Obituaries

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

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

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

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

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

friends and family. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Craig Fleming.

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

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

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

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

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

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

not be furnished by the family or the funeral home.

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

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

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

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

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

  Angela was of the Christian faith. She was a 

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

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

several years. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

his german sheppards, his bulldogs and his great pyrenees.

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

and Earl Stanley.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 pm Saturday 

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

1:00 pm until time of services.

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

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

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

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

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

Joylin had a “Greenthumb” she love

d raising beautiful flowers and plants.  

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

and nephew, Mitchell Chester.

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

support they gave to Joylin.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Johnson.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

by her loving family.

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

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

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

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

younger she enjoyed gardening and canning and singing with her 

sisters. 

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

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

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

granddaughter Ember Mullins; sisters Barbara Jean Stallard, Ruth 

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

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

Richard Short and Kenneth Short.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

cousins; and a host of friends and loved ones.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cox will serve as pallbearers.

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

Cox.

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

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

2020 from Heritage Hall- Wise, VA.

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

devoted mother to her children and loved spending as 

much time as she could with them. She enjoyed talking 

on the phone mostly calling her family and friends 

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

cook, also she liked canning and preserving from the 

garden. Vonda was an avid UK Wildcat Basketball fan. 

listening or watching the games whenever she could.

  Vonda was preceded in death by her son George 

Windell Phillips; her parents, George and Gertrude 

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

Dorcie Carter; grandchildren, Christina Phillips and 

baby boy Boggs; a great grandchild, Jonathan Mullins; 

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

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

children, George Elmer Phillips.

  Survivors include her daughters, Truby Boggs and 

husband Carson- Pound, VA., Ruby Mullins and 

husband Leonard- Pound, VA., Janet Mullins and 

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

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

and husband Calvert - Eolia, KY. Donna

Mullins and husband Raymond- Eolia, KY and Lynette

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

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

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

grandchildren, children; 8great- great- grandchildren; 

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

nephews and cousins and a host of friends and loved 

ones to mourn her passing and cherish her memory.

  Private graveside services will be conducted 

Thursday December 3, 2020 at Mt. Zion Cemetery- 

Pound, VA with Reverend Randy Carter and Reverend 

Mike Hunsucker officiating where grandsons and great

grandsons will be serving as pallbearers.

  We will be following state mandated occupancy and 

distance standards in the funeral home and at all 

graveside services. MASK MUST BE WORN AT ALL 

TIMES AND WILL NOT BE PROVIDED BY THE 

FAMILY OR THE FUNERAL HOME.

  Baker Funeral Home- Pound, VA is serving the family

of Vonda Mae Phillips.

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

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

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

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

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

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

and friends will serve as pallbearers.

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

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

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

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

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

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

people and enjoyed visiting his longtime friends and family. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ones to mourn her passing and cherish her memory. 

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

friends from 11:00 am until time of services. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

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

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

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

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

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

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

gardening, and spending time with her family and friends.  

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

loving family.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

from 5:00 pm until time of services.

We will be following state mandated occupancy and social distancing 

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

the family or the funeral home.

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

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

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

family.

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

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

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

School and directed Christmas plays.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Loretta.  

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

and strong as their hero. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

grandbabies. Rick was just happy being at home.

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

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

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

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

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

  POUND, VA – Kathleen Baker, 91, entered into her eternal reward Wednesday October 14, 2020 from her son’s home in Rogersville, TN. Her loving family was at her bedside.

  Kathleen was a Christian of the Baptist faith and member of Ferbie Chapel Church- Pound, VA. She was a graduate of Christopher Gist High School in Pound, VA where she was on the girls basketball team. Kathleen was florist and ran a flower

shop in Pound for many years. She enjoyed making floral arrangements, working crossword puzzles, painting, sitting on the porch, and traveling when she was able. Kathleen also had a love for cats, 

they gave her comfort in holding them in her lap and caring for them.

  Kathleen is preceded death by her husband, Elmer F. Baker; a son,Ricky Baker; her parents, Edwin and Maude (Baker) Dingus and a brother, Richard Dingus.

Survivors include her son, Terry Baker and wife Anna- Rogersville, TN; grandchildren, Chris Baker, Brian Baker Missy Baker and Rocky Baker; great grandchildren, John Thomas Fleming, Jarrod Baker, Madison Baker, Tegan Engle, Belle Baker, Kennedy Baker and Matthew Baker; great-great- grandchild, Paisley Fleming; special friends, her brothers–in-law and sisters-in-law; several nieces, nephews and cousins and a host of friends and loved ones to mourn her passing and cherish her memory.

  Private family services will be conducted Friday October 16, 2020.

  Burial will follow in the Baker Family Cemetery (Middle Fork Bold Camp)-Pound, VA. where family member will serve as pallbearers.

  Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA will serving the family of Kathleen D. Baker.

  POUND, VA -Lois Jean Hubbard, 87, entered eternal life on October 9, 2020, from Norton Community Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 26, 1932 in Speers Ferry, Scott County, Virginia.

  Lois was a Christian of the Baptist faith. She was loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend. She cherished time spent with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Lois was preceded in death by her husband James F. Hubbard, Sr.; her parents Walter and Mary (Jarrett) Hensley; her brothers Walter “Buster” Hensley, Larry Hensley, Garry Hensley; her sisters Debbie Hensley, Betty Cable, Annabelle Ayars.

  Survivors include her sons James F. Hubbard, Jr. (Pound, VA); Marv Hubbard and wife Thea (Pound, VA); daughter Geraldine Short and husband Stephen (Mount Carmel, TN); her brothers Bobby Hensley (Seth, WV), Ronnie Hensley and wife Cassalee (Pound, VA); her sisters Mary Jo Hubbard (Stevensville, MD), Claudia McGrevey and husband Russell (Manassas, VA); Sue Edwards (Manassas, VA), Lynda Justice (Louisville, KY), Margaret Mendez and husband Antonio (San Antonio, TX), Bea Vanhuss and husband Palmer (Pound, VA).

Her eight grandchildren include Jimmy Steinwandel (Seymore, TN); Amber Salyers and husband J.W. (Pound, VA); Erik Powers and wife April (Beckley, WV); Jason Powers and wife Sarah (Pound, VA); Kristi Blackburn and husband Austin (Mount Carmel, TN); Ethan Short (Mount Carmel, TN); Tyler Hubbard (Pound, VA); and Kayla Hubbard (Pound, VA).

Her twelve great-grandchildren include Morgan Steinwandel, Carlee Salyers, Brayden Salyers, Grace Powers, Hope Powers, Jorden Powers, Eli Powers, Lexi Powers, Cambree Powers, Jase Powers, Addisyn Blackburn, Korie Blackburn, and two great-great-grandchildren include Bennett Baker, and Keyton Steinwandel.

  The family will receive friends at Baker Funeral Home, in Pound, VA, on Sunday, October 11 from 5:00-7:00PM. 

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

  Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00PM at the Baker Funeral Home, in Pound, VA, with Reverend Randy Carter officiating.

  Burial will be conducted Monday, October 12 at 11:00AM in the Dewey Memorial Cemetery, in Pound, VA, where Jimmy Steinwandel, J.W. Salyers, Jason Powers, Ethan Short, Stephen Short, and Austin Blackburn will serve as pallbearers. Serving as honorary pallbearers include Erik Powers, Tyler Hubbard, Jorden Powers, Eli Powers, Brayden Salyers, Jase Powers, Bennett Baker, and Keyton Steinwandel.

  Baker Funeral Home, in Pound, VA, is serving the family of Lois Jean Hubbard.

  SECO, KY – Thomas Blevins, 75, entered into eternity Tuesday October 6, 2020 from his residence after a courageousbattle with cancer. His loving family was by his side.

  Thomas was a Christian of the Old Regular Baptist faith.He was a veteran of the United States Army. Thomas was in the upholstery business for many years and took pride in his job. Thomas believed in working to provide for his family. He loved talking about the Lord and researching the Bible. He enjoyed spending time with his family, reminiscing with family and friends, 

and he also enjoyed genealogy research..

  Thomas was preceded in death by his parents Elder Hamilton Blevins and Elsie (Baker) Blevins; his first wife, Brenda Tackett 

Blevins, his sisters Zula Taylor, Ruth Blankenship, Carol Zank, Eliza Miles, Daisy Mullins, Myrtle Blevins and Lenora Holt ; 

Brothers Willie Blevins and Frank Blevins; and two infant siblings.

  Survivors include his wife Peggy (Brown) Blevins; his sons, Thomas Edward Blevins II and wife Melinda–Dalton, GA, Hamilton Delmer Blevins and wife Melissa-Dalton, GA, Anthony Dwayne Blevins and wife Kathy–Chatsworth, GA , Aaron Lee Blevins and wife Kristie- Neon, KY, Ellis Ray Blevins and wife Kathy-Cromona, KY, Todd Adams and wife Tracy- Frankfort, KY; a daughter, Lula Lavonne Nichols and husband Dewayne-Seco, KY; 18 grandchildren; 12 great-grand-children; special nephews Dal Scimia and Stevie Holt; several nieces, nephews and cousins; special friend Johnny Holbrook; and a host of beloved family and friends.  

  Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Friday October 9, 2020 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Elder Jimmie Hall officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until time of services.

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

  Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 am Saturday October 10, 2020 at the Blevins Cemetery–Haymond, KY 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 ThomasEdward Blevins.

 POUND, VA - Gail Roberts, 75, entered peacefully into eternity Tuesday October 6, 2020 from her daughter’s home in Abingdon, VA. She was surrounded by her loving family.

  Gail was Christian of the Baptist faith and a member of Mt. ZionBaptist Church-Pound, VA. She held many jobs but her most important one was as a homemaker. Gail was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend. She loved sewing, embroidery, reading and going to church. But her greatest joy was taking care of her family. She treasured the time she spent with her kids and grandkids.

  Gail was preceded in death by her husband Gary Roberts; her parents Earl Lewis Morgan and Edell (Potter) Morgan; her son Jonathan Roberts;her daughter, Libby Cantrell; brother, Phillips Morgan and her brother-in-law Donnie West.

  Survivors include her daughters Angela Collins and fiancé Mark Osborne-Abingdon, VA and Charlene Tompkins and husband Reuben-Abingdon, VA; her grandchildren Brittany Roberts, Logan Collins, Lucas 

Collins, Dakota Cantrell and wife Jodie and Colt Cantrell; her great-grandchildren Elijah (Bo) Roberts and Eden Roberts; sisters Kay West-Pound, VA and Kathy Kelly and husband Denny-Spotsylvania, VA; brothers Tim Morgan and wife Donna-Wise, VA and Ben Morgan and wife Sherry-Pound, VA; her son-in-law Randall Cantrell-Big Stone Gap,

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

  The family will receive friends at Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA on Thursday October 8, 2020 from 5:00pm till 7:00 pm. There will be a 7:00 pm evening service.

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

   Funeral services will be conducted at 12 noon Friday October 9, 2020 at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church –Pound, VA with Reverend Troy Belcher officiating.

  Burial will follow in the Roberts Cemetery-Pound, VA where Dakota Cantrell, Luke Collins, Logan Collins, Reuben Tompkins, Randall Cantrell and Mark Osborne will serve as pallbearers.

  Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Arminta Gail Roberts.

  NORTON, VA- Glenita June “Nita” Bowman, 80, went to be with Lord Monday October 5, 2020 from Holston Valley Medical Center.

  Born March 8, 1940, Nita was the daughter of the late James M. and Nellie (Short) Bowman. She was a Christain of the Baptist 

Faith since the age of 18.Nita lived and worked in Arlington, VA and the Washington D.C. area for 35 plus years where she was a 

bookkeeper for several business before retiring from Arlington Funeral Home in 1997 and moving back to Pound, VA. She loved people and was the happiest when she could lend a helping hand. Nita was an avid reader, enjoyed listening to music and loved watching her favorite football team the Washington Redskins (but recently was very disappointed with their results). She loved 

children and thought of her nieces and nephews as her own.   

  Nita is preceded in death by her parents, James M. and Nellie (Short) Bowman; sisters, Lola Gilley, Ollie Boggs, Ruby Addington 

and Beulah Phillips; brothers, Odus Bowman, Essie Bowman and Franklin Bowman.

  Survivors include her sisters, Nola Carter and Dorlus Roberts both of Pound, VA; a brother, Garry Bowman and wife Jane- Ocala, FL; numerous nieces, nephew and cousins and a host of special 

friends and beloved ones.

 Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Wednesday October 7, 2020 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Bill Craft and Reverend Danny Mullins officiation. The family will receive friends from 5:00pm until time of services.

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

  Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 am Thursday October 8, 2020 at the Mt Zion Cemetery- Pound, VA where nephews and family members will serve as pallbearers.

  Baker Funeral Home is serving the family of Glenita June “Nita” Bowman.

  POUND, VA- Curtis Ray Mullins, 89, passed away Friday October 2, 2020 

from the Johnson City Medical Center due to complications from surgery.

  Curt was born May 30, 1931in Pound, VA to Friend and Lula Mullins where 

grew up with his brother, Chester Lee Mullins. He attended Dotson School and 

Pound High School. As a teen he loved spending his time playing basketball on 

a competitive traveling team. In high school he was recruited by Adolph Rupp 

who was the basketball coach for University of Kentucky at that time. He met 

and married his hometown beauty, Shirley Lee Tunnell. Curt was the owner/

operator of C&C Trucking & Service Station with his brother Chester, he and 

his wife were the owners of The Pixie Drive-In for 30 years, he worked in surface 

mining and was a proud member of the UMWA. Curt and Shirley spend most

of their winters in Florida where they enjoyed fishing on the St. John’s River 

and tending to their fruit trees. Their summers were spent at their house on 

Cherokee Lake in Tennessee. 

After a fall in February 2018, Curt was confined to a wheelchair/scooter but 

he didn’t let his limited mobility slow him down or take him away from things 

he enjoyed. He still mowed, tending to landscaping, driving himself to Dairy 

Queen for a custard and most of all fishing. He caught his final fish on Cherokee 

Lake on July 7, 2020. Curt loved his family, being a kind and dependable father 

was of the utmost importance to Curt and he certainly did not disappoint when 

it came to wholeheartedly loving his family.

Curt was preceded in death by his loving wife of 63 years. Shirley Mullins; 

his parents, Friend and Lula (Cantrell) Mullins; brothers, Chester Mullins and 

Jiles Roy Mullins.

  Survivors include his sons, Donnie Mullins and wife Janie- Wise, VA and 

Randy “Boot” Mullins and wife Tammy–Danville, WV: grandchildren CMDR 

David Mullins and wife Heather-Peachtree City, GA, Brad Mullins and Amanda-

Wise, VA Kirsten Winfree- Danville, WV; great grandchildren, Colton Mullins, 

Carlee Mullins, Cayden Mullins, Alli Mullins and Ana Winfree.

  Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00pm Sunday October 4, 2020 in the 

Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Elder Stacy Potter officiating. The family will 

receive friends from 6:00pm until time of services.

  We will be following state mandated occupancy and social distancing standards. 

Masks must be worn at all times and will not be provided by the family or the 

funeral home

  Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00am Monday October 5, 2020 at the 

Jimmy Cantrell Cemetery- Pound, VA where family and friends will serve as pall-

bearers. 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 memorial donations be made to St. Judes 

Childrens Hospital.

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

  POUND, VA- Janet Lujean (Fagan) Roop, 86, went to be with her Lord on Thursday October 1, 2020 from Pikeville Medical Center-Pikeville, KY. She was surrounded by her loving family.

  Janet was a lifelong Christian of the Freewill Baptist faithand was a long-time member of Hamilton Chapel Church inPound. She enjoyed listening to gospel music, reading her Bible, watching QVC, quilting and going to Church and Masonic dinners. But her greatest joy was spending time with her family.

  Janet was preceded in death by her loving husband, Reverend Clyde E. Roop; her parents, Clarence Fagan and Flora Fagan Enicks; and her sisters Francis Lucas, Mildred Toney and Virginia Stone, all of West Virginia. 

She is survived her three sons, Eddie Roop and wife Sally-Pound, VA, Joe Roop and wife Debbie-Sharps Chapel, TN and Dan Roop and wife Sandi-Norton, VA; grandchildren, Justin Roop and fiancé Dena-Bristol, VA, 

Nick Roop and wife Lauren_Pound, VA, Jason Roop and wife Brittany-Englewood, CA, James Roop-Knoxville, TN,Haylee Roop and companion Richard Owens-Norton, VA and Dakota Roop-Norton, VA; great-grandchildren Katy Pease, Belle Roop, Jax Roop. Bre Harris and Addie Kelsey; sisters Betty Harvey and husband Curtis and Carol Kelley of West Virginia; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of friends and loved ones. 

  Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Monday October 5, 2020 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Greg Cyphers and Reverend Burns Robinson officiating. Visitation for friends will be held prior to the service from 5 pm till 7 pm.

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

  Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 am Tuesday October 6, 2020 at Powell Valley Memorial Gardens-Big Stone Gap, VA where grandchildren will serve as pallbearers.

  Family and friend 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 Janet Lujean Roop.

  POUND, VA – Helen Marie “Susie” Collier, 61, passed peacefully into eternity Saturday September 26, 2020 from her residence. Her loving husband Audie was at her side.

  Susie was a Christian of the Baptist faith, she attended Martha’s Chapel. Susie was a loving wife, mother, grand-mother, sister, aunt and friend. She had remained heart-

broken since the death of her son Shawn. Susie treasured the time she spent with her family, especially her grand-daughter. Sarah who she raised. Susie enjoyed going to church and rededicated her life to the Lord  after the loss of her son. She used to enjoy going to the lake and fishing. 

  Susie was preceded in death by her son Shawn Collier; and her parents Junior Keith Church and Charmie (Phillips) Church.

  Survivors include her loving husband Audie Collier-Pound, VA; her granddaughter Sarah Collier-Pennington Gap, VA; sisters Geneva Rutherford and husband Donnie-Florida and 

Patsy Adams and husband Bobby-Eolia, KY; brothers Paul Church and wife Doris-Jenkins, KY, Ronnie Church-Pound, VA and Randall Church-Pound, VA; sisters-in-law Vivian Collier-Pound, VA and Audrey Slemp and husband Jimmy-Pound, VA; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of friends and loved ones.

  Graveside services will be conducted at 1:00 pm Wednesday September 30, 2020 at the Dewey Memorial Cemetery with Reverend Jimmy Slemp officiating. Family members and friends will serves as pallbearers. Family and friends are asked to meet at the cemetery by 12:45 pm.

  In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Martha’s Chapel Church at 5901 Hale Gap Road Pound, VA 24279.

  Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Helen Marie “Susie” Collier.

  POUND, VA- Terri Claudette (Hunsucker) Shortt, 65, entered into eternity Wednesday September 23, 2020 from Princeton Community Hospital- Princeton, WV. She was surrounded by her loving family. 

  Terri was a Christian of the Freewill Baptist faith and attended Pyles Memorial Chapel. She was a loving wife, mother, grand-mother and friend. Terri was a stay mother and homemaker who enjoyed spending time with her family. Terri always had a smile and a kind word for everyone that she met. She enjoyed travelling with her husband Phillip, especially to visit her kids and grand kids. She also was very good at sewing and quilting. 

  Terri was preceded in death by her loving husband, Phillip Shortt; her parents, Doyle and Doris Jean (Engle) Hunsucker; and a brother, Gary Hunsucker 

  Survivors include her daughters, Heather Counts and husband Chris-Bluefield, WV and Vanessa Welch and husband Bill- Mineville, NY; grandchildren, Bailey Counts, Savannah Counts, Patrick Welch and MaKenna Welch; sisters- in law, Angela Hunsucker- Jenkins, KY, Gloria Collins-Shelbyville. IN and Trevia Powers-Pound, VA; special cousins Lena Stallard-Pound, VA and Yvonne Sowards-Pound, VA; and a host of beloved relatives and Friends. 

  Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Monday September 28, 2020 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Randy Carter officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00pm until time of services.

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

  Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 am Tuesday September 29, 2020 at Powell Valley Memorial Gardens- Big Stone Gap, VA 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 Terri Claudette Shortt.

  COEBURN, VA – Billy Scott McAnderson Mullins, 31, passed away 

peacefully Thursday September 17, 2020 at Holston Valley Regional 

Medical Center-Kingsport, TN after an extended illness. He was 

surrounded by his loving family.

  Billy was of the Freewill Baptist faith. He was an employee of Heritage 

in Wise, VA working in the laundry department. Billy was a former EMS

technician with the Sandy Ridge Rescue Squad and Fire Department. He was a loving father, brother and son. He worked hard to provide for his kids. Billy enjoyed fishing, hunting, shooting guns and four-wheeling

  He also liked to cook. But his kids were his world, he loved every 

minute he had with them. 

  Billy was preceded in death by an infant son Jason Scott Mullins; his 

mother Lecia Mullins and his grandparents Scott and Mary Mullins.

Survivors include his wife Kacee Mullins; his children Camdalynn 

Rain Mullins, Jesse Scott Mullins, Alexandria Yates and William Yates;

his father Scott Mullins Jr.-Coeburn, VA; sisters Cassandra Mullins-

Coeburn, VA and Cynthia Mullins-Coeburn, VA his maternal grand-

parents Jim and Nevada Mullins-Coeburn, VA; numerous aunts, uncles 

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

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

2020 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Lester Mullins 

and Reverend Darrell Milgrim officiating The family will receive friends 

from 5:00 pm until time of services.

  Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 am Monday September 21,2020at the Mullins Family Cemetery on Brush Creek Road in Clintwood, VA where his uncles 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 Billy Scott

McAnderson Mullins.

  POUND/WISE, VA – Emory Martin Gilliam, 81, passed

away peacefully at home in Wise, VA Thursday September 

17, 2020 after an extended illness.

  Emory was born near Ft. Blackmore in Scott County, VA 

and raised on Dotson Creek near Wise, VA. He was employed 

as a truck driver, a correctional officer for the Commonwealth 

of Virginia and an electrician for Westmoreland Coal Company.

He enjoyed a simple life and was a very giving friend and 

neighbor, but he also possessed a sharp wit and a great sense

of humor. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him.

  A loving husband, father and brother, Emory was preceded 

in death by his beloved and devoted  wife Brenda Lou (Cantrell) 

Gilliam; his parents, Whetsel Blair Gilliam and Verna 

Lee (Mullins) Gilliam; a sister Joyce Allene Gilliam Byrd; and 

brothers Silas Whetsel Gilliam and Clarence Eugene Gilliam.

  Surviving are his son Everette Martin Gilliam and wife Lori

Anne Messer Gilliam-Wise, VA; granddaughter Allison Nicole

Gilliam-Wise, VA; two sisters Shirley June Gilliam Willis and 

Bethel Joan Gilliam Young, both of Wise, VA; and numerous

cousins, nieces, nephews and assorted friends.

  The family would like to express sincere appreciation to the 

Caregivers of Intrepid Home health for the excellent care they

provided to Emory and for all the prayers and well wishes from 

both family and friends. 

  Graveside services will be conducted at 1:00 pm Sunday

September 20, 2020 at the Eli Mullins Cemetery on Sock Hollow 

Road in Pound, VA with Reverend Randy Carter officiating.

Family members and friends will serve as pallbearers.

  Family members and friends are asked to meet at Baker 

Funeral Home by 12:45 pm to go in procession to the cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the charity of your 

choice in memory of Emory.

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

Emory Martin Gilliam.

  DUNCANVILLE, AL – Gada Mae Newsome Vanderford, 

81, entered peacefully into eternity Saturday September 12, 

2020 from the DCH Regional Medical Center in Tuscaloosa, 

AL. She was surrounded by her loving family.

  Gada was a Christian of the Baptist faith. She was a loving 

mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She enjoyed the 

time she spent with her family, especially her grandchildren.

Gada was preceded in death by her parents Samuel and Dollie

Newsom; an infant son; her grandson Brodie A. Jones; sisters 

Katie Wright, June Taylor, Dorothy Pilkenton, and Cora Elkins; 

brothers Theo Newsom, Sweet Newsom and Ivan Newsom; half 

sister, Margaret “Marg” Mullins.

  Survivors include her daughter Pam Beadle and husband

Bobby-Tuscaloosa, AL; her son Terry A. Jones -Duncanville, 

AL; grandchildren Meaghan A. Jones and Cage A. Jones; sisters 

Blanche Meade-Norton, VA and Janice Miller-New York;

half-brothers Freddie Newsom-Texas and Johnny Newsom-

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

and loved ones.

  Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00am Wednesday 

September 16, 2020 at the Bentley-Newsom-Tackett Cemetery on 

Old North Fork Road in Pound, VA with Reverend Randy Carter

officiating. Family members will serve as pallbearers. Family and 

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

  In lieu of flowers, the family ask for a donation be made to the

Alzheimer”s Association at www.alzfdn.org/donate or your local 

animal shelter or rescue in Gade memory.

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

May Newsom Vanderford.

  POUND, VA - Patricia Lou (Pat) Phillips, 71, entered into eternity Wednesday August 5, 2020 from her residence. She passed peacefully in her sleep.

 Pat was a loving mother, nana, companion, sister, aunt and friend. She was devoted to caring for her family. She did everything 

she could to make life a little easier for them.

Pat enjoyed camping, she loved nature and watching animals, she also enjoyed cooking, gardening, canning and sewing. 

  Pat was preceded in death by her parents, James Franklin Harris and Cassie Irene (Maggard) Harris; her husband, Vernoy Phillips; and brothers Charles Harris, Roger Harris and Jack Harris.

  Survivors include her sons Haskel Phillips of the home, Jackie Phillips and wife Monica-Wise, VA and Dale Boardwine of the home; grand-children, Chasity Phillips and companion Blake Boggs-Kingsport, TN and Kaitlyn Phillips and boyfriend Jake Gentry-Wise, VA; her companion of 23 years, Cecil Collier of the home; special daughter, Sarah (Sissy) VanHuss and husband Tony; special grandson Thomas Collier; Cecil’s children and grandchildren; her sisters Linda Vanover and companion Bill Mullins–Pound, VA.; Betty Peters-Weber City, VA and Carol Riley 

and husband John-Pound, VA; brothers Ronnie Harris and wife Laverne-Pound, VA, Greg Harris-Pound, VA and Bobby Messer and wife Diane-Bland County, VA; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of 

friends and loved ones.

  Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Friday August 7, 2020 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Elder Joe Phillips and Elder Jerry Smith officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until time of services.

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

  Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 am Saturday August 8, 2020 at the Phillips Family Cemetery on Dewey Road-Pound, VA where Tony VanHuss, Dakota VanHuss, Adam Phillips, Jake Gentry, Jeff Pilkenton, Zack Pilkenton, Jonas Riley and Marcus Riley 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 Patricia Lou Phillips.

  POUND, VA- Margaret Elaine “Marg” Mullins, 59, passed away Friday July 17, 2020 at Norton Community Hospital- Norton, VA. Her loving daughter was by her side.

  Margaret, known as “Marg” to her family and friends, was of the Baptist faith and attended Lost Creek Ministries-Norton, VA. 

She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Her grandchildren were her rays of sunshine and she loved 

spending every minute she could with them.

  Marg also enjoyed camping, fishing, riding the boat, cooking, gardening, sewing, quilting and watching criminal and western 

shows (especially Bonanza, being an avid Loren Greene fan).

  Marg was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel Newsome and Agnes Mullins Newsome; sisters, Sweet Newsome, Eva Newsome, Katie Wright, June Taylor, Cora Elkins and Dorothy Pilkenton; and brothers Theo Newsome, Raliegh Joe Mullins, Shearlon Mullins and Jerry Van Mullins.

  Survivors include her daughter Deneka Mullins-Jonesville, VA; her sons Ricky Mullins and wife Amber-Culpepper, VA and Tazz Harber and wife Sarah-Pound, VA; two grandchildren Jacee Josey and Daniel Sexton-Jonesville, VA; her companion for 30 years Robert (Tootle) Noonchester; her brothers Freddy Newsome- Oklahoma and Johnny Newsome-Texas, Earlon Mullins and wife Barbara-Pound, VA and Trent Mullins and wife Donna-Pound, VA; sisters Blanche Meade-Norton-VA, Gada Vanderford-AL, Janice Miller-MD and Dee Mullins-Pound, VA; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; special friend Jimmy Kimberlin-Jonesville, VA; and a host of friends and loved ones. 

  Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Tuesday July 21, 2020 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Randy Carter officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until time of services. 

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

  Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 am Wednesday July 22, 2020 at the Gilmer Mullins Cemetery-Pound where nephews 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 requests that donations be made to Baker Funeral Home for funeral expenses.  

  Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Margaret Elaine “Marg” Mullins

  POUND VA – Dennis Larry Hubbard, age 87, passed away on Wednesday July 15, 2020. 

  Larry was a graduate of Christopher Gist High School where he  was a member of the football and basketball teams. After high school, he enlisted in the Navy, where he served four years. After service he finished 

the two year program at Clinch Valley College, he was asked to take a position

with the DMV where he would retire with 35 years of service. Larry also retired 

from the National Guard. He was an active member of the first Presbyterian

Church in Pound. He enjoyed spending his retirement with his family and his dog Jett.

   Larry was preceded in death by his parents Verna Reeder and Delmar Hubbard, 

and a son Jeff Hubbard.

   Surviving are his loving wife of 62 years, Diane Bolling Hubbard; one sister, 

Julia Ann Reeder; son Dennis Hubbard and Melinda Jennings; two granddaughters 

Kari Varner and husband Tyler and Kasi Clifton and husband Zac; four great-

grandchildren Taylor Cochran (his favorite) Hadley and Emma Clifton and Tucker 

Varner.

  There will be no public services. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations

to the Mayo Clinic-Alzheimer’s research.

  Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Dennis Larry Hubbard.

   POUND, VA – Brenda Boggs, 64, passed away peacefully Sunday July 12, 2020 from the Pikeville Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer. Her loving family surrounded her bedside.

   Brenda was of the Baptist faith she attended Lone Pine Chapel Church and had a great belief in God. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Brenda never met a stranger, she had a smile that was contagious. She was constantly making everyone feel good. She enjoyed gardening, working in the yard and helping Mike work on cars and small engines. Brenda was an avid reader and enjoyed needle pointing. 

   Brenda was preceded in death by her parents, John C. and Lou Vernia (Gardner) Colllier; a sister, Eunice Vinogradov; a brother, Dallas Collier; and a son-in-law, Richard Jessee.

  Survivors include her loving husband of 46 years Michael Boggs-Pound, VA; her daughters Melissa Jessee-Pound, VA and Jessica Boggs and companion Tony Vanover- Big Stone Gap, VA; grand-children, Christopher Jessee-Pound, VA, Justin Jessee-Pound, VA, Alex Rose (Autumn)- Norton, VA, Julian Rose- Big Stone Gap, VA and Jaden Mullins- Big Stone Gap, VA; sisters, Janice Oliver (Eugene)-Pound, VA, Patricia Collier and companion Stewart Boyer -Palm City, FL, Juvada Stratton (Homer)-Norton, VA and Mary Ellen Hernan (Frank)-Pound, VA; a brother, Preston Collier (Carol)-Manassas, VA; special friends, Martha Bolling and Debbie Mullins; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of friends and loved ones. 

   Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00pm Wednesday July 15, 2020 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel-Pound, VA with Reverend James Bolling officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00pm until time of services.

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

  Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 am Thursday July 16, 2020 at the Mt. Zion Cemetery-Pound, VA where Gene Oliver, Preston Collier, Christopher Jessee, Justin Jessee, Julian Rose, Alex Rose and Charlie Mullins 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 Brenda Boggs.

  WISE, VA- James Worley “Jim” Clay, 89, entered peacefully into eternity Saturday July 11, 2020 from his residence. He was surrounded by his loving family.

   Jim was of the Baptist faith. He was a veteran of United States Army having served during the Korea War. He retired as a bank 

vault maintenance and repairman in Arlington, VA.  He loved to tinker with things ( old televisions, radios  and lawn mowers ) and enjoyed fishing and lawn work. Jim loved animals including his beloved dog Oscar, and even had a pet squirrel he named “Peanut”.

  Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Grant and Rosie (Robinette) Clay; two brothers; two sisters and his beloved 

Chihuahua, “Little Missy”. 

  Survivors include his loving wife of 39 years Patricia Clay-Wise, VA; 2 step-sons Derek Long and wife Melissa-Wise, VA and Greg Long and wife Amanda-Coeburn, VA; 5 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews; numerous in-laws; and a host of friends and loved ones.

  Funeral services will be conducted at 12 Noon Tuesday July 14, 2020 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Jimmy Hubbard and Reverend R.L. Crawford officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00 am until time of services.

  Pound VFW Post 9600 will perform military services on the funeral home parking lot. 

  Graveside services will follow in the Mullins Family Cemetery on Ballard Collier Road in Eolia. KY where Derek Long, Greg Long, Jeff Smith, Jimmy Hubbard, David Large, Mickey Gilbert and Grant Hollyfield will serve as pallbearers.

  Tommy Gilbert and Chris Smith will serve as honorary pallbearers.

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

  POUND, VA - Lenville Mullins, Jr. , 73, entered into his eternal home Tuesday July 7, 2020 from his residence. He was surrounded by his loving family. 

  Lenville was of the Christian faith. He was a loving father, grandfather, great grandfather, companion, uncle and friend. 

Lenville enjoyed going fishing and hunting Lenville also liked to gamble some, buying lottery tickets and pull tickets. He believed in supporting his family, and worked for over 33 years in the coal mines for Clinchfield Coal. Doing everything from general labor to fire boss to mine foreman. He was a proud 

member of the United Mine Workers of America. Lenville was also a Veteran of the United States Army where he served 

during the Vietnam War. He remained a humble man, never having a harsh word for anyone.

   Lenville was preceded in death by his parents, Lenville Sr. and Ella (Bray) Mullins; his wife, Edith Ann Mullins; his sisters 

Patsy Shortt, Margie Shortt , Sandra Mullins and infant Sarah; his brothers Jerry Mullins and Giles Mullins; his son-in-law Keith 

Whited; and brothers-in-law Carl Williams, Joe Shortt and Charles

Shortt.

   Survivors include his daughters Stephanie Whited-Castlewood, VA, Tracy Day and husband Stacey-Whitesburg, KY and Vicky 

Doss-Roanoke, VA; grandchildren Arron Codey Mullins and wife Abigail-Abilene, TX, Justin Len Mullins-Las Vegas, NV and Savannah Day-Whitesburg, KY; great-granddaughter Penny Grace Mullins; his loving companion of 26 years Judy Mullins-Pound, VA; a sister Shelby Jean Williams-Kingsport, TN; brothers Ronnie Mullins-Pound, VA and Ricky Mullins and wife Linda-Pound, VA; several nieces, nephews, cousins; special friend Ezra Dye; and a host of friends and loved ones.

   Funeral services will be conducted at 6:00 pm Thursday July 9, 2020 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Randy 

Carter officiating. The family will receive friends from4:00 pm until time of services.

   We will be following state mandated occupancy and social distancing 

standards in the funeral home. Masks must be worn and will not be provided by family or the funeral home. 

   Pound VFW Post 9600 will conduct military services on the funeral home parking lot. Burial will follow at the John Hop Mullins Cemetery-Pound, VA where Stacey Day, Richard Hodges, Junior Hylton, Robbie Sowards, Jeremey Sowards, Claude Hodges, Codey Mullins and Dule Couch will serve as pallbearers.

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

  CARTER LAKE, IOWA – Mary Joyce (Dorton) VanAckeren, 77, entered into eternity May 22, 2020 after an extended illness.

  Joyce was Christian of the Baptist faith. She loved her Lord and enjoyed going to church. Joyce loved her family and treasured the 

time she spent with them. She also enjoyed traveling with her husband, especially her trips back to the mountains and Pound to see her family, raising a garden, sewing and crocheting. Joyce was a member of the 

Fraternal Order of Eagles and the Disabled American veterans Auxillary. She was a former employee of MECO Corporation in Greeneville TN. Joyce was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and 

friend and will be missed by those that loved her. 

  Joyce was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald L. Van- Ackeren; her parents William Farley and Nora (Boggs) Dorton; her sisters, Beatrice Sturgill, Dora Mullins, Grace Sturgill and Margaret Crawford; her brothers Frederick “Ked” Dorton and Fletcher Dorton; a step- daughter, Michelle Higbee. 

  Survivors include her children Tamela Bridges- Council Buffs, Iowa, Phillip Bridges and wife Beverly- Siler City, NC, Marsha Harris and husband Randy- Carter Lake, Iowa and Jeffrey Bridges- Craigsville, 

WV; 12 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren;1 great –great- grandchild;

a sister Myrtle Beverly-Pound, VA; a step son- Ron VanAckeren; step daughters, Lynn Farar, Chris Kirkbride, Angela VanAckeren, Cheryl McLendo and Patty Travagline; numerous step grandchildren; several

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

  Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 am Wednesday July 29. 2020 at the Crouse Cemetery in Pound, VA with Reverend Junior Belcher officiating. Family and friends are asked to meet at the cemetery by 10:45am. 

 Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Mary Joyce Dorton VanAckeren.

  POUND, VA – David Horne, 67, entered into eternity Thursday July 2, 2020 from his residence. His loving wife Nancy and son Travis were by his side.

  David was of the Baptist faith and attended Martha’s Chapel Church. David drove a coal truck for approximately 23 years 

and also worked in the mines for about a year. He enjoyed fishing, watching the old westerns, John Wayne being one of his favorite actors, he also enjoyed auto racing and all kind of sports on TV. But what David loved doing the most was spending time with his family.

  David was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Ona (Phillips) Horne. 

  Survivors include his loving wife of 41 years Nancy (Jenkins) Horne-Pound, VA; his son, Travis Horne- Pound, VA; sisters Rose Marie Young and husband Jack -Unicoi, TN, Regina Horne- Pound, VA and Angela Turner and husband Floyd- Kingsport, TN; brothers, 

Charles Horne and wife Pam-Pound, VA, Tommy Horne- Johnson City, TN and John Horne and wife Lisa-Big Stone Gap, VA; special friends, Amy Bolling, and Doris and Dwight Tignor; several nieces, nephews 

and cousins and a host of friends and loved ones,

  Funeral services will be conducted at 12 Noon Thursday July 9, 2020 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Randy Carter officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00 am until time of services.

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

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

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

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

   POUND, VA- Gregory Allen “Fruit” Vanover, 58, passed away from his residence Saturday morning June 20, 2020.

   Greg was of the Baptist faith,a retired coal miner and a carpenter. He enjoyed drag racing with his sons, was an avid Miami Dolphins football fan, loved watching NASCAR and cheering on Mark Martin for the checkered flag, but Greg’s greatest love was the time he had with his children, especially his grandchildren.

   Greg was preceded in death by his parents, Hershel and Alta (Bevin) Vanover; a sister, Diane Carol “Big Mama” Bolling; a brother, Danny Hershel Vanover and brother-in-law, Gary Bolling.

   Survivors include his daughter, Jessica Mullins and companion Jake Cantrell-Pound, VA.; sons, Chris ; “Puff” Vanover and wife 

Kortney- Pound, VA., Timothy Vanover- Big Stone Gap, VA, Jordan Vanover and wife Autumn-TN and Derek Ratliff- Pound, 

VA.; grandchildren, Abigail Mullins, Landon Mullins, Lincoln Mullins, Lexi Vanover, Levi Vanover and Mason Ratilff; brothers, 

Dennis “Shack’ Vanover and wife Debbie-Wise, VA and Roger Vanover  and wife Debbie-Wise, VA; a sister, Bonnie Bolling and 

husband David–Pound, VA;  special nephew Chris Miller; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins; and a host of friends 

and loved ones.

   Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Tuesday June 23, 2020 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Elder Stacy Potter officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until time of services.

  Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 am Wednesday June 24, 2020 at the Vanover Family Cemetery-Pound, VA with Reverend Troy Belcher officicating.  Doyle Mullins, John Short, John Vanover, Charlie Vanover, Chris Miller and Buddy Collins will serve as pallbearers and Steven Vanover will serve as honorary pallbearer. Family and friends are asked to meet at the funeral home by 10:00 am to prepare to go in procession to the cemetery. 

   We will be following state mandated occupancy and social distancingstandards in the funeral home. Masks must be worn and will not be provided by the family or the funeral home.

   Baker Funeral Home–Pound , VA is serving the family of Greg Allen “Fruit” Vanover.

   WISE, VA – Michael “Shortty” Stanley, 42, passed away Monday, June 15, 2020 at the Johnson City Medical Center due to injuries from a tree cutting accident.

  Shortty was a hard worker, he believed in providing for his family. He had over 25 years experience cutting trees. He cherished the time he spent with his family and friends. Shortty loved the outdoors, riding horses, four wheelers and motorcycles. He also loved pickup trucks. Shortty was an avid Washington Redskin, Florida Gator and NASCAR fan.

  Shortty was preceded in death by preceded in death by his daughters Courtney Brooke Stanley and Michelle Brianne Stanley; and his grand-mother Avie Stanley and grand-mother Nellie Branham.

  Survivors include his wife Melissa (Ray)Stanley Wise, VA; his daughters Kirstin Shena Baker and husband Aaron-Wise,VA and Madison Nichole Stanley-Wise, VA; his son Joshua Ray–Wise, VA; his grandchildren Alayna Faith Baker and Elsie Grace Baker; his parents Woody Mike and Wilma (Branham)Stanley-Wise, VA; sisters Dawn Michelle Huff-Coeburn, VA and Dreama Crabtree and husband Brett-Wise, VA; a brother Jason Stanley and wife Michelle-Wise, VA; several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles; and a host of friends and family.

  Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 pm Friday June19, 2020 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Randy Carter officiating. The family will receive friends from 11:00 am until time of services. 

  Burial will following the Stanley Cemetery in the Duncan Gap section of Wise where family members and friends will serve as pallbearers.

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

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

  Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Michael “Shortty’ Stanley.

   POUND, VA – Wilma June Mullins, 81, entered peacefully 

into her eternal reward Monday June 15, 2020 from her residence.

  Wilma was a born again Christian and a member of Pyles 

Memorial Church for 40 plus years, She loved her Lord and going to 

Church. Hearing her family sing in church was so precious to her. 

She always had a kind word for everyone and a beautiful smile on 

her face. Wilma was one of the most kind, humble, giving people 

you could every meet. She treasured the time she shared with her 

loving family. Her husband Trent was the light of her life. She 

called him “Pap” and he called her “Diddy”. Wilma was so very 

proud of her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

   Wilma was preceded in death by her loving husband Trent Mullins, 

an infant son, Scotty Van Mullins; her parents, Bascom and Gertrude

(Gibson) Dotson: a sister, Lois Shortt; and a brother, Alvin Dotson.

   Survivors include her daughter, Vicky Lynn Phillips and husband 

Thea-Wise, VA; her son, Rob Mullins and wife Missy- Pound, VA; 

grand-children, Nakisha Robinson and husband Michael- Clintwood,

VA, Haley King and husband Matt- Big Stone Gap, VA, Robbie 

Mullins Jr.-Pound, VA; great grandchildren, TW Robinson, Nick

Robinson, Zoie King, Karsen King and Kimber Ann Mullins; 

a brother Stanley Dotson and wife Linda-Pound, VA; several nieces, 

nephews and cousins; her church family and a host of friends and 

loved ones to mourn her passing and cherish her memory.

   Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Wednesday June 17,

2020 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Troy Belcher

and Reverend Randy Carter officiating. The family will receive friends 

from 5:00 pm until time of services.

   Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 am Thursday June 18, 

2020 at the Eli Mullins Cemetery on Sock Hollow Road in Pound, VA

Where Robbie Mullins, Jr., Randy Shortt, Matt King, Michael Robinson, T W (Dub) Robinson, Nick Robinson and Elijah Mills 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 

   We will be following state mandated occupancy and social distance 

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

provided by the family or funeral home. 

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

June Mullins.

   POUND, VA - Harry Jeffrey Adams, 59,  passed away Saturday 

June 13, 2020 from the Holston Valley Medical Center-Kingsport,

TN after an extended illness.

   Jeff was a lifelong resident of Pound, VA. He was a 1979 graduate 

of Pound High School where he was an excellent baseball player. He 

was a former coal miner. Jeff enjoyed the outdoors, he was an avid coon 

hunter and enjoyed deer hunting, fishing, camping, hiking and ginseng 

hunting. He also liked riding four wheelers and motorcycles.   

   Jeff was preceded in death by his parents, Betty Sue Short Adams

and Charles Finley Adams; a sister Judy Adams Adler; and nieces, 

Kelly Betty Lana Adams and Melinda Suzanne Adams

   Survivors include his sisters Della Charlene Mullins and husband 

Darrell-Norton, VA and Stephanie Suzanne Boggs-Pound, VA; brothers 

Charles Joseph (Joey)-Pound, VA and David Brett Adams and wife Helen-

Virgie, KY; a nephew/adopted brother Hunter Adams; a niece Amy Lee 

Mullins; nephews Logan Jacob Mullins and Skylar Odell Boggs; and

a host of family members and friends. 

   Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Tuesday June 16, 2020

in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Robert Owens and 

Reverend Willie Stanley officiating. The family will receive friends from

5:00 pm until time of services.

   We will be following state occupancy and distance standards in the 

funeral home. Masks are to be worn and will not be provided by the 

family or the funeral home.  

   Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 am Wednesday June 17, 

2020 at the Short Family Cemetery on Sawmill Hollow Road-Pound, VA 

where family members will serve as pallbearers. Those attending 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 Harry

Jeffrey Adams.

   POUND, VA - Mrs. Ava Bowman, 91, went home to be with the Lord on Friday March 20, 2020 from Heritage Hall 

in Clintwood, VA.

  Ava was a Christian of the Freewill Baptist faith, she attended

Martha’s Chapel and Pyles Memorial Chapel when she was able.

Ava was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother,

sister, aunt and friend. She enjoyed family gatherings and taking 

care of her family. Ava loved to cook, gardening and canning.

She enjoyed old television shows like Gunsmoke and Andy 

Griffith.   

  Ava was preceded in death by her husband Essie Bowman; her 

parents James Lee and Ida Belle (Maggard) Mullins; a son 

Lawrence Bowman; sisters Kelsie Fletcher, Alta Stidham, Hazel 

Mullins, Callie Bowman, Belvie Mullins and Olga Bateman; a 

brother Emmitt Mullins; and a daughter-in-law Norma Bowman. 

  Survivors include her sons Rickie Bowman and wife Angie-

Pound, VA, Jimmy Bowman and wife Katrina-Pound, VA and 

Randel Bowman-Norton, VA; grandchildren Brett Bowman, 

Melina Bowman, Jimmy Lee Bowman, Manissa Adams, Cristen 

Roberts, Suzanne Adkins and Stacy Pennington; 14 great-grand-

Children; 2 great-great grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews 

and cousins; special friends Mima Sturgill, Janice Bolling, Ramona 

Sturgill and Tammy Branham and a host of friends and loved ones.

  Private funeral services with the immediate family will be conducted 

at 7:00 pm Sunday March 22, 2020 in the Baker Funeral Home 

Chapel with Reverend Randy Carter officiating. The family will 

receive friends from 6:00pm until time of services. 

   Graveside services will be conducted at 12 Noon Monday March 23,

2020 at the Mullins Family Cemetery on Hale Gap Road-Pound, VA 

where family members will serve as pallbearers. Family members 

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 Ava Victoria Bowman

   POUND, VA – Mrs. Emily Bolling, 81, entered into eternity Thursday March 12, 2020 from the Johnson City Medical Center

due to complications from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

  Emily was of the Baptist faith and attended Stevens Chapel Church in Wise, VA She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend. She lived her life to help others. Emily enjoyed quilting, her flowers, gardening,

canning and cooking. Her greatest joy was the time she spent with her family, especially her grandchildren. She lived a full and joyfull 

life and will be greatly missed.   

   Emily was preceded in death by her husband Owen Bolling; her parents Anderson and Eula (Howington) Short; her sisters, Peggy Phillips and Shirley Phillips; and her brothers Joe Short, Charles

Short and Ernie Short

  Survivors include her daughters Vanessa Sluss and husband Guy-Pound, VA, Angie Bolling-Pound, VA and Jennifer Lyall-Pound, VA; her son David Bolling and wife Tammie-Knoxville, TN; her grand- children Scott Boggs, Bobby Stallard, Gabriel Bolling, Tyler Sluss, Rachel Sluss and Shane Lyall; 6 great-grandchildren; a sister Gayla Phillips-Pound, VA; brothers Donnie Short-Wise, VA and Wayne Short-Clintwood, VA; several nieces, nephews cousins and a host of  friends and loved ones.

  Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Sunday March 15, 2020 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with reverend Frank Hall, Reverend Nolan Stanley and Elder Joe Phillips officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until time of services.

  Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 am Monday March 16, 2020 at the Banner-Bolling Cemetery-Pound, VA where grandsons and family members will serve as pallbearers. Family and friends are 

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

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

   POUND, VA – Hollis “Eddie” Everett Bevins Jr, passed away suddenly on Monday March 9, 2020 from the Dickenson Community Hospital, he was surrounded by his loving family. 

   Known as Eddie to family and Burger to classmates, he was a born again Christian. Eddie was a member of Payne Gap 

Freewill Baptist Church for 40+ years. He loved his Lord and was faithful in his attendance. Eddie was a devoted husband, 

son, uncle and friend. He was a retired heavy equipment operator with approximately 25 years of experience. His last jobs were with Ison Coal and A&G Coal. He enjoyed fishing, 

watching old classic TV, especially westerns with Gunsmoke and the Rifleman being two of his favorites. He also enjoyed the old CB radios and playing video games at The Rock Bar in Wise for years back when they were popular. Eddie loved spending time with his family and looked forward to family gatherings. 

   Eddie was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Kedric and Kate (Gentry) Bevins; maternal grandparents, John 

“Dock” and Ruth (Belcher) Hodges; special uncles, Clifford Bevins and Donnie Hodges; and a brother-in-law Dean Riner. 

   Left to cherish his memory are his fateful and loving wife of 33 ½ years, Vickie (Layne) Bevins and beloved “Baby Girl” his dog Pebbles –Pound, VA; his loving parents Reverend Hollis and Mary Louise Bevins-Pound, VA; a sister Donna Riner Eads 

and husband Chris of Pulaski, VA; two nieces Amy Riner of Utah and Holly Riner Croce and husband Alex of New Jersey; two nephews Christopher Eads and wife Tember and Benjamin Eads and wife Ashley of Pulaski, VA; a great nephew Lincoln Eads and 

another great nephew on the way (Holly and Alex) ; and many dear cousins and friends.

   Funeral services will be conducted at 12 Noon Thursday March 12, 2020 at the Payne Gap Freewill Baptist Church with Reverend Tom Slemp officiating. 

   Burial will follow in the Belcher Cemetery in East Jenkins, KY where Chris Eads, Preston Layne, Chris Layne, Cody Hamilton, 

Tyson Hamilton and Charlie Mullins will serve as pallbearers. Larry Rickman and Danny Short will be honorary pallbearers.

   The family will receive friends after 5:00 pm Wednesday March 11, 2020 at the Payne Gap Freewill Baptist Church where there will be a 7:00 pm song service.

   Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Hollis Everette Bevins, Jr.

  ABINGDON, VA – Mrs. Brazella Eileen Sturgill, 84, passed away Saturday March 7, 2020 from her residence. Her son and 

daughter-in-law were by her side. 

   Brazella was a former resident of Pound, VA She was of the Baptist faith and attended Mt Zion Baptist Church. She was the 

manager and retired from Peoples Bank of Pound/First Virginia Bank after 30+years, she was also co-owner and manager of B&J 

Grocery for 20 years. Brazella attended Dewey School and then graduated from Pound High School where she excelled in basketball and was a member of the 1953 state championship team. After her 

retirement she and Jack moved to Abingdon to be close to the lake so they could fish daily. She enjoyed painting, quilting, and caring for her flowers. She was an avid reader and enjoyed talking to her friends on the phone.

   Brazella was preceded in death by her husband Jack Sturgill; her parents Ewing Oliver Stidham, Sr. and Bessie Ellen (Meade) 

Stidham; a sister Jettie Stidham; brothers Ewing, Odell, Delmer and Troy Stidham; and a special niece Norma Jackson.

   Survivors include her son Jack A. Sturgill and wife Kathy-Abingdon, VA; grandson Jonathan Sturgill-Travis Air Force Base-Fairfield, CA; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; special friends Linda Lovens, 

Becky Nunley, Laura Stidham and Aleta Sturgill; and a host of friends 

and loved ones.

   Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Thursday March 12, 2020 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Randy Carter officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until time of services.

   Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 am Friday March 13, 

2020 at the Oliver Stidham Cemetery-Pound, VA where family members and friends will serve as pallbearers.

   Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving of Brazella Eileen Sturgill.

  POUND, VA – Cova Dean Boggs, 69, entered into eternity Friday March 6, 2020 from the University of Kentucky Medical Center afteran extended illness. His loving family was at his bedside.

   Cova was of the Baptist faith and attended Ralph Potter Memorial Church He was retired coal truck driver with 35+ years of experience. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. 

Cova enjoyed fishing and watching old westerns, and was an avid Duke Blue Devil Basketball and Dallas Cowboy fan. Cova was well known for sitting on his porch and waving as friends went bye. But his greatest joy was spending time with his family. 

   Cova was preceded in death by his parents, Swanson and Ada (Mullins) Boggs, a sister Eula Hensley hill; and brothers Eugene Boggs, James “Red”Boggs and Shelcy “Shag” Boggs.

   Survivors include his loving wife of 40 years  Gretta Boggs-Pound, VA; his daughter Jessica Sykes and husband Jon-Clintwood, VA; his son Jeremy Boggs-Pound, VA ; a granddaughter, Allison Sykes; sisters Shirley Thompson-Pound, VA, Jo Ann VanHuss-Pound, VA and Fayetta Swinney- Kingsport, TN; brothers, Thomas Boggs (Gail)-Thurmont, MD, Clifford Boggs (Carol)-Frankfort, KY, Wallace “Bud” Boggs (Connie)-Thurmont, MD and Douglas Boggs (Faye)-Louisville, KY; several nieces, nephews and cousins and a host of friends and loved ones. 

   Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Monday March 9, 2020 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Elder Stacy Potter and Reverend Josh Dingus officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until 

time of services.

   Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 am Tuesday March 10, 2020 at the Boggs Cemetery on Little Meadow Road-Pound, VA where his nephews Jake, Claude, Roger, Tony, Kent, Bo, Cliff, Jerry and Kenny

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 Cova Dean Boggs.

  BIG STONE GAP, VA - Lawrence A. Baker, 72, entered into eternity Tuesday March 3, 2020 from his residence after an extended illness. He was surrounded by his loving family.

   Lawrence was of the Baptist faith, he attended Cedar Ridge Baptist Church until he was physically unable to do so. He was a former resident of Jenkins, KY. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. Lawrence was 

the former maintenance superintendent at the Elkhorn Country Club Golf Course at Jenkins, KY for approximately 20 years. 

He loved his job and believed in providing for his family. Lawrence enjoyed hunting, horses, farming (especially caring 

for his chickens), racing cars, and watching NASCAR races. He was a lifetime member of the NRA. But his greatest joy 

was spending time with his family.

   Lawrence was preceded in death by his parents Crockett and Delphia (Anderson) Baker; his sisters Alpha Bartley, Evalena 

Johnson, Alice Baker, Alta Baker and Alma Baker; and his Brothers, Rollie Curtis Baker, Lee Baker and James Baker.

   Survivors include his loving wife of 52 years, Betty (Kelly) Baker-Big Stone Gap, VA; his daughters Penelope Lane Baker Hays and husband Josh-Lawrenceburg, KY and Leslie Lynn Baker and husband Jeff Smith-Murfreesboro, TN; grandchildren, Brookelyn Hays, Zoie Hays, Mackenzie Baker and Bryant Smith; great- grand- daughter Leighan Christine Baker; sister Edna Mae Baker- Hindman, KY; brothers, John Baker-Mims, FL, Leonard  Baker- Providence, RI and Sylvan Baker Shepherdsville, KY; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; a special friend Jack Chandler and a host of friends and loved ones. 

   Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 pm Thursday March 5, 2020 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Minister Dolph Kelly officiating. The family will receive friends from 11:00 am until time of services.

   Burial will follow in the Rob Ratliff Cemetery on Elkhorn Creek in Shelby Gap, KY where Jeff Smith, Josh Hays, Clay Barker, Carlos ( Karo) Sluss, better known as “Little Brother” and Carlos Bush and Keith Bevins will serve will as pallbearers. 

   Honorary pallbearers will be Valley Fire Department with a special thank you to Crystal Stidham ,better known as “Little Sister.”

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

  POUND, VA- James Todd Adams, 55, passed away Monday March 2, 2020 from the Norton Community Hospital-Norton, VA. His loving family was by his bedside.

   Todd was of the Methodist faith and attended the United Methodist Church- Pound, VA. Todd enjoyed being outdoors , going hiking, camping and gardening.

He was also an avid reader, loved listening to a variety of music, and drawing. Todd was so very proud of his two daughters and spending time with them and his 

family was priceless to him. 

   Todd was preceded in death by his father, James Woodrow Adams; his brother, David Mark Adams; his maternal grandparents Gorman and Cora Roberson; his paternal grandparents Woodrow and Florence Adams; and a special friend, Jeff Large. 

   Survivors include his wife, Victoria (Boggs) Adams- Pound, VA; daughters, Jadis Wednesday Adams and Lillith Tenille Adams both of the home; his mother, Mary

Irene (Roberson) Adams- Pound, VA; a brother and friend, Kenas Scot Adams and wife Tina Marie - Pound, VA; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins; special

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

   Per Todd’s wishes, he was to be cremated and a memorial service will be held at a later date.

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

   NORTON, VA – Joseph Benjamin Powers, 76, passed away unexpectedly Sunday March 1, 2020 at Norton Community Hospital.

   Joe was of the Baptist faith. He was a loving father, brother and friend. He was a graduate of Pound High School and Virginia Tech where he earned a masters degree. Joe was a retired Professional Engineer. He had worked at the Norfolk Naval Station, Bethlehem Steel in Jenkins, KY and retired from Penn Virginia with a total of over 50 years work experience. He was blessed with both common and book sense. 

   Joe enjoyed exercising, he was regular at the gym and spin cycle classes. He was a dedicated runner until he was unable to continue. He loved his dogs and  walked them daily. Joe was a regular at high 

school sporting events and enjoyed watching boxing. He was an avid reader and enjoyed word puzzles.

   Joe was preceded in death by his parents Lonnie and Ruth (Sutphin) Powers.

   Survivors include his daughter, Heather Landrum and husband David-Bluffton, S C; his long time companion Corina Torres-Norton, VA; a sister Marcella Powers-Pound, VA; a brother Fred Powers and wife Ann-Chesterfield, MI; special children Jaime Foster, Naomi Torres and Alena Bowen who affectionately called him “Pappy Joe”; a niece Dawn Hammond; a nephew Ben Powers; special friends Kyle and Bob Redman; and a host of friends and loved ones to mourn his passing and cherish his memory. 

   Memorial services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Wednesday March 4, 2020 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Troy Belcher officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until time of services.   

   In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Wise County Animal Shelter or to the charity of your choice.

   Home-Pound, VA is serving the family Joseph Benjamin Powers.

NEON, KY- Susie Jane Bentley, 92, passed away Friday February 28, 2020 from her home. She was surrounded by her loving family.

  Susie was a homemaker, she loved that job, taking care of her family was very important to her. Susie was an avid reader, 

she also enjoyed sewing, gardening and canning. She attended church regularly until she was unable to do so.  

  Susie is preceded in death by her husband, Ballard Bentley; her parents, Morgan and Isabell (Fleming) Bentley; a daughter, 

Wilma Bentley; sisters, Maywood Bentley and Opal Bentley; brothers, Paul Bentley, Hayes Bentley, Clarence Bentley, Bill 

Bentley, Lloyd Bentley and Carlos Bentley.

  Survivors include her daughter, Gail Fleming and husband Jerry-Tuscaloosa, AL; grandchild, Amelia Deel, Cindy Stewart,

Shelly Fomby, Richard Caudill and Stephen Ray Fleming: several great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; 

numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; her caregivers, Sally Toler. Nina Rose, Lori Collins and Valerie Taylor; and a host of friends and loved ones to mourn her passing and cherish her memory.

  Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 pm Sunday March 1, 2020 at the Neon Church of Christ- Neon, KY with Preacher 

John King officiating. Burial will follow in the Haven of Rest Cemetery-Mayking, KY where family members will serve as 

pallbearers.

  The family will receive friends starting at 12:00 noon Saturday

February 29, 2020 at the Neon Church of Christ. There will be 

a 7:00pm song service.

  Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Susie Jane Bentley.

   LAWRENCEBURG. KY - Mrs. Carrie Joyce (Kaye) Bentley, 87, entered into eternity Sunday February 23, 2020 from the Signature Healthcare Heritage Hall facility.

   Mrs. Bentley was a Christian and a member of the Church of Christ.

She attended church in Winchester, KY until her health would no longer allow. Before that she attended church in McRoberts, KY and Valparaiso, IN. She loved worshipping her Lord and was faithful in her attendance. 

   Kaye was a loving wife, sister, aunt and friend. She was born and raised in McRoberts, KY until she married Samuel Bentley and they made their home in Valparaiso, IN. After retirement they moved back to McRoberts, KY until they moved to Winchester, KY in 1985 where she lived for 30 years. Kaye loved country music and enjoyed playing cards, especially Rook. She led a private and content life.

   Kaye was preceded in death by her parents, Morgan B. Johnson, Sr.

and Bertha (Quillen) Johnson ; her husband Samuel H. Bentley; sisters, Rhudell Spears, Faye Hampton and Mae Spears; brothers, Joel Johnson and Morgan Johnson, Jr.; nieces, Judy Spears and Bertha Hampton; and 

nephews William B. Spears, Jr, Edwin M. Spears Jr. and Fred H. Spears.

   Survivors include her nieces Jewel Spears, Paula Adams, Deborah 

Counts, Bertha Gaye Tackett and Karen Dewhirst; her nephews David Spears, Stephen Johnson, Frank Hampton, William Spears, Jimmy Spears and Joel Johnson; and a host of friends and loved ones to mourn 

her passing and cherish her memory.

   Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 pm Tuesday February 25, 2020 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Evangelist Chris Fleming officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00 am until time of services.

   Graveside committal services will follow in the Haven of Rest Cemetery-Mayking, KY where nephews and great-nephews will serve as pallbearers.

   Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Mrs. Carrie Joyce Bentley.

   Wise, VA/Dewitt, MI- Mrs. Margie Gage, 76, passed away 

Sunday February 16, 2020 from the Burcham Hills Retirement 

Community in East Lansing after a brief illness.

Margie was a Christian of the Old Regular Baptist faith. She 

was born December 6, 1943 in Shelby Gap, KY to the late Manuel 

and Elsie Vanover. She was a former employee of General Motors, 

having lived several years in Lansing, MI. before moving to Wise, 

VA. 

  Margie was a loving and devoted wife, mother, sister aunt and 

friend. She had a special bond with her son Jeffery until his passing 

on July 4, 2019. He had lived with and taken care of her until the time 

of his illness, at which time she cared for him until his passing. Margie 

loved going to church and reading her Bible. She also enjoyed cooking 

and keeping house. She liked old television shows like Mayberry and 

Gomer Pyle USMC, and gospel and country music.

   Margie was preceded in death by her parents Manuel Vanover and 

Elsie (Wright) Fields;  and her beloved son Jeffrey Wright.

   Survivors include her sisters Loraine Domagalski (Dennis)-Dewitt, MI, 

Marie Maynard (Roger)-Sulphur Springs, TX and Lillian Johnson (Earl)-

Dewitt, MI; a brother Eugene Vanover-Greenville, TX; several nieces, 

nephews and cousins;; her church family and a host of friends and loved ones.

   Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Friday February 21, 2020

in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Elders Robert Osborne, James 

Tackett and Carson Wright officiating. The family will receive friends 

from 5:00 pm until time of services.

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

February 22, 2020 at the Laurel Grove Cemetery-Norton, VA where 

family members and friends will serve as pallbearers. Family members 

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

prepare to go in procession to the cemetery.

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

Gage.

   POUND, VA – Joyce Ann Boggs, 62, entered into eternity Friday

February 14, 2020 from her residence. She was surrounded by her

loving family.  

    Joyce was of the Baptist faith. She was a loving wife, mother, 

grandmother, sister and friend. Joyce was a fantastic cook. She 

loved to feed her family and friends. Joyce was an independent 

and strong willed woman. She was as comfortable helping Steve 

in the barn as she was cleaning her house.

   Joyce was ready to join Steve, after nearly 30 years of marriage

the last eight months apart had seemed unbearable and the Lord 

saw fit to reunite them in Heaven on Valentines Day.

   Joyce was preceded in death by her loving and devoted husband 

Steven Boggs on June 10, 2019. In addition she was preceded in 

death by her parents, Roy Calvin and Ruth Terry.

   Survivors include her daughters Jennifer Strange and husband 

Chris-Pound, VA and Megan Nicely and husband Garth-Wise, VA;

her sons Travis Crabtree and wife Tracie-Richlands, VA and Jamie 

Hyden-Norton, VA; grandchildren Josh Strange, Lindsey Strange,

Haven Crabtree, Hailyn Crabtree, Anistyn Crabtree, Mallory Mullis

and Stetson Nicely; a sister, Joan Terry and husband Curtis Mullins- 

SC; several nieces, nephews and cousins; special friends Toni Jo 

Salyer and Judy Noble; and a host of friends and loved ones.

   Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 pm Sunday February 16,

2020 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Randy Carter 

and Elder Stacy Potter officiating. The family will receive friends from 

12 Noon until time of services.

   Graveside committal services will follow at the Addington Cemetery 

on Scott Roberson Hollow Road-Wise, VA where Travis Crabtree, Garth Nicely. Chris Strange, Josh Strange and Jamie Hyden will serve as pallbearers. 

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