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     His Social Security Number was 249-31-7237.³ Jon Mitchell Paxton PAXTON, Jon Mitchell, age 43, of Riner, passed away Saturday, February 10, 2007. He is survived by his parents, Ken Paxton of Christiansburg; Marilyn Paxton of St. Petersburg, FL; brothers and sister-in-law, Jeff Paxton of Christiansburg; Kip and Katie Paxton of Lexington, SC; step-mother, Patricia Paxton of Christiansburg; step-brother, Chris Wilkinson of Christiansburg; nephew, Benje Paxton of Greenville, SC; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews, and friends. Jon was a graduate of Riverside High School in Greer, SC where he received an award for outstanding golf performance. He attended Winthrop University in Rock Hill, SC. Jon's interests included fishing, golf and woodworking. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery.² He was born on January 26, 1964 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.³ He died on February 10, 2007 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 43.^2,3,4

     His Social Security Number was 233-20-8959.³ Charles Calvin Paynter was buried at Cook Cemetery, Cyclone, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^1,2 He married Thelma Marie Paxton, daughter of William Silas Paxton and Cora Lundy Auxier/Oxier.^4,2 Charles Calvin Paynter was born on November 30, 1912 at Cyclone, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^1,3,5,2 He died on February 20, 2006 at West Virginia at age 93.³ He Charles Calvin Paynter, 93, of Charleston, formerly of Cyclone, went to be with the Lord Feb. 20, 2006, at his home after an extended illness. Born Nov. 30, 1912, at Madison Creek, he was the son of the late Benjamin Harrison and Bertha Burgess Paynter. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Gaye Paynter; his second wife, Dorothy Jane Paynter; two sisters, Pearl and Goldie Edith Paynter; and six brothers, Arnold, George, Dexter, Eugene, Leonard and John Henry Paynter. Calvin was a retired coalminer, formerly employed by Powellton Coal Company, and was a former logger. He was a member of the UMWA. Calvin was the oldest male member of Mallory Church of God, which he attended for over 40 years. He loved to sing and play gospel music on his guitar and harmonica. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Thelma Canterbury Paynter of Charleston; seven children and their spouses, Lois Brown of Greenville, Tenn., Kathleen and the Rev. James Walker of Oceana, Joyce and the Rev. Phillip L. Cook of Monticello, Fla., Carole Cook of Cyclone, Robert and Judy Paynter of Oceana, Charles and Wendy Paynter of Cyclone and Joseph and Dorothy Paynter of Pineville; one stepdaughter, with whom he made his home, Billie Jones and husband, Jerry, of Charleston; four sisters, Donzel Blankenship of Turkey Creek, Mary Ruth Elkins of Mallory and Bonnie Eldridge and Nancy Miller, both of Cyclone; 15 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren; and several stepgrandchildren. Burial will follow in Cook Cemetery, Cyclone. on February 21, 2006.²

     James M. Harper was buried at Gandeeville Cemetery, Gandeeville, Roane Co., West Virginia.^2,3 His Social Security Number was 233-64-4457.⁵ He James M. Harper, 71, of West Columbia, West Virginia formerly of Walton, West Virginia died November 2, 2013 after an extended illness. He was born September 8, 1942 in Charleston, West Virginia a son of the late Walter and Wanda Edith Paxton Harper. He was a heavy equipment operator. He is survived by one daughter, Shannon Epling of Spencer WV; two sons, Brian "Bud" Harper of Reedy WV and Jim Harper of Cool Ridge WV; four sisters, Janet Davis of Spencer, Billie Jones and June Fields, both of Charleston WV and Jane Fields of Huntington WV; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Robin Jean Harper. Burial will be in the Gandeeville Cemetery.² He was born on September 8, 1942 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^2,3,5,4 He married Dolores Sue Miller on October 20, 1962 at Spencer, Roane Co., West Virginia.⁴ James M. Harper died on November 2, 2013 at West Columbia, Mason Co., West Virginia, at age 71.^2,3,5

     Rev. Charles Lewis Davis was buried at Hebron Cemetery, Spencer, Roane Co., West Virginia.^3,2 His Social Security Number was 235-64-3837.⁴ He was born on November 30, 1940 at Spencer, Roane Co., West Virginia.^4,1,2 He married Janet Sue Harper, daughter of Walter Harper and Wanda Edith Paxton, on April 1, 1961 at Spencer, Roane Co., West Virginia.^1,3,2 Rev. Charles Lewis Davis died on September 8, 2011 at Spencer, Roane Co., West Virginia, at age 70.^4,2 He The Rev. Charles L. Davis, 70, of Spencer, went to be with his Lord and Savior on September 8, 2011. He passed away at his home, with family by his side, as a result of leukemia. Charles was born November 30, 1940, in Spencer and was the son of the late Clifford L. and Emoneal Cottrell Davis. He worked for the sweater factory for many years, was a heavy equipment operator, was a bus driver for Roane County schools, was a member of the American Baptist Association and pastored several area churches over the years. He was the current pastor of Alexander Baptist Church, Spencer. He enjoyed many things including hunting, fishing, archery, woodworking, gardening, raising bantam chickens and sharing his faith. Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Janet S. Harper Davis; three daughters and sons-in-law, Bill and Debbie Davis Greathouse of Walton, Mike and Charla Davis Roberts of Spencer and Darrin and Christa Davis Epling of Ripley; brother, Larry D. Davis of Spencer; two sisters, Glenna J. Jarvis of Waskom, Texas, and Linda G. Blosser of Long Bottom, Ohio; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Hebron Memorial Cemetery, Spencer. on September 9, 2011.²

     Her Social Security Number was 236-98-2211.⁵ Her married name was Sloan.⁴ Robin Jean Harper married Danny Sloan.⁴ Robin Jean Harper was born on January 1, 1964 at Parkersburg, Wood Co., West Virginia.^5,3,4 She died on March 3, 2007 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 43.^5,4 She Robin Jean Harper, 43, of Spencer died March 6, 2007, at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston, after a long, courageous battle with cancer. She was born Jan. 1, 1964, in Wood County, a daughter of Sue Miller Harper of Spencer and James Harper of Walton. She enjoyed working with the public as a waitress for several years and spending time with her grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she is survived by two sons and their wives, Donnie and Amber Sloan of Spencer and Jeffrey and Melissa Sloan of Walton; two grandchildren, Austin Tyler Sloan and Hailey Jade Sloan, both of Spencer, and a third grandchild on the way; one sister and her husband, Shannon and Rodney Epling of Spencer; two brothers and their wives, Bud and Angie Harper of Reedy and Jim and Sandy Harper of Beckley; paternal grandparents, Walter and Wanda Harper of Walton; four nephews, Chad Harper of Reedy, Justin and Jared Harper of Beckley and Layne Epling of Spencer; one niece, Chelsey Rhodes of Spencer and another niece on the way. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Rhonda Kay Sloan, and her maternal grandparents, Aubrey and Myrtle Miller. Per her wishes, the body will be cremated. on March 8, 2007.⁴