TAYLOR COUNTY, GA - OBITS Mr and Mrs. W. B. (Will) Ray

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The Butler Herald
Oct., 1939
 
Mrs. W. B. Ray Dies At Her
Rupert Home After Long Illness
 
Mrs. W. B. Ray, about 73 years of age died at her home at
Rupert Mon-day night, Oct. 30, following a long illness.

She was the former Mrs. Samantha Hill of this county.

She was married twice, first to Mr John Oliver, who died
in 1892.  In 1904 she was married to Mr. W. B. Ray.

During her entire life Mrs. Ray was a resident of Rupert
community.

Funeral services were held at Prosperity Primitive Church
of which she was a member.  The Rev. W. R. Lawhorn
officiated.  Interment was in the church cemetery.'

Mrs. Ray is survived by her husband, one daughter, Mrs.
G. R. Barnes of Rupert, and one step-daughter, Mrs. A. R.
Hambrick, of Ellaville.

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The Butler Herald
Oct 21, 1948
Vol 73, #1
 
Mr Ray, Taylor County
Farmer, Dies Following
Lingering Illness
 
Mr W. B. (Will) Ray, a farmer and life-long resident of
Taylor county, died Sunday afternoon at the home of Mr.
Wilbur Brewer where he had made his home since the death
of his wife several years ago.  He was 77 years of age
and had been in declining health for some months.

Mr Ray is survived by one daughter Mrs. A. R. Hambrick of
Dooly County, and one step0daughter, Mrs. G. R. Barnes of
Taylor County.

Interment was in Prosperity Church Cemetery Monday
afternoon with Re. W. R. Lawhorn conducting the funeral.

Pallbearers were Messrs H. T. Giles, J. T. Cooper, J. M.
Bone, Frank Calahan, Clyde Youngblood and W. G. Hill.

J. W. Edwards II of Edwards Funeral Home in charge of
funeral arrangements.

Joan Hill vjbhill@alltel.net