Obituaries

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NORTON, VA- Denzel Pascal Richardson, 97, went to be with Jesus, his Lord and Savior 

Wednesday April 30, 2025 from his home with his loving family by his side.

   Denzel was a born again Christian and was a member of the Ramsey Freewill Baptist Church. He loved attending church and the fellowship with his church family. 

Denzel honorably served his country in the United States Navy during WWII aboard the Providence Cruiser and again in United States Army during the Korean War in the 48th MASH Unit. He was a proud United States Veteran. 

 Once Denzel met the love of his life, Myrtle Loise Bloomer, there was no stopping their love. He walked countless times from Toms Creek to Pardee, for the opportunity to spend time together, and then walked back home. This was something he continued during his time in the service. He would walk/hitchhike from Norfolk VA to Pardee to see his beloved Louise. He would port on a Friday evening and have to be back by Monday morning. Hundreds of miles just to see his Louise, before and after they were married.     

After his military service Denzel worked many jobs, then went to work for

Appalachian Construction as an equipment operator building roads in southwest Virginia. He then went to work for Paramont Coal as an equipment operator where he was known as “Hard Rock” and stayed until his retirement. He believed in working to support his family. 

  Denzel enjoyed playing the guitar and other musical instruments. He enjoyed working on automobiles and repairing things he thought someone else could use, be it a bicycle, a piece of furniture or anything else he could fix. But his greatest joy came from the time he spent with his family. He “LOVED DEEP” when it came his Lord, his family and his country.  

  Denzel was preceded in death by his loving wife of 52 years, Myrtle Louise (Bloomer) Richardson; his parents, Luther Marvin and Rosie (Kennedy) Richardson; sisters, Delphia Hatcher, Imogene Mullins, Carrie Bell Dean , JoAnn Richardson and Evelyn Richardson; brothers, Joe Thomas Richardson and John Lewis Richardson;  son-in-law, Jeff Absher; 

and daughter-in-law  Monica Jones Richardson.

  Survivors include his daughter, Jo Ella Absher- Norton, VA; sons, Ronnie Richardson (Sissy)-Norton, VA, Gary Richardson (Sherry)-Big Stone Gap, VA, Allen Richardson (Judy)- Beckley WV and Charles Richardson (Regina)-Wise, VA; grandchildren, Amber Fisher (Eric), Cristian Martin (Jason) Joshua Richardson (Laura), Kara Heino, Ashley Dales (Jason), Derek Talbott (Victoria), Chris Britt (Katie) and Justine Britt; great-grandchildren Kaden Fisher, Randy Richardson, Mallory Richardson, Landon Martin, Gabriella Britt, Avery Fields, Kinleigh Fields, Tucker Dales, Bryson Talbott and Braeden Talbott; brothers Frank Richardson-Wise, VA and Winstonn Richardson ((Pam)-Rogersville, TN; several nieces and nephews; his church family, and a host of friends and loved ones. Denzel was known as Pappaw to many others, especially Ashley Scott, Katie Light, Kimberly Adkins, Brianna Jones, Cheyenne Jones, Devon Jones and many others whom he loved.

  The family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. Bernie Sergent for his most excellent care. 

Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00pm Friday May 2, 2025 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Steve Powers and Reverend Randy Carter officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00pm until time of services. 

   Whitesburg VFW Post 5829 will conduct military services on the funeral home parking lot at 11:00 am Saturday May 3, 2025. Graveside services will follow at the Laurel Grove Cemetery on Kentucky Avenue in Norton, VA where Ronnie Richardson, Gary Richardson, Allen Richardson Charles Richardson, Joshua Richardson and Kaden Fisher will serve as pallbearers. Family and friends are asked to meet at the funeral home by 10:00 am.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the Ramsey Freewill Baptist Church care of Paul Ramey, 219 East 9th Street N, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219.

Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Denzel Pascal Richardson.

  POUND, VA – David Monroe Cantrell, 81, passed peacefully into eternity Saturday April 19, 2025, from Norton Community Hospital. He was surrounded by his daughter and grandchildren.

  David was born on August 1, 1943 and recently accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior, and continued his journey home. He was so happy to be free from the bonds of evil, knowing the Lord had forgiven him for his sins. David was a proud veteran of the United States Army having attained the rank of Sergeant during his 3 years of duty. He also served two four year terms years 

as the supervisor of public works for Wise County. In addition he worked for several years as a loader operator for a variety of coal companies, finishing his career with Ison Coal. David and his wife Jeanette worked tirelessly together to build a life together and raise their daughter Melanie 

Dawn. David was an avid democrat and supported his political party wholeheartedly. David enjoyed talking and interacting with his family, friends and neighbors. David started his day calling Melanie Dawn. The first thing he said was “who’s fixin breakfast this morning?” They would talk about 

anything and everything, sometimes for 10 minutes and sometimes for hours. He would always ask about the boys and Melanie would share some of the fixes Nolan and Finley had gotten into and they’d laugh till they cried.. He would always end the calls with “you and Tommy be careful and I love you Melanie Dawn” and after she told him “ I love you old man” he would laugh and hang up. His daily routine was after calling he would get dressed up and head out to the Post Office and the IGA – whether he needed anything or not- and see who he could jaw with. Melanie told him that the Pound couldn’t open for business until he did his rounds. David was so proud of Josh and Sarah and would tell anyone who would listen just how much and why. The babies he and Jeanette delighted in grew up and are 

responsible, hardworking, respectful and honest adults who worked for everything they have. They loved their Nana and Poppy and were loved and cherished in return. David would call or drop by to check on Rocky and Anita and sometime see what Rocky and Carlyle were working on. He loved and cherished Rocky and Anita. He would tell Melanie Dawn that his family was all he had and that we were enough. There is so much more to be said about David, but the things that have been said are the core of what he was and what mattered the most to him.

 David was preceded in death by his parents Buddy “Cub” and Helen (Taylor) Cantrell; his wife of 41years and love of his life Jeanette (Stanley) Cantrell; his brothers Rodney Cantrell, Max Cantrell and Jeffery Mullins; and according to David, a cat that wasn’t worth much to anyone else, but meant the 

world to him, his furchild and Melanie Dawn’s brother-Bama 

   Survivors include his daughter and best friend Melanie Dawn and husband who he loved like a son Tommy Dalton-Strawberry Pains, TN; his grandchildren and their spouses who were his bonus grandchildren,  Josh and Shelby Dalton-Strawberry Plains, TN  and Sarah and Dr. Daniel Snyder-Knoxville, TN; his great grandsons, the boys, Nolan and Finley Dalton; his brother and sister-in-law who he loved like the sister he never had, Rocky and Anita Cantrell-Pound, VA; sisters-in-law Gail Cantrell-Pound, VA 

and Pam Cantrell-Pound, VA; uncles, Carlye Taylor and Gary Taylor both of Pound, VA; several nieces, nephews and cousins and their families; and a host of friends and loved ones.

   Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Friday April 25, 2025 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Randy Carter officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until time of services.     

  Whitesburg VFW Post 5829 will conduct military services on the funeral home parking lot at 11:00 am Saturday April 26, 2025. Graveside services will follow at the Dotson Cemetery on Highland Avenue in 

Pound, VA where Tommy Dalton, Josh Dalton, Dr. Daniel Snyder, Brandon Cantrell, Danny Hall and Cory Burdette will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Rocky Cantrell, Nolan Dalton, Finley 

Dalton and Shane Mullins. Family and friends are asked to meet at Baker Funeral Home by 10:00 am.

   In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the First Baptist Church of Strawberry Plains, TN or St Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, TN.

  Baker Funeral Home-Pound, Va is serving the family of David Monroe Cantrell.

  POUND, VA – Bill Franklin Meade, 73, entered peacefully into the arms of Heaven Sunday April 20, 2025, from his home, surrounded by his loving family after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

   Bill was born on September 24, 1951, to Willie Glen (alias Bill W) and Edna Sturgill Meade at Norton, VA. Bill was a born again Christian and member of Hamilton Chapel Church. He dearly loved his brothers and sisters in Christ. He was baptized May 1, 2022, at Hamilton Chapel.

   Bill had a great sense of humor and a wonderful gift of remembering. He enjoyed NASCAR and gathering of family and friends. He loved to laugh and make people laugh.  He was a proud retired veteran of the United States Army and the Virginia National Guard. He served his country in Operation Desert 

Storm. After his full-time military service, Bill worked as a certified blaster for most of his life, first with Austin Powder and then Dyno Nobel. After his retirement, he enjoyed outings with his friends and working on his farm. He was jack of all trades and could fix or repair almost anything. 

   Bill was preceded in death by his father Willie G. Meade; and his mother-in-law and father-in-law Burl and Pearl Willis. 

Survivors include his loving wife of 25 years Estella Willis Meade of the home; his mother Edna Sturgill Meade-Midland, MI; his sister Jane Meade Dean (Fletcher)- Midland, MI; sons Robert F. Meade (Nicole)-Germany, Andy Meade-Abingdon, VA, Aaron Meade of the home; step-son Jay Vanover-Alexandria, VA; daughters Sarah Meade (Jason Cook)-Abingdon, VA and Lilian Meade of the home : grandchildren Kat Schrum (TJ)-Georgia, Lesly Roope-Abingdon, VA, Paige Meade-Bristol, VA, Lauren Meade-Germany; great-grandchildren Newt Schrum-Georgia

and Echo Solomon-Abingdon, VA; maternal aunts Hazel Pilkenton and Jean Haynes both of Norton, VA; special friends Steve Mullins, Dane Meade, Michael Moore and Greg Cyphers; and a host of beloved kin and friends.

  The family would like to extend sincere thanks to Caris Hospice, Addus Homecare, the Norton Cancer Center, VAMC, and Dr Bryan Watson, and heartfelt gratitude to Dr James Campbell for their warm and compassionate care they gave Bill. Special thanks to his friends for coming to pray with him, Steve Mullins, Johnny and Linda Vanover, Ikey and Wanda Willis, Dane and Linda Meade andCletus Chester and to all who brought food and gave hugs and love. 

Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 pm Thursday April 24, 2025 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Larry Dotson officiating. The family will receive friends from 11:00 am until time of services.

Whitesburg VFW Post 5829 will perform military services at the funeral home.

  Burial and committal services will follow in the Meade Creek Cemetery-Pound, VA where Taylor Dean, Robert Meade, Steve Mullins, Ikey Willis, Gregory Pilkenton, and Jimmy Willis will serve as pallbearers.

  Honorary pallbearers are Members of Hamilton Chapel, Greg Cyphers, Dane Meade, Johnny Vanover, Starling Fleming and Michael Moore 

   In lieu of flowers those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to 

consider Hamilton Chapel Church, the Disabled American Veterans or the 

hospice of your choice.

  Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Bill Franklin Meade.

  WISE, VA – Janice Lou Stafford, 68, entered into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Wednesday April 16, 2025 from Norton 

Community Hospital-Norton, VA.

   Janice was a born again Christian and a member of the Church of God of Prophecy-Pound, VA. She loved listening to gospel music and attending church services when she was able. Janice had a great sense of humor and an amazing memory, once she knew something ...it was never forgotten. Spending time with her family and friends 

was always so dear to her. She also enjoyed watching TV, especially anything with John Wayne in it. Janice was good hearted and would help anyone when she had the opportunity to do so. She will be  greatly missed. 

   Janice is preceded in death by her parents, Richard Davis and Rachel (Tucker) Hall; sisters, Nancy Davis and Rita Davis; a brother, Perry Davis and a very special friend, Ruth Pass.

   Survivors include her aunt, Ada Baker-Wise, VA; cousin and best friend, Lisa Hayden-Wise, VA; brother Jerry Mark Davis-Portsmouth, OH; special friends, Pastor Pat Dockery and Darlene Boggs; her church 

family; and a host of friends and loved ones.

   Funeral services will be conducted at 12:00 Noon Saturday April 19, 2025 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Pat Dockery officiating. The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM until time 

of services.

Burial and committal services will follow at the Cox Cemetery on 

Alfred Cox Road-Pound, VA where Bryan Bush, Robert Basham, Ricky Hampton and Jerry Davis will serve as pallbearers.

Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Janice Lou Stafford.

MOORESBURG, TN- Bendall Neal Phillips Sr.,68, entered into his eternal 

reward on Monday April 8, 2025 from his residence. Bendall was born January 

16, 1957,to the late Rev. Ray George and Beaulah (Bowman) Phillips in Norton, 

VA.

   Bendall was a born again Christian, he loved his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ

with his whole heart.. Bendall read and studied his Bible daily. He was a retired 

coal miner with over 25 of experience. He enjoyed being outdoors…going 

fishing and hunting along with making and painting fishing lures were som of  his favorite hobbies. He loved to spend time at 

his camper on Cherokee Lake even before he bought his new place and moved to Mooresburg. Bendall was an excellent cook, he loved cooking and baking, especially cakes and candy, then sharing it with his neighbors and family. But mostly being with his family, especially his children and those extra special grandchildren that he loved dearly and was so proud of is was what he looked forward to the most.

   In addition to his parents, Bendall is preceded in death by an infant grandson 

Jadon Lee; his sister Nina Carol (Phillips) Jones; his brothers, Perry Ray Phillips 

Sr. and Jerry Dale Phillips and wife Helena and brother-in-law Sydney Hensley 

   Survivors include his daughter, Monacca Phillips (Issac Peters)-Roanoke, VA; sons, Neal Phillips (Evette)-Bassett, VA and Zack Phillips-Pound, VA; grandchildren, Lauryn “Peanut” Phillips, Hannah Peters, Sophia Peters and Jocelyn Frasier; sisters, Karen Bowman-Pound, VA and Ilene Sturgill (Darrell)-Wise, VA and Janie Hensley-Johnson City, TN; brother, Kendall Phillips (Carrie)-

Wise, VA; sister-in-law Retta Phillips-Weber City, VA; brother-in-law Laymond 

“Headeache” Jones-Pound, VA; several nieces, nephews and cousins; special

friends Randy Tim “Dud” Mullins, Troy Stidham, Kenny Smith. and Greg 

Cyphers, his neighbors John and Beata  and Jack and Beth; and a host of friends 

and loved ones.  

Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Thursday April 10, 2025 in 

the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Denver Winebarger and 

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

   Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 am Friday April 11, 2025 

at Mt. Zion Cemetery-Pound, VA. where family and friends will serve as 

pallbearers. Family and friends are asked to meet at Baker Funeral Home by 10:00 am

for a final viewing and to prepare to go in procession to the cemetery.

The staff of Baker Funeral Home- Pound, VA. is in charge of arrangements and we extend our sincere sympathies to the family of Bendall Neal Phillips, Sr. 

  POUND, VA – Latricia Carole Sturgill,64, entered peacefully into the gates of Heaven Saturday March 29, 2025, from her home.

   Carole was an avid gardener; she loved talking to and pampering her indoor and outdoor plants and the ones that her sister would almost let die…she always had a way of bringing them back to life. She loved 

weedeating, she took pride in taking care of Dewey Memorial Cemetery for years until her health failed her, she also took care of many yards throughout the area, always doing a wonderful job. Carole enjoyed taking 

care of her family, she spent many hours helping her “Sistor” cook, make candy, bake cakes, freezing or canning the vegetables that they either raised or bought so they’d have food to feed the rest of the family throughout the winter. She loved when Tab took her to her doctors appointments, because she knew she could stop and get a Big Mac or two and she enjoyed anything

peanut butter. But most of all sitting on her porch, having a good cold Diet Coke and a cigarette.

  Carole was preceded in death by her father, Claude Lee Sturgill, her grandparents, Ivan and Marie Boggs and Chester and Hila Sturgill; and special aunts, Iva Stidham and Elaine Boggs.

 Left to mourn her passing and cherish her memory is her daughter, Trish Kiser and companion Jared Leftwich; her only grandchild and light of her life, Tanner Collins; her mother, Ann Sturgill Tompkins; stepmother, Audrey Sturgill Powers and she was happy that her first great grandchild 

is due in July. Her “Sistor” as they called one another, Rhonda Roberts (Donnie); brothers, John Sturgill, Stephen Stanley (Jennifer) and Lee Sturgill (Elizabeth); uncles, Ebby Boggs (Kay), Jamie Boggs (Sue) and Royce Stidham; aunts, Kaye Cantrell (Gary), special aunts, Jenni Fuller, Denita Boggs and Linda Sturgill; great uncle, John Faulker; nieces, LeAnn 

Gunther (Brian), Kaity Williams (Andrew), Tabitha Hampton (Brittany), Heather Lawrie, Sarah Powers (Jason), Kasee Sturgill and Madison Harkleroad (Chad); nephews, Gabe Mullins (Nicole), Joey Mullins, Jaxon Sturgill, 

Ethan Johnson, Matthew Stanley, Mason Stanley and Drew Emmette; great 

nieces and nephews, Austin Reynold (Megan), Jake Hampton (Britt), Kaley Stidham (Zack), Nathan Lawrie, Gavin Lawrie, Breandan Mullins, Blake Gunther, Andrew Gunther, Haley Gunther, Isabella Burnopp, Elon Williams, Lexi Powers, Cambree Powers and Jase Powers; great-great nephews, Jayden Stidham and Maverick Reynolds; 

and host of friends and loved ones.

   Funeral service will be conducted at 7:00 pm Wednesday April 2, 2025, in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Mark Stallard officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until time of services.

  Graveside services will be conducted at 1:00 PM Thursday April 3, 2025, at Dewey Memorial Cemetery- Pound, VA where Tanner Collins, Jake Hampton, Zack Stidham, Austin Reynolds, Jaxson Sturgill, Justin 

Rose, Gene Stidham, John Sturgill and Joey Mullins 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.

 The staff of Baker Funeral Home- Pound, VA is in charge of arrangements, and we extend our sincere sympathies to the family of Latricia Carole Sturgill 

    NICHOLASVILLE, KY – Polly Arlene Wright Vanover Bittrich, 88, formerly of Jenkins, KY.

Our precious Momma gained her heavenly wings on March 25, 2025 and went to Heaven to rejoice with her mother, father, brothers, sisters and two husbands that left this world before her. She will be so missed by so many people whose lives she touched while on this earth. Polly was a long-standing member of the McRoberts Old Regular Baptist Church, where she attended regularly until she was physically unable to do so. She was an avid member of the White 

Shrine and the Eastern Star. Polly was a second Mom to so many beautiful souls. Polly was a dedicated homemaker, a substitute teacher for Letcher County Schools. She was a jack of all trades. Polly was an avid reader, she loved playing pinochle, she enjoyed music, particularly Celtic Thunder, she loved talking to people, especially phone calls to her brothers and sisters. She loved cooking, especially green beans and corn bread. Polly cherished the time she spent with her kids and grandkids, who called her Mamaw Polly.

  Polly was preceded in death by her parents, James Lewis and Leona (Craft) Wright; her first husband Danny Vanover; her 

second husband Joseph Bittrich; her sisters Jimie Kaye Adkins, Margaret Adams and Janie Bright; and her brothers Thomas Gene 

Wright, and Jesse W. Wright.

  Those left to cherish her memory include her daughters, that she loved with all her heart, Ona Lee Cocanougher (Ron) of 

Nicholasville, KY and Gwenna Pennell (Greg) of Robinson Creek, KY; her precious grandbabies Casey Laine Pennel, Dawn Marie Pennell, and Jamie Cocanougher; great-grandbabies Gregory Reese Pennell, Delaney Jo Pennell, Macey Layne Pennell, Emery Pennell, Braidey Pennell and Evelyn Cocanougher; sisters Glenna Theresa 

Matney-Brandenburg, KY and Sheila Faye Wright-North Myrtle Beach, S C; brother John A. Wright-Payne Gap, KY; numerous 

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

  Funeral services will be conducted at 12:00 Noon Friday March 28, 2025, in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Elder Randall Branham officiating. The family will receive friends from 11:00 am until time of services.

  Entombment and committal services will follow at the Powell Valley Memorial Gardens Mausoleum-Big Stone Gap, VA where Greg Pennell, Ron Napier, John Davidson, Michael Matney and Gregory Reese Pennell will serve as pallbearers.

  In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the McRoberts Old Regular Baptist Church- P O Box 151 McRoberts, KY 41835.

  The staff of Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is in charge of arrangements and extend our sincere sympathies to the family of  

Polly Arlene Bittrich.

   POUND, VA – Ricky Van Mullins, “Ricky Rat”, 72 entered peacefully into eternity Wednesday March 19, 2025 from his residence. His daughter Kimberly and granddaughter Britney were by his side.

  Ricky was of the Baptist faith, he was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He cherished the time he spent with his family and friends reminiscing about the good old days. He was humble, kind-hearted and always had a story to share...and don’t get us started about his love for Casper…he truly had a special place in his heart for it. Ricky was a former underground coal miner and heavy equipment operator, he worked hard to provide for his family. Ricky enjoyed working on heavy equipment and spending time in the garage, tinkering with vehicles and machinery. He had a love for gambling as well as watching western and horror movies.  

  Ricky was preceded in death by his wife Linda Kay Mullins; his parents Lenville and Ella (Bray) Mullins; his sisters Patsy Shortt, Margie Shortt and Sandra Dee Mullins; his brothers Jerry Neal Mullins, Giles Mullins

and Lenville Mullins, Jr.; special friends, Rad Mullins and Wendell Phillips.

  Survivors include his daughter Kimberly Cox-Pound, VA; grandchildren Britney Leelle Cox, Shaneford Johnson Cox and Hannah Lynn Cox; great-grandchildren Kimberlyn Mariana Cortez and Zaeden Lorenzo Cortez; a sister Shelby Jean Williams and husband Carl-Kingsport, TN; brother Ronnie Mullins-Pound, VA; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of friends and loved ones.

  Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00pm Saturday March 22, 2025, in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Randy Carter and reverend Pat Dockery officiating. The family will receive friends 

from 11:00 am until time of services.

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

  Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Ricky Van Mullins.

POUND, VA.- SFC Larry Allen Triplett, 67, went to his heavenly home on March 14, 2025 from the Greg & Noreen Wells Hospice

Care Center- Hazard, KY surrounded by his loving wife Rosa, sister Pat and brother-in-law Dan

   Larry was born on June 2, 1957 in Milwaukee, WI to the late Troy and Margaret (Privett) Triplett. He was of the Christian faith. Larry served 36 years in the United States Army. He said that he had found 

a family and that he loves the military. Larry served two tours in Afghanistan and was stationed in Germany for many years before

and then was stationed in several states.

    In addition to his parents, Larry is preceded in death by an infant sister, Sheila Marie Triplett; a brother, Stephan Ray Meade; brother-in-law Gary Mullins; a niece Sheila Everidge; maternal grandparents 

Sam and Edna (Tompkins) Privett and paternal grandparents Kennel and Clara (Watson) Triplett.

   Larry is survived by his loving wife Rosa Triplett- Pound, VA;his stepchildren, Lynessa (Josh) Shipp- Mt. Carmel, TN. Erin Hancock-

Fredericksburg, VA. and Timothy (Casey) Hancock- Pound, VA; step grandchildren, Axel Hancock, Marcus Hancock, Abilgail Mason and Gabriel Mason; his sister, Patricia (Dan) Gmyrek- Weber City, VA; a brother, Michael (Gretchen) Triplett- Stuart, VA; several nieces, nephews and cousins and lots of family and friends that miss him dearly.

   Memorial services will be conducted at 1:00 pm Sunday March 23, 2025 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Randy Carter officiating. The family will receive friends from 12 Noon until time of 

services. The American Legion Post 243-Norton, VA, the Army National Guard Honors Team and local VFW Posts will perform

military honors.

  The staff of Baker Funeral Home- Pound, VA. is in charge of arrangements and extend our sincere sympathies to the family of 

SFC Larry Allen Triplett.

  HAZARD. KY – Brandon Michael Mullins, 45, passed away Sunday March 9, 2025, at his parents’ home in McRoberts, KY. Brandon was an employee of Dajcor Aluminum Inc. Prior to this, he worked in the mines where he was a true leader.

 Brandon was a sports fanatic, especially college basketball and football. He was an avid University of Kentucky fan and a proud member of the Big Blue Nation. He loved the Wildcats on the court and on the field as well. He was also a big UFC fan; he enjoyed the brawls. He loved his pitbull Tibbs. Brandon was also an avid reader; he enjoyed books of all kinds.

  His greatest joy was spending time with his girlfriend Holly.

Brandon was preceded in death by his grandparents Jack Morris Barker and Carrie Joan (Quillen) Barker; Freeman and Barbara Mullins; as well as uncles Nickey and Ronnie Joe Mullins.

  Survivors include his parents Roy and Gay (Barker) Mullins-McRoberts, KY; his brother Christopher Mullins-McRoberts, KY; a son Austin Kane (Aslin) -Somerset, KY; daughters Justice Bailey Kirk (Macauley)-Somerset, KY and Chloe Eagan-Georgetown, KY; his girlfriend Holly Nation-Hazard, KY; several aunts, uncle and cousins; and a host of friends and loved ones.

  POUND, VA- Bradley Dewayne Tompkins, 48, passed away Monday 

March 3, 2025, from Holston Valley Medical Center-Kingsport, TN. with

his loving family was at his bedside.

  Bradley was of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed being outdoors, a good

day of fishing, listening to all kinds of music, reading a good book…but 

his greatest pleasure was spending time with the ones he loved most. 

Bradley had a heart as big as the wide outdoors and would do anything he could for his family and friends. He also had a love for reptiles…especially snakes, of which he owned many.

  Bradley was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Donnie and Rosalie Tompkins; paternal grandparents, Alvin and Anna Faye Mullins.

  His memory is carried on by his wife of 27 years Gracie (Tipton) Tompkins-Pound, VA; a daughter, Emily Tompkins and companion Marx Gore- Mobile, AL.; a son, Thomas Tompkins-Pound, VA; his mother, Colleen Stanley and companion Guy Akers-Pound, VA.; sister, Deneka Mullins and companion Jimmy Kimberlin-Jonesville, VA; brothers, Travis Dutton-Pound, VA, Ashley Stanley and wife India- Pound, VA and Little Ricky Mullins and wife Amber- Pensacola, FL; stepfather, David Stanley-Pound, VA; special uncle, Guy Akers; longtime friend and fishing buddy, Jeff Elkins and lifelong friend, Wesley Stanley: a special niece and nephew, Kyleigh and Cooper Dutton (thank you for always helping take care of his snakes when needed); several nieces, nephews and cousins and a host of loved ones.

  Celebration of life services will be conducted at 1:00 pm Saturday March 8, 2025, in the Baker Funeral Home with Reverend Anthony Mangrum and Reverend Randy Carter officiating. The family will receive friends from 11:00 am until the time of services. Burial will follow in the Arvil Mullins Cemetery- Pound, VA where Thomas Tompkins, Alex Banks, Wesley Stanley, Clayton Tipton, Daniel Sexton, Dante Teague and Ashley Stanley will serve as pallbearers.

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

  The staff of Baker Funeral Home- Pound, VA. are in charge of arrangements and extends our deepest sympathies to the family of Bradley Dewayne Tompkins.

  POUND, VA – Michael Anthony Rose, 71, passed away Thursday 

February 27, 2025, at the Pikeville Medical Center. His family was at 

his bedside.

  Michael was a Christian of the Baptist faith. He was a retired heavy 

equipment operator with over 30 years of experience having worked

for several companies. Michael loved the outdoors, he enjoyed sitting 

in his truck taking photographs of all types of animals and natural 

scenery. He loved nature and all of its beauty. Michael was an avid 

reader, he liked books and magazines of all types. Michael cherished 

the time he spent with his family and friends. He was a central figure 

in the “Big Branch Crew” who spent an uncountable amount of time 

socializing and doing what friends do over the years.  

  Michael was preceded in death by his parents Willie Rose and Clara

Adams Anderson Rose Boggs; sisters Garnell Anderson, Lena Keith, 

Cordelia Sowards and Sheila Ulmer, Maggie Balthis, Arlene Pilkenton,

Gene Hilton and Mallie Mae Rose; and brothers James Anderson, 

Duran Anderson, Paul Rose, Gerald Anderson, Noah Rose, Owen 

Rose, Arnold Rose, Earl Rose and Billy Rose.

  Survivors include his daughters Reshonda Wampler (Kevin)-Wise,

VA, Amanda Rose-Norton, VA and Kayleigh Quigley (Clint)-Missouri;

his sons Garrett Rose (Sarah)-Pound, VA, Patrick Rose (Traci)-Pound, 

VA and Jason Rose (Kayla)-Wise, VA; grandchildren Ethan Shuler, Chloe 

Jessee, Jayden Pruitt, Noah Gardner, Josh Wampler, Brittany Wampler, 

Tiffany (Zack) Vanover, Preston Rose, Grayson Rose, Landon Rose, 

Lincoln Rose, Rylan Sheard, Jackson Sheard, C J Quigley, Ariel Quigley

and Christian Sanders; sisters Peggy Shepherd-Berea, KY, Phyllis Slone

(Emil)-Pound, VA; brothers Jeff Rose-California and Charles Anderson

(Sandy)-Pound, VA; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; special 

friends Bobby Branham, Larry and Linda Boggs, Stacy and Tammy 

Sowards, Scott Craft, David Carter and Bob Ambrose; the Big Branch 

Crew; and a host of friends and loved ones.

  As per Michael’s wishes he will be cremated and there will be no 

formal services.

  The staff at Baker Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements and 

extend our sincere sympathies to the family of Michael Anthony 

Rose.

  POUND, VA- Judy Ann (Ashbrook) Mullins, 79, passed away Sunday January 19, 2025, in the comfort of her home after a long illness. Her family was by her side.

  Judy was a Christian of the Baptist faith. She was a loving, devoted wife, mother and grandmother and sister. Judy loved to travel and just getting out and going places when she could. She was a proud member of the Big Blue Nation…Go Wildcats! Loved listening to Elvis, she also enjoyed playing bingo and going out to eat. But being with her family was her greatest joy.

  Judy was preceded in death by her loving and devoted husband that cared for her until his death on October 19, 2024, James 

“Joe” Mullins; her parents, Vince and Violet (Webb) Ashbrook; brothers, Delmer Ashbrook and Daniel Ashbrook; sisters, Patsy Fields and Denna Webb.

   Survivors include her daughter, Jennifer “Jen” Adams- Neon, KY/Pound, VA; a son, Greg” Guido” Mullins- Norton, VA; 

grandchildren, Makayla Adams, Joseph Adams and Grace Adams; a great- grandchild, Hadley Atkins and several nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of friends and loved ones 

   The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Ballad Hospice for their kindness and care, especially to Torie and Brooklynn, also to her social worker, Emma and to Chaplin Helen for all the prayers and songs.

  Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Friday January 24, 2025 in the Baker Funeral Home with Pastor Greg Polly officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until time of services.

Graveside services will be conducted at 12 noon Saturday January 25, 2025 at the Levi Cantrell Cemetery- Pound, VA where family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Everyone is asked to meet at the funeral home by 11:00 am to prepare to go in procession to the cemetery.

  The staff of Baker Funeral Home- Pound, VA are in charge of arrangements and extend our deepest sympathy to the family of Judy 

Ann Mullins.

  CLINTWOOD, VA- Larry Wayne Smith, 76, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Saturday January 18, 2025, from his 

residence with his loving family at his bedside.

 Born March 29,1948 to the late Bailey and Lola (Mullins) Smith, Larry was a born again Christian and a long standing member of 

Pine Creek Freewill Baptist Church for years. He worked as coal miner and then owner and operator of his own body shop. He was 

an avid fisherman, he loved playing the guitar and singing in church, loved making people laugh and getting a good prank on them, was an excellent woodworker…making cabinets, building porches (which he enjoyed sitting on reading his Bible and talking with Irene), to sum it up there wasn’t much Larry couldn’t do. He was definitely a “Jack of all trades.” 

   In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandson, Daniel Wright; a sister, Janet Ruhl his brothers, Charles Wallace, Bobby Wallace and Jenning Wallace.

   Survivors include his loving wife, Irene (Stanley) Smith- Clintwood, VA, daughters, Janet Rose (Eric) -Clintwood, VA, and Stacy Persinger-TN; Henrietta Fleming–Clintwood, 

VA and Audrey Moore (Doug)-Clintwood, VA and Mona Mullins (Kennith) -Clintwood, VA; sons, Leon Moore (Patty) - Clintwood, VA and Vergil Moore (Sherry)- Haysi, VA; grandchildren, Tanya Sue Rose (Daniel), Becky Kelley (Denver), Nyla McMichael, Regina Moore, Daniel Ray Mullins, Brian Mullins (Julie), Cody Mullins, A J Mullins, Dawn Rain, Adam Fleming(Judy) and Jennifer Schlorke (Adams),  Jessica Lane, Donovan Moore, and Greg Moore; multiple great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins, his church and a host of friends and loved ones. 

  Funeral services will conducted at 7:00 pm Thursday January 23, 2025 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Frank Hall and Reverend Randy Carter officiating . The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until time of services.

 Graveside service will be conducted at 11:00 am Friday January 24, 2025 at the Mullins Family Cemetery on Draw Bar Hollow Road-Clintwood, VA where family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Eric Rose and Denver Kelly. Everyone is asked to meet at the funeral home by 10:00am to prepare to go in procession to the cemetery.

  The staff of Baker Funeral Home extend our sincere sympathies to the family of Larry Wayne Smith.

  Baker Funeral Home- Pound, VA is serving the family of Larry Wayne Smith 

  ABINGDON, VA- Helen Carlene Taylor went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday January 12, 2025, from Bristol Rehab Center- Bristol, VA.

  Carlene was a Christian of the Freewill Baptist faith and a longtime member of Seco Freewill Baptist Church, she loved reading her Bible and singing in church, always sharing her love of God to others. She also enjoyed watching old television shows…Gunsmoke being one of her favorites. Carlene loved the beauty of flowers, especially roses. She treasured her family and loved spending time with them.

   Carlene was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Bernard Taylor; parents, Dewey “Red” and Gerushia (Salyers) Rogers; sisters, Josephine Richardson, Eva Winkle, Frances Branham and Beulah Hanshew ; brother, John Rogers.

  Survivors include her daughter, Kathi Price and husband Teddy- Abingdon, VA; a son, Alvin C. Taylor and wife Monica- Aurora, CO; grandchildren, Jared Stephens (Julia), John P. Taylor, Dawna M. Nelson (Dennis) Matthew Taylor and Nicole McDaniel (Jake); great grandchildren, Alexa Nelson, Caitlin Nelson, Zack Nelson, Natalie Nelson, Wyatt Taylor, Joshua Taylor, Colton Taylor, Chloe Rogers, Emma Rogers, Sawyer McDaniel and Colt McDaniel; great-great grandchildren Libby Lee and Maverick Schriver ; brother, William Rogers (Grace)- Louisville, KY; several nieces, nephews and cousins; her church family, and a host of friends and loved ones.

  Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 pm Saturday January 18, 2025, at Seco Freewill Baptist Church with Pastor Rocky Craft officiating. Burial will follow in the Wright Cemetery- Whitaker, KY. where family and friends will serve as pallbearers.

  The family will receive friends after 5:00 pm Friday January 17, 2025, in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel-Pound, VA where there will be a 7:00 pm song service. 

  The staff of Baker Funeral Home extends our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Helen Carlene Taylor.

  Arrangements are under the direction of Baker Funeral Home- Pound, VA

  CLINTWOOD, VA – Paul Lee Ingram. 90, entered eternity Friday January 10, 2025, from the Holston Valley Regional Medical 

Center, 20 days from his 91st birthday. 

  Paul was a devoted Christian and served as a former elder at World Harvest Church in Dublin, GA. He was a veteran of the United States Army having served during the Korean War. He retired as an executive hardwood manager for Georgia-Pacific after rising through the ranks where he began as a clerk. He was a hard worker, dedicated to making a living and caring for his family. Paul loved to enjoy life. He enjoyed competitive racing, collecting and restoring antique and classic cars, for which he had won numerous trophies. He lived a good life, for which he was very grateful. His pride and joy were his children and grandkids who called him “Pop” and soon everyone else did as well. Paul lost his beloved wife Willa Dean on November 28, 2010, and the last thing he told his daughter was that he was going to see his love.

  Paul was preceded in death by his wife Willa Dean (Cox) Ingram; his parents Corbin and Cozy (Barrier) Ingram; his son Henry William

“Hank” Ingram, a sister Cora Vanover; brothers Earl Ingram, Adie Ingram, Andy Ingram, Junior Ingram, Carl Ingram and Herb Ingram; nephews Bob Orr, Greg Ingram, Dale Wright and Billy Thompson; and nieces Thelma Sexton, Loretta Sexton, Teresa Mullins and Pam Hall.

  Survivors include his daughter Tammy Ingram Cox and husband Farris-Daytona Beach, FL; grandchildren Micah Cagnassola (Mark), Matthew Cox (Jenny), Austin Cox; great grandchildren Ethan Cox, Bella Cox, Willa Cox and Henry James “Hank” Cagnassola; nephews Harold Orr, Roger Ingram, Billy Cox, Mike Cox, Stewart Cox, Steve Cox, Shelly Branham. James Cox, Jr, Robert Cox, and Kevin Cox; nieces Frankie Martin, Kathy Daugherty, Sandra Roberts, Vicky Krauss, Michelle Tolbert, Sheliah Chumley, Sandra Prillman, Sharon Williams, Bebe Hill, Willette Strickland, Lisa Mullins, Wendy Sturgill, Jessica Barnett, Rhonda Mullins, Tina Maggard and Missy Wright; numerous great nephews and great nieces, and a host of friends and loved ones.

  Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 pm Friday January 17, 2025, in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Farris W. Cox officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm until time of services.

  Burial will follow in the Cox/Edwards Cemetery-Pound, VA where Paul will be laid to rest beside his beloved wife Willa. Family members and friends will serve as pallbearers.

  The staff of Baker Funeral Home extends our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Paul Lee Ingram.

  Arrangements are under the direction of Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA.

  Pound, VA – Nina Jones, 76, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, January 10, 2025. She passed peacefully at Johnson City Medical Center with loved ones by her side. 

  Nina was of the Christian faith and loved Jesus. She lived her entire life in Pound, VA. She was an avid gardener and raising beautiful flowers was her passion. Nothing made her happier than working outside all day in her beautiful flower beds. This was a love Nina shared with everyone she knew. She treasured the time spent with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Nina enjoyed going on road trips to Florida and Tennessee. She most enjoyed visiting Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge to see all the sights and annual Christmas lights. Nina always loved her frequent “sisters’ day out” and birthday lunches with family members every March. 

  Nina joins her loved ones who had gone to the Kingdom of Heaven ahead of her. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rev. Ray G Phillips and Beaulah Bowman Phillips, of Pound. Two brothers; Perry Ray Phillips, Sr of Pound, and Jerry Dale Phillips and wife Helena of Coos Bay, OR; a Brother-in-law Sydney Hensley of Pound, and a Great-Grandson who passed away before birth.  

  She is survived by her sisters Karen Bowman of Pound; and Ilene Sturgill and husband Darrell of Wise; Janie Hensley of Johnson City, TN. Brothers; Kendall Phillips and Wife Carrie of Wise; Bendall Phillips of Mooresburg, TN, and her sister-in-law Retta Phillips and family of Weber City. 

Nina also leaves behind her loving and caring husband of over 57 years, Laymond “Headache” Jones of Pound. One son J. Michael Jones, and wife Lynn of Hernando Beach, FL; one daughter Teena D Jones Brooks, and husband Michael of St. Paul, VA. Three Granddaughters Kenna C Mullikin and husband Rodney of Norton; Keisha L. Elkins and Fiancé Ian Tench of Bristol; Amanda L Orescovich and son Darrin Mobley of Brandon, FL. Two grandsons; Dr. Brant M Jones and girlfriend Brianna Collazo of Hudson, FL, and Christopher E Orescovich of Tampa, FL. 

  THE LIGHTS OF HER LIFE; her Great Granddaughter Keelynn J Elkins & three Great Grandsons; Gunnar K Tootill, Liam J Tench, & Alex J Mullikin. 

  Nina also leaves lifelong friend and neighbor Medina Stanley and family; friends and confidants Anita Crawford, Robin Burton Hubbard, and Rosella Carol Tench along with a multitude of cousins, nieces, nephews, and brothers and sisters in Christ and more beloved friends than one could ever imagine.

  Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00pm Thursday January 16, 2025, in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Randy Carter officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00pm until the time of services.

  Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 am Friday January 17, 2025, at Dewey Memorial Cemetery where family and friends 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 Nina Carol Phillips Jones.

  POUND, VA- Eleanor Ann (Stanley) Dotson, 88, went to be with her Lord and her husband Frank on Thursday January 9, 2025, from Norton Community Hospital- Norton, VA with her loving family at her bedside. 

  Eleanor was Christian of the Baptist faith and loved her Lord and Savior with all her heart. She was a member of Hamilton Chapel Church for many years and she dearly loved her church family and Pastor Greg Cyphers, who gave her comfort any time she talked to him. She was a housewife, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great- great- grandmother. Her family was everything to her.

Eleanor loved being outside working in her yard, going camping, fishing and spending time with the ones she loved.

  Eleanor was preceded in death by her husband of 72 years, Frank Dotson; a son Gregory Dotson; her parents, Ashley and 

Ellen (Hamilton) Stanley; a brother, Jeff Stanley; sisters, Leota Artrip and Carol Sue Stanley; grandson, David Barnette; great grandsons, Andrew Barnette and Austin Dotson. 

  Survivors include her son, Dale Dotson and his lifelong companion, Janie Hamilton- Pound, VA; her daughter, Pat Tompkins and husband Vernon- Pound, VA, Ronnie Rose 

and husband Bobby- Pound, VA, and Janet Phillips and lifelong companion Kenny Bowling- Kingston, TN; 13 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; 13 great- great 

grandchildren; sister, Gaynell Parrigan -Clintwood, VA; special sister- in -law, Doris Mullins- Abington, VA; numerous nieces, nephew and cousins, her church family and friends.

  Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Tuesday January 14, 2025, with Reverend Greg Cyphers and Elder Stacy Potter officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until time of services.

  Graveside services will be conducted at 12 noon Wednesday January 15, 2025, at Crouse Cemetery where Dale Dotson, Vernon Tompkins, Keith Eglin, Kevin Smith, 

Chris Phillips, Breandan Mullins, Dylan Phillips and Dawson Phillips 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.

  The staff of Baker Funeral Home extends our sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Eleanor Dotson.

  Baker Funeral Home is serving the family of Eleanor Ann Dotson.

  POUND, VA- Mildred “Millie” Josephine Daniels Bentley, 80, passed away on Thursday January 2, 2025 from Norton Community Hospital. 

  Millie was of the Christian faith and a member of Calvary Baptist Church 

in Pound, VA. She loved her church family very much. They held a special place in her heart. Millie graduated from Norton High School and attended Radford College, then graduated from Clinch Valley College. She then began her career as a teacher, first at the Dewey School and then Pound Elementary, and eventually at J.W. Adams Elementary School in Pound where she retired after a long career of service to her students and their community. She touched 

the lives of countless children and loved seeing them learn, grow and flourish.

  Aside from her dedication to teaching, Millie had several hobbies and special interests that kept her busy during her retirement years. She was an avid and accomplished bowler and enjoyed bowling on a league with her husband and good friends. She had many laughs and good times with everyone at the bowling alley. She was also a member of the Red Hat Society and had many fun adventures with all the ladies on outings and at luncheons. She especially love collecting all sorts of Red Hat memorabilia. Perhaps, though, Millie was most famous for her 

love of shopping. You could often find yourself running into het at Belk or Peebles 

anytime of the week, shopping the aisles for herself and others. She loved spending 

time in stores and picking out outfits and jewelry to coordinate her wardrobe. She 

loved the bling! Her tag on her car even reads BNSHOPN. Millie also loved spending 

summers by the pool with her family. She loved it when all the many nieces and 

nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, would come and swim and spend many 

a fun-filled summer day.   

  Millie was preceded in death by her parents, John and Myrtle (Stidham) Daniels; her brothers, Johnny Daniels, Tommy Daniels, Charlie Daniels and Jim Daniels; and her sisters, Hazel Watts, Gladys Begley and Hope Begley.

  She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 58 years Jack Bentley-Pound, VA; a son, Jeremy Bentley-Pound, VA; her sisters, Evelyn Cassell- Alpharetta, GA and Norma Jean Wilson (Milt)–Marietta, GA; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; special friends who meant so much to her, Karen and Jimmy Taylor, Brenda Brock, and Kevin and Mellisa Hamilton, Frances Williams sister-in-law Ethel Daniels, nephew Tim Cassell,   and Les Stallard. The family wishes to thank them for their friendship and all they have done 

for them during this time.

  Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 pm Saturday January 4, 2025, at the 

Calvary Baptist Church-Pound, VA with Pastor Allen Saunders officiating. The family will receive friends from 12 Noon until time of services.

 Burial and committal services will follow at the Bentley Cemetery-Pound, VA where Jeron Stidham, Brad Cvetnich, Shad Baker and Tim Cassell will serve as pallbearers and Jimmy Taylor and Les Stallard will serve as honorary pallbearers.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Pound Rescue Squad or Calvary 

Baptist Church.

  The staff of Baker Funeral Home extends our sincere sympathy to the family and 

friends of Mildred Josephine Bentley.

  Arrangements are under the direction of Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA.

  BURDINE, KY- Denita Kathryn Carter, 62, passed away Monday December 30, 2024, at Whitesburg ARH. With her loving family at 

her bedside.

  Denita was of the Christian faith. She enjoyed her house plants and planting flower beds in the yard, cooking for family and friends and listening to that “Good Old Rock & Roll”. Denita was an avid reader, 

loved the outdoors, going camping and four wheeling. She was a collector of gems and stones and usually always had one on or in her pocket. Celebrating her birthday…was all about her, not New Year’s Eve since 

they fell on the same day. But her time she spent with her family, especially her grandchildren were her most treasured moments.

  Denita is preceded by her husband, Marty Carter; her son, Michael Wayne Hayes; parents, Kenneth and Doris (Holbrook) Hall; her father, Roy Kiser and a sister, Karen Kiser.

  Survivors include her daughters, Amanda Carter (Justin Costello)-Burdine, KY; Martie Nicole Stamper (Bobby)-Pikeville, Ky, Kelli 

Elizabeth Alley (Kyle)-Prestonsburg, KY and Lindsey Omega Flamm (Gavin)-Elizabethtown, KY; grandchildren, Michael Wayne Hayes Jr., Eden Potter, Scarlett Costello, Lincoln Costello, Kolten Stamper, Gracie Stamper, Skyler Stamper, Bryce Alley, Sayler Alley, Charlee Flamm and Bradley Flamm; special nieces, Shannon Collins-Mallie, KY and Shequenna Fleming- Ison, KY; several nieces, nephews and cousins;

special friend Lisa Goff-Jenkins, KY and a host of friends and loved ones to morn her passing and cherish her memory.   

  Funeral services will be conducted at 6:00 pm Friday January 3, 2024, at Hemphill Freewill Baptist Church with Pastor Danny Hurst officiating. The family will receive friends from 4:00 pm until the time of services.

  Graveside services will be conducted at 12 noon Saturday January 4, 2024, in the Holbrook Cemetery-Neon, KY. Family and friends are asked to meet at the Hemphill Freewill Baptist Church by 11:00 am to prepare to go in procession to the cemetery. 

  The staff of Baker Funeral Home extends our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Denita Kathryn Carter.

Arrangements are under the direction of Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA

  POUND, VA - Richard Alan Reeves, 48, peacefully entered the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, with his loving family by his side on December 28, 2024.

  Richard was a devoted father, brother, son, uncle, nephew, cousin, son-in-law, friend, and Tennessee Volunteers fan. 

As a 1995 graduate of J.J. Kelly High School in Wise, VA, Richard was a returning act in the Spring Variety Show where he performed his unforgettable rendition of “Born in the USA.” He worked at Mullican Flooring where many coworkers became his dear friends for life.

  Richard's love for the outdoors was evident in his many hobbies, from fishing, hunting, and gardening, to playing ball with his daughters and his dear friend Steve Elkins (Pal). Above all, his greatest joy came from spending time with his daughters, Averie and Sydney, who were his most precious blessings. Richard's pride in his daughters was immeasurable, and they, in turn, cherished every moment with their dad.

  Richard was preceded in death by his spunky and devoted mother, Janie Reeves; loving aunt, Donna Reeves; paternal grandparents, Richard and Lilyan (Tootie) Reeves; and maternal grandparents, Curtis Collins and Nellie Shook. His family is leaning on the faith that he is   reunited in Heaven with them.

  Richard is survived by his father, Danny (Henrietta) Reeves - Wise, VA; sisters, Chastity (Steve) Lane - Myrtle Beach, SC and Christina Renee (Calvin) Ingold - Kernersville, NC; daughters, Averie Reeves - Knoxville, TN and Sydney Reeves - Rogersville, TN; nephews, Justin (Elizabeth) Lane, Jacob Minnick, Dylan Lane, Austin Clevinger, and Logan Clevinger; one and only niece, Katie Minnick; great nephew, Brantley Lane; great nieces, Ellagrace and Paisley Lane; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and more friends than one could ever begin to imagine.  

Services for Richard will be conducted on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. at Baker Funeral Home Chapel in Pound, Virginia, with Pastors Jeff Reynolds and Eric Rutherford officiating. The family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. until time of service. His daughters ask for any fellow Vols fans to wear their finest Tennessee Vols attire to join in the celebration of his life. 

  DEANE, KY- Bonnie Bea (Niece) Bolling, 72, passed away on December 26, 2024, at the Pikeville Medical Center. Bonnie was 

born on September 26,1952 in Letcher County KY to the late Bradley and Mertie (Collins) Niece.

  Bonnie was a Christan and a member at Little Colley Baptist Church in Isom, KY for the past 8 years, she loved her Lord and Savior and attending church and reading her Bible. Bonnie was an avid reader, she enjoyed watching old tv shows, canning 

and preserving. She was known to have kept an extraordinarily clean house... and unlike most she loved doing it.

  In addition to her parents Bonnie is preceded in death by a sister, Ima Taylor and a brother, Chalmer Dean Niece.

  Bonnie is survived by her husband of 54 years Arlie Bolling- Deane, KY; a daughter, Lisa Carter and husband Steve-Maynardville, TN; a son, Stephen Bolling and wife Georgia –Deane, KY; grandchildren, Ashley Brooke Johnson-Maynardville, TN and Dustin Damron- Deane, KY; great grandchildren, Asa Chris Johnson and Korbin Blevins; several nieces, nephews and cousin and a host of friends and loved ones to mourn her passing and cherish her memory. 

  Funeral services will be conducted on 1:00 pm Monday December 30, 2024, at the Little Colley Baptist Church- Isom, KY with Pastor Buford Combs and Pastor Jordan Honeycutt officiating. Burial will follow at the James Madison Meade Cemetery- Deane, KY where family and friends will serve as pallbearers.

  Visitation will begin after 2:00 pm Sunday December 29, 2024, at the Little Colley Baptist Church- Isom, KY for family and friends.

   The staff of Baker Funeral Home extends our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Bonnie Bolling. 

   Arrangements are under the direction of Baker Funeral Home- Pound, VA.  

Psalm 46:5   God is the midst of her, she shall not be moved; God 

shall help her, just at the break of dawn.

WISE, VA – Donna Maria Vanover, 57, of Wise met her savior in 

Heaven on Friday, December 20, 2024. She was born November 5, 

1967, in a blizzard at Park Avenue Hospital in Norton to Foyster Allen 

Bolling, Jr. and Gina Sue Strouth Bolling. Winter was her favorite season, and the first snowfall of each year brought her joy. It snowed on the day of her passing.

  At the age of 11, she accepted Jesus as her personal Savior. She survived Hodgkins Lymphoma at the age of 15 by the grace and mercy of God. She graduated from Pound High School with the class of 1986.  She married the love of her life Jimmy Ralph, Jr. on June 1, 1990 and was blessed with 34.5 years of marriage, and still it was not long enough. She graduated from MECCin 1993 with an Associate of Nursing and became a Registered Nurse. She worked for Wise County Public Schools as the school nurse at J. J.  Kelly High School and Central High School. She survived breast cancer at the age of 49.

Donna was blessed with two surviving children that she loved and of 

which she was proud. Her son, a history professor, Dr. Eric Thomas 

Vanover and her daughter, a Clinical Social Worker, Sarajayne Faith 

Vanover. She is also survived by her daughter-in-law, Brandi Evelyn 

Bailey, and one brother David Allen Bolling and his family. Surviving 

also are her father and mother-in-law Jimmy ralph Vanover and Rosie 

Vanover who she considered a mother and father as well, her special 

Aunt Joe Ann Rose, her sister-at-heart Debbie Vanover, and too many 

friends and family and brothers and sisters in Christ to list. God bless 

you all for your love and prayers. In lieu of flowers, please consider 

making a donation to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.    

Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Monday December 23, 

2024 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Wayne Hager 

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

services.

Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 am Tuesday December 

24, 2024 at the Clark Cemetery-8180 Boggs Hill Road, Wise, VA 24293 

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 Donna Maria 

Vanover.

GATE CITY, VA -Clifton Edward Horne, 75, Saw his faith end in sight on December 15, 2024, at the James H Quillen VA Medical Center when his last Earthly battle ended. 

Born on April 1, 1949, in Pike County, Kentucky to the late Henry and Sarah (Gross) Horne; Clifton was also preceded in death by two brothers, Johnny, and Ray Horne, and one sister, Teresa Horne  Conway. 

Those left to carry a lifetime of memories include his loving wife of 56 years, Nadine Horne, of the home. One daughter, Sharon Horne. One “Son he never had”, Very Special Nephew Danny Ray Sturgill (Missy) of Kingsport. Grandsons Hunter Hensley (Amanda), Avery Hall, Cyrus Rogers, and Taylor “TAS” Sturgill. One granddaughter, Katelyn Hall Williamson. Great-grandchildren Isaiah, Ashlynn, and Elijah Hensley. Special Son-In-Law Shane Hall. Brothers Dallas Horne, Mike (Ann) Horne, Tim (Tammy) Horne. Sisters Linda (David) Wright and Rita Bryant. And a host of nieces, nephews, and friends that this obituary could not hold.

There aren’t enough words to describe who this man was. Clifton was the jack of all trades, and master of most, whose life boasted an ARMY career that saw him receive a Ft Knox High Gunner Award in 1969. A business career that spanned 35 years as Kingsport’s radiator specialist, a car lot owner, and a coon hunting supplier. A hunting career that left raccoons across the region in fear, and the deer of Big Moccasin Creek in Hollywood lights. A family life that contained lessons that will never be forgotten and a love that can only be topped by Christ himself. Of all the things Clifton left behind the most important is the testimony of faith in Jesus Christ, who he found 35 years ago. He was a faithful member and deacon at Copper Creek (Addington Frame) Primitive Baptist Church. If he were writing this himself, he would want you to know that Jesus is the only way, and that is the only decision you will ever make that truly matters in the end. He was ALWAYS thinking & praying for others. He was tough as nails but had a heart as big as heaven. He couldn’t sleep if someone he knew was in trouble and he would do whatever he could to help them. There’s no doubt that when he got on his knees in Heaven Sunday morning, he was praising God and thanking Him for everything He’s done for him while he was here with us. He NEVER failed to give God all the praise & glory while here on earth. Now he gets to do it face to face forever. He was ready and that gives us peace. 

 The family will receive friends on Thursday December 19, 2024 from 5:00 pm till 7:00 pm at Poplar Grove Primitive Baptist Church (768 Poplar Grove Rd) in Kingsport, TN.  There will be a 7:00 pm evening service.

   Funeral services will be conducted at 12 Noon Friday December 20, 2024 at Poplar Grove Primitive Baptist Church with Pastor Harmon Willis, Pastor Oscar Irvin and Reverend Scott Tipton officiating.

Military services conducted by the American Legion Post 3/265 and burial will follow in the Poplar Grove Church Cemetery where family members and close friends will serve as pallbearers.

 Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Clifton Edward Horne.

NORTON, VA- James Christopher “Wheatley” Ross passed away Thursday October 17, 2024 from the Ballad Hospice House- Bristol, TN.

Chris…better known to family and friends as “Wheatley” was of the Baptist faith. He worked several years as a Correctional officer at Red Onion State Prison in Pound, VA. He was an avid Notre Dame Fighting 

Irish fan, enjoyed watching and playing basketball, golfing, and a good game of corn hole. The Washington Redskins/Commanders was his favorite NFL football team. Chris just loved watching sports either in person or on the television.

   Chris was preceded in death by his father James Willis Ross and a few half siblings. 

Survivors include his mother, Sheila (Mullins) Hampton-Norton, VA; a daughter, Christian Ross and a son, Chase Ross both from Ohio; sisters, Tammy Hall and husband Randolph–Pound, VA., Dolly Long and husband 

Shannon- Norton, VA and Amber Bliley and husband John- Pound, VA; several half- brothers and half-sisters; several nieces, nephews and cousins his life-long friend, Greg “Guido” Mullins; and a host of friends and loved ones. 

Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00pm Saturday October 19, 2024 in the Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA. with Reverend Greg Cyphers officiating. The family will receive friends from 11:00 am until time of services.

   In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital- 501 St. Jude PL- Memphis, TN 38105 in Chris’s memory.

  The staff at Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA are handling the arrangements and extend our deepest sympathy to the family of James 

Christopher “Wheatley” Ross.

  POUND, VA – Ethel Carter Baker passed away in the comfort of her home on Wednesday October 16, 2024.

  Ethel was a long-time devout member of Pound United Methodist Church

where she held several positions on the Administrative Board and within the United Methodist Women. Ethel was also a member of Delta Kappa Gamma Society of Women educators for many years and was also an officer for Iota State, Alpha Psi Chapter of Wise County.

  On the coldest and snowiest day of March 1, 1934. Ethel Carter and her twin, Frances, were born to their parents, Frank and Rosa Dorton Carter in the Dewey section of Pound, VA. They joined their older sister Lucille. Ethel grew up next door to her maternal grandparents, Creed and Savannah Dorton and attended Dewey School for the first years of her education. Later she 

attended Christopher Gist High School. Ethel became known for excellent grades and her prowess on the basketball court. She was captain of the ladies’ basketball team in both her junior and senior years at CGHS.

After graduation Ethel attended and graduated from Hiawassee College. 

She then taught for a year at Hillman feeder school in Pound. Next she moved on to Lincoln Memorial University where she earned a BS in Education, plus met and married the love of her life, Earl Baker.

Following graduation from LMU Earl went into the Army and they were in Georgia for the next two years. Ethel taught second grade while they were in Atlanta. Then they came home where ethel took a job teaching 7th grade at Pound Elementary School. Later she moved to Pound High School where she 

was to spend the rest of her career as an educator and guidance counselor. In 1971 Ethel and Earl were blessed with a son, Wiliam Christopher. After this Ethel returned to school again and earned a masters degree in guidance counseling from the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, graduating with 

honors. Ethel retired from Pound High School after 39 years of service.

Ethel was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Earl Baker, son William Christopher,  sisters Lucille Carico (Paul) and Frances Boring, and nephew Danny Carico.

Those left to mourn her passing are her granddaughter Holly Baker and Rosa 

Mae Baker, their mother Caroline Baker, brother-in-law Don Boring, a special 

sister cousin Glenna Ann Hamilton, Dylan Hamilton, Kathy Hamilton, Harper Hamilton, and nieces Kathy Musick, Sherry Blair, and Karen Lamon, nephews Terry Boring and David Carico. Also her very special friends and caretakers Diane and Chris Sproles. Along with a host of family, friends and former students.

  Special thanks to her very kind caretakers Tammy Hensley, Yvonne Stallard, Jessica Carter and Wanda Hilton.

  Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00pm Friday October18, 2024 at the 

Pound Methodist Church with Reverend Randy Carter officiating. The family 

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

  Entombment and committal services will follow in the Powell Valley Memorial 

Gardens Mausoleum in Big Stone Gap, VA.

In lieu of flowers please send donations to the Pound Rescue Squad, P O Box 

711 Pound, VA 24279.

  The staff at Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is in charge of arrangements and 

extend our deepest sympathy to the family of Ethel C. Baker.

  DAMASCUS, VA- Margaret Lorine (Stidham) Boggs, 86, passed away peacefully Tuesday October 15, 2024, from her home surrounded by her loving family at her bedside.

  Margaret was born in Pound VA on May 12,1938 along with her twin sister, Mary Stidham Singleton to the late Albert and Partha (Bolling) Stidham. She was a Christian of the Baptist faith and was ready to 

meet her Jesus. She attended the Damascus Road Baptist Church. 

  Margaret met Kyle in Pound, VA. In Kyle’s words ”It was love at first sight”. They packed up and moved to Manassas, VA to start their beautiful life together. They had one son, John Wesley Boggs born in November of 1965. If you saw them together…you knew of their love. 

  Kyle definitely doted over her and spoiled her rotten. His favorite name for her was “Babe”. They were married for 66 years until his death in June of 2024.

  Margaret loved her family. She was a wonderful, loving, caring mother, and grandmother. If you had a need she was there to help you and take care of it. John, her son and his wife had one child Wesley Brian Boggs, who was the apple of their eyes.

  Margaret and family moved back to Pound, VA after retirement, then moved to Damascus, VA to start farming again.

  In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving and devoted husband of 66 years, William Kyle Boggs; her son, John Wesley Boggs who died in a car accident July 4, 1993; sisters, Eula Short, Vera Crouse and Mae Bolling; brothers, Vardrey Stidham, Cicero Stidham, Clyde Stidham, Denver Stidham, Emery Stidham, Voyne Stidham and Claude Stidham. 

  Those left to cherish her memory are her twin sister and best friend Mary Singleton-Abingdon, VA, her beloved grandson Wesley Brian Boggs and wife Victoria and her great-grandchildren Gabe Boggs, Hailee Boggs and Mason Boggs all of the home place, special niece who she treated as her own Pamela Wilkins and husband Richard-Abingdon, VA, and many nieces and nephews who loved her very much.

  The family would like to give a very special thank you to Victoria Boggs “Tori” who has been with Margaret through her sickness from April till her death. The family wants to let Tori know that we love and appreciate all that she has sacrificed through this. Also we want her to know that she took care of her as if she was her own family. We could never repay Tori for what she has done. Tori you are a very special gift of God. Never change who you are.   

  Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 pm Friday October 18, 2024 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel- Pound, VA with Pastor Caleb Holman officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:00 Noon until time 

of services. 

 Burial and committal services will follow at the Boggs Cemetery (Metro Meadow Brach Road) Pound, VA where Brian Boggs, Richard Wilkins, John Crouse, Rodney Bolling, Gabe Boggs and Fred Singleton, Jr. will serve 

as pallbearers.

  In lieu of flowers the family asks that financial contributions be made to Brian and Tori Boggs.

  The staff at Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is in charge of arrangements and extend our deepest sympathy to the family of Margaret Lorine Boggs.

  POUND, VA—Reva Fay Bolling 88, entered eternal rest Tuesday October 8, 2024, from her home in Pound, VA.

  Reva was a hard-working and determined person. She enjoyed movies, talking to family, and helping others in any way she could. 

  Reva was preceded in death by her parents James Blaine and Bertha Taylor, her husband Richard S Bolling, and many brothers, sisters and extended family that have passed on. 

  Survivors include her sons Allen Bolling and wife Donna- Pound, VA; Ricky Bolling and wife Debbie- Clinchco, VA; brother Fred Taylor, Kona, Ky; sister Carolyn Spangler-Neon, Ky; grandchildren Ricky Bolling Jr; Willaim Paul Bolling; Whitney Nicole Bolling; and Hannah Brook Bolling; seven greatgrandchildren Jackson, Andrue, Sawyer, Elijah, Adalyn, Noah, and Lauren; as well as a special nephew Gary Moore and a host of friends and loved ones to mourn her passing. 

  Visitation will be held 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm Saturday, October 12, 2024, in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel. 

  Graveside services will follow in the Bolling Hamilton Cemetery with Reverend Troy Belcher on George Riner Road in Pound, Va where family and friends will serve as pallbearers. 

  The staff at Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA are in charge of arrangements and extend our deepest sympathy to the family of Reva Fay Bolling.

  Nathan Scott Vanover, formerly from Pound, Virginia, returned to the arms of God on Friday, October 4, 2024. Scott was born February 26, 1969.

  Scott was born in Pound, Virginia and worked as a coal miner before retiring. He and his wife, Jessica, traveled extensively and loved outdoor activities. He was a devoted Christian. Scott always had a smile on his face and laughter in his heart.

  Scott is survived by his wife, Jessica Ann Vanover; parents Paul and Marie Vanover of Pound, deceased; maternal grandparents Charlie and Minnie McKnight, deceased; paternal grandmother Marie Ventro; stepmother Lotus Vanover of Pound Virginia; daughters, Mandy Vanover, and Allison Vanover, ; sisters Barbara Mullins and Tammy Robinson both of Pound, Virginia, and Gail Greear, from Zebulon, North Carolina; two brothers Stacy Vanover of Coeburn, Virginia, and Mitchell Vanover of Jasper, Alabama; two grandchildren and a multitude of friends.

  Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Thursday October 10, 2024, in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Stacy Vanover officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until time of services.

 Graveside services will be conducted Friday October 11, 2024, at 11:00 am in the Vanover Family Cemetery-Pound, VA where Nathan will be laid to rest. Family and friends are asked to meet at the funeral home by 10:00 am to prepare to go in procession to the cemetery. Mitchell Vanover, Stacy Vanover, Rondal Mullins, Johnathan Robinson, Eugene Mullins, and Michael Robinson will serve as pallbearers.

  Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Nathan Scott Vanover.

  POUND, VA- George Earl Peaks, 54, passed away unexpectedly Sunday September 29, 2024 from his residence.

   Earl was of the Christian faith. He was a graduate of Pound High School. Even though he was quiet natured he loved spending time with his family and friends. He loved to tell stories, and he could tell some whoppers. He would help anyone he could. Earl was a good mechanic, he worked for 

many years helping his friends Jack and Brian Osborne repair cars and trucks. Earl knew a lot about chickens, he was raised in a rooster fighting family. He enjoyed shooting pool, card games and watching wrestling and movies. Earl loved collecting old cars and square body Chevy trucks. He always loved his dogs, especially his latest “Luna”. 

   Earl was preceded in death by his mother Artie Mae (Davis) Mullins; his father James Peaks; his brothers Rusty Peaks and Jamie Peaks; his stepmother Trennia Peaks; his stepfather Harold Mullins; his paternal grandparents Orville and Nellie Peaks; his maternal grandparents Charles and Polly 

(Davis) Niece; and his sister-in-law Lenay Peaks.

  Survivors include his sisters Tracy Deel and husband Andre-Birchleaf, VA, Tammy Hall and husband Randolph-Pound, VA and Sharon Kay Mullins-Coeburn, VA; his brothers Russell Peaks-Pound, VA and Randy Peaks and Opal Brock-Pound, VA; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; special 

friends Brian and Margaret Osborne-Pound, VA, Jason Mullins-Pound, VA and Doyle Mullins-Pound, VA; and a host of friends and loved ones.

   Funeral services will be conducted at 3:00 pm Wednesday October 2, 2024 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Denny Deel officiating. 

The family will receive friends from 2:00 pm until time of services.

Burial will follow in the John Hop Mullins Cemetery-Pound, VA where Earl will be laid to rest beside his father. Family members and friends will serves as pallbearers.

  Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of George Earl Peaks.

  POUND, VA – Evelyn “Gran” Cantrell, 94, entered into eternal rest on Friday September 20, 2024 from Bristol Regional Medical Center- Bristol, TN.

   Evelyn was a born again Christian and a member of Hamilton Chapel Church since the early 70’s. She had a kind and generous soul. Gran was always doing something for a family member or friend, whether it was something as simple as a phone call to check on someone, or cooking a meal when someone was sick, or taking the time to make someone a hand stitched quilt. She had the patience of Job, she was slow to anger and quick to try to help. 

Evelyn worked for many years as a clerk at the Federate Shop in Pound, VA. She was always courteous and helpful with her customers. She enjoyed cooking, especially desserts like butterscotch or chocolate pies. Or potato soup or baked beans.  Evelyn loved raising a garden and canning what she 

raised. She was always ready to help when it was time to make quilts. She enjoyed spending time with friends and family. She was easy to talk to, always willing to listen and always seemed to have good advice. Evelyn loved going to church and spending time in fellowship with her church family. She was a great blessing to her family and friends and will be missed beyond words.

   Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents Lloyd and Margie (Bolling) Riddle; her husband Ezra Cantrell; her daughter Judy Kay Cantrell; and her brothers Harold Riddle, Eugene Riddle, Darrell Riddle and Edwin Riddle; a sister, Wilma Lambert and a special friend Betty “Maw B” Belcher.

  Survivors include her son Michael Lee Cantrell-Pound, VA; her grandchildren Travis Cantrell and wife Marcy-Cooper Canyon, TX, Jessica Hope Davis and husband Shannon-Kingsport, TN, Josh Cantrell and wife Michelle-Kingsport, TN and Jacob Cantrell-Pound, VA: her great-grandchildren, 

Hunter Cantrell, Leah Cantrell, Bryson Davis, Parker Davis, Chase Cantrell, Colton Cantrell and Conner Cantrell; VA; a brother Ellis Riddle and wife Carol-Owensboro, KY; nieces, Lana Doran, Patty Underwood, Vickie Phipps, Sheila McDougall, Susan Riddle and Lygia Stallard: nephews Marvin Darrell Riddle, Joe Riddle, Dale Riddle, Dave Riddle, and Kenny Stallard; special friends Joan Mullins and Anita Short; her church family; and a host of friends and loved ones.

   The family would like to extend a special thank you to Home Maker Care Givers, the nursing staff at Bristol Regional Medical Center, Dr Shipstone and Nurse Practitioner Vada Rose for the kindness and care they gave to Evelyn.   

   Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 pm Sunday, September 22, 2024 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Greg Cyphers, and Reverend Steve McCoy officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm until time of services.

Burial will follow at the Bolling Cemetery in the Flat Gap section of Pound, VA where family members and friends will serve as pallbearers.

   In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to either the 

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society at 3 International Drive, Suite 200, Rye , 

NY 10573 or the St Jude Children’s  Research Hospital 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 

The staff at Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA are in charge of arrangements and extends our deepest sympathy to the family of Evelyn “Gran” Cantrell.

KINGSPORT, TN – Roger Oneil Boggs, 83, entered into eternity Friday September 13, 2024 from his residence. His loving wife was by his side.

  Roger was a Christian of the Lutheran faith, he attended the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Kingsport, TN. Roger loved going to church and also taking part in the mens group via zoom on Wednesday evenings.

Roger was a veteran of the United States Air Force and retired from Eastman Chemical Company as a sales manager with 28 years of service.

  After his retirement he owned and managed an apartment building and a 

couple of restaurants He volunteered at habitat for humanity and 411 Ministries was always helping his neighbors in any way he could.

Roger loved playing golf, traveling and reading. One of his favorite pastimes restoring Jaguars. He loved to buy them, restore them and then sell them. He loved spending time with his 5 grandkids, who knew him as “Pappi”.

Roger was preceded in death by his parents Marion Edwin and Hazel (Adams) Boggs; his first wife Patricia Ann (Talbert) Boggs; a sister Leah Mae Branham; and a brother Robert Boggs.

  Survivors include his wife Angela Boggs -Kingsport, TN; his daughter Jennifer Wagner and husband Michael-Raliegh, NC; his son Brian Boggs and wife Olga-Merritt Island , FL; grandchildren Adeline Wagner, Max 

Wagner, Xander Boggs, Indigo Boggs and Phoenix Boggs; a brother Van Buren Boggs-Pound, VA; several nieces, nephews and cousins; special friends Mike Winsor and Dave Hrvnik; and a host of other friends.

  Memorial services and graveside services will be held at a later date.

  Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Roger Oneal Boggs.

POUND, VA- George “James” Richard Micha, 77, entered 

into heaven on August 30, 2024.

   James was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and 

Lorraine (Napp) Micha; his son, Brandon Micha; one brother, 

Marty Micha and two sisters.

   James was born October 24,1946 in Houston, Texas. He was a 

United States Army Veteran having severed three tours of duty in 

Vietnam. After his discharge he traveled to many different places. 

   He started several businesses from carpentry to plumbing. He 

was a jack of all trades being able to do a little of everything. He 

was a private investigator in Louisiana for many years before 

moving to Virginia. He loved the water and frequently talked about 

his many fishing trips he took when was younger. Most of all he 

loved Jesus and his church family. Even though the last few years 

of his life he suffered with dementia …he never forgot about his 

love for God and Jesus and talked about them daily. He is finally 

home and resting with the one he wanted to see the most…Jesus.  

   Survivors include his partner of 22 years Ella Meade-Pound, VA; 

one daughter, Kimberly Williams of Florida; a grandson, Dylan; a 

granddaughter, Breanna and special caregiver, Brandi Meade- 

Pound, VA.

   Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Tuesday September 

3, 2024 at the Beverly Hills Assembly of God Church-Wise, VA 

with Pastor Greg Bowman officiating. The family will receive 

friends from 5:00 pm until time of services.

   Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 am Wednesday 

September 4, 2024 at the Arvil Short Cemetery- Pound, VA where

Mac Sluss, Jimmy Webb, Robert Perrigan, Ricky Kennedy and 

Bennie Meade 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. 

   The staff at Baker Funeral Home extends our deepest sympathy 

to the family of George “James” Richard Micha.

   Arrangements are under the direction of Baker Funeral Home- 

Pound, VA.

POUND, VA – Charlotte Sue Meade, 59, entered into eternal rest Sunday August 11, 2024 from her residence, after a long

battle with cancer. Her loving family was at her side.

   Charlotte was of the Baptist faith. She was a loving mother, sister, aunt and friend. She enjoyed coloring, watching television 

especially The Golden Girls and the TLC Channel. But being with her family was what brought her the greatest moments of her life. Her family was everything to her.

   Charlotte was preceded in death by her parents Albert and Christine (Tucker) Mullins; her husband Monroe Meade; a sister, Becky Mullins and her sister-in-law, Wilma Mullins.

   Survivors include her daughters, Alice Marie Meade (Spencer Salyers)- Pound, VA, Lindsay Brooke Meade Dingus (William)-

Pound, VA; sisters, Linda Mullins- Pound, VA, Melissa Martin -Dodge City, KS; brothers, Larry Mullins- Pound, VA and Barry Mullins (Amanda)- Pound, VA., several nieces, 

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

   Special thank you to all the hospice nurses for their kindness and compassion.  

  There will be a celebration of life service at a later date.

  Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Charlotte Sue Meade.

CLINTWOOD, VA – Logan Jess Stanley was born December 3, 1988 to the late Randy and Rachelle Stanley.

  Logan passed away from his earthly body at his home in Clintwood on July 28, 2024. 

  Logan was preceded in death by his father Randy Stanley; hismaternal grandparents Bill and Irene (Hall) Allen and paternal grandfather Jessie Stanley.

   Survivors include his loving mother Rachelle (Allen) Stanley-Clintwood, VA; sister Tiffany Mullins and brother-in-law Justin-Coeburn, VA; three precious nephews Braden Lee Stanley, 

Braxton Lee Mullins and Ryker Lee Mullins; his paternal grand-mother Shirley (Edwarda) Stanley; several aunts, uncles and cousins; and host of friends and loved ones.

   Logan will be missed more than words can say, but with our hope, faith and unconditional love we will see each other again.

   Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Friday August 2, 2024, in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Kelly Fleming officiating. The family will receive friends from 12 Noon until time of services.

  Graveside services will be conducted at 1:00 pm Saturday August 3, 2024, at the Stanley/Moore Cemetery on John Dane Lane in Clintwood, VA where Justin Mullins, Braden Stanley, Andrew Tucker, Jordan Slone, Brent Mullins, and Jarvie 

Robinson will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Braxton Mullins and Ryker Mullins. Family and friends are asked to meet at Baker Funeral Home by 11:30 am for a final 

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

   The staff at Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is in charge of arrangements and extend our deepest sympathy to the family of Logan Jess Stanley.

  POUND, VA - Kevin Dewayne Mullins, was born on June 2, 1966 

and passed away at Bristol Regional Medical Center on July 27, 2024,

after a long fought battle of illness.

  Kevin worked many years in the construction industry, primarily in 

concrete, with his brothers. In his spare time he loved to fish and hang 

out with his many close friends. He was a member of Lost Creek 

Ministries in Norton, VA. He loved to visit and help the homeless under the bridge with his church family. He had the kindest heart of anyone you could ever meet, and he will be missed by anyone who knew him. He is rejoicing in Heaven, with his mother and daddy, and no longer in pain.

  Kevin is preceded in death by his mother and father Alvin and Anna

Faye Mullins, brother Shannon Mullins of Coeburn, VA and brothers-in-laws Donald Kennedy of Coeburn, VA, Mitchell Chester- Pound, VA 

and David Gent- Pound, VA, nephew Hunter Lassiter of Pound, VA.

  Kevin is survived by brothers Stevie (Deidra) Mullins, Ricky Mullins, 

Randy Mullins (Dora), Timmy Mullins and Jimmy Mullins, all of Pound, VA;sisters Tonia Kennedy of Wise, VA, Thresia Mullins and Cindy Gent of Coeburn, VA, Rhonda Adams and (James Bentley), Lisa (Scott) Rasnic 

and Kimberly Mullins, all of Wise, VA, Robin (Greg) Mullins of Norton, 

VA and Kristy Mullins of Wise, VA, and a host of nieces, nephews, 

cousins and friends.

  Kevin is also survived by special friends Les Falin, Chuck Branham 

and Kimberly Willis, all of Pound, VA; special great niece Abigail and 

God daughter Audrey Browning of Wise, VA.

  Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Tuesday July 30, 2024, 

in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Jeff Reynolds officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00pm until the time of services.

  Graveside services will be conducted at 1:00 pm Wednesday July 31, 

2024, at the Eli Mullins Cemetery on Sock Hollow Road in Pound, VA 

where Devin Rasnick, Justin Gent, Trevan Vanover, William Meade, 

Tyler Craddock, Les Falin, Chuck Branham and Joshua Mullins will 

serve as pallbearers. Payton (Doodle) McGraw and Chandler Mullins 

will be honorary pallbearers. Family and friends are asked to meet 

at the 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 Kevin 

Dewayne Mullins.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hollyfield Dotson.

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

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

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

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

and make people laugh.

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

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

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

   Services will be private. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

children.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

   Kim was preceded in death by her father Earlon Mullins.

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

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

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

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

loved ones. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

services.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

eternal home.

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

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

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

nephew, Michael Shortt.

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

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

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

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

was surrounded by his loving family.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

song service.

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

Belcher and Reverend Junior Belcher officiating.

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

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

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

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

  Lauraetta was a Christian and a member of Hope Freewill Baptist 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

or “Lutty” and “Larty”

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

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

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

Avis Cox, Franklin Cox and Jamie Cox.

  Survivors include her daughters, Tina Maggard and husband Billy- 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2024 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Terry Price  

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

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

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

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

Ray Mullins is an honorary pallbearer.

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

(Cox) Asburn.

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

after and extended illness.

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

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

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

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

Beverly; and half-brother Joe Beverly.

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

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

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

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

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

Community Hospital.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

services.

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

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

Buchanan.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

He was always ready for the next adventure.

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

Erik Winfree.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

time with his family.

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

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

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

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

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

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

from 5:00 pm until time of services

   Cremation will follow. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

Stuart and Ronnie.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

   Doris was a loving wife, mother,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

until time of services. 

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

and friends will serve as pallbearers.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

friends, neighbors and customers.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Church- Jackhorn, KY with Reverend Danny Hurst officiating. 

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

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

KY 41825.

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

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

grandmother, great grandmother and great-great grandmother.

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

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

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

George, Deborah, Betty, Barbara, Redonna and Shelby 

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

communion bread and wine. 

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

who made fried apple pies for churches, hospital employees, 

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

and mom was “grandma” to many little children.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

many crafts. Peggy also enjoyed working word search puzzles.

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

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

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

loved ones.

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

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

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

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

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

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

family was at his side.

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

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

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

All of which he did exceptionally well.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

love they have received during Kevin’s journey.  

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

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

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

Mullins. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

believed in working to provide for his family. Robert enjoyed 

hunting, fishing and bird watching. He also enjoyed watching 

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

joy was the time he spent with Cheryl.

   Robert was preceded in death by his parents Owen Hutson and 

Emma Mae (Vanover) Hutson Mullins; his daughters Mary 

Elizabeth Hutson and Deidra Nicole Hutson; a sister Patty Paul 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sassy.

  Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 pm Thursday 

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

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

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

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

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

Jason Baker and Scottie Rose will serve as pallbearers. 

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

Edward Hutson, Sr.