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     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

     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

     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

     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

     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

     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

     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

     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

     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

     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

     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

     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

     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

     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

     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

     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

     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