OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries for the Limestone County in Groesbeck Texas
James David "J.D." Laird
May 17, 2025
James David “J.D.” Laird passed away at his home near Groesbeck with his family by his side on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at age 78.
A Memorial Service will be held at the Victory Baptist Church near Groesbeck on Thursday, May 29th, at 1 PM.
J.D. was born August 22, 1946, to Ira T. Laird and Mattie (O’Quinn) Laird in Saratoga, Texas....
Coleen Frances Bailey
May 7, 2025
Coleen Frances Bailey passed away at her home in Groesbeck on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at age 73.
Coleen was born August 28, 1951, in Tacoma, Washington, to Joseph McDonnell and Doris Eileen (Bussard) McDonnell. She grew up in Tacoma where she graduated from high school. As a young lady, she worked in the medical field as a phlebotomist.
She was also...
Milton Ray Oakes
May 1, 2025
Milton Ray Oakes, a loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully in Pearland, Texas on May 1, 2025, after a courageous battle with Dementia and cancer. Born in Groesbeck, Texas on May 13, 1938, Milton lived a full and vibrant life. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack Harland Oakes and Edi Turner. He is survived by...
Robert Craig "Bobby" Bowers
Apr 27, 2025
Robert Craig “Bobby” Bowers, of Groesbeck, passed away in the peaceful comfort of his home, with Jan by his side, on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at age 62.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at...
Ronald "Ronnie" Edward Pettigrew
Apr 24, 2025
Ronald Edward “Ronnie” Pettigrew, of Kosse, passed away at home on Thursday, April 24, 2025, with his loving family by his side.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 27, 2025 at Ebenezer Cemetery with Pastor Ricky Waller of the First Baptist Church of Kosse officiating followed by U.S. Army Honors and Masonic Rites.
The pallbearers will be...
Charles Allen Carroll
Apr 22, 2025
Friends and family will gather Tuesday, May 6 in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel to celebrate the life of Charles Allen Carroll, 82, of Groesbeck, who died Tuesday, April 22 at Baylor Scott & White - Hillcrest in Waco.
Mr. Carroll was born September 1, 1942, in Sugar Land to Doris (Wright) and Adell Carroll. He grew up in West Columbia,...
James Walter Taylor
Apr 22, 2025
James "Walter" Taylor passed away at home in Groesbeck on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. He was blessed to be in the company of Judy, his children and friend, Junior.
Walter loved George Strait, watching movies and talking on the phone. Despite his rough exterior, Walter rescued many an animal.
He was preceded in death by his mother and stepdad, Mary Jane Thompson...
Helen Diane Rainer
Apr 9, 2025
Helen "Diane" Rainer was born December 22, 1946, in Groesbeck, Texas, to Henry David Rainer and Lilly Lee Ray. She returned to her Heavenly Father on April 9, 2025, in Lampasas, Texas, at age 78.
Visitation will be held from 1:00-2:00 PM in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday, April 17, 2025.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 PM on...
Mary Joyce Lauderdale
Mar 23, 2025
Mary Joyce Lauderdale, of Kosse, passed away in Round Rock, TX on March 23, 2025, at age 80.
Visitation will be held at Groesbeck Funeral Home, beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, April 11, 2025.
Memorial services will begin in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 11, 2025, with Chester Springfield of Lott officiating.
Mary Joyce was born...
Mary Lou Magnole
Mar 22, 2025
Mary Lou Magnole, 79, of Thornton passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at Groesbeck LTC.
Graveside services will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at Memorial Oaks Cemetery, 13001 Katy Freeway in Houston, TX.
Mary Lou was born in Holdenville, OK on December 29, 1945, to Redgel Homer and Edna Ruth (Lollis) Carlton. The family moved to...
Joey Wayne Magouirk
Mar 14, 2025
Joey Wayne Magouirk, of Groesbeck, finished his race and went to be with the Lord, surrounded by angels, his loved ones, and friends, on Friday, March 14, 2025.
Visitation will be held at Groesbeck Funeral Home on Friday, 21, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. through 11:00 a.m.
Funeral services will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 21, 2025, in the Groesbeck Funeral...
James Michael Springer
Mar 13, 2025
James Michael “Jim” Springer, 78, of Groesbeck, formerly of Franklin, passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2025, in the comfort of his home, following a strong fight with cancer.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 PM on Friday, March 14, 2025, in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel.
Graveside services will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, March 15, 2025,...
Deborah Jeannette Haynes
Mar 12, 2025
Deborah Jeannette Haynes, of Kosse, passed away at Baylor Scott and White Hospital in Waco, at age 63. She left us peacefully on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, surrounded by her family who loved her dearly.
Visitation will begin at 12:00 noon on Monday, March 17, 2025, in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday,...
Cecil Wayne Lyon, Sr.
Mar 7, 2025
Cecil Wayne Lyon, Sr., of Kosse, passed away at Lake Shore Village in Waco on Friday, March 7, 2025, at age 94.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 9, 2025, from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel, and also at the First Baptist Church of Kosse on Monday, March 10, beginning at 1:00 P.M.
Funeral services will...
Terry Don Pelton
Mar 3, 2025
Terry Don Pelton, of Kosse, passed away at Ascension Providence Hospital in Waco, on Monday, March 3, 2025, at age 56.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at Fort Parker Memorial Park Cemetery Pavilion, with Larry Ballou officiating.
Pallbearers will be Dean Mills, Joel Wells, Jonathan Hawkins, Sergio Arrendondo, Roger Ray, Kabrien Strain, Keith Sherrod,...
Jasper Esque Bilbrey, Jr.
Feb 26, 2025
Jasper Bilbrey, Jr., 81, beloved Father, Father-in-law, Grandfather, Great-grandfather, and Son, was called to his eternal resting place on February 26, 2025.
Graveside services were held on Friday, February 28, 2025, at Faulkenberry Cemetery.
Jasper entered this world on July 8, 1943, in Belton, TX, born to Jasper and Laura Bilbrey.
He spent most of his life driving and working on trucks -...
Daniel Patrick "Danny" Owen
Feb 26, 2025
Daniel Patrick “Danny” Owen, of Groesbeck, passed away at his home, peacefully in his sleep, on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at age 57.
Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Cobb Cemetery, with Revered Tracy Sims of the Central Baptist Church of Thornton officiating.
Danny was born on March 29, 1967, to James Raymond Owen...
Jackie Leon Hodges
Feb 22, 2025
Jackie Leon (Jack) Hodges, beloved son, brother, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at the age of 81.
Jack was born April 17, 1943, in Cleveland, TX, to Theron Carson Hodges and Frances Susan Morrow Hodges.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 31 years, Teresa Dianne Hodges; sister,...
Gerald "Jerry" Lonnie Chapman
Feb 18, 2025
Gerald ‘Jerry’ Lonnie Chapman, 72, of Bremond passed away at home on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.
Visitation will be held from 1:00 – 2:00 PM on Sunday, February 23, 2025, prior to services beginning at 2:00 PM in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Leeann Freeman officiating. A burial will follow at Bremond City Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Shelton Chapman, Clyde...
Michael Stanley Howell
Feb 13, 2025
Michael Stanley Howell, 66, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his wife and daughters, on Thursday, February 13th, 2025, at Hillcrest Hospital in Waco, TX.
Mike was born on July 30th, 1958 to Wilburn and Marye Ann Howell in Palestine, TX, and was the oldest of their four boys. He graduated from Westwood High School in 1976 and worked for ALCOA and...
Local Obituaries at Groesbeck Funeral Home Inc. Providing Services in Limestone County in Groesbeck Texas
James David "J.D." Laird
May 17, 2025
James David “J.D.” Laird passed away at his home near Groesbeck with his family by his side on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at age 78.
A Memorial Service will be held at the Victory Baptist Church near Groesbeck on Thursday, May 29th, at 1 PM.
J.D. was born August 22, 1946, to Ira T. Laird and Mattie (O’Quinn) Laird in Saratoga, Texas....
Coleen Frances Bailey
May 7, 2025
Coleen Frances Bailey passed away at her home in Groesbeck on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at age 73.
Coleen was born August 28, 1951, in Tacoma, Washington, to Joseph McDonnell and Doris Eileen (Bussard) McDonnell. She grew up in Tacoma where she graduated from high school. As a young lady, she worked in the medical field as a phlebotomist.
She was also...
Milton Ray Oakes
May 1, 2025
Milton Ray Oakes, a loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully in Pearland, Texas on May 1, 2025, after a courageous battle with Dementia and cancer. Born in Groesbeck, Texas on May 13, 1938, Milton lived a full and vibrant life. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack Harland Oakes and Edi Turner. He is survived by...
Robert Craig "Bobby" Bowers
Apr 27, 2025
Robert Craig “Bobby” Bowers, of Groesbeck, passed away in the peaceful comfort of his home, with Jan by his side, on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at age 62.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at...
Ronald "Ronnie" Edward Pettigrew
Apr 24, 2025
Ronald Edward “Ronnie” Pettigrew, of Kosse, passed away at home on Thursday, April 24, 2025, with his loving family by his side.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 27, 2025 at Ebenezer Cemetery with Pastor Ricky Waller of the First Baptist Church of Kosse officiating followed by U.S. Army Honors and Masonic Rites.
The pallbearers will be...
Charles Allen Carroll
Apr 22, 2025
Friends and family will gather Tuesday, May 6 in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel to celebrate the life of Charles Allen Carroll, 82, of Groesbeck, who died Tuesday, April 22 at Baylor Scott & White - Hillcrest in Waco.
Mr. Carroll was born September 1, 1942, in Sugar Land to Doris (Wright) and Adell Carroll. He grew up in West Columbia,...
James Walter Taylor
Apr 22, 2025
James "Walter" Taylor passed away at home in Groesbeck on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. He was blessed to be in the company of Judy, his children and friend, Junior.
Walter loved George Strait, watching movies and talking on the phone. Despite his rough exterior, Walter rescued many an animal.
He was preceded in death by his mother and stepdad, Mary Jane Thompson...
Helen Diane Rainer
Apr 9, 2025
Helen "Diane" Rainer was born December 22, 1946, in Groesbeck, Texas, to Henry David Rainer and Lilly Lee Ray. She returned to her Heavenly Father on April 9, 2025, in Lampasas, Texas, at age 78.
Visitation will be held from 1:00-2:00 PM in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday, April 17, 2025.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 PM on...
Mary Joyce Lauderdale
Mar 23, 2025
Mary Joyce Lauderdale, of Kosse, passed away in Round Rock, TX on March 23, 2025, at age 80.
Visitation will be held at Groesbeck Funeral Home, beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, April 11, 2025.
Memorial services will begin in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 11, 2025, with Chester Springfield of Lott officiating.
Mary Joyce was born...
Mary Lou Magnole
Mar 22, 2025
Mary Lou Magnole, 79, of Thornton passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at Groesbeck LTC.
Graveside services will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at Memorial Oaks Cemetery, 13001 Katy Freeway in Houston, TX.
Mary Lou was born in Holdenville, OK on December 29, 1945, to Redgel Homer and Edna Ruth (Lollis) Carlton. The family moved to...
Joey Wayne Magouirk
Mar 14, 2025
Joey Wayne Magouirk, of Groesbeck, finished his race and went to be with the Lord, surrounded by angels, his loved ones, and friends, on Friday, March 14, 2025.
Visitation will be held at Groesbeck Funeral Home on Friday, 21, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. through 11:00 a.m.
Funeral services will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 21, 2025, in the Groesbeck Funeral...
James Michael Springer
Mar 13, 2025
James Michael “Jim” Springer, 78, of Groesbeck, formerly of Franklin, passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2025, in the comfort of his home, following a strong fight with cancer.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 PM on Friday, March 14, 2025, in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel.
Graveside services will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, March 15, 2025,...
Deborah Jeannette Haynes
Mar 12, 2025
Deborah Jeannette Haynes, of Kosse, passed away at Baylor Scott and White Hospital in Waco, at age 63. She left us peacefully on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, surrounded by her family who loved her dearly.
Visitation will begin at 12:00 noon on Monday, March 17, 2025, in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday,...
Cecil Wayne Lyon, Sr.
Mar 7, 2025
Cecil Wayne Lyon, Sr., of Kosse, passed away at Lake Shore Village in Waco on Friday, March 7, 2025, at age 94.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 9, 2025, from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel, and also at the First Baptist Church of Kosse on Monday, March 10, beginning at 1:00 P.M.
Funeral services will...
Terry Don Pelton
Mar 3, 2025
Terry Don Pelton, of Kosse, passed away at Ascension Providence Hospital in Waco, on Monday, March 3, 2025, at age 56.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at Fort Parker Memorial Park Cemetery Pavilion, with Larry Ballou officiating.
Pallbearers will be Dean Mills, Joel Wells, Jonathan Hawkins, Sergio Arrendondo, Roger Ray, Kabrien Strain, Keith Sherrod,...
Jasper Esque Bilbrey, Jr.
Feb 26, 2025
Jasper Bilbrey, Jr., 81, beloved Father, Father-in-law, Grandfather, Great-grandfather, and Son, was called to his eternal resting place on February 26, 2025.
Graveside services were held on Friday, February 28, 2025, at Faulkenberry Cemetery.
Jasper entered this world on July 8, 1943, in Belton, TX, born to Jasper and Laura Bilbrey.
He spent most of his life driving and working on trucks -...
Daniel Patrick "Danny" Owen
Feb 26, 2025
Daniel Patrick “Danny” Owen, of Groesbeck, passed away at his home, peacefully in his sleep, on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at age 57.
Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Cobb Cemetery, with Revered Tracy Sims of the Central Baptist Church of Thornton officiating.
Danny was born on March 29, 1967, to James Raymond Owen...
Jackie Leon Hodges
Feb 22, 2025
Jackie Leon (Jack) Hodges, beloved son, brother, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at the age of 81.
Jack was born April 17, 1943, in Cleveland, TX, to Theron Carson Hodges and Frances Susan Morrow Hodges.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 31 years, Teresa Dianne Hodges; sister,...
Gerald "Jerry" Lonnie Chapman
Feb 18, 2025
Gerald ‘Jerry’ Lonnie Chapman, 72, of Bremond passed away at home on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.
Visitation will be held from 1:00 – 2:00 PM on Sunday, February 23, 2025, prior to services beginning at 2:00 PM in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Leeann Freeman officiating. A burial will follow at Bremond City Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Shelton Chapman, Clyde...
Michael Stanley Howell
Feb 13, 2025
Michael Stanley Howell, 66, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his wife and daughters, on Thursday, February 13th, 2025, at Hillcrest Hospital in Waco, TX.
Mike was born on July 30th, 1958 to Wilburn and Marye Ann Howell in Palestine, TX, and was the oldest of their four boys. He graduated from Westwood High School in 1976 and worked for ALCOA and...
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