Obituaries

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  POUND, VA – Bobby “Big O” Owens, 84, peacefully passed into his eternal reward Thursday June 30, 2022 from is residence after an extended illness. He was surrounded by his loving family.

  Bobby was a Christian of the Freewill Baptist faith. He loved his Lord and his family. Bobby was a hard worker, he was in the coal trucking business for 50+ years. He hauled for Paramount Coal, H&G Coal and 

A&G Coal. He put in many long days and nights driving or working on his trucks. He believed in working to provide for his family. Bobby enjoyed hunting, NASCAR racing (especially Dale Earnhardt), drag racing, working on cars, bluegrass music and bluegrass festivals. He loved to dance, “Let’s boogie” was his motto. Bobby worked hard 

and played hard. He enjoyed life. 

  Bobby was preceded in death by his wife Mabel (Powers) Owens; his parents Clyde and Elizbeth (Browning) Owens; a sister Judy Lou Powers; and a brother Richard Owens.

  Survivors include his daughter Patti Owens Counts and husband Donnie-Pound, VA; grandchildren Bobby Ring and wife Brooke-Pound, VA and Sadra Hayton and husband Jeffrey-Abingdon, VA; great-grandsons

James Isaac Hayton, Austin Sexton and Brody Ring; a brother Jerry Owens-Coeburn, VA; brother-in-law William “Pig” Powers-Pound, VA; sister-in-law Betty Owens-Pound, VA; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of close personal friends.

The family would like to give a special thank you to his niece and caregiver Linda Tompkins and his nephew Robert Owens for their care of Bobby.  

  Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 pm Sunday July 3, 2022 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Billy Hibbitts and Reverend Robert Owens officiating. The family will receive friends from 12 noon 

until time of services.

  Burial will follow in the Powers Cemetery on Cumbo Road-Pound, VA where Isaac Powers, Clyde Owens, Patrick Owens, Tony Powers, Brandon Powers, Mike Owens, Nick Owens, Brody Ring, Austin Sexton, Michael Allen Owens and Larry Tompkins will serve as pallbearers.

  Honorary pallbearers will be Jerry Owens, Robert Owens and Tommy Owens.

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

COEBURN, VA – Teresa Ann Collins, 61, crossed over to her eternal reward Monday June 27, 2022 from Ridgecrest Manor in Duffield, VA.

  Teresa was Christian of the Baptist faith, she put her trust in her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was a loving mother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend. Teresa was loved video games, on her phone, on television or handheld devices, she just loved to play. She enjoyed wordsearch 

puzzles and loved a variety of music, rock and roll, country, bluegrassor whatever was playing.

   Teresa was preceded in death by her mother Edith Osborne McCoy; and a brother Randy Baker.

   Survivors include her son Damien Collins and wife Kimberly-Wise, VA; her father and stepmother Mark and Charlotte Baker-Coeburn, VA; her sister Linda “Cookie” Shortt and husband Ray-Pound, VA; two special nephews Dustin Shortt-Atlanta, GA and Brandon Shortt-Bryan, OH; and a host of friends and loved ones.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Ridgeview Manor in Duffield, VA for the care and kindness they 

provided to Teresa.

As per Teresa’s wishes, she will be cremated and a celebration of life service will be held at a later date.

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

Ann Collins.  

  POUND, VA – Thelma Mary Rose, 90, went home to her eternal reward Saturday June 25, 2022 from the Holston Valley Medical 

Center after an extended illness.

  Thelma was a Christian of the Baptist faith. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Thelma worked hard and believed in taking care of her family. She kept a tidy and clean home, helped mow and trim the yard, raised a garden and canned what she grew. She was well known for her cooking and the preserves, jellies and apple butter she made. She also enjoyed quilting and sewing… she was well known for her famous Ragged Andy& Ann dolls she made. She will be greatly missed by all that knew and loved her.

   Thelma was preceded in death by her husband Worley Rose and her parents Thomas and Agnes (Conley) Stewart and a twin infant brother, Thelmer Stewart.

   Survivors include her daughters Madge Mitchell and husband Edward-Bismarck, AR and Pamela Lewis and husband Brad-Newman Lake, WA; her son Bobby Rose and wife Varonda (Ronnie)-Pound, VA; grandchildren Melanie McElrath (John) - Arkansas, Eddie Mitchell-Arkansas , Leslie Rumenapp (Martin)- California, Zachary Palmer (Denicka)- Washington and Melissa Pilkenton- Tennessee; 8 great-grandchildren; 4 great- great grandchildren; sisters, Betty Ryan, Ella Cantrell, Jean Rose, Shirley Stanley and Mildred Tackett; brothers Charles Stewart and James Stewart; special friends, Joan Robinson, Sonny Short and Ethel Whitt; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of friends and loved ones.

  Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 pm Thursday June 30, 2022 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Greg Cyphers and Reverend Randy Carter officiating. The family will receive friends from 11:00 am until time of services. Burial will follow at Crouse Cemetery- (Powers Drive) Pound, VA where Eddie Mitchell, Junior Conley, Billy Stanley, Joel Stanley, John McElrath and Calvin Barnes 

will serve as pallbearers. 

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

  Harry Hildebrandt (90) was called peacefully on June 21, 2022 to be with his God, Lord and Savior in Heaven. He passed away from an illness. He soon retired to Port Charlotte, Florida with his wife. He was previously a resident of South Shore, Kentucky.

He was pre-deceased in death by his wife, Naomi Ruth Hildebrandt (1/16/2009), his Step-son, John Finley Younce, Henry and Anne Hildebrandt (his parents).

Harry was born July 17, 1931 and he would have been 91. He was born to the Late John and Anne Hildebrandt of Winkler Manitoba. He had made many friends after moving to Florida. Everyone loved dad because he was such an extraordinary man. He was caring loving, giving, and showed how much he loved and cared for everyone in his life. Wonderful husband, dad, father in law, grandpa, great grandpa and had many friends.

Mr. Hildebrandt is survived by his daughter, Stephanie Correll (Jim), of Fort Myers, Step-daughter , Nita Spriggs of Greenup, Ky and his daughter in law, Connie Younce of Seminole, Fl. His granddaughters: Lindsay Correll of Port Charlotte, Missy Gullett(Don), of Cincinnati, and Crystal(Mark Burgess) of Greenup, Ky. Grandsons: Josh Younce( Cheri)of Chicago Illinois, Judson Younce of Chicago Illinois and Justin Barker of North Dakota. He was also survived by several Great-Grandkids. He is survived by his siblings, Katharina (late Cornelius) Wiebe of

Winkler Canada, Ann (late John) Hildebrandt of Beamsville, Canada Eva and (Harry) Neufeld of Paraguay and Peter(Anne) Hildebrandt of Winkler Canada.

Harry enjoyed his garden, keeping in shape and watching the Tampa Bay Rays play. He volunteered for the Cultural Center as an usher in Port Charlotte. He also volunteered as a Hospital transporter in Port Charlotte and Tampa hospitals. Over his career he worked in several countries and he worked his way up to Superintendent of Willbros which required him to travel around the world and he was not home most of time. When he was home he spent quality time with his family. Mr. Hildebrandt loved to fish, be out doors and spending time with family or friends. He was organized and a hard worker in everything he did. He loved his Lord and God. He always attended church on Sundays. Being a Christian was important to him.

He was a fighter up to the end. He was a man of his word to everyone. He never met anyone who didn’t love him and his spirit. He had a very poor childhood growing up but he worked his way up to where he was when he retired. He could cook anything, especially on his grill. He worked very hard for his family because that was what he wanted to do.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 pm Tuesday June 28, 2022

in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Randy Carter officiating. The family will receive friends from 11:00 am until time of services.   

Harry will be buried in Pound, Virginia beside his wife, Naomi Ruth Hildebrandt in the Addington Family Cemetery.

Arrangements are being handled by the Baker Funeral Home in Pound, Virginia. Address is: 11316 Riverside Drive, Pound, Virginia 24279.

   POUND, VA – Mary Ellen Hernan, 82 peacefully entered into her eternal reward Monday June 20, 2022 from her home.

She was surrounded by her loving family. 

   Mary was a Christian of the Baptist faith. She was retired cook, having worked for the Fairfax School System, the Fairfax Hospital and Norton Community Hospital. Mary 

enjoyed working, she liked knowing she was feeding people. She enjoyed arts and crafts, especially needlepoint and crocheting. Mary enjoyed bluegrass music. She lived for 

approximately 20 years in Sebastian, FL before moving back home.

  Mary was preceded in death by her parents John C. Collier and Lou Vernia (Gardner) Collier; her first husband Jamie Meade; sisters Eunice Vinogradov and Brenda Boggs; and a brother Dallas Collier. 

   Survivors include her loving husband of 32 years Frank Hernan of the home; a daughter Debbie Lynn Mullins-Pound, VA; grandsons, Charlie Mullins, Stacy Chandler, Bryan Chandler and Adam Chandler; great grandson Richard Mullins; great-great-

grandchildren Jacob Mullins and Chloe Mullins; sisters Janice Oliver and husband Eugene-Pound, VA; Particia Collier and 

husband Stewart Boyer- Vero Beach, FL and Juvada Stratton and husband Homer-Norton, VA; a brother Preston Collier and wife Carol-Manassas, VA; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of friends and loved ones.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 pm Wednesday June 22, 2022 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Hollis Bevins officiating. The family will receive 

friends from 11:00 am until time of services.

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

   Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Mary Ellen Hernan.

  POUND, VA – Caitlin Janelle Cantrell, 29, entered into eternity unexpectedly Wednesday June 15, 2022 from the Dickenson Community Hospital. Her loving family was at her side.

  Caitlin was born May 25, 1993 in Wise, VA to her parents Jeff and Carolyn (Lewis) Cantrell. She was always a free spirit who enjoyed life and wanted to make everyone happy.

  Caitlin attended Mountain Empire Community College and was a former employee of Sykes in Wise, VA. She enjoyed

riding four wheelers, kayaking, swimming, fishing and camping. Caitlin loved all kinds of music and doing arts and crafts, especially candle making. She was a loving mother and 

worshiped the time she spent with her children.

  Caitlin was preceded in death by her mother Carolyn Jean Cantrell.

Survivors include her father Jeff Cantrell and wife Robin-Pound, VA; her children Carly and Lyndon Boggs; her sisters Mitzi King Kingsport, TN and Kristen Day-Wise, VA; her 

brother Justin Cantrell-Pound, VA; her nieces and nephews Dustin Freeman, Makaila Freeman, Xavier King, Brenton Cantrell, Trenton Cantrell, Rileigh Day, Emma Day and 

Levi Day; numerous cousins; and a host of friends and loved ones.

  Private memorial services will be held at a later date.

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

POUND, VA – Reverend Charles Wayne Mullins, 82, entered into his eternal reward Saturday June 11, 2022 from the Holston 

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

   Wayne was a born again Christian and an ordained Freewill Baptist minister and was the former pastor and current member 

of Glady Fork Church-Pound, VA. He loved his Lord and Savior and lived a devoted life. Wayne was retired from Westmoreland 

Coal Company and a member of the United Mine Workers of America. He enjoyed farming, working the hay fields and raising 

cattle. Wayne had a really great sense of humor and always tried to see the good in everyone. 

   Wayne was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years Shirley Jacqueline Mullins; his parents George and Eliza (Belcher) 

Mullins; a daughter, Elaine Kiser; sisters Catherine Roberts, Peggy Mullins and infant sisters, Wanda Kay Mullins and Clara 

Belle Mullins; brothers, Kenneth Mullins, Donnie Bruce Mullins and George Mullins Jr. 

 Survivors include his son Charles Dwayne Mullins-Pound, VA; special friend and care giver, Dawn Ratliff; daughters, Shirley Jean 

Gervin and Dawn Orton both of Knoxville, TN.; grandson Robert Dwayne Mullins; 3 great- grandchildren, a sister, Ramona Sturgill-Pound, VA; brothers Teddy Mullins and friend Ollie-Eolia, KY, Bobby Mullins-Eolia, KY, Lonnie Mullins (Patsy)-Rutledge, TN 

and Roy Mullins (Carlene)-Eolia, KY; several nieces, nephews and cousins; his church family and a host of friends and loved ones.

   Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 pm Saturday June 18, 2022 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Lynn 

Vanover and Reverend Randy Carter officiating. The family will receive friends from 11:00 am until time of services. 

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

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

ABINGDON, VA – Lucas Alan Collins, 23, entered eternity Sunday June 12, 2022 from Johnston Memorial Hospital.

  Lucas was of the Baptist faith and believed in his Lord. He was a 2016 graduate of Wise Central High School having graduated a year earlier than he was suppose to. He was also a member of the Wise Central Warriors football team. He was a dedicated employee and loved his job, mostly running heavy equipment for Ameri-Con, Inc. Lucas would tell his mom he was the hardest worker she had. He enjoyed “Lake Life” swimming, fishing and just floating on the water. Lucas loved BIG and his family was everything to him. He loved family events, cookouts and just spending time with them. He was so excited about becoming a dad himself that he would tell everyone… even strangers about his baby girl that was coming in November. Lucas was soft spoken and so good hearted to everyone. He will truly be missed by his family and friends.    

  Lucas was preceded in death by his father David Collins; and his maternal grandparents Gary and Gail Roberts.

  Survivors include his mother Angela Collins and companion Mark Osborne-Abingdon, VA; a brother Logan Collins and wife Kayla -Castlewood, VA; sister Brittany Fleming and husband Issac and their children, Eli, Eden and Brooklyn-Bristol, VA and also sister Ashley Ramey and husband Luke-Norton, VA; his loving partner in life, MarShara Thompson the mother-to-be to his baby girl, Laylani due in November 2022- Wise, VA; special cousins, Dakota Cantrell and wife Jodie and Colt Cantrell; 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 June 16, 2022, in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Elder Stacy Potter officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until time of services.

  Graveside services will be conducted at 12:00 noon Friday June 17, 2022, at the Roberts Cemetery on South Fork Road-

Pound, VA where Logan Collins, Dakota Cantrell, Ben Morgan, Justin Morgan and Issac Fleming will serve as pallbearers.

Family and friends are asked to meet at Baker Funeral Home by 11:00 am for the final viewing and to prepare to go in procession to the cemetery.

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

PAYNE GAP, KY – Mildred (Holbrook) Marcum, 86, entered peacefully into eternity Friday June 10, 2022 from the Pikeville

Medical Center. She was surrounded by her loving family.

   Mildred was a born again Christian, she was baptized January 24, 1954 and has been a member of the Payne Gap Freewill Baptist

Church since.

   She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Mildred was a devoted homemaker, she spent her time raising her kids and grandkids. She loved gardening and tending 

to her flowers. She enjoyed word search books and reading, especially her Bible. Mildred was devoted to her church life, she attended every service she could, enjoyed singing in church and loved gospel music. 

   Mildred was preceded in death by her husband Bill Marcum; her parents George and Cora (Mullins) Holbrook; a grandson William Austun-Le Vanover; her sisters Geneva Phillips, infants Clara Sue 

Holbrook and Mary Elizabeth Holbrook, and brothers George Holbrook, Jr., Charlie Holbrook, Frank Holbrook and infants Bill 

and Crate Holbrook 

  Survivors include her daughter Cindy Lewis and husband Tom-Pikeville, KY; her son Randy Marcum and wife Lisa-Payne Gap, KY; grandchildren William Tyler Marcum and wife Amanda, Arissa Di-Ann Vanover, and Natasha Gray and husband Mike, great-grandchildren Caden Marcum, Caleb Haley, Dante Adams, Sierra Tenney, Colton Tenney and Layla Gray; a brother Eddie Holbrook-Rutledge, TN; several nieces, nephews and cousins, her church family, and a 

host of friends and loved ones.

   The family would like to give a special thank you to Dr. Byron Thomas of MCHC and to her caregiver and friend Paula Hodges. 

   Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 pm Monday June 13, 2022 at the Payne Gap Freewill Baptist Church with Pastor Hollis 

Bevins, Reverend Frankie Holbrook, Jr. and Reverend Eddie Holbrook, Jr. officiating.

  Burial will follow in the Sam Bentley Cemetery-Payne Gap, KYwhere family members will serve as pallbearers.

   The family will receive friends after 3:00 pm Sunday June 12, 2022 at the Payne Gap Freewill Baptist Church. There will be a 7:00 pm evening service.

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

  NORTON, VA – Langley Morgan Engle, 74, formerly of Eolia, Ky entered into eternity Wednesday June 1, 2022 from his residence 

after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family.

  Langley was a Christian of the Primitive Baptist faith. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army and a retired automotive mechanic with  30+ years of experience. Langley was a loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He loved his God, his family and his country. He enjoyed going fishing, working in his garden, spending hours at a flea market and watching TV. Some of his favorites being The Andy Griffith Show, Columbo, Ridiculous and game shows. But what Langley loved the most was his family and the time he spent with them.

  Langley was preceded in death by his parents Troy Jr. and Audrey (Hampton) Engle; and an infant sister Kathy Engle.

  Survivors include his daughter Amy Flint- Frankfort, KY; sons, Alan Engle (Pauline) -Frankfort, KY and Kevin Engle (Cindy) – 

Clintwood, VA.; grandchildren, Tyler (Melody) Sizemore, Daleigh Engle, Troy Mullins (Kenzie Bobblitt), Hannah Engle ( Jacob Wethington), Emma Fint, Hunter Engle and Gavin Fint; six sisters, Carleta (Creighton) Adams-Eolia, KY, Janie (Bennie) Sturgill-Eolia, KY, Janet (Jim) Bolling-Norton, VA, Debbie (Frankie) Maggard-Blacky-KY, Velma Adams-Norton, VA and Gloria Strouth-Wise, VA; three brothers, Finley Engle (Margaret)-Wise, VA, Pete Engle (Julia)-Glen Rock, PA and Orbin Engle-Duffield, VA; two aunts, Laura Fields and Ruby Adams; one uncle, Charles Engle ; special brother-in-law, Frankie Maggard; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of friends and loved ones.

  Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 pm Saturday June 4, 2022 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Jimmy Hubbard officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:00 noon until time of services.

  Whitesburg VFW Post 5829 will conduct military services on the funeral home parking lot. 

  Burial will follow at the Adams Cemetery on Roberts Branch in Eolia, KY where Jason Maggard, Gavin Fint, Hunter Engle, Frankie 

Maggard, Troy Mullins, Jimmy Brock, Josh Williams and Trillis Adams will serve as pallbearers. 

  Honorary pallbearers are Larry Adams, Wendell Sturgill, Channon Engle, Chris Engle, Sheldon Sturgill, Brian Strouth, Troy Engle, Travis Engle, Dewayne Engle and Shaun Sturgill.

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

EOLIA, KY-Natalie Marie Gilbert, 63, went to be with the Lord on Monday May 31, 2022 after a long and courageous battle with 

cancer.

   She was born September 24, 1958 to Reba Mae (Burke) Blansit and the late Harold Blansit. She had a passion for cooking especially making candy for her loved ones. She worked for 14+ years for the Cumberland Gap Nursing Home.

   Natalie is preceded in death by her father, Harold Blansit and a son, Jason Michael Howerton.

  Survivors include her husband of nearly 23 years, Mitchell “Mickey” Gilbert; her mother, Reba Mae Blansit; a daughter, Karen Melissa 

Howerton; two sons, Andy Gilbert and Allen Gilbert; four grandsons, Scotty Banks, Joey Asher, Cameron Howerton and Jake Howerton; a granddaughter Jocelyn Asher: two sisters, Vickie (Doug) Inman and

Linda (Jesse) Simpson; two brothers, Jeff (Sharon) Blansit and Mark 

Blansit; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.

   Special family and friends include Kay (Terry) Trent, Terry 

(Sharon) Trent II, Andy (Jennifer) Trent, Eve Trent and children, 

Dana (Jimmy) Hubbard, Ruby Maggard, Sylvan Maggard, Leigha 

Howerton and Jim (Nellie) Cox; and a host of friends and loved 

ones.

   Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Friday June 3, 

2022 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Jimmy 

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

until time of services. 

   Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Natalie Marie Gilbert.

   Kenneth Gene Sturgill of Pound Virginia went to be with the lord on May 28, 2022. He was a true man of God. His faith was Jesus Christ his Lord and Savior. He was a coal miner for 48 years with Scotia Coal Company and Cumberland River. In 1976 he was on the rescue team of the Scotia Mine explosion. Kenneth loved working puzzle books, gardening and fishing. He treasured the time he spent with his kids and grandkids, and loved family get togethers. Kenneth was a humble and easy going man, he loved his Lord and his family.

  He was married to his loving wife for 57 years Ruby Gail Sturgill. His children: Melinda Yeary and husband Ray of Wise, VA, Kenneth “Marty” Sturgill and wife Pam of Eolia, KY, Rhonda Sturgill of Norton, VA, Heather Sturgill of Virginia, Mandy Worrell and husband Bill of Lebanon, VA; his  grandchildren: Kayla Grills and husband Steven of Wise, VA, Timothy Sturgill of Eolia, KY, Hannah Herrin and husband Andrew of Surgoinsville, TN, Isaac Worrell of Lebanon, VA, great-grandchild Keaton Grills of Wise, VA; brothers Roger Sturgill and wife Teresa of Pound, VA; sisters; Katie Maggard and husband Wayne of TN and Nancy Taylor and husband Coy of Pound, VA. 

  Kenneth was preceded in death by his father Troy Sturgill, mother Alice (Rutherford) Sturgill; sisters Annie Blizzard, Betty Jo Maggard, Julie Cantrell, Fannie Cantrell and Joyce Taylor; brothers Ulis Sturgill and Clyde Sturgill.

  Funeral Services will be held 1:00 pm Friday, June 3, 2022, 

in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Ray Yeary

officiating. Family will receive friends from 11:00 am until 

time of services. 

  Burial will follow in the Church Cemetery on Hale Gap Road 

in Pound, VA where Ray Yeary, Bill Worrell, Mark Newsome, Steven Grills, Isaac Worrell, Andrew Herrin, Marty Sturgill and Jeff Lawson 

will serve as pallbearers.

  The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff of Norton Community Hospital.

  Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Kenneth Gene Sturgill.

  POUND, VA – Ronnie Lee Gardner, 73, peacefully entered into eternity Tuesday April 5, 2022 from Holston Valley Medical Center-Kingsport, TN. His loving family was at his bedside.

   Ronnie was a Christian of the Baptist faith. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and friend. Ronnie had worked as a car salesman for Johnson Chevrolet, Freedom Ford, Kiser 

Nissan and also working for 14 years at Walmart as the automotive department manager. In his earlier years he worked at the famous “Pound Hardware” and always said he loved being there. To sum it up… 

he was a jack of all trades. Ronnie enjoyed the outdoors, going hunting and fishing when he could. Now for those that knew him… he was a prankster and getting a joke on you would make his day, when you least 

expected it… he would throw a pack of firecrackers out to get a good laugh, but what Ronnie loved more than anything was his family and the time he spent with them, especially his grandchildren.    

   Ronnie was preceded in death by his parents, Emerson and Dollie (Bowman) Gardner.

   Survivors include his loving wife of 53 years, Joyce (Lucas) Gardner- Pound, VA; his daughter, Tammy Gardner and companion Jeff Moore- Wise, VA; his son, Ronnie Gardner Jr. (Michele) - Pound, VA; 6 grandchildren, Chelsea Lindsey (Patrick) - Blaine, TN. Jordan Gardner- Wise, VA, Dalton Gardner- Pound. VA, Dillon Gardner- Pound, VA. Haeley Gardner- Pound, VA. and Katie McCarthy- Pound, VA; great grandson-Gunner Lindsey; sisters, Sharon Mullins- Norton, VA and Deborah Skeen- Pound, VA. several nieces, nephews and cousins and a host of friends and loved one to mourn his passing and cherish his memory.

  Per Ronnie wishes he will be cremated and a Celebration of Life service will be conducted at 7:00 pm Friday April 8, 2022 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Randy Carter officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until time of services. 

  Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Ronnie Lee Gardner Sr.

  WISE, VA – Gary R. Stallard, 75, entered into eternity Saturday March 26, 2022 from the Holston Valley Medical Center-Kingsport,

TN after an extended illness. His son Shane was by his side.

  Gary was of the Christian faith, he attended Mt. Olive Freewill Baptist Church. He was a 1965 graduate of J. J. Kelly High School

where he was an all-state lineman on the football team. Gary was a loving husband and father and believed in providing for his family. He was one of the original employees of Paramont Coal Company and worked later for Humphreys Enterprises. Gary became a partner in JK&G Coal Company in 1974 along with his brothers Jack and

Kenneth. He and his wife Sue later founded Nut’s Grill in 1991. Gary was an avid outdoorsman, he loved fishing and hunting. He loved bluegrass music and enjoyed going to various music festivals. Gary was also a big Nascar Racing fan, especially Bill Elliott and then Chase Elliott.

  Gary was preceded in death by his parents R.D. Stallard, Jr. and Monica Ann (Mays) Stallard; his wife Sue (Skeen) Stallard; his son

Kevin R. Stallard; brothers Joe Ed Stallard, Jack L. Stallard and Kenneth L. Stallard; and his long time friend Oscar Rhoten.

  Survivors include his son Shane Stallard-Wise, VA; his sister Charlotte Cox and husband Jim-Baltimore, MD; his granddaughters Holli Stallard-Wise, VA and Lauren Stallard-Wise, VA; sister-in-law Judy King and husband David-Wise, VA; several nieces and nephews, special friends

Gilmer and Gwen Scott, Gary Mullins, Aaron Sturgill, Steve Brooks, and Shirley Brooks; and a host of friends and loved ones.

  Private funeral services will be conducted Wednesday March 30, 2022 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel.

  Burial will follow in the Powell Valley Memorial Gardens, Big Stone Gap, VA where family members and friends will serve as pallbearers.

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

 POUND, VA.- Billy Stephan Beverly, 63, went home to his eternal resting place on March 12, 2022 from Norton Community Hospital, Norton, VA. with his loving wife at his bedside.

  Billy was a Christian of the Baptist faith. He was a trucker for many years, driving local and cross country. He was known as Billy Bob by many, but his greatest name was Daddy and Pap. His grandkids were the light of his life and spending time with them was so special to him.

  Billy was greeted at Heaven’s Gates by his father, Estle Beverly and uncles Teddy, Kyle, Bernard and  Connie,  along with several aunts and his father-in-law and mother-in-law Parzada and Roy Boggs to welcome him home.

  Billy leaves to mourn and honor his memory his wife of 41 years, Gina (Boggs) Beverly-Pound, VA; sons, Billy Steven Beverly and wife Jenny-Pound, VA., and Aaron Stratton Beverly and companion Tabatha Hall-Pound, VA; grandsons, Aidan Cole Beverly and Damon Stephan Beverly; his mother, Myrtle Beverly-Pound, VA; a sister, Diana Martin and husband Burton- Pound, VA and Charlotte Beverly-Pound, VA; brother, Chris Beverly and wife Lesa- Nacogdoches, TX; along with several dearly loved nieces and nephews.

  The family would like to thank First Choice Home Health Home Care for taking care of Billy during his illness. A special thanks to all the doctors and nurses on the Covid Ward at Norton Community Hospital.

  Funeral services will be conducted at 12:00 noon Wednesday March 16, 2022 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Brian Beverly officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00 am until time of services.

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

  Baker funeral Home- Pound, VA will be serving the family of Billy Stephan Beverly.

    Rose Mary Vanover Balthis, 76 of Bean Station, TN, left her earthly home to join her heavenly Father on March 7, 2022 at Parkwest Medical Center, Knoxville, TN. Rose loved her family with all of her heart. She enjoyed cooking, fishing, working puzzles, reading and working in her flower gardens. Throughout her life she worked as a nurse’s aide, housekeeper, factory worker and homemaker.

  She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert & Iola (Noland) Vanover; sisters Anna Adkins, Gwendolyn Sturgill, Shirley Bevins, Devonia Autry and brother Ricky Vanover. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Gary Short, Sr.

  Left to mourn her passing is her husband of 33 years Harold Balthis, daughter Teresa Caudell (Bill), sons Gary Short, Jr. (Paula), Tony Balthis (Kristen), Tim Balthis (Fran) and Vic Balthis (Stefanie); sisters Pamela Meade (Danny), Jackie Balthis, Marsha Plaster, Robin Hollyfield (Mickey); brothers Gene Vanover, James Vanover (Rita), Jeff Vanover (Barbara); ten grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren and one on the way, along with several nieces, nephews, brothers and sisters in-law. Pallbearers will be Gary Short, Jr., Josh Short, Bill Caudell, Tim Balthis, Vic Balthis and Hunter Balthis; honorary pallbearers will be Tony Balthis and Jeremy O’Quinn.

  Visitation will be at Baker Funeral Home, Pound VA from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, March 10, 2022 followed by the funeral service at 7:00 p.m. with Reverend Larry Mcanally officiating.   

   Graveside services will be on Friday, March 11, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at the Vanover family cemetery. 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 Rose Mary Balthis 

  POUND, VA – Gary Lyn Sturgill, 53, passed from this life into his Heavenly home March 5, 2022. He was greeted by his father and mother Ed and Juanita (Dingus) Sturgill and a brother Joe Sturgill.

   Gary was a Christian of the Baptist faith. He was employed by Lawson Builders. Gary was a talented carpenter who took great pride in his work. He enjoyed the outdoors, playing a gameof pool, working around the house and watching TV…some of his favorites being Gunsmoke and Andy Griffith. But what he 

loved doing the most was spending time with his family. His quick wit and mischievous smile will be missed by all who 

knew him.

   Gary was survived by his wife of 22 years Karen (Branham) Sturgill- Pound, VA; a daughter, Alyssa Brooke Sturgill and 

boyfriend Blake Hammonds-Pound, VA; brothers and sisters, Gene (Brenda) Sturgill, Dorothy Short, Ailene (Dennis) Everidge, Linda (James) Seals, Shirley Bailey, Betty (Joe) 

Sizemore, Kathy (Ronnie) Mefford, Eddie Wayne Sturgill (Tammy), Ronnie Sturgill, Teresa (Chuck) Hensley and Jeff Sturgill; several nieces, nephews and cousins and a host of friends and loved ones.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 pm Thursday March 10, 2022 at Hamilton Chapel Church- Pound, VA with Reverend

Greg Cyphers and Reverend Mark Stallard officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm until time of services. Burial will follow in the Collins Cemetery (Mill Creek- Kiser Mtn. Road) Pound, VA., where family and friends will serve as pallbearers.

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

 GREENVILLE, VA – Maria Yvonne Short, 64, entered into eternity Friday March 4, 2022 from her residence. Her loving 

husband was by her side.

  Maria was a Christian of the Baptist faith. She loved her Lord and Savior and enjoyed going to church and listening to contemporary Christian music. Maria was a former florist and also worked for AT&T as a call assistant for the hearing impaired.

Maria was family focused and loved caring for and spending time with her family. She loved her pets. She was an avid reader and a 

history buff and also liked watching The History Channel. Maria enjoyed doing cross stitch and crocheting, and loved a good story, both hearing and telling them.

  Maria was preceded in death by her parents Sammie A. Meade and Iolene (Phipps) Meade; and a brother Stephen Meade.

  Survivors include her husband of 44 years Jerry Short-Greeenville, VA; her daughters Jennifer Short-Waynesboro, VA and Kimberly 

Pilkenton and husband David-Norton, VA; her sons Jacob Short and wife Cierra-Powhatan, VA and Eric Short and wife Ericka-

Chester, VA; grandchildren Kaliegh Short, Abigail Short, Nick Short, Dustin Pilkenton, Kelly Pilkenton and Wyatt Short; a sister 

Sharon Ann Weaver and husband Rick-Newport News, VA; a brother Gregory Meade and wife Sylvia-Greenville, VA; several 

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

  Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Tuesday March 8, 2022 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Wayne Hager officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until time of services.

  Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 am Wednesday March 9, 2022 at the Ottis and Daphne Meade Cemetery-Pound, 

VA where family members and friends will serve as pallbearers. Family and friends are asked to meet at Baker Funeral Home by

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

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

 VERO BEACH, FL - Gregory Wayne Osborne, 60, passed away Thursday February 17, 2022 at his residence.

  Greg was of the Episcopalian faith. He was raised in Coeburn, VA. Greg graduated Coeburn High School in 1980. He had lived in Florida for the last 28 years. Greg worked for Piper Aircraft for over 20 years as a maintenance inspector until his retirement in 2019.

  Greg loved living at the beach and long walks on the sand. He loved the ocean and the sunshine. Greg loved shopping, especially for clothes and shoes. Greg was very organized, he kept everything neatly in its place. He was an avid Cher fan. He loved her music.

  Greg was preceded in death by his parents Jack and Margie (Chaffin) Osborne; and an infant sister.

  Greg is survived by his brother Brian Osborne and wife Margaret-Pound, VA; a special niece Brianna Osborne-Louisville, KY; his former coworkers; his neighbors; and a host of friends and loved ones.

  Memorial services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Thursday March 3, 2022 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Elder Stacy Potter and Pastor Hollis Bevins officiating.

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

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

  POUND, VA – Vernila Elkins Kelly left the arms of her loving family to be in the presence of her Lord and Savior on Tuesday February 15, 2022.

  She was born in Pike County, Ky to the late James and Martha Cable Elkins. Vernila was married to the love of her life, Rusty Kelly, for 63 years and together raised their 

four daughters in Pound, VA. She devoted her entire life to her family and raised her girls to love Jesus.

  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter Angela Kelly May and all of her 18 siblings.

  Vernila is survived by her devoted husband Rusty Kelly; her daughters and sons in law Robin and Bob Leonard, Kim and Kevin Nicewonder and Tanya and Jaret Logan;

her grandchildren Luke (Mikaela) Logan, Tanner (Alexis) Logan, Martha Leonard, Nick Nicewonder and Carly Nicewonder; her great granddaughters Harper and Haedyn 

Logan; her sister-in-law Virginia Elkins; her brother-in-law Ira Maggard; her church family; and a host of friends and family.

  The family is grateful to her loving caregivers Nellie Boggs, Ann Collier and Rissa Raines.

  A final church service in her honor will be held at First Baptist Church of Pound, VA on Saturday February 19th at 6:00 pm. Visitation will be between 4:00 pm and the time of services. 

  Vernila will be laid to rest at 1:00 pm Sunday February 20,2022 at the Crouse Cemetery, Pound, VA where sons-in-law 

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

  To know Vernila was to love her.

  Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is entrusted with the care of Vernila Kelly and the Kelly family.

  POUND, VA – Larry Meade, 78, passed into Glory Monday February 15, 2022 in the presence of his loving wife and granddaughter.

  Larry was of the Protestant faith. He was a kind and gentle man. Calm by nature and slow to upset. He was a civil service employee with 34 years of service as a cartographer with the department of 

defense. Larry loved the time he spent with his family whether it was fishing, hiking, bike riding, camping, cook outs or any other 

type of family get together, especially if there was eating involved. 

   Larry liked bluegrass, country and gospel music especially the Statler Brothers, the Oak Ridge Boys and Willie Nelson. His favorite song was "This World Is Not My Home" by Jim Reeves. Larry was an avid reader, one of his special skills was speed reading, he could read a large book in no time at all.  

  Larry was preceded in death by his parents Thurston and Belle (Fleming) Meade; a sister Wanda Sturgill, his brothers Harold 

Meade, Jerry Meade and Kenneth Meade; his grandson Cedric Thomas, Jr.; and his favorite pet Ginger.

  Survivors include his devoted wife of 57 years Sandy Meade; his son Larry Meade , Jr. and wife Jill-Manassas, VA; his daughter

Rhonda Pierce and husband Dwayne-Baileyton,  AL; adopted daughter Rhonda Thomas and husband Cedric-Bowie, MD; grandchildren Brittany Stilwell (Tyler), Karlie Meade, Chad Farris and Kristyn Crisler; great-grandchildren Lyric Pierce, David Lloyd, Genoma Crisler and Jerica Crisler; several nieces, nephews and cousins; life long friends Bob and Evelyn Anderson and Heidi Oestreicher; brother-in-law Steve Shortt and a host of other close family, friends and neighbors. 

    A celebration of life service will be held at 4:00 pm Sunday February 20, 2022 in the Baker Funeral Home chapel. The family will receive friends from 3:00 pm until time of services.

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

  POUND, VA – Anna R. Hubbard, 77, passed away peacefully Sunday February 13, 2022 at Holston Valley Medical Center-Kingsport, TN.  

  Anna was of the Baptist faith. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt and friend. Anna was an owner/operator of a 7 Eleven 

convenience store for over 30 years. She had a knack for dealing with the customers on a daily basis. Anna enjoyed people and had

no trouble communicating with them. After retiring she enjoyed taking care of her home and her flowers. She liked to watch old 

westerns like Gunsmoke and Ponderosa. Anna and Leonard loved going to casinos and taking a chance with their luck. Next to 

Leonard her german shepherd Axle was her true love.      

 Anna was preceded in death by her parents Alfred and Juanita Mullins, a sister Carol Fetts, and a brother Donald Wayne Mullins.

 Survivors include her husband of 25 years Leonard Hubbard-Pound, VA; a son Jerry Lester-King George, VA; sisters Pauletta

Withrow-Woodbridge, VA and Sharon Sesson-Virginia Beach, VA;a brother Larry Mullins-Fredericksburg, VA; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of friends and loved ones.   

  As per Anna’s wishes she will be cremated and there will be no public services.

  Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Anna R. Hubbard.

  NORTON, VA – Edward Joe Mullins, 87, gracefully entered into eternity Friday February 4, 2022 at Holston Valley Medical Center-Kingsport, TN. He went to be reunited with his wife, his parents and other family members in the presence of the Lord.

  Edward Joe was a Christian of the Baptist faith, he attended Pyles Memorial Church. Edward Joe was a devoted husband, father, brother and friend. He enjoyed watching old TV shows, visiting with friends and family and talking about the good old days …and he had an excellent memory and could recall fine details, so it was hard to argue with him on facts of the matter. Edward loved family gatherings and dinners especially the desserts… he loved those sweets. Edward was a humble man and always had kind words to give to people. He will truly be missed by all that knew and loved  him.

  Edward Joe was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years Shirley (Thacker) Mullins, his parents Woodrow Mullins and Stella (Short) Baker; children Diane Pettit, Rita Pettit and Randy Pettit; a sister Regenna Faye Adkins; and an infant sister Joanne.

  Survivors include daughters Abbie Blair and husband Donnie-Big Stone Gap, VA, Nancy Pettit-Wise, VA and Tabitha Polzin and husband Jeff-Manassas, VA ; his son Timothy Mullins-Sevierville, TN; his sisters Phyllis Baker and husband Clay-Pound, VA, Deborah Gibson and husband Freddy-Pound, VA, Wilma Vanover and husband Jerry-Pound, VA and Judy England and husband Bob-Pound, VA;12 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; special life long friends the late Woodrow Adams and wife Irene Adams;  and a host of friends and loved ones. 

  Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Sunday February 6, 2022 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Troy Belcher and Reverend Randy Carter officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until time of services.

  Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 am Monday February 7, 2022 at the Laurel Grove Cemetery- Norton, VA where family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Family and friends are asked to meet at the funeral home by 10:00 am to prepare to go in procession to the cemetery.

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

  WISE, VA- Nancy Ann Carter Bolling, 79, entered into her eternal rest on February 3, 2022 at Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, TN with her husband and her sister by her side.

   Nancy was born March 17, 1942 (the fifth child) to the late Kedric C. Ruble Collins Carter in Wise, VA. Nancy was a tiny, 

sweet natured girl with a festy side and a wicked sense of humor which she used to entertain her entire family through the years.

  Nancy grew up in Wise, VA where she met her beloved husband, Norris Bolling. They married on June 24, 1961. Their son, Michael 

was born on September 21, 1962. Except for a time that they lived in Alexandria, VA. they have lived their lives in Wise, VA- most 

of it on Rocky Fork. Nancy lived for her family and she loved them dearly with Michael being her pride and joy. They were best friends. You could usually find the two of them with their heads together sharing a private moment or roaring with laughter. After graduating from high school, Michael moved to Northern VA where he worked 

and went to college, settling in Arlington, VA. Nancy loved gardening whether it was flowers or vegetables. She had lots of flowers growing in boxes on her deck and in her yard which she tended with love. She 

would can many vegetables she grew, and when Michael would come visit from Arlington, he was sure to return to Arlington with lots of home- canned vegetables from Nancy’s garden. She shared with other

family members and friends as well. She loved life and it showed in her daily living.

  Nancy was preceded death by her beloved son, Michael Bolling; her parents, Kedic C. and Ruble (Collins) Carter; an infant brother, 

Donnie Carter; brothers, Ray Carter and Danny Carter and a sister, Patty Hibbard.

  She is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Norris Bolling- Wise, VA; a brother, Jerry Carter- Gate City, VA; a sister, Joy

O’Roark (David)- Johnson City, TN. And numerous nieces, nephews and cousins she loved dearly and who loved her dearly. 

  Nancy lived her life as a Steel Magnolia and enters heaven as a child of God. The strength of earth meets the strength of heaven.

  Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 pm Tuesday February 8, 2022 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Darrell Bolling officiating. The family will receive friends from 12 noon until time of services. 

  Burial will follow in the Hensley-Addington Cemetery (Rocky Fork Road) Wise, VA where family and friends will serve as pallbearers.

  Baker Funeral home is serving the family of Nancy Ann Bolling.

  POUND, VA – Sharon Mullins, 62, peacefully entered into eternity Tuesday December 14, 2021 from her residence.

  Sharon was a Christian of the Baptist faith, she loved her Lord and Savior. Sharon was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Sharon was former employee of Robo’s Drive In for over 12 years and loved working there until her 

retirement. She was always taking care of others in any way she could. Sharon’s greatest joy was spending time with her family and friends. She had a beautiful smile that could light up the room. She especially loved taking care of her great-grandson Owen. But lots of simple things brought her happiness like cooking, sewing, baking, caring for her flowers, watching Fox News, 

reading or spending time on her I-pad. She also really loved her dog Molly.

  Sharon was preceded in death by her loving husband of 42 years Timothy R Mullins and her parents Delbert and Reva (Bitner) 

Porter.

  Survivors include her daughter Tara Lee Mullins and companion Jason Taylor-Wise, VA; son Tim “Roll” Mullins and wife April-

Pound, VA; grandchildren Catie Mullins-Pound, VA, Corporal Matthew Rasnick -Marine Corp Base Camp Lejeune-Jacksonville, NC and Aidan Mullins-Pound, VA; great-grandson Owen Timothy

Mullins; sister Marcia Watts and husband Jerry-Furguson, NC; brothers , Sonny Porter and wife Gail-Coeburn, VA and James 

Porter and wife Anita-Wilkesboro, NC; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of friends and loved ones.

  Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Saturday December 18, 2021 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Danny Short officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until time of services.

  Graveside services will be conducted at 12 Noon Sunday, December 19, 2021 at the Jimmy Cantrell Cemetery on Cub Holllow Road -Pound, VA where Tim Mullins, Aidan Mullins, Matthew Rasnick, Brad Short, Jason Taylor and Sam Davidson will serve as pallbearers. Family and friends are asked to meet at Baker Funeral Home by 11:00 am to prepare to go in procession to the cemetery.

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

  POUND, VA – Joan Meade Stewart, 86, passed into eternity Saturday December 4, 2021from her residence.

  Joan was of the Christian faith. She was a retired phlebotomy technician and administrative assistant with the Veterans 

Administration. Joan loved animals and contributed to many animal charities. She was a member of the ASPCA. Joan was 

an avid University of Florida Gator fan. She enjoyed reading until her vision failed and she was no longer able to do so.

  Joan was preceded in death by her parents Tolly and Violet (Dotson) Meade; her husband Glenn Stewart; sisters Meyers 

and Patsy O’Brian; and a brother Bennett Meade.

  Survivors include her sister Ina Dingus-Quinton, VA; special niece Alycia Adams and husband Nathan-Portland, TN; cousin 

Lavonne Baker-Pound, VA and Barbara Short-Norton, VA; and host of family, friends and loved ones.

  Joan will be cremated and services will be private.

  Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Joan Meade Stewart.

  NORTON, VA – Pamela Hall, 59, entered into eternity Sunday December 5, 2021 from her residence after a courageous battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her 

loving family.

  Pam was born on December 22, 1961 in Norfolk, Virginia, to Billy Ray and Lomaretta (Cox) Mullins, She was a Christian of the Baptist faith and loved her Lord. She met and married her husband in 1995.Pam was a devoted wife and a fiercely dedicated mother, but she especially loved her role as Mimi. Pam treasured her granddaughter and cherished every moment with her.

  Pam enjoyed the simple things in life, fishing, crafting, shell seeking at the beach, being outdoors and spending time with her family. Pam will be remembered for her contagious smile, a laugh that could fill a room and her heart of gold.

  Pam was preceded in death by her sister Teresa Dawn Yonts, maternal grandparents, Alfred and Minnie Cox, paternal grandparents Richard and Goldie Mullins.

  Survivors include her husband of 26 years Robert Hall; her daughter, Kristen Cantrell (Michael Lawson) -Norton, VA; her son Terry Christley Ray Cantrell III “Trae” ( Shelby Taylor) -Norton, VA; a granddaughter, Alyssa Hurley- Norton, sisters Lisa Gaye Mullins-Wise, VA; Wendy Odette Sturgill-Pound, VA and Jessica Barnett-Gillette, Wyoming; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of friends and loved ones. Her family finds comfort knowing Pam is now pain free and cancer free with her heavenly family.

  Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Tuesday December 7, 2021 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Randy Carter officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until time of services.

  Graveside services will be conducted at 12 noon Wednesday December 8, 2021 at the Cox/Edwards Cemetery-Pound, VA where Robert Hall, Trae Cantrell, Michael Lawson, Sean, Salyer, and Lee Robinson will serve as pallbearers. Family and friends are asked to meet at Baker Funeral Home by 11:00 am to prepare to go in procession to the cemetery.

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

   Katie Ruth Mullins Pass, age 97 of Bay Hill Drive, Winchester, KY was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who went to be with her Lord on Thursday, December 02, 2021 at Windsor Hospice Care Center in 

Mt. Sterling, KY surrounded by her family.     Katie was born June 9, 1924 in Stonega, VA. She was one of eight children born to the late John and Sophie Bowers Mullins.

  Katie was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 51 years, Ted Pass, on November 9,1993. They were 

married on December 16, 1942 in Pikeville, KY. She lived with her mom and dad while Ted served in the Army until October 25, 1945. He served overseas for 16 months 

in England, France and Germany before returning to work for Consolidated/Beth Elkhorn Coal Co. Katie, a graduate 

of Jenkins High School (1942) worked at Bank’s Grocery Store and was a substitute teacher at Burdine Elementary

and Jenkins High School. They lived In Burdine before moving to Pound, VA in 1972. After Ted’s passing, Katie 

moved to Winchester, KY in 1997. 

In addition to her parents and husband,   Katie was preceded in death by her two brothers, John “Bud” Mullins and Bobby

Gene Mullins and five sisters Ann Mullins, Juanita Haley, Jerry Belcher, Marie Looney and Francis Jo Spicer.

  Katie is survived by one son, Ted Pass II (Ginny Kay) of Morehead, KY and one daughter Teresa Ann Hibbitts (Gary)

of Winchester, KY . She was known as Granny Ruth to her four loving grandchildren Michelle Hibbitts Ramey (Rich) of Winchester, KY, Gary Neil Hibbitts (Rich) of Lexington, KY, Kristen Leigh Pass (Roger) of Morehead, KY and

Michael Ted Pass (Michelle) of Stephenson, VA. She is also survived by three great-grandchildren Rachel Sophia Banks

(Tori), Codi Lee Collins and Dylan Michael Pass. Also one great-great-grandchild Rowen Scott Banks and a special niece

Mickey Bell. She loved all her grandchildren and great-Grandchildren very much as well as her Red Tabby cat Peaches. 

  Katie was member of the Burdine Church of God of Prophecy and the Cathedral Church of God in Winchester, 

KY. She was a devout Christian, read her Bible daily and lived by Christian principles. Her passion in life was praying 

for her family, friends and anyone in need of care and love. Her sweet spirit will be missed by those who knew and

loved her. In addition Granny Ruth’s fried chicken, “soup beans”, fried potatoes, slaw and cornbread will be missed 

as well by all.    

  Graveside services will be conducted at 2:00 pm at Saturday December 4, 2021 in the Powell Valley Memorial Gardens Chapel- Big Stone Gap, VA with Reverend Frank Hall, Burdine Church of God of Prophecy, officiating. 

  Arrangements by Baker Funeral Home in Pound, VA. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations be made to St. Claire Hospice, 222 Medical Circle, Morehead, KY 40351.

  POUND, VA- Ava McFarland, 60, gained her heavenly wings Friday November 26, 2021.

  Ava was a Christian of the Baptist faith. She was the kindest and sweetest soul who always filled with compassion and love for others. She loved attending church and reading her Bible as much as she could. The love she had for her family was boundless. She loved to talk about Chris, Jessica 

and her grandbabies at every opportunity. Speaking with Ryker and Delaney on the phone and seeing their pictures 

was always an important part of her day. We don’t think her humble heart could hold all the love she had; always, her caring 

nature will be remembered by those who knew her. She especially loved family gatherings and talked about them for 

weeks. Nothing can fill the void her death has left in our hearts.

  Ava was preceded in death by her parents, Ray and Belle (Mullins) Potter and a sister, Judy Gilliam.

  She is survived by her husband William McFarland, Jr.-Pound, VA; a son, Christopher McFarland- Pound, VA; a daughter, Jessica Hyder (Justin) – Tecumseh, MI; grand

children, Ryker and Delaney Hyder; a brother, Ronnie Potter (Debbie)- McRoberts, KY: sisters, Rita Caudill (Jason)- Jonancy, KY and Deborah Potter (Roger Vanover) –

Wise, VA; mother-in-law, Betty McFarland-Pound, VA; sister-in-law, Val McFarland- Pound, VA; as well as several nieces and nephews.

  Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Friday December 3, 2021 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Randy Carter officiating. The family will receive 

friends from 5:00 pm until time of services.

  Graveside services will be conducted at 12 noon Saturday December 4, 2021 at the Vanover Family Cemetery –Pound, VA

where Roger Vanover, Josh Vanover, Dustin Vanover, Chad Damron, Charlie Vanover and Dennis Vanover will serve as 

pallbearers. Family and friends are asked to meet at the funeral home by 11:00 am to prepare to go in procession to the cemetery.

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

  POUND, VA – Earlon Mullins, 79, went to his heavenly home Wednesday December 1, 2021 with his loving family by his side.

  Earlon was a Christian  and a member of Pyles Memorial Chapel Church. He was a loving husband , father, grandfather, 

great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He cherished the time he spent with his family and friends. 

  Earlon was a retired heavy equipment operator and truck driver with over 30 years in the coalfield. He enjoyed fishing, 

camping and being outdoors. Earlon enjoyed bluegrass music, watching the Andy Griffith Show, game shows and sports of 

all kinds on television. He was a people person loved to tell tales and pull pranks on everyone.  

  Earlon was preceded in death by his parents Gormon and Agnes(Boggs) Mullins; a sister Margaret Mullins; and brothers Raliegh Joe Mullins, his twin Shearlon Mullins and Jerry Van Mullins.

  Survivors include his loving wife of 57 years Barbara (Ratliff) Mullins; son Kristopher Mullins and wife Teresa; daughters 

Kelly Branham and husband Donald, Kimberlee Craft and husband Dean, Kristal Bowers and husband Steve, and Karla 

Lovell and husband Brian; grandchildren Brittney Brown and fiance’Brandon Pratt, Katherine Reece and husband Ritchie,

Brandy Wallace and husband Aaron, Dustin Belcher and wife Kate, Samuel Belcher and wife Mary, Ryan Belcher, Macayla 

Singleton, Jake Singleton, Mason Mullins, Christian Belcher and Audrey Lovell, and Deneka Mullins, several step-grand kids that he loved dearly;

38 great-grandchildren; brothers Trent Mullins and wife Donna-Pound, VA, Johnny Newsome-Middlesboro, TX and Freddy 

Newsome-Middlesboro, TX; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of friends and loved ones.

  Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Saturday December 4, 2021 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Randy 

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

  Graveside services will be conducted at 12 Noon  Sunday December 5, 2021 at the Gilmer Mullins Family Cemetery-

Pound, VA where grandsons and sons-in-law will serve as pallbearers. Family members and friends are asked to meet at 

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

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

PIKEVILLE, KY- Michael Courtney Spears, 46, passed away unexpectedly at her residence on Thursday November 25, 2021.

Michael was of the Christian faith. She was a graduate of Mullins High School and earned two Bachelor of Business degrees from 

Pikeville College. She was a dedicated Dental Assistant for many  years and took pride in her work. Michael loved “BIG” to the people

she was close to, always willing to help… however she could. She loved her animals like they were her children, and had a heart for all four- legged animals; so much so that she unintentionally provided many fur- children for her family. Over the years, she rescued and provided shelter for many animals and helped them all to find homes.

  Michael was preceded in death by her father, Buell L. Spears Jr.; a twin infant brother, Mark L. Spears; her paternal grandparents, BuellC. and Virginia (Allen) Spears and her maternal grandfather, Carl 

“Dab” Stumbo.

Survivors include her mother, Diana Meade and stepfather Jerry- Pikeville, KY; three brothers, Ryan Meade- Pikeville, KY, Kyle

Meade and wife Sarah- Pikeville, KY and Jonathan Spears- Langley, KY; her maternal grandmother, Fern Stumbo- Pikeville, KY; two aunts; Marsha Wade-PA and Crystal “Hank” McArthur and husband Bo-Pound, VA; two uncles, Rick Skeens and wife Diana- Pikeville, KY and Joey Spears-Grundy, VA ; special friend, Chris Mullins and his mother, Sue Mullins; also Ashley and Jessie Minix.- Virgie, KY. 

A private family services was held for Michael and per her wishes she was to be cremated and a Celebration of Life graveside service wil lbe conducted at a later date at the Allen Family Cemetery- Maytown, KY.

The family asked if you would like to honor Michael life…. please make a donation to your local animal shelter in her name… 

Baker Funeral Home- Pound, VA is serving the family of Michael Courtney Spears.

  BIG STONE GAP, VA – Shirley Gray (Dave) Davis, 82, 

entered into eternity Tuesday November 23, 2021 from his 

residence. His loving wife Noveda cradled him in her arms,

Dave was a Christian of the Baptist faith and was baptized

in 2006.He was a former employee of national Motor in 

Washington, DC, Greyhound Transit, W T Cowen 

Transportation, a New York Life Insurance agent and retired 

with 32 years of service at the Washington Metropolitan 

Transit Authority.

After his father’s death, Dave dropped out of school as a

child to help his mother raise his siblings. Then he went back

to school to get his diploma. He always said they can’t take

that away from you. Dave was an animal lover, especially 

dogs and birds. His favorite charity was the St. Jude’s 

Research Hospital. He was an avid reader and loved history, 

the law and the civil war. Dave enjoyed westerns and the news. 

He was a committed worker for the National Democratic 

Committee, he and his wife received personal invitations to 

the Inauguration of President Obama, and they received 

personal invitations to the nomination of President Obama. 

They also received personal Christmas cards from the

president and his family. On two occasions Dave received the 

million mile accident free safety award from the Washington 

Metropolitan Area Transit Authority. Dave also graduated 

first in his class at the Investigative Training Academy in 

Washington, DC and was a licensed private investigator. 

Dave was preceded in death by his parents Connie and

Naomi (Howard) Davis; a son Shirley(Button) Gray Davis, 

Jr.; sisters Norma Barnes and Alma Davis; and a brother 

Bobby Davis.

Survivors include the love of his life and wife of 43 years

and 1 month Noveda (Cantrell) Davis; daughter Shirley Artis, 

Fort Washington, MD, Keely Major, Charlotte, NC and Kara

Major, Atlanta, GA; sons Eric Kegley Sr., Staunton, VA and 

Pervis McLauchlin II, Fort Washington, MD; grandchildren 

Elijah Major, James Major, Eric Kegley Jr., Christopher Rich, 

Austin Davis, Dante’ Davis, Isaiah Major, Pervis McLauchlin 

III, Sharieta Davis, Dreama Kegley, Leah McLauchlin, Neriah 

Major, Shiloh Major, and Saraiah Major; great-grandchildren 

Ke’nyon Davis, Adam Kegley and Willow Kegley; sisters 

Margaret Taylor (Eddie), Summerdale, NJ and Lula Mitchell 

(Wiley Coley), Newark, NJ; nieces Regina Frost, Clementine

Barnes, D’Juna Coleman and Casandra Davis; nephews Milton 

Barnes, Edward Taylor, Marcus Taylor and Yorlando Reed;

several great nieces, great-nephews; a host of friends and 

loved ones and his pets Ginger and Coco.

Funeral services will be conducted at 6:00 pm Sunday

November 28, 2021 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with 

Reverend Randy Carter officiating. The family will receive 

friends from 5:00 pm until time of services.

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

  POUND, VA – Devonia Kaye Autrey, 67, departed this world for her Heavenly Home on Tuesday November 23, 2021 from the Johnson City Medical Center after an extended  illness. Her loving family was near her side.

  Devonia was a Christian of the Baptist faith. She loved her Lord. She was a loving mother, grandmother,  sister, 

aunt and friend. She cherished her family and loved the time she spent with them.

  Devonia was registered nurse and worked for 17 years at St. Mary’s Hospital and Park Avenue Hospital. She was 

also the manager of Autrey’s Nursery and Landscaping in Mineral Springs, NC. Devonia was a dedicated Republican and loved Trump. She enjoyed quilting and 

crafts, singing and playing the guitar and researching the family history. Devonia had a wonderful personality, a 

beautiful, smile and a laugh that could fill a room.   

  Devonia was preceded in death by her husband Clyde Autrey; her parents Robert and Iola (Noland) Vanover; a 

brother Ricky Dean Vanover; sisters Gwendolyn Sturgill, Anna Lou Adkins and Shirley Bevins; brothers-in-law Vic 

Balthis, Wiley Bevins and Robert Plaster; and  sister-in-law Beulah Vanover and a grandbaby, infant baby Tarlton.

  Survivors include her daughters Crystal Fox and husband Max-Burnsville, NC, Tiffany Tarlton and husband Eric- ,Fort Mill, SC, and Ashley Autrey and her companion 

Michael Mullins-Pound, VA; her son Mark Autrey-Pound, VA; grandchildren Brinley and Brystal Fox, Tyler, Haley and Landen Autrey, and Kyleigh and Ryleigh Mullins; sisters Rose Balthis (Harold)-Bean Station, TN, Pamela 

Faye Meade (Danny)-Mooresburg, TN, Jackie Balthis- Pound, VA, Marsha Plaster-Coeburn, VA and Robin Hollyfield (Mickey)-Pound, VA; brothers Gene Vanover-Pound, VA, James Vanover (Rita)-Pound, VA, and Jeff  

Vanover (Barbara)-Pound, VA; several nieces, nephews and cousins; special friend Lynne Jeffries-London, England; and a host of friends and loved ones.

  Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Saturday November 27, 2021 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 12 Noon Sunday November 28, 2021 at the Vanover Family Cemetery-Pound, VA where Mark Autrey, Max Fox, Michael Mullins, Eric Tarlton, George Bevins and Ricky Balthis will serve as pallbearers. Family and friends are asked to meet at the funeral home by 11:00 am to prepare to go in procession to the cemetery.

  Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Devonia Kaye Autrey.

  POUND, VA – Billy Wayne Pike, 58, passed away at his residence Monday November 22, 2021. His family was at his bedside.

  Billy was of the Christian faith. He had lived most of his life in Pound. He was a former construction worker. Billy was an avid roller skater and had won many contests. He

enjoyed fishing and riding bikes. He loved the time he spent with his family and friends.

  Billy was preceded in death his father Herbert Wayne Pike; his fiancé Dreama Rowe; his nephew Alexander Pike;

and his maternal grandparents Milton and Sadie (Potter) Fleming.

  Survivors include his mother Della Pike-Pound, VA; his son Dakota Rowe-Big Stone Gap, VA; a sister Sonya Pike-Pound, VA; special friend Mark Padgett-Pound, VA; a nephew Derek Austin Church; aunt Gail Pike; uncles Ed Pike and Wendell Pike; and a host of family and friends. 

  Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00pm Wednesday November 24, 2021 in the Baker Funeral home Chapel with 

Reverend Randy Carter officiating. The family will receive friends from 12 Noon till 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 Billy Wayne Pike.

  Joe A. Hicks, 79, of St. Paul, Virginia went to be with his Lord and Savior Tuesday, November 16, 2021 in Louisa, Virginia at the home of his daughter.

  Joe was a retired coal miner with 36 years of service with Clinchfield Coal Co. and Cumberland Resources. He was a Army Veteran of the Korea Police Action, member of Castlewood Masonic Lodge 231 District 47. Joe attended Collins Chapel Church in Dungannon, VA, and Servants of Christ Church Zion Cross Roads, VA while living with his daughter and son-in-law. Joe enjoyed going cat fishing on Lake Anna, riding the boat and spending time with friends and family.

  Joe is preceded in death by his father and mother, Harry H. and Beatrice E. Hicks; his first wife, Betty S. Yeary; second wife, Zelma A. Hicks; infant daughter, Tina R. Hicks; one sister Connie Mullins; stepdaughter Belinda Woodruff. He is survived by his son, Joe A. Hicks, Jr. of Chapmanville, West Virginia; his daughter, Debby S. Crawford (Danny) of Louisa, Virginia; two grandsons, Billy Joe Crawford, and Harry S. Hicks; two granddaughters, Nashay Christian, and Hope J. Hicks; step-granddaughter, Haley Hill; one brother, Jessee Hicks (Dorothy); one sister Faye Gillenwater; three stepdaughters, Tammy Hartsock (Pete), Kim Palmer (Chris), Pam Barnett, (David); two step-sons, Gerald Salyer (Vickie), and Robert Salyer. Several step-grandchildren; step-greatgrandchildren; nieces and nephews. 

  A graveside service will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, November 22, 2021 in the Temple Hill Memorial Park Chapel of Love Mausoleum Castlewood, VA with Rev. Jessee Jones, and Rev. Bill Crawford officiating. Military Honors will be provided by the Gate City National Guard, and Masonic Rites will be held by Castlewood Lodge 231. Pallbearers will be family and friends. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic social distancing, and face covering is recommended. Woodward Funeral Home of Louisa, and Baker Funeral Home of Pound, VA are serving the family.

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  JENKINS, KY- James Edward Lee, 80, passed away 

Tuesday November 16, 2021 from the Pikeville Medical 

Center- Pikeville, KY.

  James was of the Christian faith. He had worked many 

years as a healthcare assistant at the hospital. James was 

an avid musician, playing the guitar was his favorite. He 

had recorded several records in Nashville that he was very 

proud of. James enjoyed wrestling, boxing, learning about 

history and astrology. James had a love for horses and

enjoyed going on peaceful trail rides with his family and 

friends. One of the things that brought him great comfort and 

memories was getting out and just driving for hours with 

family members and having long talks with them. James 

also enjoyed collecting guns, pocket knives and coins…

and then he loved to trade them too. To him…anything was 

for sale or trade. He was known for his herbal salves and soaps

  James is preceded in death by his parents, Charles Richard 

Lee Sr. and Sedelia (Back) Lee: sisters, Dorothy Jean Raines 

and Elena Dobbins and a brother, Charles Richard Lee Jr.

  Survivors include his brother and best friend, Glenn Webb- 

Cromona, KY: his daughter, Jamie Elizabeth Lee; sons, Ryan 

Lee and Joseph Rogers Lee all of Pound, VA; step daughter, 

Erica Grant-Mt. Vernon, KY; step son, Edwin Bentley- 

Millstone, KY; grandchildren, Daniel, Dylan, Mayson, 

Abigale, Reagan, Camden, Owen, Carlyn and Ridge; great 

grandchildren, Taylor and Paisley; mother of his children, 

Deborah Counts- Berea, KY; several, nieces, nephews and 

cousins and a host of friends and loved ones.

  Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Friday 

November 19, 2021 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with  

Reverend David Dillion officiating. The family will receive 

friends from 5:00 pm until time of services. 

  Graveside services will be conducted at 1:00 pm Saturday 

November 20, 2021 with Reverend Chris Fleming 

 at the McRoberts Cemetery- McRoberts, 

KY. where Dillan Craft, Daniel Craft, Thomas Clark, Brandon 

Pittman, Bartley Grant and Joseph Lee will serve as pallbearers.

Family and friends are asked to meet at the funeral home by 

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

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

James Edward Lee.

  WISE, VA - Darlene Mullins, 49, passed away Tuesday September 28, 2021 at her residence. Her father was by her side.

  Darlene was a Christian of the Baptist faith. She worked as a CNA for several years at Heritage Hall in Wise, VA. She enjoyed listening to music, both county and rock, 

watching TV…she especially liked horror movies. But mostly she loved the time she spent with her family and friends. 

  Darlene was preceded in death by her mother Shirley(Shephard) Mullins; her sisters, Charlene Baldwin and Jennifer Mullins; her maternal grandparents Archie and Lois Shephard; and her paternal grandmother Veldia Mullins Maggard.

  Survivors include her daughter. Lorna Beth Mullins and fiancé Austin Little- Wise, VA; a son, Justin Winkle and companion Ashante Zander- Big Stone Gap, VA; her father, Franklin Mullins- Wise, VA; her sister Greta Lambert- Mt. Jackson, VA; her brother, Franklin Mullins, Jr-Wise, VA; and special friend, Glen Dwayne Scott- Wise, VA 

  Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 pm Saturday October 2, 2021 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Greg Cyphers officiating. The family will receive friends from 11:00 am until time of services.

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

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

JENKINS, KY - Bobby Joe Johnson, 61, entered into eternity Monday September 27, 2021 from his residence,his loving wife was at his side.

  Bobby was of the Christian faith, with a deep belief in his Lord and Savior. He was a former heavy equipment operator, blaster and foreman with over 20 years of 

experience. He worked for PC&H Coal, Paramont Coal and a few others. Bobby enjoyed fishing and going to the lake and hanging out with his friends. He loved rebuilding Mopar Road Runners and Dodge Challengers and Harley Davidson Pan Head motorcycles. He loved to build and ride them all. Besides mechanicing, Bobby loved to travel… he was a true adventurer, always loving to try new things. He had a love for large breed dogs, until Koko came into 

his life…from then on Koko was his one and only dog. Bobby really enjoyed joking around and just plane old aggravating who ever he could just to get a stir out of them,

especially his sweet wife Jill.

  Bobby was preceded in death by a son, Gabriel Joseph Johnson; his parents, John and Betty (Varner) Johnson and an infant brother.

  Survivors include his loving wife and best friend of 42 years, Pamela Jill (Funk) Johnson-Jenkins, KY; sisters, Kathy Sexton and husband Ernie- Millstone, KY and Phyllis Holbrook and husband Bill-Whitesburg, KY; special nieces and nephews, Ryan Scott Lucas, Dana Lucas, Kenny Ray Potter, Kraig Potter, Andrea Yonts and Mistie Johnson; great nieces and nephews, Joby Johnson, Kyra Johnson, Cearra Nily, Ashlynn Nily, Kaleb Nily, Dalton Potter, Allie Potter, Elijah Caudill, Isaiah Potter, Aubrey Potter, Zion Lucas, and Aiden Paul Lucas; numerous 

cousins and friends and last but far from least ... his beloved Shih Tzu, Koko that was always by his side. 

  Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Thursday September 30, 2021 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Danny Quillen officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until time of services.

  Graveside services will be conducted at 1:00 pm Friday October 1, 2021 at Powell Valley Memorial Gardens- Big Stone Gap, VA where family and friends will serve as 

pallbearers. Family and friends are asked to meet at the funeral home by 11:30 am to prepare to go in procession to the 

cemetery.

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

  JENKINS, KY- Michael David Hayes, 63, passed away Saturday September 25, 2021 from his residence with family by his side. 

  Mike was a Christian and he loved his Lord and Savior. He was a retired coal miner with 40 plus years of underground experience. Mike was a Mopar fanatic, he loved Hemi Cudas an was an avid muscle car collector. He loved long rides on his Harley Davidson motorcycles, going on trail rides on the side 

by side and the four wheeler, he was also a big gun enthusiasts. But Mike… better known to his grandson as Papaw Punk, loved his grandkids with all his heart, and was always telling people how much he loved them. 

  Mike is preceded in death by his son, Michael Wayne Hayes, his parents, David Ralph and Alice Mae (Oliver) Hayes and a 

brother, Roger Wayne Hayes.

  Survivors include his grandchildren, Michael Wayne Hayes Jr and Eden Grace Hayes- Potter; a sister, Sharon Hayes- Louisville, KY; a brother, James Hayes- Jenkins, KY; special nephews, Roger 

Hayes, Daniel Hayes, Jody Hayes, and Jeremy Hayes, and wife Misty-Blackey, KY; other nieces and nephews;  special friends, Jamie Hall- Jenkins, KY and Charles “Buckwheat” Williams- Coeburn, VA; his four legged companion and best buddy,

Brownie; and a host of friends and loved ones. 

  Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Wednesday September 29, 2021 at the Hemphill Freewill Baptist Church – Jackhorn, KY, with Pastor Danny Hurst officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until time of services.

  Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00am Thursday September 30, 2021 at the Holbrook Cemetery- Neon, KY where Michael Wayne Hayes Jr., Jamie, Jeremy, “Buckwheat”, Jeremiah, Justin and Levi will serve as pallbearers.Family and friends are asked to meet at the church by 10:00 am to prepare to go in procession to the cemetery.

  Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Michael David  Hayes.

  BELINGTON, WV- Donna Lynn Moore, 50, passed away unexpectedly Sunday September 19, 2021 at her residence.

  Donna was of the Baptist faith. She lived most of her life in Pound, VA. Donna was free spirited and lived the way she wanted. She had numerous friends and 

loved spending time with them. She loved animals, especially horses and enjoyed traveling.

  Donna was preceded in death by her parents Donnie Lee and Janice (Lundy) Moore.

  Survivors include her daughter Casey Napier and husband Kevin-London, KY; grandchildren Levi Napier, Jenna Napier and Adi Napier: a sister Janet Moore and husband Glen Cantrell-Pound, VA; two 

nephews Jake Cantrell and companion Jessica Mullins and children Abigail, Landon and Lincoln Mullins 

and Evan Cantrell; and a host of friends and loved 

ones.

As per Donna’s wishes, she will be cremated and

a memorial service will be held at a later date.

Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the 

family of Donna Lynn Moore

JENKINS, KY – Ralph Patton Whitaker, Jr, 76, passed away at his residence Friday September 17, 2021 after a courageous battle with multiple health issues.

  Ralph was of the Freewill Baptist faith. He was a retired insurance agent with Farm Bureau Insurance. Ralph earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Administration from Clinch Valley College while also completing his teaching 

certificate. Pat was an avid golfer and a very accomplished billiards player. He loved to travel and was known to enjoy a cold one on occasion. Pat was very witty and had a very 

outgoing personality and never met a stranger.

  Ralph was preceded in death by his parents Harry and Anna (Evanoff) Whitaker.

  Survivors include his son Patrick Whitaker-Jenkins, KY; his first wife Cathy Neal; his second wife Sheila Wright; step-daughters Miranda Wright and Kelly Wright; and a 

host of family, friends and loved ones.

  Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 pm Thursday September 23, 2021 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel 

with H C Morris speaking and Reverend Randall Branham officiating. The family will receive friends from 11:00 am until time of services.

  Entombment will follow in the Powell Valley Memorial Gardens Mausoleum-Big Stone Gap, VA.

 Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Ralph Patton Whitaker, Jr.

POUND, VA – Trennis “Pap” Hamilton, 93. peacefully entered into eternity Sunday September 19, 2021 from the Heritage Hall 

Rehabilitation Center in Big Stone Gap, VA. 

  Pap lived a long and happy life. He was a Christian and a member of Hamilton Chapel Church. He retired as a maintenance supervisor for Wise County National Bank and then worked in the construction 

industry. As a younger man Pap loved to hunt and fish, especially in Goshen, VA. He was also in the cattle business and at one time had over 120 head of cattle to care for. Pap enjoyed reading western books as well as watching westerns on television. He also enjoyed watching Walker Texas Ranger and old shows like Mayberry. In his later years 

his favorite means of transportation were his side by sides, he had a Rhino with over 

14, 000 miles on it. But Pap’s greatest joy

was the time he spent with his family and friends.

  Trennis was preceded in death by his loving wife of 70 years Helen Rose Hamilton; his parents K H “Noy” and Pearlie (Cantrell) Hamilton; daughter-in-law Shirley Ann Hamilton; son-in-law Ronnie Slemp; 

sister-Eunice Hensley and husband Buster; brothers Edison Hamilton and wife Gladys and Estel Hamilton; and brothers-in-law Wayne Leftwich and Lee Moore.

   Survivors include his daughters Ginger Slemp-Wise, VA and Kim Dotson and husband Donivan-Gibsonville, NC; sons Randy Hamilton and companion Christine-Pound, VA, Greg “Cabbage” Hamilton

and wife Pam-Pound, VA and Jerry Hamilton and wife Rita-Big Stone Gap, VA; grandchildren Justin (Catherine) Countiss, Michelle (Donnie) Gillenwater, Shannnon (Debbie) Slemp, Pete Slemp, Will (Rachel) 

Hamilton, Wyatt Hamilton, Reggie (Maddie) Hamilton, Ryan Dotson, Logan Hamilton, Chris (Kortney) Vanover, Jessica Mullins (Jake 

Cantrell), and Tim Vanover; great-grandchildren Alex Countiss, Mollie Countiss, Ben Countiss, Mason Gillenwater, Brody Gillenwater, Kinslee Slemp, Keagan Slemp, Kaylee Slemp, Lexi Vanover, Abigail Mullins, 

Landon Mullins and Lincoln Mullins; sisters Marie Moore-Pound, VA and Sally Leftwich-Pound, VA; sister-in-law Virginia Hamilton; 

numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; special friends the late Gary Maggard, 

Speedy Hubbard and Clarence Boggs; special caregiver Hope Stevenson; and a host of friends and loved ones. 

  Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Thursday September 23, 2021 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Elder Stacy Potter and Reverend Burns Robinson officiating The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until time of services.

  Pound VFW Post 9600 will perform military honors at 11:00 am Friday September 24, 2021 in the funeral home parking lot.

Burial will follow at the Hamilton Cemetery on Bold camp Road where grandsons and great-grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Family and friends are asked to meet at Baker Funeral Home by 10:00 am to 

prepare to go in procession to the cemetery.

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

Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Trennis “Pap” Hamilton

COEBURN, VA- Sheila Kaye Perry, 60, entered into eternity Sunday September 19, 2021 from the Holston Valley Medical Center after an extended illness.

   Sheila was a Christian and was member of the Church of Christ. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister aunt and friend. Sheila enjoyed watching soap operas, cooking, working with her flowers and listening to music, especially Bob Seger. She loved her family beyond description and was her happiest when she wasspending time with her family.

   Sheila was preceded in death by her parents Curtis and Grace (Bevins) Maggard; her great-grandson Gabriel Paul Perry; sisters Betty Sue Perry, Corina McCurry and Joyce Taylor; and her brothers Hatler Maggard, Buster Maggard and Sam Maggard.

   Survivors include her loving husband of 42 years DannyPerry; daughters Cora Carter and husband Leonard-Coeburn, VA and Rebecca Perry and fiancé  J J Falin-Big Stone Gap, VA; sons Michael Perry and wife Karie-Broadford, VA and Jonathan Perry-Coeburn, VA; 6 grandchildren Zachary, Brandan, Caleb, Brian, Bradley and Cheyenne; 3 great-

grandchildren Haylee, Aiden and Arrabella; sisters Hettie Allen-Florida, Laura Brown-Texas, Sharon Oaks-Kentucky and Beulah Smallwood-Kentucky; brothers Jeff Maggard, 

Jimmy Maggard and Sherman Maggard-all of Wise, VA; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of friends and loved ones.

  As per Sheila’s wishes she will be cremated and there will be no public services.

Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Sheila Kaye Perry.

  POUND, VA – Calvin Franklin Cox, 90, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday September 15, 2021 from his 

residence.

  Calvin was a Christian and attended Hope Freewill Baptist Church in Pound, VA. Calvin was a veteran of the United States 

Army. He was a former heavy equipment operator in both the coal and construction industries. Calvin worked in the Alexandria and norther Virginia area for several years. He believed in working to provide for his family. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and raising a garden.

  Calvin was preceded in death by his parents Alfred and Minnie (Edwards) Cox; his wife Sue Carol Cox; an infant daughter Mary Sue Cox; a son Calvin Cox, Jr.; sisters Irene 

Wright, Janice N Grant and Wiladean Ingram; and a brother Avis Charles Cox.

  Survivors include his sons Michael Cox and wife Mary-Pound, VA, Steve Cox and wife Gayetta-Sharps Chapel, TN ;Stuart Cox and wife Donna-Morristown, TN; Shelly 

Branham and wife Christine-Pound, VA and Ronald Sexton and wife Becky-Pound, VA: 16 grand-children; 22 great-grandchildren: 2 great-great grandchildren; sisters Laumaretta Mullins and husband Bill-Pound, VA, Larretta Osborn -Pound, VA and Gail Thompson and husband Bobby- Danville, VA; a brother Jamie Alfred Cox and wife Janice- Fredericksburg, VA; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of friends and loved ones.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 pm Sunday September 19, 2021 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Randy Carter officiating. The family will receive friends from 11:00 am until time of services. 

   Burial will follow at the Cox Cemetery on Alfred Cox Road-Pound, VA where grandsons

and great grandsons will serve as pallbearers.

  Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Calvin Franklin Cox.

  POUND, VA – Ernest Clyde Strouth, 89, entered into eternity Tuesday September 14, 2021 from the Norton Community Hospital.

  Clyde was born February 7, 1932, he was the 6th child of 13 siblings. He was a retired coal miner with 30 years underground. He worked for several years in a pot ash mine 

in New Mexico and was member of the volunteer rescue squad in Carlsbad, New Mexico. Clyde enjoyed going hunting, 

fishing, riding his four wheeler and bowling. He was an avid Amateur Radio enthusiast. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and friend. Clyde especially looked forward to his weekly Sunday family gathering. He loved his family and provided for them to the best of his ability. 

  Clyde was preceded in death by his parents Robert “Bob” and Elizabeth “Lizzie” (Gentry) Strouth; siblings, Avie HazelSummers, Otis Strouth, Lowell Strouth, Rena Mae “Susie” Bell, Ruth Stanley, Marion Strouth, Lear Lucille Davis, Thurman Strouth, Thurston Strouth and Bobby Gene Strouth 

  Survivors include his loving wife of 66 years Virgie (Robinson) Strouth; his daughters Debra Strouth-Pound, VA and Vivian 

Strouth-Pound, VA; his son Michael Strouth and wife Peggy-Pound, VA; grandchildren, Rusty Strouth, Cindy Mullins and Ricky

Strouth ; 11 great-grandchildren; 5 great-great grandchildren; a sister, Anita Grace Stanley; a brother, Jerry Strouth; a bonus daughter, Donna Adkins; several nieces, nephews and cousins and a host of 

friends and loved ones.

  Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Thursday September 16, 2021 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Randy Carter officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until time of services. The family requests that everyone attending wears a mask.

  Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 am Friday September 17, 2021 at the Meade Cemetery on Ferbie Roadin Pound, VA where Dalton Strouth, Bobby Strouth, 

Timothy Mullins, Brayden Strouth, Jackson Beverly and Glen Brock 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.

KT4KD….. signing off.

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

  POUND, VA- David “Chicken Man” Gent, Jr. 65, passed away Friday September 10, 2021 from Pikeville Medical Center-Pikeville, KY.

  David was of the Christian faith. He was a former heavy equipment operator for 30 plus years having worked for A&G Coal Company, Ison Coal Company and several 

others. David also loved being a disc jockey on the radio playing music, giving advice or just telling a joke to his many followers. He enjoyed playing the guitar and singing with his friends. David never met a stranger, he loved to strike up a conversation and make new friends. Last but far from being least …he just loved people, he was a caregiver until he physically was unable to do it.

  David was preceded in death by his father, David Gent; 

his mother, Madolyn (Taylor) Sergent; and his step-father 

who helped raise him, Kermit Hayes.

  Survivors include his daughter, Chassidy Carver-Clark 

and husband Damar-Wise, VA; sons, Jody Daniel Gent-

Waverly, WV., Justin David Gent- Norton, VA and Conner 

Dane Gent-Pound, VA; sisters, Cheryl Fultz and husband 

Rickey-TN and Darlene Christman- PA; brother, Robert 

Hayes-MD; granddaughters, Abi, Delaina, Destiny, Dalisia, 

Eden and Thea; grandsons, Kyler, Damar Jr., Alec and Judah; 

great grandchildren, Audrey, Nevada, Nevious and Tevin; 

special companion and mother of his son Conner, Stacy 

Carson; mother of his children, Cindy Mullins Gent; several 

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

ones. You will be missed by many “Chicken Man”. 

  Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Wednesday 

September 15, 2021 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with 

Rickey Fultz 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 16, 2021 at the Eli Mullins Cemetery- Pound, VA 

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 David Gent Jr.

 WYTHEVILLE, VA – Tommy Ray Cantrell, 85, 

finished his earthly journey Thursday September 9, 2021 and went home to be with his Lord and Savior from the Commonwealth Senior Living Center in Hillsville, VA.

  Ray was a born again Christian of the freewill Baptist faith. He loved reading the Bible. He taught Sunday school and numerous Bible classes.

  Ray was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He cherished the 

time he had with his family. When he was able he enjoyed sitting on the porch. Later he would sit in his recliner and enjoy the view out his window.

  Ray was preceded in death by his parents Hiram and 

Nell (Meade) Cantrell; his sisters, Dorsie Skeen and Zola 

Hamilton; and his brothers Dennis Cantrell, Ola Cantrell, 

Freddie Cantrell and Kermit Cantrell.

  Survivors include his loving wife of 46 years Judy 

(Slemp) Cantrell-Wytheville, VA; his daughters Gaynell 

Cantrell- Manassas, VA, Mollie Kloth-Wisconsin and 

Brenda Taylor and husband Jim-Manassas, VA; his sons 

Scot Cantrell and wife Amy-Wytheville, VA and Nick 

Cantrell and wife Elaine- Rural Retreat, VA; 11 grand

children; 12 great-grandchildren;1 great-great grandchild; 

a sister Delilah Bishop-Castlewood, VA; brothers Rev. 

Joel Cantrell and wife Sally-Pound, VA and Lee Cantrell

and wife Betty-Wise, VA; several nieces, nephews and 

cousins; special friend Wanda Wiles and Tammy Garland; 

and a host of friends and loved ones.

  Funeral services will be conducted at 12:00 Noon Saturday

September 18, 2021 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with

Pastor Joel Cantrell and Reverend Jimmy Slemp officiating.

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

services.

  Committal services and burial will follow at the Cantrell 

Family Cemetery in the Duncan Gap Section of Wise, VA

where family members will serve as pallbearers.

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

Tommy Ray Cantrell

  POUND, VA- Ruby Perkins, 101, of Pound, VA passed away September 8th at her residence surrounded by loving family.

Ruby was a Christian of the Freewill Baptist faith and was a member of Pyles Memorial Chapel Church. She was also a member of the Pound VFW Ladies Auxillary. She loved quilting, cooking, gardening and canning. Ruby also enjoyed traveling, going to reunions and family get togethers. Ruby loved generations of her family. 

  Ruby was preceded in death by her parents Hannah and Basil Potter, husband, Quiller Perkins, daughters Juanita Forrester and Madonna Wallace (husband Bert), sons Ezra Perkins, Charles Perkins and Bruce Perkins. Also grandchildren William Forrester, Kenneth Mullins, Laura Perkins, Melissa Perkins, Angela Lane and great grandchildren Makinley Morris and Cody Caldwell. Ruby was the last surviving sibling of her family of 10. 

  Survivors include children Deborah Thomas (husband Ralph), Pound, VA, Helen Kilgore (husband David) Pound, VA, Andy Perkins (wife Irene) Pound, VA, Kelly Perkins (companion Shelly) St. Augustine, FL, Lucille Bennett (husband Parnell) St. Augustine, FL, Roy Neil Mullins (wife Gale- deceased) Palatka, FL, Janis Amerson, Jacksonville, FL, Ronald Perkins (wife-Jo) Mineola, TX, Johnny Ray Perkins (wife Dixie-deceased) Mineloa, TX and Edward Perkins (wife Paula) Alba, TX. Surviving daughter-in-laws Gail Perkins and Anna-Rita Perkins, one sister-in-law Belvia Sarver, and more than 100 grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren and great-great-great grandchildren. 

  Special appreciation to caregivers and grandchildren Sherry Hubbard and Terry Gentry for their continued care of Ruby over the years. Special thanks to Dr. Kumar, Karen Short and all the staff of First Choice Home Health for their dedication of Ruby’s care. 

Family will receive friends from 4-6 pm on Saturday September 11, 2021 at Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA. 

  Funeral services will be conducted at 6:00 pm with Elder 

Stacy Potter and Reverend Randy Carter officiating. 

Private graveside service at the Arvil Mullins Cemetery on Sunday September 12, 2021. 

  Baker Funeral Home is serving the family of Ruby Mae Perkins.

  CLINTWOOD, VA – Roger Martin Baker, 57, passed peacefully into eternity Friday July 9, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family.

   Roger was of the Freewill Baptist faith. He was a coal truck driver/ mechanic for many years, he was well known for being a Jack of all Trades, his family would say, “ If Roger can’t fix it….it can’t be fixed.” He was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather brother and friend. He believed in working to provide for his family and did so until he was no longer physically capable. He enjoyed looking for dry land fish but mostly he loved the time he spent with his grandkids.

   Roger was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Margaret Sue (Tackett) Baker; brothers, Johnny Baker and Jerry Baker; and sister-in-law Virginia Baker.

   Survivors include his loving wife of 35 years Michelle (Hollyfield) Baker; daughters Jessica Tompkins and husband Jeff-Pound, VA and Brittany Walenter and husband Bob- Clintwood, VA; grandchildren, Alyssa Tompkins and Sarah Tompkins-Pound, VA; sister, Charlene Baker and companion 

Woody Bush-Pound, VA; brothers, Rodney “Hank” Baker-McRoberts, KY and Ronald Baker-Wise, VA; half-sister, Rhonda Baker- Pound, VA; half-brother, Randy Baker- Wise, 

VA; uncle, Denver Roger Baker and wife Margaret- Cromona, KY; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of friends and loved ones.

   Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Monday July 12, 2021 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 Tuesday July 13, 2021 at the Baker–Mullins Cemetery on Draxie Lane, Clintwood, 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 Roger Martin Baker.

  Anne Norris Sturgill, 71, passed away Tuesday August 25th from complications of pancreatic cancer.  After struggling the better part of a year, she achieved her goal of a “graceful exit,” at home surrounded by family.

  She grew up in the National Park System.  Her father, Tom Norris, was a park ranger, and every few years the family--her mother Nan, sister Margie, and brother George, and she--would move as he changed positions.  This nomadic life gave her both a respect and love of the natural world and the ability to make friends wherever she went.

Attending ETSU, while working in the theater, she met her future husband, Don Sturgill.  Once they were married, she followed him back to Pound, where they made a life and became part of the community.  In August they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.

  She worked at Wise County Social Services for over 30 years, taking a 9 year break to raise their two sons, Chris and Thomas, to school age.  She retired as the Supervisor of Child Protective Services after decades of making sure children were in safe, stable homes.

  In her retirement, she dedicated herself to several volunteer organizations.  She knitted hats and stitched quilts for cancer patients.  She worked with the Garden Club.  She volunteered at Natural Tunnel State Park.  She served Pro Art as a board member and an officer.  She celebrated her love of nature and her memory of her father by becoming a Virginia Master Naturalist, and would volunteer to introduce kids to insects and other fauna at the Norton Farmers Market.  An enthusiastic reader, she also enjoyed time at home with a good book.

  A lifelong Episcopalian with deeply held faith, she was a longtime active member of All Saints Episcopal Church in Norton.

She valued grace, pragmatism, and meeting problems head-on.  Her personality and faith allowed her to approach cancer with a quiet resolve, taking things one step at a time and enjoying each day.  Her sense of humor never left her.  Nor did her curiosity and concern for those around her.

  She was preceded in death by her father Tom Norris, and her sister Margie Dotson.

  She is survived by her devoted husband of fifty years, Don; her son Christopher, his wife Sapna, and grandson Omi-San Francisco, CA; her son Thomas, his wife Laura, and grandsons Abe and Ezra -- Nashville, TN; her mother Nan -- The Laurels in Wise, VA; her brother George -- Phoenix, AZ.

   Memorial services will be conducted 10:00AM July 10, 2021 at Powell Valley Memorial Gardens in Big Stone Gap, VA. Family and friends are asked to meet at the cemetery. 

Andrew Derrick Vickers, a registered nurse and resident of Schertz, TX, passed away at his home on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, at the age of 29. He was surrounded by those he loved most: his wife, brother, parents, and his German shepherd, Harley.

Andrew is survived by his wife, Morgan Bobinski; his parents, Carl and Clara Vickers; his brother, Daniel Vickers and wife Breyanna; niece, Vivian Grace Vickers; maternal grandparents, David and Judy King; paternal grandmother, Christine Peterson; paternal uncles and aunts, Charles and Regina Richardson; Michael and Missy Scarberry; maternal uncle and aunt, Mark and Missy Russo; and multiple great aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Lawrence (Pete) Peterson; cousins, Jessica McArthur and Kevin Stallard.

Andrew was born in Abingdon, VA, on July 8, 1991, to Carl and Clara Vickers. He graduated from the University of Virginia-College at Wise in 2013 with a bachelor’s degree of science in nursing and simultaneously obtained his license as a registered nurse. He was nationally recognized with both medical-surgical and hospice nursing certifications. While working as a registered nurse on the island of O’ahu (Hawaii), he attended the University of Incarnate Word, San Antonio, TX, to obtain his master’s degree in healthcare administration. 

On June 4, 2016, he married Morgan, a registered nurse and his first love. After moving to Schertz, TX, Andrew and Morgan welcomed their beautiful boy, Harley, into their family. Although Andrew loved many pets, Harley won his heart and the two of them spent countless hours together hiking, playing catch, learning new tricks, and snuggling on the couch.

Andrew was an avid traveler who was known for his insatiable wanderlust, fearlessness, and adventurous spirit. He enjoyed traveling the globe to experience and learn about new cultures. He loved skiing the black diamond slopes in New Mexico, swimming cage-free with sharks off the Hawaiian coast, eating crunchy delicatessens in Thailand, biking the volcanic walls in Ecuador, and walking the edge of the Great Wall of China. Andrew was gifted with an incredible memory, as proven by his most recent decision to memorize the first 100 digits of Pi (3.14)—this was just one of his countless memory feats most of us could only dream about.

Andrew’s memorial ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, July 17, 2021. Visitation is scheduled from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm and the funeral service is scheduled at 12:00 pm at Baker Funeral Home, 11316 Riverside Drive, Pound, VA 24279. Pastor Michael Scarberry will officiate. Immediately following the ceremony, the family will host a luncheon at Wise County Church of Christ, 5527 Airport Road, Wise, VA 24293. In lieu of flowers, Andrew requested you support others by donating blood at your local blood bank orhospital. In addition, he requested you support the Be The Match foundation that continues to search and find cures for blood cancers. The link to support Be The Match is https://bethematch.org/support-the-cause/.

  POUND, VA – Frances Jonell Short, 89, passed away Monday July 5, 2021 from her residence. 

  Frances was of the Old Regular Baptist faith. She cherished the time she spent with her family. When she was able she loved cooking and feeding her family, sewing and bowling. Frances also loved to go shopping. 

  Frances was preceded in death by her parents William Vanover and Samantha Mullins; her step-father Arthur Mullins her husband John C. “Arley”  Short; a son Dexter D. Short; and brothers Arthur Mullins, Jr., Roger Mullins, and Bennie Allen Mullins.

    Survivors include her daughters Gail Savage-Pound, VA and Sandra Johnson and husband Chris-Pound, VA; sons Elbert Short-Pound, VA, John Short-Pound, VA and Robin Short and wife Rhonda-Pound, VA; grand-

children Elbert Short, Jr., Amy Lee Jones. Mary Short, Jason Mullins, Andrew Gilbert, Levi Johnson, Lori Johnson, Amanda Short, Renee Short, Samantha Mullins, Sara Fritz, Anthony Short and Emily Short; 16 great-grandchildren; sisters Glenda Stanley and husband Elder-Clintwood,VA, Armona Mullins and companion Herman Duty-Abingdon, VA and Marcell Powers-Abingdon, VA; brothers Bobby Mullins and wife Jo-Abingdon, VA and Danny Joe Mullins and wife Kyong-Abingdon, VA; a host of nieces , nephews and cousins; special friends Betty Dingus Rhinehart and Geneva Dahlbik; 

care givers and special friends Robin Hill and Marie Hamilton and a host of friends and loved ones.

  Funeral services will be conducted at 12 Noon Wednesday July 7, 2021 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Elbert Short, Jr. officiating. The family will receive friends from 11:00 am until time of services.

  Burial will follow the Riley Mullins Cemetery-Pound, VA where family members will serve as pallbearers.

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

  NORTON, VA- Patsy Jean Murphy, 65, passed away peacefully Wednesday June 29, 2021 from her residence after a courageous battle with cancer. She is now in paradise 

with her loved ones that beat her home.

  Patsy was a Christian of the Baptist faith. She was a loving sister, aunt and friend. Patsy enjoyed going to church when she was able. She loved spending time with her family and friends, especially reunions and holidays. Patsy cherished the time she spent with her sisters Linda and Pauline lately. 

She also enjoyed watching westerns.

  Patsy was preceded in death by her parents, Mathew and Nina (Collins) Messer; an infant son, and a brother Tommy Messer.

  Survivors include her sisters Linda Mullins-Norton, VA, Pauline Mullins-Norton, VA, and Jackie Neveready and husband John-Gloucester,VA; a brother Arley Messer and 

wife Janice-St. Charles, VA; sister-in-law Jeanne Messer; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of friends and loved ones. 

  Memorial services will be conducted at 12:00 noon Saturday July 10, 2021 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend 

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

  Baker Funeral Home-Pound is serving the family of Patsy Jean Murphy.

  POUND, VA – Johnathan (John-John) Mullins,52, passed away unexpectedly Saturday June 26, 2021 from his residence.

John John was of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed gardening, fishing and four-wheeling. John John loved to cut up and pull 

a good prank on someone every chance he could. He loved kids, animals and old people. He helped the elderly with whatever they needed every chance he could. John John 

worked in the timber industry and also did a lot of mowing and weedeating.  

 John John was preceded in death by his father Jerry Van Mullins; his paternal grandparents, Gormon and Agnes (Boggs) 

Mullins; his maternal grandparents, Johnny and Etta (Short) Cantrell and Lula Cantrell. 

  Survivors include his mother Linda (Cantrell) Mullins-Pound, VA; daughter Brittney Presley and husband Nathan-Clintwood, VA; grandchildren Adalynn Presley, Brylee Presley, Cori Presley and Dawson Presley; sisters Veronica Mullins Layne-Kingsport, TN and brother-in-law Preston Layne and Tabatha Collins-Coeburn, VA; brother Jerramy Mullins and wife Jessica-North Carolina; Bubby’s special loves Kendra Lovern and husband Tim, Jada Layne and Tucker Layne; great niece Aubrey Lovern; great nephews Jaxon Lovern and Briggs Lovern; niece Cheyenne Collins: nephews Tyler Mullins, Logan Mullins, Brady Mullins and J.T. Collins, several aunts uncle and cousins; and a host of friends and loved ones.

  Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 am Saturday July 3, 2021 at the Eli Mullins Cemetery on Sock Road-Pound VA with Reverend Randy Carter officiating.Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Family and friends are asked to meet at the cemetery by 10:45 am.

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

  POUND, VA - James Talmage (J. T.) (Ol’ Man) Robinson, 83, entered  peacefully into eternity Thursday June 24, 2021 from the 

James H. Quillen VA Medical Center-Mountain Home, TN after an extended illness.

   J.T. was of the Baptist faith and was a member of Ferbie Chapel FWB Church in Pound, VA. and a founding member of Bethel Freewill Baptist Church in Woodbridge, VA where he served as 

youth director and later taught Sunday School. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force where he served as an aircraft mechanic.  J.T. was an excellent mechanic and drove trucks for years, eventually being and owner/operator. J.T. was an outdoor enthusiast and enjoyed hunting and fishing with family and friends. 

He particularly enjoyed hunting Kemmer Mountain Curs and meeting with his hunting buddies yearly for the Kemmer Mountain 

Cur Association hunt.   

   J.T. was preceded in death by his parents McKinley and Elizabeth “Lizzie” (Stallard) Robinson; sisters Eloise Robinson, Elwanda 

Robinson, Virginia Meade; Aileen Miracle, Delores Crabtree, and Betty Daniels; brothers Henry Robinson, Warren Robinson, 

Percy Robinson, McKinley “Junior” Robinson and Carson Robinson.

  Survivors include his loving wife of 60 years Janet (Baker) Robinson; a daughter Sonja Suggs and husband Chris-Strasburg, 

VA sons Duane Robinson-Pound, VA and Dennis Robinson and wife Terri-Weyers Cave, VA; bonus child Adam Cessna-Pound, 

VA; grandchildren Tracey Michael and husband Mikie, Wyatt Suggs and Cody Suggs; great-grandchildren Owen Michael, 

Emmet Michael and Levi “Little Paps” Michael; sisters Leila Minor-Rochester, NY, Monica Gallahan and husband Walter-

Clearbrook, VA, Virgie Strouth and husband Clyde-Pound, VA and Sharon Layne and husband Sonny-Front Royal, VA; several 

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

  Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Sunday June 27, 2021 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Chris 

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

   Pound VFW Post 9600 will perform military services at 10:45 am Monday June 28, 2021 at Baker Funeral Home. Graveside services will follow at the Meade Cemetery on Ferbie Road-Pound, VA where Duane Robinson, Dennis Robinson, Chris Suggs, Mike Strouth, Scott Mullins and Jason Kelly will serve as pallbearers. Owen, Emmet and Levi Michael will be honorary pallbearers.   

  Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of  James Talmage (J.T.) Robinson.

  POUND, VA – Lyndon Jackson Baker, 57, entered peacefully into eternity Monday June 21, 2021.

  Lyndon was a Christian of the Baptist faith. He was a dedicated family man and a tireless worker. Lyndon worked for short time in 

the mines, but most of his working life he was the owner/operator of  Mill Creek Wedges, Inc. where they did everything from logging and hauling timber to a lumber mill where they produce everything from cap wedges and mining timbers to lumber and wood siding. He oversaw every step in the process. He was a fair man to work for, he 

believed in an honest wage for an honest days work, but he expected you to work as hard as he did. Lyndon also ran the Mill Creek Sportsman Club. He was an avid gun collector, hunter and fisherman. 

He loved shooting matches and turkey shoots.  

  Lyndon was very patriotic, he loved his country and was a huge

supporter of Donald Trump. He loved going to restaurants of any kind. He always had a grin on his face and a story to tell. Lyndon 

was more than willing to help anyone he could. He was a gentle giant when it came to his family. He cared for and protected his wife

and girls. But his greatest joy was spending time with his grand kids and spoiling them every chance he got.

  Lyndon was preceded on death by his mother Pauline Beverly Eaton; his father Delbert Smith; a sister Kathy Baker; a brother Michael Smith; and his maternal grandparents Walter and Elizabeth Smith Beverly.

  Survivors include his loving wife of 28 years Tammy (Mullins) Baker; his daughters Amber Crowder and husband Gabe–Blountville, TN, Brianna Baker–Bristol, VA, Kaitlyn Lasher and husband Joe-Nashville, TN and Shae Woodby and husband Cody-Pound, VA; grandchildren Reigan Hope Graham, Lilly Faith Graham, Mason Wade Ratliff and Cohen Augustus Woodby; sisters Teresa Logan and husband Dennis-Pound, VA, Gail McGhee and husband Rod-Kingsport, TN, Donna Lawson and husband Louna H.-Coeburn, VA, Debbie Bright and husband Roy-Big Stone Gap, VA and Clara House-Kentucky; step-sister Sherry Browning and husband Marvin-Pound, VA; step-father Buford Baker and wife Rita-Coeburn, VA; several nieces, nephews and cousins; his crew at Mill Creek; and a host of friends and loved ones.    

  Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm Thursday June 24, 2021 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 held at 11:00 am Friday June 25, 2021 at the Baker Family Cemetery in the Mill Creek section of Pound, VA where Gabe Crowder, Joe Lasher, Cody Woodby, Letcher Lee, Travis Lee, Caleb Anderson and Chris Anderson will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be the employees of Mill Creek Wedges, Inc. 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 Lyndon Jackson Baker.

  WISE, VA – George Profitt, 63, passed away peacefully

Thursday June 18, 2021 from Norton Community Hospital.

George was of the Catholic faith. He was a retired diesel 

mechanic

  George was preceded in death by his parents James Profitt

Sr. and Bertha (Honeycutt) Profitt; his wife of 21 years Brenda 

Sue (Overhaltz) Profitt; sisters Audria Grant, Sylvia Carter, 

and Bertha Melinda Branham; and brothers James Profitt, Jr. 

and Chester Profitt.

  Survivors include his sister Minnie McFall-Wise, VA;

brothers Ernest Profitt-Rexburg, ID and Charles Profitt-Norton, 

VA; God daughter Lillie Marker; nieces Rosemary, April, Eva, 

Savannah, Alexis, Amanda and Jamiee; nephews Kristopher, 

Doug and Nicholas; several great-nieces and great-nephews;

and a host of friends and loved ones.  

  Burial will take place Tuesday June 22, 2021at Preble Memory Gardens 3377 US 35 

East, West Alexandria, Ohio 45381

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

George Ray Profitt.

  POUND, VA - Bethany Renee Mullins Hamilton. 38, passed away unexpectedly Thursday June 17, 2021 at her residence.

  Bethany was a Christian of the Baptist faith. She was 2001 graduate of Pound High School and held  an associates degree 

in police science from Mountain Empire Community College. Bethany believed in providing for her daughter Zoe, she worked 

for several years for Sykes and then worked as a shuttle car operator for nearly 6 years for Cumberland Natural Resources 

and Alpha Natural Resources. She then worked for Dollar Tree and the Wildcat Convenience Store.

  Bethany enjoyed doing crafts, she was a Dallas Cowboy fan and loved forensic and investigative  television shows. She 

loved her pets Yoko, Kruger and Bubby. Bethany cherished the time she spent with her daughter Zoe and Zoe’s friends.

  Bethany is survived by her daughter Zoe Mullins; her husband of 10 years Michael Hamilton; her parents Liz and Larry Mullins; her brother Kevin Mullins and wife Kelly; her 

nephew Tyler Mullins all of Pound, VA; and a host of family, friends and loved ones.

  Bethany will be cremated and there will be no public services.

  Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Bethany Renee Mullins Hamilton.

  POUND, VA - Jackie Wayne Tunnell, 81, entered peacefully into eternity Thursday June 3, 2021 from the Prestonsburg Health

Care Center.

  Jackie was a Christian and a veteran of the United States Air Force. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Jackie 

believed in working to provide for his family. He was an iron worker and supervisor for approximately 55 years. He helped erect the steel in the Fed Ex Stadium in Washington, D C, Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, John Hopkins Hospital, Langley Air Force Base and hundreds of other sites during his 

career. Jackie loved anything outdoors, taking walks, hunting and fishing. He cherished the time he spent with his family

and loved playing with his babies. He was a man of large stature, but was really a gentle giant.

  Jackie was preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Pauline 

(Dove) Tunnell; a baby girl Sherry Ann Tunnell; a sister Shirley 

Mullins: his in-laws Buck and Roxie Branham; and a nephew 

Greg Branham.

  Survivors include his loving wife of nearly 58 years Particia 

Tunnell; his daughter Tracy Mullins and husband David-Wise, 

VA; his son Tony Tunnell and wife Crystal-Norton, VA; grand-

children Tia Tunnell and Zac Mullins; bonus daughter Lauren Yates ; special babies Natalee Jade and Chaelee Brooke; a sister Charlotte Accuff- Knoxville, TN; and a host of family, friends and loved ones. 

  As per Jackie’s wishes he will be cremated and a Celebration 

of Life gathering will be held from 12 Noon until 2:00 pm Sunday 

June 6, 2021 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel. Pound VFW 

Post 9600 will perform military honors at 2:00 PM.

  The family would like to give a special thanks to the VA for 

all the services they provided for Jackie. 

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donation be made to the 

Pound Resque Squad , P O Box 711 Pound, VA 24279.

  Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Jackie Wayne Tunnell.

  POUND, VA- Loretta June Hodges, 84, passed away 

Saturday May 29, 2021 from her residence. Her loving 

family was by her side.

  Loretta well known in our community, she attended the 

Church of Christ and was involved in numerous activities. 

She got her GED and was a certified nurses aide. Loretta 

was a master gardener and practiced alternative gardening.

At one time she had her own organic grocery. She loved 

nature and animals. She was the founder of People for a 

Clean Environment and was a member of the Wise Clean

Team. Loretta was a member and former president of the 

Pound Lions Club. Loretta was fundamental in developing 

and volunteered several years for the RAM Healthcare clinic 

at the Wise Fairgrounds. She was known for her cooking and 

at one time ran the Jerky and the Sunrise restaurants. She did 

all this and still had time to be an excellent mother and home-

maker. She loved the time she spent with family and friends.     

  Loretta was preceded in death by her husband, Hobert 

Curtis Hodges; parents, Bathus Lee and and Elsie (Maggard)

Sowards; sisters, Delorce Sowards and Maybelle Triplett and  

brothers Glen Roger Sowards  and J. D. Sowards.

   Survivors include her daughter Karen Hodges-Winchester, 

VA, Sheral Carter and husband Rich-Huntsville, AL and Renee 

Hodges and husband Steven Mullins-Castlewood, VA; her sons

Claude Alan Hodges-Pound, VA and Richard Lee Hodges-

Pound, VA; 15 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; 

sisters Janie Hackedy-Winter Haven, FL and Judy Mullins-

Pound, VA; brother David Sowards and wife Mary-Pound, VA;

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

loved ones.

  Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 pm Wednesday 

June 2, 2021 in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Robbie 

Sowards speaking. The family will receive friends from 12:00 

Noon until time of services.

  Burial will follow in the Sowards Family Cemetery on Big 

Branch-Pound, VA where Claude Hodges, Richard Hodges, 

Christopher Hodges, Colin Mullins, Grant Mullins and Jeremy 

Sowards will serve as pallbearers.

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

Loretta June Hodges