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     Roy Cecil Boggs was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,6 He was born on April 13, 1898 at Looneyville, Roane Co., West Virginia.^2,5 He married Rhoda Leona Paxton, daughter of Charles Abner Paxton and Bertha Corbin "Birdie" Procious, on June 5, 1920 at Clay Co., West Virginia.^3,4,7 Roy Cecil Boggs died on July 8, 1950 at South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 52.^1,4 He Flying Rim Kills Man Waiting Bus - Roy Cecil Boggs, 52, of 953 Walnut St., was killed at 4:50 p.m. yesterday when an iron tire rim from a passing truck struck him while he was waiting for a bus in South Charleston. He was the father of Neil Boggs, staff writer for The Gazette. Patrolman J. W. Fenimore and H. W. Summerfield of the South Charleston city police quoted witnesses that Mr. Boggs was standing at the east end of the overpass on U. S. Rt. 60 waiting for a bus when the left front tire blew out on a light truck going west on the highway. The tire rim from the truck flew across the road, struck the safety island, and hit Mr. Bogg's on the neck, the officers said. He was dead when brought to a South Charleston hospital. No arrest was made in connection with the accident, the officers added. The body is at Snodgrass Mortuary in South Charleston. Mr. Boggs had been principal of Piney Point Elementary School at Kanawha Two Mile for the past two years. For about 20 years he had taught in schools in Clay and Kanawha Counties. He attended Morris Harvey, Glenville State and West Virginia Tech colleges. During World War II he was the chief clerk at the Clay County Selective Service Board at Clay. Since the end of the spring school term, he had been working as a carpenter for a cousin, Anderson Boggs, a contractor at Bownemont. He was a member of the Emmanual Baptist Church in Charleston, the West Virginia Education Assoc. and the Masonic Lodge at Clay. Mr. Boggs was born in Looneyville, Roane County, the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Boggs, who now reside at Porter, Clay County. Also surviving are his wife, Rhoda Paxton Boggs, a daughter, Joyce, at home; two other sons, Clifford, with the U.S. Navy at Portsmouth, Va., and Warren of 908 1/2 Mell St; eight brothers, Clyde of Baltimore, Md., Alvah of Maysel, Glen of Jacksonville, Fla., Dennis of Silver Spring, Md., Ray of Falls Church, Va., Ira, Waitman and Cornelius, all of Porter, and Guy of Tyler Mountain; and a sister, Mrs. Ona Meadows of Akron, O. on July 9, 1950.⁴

     Warren Gibbs Boggs was buried at Lexington Cemetery, 833 West Main Street, Lexington, Fayette Co., Kentucky.³ His Social Security Number was 236-22-6817.¹⁰ He was born on December 3, 1922 at Glen, Clay Co., West Virginia.^10,5,7,11 He married Rachel Elander Shearer on August 12, 1947 at Wallback, Clay Co., West Virginia.^2,3,8 Warren Gibbs Boggs died on May 1, 1996 at Lexington, Fayette Co., Kentucky, at age 73.^10,3,6,11 He Warren G. Boggs, 73, of Lexington, died May 1, 1996, at St. Joseph Hospital. He was a native of Clay County, W.Va. He was a retired accountant for Island Creek Coal Co., an Army veteran and a Methodist. Surviving: wife, Rachel Shearer Boggs; sons, Stuart of Lexington, Michael of Pageland, S.C; daughter, Kay Michelle Boggs of Lexington; sister, Joyce Chambers of Belen, N.M; brothers, Clifford of Bowie, Md., Neil of Belen; three grandchildren. Burial will be in Lexington Cemetery. on May 3, 1996.³

     His Social Security Number was 116-22-3869.⁹ Clifford Walter Boggs was buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.^2,6 He was born on September 1, 1921 at Bomont, Clay Co., West Virginia.^9,2,4,5,10 He married Linda E. Traxel in June, 1945 at Manhattan, New York Co., New York.^2,11 Clifford Walter Boggs died on January 5, 2007 at Albuquerque, Bernalillo Co., New Mexico, at age 85.^9,2,10 He Captain Clifford W. Boggs, USN, MSC, 85, a resident of Albuquerque since 2000, died Friday, January 5, 2007 at twelve noon. Born in Bomont, WV, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy where he served over 36 years retiring as a Captain in the Medical Service Corps, in 1975. His passion was helping others. He is survived by his son, Brian and friends who loved and cherished his wonderful disposition. He was preceded by his wife, Linda, and his son, Christopher. His service included duty aboard ships, hospitals, and postings in New York City (where he met his wife, Linda, of 56 years), England, Cuba, Panama, Annapolis South Vietnam and Hawaii. His commendations include the Legion of Merit w/ Combat "V", Navy Unit Commendation, Combat Action Ribbon, Navy Good Conduct Medal (three stars), Navy Expeditionary Medal, American Defense Service Medal w/ Fleet Clasp, American Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle East Campaign Medal, World War II Victory Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal w/ cluster, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry w/ Palm. He loved cooking and food, from gourmet to simple. He loved music; blues, classical, opera and supported the arts. He practiced and learned about health through his entire life. He loved the beauty of nature; the forests, mountains and waters of the world. He was intensely spiritual in the truest and humblest way and respected that quality in others. He served his family and country in an honorable and loving way. He will be missed and remembered by those he touched. Interment will take place at Arlington National Cemetery. on January 20, 2007.²

     Neil P. Boggs Neil Boggs former NBC Newsman, one-time moderator of television's "Meet The Press" with Edward Newman in the 1960's. Neil worked as a Press Officer during the Korean War. In 1960 he covered the Presidential Campaign, and interviewed then presidential candidate John F. Kennedy. Neil was political reporter in Washington D.C. for 19 years. He covered pivotal American history, from the civil rights struggle, to the nuclear testing in Nevada. He retired in 1985 to New Mexico, and taught journalism at UNM. He was living in Belen, NM when he passed away.⁵ He Neil P. Boggs, of Belen, NM, passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2015 at the age of 86. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cecil and Rhoda Boggs; his brothers, Warren and Clifford; and his sister, Joyce Chalmers. He is survived by his nieces, Karen Mings, Valerie Heikes Cary, and Kay Boggs-Mishler; and his nephews Brian Boggs, Robert Chalmers, and Stuart Boggs and their families. Per Neil's wishes, no funeral will be held, but a private scattering will be held on a private date by the Kent family.⁴ He was born on June 21, 1929 at Clay Co., West Virginia.¹ He died on August 4, 2015 at Valencia Co., New Mexico, at age 86.⁴

     Rachel Elander Shearer was buried at Lexington Cemetery, 833 West Main Street, Lexington, Fayette Co., Kentucky.¹ Her Social Security Number was 233-38-0500.⁵ She was born on July 14, 1924 at Dorfee, Clay Co., West Virginia.^1,5,3,6 As of August 12, 1947,her married name was Boggs.⁴ She married Warren Gibbs Boggs, son of Roy Cecil Boggs and Rhoda Leona Paxton, on August 12, 1947 at Wallback, Clay Co., West Virginia.^1,2,4 Rachel Elander Shearer died on August 12, 2005 at Fayette Co., Kentucky, at age 81.^1,5 She Rachel Shearer Boggs, 81, widow of Warren G. Boggs, died Friday, August 12, 2005, at Hospice Care Center. Born in Clay County, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late John and Ethel Shearer. Survivors are her children, Michael Jay (Donna) Boggs, South Carolina, Stuart N. (Janice) Boggs, Lexington, Ky., and Kay (Brian) Mishler; seven grandchildren, Michelle, Rachel, Nicole, Alyssa, Mason, Joel and Elandra; one grandchild, Saoirse; brother, John T. Shearer; and a sister, Betty Whipkey. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Ruth Field, Harriet Moore, Gladys Huddelston Graves, Robert, Donald, Russell, and James Shearer. Burial will be in Lexington Cemetery, Lexington, Ky. on August 14, 2005.¹

     Michael Jay Boggs Michael (Mike) Boggs, 64, of Mt. Croghan, South Carolina, formerly of Clay, entered into rest Sunday, December 21, 2008. He was born September 23, 1944, to the late Warren and Rachel (Shearer) Boggs. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Donna Boggs. Michael was a retired construction worker. He is survived by two daughters, Rachael Boggs of Pageland, SC and Michelle Frigan of Attleboro, MA; brother, Stewart Boggs of Lexington, KY; sister, Kay Mishler, Indiana, and two grandchildren. Burial will be in the Reed Cemetery, Clay.⁴ He was buried at Reed-Stephenson Cemetery, Clay, Clay Co., West Virginia.^4,5 His Social Security Number was 233-70-1344.⁷ He was born on September 23, 1944 at Akron, Summit Co., Ohio.^2,4,5,7 He married Carol Lynn Young on September 22, 1962 at Roane Co., West Virginia.³ Michael Jay Boggs and Carol Lynn Young were divorced before September, 1966.² Michael Jay Boggs married Kathryn Nellie Spence on September 16, 1966 at Hot Springs, Bath Co., Virginia.² Michael Jay Boggs married Donna Joyce Corbeil on February 18, 1972 at Augusta Co., Virginia.^2,8 Michael Jay Boggs died on December 21, 2008 at Chesterfield Co., South Carolina, at age 64.^4,5,7

     Her Social Security Number was 014-42-2014.⁴ Donna Joyce Corbeil was buried at Reed-Stephenson Cemetery, Clay, Clay Co., West Virginia.^5,2 She was born on October 6, 1950 at Taunton, Bristol Co., Massachusetts.^1,5,2,3 As of February 18, 1972,her married name was Boggs.¹ She married Michael Jay Boggs, son of Warren Gibbs Boggs and Rachel Elander Shearer, on February 18, 1972 at Augusta Co., Virginia.^1,2 Donna Joyce Corbeil died on June 14, 2007 at Boston, Massachusetts, at age 56.^5,2,4,3 She Donna Joyce (Corbeil) Boggs, 56, of Mount Croghan, S.C., died on Thursday evening, June 14, 2007 at the Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, as she was surrounded by her family. She was the wife of Michael J. Boggs, to whom she was married on Feb. 18, 1972. Born Oct. 6, 1950, in Taunton, she was a daughter of Elaine M. (Charbonneau) Corbeil of Mansfield and the late Donald J. Corbeil. Raised and educated in Attleboro, she was a graduate of Bishop Feehan High School. Education was always very important to her and she continued her education by receiving her teaching degree from the former Framingham State College and earned two master's degrees in education from the University of South Carolina. A resident of South Carolina for the past 17 years, she had previously lived in Clay, West Virginia from 1974 to 1990. She recently returned to Massachusetts to be with her entire family as she faced illness with courage and bravery. For the past 17 years, Mrs. Boggs worked for the Chesterfield County School District in South Carolina where she was currently employed as a school administrator and vice principal of Pageland Elementary School. In earlier years while living in Attleboro, she was a communicant of St. John the Evangelist Church. An ardent gardener, Mrs. Boggs was well known in her neighborhood for her "green thumb" and the beautiful flower boxes that included her favorites - petunias and impatiens, among others. Besides her husband of 35 years and her mother, she leaves two daughters, Susan "Michelle" Frigon and her husband, Jason W. Frigon, of North Attleboro and Rachael M. Boggs and her companion of many years, Gary "Bruce" Douglas, of Mount Croghan, S.C; a brother, Richard Corbeil of Attleboro; a sister, Susan O'Neil and her husband, Michael O'Neil, of Foxboro; a granddaughter, Saoirse Frigon of North Attleboro; and several nieces, nephews, extended family members, friends, colleagues and present and past admiring students. Funeral services were held in Clay, West Virginia. Burial followed in Reed Cemetery, Clay, W.Va. on June 29, 2007.²

     Lois Catherine Paxton was buried at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens, Zachs Run Road, Harrison Co., West Virginia.⁶ Her Social Security Number was 235-36-6917.⁷ She was born on May 15, 1926 at Elkhurst, Clay Co., West Virginia.^7,2,3 As of October 8, 1946,her married name was Dufour.² She married Wilbert Joseph Dufour on October 8, 1946 at Clarksburg, Harrison Co., West Virginia.² Lois Catherine Paxton died on April 30, 1994 at West Virginia at age 67.^7,6

     Mary Jean Paxton was buried at Grandview Memorial Gardens, Fairmont, Marion Co., West Virginia.⁶ She Mary J. Ryan, 85, of Fairmont passed away on Tuesday November 26, 2013 at the Arbors at Fairmont Campus. She was born September 11, 1928 in Carolina, WV, daughter of the late Raymond and Martha (Walker) Paxton. Mary was formerly employed by Brockway Glass and retired from Fairmont State College in 1995. She is survived by her husband of forty two years, Edgar S. Ryan; her sister June Paxton Rogers; her son Casey Moore and his wife Brenda; grandchildren, Patrick Moore, Kelly Carpenter, Kimberly Hamilton; and five great grandchildren; her son William Kip Moore and his wife Rose; Kip’s child Erica and two great grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister Helen C. Paxton, who passed as an infant; and her elder sister, Lois C. Du Four.⁵ She was born on September 11, 1928 at Carolina, Marion Co., West Virginia.^2,7,5,3 As of June 2, 1948,her married name was Moore.² She married Lorin Jack Moore on June 2, 1948 at Fairmont, Marion Co., West Virginia.^2,8 As of December 29, 1972,her married name was Ryan.³ Mary Jean Paxton married Edgar Snodgrass Ryan on December 29, 1972 at Winchester, Virginia.^5,3 Mary Jean Paxton died on November 26, 2013 at Fairmont, Marion Co., West Virginia, at age 85.^7,5

     His Social Security Number was 235-38-3409.⁴ Lorin Jack Moore was buried at Shinnston Masonic Cemetery, 1359 South Pike Street, Shinnston, Harrison Co., West Virginia.^2,3 He was born on August 20, 1927 at Enterprise, Harrison Co., West Virginia.^4,2,5,3 He married Mary Jean Paxton, daughter of Raymond Howard "Ray" Paxton and Martha Frances Walker, on June 2, 1948 at Fairmont, Marion Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Lorin Jack Moore died on August 11, 1966 at Erie, Erie Co., Pennsylvania, at age 38.^4,2,3

     Edgar Snodgrass Ryan was buried at Grandview Memorial Gardens, Fairmont, Marion Co., West Virginia.² He Edgar S. Ryan, 83, of Fairmont, passed away Saturday, August 26, 2017 at Mapleshire Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Morgantown. He was born March 21, 1934 in Mannington, WV. He was an avid hunter, accomplished 1,000 yard shooter, skilled woodworker, and had a love for dogs. He was employed by the Marion County Board of Education, Mosbach Electric, and Owens Illinois. Edgar is survived by two sons, Casey Moore and his wife Brenda of Worthington and Kip Moore and his wife Rose of Pennsylvania; four grandchildren, Patrick Moore, Kelly Carpenter, Kimberly Hamilton, and Erica; and seven great grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Edgar is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Jean Ryan, and his siblings. Interment will follow at Grandview Memorial Gardens.² He was born on March 21, 1934 at Mannington, Marion Co., West Virginia.^2,3 He married Mary Jean Paxton, daughter of Raymond Howard "Ray" Paxton and Martha Frances Walker, on December 29, 1972 at Winchester, Virginia.^1,3 Edgar Snodgrass Ryan died on August 26, 2017 at Morgantown, Monongalia Co., West Virginia, at age 83.²

     Wilbert Joseph Dufour was buried at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens, Zachs Run Road, Harrison Co., West Virginia.^3,4 His Social Security Number was 235-20-5015.⁵ He was born on July 27, 1923 at Jeanette, Westmoreland Co., Pennsylvania.^1,5,3,2,4 He married Lois Catherine Paxton, daughter of Raymond Howard "Ray" Paxton and Martha Frances Walker, on October 8, 1946 at Clarksburg, Harrison Co., West Virginia.¹ Wilbert Joseph Dufour died on February 28, 2000 at West Virginia at age 76.^5,3,4

     Charles Thomas Rogers was buried at Shinnston Masonic Cemetery, 1359 South Pike Street, Shinnston, Harrison Co., West Virginia.⁴ His Social Security Number was 236-44-8349.² He was born on June 6, 1930 at Monogah, Marion Co., West Virginia.^1,2 He married June Constance Paxton, daughter of Raymond Howard "Ray" Paxton and Martha Frances Walker, on December 30, 1949 at Monogah, Marion Co., West Virginia.^1,4 Charles Thomas Rogers died on February 6, 2006 at Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio, at age 75.^2,3

     Elizabeth Pearl Loudermill and Roy William Paxton were divorced.³ Elizabeth Pearl Loudermill was born circa 1915 at Harrison Co., West Virginia.² As of July 1, 1933,her married name was Paxton.² She married Roy William Paxton, son of Charles Abner Paxton and Bertha Corbin "Birdie" Procious, on July 1, 1933 at Nutter Fort, Harrison Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Elizabeth Pearl Loudermill died on January 6, 1971 at Parma, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio.³

     Her Social Security Number was 232-16-7526.² Patsy Vivian Miller was buried at Columbia Gardens Cemetery, 3411 Arlington Blvd., Arlington, Virginia.^1,3 Her married name was Paxton.⁴ She married Gilbert Marion Paxton, son of Charles Abner Paxton and Bertha Corbin "Birdie" Procious.⁴ Patsy Vivian Miller was born on March 28, 1907 at West Virginia.^1,3,2 She and Gilbert Marion Paxton were divorced in 1949 at Alachua Co., Florida.⁵ Patsy Vivian Miller died on August 12, 1987 at Arlington, Virginia, at age 80.^3,1

     William Barret Rose Jr. was buried at Spring Grove Cemetery, Darien, Fairfield Co., Connecticut.⁴ His Social Security Number was 085-05-9847.⁵ He was born on June 19, 1914 at Wadesboro, Anson Co., North Carolina.^2,3,5 He married Arlene Claire Paxton, daughter of Charles Abner Paxton and Bertha Corbin "Birdie" Procious, on June 18, 1937.¹ William Barret Rose Jr. died on February 21, 2000 at Pennsylvania at age 85.⁵

     Virginia Eileen Thomas was buried at National Memorial Park, 7482 Lee Highway, Falls Church, Fairfax Co., Virginia.² Her Social Security Number was 233-10-6828.³ Her married name was Paxton.¹ She married Aubrey Leo Paxton, son of Charles Abner Paxton and Bertha Corbin "Birdie" Procious.¹ Virginia Eileen Thomas was born on December 7, 1912 at Texas.^3,1 She died on January 26, 1991 at Falls Church, Fairfax Co., Virginia, at age 78.^3,1