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     Clarice Belle "Clara" Paxton was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Fairmont, Marion Co., West Virginia.⁶ Her Social Security Number was 234-10-5987.⁷ She was born on May 3, 1918 at Widen, Clay Co., West Virginia.^3,7,4 As of May 28, 1939,her married name was Annan.³ She married James Plummer Annan on May 28, 1939 at Harrison Co., West Virginia.³ Clarice Belle "Clara" Paxton died on August 31, 2001 at West Virginia at age 83.⁷

     Ruth Evelyn Paxton was buried at Copely Parish Church of the Resurrection, Joppatowne, Harford Co., Maryland.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 235-14-6931.⁶ Her married name was Tetrick.⁵ She married John Bernard Tetrick.⁵ Ruth Evelyn Paxton was born on February 7, 1921 at Elkhurst, Clay Co., West Virginia.^6,5,2 She died on September 2, 1993 at Maryland at age 72.^6,5

     Donald Keith Paxton Sr. was buried at West Virginia National Cemetery, 42 Veterans Memorial Lane, Pruntytown, Taylor Co., West Virginia.^8,9 His Social Security Number was 236-44-8399.² He was born on April 20, 1923 at Clay Co., West Virginia.^2,8,3,7,9,10 He married Betty May Shuttlesworth on November 17, 1945 at Fairmont, Marion Co., West Virginia.^11,3 Donald Keith Paxton Sr. died on April 2, 1997 at age 73.^2,11,8,9,10

     Doris Louise Paxton was buried at Rose Hill Cemetery, 580 West Main Street, Clarksburg, Harrison Co., West Virginia.⁴ She was born on November 21, 1925 at Carolina, Marion Co., West Virginia.^4,3 As of July 21, 1947,her married name was Kelley.² She married Kermit Jack Rhoades Kelley on July 21, 1947 at Fairmont, Marion Co., West Virginia.^2,4 Doris Louise Paxton died on October 2, 2019 at Barbour Co., West Virginia, at age 93.⁴ She PHILIPPI — Doris Louise (Paxton) Kelley of Nestorville, WV passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2019. Born on November 29, 1925 in Carolina, WV, she was the daughter of Lawrence and Lula (Rogers) Paxton. She was a 1943 graduate of Monongah High School, worked at the company store in Carolina, and attended the cadet nurses school at St. Mary’s Hospital in Clarksburg. She married Jack Kelley on July 21, 1947. In 1956, they moved to a two-hundred acre farm on a hill near Nestorville, where they raised cattle, chickens, pigs, and large vegetable gardens. Doris called this experience “a great adventure.” She was a Nestorville Merrymakers 4-H Club leader and a vacation Bible school teacher, and later a special education teacher’s aide employed by the Barbour County Board of Education. She enjoyed reading, crocheting, walking in the woods on the farm, and playing games with her grandchildren. She was always ready to play Scrabble, and she attended the Nestorville United Methodist Church. Those who knew Doris were amazed by her strength and resolve as she cared for her husband through his battle with cancer and as she persevered throughout her widowhood. After 50 years of marriage, she was determined to move on by herself, making decisions to enjoy life, continue living on the family farm, garden, travel, give to charities, and share good times with her family. She was a kind and gentle soul, selfless and good-humored and adventurous, with an unrelenting will to help others, and these qualities sustained her through her illness. Doris is survived by three children: Jack (Andrea) Kelley, Jr., Janie (Jim) Woolfitt, and Larry (Sam) Kelley; six grandchildren: Daman Kelley, John Kelley, Will (Sara) Woolfitt, Emmy (Andrew) McDaniel, Harmony (Jacob Scheick) Grogan, and Daniel (Jenny) Kelley; and three great-grandsons: Ethan Woolfitt, Isaac Woolfitt, and Corbin Kelley; sister-in-law Ruth Ellen McCall; and numerous nieces and nephews. Doris was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Dennis and Donald Paxton, and three sisters, Clarice Annan, Ruth Tetrick, and Helen O’Keefe. Interment will follow in the Rose Hill Cemetery. on October 4, 2019.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 232-44-9944.⁶ Her married name was O’Keefe.⁵ Helen Lenore Paxton married Unknown O’Keefe.⁵ Helen Lenore Paxton was born on October 29, 1927 at Fairmont, Marion Co., West Virginia.^2,6,3 As of May 23, 1947,her married name was Norman.² She married Linn Rennie Norman on May 23, 1947 at Fairmont, Marion Co., West Virginia.^2,3 Helen Lenore Paxton died on May 11, 2012 at Palm Bay, Brevard Co., Florida, at age 84.^6,3 She Helen Paxton O'Keefe, 84, completed her journey back to heaven on Friday (May 11, 2012) surrounded by her devoted family in Palm Bay, Fla. Helen was born in Fairmont on Oct. 29, 1927, the youngest of six children of Lawrence Paxton of Carolina and Lulu Rogers Paxton of Valley Fork. Helen graduated from Monongah High where she was an enthusiastic student with many friends, and always a beautiful smile. Helen was a petite, dark-haired beauty with rich brown, twinkling eyes, who in her young days just might break out singing in a beautiful cheerful voice. After her marriage, Helen moved to Baltimore with her husband Linn Norman of Gilmer County, who had recently completed his tour of duty in the Air Force. Helen and Linn had two children, Louanna Lynne Newton of Palm Bay, Fla., and Lawrence Jay Norman of North Port, Fla. Helen adapted well to the big-city atmosphere in Baltimore. She practiced her typing until she was fast as lightning and taught herself traditional Gregg's shorthand, no easy task. She worked as a special assistant at Martin Marietta for a number of years, and for 20 years until her retirement, she worked as beneficiary specialist at Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. After her retirement Helen worked as a volunteer at a nearby senior center, and for a number of years as a dedicated and tireless volunteer at her church's soup kitchen for the homeless. Toward the last 10 years of her life, Helen suffered many illnesses stemming mostly from a genetic heart defect, but she never let these problems stop her. She had a strong yet caring, unique personality. She pushed on like a Viking, and worked hard to stay on with her beloved family. She was riding a stationary bike just weeks before her passing! Helen's surviving sister and her lifelong best friend is Doris Louise Kelly, who lives in Philippi with her family. In addition to her two children, Helen's family includes her devoted daughter-in-law, Patricia; Helen's grandchildren, Lisa and Rich Marvel, Timothy and Terri McMichael, Patrick and Gina McMichael, and Aaron and Michelle Norman; great-grandchildren, Mark, Katie, Allison, Renee and Kyrra McMichael, Owen and Erin Marvel, Christopher, Susan and Tony Norman, and John, Kirk and Craig Dorsch; and one great-great-grandson, Cammeron McMichael. And of course, Helen's loyal and beloved companion of many years, Tony the cat. The family would like to thank Holmes Regional Hospital at Melbourne, Fla., and especially Dr. Elmaghraby, and Chiles Hospice at Palm Bay, Fla., for the kind and loving care they showed to Helen during her illnesses. Heaven just became a much more interesting place! On May 20, 2012.³

     His Social Security Number was 23-53-61047.³ Kermit Jack Rhoades Kelley was born on January 20, 1925 at Nutter Fort, Harrison Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3,4 He married Doris Louise Paxton, daughter of Lawrence Shelbourne Paxton and Lula Jane Rogers, on July 21, 1947 at Fairmont, Marion Co., West Virginia.^1,5 Kermit Jack Rhoades Kelley died on October 31, 1997 at West Virginia at age 72.³

     John Bernard Tetrick was buried at Copely Parish Church of the Resurrection, Joppatowne, Harford Co., Maryland.² His Social Security Number was 232-24-2696.¹ He married Ruth Evelyn Paxton, daughter of Lawrence Shelbourne Paxton and Lula Jane Rogers.² John Bernard Tetrick was born on March 7, 1921 at Worthington, Marion Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3,5,4 He died on January 10, 1989 at Maryland at age 67.^1,2,5

     James Plummer Annan was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Fairmont, Marion Co., West Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 234-09-9310.⁴ He was born on May 7, 1914 at Newburg, Preston Co., West Virginia.^4,3 He married Clarice Belle "Clara" Paxton, daughter of Lawrence Shelbourne Paxton and Lula Jane Rogers, on May 28, 1939 at Harrison Co., West Virginia.¹ James Plummer Annan died in September, 1975 at West Virginia at age 61.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 235-38-6162.⁴ Betty May Shuttlesworth was buried at West Virginia National Cemetery, 42 Veterans Memorial Lane, Pruntytown, Taylor Co., West Virginia.^1,5,6 She was born on April 26, 1926 at Carolina, Marion Co., West Virginia.^1,5,4,2,3,6 As of November 17, 1945,her married name was Paxton.² She married Donald Keith Paxton Sr., son of Lawrence Shelbourne Paxton and Lula Jane Rogers, on November 17, 1945 at Fairmont, Marion Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Betty May Shuttlesworth died on April 7, 2001 at Baltimore, Maryland, at age 74.^1,5,4,6 She Betty May Shuttlesworth Paxton, 74, of Baltimore, Md., and formerly of Fairmont, died Saturday, April 7, 2001, at the University of Maryland Hospital, Baltimore. She was born in Carolina on April 26, 1926, daughter of the late Thomas and Goldie May Murphy Shuttlesworth. She was a homemaker and a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She is survived by six sons and spouses, Donald K. Jr. and Carol Paxton, of Fairmont, Larry and Cathy Paxton, of Kent Island, Md., Terry and Juanita Paxton, of Pensacola, Fla., Eddie and Debbie Paxton, Johnnie Paxton and Robert Paxton, all of Baltimore; two daughters and spouse, Joannie and Willard Mariner and Faith Ann Depinto, all of Baltimore; a brother and spouse, Howard and Opal Shuttlesworth, of Four States; four sisters and spouses, Shirley and Bob Lucas, of Little Bingamon, Mary Jane and Tom Brown, of Shinnston, Margaret and William Willis, of Baltimore, and Helen and Samuel Bearden, of Carolina; 18 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Donald K. Paxton Sr., on April 2, 1997; three brothers, Harold Shuttlesworth, Clarence Shuttlesworth, and a brother in infancy; and four sisters, Dorothy Ramsey, Hattie Anderson, Beulah Trader and a sister in infancy. Burial will be in West Virginia National Cemetery, Pruntytown. on April 8, 2001.¹

     Johnnie Ray Paxton Johnnie Ray Paxton, 62, of Fairmont, passed away at his home on Monday, August 10, 2020. He was born on July 06, 1958, in Baltimore, Maryland, a son of the late Donald K. Paxton Sr. and Betty Mae (Shuttlesworth) Paxton. Johnnie will be remembered as a kind, loving person, who cared for everyone. He was fun to be around and share stories with. He is survived by brothers, Donald Paxton and wife, Carol Ann, Larry Patxon and his wife, Cathy, Terry Paxton and his wife, Juanita and Eddie Paxton and sisters, Joannie Mariner and Faith Ann Depinto. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brother, Robert Paxton.² He was born on July 6, 1958 at Baltimore, Maryland.² He died on August 10, 2020 at Fairmont, Marion Co., West Virginia, at age 62.²

     Martha Frances Walker was buried at Shinnston Masonic Cemetery, 1359 South Pike Street, Shinnston, Harrison Co., West Virginia.² She was born on October 17, 1905 at Clay Co., West Virginia.^3,1 As of March 30, 1923,her married name was Paxton.¹ She married Raymond Howard "Ray" Paxton, son of Charles Abner Paxton and Bertha Corbin "Birdie" Procious, on March 30, 1923 at Elkhurst, Clay Co., West Virginia.^4,5,6,1 Martha Frances Walker died in 1977.²

     Helen Christine Paxton was born circa December, 1924 at Marion Co., West Virginia.¹ She died on February 8, 1925 at Ida May, Marion Co., West Virginia.¹

     Lessie Cain was buried at Shinnston Masonic Cemetery, 1359 South Pike Street, Shinnston, Harrison Co., West Virginia.⁴ She was born on March 13, 1900 at Clay Co., West Virginia.⁵ As of April 13, 1919,her married name was Paxton.^1,3 She married Riley Leonard Paxton, son of Charles Abner Paxton and Bertha Corbin "Birdie" Procious, on April 13, 1919 at Widen, Clay Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3 Lessie Cain died on March 10, 1971 at Livonia, Wayne Co., Michigan, at age 70.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 372-24-0143.¹ Mabel Virginia Paxton was buried at National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 North Cave Creek Road, Phoenix, Maricopa Co., Arizona.² Her married name was Wereb.³ She married Elmer Carl Wereb Sr.³ Mabel Virginia Paxton was born on March 22, 1920 at Ida May, Marion Co., West Virginia.^1,2 As of September 3, 1961,her married name was Young.⁴ She married Frederick Wayne Young on September 3, 1961 at Clark Co., Nevada.⁴ Mabel Virginia Paxton died on October 6, 2004 at age 84.^1,2

     Her married name was Phillips.⁵ Dolly Mae Paxton and Jack Everett Yost were divorced.⁶ Dolly Mae Paxton was born on May 27, 1921 at Ida May, Marion Co., West Virginia.^2,7,3,5 She married Steve Phillips in 1937.⁵ As of September 26, 1942,her married name was Yost. Dolly Mae Paxton married Jack Everett Yost on September 26, 1942 at Marion Co., West Virginia. Dolly Mae Paxton died on April 30, 1991 at Largo, Pinellas Co., Florida, at age 69.^2,7,5 She PHILLIPS, Dolly M., 69, of Largo, died Tuesday (April 30, 1991) at Sun Coast Hospital, Largo. She was born in Idamay, W.Va., and came here in 1981 from Michigan. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband, Steve; three sons, Sam Phillips, Tampa, Mike Phillips, Ormond Beach, and Richard Yost, Baltimore; a daughter, Wanda Epperson, Largo; a brother, Eugene Paxton, Livonia, Mich; a sister, Mabel Young, Sun City, Ariz; 10 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. on May 4, 1991.⁵

     Ralph Eugene Paxton was born on June 15, 1928 at Carolina, Marion Co., West Virginia.^2,3 He married Patricia Ann Cutlip on June 27, 1948 at Farmington, Marion Co., West Virginia.³

     Steve Phillips was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, 320 White Street, Daytona Beach, Volusia Co., Florida.² He Steve Phillips, Daytona Beach, Florida, August 7, 1918 - May 10, 2018.³ He was born on August 7, 1918.³ He married Dolly Mae Paxton, daughter of Riley Leonard Paxton and Lessie Cain, in 1937.¹ Steve Phillips died on May 10, 2018 at Daytona Beach, Volusia Co., Florida, at age 99.³