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▰ Betty Jean (Owens) Ray

Died March 20, … More Information
On March 20, 2004, Betty Jean (Owens) Ray, 63, of Tullahoma, Tennessee left us to live with the Father in her new eternal home.
Obituary published: March 21, 2004 in "Tullahoma N&G"

▰ Betty Jane (Caylor) Ray

Died January 16, … More Information
Betty Jane (Caylor) Ray, age 88 of Knoxville, Tennessee, entered Heaven's gates on January 16, 2012.
Obituary published: January 17, 2012 in "Knoxville N-S"

▰ Betty Alice (Chesser) Ray

Died January 02, … More Information
Betty Alice (Chesser) Ray, 53, of Johnson City, Tennessee gained her wings on January 2, 2001.
Obituary published: January 03, 2001 in "H & T"

▰ Bertha Pearl (Moore) Ray

Died January 03, … More Information
Bertha Pearl (Moore) Ray, of Tennessee, born in Boaz, Alabama, departed this life Sunday January 3, 2006. Bertha was 83.
Obituary published: January 04, 2006 in "Lawrence C-A"

▰ Bertha Pearl (Moore) Ray

Died December 29, … More Information
Bertha Pearl (Moore) Ray, of Tennessee, born in Boaz, Alabama, died on December 29, 2005. Bertha was 83.
Obituary published: December 30, 2005 in "DemocratUnion"

▰ Bertha Lee (Brewer) Ray

Died November 28, … More Information
Bertha Lee (Brewer) Ray, age 66 of Tullahoma, Tennessee, went into the presence of the Lord on November 28, 2002.
Obituary published: November 29, 2002 in "Tullahoma N&G"

▰ Bernice Ray

Died April 12, … More Information
Bernice Ray, born January 11, 1933 entered Heaven's gates on April 12, 2019 in Bartlett, Tennessee. Bernice was 86.
Family members and close friends: , Connie Barton, Dana Baker, Jack Ray, Eleven ( 11 ), Steve Baker, Linda Barnes, Elizabeth Marcum, Five ( 5 ), Billy Doyle, Jasper Doyle, Sherry Gooch

▰ Bernadine (Greathouse) Ray

Died March 01, … More Information
Bernadine (Greathouse) Ray, of Allons, Tennessee, left us to live with the Father in her new eternal home March 1, 1998. Bernadine was 73.
Obituary published: March 02, 1998 in "Nashville Tenn"

▰ Ben Hooper Ray

Died September 05, … More Information
Ben Hooper Ray, of Trenton, Tennessee, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before he September 5, 2001. Ben was 80.
Obituary published: September 06, 2001 in "Savannah C"

▰ Belenda Ray

Died September 02, … More Information
Belenda Ray, born July 19, 1954 peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord September 2, 2016 in Goodlettsville, Tennessee. Belenda was 62.

▰ Becky Ray

Died March 03, … More Information
Becky Ray, born December 9, 1947 entered the Kingdom of Heaven March 3, 2015 in Columbia, Tennessee. Becky was 67.

▰ Barry Eugene Ray

Died December 27, … More Information
Barry Eugene Ray, age 41 of Maryville, Tennessee, entered the Kingdom of Heaven December 27, 1999.
Obituary published: December 28, 1999 in "Knoxville N-S"

▰ Barbara Sue (Dukes) Ray

Died June 01, … More Information
Barbara Sue (Dukes) Ray, of Knoxville, Tennessee, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord June 1, 2008. Barbara was 71.
Obituary published: June 02, 2008 in "Knoxville N-S"

▰ Barbara Sue (Dukes) Ray

Died May 31, … More Information
Barbara Sue (Dukes) Ray, of Knoxville, Tennessee, died on May 31, 2008. Barbara was 71.
Obituary published: June 01, 2008 in "Knoxville N-S"

▰ Barbara Rose (Russom) Ray

Died November 20, … More Information
Barbara Rose (Russom) Ray, of Covington, Tennessee, gained her wings on November 20, 2017. Barbara was 84.
Obituary published: November 21, 2017 in "Com-A"

▰ Barbara Bain Ray

Died March 16, … More Information
Barbara Bain Ray, born April 6, 1920 left us to live with the Father in her new eternal home March 16, 2011 in Bartlett, Tennessee. Barbara was 90. Tags: #Memphis #Schools #James #Nellie #Joan #Bartlett #This #Lord #Angel #Memorial #Memory #Gardens
Obituary: Barbara Bain Ray, 90, of Bartlett passed away on , 16, 2011 at Baptist Hospital in Memphis. Barbara Ray was born on 6, 1920 in Mississippi. She retired from Memphis City Schools. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, James and Nellie Bain and her eleven brothers and sisters. She leaves her daughter Joan Ray of Bartlett, TN and several nephews, nieces and cousins. Barbara lived each day by the verse: This is the day that the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. (Psalm 118: 24). She will be missed by her family, friends and many students whose lives she touched throughout her ninety years on this earth. She is now a beautiful Angel! services will be at 2 p.m., , 19 at Memphis and Memorial Gardens, 3700 N. Germantown Rd. with visitation beginning at 12:30 p.m. Interment will follow in Memorial Gardens, formerly Memory Hill Gardens. Online condolences may be made at www.memphisfuneralhome.net

▰ Barbara Popejoy Ray

Died November 30, … More Information
Barbara Popejoy Ray, born November 29, 1933 passed away peacefully November 30, 2016 in Knoxville, Tennessee. Barbara was 83.

▰ Barbara Joan Ray

Died June 26, … More Information
Barbara Joan Ray, born August 18, 1949 left us to live with the Father in her new eternal home June 26, 2020 in Memphis, Tennessee. Barbara was 70.
Family members and close friends: , Kinta Noble, Joanna Bishop, Mark Harry, Brenda Bishop

▰ Audra Blake Ray

Died November 18, … More Information
Audra Blake Ray, born March 11, 1938 left us to live with the Father in her new eternal home November 18, 2017 in Greeneville, Tennessee. Audra was 79.
Family members and close friends: , Judy Bowman, Debbie Corn

▰ Artie Vestall Ray

Died April 26, … More Information
Artie Vestall Ray, of Red Boiling Springs, Tennessee, went to be with her Lord and Savior April 26, 2000. Artie was 82.
Obituary published: April 27, 2000 in "Nashville Tenn"

▰ Arthur Walter "Ott" Ray

Died August 26, … More Information
On August 26, 2000, Arthur Walter "Ott" Ray, 75, of Spring City, Tennessee left us to live with the Father in his new eternal home.
Obituary published: August 27, 2000 in "Dayton H-N"

▰ Arron Rena' Buchanan- Ray

Died November 29, … More Information
Arron Rena' Buchanan- Ray, born February 18, 1978 was anxious to meet his Maker and Master November 29, 2016 in Memphis, Tennessee. Arron was 38.
Family members and close friends: , Veronica Vault, Chandra Williams, Lashonna Jeffries, Brenda Young, Malika Shumpert, Kai Sonju Witherspoon, Mentha Burns, Benetra Mangum-johnson, Andrea Neely, Shanita Johnson-ford

▰ Annis Francis (Morgan) Ray

Died August 30, … More Information
Annis Francis (Morgan) Ray, 75, went to be with the Lord on August 30, 1998 in Westmoreland, Tennessee.
Obituary published: August 31, 1998 in "Nashville Tenn"

▰ Annis Veralene Ray

Died January 01, … More Information

▰ Annie Mildred Ray

Died July 30, … More Information
Annie Mildred Ray, 89, of Fayetteville, Tennessee gained her wings on July 30, 1999.
Obituary published: July 31, 1999 in "Huntsville Times (AL)"

▰ Annie Mildred Ray

Died July 30, … More Information
Annie Mildred Ray, age 89 of Fayetteville, Tennessee, joined the Lord July 30, 1999.
Obituary published: July 31, 1999 in "Nashville Tenn"

▰ Annie Lee "Granny" Ray

Died August 04, … More Information
Annie Lee "Granny" Ray, age 88 of Knoxville, Tennessee, entered Heaven's gates on August 4, 2009.
Obituary published: August 05, 2009 in "Knoxville N-S"

▰ Annie Kay (Hawkins) Ray

Died January 06, … More Information
Annie Kay (Hawkins) Ray, of Sewanee, Tennessee, passed from this world into the next January 6, 1998. Annie was 84.
Obituary published: January 07, 1998 in "Tullahoma N&G"

▰ Annie Belle Ray

Died July 05, … More Information
Annie Belle Ray, of Nashville, Tennessee, entered the Kingdom of Heaven July 5, 2000. Annie was 76.
Obituary published: July 06, 2000 in "Nashville Tenn"

▰ Annie L Ray

Died February 15, … More Information
Annie L Ray, born March 2, 1921 passed from this world into the next February 15, 2012 in Memphis, Tennessee. Annie was 90. Tags: #Lafayette #James #Jimmy #Frank #Noel #Rosa #Nellivee #Jane #Ouida #Peggy #Joan #Julia #Janice #Anita #Linda #Gail #Robert #Jeff #Gary #Larry #Dale #Fischer #Aircraft #Memphis #Clinton #European #Bronze #Purple #Alaska #Memorial #Poplar #Memory #Gardens #United #Church
Obituary: Annie Pearl Lazenby Ray died 15, 2012 at Saint Francis Hospital. She was born 2, 1921, in Paris, TN, to the late, Lee Albertus and Bizzie Pearl Burnett Lazenby. She and her husband of almost 59 years, Lafayette Clinton Ray, were devoted to each other until his death in 2004. Their only child, James Albert Jimmy Ray died at age 13. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Frank and Noel D. Lazenby. Survivors include her sister, Rosa Brugett; and two sisters-in-law, Nellivee Pickle, and Jane Groves; her nieces, Ouida Moon, Peggy Fennell, Joan Miles, Julia Siler, Janice Sinquefield, Anita Roy, Linda Darrell, and Gail McWilliams; and nephews Robert Brugett, Jeff Graves, Gary Ray, Larry Ray, and Dale Ray; and a host of great nieces and nephews and many extended family members and friends. Annie was always positive, and cheerful, and fun to be with. Her family and friends will forever cherish the time and love we shared with her.

She led a long and active life, beginning on dairy farms managed by her father. She loved milking cows by hand and riding horses bareback and standing. She worked as a riveter during WWII at the Fischer Steel Aircraft Plant in Memphis, making B-25s for the war effort. She and Clinton were married shortly after his return from the European theater of WWII, having earned numerous medals including the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart. Their only son, Jimmy, was a beautiful, happy child who succumbed to complications following his third open heart surgery at age 13. Annie handled this terrible loss with grace and faith. Through the years she was very supportive of her extended family, always ready to babysit toddler nieces and nephews or great nieces and nephews, care for a sick relative or friend, open her home to her Dad or other family member, and help others wherever she saw a need. She and Clinton traveled extensively, visiting every state except N. Dakota, S. Dakota, and Alaska. Even at 90, she could recall details of many trips. She was a prolific photographer. Her favorite pastime in recent years has been to review her vast collection of photos and to show them to anyone she encountered.


The family will receive friends at Memphis and Memorial Gardens 5599 Poplar Avenue at 12:00 p.m. on , 18, 2012. services will follow at 2:00 p.m. at the . Interment will be at Memorial Gardens (formerly Memory Hill Gardens). Mrs. Ray would be pleased if memorials were made to St. Matthews United Methodist Church or to the charity of the donors choice.

▰ Annie L Lazenby Ray

Died February 15, … More Information
Annie L Lazenby Ray, born March 2, 1921 entered the Kingdom of Heaven February 15, 2012 in Memphis, Tennessee. Annie was 90.
Family members and close friends: , Anita Johnson King, Alice Ortiz

▰ Anna Pearl Ray

Died December 08, … More Information
Anna Pearl Ray, born August 20, 1930 passed from this life on December 8, 2010 in Hermitage, Tennessee. Anna was 80. Tags: #Joseph #Sandra #Lueckenhoff #Bruce #Belinda #Norton #George #Mildred #Matt #Greg #Sean #Adam #Alex #Joshua #Hibbett #Hailey #Randolph #Shady #Cookville #Donelson #Nashville
Obituary: RAY, Anna Pearl, age 80 of Hermitage, went to be with her Heavenly Father , 8, 2010. Preceded by her husband, George P. Ray, Jr. and grandson, Joseph Lueckenhoff. Loving mother of 4 children, Sandra (Edward) Lueckenhoff, Bruce Allen (Sherry) Ray, Belinda (Eric) Norton and George Timothy (Lisa) Ray; sister, Mildred Childress; 6 grandchildren, Matt (Katrina) Lueckenhoff, Greg Lueckenhoff, Sean Wynn, Adam, Alex and Joshua Ray. Mrs. Ray was a self employed upholsterer. A celebration of life service will be conducted 11:00 a.m. , Dec. 13, 2010 in Hibbett & Hailey Chapel with Bro. Jeff Randolph officiating. Interment will follow at 1:30 p.m. in Shady Grove , Cookville, TN. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Visitation with the family 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. . Condolences may be offered at www.hibbetthaileyfh.com. HIBBETT & HAILEY FUNERAL HOME, 429 Donelson Pike, Nashville, TN 37214. 615 883-2361.

▰ Anita Jo (Hamilton) Ray

Died June 14, … More Information
Anita Jo (Hamilton) Ray, age 84 of Memphis, Tennessee, departed this life Sunday June 14, 2018.
Obituary published: June 15, 2018 in "Com-A"

▰ Andy Junior Ray

Died June 23, … More Information
Andy Junior Ray, of Maynardville, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on June 23, 2006. Andy was 58.
Obituary published: June 24, 2006 in "Knoxville N-S"

▰ Andrea Lee Ray

Died December 18, … More Information
Andrea Lee Ray, born January 9, 1967 joined the Lord December 18, 2015 in Knoxville, Tennessee. Andrea was 48.

▰ Amos L Ray

Died July 09, … More Information
Amos L Ray, age 82 of Rockwood, Tennessee, passed from this world into the next July 9, 1998.
Obituary published: July 10, 1998 in "Nashville Tenn"

▰ Amanda Petty Ray

Died December 14, … More Information
Amanda Petty Ray passed away December 14, 2014 in Lebanon, Tennessee. Tags: #Nelson
Obituary: Amanda passed away on , 14, 2014. Amanda was a resident of Lebanon, Tennessee at the time of passing. Amanda was married to Nelson.

▰ Alvin Floyd Ray

Died February 08, … More Information
Alvin Floyd Ray, of Raysville Community, Tennessee, entered the Kingdom of Heaven February 8, 2000. Alvin was 89.
Obituary published: February 09, 2000 in "Tullahoma N&G"

▰ Alvie P Ray

Died March 01, … More Information
Alvie P Ray, age 84 of Palmersville, Tennessee, departed this life Sunday March 1, 1998.
Obituary published: March 02, 1998 in "Mphs-CA"

▰ Alta Samson Ray

Died April 05, … More Information
Alta Samson Ray, of Lancaster, Tennessee, went to be with her Lord and Savior April 5, 1998. Alta was 95.
Obituary published: April 06, 1998 in "Nashville Tenn"

▰ Alma Lee Ray

Died November 22, … More Information
Alma Lee Ray, born February 3, 1939 passed from this life on November 22, 2018 in Russellville, Tennessee. Alma was 79.

▰ Alice Marie Ray

Died February 01, … More Information
Alice Marie Ray, born January 5, 1918 left us to live with the Father in her new eternal home February 1, 2011 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Alice was 93. Tags: #Robert #Bessie #Newton #Colonel #William #Hazel #Joanna #Kelley #Tyner #School #Kirkman #Lively #Thrasher #Register #Hamilton #Governor #York #Newark #Jersey #Marie #Titeflex #World #Virginia #Chattanooga #Gray #Erlanger #Salvation #Store #Volunteers #Year #Reach #Recovery #American #Society #Episcopal #Women #Grace #Church #Bank #Club #Hickory #Garden #Combs #Powell #Tennessee #Caroline #Combs- #Young #Knoxville #Savannah #Georgia #Birmingham #Alabama #Lynda #Dwight #Hospice #Bill #Gregg #Smitherman #Pallbearers #Auxillary #Bishop #Room #Military #Association #America #Scholarship #Fund #Remembrance #Belvoir #Crematory #Florist #East #South #Road
Obituary: Marie Browning Ray died on 1, 2011. She was 93 years old. She was the daughter of Robert William and Bessie Mae Newton Browning. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 62 years, Colonel William L. Ray, her brother, William H. Browning, Sr., her sister, Hazel Browning Poe, and her niece, Joanna Browning Kelley.
She graduated from Tyner High School and Kirkman Business . Upon graduation, she was employed by the law firm of Lively, Lively, and Thrasher. When Mr. Thrasher was appointed Register of Hamilton , she moved to the courthouse as his deputy. When her husband was assigned to Governor Island, New York and the Newark, New Jersey Depot with the U.S. Army, Marie worked in the legal department of the Titeflex Corporation that made copper tubing for military aircraft.
During World War II, while her husband was stationed at Ft. Lee Virginia, she began her volunteering career at the USO near the camp. returning to Chattanooga, she was a Gray Lady at Erlanger Hospital. She was active in civic and community affairs and in 1954 became affiliated with the Salvation Army Toy Store. In 1995, she and her husband were recognized as Volunteers of the Year for 40 years of continued service. She has continued with that service, health permitting.
being diagnosed with breast cancer in 1987, she became a volunteer for Reach to Recovery of the American Cancer Society. She was a past president of the Episcopal Church Women at Grace Episcopal Church, the Red Bank Riding Club, and Hickory Valley Garden Club.
She is survived by one daughter, Virginia (Ginny) Marie Ray Combs (William), Powell, Tennessee; one granddaughter, Caroline Marie Combs-Young (Gregg Young), Knoxville, Tennessee; nephews, William H. Browning, Jr. (Bettye), Savannah, Georgia and Robert W. Browning (Linda), Birmingham, Alabama.
Sincere gratitude is extended to the following: special friends Lynda Fisher and Dwight Ash for their faithful, loving, and kind care for Marie, Hospice of Chattanooga for their compassion, and Bill Combs and Gregg Young for the gentle understanding, support, and flexibility they have shown over the past 2 months.


Services will be held at Grace Episcopal Church on at 11 A.M. with Rev. Susan J. Butler and Rev. Gene Smitherman officiating. Interment will be in Chattanooga National . Honorary Pallbearers are members of Grace Quilters, Hickory Valley Garden Club, MOAA Auxillary, and Salvation Army Auxillary. The family will receive friends on from 9:30 AM to 10:45 AM in the Bishop Barth Room of Grace Episcopal Church. Memorial contributions may be made to Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) Colonel William L. Ray Scholarship Trust Fund, P.O. Box 24482, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37422-4482; The Salvation Army, P.O. Box 3359, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37404; or Grace Episcopal Church Book of Remembrance, 20 Belvoir Avenue, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37411. Please share your thoughts and memories at www.chattanoogaeastchapel.com are by the Chattanooga Crematory and Florist, East Chapel, 404 South Moore Road, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37412.

▰ Alfred Patrick Ray

Died July 19, … More Information
Alfred Patrick Ray, age 90 of Tullahoma, Tennessee, went to be with his Lord and Savior July 19, 2001.
Obituary published: July 20, 2001 in "Tullahoma N&G"

▰ Adam Gregory Ray

Died November 26, … More Information
Adam Gregory Ray, 17, of Tennessee departed this life November 26, 2007.
Obituary published: November 27, 2007 in "JohnsonCityPress"

▰ A B Rev "Buddy" Ray

Died October 16, … More Information
A B Rev "Buddy" Ray passed away October 16, 2001 in Tullahoma, Tennessee.
Obituary published: October 17, 2001 in "Tullahoma N&G"

▰ A B "Buddy" Ray

Died October 18, … More Information
A B "Buddy" Ray, age 79 of Tullahoma, Tennessee, entered eternal life October 18, 2001.
Obituary published: October 19, 2001 in "Tullahoma N&G"

▰ A Z Ray

Died August 01, … More Information
A Z Ray, born November 18, 1933 joined the Lord August 1, 2013 in Old Hickory, Tennessee. RAY was 79.

▰ A Z Ray

Died August 01, … More Information
A Z Ray, born November 18, 1933 entered the Kingdom of Heaven August 1, 2013 in Old Hickory, Tennessee. RAY was 79.

▰ Lula (Williams)[Steward] Raxter

Died May 09, … More Information
Lula (Williams)[Steward] Raxter, of Etowah, Tennessee, passed from this world into the next May 9, 2001. Lula was 85.
Obituary published: May 10, 2001 in "Daily P-A"

▰ Gerald H Raxter

Died March 28, … More Information
Gerald H Raxter, age 85 of Tennessee, born in North Carolina, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord March 28, 2007.
Obituary published: March 29, 2007 in "Knoxville N-S"
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