Baker Funeral Home (2024)

POUND, VA – Mrs. Mima Jean Sturgill, 81, was born July 20, 1942 and entered the Kingdom of Heaven on June 9, 2024, from the The Laurels in Norton, VA. She was surrounded by her

loving family.

Mima was a born again Christian and a true child of God. She was a member of Martha’s Chapel for 44 years and loved to tell

people how good her Lord and Savior was to her. She loved her God and her family. Mima was a dedicated homemaker and caregiver. She believed in raising her family with the Lord’s

guidance. Her life revolved around her family, especially her grandkids and great grandkids in her later years. Mima was a homebody, when she did go places, like the flea market, yard

sales or out to eat she wanted to be home by dark. She also enjoyed court TV shows and gameshows and loved birds.Her greatest joy was the time she spent with her family.

Mima was preceded in death by her mother Gertrude Powers; her husband Estle Sturgill; her daughter Sandra Sturgill Wells; and her daughter-in-law Ruby Sturgill.

Mima is survived by her sons Franklin Sturgill-Harrodsburg, KY, Larry Sturgill and wife Trish-Pound. VA, and Scott Sturgill and wife Sheila-Kingsport, TN; her grandchildren Jason Sturgill and wife Leigh-Ann-Big Stone Gap, VA, Jennifer Culbertson and husband Danny-Norton, VA; Joshua Sturgill and wife Alison-St. Paul, VA; Matthew Sturgill-Pound, VA, Amber Wells and partner Wayne Gilliam-Wise, VA and Nathan Brickey-Kingsport, TN; great-grandchildren Bryan Culbertson, Kaylee Culbertson, Penelope Sturgill, Elijah Sturgill, Zoey Gilliam and Isaiah Sturgill; her church family; and a host of friends and loved

ones to cherish her memory.

Private services will be conducted Tuesday June 11, 2024, in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel.

Graveside committal services will follow in the Powers Cemetery on George Riner Road in Pound, VA where Jason

Sturgill, Joshua Sturgill, Matt Sturgill, Nathan Brickey, Bryan Culbertson and Sherman Collins will serve as pallbearers.

Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Mrs. Mima Jean Sturgill.

POUND, VA- Guy Stephen “Wibble” Akers, 46 passed away on Tuesday June 4, 2024, from the Dickenson Community Hospital- Clintwood, VA.

Wibble was of the Christian faith. He was devoted to his family and his work. At work he liked to paint, putting up drywall, fixing floors and most any type of construction work. He died doing what he loved. Even though he never showed his emotions, you always knew he loved you. Battling with Becky and the girls he was outnumbered. Wibble was surrounded by female hormones that made his life very complicated at times and never knowing at any giving moment… who would throw the first punch. He would always be the laughter in his family’s house. He was a good man and a great father and loved his girls unconditionally. He loved making his family happy. Wibble was a lifelong avid co*ck-fighter and enjoyed rabbit hunting with his beagles.

Wibble was preceded in death by his mother, Lisa (Tompkins) Akers; maternal grandparents, Donnie and Rosalie Tompkins; paternal grandparents, Clifford and Connie Akers; uncles, Chris Tompkins and Randall Akers and an aunt, Tammy Stallard.

Survivors include his soulmate for 24 years, Becky Shortt- Pound, VA; daughters, Mady Steffey, Chloe Akers and Macie Akers all of Pound, VA; his father, Guy Akers and companion Colleen Stanley-Pound, VA; brother, Brandon Akers and wife Amanda-Clarksville, TN; aunts, Linda Greene-Pound, VA and Noveda Davis-Maryland; special nephews, Nicholas and Brian Buchanan and a host of friends and loved ones.

Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Thursday June 6, 2024, in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Randy Carter officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until time of services.

Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 am Friday June 7, 2024, at the Arvil Mullins Cemetery-Pound, VA where

Matt Hall, Jason Boatwright, Derek Ratliff, Mikey Paul Large, Tristan Hall and John Hall will serve as pallbearers. Family and friends are asked to meet at the funeral home by 10:00 am to prepare to go in procession to the cemetery.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to Baker Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses.

Baker Funeral Home- Pound, VA will be serving the family of Guy Stephen “Wibble” Akers.

NORTON, VA – Elfreda Mae Woodard, 60, entered eternity Sunday June 2, 2024, from her residence.

Elfreda was of the Christian faith. She loved her Lord and enjoyed telling people what the Lord had done for her. Elfreda was a loving

mother, sister, aunt and friend. She enjoyed bowling, going to the Casinos occasionally, taking a restful vacation to the beach, watching her favorite tv shows and just singing around the house. Elfreda was

great at home decorating…It just came to her naturally. She had a great love for animals also… especially cats.

Elfreda was preceded in death by her parents, Bob and Laura (McCoy) Taylor; brothers, Sammy Taylor, Bobby Taylor and Ritchie Taylor, sister Carla Taylor, and her fur baby Chiweenie dog, Cha-Cha.

Survivors include her daughter, Amanda Mullins and husband Brad- Wise, VA; her son, Jason Yates and wife Jamie- Wise, VA; bonus grandchildren, Davis Hill and Georgia Hill; a brother, Danny Taylor- Bristol, TN; special niece, Jessica Hill and husband Alex; grand dogs, Ranger and Gatlin; several nieces, nephews and cousins and a host of friends.

Memorial service will be conducted Friday June 7, 2024, in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Elder Stacy Potter officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until the time of services.

Baker Funeral Home- Pound, VA will be serving the family of Elfreda Mae Woodard.

CLINTWOOD, VA – Carter Lee Williams, 72, entered into eternity Friday May 24, 2024 from Heritage Hall after an extended illness.

Carter was of the Christin faith. He was born January 31, 1952 in Nora, VA. He was a 1970 graduate of Fairview High School in

Paulding, OH and a veteran of the United States Air Force having served 18 years. Carter retired as an escort driver in the mobile home industry having delivered homes all over the united states.

Carter loved to travel, he enjoyed reading and old television shows

Carter was preceded in death by his parents Cecil and Virginia (McCowan) Williams; a sister Barbara Woodring; and brothers Larry Williams and Randall Williams.

Survivors include his son Kregg Williams and family-Nashville, TN; his sister Wanda Denise Brown and husband Jerry-Sherwood,

OH; his brother Lonnie Willaims and wife Mary-Cecil, OH; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of friends and loved ones.

As per Carter’s wishes, he will be cremated and a gathering of friends and family to celebrate his life will be held at a later date.

Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Cater Lee Williams.

POUND, VA – Heather Nicole Hollyfield Dotson, 40, entered into eternity Tuesday May 21, 2024, from Norton Community Hospital-Norton, VA after an extended illness.

Heather was of the Freewill Baptist faith. She was a loving mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend. Heather had a smile that would light up a room and a personality you loved to be around. But if you ever messed with someone she loved…well lets just say you wouldn’t want to go there. She also enjoyed listening to music (especially gospel and country), and would dance and sing as she listened, she loved to

travel, playing practical jokes on everyone, and just being outside with the sunshine beaming on her face or sit around campfire at night with family and friends.

Heather was preceded in death by her son, Austin Drake Dotson.

Survivors include her daughter, Isabell Hope Richardson and husband Brandon-Fort Liberty, NC; her son, Owen Dale Dotson-Pound, VA; a granddaughter, Remington Grace Dotson; her parents, Mickey and Robin (Vanover) Hollyfield- Pound, VA; brothers, Mickey “Gillet” Hollyfield Jr

and Jason Hollyfield both of Pound, VA; special niece AshLanna Hollyfield; special friend, Amy Fleenor- Pound, VA; father of her children, Joshua Dotson-Pound, VA; her pit bull fur baby, Kiana; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews and a host of friends and loved ones.

Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Sunday May 26, 2024 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Greg Cyphers and Reverend Randy Carter officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until time of services.

Graveside services will be conducted at 12 noon Monday May 27, 2024 at Eli Mullins Cemetery on Sock Road-Pound, VA where Brandon Richardson, Lucas Holbrook, Grayson Perry, Shean Perry, Jason Hollyfield, Wesley Stanley and Brandon Gilliam will serve as pallbearers. Family and friends

are asked to meet at the funeral home by 11:00 am to prepare to go in procession to the cemetery.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to Baker Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses.

Baker Funeral Home- Pound, VA is serving the family of Heather Nicole

Hollyfield Dotson.

WISE, VA- Anna Sue Cox Brown, 47, passed away Monday May 13, 2024, at Johnson City Medical Center- Johnson City, TN. Her loving family was at her bedside.

Anna was born on August 2, 1976, to William H. Cox and Roxie L. (Miller) Cox. She was a graduate of J J Kelly High School. Anna was of the Freewill Baptist faith.

Anna was a loving mother, grandmother, daughter and friend to everyone she met. She lived her life her way and on her terms.

She loved her kids and granddaughter immensely, with all her heart. Anna enjoyed riding horses and living in the country. She loved the mountains. Anyone that knew Anna knew she loved to crack a joke

and make people laugh.

Anna was preceded in death by her son Tyler D. Yates; maternal grandparents, Robert and Lorraine Miller; and paternal grandparents, William and Gladys Cox.

Surviving are her children, Laken Yates (Robert Burton) of Big Stone Gap, VA and Jacob Vaughn of Wise, VA; her granddaughter, Scylla Burton; her parents, William H. and Roxie L. Cox of Wise, VA;

a brother, Benjamin Cox and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Services will be private.

Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA will be serving the family of Anna Sue Cox Brown.

James Preston Collier Sr., born May 27,1945 in Pound, Virginia went to be with the Lord on April 28, 2024.

James, also known as “J.P.”, was a Railroad Carman for 34 years at Amtrak before retiring and working part time as a Railroad Composite Mechanic at Virginia Rail Express during which time James received many awards for his service from both companies.

James loved his motorcycles and was a former member of the Gold Wing Road Riders Association, Manassas, Virginia Chapter. James enjoyed working with his hands and everyone knew him as a man who could fix or repair anything. He would constantly receive calls from family, neighbors, and friends to help advise them how to fix something. He was always available and ready to help.

James was known in the Westgate area of Manassas as the “Mayor of Westgate” because James and his dog “Buddy” would walk the Westgate area making friends with everyone they met.

James is preceded in death by his daughter, Denise Louise Collier, parents, John and Lou

Vernie Gardner Collier, Siblings, Dallas Collier, Eunice Vinogradov, Brenda Boggs, and Mary Hernan and his loving companion “Buddy.”

He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Collier, two children, Littia D. Collier of Manassas and James Preston Collier, Jr. and his wife Deana, of Richmond, Virginia and three

grandchildren, John Collier-Tanchak of Manassas, VA, and Meredith and Alana Collier of Richmond, VA and three sisters, Juvada Stratton and her husband Homer, Norton, Va, Patricia Collier and her significant other, Stuart Boyer, Vero Beach, FL, and Janice Oliver and her husband Gene, Pound, VA and many nieces and nephews.

A private family service will be held at a future date.

The family requests, that instead of flowers, donations be made to the Dementia Society of America.

POUND, VA- Janice Catherine Hensley, 77, passed away Tuesday April 23, 2024 from Johnson City Medical Center with her loving family at her bedside.

Janice was of the Baptist faith. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Janice enjoyed gaming on her IPad, was an excellent cook and housekeeper and a very experienced shopper… according to her family.

But her love for her family and grandchildren (and she loved spoiling those grandchildren) was what she cherished the

most, she devoted her life to loving and taking such good care of all those around her.

Janice was preceded in death by her son, C.J. Hensley; her parents, Stanley J. and Johanna F. (Kenny) Mayeski.

Survivors include her husband of 56 years, Claude Hensley-Pound, VA; daughters, Loretta Gemmill (Bobby)- Baltimore,

MD and Jaime Mann (David)- Baltimore, MD; grandchildren, Sean Owens, Lauryn Owens, Madison Gemmill, Austin Gemmill, Jillian Hensley Diehl (Wayne), and Kendra Hensley; a sister, Barbara J. Heath- Baltimore, MD; several nieces, nephews and cousins and a host of friends and loved ones.

Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Friday April 26, 2024 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Elder Stacy Potter officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until time of services.

A visitation for Janice’s family and friends in Maryland will be held Sunday April 28, 2024 from 12 Noon until 2:00 pm at Duda Ruck Funeral Home (7922 Wise Ave-Dundalk, MD 21222)

Graveside services will be conducted at 12 noon Tuesday April 30, 2024 at the Boggs Family Cemetery-Pound, VA where family

members will serve as pallbearers. Family and friends are asked to meet at Baker Funeral Home by 11:00 am to prepare to go in procession to the cemetery.

Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Janice Catherine Hensley.

WISE, VA - Roy David Mickles, 74, passed away Tuesday April 23, 2024 from Holston Valley Medical Center-Kingsport, TN

Roy was of the Baptist faith. He worked many years at a coal prep plant until he was no longer able. Roy enjoyed painting landscapes with Bob Ross being one

of his favorite artist, going camping, hunting, fishing, watching westerns on TV, and always enjoyed a good hot cup of coffee and a cigarette to relax. But mostly he loved the company of his family especially his grand

children.

Roy was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Avery and Rosy Kathleen (Rush) Mickles; sisters, Anna Lee Pegs, Jennie Smith and Bertie Barlow; brothers, Andy Mickles and Tom Mickles and grandchildren Violet Bevins and Coyote Bevins.

Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Geneva Mickles-Wise, VA; daughters, Rosy Bevins ( Dwayne Lothery)--McClure, VA, Loretta McKinney and husband Walter- Clintwood, VA. Betty Mickles (Russell Mullins)- Pound, VA Debbie Mickles-Richlands, VA and Robin Mickles- VA; sons, Roy Alan Mickles (Jessica)- Wise, VA, James Mickles (Stepanie)- Norton, VA, Andy Mickles- Wise, VA, Bobby Mickles (Virginia)- Norton, VA, Billy Mickles (Ashley)- Wise, VA, and Ronald Mickles-Wise, VA; 31 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; sisters, Clara Dollar- Lee County, VA; Betty Hamilton- Norton, VA and Eula Jean Mullins- Big Stone Gap, VA; several nieces, nephews and cousins and a host of friends and loved ones to mourn his passing and cherish his memory.

Graveside services will be conducted at 12 noon Friday April 26, 2024 at the Laurel Grove Cemetery- Norton, VA with Reverend Stacy Vanover and Reverend Randy Carter

officiating. Family and friends are asked to meet at the cemetery by 11:45 am. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.

Baker Funeral Home- Pound, VA will be serving the family of Roy David Mickles.

POUND, VA – Kimberlee Sue Craft, 56, was born April 22, 1967, left this earth suddenly on Friday April 19, 2024, from Norton Community Hospital. She was surrounded by her loving family.

Kim was of the Baptist faith. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend to many. She

enjoyed camping, fishing and kayaking. But most of all she enjoyed being with her family and especially her grandkids. She was employed at Food City in Clintwood and loved her job.

Kim was preceded in death by her father Earlon Mullins.

Survivors include her loving husband of 25 years, Dean Craft-Pound, VA; her three daughters Katie Reece and husband Richie-

Pound, VA and Cassie Dotson and husband Dustin -Wise, VA and Amy Craft-Fredericksburg, VA; one son, Anthony Craft-

Pound, VA; grandchildren, Dane Reece, Amillia Reece, Sophie Reece, Robbie Reece, Baby Parker, Alex Dotson, Keegan Dotson,

Allie Dotson, Kaylee Garnett and Austin Chadwick; her mother Barbara Mullins-Pound, VA; her sisters Kristal Bowers and husband Steve-Pound, VA, Kelly Branham and husband Donald- Pound, VA and Karla Lovell and husband Brian-Troutville, VA; her brother Kristopher Mullins and wife Teresa-Pound, VA; several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles; and a host of friends and

loved ones.

Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Tuesday April 23, 2024 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Randy

Carter officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until time of services.

Graveside services will be conducted at 12:00 noon Wednesday April 24, 2024 at the Gilmer Mullins Cemetery on Greely Gilmer

Road-Pound, VA where Richie Reece, Dustin Dotson, Alex Dotson, Donald Branham, Kristopher Mullins and Steve Bowers will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearer will be Cpl. Jacob Singleton.

Family and friends are asked to meet at the funeral home by 11:00 am for the final viewing and to prepare to go in procession to the cemetery.

Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Kimberlee Sue Craft.

POUND, VA.-Leonard James Hubbard, 79, passed away on Monday April 15, 2024, from Whitesburg ARH in Whitesburg, KY.

Leonard was of the Christian faith. He was a truck driver for the biggest part of his life…from hauling coal to driving cross country. He loved to travel, a good hot cup of coffee, having a good day at the Casinos and going bowling when he was able. Leonard took great pride in his mowing and yard work and spent many hours doing so. He never met a stranger and if so …he knew them by the time they left. He loved animals, he and his German Shepherd, Axel they traveled everywhere together.

Leonard is preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Minnie Belle (Chester) Hubbard and a brother, Wallace Hubbard.

Survivors include his sons, Jamie Hubbard and wife Addie-Nicholasville, KY, Darren Neal Hubbard and wife Jamie- Williamsport, PA; grandchildren, Kassidy Younce, Dakota Younce- Kingsport, TN. Sebastian Reynolds- Bristol, VA, Joe Aaron McCarty- Pound, VA, Ethan Hubbard and Elissa Hubbard both of Nicholasville, KY, Ronnie Hubbard-Williamsport, Pa and Josh Hubbard-Williamsport,, PA; nephew Chris Hubbard-Bristol, VA; special friends, Scott and Glenda Sieber- Pound, VA. and a host of friends.

A gathering of family and friends will be conducted on April 20, 2024 between 11:00 AM and 12 noon in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel.

Baker Funeral Home- Pound, VA is serving the family of Leona

COEBURN, VA – Sturgill Estes Hughes, 69, passed away Thursday April 11, 2024, at Heritage Hall-Clintwood, VA after an extended illness.

Sturgill was born September 20, 1954, in Norton, VA. He was a veteran of the United States Army and a jack-of-all trades. Sturgill had worked at service stations, in a furniture factory, as an auto mechanic and a variety of other jobs including mowing grass and cutting and splitting wood. Sturgill had lived by himself for most of his life and enjoyed taking care of himself and helping his family and his neighbors.

Sturgill was preceded in death by his parents William and Margaret (Sexton) Hughes; a sister Marie Barlow; and a brother Richard Hughes.

Survivors include his sisters Louise Bolling and husband Rueben-Pound, VA, Linda Sturgill-Eolia, KY, and Ann Hughes Bouton-Norton,VA; brothers Bill Hughes-Cartersville, GA and Howard Hughes-Pound, VA; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of friends.

Celebration of life services will be held at 3:00 PM Saturday April 20, 2024, in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Randy Reagan officiating. The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM until time of

services.

Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Sturgill Estes Hughes.

WISE, VA – Randall Elmer Williams, 66, entered into eternity Wednesday April 10, 2024, from the Select Specialty Hospital at Bristol Regional Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer.

Randall was of the Christian faith. He was born July 3, 1957, in Paulding, OH He graduated from Fairbanks High School in Sherwood Township, OH in 1975. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and a retired bookkeeper.

Randall was jack-of-all trades. He was always working, there was not a lazy bone in his body. He was always tinkering on something whether it was carpentry,

plumbing, electricity or whatever needed to be fixed. Randall loved traveling and had visited all the lower 48 states with his brother Lonnie. He had a great sense of

humor and loved to aggravate people. He enjoyed watching television and enjoyed

watching Two and a Half Men, Seinfeld, Cheers, Sons of Anarchy, Rifleman and

Civil War documentaries. He loved fishing and going to the flea market. Family

was crucial to him and he always kept in contact with his family. Randall especially

loved his grandbabies Ray and Mackenzie, they affectionately knew him as “Poppy”.

Randall was preceded in death by his parents Cecil and Virginia (McCowan)

Williams; a sister Barbara Woodring; and a brother Larry Williams.

Survivors include his constant companion of 13 years Rhonda Carole Cox-Wise, VA; his special daughter Heather Cox-Wise, VA; his special grandchildren Ray Lane and Mackenzie Lane; a sister Wanda Denise Brown and husband Jerry-Sherwood,

OH; his brothers Lonnie Williams and wife Mary-Cecil, OH and Carter Williams-

Clintwood, VA; several nieces, nephews and cousins; a host of friends and loved ones; and his beloved yorkie Heidi.

As per Randall’s wishes, he will be cremated and a gathering of family and friends to celebrate is life will be held at a later date.

Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Randal Elmer Williams.

POUND, VA- Paul Anthony “Charmin” Shortt, 55, passed away from his residence on April 3, 2024. He left his earthy home for his

eternal home.

Anthony was of the Christian faith. He followed in the footsteps of his father, Eslin and older brothers Dennis and Michael. He drove and hauled many loads of coal in his day. He was surely a “Peterbilt truck” kind of man.

Most knew him as Charmin, some as Moo-Moo, but his favorite people name was Papaw. Anthony’s health had declined over the last several years and he couldn’t get out much. He loved to go camping and fishing with friends and family.

Anthony is preceded in death by his oldest daughter, Michaela Layne; his father Eslin Shortt, his dad, “Pap” James “Trapper” Purvis;

nephew, Michael Shortt.

Survivors include his mother, Ella Mae Shortt-Purvis- Pound, VA; siblings, Dennis Shortt (Darlene)- Wise, VA, Diana Mullins- Pound, VA, Michael Shortt (Wendy)-Pound, VA, Vonda Pilkenton (Mark)-Pound, VA ; daughter, Marissa Shortt; grandchildren, Brantley Mullins, Hennan Crabtree and Kyler Ann Layne; nieces, Dana Meade, Tiffany Meade, Kelsey Pilkenton and Marci Asberry; nephews, Brad Mullins, Jeremy Shortt and Bryan Pilkenton; special friend and caregiver, Kevin Caudill and a host of cousins and friends.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 pm Sunday April 6, 2024, in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Elder Stacy Potter officiating. The family will receive friend from 12 noon until time of services. Burial will follow in the Arvil Shortt Cemetery (Short Town Rd) Pound, Va where family member will serve as pall bearers.

Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Paul Anthony Shortt.

EOLIA, KY – Willie Creighton Adams, 80, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday March 26, 2024, from his residence. He

was surrounded by his loving family.

Willie was a servant of the Lord and a Christian of the Freewill Baptist faith. He attended church until he was no longer physically able to do so. Willie loved his Lord and was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend.

Willie was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Shirley

(Kilgore)Adams; a sister, Lilly Mae Adams and a brother, Foister L. Adams.

Willie is survived by his loving wife of 60 years Victoria (Engle)

Adams; his daughter Pamela Sturgill and husband Kenneth-Eolia,

KY; his son Larry Adams and wife Jerri-Whitesburg, KY; grand-

children, Victoria D. Adams, Loretta Adams (Brendon) and Timothy

Sturgill; great-granddaughter, Brenleigh Allen and Baby Allen that’s

on the way; sister-in law, Bernice Adams; nephew, Greg Adams,

the Engle family and a host of other family and friends.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 -7:00 pm Thursday, March 28, 2024, at Baker Funeral Home. There will be a 7:00 pm

song service.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 pm Friday March 29, 2024 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Troy

Belcher and Reverend Junior Belcher officiating.

Burial will follow in the Dewey Memorial Cemetery-Pound, VA where family members and friends will serve as pallbearers.

Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Willie Creighton Adams.

POUND, VA- Lauraetta (Cox) Asburn, 81, passed away peacefully

Monday March 25, 2024 from Norton Community Hospital-Norton, VA. Her loving family was at her bedside.

Lauraetta was a Christian and a member of Hope Freewill Baptist

Church-Pound, VA where she attended when she was physically able.

She enjoyed singing, playing the guitar, dancing…especially “The

Twist”, playing card game like Rummie, Skipbo, Uno and Rook

(but hated to lose), going on her “Sister trips”, going roller skating

and doing yardwork. She was an avid reader. But mostly she loved

being with her family and she loved them all the same. Lauraetta

and her twin sister Lomaretta were known as the “Gold Dust Twins”

or “Lutty” and “Larty”

Lauraetta was preceded in death by her husband James (Jimbo)

Asburn; her parents, Alfred and Minnie (Edwards) Cox; her sisters

Irene Wright, Janice Grant and Willadean Ingram; and her brothers,

Avis Cox, Franklin Cox and Jamie Cox.

Survivors include her daughters, Tina Maggard and husband Billy-

Plato, MO, Rhonda Mullins and husband Thurman-Pinnacle, NC and

Missy Wright and husband J R- Columbia MO; grandchildren, Chasity

Ellis (Sam), Ashley Sholes (Pat), Brittaney Luttrell (Chad), Kenny Wright,

Laura Mullins; great-grandchildren, Samuel Ellis, Olivia Ellis, Landon

Wright, Lilly Wright, Harlee Luttrell, Hunter Luttrell and Emree Luttrell;

twin sister Lomaretta Mullins and husband Billy Ray-Pound, VA, and

Gail Thompson and husband Bobby-Henry, VA; numerous nieces,

nephews and cousins and a host of friends and loved ones.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 pm Thursday March 28,

2024 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Terry Price

officiating. The family will receive friends from 11:00 am until time of services.

Burial will follow in the Cox- Edwards Cemetery on Alfred Cox Road-

Pound, VA where Kenny Wright, J R Wright, Billy Maggard, Thurman

Mullins, Sam Ellis and Dustin Barnette will serve as pallbearers. Billy

Ray Mullins is an honorary pallbearer.

Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Lauraetta

(Cox) Asburn.

JENKINS, KY – Belva Ann (Rose) Mullins, 72, entered peacefully into eternity Thursday March 14, 2024 from the Pikeville Medical Center after a long and courageous battle

with cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family.

Belva was of the Christian faith and attended Burdine Freewill Baptist Church when she was able. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She was known as “Boo Boo” to her grandchildren and many other children. She had such a way with babies that she got the

nickname “The Baby Whisperer”. She loved kids and kids loved her. Belva enjoyed traveling, going to yard sales, listening to gospel music and visiting with friends and family. She was an excellent housekeeper, she loved canning things from the garden and was a fantastic cook. Everyone loved

her home cooked meals. She was an avid reader and enjoyed all kinds of books.

Belva was preceded in death by her parents, Acie and Edna (Johnson) Rose; sisters, Nancy Louise Vance, Norma Jean

Duncil and Martha Lavada Wright; brothers, Larry Acie Rose and Tommy Rose; and brother-in-law Tom Lockwood.

Belva is survived by her husband of 51 years David Mullins-Jenkins, KY; her sons, David Dwayne Mullins and wife Melanie-

Bean Station, TN and Robert Acie Mullins and wife Melissa- Payne Gap, KY; grandchildren, Sam Mullins, Andrew Mullins,

Bryan Epperson, Katelyn Mathers and husband Mason, Robert Dwayne Mullins and Hunter Acie Mullins; sisters, Dorothy Mae

Vernatter (Ronald)-Somerset, KY, Joyce Adkins (Doug) Columbus, IN, Alice Lockwood- Payne Gap, KY, Rebecca Jo Brown- Jenkins, KY, Vanessa Dale Rose- Jenkins, KY and Freda Rogers (Phillip)- Pikeville, KY; brothers, Walter Rose (Jeanie)- Morristown, TN, Gary Don Rose (Lois)- Payne Gap, KY, Wendell Rose (Lois)- Jenkins, KY and Gerald Rose (Terri)- Pikeville, KY; sisters-in-law Margaret Rose and Nina Rose; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of close friends and loved ones

Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Monday March 18, 2024 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Hollis Bevins officiating. The family will receive

friends from 5:00 pm until time of services.

Graveside services will be conducted at 12 Noon Tuesday March 19, 2024 at the Mullins Family Cemetery in the Payne Gap section

of Jenkins where David Carl Mullins, Robert Acie Mullins, David Dwayne Mullins, Andrew Mullins, Robert Dwayne Mullins, Bryan Epperson and Hunter Mullins will serve as pallbearers. Family and friends are asked to meet at Baker Funeral Home by 11:00 am for the final

viewing and to prepare to go in procession to the cemetery.

Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Belva Ann Mullins.

FAIRFIELD, CA – Mary Ellen Mullins, 90, entered into eternity Sunday March 10, 2024 from her residence.

Mary Ellen loved gardening, even pulling the weeds. She loved her flowers and caring for them. She also loved her chickens. She

was a lifelong country girl. But her greatest joy was the time she spent with her family.

Mary Ellen was preceded in death by her parents James Elvra and Bertha Lee (Chester) Hubbard; her husband Harlis Mullins; a grandson Justin Torres; and a brother Ronnie Hubbard.

Survivors include her daughters Michelle Ramirez and husband Jeff-Fairfield, CA and Melinda Torres-Esparto, CA; grandchildren

Christopher Knight, Richard Torres, Alicia Torres, Nicholas Ramirez, Stephen Ramirez and Marcella Ramirez; great-grandchildren Cassidy Torres and Wyatt Torres; sisters Shirley Meade-Pound, VA, Beatrice

Duncan-Myrtle Beach, S C, Norma J Grimes-Jacksonville, FL, and Wanda Darlene Moore-Wise, VA; brothers Thomas Olen Hubbard-

Augusta, GA and Everette Jennings Hubbard-Chester, SC; several nieces, nephews and cousins, and a host of friends and loved ones.

Graveside committal services will be conducted at 11:00 am Saturday March 23, 2024 at Dewey Memorial Cemetery on Dewey Cemetery Road-Pound, VA with Reverend Randy Carter officiating.

Family and friends will serve as pallbearers and are asked to meet at the cemetery by 10:45 am.

Bryan-Braker Funeral Home-Fairfield, CA and Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA are serving the family of Mary Ellen Mullins.

Born October 4, 1948 in Clintwood, VA; he died on March 9, 2024.

At the time of his death Robert lived at 10612 Indian Creek Road, Pound, VA. Robert passed away in Pikeville Medical Center after an heroic battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

Robert’s family consists of lifelong best friend, encourager, partner, and sister in Christ, Ida R. Mullins. He was the son of Dr. James Harold Mullins and Virginia Dare Osborne Mullins of Pound, VA. Robert is

survived by his two children: son Shane Mullins (Kristi) and grandchildren Hannah Phillips, Abi Mullins, and Ryan Mullins (Hannah); daughter Andrea D. Mullins (Billy) and grandchildren Heath Balthis and Jacqueline Mullins; one brother James Wesley Mullins (Travis); and sister-in-law Catherine Rasnic.

Robert attended Clinch Valley College & Pikeville College. Thank you for the loyalty and love of his lifetime friends Randy Bolling and Tommy Chester; Wise County coworkers; educators; members at First Presbyterian Church of Pound; fans of the University of Tennessee; and all his golfing

buddies.

Robert retired from Wise County, VA as the Building Official & Virginia Code Official. He also served as a former elected Wise County School Boardmember representing Appalachia and Pound.

The Mullins family wishes to extend deep, heartfelt gratitude to so many in our generous and loving communities, especially Dr. Chris Basham.

There will be a gathering of friends and family to share in the joys and passions of Robert M. Mullins at Baker Funeral Home in Pound, VA on Thursday evening from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Come see a friend!

In lieu of flowers, you may give to the local Habitat for Humanity at Holston HFH, PO Box 5265, Kingsport, TN 37663 or make a love gift donation to First Presbyterian Church of Pound, PO Box 1387, Pound,

VA 24279.

Baker Funeral Home of Pound is in charge of arrangements.

POUND, VA- Faye Bolling Mullins, 74, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday March 9that her residence after a difficult battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family.

Faye was a devoted Christian and a member of Living Waters Independent Baptist Church. She was a kind, loving, and caring wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Faye was known for being an excellent seamstress, having worked for and retired from Buster Brown. She could make anything anyone asked, including custom outfits and numerous kids’ costumes. In addition to her passion for sewing, she loved to decorate and create floral arrangements. People would often say that her decorations were as great and magnificent as celebrity designers’. Faye also loved to take pictures. Her photography skills were unlike any other, better quality than some professionals. She was nicknamed “paparazzi” by Brooke’s travel softball team because everywhere you looked, Faye was there capturing important moments. Some of her other hobbies included quilting, gardening, reading books, watching crime and investigation shows, researching family histories and ancestries, traveling, spending time with family, and most importantly, spoiling her grandkids. Mamaw Faye often stated, “God placed me on Earth to be a grandmother,” which she fulfilled to her greatest potential, and will be most remembered by how much she loved her grandkids.

Faye was preceded in death by her parents Bennie Allen Bolling and Marie (Fleming) Meade; brother Kyle Bolling; and sister Greta Bolling. Survivors include her loving husband of 45 years Frank Mullins; son Allen Thompson (Pound, VA); daughters Kim Stidham and husband Jeff (Pound, VA), and Tina Mullins (Wise, VA); grandson Scott Stidham and wife Brittany (Pound, VA); granddaughter Dr. Brooke Mullins and husband Dr. Ricky Dale Mullins Jr. (Coeburn, VA); grandson Michael Clark (Wise, VA); great-grandkids Kimber Stidham, Kimbree Stidham, Silas Mullins, and Baby Mullins #2 (on the way); brother Ricky Bolling and wife Susie (Pound, VA); sister Darlene Boggs and husband Jeff (Pound, VA); several nieces, nephews, and cousins; and a host of close friends and loved ones.

Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Monday March 11, 2024 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Dr. Ricky Dale Mullins Jr. officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until time of services.

Graveside services will be conducted at 1:00 pm Tuesday March 12, 2024 at the Bolling Flat Gap Cemetery Pound, VA where Kimber Stidham, Scott Stidham, Michael Clark, Corey Bolling, Ricky Mullins Sr., Eric Blankenship, Jason Ingles, and Kenneth Kelly will serve as pallbearers. Family and friends are asked to meet at Baker Funeral Home by 12 Noon for the final viewing and to prepare to go in procession to the cemetery.

A meal for the family will be held at Living Waters Independent Baptist Church Wise, VA Tuesday March 12, 2024 at 3:00 pm after graveside services.

Baker Funeral Home- Pound, VA is serving the family of Faye Bolling Mullins.

POUND, VA – Francis William Hernan, 84, peacefully entered into eternity Friday March 1, 2024 from Norton Community Hospital.. His grandson Charlie was by his side.

Frank was of the Catholic faith. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. After earning his bachelor’s degree Frank taught at Sullivan North High School in Kingsport, TNfor 12 years then owned and operated the Video Electronic Service Store until his retirement. He was an avid reader, he

read all types of books, manuals and magazines. But his favorite book was the Bible, he said it had more knowledge

than everything else he ever read combined. Frank loved to work with his hands, he was always tinkering with or building something. He loved action movies and old TV

shows like Gunsmoke and Mayberry.

Frank was preceded in death his parents Francis Michael and Dorothy (Redden) Hernan; and his wife Mary Ellen (Collier) Hernan.

Survivors include his daughter Sherry I. Chandler and husband Bill-Caldwell, OH and Debbie Lynn Mullins-Pound, VA; his grandchildren Brian Chandler-Ohio and

Charlie Mullins and wife Mary-Pound, VA; brothers John Hernan and wife Judy-Lansdale, PA, Robert Hernan and wife Jeanne Silverthorne-New York, NY and James Hernan and wife Andrea-Cocoa Beach, FL ; several nieces, nephews and cousins; special friends Hollis and Sissy Bevins; and a host of friends and loved ones.

As per Frank’s wishes, he will be cremated and there will be no services.

Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Francis William Hernan.

POUND, VA – Woodard Allen “Woody” Hollon, 85, entered into his eternal reward Monday February 26, 2024 from Norton

Community Hospital.

Woody was a born again Christian. He loved his Lord and lived daily to serve him. He was quick to witness to anyone about how the Lord saved him and would do the same for you. Woody was a veteran of the United States Army and served with Elvis Presley. Woody was a retired coal truck driver with over 50 years experience. He was well known in the trucking community as “Bubba”. He also was known to disguise

his voice and talk to the truckers as “Sweet Apple”. He loved to pull pranks on his co-workers. Woody also worked for 10 years in the mines. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend.

Woody was preceded in death by his wife Christine (Sturgill) Hollon; his parents Clifford and Elizabeth (Tackett) Hollon; and

his brothers Billy Ray, Charles Edward , Horace Greely and Clifford Hollon, Jr.

Survivors include his son Gregory Hollon-Pound, VA: grandchildren Sabrina Rose (Stephen) -Tuscaloosa, AL, Christy Adams-

Eolia, KY, Tonja-Leigh Mullins (Joseph)-Wise, VA and Shamber Schenck (Tyler) Appalachia, VA; great-grandchildren Samantha

Beams (Colton), Julie Rose, Gracie Adams, Jasmine “Cricket” Adams, Aurora-Ray Mullins and Annabelle Mullins, and Leland

Schenck; great-great-grandchildren Danny Beams, Benjamin Beams and Owen Ryder ”Peanut”; the mother of his grandchildren Ona Hollon; several niece, nephews and cousins; his trucking buddies; and a host of friends and loved ones.

Funeral services will be conducted at 12 noon Saturday March 2, 2024 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel; with Reverend Mark Stallard and Reverend Randy Carter officiating. The family will receive friends

from 10 am until time of services.

Burial will follow in the Dewey Memorial Cemetery-Pound, VA where Woody will be laid to rest beside his wife Christine. Tyler

Schenk, Joey Mullins, Colton Beams, Bobby Smith, Stephen Rose and Bo McArthur will serve as pallbearers.

Baker funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Woodard

Allen Hollon.

NORTON, VA – MSgt. James Larry Bolling departed this life peacefully from his earthly home on Sunday February 25, 2024 at the age of 90 surrounded by his loving family to his heavenly home.

Jim was a retired veteran of the United States Air Force with over 21 years of service. Jim had served as Director of the Norton Redevelopment and Housing Authority and as Director of Administration for Norton Head Start. He was also a tax preparer at the H&R Block Norton office until retiring in 2011.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Emerson and Opal (Hubbard) Bolling; a sister, Monette Church; and brothers, Lester

Bolling and Marlin Bolling.

Survivors include his loving wife Janet (Engle) Bolling; his daughter, Sandra Daniels; his sons, Jeff Bolling (Donna) and Thomas Bolling (Diane); grandchildren, J.D. Daniels III, Amanda Brooks (Jim), Tyler Daniels (Elizabeth), Andrea Sturgill (Terry), Allie Baber (Brian) and Brandi Carlton; great-grandchildren, Grayson Daniels, Maggie Brooks, Emily Brooks, Brynlee Sturgill and Parker Sturgill; a brother, Carlos Bolling (Jan); special uncle Roddie Hubbard; best friend, Rita Slemp; his Engle family and his Esserville Church family and a host of family and friends to mourn his passing.

Thank you to all his health care providers over the past two years.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 pm Thursday February 29, 2024 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Jim Smith and Pastor Danny Smith officiating. The family will receive friends from 12 noon until time of services. Military rites will be performed on the parking lot by Whitesburg VFW Post 5829.

Interment will follow at the Mt. Zion Cemetery- Pound, VA where J.D. Daniels III, Tyler Daniels, Terry Sturgill, Brian Baber, Frankie Maggard and Alfred Engle will serve as pallbearers.

Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of James Larry Bolling.

POUND, VA – Deborah Jean Hampton, 66, entered peacefully into eternity Sunday February 25, 2024 from her residence. She

was surrounded by her loving family.

Debbie was a Christian of the Baptist faith, she attended Pyles Memorial Chapel. She was cosmetologist for many years, having

owned her own shop in Pound and Clintwood and then working at the Smart Style Shop at Walmart. Debbie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She had a magnificent smile …that made you want to smile when you were with her. She was always willing to help anyone she could. She enjoyed traveling and was always ready for a road trip, listening to country music, line dancing at the Country Cabin, crocheting, drawing, raising flowers,

and bird watching, she was an avid animal lover. But Debbie’s most treasured moments were those spent with her family…especially

her grand babies and great- grand babies, she loved them all with all her heart and soul.

Debbie was preceded in death by her mother Effie Dean Baker and father Jim Baker. Survivors include her husband of 47 years Ricky Hampton-Pound, VA; her sons, Ricky Dean Hampton and wife Randi- Dover, FL. and Kevin Hampton and wife Rebekah-Evarts, KY; grandchildren, Tessa Hampton, Kenny Hampton, Josh Hampton, Brent Graham, Rylee Hicks, Kaley Stidham (Zack) Austin Reynolds (Megan) Jake Hampton,

Blake Short and Jaxon Short; great grandchildren, Jayden Stidham, Maverick Reynolds, Deklyn Gilliam, Zariah Arthur and Adley Funk ; her sisters, Ruth Barnes and husband Don- Clintwood, VA, Polly Phipps

and husband Leon- Lynn Haven, FL and Lucille Mullins- Panama City, FL her brother James Ray Baker and wife Mona-Pound, VA; best friends, Doris Reed and Sherry Browning; several nieces, nephews and cousins

and a host of friends and loved ones.

Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Wednesday February 28, 2024 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Troy Belcher, Reverend Randy Carter and Reverend Junior Belcher officiating. The

family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until time of services.

Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 am Thursday February 29, 2024 at the Baker/Cox Cemetery on Osborne Gap Road-Clintwood, VA where her grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Family and friends

are asked to meet at Baker Funeral Home by 10:00 am to prepare to go in procession to the cemetery.

Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Debora Jean Hampton.

CLINCHCO VA – Bobby Ray Grubb, 85, passed away Saturday February 24, 2024 from the Bristol Regional Medical Center.

Bobby was of the Baptist faith. He was a retired coal truck driver with 62+ years of experience. He had an unbelievable work ethic, and a strong belief in providing for his family. He mowed and weedeated until last fall. Bobby was very mechanically inclined, he loved to tinker with and work on almost anything. He was a jack of all trades, there wasn’t much he couldn’t fix or fabricate. Bobby also enjoyed gardening, reading western books and watching westerns.

He also liked hunting and fishing earlier in his life.

Bobby was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Anna Lucille (Sawyer) Grubb; sisters and brothers -in-law Shirley and Theo Newsome and Faye and Johnny Kelly; mother and father-in-law Charlie and Maxie Mullins; brother-in-law Jack Wood; and sisters-in-law Sheila Mullins and Linda Reynolds.

Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Sharon (Mullins) Grubb-Clinchco, VA; his daughters Jennifer McMillan and husband Ricky-Clinchco, VA and Darlene Blagg and husband Dennis-Big Stone Gap, VA; his son Derek Grubb and wife Lynne- Canton, GA; grandchildren, Stephanie Hernandez and husband Christopher, Jessica O’Quinn and

husband Jared Christian Grubb and wife Kim, Dustin Grubb and fiance’ Pearl, Meagan Blagg and Isabella Blagg; great grandchildren Aviree Moore and Griffin Moore; a sister Darlis Wood-Charlotte, NC; brothers-in-law Larry Mullins and wife Viola and Gary Mullins and wife Teresa Mullins; several nieces, nephews and cousins; special friend Woody Hollon; and a host of friends and loved ones.

Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Monday February 26, 2024 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Rob Kneppe officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until time of services.

Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 am Tuesday February 27, 2024 at Dewey Memorial Cemetery-Pound, VA where family members and friends will serve as pallbearers. Family and friends are asked to meet at Baker Funeral Home by 10:00 am to prepare to go in procession to the cemetery.

Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Bobby Ray Grubb.

POUND, VA – Bobby Wayne Browning, 91, was carried home by the angels on Tuesday February 20, 2024 at Heritage Hall in Wise, VA. after a short illness. He was surrounded by his loving family.

Wayne was a Christian, he was baptized on September 13, 2020 and attended church as long as he was able. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, friend and also known as Papaw Wayne to many. Wayne was a disabled coal miner, a member of the United Mine Workers of America, a coon hunter, a farmer and a

mechanic.

Wayne was preceded in death by his wife Julia Ann (Davis) Browning; his parents Estil and Eula Mae (Hubbard) Browning; his daughter Sherry Lynn Browning-Mullins; a brother, Cecil Browning; and a nephew, Michael Browning.

Left to cherish his memory are his daughter Lena Nowlin and husband Larry-Clintwood, VA; his son Jeffrey Browning and wife Pam-

Limestone, TN; his #1 granddaughter Madison Browning-Limestone, TN.; two brothers-in-law, Roger Davis and wife Ann and Charles Davis and wife Georgeann; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of friends.

Funeral services will be conducted at 12:00 noon Saturday February 24, 2024 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Nolan Stanley officiating. The family will receive friends from 11:00 am until time of

services.

Burial and committal services will follow at the Millard Mullins Cemetery on Hubbard Mountain Road in the Bean Gap Section of

Pound, VA where Wayne will be laid to rest beside his beloved wife Julia Ann. Joel Strouth, Wesley Strouth, Dennis Stanley, Cody Nowlin, John Nowlin and Bruce Perry will serve as pallbearers. Honorary

pallbearers will be Benny Vanover, William “Pig” Powers, Tony Powers and Leslie Sturgill.

Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Bobby Wayne Browning.

On February 15, 2024, at the age of 72, Scotty Moore, finished his race, entered into eternity, and saw his Savior face to face.

Scotty’s faith, like all true believers, was in Christ and in Christ alone for salvation. Scotty served his savior at both First Baptist Church in Belfry, KY and West End Baptist Church in Big Stone Gap, VA. He was a loving father, papaw, uncle and friend.

He was an avid fisherman who enjoyed teaching his grandchildren about the hobby he loved. He made many fishing trips with friends Dave King and Steve Mullins and loved to tell big tales when reminiscing about these trips.He had other special friends, including Gary Layne, Lloyd Carroll and Terry Maynard who meant a great deal to him.

Scotty never met a stranger and was kind to everyone he knew. He was a great neighbor and friend, taking care of many that lived on his block. Some of his most special neighbors were Rudolph and Pauline Layne.

Another of his hobbies included woodworking. He was very good at this and loved making things for people. His children’s homes are full of his creations.

He loved the game of basketball and could always be found in the stands cheering for his children and grandchildren as well as doing his best refereeing from the stands with his buddy, Robbie Sturgill. You knew he was in the gym because he would always be yelling for a player to make a bounce pass or he would be correcting a referee on the call that he just made. And don’t forget no one ever meant to foul. The Kentucky Wildcats were his favorite team. He raised his children to bleed blue. But nothing ever topped the love he had for his grandchildren’s teams and how supportive he was of them.

He loved Fox News, fudge rounds, and diet co*ke on ice. And no one could scout out a better hotdog than he could. One of his favorite pastimes was to visit Dairy Queen for breakfast and have conversations about politics with his friends that gathered there

each morning.

He loved his family more than anything and would do anything for them. He was a great man, and an even better father and grandfather.

Scotty was preceded in death by his grandparents , Lester and Edna Cather, his mother Margaret Moore, his uncle Bill Cather, who was more like a father to him, his uncle Pickle Cather, and his precious grandson Nate Jordan.

Survivors include his wife Cookie Moore, his children Courtney Jordan (Donnie), and Zack Moore, his grandchildren, Annie Jordan, Noal Jordan, Abigail Jordan, Aubrey Moore and Drake Moore, his sister Michelle Thorn, a special cousin, Chip Cather, and numerous nieces and nephews, all of whom he loved dearly.

Funeral services will be conducted on Monday, February 19, at Baker Funeral Home in Pound, VA, with Pastor Josh Tompkins and Johnny Boggs officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm until time of services at 7:00 pm.

POUND, VA – Evans Leon Meade, 91 peacefully entered into heaven Tuesday February 13, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family.

Leon was a proud veteran of the United States Navy, having served during the Korean War. Leon was a mechanic and one of the best. He worked at Virginia Concrete in Northern Va for many years and after moving back to Pound in 1976, he retired as Chief Mechanic with19 years of outstanding service from Wise County Public Schools as Chief School Bus Mechanic.

Leon was a man of great faith and never waivered even in the deepness of dementia, he would often call out to his Lord and Savior in praise. He and his precious wife, Anna Lee attended Hamilton Chapel in Pound as long as their health would allow. Leon loved his Lord, his family and his country.

Leon was proceeded in death by his loving devoted wife of 60 years, Anna Lee Robinson Meade; infant daughter Mary Lee Meade; son Jeffery Leon Meade; his parents Ottis and Daphne Meade (known to everyone as Daddy and Mommy Meade); brothers Clyde, Hurcell, Sammie, Ottis J.R.; Jimmy; and Freddie Lyal Meade. Sisters Inez Wilson, Cleo Stallard, Emma Paskall and Ruth Ann Meade; mother and father-in-law Flara and Hobart Robinson and Furbaby Kadence Grace.

Survivors include daughter Angela Barnette (Donald Baldwin), of Pound VA ; daughter-in-law Rhonda Faye Meade of Ruther Glen, VA; Grandchildren Joshua Meade (Kathleen) and Brandon Meade (Jessica) both of Stafford, VA and Angelica Grace Barnette (Austin Dellorso) of Bristol, TN; Great-grandchildren Hunter, Mason, Connor, Julia, Colton, and Jameson Meade. Sister Janet Bell, Lancaster, OH. Furbabies Octavia Grace and Melody Grace; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends to mourn his passing.

Funeral services for Leon will be Saturday, February 17, 2024 with a visitation from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm. Funeral services will be at 1:00 pm following the visitation in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel, Pound, VA with Rev. Greg Cyphers, Rev. Burns Robinson and Rev. Randy Carter officiating.

Military services will be performed by the Whitesburg VFW Post 5829 in the funeral home parking lot.

Graveside services will follow at the Ottis & Daphne Meade Family Cemetery on Victory Hill in Pound, VA. Where pallbearers will be Angelica Barnette (Austi Dellorso); Joshua Meade (Kathleen); Brandon Meade (Jessica); Angela Barnette (Donald Baldwin); Adam Hughes; Dean Vanover; Bo McArthur; and Randy Carter.

Honorary pallbearers will be great-grandchildren Hunter, Mason, Connor, Julia, Colton, and Jameson Meade; Dr. Christopher Basham; Russell Varner; Greg Cyphers; Burns Robinson; and Kristine Wongchow.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Ottis & Daphne Meade Family Cemetery Fund, 11529 Meade Fork Rd, Pound, VA 24279.

Baker Funeral Home is proudly serving the Evans Leon Meade family.

POUND, VA - Charles “Bo” Beverly, 77, entered into eternity Monday February 12, 2024 from the Bristol Specialty Hospital

after and extended illness.

Bo was a lifelong mechanic. There wasn’t much he didn’t know about a car. He built some of the best engines in the racing business, for himself and lots of other people. His work was always in demand.

He was an avid drag racer, he loved to push cars to their limit, and sometimes beyond. Bo also liked to read about history. Bo was a

kind hearted man, he was always quick to help anyone he could, in any way that he could. He cherished the time he spent with his family and friends.

Bo was preceded in death by his wife of 46 years, Jimmie Ann (Stapleton) Beverly; his parents Charles and Eileen (Powers)

Beverly; and half-brother Joe Beverly.

Survivors include his son Jackson Beverly and wife Joanie-Wise, VA; his grandson Chase Austin Beverly-Louisville, KY; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and many close friends and racing buddies.

Graveside services will be conducted at 2:00 pm Wednesday February 14, 2024 at the Stapleton-Hubbard Cemetery on Bean

Gap Road in Pound, VA with Elder Stacy Potter officiating. Family members and friends will serve as pallbearers. Family and friends are asked to meet at the cemetery by 1:45 pm.

Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Charles “Bo” Beverly.

WISE, VA – Mrs. Alberta R. Buchanan, 95, entered peacefully into eternity Saturday February 10, 2024 from the Norton

Community Hospital.

Alberta was of the Baptist faith, she was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Alberta

lived a long and graceful life, she believed in the old ways of doing things. Whether it was planting the garden or preserving your harvest, there were certain ways of doing things. Planting and canning by the signs, making soap or stirring off apple butter. Alberta loved quilting sewing and crocheting, she had made many beautiful pieces. She was known for her detailed work. She loved cooking and feeding her family and friends. It was just one of the many ways she showed her love for them. She loved her family more than life itself. Alberta was the family historian, she could accurately recall all types of information…names, dates, how people were related or how to do things. She was a living encyclopedia of knowledge. She was the last survivor of her generation.

Alberta was preceded in death by her husband William Alexander Buchanan, Sr.; her son Michael Buchanan; her parents Jarvey Robinson and Darki Sylvania (Stanley) Robinson; her sisters Earlie, Missouri, Dine

Avie, Artie and Olive; and her brothers Ernie Adam, John, Jimmy, Kenneth and Bepo.

Survivors include her son Willam A. Buchanan, Jr.-Wise, VA; her granddaughter Savanna Buchanan-Wise, Va; her great-granddaughter Allison Short; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; special friend

Wilma Stanley-Wise, VA; and a host of friends and loved ones.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 pm Tuesday, February 13, 2024 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Kelly Fleming officiating. The family will receive friends from 11:00 am until time of

services.

Burial will follow in the Hutchinson Cemetery on Duncan Gap Road-Wise, VA where family members and friends will serve as pallbearers.

Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Alberta R.

Buchanan.

DANVILLE, WV- Randy “Boot” Mullins, 65, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday January 29, 2024, peacefully at his home.

Randy was born November 16, 1958 in Norton , VA to Curtis and Shirley Mullins. He was raised in Pound, VA and attended Pound High School where played football, golf and baseball. It was there that he met the love of his life Tammy Mullins, whom he married in 1983. During their 41 years of marriage they were blessed with a beautiful daughter

Kirsten Mullins and four grandchildren Alessandra, Erik, Anastasia and Randy “Lukas-James”.

Boot worked in the coal industry for over 40 years in many capacities, from a heavy equipment operator to a mine manager. He was an avid reader, especially history. Hunting for arrowheads and other artifacts

were a passion of his. He was never ending with his knowledge and abilities- whether it was building a closet, bandaging a boo boo, or knowing every location on a map or obscure historical fact. The only thing to constantly elude him was the capability to hit one button at a time on his phone or remote.

However his greatest love was his family. He loved going to concerts with Tammy, riding his corvette with Alli while blasting oldies rock music with the top down, fishing with Ana on the boat or riverbank, he loved

golfing behind their home with Kirsten. They had an ongoing competition to see who could hit the most ducks. He loved watching his girls play sports and supported them in all their endeavors. He also loved his

grandson and looked forward to all the things he was going to teach him. Traveling together, watching scary movies, fine dining, and going on ghost tours throughout the country were some of his favorite activities.

He was always ready for the next adventure.

Boot was preceded in death by his parents Curtis and Shirley Mullins; his in-laws Goldie and Richard Mullins; and his grandson

Erik Winfree.

He is survived by his wife Tammy Mullins-Danville, WV; his daughter Kirsten Winfree-Charleston, WV; his grandchildren

Alessandra Mullins, Anastasie Winfree and Randy “Lukas James”; his brother and sister-in-law Donnie and Janie Mullins-Wise, VA;

his nephews David and Brad Mullins; and a host of loved ones.

Memorial services will be conducted at 6:00 pm Friday February 9, 2024 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Randy Carter officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until time of services.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that donation be made to the American Heart Association.

Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Randy “Boot” Mullins.

WISE, VA – Cletis Wayne Wise, 64, entered into eternity Saturday February 3, 2024 from the Lonesome Pine Hospital. His loving wife and sisters were by his side.

Cletis was of the Baptist faith. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. Cletis was an auto parts sales manager for NAPA Auto in Fredericksburg, VA. He had over 45 years of experience in the auto parts industry. Cletis was an avid sports fan, he loved the Miami

Dolphins and college football. But his favorite sport was NASCAR, he was a diehard Dale Earnhardt, Sr. fan and loved going to races. Cletis also loved music and some of

his favorite performers were Bob Seger, Lynyrd Skynyrd and ZZ Top. He also enjoyed watching westerns like Gunsmoke and Rawhide. But his favorite thing was spending

time with his family.

Cletis was preceded in death by his parents Avery Brown Wise and Ruby Lee (Gardner) Wise; a brother Maynard Trivett; a sister-

in- law, Evelyn Wise and his brother-in-law Darrell Smith.

Survivors include his loving wife of 38 years Judith (Phipps) Wise-Wise, VA; his daughter Kelcie Nicole Elliott and husband Curtis James (C.J.)- College Station. TX; his son, Evan Wise- Fredericksburg, VA; grandchildren, Hunter Elliott and Addelyn Elliott; sisters Darlene Smith-Pound, VA and Ana Mullins and husband Mack- Pound, VA; a brother, Avery Wise- Nashville, NC ; special friends, Steve Lawson, Kevin Stallard, Don Stallard,

Mark Pilkenton, Randy Bradley, Johnny Crouse and John Crouch; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of friends and loved ones.

Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Thursday February 8, 2024 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with

Reverend Troy Belcher, Reverend Randy Carter and Reverend Jimmy Hubbard officiating. The family will receive friends

from 5:00 pm until time of services

Cremation will follow.

Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Cletis Wayne Wise.

POUND, VA – Betty “Granny” Belcher, 95, went to be with the Lord on Friday February 2, 2024 from Norton Community Hospital.

Granny attended Hamilton Chapel as long as her health allowed. Shewas a founding member of Hamilton Chapel quilting ladies, a charter member of the VFW 9600 Ladies Auxiliary, a member of the Pound

and Clintwood Historical Society. She was a loving mother, grand-mother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She enjoyed watchingthe 700 Club, she loved reading her Bible, quilting, crocheting and

sewing. Granny was a great cook also, it was hard to pick your favorite dish. She loved taking care of her friends and family, it was just hernature. Granny was happiest when she was spending time with her family.

Betty was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years William “Bill” Belcher; her parents, Estil and Opal Mullins; her sisters Norma, Mary and Gerrie; and her brothers, Gurvis, Clyde, Dewey, Jimmy,

Stuart and Ronnie.

Survivors include her daughters, Paula Mullins-Pound, VA. Cathy Cyphers and husband Greg-Pound, VA; four grandchildren, Seth Maggard-Pound, VA, Russell Cyphers and wife Vanessa- Wise, VA,

Brett Maggard and wife Ginger-Sevierville, TN. Caitlin Large and husband Chad- Coeburn, VA. eight great-grandchildren, Isabelle,Ace and Harley Maggard, Braxton and Moses Cyphers, and Isaiah,

Michael and Gabriel Maggard; a sister Mildred Gibson-Pound, VA; several nieces, nephews and cousins; her church family; and a host of friends and loved ones to mourn her passing and cherish her memory.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 pm Wednesday February 7, 2024 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Burns Robinson, Reverend Randy Carter and Reverend Greg Cyphers officiating. The

family will receive friends from 11:00 am until time of services.

Burial will follow in the Meade Creek Cemetery where Isaiah, Michael, Gabe and Ace Maggard, Braxton and Moses Cyphers, Russell Cyphers, Seth Maggard, Brett Maggard and Chad Large will serve as pallbearers.

Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Betty “Granny” Belcher.

JENKINS, KY- Doris Evelyn (Holbrook) Hall, 90, passed away on Tuesday January 30, 2024 at Letcher Manor-Whitesburg,

KY. her loving daughter was at her side. It was only 12 days after her beloved husband Kenneth had passed away.

Doris was a loving wife, mother,

grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a Christian and a member of Hemphill

Freewill Baptist Church- Jackhorn, KY. She loved going to church. Doris was an avid reader, especially medical books,

she enjoyed reading about natural and holistic alternatives to conventional medicines. Doris enjoyed cooking and sewing, she taught herself how to embroider. Doris was always ready

for a road trip, short or long, and to go shopping…but her greatest joy was spending time with her children and her grandchildren.

Doris was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 55 years Kenneth Hall; her parents, Sherman and Malvery (Phillips)

Holbrook; a daughter Karen Kiser; a grandson, Michael Wayne Hayes; a sister, Janice Hall; brothers, Gene Holbrook, Martin

Holbrook, Charles Holbrook, Johnny Holbrook and Larry Holbrook; and a son-in-law, Marty Carter.

Survivors include her daughters, Kenna Webb and husband Jeff-Jenkins, KY and Denita Carter-Burdine, KY; grandchildren,

Shequenna Fleming, Shannon Collins and husband Adam, Keanna Kincaid and Amanda Carter; 10 great grandchildren; sisters, Linda Holbrook- Murfreesboro, TN and Katherine Davis and husband Doug- Haymond, KY; a brother Verlis Holbrook and fiance' Doreen McCoy-Haymond, KY; several nieces, nephews and cousins; her church family; and a host of friends and loved ones to mourn her passing and cherish her memory.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 PM Saturday February 3, 2024 at the Hemphill Freewill Baptist Church-Jackhorn, KY with Pastor Danny Hurst officiating. The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM

until time of services.

Burial will follow in the Holbrook Cemetery-Neon, KY where family

and friends will serve as pallbearers.

Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Doris Evelyn Hall and extends our deepest sympathy to the family.

NORTON, VA – Paul Craig Reynolds, 69, passed away Monday January 22, 2024 at Holston Valley Medical Center. His family was by his side.

Paul was of the Christian faith. He grew up in Columbus, Ohio and moved to southwest Virginia during his senior year of high school

where he graduated from Ervinton High School. He earned an Associates Degree from Mountain Empire Community College and worked for a while as a forest ranger at Natural Tunnell State Park before going back to MECC and graduating from the heating and air program. Paul was a master HVAC technician, having worked in the field for over 40 years. He was the owner/operator of HVAC Services and a jack of all trades. He could repair almost anything. Paul was

dedicated to his customers and made service calls at all hours of the day and night. He loved playing chess, reading and taking pictures. He also like to take walks through the mountains and just enjoy the natural beauty. Paul loved fishing and raising flowers and a variety of plants. He loved traveling, and enjoyed riding in the big trucks with his sons and their drivers. Paul was an avid Ohio State fan and adored his grandkids. He also loved his border collie Dakota.

Paul was preceded in death by his parents Paul and Shirley (Runyons); and a brother Regan Reynolds.

Survivors include his sons Chris Reynolds and wife Carey-Norton, VA and Jason Reynolds and wife Brandi-Norton, VA; his grandchildren Elizabeth Reynolds, Brayden Reynolds, Jacob Reynolds, Bryana Reynolds and fiance’ Caden Addington and Molly Reynolds; his great-grandchild Oaklyn Jean Addington, his companion Kim Baker-Norton, VA; his bonus son Brice Mullins -Wise, VA; his bonus grandson Derek

Mullins; his sister Paula Reynolds-Norton, VA ; his former wife and the mother of his children Anita Reynolds-Norton, VA; his nieces, nephews and cousins; his beloved border collie Dakota; and a host of

friends, neighbors and customers.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Paul's caretakers Shiela, Morgan, Amanda and Chelsea and April and the in center staff at Fresenius Dialysis Center in Norton, VA.

Celebration of life services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Friday January 26, 2024 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend

Randy Carter officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until time of services.

Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Paul Craig Reynolds

JENKINS, KY.- Kenneth P. Hall, 82, passed away on Thursday January 18, 2024, at Whitesburg ARH-Whitesburg, KY.

Kenneth was a Christian and a member of the HemphillFreewill Baptist Church. He was a surface miner and heavy equipment operator for Cumberland River Coal and Arch Mineral Coal. He worked all the time, either at work or around the house. He enjoyed hunting and four- wheeling.

But what he loved the most was spending time with his family and going to church.

Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents, Maude and Verlin “Red” Hall; his bonus mom, Geneva “Gebo” Hall; a daughter, Karen Kiser; a grandson, Michael Wayne Hayes and son-in-law, Marty Carter.

Survivors include his loving wife of 55 years, Doris (Holbrook) Hall- Jenkins, KY; daughters, Kenna Webb and husband Jeff- Jenkins, KY and Denita Carter- Burdine, KY; grandchildren, Shequenna Fleming, Shannon Collins and husband Adam, Keanna Kincaid and Amanda Carter; 10 great grandchildren; his church family; several nieces,

nephews and cousins and a host of friends and loved ones to mourn his passing and cherish his memory.

A Celebration of Life services will be conducted at 6:00 pm Wednesday January 24, 2024, at the Hemphill Freewill Baptist

Church- Jackhorn, KY with Reverend Danny Hurst officiating.

The family will start receiving friends at 4:00 pm until time of services.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the Hemphill Freewill Baptist Church- PO Box 65- Jackhorn,

KY 41825.

Baker Funeral Home- Pound, VA will be serving the family of Kenneth P. Hall.

POUND, VA- Daisy (Johnson) Mullins, on Sunday January 14, 2024, we said our last good-bye to our beloved mother,

grandmother, great grandmother and great-great grandmother.

Daisy Johnson Mullins was born on April 24,1924 on Three Mile Road near Dorton, KY to Ben H. Johnson and Martha Braham

Johnson. Making her stay here 99 years, 8 months and 22 days.

In 1944 she married the love of her life, Sid Mullins and to this union was born nine children. Leroy, Juanita Carol, John Paul,

George, Deborah, Betty, Barbara, Redonna and Shelby

In 1967 mom joined the Old Regular Baptist Church and was a member of the Caney Fork Church. In 1975 dad was ordained a deacon and later ordained minister. For years mom made the

communion bread and wine.

She loved to make things for her family and was a prolific quilter and loved to crochet. She was known best as “Miss Daisy’

who made fried apple pies for churches, hospital employees,

Friendship Home Health employees, and many community members. Mom’s younger friends called her “their mother”

and mom was “grandma” to many little children.

Preceding her in death are her husband, Sid Mullins; her son George Harry Mullins; her parents, Ben and Martha (Branham)

Johnson; a granddaughter, Stephane Ann; two great granddaughter, Nakisha Dawn and Aubrey Lynn; sisters, Fanny France,

Lottie Marion and Dixie Mercer; brothers, Buster Johnson, Harry Johnson, George Johnson and Luther Johnson; daughter -in-

laws, Jenny Poteet-Mullins and Sherry Browning-Mullins; and son -in-law, David Rutherford.

Surviving are eight children, Leroy Mullins- Big Stone Gap, VA, Juanita Carol Rutherford, John Paul Mullins, Deborah Ann Mullins of Wise, VA, Betty Jo Tucker (Don)-El Paso, TX, Barbara Gail Hilton (Larry), Redonna Syd Bowman (Lynville) and Shelby Jean Roberts (Greg) of Wise, VA; 25 grandchildren; 48 great-grandchildren; 15 great-great- grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, lots of friends and her church family. Her special granddaughters, Sarah

and Leslye who were her caregivers whom she loved very much and her fur baby Chipper Jones who was her constant companion. She will be missed by her family, but we know she believed in the hope that she would be with dad in glory.

Funeral services will be conducted at 6:00 pm Thursday January 18, 2024, in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Elder Jerry

Newsome , Elder Steve Lyall and Reverend Bill Craft officiating. The family will receive friends from 4:00 pm until time of services.

Graveside services will be conducted at 12 noon Friday January 19, 2024, at the Laurel Grove Cemetery- Norton, VA. where grandson will serve as pallbearers. Family and friends are asked to meet at the funeral home by 11:00 am to prepare to go in procession to the cemetery.

Baker Funeral Home- Pound, VA is serving the family of Daisy (Johnson) Mullins.

EOLIA, KY- Peggy “Patsy” Hampton Sturgill, 84, passed away peacefully Saturday January 13, 2024 from her sister’s home. Her loving family was by her bedside.

Peggy was a Christian of the Baptist faith and attended Flat Gap Missionary Church when she could. She enjoyed embroidering and needle pointing, she was very artistic at

many crafts. Peggy also enjoyed working word search puzzles.

Peggy was preceded in death by her husband, David Wade “Jack” Sturgill; her sons Eugene Sturgill and Homer Sturgill; her parents, John Francis and Alice (Williams) Hampton; sisters, Delores Engle and an infant sister; a brother, Fred Hampton and brother-in law, Ted Sturgill.

Survivors include her son, Steven W. Sturgill and wife Michele-Kingsport, TN; a granddaughter, Christina Sturgill-North

Carolina; sister and best friend, Betty Sue Sturgill- Pound, VA; brother-in-law Charles Engle-Kingsport, TN; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of friends and

loved ones.

Funeral services will be conducted at 6:00 pm Wednesday January 17, 2024 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Randy Carter officiating. The family will receive friends from 4:00 pm until time of services.

Graveside services will conducted at 12 noon Thursday January 18, 2024 at the Bolling Cemetery in the Flat Gap section of Pound, VA where family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Family and friends are asked to meet at the funeral home by 11am to prepare to go in procession to the cemetery.

Baker Funeral Home- Pound, VA will be serving the family of Peggy (Hampton) Sturgill.

POUND, VA – Charles Kevin Mullins, 58, entered his eternal reward

Monday January 8, 2024 from the UVA Hospital in Charlottesville, VA

after a long and courageous battle with cancer. His loving and devoted

family was at his side.

Kevin was a Christian of the Baptist faith and had attended the Flat Gap Missionary Baptist Church. He was a 1983 graduate of Pound, High School. He retired from Mulligan Lumber as a sawman with approximately 27 years of service. Kevin believed in working to provide for his family and received a perfect attendance award nearly every year.

Kevin was married to the love of his life Kelly (Maggard) Mullins, for 36 ½ years. They were constant companions and had been since they were high school sweethearts. Kevin loved watching his son Tyler play ball and coach later. He himself coached little league baseball and football and helped many young athletes learn about the importance of a team effort, win or lose. He enjoyed playing golf and video games and collecting baseball cards. Kevin liked a variety of music and was a big time animal lover, especially his dachshund Molly. He loved the beach, but he loved Molly more and would often stay home with her while the rest of the family traveled. He was an avid Kansas City Chief and Michigan Wolverine fan.

Kevin was a loyal friend, always the first to step in and help when someone needed it, even without them asking. He was quiet till he had something to say, then he was quick witted and had some awesome one liners. Kevin liked a lot of simple things in life, a coca cola and a cheeseburger, ribs or catfish and he especially loved his Mom’s home cooking. He thought there were some things people shouldn’t take for granted, some of the most important to him were being a good son, a good husband, a good dad and a good friend.

All of which he did exceptionally well.

Kevin was preceded in death by his sister Bethany Renee Hamilton.

Kevin is survived by his wife Kelly Mullins-Pound, VA; his son Tyler

Mullins and wife Rachael-Pound, VA; his parents Larry and Liz (Dingus)

Mullins-Pound, VA; his niece Zoe Mullins and fiancé Charlie Rasnic-

Pound, VA; his brother-in-law Michael Hamilton-Pound, VA, several

nieces, nephews and cousins; a host of close friends and loved ones and his beloved dachshund Molly.

The family would like to thank everyone for the prayers, support and

love they have received during Kevin’s journey.

As per Kevin’s wishes, he will be cremated and there will be no public

services. There will be a celebration of life gathering at a later date.

Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Charles Kevin

Mullins.

NORTON, VA – Robert Edward Hutson, Sr., 71, departed this

life to go home with the Lord on Monday January 1, 2024 from

his residence. His loving wife and other family members were his side.

Robert was a Christian of the Pentecostal faith. He had a strong

faith in his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He retired as an off road

tire service technician with more than 20 years of experience. He

believed in working to provide for his family. Robert enjoyed

hunting, fishing and bird watching. He also enjoyed watching

Gunsmoke and old westerns on television. But Robert’s greatest

joy was the time he spent with Cheryl.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents Owen Hutson and

Emma Mae (Vanover) Hutson Mullins; his daughters Mary

Elizabeth Hutson and Deidra Nicole Hutson; a sister Patty Paul

and brother-in-law Russ Paul; and his beloved chihuahua Pee Wee.

Survivors include his loving and devoted wife of nearly 35 years Cheryl Denise

(Thompson) Hutson-Norton, VA; a sister Janet

Freeman and husband Wendell-Wise, VA; sisters-in-law Tina

Coffee and husband Eddie-Norton, VA and Billie Jane “Connie”

Thompson and companion Israel Perry-Norton, VA; brother-in-law

Adam Blake Thompson and wife Tara-Norton; special friends Scott

Rose, Delores Rose and Deidra Taylor; several nieces, nephews and

Cousins; a host of friends and loved ones; and his beloved chihuahua

Sassy.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 pm Thursday

January 4, 2024 in the Old Path Church on Birchfield Heights

Road-Wise, VA with Pastor David Dale officiating. The family

will receive friends from 11:00 am until time of services.

Burial will follow in the Laurel Grove Cemetery-Norton, VA

where Adam Thompson, Wendell Freeman Jr., Zachary Bowen,

Jason Baker and Scottie Rose will serve as pallbearers.

Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Robert

Edward Hutson, Sr.

POUND, VA – Linda Kay Mullins, 71, went home to be with the Lord Sunday December 31, 2024.from Norton Community

Hospital. She was surrounded by her loving family.

Linda was of the Christian faith and attended several area churches. She loved her Lord and believed in her faith. She was a caregiver, having done so for many years. Linda also helped her husband build two houses over the years. She loved sewing, reading, singing and listening to Christian

music. Linda loved the TLC Chanell especially shows like My Big Fat Fabulous Life and 90 Day Fiance’. But her greatest joy was the times he spent with her kids, grandkids

and great-grandkids. She loved caring for them and loving on them.

Linda was preceded in death by her mother Lea Lois (Kiser) Hubble and her stepfather Tommy Hubble.

Survivors include her husband of 53 years Ricky Van Mullins-Pound, VA; her daughter Kimberly Cox-Pound, VA;her grandchildren Britney Cox, Shaneford Johnson Cox and

Hannah Lynn Cox; her great-grandchildren Kymberlyn Mariana Cortez and Zaeden Lorenzo Salvador Cortez; her sister Loretta Johnson-Bristol, TN; her brother Richard

Allen Hubble and wife Karen-St. Paul, VA; her niece and special friend Connie Counts-Abingdon, VA; her nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of friends and loved ones.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 pm Wednesday January 3, 2024 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Pat Dockery and Reverend Randy Carter

officiating. The family will receive friends from 11:00 am until time of services.

Burial will follow in the John Hop Mullins Cemetery-Pound, VA where family members and friends will serve as pallbearers.

Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Linda Kay Mullins.

POUND, VA – Marla Marie Dorton, 69, entered into eternity Saturday December 23, 2023.

Marla was of the Baptist faith. She was a 1973 graduate of Pound High School and graduated Lincoln Memorial University

in 1975. Marla worked for 20 years at Desert Hospital in Palm Springs, CA then worked another 20 years at Norton Community

Hospital before retiring as the computer billing manager in November of 2018.

Marla was an avid reader, she enjoyed baking, doing needle-point and making rag blankets. She loved her family and cherished

the time she spent with them. She was especially proud of her nieces and nephews.

Marla was preceded in death by her parents Frederick “Ked”and Loretta (Bolling) Dorton; her brother-in-law Dr. Robert Lee Butin; and several aunts and uncles.

Survivors include her brother Curtis Lee Dorton and wife Rosina-Greeneville, TN; her sister Regina Suzann Dorton-Butin Las Vegas, NV; her nieces Brooke Butin-Culver City, CA, Jessica Leann Dorton-Deel-Pound, VA, and Lori Shelton-Abingdon, VA; nephews Blake Butin-Las Vegas, NV and Corey Dorton- North Carolina; several aunts, uncles and cousins; and a host of friends and loved ones.

The family will receive friends at 1:00 pm Sunday January 21, 2024 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel.

Graveside services will be conducted at 2:00 pm Sunday January 21, 2024 at the Crouse Cemetery-Pound, VA with Reverend Greg Cyphers officiating. Marla will be laid to rest beside her parents. family members and friends will serve as pallbearers.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the Pound Rescue Squad at P O Box 711 Pound, VA 24279 or the Pound Fire department at P O Box 850 Pound, VA 24279.

Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Marla Marie Dorton.

NORTON, VA - Nina E. Mullins, 88, went home to glory Monday December 25, 2023

from Heritage Hall-Wise, VA.

Graveside services will be conducted at 3:00 pm Sunday December 31, 2023 at the

Wise Cemetery with Brother Greg Baker officiating.

Family members and friends will serve as pallbearers. Family and friends are asked to meet at the cemetery by 2:30 pm.

Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Nina E. Mullins.

WISE, VA – Emmitt Virgil Collier, 89, passed away peacefully Saturday December 23, 2023 at Norton Community Hospital.

Virgil was a member of the Teamsters Union having worked as a maintenance supervisor at a shingle manufacturer for 12 years and

a retired coal miner having worked for Glamorgan Coal for approximately 6 years. Virgil was a Veteran of the United States

Army having served during the Korean War.

Virgil enjoyed racing cars and watching races on television. He also enjoyed watching his kids and grandkids race motorcycles. Virgil was a private person, his main goal was caring for his children and grandchildren. He loved his family and he loved his country.

Virgil was preceded in death by his wife Betty Lou (Holland) Collier; his parents Emmit Lee Collier and Dixie (Henderson) Collier; his grandson J A Owens; and his brothers Ronnie Collier, Elmer Ray Collier; Jimmy Dale Collier and Lester Collier.

Survivors include his daughters Kathy Gilliam-Wise, VA, Linda Mullins-Pound, VA, Christine Collier-Norton, VA and Quenna

Collier-Wardensville, WV; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; brother Jerry Wayne Collier and wife Pat-Wise, VA; sisters Alice Faye Gala-Louisville, KY, Della Mae Amburgey-Wise, VA and Thomasina Carr-Louisville, KY;several nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of friends and loved ones.

The family would like to give a special thank you to the staff at Heritage Hall in Wise, VA for the love and care they provided to Virgil

Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 am Wednesday December 27, 2023 at the Collier Family Cemetery on Birchfield

Road-Wise, VA where Reverend Jerry Collier will officiate. Family members and friends will serve as pallbearers. Family and friends

are asked to meet at the cemetery by 10:45 am.

Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Emmitt Virgil Collier.

POUND, VA- Leslie Ray Amos, 49, passed away peacefully from his home Sunday December 17, 2023. He was surrounded by his loving family.

Leslie was born in Webster County W.V. on September 15, 1974, the son of Ronnie Ray and Diana Lynn (Wright) Amos. He was a former lumber inspector and coal miner.

He was a Christian and a loving husband. Leslie was a hard worker and always provided for his family. He was a diehard West Virginia Mountaineer fan, and loved to hunt ginseng and set his family up on good hunts. He was an amazing charcoal grill operator. Leslie always sacrificed

his time and works for others and told everyone the importance of doing that. He was an amazing Papaw to his grandbabies.

Leslie was preceded in death by his mother Diane Lynn Wright Amos; an uncle Roger Wright; and a host of very close family members.

Leslie is survived by his loving wife of 28 years Donna Amos; his father Ronnie Amos-Birch River, WV; his daughter Brooke Sturgill and husband Cole-Wise, VA; his son Jordan Amos and wife Jasmine-Pound, VA; his beloved grandchildren Addie, Amelia, Alora, Lilah and Parker; his brothers and sisters Brian Amos, April Amos, Christopher Amos, Christina Loker, Crystal Amos. Peyton

Amos, Caleb Amos, Maddox Amos, MacKenna Amos and Rowdy Amos; special friend Doug Stanley; and a host of friends and loved ones.

Celebration of life services will be conducted at 6:00 pm Tuesday December 19, 2023 at the Living Waters Independent Baptist Church in the Duncan Gap section of Wise, VA with Pastor Ricky Mullins, Jr. officiating.

Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Leslie Ray Amos.

NEON, KY- Barbara Jean (Garrett) Holland, 87, made her Heavenly journey home on December 16, 2023, from the Whitesburg ARH- Whitesburg, KY.

Barbara was born May 9, 1936, in Haymond, Kentucky to Archie and Mattie (Hall) Garrett. On July 5,1957 she married the love of her life and her high school sweetheart John K. Holland. They became the blessed parents of four children. She was a member of Haymond Freewill Baptist

Church for over 40 years where she taught Sunday school. Barbara was also a volunteer at God’s Country Closet for nine years, a member of Fleming Neon City Council for 12 years and had the honor to be a Kentucky Colonel. She enjoyed reading and doing cross word puzzles. but she hated to cook!

Durning John’s military career, she lived in many places, different states and countries…but none compares to where she is now. Barbara is resting now in Heaven where there are no more worries or aggravations. All is peace for ever more. She is in the arms of Jesus.

Barbara was preceded in death by her loving husband, John K. Holland; two daughters, Tracey Holland and Sherry Jo Holland; a son, John Holland Jr; her parents, Archie and Mattie (Hall) Garrett; a sister, Delores Mullins; and two brothers Archie Garrett Jr. and Larry Garrett.

Survivors include her son, Brett Holland and wife Tina- Neon, KY; grandsons, Nick Holland and companion Maria- Neon, KY and Cody Holland-Neon, KY; brothers, Jeff Garrett and wife Dana-Bristol, TN and Jack Garrett and wife Carol- Bristol, TN; good friends, Janice Banks, Sharon Little, Rita

Jones, Wendell and Dorcas Austin, Billy and Delores “P-Jib” Johnson; several nieces, nephews and cousins; grandogs, Dixie and Marley; and a host of friends and loved ones.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 pm Tuesday December 19, 2023, at the Haymond Freewill Baptist Church-

Haymond, KY with Reverend Danny Mullins, Reverend Wendell Austin and Reverend Jimmy Johnson officiating.

Burial will follow in the Hall Cemetery-Fleming, KY with Nick Holland, Cody Holland, Chantz Little, Ricky Burke, John-Michael Collins, Frank Short Jr., Ben Sparks and Chester Johnson will serve as pallbearers. Emory “Fudge” Mullins is an honorary pallbearer.

Visitation will begin at 6:00 pm Monday December 18, 2023, at the Haymond Freewill Baptist Church-Haymond, KY. There will be a 7:00 pm evening service.

Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Barbara Jean Holland

JENKINS, KY- Douglas Edward Hall,71, passed away Friday December 15, 2023 from his residence, his devoted wife was at his bed side.

Doug was born November 15, 1952 in Harford, Maryland to the late Douglas and Melstar (Oaks) Hall. Doug was of the

Christian faith and was a retired concrete truck driver of 20 plus years. He was an avid gun collector and reloaded his own ammo. Doug loved the outdoors, going fishing, gooseand turkey hunting were a few of his favorite activities. When he had to be indoors he enjoyed watching NFL games

and the old Andy Griffith shows on TV.

In addition to his parents, Doug is preceded in death by his two brothers, Thomas Hall and Randall Hall.

Survivors include his loving wife of 22 years, Evyonne (Cox) Hall-Jenkins-Ky; a daughter, Selina Francis and husband J.C.-Smyrna DE; grandchildren, Logan Hall- Philadelphia, PA.,

Layton Hall- Smyrna, DE., Landon Goff and Brooke- Dover, DE and Jaxen Francis- Smyrna, DE; great-grandbaby due in July of 2024; several nieces, nephews

and cousins; special friends and caregivers, Rick Richardson- Jenkins, KY and Drew Toothman -Jenkins, KY and last but

surely not least …his boy Buddy.

Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Monday December 18, 2023, in the Baker Funeral Home with Pastor Danny Quillen officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00pm until time of services.

Per Doug’s wishes he will be cremated after his services.

Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA will be serving the family of Douglas Edward Hall.

COEBURN, VA – Fitzhugh Lee Short, 81, entered into eternity Sunday December 10, 2023 from his residence. His loving family was at his side.

Fitzhugh spent most of his life in Pound, VA, he and Marglo recently moved to Coeburn, VA to be with their children. He was a member of the Worldwide Church of God. Fitzhugh was a retired miner and a member of the United Mine Workers of America. He had 23 years of service with Westmoreland Coal as a surface miner and heavy equipment operator. Fitzhugh was also a Veteran of the United States Army.

Fitzhugh loved playing softball and coached for many years in the Pound Little League and Senior League. He enjoyed fishing and walking in the mountains with his dogs. He enjoyed reading especially the Bible and Louis L’Amour western novels. He liked western movies and old TV shows like Andy Griffith. Fitzhugh loved joking and pulling pranks on people. But his greatest joy was the time he spent with his kids, grandkids and great-grandkids.

Fitzhugh was preceded in death by his parents Harry and Mildred (Peak) Short; a brother Micah Andrew Short; and a stepson Joseph Cecil Oris, Jr.

Survivors include his loving wife of 58 years Marglo (Davis) Short-Coeburn , VA; his daughters Kimberly Diane Lunsford and husband Mark-Coeburn, VA, Rebecca Benton and husband Brent-Wallace MS, and Cynthia Suzette Short-Bristol, TN; his son Fitzhugh Lee Short, Jr.-Coeburn, VA; his stepson Jackie Oris-Crofton, KY; grandchildren Forrest Lunsford, Hunter Lunsford. Courtney Blanton, Josh Short, Brittany Phelps, Chase Benton and Landon Benton; great-grandchildren Everlee Lunsford, Hazel Lunsford, Ayden Gilbert, Vjorn Traylor, Jaden Short, Bryleigh Short and Camden Chisenhall; his sisters Carolyn Short -Knoxville, TN and June Mullins and husband James-Pound, VA; his brothers Irvin Short and wife Joan-Pound, VA and Lewis Short and wife Mary-Pound, VA; several nieces and nephews and cousins; and a host of friends and loved ones.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 pm Friday December 15, 2023 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Elder Irvin Short officiating. The family will receive friends from 11:00 am until time of services.

Whitesburg VFW Post 5829 will perform military services in the funeral home parking lot prior to leaving for the cemetery.

Burial will follow in the Laurel Grove Cemetery in the Ramsey section of Norton, VA.

Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Fitzhugh Lee Short.

Ronnie Lee “Shorty” Hensley, 78, entered eternity on December 5, 2023, with his loved ones by his side.

Ronnie was born in Scott County on August 4, 1945. He was a proud and loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, son, brother, and friend to many. Ronnie was a retired coal miner with 20 years of experience. He enjoyed the simple things in life like being in nature, woodworking, a good cup of coffee, and being in the company of those he loved.

Ronnie was well known for his expertise in making moonshine that he mostly gave away and would enjoy a good chew of tobacco at times.

Ronnie was married to Cassalee for 58 years and together they raised three children who have gone on to give them five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Ronnie leaves behind a legacy of a life well-lived having instilled the values of honesty, hard-work, and kindness in each generation after him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Mary Rose (Jarrett) Hensley, brothers, Walter “Buster” Hensley, Larry Hensley and Gary Hensley; sisters, Lois Hubbard, Debbie Hensley, Betty Cable and Annabelle Ayers.

Survivors include his loving wife, Cassalee, and their three children Ronnie Hensley (Ruth), Abby Jessee (Michael), and Amy Mullins (Jonathan “Rabbit”); grandchildren Kacie Salomonsky (Reid), Christian Jessee (Clarissa), Marshall Hensley (Haylee), Samantha Webb (Patrick), and Jacob Mullins; great-grandchildren Nolan, Norah, Kylee, Laniey, Josey, Tatum, and Callie; his sisters, Mary Jo Hubbard, Claudia McGrevey (Russell), Sue Edwards, Lynda Justice, Margaret Mendez (Antonio) and Bea Vanhuss; a brother Bobby Hensley; numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of friends that he considered family.

Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Thursday December 7, 2023 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Carrol Childress officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until time of services.

Graveside services will be conducted at 2:00 pm Friday December 8, 2023 at the John Hop Mullins Cemetery in Pound, VA where Ronnie Hensley Jr, Marshall Hensley, Christian Jessee, Jonathan Mullins, James Frances Hubbard, Arron Mullins, Michael Jessee, and Rondall Mullins will serve as pallbearers.

Family and friends are asked to meet at the funeral home by 1:00 pm to prepare to go in procession to the cemetery.

Baker Funeral home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Ronnie Lee "Shorty" Hensley.

POUND, VA – Flaudean Bolling, 96, entered peacefully into eternity Thursday November 30, 2023 from Tazewell Heritage Hall. Her loving family was at her side.

Flaudean was a Christian and a 20 year member of the Pound Presbyterian Church.She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Flaudean was an avid reader, it was her way of

relaxing. She loved to drive and travel, she was always ready for a road trip with her friends or family. She also loved to dance. Flaudean had an adventurous personality, she loved to laugh and have a good time. She truly wanted to make people happy. She

cherished the time she spent with her beloved family. She was very patriotic and loved her country. Flaudean was quick to tell

everyone “ I have had a good life”.

Flaudean was preceded in death by her parents John S. and Anna (Jessee) Beverly; her husband Carlos “Bull” Bolling, a

grandson Joshua Baker; a brother Kyle Beverly; a sister Audrey Doan; a niece Nancy Munal; and a special friend Mildred Odell.

Survivors include her daughter Paige Greene and husband Micheal -Columbia, SC; her son Randy Bolling and wife Cathy-Cedar Bluff, VA; grandchildren Joelle Bolling, Sarah Wright, Lucas Jones and Marissa Jones; great-grandchildren Mackenzie Bolling, Gracie Bolling, Emily Wright, Anna Wright, Foster Wright, Kiera Jones and Ziah Baker; several nieces, nephews and cousins; special friends Jeanette Cantrell and Darlene Bowman; and a host of friends and loved ones.

There will be a gathering of family and friends from 3:00 pm till 5:00 pm Monday December 4, 2023 in the Baker Funeral

Home Chapel. As per Flaudean’s wishes everyone is asked to dress casually.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Pound Rescue Squad, the Pound Presbyterian Church or a charity of your

choice.

Private entombment services will be held at a later date.

Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Flaudean Bolling.

POUND, VA- Ernest “Butch” Kingsley, 76, passed away Tuesday November 28, 2023 at the Johnson City Medical Center due to

complications from a previous accident. His family was at his

bedside.

Butch was of the Methodist faith. He was born November 18, 1947 in Watertown, NY. He was a former mechanic and factory worker and worked hard until he became disabled. Butch was an avid bowler, he enjoyed hunting, especially with a black powder rifle and hiking. Butch was always joking and cutting up, he loved to aggravate people.

Butch was preceded in death by his parents Ernest and Nina Mae

(Parker) Kingsley; and his sisters Elizabeth Schroy, Marjorie Bast

and Edith Fults.

Survivors include his brother John Kingsley and wife Patty-Pound,

VA; brothers-in-law Robert Schroy-Watertown, NY, David Fults-

North Carolina and Robert Bast-Florida; “ #1 nephew” Tom Schray

and wife Jonelle Denise-Florida; several; nephews and nieces; several

great-nephews and great-nieces; and a host of friends and loved ones.

As per Butch’s wishes, he will be cremated and there will be no public

services. At a later date his ashes will be buried with his parents,

Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Ernest

“ Butch” Kingsley.

EOLIA, KY – Delbert Clay Sturgill, 73, passed away peacefully

Friday November 10, 2023 at his home. He was surrounded by his loving

family. Clay was of the Baptist faith and worked as a loader operator for

many years at North Fork Mining in Partridge, KY. He enjoyed fishing,

long rides on his four wheeler, working on cars and watching a good

western on TV or reading a good western book. But what Clay loved

the most was the time he spent with his family, and seeing his little

Caroline would always brighten his day. He was a veteran of the

United States Army having served during the Vietnam War. Clay was preceded in death by his parents Denver and Lola Bell

(Hubbard) Sturgill and a sister Anna Maggard

Survivors include his wife of 23 years, Linda (Huges) Sturgill

of the home; his daughters, Lisa Renee Sturgill-Missouri, Tiffany

Sturgill-Eolia, KY and Kim Seals-Eolia, KY; sons Darin Sturgill-

Colorado, Mickael Sturgill and wife Josette-Pound, VA, John Bush-

Eolia, KY. Jamie Bush- Eolia, KY, William Bush- Eolia, KY and Jimmy

Govreu-Missouri: grandchildren, Elijah, Ethan, Timmy, Caroline,

Jaxson, Denver, Elizabeth, Travis, Anthony, Abby, Gavin, Payton, Dusty,

Garrett, Josette and Angelique; sisters, Norma Adams and husband

Ted-Eolia, KY, Linda Short and husband Darrell-Eolia, KY, Louise Boggs

and husband Paul-Pound, VA and Jeanette Back and husband David-

Eolia, KY; brothers Ray Sturgill and wife Liz-Indiana, Harold Sturgill

and wife Debbie-Pound, VA, Raymond Sturgill and wife Mary-Pound,

VA, Darrell Sturgill and wife Eileen -Wise, VA and Jimmy Sturgill-Pound, VA;

several nieces, nephews and cousins; and host of friends and loved ones.

Funeral services will be conducted at 6:00 pm Sunday November 12,

2023 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Randy Carter

officiating. The family will receive friends from 4:00 pm until time of services.

Graveside services will be conducted at 12 noon Monday November

13, 2023 at the Mullins/Sturgill Cemetery on Bear Fork Road-Pound,

VA where family members and friends will serve as pallbearers.

Family members and friends are asked to meet at Baker Funeral

Home by 11:00 am to prepare to go in procession to the cemetery.

Whitesburg VFW Post 5829 will perform military honors on the funeral

home parking lot prior to leaving for the cemetery.

Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Delbert

Clay Sturgill.

POUND, VA – Lilly Belle Brace blessed this world with her presence for 10 months and 12 days before passing away in the arms of her Mommy and Daddy on Sunday November 5, 2023 at the Niswonger Children’s Hospital. She was surrounded by

her immediate family.

Lilly was born December 24, 2022 at Pikeville Medical Center during a snow and ice storm. And although she was born with some special issues, she was a fighter from day one. She far exceeded all the expectations of her original medical prognosis. Everything was done on “Lilly Time”, she was a “Spicy Jalapeno” who would raise her eyebrows before belting out a cry. She eventually loved having her family running their fingers through her hair and having her feet kissed. Lilly was a “Pinky Up Proper Girl” with her precious little

pinkies often standing up, just one of the physical side effects she endured. She loved music, especially her special music box designed by Mae Robertson with its soothing melodies and sounds. Lilly loved her light up Linkimals with their beautiful colors and sounds, as well as her kitty cats and her boxer Daisy. She truly was one of the most beautiful little girls ever.

Through all these trying times Lilly’s family was able to see some of the truly kind acts that people who were complete strangers do for others. And although they were too many to list the family would like to extend as special thank you to the Pikeville Medical Center, the Pound Rescue Squad, the Niswonger Children’s Hospital, Hospice and Palliative Care of Virginia, the Yellow Door

Foundation of Charlottesville, VA, and the Guardian Riders of Bristol, TN.

Lilly Belle was preceded in death by her paternal great-grandmother Shirley Trent; and her maternal great-grandparents Harrison and Mary Easter (Muncy) Maggard.

Survivors include her parents Destiny Parrigan and Jeffrey Brace-Pound, VA, her sister Lana Jane Brace-Pound, VA ; her maternal grandparents Mary Bond-Pound, VA and Shane Ratliff-Florida; her paternal grandparents Jeff and Christy Brace-Pound, VA; special uncle Josh Bond-Pound, VA; special aunt and uncle Kerri “Sissy”

Brace and Aaron “Unkie” Brace-Pound, VA; special aunts Amy Alexander-Wise, VA, and Anna Salyers-Coeburn, VA; bonus aunt

Tara Fraley-Coeburn, VA; several aunts, uncles and cousins; and a host of friends and loved ones.

Celebration of life services will be held at 7:00 pm Wednesday November 8, 2023 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with

Reverend Mark Stallard and Reverend Randy Carter officiating.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until time of services.

Lilly Belle will be laid to rest Thursday November 9, 2023 at the Brace Family Cemetery on South Fork Road-Pound, VA

where the Guardian Riders will serve as honorary pallbearers.

Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Lilly Belle Brace.

Sheila Anderson Ulmer, 83, of Bourbon, IN, passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 in her home.

On October 25, 1940, Sheila Maxine Anderson was born near Pound, VA, up Laurel Fork near a beautiful pear tree. She was born to Moscoe and Clara (Adams) Anderson, the third daughter in a big ole mess of kids. Sheila ran those hills and hollers until the age of 15, when she moved to northern Indiana. She graduated from Atwood High School in 1959. She was a hairdresser and owned her own beauty shop. She was a member of the Etna Green United Methodist Church. Sheila lived for her children, her grandchildren, and her devoted husband, Jerry whom she married in March of 2005. There were many passions in Sheila’s life, which included master gardening, quilting, reading, attending her grandchildren’s sports events, growing beautiful hostas, ferns, daylilies, irises, and numerous perennials. She planted a forest of trees of many different varieties.

Sheila is preceded in death by her parents; her sisters: Garnell Anderson; Lena Keith; her brother, Duran Anderson; her stepson, Rod Ulmer; and her granddaughter, Katie Kosins.

Sheila is survived by her husband, Jerry; her brothers: Gerald Anderson; Charles (Sandy) Anderson; Michael Rose; Jeffery Rose; and her sisters: Peggy Shepherd; and Phyllis (Emil) Slone; her daughters: Bobbi (Eric) Kosins; Traci (Ken) McDavitt; and Ashley (Joe) Doll; her stepchildren: Jerry (Jan) Ulmer; Kim (Ed) Hickman; her grandchildren: Aaron (Michelle) Kosins; Corey (Katie) Kosins; Jordan Kosins; Schuyler (Julie) Stutzman; Lindsay (Devin) Shively; Savannah (Trevor) Gappa; Madeline Doll; Lena Doll; Clara Doll; and Hayden Doll; as well as nine great-grandchildren.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, November 4, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Etna Green Methodist Church (131 W Broadway St, Etna Green, IN 46524).

A funeral service will follow at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Kenneth Cooke officiating.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 am Monday November 6, 2023 at Dewey Memorial Cemetery (Pound, VA) with Baker Funeral Home of Pound VA assisting. Family and friends are asked to meet at the cemetery by 10:45 am.

Memorial donations may be made to Triton Trojans Sports Network (MCCF/TTSN Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 716, 2680 Miller Drive, Suite 120, Plymouth, IN 46563).

Deaton-Clemens Funeral Home-Bourbon, IN is serving the family of Sheila Anderson Ulmer.

WISE, VA – Sherry Genell Branham, 70, went to be with her Lord Tuesday October 31, 2023 from the Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was surrounded by her loved ones.

Sherry was of the Baptist faith, she had a warm and pleasant personality. She enjoyed people and never met a stranger. “ Sissy

Sherry” as she was known to her family, was a wonderful cook. She made a career out of her joy of feeding people and spent many years offering this skill at some of the best restaurants in the area.You probably had some of her delicious food at Dari Barn or the Coal Bucket in past years. This carried over into her love of feeding her family and making the best home-made banana

pudding you ever tasted. She was also a lover of thrillers, scary movies and telling ghost stories. She liked to talk on the CB radio where her handle was "Super Blonde". Sherry enjoyed spending time with her family sharing laughs and tales of times past. She could make anyone laugh until they cried. She spent the last several years living side by side with her beloved sister Mam who managed to get her into all sorts of shenanigans during their time together. It is only fitting that in death they shall rest side

by side so they can continue their funny antics.

Sherry was preceded in death by her parents Delmar and Leona (Mullins) Meade; brothers Jess Meade, General Meade, Newman Meade, Jerry Meade and Tommy Meade; and sisters Myrtle Hollyfield, Zelma South, Carzella Osborne and Glenda Rachel

“Mam” Fleming.

Survivors include her son Stuart Branham-Wise, VA; special nieces Melinda Stanley, Becky Short and Lea Adkins; special

great-nieces Eavan Muncy and Sidney Cress; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of friends and loved ones.

Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Friday November 3, 2023, in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Randy Carter officiating. The family will receive

friends from 5:00 pm until time of services.

Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 am Saturday November 4, 2023, at the Arvil Mullins Cemetery on Meade Fork Road in Pound, VA where pallbearers will be Paul Meade, Billy Stanley, Jeffrey Osborne, Ryan Adkins, Aidan England

and Stuart Branham.

Family and friends are asked to meet at Baker Funeral Home by 10:00 am for the final viewing and to prepare to go in

procession to the cemetery.

Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Sherry Genell Branham.

WISE, VA- ‘Sitting on the porch with his new companion Snoopy, watching the deer, feeling the heat of the warm sunshine and enjoying the beautiful world God had created, the Lord Jesus told our dad it was

time to come Home to be with Him for eternity.”

On Wednesday October 25, 2023 Dallas Bruce Shell went home to be with his Lord that he loved to talk about and had served and been faithful to for so many years. He loved to attend his family church, Mountain View Freewill Baptist Church on Pole Bridge Road in Wise, VA. When he was able, he was an avid fisherman, carpenter and

woodworker. As he and Carma Lee lived their lives they taught their children many useful life lessons, but the most precious lesson of all was the importance of giving

their life to and serving the Lord.

Bruce was born to Jasper and Mary Belle (Green) Shell on July 9, 1930. He was skilled carpenter and later taught carpentry at the Manpower Training Center at Wise County Technical School for 21 years until his

retirement. He was a veteran of the United States Army having served during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the Korean War Veterans and Pound, VFW Post 9600, where he previously served as Post Commander.

Bruce was preceded in death by his beloved wife Carma Lee Shell; daughter Regina Sue Shell Davis; parents Jasper and Mary Bell Shell; daughter-in-law Pamela Shell; brother Raymond Shell; and sisters Fannie Collier, Georgie Cooper and Roxie Hubbard.

Surviving are his sons Michael Shell and wife Sheila, Stephen Shell and wife Lola and Thomas Shell and wife Velma; brother Henry Shell and wife Beulah; grandchildren Steve Shell Jr. and wife Jamie, Jessica Maiden and husband Bobby, Miranda McDonald and husband Tony, Portia Martinez and husband Michael, Abby Mullins and Brian Davis and

wife Jenny; great-grandchildren Derek Mullins, Ty McDonald, Elijah McDonald, Levi Davis, Lillie Davis, Luke Davis, Hudson Maiden, Jonah Maiden and Gavin Densmore; several nieces and nephews; and a host of friends and loved ones.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:30 pm Sunday October 29, 2023 at the Mountain View Freewill Baptist Church with his son Reverend Tommy Shell, Elder Stacy

Potter and Reverend Mike Jordan officiating.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm until time of services.

Military graveside services will follow in the Mountian View Cemetery.

Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Dallas Bruce Shell.

HAYSI, VA – Laura Lynn Shiina, 54, entered into eternity Tuesday October 24, 2023 from Norton Community Hospital. Her loving family was at her side.

Laura was of the Christian faith. She was born December 20, 1968 in Detroit , MI to her parents Thomas Cichy and Sandra

(Franks) Cichy. Laura was always artistically talented and mechanically gifted. She graduated college with a bachelors

degree in computer automated design and was a veteran of the United States Navy where she served as an aircraft mechanic.

Laura had also worked as an automotive and diesel mechanic. She was an incredible artist and could draw anything. She loved

arts and crafts. Laura enjoyed caring for others, always putting their needs ahead of her own. She was always cleaning and

straightening things up, she loved cooking, especially making everyones favorite dish for them. Laura was always the center of the social circle, she loved gossiping, telling and listening to stories. She loved to run the roads, always looking for a good deal or finding something unique or just seeing somewhere new. She was always just fun to be around. She loved all kinds of music, classic rock, motown and country. She

enjoyed a good movie, a couple of her favorites were Oh Brother Where Art Thou and Good Fellas. Laura loved her dogs, Apollo the Boxer and Sissy the Pitbull were two of her favorites before they passed away.

Laura was preceded in death by her parents Thomas and Sandra Lou (Franks) Cichy; and her wife Angela Michaels.

Survivors include her daughters Paige Hollis and companion Don Mullins-Clinchco, VA and Melissa Garrett-Clintwood, VA; her sons Anthony Shiina and companion Lexi Powers-Norton, VA, Jeff Shiina and wife Bethany-Haysi, VA and Justin Michaels-Florida; her grandchildren Emi Lynn Shiina, Matthew Michaels, Bailey Ann Lucas, Colton Andrew Garrett, Priscilla Louise Garrett and one on the way Rain Laura Dawn Shiina; her sister Lisa Cichy-Florida; her brother Todd Cichy-Michigan; mother-in-law Dale Hernandez Holland-Florida; brother-in-law Michael Lee Hollis;

special friends Marnie Lucas-Grand Rapids MI, Sammy Coppola-California and Jessica Compton; several other relatives and loved

ones; and her dear old dog Marley the Chihuahua.

Celebration of life services will be held at

2:00 pm Sunday October 29, 2023 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel.

Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Laura Lynn Shiina.

POUND, VA- Audie Wayne Collier, 67, passed away Peacefully into eternity Tuesday October 24,2023 from Pikeville Medical Center- Pikeville, KY after a long illness.

Audie was Christian of the Baptist faith and attended Martha’s Chapel Church when his health would allow him. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle

and friend. Audie worked in the coal industry for over 20 years as a drill operator and retired due to health reasons from A&G Coal Company at the age of 52. He was an avid

UK basketball fan, enjoyed watching old western on tv, going to drag races and dirt track racing. Audie had a kind soul and would do anything he could for someone. He will be deeply missed by his friends and family. Audie remained heartbroken the last three years since the death of his wife

Susie.

Audie was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Marie “Susie Church” Collier; his son Shawn Keith Collier; his parents, Arlie

Collier Sr. and Arlene Anderson Collier; a brother, Arlie Collier Jr and a special friend, Eddie Bevins.

Survivors include granddaughter, Sarah Collier Bloomer and husband Brian - Pennington Gap, VA; a sister, Audrey Slemp

and husband Jimmy -Pound, VA; sister-in-law, Vivian Collier- Pound, VA; nieces, Jessee Mullins and Jeremy, Patti Owens and

Ethan, Kristi Rasnick and Travis, Heather Franklin and Brian and Holly Collier ; nephews, Greg Slemp and Christy, David

Slemp and Courney and several great nieces and nephews along with a host of cousins and friends and loved ones.

Graveside services will be conducted at 1:00 pm Thursday October 26, 2023 at the Dewey Cemetery- Pound, VA with Reverend Jimmy Slemp and Reverend David Slemp officiating.

Where family members will serve as pallbearers. Family and friends are asked to meet at the funeral home by 12 noon to prepare to go in procession to the cemetery.

A special thank you to the staff at Pikeville Medical Center for their excellent care of Audie and to the in-home nurses who

came weekly to care for him., also to Lifecare Ambulance Service for their continued support over the past 5 years.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to :Pound Rescue Squad - PO Box 711 Pound, VA 24279.

Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Audie Wayne Collier.

BLUEFIELD, WV – Robert “Bobby” Edward Harris Messer, 81, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, October 22, 2023 from his home. He was surrounded by his loving family.

Bobby was preceded in death by parents Anderson and Arlene Messer; his adoptive parents James and Irene Maggard Harris; his

brothers Harold, Wade, Wayne, David, Donald and Paul Messer; his first wife and mother of his children Nancy Obenshain Messer; his adopted brothers Charles and Roger Harris and sisters Patricia Phillips and Betty Sue Peters.

Survivors include his loving wife of 24 years Diane (Hampton) Messer-Bluefield, WV; his four children Tamara and James Cawthon-Manassas, VA, Adam and Kerry Messer-Williamsburg, VA, Tony Messer-Manassas,

VA and Andy and Mireille Messer-Winston-Salem NC; two stepsons Tim and Jessica Hampton-Bluefield, VA and Brad Sergeant-Bluefield, WV; 14 grandchildren; sisters Linda Vanover and companion Bill Mullins-Pound, VA and Carol Riley and husband John-Pound, VA; brothers Ronnie Ratliff and wife Lavern-Pound, VA and Greg Harris-Pound, VA; special friends, Butch and Sandy Coleman- Rocky Gap, VA and Wanda Green-Bluefield, VA; several nieces, nephews and cousins;

and a host of friends and loved ones.

Bobby’s mother passed away when he 3 years old and he was raised by his uncle James and Irene Harris. He attended school in Pound, VA and went to work in Manassas, VA where he married Nancy Obenshain

and they raised their four children. Bobby was a licensed plumber and worked for a construction company, then later had his own business. In the 90’s he moved back to Pound, VA and met his wife Diane. Diane’s job was transferred to Bluefield, WV where they presently live. Robert, Diane and Brad attended and were active members of

Heritage Baptist Church in Bland, VA. He was an avid bowler, he also enjoyed watching old tv shows, Andy Griffith and Gunsmoke being

two of his favorites and he loved his dogs and his cat.

In the past few months Diane’s sister Wanda Green and Bobby’s stepson Brad lovingly helped care for him.

Funeral services will be conducted 1:00 pm Friday October 27, 2023 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Greg

Cyphers and Reverend Travis Price officiating. The family will receive friends from 11:00 am until time of services.

Burial will follow at Mt. Zion Cemetery-Pound, VA where Tony VanHuss, Jonas Riley, Marcus Riley, Jackie Phillips, Haskel Phillips,

Donnie Harris, Ricky Dean Hampton, Tim Hampton and James Sergeant will serve as pallbearers.

Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Robert Edward Harris Messer.

WISE, VA - Bertha Ellen Smith, born April 1, 1941, passed away Friday October 20, 2023 at her home. She was surrounded by her

loving family.

Bertha was of the Christian faith. She was a homemaker and a caregiver who had taken care of generations of her family. If you

were sick, Bertha was the one who cared for you. One of her specialties was making a mean hot totty that could cure about

anything. She loved to cook and feed everybody. Bertha loved old country music, some of her favorite singers were Conway

Twitty, Loretta Lynn and Elvis Presley. She loved to dance andflat footing was her specialty. Bertha enjoyed watching and

fussing at the television, The Waltons, Heat of the Night and Walker Texas Ranger were some of her favorite shows. But Bertha’s greatest joy was caring for her kids, grandkids and great-grandkids.

Bertha was preceded in death by her parents Carlos and Hazel Mullins; two grandchildren Kristi Smith and Jeffery Smith; five sisters Nancy Whited, Ruthie Kilgore, Naomi Sartin, Trudy Stuart and Jo Bernice Mullins; and one brother Cossie Mullins.

Bertha is survived by her four children Tammy Marcum and Johnny Ramey, Timothy Smith, Bobby Smith and Carolyn and

Chris Hughes; her grandchildren Felicia and Adam Wright, Brittany and C J Adkins, Ashley and Buck Ratliff, Robert and McKinley Smith, Josh and Adrianna Smith, Parker Smith,

Brantley Branham, Michael and Amy Smith, Jamie Smith, Caitlyn Hughes and Cesar Olguin and Joel Hughes; her great-

grandchildren Hayley, Lexi, Amelia, Ava, Isiah, Zara, Mallory, Jaxson, Alivia, Landon, Leo, Zachary, Victoria and two on the

way; her four sisters Fran Mullins, Rhonda Lewis, Carrie Ratliff and Regeania Mullins; her six brothers Merdie Mullins, Roy Mullins, Johnny Mullins, Jim Mullins, Connie Mullins and Bill Mullins, numerous nieces, nephew sand cousins, special friends Renee Wilson and April Mullins from In-Home Health and

Brianna Hutchison and all the nurses from Caris Hospice; and a host of family and friends.

Funeral services will be conducted at

7:00 pm Monday October 23, 2023 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Randy Carter officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00pm until time of services.

Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 am Tuesday October 24, 2023 at the Riley Mullins Cemetery where Adam Wright, C J Adkins, Timothy Smith, Bobby Smith, Josh Smith, Robert Smith,Chris Hughes and Buck Ratliff will serve as pallbearers. Family

and friends are asked to meet at Baker Funeral Home by 10:00 amfor a final viewing and to prepare to go in procession to the cemetery.

Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Bertha Ellen Smith.

POUND, VA – Ronnie Allen Dingus, 61, passed away unexpectedly Friday October 13, 2023 at the Dickenson Community Hospital-Clintwood, VA

Ronnie was of the Christian faith and an avid coon hunter, he enjoyed raising and conditioning roosters caring for his

dogs. His son David was always by his side. Ronnie always enjoyed joking and having a good time, he just wanted everyone to be happy. Ronnie had grieved the loss of his

mother since last December until his passing.

Ronnie was preceded in death by parents Thelmar "Clutch" Dingus and Ethel Mae (Stidham) Dingus; his brother Harold

Dingus; his paternal grandparents William and Verdie Dingus; and his maternal grandparents Emanuel and Mary Stidham.

Ronnie is survived by his sons Bradley Dingus-Dodge City, KS and David Dingus-Pound, VA; his ex-wife and the mother of his children Melissa Martin-Dodge City, KS;

his companion Sandra Collins-Pound, VA; her children Destiny Mullins and husband Larry-Whitesburg, KY and Amber Collins and companion Ray Smith-Pound, VA;

and her grandchildren Walker Sexton and Kayden Collins; sisters Glenetta Stanley and husband Nolan-Pound, VA, Arlene Cantrell-Pound, VA, Kathy Cantrell and companion

Johnny Mullins-Pound, VA and Delilah Calton and husband Terry-Wise, VA; brother Newton Dingus-Pound, VA; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of friends and loved ones to mourn his passing.

Funeral services will be conducted at 12 Noon Monday October 16, 2023 at the Pyles Memorial Chapel Church-Pound, VA with Reverend Randy Carter officiating. The

family will receive friends from 10:00 am until time of services

Burial will follow in the Dingus Family Cemetery on Baker-Collins Road in Pound, VA where family members and friends will serve as pallbearers.

Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Ronnie Allen Dingus.

POUND, VA – Newton Arnold McCoy, 80, passed away on Thursday October 5, 2023, at the Norton Community Hospital

after several years of declining health which had left him bedridden.

Newton was born June 2,1943 on Bold Camp in Pound, VA. He was a 1961 graduate of Pound High Scholl where he played football and other sports. He later went on to further his education at Emory & Henry College and ETSU. After graduating, Newton briefly taught school at Clintwood and Coeburn before later becoming an Insurance Adjuster which would frequently take him away from home for months at a time when hurricanes or other natural disasters would strike. Some years later he would also pass the bar exam and practiced law for a time before his health deteriorated. When he was able, he attended Hamilton Chapel Church. Newton loved to read, play golf, watch football and watch his favorite television shows. While he was still able, he enjoyed taking day trips with Irene and their dogs.

Newton was preceded in death by his parents Kermit and Ada (Smith) McCoy; two daughters, Valerie Lynn McCoy and infant daughter, Casey McCoy and his son Colley Brennen McCoy.

Survivors include his wife of 42 years Irene (Paragon) McCoy-Pound VA; his son Conner McCoy and companion Heather Cox-Pound,

VA; step grandchildren Ray Lane and Mackenzie Lane; special niece and nephew, Lanny and Matthew Bolling; several cousins; and a host of friends and loved ones.

Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Saturday October 7, 2023 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Elder Danny Baker officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until time of services.

Graveside services will be conducted at 2:00 pm Sunday October 8, 2023, in the McCoy Cemetery on Cumbo Road in Pound, VA where Conner McCoy, Rayl Lane, Mackenzie Lane, Tommy Paragon, Tony Paragon and J T Polk will serve as pallbearers. Family and friends are asked to meet at Baker Funeral Home by 1:00 pm to prepare to go in procession to the cemetery.

The family would like to extend their gratitude to Life Care Ambulance, Pound Rescue Squad, Intrepid Home Health the ER and ICU personel of Norton Community Hospital for care they gave Newton.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the Pound Rescue Squad or the Shriner’s Children s Hospital.

Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Newton Arnold McCoy.

POUND, VA – Greta Sue Bolling, 72, passed into eternity Friday September 29, 2023 from her residence. Her loving

daughters were by her side.

Greta was a Christian and attended the Pound Church of God of Prophecy. She was a licensed cosmetologist and had worked

as beautician for over 30 years. Greta was a people person, she was a wonderful story teller and loved to make people happy.

Greta enjoyed sewing, doing crafts and painting. She loved the television show Naked and Afraid saying that she wished it had been around a few years earlier so she could have been a contestant.

She also loved the outdoors and really enjoyed riding UTVs.Greta cherished the time she spent with her family and friends.

Greta was preceded in death by her father Bennie Allen Bolling; her mother Marie (Fleming) Meade; and a brother Kyle Bolling.

Survivors include her daughters Chastity McGaughy -Kemper-KY and Shawna Hensley-Pound, VA; grandson Marshall Kyle Hensley

and wife Haylee-Clintwood, VA; great-granddaughter Josie Mae Hensley and great-grandson on the way Tatum Kyle Hensley; her brother Ricky Bolling and wife Susie-Pound, VA; her sisters Faye

Mullins and husband Fank-Pound, VA and Darlene Boggs and

husband Jess-Pound, VA; several nieces, nephews and cousins;

and a host of close friends and loved ones.

As per Greta’s wishes, she will be cremated and there will be no

public services.

Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Greta

Sue Bolling.

Dillard Beauford Shortt, May 27, 1939-March 19, 2023 Dillard Shortt

passed away at the VITAS Hospice Center in Lake Wales, FL after a

lengthy illness. He lived in Lakeland, FL.

Dillard had worked for Labor Finders for 12 years as a transport

driver. Dillard was a Veteran of the United States Army he was stationed at Fort Knox, KY and later stationed in Germany. Dillard loved sitting on the front porch with friends and neighbors. He enjoyed his Harley Davidson motorcycle and watching wrestling.

Dillard was preceded in death by a son, Michael Shortt of North

Carolina; a granddaughter Melissa Jeanette Heath of North Carolina;

his father Guy Shortt of Pound, VA; his mother Gladys Shortt of Pound,

VA; a sister Lucille Lusher of Michigan; and a brother Ronnie Shortt of

Pound, VA.

Dillard is survived by a daughter Michele Shortt heath of South Carolina; a granddaughter Miranda Nelms; great grandchildren Shawn Michael, Joshua Jr., Obediah and Ariel Jeanette; three brothers Victor and Shelby Shortt, Ray and Cookie Shortt and Roy and Suzy Shortt, all of Pound, VA; a sister Joy Dennison of Michigan; several nieces, nephews and cousins; special friends Margaret Bowman and Tracey of Lakeland, FL.

The family would like to thank Siegler Funeral Home of Mulberry, FL,

and the nurses and caregivers at VITAS Hospice Center of Lake Wales,

FL

According to Dillard’s wishes he wanted to be cremated, sent to Baker Funeral Home in Pound and his remains buried in the Shortt Family Cemetery. Thanks to them for their help.

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our precious Mother/ Mamaw - Wilma Austin.

Wilma Ann Mullins Austin was born on October 22, 1934, the second child of eleven children, to Ed and Lola Robinson Mullins. Not many people knew she was named at birth Willie Ann after her great grandmother Willie Ann Poore; however, she was always called Wilma. She was a daughter, sister; wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend to many.

She had a tremendous impact on our lives and loved her family fiercely! She worked hard all her life, whether it be her career of over 30 years at Wise Appalachian Regional Hospital, gardening, canning/preserving food, she excelled at it all and passed along her work ethic to both of her children. Wilma was a wonderful cook, and after many requests, finally published a cookbook in 2008 with a lifetime of stories, remedies, recipes, and this legacy of hers will be cherished by many for years to come.

At the age of 25, Wilma's mother passed away leaving behind many younger children with only their father to care for them. Without hesitation, Wilma took her five-year-old son and four-month-old daughter to stay with her father and siblings to help care for them after such a tragic loss, and our Daddy "Berlin" would come on weekends to visit his wife and children. The ten children were all 2 years apart in age, and to this day, have always been a loving and close-knit family. Wilma was strong in her faith and prayed nightly for her family and others in need. She was active in the church for many years at the Open-Door Tabernacle (later renamed Independent Baptist Church), and later became a member at Hamilton Chapel.

Wilma was predeceased by her husband of 66 years, Berlin Austin, her parents Ed and Lola Mullins, a sister Irma Louise, and 2 brothers John Ed Mullins and Carl P. Mullins, her mother and father-in-law, Dewey and Snoda Austin, sisters-in-law Trula Austin Kozitka, Pat Mullins, Phyllis Mullins, and Norma Mullins. Family was everything to mom and she loved and cared for everyone with all she had.

She is survived by her children Stan Austin (Vivian), Clintwood, VA, Sandy Richards (Steve), Knoxville, TN, 2 grandchildren Chad Richards (Stephanie), Arlington, VA, Hallie Duncan (Zane), Knoxville, TN, and her two precious great-grandsons, Zane, Jr., and Miles Duncan. She was also blessed to have 6 brothers and 1 sister survive her - Muncie Mullins, Earl Mullins, Donnie Mullins (Patsy), James Mullins, Bob Mullins (Norma), sister Linda Jane Stone (Doug), Joe Lee Mullins (Karen), many special nieces, nephews, cousins, and a long list of close and caring friends.

We are at peace because we know she is with the Lord, her beloved husband, her parents, brothers, sister, grandparents, and so many other friends and family members who have gone before her.

The pallbearers will be her nephews: Eddie Mullins, Greg Mullins, Adam Mullins, Danny Mullins, Steven Mullins, Jason Mullins. Honorary pallbearers will be her remaining nephews - Rick Mullins, Brad Mullins, Derek Mullins, Jonathan Mullins, Randall Mullins, and Matt Mullins.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Wise County Food Bank, Pound Branch PO box 2977, Wise, Va, 24293 or the Pound Historical Society

P O box 373 Pound, VA 24279.

Funeral Services will be conducted Sunday, October 1, 2023, at 5:30 PM in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Greg Cyphers officiating. Receiving of friends will be held prior to the service from 3:00 PM to 5:15.

Entombment services will be held at the Temple Hill Memorial Gardens Monday October 2, 2023, at 11:00AM with Reverend Burns Robinson officiating. Family and friends are asked to meet at Baker Funeral Home by 9:30AM to prepare to go in procession to the cemetery.

Baker Funeral Home-Pound is serving the family of Wilma Ann Mullins Austin.

APPALACHIA, VA – Douglas Fayne Balthis, 69, entered into eternity Tuesday September 26, 2023 from his home. His sisters

were near his bedside.

Doug was of the Baptist faith and attended the Haven of Praise Church in Appalachia, VA. He was a retired coal miner having

worked most of his career at Mullins Coal Company as a miner and then as a foreman. Doug loved working on cars and watching

Virginia Tech football and NASCAR racing. He loved his dogs, Boss (a chihuahua) and Bruno, Deuce and Baby (pit bulls). Doug

enjoyed a good cup of coffee and a cigarette. But his greatest joy was the time he spent with his kids and grandchildren.

Doug was preceded in death by his parents Curtis and Leonia (Vanover) Balthis; his precious daughter Sasha Balthis; sisters

Sue Ledin and Dorothy Farmer; and brothers Walter Balthis and Palmer Balthis.

Survivors include his daughter Melanie Susann Hughes-Big Stone Gap , VA; his sons Douglas Shawn Balthis and wife Traci-Roxboro, NC, Jamie Allen Balthis and wife Amelia-Big Stone Gap, VA and Jordan Arnett-Keokee, VA; grandchildren Zachary Balthis, Cody Wink, Blaine Stone, Logan Wink, Santana Balthis, Cadence Balthis, Zander Hughes, Zoey Hughes and Hannah Balthis; great-grandchildren Brenden Wink, Arrianna

Wink, Journey Wink and Makala Wink; sisters Janice Sturgill-Gate City, VA, Gail Cantrell-Pound, VA and Rhonda Stidham and husband Mitchell-Pound, VA; several nieces, nephews and cousins; special friends Kristen Brooke Sergent, Madison Sergent and Kaitlyn Jones; and a host of friends and loved ones.

Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Thursday September 28, 2023 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with

Reverend Lee Stidham officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until time of services.

Graveside committal services will be conducted at 11:00 am Friday September 29, 2023 at Powell Valley Memorial Gardens-

Big Stone Gap, VA where family members will serve as pallbearers. Family and friends are asked to meet at Baker Funeral

Home by 9:45 am to prepare to go in procession to the cemetery.

Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Douglas Fayne Balthis.

POUND, VA- On Monday, September 18,

J. D. Cantrell, Jr., died at the Laurels in Norton, VA of natural causes. He was

ninety-five years old. J. D. (Poppy J. D. to his grand and great-grandchildren was born on June 18, 1928, in Pound, Virginia to John Dee Cantrell Sr. and Hannah Naomi Mullins Cantrell.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his sisters Italy Ellen Short, Lottie Bernice Willis, Mildred Ann Cantrell Rose, and

his brothers Clayton Thurston and James Bruce Cantrell, Sr.

J. D. is survived by his wife, Betty Jo Dove Cantrell; his children Robert Jeffrey Cantrell (and wife Eileen) and Byron Dee Cantrell (and wife Carmen); grandchildren Whitney

Cantrell Bender, J. Matthew Cantrell, Lindsey Cantrell and Caitlin Cantrell; great grandchildren Lila Rhea Bender, Alena Eileen Bender, Roan Oliver Cantrell, Carver Ray Cantrell, and Zinnia Sue Cantrell. J. D. is also survived by several beloved nieces and nephews.

J. D. graduated from Christpher Gist High S School in Pound, Virginia, in 1948 (where he was an outstanding basketball player), from Emory and Henry College in 1951 with a bachelor’s degree, and from the University of Virginia with an M.Ed. He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. J. D. married his beloved wife, Betty Jo, on March 8, 1954. He then taught at Pound High School for several years, where he also coached basketball and baseball for one year. He resigned his teaching position in the early 1960’s to work full-time for State Farm

Insurance until retiring in 1980; he and his wife also owned Robo’s Drive-In.

J. D. dedicated his life to his family, his friends and his community. He was a member of the Fairview Old Regular

Baptist Church in Pound, and he served on several civic and local boards, including the Mountain Empire Community College Board, the Wise County School Board, a local hospital board, and was a member of the Pound Lions Club. J. D. enjoyed gardening and traveling, having visited forty-nine of

the fifty United States. He will be remembered always as a loving and giving husband, father, grandfather, and friend.

Funeral services will be conducted at 12:00 Noon Friday September 22, 2023 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel

with Elder Willie Cantrell officiating. The family will receive friends from 11:00 am until time of services.

Burial and committal services will follow in the John Dee

Cantrell Cemetery-Pound, VA where family members and friends serve as pallbearers.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to Mountain Empire Older Citizens, Inc., P O Box 888, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219.

The family would like to acknowledge several individuals who provided such kind care for J. D. over the past few years: Diane and Chris Sproles, Anita Blanton, and all of the workers

at the Laurels.

Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of J. D. Cantrell, Jr.

POUND, VA – Jeanie Aleta Sturgill, 69, entered into eternity Saturday September 16, 2023, at 9:40 pm while a resident of

Heritage Hall-Big Stone Gap, VA. Her loving family was at her side.

Jeanie Aleta was a Christian and a devoted member of Mt Zion Baptist Church for over 40 years. She was loving wife, mother,

grandmother, sister and friend. She was well known for her ability with crafts-especially her afghans and baby blankets of which she

had made hundreds and her painted animal rocks.

Jeanie Aleta was preceded in death by a son Benjamin Matthew; her parents Kenneth, Sr. and Mary Alta (Sergeant) Bolling; a sister

Lynette Barker; father-in-law Pete Sturgill and mother-in-law Grace Sturgill.

A special thank you to the nurses, CNA’s, therapists and all the staff at Heritage Hall. The most important thing was the friendship

and love shown to her. She met some special people who became dear friends.

Jeanie Aleta is survived by her loving husband of 51+ years Glen Sturgill; her son Glendon Sturgill and wife Cari; her granddaughters Hallie Sturgill and Kylie Sturgill all of Pound, VA; a sister Linda

Boggs and husband Vernon- Newport, VA; brothers Kenny Bolling and wife Marla-Pound, VA and Norman Bolling and wife Sandy-Pound, VA; niece Whitney Begley and husband Pat; nephews Jaret Bolling and wife Nicole, Eric Bolling and wife Katy, Benjamin

Bolling, Josh Bolling and wife Jessica and Jessee Barker.

A deep thank you to her church family, she loved you all; love to her cousin Eunice; dear friends Annette Stidham, Joanne Kiser and Rita Hinkley; someone special Deborah Lynn Mullins; and dear friend of many years Brenda Roberts.

Graveside services will be conducted at 12:30 pm Tuesday September 19, 2023, at the Bolling/Sturgill Cemetery in the Flat

Gap section of Pound, VA with Reverend Randy Carter officiating. Family members and friends will serve as pallbearers.

The family will receive friends from 11:00 am until 12:00 Noon in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel and then travel in procession to the cemetery.

Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Jeanie Aleta Sturgill.

JENKINS, KY – Rosemary Mullins, 73, entered into her eternal reward Thursday September 14, 2023 from the Hazard Regional Medical Center. Her loving sons

were by her side.

Rosemary was of the Baptist faith. She was a loving mother and grandmother. Rosemary had been a caregiver all her life. She helped raise her siblings, she raised her sons and worked as a caregiver for many years at a rest home. Rosemary loved the time she spent with her family, whether it was a big family event or just hanging out together. But her greatest joy was the time she spent with her grandson Aiden. He was the apple of her eye.

Rosemary was preceded in death by her mother Dora Mullins Vanover; her sisters Mary Lou Beard and Dora Vanover; and a brother Roy Vanover.

Rosemary is survived by her sons Tony Mullins-Jenkins, KY and Brad Mullins-Whitesburg, KY; her grandson Aiden

Mullins; her sisters Linda Stewart-Jenkins, KY and Helen DuVall-Michigan; several nieces, nephews and cousins; her extended family and a host of friends and loved ones.

Rosemary will be cremated and no public services at this time.

Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Rosemary Mullins.

Bonnie Lou Dunn, 74, passed away peacefully at her childhood home surrounded by family September 10, 2023, from complications of cancer. Bonnie was born in Wise VA, on November 19, 1948, to Percy Mullins and Emagene Mullins. The second youngest of four children, the family moved around a number of times throughout Southwestern and Northern Virginia, before settling in Wise County in 1970.

Bonnie first married in 1966 and gave birth to son Edmund in 1967, and daughter Heather in 1970. In 1975 she remarried and gave birth to son Alistair in 1979. In 1989 she married Harry Dunn with son Colin and daughter Christine.

Bonnie had an adventurous spirit, and has lived in Virginia, Mississippi, and England before settling down in Florida. She traveled the world with her beloved husband Harry, visiting dozens of countries including Ireland, Italy, France, Switzerland, Sweden, Morocco, Greece, Africa, and the Middle East. She has ridden the prestigious Orient Express railway, climbed mountains in Hawaii, and toured the glaciers of Alaska.

She had a strong loving connection to her siblings and extended family and became the unofficial matriarch for helping carry on family traditions. During her last days, her wish was to pass in peace among the love of her immediate & extended family at her childhood home during the family’s “September Meeting” reunion, a tradition since the late 1800’s.

She was selfless, caring, giving and had a glow and charm to her that was infectious with the knack of making everyone she met feel cherished and special. She was an avid crafter and loved making family & friends personalized gifts for every occasion from her room full of “treasures”. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother – she provided unfailing support, guidance, and LOVE to all – she will be forever missed.

Bonnie is survived by her husband Harry Dunn; five children Edmund Farmer (Kimberly), Heather Christine Watts (Steve), Alistair Malcolm Christopher Whitson (Meghan), Colin Dunn (Diana), Christine Dunn (Ken); siblings Patricia Fleming, Joyel Mullins (Sharon), Hubert Mullins (Shirley); grandchildren Sofia, Mira, and Elena Farmer, Jefferey Cohan, Trenton Dunn, Abbigail, Riley, and Alysa Watts, Sean, Liam, and Malcolm Whitson; great grandchildren Tenlee, Tadison, and Titan Cohan.

Funeral services will be conducted 7:00pm Friday September 15, 2023, in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Troy Belcher officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00pm until time of services.

Graveside services will be held 12:00pm Saturday September 16, 2023, at the Levi Cantrell Cemetery, Pound, VA where friends and family will serve as pallbearers.

Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Bonnie Lou Dunn.

POUND, VA – Everett Gene Rutherford, 83, entered into his eternal reward Thursday September 7, 2023, from the Norton

Community Hospital. His loving family was by his side.

Everett was a Christian of the Baptist faith and veteran of the United States Army having served in Korea. He was also a retired underground coal miner with 20 plus years of experience and a certified electrician. Everett was a excellent

mechanic, and a good carpenter and plumber. He was just a jack of all trades. He also enjoyed hunting and gardening. Everett

loved his God, his family and his country.

Everett was preceded in death by his parents James Ballard Rutherford and Louetta (Long) Rutherford; his daughter Donna Sue Osborne Davidson; infant brother, Allan Leon Rutherford; infant sister Artinis Rutherford; brothers, E.J. Rutherford, Howard Rutherford and David Rutherford.

Survivors include his loving wife of 36 years Barbara Rutherford-Pound, VA; daughters Jennifer Hall -Pound, VA and Lisa Griggs-

Pound, VA; grandchildren, Jimmy Osborne. Jessica Osborne, Stephanie Hall, Christopher Boggs, Brandon Boggs and Logan

Hall; great-grandchildren Devin Osborne, Draven Boggs, Willow Boggs, Rose Marie Boggs, Lyndon Boggs and Carly Boggs; sisters, Rosetta South- Charleston, SC, Stella Wood- Blountville, TN, Linda Sherfey- Bristol, VA, Sarah Cross- Bristol, VA and Bertha Turner- Duffield, VA; brothers, Gerald Rutherford- Bristol, VA, William Herbert Rutherford-Bristol, VA and Harold James Rutherford- Abingdon, VA; son-in-law Roy Davidson-Norton, VA; sisters-in-law Juanita Rutherford and Evelyn Rutherford; special friend, Joe Carter; his fur baby, Corky; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins;

and a host of friends and loved ones.

Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm September 14, 2023, in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Randy Carter

officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until time of services.

Graveside services will be conducted at 12 Noon Friday September 15, 2023, at the Dewey Cemetery-Pound, VA where Joe Carter, Jeremy Jones, Drew Slemp Brandon Boggs, Logan Hall, and Chris Boggs will serve as pallbearers. Family and friends are asked to meet at Baker Funeral Home by 11:00 am.

The VFW will perform military rites in the funeral home parking lot prior to going in procession to the cemetery.

Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Everett Gene Rutherford.

And ye now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your hearts shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you.

John 16:22

WISE, VA – Franklin Ladon Mullins, 77, entered into his eternal reward Friday, September 1, 2023 from the Holston

Valley Medical Center-Kingsport, TN after an extended illness.

Franklin was a Christian of the Baptist faith. He read his Bible regularly and was well versed in his knowledge of the Bible.

Franklin was a retired carpenter and an excellent woodworker. He had made many nice pieces of furniture for himself and

family members. He was an avid reader and liked many types of books. His greatest joy was spending time with his family, he loved going to amusem*nt parks, family vacations and family trips. Franklin had a calm nature and a kind smile, even though he had faced many trials in his lifetime.

Franklin was preceded in death by his mother Veldia Mullins Maggard and stepfather Andy Maggard; his wife Shirley Mullins; his daughters Darlene Mullins, Charlene Baldwin and Jennifer Mullins; his son Franklin Mullins, Jr.; and a brother Van Maggard.

Survivors include his daughter Greta Lambert and husband Renick Proffitt-MT Jackson, VA; his grandchildren Scotty

Baldwin, Brandon Baldwin, Kila Baldwin, Travis Mullins, Patrick Lambert, Lorna Mullins and Justin Winkle; 6 great-

grandchildren; brothers James Mullins, Danny Mullins, Alan Maggard, Kenneth Maggard and David Maggard; several nieces, nephews and cousins; special Friends Harold and Vanessa Barnette ; and ahost of friends and loved ones.

Memorial services will be conducted at 12 Noon Saturday September 9, 2023, in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends from 11 am until time of services.

Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Franklin Ladon Mullins.

Janice Boggs Hamilton, 94, passed away Thursday, August 31, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loving family and friends.

Janice was born and lived her entire life in Pound VA, where she and her husband, James “Jim” Hamilton, owned and operated Citizens Dry Cleaners for over 30 years. She was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary and was a strong believer in her Christian faith. Her greatest joy in life was spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

Janice was preceded in death by her beloved husband of over 55 years, James “Jim” Hamilton; her son, Jimmy Dale Hamilton; her parents, Jarvey and Sarah Viola Cantrell Boggs; her grandfather, Rev. William “Mack” Cantrell; her sister, Dossie Hollenbeck Short; her brothers Cossie Boggs, Forrester Boggs, Berkley Boggs, Fletcher Boggs, Dallas Boggs, and Veldon Boggs; her special niece, Jeri Hoffman; and her special friends, Ilene Boggs and Evelyn Crawford.

She is survived by her son, Randy V. Hamilton and wife Stephenie, Pound VA; daughters, Mitzi Slemp and husband, Glen, Pound VA, and Tempi Hale and husband, Ron, Abingdon VA; daughter-in-law, Glenna Hamilton, Pound VA; grandchildren, Kathy Hamilton, Drew Slemp and partner, Steph Hall, and BradLee Hamilton; great-grandchildren, Dylan Hamilton, Abby Hamilton, Ryder Hamilton, and Harper Hamilton. Special friends: “Nut” Robinson, Angie Salyer, and Denise Pilkenton, and a host of special nieces, nephews, cousins,

and friends.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, September 5th, from 11:00am to 1:00pm at Baker Funeral Home, followed by a reading of the obituary and words of comfort by her nephew, Larry Boggs.

Entombment will be at 3:00 pm at Powell Valley Memorial Gardens, Big Stone Gap, VA
Pallbearers will include: Drew Slemp, Dylan Hamilton, BradLee Hamilton, “Nut” Robinson, Howie Rex Boggs, Richard Ventro, and Chad Cantrell.

Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Jaice Boggs Hamilton.

VALDOSTA, GA – Marcus Johnson, 57, unexpectedly passed away

Sunday August 27, 2023. He was born October 11, 1965 to Robert "Bob" and Brenda (Whitaker) Johnson in Jenkins, KY.

Marcus was of the Baptist faith. He was a loving husband, father,

grandfather, son and friend. He loved to work so that he could

provide for his family. He worked for the John T. Friis Company as

a supervisor. In his free time he enjoyed fishing and hunting and

just being outdoors. He liked doing construction and home

improvement projects. He was really a jack-of-all-trades and was known as a problem solver. He loved people and was always ready

to help or brighten their day in any way he could. But his greatest enjoyment in life was the time he spent with his kids and grandkids.

Marcus was truly a great man whose impact will forever be felt

by his family that loves him dearly. He was a selfless man whose passing left an unimaginable gap in the hearts of his loved ones.

His ability to sacrifice, provide, support, forgive and love will forever be engrained in all who he knew.

Marcus was preceded in death by his father Robert “Bob”

Johnson and his grandparents William and Della Mae Johnson.

Survivors include his wife Carolyn Johnson-Valdosta, GA; his

mother Brenda Johnson-Payne Gap, KY; his children Marcus

Johnson, Jr. and wife Audria-Valdosta, GA, Robert Johnson-

Valdosta, GA, Joey Kilgore-Texas, Geni Fontenot-Texas, Brandi

Ramuar-Valdosta, GA and Natrielle Bennett-Valdosta, GA ;

grandchildren Kristen Daughtery, Harley Henderson, Kloe

Johnson, Lea Johnson, Garren Johnson, Madison Johnson,

Sailor Johnson and Paisley Johnson; brothers Ronnie Johnson-

Valdosta, GA and Nolan Johnson and wife Staci-Hamlet, NC;

several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host

of extended family members and friends.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 pm Monday

September 4, 2023 at the Payne Gap Freewill Baptist Church

with Pastor Hollis Bevins officiating. The family will receive

friends from 12:00 noon until time of services.

Burial will follow in the Whitaker Cemetery in Payne Gap,

KY where Marcus Johnson Jr., Nolan Johnson, Jacob Johnson,

Ronnie Johnson and Will Welch will serve as pallbearers.

Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of

Marcus Neal Johnson, Sr.

ST PAUL, VA – Johnny Morgan Honeycutt, Jr., 61, entered into eternity Wednesday August 30, 2023 from his home after a long and courageous battle with many health issues. He was surrounded by his loving family.

Johnny was of the Baptist faith. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Johnny loved watching NASCAR racing ..being a diehard Jeff Gordon fan, also an avid Tennessee Vols fan and a Detroit Lions fan. He enjoyed listening to Elvis Presley and going with Paralee to play Bingo. He also loved to trade cars.

Johnny was preceded in death by his parents Johnny and Ethel Mae (Harris) Honeycutt; a brother Russell Honeycutt; and a sister Debbie Mullins.

Survivors include his wife of 36 years Parlee (Barlow) Honeycutt-St Paul, VA; his daughters Lara Honeycutt Wilson and husband Howard- St Paul, VA, Kayla Honeycutt Schroeder and husband

Richard-Pound, VA; Tabby Graham and companion, Adam Meredith- Norton VA, bonus daughter, Ruby Buchanan- Pound, VA; grand-children, Kaylie Rose, Brayden Rutherford, Ravyn Meredith ,Chloe Smith and Athena Meredith ; brothers Robert Honeycutt and wife Peggy-Norton, VA and Jeffrey Honeycutt-Norton, VA; several nieces,

nephews and cousins; and a host of extended family, friends and loved ones.

Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Friday September

1, 2023 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Randy Carter officiating. The family will receive friends from5:00 pm until time of services.

Graveside committal services will be conducted at 12 noon Saturday September 2, 2023 at the Wise Cemetery where Richard Schroeder, Howard Wilson, Cody Dotson, Johnny Darrell, Jeff Honeycutt, Jessie Barlow, Chris McClain and Joseph McClain will serve as pallbearers. Family and friends are asked to meet at Baker Funeral Home by 11:00 am to prepare to go in procession to the cemetery.

Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Johnny Morgan Honeycutt, Jr.

POUND, VA- Thelma Lea Collins, 81, entered into eternity Sunday August 28,2023 from Holston Valley Medical Center. Her loving family was at her bedside.

Thelma was a Christian and a member of Pyles Memorial Freewill Baptist Church- Pound, VA for 17 years. She loved her

Lord and Savior and attended church when able. Thelma also enjoyed canning, cooking for her family and friends, watching

Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy and Days of Our Lives and going to flea markets. But her most treasured moments were the time

she spent with her family, especially her grandchildren, they were her pride and joy, she was always so proud of her family.

Thelma is preceded in death by her husband Allen “Bud” Collins; a granddaughter, Chelsey Nicole Herrington; her father, Nathan Wright; and grandmother/mother, Hannah Wright.

Survivors include her daughters, Diane Herrington and husband Aaron- Belews Creek, NC and Donna Bolling and husband Allen –Pound, VA; a son Allen Curtis Collins and wife Teresa- Norton, VA; grandchildren, Hannah Bolling and Allen Herrington; special friend, Alta Martin and a host of friends

and loved ones to mourn her passing and cherish her memory.

Private graveside services will be conducted at 1:00 TuesdayAugust 29, 2023 at the Orvin Stallard Cemetery-Pound, VA

with Reverend Troy Belcher officiating. Pallbearers will be Allen Bolling, Allen Curtis Collins, Aaron Herrington, Allen Herrington, Sheman Collins and Mark Mullins.

Baker Funeral Home- Pound, VA is serving the family of Thelma Lea Collins.

POUND, VA – Mrs. Rosa Eileen Mullins, 91, peacefully entered into her eternal reward Saturday August 19, 2023 from her residence. She was surrounded by her

loving family.

Eileen was a born again Christian and charter member of Pyles Memorial Chapel Church for over 70 years. She was a loving homemaker and seamstress who cared endlessly for her family. Eileen was a former employee of United Cleaners and Sears. She loved to cook and feed people, she enjoyed

word puzzles and jigsaw puzzles. Eileen loved yard sales,thrift stores and eating out. She faithfully attended church

until she was physically unable to go any longer. Eileen was a good Christian woman who loved her Lord, her family and her church.

Eileen was preceded in death by her parents Ronda O. and Maggie Lee (Morefield) Hartley; her husband Edward Worley

Mullins; her son Fayne Martin Mullins; grandson Craig Martin Mullins; son-in-law Terry Hubbard; sisters Ethel Carter and Ann

Castle; and brothers R. L. Hartley, Ralph Hartley and Tom Hartley.

Survivors include her daughters Rosa Lee Mullins-Rogersville, TN, Sharon Hubbard-Pound, VA, Anita Gail Cantrell and husband

Rocky-Pound, VA and Lila Mullins and Leon Gilliam and extended family-Blackwater, VA; daughter-in law Robin Mullins-Pound, VA;

grandchildren Beth Ann Fleming and husband Matthew, Michael Edward Gibson and wife Angela, Anthony Hubbard and wife Melissa, Tracie Zimmerman and husband Aaron and Catrina Dawn Mullins; great-grandchildren James Nicholas Pennington and wife Stacy, Aaron Pennington, Matthew Mullins, Patrick Kincell, Michael Kincell, Nicholas Kincell, Cameron Gibson, Austin Gibson, Lilli Gibson, Malenzee Hubbard, Luke Hubbard, Andrew Zimmerman,Lydia Zimmerman, Mason Mullins and Matti Lynn Fleming; great-great-grandchildren Hannah Pennington, Lauren Pennington, Alexis Pennington, Layha Austin, Kiyah Austin, Season Stidham and Jolene Stidham; several nieces, nephews and cousins; her church family; special, special family Bud and Trula Overcash; special friend Deb Gibson; special friend and caregiver Burma Mullins; and a host of friends and loved ones.

The family would like to give a special thank you to Adoration Hospice and Hospice and Palliative Care of Virginia for their kindness in caring for their mother.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 pm Monday August 21, 2023 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Troy

Belcher and Reverend Randy Carter officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:00 noon until time of services.

Burial and graveside services will follow at the Arvil Mullins Cemetery in the Fairview section of Pound, VA where Anthony

Hubbard, Luke Hubbard, Michael Gibson, Andrew Zimmerman, Leon Gilliam and Matthew Mullins will serve as pallbearers.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the Pound Rescue Squad P O Box 771 Pound, Va 24279.

Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Rosa Eileen Mullins.

POUND, VA – Tina Marie Powers, 57, gracefully entered into the presence of her Lord on Wednesday August 16, 2023 from

Norton Community Hospital.

Tina was a Christian of the Freewill Baptist faith and loved gospel music She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Tina was a homemaker and took pride in caring for her family. She did everything she could to make life better for them. Tony, Brandon and Noah Lee were the

loves of her life. She loved family time if it was fishing, camping or just being at the lake. She loved family gatherings and cooking for everyone, she loved to play cards and just cut up and have a good time. Tina was a former employee of Heritage Hall as a caregiver and often volunteered during

her free time to care for others.

Tina was preceded in death by her parents Reverend Bob and Evelyn Mullins; her sister Kathy Pennington; her mother-in-law Judy Powers; and her brother-in-law Teddy Powers.

Tina is survived by her loving and devoted husband of nearly 40 years, Tony Powers- Pound, VA; her son Brandon Matthew

Powers and companion Becky Stanley-Pound, VA; her grandson and ray of sunshine Noah Lee; her brother, Robbie Mullins and wife Lawanna-Navarre, FL; sister, Angie Dotson and husband Tim-Coeburn, VA; father-in-law William “Paw Pig” Powers-Pound, VA; sisters-in-law, Melissa Powers- Pound, VA, Regina Adkins and husband Greg- Kingsport, TN; nieces, Melanie, Constance, Chasity and April; nephews, Devin and Isaac; several great nieces and

great nephews; special friends, Roncie Silcox, Kayla Morgan, Alice Danysh, Nina Mullins, Arica Whitt and Jeremiah Rich; many cousins and a host of friends and loved ones.

Funeral services will be conducted at

1:00 pm Saturday August 19, 2023 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Mike Strouth and Reverend Randy Carter officiating. The family will receive friends

from 11:00 am until time of services.

Burial and graveside services will follow at the Powers Family Cemetery on Cumbo Road in Pound, VA where Jeremiah Rich, Stuart Reedy, Devin Adkins, Isaac Powers, Tim Dotson, Brandon Powers and Greg Adkins will serve as pallbearers.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made toward funeral expenses.

Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Tina Marie Powers.

GATE CITY, VA – Randle Carson Sturgill, 79, made his way into eternity Monday August 14, 2023 from his residence. He was

surrounded by his loving family.

Carson was of the Baptist faith. He was a member and a deacon of the Poplar Grove Primitive Baptist Church-Kingsport, TN

Carson was a veteran of the United States Army having been stationed in Korea. He retired as a mechanic for Vic Davis

Construction and had also owned his own trucks. Carson loved working his farm and raising cattle. He loved the outdoors and was

an avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed teaching his grandkids to hunt and fish and about nature. Spending time with his grandkids was his greatest joy. Carson looked forward to going to church and

all the fellowship that was associated with it. He loved his Lord, his family and his country.

Carson was preceded in death by his parents Baxter and Mary Sturgill; his sisters Jackie Gillenwater and Norma Bowman; a brother Daniel Sturgill; a niece Shannon Sturgill; a nephew Daniel Sturgill; and sisters-in-law Betty Sturgill and Sherril Sturgill.

Survivors include his loving wife of nearly 57 years Janis (Balthis) Sturgill-Gate City, VA; daughter Penni Yvonne Sturgill-Gate City, VA;

son Randy Sturgill and wife Kristi-New Port Richey, FL; grandchildren Shannon Octavia Sturgill, Ashley Reagan Sturgill, Kaleigh Michelle Sturgill, Randle Carson Constantine Sturgill III. Cooper Stephen Sturgill, Tanner Ray Dingus, Abigail Rose Dingus and Luke Templeton; sisters Nadine Horne and husband Cliff-Gate City, VA and Wanda

Pauline “Polly” Cobb-Pound, VA; brothers Jim Sturgill, Ed Sturgill and Teddy Sturgill and wife Debbie all of Pound, VA; several nieces,

nephews and cousins; his church family; a special friend Steve Hunt; and a host of friends and loved ones.

Funeral services will be conducted at 12 Noon Friday August 18, 2023 at the Poplar Grove Primitive Baptist Church-768 Poplar Grove Road Kingsport, TN 37664 with Pastor Oscar Irvin and Reverend Scott Tipton officiating.

Burial and military services conducted by the American Legion Post 3/265 will follow in the Poplar Grove Primitive Baptist Church

Cemetery where Andy Wallen, Steve Hunt, R B Louthan, Gary Short, Danny Ray Sturgill and Jeff Carpenter will serve as pallbearers. Jerry Ketron, Tanner Dingus, Richard Stevens and Scott Shearin will serve as honorary pallbearers.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm till 7:00 pm Thursday August 17, 2023 at the Poplar Grove Primitive Baptist Church- Kingsport, TN There will be a 7:00 pm evening service.

Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Randle Carson Sturgill.

POUND, VA- Deborah Ann Shortt, 68, entered into eternal rest Monday August 7, 2023, from the Pikeville Medical Center- Pikeville, KY. after a courageous battle with cancer.

Deborah was of the Episcopal faith. She was a retired phone operator from Verizon. She was an avid reader, enjoyed camping,

riding horses, four wheeling and just being outdoors…soaking up mother natural’s beauty. But mostly she loved her family and taking care of her grandchildren and great-granddaughter. To her they were the most precious gifts she had ever received.

Deborah was preceded in death by her father, Robert Edward Lee.

Survivors include her loving and devoted husband, Raymond David Shortt- Pound, VA; her daughter, Crystal Keith and husband

Chris- Pound, VA; grandchildren, Sydnee Collins and husband Justin- Pound, VA and Gavin Keith- Pound, VA; great-grand-

daughter Clover Jane Collins-Pound, VA; her mother, Leslie Lee-Charlotte, NC; a sister Claudia Smith- Charlotte, NC; several nieces and nephews; special friend, Lynette Wells-

Pound, VA; and a host of friends and loved ones.

Per Deborah wishes, she will be cremated and services held at a later date.

Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Deborah Ann Shortt.

POUND, VA – John Ezra Sturgill Sr., 81, entered into the Kingdom of Heaven and was received into the arms of his true love, Hettie Sturgill, on Sunday August 6, 2023. He was surrounded by his loved ones as he completed hie life’s journey.

John was of the Pentecostal faith. He was a coal miner and retired from Race Coal Company. He loved the outdoors, some of his favorite activities included fishing, squirrel hunting and gardening. He also

took pride in his yard and kept it neat. John was an avid Bible reader and enjoyed listening to gospel music. He was also a You Tube and Roku specialist, you could always find what a man needed to watch.

John enjoyed life, everything from roasting weenies on a campfire to loving on his grandkids.

John was preceded in death by his wife Hettie Wilson Sturgill; Smokey (his trusted furry companion); his mother Ida Marie Sturgill; his father Reverend Fred Sturgill; a brother Bobby Sturgill; and a sister Jewell

Christensen.

John is survived by his only daughter Shelia Browning and her spouse (#1son-in-law) Bill Browning; his only son John Sturgill, Jr (Bubba) and his spouse (favorite daughter-in-law) Pearl Sturgill; one and only grandson Cody Browning and his fiancé Rachel Vandyke (Tater); one and only granddaughter Katie Sturgill, all of Pound, VA; his brother Tommy Sturgill-Orlando, FL and Wix Sturgill-Pound, VA; his sisters

Lois Morelock-Kingsport and Teresa Mullins and husband Gary-Pound, VA; several nieces and nephews; a host of friends and loved ones; and his fur babies Ella Mae and Millie Jane.

Graveside and song services will be conducted at 1:00 pm Wednesday August 9, 2023, at Mt. Zion Cemetery in the South Fork section of Pound, VA with Reverend Owen Powers officiating. Family members and friends will serve as pallbearers. Family and friends are asked to meet at Baker Funeral Home by 12:15 pm to prepare to go in procession to the cemetery.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the Pound Rescue Squad at P O Box 711 Pound, VA 24279.

Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of John Ezra Sturgill.

POUND, VA – Roger Dale Cantrell, 74, passed away Wednesday August 2, 2023 at the James H Quillen V A Medical Center in

Johnson City, TN.

Dale was of the Baptist faith. He was a retired coal miner and a member of the United Mine Workers of America. He was also a Veteran of the United States Army having served during the Vietnam War. Dale was an avid sportsman with a deep love for his roosters and his English Coon Hounds. He was known the world over for his roosters and dogs. Dale had made countless trips in and out of the country buying and selling them. Dale was a member of the Cumberland Mountain Fur, Fish and Game Club Hall of Fame. He loved watching westerns and listening to Johnny Cash.

Dale was preceded in death by his parents Early and Veatrice (Robinson) Cantrell; a sister Connie Akers; and brothers Jack Cantrell, Arnold Cantrell and Tommy Cantrell.

Survivors include his wife Diana Cantrell-Pound, VA; a son Roger Glen “Nub” Cantrell-Pound, VA; a sister Noveda Cantrell-Davis-Fort Washington, MD; brothers Kenneth Cantrell and wife Ella-Wise, VA, Raymond Cantrell and wife Mildred-Falls Church, VA and Joe Cantrell-Pound, VA; stepsons Samuel Stanley and William Stanley ; stepdaughter Rhonda Short: grandchildren Dalton McCoy, Isabella Cantrell (his pride and joy), Kaylee Stanley, Jaxson Stanley, Aria Stanley, Emma Gail Stanley, special grandson Nathaniel Dale Stanley, Samantha Mullins and Sarah Short; special friend Franklin Bailey-Salyersville, KY; and a host of friends and loved ones.

Memorial services will be conducted at 3:00 pm Sunday August 6, 2023, in the Baker funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Randy Carter officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm until time of services.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donation be made in Dale’s honor to the Pound Rescue Squad at: P O Box 711 Pound, VA 24279.

Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Roger Dale Cantrell.

WISE, VA – Elvin Walker was born March 12, 1933 in Johnson , Angelina County, Texas to Lawrence Corbitt Walker and Lilly Leslie

Stanley. He was the youngest of 6 children (by a few minutes) andwas a twin.

Elvin Walker joined the United States Army on November 2, 1954. He served two years active duty in Fort Ord, CA, USA and Frankfurt, Germany. He was honorably discharged from active duty in 1956 and

remained in as status of inactive reserves until 1962.

After serving in the US Army Elvin attended the University ofHouston, where he studied music for a few years. Some time later

he worked in construction for a time, then went to work for Western Auto Supply Company as a warehouse employee. After a few years he became a truck driver for Western Auto and retired from the

position after 45 years of service to the company. While employed with Western Auto Supply company Elvin met and later married Betty Jean Bischoff (Walker) on February 12, 1960.To this union Elvin and betty had one son, Mark Elvin Walker.

During his lifetime Elvin was an avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed playing games such as Clue, Canasta, Sorry! and (in his

younger years) poker, to name a few. But his all-time favorite game was Texas 42 (dominoes). He also loved to laugh and joke around.

Around 1990 Elvin began attending Green’s Bayou Assemblies of God Church, and under the ministry of Rev. J P Grandberry, Elvin

gave his heart to Jesus Christ. He continued to attend Green’s Bayou AG Church for many years afterwards.

In 2017 Elvin and his wife Betty sold their home in Houston, TX and moved to Southwest Virginia to live with their son Mark and his wife Glemia.

Betty Jean Walker entered into eternity on August 16, 2021

On Sunday July 30, 2023 Elvin walker went to be with the Lord.

He is survived by his son Mark; his daughter-in-law Glemia; his grandson Bernard Cantrell, Jr.; granddaughters Angela Cantrell and Melissa Freeman; their spouses, multiple great-grandchildren; many

nieces and nephews; one sister-in-law Virgie Walker; and a host of beloved friends.

Funeral services will be held in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel at 1:00 pm Thursday August 3, 2023 with Pastor Larry Mullins officiating. The group Cause 1 will be singing. The family will receive friends from 11:00 am until time of services.

Whitesburg VFW Post 5829 will conduct military rites immediately following in the funeral home parking lot.

Burial and graveside services will follow in the Wise Cemetery on Church Street in Wise, VA where Donald Branham, James Branham,

B B Cantrell, Clinton Porter, Andrew Freeman, Brett Crabtree, Kodie McCaskill and Ian Cantrell will serve as pallbearers.

The family would like to give a special thanks to Jennifer Elkins, Johanna Gillenwater and the entire staff at Heritage Hall-Big Stone

Gap for their kindness in caring for Elvin.

Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Elvin Walker.

WISE, VA- Sherry Lynn Browning Mullins, 69, was carried to Heaven by the angels Saturday July 29, 2023, from the University

of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, TN after a lengthy illness.

Sherry was a Christian of the Baptist faith. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Clinch Valley College and a master’s degree from the University of Virginia. She was a retired school teacher with 34 years

of service between Pound Elementary School and J.W. Adams Elementary School. Sherry truly loved her students and cared for their wellbeing… along with the education she gave them. Sherry was an avid reader, a

few of the many things she enjoyed was shopping, gardening, canning and working in her flower beds. But one of her favorite things to do was being at the lake, riding the pontoon and just spending time with her family.

Sherry was preceded in death by her mother, Julia Ann Davis Browning; her maternal grandparents, Willard and Vonda Davis; her paternal, grandparents, Estil and Eula Browning.

Left to cherish her memory, her husband of 21 years, John Paul Mullins- Wise, VA; her father, Wayne Browning- Pound, VA; a sister Lena Nowlin and husband Larry-Clintwood, VA ; a brother, Jeffrey Browning and wife Pam- Limestone, TN; a special niece, Madison Browning-Limestone, TN (who she adored and loved liked a daughter) and a host of special cousins, aunts, uncles and so many friends and loved ones.

Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Tuesday August 1, 2023, in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Chris Rose officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00pm until time of services.

Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 am Wednesday August 2, 2023, in the Millard Mullins Cemetery in the Bean Gap section of Wise, VA, where Joel Strouth, Wesley Strouth, Leroy Mullins, Eddie Johnson, Hunter Johnson and Allen Boggs will serve as pallbearers. Family and

friends are asked to meet at Baker Funeral Home by 10:00 am to prepare to go in procession to the cemetery.

Baker Funeral Home–Pound, VA is serving the family of Sherry Lynn Browning Mullins.

ABINGDON, VA- Nancy Evelyn Shatley, 79, passed away on Tuesday July 25, 2023 in Pound, VA at her daughter-in-law’s home.

Evelyn was of the Baptist faith. She was a homemaker all her life and helped raise her siblings, her children, her grandchildren and her great-grandchildren. She had enjoyed baby sitting for numerous kids throughout her life. Evelyn loved sewing, baking and cooking. She also enjoyed gardening and canning and loved flowers. Evelyn liked to read and watching cooking shows. She was affectionately known by everyone as “Mamaw”.

Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents, General Lee Creasy and Blanche Elizabeth (Thomas) Creasy; her husband, Dean Andrew Shatley; a son, Douglas E. Shatley, Sr.; and siblings, George, Leonard, Paul and Elmer Creasy, and Virgie Ferguson, Clara Hensley, Irene Worley and Betty Mountain.

Evelyn is survived by two sons, Richard Shatley and Billie Shatley; grandchildren and great grandchildren who were always

at her bedside, Alex Shatley, Doug, Shatley, Braelyn Thomas, Walker Shatley, Emma Shatley, Easton Shatley, Colton and Kinsley; her siblings, Mary Louise McCracken, Thelma Billings and Eva Doss; her daughter-in-law and caregivers who were by her side for the past two years, Tammy and Tim Rose; and many other grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and a host of friends and loved ones to mourn her passing and cherish her memory.

Graveside services will be conducted at 1:00 pm Friday July 28, 2023 at the Mt. Olivet Cemetery at 35045 Loves Mill Road, Glade Spring, VA with Pastor Dustin Creasy officiating. Serving as pall-bearers will be Alex Shatley, Doug Shatley, Willie Browning, Tim Rose, Lee Creasy and Curtis Greer.

Family and friends are asked to meet at the cemetery for by 12:45 for services.

The family would like to extend special thanks to Jessica O’Quinn

and Stephanie Pilkenton of Caris Hospice for the wonderful care given to Mrs. Shatley.

Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Nancy Evelyn Shatley.

WISE, VA, Emily Daniella Grace “Lulu” Miller, 21, went home to be with her eternal Lord and Savior on July 20, 2023. Her loving

family was at her bedside.

Emily was a born June 20, 2002 in Norton, VA to her parents Jason and Clarisa “CJ” (Owens) Miller. She was a 2020 graduate of Central High School and was a cashier for Hardees in Norton and Wise for several years. She was affectionately known as Lulu to her family and friends.

Emily was a born-again Christian of the Baptist faith. She loved her Lord and her family was the center of her life. She had an “old soul” and enjoyed the simple things of life. Lulu loved sewing and making wreaths; she enjoyed crafts and loved her flowers, sunflowers were her favorite. Dollar Tree was her favorite store, she loved all the little nic-naks and trinkets. Lulu was an avid animal lover, especially cats. She loved caring for them and playing with them.

She referred to herself as the “Crazy Cat Lady”, but she also loved dogs. Lulu really enjoyed camping with her family. She was a

prankster and loved annoying people, she loved jokes even if they were corny. One of her favorite pass times was TicTok with all the funny videos. She truly enjoyed spending time with her brothers and all the fun they had together.

Emily is survived by her parents CJ and Jason Miller of the home; her brothers Patrick “Bubby” Miller and Jayse “Bubby J” Miller of the home; her maternal grandparents Robert and Jean Owens-Wise, VA; her paternal grandparents Rex and Arlene Miller-Wise, VA; her great-grandmother Betty Owens-Pound, VA; her aunt Rinda Clark and husband Donnie-Wise, VA; her uncles Patrick Owens and wife Gina-Wise, VA, Clyde Owens and wife Summer-Wise, VA and Jerry Miller and wife Melinda-Wise, VA; numerous cousins; her bonus sister and life long friend Jessica “Sissy” Krout-Wise, VA; her bonus brother Dakota Osborne-Wise, VA; her “kids” the cats Tom, Sebastian and Jax and dogs Ruby and Todd; her coworkers; and a host of friends and loved ones.

Funeral services will be conducted 3:00 pm Sunday July 23, 2023in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Billy Hibbitts

officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm until time of services.

Burial and graveside committal services will follow in the Boggs Hill Cemetery-Wise, VA where Jason Miller, Bubby Miller, Bubby J Miller, Jerry Miller, Patrick Owens, Clyde Owens, Hunter Miller, Dakota Osborne, Jimmy Dingus and Aaron Kiser will serve as pallbearers.

Baker Funeral Home-Pound-VA is serving the family of Emily Daniella Grace Miller.

POUND, VA - Larry Neal Bray, 74, entered into eternity Tuesday July 18, 2023, from the Norton Community Hospital. His loving family was by his side.

Larry was of the Baptist faith. He retired from the Virginia Department of Transportation in the highway maintenance

division. Larry was a loving father, grandfather and great-grand-father. He was always involved in every way he could whether it be sporting events, family gatherings or just spending time with the grandkids or great-grandkids. Larry loved sports in general, he was aways involved in little league activities and helped in any way he could with community activities for kids.

Larry was an avid University of Kentucky Wildcats basketball and football fan and a proud member of the Big Blue Nation.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents Silas and Irene (Mullins) Bray: and three brothers Doug Bray, Gary Bray and Johnny Bray.

Survivors include his sons Benny Bray and wife Tina-Pound, VA and Shane Bray and his significant other Jennifer Sears-Kingsport, TN; his grandchildren Lucas Bray, Tyler Bray and wife Cary and Samantha Bevins and husband Justin; his great-grandchildren Sailor Bray, Liberty Bray, Lincoln Bentley and Annie Bevins; a sister Brenda Ernst

and husband Robert-Cincinnati, OH; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of friends and loved ones.

As per Larry’s wishes, he will be cremated and there will be no public services.

Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Larry Neal Bray.

JOHNSON CITY, TN – Frances Ann Meade, 50, passed away June 8, 2023 at her home.

Frances was of the Baptist faith. She was born August 30, 1972, in Fairfax, VAto the late Ottis Meade, Jr. and Lois Ann (Craft) Meade. Frances was a fun loving, happy and carefree person. She enjoyed time with her family and friends. She always tried to see the good in everybody and help them enjoy life.

In addition to her parents Ottis, Jr and Lois Meade, Frances was preceded in death by her brother James O. Meade III.

Survivors include her sister Joyce L. Meade Rutherford and husband Bryan-Wise, VA; a special nephew James Donald Meade-Annandale, VA; niece Stephanie Rhoades; nephews Joshua Morris, Jeremy Morris and Dakota Rhoades; special friend James Cook; and a host of friends and loved ones.

Frances will be cremated and her cremains buried at the family cemetery at a later date.

Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Frances Ann Meade

WHITESBURG, KY – David Barry Cyphers, 68, passed away peacefully after a lingering illness Wednesday June 28, 2023, in

Whitesburg, KY. His loving family was at his side.

Barry was the second born child of the late Dorsel and Naomi (Robinson) Cyphers, born on November 25, 1954, in Richlands, VA.

Barry spent his childhood on Lick Fork in Clintwood, VA. He graduated high school in 1973. Later he graduated with a Pharma

degree in pharmacy from Virginia Commonwealth University. He worked as a coal miner and retired as a pharmacist.

His daughter, Laura Ethel Cyphers (Abingdon, VA) was born in July of 1977 to former wife Sharon (Cox ) Domjahn.

Barry married his beloved wife Teresa (Hall) Cyphers on February 20, 1999. They loved spending time with their grandchildren, family and friends in their hometown of Whitesburg, KY. They have two other daughters Natashia Teague and Marika Campbell and five grandchildren Breauna (Ferry) Engle, Sarah Ferry, Braydon Smith,

Tegan Smith and Brooklyn Campbell. And a great-grandchild on the way.

After his retirement, Barry enjoyed gardening with his wife Teresa, rebuilding, cars, wood-working, rock work and fishing, especially with his older brother Greg. He was a member of Hamilton Chapel Church and taught Sunday School for many years. He was strong in his faith. Barry was a real jack of all trades. If he couldn‘t do something

he would google it and teach himself to do it. He lived out his passions.

Barry was preceded in death by his parents Dorsel and Naomi (Robinson) Cyphers.

Barry is survived by his wife of 24 years Teresa (Hall) Cyphers-Whitesburg, Ky; his daughters Laura Ethel Cyphers-Abingdon , VA,Natashia Teague and Marika Campbell (Kevin), a brother Greg Cyphers and wife Kathy-Pound, VA, nephew Russel Cyphers and wife Vanessa and their children Moses and Braxton-Wise, VA; grandchildren Breauna (Luke) Engle, Sarah Ferry, Braydon Smith, Tegan Smith and Brooklyn Campbell; a great-grandchild on the way; a half-brother Adrian Cyphers-Henderson, NV; his church family; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of friends and loved ones.

The family will receive after 5:00 pm Friday June 30, 2023, at Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA

Funeral services will be conducted at 12:00 Noon Saturday July 1, 2023, in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Greg

Cyphers officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00 am until time of services.

Burial will follow in the Gad Johnson Cemetery in the Grassy Fork section of Jackhorn, KY where family members will serve as pallbearers.

Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of David Barry Cyphers.

WISE, VA – Norris Bolling, 83, passed away peacefully Sunday June 18, 2023, at his home in Wise, Virginia.

Norris was the firstborn child of the late Elmer and Genevieve (Adkins) Bolling, born on March 29, 1940. Norris married his

beloved wife Nancy on June 24, 1961. Their son, Michael, was born on September 21, 1962. Norris and Nancy spent most of their

lives in Wise, VA living in the Rocky Fork area. Norris was a coal miner for most of his working years. He also worked in the logging

business.

Norris and Nancy often hosted friends and family at their home, whether it be to catch up or to play cards and games. Their home

was always a warm and welcoming place to all who visited. He was known for his spirited big personality. Norris was a fierce

competitor, who did not like to lose. He was very protective of those he loved.

Norris’s true passion was the great outdoors. He was a skilled hunter, fisherman and trapper, who was most happy in the woods. Norris was an avid bowler who bowled regularly right up until his

death. He also enjoyed gardening. Norris grew crops of vegetables that he shared with family and friends. He frequented local farmers markets for many years selling his crops.

Norris was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Nancy Carter Bolling; his beloved son, Michael Bolling; his parents Elmer and

Genevieve Bolling; brothers Rudy Bolling, Gary Bolling, Gregory Bolling and Glen Bolling; and sister Patricia Bolling.

Norris is survived by brothers Larry Bolling-Raymond, WA, Joe Bolling-Wise, VA, Randy Bolling-Wise, VA and Jeff Bolling-Pound,

VA; a sister Kathy Powers-Kingsport, TN; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 pm Friday June 23, 2023, in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Darrell

Bolling officiating. The family will receive friends from 11:00 am until time of services.

Norris will be laid to rest in the Hensley-Addington Cemetery (Rocky Fork Road)-Wise, VA where family members and friends will serve as pallbearers.

Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Norris Bolling.

PAYNE GAP, KY – Martha Lavada (Rose) Wright, 85, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on June 10, 2023. She passed at her residence in Payne Gap, Ky. She was the widow of Ernest Wright and a daughter of Acie and Edna Johnson Rose. Her dedication to church and reading her Bible were the most important things to her. She was an excellent self-taught seamstress including embroidering, crocheting, and quilting.

Martha was preceded in death by her parents Acie and Edna (Johnson) Rose; her husband Ernest Wright, Sr.; her sons Ernest

Wright, Jr., Ricky Lee Wright and Luther Wayne Wright; a granddaughter Crystal Lavada Facello; sisters Louise Vance, and Bobby Jean Duncil; and two brothers Larry Rose, and Tommy Rose.

Survivors include her daughters Edna Lynn Bentley-Payne Gap, KY and Tammy Sue Triplett and husband Roy-Jenkins, KY; her

son Timothy Roger Wright-Jenkins, KY; sisters Belva Mullins-Payne Gap, KY, Alice Lockwood-Jenkins, KY, Vanessa Rose-Jenkins, KY, Becky Rose-Jenkins, KY, Freda Rogers-Pikeville, KY, Dorthy Vernetter-Somerset, KY, and Gaynell Adkins-Indiana; brothers Gary Don Rose-Payne Gap, Ky, Wendell Rose-Jenkins, KY, Gerald Rose-Pikeville, KY, and Walter Rose-Morristown, TN; grandchildren Mark Wright- Wise, VA; Ashley (Randall) Barnes-East Carbon, UT; Leslie Bentley-Cherryville, NC, Pamela (Chris) Smith-Cherryville, NC, Andrea (Dirk) Everidge-Richmond, VA, Christopher Wright-Lexington, KY, Jarred Wright-DeGraff, OH, Lisa Renee Miller-Calhoun, GA, Roy Triplette, Jr-Jenkins, KY, Heather (Jason) Payne-Jenkins, KY, Joshua (Rhonda) Triplett-Jenkins, KY; 15 Great Grandchildren, 6 Great Great Grandchildren and a very special Great Great Granddaughter Amora Raelynn Mullins; and a host of friends and loved ones.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 pm Tuesday June 13, 2023 at the Payne Gap Freewill Baptist Church with Pastor Hollis Bevins and Brother Richie Gibson officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:00 noon until time of services.

Burial will follow in the Jenkins-Payne Gap Cemetery where Lavada will be laid to rest beside her husband Ernest. Family

members and friends will serve as pallbearers.

Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Martha Lavada Rose Wright.

POUND, VA- Richard “Rick” Oscar Salyers, 59, passed away on Friday June 9, after a prolonged battle with heart disease.

He was the son of Larry and Brenda Salyers, and brother to Larenda Page.

Rick was a business owner in the Pound community, previously owning the Pixie Drive -In and various pizza places over the years. Rick graduated from Pound High

School in the class of 1982. He loved the UT Vols and wore his UT hats and jacket proudly. Rick spent most his spare

time fishing on Cherokee Lake with a Diet Mountain Dew in one hand and his fishing pole in the other hand.

Rick was preceded in death by his father Larry; and grand-parents Curt and Maxie Salyers, and Willie and Rena Dotson.

Survivors include his wife Kim Salyers, sons Spencer Ryan Salyers and James Nicholas Pennington; daughter Rikki Kaye Salyers. Rick also leaves behind granddaughters, Alyssa Salyers, Nadia McCoo and Alexis, Lauren and Hannah Pennington, as well as niece Julia Page and nephew Ernie Page.

Special thanks to Rick’s good friends Jack Mullins, David Cantrell and Les Stallard.

As per Rick’s wishes, he will be cremated and there will be a memorial service at a later date.

Baker Funeral Home -Pound, VA is serving the family of Richard “Rick” Oscar Salyers.

McRoberts, KY- Carrie Joan Barker 86, entered eternal peace Thursday, June 8, 2023.

Carrie was born November 26, 1936, in Goose Creek Kentucky to Herbert Quillen and Thelma Harlow Quillen. She was a 1954 Graduate of Fleming-Neon High School. She went on to run her own small businesses for over 25 years in McRoberts KY. She enjoyed cooking for her family, tending to her flowers, and UK basketball. She was a caregiver to all. She was married to Jack Morris Barker on July 22, 1955. They had six children.

Carrie was preceded in death by her husband Jack Morris; parents Herbert and Thelma Gaye Quillen; and her brothers William Quillen and Jimmy Gordon Quillen.

Survivors include her son Jack Barker, McRoberts, KY; Anthony "Tony" Barker, Jenkins, KY; John Russel Barker (Vanessa), McRoberts, KY; Daughters, Teresa Gaye Mullins (Roy), McRoberts, Ky, Amy Michelle Strohl (Chris), Lexington, KY; Joanna Yvonne Hardin (Mark), Knoxville, TN; sisters Janet Tackett, Lexington, KY; Anne McGeorge, Lexington, KY; brothers George Quillen, Somerset, KY; Donnie Quillen, Columbia, TN; Grandchildren, Anthony Barker II, Megan Dye, Brandon Mullins, Christopher Mullins, Elizabeth Mason, Andrea Hatton, John Barker, Abigail Barker, Tara Hunt, Morgan Powers, Tayler McArthur, Carrie Bentley, Annie-Claire Conder, Aaron Conder, Tyler Noble, and Trevor Noble; as well as twenty great-grandchildren and a host of friends and family to mourn her passing.

Funeral services will be conducted 7:00 PM Saturday, June 10, 2023, in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Alfred Fields officiating. Family and friends will meet for visitation from 5:00 PM until the time of services.

Family and friends are asked to meet at Baker Funeral Home by 2:00 PM Sunday, June 11, 2023, to prepare to go in procession to the Green Acres Cemetery-Whitesburg, KY where family members and friends will serve as pallbearers.

Baker Funeral Home- Pound, VA is Serving the Family of Carrie Joan Barker.

POUND, VA – William Paul Varson, 93, passed away on June 3, 2023 at the age of 93.

Paul grew up in Jenkins, KY. He met his lifelong sweetheart, Chances Kelly, in Pound in 1948, and the couple married in 1949.

Paul graduated from Virginia Tech (then Virginia Polytechnic Institute) in 1951 with a degree in electrical engineering. Upon graduation he entered the Research and Development Command of the United States Air Force. He was assigned to the Atlantic Missile Test Range in Cape Canaveral, FL where he attended school and received an advanced degree in electrical engineering.

During the seven years he stationed in Florida, Cape Canaveral was developed from a facility that had no permanent buildings to a facility capable of supporting multiple missile launches.

In 1957 he left the Air Force and went to work for Cubic Corporation, an electronic company in San Diego, CA, where he was in charge of a program to build on of the early satellites.

In 1962 he went to work at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center on the day of John Glenn’s first mission in orbit. He worked for NASA on the Apollo Program from 1962 to 1973. Goddard operated the worldwide network of stations to provide the tracking and communications data for the Houston Space Center. Lunar missions required major modifications to the Goddard’s network. As chief of the network computing and analysis divisionPaul was in charge of the program that developed and implemented the new system to provide tracking and communication data for the lunar missions. Paul received numerous awards during his time at NASA, including twice being awarded NASA’s Exceptional Service Medal and the Telemetry Achievement Award from the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. Twice Paul authored and presented papers at the International Space Conferences, the first in Stockholm and the second in Tokyo.

Paul left NASA and returned to the area in 1973, moving to Chances’ family farm in Pound, where he resided until his death. Paul was of the Baptist Faith and an active member of the First Baptist Church of Pound from 1973 until the time of his death.

Paul taught computer science at Clinch Valley College in Wise for several years in the late 1970s. He also served as Wise County’s Administrator for two terms from 1980 to 1984 and again from 1988 to 1992. He and Chances were very active in the republican Party throughout their time in Wise County.

Paul served as the Chairman of the Wise County Republican Party beginning in 1984. In service of the party, Paul and Chances made countless trips for meetings, conferences, conventions and

leadership conventions. Paul was a Delegate to the Republican National Convention in 1996, 2004, and 2008. Paul and Chances both served as Delegates at the National Convention in 2008., an honor that had never before been bestowed on one family.

Paul had an insatiable curiosity about the world. After his retirement in 1992, Paul, Chances and family were able to take many exciting trips throughout Europe, North Africa and Central America. While at home on Sunnydale farm in Pound, Paul could be found tending to the farm on his big old Massey Ferguson tractor on pretty days, or building furniture in his woodshop when the weather was bad. Paul was out on his tractor just two weeks before he died, and he left a piece of furniture that he just been working on.

Paul is preceded in death by his father Steven Varson, his mother Helen Jones and his sister Marjorie Hoffman.

Paul is survived by his wife of 73 years Chances Kelly Varson. He is also survived by his four daughters-- Paula Varson of Castorville, TX; Amy Varson of Pound, VA; Stephanie Varson of Ashland, VA; Mary Varson Cromer of Pound, VA. He is also survived by three grandchildren—

Sara Austin Lynch of Ashland, VA; Martha Eugenia Day of Castorville, TX; and Julian Chant Cromer of Pound, VA. He is survived by one great-granddaughter Ellie Ruth Lynch of Ashland, VA.

The family is planning a service to include a celebration of Paul’s life later this summer.

Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of William Paul Varson.

EOLIA, KY-Freeda (Hampton) Adams, 96, entered eternal peace with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Thursday, May 25, 2023 with her family by her side. She enjoyed being with her family, crocheting, word search puzzles, going to church, sitting on the porch, flowers and watching the Price is Right, Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy.

Freeda was preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert Adams; parents Delmar and Sarah Ellen Hampton; her sisters Coleda Sturgill and Flossie Boggs; and her brothers Floyd Hampton and Eugene Hampton.

Survivors include her son Bobby (Annette) Adams, Eolia, KY; grandson, Neil (Cheryl) Adams, Eolia, KY; granddaughter, Tonya (Brian) Collins, Ermine, KY;

great-grandchildren, Kaitlin Adams, Ethan Collins and Jordan Collins; sister, Lou (David) Branham-Fredericksburg, VA; and a host of friends and family to mourn her passing.

Funeral Services will be conducted 7:00 P.M. Sunday, May 28, 2023, in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Kelley Bradford and James Hubbard officiating. Family and friends can meet from 5:00 P.M. until time of services.

Family and friends are asked to meet at Baker Funeral Home by 11:00 A.M. Monday, May 29, 2023, for procession to the Bolling Flat Gap Cemetery where family members and friends are serving as pallbearers.

Baker Funeral Home, Pound, VA is serving the family of Freeda Mae Adams

Pound, VA- William Frank Powers, 71, entered eternity Tuesday May 23, 2023, from the University of Virginia Medical Center.

Frank was a proud heavy equipment operator and surface miner. He loved his family and friends and was known to always be willing to lend a helping hand. Frank also loved music and dancing whenever he could. Frank was friendly, always loved the sunshine, being outdoors, and never liked to sit down too long, and never met a stranger.

Frank was preceded in death by his parents Eddie and Cora (Belcher) Powers; his sister Sue Dotson (Donnie); and his beloved Great Grandfather Samuel Belcher.

Survivors include his Daughter Racresha Tess Davis(Bobby); step daughter- Melissa Davenport (Larry) and their son Tristan; Step Son Brian Paige and family; Sisters Anne Dotson (Bud); Gwen Mullins (Doug); Eddie Dockery (Jim) ; Penny Powers; and Ona Hollon; Canda Paton (Wayne); Brothers Sammy Powers (Betty); Pritchard Powers (Debbie); Ray Powers (Tammy); Lennie Powers (Sue); Lucky Powers (Phylis); and Anthony Powers (Kathy); numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; and host of close friends that he loved like family.

Funeral Services will be conducted 1:00 P.M. Saturday May 27, 2023, in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Randy Carter officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:00 P.M. until time of services.

Graveside services will follow at the Powers Cemetery on George Riner road in Pound, VA with friends and family serving as Pall Bearers.

Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of William Frank Powers.

WISE, VA – Woody Michael Stanley, 72, entered into eternity on

Tuesday May 16, 2023 from the Johnson City Medical Center after

an extended illness. He was surrounded by his loving family.

Mike was of the Freewill Baptist faith and was baptized many years

ago. Mike was a lifelong truck driver, he loved driving for nearly 50

years for several trucking companies including Double H Trucking,

Double R Trucking and Presley Trucking. Mike loved the outdoors,

he was an avid coon hunter and had a real talent for making good

moonshine. He loved to make it but never drank it. Mike also enjoyed

a few television shows like old westerns, Duck Dynasty, Moonshiners

and wrestling. He would laugh out loud watching them. Mike loved

family gatherings, especially cookouts and picnics and spending time

with his grandkids. His famous last words were “It’ll be what it’ll be…

Nothin’ you can do about it”

Mike was preceded in death by his parents Otto and Avie (Robinson)

Stanley; his son Michael “Shortty” Stanley; his granddaughters Courtney Stanley and Michelle Stanley; a sister Shirley Graham; brothers Denny Stanley and Jimmy Stanley; and brothers-in-law Jimmy Kyle Carty, John Carter and Ronnie Woodruff.

Survivors include his loving wife of 48 years Wilma (Branham) Stanley-

Wise, VA; his daughters Michelle Stanley Shaw (Sam)-Coeburn, VA, Dee

Dee Crabtree (Brett)-Wise, VA; his son Jason Stanley (Michelle)-Wise,

VA; grandchildren Tiffany Hubbard (Ryan), Audrea Kiser (Greg), Kristin

Baker (Aaron), Madison Stanley, Josh Ray Stanley, Cody Crabtree (Katie), Jadeance Stanley, Nicole Stanley and Colton Stanley; great grandchildren Alayna Baker, Elsie Baker, Colton Hubbard, Henry Hubbard, Haddie Hubbard, Dean Church, Parker Church, Leighton Phillips and Aiden Phillips; daughter -in-law Melissa Stanley-Wise, VA; sisters Phylllis Carty-Wise, VA, Debra Martin (Bruce) Coeburn,

Sue Bandy (Joe)-North Carolina, Glenda Carter-Wise, VA, Kathy Woodruff-Wise, VA, Kim Proulex (David) Wise, VA and Darlene Stanley-Wise, VA; brothers Neal Stanley (Sherry) Coeburn, VA and Pete Stanley-Wise, VA;numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; and host of close friends that he loved like family.

Special thanks to his brothers, sisters, brothers-in law and sisters-in-law for the care they gave during Mike’s time of need.

Funeral services will be conducted at 12 Noon Saturday May 20, 2023

in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Bruce Martin officiatingand the Lord’s Servants singing. The family will receive friends from 11:00 am until time of services.

Graveside services will follow at the Stanley/Lane Cemetery on Stanley

Road in the Duncan Gap section of Wise, VA with Reverend Larry Mullins officiating. Pallbearers will Josh, Donald, Jamie, Joe, Cody, Worley, BB,Kodie Brian Josh and Shane.

Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Woody Michael Stanley.

POUND, VA – Joseph E. Green, 93, entered into eternal peace

with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Sunday May 14, 2023

from his home. His loving wife Anna was at his side.

Joe was preceded in death by his mother Anna Bell Bennett

Green; his father Thurston Fate Green; his sister Lois Bevins;

two brothers Allen Green and Robert Green; and brother-in-law

Tony Shortt.

Surviving are his wife of twenty years, Anna Shortt Green;

daughter Joanne Mullins; grandson Christopher Ramey; sister

Betty (Frank) Stanley; sisters-in law Gaye Moore (David) and

Kaye Shortt; brother-in-law Glen Shortt (Frankie); several nieces

and nephews; and several great-nieces and nephews whom he

loved dearly. Joe loved his special cousins and friends who

lived in Isom, KY and several throughout the United States.

Joe was a Christian and a member of the Bethel Chapel

Freewill Baptist Church in Wise, VA. Joe loved all of his church

family and was respected and loved by all of his neighbors and

friends. Joe served his country the United States Air Force. He

served at the end of WWII and received the WWII Victory Medal.

He also served in the Korean War and received the Korean Service

Medal and the United Nations Service Medal.

Joe’s hobbies were gardening and grafting apple trees and raising

old species of fruit trees. Joe loved music and loved playing the

guitar and singing gospel music.

Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Tuesday May 16,

2023 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Randy

Sturgill and Reverend Mike Jordan officiating. The family will

receive friends from 5:00 pm until time of services.

Graveside services will be conducted at 12 noon Wednesday

May 17, 2023 at the Douglas Day Military Cemetery on Pine

Mountain Road where the Whitesburg VFW Post 5829 will

conduct military rites. Pallbearers will be Andrew Shortt, Travis

Bevins, Ethan Moore, Chris Shortt, Lucas Shortt, Alex Shortt,

Vinnie Shell and Roger Collins. Honorary pallbearers are Brian

Moore and Bradley Moore. Family and friends are asked to meet

at Baker Funeral Home by 10:30 am for the final viewing and

to prepare to go in procession to the cemetery.

Baker Funeral

WEBER CITY, VA – Betty Sue Peters, 76, entered into eternity

Saturday May 13, 2023 from her residence after a long and hard

fought battle with cancer. Her loving family was by her side.

Betty was a Christian and member of the Weber City First

Baptist Church for nearly 50 years. She was born March 12, 1947

to the late James Franklin and Cassie Irene (Maggard) Harris.

She graduated Pound High School in 1965 then attended Clinch

Valley College before graduating from Mountain Empire College

with a degree in business.

Betty married Roger Ratliff in June of 1965, but tragically he

developed cancer and passed away. She married Frank Peters in

June 1973 and they moved to Gate City, VA and she soon went to

work as a clerk for the Scott County Court System where she helped

start the Scott Support Enforcement Program. She loved her job

but wanted closer contact with helping people in need and transferred

to the Scott County Social Security Office processing Medicaid

applications. In 1987 Betty took on the challenge as Director/

Program Manager of World Share Food Program for 5 years.

She felt so blessed helping many people, organizations and hunger

coalitions. She had a true passion for feeding people, and was blessed

with a family that was always helpful volunteering at the warehouse.

Betty loved her church and most of all God on her Christian journey

as a member and volunteer secretary at her church. She also belonged to the Women’s Missionary Union, local and foreign missions for 30 years. She continued her community work received many local and state awards for her emphasis on hunger and poverty. Betty retired in 1999 from World Share. But she returned to work doing the local census in 2010. She and her son Chris did volunteer work at Holston Valley Hospital, Meals on Wheels and the Children’s Network Program.

Betty was diagnosed with stage 3 lung cancer in 2014 and battled

it for many years. Through her remarkable journey she made many

friends all over the world. She had a wonderful life. She loved her

God, her sons and her family.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents James and Irene Harris;

her first husband Roger Ratliff; brothers Charles and Roger Harris;

and a special sister Patricia Phillips.

Survivors include her sons Donnie Ratliff and Christopher Peters-

Weber City, VA ; sisters Linda Vanover (Bill Mullins) -Pound, VA and

Carol Riley and husband John-Pound, VA; brothers Robert Messer and

wife Diana-Bluefield, WV, Ronnie Harris and wife Laverne-Pound, VA

and Greg Harris-Pound, VA; her ex-husband Frank L. Peters; several

nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of friends and loved ones.

Many thanks and great appreciation to the Ballad Health Cancer

Center-Kingsport, TN and all the wonderful doctors, nurses and staff

Celebration of Life services will be conducted at 1:00 pm Tuesday

May 16, 2023 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Andy

Messer and Reverend Greg Cyphers officiating. The family will receive friends from 12 noon until time of services.

Graveside committal services will follow at Mt. Zion Cemetery-

Pound, VA with a prayer by her brother Ronnie Harris and her nephews will serve as pallbearers.

In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Ballad Health

Cancer Center- 2202 John B. Dennis HGY, Suite 100, Kingsport, TN 37660

Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Betty Sue Peters.

POUND, VA-Allie (Boggs) Sturgill, 87, went home to be

with her Lord and Savior Sunday May 7, 2023 from Heritage

Hall-Clintwood, VA Her loving family was at her bedside.

Allie was a Christian and a member the Independent Baptist

Church of Pound, VA. She was born June 6, 1935 in Pound, VA

and attended the Gilley School. Later on she met the love of her

life, Percy Sturgill and through 47 years of marriage they raised

each other and their family. Family was always her number one

priority, she loved her kids, grandkids and great-grandkids with

no end. Allie loved her flowers, gardening and feeding and getting

to watch her birds. She loved to cook for everybody and feeding

people was a passion for her. She loved Christmas, especially

decorating. Allie enjoyed picture puzzles, playing (and winning)

Rook and watching Judge Judy and Everybody Loves Raymond.

She had a beautiful smile and a personality to match.

Allie was preceded in death by her parents Walton and Lina

(Vanover) Boggs; her husband Percy Sturgill; a sister, Laura

Stidham; and her brothers Arlie Boggs, Curt Boggs and Doug

Boggs.

Survivors include her daughters Melissa Pearl Hubbard (Charlie)-

Pound, VA, Mary Marsingill (Jerome)-Pound, VA, Renee Conley

(Michael)-Clintwood, VA and Wendy Bolling (Jerome)-Pound, VA;

her sons Greg Sturgill (Tammy), Percy Sturgill, Jr. (Judy) and Randy

Sturgill- all of Pound, VA; 19 grandchildren-Kristie, Brandi, Tiffany,

Steven, Cody, Amy Tessa Josh, Megan, Shad, Jason, Seth, Ashley,

Michaela, Kelsey, Michaela, Melissa, Kari and Marshall; 20 great-

grandchildren-Hannah, Addison, Tyler, Chloe, Isabelle, Claire, Wyatt,

Gemma, Christian, Jayden, Saydee, Steven, Baylee, Camden, Ellamay,

Caiti, Macee, Greyson, Lylah and Jaxton; 1 great-great-grandchild-

Maverick; brothers Carson Boggs (Truby)-Pound, VA, Lester “Leck:

Boggs-Pound, VA and Vernon Boggs (Linda)-Newport, VA; numerous nieces,

nephews and cousins, special friend Jan Branson; many close friends;

and a host of friends and loved ones.

Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Wednesday May 10,

2023 in the Baker Funeral Home chapel with Pastor Randy Reagan

officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until time

of services.

Graveside services will; be conducted at 11:00 am Thursday May 11,

2023 at the Mt. Zion Cemetery-Pound, VA where Shad, Jason and Seth

Marsingill, Marshall Rose, Josh Sturgill, Tyler Muncy, Steven Kendrick

and Cody Perry will serve as pallbearers. Family and friends are asked

to meet at Baker Funeral Home by 10:00 am for the final viewing and

to prepare to go in procession to the cemetery.

Baker Funeral Home-Pound is serving the family Allie Sturgill.

PIKEVILLE, KY- Jerry Allen Palmer, 58, passed away Saturday April 29, 2023 from his residence.

Jerry was of the Christian faith. He worked in the construction industry. He was an avid sports fan, loving the Detroit teams…Tigers, Lions, Pistons, and Redwings. He was the PA announcer for Pike Central for a time. NASCAR was also one of his favorite sports with Kevin Harvick being his pick of drivers. When it came to politics…he was a passionate “Make America Great Again” Donald Trump supporter all the way…

and he didn’t care to let you know it.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents Jerry T. and Loretta (Little) Palmer; and a brother Tommy Joe Russell.

Survivors include his wife of 40 years Linda Palmer -Pikeville, KY; his sons Jerry Palmer-Pikeville, KY, Josh Palmer-Pikeville, Ky and

Matthew Palmer-Pikeville, KY; and a host of friends and loved ones.

As per Jerry’s wishes, he will be cremated and there will be no services at this time. There will be a graveside service at a later

date.

Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Jerry Allen Palmer.

JENKINS, KY – Dora Lavern Vanover, 64, entered into eternity Sunday April 30, 2023 from her residence. Her loving husband

was by her side.

Lavern was a Christian of the Baptist faith. She was a retired Registered Nurse with over 32 years experience, 27 of those years were at the Jenkins Hospital until its closure, and the remaining 5 were at Parkview Nursing Home, Signature Nursing Home and

Land Mark Nursing Home, until she was physically unable to continue working. She was proud of all the patients she had

cared for during her career.

Vern loved the ocean, especially at Myrtle Beach, SC and Key West Beach, FL. She loved to travel, being on the road and eating out. She enjoyed going to flee markets and spending time with her family and friends. Vern also loved great danes, she had three of them as service dogs over the years- Jean Claude, Sam and Marcus.

Vern was preceded in death by her parents Ben and Dora (Mullins) Vanover; a sister Mary Lou Beard; brothers Billy Mullins, Bobby Mullins, Jonah “Popeye” Fleming and Ray Vanover; and her fathers-in-law Hase Hall and Paul Church.

Survivors include her loving and devoted husband of 19 years Tony “Big T” Hall-Jenkins, KY; her sisters Rose Mary Hall-Jenkins, KY, Helen Duvall-Garden City, MI and Linda (Charlie) Stewart-Jenkins, KY; her mother-in-law Doris Ann Church-Jenkins, KY;

several nieces, nephews and cousins; special friends Marie Stanley and Debbie Miller; and a host of friends and loved ones.

As per Vern’s wishes, she will be cremated and there will be no public services. Her ashes will be scattered in the ocean.

Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Dora Lavern Vanover.

POUND, VA – Nathaniel William Josiah Jordan,14, entered into eternity, and was welcomed into Heaven by his savior Jesus Christ Sunday April 23, 2023.

Nate’s faith was in Christ and Christ alone. He faithfully attended West End Baptist Church in Big Stone Gap, VA. Nate was born in Norton, VA on January 20, 2009. He was a 7th grade student at L F Addington Middle School in Wise, VA where he excelled in sports, especially basketball and football, and the classroom. He was popular and charismatic and made everyone around him smile. If you knew him, you loved him. Nate never met a stranger. He loved the ladies, spicy noodles and milk with ice. He always wanted his back scratched and wasn’t afraid to ask anyone. Nate’s best friend was his dog Koda. He loved to work with his dad and wash cars. Nate looked up to his siblings more than anything, especially his brother Noah. Nate’s dream was to become a first responder, especially an EMT, so he could help people. He dreamed of having a Philippians 4:13 tattoo “I can do all

things through Christ which strengthens me”. He was the type of guy to make everyone laugh as he walked into the room. From a young age he loved music. He loved to sing and play with his Mom at church and at home. He was always listening to music and made people change what they listen to in the car. Not only did he love all these things, but he loved the Lord most.

Nate was preceded in death by his great grandparents, Taylor and Lois Mullins, Margaret Moore and Edna Carter; his grandfather, Jake Jordan and one sibling, Gabriel.

Survivors include his parents Donnie and Courtney Jordan-Pound, VA; his sisters, Annie Jordan and Abbie Jordan; his brother Noah Jordan; maternal grandparents Scotty and Cookie Moore-Pound, VA; paternal

grandmother, Betty Jordan- Tazewell, VA; aunts and uncle Zach and Kim Moore and Shawn and Amanda Jordan; first cousins Aubrey and Drake Moore and Matthew Jordan; and a host of aunts, uncle, cousins, friends, teammates, classmates, and total strangers that he loved and who loved

him more than he could ever imagine.

Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Thursday April 27, 2023, in the J W Adams Combined School Auditorium-Pound, VA with Reverend Josh Tompkins and Reverend Johnny Boggs officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until time of services.

Graveside committal services will be held at 11:00 am Friday April 28, 2023, at the Millard Mullins Cemetery where Noah Jordan, Zach Moore, Shawn Jordan, Brian Sturgill, Jeremey Moore, Isaiah Tompkins,

Nick Moore and Ethan Collins will serve as pallbearers. His honorary pallbearers are his teammates. Family and friends are asked to meet at Baker Funeral Home by 10:00 am to prepare to go in procession to the cemetery.

Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Nathaniel William Josiah Jordan.

KINGSPORT, TN- Evelyn Jean Branham, 88, went home to be with her lord on Tuesday April 25, 2023 from her home in Kingsport. Her children were by her side.

Evelyn was a Christian and a former member of Pyles Memorial Chapel Church in Pound, VA. She loved the Lord and was faithful till the end. She enjoyed cooking and coloring. Evelyn loved her Maltese- “Baby”, she was her constant companion. She enjoyed the time she spent with her family.

Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents Rufus and Oshie (McFall) Mullins; her husband Rufus Branham; her sisters Belva Short, Joyce Stanley, Janet Mullins, and Edell Mullins; her brothers Roddy Powers, Virgil Mullins, and Joe Mullins; and a son-in-law Leroy Wilkins.

Survivors include her daughter Carolyn Wilkens-Kingsport, TN and Vickey Sullivan-Fredericksburg, VA; her son Johnny Branham-Kingsport, TN; grandchildren Rhodesa Sergent, Tabatha Maggard

and Tyler Poole; four great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; sisters Trevia Stanley-Pound, VA, Kay Sturgill-South

Carolina, Peggy Branham-Fredericksburg, VA and Gloria Collins-Indiana; brother Larry Mullins-Pound, VA; several nieces, nephews

and cousins; and a host of friends and loved ones.

Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Wednesday April 26, 2023 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Roger

Clyde Mullins and Reverend Randy Carter officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until time of services.

Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 am Thursday April 27, 2023 at the Rufus Mullins Cemetery-Pound, VA where family members and friends will serve as pallbearers. Family and friends are asked to meet at Baker Funeral Home by 10:00 am to prepare to go in procession to the cemetery.

Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Evelyn Jean Branham.

POUND, VA – Patience Nicole Mullins, 29, entered into her eternal reward Friday April 14, 2023 from her residence.

Patience was of the Baptist faith. She graduated Pound High School in 2011. She was a free spirit who loved to learn and do

things her way. She was kind of a hippie, she loved old sixties music, psychedelic art and clothing and animals. Patience was very artistic and could draw anything. She loved to make everyone laugh when they got together. She was incredibly free hearted

and would do anything she could for her friends and family. She would give you her last 2 dollars if you needed it. Patience never

liked being alone. She treasured the time she spent being a mom to her son Warren when he was little and enjoying watching him discovering new things daily. She loved her Papaw Danny and always said he was the only Daddy she ever had.

Patience was preceded in death by her mother Christina Anne Mullins; her father Michael Gilliam; her uncles Kevin Dwayne

Mullins and Jeffrey B. Mullins; and her best friend Caitlin Cantrell.

Patie is survived by her grandparents Reverend Danny and Freida (Carter) Mullins-Pound, VA; her companion Dillon Scott Mullins-Clintwood, VA; her son Warren Carter-Pound, VA; her cousins Kent Mullins and wife Tessa-Big Stone Gap, VA and Kayla Bright-Big Stone Gap, VA; her second cousins William Roach, Gracie Bright, Ava Mullins, Aubree Mullins and Sawyer Mullins; several aunts uncles and cousins; special friends Shayla Hutchison, and Tamara Whitt; and a host of friends and loved ones.

Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Tuesday April 18, 2023 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Bill Craft officiating. The family will receive

friends from 5:00 pm until time of services.

Graveside committal services will be conducted at 11:00 am Wednesday April 19, 2023 at Laurel Grove Cemetery-Norton, VA where family members and friends will serve as pallbearers. Family and friends are asked to meet at Baker Funeral Home by 10:00 am for the final viewing and to prepare to go in procession to the cemetery.

Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Patience Nicole Mullins.

POUND, VA – Harold Edward Dingus, 63, passed away Monday April 10, 2023 at home of his sister Kathy Cantrell who was by his

side.

Harold had recently accepted the Lord into his heart. He had fought a courageous battle cancer and was ready to join his beloved mother and father in the presence of God. Harold enjoyed riding and caring for horses, riding his four wheeler, going to the flea market, visiting with friends and family and caring for his faithful companion his dog Joe.

Harold was preceded in death by his parents Thelmar “Clutch” Dingus and Ethel Mae (Stidham) Dingus.; his paternal grandparents William and Verdie Dingus; and his maternal grandparents Emanuel

and Mary Stidham; and his uncle Lee “Junior” Stidham.

Survivors include his sister Kathy Cantrell who was his caregiver during his battle with cancer, his sisters Glenetta Stanley, Arlene

Cantrell and Delilah Calton; brothers Newton Dingus and Ronnie Dingus; special niece Rhonda Short; special nephew David Dingus;

special friend John Mullins who helped him so much through his cancer battle; cousin, friend and Pastor Randy Carter; friends Robin Short, Michael Mullins, Joe Addington, Jimmy Justice, Kelly Short, John Short and Allen Bateman; several nieces, nephews; great-nieces and nephews; great-great nieces and nephews and cousins to cherish

his memory.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 pm Thursday April 13, 2023 at Pyles Memorial Chapel Church with Reverend Randy Carter officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm until time of services.

Burial will follow in the Dingus Family Cemetery on Baker-Collins Road in Pound, VA where family members and friends

will serve as pallbearers.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Caris Hospice and nurse Jessica Oquinn and the Southwest Virginia

Cancer Center for the care you gave to Harold.

Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Harold Dingus.

POUND, VA – Donald Lee Stanley, 94, crossed over into his eternal reward with his Lord and Savior on Monday March 27,

2023 from his residence. His loving daughter Becky was by his side until the Lord took him home.

Donald Lee was a born again Christian and became a member of Pyles Memorial Chapel in 1992. He was ordained as a deacon in 1997. Donald Lee loved his Lord and his family and adored his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He enjoyed spending as much time with them as he could.

Donald Lee was a member of the 1942 Independent Basketball Championship Team which he was very proud to have been part of and a founding member of the Pound Historical Society. He knew not only his own family genealogy background, he also knew pretty much most of the Pound area families as well. Donald Lee retired with 27 years of service at the ABC store. After retiring he enjoyed his mornings in Clintwood at his Hardee’s Breakfast Club, where he

chatted for hours with friends and strangers. He was a very caring and outgoing man, never meeting a stranger, always willing to help someone in need or less fortunate. He also enjoyed going fishing and horseshows. He was a faithful husband to Francis, his wife of 65 years and the love of his life.

The family sends a heartfelt thanks to Dr. Sam Deel, April Mullins and the nurses and office staff for supporting us and going above and beyond to provide care to our dad and family during his journey. Also thank you to the Pound Rescue Squad.

Donald Lee was preceded in death by his wife Francis (Dorton) Stanley; a baby boy Randy Lee Stanley; his parents Greeley

and Sarah (Boggs) Stanley; a sister, Emma Lou Barner; brothers, Chester Stanley, James Stanley, Lawrence Stanley, Palmer Stanley

and Bobby Gene Stanley; and his great nephew, Grant Stanley.

Survivors include his daughter Rebecca “Becky” Collins-Pound, VA; his son Michael “Mike” Stanley and wife Suzy-Virginia Beach,

VA; grandchildren Justin Collins and wife Sydnee -Pound, VA, Jarrett Lee Stanley and wife Suzanne-Virginia Beach, VA; great-

grandchild, Moira Stanley and Clover Elaine Jane Collins; special nephew and bonus son, Danny Stanley and wife Agnes (whom he

loved like his own children)-Pound, VA; sister, Rebal Hopkins- Nokesville, VA special great-great niece, Shelby Stanley; special

friends, Ethel Baker, Randy Carter, Troy Belcher, Bobby Kelly and Lynn Vanover; several nieces nephews and cousins; his church family; and a host of friends and loved ones.

Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Friday March 31, 2023 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Troy

Belcher, Reverend Randy Carter and Reverend Lynn Vanover officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until

time of services.

Graveside committal services will be conducted at 12 noon Saturday April 1, 2023 at the Dorton Cemetery-Pound, VA where

Jacob Stanley, Darren Stanley, Gavin Keith, Justin Collins, Jarrett Stanley and Shane Collins will serve as pallbearers. Honorary

pallbearers will be Bobby Kelly and the deacons of Pyles Memorial Chapel. Family and friends are asked to meet at Baker Funeral Home by 11:00 am for the final viewing and to prepare to go in procession to the cemetery.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests that donations be made in Donald's memory to the Pound Rescue Squad at PO Box 711,

Pound, VA 24279.

Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Donald Lee Stanley.

POUND, VA – Kevin Dwayne Mullins, 55, entered into eternity Monday March 27, 2023 from Norton Community Hospital. His father Reverend Danny Mullins was at his

bedside.

Kevin was of the Baptist faith. He was a former maintenance man at St. Mary Hospital and Buster Brown as well as an

employee of World of Marble. Kevin was a quiet and simple man with a big heart, a loving father, grandfather and son. He loved nature with all the beauty God gave us to look at, camping, taking long walks in the woods, a quiet day of fishing or listening to some good old Rock & Roll. Kevin also enjoyed the family dinners, because he really liked to eat good home cooking.

Kevin was preceded in death by his sister Christina Anne Mullins and an infant baby brother, Jeffrey B. Mullins.

Kevin is survived by his parents Reverend Danny and Freida (Carter) Mullins-Pound, VA; his daughter Kayla Bright-Big Stone Gap, VA; his son Kent Mullins and wife Tessa-Big Stone Gap, VA; grandchildren William Roach, Gracie Bright, Ava Mullins, Aubree Mullins and Sawyer Mullins; niece, Patience

Mullins; great-nephew Warren Carter; several aunts, uncles and cousins; his best friend Michael Pritchard; and a host of friends and loved ones.

Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Thursday March 30, 2023 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Bill Craft officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until time of services.

Graveside committal services will be conducted 11:00 am Friday March 31, 2023 at Laurel Grove Cemetery-Norton, VA where family members and friends will serve as pallbearers. Family and friends are asked to meet at Baker Funeral Home by 10: 00 am for the final viewing and to prepare to go in procession to the cemetery.

Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Kevin D. Mullins.

NORTON, VA- Monica Sue (Gardner) Wilson received her full healing at the age of 59 when she joined her Savior, Jesus

on Monday March 13, 2023 surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. Monica was born June 9,

1963 in Norton, VA to James and Charlotte (Jones) Gardner.

Monica was a 1981 graduate of John I Burton High School. She retired from Bell Atlantic (Verizon) after 23 years of

dedicated service. She served as a dispatcher for the City of Norton and has worked at Lowe’s for the last six years.

Monica truly had the heart of a servant, always helping others before herself. She was a very devoted mother to her

only daughter, Brittni, who was the light of her life; the two shared a special bond. She was a devoted to her family, especially her granddaughter, Bailey who she loved dearly.Monica’s smile, selflessness, courageous spirit, kindness, generosity and altruistic personality will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Monica is preceded in death by her father, James Burl Gardner Sr.; brothers, James Buddy and wife Joan Gardner; and Monty Ray Gardner; grandparents, Robert and Lora

Jones and Poley and Maggie Cain; and best friend, Missy Lintz.

Left to cherish her memory are her loving, faithful and devoted daughter, Brittni Nixon and husband Tra; granddaughter, whom she adored, Bailey Nixon; mother, Charlotte

Gardner; sisters, Ava Culbertson and husband Steve, Teresa Castle and husband Bill, Karen Gardner and Lisa Owens; former husband, father of their daughter and life-long friend; Mike Wilson; special niece, Lora Culbertson; lifelong friends and bonus

sisters, Regina Richardson and Debbie Adams; several nieces, nephews and cousins and a host of friends and loved ones.

The family will greet guest and share memories at 5:00 pm Thursday March 16, 2023 at the Lost Creek Ministries Church

(420 Lost Creek Drive SW- Norton VA. 24273) until time of services. A Celebration of Monica’s life will be conducted at 7:00 pm with Pastor Jeff Reynold officiating.

Monica will be laid to rest at 11:00 am Friday March 17, 2023 at the Laurel Grove Cemetery (4805 Kentucky Ave SE, Norton,

VA 24273) where Tra Nixon, Brent Gardner, Tyler Gardner, Tanner Jackson, Casey Gray and Steve Wilson will serve as pallbearers. Family and friends are asked to meet at Lost Creek Ministries Church by 10:00 am for the final viewing and to prepare to go in procession to the cemetery.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Pikeville Medical Center for their kind and compassionate care.

Baker Funeral Home- Pound, VA. is serving the family of Monica Sue (Gardner) Wilson.

“I HAVE FOUGHT A GOOD FIGHT, I HAVE FINISHED

MY COURSE, I HAVE KEPT THE FAITH.”

(2 Timothy 4:7)

2 Timothy 4:7 I have fought a good fight. I have finished my course, I have the faith.”

POUND, VA – Jimmie Lee Bowman, 69, born March 24 1953, died March 8, 2023 at Pikeville Medical Center with his wife of

46 years and those who cherished by his side.

Jimmie was a lifelong resident of Pound, VA and was of the of the Baptist faith. He was a carpenter for over 50 years, he worked till within a few weeks of his passing. He loved his job and the friendships of the people he worked for. He loved watching watching westerns, the History channel, and reading in his spare time. Jimmie was a loving husband, father, papaw and friend.

Jimmie was preceded in death by his parents Essie and Ava(Mullins) Bowman; a brother Lawrence Bowman; and sisters-

in-law Norma Bowman and Angie Bowman

Jimmie is survived by his loving wife Katrina Bowman-Pound, VA; He was a proud father to three children, a son Jimmie Lee

Bowman (Gina)-Pound, VA; daughters Manissa Bowman (Shannon)-Pound, VA and Cristen Roberts (Rodney)-Norton, VA; Jimmie was a proud grandfather of Shasta Adams (Cody), Hunter Bowman(Lauren), Shane Adams (Katie), Kali Bowman (Logan), and

Kenneth Adams: and a great-grandfather to Cooper Kinsey; a bonus grandbaby Holly Kinsey; brothers Rickie Bowman Adele-

Pound, VA and Randel Bowman-Norton, VA; and a slew of friends, family and loved ones to mourn his passing.

The family would like to thank those cared for Jimmie while he was in Whitesburg ARH, Louisville, Hazard and Pikeville Kentucky Hospitals for their kind care for Jimmie through his recent health challenges. We would also like to thank the chaplain

at Pikeville Medical Center for coming to have prayer with the family, along with all the food the family received during this

difficult time.

Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Friday March 10, 2023 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Randy

Carter officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until time of services.

Graveside committal services will be conducted at 11:00 am Saturday March 11, 2023 at Powell Valley Memorial Gardens-

Big Stone Gap, VA where family members and friends will serve as pallbearers. Family and friends are asked to meet at Baker

Funeral Home by 9:45 am for a final viewing and to prepare to go in procession.

Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Jimmie Lee Bowman.

MORRISTOWN, TN – Donna Cox, 63, entered into eternity Sunday March 5, 2023 from the Centennial Medical Center –

Nashville, TN after a courageous battle with cancer. Her faithful husband was by her side.

Donna was a Christian of the Baptist faith. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Donna earned an Associates Degree and was a licensed insurance agent. She loved traveling, crocheting, cooking and living on the lake. She enjoyed collecting antiques and had several clocks that she had gathered through the years. Donna loved researching family history and had lots of mementos from many family members.

She always kept up with news from Pound through social media. But her greatest joy was the time she spent with her grandchildren.

Donna was preceded in death by her parents Bobby Joe and Shirley Eula Taylor; and her father-in-law and mother-in-law

Calvin and Sue Cox.

Survivors include her loving husband of 47 years Stuart Cox-Morristown, TN; her daughter Carla Hendrix-Beckley, WV;

her son Calvin Cox (Rosalee Cook)-Glen Daniel, WV; her bonus daughter Angela Collier and husband Zack-Tazewell,VA; her

grandchildren Katie Mullins, Grayson Cox, Macey Cox, Maddie Cox, Kash Hendrix and Gillian Brewer; her great-grandchildren Owen Mullins and Henley Peralez; her sisters

Karen Cantrell and husband Danny-Pound, VA and Kathy Cantrell and husband Bryan-Pound, VA; her brother Jody Taylor and wife Christy-Norton, VA; several nieces, nephews

and cousins; special friend and sister-in-law Gayetta Cox; and a host of friends and loved ones.

Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Thursday March 9, 2023 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Randy Carter and Reverend Troy Belcher

officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until time of services.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in memory of Donna to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Donna Cox.

EOLIA, KY- Rosetta “Rose” Back, 62, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Monday February 20, 2023 from Whitesburg ARH- Whitesburg, KY. Her loving family was

by her bedside.

Rose was a member of the Flat Gap Missionary Baptist Church- Pound, VA. She loved going to church and was a

good Christian woman She worked all her life as a CNA and it was a job she loved, taking care of people was her life

calling. Rose enjoyed being outdoor, some of her favorite things to do were… fishing, camping, sitting around the firepit,

front porch talking while having her coffee and making crafts for her family and friends. Rose loved spending time with her

children and grandchildren, her family and her friends. Best of all she loved spending time with her husband and best

friend and soulmate Tabby.

Rose is preceded in death by her son, Johnathan Flynn; biological parents, Roy and Lula (Johnson) Mullins; and her

parents that raised her, Charlie and Thelima Mullins.

Survivors include her loving and devoted husband of 20 years Tabby Richard Back- Eolia, KY; her children, Janet Kaye Rogers, Katrina Fields, Priscille Sandlin, Crystal Jent and Christopher Back; grandchildren, Tiara Creasy, Tesla Slone, Hanna Jent, Austin Combs, Joseph Combs, Shawnie Hollenbeck, Jacob Fields, Solphie Fields, Destiny Nitz, Carter Ridener and Haley Ridener; 5 great grandchildren; sisters, Thelma Mullins, Louada Rogers, Dorthy Collins, Anna Lynn Sams and Genevieve Williams; brothers, Kenneth Mullins, Roy Lee Mullins, Woody Mullins, Rayen Joe Mullins, William Ray Mullins and Charlie Mullins; special nieces, Earka Mullins and Michelle Mullins; her best friends, Opal Jent and Crystal Swanson; several nieces, nephews and cousins and a host of friends and loved ones to mourn her passing and cherish her memory.

Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Thursday February 23, 2023 at Flat Gap Missionary Baptist Church with Pastor Eric Rutherford officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:30 pm until time of services.

Per Rose wishes she will be cremated after the funeral service and her ashes placed at another date.

Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Rosetta “Rose” Back.