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     Betty Jean Foreman was buried at Elk Hills Memorial Park, Big Chimney, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.³ She was born on February 4, 1925 at Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia.⁴ As of July 14, 1945,her married name was Paxton.² She married Garland Eugene Paxton, son of Okey Dow Paxton and Thelma E. Boatwright, on July 14, 1945 at Clendenin, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3 Betty Jean Foreman died on November 27, 2015 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 90.³ She Betty Jean Foreman Paxton, 90, of Charleston, passed away Friday, Nov. 27, 2015 at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston. She was born in Oak Hill, Clay County, and graduated from Clay County High School. She was a retired office clerk with the Kanawha County Board of Education with over 30 years of service. Betty was a member of Bible Center Church, Charleston, where she sang in the choir. She enjoyed traveling and going to WVU games with her late husband, Garland E. "Gene" Paxton. She resided at Charleston Gardens for the past six years. In addition to her husband, she was also preceded in death by her parents, Charles W. Foreman and Julia Estep Foreman, and sisters, Olive Gulland, Blanche Rucker, Marjorie Vorholt, Frances Marks and Madeline Samples. Betty is survived by her son, Gary (Becky) Paxton of Elkview; daughter, Karen Weiner of Miami, Fla; sister, Jo Ann Sundstrom of Oak Hill; three grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; one great-grandson; and six step-great-grandchildren, along with several nieces and nephews. The family wishes to thank all of Betty's caregivers at Hospice and Charleston Gardens, along with a special thanks to Dawn Eskew. Burial will be at Elk Hills Memorial Park, Big Chimney. on December 2, 2015.³

     His Social Security Number was 406-20-9428.⁴ Walter Preston Jr. was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^2,3 He was born on April 23, 1921 at Lawrence Co., Kentucky.^1,3,4,5 He married Diana Kay Paxton, daughter of Okey Dow Paxton and Thelma E. Boatwright, on March 14, 1970 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.¹ Walter Preston Jr. died on June 17, 2010 at South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 89.^2,3,4 He Walter Preston Jr., 89, of Kenna Homes, S.C., died Thursday in Thomas Memorial Hospital. He was born April 23, 1921, in Lawrence County. His wife, Diana Kay Preston, survives. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park in South Charleston. on June 19, 2010.³

     Jack Darrell "Jackie" Rucker was buried at Koontz Cemetery, Clendenin, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.³ He was born on December 20, 1948 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.³ He died on March 29, 1949 at Falling Rock, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.³

     Jerry L. Rucker married Anna Unknown.^1,3 Jerry L. Rucker died circa 1947 at West Virginia.²

     Abbie Hester Reynolds was born on July 6, 1905 at Roane Co., West Virginia.^1,3 As of September 27, 1926,her married name was Paxton.¹ She married James Albert Paxton, son of William Silas Paxton and Cora Lundy Auxier/Oxier, on September 27, 1926 at Roane Co., West Virginia.¹ Abbie Hester Reynolds died before March, 1954; Velva's mother was listed as deceased on their marriage record.⁴

     Velva Oreda Paxton Velva Oreda Paxton Summerfield, 86, of Spencer, West Virginia, devoted wife for 59 years to Hubert Willis Summerfield, went home to be with the Lord, November 16, 2013. She was born April 28, 1927. She was cared for through an extended illness by her loving husband, Hubert for several years and later by the angels among the staff at Miletree, where she received excellent care. Mrs. Summerfield was preceded in death by her parents, Albert James Paxton and Abbie Hester Reynolds Paxton; two brothers, W. Dee Paxton of Corpus Christi TX and John Paxton of Left Hand WV; a sister, Maxine Crihfield of Evans WV; a grandson, Lee Michael Summerfield of Spencer. In addition to her husband, Hubert, whom she married March 13, 1954, survivors include a sister, Doris Lemaster; sons and daughters-in-law, Tom and Debra of Ripley WV, Larry "Sammy" and Cheryl of Spencer, Steve and Jeanne of Abingdon VA; eight grandchildren, David, Jason, Emily, Callie, Stevie, Jordan, Chad and Alex; five great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Velva loved to sew, quilt and cook in addition to taking care of and enjoying her family and many friends. She was a former employee of Kellwood and a homemaker. She was a long time member of the Boggs Fork Community Church. Velva was greatly loved and will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Burial will be in the Eventide Cemetery.² She was buried at Eventide Cemetery, Spencer, Roane Co., West Virginia.^2,8 Her Social Security Number was 232-40-8824.⁹ She was born on April 28, 1927 at Clio, Roane Co., West Virginia.^2,6,9 As of March 13, 1954,her married name was Summerfield.² She married Hubert Willis Summerfield on March 13, 1954 at Roane Co., West Virginia.^2,3,6 Velva Oreda Paxton died on November 16, 2013 at Roane Co., West Virginia, at age 86.^2,3,9

     Willis Dee Paxton was buried at County Line Cemetery, Oak Grove, San Jacinto Co., Texas.³ His Social Security Number was 232-40-8825.¹⁰ He married Jo Margie Risner. Willis Dee Paxton was born on June 23, 1928 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^3,4,10,5 He married Marie Maxine Simmons on May 1, 1953 at Rapides Parish, Louisiana.⁶ Willis Dee Paxton died on October 1, 1985 at Harrison Co., Texas, at age 57.^3,4,11

     Her Social Security Number was 233-44-5997.⁸ Maxine Donna Jean Paxton was buried at Jackson County Memory Gardens, Cottageville, Jackson Co., West Virginia.⁹ She was born on April 2, 1930 at Clendenin, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^9,8,6 As of July 25, 1953,her married name was Crihfield.⁶ She married Harold Emerson Crihfield on July 25, 1953 at Clio, Roane Co., West Virginia.^3,6 Maxine Donna Jean Paxton died on May 13, 2008 at West Virginia at age 78.^9,8

     John Samuel Paxton was buried at Clover Cemetery, Clover, Roane Co., West Virginia.⁸ His Social Security Number was 233-44-5998.³ He was born on November 29, 1932 at Clendenin, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^3,8,4,6 He married Janet A. McGlothlin on April 25, 1955 at Roane Co., West Virginia.⁶ John Samuel Paxton died on September 8, 1997 at West Virginia at age 64.^3,8,4,9

     Hubert Willis Summerfield Hubert Willis Summerfield, 84, of Spencer, died Friday, April 4, 2014, in the Miletree Center, Spencer. He was born April 26, 1929, at Clio, Roane County, a son of the late Elias and Emma Justice Summerfield. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Velva Oreda Paxton Summerfield on November 16, 2013; one grandson, Lee Michael Summerfield; two brothers, Ray and Eugene Summerfield. Mr. Summerfield was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was a retired employee of Ravenswood Aluminum and a member of the United Steel Workers of America, Local 5668, Ravenswood. Hubert was a Christian who attended the Boggs Fork Community Church and was an Army veteran of the Korean War. He enjoyed vegetable and flower gardening. Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Tom and Debra of Ripley, Larry and Cheryl of Spencer, Steve and Jeane of Abingdon, VA; three brothers, Bobby Summerfield of Cleveland, OH, Conard Summerfield of Nitro and Jackie Summerfield also of Cleveland, OH; two sisters, Nella Faye Parker of Clio and Geneva Elmore of Cleveland, OH; eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Military honors will be accorded by the American Legion Post 21 immediately after the funeral service. Burial will be in the Eventide Cemetery.² He was buried at Eventide Cemetery, Spencer, Roane Co., West Virginia.^3,2 He was born on April 26, 1926 at Clio, Roane Co., West Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Velva Oreda Paxton, daughter of James Albert Paxton and Abbie Hester Reynolds, on March 13, 1954 at Roane Co., West Virginia.^1,2,4 Hubert Willis Summerfield died on April 4, 2014 at Spencer, Roane Co., West Virginia, at age 87.^2,3

     Harold Emerson Crihfield was buried at Jackson County Memory Gardens, Cottageville, Jackson Co., West Virginia.^3,1 His Social Security Number was 236-44-5607.² He Harold Emerson Crihfield, 77, of Evans departed this life Jan. 14, 2007, in Jackson General Hospital, Ripley. He was born April 26, 1929, in Clio, Roane County, and was a son of the late Willie E. and Belva M. Armstead Crihfield. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Preston, and a sister, Hazel Mae. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and was a member of American Legion Post 21, Spencer. He was retired from Pechiney Corporation, Ravenswood, and was a member of the United Steelworkers of America Local 5668. He was a former Boy Scout leader, enjoyed rabbit hunting and gardening, and attended Salt Hill Church. Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Maxine D. Paxton Crihfield; sons, Harold E. Crihfield Jr. and Randy L. Crihfield, both of Evans; daughter, Joyce Waskey of Sandyville; brothers, Elton Crihfield of Manassas, Va., Carrol Crihfield of Big Chimney and Lakin Crihfield of Clio; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild; and two stepgrandchildren. Burial will follow in Jackson County Memory Gardens, Cottageville.¹ He was born on April 26, 1929 at Clio, Roane Co., West Virginia.^1,2,4,3 He married Maxine Donna Jean Paxton, daughter of James Albert Paxton and Abbie Hester Reynolds, on July 25, 1953 at Clio, Roane Co., West Virginia.^1,4 Harold Emerson Crihfield died on January 14, 2007 at Ripley, Jackson Co., West Virginia, at age 77.^1,2,5,3