Dear Martha, Could you look up the full text for James W. Ray - August, 1936 Shelbyville Gazette for me. Also, in August, 1928 -- Eddie Ray. I appreciate you doing this so much. Barbara Wray Scappoose, Oregon

Shelbyville Gazette - Aug 16, 1928 - page 1 Child Killed By Electric Wire Last Sunday afternoon about 4 o'clock Eddie D. Ray, aged 15, was shocked to death by an electric wire belonging to Southern Cities Power Company. The tragedy occurred near Longview in the 10th Civil District of Bedford County. It is alledged that Eddie and his two little brothers in company with William Cook, were visiting Mr. J.R. Cook, and there had been a light pole burned and the Company was preparing to erect another pole. The wires were said to be low, and the boys were down at that point. Eddie, in some way came in contact with the wire and was instantly burned in a horrible condition, practically one-half of his body was burned and he died soon afterwards. The other children notified the father, Mr. A.J. Ray, who came at once and took the boy home and immediately summoned two physicians. Medical skill could not save him and he died the following evening. Eddie lieaves surviving him, his father and mother, five brothers, and three sisters. The Gazette tenders its sympathy to the unfortunate parents. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Barbara Wray" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, May 23, 2005 8:09 AM Subject: [TNBEDFOR] Re TNBEDFORD Obituary Request > Dear Martha, > > Could you look up the full text for James W. Ray - August, 1936 > Shelbyville Gazette for me. Also, in August, 1928 -- Eddie Ray. > > I appreciate you doing this so much. > > Barbara Wray > Scappoose, Oregon > > > ==== TNBEDFOR Mailing List ==== > Visit the Bedford County pages at TNGenWeb: > > http://www.tngenweb.org/bedford/index.htm > > ============================== > Find your ancestors in the Birth, Marriage and Death Records. > New content added every business day. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13964/rd.ashx >

Shelbyville Gazette - Aug 27, 1936 - page 6 James W. Ray James W. Ray, 84, became ill Saturday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Frank Hensley, at Sim's Spring, and requested to be carried to the home of his son, Ben Ray with whom he lived. Enroute he passed away before a doctor could be secured. Funeral services were conducted at Crowell's Chapel Sunday at 3 p.m., by Rev. A.D. Nichols, with interment in the Crowell's Church cemetery. Survivals are two daughters, Mrs. H.P. Locke and Mrs. Frank Hensley, three sons, Tom, Ben and A.C. Ray, a number of grand children and two great grand children. His wife preceded him in death six years ago. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Barbara Wray" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, May 23, 2005 8:09 AM Subject: [TNBEDFOR] Re TNBEDFORD Obituary Request > Dear Martha, > > Could you look up the full text for James W. Ray - August, 1936 > Shelbyville Gazette for me. Also, in August, 1928 -- Eddie Ray. > > I appreciate you doing this so much. > > Barbara Wray > Scappoose, Oregon > > > ==== TNBEDFOR Mailing List ==== > Visit the Bedford County pages at TNGenWeb: > > http://www.tngenweb.org/bedford/index.htm > > ============================== > Find your ancestors in the Birth, Marriage and Death Records. > New content added every business day. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13964/rd.ashx >