Richard Buell Summers1,2

M, b. May 19, 1953, d. August 17, 2020
FatherCarlos Buell "Carl" Summers1,2,3,4,5 b. September 22, 1925, d. December 6, 2005
MotherRuth Victoria Hayes1,2,3,4,5 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" Summers5,7
  • Angie Ruth Summers5,7
  • Chrostopher Michael Summers5,7

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

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

Carl Edward Summers1,2,3,4,5

M, b. January 1, 1946, d. December 10, 1977
FatherCarlos Buell "Carl" Summers1,2,6,5 b. September 22, 1925, d. December 6, 2005
MotherRuth Victoria Hayes1,2,6,5 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

Citations

  1. [S1355] Medina County Gazette, From the Carlos B. Summers obituary in the Dec 8, 2006 edition.
  2. [S1355] Medina County Gazette, From the Carl Summers death story in the Dec 12, 1977 edition.
  3. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  6. [S12986] Murray Funeral Home, online www.murray-funeral-home.com, From the Richard B. Summers, obituary.
  7. [S12934] Woodlawn Cemetery, Medina Co., OH, online www.findagrave.com.
  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. [S8614] Parker & Son Funeral Home, online www.parkerfuneralhomes.com, From the Nancy S. Summers obituary.
  11. [S2071] Office of Vital Statistics Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Marriage Index, 1970, 1972-2007.
  12. [S3463] Ohio Vital Records Office, Ohio, Birth Index, 1908-1998.

Dorcas Lewana "Lee" Thompson1,2,3,4,5

F, b. August 20, 1927, d. July 23, 2010
FatherRophy Hayse "Hayes" Thompson6,2 b. January 30, 1900, d. November 27, 1959
MotherRata Ethel Paxton6,7,8,9,10 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

1930Dwelling 335, District 6, Otter, Clay Co., West Virginia6
1940Dwelling 182, District 8-2, Buffalo, Clay Co., West Virginia7
1950Dwelling 126, District 89-228, Akron, Summit Co., Ohio9

Occupation

1950Match 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

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

Billy Joe Thompson1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. August 20, 1930, d. June 5, 1969
FatherRophy Hayse "Hayes" Thompson1,4 b. January 30, 1900, d. November 27, 1959
MotherRata Ethel Paxton7,8,9,10,3,4 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

1940Dwelling 182, District 8-2, Buffalo, Clay Co., West Virginia7
1950Dwelling 126, District 89-228, Akron, Summit Co., Ohio10

Occupation

1950Rubbish 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

Citations

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

Constance JoAnn Thompson1,2

F, b. March 1, 1938, d. September 3, 1998
FatherRophy Hayse "Hayes" Thompson1,7,2 b. January 30, 1900, d. November 27, 1959
MotherRata Ethel Paxton1,3,4,2,5,6,7 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

1940Dwelling 182, District 8-2, Buffalo, Clay Co., West Virginia3
1950Dwelling 126, District 89-228, Akron, Summit Co., Ohio5

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

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

Citations

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

James Harris King1,2,3,4,5

M, b. July 10, 1929, d. August 18, 1994
FatherHenry Clay King1,3,6,5,7 b. April 3, 1900, d. March 16, 1996
MotherDorcus Adeline Paxton1,3,6,5,7 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

1930Dwelling 337, District 6, Otter, Clay Co., West Virginia1
1950Dwelling 148, District 8-13, Otter, Clay Co., West Virginia7

Occupation

1950Coal 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

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S4766] Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Medina Co., OH, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Wavie Areleta King obituary in an unknown edition.
  4. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  5. [S4760] Medina County Life, online http://www.medinacountylife.com, From the Rodney David King obituary in the May 7, 2017 edition.
  6. [S1792] Akron Beacon Journal, From the James H. King obituary in the Aug 20, 1994 edition.
  7. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S1792] Akron Beacon Journal, From the Mary Ellen King obituary in the Nov 12, 2000 edition.
  11. [S12988] Silva-Hostetler Funeral Home, online www.silva-hostetler.com, From the Tennis Lee King obituary.
  12. [S2883] Summit County Court of Common Pleas - Probate Division, Summit County, Ohio, Marriage Records, 1840-1980.

Kenneth Russell Nicholas1,2,3,4

M, b. May 21, 1942, d. November 13, 2016
FatherRussell Roscoe Nicholas1,2,3,5 b. July 3, 1920, d. June 25, 1999
MotherRena Malinda Paxton1,2,3,5 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

1950Dwelling 152, District 10-68, Kanawha, Fayette Co., West Virginia5

Family
Children
  • Melissa Nicholas3
  • Clifford Nicholas3

Citations

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

Mark Edgar Smarr1

M, b. January 28, 1898, d. June 8, 1961
     Mark Edgar Smarr was buried at Elmwood Cemetery, 600 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Birmingham, Jefferson Co., Alabama.2 He was born on January 28, 1898 at Cicerone, Roane Co., West Virginia.1,2 He married Bertha Helen Paxton, daughter of Winfield Worthington "Worth" Paxton and Polyrena Malinda "Rena" Burnside, on June 2, 1912 at Clay Co., West Virginia.3,4 Mark Edgar Smarr died on June 8, 1961 at Jefferson Co., Alabama, at age 63.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 132, District 27, Buffalo, Clay Co., West Virginia5
1930Dwelling 335, District 82, Redstone, Fayette Co., Pennsylvania6
1940Dwelling 264, District 68-268, Birmingham, Jefferson Co., Alabama7

Occupation

1920Coal mine machinist5
1930Coal mine laborer6
1940Coal mine electrician7

Family

Bertha Helen Paxton b. June 21, 1891, d. December 20, 1957
Marriage*Mark Edgar Smarr married Bertha Helen Paxton, daughter of Winfield Worthington "Worth" Paxton and Polyrena Malinda "Rena" Burnside, on June 2, 1912 at Clay Co., West Virginia.3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S3283] Elmwood Cemetery, Jefferson Co., AL, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Smarr-Paxton marriage certificate.
  4. [S654] Birmingham News, From the Bertha H. Smarr obituary in the Dec 21, 1957 edition.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  9. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Erma Lewana "Ermie" Smarr1,2,3

F, b. September 1, 1916, d. January 21, 1991
FatherMark Edgar Smarr1,2,3,4,5 b. January 28, 1898, d. June 8, 1961
MotherBertha Helen Paxton1,2,3,4,5 b. June 21, 1891, d. December 20, 1957
     Her Social Security Number was 417-40-7479.3 Erma Lewana "Ermie" Smarr was buried at Elmwood Cemetery, 600 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Birmingham, Jefferson Co., Alabama.6,7 Her married name was Harvey.8 She married Lloyd Jackson Harvey.8 Erma Lewana "Ermie" Smarr was born on September 1, 1916 at Widen, Clay Co., West Virginia.3,9 She died on January 21, 1991 at Jefferson Co., Alabama, at age 74.3,6,7 She Funeral for Mrs. Erma Lewana Harvey, 74, Pleasant Grove, who died Monday, will be tomorrow. Burial Elmwood Cemetery. Survivors: three daughters, Mrs. Phyllis Entrekin, Dora, Mrs. Lewana Creel, Memphis, Mrs. Sharon Hamilton, Fairfax Station, Va; four sons, Edgar L. Harvey, Jamesburg, N.J., Lowell Harvey, Pleasant Grove, Dale M. Harvey, Nashville, Wendell A. Harvey, Birmingham. on January 23, 1991.7

Census Records

1920Dwelling 132, District 27, Buffalo, Clay Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 335, District 82, Redstone, Fayette Co., Pennsylvania2
1940Dwelling 339, District 37-154, Precinct 57, Jefferson Co., Alabama10
1950Dwelling 12, District 37-54, Pleasant Grove, Jefferson Co., Alabama5

Family

Lloyd Jackson Harvey b. June 29, 1914, d. March 30, 1984
Marriage*Erma Lewana "Ermie" Smarr married Lloyd Jackson Harvey.8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S654] Birmingham News, From the Bertha H. Smarr obituary in the Dec 21, 1957 edition.
  5. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3283] Elmwood Cemetery, Jefferson Co., AL, online http://www.findagrave.com
  7. [S12223] Birmingham Post-Herald, From the Erma Lewana Harvey obituary in the Jan 23, 1991 edition.
  8. [S1331] Don Norman, "Descendants of Abner Jehu Paxton."
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S12995] Patterson-Forest Grove Funeral Home, online www.legacy.com/funeral-homes/alabama/pleasant-grove/patterson-forest-grove-funeral-home/fh-23823, From the Lowell Mark Harvey obituary.

Lloyd Jackson Harvey1

M, b. June 29, 1914, d. March 30, 1984
     His Social Security Number was 193-10-5947.2 Lloyd Jackson Harvey was buried at Elmwood Cemetery, 600 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Birmingham, Jefferson Co., Alabama.3 He married Erma Lewana "Ermie" Smarr, daughter of Mark Edgar Smarr and Bertha Helen Paxton.4 Lloyd Jackson Harvey was born on June 29, 1914 at Grindstone, Fayette Co., Pennsylvania.2,1,3 He died on March 30, 1984 at Alabama at age 69.2,3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 339, District 37-154, Precinct 57, Jefferson Co., Alabama5
1950Dwelling 12, District 37-54, Pleasant Grove, Jefferson Co., Alabama6

Occupation

1940Coal mine electrician5
1950Coal mine foreman6

Family

Erma Lewana "Ermie" Smarr b. September 1, 1916, d. January 21, 1991
Marriage*Lloyd Jackson Harvey married Erma Lewana "Ermie" Smarr, daughter of Mark Edgar Smarr and Bertha Helen Paxton.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [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.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S3283] Elmwood Cemetery, Jefferson Co., AL, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S1331] Don Norman, "Descendants of Abner Jehu Paxton."
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S12223] Birmingham Post-Herald, From the Erma Lewana Harvey obituary in the Jan 23, 1991 edition.
  8. [S12995] Patterson-Forest Grove Funeral Home, online www.legacy.com/funeral-homes/alabama/pleasant-grove/patterson-forest-grove-funeral-home/fh-23823, From the Lowell Mark Harvey obituary.

Florina Bell Hamrick1

F, b. February 28, 1897, d. February 11, 1980
     Florina Bell Hamrick was buried at Ramsey Cemetery, Enoch, Clay Co., West Virginia.2 Her Social Security Number was 233-64-4185.3 She was born on February 28, 1897 at Clay Co., West Virginia.3,4 As of March 13, 1915,her married name was Paxton.4 She married Jesse Howard Paxton, son of Winfield Worthington "Worth" Paxton and Polyrena Malinda "Rena" Burnside, on March 13, 1915 at Clay Co., West Virginia.5,1,4 Florina Bell Hamrick died on February 11, 1980 at West Virginia at age 82.6,3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 196, District 27, Buffalo, Clay Co., West Virginia7
1930Dwelling 84, District 5, Henry, Clay Co., West Virginia8
1940Dwelling 246, District 8-2, Buffalo, Clay Co., West Virginia9
1950Dwelling 19, District 34-18, Hamilton, Nicholas Co., West Virginia10

Family

Jesse Howard Paxton b. May 11, 1895, d. June 6, 1970
Marriage*Florina Bell Hamrick married Jesse Howard Paxton, son of Winfield Worthington "Worth" Paxton and Polyrena Malinda "Rena" Burnside, on March 13, 1915 at Clay Co., West Virginia.5,1,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Jesse Howard Paxton death certificate.
  2. [S12983] Ramsey Cemetery, Clay Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Paxton-Hamrick marriage record.
  5. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Leonard E. Paxton obituary in the Apr 26, 2006 edition.
  6. [S1331] Don Norman, "Descendants of Abner Jehu Paxton."
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  12. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Lloyd Gene Paxton obituary in the Aug 28, 2012 edition.
  13. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  14. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Paxton-Dotson marriage record.
  15. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Paxton-Nicholas marriage record.
  16. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Paxton-Asbury marriage certificate.
  17. [S6275] Unknown compiler, Delaware, Marriage Records, 1750-1954.
  18. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Rogers-Paxton marriage certificate.
  19. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  20. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hamrick-Paxton marriage record.
  21. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Beulah Hamrick obituary in the Jul 13, 2014 edition.
  22. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Erna Wanda Acree obituary in the Nov 3, 2017 edition.
  23. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  24. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Paxton-Nichols marriage record.
  25. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Davis-Paxton marriage certificate.
  26. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Paxton-Adkins marriage certificate.
  27. [S5777] Mount Vernon Cemetery, Nicholas Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/

Denzel Howard Paxton1,2,3,4,5

M, b. February 3, 1916, d. November 19, 1993
FatherJesse Howard Paxton6,7,8,3,9,10 b. May 11, 1895, d. June 6, 1970
MotherFlorina Bell Hamrick6,7,8,3,9,10 b. February 28, 1897, d. February 11, 1980
     Denzel Howard Paxton was buried at Mount Vernon Cemetery, Glade Creek, Nicholas Co., West Virginia.1,4 His Social Security Number was 718-14-8608.11 He was born on February 3, 1916 at Eakle, Clay Co., West Virginia.11,1,3,4,5,12,10 He married Nellie Jeanette Tucker on September 14, 1935 at Cressmont, Clay Co., West Virginia.13 Denzel Howard Paxton married Mary Elizabeth Smith on November 9, 1939 at Swandale, Clay Co., West Virginia.1,2,14 Denzel Howard Paxton died on November 19, 1993 at Summersville, Nicholas Co., West Virginia, at age 77.1,4,12 He Denzel Howard Paxton, 77, of Summersville died Nov. 19, 1993, at Summersville Memorial Hospital after a long illness. He was a native of Clay County and a retired mechanic. He was an Army veteran of World War II and a member of Summersville Baptist Church. Surviving: wife, Mary Smith Paxton; son, Gary of Summersville; daughters, Carolyn Hope Litton of Sutton, Lois Groves of Canvas, Gail Dorsey of Runa; brothers, Lee of Mount Nebo, Leonard, Jesse and Lloyd, all of Summersville; sisters, Berth Martin and Winogene Rogers, both of Elsmere, Del., Beulah Hamrick of Maysel, Wanda Workman of Clay, Helen Davis of Birch River; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Service will be 11 a.m. Monday at Waters Funeral Home, Summersville, with the Rev. Jim Mike Ward and the Rev. Nelson Harris officiating. Burial will be in Mount Vernon Cemetery, Glade Creek . Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to Alzheimer's Disease Research, 15825 Shady Grove Road, Suite 140, Rockville, Md
.20850.
on November 21, 1993.1

Census Records

1920Dwelling 196, District 27, Buffalo, Clay Co., West Virginia6
1930Dwelling 84, District 5, Henry, Clay Co., West Virginia7
1940Dwelling 108, District 8-5, Henry, Clay Co., West Virginia15
1950Dwelling 47, District 8-6, Buffalo, Clay Co., West Virginia16

Occupation

1940Railroad section hand15
1950Coal miner16

Family 1

Nellie Jeanette Tucker b. March 14, 1920, d. October 8, 1992
Marriage*Denzel Howard Paxton married Nellie Jeanette Tucker on September 14, 1935 at Cressmont, Clay Co., West Virginia.13 

Family 2

Mary Elizabeth Smith b. December 3, 1924, d. October 6, 2013
Marriage*Denzel Howard Paxton married Mary Elizabeth Smith on November 9, 1939 at Swandale, Clay Co., West Virginia.1,2,14 
Children

Citations

  1. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Denzel Howard Paxton obituary in the Nov 21, 1993 edition.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Paxton-Smith marriage certificate.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S5777] Mount Vernon Cemetery, Nicholas Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [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.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Leonard E. Paxton obituary in the Apr 26, 2006 edition.
  9. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Lloyd Gene Paxton obituary in the Aug 28, 2012 edition.
  10. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Paxton-Tucker marriage certificate.
  14. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Mary Elizabeth Paxton obituary in the Oct 8, 2013 edition.
  15. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  17. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Paxton-Woody marriage certificate.
  18. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Litton-Paxton marriage certificate.

Mary Elizabeth Smith1,2,3

F, b. December 3, 1924, d. October 6, 2013
     Mary Elizabeth Smith was buried at Mount Vernon Cemetery, Glade Creek, Nicholas Co., West Virginia.4,3 Her Social Security Number was 235-68-2693.5 She was born on December 3, 1924 at Swandale, Clay Co., West Virginia.4,5,3 As of November 9, 1939,her married name was Paxton.2 She married Denzel Howard Paxton, son of Jesse Howard Paxton and Florina Bell Hamrick, on November 9, 1939 at Swandale, Clay Co., West Virginia.6,2,3 Mary Elizabeth Smith died on October 6, 2013 at Summersville, Nicholas Co., West Virginia, at age 88.4,3,5 She Mary Elizabeth Paxton, 88, of Summersville, died Sunday, October 6, 2013, at Summersville Extended Care Center. She was the daughter of the late Roy and Stella Johnson Smith and was born at Swandale on December 3, 1924. She was a homemaker and former employee of Walmart and Bright of America in Summersville. Mary was a faithful Christian and member of Summersville Baptist Church. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Denzel H. Paxton; daughter, Patricia Gale Dorsey; and brothers, James, Bob and Jerry Smith. Surviving are her son, Gary Paxton of Summersville; two daughters, Carolyn Hope Litton of Gassaway and Lois Groves of Canvas; three sisters, Shirley Smith of Louisiana, Lin Reavis of South Carolina and Kay Mann of Charleston; eight grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Burial will follow in Mount Vernon Cemetery, Glade Creek. on October 8, 2013.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 108, District 8-5, Henry, Clay Co., West Virginia7
1950Dwelling 47, District 8-6, Buffalo, Clay Co., West Virginia8

Family

Denzel Howard Paxton b. February 3, 1916, d. November 19, 1993
Marriage*Mary Elizabeth Smith married Denzel Howard Paxton, son of Jesse Howard Paxton and Florina Bell Hamrick, on November 9, 1939 at Swandale, Clay Co., West Virginia.6,2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1331] Don Norman, "Descendants of Abner Jehu Paxton."
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Paxton-Smith marriage certificate.
  3. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Mary Elizabeth Paxton obituary in the Oct 8, 2013 edition.
  4. [S5777] Mount Vernon Cemetery, Nicholas Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Denzel Howard Paxton obituary in the Nov 21, 1993 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Paxton-Woody marriage certificate.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Litton-Paxton marriage certificate.

Clarence Lee Paxton1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. January 13, 1918, d. September 11, 1999
FatherJesse Howard Paxton1,2,7,3,8,9,10 b. May 11, 1895, d. June 6, 1970
MotherFlorina Bell Hamrick1,2,7,3,8,9,10 b. February 28, 1897, d. February 11, 1980
     Clarence Lee Paxton was buried at West Virginia Memorial Gardens, Calvin, Nicholas Co., West Virginia.11,4,5 His Social Security Number was 718-14-8607.12 He was born on January 13, 1918 at Swandale, Clay Co., West Virginia.12,3,4,13,5,6,10 He married Ethel Marie Nicholas on April 6, 1946 at Clay, Clay Co., West Virginia.10 Clarence Lee Paxton married Winifred Cabell "Winnie" Dotson on December 18, 1953 at Summersville, Nicholas Co., West Virginia.14,11,3 Clarence Lee Paxton died on September 11, 1999 at Summersville, Nicholas Co., West Virginia, at age 81.12,11,4,13,5 He Clarence Lee Paxton, 81, of Summersville died Sept. 11, 1999, at home. He was a Baptist, an Army veteran of World War II, a retired miner with 32 years' service, and a railroader. Surviving: wife, Winifred Dotson Paxton; son, Doug of Elkins; daughters, Betty Toler of Madison, Sharon Paxton of Mount Nebo; brothers, Leonard, Lloyd and Jesse, all of Summersville; sisters, Wanda Acree of Clay, Beulah Hamrick of Maysel, Helen Davis of Birch River, Winogene Rogers of Elsmere, Del; five grandchildren. Graveside service will be West Virginia Memorial Gardens, Calvin. on September 13, 1999.11

Census Records

1920Dwelling 196, District 27, Buffalo, Clay Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 84, District 5, Henry, Clay Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 246, District 8-2, Buffalo, Clay Co., West Virginia9
1950Dwelling 30, District 8-1, Widen, Clay Co., West Virginia15

Occupation

1940Railroad laborer9
1950Coal miner15

Family 1

Ethel Marie Nicholas b. August 28, 1924, d. February 11, 2003
Marriage*Clarence Lee Paxton married Ethel Marie Nicholas on April 6, 1946 at Clay, Clay Co., West Virginia.10 

Family 2

Winifred Cabell "Winnie" Dotson
Marriage*Clarence Lee Paxton married Winifred Cabell "Winnie" Dotson on December 18, 1953 at Summersville, Nicholas Co., West Virginia.14,11,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Paxton-Dotson marriage record.
  4. [S5275] West Virginia Memorial Gardens, Nicholas Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  6. [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.
  7. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Leonard E. Paxton obituary in the Apr 26, 2006 edition.
  8. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Lloyd Gene Paxton obituary in the Aug 28, 2012 edition.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Paxton-Nicholas marriage record.
  11. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Clarence Lee Paxton obituary in the Sep 13, 1999 edition.
  12. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  13. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  14. [S1331] Don Norman, "Descendants of Abner Jehu Paxton."
  15. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S8493] Handley Funeral Home, online www.handleyfh.com, From the Betty June Toler obituary.

Leonard Eugene Paxton1

M, b. March 10, 1920, d. April 25, 2006
FatherJesse Howard Paxton2,3,4,5,6,7 b. May 11, 1895, d. June 6, 1970
MotherFlorina Bell Hamrick2,3,4,5,6,7 b. February 28, 1897, d. February 11, 1980
     His Social Security Number was 718-14-8559.8 Leonard Eugene Paxton was buried at Asbury Cemetery, Dog Run, Clay Co., West Virginia.3 He was born on March 10, 1920 at Dundon, Clay Co., West Virginia.8,3,4,1,7 He married Ailene Othela Asbury on October 21, 1947 at Hookersville, Nicholas Co., West Virginia.9,3,4 Leonard Eugene Paxton died on April 25, 2006 at Summersville, Nicholas Co., West Virginia, at age 86.3,8 He Leonard E. Paxton, 86, of Summersville passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2006, at his home after a long illness. Born March 10, 1920, in Clay County, he was a son of the late Howard and Florina Hamrick Paxton. He was a retired coalminer and carpenter. He was also preceded in death by his son, Steve Paxton; son-in-law, James Dorsey; brothers, Denzil and Lee Paxton; and sisters, Bertha Martin and Magdaline Paxton. Surviving: wife of 59 years, Aileen Asbury Paxton; son, David (Deb) Paxton of Summersville; two daughters, Linda (James) Dorsey of Sugar Grove and Judy (Lawrence) Mearns of Johnstown, Pa; two brothers, Lloyd (Betty) Paxton and Jesse (Pat) Paxton, both of Summersville; four sisters, Wanda Acree of Clay, Beulah Hamrick of Maysel, Winogene Rogers of Delaware and Helen (Henry) Davis of Birch River; two sisters-in-law, Mary Paxton and Winnie Paxton; seven grandchildren, Jeanne (Frank) Corbett, Travis and Chad Mearns, Danielle Paxton, Roxanne Hamrick, Ryan Earp and Ashley Madaris; and a great-granddaughter, Amber Corbett. Graveside services will be at the Asbury Cemetery, Dog Run. on April 26, 2006.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 84, District 5, Henry, Clay Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 246, District 8-2, Buffalo, Clay Co., West Virginia6
1950Dwelling 17, District 34-18, Hamilton, Nicholas Co., West Virginia10

Occupation

1940Farm laborer6
1950Coal miner10

Family

Ailene Othela Asbury
Marriage*Leonard Eugene Paxton married Ailene Othela Asbury on October 21, 1947 at Hookersville, Nicholas Co., West Virginia.9,3,4 
Children
  • Steve Paxton3
  • Judy Paxton3
  • Linda Diane Paxton3,10
  • David Wayne Paxton3,11

Citations

  1. [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.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Leonard E. Paxton obituary in the Apr 26, 2006 edition.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Paxton-Asbury marriage certificate.
  5. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Lloyd Gene Paxton obituary in the Aug 28, 2012 edition.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S1331] Don Norman, "Descendants of Abner Jehu Paxton."
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Bertha Lorena Paxton1

F, b. July 13, 1922, d. December 7, 1997
FatherJesse Howard Paxton2,3,4,5,6,1 b. May 11, 1895, d. June 6, 1970
MotherFlorina Bell Hamrick2,3,4,5,6,1 b. February 28, 1897, d. February 11, 1980
     Her Social Security Number was 234-34-3131.7 Bertha Lorena Paxton was born on July 13, 1922 at Swandale, Clay Co., West Virginia.7,1 As of March 15, 1944,her married name was Martin.6 She married Ralph Jefferson Martin on March 15, 1944 at New Castle, New Castle Co., Delaware.6 Bertha Lorena Paxton died on December 7, 1997 at Elkton, Cecil Co., Maryland, at age 75.7,8 She Bertha Paxton Martin, 75, of Newark died Dec. 7, 1997, in Laurelwood Care Center, Elkton, Md., after a long illness. She was a homemaker and a Christian. Surviving: daughter, June Liebenguth of Delaware; son, Jean Martin of Delaware; sisters, Winogene Rogers of Elsmere, Beulah Hamrick of Clay, W.Va., Wanda Workman of Summersville, W.Va., Helen Davis of Birch River, W.Va; brothers, Lee, Leonard, Jesse and Lloyd Paxton, all of Summersville; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild. on December 9, 1997.8

Census Records

1930Dwelling 84, District 5, Henry, Clay Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 246, District 8-2, Buffalo, Clay Co., West Virginia5
1950Dwelling 421, District 2-55, 7th Representative District, New Castle Co., Delaware9

Family

Ralph Jefferson Martin b. March 2, 1924, d. November 8, 1988
Marriage*Bertha Lorena Paxton married Ralph Jefferson Martin on March 15, 1944 at New Castle, New Castle Co., Delaware.6 
Children
  • June Martin10,8
  • Ralph Gene Martin8,9,11

Citations

  1. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Leonard E. Paxton obituary in the Apr 26, 2006 edition.
  4. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Lloyd Gene Paxton obituary in the Aug 28, 2012 edition.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S6275] Unknown compiler, Delaware, Marriage Records, 1750-1954.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Bertha Paxton Martin obituary in the Dec 9, 1997 edition.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S1331] Don Norman, "Descendants of Abner Jehu Paxton."
  11. [S1713] News Journal, The, From the Martin-Keener marriage record in the Aug 29, 1968 edition.

Ralph Jefferson Martin1,2,3

M, b. March 2, 1924, d. November 8, 1988
     His Social Security Number was 236-24-7441.3 Ralph Jefferson Martin was born on March 2, 1924 at Widen, Clay Co., West Virginia.1,2,3,4 He married Bertha Lorena Paxton, daughter of Jesse Howard Paxton and Florina Bell Hamrick, on March 15, 1944 at New Castle, New Castle Co., Delaware.1 Ralph Jefferson Martin died on November 8, 1988 at Delaware at age 64.3,5

Census Records

1950Dwelling 421, District 2-55, 7th Representative District, New Castle Co., Delaware6

Occupation

1950Auto manufacturer worker6

Family

Bertha Lorena Paxton b. July 13, 1922, d. December 7, 1997
Marriage*Ralph Jefferson Martin married Bertha Lorena Paxton, daughter of Jesse Howard Paxton and Florina Bell Hamrick, on March 15, 1944 at New Castle, New Castle Co., Delaware.1 
Children
  • June Martin7
  • Ralph Gene Martin6,8

Citations

  1. [S6275] Unknown compiler, Delaware, Marriage Records, 1750-1954.
  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. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S1331] Don Norman, "Descendants of Abner Jehu Paxton."
  8. [S1713] News Journal, The, From the Martin-Keener marriage record in the Aug 29, 1968 edition.

Delphia Winogene Paxton1,2

F, b. May 26, 1924, d. January 10, 2010
FatherJesse Howard Paxton3,4,5,6,7,2 b. May 11, 1895, d. June 6, 1970
MotherFlorina Bell Hamrick3,4,5,6,7,2 b. February 28, 1897, d. February 11, 1980
     Delphia Winogene Paxton was buried at Gracelawn Memorial Park, 2220 N. DuPont Parkway, New Castle, New Castle Co., Delaware.1 She D. Winogene Rogers (Jean), age 85, of Wilmington DE passed away on Sunday, Januaury 10, 2010. Jean was the world's best wife and mother. She was the beloved wife of Virgil R. Rogers who survives her along with her children, Ralph Rogers (Pat), Terry Rogers, Rev. Connie Huffman, Brenda McElroy (Kenny), Mary Ann Rogers, and Felicia Rogers; her daughter in law, Loretta Rogers; 12 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren, 2 brothers, 3 sisters and her dog, Lucky. She was predeceased by her parents, Rev. Jesse Howard and Florina Paxton, her son, Michael Rogers, her son in law Jimmy L. Huffman, 3 brothers and 3 sisters. Burial will be in Gracelawn Memorial Park, New Castle, DE.1 She was born on May 26, 1924 at Swandale, Clay Co., West Virginia.5,8,2 As of May 12, 1944,her married name was Rogers.5 She married Virgil Roland Rogers on May 12, 1944 at Enoch, Clay Co., West Virginia.5,1 Delphia Winogene Paxton died on January 10, 2010 at Wilmington, New Castle Co., Delaware, at age 85.8,1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 84, District 5, Henry, Clay Co., West Virginia3
1940Dwelling 246, District 8-2, Buffalo, Clay Co., West Virginia7
1950Dwelling 72, District 8-6, Buffalo, Clay Co., West Virginia9

Family

Virgil Roland Rogers b. September 28, 1921, d. July 4, 2011
Marriage*Delphia Winogene Paxton married Virgil Roland Rogers on May 12, 1944 at Enoch, Clay Co., West Virginia.5,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S7762] Doherty Funeral Homes, Inc., online www.dohertyfh.com, From the D. Winogene Rogers obituary.
  2. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Leonard E. Paxton obituary in the Apr 26, 2006 edition.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Rogers-Paxton marriage certificate.
  6. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Lloyd Gene Paxton obituary in the Aug 28, 2012 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S7763] Charles P. Arcaro Funeral Home, online www.arcarofuneralhome.com, From the Michael S. Rogers obituary.
  11. [S7762] Doherty Funeral Homes, Inc., online www.dohertyfh.com, From the Virgil Roland Rogers obituary.
  12. [S1713] News Journal, The, From the Terry Lee Rogers obituary in the May 21, 2014 edition.
  13. [S7762] Doherty Funeral Homes, Inc., online www.dohertyfh.com, From the Connie Sue Huffman obituary.
  14. [S8247] Morning News, The, From the Atwood-Rogers marriage announcement in the Mar 25, 1968 edition.
  15. [S1713] News Journal, The, From the Mary Ann Rogers obituary in the Feb 24, 2013 edition.

Virgil Roland Rogers1,2,3,4

M, b. September 28, 1921, d. July 4, 2011
     His Social Security Number was 233-32-3261.5 Virgil Roland Rogers was buried at Gracelawn Memorial Park, 2220 N. DuPont Parkway, New Castle, New Castle Co., Delaware.3 He Virgil Roland Rogers (Pop Pop) - At the age of 89, surrounded by his family Virgil was called home to celebrate July 4th, 2011 with his wife Winogene and son Michael. He was born September 28, 1921 in Swandale, West Virginia to the late Ervin and Gertie Rogers. Virgil proudly served as a Sergeant from December 28, 1941 to December 1, 1945 in the 4146th AAF Base Unit. Moving to Delaware in 1953, he worked at the General Motors plant for 30 years. He attended the Wilmington Church of God for 55 years where he used to serve on the church council and as an usher for many years. Along with his wife Winogene , who passed in 2010, and his son, Michael (2008), he is predeceased by his sister, Dorothy Baughman and son-in-law, Jimmy Huffman. Virgil is survived by his sons, Terry Rogers and Ralph Rogers; daughters, Connie Huffman, Brenda McElroy (Kenny), Mary Ann Rogers and Felicia Rogers; daughter-in-law, Loretta Rogers; sisters, Mary Nicholas, Opal Dieroff, Delcie Keen, Bernice Canter; 10 grandchildren, and 21 great grandchildren. Burial will follow at Gracelawn Memorial Park, New Castle, DE.3 He was born on September 28, 1921 at Swandale, Clay Co., West Virginia.1,3,5,4 He married Delphia Winogene Paxton, daughter of Jesse Howard Paxton and Florina Bell Hamrick, on May 12, 1944 at Enoch, Clay Co., West Virginia.1,2 Virgil Roland Rogers died on July 4, 2011 at Delaware at age 89.3,5

Census Records

1950Dwelling 72, District 8-6, Buffalo, Clay Co., West Virginia6

Family

Delphia Winogene Paxton b. May 26, 1924, d. January 10, 2010
Marriage*Virgil Roland Rogers married Delphia Winogene Paxton, daughter of Jesse Howard Paxton and Florina Bell Hamrick, on May 12, 1944 at Enoch, Clay Co., West Virginia.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Rogers-Paxton marriage certificate.
  2. [S7762] Doherty Funeral Homes, Inc., online www.dohertyfh.com, From the D. Winogene Rogers obituary.
  3. [S7762] Doherty Funeral Homes, Inc., online www.dohertyfh.com, From the Virgil Roland Rogers obituary.
  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. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S7763] Charles P. Arcaro Funeral Home, online www.arcarofuneralhome.com, From the Michael S. Rogers obituary.
  8. [S1713] News Journal, The, From the Terry Lee Rogers obituary in the May 21, 2014 edition.
  9. [S7762] Doherty Funeral Homes, Inc., online www.dohertyfh.com, From the Connie Sue Huffman obituary.
  10. [S8247] Morning News, The, From the Atwood-Rogers marriage announcement in the Mar 25, 1968 edition.
  11. [S1713] News Journal, The, From the Mary Ann Rogers obituary in the Feb 24, 2013 edition.