Obituaries

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  EOLIA, KY- Tommy Ray Adams, 85, entered into eternal life Sunday January 24, 2021 from Whitesburg ARH. He was a retired coal miner of 37 years and a member of the United Mine Workers of America. Tommy was a faithful member of the Millstone Primitive Baptist Church for 64 years, where he served as Deacon. Not only was Papaw Tom a loving husband, father, and grandfather; he was everybody’s mechanic, carpenter, plumber, and just about anything you needed him to be. You could bet he didn’t stop until it was fixed. He enjoyed attending church, Sitting on the Porch chewing tobacco, collecting ginseng, fishing, and in his later years he enjoyed a good biscuit from McDonald’s. Family was everything to him. At any event you could guarantee he would be there with his video camera in hand to capture the moment. He was a beautiful soul that, in our eyes, outshined the sun.

  Tommy was preceded in death by his parents Dallas and Mary (Rutherford) Adams, son Garry Adams, 6 brothers, and 4 sisters. Survivors include his loving wife of over 60 years Jean Adams. Children: George Blair of Eolia, Ky, Connie Adams of Pound, Va, Bonnie Hampton, Bud Adams (wife Jewell), Trill Adams (wife Denia), Kim Hampton (husband Corbin), Ray Adams (wife Joanna), all of Eolia, Ky, and Kathy Adams of Pound, Va. daughter-in-law Mary Adams of Eolia, Ky. 18 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Brother Roy Adams of Eolia, Ky. Sisters Phyllis Eldridge of Eolia, Ky, and Karen Stipes of Coeburn, Va.

  Funeral services for Tommy and Garry will be conducted at 1:00 pm Wednesday January 27, 2021 in the Baker Funeral home Chapel with Elder Noah Kim Edwards, Elder Jimmy Counts and Elder David Gambille officiating. The family will receive friends from 11:00 am until time of services. Burial will follow in the Adams Cemetery- Eolia KY where family members will serve as pallbearers.

  We will be following state mandated occupancy and social distancing. Masks must be worn at all times.  

  Baker Funeral Home- Pound, VA is serving the family of Tommy Ray Adams.

As Papaw Tom’s favorite song goes “The day is past and gone, the evening shades appear, may we all remember well the night of death draws near.”

 EOLIA, KY- Garry Neil Adams (Pap), 63, entered into eternal life Saturday, January 23, 2021 from Pikeville Medical Center. Garry was a retired coal miner of 20 years. He was a faithful member of the Millstone Baptist Church for 35 years where he served as Deacon. He never met a stranger and had a kind word for everyone. He was devoted to caring and seeing after his family, always doing what he could to help out. Pap loved his grandchildren with all of his heart, and each one brought such a smile to his face. He enjoyed going to church, fishing, collecting ginseng, and sitting on the porch with a chew of tobacco. 

  Garry’s father Tommy Adams passed away the next day. Survivors include his wife Mary “Mert” (Niece) Adams of 46 years. Sons: Garry Allen Adams (wife Melissa) Tommy Adams, and Dallas Adams all of Eolia, Ky. Grandchildren: Chris (wife Natasha) of Pound, Va, Trisha, Mike, Zach, Gracie, Jazz, Jayden, Kai, and Gray, all of Eolia,Ky. And two great-grandchildren Xander and Sarah. Mother: Jean Adams of Eolia, Ky.Brothers: George Blair, Bud Adams (wife Jewell), Trill Adams (wife Denia), and Ray Adams (wife Joanna) all of Eolia, Ky. Sisters: Connie Adams of Pound, VA, Bonnie Hampton, Kim Hampton (husband Corbin) all of Eolia, Ky, and Kathy “Kat” Adams of Pound, Va.

  Funeral services for Garry and Tommy will be conducted 1:00 pm Wednesday January 27, 2021 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Elder Noah Kim Edwards, Elder Jimmy Counts and Elder David Gambille officiating. The family will receive friends from 11 am until time of services. Burial will follow in the Adams Cemetery-Eolia, KY where family members will serve as pallbearers.

  We will be following state mandates for occupancy and social distancing.  Masks must be worn at all times and will not be provided by the family or funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, the family ask that donations be made to Baker Funeral Home toward Garry’s funeral expenses

  Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Garry Neil Adams.

Not only was Garry an inspiration, he was a personal hero to many who knew him. He was the type of person who didn’t have to tell you that he loved you, he showed you. He had a way of making everyone around him feel special. A kind heart along with playing pranks and telling jokes, and tall tales, will forever be part of his legacy. 

“Peace be with you!”

 POUND, VA – Roy Max Cantrell, 61, entered into eternity Friday January 22, 2021 from his residence after an extended illness. He was surrounded by his loving family.

  Max was of the Baptist faith. He was a man of strong family values. Max loved his wife, kids, grandkids, brothers and parents more than life itself. He was always doing for others and never wanting anything in return. Max loved going to flea markets, fishing and going to the lake, coaching little league 

baseball and watching kids play any kind of sport. He also enjoyed looking for Indian artifacts and was always on the lookout for “Sasquatch.”           

   Max was preceded in death by his parents, Buddy “Cub” Cantrell and Helen (Taylor) Cantrell; a brother Rodney Cantrell; sister-in- law Jeanette Cantrell; father and mother-

in-law Alvin and Frances Dotson; and brother-in-law Jamie Dotson.

  Survivors include the love of his life and wife of 44 years Pam (Dotson) Cantrell; his daughter Dana Hall and husband Danny-Norton, VA; his son Brandon Cantrell and wife Joy-Blountville, TN; his grandchildren, Grayson Hall, Gabby Hall, Ian Hall, Payton Cantrell, Claire (Claire Bear) Cantrell and 

awaiting the arrival of Maxwell Alan Cash (MAC) Cantrell; brothers Rocky Cantrell and wife Anita-Pound, VA and David Cantrell-Pound, VA; sister-in-law Gail Cantrell-Pound, VA; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of friends and loved ones.

  Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 pm Sunday January 24. 2021in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Greg 

Cyphers and Reverend Josh Tompkins officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:00 noon until time of services.

  We will be following state mandates for social distancing and occupancy at the funeral home. Mask are required at all times and will not be supplied by the family or the funeral home.

  Graveside services will follow at the Dotson Cemetery on High-land Avenue with Reverend Troy Belcher officiating. Brandon

Cantrell, Grayson Hall, Danny Hall, Rocky Cantrell, Austin Dotson, Devin Dotson, Brad Boggs, Max Roach, Rich Rupert Ian Hall and Evan Blanton will serve as pallbearers. 

  Baker Funeral Home- Pound, VA is serving the family of Roy Max Cantrell.

  ABINGDON, VA- Monty Gregory Boggs, 73, entered peacefully into eternity Thursday January 14, 2021 from his residence. He was surrounded by his loving family.

Monty was a Christian of the Baptist faith, he attended Lakeside Community Church. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. Monty was 

a veteran of the United States Army, having served in Vietnam. He was a retired coal miner with approximately 33 years of experience, having worked for Clinchfield 

Coal and Paramount Coal. He was an avid fisherman. Monty enjoyed talking to people and never met a stranger. He also enjoyed a good pipe. But his greatest joy was the 

time he spent with his family making precious memories.

  Monty was preceded in death by his parents Howie (Red) Boggs, Jr. and Naomi (Mullins) Boggs; a brother Bernie Boggs and a brother-in-law Mike Sykes.

  Survivors include his loving wife Freida (Fleming) Boggs; his son, Scott Boggs and wife Autumn- Abingdon, VA; his daughter Melanie Murdaugh-Richmond, VA; ; his boys Chris Boggs and Cody Boggs; his grandchildren Sydney Boggs-Beaufort, SC, Tyler Murdaugh-Richmond, VA, Brant Boggs-Abingdon, VA, Julia Murdaugh-Richmond, VA, Griffin Boggs-Abingdon, VA and Tate Boggs-Abingdon, VA; sisters Kathy Fleming and husband Jess-Sheersville, IN, Greta Boggs -Abingdon, VA and niece Jill Boggs- Bristol ,VA, Vickie Easterling-Coeburn, VA, Carmelia Sykes-Clintwood, VA, Rhonda Demuches and husband John-Indiana and Lygia Unate’-Chicago, IL; brothers, James (Joe) Mullins and wife Judy-Pound, VA and George Boggs and wife Debbie-Pound, VA; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins, several close friends; and a host of friends and loved ones.

  Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Saturday January 16, 2021 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Steve McCoy and Pastor Greg Cyphers officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm until time of services.

   We will follow state mandates for occupancy and social distancing. Masks must be worn at all times.  

  Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Monty G. Boggs.

  PARKTON, MD – Oliver Glendale Stidham, 79, passed away peacefully Saturday January 9, 2021 at his residence. His son Jerry was at his side.

  Glendale was of the Baptist faith. He loved his wife, his son and his brothers and sister. He was a retired supervisor from a box factory then a wire factory. Glendale believed in working to support his family. He loved guns, collecting and working on them. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and loved riding snowmobiles, even making trips to Canada and Greenland to ride. Glendale enjoyed reading western novels and watching westerns. He was a jack of all trades and tinkered on about anything.

  Glendale was preceded in death by his wife Lana Carol Stidham; his daughter Carolyn Stidham; his parents Delmer and Edna (Sturgill) Stidham; a brother, James Ale Stidham; and his daughter-in-law Melissa Silsey Stidham.

  Survivors include his son Jerry Keith Stidham-Glen Rock, PA; grandchildren Patrick Stidham and wife Caitlyn, Michael Knight and Zack Knight and wife Brooke; great-grandchildren Makaylah Schacle, Hayden Drechler, Emmalee Cox, Anabella Stidham, Macie Brubaker, Aubree Brubaker, Levi Knight and Mike Knight a sister Gail Barker-Pound, VA; brothers Royce Stidham-Pound, VA, Bobby Stidham and wife Linda-Pound, VA, Troy Lee Stidham and wife Debbie-Pound, VA, Richard Stidham and wife Phoebe-Blountville, TN and Stewart Stidham and wife Tena Bell Vista, AR.

  Funeral services will be conducted at 12 Noon Saturday January 16, 2021 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Randy Carter. The family will receive friends from 11:00 am until time of services.

  We will be following state mandates for occupancy and social distancing. Masks must be worn at all times.

  Burial will follow in the Sturgill-Mullins Cemetery on Pine Spur Road, Pound, VA where family members and friends will serve as pallbearers. 

  Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Oliver Glendale Stidham.

  POUND, VA- Jeffery Allen Giles, 52 passed peacefully at his parent’s home Sunday January 10, 2021 surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with ALS ( Lou Gehrigs Disease).

  Jeff was of the Baptist faith and attended Independent Baptist Church in Pound, VA. He loved the mountains, going fishing, hunting and camping when he could. But 

mostly he loved spending time with his family and making priceless memories.

  Jeff is survived by his parents, Janice and Charles Hubbard- Pound, VA; two children, Justin Giles- Lawrenceburg, KY and Kari Giles- Pound, VA; grandchildren, James Perkins-Frankfort, KY and Shania Stanley-Pound, VA; a sister Marsha 

(Timmy)Perkins-Frankfort, KY; brothers, Kenneth Hubbard- Seattle, WA. and Greg (Crystal) Hubbard- Pound, VA; nephews Brad, Cody, Jeremy, Ian and Zakk; and a host of friends and loved ones.

  Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 pm Thursday 

January 14, 2021 in the baker funeral Home Chapel with 

Pastor Randy Reagan officiating. The family will receive 

friends from 12 Noon until time of services.

  We will be following state mandates for occupancy and

social distancing. Masks must be worn at all times.

  Burial will follow in the Earl Hubbard Cemetery –Pound, 

VA where Justin Giles, Jeremy Banks, Timmy Perkins, 

Gregory Hubbard, Anthony Hubbard and Robert Whitt will 

serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are Terry Rader, 

Donnie Bailey, Luke Hubbard and his grandchildren James 

and Shania.

  In lieu of flowers donations can be made to ALS Association 

P O Box 37022 Boone IA, 50037 or at als.org

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

Jeffrey Allan Giles.

 POUND, VA- James “Jimmy” Ray Freeman, 81, gained the 

victory of Jesus unexpectedly on Saturday January 9, 2021 

from his son’s home. His loving family was by his side.

  James was Christian of the Baptist faith. A loving father 

and friend. He was a retired carpenter, an avid hunter, 

fisherman and outdoorsman. 

  James was preceded in death by his by his loving wife 

Elizabeth “Betty” (Jackson) Freeman; a son, Jonathan 

“Jody” Wayne Freeman; his parents, Guy L. and Frances 

(Dotson) Freeman.

  James leaves behind two sons, James Steven “Steve”

Freeman and wife Melissa- Pound, VA and David Scott 

Freeman- Homer AK; grandchildren, Andrew Freeman, 

and wife Melissa- Pound, VA., Larua Elizabeth Polly and

David- Pound, VA., Tiffany Freeman- Pound, VA., 

Ashley Freeman and Brandon Freeman both of Homer, AK.; 

great- grandchildren, Hayden Stanley, Journey Stanley, Lucas 

Freeman, Abigail Freeman and Deacon Polly; a sister, Donna

Meade and husband Jerry- Pound, VA; a brother, Gary 

Freeman and wife Margaret- Wise, VA; nephews, Anthony 

“Tony” Wright and Jastin Freeman; a niece, Radess Meade; 

an ex-wife, Janice Freeman- Homer, AK.; special friends, 

Shirley Fleming- Pound, VA and Mike Combs- Pound, VA. 

(whom he loved like his own son.); a host of friends and 

loved ones to mourn his passing and cherish his memory.

  Graveside services will be conducted at 1:00 pm 

Wednesday January 13, 2021 at Powell Valley Memorial 

Gardens- Big Stone Gap, VA. with Reverend Gary Freeman 

and Reverend Steven Freeman officiating. Family and friends 

are asked to meet at the chapel at the cemetery at 12:45 pm. 

  In lieu of flowers, the family asked that donations be made 

to the Pound Rescue Squad- PO Box 711-Pound, VA 24279.

  Baker Funeral Home – Pound, VA is serving the family 

of James Ray Freeman.

  POUND, VA- In loving memory of  Rev. Thurman Mullins, born June 30, 1943, in Whitesburg, Ky., God called him home on January 9, 2021.  Thurman is survived by his beloved wife Catherine Mullins, 3 sons Jon (fiancé Amber Nelson) Braeden Workman, and Brylan Mullins, 3 daughters Amy Mullins, Renay Blevins (Eugene), and Heather George 

(Steven); grandchildren, Asha, Cecilia,Angelina, Austin, Ariel, Mason, Justin, Hunter, Brian, Joey and Amanda; 11

great grandchildren and one on the way  ; brothers, Billy Ray Mullins ( Lomaretta)-Pound, VA, Dennis Mullins- Duffield, VA and John Mullins (Norma)-Pinnacle, NC; 

sisters, Royola Walker-Fredricksburg, VA, Peggy Beverly (Jerald)-Palatka, FL, Janet Sturgill-Wise, VA, Fayetta Sturgill- Pound, VA, Wanda Strange-Wise, VA, Catherine 

Isom (Cecil)-Norton, VA, Regina Mullins (Chris)-SouthDakota and Tammy Mullins (Randy “Boot”)-Danville, WV; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of 

friends and family. 

  Thurman was preceded in death by his parents Richard “Bee” and Goldie Mullins, one sister Jolene Short, and one son Thurman Shaun Mullins. 

  Thurman was the most loving, compassionate, and caring person you’d ever meet. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, and friend.

  The family would like to give special thanks to Dennis Mullins and Peggy Beverly for the support, care, and love throughout the years. Catherine would also like to give special thanks to their granddaughter Asha Bree and grandson Austin Danielson for always dropping everything and coming whenever we needed them.

  Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00pm Tuesday January 12, 2021 with Pastor Hunter Deel (grandson) officiating. The family will receive friends from 12 Noon until time of services In accordance with Covid-19 restrictions, social distancing practices will be implemented, and face masks inside and outside the building will be required for attendance.

  Pound, VFW Post 9600 will conduct military services inthe funeral home parking lot. Burial will follow in the Dotson Cemetery where grandsons will serve as pallbearers.

  Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Rev. Thurman Mullins.  

 POUND, VA- Lanny Pete Bolling, 77, peacefully went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on January 7, 2021.

  He is survived by his wife Candace, his two children, Matthew (wife Rebecca and granddaughter, Rachael.) and Lanny (husband Jonathan), and many brothers and sisters, Donnie Boilling, Peggy Varner, (husband Gary), Gary Dee Bolling (wife Colma), Jennifer Mullins (husband Fred), Joni

Barnette, Tammy Hayes and Timothy Bolling (wife Gina). He is also survived by his clan of nieces and nephews and their children. And, he leaves behind his lifelong best friend, 

Craig Fleming.

  Pete was born in Flat Gap, Pound, VA on August 21, 1943, the last child to be born at the home of Belva and Paul Bolling. 

He graduated from Pound High School and attended Clinch Valley College in Wise, VA for a year before he was drafted into the Army and was deployed to Vietnam, where he was a helicopter mechanic and gunner. After his military service, Pete graduated from Clinch Valley College with a degree in business. Pete owned and operated Flat Gap Construction, Bolling Brothers Coal Company and Bolling Excavating LLC. 

Pete was loved by all and will be missed. Memories of will forever bring smiles to faces of those that knew him.

  A welcoming of family and friends will be held at Baker Funeral Home- Pound, VA on Monday January 11, 2021 from 10:00am- 11:00 am. The funeral service and burial will be private, limited to his immediate family.

  Pallbearers are Jonathan Whittaker, Josh Hayes, Seth Bolling, John Patrick Stallard, Elijah Haynes, Sean Varner, Tyler Mullins and Mike Glovier. Serving as Honorary pallbearers, Craig Fleming, Edwin Cross (Pigeon), his close and dear friend he met at Mountain Homes, VA and Ralph Holloway (Doc), his Guns-A-Go brother.

  We will be following state mandated occupancy and social distancing standards. Mask must be worn at all times and will 

not be furnished by the family or the funeral home.

  Pete found great joy in his pets and peace in the presence of animals. Instead of flowers, he would hope that you’d 

consider a donation to the Wise County Animal Shelter in his name. He was also passionate about helping his fellow 

Veterans and would be appreciative of donations to the Disabled American Veterans at (www.dav.org).

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

  CLINTWOOD, VA – Angela Hobbs, 60, entered peacefully into eternity Thursday January 7, 2021 from the Pikeville Medical Center- Pikeville, KY. Her loving sisters were by her side.

  Angela was of the Christian faith. She was a 

devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister aunt and friend. Angela was a beautician and enjoyed her work for almost 30 years, making people happy and loving to see them laugh was all part of her charm at work. She was so kind hearted to everyone and as pretty on the inside as she was on the outside. Angela was a great listener and was very supportive to people and their feelings and would try to give them sound advice 

when needed. She also enjoyed sewing when she had the time. Her grandson Pierceton was the light of her life for the last 

several years. 

  Angela was preceded in death by her husband Jeff (Hooter)  Hobbs; her parents James and Cora (Newsome) Elkins; infant brothers Jerry Elkins, Terry Elkins Ronnie Keith Elkins; brother Charles Elkins; infant sister Jennifer Lynn Elkins; paternal grandparents Johnny and Minnie Elkins; and maternal grand-parents Sam and Dollie Newsome.

  Survivors include her daughter Candace Hobbs-Plainfield, IN; her son Jeffery Brent Hobbs- Pound, VA; her grandson Pierceton Hobbs- Wise, VA; her sisters Geneva Varner and husband Gary-Pound, VA, Delores (Dee) Stanley and husband Greg-Wise, VA. and Teresa Boggs-Pound, VA; her brothers Jimmy Elkins and wife Novia-Pound, VA, Tony Elkins and wife Donna–Pound, VA, Steve (Pal) Elkins-Pound, VA and Jeff Elkins- Pound, VA; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of friends and loved ones.

  Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 pm Saturday January 9, 2021 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Randy Carter officiating. The family will receive friends from 12 noon until time of services.

  We will be following state mandates for occupancy and Social distancing. Masks must be worn at all times.

  Burial will follow at the Bolling Cemetery in the Flat Gap Section of Pound where family members will serve as pallbearers. 

  Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Angela K. Hobbs 

 BIG STONE GAP, VA- Sara Hobbs, 48, passed away unexpectedly Monday January 4, 2021 at her residence.

  Sara was a free spirit, moving often and never really settling in one place for very long. She enjoyed life on her terms.

  Sara was preceded in death by her parents Simon Peter Jessee and Vicky Kay Davis Mullins; her maternal grandparents Denver and Opal Davis; her brother Curtis 

Jessee; her aunts Doris Ann Davis and Mary Cantrell; and an uncle Donald Davis.

  Survivors include her husband Denver Hobbs-Big Stone Gap, VA; her aunts Starlet Mullins and husband Acie-Kingsport, TN and Patsy Siler and husband John- Crestwood, KY; her uncle Ray Davis-Pound, VA; 

several cousins; and a host of friends and loved ones.

  It was Sara’s wishes to be cremated and there will be no public services.

  Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Sara Opel Hobbs.

 WISE, VA – Linda Lorayne Mullins, 63, passed away unexpectantly Wednesday December 30, 2020 at Norton Community Hospital.

   Linda was of the Christian faith. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Linda was class President, active in the Beta Club and attended CVC where she received a bachelor degree in education. Linda was an elementary and head start teacher for both Dickenson and Wise County Schools, she loved children and watching them learn and develop. She was an avid reader and loved to travel , going to visit her daughter and family as often as possible. Linda greatest joy was her grandchildren and the time she spent with them. Linda never met a stranger, she was loved by all that knew her.

  Linda was preceded in death by her parents Willis and Betty (Brown) Mills.

  Survivors include her husband, Sammy Mullins-Wise, VA; her daughters Samantha Sturgill and husband Trevor-Fort Nellis Air Force Base, Las Vegas NV and Cynthia Mullins-Wise, VA; her grandchildren Jaxon Kayne Sturgill, Kendall Rayne Sturgill, Cierra Jade Mullins, Caden Jacob Mullins and Chloe Jalyn Mullins; a sister Crystal Mills Odle-Big Stone Gap; a brother James Mills and wife Martha-Big Stone Gap, VA; so many special friends she meet thought life; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of friends and loved ones.

   Through her loving and thoughtful gift of tissue donation, Linda was able to help many people live a better life.

   Memorial services will be conducted at 1:00pm Tuesday January 5, 2021 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Jerry Collier officiating. The family will receive friends from 12 noon until time of services.

  We will follow state mandates for occupancy and social distancing. Masks must be worn at all times.

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

 POUND, VA – Bill Stanley, 72, entered into eternity January 1, 2021 from Holston Valley Medical Center-Kingsport, TN after a courageous battle with several respiratory diseases.

  Bill was a Christian of the Baptist faith. He was a retired heavy equipment operator for over 35 years with several coal companies. Bill always believed in working to support his family. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and being outdoors. Bill loved being on Facebook, probably being their #1 inmate in Facebook jail. Bill either liked you or he didn’t…he lived his life the way he wanted with no apologies. But mostly he loved spending with his family, his beagles, 

his german sheppards, his bulldogs and his great pyrenees.

     Bill was preceded in death by his parents Calvin Eugene Stanley and Francis Beatrice (Short) Stanley; an infant brother Bobby Joel Stanley and brothers Jimmy Stanley

and Earl Stanley.

  Survivors include his loving wife of 53 years Shirley (Stewart) Stanley- Pound, VA ; daughters, Melissa(Missy) Van Huss and husband Eugene-Pound, VA, Laurissa Phillips

and husband Travis- Pound, VA sons Billy Stanley and wife Melinda-Pound, VA , Joel Stanley and wife Tammy-Big Stone Gap and Randall Barnes and wife Ashley- Pound, VA 

VA; grandchildren, Joshua Stanley Kane VanHuss and wife Randee, Katelyn VanHuss, Haley Stanley, Cole Stanley, Mason Stanley, Kaleb Stanley, Calvin Barnes, Emma Barnes, Dalton Phillips, and E J Barnes; adopted granddaughter, Alyssa Branham; great grandchildren, Lilly Anne Branson, 

Christopher Branson, Aubree VanHuss, Kase VanHuss and Eli (Fred) Stanley; sisters Carolyn Strouth-Pound, VA, June Strouth and husband Jerry-Pound, VA, Betty Robinson and husband Brent- Meadowview, VA and Diane Addington and husband Danny-Pound, VA; brothers Don Stanley and wife Jedena-Coeburn, VA, Tommy Stanley and wife Greta-Pound, VA and David Stanley and wife Colleen-Pound, VA; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of friends and loved ones.

  Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 pm January 3, 2021 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Nolan Stanley

officiating. The family will receive friends from 12 noon until time of services. We will follow state mandates for occupancy and social distancing. Masks must be worn at all times.

  Burial will follow in the Stanley Cemetery (Birchfield section)-Wise, VA where family members will serve as pallbearers. 

  Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Bill E. Stanley

 POUND, VA – James “Doodle” Adams, 53, passed away Thursday December 24, 2020 from the Holston Valley Medical Center-Kingsport, TN. 

  Doodle was of the Christian faith. He was a loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He was a former 

employee for the City of Norton where he worked for 16 years as a mechanic and then a shop foreman. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, riding horses, gardening and doing yardwork. 

   Doodle was preceded in death by his parents Donald Jay and Aleda Adams; his wife Stephanie Adams and a niece Samantha Adams.

  Survivors include his daughters Caitlin Le-Clearwater, FL and Allie Adams-Pound, VA; grandchildren Calvin Le, Chandler 

Le and Hallie Phillips; brothers Donald Jr. “Sam” Adams and wife Missy-Pound, VA, Shane Adams and wife Amy–Pound, VA; 

and Danny Adams and wife Kim-Clintwood, VA; an aunt, Stella Heath-Billings, MT; several nieces, nephews and cousins; special 

friends J P Sturgill and Langley McCoy; and a host of friends and loved ones.

  Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 pm Saturday 

December 26, 2020 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with David Stanley speaking. The family will receive friends from 

1:00 pm until time of services.

  We will be following state mandates for capacity and social distancing.

  Burial will follow in the Levi Cantrell Cemetery where family members and friends will serve as pallbearers.

  Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of James “Doodle” Adams

  POUND, VA- Joylin Edwards, 94, entered into eternity Monday December 21, 2020 from Clintwood Heritage Hall- Clintwood, VA.

  Joylin was a Christian of the Baptist faith. She worked for many years and retired from Crown-Cork and Seal in Baltimore, MD She was an avid reader and enjoyed gardening.

Joylin had a “Greenthumb” she love

d raising beautiful flowers and plants.  

  Joylin is preceded in death by her parents, James and Della (Lipps) Edwards; sisters, Munden Kapelka, Evelyn Butterworth and Wanda Chester; brother, Starlan Edwards; 

and nephew, Mitchell Chester.

  Survivors include her nephew, Tommy Chester and companion Marla Wilson- Wise, VA; several nieces, nephews and cousins and a host of friends and loved ones to mourn her passing and cherish her memory. Special thanks to the staff at Clintwood Heritage Hall- Clintwood, VA for the care and 

support they gave to Joylin.

  Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00am Wednesday December 23, 2020 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel.

  Burial will follow in the Meade Cemetery on Sarvis Road- Pound, VA where family member will serve as pallbearers.

We will be flowing state mandated occupancy and social distancing standards. Masks must be worn at all times.

  Baker Funeral Home- Pound, VA is serving the family of Joylin Edwards. 

  JENKINS, KY – Arcie Martin Whitaker, born March 3, 1939, entered into eternity Monday December 21, 2020 from Letcher Manor in Whitesburg, KY.  

  Arcie was a born again Christian a long time member and a 35 year deacon of the Payne Gap Freewill Baptist Church. 

Arcie was a veteran of the United States Army. He loved his God, his family and his country. He believed in working to 

provide for his family. Arcie was retail clerk for 30+ years at Pound Hardware. He enjoyed reading his Bible and was 

an avid UK Wildcat fan. He was a homebody and enjoyed gardening and canning and raising flowers. 

  Arcie was preceded in death by his loving wife of 62 years Ola Mae (Roberts) Whitaker; his parents John C. and Vina (Rose) Whitaker; five brothers James (Jack) Whitaker, Estes 

Whitaker, Pat Wayne Whitaker, Billie Mac Whitaker and Marcus Whitaker; and two sisters Mae Reed and Valma 

Johnson.

  Survivors include his daughter Anita Whitaker Holbrook –Payne Gap, KY; his son John Whitaker and wife Susie-

Madison, IN; four grandchildren Jessica (Chuck) Bentley-Russell Springs, KY, Jaime (Jason) Yates-Wise, VA Daniel Whitaker-Madison IN and Rebecca Whitaker –Madison, IN; one great-granddaughter Hayley Grace Bentley- Russell Springs, KY; three brothers Lum Whitaker, Clarence Whitaker and Russell Whitaker; two sisters Caroline Mullins and Wanda Jean Wright; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; his church family; special friends Jay Bird Roberts 

and Don Bailey; and a host of friends and loved ones. 

  Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 pm Tuesday December 22, 2020 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Hollis Bevins officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm until time of services. We will be following state mandates concerning occupancy and social distancing. Masks must be worn at all times.

  Burial will follow in the Whitaker Cemetery-Payne Gap, KY where family members will serve as pallbearers.

  Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Arcie Martin Whitaker.

 MANASSAS, VA – Larry Neil Mullins, 79, passed away Thursday December 17, 2020 from the Prince William Medical Center after an extended illness. His family was at his side.

  Larry was a Christian of the Baptist faith. He was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend.

After graduating from high school in Pound, VA he worked in the construction industry for years before starting his own 

business, Mullins Equipment Rentals, Inc. renting equipment and performing asphalt projects. 

  Larry was an avid music fan, he loved listening and played in a band.  He also enjoyed racing cars and even raced with his 

daughter Annie. Larry loved to play Rook and was known to cheat to win. 

  Larry was preceded in death by his parents Jasper J. (Black Jack) and Hazel D. (Whitt) Mullins; a grandson Matthew Hipsley;

a sister Vera Sue Moore; a brother Jasper Mullins, Jr.; and a great nephew T. J. Mullins

  Survivors include his son Larry Neil Mullins Jr. (Joe) and wife Emily-Aldi, VA; his daughter Diane (Annie) Mullins Robles-Mineral, VA; step daughter Pam Tisdale-Indiana; grandchildren Noah Robles, Adriana Robles, Jaden Mullins, Lucy Mullins, Hazel Mullins, Samuel Mullins, Melissa McKinney(David)Matthew’s wife Samantha Hipsley; great-grandchildren Nathan Hipsley, Nolan Hipsley, Mandolyn Lantz, Savannah McKinneyand Riggs McKinney; a sister Elaine Maxwell- Stephens City, VA; brothers Roger Mullins and wife Patricia-Strasburg, VA, Ronnie Mullins and wife Brenda-Pound/Abingdon, VA, Glen Mack Mullins and wife Benita-Wise, VA and Steven R. Mullins and wife Lynette-Pound, VA; the mother of his children Gloria Rouse-Mineral, VA; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of friends and loved ones.

  Funeral services will be conducted at1:00 pm Monday December 21, 2020 in the Baker Funeral home Chapel with Jason Mullins and 

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

  We will be following state mandates for occupancy and social distancing standards. Masks must be worn at all times.

  Burial will follow in the Whitt Cemetery on Little Road in the 

Mill Creek Section of Pound, VA where family members and friends will serve as pallbearers.

  Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Larry Neil Mullins.

POUND, VA – Helen J. Cox, 92, of the Indian Creek section 

of Pound, VA went to be with the Lord on Monday December 7, 

2020 from her daughter’s home in Norton, VA She was surrounded 

by her loving family.

Helen was of the Christian faith. She was a loving wife, mother, 

grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She loved 

reading her Bible before bed. Helen also enjoyed her flowers and 

hummingbirds, cooking and keeping a clean house. When she was 

younger she enjoyed gardening and canning and singing with her 

sisters. 

Helen was preceded in death by her husband Carroll Lee Cox; 

her parents Denver and Myrtle (Henry) Short; a son Benny Floyd 

Cox; granddaughters Bennye Helen Cox and September Cox: great-

granddaughter Ember Mullins; sisters Barbara Jean Stallard, Ruth 

Collins, Mildred Short, Louise Sturgill and Betty Adams; and 

brothers Harry Short, Derwood Short, Gary Short, Denver Short, Jr.,

Richard Short and Kenneth Short.

Those left to cherish her memory are her son Johnny Cox and 

wife Lisa-Pound, VA; daughters Kathy Cox Mullins and husband 

Billy-Wise, VA, Leah Cox Bullion and husband Butch-Norton, VA; 

daughter-in-law Alice Faye Cox-Wise, VA; grandchildren Seth Cox, 

Eli Cox, Samuel Cox, Forrest Mullins, Jesse Mullins; Andy Bullion 

and Juston Bullion; great-grandchildren Chase Bullion, Brook Bullion, 

Noah Mullins, Cainan Mullins, Jonah Mullins, Brycen Mullins and 

Aiden Mullins; great-great-grandchild Paisley Lee; 2 special nieces 

Colleen Brown and Mary Lou Williams; several nieces, nephews and 

cousins; and a host of friends and loved ones.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 pm Thursday December 

10, 2020 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Randy 

Carter officiating. The family will receive friends from 11:00 am until

time of services. We will be following state mandates on occupancy

and social distancing. Masks must be worn at all times. 

Helen will be laid to rest in the Riner-Cox-Browning Cemetery on 

Indian Creek where Seth Cox, Eli Cox, Andy Bullion, Forrest Mullins, 

Jesse Mullins, Sam Cox, Chase Bullion, Butch Bullion and Johnny 

Cox will serve as pallbearers.

Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Helen J. 

Cox.

  POUND, VA-Vonda Mae Phillips, 92, went home 

to be with her Lord and Savior Tuesday December,1, 

2020 from Heritage Hall- Wise, VA.

  Vonda was a Christian of the Baptist faith. She was a 

devoted mother to her children and loved spending as 

much time as she could with them. She enjoyed talking 

on the phone mostly calling her family and friends 

to make sure all was well with them. She was an excellent 

cook, also she liked canning and preserving from the 

garden. Vonda was an avid UK Wildcat Basketball fan. 

listening or watching the games whenever she could.

  Vonda was preceded in death by her son George 

Windell Phillips; her parents, George and Gertrude 

(Bateman) Stidham; sisters, Meritta Todd, Ila Bolling, 

Dorcie Carter; grandchildren, Christina Phillips and 

baby boy Boggs; a great grandchild, Jonathan Mullins; 

daughter- in- laws, Darlene Phillips and Bonnie Phillips; 

a son- in- law, Ricky Adams and the father of her 

children, George Elmer Phillips.

  Survivors include her daughters, Truby Boggs and 

husband Carson- Pound, VA., Ruby Mullins and 

husband Leonard- Pound, VA., Janet Mullins and 

husband Robert- Big Stone Gap, VA., Alta Martin 

and husband Walter-Pound, VA. and Ila Gaye Sturgill

and husband Calvert - Eolia, KY. Donna

Mullins and husband Raymond- Eolia, KY and Lynette

Adams- Eolia, KY; a son, Merle Phillips and wife 

Vicky- Pound, VA; a brother, Roy Lee Stidham and 

wife Joyce -Manassas, VA; 18 grandchildren; 38 great

grandchildren, children; 8great- great- grandchildren; 

a special friend, Mary Ratilff- Wise, VA; several nieces,

nephews and cousins and a host of friends and loved 

ones to mourn her passing and cherish her memory.

  Private graveside services will be conducted 

Thursday December 3, 2020 at Mt. Zion Cemetery- 

Pound, VA with Reverend Randy Carter and Reverend 

Mike Hunsucker officiating where grandsons and great

grandsons will be serving as pallbearers.

  We will be following state mandated occupancy and 

distance standards in the funeral home and at all 

graveside services. MASK MUST BE WORN AT ALL 

TIMES AND WILL NOT BE PROVIDED BY THE 

FAMILY OR THE FUNERAL HOME.

  Baker Funeral Home- Pound, VA is serving the family

of Vonda Mae Phillips.

  PARKTON, MD- Lana Carol Stidham, 79, entered into eternity Saturday November 21, 2020 from her residence. She was surrounded by her loving family.

  Lana was of the Baptist faith. She was a machine operator in the milling industry for 15 plus years, was an avid reader enjoying westerns and mysteries with James Patterson and Agatha Christie being two of her favorite writers. She also enjoyed watching TV, shows like CSI and just spending time with her family.  

  Lana was preceded in death by her daughter, Carolyn Stidham; her parents, Oscar and Beulah (Meade) Sheppard; a sister, Grace Sheppard; a brother, Lawrence Sheppard and a daughter-in-law Melissa Silsey Stidham.

  Survivors include her husband, Oliver Glenndale Stidham- Parkton, MD; a son, Jerry Keith Stidham- Glen Rock, PA; grandchildren, Patrick Stidham and wife Caitlin- Hanover, PA, Steven Stidham and wife Cara- Dillsburg, PA; great grandchildren, Makaylah 

Schachle, Hayden Drechler, Emalee Cox, Anabella Stidham, Macie Brubaker and Aubree Brubaker; sisters, Ione Sturgill- Pound, VA and Barbara Kendrick- Clintwood, VA; special friend, Peggy Spicer; several nieces, nephews cousins and a host of friends and loved ones.

  Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 pm Monday November 30, 2020 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Randy Carter officiating. The family will receive friends from 11:00am until time of services. Burial will follow in the Sturgill / Mullins Cemetery- Pound, VA where family members

and friends will serve as pallbearers.

  We are be following State Mandated occupancy and social distancing standards. MASK MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES and will not be provided by the family or funeral home.

  Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Lana Carol Stidham.

 POUND, VA- Jakey R. Hamilton, 78, passed away Friday November 27, 2020 from the Holston Valley Medical Center, Kingsport, TN.

  Jakey was of the Baptist faith. He was a member of the UMWA and a retired coal truck driver. Jakey was an avid reader,

western novels being  his favorite, he was always working on cars or equipment (especially during hay season) for someone. 

Jakey loved being outside, he actually liked to mow, he and his wife would work together for hours around the house. He loved 

people and enjoyed visiting his longtime friends and family. 

  Jakey was preceded in death by his parents, Edd Hamilton and Eura (Powers) Hamilton.

   Suvivors include the love of his life and his of 17 years, Maxine (Hubble) Hamilton- Pound, VA; daughters, Greta Miller and husband DJ- Coeburn, VA, Denise Anders- Johnson City, TN and Courtney Yates- Clintwood, VA; sons, Jeff Chandler and wife 

Romona- Haysi, VA and Mark Chandler and wife Jennifer- Smithsburg, MD;grandchildren, Drew Miller, Andrew Chandler, Emma Chandler, Nathan Chandler, Parkes Chandler, Faith Yates and Destiny McClure, special cousin, and lifelong friend, William “Pig” Powers; cousins and numerous friends and loved ones.

   Private graveside services will be conducted Sunday, November 29, 2020 at the Powers Cemetery (on Cumbo Hill)- 

Pound, VA with Elder Stacy Potter and Reverend Robert Owens officiating. 

   We will be following State Mandated social distancing standards. MASK MUST BE WORE AT ALL TIMES and will not be provided by the family or the funeral home. 

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

  POUND, VA- Rebecca Danielle Gentry, 26, passed away suddenly on Sunday November 22, 2020 from her sister’s residence in Norton, VA. 

  Rebecca was of the Freewill Baptist faith. She was such a girly- girl, loving to be pampered , having her makeup and 

hair done by her sister and best friend Amanda. Rebecca had a beautiful soul, a contagious smile and a sparkle in her eyes to everyone she came in contact with. She loved being with her family and friends. Rebecca will be deeply missed by all that knew her.

  Rebecca is preceded in death by her fiancé and love of her life Anthony Peak; paternal grandparents Goffery and Artie Gentry; maternal grandparents, James and Morlene Sergeant; and her uncles Jimmy Sergeant and Jerry Sergeant.

  Survivors include her parents, Joseph and Dorothy (Sergeant) Gentry-Pound, VA; a sister, Amanda Reeves and husband 

Brian-Norton, VA; brothers, Joseph Gentry Jr- Pound, VA, Chad Gentry- Bristol, VA and Jason Gentry- Pound, VA; nieces, Emma Gentry, Jasmine Reeves, Rachel Reeves and Abby Reeves; nephews, Chad Gentry and Gabriel Gentry: special friend, Jeff Carter; and numerous friends and loved 

ones to mourn her passing and cherish her memory. 

  Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 pm Friday November 27, 2020 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Randy Carter officiating. The family will receive 

friends from 11:00 am until time of services. 

  Burial will follow at the Mt. Zion Cemetery- Pound, VA where Joseph Gentry, Chad Gentry, Josh Gentry, Jason Gentry, Jeff Carter, Randy Boggs and Brian Reeves will serve as pallbearers. Clyde Stidham will serve as honorary pallbearer.

  We will be following State Mandated occupancy and social distancing standards. MASKS MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES  and will not be provided by the family or the funeral home. 

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

  Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of  Rebecca Danielle Gentry.

 SPOTSYLVANIA, VA – Sara Lael Helton, 35, passed away Thursday November 19, 2020.

  Sara is survived by her children Madison Eberly, Kyleigh Lael and David Helton; parents Yvonne and Michael Furrow and 

Charles Lael Jr.; sister Rebecca Anctil; brother Charles Lael III; grandparents Charles Lael  Sr. and Betty Jo Lael; and a host of 

aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

  Sara was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents Bobby and Anna Mullins, in whose loving arms she now rests.

  All services will be private. Interment will take place at the Gilmer Mullins Cemetery-Pound VA.

  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the Sara Lael Helton Go Fund Me Page.

  Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Sara Leal Helton.

  POUND, VA- Teleca Morine Wright, 60, passed away Friday November, 6, 2020 from her sister’s home after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Her loving family was by her side.

  Teleca was a spiritual woman and loved life. She also enjoyed  listening to classic music, making crafts , she was an animal lover, 

gardening, and spending time with her family and friends.  

Teleca is preceded in death by her parents, Burley and Ovie (Hamilton) Mullins; two brothers, Larry Mullins and Gene Mullins.

  Survivors include her daughter, Olivia Mullins- Pound, VA; a son Derek Calhoun- Pound, VA; grandchildren, Felicity Short, September Fleming and Lacy Calhoun; sisters, Rosana Boggs and husband 

Danny- Pound, VA and Eloise Hall- Pound, VA; special friend, Curtis McCoy; life long friend Sandy Boone; former husband, Jimmy Wright; several nieces, nephews and cousins and a host of friends and loved ones to mourn her passing and cherish her memory. 

  Per Teleca wishes, she was to be cremated at her death. Memorial services  for Teleca will be conducted at a later date.

  Baker Funeral Home is serving the family of Teleca Morine Wright.

  WISE, VA- Ronnie Dean Riner, 79, (affectionately known as Uncle Fudd) entered into eternal rest on Tuesday on November 3, 2020 from his home with family and friends by his side.

  Ronnie was a Christian of the Baptist faith. He had attended church his whole life. Ronnie was a very talented man, he made his living as a mechanic and preparation plant foreman, having worked for nearly 16 years for Bethlehem Coal and 18 years for Humphreys Enterprises. Ronnie also loved music, especially Celtic music and church hymns.He was quite accomplished on the guitar, banjo and keyboard. Ronnie also loved being in his garage and riding motorcycles. But his biggest joy was the time he spent with his family, especially his grand kids.

  Ronnie was preceded in death by his son Dean Allen Riner; his parents Robert and Ruby (Bailey) Riner; and a sister Emma Williams.

  Survivors include the love of his life for 60+ years his wife Lois (Gilley) Riner; two granddaughters Amy Beth Riner of Blountville, Utah and Holly Marie Croce and husband Alec of New Jersey; one great-grandson Dean Andrew Croce; former daughter-in-law Donna Eads of Pulaski , VA; brothers-in-law, Paul Gilley (Clara)-Pound, VA, Glendale Gilley (Judy)- Nicklesville, VA and Randall Williams-Roswell, GA; sister-in-law Judy Clawson (LC)-Wise, VA; several nieces and nephews; special friends Kat and Connie Adams who loved and respected his strong faith; and friends too numerous to count.

  Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Friday November 6, 2020 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Stacy Vanover and Elder Stacy Potter officiating . The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until time of services.

  We will be following stat mandated occupancy and social distancing standards. Masks must be worn at all times and will not be provided by the family or the funeral home.  

  Graveside services will be conducted at 1:00 pm Saturday November 7, 2020 at the Gilley Family Cemetery-Pound, VA where Brett Gilley, Trevor Boggs, George Dean, Marty Clawson, Glen Bendall, Sonny Gilleyand David Osborne will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Professor Phil Shelton, Whitney Bolling, L C Clawson. Paul Gilley and Junior Gilley. Family and friends are asked to meet at Baker Funeral Home by 12 noon to prepare to go in procession to the cemetery.

  Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Ronnie Dean Riner.

  WISE, VA – James Rose, 76, got his wings Tuesday November 3, 2020 as he left this world for Heaven. He was surrounded by his

loving family.

  James was a Christian. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He was a man of many talents and held different jobs to provide for his family. He was a lifelong farmer and 

a former surface miner as well as an underground miner. He loved the 

outdoors, hunting, watching wrestling on Monday Night Raw, riding around and going to church. But his greatest joy was the time he spent with his family.

  James was preceded in death by his parents, Fletcher and Myrtle (Little) Rose; his sisters Tenna Jean Tackett, Goldie Belcher, Nellie Branham and Pearlie Rose; and his brothers, Frank Rose, Crit Rose, Ira Rose, Jim Rose and Basil Rose; grandsons, Marty Jay Triplett and Larry Sergent Jr. 

  Survivors include his loving wife of 55 years Evelina (Layne) Rose-Wise, VA; his daughters, Anita Freeman (Jerry)- Wise, VA, Phylisa

Sergent (Larry)-Wise, VA, Nellie Weaver (Billy)- Wise, VA, Virginia Rose (Michelle Mullins) - Wise, VA and Delena McCurdy (Thomas)- Wise, VA; grandchildren Sylvia Mullins (Johnny), Christy Skeens 

(Shannon ), B.J. Weaver (Candace), and Tiffani Baker (Nate), Kali Adams (John Allen), Chase Adams and Kierra McCurdy; great-grand-children Ayden Skeens, Jay Jay Triplett, Ryder Mullins, Kaegan Baker,

Julianna Weaver Parker Mullins, Jayce Sergent and Amelia Baker; a brother, Dudley Rose (Jenny) –Norfolk, VA; several nieces, nephews and cousins; special friends Roger Dingus and Leonard Lester; and a host of friends and loved ones.

  Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Thursday November 5, 2020 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Jack Calhoun and Reverend Roger Dingus officiating. The family will receive friends

from 5:00 pm until time of services.

We will be following state mandated occupancy and social distancing 

standards. Masks must be worn at all times and will not be provided by 

the family or the funeral home.

 Graveside services will be conducted at 2:00 pm Friday November 6, 2020 at the Rose Hill Family Cemetery in the Rocky Fork Section of Wise, VA where Jerry Freeman, Larry Sergent, Billy Weaver, Thomas McCurdy, B.J. Weaver, Chase Adams, Johnny Ray Mullins and Nate Baker will serve as pallbearers. Family and friends are asked to meet at Baker Funeral Home by 1:00 pm to prepare to go in procession to the cemetery.  

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

  POUND, VA – Loretta Baker Mullins, 82, passed away peacefully Monday October 26, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving 

family.

  She was born in Pound, VA, daughter of the late William Ray and Gertie Meade Baker. In addition to her parents she was preceded in 

death by her loving husband of 61+ years Bennie Allen Mullins; and sons Steve Allen Mullins and Johnny Dale Mullins.

  Loretta was a Christian and a member of Hope Freewill Baptist Church. She attended Ferbie Chapel and was a former member of Fairwood Freewill Baptist Church, Fairfax, VA. Loretta was an active member of every church she attended and loved working with children. She taught Sunday School, Children’s Church, oversaw Vacation Bible 

School and directed Christmas plays.

Loretta was a devoted mother spending the first 20+ years of her married life raising and providing guidance to four rambunctious sons. In addition to being a homemaker she was an avid reader, loved making 

quilts, gardening and making peanut butter fudge for family and friends.

  After raising her family, she entered the workplace working several years at the Fabric House in Pound and in the fabric department at Walmart in Norton for over 15 years.

  Survivors include sons Larry Neil Mullins, Brandon, MS and Scott Mullins, Pound, VA; grandchildren Tracey Michael and husband Mikie, Dr. Courtney Mullins, Jake Mullins, and Tanner Mullins; great-grand-children Owen Michael, Emmet Michael and Levi Michael; sisters Janet Robinson and husband J.T., Juanita Kelly and husband Harry, and 

Neva Webb and husband Danny; an aunt, an uncle; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of friends.

  A special thanks to all the nurses and caregivers who lovingly cared for 

Loretta.  

  Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 pm Friday October 30, 2020 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Ed Slemp officiating. Visitation will be from 12 Noon until time of services.

  We will be following state mandated occupancy and social distancing standards. Masks must be worn at all times. THE FAMILY REQUIRES THAT EVERYONE WEARS A MASK AT ALL TIMES!  

  Burial will follow in the Meade Cemetery on Ferbie Road in Pound, VA where Scott Mullins, Larry Mullins, Tony Webb, Jason 

Kelly, Tanner Mullins and Jimmy Carroll (Bud) Powers will serve as pallbearers.

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

  BIG STONE GAP, VA- Leah Mae (Boggs) Branham, 90, entered peacefully into eternity Sunday October 18, 2020 

from her residence. She was surrounded by her loving family.

  Leah was of the Baptist faith. She was an avid reader, she was especially fond of the local history. Leah was very talented and creative having won several awards for her 

flower arrangements and wreaths. She enjoyed raising flowers and gardening. She also like canning and preserving whenever 

she could. Her greatest love was spending time with her family. 

  Leah is preceded in death by her parents, Marion Edwin Boggs and Hazel (Adams) Boggs; and a brother Robert E. Boggs.

  Survivors include her loving and devoted husband of  nearly 73 years, Curtis Branham- Big Stone Gap, VA; her daughters, Cheryl Marshall-Pound, VA; Linda Jane Branham- Big Stone Gap, VA, Paula O’brien- Big Stone Gap, VA and Susan Couch- Oak Island NC; grandchildren, Kimberly Mullins, Gina Bolling, Karoline Motley, Gabrielle Quinley, Shannon Sanders and Laure Couch; great–grand-children, Sarah Bolling Hagan, Andrew Mullins, Seth Bolling, Cameron Quinley, Ryan Motley and Colton Motley.; great-great- grandchildren, Scarlette Hogan, Adeline Hogan and Afton Mullins; 

brothers, Roger Boggs- Kingsport, TN., and Van Buren Boggs-Pound, VA; several nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends and loved ones to cherish her memory. 

  Leah’s family would like to give a special thanks to MSA Hospice and staff and the caregivers that took such loving care of ourmother. Your kindness will always be remembered.

  Private graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 am Tuesday October 20, 2020 at Crouse Cemetery-Pound, VA. where family

members will serve as pallbearers. Family and friends are asked to meet at the funeral home by 10:30 to  prepare to go in procession to the cemetery.

  Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Leah Mae Branham.

  POUND, VA – Teddy Lee Powers, 51, entered peacefully into eternity Saturday October 17, 2020 from his residence on Cumbo Hill after a courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family.

  Teddy was a Christian of the Baptist faith. He was a loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend. Although Teddy 

was a man of physical stature he always had a boyish grin on his face and was really a gentle soul. He was a former coal miner 

with over 32 years of experience. He worked hard and believed in doing so to provide for his family. He loved deer and coon hunting, 

fishing and the outdoors. He was an avid horseman and enjoyed trail riding, camping with his horse riding family and going to horse shows. Teddy was Bubbo to so many children who all hope to be as brave 

and strong as their hero. 

  Teddy was preceded in death by his mother, Judy Lou Powers; his maternal grandparents Clyde and Elizabeth Owens; and his paternal grandparents, James Luther and Celesta Hamilton Powers.

  Survivors include his wife of nearly 28 years and the love of his life Melissa (Meade) Powers-Pound, VA; his son and best friend, Isaac Powers-Pound, VA; his father, William Pig Powers-Pound, VA; his sister, Regina Adkins and husband Greg-Kingsport, TN; his brother, Tony Powers and wife Tina-Pound, VA; nephews, Brandon Powers, Devin Adkins and Dawson Meade; a special niece, Haley Meade; great nephews, Gideon Adkins, Toby Adkins and Witten Mack Edwards; great nieces, Addyson Adkins and Ellie Edwards; mother and father- in- law, Jeff and Carolyn Meade- Pound, VA; brother-in- law, Jeff (Bubby) Meade and wife Dana- Pound, VA; his many coworkers and mining family; his hunting and horse riding friends and so many other friends from around the world that Teddy made in his short time here on earth.

Special thanks to Teddy’s lifelong friend, Sam Mullins for taking him on his last horse ride to his final resting place. I’m sure he is smiling down from Heaven.  

  Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 Tuesday October 20, 2020 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Eddie Rose and Reverend Robert Owens officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until time of services.

  Graveside services will be conducted at 12 noon Wednesday October 21, 2020 at Powers Family Cemetery-Pound, VA where Brandon Powers, Tony Powers, Darrell Belcher, Ronnie Hensley, Logan Eskridge, Wayne McCoy, Bubby Meade, Dawson Meade and Devin Adkins will serve as pallbearers; Serving as honorary pallbearers is a host of lifelong horse riding family, camping friends, close family and his mining coworkers. We couldn’t begin to name all the people who’ve touched his life. Family and friends are asked to meet at the Baker Funeral Home by 11:00am to prepare to go in procession to the cemetery.

  We will be following state-mandated occupancy and social distancing standards. Masks must be worn at all times and will not be provided by the family or funeral home.

  Baker Funeral Home- Pound, VA will be serving the family of Teddy Lee Powers.

  POUND, VA- Glenn “Pappy” Baldwin, 74, went to be with his Lord on Friday October 16, 2020 from his residence. He was surrounded by his loving family.
Glenn was a Christian and attended Mill Creek Church of God of Prophecy, Pound, VA. He was proud to be a veteran of the 
United States Army, having served in Vietnam. Glenn worked as coal surface miner for 40 plus years. He never met a stranger and enjoyed reminiscing with friends and family, he also liked gardening, watching old westerns on TV, repairing old chainsaws, collecting guns of all sorts, collecting antiques and going to flea markets when he could.He always loved his dogs, especially Annie. 
 Glenn is preceded in death by his parents, Hearl Preston and Myrtle Beatrice Castle Baldwin, sisters, Ina Mae Baldwin, 
Lelar Baldwin, Carol Beutler, Nancy Baldwin and Linda Baldwin; brothers, Carson Baldwin, Billy Baldwin, Coy Baldwin and Rolie Baldwin.
 Survivors include his loving wife, Lois Childers Baldwin- Pound, VA, his sons, Glenn Baldwin Jr- Pound, VA, Jody Potter and wife Connie- Surgoinsville, TN, Jack Potter and wife Beth- Lexington, KY, and Nick Potter and wife Robin- Greeneville, TN; daughters, Vanessa Baldwin and Todd Pucket- Bristol, VA and Penny Johnson and husband Chester- Neon, KY; grandchildren, Justin Potter, Ryan Potter, Jeremy Dotson, Whitney Tyree, Josh Potter, Paige Adams, Sobel Dickerson, Adam Potter, Haley Potter,  and Jacob Potter; great grandchildren, Skyler Dickerson, Adileh Dickerson, Titus Dickerson, Karsyn Adams, Keegan Adams, Grayson Tyree, Finnley 
Tyree, Elliott Tyree, Jaxon Potter, Eden Potter, Braxton Potter, Kingston Potter and Harper Dotson; brothers, Avis Baldwin and wife Sherry- Virgie, KY., Alfo Baldwin and wife Kaaren- Weed, CA and Shade Baldwin- Burdine, KY; numerous nieces, nephew and cousins and a host of special friends.

  Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00am Monday October 19, 2020 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Pat Dockery and Pastor Josh Tyree officiating. 
 Pound VFW Post 9600 will conduct military graveside services in the funeral home parking lot. Burial will follow at Green Acres Cemetery- Whitesburg, KY. where family members will serve as pallbearers.
 We will be following state-mandated occupancy and social distancing stands. Masks must be worn at all times and will not be provided by the family or funeral home.
 The family will receive friends after 5:00 pm Sunday October 18, 2020 at Baker Funeral Home.
 Baker Funeral Home–Pound, VA is serving the family of Glenn Baldwin.

  HAYMOND, KY- Ricky Ratliff, 66, passed away Friday October 16, 2020 from his residence. He was surrounded by his loving family.

  Ricky was a Christian and attended the Church of God. He was a former coal miner with 14+ years of experience. 

He enjoyed hunting, fishing and watching westerns on TV, but what he loved most of all was the time he spent with his 

grandbabies. Rick was just happy being at home.

  Ricky was preceded in death by his wife Elsie Marie (Mullins) Ratliff; his parents Marvin Ratliff and Ardath (Looney) Ratliff; sisters, Shirley Baker, Rita Ratliff, Kozetta Ratliff; and brothers, Danny Ratliff, Charles Ratliff and Roger Ratliff.

  Survivors include his daughters, Erica Ratliff and husband Jarrod Sexton-Cromona, KY and Carly Niedwiecki-Brighton, MI; his grandchildren Ollie Sexton, Kayden Fleming, Dalton Taylora, Ethan Taylor and another one the way; his twin sister, Vicky Dabbs-Wyandot, MI; brothers, Jeff Ratliff, Orbie Ratliff, Rex Ratliff and Randy Ratliff- all of Jenkins, KY; his in-laws; several nieces, nephews and cousins; his beloved dog Trixie; and a host of friends and loved ones. 

  Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 pm Monday October 19, 2020 at the Fleming Neon Church of God with Reverend Freddy Johnson officiating. Burial will follow at the Mullins Family Cemetery- Haymond, KY where family members will serve as pallbearers.

  Visitation will be conducted Sunday October 18, 2020 starting at 4:00 pm for the family and 5:00 pm for friends at the Fleming Neon Church of God.

  Baker Funeral Home–Pound, VA is serving the family of Ricky Neil Ratilff.

  POUND, VA – Mr. Fred Cantrell, 87, was escorted into Heaven by the Lord Thursday September 10, 2020 from the Pikeville Medical Center.

  Fred was a Christian of the Southern Baptist faith and a member of the First Baptist Church- Pound, VA. ( he loved going to church when he was able.) He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather to his family and will be missed by them all. He was a retired surface miner with over 20 years of experience and a member of the United Mine Workers of America. He believed in working for a living. Fred was proud to have played tight end for the very first Pound High School football team. He was an avid fisherman, teaching all his grandchildren how to cast an open rod at a young age ,he also enjoyed hunting and just being outdoors. Fred was a man of his word, if he told you something… you could count on it. After retirement he and Geneva spent most of the winters in Florida. 

  Fred was preceded in death by his parents James and Dulcena (Stanley) Cantrell; his sisters Goldie Dotson, Eva Cantrell, Martha 

Fleming, Oma Mullins. Ruthie Dotson, Lula Mullins and Edith Belcher; and his brothers Luther Cantrell, Carson Cantrell and 

Fitzhugh Cantrell; a grandson, Andrew Duane Dye; and his sons-in-law Deckie Dotson and Cecil Duane (C D) Dye. 

  Survivors include his wife of 68 years Geneva (Lawson) Cantrell-

Pound, VA; daughters Debra Dye -Powhatan, VA and Donna Osborne- Hanahan, SC; grandchildren, Stephanie LaRose  and 

husband Matt- Sarasota, FL, Jayfred Dotson and wife Dawn-Goochland, VA, Christopher Dye and wife McKenize -Nashville, TN, Isaiah Osborne and wife Ashley-Roanoke, VA and Hayleigh Osborne and spouse Vanessa Osborne-Hanahan, SC; great-grandchildren Jonah Davis, Micah Davis, Annika La Rose, Michael Tidwell, Savannah Dye, Isabell Dye, Emma Grace Dye, Cecil Dye, Alejandro Vera, Huxlee Osborne, Valour Cantrell Osborne, Vayahnah Osborne, Pepper Whittle 

and Nolan Osborne; sister Ella Jane Mullins-Wise, VA; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; a host of friends and loved ones; and his beloved dog Moose.

  Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Saturday September 12, 2020 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Tommy Shell and Elder Stacy Potter officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until time of services.

We will be following state mandated occupancy and social distancing standards. Masks must be worn at all times in the funeral home and will not be provided by the family or the funeral home.

  Graveside services will be conducted at 1:00 pm Sunday September 13, 2020 at the Jimmy Cantrell Cemetery in Cub Hollow, Pound, VA where grandsons and family members will serve as pallbearers. Family and friends are asked to meet at the funeral home by 12:15 to prepare to go in procession to the cemetery.  

  Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Mr. Fred Cantrell.

  Anne Norris Sturgill, 71, passed away Tuesday August 25th from complications of pancreatic cancer.  After struggling the better part of a year, she achieved her goal of a “graceful exit,” at home surrounded by family.

  She grew up in the National Park System.  Her father, Tom Norris, was a park ranger, and every few years the family--her mother Nan, sister Margie, and brother George, and she--would move as he changed positions.  This nomadic life gave her both a respect and love of the natural world and the ability to make friends wherever she went.

Attending ETSU, while working in the theater, she met her future husband, Don Sturgill.  Once they were married, she followed him back to Pound, where they made a life and became part of the community.  In August they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.

  She worked at Wise County Social Services for over 30 years, taking a 9 year break to raise their two sons, Chris and Thomas, to school age.  She retired as the Supervisor of Child Protective Services after decades of making sure children were in safe, stable homes.

  In her retirement, she dedicated herself to several volunteer organizations.  She knitted hats and stitched quilts for cancer patients.  She worked with the Garden Club.  She volunteered at Natural Tunnel State Park.  She served Pro Art as a board member and an officer.  She celebrated her love of nature and her memory of her father by becoming a Virginia Master Naturalist, and would volunteer to introduce kids to insects and other fauna at the Norton Farmers Market.  An enthusiastic reader, she also enjoyed time at home with a good book.

A lifelong Episcopalian with deeply held faith she was a longtime active member of All Saints Episcopal Church in Norton.

She valued grace, pragmatism, and meeting problems head-on.  Her personality and faith allowed her to approach cancer with a quiet resolve, taking things one step at a time and enjoying each day.  Her sense of humor never left her.  Nor did her curiosity and concern for those around her.

  She was preceded in death by her father Tom Norris, and her sister Margie Dotson.

  She is survived by her devoted husband of fifty years, Don; her son Christopher, his wife Sapna, and grandson Omi-San Francisco, CA; her son Thomas, his wife Laura, and grandsons Abe and Ezra-Nashville, TN; her mother Nan-The Laurels in Wise, VA; her brother George-Phoenix, AZ.

  Services will be announced at a later date.

POUND, VA - Mrs. Katherine Pauline Killen, 96, passed away Friday September 4, 2020.

Katherine was a Christian and a member of the Presbyterian Church–Pound, VA. She was married to her husband Thurman for 70 years until his passing in 2010. Thurman was the love of her life. Katherine and her husband Thurman started their business 

together as barber and beautician in Pound for 48 years. Katherine enjoyed cooking, was a meticulous house keeper and was an avid 

reader. Katherine always supported her husband and since his death she had hoped for the day they would be reunited, now they are together for eternity.

  Katherine was proceeded in death by her loving husband Thurman Killen Sr., her loving mother Ruth Burke; special brother and sister-in-law Bill and Estelene Clatterbaugh; and daughter-in-law Joan Shortt Killen of Kingsport, TN Katherine is survived by her son Thurman Killen, Jr. and wife Linda of Gulf Breeze, FL; grandchildren, Pamela Killen Barter and husband Howard of Colorado Spring, CO, Derek Scott Killen and wife Heather of Carlsbad, CA, Katie Maricle and husband Mark of Fort Walton Beach, FL and Lee Killen of Edgewater, MD; great grandchildren, Ryan Killen, Ayden Roth Killen and Margaret Jane “MJ” Bartner; also by her special family member and caregiver Mary Robinson.

  There will be no services at this time due to the COVID-19. 

  There will be a Celebration of Life in the future. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Pound Rescue Squad at P. O. Box 711Pound, VA 24279.

  Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Mrs. Katherine Pauline Killen.

  POUND, VA – John Douglas Bolling, Sr., 86, entered peacefully into eternity Sunday August 30, 2020 after a long illness. He was 

surrounded by his loving family.

  Doug was a Christian of the Methodist faith. He was a retired surface miner with over 40 years of experience. Doug was a proud 

member of the United Mine Workers of America. He believed in working to provide for his family. Doug believed in giving back 

to his community as well. He was a member of the Pound Rescue Squad for 39 years, going on countless calls at all hours of the day or night. He was also a member of the Pound Lions Club for 57 years. Doug was an honest and dependable man, if he told you 

something you could count it. He was also quick to voice his opinion whether you agreed with him or not. Doug always enjoyed raising a garden, he would “go by the signs” and always grew plenty, most 

of which he gave away. He could be a bear at times, but underneath he was really a kind hearted soul. He is finally at peace now that he is reunited with the love of his life, his beloved Ila.

  Doug was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years Ila Bolling; his parents John Tildon and Mary (Sturgill) Bolling Haynes; sisters 

Vergie Sumpter, Winnie Phillips, Viva Sturgill, Gertrude Short, Ruby Sparks, Bethel Stewart and Marie Combs; and a brother, Wayne 

Bolling.

  Survivors include his son John Douglas Bolling, Jr.-Pound, VA; grandsons ,Tyler Bolling and wife Michelle-Abingdon, VA and Austin Bolling and wife Kasey- Pound, VA; great-grandchildren, Kolten Bolling, Kinslee Bolling, Harper Rose, Parker Rose and one on the way Ryker Bolling; sisters Bernice Burke and husband Ronald-Radford, 

VA and Brenda Mangum-Pound, VA; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and host of friends and loved ones. The family would like to give a special thanks Dr. Nida, Dr. Wendy Abbott, Latisha Franks NP, and the staff of Lonesome Pine hospital for the medical care and compassion they gave and also his care givers, Phyllis Stapleton and Sammy Carter and special longtime friend, Shirley Collins.

  Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00pm Wednesday September 2, 2020 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Randy Carter and Reverend Troy Belcher officiating. The family will receive 

friends from 5:00pm until time of services.

  We will be following state mandated occupancy and social distancing Standards. Masks must be worn at all times and will not be provided by the family or the funeral home.

  Graveside services will be conducted at11:00am Thursday September

3, 2020 at the Bolling Cemetery in the Flat Gap Section of Pound, VA where family and friends and members of the Pound Rescue Squad will serve as pallbearers. Family and friends are asked to meet at the funeral home by 10:00am to prepare to go in procession to the cemetery.

  In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the pound rescue Squad at P O Box 711 Pound, V 24279 

  Baker Funeral Home–Pound, VA is serving the family of John Douglas Bolling, Sr. 

   JENKINS. KY – Danny Hall, 70, entered into eternity Sunday August 30, 2020 from his residence. He was surrounded by his loving family.

  Danny was a born again Christian and a member of the Church of God of Prophecy-Burdine, KY. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. Danny was a retired coal miner with over 30 years of experience. He believed in working to provide for his family. Danny was a jack of all trades, but

a master of none. He was an honest man and if he gave you his word on something you could count on it. He enjoyed fishing and hunting but his greatest joy was spending time with his kids and grandkids.   

  Danny was preceded in death by his parents Andy and Ada (Cook) Hall, a son Danny Ray Hall; sisters Gracie Keton and Judy Riley; and brothers Hiney Hall, Jimmy Hall, Kenneth Hall and Hase Hall.

  Survivors include his loving wife of 50 years Reba (Reed) Hall-Jenkins, KY; sons Jason Hall and wife Cathy-Dean, KY and Jamie Hall-Jenkins, KY; daughter-in-law, Shirlina Hall- Jenkins, KY; grandchildren, Danny Keith Hall, Brandon Hall , Andrea Hall, Dawn Hall, Jayden Hall and Kayla Hall ; great-grandchildren Kevin Slone, Megan Hall and Kayden Hall ; sisters Margaret Rose Mount-Ohio, Mary Mullins-Tennessee and Rachel Toler-Jenkins, KY; a brother Paul Hall-Bristol, VA; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of friends and loved ones.

  Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 pm Wednesday September 2, 2020 at the Church of God of Prophecy-Burdine, KY with Pastor Jeff Slone officiating. Burial will follow in the Family Cemetery on Number 3 Hill-Jenkins, KY where family members and friends will serve as pallbearers.

  The family will receive friends after 6:00 pm Tuesday September 1, 2020 at the Church of God of Prophecy-Burdine, KY. There will be a 7:00 pm song service.

  Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Danny Hall.

 POUND, VA - Preacher Wayne Stanley, 57, won his victory over cancer Sunday August 16, 2020. After a long and courageous fight,

during which he never complained or gave up his faith, Wayne and  his Lord overcame his battle. Grace and love win, not cancer.

  Wayne’s faith and love for God knew no limits. He had an incredible love for his Lord, his family and mining coal. He was a member of the Yates Chapel Church and a born again Christian for nearly 40 years. He loved to preach and share his faith. 

  Wayne worked hard in the mines for over 30 years to provide a living for his family. Wayne loved being a coal miner and the men he worked with. He never met a stranger. He was honest and dependable, if he told you something, you could  count on it. Wayne enjoyed mechanicing and tinkering on vehicles. He would help anyone he could. Wayne loved going on family vacations, especially the beach. But his greatest joy the last few years was being  a Papaw. He cherished his time with his boys. 

You could see his face light up when he talked about them. Wayne was a loyal and dedicated husband, Serena was the love of his life and his true soulmate. He always did his best to love, protect and provide for her.   

  Wayne was preceded in death by his mother Helen Faye (Raliegh) Stanley; a sisters Greta Lynn Bolling; maternal grandparents Charlie and Hattie Raliegh;  and paternal grandparents Charlie and Alpha Stanley.

  Survivors include his loving wife of 33 years, Serena (Mullins) Stanley-Pound, VA; his son Charlie Stanley-Pound, VA; his daughter Tabitha Banks and husband Dakota-Dryden, VA; his beloved grandsons Wyatt and Jace Banks; his father Frank Stanley and wife Betty-Wise, VA; brothers, Dale Stanley and wife Melanie-Clintwood, VA and Marty Stanley and wife Sherry-St. Paul, VA; his “adopted daughter” Kim Boggs; his best friend and cousin Scott Stanley; a host of beloved relatives and friends; and his brothers and sisters in Christ.

  Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Thursday August 20, 2020 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Gary Stanley and Reverend Randy Carter officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until time of services.

  We will be following state mandated occupancy and social distancing standards in the funeral home. Masks must be worn at all times and will not be provided by the family or the funeral home.

  Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 am Friday August 21, 2020 at the Rose Family Cemetery on Smith Ridge in Coeburn, VA where family members will serve as pallbearers. Family and friends are asked to meet at the funeral home by 9:45 am to prepare to go in procession to the cemetery.

  Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Preacher Wayne Stanley.

  POUND, VA – George Phillip Shortt, 71, entered into eternity Sunday August 16, 2020 from his daughter’s home in Bluefield,

WV. He was surrounded by his loving family.

  Phillip was a Christian of the Freewill Baptist faith and attended Pyles Memorial Chapel He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. Phillip was a former coal miner and truck driver. He believed in working to support his family. He cherished his time with his family. He loved to travel, especially to visit his kids and grandkids. Phillip and Terri enjoyed riding their trike. His top priority was taking care of Terri.

  Phillip was preceded in death by his parents Burnis and Belva (Mullins) Shortt; and a brother Roddy Powers.

  Survivors include his loving wife Terri (Hunsucker) Shortt-Pound, VA; his daughters, Heather Counts and husband Chris-

Bluefield, WV and Vanessa Welch and husband Bill-Mineville, NY; grandchildren Bailey Counts, Savannah Counts, Patrick 

Welch and MaKenna Welch; sisters Gloria Collins-Shelbyville, IN  and Trevia Sexton-Pound, VA; and a host of beloved relatives 

and friends.

  Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Wednesday August 19, 2020 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Randy Carter officiating. The family will receive 

friends from 5:00 pm until time of services.

We will be following state mandated occupancy and social distancing standards in the funeral home. Masks must be worn 

at all times and will not be provided by the family or the funeral home.

  Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 am Thursday August 20, 2020 at Powell Valley Memorial Gardens 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 George Phillip Shortt.

   POUND, VA- Deborah Crabtree, 69, left this world for Heaven Saturday August 15, 2020 from the Pikeville Medical Center. She 

was surrounded by her loving family.

  Deborah was a Christian of the Baptist faith, she loved her Lord. Deborah enjoyed playing the guitar and wrote several songs. She loved science fiction shows and movies, enjoyed sewing and was always ready to travel. Her favorite thing to do was spending time with her grand kids and great grand kids.

  Deborah was preceded in death by her parent Edward Fleming. 

  Survivors include her mother Mary Ann (Zank) Fleming-Michigan; her sons Tony Crabtree and wife Nicole-Clintwood, VA, Keith Crabtree and wife Tanya-Pound, VA and Billy Crabtree and wife Leslie-Pound, VA; 15 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren (with 2 more on the way); and brothers Lewis Fleming and wife Peggy- Clintwood, VA and Mike Fleming-Texas.

  Memorial services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Thursday August 20, 2020 at the Georges Fork Old Regular Baptist Church on Warf 

Lane between Pound and Clintwood. The church entrance is directly across from the Calvary Baptist Church on Rte 83 approximately 1.5 miles from the Wise/Dickenson county line. Reverend Randy Carter and Reverend Chris Strange will officiate.

  The family will gather at the church at 5:00 pm and receive friends after 6:00 pm. 

  Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Deborah Crabtree.

POUND, VA – Wanda Jill Collier, 65, entered into eternity Thursday August 14, 2020 from Holston Valley Medical Center after an extended illness. 

  Jill was a Christian of the Baptist faith. She attended Martha’s Chapel Church and Mt. Zion Church. Jill was a loving wife, mother, 

grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She was a graduate of Pound High School and Mountain Empire Community College and after raising her children she worked for nearly 10 years for Verizon Communications. Jill was a fantastic cook and enjoyed reading, 

but her world revolved around her kids and grandkids.

  Jill was preceded in death by her husband Larry Collier; a grandson, Logan Jase Collier; her parents Earl and Jessie (Yates) Slemp; a brother Earl Slemp, Jr.; sisters Margaret Cantrell, Marie “Tick” Vanover, Leitta 

“Tiny” Hay, Betty Browning, Norma Cantrell and Faye “Dodie” Large.

  Survivors include her daughter Amber Boggs and husband Justin-Pound, VA; her sons Jarrod Collier and wife Ashley, Brett Collier and wife Carissa, Ryan Collier and Stacey Collier-all of Pound, VA; her grandchildren Chance Boggs, Alex Collier, Lexie Collier, Shawn Collier, Kyla Collier and Jaxon Collier; sisters Janie Meade-North Carolina, Ann Taylor-Pound, VA, Patsy Baker and husband Arnold-Wise, VA; Sally Cantrell and husband Joel-Pound, VA, Judy Cantrell and husband Ray-Wytheville, VA and Jo Robinson and husband Paul-Mooresburg, TN; a brother Jimmy Slemp and wife Audrey-Pound, VA; a special friend Vivian Collier, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; and host of friends and loved ones.

  Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Monday August 17, 2020 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Joel Cantrell and Reverend Jimmy Slemp officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until time of services.

  We will be following state mandated occupancy and social distancing standards in the funeral home. Masks must be worn at all times and will not be provided by the family or the funeral home.

  Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 am Tuesday August 18, 2020 at the Collier family cemetery on Glady Fork Road-Pound, VA where family members 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 Wanda Jill Colllier.

  PAYNE GAP, KY- William Austun-Le Vanover, 25, passed Thursday August 13, 2020 due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

  Austun was a free spirit, he believed in the Lord, but no particular denomination. He was an avid outdoors man, his three priorties were hunting, fishing and spending time with Shelby. He enjoyed life and was one of the few people who could truly say he did what he enjoyed doing. His sister Arissa called him “The Dollar Store Duck Dynasty”. Austun was an employee of H2O Roof Contracting.

  Austun was preceded in death by his children William Bow Vanover and an infant twin; and his grandfather Bill Marcum.

  Survivors include his fiancé and companion of 7 years Shelby Palmer of the home; his mother, Cynthia Lewis and step-father Tom Lewis-Pikeville, KY; his father William Vanover-Payne Gap, KY ; His sister Arissa Vanover-Payne Gap, KY; his grandmother, Mildred Marcum-Payne Gap, KY; his grandmother Carolyn Vanover-Whitesburg, KY; uncle, Randy Marcum and wife Lisa-Payne Gap, KY; uncle, Tim Vanover and wife Susan -Whitesburg, KY, aunt Jill Vanover-Whitesburg, KY; nieces Nevaeh Davis and Calliopi Palmer; special friend, Tim Richardson-Payne Gap, KY and Patrick Sturgill- Jenkins, KY and a host of other friends and family members.

  Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Sunday August 16, 2020 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Frankie Holbrook officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until time of services.   

  We will be following state mandated occupancy and social distancing standards in the funeral home. Masks must be worn at all times and will not be provided by the family or the funeral home.

  Graveside services will be conducted at 1:00 pm Monday August 17, 2020 at the Sam Bentley Cemetery in Payne Gap, KY where Tim Richardson, Patrick Sturgill, Randy Marcum, Bill Vanover, Tom Lewis and Matthew Palmer will serve as pallbearers. Family and friends are 

asked to meet at Baker Funeral Home by 12 Noon to prepare to go in 

procession to the cemetery.

  Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of William Austun-Le Vanover

  POUND, VA- Mrs Emily L. Mullins, 92, entered peacefully into 

eternity Tuesday August 11, 2020 from Norton Community Hospital 

after a long battle with cancer. Her loving family was at her bedside.

  Emily was of the Freewill Baptist faith. She was a loving and  

devoted wife and mother and grandmother, sister, aunt  and friend.. 

She was a wonderful cook and immaculate housekeeper. She enjoyed 

canning and raising a garden. Emily loved the outdoors, especially

birds and flowers. When she was able Emily loved to travel, being a 

NASCAR lover she loved her trips to Florida for the Daytona 500.  

Emily was also a bookkeeper and helped her husband run their coal 

brokerage businesses Green Valley Coal Sales and Holly Coal 

Corporation.  

  Emily was preceded in death by her husband, George Mullins Jr.; 

her daughter, Kitty Wyatt; her son, Ed “Hawk” Holcomb; her parents, 

Charlie and Iva (Back) Hampton; and sisters Eloise Jessee and 

Charlene Balyeat.

  Survivors include her son-in-law and special friend and caregiver 

Randy Wyatt-Pound, VA; daughter-in-law and caregiver, Linda 

Holcomb-Pound, VA; a brother-in-law Cliff Balyeat-Indiana; grand-

children, Stephanie Wyatt- Manassas, VA. Josh Wyatt and wife Erin-

Wise, VA; great-grandchildren, Max Avery (Taterbug) and Miss Marley; 

two special nieces, Robin Cantrell and husband Jeff-Pound, VA and 

Tonya Hutchison and husband Jessee and children Danielle (Clay)

Caudill, Karrot Hutchison and AddyHutchison-Pound, VA; niece 

Vickie Potts-Albion IN and children Autumn Smith, Alyssa Potts and 

Jeffrey Scherer; several nieces, nephews and cousins; special friend 

Glen Sturgill; and many friends and loved ones.

  Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Friday August 14, 

2020 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Randy Carter 

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

services.

  We will be following state mandated occupancy and social distancing

standards in the funeral home. Masks must be worn and will not be

provided by the family or the funeral home. 

  Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 am Saturday August 15, 2020 at the Bolling Cemetery in the Flat Gap Section of Pound, VA

where Randy Wyatt, Jeff Cantrell, Jesse Hutchison, Clay Caudill, Teddy 

Mullins and Glen Sturgill 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 Emily L. 

Mullins.

  WISE, VA – Mrs. Aleta Ann Osborne, 74, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday August 10, 2020 from the

Holston Valley Medical Center.

  Aleta was a Christian of the Baptist faith. She was a kind person with a gentle and loving soul. Although she was tested by many trials and adversities she remained true in her faith. Aleta was an avid reader and enjoyed spending time on her tablet. She loved gardening and taking care of plants. She also enjoyed caring for 

her dog, “Little Dan”, a tea cup Chihuahua. But Aleta’s greatest joy was the time she spent with grandkids and great-grandkids.

  Aleta was preceded in death by her husband Jesse Lee Osborne, 

her son, James Wesley Osborne and her parents Vernon and Edna

(Church) Green.

  Survivors include her daughters Jodie Marlene Osborne-Kingsport, 

TN, Regenia Christine Anderson-Pound, VA and Carolyn Marie 

Brummitt-Norton, VA; her sons Roger Lee Osborne-Pound, VA

and Jessee Steven Osborne-Norton, VA; 8 grandchildren; 4 great-

grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of 

friends and loved ones.

  Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 am Thursday 

August 13, 2020 at Dewey Memorial Cemetery-Pound VA with 

Reverend G T Green officiating. Family and friends are asked to 

meet at the cemetery by 10:45 am.

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

Ann Osborne.

WISE, VA- Mrs. Anna Ethel Boggs, 94, entered peacefully into eternity Friday June 12, 2020 from her residence. She was 

surrounded by her loving family.

  Ethel was of the Christian faith. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great-grandmother, 

aunt and friend. Ethel was the matriarch of the family, she loved taking care of them all. She loved her grandkids, great-grandkids and great-great-grandkids and they all knew about “the wooden spoon”. Ethel loved to travel, loved to drive, cooking, collecting dolls, playing Rook, making ceramics and spending time with her family. She will be greatly missed. 

  Ethel was preceded in death by her husband William “Curt”Boggs; her mother Poppie Blevins; her daughter Sharon Yvonne Phillips; her sisters Flora DuVall, Edna Whitenberry and Lottie Blevins; and brothers Crawford Blevins and Lloyd Blevins

  Survivors include her sons Gary Hicken and wife Imogene- Summerset, KY and Michael Glenn Hicken-Arlington, VA; son-in-law Sam Phillips-Wise, VA; grandchildren Cindy Rutherford and husband Mike, Melinda Wright and husband Sean, Duane Phillips and wife Kim, Michael Hicken and wife Elizabeth-Donnie Hicken and Jimmy Mayfield; great-grandchildren Genie and John Hamilton, Kayley and Caleb Church, Justin and Jennifer Rutherford, Jacob Rutherford, Julie Rutherford, Samantha Wright, Megan Wright, Katelyn Wright, Dylan Hall, Ethan Hall, Amber and Dan Langston, Kristen Hicken, Emily Hicken, Shonna and Ray Hicks and Levi Mayfield; great-great grandchildren Evan Brickey, Emilee Brickey, Emmitt Church, Cayde Link, Talon Langston, Beckham Clark, Alyssa and Dylan Deason and Chloe Hicks; brothers and sisters in law Vernon and Linda Boggs, Carson and Truby Boggs, Lester Boggs, Laura Stidham and Allie Sturgill;  several nieces, nephews and cousins, and a host of friends and family members.

  Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 pm Tuesday June 16, 2020 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Randy Carterofficiatring.

  Burial will follow in the Dewey Memorial Cemetery-Pound, VA where grandsons and great-grandsons will serve as pallbearers.

  The family will receive friends at 6:00 pm Monday June 15, 2020 at Baker Funeral Home. There will be a song service at 7:30 pm.

  We will be following state mandated occupancy and distance standards in the funeral home. Masks are to be worn and will not be provided by the family or the funeral home.

  Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Mrs.Anna Ethel Boggs.

 POUND, VA – Colley Brennen McCoy, 50, entered into a heavenly reunion Friday June 5, 2020 with the Lord and his family members that had gone before him from the Lewis Gale Medical Center in Salem, VA.

  Colley was a devout Christian and attended several churches in the area. He loved the Lord and telling people about his faith.

Colley was a humble and loving person, he had a kind and caring nature and was always willing to help others. Colley was always 

gentle and never had a harsh thing to say about anyone, he would just smile and move on.

  Colley was a 1988 graduate of Pound High School and spent his entire life as a retail clerk working at several area grocery and

retail stores. He loved working with the public. Colley was an avid sports fan, he loved high school football and basketball and was a devoted North Carolina Tar Heels basketball fan. He also loved science fiction, especially Star Trek. Colley also had an amazing memory and could remember numbers and details with incredible 

accuracy. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

  Colley was preceded in death by his sister Valerie Lynne McCoy; his maternal grandparents Hoflin and Anita (Bolling) Fleming and his paternal grandparents Kermit and Ada McCoy. 

  Survivors include his loving mother and step-father Lynne and Pete Burk-Pound, VA; his father and step-mother Newton and Irene McCoy-Pound, VA; his half-brother, Conner McCoy-Pound, VA; several aunts, uncles and cousins; and a host of friends and loved ones.

  Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 pm Tuesday June 9, 2020 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Randy Carter officiating. The family will receive friends from 12 Noon until time of services. Due to current regulations, all guests are required to wear a face mask.

  Burial will follow in the Bolling Cemetery-Pound, VA where Matthew Bolling, Conner McCoy, Harold Greer, Tyler Mullins, Jonathan Whittaker and Randy Kilgore will serve as pallbearers.

  In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations be made to the Pound United Methodist Church at P O Box 1208 Pound, VA 24279.

  Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Colley Brennen McCoy.

  POUND, VA – Mrs. Janis C. Powers, 92, entered into her eternal reward Thursday May 7, 2020 from her residence. Her loving family was by her side. 

   Janis was a born again Christian and a long-time member of the Independent Baptist Church of Pound. She was a lifelong resident of Pound, VA. Janis was a loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend. Janis received her teaching certificate from Radford University and taught for a short time before becoming a full time homemaker. She was a wonderful cook and a talented artist. Although she was a very private person, Janis was dedicated to her church, her family and her friends.  

   Janis was preceded in death by her husband, Don Powers; her son Avery Don Powers; her parents, Norman and Lillie (Mullins) Crouse; her sister, Betty Lundy ; and a brother, John A. Crouse.

  Survivors include her son Lyndon Powers and wife Joyce-Pound, VA; daughter–in-law Judy Shortt and husband Bobby-Pound, VA; granddaughter Wilma Elaine Powers Dalton-Pound, VA; great-grand-daughter, Alafair Winter Dalton-Pound, VA; nieces Carol Powell and Connie Brown; nephew Ketron Lundy; her caregivers Linda Osborne, Tammy Sturgill and Vicky Stanley; and a host of friends and loved ones.

   The family would like to extend a sincere thank you to Dr. Ashley Bevins and Hospice and Palliative Care of VA nurses Tabitha, Barb and Diane.

   Family and friends will have the opportunity to gather for graveside services while following social distance guidelines and practices at 12 noon Monday May 11, 2020 at the Crouse Cemetery-Pound, VA with Reverend Randy Reagan officiating. Lyndon Powers, Bobby Shortt, Randy Shortt, Roger Clyde Mullins, Kenny Bolling and Johnny Tompkins will serve as pallbearers.

   In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Avery Don Powers Memorial Scholarship Fund at UVA Wise at: Office of Developmental Services, One College Avenue, Wise, VA 24293.

   Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Mrs. Janis C. Powers.

  POUND, VA – Ira E. “B B” Gentry, Jr., 44, entered peacefully into eternity Saturday April 25, 2020 from his home. He was surrounded by his loving family.

   B B was of the Freewill Baptist faith. He was a loving father, son, brother, uncle and friend. B B was a 1994 graduate of Pound High School. He was a former production line foreman for Exide Battery before having to retire due to his illnesses. B B loved cooking, gardening and fishing. He also enjoyed reading, playing old games on the computer and watching cooking shows on TV. B B dedicated his life to raising his

children Brittany and Trey. 

   B B was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Willie and Bernice Gentry; his maternal grandparents Bobby and Faye Brummitt; and his brother-in-law Chris Strouth. 

   B B is survived by his parents Ephriam and Debra (Brummitt) Gentry-Pound, VA; his daughter Brittany Gentry-Pound, VA;his son Ira E. (Trey) Gentry III-Pound, VA; his sister Michelle Strouth-Pound, VA; his brother Willie Gentry and wife Ashley- Pound, VA; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins; Special friends Billy Hibbitts and Les Hamilton; and a host of friends and loved ones.

The family would like to give a special thanks to the staff at The Laurels, the nurses from Hospice and Palliative Care of Virginia and his sister-in-law Ashley Gentry.

   Private graveside services for the immediate family will be conducted Tuesday April 28, 2020 at the Gentry Cemetery-Pound, VA.   

   Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Ira E. “B B” Gentry, Jr.

  WISE, VA – Dr. Virginia Acal-Baluyot, 70, passed away Thursday April 23, 2020 at the Norton Community Hospital due to complications from many chronic illnesses.

  Dr. Baluyot was of the Catholic faith. She was born in Manila, Philippines on September 17, 1949 and grew up there. Virginia graduated from the University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery in 1973. She began practicing medicine in Wise in 1986 with Dr. Cullen and opened her own clinic in Pound, VA in 1988.  She continued practicing family medicine,

emergency medicine and general surgery until November of 2017.

  Dr. Baluyot was a fixture in the Pound community. She practiced medicine with true love and compassion. She took the time to get to know her patients and they in turn loved and respected her. “Doc” always had a smile on her face and kind words for everyone. She will be greatly missed. She also loved singing and dancing.  

  Dr. Baluyot is survived by her husband Louis Philippe Sterlin-Wise, VA; her son Seth Sterlin-Spartinsburg, SC; her sisters Luisa 

Novaenacio and Tericita Acal of Hayward, CA; her brother Narcisa Acal-Maryland; special friends Beth Palabrica, Dr. Rodolfo and

Tercita Cartagena, Diane Martin and Vonnie Mae Addington; and a host of friends and loved ones.

  A private funeral mass will be conducted Monday April 27, 2020 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Father Tim Drake officiating.

  As per Dr. Baluyot’s wishes her body will be cremated after the service.

  Due to the restrictions set forth by the CDC and Virginia state Mandates in regards to CoVid 19, limits have been set on the number of people that can attend a public or private gathering. It is out of the control of either the family or the funeral home

and we hope that everyone understands these limits during this time. 

  Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Dr. Virginia Acal-Baluyot.

   GRAY, TN/CASTLEWOOD, VA – Roger Duane Dameron, 72, entered into his eternal reward Tuesday April 21, 2020 from his 

home in Gray, TN. His loving wife Louise and his family were by his side.

    Roger was a born again Christian of the Baptist faith. He was a charter member of the Light House Missionary Baptist Church in 

Jonesborough, TN and the adult Sunday School teacher at Ervin Chapel Freewill Baptist Church in Castlewood, VA. Roger also 

previously had a 12 year ministry at the Four Oaks Nursing Home in Jonesborough, TN.

   Roger was a veteran of the United States Air Force and a retired tractor trailer driver with over 30 years experience as both an owner/operator and company truck driver. He was also a motorcycle enthusiast, riding for many years and used to enjoy hunting. Roger was a prankster and loved making people laugh and smile, he had a 

very outgoing personality and liked to visit everybody. Roger was an avid reader and he loved teaching the Bible.

   Roger was born April 3, 1948 in Warrior Mine, WV to the late Doyle Kelly Dameron and Nellie Marie (Hickman) Dameron. He is 

also preceded in death by a sister, Rhonda Gail Dameron and a brother, Terry Allen Dameron.

   Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Louise Dameron-GrayTN/ Castlewood, VA; daughters, Tyra Michelle Tipton and husband Scott- Knoxville, TN and Tina Gale Ware and husband Doug-Church Hill, TN;

sons, Jeffery Paul Webb and wife Teresa-New Tazewell, TN and Brian Kelly Webb and companion Lisa-Kingsport, TN; grandchildren Makenna Tipton, Abby Bradshaw, Samantha Blevins (Nathaniel), Kristy Riley (Will), Michael Hensley and Caleb Webb; great-grandchildren, Lucas Riley and Roslyn Riley; sisters, Carolyn Diane Welch-Bristol, TN and 

Freda Gwen Apodaca (Jessee) El Paso, TX; brothers Monty Darrell Dameron (Rita)- Yukon, WV, Doyle Ricky Dameron (Geri)- Tazewell, VA, Ronald Dale Dameron (Delilah)-Hampton, VA, Mark Greg Dameron ( Lora) Bristol, TN and Russell Kelly Dameron-Roanoke, VA; aunts Doris Jean Whitaker, Janice Hobbs and Mae Hickman; several nieces, nephews and cousins; a multitude of friends, neighborsand church family; and his beloved pet Little Miss Bella.

   A private burial will be conducted at Friday April 24, 2020 at the Mountain Home National Cemetery-Mountain Home, TN (Johnson City, TN).

A memorial service will be conducted at a later date. 

   Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Roger Duane Dameron. 

  JACKHORN, KY – Bobby Short, 71, passed away Monday April 20, 2020 at the Hazard ARH.

  Bobby was of the Freewill Baptist faith. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Bobby was a retired truck driver with 

the CB handle of Rebel. He was the owner/operator of M-Trucking for 37 years. Bobby looked forward to going to work each day and providing for his family. In his later years he also enjoyed watching TV, was an avid Kentucky Wildcats basketball fan, and 

loved animals, especially his dogs, Shadow & Sissy. His greatest joy was spending time with his family.

  Bobby was preceded in death by his parents Samuel “Mick”Short and Hassie (Hall) Short. 

  Survivors include his wife of 34 years Judy Short-Jackhorn, KY; his daughters Lori Kelly and husband James-Hazard, KY and 

Kimberly Carol Fletcher and husband Kevin-Safety Harbor, FL; his son Vance Surratt and fiancé Naomi-Bulls Gap, TN; grand-

children Brett Kelly, Amber Kelly, Sara Fletcher, Sean Fletcher and Logan Surratt; great-grandson Colton Lee Kelly; his brother 

Sammy Short and wife Lorry-Neon, KY; his ½ brother Mickless Short and wife Jessica-Cornettsville, KY; nieces MickIya Short, 

and Samantha Short and special friend Jake Dollarhyde; nephews Tyler Short and wife Beronica and Mick Short; his coal trucking 

community and his dialysis community; and a host of friends and loved ones. 

  Private graveside services for the immediate family will be conducted Wednesday April 22, 2020 at the Haven of Rest Cemetery in Mayking, KY with Pastor Danny Hurst officiating.

  Due to restrictions set forth by the CDC and state mandates in regards to CoVid-19, limits have been set on the number of people

that can attend a public or private gathering. It is out of the control of either the family or the funeral home and we hope that everyone understands the situation during this time.  

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

   CASTLEWOOD, VA – Renita Hampton, 45, entered into eternity Wednesday April 8, 2020 from her residence in Castlewood, VA.

Nita was of the Christian faith. She enjoyed spending time on Face-book and on the phone with all her family and friends and spending time with them in person whenever possible. Nita loved canning

and giving the food away. She never met a stranger. Nita loved totravel, especially on girl trips with Haley Grey to Pigeon Forge. 

She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend.Nita was quick witted and sure to give her opinion.

   Nita was preceded in death by her son Travis Webb; her parents Arley Hall Jr. and Brenda (Slone) hall; and her sister Jennifer Hall.

   Survivors include her husband of 15 years Chad Hampton of the home; her daughter Haley Grey Hampton of the home; grandchildren Cole Webb and Connor Webb; her mother and father in law Marsha and Robert Banner-Castlewood, VA; her sisters Regina Cook (Richard)- Millstone, KY, Christina Hall (Robert)-Whitesburg, KY; nieces McKenzie Cook and Nicole Hall; nephews Richard Blake Cook and Austin Richardson; and a host of friends and loved ones.

   Private funeral services for the immediate family will be conducted Saturday April 11, 2020 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel.    Burial will follow in the Dewey Memorial Cemetery-Pound, VA where family 

members will serve as pallbearers.

   Due to the restrictions set forth by the CDC and Virginia state mandates in regards to Covid-19, limits have been set on the number of people that can attend a public or private gathering. It is out of the control of either the family or the funeral home and we hope that everyone understands the situation during this time.

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

   POUND, VA – Mrs. Nona Gay Cantrell, 81, entered into Heaven’s Gates on Saturday April 4, 2020 from her home. 

She was surrounded by her loving family.

  She was born October 20, 1938 to the late Carl and Zelda Willis Stanley of Clintwood, VA. Nona was preceded in death by a daughter, Nancy (Jerry) Hutchison of Pound, VA; 

a brother, Harold (Gaynell) Stanley of Clintwood, VA; sisters,

Betty (Ken) Sippel of Oregan, Rose (Charles) Brooks and 

Helen (Fred) Mullins, both of Decatur, AL.

  Nona was a Christian and attended Fairview Old Regular 

Baptist Church. She graduated from Clintwood High School,

and was co-owner of The Rag Shop in Pound for many years. 

She loved sewing and crafting and was well known in the sewing 

community for her beautiful quilt tops. She also loved her rose 

bushes, bleeding hearts and hydrangea…always asking if they 

were in bloom. Nona also decorated beautiful and at times 

whimsical cakes when her health allowed it. Even though her

health declined over many years, she maintained a positive 

attitude. Her sense of humor and wit will forever be cherished

by her family and friends. 

  Those left to mourn her passing include her loving and devoted 

husband of 63 years Guy Cantrell; her daughters, Gayetta Cox 

and husband Steve-Sharps Chapel. TN and Gladys Osborne 

and husband Stephen-Pound, VA; her sons, Shelton “Shag” 

Cantrell and wife Kay Pound, VA, Bryan Cantrell and wife Kathy-

Pound. VA and John Cantrell-Pound, VA; 11grandchildren, 

Daniel (Amber) Cantrell, Christopher Cantrell, Kristi Hutchison, 

Jason (Brittany) Hutchison, Kacey Cantrell, Devon (Carissa) 

Cantrell, Adam Cox, Andy (Fae) Cox, Nicholas (Brittany) 

Osborne, Haley Cantrell and Brandon Cantrell; 9 great-grand

children; her twin sister, Mona (Cliff) Brommer- Denver, NC; 

brothers James (Debbie) Stanley and Bobby (Doris) Stanley all

of Clintwood; several nieces, nephews and cousins and a host 

of friends and loved ones to mourn her passing and cherish her 

memory.

  Nona’s family would like to express a special thank you to First

Choice Home Health Care and Caris Hospice for their excellent 

care and support.

  Private graveside services for the immediate family will be

conducted Monday April 6, 2020 with Elder Willie Cantrell 

officiating at the Arvil Mullins Cemetery-Pound, VA where 

grandsons and family members will serve as pallbearers.

  Due to the restrictions set forth by the CDC and Virginia state 

mandates in regards to CoVid 19, limits have been set on the 

number of people that can attend a public or private gathering.

It is out of the control of either the family or the funeral home and we hope that everyone understands these limits during this time.      

  Baker Funeral Home-Pound is serving the family of Mrs. Nona Gay Cantrell

 POUND, VA – Tazz Church, 94, entered into his eternal reward on Monday March 30, 2020 from his residence.

   Tazz was a Christian of the Baptist faith. He attended the Birchfield Church and Mt. Zion Church. Tazz was a veteran of the United States Army having served during WW II and 

was a member of the Pound VFW Post 9600.

After serving in the military Tazz married the love of his life Irene Dickenson on December 14, 1946, He then went to work for Dockson Corporation as a machinist and retired with over 28 years of service. Tazz and Irene loved to travel and went on many enjoyable trips together. He was a loving and devoted 

husband. Taking care of Irene was his first priority Tazz had a calm and gentle nature and was kind to everyone he knew. He 

enjoyed gardening and woodworking and liked to tinker with lots of things. He also enjoyed gospel music and looked to his 

daily phone calls with his sister Gladys.  

   Tazz was preceded in death by his wife Irene (Dickenson) Church; his parents Trigg and Mae (Hampton) Church; and a brother Ted R. Church.

   Survivors include his sisters, Gladys Hubbard- Pound, VA and Lydia Back-McRoberts, KY; special nieces, Diane Sproles 

and Shirley Phillips; special nephew Tracy Church; his care-givers ,Nellie Boggs and  Yevonne Stallard ; several nieces, nephews and cousins and a host of friends and loved ones. 

   Private funeral services for the immediate family will be conducted at 1:00 pm Wednesday April 1, 2020 in the Baker 

Funeral Home Chapel with Elder Danny Baker officiating.

   Burial will follow in the Dickenson Family Cemetery- Pound VA Due to the restrictions set forth by the CDC and Virginia

State mandates in regards to CoVid-19, limits have been set on the number of people that can attend a public or private gathering. 

At this time it is out of the control of either the family or the funeral home and we hope that everyone understands the situation during this time.

   Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Tazz Church.

 POUND, VA- Charles Darrell Smith, 72, entered into eternity 

Monday March 30, 2020 from his home after a brave and courageous 

battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family.

  Darrell was a Christian and attended Pyles Memorial Freewill

Baptist Church. He was a veteran of the United States Army having 

served during the Vietnam war and a proud member of the Pound 

VFW Post 9600. Darrell was a retired coal miner with 44 years of 

experience. Darrell was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great- 

grandfather, brother and friend to all that knew him. He was a jack 

of all trades and enjoyed carpentry work, his cars and trucks, taking 

part in military funerals, going to church and helping others. Darrell 

loved spending time with his family, especially during the holidays.

He was an example of what a husband should be, always caring for 

and protecting Darlene. His love for her never wavered through the 

good times or the tough ones. 

  Darrell is preceded in death by his parents, Charles Lloyd Smith 

and Ruby Lee (Holcomb) Mullins.

  Survivors include his wife and love of his life of 50 years Darlene

Smith- Pound, VA; a son, Jeffrey Scott Smith and wife Angela-

Pound, VA; grandchildren, Westley Jordan Smith and companion

Allie Mullins - Bean Station, TN and Maddison Leann Smith- Pound, 

VA; great grandchildren, Kadence Ryan Smith and Finnley Reed Smith; sisters, Patricia Clay and husband Jim-Wise, VA., Dana Hubbard and husband Jimmie- Mooresburg, TN., Debbie Large and husband David- Wise, VA.; brothers, William Chris Smith and wife Brenda- Big Stone Gap, VA., Thomas Dwayne Gilbert and wife Sherry and Mickey Gilbert and wife Natalie all of Eolia, KY; several nieces, nephews and cousins 

and a host of friends and loved ones.

  Private funeral services for the immediate family will be conducted at 

7:00 pm Wednesday April 1, 2020 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel 

with Reverend Troy Belcher, Reverend Randy Carter and Reverend 

Jimmie Hubbard officiating.

  Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 am Thursday April 2, 

2020 at the Dewey Memorial Cemetery- Pound, VA where Jeff Smith, 

Westley Smith, Tommy Gilbert, Mickey Gilbert, Mack Mullins, Chris 

Smith and Jimmy Hubbard will serve as pallbearers. Kadence Smith, 

Finnely Smith, Greg Long, Derek Long , Shawn Smith and Erik 

Hubbard will serve as honorary pallbearers. Pound VFW Post 9600 

will conduct military graveside services in the parking lot of the 

funeral home. Family members are asked to meet at the funeral home

by 10:00 am.  

  Due to the restrictions set forth by the CDC and Virginia State 

mandates in regards to CoVid- 19, limits have been set on the number 

of people that can attend a public or private gathering. At this time it 

is out of the control of either the family or the funeral home and we 

hope that everyone understands the situation during this time.

  Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Charles Darrell Smith.

   POUND, VA – Edd Conley, 84, entered into eternity Monday 

March 23, 2020 from the Norton Community Hospital.

Edd was of the Freewill Baptist faith. He was retired from the 

Fairfax County School Board as a truck driver with over 33 years 

of experience. Edd was a hard worker and believed in providing

for his family. Edd and Zena moved back home after his retirement

to enjoy life in a small town. He enjoyed the slower pace. Edd 

enjoyed time with his family, he also enjoyed old television shows

and westerns.

   Edd was preceded in death by his wife Zena Dare (Frasure)

Conley; his parents Marion and Emily (Fleming) Conley; sisters 

Agnes Stewart, Sara Whitaker and Ora Wright; and brothers Dallas, 

Troy, Milton, Andy, Roy and Estel Conley.

Survivors include his daughter Carol Sue Freeman-Falls Church, 

VA; his sons Stephen Conley-Fredericksburg, VA, Edd Conley, Jr-

Pound, VA and Rusty Lee Conley-Fairfax, VA; 6 grandchildren; 2 

great-grandchildren; special niece and caretaker Donna Mullins-

Pound, VA; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of 

friends and loved ones.

   Private funeral services for the immediate family will be conducted 

at 7:00 pm Wednesday March 25, 2020 in the Baker Funeral Home 

Chapel with Reverend Randy Carter officiating.

Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 am Thursday March 

26, 2020 at the Crouse Cemetery-Pound, VA

   Due to restrictions set forth by the CDC and Virginia state mandates

in regards to CoVid-19, limits have been set on the number of people 

that can attend a public or private gathering. At this time it is out of 

the control of either the family or the funeral home and we hope that 

everyone understands the situation during this time.

   Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Edd Conley.