OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries for the Limestone County in Groesbeck Texas

David Eugene Cobbs

David Eugene Cobbs

Feb 25, 2021

David Eugene “Buddy” Cobbs, of Groesbeck, passed away at home on Thursday, February 25, 2021, at age 77.

Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel.

Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Ben David Watson...

Ronnie Kyle Austin

Ronnie Kyle Austin

Feb 23, 2021

Ronnie Kyle Austin, of Thornton, passed away at his home on Tuesday, February 23, 2021, at age 77.

Ronnie was born January 1, 1944 to Pat Austin and Helen Mae (Taif) Austin in Ft. Worth.   He grew up in Fort Worth, and after he graduated high school, he had two years of college at TCJC.

Ronnie was united in marriage...

Cheryl Anne Hammer

Cheryl Anne Hammer

Feb 21, 2021

Cheryl Anne Hammer, 66, of Groesbeck, went to be with the Lord on February 21, 2021. At her request, no services will be held. 

Ms. Hammer was born in Pasadena, Texas on November 9th, 1954 to Gerald and Evelyn Hammer. She graduated from La Porte High School in 1973, and finished her education with a degree from Baylor University in...

Dr. Robin "R.B." Baron Tolson

Dr. Robin "R.B." Baron Tolson

Feb 20, 2021

Dr. “R.B.” Tolson, of Groesbeck, passed away at Brookshire, TX. on Saturday, February 20, 2021, at age 95.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 25, 2021 in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel.

Graveside services and burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 26, 2021, in the Wellborn Cemetery (College Station), near...

Gary Wayne Goodson

Gary Wayne Goodson

Feb 19, 2021

Gary Wayne Goodson, of Lake Limestone, passed away at his residence on February 19, 2021, at age 72. A Memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 13, 2021 in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Jon Honea officiating. Gary was born October 3, 1948 to Sonny and Earlene Mitchell Goodson in Conroe. He grew up...

Billy Ray Copeland

Billy Ray Copeland

Feb 18, 2021

Billy Ray Copeland, of Marquez and a long-time resident of Groesbeck, passed away at Providence Hospital in Waco on Thursday, February 18, 2021.

Visitation will be held at the First Baptist Church in Marquez on Monday, February 22, 2021 from 12:00 noon until the funeral service begins at 2:00 p.m.  The funeral will be conducted by Pastor Jon Honea and...

Ulmer "Rastus” Engram Hughes

Ulmer "Rastus” Engram Hughes

Feb 15, 2021

Ulmer Engram “Rastus” Hughes passed away Monday, February 15, 2021 at Providence Hospital in Waco at the age of 72.

Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel, prior to the funeral.

Funeral services will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday at Groesbeck Funeral Home, with Reverend Bill Sutton officiating.  Burial...

Kelly M. Dugan

Kelly M. Dugan

Feb 13, 2021

Kelly M. Dugan, our sunshine and eternal optimist, was escorted into the presence of Jesus on February 13th, 2021 at 5:15 AM in Tyler, TX.

Kelly is survived by her husband of thirty-seven years, Bradley Lee Dugan; her children, Rachael Anne (34), Rebecca Christine (32), and Daniel Lee Dugan (30), and her future son in law, Thomas Currier; her parents,...

Finis McCollum

Finis McCollum

Feb 12, 2021

Finis McCollum, of Thornton, passed away at home on Friday, February 12, 2021, at age 79.

The visitation and service - after rescheduling due to weather conditions -  will be held on Saturday, February 20 2021, with Visitation at Groesbeck Funeral Home on Saturday from 9:30 a.m.until 11:00 a.m.   The graveside service will be held at Mart Cemetery at 2:00...

Craig Douglas Rossell

Craig Douglas Rossell

Feb 8, 2021

Craig Douglas Rossell, of Thornton, passed away at Limestone Medical Center in Groesbeck, on Monday, February 8, 2021, at age 67.

A private memorial service will be held by the family at a later date, with friends welcome to attend.

Craig was born November 2, 1953 to Carl Rossell and Ophey (Oatley) Rossell in Mesick, Michigan.  The family moved to...

William Richard Reagan

William Richard Reagan

Feb 4, 2021

William Richard Reagan on Friday, February 4th, 2021 passed into glory at the age of 80.  He was surrounded by his wife and all three of his daughters.

Visitation will be from 1-2 PM on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at the Groesbeck Funeral Home prior to funeral services.

Funeral services will be 2 PM on Saturday, February 6, 2021 in...

Luis Alberto Gomez

Luis Alberto Gomez

Feb 3, 2021

Luis Alberto Gomez was born on September 12, 1950 in his hometown of Ciudad Acuna, COAH, Mexico.  His early life consisted of mostly surviving on his own until approximately the age of ten, when he met his maternal grandmother, and she then raised him as her own.

Eventually, Luis made his way to the USA, where he worked mostly in...

Willard "W.A." Aaron Dugan

Willard "W.A." Aaron Dugan

Jan 28, 2021

Willard Aaron “W.A.” Dugan, of Groesbeck passed away at his daughter’s home on Thursday, January 28, 2021, at age 88.

Visitation will be held Sunday, January 31, 2021, from 1:00 -3:30 P.M. at Groesbeck Funeral Home.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, February 1, 2021, at the Pavilion at Faulkenberry Cemetery.

W.A. was born August 8,...

Dianna Gail Fox

Dianna Gail Fox

Jan 25, 2021

Dianna Gail (McIntyre) Fox, of Kosse, passed away at Hillcrest Hospital on Monday, January 25, 2021, at age 72.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 27, 2021, from 5:00 – 8:00 pm at Groesbeck Funeral Home.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday, January 28, 2021 at Kosse City Cemetery, with Pastor Paul Moore officiating.

Gail...

Vickie Elaine Rhodes

Vickie Elaine Rhodes

Jan 24, 2021

Vickie Elaine (Stone) Rhodes, of Jewett, passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2021 at age 63.

Visitation will be held in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday, January 28, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m.

Funeral services will begin in the Chapel at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, with Pastor Jimmy Cotton officiating and Darren Stone, pianist, providing the music....

Verna Joy Hicks

Verna Joy Hicks

Jan 23, 2021

Verna Joy Hicks, of Lake Limestone, passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2021, ending her earthly struggles with cancer to spend eternity in peace and joy with her Heavenly Father and Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Visitation will be held on Friday, January 29, 2021 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel.

Funeral services will be held at...

Deloris Jean Branch

Deloris Jean Branch

Jan 22, 2021

Deloris Jean Branch, of Mexia, passed away at The Manor Nursing Home in Mexia on Friday, January 22, 2021, at age 88.

Graveside services, for family only, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at the Pavilion at Fort Parker Memorial Park Cemetery.

Deloris was born June 29, 1932 to Keith Mae Noe and Doris Elizabeth...

Bobby Gene Pelton

Bobby Gene Pelton

Jan 21, 2021

Bobby Gene Pelton of Groesbeck passed away on January 21, 2021 at Hillcrest Hospital in Waco, Texas.

A memorial service will be held at 2PM on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel.

Bobby was born in Groesbeck, Texas, to Lester Pelton and Lillie Mae (Thomas) Pelton on December 23, 1946. He was raised in Groesbeck and...

Jeffery Lynn Wimberly, Sr.

Jeffery Lynn Wimberly, Sr.

Jan 20, 2021

Jeffery Lynn Wimberly, Sr., of Kosse, passed away at Baylor Scott and White Hospital in Waco on Wednesday, January 20, 2021, at age 69, after a difficult battle with cancer.

Graveside services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, January 22, 2021 at Faulkenberry Cemetery, with his family conducting the service.

Jeffery was born October 15, 1951 in Marlin...

Stephen Lewis Shelton

Stephen Lewis Shelton

Jan 20, 2021

Stephen Lewis Shelton, of San Angelo, passed away at his home on Wednesday, January 20, 2021, at age 73, after a battle with his health.

Visitation will be held from 3:00 – 5:00 P.M. on Sunday, January 24, 2021 at Groesbeck Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Monday, January 25, 2021 at the First Baptist...

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David Eugene Cobbs

David Eugene Cobbs

Feb 25, 2021

David Eugene “Buddy” Cobbs, of Groesbeck, passed away at home on Thursday, February 25, 2021, at age 77.

Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel.

Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Ben David Watson...

Ronnie Kyle Austin

Ronnie Kyle Austin

Feb 23, 2021

Ronnie Kyle Austin, of Thornton, passed away at his home on Tuesday, February 23, 2021, at age 77.

Ronnie was born January 1, 1944 to Pat Austin and Helen Mae (Taif) Austin in Ft. Worth.   He grew up in Fort Worth, and after he graduated high school, he had two years of college at TCJC.

Ronnie was united in marriage...

Cheryl Anne Hammer

Cheryl Anne Hammer

Feb 21, 2021

Cheryl Anne Hammer, 66, of Groesbeck, went to be with the Lord on February 21, 2021. At her request, no services will be held. 

Ms. Hammer was born in Pasadena, Texas on November 9th, 1954 to Gerald and Evelyn Hammer. She graduated from La Porte High School in 1973, and finished her education with a degree from Baylor University in...

Dr. Robin "R.B." Baron Tolson

Dr. Robin "R.B." Baron Tolson

Feb 20, 2021

Dr. “R.B.” Tolson, of Groesbeck, passed away at Brookshire, TX. on Saturday, February 20, 2021, at age 95.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 25, 2021 in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel.

Graveside services and burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 26, 2021, in the Wellborn Cemetery (College Station), near...

Gary Wayne Goodson

Gary Wayne Goodson

Feb 19, 2021

Gary Wayne Goodson, of Lake Limestone, passed away at his residence on February 19, 2021, at age 72. A Memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 13, 2021 in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Jon Honea officiating. Gary was born October 3, 1948 to Sonny and Earlene Mitchell Goodson in Conroe. He grew up...

Billy Ray Copeland

Billy Ray Copeland

Feb 18, 2021

Billy Ray Copeland, of Marquez and a long-time resident of Groesbeck, passed away at Providence Hospital in Waco on Thursday, February 18, 2021.

Visitation will be held at the First Baptist Church in Marquez on Monday, February 22, 2021 from 12:00 noon until the funeral service begins at 2:00 p.m.  The funeral will be conducted by Pastor Jon Honea and...

Ulmer "Rastus” Engram Hughes

Ulmer "Rastus” Engram Hughes

Feb 15, 2021

Ulmer Engram “Rastus” Hughes passed away Monday, February 15, 2021 at Providence Hospital in Waco at the age of 72.

Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel, prior to the funeral.

Funeral services will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday at Groesbeck Funeral Home, with Reverend Bill Sutton officiating.  Burial...

Kelly M. Dugan

Kelly M. Dugan

Feb 13, 2021

Kelly M. Dugan, our sunshine and eternal optimist, was escorted into the presence of Jesus on February 13th, 2021 at 5:15 AM in Tyler, TX.

Kelly is survived by her husband of thirty-seven years, Bradley Lee Dugan; her children, Rachael Anne (34), Rebecca Christine (32), and Daniel Lee Dugan (30), and her future son in law, Thomas Currier; her parents,...

Finis McCollum

Finis McCollum

Feb 12, 2021

Finis McCollum, of Thornton, passed away at home on Friday, February 12, 2021, at age 79.

The visitation and service - after rescheduling due to weather conditions -  will be held on Saturday, February 20 2021, with Visitation at Groesbeck Funeral Home on Saturday from 9:30 a.m.until 11:00 a.m.   The graveside service will be held at Mart Cemetery at 2:00...

Craig Douglas Rossell

Craig Douglas Rossell

Feb 8, 2021

Craig Douglas Rossell, of Thornton, passed away at Limestone Medical Center in Groesbeck, on Monday, February 8, 2021, at age 67.

A private memorial service will be held by the family at a later date, with friends welcome to attend.

Craig was born November 2, 1953 to Carl Rossell and Ophey (Oatley) Rossell in Mesick, Michigan.  The family moved to...

William Richard Reagan

William Richard Reagan

Feb 4, 2021

William Richard Reagan on Friday, February 4th, 2021 passed into glory at the age of 80.  He was surrounded by his wife and all three of his daughters.

Visitation will be from 1-2 PM on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at the Groesbeck Funeral Home prior to funeral services.

Funeral services will be 2 PM on Saturday, February 6, 2021 in...

Luis Alberto Gomez

Luis Alberto Gomez

Feb 3, 2021

Luis Alberto Gomez was born on September 12, 1950 in his hometown of Ciudad Acuna, COAH, Mexico.  His early life consisted of mostly surviving on his own until approximately the age of ten, when he met his maternal grandmother, and she then raised him as her own.

Eventually, Luis made his way to the USA, where he worked mostly in...

Willard "W.A." Aaron Dugan

Willard "W.A." Aaron Dugan

Jan 28, 2021

Willard Aaron “W.A.” Dugan, of Groesbeck passed away at his daughter’s home on Thursday, January 28, 2021, at age 88.

Visitation will be held Sunday, January 31, 2021, from 1:00 -3:30 P.M. at Groesbeck Funeral Home.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, February 1, 2021, at the Pavilion at Faulkenberry Cemetery.

W.A. was born August 8,...

Dianna Gail Fox

Dianna Gail Fox

Jan 25, 2021

Dianna Gail (McIntyre) Fox, of Kosse, passed away at Hillcrest Hospital on Monday, January 25, 2021, at age 72.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 27, 2021, from 5:00 – 8:00 pm at Groesbeck Funeral Home.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday, January 28, 2021 at Kosse City Cemetery, with Pastor Paul Moore officiating.

Gail...

Vickie Elaine Rhodes

Vickie Elaine Rhodes

Jan 24, 2021

Vickie Elaine (Stone) Rhodes, of Jewett, passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2021 at age 63.

Visitation will be held in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday, January 28, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m.

Funeral services will begin in the Chapel at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, with Pastor Jimmy Cotton officiating and Darren Stone, pianist, providing the music....

Verna Joy Hicks

Verna Joy Hicks

Jan 23, 2021

Verna Joy Hicks, of Lake Limestone, passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2021, ending her earthly struggles with cancer to spend eternity in peace and joy with her Heavenly Father and Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Visitation will be held on Friday, January 29, 2021 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel.

Funeral services will be held at...

Deloris Jean Branch

Deloris Jean Branch

Jan 22, 2021

Deloris Jean Branch, of Mexia, passed away at The Manor Nursing Home in Mexia on Friday, January 22, 2021, at age 88.

Graveside services, for family only, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at the Pavilion at Fort Parker Memorial Park Cemetery.

Deloris was born June 29, 1932 to Keith Mae Noe and Doris Elizabeth...

Bobby Gene Pelton

Bobby Gene Pelton

Jan 21, 2021

Bobby Gene Pelton of Groesbeck passed away on January 21, 2021 at Hillcrest Hospital in Waco, Texas.

A memorial service will be held at 2PM on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel.

Bobby was born in Groesbeck, Texas, to Lester Pelton and Lillie Mae (Thomas) Pelton on December 23, 1946. He was raised in Groesbeck and...

Jeffery Lynn Wimberly, Sr.

Jeffery Lynn Wimberly, Sr.

Jan 20, 2021

Jeffery Lynn Wimberly, Sr., of Kosse, passed away at Baylor Scott and White Hospital in Waco on Wednesday, January 20, 2021, at age 69, after a difficult battle with cancer.

Graveside services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, January 22, 2021 at Faulkenberry Cemetery, with his family conducting the service.

Jeffery was born October 15, 1951 in Marlin...

Stephen Lewis Shelton

Stephen Lewis Shelton

Jan 20, 2021

Stephen Lewis Shelton, of San Angelo, passed away at his home on Wednesday, January 20, 2021, at age 73, after a battle with his health.

Visitation will be held from 3:00 – 5:00 P.M. on Sunday, January 24, 2021 at Groesbeck Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Monday, January 25, 2021 at the First Baptist...