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     Raymond Napoleon Foster was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 His Social Security Number was 229-60-7578.⁴ He Raymond Foster was a WW I veteran and served in France during the war and attained the rank of Corporal. He joined the Army at the age of eighteen during the famous flu epidemic that took many lives here in the states.² He was born on September 27, 1896 at Roanoke, Virginia; The SSDI and his death certificate have a birth date of Sep 30, 1896.^1,4,5,2,3 He married Iva Golda Poff, daughter of Joseph Johnson Poff and Miriam Ella Kropff, on August 17, 1925 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,5,2,3 Raymond Napoleon Foster died on September 23, 1974 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 77.^4,2,3

     Ellen Sue Foster was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ She was born on September 2, 1936 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 She married Thomas Algie Perdue on February 16, 1957 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,5 As of February 16, 1957,her married name was Perdue.² Ellen Sue Foster died on March 19, 2015 at Virginia at age 78.¹ She Ellen Sue Perdue, 78, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2015. She was preceded in death by a son, Raymond Thomas Perdue; a granddaughter, Amber Dawn Perdue; son-in-law, Ronald D. Steber; and a daughter-in-law, Becky Clark. She is survived by her husband, Thomas A. Perdue; one son, Kirk E. Perdue (Selena); a daughter, Becky Perdue Steber; her grandchildren, Hailey Skye Perdue, Steven Thomas Perdue, Kristy Perdue, Aija Perdue Kroll (Rich), Tasha Steber Wheeler (Wayne), Connie Steber Shepherd (Rodney), and Travis Steber; great-grandchildren are Zach Kroll, Ryan Shepherd, Christian Shepherd, Logan Perdue, Madalyn Kroll and Zoey Shepherd; a daughter-in-law, Deborah T. Perdue; special additional family members are Joseph Russell, (Deborah Taylor Perdue), and Dennis Clark; and a special cousin, Shelby A. Link. on March 22, 2015.¹

     Thomas Algie Perdue Thomas Algie Perdue, 91, of Roanoke, VA, passed on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. Algie was born on May 13, 1933 to Raymond and Mary Perdue in Bluefield, West Virginia. Algie was preceded in death by many loved ones including his wife, Sue Ellen Perdue; son, Raymond Thomas Perdue; granddaughter, Amber Dawn Perdue; son-in-law, Ronald Steber and daughter-in-law, Becky Clark Perdue. Survivors include his daughter, Becky Perdue Steber; son, Kirk Edward Perdue (Seleana), Deborah Taylor Perdue (widow of Raymond Perdue). Grandchildren, Tasha Steber Wheeler (Wayne); Connie Steber Shepherd (Rodney); Travis Steber, Aija Perdue Kroll; Kristy Ann Perdue, Steven Thomas Perdue, Hunter Lee Wilson, Brianna Paige Wilson and Hailey Skye Perdue. Great Grandchildren include Landon McKinley Wheeler, Samuel Lee Wheeler, Brianna Nevaeh Wheeler, Alexander Blake Wheeler, Daisey Mae Wheeler, Ryan Shepherd, Christian Shepherd, Zoey Shepherd, Zachory Kroll, Madalyn Kroll, and Logan Thomas Perdue. Great-Grandchildren Oliver James Shepherd, Ellowyn Tink Wilson and Tianna Tink Wilson. Special Family Member Joseph Russell. Algie served in the Navy during the Korean War and afterwards pursued his career with the IRS as a taxation auditor, retiring after 26 years of service. Always having strong beliefs in giving back to the community, he represented the Kazim Shriners of Roanoke and supported many programs to enrich the lives of children in need. Algie was an animal lover who advocated for pet adoptions, volunteering at the Bedford Co. SPCA, focusing on older animals that deserved a "second chance" at the good life. As a longstanding Board Member of the Freemasons in Roanoke VA, and a member of the cannon brigade in the Sons of Confederate, Algie participated in numerous reenactments along the East Coast. Volunteering at the Elks Home brought him close to his love of the Peaks of Otter. As an avid outdoorsman he hunted numerous areas of the national forest as well as hunting trips to Wyoming and Montana. All in all a genuine person who preferred to look for the good in everyone and consistently strived to lead by example. Paw will be interred alongside his wife, Sue Ellen and son, Raymond Thomas Perdue in Evergreen Burial Park.² He was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.² He was born on May 13, 1933 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,1 He married Ellen Sue Foster, daughter of Raymond Napoleon Foster and Iva Golda Poff, on February 16, 1957 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,1,2 Thomas Algie Perdue died on January 25, 2025 at Virginia at age 91.²

     His Social Security Number was 231-98-5755.⁷ Raymond Thomas Perdue was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^4,8,6 He was born on May 21, 1958 at Richmond, Virginia.^7,3,8,5,9 He married Rebecca Ann "Becky" Manning, daughter of Samuel Otho Manning and Mary Louise Wood, on November 4, 1978 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Raymond Thomas Perdue and Rebecca Ann "Becky" Manning were divorced on November 5, 1981 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹⁰ Raymond Thomas Perdue married Debra Jean Taylor on September 1, 1984 at Chesterfield Co., Virginia.^1,4,6,3 Raymond Thomas Perdue died on March 13, 1993 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 34.^7,1,8,6 He PERDUE, Raymond Thomas, 34, of Roanoke, died Saturday, March 13, 1993. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Amber Dawn Perdue and is survived by his wife, Debra Taylor Perdue; a son, Steven Thomas Perdue of the home; two daughters, Kristy Ann Perdue of the home; Aija Perdue Duncan, Salem; his parents, Algie and Sue Foster Perdue, Roanoke County; a brother, Kirk E. Perdue, Roanoke County; a sister, Becky P. Steber, Roanoke; a cousin, Maxine Ware, Roanoke. There will be no visitation and a private graveside service will be held Wednesday, March 17, 11 a.m. with the Rev. Charles Doyle officiating. Oakey's Roanoke Chapel is handling the arrangements.
on March 15, 1993.¹

     Amber Dawn Perdue was buried at Dale Memorial Park, 10201 Newbys Bridge Road, Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., Virginia.³ She was born on December 9, 1984 at Richmond, Virginia.^2,3 She died on January 4, 1985 at Richmond, Virginia.³

     Minnie L. Cannaday was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.³ She was born on February 27, 1867 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4,3 She married William Jackson "Jack" Poff, son of William Henry Poff and Mary Jane Carr, on August 6, 1885 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of August 6, 1885,her married name was Poff. Minnie L. Cannaday died on May 22, 1903 at Baltimore, Maryland, at age 36.² She Mrs. W. J. Poff, of Roanoke, Va., sister of Dr. C. G. and Dr. A. A. Cannaday, died yesterday at Johns Hopkins Hospital after two surgical operations. She was the daughter of Dr. Asa H. Cannaday, of Floyd county Virginia. Mrs. Poff leaves a husband and a 9-year-old daughter. on May 23, 1903.²

     Dr. Asa H. Cannaday was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 He was born on April 20, 1836 at Franklin Co., Virginia.³ He married Demaris Catherine Graham, daughter of Alvin Graham and Sarah Simmons, on April 13, 1858 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² Dr. Asa H. Cannaday died on March 13, 1908 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 71.¹

     Demaris Catherine Graham was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.² She was born on January 19, 1842 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,1 She married Dr. Asa H. Cannaday, son of Charles Cannaday and Mary Ingram, on April 13, 1858 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of April 13, 1858,her married name was Cannaday. Demaris Catherine Graham died on April 23, 1924 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 82.⁴

     Charles Cannaday was buried at Charles Cannaday Cemetery, Rt. 788, 0.9 miles from Crossroads, Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on March 15, 1792 at Virginia.¹ He married Mary Ingram on April 11, 1822.^2,1 Charles Cannaday died on July 29, 1854 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 62.¹

     Mary Ingram was buried at Charles Cannaday Cemetery, Rt. 788, 0.9 miles from Crossroads, Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on June 29, 1805 at Virginia.¹ She married Charles Cannaday, son of James Cannaday and Elizabeth "Betty" Raikes/Rakes, on April 11, 1822.^2,1 As of April 11, 1822,her married name was Cannaday. Mary Ingram died on July 5, 1853 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 48.¹

     Alvin Graham was buried at Hall Cemetery, Rt. 680, 1.4 miles from Rt. 860, 0.5 miles into a corn field, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.² He was born on April 26, 1810 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.² He married Sarah Simmons, daughter of William O. Simmons and Rhodabelle "Rhoda" Lester, on August 5, 1832 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Alvin Graham died on August 17, 1883 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 73.²

     Sarah Simmons was buried at Simmons Cemetery (also known as Booth Cemetery), Floyd Co., Virginia.³ She was born on July 4, 1813.³ She married Alvin Graham, son of Jonathan Graham and Mary "Polly" Shelor, on August 5, 1832 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of August 5, 1832,her married name was Graham. Sarah Simmons died on June 30, 1849 at age 35.³

     His Social Security Number was 223-03-0045.⁶ George Beirne Hutchison was born on June 10, 1891 at Huffman, Craig Co., Virginia.^1,6,5,2 He married Mary Eva C. Thomas circa 1917.^7,8 George Beirne Hutchison died in June, 1973.⁶

     Lula Alice Poff was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.^4,8 Her Social Security Number was and the SSDI.⁹ She was born on December 23, 1886 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Her death certificate and the SSDI have a birth year of 1887.^3,4,9 She married William Jackson "Jack" Poff, son of William Henry Poff and Mary Jane Carr, on October 19, 1904 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.² As of December, 1921,her married name was Blount.⁵ Lula Alice Poff married Jesse Gordon Blount in December, 1921 at Washington, D.C..^4,10,8,5 Lula Alice Poff died on March 19, 1973 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 86.^4,8 She Mrs. Lula Poff Blount, passed away at her home 3241 Hollowdale Drive S.W., Monday afternoon, She was the widow Jesse G. Blount and is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Mary Poff Cabiness, Roanoke and step-daughter, Mrs. Clarice Poff Gray, Gastonia, N.C; a half-brother, W. B. Poff, Roanoke. She was a member of Virginia Heights Baptist Church. Interment in Fair View. on March 21, 1973.⁸

     Dr. Albert Asa Cannaday Sr. was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.³ He was born on November 18, 1863 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1 He married Jane Delaware "Della" Poff, daughter of William Henry Poff and Mary Jane Carr, on April 26, 1887 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Dr. Albert Asa Cannaday Sr. married Ruth Eliason in 1906.³ Dr. Albert Asa Cannaday Sr. died on February 22, 1934 at Grove Park, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 70.^2,3 He Dr. Albert Asa Cannaday, of Lindenwood Road, Grove Park, died about 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon at a local hospital, following a brief illness. Dr. Cannaday was taken ill Sunday and underwent an operaiton on Tuesday, and his condition rapidly grew worse. Born at Floyd, Dr. Cannaday was the son of Dr. and Mrs. Asa H. Cannaday. His early education was receive in the schools of Floyd co.and later he attended Roanoke college. He acquired his medical training at the University of Virginia and at Bellevue hospital, New York City, graduating from the latter institution in 1938. Dr. Cannaday began his practice in Roanoke, and in 1898, after completing a special course, specialized in diseases of the eye, ear, nose and throat. He continued an active practice until stricken. He was at one time president of the Roanoke academy of Medicine, and was a member of the State Medical Society of Virginia and the American Medical Association. Dr. Cannaday was actively interested in municipal affairs and served one term on city council and a like term as city physician. He was a member of the Bayard Commandary, Lakeland Lodge, A. F. and A. M., the Shrine, and St. Mark's Lutheran church. Dr. Cannaday was married in 1889 to Miss Della Poff, of Floyd county. Three years after her death in 1906, he was married to Miss Ruth Eliason. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Claudine Day Cannaday; 7 children, 4 sons, Willard Cannaday, Alvin, Burney, and Paul of Roanoke; and 1 daughter, Mrs. H. O. Nichols, Norfolk, all by his first marriage; Albert A. Jr., and Dwight Eliason Cannaday, by his second marriage to Ruth Eliason. Also surviving are 2 brothers, George and Walter of Floyd Co; and 4 grandsons. Funeral services will be conducted tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home in Grove Park, with interment in Fairview. Active pallbearers will be: Dr. Ira Hurt, Dr. D. P. Cannaday, Dr. R.I. Mason, Dr. J.E. Topping, Dr. C.E. Cundiff and Dr. G.M. Maxwell. Honorary pallbears will be members of the Roanoke Academy of Medicine. Services will be in charge of Dr. Luther Sieber, and conducted by the Knights Templars. on February 23, 1934.³

     Willard Clement Cannaday married Catheryn Unknown.⁷ Willard Clement Cannaday was born on April 27, 1890 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,2 He married Tressie M. Hancock circa 1917.^4,8 Willard Clement Cannaday and Tressie M. Hancock were divorced before April 10, 1930 at Virginia.⁸ Willard Clement Cannaday died on July 7, 1940 at age 50.⁴

     Laura T. Greer was born in May, 1876 at Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ She married Alfred Fleming Poff, son of William Henry Poff and Mary Jane Carr, on May 31, 1894 at Franklin Co., Virginia.² As of May 31, 1894,her married name was Poff.²

     George Alvin Cannaday was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on July 11, 1869 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Minnie Ella Poff, daughter of William Henry Poff and Mary Jane Carr, on October 4, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,6 George Alvin Cannaday died on February 13, 1949 at age 79.¹

     Claudine Cecil Cannaday was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 She was born on January 6, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She died on July 2, 1908 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 14.¹