Donald R. Wilson, age 62, of Caryville passed away Monday, January 30, 2012.  He was a retired home builder.  Preceded in death by parents, Ed & Winnie Mae Sutton Wilson; sisters, Shirley Ballinger, Janice Wilson, Azalee Sneed, Annalee Paul, Cathy Yvonne & Frankie Wilson; brother, Gary Wilson Survivors: Wife:  Nancy Wilson Daughter:  Denise Chambers, Roanoke, Va. Son:  Jonathan Wilson, Cincinnati, Oh Grandchildren:  Madison Chambers, Courtney Chambers, Carlie Wilson Brother:  James Wilson                Ray Wilson Sister:  Carolyn Foust Services 2 PM Saturday Cross-Smith Chapel Rev. James Wilson officiating Family will receive friends 6 to 8 PM Friday at Cross-Smith Funeral Home Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Custer Eugene "Gene" Braden Custer Eugene "Gene" Braden Custer Eugene “Gene” Braden, age 83, of Speedwell passed away Monday, January 30, 2012.  He was of the Baptist faith.  Preceded in death by parents, Lauda & Matilda Smith Braden. Survivors: Daughters:  JoAnn Carpenter, Ohio                    Danielle Braden, Jacksboro Sons:  Steve Braden            Kevin Braden            Doug Braden, all of Ohio 7 Grandchildren         3 Great-grandchildren Sisters:  Lorraine Monday, Michigan               Pauline Owens, Ohio               Jimmie Edwards, Speedwell Several Nieces & Nephews Services 8 PM Thursday Cross-Smith Chapel Elder J. C. Monday and Rev. Bill Braden officiating Interment 11 AM Friday at Braden’s Cemetery Family will receive friends 6 – 8 PM Thursday at Cross-Smith Funeral Home Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home, LaFollette