_IVO BRANTLEY_ (http://www.middlesborodailynews.com/articles/2007/04/03/claiborne_progress/obituaries/brantley_01.txt) _DANIEL H. BRITTAIN_ (http://www.middlesborodailynews.com/articles/2007/04/03/claiborne_progress/obituaries/brittain_02.txt) _LAURA BUNCH_ (http://www.middlesborodailynews.com/articles/2007/04/03/claiborne_progress/obituaries/bunch_03.txt) _DUSTY H. COMBS_ (http://www.middlesborodailynews.com/articles/2007/04/03/claiborne_progress/obituaries/combs_04.txt) _JAMES COX_ (http://www.middlesborodailynews.com/articles/2007/04/03/claiborne_progress/obituaries/cox_05.txt) _CALVIN DALTON_ (http://www.middlesborodailynews.com/articles/2007/04/03/claiborne_progress/obituaries/dalton_06.txt) _TRUBIE DOOLEY_ (http://www.middlesborodailynews.com/articles/2007/04/03/claiborne_progress/obituaries/dooley_07.txt) _LARRY GILES_ (http://www.middlesborodailynews.com/articles/2007/04/03/claiborne_progress/obituaries/giles_08.txt) _THELMA JUNE WALKER HARMON_ (http://www.middlesborodailynews.com/articles/2007/04/03/claiborne_progress/obituaries/harmon_09.txt) _GUSSIE VICTORIA LARGE_ (http://www.middlesborodailynews.com/articles/2007/04/03/claiborne_progress/obituaries/large_10.txt) IVO BRANTLEY Ivo Brantley, age 75, of Speedwell, was born June 12, 1931 and passed away March 12, 2007 at Claiborne County Hospital. He was a member of Braden's Chapel Baptist Church. He worked at Ford and Kelsey-Hayes Wheel and Drum. He was preceded in death by his wife: Mary Lou Brantley; parents: Arvil and Emma Brantley Edwards; sons: David Ivo Brantley, Jerry Floyd Brantley, Larry Marvin Brantley; brothers: Delmer Brantley and Doyle Edwards; sisters: Kay Braden, Helen Clawson, Ada Clawson, Alberta Leach, Margie Monday; grandson: Richard Sherman Brantley Jr.; granddaughter: Melissa Joy Brantley. He is survived by his sons: Jack Brantley of Germany, Richard and Ann Brantley of Speedwell, Owen and Lillian Brantley of Conyers, Ga., Tommy and Lisa Karzysiak of Bay City, Mich.; daughter: Sheila Brantley of Gainesville, Ga.; brothers: Matthew and Glen Edwards; sisters: Ruby Bratcher, Sue Whaley, Mary Whaley, Bernice Shephard, Betty Clawson; grandchildren: Cynthia, Jennifer, Erica, Cheryl, Carlene, Samantha, Kylie, Kim, Lisa, Angie, Christopher, Caylan; 14 great grandchildren; special friend: Betty Braden; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were Wednesday, March 14 at 8 p.m. in the Coffey Funeral Home Chapel with Elder J.C. Monday and Rev. Jimmy Branscomb. Songs by David Painter and Vicky Edwards. Burial in the Chittum Chapel Cemetery. Pallbearers: Terry Wilson, Trevor Bean, Derrick Edwards, John Braden, Earnest Whaley, James Monday, Thomas Karzysiak. Coffey Funeral Home in charge. DANIEL H. BRITTAIN Daniel H. Brittain, age 44, passed away Thursday, March 22, 2007 at Largo Medical Center, Fl. Survivors include his parents: Ross and Mary Brittian of Largo, Fla.; brothers: David of Tampa, Fl., Steven of Tampa, Fla., Richard of Clearwater, Fla.; one niece; three nephews. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, March 30 at Reece Funeral Home and Valley Chapel. Funeral Service following at 1 pm. Burial in The Scott Cemetery. Reece Funeral Home and Valley Chapel in charge 869-3651 or www.reecefh.com LAURA BUNCH Laura Bunch, age 96, of Tazewell, was born July 13, 1910 and passed away March 21, 2007 at her home. She was a member of Seals Branch Missionary Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents: Daniel Ellis and Leedy Atkins Bunch; son: Sidney Bunch; brothers: Enoch, Dan, Richard and Hent Bunch; sister: Mattie Lee Bunch, Zippie Bunch, Elizabeth Hurst, Lillie Bunch. She is survived by her daughter: Gladys Bunch of Tazewell; granddaughter: Diana Bunch of Lafayette, In.; several nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were Sunday, March 25 at 2 p.m. in the Coffey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Lonnie Douglas Dalton and Rev. Lyndall Welch officiating. Songs by The Welch Family. Burial in the Jackson Cemetery. Pallbearers: Kevin Hensley, Rocky Poore, Rodger Poore, Glen Mullins, Vernon Harvey, Paul Bunch, Jamie Bunch. Coffey Funeral Home in charge. DUSTY H. COMBS Dusty H. Combs, age 60, of Knoxville, was born May 27, 1946 and passed away on March 20, 2007 at his home. He was a Christian who found God while he was serving in Vietnam. He was a veteran on the Vietnam Conflict and was decorated with at Bronze Star. He was a member of the VFW in Jefferson County. He was preceded in death by his parents: Steve and Dorothy Simon Combs. He is survived by his wife: Marsha Dunaway Combs of Knoxville; daughter and son-in-law: Tina and Doug Imhoff of Burlington, Ky.; son and daughter-in-law: Tony and Grace Combs of Dry Ridge, Ky.; stepson: Dave of Elsmere, Ky.; six grandchildren; three great grandchildren; sisters and brothers-in-law: Jill and Russ Runion of Crescent Springs, Ky., Mickey and Joe Burns of Detroit, Mi., Barbara and Bob Moore of Covington, Ky.; sister: Lee Froelich of Huntinton, Wv.; several nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were Friday, March 23 at 8 p.m. in the Coffey Funeral Chapel with Rev. Ronnie Pressnell officiating. Songs by Jeremy Brown and Chelsea Pressnell. Burial in the Shoemaker Cemetery. Pallbearers: Tony Combs, Doug Imhoff, Charles Ingram, Jerry Davis, Travis Lester and Joe Burns. Honorary pallbearers: T.J. Riley, Adam Riley, Bob Moore, and Russell Runion. Coffey Funeral Home in charge. JAMES COX Jimmy Cox, age 66, of New Tazewell, was born January 18, 1941 and passed away March 21, 2007 at his home. He was saved at age 10 and attended Pleasant Point Baptist Church. He was retired from the school system. He was the owner of Midway Country Store and Deli. He was preceded in death by his parents: Tip and Lucy (Fortner) Cox. He is survived by his wife of 46 1/2 years: Fran (Rouse) Cox of New Tazewell; daughters: Sonja and husband Bob Wells of New Tazewell, Tammy and husband Rick Scoville of New Tazewell; very special granddaughter: Amanda Keck of Knoxville; sisters: Hazel Summers of Lewisport, Ky., Alma and husband Bill Dickens of Palmetto, Fl., Ima Duncan of New Tazewell, Vivian and husband Ralph Taylor of Bessemer, Al.; sisters-in-law: Nancy Godsey of Maryville, Hattie Carter of Powell, Joyce and husband W.T. Keck of Maynardville, Judy Lester of New Tazewell, Freda and husband Ken Roe of Kokomo, In., Kathy and husband David Webb of Madisonville, Pat and husband Donnie King of Tazewell; very special great nephew: Aaron Miracle of Tazewell; loyal pet: Sally; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. Funeral services were Saturday, March 24 at 10 a.m. in the Claiborne Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Charlie Widner, Rev. Stephen Webb and Rev. Scottie Collins officiating. Music by Judy Jessie, Phyllis Rose and Kay Cupp, and Stephen Webb and Sandy Roe. Burial in the M.C. Keck Cemetery. Pallbearers: Scott Heath, Ancel Chadwell, Kenny Keck, Ben Duncan, Scott Slezak, and Ronnie Collins. Honorary pallbearers: Midway Country Store and Deli Coffee Crew. Claiborne Funeral Home in charge. CALVIN DALTON Calvin Dalton, age 73, of Thorn Hill, was born April 8, 1933 and passed away March 19, 2007. He was preceded in death by his wife: Anna B. Dalton; son: Ricky C. Dalton; infant daughter; parents: Tip and Ella Dalton; brothers: G.H. Dalton, Walter Dalton, Elisha Dalton; sister: Stella Wilmoth. He is survived by his sons: Douglas J. Dalton and wife Debbie of Bean Station, Scottie L. Dalton and wife Dena of Jefferson City; sister: Mable Hipshire of Thorn Hill; brothers: Verl Dalton and wife Linda of Thorn Hill, Tip Dalton Jr. and wife Helen of Washburn, Herbert Dalton and wife Virginia of Washburn, Gerald Dalton and wife Janice of Columbia, Oh.; daughter-in-law: Chris Dalton of Dandridge; six grandchildren; six great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were Wednesday, March 21 in the Claiborne Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jerry Epperson and Rev. Jim Hubbard officiating. Music provided by Rev. Jerry Epperson and family. Burial in the Dalton Cemetery. Pallbearers: Clifford Dalton, Greg Dalton, Gary Hipshire, Charlie Dalton, Denver Dalton and William McCray. Claiborne Funeral Home in charge. TRUBIE DOOLEY Trubie Dooley, age 85, of Ewing, Va. passed away March 16, 2007 at Baptist Hospital. She was of the Baptist faith and was saved at a young age at Myers Grove Baptist Church in Tazewell. She was a long-time member of Mountain View Baptist Church in Caylor, Va. She was preceded in death by her husband: Arthur Dooley; son: Gerald Dooley; infant twin sons: James Douglas and Harold Cody Dooley; mother: Becky Myers Lowrey; father: William Cody Lowrey; brother: P.B. Lowrey; twin sisters: Letha and Retha Lowrey; sister: Lucille Walker. Survivors include her sons: Bill (Ina Mae) Dooley of Hancock Co., Glen (Leona) Dooley, Shirl (Donna) Dooley both of Ewing, Va; daughters: Peggy (Neal) Clonce of Ewing, Va, Lena (James) Greene of Hanover, Pa, Wilma (Paul) Moore, Charlotte (Jimmy) Cupp all of Ewing, Va.; brother: Everette Lowrey of LaSalle, Mi; sisters: Jean Williams of New Tazewell, Kay Reed of Thorn Hill, Anna Margaret Daniels of Arkansas; 22 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Monday, March 19 at 2 p.m. at Reece Valley Chapel with Rev. Bill Gaylor and Rev. Jody Moore officiating. Music by Rev. Jody Moore, Lois Miller and Angela Bolton. Burial in the Dooley Family Cemetery. Pallbearers: Grandsons: Donald Clonce, James Clonce, Terry Clonce, Josh Dooley, James Cupp and James Greene, Jr. Reece Funeral Home and Valley Chapel in charge 869-3651, 626-4249 or www.reecefh.com. LARRY GILES Larry Giles, of Harrogate, was born December 10, 1945 in Middlesboro, Ky. and passed away March 15, 2007 at Middlesboro Appalachian Regional Hospital. He was the son the late Farris D. Giles and Marcille Connor Giles. He worked for Securitas at LMU for 13 years. He is survived by his wife: Virginia Phipps Giles; mother: Marcille Connor Giles both of Harrogate; daughters: Stacey and Wayne Albergotti of Chattanooga, Shelley and Shawn Steff with US Air Force in Ramstein, Germany; grandchildren: Noah and Avery Albergotti, Samuel and Sydney Steff; brother: Gary and Debbie Giles of Houston, Tx.; sister: Theresa J. Lawson of Speedwell; brothers-in-law: Charles and Randall Phipps; sister-in-law: Christine Phipps; many nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were Saturday, March 17 at 8 p.m. in the Coffey Funeral Home Chapel in Harrogate with Rev. Stewart Fultz and Rev. Casper "Tip" Moore officiating. Songs by Karen and Larry Blondell. Pallbearers: Dan Graves, Larry Thacker, Judge Ralph McClanahan, Tracy Neeley, Arron Doyle, Darrell Bridges, Sean Garrett. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to American Cancer Society or First State Financial Institution for a memorial garden in honor of Larry Giles. A memorial service will be held at a later date at LMU Chapel. Coffey Funeral Home in charge. THELMA JUNE WALKER HARMON Thelma June Walker Harmon, age 59, of Geraldine, Ala. formerly of Speedwell, was born July 24, 1947 and passed away March 19, 2007. She was a daughter of the late Milus and Trula Gerturde Pierce Walker. She was a member of Braden's Chapel Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by three brothers and 2 sisters. Survivors include her son: Martin Glen 'Marty' Harmon of LaFollette; daughters: Melissa Gwen Hardin of Dawson, Ala., Kimberly Melena Sprouse of Grave Oak, Ala.; former husband: Ernest 'Tubby' Harmon; four grandchildren; brothers: Tim Walker of Speedwell, Willis Walker of Colorado; sisters: Jeanette Hill, Etta Mae Wright, Betty Kate Marks all of Michigan. Funeral services were Tuesday, March 20 at 3 p.m. at Reece Valley Chapel with Rev. J.C. Monday officiating. Music by Vic Graves. Burial in the Pierce Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the funeral home to help with the funeral expenses. Reece Funeral Home, P.O. Box 600, Harrogate, TN 37752, 423-869-3651, 423-626-4249. Reece Funeral Home and Valley Chapel in charge. GUSSIE VICTORIA LARGE Gussie Victoria Large, age 92, of Tazewell, was born February 15, 1915 and passed away March 19, 2007 at the Tri-State Manor in Harrogate. She was a member of Mayes Chapel Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents: Robert Lee and Ona (Poore) Cline; husband: Lawrence Costal Large; grandson: Gregory Large; brother: Ernest C. Cline. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law: Ruth and Hal Broome of Knoxville; sons and daughters-in-law: Darrell and Debbie Large of Strawberry Plains, Joe and Barbara Large of New Tazewell, David and Patricia Large of Tazewell; grandchildren: Donnie Large, Bobbie Rhines, Michael Large all of White Pine, Nancy Broome Pearsall, Diane Broome Spining both of Knoxville, Terry Large of Cornilas, Nc, Jamie Popas of Dayton, Oh., Alyssa Large of Tazewell; 14 great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren: brother: Virgil Lee and wife Ruby Cline of Knoxville; several nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were Wednesday, March 21 at 7:30 p.m. in the Claiborne Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Travis Chumley, Rev. Reggie Large, and Rev. Bill Rimmer officiating. Music by Janice Derreberry and the Blairs Creek Singers. Burial in the Fairview Cemetery. Pallbearers: Andrew Birdwell, Michael Large, Mark Large, Keith Sandefur, Mike Campbell, and Eugene Cline. Honorary pallbearers: Hollis Large, Larry Cline, John Greer and Donnie Large. Claiborne Funeral Home in charge ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.