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     Harold Ira "Lefty" Summers was buried at Douglas Cemetery, Ivydale, Clay Co., West Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 232-40-2683.⁵ He was born on April 22, 1930 at Ovapa, Clay Co., West Virginia.^5,3,4 He married Margaret Frances Cox, daughter of Jesse McGinnis Cox Sr. and Elsie Mae Paxton, on February 6, 1954 at Bomont, Clay Co., West Virginia.^{6,1,2,7,3,8,4} Harold Ira "Lefty" Summers died on February 8, 2009 at Procious, Clay Co., West Virginia, at age 78.^3,5,9 He Harold I. "Lefty" Summers of Procious passed away February 8, 2009, at his home. He was born April 22, 1930. He was retired from American Electric Power after 26 years. He was an Army Veteran and a member of American Legion Post 23, Point Pleasant. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Cox Summers; daughter, Mary Summers; son, Michael Silverthorne; parents, Cossie and Stella Summers; and sisters, Opal Crawford, Lois Wieland and Mary Olive Brown. Harold will be sadly missed by his daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Randy Hodges of Clendenin; son and daughter-in-law, Jeff and Barbara Summers of Point Pleasant; grandchildren, Jason and Jessica Hodges of Apopka Fla., J.D. and Melissa Hodges of Pinch and Morgan Summers of Bethel, Ohio; great-grandchildren, Braedyn Hodges and Kelsie Hodges; stepgrandchildren, Megan and T.R. Mallotte of Point Pleasant; brothers, Cossie Summers of Burbank, Ohio, and Steve Summers of Wooster, Ohio; and sisters, Mildred Summers of Ovapa, Imogene "Jo" Shamblin of Sissonville and Judy Drake of South Carolina. Burial will follow in Douglas Cemetery, Ivydale. on February 10, 2009.³

     Jessie McGinnis "Buddy" Cox Jr. was born on July 22, 1934 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.⁴ He married Aileen Martha Pauley on August 12, 1956 at Corton, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 236-12-5978.⁵ Carl Vincent Lantz was born on October 10, 1911 at Philippi, Barbour Co., West Virginia.^5,3,4 He married Beatrice Clarice Paxton, daughter of Robert Henry "Bob" Paxton and Margaret Estelle Hart, on September 5, 1933 at Clay Co., West Virginia.¹ Carl Vincent Lantz and Beatrice Clarice Paxton were divorced before May 22, 1939.⁶ Carl Vincent Lantz died on November 9, 1968 at Brooke Co., West Virginia, at age 57.^5,2

     Emmet Waldon Workman was buried at Ramsey Cemetery, Enoch, Clay Co., West Virginia.³ He was born on January 14, 1898 at Clay Co., West Virginia; His WWI Draft Card has a birth year of 1899.^3,4,5 He married Beatrice Clarice Paxton, daughter of Robert Henry "Bob" Paxton and Margaret Estelle Hart, on May 22, 1939 at Clay Co., West Virginia.^6,1,2 Emmet Waldon Workman died on January 5, 1962 at Birch River, Nicholas Co., West Virginia, at age 63.³

     His Social Security Number was 236-50-4046.⁵ Robert Gale Lantz was buried at Walnut Grove Cemetery, Strange Creek, Braxton Co., West Virginia.^6,7,2 He was born on February 17, 1934 at Widen, Clay Co., West Virginia.^1,5,6,2,3 He married Wilma Iolene Naylor on October 6, 1955 at Clay, Clay Co., West Virginia.¹ Robert Gale Lantz and Wilma Iolene Naylor were divorced on August 26, 1960 at Stark Co., Ohio.⁸ Robert Gale Lantz died on September 10, 2002 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 68.^5,6,7,2 He Robert G. Lantz, 68, of Widen died Sept. 10, 2002, in CAMC Memorial Hospital. Graveside service will be at Walnut Grove Cemetery, Strange Creek. on September 12, 2002.⁷

     Robert Lee Stout was buried at Walnut Grove Church Cemetery, Widen, Clay Co., West Virginia.^2,4 His Social Security Number was 232-16-8400.⁵ He was born on March 20, 1915 at Frametown, Braxton Co., West Virginia.^5,1,2,3 He married Nina Irene Paxton, daughter of Robert Henry "Bob" Paxton and Margaret Estelle Hart, on April 22, 1938 at Swandale, Clay Co., West Virginia.^6,1,7,4 Robert Lee Stout died on November 8, 1987 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 72; The SSDI has a death date of Nov 15, 1987.^5,2,4 He Robert Lee Stout, 72, of Widen, Clay County, died Nov. 8, 1987, in General Division, CAMC, after a long illness. He was a miner retired from Pittston Co., and a member of UMW. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Surviving: wife, Nina Paxton Stout; sisters, Mrs. Dollie Doss of Clay, Mrs. Ina Bolen of Gasaway; brother, Odbert of Cassville. Burial will be in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Strange Creek. on November 10, 1987.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 235-16-9794.⁶ Lee Albert Schoolcraft was buried at Elk Hills Memorial Park, Big Chimney, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹ He was born on July 5, 1914 at Big Chimney, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^6,2,3,4,5 He married Dessie Gertrude Paxton, daughter of Robert Henry "Bob" Paxton and Margaret Estelle Hart, on July 16, 1943 at Enoch, Clay Co., West Virginia.^2,7,5 Lee Albert Schoolcraft died on January 15, 1998 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 83.^1,6 He Lee A. Schoolcraft, 83, of Pinch died Jan. 15, 1998, in General Division, CAMC, after a short illness. He was retired from Kanawha Manufacturing Co. with 35 years' service. He was an Army veteran of World War II and a Protestant. Surviving: wife, Gertrude Schoolcraft; brother, Jim of Poca; sisters, Rosalie Reynolds of St. Albans, Lucy Schoolcraft of Big Chimney. Burial will be in Elk Hills Memorial Park, Big Chimney. on January 17, 1998.¹

     Col. Dale Lowery Leavitt Sr. was buried at Sutton Cemetery, Braxton Co., West Virginia.^2,5 His Social Security Number was 236-18-7268.⁶ He was born on February 12, 1921 at Sutton, Braxton Co., West Virginia.^6,2,3,4,5,7 He married Gladys Geraldine Paxton, daughter of Robert Henry "Bob" Paxton and Margaret Estelle Hart, after 1962.^8,9,10 Col. Dale Lowery Leavitt Sr. died on January 29, 1996 at Clarksburg, Harrison Co., West Virginia, at age 74.^6,2,5,7 He Dale Lowery Leavitt Sr., 74, of Sutton died Jan. 29, 1996, at Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center, Clarksburg, after a long illness. He was born in Braxton County and was former Braxton County sheriff, former coordinator of Federal Funds for Braxton County, past chairman of Flatwoods Canoe Run Public Service District and owner and operator of Leavitt's Home Supply. He was a Special Forces veteran of World War II, retired colonel of West Virginia National Guard and member of Sutton Masonic Lodge, Eastern Star and Christ Church United Methodist, Sutton. Surviving: wife, Geraldine Leavitt; sons, Dale Lowery Jr. of Edmond, Okla., Greg D. of Effingham, S.C., Stephen D. of Marietta, Ga; daughter, Carol Ann Roleder of Charlotte, N.C; stepdaughter, Helga Hallett of Charleston; sister, Josephine Johnson of Clarksburg; eight grandchildren. Burial will be in Sutton Cemetery. on January 30, 1996.²

     Brenda Kay Paxton was buried at Jackson County Memory Gardens, Cottageville, Jackson Co., West Virginia.³ Her Social Security Number was 234-98-4060.² She was born on October 13, 1948 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^2,3 She died on May 18, 1999 at West Virginia at age 50.^2,4,3

     Her Social Security Number was 214-62-2758.⁸ Rosa Helen Paxton was buried at Bayard Cemetery, Bayard, Grant Co., West Virginia.^2,9 She was born on February 5, 1931 at Porter, Clay Co., West Virginia.^1,8,3,9 As of August 23, 1947,her married name was Brown.¹ She married William Donald Brown on August 23, 1947 at Hookersville, Nicholas Co., West Virginia.^1,2,6 Rosa Helen Paxton died on December 7, 2005 at Oakland, Garrett Co., Maryland, at age 74.^8,2,9 She Rosa Helen Brown, 74, Gormania, W.Va., died Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2005, in the Oakland Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Born Feb. 5, 1931, in Taylor, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Robert and Estell (Hart) Paxton. She was a long-time member of the Bayard Church of God. She is survived by her husband, William Donald Brown, also residing in the Oakland Rehabilitation Center; three sons, David W. Brown, Maysville, W.Va., and Gary Brown and Donnie G. Brown, both of Gormania; three daughters, Teresa Durst, Elk Garden, W.Va., Teresha Cosner, Gormania, and Vanessa Glotfelty, Oakland; three sisters, Nina Stout, Thomas, W.Va., Gertrude Schoolcraft, Elk View, W.Va., and Geraldine Leavitt, Sutton, W.Va; 12 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Interment will be in the Bayard Cemetery. on December 9, 2005.²

     William Donald Brown was buried at Bayard Cemetery, Bayard, Grant Co., West Virginia.³ He was born on July 5, 1925 at Clarksburg, Harrison Co., West Virginia.^1,3,5,4 He married Rosa Helen Paxton, daughter of Robert Henry "Bob" Paxton and Margaret Estelle Hart, on August 23, 1947 at Hookersville, Nicholas Co., West Virginia.^1,2,6 William Donald Brown died on November 29, 2008 at Oakland, Garrett Co., Maryland, at age 83.^3,5

     David William Brown David William Brown, age 73, of Maysville, WV, passed away on June 16, 2021, at his home. He was born on April 28, 1948, in Charleston, WV, the son of the late William Donald and Rosa Helen (Paxton) Brown. He was previously married to the mother of his children, Billie Jean (Turner) Brown, who survives in Petersburg, WV. Mr. Brown was a 1966 graduate of Sutton High School. He was a Veteran of the US Army, where he served as a Sergeant in charge of teletype and deciphering during the Vietnam War. David had worked at Island Creek Coal Company and later retired from Consol Coal Company. He was a member of United Mine Workers of America and Mountaintop Hunting Club. He was an avid gold and gun collector who always enjoyed the thrill of making a good deal. In addition to the mother of his children, Mr. Brown is survived by a son, Ryan Andrew Brown (Charity Hix) of Charleston, WV; a son-in-law, Joshua Kile of Maysville, WV; 3 sisters, Teresa Durst (Randy) of Elk Garden, WV, Teresha Cosner (Larry) of Gormania, WV, and Vanessa Brown of Gormania, WV; 2 brothers, Gary Brown (Debra), and Donnie Brown (Joyce), both of Gormania, WV; and 3 grandchildren, McKeyin Stone Kile, Taylor Jordan Kile, and Shaylee Nicole Kile, all of Maysville, WV. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Jami Nicole Kile; and his aunt Nina Stout, who had a large role in his upbringing.² He married Billie Jean Turner.² David William Brown was born on April 28, 1948 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.² He died on June 16, 2021 at Maysville, Grant Co., West Virginia, at age 73.²

     Lora Ellen Hackney was buried at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, 5233 Rocky Fork Road, Cross Lanes, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.³ She was born on November 5, 1905 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,2 As of April 17, 1952,her married name was Paxton.¹ She married Harrison Leonard "Harris" "Clyde" Paxton, son of Winfield Worthington "Worth" Paxton and Polyrena Malinda "Rena" Burnside, on April 17, 1952 at Clay, Clay Co., West Virginia.¹ Lora Ellen Hackney died on July 23, 1965 at Clay, Clay Co., West Virginia, at age 59.^3,2

     Ollie "Aubey" Moore was buried at Rogers Cemetery, Ivydale, Clay Co., West Virginia.^2,3 She was born on April 1, 1881 at Monora, Calhoun Co., West Virginia.^2,3 As of before 1921,her married name was McCune.⁴ She married Unknown McCune before 1921.⁴ As of September 28, 1921,her married name was Paxton.⁴ Ollie "Aubey" Moore married Harrison Leonard "Harris" "Clyde" Paxton, son of Winfield Worthington "Worth" Paxton and Polyrena Malinda "Rena" Burnside, on September 28, 1921 at Ivydale, Clay Co., West Virginia.^5,4,2 Ollie "Aubey" Moore died on June 17, 1946 at Clay, Clay Co., West Virginia, at age 65.^2,3

     Dolpha May "Dolphia" Paxton was buried at Moore Fork Cemetery, Moore Fork Road, Ossia, Clay Co., West Virginia.¹⁰ She was born on October 15, 1904 at Ivydale, Clay Co., West Virginia.^5,4 As of January 26, 1924,her married name was Summers.¹¹ She married Samuel D. Summers on January 26, 1924 at Clay Co., West Virginia.¹¹ As of August 6, 1927,her married name was Dulaney.¹² Dolpha May "Dolphia" Paxton married George W. Dulaney on August 6, 1927 at Clay Co., West Virginia.¹² As of August 9, 1948,her married name was Westfall.⁵ Dolpha May "Dolphia" Paxton married Thomas William Westfall on August 9, 1948 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^13,5,10 Dolpha May "Dolphia" Paxton died on December 10, 1977 at age 73.¹⁰

     Rata Ethel Paxton was buried at Friend Cemetery, Ivydale, Clay Co., West Virginia.² She was born on May 6, 1907 at Ivydale, Clay Co., West Virginia; Her marriage certificate has a birth year of 1908.^8,2,3,5 As of June 26, 1926,her married name was Thompson.^9,8 She married Rophy Hayse "Hayes" Thompson on June 26, 1926 at Ivydale, Clay Co., West Virginia.^9,8 As of July 27, 1945,her married name was Davis.³ Rata Ethel Paxton and Rophy Hayse "Hayes" Thompson were divorced on July 27, 1945 at Summit Co., Ohio.³ Rata Ethel Paxton married Wilbur Glen Davis on July 27, 1945 at Summit Co., Ohio.³ Rata Ethel Paxton and Wilbur Glen Davis were divorced before April, 1950.¹⁰ Rata Ethel Paxton Mrs. Rata Ethel Davis, 45, of 371 E. Voris died today in City Hospital after a long illness. She waa born in Ivydale, W.Va., and was a Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. employe all of the 10 years she lived in Akron. She was a member of Advent Memorial Church in Charleston, W.Va. Mrs. Davis leaves her father, H. L. Paxton of Clay, W.Va; two daughters, Joan Thompson of Akron and Lewana Thompson of Chicago; a son, Billy Joe Thompson of Akron: two sisters, the Rev. Dalpha Westfall of Clay and Mrs. Adeline King of Otter, W.Va., and two grandchildren. on February 19, 1952.⁷ She died on February 19, 1952 at Akron, Summit Co., Ohio, at age 44.^2,7

     Rena Malinda Paxton was buried at Moore Fork Cemetery, Moore Fork Road, Ossia, Clay Co., West Virginia.⁶ She was born on June 10, 1923 at Ivydale, Clay Co., West Virginia.^7,3 As of December 17, 1941,her married name was Nicholas.⁷ She married Russell Roscoe Nicholas on December 17, 1941 at Ivydale, Clay Co., West Virginia.^8,7,3 Rena Malinda Paxton died on December 19, 2020 at Montgomery, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 97.³ She Rena M. Paxton Nicholas, 97, of Fayetteville, passed away on Dec. 19, 2020 at Montgomery Rehab and Nursing Center in Montgomery. She was born on June 10, 1923 in Ivydale, the daughter of the late H.L. Clyde Paxton and Ollie Moore Paxton. She was a member of Crooked Run Community Church in Fayetteville. Her greatest joy was her grandchildren, whom she called her angels. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 58 years, Russell Nicholas; her son, Kenneth Nicholas; son-in-law, Dick White; granddaughter, Lisa White; brothers, Eugene, Richard, Woodford and John; sisters, Dolpha, Rata, Adeline, Alma, Mary, Ora and Nora. She is survived by her son, Larry (Mary) Nicholas of Troutman, North Carolina; daughter, Linda White of Sutton; grandchildren, Dickie (Yvonne) White, Michelle (Joe) Wiseman, Melissa Adkins and Clifford Nicholas; great-grandchildren, Emily Patrick (Steve Calzado), Samantha Patrick, Valerie Adkins, Justin and Nathan Wiseman, Russell and Raven Nicholas, and Sarah (Earl) Dunlap; great-great-grandchildren, Bralen, Averie, Raelynn, Mason and Tristin; and special grandchildren, Trinity Sigler and Tracy Adkins. on January 7, 2021.³

     George W. Dulaney was buried at Grafton National Cemetery, 431 Walnut Street, Grafton, Taylor Co., West Virginia.^2,3,4 He was born on September 28, 1894 at Braxton Co., West Virginia.^2,4,3 He married Dolpha May "Dolphia" Paxton, daughter of Harrison Leonard "Harris" "Clyde" Paxton and Mary Sue Elmore, on August 6, 1927 at Clay Co., West Virginia.⁵ George W. Dulaney died on October 30, 1952 at age 58.^2,3,4