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Local Obituaries for the Limestone County in Groesbeck Texas

Jana Gay Burkeen

Jana Gay Burkeen

Nov 6, 2023

Jana Gay Burkeen (or “Jan” as she was called by her husband), passed away at her home in Groesbeck, on Monday, November 6, 2023, ending her strong and lengthy battle with cancer, at age 66.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 9, 2023, in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel, with Reverend Tracy Sims of the...

Samuel Wayne Gill, Sr.

Samuel Wayne Gill, Sr.

Nov 3, 2023

Samuel Wayne “Sammy” Gill, Sr., of Eustace, TX, passed away at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, on Friday, November 3, 2023, at age 63.

Visitation will begin at 11:30 a.m., prior to the funeral services, on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel.

Funeral services will begin in the Chapel at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, with...

Larry Douglas Bensen

Larry Douglas Bensen

Oct 30, 2023

Larry Douglas Bensen, of Groesbeck, passed away at Baylor Scott and White Hospital in Temple on Monday, October 30, 2023, at age 76.

Graveside services will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, in Faulkenberry Cemetery, with Pastor Jon Honea officiating.

Larry was born April 19, 1947, to Adrian Nester Bensen and Twila Evelyn (Severson) Bensen...

John Henry Jenkins

John Henry Jenkins

Oct 24, 2023

 

John Henry Jenkins of Groesbeck, Texas, 97, passed Tuesday, October 24, 2023.  He was born September 14, 1926 in Thornton, Texas, the son of Etta Belle (Herod) Jenkins and Henry K. Jenkins.

A Memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at the Cobb Cemetery Pavilion, with David Hughes officiating.

He is survived by...

Edna Yvonne O'Neal

Edna Yvonne O'Neal

Oct 17, 2023

Edna Yvonne “Bon” O’Neal, of Thornton, passed away peacefully in the arms of her family at Providence Hospital in Waco on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at age 77.

Visitation will be held on Friday, October 20, 2023, from 5:00 – 7:00 P.M. in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, October 21,...

Jerry Lavon Holland, Sr.

Jerry Lavon Holland, Sr.

Oct 7, 2023

Jerry Lavon Holland, Sr., of Groesbeck, went home to be with the Lord, passing from this life while at his home with his family by his side, on Saturday, October 7, 2023, at age 85.

Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 14, 2023, in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel, prior to the funeral.

Funeral services will be...

Jerry Keith Tilley

Jerry Keith Tilley

Oct 3, 2023

Jerry Keith Tilley, age 83, of Thornton, passed away at Windsor Manor Healthcare Residence on Tuesday, October 3, 2023.

A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 14, 2023, in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Ben Huebner of the First Methodist Church of Groesbeck and the Thornton Methodist Church officiating.

Honorary pallbearers will...

Norma Cordova

Norma Cordova

Oct 1, 2023

Norma Cordova, of Groesbeck, passed away peacefully, at Ascension Providence Hospital in Waco, on Sunday, October 1, 2023, while knowing she was loved by all her loved ones who were by her side holding her hand.

There will be Visitation at Groesbeck Funeral Home on Friday, October 6, 2023, from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.  

Norma was born April...

Margarett JoEleene McLelland

Margarett JoEleene McLelland

Sep 29, 2023

 

JoEleene Shamblin McLelland was born on January 1, 1931, in Groesbeck, TX.  She passed away on Friday, September 29, 2023, at age 92.

There will be Visitation in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel on Friday, October 6, 2023, from 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 7, 2023, in the Groesbeck Funeral Home...

Evelyn Faye Robinson

Evelyn Faye Robinson

Sep 23, 2023

Evelyn Faye Robinson, of Groesbeck, passed away at Groesbeck LTC on Saturday, September 23, 2023, at age 93.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 28, 2023, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 29,2023 at Oakwood Cemetery (2124 S. 5th. St. ), Waco, with...

Ronnie Mack Hill

Ronnie Mack Hill

Sep 19, 2023

Ronnie Mack Hill, of Kosse, passed away at his home surrounded by his family, on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at age 67.

Visitation will be held on Friday, September 29, 2023, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 30, 2023, in the Groesbeck Funeral Home...

Dean Craig Bennett

Dean Craig Bennett

Sep 17, 2023

Dean Craig Bennett, lovingly known as "PoPo" to his grandchildren, passed away at his home at Lake Limestone on Sunday, September 17, 2023. He was 64.

A Celebration of Life service will be arranged at a future date.

Dean was born in El Paso, TX. on May 13, 1959, to Charles Ray Bennett and Bettie Chatherine (Pearson) Bennett. After living in...

Phillip Webster

Phillip Webster

Sep 13, 2023

Phillip Wayne "Phil" Webster

November 24, 1955 - September 13, 2023

 

Phillip Wayne Webster of Groesbeck, Texas, died Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at age 67.

Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at the Faulkenberry Cemetry Pavilion in Groesbeck. Pastor David Snow of the Shiloh Baptist Church will officiate the service, with traditional...

Priscilla Ann Gonzales

Priscilla Ann Gonzales

Sep 13, 2023

Priscilla Ann Gonzales, of Marlin, passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at Golden Years Nursing Home in Marlin, at age 55.

Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at 2:00 PM, at Hillcrest Cemetery in Marlin, with Pastor Kevin Brown officiating.

Priscilla was born January 23, 1968, in Marlin, TX to Ambrose and Flora Gonzales.  She was...

James Foster, Sr.

James Foster, Sr.

Sep 9, 2023

James Bruce Foster, Sr, born on July 31, 1944, in Houston, Texas, was a man of unparalleled dedication and accomplishment. His unwavering commitment was most prominently showcased in his distinguished career as the electrical superintendent for Zachry Construction Company, where he made an enduring impact on the industry for over half a century.   On the tranquil evening of September...

Joe Dean Foley

Joe Dean Foley

Sep 4, 2023

Joe Deane Foley of Uvalde, Texas, and former resident of Groesbeck, passed away on September 4, 2023.

A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 7, 2023, at the Lake Limestone Baptist Church (17905 Sterling Robertson Dam Rd, Thornton, Texas 76687.)

Joe was born December 25, 1944, in Mexia, Texas, where he was raised by Thomas...

Timothy "TJ" Joe Thomas

Timothy "TJ" Joe Thomas

Aug 29, 2023

 

Timothy Joe Thomas, of Groesbeck, was born June 23, 1958, to Grant and Stella (Hood) Thomas in Earth, Texas.  He finished his walk here on earth and reached his eternal home on August 29, 2023.

Known as TJ, he joined the US Army shortly after high school where he spent the next 8 years, 4 of those in Germany.

He...

Gaither Paul Brice

Gaither Paul Brice

Aug 20, 2023

 

Gaither Paul Brice, of Mexia, passed away suddenly from a vehicle accident on Sunday, August 20, 2023, at age 48.

Gaither was born June 4, 1975, to Gaither Ronning and Anita Brice in San Antonio.

After living in Kentucky for many years, Gaither had lived near Mexia for the past five years.    He worked at a Mexican Restaurant...

Nealon Williams

Nealon Williams

Aug 18, 2023

 

Joyce Nealon Williams, of Angleton, Texas, passed away at Bulverde Assisted Living in Bulverde, TX, on Friday, August 18, 2023 at age 83.



Visitation will be held prior to the funeral service on Saturday, August 26, 2023, beginning at 9:00 a.m., in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel.



Funeral services will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday in the Groesbeck Funeral...

Doris Faye Williams

Doris Faye Williams

Aug 14, 2023

 

Doris Faye Williams, 79, passed away on the morning of August 14, 2023 after a long battle with cancer. 

Doris recently moved to Groesbeck, Texas, from Savannah, Georgia, where she lived for several years. Born on February 13, 1944, in Chesapeake, Virginia, Doris spent much of her childhood in the Norfolk, Virginia area.

As a young woman, she married...

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Jana Gay Burkeen

Jana Gay Burkeen

Nov 6, 2023

Jana Gay Burkeen (or “Jan” as she was called by her husband), passed away at her home in Groesbeck, on Monday, November 6, 2023, ending her strong and lengthy battle with cancer, at age 66.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 9, 2023, in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel, with Reverend Tracy Sims of the...

Samuel Wayne Gill, Sr.

Samuel Wayne Gill, Sr.

Nov 3, 2023

Samuel Wayne “Sammy” Gill, Sr., of Eustace, TX, passed away at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, on Friday, November 3, 2023, at age 63.

Visitation will begin at 11:30 a.m., prior to the funeral services, on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel.

Funeral services will begin in the Chapel at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, with...

Larry Douglas Bensen

Larry Douglas Bensen

Oct 30, 2023

Larry Douglas Bensen, of Groesbeck, passed away at Baylor Scott and White Hospital in Temple on Monday, October 30, 2023, at age 76.

Graveside services will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, in Faulkenberry Cemetery, with Pastor Jon Honea officiating.

Larry was born April 19, 1947, to Adrian Nester Bensen and Twila Evelyn (Severson) Bensen...

John Henry Jenkins

John Henry Jenkins

Oct 24, 2023

 

John Henry Jenkins of Groesbeck, Texas, 97, passed Tuesday, October 24, 2023.  He was born September 14, 1926 in Thornton, Texas, the son of Etta Belle (Herod) Jenkins and Henry K. Jenkins.

A Memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at the Cobb Cemetery Pavilion, with David Hughes officiating.

He is survived by...

Edna Yvonne O'Neal

Edna Yvonne O'Neal

Oct 17, 2023

Edna Yvonne “Bon” O’Neal, of Thornton, passed away peacefully in the arms of her family at Providence Hospital in Waco on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at age 77.

Visitation will be held on Friday, October 20, 2023, from 5:00 – 7:00 P.M. in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, October 21,...

Jerry Lavon Holland, Sr.

Jerry Lavon Holland, Sr.

Oct 7, 2023

Jerry Lavon Holland, Sr., of Groesbeck, went home to be with the Lord, passing from this life while at his home with his family by his side, on Saturday, October 7, 2023, at age 85.

Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 14, 2023, in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel, prior to the funeral.

Funeral services will be...

Jerry Keith Tilley

Jerry Keith Tilley

Oct 3, 2023

Jerry Keith Tilley, age 83, of Thornton, passed away at Windsor Manor Healthcare Residence on Tuesday, October 3, 2023.

A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 14, 2023, in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Ben Huebner of the First Methodist Church of Groesbeck and the Thornton Methodist Church officiating.

Honorary pallbearers will...

Norma Cordova

Norma Cordova

Oct 1, 2023

Norma Cordova, of Groesbeck, passed away peacefully, at Ascension Providence Hospital in Waco, on Sunday, October 1, 2023, while knowing she was loved by all her loved ones who were by her side holding her hand.

There will be Visitation at Groesbeck Funeral Home on Friday, October 6, 2023, from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.  

Norma was born April...

Margarett JoEleene McLelland

Margarett JoEleene McLelland

Sep 29, 2023

 

JoEleene Shamblin McLelland was born on January 1, 1931, in Groesbeck, TX.  She passed away on Friday, September 29, 2023, at age 92.

There will be Visitation in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel on Friday, October 6, 2023, from 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 7, 2023, in the Groesbeck Funeral Home...

Evelyn Faye Robinson

Evelyn Faye Robinson

Sep 23, 2023

Evelyn Faye Robinson, of Groesbeck, passed away at Groesbeck LTC on Saturday, September 23, 2023, at age 93.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 28, 2023, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 29,2023 at Oakwood Cemetery (2124 S. 5th. St. ), Waco, with...

Ronnie Mack Hill

Ronnie Mack Hill

Sep 19, 2023

Ronnie Mack Hill, of Kosse, passed away at his home surrounded by his family, on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at age 67.

Visitation will be held on Friday, September 29, 2023, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 30, 2023, in the Groesbeck Funeral Home...

Dean Craig Bennett

Dean Craig Bennett

Sep 17, 2023

Dean Craig Bennett, lovingly known as "PoPo" to his grandchildren, passed away at his home at Lake Limestone on Sunday, September 17, 2023. He was 64.

A Celebration of Life service will be arranged at a future date.

Dean was born in El Paso, TX. on May 13, 1959, to Charles Ray Bennett and Bettie Chatherine (Pearson) Bennett. After living in...

Phillip Webster

Phillip Webster

Sep 13, 2023

Phillip Wayne "Phil" Webster

November 24, 1955 - September 13, 2023

 

Phillip Wayne Webster of Groesbeck, Texas, died Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at age 67.

Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at the Faulkenberry Cemetry Pavilion in Groesbeck. Pastor David Snow of the Shiloh Baptist Church will officiate the service, with traditional...

Priscilla Ann Gonzales

Priscilla Ann Gonzales

Sep 13, 2023

Priscilla Ann Gonzales, of Marlin, passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at Golden Years Nursing Home in Marlin, at age 55.

Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at 2:00 PM, at Hillcrest Cemetery in Marlin, with Pastor Kevin Brown officiating.

Priscilla was born January 23, 1968, in Marlin, TX to Ambrose and Flora Gonzales.  She was...

James Foster, Sr.

James Foster, Sr.

Sep 9, 2023

James Bruce Foster, Sr, born on July 31, 1944, in Houston, Texas, was a man of unparalleled dedication and accomplishment. His unwavering commitment was most prominently showcased in his distinguished career as the electrical superintendent for Zachry Construction Company, where he made an enduring impact on the industry for over half a century.   On the tranquil evening of September...

Joe Dean Foley

Joe Dean Foley

Sep 4, 2023

Joe Deane Foley of Uvalde, Texas, and former resident of Groesbeck, passed away on September 4, 2023.

A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 7, 2023, at the Lake Limestone Baptist Church (17905 Sterling Robertson Dam Rd, Thornton, Texas 76687.)

Joe was born December 25, 1944, in Mexia, Texas, where he was raised by Thomas...

Timothy "TJ" Joe Thomas

Timothy "TJ" Joe Thomas

Aug 29, 2023

 

Timothy Joe Thomas, of Groesbeck, was born June 23, 1958, to Grant and Stella (Hood) Thomas in Earth, Texas.  He finished his walk here on earth and reached his eternal home on August 29, 2023.

Known as TJ, he joined the US Army shortly after high school where he spent the next 8 years, 4 of those in Germany.

He...

Gaither Paul Brice

Gaither Paul Brice

Aug 20, 2023

 

Gaither Paul Brice, of Mexia, passed away suddenly from a vehicle accident on Sunday, August 20, 2023, at age 48.

Gaither was born June 4, 1975, to Gaither Ronning and Anita Brice in San Antonio.

After living in Kentucky for many years, Gaither had lived near Mexia for the past five years.    He worked at a Mexican Restaurant...

Nealon Williams

Nealon Williams

Aug 18, 2023

 

Joyce Nealon Williams, of Angleton, Texas, passed away at Bulverde Assisted Living in Bulverde, TX, on Friday, August 18, 2023 at age 83.



Visitation will be held prior to the funeral service on Saturday, August 26, 2023, beginning at 9:00 a.m., in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel.



Funeral services will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday in the Groesbeck Funeral...

Doris Faye Williams

Doris Faye Williams

Aug 14, 2023

 

Doris Faye Williams, 79, passed away on the morning of August 14, 2023 after a long battle with cancer. 

Doris recently moved to Groesbeck, Texas, from Savannah, Georgia, where she lived for several years. Born on February 13, 1944, in Chesapeake, Virginia, Doris spent much of her childhood in the Norfolk, Virginia area.

As a young woman, she married...

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