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     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

     Lilly Mae Kelley was born circa 1892 at Virginia.² As of circa 1912,her married name was Cannaday.³ She married Roy Morton Cannaday, son of Morton Lacy Cannaday and Elizabeth Estelle "Ester" Akers, circa 1912.^3,1

     His Social Security Number was 235-09-2129.⁶ Wilbur Morton Cannaday was buried at Mount Vernon Memorial Cemetery, Route 119, Philippi, Barbour Co., West Virginia.⁴ He was born on February 15, 1914 at West Virginia.^6,4 He married Katherine Louise McAllister in 1934 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.⁷ Wilbur Morton Cannaday married Emma Elizabeth Straughan on April 23, 1965 at Ansted, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^3,8,4 Wilbur Morton Cannaday died on July 22, 2001 at Grafton, Taylor Co., West Virginia, at age 87.^6,8,4 He PHILIPPI - Wilbur M. Cannaday, 87, of Philippi, formerly of Mongomery, passed away July 22, 2001, in the Wallace B. Murphy Nursing Home, Grafton. He was born Feb. 15, 1914, in West Virginia, a son of the late Roy and Lily Cannaday. He was also preceded in death by three sisters, Lucell, Mildred and Dorotha. Mr. Cannaday was a self-employed mechanic and electrician. He and his wife, Elizabeth, lived at sters, both of ParWeeki Wachee, Fla., for 10 years before moving to Philippi. He was a member of the Christian Church. He is survived by: his wife, Elizabeth Mason Straughan Cannaday; two sons, Thomas Cannaday and Roger Cannaday; one stepson, Gary Mason Straughan of Philippi; one stepdaughter, Judith Merle Barker; two sisters, Betty Taylor and Doris Pecaro; one brother, Roy Cannaday; six grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren; four great-grandchildren; five stepgreat-grandchildren. Service will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 25, at Wright Funeral Home, 216 N. Walnut St., Philippi, with the Rev. David L. Kidd Sr. officiating. Interment will follow in Mount Vernon Memorial Cemetery. on July 24, 2001.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 233-42-1052.⁶ Dorothy Quinetta Cannaday was born on December 3, 1915 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.^1,6,3 As of September 16, 1933,her married name was Cromer.³ She married Lawrence Edward Cromer on September 16, 1933 at Mullens, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.³ Dorothy Quinetta Cannaday died on November 12, 1998 at Florida at age 82.⁶

     Mary Lucille Cannaday was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 232-72-5811.⁶ Her married name was Hurt.³ She married Haven Edward Hurt.^3,7 Mary Lucille Cannaday was born on January 27, 1919 at West Virginia.^1,6 She died on February 14, 1998 at Portsmouth, Virginia, at age 79.^5,6 She CHESAPEAKE, Va. - Mary Lucille Hurt, 79, of Chesapeake died Feb. 14, 1998, in Portsmouth. She was a longtime resident of Sophia, W.Va. Surviving: daughter, Nora L. Graibus of Breckenridge, Colo; sons, Daniel Hurt of Chesapeake, Nelson E. Hurt of Virginia Beach; sisters, Betty Taylor of Columbus, Ohio, Dorothy Crowler of Bryceville, Fla., Doris Pecora of Fayetteville, W.Va; brothers, Roy Canady of Gaffney, S.C., Wilbur Canady of Philippi, W.Va; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Graveside service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Prosperity, W.Va., with the Rev. Ed Garten officiating. Friends may call one hour prior to service at the cemetery.
on February 16, 1998.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 234-36-0382.⁶ Mildred Elizabeth Cannaday was buried at Sunset Cemetery, Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio.² Her married name was Conklin.⁴ She and Arthur Pierce Conklin were divorced.³ Mildred Elizabeth Cannaday married Arthur Pierce Conklin.^4,2 Mildred Elizabeth Cannaday was born on January 31, 1921 at Adams Co., Ohio.^6,3 She died on December 3, 1997 at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, at age 76.^6,2,3 She Mildred Elizabeth Conklin, age 76, passed away Wednesday, December 3, 1997. Survived by daughter, Linda; sisters, Doris Pecora, Dorothy Cromer, Lucille Hurt and Betty Taylor; brothers, Wilbur Cannaday and Roy Cannaday; numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation at the O.R. WOODYARD CO. CHAPEL, 1346 S. High St., 7-9 p.m. Friday, where funeral service will be Saturday 10 a.m. Pastor Jerry Neal officiating. Interment Sunset Cemetery. on December 5, 1997.²

     Her married name was Pecora.³ Doris Mae Cannaday married Unknown Pecora.^3,4 Doris Mae Cannaday was born on January 22, 1923 at Peebles, Adams Co., Ohio.^5,6,2 She died on July 6, 2004 at California at age 81.⁶

     Roy Morton Cannaday Jr. Roy Morton Cannaday, Jr. Homestead, FL - Roy Morton Cannaday, Jr, 81, formerly of Gaffney, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 31, 2010. Born in Peebles, Ohio, he was the husband of the late Marie Abbie Phillips Cannaday and the son of the late Roy Cannaday, Sr. and Lilly Mae Kelley Cannaday. He was retired from DataCard Corporation and was a member of New Heights Baptist Church. Mr. Cannaday was a U. S. Army veteran serving in the Korean War and a lifetime member of the VFW. He is survived by a daughter, Michele Maas and husband, John of Homestead, FL; a sister, Betty Taylor and husband, Lewis of Grove City, Ohio; three grandchildren, Brian Maas, Nicholas Maas and Krystine Maas. He was preceded in death by a brother, Wilbur Cannaday and four sisters, Dorothy Cromer, Doris Pecora, Lucille Hurt and Mildred Conklin. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, September 5, 2010 in the Blakely Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Sidney Norton officiating. Entombment will be in the mausoleum at Frederick Memorial Gardens.¹ He was buried at Frederick Memorial Gardens, Gaffney, Cherokee Co., South Carolina.^1,5 He married Marie Abbie Phillips.¹ Roy Morton Cannaday Jr. was born on September 15, 1928 at Peebles, Adams Co., Ohio.^6,1,5,7 He died on August 31, 2010 at Homestead, Dade Co., Florida, at age 81.^1,5,7

     Her Social Security Number was 251-34-1597.² Marie Abbie Phillips was buried at Frederick Memorial Gardens, Gaffney, Cherokee Co., South Carolina.³ Her married name was Cannaday.¹ She married Roy Morton Cannaday Jr., son of Roy Morton Cannaday and Lilly Mae Kelley.¹ Marie Abbie Phillips was born on February 17, 1922.^3,2 She died on June 4, 1995 at age 73.³

     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