Obituaries

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    WISE, VA – James Carter 73, entered into eternity Thursday May 16, 2019 from the Holston Valley Medical Center. 

   James was of the Baptist faith. He was a former surface miner. He was a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He cherished the time he spent with his family.

   James was preceded in death by his wife Ruby (Carnes) Carter; his parents Oscar Carter and Bertha (Adkins) Carter; and brother Larry Carter. 

   Survivors include his son Byron Carter and wife Shanda- Wise, VA, his daughters, Carol Mullins and husband Mark- Pound, VA and Marie Walker- Whitesburg, KY; grandchildren Whitney Williams (Leonard), Jessie Singleton and Lacey Smith (granddaughters and special friends) Madison Mullins, Grayson Mullins, Teshauna Amburgy, and Bryana Carter; great-Grandchildren Hunter Amburgy, Hayden Amburgy, and Christian and Ava Isaac; a brother, Phillip Carter-Jonesville, VA; a special friend Lonnie Lucas; several nieces, nephews, and cousins; and a host of friends and loved ones.

   As per James wishes his body was cremated after donating several organs and tissue to people in need.

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

   POUND, VA – Rodney Cantrell, 77, entered into eternity Thursday May 16, 2019 from the Mountain View Regional Medical Center. His loving family was at his bedside.

    Rodney was of the Baptist faith. He was a former surface miner and retired as an equipment operator for Wise County. Rodney was an avid high school and little league sports fan. He was a regular at all kinds of sporting events and enjoyed playing scratch lottery tickets as well. Rodney loved to discuss politics. He also enjoyed talking about the Lord. He had a cheerful personality and never met a stranger.

Rodney was preceded in death by his parents, Buddy Cub and Helen (Taylor) Cantrell; and infant son, James Keith Cantrell; And sister –in-law, Jeanette Cantrell.

    Survivors include his loving wife Gail (Balthis) Cantrell; his daughters, Nicole Sexton and husband Mark-Pound, VA andRhonda Kilgore- Norton, VA; grandchildren Jason Kilgore, Derek Kilgore, Ethan Gentry and Katlyn Gentry; step grandson, Charlie Scales; great-grand-daughter, Jaylen Kilgore; step-daughter, Becky Davenport and husband Scotty-Shelby, N C; Brothers Rocky Cantrell and wife Anita, David Cantrell and Max Cantrell and wife Pam, all of Pound, VA; special friends Carlyle Taylor and Gary Taylor; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of friends and loved ones.

   Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Saturday May 18, 2019 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Elder Danny Baker officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until time of services. 

   Graveside services will be conducted at 2:00 pm Sunday  May 19, 2019 at the Dotson Family Cemetery-Pound, VA where family members and friends will serve as pallbearers. Family and friends are asked to meet at Baker Funeral Home by 1:00 pm to prepare to go in procession to the cemetery.

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

   GATE CITY, VA- Eula Mae Sturgill, 71, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday May 14, 2019 from the Johnson City Medical Center.  She was surrounded by her loving family.

   Eula was a Christian and a member of the Copper Creek Primitive Baptist Church. She loved to sing at church and most recently sang at Easter sunrise service. Eula loved to sew, cook and spoil her grand-children. She also enjoyed mystery shows and puzzle books. 

  Eula was preceded in death by her loving husband of 51 years Dan Sturgill; her parents, Lloyd and Ella (Boggs) Church; 3 brothers, 

Ray, Carl and James Church; and cousins Palmer and Claude Sturgill.  

  Survivors include her daughter, Melissa Dryden and husband Nick- Pound, VA; her son, Danny Ray Sturgill and wife Missy-Kingsport, TN; grandchildren, Mikey Dryden, Zack Dryden, Hannah Dryden and Taylor 

Aaron Sturgill (aka TAS );great-grandson Jace Dryden and two more bundles of joy on the way; a sister Betty Sue Hyde-Brandon, MS; a brother Oscar Church and wife Annette-Blufton, SC; special friends, Josh Bailey and Asher Meadows; several nieces and nephews; her church family; and a host of friends. 

  Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Thursday May 16, 2019 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Harmon Willis officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00pm until time of services.

  Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 am Friday May 17, 2019 at the Mt. Zion Cemetery-Pound, VA where family members 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 Eula Mae Sturgill.

   POUND, VA- Bill Cantrell, 90, entered into eternal rest Monday May 13, 2019 from his residence. He was surrounded by his loving family.

   Bill was a born again Christian and a 70 year member of the Lone Pine Chapel Church- Pound, VA where he served as a Deacon, Sunday School teacher, clerk and a Board of Trustees member. Bill was also a  Kentucky Colonel He was 60 year member of the Pound Masonic Lodge #59 AF&AM where he was a 2 time past Master of the Lodge 

and past Deputy District Grand Master for the 48th Masonic District of Virginia. And although there was no formal title, Bill held the lodge 

together. He attended meetings and practices regularly and oftentimes made necessary repairs to the facility.  Bill was retired heavy equipment 

operator and a member of the United Mine Workers of America. He was a loving, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great- grandfather and friend. He was quick witted and had a great sense of humor. He will be greatly missed.  

   Bill was preceded in death by his loving wife, Nina Jane (Countiss) Cantrell; his parents, Ermine “Stub” and Ota (Bentley) Cantrell; brothers, Ermine Jackson Cantrell Jr. and Denny Cantrell.

   Survivors include his daughters, Carla Harless Marshall and husband Elbert- Pound, VA. Jenny Mullins- Norton, VA and Cindy Cantrell- San Francisco, CA; a son, Jeff Cantrell - College Station, TX; grand-children, Jay Harless  (Kim), Kit Marshall (Melanie), John Marshall (Katie), TravisCantrell (Marcey), William Holt (Megan), Alex Holt, Becky Mullins and Bill Mullins (Norma); great -grandchildren, Ben Harless (Emily), Emily Hobbs (Hadley), Rachael Mullins, Samantha Mullins, Sarah Mullins, Jadon Marshall, Chase Cantrell, Colton Cantrell, Connor Cantrell, Hazley Marshall, Oaklyn Marshall and Anthony Wright; great-great- grandchildren, Sadie Sergeant ,Declan Harless and ShaneWright; a sister, Joann Moore and husband Steve–Richmond, VA; several nieces and nephews, his church family, his Masonic brothers

and a host of friends. 

   Masonic services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Friday May 18, 2019 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel. Celebration of Life services will follow with Pastor Bill Mullins officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00pm until time of services.

Private graveside services will be held Saturday May 18, 2019 at the Euen Countiss Cemetery-Pound, VA where grandsons and  great-grandsons will serve as pallbearers.

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

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   WISE, VA- Larry Eugene Mullins, 59, passed away

Sunday May 12, 2019 from his residence. 

Gene was of the Baptist faith . He was mechanic for many years, loving to spend hours working on Hot Rod cars, he was a Mopar Man. Gene also enjoyed camping, fishing, reading (mostly mysteries) and spending as much 

time as he could with his grandson. Gene also had two cats that were very special to him, Frosty and Clifford, both gave him such joy to care for.

    Gene was preceded in death by his farther, Claude Emerson Mullins and a brother- in law, Robert Craig Moore.

    Survivors include his mother, Alice Mae (Osborne) Mullins- Wise, VA; a son, Brice Mullins- Wise, VA; a grandson, Derek Bradley Mullins- Wise, VA; a sister, Louise Mullins-Wise, VA; brothers, Emerson Mullins and wife Phyllis- Wise, VA and Reverend Carl Wayne Mullins and wife Norma Jean- Wise, VA ; special friend, Kyle Steffey; 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 

Wednesday May 15, 2019 at the Beverly Cemetery- Wise, VA. with Reverend Carl Wayne Mullins officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:30 till 11:30 at Baker Funeral Home then proceed in procession to the cemetery.

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

Larry Eugene Mullins.

  CLINTWOOD, VA – Darrell Fleming, 73, entered into eternity Thursday May 2, 2019 from his residence after a long and courageous battle with COPD. He was surrounded by his loving family.

   Darrell was of the Freewill Baptist faith and a devoted husband, father and grandfather.  He loved fishing, enjoyed hunting and was a nature lover in general. He liked working in his garden, yardwork and watching westerns. But his greatest joy was the time he spent with his grandkids.

   Darrell was a retired coal miner from Clinchfield/Pittston Coal and a member of the United Mine Workers of America. He enjoyed working until he was disabled and no longer capable of performing his job.

   Darrell was preceded in death by his parents, Seldon and Elsie (Hill) 

Fleming; sisters Phyllis Bobbit, Annette Damron and Charlotte Jane Fleming; and brothers, Doyle, Jason, Shirley and Jimmy Fleming.

   Survivors include his loving wife of nearly 56 years, Nancy (Smith) Fleming; daughters, Wanda Fleming Salyer (David) Clintwood, VA, Sherry 

Lea Fletcher-St. Paul, VA and Sheila Fleming Davis (Steve) Haysi, VA; his son Everette Keith Fleming (Sherry)-Dublin, VA; grandchildren Jade McKnight 

(William), Kaitlyn Davis, Matthew Large (Kasey), Darrell Evan Fleming (Allie), Logan Fletcher (Emily Bise), Daniel Baker, Joshua Large and Dylan Counts; great-grandchildren Conner McKnight and Camden McKnight; brothers, Johnny Fleming-northern Virginia. Kyle Fleming-Clarksburg, MD and Delmous Bobbit-Johnson City, TN; special family members, Ervin Large and Ronnie Fletcher; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of friends and loved ones.

   A celebration of life service will be conducted at 1:00 pm Saturday May 11, 2019 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel. 

   In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the St Judes Children Research Hospital, 501 St Jude PL Memphis, TN 38105-9959

   Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Homer Darrell Fleming.

   WISE, VA – Patricia Hamilton Sexton, 49, passed away Friday March 29, 2019 from her residence.

   Patricia was homemaker and a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt and friend. She enjoyed spending time with her family, friends and 

neighbors. She enjoyed listening to classic rock and country music, playing cards, especially poker and spades, cooking and reading 

mysteries. 

   Patricia was preceded in death by her parents, Jimmy and Judith (Justice) Haynes; her first husband, Eddie Hamilton; and her sisters, 

Tammy Mullins and Tina Haynes.

   Survivors include her husband, Roscoe Sexton-Wise, VA; daughters Ashley Layne-Castlewood, VA and Candice McAnnich-Jonesboro, TN;

sisters, Peggy Rose-Big Stone Gap, VA and  Donna Farmer-Cedar Bluff, TN; grandbabies, Cozetta Fogarty, Kirstyn Fogarty, William Fogarty,

Hunter Witt, Jayden Harper, Jace Harper, Robert McCoy Sexton, Skylar Gage Sexton and Madison Nicole Sexton; nieces and nephews, Leighann 

Rumberger Jason Mullins, J D Bevel, Rusty Haynes, Jacob Besseck and Jimmy Besseck ; other nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles; and a host of friends and loved ones.

   Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Tuesday April, 2, 2019 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Mitch Elliott officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 until time of services.

   Graveside committal services will be conducted at 11:00 am Wednesday April 3, 2019 in the Laurel Grove Cemetery in the Ramsey section of Norton where Jacob Besseck, Rusty Haynes, Jason Mullins, Matthew 

Hamilton, J D Bevel and Roscoe Sexton, Jr  will serve as pallbearers. Family and friends are asked to meet at Baker Funeral Home by 10:00am to prepare to go in procession to the cemetery.

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

     EOLIA, KY- Paige LeAnna Adams Counts, 31, enter into eternity Sunday March 24, 2019 at her residence.  She was surrounded by her loving family.

    Paige was a fun loving, happy person, always smiling and full of life. “It is what it is” was her attitude about her condition, never complaining to anyone though it all. Paige was a Christian of the Baptist faith, she loved God, her family and friends. She was a 2006 graduate of Pound High School and a 2010 graduate of Alice Lloyd College. She was a math teacher for 9 years at Cowan Elementary School where she also coached volleyball .She loved her students and players as if they were her own children. Paige was part of “Big Blue Nation” and loved watching her Kentucky Wildcats on TV.

    Paige was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Bobby Adams; her maternal grandparents, Denver and Lola (Hubbard) Sturgill.

   Survivors include her parents, Teddy and Norma (Sturgill) Adams-Eolia, KY; her sister, Cortney Adams Hampton and husband Hassell Jr.- Eolia, KY; her grandmother Ruby Adams- Eolia KY; several aunts, uncles and cousins; her students and co-workers at Cowan Elementary ; her special four legged friend, Lacie;  and a host of friends and loved ones.

    Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Tuesday March 26, 

2019 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Jimmy 

Hubbard officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm 

until time of services.

    Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 am Wednesday 

March 27, 2019 at the Adams Cemetery on Roberts Branch- Eolia, KY

where family members will serve as pallbearers. Family and friends are asked to meet at Baker Funeral Home by 10:00 am to prepare to 

go in procession to the cemetery.

    Baker Funeral Home-Pound , VA is serving the family of Paige LeAnna Adams Counts.

    POUND, VA- Carrol Lee Cox of the Indian Creek section of Pound, VA went to be with the Lord on March 23, 2019 from Norton Community Hospital at the age of 91 years. He was 

surrounded by his family.

    Carroll was preceded in death by his parents, Ottis Lee Cox and Susie Riner Cox; son, Benny Floyd Cox; granddaughters,Bennye Helen Cox and September Cox; brother, Dannie Kedric

Cox and great-grand daughter, Ember Mullins.

    Those left to cherish his memory are, his wife, Helen Short Cox; daughters, Kathy Cox Mullins and husband Billy and Leah Cox Bullion and husband Butch; son, Johnny Cox and wife Lisa; daughter-in-law, Alice Cox; grandchildren, Seth and Eli Cox, Samuel Cox, Forrest Mullins, Jesse Mullins, Andy Bullion and 

Justin Bullion; great grandchildren, Chase Bullion, Brooke Bullion, Noah Mullins, Cainan Mullins, Jonah Mullins, Brycen Mullins and Aiden Mullins; sister Colleen Cox Meade and husband Wallace. Many nieces, nephews and cousins.

    Carroll often said, “I am alright , I will be going to a better place.” During his brief stay at the nursing home he was heard saying, “Hurry Jesus” and “I love every body.” He workedmany years in underground and surface mines and farmed. 

Carroll was a very talented person. He could hand weave beautiful baskets, make furniture and do carpenter work. When Carroll was 

a little boy at avery young age, he stood with his mother at Indian Creek’s first church and helped her sing “Will the circle be unbroken”.

Asyears passed his favorite song was “Amazing Grace”

    Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 pm Wednesday March 27, 2019 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Randy

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

    Carroll will be laid to rest in the Riner-Cox-Browning Cemetery on Indian Creek where Andy Bullion, Justin Bullion, Samuel Cox, Jesse Mullins, Forrest Mullins, Seth Cox and Eli Cox will serve as 

pallbearers.

    Baker funeral home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Carroll Lee Cox. 

   MARION, VA – Benjamin Wade Wolford, 62, passed away Friday March 22, 2019 from his residence. 

   Ben was of the Baptist faith. He was a former heavy equipment operator and blaster helper. Ben was a loving son, brother and uncle.

He enjoyed watching television, especially Walker Texas Ranger,Andy Griffith, westerns and wresting. Ben also enjoyed country 

and gospel music and singing karaoke. 

   Ben was preceded in death by his parents, Gilbert and Glessie (Cantrell) Wolford.

   Survivors include his sister Ella Mae Wolford-Adkins, VA;his brothers, Teddy Wolford and wife JoAnn-Troutville, VA and Kenneth Wolford and wife TheresaGail-Bumpass, VA; a niece,Courtney Tise, nephews, Kenneth and Cory Wolford; and a host of friends and loved ones. 

   Funeral services will be conducted at 7: 00 pm Sunday, March 24, 2019 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Randy 

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

   Graveside services will be conducted at 12 noon Monday March 25, 2019 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 Baker 

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

   Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Benjamin Wade Wolford.

    POUND, VA - Charlotte Faye Mullins, 54, passed away peacefully in her sleep Thursday March 14, 2019.

    Charlotte was of the Baptist faith. She was a loving mother, sister, daughter and friend. Charlotte was a twin to her sister Cheryl and was 

also the mother of twin boys Mark and Thomas Mullins. Charlotte enjoyed playing computer and video games, coloring on her tablet 

and playing cooking games. She liked to travel, especially to see her son Thomas.

    Charlotte was preceded in death by her parents. Franklin K. and Lura (Perrigan) Mullins, and her son Mark Lemar Mullins.

    Survivors include her son Thomas K. Mullins-Leesburg, FL her twin sister, Cheryl Johnson and companion Carl Knopp-Pound, VA; 

her brother, Robbie Mullins and wife Yvonne-Leesburg, FL.; nieces, Leann Gunther-Ashburn, VA, Laura Johnson-Baltimore, MD and

Sheena Woolever-Leesburg. FL; nephews, Gabriel Mullins-Ashburn, VA, Joey Mullins-Pound, VA, John Johnson-Pound, VA, Keith Johnson-Leesburg, FL Wesley Woolever-Leesburg, VA and MatthewWoolever- Weeki Wachee, FL; several cousins and other family 

members; and a host of friends and loved ones.  

    Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Sunday March 17, 2019  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 11:00am Monday March 18, 2019 at the Levi Cantrell Cemetery- Pound, VA where family members will serve as pallbearers. Family and friends are asked to meet at Baker

    Funeral Home by 10:00am to prepare to go in procession to the cemetery.

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

    WISE, VA – Edith Mae McCoy, 83, peacefully passed into eternity Tuesday March 5, 2019 from Heritage Hall –Big Stone Gap after an extended illness.

    Edith was of the Old Regular Baptist faith. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister aunt and friend.She worked as a cook in the cafeteria at St. Mary’s Hospital in Norton. Edith enjoyed reading, singing and listening to gospel music, but her greatest joy was the time she spent with her family, especially her grandchildren.

    Edith was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Geneva 

(Collins) Osborne; a son, Randall Marcus Baker; three sisters, Georgia Sturgill, Mary Green and Beulah Greear; six brothers, Frank, Jessee, Paul, Marvin, Charles and Adam Osborne; and her son-in-law Roger Collins. 

    Survivors include her daughters, Linda (Cookie) Shortt and husband Ray-Pound, VA and Teresa Collins-Coeburn, VA ;grandchildren, Dustin Shortt- Atlanta, GA, Brandon Shortt(Danielle)-Pound, VA and Damien Collins (Katy)-Coeburn, VA; great-grandchildren, Conner Shortt and Sierra Shortt; several nieces, nephews and cousin and a host of friends and loved ones.

    The family would like to give a sincere thank you to the staff at Heritage Hall-Big Stone Gap, VA

    Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Thursday March 7, 2019 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend RandyCarter officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until time of services. 

    Graveside committal services will be conducted at 11:00 am Friday

March 8, 2019at the Mt. Zion Cemetery-Pound, VA where family members will serve as pallbearers. Family and friends are asked to meet at Baker Funeral Home by 10:00 am to prepare to go in procession to the cemetery.

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

McCoy.

    WISE, VA-Randal Stephen Akers, 58, entered into eternity

Wednesday February 6, 2019 from  the Pikeville Medical Center. He was surrounded by his family.

   Randall was of the Christian faith. He was a loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to many. He was in the construction industry for over 20 years. Randall was a partner in Heartwood  Builders before taking a position as a project manager for the Virginia Department of Corrections. He helped build and renovate St. Mary’s Hospital, the convent and the doctors offices and the Chapel, the walkway park in Clintwood, and the renovation of the Tazewell Courthouse. Randall enjoyed going to  flea markets, especially in Hillsville, VA ,collecting knives, guns and old artifacts.

   Randall was preceded in death by his parents, Guy Clifford and Connie (Cantrell) Akers and his close friend, Sister Ann of St. Mary’s Hospital. 

   Survivors include the light of his life his daughter, Jade Akers- Wise, VA; two grandchildren, Bella Akers and Grayson Cooke both of the home; a sister, Linda Akers Green- Pound, VA; a brother, Guy Akers- Pound, VA; niece, Jennifer Johnson (Eddie)-Coeburn, VA;  nephews, Stephen Akers ( Becky Shortt)-Pound, VA, BrandonAkers (Mandy)- Fort Drum, NY; great nieces, Madysen Steffey, Chloe Akers and Macie Akers; great nephews, Hunter Johnson,Chase Johnson, Nicholas Buchanan and Brian Buchanan; aunt, Neveda Davis (Shirley)-Big Stone Gap, VA ; uncles, Joe Cantrell- Pound, VA, Dale Cantrell (Diane)-Pound, VA, Kenneth Cantrell (Ella)- Wise, VA and Raymond Cantrell (Mildred)- Falls Church, VA; special Friend and  mother of his daughter, Sandy Crawford , Hoss Sturgill and Eddie Clark; his beloved pets, Bell, Tori and Sophie; numerous friends.

   The family would like to thank the doctors and nurses at the 9th floor 

ICU at Pikeville Medical Center.

   A celebration of life service will be conducted 7:00 pm Saturday

February 9, 2019 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend 

Robin “Hoss” Sturgill officiating. The family will receive friends from 

5:00 pm until time of services.  

  Per Randall’s wishes, he will be cremated and live in his loved ones

hearts forever.

   In lieu of flowers, his family asked to make donations to your

favorite charity  in his memory.

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

Stephen Akers.

    Pound, VA – Nita McCoy Layne, 78, passed peacefully into Eternity Tuesday February 5, 2019 from her sons Preston’s home in Church Hill, TN.

    Nita was a Christian of the Baptist faith. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Nita was a former over the road truck driver with 20+ years of experience. She was an avid reader all her life and loved to travel. But Nita’s greatest joy was spending time with her family. 

    Nita was preceded in death by her husband, William Leroy Layne; her parents, Bascom and Gaynell (Robinson) McCoy; and a sister, 

Reva Dotson.

    Survivors include her daughters, Andrea Hamilton and husband Homer-Pound, VA and Vickie Bevins and husband Hollis, Jr.; her sons, Preston Layne and wife Veronica-Church Hill, TN and Christopher Layne-Middletown, VA; her grandchildren Cody Hamilton, Tyson Hamilton, Britney Layne, Skyler Layne, Christopher Layne, Caylee Layne, Kendra Lovern, Jada Layne and Tucker Layne; 8 great-grandchildren; her sisters, Ruth Ann Strouth, Glenda Baker, Avenell Shortt and Wanda Hylton; her brothers Vastine McCoy, James (Digger) McCoy, Langley McCoy, Lester McCoy, Curtis McCoy, Donnie McCoy and Cleatis McCoy; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of friends to cherish her memory.

    Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Friday February 8, 2019 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Hollis Bevins 

and Reverend Jimmy Dotson officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until time of services.

    Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 am Saturday February 9, 2019 at the Layne Cemetery in the Lick Fork Section of Clintwood, VA where family members will serve as pallbearers. Family and friends are asked to meet at Baker Funeral Home by  10:00 am to prepare to go in procession to the cemetery.

 Baker funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Nita McCoy Layne.

    POUND, VA- Charmie Victoria ( Phillips) Church, 92, passed from this life Monday February 4, 2019 from her home. She was surrounded by her loving family.

    Charmie was a dedicated Christian and member of Marthas Chapel Church- Pound, VA for 61 years. She found great comfort in singing and giving praise to the Lord. She spent many mornings reading her Bible while having her coffee. Her

hobbies throughout her years included gardening, working puzzles, cooking, camping and doing things for and with her family. Charmie married the love of her life, Junior Keith Church on March 13, 1948. They celebrated 51 years of marriage together, they are now reunited to spend eternity by each other side.

    Charmie is preceded in death by her loving husband, Junior Keith Church; her parents, Lloyd and Roseanna (Sturgill) Phillips; six brothers, Charles Herman Phillips, Howard Phillips,

Ray Phillips, Hillard Phillips, Reamus Phillips and Herbert Phillips; five sisters, Estell Mullins, Letha Darnell, Ona Horne, Marie Church and Anna Mae Peters; two grandsons, Shawn Collier and Daniel Rutherford.

    Survivors include two sisters, Beulah Gardner- Kingsport,TN and Kay Swaim – Myrtle Beach, SC; her daughters, Geneva Rutherford and husband Donnie- Pound, VA. Patsy Adams and 

husband Bobby- Eolia, KY, Susie Collier and husband Audie- Pound, VA ; sons, Paul Church and wife Doris- Jenkins, KY, Ronnie Church and Randall Church both of Pound, VA; 8 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; 3 great- great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins and a host 

of loved ones to mourn her passing. The family wants to express heartfelt thanks and gratitude to her recent caregivers, Vickie Hall, 

Glenda Stallard and all previous caregivers. A special thanks to the hospice team, Mary, Pam and Christy.

    Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00pm Wednesday February 6, 2019 at Marthas Chapel Church- Pound, VA with Reverend Ray Yeary officiating. The family will receive friends 

from 5:00 pm until time of services.

    Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00am Thursday February 7, 2019 at Dewey Cemetery- Pound, VA where family members will serve as pallbearers. Family and friends are asked to

meet at the church by 10:00 am to prepare to go in procession to the cemetery. 

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

Victoria Church.

   POUND, VA- Ruby Kathleen Penland, 90, our beautiful precious mother went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 3, 2019 at Mountain View Regional Medical Center- Norton, VA with her daughters, Rhonda Miller and Sandra Atkins by her side.

    Kathleen was a Christian and a member of First Baptist Church- Pound, VA since 1952 where she served as a Sunday School Teacher and a Y.W.A. Leader. She graduated from Pound High School and studied Business at Clinch Valley

College- Wise, VA. She retired from banking at People Bank-Pound, VA in 1983 after a career of 15 years.

    She was the daughter of the late J.B. and Ocie Davis; devoted wife of W.F. Jackson “Lil Bill” who died in 1968 and Farrell Penland who died in 1992 .                She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Ruth Davidson and Edna Mae Nowlin. 

    Kathleen is survived by two sisters, Jeannette Cantrell- Pound, VA and Betty Jo Howell- Johnson City, TN and one brother, J.B. Davis- Falls Church, VA .

    Kathleen leaves behind two daughters, Rhonda Millerand husband Tommy- Wise, VA ; Sandra Atkins and husband Frank- Lutherville, MD ; two grandsons, Bryan Rakes and wife Jennifer- Lutherville, MD and Mike Rakes and wife Naina- Silver Spring, MD; two great granddaughters,Catie and Caroline Rakes and one great grandson, Tage Rakes several nieces, nephews and a host of friends. A 

special thanks to her caregivers for four months whom she loved. 

    Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 am Friday February 8, 2019 at the First Baptist Church- Pound, VA with Pastor Tommy Shell officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00 am until time of services. Burial will follow in Bolling Cemetery- Pound, VA ( behind funeral home) where family members will serve as pallbearers.

In lieu of flowers donation can be made to First Baptist Church- Pound, VA or your favorite charity in memory of Kathleen.

    Baker Funeral Home- Pound, VA  is serving the family of Ruby Kathleen Penland. 

     WISE ,VA, - Gregory Gene Collins, 47, passed away Sunday, February 3, 2019 from Norton Community Hospital- Norton, VA.

    Greg was of the Pentecostal faith. He was had just retired from Wallen Ridge State Prison in Big Stone Gap,VA after working there 20 years, he was known to his co- workers as “G”. Greg was an avid outdoorsman , he enjoyed fishing and hunting. He also liked watching football, baseball and 

WWE Wrestling, listening to all types of music, But his greatest joy was the time he spent with his children and family.

    Greg was preceded in death by a daughter, Charlotta Autumn Collins and  his father, Eugene Collins

    Survivors include his wife ,Tina ( Minton) Collins- 

Wise, VA; daughters Kiana Cheyenne Collins and Ciera Raychelle Collins; sons, Cobe Ryan Collins and Jacob Harding; his mother, Shirley (Mullins) Collins- Pound, VA; Special friend, Greg “ Guido” Mullins; several  nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends and loved ones to mourn his loss and cherish his memory.

    Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Wednesday February 6, 2019 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Darrell Bolling and Reverend Randy Carter officiating .

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

services.

    Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00am 

Thursday February 7, 2019 at the Powell Valley Memorial Gardens- Big Stone Gap, VA .where the Wallens Ridge State Prison Honor Guard will perform funeral rites. Greg Mullins, 

Jacob Harding, Ricky Pientka, Ryan Ray and Jerry Boggs will serve as pallbearers. Co-workers at Wallen Ridge State Prison will serve as honorary pallbearers. Family and friends are asked to meet at the funeral home by 10:00am to prepare to 

go in procession to the cemetery.

    Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA. is serving the family of Gregory Gene Collins.  

     FREDERICKSBURG, VA – Joyce Ann Mullins, 78, passed away Friday February 1, 2019 , surrounded by her loving family.

    Ann was born in Wheelwright, KY on September 29, 1940 to the late Clinton Hobert Gilliam and Mary Elizabeth (Frost). 

    Ann spent her life dedicated to all her family members, no matter 

young or old. No mother, grandmother or great-grandmother could have done more for us than she. She was beloved by many that were not even blood relatives, but they called her Nanny just like she was theirs.

    In addition to her parents Ann was preceded in death by her loving Husband of 57 years Bobby Harold Mullins;, sisters Evelyn Seals, Dorothy Price, Jewell Crawford, Pauline Goodridge, Jacqueline Cantrell, Sue Gaier and Linda Gates; and brothers, Clinton Gilliam, Jr,Harold Gilliam, Paul Gilliam, Kenneth Gilliam, Glenn Gilliam and Joe Gilliam. 

    Ann was the last of 14 children to meet their loved ones at the gates of Heaven. Everyone who knew her can only imagine the joy going on in Heaven right now, as she has been reunited with her husband and 

family.

    Ann is survived by her two daughters and their spouses, Teresa and Robert Huntt and Yvonne and Michael Furrow; one son, James Clayton Mullins and companion Sissy Myers. She was a loving Nanny to nine grandchildren, Jaime, Jib, Michelle, Bud, Becky, Ashleigh, Cody, Jonathan and Joshua. She was also beloved by her 14 great-grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews. 

    Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Tuesday February 5, 2019 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Manie Strouth officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until time of 

services.

    Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 am Wednesday February 6, 2019 at the Gilmer Mullins Cemetery on the Right Fork Road-Pound, VA where she will be laid to rest beside her husband. Sons-in-law and 

grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Family and friends are asked to meet at Baker Funeral Home by 10:00 am to prepare to go in procession to 

the cemetery.

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

   ROAN MOUNTAIN, TN- Creed O. Shortt, Jr., 88, formerly of Hickory, NC entered peacefully into eternity Thursday January 10, 2019 from the Johnson City Medical Center . His loving 

family was at his bedside.

    Creed was a Christian of the Baptist faith. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and an active member of the AmericanLegion Post 48 in Hickory, NC, the Hickory Masonic Lodge #343 

AF&AM and the Oasis Shriners He was a retired heavy equipment mechanic with 30+ years of service.

    Creed loved to travel and said he had been around the world twice.

He enjoyed woodworking and NASCAR racing, especially Dale Earnhart.

    Creed was preceded in death by his parents, Creed Sr. and Thelma 

(Bolling) Shortt; his wife, Paralee (Gent) Shortt; and his brother, Jerry 

Shortt.

    Survivors include his son Bobby Joe Shortt and wife Kris-Hickory, NC; his daughters, Pam Peters and husband Tim-Conover, NC and Sharon Short and husband Myrel-Eolia, KY; grandchildren, Cheryl  (Dustin) Combs-Pound, VA, Kimberly Peters-Conover, NC, Alicia (James) Sturgill-Duncan, SC and Brian Peters (Fallon)-Claremont, NC; great-grandchildren, Dylan Short, Shelby Short and Shayna Holcomb

all of Pound, VA, Deric McHone and Darla Sturgill of Duncan, SC, Oaklyn Peters and Adalee Peters of Claremont, NC; a brother, Roger Dale Shortt and wife Carol-Hickory, NC; sister-in-law, Millie Shortt-Pound, VA; nephews Jeff and Clifton Shortt; special friend, Joyce Westbrook, Conover, NC; and a host friends and relatives to cherish his memory. 

    Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 pm Sunday January 13, 2019 in the Baker Funeral home Chapel with Reverend Tony Brown officiating. Pound Masonic Lodge #59 AF&AM will perform masonic rites and Pound VFW Lodge # 9600 will perform military graveside services. The family will receive friends from 12 Noon until time of 

services.

    Burial will follow in the Bolling Cemetery in the Flat Gap section of Pound where James Sturgill, Dustin Combs, Clifton Shortt, Jeff Shortt, Brian Peters, Dylan Short, and Deric McHone will serve as pallbearers.

    Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Creed O. Shortt, Jr.

   POUND, VA – Diane Countiss, 53, entered peacefully into her eternal reward Friday January 4, 2019 from Holston Valley Medical Center. She was surrounded by her loving family.

    Diane was a Christian. She attended Glady Fork Freewill Baptist Church. She loved her Lord and her family. Diane was a devoted wife  mother, sister and friend. She fought long and courageous battle and is now in eternal peace. 

    Diane enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. In recent years she loved line dancing and clogging. She 

enjoyed crocheting, reading, watching old television shows and movies. Diane especially enjoyed playing computer and 

board games and caring for her precious pet, Chloe.

    Diane was preceded in death by her father, James Walter Taylor; her step-father, Harold Blizzard and her father-in-law Glenn Countiss.

    Survivors include her loving husband of 37 years Stephen Countiss; hers sons Stephen Countiss, Jr and wife Amy–Pound, VA, Michael Countiss and wife Sydney-Pound, VA and Nicholas 

Countiss and wife Victoria-Pound, VA; her mother Annie (Sturgill) Blizzard-Pound, VA; a brother, Kim (Speedy) Taylor and wife Melissa-Pound, VA; her mother-in-law Christine Stratton; several nieces, nephews and cousins and her precious pet Chloe to mourn 

her passing and cherish her memory.

    Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Sunday January 6,

2019 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Troy Belcher officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until time of services.

    Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 am Monday 

January 7, 2019 at the Mt Zion Cemetery where her cousins and 

nephews 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 Pamela Diane Countiss.

     POUND, VA -  Mrs. Frances Helen (Cantrell) Dotson, 79, entered peacefully into her eternal reward Wednesday January 2, 2019 from the Mountain View Regional Hospital. She was surrounded by her loving family.

    Frances was a Christian and loved her Lord and her family. She was a devoted wife, mother , grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend. Frances enjoyed family time, watching her kids and grand kids play sports, and spending time camping and boating at the lake. She also enjoyed cooking, quilting and crocheting and caring for her precious pet, “Little Man”

    Frances was preceded in death by her parents, Everette and Leota 

(Stallard) Cantrell; her husband, Alvin Dotson; her son, Jamie Dotson; and a sister, Brenda Giliam.

    Survivors include her daughters, Kay Boggs and husband Ebby-

Mooresburg, TN and Pam Cantrell and husband Max-Pound, VA; grandchildren, Brandon Cantrell and wife Joy, Dana Hall and husband Danny, Brad Boggs, Austin Dotson, and Devin Dotson; great-grandchildren, McKenzie 

Hensley, Landrie Dotson, Payton Cantrell, Claire Cantrell,  Grayson Hall, Gabby Hall and Ian Hall; sisters, Joan Mullins-Pound, VA, and Carolyn Meade and husband Jeff-Pound, VA; brothers, Lee Roy Cantrell-Harriman, TN and David Cantrell-and 

wife Billy Jean-Bugs Island, VA and Newell Cantrell and wife Crystal-

McClenny, FL; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of friends and loved ones to mourn her passing and cherish her memory

    The family would like to give a special thank you to Frances’s Caregivers, Liz Mullins, Kelly Mullins, Robyn Meade, Jessica Carter and Sonia Mullins and her nurses, Mary, Pam and Kristi. .

    Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Friday January 4, 2019 

in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Randy Carter and Reverend Troy Belcher officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until time of services.

    Graveside services will be conducted at 1:00 pm Saturday January 5,

2019 at the Eli Mullins Cemetery-Pound, VA where grandsons and great-

grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Family and friends are asked to meet 

at Baker Funeral Home by 12:00 noon to prepare to go in procession to 

the cemetery.

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

Helen Dotson.

    POUND, V A - Danny Ray Mullins, 64, entered into his eternal reward Monday December 31, 2018 from the Mountain View Regional Medical Center. He was surrounded by his loving family. 

    Danny was a Christian of the Baptist faith and attended Pyles Memorial Chapel. He loved his Lord and his family. Danny was a former mechanic, truck driver and heavy equipment operator. He believed in working to support his family. Danny enjoyed eating, fishing, shooting, drag racing and Nascar, his favorite drivers were Dale Earnhart and Dale Jr. Danny enjoyed spending time with his grandkids, especially Dawson. He also loved animals, especially dogs. 

    Danny was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Edell Mullins; and a brother, Jerry Michael Mullins. 

    Survivors include his loving wife of 42 years, Diane (Shortt) Mullins-Pound, V A; a daughter, Dana Meade and husband Jeff- Pound, V A; a son, Brad Mullins and wife April-Clintwood, V A; his grandchildren, Dawson Kain Meade, Austin Keith, Alyssa Hope, Kahsu, Tsega, Landon, and Lidye; sisters, Kim Mullins- Pound, VA and Susie Branham and husband Lyndale-Clintwood, VA; brothers, Roger Clyde Mullins and wife Gayle-Pound, VA and Craney Lynn Mullins-Pound, VA; several aunts, uncles nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of friends and loved ones to mourn his passing. 

    Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Thursday January 3, 2019 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 be conducted at 11 :00 am Friday December 4, 2019 at the Rufus Mullins Cemetery-Pound, VA where family'
members will serve as pallbearers. Family and friends are asked to meet at Baker Funeral Home by 10:00 am to prepare to go in procession to the cemetery. 

    Baker Funeral Home-Pound, V A is serving the family of Danny
Ray Mullins. 

    POUND, VA – Ricky Dean Bush, 54, passed away Monday 

December 31, 2018 at the Bristol Regional Medical Center.

His family was at his bedside.

    Ricky was of the Baptist faith. He was a former employee 

of the Town of Pound and was well known in the community.

Ricky enjoyed life and spending time with his family and 

friends. He also enjoyed fishing.

    Ricky was preceded in death by his parents, Otto and Mymia

(Stewart) Bush; his wife Elaine Bush; a daughter, Jessica Nicole 

Bush; a sister, Betty Jo McFall; and brothers Otto Bush, Jr., 

Buster Bush; Michael Bush and Danny Bush.

    Surviors include his daughter Gina Nelson-Norton, VA; 7

grandchildren; sisters Judy Rose-Elkhorn Creek, KY, Linda 

Johnson-Maryland and Tammy Hudson-Columbia, SC; brothers, 

Woody Bush-Pound, VA, Chester Bush-Neosha, MO, Jimmy 

Bush-Stafford, VA, Gregory Bush-Stafford, VA, Lonnie Bush-

Stafford, VA, Clarence Bush-Pound, VA and Timmy Bush-

Crossville, AL.; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; and a 

host of friends and loved ones.

    As per Ricky’s wishes, he will be cremated and there will be 

no services.

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

Dean Bush.

   WHITESBURG, KY – Mrs. Alma Boggs Caudill, 84, passed peacefully into her eternal reward Thursday December 27, 2018 from the Whitesburg ARH. She was surrounded by her loving family.

    Alma was a Christian of the Baptist faith. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister aunt and friend. She had a charming smile and an endearing personality. Alma was the owner/operator of Sexton’s Flowers in Wise for nearly 30 years. She was also well known for her homemade candies. Alma loved to cook , particularly 

Sunday dinners for her family.  She also enjoyed watching sports, 

especially her beloved U K Wildcats.   

    Alma was preceded in death by her husband, Coy Caudill; her son 

David N. Caudill; her parents Milton and Fannie (Baker) Boggs; sisters, 

Lydia B. Duty and Lilly B. Lucas; and brothers, Burl Boggs, Gene Boggs 

and Homer Boggs.

     Survivors include her daughters, Rhonda (J.R.) Brock-Nicholasville. KY, Brenda Garrett-Whitesburg, KY, Betty (Mike) Cook-Whitesburg, KY; daughter-in-law- Rena Pratt-Wise, VA; grandchildren, Brandon Garrett, Forrest Brock, Elijah Garrett, Caleb Brock, Heath Cook, Malori Cook and Shelley Willett; great-grandchildren, Aubrey Willett, Jonah Brock, Maximus Cook, Hayden Brock, Brody Garrett, Hudson Brock,Natalie Brock, Ayla Hinkle, Paris Cook and Harlow Brock; sisters, Lois 

B. Shortt-Whitesburg, KY and Ora Fay Profitt-Greensboro, NC; special

cousin ( brother ) Carson Boggs-Pound, VA; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of precious relatives and friends who will miss 

her dearly.

    Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Saturday December 29, 

2018 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend J D Mullins officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until time of services.

    Graveside services will be conducted at 1:00 pm Sunday December 30, 

2018 at the Boggs/Caudill Cemetery in the North Fork section of Pound, 

VA where grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Family and friends are 

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

procession to the cemetery.

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

Caudill.

    POUND, VA -  Morelle Mullins, 78, entered into eternity Monday

December 3, 2018 from the Norton Community Hospital after an extended 

illness. His family was by his side.

   Morelle was of the Baptist faith. He was a loving father, grandfather,

brother and friend. Morelle was a veteran of the United States Air Forces, 

and a hard working coal  miner, retiring after  39 years .He enjoyed watching

NASCAR and was an avid Dale Earnhardt fan . He had a grin that made you

wonder what he was up to next and never met a stranger. He also enjoyed 

fishing and spending time at the lake. Morelle greatest joy was the time he 

spent with his family and close friends.

   Morelle was preceded in death by his parents, Dillard and Mary Mullins;

his sons,  Michael Ewing Mullins and Jessee Shelton Boggs; a sister, Retta 

Gay Boggs, and his 25 year companion Kathy Crawford Boggs.

    Survivors include his daughters Starla Ison and husband Brian-Pound, VA

Rebeka Young and companion  Danny Collins -Pound, VA and Elizabeth and  

ShawnTaylor–Pound, VA; sons, Jerry Donald Mullins and wife Juanita-Bean Station, TN and 

Rondald Lee Boggs and Ruth Manson-Locust Grove, VA; 9 grandchildren-

Candice Gilles, Jason Balthis, Meagan Mullins, Colt Mullins, Jacob Dotson, 

Michael Hicks, Lakota Ison, Ashton Martin and  Emma Taylor; 14 great- grand

children; a brother , Larry Mullins and wife Marsha-Pound, VA; a sister, Anita

Crawford- Pound, VA ;several nieces, nephews and cousins; special friend 

Kenny Kilgore and a host of friends and loved ones to mourn his loss and cherish

his memory.

   Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Saturday December  8, 2018 

in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Randy Carter officiating.

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

   Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 am Sunday December  9, 

2108 at the Dewey Cemetery-Pound, VA  where family members and friends 

will serve as pallbearers. Family and friends are asked to meet at Baker 

Funeral Home by 10:00 am to prepare to go in procession to the cemetery 

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

    CLINTWOOD, VA – Lloyd H. Blevins, 67, entered into eternity 

Monday November 26, 2018 from his home after a long battle with

liver cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family. 

    Lloyd was of the Christian faith. He was a loving husband, 

father, grandfather and friend. He was a retired miner with 25+ years 

of experience. He spent most of his time on a dozer on a strip mine, 

and in his spare time he was an autobody repairman. 

    Lloyd was preceded in death by his parents, William and Alice 

(Baker) Blevins; his sisters, Barbara Robinson and Linda Fields; and 

a brother, Kenneth Blevins

     Survivors include his loving wife of 50 years, Mary Blevins-Clintwood,

VA; his sons, Michael Blevins and wife Nicole-Clintwood, VA and David 

Blevins and wife Lisa-Knoxville, TN; grandchildren, Zachary (Keriston) 

Blevins, Jonathan Blevins, Hallie Blevins, Samantha Bush, Preston (Deedra)

Blevins and Clarissa Blevins; 5 great-grandchildren: his sisters, Stella McFall 

and husband Roger-Wise, VA, Wilma Smith-Wise, VA, Faye Cox-Wise, VA

and Edna Michaels and husband Wayne-Martinsville, VA; his brothers, Mark 

Baker and wife Charlotte-Coeburn, VA and Allen Blevins-Clintwood, VA; 

several nieces, nephews and cousins; a special friend, D J; and a host of friends

and loved ones to mourn his passing and cherish his memory

    Memorial services will be conducted at 7:00 PM Friday November 30,

2018 in the Baker Funeral Home chapel with Brother Jessee Smith officiating.

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

    As per Lloyd’s wishes, he will be cremated and there will be a private burial 

at a later date.

    Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the Family of Lloyd H. Blevins.

    POUND, VA – Tina C. Mullins, 54, entered into her eternal 

reward Tuesday November 20, 2018 from the Holston Valley Medical Center. She was surrounded by her loving family.

    Tina was a Christian of the Baptist faith. She was a loving mother,  grandmother, daughter, sister and friend. She had a smile that could brighten any room. She enjoyed reading all types of books, crocheting, shopping and going to the lake.

But her favorite thing in the world was spending time with 

her grandkids and facetiming with them. 

    Tina was preceded in death by her father, Billy Royce Kiser; 

and a sister, Darlene Kiser.

    Survivors include her mother, Vanda Kiser-Pound, VA; a 

daughter, Megan Owsley and husband Bryan -Wise, VA;

a son , Jason Mullins and wife Erica-Bean Station, TN; her 

grandchildren, Jaylan Mullins, Skyler Mullins, Brayden Owsley,

Colton Owsley and twin grandchildren on the way; her brothers, 

Delbert R. Kiser and wife Mindy-Jenkins, KY, Tony R. Kiser 

and wife Pam-Pound, VA and Billy T. Kiser and wife Gail-

Winchester, VA; several nieces, nephews cousins, aunts and 

uncles; and a host of friends and loved ones to mourn her 

passing and cherish her memory.

    Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 Saturday November 

24, 2018  in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with  Reverend

Randy Carter officiating. The family will receive friends from 

12 noon until time of services.   

    Burial will follow in the Kiser Cemetery on Rumley Branch in 

Pound, VA where family members and friends will serve as 

pallbearers.

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

Mullins.

    POUND, VA – Mrs. Magielenie Whitehorn, 95, entered into eternity 

Tuesday November 20, 2018 from the Mountain View Regional Hospital.

Her loving family was at her side.

    Magielenie was a Christian and a member of the Pound Church of Christfor over 30 years. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grand-mother,  sister and friend. She was blessed with a long happy life. Maggie enjoyed cooking and sewing , working crossword puzzles and playing card games like Rummey and Yahtzee. But her favorite pastime was playing with her grandkids and great-grandkids.

    Magielenie was preceded in death by her parents, Rufus and Mary Elizabeth (Holbrook) Mullins; her first husband, Emory Balthis; a daughter, Nancy Carol Turner; a son Victor Balthis; a sister, Ora Mae Mullins; and brothers Victor Gordon Mullins and Auville Forrester Mullins. 

    Survivors include her husband Wallace Whitehorn-Pound, VA; a daughter,Rita Vanover and husband James-Pound, VA; a son, James Balthis and wife Pat-Whitesburg, KY; 12 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; 29 great-great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of friends and loved ones to mourn her passing and cherish her memory.

    Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Friday November 23. 2018

in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Glenn Young officiating.

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

    Graveside services will be conducted 11:00 am Saturday November 24, 

2018 at the Vanover Cemetery-Pound, VA where grandsons and great-

grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Family and friends are asked to meet at the funeral home by 10:00AM to prepare to go into procession to the cemetery.

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

Whitehorn. 

     POUND, VA – William (Butch/Pooh) Crawford, 63, passed away 

Monday November 19, 2018 after an extended illness. He was surrounded 

by his loving family. 

    Butch  was of the Baptist faith and attended Pyles Memorial Chapel 

and Hamilton Chapel Church He was a loving husband, father, grand-

father, brother and friend. He was a retired coal miner with 38 years of 

service before being injured in the coal mine. Butch was a hard worker 

and believed in providing for his family. 

    Butch was preceded in death by his parents, William and Evelyn (Hubbard) 

Crawford; and two brothers, Arthur Crawford and Jerry Crawford.

    Survivors include his loving wife of 40 years. Billie (Kirklin) Crawford-

Pound, VA; daughters, Tonya Crawford and companion Anthony Watkins-Pound, VA and Malissa Ortega and husband David- Bean Station- TN; sons, William Randall Crawford, Jr.- Clifton, TN and Matthew Crawford and wife Patty – Chapin, S.C; grandchildren, Hannah Mullins, Will Mullins, Andrew Crawford, CarlyCrawford, Austin Crawford, Candiace Winstead, Jonathan Ortega, April 

Collins, Tiffanee Smith, Tori Watkins, Tayler Barfield and Alicia Phillips;

several great- grandchildren; sisters, Martha Robinson and husband Rodney-Jenkins, KY, Ada Caudill and husband Kevin-Pound, VA and Gina Strait and husband Ryan-Lincoln, NE; brothers, John Crawford and wife Libby-Johnson City, TN, Charlie Crawford and wife Tracy-Prince George, VA and James Crawford and wife Cindy-Abilene, TX; several nieces, nephews andcousins, and a host of friends and loved ones to mourn his passing and cherish his memory.

    Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Tuesday November 20. 2018 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with 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 Wednesday November 21,

2018 at the Dewey Memorial Cemetery-Pound, VA where family members 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 William (Butch/Pooh) Crawford 

EDMON E. BOLEN

March 31, 1930 - November 11, 2018 

Edmon E. Bolen, age 88, of Pine Top, KY, died Sunday, November 11, 2018, at Wells Hospice Center in Hazard, KY.
He was born in Garrett, KY on March 31, 1930 to Bee Bolen and Dovie Hayes Bolen.
Edmon has pastored many different churches for the past 60 Years.
He is survived by:
His Wife of 63 Years - Eleanor Bolen
Daughter- Myra Michelle Baker
Sons- Micah Edwin Bolen, Mathew Mitchell Bolen
Grandchildren- Ruby Aurianna Bolen, Dylan Bryce Baker, Drew Elexie Baker, Kaitlin Montana Bolen, Dalton Gregory Emerson Baker, Gage Bolen
1 Great Grandchild - Serenity
Brothers and Sisters- Jane Bachtell, Judy Fields, Delcie Truman and Rick Bolen
Preceded in death by son- Mark Graham Bolen
Brothers and Sisters - Johnnie Bee Bolen, Frank "Punk" Bolen, Norma Lou Hall, Glenna Lancaster, Morine Sexton and Dinah Hall
Funeral services for Edmon E. Bolen will be held at Hindman Funeral Services Chapel, Thursday, November 15, 2018 at 1:00PM with John Milam officiating. Burial will follow at Carr Fork Memorial Cemetery at Litt Carr, KY with military honors being conducted by Knott County DAV Chapter 171. Friends may call for visitation at the Chapel, Wednesday evening from 6PM to 9PM with a Celebration of Life Service at 7PM. 

Information courtesy of  Hindman Funeral Services, Hindman, KY.

    JENKINS, KY – Johnny Lee Baker, 68, entered into eternity Friday October 5, 2018

from the Whitesburg ARH Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 

surrounded by his family.  

   Johnny was a Christian. He was a retired maintenance supervisor in the hotel industry.

He was a quiet and reserved man, but he was loyal to his family and friends. Johnny 

enjoyed smoking and watching television, he especially old shows like Mayberry and 

crime shows. He was a UK Wildcats fan and liked watching college and pro football 

games.

    Johnny was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth Baker Sr. and Audrey Sizemore 

Baker.

   Survivors include his fiancé Barbara Turnmeyer-Jenkins, KY; his daughter Rachel Barton-

Milwaukee, WI; his sons Kenny Bill Baker- South Charleston, OH and Jessee Baker- 

Nashville, TN; grandchildren Jackson Barton, Madison Baker and Kenni Baker; a brother, 

Kenneth Baker , Jr. and wife Holly-Hillsboro, OH; and a host of family and friends to 

mourn his passing and cherish his memory.  

   As per Johnny’s wishes his body will be cremated and a memorial service will be held 

at a later date.

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

    WISE, VA – Gary Wayne Large, 59, entered into eternity 

Wednesday October 3, 2018 from the Norton Community 

Hospital. His loving family was at his side.

    Wayne was of the Christian faith. He was a loving husband, 

father, grandfather  and brother. He believed in taking care of

his family , and worked hard to do so. Wayne enjoyed going 

fishing, watching football and racing and facetiming with his 

precious grandbabies. Just being their Poppy was what made

him the happiest.

    Wayne was preceded in death by his mother  Rita Jo (Hale) 

Large.

    Survivors include his loving wife, Tonia Large-Wise, VA; his

son, Chris Mullins-Wise, VA; his daughters, Whitney Shortt and

husband Daniel -San Antonio, TX,; Somer Mullins -Wise, 

VA ; God daughter, Jane Patterson- Wise, VA;  grandchildren, 

Isabelle Mullins-Wise, VA, Connor Horne- Wise, VA, Aidan 

Shortt and Laney Shortt-San Antonio, TX and an expected grand

daughter, Emelia Jo Shortt ; sisters, Joyce Yates and husband

Roger -Haysi, VA, Linda Gillard and husband  Arnie-Florida, 

Thelma Coomer and husband Wayne-Winchester, VA 

and Juanita Mullins and husband Ottis-Wise, VA; brothers, Freddie 

Large and wife Angie-Clintwood, VA; Ronnie Large and wife 

Tammy-Pound, VA, Kevin Large and wife, Regina -Coeburn, 

VA, Robbie Large and wife Judy-Big Stone Gap, VA, Billy Large 

and wife Sherry-Pound, VA, J. C . Large and wife Erika-Indiana,

and Danny Large-Clintwood, VA; numerous, nephews, nieces, 

and cousins; special friends, Ronnie Stidham, Allen Patterson and 

Gary Shortt  and a host of friends and loved ones to mourn his 

passing and cherish his memory.

Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Saturday October  6, 

2018 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 Sunday October 7, 

2018 at the Dotson Cemetery on Highland Avenue-Pound, VA where

family members will serve as pallbearers. Family and friends are 

asked to meet at Baker Funeral Home by 10:00 am to prepare to go 

in procession to the cemetery.

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

Wayne Large.

    JENKINS, KY – Mrs. Linda Carnes, 75, entered peacefully into

her eternal reward Saturday September 29, 2018 from the Pikeville 

Medical Center. Her loving family was at her bedside.

    Linda was a Christian.  She was a loving mother, grandmother, 

sister and friend. She was a very warm and caring person, she had 

an outgoing personality and was very quick to make friends.

    Linda was the secretary/office manager for Polly & Craft Funeral 

Home of Jenkins, KY for many years. She enjoyed caring for and 

helping families during their time of need. She loved to work around 

her home and landscaping. Folks would tell her she had the prettiest 

yard in the neighborhood. 

    Linda was proud of children and loved to tell stories about them.

Her greatest joy was her grandson Nicholas, their bond was like no 

other and she was devoted to his care and happiness. She loved him 

beyond measure.

    Linda was preceded in death by her parents, Walter Charles England 

and Doris Evelyn (Lewis) England; her sisters, Eva Mae (Topsy) Wyatt

and Iva Cable; and brother, John Jack England. 

    Survivors include her daughters Gina Roberts and husband John  -

Pikeville, KY and Melissa Heintz and husband Jon-Suffolk, VA; her 

son, Scott Carnes and wife Casey-Nicholasville, KY; her grandson, 

Nicholas Shawn Carnes-Nicholasville, KY; her brothers, Bob England 

and wife Judy-Pound, VA and Ernie England  and wife Irma -Bean Station, TN ;several nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of friends and loved 

ones to mourn her passing and cherish her memory.

    Committal services will be held at 11:00 am Tuesday October 2, 2018 

at the Powell Valley Memorial Gardens Chapel-Big Stone Gap, VA

with Reverend Larry Penix officiating. Entombment will follow. Family 

and friends are asked to meet at the chapel by 10:45 am.

    In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Linda’s

memory to the March of Dimes of the Greater Bluegrass, 207 E Reynolds 

Road, Lexington, KY 40517. 

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

Carnes.

“ I have fought a good fight. I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.

    Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness.” 

   POUND, VA – Mrs. Betty Jean Powers, 74 went home to be with

the Lord  Friday September 21, 2018 from her residence, following 

a courageous battle with cancer. 

   Betty was a Christian and a member of the Guest River Pentecostal 

Church in Norton, VA. She was born August 26, 1944 to the late Robert

Davis and Rosa Lee Smith Davis of Norton, VA. In addition to her 

parents. She was preceded in death by a grandson, Ethan Powers: two 

sisters, Brenda Davis and Judy Davis Brummette; and a brother, Gary 

Davis. 

   Betty was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She 

was former employee of Norton Community Hospital and Mountain View Hospital as well as a housekeeping supervisor for Comfort Inn for several years. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandkids. Betty also enjoyed baking and attending church when she 

was able.

   Betty is survived by her husband of 51 years, Samuel Powers-Pound, 

VA; her daughters, Lorie Bledsoe and husband Haskel -Abingdon, VA

and Robin Powers-Pound, VA; two sons, Samuel Powers, Jr. and wife 

Shannon-Pound, VA and Jonathan Powers and wife Clarice-Big Stone 

Gap, VA; nine grandchildren, Lindsay and Landrey Bledsoe - Abingdon, VA, Tanner, Lexie and Emily Powers, Logan Eskridge all of Pound, VA and Zoey 

and Nevaeh Powers of Big Stone Gap, VA; three brothers, Bobby Davis-

Pound, VA, Jimmy Davis-Norton, VA and Jeff Davis-Norton, VA; a 

sister, Marglo Short-Pound, VA; several nieces, nephews and cousins; 

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

her memory.

   A celebration of life will be held at 7:00 pm Monday September 24, 

2018 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Darrell Bolling                           

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

services.

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

September 25, 2018 at the Powers Cemetery in the Indian Creek Section 

of Pound, VA where family members 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 Mrs. Betty Jean Powers.    

   WISE, VA – Janet  Faye Maggard, 54, entered into eternity Monday 

September 17, 2018 from the Mountain View Regional Medical Center-

Norton, VA. Her loving family was at her side.

    Janet was a Christian of the Baptist faith. She was a loving wife, 

mother, grandmother, sister aunt and friend. She enjoyed spending time 

with her family, especially her grandkids. Janet also enjoyed shopping, 

and going to yard sales and flea markets. She also enjoyed spending time 

on Facebook to catch up with her family and friends. 

    Janet was preceded in death by her parents, Herman Perry and 

Sidney and June (Mullins) Whitehouse. 

    Survivors include her husband of nearly 38 years, Jeff Maggard-Wise, 

VA; a daughter, Evelyn Grace Spring Bellamy (Randy)-Kingsport, TN; 

sons, Jeff (Bo) Perry and live-in girlfriend Leslie Mullins-Wise, VA and 

Adam Perry-Wise, VA; grandchildren, Tristen “Booger” Jackson, Malerie

“Baby” Perry, Madelyn “Little Red” Burnett and Damien Perry; her sisters, 

Tonia Large (Wayne)-Wise, VA and Susie Gibson-Norton; a brother, Danny 

Perry (Sheila)-Coeburn, VA; special nephew, Christopher Michael Mullins; 

several nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of friends and loved 

ones to mourn her passing and cherish her memory.

    Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Thursday September 20, 

2018 in the Baker Funeral Home chapel with Reverend Randy Carter

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

services.

    Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 am Friday September 21, 

2018 at the Dotson Cemetery-Pound, VA where family members and friends

will serve as pallbearers.

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

   WISE, VA – Robert Ewell Gentry, 67, entered into eternity Saturday 

August 25, 2018 from the Select Specialty Hospital-Bristol, TN. His 

loving family was by his side.

    Robert was of the Freewill Baptist faith. He was a loving husband, father,

grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend. Robert was a retired 

miner with over 38 years of experience and a member of the United Mine 

Workers of America for over 30 years. He worked hard to provide for his 

family.

    Robert enjoyed hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed making knives, but 

his greatest joy was spending time with his grandkids an great-grandkids.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Bernice (Burton)

Gentry; and his brother-in-law, Bob Green. 

    Survivors include his loving wife of 48 years, Peggy (Adkins) Gentry; a 

daughter, Selena Phillips and husband Bradley-Pound, VA; a son Allen 

Gentry and wife Terry-Wise, VA; his grandchildren, J T Fleming, Olivia

Powers, Aaron Gentry, Taylor Gentry, Peyton Gentry, Kason Phillips and

Karly Phillips; his great-grandchildren, Paisley Fleming, Aryanna

Dickenson, Payton Powers and Delanie Davis ; sisters, Christine Meade 

and husband Duane-Wise, VA and Faye Green-Mansfield, OH; a brother,

Ephriam Gentry and wife Debbie – Pound, VA; several nieces, nephews 

and cousins; special friends, Jamie Gentry, Jeff Meade, Bubby Meade and 

Mike Stallard; and a host of friends and loved ones.

    Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Wednesday August 29, 

2018 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Mark Stallard and

Reverend Troy Belcher officiating. The family will receive friends from 

5:00 pm until time of services.

    Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 am Thursday August 30, 

2018 at the Boggs Hill Cemetery-Wise, VA where Jamie Gentry, Bubby 

Meade, J T Fleming, Peyton Gentry, Brad Phillips and Robert Owens will 

serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Jerry Strouth, Mike 

Stallard, Jeff Meade, Russell Phillips, Danny Carter, Bob Cussins and 

Quinton Brown. 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 Robert Gentry.

  POUND, VA- James Emory “Trig” Dotson, 84, passed away unexpectedly 

Sunday July 29, 2018 from the MountainView Regional Hospital- Norton, VA. His family was at his bedside.

   Born March 10, 1934 in Pound, VA to the late Rufus and Ruth (Cantrell)

Dotson, Trig was a 1952 graduate of Christopher Gist High School in Pound, VA  

then Emory and Henry College in 1956 and later earned his Masters Degree from 

Union College. Trig taught and mentored thousands of students and athletes during 

his 33 years as teacher, coach and driver education instructor at Pound High School. 

He also drove a bus for over 30 years and was a referee for 35 years in the Lonesome 

Pine District. His influence upon generations of young students and athletes is far 

reaching. Trig was a Christian and attended Pound United Methodist Church. Trig 

was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend. 

He enjoyed life and enjoyed  fishing, golfing and camping. He also loved going to ball 

games and was an avid UK Wildcat fan.

    In addition to his parents, Trig was preceded in death by his best friend and loving 

wife of 59 years, Peggy Sue Dotson; a brother, Roger Dotson; and half-sisters, Emogene 

Branham, Leta Fleming, Bobbi Roberts, Inez Wright and Violet Yates.

   Survivors include his sons, Brian Dotson and wife Shanna- Wise, VA and Hunter Dotson 

and wife Rhonda- Pound, VA; grandchildren, Bradley Dotson, Dakota Dotson, Thomas 

Payton Boggs (Tasha), Zachary Boggs (Caitlyn) and Jesse Owens; great grandchildren,

Bentley Hopkins, Cooper Boggs, Ezekiel Boggs, Jada Owens and Jacquelyn England and 

another bundle of joy on the way; brothers, Franklin Dotson- Columbia, S C and Larry 

Dotson- Columbia S C; several nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends and loved 

ones to mourn his passing and cherish his memory.

   Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Tuesday July 31, 2018 at the J W Adams 

Combined School Auditorium with Elder Stacy Potter 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 Wednesday August 1, 2018 at the Dotson Cemetery on Highland Avenue in Pound, VA where former members of Pound High School football teams will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be T-Bone Lewis, Preston Mitchell, Mike Strouth, Randy Blair, Jerry Wolfe, James Watts and Larry Dingus. Family and Friends are asked to meet at Baker Funeral Home by 10:00 am to prepare to go in procession

To the cemetery

   In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to the Pound Rescue Squad at P O Box 

711 Pound, VA 24279.

   Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of James “Trig” Dotson.

  EOLIA, KY – Reverend Verdell Sturgill, 78, peacefully went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday July 23, 2018 from his residence. His devoted wife and loving family were at his 

side.

   Verdell was born April 16, 1940 to the late Augustus Kyle and 

Lavania Parsons Sturgill. Verdell was a Christian and a minister of 

God’s word. Verdell was called to do ministry in September of 1972,

and continued to do so until his passing. He was the pastor at the Franks 

Creek Church for over 33 years. He was devoted to his church as well 

as preaching at others. Verdell lived what he preached, and never 

missed an opportunity to witness to everyone he met.

   Verdell was a devoted son, husband, father and pastor. He cared for his mother until she went home with the Lord, was devoted and loved Vernia with all of his heart, was a living example for his sons and preached the Gospel right up until the very end of his days, even 

from a wheelchair. Verdell was a former coal truck driver and retired 

from the Kentucky Department of Transportation. He enjoyed cooking

and gardening and canning and was famous for his fresh ground cornmeal and the cornbread that he made.

   Verdell was preceded in death by his parents, Kyle and Lavania

(Parsons) Sturgill; and a sister, Donna Cecil.

   Survivors include his loving wife of 58 years, Vernia Sturgill; his sons, 

Rick Sturgill and wife Wanda-Olinger, VA  and Mike Sturgill and wife

Cissy-Eolia, KY; 4 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; his church family 

and a host of friends and loved ones to celebrate his going home.

   Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 am Friday July 27, 2018 

at the Franks Creek Church with Pastor Ted Collins, Pastor Glen Slemp 

and Evangelist Joe Dearry officiating.

   Burial will follow in the J. D. Maggard Cemetery at the intersection of 

State Road 932 and Highway 119 in Eolia. KY. Family members and 

Friends will serves as pallbearers.   

   The family will receive friends after 5:00 pm at the Franks Creek 

Church on Thursday July 26, 2018. There will be a 7:00 pm evening 

service.

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

Verdell Sturgill.

  WISE, VA - Mr. Warren G. Hopkins, 97, peacefully entered into eternity 

Monday July 23, 2018 from Heritage Hall in Clintwood, VA. 

   Warren was a Christian who loved his Lord and Savior. He was a 60+ year member of the Pound United Methodist Church, where he served as Sunday School teacher for several years and held every office in the church at one time. Warren lived a full life, after graduating from Emory and Henry College he taught school for a few years, then joined the United States Marine Corp. While in the Marine Corp, he served during World War II, the Korean War and Vietnam and earned a Bronze Star, a Purple Heart and a Medal of Honor before retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel. He also headed the Marine Corp Band on the Rotunda in Washington, D.C. During his time as a marine he also earned 

his masters degree.

   After his military service he served as warden at a prison in Frenchburg, KY before returning to Pound, VA. He was later the owner /operator of  the Fabric House for many years. Warren was also a 33rd Degree Master Mason and a 70+ year member of the Pound Masonic Lodge #59 AF&AM. 

   Warren was a true gentleman and a friend to all. He was an avid reader, but reading his Bible was his favorite material. He also enjoyed watching sports, especially football and boxing. His favorite teams were the Washington Redskins and the Tennessee Vols.

   Warren was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Clay Hopkins, Sr. and Cleota Pearl (Gilliam) Hopkins; his first wife Valeria Marciline Hopkins; his daughter Leisa Ann Hopkins; his second wife Inez Hopkins; brothers, Henry 

Clay Hopkins, Jr., Raymond Hopkins and Edsell Burns Hopkins;  a nephew, Danny Hopkins; a niece, Anita Mowery; great-niece, Nicole Hopkins; brothers-

in-law , Hubert Tunnell, Herby Tunnell, Bill Gibson, and Allard Edwards; and sisters-in-law, Ida Hopkins, Pauline Gibson, Thelma Gibson, and Yolanda Reid.

   Survivors include his son Jonathan Bolling-Wise, VA; sisters-in-law, Myrtle Hopkins-Frankfort, KY and Kathleen Tunnell-Pound, VA; special niece, Lynett Mullins-Pound, VA; several nieces and nephews; his church family; special friend and caregiver Martha Sexton; and a host of friends and loved ones to mourn his passing and cherish his memory.

   Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 PM Friday July27, 2018 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Kenneth Conner and Reverend Randy Carter officiating. The family will receive friends from 12 Noon until time of services.

   Burial will follow in the Bolling Cemetery-Pound, VA where the Pound VFW Post 9600 will perform military graveside services. Family members and friends will serve as pallbearers

   In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to the Pound Rescue Squad at P O Box 711 Pound, VA 24279 or the Pound United Methodist Church at P O Box 1208 Pound, VA 24279. 

   Baker funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Mr. Warren G. Hopkins

  POUND, VA – Mrs. Kitty C. Wyatt, 60, went home with her

Lord and Savior on Saturday July 21, 2018 from her residence.

   Kitty was a Christian with a love in her heart for her Lord. 

She had a kind soul and a caring heart, always doing things for

others and her putting her own self off. Kitty was a loving and

devoted wife and daughter, most of her time was dedicated to

caring for her parents and her husband. She daily saw to the

needs of her parents, taking them to their appointments, 

preparing meals, and any other  needs that may arise. 

   Kitty loved her job as a Title 1 bookkeeper  with the Wise

County School Board, she always did everything she could to

help every student during her 20 years there. She and Randy 

spent hundreds of hours helping protect the children of  Wise 

County by fingerprinting and recording their identities. She 

also enjoyed crafts and artwork, she had made numerous

pieces of jewelry, most of which she had freely given to her 

family and friends. Kitty loved going on trips, she loved

camping, especially at the beach and riding motorcycles and

the trike. She was also an avid NASCAR fan. Kitty loved to 

bake and cook and was famous for her deviled eggs and 

deserts. She loved her Yorkies, Charlie and Molly Jo. She 

made everyone’s  life she came in contact with a little brighter.

   But the real love of Kitty’s life was her husband, Randy. 

They were each others best friend. Always together and 

almost inseperable. They did everything together. They shared

hundreds of friends and thousands of experiences together.

Each complimented the other.

   Kitty was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents,

Charlie and Iva Hampton, her paternal grandparents, George

and Liza Mullins; and her two aunts, Eliose Jessee and 

Charlene Balyeat.

   Survivors include her loving husband of 31 years, Randy 

Wyatt; her parents, George and Emily Mullins-Pound, VA; a

brother, Edison Holcomb and wife Linda-Pound, VA; step-

daughter, Stephanie Wyatt-Manassas, VA; step-son Josh 

Wyatt and wife Erin-Wise, VA; grandchildren, Maxx Avery 

(Tater Bug) and Miss Marley; her special sister-in-law, Debbie

Muncy and husband Steve-Check, VA; sister-in-law Kim 

Roberts and husband Tony-Salem, VA; “sister” cousin Robin

Branham and fiance’ Jeff Cantrell and special cousin Tonya

Hutchison and husband Jesse both of Pound, VA; several

nieces, nephews and cousins; and hundreds of friends and loved

ones to mourn her passing and cherish her memory.

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

24, 2018 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 Wednesday

July 25, 2018 at the Bolling Cemetery in the Flat Gap section 

of Pound, VA where Ed Holcomb, Steve Muncy, Glenn Sturgill, 

Jeff Cantrell, Joshua Wyatt, Dustin McGuire, Wayne Ingram and 

Jesse Hutchison will serve as pallbearers. Family and friends are 

asked to meet at Baker Funeral Home by 10:00 am to prepare to go in

procession to the cemetery.

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

Mrs. Kitty C. Wyatt.

    WALLINS CREEK, KY – Mrs Eula Lee Hall, 91, entered into 

eternity Saturday July 7, 2018 from the Middlesboro ARH Hospital.

Eula was a Christian and a member of the Mt. Zion Old Regular 

Baptist Church-Pound, VA. She enjoyed going to church and always

found joy in raising her children. Eula liked gardening and canning 

her harvest, sewing and patching and cooking for her family and 

friends. 

Eula was preceded in death by her parents, Jessie and Belle (Lane) 

Moore; a daughter, Janet Anderson; sisters, Lotti Burtiss, Betty

and Viola Fultz; and brothers McKinley Moore and Kermit 

Moore .

Survivors include her daughters, Karen Gross-Wallins Creek, KY,

Peggy Stanley-Clintwood, VA, Erma Hall-Clintwood, VA, Kathy 

Riddle-Magnolia, KY, Judy Wright-Glasgow, KY, Susie Kelly-Wise, 

VA and Patsy Rose-Jonesborough, TN:sons, Bobby hall-Columbia,TN, 

Donald hall-Pound, VA, Jerry Hall-Glasgow, KY, and Timmy Hall-

Virginia Beach, VA;35 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; 1 great-

greatgrandchild; sisters, Ella Mae Purvis-Pound, VA, Pauline Bentley-

Dean, KY, Alberta Webb-Dean, KY and Josephine Hall -Texas; brother,

Kenneth Moore-Manassas, VA ; several nieces, nephews and cousins, 

and a host of friends and loved ones to mourn her passing.

Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Tuesday July 10, 2018

in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Elder Donnie West officiating.

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

Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 am Wednesday July 11, 

2018 at the Dotson Cemetery-Pound, VA where family members will 

serve as pallbearers. Family members 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-Pound, VA is serving the family of Eula Lee Hall.

  POUND, VA – Mrs. Ruble Meade, 81, entered peacefully into eternity 

Thursday July 5, 2018 from the Norton Community Hospital. She was 

surrounded by her loving family. 

   Ruble was a Christian of the Freewill Baptist faith. She loved her Lord 

and Savior, Jesus Christ. Ruble was a long time member of Pyles Memorial Chapel Church. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grand-mother, sister and friend. She enjoyed  quilting with her sisters and being with her family.Ruble enjoyed playing Rook and watching Moonshiners and Naked and Afraid. She loved her family so much, her children and grandkids were her pride and joy. She will live on through us and in our hearts forever. This is not goodbye, just until we meet again.  

   Ruble was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Learh (Mullins) Shortt; a grandson, Michael Stidham; three sisters, Stella Baker, Dorcie June Mullins and Myrtle McFall;  and six brothers, Arvil Shortt, Hansford Shortt, Zemory Shortt, Percy Shortt, Everette Shortt and Delbert Shortt

   Survivors include her loving husband of  62 ½ years, Lowell Meade, who stood by her side until she took last breath; four daughters, Teresa Stidham and husband David,  Cheryl Mullins and husband Terry, Cecilia Cantrell and husband Mike and Amanda Hubbard and finace Mark Mullins all of Pound, VA; grandchildren Stacy Mullins with Jason Hollyfield, Leslie Bevins and husband George, Emily Cantrell, Chasity Meade and husband Paul (Tang), Bridget Mullins and husband Jake, Tyler Hubbard and Kayla Hubbard all of Pound, VA; great-grandchildren, Lucas Meade, Brandon Mullins, Brody Bevins, Brittany Mullins, and Lexie Bevins all of Pound, VA ; numerous, nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of friends and loved ones to mourn 

her passing and cherish her memory.

   Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 PM Sunday July 8, 2018 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Randy Carter and Reverend Burns Robinson officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM 

until time of services.

   Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 AM Monday July 9, 2018 

at the Meade Creek Cemetery-Pound, VA where Mike Cantrell, Terry Mullins, David Stidham, Mark Mullins, Lucas Meade, Tyler Hubbard and Brandon Mullins will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Paul (Tang) Meade, George Bevins, Jake Mullins and Jason Hollyfield. Family and friends are asked to meet at Baker Funeral Home by 10:00 AM to prepare to go in procession to the cemetery.

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

Meade.

   POUND, VA-Bill “Dooley” Taylor, 78, passed away Saturday June 16, 2018 from the Holston Valley Medical Center- Kingsport, TN. His family was at his bedside. Bill was a retired coal miner with 38 years total experiences with 27 and 1/2 working for Westmoreland Coal Company, where everyone knew him as “Dooley” Taylor. He was a proud member of the United Mine Workers of America. He was a very outgoing person, who never met a stranger. He had a very good sense of humor and loved to make others laugh and smile. Bill enjoyed going camping, fishing and watching NASCAR-he was a true Dale Earnhardt fan. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Luther and Inez (Berry) Taylor; and his sisters, Bonnie Hale and Helen Keith. Survivors include his wife of 57 years Ann Taylor- Pound, VA; a sister, Muriel Vanover-Pound, VA; brothers, Ewell Taylor and wife- Blanche-Atwater, Ohio and Larry Taylor and wife Debbie-Lexington, VA; brother-in-law, J E Hale-Coeburn, VA; several nieces, nephews and cousins; numerous friends; and a host of friends and loved ones to mourn his passing and cherish his memory. Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Tuesday June 19, 2018 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Joel Cantrell 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 Wednesday June 20, 2018 at the Smith- Gilliam Cemetery- Wise, 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 Bill Taylor. 

   POUND, VA -Bobby Gene Addington, 82, went home to be with the Lord and his family Friday June 15, 2018 from Heritage Hall-Wise, VA. His family was at his bedside. Bobby was of the Baptist faith and attended Davis Chapel Church in Norton, VA. He was a retired carpenter and was well known for his building skills. He built 154 houses and several apartment buildings during his career. He believed in a good days work and providing for his family. Bobby was a friend to everyone he met, he had a great sense of humor. He loved to fish and go to church when he able. Bobby was preceded in death by his parents, Tollie and Ruby (Bowman) Addington; a brother, Kenneth Addington and a brother-in-law, Richard Ellis. Survivors include his loving and devoted wife of nearly 62 years, Vonnie Mae (Wright) Addington; his son , Roddy Addington and wife Sylvia-Wise, VA; grandchildren, Yvonna O’Quinn and husband Jeremy-Wise, VA and Isaiah Addington-Wise, VA; great-grandchildren, Ezekiel O’Quinn and Sophia O’Quinn; a sister, Janie Ellis-Arlington, VA; 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 7:00 pm Monday June 18, 2018 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Troy Belcher and Reverend Junior Belcher officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until time of services. Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 am Tuesday June 19, 2018 at the Mt. Zion Cemetery-Pound, VA where Roddy Addington, Jeremy O’Quinn, Richie Elllis, Isaiah Addington, Zeke O’Quinn, David Carter, Jeff Boggs and Keneth Cheek 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 Bobby Gene Addington. 

   POUND, VA -Rufus Milton Strange, Sr, 93 went home to be with his Lord and Savior Wednesday June 13, 2018 from his residence. He was surrounded by his loving family. Rufus was a Christian who loved his Lord. He was a member and a former Deacon at Ferbie Chapel Church-Pound, VA. He was a Corporal in the United States Army having served 2 years and 23 days in World War II. Rufus was also a retired coal miner with over 20 years experience, with 8 being underground. He enjoyed riding his Rhino, rabbit hunting, gardening and canning and watching racing and boxing. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend to all that knew him. Rufus was born March 22, 1925 to the late William and Margaret Elizabeth (Robinson) Strange. In addition to his parents, he was preceded and united in death with the love of his life, Virgie (Martin) Strange; a son, Rufus Strange Jr: sisters, Vivian Strange, Hazel Robinson and Beulah Harding; brothers, William Strange, James Strange and Cecil Strange; and his special friends, Reverend Lester Robinson and Richard (Blue) Skeen. Survivors include his daughters, Wanda Willis and husband Ikey- Clintwood, VA and Linda Campbell and husband Kenneth-Pound, VA; sons, Cecil Strange and wife Betty-Wise, VA and William Strange and wife Jennifer-Wise, VA; grandchildren, Tim Strange, Michael Strange, Randall Scott Strange, Chris Strange (Jennifer), Carol Baker (Tony), Vickie Mullins (Kain), Tammy Strange, Lauren Strange, Cassidy Strange, Whitney Colyer (Seth), Bobby Campbell (Kim) and Karen Campbell (Mike); several great- grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; special nephew Jerry Strange; 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 7:00 pm Friday June 15, 2018 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Mike Strouth, Reverend Bobby Dingus, Reverend Chris Strange and Reverend Tim Strange officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until time of services. Military graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 am Saturday June 16, 2018 by the Pound VFW Post 9600 at the Strange/Campbell Family Cemetery- Pound, VA. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Family and friends are as 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 Rufus Milton Strange Sr.  

    WISE, VA-Roy Hubert Mullins, 76, went home to be with the Lord and his family members Monday June 12, 2018 from his residence . He was surrounded by his loving family. Roy was a Christian and a member of the Fairview Old Regular Baptist Church. He was a retired maintenance man for the Wise County Schools, with 22 years of service. Roy always had a smile on his face and always had something to make you laugh or smile. He loved to reminisce about the past. Roy loved the Lord “ His Sweet Savior’ as he would say. He enjoyed checkers, coloring books, puzzles and watching Wheel of Fortune. He would chop wood for hours on end. Roy was preceded in death by his parents, Ivory and Christine Mullins; a sister, Retta Brookman; and his brothers Glenn Mullins, Robert “Hoppy” Mullins and Gerald Mullins. Survivors include his sisters Edna Puckett-Wise, VA and Bonnie Snyder and husband Gary-Wise, VA; his brothers, James Mullins and wife Delores-Wise, VA and Johnny Mullins and wife Debbie-Wise, VA; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of friends and loved ones. Roy was dearly loved by his family and will be greatly missed. Lord willing, we will see him again. Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Thursday June 14, 2018 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Elder Carl Mullins officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until time of services. Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 am Friday June 15, 2018 at the Arvil Mullins Cemetery-Pound, VA where Johnny Mullins, James Mullins, Jeff Marshall, Michael Hottinger, Gary Snyder and Billy Dingus 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 Roy Hubert Mullins. 

    POUND, VA - Bennie Allen Mullins, 85, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away peacefully on Tuesday June 5, 2018 at the Mountain Home Veterans Administration Medical Center in Johnson City, TN. Bennie was born September 25, 1932 in Pound, VA to the late Arthur and Rhilda McPherson Mullins. He loved hunting , fishing, raising goats and beekeeping. But his greatest love was his family. He was a Veteran of the United States Army, having served during the Korean War, a Smith Transfer Company retiree, as well as a retired coal miner. He was a long time member and deacon of Fairwood Freewill Baptist Church in Fairfax, VA, a current member and deacon of Hope Freewill Baptist Church and recently attended Ferbie Chapel Church in Pound, VA. In addition to his parents, Bennie was preceded in death by his sons Steve Allen Mullins and Johnny Dale Mullins; his brothers, Arthur Mullins, Jr. and Roger Mullins; and grandparents Patton and Alice Mullins who raised him. Bennie is survived by his wife of 61 years Loretta baker Mullins; sons Larry Neil Mullins, Brandon MS and Scott Mullins, Pound, VA; grand- daughters Tracey Michael and husband Mike, Keezletown, VA and Courtney Mullins, Jackson MS; grandsons Jake Mullins, Brandon, MS and Tanner Mullins, Jonesborough, TN; sisters Marcelle Powers and husband Jimmie, Abingdon, VA, Frances Short-Pound, VA, Glenda Stanley and husband Elder, Clintwood, VA and Armona Mullins, Abingdon, VA; brothers Bobby Mullins and wife Josephine, Abingdon, VA and Danny Joe Mullins and wife Kyong, Castlewood, VA; three great-grandsons; a special Caregiver Wanda Hylton; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of friends. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 pm Saturday June 9, 2018 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Ed Slemp officiating. The family will receive friends from 11:00 am until time of services. Burial will follow in the Meade Cemetery on Ferbie Road in Pound, VA where the Pound VFW Post 9600 will conduct military services. Larry Mullins, Scott Mullins, Tanner Mullins, Danny Joe Mullins, Dalton Reynolds and Harry Kelly will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Jake Mullins, Bobby Mullins and Danny Webb. Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Bennie Allen Mullins. 

 POUND, VA -James “Jack” (Bigfoot) Pritchard, 77, entered into the arms of his Lord and Savior Tuesday May 22, 2018 at his residence after an extended illness. He was surrounded by his loving wife and family. Jack was a Christian and a member of the Independent Baptist Church of Pound, VA. Jack was born May 22, 1941, the son of the late John Frank Hampton Jr. and Julia Ruth Pritchard, Sturgill, Sparks of Newland, NC. He worked as a heavy equipment operator, mechanic and foreman for 40 plus years at Ambrose Branch Coal. He enjoyed mowing his grass, picking blue berries, mechanicing, deer hunting and spending time with his grandsons, which were his pride and joy. In addition to his parents, Jack was preceded in death by his step- father. Wade Sturgill; two brothers, Jerry Pritchard and Alan Sturgill and a sister, Donna Revis Survivors include his loving wife of 57 years Judy Boggs Pritchard-Pound, VA; two sons, Tim Pritchard and wife Charity- Pound, VA and Michael Pritchard and wife Brittany- Pound, VA; grandsons, Ryan Belcher, Alex Pritchard, Jaden Pritchard, Sean Pritchard, Tyler Taylor (TT) and Michael Vaughn; brothers, Rudy Sparks and wife Janet- Boone, NC and Tom Sparks and wife Jean- Pound, VA an uncle; Norris Hampton and wife Gail- Boone, NC; nieces, Ginger, Stephanie, Gena, Vivian and Laura; a nephew, Jeff; special brother-in-law, Vince Theron Boggs; sisters-in-law, Brenda Newman, Teresa Pennell and Paula Ball; special friend, Gary Hall; host of great nieces, nephews, cousins and friends to mourn his passing and cherish his memory Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Thursday May 24, 2018 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Carmon Gentry and Reverend Randy Reagan officiating.. The family will receive friends from 5:00pm until time of services. Graveside services will be conducted at 1:00pm Friday May 25, 2018 at the Whitt Family Cemetery- Pound, VA where grandsons and family members will serve as pallbearers. Family and friends are asked to meet at the funeral home by 12 noon to prepare to go in procession to the cemetery. In lieu of flowers please make contributions in Jack’s memory to the Roof Fund at the Independent Baptist Church, P.O. Box 577- Pound, VA 24279 Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of James “Jack” (Bigfoot) Pritchard.