Obituaries

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WISE, VA- Mrs. Anna Ethel Boggs, 94, entered peacefully into eternity Friday June 12, 2020 from her residence. She was 

surrounded by her loving family.

  Ethel was of the Christian faith. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great-grandmother, 

aunt and friend. Ethel was the matriarch of the family, she loved taking care of them all. She loved her grandkids, great-grandkids and great-great-grandkids and they all knew about “the wooden spoon”. Ethel loved to travel, loved to drive, cooking, collecting dolls, playing Rook, making ceramics and spending time with her family. She will be greatly missed. 

  Ethel was preceded in death by her husband William “Curt”Boggs; her mother Poppie Blevins; her daughter Sharon Yvonne Phillips; her sisters Flora DuVall, Edna Whitenberry and Lottie Blevins; and brothers Crawford Blevins and Lloyd Blevins

  Survivors include her sons Gary Hicken and wife Imogene- Summerset, KY and Michael Glenn Hicken-Arlington, VA; son-in-law Sam Phillips-Wise, VA; grandchildren Cindy Rutherford and husband Mike, Melinda Wright and husband Sean, Duane Phillips and wife Kim, Michael Hicken and wife Elizabeth-Donnie Hicken and Jimmy Mayfield; great-grandchildren Genie and John Hamilton, Kayley and Caleb Church, Justin and Jennifer Rutherford, Jacob Rutherford, Julie Rutherford, Samantha Wright, Megan Wright, Katelyn Wright, Dylan Hall, Ethan Hall, Amber and Dan Langston, Kristen Hicken, Emily Hicken, Shonna and Ray Hicks and Levi Mayfield; great-great grandchildren Evan Brickey, Emilee Brickey, Emmitt Church, Cayde Link, Talon Langston, Beckham Clark, Alyssa and Dylan Deason and Chloe Hicks; brothers and sisters in law Vernon and Linda Boggs, Carson and Truby Boggs, Lester Boggs, Laura Stidham and Allie Sturgill;  several nieces, nephews and cousins, and a host of friends and family members.

  Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 pm Tuesday June 16, 2020 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Randy Carterofficiatring.

  Burial will follow in the Dewey Memorial Cemetery-Pound, VA where grandsons and great-grandsons will serve as pallbearers.

  The family will receive friends at 6:00 pm Monday June 15, 2020 at Baker Funeral Home. There will be a song service at 7:30 pm.

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

  Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Mrs.Anna Ethel Boggs.

 POUND, VA – Colley Brennen McCoy, 50, entered into a heavenly reunion Friday June 5, 2020 with the Lord and his family members that had gone before him from the Lewis Gale Medical Center in Salem, VA.

  Colley was a devout Christian and attended several churches in the area. He loved the Lord and telling people about his faith.

Colley was a humble and loving person, he had a kind and caring nature and was always willing to help others. Colley was always 

gentle and never had a harsh thing to say about anyone, he would just smile and move on.

  Colley was a 1988 graduate of Pound High School and spent his entire life as a retail clerk working at several area grocery and

retail stores. He loved working with the public. Colley was an avid sports fan, he loved high school football and basketball and was a devoted North Carolina Tar Heels basketball fan. He also loved science fiction, especially Star Trek. Colley also had an amazing memory and could remember numbers and details with incredible 

accuracy. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

  Colley was preceded in death by his sister Valerie Lynne McCoy; his maternal grandparents Hoflin and Anita (Bolling) Fleming and his paternal grandparents Kermit and Ada McCoy. 

  Survivors include his loving mother and step-father Lynne and Pete Burk-Pound, VA; his father and step-mother Newton and Irene McCoy-Pound, VA; his half-brother, Conner McCoy-Pound, VA; several aunts, uncles and cousins; and a host of friends and loved ones.

  Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 pm Tuesday June 9, 2020 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Randy Carter officiating. The family will receive friends from 12 Noon until time of services. Due to current regulations, all guests are required to wear a face mask.

  Burial will follow in the Bolling Cemetery-Pound, VA where Matthew Bolling, Conner McCoy, Harold Greer, Tyler Mullins, Jonathan Whittaker and Randy Kilgore will serve as pallbearers.

  In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations be made to the Pound United Methodist Church at P O Box 1208 Pound, VA 24279.

  Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Colley Brennen McCoy.

  POUND, VA – Mrs. Janis C. Powers, 92, entered into her eternal reward Thursday May 7, 2020 from her residence. Her loving family was by her side. 

   Janis was a born again Christian and a long-time member of the Independent Baptist Church of Pound. She was a lifelong resident of Pound, VA. Janis was a loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend. Janis received her teaching certificate from Radford University and taught for a short time before becoming a full time homemaker. She was a wonderful cook and a talented artist. Although she was a very private person, Janis was dedicated to her church, her family and her friends.  

   Janis was preceded in death by her husband, Don Powers; her son Avery Don Powers; her parents, Norman and Lillie (Mullins) Crouse; her sister, Betty Lundy ; and a brother, John A. Crouse.

  Survivors include her son Lyndon Powers and wife Joyce-Pound, VA; daughter–in-law Judy Shortt and husband Bobby-Pound, VA; granddaughter Wilma Elaine Powers Dalton-Pound, VA; great-grand-daughter, Alafair Winter Dalton-Pound, VA; nieces Carol Powell and Connie Brown; nephew Ketron Lundy; her caregivers Linda Osborne, Tammy Sturgill and Vicky Stanley; and a host of friends and loved ones.

   The family would like to extend a sincere thank you to Dr. Ashley Bevins and Hospice and Palliative Care of VA nurses Tabitha, Barb and Diane.

   Family and friends will have the opportunity to gather for graveside services while following social distance guidelines and practices at 12 noon Monday May 11, 2020 at the Crouse Cemetery-Pound, VA with Reverend Randy Reagan officiating. Lyndon Powers, Bobby Shortt, Randy Shortt, Roger Clyde Mullins, Kenny Bolling and Johnny Tompkins will serve as pallbearers.

   In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Avery Don Powers Memorial Scholarship Fund at UVA Wise at: Office of Developmental Services, One College Avenue, Wise, VA 24293.

   Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Mrs. Janis C. Powers.

  POUND, VA – Ira E. “B B” Gentry, Jr., 44, entered peacefully into eternity Saturday April 25, 2020 from his home. He was surrounded by his loving family.

   B B was of the Freewill Baptist faith. He was a loving father, son, brother, uncle and friend. B B was a 1994 graduate of Pound High School. He was a former production line foreman for Exide Battery before having to retire due to his illnesses. B B loved cooking, gardening and fishing. He also enjoyed reading, playing old games on the computer and watching cooking shows on TV. B B dedicated his life to raising his

children Brittany and Trey. 

   B B was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Willie and Bernice Gentry; his maternal grandparents Bobby and Faye Brummitt; and his brother-in-law Chris Strouth. 

   B B is survived by his parents Ephriam and Debra (Brummitt) Gentry-Pound, VA; his daughter Brittany Gentry-Pound, VA;his son Ira E. (Trey) Gentry III-Pound, VA; his sister Michelle Strouth-Pound, VA; his brother Willie Gentry and wife Ashley- Pound, VA; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins; Special friends Billy Hibbitts and Les Hamilton; and a host of friends and loved ones.

The family would like to give a special thanks to the staff at The Laurels, the nurses from Hospice and Palliative Care of Virginia and his sister-in-law Ashley Gentry.

   Private graveside services for the immediate family will be conducted Tuesday April 28, 2020 at the Gentry Cemetery-Pound, VA.   

   Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Ira E. “B B” Gentry, Jr.

  WISE, VA – Dr. Virginia Acal-Baluyot, 70, passed away Thursday April 23, 2020 at the Norton Community Hospital due to complications from many chronic illnesses.

  Dr. Baluyot was of the Catholic faith. She was born in Manila, Philippines on September 17, 1949 and grew up there. Virginia graduated from the University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery in 1973. She began practicing medicine in Wise in 1986 with Dr. Cullen and opened her own clinic in Pound, VA in 1988.  She continued practicing family medicine,

emergency medicine and general surgery until November of 2017.

  Dr. Baluyot was a fixture in the Pound community. She practiced medicine with true love and compassion. She took the time to get to know her patients and they in turn loved and respected her. “Doc” always had a smile on her face and kind words for everyone. She will be greatly missed. She also loved singing and dancing.  

  Dr. Baluyot is survived by her husband Louis Philippe Sterlin-Wise, VA; her son Seth Sterlin-Spartinsburg, SC; her sisters Luisa 

Novaenacio and Tericita Acal of Hayward, CA; her brother Narcisa Acal-Maryland; special friends Beth Palabrica, Dr. Rodolfo and

Tercita Cartagena, Diane Martin and Vonnie Mae Addington; and a host of friends and loved ones.

  A private funeral mass will be conducted Monday April 27, 2020 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Father Tim Drake officiating.

  As per Dr. Baluyot’s wishes her body will be cremated after the service.

  Due to the restrictions set forth by the CDC and Virginia state Mandates in regards to CoVid 19, limits have been set on the number of people that can attend a public or private gathering. It is out of the control of either the family or the funeral home

and we hope that everyone understands these limits during this time. 

  Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Dr. Virginia Acal-Baluyot.

   GRAY, TN/CASTLEWOOD, VA – Roger Duane Dameron, 72, entered into his eternal reward Tuesday April 21, 2020 from his 

home in Gray, TN. His loving wife Louise and his family were by his side.

    Roger was a born again Christian of the Baptist faith. He was a charter member of the Light House Missionary Baptist Church in 

Jonesborough, TN and the adult Sunday School teacher at Ervin Chapel Freewill Baptist Church in Castlewood, VA. Roger also 

previously had a 12 year ministry at the Four Oaks Nursing Home in Jonesborough, TN.

   Roger was a veteran of the United States Air Force and a retired tractor trailer driver with over 30 years experience as both an owner/operator and company truck driver. He was also a motorcycle enthusiast, riding for many years and used to enjoy hunting. Roger was a prankster and loved making people laugh and smile, he had a 

very outgoing personality and liked to visit everybody. Roger was an avid reader and he loved teaching the Bible.

   Roger was born April 3, 1948 in Warrior Mine, WV to the late Doyle Kelly Dameron and Nellie Marie (Hickman) Dameron. He is 

also preceded in death by a sister, Rhonda Gail Dameron and a brother, Terry Allen Dameron.

   Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Louise Dameron-GrayTN/ Castlewood, VA; daughters, Tyra Michelle Tipton and husband Scott- Knoxville, TN and Tina Gale Ware and husband Doug-Church Hill, TN;

sons, Jeffery Paul Webb and wife Teresa-New Tazewell, TN and Brian Kelly Webb and companion Lisa-Kingsport, TN; grandchildren Makenna Tipton, Abby Bradshaw, Samantha Blevins (Nathaniel), Kristy Riley (Will), Michael Hensley and Caleb Webb; great-grandchildren, Lucas Riley and Roslyn Riley; sisters, Carolyn Diane Welch-Bristol, TN and 

Freda Gwen Apodaca (Jessee) El Paso, TX; brothers Monty Darrell Dameron (Rita)- Yukon, WV, Doyle Ricky Dameron (Geri)- Tazewell, VA, Ronald Dale Dameron (Delilah)-Hampton, VA, Mark Greg Dameron ( Lora) Bristol, TN and Russell Kelly Dameron-Roanoke, VA; aunts Doris Jean Whitaker, Janice Hobbs and Mae Hickman; several nieces, nephews and cousins; a multitude of friends, neighborsand church family; and his beloved pet Little Miss Bella.

   A private burial will be conducted at Friday April 24, 2020 at the Mountain Home National Cemetery-Mountain Home, TN (Johnson City, TN).

A memorial service will be conducted at a later date. 

   Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Roger Duane Dameron. 

  JACKHORN, KY – Bobby Short, 71, passed away Monday April 20, 2020 at the Hazard ARH.

  Bobby was of the Freewill Baptist faith. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Bobby was a retired truck driver with 

the CB handle of Rebel. He was the owner/operator of M-Trucking for 37 years. Bobby looked forward to going to work each day and providing for his family. In his later years he also enjoyed watching TV, was an avid Kentucky Wildcats basketball fan, and 

loved animals, especially his dogs, Shadow & Sissy. His greatest joy was spending time with his family.

  Bobby was preceded in death by his parents Samuel “Mick”Short and Hassie (Hall) Short. 

  Survivors include his wife of 34 years Judy Short-Jackhorn, KY; his daughters Lori Kelly and husband James-Hazard, KY and 

Kimberly Carol Fletcher and husband Kevin-Safety Harbor, FL; his son Vance Surratt and fiancé Naomi-Bulls Gap, TN; grand-

children Brett Kelly, Amber Kelly, Sara Fletcher, Sean Fletcher and Logan Surratt; great-grandson Colton Lee Kelly; his brother 

Sammy Short and wife Lorry-Neon, KY; his ½ brother Mickless Short and wife Jessica-Cornettsville, KY; nieces MickIya Short, 

and Samantha Short and special friend Jake Dollarhyde; nephews Tyler Short and wife Beronica and Mick Short; his coal trucking 

community and his dialysis community; and a host of friends and loved ones. 

  Private graveside services for the immediate family will be conducted Wednesday April 22, 2020 at the Haven of Rest Cemetery in Mayking, KY with Pastor Danny Hurst officiating.

  Due to restrictions set forth by the CDC and state mandates in regards to CoVid-19, limits have been set on the number of people

that can attend a public or private gathering. It is out of the control of either the family or the funeral home and we hope that everyone understands the situation during this time.  

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

   CASTLEWOOD, VA – Renita Hampton, 45, entered into eternity Wednesday April 8, 2020 from her residence in Castlewood, VA.

Nita was of the Christian faith. She enjoyed spending time on Face-book and on the phone with all her family and friends and spending time with them in person whenever possible. Nita loved canning

and giving the food away. She never met a stranger. Nita loved totravel, especially on girl trips with Haley Grey to Pigeon Forge. 

She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend.Nita was quick witted and sure to give her opinion.

   Nita was preceded in death by her son Travis Webb; her parents Arley Hall Jr. and Brenda (Slone) hall; and her sister Jennifer Hall.

   Survivors include her husband of 15 years Chad Hampton of the home; her daughter Haley Grey Hampton of the home; grandchildren Cole Webb and Connor Webb; her mother and father in law Marsha and Robert Banner-Castlewood, VA; her sisters Regina Cook (Richard)- Millstone, KY, Christina Hall (Robert)-Whitesburg, KY; nieces McKenzie Cook and Nicole Hall; nephews Richard Blake Cook and Austin Richardson; and a host of friends and loved ones.

   Private funeral services for the immediate family will be conducted Saturday April 11, 2020 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel.    Burial will follow in the Dewey Memorial Cemetery-Pound, VA where family 

members will serve as pallbearers.

   Due to the restrictions set forth by the CDC and Virginia state mandates in regards to Covid-19, limits have been set on the number of people that can attend a public or private gathering. It is out of the control of either the family or the funeral home and we hope that everyone understands the situation during this time.

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

   POUND, VA – Mrs. Nona Gay Cantrell, 81, entered into Heaven’s Gates on Saturday April 4, 2020 from her home. 

She was surrounded by her loving family.

  She was born October 20, 1938 to the late Carl and Zelda Willis Stanley of Clintwood, VA. Nona was preceded in death by a daughter, Nancy (Jerry) Hutchison of Pound, VA; 

a brother, Harold (Gaynell) Stanley of Clintwood, VA; sisters,

Betty (Ken) Sippel of Oregan, Rose (Charles) Brooks and 

Helen (Fred) Mullins, both of Decatur, AL.

  Nona was a Christian and attended Fairview Old Regular 

Baptist Church. She graduated from Clintwood High School,

and was co-owner of The Rag Shop in Pound for many years. 

She loved sewing and crafting and was well known in the sewing 

community for her beautiful quilt tops. She also loved her rose 

bushes, bleeding hearts and hydrangea…always asking if they 

were in bloom. Nona also decorated beautiful and at times 

whimsical cakes when her health allowed it. Even though her

health declined over many years, she maintained a positive 

attitude. Her sense of humor and wit will forever be cherished

by her family and friends. 

  Those left to mourn her passing include her loving and devoted 

husband of 63 years Guy Cantrell; her daughters, Gayetta Cox 

and husband Steve-Sharps Chapel. TN and Gladys Osborne 

and husband Stephen-Pound, VA; her sons, Shelton “Shag” 

Cantrell and wife Kay Pound, VA, Bryan Cantrell and wife Kathy-

Pound. VA and John Cantrell-Pound, VA; 11grandchildren, 

Daniel (Amber) Cantrell, Christopher Cantrell, Kristi Hutchison, 

Jason (Brittany) Hutchison, Kacey Cantrell, Devon (Carissa) 

Cantrell, Adam Cox, Andy (Fae) Cox, Nicholas (Brittany) 

Osborne, Haley Cantrell and Brandon Cantrell; 9 great-grand

children; her twin sister, Mona (Cliff) Brommer- Denver, NC; 

brothers James (Debbie) Stanley and Bobby (Doris) Stanley all

of Clintwood; several nieces, nephews and cousins and a host 

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

memory.

  Nona’s family would like to express a special thank you to First

Choice Home Health Care and Caris Hospice for their excellent 

care and support.

  Private graveside services for the immediate family will be

conducted Monday April 6, 2020 with Elder Willie Cantrell 

officiating at the Arvil Mullins Cemetery-Pound, VA where 

grandsons and family members will serve as pallbearers.

  Due to the restrictions set forth by the CDC and Virginia state 

mandates in regards to CoVid 19, limits have been set on the 

number of people that can attend a public or private gathering.

It is out of the control of either the family or the funeral home and we hope that everyone understands these limits during this time.      

  Baker Funeral Home-Pound is serving the family of Mrs. Nona Gay Cantrell

 POUND, VA – Tazz Church, 94, entered into his eternal reward on Monday March 30, 2020 from his residence.

   Tazz was a Christian of the Baptist faith. He attended the Birchfield Church and Mt. Zion Church. Tazz was a veteran of the United States Army having served during WW II and 

was a member of the Pound VFW Post 9600.

After serving in the military Tazz married the love of his life Irene Dickenson on December 14, 1946, He then went to work for Dockson Corporation as a machinist and retired with over 28 years of service. Tazz and Irene loved to travel and went on many enjoyable trips together. He was a loving and devoted 

husband. Taking care of Irene was his first priority Tazz had a calm and gentle nature and was kind to everyone he knew. He 

enjoyed gardening and woodworking and liked to tinker with lots of things. He also enjoyed gospel music and looked to his 

daily phone calls with his sister Gladys.  

   Tazz was preceded in death by his wife Irene (Dickenson) Church; his parents Trigg and Mae (Hampton) Church; and a brother Ted R. Church.

   Survivors include his sisters, Gladys Hubbard- Pound, VA and Lydia Back-McRoberts, KY; special nieces, Diane Sproles 

and Shirley Phillips; special nephew Tracy Church; his care-givers ,Nellie Boggs and  Yevonne Stallard ; several nieces, nephews and cousins and a host of friends and loved ones. 

   Private funeral services for the immediate family will be conducted at 1:00 pm Wednesday April 1, 2020 in the Baker 

Funeral Home Chapel with Elder Danny Baker officiating.

   Burial will follow in the Dickenson Family Cemetery- Pound VA Due to the restrictions set forth by the CDC and Virginia

State mandates in regards to CoVid-19, limits have been set on the number of people that can attend a public or private gathering. 

At this time it is out of the control of either the family or the funeral home and we hope that everyone understands the situation during this time.

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

 POUND, VA- Charles Darrell Smith, 72, entered into eternity 

Monday March 30, 2020 from his home after a brave and courageous 

battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family.

  Darrell was a Christian and attended Pyles Memorial Freewill

Baptist Church. He was a veteran of the United States Army having 

served during the Vietnam war and a proud member of the Pound 

VFW Post 9600. Darrell was a retired coal miner with 44 years of 

experience. Darrell was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great- 

grandfather, brother and friend to all that knew him. He was a jack 

of all trades and enjoyed carpentry work, his cars and trucks, taking 

part in military funerals, going to church and helping others. Darrell 

loved spending time with his family, especially during the holidays.

He was an example of what a husband should be, always caring for 

and protecting Darlene. His love for her never wavered through the 

good times or the tough ones. 

  Darrell is preceded in death by his parents, Charles Lloyd Smith 

and Ruby Lee (Holcomb) Mullins.

  Survivors include his wife and love of his life of 50 years Darlene

Smith- Pound, VA; a son, Jeffrey Scott Smith and wife Angela-

Pound, VA; grandchildren, Westley Jordan Smith and companion

Allie Mullins - Bean Station, TN and Maddison Leann Smith- Pound, 

VA; great grandchildren, Kadence Ryan Smith and Finnley Reed Smith; sisters, Patricia Clay and husband Jim-Wise, VA., Dana Hubbard and husband Jimmie- Mooresburg, TN., Debbie Large and husband David- Wise, VA.; brothers, William Chris Smith and wife Brenda- Big Stone Gap, VA., Thomas Dwayne Gilbert and wife Sherry and Mickey Gilbert and wife Natalie all of Eolia, KY; several nieces, nephews and cousins 

and a host of friends and loved ones.

  Private funeral services for the immediate family will be conducted at 

7:00 pm Wednesday April 1, 2020 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel 

with Reverend Troy Belcher, Reverend Randy Carter and Reverend 

Jimmie Hubbard officiating.

  Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 am Thursday April 2, 

2020 at the Dewey Memorial Cemetery- Pound, VA where Jeff Smith, 

Westley Smith, Tommy Gilbert, Mickey Gilbert, Mack Mullins, Chris 

Smith and Jimmy Hubbard will serve as pallbearers. Kadence Smith, 

Finnely Smith, Greg Long, Derek Long , Shawn Smith and Erik 

Hubbard will serve as honorary pallbearers. Pound VFW Post 9600 

will conduct military graveside services in the parking lot of the 

funeral home. Family members are asked to meet at the funeral home

by 10:00 am.  

  Due to the restrictions set forth by the CDC and Virginia State 

mandates in regards to CoVid- 19, limits have been set on the number 

of people that can attend a public or private gathering. At this time it 

is out of the control of either the family or the funeral home and we 

hope that everyone understands the situation during this time.

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

   POUND, VA – Edd Conley, 84, entered into eternity Monday 

March 23, 2020 from the Norton Community Hospital.

Edd was of the Freewill Baptist faith. He was retired from the 

Fairfax County School Board as a truck driver with over 33 years 

of experience. Edd was a hard worker and believed in providing

for his family. Edd and Zena moved back home after his retirement

to enjoy life in a small town. He enjoyed the slower pace. Edd 

enjoyed time with his family, he also enjoyed old television shows

and westerns.

   Edd was preceded in death by his wife Zena Dare (Frasure)

Conley; his parents Marion and Emily (Fleming) Conley; sisters 

Agnes Stewart, Sara Whitaker and Ora Wright; and brothers Dallas, 

Troy, Milton, Andy, Roy and Estel Conley.

Survivors include his daughter Carol Sue Freeman-Falls Church, 

VA; his sons Stephen Conley-Fredericksburg, VA, Edd Conley, Jr-

Pound, VA and Rusty Lee Conley-Fairfax, VA; 6 grandchildren; 2 

great-grandchildren; special niece and caretaker Donna Mullins-

Pound, VA; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of 

friends and loved ones.

   Private funeral services for the immediate family will be conducted 

at 7:00 pm Wednesday March 25, 2020 in the Baker Funeral Home 

Chapel with Reverend Randy Carter officiating.

Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 am Thursday March 

26, 2020 at the Crouse Cemetery-Pound, VA

   Due to restrictions set forth by the CDC and Virginia state mandates

in regards to CoVid-19, limits have been set on the number of people 

that can attend a public or private gathering. At this time it is out of 

the control of either the family or the funeral home and we hope that 

everyone understands the situation during this time.

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

   POUND. VA- Bobby Ulis Sturgill, 39, passed peacefully into eternity Wednesday February 5, 2020 from the University 

of Kentucky Medical Center. His loving family was by his bedside.

  Bobby was a Christian of the Primitive Baptist faith. He wasa loving father, son, grandson, cousin, nephew and friend. He had a quiet and easy going demeanor and seldom got upset.

He leaned on his faith to carry him through life’s tough times and often helped others in their times of trouble. 

  Bobby was a 1998 graduate of Pound High School and loved anything outdoors, hunting, fishing, riding side by sides and four 

wheelers. Anything to play in the mud! He loved to hunt and fish. 

Bobby loved to work, he was presently employed by Eagle Creek 

Mining as a heavy equipment service tech. But Bobby’s greatest joy was the time he spent with his best friend, his son Mason.

   Bobby was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Bobby Adams 

and Ulis Sturgill: and his first cousins Nathan Adams and Paige 

(Adams) Counts.

  Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Jennifer and James 

Freeman-Norton, VA; his father, Stevie Sturgill- Pound, VA; his 

son Mason Sturgill of the home; his daughter, Madison Francis-

Vicco, KY; his maternal grandmother Ruby Adams- Eolia, KY; 

his paternal grandmother Ramona Sturgill-Pound, VA; his step 

sister Jennifer Larock-Lexington, KY; several aunts, uncles 

and cousins; several close friends; and a host of friends and loved

ones.

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

2020 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Elder Corbin Hampton 

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

of services.

  Graveside services will be conducted at 12 Noon Saturday 

February 8, 2020 at the Adams Cemetery on Roberts Branch in 

Eolia, KY where family members and friends will serve as 

pallbearers. Family and friends are asked to meet at Baker Funeral 

Home by 10:30 am to prepare to go in procession to the cemetery.

  Baker Funeral Home–Pound, VA is serving the family of Bobby Ulis Sturgill.

   POUND, VA – Victor N. Church, 88, passed from this life Tuesday January 28, 2020 from the Indian Path Hospital in Kingsport, TN. His loving family was by his side.

   Victor was born January 20, 1932 to the late William and Viola (Picklesimer) Church. He was Christian and a moderator of the Cane Patch Primitive Baptist Church circa 1960 where he remained a faithful member until his death. He was also a veteran of the United States Air Force.  

   Victor was a former paint contractor, upholsterer and carpenter. He enjoyed painting, woodworking, gardening and playing golf in his younger days. He loved to play his guitar and sing and enjoyed watching gameshows and westerns on television. 

   Victor was preceded in death by his wife Lola Marie (Stephens) Church; his parents William and Viola (Picklesimer) Church;

Sisters Delphia Scott and Lotti Goodman; and brothers Arlie Church, Milton Church, Charlie Church, Arthur Church, James 

Earl Church, Richard Church and Millard Church. 

   Survivors include his sons Victor Church II, Alan Church, Robert Belcher, Mayford Belcher, John Belcher and Lester Belcher; 

his daughters Viola Mullins, Emma Fruitt, Belinda Bailey, Joyce Belcher, and Bonnie Wood; 30 grandchildren; 31 plus great-grand-children; a sister Myrtle Stone-South Haven MS; numerous nieces, 

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

   Funeral services will be conducted at 12 Noon Saturday February 1, 2020 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Elders George Ben Combs, Ked Stacy and Henry Cantrell officiating. The family will receive friend from 11:00 am until time of services. 

   Pound VFW Post 9600 will perform military services at Baker Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Dewey Memorial Cemetery-Pound, VA where family members will serve as pallbearers.

   Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Victor N. Church.

   POUND, VA – Kimberly (Sturgill) Batchelor, 49, passed away peacefully Tuesday January 28, 2020 from the Pikeville Medical Center after an extended illness. Her loving family was at her side. 

   Kim was a homemaker of the Freewill Baptist faith. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and aunt. She cherished the time she could spend having fun with her family. She had a very outgoing personality and never met a stranger. Kim enjoyed  making flower arrangements, reading and doing make-up.

She especially loved angels. Any type or any kind of angel. She had them throughout her house.

   Kim was preceded in death by her mother Gwendolyn (Giggle) Sturgill and a sister, Mary Sturgill.

   Survivors include her husband, Timothy Batchelor; her daughter Gwendolyn (Lynn) Fay Nelson-Pound, VA: her son Timothy Skyler Batchelor of the home; gtrandchildren Lacey Jane Nelson, Liam Brayden Nelson and one on the way; her father Leroy Sturgill- Pound, VA; brothers David Sturgill and wife Laura-Pound, VA and Steve Sturgill and wife Dana-Wise, VA; several aunts,  uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins and a host of friends and loved ones.

   Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Thursday January 30, 2020 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Randy Carter officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until time of services.

   Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 am Friday January 31, 2020 at the Vanover Cemetery- Pound, VA where family members will serve as pallbearers. Family and friends are asked to meet at Baker Funeral Home by 10:00 am to prepare to go in procession to the cemetery.

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

   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.