OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries for the Limestone County in Groesbeck Texas

Eleanor Learline Beevers

Eleanor Learline Beevers

May 24, 2017

Eleanor Learline Beevers, former resident of Groesbeck, passed away in Palestine on Wednesday, May 24, 2017, at age 89. Visitation will be in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel, prior to the beginning of the Funeral Service, which will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, May 27, 2017. Her granddaughter, Erin Lloyd will officiate. Burial will follow in Old Union...

Edith L. Oates

Edith L. Oates

May 13, 2017

Edith L. Oates, most recently a resident of Village Mills and formerly of Conroe and Groesbeck, passed away Saturday, May 13, 2017, at her home in Village Mills, at age 96. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at Longmire Church of Christ in Conroe, with Bro. John Helbig officiating. Burial will follow at...

Tommie Lee Hastings

Tommie Lee Hastings

May 5, 2017

Tommie Lee Hastings, of Groesbeck (Lake Limestone) passed away Friday, May 5, 2017, in Waco, at age 83. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. on Tuesday, May 9, 2017 in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, May 10, 2017, at the Church of Christ in Groesbeck, with Brother Richard...

William Wayne Barber, Jr.

William Wayne Barber, Jr.

May 3, 2017

William Wayne Barber Jr., born 30 November 1973, went to be with his God in Heaven at 7:09 on the third day of May, 2017. Visitation will be held prior to the funeral from 12 Noon – 2PM at Glad Tidings Assembly of God Church on Friday, May 5, 2017. Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 5, 2017at...

Bennie Dee Stevens

Bennie Dee Stevens

Apr 28, 2017

On April 28, 2017 Bennie D. Stevens went to be with the Lord. He was 89 years, 11 months and 22 days of age. Graveside Memorial services will be held on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at 2 PM under the Faulkenberry Cemetery Pavilion with Bro. Richard Williams officiating. Bennie's constant smile and sense of humor will be missed by all...

Joan Carolyn James

Joan Carolyn James

Apr 23, 2017

Joan Carolyn James, age 69, who formerly lived in Groesbeck, passed away at Corsicana at the home of her son and daughter-in-law, following a lengthy illness. Visitation will begin at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, April 25, 2017, until time for services to begin in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 4:00 P.M. on Tuesday in...

Eddie Wayne Medders

Eddie Wayne Medders

Apr 19, 2017

Eddie Medders of Groesbeck passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at his home in Groesbeck. Visitation will be held from 6-8 PM on Friday, April 21, 2017 at the Groesbeck Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Larry Pearson of Bethel Baptist Church officiating....

Dwaine Lewis Sanders

Dwaine Lewis Sanders

Apr 12, 2017

Dwaine Lewis Sanders, of Groesbeck, passed away at Windsor Healthcare Residence on Wednesday, April 12, 2017, at age 82. Graveside services will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Thursday, April 13, 2017 at the Pavilion in Faulkenberry Cemetery. Dwaine was born January 11, 1935 in the Criswell Community to Shelby Sanford Sanders and Mellie Elizabeth Parker Sanders. Dwaine lived with...

Sue Ellen Fewell

Sue Ellen Fewell

Apr 10, 2017

Sue Ellen Kays-Irish Fewell, 74 of Groesbeck, Texas, after a long battle with cancer, entered into her heavenly home on Monday, April 10, 2017. She was born on May 26, 1942 in Mount Carmel, Illinois to George Wayne "Jimmie" Kays and Margie Juanita O'Neal Kays and raised by Sherman Martin Irish and Margie O'Neal Irish. She is preceded in death...

James Henry "Jimmy" Cook

James Henry "Jimmy" Cook

Apr 10, 2017

James Henry “Jimmy” Cook, of Groesbeck, passed away at home on Monday, April 10, 2017, following a lengthy period of poor health. He was 75. A Memorial service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, April 14, 2017 in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel, with Reverend Steve Nance of the First United Methodist Church of Groesbeck officiating. Jimmy was...

Lee Ray Duke

Lee Ray Duke

Apr 10, 2017

Lee Ray Duke of Mabank, formerly Groesbeck passed away Monday, April 10, 2017 in Gun Barrel City, Texas. A Memorial Service celebrating his life will be held on Saturday, April 29, 2017 at 11AM in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel with Mark Powell of Corsicana officiating. Lee Ray was born in Waco on June 14, 1981 to Robby W. Duke...

Carol Rene Pennington

Carol Rene Pennington

Apr 9, 2017

Carol Rene Pennington, of Groesbeck, passed away at Parkview Hospital in Mexia on Sunday, April 9, 2017, at age 70. Carol was born February 5, 1947 in Mexia to Ralf Edward Slaughter and Gelerdine Marie (Howell) Slaughter. She is survived by her four sons and daughters-in-law, Gary and Priscilla Gordon of Groesbeck, Edward and Amy Gordon of Flynn, Marshall Gordon...

Julian Guzman

Julian Guzman

Apr 8, 2017

Julian Guzman of Groesbeck passed away Saturday, April 8, 2017 at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston with his loving wife of 24 years by his side. Visitation will be held Tuesday, April 11, 2017 from 6-8 PM at the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will be conducted at 11AM Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at the Groesbeck Funeral Home...

"J.R." Julius Ray Tapley

"J.R." Julius Ray Tapley

Apr 8, 2017

Julius Ray “J.R.” Tapley, of Groesbeck, passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2017 at St. Catherine’s Center in Waco, at age 87. J. R. left behind his beloved wife and family here, but he was ready to meet his Maker, knowing he had a beautiful home waiting for him in Heaven with his Lord and Savior, and had been waiting...

M.J. Raymond

M.J. Raymond

Apr 6, 2017

M.J. Raymond, Jr., age 78, of Groesbeck passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2017 in Providence Hospital in Waco following a brief illness. M.J. was born August 5, 1938 in Gary, Indiana to Martin James, Sr. and Rose Mary (Thompson) Raymond. M.J. married Sue Donaldson June 19, 1958 in Ontario, California and moved to Teague and lived there for 40...

J. Reyes Morales

J. Reyes Morales

Apr 3, 2017

J. Reyes Morales of Groesbeck, age 47, passed away Monday, April 3, 2017, at Providence Hospital in Waco following a lengthy illness for the past several years. A Funeral Mass will be held at 12PM Noon, Thursday, April 6, 2017, at Saint Mary’s Catholic Church in Mexia with Father Justin Nuygen celebrating. Burial will follow at Faulkenberry Cemetery. Pallbearers will...

Granville William "G.W." Lenamond, Jr.

Granville William "G.W." Lenamond, Jr.

Mar 11, 2017

Granville W Lenamond, Jr (G W) was born on July 14th, 1925, and went to be with The Lord Saturday March 11th, 2017, at Providence Hospice in Waco, Texas. Visitation will begin at 12:00 noon on Wednesday, prior to the funeral. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, March 15, 2017, in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel,...

Douglas "Doug" Dwight LaFoy

Douglas "Doug" Dwight LaFoy

Mar 7, 2017

Douglas LaFoy, of Groesbeck, passed away in Round Rock on Tuesday, March 7, 2017, at age 73. Visitation will be on Friday, March 10, 2017 at the Groesbeck Funeral Home from 6-8 pm. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, March 11, 2017, in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Richard Williams officiating. Burial will follow...

Veta Renn Maddox

Veta Renn Maddox

Feb 22, 2017

Veta Renn (Rogers) Maddox, passed away at Providence Health Center in Waco on Wednesday, February 22, 2017, at age 94. Visitation will be Sunday, February 26, 2017, from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Groesbeck Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, February 27, 2017, in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel, with Brother Richard Williams of...

David "D.J." Jefferson Crocker

David "D.J." Jefferson Crocker

Feb 19, 2017

David “D.J.” Crocker of McKinney passed away at his home on Sunday, February 19, 2017, at age 80. He passed away peacefully in his sleep, a totally unexpected loss, as he was actively working in his yard with several trips to Lowes the day prior to his death. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 1-1:30 PM on...

Local Obituaries at Groesbeck Funeral Home Inc. Providing Services in Limestone County in Groesbeck Texas

Eleanor Learline Beevers

Eleanor Learline Beevers

May 24, 2017

Eleanor Learline Beevers, former resident of Groesbeck, passed away in Palestine on Wednesday, May 24, 2017, at age 89. Visitation will be in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel, prior to the beginning of the Funeral Service, which will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, May 27, 2017. Her granddaughter, Erin Lloyd will officiate. Burial will follow in Old Union...

Edith L. Oates

Edith L. Oates

May 13, 2017

Edith L. Oates, most recently a resident of Village Mills and formerly of Conroe and Groesbeck, passed away Saturday, May 13, 2017, at her home in Village Mills, at age 96. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at Longmire Church of Christ in Conroe, with Bro. John Helbig officiating. Burial will follow at...

Tommie Lee Hastings

Tommie Lee Hastings

May 5, 2017

Tommie Lee Hastings, of Groesbeck (Lake Limestone) passed away Friday, May 5, 2017, in Waco, at age 83. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. on Tuesday, May 9, 2017 in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, May 10, 2017, at the Church of Christ in Groesbeck, with Brother Richard...

William Wayne Barber, Jr.

William Wayne Barber, Jr.

May 3, 2017

William Wayne Barber Jr., born 30 November 1973, went to be with his God in Heaven at 7:09 on the third day of May, 2017. Visitation will be held prior to the funeral from 12 Noon – 2PM at Glad Tidings Assembly of God Church on Friday, May 5, 2017. Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 5, 2017at...

Bennie Dee Stevens

Bennie Dee Stevens

Apr 28, 2017

On April 28, 2017 Bennie D. Stevens went to be with the Lord. He was 89 years, 11 months and 22 days of age. Graveside Memorial services will be held on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at 2 PM under the Faulkenberry Cemetery Pavilion with Bro. Richard Williams officiating. Bennie's constant smile and sense of humor will be missed by all...

Joan Carolyn James

Joan Carolyn James

Apr 23, 2017

Joan Carolyn James, age 69, who formerly lived in Groesbeck, passed away at Corsicana at the home of her son and daughter-in-law, following a lengthy illness. Visitation will begin at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, April 25, 2017, until time for services to begin in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 4:00 P.M. on Tuesday in...

Eddie Wayne Medders

Eddie Wayne Medders

Apr 19, 2017

Eddie Medders of Groesbeck passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at his home in Groesbeck. Visitation will be held from 6-8 PM on Friday, April 21, 2017 at the Groesbeck Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Larry Pearson of Bethel Baptist Church officiating....

Dwaine Lewis Sanders

Dwaine Lewis Sanders

Apr 12, 2017

Dwaine Lewis Sanders, of Groesbeck, passed away at Windsor Healthcare Residence on Wednesday, April 12, 2017, at age 82. Graveside services will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Thursday, April 13, 2017 at the Pavilion in Faulkenberry Cemetery. Dwaine was born January 11, 1935 in the Criswell Community to Shelby Sanford Sanders and Mellie Elizabeth Parker Sanders. Dwaine lived with...

Sue Ellen Fewell

Sue Ellen Fewell

Apr 10, 2017

Sue Ellen Kays-Irish Fewell, 74 of Groesbeck, Texas, after a long battle with cancer, entered into her heavenly home on Monday, April 10, 2017. She was born on May 26, 1942 in Mount Carmel, Illinois to George Wayne "Jimmie" Kays and Margie Juanita O'Neal Kays and raised by Sherman Martin Irish and Margie O'Neal Irish. She is preceded in death...

James Henry "Jimmy" Cook

James Henry "Jimmy" Cook

Apr 10, 2017

James Henry “Jimmy” Cook, of Groesbeck, passed away at home on Monday, April 10, 2017, following a lengthy period of poor health. He was 75. A Memorial service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, April 14, 2017 in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel, with Reverend Steve Nance of the First United Methodist Church of Groesbeck officiating. Jimmy was...

Lee Ray Duke

Lee Ray Duke

Apr 10, 2017

Lee Ray Duke of Mabank, formerly Groesbeck passed away Monday, April 10, 2017 in Gun Barrel City, Texas. A Memorial Service celebrating his life will be held on Saturday, April 29, 2017 at 11AM in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel with Mark Powell of Corsicana officiating. Lee Ray was born in Waco on June 14, 1981 to Robby W. Duke...

Carol Rene Pennington

Carol Rene Pennington

Apr 9, 2017

Carol Rene Pennington, of Groesbeck, passed away at Parkview Hospital in Mexia on Sunday, April 9, 2017, at age 70. Carol was born February 5, 1947 in Mexia to Ralf Edward Slaughter and Gelerdine Marie (Howell) Slaughter. She is survived by her four sons and daughters-in-law, Gary and Priscilla Gordon of Groesbeck, Edward and Amy Gordon of Flynn, Marshall Gordon...

Julian Guzman

Julian Guzman

Apr 8, 2017

Julian Guzman of Groesbeck passed away Saturday, April 8, 2017 at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston with his loving wife of 24 years by his side. Visitation will be held Tuesday, April 11, 2017 from 6-8 PM at the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will be conducted at 11AM Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at the Groesbeck Funeral Home...

"J.R." Julius Ray Tapley

"J.R." Julius Ray Tapley

Apr 8, 2017

Julius Ray “J.R.” Tapley, of Groesbeck, passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2017 at St. Catherine’s Center in Waco, at age 87. J. R. left behind his beloved wife and family here, but he was ready to meet his Maker, knowing he had a beautiful home waiting for him in Heaven with his Lord and Savior, and had been waiting...

M.J. Raymond

M.J. Raymond

Apr 6, 2017

M.J. Raymond, Jr., age 78, of Groesbeck passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2017 in Providence Hospital in Waco following a brief illness. M.J. was born August 5, 1938 in Gary, Indiana to Martin James, Sr. and Rose Mary (Thompson) Raymond. M.J. married Sue Donaldson June 19, 1958 in Ontario, California and moved to Teague and lived there for 40...

J. Reyes Morales

J. Reyes Morales

Apr 3, 2017

J. Reyes Morales of Groesbeck, age 47, passed away Monday, April 3, 2017, at Providence Hospital in Waco following a lengthy illness for the past several years. A Funeral Mass will be held at 12PM Noon, Thursday, April 6, 2017, at Saint Mary’s Catholic Church in Mexia with Father Justin Nuygen celebrating. Burial will follow at Faulkenberry Cemetery. Pallbearers will...

Granville William "G.W." Lenamond, Jr.

Granville William "G.W." Lenamond, Jr.

Mar 11, 2017

Granville W Lenamond, Jr (G W) was born on July 14th, 1925, and went to be with The Lord Saturday March 11th, 2017, at Providence Hospice in Waco, Texas. Visitation will begin at 12:00 noon on Wednesday, prior to the funeral. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, March 15, 2017, in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel,...

Douglas "Doug" Dwight LaFoy

Douglas "Doug" Dwight LaFoy

Mar 7, 2017

Douglas LaFoy, of Groesbeck, passed away in Round Rock on Tuesday, March 7, 2017, at age 73. Visitation will be on Friday, March 10, 2017 at the Groesbeck Funeral Home from 6-8 pm. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, March 11, 2017, in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Richard Williams officiating. Burial will follow...

Veta Renn Maddox

Veta Renn Maddox

Feb 22, 2017

Veta Renn (Rogers) Maddox, passed away at Providence Health Center in Waco on Wednesday, February 22, 2017, at age 94. Visitation will be Sunday, February 26, 2017, from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Groesbeck Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, February 27, 2017, in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel, with Brother Richard Williams of...

David "D.J." Jefferson Crocker

David "D.J." Jefferson Crocker

Feb 19, 2017

David “D.J.” Crocker of McKinney passed away at his home on Sunday, February 19, 2017, at age 80. He passed away peacefully in his sleep, a totally unexpected loss, as he was actively working in his yard with several trips to Lowes the day prior to his death. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 1-1:30 PM on...