Hi List, Montgomery County has lost a very important part of its history. Richard Gannaway died Saturday at the age of 81. He and his wife Bristol, wrote a collection of obituary books from newspapers here in Montgomery County. It was my honor to have known such a great man. He was an inspiration to all that knew him. He was a very generous and caring person. When he became sick, one thing he regretted was that he lost his ability to see clearly. He wanted to finish his work on the obituaries. I am in the process of writing a searchable database of his notebooks. I have gotten behind because of the death of my younger brother and mother. The two volume book I published also threw me behind. Unfortunately the book had to be done first in order to prevent an unscrupulous person from stealing eight years of my work. Mr. Gannaway's funeral service will be today at 2:00 p.m. at Madison Street United Methodist Church. Visitation will be from noon until the service at the church. Mr. Gannaway will be buried in Greenwood Cemetery. God Bless and watch over you Richard Gannaway and help Bristol through this sad time. Sandra Stacey