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Local Obituaries for the Limestone County in Groesbeck Texas

James Oliver O'Neal

James Oliver O'Neal

Mar 18, 2022

James Oliver O’Neal, of Lenoir, North Carolina and formerly of Kosse, TX., passed away at his home on Friday, March 18, 2022, at age 82.

Visitation will be held in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel on Saturday, March 26, 2022, from 12:30 – 2:30 P.M.

Graveside services will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Saturday, March 26, 2022, at Fort...

Mary Helen Eakins

Mary Helen Eakins

Mar 17, 2022

Mary Helen (Smith) Eakins, of Groesbeck, passed away peacefully at home, with no pain and with her family close, on Thursday, March 17, 2022, at age 84.

Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 19, 2022, at the Pavilion in Faulkenberry Cemetery, prior to the funeral service.

The funeral service will begin at 11:00 am. Saturday in the...

Margarita "Maggie" Guerra

Margarita "Maggie" Guerra

Mar 14, 2022

Margarita “Maggie” Guerra, of Wichita Falls and formerly of Dallas, passed away Monday, March 14, 2022, at Wichita Falls.

Margarita was born December 15, 1982, in Dallas to Cindy (Cargile) Pantoja.   She grew up in Dallas, where she attended school.  As a little girl and as a teenager, she was a happy child, and she remained a happy laughing woman...

Alan Reed Holmes

Alan Reed Holmes

Mar 11, 2022

Alan Reed Holmes, of Groesbeck, went into the presence of God on Friday, March 11, 2022.

Visitation will begin at 11:00 prior to the Graveside services at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 17, 2022, at Old Union Cemetery.  Pastor Steven Nance of the First United Methodist Church of Groesbeck will officiate. 

Pallbearers will be Steven Kilpatrick, Scott Kilpatrick, Dennis Dabney,...

Welda Sims Thurman

Welda Sims Thurman

Mar 10, 2022

Welda Sims Thurman, of Groesbeck/Lake Limestone, passed away at Limestone Medical Center in Groesbeck, on Thursday, March 10, 2022, at age 91.

Visitation will begin at 1:00 P.M. on Sunday, March 20, 2022, at Groesbeck Funeral Home.

Funeral services will begin at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastors Tracy Sims and Jon Honea officiating. ...

Michael Knowles

Michael Knowles

Mar 8, 2022

Michael Knowles of Groesbeck passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at Windsor Healthcare and Rehab in Groesbeck. A graveside service will be held at 2 PM on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, in Faulkenberry Cemetery with Pastor Jon Honea officiating. Michael was born in Lyons, Kansas to Gene and Lorene (Burris) Knowles on June 19, 1946. He is survived by his...

Naomi Faye Stubblefield

Naomi Faye Stubblefield

Mar 2, 2022

Faye Stubblefield, of Kosse, passed away at her home on Wednesday, March 2, 2022, at age 67.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 10, 2022, at Kosse City Cemetery, with Pastor Jon Honea officiating.

Pallbearers are Randy Funderburk, Mike Ferrill, Bill Owens, Sr., Red Owens, Bill Owens, Jr., and Chad Owens.   Honorary pallbearers will be...

Arthur "Skipper" Rancher

Arthur "Skipper" Rancher

Feb 25, 2022

Arthur ‘Skipper’ Rancher of Old Union passed away unexpectedly Friday February 25,  2022.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 2, 2022, beginning at 1:00 p.m. in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel.

Funeral services will begin in the Chapel at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, with Mrs. Stacy Duffield officiating.   Burial will follow in Old Union Cemetery. 

Pallbearers will be Billy...

Jeffrey Alan Rusch

Jeffrey Alan Rusch

Feb 24, 2022

Jeffrey Alan Rush, passed away on February 24, 2022 at his residence at Lake Limestone. 

Jeffrey was born November 1, 1955 in Racine, Wisconsin.

A private Memorial Service will be held at a later date. 

Fred "Doug" Douglas Watts

Fred "Doug" Douglas Watts

Feb 22, 2022

Fred Douglas “Doug” Watts, of Seale, passed away at home, surrounded by his loving family, on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at age 80.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, February 27, 2022, at the Living Water Church in Groesbeck (308 N. Leon St.), with Pastor George Ibarra officiating.   Burial will follow in New Hope Cemetery.

Pallbearers...

Edith M Tullar

Edith M Tullar

Feb 21, 2022

Edith M. Tullar, of Groesbeck, passed away at Windsor Healthcare Residence on Monday, February 21, 2022, at age 86.

Visitation will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, February 28, 2022 at Groesbeck Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Jon Honea officiating. 

She will be interred...

Patsy Ruth Durrenberger

Patsy Ruth Durrenberger

Feb 21, 2022

Patsy Ruth Durrenberger, of Lake Limestone, passed away at home on Monday, February 21, 2022, at age 91.

Visitation will be held at Groesbeck Funeral Home on Friday, February 25, 2022, at 1:00 p.m.

Funeral services will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Friday in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Michael Nemec of the Faith Lutheran Church of Mexia...

Mark David Fox

Mark David Fox

Feb 20, 2022

Mark David Fox, 66 of Cypress, Texas, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 20, 2022. He was surrounded by his immediate family, which is fitting since being with his family was his favorite place to be.


Mark was born July 19, 1955, at St. Joseph Hospital in Houston, Texas to O.A. “Sonny” Fox and Louise Skobla Fox. Mark graduated from...

Gayland Joe Matejka

Gayland Joe Matejka

Feb 15, 2022

Gayland Joe Matejka, of Groesbeck, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 15, 2022, while at his ranch with his cows, the place he loved the most.

A "Celebration of Life" will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 20, 2022, at "Joe's Place" (9376 E. State Hwy 21), Bryan, TX. 

Gayland was born November 22, 1950, to Bennie and...

Bayne Rex Truett

Bayne Rex Truett

Feb 14, 2022

Bayne Rex Truett, of Kosse, passed away at Skilled Care of Mexia on Monday, February 14, 2022, at age 88.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 17, 2022, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 18, 2022, in the chapel, with Reverend Steve Nance...

Carl Joe Cochran, Jr.

Carl Joe Cochran, Jr.

Feb 14, 2022

Carl Joe Cochran, Jr., of Hewitt, passed away at Hillcrest Hospital in Waco on Monday, February 14, 2022, at age 51.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 20, 2022, at Cobb Cemetery, with Brother Richard Williams of the Church of Christ of Groesbeck officiating.

Carl was born on February 7, 1971, to Joe and Janet...

Joe Marvin McGilvray

Joe Marvin McGilvray

Feb 14, 2022

Joe Marvin McGilvray, 72, beloved Dad, Grandpa, Brother, Uncle and Friend was called to his eternal resting place on February 14, 2022.

Visitation will be held at Groesbeck Funeral Home from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Friday, February 18, 2022.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 19, 2022, at Fort Parker Memorial Park.

He entered this world...

James "Jim" Wesley Hardin, Jr.

James "Jim" Wesley Hardin, Jr.

Feb 12, 2022

James Wesley Hardin. Jr., “Jim”, 87, died peacefully at his home in Kosse, Texas, on Saturday, February 12, 2022.

Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 19, 2022 at the Fort Parker Cemetery, in Groesbeck, Texas, with Pastor Jon Honea officiating. 

Jim was born on March 23, 1934, in Marlin, Texas in the back of what...

Guadalupe "Lupe" Alfaro

Guadalupe "Lupe" Alfaro

Feb 10, 2022

Guadalupe Alfaro, of the Big Hill community, passed away on Thursday, February 10, 2022, surrounded by his loving wife of 67 years, his children and grandchildren.

Lupe was born in Salinas Victoria, N.L., Mexico to Robustiano and Nicolasa Alfaro. He was raised in Mamulique, N.L., Mexico, where he met his soulmate, Isabel Nino. They were united in marriage in 1954...

Lucio Ybarra, Jr.

Lucio Ybarra, Jr.

Feb 8, 2022

Lucio Ybarra, Jr., of Groesbeck, passed away at Mexia LTC on Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at age 79.

A Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, February 11, 2022, in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel. 

A final farewell public visitation will be held on Saturday, February 12, 2022, from5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.

Lucio (Junior) was born in...

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James Oliver O'Neal

James Oliver O'Neal

Mar 18, 2022

James Oliver O’Neal, of Lenoir, North Carolina and formerly of Kosse, TX., passed away at his home on Friday, March 18, 2022, at age 82.

Visitation will be held in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel on Saturday, March 26, 2022, from 12:30 – 2:30 P.M.

Graveside services will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Saturday, March 26, 2022, at Fort...

Mary Helen Eakins

Mary Helen Eakins

Mar 17, 2022

Mary Helen (Smith) Eakins, of Groesbeck, passed away peacefully at home, with no pain and with her family close, on Thursday, March 17, 2022, at age 84.

Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 19, 2022, at the Pavilion in Faulkenberry Cemetery, prior to the funeral service.

The funeral service will begin at 11:00 am. Saturday in the...

Margarita "Maggie" Guerra

Margarita "Maggie" Guerra

Mar 14, 2022

Margarita “Maggie” Guerra, of Wichita Falls and formerly of Dallas, passed away Monday, March 14, 2022, at Wichita Falls.

Margarita was born December 15, 1982, in Dallas to Cindy (Cargile) Pantoja.   She grew up in Dallas, where she attended school.  As a little girl and as a teenager, she was a happy child, and she remained a happy laughing woman...

Alan Reed Holmes

Alan Reed Holmes

Mar 11, 2022

Alan Reed Holmes, of Groesbeck, went into the presence of God on Friday, March 11, 2022.

Visitation will begin at 11:00 prior to the Graveside services at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 17, 2022, at Old Union Cemetery.  Pastor Steven Nance of the First United Methodist Church of Groesbeck will officiate. 

Pallbearers will be Steven Kilpatrick, Scott Kilpatrick, Dennis Dabney,...

Welda Sims Thurman

Welda Sims Thurman

Mar 10, 2022

Welda Sims Thurman, of Groesbeck/Lake Limestone, passed away at Limestone Medical Center in Groesbeck, on Thursday, March 10, 2022, at age 91.

Visitation will begin at 1:00 P.M. on Sunday, March 20, 2022, at Groesbeck Funeral Home.

Funeral services will begin at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastors Tracy Sims and Jon Honea officiating. ...

Michael Knowles

Michael Knowles

Mar 8, 2022

Michael Knowles of Groesbeck passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at Windsor Healthcare and Rehab in Groesbeck. A graveside service will be held at 2 PM on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, in Faulkenberry Cemetery with Pastor Jon Honea officiating. Michael was born in Lyons, Kansas to Gene and Lorene (Burris) Knowles on June 19, 1946. He is survived by his...

Naomi Faye Stubblefield

Naomi Faye Stubblefield

Mar 2, 2022

Faye Stubblefield, of Kosse, passed away at her home on Wednesday, March 2, 2022, at age 67.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 10, 2022, at Kosse City Cemetery, with Pastor Jon Honea officiating.

Pallbearers are Randy Funderburk, Mike Ferrill, Bill Owens, Sr., Red Owens, Bill Owens, Jr., and Chad Owens.   Honorary pallbearers will be...

Arthur "Skipper" Rancher

Arthur "Skipper" Rancher

Feb 25, 2022

Arthur ‘Skipper’ Rancher of Old Union passed away unexpectedly Friday February 25,  2022.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 2, 2022, beginning at 1:00 p.m. in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel.

Funeral services will begin in the Chapel at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, with Mrs. Stacy Duffield officiating.   Burial will follow in Old Union Cemetery. 

Pallbearers will be Billy...

Jeffrey Alan Rusch

Jeffrey Alan Rusch

Feb 24, 2022

Jeffrey Alan Rush, passed away on February 24, 2022 at his residence at Lake Limestone. 

Jeffrey was born November 1, 1955 in Racine, Wisconsin.

A private Memorial Service will be held at a later date. 

Fred "Doug" Douglas Watts

Fred "Doug" Douglas Watts

Feb 22, 2022

Fred Douglas “Doug” Watts, of Seale, passed away at home, surrounded by his loving family, on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at age 80.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, February 27, 2022, at the Living Water Church in Groesbeck (308 N. Leon St.), with Pastor George Ibarra officiating.   Burial will follow in New Hope Cemetery.

Pallbearers...

Edith M Tullar

Edith M Tullar

Feb 21, 2022

Edith M. Tullar, of Groesbeck, passed away at Windsor Healthcare Residence on Monday, February 21, 2022, at age 86.

Visitation will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, February 28, 2022 at Groesbeck Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Jon Honea officiating. 

She will be interred...

Patsy Ruth Durrenberger

Patsy Ruth Durrenberger

Feb 21, 2022

Patsy Ruth Durrenberger, of Lake Limestone, passed away at home on Monday, February 21, 2022, at age 91.

Visitation will be held at Groesbeck Funeral Home on Friday, February 25, 2022, at 1:00 p.m.

Funeral services will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Friday in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Michael Nemec of the Faith Lutheran Church of Mexia...

Mark David Fox

Mark David Fox

Feb 20, 2022

Mark David Fox, 66 of Cypress, Texas, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 20, 2022. He was surrounded by his immediate family, which is fitting since being with his family was his favorite place to be.


Mark was born July 19, 1955, at St. Joseph Hospital in Houston, Texas to O.A. “Sonny” Fox and Louise Skobla Fox. Mark graduated from...

Gayland Joe Matejka

Gayland Joe Matejka

Feb 15, 2022

Gayland Joe Matejka, of Groesbeck, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 15, 2022, while at his ranch with his cows, the place he loved the most.

A "Celebration of Life" will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 20, 2022, at "Joe's Place" (9376 E. State Hwy 21), Bryan, TX. 

Gayland was born November 22, 1950, to Bennie and...

Bayne Rex Truett

Bayne Rex Truett

Feb 14, 2022

Bayne Rex Truett, of Kosse, passed away at Skilled Care of Mexia on Monday, February 14, 2022, at age 88.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 17, 2022, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 18, 2022, in the chapel, with Reverend Steve Nance...

Carl Joe Cochran, Jr.

Carl Joe Cochran, Jr.

Feb 14, 2022

Carl Joe Cochran, Jr., of Hewitt, passed away at Hillcrest Hospital in Waco on Monday, February 14, 2022, at age 51.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 20, 2022, at Cobb Cemetery, with Brother Richard Williams of the Church of Christ of Groesbeck officiating.

Carl was born on February 7, 1971, to Joe and Janet...

Joe Marvin McGilvray

Joe Marvin McGilvray

Feb 14, 2022

Joe Marvin McGilvray, 72, beloved Dad, Grandpa, Brother, Uncle and Friend was called to his eternal resting place on February 14, 2022.

Visitation will be held at Groesbeck Funeral Home from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Friday, February 18, 2022.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 19, 2022, at Fort Parker Memorial Park.

He entered this world...

James "Jim" Wesley Hardin, Jr.

James "Jim" Wesley Hardin, Jr.

Feb 12, 2022

James Wesley Hardin. Jr., “Jim”, 87, died peacefully at his home in Kosse, Texas, on Saturday, February 12, 2022.

Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 19, 2022 at the Fort Parker Cemetery, in Groesbeck, Texas, with Pastor Jon Honea officiating. 

Jim was born on March 23, 1934, in Marlin, Texas in the back of what...

Guadalupe "Lupe" Alfaro

Guadalupe "Lupe" Alfaro

Feb 10, 2022

Guadalupe Alfaro, of the Big Hill community, passed away on Thursday, February 10, 2022, surrounded by his loving wife of 67 years, his children and grandchildren.

Lupe was born in Salinas Victoria, N.L., Mexico to Robustiano and Nicolasa Alfaro. He was raised in Mamulique, N.L., Mexico, where he met his soulmate, Isabel Nino. They were united in marriage in 1954...

Lucio Ybarra, Jr.

Lucio Ybarra, Jr.

Feb 8, 2022

Lucio Ybarra, Jr., of Groesbeck, passed away at Mexia LTC on Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at age 79.

A Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, February 11, 2022, in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel. 

A final farewell public visitation will be held on Saturday, February 12, 2022, from5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.

Lucio (Junior) was born in...

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