Johnnie Ray Paxton1,2

M, b. July 6, 1958, d. August 10, 2020
FatherDonald Keith Paxton Sr.1,2 b. April 20, 1923, d. April 2, 1997
MotherBetty May Shuttlesworth1,2 b. April 26, 1926, d. April 7, 2001
     Johnnie Ray Paxton Johnnie Ray Paxton, 62, of Fairmont, passed away at his home on Monday, August 10, 2020. He was born on July 06, 1958, in Baltimore, Maryland, a son of the late Donald K. Paxton Sr. and Betty Mae (Shuttlesworth) Paxton. Johnnie will be remembered as a kind, loving person, who cared for everyone. He was fun to be around and share stories with. He is survived by brothers, Donald Paxton and wife, Carol Ann, Larry Patxon and his wife, Cathy, Terry Paxton and his wife, Juanita and Eddie Paxton and sisters, Joannie Mariner and Faith Ann Depinto. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brother, Robert Paxton.2 He was born on July 6, 1958 at Baltimore, Maryland.2 He died on August 10, 2020 at Fairmont, Marion Co., West Virginia, at age 62.2

Citations

  1. [S1268] Dominion Post, From the Betty May Shuttlesworth Paxton obituary in the Apr 8, 2001 edition.
  2. [S12955] Carpenter & Ford Funeral Home, online www.carpenterandford.com, From the Johnnie Ray Paxton obituary.

Martha Frances Walker1

F, b. October 17, 1905, d. 1977
     Martha Frances Walker was buried at Shinnston Masonic Cemetery, 1359 South Pike Street, Shinnston, Harrison Co., West Virginia.2 She was born on October 17, 1905 at Clay Co., West Virginia.3,1 As of March 30, 1923,her married name was Paxton.1 She married Raymond Howard "Ray" Paxton, son of Charles Abner Paxton and Bertha Corbin "Birdie" Procious, on March 30, 1923 at Elkhurst, Clay Co., West Virginia.4,5,6,1 Martha Frances Walker died in 1977.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 240, District 24, Lincoln, Clay Co., West Virginia3
1940Dwelling 142, District 25-39, Lincoln, Marion Co., West Virginia7

Family

Raymond Howard "Ray" Paxton b. April 1, 1904, d. December 22, 1947
Marriage*Martha Frances Walker married Raymond Howard "Ray" Paxton, son of Charles Abner Paxton and Bertha Corbin "Birdie" Procious, on March 30, 1923 at Elkhurst, Clay Co., West Virginia.4,5,6,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Paxton-Walker marriage record.
  2. [S8215] Shinnston Masonic Cemetery, Harrison Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Raymond Howard Paxton death certificate.
  5. [S1331] Don Norman, "Descendants of Abner Jehu Paxton."
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Dufour-Paxton marriage certificate.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Helen Christine Paxton death certificate.
  9. [S7141] Domico Funeral Home, online www.domicofh.com/, From the Mary J. Ryan obituary.
  10. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Moore-Paxton marriage record.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Helen Christine Paxton1,2

F, b. circa December, 1924, d. February 8, 1925
FatherRaymond Howard "Ray" Paxton1,2 b. April 1, 1904, d. December 22, 1947
MotherMartha Frances Walker1,2 b. October 17, 1905, d. 1977
     Helen Christine Paxton was born circa December, 1924 at Marion Co., West Virginia.1 She died on February 8, 1925 at Ida May, Marion Co., West Virginia.1

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Helen Christine Paxton death certificate.
  2. [S7141] Domico Funeral Home, online www.domicofh.com/, From the Mary J. Ryan obituary.

Lessie Cain1,2,3

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

Census Records

1920Dwelling 272, District 32, Lincoln, Marion Co., West Virginia6
1930Dwelling 226, District 24, Lincoln, Marion Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 306, District 25-39, Lincoln, Marion Co., West Virginia7
1950Dwelling 39, District 25-56, Carolina, Marion Co., West Virginia8

Family

Riley Leonard Paxton b. June 5, 1896, d. March 20, 1961
Marriage*Lessie Cain married Riley Leonard Paxton, son of Charles Abner Paxton and Bertha Corbin "Birdie" Procious, on April 13, 1919 at Widen, Clay Co., West Virginia.1,2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1350] Sterling Family Tree, online http://awtc.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:2836654&id=I562498609
  2. [S1487] Frank L. Cain, "Charles A. Paxton," e-mail to Sc ott Schaffer, Oct 1, 2007.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Paxton-Cain marriage certificate.
  4. [S8215] Shinnston Masonic Cemetery, Harrison Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S918] Michigan Department of Vital and Health Records, Michigan Death Index, 1971-1996.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Paxton-Cutlip marriage record.
  12. [S2877] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973.

Mabel Virginia Paxton1

F, b. March 22, 1920, d. October 6, 2004
FatherRiley Leonard Paxton1 b. June 5, 1896, d. March 20, 1961
MotherLessie Cain1 b. March 13, 1900, d. March 10, 1971
     Her Social Security Number was 372-24-0143.1 Mabel Virginia Paxton was buried at National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 North Cave Creek Road, Phoenix, Maricopa Co., Arizona.2 Her married name was Wereb.3 She married Elmer Carl Wereb Sr.3 Mabel Virginia Paxton was born on March 22, 1920 at Ida May, Marion Co., West Virginia.1,2 As of September 3, 1961,her married name was Young.4 She married Frederick Wayne Young on September 3, 1961 at Clark Co., Nevada.4 Mabel Virginia Paxton died on October 6, 2004 at age 84.1,2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 226, District 24, Lincoln, Marion Co., West Virginia5
1940Dwelling 334, District 25-39, Lincoln, Marion Co., West Virginia3

Family 1

Elmer Carl Wereb Sr. b. August 21, 1918, d. June 15, 1985
Marriage*Mabel Virginia Paxton married Elmer Carl Wereb Sr.3 
Children

Family 2

Frederick Wayne Young b. March 25, 1927, d. May 22, 2012
Marriage*Mabel Virginia Paxton married Frederick Wayne Young on September 3, 1961 at Clark Co., Nevada.4 

Citations

  1. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  2. [S2920] National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, Phoenix, AZ, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=cannaday&GSfn=albert&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=36483168&CRid=109431&df=all&
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S1491] Office of Vital Records Nevada State Health Division, Nevada Marriage Index, 1956-2005.
  5. [S1350] Sterling Family Tree, online http://awtc.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:2836654&id=I562498609
  6. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Dolly Mae Paxton1,2,3

F, b. May 27, 1921, d. April 30, 1991
FatherRiley Leonard Paxton1,4,3 b. June 5, 1896, d. March 20, 1961
MotherLessie Cain1,4,3 b. March 13, 1900, d. March 10, 1971
     Her married name was Phillips.5 Dolly Mae Paxton and Jack Everett Yost were divorced.6 Dolly Mae Paxton was born on May 27, 1921 at Ida May, Marion Co., West Virginia.2,7,3,5 She married Steve Phillips in 1937.5 As of September 26, 1942,her married name was Yost. Dolly Mae Paxton married Jack Everett Yost on September 26, 1942 at Marion Co., West Virginia. Dolly Mae Paxton died on April 30, 1991 at Largo, Pinellas Co., Florida, at age 69.2,7,5 She PHILLIPS, Dolly M., 69, of Largo, died Tuesday (April 30, 1991) at Sun Coast Hospital, Largo. She was born in Idamay, W.Va., and came here in 1981 from Michigan. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband, Steve; three sons, Sam Phillips, Tampa, Mike Phillips, Ormond Beach, and Richard Yost, Baltimore; a daughter, Wanda Epperson, Largo; a brother, Eugene Paxton, Livonia, Mich; a sister, Mabel Young, Sun City, Ariz; 10 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. on May 4, 1991.5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 226, District 24, Lincoln, Marion Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 306, District 25-39, Lincoln, Marion Co., West Virginia4

Family 1

Steve Phillips b. August 7, 1918, d. May 10, 2018
Marriage*Dolly Mae Paxton married Steve Phillips in 1937.5 
Children
  • Michael "Mike" Phillips5
  • Samuel Phillips4,5

Family 2
Child
  • Wanda L. Paxton5

Family 3

Jack Everett Yost b. May 23, 1920, d. June 12, 1950
Divorce*Dolly Mae Paxton and Jack Everett Yost were divorced.6 
Marriage* Dolly Mae Paxton married Jack Everett Yost on September 26, 1942 at Marion Co., West Virginia. 
Child

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S1663] St. Petersburg Times, From the Dolly M. Phillips obituary in the May 4, 1991 edition.
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Jack Everett Yost death certificate.
  7. [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.
  8. [S12958] Singleton Funeral & Cremation Services, online www.singletonfuneralhome.com, From the Richard Lee Yost, Sr. obituary.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Ralph Eugene Paxton1,2,3

M, b. June 15, 1928
FatherRiley Leonard Paxton1,3,4 b. June 5, 1896, d. March 20, 1961
MotherLessie Cain1,3,4 b. March 13, 1900, d. March 10, 1971
     Ralph Eugene Paxton was born on June 15, 1928 at Carolina, Marion Co., West Virginia.2,3 He married Patricia Ann Cutlip on June 27, 1948 at Farmington, Marion Co., West Virginia.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 226, District 24, Lincoln, Marion Co., West Virginia5
1940Dwelling 306, District 25-39, Lincoln, Marion Co., West Virginia1

Family

Patricia Ann Cutlip b. March 1, 1930
Marriage*Ralph Eugene Paxton married Patricia Ann Cutlip on June 27, 1948 at Farmington, Marion Co., West Virginia.3 

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [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.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Paxton-Cutlip marriage record.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S1350] Sterling Family Tree, online http://awtc.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:2836654&id=I562498609

Steve Phillips1,2,3

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

Family

Dolly Mae Paxton b. May 27, 1921, d. April 30, 1991
Marriage*He married Dolly Mae Paxton, daughter of Riley Leonard Paxton and Lessie Cain, in 1937.1 
Children
  • Michael "Mike" Phillips1
  • Samuel Phillips4,1

Citations

  1. [S1663] St. Petersburg Times, From the Dolly M. Phillips obituary in the May 4, 1991 edition.
  2. [S8047] Greenwood Cemetery, Volusia Co., FL, online www.findagrave.com.
  3. [S12959] Woodward Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, online www.dalewoodwardfuneralhomes.com, From the Steve Phillips obituary.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Jack Everett Yost1,2

M, b. May 23, 1920, d. June 12, 1950
     Jack Everett Yost was buried at Barrackville Cemetery, Marion Co., Florida.1,2 He and Dolly Mae Paxton were divorced.1 Jack Everett Yost was born on May 23, 1920 at Marion Co., West Virginia.1,2 He married Dolly Mae Paxton, daughter of Riley Leonard Paxton and Lessie Cain, on September 26, 1942 at Marion Co., West Virginia. Jack Everett Yost died on June 12, 1950 at Farmington, Marion Co., West Virginia, at age 30; Struck by a train.1,2

Family

Dolly Mae Paxton b. May 27, 1921, d. April 30, 1991
Divorce*He and Dolly Mae Paxton were divorced.1 
Marriage* Jack Everett Yost married Dolly Mae Paxton, daughter of Riley Leonard Paxton and Lessie Cain, on September 26, 1942 at Marion Co., West Virginia. 
Child

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Jack Everett Yost death certificate.
  2. [S12957] Barrackville Cemetery, Marion Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  3. [S12958] Singleton Funeral & Cremation Services, online www.singletonfuneralhome.com, From the Richard Lee Yost, Sr. obituary.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Nora Lee Paxton1

F, b. November 17, 1940, d. November 17, 1940
FatherRiley Leonard Paxton2 b. June 5, 1896, d. March 20, 1961
MotherLessie Cain2 b. March 13, 1900, d. March 10, 1971
     Nora Lee Paxton was buried at Bock Cemetery, Ida May, Marion Co., West Virginia.2 She died on November 17, 1940 at Carolina, Marion Co., West Virginia.2 She was born on November 17, 1940 at Carolina, Marion Co., West Virginia.2

Citations

  1. [S1487] Frank L. Cain, "Charles A. Paxton," e-mail to Sc ott Schaffer, Oct 1, 2007.
  2. [S2877] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973.

Gertrude Jane "Gertie" Legg1,2

F, b. February 26, 1895, d. January 20, 1976
     Her Social Security Number was 234-96-4641.3 Gertrude Jane "Gertie" Legg was buried at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Wallback, Roane Co., West Virginia.4,5 She was born on February 26, 1895 at Clay Co., West Virginia.3,6 As of January 18, 1920,her married name was Paxton.6 She married Oscar Winfield Paxton, son of Charles Abner Paxton and Bertha Corbin "Birdie" Procious, on January 18, 1920 at Clay Co., West Virginia.2,6 Gertrude Jane "Gertie" Legg died on January 20, 1976 at Wallback, Clay Co., West Virginia, at age 80.3,4 She Mrs. Gertie Jane Paxton, 81, of Wallback, Clay County, died Tuesday at home. She was a Methodist. Surviving: sons, Oscar J. of Valleyfork, Orval of Wallback, Robert of Cleveland, Ohio; daughter, Mrs. Elma Butcher of Gauley Bridge; sisters, Mrs. Maude Brown and Mrs. Flora Paxton, both of Florida, Mrs. Sarah Cobb of Teays Valley, Mrs. Sylvia Vineyard of Newton; 18 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Wallback. on January 22, 1976.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 444, District 24, Lincoln, Marion Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 291, District 8-4, Henry, Clay Co., West Virginia7

Family

Oscar Winfield Paxton b. July 28, 1898, d. June 29, 1974
Marriage*Gertrude Jane "Gertie" Legg married Oscar Winfield Paxton, son of Charles Abner Paxton and Bertha Corbin "Birdie" Procious, on January 18, 1920 at Clay Co., West Virginia.2,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1351] My West Virginia Hertiage, online http://awtc.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:2817991&id=I128
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Gertie Jane Paxton obituary in the Jan 22, 1976 edition.
  5. [S8158] Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Clay Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Paxton-Legg marriage record.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Paxton-Bullard marriage record.
  9. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Elma E. Butcher obituary in the Nov 17, 2009 edition.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Paxton-Gray marriage record.
  11. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Oscar Junior Paxton obituary in the Mar 3, 2007 edition.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  13. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Oscar Winfield Paxton obituary in the Jul 1, 1974 edition.
  14. [S8180] Pennington-Smith Funeral Home, online www.penningtonfuneral.com, From the Orval Kenneth Paxton obituary.
  15. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  16. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Paxton-Osborne marriage record.
  17. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Butcher-Paxton marriage record.
  18. [S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.

David Charles Paxton Sr.1,2,3,4,5

M, b. March 1, 1922, d. November 27, 1972
FatherOscar Winfield Paxton1,2,6,7 b. July 28, 1898, d. June 29, 1974
MotherGertrude Jane "Gertie" Legg1,2,6,7 b. February 26, 1895, d. January 20, 1976
     David Charles Paxton Sr. was buried at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Wallback, Roane Co., West Virginia.3,5 His Social Security Number was 234-24-8302.8 He was born on March 1, 1922 at Ivydale, Clay Co., West Virginia.2,3,9,4,8,5 He married Nanny Macel Bullard on October 11, 1955 at Valley Fork, Clay Co., West Virginia.10,2,11,3 David Charles Paxton Sr. died on November 27, 1972 at Medina, Medina Co., Ohio, at age 50.12,3,9,5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 444, District 24, Lincoln, Marion Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 291, District 8-4, Henry, Clay Co., West Virginia6

Family

Nanny Macel Bullard b. October 18, 1932, d. July 12, 2014
Marriage*David Charles Paxton Sr. married Nanny Macel Bullard on October 11, 1955 at Valley Fork, Clay Co., West Virginia.10,2,11,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Paxton-Bullard marriage record.
  3. [S8158] Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Clay Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [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.
  5. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Elma E. Butcher obituary in the Nov 17, 2009 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  10. [S1351] My West Virginia Hertiage, online http://awtc.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:2817991&id=I128
  11. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Nanny Macel Bullard Paxton obituary.
  12. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  13. [S1574] Huntsville Times, The, From the Paul A. Paxton obituary in the Oct 20, 2010 edition.
  14. [S1574] Huntsville Times, The, From the David Charles Paxton Jr. obituary in the Sep 23, 2007 edition.

Oscar Winfield Paxton Jr.1,2,3

M, b. April 28, 1924, d. March 1, 2007
FatherOscar Winfield Paxton1,4,5,6,7,8,3 b. July 28, 1898, d. June 29, 1974
MotherGertrude Jane "Gertie" Legg1,4,5,6,7,8,3,9 b. February 26, 1895, d. January 20, 1976
     Oscar Winfield Paxton Jr. was buried at Gray Cemetery, Valley Fork, Clay Co., West Virginia.7 His Social Security Number was 236-30-6542.8 He was born on April 28, 1924 at Ida May, Marion Co., West Virginia.4,2,7,10,8,11 He married Catherine Genevieve Gray in February, 1946 at Clay Co., West Virginia.12,13,14,4,15 Oscar Winfield Paxton Jr. died on March 1, 2007 at Ivydale, Clay Co., West Virginia, at age 82.10,7,11 He Oscar Junior Paxton, 83, of Wallback entered into rest March 1, 2007, at Laurel Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Ivydale. Born on April 28, 1924, at Idamay, he was the son of the late Oscar Winfield and Gertie Jean Paxton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Lloyd Paxton. He was retired from Union Carbide Corporation, a member of Valley Ridge Church and an Air Force veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, Catherine Genevieve Paxton of Wallback; son, Charles Edward "Toot" Paxton of Wallback; brothers, Orville K. "Smokey" Paxton of Wallback and Robert Ralph Paxton of Florida; sister, Elma Butcher of Clay; grandchildren, Angela M. Paxton of South Charleston, Terri R. Paxton of Fairmont, Michael Lloyd Paxton of Charleston, Kelly Jo Paxton of Ivydale and Chris Summers of Ivydale; and great-grandchildren, Ian Paxton of Clay and Seth and Asia Summers of Ivydale. Burial will follow in the Gray Cemetery, Valley Fork. on March 3, 2007.7

Census Records

1930Dwelling 444, District 24, Lincoln, Marion Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 291, District 8-4, Henry, Clay Co., West Virginia5

Family

Catherine Genevieve Gray b. June 30, 1926, d. January 4, 2018
Marriage*Oscar Winfield Paxton Jr. married Catherine Genevieve Gray in February, 1946 at Clay Co., West Virginia.12,13,14,4,15 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [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.
  3. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Oscar Winfield Paxton obituary in the Jul 1, 1974 edition.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Paxton-Gray marriage record.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Elma E. Butcher obituary in the Nov 17, 2009 edition.
  7. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Oscar Junior Paxton obituary in the Mar 3, 2007 edition.
  8. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  9. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Gertie Jane Paxton obituary in the Jan 22, 1976 edition.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  12. [S1351] My West Virginia Hertiage, online http://awtc.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:2817991&id=I128
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Beverley May Paxton death certificate.
  14. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Okey David Paxton death certificate.
  15. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Catherine Genevieve Paxton obituary in the Jan 6, 2018 edition.
  16. [S10478] Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Roane Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.

Orval Kenneth "Smokey" Paxton1,2,3,4

M, b. April 10, 1926, d. February 21, 2009
FatherOscar Winfield Paxton1,5,6,2,7,8,9,10 b. July 28, 1898, d. June 29, 1974
MotherGertrude Jane "Gertie" Legg1,5,6,2,7,8,9,11,10 b. February 26, 1895, d. January 20, 1976
     His Social Security Number was 236-38-4024.12 Orval Kenneth "Smokey" Paxton was buried at Pine Ridge Cemetery, Valley Fork, Clay Co., West Virginia.13 He was born on April 10, 1926 at Widen, Clay Co., West Virginia.12,2,3,8,4,10 He married Arleta Pearl Osborne on June 8, 1948 at Wallback, Clay Co., West Virginia.2,10 Orval Kenneth "Smokey" Paxton died on February 21, 2009 at Wallback, Clay Co., West Virginia, at age 82.12,2,4 He Orval Kenneth "Smokey" Paxton, 82, of Wallback passed away Saturday, February 21, 2009 at home following a short illness. Smokey was born April 10, 1926 in Clay County, and was the son of the late Oscar Winfield and Gertie Jane Paxton of Wallback. He was also preceded in death by his two sons, Orval Kenneth "Joe Joe" Paxton, Jr. and Mark Allen Paxton, grandsons Michael Butcher and Ronald Glen Holcomb Jr. He was retired for Union Carbide of Alloy, WV. He served in the U.S. Army and was a WWII Veteran. He was a long standing member of the Odd Fellows Lodge of Clay. Smokey is survived by his wife of 60 years Pearl Paxton of Wallback; daughters and sons-in-law Veronica and Mike Butcher of Clay, Shelly and Jimmy Stalnaker of Wallback, Denise and Timmy Brown of Wallback; sons Brian Paxton of Valley Fork, James Paxton of Wallback, son and daughter-in-law John Paul and Jennifer Paxton of Wallback, 12 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, brother Ralph Paxton of Florida, and sister Elma Butcher of Big Otter. on February 22, 2009.14,2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 444, District 24, Lincoln, Marion Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 291, District 8-4, Henry, Clay Co., West Virginia5

Family

Arleta Pearl Osborne b. January 27, 1930
Marriage*Orval Kenneth "Smokey" Paxton married Arleta Pearl Osborne on June 8, 1948 at Wallback, Clay Co., West Virginia.2,10 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S8180] Pennington-Smith Funeral Home, online www.penningtonfuneral.com, From the Orval Kenneth Paxton obituary.
  3. [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.
  4. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Elma E. Butcher obituary in the Nov 17, 2009 edition.
  7. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Oscar Junior Paxton obituary in the Mar 3, 2007 edition.
  8. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  9. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Oscar Winfield Paxton obituary in the Jul 1, 1974 edition.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Paxton-Osborne marriage record.
  11. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Gertie Jane Paxton obituary in the Jan 22, 1976 edition.
  12. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  13. [S8179] Pine Ridge Cemetery, Clay Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  14. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Orval Paxton obituary in the Feb 22, 2009 edition.
  15. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Elma Elizabeth Paxton1,2,3

F, b. August 15, 1928, d. November 14, 2009
FatherOscar Winfield Paxton1,2,4,5,6,7,3 b. July 28, 1898, d. June 29, 1974
MotherGertrude Jane "Gertie" Legg1,2,4,5,6,7,3,8 b. February 26, 1895, d. January 20, 1976
     Elma Elizabeth Paxton was buried at Butcher Family Cemetery, Maysel, Clay Co., West Virginia.5 Her Social Security Number was 236-40-5920.9 She was born on August 15, 1928 at Ida May, Marion Co., West Virginia.2,9,5 As of February 23, 1946,her married name was Butcher.2 She married Cecil Carmel Butcher on February 23, 1946 at Valley Fork, Clay Co., West Virginia.10,2,5 Elma Elizabeth Paxton died on November 14, 2009 at Ivydale, Clay Co., West Virginia, at age 81.9,5 She Elma E. Butcher, 81, of Clay, and formerly of Gauley Bridge, passed away at Laurel Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on Saturday, November 14, 2009, after a long illness. Born August 15, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Oscar and Gertie Paxton. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband, Cecil, an infant son, Terry Craig Butcher, daughter, Linda Kay Jones, brothers, David, Oscar Junior and Orval (Smokey) Paxton. She was a retired waitress and cook from Gauley Bridge Bus Station. Surviving are her son, Michael Butcher and wife Hilda of Maysel; nephew, Tommy Butcher, and wife, Dorothy, of Elkview; granddaughter, Carrie McCumbers, and husband, Joey, of Maysel; grandsons, David Jones II, of Gauley Bridge, Terry Jones and wife, Kim, of West Palm Beach, Fla; brothers, Ralph Paxton, and wife, Carol, of Clermont, Fla; son-in-law, David Jones, and wife, Connie, of Evans; and five great-grandchildren. The family would like to send a special thank you to the staff of Laurel Nursing and Rehabilitation center for the excellent and loving care they gave to Elma. Burial will be in Butcher Family Cemetery, Maysel. on November 17, 2009.5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 444, District 24, Lincoln, Marion Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 291, District 8-4, Henry, Clay Co., West Virginia4
1940Dwelling 291, District 8-4, Henry, Clay Co., West Virginia4

Family

Cecil Carmel Butcher b. September 24, 1916, d. May 22, 2001
Marriage*Elma Elizabeth Paxton married Cecil Carmel Butcher on February 23, 1946 at Valley Fork, Clay Co., West Virginia.10,2,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Butcher-Paxton marriage record.
  3. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Oscar Winfield Paxton obituary in the Jul 1, 1974 edition.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Elma E. Butcher obituary in the Nov 17, 2009 edition.
  6. [S8180] Pennington-Smith Funeral Home, online www.penningtonfuneral.com, From the Orval Kenneth Paxton obituary.
  7. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Oscar Junior Paxton obituary in the Mar 3, 2007 edition.
  8. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Gertie Jane Paxton obituary in the Jan 22, 1976 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S1351] My West Virginia Hertiage, online http://awtc.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:2817991&id=I128
  11. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Cecil C. Butcher obituary in the May 24, 2001 edition.
  12. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Linda Kay Jones obituary in the May 25, 2002 edition.
  13. [S2877] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973.

Nanny Macel Bullard1,2

F, b. October 18, 1932, d. July 12, 2014
     Nanny Macel Bullard Nanny "Macel" (Bullard) Paxton, 81, of Huntsville, Ala., passed away Saturday, July 12, 2014, at home following a lengthy illness. She was a warm and caring person whose family was the center of her world. Macel was born in Granny's Creek, W.Va., on Oct. 18, 1932, the daughter of Harley and Ona (Hunt) Bullard, who preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death were her husband, David Paxton Sr; sons, David Paxton Jr. and Paul Paxton; daughter, Glenna "Jean" Jones and husband, Jerry; grandparents; brothers, Coy Dennis Bullard and wife, Bonnie, Russell Richard Bullard and Larry Gene Bullard; sister, Rosemary Beckett and husband, Loy Richard Beckett; brother-in-law, Carl Hamrick; niece, Barbara (Bullard) Connor; and great-nephew, Joshua Hartzell. Macel is survived by two sisters, Virgie "Olive" Hamrick of Whitesville, W.Va., and Mona (Sam) Haid of Elkview, W.Va; grandchildren, Christopher Paxton, Rachel Paxton, Jerry "Jay" Jones Jr., Melissa Jones and Jesse Paxton, all of Huntsville, Ala; great-granchildren, Payton, Bryson and Alisa; sisters-in-law, Janice Bullard of Clyde, Ohio, and Diana Bullard of Norwalk, Ohio; and many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.2 She was buried at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Wallback, Roane Co., West Virginia.3 She was born on October 18, 1932 at Ovapa, Clay Co., West Virginia.1,2,3,4 As of before October 11, 1955,her married name was Short.1 She married Unknown Short before October 11, 1955.1 As of October 11, 1955,her married name was Paxton.1 Nanny Macel Bullard married David Charles Paxton Sr., son of Oscar Winfield Paxton and Gertrude Jane "Gertie" Legg, on October 11, 1955 at Valley Fork, Clay Co., West Virginia.5,1,2,3 As of May 18, 1979,her married name was Sansbury.6 Nanny Macel Bullard married Robert L. Sansbury on May 18, 1979 at Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio.6 Nanny Macel Bullard died on July 12, 2014 at Huntsville, Madison Co., Alabama, at age 81.2,4

Family 1

Unknown Short
Marriage*She married Unknown Short before October 11, 1955.1 

Family 2

David Charles Paxton Sr. b. March 1, 1922, d. November 27, 1972
Marriage*Nanny Macel Bullard married David Charles Paxton Sr., son of Oscar Winfield Paxton and Gertrude Jane "Gertie" Legg, on October 11, 1955 at Valley Fork, Clay Co., West Virginia.5,1,2,3 
Children

Family 3

Robert L. Sansbury
Marriage*Nanny Macel Bullard married Robert L. Sansbury on May 18, 1979 at Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio.6 

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Paxton-Bullard marriage record.
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Nanny Macel Bullard Paxton obituary.
  3. [S8158] Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Clay Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S1351] My West Virginia Hertiage, online http://awtc.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:2817991&id=I128
  6. [S2071] Office of Vital Statistics Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Marriage Index, 1970, 1972-2007.
  7. [S1574] Huntsville Times, The, From the Paul A. Paxton obituary in the Oct 20, 2010 edition.
  8. [S1574] Huntsville Times, The, From the David Charles Paxton Jr. obituary in the Sep 23, 2007 edition.
  9. [S1574] Huntsville Times, The, From the Glenna Jean Jones obituary in the Jan 19, 2011 edition.

Catherine Genevieve Gray1

F, b. June 30, 1926, d. January 4, 2018
     Catherine Genevieve Gray was buried at Gray Cemetery, Valley Fork, Clay Co., West Virginia.1 She was born on June 30, 1926 at Spring Hill, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2,1 As of February, 1946,her married name was Paxton.3,2 She married Oscar Winfield Paxton Jr., son of Oscar Winfield Paxton and Gertrude Jane "Gertie" Legg, in February, 1946 at Clay Co., West Virginia.3,4,5,2,1 Catherine Genevieve Gray died on January 4, 2018 at Clay Co., West Virginia, at age 91.1 She Catherine Genevieve Paxton, 91, of Wallback, entered into rest Thursday, January 4, 2018. Born June 30, 1926, in Spring Hill, she was the daughter of the late Stevenson and Lola (Osborne) Gray. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by husband, Oscar Paxton, and son, Lloyd Paxton. Genevieve is survived by her son, Charles "Toot" (Patricia "Trish") Paxton of Wallback; grandchildren, Michael Paxton, Angela (Andy) Gardner, Terri (Jason) Kelly, Chrissy Summers and Kelly Paxton; great-grandchildren, Andre Kelly, Jackson Kelly, Eli Gardner and Ian Paxton; brothers, Robert (Diana) Gray and Ronald (Marie) Gray of Wadsworth, Ohio. Burial will be in Gray Cemetery, Valley Fork. on January 6, 2018.1

Family

Oscar Winfield Paxton Jr. b. April 28, 1924, d. March 1, 2007
Marriage*She married Oscar Winfield Paxton Jr., son of Oscar Winfield Paxton and Gertrude Jane "Gertie" Legg, in February, 1946 at Clay Co., West Virginia.3,4,5,2,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Catherine Genevieve Paxton obituary in the Jan 6, 2018 edition.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Paxton-Gray marriage record.
  3. [S1351] My West Virginia Hertiage, online http://awtc.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:2817991&id=I128
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Beverley May Paxton death certificate.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Okey David Paxton death certificate.
  6. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Oscar Junior Paxton obituary in the Mar 3, 2007 edition.
  7. [S10478] Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Roane Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.

Arleta Pearl Osborne1,2,3

F, b. January 27, 1930
     Arleta Pearl Osborne was born on January 27, 1930 at Valley Fork, Clay Co., West Virginia.2 As of June 8, 1948,her married name was Paxton.2 She married Orval Kenneth "Smokey" Paxton, son of Oscar Winfield Paxton and Gertrude Jane "Gertie" Legg, on June 8, 1948 at Wallback, Clay Co., West Virginia.1,2

Family

Orval Kenneth "Smokey" Paxton b. April 10, 1926, d. February 21, 2009
Marriage*Arleta Pearl Osborne married Orval Kenneth "Smokey" Paxton, son of Oscar Winfield Paxton and Gertrude Jane "Gertie" Legg, on June 8, 1948 at Wallback, Clay Co., West Virginia.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8180] Pennington-Smith Funeral Home, online www.penningtonfuneral.com, From the Orval Kenneth Paxton obituary.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Paxton-Osborne marriage record.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Cecil Carmel Butcher1,2,3,4

M, b. September 24, 1916, d. May 22, 2001
     His Social Security Number was 234-22-3002.5 Cecil Carmel Butcher was born on September 24, 1916 at Dille, Clay Co., West Virginia.2,5,4 He married Elma Elizabeth Paxton, daughter of Oscar Winfield Paxton and Gertrude Jane "Gertie" Legg, on February 23, 1946 at Valley Fork, Clay Co., West Virginia.1,2,6 Cecil Carmel Butcher died on May 22, 2001 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 84.5,3,7 He Cecil C. Butcher of Gauley Bridge, died May 22, 2001 at CAMC General Division. Surviving: wife, Elma Butcher; daughter, Linda Jones both of Gauley Bridge; sons, Mike Butcher of Clay and Tommy Butcher of Bloomingrose; five grandchildren and three great grandchildren. He was a World War II veteran. on May 24, 2001.3

Family

Elma Elizabeth Paxton b. August 15, 1928, d. November 14, 2009
Marriage*He married Elma Elizabeth Paxton, daughter of Oscar Winfield Paxton and Gertrude Jane "Gertie" Legg, on February 23, 1946 at Valley Fork, Clay Co., West Virginia.1,2,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1351] My West Virginia Hertiage, online http://awtc.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:2817991&id=I128
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Butcher-Paxton marriage record.
  3. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Cecil C. Butcher obituary in the May 24, 2001 edition.
  4. [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.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Elma E. Butcher obituary in the Nov 17, 2009 edition.
  7. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Linda Kay Jones obituary in the May 25, 2002 edition.
  8. [S2877] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973.