Evans Ray
Evans Ray, 77, had sung with the Army Chorus and on Los Angeles radio, and friends remembered him as cultured, witty and fond of tennis, living in a mobile home park near Branson. He was held at the Taney County Jail for five days in late May 2014 before his release. Friends and family said he seemed broken and frightened after he came home, and he was found dead in his home on June 10. Taney County Coroner Kevin Tweedy said he may have died of an irregular heartbeat and did not order an autopsy, but people close to him said they had never heard him complain of heart problems.
Cause of death, as reported: Died of illness. Coroner Kevin Tweedy said he may have died of an irregular heartbeat and did not order an autopsy, while people close to him said they had never heard him complain of heart problems.
Reported by: Taney County Coroner Kevin Tweedy (medical examiner or coroner).