Neva Ray Obituary
We are sad to announce that on December 9, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Neva Ray of Lavaca, Arkansas. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Henry Paul Dunnam and Laura Mae Dunnam (Pugh); her husband Doyle Ray; and her sisters, Peggy Newman and Linda Sosebee (Larry).
She is survived by: her children, Terrie Ray McCollom (Larry) of Lavaca and Billy Paul Ray (Jeanetta) of Lavaca; her granddaughters, Jamie Schmalz (Adam), Stephanie Giles (Chris) and Crystal Ballance; her great grandchildren, Spencer Giles, Haygen Karns, Layne Karns, Peyton Giles, Gunner Schmalz, Finn Schmalz and Fletchin Lairamore; her sister Pauletta Sexton (Arnold) of Lavaca; her brother-in-law Carroll Newman of Lavaca; and her stepgrandchildren, Larry Wayne McCollom and Jaime Asbill. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Thursday, December 11th 2025 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Brotherton Funeral Home Chapel (32117 AR-22, Charleston, AR 72933). A funeral service will be held on Friday, December 12th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the same location.
