Mary C. Ray was born near Franklin in Morgan county, Illinois February 18, 1835, and died at her home in Waverly, June 30, 1911 at the age of 76 years, 4 months, 12 days. She was married in 1856 to W. E. Ray. She was a daughter of Jacob and Eliza Van Note. She leaves to mourn her loss: one sister, Eliza Dennis of Parsons, Kans.; two step- children, C. N. Ray of South Dakota, and Mrs. Fanny Jones near Waverly; also nephews and nieces and a host of friends.

She was converted quite young and joined the M. E. church of which she remained a member till her death. She was a great reader of the bible, and loved it. She has gone to receive her reward.

Funeral services were held in the First Methodist church, conducted by the pastor, Rev. Lewis G. Adams. Interment was in East Cemetery. Note: The obituary says �Interment was in East Cemetery - but she is buried at Rogers Cemetery�.