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     Elizabeth June "Betty" Grose was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio.¹ Her married name was Simpson.¹ She married Warren Gee Simpson Sr.¹ Elizabeth June "Betty" Grose and Ernest Cincinnati were divorced.⁵ Elizabeth June "Betty" Grose was born on May 23, 1929 at Dundon, Clay Co., West Virginia.^6,2,7 As of February 14, 1948,her married name was Cincinnati.² She married Ernest Cincinnati on February 14, 1948 at Montgomery, Fayette Co., West Virginia.² Elizabeth June "Betty" Grose died on May 22, 2009 at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, at age 79.^6,1,7 She Elizabeth "Betty" Cincinnati Simpson, 79, of Columbus, Ohio, formerly of Montgomery, WV, Sunrise May 23, 1929 - Sunset May 22, 2009, Mother passed away with her family by her side and her Lord in sight. Praise be to God! Born in Clay, WV, to the late Cluster and Velma Grose, Betty was a Christian and faithful member of Wayfarers Apostolic Church, Columbus, Ohio, where she served as the church mother. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Warren G. Simpson Sr; daughters, Barbara Ann and Dawn Annette Cincinnati; sister, Doris Zychek; brother, Clifton Grose; and grandson, Jonathan Robert McCune. Elizabeth is survived by her daughters, Constance (Clinton) Dalporta of Winston-Salem, NC, Julia (Samuel) Ferguson and Pamela Cincinnati of Columbus, Ohio; sons, Joseph (Christy) of Sharpsburg, NC, Michael (Vicki) of Boomer, WV, Robert of Columbus, Charles "Steven" (Angel) of Dunbar, WV, Patrick Cincinnati of Charleston, WV and Warren G. (Lori) Simpson Jr. of Kingsland, GA; sisters, Wanda (Dexter) Joyner of Raleigh, NC, and Patricia (Robert) Walters of Cullman, AL; brother, Paul (Sherry) Grose of Clay, WV; 29 grandchildren; a host of great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. The family would like to give special thanks to the staff and faculty of Eastland Care Center and The Ohio State University Hospital East. Burial will be at Evergreen Burial Park, Columbus, Ohio. on May 26, 2009.¹

     His Social Security Number was 236-50-3099.⁹ Clifton Cluster Grose was buried at Montgomery Memorial Park, Route 60, London, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.² He married Wanda Unknown.^2,10 Clifton Cluster Grose was born on May 5, 1933 at Dundon, Clay Co., West Virginia.^1,9,7,4 He married Pauline Ellen Burkhamer on February 19, 1956 at Ivydale, Clay Co., West Virginia.^1,11 Clifton Cluster Grose died on June 30, 2008 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 75.^9,2,4 He Clifton Grose, 75, of East Bank passed away Monday, June 30, 2008, at CAMC Memorial Hospital. Mr. Grose was a Korean War Veteran and retired coalminer. Surviving are "His Girls," Mitzy and Cricket; wife, Wanda; children, Brian of Gallagher, Travis and his wife, Jennifer, of Montgomery and Tabatha of Crown Hill; stepchildren, Darrell McMillion, Ronnie Keffer and wife, Tina, PJ Keffer and wife, Mandy, and Paul Keffer; and grandchildren, Hannah, Morgan, Austin, Jacob, Jessica, Lindsey, Elizabeth, Allen, Justin and John. Also surviving are his former wife, Pauline, and children, Teresa and husband, Mike, Sharon and JR, and their children. Burial will follow in Montgomery Memorial Park, London. on July 2, 2008.²

     Her married name was Joyner.⁶ Wanda Jean Grose was buried at Gethsemane Memorial Gardens, 809 West Gannon Avenue, Zebulon, Wake Co., North Carolina.⁷ She and Samuel Eugene "Sammy" Fish were divorced.⁸ Wanda Jean Grose married Dexter Carvie Joyner.^6,9,4 Wanda Jean Grose was born on November 4, 1930 at Dundon, Clay Co., West Virginia.^1,7 As of September 13, 1950,her married name was Fish.¹ She married Samuel Eugene "Sammy" Fish on September 13, 1950 at Clay Co., West Virginia.^1,4 Wanda Jean Grose married Samuel Eugene "Sammy" Fish on January 2, 1951 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.³ Wanda Jean Grose died on March 30, 2018 at Zebulon, Wake Co., North Carolina, at age 87.^4,7 She Wanda Jean Grose Fish Joyner of Zebulon, N.C., died to this life on March 30, 2018. Born in Clay County, W.Va., she had resided in North Carolina since 1977. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Samuel E. Fish, and her second husband, Dexter C. Joyner. Wanda was a devoted wife, loving mother and best friend to her children and wonderful "Nana" to her 20 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. She was a woman of strong integrity, loyalty and immense strength and determination. She was a dedicated member of her sorority Beta Sigma Phi for over 50 years. Through the years, Wanda has had many interests and endeavors, enabling her to use her God given gifts and talents. She was a great cook and hostess and loved entertaining and large family gatherings. She also loved to garden and travel. She retired from her last position as Legislative Assistant to Senator Dan Clodfelter at the N.C. General Assembly. She was a remarkable woman and will be greatly missed by her family, friends and neighbors. She is survived by her only remaining brother, Paul Grose of Clay, W.Va; and her six children: Woody Joyner (Chris) of Raleigh, N.C., Jean Fish Riggins (Tom) of Garner, N.C., Patti Fish Shaffer of Zebulon, N.C., Sam Fish Jr. (Mary) of Wendell, N.C., Michael Joyner of Raleigh, N.C., and Donna Fish Mintz (Ed) of Clayton, N.C; her 20 grandchildren: Angela Bamford (Jeremy), Jennifer Jarrett (Michael), Jessica Corbett (James), Scott Riggins (Kristin), Sara Ulm (Kolt), Seth Riggins, Alexander Shaffer, Stephen Shaffer, Tamra LaRocco (Jay), Lauren Vick (Grant), Monica McBride (Chip), Aaron Mintz, Amanda Mintz, Adam Mintz, Jason McDavitt, Ryan McDavitt, Mary Taylor Joyner, Paul Joyner, Joshua Joyner, Erica Pate (Justin); and 20 great-grandchildren. on April 8, 2018.⁴

     Samuel Eugene "Sammy" Fish was buried at Gethsemane Memorial Gardens, 809 West Gannon Avenue, Zebulon, Wake Co., North Carolina.^3,4 He and Wanda Jean Grose were divorced.³ Samuel Eugene "Sammy" Fish was born on August 31, 1927 at Boomer, Fayette Co., West Virginia; His gravestone has a birth date of Aug 30, 1927.^1,3,4 He married Wanda Jean Grose, daughter of Cluster Clifton Grose and Velma Paxton, on September 13, 1950 at Clay Co., West Virginia.^1,5 Samuel Eugene "Sammy" Fish married Wanda Jean Grose, daughter of Cluster Clifton Grose and Velma Paxton, on January 2, 1951 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.² Samuel Eugene "Sammy" Fish died on September 30, 2015 at Raleigh, Wake Co., North Carolina, at age 88.^3,4 He Samuel Eugene Fish, 88, passed away Tuesday, September 30, 2015 at WakeMed. He was born August 31, 1927 in Boomer, WV to the late Domenick Fish and Filomena Lemma Fish. After high school he graduated with a Mining Engineering Degree from West Virginia University. He honorably served his country in the US Army during WWII. Sam worked plus years as a Mining Engineer and retired as Vice President of Federal Coal Company in Charleston, WV. After retirement, he was self-employed as a Consultant with the Army Corp of Engineers. Sam enjoyed his retirement participating in various activities including his dance club. He moved to Wake County to be near his children and grandchildren. Burial will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Gardens, 809 W. Gannon, Zebulon. Surviving: son, Samuel E. Fish, Jr. (Mary) of Wendell; daughters: Jean Riggins (Tom) of Garner, Patti Shaffer of Zebulon, Donna Mintz (Ed) of Clayton; the mother of his children, Wanda Fish Joyner of Zebulon; grandchildren: Angela Bamford (Jeremy), Jennifer Jarrett (Michael), Jessica Corbet (James), Scott Riggins (Kristin), Sara Riggins, Scott Riggins, Alexander Shaffer, Stephen Shaffer, Tamra LaRocco, Lauren Vick (Grant), Monica Fish, Aaron Mintz, Amanda Mintz, Adam Mintz; 13 great-grandchildren; brothers: William Fish (Sally) of Memphis, TN, Louis Fish, Anthony Fish (Marilyn), Bobby Fish (Eunice), Timmy Fish (Polly) all of Boomer, WV; sisters: Faye Porada (Ted) of New Orleans, LA, Elsie Sodder of Falls View, WV. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers Joseph and Frank Fish. on October 1, 2015.³

     Richard Triphosia Paxton Richard T. Paxton, 74, died August 3, 2009 at Thomas Memorial Hospital of a massive heart attack. Richard was born in Clay County on July 24, 1935, the only child of Gilmer and Thelma Paxton who preceded him in death. His first wife, Mildred also preceded him in death. Richard had many business interests throughout the years. He was owner of Mountain State Vending and has turned that business over to his son, James. He was involved with the West Virginia State Video Lottery for many years and was currently involved with a new enterprise, R & S ATM Service. Richard was a Christian and had rededicated himself to the Lord on July 29, 2007. He attended Dunbar Mountain Mission. He was a member of the American Trap Shooters Association where he and Mildred were winners in all classifications. He was an avid fisherman and hunter, but most of all had a great love of family. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Stone Paxton, who shared each new adventure with him, sons, James Paxton and his wife, Joann of Charleston and Richard D. Paxton of Charleston; daughter, Diane Boso and her husband, Bill of Dunbar. He is also survived by stepson, Michael Stone of Charleston; stepdaughters, Nicole King and her husband, Jeff of St. Albans and Kelly Stone of Philadelphia, PA. Richard had 8 grandchildren, Dennis, Robert, Daniel, Kristin, Amber, Rebecca and Angie and the new love of his life, Ava Cathryn and 7 great-grandchildren, Brandon, Rachel, Krissy, Destiny, Jada, Alexis and Katilyn. Burial will follow in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes. The family would also like to give a special thanks to the kind, compassionate care Richard received at Thomas Memorial Emergency room.¹ He was buried at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, 5233 Rocky Fork Road, Cross Lanes, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,7 His Social Security Number was 233-54-1748.⁸ He married Shirley Stone.¹ Richard Triphosia Paxton was born on July 24, 1935 at Clay Co., West Virginia.^1,3,8,7 He married Mildred Louise Young on February 18, 1955.^9,2 Richard Triphosia Paxton died on August 3, 2009 at South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 74.^8,1,7

     Her Social Security Number was 236-62-8669.³ Mildred Louise Young was buried at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, 5233 Rocky Fork Road, Cross Lanes, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^4,1 She was born on January 30, 1938 at Witcher, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^3,2 As of February 18, 1955,her married name was Paxton.⁵ She married Richard Triphosia Paxton, son of Gilmer Triphosia Paxton and Thelma Lee Buckland, on February 18, 1955.^5,1 Mildred Louise Young died on July 8, 2007 at West Virginia at age 69.^3,4,1 She Mildred Louise Young Paxton, 69, of Cross Lanes went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, July 8, 2007 after a long battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Richard T. Paxton. Her children and their spouses are Richard D. Paxton Sr. and Barbara of Cross Lanes, James G. Paxton and Joanne of Tyler Mountain, Diana Boso, who was also her mom's loving caregiver, and Bill of Dunbar. Her grandchildren are Richard D. Paxton Jr., Robert D. Paxton, Angela D. Raines, Amber D. Roberts, Daniel A. Boso, Rebecca Paxton, Kristin R. Paxton, and Danielle. Her great-grandchildren are Brandon M. Paxton, Kristan M. Strobel, Destiny E. Gibson, Kaitlyn E. Raines, Alexis P. Raines, Cameron Bodkins, and Jayda S. McHorney. Her siblings are Jan Cummings of Poca, Betty Buckner of Belle, Jeannie Hoy of Witcher Creek, Nada Spitzer of Georgia, Ron Young of Maryland and Henry Young of Handley. Mildred was a member of Dunbar Mountain Mission for 40 years. She loved her church family and missed worshiping with them during her illness more than anything and now she worships at the feet of Jesus. Mildred and her husband Richard were avid trap shooters and won many awards together. Her most prestigious awards included four national awards. In 1977, she won the National Ladies Handicap and also placed 10th out of 4,996 shooters. In 1987, she won the same award again and became the only woman in the country to earn this award twice and still holds that record. In 1996, she won her first international trophy in doubles. She holds the honor of being the only lady on the First State Team from 1986 until 2002, consecutively. She was very talented in hobbies, which included gardening, painting, poetry, singing, and knitting. She now has her final reward for a life lived with Jesus. Her love was the cord that bound the family together. Her love for flowers, children, and animals were some of the things that made her all the more loving. The family would like to thank HospiceCare for all the loving care they provided during her illness, her friends, hospice aid Angie Barr, nurses, Karen and Carol Means, everyone at the Hubbard Hospice House, Dr. Warren and Dr. Taylor. Also, special thanks for all the cards from friends and family, the uplifting visits, and calls that were much appreciated. The family is accepting donations for the Hubbard Hospice House, in Mildred's memory. A special thanks go to her beloved friend, Sara Burton, who was a wonderful friend and caregiver. For her timeless efforts for comfort and care is to be applauded. Sara was a great source of joy to Mildred during her illness. Burial will follow in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes. on July 10, 2007.¹

     Evelyn Virginia Paxton was buried at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^4,5 She Evelyn V. Gill, 92, of Fayetteville passed away Monday, January 12, 2015 at the home of her son and his family following an extended illness. Born on January 22, 1922 at Clay, she was the daughter of the late John Raleigh and Sara Victoria Walker Paxton. Mrs. Gill was a member of Cotton Hill Baptist Church where she had played the piano and was a Sunday school teacher for over 35 years. She enjoyed spending time with her family. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Stanford A. Gill; brothers, Holly Paxton, Robert Paxton, Tolly Paxton, and Gilmer Paxton; sisters, Ora Butcher, Velma Grose, Oma Lacy Paxton, and a stillborn sister. She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her son, John Gill and his wife, Christy of Fayetteville; three grandchildren, Stacy Harrison and her husband Tim, Jeff Gill and his wife Rachael and James Gill; four great grandchildren, Amelia, Laurel, Dustin and Ben Harrison. Burial will follow at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill.⁴ She was born on February 22, 1922 at Clay, Clay Co., West Virginia; Her obituary has a birth date of Jan 22, 1922.^1,6,4,5 As of March 17, 1946,her married name was Gill.⁶ She married Stanford Allen Gill on March 17, 1946 at Clay, Clay Co., West Virginia.^6,4 Evelyn Virginia Paxton died on January 12, 2015 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 92.^4,5

     Clara Lelia Paxton was buried at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, 5233 Rocky Fork Road, Cross Lanes, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.⁷ She was born on March 28, 1919 at Swandale, Clay Co., West Virginia.^1,7 As of June 3, 1944,her married name was Given.² She married Rodney Howard Given on June 3, 1944 at Lincoln, Lancaster Co., Nebraska.^2,7 Clara Lelia Paxton died on December 2, 2016 at Buckeye, Pocahontas Co., West Virginia, at age 97.⁷ She Clara Lelia "Lee" Given, 97, of Clover Lick, passed away Friday, December 2, 2016, at Pocahontas Memorial Hospital in Buckeye. Born March 28, 1919, in Clay County, she was a daughter of the late Rev. Jesse W. Paxton and Zona Fitzwater Paxton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Rodney H. Given; a sister, Laura, who died at birth; and a brother, Emerald K. Paxton. Lee graduated from Widen High School in 1937 and was a graduate of Glenville State College. She taught school in Clay and Kanawha counties. Lee and Rod were married in Lincoln, Nebraska, in 1944. During World War II, she worked for the war effort as a teletype operator in Arlington, Virginia. She also worked for the war effort in Akron, Ohio. She was an active member of First Baptist Church, St. Albans, before moving to Lewisburg in the early 2000s. She attended Shuck Memorial Baptist, Lewisburg. Lee is survived by her son, David, and wife, Sunny, of Clover Lick; niece, Nancy Salmi, of Wisconsin; nephews, Michael Paxton and wife, Jeanne Nemcek, of Illinois; Dr. Mark Paxton, and wife, Dr. Margaret Weaver, of Missouri; and Mike Given, and wife, Vikki, and Allen Given, all of Ohio; several great- and great-great-nieces and nephews. Interment in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes. on December 8, 2016.⁷

     Emerald Keith Paxton was buried at Spring Valley Memory Gardens, 2813 Goodwill Road, Huntington, Wayne Co., West Virginia.⁵ His Social Security Number was 236-30-3667.⁶ He was born on May 19, 1924 at Widen, Clay Co., West Virginia.^6,3,4,7 He married Mary Pauline Young on April 17, 1945 at Clay, Clay Co., West Virginia.^2,8 Emerald Keith Paxton died on February 20, 1989 at West Virginia at age 64.^6,7

     Lura "Laura" Paxton was born on April 15, 1920 at Swandale, Clay Co., West Virginia.^1,2 She Not enumerated with her family in the 1930 Census, supposedly died at birth. on April 4, 1930.^4,3

     Rodney Howard Given was buried at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, 5233 Rocky Fork Road, Cross Lanes, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,2 He Rodney Howard Given, 93, of Lewisburg, formerly of St. Albans, passed away March 31. He was born September 11, 1920 in Sutton, Braxton County, the son of Emory A. and Lola Faye Given. Rod graduated from Gassaway High School in 1938 and from Bliss Electrical School in 1939. He was also awarded a diploma from the "College of Hard Knocks" from Alderson-Broaddus College. Upon graduation from Bliss he was employed as an electrician for BC&G Mining Company until the start of World War II. He enlisted in the Army Air Corps in 1942 and was stationed in Lincoln, Nebraska, when married his wife, Clara Lelia Paxton, of Clay, on June 3, 1944. He served in the Air Corps for four years, earning the rank of staff sergeant. He was crew chief on mainly B- 24 bombers. Toward the end of the war, he was stationed in Iwo Jima, serving as crew chief of B-29 bombers and P-51 fighters. In October 1946 he began employment with the C&P Telephone Company in Huntington as an Installer Repairman. During the span of his career, he was also District Manager of Residence Service, Call Switching Services, Outside Plant Construction and Maintenance Superintendent, covering most areas of West Virginia. He retired as District Manager of Business Services for C&P in Charleston in May 1982, after 35 plus years of service. Rod loved sports and played all sports available to him in the 1930s. As a spectator, he was a loyal Mountaineer fan. Rod was an active member of First Baptist Church of St. Albans for more than 40 years, serving in many capacities. After moving to Lewisburg in 2004, he joined Shuck Memorial Baptist. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, James R. and Harry; and two sisters, Eileen and Marie, who died at birth. Surviving are his wife of 69 years, C. Lelia "Lee" Given; son, David A., and wife, Sunny, of Cass; a niece and several nephews. Interment is in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes.¹ He was born on September 11, 1920 at Sutton, Braxton Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Clara Lelia Paxton, daughter of Rev. Jesse Winfield Paxton and Zona Leota Fitzwater, on June 3, 1944 at Lincoln, Lancaster Co., Nebraska.^1,4 Rodney Howard Given died on March 31, 2014 at Lewisburg, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia, at age 93.^1,2

     Gilmer Jennings "Buster" Hamrick was buried at Rose Hill Memorial Park, Massillon, Stark Co., Ohio.³ His Social Security Number was 233-10-2692.⁴ He was born on September 1, 1911 at Clay Co., West Virginia.^4,5,1,2 He married Virginia Mae/May Paxton, daughter of Alonzo Shelburn "Lonnie" "Lonzo" Paxton and Nancy Ellen "Nannie" Walker, on August 13, 1932 at Dundon, Clay Co., West Virginia.¹ Gilmer Jennings "Buster" Hamrick died on April 28, 1997 at Wayne Co., Ohio, at age 85.^4,5

     His Social Security Number was 289-30-8991.⁶ William Jennings Hamrick was born on November 7, 1932 at Dundon, Clay Co., West Virginia.^6,1,2,3 He married Ruth Ann Kelley on November 30, 1957 at Roane Co., West Virginia.² William Jennings Hamrick died on June 23, 1992 at age 59.⁶

     Brooks Gene Hamrick Brooks G. Hamrick age 85, passed away September 3, 2019 at Meadow Winds Nursing Home. He was born January 19, 1934 in Clay County, WV to the late Gilmer & Virginia (Paxton) Hamrick. He retired as a technician for Sears. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Betty (Lackey) Hamrick. They have two children: Gary Hamrick and Kay Hamrick. There are two grandchildren: Nicole and Jaqueta; and four great grandchildren. There was a graveside service at Rose Hill Memorial Garden.¹ He was buried at Rose Hill Memorial Park, Massillon, Stark Co., Ohio.^1,5 He was born on January 19, 1934 at Dundon, Clay Co., West Virginia.^1,2 He married Betty Lackey circa 1958.¹ Brooks Gene Hamrick died on September 3, 2019 at Massillon, Stark Co., Ohio, at age 85.^1,5

     Ray Leroy LaValley was born on December 17, 1917 at Arizona.^1,2 He married Marie Clara Paxton, daughter of Alonzo Shelburn "Lonnie" "Lonzo" Paxton and Nancy Ellen "Nannie" Walker, on November 15, 1943 at Wallback, Clay Co., West Virginia.^3,1

     His Social Security Number was 236-52-6311.⁹ Delano Layman Paxton was buried at Ramsey Cemetery, Enoch, Clay Co., West Virginia.³ He was born on August 10, 1933 at Dundon, Clay Co., West Virginia.^9,1,10,2,3,4 He married Eleanor Maxine Hamrick on May 24, 1952 at Valley Fork, Clay Co., West Virginia.^11,1 Delano Layman Paxton and Eleanor Maxine Hamrick were divorced on November 17, 1975 at Forsyth Co., North Carolina.¹² Delano Layman Paxton died on December 21, 1997 at Northampton Co., North Carolina, at age 64.^9,10,3

     Margaret Estelle Hart was buried at Douglas Cemetery, Ivydale, Clay Co., West Virginia.^1,3,2,4 She was born on November 11, 1894 at Clay Co., West Virginia.^5,6,1 As of November 4, 1911,her married name was Paxton.^5,6 She married Robert Henry "Bob" Paxton, son of Winfield Worthington "Worth" Paxton and Polyrena Malinda "Rena" Burnside, on November 4, 1911 at Clay Co., West Virginia.^5,7,6 Margaret Estelle Hart died on March 24, 1967 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 72.^1,2 She PAXTON, Mrs. Margaret Estelle — 72, of Sutton, Braxton County, formerly of Elkhurst, Clay County, Friday, Charleston Memorial Hospital. Surviving: daughters, Mrs. Elsie Salisbury of Precious, Mrs. Nina Stout of Elyria, Ohio, Mrs. Gertrude Schoolcraft of Pinch, Mrs. Geraldine Leavitt of Sutton, Mrs. Helen Brown of Bayard; son, Edward of Culter Ind; sisters, Mrs. Orfa Schoonover of Elkhurst, Mrs. Delia Akones of Campbells Creek. Burial Douglas Cemetery, near Ivydale. on March 25, 1967.²

     Elsie Mae Paxton was buried at Douglas Cemetery, Ivydale, Clay Co., West Virginia.^2,9 Her Social Security Number was 235-68-2890.¹⁰ She was born on October 28, 1912 at Cressmont, Clay Co., West Virginia.^10,11,3,7 As of November 21, 1931,her married name was Cox.¹¹ She married Jesse McGinnis Cox Sr. on November 21, 1931 at Clay Co., West Virginia.¹¹ Elsie Mae Paxton and Jesse McGinnis Cox Sr. were divorced before May, 1950.¹² As of December 7, 1951,her married name was Salisbury.^13,14 Elsie Mae Paxton married Noah Edward Salisbury on December 7, 1951 at Boomer, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^14,15,2,8 Elsie Mae Paxton died on November 10, 1990 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 78.^10,2 She Mrs. Elsie Mae Salisbury, 78, of Procious, Clay County, died Nov. 10, 1990, in General Division, CAMC, after a long illness. She was a member of Barren Creek United Methodist Church, Corton Surviving: husband, Noah E; daughter, Margaret Summers of Point Pleasant; son, Jesse "Buddy" Cox of St. Albans; sisters, Nina Stout. of Widen, Gertrude Schoolcraft of Pinch, Geraldine Leavitt of Sutton, Helen Brown of Gormania; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Graveside service will be at Douglas Cemetery, Ivydale. on November 11, 1990.²

     Beatrice Clarice Paxton was buried at Friend Cemetery, Ivydale, Clay Co., West Virginia.^3,4 She was born on October 2, 1914 at Ivydale, Clay Co., West Virginia.^3,4 As of September 5, 1933,her married name was Lantz.⁸ She married Carl Vincent Lantz on September 5, 1933 at Clay Co., West Virginia.⁸ Beatrice Clarice Paxton and Carl Vincent Lantz were divorced before May 22, 1939.² As of May 22, 1939,her married name was Workman.^2,9 Beatrice Clarice Paxton married Emmet Waldon Workman on May 22, 1939 at Clay Co., West Virginia.^2,3,9 Beatrice Clarice Paxton died on December 22, 1944 at Widen, Clay Co., West Virginia, at age 30; Died of tuberculosis. Her gravestone has a death date of Dec 23, 1944.^3,4

     Nina Irene Paxton was buried at Bayard Cemetery, Bayard, Grant Co., West Virginia.^5,10 Her Social Security Number was 233-60-6056.¹¹ She was born on December 1, 1916 at Ivydale, Clay Co., West Virginia; Her obituary and gravestone have a birth date of Feb 18, 1917.^11,5,10,7 As of April 22, 1938,her married name was Stout.⁴ She married Robert Lee Stout on April 22, 1938 at Swandale, Clay Co., West Virginia.^3,4,5,12 Nina Irene Paxton died on April 17, 2008 at Thomas, Tucker Co., West Virginia, at age 91.^11,5,10 She Nina Irene Stout, 91, Thomas, W.Va., died Thursday, April 17, 2008, at Cortland Acres Nursing Home in Thomas. Born Feb. 18, 1917, in Clay County, W.Va., she was a daughter of the late Robert H. and Estelle (Hart) Paxton. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert Stout; two brothers, Edward and John Paxton; and three sisters, Elsie Lansberry, Beatrice Lantz, and Helen Brown. She is survived by two sisters, Gertrude Schoolcraft, Elkview, Va., and Geraldine Leavitt, Sutton, W.Va. Interment followed in the Bayard Cemetery. on April 25, 2008.⁵

     John Quantrell/Quantrail Paxton was buried at Friend Cemetery, Ivydale, Clay Co., West Virginia.² He was born on September 14, 1919 at Clay Co., West Virginia.^1,2 He died on September 30, 1920 at Clay Co., West Virginia, at age 1.²

     Dessie Gertrude Paxton Dessie "Gertrude" Schoolcraft, 98, of Elkview went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 27, 2019. She was born September 29, 1921 to the late Robert and Margaret Paxton. She was a member of St. Andrew Presbyterian Church. Gertrude loved to spend time outside working on her flower garden and enjoying nature. In addition to her parents, Gertrude is preceded in death by the love of her life husband, Lee A. Schoolcraft; brothers, John and Edward Paxton; sisters, Nina Stout, Elsie (Noah) Salisbury, Helen (Donald) Brown, Beauatice Lance and brother-in-law, Dale Leavitt. Gertrude is survived by her sister, Geraldean Leavitt; nephew, Tom Schoolcraft and many nieces and nephews. The family would like to express special appreciation to Joe Hover for his assistance over the years. Burial will follow in Elk Hills Memorial Park, Big Chimney.⁷ She was buried at Elk Hills Memorial Park, Big Chimney, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.⁷ She was born on September 29, 1921 at Clay Co., West Virginia.^2,3,7 As of July 16, 1943,her married name was Schoolcraft.² She married Lee Albert Schoolcraft on July 16, 1943 at Enoch, Clay Co., West Virginia.^2,7,9 Dessie Gertrude Paxton died on December 27, 2019 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 98.⁷

     Robert Edward Howard Paxton was buried at Douglas Cemetery, Ivydale, Clay Co., West Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 236-24-5997.⁹ He was born on October 30, 1923 at Ivydale, Clay Co., West Virginia.^4,2,3,10 He married Marie Williams on January 31, 1948 at Hookersville, Nicholas Co., West Virginia.^11,4 Robert Edward Howard Paxton died on November 19, 1983 at West Virginia at age 60.^2,10