Son of Matthew "Mack" Raley (no 'i') and Missouri Hodge. Born in Bibb County, Georgia, near Macon, probably in the Warrior District.
I am not certain which of these graves are his, and which are those of other members of his immediate family, but I confirmed with the land owner that the Raileys are buried in these plots.
Although these graves appear to be above-ground crypts, the remains are actually buried underground.
In the photo, Jim Railey is believed to be on the far right of the first row. The other men in the photo are his brothers, all of whom also migrated to northwestern Louisiana from Bibb County, Georgia.
OBITUARY
Funeral services for James William (Jim) Railey, 78 ,resident of DeSoto Parish since 1886, a life long farmer who died Saturday at 9:00 P M at his home in Bethel, after a lingering illness of many months was held Monday afternoon at the family cemetery with Caraway Funeral Home in charge. Rev. W. R. Wendt, pastor of the Bethel Methodist Church officiated, assisted by Rev. W. Leon Ivey, pastor of the Baptist Church. Interment was in the family cemetery at Bethel.
Surviving are his widow, two daughters, Mrs Allie Hilton [Allie Railey Stillwell] and Mrs D[oyle] S[cott]. Gurley [Inda Lee Railey] of the Bethel community; Sammie Railey of the Friendship community; Wilson [sic; likely Wilmer] Railey of Logansport and Jack Railey of Latex; and one sister, Mrs J[ewel]. D[uke]. Williams also of Bethel. He is also survived by thirteen grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were his nephews Lester, Leo, Lamar and Johnnie Williams and Romus and Raymond Railey.
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Source: The Interstate Progress, June 7, 1946, Page 1. via Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-interstate-progress-obituary-of-jame/124274576/ : accessed May 8, 2023), clip page for Obituary of James William "Jim" Railey by user mike_register
Siblings:
Remus Railey
Tolbert Railey
John Mack Railey
Beulah Railey Williams
I am not certain which of these graves are his, and which are those of other members of his immediate family, but I confirmed with the land owner that the Raileys are buried in these plots.
Although these graves appear to be above-ground crypts, the remains are actually buried underground.
In the photo, Jim Railey is believed to be on the far right of the first row. The other men in the photo are his brothers, all of whom also migrated to northwestern Louisiana from Bibb County, Georgia.
OBITUARY
Funeral services for James William (Jim) Railey, 78 ,resident of DeSoto Parish since 1886, a life long farmer who died Saturday at 9:00 P M at his home in Bethel, after a lingering illness of many months was held Monday afternoon at the family cemetery with Caraway Funeral Home in charge. Rev. W. R. Wendt, pastor of the Bethel Methodist Church officiated, assisted by Rev. W. Leon Ivey, pastor of the Baptist Church. Interment was in the family cemetery at Bethel.
Surviving are his widow, two daughters, Mrs Allie Hilton [Allie Railey Stillwell] and Mrs D[oyle] S[cott]. Gurley [Inda Lee Railey] of the Bethel community; Sammie Railey of the Friendship community; Wilson [sic; likely Wilmer] Railey of Logansport and Jack Railey of Latex; and one sister, Mrs J[ewel]. D[uke]. Williams also of Bethel. He is also survived by thirteen grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were his nephews Lester, Leo, Lamar and Johnnie Williams and Romus and Raymond Railey.
Annotated by mregisterga.
Source: The Interstate Progress, June 7, 1946, Page 1. via Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-interstate-progress-obituary-of-jame/124274576/ : accessed May 8, 2023), clip page for Obituary of James William "Jim" Railey by user mike_register
Siblings:
Remus Railey
Tolbert Railey
John Mack Railey
Beulah Railey Williams
Son of Matthew "Mack" Raley (no 'i') and Missouri Hodge. Born in Bibb County, Georgia, near Macon, probably in the Warrior District.
I am not certain which of these graves are his, and which are those of other members of his immediate family, but I confirmed with the land owner that the Raileys are buried in these plots.
Although these graves appear to be above-ground crypts, the remains are actually buried underground.
In the photo, Jim Railey is believed to be on the far right of the first row. The other men in the photo are his brothers, all of whom also migrated to northwestern Louisiana from Bibb County, Georgia.
OBITUARY
Funeral services for James William (Jim) Railey, 78 ,resident of DeSoto Parish since 1886, a life long farmer who died Saturday at 9:00 P M at his home in Bethel, after a lingering illness of many months was held Monday afternoon at the family cemetery with Caraway Funeral Home in charge. Rev. W. R. Wendt, pastor of the Bethel Methodist Church officiated, assisted by Rev. W. Leon Ivey, pastor of the Baptist Church. Interment was in the family cemetery at Bethel.
Surviving are his widow, two daughters, Mrs Allie Hilton [Allie Railey Stillwell] and Mrs D[oyle] S[cott]. Gurley [Inda Lee Railey] of the Bethel community; Sammie Railey of the Friendship community; Wilson [sic; likely Wilmer] Railey of Logansport and Jack Railey of Latex; and one sister, Mrs J[ewel]. D[uke]. Williams also of Bethel. He is also survived by thirteen grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were his nephews Lester, Leo, Lamar and Johnnie Williams and Romus and Raymond Railey.
Annotated by mregisterga.
Source: The Interstate Progress, June 7, 1946, Page 1. via Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-interstate-progress-obituary-of-jame/124274576/ : accessed May 8, 2023), clip page for Obituary of James William "Jim" Railey by user mike_register
Siblings:
Remus Railey
Tolbert Railey
John Mack Railey
Beulah Railey Williams
I am not certain which of these graves are his, and which are those of other members of his immediate family, but I confirmed with the land owner that the Raileys are buried in these plots.
Although these graves appear to be above-ground crypts, the remains are actually buried underground.
In the photo, Jim Railey is believed to be on the far right of the first row. The other men in the photo are his brothers, all of whom also migrated to northwestern Louisiana from Bibb County, Georgia.
OBITUARY
Funeral services for James William (Jim) Railey, 78 ,resident of DeSoto Parish since 1886, a life long farmer who died Saturday at 9:00 P M at his home in Bethel, after a lingering illness of many months was held Monday afternoon at the family cemetery with Caraway Funeral Home in charge. Rev. W. R. Wendt, pastor of the Bethel Methodist Church officiated, assisted by Rev. W. Leon Ivey, pastor of the Baptist Church. Interment was in the family cemetery at Bethel.
Surviving are his widow, two daughters, Mrs Allie Hilton [Allie Railey Stillwell] and Mrs D[oyle] S[cott]. Gurley [Inda Lee Railey] of the Bethel community; Sammie Railey of the Friendship community; Wilson [sic; likely Wilmer] Railey of Logansport and Jack Railey of Latex; and one sister, Mrs J[ewel]. D[uke]. Williams also of Bethel. He is also survived by thirteen grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were his nephews Lester, Leo, Lamar and Johnnie Williams and Romus and Raymond Railey.
Annotated by mregisterga.
Source: The Interstate Progress, June 7, 1946, Page 1. via Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-interstate-progress-obituary-of-jame/124274576/ : accessed May 8, 2023), clip page for Obituary of James William "Jim" Railey by user mike_register
Siblings:
Remus Railey
Tolbert Railey
John Mack Railey
Beulah Railey Williams
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