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     Donald Robertson "Jack" Boyd was buried at Independence Cemetery, Sandyville, Jackson Co., West Virginia.^12,4 He was born on September 15, 1925 at Dickerson, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^3,12,4,13,5 He married Virginia Deenisine Byrd on November 1, 1947 at Quincy, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^3,12,4 Donald Robertson "Jack" Boyd died on April 18, 2012 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia, at age 86.^12,4,13 He Donald R. "Jack" Boyd, 86, of Sandyville passed away April 18, 2012, at St. Mary's Hospital, Huntington with his family by his side. Born to Charles Donald Boyd and Grace Evelyn Paxton Boyd on September 15, 1925, in Dickerson, he was the sixth of 11 children raised in Quincy, nicknamed "Jack" by his older sister after the famed prize fighter, Jack Dempsey. Jack attended DuPont High School until drafted into the U.S. Army in 1943 to serve in the European Theatre Operation of World War II. He was assigned to the 289th Infantry Regiment, 75th Infantry Division, who fought in the Battle of the Bulge. For his bravery and service to our country, he earned the Silver Star; Bronze Star; two Purple Hearts with one cluster; Good Conduct Medal; WWII Victory Ribbon; ETO Ribbon with two stars; American Theater Ribbon; Combat Infantry Badge; and Jubilee of Liberty Medal from the French government. Jack retired from Kaiser Aluminum after 31 years of service. He was a member of the United Steelworkers Union 5668; VFW Post 3488 of Sandyville; and American Legion Post 107 of Ripley. Jack enjoyed traveling and fishing, and spending time with all of his grandchildren. Jack is survived by his wife of 64 years, Virginia "Ginny" Boyd of Sandyville. They were married November 1, 1947, in Witcher Creek. He is also survived by his children, Bill (Charlene) Boyd and Kathy Boyd (Greg Morgan), all of Sandyville; grandchildren, Kathy Jo Boyd (Mark Blackburn), Teresa (Steve) Kelly, Jodie (Craig) Snyder, Michelle (Joe) Roush, John Boyd Jr., Billy (Alli) Boyd, Kayla Boyd and Joshua (Alisha) Boyd; great-grandchildren, Carley, Tiffany and Ryan Blackburn, Ty, Brandi, and Brody Snyder, Alexandra and Noah Kelly, Devin Haid and Lauren Roush, Montana Boyd, Braxton Boyd, Parker Boyd, Destiny Boyd-Ramsey and Kira Cain; brothers, Jennings Boyd of Shrewsbury and Paul (Nancy) Boyd of Belle; and sisters, Lorene (Ralph) Guy of Chesapeake and Ruby (Ralph) Green of Mason, Ohio; several nieces and nephews; and former daughter-in-law, Karen Saltsman of Ravenswood. Jack was preceded in death by his sons, Mike Boyd and John Boyd; brothers, Wilford Boyd, Leonard Boyd and Robert Boyd; and sisters, Mable Boyd Dixon, Juanita Boyd-Taylor and Lillian Boyd-Cutright. Service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 21, at Roush Funeral Home, Ravenswood with Chaplain Paul Palmer officiating. Burial will follow in Independence Cemetery, Sandyville, with full graveside military rites provided by Sandyville VFW Post 3488. on April 20, 2012.⁴

     Lillian Marie Boyd Lillian M. Cutright, 84, of Cowen was born September 10, 1927, in Quincy to the late Donald and Grace Boyd. She passed away on November 22, 2011, after a brief illness. She was a 1946 graduate of Dupont High School. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Cowen, where she taught Sunday school. Lillian enjoyed life and spending time with her family. Those who love her will always have fond memories of her sense of humor and her laughter. Her husband, Oscar L. Cutright; and siblings, Mable, Wilfred, Leonard, Robert and Juanita, preceded her in death. She is survived by brothers, Donald "Jack" (Ginny) Boyd, Jennings "Zeke" Boyd, and Paul (Nancy) Boyd; and sisters, Ruby (Ralph) Green and Lorene (Ralph) Guy; and many nieces and nephews. Service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, November 29, 2011, at Morris Funeral Home, Cowen, with Pastor Rick Cutright officiating. Burial will follow in West Virginia Memorial Gardens, Calvin.⁸ She was buried at West Virginia Memorial Gardens, Calvin, Nicholas Co., West Virginia.^8,11 Her Social Security Number was 235-44-5805.¹² She was born on September 10, 1927 at Quincy, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^12,8,11 As of September 10, 1949,her married name was Cutright.² She married Oscar Lee Cutright on September 10, 1949 at Buckhannon, Upshur Co., West Virginia.^13,2,8 Lillian Marie Boyd died on November 22, 2011 at Webster Co., West Virginia, at age 84.^12,8

     Norma Ellen Cundiff was buried at La Plata United Methodist Church Cemetery, Dentsville, Charles Co., Maryland.² Her married name was Wilbourne.¹ She married Joseph Cary Wilbourne Sr.^1,2,4 Norma Ellen Cundiff was born on December 18, 1931 at Roanoke, Virginia.^5,2 She died on May 9, 2012 at Maryland at age 80.^5,2 She Norma Cundiff Wilbourne, 80, of Bryans Road, Md., passed away on May 8, 2012. Mrs. Wilbourne was born December 18, 1931, in Roanoke to Grady and Helen Link Cundiff. She was a graduate of Andrew Lewis High School in Salem, where she was a drum major for the traveling bugle corps. It was there she met her future husband and baritone, Joseph, while attending music lessons. Norma earned a Bachelor's degree in Music from Radford College. She further earned her Master's degree in Education from Virginia Polytechnic Institute. She moved from her childhood home in Salem to Charles County, Md. with her new husband in 1958. Over the years, Norma was employed as a music educator in both Charles and Prince George's Counties, Md., but her primary vocation was as Music Director at La Plata United Methodist Church in La Plata, Md. from 1969 to 1996. Norma Wilbourne is survived by her husband, Joseph Wilbourne Sr; her sister, Iris Jo Harley, of Columbia, S.C; her three children, Julia Davis, of Charlotte Hall, Md., Joseph (Jay) Wilbourne Jr., of Relay, Md., and Jonathan Wilbourne, of Mt. Pleasant, S.C; and her two grandchildren, Hannah and David. Visitation will be Monday, May 14, 2012, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Raymond Funeral Chapel, 5635 Washington Avenue, La Plata, MD 20646. Funeral Service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 15, 2012, at La Plata United Methodist Church, 3 Port Tobacco Road, La Plata, MD 20646, with Rev. Bruce Jones officiating. Interment will take place at Church Cemetery in Dentsville, Md. Memorial contributions may be made to Friendship Landing for the Arts, c/o Alicia Cordelle, 110 Burning Bush Place, La Plata, MD 20646. Arrangements by Raymond Funeral Service, P.A., La Plata, Md. on May 16, 2012.²

     Joseph Cary Wilbourne Sr. was buried at La Plata United Methodist Church Cemetery, Dentsville, Charles Co., Maryland.³ He married Norma Ellen Cundiff, daughter of Grady Wilmot Cundiff and Helen Catherine Link.^1,2,3 Joseph Cary Wilbourne Sr. was born on July 13, 1931 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ He died on May 14, 2014 at Maryland at age 82.³ He Joseph Carey Wilbourne of Bryans Road, MD, passed away on May 14, 2014. He was 82 years old. Joe was born July 13, 1931 in Roanoke, VA to Martin Thomas and Esther C. Hall Wilbourne. He was a graduate of Andrew Lewis High School in Salem, VA where he played football and enjoyed singing baritone in school and community events. It was there that he met his future wife Norma E. Cundiff, who was the drum major and his accompanist at vocal performances. He is survived by his three children, Julia W. Davis of Charlotte Hall, MD, Joseph (Jay) Wilbourne, Jr. of Relay, MD, and Jonathan (Jon) Wilbourne of Mt. Plesant, SC; his sister, Mary Louise Terry of FL; and his two grandchildren, Hannah E. Davis and David G. Wilbourne. Joe attended Roanoke College after high school but then entered into the U.S. Army in July 1953 and served until June 1956. His most pleasant memories were his time spent in Europe where he was stationed in Germany. His primary duty there was working as a communication’s analyst. Upon his return to the States, Joe married Norma and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Virginia Polytechnic Institute in 1961. He and Norma then moved from their childhood home of Southwest VA to Charles County, MD. Joe and Norma lived in Bryans Road, MD for 50 years. He worked at the Naval Ordinance Station in Indian Head, MD for 34 years as an engineer in the Safety Department. Over the years, Joe was involved in his community as a Boy Scout leader and Little League manager. He remained active in his love of music and sang in the Chancel Choir of the La Plata United Methodist Church for many years. Joe also worked to begin the church’s hand bell choir and served as its first director. Friends received on Friday, May 23, 2014 from 5-8 PM at the Raymond Funeral Service Chapel, 5635 Washington Avenue, La Plata, MD 20646. Funeral Service on Saturday, May 24, 2014 at 10 AM at the La Plata United Methodist Church. Interment to follow at the La Plata United Methodist Church Cemetery in Dentsville, MD. Memorials to Friendship Landing for the Arts or the La Plata United Methodist Church Chancel Choir. on May 21, 2014.³

     His Social Security Number was 235-16-6403.⁴ Paul Daniel Dixon was buried at Montgomery Memorial Park, Route 60, London, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.² He was born on February 17, 1914 at Diamond, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^4,3 He married Mable Gertrude Boyd, daughter of Charles Donald Boyd and Grace Evelyn Paxton, on September 25, 1938.¹ Paul Daniel Dixon died on March 18, 1988 at Rand, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 74.² He Paul Daniel Dixon, 74, of 5411 Midland Drive, Rand, died March 18, 1988, at home after a long illness. He was a lifelong resident of Kanawha County and was a retired operator for Du Pont with 32 years' service. He attended Rand First Church of the Nazarene and was a former member of the Malden Volunteer Fire Department. Surviving: wife, Mabel Dixon; sons, Paul L. of Malden, John D. of St. Albans; daughters, Mrs. Juanita "Tootle' Lucas of Rand, Mrs. Ruth Ann Baber of Dunbar, Mrs. Paulette White of Charleston; brother, Gentry of El Paso, Texas; 10 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Montgomery Memorial Park, London. on March 20, 1988.²

     Paul Leonard Dixon was buried at Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,5,8 His Social Security Number was 233-68-2946.³ He married Karen Gibson.¹ Paul Leonard Dixon was born on March 1, 1942 at Malden, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,2,6,3,5,8 He married Connie Jean Hicks on January 22, 1966 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.² Paul Leonard Dixon died on June 26, 2004 at St. Albans, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 62.^1,6,3,5,8 He Paul Leonard Dixon of St. Albans, formerly of Malden, died at home on June 26, 2004, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on March 1, 1942, in Charleston to the late Paul D. and Mabel Boyd Dixon. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Ruth Ann Dixon Baber. Paul grew up in the Malden area and was a 1961 graduate of Dupont High School, where he played the tuba in the marching band. During his high school years, he was employed by the Holbrook Supermarket in Malden. After high school, Paul enlisted in the United States Army and was stationed at Fort Meade, Md., and Berlin, Germany, where he was a member of the 298th U.S. Army Band. Paul was formerly a fireman for the Malden Volunteer Fire Department and manager/coach of the Belle Bulldogs Midget Football League. He was a member of the Dupont High School Alumni Band. During his career, he was employed by Kroger, FMC, and in 1998, he retired from E.I. Dupont, where he was a welder with more than 25 years of service. Paul was a Christian and a member of the Fair Haven Baptist Church and Dry Branch Community Church. Paul's favorite pastimes were traveling, camping and spending time with his beloved grandchildren. He was a loving husband, loyal friend to many and an amazing and beloved grandfather. His sense of humor, his quick wit and his constant attention to the needs of others will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Paul is survived by his loving wife, Karen, to whom he meant the world; and by his children, Paul Daniel Dixon of Nitro, Melissa Kay Walker and her husband, Charlie, of Alum Creek; stepchildren, LeAnne and Carlos Neccuzi of Charleston, Chris and Lori Roberts of Martinsburg, and Greg Roberts of Atlanta, Ga; grandchildren, Morgan and Logan Neccuzi, Cade and Kylie Roberts, Joshua, Brandon and Timothy Walker; sisters, Juanita "Tootle" Lucas of Mill Creek, Helen "Dimple" White and husband, Mike, of Piedmont, S.C; brother, Johnny Dean "JD" Dixon and wife, Joy Lee of St. Albans; brother-in-law, Norman Baber of Dunbar; mother-in-law, Nina Gibson of Cross Lanes; father-in-law, Charles Wayne Gibson, also of Cross Lanes; nieces, Zondra Dixon, Tammy Lester, Tonya Dunlap, Johanna Dixon, Angie Gonzalez, Michelle White and Robin Wendell; nephews, Les Lucas, Rick Lucas and Michael Douglass. Paul is also survived by several loving aunts, uncles, cousins, great-nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the many relatives, friends and neighbors for their help, love and support during this difficult time. A special thanks goes to Hospice Care Inc. and to the nursing staff and other personnel at CAMC Memorial Hospital for their care and assistance. Burial will follow at Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans, with graveside military rites by the Bennie Padilla VFW Post 4768, Alum Creek. on June 29, 2004.¹

     Ruth Ann Dixon was buried at Grandview Memorial Park, Dunbar, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^6,7 Her Social Security Number was 235-66-3378.⁸ She was born on March 4, 1941 at Dickerson, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^8,3,4 As of February 9, 1963,her married name was Baber.³ She married Norman Melvin Baber on February 9, 1963 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,3,6 Ruth Ann Dixon died on August 12, 2003 at Dunbar, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 62.^8,6 She Ruth Ann Dixon Baber, 62, of Dunbar passed away Aug. 12, 2003, at her home after a long illness. She was a homemaker and a member of the Church of the Word. Mrs. Baber had been a resident of Dunbar for 34 years and was a member of the Dixon Trio, having sung in many area churches. Surviving are her husband, Norman Baber; daughter, Angela Lynn Gonzalez of Dunbar; brothers, Paul and Johnny Dixon, both of St. Albans; sisters, Juanita Lucas of Charleston, Helen White of Greenville, S.C. Burial will follow in Grandview Memorial Park. on August 14, 2003.⁶

     Juanita Marie "Tootle" Dixon was born circa October, 1939 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^3,4 As of December 4, 1959,her married name was Lucas.³ She married Wyatt Leslie "Pude" Lucas on December 4, 1959 at Malden, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^3,6

     Wyatt Leslie "Pude" Lucas was buried at Lucas Cemetery, Mill Creek, Berkeley Co., West Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 236-58-6087.⁴ He was born on January 23, 1939 at Rand, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,4,3 He married Juanita Marie "Tootle" Dixon, daughter of Paul Daniel Dixon and Mable Gertrude Boyd, on December 4, 1959 at Malden, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Wyatt Leslie "Pude" Lucas died on November 26, 1997 at Looneyville, Roane Co., West Virginia, at age 58.^4,2 He A Randolph County man suffered a fatal heart attack Wednesday after retrieving a buck that he had felled while hunting in Roane County, authorities said. Wyatt L. "Pude" Lucas, 58, had just dragged the buck from a wooded area to a nearby road when he returned to his group's hunting cabin and collapsed, Roane County Coroner Don Smith said. Formerly of Rand, Lucas suffered a heart attack at the cabin, which had no telephone, Smith said. Paramedics arrived on the scene too late, and Smith pronounced Lucas dead at the cabin. Lucas, of Mill Creek, was hunting in the Looneyville area of Roane County when he suffered the heart attack at about 4 p.m. Wednesday. He was a retired produce manager for Kroger Co. with 32 years' service and a member of the Raleigh County Commission and Beckley Motor Speedway Hall of Fame. He attended Hanson Chapel Church and formerly attended First Church of Nazarene, Rand. He was a founder of Lucas Motor Sports Co. and a 1956 graduate of DuPont High School. Surviving: wife, Juanita Dixon "Tootle" Lucas; sons, Wyatt Leslie II of Rand, Paul Richard "Rick" of Mill Creek; sisters, Joyce Bass of Malden, Drema Kay Jarrell of Valparaiso, Ind; brothers, Charles Paul Lucas of Poca, William A. "Arbie" Lucas and Jessie Edward "Eddie" Lucas, both of Malden; granddaughter, Courtney Francis Lucas of Rand. Service will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Stevens & Grass Funeral Home, Malden, with the Rev. Gordon Killion Jr. officiating. Burial will be in Lucas Cemetery, Mill Creek. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. on November 28, 1997.²

     His Social Security Number was 235-66-3391.⁵ Johnny Dean "John" "J. D." Dixon was born on June 6, 1943 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^3,4,5 He married Paula Dee Greene on December 31, 1964 at Rand, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.³ Johnny Dean "John" "J. D." Dixon married Joy Lee circa 1983.^1,4 Johnny Dean "John" "J. D." Dixon died on November 14, 2013 at St. Albans, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 70.^4,5 He John "JD" Dixon, 70, of St. Albans, died Thursday November 14, 2013, at home surrounded by his family. He was born June 6, 1943 and was one of five children. John graduated from DuPont High School in 1961 and served as a paratrooper along with his brother, Paul, who served as an army band member. He then became a police officer in Florida. JD also worked at the DuPont plant in Belle. John was also a former CPA and a member of the South Charleston Masonic Lodge. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mabel and Paul Dixon; brother, Paul Leonard Dixon; sister, Ruth Ann Dixon Baber. Surviving is his wife of 30 years, Joy Lee Dixon; sisters, Juanita "Tootle" Lucas, Helen "Dimple" White (Mike); children, Zondra Dillard (Greg), Tonya Dunlap, Tammie Dixon (Tom), Johnna Dixon, Mike Douglas and Robin Wendell (Roger): grandchildren, Michelle, Laura (Allen), Tiana, Paul, Holly, Ivy, Dustin, Whitney, Bree, Zane, Kane, Kole; four great-grandchildren. He had a special place in his heart for Dalton Lucas. John's final wish was to be cremated with no memorial service. The family would like to send a special thank you to HospiceCare for the wonderful care that was given to John during his illness. on November 17, 2013.⁴