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     Paul Lorton Purdy was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁸ He was born on August 28, 1926 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4,6,12,8 He married Mary Jo Miller on May 1, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ Paul Lorton Purdy and Mary Jo Miller were divorced on February 22, 1968 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁶ Paul Lorton Purdy married Martha Josephine Jane Vaughan on May 6, 1979 at Roanoke, Virginia.^5,8,9 Paul Lorton Purdy died on February 14, 2007 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 80.^7,8,12 He Paul Lorton Purdy, 80, of Salem, passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2007. He was born August 28, 1926 in Roanoke, Virginia, attended the public schools of the City of Roanoke and Roanoke County and graduated from Jefferson High School in June of 1944. He was drafted into the Army of the United States in 1944 and served overseas in the Asiatic Pacific Theater of Operations. After World War II he helped to institute what was then called the Army Organized Reserves Corps. He served in and worked for the U.S. Army Reserves until retirement in 1984 and was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious service. He was a Past Master and Member of Lakeland Lodge No. 190 AF & AM, Past High Priest of Elmwood RAC No. 33, Member of D.C. Shanks RAC No. 31 and Murray RAC No. 22, Past Commander and Member of Bayard Commandery No. 15, Past Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery, Knights Templar of Virginia, Past Governor of Wilderness Road York Rite College and Associate Regent, Sov. College of North America, and Member and Past Sov. of the Red Cross of Constantine and numerous other Masonic Organizations. Paul is survived by his wife, Jane Vaughan Purdy; son, Michael L. Purdy; daughter, Carolyn Sue Purdy Tucker; grandson, Brian Scott Tucker; great-grandsons, Isaac and Caleb Tucker; sisters, Jean Martin, June DeWease, Shirley Thomas; and numerous nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in Evergreen Burial Park. on February 17, 2007.⁸

     Danny Ray DeWease Jr. was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,5 He was born on July 16, 1971 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4,5 He died on July 23, 1971 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,5

     David Wilson Thomas was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ He was born on March 12, 1928 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Margaret Shirley Purdy, daughter of Kyle Huston Purdy Sr. and Dora Mattie Sigmon, on June 1, 1951 at Buchanan, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^1,4 David Wilson Thomas died on May 11, 2015 at Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, at age 87.⁴ He David Wilson Thomas, 87, passed away Monday, May 11, 2015, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Born in 1928, he was the son of the late Nellie Jane Thomas and David Franklin Kern, of Roanoke, and the adopted son of George Thomas of Roanoke. He is survived by his wife Shirley Purdy Thomas of Roanoke and by his son Randolph Thomas and daughter-in-law Jane Thomas of Baton Rouge. David grew up in Cambria, Virginia, graduated from Christiansburg High School, and received a B.S. from Virginia Tech. He served in the United States Navy at the close of the Second World War and in the Korean Conflict; he was a Navy reservist between the conflicts. Following his graduation from college, he worked as a cost accountant for Burlington Industries, and later sold advertising for WJJJ AM radio and The Montgomery News Messenger. In 1971, David started his own business, Go News Round Roanoke, the first successful visitor publication for the Roanoke Valley, a magazine that brought together and provided information about events, dining, arts, and entertainment. Working closely with Roanoke Civic Center, the Parkway Association, The Roanoke Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau, and the Roanoke Valley Motel Association, he published Go News until his retirement in 1988. He also published a similar guide for the New River Valley, Campus Town Culture & Cuisine. He was a former member and president of the organization of Visitor Information Publications, and a member of many other organizations supporting and celebrating tourism and history in Virginia, and, in particular, the Roanoke and New River Valleys. He enjoyed the outdoors and was a member of Appalachian Trail Club in the 1950s. In the mid-1960s he developed an interest in geology, and was a member of The Roanoke Valley Mineral and Gem Society from the 1970s until his death. He was a lifelong fan of Virginia Tech football, and, in later years, a supporter and friend of the Republican Party. At the heart of his many interests and projects was a desire to celebrate the people of Southwest Virginia, their hopes, aspirations, and stories. For many years a native of Montgomery County and then Roanoke City, he moved to Louisiana in 2013, where he was a resident of the Louisiana War Veterans Home in Jackson. A graveside service celebrating David's life will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 30, 2015 at the Chapel of Light in Evergreen Burial Park in Roanoke. on May 28, 2015.⁴

     Morton Lacy Cannaday was born on October 21, 1865 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,3 He married Elizabeth Estelle "Ester" Akers, daughter of Andrew Jackson Akers and Mildred Elizabeth Payne, on August 4, 1889 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² Morton Lacy Cannaday married Laura M. Taylor before 1920.^5,3 Morton Lacy Cannaday died on July 11, 1932 at Freeman, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 66.³

     Martha Maude "Mattie" Cannaday was born on December 18, 1876 at Virginia.^4,3 As of May 2, 1901,her married name was Prillaman.⁵ She married Timothy Joshua Prillaman on May 2, 1901 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,3 Martha Maude "Mattie" Cannaday died on December 11, 1948 at Virginia at age 71.³

     Elizabeth Estelle "Ester" Akers was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² She was born on July 10, 1874 at Franklin Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has an impossible birth date of Jul 10, 1881.^1,3,2 As of August 4, 1889,her married name was Cannaday.¹ She married Morton Lacy Cannaday, son of John Andrew Cannaday and Susan M. Thurman, on August 4, 1889 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Elizabeth Estelle "Ester" Akers died on March 4, 1958 at Mullens, Wyoming Co., West Virginia, at age 83.²

     Roy Morton Cannaday was buried at Pleasant Vale Cumberland Presyterian Cemetery, 525 Pleasant Vale Road, Chuckey, Greene Co., Tennessee.⁴ He was born on April 17, 1892 at Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas.^2,4 He married Lilly Mae Kelley circa 1912.^5,6 Roy Morton Cannaday died on December 28, 1939 at Tennessee at age 47.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 232-14-0207.⁸ Marion Jackson Cannaday Sr. was born on February 8, 1894 at Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas.^1,2,3,8,7 He married Emma Irene Wolfe on June 6, 1921 at Mullens, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.⁹ Marion Jackson Cannaday Sr. died on March 10, 1970 at Mullens, Wyoming Co., West Virginia, at age 76.^6,7 He MULLENS (RNS). — Marion J. Cannaday, 76, of Mullens, died at 3:45 p.m. Tuesday at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Ann Wilcox of Mullens, after a short illness. Born Feb. 8, 1894, in Dallas, Tex., he was a son of the late Morton and Estelle Akers Cannaday. He was a retired automobile dealer. He was preceded in death by his wife, Emma Wolfe Cannaday, in 1956. Other survivors include three sons, Marion Jr. of Toledo Ohio, Paul of Mullens, and Joe of Charlotte, N.C; a daughter Mrs. Mary Ray Swope of Narrows, Va; five half brothers Elmer of Itmann, Luther of Elkhorn, Melvin of Toledo Ohio, and Bernard and Lacy both of Columbus, Ohio; a half sister, Mrs. Lillie Clouse of Toledo; 11 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. The body is at the Sam Foglesong, Nease and Neely Funeral Home in Mullens. Arrangements are incomplete. on March 11, 1970.⁷

     Ralph Sherwood Cannaday was buried at Palm Memorial Gardens, 9051 Appalachian Highway, Matheny, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.³ He was born on August 13, 1903 at Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^2,4 He married Leona Blankenship on December 7, 1927 at Pineville, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.⁴ Ralph Sherwood Cannaday died on September 17, 1965 at Mullens, Wyoming Co., West Virginia, at age 62.²

     Her married name was Snyder.² Laura M. Taylor married Unknown Snyder.² Laura M. Taylor was born circa 1894 at Virginia.³ As of before 1920,her married name was Cannaday.³ She married Morton Lacy Cannaday, son of John Andrew Cannaday and Susan M. Thurman, before 1920.^3,1

     Her married name was Ratliff.² Her married name was Clouse.² Lillie G. Cannaday married Edward Clouse.² Lillie G. Cannaday married Unknown Ratliff.² Lillie G. Cannaday was born on August 12, 1921 at Bluewell, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^5,2 She died on November 15, 2009 at Ohio at age 88.^5,2 She Lillie G. Clouse, age 88, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away Sunday, November 15, 2009. She was born in Bluwell, West Virginia on August 12, 1921, to Morton and Laura Cannaday. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of over 30 years, Edward Clouse; daughter, Betty Murray, and mother, Laura Snyder. Lillie is survived by her loving family, son, Robert (Jane) Ratliff; son-in-law, Gerald "Corky" Murray; grandchildren, Dawn Beecham, Gerald (Tonya) Murray, Robert (Marcy) Ratliff, Penny (Larry) Murphy; seven great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; brother, Bernard Cannaday; special niece and nephew, Pauline (Robert) Poole, Edward McElyea; numerous nieces and nephews, and best friend of 40 years, Lois Seymour. Visitation for Lillie will be at H. H. Birkenkamp Funeral Home, 3219 Tremainsville Rd. (at Alexis) 419-473-1301 on Wednesday, November 18, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with funeral service to follow at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday. on November 17, 2009.⁶

     Morton Lacy Cannaday Jr. was buried at Grove City Cemetery, Grove City, Franklin Co., Ohio.^7,3,5 He married Margaret Unknown.^7,5 Morton Lacy Cannaday Jr. was born on May 30, 1923 at Bramwell, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^7,3,4,5 He married Euna M. Tadlock on August 12, 1977 at Franklin Co., Ohio.^2,5 Morton Lacy Cannaday Jr. died on May 2, 2005 at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, at age 81.^7,3,4,5 He Morton L. Cannaday, 81, of Columbus, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 2, 2005 at home surrounded by his family. He was born May 30, 1923 in Bramwell, WV, the son of the late Morton and Laurie (Taylor) Cannaday. In addition to his parents, Morton was preceded in death by his first wife, Margaret; granddaughter, Lori Crawford; brothers and sisters. Morton retired from the U. S. Navy as a Chief Petty Officer SKC First Class in 1963 after 23 years of dedicated service. He then served an additional 7 years with the U. S. Navy Fleet Reserve completing his naval career with 30 years of proud service to our country. A true man of faith, he was a long time, prayerful member of the Greater Columbus Freewill Baptist Church where he served as an honorary lifetime deacon and, in the 1970's, he served as their Boy Scouts Troop Leader. He was formerly a member of the Pine Top CCU Church in Bainbridge, OH where he served as the Sunday School Superintendent and church deacon. In 1995, he was voted the Senior Citizen of the Year for the community of Bainbridge. Morton loved listening to gospel music and he enjoyed gardening. But above all, he was purely and unselfishly devoted to his family and their well being. Morton is survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Euna, whom he married August 12, 1977; his devoted children, Debra O'Brien, Billy Morton (Becky) Cannaday, Kathy (Adam) Monroe, Jerry (Karen Depoy) Cannaday, Anthony (Kim) Cannaday, Marcus (Jeanette) Tadlock and Alice (John) Young; special grandchildren, Gary (Trina) Crawford Jr., Robert Lacy Cannaday, Margaret Cannaday, Tiffany (J. R.) Copley, Kim (Chris) Chapin, Leah (Jason) Stone and Brandy Cannaday; 13 precious great-grandchildren; sister, Lillie Clouse; brother, Bernard (Pearl) Cannady; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Calling hours 6-9 p.m. Thursday and 2-4 p.m. Friday at the SCHOEDINGER NORRIS CHAPEL, 3920 Broadway, Grove City. Memorial service 11 a.m. Saturday, May 7, 2005 at the Greater Columbus Freewill Baptist Church, 2546 Briggs Rd., Columbus, with Pastor Howard Cameron III officiating. Inurnment will follow at Grove City Cemetery with military honors. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Morton's memory to the Greater Columbus Freewill Baptist Church. on May 4, 2005.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 234-32-7044.⁶ Luther Andrew Cannady was born on March 12, 1923 at Freeman, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^7,6 He married Zettie Sizemore on January 7, 1946 at Freeman, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^7,3 Luther Andrew Cannady died on September 27, 1995 at West Virginia at age 72.^2,6,3

     His Social Security Number was 236-32-0001.⁵ Melvin L. Cannady was born on January 27, 1927 at West Virginia.^1,5 He died on May 9, 1987 at Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio, at age 60.²

     His Social Security Number was 232-34-0433.⁴ Elmer E. Cannady was born on May 2, 1929 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,4 He died on March 7, 2000 at age 70.⁴

     Leona Blankenship was buried at Palm Memorial Gardens, 9051 Appalachian Highway, Matheny, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.² Her Social Security Number was 233-96-4940.³ She was born on May 29, 1906 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,3 As of December 7, 1927,her married name was Cannaday.¹ She married Ralph Sherwood Cannaday, son of Morton Lacy Cannaday and Elizabeth Estelle "Ester" Akers, on December 7, 1927 at Pineville, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.¹ Leona Blankenship died in March, 1983 at age 76.³