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     Lawrence Edward Cromer was born circa 1910 at Thomas, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ He married Dorothy Quinetta Cannaday, daughter of Roy Morton Cannaday and Lilly Mae Kelley, on September 16, 1933 at Mullens, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.¹ Lawrence Edward Cromer died on December 27, 1972 at Cabell Co., West Virginia.²

     His Social Security Number was 235-09-3047.⁴ Haven Edward Hurt was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,3 He married Mary Lucille Cannaday, daughter of Roy Morton Cannaday and Lilly Mae Kelley.^1,3 Haven Edward Hurt was born on August 8, 1913 at Blacksburg, Virginia.^2,4,3 He died on November 8, 1961 at Amigo, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 48.^2,3 He Haven Edward Hurt, 48, of Sophia was crushed to death in a roof fall at the J. J. and W. Coal Co. mine at Amigo at noon Wednesday. The mine is a small "punch" operation employing 11 men. According to a company spokesman, state and federal mine inspectors will investigate the accident today. Hurt was born at Blacksburg, Va. Aug. 8, 1913. He was a member of the Sophia Free Will Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Lucille Cannady Hurt; his parents, John Bittle and Minnie Lee Shaver Hurt of Salem, Va; two sons, Daniel M. of Hampton, Va., and Nelson E. Hurt with the Army in Hawaii, one daughter, Nora Lee Hurt at home and three grand children. The funeral will be held at the Sophia Free Will Baptist Church with the Rev. Wade Webb and the Rev. F. C. Calhoun officiating. Burial will be in the Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens Cemetery. The date of the funeral has not been set The body is at Williams Funeral Home in Sophia. on November 9, 1961.³

     Arthur Pierce Conklin and Mildred Elizabeth Cannaday were divorced.⁶ Arthur Pierce Conklin was buried at Grove City Cemetery, Grove City, Franklin Co., Ohio.⁴ He married Mildred Elizabeth Cannaday, daughter of Roy Morton Cannaday and Lilly Mae Kelley.^1,2 Arthur Pierce Conklin was born on September 21, 1876 at Illinois.^7,5 He died on July 6, 1955 at Ohio at age 78.⁴

     Emma Elizabeth Straughan was buried at Mount Vernon Memorial Cemetery, Route 119, Philippi, Barbour Co., West Virginia.² She was born on November 28, 1917 at Longacre, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^3,2 As of April 23, 1965,her married name was Cannaday.¹ She married Wilbur Morton Cannaday, son of Roy Morton Cannaday and Lilly Mae Kelley, on April 23, 1965 at Ansted, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,2,4 Emma Elizabeth Straughan died on April 19, 2010 at Philippi, Barbour Co., West Virginia, at age 92.^2,3 She Elizabeth Straughan Cannaday, 92, a resident of Mansfield Place and a former resident of Route 4 Sand Run Road, Philippi, passed away April 19, 2010, in United Hospital Center. She was born Nov. 28, 1917, at Longacre, a daughter of the late John Webster and Willa Coleman Mason. Elizabeth was twice married: First on July 17, 1934, to Paul Garner Straughan, who preceded her in death Oct. 10, 1962; and second on April 23, 1965, to Wilbur M. Cannaday, who preceded her in death July 22, 2001. Surviving are one son: Gary Straughan of 4-H Road, Philippi; former daughter-in-law, Janet Straughan of 4-H Road, Philippi; two nephews, Brian Allen Pell of Sistersville and Shirley Edward Pell of Ft. Worth, Texas; four grandchildren, Kimberly Phillips, Vicki Straughan, Amy Straughan and John Paul Straughan; and five great-grandchildren, Jerry and Samantha Straughan, Ethen Crites, Hope Willhoit and Amber Phillips. Elizabeth was preceded in death by one daughter, Judith Merle Barker; one grandson, John Michael Barker; and one sister, Margaret Pell. She worked as a secretary for Cannaday Mining Repair and was a homemaker. She was an avid bowler and enjoyed fishing, ceramics and sewing. Elizabeth was a member of the Philippi Baptist Church. Friends will be received at Wright Funeral Home, 216 N. Walnut St. in Philippi Wednesday, April 21, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and on Thursday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., the service hour, with the Rev. Jon Villers officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Vernon Memorial Cemetery. on April 20, 2010.²

     Katherine Louise McAllister was born circa 1908 at West Virginia.² As of 1934,her married name was Cannaday.¹ She married Wilbur Morton Cannaday, son of Roy Morton Cannaday and Lilly Mae Kelley, in 1934 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.¹

     Roger Lee Cannaday was born on May 2, 1939 at West Virginia.^1,3 He died on May 18, 2012 at Florida at age 73.³

     Emma Irene Wolfe was born on January 27, 1893 at St. Clair, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.³ As of June 6, 1921,her married name was Cannaday.¹ She married Marion Jackson Cannaday Sr., son of Morton Lacy Cannaday and Elizabeth Estelle "Ester" Akers, on June 6, 1921 at Mullens, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.¹ Emma Irene Wolfe died on May 30, 1956 at age 63.²

     Marion Jackson Cannaday Jr. was buried at Florida National Cemetery, 6502 SW. 102nd Ave., Bushnell, Sumter Co., Florida.^5,6 He was born on September 11, 1922 at Mullens, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^5,6 He married Helen Ruth Long on August 9, 1947 at Boomer, Fayette Co., West Virginia.⁴ Marion Jackson Cannaday Jr. died on July 15, 2004 at Florida at age 81.^5,6 He Marion J. Cannaday Jr., 81, of Sun Lake, Grand Island, FL, died Thursday, July 15, 2004. Born in Mullens, WV, he moved to Central Florida in 1995 from Oregon, OH. He was a gauger with Gulf Oil Company and a U.S. Army Veteran of WWII. He was a member of St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic Church, Eustis, the Eustis Moose Lodge, American Legion in Toledo, OH and the GBU. He is survived by his wife, Helen R. Cannaday; daughters, Carolyn S. Keiser of Cincinnati, OH, Deborah J. (Bob) Lewis of Troy, MI, Jackie Lee (Michael) Jilek of Toledo, OH, Ann J. Cannaday (Rusty Robinson) of Mt. Dora, FL; brother, Joseph Cannaday of Charlotte, NC; sister, Ann Wilcox of Mullens, WV; grandchildren, Keesha Rogers, Scott Lazur, Ashleigh Jilek, John Lewis, Tom Lewis, and great-grandchild, Clayton Rogers. The family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 18, 2004 at Harden/Pauli Funeral Home, Eustis. Funeral Mass will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, July 19, 2004 at St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic Church, Eustis. Interment will follow at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, FL. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Lake and Sumter, 12300 Lane Park Road, Tavares, FL 32778. Arrangements by Harden/Pauli Funeral Home, Eustis. on July 19, 2004.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 234-36-9532.⁴ Mary Ray Cannaday was buried at Birchlawn Burial Park, Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.⁵ Her married name was Swope.² She married Unknown Swope.² Mary Ray Cannaday was born on April 8, 1924 at West Virginia.^1,4,5 She died on September 26, 1986 at age 62.⁵

     Her married name was Wilcox.⁵ Ann Cannaday was born on March 26, 1926 at Mullens, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^6,2 She married Ivan M. Wilcox on June 21, 1947 at Wyco, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^5,2,7 Ann Cannaday died on January 15, 2009 at Hurricane, Putnam Co., West Virginia, at age 82.^6,5 She Ann C. Wilcox, 82, of Hurricane, formerly of Mullens, died Thursday January 15, 2009, at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ivan M. Wilcox; and her parents, Marion and Emma Wolfe Cannaday. Mrs. Wilcox was a lifelong member of St. John's Catholic Church, Mullens. She is survived by her daughter, Lisa A. Wilcox of Hurricane; her brother, Joseph M. Cannaday of Charlotte, N.C; several nieces; nephews; and numerous friends. Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 20, 2009, at the Catholic Church of the Ascension, 905 Hickory Mill Rd., Hurricane, with Father Neil Buchlein officiating. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Chapman Funeral Home, 3941 Teays Valley Rd., Hurricane, where a rosary service will be held at 7:30 p.m. on January 18, 2009.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 234-38-6699.³ Paul J. Cannaday was born on December 11, 1930 at West Virginia.^1,3 He died on October 6, 1995 at age 64.³

     Ivan M. Wilcox was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 236-44-2801.⁴ He was born on November 19, 1926 at Wyco, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^2,4 He married Ann Cannaday, daughter of Marion Jackson Cannaday Sr. and Emma Irene Wolfe, on June 21, 1947 at Wyco, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3 Ivan M. Wilcox died on August 22, 1999 at Mullens, Wyoming Co., West Virginia, at age 72.^4,3 He MULLENS - Ivan M. Wilcox, 72, of Mullens died Aug. 22, 1999, at home after a long illness. He was a lifelong resident of Mullens, an Army veteran of World War II, recipient of the Bronze Star, a member of the West Virginia Air National Guard 130th Tactical Airlift Group and recipient of the Meritorious Service Medal. He was owner/operator of Mullens Dairy Queen, a member and former president of Northeastern Dairy Queen Store Owners Association, a member, administrator and former governor of Moose Lodge 750, Mullens, former president of the West Virginia Moose Association, Masonic Lodge 151, Mullens, and Beni Kedem Shrine, Charleston. Surviving: wife, Ann Cannaday Wilcox; daughter, Lisa West of Charleston; brothers, Cleo, Bill and John "Toots," all of Mullens, Ralph of Fredricksburg, Va; sister, Joyce Camoriga of Beckley. Service will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Melton Mortuary, Beckley, with the Rev. Perry Malacaman officiating. Entombment will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Prosperity. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
on August 24, 1999.³

     Helen Ruth Long was buried at Florida National Cemetery, 6502 SW. 102nd Ave., Bushnell, Sumter Co., Florida.^2,3 She was born on November 6, 1925 at Ingram Branch, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^2,1,4 As of August 9, 1947,her married name was Cannaday.¹ She married Marion Jackson Cannaday Jr., son of Marion Jackson Cannaday Sr. and Emma Irene Wolfe, on August 9, 1947 at Boomer, Fayette Co., West Virginia.¹ Helen Ruth Long Helen R. Cannaday, 79, of Eustis, FL died on Thursday, July 28, 2005. Born in Oak Hill, WV, she moved to Eustis in 1995 from Oregon, Ohio. She was an Owner & Operator of a Ceramic Shop, was a member of St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic Church, Eustis, Eustis Moose Lodge and the GBU of Toledo (Greater Benevolent Union). She is survived by 4 daughters, Carolyn Keiser of Cincinnati, OH, Deborah Lewis of Troy, MI, Jackie Lee Jilek of Toledo, OH, Ann J. Cannaday of Mount Dora, FL; brother, Virgil Long of Charleston, WV; Five grandchildren, Keesha Rogers, Scott Lazur, Ashleigh Jilek, John Lewis, Tom Lewis; 1 greatgrandchild, Clayton Rogers. Services will be held at Harden/Pauli Funeral Home Chapel, Eustis on Monday, August 1, 2005, at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell. The family will receive friends at the Funeral Home prior to the service from 9-10 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Lake & Sumter, 12300 Lane Park Road, Tavares, Florida 32778. on July 28, 2005.³ She died on July 28, 2005 at Florida at age 79.^2,4,3