Obituaries

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  POUND, VA -Lawrence Dorton left this world unexpectedly on November 15th, 2024. He was surrounded with love and prayer at the time of his passing by his best friend and only son, Scott and his two granddaughters, Hannah and Cara at Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, Tennessee. Lawrence was born on August 20th, 1942 in Pound, Virginia and lived in the very same place where he was born, for all of his 82 years here on Earth. 

  Lawrence was of the Old Regular Baptist faith and attended various Old Regular Baptist churches in the area. As anyone who knew him would attest, he was the hardest working person you would ever meet. He wasn’t happy unless he was busy doing something productive and was very active until his last day here. He worked many years in the coal mines and retired from the UMWA. You would be hard-pressed to find a more dedicated and loyal union member! After retiring from the mines, he went on to operate an excavation company. Throughout his years of full-time work, he was also a cattle farmer and had various rental properties. In what little spare time he had, he loved riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle, golfing, and was an avid outdoorsman. 

  Our Pap was always smiling, as soon as he laid eyes on us when we walked through the door, he lit up. Sometimes even shuffling his feet so that his cowboy boots tapped on the floor and dancing a little jig in a circle. We always felt important when we were with our Pap, he made sure of that. Even through some of our worst days together as a family, he was always so perfectly warm and would pull us into a tight hug, with our heads snuggled up under his white beard. “Don’t worry baby, Pap will fix it.” And he sure did. There was nothing that my family and I could throw at him that he wouldn’t figure out - even if it took two or three trips to the hardware store or a few late nights up under one of our sinks or in our basements, and we were all just ready to give up, Pap wasn’t going anywhere til it was done. And done RIGHT. He never had a problem checking other people’s handiwork along the way and letting them know when theirs wasn’t quite done right, too! 

  Pap took care of everyone and everything around him. There was hardly ever a day when deer or turkey or squirrels and birds weren’t standing outside his kitchen window, waiting on their favorite person to come outside with their feed and treats. He could call the cattle to him from a mile away with that big, booming voice of his, and the shrill, sharp whistles that I never could figure out how to do - but those cows of his always knew exactly who they were running towards. 

  Everyone we have spoken to this week said that my dad, my sister, and I were his pride and joy. And I don’t doubt that for a second, but they should have seen Pap with his little herd of great-grandsons! Pap never told Liam, Jackson, or Brody “no”, not even once that I can recall. He would lift them up into the bed of his truck, let them crawl all over his prized Harley Davidson motorcycle, take whatever they wanted from his kitchen cabinets (and his pockets), and get down in the floor to let them “waller” him whenever they asked. And his boys have always loved him so deeply! They adored going to Paps to go inside the huge playhouse that he built for Hannah and I when we were little. Granny kept so much stuff in there, it was always like a little cave full of hidden treasures to the boys. They were so amazed to know that their Pap built it with his own two hands. He could do anything. 

  While we are all completely devastated over this loss, we know that Pap and Granny are now united again in Heaven with no more sadness or worries and surrounded by their friends and family who passed on before them. What a sight that must have been. 

  In addition to his parents, Fritzie and Cara, Lawrence was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Deloras Ann Dorton, brother Festus Dorton, and sister, Mary Mullins. 

  His legacy, endless stories, and loving memories will be carried on by his surviving family members, including his adoring son Avery Scott Dorton - Bristol, TN, granddaughters Cara Paige Wingard and husband Kevin - Bristol, TN, Hannah Nicole Bishop and husband Aaron - Bristol, TN; great-grandchildren Liam Scott Wingard, Jackson Avery Wingard, and Brody Shey Bishop. 

  The family would also like to thank all of his many friends and family for their support after the passing of his darling wife, Deloras. Especially his breakfast buddy, Bud Kiser, and lifelong friends Roger Mullins and Don Stallard. 

  Funeral services will be held at Baker Funeral Home Chapel on Tuesday, November 19th at 2:00pm. The family will receive friends from 12:00pm until 2:00pm.

  Burial will follow at the Arvil Mullins Cemetery in Pound, VA where Liam Wingard, Danny Cantrell, Larry Cantrell, Kevin Wingard, Aaron Bishop, and Mike Sawyers will serve as pallbearers. 

  In lieu of flowers or donations, the family asks everyone to please simply take time to hug or call your parents, grandparents, children, and friends. This is much more precious than gold.

  WISE, VA- Rebecca Mae (Layne) Stanley, 66, passed away on Thursday November 14, 2024, from Norton Community 

Hospital-Norton, VA.

  Rebecca was born December 11, 1957, to the late James Layne and Arminda (Cantrell) Boggs. She was of the Christian faith and loved going to church. She studied her Bible daily. She was a former waitress and a lifelong homemaker. She was a homebody and loved her dog “Little Girl”. Rebecca 

was an avid Dale Earnhardt fan, she loved Matthew McConaughey and claimed she was married to Brad Pitt. Rebecca enjoyed telling everyone “Every day was her birthday” so they would treat her special. She enjoyed 

spending time with all her family, especially her sister Evelina. Rebecca will be greatly missed by all that knew her. 

  In addition to her parents Rebecca was preceded in death by her grandchild, Morgan Brooke Sydner; her great-grandchild

Joy Hubbard; sisters Shelby Layne and Arzella Stallard; her brothers Foster Layne, Donald Layne, Jimmy Layne and Arthur 

Layne; and her brother-in-law James Rose.

  Survivors include her daughters, Dawn Michelle Huff and husband Sam Shaw-Coeburn, VA and Tecee Ola Rose- South 

Carolina; her son, Damon Layne and wife Thea-Wise, VA; her grandchildren Seth Snyder, Tiffany Hubbard and husband Ryan, 

Aundrea Kiser and husband Greg, Kayla Rose, Jasmine Rose and Carly Rose; her great-grandchildren Parker Church, Dean 

Church, Colt Hubbard, Henry Hubbard, Haddie Hubbard, Thomas Hubbard, Kyler Rose, Hudson Delia and on the way any day now, Waylon Lawson; her sister Evelina Rose-Wise, VA; her brother Darrell Layne-Coeburn, VA; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of friends and loved ones.

  Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 pm Sunday November 17, 2024, in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Jack 

Calhoun and Reverend Ryan Hubbard officiating. The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM until time of services.

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

After services the family will gather at the home of Rebecca’s sister Evelina Rose in Wise, VA.

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

Mae Stanley.

  JENKINS, KY – Theda Jean Fleming, 89, entered into eternity Tuesday October 29, 2024 from the UK Hospice Care Center in 

Lexington, KY. Her loving family was at her side.

  Theda was of the Christian faith and a member of the Dunham Baptist Church. She loved her Lord and Savior. Theda was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. 

She always enjoyed going to flea markets and yard sales. Theda loved taking care of and helping raise her kids, her grandkids and 

her great-grandkids. She enjoyed baking, gardening and canning. She was an avid reader and enjoyed old TV shows and also The1000 lb Sisters.  

  Theda was preceded in death by her parents Baxter and Martha (Rose) Bartley; her husband, Fitchue Fleming; her son Michael Fleming; her sister Gaynell ”Duke” Rose; and brothers Randall Bartley, Chester Bartley and Elster Bartley 

  Survivors include her sons Jerry Fleming and wife Gail-Tuscaloosa, AL and Scott Fleming and wife Jennifer-Pikeville, KY; grandchildren, Zachary Fleming, Shelly Fleming-Morris and husband Phillip, Michael 

Wayne Fleming and wife Missy, Brian Keith Fleming and wife Jessica, Kelly Jo Fleming- Brown and husband Mike; great grandchildren, Brady Fomby, Morgan Brown, Logan Brown, Reagan Brown, Nicholas Fleming, Aubrey Fleming, Caleb Fleming and Layton Fleming; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of friends and loved ones.

  Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Thursday October 31, 2024, at the Burdine Church of God of Prophecy with Pastor Frank Hall officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until time of services.

  Graveside services will be conducted at 1:00 pm Friday November 1, 2024at the Haven of Rest Cemetery-Mayking, KY where family members and friends will serve as pallbearers. Family and friends are asked to meet at the church by 12 noon to prepare to go in procession to the cemetery.

  Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is in charge of arrangements and extend our sincere sympathy to the family of Theda Jean Fleming.

  POUND, VA – James Allen “Joe” Mullins was born September 17, 1945

in Pound, VA.  He was sent to his eternal home on October 19, 2024, being 79 years of age. 

  Joe was a shining light in the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing him. His journey on this earth was marked by love and compassion. His passing has left a void in the hearts of his family, friends and many more whose lives were touched by him. We ask that you remember him not for the way his life ended, but for the way it was lived, and for the profound impact he had on the lives of those who had the pleasure of knowing him. Joe was a proud veteran of 

the United States Army and the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Pound VFW Post 9600.

   Joe is survived and missed by his loving wife of 55 years , Judy Ann (Ashbrook) Mullins. Together they had one son James Gregory “Guido” Mullins and daughter Jennifer Lynn Adams. Joe will be forever cherished and remembered by his three grandchildren Makayla Adams, Joe Adams and Grace Adams and one great-grand-

daughter Hadley Atkins. Also surviving are his siblings: Kathy Fleming, Greta Boggs, Carmelia Sykes, Vickie Easterling, George Boggs, Rhonda Damuches and Lygia Unate; several nieces, nephews, and cousins; and a host of friends and loved ones.

 Joe was preceded in death by his mother Naomi (Mullins) Boggs and father Howie “Red” Boggs, and his brothers Monty Boggs and Bernie Boggs.

   The family would like to extend a sincere thank you to the staff of Ballad Hospice for their kindness and care of Joe and Judy.

   Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Wednesday October 23, 2024 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Greg Cyphers and Reverend Randy Carter officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until time of services.      

   Graveside services will be conducted at 1:00 pm Thursday October 24, 2024 at the Levi Cantrell Cemetery where family members and friends will serve as pallbearers. Family and friends are asked to meet at Baker Funeral Home by 12:00 Noon. The Whitesburg VFW Post 5829 will perform military rites in the parking lot prior to going to the cemetery.

    The staff at Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA are in charge of arrangements and extend our deepest sympathy to the family of James Allen “Joe” Mullins 

  POUND, VA- Naomi Eloise (Kiser) Johnson passed from this life 

Saturday October 19, 2024, to be with her Lord and Savior. 

   Eloise was a Christian of the Baptist faith. She was born February 

16, 1934, to the late John Cecil and Avy Leanza (Bolling) Kiser. She 

was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother great-grandmother 

and great-great grandmother Eloise was an avid homemaker and took 

her duties to perfection. She had a beautiful home and was proud of it. 

She loved to cook for family and friends, especially on holidays. Beside 

caring for her family Eloise was an avid reader and l0oved to watch 

television in her spare time. 

  Eloise was preceded in death by her loving husband of 67 years at 

his passing in 2019, Billy Joe Johnson; her beloved daughter, Rhonda 

Jo Johnson; her parents, John Cecil and Avy Leanza (Bolling) Kiser; 

a sister Lucille Ison; and brothers, Carson Kiser and Dude Kiser 

   Survivors include her son, Tim Johnson and wife Susan- Pound, VA; 

grandchildren, Chris and wife Sandy and Tara Kerns and husband 

Tommy all of Pound, VA ; great-grandchildren, Levi Johnson, Lori 

Johnson and Ashley Kerns; great-great grandchildren, Zayden Johnson 

and Trenton Johnson; a sister, Gaye West; a brother, Garcie Kiser; 

several nieces, nephews and loved ones to mourn her passing.

   Graveside services will be conducted at 12 noon Monday October 21,

2024 at the Bolling Cemetery in the Flat Gap section of Pound, VA with 

Paster Phillip Johnson officiating. Family and friends are asked to meet 

at the cemetery by 11:45am. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.

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

Pound Rescue Squad- P O Box 711-Pound VA. 24279 in her memory.

   Baker Funeral Home staff are in charge of arrangements and extend 

our deepest sympathy to the family of Naomi Eloise Johnson.

WISE, VA – Vicky Lynn Phillips, 64, entered into rest Friday July 19, 2024 from Roanoke Memorial Hospital after an extended 

illness. Her beloved family was by her side.

   Vicky was a born again Christian and attended Pyles Memorial Chapel. She was born October 10, 1959 to her parents Trent and Wilma (Dotson) Mullins of Pound, VA. and was a1978 graduate of Pound, High School. She was a licensed cosmetologist and worked for several years as a bank teller. Vicky had a warm heart and a fantastic smile, she could make everyone feel better. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend. She enjoyed going to church, traveling and shopping and loved the beach. Vicky maintained a close relationship with 

both her parents their entire lives.    

  Vicky was preceded in death by her parents Trent and Wilma (Dotson) Mullins, an infant brother Scotty Von Mullins; and her father and mother-in-law Charles and Anna Phillips.

   Vicky is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 28 years Thea Phillips-Wise, VA; her daughters Nakisha Robinson-Clintwood, 

VA, Amber Coomer and husband Roger-Kingsport, TN and Heather Nidiffer and husband Matthew-Danville, VA; her grandchildren Trenton “Dub” Robinson and wife Brynna, Nick Robinson, Ella Coomer, Noah Coomer, Liam Coomer, Jude Coomer, Camden Nidiffer and Avery Nidiffer: her brother Rob Mullins and wife Missy Pound, VA; several aunts , uncles, nephews, nieces, and cousins; and a host of friends and loved ones.

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

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

   Private graveside services will be held at a later date.

   The staff at Baker Funeral Home extends our deepest sympathy to the family of Vicky Lynn Phillips.

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

Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thine ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Proverbs 3:5, 6

ABINGDON, VA- Glenda Lee Burnham,87, went home to be with Jesus Saturday July 13, 2024 from her residence, surrounded by her loving family. 

   Glenda was born in Rosco Nebraska on February 9, 1937 to the late Harry and Mary Belle (Armstrong) Most.  Glenda graduated from North Platte High School and attended 

Briercrest Bible Institute in Saskatchewan, Canada. She then married Lee Burnham in 1956 and they moved to Southwest Virginia in 1957 where they have spent almost all their lives. She was well known in Pound, Wise and Norton area as a piano teacher and played the piano or organ for weddings and as well has aided her husband in his pastorates of local churches. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great- grand mother, sister, aunt and friends. Her greatest joy was the time she spent with her family and praising her Lord 

   In addition to her parents, Harry and Mary Belle (Armstrong) Most, Glenda is also preceded in death by her sister Darlene 

Most; her brother, Harry J. Most; and a granddaughter, Stefani Lynne Snyder. 

Survivors include her loving and devoted husband of nearly 68 years, Norman Lee Burnham- Abingdon, VA; a daughter, 

Mari Lynne Snyder and husband Brian- New Jersey; sons, Timothy Lee Burnham and wife Pat- Wytheville, VA, Steve Burnham and wife Jeannie- Wytheville, VA, Nate Burnham 

and wife JoAnn- Abingdon, VA; grandchildren, Kincey Hess (Clay), Josh Burnham (Brandi), Brittany Marshall (Charlie), B.J. Snyder (Michel), Melani Davis (Zach), Rich Snyder (Tracy), Scott Burnham (Megan), Shannon Grondzik (Ben), Hadassah LaFollette (Scott), Tahan Burnham (Hannah) 

and Nekoda Burnham (Kayla); 22 great grandchildren; her sister, Sharron Watt- Colorado; several nieces, nephews and cousins and a host of friends and loved ones.

   Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 pm Tuesday July 16, 2024 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Cliff  Cauthorne officiating. The family will receive friends from 12 Noon until time of services. 

   Burial and committal services will follow in the Crouse Cemetery-Pound, VA where family members will serve as pallbearers. 

   The staff at Baker Funeral Home extends our deepest sympathy to the family of Glenda Burnham. Arrangements are under the direction of Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA.

SEPTEMBER 2, 1931 – JULY 10, 2024

POUND, VA – Joyce Ann Adams Varner Reed passed away Wednesday at her home

after a period of declining health. She was preceded in death by her parents, Malcolm 

Adams and Mary Jeanette Mullins Adams; brothers James Eual Adams and Wayburn 

Adams; sisters Evelyn Sartain and Johnnie Ruth Maggard; her first husband Billy R. 

Varner; daughter Donna Joyce Varner; and her second husband, Jesse Reed.

  She is survived by her two sons, Gary Varner and his wife Geneva, and Bill Varner 

and his wife Marla; daughter Sandy Hubbard; grandchildren, Susanna Taylor and her husband Robert, Jessica Reeves, Melody Cantrell and her husband Larry, Jennifer Clevinger and her husband Johnathan, and Donna Litton and her husband Chris; and great-grandchildren Taylor Sanders, Jordan Sanders, Jillian Taylor, Gray Cantrell, Marshall Cantrell, Averie Reeves, Sydney Reeves, Austin Clevinger and Logan Clevinger.

  Joyce graduated from Christopher Gist High School in 1950. She loved sharing stories

about her childhood in Pound, especially her time at her grandparents John Henry and 

Belle Adams Hayes’s home. She reminisced about playing in the apple orchard above 

their two-story house downtown. Joyce also spent part of her childhood and young 

adult years in Chicago, where she fondly remembered dancing, riding the train daily, 

and walking several blocks to her job at the telephone company. 

  After marrying and starting a family, Joyce and her family moved to Manassas, 

Virginia, until the late 1960s, eventually settling back in Pound. Following the death 

of her first husband, she remarried and lived in Payne Gap, Kentucky until her second 

husband passed away, after which she returned to downtown Pound.

  Joyce enjoyed cooking for her family, visiting the gym in Norton three times a week, and dining at her favorite restaurants. She especially loved the Pound Christmas parade, where the family would gather at her apartment on Main Street to watch the festivities.

  In accordance with her wishes, Joyce will be cremated, and a private service will be 

held at a later date. The family extend their heartfelt thanks to the Pound Rescue Squad 

and Baker Funeral Home for their dedicated service.

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

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

FALL BRANCH, TN- Estilee “Sissy” Adkins Conley, 82, formerly of Pound, VA peacefully passed away Thursday June 27, 2024, at Holston Valley Medical Center after a lengthy illness. Her family was by her side.

   Sissy was born December 18, 1941, to Everette and Rousia (Maggard) Adkins in Jenkins, KY. Being the oldest girl of eight children, Sissy was a caretaker from the beginning. Going on to selflessly care for children and loved ones, while putting aside all her need and wants. Yet grateful for the opportunity to be of service to others. Being a wife and mother was her calling in life.

   Sissy had two children, Lashell Rena and David Allen that were her world. She worked tirelessly to make sure she was able to give them everything she could. She was a wonderful loving mother. She raised 

her children to know God and taught their Sunday School class every week. And brought many children the word of God.

In May of 1983 Sissy was married to Dallas Conley in Front Royal, VA. He preached the word of God at several churches along the way.

   In 1989 Sissy and Dallas retired to Pound, VA where they became longstanding members of Hubbard Chapel Church. Their faith in Christ was an example to many.

Sissy’s favorite past times were cooking, sewing, crafts, crosswords, playing cards and talking with friends and family on Facebook. And of course spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

To them she was known as “Nonnie”      

   Sissy was preceded in death by her loving husband, Reverend Dallas Conley which she missed so much after his passing; stepsons Dallas Conley Jr; and Carlos Conley and wife Nancy and her parents, Everette and Rousia (Maggard) Adkins; brothers Kenny Adkins and Allen Adkins. 

   Survivors include her daughter, Lashell Joyner and husband Mark- Fall Branch, TN; her son David Chaney and wife Donna- Kingsport, TN; grand-children, Rickey Bradley (Michelle), Melissa Leonard (Freddy), 

Amanda Shively (Ben), Shannon Hann (Richard), Derek Chaney (Brandie), Monica Kidd (Alan), Dalton Chaney, Dillion Chaney, C Chevy Chaney, Kesha Smith and Justin Ball; great-grandchildren; Addyson Bradley, Tristen Bradley, Trinity Leonard, Serenity Leonard, Gage Leonard, Hannah Cook, Jackson Shively, Ella Shively, Ryker Hann, Reid Hann, Zanna Chaney, Zayne Chaney, Bentley Kidd, Donnie Bradford, Bobby Jeffers, Cavin Jeffers and a great grandson due in August; sisters, Roberta “Bertie” Meade, and Delores Mullins (James), Wilma Bryant, (Bill), sister-in-law Janet Adkins; brothers, Kendall “Moe” Adkins and Dennis Adkins; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of friends and 

loved ones

   Funeral service will be conducted at 1:00 pm Monday July 1, 2024 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Billy Hibbitts and Reverend Randy Carter officiating. The family will receive friends from 11:00 am until time of services

  Graveside committal services will follow at the Arvil Mullins Cemetery- Pound, Va where Richard Hann, Ryker Hann, Reid Hann, Dalton Chaney, Dillion Chaney, Chevy Chaney and Ricky Cantrell will serve as pallbearers. 

  Baker Funeral Home- Pound, VA is serving the family of Estilee  “Sissy” Adkins Conley.

POUND, VA- Gladys (Church) Hubbard, 86, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Thursday June 28, 2024 from Heritage Hall- Big Stone Gap, VA.

   Gladys was a Christian and a member of Independent Baptist Church-Pound, VA and attended Flat Gap Missionary Baptist Church. Most people will remember her sweet smile and humble personality when 

she worked at Pound Hardware as a salesclerk for many years. She enjoyed cooking, keeping an extremely clean house, spending long hours in her garden to can it and give it to others, reading her daily

Bible verses and listening to gospel music.   

Gladys was preceded in death by her husband, Freddie Ray Hubbard; 

her parents, Trigg and May (Hampton) Church; a sister, Lydia Back; brothers, Ted Ray Church and Tazz Church and granddaughter, Tracie Lee McClain.

Survivors include her son Tracy Allen Church and wife Edna Katherine-Wise, VA; great-grandchildren, Halie McClain and Kayla Church both of Coeburn, VA.

   Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 pm Sunday June 30, 2024 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Randy 

Carter officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm until time of services .

Burial will follow in the Hubbard Cemetery-Wise, VA. where family and friends will serve as pallbearers. 

Baker Funeral Home-Pound, Va is serving the family of Gladys (Church) Hubbard.  

POUND, VA- Patricia Ann “Patsy” Adams, 71, went home to be with her heavenly father Thursday June 27, 2024 from Norton Community Hospital- Norton, VA. Her loving family at her bedside.

  Patsy was a Christian and a fifty-plus years member of Martha’s Chapel Church and always sharing her love of God and all her blessings. Patsy loved going to church, cooking, gardening, talking to friends and making memories with family. Her family was her life, she enjoyed spending every second she could with them. Sunday dinner was always ready and waiting for them She loved everyone and never saw a stranger, 

but those grandbabies had a special place in her heart… bragging and sharing her love for her grandbabies was no problem for her. Patsy’s laughter and smile touched us all. 

Gone to be with her loved ones and Jesus, but forever here in our hearts. Her presence was a ray of sunshine every day. Her presence was a ray of sunshine, she would light up every room she walked in with her sweet, contagious and beautiful smile.

   Patsy was preceded in death by her parents, Junior Keith and Charmie Victoria (Phillips) Church; brother, Paul James Church 

and sister, Helen “Suzie” Collier.

  Survivors include her husband of nearly 49 years, Bobby Wayne Adams-Pound, VA; her daughter, Misty Dawn Adams Strouth and husband Bobby- Pound, VA; grandchildren, Chase Dalton Strouth and fiancé Briana Triplet, Kayleigh Elizabeth and companion Andrew Burton; Trinity Cheyan Strouth, Braelynn Chenoa Strouth, Keanan Scott Strouth, Hayden Rayne Strouth;

great-grandson, Luca Bennett Burton (her little bubby); a sister, Geneva Evelon Rutherford and husband Donnie-Live Oak, FL; brothers, Ronnie Keith Church and Randall Martin Church both of Pound, VA; several nieces, nephews and cousins and many friends that loved her dearly.

  Funeral services will be conducted at 6:00 pm Saturday June 29, 2024 in the Baker Funeral home Chapel with Reverend Ray 

Yeary officiating. The family will receive friends from 4:00 pm until time of services.

Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 am Sunday June 30, 2024 in the Adams Cemetery-Eolia, KY where family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Family and friends are asked to meet at the funeral home by 10:00 am to prepare to go in procession

to the cemetery.

  Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Patricia Ann “Patsy” Adams.

DAMASCUS, VA- William Kyle Boggs, 89, passed from this life into his eternal reward Wednesday June 26, 2024from his residence. He was surrounded by his loving family.

   Kyle was born in Pound, VA on September 6, 1934 to the late Arnold and Rebecca (Morgan) Boggs. He was of the Christian faith and was a member of the Damascus Road Baptist Church. Kyle was a Korean War Veteran having served in the United States Army. He retired from the United States 

Postal Service as a letter carrier with over 28 years of service. Kyle loved working, either at his job, on his farm, with his cattle or doing something for his church. He loved his God, 

his family and his country. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his grandkids, but his passion in life was doting 

after and caring for his beloved wife Margaret since their marriage on January 18,1958.  

   Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his son, John Wesley Boggs; and several other siblings and family 

members.

Survivors include his devoted and loving wife of 66 years, Margaret (Stidham) Boggs-Damascus, VA; a grandson, Wesley Brian Boggs and wife Tori; great grandchildren, Haley Elizabeth Boggs and William Gabriel Boggs and Mason Arnold Boggs; several loving siblings; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; a host of friends and loved ones; and his beloved 4 legged companion

Diesel.

   Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 pm Saturday June 29, 2024 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Caleb Holman officiating. The family will receive friends from 12 Noon until time 

of services. Military rites by Whitesburg KY VFW Post 5829 will follow. 

   Graveside committal services will be conducted at Boggs Cemetery-on Metro Meadow Branch Road-Pound, VA. where Wesley Brian Boggs, Gabrielle Boggs, Richard Wilkins, Johnny “Bear” Crouse; Rodney Bolling and Andrew Mullins will serve as pallbearers.

   In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to be the Damascus VFW Post 9830, 23489 Mountain City Rd, Damascus, VA 24236

Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of William Kyle Boggs.

POUND, VA- Teela Marie Bocock-Hungling, 29, passed away on Tuesday June 25, 2024 from the Lonesome Pine Hospital- Big

Stone Gap, VA.

   Teela was of the Baptist faith and believed in God. She graduated high school in Dayton , OH in 2013. Teela loved to listen to all types 

of music, she had a kind heart and loved helping others. But her greatest joy was spending time with her children. Teela loved her family dearly. 

   Survivors include her daughter, Adalea Boggs; a son, Holdyn Boggs; her mother, Shirley Bocock and companion Kendall Adkins-Pound, VA; her father, Timothy Hungling- Dayton, Ohio; a sister, Stormy Bartlett- Missouri; several aunts, uncles and cousins; and a host of friends and loved ones.

   All services will be private.

   Baker funeral Home-Pound, Va is serving the family of Teela Marie Bocock-Hungling.

POUND, VA – Mrs. Mima Jean Sturgill, 81, was born July 20, 1942 and entered the Kingdom of Heaven on June 9, 2024, from the The Laurels in Norton, VA. She was surrounded by her 

loving family. 

   Mima was a born again Christian and a true child of God. She was a member of Martha’s Chapel for 44 years and loved to tell 

people how good her Lord and Savior was to her. She loved her God and her family. Mima was a dedicated homemaker and caregiver. She believed in raising her family with the Lord’s 

guidance.  Her life revolved around her family, especially her grandkids and great grandkids in her later years. Mima was a homebody, when she did go places, like the flea market, yard 

sales or out to eat she wanted to be home by dark. She also enjoyed court TV shows and gameshows and loved birds.Her greatest joy was the time she spent with her family. 

   Mima was preceded in death by her mother Gertrude Powers; her husband Estle Sturgill; her daughter Sandra Sturgill Wells; and her daughter-in-law Ruby Sturgill. 

    Mima is survived by her sons Franklin Sturgill-Harrodsburg, KY, Larry Sturgill and wife Trish-Pound. VA, and Scott Sturgill and wife Sheila-Kingsport, TN; her grandchildren Jason Sturgill and wife Leigh-Ann-Big Stone Gap, VA, Jennifer Culbertson and husband Danny-Norton, VA; Joshua Sturgill and wife Alison-St. Paul, VA; Matthew Sturgill-Pound, VA, Amber Wells and partner Wayne Gilliam-Wise, VA and Nathan Brickey-Kingsport, TN; great-grandchildren Bryan Culbertson, Kaylee Culbertson, Penelope Sturgill, Elijah Sturgill, Zoey Gilliam and Isaiah Sturgill; her church family; and a host of friends and loved 

ones to cherish her memory.

  Private services will be conducted Tuesday June 11, 2024, in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel. 

   Graveside committal services will follow in the Powers Cemetery on George Riner Road in Pound, VA where Jason 

Sturgill, Joshua Sturgill, Matt Sturgill, Nathan Brickey, Bryan Culbertson and Sherman Collins will serve as pallbearers.

Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Mrs. Mima Jean Sturgill.

POUND, VA- Guy Stephen “Wibble” Akers, 46 passed away on Tuesday June 4, 2024, from the Dickenson Community Hospital- Clintwood, VA.

  Wibble was of the Christian faith. He was devoted to his family and his work. At work he liked to paint, putting up drywall, fixing floors and most any type of construction work. He died doing what he loved. Even though he never showed his emotions, you always knew he loved you. Battling with Becky and the girls he was outnumbered. Wibble was surrounded by female hormones that made his life very complicated at times and never knowing at any giving moment… who would throw the first punch. He would always be the laughter in his family’s house. He was a good man and a great father and loved his girls unconditionally. He loved making his family happy. Wibble was a lifelong avid cock-fighter and enjoyed rabbit hunting with his beagles. 

  Wibble was preceded in death by his mother, Lisa (Tompkins) Akers; maternal grandparents, Donnie and Rosalie Tompkins; paternal grandparents, Clifford and Connie Akers; uncles, Chris Tompkins and Randall Akers and an aunt, Tammy Stallard.

  Survivors include his soulmate for 24 years, Becky Shortt- Pound, VA; daughters, Mady Steffey, Chloe Akers and Macie Akers all of Pound, VA; his father, Guy Akers and companion Colleen Stanley-Pound, VA; brother, Brandon Akers and wife Amanda-Clarksville, TN; aunts, Linda Greene-Pound, VA and Noveda Davis-Maryland; special nephews, Nicholas and Brian Buchanan and a host of friends and loved ones.

  Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Thursday June 6, 2024, in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Randy Carter officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until time of services.

  Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 am Friday June 7, 2024, at the Arvil Mullins Cemetery-Pound, VA where

Matt Hall, Jason Boatwright, Derek Ratliff, Mikey Paul Large, Tristan Hall and John Hall will serve as pallbearers. Family and friends are asked to meet at the funeral home by 10:00 am to prepare to go in procession to the cemetery. 

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

  Baker Funeral Home- Pound, VA will be serving the family of Guy Stephen “Wibble” Akers.

NORTON, VA – Elfreda Mae Woodard, 60, entered eternity Sunday June 2, 2024, from her residence. 

  Elfreda was of the Christian faith. She loved her Lord and enjoyed telling people what the Lord had done for her. Elfreda was a loving

mother, sister, aunt and friend. She enjoyed bowling, going to the Casinos occasionally, taking a restful vacation to the beach, watching her favorite tv shows and just singing around the house. Elfreda was 

great at home decorating…It just came to her naturally. She had a great love for animals also… especially cats.

  Elfreda was preceded in death by her parents, Bob and Laura (McCoy) Taylor; brothers, Sammy Taylor, Bobby Taylor and Ritchie Taylor, sister Carla Taylor, and her fur baby Chiweenie dog, Cha-Cha.

  Survivors include her daughter, Amanda Mullins and husband Brad- Wise, VA; her son, Jason Yates and wife Jamie- Wise, VA; bonus grandchildren, Davis Hill and Georgia Hill; a brother, Danny Taylor- Bristol, TN; special niece, Jessica Hill and husband Alex; grand dogs, Ranger and Gatlin; several nieces, nephews and cousins and a host of friends.

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

  Baker Funeral Home- Pound, VA will be serving the family of Elfreda Mae Woodard.

CLINTWOOD, VA – Carter Lee Williams, 72, entered into eternity Friday May 24, 2024 from Heritage Hall after an extended illness.

Carter was of the Christin faith. He was born January 31, 1952 in Nora, VA. He was a 1970 graduate of Fairview High School in

Paulding, OH and a veteran of the United States Air Force having served 18 years. Carter retired as an escort driver in the mobile home industry having delivered homes all over the united states.

Carter loved to travel, he enjoyed reading and old television shows

  Carter was preceded in death by his parents Cecil and Virginia (McCowan) Williams; a sister Barbara Woodring; and brothers Larry Williams and Randall Williams.

  Survivors include his son Kregg Williams and family-Nashville, TN; his sister Wanda Denise Brown and husband Jerry-Sherwood, 

OH; his brother Lonnie Willaims and wife Mary-Cecil, OH; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of friends and loved ones.

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

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

JENKINS, KY – Belva Ann (Rose) Mullins, 72, entered peacefully into eternity Thursday March 14, 2024 from the Pikeville Medical Center after a long and courageous battle 

with cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family. 

   Belva was of the Christian faith and attended Burdine Freewill Baptist Church when she was able.  She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She was known as “Boo Boo” to her grandchildren and many other children. She had such a way with babies that she got the 

nickname “The Baby Whisperer”.  She loved kids and kids loved her. Belva enjoyed traveling, going to yard sales, listening to gospel music and visiting with friends and family. She was an excellent housekeeper, she loved canning things from the garden and was a fantastic cook. Everyone loved 

her home cooked meals. She was an avid reader and enjoyed all kinds of books.

  Belva was preceded in death by her parents, Acie and Edna (Johnson) Rose; sisters, Nancy Louise Vance, Norma Jean 

Duncil and Martha Lavada Wright; brothers, Larry Acie Rose and Tommy Rose; and brother-in-law Tom Lockwood.

   Belva is survived by her husband of 51 years David Mullins-Jenkins, KY; her sons, David Dwayne Mullins and wife Melanie-

Bean Station, TN and Robert Acie Mullins and wife Melissa- Payne Gap, KY; grandchildren, Sam Mullins, Andrew Mullins, 

Bryan Epperson, Katelyn Mathers and husband Mason, Robert Dwayne Mullins and Hunter Acie Mullins; sisters, Dorothy Mae 

Vernatter (Ronald)-Somerset, KY,  Joyce Adkins (Doug) Columbus, IN, Alice Lockwood- Payne Gap, KY, Rebecca Jo Brown- Jenkins, KY, Vanessa Dale Rose- Jenkins, KY and Freda Rogers (Phillip)- Pikeville, KY; brothers, Walter Rose (Jeanie)- Morristown, TN, Gary Don Rose (Lois)- Payne Gap, KY, Wendell Rose (Lois)- Jenkins, KY and Gerald Rose (Terri)- Pikeville, KY; sisters-in-law Margaret Rose and Nina Rose; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of close friends and loved ones

   Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Monday March 18, 2024 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Hollis Bevins officiating. The family will receive 

friends from 5:00 pm until time of services. 

  Graveside services will be conducted at 12 Noon Tuesday March 19, 2024 at the Mullins Family Cemetery in the Payne Gap section 

of Jenkins where David Carl Mullins, Robert Acie Mullins, David Dwayne Mullins, Andrew Mullins, Robert Dwayne Mullins, Bryan Epperson and Hunter Mullins will serve as pallbearers. Family and friends are asked to meet at Baker Funeral Home by 11:00 am for the final 

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

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

FAIRFIELD, CA – Mary Ellen Mullins, 90, entered into eternity Sunday March 10, 2024 from her residence.

  Mary Ellen loved gardening, even pulling the weeds. She loved her flowers and caring for them. She also loved her chickens. She 

was a lifelong country girl. But her greatest joy was the time she spent with her family. 

   Mary Ellen was preceded in death by her parents James Elvra and Bertha Lee (Chester) Hubbard; her husband Harlis Mullins; a grandson Justin Torres; and a brother Ronnie Hubbard.

   Survivors include her daughters Michelle Ramirez and husband Jeff-Fairfield, CA and Melinda Torres-Esparto, CA; grandchildren 

Christopher Knight, Richard Torres, Alicia Torres, Nicholas Ramirez, Stephen Ramirez and Marcella Ramirez; great-grandchildren Cassidy Torres and Wyatt Torres; sisters Shirley Meade-Pound, VA, Beatrice 

Duncan-Myrtle Beach, S C, Norma J Grimes-Jacksonville, FL, and Wanda Darlene Moore-Wise, VA; brothers Thomas Olen Hubbard-

Augusta, GA and Everette Jennings Hubbard-Chester, SC; several nieces, nephews and cousins, and a host of friends and loved ones.

Graveside committal services will be conducted at 11:00 am Saturday March 23, 2024 at Dewey Memorial Cemetery on Dewey Cemetery Road-Pound, VA with Reverend Randy Carter officiating.

   Family and friends will serve as pallbearers and are asked to meet at the cemetery by 10:45 am.

   Bryan-Braker Funeral Home-Fairfield, CA and Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA  are serving the family of Mary Ellen Mullins.

Born October 4, 1948 in Clintwood, VA; he died on March 9, 2024.

At the time of his death Robert lived at 10612 Indian Creek Road, Pound, VA. Robert passed away in Pikeville Medical Center after an heroic battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

  Robert’s family consists of lifelong best friend, encourager, partner, and sister in Christ, Ida R. Mullins. He was the son of Dr. James Harold Mullins and Virginia Dare Osborne Mullins of Pound, VA. Robert is 

survived by his two children: son Shane Mullins (Kristi) and grandchildren Hannah Phillips, Abi Mullins, and Ryan Mullins (Hannah); daughter Andrea D. Mullins (Billy) and grandchildren Heath Balthis and Jacqueline Mullins; one brother James Wesley Mullins (Travis); and sister-in-law Catherine Rasnic.

Robert attended Clinch Valley College & Pikeville College. Thank you for the loyalty and love of his lifetime friends Randy Bolling and Tommy Chester; Wise County coworkers; educators; members at First Presbyterian Church of Pound; fans of the University of Tennessee; and all his golfing 

buddies.

   Robert retired from Wise County, VA as the Building Official & Virginia Code Official. He also served as a former elected Wise County School Boardmember representing Appalachia and Pound. 

  The Mullins family wishes to extend deep, heartfelt gratitude to so many in our generous and loving communities, especially Dr. Chris Basham.

   There will be a gathering of friends and family to share in the joys and passions of Robert M. Mullins at Baker Funeral Home in Pound, VA on Thursday evening from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Come see a friend!

In lieu of flowers, you may give to the local Habitat for Humanity at Holston HFH, PO Box 5265, Kingsport, TN 37663 or make a love gift donation to First Presbyterian Church of Pound, PO Box 1387, Pound, 

VA 24279.

Baker Funeral Home of Pound is in charge of arrangements.            

POUND, VA- Faye Bolling Mullins, 74, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday March 9that her residence after a difficult battle with cancer.  She was surrounded by her loving family.

 Faye was a devoted Christian and a member of Living Waters Independent Baptist Church. She was a kind, loving, and caring wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Faye was known for being an excellent seamstress, having worked for and retired from Buster Brown. She could make anything anyone asked, including custom outfits and numerous kids’ costumes. In addition to her passion for sewing, she loved to decorate and create floral arrangements. People would often say that her decorations were as great and magnificent as celebrity designers’. Faye also loved to take pictures. Her photography skills were unlike any other, better quality than some professionals. She was nicknamed “paparazzi” by Brooke’s travel softball team because everywhere you looked, Faye was there capturing important moments. Some of her other hobbies included quilting, gardening, reading books, watching crime and investigation shows, researching family histories and ancestries, traveling, spending time with family, and most importantly, spoiling her grandkids. Mamaw Faye often stated, “God placed me on Earth to be a grandmother,” which she fulfilled to her greatest potential, and will be most remembered by how much she loved her grandkids.

  Faye was preceded in death by her parents Bennie Allen Bolling and Marie (Fleming) Meade; brother Kyle Bolling; and sister Greta Bolling. Survivors include her loving husband of 45 years Frank Mullins; son Allen Thompson (Pound, VA); daughters Kim Stidham and husband Jeff (Pound, VA), and Tina Mullins (Wise, VA); grandson Scott Stidham and wife Brittany (Pound, VA); granddaughter Dr. Brooke Mullins and husband Dr. Ricky Dale Mullins Jr. (Coeburn, VA); grandson Michael Clark (Wise, VA); great-grandkids Kimber Stidham, Kimbree Stidham, Silas Mullins, and Baby Mullins #2 (on the way); brother Ricky Bolling and wife Susie (Pound, VA); sister Darlene Boggs and husband Jeff (Pound, VA); several nieces, nephews, and cousins; and a host of close friends and loved ones.

   Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Monday March 11, 2024 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Dr. Ricky Dale Mullins Jr. officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until time of services.

  Graveside services will be conducted at 1:00 pm Tuesday March 12, 2024 at the Bolling Flat Gap Cemetery Pound, VA where Kimber Stidham, Scott Stidham, Michael Clark, Corey Bolling, Ricky Mullins Sr., Eric Blankenship, Jason Ingles, and Kenneth Kelly will serve as pallbearers. Family and friends are asked to meet at Baker Funeral Home by 12 Noon for the final viewing and to prepare to go in procession to the cemetery.

   A meal for the family will be held at Living Waters Independent Baptist Church Wise, VA Tuesday March 12, 2024 at 3:00 pm after graveside services.

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

POUND, VA – Francis William Hernan, 84, peacefully entered into eternity Friday March 1, 2024 from Norton Community Hospital.. His grandson Charlie was by his side.

   Frank was of the Catholic faith. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. After earning his bachelor’s degree Frank taught at Sullivan North High School in Kingsport, TNfor 12 years then owned and operated the Video Electronic Service Store until his retirement. He was an avid reader, he 

read all types of books, manuals and magazines. But his favorite book was the Bible, he said it had more knowledge 

than everything else he ever read combined. Frank loved to work with his hands, he was always tinkering with or building something. He loved action movies and old TV 

shows like Gunsmoke and Mayberry.

   Frank was preceded in death his parents Francis Michael and Dorothy (Redden) Hernan; and his wife Mary Ellen (Collier) Hernan.

   Survivors include his daughter Sherry I. Chandler and husband Bill-Caldwell, OH and Debbie Lynn Mullins-Pound, VA; his grandchildren Brian Chandler-Ohio and

Charlie Mullins and wife Mary-Pound, VA; brothers John Hernan and wife Judy-Lansdale, PA, Robert Hernan and wife Jeanne Silverthorne-New York, NY and James Hernan and wife Andrea-Cocoa Beach, FL ; several nieces, nephews and cousins; special friends Hollis and Sissy Bevins; and a host of friends and loved ones.

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

   Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Francis William Hernan.

POUND, VA – Woodard Allen “Woody” Hollon, 85, entered into his eternal reward Monday February 26, 2024 from Norton 

Community Hospital.

  Woody was a born again Christian. He loved his Lord and lived daily to serve him. He was quick to witness to anyone about how the Lord saved him and would do the same for you. Woody was a veteran of the United States Army and served with Elvis Presley. Woody was a retired coal truck driver with over 50 years experience. He was well known in the trucking community as “Bubba”. He also was known to disguise 

his voice and talk to the truckers as “Sweet Apple”. He loved to pull pranks on his co-workers. Woody also worked for 10 years in the mines. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend.

 Woody was preceded in death by his wife Christine (Sturgill) Hollon; his parents Clifford and Elizabeth (Tackett) Hollon; and 

his brothers Billy Ray, Charles Edward , Horace Greely and Clifford Hollon, Jr. 

  Survivors include his son Gregory Hollon-Pound, VA: grandchildren Sabrina Rose (Stephen) -Tuscaloosa, AL, Christy Adams-

Eolia, KY, Tonja-Leigh Mullins (Joseph)-Wise, VA and Shamber Schenck (Tyler) Appalachia, VA; great-grandchildren Samantha 

Beams (Colton), Julie Rose, Gracie Adams, Jasmine “Cricket” Adams, Aurora-Ray Mullins and Annabelle Mullins, and Leland 

Schenck; great-great-grandchildren Danny Beams, Benjamin Beams and Owen Ryder ”Peanut”;  the mother of his grandchildren Ona Hollon; several niece, nephews and cousins; his trucking buddies; and a host of friends and loved ones.

  Funeral services will be conducted at 12 noon Saturday March 2, 2024 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel; with Reverend Mark Stallard and Reverend Randy Carter officiating. The family will receive friends

from 10 am until time of services.

   Burial will follow in the Dewey Memorial Cemetery-Pound, VA where Woody will be laid to rest beside his wife Christine. Tyler 

Schenk, Joey Mullins, Colton Beams, Bobby Smith, Stephen Rose and Bo McArthur will serve as pallbearers.

 Baker funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Woodard

Allen Hollon.

NORTON, VA – MSgt. James Larry Bolling departed this life peacefully from his earthly home on Sunday February 25, 2024 at the age of 90 surrounded by his loving family to his heavenly home.

   Jim was a retired veteran of the United States Air Force with over 21 years of service. Jim had served as Director of the Norton Redevelopment and Housing Authority and as Director of Administration for Norton Head Start. He was also a tax preparer at the H&R Block Norton office until retiring in 2011.  

  Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Emerson and Opal (Hubbard) Bolling; a sister, Monette Church;  and brothers, Lester 

Bolling and Marlin Bolling.

  Survivors include his loving wife Janet (Engle) Bolling; his daughter, Sandra Daniels; his sons, Jeff Bolling (Donna) and Thomas Bolling (Diane); grandchildren, J.D. Daniels III, Amanda Brooks (Jim), Tyler Daniels (Elizabeth), Andrea Sturgill (Terry), Allie Baber (Brian) and Brandi Carlton; great-grandchildren, Grayson Daniels, Maggie Brooks, Emily Brooks, Brynlee Sturgill and Parker Sturgill; a brother, Carlos Bolling (Jan); special uncle Roddie Hubbard; best friend, Rita Slemp; his Engle family and his Esserville Church family and a host of family and friends to mourn his passing.

  Thank you to all his health care providers over the past two years.

  Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 pm Thursday February 29, 2024 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Jim Smith and Pastor Danny Smith officiating. The family will receive friends from 12 noon until time of services. Military rites will be performed on the parking lot by Whitesburg VFW Post 5829.

   Interment will follow at the Mt. Zion Cemetery- Pound, VA where J.D. Daniels III, Tyler Daniels, Terry Sturgill, Brian Baber, Frankie Maggard and Alfred Engle will serve as pallbearers.

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

POUND, VA – Deborah Jean Hampton, 66, entered peacefully into eternity Sunday February 25, 2024 from her residence. She 

was surrounded by her loving family.

  Debbie was a Christian of the Baptist faith, she attended Pyles Memorial Chapel. She was cosmetologist for many years, having 

owned her own shop in Pound and Clintwood and then working at the Smart Style Shop at Walmart. Debbie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She had a magnificent smile …that made you want to smile when you were with her. She was always willing to help anyone she could. She enjoyed traveling and was always ready for a road trip, listening to country music, line dancing at the Country Cabin, crocheting, drawing, raising flowers, 

and bird watching, she was an avid animal lover. But Debbie’s most treasured moments were those spent with her family…especially 

her grand babies and great- grand babies, she loved them all with all her heart and soul. 

   Debbie was preceded in death by her mother Effie Dean Baker and father Jim Baker. Survivors include her husband of 47 years Ricky Hampton-Pound, VA; her sons, Ricky Dean Hampton and wife Randi- Dover, FL. and Kevin Hampton and wife Rebekah-Evarts, KY; grandchildren, Tessa Hampton, Kenny Hampton, Josh Hampton, Brent Graham, Rylee Hicks, Kaley Stidham (Zack) Austin Reynolds (Megan) Jake Hampton, 

Blake Short and Jaxon Short; great grandchildren, Jayden Stidham, Maverick Reynolds, Deklyn Gilliam, Zariah Arthur and Adley Funk ; her sisters, Ruth Barnes and husband Don- Clintwood, VA, Polly Phipps 

and husband Leon- Lynn Haven, FL and Lucille Mullins- Panama City, FL her brother James Ray Baker and wife Mona-Pound, VA; best friends, Doris Reed and Sherry Browning; several nieces, nephews and cousins 

and a host of friends and loved ones.

   Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Wednesday February 28, 2024 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Troy Belcher, Reverend Randy Carter 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 Thursday February 29, 2024 at the Baker/Cox Cemetery on Osborne Gap Road-Clintwood, VA where her grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Family and friends 

are asked to meet at Baker Funeral Home by 10:00 am to prepare to go in procession to the cemetery.

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

CLINCHCO VA – Bobby Ray Grubb, 85, passed away Saturday February 24, 2024 from the Bristol Regional Medical Center. 

Bobby was of the Baptist faith. He was a retired coal truck driver with 62+ years of experience. He had an unbelievable work ethic, and a strong belief in providing for his family. He mowed and weedeated until last fall. Bobby was very mechanically inclined, he loved to tinker with and work on almost anything. He was a jack of all trades, there wasn’t much he couldn’t fix or fabricate. Bobby also enjoyed gardening, reading western books and watching westerns.

He also liked hunting and fishing earlier in his life.

   Bobby was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Anna Lucille (Sawyer) Grubb; sisters and brothers -in-law Shirley and Theo Newsome and Faye and Johnny Kelly; mother and father-in-law Charlie and Maxie Mullins; brother-in-law Jack Wood; and sisters-in-law Sheila Mullins and Linda Reynolds.   

   Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Sharon (Mullins) Grubb-Clinchco, VA; his daughters Jennifer McMillan and husband Ricky-Clinchco, VA and Darlene Blagg and husband Dennis-Big Stone Gap, VA; his son Derek Grubb and wife Lynne- Canton, GA; grandchildren, Stephanie Hernandez and husband Christopher, Jessica O’Quinn and 

husband Jared Christian Grubb and wife Kim, Dustin Grubb and fiance’ Pearl, Meagan Blagg and Isabella Blagg; great grandchildren Aviree Moore and Griffin Moore; a sister Darlis Wood-Charlotte, NC;  brothers-in-law Larry Mullins and wife Viola  and Gary Mullins and wife Teresa Mullins; several nieces, nephews and cousins; special friend Woody Hollon; and a host of friends and loved ones.

   Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Monday February 26, 2024 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Rob Kneppe officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until time of services.

   Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 am Tuesday February 27, 2024 at Dewey Memorial 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 Bobby Ray Grubb.

POUND, VA – Bobby Wayne Browning, 91, was carried home by the angels on Tuesday February 20, 2024 at Heritage Hall in Wise, VA. after a short illness. He was surrounded by his loving family.

   Wayne was a Christian, he was baptized on September 13, 2020 and attended church as long as he was able. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, friend and also known as Papaw Wayne to many. Wayne was a disabled coal miner, a member of the United Mine Workers of America, a coon hunter, a farmer and a 

mechanic.

   Wayne was preceded in death by his wife Julia Ann (Davis) Browning; his parents Estil and Eula Mae (Hubbard) Browning; his daughter Sherry Lynn Browning-Mullins; a brother, Cecil Browning; and a nephew, Michael Browning.

  Left to cherish his memory are his daughter Lena Nowlin and husband Larry-Clintwood, VA; his son Jeffrey Browning and wife Pam-

Limestone, TN; his #1 granddaughter Madison Browning-Limestone, TN.; two brothers-in-law, Roger Davis and wife Ann and Charles Davis and wife Georgeann; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of friends. 

  Funeral services will be conducted at 12:00 noon Saturday February 24, 2024 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Nolan Stanley officiating. The family will receive friends from 11:00 am until time of 

services.

   Burial and committal services will follow at the Millard Mullins Cemetery on Hubbard Mountain Road in the Bean Gap Section of 

Pound, VA where Wayne will be laid to rest beside his beloved wife Julia Ann. Joel Strouth, Wesley Strouth, Dennis Stanley, Cody Nowlin, John Nowlin and Bruce Perry will serve as pallbearers. Honorary 

pallbearers will be Benny Vanover, William “Pig” Powers, Tony Powers and Leslie Sturgill.  

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

   On February 15, 2024, at the age of 72, Scotty Moore, finished his race, entered into eternity, and saw his Savior face to face.

   Scotty’s faith, like all true believers, was in Christ and in Christ alone for salvation. Scotty served his savior at both First Baptist Church in Belfry, KY and West End Baptist Church in Big Stone Gap, VA. He was a loving father, papaw, uncle and friend.

   He was an avid fisherman who enjoyed teaching his grandchildren about the hobby he loved. He made many fishing trips with friends Dave King and Steve Mullins and loved to tell big tales when reminiscing about these trips.He had other special friends, including Gary Layne, Lloyd Carroll and Terry Maynard who meant a great deal to him.

   Scotty never met a stranger and was kind to everyone he knew. He was a great neighbor and friend, taking care of many that lived on his block. Some of his most special neighbors were Rudolph and Pauline Layne.

   Another of his hobbies included woodworking. He was very good at this and loved making things for people. His children’s homes are full of his creations.

   He loved the game of basketball and could always be found in the stands cheering for his children and grandchildren as well as doing his best refereeing from the stands with his buddy, Robbie Sturgill. You knew he was in the gym because he would always be yelling for a player to make a bounce pass or he would be correcting a referee on the call that he just made. And don’t forget no one ever meant to foul. The Kentucky Wildcats were his favorite team. He raised his children to bleed blue. But nothing ever topped the love he had for his grandchildren’s teams and how supportive he was of them.

   He loved Fox News, fudge rounds, and diet Coke on ice. And no one could scout out a better hotdog than he could. One of his favorite pastimes was to visit Dairy Queen for breakfast and have conversations about politics with his friends that gathered there 

each morning.

   He loved his family more than anything and would do anything for them. He was a great man, and an even better father and grandfather.

   Scotty was preceded in death by his grandparents , Lester and Edna Cather, his mother Margaret Moore, his uncle Bill Cather, who was more like a father to him, his uncle Pickle Cather, and his precious grandson Nate Jordan.

   Survivors include his wife Cookie Moore, his children Courtney Jordan (Donnie), and Zack Moore, his grandchildren, Annie Jordan, Noal Jordan, Abigail Jordan, Aubrey Moore and Drake Moore, his sister Michelle Thorn, a special cousin, Chip Cather, and numerous nieces and nephews, all of whom he loved dearly.

   Funeral services will be conducted on Monday, February 19, at Baker Funeral Home in Pound, VA, with Pastor Josh Tompkins and Johnny Boggs officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm until time of services at 7:00 pm.   

  POUND, VA – Evans Leon Meade, 91 peacefully entered into heaven Tuesday February 13, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family.   

Leon was a proud veteran of the United States Navy, having served during the Korean War. Leon was a mechanic and one of the best. He worked at Virginia Concrete in Northern Va for many years and after moving back to Pound in 1976, he retired as Chief Mechanic with19 years of outstanding service from Wise County Public Schools as Chief School Bus Mechanic.

Leon was a man of great faith and never waivered even in the deepness of dementia, he would often call out to his Lord and Savior in praise. He and his precious wife, Anna Lee attended Hamilton Chapel in Pound as long as their health would allow. Leon loved his Lord, his family and his country.

  Leon was proceeded in death by his loving devoted wife of 60 years, Anna Lee Robinson Meade; infant daughter Mary Lee Meade; son Jeffery Leon Meade; his parents Ottis and Daphne Meade (known to everyone as Daddy and Mommy Meade); brothers Clyde, Hurcell, Sammie, Ottis J.R.; Jimmy; and Freddie Lyal Meade. Sisters Inez Wilson, Cleo Stallard, Emma Paskall and Ruth Ann Meade; mother and father-in-law Flara and Hobart Robinson and Furbaby Kadence Grace.

Survivors include daughter Angela Barnette (Donald Baldwin), of Pound VA ; daughter-in-law Rhonda Faye Meade of Ruther Glen, VA; Grandchildren Joshua Meade (Kathleen) and Brandon Meade (Jessica) both of Stafford, VA and Angelica Grace Barnette (Austin Dellorso) of Bristol, TN; Great-grandchildren Hunter, Mason, Connor, Julia, Colton, and Jameson Meade. Sister Janet Bell, Lancaster, OH. Furbabies Octavia Grace and Melody Grace; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends to mourn his passing.

  Funeral services for Leon will be Saturday, February 17, 2024 with a visitation from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm. Funeral services will be at 1:00 pm following the visitation in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel, Pound, VA with Rev. Greg Cyphers, Rev. Burns Robinson and Rev. Randy Carter officiating.

Military services will be performed by the Whitesburg VFW Post 5829 in the funeral home parking lot. 

  Graveside services will follow at the Ottis & Daphne Meade Family Cemetery on Victory Hill in Pound, VA. Where pallbearers will be Angelica Barnette (Austi Dellorso); Joshua Meade (Kathleen); Brandon Meade (Jessica); Angela Barnette (Donald Baldwin); Adam Hughes; Dean Vanover; Bo McArthur; and Randy Carter.

Honorary pallbearers will be great-grandchildren Hunter, Mason, Connor, Julia, Colton, and Jameson Meade; Dr. Christopher Basham; Russell Varner; Greg Cyphers; Burns Robinson; and Kristine Wongchow.

  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Ottis & Daphne Meade Family Cemetery Fund, 11529 Meade Fork Rd, Pound, VA 24279.

Baker Funeral Home is proudly serving the Evans Leon Meade family.

  POUND, VA – Linda Kay Mullins, 71, went home to be with the Lord Sunday December 31, 2024.from Norton Community 

Hospital. She was surrounded by her loving family.

Linda was of the Christian faith and attended several area churches. She loved her Lord and believed in her faith. She was a caregiver, having done so for many years. Linda also helped her husband build two houses over the years. She loved sewing, reading, singing and listening to Christian 

music. Linda loved the TLC Chanell especially shows like My Big Fat Fabulous Life and 90 Day Fiance’. But her greatest joy was the times he spent with her kids, grandkids 

and great-grandkids. She loved caring for them and loving on them.

  Linda was preceded in death by her mother Lea Lois (Kiser) Hubble and her stepfather Tommy Hubble.

  Survivors include her husband of 53 years Ricky Van Mullins-Pound, VA; her daughter Kimberly Cox-Pound, VA;her grandchildren Britney Cox, Shaneford Johnson Cox and 

Hannah Lynn Cox; her great-grandchildren Kymberlyn Mariana Cortez and Zaeden Lorenzo Salvador Cortez; her sister Loretta Johnson-Bristol, TN; her brother Richard 

Allen Hubble and wife Karen-St. Paul, VA; her niece and special friend Connie Counts-Abingdon, VA; her nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of friends and loved ones.

 Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 pm Wednesday January 3, 2024 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Pat Dockery and Reverend Randy Carter 

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

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

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

  POUND, VA – Marla Marie Dorton, 69, entered into eternity Saturday December 23, 2023.

   Marla was of the Baptist faith. She was a 1973 graduate of Pound High School and graduated Lincoln Memorial University

in 1975. Marla worked for 20 years at Desert Hospital in Palm Springs, CA then worked another 20 years at Norton Community 

Hospital before retiring as the computer billing manager in November of 2018.

Marla was an avid reader, she enjoyed baking, doing needle-point and making rag blankets. She loved her family and cherished 

the time she spent with them. She was especially proud of her nieces and nephews.

Marla was preceded in death by her parents Frederick “Ked”and Loretta (Bolling) Dorton; her brother-in-law Dr. Robert Lee Butin; and several aunts and uncles.

   Survivors include her brother Curtis Lee Dorton and wife Rosina-Greeneville, TN; her sister Regina Suzann Dorton-Butin Las Vegas, NV; her nieces Brooke Butin-Culver City, CA, Jessica Leann Dorton-Deel-Pound, VA, and Lori Shelton-Abingdon, VA; nephews Blake Butin-Las Vegas, NV and Corey Dorton- North Carolina; several aunts, uncles and cousins; and a host of friends and loved ones.

   The family will receive friends at 1:00 pm Sunday January 21, 2024 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel.

  Graveside services will be conducted at 2:00 pm Sunday January 21, 2024 at the Crouse Cemetery-Pound, VA with Reverend Greg Cyphers officiating. Marla will be laid to rest beside her parents. family members and friends will serve as pallbearers.

   In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the Pound Rescue Squad at P O Box 711 Pound, VA 24279 or the Pound Fire department at P O Box 850 Pound, VA 24279.

   Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Marla Marie Dorton.

NORTON, VA  -  Nina E. Mullins, 88, went home to glory Monday December 25, 2023

from Heritage Hall-Wise, VA.

   Graveside services will be conducted at 3:00 pm Sunday December 31, 2023 at the

Wise Cemetery with Brother Greg Baker officiating. 

   Family members and friends will serve as pallbearers. Family and friends are asked to meet at the cemetery by 2:30 pm.

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

WISE, VA – Emmitt Virgil Collier, 89, passed away peacefully Saturday December 23, 2023 at Norton Community Hospital.

 Virgil was a member of the Teamsters Union having worked as a maintenance supervisor at a shingle manufacturer for 12 years and 

a retired coal miner having worked for Glamorgan Coal for approximately 6 years. Virgil was a Veteran of the United States 

Army having served during the Korean War.

Virgil enjoyed racing cars and watching races on television. He also enjoyed watching his kids and grandkids race motorcycles. Virgil was a private person, his main goal was caring for his children and grandchildren. He loved his family and he loved his country.

Virgil was preceded in death by his wife Betty Lou (Holland) Collier; his parents Emmit Lee Collier and Dixie (Henderson) Collier; his grandson J A Owens; and his brothers Ronnie Collier, Elmer Ray Collier; Jimmy Dale Collier and Lester Collier.

 Survivors include his daughters Kathy Gilliam-Wise, VA, Linda Mullins-Pound, VA, Christine Collier-Norton, VA and Quenna 

Collier-Wardensville, WV; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; brother Jerry Wayne Collier and wife Pat-Wise, VA; sisters Alice Faye Gala-Louisville, KY, Della Mae Amburgey-Wise, VA and Thomasina Carr-Louisville, KY;several nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of friends and loved ones.

The family would like to give a special thank you to the staff at Heritage Hall in Wise, VA for the love and care they provided to Virgil  

   Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 am Wednesday December 27, 2023 at the Collier Family Cemetery on Birchfield 

Road-Wise, VA where Reverend Jerry Collier will officiate. Family members and friends will serve as pallbearers. Family and friends 

are asked to meet at the cemetery by 10:45 am.

Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Emmitt Virgil Collier.

  POUND, VA- Leslie Ray Amos, 49, passed away peacefully from his home Sunday December 17, 2023. He was surrounded by his loving family.

  Leslie was born in Webster County W.V. on September 15, 1974, the son of Ronnie Ray and Diana Lynn (Wright) Amos.  He was a former lumber inspector and coal miner.

He was a Christian and a loving husband. Leslie was a hard worker and always provided for his family. He was a diehard West Virginia Mountaineer fan, and loved to hunt ginseng and set his family up on good hunts. He was an amazing charcoal grill operator. Leslie always sacrificed 

his time and works for others and told everyone the importance of doing that. He was an amazing Papaw to his grandbabies.

Leslie was preceded in death by his mother Diane Lynn Wright Amos; an uncle Roger Wright; and a host of very close family members.

  Leslie is survived by his loving wife of 28 years Donna Amos; his father Ronnie Amos-Birch River, WV; his daughter Brooke Sturgill and husband Cole-Wise, VA; his son Jordan Amos and wife Jasmine-Pound, VA; his beloved grandchildren Addie, Amelia, Alora, Lilah and Parker; his brothers and sisters Brian Amos, April Amos, Christopher Amos, Christina Loker, Crystal Amos. Peyton 

Amos, Caleb Amos, Maddox Amos, MacKenna Amos and Rowdy Amos; special friend Doug Stanley; and a host of friends and loved ones.

  Celebration of life services will be conducted at 6:00 pm Tuesday December 19, 2023 at the Living Waters Independent Baptist Church in the Duncan Gap section of Wise, VA with Pastor Ricky Mullins, Jr. officiating.

  Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Leslie Ray Amos.

  NEON, KY- Barbara Jean (Garrett) Holland, 87, made her Heavenly journey home on December 16, 2023, from the Whitesburg ARH- Whitesburg, KY. 

  Barbara was born May 9, 1936, in Haymond, Kentucky to Archie and Mattie (Hall) Garrett. On July 5,1957 she married the love of her life and her high school sweetheart John K. Holland. They became the blessed parents of four children. She was a member of Haymond Freewill Baptist 

Church for over 40 years where she taught Sunday school. Barbara was also a volunteer at God’s Country Closet for nine years, a member of Fleming Neon City Council for 12 years and had the honor to be a Kentucky Colonel. She enjoyed reading and doing cross word puzzles. but she hated to cook!

Durning John’s military career, she lived in many places, different states and countries…but none compares to where she is now. Barbara is resting now in Heaven where there are no more worries or aggravations. All is peace for ever more. She is in the arms of Jesus. 

   Barbara was preceded in death by her loving husband, John K. Holland; two daughters, Tracey Holland and Sherry Jo Holland; a son, John Holland Jr; her parents, Archie and Mattie (Hall) Garrett; a sister, Delores Mullins; and two brothers Archie Garrett Jr. and Larry Garrett.

  Survivors include her son, Brett Holland and wife Tina- Neon, KY; grandsons, Nick Holland and companion Maria- Neon, KY and Cody Holland-Neon, KY; brothers, Jeff Garrett and wife Dana-Bristol, TN and Jack Garrett and wife Carol- Bristol, TN; good friends, Janice Banks, Sharon Little, Rita

Jones, Wendell and Dorcas Austin, Billy and Delores “P-Jib” Johnson; several nieces, nephews and cousins; grandogs, Dixie and Marley; and a host of friends and loved ones.

   Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 pm Tuesday December 19, 2023, at the Haymond Freewill Baptist Church-

Haymond, KY with Reverend Danny Mullins, Reverend Wendell Austin and Reverend Jimmy Johnson officiating. 

   Burial will follow in the Hall Cemetery-Fleming, KY with Nick Holland, Cody Holland, Chantz Little, Ricky Burke, John-Michael Collins, Frank Short Jr., Ben Sparks and Chester Johnson will serve as pallbearers. Emory “Fudge” Mullins is an honorary pallbearer. 

   Visitation will begin at 6:00 pm Monday December 18, 2023, at the Haymond Freewill Baptist Church-Haymond, KY. There will be a 7:00 pm evening service. 

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

  JENKINS, KY- Douglas Edward Hall,71, passed away Friday December 15, 2023 from his residence, his devoted wife was at his bed side.

   Doug was born November 15, 1952 in Harford, Maryland to the late Douglas and Melstar (Oaks) Hall. Doug was of the 

Christian faith and was a retired concrete truck driver of 20 plus years. He was an avid gun collector and reloaded his own ammo. Doug loved the outdoors, going fishing, gooseand turkey hunting were a few of his favorite activities. When he had to be indoors he enjoyed watching NFL games

and the old Andy Griffith shows on TV.

In addition to his parents, Doug is preceded in death by his two brothers, Thomas Hall and Randall Hall.

  Survivors include his loving wife of 22 years, Evyonne (Cox) Hall-Jenkins-Ky; a daughter, Selina Francis and husband J.C.-Smyrna DE; grandchildren, Logan Hall- Philadelphia, PA.,

Layton Hall- Smyrna, DE., Landon Goff and Brooke- Dover, DE and Jaxen Francis- Smyrna, DE; great-grandbaby due in July of 2024; several nieces, nephews 

and cousins; special friends and caregivers, Rick Richardson- Jenkins, KY and Drew Toothman -Jenkins, KY and last but 

surely not least …his boy Buddy.

  Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Monday December 18, 2023, in the Baker Funeral Home with Pastor Danny Quillen officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00pm until time of services. 

  Per Doug’s wishes he will be cremated after his services.

Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA will be serving the family of Douglas Edward Hall.

COEBURN, VA – Fitzhugh Lee Short, 81, entered into eternity Sunday December 10, 2023 from his residence. His loving family was at his side.

 Fitzhugh spent most of his life in Pound, VA, he and Marglo recently moved to Coeburn, VA to be with their children. He was a member of the Worldwide Church of God. Fitzhugh was a retired miner and a member of the United Mine Workers of America. He had 23 years of service with Westmoreland Coal as a surface miner and heavy equipment operator. Fitzhugh was also a Veteran of the United States Army.

Fitzhugh loved playing softball and coached for many years in the Pound Little League and Senior League. He enjoyed fishing and walking in the mountains with his dogs. He enjoyed reading especially the Bible and Louis L’Amour western novels. He liked western movies and old TV shows like Andy Griffith. Fitzhugh loved joking and pulling pranks on people. But his greatest joy was the time he spent with his kids, grandkids and great-grandkids.

  Fitzhugh was preceded in death by his parents Harry and Mildred (Peak) Short; a brother Micah Andrew Short; and a stepson Joseph Cecil Oris, Jr.

  Survivors include his loving wife of 58 years Marglo (Davis) Short-Coeburn , VA; his daughters Kimberly Diane Lunsford and husband Mark-Coeburn, VA, Rebecca Benton and husband Brent-Wallace MS, and Cynthia Suzette Short-Bristol, TN; his son Fitzhugh Lee Short, Jr.-Coeburn, VA; his stepson Jackie Oris-Crofton, KY; grandchildren Forrest Lunsford, Hunter Lunsford. Courtney Blanton, Josh Short, Brittany Phelps, Chase Benton and Landon Benton; great-grandchildren Everlee Lunsford, Hazel Lunsford, Ayden Gilbert, Vjorn Traylor, Jaden Short, Bryleigh Short and Camden Chisenhall; his sisters Carolyn Short -Knoxville, TN and June Mullins and husband James-Pound, VA; his brothers Irvin Short and wife Joan-Pound, VA and Lewis Short and wife Mary-Pound, VA; several nieces and nephews and cousins; and a host of friends and loved ones.

  Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 pm Friday December 15, 2023 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Elder Irvin Short officiating. The family will receive friends from 11:00 am until time of services. 

Whitesburg VFW Post 5829 will perform military services in the funeral home parking lot prior to leaving for the cemetery.

   Burial will follow in the Laurel Grove Cemetery in the Ramsey section of Norton, VA.

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

  Ronnie Lee “Shorty” Hensley, 78, entered eternity on December 5, 2023, with his loved ones by his side.

Ronnie was born in Scott County on August 4, 1945. He was a proud and loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, son, brother, and friend to many. Ronnie was a retired coal miner with 20 years of experience. He enjoyed the simple things in life like being in nature, woodworking, a good cup of coffee, and being in the company of those he loved. 

  Ronnie was well known for his expertise in making moonshine that he mostly gave away and would enjoy a good chew of tobacco at times.

Ronnie was married to Cassalee for 58 years and together they raised three children who have gone on to give them five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Ronnie leaves behind a legacy of a life well-lived having instilled the values of honesty, hard-work, and kindness in each generation after him.

  He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Mary Rose (Jarrett) Hensley, brothers, Walter “Buster” Hensley, Larry Hensley and Gary Hensley; sisters, Lois Hubbard, Debbie Hensley, Betty Cable and Annabelle Ayers.

  Survivors include his loving wife, Cassalee, and their three children Ronnie Hensley (Ruth), Abby Jessee (Michael), and Amy Mullins (Jonathan “Rabbit”); grandchildren Kacie Salomonsky (Reid), Christian Jessee (Clarissa), Marshall Hensley (Haylee), Samantha Webb (Patrick), and Jacob Mullins; great-grandchildren Nolan, Norah, Kylee, Laniey, Josey, Tatum, and Callie; his sisters, Mary Jo Hubbard, Claudia McGrevey (Russell), Sue Edwards, Lynda Justice, Margaret Mendez (Antonio) and Bea Vanhuss; a brother Bobby Hensley; numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of friends that he considered family.

 Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Thursday  December 7, 2023 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Carrol Childress officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until time of services.

    Graveside services will be conducted at 2:00 pm Friday December 8, 2023 at the John Hop Mullins Cemetery in Pound, VA where Ronnie Hensley Jr, Marshall Hensley, Christian Jessee, Jonathan Mullins, James Frances Hubbard, Arron Mullins, Michael Jessee, and Rondall Mullins will serve as pallbearers.

  Family and friends are asked to meet at the 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 Ronnie Lee "Shorty" Hensley.

  POUND, VA – Flaudean Bolling, 96, entered peacefully into eternity Thursday November 30, 2023 from Tazewell Heritage Hall. Her loving family was at her side.

Flaudean was a Christian and a 20 year member of the Pound Presbyterian Church.She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Flaudean was an avid reader, it was her way of 

relaxing. She loved to drive and travel, she was always ready for a road trip with her friends or family. She also loved to dance.  Flaudean had an adventurous personality, she loved to laugh and have a good time. She truly wanted to make people happy. She 

cherished the time she spent with her beloved family. She was very patriotic and loved her country. Flaudean was quick to tell 

everyone “ I have had a good life”.

   Flaudean was preceded in death by her parents John S. and Anna (Jessee) Beverly; her husband Carlos “Bull” Bolling, a

grandson Joshua Baker; a brother Kyle Beverly; a sister Audrey Doan; a niece Nancy Munal; and a special friend Mildred Odell.

 Survivors include her daughter Paige Greene and husband Micheal -Columbia, SC; her son Randy Bolling and wife Cathy-Cedar Bluff, VA; grandchildren Joelle Bolling, Sarah Wright, Lucas Jones and Marissa Jones; great-grandchildren Mackenzie Bolling, Gracie Bolling, Emily Wright, Anna Wright, Foster Wright, Kiera Jones and Ziah Baker; several nieces, nephews and cousins; special friends Jeanette Cantrell and Darlene Bowman; and a host of friends and loved ones.

There will be a gathering of family and friends from 3:00 pm till 5:00 pm Monday December 4, 2023 in the Baker Funeral 

Home Chapel. As per Flaudean’s wishes everyone is asked to dress casually.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Pound Rescue Squad, the Pound Presbyterian Church or a charity of your 

choice. 

  Private entombment services will be held at a later date.

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

  POUND, VA- Ernest “Butch” Kingsley, 76, passed away Tuesday November 28, 2023 at the Johnson City Medical Center due to 

complications from a previous accident. His family was at his 

bedside. 

Butch was of the Methodist faith. He was born November 18, 1947 in Watertown, NY. He was a former mechanic and factory worker and worked hard until he became disabled. Butch was an avid bowler, he enjoyed hunting, especially with a black powder rifle and hiking. Butch was always joking and cutting up, he loved to aggravate people.

  Butch was preceded in death by his parents Ernest and Nina Mae

(Parker) Kingsley; and his sisters Elizabeth Schroy, Marjorie Bast 

and Edith Fults.

  Survivors include his brother John Kingsley and wife Patty-Pound, 

VA; brothers-in-law Robert Schroy-Watertown, NY, David Fults-

North Carolina and Robert Bast-Florida;  “ #1 nephew” Tom Schray 

and wife Jonelle Denise-Florida; several; nephews and nieces; several 

great-nephews and great-nieces; and a host of friends and loved ones.

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

services. At a later date his ashes will be buried with his parents,

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

“ Butch” Kingsley.  

  EOLIA, KY – Delbert Clay Sturgill, 73, passed away peacefully 

Friday November 10, 2023 at his home. He was surrounded by his loving 

family. Clay was of the Baptist faith and worked as a loader operator for 

many years at North Fork Mining in Partridge, KY. He enjoyed fishing, 

long rides on his four wheeler, working on cars and watching a good 

western on TV or reading a good western book. But what Clay loved 

the most was the time he spent with his family, and seeing his little 

Caroline would always brighten his day. He was a veteran of the 

United States Army having served during the Vietnam War.                                                                                            Clay was preceded in death by his parents Denver and Lola Bell 

(Hubbard) Sturgill and a sister Anna Maggard

   Survivors include his wife of 23 years, Linda (Huges) Sturgill 

of the home; his daughters, Lisa Renee Sturgill-Missouri, Tiffany 

Sturgill-Eolia, KY and Kim Seals-Eolia, KY; sons Darin Sturgill-

Colorado, Mickael Sturgill and wife Josette-Pound, VA, John Bush- 

Eolia, KY. Jamie Bush- Eolia, KY, William Bush- Eolia, KY and Jimmy 

Govreu-Missouri: grandchildren, Elijah, Ethan, Timmy, Caroline, 

Jaxson, Denver, Elizabeth, Travis, Anthony, Abby, Gavin, Payton, Dusty, 

Garrett, Josette and Angelique; sisters, Norma Adams and husband 

Ted-Eolia, KY, Linda Short and husband Darrell-Eolia, KY, Louise Boggs 

and husband Paul-Pound, VA and Jeanette Back and husband David-

Eolia, KY; brothers Ray Sturgill and wife Liz-Indiana, Harold Sturgill 

and wife Debbie-Pound, VA, Raymond Sturgill and wife Mary-Pound, 

VA, Darrell Sturgill and wife Eileen -Wise, VA and Jimmy Sturgill-Pound, VA; 

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

   Funeral services will be conducted at 6:00 pm Sunday November 12, 

2023 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Randy Carter

officiating. The family will receive friends from 4:00 pm until time of services.  

   Graveside services will be conducted at 12 noon Monday November 

13, 2023 at the Mullins/Sturgill Cemetery on Bear Fork Road-Pound, 

VA where family members and friends will serve as pallbearers.

   Family members and friends are asked to meet at Baker Funeral 

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

Whitesburg VFW Post 5829 will perform military honors on the funeral 

home parking lot prior to leaving for the cemetery.   

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

Clay Sturgill.

  It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our precious Mother/ Mamaw - Wilma Austin.

  Wilma Ann Mullins Austin was born on October 22, 1934, the second child of eleven children, to Ed and Lola Robinson Mullins. Not many people knew she was named at birth Willie Ann after her great grandmother Willie Ann Poore; however, she was always called Wilma. She was a daughter, sister; wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend to many. 

  She had a tremendous impact on our lives and loved her family fiercely! She worked hard all her life, whether it be her career of over 30 years at Wise Appalachian Regional Hospital, gardening, canning/preserving food, she excelled at it all and passed along her work ethic to both of her children. Wilma was a wonderful cook, and after many requests, finally published a cookbook in 2008 with a lifetime of stories, remedies, recipes, and this legacy of hers will be cherished by many for years to come. 

  At the age of 25, Wilma's mother passed away leaving behind many younger children with only their father to care for them. Without hesitation, Wilma took her five-year-old son and four-month-old daughter to stay with her father and siblings to help care for them after such a tragic loss, and our Daddy "Berlin" would come on weekends to visit his wife and children. The ten children were all 2 years apart in age, and to this day, have always been a loving and close-knit family.   Wilma was strong in her faith and prayed nightly for her family and others in need. She was active in the church for many years at the Open-Door Tabernacle (later renamed Independent Baptist Church), and later became a member at Hamilton Chapel. 

  Wilma was predeceased by her husband of 66 years, Berlin Austin, her parents Ed and Lola Mullins, a sister Irma Louise, and 2 brothers John Ed Mullins and Carl P. Mullins, her mother and father-in-law, Dewey and Snoda Austin, sisters-in-law Trula Austin Kozitka, Pat Mullins, Phyllis Mullins, and Norma Mullins. Family was everything to mom and she loved and cared for everyone with all she had. 

  She is survived by her children Stan Austin (Vivian), Clintwood, VA, Sandy Richards (Steve), Knoxville, TN, 2 grandchildren Chad Richards (Stephanie), Arlington, VA, Hallie Duncan (Zane), Knoxville, TN, and her two precious great-grandsons, Zane, Jr., and Miles Duncan. She was also blessed to have 6 brothers and 1 sister survive her - Muncie Mullins, Earl Mullins, Donnie Mullins (Patsy), James Mullins, Bob Mullins (Norma), sister Linda Jane Stone (Doug), Joe Lee Mullins (Karen), many special nieces, nephews, cousins, and a long list of close and caring friends. 

We are at peace because we know she is with the Lord, her beloved husband, her parents, brothers, sister, grandparents, and so many other friends and family members who have gone before her. 

   The pallbearers will be her nephews: Eddie Mullins, Greg Mullins, Adam Mullins, Danny Mullins, Steven Mullins, Jason Mullins. Honorary pallbearers will be her remaining nephews - Rick Mullins, Brad Mullins, Derek Mullins, Jonathan Mullins, Randall Mullins, and Matt Mullins.

  In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Wise County Food Bank, Pound Branch PO box 2977, Wise, Va, 24293 or the Pound Historical Society

P O box 373 Pound, VA 24279.

  Funeral Services will be conducted Sunday, October 1, 2023, at 5:30 PM in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Greg Cyphers officiating. Receiving of friends will be held prior to the service from 3:00 PM to 5:15. 

  Entombment services will be held at the Temple Hill Memorial Gardens Monday October 2, 2023, at 11:00AM with Reverend Burns Robinson officiating. Family and friends are asked to meet at Baker Funeral Home by 9:30AM to prepare to go in procession to the cemetery. 

  Baker Funeral Home-Pound is serving the family of Wilma Ann Mullins Austin.

APPALACHIA, VA – Douglas Fayne Balthis, 69, entered into eternity Tuesday September 26, 2023 from his home. His sisters 

were near his bedside.

  Doug was of the Baptist faith and attended the Haven of Praise Church in Appalachia, VA. He was a retired coal miner having 

worked most of his career at Mullins Coal Company as a miner and then as a foreman. Doug loved working on cars and watching 

Virginia Tech football and NASCAR racing. He loved his dogs, Boss (a chihuahua) and Bruno, Deuce and Baby (pit bulls). Doug 

enjoyed a good cup of coffee and a cigarette. But his greatest joy was the time he spent with his kids and grandchildren.

  Doug was preceded in death by his parents Curtis and Leonia (Vanover) Balthis; his precious daughter Sasha Balthis; sisters 

Sue Ledin and Dorothy Farmer; and brothers Walter Balthis and Palmer Balthis.

 Survivors include his daughter Melanie Susann Hughes-Big Stone Gap , VA; his sons Douglas Shawn Balthis and wife Traci-Roxboro, NC, Jamie Allen Balthis and wife Amelia-Big Stone Gap, VA and Jordan Arnett-Keokee, VA; grandchildren Zachary Balthis, Cody Wink, Blaine Stone, Logan Wink, Santana Balthis, Cadence Balthis, Zander Hughes, Zoey Hughes and Hannah Balthis; great-grandchildren Brenden Wink, Arrianna 

Wink, Journey Wink and Makala Wink; sisters Janice Sturgill-Gate City, VA, Gail Cantrell-Pound, VA and Rhonda Stidham and husband Mitchell-Pound, VA; several nieces, nephews and cousins; special friends Kristen Brooke Sergent, Madison Sergent and Kaitlyn Jones; and a host of friends and loved ones.

  Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Thursday September 28, 2023 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with 

Reverend Lee Stidham 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 September 29, 2023 at Powell Valley Memorial Gardens-

Big Stone Gap, VA where family members will serve as pallbearers. Family and friends are asked to meet at Baker Funeral 

Home by 9:45 am to prepare to go in procession to the cemetery.

Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Douglas Fayne Balthis.

POUND, VA- On Monday, September 18,  

J. D. Cantrell, Jr., died at the Laurels in Norton, VA of natural causes. He was 

ninety-five years old. J. D. (Poppy J. D. to his grand and great-grandchildren was born on June 18, 1928, in Pound, Virginia to John Dee Cantrell Sr. and Hannah Naomi Mullins Cantrell.

  He was preceded in death by his parents, his sisters Italy Ellen Short, Lottie Bernice Willis, Mildred Ann Cantrell Rose, and 

his brothers Clayton Thurston and James Bruce Cantrell, Sr.

   J. D. is survived by his wife, Betty Jo Dove Cantrell; his children Robert Jeffrey Cantrell (and wife Eileen) and Byron Dee Cantrell (and wife Carmen); grandchildren Whitney 

Cantrell Bender, J. Matthew Cantrell, Lindsey Cantrell and Caitlin Cantrell; great grandchildren Lila Rhea Bender, Alena Eileen Bender, Roan Oliver Cantrell, Carver Ray Cantrell, and Zinnia Sue Cantrell. J. D. is also survived by several beloved nieces and nephews.

  J. D. graduated from Christpher Gist High S School in Pound, Virginia, in 1948 (where he was an outstanding basketball player), from Emory and Henry College in 1951 with a bachelor’s degree, and from the University of Virginia with an M.Ed. He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. J. D. married his beloved wife, Betty Jo, on March 8, 1954. He then taught at Pound High School for several years, where he also coached basketball and baseball for one year. He resigned his teaching position in the early 1960’s to work full-time for State Farm

Insurance until retiring in 1980; he and his wife also owned Robo’s Drive-In.

   J. D. dedicated his life to his family, his friends and his community. He was a member of the Fairview Old Regular 

Baptist Church in Pound, and he served on several civic and local boards, including the Mountain Empire Community College Board, the Wise County School Board, a local hospital board, and was a member of the Pound Lions Club. J. D. enjoyed gardening and traveling, having visited forty-nine of 

the fifty United States. He will be remembered always as a loving and giving husband, father, grandfather, and friend.

   Funeral services will be conducted at 12:00 Noon Friday  September 22, 2023 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel 

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

   Burial and committal services will follow in the John Dee 

Cantrell Cemetery-Pound, VA where family members and friends serve as pallbearers.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to Mountain Empire Older Citizens, Inc., P O Box 888, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219.

The family would like to acknowledge several individuals who provided such kind care for J. D. over the past few years: Diane and Chris Sproles, Anita Blanton, and all of the workers

at the Laurels.   

  Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of J. D. Cantrell, Jr.

POUND, VA – Jeanie Aleta Sturgill, 69, entered into eternity Saturday September 16, 2023, at 9:40 pm while a resident of 

Heritage Hall-Big Stone Gap, VA. Her loving family was at her side.

   Jeanie Aleta was a Christian and a devoted member of Mt Zion Baptist Church for over 40 years. She was loving wife, mother, 

grandmother, sister and friend. She was well known for her ability with crafts-especially her afghans and baby blankets of which she 

had made hundreds and her painted animal rocks. 

  Jeanie Aleta was preceded in death by a son Benjamin Matthew; her parents Kenneth, Sr. and Mary Alta (Sergeant) Bolling; a sister 

Lynette Barker; father-in-law Pete Sturgill and mother-in-law Grace Sturgill.

   A special thank you to the nurses, CNA’s, therapists and all the staff at Heritage Hall. The most important thing was the friendship

and love shown to her. She met some special people who became dear friends.

   Jeanie Aleta is survived by her loving husband of 51+ years Glen Sturgill; her son Glendon Sturgill and wife Cari; her granddaughters Hallie Sturgill and Kylie Sturgill all of Pound, VA; a sister Linda 

Boggs and husband Vernon- Newport, VA; brothers Kenny Bolling and wife Marla-Pound, VA and Norman Bolling and wife Sandy-Pound, VA; niece Whitney Begley and husband Pat; nephews Jaret Bolling and wife Nicole, Eric Bolling and wife Katy, Benjamin 

Bolling, Josh Bolling and wife Jessica and Jessee Barker.

   A deep thank you to her church family, she loved you all; love to her cousin Eunice; dear friends Annette Stidham, Joanne Kiser and Rita Hinkley; someone special Deborah Lynn Mullins; and dear friend of many years Brenda Roberts. 

   Graveside services will be conducted at 12:30 pm Tuesday September 19, 2023, at the Bolling/Sturgill Cemetery in the Flat 

Gap section of Pound, VA with Reverend Randy Carter officiating. Family members and friends will serve as pallbearers.

  The family will receive friends from 11:00 am until 12:00 Noon in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel and then travel in procession to the cemetery.

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

JENKINS, KY – Rosemary Mullins, 73, entered into her eternal reward Thursday September 14, 2023 from the Hazard Regional Medical Center. Her loving sons 

were by her side.

   Rosemary was of the Baptist faith. She was a loving mother and grandmother. Rosemary had been a caregiver all her life. She helped raise her siblings, she raised her sons and worked as a caregiver for many years at a rest home. Rosemary loved the time she spent with her family, whether it was a big family event or just hanging out together. But her greatest joy was the time she spent with her grandson Aiden. He was the apple of her eye.

    Rosemary was preceded in death by her mother Dora Mullins Vanover; her sisters Mary Lou Beard and Dora Vanover; and a brother Roy Vanover.

   Rosemary is survived by her sons Tony Mullins-Jenkins, KY and Brad Mullins-Whitesburg, KY; her grandson Aiden 

Mullins; her sisters Linda Stewart-Jenkins, KY and Helen DuVall-Michigan; several nieces, nephews and cousins; her extended family and a host of friends and loved ones.

   Rosemary will be cremated and no public services at this time.

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

   Bonnie Lou Dunn, 74, passed away peacefully at her childhood home surrounded by family September 10, 2023, from complications of cancer.  Bonnie was born in Wise VA, on November 19, 1948, to Percy Mullins and Emagene Mullins. The second youngest of four children, the family moved around a number of times throughout Southwestern and Northern Virginia, before settling in Wise County in 1970.

   Bonnie first married in 1966 and gave birth to son Edmund in 1967, and daughter Heather in 1970.  In 1975 she remarried and gave birth to son Alistair in 1979.  In 1989 she married Harry Dunn with son Colin and daughter Christine.

  Bonnie had an adventurous spirit, and has lived in Virginia, Mississippi, and England before settling down in Florida.  She traveled the world with her beloved husband Harry, visiting dozens of countries including Ireland, Italy, France, Switzerland, Sweden, Morocco, Greece, Africa, and the Middle East.  She has ridden the prestigious Orient Express railway, climbed mountains in Hawaii, and toured the glaciers of Alaska.

  She had a strong loving connection to her siblings and extended family and became the unofficial matriarch for helping carry on family traditions.  During her last days, her wish was to pass in peace among the love of her immediate & extended family at her childhood home during the family’s “September Meeting” reunion, a tradition since the late 1800’s.

  She was selfless, caring, giving and had a glow and charm to her that was infectious with the knack of making everyone she met feel cherished and special.  She was an avid crafter and loved making family & friends personalized gifts for every occasion from her room full of “treasures”.  A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother – she provided unfailing support, guidance, and LOVE to all – she will be forever missed.

   Bonnie is survived by her husband Harry Dunn; five children Edmund Farmer (Kimberly), Heather Christine Watts (Steve), Alistair Malcolm Christopher Whitson (Meghan), Colin Dunn (Diana), Christine Dunn (Ken); siblings Patricia Fleming, Joyel Mullins (Sharon), Hubert Mullins (Shirley); grandchildren Sofia, Mira, and Elena Farmer, Jefferey Cohan, Trenton Dunn, Abbigail, Riley, and Alysa Watts, Sean, Liam, and Malcolm Whitson; great grandchildren Tenlee, Tadison, and Titan Cohan. 

   Funeral services will be conducted 7:00pm Friday September 15, 2023, in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Troy Belcher officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00pm until time of services.

  Graveside services will be held 12:00pm Saturday September 16, 2023, at the Levi Cantrell Cemetery, Pound, VA where friends and family will serve as pallbearers.

  Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Bonnie Lou Dunn.

POUND, VA – Everett Gene Rutherford, 83, entered into his eternal reward Thursday September 7, 2023, from the Norton 

Community Hospital. His loving family was by his side.

  Everett was a Christian of the Baptist faith and veteran of the United States Army having served in Korea. He was also a retired underground coal miner with 20 plus years of experience and a certified electrician. Everett was a excellent 

mechanic, and a good carpenter and plumber. He was just a jack of all trades. He also enjoyed hunting and gardening. Everett 

loved his God, his family and his country.

  Everett was preceded in death by his parents James Ballard Rutherford and Louetta (Long) Rutherford; his daughter Donna Sue Osborne Davidson; infant brother, Allan Leon Rutherford; infant sister Artinis Rutherford; brothers, E.J. Rutherford, Howard Rutherford and David Rutherford.

  Survivors include his loving wife of 36 years Barbara Rutherford-Pound, VA; daughters Jennifer Hall -Pound, VA and Lisa Griggs- 

Pound, VA; grandchildren, Jimmy Osborne. Jessica Osborne, Stephanie Hall, Christopher Boggs, Brandon Boggs and Logan 

Hall; great-grandchildren Devin Osborne, Draven Boggs, Willow Boggs, Rose Marie Boggs, Lyndon Boggs and Carly Boggs; sisters, Rosetta South- Charleston, SC, Stella Wood- Blountville, TN, Linda Sherfey- Bristol, VA, Sarah Cross- Bristol, VA and Bertha Turner- Duffield, VA; brothers, Gerald Rutherford- Bristol, VA, William Herbert Rutherford-Bristol, VA and Harold James Rutherford- Abingdon, VA;  son-in-law Roy Davidson-Norton, VA; sisters-in-law Juanita Rutherford and Evelyn Rutherford; special friend, Joe Carter; his fur baby, Corky; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; 

and a host of friends and loved ones.

  Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm September 14, 2023, in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Randy Carter

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

  Graveside services will be conducted at 12 Noon Friday September 15, 2023, at the Dewey Cemetery-Pound, VA where Joe Carter, Jeremy Jones, Drew Slemp Brandon Boggs, Logan Hall, and Chris Boggs will serve as pallbearers. Family and friends are asked to meet at Baker Funeral Home by 11:00 am.

The VFW will perform military rites in the funeral home parking lot prior to going in procession to the cemetery.

  Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Everett Gene Rutherford.

And ye now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your hearts shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you. 

John 16:22

WISE, VA – Franklin Ladon Mullins, 77, entered into his eternal reward Friday, September 1, 2023 from the Holston 

Valley Medical Center-Kingsport, TN after an extended illness.

  Franklin was a Christian of the Baptist faith. He read his Bible regularly and was well versed in his knowledge of the Bible. 

Franklin was a retired carpenter and an excellent woodworker. He had made many nice pieces of furniture for himself and 

family members. He was an avid reader and liked many types of books. His greatest joy was spending time with his family, he loved going to amusement parks, family vacations and family trips. Franklin had a calm nature and a kind smile, even though he had faced many trials in his lifetime.

  Franklin was preceded in death by his mother Veldia Mullins Maggard and stepfather Andy Maggard; his wife Shirley Mullins; his daughters Darlene Mullins, Charlene Baldwin and Jennifer Mullins; his son Franklin Mullins, Jr.; and a brother Van Maggard.

  Survivors include his daughter Greta Lambert and husband Renick Proffitt-MT Jackson, VA; his grandchildren Scotty 

Baldwin, Brandon Baldwin, Kila Baldwin, Travis Mullins, Patrick Lambert, Lorna Mullins and Justin Winkle; 6 great-

grandchildren; brothers James Mullins, Danny Mullins, Alan Maggard, Kenneth Maggard and David Maggard; several nieces, nephews and cousins; special Friends Harold and Vanessa Barnette ; and ahost of friends and loved ones.  

  Memorial services will be conducted at 12 Noon Saturday September 9, 2023, in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends from 11 am until time of services.

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

Janice Boggs Hamilton, 94, passed away Thursday, August 31, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loving family and friends. 

Janice was born and lived her entire life in Pound VA, where she and her husband, James “Jim” Hamilton, owned and operated Citizens Dry Cleaners for over 30 years. She was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary and was a strong believer in her Christian faith. Her greatest joy in life was spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. 

   Janice was preceded in death by her beloved husband of over 55 years, James “Jim” Hamilton; her son, Jimmy Dale Hamilton; her parents, Jarvey and Sarah Viola Cantrell Boggs; her grandfather, Rev. William “Mack” Cantrell; her sister, Dossie Hollenbeck Short; her brothers Cossie Boggs, Forrester Boggs, Berkley Boggs, Fletcher Boggs, Dallas Boggs, and Veldon Boggs; her special niece, Jeri Hoffman; and her special friends, Ilene Boggs and Evelyn Crawford.    

She is survived by her son, Randy V. Hamilton and wife Stephenie, Pound VA; daughters, Mitzi Slemp and husband, Glen, Pound VA, and Tempi Hale and husband, Ron, Abingdon VA; daughter-in-law, Glenna Hamilton, Pound VA; grandchildren, Kathy Hamilton, Drew Slemp and partner, Steph Hall, and BradLee Hamilton; great-grandchildren, Dylan Hamilton, Abby Hamilton, Ryder Hamilton, and Harper Hamilton. Special friends: “Nut” Robinson, Angie Salyer, and Denise Pilkenton, and a host of special nieces, nephews, cousins, 

and friends. 

  The family will receive friends on Tuesday, September 5th, from 11:00am to 1:00pm at Baker Funeral Home, followed by a reading of the obituary and words of comfort by her nephew, Larry Boggs. 

   Entombment will be at 3:00 pm at Powell Valley Memorial Gardens, Big Stone Gap, VA
 Pallbearers will include: Drew Slemp, Dylan Hamilton, BradLee Hamilton, “Nut” Robinson, Howie Rex Boggs, Richard Ventro, and Chad Cantrell. 

  Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Jaice Boggs Hamilton.

VALDOSTA, GA – Marcus Johnson, 57, unexpectedly passed away

Sunday August 27, 2023. He was born October 11, 1965 to Robert "Bob" and Brenda (Whitaker) Johnson in Jenkins, KY.

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

grandfather, son and friend. He loved to work so that he could 

provide for his family. He worked for the John T. Friis Company as 

a supervisor. In his free time he enjoyed fishing and hunting and 

just being outdoors. He liked doing construction and home 

improvement projects. He was really a jack-of-all-trades and was known as a problem solver. He loved people and was always ready 

to help or brighten their day in any way he could. But his greatest enjoyment in life was the time he spent with his kids and grandkids.            

   Marcus was truly a great man whose impact will forever be felt

by his family that loves him dearly. He was a selfless man whose passing left an unimaginable gap in the hearts of his loved ones.

His ability to sacrifice, provide, support, forgive and love will forever be engrained in all who he knew.

   Marcus was preceded in death by his father Robert “Bob”

Johnson and his grandparents William and Della Mae Johnson.

  Survivors include his wife Carolyn Johnson-Valdosta, GA; his 

mother Brenda Johnson-Payne Gap, KY; his children Marcus 

Johnson, Jr. and wife Audria-Valdosta, GA, Robert Johnson-

Valdosta, GA, Joey Kilgore-Texas, Geni Fontenot-Texas, Brandi 

Ramuar-Valdosta, GA and Natrielle Bennett-Valdosta, GA ; 

grandchildren Kristen Daughtery, Harley Henderson, Kloe 

Johnson, Lea Johnson, Garren Johnson, Madison Johnson, 

Sailor Johnson and Paisley Johnson; brothers Ronnie Johnson-

Valdosta, GA and Nolan Johnson and wife Staci-Hamlet, NC; 

several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host 

of extended family members and friends.

   Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 pm Monday

September 4, 2023 at the Payne Gap Freewill Baptist Church

with Pastor Hollis Bevins officiating. The family will receive 

friends from 12:00 noon until time of services.

  Burial will follow in the Whitaker Cemetery in Payne Gap, 

KY where Marcus Johnson Jr., Nolan Johnson, Jacob Johnson,

Ronnie Johnson and Will Welch will serve as pallbearers.

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

Marcus Neal Johnson, Sr.

ST PAUL, VA – Johnny Morgan Honeycutt, Jr., 61, entered into eternity Wednesday August 30, 2023 from his home after a long and courageous battle with many health issues. He was surrounded by his loving family.

  Johnny was of the Baptist faith. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Johnny loved watching NASCAR racing ..being a diehard Jeff Gordon fan, also an avid Tennessee Vols fan and a Detroit Lions fan. He enjoyed listening to Elvis Presley and going with Paralee to play Bingo. He also loved to trade cars. 

   Johnny was preceded in death by his parents Johnny and Ethel Mae (Harris) Honeycutt; a brother Russell Honeycutt; and a sister Debbie Mullins.

  Survivors include his wife of 36 years Parlee (Barlow) Honeycutt-St Paul, VA; his daughters Lara Honeycutt Wilson and husband Howard- St Paul, VA, Kayla Honeycutt Schroeder and husband 

Richard-Pound, VA; Tabby Graham and companion, Adam Meredith- Norton VA, bonus daughter, Ruby Buchanan- Pound, VA;  grand-children, Kaylie Rose, Brayden Rutherford, Ravyn Meredith ,Chloe Smith and Athena Meredith ; brothers Robert Honeycutt and wife Peggy-Norton, VA and Jeffrey Honeycutt-Norton, VA; several nieces, 

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

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

1, 2023 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Randy Carter officiating. The family will receive friends from5:00 pm until time of services.

  Graveside committal services will be conducted at 12 noon Saturday September 2, 2023 at the Wise Cemetery where Richard Schroeder, Howard Wilson, Cody Dotson, Johnny Darrell, Jeff Honeycutt, Jessie Barlow, Chris McClain and Joseph McClain 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 Johnny Morgan Honeycutt, Jr.

POUND, VA- Thelma Lea Collins, 81, entered into eternity Sunday August 28,2023 from Holston Valley Medical Center. Her loving family was at her bedside.

   Thelma was a Christian and a member of Pyles Memorial Freewill Baptist Church- Pound, VA for 17 years. She loved her 

Lord and Savior and attended church when able. Thelma also enjoyed canning, cooking for her family and friends, watching 

Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy and Days of Our Lives and going to flea markets. But her most treasured moments were the time 

she spent with her family, especially her grandchildren, they were her pride and joy, she was always so proud of her family.

   Thelma is preceded in death by her husband Allen “Bud” Collins; a granddaughter, Chelsey Nicole Herrington; her father, Nathan Wright; and grandmother/mother, Hannah Wright. 

   Survivors include her daughters, Diane Herrington and husband Aaron- Belews Creek, NC and Donna Bolling and husband Allen –Pound, VA; a son Allen Curtis Collins and wife Teresa- Norton, VA; grandchildren, Hannah Bolling and Allen Herrington; special friend, Alta Martin and a host of friends 

and loved ones to mourn her passing and cherish her memory.

   Private graveside services will be conducted at 1:00 TuesdayAugust 29, 2023 at the Orvin Stallard Cemetery-Pound, VA 

with Reverend Troy Belcher officiating. Pallbearers will be Allen Bolling, Allen Curtis Collins, Aaron Herrington, Allen Herrington, Sheman Collins and Mark Mullins.  

  Baker Funeral Home- Pound, VA is serving the family of Thelma Lea Collins.