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     Sandra Lee Paxton was buried at Elk Hills Memorial Park, Big Chimney, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.⁸ She Sandra Lee Tucker, April 27, 1938 - May 17, 2021. Sandra Lee Tucker, 83, of Elkview, passed away Monday, May 17, 2021 with her family by her side. She was born, in Witcher, WV to the late Ira & Viva Gillenwater Paxton. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 34 years, Henry Delbert Tucker; step-son Hank Tucker; step-daughter, Connie Walker; and brother, Grover (Sylvia) Paxton. Sandra was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She attended Spring Fork Baptist Church. She retired from the State of WV with 20 plus years of service. Sandra loved to take care of & help people. She enjoyed crocheting in her pastime and had a special talent for spoiling her grandchildren & great-grandchildren. She is survived by her daughter, Rebecca (Mike) Pritt; sons, Tim Stricker, Larry (Renay) Stricker, and Mark Stricker; step-daughters, Vonetta (Steve) Horan, Jackie Stover, Rita (Tony) Gaylor, and Crystal (Dan) Stepp; eleven grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; and two great great grandchildren. Family would like to send a special "Thank You" to Jessica Pritt & Hospice staff for their tender love and care for Sandra, and also to Rebecca, for all the time and care you gave to "our" mother during this difficult year. Burial will follow at Elk Hills Memorial Park.⁸ She was born on April 27, 1938 at Witcher, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,8 As of May 26, 1956,her married name was Stricker.² She married Raymond Maxwell Stricker on May 26, 1956 at Belle, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.² As of July 20, 1979,her married name was Tucker.¹ Sandra Lee Paxton married Henry Delbert Tucker Sr. on July 20, 1979 at Rich Creek, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,8 Sandra Lee Paxton died on May 17, 2021 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 83.⁸

     Raymond Maxwell Stricker was buried at Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹ He Raymond Maxwell Stricker "Matthew", 86, of Charleston, passed on to be with the Lord, Friday, October 29, 2021 with his family by his side. He was born, in Charleston, West Virginia to the late Benedict & Ella Murphy Stricker and was also preceded in death by his stepmother, Dorothy Dale Stricker, daughter-in-law, Misty Humphreys Stricker, and his beloved Boxer, Max. Surviving, his wife of 46 years, Helena Olson Stricker; step-daughter, Cynthia (Judy) McFarland; sons, Timothy Stricker, Larry (Renay) Stricker, Mark Stricker; daughter, Rebecca (Mike) Pritt; eleven grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren, and two great-great- grandchildren. Raymond was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He graduated from Elkview High School in 1954 and served in the 130th Air National Guard for eight years with the military police. He retired from the United States Postal Service with thirty-five years of service and was a member of the Mount Calvary Baptist Church, where he served as a treasurer. He enjoyed all sports and observing the wildlife. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at the Oakridge Center (Complete Care) and Kanawha Hospice for the compassionate care provided for Raymond. He was fond of everyone he met and considered everyone his family including his church family. Burial will be in Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston.¹ He was born in February, 1935 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹ He married Sandra Lee Paxton, daughter of Ira Lee Paxton and Viva Gillenwater, on May 26, 1956 at Belle, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.² Raymond Maxwell Stricker died on October 29, 2021 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 86.¹

     Grover Howell Paxton was buried at Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^3,7 His Social Security Number was 235-64-1769.⁸ He was born on July 9, 1941 at Witcher, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^8,3 He married Sylvia Ann Sodder on April 19, 1963 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^3,7,9,4 Grover Howell Paxton died on March 17, 2014 at West Virginia at age 72.^8,3 He Grover Howell Paxton, 72, passed away March 17, 2014, at his home, after a long struggle with cancer. Born July 9, 1941, in Witcher, he was the son of the late Ira and Viva Paxton. Grover was a graduate of Elkview High School and West Virginia Institute of Technology. He was the owner of Paxton Construction Company and completed many projects around the Kanawha Valley and surrounding areas. More importantly to him, he was a loving and devoted son, brother, husband, father and grandfather, and spent his days doing everything he could to make those around him happy. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Sylvia Sodder Paxton; one sister, Sandra Tucker of Charleston; one son, Grover Eric Paxton and his wife, Elisabeth, of Richmond, Va; one daughter, Jennie Paxton Henthorn and her husband, Marshall, of St. Albans; three grandchildren, William Paxton, Sylvia Paxton and Andy Henthorn; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Burial will be in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans. on March 19, 2014.³

     Henry Delbert Tucker Sr. was buried at Elk Hills Memorial Park, Big Chimney, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^5,3 His Social Security Number was 236-22-8633.⁶ He was born on September 15, 1922 at Hugheston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,6,2,3 He married Sandra Lee Paxton, daughter of Ira Lee Paxton and Viva Gillenwater, on July 20, 1979 at Rich Creek, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,4 Henry Delbert Tucker Sr. died on April 18, 2010 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 87.^6,3 He Henry Delbert "Dee" Tucker Sr., 87, of Campbells Creek passed away on Sunday, April 18, 2010, at CAMC General Hospital. He was born September 15, 1922, in Hugheston and was a son of the late Harry and Mamie Della Proctor Tucker. Henry was retired from the Pipefitters Union Local 625 and was a U.S. Army World War II veteran. He was a member of Central Baptist Church, Charleston, and Masonic Lodge 27 AF&AM, Malden. He was preceded in death by wife, Freda; daughter, Connie Walker; stepdaughter, Brenda Halstead; siblings, Carmel Tucker, Theo Audel Tucker Sr., Maywood Tucker, Clifford Tucker, Beryl Tucker, Roscoe Tucker, and two infant brothers. Henry is survived by his loving wife, Sandra Tucker; daughters, Vonetta Horan, Jacque Stover, Rita Gaylor and Crystal Stepp; son, Henry D. "Hank" Tucker Jr; stepsons, Tim Stricker, Larry Stricker and Mark Stricker; stepdaughter, Rebecca Pritt; sisters, Sarah King and Isabelle Allman; 16 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; 16 stepgrandchildren; and 14 stepgreat-grandchildren. The world lost a unique individual when our dad passed away. He was a father, a daddy (to some in heart, if not by birth), a papaw, a teacher, helper, a jokester and a friend to many. The world will never be the same without him. God has us in his hands as we say goodbye to someone who had "all" the answers. The burial will follow the service with military graveside rites and Masonic rites in Elk Hills Memorial Park, Big Chimney. on April 20, 2010.³

     Missouri Hazel Patton was buried at Fairview Memory Gardens, Dry Ridge Road and Abbott Road, Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia.² Her Social Security Number was 301-32-1893.⁴ She was born on August 23, 1915 at Kester, Roane Co., West Virginia.^2,4,3 As of August 23, 1935,her married name was Paxton.⁵ She married Melvin Malcolm Paxton, son of John Henry Paxton and Mary Jane Johnson, on August 23, 1935.⁵ Missouri Hazel Patton and Melvin Malcolm Paxton were divorced before 1965.⁶ Missouri Hazel Patton died on October 11, 1988 at West Virginia at age 73.^2,4

     His Social Security Number was 236-54-4836.⁹ Thomas Ray Paxton was buried at Nunley Cemetery, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.⁴ He was born on February 5, 1937 at Witcher Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia; His gravestone has a birth date of Feb 26, 1937.^2,9,4,5 He married Wanda June Hudson on November 7, 1956 at Belle, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.³ Thomas Ray Paxton died on April 26, 2006 at North Carolina at age 69.^2,9,4 He Thomas Ray Paxton, 69, of Morganton, N.C., passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2006. He was born Feb. 5, 1937, at Witcher, Kanawha County, and was the son of the late Melvin Paxton and Hazel Patton Paxton. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Standard on Paint Creek Road, Standard. Surviving are three sons, Robert Ray Paxton and his wife Cheryl of West Virginia, Thomas Ray Paxton Jr. of Indiana, and Malcolm Ray Paxton of Morganton, N.C; two daughters, Angela Knapp of West Virginia and Tammy Rae and husband Mark Cawthorn of Indiana. Also surviving are 10 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and numerous relatives and friends. on April 30, 2006.²

     John Howard Carte was buried at Carte Family Cemetery, Big Fork Road, Frame, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹ He married Shelya Kay Smith.⁷ John Howard Carte was born on March 4, 1950 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.³ He married Patsy Ann Blackwell on November 2, 1990 at Giles Co., Virginia.^1,8,3 John Howard Carte died on May 1, 2005 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 55.¹ He John H. Carte, 55, of Frame passed away Sunday, May 1, 2005, in CAMC General Hospital after a sudden illness. John was a 1968 graduate of Herbert Hoover High School, owned and operated his own drywall company and was an avid bowler in the Kanawha Valley for several years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Patsy; daughter, Maria; and father, Howard Carte. Surviving are son and his wife, Joseph and Jennifer Carte of Beaufort, S.C; daughter and her husband, April and Jimmie Yoak of Elkview; stepdaughter, Tammy Perrine of Frame; stepson, Michael Conley of Big Chimney; Mother and stepfather, Hester and Denver Rucker of Frame; brother and his wife, Ernie and Donna Carte of Cross Lanes; sisters and their husbands, Mary and Joe Smith of Frame and Inez and Ray Milam of Falling Rock; stepbrothers and their wives, Denver Jr. and Luann Rucker of Clendenin and Benny and June Rucker of Conroe, Texas; stepsister and her husband, Shirley and Ray Smith of Conroe, Texas; seven grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Burial will be in the Carte family cemetery, Big Fork Road, Frame. on May 5, 2005.¹

     Mary Elizabeth Carte was buried at Carte Family Cemetery, Big Fork Road, Frame, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.⁶ She was born on March 29, 1949 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,6 As of circa 1971,her married name was Smith.² She married Joseph "Joe" Smith circa 1971.^2,3 Mary Elizabeth Carte died on July 5, 2017 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 68.⁶

     Patsy Ann Blackwell was buried at Carte Family Cemetery, Big Fork Road, Frame, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹ Her Social Security Number was 233-98-4875.⁴ She was born on February 11, 1957 at Braxton Co., West Virginia.^4,2,3 As of November 2, 1990,her married name was Carte.³ She married John Howard Carte, son of Howard William Carte and Hester Jane Paxton, on November 2, 1990 at Giles Co., Virginia.^5,1,3 Patsy Ann Blackwell died on October 23, 2001 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 44.^4,1 She Patsy Ann Carte, 44, of Elkview, went home to be with the Lord, Oct. 23, 2001, after a short illness due to cancer. She was a homemaker and a Baptist. She is survived by her husband, John H. Carte; son Michael L. Conley of Elkview; daughter, Tammy Lynn Perrine of Frame; step son, S. Sgt. Joseph Carte of Barstow, Calif; step-daughter, April Yoak of Elkview; mother, Ruth Marie Blackwell of Falling Rock; brothers, John J. Blackwell of Falling Rock, and Roy L. Blackwell of Clendenin; sisters, Linda Sue Blackwell, Irene Sloan, Lurrean Blackwell, Bettie Lou Gandee, all of Falling Rock, and Alice Looney of Clendenin; grandchildren, Cierra Perrine, Brandon Perrine, Savannah Estep, and Jarrette Yoak. Burial will be in the Carte Family Cemetery, Frame. on October 25, 2001.¹

     Maria Carte was born on August 26, 1973 at West Virginia.² She died on October 28, 1982 at West Virginia at age 9.²

     Ray Elza Milam was buried at Carte Family Cemetery, Big Fork Road, Frame, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.⁴ He was born on October 10, 1943 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.³ He married Dorthy Inez Carte, daughter of Howard William Carte and Hester Jane Paxton, on September 23, 1966 at Elkview, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3,4 Ray Elza Milam died on August 14, 2015 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 71.⁴ He Ray Elza Milam, 71, of Elkview, passed away Fri. Aug. 14, 2015, at CAMC Memorial Hospital, Charleston. He retired from Kanawha Manufacturing after 40 years of service and served his country proudly in the US Army. Ray enjoyed fishing, hunting and playing fast pitch softball. His parents, Henry Milam and Ida Harding Milam preceded him in death along with his daughter, Deborah Kay Milam; an four brothers and three sisters. Ray is survived by loving wife of 48 years, Inez Carte Milam; sons, Randall (Samantha) Milam; daughters, Tina (PW) Strickland, Billie Rae Huffman; brothers, Robert, Gary, Jeff and Dale Milam; sisters, Marie Carte, Martha Quigley, Mary Slater, Brenda Webb, Nancy McDaniel and Terri Godbey; and his grandchildren that he loved to spend time with Evan Strickland, Emily Huffman, Lilli Woodson, Connor Strickland, Macie Milam. The family would like to thank Dr. Michael Yacoub and the staff in ICU at CAMC Memorial for all they did for the family. Burial will be in the Carte Cemetery, Frame. on August 16, 2015.⁴

     Ira Morris Hemmings was buried at Witcher Cemetery, Witcher Creek Road, off Rt. 60, Belle, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^3,2,4,5 He was born on March 16, 1878 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^3,1,2,5 He married Hester Ann "Hettie" Paxton, daughter of Cephas Shelburn Paxton and Sarah Jane "Sally" Slack, on April 5, 1902 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^6,7 Ira Morris Hemmings died on May 27, 1950 at Belle, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 72.^3,2,4,5 He Morris I. Hemmings, 72, died yesterday morning at his home, 418 Midland Ave., Belle, after a long illness. He had been a member of Judson Baptist Church for many years. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Hettie Hemmings; three sons, John and Garnet of Belle and Lawrence of Charleston; four daughters, Mrs. Walter Ashley, Mrs. Paul Combow and Mrs. Meg Gregg, all of Belle, and Mrs. Thelma Sheets of Charleston; 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Service will be at Judson Baptist Church at Belle at 2 p.m. tomorrow. Rev. George Pauley, Rev. R. R. Mathews and Rev. Harvey Hendershoott will officiate. Burial will be in Witcher Creek Cemetery under direction of Fidler and Frame Mortuary of Belle. The body will be taken to the home today and will be taken to the church an hour before service time. on May 28, 1950.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 232-96-5625.⁷ Mildred Jane Hemmings was buried at Montgomery Memorial Park, Route 60, London, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.⁸ She was born on November 16, 1902 at Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,9,7 As of April 2, 1925,her married name was Ashley.¹ She married Walter Jennings Ashley on April 2, 1925 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,9,10 Mildred Jane Hemmings died on May 2, 1977 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 74.^1,9,2 She BELLE - Mrs. Mildred Jane Ashley, 74, of 404 Midland Ave., Belle, died Monday in Morris Memorial Convalescent Home after a long illness. She was a lifelong resident of Kanawha County, a charter member of Judson Baptist Church, past president of the Phylitha Class and a member of the Belle Senior Citizens Club. Surviving, son, Walter M. of Santa Anna, Calif., daughters, Mrs. Jean Lambert of Scottsdale, Ariz., Mrs. Eva Clendenin of Charleston; brothers, Rev. Ira Hemmings of Clendenin, Garnet Hemmings of Belle, sisters, Mrs. Lillian Cumbow and Mrs. Mary Gregg of Belle, Mrs. Thelma Mittlestead of Fort Pierce, Fla. on May 3, 1977.²