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     Maurice Edward Conner was buried at Conner Family Cemetery, Alleghany Springs Road, Montgomery Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "LT JG USN WWII."^1,2,5 He was born on September 25, 1917 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,10,4,5 He married Louise Marie Compton on June 16, 1942 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Maurice Edward Conner died on March 30, 1948 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 30.^1,2,10,5

     Her Social Security Number was 224-64-3568.⁵ Erma A. Cannaday was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk, Virginia.⁴ She was born on October 10, 1894 at Virginia.^2,1,5,4 As of circa 1917,her married name was Nichols.⁶ She married Harry Oliver Nichols circa 1917.^2,6,7,4 Erma A. Cannaday died on October 3, 1973 at Norfolk, Virginia, at age 78.^5,4

     His Social Security Number was 225-07-9192.⁵ Harry Oliver Nichols was born on November 22, 1885 at Virginia.^2,5,4 He married Erma A. Cannaday, daughter of Dr. Albert Asa Cannaday Sr. and Jane Delaware "Della" Poff, circa 1917.^1,3,6,7 Harry Oliver Nichols died in September, 1967 at age 81.⁵

     Albert Burney Cannaday was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4 He was born on February 16, 1897 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,4 He married Christine Catherine Coleman circa 1921.^1,4 Albert Burney Cannaday and Christine Catherine Coleman were divorced before April 8, 1940.⁹ Albert Burney Cannaday died on May 28, 1959 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 62.^1,10,3,4 He Deputy City Sgt. Albert Burney Cannaday, 62, died of an apparent heart attack suffered while driving his car yesterday. Cannaday, of 517 Highland Ave., S.W., was headed west on Persinger road, SW, about 3 p.m. At the intersection of Brambleton avenue his car left the road, struck a telephone pole, and continued across Brambleton onto West drive, where it finally stopped in a driveway in the 1400 block. An ambulance took Cannaday to a hospital, but he was dead on arival. Dr. Charles M. Irvin, city medical examiner, said Cannaday apparently died of natural death due to heart failure. Shortly before his death, Cannaday had been planting flowers at a friend's home and complained of a pain in his chest. Cannaday, a city employee for 35 years, came to work in the engineering department in 1924 and became a deputy city sergeant in 1944. A native of Roanoke and a World War I veteran, he was also known as one of Roanoke's first weather reporters. Survinging are two sons, Albert A. and Richard Cannaday, formerly of Roanoke; two brothers, Alvin G. and Paul A. Cannaday, both of Roanoke: and one sister, Mrs. Harry Nichols of Norfolk. The funeral will be conducted tomorrow at 2:30 p.m. at Oakey's by the Rev. J.E. Stockman. Burial will be in Fairview. on May 29, 1959.³

     Christine Catherine Coleman was born on September 8, 1901 at Roanoke, Virginia.² She married Albert Burney Cannaday, son of Dr. Albert Asa Cannaday Sr. and Jane Delaware "Della" Poff, circa 1921.^1,3 As of circa 1921,her married name was Cannaday. Christine Catherine Coleman and Albert Burney Cannaday were divorced before April 8, 1940.⁴ Christine Catherine Coleman died on September 25, 1944 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan, at age 43.²

     Raymond Lee Conner was buried at Conner Family Cemetery, Alleghany Springs Road, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Mary Claudine Sisson, daughter of Guy Learmond Sisson and Roxanne Mattie "Roxie" Simpson.^1,10,2,3 Raymond Lee Conner was born on August 25, 1919 at Montgomery Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birth date of Sep 25, 1919.^1,3,4,5 He died on November 18, 1960 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 41; His gravestone has a death date of Nov 21, 1960.^2,3,1,5 He Raymond Lee Conner 41, a machinist for the Norfolk and Western Railway, died Friday at his home at 724 Brandon Ave, SW. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. (Mary) Claudine Sisson Conner; two daughters, Judy Ann and Linda Faye Conner, Roanoke; his father Harley M. Conner, Shawsville; five half brothers, Marcus R. Conner, Bristol, Jack Conner, Galax; Boyd D. Conner, Roanoke; Harold D. Conner, Germany; Richard Bandy, Christiansburg. The body is at Lotz. Funeral will be conducted Monday at 2 p.m. at First Church of Nazarene by the Rev. Ralph Schurman. Burial will be in the family cemetery in Shawsville. Pallbearers will be Victor Pendleton, Merdith Simpson, Lynn Sisson, Alton Conner and Simon and Lynn Akers.
on November 20, 1960.²

     His Social Security Number was 371-16-3595.⁷ Albert Burney Cannaday Jr. was buried at National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 North Cave Creek Road, Phoenix, Maricopa Co., Arizona.^8,5 He was born on January 16, 1922 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.^1,7,8,2,5 He married Elda Mae Lang on August 16, 1947 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.^3,4 Albert Burney Cannaday Jr. and Elda Mae Lang were divorced on December 4, 1950 at Wayne Co., Michigan.⁴ Albert Burney Cannaday Jr. died on October 22, 2001 at Arizona at age 79.^7,8,5

     Sondra Lees was buried at Salt Lake Cemetery, 200 N. Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., Utah.¹ She was born on February 6, 1935 at Madison, Dane Co., Wisconsin.^2,3,1 She married Richard Eugene Cannaday, son of Albert Burney Cannaday and Christine Catherine Coleman, on December 21, 1964 at Pasadena, Los Angeles Co., California.¹ As of December 21, 1964,her married name was Cannaday.¹ Sondra Lees died on July 1, 2013 at Utah at age 78.^3,1 She Sondra Lees Cannaday, our beautiful, sweet, loving wife, mother, grammie, sister, aunt and friend passed away peacefully on July 1, 2013 at the age of 78 after a 15 year battle with Alzheimer's. Sondra was born on February 6, 1935 in Madison, Wisconsin to her loving parents C. Lowell and Georgiana Taylor Lees. She was one of 3 children. She cherished her parents, brother and sister more than they could ever imagine. Her family moved to Salt Lake City, Utah so her father could become the head of the Pioneer Memorial Theater at the University of Utah. This is where she developed her love for the theater. She graduated from East High School. She earned her bachelors degree in Fine Arts and her Masters in Theater at the University of Utah. She later earned her teaching certificate. She taught English, Speech and Drama in the Weber and Salt Lake City School District for 20 years. She loved directing plays and teaching her students to act. Her favorite plays were Cheaper by the Dozen and the Secret Garden. She retired from Bryant Intermediate and has missed teaching ever since. She married the love of her life, Richard E. Cannaday on December 21, 1964 in Pasadena, CA. They were later sealed in the Salt Lake City Temple. Together they had a son, daughter and stepdaughter. She loved her family to the fullest and cherished the time she got to play with her grandchildren. Sondra had many talents and hobbies. She loved to travel and was an incredible seamstress. She loved making marionette puppets with her husband and doing puppet shows for many children to love. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where she held many callings. She had a great love for the Lord, a deep testimony and extraordinary faith. Sondra was an amazing, brave woman that endured many illnesses in her lifetime and through it all she always had her beautiful smile. We would like to thank North Canyon Care Center and Vista Hospice for all the love and care they gave her for so many years. Sondra is survived by her husband, son Rich (Pam) Cannaday, daughter Kimberly (Keith) Gulbransen, and stepdaughter Ann (Jeff) Sanders SLC. Her brother Taylor (Janet) Lees, WA, and sister Cissie (Tony) Burbank, SLC. Eight grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, grandson Maxwell Gulbransen and nephew David Lees. Sondra's services will be held Monday, July 8, 2013 at 12:00 p.m. at Larkin Mortuary at 260 E. South Temple in Salt Lake City. Friends may call Sunday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the Larkin Mortuary and at 11:00 a.m. prior to her funeral. Interment at Salt Lake City Cemetery. on July 6, 2013.¹

     His Social Security Number was 230-09-8761.⁷ Alvin Graham Cannaday was born on July 3, 1900 at Virginia.^2,1,7,3 He married Edith G. Johnson/Johnston circa 1929.^2,8 Alvin Graham Cannaday died on September 13, 1983 at Montvale, Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 83.^7,3

     Her Social Security Number was 226-12-3142.³ Edith G. Johnson/Johnston was born on August 9, 1903 at Virginia.^3,2 She married Alvin Graham Cannaday, son of Dr. Albert Asa Cannaday Sr. and Jane Delaware "Della" Poff, circa 1929.^1,2 As of circa 1929,her married name was Cannaday.² Edith G. Johnson/Johnston died in September, 1984 at age 81.³

     Paul Augustus Cannaday was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^6,2 He was born on April 23, 1902 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,6,2 He married Mary A. Blount circa 1923.^1,7,6,2 Paul Augustus Cannaday died on December 24, 1966 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 64.^6,2

     William Daniel Conner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,7 He They lived on the same place that his sister Rosy lived and it is owned by Curtis Vest. Later they lived in the Head of the River area and later owned by the Aldridge's. About 1930, they went to Wertz, Virginia.⁸ He was born on June 8, 1885 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4,5 He married Eliza Louella "Lillia" Manning, daughter of Nathan Valentine "Valentine" Manning and Elizabeth Alice "Eliza" Conner, on September 6, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3,7,9,5 William Daniel Conner died on August 26, 1963 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 78.^3,7,5 He William D. Conner 78 of Roanoke died Monday in a Roanoke Hospital. Surviving are his wife Mrs. Louella Manning Conner; two sons William M. Conner, Vinton; and G. Wade Conner, Hollins; one sister, Mrs. G. C. Mills, Nottingham, PA. Funeral was Wednesday at the Head of the River Church with burial in the Church Cemetery. He was a native of Floyd County. on August 29, 1963.^8,7

     His Social Security Number was 521-30-8567.⁹ Marcus Rudolph "Mark" Conner was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,10 He married Mildred Almeda Helm.¹¹ Marcus Rudolph "Mark" Conner was born on January 5, 1925 at Alleghany Springs, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,9,2,3 He died on March 4, 2012 at Naples, Collier Co., Florida, at age 87.^1,9 He Marcus R. "Mark" Conner, age 87, passed away on Sunday, March 4, 2012, at Avow Hospice in Naples, Fla. Mr. Conner was born in Alleghany Springs, Va. and lived in Bristol for 57 years. Mr. Conner retired from Valleydale Packers after 40 years of service. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and a member State Street United Methodist Church. Mr. Conner was preceded in death by his parents, Harley and Margaret Conner; his wife, Mildred Conner and his brother, Richard Conner. He is survived by his son, Marcus Conner and wife, Patricia; three brothers, Don Conner and wife, Betty, Harold Conner and wife, Harriet, Jack Conner and wife, Barbara and significant other, Jane Bond. The funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m., Monday, March 12, 2012, at the Sherwood Memorial Park Chapel in Salem, Va. Burial will follow with Military Rites conducted by the D.A.V. Chapter #3 and the Virginia National Guard. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m., Sunday at Akard Funeral Home in Bristol, Tenn. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to the American Cancer Society , 508 Princeton Road Suite 102, Johnson City, TN ; Avow Hospice, 1095 Whipporwill Lane, Naples, FL 34105 or a charity of one's choice . E-mail condolences may be sent to the family at akardfh@akardfuneralhome.com Akard Funeral Home, 1912 W. State St., Bristol, TN (423) 989-4800 is serving the family of Mr. Conner. on March 9, 2012.¹