Obituaries

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  POUND, VA – James Arvil Pilkenton, 62, entered into eternal rest Monday November 28, 2022 from the Pikeville Medical Center.

He was surrounded by his loving family.

Arvil was a born again Christian, he loved his Lord. He was a Member, a deacon and taught Sunday school at the Hope Freewill 

Baptist Church-Pound, VA. Arvil graduated Pound High School in 1978 and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in history from Clinch Valley College. He was a GIS coordinator for Wise County for approximately 25 years and performed many duties. Arvil was also a member of the Pound Masonic Lodge. 

Arvil was a gentle giant, he had the ability to crush almost anything, but he had the patience and serenity to be as easy going and helpful as humanly possible. He would help anyone in any way that he could.

Arvil never met a stranger, and if he did he quickly befriended them. He had a magnificent smile wonderful sense of humor. He loved to joke and carry on with people. Arvil was an avid sports fan baseball, 

football or basketball it didn’t matter, he was a statistics guru. He was a diehard Cincinnati Reds and Bengals fan. He was an excellent 

cornhole player and enjoyed Geo Cashing. He loved genealogy and was the family historian. Arvil was also a true believer in Big Foot.  

  Arvil was preceded in death by his parents, Bruce and Arlenia (Rose) Pilkenton; a brother Edgar Dewayne Pilkenton and an infant Baby 

Pilkenton.

  Survivors include his sons Eric Pilkenton and wife Stephanie-Charleston, SC, Justin Pilkenton and wife Stephanie-Pound, VA

and  Nick Pilkenton-Pound, VA.; his daughters, Brandi Cade and husband Mark-Columbia, SC, Kinsley Shreve and husband Gentry-Pound, VA; grandchildren, Jenna Jade Pilkenton, Bradley Cade, Tori Cade, Lexie Pilkenton, Grant Pilkenton, Aubrey Cade, Landyn Sluss, Ray Ray Pilkenton, Brantley Pilkenton and Ember Pilkenton.; his sister, 

Susan Stallard and husband Kevin-Pound, VA; brothers, Joe Pilkenton and wife Bridget-Kingsport, TN; Mark Pilkenton and wife Vonda-Pound, VA and Matt Pilkenton and wife Lisa-Coeburn, VA; several nieces, nephews and cousins; special friends Jackie Darter, Kaye Short, Carter Hall, Preston Mitchell, Jerry Wolfe, Mike Strouth and Jimmy 

Elkins; his courthouse family; his church family; his beloved schnauzer Pedro and a host of friends and loved ones.

  Pound Masonic Lodge # 59 AF &AM will perform masonic rites at 7:00 pm Friday December 2, 2022 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will follow immediately with Reverend Terry Price officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until time of services.

  Graveside committal services will be conducted at 12 noon Saturday December 3, 2022 at the Boggs Family Cemetery on 

Boggs Hollow Road-Pound, VA where Justin Pilkenton, Nick Pilkenton, Eric Pilkenton, Ryan Pilkenton, Gentry Shreve, Jackie 

Darter, Grant Pilkenton and Bradley Cade will serve as pallbearers. 

  Pound Rescue Squad members are designated honorary pallbearers. 

Family and friends are asked to meet at the funeral home by11:00 am for the final viewing and to prepare to go in procession to the cemetery.

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

  CLINTWOOD, VA- Carol Sue Craft “Mammy” passed away on November 28, 2022 at the age of 68 in Kingsport, TN. She was surrounded by her loving family throughout the days leading up to her passing. 

  Carol was retired from Wise County Schools where she spent many years working as a special education aide and bus driver. She loved her school children and had a lifelong bond with many of them. Carol enjoyed crafting, trips to Target, the beach, photography, and spending time with her companion Charles prior to his passing. Her greatest love was spending time with her children and grandchildren. All who knew her, loved her.

  Carol was preceded in death by her parents Jack and Mae Sowards, Companion of over 30 years Charles Boggs, and her sister-in-law and special friend Wilma Hounshell.

  Survivors include her brothers Teddy Sowards and wife Nancy, Stacy Sowards and wife Tammie; sisters Irma Perry and husband Onsby, Jackie Short and husband Danny and Yvonne Sowards; daughters Elizabeth Sturgill and husband Lee, Julie Shae Robinson and husband Nick; sons Scott Craft and Blake Boggs and wife Chasity; grandchildren Greyson Chester and Cassie, Liam Craft, Austin Sowards, Jaxon Sturgill, Ethan Johnson, Ellis Sturgill, and Charlsie Robinson; great- grandchildren Sawyer Fields and Sampson Chester. Also many nieces and nephews that she loved like her own and best friend Cindy Hampton.

  Funeral services will be conducted at 12 Noon Friday December 2, 2022  in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel in with Brother Danny Short officiating. The family will receive friends from 11:00 am until time of services.

Burial and committal services will follow in the Sowards Family Cemetery on Big Branch Road-Pound, VA

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

  NORTON, VA – Nan F. Norris, 101, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday November 17, 2022 from 

The Laurels in Norton, VA.

   Nan was a long time resident of Pound, VA. She was Christian of the Episcopalian faith. She was born May 28, 1921 in Chattaroy, 

WV to her parents Lawrence and Virginia (Bounds) Fletcher.  Nan was a graduate of Big Stone Gap High School and then the University of Virginia and was a registered nurse. She married Tom Norris in1943 and after his tour of duty in the military they began their travels with the US Forest Service. They lived numerous places before finally retiring and settling in Pound, VA.

   In addition to her parents Nan was preceded in death by her husband 

Tom Norris and her daughters Margie Dotson and Anne Sturgill.

    Survivors include her son-in-law Don Sturgill-Pound, VA; her son George Norris-Phoenix, AZ; her grandchildren Christopher Sturgill, Thomas Sturgill, James Dotson and Virginia Dotson; great-grandchildren

Omi Sturgill, Abe Sturgill and Ezra Sturgill; and host of friends and loved ones.

   The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at The Laurels for the care and kindness they gave Nan.

   A memorial service and entombment will be held at a later date.

   Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Nan F. Norris.

  POUND, VA – Hazel Willene Bolling, 83, entered into her eternal reward Thursday November 17, 2022 from Heritage Hall in Clintwood, VA. Her loving husband 

Cecil was holding her hand.

   Hazel was a Christian most of her life and a member of the Pound United Methodist Church and a former member of the 

Episcopal Church of Amherst. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend. She enjoyed her flower gardens,

sewing and was a wonderful cook. Hazel enjoyed traveling when she was able and loved the beach. 

   Hazel was preceded in death by her parents Arnold and Euna (Cantrell) Justice; her son Billy McClenny; her sister Emma Jean Martin; her brothers Carl Edward Justice and James Conley Justice; and a son-in-law Jeff Gore.

   Survivors include her loving husband of 19 years Cecil Bolling; daughters Robin Ayers and husband Tom-Lynchburg, VA, Kathy 

Gore-Lynchburg, VA, Deidra Bolling-Wise, VA and Nancy Sowards and husband Teddy-Pound, VA; son Steve Bolling and wife Lisa -Pound, VA; grandchildren Alex Ayers, Zachary Ayers, Harrison Gore and Ashlin Gore; daughter-in-law Elizabeth Overbey; special niece Margie Wells; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of friends and loved ones.

   Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 pm Saturday November 19, 2022 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Randy Carter officiating. 

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

   In lieu of flowers the family asks that donation 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 Hazel Willene Bolling.

  POUND, VA- Ava Veronica Mullins, 65, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Monday November 14, 2022 from Norton Community Hospital. She was surrounded by her loving family.

Ava was a Christian and a member of Jenkins Christian Church for 20 plus years. She loved her God and her family. She was a homemaker and was very proud of that…nothing was more important to her than her family. Ava always put everyone before herself, she was so kind to everyone and 

loved to help those in need. Ava enjoyed traveling, mostly to see her daughter, son-in-law and grandkids. She also liked to cook, bake and having family get togethers. But when she would take some time for herself she liked to drink a Coke poured over pellet ice while reclining in her chair watching 

TV. 

   Ava was preceded in death by her parents, Avis and Edell (Peaks) Mullins; a sister, Karen Fulks; a brother, Michael “Sugar Bear” Mullins and a special niece Kadesha Baker.

  Survivors include her devoted husband and best friend of 48 years, Richard Mullins-Pound, VA; her daughter, Misty Rollins and husband Jackson-Christiansburg, VA; grandsons; Brandon Rollins and Jordan Rollins-Christiansburg, VA; special nieces, Shamberlie Morrison and husband Thorne- Big Stone Gap, VA and Keyleigh Mullins and fiance  Tori Gibson- Wise, VA; special great- nephew, Zachary Baker- Duffield, VA; and a host of friends and loved ones to mourn her passing and cherish her memory. 

   Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 pm Wednesday November 16, 2022 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Randy Carter officiating. Family will receive friends from 11:00 am until time of services. 

   Burial will follow at the Levi Cantrell Cemetery- Pound, VA. where Jackson Rollins, Brandon Rollins, Thorne Morrison, Zach Baker, Dabo Mullins and Robert Baker will serve as pallbearers.

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

  POUND, VA – Ernest Mark Cvetnich Sr., 92, entered his Heavenly home on November 11, 2022, from Norton Community Hospital surrounded by his loving family. 

  Ernist was a retired coal plant operator with 32 plus years working for Consolidated the Bethlehem Coal.

   His favorite name to be called was “Granddad.” His grandchildren were his pride and joy. He knew that Ashley and Joe, and Bradley and Cierra were building lives to be proud of in their new homes. His only regret in life was that he won’t get to see what the youngest of those grandkids, D’Anna, would go on to do. He had passed on his enjoyment of woodworking in the shop to her and loved seeing her tinker and engineer her own projects. Ernest was known to always be willing to lend a helping hand. He volunteered with Little League. He helped friends and neighbors build their homes, and even footed the bill on their supplies sometimes. He was a proud Army Veteran and served in World War II. 

  Ernest was preceded in death by his wife, Jeanette (Bentley) Cvetnich; his son, Ernest Mark Cvetnich Jr.; his parents, Mark and Lillie (Hayes) Cvetnich; sisters Viola Sexton and Lois Trinkle; brothers Otis Cvetnich and Victor Cvetnich; and his mother and father-in-law, Benjamin and Martha Bentley.

  He is survived by his daughter, Teresa "Terri" Cvetnich; his grandchildren, Ashley Cvetnich Young (Joe), Bradley Cvetnich (Cierra), and D’Anna "Dee" Cvetnich; his daughter-in-law, Pam Cvetnich; his honorary daughter, Suzzie Vanover;  a host of nieces and nephews; and his 3 grand-dogs Oliver, Sadie and Maggie.

   Funeral services will be conducted at 6:00 pm Sunday November 13, 2022 in the baker funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Burns Robinson officiating. The family will receive friends from 4:00 pm until time of services.

   Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 am Monday November 14, 2022 at Dewey Memorial Cemetery-Pound, VA where Bradley Cvetnich, Joe Young, Benjamin Vanover, Andrew Stanley, and Jeron Stidham will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are Jack Bentley, Jeremy Bentley, Denny Mullins, Steve Honto, CH Kelly, and Roy Balthis. 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 Ernest Mark Cvetnich SR.

   POUND, VA – Donald Leon Welch, 84, entered into eternity Tuesday November 8. 2022 from the Norton Community Hospital.

His loving family was at his bedside.

Donald was of the Christian faith. He was a 1956 graduate of J.J. Kelly High School. He was a model husband, father and papaw 

and loved by so many. He loved football, going hunting, fishing and camping when he was able. But his family was everything to him…To his children and grandchildren, there was no one comparable to him. To his girls, his qualities were what they wanted in their future husbands and the boys wanted to be him when they grew up. If you were in his family, you would say no one has ever loved me as much as he has. 

  Donald was preceded in death by his parents, Ezra and Audrey (Greene) Welch and a brother, Douglas Welch.

   Survivors include his loving wife of 58 wonderful years, Anna (Short) Welch; daughters, Cassia Jones and husband Stanley, Jessica Mullins and husband Norman and Paige Rose and husband Brian; his son Mark Newsome and wife Anna, all 

of Pound, VA; 7 grandchildren, several great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; sister, Marcella Isaacs and husband Richard-Wise, VA; brothers Lawrence Welch-Northern, VA and Darryl Welch-North Carolina; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of friends and loved ones to mourn his passing and cherish his memory.

  Graveside services will be conducted at 12 noon Thursday November 10, 2022 at the Arvil Short Cemetery-Pound, VA with Reverend Randy Carter officiating. Family members will serve as pallbearers.

  The family will meet at Baker Funeral Home at 11:00 am. Pound VFW Post 9600 will conduct military services at 11:30 am and the family will go in procession to the cemetery.

   Baker Funeral Home- Pound, VA. is serving the family of Donald Leon Welch.

  NORTON, VA – Oma Lou Blue, 73, entered gracefully into eternity Saturday October 29, 2022 from The Laurels. Her loving 

sisters were at her bedside.

  Oma was a Christian of the Church of Christ faith. She was born November 11, 1948 in Fleming-Neon, KY to the late Daniel Van 

Johnson and Opal (Land) Johnson. Oma lived a blessed life, she was a former secretary for a public relations firm in New York. She loved photography and was very gifted at it. Oma was an avid reader, she traveled widely and enjoyed seeing new places. Oma loved going to the beach and loved her home on the lake where she enjoyed riding the pontoon and fishing. 

   In addition to her parents Oma was preceded in death by her husband William Blue.

   Survivors include her daughters Kristi Williams-Meade and husband Scott-Dandridge, TN and Loi Sturkie-Kiser and 

husband Sam-Sevierville, TN; her son Douglas Meade-Milwaukee, WI; grandchildren Holly Lawson, Hunter Lawson, Oliver Steele, Savannah Steele, Katherine Cataldi , Nathan Meade, C J Gerber, Andee Gerber, Ty Gerber and Lola Kiser; great-grandchildren Madeline Jane Cataldi, Ryder Mease, Walker Mease, Bryson Powers and Lucas Manjarrez; her sisters Brenda Sparks-Mayking, KY and Celeste Johnson and husband James-McRoberts, KY; her brothers Daniel Van Johnson and wife Andrea-Spotsylvania, VA and Noah Champion and wife Fran-Greeneville, TN; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of friends and loved ones.

   As per Oma’s wishes, she will be cremated and a memorial service held in the spring at Douglas Lake.

   Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Oma Lou Blue.

  BIG STONE GAP, VA – Lawrence Curtis Branham, 98, entered

peacefully into eternity Thursday October 27, 2022 from his 

residence. His loving daughters were by his side.

  Curtis was of the Baptist faith. He was an avid Bible scholar and a 

pastor and an elder in the church. He preached and ministered at several churches. Curtis was a veteran of the United States Navy having served during WW II aboard the USS Potawatomi and earned the World War II Victory Medal, the Asiatic Pacific Medal and the Philippine Liberation Medal with 2 stars. Curtis enjoyed providing for his family and seeing that their needs were met. He enjoyed organic gardening and raised sugar cane for molasses. He also enjoyed fishing. Curtis loved his Lord, his family and his country. 

   Curtis was preceded in death by his parents George C. “Coog” Branham and Eura (Sowards) Turek; his beloved wife of nearly 73 years Leah Mae (Boggs) Branham; and a sister Doris Branham.

Survivors include his daughters Cheryl Marshall and husband Ray 

Lawson-Pound, VA; Paula O’brien-Big Stone Gap, VA , Linda Jane 

Branham-Big Stone Gap, VA and Susan Vaughn and husband Ray-

Oak Island, NC; grandchildren Kimberly Mullins, Gina Bolling, Karoline 

Motley, Gabriel Quinley, Shannon Sanders and Laura Couch; great-

grandchildren Sarah Hogan, Andrew Mullins, Seth Bolling, Cameron 

Quinley, Ryan Motley, Colton Motley, Chloe Sanders Lola Sanders,

Kaden Couch and Bailey Couch; great-great grandchildren Scarlette 

Hogan, Adaline Hogan, Afton Mullins and one on the way; a sister

Rita Rodriguez-Boise, ID; a brother Lowell Branham-Knoxville, TN;

several nieces, nephews and cousins; special friends Thurl Roberson,

Joe and Marie Porter and Doug Shupe; and a host of friends and loved 

ones.

   Graveside services will be conducted at 2:00 pm Sunday October 30, 2022 at the Crouse Cemetery in Pound, VA with Reverend Danny 

Baker officiating. Gabriel Quinley, Ryan Motley, Cameron Quinley, 

Seth Bolling, Anrew Mullins, Ryan Motley, Buddy Delp and Brian 

Boggs will serve as pallbearers.

   The family will meet at Baker Funeral Home at 1:00 pm. Pound 

VFW Post 9600 will conduct military services at 1:30 pm and the 

family will proceed in procession to the cemetery. 

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

Curtis Branham.

  JENKINS, KY – Shirlina Marie Crace Hall, 48, entered into eternity Thursday October 20, 2022 from the Pikeville Medical Center.

   Shirlina was of the Christian faith. She was a former employee of Catos, Rite Aid and the Golden Years Nursing Home. She 

loved crafts, gardening and her flowers. Shirlina was an avid reader and enjoyed her exotic antiques. She also enjoyed 

listening to country and old rock and roll music. 

   Shirlina was preceded in death by her husband Danny Ray Hall; her father Noah Milburn “Whitey” Crace; and her sisters 

Christina Crace and infant Pamela Sue Crace; and grandsons 2 Angel Boys. 

   Survivors include her daughter Andrea Wright and husband Alexander-Georgetown, KY; her sons Danny Keith Hall and wife Tasha-Jenkins, KY and Brandon Hall and wife Crystal-Jenkins, KY; grandchildren Kevin Hall, Megan Hall, Caden Hall, Eliannah Hall and Rylee Maggard; her mother Josephine 

Crace-Jenkins, KY; her sister Kimberly Crace Bailey and husband Craig-Jenkins, KY; her brother Thomas Crace-Georgia; lots of special nieces and nephews; and a host of 

friends and loved ones.

   Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Sunday October 23, 2022 at the Burdine Church of God of Prophecy with Pastor

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

   Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 am Monday October 24, 2022 at the Crace Family Cemetery on Number 3 Hill-Jenkins, KY where Danny Hall, Brandon Hall, Tommy Crace, Alex Wright, Jamie Hall, Todd Bailey and Kevin Slone will serve as pallbearers. 

   Family and friends are asked to meet at the Burdine Church of God 

of Prophecy by 10:00 am to prepare to go in procession to the cemetery.

   Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Shirlina Marie Crace Hall.

  NEON, KY – Tracey Leigh-Anne Holland, 60, left her earthly home for her heavenly home Tuesday October 18, 2022 from Hazard ARH Hospital.

   Tracey was a Christian of the Baptist faith and attended Haymond Freewill Baptist Church for many years where she taught Childrens beginner Sunday school and junior church. Tracey also volunteered 

for God’s Country Closet at the church. She was a loving daughter, sister, aunt and friend. Tracey graduated Fleming-Neon High School in 1980 where she was named to Who’s Who Among High School Students, and later she graduated from art school. She loved painting and artwork and was an avid reader. Tracey liked to laugh and have 

a good time, she loved Jerry Lee Lewis and Johnny Cash. 

   Tracey was preceded in death by her father John Holland; an infant sister Sherry Jo Holland; a brother Johnny Holland, Jr.; her paternal grandparents Brack and Mary Holland; and her maternal grandparents Archie and Mattie Garrett.

   Survivors include her mother Barbara (Garrett) Holland-Neon, KY; 

her brother Brett Holland and wife Tina-Neon, KY; nephews Nicholas 

Holland and Cody Holland-Neon, KY; uncles Jeff (Dana) Garrett-Bristol, 

TN, Jack (Carol) Garrett-Bristol, TN and Eugene Carpenter-Michigan;  

aunt Deborah Holland-Maryland; special friends Sharon Little, Dorcus 

Austin, Retia Jones, Billie Johnson and Delores Johnson; and a host of 

friends and loved ones to cherish her memory.

    Funeral services will be conducted at 12 Noon Saturday October 22, 2022 at the Haymond Freewill Baptist Church with Reverend Danny Mullins, Reverend Jimmy Johnson and Reverend Wendell Austin

officiating. 

   Burial will follow in the Hall Cemetery on Seals Drive-Fleming, KY where family members and friends will serve as pallbearers.

   The family will receive friends at 6:00 pm Friday October 21, 2022 at the Haymond Freewill Baptist Church. There will be a 7:00 pm evening 

service. 

   "I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me" Philippians 4:13

    Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Tracwey Leigh-Anne Holland.

 POUND, VA – Carmon Carlyle “Sonny” Gentry went home to be with his Lord on Saturday, October 15, 2022.

  Sonny was born on August 14, 1930 to W. F. and Anna Gentry. Sonny had 3 brothers of the home and 3 half sisters and 3 half brothers.

  Carmon was a long-term member of the Independent Baptist 

Church in Pound, VA and a faithful minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. He was well known for giving out tracks to those 

he met. Carmon was a very generous man who shared the bounty of his gardens each year that he was able to plant and cultivate.

He also loved sharing the apple stack cakes that he and his wife baked together for many years, until her death. Then he continued to bake cakes as long as he was able to give to family and friends.

  Carmon was preceded in death by his loving wife Lillia Mae (Moore) Gentry, his parents W.F. and Anna (Robbins) Gentry,

his in laws Felix and Eura Moore and his siblings.

  Carmon is survived by his brother-in-law Bill Moore and wife 

Kathy and several nieces and nephews.

  The family will receive friends at Baker Funeral Home from

1-2 pm on Monday October 17, 2022.  Services will be conducted 

at 2 pm with Pastor Randy Reagan officiating. Burial will follow 

in the Bolling Cemetery behind the funeral home.

  In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Independent 

Baptist Church of Pound, VA or the American Heart Association.

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

Carlyle Gentry.

POUND, VA – Mrs. Peggy Ann Polly, 88, entered into rest Tuesday August 31, 2022 from Heritage Hall in Big Stone Gap after an extended illness.

  Peggy was born March 3, 1934 to the late Cleatus and Bernice (Barker) Howell. She graduated Jenkins High School then married John Kedric Polly on January 18, 1952 and they remained married for 58 years and 7 months until his death on August 22, 2010. Peggy worked for over 20 years at the Wise ARH Hospital. She began as a cook and worked her way up into a position as an operating room technician. She was not only a hard worker, but she was a smart worker as well. She kept an immaculate home and 

loved to crochet and knit. Peggy was kindhearted, but she was also known for speaking her mind. 

  In addition to her husband John K Polly andher parentsCleatus and Bernice Howell Peggy was preceded in death by a daughter Linda Ann Polly; a grandson Aaron Shade 

Polly; a sister Sheila Howell; and a brother Tiny Howell.

   Survivors include her sons John K. Polly II and Jeffrey Phillip Polly; grandsons Jeffrey Wayne Polly, John K. Polly III, and Logan McKinsey; great-grandchildren Chase Polly, 

Lee Polly, Lexie Polly, Braylyn Polly and Brianna Polly; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of friends and loved ones.

  As per Polly’s wishes she will be cremated and there will be no services.

Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Peggy Ann Polly.

  POUND, VA – Kevin Stidham, 50, departed this world unexpectedly Monday August 29, 2022 from his residence. 

  Kevin was a 1990 graduate of Pound High School. He was a former baker at Ingles Grocery and was sports reporter for the Gateway Communications TV station in Norton.  Kevin loved to flee market and loved e-Bay. He always had a smile 

on his face and a story to tell. Kevin loved to talk to people, and was quick to give you his opinion. He enjoyed working in flowers and loved his dogs. 

  Kevin was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Delmer and Edna Stidham; his maternal grandparents Donald 

and Grace Carter; and 2 special dogs Jackie and Soka.

  Survivors include his parents Bobby and Linda (Carter) Stidham; his companion and caretaker Alan Church; his brother

Bobby Stidham, Jr.; his nieces Ausha and Samantha; his nephew Joshua; several aunts, uncles and cousins; special friends Amy 

Lockwood, Mia and Derek Shortt and April Stidham; his dogs Allie and Kitty; and a host of friends and loved ones.

  Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Wednesday August 31, 2022 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Mark Stallard officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until time of services.

  Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 am Thursday September 1, 2022 at the Mullins-Sturgill Cemetery on Pine Spur 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 for the final viewing and to prepare to go in procession to the cemetery.

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

POUND, VA – Lana Joyce Kincer, 74, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Monday August 22, 2022 from the Bristol

Regional Medical Center.

  Lana was a Christian and attended the New Freedom of Worship Church in Jenkins, KY. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, 

sister, aunt and friend. Lana enjoyed crafts, going shopping, working in her flower beds and gardening. Lana was an avid animal lover, no matter if she picked it out herself or it came to her house as a stray…she loved and cared for them just the same.

 Lana was preceded in death by her husband Wayne Kincer; a son Kenneth Kincer; her parents, Sheilar and Justine (Runyon) McMahon; and biological father, Henry Taylor.

 Survivors include her son Jesse Kincer and wife Laurissa-Johnson City, TN; a daughter-in- law Brigette Kincer-Jenkins, KY; grand-

children, Kazden Kincer (Sierra Rose)- Richmond, KY, Kiona Kincer Ray (Brandon)-Jenkins, KY, Mollie Kincer and Bonnie Kincer both of Johnson City TN; a brother, Keith Hobbs- Pikeville, KY; several nieces nephews and cousins; special friends, Eva Robbins- Lorain, OH and Janice and Roger Bolling- Pound, VA; and a host of friends and loved ones.

  Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 pm Thursday August 25, 2022 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Danny Quillen officiating. The family will receive friends from 12 noon until time of 

services.

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

Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Lana Joyce Kincer.

  PITTSBURGH, PA - Ralph Wayne Branson,77, died on August 18th in Monroeville, PA at his daughter Deborah’s home.

  Ralph is survived by his wife Janice Shaginaw Branson of Pittsburgh, PA; his daughter Deborah Branson, Peter Zlokas of Monroeville, PA; his son Jeffery Branson, Kayla Eagan of Pittsburgh, PA; and brother 

Harlis Branson, Nancy Branson of Valdosta, GA; grandchildren Peter Zlokas Jr., Brieanna Tiani, Josh Zlokas, Maxx Tiani and Giada 

Tiani.

  Ralph was preceded in death by his brothers Hershel Branson, David Branson, Glenn Adams, James Adams, Eugene Adams,

Wendell Adams, and Charles Branson; and his parents Wix Branson and Justine Hampton Branson.

  Ralph was born September 7th 1944 in Pound, VA to his parents Wix and Justine (Hampton) Branson. He was a service member in the United States Navy as and engine mechanic, followed by 32 

years working for H. J. Hienz. Ralph enjoyed family, friends gardening and anything outdoors.

  The family will receive friends from 5:00pm until 7:00 pm Tuesday August 23, 2022 followed by funeral services at 7:00 pm in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel at 11316 Riverside drive, Pound, VA 24279.

Ralph will be laid to rest Wednesday August 24th 2022 at 11:00 am at the Branson Family Cemetery on Rose Short Hollow Road in Pound, VA where family members and friends will serve as pallbearers.

  Whitesburg American Legion Post will perform military graveside honors. Family members 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 Ralph Wayne Branson.

POUND, VA – Betty M. Bolling was born May 29, 1937 in Norton, VA and entered into God’s grace from her home in Pound, VA on August 19, 2022. She was surrounded by 

her loving family.

  Betty is survived by her loving husband of 65 years Morgan E. Bolling; her caring daughter Cathy Maggard (Tommy) of Salem, VA; her beloved sons Greg Bolling (Eddie) of Alexandria, VA, Mark Bolling (Geneva) of Wise, VA and Joshua M. Bolling of Greeneville, TN; granddaughters Caroline Goode (Todd) of Tampa, FL and Taylor Nicole 

Bolling of Wise, VA; great-grandchildren Chanse, Asher and Libertie Goode of Tampa, FL; brother-in-law Cecil Bolling (Hazel) of Pound, VA; sister-in-law Betty Mullins 

of Charlotte, NC; several nieces, nephews and cousins; her church family and a host of caring friends.

  Betty was preceded in death by her parents Milton and Kate (Lykens) Mullins of Wise, VA; her three brothers Hoyt V. Mullins (Lureva) of Gallipolis, OH, Cecil Ray Mullins of Charlotte, NC and Gerald Mullins (Lydia) of Wise, VA.

   Betty was a loving and devoted wife, mother, teacher and church worker. She taught in the Wise County school system

in the elementary schools at Toms Creek, Dewey and J. W. Adams- a career that lasted over 30 years. She was a member 

of the Pound Methodist Church for 61 years and devotedly served in the nursery, choir, piano player, delegate to the annual conference, church treasurer, member of the United Methodist Women and many other church related activities.

   Betty was a friend to all and will be deeply missed by her family and her community.

   Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Monday August 22, 2022 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Randy Carter officiating. The family will receive 

friends from 5:00 pm until time of services.

   Graveside services will be conducted at 1:00 pm Tuesday August 23, 2022 at Powell Valley Memorial Gardens-Big Stone Gap, VA. Family and friends are asked to meet at the 

funeral home by 11:45 am to prepare to go in procession to the cemetery. 

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

POUND, VA – Wallace H. Whitehorn, 100, entered into eternity Tuesday August 9, 2022 from the Mountain View Long Term Care Facility-Norton, VA.

  Mr. Whitehorn was born September 14, 1921 in Hot Springs, AR to the late Samuel and Sophie (Smith) Whitehorn. He joined 

the United States Air Force in October 1942 and served until October 1945, attaining the rank of Corporal. Wallace then attended Abilene Christian College-Abilene, TX graduating in 1950. He taught school in Huntsville, AL for 35 years. Wallace was a born again Christian and a member of the Church of Christ for 70 years. He had travelled across the country ministering

for the Lord. Wallace was a gifted speaker and had a remarkable memory. He also had an outgoing personality and keen sense of 

humor. He will certainly be missed by all that knew him.

  In addition to his parents Wallace was preceded in death by his first wife Doris (Harville) Whitehorn and his second wife Magielenie (Mullins) Whitehorn; a son Mark Whitehorn; sisters Laverne Whitehorn, Nettie Ward and Gladys Jones; and brothers George, Nathan, Walter, Alton and Norman Whitehorn.

   Survivors include his daughter Ruth Whitehorn-Moulton, AL; son David Whitehorn-Falls Church, VA; sisters Lois Blair-Memphis, TN, Dorothy Trimm-Memphis, TN and Lovie Johnson-Mobile, AL;

step-daughter Rita Vanover-Pound, VA; step-son James Balthis-Whitesburg, KY; 12 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; 31 great-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; his church family; and a host of friends and loved ones. 

   Local Virginia services will be private. Public graveside committal services will be held at 3:00 pm Friday August 12, 2022 at the Moulton Memorial Gardens-720 Seminary Street, Moulton , AL where he will be laid to rest beside his first wife Doris.

Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving

the family of Wallace H. Whitehorn.

  ELIZABETHTON, TN - Homer Warren Sturgill, 52, finished his journey in this world Friday August 5, 2022 at the Sycamore Shoals Hospital in Elizabethton, TN.

   Homer was a Christian of the Baptist faith. He was an employee of Strongwell Corporation- Bristol, TN. Homer was 

avid outdoorsman, just being in that environment gave him such peace of mind …he loved to go fishing and hunting every chance he got. He was an avid beekeeper and was a taxidermist by hobby and was very particular about his work. Homer never met a stranger, he had the type of personality that was easy to get along with and his friend loved that about him.

   Homer was preceded in death by hid father David Wade “Jack” Sturgill and his brother Eugene Cecil Sturgill.

  Survivors include his mother Peggy (Hampton) Sturgill-Eolia. KY; a daughter, Christina Sturgill- Archer Large, NC; a  

brother Steven W. Sturgill and wife Michele–Kingsport, TN; former spouse, friend and mother of his child, Sheila Sturgill 

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

  Funeral services will be conducted at 6:00 pm Sunday August 7, 2022 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Randy Carter officiating. The family will receive 

friends from 4:00 pm until time of services.

Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 am Monday August 8, 2022 at the Bolling/Flat Gap Cemetery on Sulpher 

Springs Drive-Pound, VA where family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Family and friends are asked to meet at Baker Funeral Home by 10:00 am to prepare to go in procession to the cemetery.

Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Homer Warren Sturgill.

  POUND, VA – Edward Lee, “Little Eddie”, Mullins, 41, passed away Thursday August 4, 2022, at Norton Community Hospital after an extended illness.

  Eddie was of the Freewill Baptist faith. He had a very out-going personality and seldom met a stranger. Eddie loved playing jokes and pranks on his friends and family. Although he was small in stature he never let it keep him from enjoying life. He enjoyed coon hunting and loved his coon hounds.

  Eddie was preceded in death by his parents Arlin and Neada Carol Mullins; his half-sister Sandra Mullins; and his half-brothers Bobby Joe Gilley and Roy Gilley.

  Survivors include his brothers Randy Mullins-Pound, VA and Terry Mullins-Sequim Washington; special friends, Newton Dingus and Earl Peaks; several nieces, nephews and cousins and a host of friends and loved ones.

  Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 am Saturday August 6, 2022, at the Dewey Memorial Cemetery on Dewey Cemetery Road-Pound, VA with Reverend Hollis Bevins officiating. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Family and friends are asked to meet at Dewey Cemetery by 10:45 am to prepare for services.

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

POUND, VA – Lottie Faye Stidham, 74, entered into eternity Wednesday July 27, 2022 from her home. Her loving sister 

Annette was by her side.

  Lottie was a Christian of the Old Regular Baptist faith. She was a kind and loving person, with a humble spirit. She could 

make everyone around her feel better with her beautiful smile and her charming personality. Lottie loved Christmas and all the decorations. She loved the lights. Lottie loved her dogs, her favorite being Buffy, and she loved children. Her favorite pastime

was seeing the flowers in bloom and watching the humming birds outside her window. Cardinals were her favorite bird, the morning she passed a beautiful cardinal kept coming to her window. When Lottie was able she loved to clean house, do laundry and wash dishes, she could make a bed and there was not a wrinkle on it.      

  Lottie was preceded in death by her parents, Voyne and Kay (Short) Stidham; an infant sister; her paternal grandparents Albert and Partha Stidham; and her maternal grandparents Lindsey and

Ardelia Short; and her brothers-in-law Bob Smith and Benny Osborne.

  Survivors include her sister and caregiver Annetta Stidham-Pound, VA; sisters Linda Smith-Spotsylvania, VA and Beth Osborne-Abingdon, 

VA; nieces Kelly (Jeremiah) Heaton Dariah (Eddie) Macais; nephews 

Jarrod (Christina) Smith, Trevor Smith, Damon (Lisa) Smith and Evan 

(Lindsi) Smith; 19 great-nieces and great-nephews; special cousins 

Partha Stidham, John (Cathy) Crouse, Charlene Shortt, Janice and 

Roger Bolling, Nicole and Zack Sexton, Noel and Casey Page, Donald 

and Kathy Hall; several cousins; a special caregiver Susan Rose; special 

friends Trish Hess, Anna Mullins and Darlene Smith; her neighbors 

in the community; and a host of friends and loved ones.   

  Graveside services will be conducted at 1:00 pm Friday July 29,

2022 at the Mt. Zion Cemetery on Dewey Road-Pound, VA with

Elder Donald Hall officiating. Family members and friends will 

serve as pallbearers. Those attending are asked to meet at the 

cemetery by 12:45 pm to prepare for the services.

A special thank you to Caris Healthcare/Hospice for their care 

of Lottie.

  In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Wise County 

Animal Shelter, the Pound Rescue Squad or Mt Zion Church.  

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

Lottie Faye Stidham. 

  NORTON, VA – Jennifer Freeman, 61, entered into her eternal rest Sunday July 17, 2022 from Norton Community Hospital.

Jen worked hard for many years as a manager for Fasmart convenience stores. She was a loving wife, mother, mamaw, 

sister, aunt and friend. She was a kind, gentle and sweet soul who was always filled with compassion and love for others.

She loved spending time with her family, from playing rolly-bat and kickball in the yard, to playing cards, going to bingo and

scratching a good lotto ticket. Jen also enjoyed cooking, watching game shows, taking a drive in the car and building Legos with her grandson Mason, her pride and joy.

Jen is preceded in death by her father Bobby Adams, son Bobby Ulis Sturgill, brother Ricky Adams, nephew Nathan Adams and niece Paige Adams.

  Survivors include her husband of 29 years James Freeman, her mother Ruby Adams-Eolia, KY, daughter Jennifer Larock-Georgetown, KY, grandson Mason Sturgill-Norton, VA, granddaughter Madison Francis-Vicco, KY, brothers Bobby Wayne Adams and wife Pat-Eolia, KY, Paul Adams and wife Pam-Rutledge, TN, and Teddy Adams and wife Norma-Eolia, KY, sister-in law Lynette Adams-Eolia, KY, along with several nieces, nephews and cousins, and a host of friends.

  Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Tuesday July 19, 2022 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Elder Corbin Hampton and Elder Bud Adams officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until time of services.

  Graveside services will be conducted at 12 noon Wednesday July 20, 2022 at the Adams Cemetery on Roberts Branch-Eolia, KY where family members and friends will serve as pallbearers.

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

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

  PAYNE GAP, KY- Glenn Edward Rose, 83, entered into his eternal home with his Lord and Savior Saturday July 16, 2022 from his son’s home at Millstone. His loving family was by his bedside. 

  Glenn was a Christian and a member of Payne Gap Freewill Baptist Church for nearly 50 years. He was a deacon and did 

everything he could to help the church function smoothly. Glenn was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps having served 4 years. He was also a member of the United Mine Workers of America having retired as a repairman from Bethlehem Coal Company. He had also worked previously on road jobs and at rock quarries. Glenn was a jack of all trades, he could make or repair about anything. He was an avid outdoorsman, he loved hunting and fishing and was well known for being a mountain man. Glenn was a longtime active member of the Pine Mountain Rescue.

  Glenn was a true servant, he served his Lord and made every effort to help others and was loved by all who met him. He was a man of his word, if he told you something you could depend on it. Glenn loved his Lord, his family, his church family and his country.   

  Glenn was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Sue (Vance) Rose; a son, Donnie Edward Rose; his parents, Ed and Flora (Wright) Rose; sisters Aloria Cantrell, Goldie Mae Hopkins and Judy Carnell Rose and brothers Otis Rose, Wesley Rose, Ray Rose and Delmar Rose.  

  Survivors include his daughter, Sandra Lowe (Nicky)-Payne Gap, KY; 3 sons, Johnny Rose (Pat)- Millstone, KY, David Rose (Wendi)- Big Stone Gap, VA and Michael Rose (Shelly)- Payne Gap, KY; 6 grandchildren, Robert, Brittany, Ariel, Brayden, Jerrick and Kingston; 8 great-grandchildren, Jason, Emilee, Hunter, Trevor, Zendaya “Tootsie”, Zoey,  Parker and Nash; 4 sisters, Thelma Deskins- Sevierville, TN, Karien Church- Pell City, AL, Diana Kincer- Jenkins, KY and Julie Breeding- Deane, KY; 3 brothers, Kirby Rose- Millstone, KY, Jerry Rose- Jenkins, KY and Carl Rose- Payne Gap, KY; several nieces, nephews and cousins and a host of friends and loved ones to mourn his passing and cherish his memory.

  Funeral services will be conducted at 12 noon Tuesday July 19, 2022 at the Payne Gap Freewill Baptist Church with Reverend David Rose and Pastor Hollis Bevins officating. Pound VFW Post 9600 will conduct military services on the church parking lot. Burial will follow at the Rose Family Cemetery-Millstone, KY where Johnny Rose, Michael Rose, David Rose, Robert Rose, Jerrick Rose and Brayden Rose will serve as pallbearers. 

  The family will receive friends Monday July 18, 2022 from 5:00 pm till 7:00 pm at the Payne Gap Freewill Baptist Church. There will be a 7:00 pm evening service. 

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

 POUND, VA – Carolyn Shenoise, Mullins, 65, passed away Friday July 15, 2022 at her sons residence in in Wise, VA. She was surrounded by her loving family as the angels came to escort her home. Carolyn had fought a valiant battle with cancer for the last few years. 

  Carolyn was a Christian, she had recently rededicated her life to the Lord. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-

grandmother, sister and friend. She loved taking care of people, in her job as a personal caregiver and even more with her family. Her family was the most important thing to her, no matter how bad she felt…she was always trying to take care of them first. Carolyn also enjoyed listening to the old country music and gospel music, watching Roku TV, sewing, crafts and stopping at every 

yard sale she could…she was a firm believer that one woman’s junk… was another woman’s treasure. 

  Carolyn is preceded in death by her parents, Paul L Adams and Virginia (Mullins) Kavalesky and her sisters, Kathy McCoy and 

Joanette Adams.

  Survivors include her husband and best friend of 51 years Danny Lee Mullins- Pound, VA; a daughter, Veronica Shenoise Mullins- 

Coeburn, VA; sons, Aron Paul Mullins-Wise , VA and Danny Lee Mullins Jr- Pound, VA; 13 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; 

brothers, Steve Michael Adams (Nanette)-California and Timmy Paul Adams (Charlene)- Nora, VA; several nieces, nephews and cousins and a host of friends and loved ones to mourn her passing.

She will be truly missed by all that knew and loved her.  

   Per Carolyn’s wishes, she will be cremated and a Celebration of Life service will be held on a later date.

  Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA will be serving the family of Carolyn Shenoise Mullins.

WISE, VA – Vernon Hughie Arnold, 77, entered into eternal life Tuesday May 24, 2022 from his residence in Wise, VA. He 

was surrounded by his loving family.

   Vernon was of the Christian faith. He was a veteran of the United States Army where he served as a medic. He was also a member of the American Legion Post 243 in Norton, VA. He loved his God, his family and his country. Vernon loved to carve and whittle. He loved the outdoors and took time to enjoy nature.

He could name almost every type of tree as soon as he saw it. He enjoyed fishing, watching television and spending time with his family and friends..

  Vernon was preceded in death by his parents Boyd and Kotella (Adkins) Arnold; his wife Judy (Rose) Arnold; his step-sons 

Vernon and Ricky Rose; a sister Francis Hutchinson; and a brother Arthur Arnold.

   Survivors include his longtime companion and best friend Darlene Roberts-Wise, VA; daughters Sherry Miller-Cleveland, TN and Jennifer Woods-Wise, VA; sons Jimmy Dean Arnold-Sommerset, KY and Patrick Wood-Des Moines, IA; grandchildren Sean Woods, Mark Rose and 12 others; 6 great-grandchildren; sisters Hassie Hale-Darwin, VA, Dorothy Gliem -Iowa, Shirley 

Ratliff-South Carolina, Retha Harding-Des Moines, IA and Barbara Mickles-Iowa; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of friends and loved ones.

   As per Vernon’s wishes his body will be cremated and there will be no services.

   In lieu of flowers please a donation to the charity of your choice in his honor.

   Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Vernon Hughie Arnold.

  POUND, VA – Patricia Carol Sturgill, 77, passed away peacefully Tuesday May 24, 2022 at the Pikeville Medical Center. Her loving family was by her side.

  Pat was of the Lutheran faith and a member of the Moose Lodge. She was born and raised in Maryland and spent a lot of her life there. Pat worked for many years at a boot factory and for many years at a clothing factory. She had lived in Pound for the last several years. Pat loved bluegrass music, She loved to dance and going to bluegrass festivals. She loved playing Bingo and having a good time wither family and friends Pat enjoyed taking care of her family and just setting on porch with Leroy.

  Pat was preceded in death by her parents Thomas Edward Hinton and Ruth Geneva (Sheeler) Hinton and her siblings.

  Survivors include her longtime companion Leroy Sturgill-Pound, VA; her children Laura Sturgill and husband David-Pound, VA, Dana Marie Smith and husband Chris-Aberdeen, MD and Lloyd D. Phillips III and wife Becky-Aberdeen, MD; her grandchildren David Sturgill-Pound, VA and Ashley Nicole Sturgill and Grace Bolling-Appalachia, VA, Skyler Batchelor and Aaron Beverly; great-grandchildren Lacy Nelson, Liam Nelson and Jaxon Hicks; her nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of friends and loved ones.

  Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Friday May 27, 2022 in the Baker funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Randy Carter officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until time of services. 

  Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 am Saturday May 28, 2022 at the Sturgill Cemetery on Pine Spur Road-Pound, VA where family members and friends will serve as pallbearers.

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

  Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Patricia Carol Sturgill. 

  EOLIA, KY- Ray, 58, entered eternal rest Monday, May 23, 2022, from the Pikeville Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. He was a retired coal miner after working hard for many years. Ray was a faithful member of the Millstone Primitive Baptist church, where he served as a deacon. 

  The most important thing to him was the well-being of his entire family. He was always there with a giving heart making sure everyone's needs were met, expecting nothing in return. He loved spending time with his family, fishing, camping, and golfing. He also enjoyed riding the side by side, old cars, and watching the news to keep up with current events. He was very competitive, always up for a good game of cornhole, a heated game of rook, and trying his luck on a scratch off ticket. 

  Ray was preceded in death by his parents, Tommy and Jean (Caudill) Adams. Brothers, George Blair and Garry Adams.

  Survivors include his loving wife Joanna Adams, sons; Justin Adams and wife Kristin of Eolia, Ky, Jerrid Adams and wife Kearsten of Pound, VA, Rusty Adams and wife Kendra of Eolia, Ky, and Willie Adams, of Eolia, Ky. Brothers; Bud Adams (Jewell) and Trillis Adams (Denia), all of Eolia, Ky. Sisters; Connie Adams and Kathy Adams both of Pound, Va. Bonnie Hampton and Kim (Corbin) Hampton, of Eolia, Ky. Sister in law; Mert Adams of Eolia, Ky. And his sweet grandchildren who always put a smile on his face; Maverick, Chloe, Addie, Zoe, Oaklynn, and Shelby, and we cannot leave out his special dog sparky, who was always by his side. 

  Ray worked hard, loved hard, and fought hard until the very end. He and God both knew it was time for him to rest. God had mercy. 

  Funeral Services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Wednesday May 25, 2022, in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Elder David Gambill, Elder Jeff Dotson, and Elder Jeremy Jacob officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until time of services. 

  Graveside services will be held at 12:00 pm Thursday May 26, 2022, at the Adams Cemetery on Roberts Branch- Eolia, KY where family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Family and friends are asked to meet at the funeral home by 11:00am to prepare to go in procession to the cemetery. 

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

CLINTWOOD, VA – Carolyn Sue Hill Blevins, 62, entered Peacefully into eternity Wednesday May 11, 2022 from her 

residence. Her long time companion Allen was with her.

  Carolyn was a Christian of the Full Gospel Baptist faith. She was a former hairdresser and carpenter’s helper. Carolyn believed 

in working to provide a living for yourself and your family. She enjoyed writing and was an avid reader, she especially enjoyed 

Gospel inspirational material. Carolyn loved music, she even played the guitar. Her favorite type of music now was contemporary Christian music. Carolyn appreciated life and enjoyed the simple 

things like quiet mornings, colorful sunsets and spending time with people you love. 

  Carolyn was preceded in death by her father Kermit Ray Elkins and her parents Judy Betty Blevins and Kenneth Blevins; 

  Survivors include her long time companion Allen Ray Blevins-Clintwood, VA; sister Brenda Bush and husband Clarence-Pound, 

VA, Stella Harvey and husband Rodney-Palmyra, VA, Judy Ginger and husband George-Spotsylvania, VA, Lisa Elkins-Kentucky, Raylin Fleming-Clintwood, VA and Amelia Mullins-Clintwood, VA brothers Eugene Blevins and wife Viola-Jonesborough, TN Roger Blevins-Wise, VA, Harold (Hank) Blevins-Clintwood, VA, and Larry Blevins and wife Vanessa-Big Stone Gap, VA; a son Kenneth Chambers and wife Lisa-Colleen, TX; 2 grandchildren Alex Chambers and Briana Chambers; several nieces, nephews 

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

  Private funeral services will be conducted at 12 Noon Friday 

May 13, 2022 in the Baker funeral Home Chapel with Reverend 

Randy Carter officiating.

Burial will follow in the Phipps Memorial Cemetery in 

Clintwood, VA where family members and friends will serve 

as pallbearers.

  Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Carolyn Sue Hill Blevins

  JENKINS, KY – Dannie Slone, 60, passed peacefully into eternity

Tuesday May 3, 2022 from his residence. He was surrounded by his 

loving family. 

   Dannie was born March 21, 1962 in Whitesburg, KY. He was a Christian and attended Pentacostal churches in the area.

He was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend.        Dannie enjoyed fishing, putting model cars together, collecting model cars and was an avid U K Wildcat basketball fan. He treasured the time he spent with his family, especially his grandkids.

   Dannie was preceded in death by his parents Orville Baker and Eddis (Estep) Slone, sisters Rita Smith and Donna Brown; a brother Scotty Baker and step-daughter Tammy Webb.

   Survivors include his daughters Tasha Hall and husband Danny-Jenkins, KY and Kristy Duty and husband Donald-Jenkins, KY;

step-daughter Joni Brown-Cowen, KY; a; step son Harold Webb- Mayking, KY; brothers Herbie Slone, Idaho and Jeff Baker and wife 

Karen-Sandlick, KY; grandchildren Kevin Hall, Megan Hall, Darren Duty, Christopher Brown, Ashley Stanley, and Tamara Webb; great-granchildren Drake Stanley, Ryker Stanley, Alexis Hamilton, and Shane Hamilton; several nieces, nephews and cousins; a host of friends and loved ones ; and his pets Dum Dum, Gomer and Special K.

  Funeral services will be conducted 7:00 PM Thursday, May 5, 2022 at the Church of God Of Prophecy-Burdine, KY with Reverend Danny Quillen officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until time of services.

  Graveside services will be conducted 11:00 AM Friday, May 6, 2022 at the John Bentley Cemetery- Deane, KY where family members and friends will serve as pallbearers. Family and friends are asked to meet at the church by 10:30 for the final viewing and to prepare to go in procession to the cemetery.

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

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

POUND, VA- Palmer VanHuss, 88, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday April 27, 2022 at his residence.

   Palmer  was born on December 12, 1933 in Rose Hill VA to his parents the late Roy C. and Pauline (Parsons) VanHuss. Palmer was a devoted Christian and attended Hope Freewill Baptist Church. He was a loyal husband for nearly 71 years and a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and son. He was a heavy equipment operator on a several strip jobs for approximately 50 years. He enjoyed working and just piddling with things… like lawnmowers and weedeaters, Palmer was always into something… just ask Bea. But what he loved the most was going to church and the time he spent with his family.

   Along with his parents, Palmer is preceded in death by his brothers, Earl VanHuss, Coy VanHuss, Roger Kyle VanHuss and Daniel VanHuss; daughter-in-law Jackie VanHuss; and brother-in law, Chester Collier.

   Survivors include his wife of nearly 71 years, Beatrice “Bea” (Hensley) VanHuss-Pound, VA; daughter, Brenda Faye Brock 

and husband Jimmy- Eolia, KY; sons, Robert VanHuss-Pound, VA and Eugene VanHuss and wife Missy-Pound, VA ; grandchildren, Bobbi Leigh Van Huss-Pound,VA, Brandon VanHuss and wife Penny-Mt Carmel, TN, Craig VanHuss and wife Sharon-Pound, VA,; Katie VanHuss and companion Tom Jacobs-Pound, VA, Kane VanHuss and wife Randee-Pound, VA, Tessa Lovern and husband Roland-Wise, VA; great grandchildren Emma 

VanHuss, Sarah VanHuss, Isabella VanHuss , Abbigail VanHuss, Lillyanne Branson, Aubree VanHuss, Christopher Branson and Kase VanHuss; sisters, LaWanda Collier-South Carolina and  Rosa Triplett and husband Larry- Pound, VA; a brother, Roy C. VanHuss and wife Allie-Pound, VA.; sisters-

in-law, Faye VanHuss- Pound, VA and JoAnn VanHuss-Pound, VA; several nieces, nephews and cousins; his church family and many 

friends and loved ones.

Celebration of Life services will be conducted 7:00 pm Saturday April 30, 2022 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend 

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

   Graveside services will be conducted at 1:00 pm Sunday May 1, 2022 at Dewey Memorial Cemetery- Pound, VA where Craig VanHuss, Brandon VanHuss, Kane VanHuss, Tony VanHuss, Dakota VanHuss and Tom Jacobs will serve as pallbearers. Family and friends are asked to meet at the 

funeral home by 12:00 noon for the final viewing and to prepare to go in procession to the cemetery.

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

POUND, VA- Bonnie Jean Meade, 75, entered into her eternal home Tuesday April 26, 2022 from her residence.

  Bonnie was a born again Christian and attended Ferbie Chapel Church in Pound, VA. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, 

great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Bonnie loved her grand-babies and great-grandbabies like no other. She loved people and having her family around her as much as possible. Bonnie loved her flowers and houseplants and taking care of them. She was an avid reader and a huge Days of Our Lives fan. She loved to cook, especially for family get togethers. Her smile and sweet disposition will truly be missed. 

   Bonnie was preceded in death by her husband Watson Meade; her parents Creed Carico and Edith (Couch) Powers; her sisters Alma Carico, Martha Carico and Nona (Powers) Gardner; and her brothers 

Kenneth Carico, Ulis Carico and Teddy Powers.  

   Survivors include her daughters, Pam Dotson and husband Dwayne- Pound, VA, Rhonda Day and husband Mike Sooth-Newport News, VA and Sherry Davis and husband John-Clintwood, VA; her sons, Jason 

Wamsley and wife Heather-Norton, VA, Calvin Meade-Colorado Springs, CO and Matt Meade and wife Christina-Wise, VA; grand-

children, Susannah Wells (Ricky), Zack Dotson (Heather), Brad Dotson (Taylor), Mandy Cornett, Angel Wolfe, Ronnie Wolfe, 

Noah Wolfe, Tristan Wamsley, Phoenix Wamsley, Willow Wamsley,  Brynleigh Meade and Mikyla Sooth.; great-grandchildren Aiden Wells, Remington Dotson, Raegan Dotson, Kenadi Dotson, Piper Dotson, Raighlyn Dotson, Ryder Dotson, Rhett Dotson, Hayden Tugwell, Micah Wolfe, Grayson Wolfe and Adeline Wolfe; her

sisters Vivian Myrenda Stallard-Pound, VA and Pat Strouth and husband Buck-Wise, VA; her brothers Ezra Powers and wife Felicia-

Pound, VA, Tim Powers and wife Katrina-Pound, VA and Bobby Powers-Pennsylvania; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; a 

special friend Betty Owens-Pound, VA; and a host of friends and loved ones.

  The family would like to give a sincere thank you to the Pound Rescue Squad and the staff of the Dickenson Community Hospital for their care and kindness. 

  Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Friday April 29, 2022 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Mike 

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

Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 am Saturday April 30, 2022 at the Meade Cemetery on Ferbie Chapel Road-

Pound, VA where Zack, Brad, Aiden, Tristan, Remington and Ricky will serve as pallbearers. Family and friends are asked to meet the funeral home by 10:00 am for the final viewing and to prepare to go in procession to the cemetery. 

   Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Bonnie Jean Meade.

POUND, VA – Anna Lee Taylor, 81, entered into eternity Sunday April 24, 2022 from Heritage Hall-Big Stone Gap, VA 

after an extended illness. 

   Ann was a Christian and a long standing member of the Indian Creek Freewill Baptist Church. Anna was well known for her 

work ethic, she worked for over 30 years at the Federated Shop in Pound, VA. She was always cleaning house, cooking or canning. 

Ann loved yard work, she mowed the grass, did the weedeating, worked in the garden and cared for her flowers. Ann regularly 

worked at the church, helping to clean or to decorate for whatever the occasion was. She enjoyed going to church and also going to 

yard sales. She will be greatly missed.

   Ann was preceded in death by her husband Billy Ray Taylor; her parents Earl Slemp, Sr. and Jessie (Yates) Slemp; her sisters Margaret Cantrell, Marie “Tick” Vanover, Leitta “Tiny” Hay; Betty Browning, Norma Cantrell, Faye Large and Jill Collier;

and a brother Earl Slemp, Jr.

   Survivors include her sisters Janie Meade-North Carolina, Patsy Baker and husband Arnold-Wise, VA, Sally Cantrell and 

husband Joel-Pound, VA, Judy Cantrell-Wytheville, VA and JoRobinson and husband Paul-Mooresburg, TN; a brother Jimmy

Slemp and wife Audrey-Pound, VA; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; special friends Mary Collier, Sherry Mullins, Lena Browning, Phyllis Stapleton, Liz Mullins and Eleta Cantrell; her church family; and a host of friends and loved ones.

   The family would like to give a sincere thank you to the staff of Heritage Hall in Big Stone Gap, VA for their care and kindness.       Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 pm Thursday April 28, 2022 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Troy 

Belcher and Reverend Joel Cantrell officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:00 Noon until time of services.

Burial will follow in the Smith-Gilliam Cemetery on Camp Bethel Road in Wise, VA where family members and friends will 

serve as pallbearer 

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

  POUND, VA – Debra Joan Carter, 72, entered into her eternal home Sunday April 17, 2022 from Norton Community Hospital.

Her sons were by her side.  

   Joan was a born again Christian and a member for 40 years of Pyles Memorial Chapel in Pound, VA. She was a loving wife, 

mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Joan loved going to church and was active in church functions 

until she was no longer physically able. Joan loved to laugh and had a great sense of humor. She also enjoyed cooking and baking 

and was an avid reader. Joan enjoyed caring for older people and taking care of everyone. 

  Joan was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Lillian (Dingus) Vanover; her sister Judy Rose; her brothers Jerry Vanover, Larry 

Vanover and William Dale Stallard; and her grandson Andrew Carter 

  Survivors include her husband Paul Carter-Pound, VA; her daughter Jessica Carter and fiancé Wesley Stanley-Pound, VA; her sons, Rodney Carter-Pound, VA and Reverend Randy Carter and wife Brittany Pound, VA; grandchildren Samantha Bevins and husband Justin-Pound, VA; Hannah Carter-Pound, VA, Brady Carter-Pound, VA, Charity Smith-Pound, VA, Hunter Smith-Pound, VA, Jeremy Carter and girlfriend Shirley Martin-Pound, VA, Timothy Carter-Pound, VA and Londyn Carter-Pound, VA; great grand-children Sophie Carter, Urijah Carter, Holden Carter, Quinn Deskins, Lincoln Bentley and Anniston Carter; her sister Carol Turner and husband Larry-Stockbridge, GA; her brother Doug Vanover and wife Geneva-Pound, VA; special sissies Emmajean Hubbard and Jeannetta Vanover; her neighbors; and her loving church family; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of friends and loved ones.

   Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Tuesday April 19, 2022 at Pyles Memorial Freewill Baptist Church with Reverend Troy 

Belcher, Reverend Danny Mullins and Reverend Greg Cypers officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until time 

of services.

   Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 am Wednesday April 20, 2022 at the Vanover Family Cemetery where family members and friends will serve as pallbearers. Family and friends are asked to meet at the church by 10:00 am to for the final viewing and to prepare to go in procession to the cemetery.

   In lieu of flowers the family ask that you make donations to Baker Funeral Home for final funeral expenses.

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

Joan Carter.

POUND, VA – Palmer Ray Balthis, 81, peacefully entered into eternity Monday April 11, 2022 from his residence. He was 

surrounded by his loving family.

   Palmer was a Christian of the Baptist faith. He was a member of Pyles Memorial Chapel for over 38 years and he attended regularly until he was no longer physically able. Palmer was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, 

brother, uncle, friend and neighbor. He was known as the “Mayor of Bold Camp” and was well loved by his neighbors. Palmer was 

a retired coal miner with 40 + years of experience, 35 of those years was with Mullins Coal Company. He was a proud member of the United Mine Workers of America. Palmer enjoyed woodworking, 

caring for his fruit trees and working at the church. He loved his Chevrolet truck and was a Chevy Man through and through. He was 

an avid Dale Earnhardt fan and he also loved Johnny Cash. Palmer enjoyed watching westerns, especially The Lone Ranger. He also liked sitting on the porch and keeping an eye on the neighborhood. He especially loved the time he spent with his kids, grandkids and great-grandkids. 

   Palmer was preceded in death by his parents Curtis and Leonia (Vanover) Balthis; sisters Sue Ledin and Dorothy Farmer; and a

brother Walter Balthis.

   Survivors include his loving wife of nearly 60 years Pauline (Bevins) Balthis; his daughter Renay Hammonds and husband Robert-Gate City, VA; his sons Terry Balthis and wife Kathy-Norton, VA, Steve Balthis

and wife Rita-Pound, VA and Glen Balthis and wife Hope-Clintwood, VA; grandchildren Corey Balthis (Jessica), Nick Balthis (Julia), 

Brandon Balthis (Allison), Aaron Balthis, Jeremy Harrison, Heather Harrison, Kayle Balthis; Jordan Balthis (Hannah), Matthew Balthis (Jasmine) and Ashley Balthis; step-grandchildren Hunter Hammonds, Zack Hammonds and Jackson Blevins; great-grandchildren Lucas Balthis, Aubrey Balthis, Avery Balthis, Lydea Balthis, Alana Balthis, Sophia Balthis, Ellie Balthis and 3 more on the way; his sisters Janice Sturgill  and husband Carson-Gate City, VA, Gail Cantrell-Pound, VA and Rhonda Stidham and husband Mitchell-Pound, VA:  a brother Doug Balthis-Appalachia, VA; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; his church family, his neighbors; special friend Gene Willard Vanover; and a host of friends and loved ones.

   The family would like to give a special thanks to Dr. Michael Wheatley and staff and the staff of the Fresenius Dialysis Center in Norton. 

   Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Thursday April 14, 2022, in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Troy Belcher, Reverend Randy Carter and Reverend Gene Vanover officiating. 

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

   Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 am Friday April 15, 2022 at the Vanover Family Cemetery where grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Family and friends are asked to meet at the funeral home by 10:00 am for a final viewing and to prepare to go in procession to the cemetery.

Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Palmer Ray Balthis.

  WISE, VA – Damar James Clark, 44, went to be in the hands of his Lord and Savior Sunday April 10, 2022.

  Damar was a born again Christian. He loved his Lord and he loved his family. He regularly read and studied his Bible. Damar was the 

owner/operator of the Kingdom Cut Barber Shop in Wise, VA where he loved cutting hair and loved socializing with his customers. He loved making and listening to music. Damar enjoyed traveling, especially going to the beach which he found so peaceful. But his greatest joy was spending time with his wife, his kids and his grandkids. 

  Damar was preceded in death by his mother Doris (Woodruff) Clark and his father-in-law David Gent.

  Survivors include his loving wife Chassidy Clark-Wise, VA; his daughters  Delaina Brooks-Wise, VA Destiny Clark-Louisville, KY,

Diamond Clark-Knoxville, TN, Dalisia Clark-Louisville, KY and Abigail Browning-Wise, VA; his sons Damar Clark, Jr.-Louisville, 

KY, Alec Gent-Wise, VA and Judah Clark-Wise, VA; grandchildren Tevin Webster, Neveah Brown, Navious Browm. Jeremiah Coleman 

and Audrey Browning; his father Stanley Clark-Louisville, KY: his sister Taneill Harris-Louisville, KY; brothers-in-law Jody Gent-Waverly, VA and Justin Gent-Norton, VA; several nieces, nephews and cousins; 

and a host of close friends and loved ones.           

  Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Friday April 15, 2022 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Jeff Reynolds officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until time of services. 

  Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 am Saturday April 16, 2022 at the Eli Mullins Cemetery on Sock Hollow 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 for a final viewing and to prepare to go in procession to the cemetery.

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

   EOLIA, KY – Willie Jean Adams (Granny Jean), 89, entered peacefully into eternity Friday April 8, 2022 from the Hazard ARH 

Regional Medical Center. Her loving family was by her side.

   Jean was of the Primitive Baptist faith and a long time member of the Millstone Primitive Baptist Church. Granny Jean loved 

going to church and taking care of her family. She enjoyed cooking, going camping, watching old westerns, Hallmark movies 

and Little House on the Prairie on TV, facebooking and sitting on 

the porch. She was a well dressed classy lady and was usually up for a weekly trip to Cato’s, her favorite store. She was the depiction of a strong willed and faithful woman, who was dedicated to God

and her family.   

   Wille Jean was preceded in death by her parents George and Cora (Stamper) Caudill; her husband of over 60 years Tommy 

Ray Adams; her sons Garry Adams and George Blair; her sisters Jessie Strunk and Geraldine Blair; and her brother Charlie Caudill.

   Survivors include her daughters Connie Adams-Pound, VA; Bonnie Hampton-Eolia, KY; Kim Hampton and husband Corbin-

Eolia, KY and Kathy Adams-Pound, VA; daughter-in-law Mary Adams-Eolia, Ky, her sons Ray Adams and wife Joanna-Eolia, 

KY, Bud Adams and wife Jewell-Eolia, KY, Trillas Adams and wife Denia-Eolia, KY; 18 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren; 

2 great-great-grandchildren; a sister Georgia Blair-Indiana; her church family; and a host of friends and loved ones.

  Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Sunday April 10, 2022 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Elders Jeremy Jacobs and Elder David Gambille officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until time of services.

   Graveside services will conducted at 1:00 pm Monday April 11, 2022 at the Adams Cemetery on Roberts Branch-Eolia, KY where

grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Family and friends are asked to meet at the funeral home by 11:30 am for a final viewing and to 

prepare to go in procession to the cemetery.

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

  POUND, VA- Dewey Edward Hensley, 65, passed away Thursday February 3, 2022 from Johnson City Medical Center- 

Johnson City, TN.

  Dewey was of the Baptist faith. He was a heavy equipment operator, truck driver and crane operator for many years. Dewey 

enjoyed picking and pranking with people, he especially loved to aggravate Clancy. Dewey enjoyed fishing and just being 

outside in general. He always enjoyed a good cup of coffee and a cigarette.

  Dewey was preceded in death by his father Truman Hensley; his brother Sidney Hensley; and his brother-in-law Gary Garner.

  Survivors include his mother Lotus Vanover-Pound, VA; his sons Stephen Hensley and wife Angie-Denton, NC and Adam Hensley and wife Diane-Manilla, Philippines; grandchildren Stephen Hensley, Jr, Autumn Hensley, Patrick Hensley, Dante 

Hensley and Isis Hensley; a sister Geraldine Garner-Mt. Olive NC; brothers Clancy Hensley and wife Barbara-Kentucky, Patrick 

Hensley and wife Marsha-Madison, NC and Tim Mullins-Pound, VA; several nieces, nephews and cousins; special friends Bobby 

Rose, Ray Shortt, Sonny Shortt and Wedge Hodges; and a host of friends and loved ones.

  Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Saturday February 5, 2022 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Randy 

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

  Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 am Sunday February6, 2022 at the Shortt Cemetery on Cottonwood 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 Dewey Hensley.

  JENKINS, KY – Randall A. Cox, 53, passed from this life on Monday January 31, 2022 at his residence.

  Randall was a former employee of Wal Mart with over 25 years of service in the maintenance department. He was an avid gun collector, loved going fishing and watching pro and college sports. But what made him the happiest was the time he spent hanging out with his family

especially his children and grandchildren.

  Randall was preceded in death by his parents Milburn and Ruby (Tucker ) Cox; brothers, James Earl Cox and Eric Cox ;sisters, Brenda Sue Cox and Sulah Ann Cox.

Survivors include his sons William E. Cox-Florence, Ky and Randy A. Cox and wife Alexis- Williamstown, KY; grandchildren Evalynn Mae Cox, Kolbe Lee Allan Cox, Elaina Dawn Cox and one on the way, Kason

James Franklin Cox; his sister Evyonne Hall and husband Doug-Jenkins, KY; an aunt, Ada Baker- Wise, VA; special friend, Ricky Richardson-Jenkins, KY; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of friends

and loved ones.

  Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 pm Friday February 4, 2022 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Randy Carter officiating.

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

  Burial will follow at the Cox Cemetery (Alfred Cox Road)-Pound, VA where family members and friends will serve as pallbearers.

  Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Randall Allen Cox.

  POUND, VA – Gilmer “Marty” Boggs, 53, entered peacefully into eternity Monday January 31, 2022 from his brother’s residence.

  Marty was reunited with his Lord, his Mommy and Daddy, a sister and infant brother to spend eternity together. Marty spent 53 years blessing the lives of his family and friends. Marty was one of a kind

and loved life. He had a unique sense of humor and loved to prank everyone. He liked the ladies and called them the “pretty dolls”. Marty loved to build shelves and he loved people. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He was a life long 

collector of everything and loved bluegrass and gospel music. Marty touched the lives of everyone and will forever leave a lasting unconditional love for his family and friends.  

  Marty was preceded in death by his beloved parents Reverend Gilmer Edison Boggs and Elma Inez (Robinson) Boggs, a sister Elma Jean Meade, an infant brother, a nephews Joseph Boggs Jr., a niece Emily Mullins, and a great nephew Adam Miller.

  Survivors include his sisters Mary Powers-Pound, VA, Greta Mullins-Pound, VA and Karen Taylor and husband 

Jimmy-Pound, VA; brothers Denver Boggs and wife June-Pound, VA, Joe Boggs and wife Kaye-Bristol, VA and Leonard Boggs and wife 

Sandy-Pound, VA; 17 nieces and nephews; 25 great-nieces and nephew; 12 great-great nieces and nephews; and a host of friends and loved ones.

  Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Wednesday February 2, 2022 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Tom Slemp and Reverend Nolan Stanley officiating. The family will receive friends 

from 5:00 pm until time of services.

  Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 am Thursday February 3, 2022 at the Thomps Boggs Cemetery-Pound, VA where family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Leonard Boggs, Jimmy Taylor, Denver Boggs and Joe Boggs. Family and friends are asked to meet at the funeral home by 10:00 am to prepare to go in procession to the cemetery.

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

  Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Gilmer “Marty” Boggs.    

  POUND, VA-Wallace Mullins, 77, passed away peacefully Tuesday January 25, 2022 while surrounded by his loving family from Holston Valley Medical Center- Kingsport, TN.

  Wallace was a Christian of the Old Regular Baptist faith and was ready to be reunited with his mother, daddy, brothers and sisters. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather and friend to everyone and was like a brother and father figure to so many. To know him was to love him. 

  Wallace worked 59 years at several surface mining companies throughout 

his life as a heavy equipment operator, foreman and superintendent and was 

well respected in the coal industry. He worked- retired- and worked again. He 

loved Bluegrass music and was one of the founding members of “Pickin in 

the Pound” on Thursday nights, was an avid Dale Earnhardt fan, enjoyed drag 

racing, loved ice cream and popsicles especially sharing them with his grandkids 

every chance he got. Wallace never went anywhere that he didn’t run into 

someone that he knew and would do anything for anybody. Wallace loved 

being with his family, especially his grandchildren and great- grandchildren. 

Wallace was a “Plain Old Country Boy” and was proud of it.

  Wallace was preceded in death by his parents, Arvil and Bessie Mullins, sisters, Cuba Ann Mullins, Geraldine Honaker, Erma Strouth and Raydell Cross; brothers, Turl Mullins, Douglas Mullins, Raleigh Mullins, Gaylon Mullins and Shelcy Mullins. He was the last of 10 children in that generation.

    Wallace leaves behind his loving wife of 47 years, Deborah Lynn Mullins- Pound, VA; daughters, Lindsey Tanner and husband Shawn- Floyd, VA and Thea Flanary and companion Shane Adams-Pound, VA; his son Wallace Mullins, Jr. and wife Tracey-Pound, VA; grandchildren, Ashley (Aaron) Mathis, Caleb (Lexie) Baker; Callie (Riley) Catto, Draper Tanner, Tristan Tanner, 

Wallace “Tre” Mullins III and Emilee Mullins; great- grandchildren, Remington 

Mathis, Ryeitt Mathis, Ridge Mathis, Ripp Mathis, Emersyn Warf, Killian Catto, 

Grey Catto, Juliette Catto and Asher Tanner; numerous special nieces, nephews 

and cousins and a host of friends and loved ones.

   Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 pm Saturday January 29, 2022 at the Fairview Old Regular Baptist Church- Pound, VA with Elder Willie Cantrell officiating. The family will receive friends from 11:00 am until time of services. Burial will follow at the Arvil Mullins Cemetery- Pound, VA where Wallace Mullins Jr., Tre Mullins, Draper Tanner, Caleb Baker, Aaron Mathis, Shawn Tanner, Shane Adams and Rondall Mullins will serve as pallbearers. Rodney Hollyfield, Mark Pilkenton, Tony Elkins, Dubree Mullins, Brian Osborne, Freddie Gibson, Greg Cross, Doug Mullins Jr. and Shelcy Mullins Jr. will serve as honorary pallbearers. 

  Evening services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Friday January 28, 2022 with Elder Jerry Damron and Reverend Randy Carter in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until time of services.

   In lieu of flowers the family ask that donations be made to the Pound 

Rescue Squad- P O Box 711, Pound, VA 24279

  THOMASVILLE, N.C.- Wilma Lee Bush,74, passed away Tuesday January 25, 2022 at her residence. Her loving family 

was by her bedside.

  Wilma was of the Christian faith. She operated her own general store for many years and also worked for RADA where she helped people get assistance in remodeling their homes. Arguing was her favorite pastime... (just ask any of her family). She enjoyed scrolling on Facebook and checking things out on Google… (just to prove she was always right). Wilma was avid reader, loved to do paint by numbers and working word puzzles. Wilma had a heart bigger than life, always wanting to help someone and always worried about others before herself. When it came to her family, that was her world and she loved them with everything she had.

  Wilma was preceded in death by her parents, Troy and Ethel (Stephens) Conley. 

  Survivors include her husband, Arthur (Art) Bush-Thomasville, NC: her daughters, Donna Mullins and husband Dubree-Pound, VA, Brenda Gardner and husband Danny-Big Stone Gap, VA., and Kirstina Bush-Wisconsin; sons, Steve Bowers and wife Kristal- Pound, VA., Larry Bowers-Clintwood, VA., Mike Atwell and wife Christy- Denton, NC and Isaac Dalton and wife Earlene-Winston-Salem, NC.: grandchildren, Allen Mullins, Andy Mullins, Dustin Belcher, Sam Belcher, Ryan Belcher, Christian Belcher, Shannon Collins, Adam Kiser, Hannah Bowers, Nikki Funk, Brittany Gibson, Braxton Stewart, Rebekah Stewart, Matthew Small, Tyler Small, Joshua Small, Tiffany Small, Isaac Dalton II, Logan Dalton and Sandora Dalton; numerous greatgrandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins; special friend Connie Franks; and a host of friends and loved ones.

  A Celebration of Life services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Thursday January 27, 2022 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until time of services.

  Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 am Friday January 28, 2022 at the Bush Family Cemetery-Pound, VA where sons and grandsons 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 Wilma Lee Bush.

  WISE, VA- Sherman Maggard, 55, peacefully departed this life Friday January 21, 2022 from Heritage Hall in Wise, VA.

  Sherman was a former carpenter, he was well rounded in his construction skills. Sherman was a good block and brick mason, 

really good at framing structures and at welding as well. Sherman enjoyed fishing, hunting and camping. He was also an excellent roller skater. He truly enjoyed the time he spent with his family and friends.

  Sherman was preceded in death by his parents Curtis and Grace (Beverly) Maggard; sisters Betty Perry, Corena McCurry, Joyce 

Taylor and Sheila Perry; and brothers Hatler Maggard, Buster Maggard and Sam Maggard.

  Survivors include his sister Laura Brown-Texas, Hettie Allen-Florida, Sherry Oaks-Kentucky and Beulah Smallwood-Kentucky;

brothers Jimmy Maggard-Wise, VA and Jeff Maggard-Wise, VA; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of friends and 

loved ones.

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

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

  ARLINGTON, VA – Janie Carol Ellis, 80, gracefully entered into eternity Saturday January 8, 2022 from the Tysons Woods 

Assisted Living facility in Vienna , VA. 

  Janie was a devoted Christian. She loved her Lord. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Janie enjoyed hand crafts, especially making Christmas tree ornaments. She also 

enjoyed gardening and caring for her plants and flowers. She read the newspaper daily. But her greatest joy was the time she spent with her children and grandchildren.

  Janie was preceded in death by her parents Tollie and Ruby (Bowman) Addington; her husband Richard Ellis; and her brothers Bobby Addington and Kenneth Addington.

  Survivors include her sons Richard Lee Ellis and wife Laura-Arlington, VA and Kevin Lee Ellis and wife Crystal-Arlington, VA: grandchildren Sean Kenneth Ellis and Leia Ellis; a special friend Pearl Kissenberger-Fredericksburg, VA; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of friends and loved ones.

  Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 pm Saturday January 22, 2022 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Danny Mullins officiating. The family will receive friends from 12 Noon until time of services. Burial will follow in the Mt. Zion Cemetery-Pound, VA where Richard Ellis, Kevin Ellis, Roddy Addington, Isaiah Addington and Charlie Mullins will serve as pallbearers. 

  Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family Janie Carol Ellis 

 POUND, VA – Violet S. Branham, 83, entered gracefully into eternity Wednesday January 5, 2022 from Norton Community 

Hospital. Her loving family was by her side.

  Violet was a full gospel Christian. She loved her Lord greatly and enjoyed going to church and studying her Bible. She loved her family unconditionally. She was the matriarch of the family, everyone gathered at her house and she thoroughly enjoyed it. She was referred to as the “ Warrior of the Family” and would fight for any of them. Violet was the best mom in the world. She 

enjoyed cooking, canning sewing and quilting. Anything she could do for her family. She loved music and was a fantastic singer.

  Violet was preceded in death by her husband Jack Branham; her parents Arvil and Dollie (Mullins) Short; a son, Jackie Branham; sisters Kay Short, Loretta Fleming, Alberta Maggard and Sandra Short; brothers Eslin Short, Wade Short and Burnis Short.

  Survivors include her daughters Deidra Lynn Mullins (Stevie) and Charlotte Hall (Tim) both of Pound, VA; her sons Sam Branham,

Scotty Branham and Benjimin Branham all of Pound, VA and Jody Branham (Ladonna) of Warrenton, VA; grandchildren  Misti Robinson Stephanie Tompkins, Amanda Hale, Adam Mullins, Nicholas Mullins, 

Whitney Mullins, Tyler Hall, Cindy Branham, Andarra Jackson, Sarah Branham, Anna Cantrell, Bobo Polly, Lettieanne Boggs, Aubrey Boggs, Bailey Branham and Logan Branham; great-grandchildren Jacob, 

Makenzie, Ryleigh, Gracie, Isaiah, Christian, Emma, Hallie, Abigail, Hannah, Rebecca, Jeremiah, Maverick Everleigh, Ciara, Raven, Baby Hall, Leelan, Cruz, Benjiman, Ian, Kaylee, Gracie, Dakota, Harper, Gracian, Vincent, Brittany, Lakoya, Alex and Bella; great-great grandchild Marinith; sisters Anna Ruth Welch (Don), Eileen Mullins and Ella Gay Meade (James Micah) all of Pound, VA; brothers Johnny Short (Lola) -Castlewood, VA and daniel Short-Wise, VA; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of friends and loved ones.

  Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Saturday January 8, 2022 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Roger Clyde Mullins and Reverend Randy Carter officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until time of services.

  Graveside services will be conducted at 1:00 pm Sunday January 9, 2022 at the Arvil Short Cemetery-Pound, VA where Adam Mullins, 

Nicholas Mullins, Tyler Hall, Bailey Branham, Logan Branham and Bobo Polly will serve as pallbearers. Family and friends are asked to 

gather at the funeral home by 12 Noon to prepare to go in procession to the cemetery.

  Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Violet S. Branham.

  POUND – Angela Bowman, 59, crossed peacefully into eternity Monday December 27, 2021 from Norton Community Hospital. Her loving family was by her side.

Angie was a Christian of the Baptist faith. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Angie loved to play Bingo on her phone, watching Dog the Bounty Hunter and My 600lb Life on TV. But her greatest joy was the time she spent with her family. 

  Angie was preceded in death by her parents Reverend Emmitt and Janet Mullins; a sister Jennifer Mullins; and a brother Charles Mullins.

  Survivors include her loving husband and best friend of 34 1/2 years Rickie Bowman; daughters, Stacy Pennington (Nick) and Suzanne Adkins both of Pound, VA grandchildren, Korey Adkins, Ashley Adkins, 

Alexis Pennington, Lauren Pennington and Hannah Pennington; sisters, Robin Short ( Kelly) -Pound, VA, Donna Mullins (Trent)-Pound, VA, Stephany Mathias (David)- Pound, VA and Tammy Strange (Tim) – 

Wise, VA; special friend, Cheryl Skeens; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of friends and loved ones.

  Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Thursday December 30, 2021 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Danny Mullins and Reverend Randy Carter officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until time of services.

Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 am Friday December 31, 2021 at the Rufus Mullins Cemetery in Woodrow Hollow-Pound, VA where Danny Adkins, Nick Pennington, Shane Adams, Tim Strange David Mathias and Kelly Short 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 Angela D. “Angie” Bowman.

   POUND, VAJeffery Scott Mullins, 52, passed away Saturday  December 25, 2021 from his home. His loving family was by his  bedside. 

   Jeff was of the Baptist faith. He was an equipment operator for  Barnette Construction for nearly 20 years and worked at the  sawmill for around 8 years. Jeff was an avid outdoorsman, going  hunting, fishing and four wheeling. He loved to shoot guns and  rebuild trucks with his friends. Always joking around and making  people laugh was something he especially liked to do. But what he  loved more than anything was the time he spent with his grandkids,  he loved to aggravate them and make them laugh. Family time and  gatherings was everything to him. 

   Jeff was preceded in death by his parents, Glenn Mack and Carol Sue (Marcum) Mullins. 

   Survivors include his wife, Diana (Adkins) Mullins-Pound, VA;  daughters, Jessica Holbrook and husband Joe- Whitesburg, KY,  

Katie Hayes and husband Michael- Big Stone Gap, VA and Kerri  Brace and husband Aaron-Pound, VA; grandchildren, Travis Holbrook,  Jeffery Mullins, Josh Holbrook, Kaleb Holbrook, Kristina Mullins,  Kyler Holbrook and Abel Holbrook; sisters, Sherry Dingus and  husband Billy- Pound, VA, Cora Mullins- Bristol, VA; brothers,  Glenn Mack Mullins Jr., Wayne Mullins and Lee Mullins all of Pound,  VA; hunting buddy and friend, John Paul Mullins; several nieces,  nephews and cousins; his furry companion, Creole “Creepy”;  granddogs, Zeus, Pudge, Duke, Pickle, Beef and Loaf; and a host of  

friends and loved ones. 

   Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Tuesday December 28, 2021 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Billy Hibbits officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until time of  

services.  

   Graveside services will be conducted at 1:00pm Wednesday December 29, 2021 at the Arvil Mullins Cemetery- Pound, VA where Travis  Holbrook, Josh Holbrook, Joe Holbrook, Aaron Brace, Jeffery Mullins,  

Mike Hayes and Kaleb Holbrook will serve as pallbearers. Family and  friends are asked to meet at the funeral home by 12 noon to prepare to  go in procession to the cemetery.  

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

POUND, VA – Fayne Martin Mullins, 67, entered into eternity Friday  

December 24, 2021 from the Dickenson Community Hospital – Clintwood,  

VA. His loving wife was by his side. 

 Fayne was a Christian and attended Pyles Memorial Church, Midway 

Church and Hamilton Chapel Church. He was a retired certified electrician  

working for VICC and Alpha Natural Resources. Fayne was a jack of all trades,  

he loved getting his metal detector out and going on treasure hunts especially  

with his grandson Mason He enjoyed the hunting adventures and dumpster  

diving and was very proud of some of the things he discovered and then  

refurbished. Fayne also enjoyed golfing, watching treasure hunting shows 

on TV and was known to be a fan of “you tube”. He loved to play Rook 

and was this years family tournament champion. But his greatest joy was  

being Mason’s Poppy and the time he spent with him. 

 Fayne was preceded in death by his father, Edward Worley Mullins;  

his son, Craig Martin Mullins and brother-in-law, Terry Hubbard.   

 Survivors include his loving wife of 47 years Robin (Jones) Mullins; his  

daughter Catrina Dawn Mullins- Bristol VA; his grandson, Mason Mullins-  

Edwards- Bristol VA; his mother Eileen (Hartley) Mullins-Pound, VA; sisters,  

Rosa Lee Mullins- Rogersville, TN; Sharon Hubbard-Pound, VA; Anita  

Cantrell and husband Rocky-Pound, VA and Lila Mullins-Blackwater, VA; 

several nieces, nephews and cousins; special friends Ralph Thomas, Mike  

Martin, Jeff Counts and Danny Bentley; and a host of friends and loved ones. 

   Funeral services will be conducted at 7 :00 pm Monday December 27, 

2021 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Troy Belcher,  

Reverend Burns Robinson and Reverend Greg Cyphers officiating. The  

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

   Graveside services will be conducted at 12 noon Tuesday December 28,  

2021 at the Arvil Mullins Cemetery-Pound, VA with Reverend Randy Carter  

officiating. Family members and friends will serve as pallbearers and are  

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

to the cemetery. 

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

Mullins. 

 WISE, VA – Wedford Crabtree, 75, entered peacefully into eternity 

Thursday December 23, 2021 from his residence. His loving wife was 

by his side.

  Wedford was a Christian of the Baptist faith. He was a former concrete 

factory worker and a former coal miner. He was a member of the Local 

Union No. 639 Washington, DC of the Teamsters Union and a Veteran 

of the United States Army. Wedford was a die hard Washington Redskin 

fan. He loved to watch his kids and grandkids when they played little 

league football. Wedford enjoyed hunting and fishing and just being 

outdoors. His greatest joy was spending time with his grandkids and 

great-grandkids.

  Wedford was preceded in death by his parents Grady and Nevada 

(Mullins) Crabtree; his sisters Joyce Mullins, Ruby Mullins, Geraldine 

Mullins, Hester Stallard and Virginia Cantrell; and his brothers Vernie 

Crabtree, John B. Crabtree and Beachel Crabtree.

  Survivors include the love of his life, his wife of 41 years Brenda 

(Hale) Crabtree;  his daughters Ronda Wolfe and husband Darrell-

South Boston, VA, Heather Parks and husband Billy-Pound, VA and

Nicki Watkins-Maryland; sons Brett Crabtree and wife Dreama-Wise, 

VA and Derrick Crabtree and fiancé Marcee-Wise, VA; 12 grand-

children; 7 great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins, 

and a host of friends and loved ones.

  Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 pm Sunday December 26, 

2021 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Ricky Mullins 

officiating. The family will receive friends from 12 Noon until time of 

services. 

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

Crabtree.