Hughy James Blair, age 51, of Wytheville, Va., passed away September 28, 2004 in Kingsport Regional Medical Center. He was born in Lee Co., Va., the son of the late Millard and Margaret Seaboat Blair. He was a construction worker for James R. Vannoy & Sons Construction Co. He was preceded in death by his two sisters: Helen Blair and Susie Darnell. Survivors include special friend, Rebecca Ashby of the home; one sister, Gertrude Cochran and husband, Dave Colie of Las Vegas, Nv.; two brothers: James A. Blair of Wytheville, Va., Billy Blair and wife, Amy of Kingsport; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Funeral Services were held 7 p.m. Friday, October 1 at Lindsey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Donald Medley officiating. Graveside Services and burial were held 11 a.m. Saturday, October 2 in Roselawn Cemetery, Marion, Va. Memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice. Lindsey Funeral Home, Rural Retreat, Va., in charge. *********************** Larry Wayne Braden, age 57, of Sharps Chapel, was born April 11, 1947 and passed away September 20, 2004 at Baptist Regional Hospital in Knoxville. He was a long time employee of Giles. He was preceded in death by parents: Earnest and Virgie Braden; son, Larry Wayne Braden II; brother, Doyle Braden. Survivors include his daughters: Anna Braden of Sharps Chapel, Lisa Moyers and husband, Mitchell of Speedwell, Linda and husband, Greg Combs of New Tazewell, Tara Farris of Monroe, Mi.; brothers: Onis Brantley of Speedwell, Lloyd Braden of Sharps Chapel, Wade Braden of Michigan; daughter -in-law, Amy Braden of New Tazewell; 9 grandchildren; a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral Services 2 p.m. Thursday, September 23 at the Blue Springs Baptist Church in Sharps Chapel with Rev. Greg Sharp officiating. Music by The Betterway Quartet. Burial in Blue Springs Cemetery. Pallbearers: Gary Brantley, Ronnie Braden, Doug Jordan, Jamie Braden, Junior Brantley and Michael Braden. Honorary pallbearer, Ricky Honeycutt Claiborne Funeral Home in charge. ************************** Dewey Aaron Dunsmore, age 79, was born December 17, 1924 and passed away September 28, 2004 at his home. He was saved at age 18 and was a member of Meyers Grove Church. He was preceded in death by his parents: Robert Taylor and Mollie (Baker) Dunsmore; brothers: Rev. Lon Dunsmore and Rev. Louie Dunsmore; sisters: Mary (Dunsmore) Secrest, Mazie (Dunsmore) Widner and Maxie (Dunsmore) Mink. Survived by his wife of 50 years, Agnes (Cosby) Dunsmore of New Tazewell; son, Aaron Dunsmore and wife, Cindy of Tazewell; daughter, Shelia (Dunsmore) Carver and husband, Fred of Dandridge; grandchildren: Amanda and Freddie Carver of Dandridge, Joy, Sarah, Savannah, Logan and Mandi Dunsmore of Tazewell; sister, Mrs. Don (Aljean) Day of Maynardville; a host of relatives and friends. Funeral Services were held 2 p.m. Friday, October 1 in Claiborne Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Larry Collins and Rev. Coy Mink officiating. Music by the Dunsmore Family. Burial in The Fairview Cemetery. Pallbearers: Scott Dunsmore, Johnny Day, Jay Collins, J.T. Widner, Mark Mink and Glenn Roark. Claiborne Funeral Home in charge. *********************** Rev. Harold Blaine Maiden, age 52, of Kodak, was born August 1, 1952 in Frakes Ky. and passed away September 29, 2004 at East Tennessee Baptist Hospital. He was of the Pentecostal faith. He was preceded in death by his parents: Lewis Harvey Maiden and Zillian (Irene) Redmond Maiden. Survivors include his wife, Deanna Brady Maiden of Kodak; son, Jeremy Maiden of Seymour; daughters: Jessica Angel Chicas of Charlotte, NC., Robbin (Tom) Whaley of Seymour; stepdaughter, Lisa (Scott) Ward; stepson, Steve (Krystal) Knight, Michael Knight all of Sevierville; brothers: Lonnie (Joyce) Maiden of Frakes, Ky., John (Paulette) Maiden of Middlesboro, Ky., Lewis (Carrie) Maiden Jr. of Clinton, Michael (Patricia) Maiden of Harrogate, Robert (Linda) Maiden of Ewing, Va.; sisters: Phyliss (Kyle) Littrell of Eaton, Oh., Sara (Dan) Littrell of Eaton, Shanon Maiden Yeary of Ewing, Va.; a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were held 8 p.m. Friday, October 1 at Reece Funeral Home & Valley Chapel with Rev. Gary Grubbs, Rev. Fred Elmore and Rev. Eli Hensley officiating. Music by Michael Maiden, Russell Redmon, Sara and Phyliss Littrell. Burial in Harrogate Cemetery. Pallbearers: Joshua and Justin Yeary, Tom Whaley, Angel Chicas, Eric and Jordan Dean, Russell Redmond. Honorary pallbearers: Roger McBride, Ken Sturgill and David Starkey. Reece Funeral Home & Valley Chapel in charge. 869-8811 or 869-3651. ********************** Harry Ronald "Ron" McBee, age 61, of Friendsville and formerly of New Tazewell, passed away September 28, 2004, He was preceded in death by his parents: Oscar and Lucille McBee. Survivors include his wife, Shirley; son and daughter-in-law: Sidney and Teresa McBee; daughters and sons-in-law: Jennifer and Brian Howell, all of Friendsville, Renee and Nick Sanguinette of Maryville; brother and sister-in-law: Rick and Phyllis McBee; sister and brother-in-law: Jewell and Coy Brooks of Knoxville; a host of other family and friends. Graveside Services were held 2 p.m. September 30. Burial in Union Grove Cemetery, Friendsville. McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home, Maryville, in charge. Obituary courtesy of Coffey Funeral Home. ************************** Charles A. Odum, age 76, of Speedwell, born January 7, 1928 in Letcher Co. Ky. and passed away October 2, 2004 at his home. He was of the Baptist faith, worked for Blue Diamond Coal Co. Ky, and Scot Paper Co. He was a member of the Odd Fellows and loved fishing and camping on Norris Lake. He was preceded in death by his patents: Radford and Lorinda Watts Odum; sisters: Beulah Morris and Mae Back; grandson, Alex Ray Cook; son-in-laws: Stanley Hatfield and Lawrence Payne. Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Thelma Hall Odum of Speedwell; son, Larry Allen (JoAnne Heiskell) Odum of Knoxville; daughters: Charles Ann Payne of Speedwell, Sandra Kaye (Roger) Young of Tazewell, Mary Darlene Kohnle of Knoxville, Patricia Eileen (Jim) Kelly of Oliver Springs; grandchildren: Penelope Varnell, Brandy Hatfield, Kenny Odum, Missy Cocoran, Christopher Cook, Adam Hatfield, Jason Odum, Many Young and Tony Bull; great grandchildren: Hannah Hatfield and Emory Odum; sisters: Doris (Douglas) Yaden of Cumberland, Ky., Debris (Arlis) Thompson of Fairland, In.; a host of family and friends. Funeral Services were held 8 p.m. Monday, October 4 at Reece Valley Chapel with Rev. Billy Paul officiating. Music by Patricia Tatter. Graveside Services were held 11 a.m. Tuesday, October 5 in the Fairview Cemetery. Pallbearers; Jason Corcoran, Andy Welch, Jim Kelly, Tony Bull, Larry Odum and Roger Young. Honorary Pallbearers: Edsel Rains, Martin Young, Adam Hatfield , Gary Varnell Jr., Kenny and Jason Odum. Reece Funeral Home & Valley Chapel in charge. 869-3651 or 626-4249. ************************** Lillian Poore, age 91, of New Tazewell, was born March 10, 1913 and passed away October 2, 2004 at Claiborne County Hospital. She was a charter member of Duncan's Chapel Baptist Church. She helped establish Duncan's Chapel Baptist Church on May 6, 1939. She was preceded in death by her parents: George and Beulah Pate Pressnell; husband Louis Poore; brothers: Huston, Fred, Clarence, Robert and Lee Pressnell. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law: Mable and Evan Oakes; son and daughter-in-law: Bill and Margie Poore all of New Tazewell; 3 grandsons: Benny and wife, Patti Oakes of Jonesboro; Dennis and wife, Teresa Oakes, Billy Wayne and wife, Debbie Poore all of New Tazewell; 7 great grandchildren: Pamela Cox, Louis Poore, Dustin Poore, Matthew Oakes, Nathan Oakes, Gary Oakes, Seth Oakes; 2 great great grandchildren: Kaylee Cox and Lillie Cox; sister, Jean Steadman; brother and sister-in-law: Loy and Myrtle Pressnell; special friend, Nettie Duncan; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral Services were held 1:30 p.m. Monday, October 4 at Coffey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Steve Moyers and Rev. Tommy Louthan officiating. Songs by Gail Duncan. Burial in Duncan Cemetery. Pallbearers: grandsons. Honorary pallbearers: deacons of Duncan's Chapel Baptist Church. Coffey Funeral Home in charge. ******************************* Irma Jeanette "Bubbles" Brock Ray, age 54, of New Tazewell and formerly of Benham, Ky., was born April 19, l950 and passed away September 27, 2004 at Claiborne County Hospital. She was a member of Cumberland Pentecostal Church in Cumberland Kentucky. She was an employee of Wal-Mart for over 12 years. He was preceded in death by his husband, Seldon Ray; parents: Foster M. and Irma J. Brock. Survivors include her sons: George Johnson Jr. and wife, Jenny of Knoxville, Marcus Johnson and wife, Miranda of Cumberland, Ky.; daughters: Stacy Creech and husband, Anthony of New Tazewell, Tracy Sherman and husband, Chris of Loganville, Ga.; brothers: Foster M. Brock, Jr. of Harrogate, Phillip Brock and wife, Jane of New Tazewell; sister, Rose Culton and husband, John of Arizona; 7 grandchildren: Brooke Johnson, Mary Kate Johnson, Mallory Johnson, Tyler Creech, Katelyn Creech, Clay Sherman and Spencer Sherman. Funeral Services were held 1 p.m. Friday, October 1 in Tri-City Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Michael Blair and Rev. Eddie Estep officiating. Music by Michael and Barbara Blair. Burial in Huff Cemetery in Cumberland, Ky. Pallbearers: Harold Moyers, Kyle Moyers, Donald Gladson, Donald Gladson, Jr., Brian Gladson, Danny Murphy and Harrison Cornette, II. Claiborne Funeral Home in charge. ************************** Curtis Robinson, age 59, of New Tazewell, passed away September 27, 2004 at his home. He was a veteran of the United States Military. He was an employee of St. Mary's Home Healthcare of Lafollette and a long time employee of Bushline Industries. He was a locally known artist. He was preceded in death by his parents: Howard Robinson and Ruby Dillman Robinson Mabe; foster father, Wylie Dillman; foster mother, Mary Dillman Chadwell. Survivors include his sister and brother-in-law: Cloeva and Frank Olson of Middlesboro, Ky.; cousin and foster brother, Benny Dillman of New Tazewell; half sister, Fay Brooks; half brothers: Fred and Don Mabe all of Rose Hill and Pennington Gap, Va.; several other cousins and friends. Funeral Services were held 7:30 p.m. Friday, October 1 in Coffey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Robert Yeary officiating. Songs by Terry Lock. Burial in Manning Cemetery. Pallbearers: Glen Greer, Oscar Pillion, Estil Pillion, Ray Pillion, Cecil Pillion and Russell Yeary. Coffey Funeral Home in charge. *********************** William Andy (Bill) Robison, age 80, of New Tazewell, passed away September 29, 2004 at St. Mary's Medical Center. Son of the late Tom and Rispy Robison. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eula Jane (England) Robison; brothers: Joe and Charlie Robison; sisters: Zeipher Williams, Satra Braden, Ollie Keck, and Della Eastridge. Survivors include his son, Dennis and wife, Nancy Robison of New Tazewell; brothers: Rev. Johnny and wife, Ruth Robison of Sharps Chapel, Rev. James and wife, Hazel Robison of Lasalle, Mi.; sisters: Linda Keck of Maynardville, Maggie Welch of Halls, Betty and husband, Andy McGill of Sevierville, Florence and husband, Ray Alston of Knoxville; grandchildren: Samantha and Derek Robison; special grandchildren: Elizabeth and husband, Paul Johnson, Thomas Andrew Simmons and Alanna Rose Johnson; special sister-in-law, Bobbie Collins. Funeral Services were held 2 p.m. Sunday, October 3 at Cooke Mortuary Chapel with Elder D.R. Cabbage and Rev. Johnny Robison officiating. Burial in Collins Cemetery with full military honors. Cooke Mortuary, Maynardville, in charge. ************************** David Lucas Wheatley, age 59, of Cumberland Gap, was born July 22, 1945 in Cumberland Gap and passed away September 28, 2004 at his home. He was of Holiness faith in the Fellowship First Born Church of God and an honorary member of the UAW Retirees Club. He was preceded in death by his parents: Robert Lloyd and Elsie Cupp Wheatley; daughter, Cindy Wheatley Partin; sister, Wanda Wheatley. Survivors include his wife, Rosa Lea Wheatley of Cumberland Gap; daughter, Nita Wheatley of Pineville, Ky.; stepdaughter, Kelly Lancaster of Cincinnati, Oh.; brothers: Dennis Wheatley (Sharon) of Cumberland Gap, and Lloyd Paul Wheatley of Tazewell; sisters: Eula Atkins of Morristown, Anna Owens of Cumberland Gap, Vivian (Ed) Rose of Baltimore, Md.; grandchildren: Shell, Crystal, Travis, Amy, Kierstyn, Jericho, Austin; great grandchild, Emilee; special mother-in-law, Effie Hall of Pineville, Ky.; special sister-in-law, Amy Jones of Pineville, Ky.; three special friends: Dr. Luis Pannochia, Oscar Casteel and Judy Vanbever. Funeral Services were held 2 p.m. Thursday, September 30 with Elder Walter Rains & Elder Charles Kersey officiating. Music by Trinity Full Gospel Church Choir. Burial in the Kibert Cemetery. Pallbearers: Steve and Nathan Atkins, Dave Jones, Bob Wright, M.O. Vanbever and Danny Wheatley. Honorary pallbearers: Dr. Louis Pannochia, Dr. Michael Freeman and Dr. David Cox. Reece Funeral Home & Valley Chapel. 869-8811 or 626-4249 *******************End of obits