Schaffer-Conner Family Tree

Dolpha May "Dolphia" Paxton^1,2,3,4

F, b. October 15, 1904, d. December 10, 1977

Father

Harrison Leonard "Harris" "Clyde" Paxton^{1,6,5,7,3,4,8,9} b. January 7, 1884, d. February 8, 1976

Mother

Mary Sue Elmore^1,5,3,4 b. November 20, 1883, d. February 17, 1921

Dolpha May "Dolphia" Paxton was buried at Moore Fork Cemetery, Moore Fork Road, Ossia, Clay Co., West Virginia.¹⁰ She was born on October 15, 1904 at Ivydale, Clay Co., West Virginia.^5,4 As of January 26, 1924,her married name was Summers.¹¹ She married Samuel D. Summers on January 26, 1924 at Clay Co., West Virginia.¹¹ As of August 6, 1927,her married name was Dulaney.¹² Dolpha May "Dolphia" Paxton married George W. Dulaney on August 6, 1927 at Clay Co., West Virginia.¹² As of August 9, 1948,her married name was Westfall.⁵ Dolpha May "Dolphia" Paxton married Thomas William Westfall on August 9, 1948 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^13,5,10 Dolpha May "Dolphia" Paxton died on December 10, 1977 at age 73.¹⁰

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 10, District 1, Buffalo, Clay Co., West Virginia

1930

Dwelling 335, District 6, Otter, Clay Co., West Virginia

Delphia and her children were enumerated in the household of her father "Clyde" Paxton⁶

1940

Dwelling 160, District 8-6, Otter, Clay Co., West Virginia

⁹

1950

Dwelling 291, District 8-8, Henry, Clay Co., West Virginia

¹⁴

Family 1

Samuel D. Summers b. October 25, 1890, d. August 24, 1926

Marriage*

Dolpha May "Dolphia" Paxton married Samuel D. Summers on January 26, 1924 at Clay Co., West Virginia.¹¹

Children

Rev. Cary David Summers+^{6,15,16,2,17,9,18} b. March 6, 1924, d. November 14, 2009
Carlos Buell "Carl" Summers+^{6,15,2,17,19,9,20,18} b. September 22, 1925, d. December 6, 2005
Samuel Clyde Summers¹⁹ b. December 22, 1926, d. September 22, 1927

Family 2

George W. Dulaney b. September 28, 1894, d. October 30, 1952

Marriage*

Dolpha May "Dolphia" Paxton married George W. Dulaney on August 6, 1927 at Clay Co., West Virginia.¹²

Child

Paris Leonard Dulaney+^6,2,17,20,9 b. October 18, 1928, d. June 12, 2001

Family 3

Thomas William Westfall b. February 20, 1910, d. February 8, 1976

Marriage*

Dolpha May "Dolphia" Paxton married Thomas William Westfall on August 9, 1948 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^13,5,10

Citations

[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Rev. Cary D. Summers obituary in the Nov 17, 2009 edition.
[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Mary Paxton obituary in an unknown edition.
[S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Westfall-Dulaney marriage record.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Harris L. Paxton obituary in the Feb 10, 1976 edition.
[S5184] Montgomery Herald, From the Rena M. Paxton Nicholas obituary in the Jan 7, 2021 edition.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S4757] Moore Fork Cemetery, Clay Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Summers-Paxton marriage certificate.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Dulaney-Summers marriage record.
[S1331] Don Norman, "Descendants of Abner Jehu Paxton."
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S1355] Medina County Gazette, From the Carlos B. Summers obituary in the Dec 8, 2006 edition.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Summers-Tribble marriage record.
[S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Paris Leonard Dulaney obituary in the Jun 14, 2001 edition.
[S1576] VA, USA: National Publishing Co., 1946 Young American Patriots. Richmond, U. S., World War II Young American Patriots, 1941-1945.
[S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Rata Ethel Paxton^1,2,3

F, b. May 6, 1907, d. February 19, 1952

Father

Harrison Leonard "Harris" "Clyde" Paxton^1,4,3,6,5,7 b. January 7, 1884, d. February 8, 1976

Mother

Mary Sue Elmore^1,4,3,5 b. November 20, 1883, d. February 17, 1921

Rata Ethel Paxton was buried at Friend Cemetery, Ivydale, Clay Co., West Virginia.² She was born on May 6, 1907 at Ivydale, Clay Co., West Virginia; Her marriage certificate has a birth year of 1908.^8,2,3,5 As of June 26, 1926,her married name was Thompson.^9,8 She married Rophy Hayse "Hayes" Thompson on June 26, 1926 at Ivydale, Clay Co., West Virginia.^9,8 As of July 27, 1945,her married name was Davis.³ Rata Ethel Paxton and Rophy Hayse "Hayes" Thompson were divorced on July 27, 1945 at Summit Co., Ohio.³ Rata Ethel Paxton married Wilbur Glen Davis on July 27, 1945 at Summit Co., Ohio.³ Rata Ethel Paxton and Wilbur Glen Davis were divorced before April, 1950.¹⁰ Rata Ethel Paxton Mrs. Rata Ethel Davis, 45, of 371 E. Voris died today in City Hospital after a long illness. She waa born in Ivydale, W.Va., and was a Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. employe all of the 10 years she lived in Akron. She was a member of Advent Memorial Church in Charleston, W.Va. Mrs. Davis leaves her father, H. L. Paxton of Clay, W.Va; two daughters, Joan Thompson of Akron and Lewana Thompson of Chicago; a son, Billy Joe Thompson of Akron: two sisters, the Rev. Dalpha Westfall of Clay and Mrs. Adeline King of Otter, W.Va., and two grandchildren. on February 19, 1952.⁷ She died on February 19, 1952 at Akron, Summit Co., Ohio, at age 44.^2,7

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 10, District 1, Buffalo, Clay Co., West Virginia

1930

Dwelling 335, District 6, Otter, Clay Co., West Virginia

¹¹

1940

Dwelling 182, District 8-2, Buffalo, Clay Co., West Virginia

¹²

1950

Dwelling 126, District 89-228, Akron, Summit Co., Ohio

¹⁰

Occupation

1940

Teacher¹²

Family 1

Rophy Hayse "Hayes" Thompson b. January 30, 1900, d. November 27, 1959

Marriage*

Rata Ethel Paxton married Rophy Hayse "Hayes" Thompson on June 26, 1926 at Ivydale, Clay Co., West Virginia.^9,8

Divorce*

Rata Ethel Paxton and Rophy Hayse "Hayes" Thompson were divorced on July 27, 1945 at Summit Co., Ohio.³

Children

Dorcas Lewana "Lee" Thompson+^{11,12,13,10,7} b. August 20, 1927, d. July 23, 2010
Billy Joe Thompson+^{12,14,13,10,7,3} b. August 20, 1930, d. June 5, 1969
Constance JoAnn Thompson+^{15,12,13,3,10,7,16} b. March 1, 1938, d. September 3, 1998

Family 2

Wilbur Glen Davis b. July 9, 1900, d. May 3, 1950

Marriage*

Rata Ethel Paxton married Wilbur Glen Davis on July 27, 1945 at Summit Co., Ohio.³

Divorce*

Rata Ethel Paxton and Wilbur Glen Davis were divorced before April, 1950.¹⁰

Citations

[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S4762] Friend Cemetery, Clay Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S2883] Summit County Court of Common Pleas - Probate Division, Summit County, Ohio, Marriage Records, 1840-1980.
[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Mary Paxton obituary in an unknown edition.
[S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
[S5184] Montgomery Herald, From the Rena M. Paxton Nicholas obituary in the Jan 7, 2021 edition.
[S1792] Akron Beacon Journal, From the Rata Ethel Davis obituary in the Feb 19, 1952 edition.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Thompson-Paxton marriage certificate.
[S1331] Don Norman, "Descendants of Abner Jehu Paxton."
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S1792] Akron Beacon Journal, From the Joann C. Rich obituary in the Sep 6, 1998 edition.
[S1792] Akron Beacon Journal, From the Mary Kerpsie obituary in the May 4, 2010 edition.
[S4765] Northwest Herald, The, From the D. Lewana Burchell obituary in the Jul 26, 2010 edition.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Rena Malinda Paxton^1,2,3

F, b. June 10, 1923, d. December 19, 2020

Father

Harrison Leonard "Harris" "Clyde" Paxton^1,5,3,4 b. January 7, 1884, d. February 8, 1976

Mother

Ollie "Aubey" Moore^1,3,4 b. April 1, 1881, d. June 17, 1946

Rena Malinda Paxton was buried at Moore Fork Cemetery, Moore Fork Road, Ossia, Clay Co., West Virginia.⁶ She was born on June 10, 1923 at Ivydale, Clay Co., West Virginia.^7,3 As of December 17, 1941,her married name was Nicholas.⁷ She married Russell Roscoe Nicholas on December 17, 1941 at Ivydale, Clay Co., West Virginia.^8,7,3 Rena Malinda Paxton died on December 19, 2020 at Montgomery, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 97.³ She Rena M. Paxton Nicholas, 97, of Fayetteville, passed away on Dec. 19, 2020 at Montgomery Rehab and Nursing Center in Montgomery. She was born on June 10, 1923 in Ivydale, the daughter of the late H.L. Clyde Paxton and Ollie Moore Paxton. She was a member of Crooked Run Community Church in Fayetteville. Her greatest joy was her grandchildren, whom she called her angels. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 58 years, Russell Nicholas; her son, Kenneth Nicholas; son-in-law, Dick White; granddaughter, Lisa White; brothers, Eugene, Richard, Woodford and John; sisters, Dolpha, Rata, Adeline, Alma, Mary, Ora and Nora. She is survived by her son, Larry (Mary) Nicholas of Troutman, North Carolina; daughter, Linda White of Sutton; grandchildren, Dickie (Yvonne) White, Michelle (Joe) Wiseman, Melissa Adkins and Clifford Nicholas; great-grandchildren, Emily Patrick (Steve Calzado), Samantha Patrick, Valerie Adkins, Justin and Nathan Wiseman, Russell and Raven Nicholas, and Sarah (Earl) Dunlap; great-great-grandchildren, Bralen, Averie, Raelynn, Mason and Tristin; and special grandchildren, Trinity Sigler and Tracy Adkins. on January 7, 2021.³

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 335, District 6, Otter, Clay Co., West Virginia

1940

Dwelling 160, District 8-6, Otter, Clay Co., West Virginia

⁴

1950

Dwelling 152, District 10-68, Kanawha, Fayette Co., West Virginia

⁹

Family

Russell Roscoe Nicholas b. July 3, 1920, d. June 25, 1999

Marriage*

Rena Malinda Paxton married Russell Roscoe Nicholas on December 17, 1941 at Ivydale, Clay Co., West Virginia.^8,7,3

Children

Kenneth Russell Nicholas+^8,3,10,9 b. May 21, 1942, d. November 13, 2016
Larry Gene Nicholas^8,3,10,9
Linda Carol Nicholas^8,3,10,9

Citations

[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S1331] Don Norman, "Descendants of Abner Jehu Paxton."
[S5184] Montgomery Herald, From the Rena M. Paxton Nicholas obituary in the Jan 7, 2021 edition.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Harris L. Paxton obituary in the Feb 10, 1976 edition.
[S4757] Moore Fork Cemetery, Clay Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Nichols-Paxton marriage certificate.
[S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Russell R. Nicholas obituary in the Jun 27, 1999 edition.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S1902] Tyree Funeral Home Inc. Obituary Archive, online http://www.tyreefuneralhome.com/, From the Kenneth Russell Nicholas obituary.

George W. Dulaney¹

M, b. September 28, 1894, d. October 30, 1952

George W. Dulaney was buried at Grafton National Cemetery, 431 Walnut Street, Grafton, Taylor Co., West Virginia.^2,3,4 He was born on September 28, 1894 at Braxton Co., West Virginia.^2,4,3 He married Dolpha May "Dolphia" Paxton, daughter of Harrison Leonard "Harris" "Clyde" Paxton and Mary Sue Elmore, on August 6, 1927 at Clay Co., West Virginia.⁵ George W. Dulaney died on October 30, 1952 at age 58.^2,3,4

Census Records

1930

U.S. Veterans Hospital, District 15, Perry Point, Cecil Co., Maryland

⁶

1940

U.S. Veterans Facility, District 8-20, Election District 7, Cecil Co., Maryland

⁷

1950

U.S. Veterans Hospital, District 15, Perry Point, Cecil Co., Maryland

⁸

Family

Dolpha May "Dolphia" Paxton b. October 15, 1904, d. December 10, 1977

Marriage*

George W. Dulaney married Dolpha May "Dolphia" Paxton, daughter of Harrison Leonard "Harris" "Clyde" Paxton and Mary Sue Elmore, on August 6, 1927 at Clay Co., West Virginia.⁵

Child

Paris Leonard Dulaney+^6,9,10 b. October 18, 1928, d. June 12, 2001

Citations

[S4757] Moore Fork Cemetery, Clay Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S4758] Grafton National Cemetery, Taylor Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S3548] National Archives, U.S. National Cemetery Interment Control Forms, 1928-1962.
[S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Dulaney-Summers marriage record.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Paris Leonard Dulaney obituary in the Jun 14, 2001 edition.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Paris Leonard Dulaney^1,2,3,4,5

M, b. October 18, 1928, d. June 12, 2001

Father

George W. Dulaney^1,3,4 b. September 28, 1894, d. October 30, 1952

Mother

Dolpha May "Dolphia" Paxton^1,6,3,4,7 b. October 15, 1904, d. December 10, 1977

His Social Security Number was 278-24-7008.⁸ Paris Leonard Dulaney was buried at Clay Memorial Gardens, Clay, Clay Co., West Virginia.^9,3 He married Wanda Carolina Elswick.^10,11 Paris Leonard Dulaney was born on October 18, 1928 at Ivydale, Clay Co., West Virginia.^8,9,3,4,5 He died on June 12, 2001 at Bentree, Clay Co., West Virginia, at age 72.^8,9,3 He Paris Leonard Dulaney, 72, of Bentree, Clay County, W.Va., died Monday, June 11, 2001, at home. He was a retired foreman from Elkem Metals Company, Alloy, W.Va. He was born Oct. 18, 1928 at Ivydale, W.Va. He was preceded in death by his wife, Wanda C. Dulaney; and his parents, George W. Dulaney and Dolpha Paxton Westfall. He is survived by daughters, Patty Johnson of Dixie, W.Va., Sherry Kincaid of Fayetteville, W.Va; sons, Paris L. "Lennie" Dulaney, Jr. and Allen Dulaney, both of Bentree, Robert Dulaney of Belva, W.Va; brothers, the Rev. C.D. Summers of Oak Hill, W.Va., the Rev. Carl Summers of Lodi, Ohio; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Interment will be in Clay Memorial Gardens. on June 14, 2001.³

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 335, District 6, Otter, Clay Co., West Virginia

1940

Dwelling 160, District 8-6, Otter, Clay Co., West Virginia

⁷

Family

Wanda Carolina Elswick b. August 17, 1931, d. December 2, 1993

Marriage*

Paris Leonard Dulaney married Wanda Carolina Elswick.^10,11

Children

Robert Dulaney^3,11
Patricia M. "Patty" Dulaney^3,11
Paris Leonard "Lennie" Dulaney Jr.+^10,3,11,12 b. August 16, 1952, d. March 11, 2019
Allen Wayne Dulaney^10,3,11
Sherry Dulaney^3,11

Citations

[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S1355] Medina County Gazette, From the Carlos B. Summers obituary in the Dec 8, 2006 edition.
[S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Paris Leonard Dulaney obituary in the Jun 14, 2001 edition.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
[S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Rev. Cary D. Summers obituary in the Nov 17, 2009 edition.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S4759] Clay Memorial Gardens, Clay Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
[S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Paris Leonard Dulaney, Jr. obituary in the Mar 15, 2019 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Samuel D. Summers^1,2,3

M, b. October 25, 1890, d. August 24, 1926

Samuel D. Summers was buried at Summers Cemetery, Clay Co., West Virginia.⁴ He was born on October 25, 1890 at Newton, Roane Co., West Virginia.⁵ He married Dolpha May "Dolphia" Paxton, daughter of Harrison Leonard "Harris" "Clyde" Paxton and Mary Sue Elmore, on January 26, 1924 at Clay Co., West Virginia.³ Samuel D. Summers died on August 24, 1926 at Otter, Clay Co., West Virginia, at age 35.² He CONSTABLE KILLED, POSSE SEEKS YOUTH. Green Jarvis and Brother Flee to Clay County Hills From Police and Sheriff but parents are arrested. Green Jarvis, the Clay county mountaineer youth of 24, wanted for the alleged slaying of Constable Samuel Summers at his home on Big Creek, Otter district Tuesday morning, was still hiding in the hilly fastnesses of the district today, while Sheriff Buren Stephenson and state police, continued their search for him. The officers also are seeking Early Jarvis, brother of Green, on a charge of cutting a young man by the name of Boggs in a fight which is said to have occurred at Ivydale, Clay county, sometime preceding the killing of Constable Summers. The state police headquarters was advised yesterday by Sheriff Stephenson, of the killing of Summers and the Clay official asked that troopers be sent into the district to help in the search for the Jarvis boys. Six troopers were sent at once to the Big Otter district and joined the searchers. They expected last night to arrest both Green and Early Jarvis but at noon today no reports from the officers had been received. According to Information sent to the state police headquarters. Constable Summers went to the home of Charles Jarvis on Big Creek on Tuesday morning to arrest Early, his son, on the cutting charge. The constable went to the front door and there was met by Charles Jarvis and his wife, Amanda. Standing back of them was their son Green, who, it is alleged, seeing the officer, opened fire, three bullets, passing over the heads of his father and mother and entering the body of Summers, killing him. Both of the Green boys then disappeared it is said. Officers later arrested Charles Jarvis and his wife, and held them as accomplices. The sheriff then organized a posse and started his search for the alleged slayer and his brother. on August 26, 1926.⁶

Family

Dolpha May "Dolphia" Paxton b. October 15, 1904, d. December 10, 1977

Marriage*

He married Dolpha May "Dolphia" Paxton, daughter of Harrison Leonard "Harris" "Clyde" Paxton and Mary Sue Elmore, on January 26, 1924 at Clay Co., West Virginia.³

Children

Rev. Cary David Summers+^7,8,9,10 b. March 6, 1924, d. November 14, 2009
Carlos Buell "Carl" Summers+^7,8,10,11,12 b. September 22, 1925, d. December 6, 2005
Samuel Clyde Summers¹¹ b. December 22, 1926, d. September 22, 1927

Citations

[S1331] Don Norman, "Descendants of Abner Jehu Paxton."
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Samuel D. Summers death certificate.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Summers-Paxton marriage certificate.
[S12985] Summers Cemetery, Clay Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Samuel Summers murder article in the Aug 26, 1926 edition.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S1355] Medina County Gazette, From the Carlos B. Summers obituary in the Dec 8, 2006 edition.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Summers-Tribble marriage record.
[S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Rev. Cary D. Summers obituary in the Nov 17, 2009 edition.
[S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Rev. Cary David Summers^1,2,3,4,5

M, b. March 6, 1924, d. November 14, 2009

Father

Samuel D. Summers^6,1,2,3 b. October 25, 1890, d. August 24, 1926

Mother

Dolpha May "Dolphia" Paxton^{6,1,2,3,7,8,5} b. October 15, 1904, d. December 10, 1977

His Social Security Number was 233-32-3213.⁹ Rev. Cary David Summers was buried at Moore Fork Cemetery, Moore Fork Road, Ossia, Clay Co., West Virginia.^3,10 He married Irene Morton.³ Rev. Cary David Summers was born on March 6, 1924 at Ivydale, Clay Co., West Virginia.^2,9,3,10,4,5 He married Ethel Irene Tribble on March 21, 1946 at Clay, Clay Co., West Virginia.^2,3,11 Rev. Cary David Summers died on November 14, 2009 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 85.^9,3 He Rev. Cary D. Summers, 85, of Kincaid, died on Saturday, November 14, 2009, at Plateau Medical Center. He was born March 6, 1924, at Ivydale, W.Va., to the late Samuel David and Dolphia Paxton Summers. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Irene Tribble Summers; son, Cary David Summers Jr; brothers, Carl Summers and Paris Dulaney; and great-grandson, David Andrew Nelson. He attended Laurel Fork Advent Christian Church, Laurel Fork, was retired from Union Carbide Corporation, Metals Division, at Alloy, and was a Navy Veteran of World War II. He was an Advent Christian Minister for 52 years, having served throughout West Virginia. He is survived by his wife, Irene Morton Summers of Kincaid, W.Va; son and daughter-in-law, Anthony Dwight and Joyce Carmen Summers of Beaver, W.Va; daughters and sons-in-law, June and Malachi Proctor of Fayetteville, W.Va., and Joy and Larry Nelson of Williams Mountain, W.Va; step-son and step-daughter-in-law, Robert and Janet Morton of Mooresville, N.C; step-daughter, Sharon Morton of Pennsylvania, 13 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren and one step great-grandchild. He is also survived by a very special aunt, Rena Nicholas. Burial will follow in the Moore Fork Cemetery, Big Otter, with military graveside rites conducted by Clay VFW Post 4419. on November 17, 2009.³

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 335, District 6, Otter, Clay Co., West Virginia

⁶

1940

Dwelling 160, District 8-6, Otter, Clay Co., West Virginia

⁸

Family 1

Irene Morton

Marriage*

Rev. Cary David Summers married Irene Morton.³

Family 2

Ethel Irene Tribble b. May 12, 1927, d. August 6, 1997

Marriage*

Rev. Cary David Summers married Ethel Irene Tribble on March 21, 1946 at Clay, Clay Co., West Virginia.^2,3,11

Children

Joy Summers^3,11
Doris June Summers^3,11
Cary David Summers Jr.^3,12 b. September 1, 1948, d. May 23, 1949
Anthony Dwight Summers^3,11

Citations

[S1355] Medina County Gazette, From the Carlos B. Summers obituary in the Dec 8, 2006 edition.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Summers-Tribble marriage record.
[S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Rev. Cary D. Summers obituary in the Nov 17, 2009 edition.
[S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
[S1576] VA, USA: National Publishing Co., 1946 Young American Patriots. Richmond, U. S., World War II Young American Patriots, 1941-1945.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Paris Leonard Dulaney obituary in the Jun 14, 2001 edition.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S4757] Moore Fork Cemetery, Clay Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Irene Tribble Summers obituary in the Aug 8, 1997 edition.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Cary David Summers, Jr. death certificate.

Carlos Buell "Carl" Summers^1,2,3,4

M, b. September 22, 1925, d. December 6, 2005

Father

Samuel D. Summers^5,1,6,3,7 b. October 25, 1890, d. August 24, 1926

Mother

Dolpha May "Dolphia" Paxton^{5,1,6,8,3,9,7,10} b. October 15, 1904, d. December 10, 1977

Carlos Buell "Carl" Summers was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, Lodi, Medina Co., Ohio.^1,11,12 His Social Security Number was 234-34-0639.¹³ He was born on September 22, 1925 at Ivydale, Clay Co., West Virginia.^{1,13,11,14,15,4,7,10,16,12} He married Ruth Victoria Hayes on February 3, 1946 at Ivydale, Clay Co., West Virginia.^1,2,17 Carlos Buell "Carl" Summers died on December 6, 2005 at Medina, Medina Co., Ohio, at age 80.^{1,13,17,11,14,16,12} He Carlos B. "Carl" Summers, 80, of Medina, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2005 at Hospice at The Inn at Medina following a period of declining health. He was born Sept. 22, 1925, in Ivydale, W.Va., to Samuel and Dolphia (nee Paxton) Summers. He made his home in Lodi for more than 29 years, moving to Medina five years ago. Mr. Summers worked at Ford Motor Co. He founded The True Gospel Church in Creston, where he ministered for several years. He served in the Navy during World War II. Mr. Summers is survived by his wife of 59 years, Ruth (nee Hayes), whom he married Feb. 3, 1946; sons, David (Deborah) of Lodi and Richard of Rittman; daughter, Vickie Brown of Medina; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and brother, Cary Summers of Kincaid, W.Va. He was preceded in death by his parents; sons, Carl Jr. of Lodi and Samuel of Coventry, England; and brother, Paris Dulaney. Interment: Woodlawn Cemetery, Lodi. on December 8, 2005.¹

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 335, District 6, Otter, Clay Co., West Virginia

⁵

1940

Dwelling 160, District 8-6, Otter, Clay Co., West Virginia

⁹

Family

Ruth Victoria Hayes b. December 15, 1928, d. November 6, 2011

Marriage*

Carlos Buell "Carl" Summers married Ruth Victoria Hayes on February 3, 1946 at Ivydale, Clay Co., West Virginia.^1,2,17

Children

David Summers^1,17,18,19
Carl Edward Summers+^1,18,19,15 b. January 1, 1946, d. December 10, 1977
Samuel Summers^1,17,18,19
Vickie Carol Summers^1,3,17,18
Richard Buell Summers+^1,3,17,18,19 b. May 19, 1953, d. August 17, 2020

Citations

[S1355] Medina County Gazette, From the Carlos B. Summers obituary in the Dec 8, 2006 edition.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Summers-Hayes marriage record.
[S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
[S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Rev. Cary D. Summers obituary in the Nov 17, 2009 edition.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Paris Leonard Dulaney obituary in the Jun 14, 2001 edition.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S1576] VA, USA: National Publishing Co., 1946 Young American Patriots. Richmond, U. S., World War II Young American Patriots, 1941-1945.
[S12934] Woodlawn Cemetery, Medina Co., OH, online www.findagrave.com.
[S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
[S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
[S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
[S4760] Medina County Life, online http://www.medinacountylife.com, From the Ruth V. Summers obituary in the Nov 7, 2011 edition.
[S1355] Medina County Gazette, From the Carl Summers death story in the Dec 12, 1977 edition.
[S12986] Murray Funeral Home, online www.murray-funeral-home.com, From the Richard B. Summers, obituary.

Rophy Hayse "Hayes" Thompson^1,2,3

M, b. January 30, 1900, d. November 27, 1959

Rophy Hayse "Hayes" Thompson was buried at Rhodes Cemetery, Maysel, Clay Co., West Virginia.^4,2 He was born on January 30, 1900 at Lizemores, Clay Co., West Virginia.^5,4,3 He married Rata Ethel Paxton, daughter of Harrison Leonard "Harris" "Clyde" Paxton and Mary Sue Elmore, on June 26, 1926 at Ivydale, Clay Co., West Virginia.^6,5 Rophy Hayse "Hayes" Thompson and Rata Ethel Paxton were divorced on July 27, 1945 at Summit Co., Ohio.⁷ Rophy Hayse "Hayes" Thompson died on November 27, 1959 at Maysel, Clay Co., West Virginia, at age 59.^4,1 He THOMPSON, Rophy Hayse, 60, of Maysel, died Friday at the home of his brother, Robert Thompson, after a long illness. Also surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Lewana Burchell of Chicago; one son, Billy Joe of Spencer, Ohio; one sister. Mrs. Louise Mason of Virginia; two other brothers, Arnold of Erbacon and Lonnie of Ashland, Calif; and five grandchildren. on November 28, 1959.¹

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 335, District 6, Otter, Clay Co., West Virginia

Hayes and his family were enumerated in the household of his father-in-law "Clyde" Paxton⁸

Occupation

1930

Sawmill lumber stacker⁸

Family

Rata Ethel Paxton b. May 6, 1907, d. February 19, 1952

Marriage*

Rophy Hayse "Hayes" Thompson married Rata Ethel Paxton, daughter of Harrison Leonard "Harris" "Clyde" Paxton and Mary Sue Elmore, on June 26, 1926 at Ivydale, Clay Co., West Virginia.^6,5

Divorce*

Rophy Hayse "Hayes" Thompson and Rata Ethel Paxton were divorced on July 27, 1945 at Summit Co., Ohio.⁷

Children

Dorcas Lewana "Lee" Thompson+^8,1 b. August 20, 1927, d. July 23, 2010
Billy Joe Thompson+^1,7 b. August 20, 1930, d. June 5, 1969
Constance JoAnn Thompson+^9,10,7 b. March 1, 1938, d. September 3, 1998

Citations

[S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Rophy Hayse Thompson obituary in the Nov 28, 1959 edition.
[S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
[S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Rophy Hayes thompson death certificate.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Thompson-Paxton marriage certificate.
[S1331] Don Norman, "Descendants of Abner Jehu Paxton."
[S2883] Summit County Court of Common Pleas - Probate Division, Summit County, Ohio, Marriage Records, 1840-1980.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S4765] Northwest Herald, The, From the D. Lewana Burchell obituary in the Jul 26, 2010 edition.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Dorcus Adeline Paxton^1,2

F, b. September 10, 1911, d. May 15, 2000

Father

Harrison Leonard "Harris" "Clyde" Paxton^1,3,4,2 b. January 7, 1884, d. February 8, 1976

Mother

Mary Sue Elmore^4,2 b. November 20, 1883, d. February 17, 1921

Her Social Security Number was 234-24-1742.⁵ Dorcus Adeline Paxton was buried at Moore Fork Cemetery, Moore Fork Road, Ossia, Clay Co., West Virginia.^6,7 She was born on September 10, 1911 at Ivydale, Clay Co., West Virginia.^5,1,2 As of September 5, 1928,her married name was King.^8,1 She married Henry Clay King on September 5, 1928 at Ivydale, Clay Co., West Virginia.^8,1 Dorcus Adeline Paxton died on May 15, 2000 at Ivydale, Clay Co., West Virginia, at age 88.^5,7 She Adeline King, 88, of Duck, Clay County, died May 18, 2000, in Laurel Rehabilitation and Nursing Center after a long illness. She was a homemaker and an Advent Christian. Surviving: daughters, Charlotte Deer of Arlington, Va., Wavie King of Duck, Joyce Anderson of Rittman, Ohio; sons, Van C. King of Creston, Ohio, Rodney King of West Salem, Ohio, Henry King Jr. of Rittman; sister, Rena Nicholas of Fayetteville; 22 grandchildren; 36 great-granchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Moorefork Cemetery, Ivydale. on May 20, 2000.⁷

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 337, District 6, Otter, Clay Co., West Virginia

⁹

1950

Dwelling 148, District 8-13, Otter, Clay Co., West Virginia

¹⁰

Family

Henry Clay King b. April 3, 1900, d. March 16, 1996

Marriage*

Dorcus Adeline Paxton married Henry Clay King on September 5, 1928 at Ivydale, Clay Co., West Virginia.^8,1

Children

Henry Clay King Jr.^7,11,12,13
James Harris King+^{9,11,14,12,10} b. July 10, 1929, d. August 18, 1994
Wavie Arleta "PeeWee" King^{7,11,14,12,10,13} b. May 21, 1932, d. February 13, 2010
Van Cordell King Sr.+^{7,11,15,16,14,12,10,13,17} b. April 17, 1933, d. May 31, 2000
Charlotte M. King^{7,14,12,10,13,18}
Sam Paxton King^11,12 b. April 7, 1938, d. April 7, 1938
Clay Elmore King^12,10 b. May 29, 1940, d. May 26, 1956
Mitchella Sue King+^{11,14,12,10,2} b. September 7, 1942, d. January 10, 1995
Veneta King^11,19,12 b. February 15, 1946, d. February 15, 1946
Clyta Joyce King^{7,11,14,12,13,10,20}
Rodney David King+^{7,11,14,12,10,13} b. March 27, 1948, d. May 2, 2017

Citations

[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the King-Paxton marriage certificate.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Harris L. Paxton obituary in the Feb 10, 1976 edition.
[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Mary Paxton obituary in an unknown edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S4757] Moore Fork Cemetery, Clay Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Adeline King obituary in the May 20, 2000 edition.
[S1331] Don Norman, "Descendants of Abner Jehu Paxton."
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Wavie Areleta King obituary in an unknown edition.
[S4760] Medina County Life, online http://www.medinacountylife.com, From the Rodney David King obituary in the May 7, 2017 edition.
[S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Henry Clay King obituary in the Mar 18, 1996 edition.
[S1792] Akron Beacon Journal, From the James H. King obituary in the Aug 20, 1994 edition.
[S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the King-Starcher marrriage record.
[S2186] Daily Record, From the Van C. King obituary in the Jun 2, 2000 edition.
[S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
[S4761] Rogers Cemetery, Clay Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Anderson-King marriage record.

Henry Clay King^1,2,3,4

M, b. April 3, 1900, d. March 16, 1996

His Social Security Number was 236-24-7961.⁵ Henry Clay King was buried at Moore Fork Cemetery, Moore Fork Road, Ossia, Clay Co., West Virginia.^2,4 He was born on April 3, 1900 at Douglas, Calhoun Co., West Virginia.^5,1,3,6 He married Dorcus Adeline Paxton, daughter of Harrison Leonard "Harris" "Clyde" Paxton and Mary Sue Elmore, on September 5, 1928 at Ivydale, Clay Co., West Virginia.^7,1 Henry Clay King died on March 16, 1996 at Big Otter, Clay Co., West Virginia, at age 95.^5,4 He Henry Clay King, 95, of Big Otter died Saturday, March 16, 1996, at home after a long illness. He was a native of Douglas and a coal miner with 59 years of service. Surviving: wife, D. Adeline King; daughters, Wavie King of Big Otter, Charlotte Deer of Arlington, Va., Joyce Anderson of Sterling, Ohio; sons, Van of Creston, Ohio, Rodney of West Salem, Ohio, Henry Jr. of Rittman, Ohio; 21 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Moorfork Cemetery, Big Otter. on March 18, 1996.⁴

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 337, District 6, Otter, Clay Co., West Virginia

⁸

1950

Dwelling 148, District 8-13, Otter, Clay Co., West Virginia

⁹

Occupation

1930

Farmer⁸

1950

Farmer⁹

Family

Dorcus Adeline Paxton b. September 10, 1911, d. May 15, 2000

Marriage*

Henry Clay King married Dorcus Adeline Paxton, daughter of Harrison Leonard "Harris" "Clyde" Paxton and Mary Sue Elmore, on September 5, 1928 at Ivydale, Clay Co., West Virginia.^7,1

Children

Henry Clay King Jr.^10,11,12,4
James Harris King+^8,11,13,12,9 b. July 10, 1929, d. August 18, 1994
Wavie Arleta "PeeWee" King^{10,11,13,12,9,4} b. May 21, 1932, d. February 13, 2010
Van Cordell King Sr.+^{10,11,14,15,13,12,9,4,16} b. April 17, 1933, d. May 31, 2000
Charlotte M. King^{11,13,12,9,4,17}
Sam Paxton King^11,12 b. April 7, 1938, d. April 7, 1938
Clay Elmore King^12,9 b. May 29, 1940, d. May 26, 1956
Mitchella Sue King+^{11,13,12,9,18} b. September 7, 1942, d. January 10, 1995
Veneta King^11,19,12 b. February 15, 1946, d. February 15, 1946
Clyta Joyce King^{10,11,13,12,4,9,20}
Rodney David King+^{10,11,13,12,9,4} b. March 27, 1948, d. May 2, 2017

Citations

[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the King-Paxton marriage certificate.
[S4757] Moore Fork Cemetery, Clay Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
[S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Henry Clay King obituary in the Mar 18, 1996 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S1331] Don Norman, "Descendants of Abner Jehu Paxton."
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Adeline King obituary in the May 20, 2000 edition.
[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Wavie Areleta King obituary in an unknown edition.
[S4760] Medina County Life, online http://www.medinacountylife.com, From the Rodney David King obituary in the May 7, 2017 edition.
[S1792] Akron Beacon Journal, From the James H. King obituary in the Aug 20, 1994 edition.
[S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the King-Starcher marrriage record.
[S2186] Daily Record, From the Van C. King obituary in the Jun 2, 2000 edition.
[S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S4761] Rogers Cemetery, Clay Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Anderson-King marriage record.

Russell Roscoe Nicholas^1,2

M, b. July 3, 1920, d. June 25, 1999

Russell Roscoe Nicholas was buried at Moore Fork Cemetery, Moore Fork Road, Ossia, Clay Co., West Virginia.^3,4,1 He was born on July 3, 1920 at Clay Co., West Virginia.^3,5,6,2 He married Rena Malinda Paxton, daughter of Harrison Leonard "Harris" "Clyde" Paxton and Ollie "Aubey" Moore, on December 17, 1941 at Ivydale, Clay Co., West Virginia.^3,5,7 Russell Roscoe Nicholas died on June 25, 1999 at Hilltop, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 78.^3,1 He Russell R. Nicholas, 78, of Fayetteville died June 25, 1999, in Hilltop Center, Hilltop, after a long illness. He was a retired miner from Westmoreland Coal Co., a member of UMW and Crooked Run Community Church, Fayetteville, and was a Coast Guard veteran of World War II. Surviving: wife, Rena M. Paxton Nicholas; daughter, Linda White of Converse, Texas; sons, Kenneth of Charleston, Larry of Norton, Ohio; sisters, Ethel Gregory of Birch River, Edith Beach of Valparaiso, Fla., Lois Somerville of Niceville, Fla; brothers, Robert of Sutton, Spud of Mesa, Ariz., Tony of North Bend, Wash., Jimmy of Flatwoods; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Moore Fork Cemetery, Big Otter. on June 27, 1999.³

Census Records

1950

Dwelling 152, District 10-68, Kanawha, Fayette Co., West Virginia

⁸

Occupation

1950

Coal miner⁸

Family

Rena Malinda Paxton b. June 10, 1923, d. December 19, 2020

Marriage*

Russell Roscoe Nicholas married Rena Malinda Paxton, daughter of Harrison Leonard "Harris" "Clyde" Paxton and Ollie "Aubey" Moore, on December 17, 1941 at Ivydale, Clay Co., West Virginia.^3,5,7

Children

Kenneth Russell Nicholas+^3,7,9,8 b. May 21, 1942, d. November 13, 2016
Larry Gene Nicholas^3,7,9,8
Linda Carol Nicholas^3,7,9,8

Citations

[S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
[S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
[S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Russell R. Nicholas obituary in the Jun 27, 1999 edition.
[S4757] Moore Fork Cemetery, Clay Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Nichols-Paxton marriage certificate.
[S1576] VA, USA: National Publishing Co., 1946 Young American Patriots. Richmond, U. S., World War II Young American Patriots, 1941-1945.
[S5184] Montgomery Herald, From the Rena M. Paxton Nicholas obituary in the Jan 7, 2021 edition.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S1902] Tyree Funeral Home Inc. Obituary Archive, online http://www.tyreefuneralhome.com/, From the Kenneth Russell Nicholas obituary.

Richard G. Paxton^1,2

M, b. 1915, d. 1921

Father

Harrison Leonard "Harris" "Clyde" Paxton^3,2 b. January 7, 1884, d. February 8, 1976

Mother

Ollie "Aubey" Moore^3,2 b. April 1, 1881, d. June 17, 1946

Richard G. Paxton was buried at Friend Cemetery, Ivydale, Clay Co., West Virginia.¹ He was born in 1915 at Clay Co., West Virginia.¹ He died in 1921 at Clay Co., West Virginia.¹

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 29, District 26, Buffalo, Clay Co., West Virginia

Citations

[S4762] Friend Cemetery, Clay Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S5184] Montgomery Herald, From the Rena M. Paxton Nicholas obituary in the Jan 7, 2021 edition.

Thomas William Westfall^1,2

M, b. February 20, 1910, d. February 8, 1976

Thomas William Westfall was buried at Moore Fork Cemetery, Moore Fork Road, Ossia, Clay Co., West Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 236-40-0782.⁴ He was born on February 20, 1910 at Ivydale, Clay Co., West Virginia.^1,2,4 He married Dolpha May "Dolphia" Paxton, daughter of Harrison Leonard "Harris" "Clyde" Paxton and Mary Sue Elmore, on August 9, 1948 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^5,1,3 Thomas William Westfall died on February 8, 1976 at Bentree, Clay Co., West Virginia, at age 65.^6,3

Census Records

1950

Dwelling 291, District 8-8, Henry, Clay Co., West Virginia

⁷

Occupation

1950

Railroad laborer⁷

Family

Dolpha May "Dolphia" Paxton b. October 15, 1904, d. December 10, 1977

Marriage*

Thomas William Westfall married Dolpha May "Dolphia" Paxton, daughter of Harrison Leonard "Harris" "Clyde" Paxton and Mary Sue Elmore, on August 9, 1948 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^5,1,3

Citations

[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Westfall-Dulaney marriage record.
[S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
[S4757] Moore Fork Cemetery, Clay Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S1331] Don Norman, "Descendants of Abner Jehu Paxton."
[S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Harris L. Paxton obituary in the Feb 10, 1976 edition.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Ruth Victoria Hayes^1,2,3

F, b. December 15, 1928, d. November 6, 2011

Her Social Security Number was 270-36-9321.⁴ Ruth Victoria Hayes was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, Lodi, Medina Co., Ohio.^3,5 She was born on December 15, 1928 at Duck, Clay Co., West Virginia.^2,4,3,5,6 As of February 3, 1946,her married name was Summers.^1,2 She married Carlos Buell "Carl" Summers, son of Samuel D. Summers and Dolpha May "Dolphia" Paxton, on February 3, 1946 at Ivydale, Clay Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3 Ruth Victoria Hayes died on November 6, 2011 at Medina, Medina Co., Ohio, at age 82.^3,4,5,6 She Ruth V. Summers, 82, of Medina died Sunday, November 6, 2011 at Burbank Parke following a period of declining health. Ruth was born Dec. 15, 1928 in Clay Co., W.Va. the daughter of the late Harvey and Florence (Mutter) Hayes. She married Carlos B. Summers on February 3, 1946 and he preceded her in death on Dec. 6, 2005. She had made her home in Medina since 1998 having previously resided in Lodi for 28 years. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, reading her Bible and her grandchildren. She is survived by 3 Children, Vickie Brown of Medina, Richard Summers of Rittman and David (Deborah) Summers of Lodi; 10 grandchildren Nancy, Ryan, Bobby, Melissa, Jennifer, Michael, Richey, Angie, David and Joshua and many great-grandchildren and 2 brother, Joe (Mary) Hayes of Strausburg and Harvey (Reva) Hayes of Massillon. She was preceded in death by her husband, sons, Carl “Smokey” Summers Jr. and Samuel Summers, a granddaughter Samantha and a sister. Burial will be at Woodlawn Cemetery in Lodi. on November 7, 2011.³

Family

Carlos Buell "Carl" Summers b. September 22, 1925, d. December 6, 2005

Marriage*

She married Carlos Buell "Carl" Summers, son of Samuel D. Summers and Dolpha May "Dolphia" Paxton, on February 3, 1946 at Ivydale, Clay Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3

Children

David Summers^1,3,7,8
Carl Edward Summers+^1,7,8,9 b. January 1, 1946, d. December 10, 1977
Samuel Summers^1,3,7,8
Vickie Carol Summers^1,10,3,7
Richard Buell Summers+^1,10,3,7,8 b. May 19, 1953, d. August 17, 2020

Citations

[S1355] Medina County Gazette, From the Carlos B. Summers obituary in the Dec 8, 2006 edition.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Summers-Hayes marriage record.
[S4760] Medina County Life, online http://www.medinacountylife.com, From the Ruth V. Summers obituary in the Nov 7, 2011 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S12934] Woodlawn Cemetery, Medina Co., OH, online www.findagrave.com.
[S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
[S1355] Medina County Gazette, From the Carl Summers death story in the Dec 12, 1977 edition.
[S12986] Murray Funeral Home, online www.murray-funeral-home.com, From the Richard B. Summers, obituary.
[S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
[S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.

Richard Buell Summers^1,2

M, b. May 19, 1953, d. August 17, 2020

Father

Carlos Buell "Carl" Summers^1,2,3,4,5 b. September 22, 1925, d. December 6, 2005

Mother

Ruth Victoria Hayes^1,2,3,4,5 b. December 15, 1928, d. November 6, 2011

Richard Buell Summers was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, Lodi, Medina Co., Ohio.⁶ He Richard B. Summers, 67, of Rittman, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Aug. 17, 2020 at his home after a sudden illness. He was born May 19, 1953 in Fayette County, WV to the late Carlos and Ruth (Hayes) Summers and retire from Excell Polishing & Buffing in Wadsworth. He was a great fan of Rock-N-Roll Music and the Pittsburgh Steelers and he will be missed by many. He is survived by his three children, Michael (Faye) Summers of Wellington, Richard “Rick” (Stephanie) Summers of Creston and Angie Summers of Orrville; 8 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; a sister, Vickie Brown of Medina and a brother, David (Debbie) Summers of Lodi. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Carl Jr. and Sam.⁵ He married Nora Mae Crawford.⁷ Richard Buell Summers was born on May 19, 1953 at Montgomery, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^2,5 He married Roberta J. Schoolcraft on November 24, 1982 at Wayne Co., Ohio.⁸ Richard Buell Summers and Roberta J. Schoolcraft were divorced on November 14, 1996 at Wayne Co., Ohio.⁹ Richard Buell Summers died on August 17, 2020 at Rittman, Medina Co., Ohio, at age 67.⁵

Family 1

Nora Mae Crawford

Marriage*

He married Nora Mae Crawford.⁷

Children

Richard Carl "Rick" Summers^5,7
Angie Ruth Summers^5,7
Chrostopher Michael Summers^5,7

Family 2

Roberta J. Schoolcraft

Marriage*

Richard Buell Summers married Roberta J. Schoolcraft on November 24, 1982 at Wayne Co., Ohio.⁸

Divorce*

Richard Buell Summers and Roberta J. Schoolcraft were divorced on November 14, 1996 at Wayne Co., Ohio.⁹

Citations

[S1355] Medina County Gazette, From the Carlos B. Summers obituary in the Dec 8, 2006 edition.
[S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
[S4760] Medina County Life, online http://www.medinacountylife.com, From the Ruth V. Summers obituary in the Nov 7, 2011 edition.
[S1355] Medina County Gazette, From the Carl Summers death story in the Dec 12, 1977 edition.
[S12986] Murray Funeral Home, online www.murray-funeral-home.com, From the Richard B. Summers, obituary.
[S12934] Woodlawn Cemetery, Medina Co., OH, online www.findagrave.com.
[S3463] Ohio Vital Records Office, Ohio, Birth Index, 1908-1998.
[S2071] Office of Vital Statistics Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Marriage Index, 1970, 1972-2007.
[S2070] Office of Vital Statistics Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Divorce Index, 1962-1963, 1967-1971, 1973-2007.

Carl Edward Summers^1,2,3,4,5

M, b. January 1, 1946, d. December 10, 1977

Father

Carlos Buell "Carl" Summers^1,2,6,5 b. September 22, 1925, d. December 6, 2005

Mother

Ruth Victoria Hayes^1,2,6,5 b. December 15, 1928, d. November 6, 2011

Carl Edward Summers was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, Lodi, Medina Co., Ohio.^2,7 His Social Security Number was 299-40-4212.⁸ He married Susie Unknown.² Carl Edward Summers was born on January 1, 1946 at Sutton, Braxton Co., West Virginia.^8,7,4,9,5 He married Martha Bell Tenney on March 15, 1970 at Wayne Co., Ohio.^10,11 Carl Edward Summers died on December 10, 1977 at Akron, Summit Co., Ohio, at age 31.^2,3,7,9 He Lodi - Police are still searching for clues in last Monday's hit skip accident that killed Capt. Carl Summers. Summers, 31, a seven-year veteran of the Lodi Police Department, died at 7 a. m. Saturday in the intensive care unit of Akron City Hospital. The Summit County Corner will rule in the case. A spokesman for the Summit County Coroner's office said the ruling may take a while because information must be gathered from the Medina County Sheriff's Department, the Ohio State Highway Patrol and Lodi police, which are conducting a joint investigation of the incident. Summers was struck by a motor vehicle after he and Ptl. Steven Gray had stopped a man for driving an allegedly stolen pick-up truck on Avon Lake Road outside of Lodi. After the pick-up truck was pulled over, the suspect fled the vehicle with Gray in pursuit, and Summers staying back at the parked truck and police vehicles. When Gray returned, he found Summers lying unconscious in the middle of the road. Because Gray was chasing the suspect, he was unable to see or hear what type of vehicle hit Summers, police said. There have been few clues in the case and no positive identification of the hit-skip vehicle, Lodi Police Chief Jim Wantz said. "All we know is it was a motor vehicle that hit Summers," Wantz added. Lodi police are offering a $1,800 reward for any tips leading to the arrest of suspects in the case. Wantz said he hopes to raise as much as $10,000 for the fund. Summers, of Lodi, was a member of the American Federation of Police and Bethany Baptist Church. He was a Vietnam veteran and was awarded the Air Force Commendation medal and citation for meritorious service as a member of the 377th Security Police Squadron while serving as an armored car commander. A graduate of Black River High School, he is survived by his wife, Susie; a daughter, Nancy, parents, the Rev. and Mrs. Carl B. Summers of Lodi; a sister, Mrs. Vickie Brown of Kentucky and three brothers, Samuel of Coventry, England and Richard and David of Lodi. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Lodi. on December 12, 1977.²

Family 1

Susie Unknown

Marriage*

He married Susie Unknown.²

Family 2

Martha Bell Tenney

Marriage*

Carl Edward Summers married Martha Bell Tenney on March 15, 1970 at Wayne Co., Ohio.^10,11

Child

Nancy Sue Summers^2,10,12 b. December 17, 1970, d. September 26, 2020

Citations

[S1355] Medina County Gazette, From the Carlos B. Summers obituary in the Dec 8, 2006 edition.
[S1355] Medina County Gazette, From the Carl Summers death story in the Dec 12, 1977 edition.
[S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
[S12986] Murray Funeral Home, online www.murray-funeral-home.com, From the Richard B. Summers, obituary.
[S12934] Woodlawn Cemetery, Medina Co., OH, online www.findagrave.com.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
[S8614] Parker & Son Funeral Home, online www.parkerfuneralhomes.com, From the Nancy S. Summers obituary.
[S2071] Office of Vital Statistics Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Marriage Index, 1970, 1972-2007.
[S3463] Ohio Vital Records Office, Ohio, Birth Index, 1908-1998.

Dorcas Lewana "Lee" Thompson^1,2,3,4,5

F, b. August 20, 1927, d. July 23, 2010

Father

Rophy Hayse "Hayes" Thompson^6,2 b. January 30, 1900, d. November 27, 1959

Mother

Rata Ethel Paxton^6,7,8,9,10 b. May 6, 1907, d. February 19, 1952

Dorcas Lewana "Lee" Thompson was buried at Evergreen Cemetery, Barrington, Cook Co., Illinois.^4,11 Her Social Security Number was 277-22-7569.¹² She was born on August 20, 1927 at Ivydale, Clay Co., West Virginia; Her gravestone has an incorrect birth year of 1930.^4,11,12 As of July 31, 1954,her married name was Burchell.⁵ She married Stanley Carl Burchell Sr. on July 31, 1954 at Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois.⁵ Dorcas Lewana "Lee" Thompson and Stanley Carl Burchell Sr. were divorced circa 1981.³ Dorcas Lewana "Lee" Thompson died on July 23, 2010 at McHenry, McHenry Co., Illinois, at age 82.^4,11,12 She D. Lewana "Lee" Burchell, nee Thompson, 82, of McHenry, passed away Friday, July 23, 2010, at home. She was born Aug. 20, 1927, in Ivydale, Clay County, W.Va. She was a devoted wife, mother and homemaker, and was a member of Village Church of Barrington. She is survived by her son, Stanley Burchell Jr. of McHenry; her daughter, Cynthia Hoffman of Greenfield, Ind; her grandchildren, Melissa Kreutzer, Tyler Burchell, Emalee Burchell and Nathan Burchell, all of McHenry, and Mary Hoffman and Catherine Hoffman, both of Greenfield; and a great-granddaughter, Onnaliese Kreutzer. She was preceded in death by her brother, Billy Thompson; her sister, JoAnn Thompson Rich; and her daughter, Sandra Lee Burchell. Interment to follow in Evergreen Cemetery in Barrington. on July 26, 2010.⁴

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 335, District 6, Otter, Clay Co., West Virginia

⁶

1940

Dwelling 182, District 8-2, Buffalo, Clay Co., West Virginia

⁷

1950

Dwelling 126, District 89-228, Akron, Summit Co., Ohio

⁹

Occupation

1950

Match making plant worker⁹

Family

Stanley Carl Burchell Sr. b. December 31, 1930, d. March 27, 1992

Marriage*

Dorcas Lewana "Lee" Thompson married Stanley Carl Burchell Sr. on July 31, 1954 at Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois.⁵

Divorce*

Dorcas Lewana "Lee" Thompson and Stanley Carl Burchell Sr. were divorced circa 1981.³

Children

Cynthia Burchell⁴
Billy Burchell⁴
Stanley Carl Burchell Jr.⁴
Sandra Lee Burchell⁴ b. February 14, 1958, d. February 15, 1958

Citations

[S1331] Don Norman, "Descendants of Abner Jehu Paxton."
[S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Rophy Hayse Thompson obituary in the Nov 28, 1959 edition.
[S4763] Hoffman-Burchell, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/68327757/person/44180456345
[S4765] Northwest Herald, The, From the D. Lewana Burchell obituary in the Jul 26, 2010 edition.
[S1897] Cook County Clerk, Cook County, Illinois Marriage Index, 1930-1960.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S1792] Akron Beacon Journal, From the Joann C. Rich obituary in the Sep 6, 1998 edition.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S1792] Akron Beacon Journal, From the Rata Ethel Davis obituary in the Feb 19, 1952 edition.
[S4764] Evergreen Cemetery, Cook Co., IL, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Billy Joe Thompson^1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. August 20, 1930, d. June 5, 1969

Father

Rophy Hayse "Hayes" Thompson^1,4 b. January 30, 1900, d. November 27, 1959

Mother

Rata Ethel Paxton^7,8,9,10,3,4 b. May 6, 1907, d. February 19, 1952

Billy Joe Thompson was buried at Hillside Memorial Park, 1025 Canton Road, Akron, Summit Co., Ohio.^11,5,6 He was born on August 20, 1930 at Ivydale, Clay Co., West Virginia.⁵ He married Nancy Jeanette Lee "Janet" Fincher on June 11, 1949 at Summit Co., Ohio.^8,4,12 Billy Joe Thompson died on June 5, 1969 at Akron, Summit Co., Ohio, at age 38.^2,5,6 He Billy Joe Thompson, 38, of 973 Arlington rd. died Thursday in City Hospital after a long illness. He was born in West Virginia and came to Akron as a child. He was a member of the Lighthouse Point, police department for five years, and in 1961 and 1962 worked as a Summit County deputy sheriff. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police. He leaves his wife, Janet; two sons, Michael and Richard, both at home; three daughters, Billy Jo and Mary, both at home, and Mrs. John Archer, also of Akron; two sisters, Mrs. Lewana Burchell, Chicago, and Mrs. Joan Rich, Akron, and one grandson. Burial will be in Hillside cemetery. on June 6, 1969.⁶

Census Records

1940

Dwelling 182, District 8-2, Buffalo, Clay Co., West Virginia

⁷

1950

Dwelling 126, District 89-228, Akron, Summit Co., Ohio

¹⁰

Occupation

1950

Rubbish truck driver¹⁰

Family

Nancy Jeanette Lee "Janet" Fincher b. December 23, 1933, d. October 22, 1977

Marriage*

Billy Joe Thompson married Nancy Jeanette Lee "Janet" Fincher on June 11, 1949 at Summit Co., Ohio.^8,4,12

Children

Joyce Thompson^8,12
Billie Jo Thompson^8,6,12
Richard Thompson^8,6,12
Michael Thompson^8,6,12
Mary Ellen Thompson+^8,6,12 b. May 5, 1951, d. May 1, 2010

Citations

[S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Rophy Hayse Thompson obituary in the Nov 28, 1959 edition.
[S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
[S1792] Akron Beacon Journal, From the Rata Ethel Davis obituary in the Feb 19, 1952 edition.
[S2883] Summit County Court of Common Pleas - Probate Division, Summit County, Ohio, Marriage Records, 1840-1980.
[S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
[S1792] Akron Beacon Journal, From the Billy Joe Thompson obituary in the Jun 6, 1969 edition.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S1792] Akron Beacon Journal, From the Mary Kerpsie obituary in the May 4, 2010 edition.
[S1792] Akron Beacon Journal, From the Joann C. Rich obituary in the Sep 6, 1998 edition.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S4957] Hillside Memorial Park, Summit Co., OH, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S1792] Akron Beacon Journal, From the Nancy Jeanette Thompson obituary in the Oct 24, 1977 edition.

Constance JoAnn Thompson^1,2

F, b. March 1, 1938, d. September 3, 1998

Father

Rophy Hayse "Hayes" Thompson^1,7,2 b. January 30, 1900, d. November 27, 1959

Mother

Rata Ethel Paxton^{1,3,4,2,5,6,7} b. May 6, 1907, d. February 19, 1952

Constance JoAnn Thompson was buried at Hillside Memorial Park, 1025 Canton Road, Akron, Summit Co., Ohio.^8,4 Her married name was Copp.² Her Social Security Number was 296-32-2271.⁹ She married Frederick R. Copp.² Constance JoAnn Thompson was born on March 1, 1938 at Ivydale, Clay Co., West Virginia.^10,9,4,2,7 She and Frederick R. Copp were divorced on June 4, 1957 at Summit Co., Ohio.² As of December 22, 1962,her married name was Rich.² Constance JoAnn Thompson married James Hardin William Rich Jr. on December 22, 1962 at Summit Co., Ohio.^2,4,11 Constance JoAnn Thompson died on September 3, 1998 at Akron, Summit Co., Ohio, at age 60.^10,9,4 She Joann C. Rich, 60, passed away Sept. 3, 1998 at her residence after a long illness. She was born in Clay Co., W.Va. on March 1, 1938. She is survived by her loving daughters and sons-in-law, Theresa & David Malone, Ruth & David Dishong, Donna Arnold, and Caren & Mike Gray; sister, Lewana Burchell; grandchildren Shaun Setree, Joann Setree, Leah Allen, Breanna Setree, Joshua Holcomb, Shannon Holcomb, and Justin Gray; great grandsons, Triston, and Damian; son-in-law, Bruce Holcomb. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hardin Rich; mother, Rata Thompson; and brother, Bill Thompson. Friends may call at Hillside Mausoleum. on September 6, 1998.⁴

Census Records

1940

Dwelling 182, District 8-2, Buffalo, Clay Co., West Virginia

1950

Dwelling 126, District 89-228, Akron, Summit Co., Ohio

⁵

Family 1

Frederick R. Copp

Marriage*

Constance JoAnn Thompson married Frederick R. Copp.²

Divorce*

Constance JoAnn Thompson and Frederick R. Copp were divorced on June 4, 1957 at Summit Co., Ohio.²

Child

Theresa Copp^4,11,12

Family 2

James Hardin William Rich Jr. b. May 6, 1928, d. May 6, 1989

Marriage*

Constance JoAnn Thompson married James Hardin William Rich Jr. on December 22, 1962 at Summit Co., Ohio.^2,4,11

Children

Ruth Rich^4,11,12
Donna Kay Rich^4,11,12,2 b. May 17, 1958, d. May 25, 2008
Caren L. Rich^4,11,12

Citations

[S4765] Northwest Herald, The, From the D. Lewana Burchell obituary in the Jul 26, 2010 edition.
[S2883] Summit County Court of Common Pleas - Probate Division, Summit County, Ohio, Marriage Records, 1840-1980.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S1792] Akron Beacon Journal, From the Joann C. Rich obituary in the Sep 6, 1998 edition.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S1792] Akron Beacon Journal, From the Rata Ethel Davis obituary in the Feb 19, 1952 edition.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S4957] Hillside Memorial Park, Summit Co., OH, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
[S1792] Akron Beacon Journal, From the Donna K. Arnold obituary in the Jun 1, 2008 edition.
[S1792] Akron Beacon Journal, From the Hardin W. Rich, Jr. obituary in the May 8, 1989 edition.

James Harris King^1,2,3,4,5

M, b. July 10, 1929, d. August 18, 1994

Father

Henry Clay King^1,3,6,5,7 b. April 3, 1900, d. March 16, 1996

Mother

Dorcus Adeline Paxton^1,3,6,5,7 b. September 10, 1911, d. May 15, 2000

James Harris King was buried at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, 9560 Acme Road, Seville, Medina Co., Ohio.^2,6 His Social Security Number was 232-48-3789.⁸ He was born on July 10, 1929 at Ivydale, Clay Co., West Virginia.^2,4,8,6,9 He married Mary Ellen Labo in 1952.^2,10 James Harris King died on August 18, 1994 at Akron, Summit Co., Ohio, at age 65.^2,4,8,6,9 He James H. King, 65, died August 18, 1994 at Akron City Hospital after a 7-month illness. Mr. King was born in Ivydale, W. Va., and resided in Wadsworth over 40 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during Korea, and employed at Ford Motor Engine Plant 2, retiring in 1990 with 35 years of service. He was a member of Doylestown V.F.W. Post 6312. Mr. King is survived by wife, Mary; daughter, Debra Kerns; sons, Kenneth and Larry, all of Wadsworth, James Jr. of Rittman, Tennis of Barberton; daughter, Tammy Hutchison of Jeromesville; 21 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; parents, Henry and Adiline of Ivydale, W. Va; brothers, Van, Rodney and Henry; sisters, Wavie King, Charlotte Deer, Sue Lough and Joyce Anderson. Interment at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. on August 20, 1994.⁶

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 337, District 6, Otter, Clay Co., West Virginia

1950

Dwelling 148, District 8-13, Otter, Clay Co., West Virginia

⁷

Occupation

1950

Coal miner⁷

Family

Mary Ellen Labo b. April 1, 1933, d. November 10, 2000

Marriage*

James Harris King married Mary Ellen Labo in 1952.^2,10

Children

Kenneth King^6,10,11
Larry King^6,10,11
James Harris King Jr.^6,10,11
Deborah Grace "Debra" King+^2,6,10,11 b. January 8, 1952, d. May 23, 1998
Tennis Lee King+^6,10,11 b. January 22, 1958, d. July 23, 2022
Tammy Denise King^6,10,11,12

Citations

[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S4766] Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Medina Co., OH, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Wavie Areleta King obituary in an unknown edition.
[S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
[S4760] Medina County Life, online http://www.medinacountylife.com, From the Rodney David King obituary in the May 7, 2017 edition.
[S1792] Akron Beacon Journal, From the James H. King obituary in the Aug 20, 1994 edition.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
[S1792] Akron Beacon Journal, From the Mary Ellen King obituary in the Nov 12, 2000 edition.
[S12988] Silva-Hostetler Funeral Home, online www.silva-hostetler.com, From the Tennis Lee King obituary.
[S2883] Summit County Court of Common Pleas - Probate Division, Summit County, Ohio, Marriage Records, 1840-1980.

Kenneth Russell Nicholas^1,2,3,4

M, b. May 21, 1942, d. November 13, 2016

Father

Russell Roscoe Nicholas^1,2,3,5 b. July 3, 1920, d. June 25, 1999

Mother

Rena Malinda Paxton^1,2,3,5 b. June 10, 1923, d. December 19, 2020

Kenneth Russell Nicholas was buried at Moore Fork Cemetery, Moore Fork Road, Ossia, Clay Co., West Virginia.⁴ He Surrounded by his loving family, Kenneth Russell Nicholas, 74, of Fayetteville, WV, formerly of Charleston, entered into rest peacefully on Sunday, November 13, 2016 following a long illness. Born May 21, 1942 at Widen, WV he was the son of Rena Paxton Nicholas of Fayetteville and the late Russell Nicholas. A devoted son, brother, father and grandfather, he touched many lives throughout his career as a certified nursing assistant and caregiver. Kenneth was a Christian and attended Crooked Run Church. He enjoyed spending time with his family, gardening, and hiking with his dog. He will always be remembered for his peaceful nature and the kindness he showed to others. In addition to his mother, Rena, he is survived by sister, Linda (Dick) White of Sutton; brother, Larry (Mary) Nicholas of Troutman, NC; daughter, Melissa Adkins of Robson; son and daughter-in-law, Clifford and Trinity Nicholas of Mt. Carbon; son-in-law, Tracy Adkins of Fayetteville; grandchildren, Emily Patrick, Sarah and Earl Dunlap, Samantha Patrick, Valerie Adkins, and Russell and Raven Nicholas; great grandchildren, Bralen Jones and Roelynn Dunlap; an his dog, Toby, who was his best friend. The family would like to thank Hidden Valley Center and Bowers Hospice House in Beckley for the care Kenneth received. A special thank you also goes to Tracy Adkins for the wonderful care he provided.³ He was born on May 21, 1942 at Widen, Clay Co., West Virginia.^3,4 He died on November 13, 2016 at West Virginia at age 74.^3,4

Census Records

1950

Dwelling 152, District 10-68, Kanawha, Fayette Co., West Virginia

⁵

Family

Children

Melissa Nicholas³
Clifford Nicholas³

Citations

[S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Russell R. Nicholas obituary in the Jun 27, 1999 edition.
[S5184] Montgomery Herald, From the Rena M. Paxton Nicholas obituary in the Jan 7, 2021 edition.
[S1902] Tyree Funeral Home Inc. Obituary Archive, online http://www.tyreefuneralhome.com/, From the Kenneth Russell Nicholas obituary.
[S4757] Moore Fork Cemetery, Clay Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.