WARREN E. STOUT (1921-2009)

Warren was charter member of Monelison Volunteer Fire Department.  In July of 1959, he was named the first chairman of a 15-member board in a drive to organize Monelison Volunteer Fire Department.  On January 30, 1960, Warren was elected as the first Fire Chief of the Fire Department.  Chief Stout served his community as a volunteer firefighter in many capactities from 1959-1981.

HERBERT P. PARRISH (1937-2010)

Herb was elected as the Assistant Chief of Monelison Volunteer Fire Department.  Herb also served as Chief of the department from 1977-1980.  Chief Parrish served his community as a volunteer firefighter in many capactities for 30 years.

AARON M. COPPEDGE (1949-1980)

Aaron was a member of Monelison Volunteer Fire Department from 1977-1980.  He served as a firefighter and chaplain.  On February 4, 1980, at approximately 0600 hours, Monelison Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to a two-story residential structure fire.  Firefighter/Chaplain Coppedge responded to the 2nd floor of the structure.  While on the 2nd floor Coppedge was overcome by smoke and ran out of air in his self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).  To lose a life is nothing anyone wants to experience much less to lose someone in a line of duty death (LODD).  We dedicated our current Engine 21 in memory of Aaron Coppedge.  His life and legacy will always be honored along with his scarifice he made for his department and community. 

ERNEST N. "CHIEF" CASH (1950-2022)

Chief Cash was a volunteer firefighter, Instructor, and Chief serving Monelison Volunteer Fire Department and supporting the fire service in surrounding counties for 50 years.  He loved the fire service and truly was dedicated to the department and community.  This was shown by his famous bluetooth he wore in which he never missed a phone call.  Chief Cash served the fire service in many capacities through his leadership, wildland firefighting, involvement on county committees, through teaching new and old generations, and being a part of many functions throughout.  Chief Cash was the primary sponsor of the county incentive program for volunteers.  A true example of a dedicated member of MVFD.  So much that he took great pride in maintaining the history of the department.  We thank Chief Cash for his leagcy and foundation he laid to what it means to be a true volunteer in the community.

MACK GERALDDANE MAYS, JR. (1978-2025)

Assistant Chief Mays was a volunteer firefighter, and proud Assistant Chief serving Monelison Volunteer Fire Department from 2012 until his unexpected death in July 2025.  Chief Mays was also a part of Amherst Life Saving Crew as well as Amherst Fire Department begining his emergency service career in 1999.  His cominbed emergency services totaled 26 years.  He loved the fire service and truly was dedicated to the department and community.  This was shown by his ongoing recruitment post.  Chief Mays served the department with heart and passion.  In 2024 the department graciously fulfilled one of Mack's desires as he was elected as Lieutenant.  Then in 2025 he was more than honored when they elected him as Assistant Chief.  In Chief Mays own words: "I plan to make sure that as the Assistant Chief I further the departments future.  I know I am not perfect but I will not let anyone down.  So my friends continue to pray for me.  I am proof God doesn't give up."  Chief Mays also took on the role left by Chief Cash of maintaining the history of the department along with locating Honorary Members.  We are forever grateful for Chief Mays service.  The legacy he leaves behind is one that inspires, uplifts, and challenges the rest of us to carry forward.