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Local Obituaries for the Limestone County in Groesbeck Texas

James Carroll Penny

James Carroll Penny

Jan 5, 2022

On January 5, 2022, James Carroll Penny of Groesbeck, Texas left his physical body and went to his forever home in heaven. There will be a private family only viewing and visitation on Saturday. The public visitation will be held from 2:00 – 3:00 PM, prior to the services, on Sunday, January 9, 2022, in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel....

Ella Marie (Thompson) Kelly

Ella Marie (Thompson) Kelly

Jan 3, 2022

Ella Marie (Thompson) Kelly, 94, was born June 20, 1927, in Kosse, TX. and passed away on Monday, January 3, 2022, in Cypress, TX.     

Family and friends may meet at Groesbeck Funeral Home by 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 to travel in the procession to the Graveside services at Ebenezer Cemetery (near Kosse), which will begin...

Gregorio "Greg" Rodriguez Reyes, Jr.

Gregorio "Greg" Rodriguez Reyes, Jr.

Jan 2, 2022

Gregorio Rodriguez Reyes, Jr., of Mexia, passed away at Hillcrest Hospital in Waco, on January 2, 2022, at age 77.  

Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 6, 2022, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel.   

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, January 7, 2022, at the Iglesia Monte Carmelo in...

Jason Marc Marler

Jason Marc Marler

Jan 2, 2022

On Sunday, January 2, 2022, Jason passed from this earth surrounded by family and loved ones . He fought a long hard battle with colon cancer and now is at peace.

A Memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Jon Honea, Pastor Robert Smith and Pastor Nathaniel...

Sandra "Sandi" Joyce Jones

Sandra "Sandi" Joyce Jones

Jan 2, 2022

Sandra Joyce “Sandi” Jones, of Groesbeck, passed away at Limestone Medical Center in Groesbeck, on Sunday, January 2, 2022, at age 74.

Visitation will be Tuesday, January 4, 2022 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Groesbeck Funeral Home.

Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at Old Union Cemetery, with Pastor Darren Killingsworth of...

Steven "Steve" Patrick Stewart

Steven "Steve" Patrick Stewart

Dec 26, 2021

Steven “Steve” Patrick Stewart, of Groesbeck/Lake Limestone, passed away at home on Sunday, December 26, 2021, at age 59.

Steve was born July 16, 1962, to Marron Stewart and Anita (Griffin) Stewart at Kirbyville (Jasper County), Texas.   He grew up in Kirbyville where he graduated from high school.

Steve lived in Normangee about thirty years ago and worked for the...

Mary Martha Holder

Mary Martha Holder

Dec 25, 2021

Mary Martha (David) Holder, formerly from Mart, passed away at Katy, TX. on Saturday, December 25, 2021, at age 85.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 3, 2022 at Kirk Cemetery.

Mary Martha was born on May 17, 1936. She was the last of four siblings born to Mozelle Jarrard David and Guy Pleasant David....

Virginia Nell Crownover

Virginia Nell Crownover

Dec 22, 2021

Virginia Nell Crownover, age 81, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at Waco.

Visitation will be held at Groesbeck Funeral Home from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon on Wednesday, December 29, 2021.

Graveside services will be held at Lost Prairie Cemetery at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 29, with Pastor Jon Honea officiating.

Virginia was born on...

Clarence Ollis Carraway

Clarence Ollis Carraway

Dec 17, 2021

Clarence Ollis Carraway, of Kosse, passed away at Groesbeck LTC on Friday, December 17, 2021, at age 89.

Graveside services will be held at Plantersville Cemetery at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 22, 2021, with services officiated by David Knight, Elders Quorum President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.   Also, Clarence’s brother-in-law, Roy Terrell and Clarence’s brother,...

Bill Calvin Flora

Bill Calvin Flora

Dec 11, 2021

Bill Calvin Flora, passed away at the age of 75 on December 11, 2021, in Waco, Texas. He was born on September 16, 1946, in Houston, Texas.

Bill will be laid to rest in the Houston National Cemetery, Houston, TX on January 13, 2022. 

Bill was adopted at an early age and was raised in Alvin, Texas. Shortly after high...

Bryan Ray Wilganoski

Bryan Ray Wilganoski

Dec 11, 2021

Bryan Ray Wilganoski, of Groesbeck, passed away at Texas Health Harris Fort Worth hospital on Saturday, December 11, 2021, at age 32.

Visitation will be held at Groesbeck Funeral Home at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 18, 2021, prior to the funeral service.

Funeral services will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel, with Woodie...

Susan Carol Hughes

Susan Carol Hughes

Nov 26, 2021

On November 26, 2021, Susan Carol (Blackburn) Hughes peacefully passed away in her home on Lake Limestone, with her husband, son, daughter, and beloved dog, Gary by her side.

Susan was born on April 15, 1946 in Duluth, Minnesota to Kathleen “Kay” (Marino) and James Blackburn and was the oldest of six children. She married Alan on January 30, 1965...

Alton Ray Steelman

Alton Ray Steelman

Nov 25, 2021

Alton Ray Steelman entered into eternal rest on November 25, 2021, surrounded by family.

Visitation will be held on Monday, November 29, 2021, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at  Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 30, 2021, in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel, with Reverend Bill Sutton officiating.  Burial will follow...

Judith "Judy" Diane Telford

Judith "Judy" Diane Telford

Nov 21, 2021

Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, Judith Diane “Judy” Lenamond Telford of Groesbeck, Texas, passed away at home on Sunday, November 21st, 2021 at the age of 77. Visitation will be at Groesbeck Funeral Home on Friday, November 26th, 2021, from 11am to the time of the service at 1pm. Pastor Tracy Sims and Pastor Brett Turner will officiate. Interment...

Alice Minchew

Alice Minchew

Nov 18, 2021

On Thursday, November 18, 2021, Alice Minchew passed away at Skilled Care of Mexia, after a short illness.

Per her request there will be no funeral.  Graveside services will be held in the Mart City Cemetery on Saturday, November 27, 2021 at 11:00 a.m.

Mrs. Minchew was born September 2, 1932 in Teague to Joshua Canady and Izetta Johnson Canady,...

Danita Ann Ross

Danita Ann Ross

Nov 15, 2021

Danita Ross, 55, of Thornton passed away Monday, November 15, 2021 at Baylor Scott & White - Hillcrest in Waco.

A Visitation and public reception will be held on Monday, November 22, 2021, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel.

Danita was born January 16, 1966, in Marlin to James (Jimmy) and Starlet Ross.    She grew...

Elida Gonzalez Rico

Elida Gonzalez Rico

Nov 15, 2021

Graveside services for Elida Gonzalez Rico, formerly of Mexia, will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 4, 2021 at Fort Parker Memorial Park Cemetery in Groesbeck. 

Elida passed away at home in Flower Mound on Monday, November 15, 2021, at the age of 90.   A Memorial service has previously been held by the family at their home. 

Elida...

"Bubba" William David Easley

"Bubba" William David Easley

Oct 28, 2021

Bubba said -

On this date it's announced that I am gone.

No funeral service, memorial, please just carry on.

Have a nice day and be kind to one another. 

Treat everyone you meet as a sister or a brother.

Christ died for me, so I have been forgiven.

I hope that you can tell, by the life that I have...

Charles Herman Stoddard

Charles Herman Stoddard

Oct 23, 2021

Charles 'Herman' Stoddard, 83, beloved father and grandfather, passed away unexpectedly at home on October 23, 2021.

Herman was born in Garrison, Texas, on December 30, 1937, to A.B. and Charlsye (Hartt) Stoddard. He attended school in Garrison where he played football, baseball and basketball, and was heavily involved in Boy Scouts and FFA. He was married to Annette (Wragg)...

Shannon Dale (Lackey) Smith

Shannon Dale (Lackey) Smith

Oct 20, 2021

Shannon Dale (Lackey) Smith, of Waco, passed away at Baylor Scott and White Hillcrest Hospital in Waco on Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at age 62.

Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 23, 2021, at the Pavilion at Faulkenberry Cemetery, Groesbeck, TX.

Shannon was born September 23, 1959, in Morton, TX.  Some of her happiest years...

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James Carroll Penny

James Carroll Penny

Jan 5, 2022

On January 5, 2022, James Carroll Penny of Groesbeck, Texas left his physical body and went to his forever home in heaven. There will be a private family only viewing and visitation on Saturday. The public visitation will be held from 2:00 – 3:00 PM, prior to the services, on Sunday, January 9, 2022, in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel....

Ella Marie (Thompson) Kelly

Ella Marie (Thompson) Kelly

Jan 3, 2022

Ella Marie (Thompson) Kelly, 94, was born June 20, 1927, in Kosse, TX. and passed away on Monday, January 3, 2022, in Cypress, TX.     

Family and friends may meet at Groesbeck Funeral Home by 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 to travel in the procession to the Graveside services at Ebenezer Cemetery (near Kosse), which will begin...

Gregorio "Greg" Rodriguez Reyes, Jr.

Gregorio "Greg" Rodriguez Reyes, Jr.

Jan 2, 2022

Gregorio Rodriguez Reyes, Jr., of Mexia, passed away at Hillcrest Hospital in Waco, on January 2, 2022, at age 77.  

Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 6, 2022, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel.   

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, January 7, 2022, at the Iglesia Monte Carmelo in...

Jason Marc Marler

Jason Marc Marler

Jan 2, 2022

On Sunday, January 2, 2022, Jason passed from this earth surrounded by family and loved ones . He fought a long hard battle with colon cancer and now is at peace.

A Memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Jon Honea, Pastor Robert Smith and Pastor Nathaniel...

Sandra "Sandi" Joyce Jones

Sandra "Sandi" Joyce Jones

Jan 2, 2022

Sandra Joyce “Sandi” Jones, of Groesbeck, passed away at Limestone Medical Center in Groesbeck, on Sunday, January 2, 2022, at age 74.

Visitation will be Tuesday, January 4, 2022 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Groesbeck Funeral Home.

Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at Old Union Cemetery, with Pastor Darren Killingsworth of...

Steven "Steve" Patrick Stewart

Steven "Steve" Patrick Stewart

Dec 26, 2021

Steven “Steve” Patrick Stewart, of Groesbeck/Lake Limestone, passed away at home on Sunday, December 26, 2021, at age 59.

Steve was born July 16, 1962, to Marron Stewart and Anita (Griffin) Stewart at Kirbyville (Jasper County), Texas.   He grew up in Kirbyville where he graduated from high school.

Steve lived in Normangee about thirty years ago and worked for the...

Mary Martha Holder

Mary Martha Holder

Dec 25, 2021

Mary Martha (David) Holder, formerly from Mart, passed away at Katy, TX. on Saturday, December 25, 2021, at age 85.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 3, 2022 at Kirk Cemetery.

Mary Martha was born on May 17, 1936. She was the last of four siblings born to Mozelle Jarrard David and Guy Pleasant David....

Virginia Nell Crownover

Virginia Nell Crownover

Dec 22, 2021

Virginia Nell Crownover, age 81, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at Waco.

Visitation will be held at Groesbeck Funeral Home from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon on Wednesday, December 29, 2021.

Graveside services will be held at Lost Prairie Cemetery at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 29, with Pastor Jon Honea officiating.

Virginia was born on...

Clarence Ollis Carraway

Clarence Ollis Carraway

Dec 17, 2021

Clarence Ollis Carraway, of Kosse, passed away at Groesbeck LTC on Friday, December 17, 2021, at age 89.

Graveside services will be held at Plantersville Cemetery at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 22, 2021, with services officiated by David Knight, Elders Quorum President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.   Also, Clarence’s brother-in-law, Roy Terrell and Clarence’s brother,...

Bill Calvin Flora

Bill Calvin Flora

Dec 11, 2021

Bill Calvin Flora, passed away at the age of 75 on December 11, 2021, in Waco, Texas. He was born on September 16, 1946, in Houston, Texas.

Bill will be laid to rest in the Houston National Cemetery, Houston, TX on January 13, 2022. 

Bill was adopted at an early age and was raised in Alvin, Texas. Shortly after high...

Bryan Ray Wilganoski

Bryan Ray Wilganoski

Dec 11, 2021

Bryan Ray Wilganoski, of Groesbeck, passed away at Texas Health Harris Fort Worth hospital on Saturday, December 11, 2021, at age 32.

Visitation will be held at Groesbeck Funeral Home at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 18, 2021, prior to the funeral service.

Funeral services will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel, with Woodie...

Susan Carol Hughes

Susan Carol Hughes

Nov 26, 2021

On November 26, 2021, Susan Carol (Blackburn) Hughes peacefully passed away in her home on Lake Limestone, with her husband, son, daughter, and beloved dog, Gary by her side.

Susan was born on April 15, 1946 in Duluth, Minnesota to Kathleen “Kay” (Marino) and James Blackburn and was the oldest of six children. She married Alan on January 30, 1965...

Alton Ray Steelman

Alton Ray Steelman

Nov 25, 2021

Alton Ray Steelman entered into eternal rest on November 25, 2021, surrounded by family.

Visitation will be held on Monday, November 29, 2021, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at  Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 30, 2021, in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel, with Reverend Bill Sutton officiating.  Burial will follow...

Judith "Judy" Diane Telford

Judith "Judy" Diane Telford

Nov 21, 2021

Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, Judith Diane “Judy” Lenamond Telford of Groesbeck, Texas, passed away at home on Sunday, November 21st, 2021 at the age of 77. Visitation will be at Groesbeck Funeral Home on Friday, November 26th, 2021, from 11am to the time of the service at 1pm. Pastor Tracy Sims and Pastor Brett Turner will officiate. Interment...

Alice Minchew

Alice Minchew

Nov 18, 2021

On Thursday, November 18, 2021, Alice Minchew passed away at Skilled Care of Mexia, after a short illness.

Per her request there will be no funeral.  Graveside services will be held in the Mart City Cemetery on Saturday, November 27, 2021 at 11:00 a.m.

Mrs. Minchew was born September 2, 1932 in Teague to Joshua Canady and Izetta Johnson Canady,...

Danita Ann Ross

Danita Ann Ross

Nov 15, 2021

Danita Ross, 55, of Thornton passed away Monday, November 15, 2021 at Baylor Scott & White - Hillcrest in Waco.

A Visitation and public reception will be held on Monday, November 22, 2021, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel.

Danita was born January 16, 1966, in Marlin to James (Jimmy) and Starlet Ross.    She grew...

Elida Gonzalez Rico

Elida Gonzalez Rico

Nov 15, 2021

Graveside services for Elida Gonzalez Rico, formerly of Mexia, will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 4, 2021 at Fort Parker Memorial Park Cemetery in Groesbeck. 

Elida passed away at home in Flower Mound on Monday, November 15, 2021, at the age of 90.   A Memorial service has previously been held by the family at their home. 

Elida...

"Bubba" William David Easley

"Bubba" William David Easley

Oct 28, 2021

Bubba said -

On this date it's announced that I am gone.

No funeral service, memorial, please just carry on.

Have a nice day and be kind to one another. 

Treat everyone you meet as a sister or a brother.

Christ died for me, so I have been forgiven.

I hope that you can tell, by the life that I have...

Charles Herman Stoddard

Charles Herman Stoddard

Oct 23, 2021

Charles 'Herman' Stoddard, 83, beloved father and grandfather, passed away unexpectedly at home on October 23, 2021.

Herman was born in Garrison, Texas, on December 30, 1937, to A.B. and Charlsye (Hartt) Stoddard. He attended school in Garrison where he played football, baseball and basketball, and was heavily involved in Boy Scouts and FFA. He was married to Annette (Wragg)...

Shannon Dale (Lackey) Smith

Shannon Dale (Lackey) Smith

Oct 20, 2021

Shannon Dale (Lackey) Smith, of Waco, passed away at Baylor Scott and White Hillcrest Hospital in Waco on Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at age 62.

Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 23, 2021, at the Pavilion at Faulkenberry Cemetery, Groesbeck, TX.

Shannon was born September 23, 1959, in Morton, TX.  Some of her happiest years...

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