Obituaries

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   POUND, VA – Thomas McKinley (Kenneth) Campbell, 78, entered peacefully into his eternity Sunday January 26. 2020 

from Norton Community Hospital. He was surrounded by his loving family.

   Kenneth was a devoted Christian, husband, father, grandfather and brother. He had fought a long and courageous battle with

cancer and had kept the faith and determination until the Lord called him home. He was a veteran of the United States Army, 82nd Airborne Division. Kenneth was retired coal miner from Westmoreland Coal Co. with over 26 years of service. Kenneth 

loved spending time with his loving family, fishing and hunting with his grandchildren, and making lots of memories with his 

family. 

   Kenneth was preceded in death by his father Tom Campbell, his mother Lila (Nickles) Campbell and a brother Roy Campbell.   

   Survivors include his loving wife of 46 years, Linda (Strange) Campbell; his daughters, Karen Bailey and husband Mike-Wise, VA, Carol Campbell–Pound, VA and Vickie Mullins and husband Kain-Pound, VA; sons Bobby Campbell and wife Kim-Wise, VA and Reverend Chris Strange and wife Jennifer-Pound, VA; seven grandchildren Andrew Nash, Hannah Cantrell and husband Alex, Josh Strange, Lindsey Strange. Dustin Bailey, Danielle Stanley and Clinton Mullins; six great grandchildren, Dave, Aryann and 

Ryan Bailey, Madison, Jesslyn and Grayson Stanley; five brothers Ernest (Betty), Howard (Patty), Charlie (Mary), Terry (Barbara) 

and Reggie (Rebecca) Campbell; four sisters Brenda (Mike)Taylor, Kathy (Terry) Rose, Linda (Dave ) Pilkenton and Debbie Campbell; special niece, Mary Elizabeth; pawpaw’s kids Cole, Parker and 

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

   The family would like to extend a special thank you to the Southwest Virginia Regional Cancer Center staff and nurses; to Dr. Nicholas Cook and Dr. Stephan Frye and to Norton Community Hospital staff 

and nurses of the ICU and Med-Surg I.

   Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Tuesday January 28, 2020 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Chris 

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

   Pound VFW Post 9600 will conduct military graveside services at 12:45 pm Wednesday, January29, 2020 in the funeral home parking 

lot. Graveside services will follow in the Strange/Campbell Family Cemetery-Pound, VA where Andrew Nash, Joshua Strange, Dustin Bailey, Kain Mullins, Michael Bailey and Alex Cantrell will serve as pallbearers. Family and friends are asked to meet at Baker Funeral Home by 11:30 am to prepare to go in procession to the cemetery.

   Baker Funeral Home –Pound, VA is serving the family of Thomas McKinley  (Kenneth) Campbell.

  POUND, VA – Christina Anne Mullins, 46, left on her journey to Heaven Saturday January 25, 2020 from the University of 

Virginia Medical Center-Charlottesville, VA after an extended illness. Her husband Stephen and father Rev. Danny Mullins were by her side.

   Christina was a born again Christian and a member of Davis Chapel Freewill Baptist Church-Norton, VA. She was a loving 

wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend. Christina enjoyed crafts, family vacations, especially going to the 

beach, watching Golden Girls and  The Andy Griffith Show on TV. She had a special place in her heart for animals, didn’t matter 

what kind, she loved them all, especially her chihuahua Rico. But spending time with her family and friends was something she 

always looked forward to doing.

Christina as preceded in death by her father-in law Curtis Mullins. 

   Survivors include her husband Stephen Mullins- Pound, VA; her daughter, Patience Mullins -Pound, VA; her parents, Reverend Danny and Freida (Carter) Mullins-Pound, VA; a grandson, Warren Carter; a brother, Kevin Mullins-Pound, VA; nephew Kent Mullins and wife Tessa- Big Stone Gap, VA; niece Kayla Mullins-Pound, VA; great nephews, Chance Mullins and William Roach; great nieces, Ava Mullins, Aubree Mullins and Gracie Bright; special uncle, Linville Bowman; mother-in-law, Gloria Mullins; brothers- in law, Mark Mullins and family and Roger Mullins and family; schoolmate and longtime friend, 

Nicole (Nicki) Dotson; several aunts, uncles and cousins; her church family; and a host of friends and loved ones.

   Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Wednesday January 29, 2020 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Bill Craft officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until time of services.

   Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 am Thursday January 30, 2020 at Laurel Grove Cemetery Norton, VA where family members and friends will serve as pallbearers. Family and friends are asked to meet at Baker Funeral Home by 10:00 

am to prepare to go in procession to the cemetery.

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

   POUND, VA – Elder Donnie West, 72, entered into eternity Wednesday January 22, 2020 after a brave and courageous battle 

with cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family.

   Donnie was a born again Christian and a man of faith. He had faithfully served as Pastor of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church-Pound, VA for 46 years. He was devoted to his God and lived the life that he preached.

   Donnie was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. He believed in family values and lived by them. He believed in setting an example for his family and provided many life lessons 

as he raised his children and grandchildren.    Donnie loved gardening and canning. His dairy was well stocked and well organized.

He enjoyed taking care of flowers. Donnie coached little league baseball and peanut football. He loved to watch his kids and grandkids play ball. Donnie was faithful to his church and his family, he loved to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ.  

   Donnie was preceded in death by his parents Kermit and Marie (Kiser) West and his maternal grandparents Homer and Lola Kiser who raised him.

   Survivors include his loving wife of 55years Kay (Morgan) West; a daughter, Rebecca West-Pound, VA; sons Michael West and wife 

Liz- Lexington, KY and Joshua West and wife Elizabeth-Pound, VA; grandchildren Dustin Fleming and wife Mattie-Troy, TX, Jordan 

Fleming and wife Kelsey-Wise, VA, Kara Elizabeth West-Wise, VA, Haven Rasnick and husband Devin-Wise, VA and Nate West-Pound, VA; great-grandchildren Bryson Fleming, Brystal Fleming, Landon 

Rasnick, Maci Rasnick, Freya Rose , Leanna Rose, Heidi Taylor and Baby Boy Fleming; sisters Beatrice Krintz and Brenda Burgett- 

Indiana; brothers Ronnie West and Kenneth West-Indiana; brothers and sisters in law Tim Morgan. Ben Morgan, Gail Roberts and Kathy 

Kelly; several nieces, nephews and cousins; his church family and a host of friends and loved ones. 

   The family will receive friends after 5:00 pm Friday January 24, 2020 at Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA where there will be a 7:00 pm evening service.

   Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 am Saturday January 25, 2020 at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church-Pound, VA with Reverend Troy Belcher officiating.

   Burial will follow in the West Family Cemetery-Pound, VA where Mike West, Josh west, Jordan Fleming, Devin Rasnick, Justin Morgan, Randall Cantrell, Nate West, Bryson Fleming and Landon Rasnick will serve as pallbearers.

  Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Elder Donnie West.

   WISE, VA – William Shane Boggs, 51, entered calmly into eternity Saturday January 18, 2019 from his mother’s

residence. He was surrounded by his loving family.

   Shane was of the Baptist faith. He was a former welder and metalfabricator.He was mechanically inclined but was really talented at metal work. Shane loved the outdoors, he enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping. He liked to go four wheeling and feel the freedom that it gave him. Shane really enjoyed spending time with his family 

and friends.

   Shane was preceded in death by his father Terry Neal Boggs; his maternal grandparents, Clyde and Mary Dingus and his paternal grandmother, Doris Boggs.

Survivors include his mother and step-father, Judy and Jesse Ring- Big Stone Gap, VA; a son, Austin Neal Boggs and wife Suzanne-

Culpepper, VA; grandchildren Hunter Boggs and Madelynn Boggs; step-sons Josh Marshall and wife Whitney-Norton, VA and Jake Ballou and fiancé Melissa Taylor-Norton, VA; step-grandchildren, Carter Marshall, Adeline Marshall and Lincoln Ballou; his grandfather William Burkley Boggs-Wise, VA; half brother Wesley Boggs-Pound, VA; half sisters Tammy Stanley and husband Joel-Big Stone Gap, VA and Reagan Boggs-Kingsport, TN; his estranged wife Teresa Elkins 

Boggs; several aunts, uncles and cousins; and a host of friends and loved ones.

   Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 am Tuesday January 21, 2019 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Elder Stacy Potter and Reverend Randy Carter officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00 am until time of services. Burial will follow at the Addington Cemetery in Scott Roberson Hollow-Wise, VA where family and friend will serve as pallbearers.

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

   NORTON, VA – David Mullins, 70, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday December 31, 2019 at Norton Community Hospital. His 

family was at his bedside.

   David was of the Baptist faith. He was a former truck driver and enjoyed reading his bible, fishing, watching westerns, woodworking and tinkering on cars and small engines. 

   David was preceded in death by his parents, Curtis and Violet Mullins; a daughter Sylvia Large; a son, Tim Mullins; a sister Judy Lawson and brothers James Mullins and Garl Mullins.

   Survivors include his daughters, Virginia “Jenny” Mullins and husband Jeff-Pound, VA, Brenda Burnopp and husband Joe-Coeburn, 

VA and Nina Hensley and husband Nick-Norton, VA; grandchildren Greg Mullins, Nathaniel Mullins, Gabrielle Large, Skylar Large, Allison Burnopp, Joshua Burnopp, Joseph “Bubba” Burnopp, Hannah 

Miller, Courtney Miller and TJ Miller; great grandchildren Ashlynn Mullins, Brantley Mullins, Isabella Burnopp, Desiree Willis and 

Shyanne Willis; sisters, Verna Stidham-Coeburn, VA, Velma Salyers- Coeburn, VA and Francis Willis-Clintwood, VA; a brother Charles Mullins-Coeburn, VA; the mother of his children, Pauline Mullins- Norton, VA; several nieces, nephews and cousins; his special pet Buttons; and a host of friends and loved ones to mourn his passing and cherish his memory.

   Memorial services will be held at 7:00 pm Thursday January 2, 2020 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend John Mullins officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until time of services.

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

   WISE, VA – Sharon Yvonne Phillips, 74, entered peacefully into her eternal reward Friday December 27, 2019 from Holston Valley Medical Center, Kingsport, TN. Her loving family was by her side.

  Sharon was of the Christian faith. She was a loving wife, mother, daughter, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend.

Sharon was a member of the ladies auxillary at the Wise Fire Department, where she also cleaned and scheduled events at the 

Bingo Barn. She was an avid reader, she enjoyed crossword puzzles, 

birdwatching, cleaning house, and caring for her mother, her kids and her grandkids  

  Sharon was preceded in death by her biological father, Eugene Hicken, and her Dad, William C. “Curt” Boggs.                         

   Survivors include her husband of 55 years Sam Phillips-Wise, VA; her mother, Anna Ethel Boggs-Wise, VA; her daughters, Cindy 

Rutherford and husband Mike-Pound, VA and Melinda Wright and 

husband Sean-Wise, VA; her son Duane Phillips and wife Kim-Wise, 

VA; her grandchildren Genie Hamilton and husband John, Kayley 

Church and husband Caleb, Justin Rutherford and wife Jennifer, Jacob 

Rutherford, Julie Rutherford, Samantha Wright, Megan Wright, Katelyn 

Wright, Dylan Hall and Ethan Hall; great-grandchildren Evan Brickey, 

Emilee Brickey and Emmitt Church; brothers Gary Hicken and wife Imogene and Michael Glenn Hicken; nephews Michael Hicken and 

wife Elizabeth and Donnie Hicken; several nieces, nephews and cousins; 

her extended 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 Sunday December 29, 2019 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Ben Murphy officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until time of services.

  Graveside services will be conducted at 1:00 pm Monday December 

30, 2019 at the Bolling Cemetery in the Flat Gap section of Pound, VA

where family members will serve as pallbearers. Family and friends are 

asked to meet at Baker Funeral Home by 11:30 am to prepare to go in 

procession to the cemetery.

  Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Sharon Yvonne Phillips.

RADFORD, VA – Melissa Robinson Ealey entered into eternity

Wednesday December 18, 2019 after a brief illness. She was surrounded 

by her loving husband and family. 

  Melissa was a Christian and a member Gethesmane Baptist Church-

Radford VA and a former member of Ferbie Chapel Church-Pound, VA.

She was blessed with a beautiful voice which she used for God’s glory

and sang with her family  The grace Quartet for many years. She loved 

music, singing, poetry, photography, flowers, her dog Riley and her family.

Although she was never blessed with children of her own, each one of her 

nieces and nephews held a special place in her heart.. Her great-nephew 

gave her the name “ Mamaw Missy” of which she was honored. She was

an employee of Virgina Tech for the last 19 years

  Melissa was preceded in death by her parents Wiliam Lester and Thettie 

Meade Robinson; one brother, Randy Robinson; one sister Emma Jo 

McKisic; her father-in-law Bud Ealey; her paternal grandparents, Hobart and 

Flora Robinson; and her maternal grandparents, John and Winnie Meade.

  Survivors include her loving husband of 31 years, James E. Ealey-Radford, 

VA; brother, Danny Robinson-Pound, VA, sister Karen Elkins and husband 

Mike. all of Pound, VA, sister Debbie Mercer and husband Roy of Brunswick, 

GA, sister Lisa Reynolds and husband Brian –Radford, VA, mother-in-law 

Joyce Surratt-Radford, VA. She is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, 

great-nieces, great nephews and cousins.

  The family would like to thank Dr. McCoy and the Blue Ridge Cancer 

Center-Blacksburg, VA for their kindness and wonderful care of Melissa.

  Visitation will be at Gethsemane Baptist Church-Radford, VA on Friday 

December 29, 2019 from 4-7:00 pm with a service following at the church.

  Visitation will also be held at Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA Sunday 

December 22, 2019 from 4-7:00 pm with service to follow.

  Graveside services will be held Monday December 23, 2019 at 1:00 pm 

at the Meade Family Cemetery on Ferbie Road in Pound, VA where Danny 

Robinson, Rick McKisic, Tim McKisic, Brett Johnson, Matthew Mercer, 

and Andy Elkins will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are all

nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews. Family members and friends 

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

procession to the cemetery. 

   EOLIA, KY -  Lowell Hampton, 82, entered into eternity 

Friday December 13, 2019 from the Johnson City Medical 

Center due to complications from a stroke.

   Lowell was a Christian of the Baptist faith. He was a loving 

husband, father, grandfather , uncle and friend. Lowell was a 

retired coal miner with over 35 years experience. He was also 

a 20 + year member of the United Mine Workers of America.

Lowell loved to work and provide for his family, he was a jack 

of all trades and loved to tinker with and fix almost anything.

He had the patience of Jobe. He enjoyed gardening and being 

outdoors. But his greatest joy was being PaPaw Lowell to 

his granddaughter Kayla.

   Lowell was preceded in death by his parents, James W. and 

Vonda (Sturgill) Hampton; sisters Cleo Brock and Audrey 

Engle; and brother Lester Hampton.

Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Barbara (Parsons) 

Hampton-Eolia, KY; his son Greg Hampton and wife Tammy-

Eolia, KY; granddaughter Kayla Hampton; sisters, Ruby Adams-

Eolia, KY and Laura Fields-Cowan, KY; sister and brother-in-

law Wanda Marie and Melburn McKnight-Eolia, KY; several 

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

ones to mourn his passing and cherish his memory.

   Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Saturday 

December 14, 2019 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with 

Reverend Troy Belcher officiating. The family will receive 

friends from 5:00 pm until time of services. 

   Graveside services will be conducted at 11:30 am Sunday 

December 15, 2019 at the J D Maggard Cemetery-Eolia, KY

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  

Lowell Hampton 

   POUND, VA – Larry Collier, 67, entered into eternity Wednesday 

December 11, 2019 from the Johnson City Medical Center after a 

brief battle with pancreatitis.. He was surrounded by his loving family.

   Larry was Christian of the Baptist faith. He had attended Martha’s

Chapel Church and Mt. Zion Church. Larry was a loving husband, 

father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He was former heavy 

equipment operator and was self-employed in the logging business

as well. Larry was a cattle farmer and had horses and sheep as well.

He was a member of the Coalfield Beef Cattlemans Association. He

loved the outdoors. Every stranger he met became a friend. He never 

had a bad thing to say about anyone. Larry was an inspiration and a 

light for others. He loved his family, especially his grandbabies and 

they loved their Paw.    

   Larry was preceded in death by his parents Otis and Mary (Raleigh) 

Collier; a grandson, Logan Jase Collier; and brothers Arnold Collier, 

Millard Collier, Monroe Collier, Chester Collier and Arlie Collier, Sr.

   Survivors include his loving wife of 45years, Jill (Slemp) Collier; a 

daughter, Amber Boggs and husband Justin; sons, Jarrod Collier and 

wife Ashley,Brett Collier and wife Carissa, Ryan Collier and Stacy 

Collier, all of Pound, VA; grandchildren Chance Boggs, Alex Collier, 

Lexie Collier, Shawn Collier, Kyla Collier and Jaxon Collier; sisters 

Mabel Mullins-Pound, VA, Edith Dippery-Round Rock, TX and 

Rhonda Peake and husband Dwight-California; brothers Cecil Collier 

and companion Pat Phillips-Pound, VA and Doug Collier and wife 

Judy-Eolia, KY; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of 

friends and loved ones to mourn his passing and cherish his memory.

   Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Friday December 13,

2019 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Jimmy Slemp

and Reverend Joel Cantrell officiating. The family will receive friends 

from 5:00 pm until time of services. 

   Graveside services will be conducted at 1:00 pm Saturday December

14, 2019 at the Collier Family Cemetery-Pound, VA where Dakota 

VanHuss, Alex Colllier, Shawn Collier, Chance Boggs, Justin Boggs

and Evan Sturgill will serve as pallbearers.

   Family and friends are asked to meet at Baker Funeral Home by 

12 Noon to prepare to go in procession to the cemetery.

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

SEVERN, MARYLAND- Henry Allan Conley, 69, passed away on October 7, 2019 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Born October 18, 1949 in Pound, VA to the late Troy and Ethel (Stephens) Conley.

   Henry served in the United States Army, owned his own HVAC business for 25 years which he then retired. Henry enjoyed spending time with his family, fishing, shooting pool, going on long drives, dancing, watching the sky and sunsets, Mt. Dew, listening to old county music and bluegrass music, watching western movies and visiting his home-town throughout the years.

    Henry is survived by his wife, Patricia Conley, daughters, Rebecca Conley, Michelle Dedo, Trica Garland, Erin Conley and Amanda Conley- Green; 9 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.

   Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00am Thursday October 10, 2019 in the Conley Cemetery - Pound, VA. with Reverend Randy Carter officiating. Family and friends are asked to meet at the funeral home by 10:00am to prepare to go in procession to the cemetery.

   In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Henry Conley’s memory to the Alzheimer’s Association at ALZ.org.

   Baker Funeral Home- Pound, VA and Kirkley- Ruddick Funeral Home-Glen Burnie, MD is serving the family of Henry Allan Conley.

      HAZARD, KY--- Patricia Sexton, 57, entered into eternity Wednesday September 18, 2019 from the Greg and Noreen Wells Hospice Center in Hazard, KY where she was surrounded by her loving family.   

   Patricia was born on July 17, 1962 in Newport, KY. Patricia was a loving mother and grandmother. She lived a simple life was liked by all who knew her. Patricia enjoyed sports, watching tv and most of all spending time with her grandchildren.

   Patricia was preceded in death by her parents, James Richard Williams and Joy Williams, her husband, Mazel Sexton, a Sister, Barbara (Williams) Meade, a son James Ross Sexton, and a brother, Billy Williams.

   Survivors include her daughter, Kristie Sexton, - Neon, KY, Her sons Richard Allen Sexton, Paint Lick, KY, Mazel Steven Sexton, Oakwood, VA, a Brother, Jimmy Williams, Covington, VA, Five Grandchildren, Christopher Brock, Ethan Gayhar, Deerreick Sexton, Mazel Blevins, and Brendagale Blevins. 

   Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM in the Fleming Church of God September 20, 2019 with Minister Freddy Johnson. The family will receive friends from 5:00PM until 9:00 PM.

   Funeral Services will be conducted 11:00 AM Saturday September 21, 2019 in the Fleming Church of God with minister Freddy Johnson. Graveside Services will follow in the Potter Cemetery on Haymond hill in Fleming-Neon, KY.

   Baker Funeral Home is serving the Family of Patricia Sexton.

   JENKINS, KY – Daniel Eugene Ashbrook, 76, entered into 

eternity Thursday September 12, 2019 after an extended illness from the Pikeville Medical Center. 

   Daniel was a Christian and attended the Burdine Freewill Baptist Church. He was a veteran of the United States Army.

Daniel was a Licensed Practical Nurse, he worked for ARH Hospitals of 6 years and for 20 + years for Mountain Comprehensive Healthcare before becoming disabled and 

having to retire.

   Daniel enjoyed traveling, especially to Florida, he loved it there and visited as often as possible. He loved the sand and the sun and was always happy on the beach. Daniel was an avid University of Kentucky Wildcat fan. He was a loving son, brother, uncle and friend. Always smiling and quick to give words of encouragement. He will be missed by his family, friend and co-workers.

   Daniel was preceded in death by his parents, Vince and Violet (Webb) Ashbrook; a brother, Delmer Ashbrook who 

was killed in action in Vietnam; and two sisters, Patsy Fields and Deanna Webb.

   Survivors include his sister Judy Mullins and husband Joe-Pound, VA; nephews, Greg and Jay; nieces, Jen, Tressa, Vonda, 

Debbie, Denola and Terri; special great nephew Joseph and great-niece Grace; his co-workers at Mountain Comp and a 

host of friends and loved ones.

   Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Saturday September 14, 2019 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with 

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

   Pound VFW Post 9600 will conduct military services at 11:00 am Sunday September 15, 2019 in the Baker Funeral Home parking lot. Burial will follow in the Evergreen Cemeteryin Whitesburg, KY. Family and friends are asked to meet at Baker Funeral Home by 10:00 am.

   Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Daniel Eugene Ashbrook.  

  POUND, VA – Berlin Austin. 99 went to his heavenly home on September 4, 2019 from Norton Community Hospital after a sudden 

illness. He was born November 29, 1919 to Dewey and Snoda (Branham)  Austin. Berlin was honorably discharged from the 

Merchant Marines after WWII. He served aboard the Goucher Victory. 

   Berlin was a lifelong resident of Pound, VA. he was the owner-operator of Austin Coal Trucking. He began hauling timber for 

Consolidated Coal Company in his early years and later on he hauled supplies into Virginia to help build the Pine Mountain Train tunnel from Virginia into Kentucky he then hauled coal for 42 years from strip and deep mines in Kentucky and Virginia. All his trucking buddies knew him as “Four Barrell” and many close friends and family called him “Big B”.

   Berlin was a member of Hamilton Chapel Church and accepted the Lord and was baptized by Reverend Douglas Johnson many years ago.

   Berlin was a kind man and always had a smile for whoever he would meet. He will be missed by many friends who thought the 

world of him.

   Berlin was preceded in death by his father Dewey Austin, his mother Snoda Austin and his sister Trula Kozitka.

   Berlin is survived by his loving wife of nearly 66 years Wilma Austin; his son Stanley Austin and wife Vivian of Clintwood, VA; his daughter Sandy Richards and husband Steve of Knoxville, TN; grandson Chad Richards and wife Stephanie of Arlington, VA; granddaughter Hallie Duncan and husband Zane of Knoxville, TN and great-grandsons who loved their Papaw,  Zane Jr. and Miles; special niece Dale Stover of Pound, VA; special friends Freddy Gibson, Tommy Gibson and Eddie Buchanan; and a host of friends and loved ones.

   Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Monday September 9, 2019 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Greg Cyphers, Reverend Burns Robinson and Pastor Mike Yates officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until time of services.

   Entombment services will be conducted at 11:00 am Tuesday September 10, 2019 at the Temple Hill Memorial Park Mausoleum in Castlewood, VA where family members and friends will serve as pallbearers. Family and friends are asked to meet at the funeral home by 9:30 to prepare to go in procession to the cemetery.  

   The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all our precious family members who were there in our time of need and to Bo and Hank for their wonderful concern and services.

   In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the charity of your choice.

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

  RALEIGH, NC – Ruth Marie Meade, 97, went to be in the loving arms of Jesus Friday August 30, 2019 from her home. 

She was in the arms of her loving daughter.

   Ruth was Christian of the Baptist faith. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend.

She took great pride in caring for her family. Ruth enjoyed cooking, gardening and canning. She won a blue ribbon at the 

VA/KY District Fair for her tomatoes. She also loved animals and children. She loved traveling, often driving cross country to 

California. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family. Ruth lived in El Cajon, Ca for 22 years before moving to Pound, 

VA in August 1972.They then moved to Knoxville, TN for several years before returning to Pound. She spent the last 9 years living in Raleigh, NC with her daughter.

   Ruth was the daughter of the late Willard Francis and Lillie Victoria Bolling Hubbard, and was born on October 21, 1921 

on her mother’s birthday in Pound, VA. 

   In addition to her parents Ruth was preceded in death by her husband James Hurcell Meade who passed away December 12, 2000; grandson Matthew Blake Salyer; sisters, June Ellis, Hattie 

Mullins, Anita Marshall, Ruby Ambroe, Illa Faye Hubbard and Shirley Hubbard; and brothers Howard Hubbard, James Francis Hubbard, Sr., Victor Hubbard and Eddie Mullins.

   Survivors include her daughter Cindy Salyer and husband Ron –Raleigh, NC; a son, Duane Meade-Powell Valley, VA ; specialnephew Robert (Bob) Ambroe-Lompoc, CA; grandchildren Jeffrey Goode and wife Kirstie-Kingsport, TN, , Jessica Salyer Wilks and husband Jarrett-Thomasville, GA and Shannon Salyer and wife Debbie-Lenior City, TN; great-grandchildren Savannah, Madeline, Logan, Cody, Mason, Corbin and Easton; a sister, Ollie Jane Ellis-Jenkins, KY; a brother, Ralph Hubbard and wife Nancy-Pound, VA; 

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

   Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Wednesday September4, 2019 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Ron Salyer 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 September 5, 

2019 at the Ottis and Daphne Meade Family Cemetery-Pound, VA where family members will serve as pallbearers. Family and friends are asked to meet at the funeral home by 10:00 am to prepare to go in procession to the cemetery.

   Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Ruth Marie Meade .

   NEWPORT, TN – Athenia Denita Hopkins, 42, entered into eternity Friday August 30, 2019  from the Newport Medical Center.

   Athenia was a loving mother and sister. She enjoyed a simple life with her beloved daughter Lily. Being a mother and caring 

for Lily was the center of her life.

   Athenia was preceded in death by her mother Vinita Coleman.

   In addition to her daughter Lily Vinita Hopkins she is survived by her sister Barbara Estep and husband Cornelius-Pound, VA; 13 

other siblings; special niece Kelsey Stiltner-Georgetown, KY; special nephew Kolby Slone-Pound, VA; numerous nieces, 

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

   Celebration of Life services will be conducted at 11:00 am Tuesday September 3, 2019 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel.

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.

   Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Athenia Denita Hopkins. 

   ROUND ROCK, TX- Richard (Dick) Earl Dippery, Jr. passed away Sunday July 14, 2019 from the Baylor Scott & White Health 

Medical Center in Round Rock ,TX. His family was at his bedside.

   Dick was born on January 15, 1942, in Van Wert, Ohio, to Mary Carolyn (Clark) and Richard (Dick) Dippery, Sr. He attended Van Wert High Scholl, where he excelled in academics, played the 

trombone for the school band, and played for the high school basketball team. He went on to earn all three of his degrees from the University of Cincinnati; Bachelor of Science, Mechanical 

Engineering, 1965; Master of Science, 1971, and his PhD.in 1990. He worked in the aircraft industry for General Electric in Cincinnati- Ohio, Greenville- South Carolina and Schenectady, New York. Dick

also worked for General Motors and Westinghouse in between years at General Electric. In 1992, he was finally able to realize his life-long dream of becoming a college professor when he moved to Flint, Michigan.He spent over 20 years teaching courses for Mechanical 

Engineering at GMI / Kettering University. 

   Dick is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Edith (Collier) Dippery- Round Rock, TX ; children, Kevin (Dawn) Dippery- Virginia Beach, VA; Kelli (Doug) Heneghan- Round Rock, TX; and Kyle Dippery- Lexington, KY; grandchildren, Macee, Emma and Hannah Dippery; Duncan and Mary Heneghan; a sister, Jeanne (Tom) Phillips- Columbus, Ohio; numerous nieces, nephews and

cousins, countless friends from his years in industry as well as academia, and former students, who will all miss him greatly.

    Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Friday July 26, 2019 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Jeff Schmidt officiating. The family will receive friend from 5:00 pm 

until time of services.

  Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 am Saturday July 27, 2019 in the Mt. Zion Cemetery- Pound, VA where family members and friends will serve as pallbearers. Family and friends

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

  In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for donations to the following  organizations; American Diabetes Association ( www.donations.diabetes.org ), American Heart Association ( www.heart.org ) and the Alzheimer’s

Association ( www.alz.org ).

  Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Richard (Dick) Earl Dippery, Jr.

   POUND, VA- Richard Allen Jessee, 44, entered into eternity July 14, 2019 from his residence.

   Richard was a Christian of the Baptist faith. He was a 1993 graduate of Pound high School and a welder and fabricator by trade He had previously worked for Ambrose Coal, Fraley Coal and Buchanan Pump. He enjoyed leatherworking, making knives, fishing and hunting. But his biggest joy was spending time with his wife and sons. 

   Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Julian Winford Jessee and Linda (Blevins) Fields.

   Survivors include his loving wife of 24 years, Melisa Eileen (Boggs) Jessee; his sons, Christopher Allen Jessee-Pound, VA and Justin Forrest Jessee-Pound, VA; sisters, Donna Elkins and husband Troy- Wise, VA , Lisa Cox and husband Johnny- Pound, VA; brothers, Charles William Jessee and wife Amy-Wise, VA and Julius Jessee-Wise, VA; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of friends and loved ones.

   Memorial services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Thursday July 18, 2019 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Jessee Smith officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until time of services.

   Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Richard Allen Jessee.

  POUND, VA – Annie Blizzard, 78, passed peacefully into eternity Friday July 12, 2019 from Norton Community Hospital.  Her loving son Speedy was by her side.

   Annie was a Christian of the Baptist faith, she was a member of Glady Fork Freewill Baptist Church. She loved going to church and praising her Lord and Savior. Annie was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and 

friend. She enjoyed being on Facebook, playing Phase 10 and watching crime shows on TV. Annie loved to cook for her family and you never left her house hungry. She had a loving personality and never met a stranger. Annie’s greatest 

joy was the time she spent with her family, especially her grandchildren and her great-grandchildren.  

   Annie was preceded in death by her parents, Troy and Alice (Rutherford) Sturgill; her first husband, James Walter Taylor; her second husband, Harold Blizzard; her daughter Diane Countiss; granddaughter, Crystal Taylor; great-granddaughter, Ember Jade Mullins; sisters, Julia Cantrell, Fannie Cantrell, Joyce Taylor and Betty Maggard; and brothers, Ulis Sturgill and Clyde Sturgill.

   Survivors include her sons Kim (Speedy) Taylor and wife Melissa-Pound, VA; son-in-law Stephen Countiss-Pound, VA; grandchildren, Shawna (Forrest) Mullins, James Cody Taylor, Stephen Jr. (Amy) Countiss, Michael (Sydney) Countiss and Nicholas (Victoria) Countiss; great-grandchildren, Ayden Taylor, Aiden Mullins and Brycen Mullins; sisters, Katie (Wayne) Maggard-Rutledge, TN and Nancy (Coy) Taylor-Pound, VA;  brothers Roger (Teresa) Sturgill-Pound, VA and Kenneth (Gail) Sturgill-Pound, VA; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of friends and loved ones.

   Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Sunday July 14, 2019 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with reverend Troy Belcher officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until time of services. 

   Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00am Monday July 15, 2019 at the Dewey Memorial Cemetery-Pound, VA where Forrest Mullins, Cody Taylor, John Hampton, Michael Countiss, Stephen Countiss Jr. and Nick Countiss 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 Annie Blizzard.

    WISE, VA – Jeffery Wright, 53, entered into eternity Thursday July 4, 2019 from the Holston Valley Medical Center-Kingsport,TN after a courageous battle with cancer. His loving mother was by his side.

   Jeffery was a Christian of the Baptist faith. He was a loving and devoted son who had lived with and cared for his mother Margie until the time of his illness. It was then that she cared for him until 

his passing. Jeffery was born in Dorton, KY but his family moved to Lansing MI when he was one year old. He was raised there and spent most of  life there until moving to Wise with his mother. 

   Jeffery was a mechanic by trade and loved to work on and tinker with cars and trucks. He loved to race his 1972 Chevy Nova. He also 

liked old television shows like Mayberry and Walker Texas Ranger,action movies and country music videos.  Jeffery was known by all 

for the special bond he had with his mother and the way he took care of her. She will certainly miss him greatly.

   Jeffery was preceded in death by his father,  Minas Franklin Wright; his grandparents, Manuel Vanover and Elsie Fields and several aunts 

and uncles.

   Survivors include his mother, Margie Gage-Wise, VA; his aunts  Marie Maynard (Roger), Lilliam Johnson (Earl) and Loraine Domagalski

(Dennis); an uncle Eugene Vanover; several cousins; special friends Ricky and Pam Hyden; and a host of friends and loved ones.

   Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Sunday July 7, 2019 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 11:00 am Monday July 8, 2019 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 Jeffery Wright.

   EOLIA, KY – Nina Jean Riddle , 87, entered into her eternal reward Thursday June 27, 2019 from the Pikeville Medical Center.

   Jean was a Christian of the Baptist faith. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt  and friend.

Jean was a homemaker and took pride in taking care of her family. She enjoyed cooking, crocheting, working on crafts, cutting weeds

with a reep hook and watching country music videos.

   Jean was preceded in death by her parents, Jim and Lillie (Carter) Corder; her husband Thomas Edwin Riddle; a daughter, Gail Riddle Mullins; sisters, Tiny Raliegh, Gertie Craiger, Cornelia Sumpter, Virginia Cox, Clyde Irene Stanley, Jewell Pruitt and Blanche Sturgill; and brothers Paul Corder, Lester Corder, Edgar Corder and Ted 

Corder.

   Survivors include her son Dale Riddle-Pound, VA; her grand- daughter Lindsey Mullins-Knoxville, TN; great-grandson Keenan Shirley; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; several sisters-in law and brothers-in law; special friend, Elsie Sturgill and a host of  friends and loved ones. 

   Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Monday July 1, 2019 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Ray Yeary and Brother Harold Kilbourne officiating. The family will receive 

friends from 5:00 pm until time of services.

   Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 am Tuesday July 2, 2019 at the Bolling Cemetery in the Flat Gap section of Pound, VA where family members and friends will serve as pallbearers. Family and friends are asked to meet at Baker Funeral Home by 10:00 am to prepare to go in procession to the cemetery.

   Baker funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Nina Jean Riddle.

   CHURCH HILL, TN. - Mrs. Emma Jean Martin, 77, passed from this life at her daughter’s home on Thursday June 27, 2019 after an extended illness. She was surrounded by her loving family.

Emma Jean was a former resident of Pound, VA before moving to Church Hill with her daughter.

   Emma Jean was a Christian. She and her husband Jerry were the owner/operators  of WKVG Gospel Radio Am 1000 from 1992 until Jerry’s death in 2005. At that time Emma Jean took over 

management of the station. She loved gospel music and the ministry she had through the station. Emma Jean was a very outgoing person 

and could strike up a conversation with anyone. If you were a stranger to Emma Jean you didn’t stay that way for long. She enjoyed cooking, doing crossword puzzles and playing solitaire on her i-Pad. But her favorite pastime was looking at photos of her grandkids.  

   Emma Jean was preceded in death by her parents, Arnold Lewis and Euna (Cantrell) Justice; her beloved husband Jerry Alvin Martin; and two brothers, Carl Edward Justice and James Conley Justice.

   Survivors include her daughter Margie Jean Wells and husband Robert-Church Hill, TN; sons Gregory Lee Martin and wife Becky- Fries, VA, Arnold Jeff Martin- Kingsport, TN and Jeffrey Lee Martin and wife Kelly-Pound, VA and ; grandchildren, Candice Wells Pendley, Ellen Holcomb (Jeff), A J Cash  (Heather), Joshua Wells (Heather), Dakota Martin,  Matthew Wells, Emily Martin, Samuel Martin and Rebekah Wells; great-grandchildren Averie Martin, Quinn Martin, Colin Pendley, Kendrick Wells, Nolan Cash, Logan Cash, Mason Holcomb, Zachory Holcomb and Isabella Holcomb; a sister, Hazel Bolling and husband Cecil-Pound, VA; special nieces and nephews Robin Ayers, Kathy Gore and Billy McCleney; special friends Nelva Hall, Katrina Rasnick , Jimmie Vanover, Gloria Faye Bryan and Thelma Collins; and host of family, friends and loved ones.

   Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Saturday June 29, 2019 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Randy Carter, Reverend Donald Harding and Reverend Bobby Wells officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until time of services.

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

 2019at the Arvil Mullins Cemetery-Pound, VA where Jeffrey Martin, Billy McCleney, Gregory Martin, A J Cash , Joshua Wells and Matthew Wells will serve as pallbearers. Family and friends are asked to meet at Baker Funeral Home by 12 Noon to prepare to go in procession to the cemetery.

   Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Emma Jean Martin.

  CLINTWOOD, VA- John Calvin Mullins, 82, passed away Monday June 3, 2019 from the Norton Community Hospital.

   John was of the Baptist faith. He was born and lived most his life in Dickenson County, VA. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. He was a retired UMWA coal miner . John enjoyed working puzzle books, cooking, was an 

avid wrestling fan, but mostly loved spending time with his grandchildren. 

   John is preceded in death by his parents, Arlie and Cynthia (Stanley) Mullins; sisters, Verdie Rose, Virgie Mullins and Christine Mullins; brothers, Acie Mullins, Henry Mullins, Denver Mullins, Ira Mullins and Columbus (Junior) Mullins.

   Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Martha ( Stout ) Mullins- Clintwood, VA; daughters, Vicki Lynn Polly- Norton, VA, Penny Ann Jones (Brian) – Dandridge, TN and Amy Lea Ruff (Jonathan) – Coeburn, VA; sons, Michael R. Mullins (Tabitha) – Clintwood, VA, Joey E. Mullins (Tabatha) Coeburn, VA and Mark A. Mullins (Sarah)- Clintwood, VA: 18 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchild; a brother, Jim M. Mullins- Coeburn, VA ; several nieces, nephews cousins; special friend Roy Mullins;  and a host friends and loved ones to mourn his passing.

   As per John’s wishes his body will be cremated and a Celebration of Life service will be conducted at 8:00 pm Thursday June 6, 2019 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm until time of services. 

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

     EOLIA, KY, Hassell Lee Hampton, 60, entered into eternity Sunday June 2, 2019 from the Whitesburg ARH- Whitesburg,KY.

    Hassell was of the primitive Baptist faith. He was a former coal miner with nearly 30 years of experience. He often reminisced about his time in the mines. Hassell enjoyed riding four wheelers and loved to tinker on cars and lawnmowers. He liked to watch westerns and listen to the radio. And even though he had no driver’s license, he liked to drive around. But his favorite pastime was spending time with his family and friends. 

Hassell was preceded in death by his sister, Judy Branham.

  Survivors include his parents, Tate and Inez (Brock) Hampton- Eolia. KY; his wife Marcella Hampton-Eolia, KY; his daughters, Crystal Hampton-Eolia, KY, April Martin and husband Bradley-Eolia, KY and Carol Shyann Hampton-Eolia, KY; a son, Hassell Hampton , Jr. and wife Coutney-Eolia, KY; grandchildren Alyssa

Martin, Easton Martin, Gunner Martin, Cassie martin, Peyton Lewis and Paisley Sargent; sisters, Naomi Sturgill and husband Teddy–Eolia,KY, 

Rachel Sturgill-Eolia, KY and AlmaYork-Eolia, KY; a brother, Corbin Hampton and wife Kim-Eolia, KY; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins; special friend, Brandon Brock; and 

a host of friends and loved ones.

   Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Tuesday June 4, 2019 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Elder Corbin Hampton and Elder William Adams 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 5, 2019 at the Hampton Cemetery-Eolia, KY where family members and 

friends will serve as pallbearers. 

   In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made toward funeral expenses at: Baker Funeral Home P O Box 331 Pound, VA

24279.

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

   POUND, VA- Kathleen ( Kathy) Adams  McCoy, 64, enter into eternity Wednesday May 29, 2019 from the Norton Community Hospital-Norton, VA. after extended  illness. Her family was at her bedside.

   Kathy was of the Baptist faith. She was a loving wife, mother ,grand-mother and sister. She was a former cook, cashier and restaurant employee. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, fishing and horseback riding. Kathy love for her family was unconditional, she adored and cherish them all.

   Kathy was preceded in death by her parents, Paul Adams and Virginia Ruth (Mullins) Kavakesky;  and her grandmother, Gracie Adams.

   Survivors include her husband of 48 years Lesrter McCoy- Pound, VA; sons, Lester (Junior) McCoy and wife Wendy - Pound , VA and Jamie McCoy – Pound, VA; grandchildren, Garrett McCoy and wife Susan- Clintwood, VA and, Lindsey Graham and husband Billy-Wise,VA; great grandchildren, Gunner, Jayden. Lucy, Braylen and Parker; sisters, Carolyn Mullins and husband Danny- Pound, VA and Jonette Gardner- Pound, VA; brothers, Steven Adams - California and Timmy Paul Adams and wife Parzetta- 

Coeburn, VA; several nieces, nephews and cousin and a host of friends and loved ones to mourn her passing and cherish her memory. Special thanks to the staff of Norton Community ER

and ICU staff. Your kindness was so appreciated.

   Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Friday May 31, 2019 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Randy Carter officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until time of services.

   Grave side services will be conducted at 11:00 am Saturday June 1, 2019 in the McCoy Family Cemetery- Pound,VA ( Bold Camp-Cumbo Hill section). where family member 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 Kathleen McCoy

   NEON, KY- Opal Margaret Bentley, 85, passed away Tuesday May 28, 2019 from her home. Her loving sister was by her side.

   Opal was a retired school teacher of 25 plus years from Hemphill Grade School. She loved teaching and her students. Opal also enjoyed working in her flower garden, spending time with her family, especially her sister and best friend Susie. They had a special bond and love that was unique and precious. 

   Opal is preceded in death by her parents, Morgan and Isabell (Fleming) Bentley; brothers, Paul Bentley, Hayes Bentley, Clarence Bentley, Bill Bentley, Lloyd Bentley and Carlos Bentley; a sister, Maywood Bentley.      

   Survivors include her sister, Susie Bentley- Neon, KY; several nieces, nephews and cousins and a host of friends and loved ones to mourn her passing and cherish her memory.

   Funeral service will be conducted at 10:00 am Saturday June 1, 2019 at the Neon Church of Christ- Neon, KY with Preacher Johnny 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 12 noon Friday May  31, 2019 at the church with a 7:00pm song service.

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

     POUND, VA – Rhonda Jo Johnson, 66, entered peacefully into eternity Monday May 20, 2019 from her residence after a courageous battle with cancer. Her loving mother was by her side.

    Rhonda was a Christian of the Baptist faith. She was a loving daughter, sister and aunt. Rhonda was such a kind hearted person, she loved nature and animals especially horses. She loved flowers of all kinds and collected Barbie Dolls. Rhonda wrote numerous poems and had a gift to for seeing the future. But her greatest joy was the time she spent with her family, especially her mother. Rhonda Jo was preceded in death by her father Billy Joe Johnson.

    Survivors include her mother Naomi Eloise (Kiser) Johnsonof the home; her brother Tim Johnson and wife Susan-Pound, VA;a nephew, Chris Johnson and wife Sandy-Pound, VA; a niece, Tara Kerns and husband Tommy-Pound, VA; great-nephew Levi Johnson; great nieces, Lori Johnson and Ashley Kerns; great-greatnephews Zayden Johnson and Trenton Johnson; and a host of friends and loved ones to mourn her passing and cherish her memory. 

    A Celebration of Life service will be conducted at 1:00pm Thursday May 23, 2019 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Rick King officiating. The family will receive from 12 noon until time of services. 

    Burial will follow in the Bolling Cemetery in the Flat Gap section of Pound, VA where family members and friends will serve as pallbearers.

    Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Rhonda Jo Johnson.

  POUND, VA- James Dennis Sowards, 71, went home to be with the Lord Friday May 17, 2019 from the Norton Community Hospital 

after an extended illness. His family was at his bedside. 

   J D was of the Baptist faith. He was a professional home and 

commercial painter by trade. Being known as one of the best in Wise County. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping. Spending time with his family and friends made him happy, he always looked 

forward to the annual family reunion and cookout. 

J D was preceded in death by his parents, Bathus Lee and Elsie (Maggard) Sowards; sisters, Delorce Sowards and Marybelle Triplett; and a brother, Glen Roger Sowards.

   Survivors include his daughter, Jennifer Brown (Jason)- Hope Mill, NC; a son, Robbie Sowards (Candace)-Lexington, SC; grandchildren,

Matthew Jones, Mark Jones, Tehra Jones, Kayla Brown, Megan Sowards, Clint Sowards and Dylan Brown; great grandchildren, Niya

Jones, Matthew Jones Jr and Aubriana Jones; sisters, Janie Hackety- Winter Haven, FL, Loretta Hodges and Judy Mullins both of Pound, 

VA ; a brother, David Sowards (Mary)- Pound, VA ; several nieces, nephews and cousins and a host of friends and loved ones to mourn his passing and cherish his memory.

   Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 am Wednesday May 22, 2019 at the Sowards Family Cemetery (Big Branch)-Pound, VA with Reverend Randy Carter officiating. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Family and friends are asked to meet at Baker FuneralHome by 10:00 am to prepare to go in procession to the cemetery.

   The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm till 7:00 pm on Tuesday May 21, at Baker Funeral Home.

   Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of James Dennis (JD) Sowards.

    POUND, VA- Vernade London Baker, 84, entered 

into eternity Sunday April 28, 2019 from the Holston Valley Medical Center.

   Vernade was Baptist faith. She enjoyed working in 

the garden and canning what she had grown, watching TV (Family Feud being one of her favorites) and reading when she could. But what she loved most was spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

   Vernade was preceded in death by her husband, Arvil   Baker and her parents, Willie and Fannie (Sizemore) Bush and several brothers and sisters. 

   Survivors include her daughter, Piney Baker- Pound, VA; sons, Larry Baker and wife Marlene- Pound, VA, Dean Baker and wife Eva- Wise, VA and Robert Baker; grand children, Jessee Baker, Alan Baker, Randy Baker, Tiffany Baker, Nicole Baker, Bo Baker and R.J. Baker; several brothers and sisters; several nieces, nephews and cousin and a host of friend and loved ones to mourn her passing and cherish her memory.

   A Celebration of Life service will be held at Stevens Church of God-Wise, VA beginning at 6:00pm Tuesday April 30, 2019 with Pastor Cliff Bowman officiating .

   Baker Funeral Home is serving the family of Vernade London Baker.

   POUND, VA – Carol Marlene Anderson, 76, went to meet her Lord and Savior Saturday April 20, 2019 from the Norton Community Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. Her loving family surrounded her bedside.

    Marlene was Christian and a member of Calvary Baptist Church- Pound,VA. She was a former veterinary technician and also a member of The Red Hat Society. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She had a kind heart and a giving spirit. Marlene had a beautiful smile that could brighten your day and lift your spirit. She had a pleasant personality and quickly made friends with everyone she met. Marlene enjoyed working in her yard , listening to bluegrass, gospel and country music. She managed “Pickin in the Pound “for several years and donated many hours toward helping the Pound Food Bank. She enjoyed spending time at the lake, fishing,

traveling, reading and cooking.  

    Marlene was preceded in death by her parents, John Harold and Ethel (Polly)Riddle.

    Survivors include her husband of 25 years, Charles Anderson; her daughters, Nancy Sowards and husband Teddy-Pound, VA and Deidra Bolling-Wise, VA; her son Steve Bolling and wife Lisa-Pound, VA; grandchildren, Courtney Sowards-Pound, VA, Melanie Baker and husband Brian-Duffield, VA and 

Tessa Mullins and husband Jonathan-Pound, VA; great-grandchildren, Matthew baker, Chloe Mullins, Bryhlei Mullins and Acesen Mullins; her sisters, Lana Doran and husband Leland-Kingsport, TN, Sheila McDougal and husband Bob-Lakeland , FL and Lynn Boggs and husband Greg-Cumming,

GA; several nieces, nephews and cousins, special friends Mary Shockey and Jackie Balthis; 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 Tuesday April 23, 2019 at the Calvary Baptist Church on South Fork Road-Pound, VA with Pastor 

Ron Leach and Reverend Jack Mullins officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until time of services.

    Committal services will be conducted at 11:00 am Wednesday April 24, 2019 at the Powell Valley Memorial Gardens Mausoleum Chapel in Big 

Stone Gap, VA. Family and friends are asked to meet at Calvary Baptist Church by 9:30 am to prepare to go in procession to the cemetery.

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

Church Building Fund at P O Box 478 Pound, VA 24279.

    Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Carol Marlene Anderson.

   POUND, VA – George Mullins, Jr., passed away at his home on Monday April 15, 2019just six days after his 86th birthdayafter a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family.

    George was of the Freewill Baptist faith. He was a loving and devoted husband and father. George loved working on his farm with his tractor, watching NASCAR racing and sitting on his swing waving at his neighbors passing by. After he and Miss Emily were married, he started working in various pony mines to support his family. He worked at Westmorland Coal Company until he quit to venture out on his own, starting Green 

Valley Coal Sales and Holly Coal Corp. where he became a trusted and determined coal broker. George was well known throughout southeast Kentucky and southwest Virginia’s coal

mines as a man whose word was true and made many deals only on his handshake. And if you were ever lucky enough to shake his hand, you would have known that he was a strong individual by his grip. 

    George was preceded in death by parents, George Mullins and Eliza (Belcher) Mullins; his children Kitty Wyatt and Ed “ Hawk” Holcomb; his sisters, Katherine Roberts and Peggy

Mullins; infant sisters, Wanda Kay Mullins and Clara Belle Mullins; and his brothers, Kenneth Mullins and Donnie Bruce Mullins; brother- in-law Ulis Sturgill; and sisters-in-law, Eloise Jessee, Charlene Balyeat and  Shirley Mullins.

   Survivors include his loving wife of over 64 years, Emily (Hampton) Mullins, who spent those years devoted to and caring for her husband; his daughter-in-law, Linda Holcomb-Pound, VA; his son-in-law Randy Wyatt-Pound, VA; 

grandchildren, Stephanie Wyatt-Manassas, VA and Josh Wyatt and wife Erin–Wise, VA; great- grandchildren, Maxx Avery(Tater Bug) and Miss Marley; a sister, Ramona Sturgill- 

Pound, VA; brothers Wayne Mullins-Pound, VA, Teddy Mullins-Eolia, KY, Bobby Mullins-Eolia, KY, Lonnie Mullins and wife Patsy-Rutledge, TN and Roy Mullins and wife Carlene-Eolia. KY; brother- in law, Cliff Balyeat; two special

nieces who affectionately called him JerDad, Robin Cantrell and husband Jeff-Pound, VA and Tonya Hutchison and husband Jessee and girls, Danielle, Karrot and Addy- Pound, VA, several nieces, nephews and cousins; many friends and

family members. Truck drivers, tipple workers and anyone in the coal business knew his name. He was a friend to all and will be missed by those who knew him.

    Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00pm Wednesday April 17, 2019 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Randy Carter officiating. The family will receive 

friends from 5:00 pm until time of services.

    Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00am Thursday April 18, 2019 at the Bolling Cemetery (Flat Gap section) Pound, VA. where Randy Wyatt, Jeff Cantrell, Jesse Hutchison, Teddy Mullins, James Roberts and Glenn Sturgill will serve as pallbearers. Family and friends are asked to meet at the funeral

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

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

    JENKINS, KY – Sulah Ann Cox, 64, entered into her eternal reward Thursday April 4, 2019 from the Pikeville Medical Center.Her loving family was at her bedside. 

   Sue was a Christian of the Freewill Baptist faith. She was a loving sister, aunt and friend. Sue worked for 44 years for the Jenkins School System and retired as the cafeteria manager at 

Burdine Elementary School. She also worked 20 years at the Golden Years Rest Home in Jenkins, KY. Sue enjoyed playing Bingo and computer games. She loved using Facebook to keep in contact with her friends and family. 

   Sue was preceded in death by her parents, Milburn and Ruby (Tucker) Cox; and a brother, Eric Cox.

   Survivors include her sister Evyonne Hall and husband Doug- Jenkins, KY; and her brothers, Randall Cox–Jenkins, KY and Rick 

Richardson-Jenkins, KY; nephews William Earl Cox-Covington, KY and Randy Alan Cox and wife Alexis-Covington, KY; great niece, 

Evelyn Ruby Lee Cox; great nephew, Coby Randy Alan Cox; aunt, Ada Baker-Wise, VA; several cousins; special friend, Debbie Miller-

Jenkins, KY; and a host of friends and loved ones.

    Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 pm Sunday April 7, 2019 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Jeff Sloan officiating.

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

   The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm till 8:00 pm Saturday April 6, 2019 at Baker Funeral Home.

   Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Sulah Ann Cox.

   Wise, VA.- Tracie Lee McClain, 38, passed away 

Wednesday April 3, 2019 at her home in Wise, VA. 

Tracie was of the Baptist faith. She was a loving 

daughter, mother and grandmother.  She enjoyed the outdoors, swimming and going camping. Tracie loved her dogs, Scruffy, Little Bit and Killer. But her greatest joy was the time she had with her daughters and her precious little granddaughter that she was so very proud of.

    Tracie was preceded in death by an infant brother Timothy Dwayne Mullins.

    Survivors include her daughter, Hailey McClain and boyfriend- Michael Applewhite- Wise, VA and Kayla Church- Wise, VA; a granddaughter, Serenity Lee Applewhite- Wise, VA; her parents, Tracy and Edna (Dollarhyde) Church- Wise, VA; paternal grandmother, Gladys Hubbard- Pound, VA; maternal grandfather, Danny Dollarhyde- KY; special companion, Gary Duncan- Wise, VA; several aunts, uncles and cousins

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 Saturday April 6, 2019 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Robert Addington officiating. The family will Receive friends from 11:00am until time of services. Burial 

will follow at the Hubbard Family Cemetery- (Apple Tree Road) Wise, VA where family and friends will serve as pallbearers. 

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

     POUND, VA – Cathy Lynn Sturgill, 59, entered into her eternal reward Monday April 1, 2019 from the Mountain View Regional 

Medical Center. Her loving family was at her side.

    Cathy was a Christian and a born again child of God. She attended Hubbard Chapel Church–Pound, VA. Cathy was a loving wife, mother, 

grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend. She enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, reading, going to church and church activities. 

She really enjoyed playing with her grandbaby. Cathy was a food service supervisor at Wallens Ridge State Prison and loved her job.

    Cathy was preceded in death by her father, Woodrow Wilson Boggs; a son, Gregory Allen Sturgill, and a nephew, Nicholas Boggs.

   Survivors include her loving husband of nearly 41 years, Wix Allen Sturgill-Pound, VA; her daughter Michele McCarthy and 

husband Gary-Pound, VA; her son, Jason Sturgill-Pound, VA; her granddaughter, Katie Beth McCarthy; her mother, Viola (Bevins) Boggs-

Pound, VA; sisters, Melva Adkins and husband Anthony-Pikeville, KY, Peggy Strouth and husband Mike, Mildred Rutherford and husband 

Gary and Glenda Stallard and husband Steve all of Pound, VA; brothers, Ronald Boggs and wife Melita-Wise, VA, Rodney Boggs

and wife Barb-Pound, VA. Jeff Boggs and wife Donna-Coeburn, VA and Darrell Boggs and wife Heidi-Marion, IL; numerous nieces, 

nephews and cousins; her fellow employees at Wallens Ridge State Prison, her church family; and a host of friends and loved ones.

    Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Thursday April 4, 2019 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Billy Hibbitts 

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

    Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 am Friday April 5, 2019 at the Hubbard and Stapleton Cemetery on Bean Gap Road- Pound, VA where Gary McCarthy, Chris Mullins, Tommy Sturgill, Spencer Boggs, Keith Gizza, Conner Gizza and Luke Haus 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 Cathy Lynn Sturgill.

POUND, VA – Virgil LeDon Mullins, 73, entered into eternity Friday February 22, 2019 from the Johnson City Medical Center after an extended illness. His family was at his bedside.

   Virgil was a Christian and a member and former deacon of Pyles Memorial Freewill Baptist Church. He was also a former member of the Family Gospelaires and the Blessed Hope gospel groups and sang often in church. Virgil was a veteran of the United States Army and an auto body repairman. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and shooting guns. He was also a gun and knife collector. But Virgil’s greatest joy was spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

   Virgil was preceded in death by his parents, Rufus and Oshie (McFall) Mullins; his grandsons Franklin Ray and Ryan Len Mullins; his sisters Novella Powers, Belva Short, Joyce Stanley, Edell Mullins and Janet Mullins; and his brothers, Joe Mullins and Roddy Powers.

   Survivors include his loving wife of 51 years Brenda (Watson) Mullins; daughters, Shannon  Mullins-Appalachia, VA and Tennielle Humes (Andy) –Wise, VA; sons, Len Mullins-Pound, VA and Brandon Mullins-Pound, VA; grandchildren, Alyssa Salyers, Cameron Mullins and Andrew Humes; sisters, Trevia Stanley-Pound, VA, Evelyn Branham-Kingsport, TN, Peggy Mullins-Fredericksburg, VA, Kay Sturgill-South Carolina and Gloria Collins-Indiana;a brother, Larry Mullins-Pound, VA; several nieces, nephews, and cousins; and a host of friends and loved ones.

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

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

    MONROE, NC – Debra Button 58, peacefully entered into eternity Thursday February 21, 2019 from Atrium Health in Monroe, NC. 

    Debra was a carefree loving spirit. She loved to laugh and have a good time, and make everyone happy. She also tried to make sure her family had whatever they needed. Debra enjoyed fishing, watching football games and playing games on the computer. She also enjoyed family gatherings and cooking on the grill. 

    Debra was preceded in death by her father Charlie Mack Mullins.

    Survivors include her mother Rita Powers Mullins-Monroe, NC, her son Charlie Mullins-Monroe, NC; a sister Linda Gail Reeves-Monroe, NC; a brother Gary Mack Mullins-Monroe, NC, several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 2:00 PM Tuesday February 26, 2019 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Minister Robert Owens officiating. The Family will receive friends from 12 Noon until time of services.

    Graveside committal services will follow in the Baker Cemetery on

Bean Gap Road in Pound, VA where family members will serve as pallbearers. 

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

   MARION, VA – Rosetta Moore Miller Boggs, 90, passed away Tuesday February 19, 2019 at the Francis Marion Manor.

   She was born in Pound, VA February 9, 1929 to the late Felix Moore and Eura Meade Moore. She was also preceded in death by her first

husband James Miller; her second husband Robert Boggs; her sister Lillie M. Gentry and her brother Olaf  Moore.

   Rosetta was a member of the Calvary Baptist church in  Marion, VA.She loved her flower gardens, music and sing-alongs, working cross-

word puzzles, and cooking.

   Survivors include her daughters, Linda Miller Logan-Pound, VA and Rhonda Miller Kelly(Tom)-Marion, VA; step-daughters Martha Durham-Church Hill, TN and Charlene Boggs-Pound, VA; stepson Robert Robert E. Boggs, Jr. (Ann)-Morristown, TN; brother-in-laws Carmen Gentry-Pound, VA, Van Buren Boggs-Pound, VA and Roger Boggs-Kingsport, TN; sister-in-law Leah Branham (Curtis)-Big Stone Gap, VA; grandchildren, Jaret Logan (Tanya) –Pound, VA, Shannon Logan (Laura)-Clintwood, VA, Jason Kelly (Rachel)-Alderson, WV, Erin Kelly-Wytheville, VA, Bethany Kelly Garrison (Eric)-Grayson Co, 

VA, Travis Durham-Church Hill, TN, Tara Durham Turner-Church Hill, TN  and Melissa Cremins (Brandon)-Pound, VA; great-grandchildren, 

Luke Logan (Mikaela)-Wise, VA, Tanner Logan-Abingdon, VA, Jack and Owen Kelly-Alderson, WV, Gracelin Kelly-Marion, VA, Benjamin, 

Jameson and Camden Garrison-Grayson Co, VA and Reese Turner-Church Hill, TN; great-great-grandchildren Harper and Haedyn Logan-Wise, VA; several nieces and nephews.

   Graveside services will be conducted at 2:00 pm Saturday February 23, 2019 at the Crouse Cemetery in Pound, VA with reverend Carmen Gentryofficiating.

   Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA and Bradley Funeral Home-Marion, VA are serving the family of Rosetta Boggs.    

    POUND, VA – Mrs. Shirley Eula Taylor, 81, entered peacefully into eternity Tuesday February 19, 2019 from her residence. She was surrounded by her loving family.

    Eula was of the Christian faith and attended Pyles Memorial Freewill Baptist Church.. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grand-

mother, sister and friend. Eula owned Pound Florist for 15 years and enjoyed providing a service for her customers.. She took pride in 

caring for her family . She enjoyed bowling and loved music, especially bluegrass and gospel. Eula cherished the time she spent with her family and friends.

    Eula was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Taylor; her parents, Willie and Elgie (Bishop) Taylor; an infant sister, Inez Taylor; brothers, Paul Taylor, Claude Taylor, Howard Taylor, Elmer Taylor, Cecil Taylor and Chuck Taylor.

    Survivors include her daughters, Karen Cantrell and husband Danny-Pound, VA, Donna Cox and husband Stuart-Morristown, TN and Kathy Cantrell and husband Bryan-Pound, VA; a son , Jody Taylor and wife Christy-Norton, VA; grandchildren, Calvin Cox, Carla Hendrix, Kacey 

Cantrell, Devon Cantrell and Jacey Taylor; great-grandchildren, Catie Mullins, Grayson Cox, Macy Cox and Maddie Cox and Kash Hendrix; 

sisters, Lois Meade and husband J C- Jonesborough, TN and Betty Thacker and husband Homer-Wise, VA; a brother, Harold Taylor and wife Brenda-Jonesborough, TN; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and 

a host of friends and loved ones.

    The family would like to give a special thanks to Eula’s caregivers, Tammy Ollerton, Rita Elkins and Mary Robinson, to the Davita Dyalysis 

Center in Jenkins, KY, Hospice and Palliative Care of Virginia, and her wonderful neighbors and friends.

    Funeral services will be conducted at 12:00 noon Thursday February 21, 2019 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Randy Carter and Reverend Troy Belcher officiating. The family will receive friends from 11:00 am until time of services.

    Graveside committal services will follow in the Arvil Mullins Cemetery- Pound, VA whereStuart Cox, danny Cantrell, Bryan Cantrell, Grayson 

Cox, Devon Cantrell, Calvin Cox, Jason Taylor and Willie Allen Thacker will serve as pallbearers. 

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

    POUND, VA – Mrs. Omieleen Strouth, 90, peacefully entered into eternity Saturday February 16, 2019 from her residence. Her 

loving family was at her side.

   Omieleen was a Christian and attended the Indian Creek Freewill Baptist Church She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-

grandmother, aunt and friend. Omieleen was a homemaker who always took pride in taking care of her family. She was an avid 

bowler with a high score of 268, she won several awards. She also enjoyed playing Bingo and watching the gameshow network. When 

she was younger she quilted, raised a garden and enjoyed canning and preserving . Omieleen’s greatest joy was the time she spent with her grandsons.

   Omieleen was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Strouth, her parents Marshall (Foot) Mullins and Mattie Belle (Maggard) 

Mullins; son-in-law Jimmie Nelson; sisters, Hattie Mullins, Louisa Mullins, Nivory Mullins, Cassandra “Little Cassie” Mullins, Audrey 

Bentley and Lura Montgomery; and brothers, Ulyssus Mullins, Andrew Mullins, Arthy Mullins, Richard “Bee” Mullins, Doyle Mullins and Curtis Mullins. She was the last of her generation.    

   Survivors include her daughters, Gloria Nelson-Pound, VA and 

Sheila Sturgill and husband Ronald -Eolia, KY; grandchildren, Jamie R. Nelson and wife Fran-Hendersonville, NC, Tyler Nelson-Pound, VAand Logan Sturgill-Eolia, KY; great-granddaughter Abigail Nelson- Boone, NC; special niece, Phyllis Tompkins; numerous  nieces, nephews 

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

   Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Tuesday February 19, 2019 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Ron Leach officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until time of services.

   Graveside committal services will be conducted at 11:00 am Wednesday February 20, 2019 at the John Hop Mullins Cemetery-Pound, VA where

Logan Sturgill, Jamie Nelson, Ricky Crawford, Gavin Kennedy and Garrett Thompson will serve as pallbearers. Family and friends are 

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

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

    POUND, VA- Anna Sue Cantrell, 84, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Thursday February 7, 2019 from Holston Valley Medical Center- Kingsport, TN. Her loving family was by her side. 

    Sue was a Christian of the Baptist faith and a member of Pyles Memorial Freewill Baptist Church for nearly 50 years. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Sue was married 62 years to the love of her life, Demos. Sue was a member of The Family Gospel Heirs. She traveled far and wide with Demos singing at various churches and at an untold number of funeral services. She loved to go to church and praise her lord and savior. Sue enjoyed helping people in their time of need and was a Granny to everyone who knew her.

    Sue was preceded in death by her husband, Lee Roy (Demos)

Cantrell; an infant daughter, Kathy Lynn Cantrell; parents, Merida and Bessie (Cantrell) Mullins; a sister, Rebal “Granny” Boggs; brothers, Coy Mullins Jr. and Trenton Mullins; and brother-in-law Richard “Yogi” Gardner 

    Survivors include her son Mike Cantrell and wife Cecilia-Pound, VA; daughter Juanita Quillen and husband Clyde-Pound, VA; sister Betty Gardner- Norton, VA; brothers Benny (Jewell) Mullins-Pound, VA and Ernest (Carol) Mullins-Jonesville, VA;  grandchildren, Amy Powers (Doug)-Jasper, TX, Jason Moore-Pound, VA, Chasity Meade-Pound, VA, Emily Cantrell-Pound, VA, and special family member Paul “Tang” Meade-Pound, VA. great-grandchildren, Ian Powers, Alex Powers, Rhiannon Powers, Madelyn Moore, Lucas Meade, Chase Moore, and Gage Moore; great-great-grandchildren, Mila and Jameson Powers; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins, and many special friends. 

    Funeral Services will be held at 7:00 pm Sunday, February 10, 2019 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Troy Belcher, Reverend Randy Carter and Reverend Ron Leach officiating. The family will receive friend from 5:00 pm until time of services. 

    Graveside services will be conducted 12:00 Noon Monday, February 11, 2019 in the Eli Mullins Cemetery–Pound, VA where Paul “Tang” Meade, Lucas Meade, Tyrone Gardner, Danny Cantrell, Wallace Mullins, and Bo McArthur will serve as pallbearers. 

    Baker Funeral Home–Pound, VA is serving the family of Anna Sue Cantrell.  

    POUND, VA – David Collins, 71, entered into eternity Monday January 28, 2019 from his residence.

    David was a Christian of the Baptist faith. He was a devoted husband and loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He was a quiet and reserved man who believed in working to provide for his family. David was a heavy equipment mechanic for Carter Machinery for 40 years before his retirement. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving in Vietman.  David was an avid hunter and fisherman (going with Sherman most the time.) He also enjoyed watching westerns and boxing on TV.

    David was preceded by his wife of 40 years, Pat Collins; his parents,Sherman and Hannah (Dotson) Collins; his sisters, Loretta Mullins and Sue Crabtree and his brothers, Bobby Glen Collins, Gary Wayne Collins and Allen “Bud” Collins.

    Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law Sherman and Kim Collins-Pound, VA; his granddaughter, Karaleigh Collins (Tater)-Pound, VA; sisters, Edrie Kay Mullins-Pound, VA and Joyce McClain- Dukedom, KY; special sister-in-law, Thelma Collins- Pound, VA; a brother, Jesse Ray Collins- Pound, VA; special friend and cousin, Stanley Dotson- Pound, VA;  several nieces, nephews and  cousinsand a host of friends and loved ones to mourn his passing. 

    Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Thursday January 31,2019 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Troy Belcher and Reverend David Slemp officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until time of services.

    Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 am Friday February 1, 2019 at the Arvil Mullins Cemetery-Pound, VA where Scott Sturgill, Ricky Boggs, Mark Mullins, Allen Bolling, Allen Curtis Collins, Aaron Herrington and Stacy Sowards 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 David Sherman Collins, Sr.

    POUND, VA – Billy Joe Johnson, 86, entered peacefully into eternity Tuesday January 22, 2019 from his residence. His loving wife and children were at his bedside.

   Billy was a Christian of the Baptist faith. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. He was self- employed in the coal industry for many years. Billy enjoyed

going fishing, guns, riding motorcycles, and was a pilot and loved flying his own plane. 

   Bill was preceded in death by his parents, William Malvary and Goldie June (Wright) Johnson; two brothers, Chester Johnson and Mickey Johnson. 

    Survivors include his loving wife of  67 years Naomi Eloise (Kiser) Johnson; his daughter Rhonda Jo Johnson of the home; his son Tim Johnson and wife Susan -Pound, VA;

two grandchildren, Chris (Sandy) Johnson- Pound, VA and Tara (Tommy) Kerns-Pound, VA; three great grandchildren, Levi Johnson, Lori Johnson and Ashley Kerns; two great-great grand children, Zayden Johnson and Trenton Johnson; two brothers, 

Phillip (Glenda) Johnson and William M.(Jodi) Johnson; seven sisters, Peggy (Nick) Braden, Shirley (O’Dell) Owens, Colleen 

(Jim) Clay, Gloria (Barry) Johns, Lavonne (Rodney) Tackett, Linda (Gary) Anderson and Glenda (Richard) Easterling; sister-

in-law, Joyce Johnson; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins, and a host of friends to cherish his memory.

  A celebration of life service will be conducted at 2:00 pm Friday January 25, 2019 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm until time of services.

   Burial will follow in the Bolling Cemetery in the Flat Gap Section of Pound, VA where family members  will serve as pall-

bearers. 

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

Johnson.

   POUND, VA – Charles Vester Mullins, 78,entered into eternity Tuesday January 22, 2019 from his residence. His loving family was at his side.

   Charles was of the Baptist faith. He was a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather and great-great-grand-

father He was a coal miner for 25 plus years and enjoyed playing putt –putt golf, a good game of Rook,  listening to music, especially Don Williams, playing horseshoes, camping, and roaring for ginseng.

   Charles was preceded in death by his parents, Smith and  Nora June  Mullins; his wife, Helen ( McFadden) Mullins; his grandsons Preston Dingus Austin Mullins; 

and a sister, Loretta Tackett.

   Survivors include his daughters Sherry Morgan and husband Ben-Pound, VA, Debbie Slone and husband Mike- Kingsport, TN, Cynthia Casebolt – Pikeville, KY and Lisa

Catlett- Lynchburg, VA; a son, Conley Mullins and wife Tammy- Beefhide, KY; 12 grandchildren; 15 great-grand children; 3 great-great-grandchild; a sister, Nellie Mullins- Robinson Creek, KY; a brother, Dempsey Mullins- Hopkinsville, KY; special grandson Brandon Dingus and wife Natasha who helped care for Charles; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of friends and loved ones.

   Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Thursday January 24, 2019 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Garnett Mullins officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until time of services.

   Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 am Friday January 25, 2019 at the Dingus-Morgan Cemetery-Pound, VA where family and friends  will serve as pallbearers. 

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

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

    CLINTWOOD, VA – John Willard Johnson, 91, was born October 5, 1927 and went to his Heavenly Home on January 21, 2019. 

    Johnny was preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Edna (Stallard ) Johnson; his parents, John Joseph and Margaret Ann (Hash) Johnson; and all of his siblings, Maude Millerhouse, Lavise 

O’Keef, Florence Horner, Evelyn Hayes, Paul Johnson and Worley Mullins; and his beloved grandson Michael Johnson.

    Johnny married the love of his life, Edna Mae Stallard, on October 23, 1948 and celebrated  over 70 years of marriage together until her 

passing on December 20, 2018. They are reunited now to spend eternity 

by each others side.

    Their children Allan and Peggy, Duane and Diane and John and Cyndi

miss their parents greatly, but are rejoicing in the fact that Johnny and 

Edna are  now together again forever.

    Johnny also leaves behind his grandchildren, Kimberly Johnson Cross,

Lloyd Johnson, Michele Johnson Heinlein, Joshua Johnson, Kathryn 

Johnson. Jesse Johnson and Gabe Johnson; his great-grandchildren, 

Trevor Johnson, Nicholas Johnson, Gracie Anderson, Braydon Anderson,

Lexie Johnson, Kadence Heinlein, Kinsley Heinlein, Savannah Johnson 

and Kaylea Johnson; several nieces, nephews and cousins; his church 

family, and a host of friends and loved ones to celebrate his homegoing 

and cherish his memory.

    Johnny retired after 36 years of service with Martin Marietta Aerospace.

He was material control specialist and was involved in the booster system 

for the Gemini Project , the Titan Missile System and the original drilling 

system used on the moon. He was also a veteran of the United States Army

and was the associate pastor of Hope Freewill Baptist Church in Pound,VA

Johnny loved his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He preached for over 61 

years, he and Edna volunteered  countless hours at local hospitals and 

nursing homes. He dedicated his life to caring for others. Johnny enjoyed 

reading, fishing, hunting for dry land fish and digging for ginsing.

    Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 pm Thursday January 24, 2019

in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Terry Price and Reverend 

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

time of services.

    Pound VFW Post 9600 will conduct military graveside services and burial 

will follow in the Mt. Zion Cemetery-Pound, VA where family members and 

friends will serve pallbearers.

    Baker Funeral Home –Pound, VA is serving the family of John Willard 

Johnson.

     POUND, VA- Opal Ella Countiss Cruise, 95, went home to be with 

her Lord and Savior Sunday January 13, 2019 from her residence.

    Opal was born December 19, 1923 in Dickenson County to the late 

Pete and Cora (Swindall) Countiss. Mrs. Cruise was a strong Christian

woman who loved her church and her brothers and sisters in Christ. 

She was a charter member of Independent Baptist Church of Pound 

and served over 20 years as secretary and treasurer of the ladies circle. 

Opal liked to cook for her family and work in her garden. She loved 

her flower gardens and attended to them as long as she could.

     Opal was preceded in death by her loving husband of 50 years, 

Garland Cruise; her parents, Pete and Cora Countiss; her son, Ronnie 

Cruise; her grandson, Ronnie Cruise Jr; a brother, Carl Countiss; and

sisters, Ethel Minnix,  Grace Zotto, Bertha Baker and Beulah Bryant.

    Survivors include her son, Frederick Cruise and wife Nancy; grandson, Mike Houck and companion Dawn Alexander- 

Falls Church, VA; great-grandchildren Ronnie Herring, Alexandra Cruise,  

Destiny Houck and Ariana Houck; daughter-in-law, Nell Cruise- Martinsburg WV; nephews, Larry Baker and wife Eileen and William Baker and wife Greta; nieces, Virginia Harris, Pat Babb and Christine Holte and husband Roy; her dear friend and caregiver, Jan Oliver and Eugene; special friends Les and Donna Amos, and Phyllis Mullins; her home health nurses, Karen Cox, and Amy Sturgill; and a host of friends and loved ones to mourn her passing and cherish her memory.

    Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Friday January 18, 2019

in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Randy Reagan and honorary Pastor Carmen Gentry officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until time of services.

    Graveside services will be conducted at 10:00 am Saturday January19, 2019 at Dewey Memorial Cemetery where Stephen Hubbard, Stan Austin, C L Boggs and Homer Hamilton will serve as pallbearers. Family and friends

are asked to meet at Baker Funeral Home by 9:00 am to prepare to go in procession to the cemetery.

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

Cruise. 

    WISE, VA – Sammy Kilgore, 78, went home to be with 

his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday January 12, 

2019 from his residence. 

    Sammy was a Christian and attended the Rocky Fork 

Pentecostal Church. He loved the Lord and loved serving 

Him. Sammy had just recently retired as a taxi driver after 

more than 30 years of service. He had also worked in a coal 

mine, moved furniture and worked as a grounds keeper on a 

golf coarse. Sammy loved playing gospel and bluegrass music 

and was in various bands for more than 25 years. He was an 

excellent banjo player and could play many instruments. Sammy 

had a very warm and charming personality and loved to talk to 

people. He was a loving husband and a devoted father and grand-

father. He came home daily after work and took his daughter Patty 

Cake “patrolling” around Wise County, listening to music and 

enjoying each other’s company. Sammy said it was a gift from 

God to care for her for 40 ½ years. He is no doubt reunited with 

Patty Cake and Jeffrey in heaven now. Sammy also loved to hang 

out with his grandsons Josh and Jordan on Sunday afternoons.

    Sammy was preceded in death by his parents, Laymon and Elva 

(Mullins) Kilgore; his daughter, Patricia Lynn Kilgore; his son 

Jeffrey Allen Kilgore; and his brothers, Coy, Billy and Gary Kilgore.

    Survivors include his loving wife of 35 years Erma Sue (Bullion) 

Kilgore of the home; his daughter, Lisa Strong and fiance Jeff 

Mathieson-Wise, VA; his grandsons, Josh Strong-Johnson City, TN

and Jordan Strong of Coeburn, VA; sisters, Betty Adkins-Wise, VA, 

Nora Osborne-Wise, VA, Wanda Nicholson-North Carolina and 

Kathy Mullins-Pound, VA; several nieces, nephews and cousins; 

special friend, Rex Strong-Coeburn, VA; and a host of other to 

mourn his passing.

    Private funeral services will be conducted at 12 Noon Tuesday

January 15, 2019 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend

Junior Bentley officiating.

    Burial will follow in the Addington–Hensley Cemetery-Wise, VA 

where Josh Strong, Jordan Strong, Jeff Mathieson, Nathan Mathieson

and Rex Strong will serve as pallbearers.

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

Patton Kilgore.

    CLINTWOOD, VA – Edna Mae Stallard Johnson, 91, was born April 6, 1927 and went to her heavenly home on December 20, 2018.

    Edna was preceded on death by her parents John and Emmaline (Standifur) Stallard and all her siblings, Richard, Everette, Ivory, Delbert, Henry, Winferd, Emory, Paul , Conrad, Elsie and Sybil. She was also preceded in death by her beloved grandson, Michael Johnson and talked about him almost daily.

    Edna married the love of her life, John W. Johnson on October 23, 

1948. They just celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary and John 

got her roses as he had done for many years.

    Their children Allan and Peggy, Duane and Diane and John and Cyndi will miss her greatly. She loved to cook their favorite meals.Her boys were the light of her life.

    Edna also leaves behind her grandchildren, Kimberly Johnson Cross, 

Lloyd Johnson, Michelle Johnson Heinlein, Joshua Johnson, Kathryn 

Johnson, Jesse Johnson and Gabe Johnson; her great-grandchildren, 

Trevor Johnson, Nicholas Johnson, Gracie Anderson, Braydon 

Anderson, Lexie Heinlein, Kadence Heinlein, Kinsley Heinlein, Savannah Johnson and Kaylea Johnson; several nieces and nephews who loved her dearly ;her church family; and a host of friends and loved ones to celebrate her homegoing and cherish her memory.

    Edna loved to crochet and cook for her family. She loved to hunt for dryland fish in the spring and play in the snow in her younger years. But her main focus and love was her lord and savior, Jesus Christ.

    Edna and Johnny volunteered countless hours visiting and ministering in their community. She worked tirelessly to cook for families during illness and death. She would cook and clean homes for mothers with new babies. That was her ministry along with her beautiful alto voice. She loved singing in church. The last song she sang was just a week ago, Jesus Loves Me.

    Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 pm Saturday December 22,

2018 in the Baker Funeral Chapel with Reverend Terry Price and Reverend Gary Stanley officiating. The family will receive friends from 12 noon till time of services.

    Burial will follow in the Mt. Zion Cemetery-Pound, VA where Lloyd Johnson, Joshua Heinlein, Wayne Cross, Jeff Rose, Dale Lowery and Mike Yates will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pall-bearers are the men of Hope Freewill Baptist Church, Jeff Vanover 

and Bo McArthur.

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

Mae Stallard Johnson.

    POUND, VA - Carl Thurman “Bud” Dotson, Sr.,73, entered 

into eternity Tuesday December 18, 2018 from the Mountain 

View Regional Medical Center. His family was at his bedside. 

    Bud was a devoted Christian of the Baptist faith, he was a member of Indian Creek Freewill Baptist Church. Bud was a veteran of the United States Army, having served during the Vietnam War. Bud was a retired surface miner with over 41years of experience. He worked for Paramount, Motivation,

Pride and A&G Coal. He retired as a superintendent. He was the former owner of  Bud’s Tires, Alamance Tractor and Tire, B&H Trucking, Ann Trucking and the Exxon Station in Pound. 

Bud was a hard worker and took pride in providing for his family. He was devoted to his kids and grandkids. Chance Dotson was always by his side. 

    Bud was preceded in death by his parents, Jessee Thurman “Aubrey” Dotson and Mary Magdeline Collier Dotson; and a sister Sharon Ann Loflin. 

    Survivors include his loving wife of 53 years, Margaret (Powers) Dotson-Pound, VA; his daughters, Jackie Marie Dotson and companion Steve Boggs-Pound, VA, Katrina Susezette Dotson-Pound, VA; son, Carl Thurman “Buddy” Dotson, Jr. and wife Billie-Burlington, NC; his grandchildren, Laken Brooke Jenkins, Corey Blake Jenkins, Amatha Skye Blaise Jenkins, Skylar Mark Boggs, Stormey Karrington Chance Dotson and companion Stephen Rose, Sheynia Kinziee, Dotson, Kelsey Lauren Loflin, Alexis Cheyenne Dotson, Dalton Walker Reece Dotson, Kaitlyn Meirs, Alyssa Martin, Kylie Martin, Braxton Martin, Madison Martin and Cameron Martin; great-grandchildren, Piper Ann Jenkins, Kohleson Slade Dotson and Liam Miers; sisters, Sandra Reese and husband Richard-Wise, VA, and Emma Jean Yeary and husband Dennis-Coeburn, VA; brother, Danny Ray Dotson and wife Rose - Greer, S C; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; special friends Chigger Mullins, Jarrod Mullins and Jerry Baker; and a host of friends and loved ones

to mourn his passing and cherish his memory. 

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

2018 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Randy Carter officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until time 

of services. 

    Pound VFW Post 9600 will conduct military committal services 

at 10:45 am Saturday December 22, 2018 at Baker Funeral Home 

prior to the family leaving for Powers Cemetery on Bolling Hill Road-

Pound, VA where Chance Dotson, Dalton Dotson, Corey Jenkins, 

Stephen Rose, Steve Boggs and Buddy Dotson will serve as pallbearers.

    Family and friends are asked to meet at Baker Funeral Home 

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

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

“Bud” Dotson.

    NORTON, VA – Audrey Alice Goodman, 93, entered into her eternal 

reward Saturday, December 15, 2018 from her residence after an extended 

illness.

    Audrey was of the Baptist faith. She was a homemaker and a loving 

wife, sister, aunt and friend. Audrey enjoyed visiting family and friends,

reading, cooking, watching television and talking on the phone.

    Audrey was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Hale Goodman; 

her parents, William F. and Margaret (Maggie) Sturgill; her sisters, 

Dorothy Sturgill and Ollie Mullins; and her brothers, Earl Sturgill, Henry 

E. (Pewee) Sturgill, Woodrow Sturgill and Kenneth Sturgill.

     Survivors include her sisters, Jean Haynes-Norton, VA, Edna Meade-

Abingdon/Pound VA and Hazel Pilkenton-Norton, VA; her caregivers 

and friends Sharon Bowen and Darlene Hamilton; several nieces, 

nephews and cousins; and a host of friends and loved ones to mourn her passing and cherish her memory.

    Graveside services will be conducted at11:00 am Tuesday, December 18,2018 at the Meade Creek Cemetery-Pound, VA with Reverend Randy 

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

Family and friends are asked to meet at Baker Funeral Home by 

10:00am to prepare to go to the cemetery.

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

Alice Goodman

     APEX, NC – Jimmy Richmond Meade, 82, entered into eternity 

Saturday December 8, 2018 from his home after an extended illness.

His family was at his side.

     Jimmy was a Christian. He was a veteran of the United States Air 

Force. He retired as a purchasing agent from the IBM Corporation in 

1986 after 20 years of service. He was a loving father, grandfather, 

great-grandfather, brother and friend.       Jimmy enjoyed camping and 

deer hunting in his earlier years

 Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents, Ottis and Daphne 

(Stallard) Meade; his sisters, Ruth Ann Meade, Inez Wilson and Cleo 

Stallard; his brothers, James Meade, Hershel Meade, Ottis Meade, Jr.,

Sammy Meade, Freddie Meade and Clyde Meade.

    Survivors include his daughter, Sanya Eckelkamp-Greensboro, NC; 

his sons, Mark Meade- Germantown, OH and Doug Meade and wife 

Sharon-Apex, NC; 6 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; several 

nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of friends to mourn his loss 

and cherish his memory.

    Graveside committal services will be conducted at 11:00 am 

Saturday December 15, 2018 at the Ottis and Daphne Meade 

Cemetery-Pound, VA with Reverend Randy Carter officiating.

Family and friends are asked to meet at Baker funeral Home by 

10:00 am to prepare to go to the cemetery. 

    A memorial service will be held at a later date.

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

Richmond Meade.

    COEBURN, VA – James Larry Bryant, 58, entered peacefully 

into eternity Wednesday December 5, 2018 from  Norton Community 

Hospital. His loving family was at his bedside.  

   Larry was a Christian  of the Baptist faith. He was a loving husband, 

son, father, grandfather, brother and friend .Larry was a retired miner

with over 38 years of experience and also worked as a federal mine 

inspector for 4 years. He enjoyed  farming, fishing, hunting and riding 

4 wheelers and watching westerns. But his favorite pastime was being

 with his grandbabies.  

   Larry was preceded in death by a son, Jimmy Bryant; his mother, 

Josephine Dotson Bryant and a brother, Lance Bryant.

   Survivors include his loving wife of nearly 39 years. Patricia Bryant –

Coeburn , VA; his daughter, Jessica Bryant -Coeburn, VA; his son  

Matthew Bryant and wife Wendy-Coeburn, VA; grandchildren, Sawyxr

Bella Bryant, Brantley Bryant, Jaxsyn Collins, Landry Bryant and Mick 

Smith; his father, Terry Bryant- Coeburn; a sister, Lillian Slemp and

husband Doug-Coeburn, VA; honorary children, Chasity Johnson, Ashley

Hamilton and Nikki Owens; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and

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

 memory.

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

2018at Hamilton Chapel Church-Pound, VA with Reverend Greg 

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

time of services.

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

 8, 2018 at the Bryant Cemetery in the Caney Ridge section of Clintwood, 

VA where family members and friends will serve as pallbearers. Family 

and friends are asked to meet at Hamilton Chapel Church by 10:00 am to     

prepare to go in procession to the cemetery.  

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

Larry Bryant.

    POUND, VA –Ryan Mitchell Branham, 25, passed away Sunday 

December 2, 2018at Holston Valley Medical Center due to injuries 

sustained in an automobile accident. He was surrounded by his loving 

family.

    Ryan was of the Baptist faith. Through his loving kindness as an 

organ donor Ryan was able to save or greatly improve the lives of 

numerous others. It was the greatest sacrifice possible.

    Ryan was an employee of Little Henry Paving and Excavating and 

was a reliable hard worker. He loved operating equipment. He was a 

2011 graduate of Pound High School. Ryan was always happy and in 

a good mood and tried to make others feel that way too. He enjoyed 

spending time with his family and friends, riding motorcycles, hunting, and fishing.

    Ryan was preceded in death by his grandparents Lois and Ben McFall,

Leland and Mary Branham and Maxine Dollarhyde; an aunt, Sandy

Brim and Monica McFall; an uncle Ben McFall; and a cousin G T Maxwell; as well as a special friend Andrew Carter.

    Survivors include his mother and dad Rhonda Howell and Tony 

Dollarhyde-Pound, VA, his father Mitch Branham-Coeburn, VA: his 

girlfriend, Caitlin Cantrell-Pound, VA; his sisters, Lauren Branham-

Pound, VA , Mary Mullins and husband Billy-Pound, VA, Amber Nelson-

and fiancé Jim Niece-Whitesburg, KY, Ida Nelson and fiance David Schmitt-Michigan, Zoe Dollarhyde-

Pound, VA, Tabitha Dollarhyde-Pound, VA and Ashley Branham-Coeburn, 

VA; brothers Michael Nelson-Pound, VA, Jared Nelson-Pound, VA, Josh 

Dollarhyde and wife Kelly-Wise, VA and Nick Branham-Coeburn, VA; 

several nieces, nephews and cousins; special friends, Brandon Boggs, 

Dylan Meade, Steven Shorty Mullins, Ricky Pick Mullins and Richard 

Mullins; and his beloved dogs, Oscar and Gizmo. 

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

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

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

    Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 am Saturday December 8, 2018 at the McFall Cemetery-Clintwood, VA where Billy Mullins, Jordan Brim, Pick Mullins, Richard Mullins, Josh Dollarhyde, Dylan Meade and 

Shorty Mullins 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 Ryan Branham

    STAUNTON, VA – Michayla Leigh Shortt Layne, 28, entered into 

eternity Friday November 2, 2018 due to injuries from an automobile

accident. 

   Michayla was born October 31, 1990 in Raliegh, NC, she was a 

Christian of the Freewill Baptist faith. She was a loving mother to two 

precious children, Hennen and Kyler. She was a friend to everyone she 

met. Michayla always had a smile that was infectious. She loved life 

and lived it to the fullest.There wasn’t anything she couldn’t do, from 

being the best at hair and make-up to working on coal trucks with her

Daddy. She saw no fear and told stories of driving a 18 wheeler across 

snow covered mountains. Things other women wouldn’t have the nerve 

to do were things Michayla was the first to step up and do. If you were 

lucky enough to have met Michayla, you you can say you were blessed.

   Michayla was preceded in death by her mother, Michelle Stallard Shortt;

her paternal grandfathers, Eslin Shortt and James “Trapper” Purvis; her 

maternal grandfather, Charles Stallard; maternal great-grandparents, 

Woodrow and Carnegie Mullins; an uncle, Joe Stallard; and a cousin, 

Michael Shortt, Jr.; 

   Survivors include her husband , Matt Layne-Staunton, VA ; her children

Hennen Crabtree and Kyler Layne of Staunton, VA; her father, Anthony 

“Charmin” Shortt-Pound, VA; her sister, Marissa Shortt- Chesterfield, VA;

 her paternal grandmother, Ella Mae Purvis-Pound, VA; her maternal grand-

mother, Karen yates-Clintwood, VA; her nephew Brantley Mullins-Pound, 

VA; several aunts, uncles, and cousins; and a host of friends and loved ones 

to mourn her passing and cherish her memory.

   Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Tuesday November 6, 2018

in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Randy Carter and Reverend

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

until time of services.

   Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 am Wednesday November 7, 

2018 at the Arvil Shortt Cemetery-Pound, VA where Dennis Shortt, Michael 

Shortt, Gary Mullins, Garvis Stanley, Scotty Branham and Bryan Pilkenton  

will serve as pallbearers.  Honorary pallbearers will be Terry Yates and Lane 

Hatton. Family and friends are asked to meet at the Baker Funeral Home by 

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

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

Shortt Layne.

    CLINTWOOD, VA – Frank Garry Vanover, 82, entered into eternity 

Saturday November 3, 2018 from his residence. His loving wife was by 

his side.

    Frank was a Christian of the Freewill Baptist faith, he loved his Lord.

He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

    Frank was retired from the Virginia Department of Transportation with

over 31 years of service. He was also a veteran of the United States Army,

having served during the Vietnam War. Frank loved the family farm, raising 

cattle, goats and tobacco. He enjoyed  taking care of the hay, gardening and 

canning. He loved gospel music and enjoyed watching old TV shows, football 

and racing. Frank also 

enjoyed reading the newspaper and was well versed in the study of civil war 

history.

    Frank was preceded in the death by his first wife, Gayle (Puckett) Vanover; 

his parents, Taulbert and Alpha Lee (McFall) Vanover, and a brother, Fred 

Vanover.

    Survivors include his loving wife of 20 years, Jimmie (Shortt) Vanover-

Clintwood, VA; his children, Gary Keeron (Becky) Vanover-Clintwood, VA,

Kelly Shannon (Kelly) Vanover-Winchester, VA, Kimberly Gayle (Tony) 

Robinson-Clintwood, VA, Tom II (Sherri) Bays-Eolia, KY, Leabern (Teddy) 

Kennedy-Pound, VA and Sandra (Fred ) Goins-South Carolina; grandchildren, 

Andrew (Alex) Vanover, Mackenzie Vanover, Taylor Brooke (Chris) Wampler, 

Roger L. (Trey)Puckett III, Eddie (Tonya) Kennedy, Marty (Leah) Robinson, 

Gavin (Kady) Kennedy, Danielle (Gray) Stanley, Jacob Goins, Victoria Bays, 

Shannon Bays and Heather Bays; great-grandchildren, Maddison Stanley, Jesslynn 

Stanley, Grayson Stanley, Arianna Kennedy, Kirsten Kennedy and Tianna Bays; 

several nieces, nephews and cousins; special friends, Roy Strouth, Bill Boyd 

and Bill Smith; and a host of friends and lovecd ones to mourn his passing and 

cherish his memory.

    Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Sunday November 4, 2018

in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Randy Carter, Reverend 

Frankin Hall and Reverend Manny Strouth officiating. The family will receive 

friends from 5:00 pm until time of services.

    Graveside services will be conducted at 11:30 am Monday November 5, 2018 

at the McFall-Vanover Cemetery on Osborne Gap Road  in Clintwood, VA where 

Marty Robinson, Eddie Kennedy, Gavin Kennedy, Gray Stanley, Jeff Clay and 

Travis Clay will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Ruby McFall, 

Paul McFall, Roy Strouth, Bill Boyd, Billy Ray Davis, Bill Smith, Don Clay Joe 

Green and Junior Baker. Family and friends are asked to meet at Baker Funeral 

Home by 10:00 am to prepare to in procession to the cemetery. Pound VFW 

Post 9600 will perform military rites at Baker Funeral Home prior to leaving 

for the cemetery. 

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

Vanover .

    Bandon, OR - Douglas McArthur Boggs, 76, of Bandon passed away
October 17th at his home surrounded by his family. He was
born May 18th, 1942 in Pound, Virginia. In 1961 he joined
the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany assigned to the
529th Military Police Honor Guard. Honorably discharged in
1965 he returned to Pound, Virginia and joined the Pound
Police Department. He later moved to Oregon with his sister
and met Laura Savage in Myrtle Point. Laura was the love of
his life and they were married 52 years until she passed away
May 29th, 2017. Doug worked as a truck driver most of his
career for Moore Mill Lumber Company until he went into
business for himself and eventually retired. He enjoyed
hunting, fishing and most of all his grandkids, Kady
Valentine and Briana Valentine. He got some of his greatest
pleasure out of hunting with his granddaughter Kady and
talking animals with Briana. He could catch a fish in a mud
puddle and was a deadly shot with a .30-.30 lever action. His
heart was always with his family in Virginia. He is survived
by his son Derwin Boggs of Gold Beach, daughter Lina
Valentine and son-in-law Pat Valentine of Bandon, Kady
Valentine of Bandon and Briana Valentine of Myrtle Point,
sisters Allie Sturgill and Laura Stidham of Pound, Virginia.
Brother Vernon Boggs and sister-in-law Linda Boggs of
Blacksburg, Virginia, brother Carson and sister-in-law Truby
Boggs of Pound, Virginia, brother Lester Boggs of Pound,
Virginia. He is preceded in death by his father Walton Boggs,
mother Lina (Vanover) Boggs, brother Arlie Boggs, brother
Curt Boggs and the love of his life his wife and sweetheart Laura Boggs. Services will be Monday October 22nd at II :00 a.m. in Bandon, at Amling and Schroeder Funeral Home. Graveside Military services will follow at the Rink Creek cemetery. A pot luck gathering will be at the VFW Hall in Bandon on highway 42S off Bates Road. 

    Woodland, WA 8/23/1937 - 10/18/2018 A resident of Vancouver, WA since 1965 and in Woodland, WA the last four years 2014-2018. Lenora Card Murray, 81 passed away on Thursday, October 18, 2018 after a long and courageous battle with COPD. She received her Angel Wings peacefully, surrounded by her devoted family. Lenora was the 4th of 7 siblings. Born in Pound, VA until she married and moved to Florida. She joined the Florida Police Department and became one of their Meter Maids until herself, husband and children moved to Vancouver, WA in 1965. At which time she got a Nursing position at the Vancouver VA Hospital and worked on Ward 5 for 30 years, at which she retired in 1993. She is survived by her two daughters; Sheree Card, Kim (Card) Reeder both of Woodland, WA. Her son, Billy M Card of Vancouver, WA, Son-in-law Kevin Reeder, granddaughter Skylar Reeder and grandson Mick Reeder. Lenora enjoyed life to the fullest and spending it outdoors and with family. She had an infectious smile and twinkle in her eyes that drew people in and they loved her the moment they met her and she loved them back. She had a zest for life and was a true fighter until the very end. Lenora became everyone’s “Gma Lee.” She enjoyed gardening with her daughter Kim and antiquing with Sheree and enjoyed a good time at the slot machines with whoever would go with her. She never got rich off the slots however, she had a way of making us all feel like millionaires in laughter, support and love; that is who she was. We all miss her terribly I know, but know her love and presences surrounds all who knew and hearts she had touched over her 81 years of life. One of God’s Greatest Gift to us “Lenora Card Murray”, we thank you for allowing you to share her with us and so grateful we were able to call her our MOM. There are NO Goodbyes.. It is only “Until We Meet Again”. A Celebration of her life will be held at the families home in Woodland, WA on Sunday, November 18, 2018 @ 1pm (8838kreeders@gmail.com for address and/or directions). 

    A special thank you to the Kaiser Hospice Team; her Hospice Nurse Sarah Lail, Social Worker Christopher Danish, Chaplain Pat Mayes, personal bath aid Vicki and her Team Hospice Dr. Tracy Walker, all of whom we were all blessed to meet and have help my mom and family during this most difficult time. “Mom, always in our hearts…. Eskimo Kisses and Butterfly Wishes; shine upon us all as you did when you were with us all on this earth!” 

    KINGSPORT, TN – Rufus Branham, 83, entered into his eternal

reward Friday October 12, 2018 from his residence in Kingsport, TN.

His wife and children were by his side.

    Rufus was a Christian of the Baptist faith. He loved the Lord and 

was faithful till the end. Rufus was a loving husband, father, grandfather,

brother and friend. He cherished the time he spent with his family. He 

was a carpenter by trade and worked hard to provide for his family. 

He loved tinkering with cars and lawn mowers and was really a jack of 

all trades. He enjoyed watching boxing, westerns and old TV shows. 

    Rufus was preceded in death by his parents, Burley (Buck) Branham

and Mary Roxie (Strouth) Branham; a sister, Betty Hall; brothers, Joe 

Branham and Juluis Branham; and son-in-law, Leroy Wilkins.

    Survivors include his loving wife Evelyn (Mullins) Branham of the 

home; daughters, Carolyn Wilkins-Kingsport, TN and Vickey Sullivan-

Fredericksburg, VA; a son, Johnny Branham-Kingsport, TN; three

grandchildren, Rhodesa Sergent, Tabatha Maggard and Tyler Poole;

4 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild;   sisters, Trish Tunnell-

Pound, VA and Virginia Crutchleo-Dillsboro, IN; brothers, Eugene 

Braham-Pound, VA, Buford Branham-Spotsylvania, VA, and Buster 

Branham-Orwigsburg, PA; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and 

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

memory.

    Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Sunday October 14, 

2018 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Randy Carter, 

Roger Clyde Mullins and Chaplain Lennis France officiating. The

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

    Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 am Monday October 15, 

2018 at the Rufus Mullins Cemetery-Pound, VA where family members 

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

meet at the funeral home by 10:00 am to prepare to go in procession to 

the cemetery. Pound VFW Post 9600 will perform military rites at the 

funeral home prior to the graveside services.

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

Branham.

    POUND, VA – Lola Marie Church, 83, passed from this life 

October 5, 2018 from  the Mountain View Regional Hospital

in Norton, VA. She was surrounded by her loving family.

    Lola Marie was born July 18, 1935 , she was the daughter of the 

late Frank and Frannie Bell (Griffith) Stephens. She was a 

Christian and a member of the Cane Patch Primitive Baptist

Church circa 1970, where she remained a faithful member until

 her death. Lola was a homemaker and love being with her family

taking care of Victor and attending church. She also enjoyed

crocheting, working crossword puzzles, and spoiling her grand-

children.

    Lola was also preceded in death by her first husband, Hassell

Belcher and her brother, James.

    She leaves to mourn her loss, her heartbroken husband, Victor

Church: 6 sons, Alan Church, Robert Belcher, Mayford Belcher,

John Belcher, Lester Belcher and Victor Church II; 5 daughters,

Emma Fruitt, Belinda Bailey, Joyce Belcher, Bonnie Wood and 

Viola Mullins; 30 grandchildren and 30 plus great grandchildren;

several nieces, nephews and cousins and a host of friends. She 

will be greatly missed by her family and church members.

( Written in loving memory by her husband, Elder Victor Church),

    Funeral services will be conducted at 12 noon Monday October

8, 2018 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Elder Ked Stacy,

Elder Garnell Gilbert, Elder George Comb and Elder Henry Cantrell 

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

of services. Burial will follow in the Dewey Cemetery- Pound, VA.

where family members will serve as pallbearers.        

    Baker Funeral Home –Pound, VA will be serving the family of 

Lola Marie Church.