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WEDFORD CRABTREE
WISE, VA – Wedford Crabtree, 75, entered peacefully into eternity
Thursday December 23, 2021 from his residence. His loving wife was
by his side.
Wedford was a Christian of the Baptist faith. He was a former concrete
factory worker and a former coal miner. He was a member of the Local
Union No. 639 Washington, DC of the Teamsters Union and a Veteran
of the United States Army. Wedford was a die hard Washington Redskin
fan. He loved to watch his kids and grandkids when they played little
league football. Wedford enjoyed hunting and fishing and just being
outdoors. His greatest joy was spending time with his grandkids and
great-grandkids.
Wedford was preceded in death by his parents Grady and Nevada
(Mullins) Crabtree; his sisters Joyce Mullins, Ruby Mullins, Geraldine
Mullins and Hester Stallard; and his brothers Vernie Crabtree, John B.
Crabtree and Beachel Crabtree.
Survivors include the love of his life, his wife of 41 years Brenda
(Hale) Crabtree; his daughters Rhonda Wolfe and husband Darrell-
South Boston, VA, Heather Parks and husband Billy-Pound, VA and
Nicki Watson-Maryland; sons Bret Crabtree and wife Dreama-Wise,
VA and Derrick Crabtree and fiancé Marcee-Wise, VA; 10 grand-
children; 4 great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins,
and a host of friends and loved ones.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 pm Sunday December 26,
2021 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Ricky Mullins
officiating. The family will receive friends from 12 Noon until time of
services.
Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Wedford
Crabtree.
Obituaries
SHARON ANN MULLINS
SHARON ANN MULLINS
SHARON ANN MULLINS
POUND, VA – Sharon Mullins, 62, peacefully entered into eternity Tuesday December 14, 2021 from her residence.
Sharon was a Christian of the Baptist faith, she loved her Lord and Savior. Sharon was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Sharon was former employee of Robo's Drive In for over 12 years and loved working there until her
retirement. She was always taking care of others in any way she could. Sharon's greatest joy was spending time with her family and friends. She had a beautiful smile that could light up the room. She especially loved taking care of her great-grandson Owen. But lots of simple things brought her happiness like cooking, sewing, baking, caring for her flowers, watching Fox News,
reading or spending time on her I-pad. She also really loved her dog Molly.
Sharon was preceded in death by her loving husband of 42 years Timothy R Mullins and her parents Delbert and Reva (Bitner)
Porter.
Survivors include her daughter Tara Lee Mullins and companion Jason Taylor-Wise, VA; son Tim "Roll" Mullins and wife April-
Pound, VA; grandchildren Catie Mullins-Pound, VA, Corporal Matthew Rasnick -Marine Corp Base Camp Lejeune-Jacksonville, NC and Aidan Mullins-Pound, VA; great-grandson Owen Timothy
Mullins; sister Marcia Watts and husband Jerry-Furguson, NC; brothers , Sonny Porter and wife Gail-Coeburn, VA and James
Porter and wife Anita-Wilkesboro, NC; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of friends and loved ones.
Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Saturday December 18, 2021 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Danny Short officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until time of services.
Graveside services will be conducted at 12 Noon Sunday, December 19, 2021 at the Jimmy Cantrell Cemetery on Cub Holllow Road -Pound, VA where Tim Mullins, Aidan Mullins, Matthew Rasnick, Brad Short, Jason Taylor and Sam Davidson 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 Sharon Ann Mullins.
JOAN MEADE STEWART
SHARON ANN MULLINS
SHARON ANN MULLINS
POUND, VA – Joan Meade Stewart, 86, passed into eternity Saturday December 4, 2021from her residence.
Joan was of the Christian faith. She was a retired phlebotomy technician and administrative assistant with the Veterans
Administration. Joan loved animals and contributed to many animal charities. She was a member of the ASPCA. Joan was
an avid University of Florida Gator fan. She enjoyed reading until her vision failed and she was no longer able to do so.
Joan was preceded in death by her parents Tolly and Violet (Dotson) Meade; her husband Glenn Stewart; sisters Meyers
and Patsy O'Brian; and a brother Bennett Meade.
Survivors include her sister Ina Dingus-Quinton, VA; special niece Alycia Adams and husband Nathan-Portland, TN; cousin
Lavonne Baker-Pound, VA and Barbara Short-Norton, VA; and host of family, friends and loved ones.
Joan will be cremated and services will be private.
Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Joan Meade Stewart.
PAMELA HALL
SHARON ANN MULLINS
KATIE RUTH (MULLINS) PASS
NORTON, VA – Pamela Hall, 59, entered into eternity Sunday December 5, 2021 from her residence after a courageous battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her
loving family.
Pam was born on December 22, 1961 in Norfolk, Virginia, to Billy Ray and Lomaretta (Cox) Mullins, She was a Christian of the Baptist faith and loved her Lord. She met and married her husband in 1995.Pam was a devoted wife and a fiercely dedicated mother, but she especially loved her role as Mimi. Pam treasured her granddaughter and cherished every moment with her.
Pam enjoyed the simple things in life, fishing, crafting, shell seeking at the beach, being outdoors and spending time with her family. Pam will be remembered for her contagious smile, a laugh that could fill a room and her heart of gold.
Pam was preceded in death by her sister Teresa Dawn Yonts, maternal grandparents, Alfred and Minnie Cox, paternal grandparents Richard and Goldie Mullins.
Survivors include her husband of 26 years Robert Hall; her daughter, Kristen Cantrell (Michael Lawson) -Norton, VA; her son Terry Christley Ray Cantrell III "Trae" ( Shelby Taylor) -Norton, VA; a granddaughter, Alyssa Hurley- Norton, sisters Lisa Gaye Mullins-Wise, VA; Wendy Odette Sturgill-Pound, VA and Jessica Barnett-Gillette, Wyoming; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of friends and loved ones. Her family finds comfort knowing Pam is now pain free and cancer free with her heavenly family.
Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Tuesday December 7, 2021 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 noon Wednesday December 8, 2021 at the Cox/Edwards Cemetery-Pound, VA where Robert Hall, Trae Cantrell, Michael Lawson, Sean, Salyer, and Lee Robinson 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 Pamela Hall.
KATIE RUTH (MULLINS) PASS
KATIE RUTH (MULLINS) PASS
KATIE RUTH (MULLINS) PASS
Katie Ruth Mullins Pass, age 97 of Bay Hill Drive, Winchester, KY was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who went to be with her Lord on Thursday, December 02, 2021 at Windsor Hospice Care Center in
Mt. Sterling, KY surrounded by her family. Katie was born June 9, 1924 in Stonega, VA. She was one of eight children born to the late John and Sophie Bowers Mullins.
Katie was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 51 years, Ted Pass, on November 9,1993. They were
married on December 16, 1942 in Pikeville, KY. She lived with her mom and dad while Ted served in the Army until October 25, 1945. He served overseas for 16 months
in England, France and Germany before returning to work for Consolidated/Beth Elkhorn Coal Co. Katie, a graduate
of Jenkins High School (1942) worked at Bank's Grocery Store and was a substitute teacher at Burdine Elementary
and Jenkins High School. They lived In Burdine before moving to Pound, VA in 1972. After Ted's passing, Katie
moved to Winchester, KY in 1997.
In addition to her parents and husband, Katie was preceded in death by her two brothers, John "Bud" Mullins and Bobby
Gene Mullins and five sisters Ann Mullins, Juanita Haley, Jerry Belcher, Marie Looney and Francis Jo Spicer.
Katie is survived by one son, Ted Pass II (Ginny Kay) of Morehead, KY and one daughter Teresa Ann Hibbitts (Gary)
of Winchester, KY . She was known as Granny Ruth to her four loving grandchildren Michelle Hibbitts Ramey (Rich) of Winchester, KY, Gary Neil Hibbitts (Rich) of Lexington, KY, Kristen Leigh Pass (Roger) of Morehead, KY and
Michael Ted Pass (Michelle) of Stephenson, VA. She is also survived by three great-grandchildren Rachel Sophia Banks
(Tori), Codi Lee Collins and Dylan Michael Pass. Also one great-great-grandchild Rowen Scott Banks and a special niece
Mickey Bell. She loved all her grandchildren and great-Grandchildren very much as well as her Red Tabby cat Peaches.
Katie was member of the Burdine Church of God of Prophecy and the Cathedral Church of God in Winchester,
KY. She was a devout Christian, read her Bible daily and lived by Christian principles. Her passion in life was praying
for her family, friends and anyone in need of care and love. Her sweet spirit will be missed by those who knew and
loved her. In addition Granny Ruth's fried chicken, "soup beans", fried potatoes, slaw and cornbread will be missed
as well by all.
Graveside services will be conducted at 2:00 pm at Saturday December 4, 2021 in the Powell Valley Memorial Gardens Chapel- Big Stone Gap, VA with Reverend Frank Hall, Burdine Church of God of Prophecy, officiating.
Arrangements by Baker Funeral Home in Pound, VA. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations be made to St. Claire Hospice, 222 Medical Circle, Morehead, KY 40351.
AVA McFARLAND
KATIE RUTH (MULLINS) PASS
EARLON MULLINS
POUND, VA- Ava McFarland, 60, gained her heavenly wings Friday November 26, 2021.
Ava was a Christian of the Baptist faith. She was the kindest and sweetest soul who always filled with compassion and love for others. She loved attending church and reading her Bible as much as she could. The love she had for her family was boundless. She loved to talk about Chris, Jessica
and her grandbabies at every opportunity. Speaking with Ryker and Delaney on the phone and seeing their pictures
was always an important part of her day. We don't think her humble heart could hold all the love she had; always, her caring
nature will be remembered by those who knew her. She especially loved family gatherings and talked about them for
weeks. Nothing can fill the void her death has left in our hearts.
Ava was preceded in death by her parents, Ray and Belle (Mullins) Potter and a sister, Judy Gilliam.
She is survived by her husband William McFarland, Jr.-Pound, VA; a son, Christopher McFarland- Pound, VA; a daughter, Jessica Hyder (Justin) – Tecumseh, MI; grand
children, Ryker and Delaney Hyder; a brother, Ronnie Potter (Debbie)- McRoberts, KY: sisters, Rita Caudill (Jason)- Jonancy, KY and Deborah Potter (Roger Vanover) –
Wise, VA; mother-in-law, Betty McFarland-Pound, VA; sister-in-law, Val McFarland- Pound, VA; as well as several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Friday December 3, 2021 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 noon Saturday December 4, 2021 at the Vanover Family Cemetery –Pound, VA
where Roger Vanover, Josh Vanover, Dustin Vanover, Chad Damron, Charlie Vanover and Dennis Vanover 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 Ava McFarland.
EARLON MULLINS
KATIE RUTH (MULLINS) PASS
EARLON MULLINS
POUND, VA – Earlon Mullins, 79, went to his heavenly home Wednesday December 1, 2021 with his loving family by his side.
Earlon was a Christian and a member of Pyles Memorial Chapel Church. He was a loving husband , father, grandfather,
great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He cherished the time he spent with his family and friends.
Earlon was a retired heavy equipment operator and truck driver with over 30 years in the coalfield. He enjoyed fishing,
camping and being outdoors. Earlon enjoyed bluegrass music, watching the Andy Griffith Show, game shows and sports of
all kinds on television. He was a people person loved to tell tales and pull pranks on everyone.
Earlon was preceded in death by his parents Gormon and Agnes(Boggs) Mullins; a sister Margaret Mullins; and brothers Raliegh Joe Mullins, his twin Shearlon Mullins and Jerry Van Mullins.
Survivors include his loving wife of 57 years Barbara (Ratliff) Mullins; son Kristopher Mullins and wife Teresa; daughters
Kelly Branham and husband Donald, Kimberlee Craft and husband Dean, Kristal Bowers and husband Steve, and Karla
Lovell and husband Brian; grandchildren Brittney Brown and fiance'Brandon Pratt, Katherine Reece and husband Ritchie,
Brandy Wallace and husband Aaron, Dustin Belcher and wife Kate, Samuel Belcher and wife Mary, Ryan Belcher, Macayla
Singleton, Jake Singleton, Mason Mullins, Christian Belcher and Audrey Lovell, and Deneka Mullins, several step-grand kids that he loved dearly;
38 great-grandchildren; brothers Trent Mullins and wife Donna-Pound, VA, Johnny Newsome-Middlesboro, TX and Freddy
Newsome-Middlesboro, TX; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of friends and loved ones.
Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Saturday December 4, 2021 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 Noon Sunday December 5, 2021 at the Gilmer Mullins Family Cemetery-
Pound, VA where grandsons and sons-in-law 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.
Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Earlon Mullins.
MICHAEL COURTNEY SPEARS
MICHAEL COURTNEY SPEARS
MICHAEL COURTNEY SPEARS
PIKEVILLE, KY- Michael Courtney Spears, 46, passed away unexpectedly at her residence on Thursday November 25, 2021.
Michael was of the Christian faith. She was a graduate of Mullins High School and earned two Bachelor of Business degrees from
Pikeville College. She was a dedicated Dental Assistant for many years and took pride in her work. Michael loved "BIG" to the people
she was close to, always willing to help… however she could. She loved her animals like they were her children, and had a heart for all four- legged animals; so much so that she unintentionally provided many fur- children for her family. Over the years, she rescued and provided shelter for many animals and helped them all to find homes.
Michael was preceded in death by her father, Buell L. Spears Jr.; a twin infant brother, Mark L. Spears; her paternal grandparents, BuellC. and Virginia (Allen) Spears and her maternal grandfather, Carl
"Dab" Stumbo.
Survivors include her mother, Diana Meade and stepfather Jerry- Pikeville, KY; three brothers, Ryan Meade- Pikeville, KY, Kyle
Meade and wife Sarah- Pikeville, KY and Jonathan Spears- Langley, KY; her maternal grandmother, Fern Stumbo- Pikeville, KY; two aunts; Marsha Wade-PA and Crystal "Hank" McArthur and husband Bo-Pound, VA; two uncles, Rick Skeens and wife Diana- Pikeville, KY and Joey Spears-Grundy, VA ; special friend, Chris Mullins and his mother, Sue Mullins; also Ashley and Jessie Minix.- Virgie, KY.
A private family services was held for Michael and per her wishes she was to be cremated and a Celebration of Life graveside service wil lbe conducted at a later date at the Allen Family Cemetery- Maytown, KY.
The family asked if you would like to honor Michael life…. please make a donation to your local animal shelter in her name…
Baker Funeral Home- Pound, VA is serving the family of Michael Courtney Spears.
SHIRLEY GRAY DAVIS
MICHAEL COURTNEY SPEARS
MICHAEL COURTNEY SPEARS
BIG STONE GAP, VA – Shirley Gray (Dave) Davis, 82,
entered into eternity Tuesday November 23, 2021 from his
residence. His loving wife Noveda cradled him in her arms,
Dave was a Christian of the Baptist faith and was baptized
in 2006.He was a former employee of national Motor in
Washington, DC, Greyhound Transit, W T Cowen
Transportation, a New York Life Insurance agent and retired
with 32 years of service at the Washington Metropolitan
Transit Authority.
After his father's death, Dave dropped out of school as a
child to help his mother raise his siblings. Then he went back
to school to get his diploma. He always said they can't take
that away from you. Dave was an animal lover, especially
dogs and birds. His favorite charity was the St. Jude's
Research Hospital. He was an avid reader and loved history,
the law and the civil war. Dave enjoyed westerns and the news.
He was a committed worker for the National Democratic
Committee, he and his wife received personal invitations to
the Inauguration of President Obama, and they received
personal invitations to the nomination of President Obama.
They also received personal Christmas cards from the
president and his family. On two occasions Dave received the
million mile accident free safety award from the Washington
Metropolitan Area Transit Authority. Dave also graduated
first in his class at the Investigative Training Academy in
Washington, DC and was a licensed private investigator.
Dave was preceded in death by his parents Connie and
Naomi (Howard) Davis; a son Shirley(Button) Gray Davis,
Jr.; sisters Norma Barnes and Alma Davis; and a brother
Bobby Davis.
Survivors include the love of his life and wife of 43 years
and 1 month Noveda (Cantrell) Davis; daughter Shirley Artis,
Fort Washington, MD, Keely Major, Charlotte, NC and Kara
Major, Atlanta, GA; sons Eric Kegley Sr., Staunton, VA and
Pervis McLauchlin II, Fort Washington, MD; grandchildren
Elijah Major, James Major, Eric Kegley Jr., Christopher Rich,
Austin Davis, Dante' Davis, Isaiah Major, Pervis McLauchlin
III, Sharieta Davis, Dreama Kegley, Leah McLauchlin, Neriah
Major, Shiloh Major, and Saraiah Major; great-grandchildren
Ke'nyon Davis, Adam Kegley and Willow Kegley; sisters
Margaret Taylor (Eddie), Summerdale, NJ and Lula Mitchell
(Wiley Coley), Newark, NJ; nieces Regina Frost, Clementine
Barnes, D'Juna Coleman and Casandra Davis; nephews Milton
Barnes, Edward Taylor, Marcus Taylor and Yorlando Reed;
several great nieces, great-nephews; a host of friends and
loved ones and his pets Ginger and Coco.
Funeral services will be conducted at 6:00 pm Sunday
November 28, 2021 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 Shirley Gray Davis
DEVONIA KAYE AUTREY
MICHAEL COURTNEY SPEARS
DEVONIA KAYE AUTREY
POUND, VA – Devonia Kaye Autrey, 67, departed this world for her Heavenly Home on Tuesday November 23, 2021 from the Johnson City Medical Center after an extended illness. Her loving family was near her side.
Devonia was a Christian of the Baptist faith. She loved her Lord. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister,
aunt and friend. She cherished her family and loved the time she spent with them.
Devonia was registered nurse and worked for 17 years at St. Mary's Hospital and Park Avenue Hospital. She was
also the manager of Autrey's Nursery and Landscaping in Mineral Springs, NC. Devonia was a dedicated Republican and loved Trump. She enjoyed quilting and
crafts, singing and playing the guitar and researching the family history. Devonia had a wonderful personality, a
beautiful, smile and a laugh that could fill a room.
Devonia was preceded in death by her husband Clyde Autrey; her parents Robert and Iola (Noland) Vanover; a
brother Ricky Dean Vanover; sisters Gwendolyn Sturgill, Anna Lou Adkins and Shirley Bevins; brothers-in-law Vic
Balthis, Wiley Bevins and Robert Plaster; and sister-in-law Beulah Vanover and a grandbaby, infant baby Tarlton.
Survivors include her daughters Crystal Fox and husband Max-Burnsville, NC, Tiffany Tarlton and husband Eric- ,Fort Mill, SC, and Ashley Autrey and her companion
Michael Mullins-Pound, VA; her son Mark Autrey-Pound, VA; grandchildren Brinley and Brystal Fox, Tyler, Haley and Landen Autrey, and Kyleigh and Ryleigh Mullins; sisters Rose Balthis (Harold)-Bean Station, TN, Pamela
Faye Meade (Danny)-Mooresburg, TN, Jackie Balthis- Pound, VA, Marsha Plaster-Coeburn, VA and Robin Hollyfield (Mickey)-Pound, VA; brothers Gene Vanover-Pound, VA, James Vanover (Rita)-Pound, VA, and Jeff
Vanover (Barbara)-Pound, VA; several nieces, nephews and cousins; special friend Lynne Jeffries-London, England; and a host of friends and loved ones.
Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Saturday November 27, 2021 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel
with Reverend Troy Belcher officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until time of services.
Graveside services will be conducted at 12 Noon Sunday November 28, 2021 at the Vanover Family Cemetery-Pound, VA where Mark Autrey, Max Fox, Michael Mullins, Eric Tarlton, George Bevins and Ricky Balthis 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 Devonia Kaye Autrey.
BILLY WAYNE PIKE
BILLY WAYNE PIKE
DEVONIA KAYE AUTREY
POUND, VA – Billy Wayne Pike, 58, passed away at his residence Monday November 22, 2021. His family was at his bedside.
Billy was of the Christian faith. He had lived most of his life in Pound. He was a former construction worker. Billy was an avid roller skater and had won many contests. He
enjoyed fishing and riding bikes. He loved the time he spent with his family and friends.
Billy was preceded in death his father Herbert Wayne Pike; his fiancé Dreama Rowe; his nephew Alexander Pike;
and his maternal grandparents Milton and Sadie (Potter) Fleming.
Survivors include his mother Della Pike-Pound, VA; his son Dakota Rowe-Big Stone Gap, VA; a sister Sonya Pike-Pound, VA; special friend Mark Padgett-Pound, VA; a nephew Derek Austin Church; aunt Gail Pike; uncles Ed Pike and Wendell Pike; and a host of family and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00pm Wednesday November 24, 2021 in the Baker Funeral home Chapel with
Reverend Randy Carter officiating. The family will receive friends from 12 Noon till time of services.
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 Billy Wayne Pike.
JOE A. HICKS
BILLY WAYNE PIKE
JAMES EDWARD LEE
Joe A. Hicks, 79, of St. Paul, Virginia went to be with his Lord and Savior Tuesday, November 16, 2021 in Louisa, Virginia at the home of his daughter.
Joe was a retired coal miner with 36 years of service with Clinchfield Coal Co. and Cumberland Resources. He was a Army Veteran of the Korea Police Action, member of Castlewood Masonic Lodge 231 District 47. Joe attended Collins Chapel Church in Dungannon, VA, and Servants of Christ Church Zion Cross Roads, VA while living with his daughter and son-in-law. Joe enjoyed going cat fishing on Lake Anna, riding the boat and spending time with friends and family.
Joe is preceded in death by his father and mother, Harry H. and Beatrice E. Hicks; his first wife, Betty S. Yeary; second wife, Zelma A. Hicks; infant daughter, Tina R. Hicks; one sister Connie Mullins; stepdaughter Belinda Woodruff. He is survived by his son, Joe A. Hicks, Jr. of Chapmanville, West Virginia; his daughter, Debby S. Crawford (Danny) of Louisa, Virginia; two grandsons, Billy Joe Crawford, and Harry S. Hicks; two granddaughters, Nashay Christian, and Hope J. Hicks; step-granddaughter, Haley Hill; one brother, Jessee Hicks (Dorothy); one sister Faye Gillenwater; three stepdaughters, Tammy Hartsock (Pete), Kim Palmer (Chris), Pam Barnett, (David); two step-sons, Gerald Salyer (Vickie), and Robert Salyer. Several step-grandchildren; step-greatgrandchildren; nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, November 22, 2021 in the Temple Hill Memorial Park Chapel of Love Mausoleum Castlewood, VA with Rev. Jessee Jones, and Rev. Bill Crawford officiating. Military Honors will be provided by the Gate City National Guard, and Masonic Rites will be held by Castlewood Lodge 231. Pallbearers will be family and friends. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic social distancing, and face covering is recommended. Woodward Funeral Home of Louisa, and Baker Funeral Home of Pound, VA are serving the family.
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JAMES EDWARD LEE
BILLY WAYNE PIKE
JAMES EDWARD LEE
JENKINS, KY- James Edward Lee, 80, passed away
Tuesday November 16, 2021 from the Pikeville Medical
Center- Pikeville, KY.
James was of the Christian faith. He had worked many
years as a healthcare assistant at the hospital. James was
an avid musician, playing the guitar was his favorite. He
had recorded several records in Nashville that he was very
proud of. James enjoyed wrestling, boxing, learning about
history and astrology. James had a love for horses and
enjoyed going on peaceful trail rides with his family and
friends. One of the things that brought him great comfort and
memories was getting out and just driving for hours with
family members and having long talks with them. James
also enjoyed collecting guns, pocket knives and coins…
and then he loved to trade them too. To him…anything was
for sale or trade. He was known for his herbal salves and soaps
James is preceded in death by his parents, Charles Richard
Lee Sr. and Sedelia (Back) Lee: sisters, Dorothy Jean Raines
and Elena Dobbins and a brother, Charles Richard Lee Jr.
Survivors include his brother and best friend, Glenn Webb-
Cromona, KY: his daughter, Jamie Elizabeth Lee; sons, Ryan
Lee and Joseph Rogers Lee all of Pound, VA; step daughter,
Erica Grant-Mt. Vernon, KY; step son, Edwin Bentley-
Millstone, KY; grandchildren, Daniel, Dylan, Mayson,
Abigale, Reagan, Camden, Owen, Carlyn and Ridge; great
grandchildren, Taylor and Paisley; mother of his children,
Deborah Counts- Berea, KY; several, nieces, nephews and
cousins and a host of friends and loved ones.
Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Friday
November 19, 2021 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with
Reverend David Dillion officiating. The family will receive
friends from 5:00 pm until time of services.
Graveside services will be conducted at 1:00 pm Saturday
November 20, 2021 with Reverend Chris Fleming
at the McRoberts Cemetery- McRoberts,
KY. where Dillan Craft, Daniel Craft, Thomas Clark, Brandon
Pittman, Bartley Grant and Joseph Lee 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.
Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of
James Edward Lee.
BARBARA ANN CHURCH
BARBARA ANN CHURCH
BARBARA ANN CHURCH
BIG STONE GAP, VA – Barbara Ann Church, 63, entered into eternity Monday November 15, 2021 from the Holston Valley Medical Center. Her loving family was at her bedside.
Barbara was of the Christian faith. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She enjoyed watching
television, especially Days of Our Lives, The Waltons, Little House on the Prarie, Nascar Racing and Wrestling. Barbara
was also a big Tennessee Titan fan and loved bluegrass music. But her greatest joy was the time she spent with her grandbabies.
Barbara was preceded in death by her parents Woodrow and Lena Stallard; her biological parents Wesley and Wanda Shortt; the father of her children, Kyle Church; her granddaughter Kaylee
Mullins; and her brothers Roy Stallard and Charles Stallard.
Survivors include her life partner Daniel Sutherland-Big Stone Gap, VA; her daughter Teresa Church and companion David
Rose-Appalachia, VA; her son Kyle Church, Jr.-Big Stone Gap, VA; grandchildren Courtney Harris, April Mason, P J Mullins,
Dakota Church, Tanner Mullins, Kaitlyn Rose and David Isaiah Rose; great-grandchildren Nolan Lentchner, Andrew Holbrook,
Gabriel Holbrook, Simon Holbrook and Greyson Harris; her sister Debbie Mullins and husband David-Pound, VA; brothers Jerry Shortt-Big Stone Gap, VA, Jessee Shortt-N C, Herbie Shortt-N C; and Tommy Shortt-Duffield, VA; her aunt Shirley Mullins-Pound,
VA; and a host of friends and loved ones.
Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Thursday November 18, 2021 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 November 19, 2021 at the Stallard Cemetery on Stacy Branch-Pound, VA where family members 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 Barbara Church.
MARTY CARTER
BARBARA ANN CHURCH
BARBARA ANN CHURCH
BURDINE, KY – Albert Martin "Marty" Carter, 65, entered peacefully into eternity Saturday November 13, 2021 from his residence. His loving wife Denita was at his side.
Marty was of the Baptist faith. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. Marty was a big truck driver, he would haul coal, rock or almost anything, local or cross country. He enjoyed riding his Harley every chance he got. He loved rock and roll concerts and saw some of the biggest acts of all time, AC/DC, The Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen, Fleetwood Mac and Michael Jackson. Marty was an avid UK
Wildcat fan, basketball and football. He was a Dale Earnhardt fan and enjoyed watching sports, weather and news. He was ready for a party anytime. "He was a one of a kind-there will never be another Mardo" Marty was best known to his grandkids as "Pop-Pop" and treasured the time he spent with them.
Marty was preceded in death by his parents Robert Lee and Bertha (Dingus) Carter and his son, Michael Wayne Hayes.
Survivors include his loving wife of 28 years Denita Carter-Burdine, KY; his daughters Martie Nicole Carter-Stamper and
husband Bobby–Pikeville, KY, Kelli Elizabeth Carter-Alley and husband Kyle-Prestonsburg, KY, Lindsey Omega Carter-Flamm and husband Gavin-Las Vegas, NV and Amanda Lee Carter and husband Justin Costello-Shelby Gap, KY ; grandchildren Skyler,
Kolton and Graci Stamper, Bryce and Saylor Alley, Charlee and Bradley Carter Flamm, Scarlett Costello and Baby Boy Costello ( due in February) and Michael Wayne Hayes, Jr.; a sister Jerry Lee Elswick and husband Jim-Jenkins, KY; nieces Lisa Brannen and Tracy Short; and a host of friends and loved ones.
The family will receive friends after 5:00 pm and services will take place at 7:00 pm Tuesday November 16, 2021 at the Burdine
Freewill Baptist Church with Reverend Greg Polly officiating.
Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Marty Carter.
PATRICIA ANN NOWAK
BARBARA ANN CHURCH
PATRICIA ANN NOWAK
STAFFORD, VA – Patricia Ann Nowak, 63, entered into eternity Sunday October 31, 2021 from the Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg, VA.
Patty was of the Christian faith. She was a loving wife, daughter, sister, aunt and friend. Patty graduated from Clinch Valley College in Wise, VA and was a former
special education teacher at Ervinton Elementary School and also a service/technical representative for Cox
Communications.
Although Patty had no children of her own, she loved kids. She was always helping people. Patty loved hosting her family and friends. She enjoyed cooking and loved to
feed people. Patty loved flowers and had a flair for decorating. She especially loved the beach and living life with Jerry. She also loved her dogs.
Patricia was preceded in death by her parents Delmer and Mary (Salyers) Mayes; her maternal grandparents Troy and Ada Salyers; and her paternal grandparents Raymond and Betty Mayes.
Survivors include her loving husband of 21 years Jerry Nowak-Stafford, VA; a sister Paula Boyd-Miami. FL; brothers Matthew Mayes and wife Connie-Spearman, TX
and Mark Mayes and wife Sherrie-Nora, VA; her cousin/brother Ben Huffman and wife Amanda-Pound, VA; her cousin/sister Tammy Palmer-Coeburn, VA; an uncle Louie Mayes and wife Louise-Coeburn, VA; several nieces, nephews, cousins and other family members; and a host of friends and loved ones.
Funeral services will be conducted at 12:00 Noon Saturday November 6, 2021 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Stacy Vanover officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00 am until time of
services.
Graveside services will follow at the Salyers Cemetery on Long Ridge–Nora, VA where John Rasnick, Ethan Cloud, Nathan Cloud, Tommy Marshall, Damon Rasnick, Byron Powell and Mason McCoy will serve as pallbearers.
Baker Funeral Home-Pound VA is serving the family of Patricia Ann Nowak
WILMA M. SHORT
FRANKLIN L. MULLINS, JR
PATRICIA ANN NOWAK
POUND, VA – Mrs. Wilma M. Short, 92, entered peacefully into her eternal reward Monday October 25, 2021 from the Holston Valley Medical Center-Kingsport, TN. Her loving family was at her bedside.
Wilma was a born again Christian and a member of the Pound Presbyterian Church. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She was a member of the Red Hat Society, the Pound VFW Post 9600 Ladies Auxillary and the Eastern Star.
Wilma was an avid reader, she enjoyed sending birthday cards, baby sitting her grandchildren, cooking and feeding
people. She loved animals, especially dogs, cats and birds.Wilma used to enjoy gardening and loved flowers. She also
enjoyed fishing and recently won a fishing contest at the Laurels. Wilma worked hard to take care of the people she loved.
Wilma was preceded in death by her parents Frank and Leliah (Whittaker) Moore; her husband Verlon Short; her sister Myrtle Breeding; and brothers Herbert Moore, Carless Moore, Edward Keller, and Donald Keller.
Survivors include her daughter Anita Van Brackle-Dallas, GA and Alane Lovern-Pound, VA; grandchildren Robert Van Brackle and companion Monica DeMoura-Smyrna, GA, Roland Gene Lovern, Jr.and wife Tessa-Wise, VA and Tim Lovern and wife Kendra-Mt. Carmel , TN; great-grandchildren Robert Van Brackle, Jr., David Van Brackle, Aubrey Lovern, Jaxon Lovern and Briggs Lovern; a brother Aubrey Moore-La Quinta, CA; several nieces, nephews and cousins; special friends Jeanette Cantrell and Flaudene Bolling; and a host of friends and loved ones.
Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Thursday October 28, 2021 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Michael Weller officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until time of services.
Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 am Friday October 29, 2021 at Powell Valley Memorial Gardens-Big Stone Gap, VA where Robert Van Brackle, Robert Van Brackle, Jr., Davy Van Brackle, Roland Gene Lovern, Jr., Tim Lovern and C.J. 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.
Flowers will be accepted or in lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Pound Presbyterian Church Meal Program at PO Box 1387 Pound, VA 24279.
Baker funeral home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Wilma M. Short
FRANKLIN L. MULLINS, JR
FRANKLIN L. MULLINS, JR
FRANKLIN L. MULLINS, JR
WISE, VA- Franklin L. Mullins, Jr., 41, passed away Sunday October 24, 2021 from Heritage Hall-Clintwood, VA after an extended illness.
Franklins was of the Christian faith. He was a former warehouseman for Kraft Foods. Franklin was prankster and loved to get a good joke or prank on his friends. He
loved music and was an accomplished guitar player.Franklin also loved to read poetry and wrote a lot of it.
Franklin was preceded in death by his mother Shirley (Shephard) Mullins; his sisters Darlene Mullins, Charlene
Baldwin and Jennifer Mullins; his maternal grandparents Archie and Lois Shephard; and his paternal grandmother Veldia Mullins Maggard.
Survivors include his father Franklin Mullins-Wise, VA; his sister Greta Lambert-Mt. Jackson, VA; a niece Lorna Beth
Mullins and fiancé Austin Little-Wise, VA; a nephew Justin Winkle and companion Ashante Zander-Big Stone Gap, VA;
and a host of relatives, friends and loved ones.
As per Franklin's wishes he will be cremated and a celebration of life service will be held at a later date.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Heritage Hall in Clintwood, VA.
And ye now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh
from you.JOHN 16:22
Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Franklin L. Mullins, Jr.
CORDELIA SUE TUTTLE
FRANKLIN L. MULLINS, JR
FRANKLIN L. MULLINS, JR
WYTHEVILLE, VA – Cordelia Sue Tuttle, 57, entered into eternity Saturday October 23, 2021 from Carrington Place of Wytheville after an extended illness.
Sue was of the Christian faith. She was a former resident of Wise, VA. Sue enjoyed time with her family, singing, crafts
and working crossword puzzles.
Sue was preceded in death by her parents Hiram and Elsie ( Hughes ) McLemore; her sisters Deborah Bolling and Billie Jo Raliegh; and brothers Ronnie McLemore and Watson McLemore.
Survivors include her daughter Amanda Oliver and husband Joseph-Neon, KY; her son Tommy Lee Cress and companion
Casandra Williams-Wise, VA; grandchildren Bryda Oliver, Nora Oliver, Arianna Oliver and Elijah Cress; sister Eloise Wyatt-Wise,
VA ; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of friends and loved ones.
Celebration of life services will be held from 5:00 until 7:00 pm Monday October 25, 2021 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel.
Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of
Cordelia Sue Tuttle
JOHNNY WAYNE STROUTH
TRULA (STAMPER) AMBURGEY
JOHNNY WAYNE STROUTH
ST.PAUL, VA- Johnny Wayne Strouth, 62, passed away Sunday October 17, 2021 from Johnston Memorial Hospital- Abingdon, VA.
Johnny was a Christian. He was owner and operator of Strouth Trucking for many years. Johnny had a love for collecting antiques, some of his favorites were lanterns,
miniature cars and trucks Johnny loved spending time with family and friends….especially the light of his life…Marlee. She was his sunshine on a rainy day.
Johnny is preceded in death by his parents, Otis Strouth Sr.and Lonie Mullins Hale; sisters, Lois Hamilton and Joyce Hurd; brothers, Leon Hale, Milburn Hale and Roy Hale.
Survivors include his wife of 10 years Beverly (Rose)
Strouth- St. Paul, VA ; daughters, Crystal Hyde- St. Paul,
VA, Haven Miller- St. Paul, VA, Hannah Key (Trai) -St. Paul,
VA sons, Michael Strouth (Ashley) - Bristol, TN., Randy
Mullins (Hope)- North Carolina, Brandon Mullins (Amy) –
North Carolina and Jacob Silcox- St. Paul, VA; special
granddaughter, Marlee Hyde; several other grandchildren;
a brother, Otis Strouth Jr. (Jessica) - St. Paul 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 October 22, 2021 at the Lane- Strouth Cemetery (Bold Camp
Road) Pound, VA with Reverend Darrell Milgram officiating.
Family and friends are asked to meet at the cemetery by 11:45 am for services. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
Baker Funeral Home- Pound, VA is serving the family of Johnny Wayne.
FLOYD MICHAEL COMBS
TRULA (STAMPER) AMBURGEY
JOHNNY WAYNE STROUTH
POUND, VA- Floyd Michael "Mike" Combs, 70, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday October 19, 2021 from Whitesburg ARH - Whitesburg, KY. His loving wife Sheila
was by his bedside.
Mike was a Christian of the Baptist faith. He had worked as a Quality Control Manager for Hobart Manufacturing Company, the Wise County Sheriff Department as a transport officer and enjoyed selling cars in between. He was a 27 year member of Pound Masonic Lodge # 59 A.F. & A.M. where he served as Master several terms and a 25 year member of Craig Royal Arch Chapter 30. He was also a Kentucky Colonel.
Mike was a volunteer for the CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) in Wise County to help children and was one of the
driving forces behind the Pound Masonic Lodge Community Thanksgiving Dinner. That service led to providing Thanksgiving
dinner at the Da Vita Dialysis Center. He was an excellent marksman who loved shooting guns, going turkey hunting and fishing in Michigan with his family. He thoroughly enjoyed long peaceful rides on his motorcycle. But being "Pap" to his grandson Conner was the highlight of his life. Mike loved doing things with Conner and cherished the time he had with him.
Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Ed and Recia (Gilley) Combs; a sister, Patricia Ann Combs; a half-brother, Ed Combs, Jr. and niece, Sharlee Wright.
Mike leaves behind his loving wife of nearly 30 years, Sheila Cox Combs-Pound, VA; a daughter, Nicole Suzanne Combs-Hindman, KY; a grandson and the light of Pap's life,
Justin Conner Michael Cook and his father Matt Cook - Poca, WV; a brother, Kenneth Combs and wife Debra-Isom, KY; close friend and brother-in-law Jim Cox and wife Susan-Wise, VA; special friends, Rueben Bolling and Eddie Roop both of Pound, VA; all his Masonic brothers; and numerous friends and loved ones.
A very special thank you to DaVita Raven Rock Dialysis Center- Jenkins, KY for all your caring and support you showed throughout
the years… your kindness and compassion was so appreciated.
Masonic Rite services will be conducted at 12 noon Saturday October 23, 2021 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel followed by
a celebration of life service with Reverend Nick Brewer officiating.
The family will receive friends from 11:00 am until time of services.
Baker Funeral Home- Pound VA is serving the family of Floyd Michael "Mike" Combs.
TRULA (STAMPER) AMBURGEY
TRULA (STAMPER) AMBURGEY
MURIEL ELIZABETH CANTRELL
CROMONA, KY – Trula (Stamper) Amburgey, daughter of the late Elsie (Mullins) and Jett Stamper, became an Angel on Saturday October 16, 2021 being 89 years and 4 months of age.
She was the widow of the late Adolph Alfred Amburgey, both of Cromona, KY.
Trula was a Christian who loved her Lord and attended the Fleming Neon Church of God. She was a loving and devoted wife,
mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Trula worked tirelessly to provide for her family, and lots of other kids in the neighborhood. She loved her family endlessly. Trula loved fishing, camping, riding side by sides, and going to the flea market. She loved to travel and was always ready to go on a trip at any time. Now she has made her final journey home.
Trula was preceded in death by her parents Samuel Jett and Elsie (Mullins) Stamper; her husband Adolph Amburgey; her son Samuel Amburgey; a sister Carol Arrowood; brothers Gerald Stamper, Tensley Stamper, Richard Stamper and Duke Stamper; and son-in-law Pete Roberts.
Survivors include her daughters Avon (Danny) Cook, Connie "Tweet" Roberts and Stephanie "Tuffy" (Brandon) Hall;; her sons
Alfred (Katie) Amburgey and Richard Amburgey ; grandchildren
Danny Lee (Kara) Cook, Angi (Jason) Holbrook, Spencer Amburgey,
Alfred Lee (Crystal) Shepherd, Ashley (Jerry) Noble, Sami Amburgey,
Shelby (Darian ) Slone, Destiny Hall, Angalee Amburgey, Adolph
Landon Amburgey and Jeremey Jones; great-grandchildren Gunnar
Slone, Dustin (Deana) Cook, Kalee Cook, Jaelyn Holbrook, Kendall
Holbrook, Aiydun Shelby, Axdun Noble, Jensen Williams, J J Jones,
Jayden Jones and Madeline Jones; great-great grandchildren Lilly Cook
and Luna Cook; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of
friends and loving neighbors.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 pm Wednesday October
20, 2021 at the Fleming-Neon Church of God- Neon, KY with Alfred
Lee Shepard officiating. Burial will follow in the Lee Greer Cemetery-
Pound, VA where family members will serve as pallbearers.
Visitation will be begin at 6:00 pm Tuesday October 19, 2021 at the
Fleming-Neon Church of God-Neon, KY
Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Trula
(Stamper) Amburgey.
MURIEL ELIZABETH CANTRELL
MURIEL ELIZABETH CANTRELL
MURIEL ELIZABETH CANTRELL
POUND, VA – Mrs. Muriel Elizabeth Cantrell, 96, went to be with her Lord and Savior Tuesday October 5, 2021 from
her sons home in Jasper, VA.
Muriel was a Christian of the Baptist faith. She was baptized at the age of 19 and loved her Lord. She taught Sunday School
at the Indian Creek Freewill Baptist Church and loved quilting there. She was a loving and faithful wife, mother, grandmother,
sister and friend. She was proud of her family and had every right to be. She and Newton successfully raised four rowdy
boys all of whom turned out quite well. Muriel graduated high school and was a lifelong reader. She loved school and was a
member of the girls basketball team. She enjoyed cooking and caring for her family and friends, camping and fishing. Muriel
was a true lady, very modest and humble.
Muriel was preceded in death by her husband of 73 years Newton Cantrell; her parents Charles Alverse and Clara (Adkins)
Baker; sisters Violet Clark and Emogene Carter; brother Kenneth
Baker; and daughter-in-law Libby Cantrell.
Survivors include her sons Denny Cantrell-Pound, VA, Gerald Cantrell and wife Sheila-Jasper, VA, Randall Cantrell-
Big Stone Gap, VA and Stacy Cantrell-Pound, VA; four grand-
children David Cantrell (Felicia)-Pound, VA, Wendy Jordan
(Robbie)-Pound, VA, Dakota Cantrell (Jodie)-Pound, VA
and Colt Cantrell-Big Stone Gap, VA; a great-grandson Daniel
Jordan-Pound, VA; a great-great grandson Ezekiel Marcus Jordan; several nieces, nephews and cousins and a host of friends and loved ones.
Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Thursday October 7, 2021 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Elder Stacy Potter officiating. The family will receive friends
from 6:00 pm until time of services.
Graveside services will be conducted at 12:00 Noon Friday October 8, 2021 at the Baker Cemetery on Bean Gap Road –Pound, VA where sons and grandsons 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.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorial donation 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 Muriel Elizabeth Cantrell.
GAIL B. HAYES
MURIEL ELIZABETH CANTRELL
AUSTIN LEE STURGILL
CLINTWOOD, VA - Gail B. Hayes, 78, went to be with
the Lord on Friday October 1, 2021 after a brief illness. Her
family was at her side.
Gail was a Christian and a member of the Slate Creek
Primitive Baptist Church. She loved her Lord and she loved
her family. She was a devoted mother, grandmother and wife.
Gail was a fantastic cook, she was well known for the delicious
meals she made and some of the best desserts ever. She loved
to feed people and said it was worth all her efforts just to see
them enjoy it.
Gail was a caregiver by nature, always willing to help people
in any way she could, cooking a meal, cleaning house or sitting
with a child or an elderly person. She was a woman of many
talents, she had an eye for decorating, she could put colors and
patterns together and make thing look great. She had fantastic
taste in clothing and kept not only herself looking great, but
Eugene as well. She had a flair for flowers, plants and hanging
baskets. She also had a green thumb, together with Eugene they
raised some fantastic gardens, and put them to good use fixing
wonderful meals and canning for later use. Gail was certainly
not afraid of work and took pride in everything she did whether
it was cooking, cleaning, sewing or hoeing the garden. She was
a people person, quick to make new friends and hang on to the
ones she had. She enjoyed good times with her family and
friends, and when time were not so good, she was always there
to lend a hand in any way she could. Gail always made you
glad to be around her and made you feel better about yourself.
She loved the Friday night lights, the feel of the big crowds and
was proud supporter of the Clintwood Greenwave.
Gail was preceded in death by her parents Willie Roy "Bill"
and Florence (Fleming) Buchanan; her son Randall Meade and
infant brothers Larry and Chester Buchanan.
Survivors include her husband Eugene Hayes; a sister Patsy
Mullins and husband Donnie; a brother David Buchanan and
wife Kaye all of Clintwood, VA; her grandchildren Randa Meade-
Nashville, TN; Nikki (Andrew) Duty-Bristol, TN; Jeremy (Amber)
Mullins-Dante, VA; Staci (Dustin) Peters-Coeburn, VA; Israel
(Mackenzie) Mullins-Pound, VA; Lacey Johnson-Clintwood, VA;
and Briton Wallace-Bristol, TN; eight great-grandchildren; several
nieces and nephews; and host of beloved friends.
Funeral service will be conducted at 7:00pm Tuesday October 5,
2021 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Elder Ezra Davis, Jr
and Elder Jeffery Arnold officiating. The family will receive friends
from 5:00 pm until time of services.
Graveside services will be conducted at 1:00 pm Wednesday
October 6, 2021 at the Fleming Cemetery on Baker Ridge Road-
Clintwood, VA with Elder Kelly McGuire officiating.. Israel Mullins,
Jeremy Mullins, Ricky Mullins, Greg Mullins, Brad Mullins, Dustin
Peters, Freddy Dotson and Bo McArthur will serve as pallbearers.
Gary Fleming will serve as honorary pallbearer. Family and friends
are asked to meet at Baker Funeral Home by 12:00 Noon to prepare
to go in procession to the cemetery.
Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Gail B.
Hayes.
AUSTIN LEE STURGILL
MURIEL ELIZABETH CANTRELL
AUSTIN LEE STURGILL
STUART, VA –Austin Lee Sturgill, 28, entered into eternity
Thursday September 30, 2021 from his residence.
Austin was a born again Christian and was recently baptized.
He was a 2011 graduate of Pound High School then earned an
Associates Degree from Mountain Empire Community College.
Austin was a former employee of Food City and Lowes of Wise,
VA and was employed by Primland Resort at Meadows of Dan,
VA in the maintenance department. Austin worked hard and
loved his job, he actually got to meet several NASCAR drivers
when they stayed there. He was an avid Dale Earnhardt and
Dale Jr fan. He also loved hunting, fishing and ATV riding. He
ran cross country and track in high school. Austin enjoyed
hanging out with his family and friends, but his greatest joy
now was the time he spent with his daughter Aria.
Austin was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother Betty
Ruth Sturgill; an uncle, Daniel Wayne Sturgill; and cousins Michael
Shortt, Locklan Sturgill,Nina Danyell Sturgill, Savannah Barnette,
Brianna Dollarhyde and Travis McDaniels.
Survivors include his daughter Aria Sturgill; his parents Jimmy
Lee (Bo) and Delane (Church) Sturgill-Pound, VA; a sister Emily
Sturgill-Pound, VA; a brother Corey Sturgill-Pound, VA; his
paternal grandfather Jimmy Sturgill-Pound, VA; his maternal
grandmother Rose Church and husband Albert-Pound, VA; his
maternal grandfather Rondall Church-Big Stone Gap, VA: the
mother of his child Francis Setliff-Stuart, VA; several aunts,
uncles, and cousins; and a host of friends and loved ones.
Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Sunday October 3,
2021 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Troy
Belcher officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm
until time of services.
Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 am Monday
October 4, 2021 at the Mt. Zion 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
Austin Lee Sturgill.
Obituaries
DARLENE MULLINS
MICHAEL DAVID HAYES
BOBBY JOE JOHNSON
WISE, VA - Darlene Mullins, 49, passed away Tuesday September 28, 2021 at her residence. Her father was by her side.
Darlene was a Christian of the Baptist faith. She worked as a CNA for several years at Heritage Hall in Wise, VA. She enjoyed listening to music, both county and rock,
watching TV…she especially liked horror movies. But mostly she loved the time she spent with her family and friends.
Darlene was preceded in death by her mother Shirley(Shephard) Mullins; her sisters, Charlene Baldwin and Jennifer Mullins; her maternal grandparents Archie and Lois Shephard; and her paternal grandmother Veldia Mullins Maggard.
Survivors include her daughter. Lorna Beth Mullins and fiancé Austin Little- Wise, VA; a son, Justin Winkle and companion Ashante Zander- Big Stone Gap, VA; her father, Franklin Mullins- Wise, VA; her sister Greta Lambert- Mt. Jackson, VA; her brother, Franklin Mullins, Jr-Wise, VA; and special friend, Glen Dwayne Scott- Wise, VA
Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 pm Saturday October 2, 2021 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Greg Cyphers 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 and friends will serve as pallbearers.
Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Darlene Mullins.
BOBBY JOE JOHNSON
MICHAEL DAVID HAYES
BOBBY JOE JOHNSON
JENKINS, KY - Bobby Joe Johnson, 61, entered into eternity Monday September 27, 2021 from his residence,his loving wife was at his side.
Bobby was of the Christian faith, with a deep belief in his Lord and Savior. He was a former heavy equipment operator, blaster and foreman with over 20 years of
experience. He worked for PC&H Coal, Paramont Coal and a few others. Bobby enjoyed fishing and going to the lake and hanging out with his friends. He loved rebuilding Mopar Road Runners and Dodge Challengers and Harley Davidson Pan Head motorcycles. He loved to build and ride them all. Besides mechanicing, Bobby loved to travel… he was a true adventurer, always loving to try new things. He had a love for large breed dogs, until Koko came into
his life…from then on Koko was his one and only dog. Bobby really enjoyed joking around and just plane old aggravating who ever he could just to get a stir out of them,
especially his sweet wife Jill.
Bobby was preceded in death by a son, Gabriel Joseph Johnson; his parents, John and Betty (Varner) Johnson and an infant brother.
Survivors include his loving wife and best friend of 42 years, Pamela Jill (Funk) Johnson-Jenkins, KY; sisters, Kathy Sexton and husband Ernie- Millstone, KY and Phyllis Holbrook and husband Bill-Whitesburg, KY; special nieces and nephews, Ryan Scott Lucas, Dana Lucas, Kenny Ray Potter, Kraig Potter, Andrea Yonts and Mistie Johnson; great nieces and nephews, Joby Johnson, Kyra Johnson, Cearra Nily, Ashlynn Nily, Kaleb Nily, Dalton Potter, Allie Potter, Elijah Caudill, Isaiah Potter, Aubrey Potter, Zion Lucas, and Aiden Paul Lucas; numerous
cousins and friends and last but far from least ... his beloved Shih Tzu, Koko that was always by his side.
Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Thursday September 30, 2021 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Danny Quillen officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until time of services.
Graveside services will be conducted at 1:00 pm Friday October 1, 2021 at Powell Valley Memorial Gardens- Big Stone Gap, VA where family and friends will serve as
pallbearers. Family and friends are asked to meet at the funeral home by 11:30 am to prepare to go in procession to the
cemetery.
Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Bobby Joe Johnson.
MICHAEL DAVID HAYES
MICHAEL DAVID HAYES
MICHAEL DAVID HAYES
JENKINS, KY- Michael David Hayes, 63, passed away Saturday September 25, 2021 from his residence with family by his side.
Mike was a Christian and he loved his Lord and Savior. He was a retired coal miner with 40 plus years of underground experience. Mike was a Mopar fanatic, he loved Hemi Cudas an was an avid muscle car collector. He loved long rides on his Harley Davidson motorcycles, going on trail rides on the side
by side and the four wheeler, he was also a big gun enthusiasts. But Mike… better known to his grandson as Papaw Punk, loved his grandkids with all his heart, and was always telling people how much he loved them.
Mike is preceded in death by his son, Michael Wayne Hayes, his parents, David Ralph and Alice Mae (Oliver) Hayes and a
brother, Roger Wayne Hayes.
Survivors include his grandchildren, Michael Wayne Hayes Jr and Eden Grace Hayes- Potter; a sister, Sharon Hayes- Louisville, KY; a brother, James Hayes- Jenkins, KY; special nephews, Roger
Hayes, Daniel Hayes, Jody Hayes, and Jeremy Hayes, and wife Misty-Blackey, KY; other nieces and nephews; special friends, Jamie Hall- Jenkins, KY and Charles "Buckwheat" Williams- Coeburn, VA; his four legged companion and best buddy,
Brownie; and a host of friends and loved ones.
Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Wednesday September 29, 2021 at the Hemphill Freewill Baptist Church – Jackhorn, KY, with Pastor Danny Hurst officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until time of services.
Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00am Thursday September 30, 2021 at the Holbrook Cemetery- Neon, KY where Michael Wayne Hayes Jr., Jamie, Jeremy, "Buckwheat", Jeremiah, Justin and Levi will serve as pallbearers.Family and friends are asked to meet at the church by 10:00 am to prepare to go in procession to the cemetery.
Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Michael David Hayes.
DONNA LYNN MOORE
RALPH PATTON WHITAKER, JR
MICHAEL DAVID HAYES
BELINGTON, WV- Donna Lynn Moore, 50, passed away unexpectedly Sunday September 19, 2021 at her residence.
Donna was of the Baptist faith. She lived most of her life in Pound, VA. Donna was free spirited and lived the way she wanted. She had numerous friends and
loved spending time with them. She loved animals, especially horses and enjoyed traveling.
Donna was preceded in death by her parents Donnie Lee and Janice (Lundy) Moore.
Survivors include her daughter Casey Napier and husband Kevin-London, KY; grandchildren Levi Napier, Jenna Napier and Adi Napier: a sister Janet Moore and husband Glen Cantrell-Pound, VA; two
nephews Jake Cantrell and companion Jessica Mullins and children Abigail, Landon and Lincoln Mullins
and Evan Cantrell; and a host of friends and loved
ones.
As per Donna's wishes, she will be cremated and
a memorial service will be held at a later date.
Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the
family of Donna Lynn Moore
RALPH PATTON WHITAKER, JR
RALPH PATTON WHITAKER, JR
RALPH PATTON WHITAKER, JR
JENKINS, KY – Ralph Patton Whitaker, Jr, 76, passed away at his residence Friday September 17, 2021 after a courageous battle with multiple health issues.
Ralph was of the Freewill Baptist faith. He was a retired insurance agent with Farm Bureau Insurance. Ralph earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Administration from Clinch Valley College while also completing his teaching
certificate. Pat was an avid golfer and a very accomplished billiards player. He loved to travel and was known to enjoy a cold one on occasion. Pat was very witty and had a very
outgoing personality and never met a stranger.
Ralph was preceded in death by his parents Harry and Anna (Evanoff) Whitaker.
Survivors include his son Patrick Whitaker-Jenkins, KY; his first wife Cathy Neal; his second wife Sheila Wright; step-daughters Miranda Wright and Kelly Wright; and a
host of family, friends and loved ones.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 pm Thursday September 23, 2021 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel
with H C Morris speaking and Reverend Randall Branham officiating. The family will receive friends from 11:00 am until time of services.
Entombment will follow in the Powell Valley Memorial Gardens Mausoleum-Big Stone Gap, VA.
Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Ralph Patton Whitaker, Jr.
TRENNIS "PAP" HAMILTON
RALPH PATTON WHITAKER, JR
RALPH PATTON WHITAKER, JR
POUND, VA – Trennis "Pap" Hamilton, 93. peacefully entered into eternity Sunday September 19, 2021 from the Heritage Hall
Rehabilitation Center in Big Stone Gap, VA.
Pap lived a long and happy life. He was a Christian and a member of Hamilton Chapel Church. He retired as a maintenance supervisor for Wise County National Bank and then worked in the construction
industry. As a younger man Pap loved to hunt and fish, especially in Goshen, VA. He was also in the cattle business and at one time had over 120 head of cattle to care for. Pap enjoyed reading western books as well as watching westerns on television. He also enjoyed watching Walker Texas Ranger and old shows like Mayberry. In his later years
his favorite means of transportation were his side by sides, he had a Rhino with over
14, 000 miles on it. But Pap's greatest joy
was the time he spent with his family and friends.
Trennis was preceded in death by his loving wife of 70 years Helen Rose Hamilton; his parents K H "Noy" and Pearlie (Cantrell) Hamilton; daughter-in-law Shirley Ann Hamilton; son-in-law Ronnie Slemp;
sister-Eunice Hensley and husband Buster; brothers Edison Hamilton and wife Gladys and Estel Hamilton; and brothers-in-law Wayne Leftwich and Lee Moore.
Survivors include his daughters Ginger Slemp-Wise, VA and Kim Dotson and husband Donivan-Gibsonville, NC; sons Randy Hamilton and companion Christine-Pound, VA, Greg "Cabbage" Hamilton
and wife Pam-Pound, VA and Jerry Hamilton and wife Rita-Big Stone Gap, VA; grandchildren Justin (Catherine) Countiss, Michelle (Donnie) Gillenwater, Shannnon (Debbie) Slemp, Pete Slemp, Will (Rachel)
Hamilton, Wyatt Hamilton, Reggie (Maddie) Hamilton, Ryan Dotson, Logan Hamilton, Chris (Kortney) Vanover, Jessica Mullins (Jake
Cantrell), and Tim Vanover; great-grandchildren Alex Countiss, Mollie Countiss, Ben Countiss, Mason Gillenwater, Brody Gillenwater, Kinslee Slemp, Keagan Slemp, Kaylee Slemp, Lexi Vanover, Abigail Mullins,
Landon Mullins and Lincoln Mullins; sisters Marie Moore-Pound, VA and Sally Leftwich-Pound, VA; sister-in-law Virginia Hamilton;
numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; special friends the late Gary Maggard,
Speedy Hubbard and Clarence Boggs; special caregiver Hope Stevenson; and a host of friends and loved ones.
Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Thursday September 23, 2021 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Elder Stacy Potter and Reverend Burns Robinson officiating The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until time of services.
Pound VFW Post 9600 will perform military honors at 11:00 am Friday September 24, 2021 in the funeral home parking lot.
Burial will follow at the Hamilton Cemetery on Bold camp Road where grandsons and great-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.
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 Trennis "Pap" Hamilton
SHEILA KAYE PERRY
ERNEST CLYDE STROUTH
CALVIN FRANKLIN COX
COEBURN, VA- Sheila Kaye Perry, 60, entered into eternity Sunday September 19, 2021 from the Holston Valley Medical Center after an extended illness.
Sheila was a Christian and was member of the Church of Christ. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister aunt and friend. Sheila enjoyed watching soap operas, cooking, working with her flowers and listening to music, especially Bob Seger. She loved her family beyond description and was her happiest when she wasspending time with her family.
Sheila was preceded in death by her parents Curtis and Grace (Bevins) Maggard; her great-grandson Gabriel Paul Perry; sisters Betty Sue Perry, Corina McCurry and Joyce Taylor; and her brothers Hatler Maggard, Buster Maggard and Sam Maggard.
Survivors include her loving husband of 42 years DannyPerry; daughters Cora Carter and husband Leonard-Coeburn, VA and Rebecca Perry and fiancé J J Falin-Big Stone Gap, VA; sons Michael Perry and wife Karie-Broadford, VA and Jonathan Perry-Coeburn, VA; 6 grandchildren Zachary, Brandan, Caleb, Brian, Bradley and Cheyenne; 3 great-
grandchildren Haylee, Aiden and Arrabella; sisters Hettie Allen-Florida, Laura Brown-Texas, Sharon Oaks-Kentucky and Beulah Smallwood-Kentucky; brothers Jeff Maggard,
Jimmy Maggard and Sherman Maggard-all of Wise, VA; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of friends and loved ones.
As per Sheila's wishes she will be cremated and there will be no public services.
Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Sheila Kaye Perry.
CALVIN FRANKLIN COX
ERNEST CLYDE STROUTH
CALVIN FRANKLIN COX
POUND, VA – Calvin Franklin Cox, 90, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday September 15, 2021 from his
residence.
Calvin was a Christian and attended Hope Freewill Baptist Church in Pound, VA. Calvin was a veteran of the United States
Army. He was a former heavy equipment operator in both the coal and construction industries. Calvin worked in the Alexandria and norther Virginia area for several years. He believed in working to provide for his family. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and raising a garden.
Calvin was preceded in death by his parents Alfred and Minnie (Edwards) Cox; his wife Sue Carol Cox; an infant daughter Mary Sue Cox; a son Calvin Cox, Jr.; sisters Irene
Wright, Janice N Grant and Wiladean Ingram; and a brother Avis Charles Cox.
Survivors include his sons Michael Cox and wife Mary-Pound, VA, Steve Cox and wife Gayetta-Sharps Chapel, TN ;Stuart Cox and wife Donna-Morristown, TN; Shelly
Branham and wife Christine-Pound, VA and Ronald Sexton and wife Becky-Pound, VA: 16 grand-children; 22 great-grandchildren: 2 great-great grandchildren; sisters Laumaretta Mullins and husband Bill-Pound, VA, Larretta Osborn -Pound, VA and Gail Thompson and husband Bobby- Danville, VA; a brother Jamie Alfred Cox and wife Janice- Fredericksburg, VA; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of friends and loved ones.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 pm Sunday September 19, 2021 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Randy Carter officiating. The family will receive friends from 11:00 am until time of services.
Burial will follow at the Cox Cemetery on Alfred Cox Road-Pound, VA where grandsons
and great grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Calvin Franklin Cox.
ERNEST CLYDE STROUTH
ERNEST CLYDE STROUTH
ERNEST CLYDE STROUTH
POUND, VA – Ernest Clyde Strouth, 89, entered into eternity Tuesday September 14, 2021 from the Norton Community Hospital.
Clyde was born February 7, 1932, he was the 6th child of 13 siblings. He was a retired coal miner with 30 years underground. He worked for several years in a pot ash mine
in New Mexico and was member of the volunteer rescue squad in Carlsbad, New Mexico. Clyde enjoyed going hunting,
fishing, riding his four wheeler and bowling. He was an avid Amateur Radio enthusiast. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and friend. Clyde especially looked forward to his weekly Sunday family gathering. He loved his family and provided for them to the best of his ability.
Clyde was preceded in death by his parents Robert "Bob" and Elizabeth "Lizzie" (Gentry) Strouth; siblings, Avie HazelSummers, Otis Strouth, Lowell Strouth, Rena Mae "Susie" Bell, Ruth Stanley, Marion Strouth, Lear Lucille Davis, Thurman Strouth, Thurston Strouth and Bobby Gene Strouth
Survivors include his loving wife of 66 years Virgie (Robinson) Strouth; his daughters Debra Strouth-Pound, VA and Vivian
Strouth-Pound, VA; his son Michael Strouth and wife Peggy-Pound, VA; grandchildren, Rusty Strouth, Cindy Mullins and Ricky
Strouth ; 11 great-grandchildren; 5 great-great grandchildren; a sister, Anita Grace Stanley; a brother, Jerry Strouth; a bonus daughter, Donna Adkins; several nieces, nephews and cousins and a host of
friends and loved ones.
Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Thursday September 16, 2021 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Randy Carter officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until time of services. The family requests that everyone attending wears a mask.
Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 am Friday September 17, 2021 at the Meade Cemetery on Ferbie Roadin Pound, VA where Dalton Strouth, Bobby Strouth,
Timothy Mullins, Brayden Strouth, Jackson Beverly and Glen Brock 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.
KT4KD….. signing off.
Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Ernest Clyde Strouth.
DAVID GENT JR.
TOMMY RAY CANTRELL
ERNEST CLYDE STROUTH
POUND, VA- David "Chicken Man" Gent, Jr. 65, passed away Friday September 10, 2021 from Pikeville Medical Center-Pikeville, KY.
David was of the Christian faith. He was a former heavy equipment operator for 30 plus years having worked for A&G Coal Company, Ison Coal Company and several
others. David also loved being a disc jockey on the radio playing music, giving advice or just telling a joke to his many followers. He enjoyed playing the guitar and singing with his friends. David never met a stranger, he loved to strike up a conversation and make new friends. Last but far from being least …he just loved people, he was a caregiver until he physically was unable to do it.
David was preceded in death by his father, David Gent;
his mother, Madolyn (Taylor) Sergent; and his step-father
who helped raise him, Kermit Hayes.
Survivors include his daughter, Chassidy Carver-Clark
and husband Damar-Wise, VA; sons, Jody Daniel Gent-
Waverly, WV., Justin David Gent- Norton, VA and Conner
Dane Gent-Pound, VA; sisters, Cheryl Fultz and husband
Rickey-TN and Darlene Christman- PA; brother, Robert
Hayes-MD; granddaughters, Abi, Delaina, Destiny, Dalisia,
Eden and Thea; grandsons, Kyler, Damar Jr., Alec and Judah;
great grandchildren, Audrey, Nevada, Nevious and Tevin;
special companion and mother of his son Conner, Stacy
Carson; mother of his children, Cindy Mullins Gent; several
nieces, nephews and cousins and a host of friends and loved
ones. You will be missed by many "Chicken Man".
Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Wednesday
September 15, 2021 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with
Rickey Fultz officiating. The family will receive friends from
5:00 pm until time of services.
Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 am Thursday
September 16, 2021 at the Eli Mullins Cemetery- Pound, VA
where family member 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.
Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of David Gent Jr.
TOMMY RAY CANTRELL
TOMMY RAY CANTRELL
TOMMY RAY CANTRELL
WYTHEVILLE, VA – Tommy Ray Cantrell, 85,
finished his earthly journey Thursday September 9, 2021 and went home to be with his Lord and Savior from the Commonwealth Senior Living Center in Hillsville, VA.
Ray was a born again Christian of the freewill Baptist faith. He loved reading the Bible. He taught Sunday school and numerous Bible classes.
Ray was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He cherished the
time he had with his family. When he was able he enjoyed sitting on the porch. Later he would sit in his recliner and enjoy the view out his window.
Ray was preceded in death by his parents Hiram and
Nell (Meade) Cantrell; his sisters, Dorsie Skeen and Zola
Hamilton; and his brothers Dennis Cantrell, Ola Cantrell,
Freddie Cantrell and Kermit Cantrell.
Survivors include his loving wife of 46 years Judy
(Slemp) Cantrell-Wytheville, VA; his daughters Gaynell
Cantrell- Manassas, VA, Mollie Kloth-Wisconsin and
Brenda Taylor and husband Jim-Manassas, VA; his sons
Scot Cantrell and wife Amy-Wytheville, VA and Nick
Cantrell and wife Elaine- Rural Retreat, VA; 11 grand
children; 12 great-grandchildren;1 great-great grandchild;
a sister Delilah Bishop-Castlewood, VA; brothers Rev.
Joel Cantrell and wife Sally-Pound, VA and Lee Cantrell
and wife Betty-Wise, VA; several nieces, nephews and
cousins; special friend Wanda Wiles and Tammy Garland;
and a host of friends and loved ones.
Funeral services will be conducted at 12:00 Noon Saturday
September 18, 2021 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with
Pastor Joel Cantrell and Reverend Jimmy Slemp officiating.
The family will receive friends from 11:00 am until time of
services.
Committal services and burial will follow at the Cantrell
Family Cemetery in the Duncan Gap Section of Wise, VA
where family members will serve as pallbearers.
Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of
Tommy Ray Cantrell
RUBY MAE PERKINS
TOMMY RAY CANTRELL
TOMMY RAY CANTRELL
POUND, VA- Ruby Perkins, 101, of Pound, VA passed away September 8th at her residence surrounded by loving family.
Ruby was a Christian of the Freewill Baptist faith and was a member of Pyles Memorial Chapel Church. She was also a member of the Pound VFW Ladies Auxillary. She loved quilting, cooking, gardening and canning. Ruby also enjoyed traveling, going to reunions and family get togethers. Ruby loved generations of her family.
Ruby was preceded in death by her parents Hannah and Basil Potter, husband, Quiller Perkins, daughters Juanita Forrester and Madonna Wallace (husband Bert), sons Ezra Perkins, Charles Perkins and Bruce Perkins. Also grandchildren William Forrester, Kenneth Mullins, Laura Perkins, Melissa Perkins, Angela Lane and great grandchildren Makinley Morris and Cody Caldwell. Ruby was the last surviving sibling of her family of 10.
Survivors include children Deborah Thomas (husband Ralph), Pound, VA, Helen Kilgore (husband David) Pound, VA, Andy Perkins (wife Irene) Pound, VA, Kelly Perkins (companion Shelly) St. Augustine, FL, Lucille Bennett (husband Parnell) St. Augustine, FL, Roy Neil Mullins (wife Gale- deceased) Palatka, FL, Janis Amerson, Jacksonville, FL, Ronald Perkins (wife-Jo) Mineola, TX, Johnny Ray Perkins (wife Dixie-deceased) Mineloa, TX and Edward Perkins (wife Paula) Alba, TX. Surviving daughter-in-laws Gail Perkins and Anna-Rita Perkins, one sister-in-law Belvia Sarver, and more than 100 grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren and great-great-great grandchildren.
Special appreciation to caregivers and grandchildren Sherry Hubbard and Terry Gentry for their continued care of Ruby over the years. Special thanks to Dr. Kumar, Karen Short and all the staff of First Choice Home Health for their dedication of Ruby's care.
Family will receive friends from 4-6 pm on Saturday September 11, 2021 at Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA.
Funeral services will be conducted at 6:00 pm with Elder
Stacy Potter and Reverend Randy Carter officiating.
Private graveside service at the Arvil Mullins Cemetery on Sunday September 12, 2021.
Baker Funeral Home is serving the family of Ruby Mae Perkins.
DEBRA ANN MULLINS
DEBRA ANN MULLINS
DEBRA ANN MULLINS
POUND, VA- On September 5, 2021, Debra Ann Mullins, 64, finished her race, entered into eternity and saw Jesus face-to-face.
Debbie's faith, like all genuine believers was in Christ and Christ alone for salvation. Debbie served her Savior at West End Baptist Church in Big Stone Gap, VA. She
was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend.
Debbie had a kind soul, was of a gentle nature and had a big heart for those she loved. She enjoyed working with
flowers and watching cooking shows. The time she spent with her grandchildren were some of the most precious
moments in her life.
Debbie was preceded in death by her parents, Edward "Buddy" and Wanda (Short) Mullins.
Survivors include her daughters, Misti (Scottie) Robinson- Pound, VA, Stephanie (Josh) Tompkins- Big Stone Gap, VA
and Amanda (Brandon) Hale- Mount Carmel, TN; twelve grandchildren, Jacob Spears, Makenzie Robinson, Ryleigh Robinson,
Gracie Tompkins, Isaiah Tompkins, Christian Tompkins, Emma Tompkins, Hallie Tompkins, Abby Hale, Hannah Hale, Rebecca Hale and Jeremiah Hale; sisters, Patricia Shortt, Sue Olinger and Pam Branham; brothers, David Mullins and Kenneth Mullins; and her best friend, Donna Mullins; several nieces, nephews and cousins and a host of friends and loved ones.
Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Wednesday September 8, 2021 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Josh Tompkins and Brandon Hale officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until time of services.
Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 am Thursday September 9, 2021 at the Riley Mullins Cemetery- Pound, VA where Scottie Robinson, Jacob Spears, Isaiah Tompkins, Christian Tompkins, Brody Stanley, David Mullins and Kenneth Mullins 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, donations may be made to Baker Funeral Home help cover funeral expenses.
Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Debra "Debbie" Ann Mullins.
SANDRA DEE MAY
DEBRA ANN MULLINS
DEBRA ANN MULLINS
VIERA, FL – Sandra Dee May, 83, formerly of Church Hill, TN ascended to Heaven to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday
August 23, 2021.
Sandra was born in Pound, VA June 7, 1938 to the late Frank Durham and Mazie (White) Durham. Her childhood was spent
being educated and growing up with her siblings and friends there. In November of 1956 she was married to Frankie May
who was serving in the U S Army at the time.
They raised a family of six happy children; Glen, and his wife Shelia residing in Niceville, FL; Debbie, residing in Rockledge, FL;
Gail, residing in Atlanta, GA; Rick and wife Sonny residing in Melbourne, FL; Randy and his wife Kris residing in Live Oak, FL;
and Jeff and fiancé Ashley residing in Lancaster, KY.
Sandra is preceded in death by her sister Norma Jean (Maggard) Wright; and brothers Otis Maggard and Avis Maggard.
Mom is survived by her younger brother Harley Durham and wife Marie of Appalachia, VA. She had a loving relationship
with her fifteen grandchildren; forty-nine great-grandchildren;
and numerous nieces and nephews from all parts of the country.
Mom was educated and worked in the cosmetology field for many years before entering the medical field as a nurses aide, doing what she loved most, nurturing others. There she made many lifelong friendships which lasted throughout her life. She enjoyed her friendships, travel with her siblings and children, and was most proud of the special love she shared with her two grandsons Eli and Logan, who she became a second mother to. Our family reunions are where you would see her smile and gleam with pride for " Her Family".
The family will receive friends on Wednesday September 1, 2021 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at Baker Funeral Home in Pound, VA.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00am Thursday September 2, 2021 at Baker Funeral Home in Pound, VA.
A graveside service will follow at Dewey Memorial Cemetery in Pound, VA
Baker Funeral Home is serving the May family.
BETTY JEAN WALKER
DEBRA ANN MULLINS
CATHERINE D. MULLINS
WISE, VA- Mrs. Betty Jean Walker, 85, was called home by her Lord and Savior on Monday August 16, 2021 from the Dickenson Community Hospital. Her loving family was at her bedside.
Betty was born March 12, 1936 in Houston, TX to her parents Henry Alvin Bischoff and Ruby Pearl (Tucker) Bischoff. She attended the Protestant Assembly of God Church. Betty worked for many years as a financial
officer for Dial Financial in Houston, TX. She enjoyed watching TV, some of her favorites shows were Law and Order, Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy and the old time westerns.
She also liked a good card game, playing dominos and reading romance novels. She loved to travel and going on vacations, shopping and spending money.
Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her brother, Bob Alvin Bischoff and his wife Frances.
Survivors include her loving husband of 61 ½ years, Elvin Walker-Wise, VA; a son, Mark Walker and wife Glemia- Wise, VA; grandchildren Bernard Cantrell, Jr. (B B), Angela Cantrell and Melissa Freeman and husband Andrew; several
great-grandchildren; and a host of friends and loved ones.
Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 am Thursday August 19 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Larry Mullins officiating. The family will receive friends
from 10:00 am until time of services.
Graveside services will follow in the Wise Cemetery- Wise, VA where family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
Baker Funeral Home- Pound, VA is serving the family of Betty Jean Walker.
CATHERINE D. MULLINS
TAMMY TOMPKINS STALLARD
CATHERINE D. MULLINS
POUND, VA – Catherine D. Mullins, "Cathy" 61, entered into eternal glory on Aug, 13, 2021. She passed in her home after a long battle with chronic lung disease.
Cathy was preceded in death by her parents Ralph Ratliff, Sr. and Joyce Y. Ratliff, (Jenkins), her husband Thurman Mullins (Pound), one son Shaun Mullins (S. Carolina).
She was survived by one brother Ralph Ratliff, Jr., Somerset, KY; her dearest friend, daughter Heather Horne George (Steven), Winchester, KY. One stepdaughter Renay Blevins (Joel), TN. One son Jonathon Mullins (Amber), Pound, VA. his two sons that called her "nan" her boys, Braeden Workman and Brylan Mullins, who have been her sidekicks. 5 grandsons, Justin, Hunter, Austin and Mason, and Kaidyn. 3 granddaughters Asha Bree, Ariel, Makenna. 5 great-grandchildren Chance, Izzy, Carter, Lilly and Raelynn, one uncle, several cousins, and a multitude that called her friend.
Cathy was of the Baptist faith. She was a licensed Cosmetology instructor and owned the Shiloh School of Cosmetology in Pound, Va in the 1990's. She became an EMT, then a nursing assistant, and then she fulfilled her dream of becoming a Nurse. She was a nursing supervisor at Friendship Manor in Roanoke, Va. until she became disabled. She loved nursing, her nursing family and caring the elderly. She passed her nursing passion on to her daughter.
Cathy had beautiful eyes and a smile that was contagious. This is not a goodbye, only her next chapter, until we meet again.
Funeral services will be conducted at 4:00 pm Sunday August 15, 2021 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Hunter Deel officiating. The family will receive
friends from 2:00 pm until time of services.
Graveside services will follow in the Dotson Cemetery on Highland Avenue in Pound, VA.
Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Catherine Mullins.
JOAN H. BENTLEY
TAMMY TOMPKINS STALLARD
TAMMY TOMPKINS STALLARD
POUND, VA – Joan H. Bentley, 86, stepped into eternity Tuesday August 10, 2021 from her residence. Her loving family was at her side.
Joan was a baptized Christian. She was born in New Rochelle, NY and raised in Port Orange, FL. She attended Tulane University in New Orleans. LA and had lived in Pound for over 60 years. Joan was a straight shooter and spoke her mind. But deep down she was very kind hearted. She loved her cats and loved Garfield. Joan always remembered special events in the lives of her family and friends. She was a diehard fan of The Young and The Restless, watching
it from the very beginning. One of her favorite sayings was "Love you to the moon and back". Joan loved canning and
preserving fruits and vegetables and giving them to family and friends and loved catfish dinners.
Joan was preceded in death by her parents Dr. David and Florence (Briscoe) Hartman; her husband James V. Bentley; her daughter Rosemary Bentley; and her son David "Lightnin" Bentley, and her brother Donald
Hartman.
Survivors include her daughters Pat Grant and husband Bill-Wise, VA, Donna Clendenin and husband Randal-Kingsport, TN, Cheryl Trudeau and husband Vinny-Lawrenceville, GA, and Paige Bentley and husband Chad Thomas- Louisville, KY; daughter-in-law Sondra Bentley-Pound, VA; grandchildren Tristian Bentley, Danielle Stallard and husband Alex, Michelle Bentley ,Rachel Hamilton and husband Will and Sarah Bolling and husband Justin; great-grandchildren Hayden Bolling, Isabella Bolling, Julia Bolling, Lauren Bolling and Wyatt Matthew Stallard; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of
friends and loved ones; and her cat
Tommy.
Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Friday August 13, 2021 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 August 14, 2021 at the Bentley Family Cemetery-Pound, VA
where Randal Clendenin, Vinny Trudeau, Tristian Bentley, Alex Stallard and Jeremy Sartin 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.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make donations to the Humane Society or the local animal shelter of your choice.
Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Joan H. Bentley.
TAMMY TOMPKINS STALLARD
TAMMY TOMPKINS STALLARD
TAMMY TOMPKINS STALLARD
BIG STONE GAP, VA – Tammy Tompkins Stallard, 59, gained her angel's wings Sunday August 8, 2021 at Holston Valley Medical
Center. Her loving family was at her bedside.
Tammy was of the Freewill Baptist faith. She was a loving life partner, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Tammy was an avid Dale/Earnhardt & Dale Earnhardt, JR.
fan, She enjoyed shooting pool, throwing darts and fishing, as well as gardening, working in her flowers and crocheting. Tammy also loved to read, talking to her family and spending time with grandkids
and great-grandkids. But her greatest joy was her life partner Charlie, he truly made her happy. He loved her unconditionally and supported her in every way.
Tammy was preceded in death by her parents Donnie Lee and Rosalie (Mullins) Tompkins; her husband Luther Stallard; her sister Lisa Akers; and her brother Chris Tompkins.
Survivors include her loving life partner and soul mate of 21 years Charlie Morgan of the home; her daughters Jessica Tompkins and her significant other Tim Banks-Douglasville, GA, Carla Triplett-Hubert, NC and Priscilla Maddux and husband Travis-
Big Stone Gap, VA; her grandchildren Kelsey Tompkins, Alexander Banks, Alexis Banks, McKenzie Simpson and husband Christopher, Amber Collins, Jeremiah Triplett, Sydney Maddux and Camden
Maddux; her two special great-grandchildren that she raised from birth Ryan Tompkins and Hailey Tompkins; her great- grandchildren Darrell Edward Bentley III, Liam Simpson Alias Simpson and Cerenity Cooley: her sisters Cheryl Tompkins-Pound, VA and Colleen Stanley-Pound, VA; her brother Vernon Tompkins and wife Pat-Pound, VA; sister-in-law Tonda Tompkins-Pound, VA; brother-in-law Guy Akers-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 August 11, 2021 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Randy
Carter officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until time of services and asks that everyone dress casually.
Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 am Thursday August 12, 2021 at the Arvil Mullins Cemetery-Pound, VA where
Bradley Tompkins, Travis Dutton, Stephen Akers, Jeff Tompkins, Guy Akers and Vernon Tompkins 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 Tammy Tompkins Stallard.
BETTY LUCILLE MULLINS
KATHERINE PAULINE KILLEN
KATHERINE PAULINE KILLEN
POUND, VA - Mrs. Betty Lucille Mullins, 71, entered peacefully into her eternal reward Monday August 2, 2021 from the Dickenson Community Hospital. Her loving son
Scotty was at her bedside.
Betty was a Christian of the Freewill Baptist faith. She attended Pyles Memorial Chapel. Betty loved and trusted her Lord and Savior. She was a loving and devoted mother.
Betty was a dedicated homemaker, she kept her house exceptionally clean. She loved being at home with Scotty and her cat "Meggie". She loved cooking and caring for
them. Betty enjoyed watching soap operas, listening to country music, reading and working crossword puzzles.
Betty was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Verda (Barnes) Crawford; her husband Sonny Mullins;
her sister Virginia Ann Estrada; and her brother Gary Lee Crawford.
Betty is survived by her son and best friend Scotty Mullins of the home; several nieces, nephews and cousins; her dear neighbor and friend Thelma Collins; and a host of friends and loved ones.
Funeral services will be conducted at 6:00 pm Thursday August 5, 2021 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 August 6, 2021 at the Orvin Stallard Cemetery on Right Fork Road-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 Mrs. Betty Lucille Mullins.
KATHERINE PAULINE KILLEN
KATHERINE PAULINE KILLEN
KATHERINE PAULINE KILLEN
Katherine Pauline Killen, 96, passed away Friday September 4,2020. Katherine was a Christian and a member of the Presbyterian Church-Pound, VA. She was married to her husband Thurman for 70 years until his passing in 2010. Thurman was the love of her life. Katherine and her husband Thurman started their business to- gether as barber and beautician in Pound for 48 years. Katherine enjoyed cooking, was a meticulous house keeper and was an avid reader. Katherine always supported her husband and since his death she had hoped for the day they would be reunited, now They are together for eternity. Katherine was proceeded in death by her loving husband Thurman Killen Sr., her loving mother Ruth Burke; special brother and sister-in-law Bill and Estelene Clatter- baugh; and daughter-in-law Joan Shortt Killen of Kingsport, TN Katherine is survived by her son Thurman Killen, Jr. and wife Linda of Gulf Breeze, FL; grandchildren, Pamela Killen Barter and husband Howard of Colorado Springs, CO, Derek Scott Killen and wife Heather of Carlsbad, CA, Katie Maricle and husband Mark of Fort Walton Beach, FL and Lee Killen of Edgewater, MD; great grandchildren, Ryan Killen, Ayden Roth Killen and Margaret Jane "MJ" Bartner; also by her special family members and care-givers Mary Robinson and Sandra Meade.
Celebration of life services will be held Saturday, July 31, 2021 at 11:00 AM in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel in Pound, VA.
MARY ALTA BOLLING
KATHERINE PAULINE KILLEN
MARY ALTA BOLLING
POUND, VA – Our beloved mother, Mary Alta Bolling, was called home on Friday , July 16, 2021. She was a woman of deep
faith and devotion which helped her face her final days with strength and courage; for she was ready to be with the Lord.
She spent 97 wonderful and fulfilling years on this Earth as a wife, a mother, a grandmother, a great-grandmother, a friend and a sister to her church family. She was a dedicated member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her high school sweetheart and husband, Kenneth Bolling. They were married 47 years after she waited four long years for him to come home after the war. She was also preceded in death by her daughter and son-in-law, Lynette and Cecil Barker; as well as her grandsons, Nathaniel
P. Barker and Benjamin Matthew Sturgill.
She is survived by her children: Linda Boggs and husband, Vernon; Aleta Sturgill and husband, Glen; Kenneth Bolling, Jr.
and wife, Marla; Norman Bolling and wife Sandy. She is also survived seven grandchildren: Glendon Sturgill and wife, Cari; Jesse Barker; Benjamin Bolling ; Joshua Bolling and wife, Jessica;
Whitney Begley and husband Patrick; Jaret Bolling and wife, Nicole; and Erik Bolling and wife, Katie.
Most of all, her greatest pride are her great-grandchildren who loved and adored her: Halie and Kylie Sturgill; Clark, Claire, Easton, Drake and Oliver Bolling; Averleigh and Ian Begley; along with many nieces and nephews.
She is also survived by all who loved her and whose lives she touched in so many ways.
Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Tuesday July 20, 2021 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Jimmy Slemp 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 July 21, 2021 at the Bolling/Sturgill Cemetery in the
Flat Gap section of Pound, 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 Mrs. Mary Alta Bolling
PAUL JAMES CHURCH
STANFORD CRAIG FLEMING
MARY ALTA BOLLING
POUND, VA – Paul James Church, 72, passed away Tuesday July 13, 2021 from the Pikeville Medical Center. He was surrounded by his loving family.
Paul was a Christian of the Baptist faith, he attended Martha's Chapel Church. He was a veteran of the United States Army and served during the Vietnam War. Paul was
a retired coal miner with nearly 40 years of experience working for Red River, Scotia and Lebo Coal Companies. Paul was a family man, he enjoyed spending time together
at the lake, feeding everybody and spoiling his grandchildren. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, berry picking and hunting dryland fish. One of his favorite things was riding his dog Annabelle on his golf cart.
Paul was preceded in death by his parents Junior Keith Church and Charmie Victoria (Phillips) Church; his first wife Dianna K. Church; his sister Susie Collier: a son Has
Eugene Hall and a nephew Shawn Collier.
Survivors include his loving wife of 42 years Doris Ann (Fleming) Church; his daughters Pamela Kiser Pound, VA, Teresa Ann Newsome-Jenkins, KY and Dora Ann Bowman-Jenkins, KY; a son Tony Hall-Jenkins, KY; his bonus son and right-hand-man Tony Kiser; grandchildren Lauren Paige Roop, Landon Kiser, Lucas Kiser, Trish Kiser, Diane Whitaker, Jeffery Newsome, Layton Hall and Logan Hall; great-grandchildren Abrielle "Belle" Roop, Josiphine "Josi" Kiser, Tanner
Collins and on her way Everleigh Suzanna Kiser; sisters Geneva Rutherford-Pound, VA, Patsy Adams-Eolia, KY; brothers Ronnie Church-Pound, VA and Randall Church-
Pound, VA; several nieces, nephews and cousins; a host of friends and loved ones, and his beloved dog Annabelle.
Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Thursday July 15, 2021 at Martha's Chapel Church on Dewey Road, Pound, VA with Reverend Ray Yeary officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until time of services.
Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 am Friday July 16, 2021 at the Phillips Family Cemetery on Dewey Road-Pound, VA with brother Larry Sturgill speaking. Paul's grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Pound VFW Post 9600 will perform military honors. Family and friends are asked to meet at Martha's Chapel by 10:00 am to prepare
to go in procession to the cemetery.
Baker Funeral Home–Pound, VA is serving the family of Paul James Church.
STANFORD CRAIG FLEMING
STANFORD CRAIG FLEMING
STANFORD CRAIG FLEMING
POUND, VA – Stanford Craig Fleming, 76, passed into
eternity Saturday July 10, 2021 from the Bristol Regional
Medical Center.
Craig was a Christian of the Baptist faith. He was a veteran
of the United States Army having served in the 198th Americal
Division during the Vietnam War. He was a retired heavy
equipment operator with over 40 years experience mostly with
Glamorgan Coal and TECO.
Craig enjoyed family vacations, traveling, spoiling his grandkids
and home cooked meals. He especially loved ice cream. He was
so proud of his kids and grandkids and was so excited about the
news of a new grandbaby on the way (although he did tell Ryan
he would have to work till he was 85). Craig loved to study the
Fleming family genealogy. He loved to play poker, and was
something of a "card shark". He was an avid Alabama football
fan and liked the Kentucky Wildcat basketball team and enjoyed
watching NASCAR races, especially when Chevrolets won.
Craig was preceded in death by his parents Oren and Letha
(Dotson) Fleming; and sisters Kay Fleming Lippse and Angela
Fleming Jackson.
Survivors include his loving wife of 35 years Margaret (Boggs)
Fleming; his daughter Vanessa Fleming and companion Larry
Combs-Clintwood, VA; his sons Shannon Fleming-Pound, VA
and Ryan Fleming and wife Myranda-Big Stone Gap, VA; his
grandchildren Morgan Fleming, Gavin Fleming, Sophie Fleming,
Lylah Fleming and Josie Fleming and a new grandbaby on the
way; several nieces, nephews and cousins; special friends Larry
Large, Brian Cantrell, Wilma Austin and Candy Bolling; his
beloved dog Buddy; and a host of friends and loved ones.
Funeral services will be conducted at 6: 00 PM Thursday
July 15, 2021 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with
Reverend Randy Carter officiating. The family will receive
friends from 4:00 PM until time of services.
Pound VFW Post 9600 will perform military honors and
graveside committal services and burial will follow in the
Bolling Cemetery-Pound, VA where Jeff Collins, Larry Large,
Finley Jackson, Matt Pilkenton, Jimmy Elkins and Brian
Osborne will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will
be Brian Cantrell, Daris Anderson, Joe Mullins, Mark
Pilkenton, Peter Burke, Blaine Reed, Roy Mullins, Leonard
Hubbard and Vernon Tompkins.
Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of
Stanford Craig Fleming.
TATE LEE HAMPTON
STANFORD CRAIG FLEMING
STANFORD CRAIG FLEMING
EOLIA, KY – Tate Lee Hampton, 90, entered into his eternal
reward Saturday July 10, 2021 from the Whitesburg ARH.
He was surrounded by his loving family.
Tate was of the Primitive Baptist faith and a long time member
of the Millstone Primitive Baptist Church. He was a man of deep
religious convictions and trusted his Lord and Savior. Tate was a
retired foreman from the Kentucky State Highway Department,
where he had over 35 years of service. He enjoyed working side
by side in the garden with Inez. Tate loved going fishing, turkey,
squirrel, coon and rabbit hunting, He was the best Paw-Paw and
he loved telling them stories, giving them candy and spending as
much time as he could with his grandkids and great-grandkids.
Tate was preceded in death by his parents Ivory Lee and
Louisa (Bolling) Hampton; a daughter Judy Branham; a son
Hassell Lee Hampton; and son–in-law Teddy Sturgill; a sister
Alma Williams; brothers Corbin Hampton, Patrick Hampton,
Glenn Hampton, Wilson Hampton and Swanson Hampton;
and 3 great-grandchildren
Survivors include his loving wife of 66 years Inez (Brock)
Hampton; daughters Naomi Sturgill-Eolia, KY, Rachel Sturgill-
Eolia, KY and Alma York-Eolia, KY; his son Corbin Hampton
and wife Kim-Eolia, KY; grandchildren April Martin, Carol
Shyann Hampton, Hassell Hampton, Jr., Crystal Hampton,
Kimelia Osborne, Cora Fields, Abbey Chapman, Sarah
Shepherd, Josh Hampton, Sheldon Sturgill, Shannon Sturgill,
Tabitha Lewis, Shawn Sturgill, Kenny Ray Scott, Alicia Scott,
Kayla Chapman, Chad Stidham and Lorie Morine; 41great-
grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins; his church
family and a host of friends and loved ones.
The family will receive friends after 5:00 pm Tuesday July 13,
2021 at Baker Funeral Home in Pound, VA.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 am Wednesday
July 14, 2021 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Elder
Trillis Adams and Elder William Adams officiating.
Burial will follow at the Hampton Cemetery on Dog Rock
Road in Eolia, KY where family members and friends will
serve as pallbearers.
Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of
Tate Lee Hampton.
ROGER MARTIN BAKER
ANDREW DERRICK VICKERS
ANNE NORRIS STURGILL
CLINTWOOD, VA – Roger Martin Baker, 57, passed peacefully into eternity Friday July 9, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family.
Roger was of the Freewill Baptist faith. He was a coal truck driver/ mechanic for many years, he was well known for being a Jack of all Trades, his family would say, " If Roger can't fix it….it can't be fixed." He was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather brother and friend. He believed in working to provide for his family and did so until he was no longer physically capable. He enjoyed looking for dry land fish but mostly he loved the time he spent with his grandkids.
Roger was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Margaret Sue (Tackett) Baker; brothers, Johnny Baker and Jerry Baker; and sister-in-law Virginia Baker.
Survivors include his loving wife of 35 years Michelle (Hollyfield) Baker; daughters Jessica Tompkins and husband Jeff-Pound, VA and Brittany Walenter and husband Bob- Clintwood, VA; grandchildren, Alyssa Tompkins and Sarah Tompkins-Pound, VA; sister, Charlene Baker and companion
Woody Bush-Pound, VA; brothers, Rodney "Hank" Baker-McRoberts, KY and Ronald Baker-Wise, VA; half-sister, Rhonda Baker- Pound, VA; half-brother, Randy Baker- Wise,
VA; uncle, Denver Roger Baker and wife Margaret- Cromona, KY; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of friends and loved ones.
Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Monday July 12, 2021 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 Tuesday July 13, 2021 at the Baker–Mullins Cemetery on Draxie Lane, Clintwood, VA where family 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 Roger Martin Baker.
ANNE NORRIS STURGILL
ANDREW DERRICK VICKERS
ANNE NORRIS STURGILL
Anne Norris Sturgill, 71, passed away Tuesday August 25th from complications of pancreatic cancer. After struggling the better part of a year, she achieved her goal of a "graceful exit," at home surrounded by family.
She grew up in the National Park System. Her father, Tom Norris, was a park ranger, and every few years the family--her mother Nan, sister Margie, and brother George, and she--would move as he changed positions. This nomadic life gave her both a respect and love of the natural world and the ability to make friends wherever she went.
Attending ETSU, while working in the theater, she met her future husband, Don Sturgill. Once they were married, she followed him back to Pound, where they made a life and became part of the community. In August they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.
She worked at Wise County Social Services for over 30 years, taking a 9 year break to raise their two sons, Chris and Thomas, to school age. She retired as the Supervisor of Child Protective Services after decades of making sure children were in safe, stable homes.
In her retirement, she dedicated herself to several volunteer organizations. She knitted hats and stitched quilts for cancer patients. She worked with the Garden Club. She volunteered at Natural Tunnel State Park. She served Pro Art as a board member and an officer. She celebrated her love of nature and her memory of her father by becoming a Virginia Master Naturalist, and would volunteer to introduce kids to insects and other fauna at the Norton Farmers Market. An enthusiastic reader, she also enjoyed time at home with a good book.
A lifelong Episcopalian with deeply held faith, she was a longtime active member of All Saints Episcopal Church in Norton.
She valued grace, pragmatism, and meeting problems head-on. Her personality and faith allowed her to approach cancer with a quiet resolve, taking things one step at a time and enjoying each day. Her sense of humor never left her. Nor did her curiosity and concern for those around her.
She was preceded in death by her father Tom Norris, and her sister Margie Dotson.
She is survived by her devoted husband of fifty years, Don; her son Christopher, his wife Sapna, and grandson Omi-San Francisco, CA; her son Thomas, his wife Laura, and grandsons Abe and Ezra -- Nashville, TN; her mother Nan -- The Laurels in Wise, VA; her brother George -- Phoenix, AZ.
Memorial services will be conducted 10:00AM July 10, 2021 at Powell Valley Memorial Gardens in Big Stone Gap, VA. Family and friends are asked to meet at the cemetery.
ANDREW DERRICK VICKERS
ANDREW DERRICK VICKERS
ANDREW DERRICK VICKERS
Andrew Derrick Vickers, a registered nurse and resident of Schertz, TX, passed away at his home on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, at the age of 29. He was surrounded by those he loved most: his wife, brother, parents, and his German shepherd, Harley.
Andrew is survived by his wife, Morgan Bobinski; his parents, Carl and Clara Vickers; his brother, Daniel Vickers and wife Breyanna; niece, Vivian Grace Vickers; maternal grandparents, David and Judy King; paternal grandmother, Christine Peterson; paternal uncles and aunts, Charles and Regina Richardson; Michael and Missy Scarberry; maternal uncle and aunt, Mark and Missy Russo; and multiple great aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Lawrence (Pete) Peterson; cousins, Jessica McArthur and Kevin Stallard.
Andrew was born in Abingdon, VA, on July 8, 1991, to Carl and Clara Vickers. He graduated from the University of Virginia-College at Wise in 2013 with a bachelor's degree of science in nursing and simultaneously obtained his license as a registered nurse. He was nationally recognized with both medical-surgical and hospice nursing certifications. While working as a registered nurse on the island of O'ahu (Hawaii), he attended the University of Incarnate Word, San Antonio, TX, to obtain his master's degree in healthcare administration.
On June 4, 2016, he married Morgan, a registered nurse and his first love. After moving to Schertz, TX, Andrew and Morgan welcomed their beautiful boy, Harley, into their family. Although Andrew loved many pets, Harley won his heart and the two of them spent countless hours together hiking, playing catch, learning new tricks, and snuggling on the couch.
Andrew was an avid traveler who was known for his insatiable wanderlust, fearlessness, and adventurous spirit. He enjoyed traveling the globe to experience and learn about new cultures. He loved skiing the black diamond slopes in New Mexico, swimming cage-free with sharks off the Hawaiian coast, eating crunchy delicatessens in Thailand, biking the volcanic walls in Ecuador, and walking the edge of the Great Wall of China. Andrew was gifted with an incredible memory, as proven by his most recent decision to memorize the first 100 digits of Pi (3.14)—this was just one of his countless memory feats most of us could only dream about.
Andrew's memorial ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, July 17, 2021. Visitation is scheduled from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm and the funeral service is scheduled at 12:00 pm at Baker Funeral Home, 11316 Riverside Drive, Pound, VA 24279. Pastor Michael Scarberry will officiate. Immediately following the ceremony, the family will host a luncheon at Wise County Church of Christ, 5527 Airport Road, Wise, VA 24293. In lieu of flowers, Andrew requested you support others by donating blood at your local blood bank orhospital. In addition, he requested you support the Be The Match foundation that continues to search and find cures for blood cancers. The link to support Be The Match is https://bethematch.org/support-the-cause/.
FRANCES JONELL SHORT
JOHNATHAN RICHARD MULLINS
ANDREW DERRICK VICKERS
POUND, VA – Frances Jonell Short, 89, passed away Monday July 5, 2021 from her residence.
Frances was of the Old Regular Baptist faith. She cherished the time she spent with her family. When she was able she loved cooking and feeding her family, sewing and bowling. Frances also loved to go shopping.
Frances was preceded in death by her parents William Vanover and Samantha Mullins; her step-father Arthur Mullins her husband John C. "Arley" Short; a son Dexter D. Short; and brothers Arthur Mullins, Jr., Roger Mullins, and Bennie Allen Mullins.
Survivors include her daughters Gail Savage-Pound, VA and Sandra Johnson and husband Chris-Pound, VA; sons Elbert Short-Pound, VA, John Short-Pound, VA and Robin Short and wife Rhonda-Pound, VA; grand-
children Elbert Short, Jr., Amy Lee Jones. Mary Short, Jason Mullins, Andrew Gilbert, Levi Johnson, Lori Johnson, Amanda Short, Renee Short, Samantha Mullins, Sara Fritz, Anthony Short and Emily Short; 16 great-grandchildren; sisters Glenda Stanley and husband Elder-Clintwood,VA, Armona Mullins and companion Herman Duty-Abingdon, VA and Marcell Powers-Abingdon, VA; brothers Bobby Mullins and wife Jo-Abingdon, VA and Danny Joe Mullins and wife Kyong-Abingdon, VA; a host of nieces , nephews and cousins; special friends Betty Dingus Rhinehart and Geneva Dahlbik;
care givers and special friends Robin Hill and Marie Hamilton and a host of friends and loved ones.
Funeral services will be conducted at 12 Noon Wednesday July 7, 2021 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Elbert Short, Jr. officiating. The family will receive friends from 11:00 am until time of services.
Burial will follow the Riley Mullins Cemetery-Pound, VA where family members will serve as pallbearers.
Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Frances Jonell Short.
PATSY JEAN MURPHY
JOHNATHAN RICHARD MULLINS
JOHNATHAN RICHARD MULLINS
NORTON, VA- Patsy Jean Murphy, 65, passed away peacefully Wednesday June 29, 2021 from her residence after a courageous battle with cancer. She is now in paradise
with her loved ones that beat her home.
Patsy was a Christian of the Baptist faith. She was a loving sister, aunt and friend. Patsy enjoyed going to church when she was able. She loved spending time with her family and friends, especially reunions and holidays. Patsy cherished the time she spent with her sisters Linda and Pauline lately.
She also enjoyed watching westerns.
Patsy was preceded in death by her parents, Mathew and Nina (Collins) Messer; an infant son, and a brother Tommy Messer.
Survivors include her sisters Linda Mullins-Norton, VA, Pauline Mullins-Norton, VA, and Jackie Neveready and husband John-Gloucester,VA; a brother Arley Messer and
wife Janice-St. Charles, VA; sister-in-law Jeanne Messer; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of friends and loved ones.
Memorial services will be conducted at 12:00 noon Saturday July 10, 2021 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend
John Mullins officiating. The family will receive friends from 11:00 am until time of services.
Baker Funeral Home-Pound is serving the family of Patsy Jean Murphy.
JOHNATHAN RICHARD MULLINS
JOHNATHAN RICHARD MULLINS
JOHNATHAN RICHARD MULLINS
POUND, VA – Johnathan (John-John) Mullins,52, passed away unexpectedly Saturday June 26, 2021 from his residence.
John John was of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed gardening, fishing and four-wheeling. John John loved to cut up and pull
a good prank on someone every chance he could. He loved kids, animals and old people. He helped the elderly with whatever they needed every chance he could. John John
worked in the timber industry and also did a lot of mowing and weedeating.
John John was preceded in death by his father Jerry Van Mullins; his paternal grandparents, Gormon and Agnes (Boggs)
Mullins; his maternal grandparents, Johnny and Etta (Short) Cantrell and Lula Cantrell.
Survivors include his mother Linda (Cantrell) Mullins-Pound, VA; daughter Brittney Presley and husband Nathan-Clintwood, VA; grandchildren Adalynn Presley, Brylee Presley, Cori Presley and Dawson Presley; sisters Veronica Mullins Layne-Kingsport, TN and brother-in-law Preston Layne and Tabatha Collins-Coeburn, VA; brother Jerramy Mullins and wife Jessica-North Carolina; Bubby's special loves Kendra Lovern and husband Tim, Jada Layne and Tucker Layne; great niece Aubrey Lovern; great nephews Jaxon Lovern and Briggs Lovern; niece Cheyenne Collins: nephews Tyler Mullins, Logan Mullins, Brady Mullins and J.T. Collins, several aunts uncle and cousins; and a host of friends and loved ones.
Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 am Saturday July 3, 2021 at the Eli Mullins Cemetery on Sock Road-Pound VA with Reverend Randy Carter officiating.Family 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 Johnathan Richard Mullins.
JAMES (J. T.) ROBINSON
JAMES (J. T.) ROBINSON
JAMES (J. T.) ROBINSON
POUND, VA - James Talmage (J. T.) (Ol' Man) Robinson, 83, entered peacefully into eternity Thursday June 24, 2021 from the
James H. Quillen VA Medical Center-Mountain Home, TN after an extended illness.
J.T. was of the Baptist faith and was a member of Ferbie Chapel FWB Church in Pound, VA. and a founding member of Bethel Freewill Baptist Church in Woodbridge, VA where he served as
youth director and later taught Sunday School. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force where he served as an aircraft mechanic. J.T. was an excellent mechanic and drove trucks for years, eventually being and owner/operator. J.T. was an outdoor enthusiast and enjoyed hunting and fishing with family and friends.
He particularly enjoyed hunting Kemmer Mountain Curs and meeting with his hunting buddies yearly for the Kemmer Mountain
Cur Association hunt.
J.T. was preceded in death by his parents McKinley and Elizabeth "Lizzie" (Stallard) Robinson; sisters Eloise Robinson, Elwanda
Robinson, Virginia Meade; Aileen Miracle, Delores Crabtree, and Betty Daniels; brothers Henry Robinson, Warren Robinson,
Percy Robinson, McKinley "Junior" Robinson and Carson Robinson.
Survivors include his loving wife of 60 years Janet (Baker) Robinson; a daughter Sonja Suggs and husband Chris-Strasburg,
VA sons Duane Robinson-Pound, VA and Dennis Robinson and wife Terri-Weyers Cave, VA; bonus child Adam Cessna-Pound,
VA; grandchildren Tracey Michael and husband Mikie, Wyatt Suggs and Cody Suggs; great-grandchildren Owen Michael,
Emmet Michael and Levi "Little Paps" Michael; sisters Leila Minor-Rochester, NY, Monica Gallahan and husband Walter-
Clearbrook, VA, Virgie Strouth and husband Clyde-Pound, VA and Sharon Layne and husband Sonny-Front Royal, VA; several
nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of friends and loved ones.
Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Sunday June 27, 2021 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Chris
Strange officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until time of services.
Pound VFW Post 9600 will perform military services at 10:45 am Monday June 28, 2021 at Baker Funeral Home. Graveside services will follow at the Meade Cemetery on Ferbie Road-Pound, VA where Duane Robinson, Dennis Robinson, Chris Suggs, Mike Strouth, Scott Mullins and Jason Kelly will serve as pallbearers. Owen, Emmet and Levi Michael will be honorary pallbearers.
Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of James Talmage (J.T.) Robinson.
LYNDON JACKSON BAKER
JAMES (J. T.) ROBINSON
JAMES (J. T.) ROBINSON
POUND, VA – Lyndon Jackson Baker, 57, entered peacefully into eternity Monday June 21, 2021.
Lyndon was a Christian of the Baptist faith. He was a dedicated family man and a tireless worker. Lyndon worked for short time in
the mines, but most of his working life he was the owner/operator of Mill Creek Wedges, Inc. where they did everything from logging and hauling timber to a lumber mill where they produce everything from cap wedges and mining timbers to lumber and wood siding. He oversaw every step in the process. He was a fair man to work for, he
believed in an honest wage for an honest days work, but he expected you to work as hard as he did. Lyndon also ran the Mill Creek Sportsman Club. He was an avid gun collector, hunter and fisherman.
He loved shooting matches and turkey shoots.
Lyndon was very patriotic, he loved his country and was a huge
supporter of Donald Trump. He loved going to restaurants of any kind. He always had a grin on his face and a story to tell. Lyndon
was more than willing to help anyone he could. He was a gentle giant when it came to his family. He cared for and protected his wife
and girls. But his greatest joy was spending time with his grand kids and spoiling them every chance he got.
Lyndon was preceded on death by his mother Pauline Beverly Eaton; his father Delbert Smith; a sister Kathy Baker; a brother Michael Smith; and his maternal grandparents Walter and Elizabeth Smith Beverly.
Survivors include his loving wife of 28 years Tammy (Mullins) Baker; his daughters Amber Crowder and husband Gabe–Blountville, TN, Brianna Baker–Bristol, VA, Kaitlyn Lasher and husband Joe-Nashville, TN and Shae Woodby and husband Cody-Pound, VA; grandchildren Reigan Hope Graham, Lilly Faith Graham, Mason Wade Ratliff and Cohen Augustus Woodby; sisters Teresa Logan and husband Dennis-Pound, VA, Gail McGhee and husband Rod-Kingsport, TN, Donna Lawson and husband Louna H.-Coeburn, VA, Debbie Bright and husband Roy-Big Stone Gap, VA and Clara House-Kentucky; step-sister Sherry Browning and husband Marvin-Pound, VA; step-father Buford Baker and wife Rita-Coeburn, VA; several nieces, nephews and cousins; his crew at Mill Creek; and a host of friends and loved ones.
Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Thursday June 24, 2021 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 held at 11:00 am Friday June 25, 2021 at the Baker Family Cemetery in the Mill Creek section of Pound, VA where Gabe Crowder, Joe Lasher, Cody Woodby, Letcher Lee, Travis Lee, Caleb Anderson and Chris Anderson will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be the employees of Mill Creek Wedges, Inc. Family and friends are asked to meet at baker funeral Home by 10:00 am.
Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Lyndon Jackson Baker.
GEORGE RAY PROFITT
JAMES (J. T.) ROBINSON
BETHANY RENEE MULLINS HAMILTON
WISE, VA – George Profitt, 63, passed away peacefully
Thursday June 18, 2021 from Norton Community Hospital.
George was of the Catholic faith. He was a retired diesel
mechanic
George was preceded in death by his parents James Profitt
Sr. and Bertha (Honeycutt) Profitt; his wife of 21 years Brenda
Sue (Overhaltz) Profitt; sisters Audria Grant, Sylvia Carter,
and Bertha Melinda Branham; and brothers James Profitt, Jr.
and Chester Profitt.
Survivors include his sister Minnie McFall-Wise, VA;
brothers Ernest Profitt-Rexburg, ID and Charles Profitt-Norton,
VA; God daughter Lillie Marker; nieces Rosemary, April, Eva,
Savannah, Alexis, Amanda and Jamiee; nephews Kristopher,
Doug and Nicholas; several great-nieces and great-nephews;
and a host of friends and loved ones.
Burial will take place Tuesday June 22, 2021at Preble Memory Gardens 3377 US 35
East, West Alexandria, Ohio 45381
Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of
George Ray Profitt.
BETHANY RENEE MULLINS HAMILTON
BETHANY RENEE MULLINS HAMILTON
BETHANY RENEE MULLINS HAMILTON
POUND, VA - Bethany Renee Mullins Hamilton. 38, passed away unexpectedly Thursday June 17, 2021 at her residence.
Bethany was a Christian of the Baptist faith. She was 2001 graduate of Pound High School and held an associates degree
in police science from Mountain Empire Community College. Bethany believed in providing for her daughter Zoe, she worked
for several years for Sykes and then worked as a shuttle car operator for nearly 6 years for Cumberland Natural Resources
and Alpha Natural Resources. She then worked for Dollar Tree and the Wildcat Convenience Store.
Bethany enjoyed doing crafts, she was a Dallas Cowboy fan and loved forensic and investigative television shows. She
loved her pets Yoko, Kruger and Bubby. Bethany cherished the time she spent with her daughter Zoe and Zoe's friends.
Bethany is survived by her daughter Zoe Mullins; her husband of 10 years Michael Hamilton; her parents Liz and Larry Mullins; her brother Kevin Mullins and wife Kelly; her
nephew Tyler Mullins all of Pound, VA; and a host of family, friends and loved ones.
Bethany will be cremated and there will be no public services.
Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Bethany Renee Mullins Hamilton.
JACKIE WAYNE TUNNELL
BETHANY RENEE MULLINS HAMILTON
JACKIE WAYNE TUNNELL
POUND, VA - Jackie Wayne Tunnell, 81, entered peacefully into eternity Thursday June 3, 2021 from the Prestonsburg Health
Care Center.
Jackie was a Christian and a veteran of the United States Air Force. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Jackie
believed in working to provide for his family. He was an iron worker and supervisor for approximately 55 years. He helped erect the steel in the Fed Ex Stadium in Washington, D C, Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, John Hopkins Hospital, Langley Air Force Base and hundreds of other sites during his
career. Jackie loved anything outdoors, taking walks, hunting and fishing. He cherished the time he spent with his family
and loved playing with his babies. He was a man of large stature, but was really a gentle giant.
Jackie was preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Pauline
(Dove) Tunnell; a baby girl Sherry Ann Tunnell; a sister Shirley
Mullins: his in-laws Buck and Roxie Branham; and a nephew
Greg Branham.
Survivors include his loving wife of nearly 58 years Particia
Tunnell; his daughter Tracy Mullins and husband David-Wise,
VA; his son Tony Tunnell and wife Crystal-Norton, VA; grand-
children Tia Tunnell and Zac Mullins; bonus daughter Lauren Yates ; special babies Natalee Jade and Chaelee Brooke; a sister Charlotte Accuff- Knoxville, TN; and a host of family, friends and loved ones.
As per Jackie's wishes he will be cremated and a Celebration
of Life gathering will be held from 12 Noon until 2:00 pm Sunday
June 6, 2021 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel. Pound VFW
Post 9600 will perform military honors at 2:00 PM.
The family would like to give a special thanks to the VA for
all the services they provided for Jackie.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donation be made to the
Pound Resque Squad , P O Box 711 Pound, VA 24279.
Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Jackie Wayne Tunnell.
LORETTA JUNE HODGES
BETHANY RENEE MULLINS HAMILTON
JACKIE WAYNE TUNNELL
POUND, VA- Loretta June Hodges, 84, passed away
Saturday May 29, 2021 from her residence. Her loving
family was by her side.
Loretta well known in our community, she attended the
Church of Christ and was involved in numerous activities.
She got her GED and was a certified nurses aide. Loretta
was a master gardener and practiced alternative gardening.
At one time she had her own organic grocery. She loved
nature and animals. She was the founder of People for a
Clean Environment and was a member of the Wise Clean
Team. Loretta was a member and former president of the
Pound Lions Club. Loretta was fundamental in developing
and volunteered several years for the RAM Healthcare clinic
at the Wise Fairgrounds. She was known for her cooking and
at one time ran the Jerky and the Sunrise restaurants. She did
all this and still had time to be an excellent mother and home-
maker. She loved the time she spent with family and friends.
Loretta was preceded in death by her husband, Hobert
Curtis Hodges; parents, Bathus Lee and and Elsie (Maggard)
Sowards; sisters, Delorce Sowards and Maybelle Triplett and
brothers Glen Roger Sowards and J. D. Sowards.
Survivors include her daughter Karen Hodges-Winchester,
VA, Sheral Carter and husband Rich-Huntsville, AL and Renee
Hodges and husband Steven Mullins-Castlewood, VA; her sons
Claude Alan Hodges-Pound, VA and Richard Lee Hodges-
Pound, VA; 15 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren;
sisters Janie Hackedy-Winter Haven, FL and Judy Mullins-
Pound, VA; brother David Sowards and wife Mary-Pound, VA;
several nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of friends and
loved ones.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 pm Wednesday
June 2, 2021 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Robbie
Sowards speaking. The family will receive friends from 12:00
Noon until time of services.
Burial will follow in the Sowards Family Cemetery on Big
Branch-Pound, VA where Claude Hodges, Richard Hodges,
Christopher Hodges, Colin Mullins, Grant Mullins and Jeremy
Sowards will serve as pallbearers.
Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of
Loretta June Hodges
MICAH ANDREW SHORT
GILBERT N. NECESSARY
GILBERT N. NECESSARY
POUND, VA- Micah Andrew Short, 60, entered into eternity Saturday May 29, 2021 from Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, TN. His loving family was by his side.
Micah was a coal miner for 27 years and a diehard St. Louis Cardinals fan. He loved fishing and hunting. He was also a Cleveland Browns and Kentucky Wildcats
fan. He enjoyed time with his friends and family, but his greatest joy was spending time with his grandchildren Lilly and Bella.
Micah was preceded in death by his parents Harry and Mildred (Peak) Short; and his best friend Barry Meade.
Survivors include his loving wife of 37 years Becky Short; his daughter Sarah Short –Wise, VA; his son Isaiah Short-Pound, VA; grandchildren Lillian Faith Parsons and Bella Grace Creed; brothers Irvin Short and wife Joan-Pound, VA, Lewis Short and wife Mary
and Fitzhugh Short and wife Margo-Pound, VA; sisters Carolyn Short-Knoxville, TN, June Mullins and husband James-Pound, VA; sister-in-law Melinda Stanley and
husband Billy-Pound, VA; brother-in-law Jeffrey Osborne and wife Donna-Pound, VA; father-in-law Charles Osborne
and wife Linda-Pound, VA; a very special niece Haley
Stanley; several other nieces, nephews and cousins; and
a host of friends and loved ones.
Funeral Services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Tuesday June 1, 2021 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Kendall Smith officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until time of services.
Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 am Wednesday June 2, 2021 at the Osborne Cemetery on Lantern Road-Pound, VA where Isaiah Short, Billy Stanley, Jeffrey Osborne, Les Stallard, David Paul Short and David Osborne will serve as pallbearers. Irvin Short, Lewis Short and Jim Mullins are honorary 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 Micah Andrew Short.
GILBERT N. NECESSARY
GILBERT N. NECESSARY
GILBERT N. NECESSARY
POUND, VA-Gilbert N. "Poppy" Necessary, 79. entered peacefully into eternity Thursday May 27, 2021 from Norton Community Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. His family was at his side.
Gilbert was of the Baptist faith. He was a veteran of the United States Army, having served during the Vietnam War. Gilbert was
a former coal miner, he retired from Westmoreland Coal Company and was a member of the United Mine Workers of America, he was also the former owner/operator of J&G Cab Co. Poppy enjoyed life to the fullest. He was plain spoken and free spirited. He enjoyed
riding motorcycles and loved his cars.
Gilbert was preceded in death by his parents Walter and Polly (Stanley) Necessary; his life companion of 31 years Darlene Parker;
and his brothers Rayburn Necessary and Herbert Necessary.
Survivors include his daughters Angela Belcher and husband Jerry-Brooks, KY, April Lamkin and husband Randy-Shepherdsville,
KY and Josie Johnson-Wise, VA; grandchildren Samantha Anderson(Aaron), Aaron Cox (Tamara Whitt), Corey McReynolds (Sabrina), Kristen Walbright, Cody Acelinger, Joshua Andriot, Rachael Holdcroft and Karissa Hensley (Henry); great-grandchildren Jackson Anderson Carlie Andriot, Bently Acelinger and Riley Cupp; sisters Cleda Garland (Everette)-Elizabethton, TN and Iris Gillenwater (Joe)-Kingsport, TN; several nieces, nephews and cousins; special friends Johnny Clark, Ralph Cox and wife Regina; and a host of friends and loved ones.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 pm Tuesday June 1, 2021 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Elder Stacy Potter officiating. The VFW Honors Team from Big Stone Gap, Norton and Coeburn will perform military honors. The family will receive friends from 11:00 am until time of services. Burial will follow in the Boggs Cemetery on Boggs Hollow Road-Pound, VA where family members and friends will serve as pallbearers.
Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Gilbert N. Necessary.
HELEN MONTANA WARD
GILBERT N. NECESSARY
JACKIE LEE HAMILTON SR.
GATE CITY, VA – Helen Montana Ward, 75, entered into eternal life Saturday May 15, 2021 from Holston Valley Medical Center.
Helen was a Christian and attended the Church of Christ. She was a homemaker and a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister,
aunt and friend. She cherished the time she spent with her family, especially her kids and grand kids. Helen enjoyed crafts, especially
knitting and painting.
Helen was preceded in death by her parents Archel and Maggie (Mullins) Johnson; her husband J C Ward; her son Johnny Ward; her sister Frances Gilliam; and a brother A J Johnson.
Survivors include her daughter Teresa Robinson-Duffield, VA; grandchildren Leah Robinson, Kristen Ward and Joshua Ward; great-grandchild Presley Marie Mays; sisters Trula Overcash-Vero Beach, FL: Darlene Silvestri-Perry, FL; a brother Laymon Johnson-Perry, FL; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of friends and loved ones.
Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 am Tuesday May 18, 2021 at the Arvil Mullins Cemetery-Pound, VA with Roy Newton officiating. Family members and friends will serve as pallbearers. Those attending are asked to meet at the cemetery by 10:45 am.
Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Helen Montana Ward.
JACKIE LEE HAMILTON SR.
MICHAEL WAYNE "HENRY" JOHNSON
JACKIE LEE HAMILTON SR.
COEBURN, VA- Jackie Lee Hamilton, Sr.71, passed away Tuesday May 11, 2021 from Holston Valley Medical Center.
His loving family was at his bedside.
Jackie was of the Baptist faith. He was a retired security guard from A&A Security Company. Jackie enjoyed fishing, hunting
and gardening he just loved being outside. He also liked watching westerns and wrestling on TV and also loved farming and his animals.
Jackie was preceded in death by his parents, Everette and Lilly (Stanley) Hamilton, his brother Preston Hamilton and James Hamilton; his former wife Judy (Marks) Hamilton and brother-in law Bobby Booth.
Survivors include his wife of 16 years, Molly Ann Hamilton-
Coeburn, VA; his daughters Melissa (Jay) Edwards-Roanoke, VA, Christina Large (Joey)-Coeburn, VA, Lillie Felker (Jennifer)-
Coeburn, VA and Kami Duncan-Coeburn, VA; his sons Jackie Lee Hamilton, Jr (Teresa)-Coeburn, VA, Preston Hamilton-
Coeburn, VA and Andrew Hamilton-Coeburn, VA; grand-children Kimberly Adkins (Dustin), Devon Jones, Brianna Jones, Cheyenne Jones, Melanie Gibson, Kaidence Hamilton, Eirika
Hamilton, Aaliyah Hamilton and Riley Hamilton; great-grand children , Jordan Hamilton, Connie Hamilton and Allie Hamilton; great-great-grandchildren Jayden Hamilton and Aries Campbell; step-daughter Shanna McCowan-Coeburn , VA; step-sons Billy Joe Branham-Coeburn, VA and Ray Branham-Coeburn, VA; step-grandchildren Brea McCowan, Brenla McCowan, Quenton
Branham and Kiara Branham; sisters Alice Hamilton-Abingdon, VA, Rosa Sexton, Euna Hamilton and Shelby Booth- all of Coeburn, VA; brothers Everette Hamilton-Coeburn, VA, Ira Hamilton (Miriam)-Roanoke, VA, Ray Hamilton-North Carolina, Glen Hamilton (Kathy)-North Carolina, William Hamilton (Diana)- North Carolina and Milton Hamilton (Vicky)-Florida; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews; and a host of friends and loved ones.
Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Friday May 14, 2021 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Lester Mullins officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until time of services.
We will follow state mandates for occupancy and social distancing. Masks must be worn at all times.
Graveside services will be conducted at 11:30 am Saturday May 15, 2021 at the Hamilton Cemetery in the Pine Camp
Section of Coeburn, VA where family members and friends will serve as pallbearers. Family and friends are asked to meet at the cemetery by 11:15 am Saturday May 15, 2021.
Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Jackie Lee Hamilton, Sr.
MICHAEL WAYNE "HENRY" JOHNSON
MICHAEL WAYNE "HENRY" JOHNSON
MICHAEL WAYNE "HENRY" JOHNSON
KINGSPORT, TN - Michael Wayne "Henry" Johnson, 47, passed away Monday May 10, 2021 in Kingsport, TN.
Henry had been battling cancer for an extended time. He fought a courageous battle. Although he was as tough as
nails, Henry was kind hearted and could be as humble as anyone ever was. He had worked several years in the restaurant industry. Henry loved the outdoors and enjoyed yard work. He loved playing with his dogs Piggy and Oz. He was a huge Pittsburg Steeler fan and loved Bingo.
Henry was preceded in death by his mother Linda Carolyn Johnson Neff.
Henry is survived by his wife of nearly 8 years, Pamela Johnson-Pound, VA; his daughter Shanda Johnson-Kingsport,
TN; his son Michael Wayne Johnson. JR.-Kingsport, TN; 4 grandchildren; his sisters Amy and Sherry Ann; his brothers
Jerry Lynn, David and Joe; special friend Catherine Mullins,who he called Miss Kitty and she called him Festus; and a host of friends and loved ones.
As per Henry's wishes, he will be cremated and there will be no public services.
Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is in charge of arrangements for Michael Wayne "Henry" Johnson.
TIMOTHY WAYNE CRAWFORD
MICHAEL WAYNE "HENRY" JOHNSON
MICHAEL WAYNE "HENRY" JOHNSON
POUND, VA – Timothy Wayne "Byrd" Crawford, 63, passed away unexpectedly Sunday May 9, 2021 at Norton Community
Hospital. His loving family was at his side.
Tim was of the Baptist faith. He was a retired heavy equipment mechanic having worked for several years for A& G Coal. He also ran his own repair shop in Pound for several years. He was a jack of all trades and could fix about anything. He enjoyed fishing, talking to his friends, relaxing at home watching television especially the Discovery Channel and the Andy Griffith Show. Tim went to the beach last year and absolutely loved it.He cherished the time he had with his family.
Tim was preceded in death by his parents Earl "Cotton" and Ruby (Oliver) Crawford; sisters Sharon Moore and Earlene Boggs
and Betty Nuckols.; and brothers Gary Crawford, Charles Crawford and C J "Bud" Crawford.
Survivors include his loving wife of 23 years, Lana (Webb)Crawford; a daughter Brooke Nicole Stayer and husband Tim; grandson Ethan Stayer; step-daughter Brenda Holbrook; step-grandchildren Sara Caudill and Ethan Back; sisters Phyllis Sandloin
and companion Clyde Bennett and Rebecca Fletcher and companion Mike Wells; mother-in-law Donna Noble; sisters-in-law Debbie
Conley and Glenda Webb; brothers-in-law Mike Webb, Jeff Webb and Dougie Potter; several nieces, nephews and cousins; special
friends John Short, John Vanover and Doyle Mullins; and a host of friends and loved ones.
Services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Wednesday May 12, 2021 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Randy Carter officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until time of services.
We will follow state mandates for occupancy and social distancing. Masks must be worn at all times.
Graveside committal services and burial will be conducted at 11:00 am Thursday May 13, 2021 at the Dewey Memorial Cemetery-Pound, VA where Mike Webb, Jeff Webb, Eric Hughes, Daniel Hughes, Dalton Viers, Logan Withrow and Dougie Potter 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 Timothy Wayne Crawford.
DELORAS ANN DORTON
THOMAS JEFFERY "JAKE" MULLINS
THOMAS JEFFERY "JAKE" MULLINS
POUND, VA – Mrs. Deloras Ann Dorton, 79, entered into eternity Tuesday May 4, 2021 from the Johnson City Medical Center. Her
loving family was by her side.
Deloras was born March 26, 1942 to the late Elmer and Versie (Mullins ) Cantrell. She was a native and lifelong resident of Pound,
VA She was of the Old Regular Baptist Faith and attended Fairview Old Regular Baptist Church-Pound, VA. Deloras lived a wonderful
life, she was a homemaker and loved cooking and watching her family
and friends enjoy her delicious meals. She loved to travel and visited many places around the world. He loved flea markets and yard sales and spent many hours enjoying them with her friends. Deloras also
enjoyed studying her family genealogy, working crossword puzzles, caring for her flowers, bowling, sewing and quilting. Deloras was a breast cancer survivor and looked forward to the Relay for Life
events. She was a member of the Ladies Auxillary and the Red Hats Society. She loved and adored her family and many friends and was truly a friend to everyone she met. You could not find a kinder or gentler soul than Deloras. But her greatest joy was the time she spent with her granddaughters and great-grand-children. She will be
greatly missed.
In addition to her parents Deloras was preceded in death by herstep-mother Jewel Cantrell; her sisters Teresa Carol Cantrell and Ruby Addington; and a brother Winford Cantrell.
Survivors include her loving husband Lawrence Dorton-Pound, VA; her son Avery Scott Dorton- Bristol, TN; granddaughters Cara Page Wingard and husband Kevin- Bristol, TN and Hannah Nicole Bishop and husband Aaron-Bristol, TN; great-grandchildren Liam Wingard, Jackson Wingard and Brody Bishop; sisters Mary Robinson and husband Troy-Wise, VA. Anna Gail Mullins and husband Bill-Dunham, KY; brothers Larry Cantrell and wife Janie-Pound, Va. Danny Cantrell and wife Karen-Pound, VA, Onsby Cantrell-Indiana, Carson Cantrell and wife Elizabeth-North Carolina and Rick Cantrell and wife Brenda-Pennsylvania; several nieces, nephews and cousins, her church family; special friends Blanche Mullins, Sonya Belcher, Phyllis Baker and Evelyn Strouth; and a host of friends and loved ones.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 pm Saturday May 8, 2021 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Elder Willie Cantrell officiating. The family will receive friends from 11:00 am until time of services.We will follow state mandates for occupancy and social distancing.
Masks must be worn at all times.
Burial will follow at the Arvil Mullins Cemetery-Pound, VA where Ricky Cantrell, Danny Cantrell, Larry Cantrell, Steve Furrow, Kevin Wingard and Aaron Bishop will serve as pallbearers.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in honor of Deloras'sgranddaughter Cara Wingard to: Juvenile Diabetes Research Founndation, JDFR, 109 S. Northshore Drive, Suite 401, Knoxville,TN 37919 Attn: Kellen Bridges.
Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Mrs. Deloras Ann Dorton.
THOMAS JEFFERY "JAKE" MULLINS
THOMAS JEFFERY "JAKE" MULLINS
THOMAS JEFFERY "JAKE" MULLINS
McROBERTS, KY – Thomas Jeffrey "Jake" Mullins, 58, passed peacefully into eternity Saturday May 1, 2021 from the Greg & Noreen Wells Hospice Care Center-Hazard. KY.
Jake was a Christian and attended Fleming-Neon Church of God. He was a retired coal miner with 30+ years of experience.
He was a life-long resident of Letcher County. He enjoyed the outdoors and was an avid ginseng hunter. He was also well
known for the grapevine wreaths that he made. Jake was as big hearted as anyone you ever met. Often helping family and
friends in their time of need.
Jake was preceded in death by his parents Bertley Edward and Daisey Marie (Blevins) Mullins; and his sister Elsie Marie Ratliff.
Survivors include his companion of nearly 20 years Melissa Hall-McRoberts, KY; daughters Autumn Geiger and husband
Paul-Jenkins, KY and Jolene Mullins-McRoberts, KY; sons Jacob Mullins and wife Ashley-Somerset, KY and Bertley Mullins-McRoberts, KY; grandchildren Adalee Mullins and Fayble Mullins; sisters Connie Mullins-Haymond, KY, Lucille Little and husband Donnie-Hellier, KY, Patricia Ann Johnson
and husband Dan-Jackhorn, KY, Arlene Stewart and husband Richard Jackhorn, KY, Gracie Beard and husband Jeff –Brookwood, AL and Amanda Bentleyand husband Landis-
Dean, KY; brothers Larry Mullins-Vance, AL, Emory "Fudge" Mullins and wife Patsy-Neon, KY and Daniel Mullins-Haymond, KY; a special cousin Ellis Blevins; several nieces,
nephews and cousins; and a host of friends and loved ones.
Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Tuesday May 4, 2021 at the Fleming–Neon Church of God with Reverend Freddy Johnson officiating. The family will
receive friends from 5:00 pm until time of services.
Graveside committal services will conducted at 12:00 noon Wednesday May 5, 2021 at the Mullins Family Cemetery-
Haymond, KY. where family members will serve as pallbearers.
Family and friends are asked to meet at the Fleming-Neon Church of God by 11:00 am to prepare to go in procession to
the cemetery.
Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Thomas Jeffery "Jake" Mullins.
HELEN ROSE HAMILTON
THOMAS JEFFERY "JAKE" MULLINS
LAVADA CARROL PILKENTON
POUND, VA – Mrs. Helen Hamilton, 87 entered into eternity
Thursday April 22, 2021 from the Holston Valley Medical Center-
Kingsport, TN. her loving family was at her bedside.
Helen was a Christian and attended Hamilton Chapel Church.
She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
She was a long time employee of the His & Her Shop in Pound, VA.
Helen enjoyed fishing, especially trout fishing, canning and working
in her flower beds. But her greatest joy was spending time with her
family, especially her precious grandchildren and great- grandchildren.
She cherished the time she spent with her family.
Helen was preceded in death by her parents J.W. and Alloria (Vanover)
Draughn; her daughter-in-law Shirley (Collier) Hamilton; her son-in-law
Ronnie Slemp sisters, Emogene Brickey, Dalanah Short, Molly
Gay Kelly and Ida Elizabeth Williams.
Survivors include her loving husband of 70 years, Trennis"Pap"
Hamilton; daughters, Ginger Slemp-Wise, VA and Kim Dotson and
husband Donivan-Gibsonville, SC; sons Randy Hamilton and
companion Christine Bise-Pound, VA, Greg Hamilton and wife Pam-
Pound, VA and Jerry Hamilton and wife Rita-Big Stone Gap, VA;
grandchildren, Justin Countiss, Michelle (Donnie)
Gillenwater, Shannon (Debbie) Slemp, Pete Slemp, Will (Rachel)
Hamilton, Wyatt Hamilton, Reggie (Maddie) Hamilton, Ryan Dotson, Logan
Hamilton, Chris (Kortney) Vanover, Jessica (Jake) Mullins and Tim
Vanover ; great-grandchildren Alex Countiss, Molly Countiss, Ben
Countiss, Mason Gillenwater, Brody Gillenwater, Kinslee Slemp,
Keegan Slemp, Kaylee Slemp, Lexi Vanover, Abigail Mullins, Landon
Mullins and Lincoln Mullins; sister, Betty Jo Broadwater- Fall Church,
VA.; sisters-in-law, Marie Moore, Sally Leftwich and Virginia Hamilton;
special friends, Sharron Hubbard , Julie McAfee and Imogene Sturgill ;
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 Sunday April 25,
2021 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Elder Stacy Potter
officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until time of
services.
We will be following state mandates for occupancy and social
distancing. Masks must be worn at all times.
Graveside committal services will be conducted at 11:00 am
Monday April 26, 2021 at the Hamilton Cemetery-Pound, VA
where grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Family and friends are asked
to meet at Baker Funeral Home by 10:00am to prepare to go in procession
to the cemetery.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to Pound Rescue Squad at
(P.O. Box 711, Pound, VA 24279) or Pound Food Bank at (8502 Clintwood
Hwy, Pound, VA 24279).
Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Helen Rose Hamilton.
LAVADA CARROL PILKENTON
LAVADA CARROL PILKENTON
LAVADA CARROL PILKENTON
POUND, VA – Mrs. Lavada Carrol Pilkenton, 71, passed away peacefully Wednesday April 21, 2021 from the Holston Valley
Medical Center-Kingsport, TN She was surrounded by her family.
Carrol was a Christian of the Southern Baptist faith. She was a registered nurse and retired from the Virginia State Health
Department. Carrol was a loving wife, mother grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She enjoyed quilting, knitting, cross-
stitching and cooking. But her greatest love was the time she spent caring for and spending with her children and grand-
children.
Carrol was preceded in death by her father and mother Edward and Arbutis (Looney) Brown; her husband Doug Pilkenton; her son Neal Pilkenton; and a brother Gary Brown.
Survivors include her daughter Jessica Trosper and husband James, Jr-Juneau, AK.; sons Ryan Pilkenton and wife Susanna-Pound, VA and Jeff Pilkenton and wife Amy-Pound, VA; grand-children Zach Pilkenton, Alexa Pilkenton, Michael Pilkenton,
Leeanna Pilkenton, McKenzie Trosper and Grayson Trosper: sisters Sheila Johnson-Jenkins, KY and Theresa Pilkenton-
Pound, VA; a brother James Brown and wife Dorothy-Payne Gap, KY: several nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of
friends and loved ones.
Funeral services will be conducted at 12 Noon Saturday April 24, 2021 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with
Kendall Boggs officiating. The family will receive friends
from 11:00 am until time of services.
We will follow state mandates for occupancy and social
distancing. Masks must be worn at all times.
Committal service will follow at the Boggs Cemetery-Pound, VA where her nephews Jason Pilkenton, Anthony Pilkenton, Brack Pilkenton, Christopher Pilkenton, Lee Johnson and Brian Johnson will serve as pallbearers.
Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Lavada Carrol Pilkenton.
CHARLES LAMARR HUBBARD
LAVADA CARROL PILKENTON
CHARLES LAMARR HUBBARD
POUND, VA –Charles Lamarr Hubbard,81, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Sunday April 18, 2021 from
his residence. He was surrounded by his loving family.
Charles was a devoted member of the Independent Baptist Church of Pound for 41 years. He was a hardworking and loving husband, father and papaw and a faithful servant to his Lord Jesus Christ.
Charles was a veteran of the United States Air Force having served from 1959 till 1962 during the Cuban Crisis where he patrolled the border of Turkey and Russia. After that he worked at National Airlines in Washington DC for over a decade. He then moved his family back to Pound where he was an independent coal truck driver until
he retired. But being unable to sit still after retirement he went back to work driving a coal truck for Presley Trucking until his courageous battle with melanoma no longer allowed him to work.
Charles was preceded in death by his parents Earl and Thelma (Branham) Hubbard; a son Jeff Giles; brothers Kenneth Hubbard and Terry Hubbard; and a sister Judy Coe.
Charles is survived by his loving wife of 51 years Janice Hubbard; a daughter Marsha Perkins and husband Timmy-Frankfort, KY; sons Kenny Hubbard-Seattle, WA and Gregory Hubbard and wife Crystal-Pound, VA; grandchildren Bradley Tracy-Frankfort, KY, Cody Banks-Frankfort, KY, Jeremy Banks-Frankfort, KY, James Perkins-Frankfort, KY, Zakk Hubbard Pound, VA, Ian Quillen Pound, VA, Justin Giles-Lawrenceburg, KY and Kari Giles-Clintwood, VA; great-grandchildren Mikael Tracy, Raven Tracy and Shania Stanley; a sister Jewell Mathers and husband Fred-Frankfort, KY; sister-in-law Sharon Hubbard-Pound, VA, 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 Wednesday April 21. 2021 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Randy Reagan officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until time of services.
We will be following state mandates for occupancy and social distancing. Masks must be worn at all times. Pound VFW Post 9600 will conduct military services at Baker Funeral Home prior to leaving for graveside committal services at 12 Noon Thursday April 22, 2021 at the Earl Hubbard Cemetery-Pound, VA where Timmy Perkins, Jeremy Banks, Brad Tracy, Cody Banks, Jason Hunter and Robert Whitt will serve as pall-bearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Terry Rader, Aaron Rader, Donnie Bailey, Anthony Hubbard, Luke Hubbard and Aaron Zimmerman. Family and friends are asked to meet at Baker 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 the Pound Independent Baptist Church.
Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Charles Lamarr Hubbard.
LENAY LARGE PEAKS
LAVADA CARROL PILKENTON
CHARLES LAMARR HUBBARD
CLINTWOOD, VA - Lenay Large Peaks, 40, entered into eternity Thursday April 15, 2021 at her residence after a long
and courageous battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her
loving family.
Lenay was of the Baptist faith. She was a loving mother,
daughter, sister, aunt and friend. She enjoyed playing bingo,
enjoying the company of family and friends Lenay had a free
spirit about her loving to sing and dance and just to be happy.
But her greatest joy was the time she spent with her children
and especially her grandchildren.
Lenay was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents
Hensel and Christine Mullins; her paternal grandparents
Willie and Rita Jo Large and her sister-in-law Sylvia Large.
Survivors include her daughters Brianna Large Peaks and
companion Devin Fleming and Sophia Peaks; her sons, Aaron
Peaks, Brayden Peaks and Cainnan Peaks all of Clintwood,
VA; grandchildren, Bryson Fleming and Kenzleigh Fleming;
her parents, Fredie Large and wife Angie (Mullins) Large-
Clintwood, VA; her sister, Rhaulette Bunch and husband
Bradley; brothers, Michael Large, Jerrid Large and fiancé
Jessica. Joey Large and Rayan Large; ex-husband, Russell
Peaks; her best friends, Amy Fleenor and Donna Taylor;
several nieces, nephews and cousins and a host of friends and
loved ones to mourn her passing and cherish her memory.
Private funeral services will be conducted in the Baker
Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Randy Carter officiating.
Burial will follow in the Eli Mullins Cemetery (Sock Hollow
Road) where family members will serve as pallbearers.
Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Lenay Large Peaks.
Derek Gray Calhoun
Derek Gray Calhoun
Derek Gray Calhoun
POUND, VA – Derek "Curly" Gray Calhoun, 38, entered into eternity Sunday April 11, 2021 from his residence in Pound, VA.
Derek was a former truck mechanic and was in the United states Army. He was a jack of all trades and very gifted at lots of different kinds of handy work. Derek enjoyed wood working and doing art work. He was an avid reader, he loved the outdoors and lifting weights and running.
Derek was preceded in death by his mother Teleca (Mullins) Wright; his uncles Larry Mullins, Gene Mullins and Kenneth Hall; cousins Tiffini Hall and Kathy Hall; and grandparents Ovie and Burley Mullins.
Survivors include his sister Olivia Mullins-Pound, VA; his nieces Lacy Calhoun, Felicity Short and September Fleming ; his aunts Rosanna Boggs and husband Danny-Pound, VA and Eloise Hall-Pound, VA; and a host of
friends and loved ones.
As per Derek's wishes, he will be cremated and there will be no public services.
Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Derek Gray Calhoun.
RAYMOND DAY
Derek Gray Calhoun
Derek Gray Calhoun
POUND, VA – Raymond Day, 74, entered into eternity Thursday April 8, 2021 from the Ballad Hospice House in Bristol, TN. His loving family was by his side.
Raymond was a Christian of the Presbyterian faith. He was a loving husband. Raymond was a retired coal miner with over 35 years of experience. He enjoyed life to the fullest, he loved golfing, walking and music and dancing. He was also an avid reader.
Raymond was preceded in death by his parents Raymond and Minnie Vee (Miller) Day; a sister Mariearle Barker; and a
nephew Brad Barker
Survivors include his loving wife of 52 years, Carol (Meade)Day-Pound, VA; a son Brent day and wife Jenni-Kingsport, TN; nieces Jeanine Roberts and Scarlett Pruitt; very special friend and brother-in-law Ezra Powers and wife Felicia; special friend Myra
Lambert; and a host of friends and loved ones.
A celebration of life will be held from 5:00 pm till 7:00 pm Monday April 12, 2021 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel.
We will be following state mandates for occupancy and
social distancing.
Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Raymond Day.
SAMMY MULLINS
Derek Gray Calhoun
DOUGLAS NEAL PILKENTON
WISE, VA- Sammy Mullins,63, passed away Friday April 2, 2021 from Norton Community Hospital- Norton, VA.
Sammy was of the Christian faith. He was a loving father and grandfather. Sammy enjoyed fishing, camping, working and painting cars, he loved getting a good prank on you if he could and making you laugh. But his greatest joy was the time he spent with his grandkids.
Sammy was preceded in death by his wife Linda Lorayne (Mills) Mullins and Phillips and Helen Mullins.
Survivors include his daughters, Samantha Sturgill and husband Trevor- Fort Nellis Air Force Base- Las Vegas, NV and Cynithia Mullins- Wise, VA; grandchildren, Jaxon Kayne Sturgill, Kendall Rayne Sturgill, Cierra Jade Mullins, Caden Jacob Mullins and Chloe Jalyn Mullins; brothers, Tommy Mullins and wife Pam, David Mullins and wife Pam and Donnie Joe and wife Teresa; sisters, Patsy DePriest and husband Richard, Gigi Collier and husband Jerry, Nancy Mullins, Sally Steele and husband Randy, Melissa Robinson and husband Mark; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Memorial services will be conducted at 4:00pm Saturday April 10, 2021in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Jerry Collier officiating. The family will receive friends from 3:00pm until time of services.
Baker Funeral Home- Pound, VA is serving the family of Sammy Mullins.
DOUGLAS NEAL PILKENTON
DOUGLAS NEAL PILKENTON
DOUGLAS NEAL PILKENTON
POUND, VA- Douglas Neal Pilkenton, 44, passed away Friday April 2, 2021 from his home.
Neal was of the Baptist faith, he was a loving father, son, brother and uncle. He never met a stranger, was loved by many and a joy to be around. He was an excellent carpenter and was proud of the work he did. Neal enjoyed being outdoors, fishing, hunting and kayaking. He liked to cook …but he loved to eat more.
Neal was preceded in death by his father, Doug Pilkenton.
Survivors include his daughter, Alexa Marie Pilkenton- Pound, VA; his mother, Lavada Carol Pilkenton- Pound, VA; sister, Jessica
Trosper and husband James- Juneau, AK; brothers, Ryan Pilkenton and wife Susanna- Pound, VA and Jeff Pilkenton and wife Amy-
Pound, VA; as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services will be conducted at 12 noon Saturday April 10, 2021 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Andrew Tucker
officiating. The family will receive friends from 11:00am until time of services.
We will be following state mandates for occupancy and social distancing. Mask must be worn at all times.
Burial will follow in the Boggs Cemetery- Pound, VA where Anthony Pilkenton, Brack Pilkenton, Christopher Pilkenton, Jamie
Mullins, Ricky Bowman and Scott Boggs will serve as pallbearers.
Baker Funeral Home – Pound, VA will be serving the family of Douglas Neal Pilkenton.
JIMMY MULLINS
DOUGLAS NEAL PILKENTON
SAMMY MULLINS JR.
POUND, VA- Jimmy Mullins, 79, was welcomed home on Monday April 5, 2021 from Norton, Community Hospital.
Jimmy was a lifelong resident of Pound, he was of the Freewill Baptist faith and attended Pyles Memorial Church.
He was a retired coal miner with over 30 years experience and served in the United States Army. Jimmy was a loving
husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He was a jack of all trades and would help anyone at any time.
For the most he was an old home body but he loved to fish, every weekend he could he was ready for a trip to one of the Tennessee lakes with Scott. But his pride and joy in life was his son, grandkids and great grandkids. He loved being "Pap" and anyone that knew him…knew him as Pap.
Jimmy was preceded in death by his mother, Nelly Mullins; sisters, Donna K. Baker and Parzada Boggs; and a brother, Howard (H.C.) Mullins
Survivors include his wife of 57 years Loretta Jo Mullins- Pound, VA; a son, Gregory Scott Mullins, Pound, VA; Papaw's pride and joy, Haley Boggs and husband Camron, Paxton Mullins, Camley Boggs and Peydon Mullins all of Pound, VA; a sister, Helen Lois Mullins-Morristown, TN; a brother, Airtt Mullins and wife Linda- Pound, VA; brother- in-law, Randall Baker-Pound, VA; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Leonard and Ruby Mullins-Pound, VA; sister-in-law and brother-in-law Blanche and Trillis Harold Mullins-Pound, VA; several nieces, nephews and cousins and a host of friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00pm Thursday April 8, 2021 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Randy Carter officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00pm until time of services.
We will be following state mandates for occupancy and social distancing. Mask must be worn at all times.
Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 am Friday April 9, 2021 at the Gilmer Mullins Cemetery-Pound, VA where Scott Mullins, Paxton Mullins, Camron Boggs, Austin Dotson, Devin Dotson and Tim Stanley will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Airtt Mullins and Leonard Mullins. Family and friends are asked to meet at the 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 Jimmy Mullins.
SAMMY MULLINS JR.
DOUGLAS NEAL PILKENTON
SAMMY MULLINS JR.
POUND, VA- Sammy Mullins Jr., 47, passed away Saturday April 3, 2021 from Norton Community Hospital after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Sammy was of the Freewill Baptist faith. He was a loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend. Sammy had
worked for the City of Norton as shop foreman and mechanic for16 plus years. Sammy's love for the kids in the community was endless, he was a Little League coach in both baseball and football… not only on the field, but also off the field, he was always there to help one of his players in need . He was proud to be a coach and a mentor. Sammy enjoyed hunting,
fishing, camping, four wheeling, going to horse shows and
trail riding horses.
Sammy was preceded in death by his grandparents Earl and Clohia Mullins and his father-in-law, Bobby Graham Sr.
Survivors include his loving wife of 25 years Tina (Graham)
Mullins- Pound, VA; a son, Adrian Corey Mullins- Pound, VA
and his fiancé Haley Brummitt-Norton, VA; his parents, Sammy and Mary Ann (Robinson) Mullins- Pound, VA; brother, Arron Mullins and wife Merri-Pound, VA; mother-in-law,
Phyllis Graham- Appalachia, VA; brothers-in-law, Bobby Graham and wife Carrie- Stickleyville, VA, and Tim Collins and wife Robin- Big Stone Gap, VA; special nephew, Nickel Mullins- Pound, VA; special niece, Penny Mullins-Pound, VA; nieces Tayler, Straley, Emily and Hannah; great-niece Josiah Ivy Mae; several cousins; all his co-workers at the City of Norton that were like family to him; and a host of friends and loved ones.
Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00pm Tuesday April 6, 2021 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Danny
Mullins officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00pm until time of services.
We will be following state mandates for occupancy and social distancing. Masks must be worn at all times.
Graveside services will be conducted at 11;00 am Wednesday April 7, 2021 at John Hop Mullins Cemetery-Pound, VA where family members 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 will be serving the family of Sammy Mullins Jr.
JAMES ALVIS MILLER
BILLY ARNOLD SEYMOUR, Jr
BILLY ARNOLD SEYMOUR, Jr
POUND, VA – James Alvis Miller, 72, formerly of Pike County, KY, entered into eternity Friday March 5, 2021 from his residence. He was surrounded by his loving family.
James was a Christian of the Southern Baptist faith. He was a retired coal miner with over 20 years of service and a member of the United Mine Workers of America. He had also drove a school bus for the Pike County, KY school system and served as a corrections officer James was also a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps, having served during the Viet Nam War. He believed in serving God and his country, as well as working to provide for his family. James enjoyed fishing, hunting, riding his four wheeler and watching old TV shows like Gunsmoke and Mayberry. He was gung-ho marine who believed in discipline.
He used to be known as Papaw No No, but lately he was just Pap. His greatest joy was the time he spent with his kids, grandkids and great-grandkids.
James was preceded in death by his parents Walter Miller and Anne (Thacker) Miller; and a brother Kerney Dean Miller.
Survivors include his loving wife Ample (Gerhard) Miller-Pound, VA; his sons James Gregory Miller and wife Teresa-Feds Creek, KY, Adam Miller and wife Susie-Pikeville, KY and Nathan Miller and wife Tish-Feds Creek, KY and Walter Kerney Miller II and wife Kayla-Haysi, VA; grandchildren Cody Harrison, Brandon Miller, Megan Bowman, Tony Miller, Ethan Miller, Kaitlyn Miller, Zoey Miller, Khloe Miller, Shelby Miller, Abigail Miller, Lyla Miller and Henry Miller; great-grandchildren Ariellah Miller, Holley Miller, Molley Miller, Corey Brooke Estep, Marcy Miller, Evelen Bowman and Cody Harrison.
As per James's wishes, he will be cremated and a military service will be held at a later date.
Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of James Alvis Miller.
BILLY ARNOLD SEYMOUR, Jr
BILLY ARNOLD SEYMOUR, Jr
BILLY ARNOLD SEYMOUR, Jr
POUND, VA – Billy Arnold Seymour, Jr., 59, passed away
Friday February 26, 2021 at the Pikeville Medical Center after
a long battle with heart problems.
Billy was of the the Church of God faith. He was a loving
husband, father, grandfather and friend. He enjoyed on-line
gaming, fishing and reading his Bible. But his greatest joy
was the time he spent with his family and friends.
Billy was preceded in death by his father Billy Arnold
Seymour.
Survivors include his wife Anna Louise Stewart; his mother
Wilma Jean Cole Fleming and husband Virgil-Clintwood, VA;
daughters Elizabeth Tiller and husband Chris-Wise, VA, Sheena
Pennington and husband Sean-Bristol, VA and Misty Moore-
Clintwood, VA; sons Eirik Seymour-Keokee, VA and Brayden
Elkins-Clintwood, VA; grandchildren Wyhatt Tiller, William
Pennington, Leta Pennington, Madison Fischer and Marc Mullins;
sister Tammy Marie Patton and husband Johnny-Winchester, KY;
brothers Michael Seymour and wife Angel-St. Paul, VA and
Gregory Seymour-Clintwood, VA; nieces and nephews Amanda
Patton. Wesley Patton and Dakota Seymour; several step-nieces
and nephews; and special friends Shannon Robinette and David
Laney.
As per Billy's wishes he was an organ and tissue donor and his
body will be cremated.
Memorial services will be conducted at 2:00 pm Friday March
5, 2021 at the Church of God in Riverview- Coeburn, Va.
Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Billy
Arnold Seymour, Jr.
WILLIAM DEE HAMPTON
BILLY ARNOLD SEYMOUR, Jr
WILLIAM DEE HAMPTON
EOLIA, KY – William "Billy Dee" Hampton, 82, entered into eternity Tuesday February 23, 2021 from his residence.
Billy Dee was a Christian of the Freewill Baptist faith, he was a member Glady Fork Freewill Baptist Church. He worked for many years running heavy equipment for Baltimore County and Letcher County He had a love for woodworking and creating beautiful birdhouses and Christmas decorations that he sold and gave to family and friends. You could always count on
seeing Billy Dee at the flea markets trading and talking with friends. He was a jack of all trades and always was doing things to help
out a friend.
Billy Dee was preceded in death by his wife Wilma Jean Hampton; his parents, Lloyd Dee and Millie (Mullins) Hampton; sisters, Rozella Short, Phyllis Petruccy and Hilma Sturgill and a brother, Shelby Hampton.
Survivors include his daughters, Millie Hampton and husband David-Eolia, KY and Becky Sturgill-Partridge, KY; grandchildren,
Shannon Belcher and husband Adam-Pound, VA, David Hampton- Eolia, KY and Autumn Sturgill- Partridge, KY; 6 great-grand children; a sister, Cindy Mae Maggard- and husband Tom- Ohio; a brother, Clifford Hampton and wife Wilma - Eolia, KY; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of friends and loved ones.
Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Thursday February 25, 2021 at Glady Fork Freewill Baptist Church- Pound, VA with
Reverend Mark Stallard officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm until time of services.
We will follow state mandates for occupancy and social distancing. Masks must be worn at all times.
Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 am Friday February 26, 2021 at Dewey Memorial Cemetery-Pound, VA where family members and friends will serve as pallbearers.
Family and friends are asked to meet at Glady Fork Church by 10:00 am to prepare to go in procession to the cemetery.
Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of William Dee Hampton.
CAROLYN RUTH MEADE
CAROLYN RUTH MEADE
WILLIAM DEE HAMPTON
POUND, VA – Carolyn Ruth Meade, 72, finished the good fight Monday February 22, 2021 as she went home to be with
the Lord. Her loving family was at her bedside.
Carolyn was Christian and a long-time member of Pyles Memorial Chapel. She retired as a registered nurse with the
Dickenson County Health Department. Carolyn went back to school and became a nurse at the age of 40. She enjoyed camping,
fishing, going to the cabin, sewing and working in her flower garden. She cherished the time she spent with her family and
friends, especially her grandkids. She was "Mam Maw" to many.
Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents. Everett and Leota (Stallard) Cantrell; her son-in-law teddy Powers; and her sisters Francis Dotson and Brenda Gilliam.
Survivors include her beloved husband of 54 ½ years, Jeffery Meade; her daughter Melissa Powers-Pound, VA; her son Jeff (Bubby) Meade and wife Dana-Pound, VA; grandchildren Isaac Powers, Haley Meade and Dawson Meade; a sister Joan Mullins-
Pound, VA ; brothers Lee Cantrell-Harriman, TN, David Cantrell and wife Billie Jean-Buffalo Junction, VA and Newell Cantrell
and wife Crystal- Macclenny. FL; Becky McCoy- Pound, VA who was like a daughter to her ; several nieces, nephews and
cousins; and lots of special friends and neighbors.
Memorial services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Thursday February 25, 2021 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with
Reverend Troy Belcher and Reverend Randy Carter officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until time of
services.
We will follow state mandates for occupancy and social
distancing. Masks must be worn at all times.
Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Carolyn Ruth Meade.
DORLUS ROBERTS
CAROLYN RUTH MEADE
DORLUS ROBERTS
POUND, VA – Mrs. Dorlus Roberts, 89, entered peacefully
into eternity Saturday February 20, 2021. She was surrounded
by her loving family.
Dorlus was a born again Christian and a long-time member
of Martha's Chapel Church. She loved her family dearly,
especially her grandchildren who would often spend a week
at a time with her. Dorlus enjoyed cooking, traveling and
attending church.
Dorlus was preceded in death by her parents James and Nellie
(Short) Bowman; her husband Preston Roberts: her sisters Lola
Gilley, Ollie Boggs, Ruby Addington, Beulah Phillips and Glenita
Bowman; and her brothers Franklin Bowman, Essie Bowman and
Odus Bowman.
Survivors include her daughters Patricia Sturgill and husband
Larry-Pound, VA and Darlene Bowman and husband Ronnie- -
Clintwood, VA; her son Greg Roberts and wife Shelby-Wise, VA;
grandchildren Josh Sturgill and wife Alison-St Paul, VA, Matt
Sturgill-Pound, VA, Sarah Rose and husband Garrett -Pound, VA
and Lucas Roberts-Kingsport, TN; great-grandchildren Elijah
Sturgill, Isaiah Sturgill, Preston Rose and Grayson Rose; sister
Nola Carter-Pound, VA; brother Garry Bowman and wife Jane-
Ocala, FL; several nieces, nephews and cousins; special friend
Tammy Sturgill; and a host of friends and loved ones.
Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Monday February
22, 2021 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend
Danny Mullins officiating. The family will receive friends from
5:00 pm until time of services.
We will be following state mandates for occupancy and social
distancing. Masks must be worn at all times.
Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 am Tuesday
February 23, 2021 at Dewey Memorial Cemetery-Pound, VA
where Dorlus will be laid to rest beside her husband Preston.
Larry Sturgill, Scott Sturgill. Josh Sturgill, Matt Sturgill,
Garrett Rose and Charlie Mullins will serve as pallbearers.
Family and friends are asked to meet at Baker Funeral Home
by 10: 00am to prepare to go in procession to the cemetery.
Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Mrs.
Dorlus Roberts.
MONTY G. BOGGS
CAROLYN RUTH MEADE
DORLUS ROBERTS
ABINGDON, VA- Monty Gregory Boggs, 73, entered
peacefully into eternity Thursday January 14, 2021 from
his residence. He was surrounded by his loving family.
Monty was a Christian of the Baptist faith, he attended
Lakeside Community Church. He was a loving husband,
father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. Monty was
a veteran of the United States Army, having served in
Vietnam. He was a retired coal miner with approximately
33 years of experience, having worked for Clinchfield
Coal and Paramount Coal. He was an avid fisherman.
Monty enjoyed talking to people and never met a stranger.
He also enjoyed a good pipe. But his greatest joy was the
time he spent with his family making precious memories.
Monty was preceded in death by his parents Howie (Red)
Boggs, Jr. and Naomi (Mullins) Boggs; a brother Bernie
Boggs and a brother-in-law Mike Sykes.
Survivors include his loving wife Freida (Fleming) Boggs;
his son, Scott Boggs and wife Autumn- Abingdon, VA; his
daughter Melanie Murdaugh-Richmond, VA; ; his boys Chris
Boggs and Cody Boggs; his grandchildren Sydney Boggs-
Beaufort, SC, Tyler Murdaugh-Richmond, VA, Brant Boggs-
Abingdon, VA, Julia Murdaugh-Richmond, VA, Griffin
Boggs-Abingdon, VA and Tate Boggs-Abingdon, VA;
sisters Kathy Fleming and husband Jess-Sheersville, IN,
Greta Boggs -Abingdon, VA and niece Jill Boggs-Bristol ,VA,
Vickie Easterling-Coeburn, VA, Carmelia Sykes-Clintwood,
VA, Rhonda Demuches and husband John-Indiana and Lygia
Unate'-Chicago, IL; brothers, James (Joe) Mullins and wife
Judy-Pound, VA and George Boggs and wife Debbie-Pound,
VA; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins, several close
friends; and a host of friends and loved ones.
Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Saturday
January 16, 2021 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with
Pastor Steve McCoy and Pastor Greg Cyphers officiating.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm until time of
services.
We will follow state mandates for occupancy and social
distancing. Masks must be worn at all times.
Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of
Monty G. Boggs.
EVELYN CRAWFORD
CHRISTOPHER DUANE TOMPKINS
GEORGE ALLEN BLAIR
BLUFF CITY, TN – Mrs. Evelyn Ealey Crawford, 93, entered peacefully into eternal rest Sunday February14, 2021 from NHC Healthcare in Johnson City.
Evelyn was a born again Christian of the Baptist faith. She loved her Lord and Savior. Evelyn was a homemaker, she loved cooking and baking and enjoyed crocheting and
sewing. She cherished spending time with family. She loved taking care of kids and was Maw Maw to many all the neighborhood kids.
Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband Clarence James (Dick) Crawford; her parents William and Nannie ( Nichols ) Ealey; an infant daughter Dolores Crawford;
a daughter Debra Stroud; a son Ricky Crawford; sisters Lula Mae Hicks, Phyllis Cheek and Linda Decker; and brothers Bill Ealey, Tom Ealey and James "Poncho" Ealey
Survivors include her sons Lawrence Crawford and wife Patricia-Bluff City, TN and James Melvin Hicks-Pound, VA; grandchildren C J Crawford, Candice Biggerstaff and 4 others; several great-grandchildren including Tucker Biggerstaff being the youngest and her precious Preston Biggerstaff whom she had a special bond with; a brother David Allen Ealey Jonesborough, TN; several nieces, nephews and cousins; special friend Janice Hamilton;
and a host of friends and loved ones.
Funeral services will be conducted at 6:00 pm Thursday February 18, 2021in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Elder Stacy Potter officiating. The family will receive
friends from 5:00 pm until time of services.
We will be following state mandates for occupancy and social distancing. Masks must be worn at all times.
Graveside services will be conducted at 12 Noon Friday February 19, 2021 at the Morning View Cemetery-Bluff City, TN. Family and friends are asked to meet at the cemetery by 11:45 am.
In lieu of flowers the family asks donations be made to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Pl Memphis, TN 38105 or Wounded Warrior Project P O Box
758516 Topeka, KS 66675.
Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Mrs. Evelyn Crawford.
GEORGE ALLEN BLAIR
CHRISTOPHER DUANE TOMPKINS
GEORGE ALLEN BLAIR
EOLIA. KY – George Allen Blair, 69, entered into eternal life on Sunday February 7, 2021 from the Hazard ARH.
George overcame many obstacles in life but continued to maintain his faith in God along with a positive outlook. In many ways George was the foundation of the family, always giving words of wisdom whether we were ready to hear them or not. George never failed to make us laugh with his jokes
and witty remarks. He could really put you in your place when no one else could.
George enjoyed classic cars, drive-in movies, fantasy football,basically any kind of electronics and a good Elvis song playing
in the background. When KC4TAJ wasn't on the ham radio, you could catch him sitting in the sun, soaking it all in. His
presence alone inspired you to be a better person. We are grateful to God for allowing him to be in our lives.
George was preceded in death by his father Tommy Adams and his brother Garry Adams.
Survivors include his mother Jean Adams-Eolia, KY; three brothers Bud Adams and wife Jewell, Trillis Adams and wife
Denia and Ray adams and wife Joanna, all of
Eolia, KY; four sisters, Connie Adams-Pound, VA, Bonnie Hampton-Eolia, KY, Kim Hampton and husband Corbin-Eolia, KY and Kathy Adams-Pound, VA; sister-in law Mary Adams- Eoloia, KY; several nieces and nephews who he loved like his own; and a host of
friends and loved ones.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 pm Tuesday, February 9, 2021 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Elder Noah Kim Edwards, Elder David Gambille and Elder
Robert Worrix officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00pm until time of services. Burial will follow in the Adams
Cemetery (Roberts Branch) Eolia, KY where family members will serve as pallbearers.
We will be following state mandated occupancy and social distancing standards. Masks must be worn at all times and will
not be provided by the family or the funeral home.
Baker Funeral Home – Pound, VA is serving the family of George Allen Blair.
CHRISTOPHER DUANE TOMPKINS
CHRISTOPHER DUANE TOMPKINS
CHRISTOPHER DUANE TOMPKINS
POUND, VA- Christopher Duane Tompkins, 50, entered peacefully into eternity Friday February 5, 2021 from his residence. He was surrounded by his loving family.
Chris was of the Freewill Baptist faith. Camping was a life style he loved, throwing a good game of darts or horseshoes
or shooting a game of pool. He also enjoyed fishing, hunting and shooting guns. He liked to watch westerns on TV, John
Wayne being one of his favorites. But the time Chris spent with family, especially his grand kids, he loved the most.
Chris was preceded in death by his parents, Donnie Lee and Rosalie (Mullins) Tompkins and his sister, Lisa Akers.
Survivors include his wife of 18 years, Tonda (Bailey) Tompkins- Pound, VA; his children, Kayla and Tyler Mullins-
Bristol, TN., Kristen Tompkins- Ozark, AL., Adrienne Stout- Nashville, TN., Kristina and Daniel Linkous- Ackworth, GA., Travis Bailey- Johnson City, TN., Tony Bailey- Johnson City,
TN., Timothy and Aubrey Bailey- Fort Campbell, KY., Harrison Meyers- Johnson City, TN. and Anthony Maki- Johnson City, TN ; grandchildren, Dominick, Keralynn,
Crimsom, Cameron, Ethan, Michael, Olivia, Nathan, Leviticus (Levi), and Ember Sky; sisters, Colleen Stanley and husband David- Wise, VA., Tammy Stallard and companion
Charlie Morgan- Big Stone Gap, VA and his favorite sister, Cheryl Tompkins- Pound, VA; favorite brother, Vernon Tompkins and wife Pat- Pound, VA; his favorite brother-in-law,
Clarence "CC" Cox- Clintwood, VA., several nieces, nephews and cousins and a host of special friends and loved ones.
Chris's wishes were that everyone be themselves and dress casual for his funeral.
Special thanks to his dearest friend Amy Fleenor for standing beside Tonda during these trying times. Special thanks to Danny
Tompkins for everything you have done, we love you Danny and Maggie.
Evening services will be conducted 7:00 pm Monday February 8, 2021 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Randy Carter speaking. The family will
receive friends from 6:00 pm until time of services.
We will be following state mandates for occupancy and social distancing in the funeral home and at the cemetery. Mask must be worn at all times and will not be provided by the family or the funeral home.
Graveside services will be conducted 11:00 am, Tuesday February 9, 2021 at the Arvil Mullins Cemetery- Pound, VA where Timothy Bailey, Bradley Tompkins, Steven Lee Fleenor, Guy Akers, David Stanley, Doyle Mullins, John Short, Travis Dutton,
Tony Bailey, Travis Bailey, Steven Akers, Tyler Mullins,Harrison Meyers and Anthony Maki 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 please make donation to Baker Funeral Home- Pound, VA toward funeral expenses.
Baker Funeral Home- Pound, VA is serving the family of Christopher Duane Tompkins.
RICKY LYNN CRAWFORD
TIMOTHY WAYNE CANTRELL
CHRISTOPHER DUANE TOMPKINS
POUND, VA – Ricky Lynn Crawford. 61, passed away Tuesday February 2, 2021.
Ricky was of the Baptist faith. He had worked as a surface miner for many years. Ricky was an avid outdoors-man, he enjoying four wheeling, hunting, fishing, and camping. He
also liked listening to Bluegrass music and getting together for a little "Pickin & Grinin" with his friends.
Ricky was preceded in death by his father, Clarence James (Dick) Crawford, a sister, Debra Stroud and an infant sister
Dolores Crawford.
Survivors include his mother Evelyn (Ealey) Crawford-Bluff City, TN; a son, C.J. Crawford- Pound, VA; brothers Lawrence Crawford and wife Patricia-Bluff City, TN and
James Melvin Hicks-Pound, VA; his wife, Myrtle (Rose) Crawford-Pound, VA; special friend Tony Mullins; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of friends and loved ones.
Graveside services will be conducted a 12:00 noon Saturday February 6, 2021 at the Morning View Cemetery-Bluff City, TN with Elder Stacy Potter officiating. Family and friends are asked to meet at the Morning View Cemetery
by 11:45 am.
We will be following state mandated occupancy and social distance standards. Mask must be worn at all times.
Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Ricky Lynn Crawford.
TIMOTHY WAYNE CANTRELL
TIMOTHY WAYNE CANTRELL
TIMOTHY WAYNE CANTRELL
POUND, VA – Timothy Wayne Cantrell, 47, passed away unexpectedly Saturday January 23, 2021 from his residence.
Tim was of the Baptist faith. He was a loving husband, father,son and brother. Tim was a former warehouseman for UPS, he loved his job but was forced to retire due to medical issues.Tim was blessed 16 months ago with the birth of his precious son, Evan, who he loved more than life itself. He was a man of
large stature, but was a gentle giant with his son. Tim was an avid fisherman and hunter, he was also an animal lover, especially his dogs and his chickens. He also collected guns and knives for years. Tim believed in natural ways, he was very health conscious. Spending time with his family was very important to Tim, especially the time with his dad.
Tim was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents,Hobart and Maggie (Lucas ) Branham; his paternal grandparents,
Early and Vea (Robinson) Cantrell.
Tim is survived by his wife Jeanette (Morazzani) Cantrell,his son Evan Cantrell; his mother, Mary Cantrell- Pound, VA;
his father and best friend Joseph Cantrell- Pound, VA ; sisters Melissa Sowards and husband Ricky-Pound, VA, Michelle Cantrell-Broadhead, KY; and Roberta Dotson- Pound, VA; a brother Anthony Cantrell-Leesburg, VA; special friend Roger Cantrell; several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles;
and a host of friends and loved ones.
Private funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 pm Thursday January 28, 2021 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Randy Carter officiating. The family
will gather at 12 noon.
We will be following state mandates for occupancy and social distancing. Masks must be worn at all times.
Burial will follow in the Eli Mullins Cemetery (Sock Road)-Pound, VA where Josh Taylor, J R Cantrell, James Caudill, Ricky Sowards, Roger Cantrell and Steven Akers will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Joseph Cantrell and Anthony Cantrell.
Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Timothy Wayne Cantrell.
TOMMY RAY ADAMS
TIMOTHY WAYNE CANTRELL
TIMOTHY WAYNE CANTRELL
EOLIA, KY- Tommy Ray Adams, 85, entered into eternal life Sunday January 24, 2021 from Whitesburg ARH. He was a retired coal miner of 37 years and a member of the United Mine Workers of America. Tommy was a faithful member of the Millstone Primitive Baptist Church for 64 years, where he served as Deacon. Not only was Papaw Tom a loving husband, father, and grandfather; he was everybody's mechanic, carpenter, plumber, and just about anything you needed him to be. You could bet he didn't stop until it was fixed. He enjoyed attending church, Sitting on the Porch chewing tobacco, collecting ginseng, fishing, and in his later years he enjoyed a good biscuit from McDonald's. Family was everything to him. At any event you could guarantee he would be there with his video camera in hand to capture the moment. He was a beautiful soul that, in our eyes, outshined the sun.
Tommy was preceded in death by his parents Dallas and Mary (Rutherford) Adams, son Garry Adams, 6 brothers, and 4 sisters. Survivors include his loving wife of over 60 years Jean Adams. Children: George Blair of Eolia, Ky, Connie Adams of Pound, Va, Bonnie Hampton, Bud Adams (wife Jewell), Trill Adams (wife Denia), Kim Hampton (husband Corbin), Ray Adams (wife Joanna), all of Eolia, Ky, and Kathy Adams of Pound, Va. daughter-in-law Mary Adams of Eolia, Ky. 18 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Brother Roy Adams of Eolia, Ky. Sisters Phyllis Eldridge of Eolia, Ky, and Karen Stipes of Coeburn, Va.
Funeral services for Tommy and Garry will be conducted at 1:00 pm Wednesday January 27, 2021 in the Baker Funeral home Chapel with Elder Noah Kim Edwards, Elder Jimmy Counts and Elder David Gambille officiating. The family will receive friends from 11:00 am until time of services. Burial will follow in the Adams Cemetery- Eolia KY where family members will serve as pallbearers.
We will be following state mandated occupancy and social distancing. Masks must be worn at all times.
Baker Funeral Home- Pound, VA is serving the family of Tommy Ray Adams.
As Papaw Tom's favorite song goes "The day is past and gone, the evening shades appear, may we all remember well the night of death draws near."
GARRY ADAMS
ROY MAX CANTRELL
ROY MAX CANTRELL
EOLIA, KY- Garry Neil Adams (Pap), 63, entered into eternal life Saturday, January 23, 2021 from Pikeville Medical Center. Garry was a retired coal miner of 20 years. He was a faithful member of the Millstone Baptist Church for 35 years where he served as Deacon. He never met a stranger and had a kind word for everyone. He was devoted to caring and seeing after his family, always doing what he could to help out. Pap loved his grandchildren with all of his heart, and each one brought such a smile to his face. He enjoyed going to church, fishing, collecting ginseng, and sitting on the porch with a chew of tobacco.
Garry's father Tommy Adams passed away the next day. Survivors include his wife Mary "Mert" (Niece) Adams of 46 years. Sons: Garry Allen Adams (wife Melissa) Tommy Adams, and Dallas Adams all of Eolia, Ky. Grandchildren: Chris (wife Natasha) of Pound, Va, Trisha, Mike, Zach, Gracie, Jazz, Jayden, Kai, and Gray, all of Eolia,Ky. And two great-grandchildren Xander and Sarah. Mother: Jean Adams of Eolia, Ky.Brothers: George Blair, Bud Adams (wife Jewell), Trill Adams (wife Denia), and Ray Adams (wife Joanna) all of Eolia, Ky. Sisters: Connie Adams of Pound, VA, Bonnie Hampton, Kim Hampton (husband Corbin) all of Eolia, Ky, and Kathy "Kat" Adams of Pound, Va, and former daughter-in-law, Christy Adams.
Funeral services for Garry and Tommy will be conducted 1:00 pm Wednesday January 27, 2021 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Elder Noah Kim Edwards, Elder Jimmy Counts and Elder David Gambille officiating. The family will receive friends from 11 am until time of services. Burial will follow in the Adams Cemetery-Eolia, KY where family members will serve as pallbearers.
We will be following state mandates for occupancy and social distancing. Masks must be worn at all times and will not be provided by the family or funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family ask that donations be made to Baker Funeral Home toward Garry's funeral expenses
Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Garry Neil Adams.
Not only was Garry an inspiration, he was a personal hero to many who knew him. He was the type of person who didn't have to tell you that he loved you, he showed you. He had a way of making everyone around him feel special. A kind heart along with playing pranks and telling jokes, and tall tales, will forever be part of his legacy.
"Peace be with you!"
ROY MAX CANTRELL
ROY MAX CANTRELL
ROY MAX CANTRELL
POUND, VA – Roy Max Cantrell, 61, entered into eternity Friday January 22, 2021 from his residence after an extended illness. He was surrounded by his loving family.
Max was of the Baptist faith. He was a man of strong family values. Max loved his wife, kids, grandkids, brothers and parents more than life itself. He was always doing for others and never wanting anything in return. Max loved going to flea markets, fishing and going to the lake, coaching little league
baseball and watching kids play any kind of sport. He also enjoyed looking for Indian artifacts and was always on the lookout for "Sasquatch."
Max was preceded in death by his parents, Buddy "Cub" Cantrell and Helen (Taylor) Cantrell; a brother Rodney Cantrell; sister-in- law Jeanette Cantrell; father and mother-
in-law Alvin and Frances Dotson; and brother-in-law Jamie Dotson.
Survivors include the love of his life and wife of 44 years Pam (Dotson) Cantrell; his daughter Dana Hall and husband Danny-Norton, VA; his son Brandon Cantrell and wife Joy-Blountville, TN; his grandchildren, Grayson Hall, Gabby Hall, Ian Hall, Payton Cantrell, Claire (Claire Bear) Cantrell and
awaiting the arrival of Maxwell Alan Cash (MAC) Cantrell; brothers Rocky Cantrell and wife Anita-Pound, VA and David Cantrell-Pound, VA; sister-in-law Gail Cantrell-Pound, VA; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of friends and loved ones.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 pm Sunday January 24. 2021in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Greg
Cyphers and Reverend Josh Tompkins officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:00 noon until time of services.
We will be following state mandates for social distancing and occupancy at the funeral home. Mask are required at all times and will not be supplied by the family or the funeral home.
Graveside services will follow at the Dotson Cemetery on High-land Avenue with Reverend Troy Belcher officiating. Brandon
Cantrell, Grayson Hall, Danny Hall, Rocky Cantrell, Austin Dotson, Devin Dotson, Brad Boggs, Max Roach, Rich Rupert Ian Hall and Evan Blanton will serve as pallbearers.
Baker Funeral Home- Pound, VA is serving the family of Roy Max Cantrell.
MONTY G. BOGGS
ROY MAX CANTRELL
OLIVER GLENDALE STIDHAM
ABINGDON, VA- Monty Gregory Boggs, 73, entered peacefully into eternity Thursday January 14, 2021 from his residence. He was surrounded by his loving family.
Monty was a Christian of the Baptist faith, he attended Lakeside Community Church. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. Monty was
a veteran of the United States Army, having served in Vietnam. He was a retired coal miner with approximately 33 years of experience, having worked for Clinchfield
Coal and Paramount Coal. He was an avid fisherman. Monty enjoyed talking to people and never met a stranger. He also enjoyed a good pipe. But his greatest joy was the
time he spent with his family making precious memories.
Monty was preceded in death by his parents Howie (Red) Boggs, Jr. and Naomi (Mullins) Boggs; a brother Bernie Boggs and a brother-in-law Mike Sykes.
Survivors include his loving wife Freida (Fleming) Boggs; his son, Scott Boggs and wife Autumn- Abingdon, VA; his daughter Melanie Murdaugh-Richmond, VA; ; his boys Chris Boggs and Cody Boggs; his grandchildren Sydney Boggs-Beaufort, SC, Tyler Murdaugh-Richmond, VA, Brant Boggs-Abingdon, VA, Julia Murdaugh-Richmond, VA, Griffin Boggs-Abingdon, VA and Tate Boggs-Abingdon, VA; sisters Kathy Fleming and husband Jess-Sheersville, IN, Greta Boggs -Abingdon, VA and niece Jill Boggs- Bristol ,VA, Vickie Easterling-Coeburn, VA, Carmelia Sykes-Clintwood, VA, Rhonda Demuches and husband John-Indiana and Lygia Unate'-Chicago, IL; brothers, James (Joe) Mullins and wife Judy-Pound, VA and George Boggs and wife Debbie-Pound, VA; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins, several close friends; and a host of friends and loved ones.
Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Saturday January 16, 2021 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Steve McCoy and Pastor Greg Cyphers officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm until time of services.
We will follow state mandates for occupancy and social distancing. Masks must be worn at all times.
Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Monty G. Boggs.
OLIVER GLENDALE STIDHAM
OLIVER GLENDALE STIDHAM
OLIVER GLENDALE STIDHAM
PARKTON, MD – Oliver Glendale Stidham, 79, passed away peacefully Saturday January 9, 2021 at his residence. His son Jerry was at his side.
Glendale was of the Baptist faith. He loved his wife, his son and his brothers and sister. He was a retired supervisor from a box factory then a wire factory. Glendale believed in working to support his family. He loved guns, collecting and working on them. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and loved riding snowmobiles, even making trips to Canada and Greenland to ride. Glendale enjoyed reading western novels and watching westerns. He was a jack of all trades and tinkered on about anything.
Glendale was preceded in death by his wife Lana Carol Stidham; his daughter Carolyn Stidham; his parents Delmer and Edna (Sturgill) Stidham; a brother, James Ale Stidham; and his daughter-in-law Melissa Silsey Stidham.
Survivors include his son Jerry Keith Stidham-Glen Rock, PA; grandchildren Patrick Stidham and wife Caitlyn, Michael Knight and Zack Knight and wife Brooke; great-grandchildren Makaylah Schacle, Hayden Drechler, Emmalee Cox, Anabella Stidham, Macie Brubaker, Aubree Brubaker, Levi Knight and Mike Knight a sister Gail Barker-Pound, VA; brothers Royce Stidham-Pound, VA, Bobby Stidham and wife Linda-Pound, VA, Troy Lee Stidham and wife Debbie-Pound, VA, Richard Stidham and wife Phoebe-Blountville, TN and Stewart Stidham and wife Tena Bell Vista, AR.
Funeral services will be conducted at 12 Noon Saturday January 16, 2021 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Randy Carter. The family will receive friends from 11:00 am until time of services.
We will be following state mandates for occupancy and social distancing. Masks must be worn at all times.
Burial will follow in the Sturgill-Mullins Cemetery on Pine Spur Road, Pound, VA where family members and friends will serve as pallbearers.
Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Oliver Glendale Stidham.
JEFFREY ALLEN GILES
OLIVER GLENDALE STIDHAM
JEFFREY ALLEN GILES
POUND, VA- Jeffery Allen Giles, 52 passed peacefully at his parent's home Sunday January 10, 2021 surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with ALS ( Lou Gehrigs Disease).
Jeff was of the Baptist faith and attended Independent Baptist Church in Pound, VA. He loved the mountains, going fishing, hunting and camping when he could. But
mostly he loved spending time with his family and making priceless memories.
Jeff is survived by his parents, Janice and Charles Hubbard- Pound, VA; two children, Justin Giles- Lawrenceburg, KY and Kari Giles- Pound, VA; grandchildren, James Perkins-Frankfort, KY and Shania Stanley-Pound, VA; a sister Marsha
(Timmy)Perkins-Frankfort, KY; brothers, Kenneth Hubbard- Seattle, WA. and Greg (Crystal) Hubbard- Pound, VA; nephews Brad, Cody, Jeremy, Ian and Zakk; and a host of friends and loved ones.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 pm Thursday
January 14, 2021 in the baker funeral Home Chapel with
Pastor Randy Reagan officiating. The family will receive
friends from 12 Noon until time of services.
We will be following state mandates for occupancy and
social distancing. Masks must be worn at all times.
Burial will follow in the Earl Hubbard Cemetery –Pound,
VA where Justin Giles, Jeremy Banks, Timmy Perkins,
Gregory Hubbard, Anthony Hubbard and Robert Whitt will
serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are Terry Rader,
Donnie Bailey, Luke Hubbard and his grandchildren James
and Shania.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to ALS Association
P O Box 37022 Boone IA, 50037 or at als.org
Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of
Jeffrey Allan Giles.
JAMES RAY FREEMAN
OLIVER GLENDALE STIDHAM
JEFFREY ALLEN GILES
POUND, VA- James "Jimmy" Ray Freeman, 81, gained the
victory of Jesus unexpectedly on Saturday January 9, 2021
from his son's home. His loving family was by his side.
James was Christian of the Baptist faith. A loving father
and friend. He was a retired carpenter, an avid hunter,
fisherman and outdoorsman.
James was preceded in death by his by his loving wife
Elizabeth "Betty" (Jackson) Freeman; a son, Jonathan
"Jody" Wayne Freeman; his parents, Guy L. and Frances
(Dotson) Freeman.
James leaves behind two sons, James Steven "Steve"
Freeman and wife Melissa- Pound, VA and David Scott
Freeman- Homer AK; grandchildren, Andrew Freeman,
and wife Melissa- Pound, VA., Larua Elizabeth Polly and
David- Pound, VA., Tiffany Freeman- Pound, VA.,
Ashley Freeman and Brandon Freeman both of Homer, AK.;
great- grandchildren, Hayden Stanley, Journey Stanley, Lucas
Freeman, Abigail Freeman and Deacon Polly; a sister, Donna
Meade and husband Jerry- Pound, VA; a brother, Gary
Freeman and wife Margaret- Wise, VA; nephews, Anthony
"Tony" Wright and Jastin Freeman; a niece, Radess Meade;
an ex-wife, Janice Freeman- Homer, AK.; special friends,
Shirley Fleming- Pound, VA and Mike Combs- Pound, VA.
(whom he loved like his own son.); a host of friends and
loved ones to mourn his passing and cherish his memory.
Graveside services will be conducted at 1:00 pm
Wednesday January 13, 2021 at Powell Valley Memorial
Gardens- Big Stone Gap, VA. with Reverend Gary Freeman
and Reverend Steven Freeman officiating. Family and friends
are asked to meet at the chapel at the cemetery at 12:45 pm.
In lieu of flowers, the family asked that donations be made
to the Pound Rescue Squad- PO Box 711-Pound, VA 24279.
Baker Funeral Home – Pound, VA is serving the family
of James Ray Freeman.
REV. THURMAN MULLINS
REV. THURMAN MULLINS
REV. THURMAN MULLINS
POUND, VA- In loving memory of Rev. Thurman Mullins, born June 30, 1943, in Whitesburg, Ky., God called him home on January 9, 2021. Thurman is survived by his beloved wife Catherine Mullins, 3 sons Jon (fiancé Amber Nelson) Braeden Workman, and Brylan Mullins, 3 daughters Amy Mullins, Renay Blevins (Eugene), and Heather George
(Steven); grandchildren, Asha, Cecilia,Angelina, Austin, Ariel, Mason, Justin, Hunter, Brian, Joey and Amanda; 11
great grandchildren and one on the way ; brothers, Billy Ray Mullins ( Lomaretta)-Pound, VA, Dennis Mullins- Duffield, VA and John Mullins (Norma)-Pinnacle, NC;
sisters, Royola Walker-Fredricksburg, VA, Peggy Beverly (Jerald)-Palatka, FL, Janet Sturgill-Wise, VA, Fayetta Sturgill- Pound, VA, Wanda Strange-Wise, VA, Catherine
Isom (Cecil)-Norton, VA, Regina Mullins (Chris)-SouthDakota and Tammy Mullins (Randy "Boot")-Danville, WV; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of
friends and family.
Thurman was preceded in death by his parents Richard "Bee" and Goldie Mullins, one sister Jolene Short, and one son Thurman Shaun Mullins.
Thurman was the most loving, compassionate, and caring person you'd ever meet. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, and friend.
The family would like to give special thanks to Dennis Mullins and Peggy Beverly for the support, care, and love throughout the years. Catherine would also like to give special thanks to their granddaughter Asha Bree and grandson Austin Danielson for always dropping everything and coming whenever we needed them.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00pm Tuesday January 12, 2021 with Pastor Hunter Deel (grandson) officiating. The family will receive friends from 12 Noon until time of services In accordance with Covid-19 restrictions, social distancing practices will be implemented, and face masks inside and outside the building will be required for attendance.
Pound, VFW Post 9600 will conduct military services inthe funeral home parking lot. Burial will follow in the Dotson Cemetery where grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Rev. Thurman Mullins.
LANNY PETE BOLLING
REV. THURMAN MULLINS
REV. THURMAN MULLINS
POUND, VA- Lanny Pete Bolling, 77, peacefully went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on January 7, 2021.
He is survived by his wife Candace, his two children, Matthew (wife Rebecca and granddaughter, Rachael.) and Lanny (husband Jonathan), and many brothers and sisters, Donnie Boilling, Peggy Varner, (husband Gary), Gary Dee Bolling (wife Colma), Jennifer Mullins (husband Fred), Joni
Barnette, Tammy Hayes and Timothy Bolling (wife Gina). He is also survived by his clan of nieces and nephews and their children. And, he leaves behind his lifelong best friend,
Craig Fleming.
Pete was born in Flat Gap, Pound, VA on August 21, 1943, the last child to be born at the home of Belva and Paul Bolling.
He graduated from Pound High School and attended Clinch Valley College in Wise, VA for a year before he was drafted into the Army and was deployed to Vietnam, where he was a helicopter mechanic and gunner. After his military service, Pete graduated from Clinch Valley College with a degree in business. Pete owned and operated Flat Gap Construction, Bolling Brothers Coal Company and Bolling Excavating LLC.
Pete was loved by all and will be missed. Memories of will forever bring smiles to faces of those that knew him.
A welcoming of family and friends will be held at Baker Funeral Home- Pound, VA on Monday January 11, 2021 from 10:00am- 11:00 am. The funeral service and burial will be private, limited to his immediate family.
Pallbearers are Jonathan Whittaker, Josh Hayes, Seth Bolling, John Patrick Stallard, Elijah Haynes, Sean Varner, Tyler Mullins and Mike Glovier. Serving as Honorary pallbearers, Craig Fleming, Edwin Cross (Pigeon), his close and dear friend he met at Mountain Homes, VA and Ralph Holloway (Doc), his Guns-A-Go brother.
We will be following state mandated occupancy and social distancing standards. Mask must be worn at all times and will
not be furnished by the family or the funeral home.
Pete found great joy in his pets and peace in the presence of animals. Instead of flowers, he would hope that you'd
consider a donation to the Wise County Animal Shelter in his name. He was also passionate about helping his fellow
Veterans and would be appreciative of donations to the Disabled American Veterans at (www.dav.org).
Baker Funeral Home- Pound, VA is serving the family of Lanny Pete Bolling.
ANGELA KAY HOBBS
REV. THURMAN MULLINS
ANGELA KAY HOBBS
CLINTWOOD, VA – Angela Hobbs, 60, entered peacefully into eternity Thursday January 7, 2021 from the Pikeville Medical Center- Pikeville, KY. Her loving sisters were by her side.
Angela was of the Christian faith. She was a
devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister aunt and friend. Angela was a beautician and enjoyed her work for almost 30 years, making people happy and loving to see them laugh was all part of her charm at work. She was so kind hearted to everyone and as pretty on the inside as she was on the outside. Angela was a great listener and was very supportive to people and their feelings and would try to give them sound advice
when needed. She also enjoyed sewing when she had the time. Her grandson Pierceton was the light of her life for the last
several years.
Angela was preceded in death by her husband Jeff (Hooter) Hobbs; her parents James and Cora (Newsome) Elkins; infant brothers Jerry Elkins, Terry Elkins Ronnie Keith Elkins; brother Charles Elkins; infant sister Jennifer Lynn Elkins; paternal grandparents Johnny and Minnie Elkins; and maternal grand-parents Sam and Dollie Newsome.
Survivors include her daughter Candace Hobbs-Plainfield, IN; her son Jeffery Brent Hobbs- Pound, VA; her grandson Pierceton Hobbs- Wise, VA; her sisters Geneva Varner and husband Gary-Pound, VA, Delores (Dee) Stanley and husband Greg-Wise, VA. and Teresa Boggs-Pound, VA; her brothers Jimmy Elkins and wife Novia-Pound, VA, Tony Elkins and wife Donna–Pound, VA, Steve (Pal) Elkins-Pound, VA and Jeff Elkins- Pound, VA; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of friends and loved ones.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 pm Saturday January 9, 2021 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Randy Carter officiating. The family will receive friends from 12 noon until time of services.
We will be following state mandates for occupancy and Social distancing. Masks must be worn at all times.
Burial will follow at the Bolling Cemetery in the Flat Gap Section of Pound where family members will serve as pallbearers.
Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Angela K. Hobbs
SARA OPEL HOBBS
LINDA LORAYNE MULLINS
ANGELA KAY HOBBS
BIG STONE GAP, VA- Sara Hobbs, 48, passed away unexpectedly Monday January 4, 2021 at her residence.
Sara was a free spirit, moving often and never really settling in one place for very long. She enjoyed life on her terms.
Sara was preceded in death by her parents Simon Peter Jessee and Vicky Kay Davis Mullins; her maternal grandparents Denver and Opal Davis; her brother Curtis
Jessee; her aunts Doris Ann Davis and Mary Cantrell; and an uncle Donald Davis.
Survivors include her husband Denver Hobbs-Big Stone Gap, VA; her aunts Starlet Mullins and husband Acie-Kingsport, TN and Patsy Siler and husband John- Crestwood, KY; her uncle Ray Davis-Pound, VA;
several cousins; and a host of friends and loved ones.
It was Sara's wishes to be cremated and there will be no public services.
Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Sara Opel Hobbs.
LINDA LORAYNE MULLINS
LINDA LORAYNE MULLINS
LINDA LORAYNE MULLINS
WISE, VA – Linda Lorayne Mullins, 63, passed away unexpectantly Wednesday December 30, 2020 at Norton Community Hospital.
Linda was of the Christian faith. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Linda was class President, active in the Beta Club and attended CVC where she received a bachelor degree in education. Linda was an elementary and head start teacher for both Dickenson and Wise County Schools, she loved children and watching them learn and develop. She was an avid reader and loved to travel , going to visit her daughter and family as often as possible. Linda greatest joy was her grandchildren and the time she spent with them. Linda never met a stranger, she was loved by all that knew her.
Linda was preceded in death by her parents Willis and Betty (Brown) Mills.
Survivors include her husband, Sammy Mullins-Wise, VA; her daughters Samantha Sturgill and husband Trevor-Fort Nellis Air Force Base, Las Vegas NV and Cynthia Mullins-Wise, VA; her grandchildren Jaxon Kayne Sturgill, Kendall Rayne Sturgill, Cierra Jade Mullins, Caden Jacob Mullins and Chloe Jalyn Mullins; a sister Crystal Mills Odle-Big Stone Gap; a brother James Mills and wife Martha-Big Stone Gap, VA; so many special friends she meet thought life; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of friends and loved ones.
Through her loving and thoughtful gift of tissue donation, Linda was able to help many people live a better life.
Memorial services will be conducted at 1:00pm Tuesday January 5, 2021 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Jerry Collier officiating. The family will receive friends from 12 noon until time of services.
We will follow state mandates for occupancy and social distancing. Masks must be worn at all times.
Baker Funeral Home- Pound, VA is serving the family of Linda Lorayne Mullins.
BILL E. STANLEY
LINDA LORAYNE MULLINS
LINDA LORAYNE MULLINS
POUND, VA – Bill Stanley, 72, entered into eternity January 1, 2021 from Holston Valley Medical Center-Kingsport, TN after a courageous battle with several respiratory diseases.
Bill was a Christian of the Baptist faith. He was a retired heavy equipment operator for over 35 years with several coal companies. Bill always believed in working to support his family. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and being outdoors. Bill loved being on Facebook, probably being their #1 inmate in Facebook jail. Bill either liked you or he didn't…he lived his life the way he wanted with no apologies. But mostly he loved spending with his family, his beagles,
his german sheppards, his bulldogs and his great pyrenees.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents Calvin Eugene Stanley and Francis Beatrice (Short) Stanley; an infant brother Bobby Joel Stanley and brothers Jimmy Stanley
and Earl Stanley.
Survivors include his loving wife of 53 years Shirley (Stewart) Stanley- Pound, VA ; daughters, Melissa(Missy) Van Huss and husband Eugene-Pound, VA, Laurissa Phillips
and husband Travis- Pound, VA sons Billy Stanley and wife Melinda-Pound, VA , Joel Stanley and wife Tammy-Big Stone Gap and Randall Barnes and wife Ashley- Pound, VA
VA; grandchildren, Joshua Stanley Kane VanHuss and wife Randee, Katelyn VanHuss, Haley Stanley, Cole Stanley, Mason Stanley, Kaleb Stanley, Calvin Barnes, Emma Barnes, Dalton Phillips, and E J Barnes; adopted granddaughter, Alyssa Branham; great grandchildren, Lilly Anne Branson,
Christopher Branson, Aubree VanHuss, Kase VanHuss and Eli (Fred) Stanley; sisters Carolyn Strouth-Pound, VA, June Strouth and husband Jerry-Pound, VA, Betty Robinson and husband Brent- Meadowview, VA and Diane Addington and husband Danny-Pound, VA; brothers Don Stanley and wife Jedena-Coeburn, VA, Tommy Stanley and wife Greta-Pound, VA and David Stanley and wife Colleen-Pound, VA; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of friends and loved ones.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 pm January 3, 2021 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Nolan Stanley
officiating. The family will receive friends from 12 noon until time of services. We will follow state mandates for occupancy and social distancing. Masks must be worn at all times.
Burial will follow in the Stanley Cemetery (Birchfield section)-Wise, VA where family members will serve as pallbearers.
Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Bill E. Stanley
JAMES NELSON ADAMS
ARCIE MARTIN WHITAKER
JAMES NELSON ADAMS
POUND, VA – James "Doodle" Adams, 53, passed away Thursday December 24, 2020 from the Holston Valley Medical Center-Kingsport, TN.
Doodle was of the Christian faith. He was a loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He was a former
employee for the City of Norton where he worked for 16 years as a mechanic and then a shop foreman. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, riding horses, gardening and doing yardwork.
Doodle was preceded in death by his parents Donald Jay and Aleda Adams; his wife Stephanie Adams and a niece Samantha Adams.
Survivors include his daughters Caitlin Le-Clearwater, FL and Allie Adams-Pound, VA; grandchildren Calvin Le, Chandler
Le and Hallie Phillips; brothers Donald Jr. "Sam" Adams and wife Missy-Pound, VA, Shane Adams and wife Amy–Pound, VA;
and Danny Adams and wife Kim-Clintwood, VA; an aunt, Stella Heath-Billings, MT; several nieces, nephews and cousins; special
friends J P Sturgill and Langley McCoy; and a host of friends and loved ones.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 pm Saturday
December 26, 2020 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with David Stanley speaking. The family will receive friends from
1:00 pm until time of services.
We will be following state mandates for capacity and social distancing.
Burial will follow in the Levi Cantrell Cemetery where family members and friends will serve as pallbearers.
Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of James "Doodle" Adams
JOYLIN EDWARDS
ARCIE MARTIN WHITAKER
JAMES NELSON ADAMS
POUND, VA- Joylin Edwards, 94, entered into eternity Monday December 21, 2020 from Clintwood Heritage Hall- Clintwood, VA.
Joylin was a Christian of the Baptist faith. She worked for many years and retired from Crown-Cork and Seal in Baltimore, MD She was an avid reader and enjoyed gardening.
Joylin had a "Greenthumb" she love
d raising beautiful flowers and plants.
Joylin is preceded in death by her parents, James and Della (Lipps) Edwards; sisters, Munden Kapelka, Evelyn Butterworth and Wanda Chester; brother, Starlan Edwards;
and nephew, Mitchell Chester.
Survivors include her nephew, Tommy Chester and companion Marla Wilson- Wise, VA; several nieces, nephews and cousins and a host of friends and loved ones to mourn her passing and cherish her memory. Special thanks to the staff at Clintwood Heritage Hall- Clintwood, VA for the care and
support they gave to Joylin.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00am Wednesday December 23, 2020 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel.
Burial will follow in the Meade Cemetery on Sarvis Road- Pound, VA where family member will serve as pallbearers.
We will be flowing state mandated occupancy and social distancing standards. Masks must be worn at all times.
Baker Funeral Home- Pound, VA is serving the family of Joylin Edwards.
ARCIE MARTIN WHITAKER
ARCIE MARTIN WHITAKER
ARCIE MARTIN WHITAKER
JENKINS, KY – Arcie Martin Whitaker, born March 3, 1939, entered into eternity Monday December 21, 2020 from Letcher Manor in Whitesburg, KY.
Arcie was a born again Christian a long time member and a 35 year deacon of the Payne Gap Freewill Baptist Church.
Arcie was a veteran of the United States Army. He loved his God, his family and his country. He believed in working to
provide for his family. Arcie was retail clerk for 30+ years at Pound Hardware. He enjoyed reading his Bible and was
an avid UK Wildcat fan. He was a homebody and enjoyed gardening and canning and raising flowers.
Arcie was preceded in death by his loving wife of 62 years Ola Mae (Roberts) Whitaker; his parents John C. and Vina (Rose) Whitaker; five brothers James (Jack) Whitaker, Estes
Whitaker, Pat Wayne Whitaker, Billie Mac Whitaker and Marcus Whitaker; and two sisters Mae Reed and Valma
Johnson.
Survivors include his daughter Anita Whitaker Holbrook –Payne Gap, KY; his son John Whitaker and wife Susie-
Madison, IN; four grandchildren Jessica (Chuck) Bentley-Russell Springs, KY, Jaime (Jason) Yates-Wise, VA Daniel Whitaker-Madison IN and Rebecca Whitaker –Madison, IN; one great-granddaughter Hayley Grace Bentley- Russell Springs, KY; three brothers Lum Whitaker, Clarence Whitaker and Russell Whitaker; two sisters Caroline Mullins and Wanda Jean Wright; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; his church family; special friends Jay Bird Roberts
and Don Bailey; and a host of friends and loved ones.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 pm Tuesday December 22, 2020 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Hollis Bevins officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm until time of services. We will be following state mandates concerning occupancy and social distancing. Masks must be worn at all times.
Burial will follow in the Whitaker Cemetery-Payne Gap, KY where family members will serve as pallbearers.
Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Arcie Martin Whitaker.
LARRY NEIL MULLINS
LARRY NEIL MULLINS
ARCIE MARTIN WHITAKER
MANASSAS, VA – Larry Neil Mullins, 79, passed away Thursday December 17, 2020 from the Prince William Medical Center after an extended illness. His family was at his side.
Larry was a Christian of the Baptist faith. He was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend.
After graduating from high school in Pound, VA he worked in the construction industry for years before starting his own
business, Mullins Equipment Rentals, Inc. renting equipment and performing asphalt projects.
Larry was an avid music fan, he loved listening and played in a band. He also enjoyed racing cars and even raced with his
daughter Annie. Larry loved to play Rook and was known to cheat to win.
Larry was preceded in death by his parents Jasper J. (Black Jack) and Hazel D. (Whitt) Mullins; a grandson Matthew Hipsley;
a sister Vera Sue Moore; a brother Jasper Mullins, Jr.; and a great nephew T. J. Mullins
Survivors include his son Larry Neil Mullins Jr. (Joe) and wife Emily-Aldi, VA; his daughter Diane (Annie) Mullins Robles-Mineral, VA; step daughter Pam Tisdale-Indiana; grandchildren Noah Robles, Adriana Robles, Jaden Mullins, Lucy Mullins, Hazel Mullins, Samuel Mullins, Melissa McKinney(David)Matthew's wife Samantha Hipsley; great-grandchildren Nathan Hipsley, Nolan Hipsley, Mandolyn Lantz, Savannah McKinneyand Riggs McKinney; a sister Elaine Maxwell- Stephens City, VA; brothers Roger Mullins and wife Patricia-Strasburg, VA, Ronnie Mullins and wife Brenda-Pound/Abingdon, VA, Glen Mack Mullins and wife Benita-Wise, VA and Steven R. Mullins and wife Lynette-Pound, VA; the mother of his children Gloria Rouse-Mineral, VA; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of friends and loved ones.
Funeral services will be conducted at1:00 pm Monday December 21, 2020 in the Baker Funeral home Chapel with Jason Mullins and
Glen Mack Mullins officiating. The family will receive friends from 11:00 am until time of services.
We will be following state mandates for occupancy and social distancing standards. Masks must be worn at all times.
Burial will follow in the Whitt Cemetery on Little Road in the
Mill Creek Section of Pound, VA where family members and friends will serve as pallbearers.
Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Larry Neil Mullins.
HELEN J COX
LARRY NEIL MULLINS
VONDA MAE PHILLIPS
POUND, VA – Helen J. Cox, 92, of the Indian Creek section
of Pound, VA went to be with the Lord on Monday December 7,
2020 from her daughter's home in Norton, VA She was surrounded
by her loving family.
Helen was of the Christian faith. She was a loving wife, mother,
grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She loved
reading her Bible before bed. Helen also enjoyed her flowers and
hummingbirds, cooking and keeping a clean house. When she was
younger she enjoyed gardening and canning and singing with her
sisters.
Helen was preceded in death by her husband Carroll Lee Cox;
her parents Denver and Myrtle (Henry) Short; a son Benny Floyd
Cox; granddaughters Bennye Helen Cox and September Cox: great-
granddaughter Ember Mullins; sisters Barbara Jean Stallard, Ruth
Collins, Mildred Short, Louise Sturgill and Betty Adams; and
brothers Harry Short, Derwood Short, Gary Short, Denver Short, Jr.,
Richard Short and Kenneth Short.
Those left to cherish her memory are her son Johnny Cox and
wife Lisa-Pound, VA; daughters Kathy Cox Mullins and husband
Billy-Wise, VA, Leah Cox Bullion and husband Butch-Norton, VA;
daughter-in-law Alice Faye Cox-Wise, VA; grandchildren Seth Cox,
Eli Cox, Samuel Cox, Forrest Mullins, Jesse Mullins; Andy Bullion
and Juston Bullion; great-grandchildren Chase Bullion, Brook Bullion,
Noah Mullins, Cainan Mullins, Jonah Mullins, Brycen Mullins and
Aiden Mullins; great-great-grandchild Paisley Lee; 2 special nieces
Colleen Brown and Mary Lou Williams; several nieces, nephews and
cousins; and a host of friends and loved ones.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 pm Thursday December
10, 2020 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Randy
Carter officiating. The family will receive friends from 11:00 am until
time of services. We will be following state mandates on occupancy
and social distancing. Masks must be worn at all times.
Helen will be laid to rest in the Riner-Cox-Browning Cemetery on
Indian Creek where Seth Cox, Eli Cox, Andy Bullion, Forrest Mullins,
Jesse Mullins, Sam Cox, Chase Bullion, Butch Bullion and Johnny
Cox will serve as pallbearers.
Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Helen J.
Cox.
VONDA MAE PHILLIPS
LARRY NEIL MULLINS
VONDA MAE PHILLIPS
POUND, VA-Vonda Mae Phillips, 92, went home
to be with her Lord and Savior Tuesday December,1,
2020 from Heritage Hall- Wise, VA.
Vonda was a Christian of the Baptist faith. She was a
devoted mother to her children and loved spending as
much time as she could with them. She enjoyed talking
on the phone mostly calling her family and friends
to make sure all was well with them. She was an excellent
cook, also she liked canning and preserving from the
garden. Vonda was an avid UK Wildcat Basketball fan.
listening or watching the games whenever she could.
Vonda was preceded in death by her son George
Windell Phillips; her parents, George and Gertrude
(Bateman) Stidham; sisters, Meritta Todd, Ila Bolling,
Dorcie Carter; grandchildren, Christina Phillips and
baby boy Boggs; a great grandchild, Jonathan Mullins;
daughter- in- laws, Darlene Phillips and Bonnie Phillips;
a son- in- law, Ricky Adams and the father of her
children, George Elmer Phillips.
Survivors include her daughters, Truby Boggs and
husband Carson- Pound, VA., Ruby Mullins and
husband Leonard- Pound, VA., Janet Mullins and
husband Robert- Big Stone Gap, VA., Alta Martin
and husband Walter-Pound, VA. and Ila Gaye Sturgill
and husband Calvert - Eolia, KY. Donna
Mullins and husband Raymond- Eolia, KY and Lynette
Adams- Eolia, KY; a son, Merle Phillips and wife
Vicky- Pound, VA; a brother, Roy Lee Stidham and
wife Joyce -Manassas, VA; 18 grandchildren; 38 great
grandchildren, children; 8great- great- grandchildren;
a special friend, Mary Ratilff- Wise, VA; several nieces,
nephews and cousins and a host of friends and loved
ones to mourn her passing and cherish her memory.
Private graveside services will be conducted
Thursday December 3, 2020 at Mt. Zion Cemetery-
Pound, VA with Reverend Randy Carter and Reverend
Mike Hunsucker officiating where grandsons and great
grandsons will be serving as pallbearers.
We will be following state mandated occupancy and
distance standards in the funeral home and at all
graveside services. MASK MUST BE WORN AT ALL
TIMES AND WILL NOT BE PROVIDED BY THE
FAMILY OR THE FUNERAL HOME.
Baker Funeral Home- Pound, VA is serving the family
of Vonda Mae Phillips.
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