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     James Irvin "Jimmy" Paxton was buried at Elk Hills Memorial Park, Big Chimney, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.⁴ He was born on April 26, 1929 at Frame, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^3,4 He married Ruby Kathryn Green on January 28, 1948 at Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia.^3,4,6 James Irvin "Jimmy" Paxton died on August 10, 2018 at West Virginia at age 89.⁴ He James Irvin Paxton, our dad, was an honest, ethical Christian man of integrity who honored his word and always helped others. Dad was born on April 26, 1929, and passed from this world to his heavenly home on August 10, 2018. Dad, the youngest of nine children of Ernest Dountain and Eva Esta Dodd Paxton of Long Ridge, Roane County, was preceded in death by his brothers: Hubert, Houston, Cephas, Owen, and Donald, and sisters: Velma Blackwell, Dolpha Smith, and Norma Donohoe. His loving wife of 67 years, Ruby Kathryn Green Paxton, entered her eternal home on March 10, 2015, and left a void that no one can fill. Dad is survived by his five children: Sharon Lee Paxton, James Wayne Paxton, Connie Ann Hays, Charles Douglas Paxton, and Joyce Lynn Burdette. Dad is the proud Papa to 12 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. He also leaves behind, Buddy, his cherished Golden Retriever, who was his constant companion and comfort, and who is now cared for by his loving granddaughter, Angie Lipscomb. Dad, a hard worker who provided well for mom and us, worked for Columbia Gas for 38 years. He began while in high school as a summer worker cutting right-of-ways, and he retired as supervisor at the Operating Center in St. Albans. He also worked a second job as a mechanic and is still highly regarded as one of the region's best. Dad could repair almost anything. If he didn't have the right tool, he was innovative and made one. He always knew the "best way" to accomplish any task, and he insisted that we do it his way. Dad was a multi-talented man, a jack-of-all trades, who in his younger days worked from daylight until dusk or later. He enjoyed building and helped construct his home, ours, and two log cabin family homes. He enjoyed wood working and furniture making and made or refinished hundreds of items which he willingly gave away. His gardens were the best since he was a farmer at heart, and he even canned the fruits and vegetables he harvested. No one left his home empty handed. Dad loved working outside and keeping his property and ours well-manicured. He was quite a lumber jack who cut trees, split logs, and stacked them like a professional. Dad passed his work ethic on to all of us and taught us to be disciplined and honorable. When we were younger, Dad took us on country drives throughout WV where we camped, hiked, fished, picnicked, and played family games. Because of our family adventures, we love and respect nature and share it with our families. We appreciate the many skills and lessons he taught us, and we pass them on because of our love and respect for him. We are honoring Dad's request to be cremated, to have no service, and to have his ashes buried at Elk Memorial Gardens with mom. on August 12, 2018.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 235-03-3870.¹ Richard Andrew Donohoe was buried at Frail Donohoe Cemetery, Long Ridge, Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia.^5,2 He was born on April 4, 1915 at Frame, Roane Co., West Virginia.^1,6,3,4 He married Norma Mae Paxton, daughter of Earnest Dounten Paxton and Eva Esta Dodd, on May 27, 1933 at Roane Co., West Virginia.^7,8,6,5,9 Richard Andrew Donohoe died on March 28, 2002 at Elkins, Randolph Co., West Virginia, at age 86.^1,2 He Richard A. Donohoe, 87, of Elkins, formerly of Elkview, died Thursday, March 28, 2002, at home after a long illness. Mr. Donohoe was a retired employee of Black Rock Construction, Charleston. He was preceded in death by his son, Don Max Donohoe. Surviving are his wife, Norma; sons and daughters-in-law, Ivan and Dorcus of Auburn, Kan., Glenn and Lila Donohoe of Beverly; sister, Mary Johnson of Charleston; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Burial will be in Frail Cemetery, Long Ridge Road, Elkview. on March 31, 2002.²

     Her Social Security Number was 235-42-5248.³ Audrey F. Blackwell was born on July 20, 1927 at Frame, Kanawha Co., West Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Jul 21, 1927.^3,2 As of January 19, 1946,her married name was Paxton.¹ She married Donald Oscar Paxton, son of Earnest Dounten Paxton and Eva Esta Dodd, on January 19, 1946 at Frame, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Audrey F. Blackwell died on December 21, 2006 at South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 79.^3,2 She Audrey Blackwell Paxton, 79, of South Charleston, passed away at the Hubbard Hospice House December 21, 2006, after a sudden illness. Audrey was born July 20, 1927, in Frame, the daughter of the late Rev. Emerson and Ada Blackwell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Donald Paxton; and brother, Clifton Blackwell. Audrey retired from CAMC Kanawha Valley Hospital with 28 years of service. She was a member of the West Virginia Women's Credit Association and a member of the Sugar Creek Community Mission Church. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Sandy and Gary Jarvis of Fraziers Bottom; beloved granddaughters, Robyn Hagerman and husband Robert of Cross Lanes, and Kimberly Walker and husband Gary of Scott Depot; very special great-grandchildren, Hailey and Kyle Hagerman, and Dillon Walker; sister, Patricia George of Nitro; brothers, Mack Blackwell of Charlotte, N.C., and Richard Blackwell of Peoria, Ariz; beloved nieces and nephews; special friends; and neighbors. The family would like to extend special thanks and gratitude to the staff of Hubbard Hospice House for their care and compassion given in the care of their loved one. on December 24, 2006.²

     Dorothy Albertia Snyder was buried at Samuel Paxton Cemetery, Roane Co., West Virginia.^3,4 Her Social Security Number was 234-62-9495.⁵ She was born on April 21, 1910 at Pennsylvania.^5,2 As of September 29, 1928,her married name was Paxton.^1,2 She married Hubert Dauntain Paxton, son of Earnest Dounten Paxton and Eva Esta Dodd, on September 29, 1928 at Roane Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Dorothy Albertia Snyder died on April 26, 1999 at Flatwoods, Greenup Co., Kentucky, at age 89.^3,5,6 She Dorothy A. Paxton, 89, of Walton died April 26, 1999, in Oakmont Manor, Flatwoods, Ky., after a long illness. She was a lifelong resident of Walton and a member of Sandy Knob Advent Christian Church, Walton. Surviving: daughter, Mary Delores Groves of Flatwoods; sons, Billy H. of Walton, Willis D. of Tucson, Ariz., Jerry A. of Shavertown, Pa; sisters, Ilene Clark of Elkview, Ruth Walker of Tallmadge, Ohio; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Paxton Cemetery, Walton. on April 29, 1999.³

     Billy Hubert Paxton was buried at Elk Hills Memorial Park, Big Chimney, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,8 His Social Security Number was 234-42-5167.³ He was born on March 17, 1930 at Roane Co., West Virginia.³ He married Marieda Clarene Davis on February 21, 1953 at Roane Co., West Virginia.² Billy Hubert Paxton died on November 21, 1999 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 69.^1,3,8 He Billy H. Paxton, 69, of Walton died Nov. 21, 1999, in General Division, CAMC, after a short illness. He was a lifelong resident of Walton, attended Sandy Knob Advent Christian Church, Walton, and was retired from Columbia Gas Transmission, Charleston. Surviving: wife, Marieda C. Paxton; son, Randall L. of Dalton, Pa; daughters, Alice D. Case of Harveys Lake, Pa., Brenda J. Flesher of Pinch; brothers, Jerry of Shaverton, Pa., Willis of Tucson, Ariz; sister, Deloris Groves of Flatwoods, Ky; five grandchildren. Burial will be in Elk Hills Memorial Park, Big Chimney. on November 23, 1999.⁸

     Willis Dountain "Willie" Paxton was buried at All Faiths Memorial Park, 2151 S. Avenida Los Reyes, Tucson, Pima Co., Arizona.^2,9 His Social Security Number was 234-50-8558.¹ He was born on March 26, 1934 at Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia.^1,9,3 He married Elizabeth A. Hamilton on November 3, 1957.¹⁰ Willis Dountain "Willie" Paxton married Elma Veatrice Davis in June, 1983 at Pima Co., Arizona.¹¹ Willis Dountain "Willie" Paxton died on May 15, 2004 at Tucson, Pima Co., Arizona, at age 70.^1,2,9,3 He PAXTON, Willis D. "Willie", 70, died May 15, 2004. Survived by his wife, Elma V. Paxton; sister, Dolores (Oral Ray) Groves of Kentucky and brother, Jerry (Carole) Paxton of Pennsylvania. He was retired from the U.S. Air Force and the U.S. Post Office. Burial to follow in Desert Vista Cemetery. on May 17, 2004.²

     Mary Delores Paxton was buried at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Northeast, 100 Veterans Memorial Drive, Argillite, Greenup Co., Kentucky.^2,3,6 She was born on March 10, 1932 at Roane Co., West Virginia.^3,7,4,6 As of May 5, 1951,her married name was Groves.⁴ She married Oral Ray Groves on May 5, 1951 at Clendenin, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^8,3,4 Mary Delores Paxton died on November 14, 2017 at Ironton, Lawrence Co., Ohio, at age 85.^3,7,6 She Mary Delores Groves, 85, of Flatwoods, departed this earth for her Heavenly home Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017, in St. Mary's Hospital in Ironton, Ohio. She was born March 10, 1932, in Roane County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Hubert and Dorothy Paxton. She was a member of Fifth Street Church of Christ in Huntington, W.Va. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one daughter, Virginia; and three brothers, Bill Paxton, Willis Paxton and Jessie Paxton. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Oral Groves; three sons, Stephen (Gloria) Groves of Flatwoods, Mark (Frances) Groves of Russell and David Groves of Tallahassee, Fla; one brother, Jerry (Carol) Paxton of Shaverton, Penn; and five grandchildren, Danny, Dalton, Derek, Samantha and J.D. Burial will be in Kentucky Veterans Cemetery North East in Greenup. on November 15, 2017.³

     Oral Ray Groves was buried at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Northeast, 100 Veterans Memorial Drive, Argillite, Greenup Co., Kentucky.^4,5 He Oral R. Groves, 90, of Flatwoods, Kentucky departed this earth for his Heavenly home on Saturday, August 1, 2020, at Sanctuary of the Ohio Valley in Ironton Ohio. He was born February 14, 1930, in Roane County, West Virginia, a son of the late John and Ledona Groves. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Mary Delores; a daughter, Virginia Ann; a brother, Warren Blaine; and a sister, Doris Maxine May. He is survived by three sons, Stephen (Gloria), Mark (Francis), and David (Debbie); 5 grandchildren, Daniel, Jauhn, Dalton, Derek and Samantha; one great-grandchild, Isaac; and a brother, Charles (Ruth). Oral was a member of the Fifth Street Church of Christ in Huntington, West Virginia. He served his country proudly in the United States Army and fought in the Korean War. He retired from the Kroger Company after 40 years of service. A graveside service will be conducted at the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Northeast in Greenup, Kentucky, by Jaime Leonard. Military rites will be performed by Kenova American Legion Post 95. Reed Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. A special thanks to the staff at the Sanctuary of the Ohio Valley and Community Hospice for their care.⁵ He was born on February 14, 1930 at Roane Co., West Virginia.^3,4,5 He married Mary Delores Paxton, daughter of Hubert Dauntain Paxton and Dorothy Albertia Snyder, on May 5, 1951 at Clendenin, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3 Oral Ray Groves died on August 1, 2020 at Ironton, Lawrence Co., Ohio, at age 90.^4,5

     Lillian Mae Light was buried at Clendenin Memorial Gardens, Clendenin, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,3 Her Social Security Number was 233-54-4054.⁴ Her married name was Paxton.⁵ She married Cephas Cargile Paxton, son of Earnest Dounten Paxton and Eva Esta Dodd.^6,5 Lillian Mae Light was born on March 2, 1925 at Clendenin, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^4,2 She died on December 18, 2000 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 75.^1,4 She Lillian Mae Light Paxton, 75, of Clendenin died Dec. 18, 2000, in Arthur B. Hodges Center, Charleston, after a short illness. She was a homemaker, a Christian and a member of Reamer Gospel Tabernacle, Clendenin. Surviving: sons, Edward of Marietta, Ohio, Robert of Elkview, Thomas of Clendenin; daughter, Patricia Myers of Charleston; sister, Ruby Matthews of Charleston; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Clendenin Memorial Gardens. on December 20, 2000.¹

     Okey Ferman Rader and Dolpha Myrtle Paxton were divorced.⁵ Okey Ferman Rader was buried at Golden Gate National Cemetery, 1300 Sneath Lane, San Bruno, San Mateo Co., California.^4,6 He was born on August 10, 1914 at Roane Co., West Virginia.^1,3,4,6 He married Dolpha Myrtle Paxton, daughter of Earnest Dounten Paxton and Eva Esta Dodd, on May 27, 1933 at Roane Co., West Virginia.^7,1 Okey Ferman Rader died on June 17, 1961 at Atascadero, San Luis Obispo Co., California, at age 46.^3,4,6

     Her Social Security Number was 235-56-6707.⁴ Dorothy Eloise Looney was buried at Droddy Cemetery, Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia.⁵ She was born on May 27, 1921 at Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia.^1,3,4 As of July 19, 1941,her married name was Paxton.^6,1 She married Willis Owen Paxton, son of Earnest Dounten Paxton and Eva Esta Dodd, on July 19, 1941 at Sandy Knob, Roane Co., West Virginia.^6,1 Dorothy Eloise Looney died on February 1, 2002 at Marietta, Washington Co., Ohio, at age 80.^3,4,7

     His Social Security Number was 293-38-3609.⁵ Rodney Paul Paxton was buried at Gravel Bank Cemetery, Marietta, Washington Co., Ohio.⁶ He was born on February 9, 1944 at Roane Co., West Virginia.^6,5 He married Vera Marie Brockmeier on July 7, 1964 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^7,2 Rodney Paul Paxton died on June 18, 2008 at Washington Co., Ohio, at age 64.^6,5