Anna Pauline Baiers1,2

F, b. April 22, 1925, d. September 4, 2016
     Anna Pauline Baiers was buried at Witcher Cemetery, Witcher Creek Road, off Rt. 60, Belle, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1,3 She was born on April 22, 1925 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.4,5,3 As of April 16, 1946,her married name was Paxton.2 She married Rev. John Henry Paxton, son of Henry Clay Paxton and Allena Jarrett, on April 16, 1946 at Spring Fork, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2,1 Anna Pauline Baiers died on September 4, 2016 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 91.1 She Anna Pauline Paxton, 91, of Charleston, passed away September 4, 2016, at Eastbrook Center, Charleston, following a short illness. She was a homemaker and member of Big Bottom Baptist Church, Campbells Creek. Preceding her in death were her husband, Rev. John Henry Paxton; son, Jerry Wayne Paxton; parents, Floyd and Mary Chandler Baiers; and sisters, Reba White and Flossie Paxton. Surviving are her son, David Allen Paxton of Horner; grandchildren, Leann Gordon, Jennifer Lipscomb, Cheryl Brown and Brenda Paxton; six great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Interment will follow in Witcher Cemetery, Witcher. on September 6, 2016.1

Family

Rev. John Henry Paxton b. November 23, 1921, d. May 13, 1977
Marriage*She married Rev. John Henry Paxton, son of Henry Clay Paxton and Allena Jarrett, on April 16, 1946 at Spring Fork, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Anna Pauline Paxton obituary in the Sep 6, 2016 edition.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Paxton-Baier marriage record.
  3. [S5371] Witcher Cemetery, Kanawha Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  4. [S1340] Elaine Gates, Kanawha Valley Cemeteries.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Paxton-Byers marriage record.
  6. [S1331] Don Norman, "Descendants of Abner Jehu Paxton."
  7. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the John Paxton obituary in the May 13, 1977 edition.
  8. [S10281] Cooke Funeral Home and Crematorium, online www.cookefuneralhome.com, From the Jerry W. Paxton obituary.

Jerry Wayne Paxton1,2,3

M, b. April 4, 1947, d. June 14, 2012
FatherRev. John Henry Paxton1,4,2 b. November 23, 1921, d. May 13, 1977
MotherAnna Pauline Baiers1,4,2,3 b. April 22, 1925, d. September 4, 2016
     Jerry Wayne Paxton Jerry W. Paxton, 65, of Campbells Creek, passed away Thursday, June 14, 2012, at CAMC Memorial Division, Charleston. Jerry lived most of his life in Kanawha County. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and also served in the U.S. Coast Guard. He was retired from the DuPont Plant in Belle. He also worked for the Kanawha County Board of Education as a custodian. He attended Hughes Creek Community Church, Hugheston and was a member of the Homeland Choir. He was also a gospel quartet pianist. Jerry was preceded in death by his father, Johnny Paxton. Surviving are his wife of 26 years, Pat A. Moore Paxton at home; mother, Pauline Paxton of Charleston; daughters, Cheryl Brown (David) of St. Albans, Joyce Paxton of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Brenda Kay Marmino (Chris) of Bunkerhill, Ill; stepdaughters, Pam Hayes (Mark) of Sissonville, Nina Johnson (Jeff) of Marmet and Angela Bonham (Danny) of Rand; brother, David Paxton of Weston; 10 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; a host of other family members and friends; and his very special pet dog, Max. Burial will follow the service in Montgomery Memorial Park, London.3 He was buried at Montgomery Memorial Park, Route 60, London, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.3 His Social Security Number was 232-74-1307.5 He was born on April 4, 1947.1,5 He married Pat A. Moore circa 1986.3 Jerry Wayne Paxton died on June 14, 2012 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 65.5,3

Family 1

Children
  • Cheryl Paxton3
  • Joyce Paxton3
  • Brenda Kay Paxton3

Family 2

Pat A. Moore
Marriage*He married Pat A. Moore circa 1986.3 

Citations

  1. [S1331] Don Norman, "Descendants of Abner Jehu Paxton."
  2. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Anna Pauline Paxton obituary in the Sep 6, 2016 edition.
  3. [S10281] Cooke Funeral Home and Crematorium, online www.cookefuneralhome.com, From the Jerry W. Paxton obituary.
  4. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the John Paxton obituary in the May 13, 1977 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Alice Jewell Williams1,2,3

F, b. July 6, 1926, d. June 12, 2017
     Alice Jewell Williams was buried at Concord Baptist Church Cemetery, Henderson, Mason Co., West Virginia.3 She was born on July 6, 1926 at Rand, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2,3 As of July 11, 1947,her married name was Paxton.1,2 She married Roger Clark Paxton Sr., son of Henry Clay Paxton and Allena Jarrett, on July 11, 1947 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1,2,4,3 Alice Jewell Williams died on June 12, 2017 at Point Pleasant, Mason Co., West Virginia, at age 90.3 She Alice Jewell Paxton, 90, of Point Pleasant, passed away Monday, June 12, 2017, at the Pleasant Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born July 6, 1926, in Rand, W.Va., a daughter of the late Bazzle Leroy Williams and Lura Ethel (Simpkins) Williams. Alice was a member of Concord Baptist Church in Henderson. She was a graduate of Morris Harvey College, where she received her Teaching Certificate. Prior to her marriage, she taught at the Witcher Creek School, in Kanawha County. She was active in 4-H, as a 4-H leader with the Ripley Indians Club and the Jackson County Junior Fair in Ripley. She was a Gray Lady Volunteer at Jackson General Hospital in Ripley. Alice was also a homemaker who enjoyed quilting, farming, crocheting and she made everyone she met a dish cloth. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Roger Clark Paxton Sr; two brothers, Merrill Williams and Ray Williams; and two sisters, Dorothy Wood and Sarah Lee Selbe. Alice is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Anna and Golden Herdman of Point Pleasant; son and daughter-in-law, Roger Clark Jr. and Audrey Paxton of Dunn, N.C; grandchildren, Craig Herdman of Point Pleasant, Rhonda Herdman of Paige, Texas, Roger C. III (Venus) Paxton of Dunn, N.C., and Angela (Robert) Godsey of Dunn; great-grandson, Wolfgang Paxton of Dunn; two brothers, Roy (Mary Ann) Williams of Gallipolis Ferry and David Williams of Morrisville, Ind; and one sister, Arlene Northup of Vera Beach, Fla. The family would like to thank Pleasant Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and staff for the loving care provided to their mother. Burial will follow at Concord Cemetery in Henderson. on June 14, 2017.3

Family

Roger Clark Paxton Sr. b. March 21, 1923, d. January 31, 2013
Marriage*She married Roger Clark Paxton Sr., son of Henry Clay Paxton and Allena Jarrett, on July 11, 1947 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1,2,4,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1331] Don Norman, "Descendants of Abner Jehu Paxton."
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Paxton-Williams marriage record.
  3. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Alice Jewell Paxton obituary in the Jun 14, 2017 edition.
  4. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Roger Clark Paxton, Sr. obituary in the Feb 1, 2013 edition.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Herdman-Paxton marriage record.

Roger Clark Paxton Jr.1,2

M, b. September 4, 1949, d. October 5, 2022
FatherRoger Clark Paxton Sr.1,3 b. March 21, 1923, d. January 31, 2013
MotherAlice Jewell Williams1,3 b. July 6, 1926, d. June 12, 2017
     Roger Clark Paxton Jr. Mr. Roger Clark Paxton, Jr., age 73, passed away Wednesday, 10/05/2022 at his home in Dunn, NC. Mr. Paxton is survived by his wife, Audrey; son, Roger Paxton III; daughter, Angela Paxton, and grandson, Wolfgang Paxton.2 He was born on September 4, 1949 at West Virginia.4 He married Audrey Daina Weberley on May 18, 1971.4 Roger Clark Paxton Jr. died on October 5, 2022 at Dunn, Harnett Co., North Carolina, at age 73.2

Family

Audrey Daina Weberley
Marriage*He married Audrey Daina Weberley on May 18, 1971.4 
Children
  • Roger Clark Paxton III1,3,2
  • Angela Marie Paxton1,2

Citations

  1. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Roger Clark Paxton, Sr. obituary in the Feb 1, 2013 edition.
  2. [S12875] Coats Funeral Home, online www.coatsfuneralhomenc.com, From the Roger Clark Paxton, Jr. obituary.
  3. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Alice Jewell Paxton obituary in the Jun 14, 2017 edition.
  4. [S1331] Don Norman, "Descendants of Abner Jehu Paxton."

Herbert Chalmer Cline1,2,3

M, b. January 10, 1916, d. September 17, 1967
     His Social Security Number was 236-09-7317.4 Herbert Chalmer Cline was buried at Witcher Cemetery, Witcher Creek Road, off Rt. 60, Belle, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2 He was born on January 10, 1916 at Tad, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.4,3 He married Lillian Frances Paxton, daughter of John Henry Paxton and Mary Jane Johnson, on October 23, 1937.5,1,2 Herbert Chalmer Cline died on September 17, 1967 at Carneys Point, Salem Co., New Jersey, at age 51.1,4,6,7 He CARNEYS POINT, N.J. - Herbert C. Cline, 51, of 80 St. here died yesterday at his home after an apparent heart attack. Mr. Cline, formerly of Belle, W.Va., had been employed at the Du Pont Co. Chambers Works for the past eight years as a pipefitter. He was transferred here from the company's Belle facility. He had worked for Du Pont 26 years. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Lillian Cline; two sons, James and William, both of Penns Grove; three daughters, Mrs. Carol Whitacre, Princeton, Va. and Mary Ann and Beverly, both at home; a brother, R. F. Cline, Hollywood, Fla; two sisters, Virginia Lancaster, Tad, W.Va., and Mrs. Phyllis Tibbetts, Satellite Beach, and eight grandchildren. on September 18, 1967.6

Census Records

1940Dwelling 53, District 20-106, Malden, Kanawha Co., West Virginia8
1950Dwelling 70, District 20-32, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia9

Occupation

1940Coal miner8
1950Chemical plant pipefitter9

Family

Lillian Frances Paxton b. October 25, 1917, d. December 21, 2005
Marriage*Herbert Chalmer Cline married Lillian Frances Paxton, daughter of John Henry Paxton and Mary Jane Johnson, on October 23, 1937.5,1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Mary F. Cline obituary in the Dec 22, 2005 edition.
  2. [S1340] Elaine Gates, Kanawha Valley Cemeteries.
  3. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S1331] Don Norman, "Descendants of Abner Jehu Paxton."
  6. [S8247] Morning News, The, From the Herbert C. Cline obituary in the Sep 18, 1967 edition.
  7. [S12217] Unknown compiler, New Jersey, U.S., Death Index, 1848-1878, 1901-2017.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S7432] Seaver Funeral Service, Inc., online www.seaverfuneralservice.com, From the Carol Louise Whitacre obituary.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  12. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Gregory Keith Kinzer obituary in the Mar 13, 2008 edition.

Flossie Lee Byers/Baier1,2

F, b. October 29, 1917, d. June 30, 1994
     Her Social Security Number was 235-60-4507.3 Flossie Lee Byers/Baier was buried at Witcher Cemetery, Witcher Creek Road, off Rt. 60, Belle, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2,4 She was born on October 29, 1917 at Ashford, Boone Co., West Virginia.3,2,4 As of 1936,her married name was Paxton.1 She married William Ernest "Bill" Paxton, son of John Henry Paxton and Mary Jane Johnson, in 1936.1,2 Flossie Lee Byers/Baier died on June 30, 1994 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 76.3,2,4 She Flossie Lee Paxton, 76, of Belle, died June 30, 1994, at Memorial Division, CAMC, after a short illness. She was a homemaker, a native of Ashford and lived most of her life in the Witcher and Belle areas. Surviving: husband, William E. Paxton; sons, Denver of Belle, Tom of Ripley; sisters, Reva White of Belle, Pauline Paxton of Charleston; half brothers, Lawrence Baier of Mount Alto, Leton Baier of Charleston; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Witcher Cemetery, Belle. on July 1, 1994.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 18, District 20-13A, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia5

Family

William Ernest "Bill" Paxton b. December 30, 1907, d. August 3, 2002
Marriage*Flossie Lee Byers/Baier married William Ernest "Bill" Paxton, son of John Henry Paxton and Mary Jane Johnson, in 1936.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1331] Don Norman, "Descendants of Abner Jehu Paxton."
  2. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Flossie Lee Paxton obituary in the Jun 1, 1994 edition.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S5371] Witcher Cemetery, Kanawha Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the William E. Paxton obituary in the Aug 4, 2002 edition.
  7. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Melvin Malcolm Paxton death certificate.

Viva Gillenwater1,2

F, b. September 7, 1916, d. May 27, 1995
     Her Social Security Number was 235-90-8444.3 Viva Gillenwater was buried at Elk Hills Memorial Park, Big Chimney, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.4 She was born on September 7, 1916 at Boone Co., West Virginia.3,4 As of circa 1937,her married name was Paxton.1 She married Ira Lee Paxton, son of John Henry Paxton and Mary Jane Johnson, circa 1937.1 Viva Gillenwater died on May 27, 1995 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 78.4 She Viva Paxton, 78, of Mill Creek Road, Charleston, died May 27, 1995, at home after a long illness. She was a homemaker, a native of Boone County and a Protestant. Surviving: husband, Ira L; son, Grover of St. Albans; daughter, Sandra Tucker of Charleston; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Elk Hills Memorial Park, Big Chimney. on May 29, 1995.4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 34, District 20-13A, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia5
1950Dwelling 146, District 20-56, Elk, Kanawha Co., West Virginia6

Family

Ira Lee Paxton b. August 17, 1910, d. October 9, 2001
Marriage*Viva Gillenwater married Ira Lee Paxton, son of John Henry Paxton and Mary Jane Johnson, circa 1937.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Ira L. Paxton obituary in the Oct 11, 2001 edition.
  2. [S8466] Hafer Funeral Home, online www.haferfuneralhome.net, From the Sandra Lee Tucker obituary.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Viva Paxton obituary in the May 29, 1995 edition.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Grover Howell Paxton obituary in the Mar 19, 2014 edition.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Paxton-Sodder marriage record.

Thelma Lucille Rhodes1,2

F, b. November 22, 1917, d. February 26, 1991
     Thelma Lucille Rhodes was buried at Witcher Cemetery, Witcher Creek Road, off Rt. 60, Belle, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.3,4 Her Social Security Number was 233-38-2374.2 Her married name was Paxton.1 She married John Raymond Paxton, son of John Henry Paxton and Mary Jane Johnson.1,4 Thelma Lucille Rhodes was born on November 22, 1917 at Walgrove, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.3,2 She died on February 26, 1991 at Belle, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 73.3,2,4 She Mrs. Thelma Lucille Paxton, 73, of 370 Witcher Road, Belle, died Feb. 26, 1991, at home after a long illness. She lived most of her life at Belle. She was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church and VFW Auxiliary Post 5269. Surviving: husband, John R; sons, Gary L. of Sissonville, Gerald R. of Chester, Va; daughters, Carolyn Thomas of Bethel Park, Pa., Linda Moore of Smithville, Tenn., Ruth Nichols of Belle, Jane at home; sister, Delores DeLong of McMinnville, Tenn; 10 grandchildren. Burial will be in Witcher Cemetery. on February 27, 1991.4

Census Records

1950Dwelling 197, District 20-32, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia5

Family

John Raymond Paxton b. March 2, 1920, d. December 6, 2013
Marriage*Thelma Lucille Rhodes married John Raymond Paxton, son of John Henry Paxton and Mary Jane Johnson.1,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the John Raymond Paxton obituary in the Dec 8, 2013 edition.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S5371] Witcher Cemetery, Kanawha Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  4. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Thelma Lucille Paxton obituary in the Feb 27, 1991 edition.
  5. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Carolyn Sue Thomas obituary in the Jul 23, 2009 edition.

Howard William Carte1,2,3,4

M, b. July 15, 1915, d. October 2, 1975
     His Social Security Number was 232-18-2888.5 Howard William Carte was born on July 15, 1915 at Fairmont, Marion Co., West Virginia.6,5,3,7 He married Hester Jane Paxton, daughter of John Henry Paxton and Mary Jane Johnson, on December 7, 1945 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2,8,9 Howard William Carte died on October 2, 1975 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 60.5,7,9 He FRAME - Howard Carte, 60, of Frame, died Thursday in St. Francis Hospital after a short illness. He was retired employe of Amherst Barge Co. Surviving: wife, Hester Paxton Carte; sons, Ernie of Frame, John of Elkview; daughters, Mrs. Inez Milam of Youngs Bottom, Mrs. Mary Smith of Frame; brothers, Edward, Thrush, Ralph, Earl, all of Witcher; sisters, Mrs. Carry Pauley and Mrs. Deab Ramsey of Melbourne, Fla., Mrs. Goldie McNeer of Santa Barbara, Calif; seven grandchildren. on October 3, 1975.9

Census Records

1950Dwelling 35, District 20-32, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia10

Occupation

1950Railroad car department worker10

Family

Hester Jane Paxton b. September 26, 1923, d. September 5, 2015
Marriage*Howard William Carte married Hester Jane Paxton, daughter of John Henry Paxton and Mary Jane Johnson, on December 7, 1945 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2,8,9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the John H. Carte obituary in the May 5, 2005 edition.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Carte-Paxton marriage record.
  3. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Milam-Carte marriage certificate.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S1331] Don Norman, "Descendants of Abner Jehu Paxton."
  7. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  8. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Hester Jane Paxton Carte Rucker obituary in the Sep 7, 2015 edition.
  9. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Howard Carte obituary in the Oct 3, 1975 edition.
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

James Edward Cline1,2,3

M, b. January 24, 1941, d. October 19, 1987
FatherHerbert Chalmer Cline1,2,4,5,3 b. January 10, 1916, d. September 17, 1967
MotherLillian Frances Paxton1,2,4,5,3 b. October 25, 1917, d. December 21, 2005
     His Social Security Number was 233-64-2991.3 James Edward Cline was born on January 24, 1941 at Witcher, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.3,6 He married Catherine E. Fair in June, 1961 at Penns Grove, Salem Co., New Jersey.7 James Edward Cline died on October 19, 1987 at Mannington, Salem Co., New Jersey, at age 46.6

Census Records

1950Dwelling 70, District 20-32, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia2

Family

Catherine E. Fair
Marriage*James Edward Cline married Catherine E. Fair in June, 1961 at Penns Grove, Salem Co., New Jersey.7 

Citations

  1. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Mary F. Cline obituary in the Dec 22, 2005 edition.
  2. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S8247] Morning News, The, From the Herbert C. Cline obituary in the Sep 18, 1967 edition.
  5. [S7432] Seaver Funeral Service, Inc., online www.seaverfuneralservice.com, From the Carol Louise Whitacre obituary.
  6. [S12217] Unknown compiler, New Jersey, U.S., Death Index, 1848-1878, 1901-2017.
  7. [S7782] Trenton, New Jersey New Jersey State Archives, New Jersey, Marriage Index, 1901-2016.

Carol Louise Cline1,2,3

F, b. September 25, 1939, d. December 20, 2019
FatherHerbert Chalmer Cline1,2,4,5,6 b. January 10, 1916, d. September 17, 1967
MotherLillian Frances Paxton1,2,4,5,6 b. October 25, 1917, d. December 21, 2005
     Carol Louise Cline Carol Louise Whitacre, 80, of Princeton died Friday, December 20, 2019 at the Maples in Bluefield. Born September 25, 1939 in Charleston, WV she was the daughter of the late Herbert Cline and Lillian Paxton Cline. Carol was a graduate of Dupont High School and a member of the Advent Christian Church in Princeton. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by on brother, James Cline; Son-in-law, Charles Briley; and Brother-in-law, Larry Kinzer. She is survived by her husband, Donald L. Whitacre of Princeton; son, Michael S. Whitacre and wife Angie of Princeton; daughters, Angela Briley of Princeton, and Donna Byler and companion Carlton Kirby of Princeton; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one brother, William Cline and wife Nancy of New Jersey; sisters, Mary Ann Kinzer of Bluewell; and Beverly Baker and husband David of Princeton. In keeping with Carol's wishes she has been cremated.6 She was born on September 25, 1939 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.6 As of March 20, 1959,her married name was Whitacre.3 She married Donald Lee Whitacre on March 20, 1959 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1,3,6 Carol Louise Cline died on December 20, 2019 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 80.6

Census Records

1940Dwelling 53, District 20-106, Malden, Kanawha Co., West Virginia2
1950Dwelling 70, District 20-32, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia4

Family

Donald Lee Whitacre b. February 8, 1936, d. January 15, 2021
Marriage*Carol Louise Cline married Donald Lee Whitacre on March 20, 1959 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1,3,6 
Children
  • Michael S. Whitacre6,7
  • Angela J. Whitacre6,7
  • Donna Whitacre6,7

Citations

  1. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Mary F. Cline obituary in the Dec 22, 2005 edition.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Whitacre-Cline marriage record.
  4. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S8247] Morning News, The, From the Herbert C. Cline obituary in the Sep 18, 1967 edition.
  6. [S7432] Seaver Funeral Service, Inc., online www.seaverfuneralservice.com, From the Carol Louise Whitacre obituary.
  7. [S7432] Seaver Funeral Service, Inc., online www.seaverfuneralservice.com, From the Donald Lee Whitacre obituary.

Donald Lee Whitacre1,2,3,4

M, b. February 8, 1936, d. January 15, 2021
     Donald Lee Whitacre Donald Lee Whitacre, 84, of Princeton died Friday, January 15, 2021 at The Maples in Bluefield. Born February 8, 1936 in Charleston, WV he was the son of the late Elmer and Carrie Whitacre. Donald worked for the state road as a transit man before retirement and was a member of the Advent Christian Church in Princeton. He was a veteran of the United States Army serving in the Korean War. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Carol Louise Whitacre; sister, Helen Gearhart; and son-in-law, Charles R. Briley. He is survived by his son, Michael S. Whitacre, and wife Angie; two daughters, Angela J. Briley, and Donna Byler and companion Carlton Kirby; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. In keeping with Donald's wishes he will be cremated. WV National Guard Honor Guard will conduct Military Rites.4 He was born on February 8, 1936 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.4 He married Carol Louise Cline, daughter of Herbert Chalmer Cline and Lillian Frances Paxton, on March 20, 1959 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1,2,3 Donald Lee Whitacre died on January 15, 2021 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 84.4

Family

Carol Louise Cline b. September 25, 1939, d. December 20, 2019
Marriage*He married Carol Louise Cline, daughter of Herbert Chalmer Cline and Lillian Frances Paxton, on March 20, 1959 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1,2,3 
Children
  • Michael S. Whitacre3,4
  • Angela J. Whitacre3,4
  • Donna Whitacre3,4

Citations

  1. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Mary F. Cline obituary in the Dec 22, 2005 edition.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Whitacre-Cline marriage record.
  3. [S7432] Seaver Funeral Service, Inc., online www.seaverfuneralservice.com, From the Carol Louise Whitacre obituary.
  4. [S7432] Seaver Funeral Service, Inc., online www.seaverfuneralservice.com, From the Donald Lee Whitacre obituary.

Larry McArthur Kinzer1,2

M, b. April 6, 1942, d. November 6, 2016
     Larry McArthur Kinzer Larry M. Kinzer, 74 of Bluewell, WV passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2016, at The Maples Nursing Home. He had lived at 262 Bluewell Ave. with his wife, Mary, for 43 years. Born April 6, 1942, in Montcalm, WV, he was the son of Ezra Kinzer and Nellie Riggs Kinzer. Larry was educated in McDowell County Schools. He was of the Pentecostal faith and gave his life to the Lord under the preaching of Steven Umberger who ministered to him at the nursing home. Larry learned his carpentry trade at a young age from his grandfather, Gilbert Riggs. Larry then moved to Martinsville, VA, where he worked for several construction companies. After coming back to Bluewell he was the major developer of Bluewell Estates, having built eleven homes in that development. He then built Kinzer Apartments as well as Kinzer’s Coin-Op Laundry in Bluewell. A few years later, he developed Clearview Mobile Home Park and Kinzer’s Mobile Home Park, also in Bluewell. Throughout his life he and his wife, Mary, ran these businesses together, until his health began to decline. Larry was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Greg, and a brother, Ralph. Larry is survived by his wife of 43 years, Mary Cline Kinzer of the home, two sons, Richard Kinzer and wife Christine of Bluewell and Larry Allen Curry Kinzer of Martinsville, VA., one brother Wendall Kinzer of Columbia, SC. and multiple family members as well as lifelong friends in the area.2 He was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3 He was born on April 6, 1942 at Montcalm, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2 He married Mary Ann Cline, daughter of Herbert Chalmer Cline and Lillian Frances Paxton, circa 1973.1,4,2 Larry McArthur Kinzer died on November 6, 2016 at Bluewell, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 74.2

Family

Mary Ann Cline
Marriage*He married Mary Ann Cline, daughter of Herbert Chalmer Cline and Lillian Frances Paxton, circa 1973.1,4,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Mary F. Cline obituary in the Dec 22, 2005 edition.
  2. [S4219] Cravens-Shires Funeral Home, online http://www.cravens-shires.com, From the Larry M. Kinzer obituary.
  3. [S3221] Woodlawn Memorial Park, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Gregory Keith Kinzer obituary in the Mar 13, 2008 edition.

Randall Ray Whittaker1,2

M, b. November 20, 1945, d. May 10, 2006
     His Social Security Number was 232-72-4657.3 Randall Ray Whittaker married Beverly Cline, daughter of Herbert Chalmer Cline and Lillian Frances Paxton.1 Randall Ray Whittaker was born on November 20, 1945 at Duhring, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3,2 He died on May 10, 2006 at West Virginia at age 60.3

Family

Beverly Cline
Marriage*He married Beverly Cline, daughter of Herbert Chalmer Cline and Lillian Frances Paxton.1 

Citations

  1. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Mary F. Cline obituary in the Dec 22, 2005 edition.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Denver Milton Rucker Sr.1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. June 2, 1919, d. May 25, 2010
     Denver Milton Rucker Sr. was buried at Rucker Cemetery, Jordan Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.7,5 His Social Security Number was 233-12-4670.8 He was born on June 2, 1919 at Elkview, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.7,8,6 He married Hester Jane Paxton, daughter of John Henry Paxton and Mary Jane Johnson, on April 3, 2000 at Giles Co., Virginia.1,2,3,4 Denver Milton Rucker Sr. died on May 25, 2010 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 90.8,7,5 He Denver M. Rucker Sr., 90, of Elkview passed away Tuesday, May 25, 2010, in CAMC General Hospital. Denver was a member of Leatherwood Missionary Baptist Church. He was an Army veteran of World War II and a member of American Legion Post 61, Clendenin. He retired from DuPont with 35 years service. He truly enjoyed fishing, riding his Harley, bowling and looking for ginseng. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Sylvia Rucker; parents, Jona and Elizabeth Perdue Rucker; infant daughter, Linda Jean; grandson, Jason Rucker; brothers, Herley and Emmor Rucker; sisters, Macie Estep and Dorsey Huffman; and stepson, John Carte. He is survived by his wife of 10 years, Hester; sons, Denver "Denny" Rucker Jr. and wife, LuAnne, of Clendenin and Benny and wife, June, of Conroe, Texas; daughter, Shirley and husband, Ray Smith, of Conroe, Texas; stepson, Ernie and wife, Donna Carte of Winfield; stepdaughters, Inez and husband, Ray Milam, of Clendenin and Mary Smith and husband, Joe, of Frame; brother, the Rev. Omar Rucker and wife, Pauline, of Charleston; five grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, seven great-great-grandchildren, 11 stepgrandchildren and 20 stepgreat-grandchildren. Graveside service will be in the Rucker Cemetery, Jordan Creek. on May 28, 2010.5

Family

Hester Jane Paxton b. September 26, 1923, d. September 5, 2015
Marriage*He married Hester Jane Paxton, daughter of John Henry Paxton and Mary Jane Johnson, on April 3, 2000 at Giles Co., Virginia.1,2,3,4 

Citations

  1. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Mary F. Cline obituary in the Dec 22, 2005 edition.
  2. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the John H. Carte obituary in the May 5, 2005 edition.
  3. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Hester Jane Paxton Carte Rucker obituary in the Sep 7, 2015 edition.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Denver M. Rucker, Sr. obituary in the May 28, 2010 edition.
  6. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  7. [S8239] Rucker Cemetery, Kanawha Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

William Denver Paxton1,2,3

M, b. November 10, 1936, d. August 22, 1997
FatherWilliam Ernest "Bill" Paxton4,5,1,6,3 b. December 30, 1907, d. August 3, 2002
MotherFlossie Lee Byers/Baier4,5,6,3 b. October 29, 1917, d. June 30, 1994
     His Social Security Number was 235-56-9819.7 William Denver Paxton was buried at Witcher Memorial Gardens, Belle, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1,8 He was born on November 10, 1936 at Witcher, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.7,2,3 He married Claris Jean Pernell on November 2, 1962 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2 William Denver Paxton died on August 22, 1997 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 60.1,7 He William Denver Paxton, 60, of Belle died Aug. 22, 1997, in General Division, CAMC, after a short illness. He was a retired supervisor from E.I. DuPont Chemical Co., Belle, and member of Judson Baptist Church, Belle, and Clendenin Lodge. He was an Army veteran and lifelong resident of Kanawha County. Surviving: wife, Claris; sons, William Joseph Paxton of Charleston, John Stephen Paxton of Belle; father, William Ernest Paxton of Belle; brother, Thomas E. Paxton of Cross Lanes; three grandchildren. Burial will be in Witcher Memorial Gardens, Belle. on August 23, 1997.1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 18, District 20-13A, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia6

Family

Claris Jean Pernell
Marriage*William Denver Paxton married Claris Jean Pernell on November 2, 1962 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2 
Children
  • William Joseph Paxton1
  • John Stephen Paxton1

Citations

  1. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the William Denver Paxton obituary in the Aug 23, 1997 edition.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Samples-Paxton marriage certificate.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Flossie Lee Paxton obituary in the Jun 1, 1994 edition.
  5. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the William E. Paxton obituary in the Aug 4, 2002 edition.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S12876] Witcher Memorial Gardens, Kanawha Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.

Thomas Eugene "Tom" Paxton1,2,3

M, b. April 13, 1938, d. March 24, 2018
FatherWilliam Ernest "Bill" Paxton1,4,5,6 b. December 30, 1907, d. August 3, 2002
MotherFlossie Lee Byers/Baier1,4,6 b. October 29, 1917, d. June 30, 1994
     Thomas Eugene "Tom" Paxton was buried at Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery, Dunbar, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.3,7 He was born on April 13, 1938 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.8,2 He married Sharon Kay Burgess on November 10, 1961 at Belle, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2 Thomas Eugene "Tom" Paxton died on March 24, 2018 at Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania, at age 79.3 He Thomas Eugene Paxton, 79, of Cross Lanes, WV, passed away March 24, 2018, in the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center – Passavant following a brief illness. Tom will be placed at rest in the Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery, Dunbar, WV. on April 8, 2018.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 18, District 20-13A, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia6

Family

Sharon Kay Burgess
Marriage*Thomas Eugene "Tom" Paxton married Sharon Kay Burgess on November 10, 1961 at Belle, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2 

Citations

  1. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Flossie Lee Paxton obituary in the Jun 1, 1994 edition.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Paxton-Burgess marriage record.
  3. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Thomas Eugene Paxton obituary in the Apr 8, 2018 edition.
  4. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the William E. Paxton obituary in the Aug 4, 2002 edition.
  5. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the William Denver Paxton obituary in the Aug 23, 1997 edition.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S8160] Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery, Kanawha Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  8. [S1331] Don Norman, "Descendants of Abner Jehu Paxton."

Melvin Malcolm Paxton1,2,3,4

M, b. January 18, 1957, d. March 8, 1968
FatherWilliam Ernest "Bill" Paxton1,4 b. December 30, 1907, d. August 3, 2002
MotherFlossie Lee Byers/Baier1,4 b. October 29, 1917, d. June 30, 1994
     Melvin Malcolm Paxton was buried at Witcher Cemetery, Witcher Creek Road, off Rt. 60, Belle, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2,3,4 He was born on January 18, 1957 at West Virginia.2,3,4 He died on March 8, 1968 at Belle, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 11.2,3,4

Citations

  1. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the William E. Paxton obituary in the Aug 4, 2002 edition.
  2. [S1340] Elaine Gates, Kanawha Valley Cemeteries.
  3. [S5371] Witcher Cemetery, Kanawha Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Melvin Malcolm Paxton death certificate.