Obituaries

Amy Awalt Jacobs, 68, of Corsicana, passed away May 7, 2021, in Waco.

Rose Mary Beck Pelton, of Groesbeck, (known by all as “Rosie” or “Granny”), passed away at Providence Hospital on Saturday, May 8, 2021, at age 72.

J.C. Ray, Sr., 87, formerly of Mexia, passed away May 4, 2021, in Athens. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, May 8, in the King Cemetery (near Thornton) with Brother Brian McClure officiating. Pallbearers will be Roger Ray, J.C. Ray Jr., Larry Ray, Jerry Ray, Rodney Alewine and Christopher Ray. A visitation with the family will be held prior to the service from 11 a.m. to noon at Blair-Stubbs Funeral Home in Mexia.