OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries for the Limestone County in Groesbeck Texas

Janie Lavelle Humphrey

Janie Lavelle Humphrey

Nov 10, 2016

Janie Lavelle Adams Humphrey passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2016, at 2:44 in the afternoon in Groesbeck, Texas. She had recently celebrated her 90th birthday. Janie was born October 23, 1926, at her home in Kosse, where she grew up and resided the majority of her life. Her parents, Jesse and Hattie Adams, had six children: Howard, Rufus, Janie,...

Cleathel Randall (C.R.) Rand

Cleathel Randall (C.R.) Rand

Nov 4, 2016

Cleathel Randall (C.R.) Rand, 86, of Groesbeck went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, November 04, 2016, at Providence Hospital in Waco, Texas. Services with be at 10 a.m., Monday, November 7, 2016 at the First Baptist Church of Groesbeck with the Rev. Troy Brooks and the Rev. Tracy Sims officiating. Burial will follow at the Faulkenberry...

Joe Pat Mills

Joe Pat Mills

Oct 25, 2016

Joe Pat Mills, of Kosse, went to meet his savior on Tuesday, October 25, 2016, at age 86, following a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. Visitation will be Wednesday, October 26, 2016, from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, October 27, 2016 at the First Baptist...

Betty June Bates Rasco

Betty June Bates Rasco

Oct 24, 2016

Betty June Bates Rasco, age 87, passed away Monday, October 24, 2016 in Corpus Christi. A graveside service will be celebrated on Saturday, October 29, at 2 PM, at Cobb Cemetery, Thornton, Texas, with Brother Larry Wilson officiating. She was born on November 15, 1928, to Alton David Bates and Ollie Birdie Dryman Bates in Thornton, Texas. She graduated from...

Doris Jean (Lewis) Williams

Doris Jean (Lewis) Williams

Oct 14, 2016

Doris Jean (Lewis) Williams passed away at Herman Memorial Hospital in the Woodlands on Friday, October 14, 2016. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. (with Visitation from 10:00 to 11:00) on Tuesday, October 18, 2016, in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend David Riley of Grace Family Fellowship will officiate, and burial will follow in the Old Union...

Emily Edwina (Mayes) Bush

Emily Edwina (Mayes) Bush

Oct 10, 2016

Emily Edwina (Mayes) Bush was born on the family ranch at Valley Springs, (Llano County) Texas on January 19, 1928 to Mason Foley Mayes and Jewell Elise Mayes. She had one older sister Lilian Faye Wingard who she dearly loved and was a lifelong companion and best friend. Lilian Faye proceed Emily in death in Oct 2004. At a young...

Haize Brielle Hurt

Haize Brielle Hurt

Oct 7, 2016

Haize Brielle Hurt, born September 12, 2016 to Steven and Kaitlin Hurt, lived for 25 precious days and went home to Heaven on Friday, October 7, 2016. Long before her birth, her parents were anticipating a family to love and share their lives with. She and twin sister, Harper Lace arrived unexpectedly early (at 24 weeks) on September 12. They...

Betty Jo Hudson Brown

Betty Jo Hudson Brown

Oct 7, 2016

Betty Jo (Hudson) Brown, originally from Big Hill and Thornton, passed away in Sulphur Springs on Friday, October 7, 2016, at age 82. There will be visitation shortly before the funeral in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, October 11, 2016, in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel, with Brother Richard Williams...

Gerald Alford Wilson

Gerald Alford Wilson

Oct 7, 2016

Gerald Alford Wilson, passed away at his home in Groesbeck on Sunday, October 9, 2016, at age 76. Gerald was born October 15, 1940 in Groesbeck to Willie Washington Wilson and Iris Christine Stevens Wilson. Gerald served in the U. S. Navy, serving three years in Vietnam. Gerald was married to Carole Ann Ballon and their family included a son...

Dorothy M. Armstrong

Dorothy M. Armstrong

Oct 3, 2016

Dorothy M. Armstrong, passed away at Windsor Healthcare Residence in Groesbeck on Monday, October 3, 2016, at age 87. Visitation will be Tuesday, October 4, 2016, from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, October 5, 2016, at the Word of Life Church, with Pastors Randy Ayres,...

John Richard McKelvey

John Richard McKelvey

Sep 26, 2016

John McKelvey of Kosse passed away Monday, September 26, 2016 at his home. A memorial service honoring John's life will be held on Friday, October 7, 2016 at 1PM in the First Baptist Church of Kosse with Rev. Jack Wren officiating. Fellowship with the family and community members will be held following the service. John was born April 18, 1944...

Joseph (Joe) Wilson Durham

Joseph (Joe) Wilson Durham

Sep 14, 2016

Joseph (Joe) Wilson Durham, of Corsicana and Lewisville (and formerly Ben Hur), passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2016, at age 86. Family and friends will gather at Groesbeck Funeral Home on Saturday, September 17, 2016, for viewing and visitation, from 10:30 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. Those in attendance will leave at 11:00 A.M. to proceed to Criswell Cemetery for Graveside...

Ronny Darryl Spivey

Ronny Darryl Spivey

Sep 9, 2016

Ronny Darryl Spivey of Buffalo, Texas, passed away Friday, September 9, 2016 at Groesbeck LTC Nursing Home. Visitation will be Sunday, September 11, 2016 from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at the Groesbeck Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Monday, September 12, 2016 at the Mexia City Cemetery, with Brother Glenn Easterly of the Old Union...

Georgie Ruth Murphey

Georgie Ruth Murphey

Aug 26, 2016

Georgie Ruth (Sanders) Murphey of Groesbeck passed away Friday, August 26, 2016 at Groesbeck Texas. She was 89 years old. Georgie was born May 6, 1927 in Groesbeck to George Sanders and Lilly Arenda Brown Sanders. She grew up and attended school in the Groesbeck/Thornton area. She married L.D. Rutledge in 1945. They remained married until his death in 1976....

Alfredo Silva Saldana

Alfredo Silva Saldana

Aug 17, 2016

Alfredo Silva Saldana, Sr., of Kosse, went home to be with the Lord and reunited with his late wife, Maria, when he passed away at Providence Hospital in Waco, on Wednesday, August 17, 2016, at age 62. A Rosary will be recited at 6:00 P.M. on Friday, August 19, 2016, in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel, followed by visitation until...

John Deen Rader

John Deen Rader

Aug 4, 2016

John Deen Rader of Groesbeck passed away Thursday, August 4, 2016 at Hillcrest Hospital in Waco at age 85. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, August 7, 2016 in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel, with Brother Richard Williams officiating. Burial will follow in Cobb Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Tyler Rader, Jordan Rader, Doug Rader, Jon Pat...

Deborah "Debbie" Kay Phillips

Deborah "Debbie" Kay Phillips

Jul 30, 2016

Deborah Kay “Debbie” (Thompson) Phillips, of Mexia, passed away at Scott and White Healthcare in Waco on Saturday, July 30, 2016, at age 59. Visitation will be held on Monday, August 1, 2016, from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Groesbeck Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, August 2, 2016, in the Groesbeck Funeral Home...

Janice C. Taylor

Janice C. Taylor

Jul 28, 2016

Janice C. Taylor, of Groesbeck, was called to her heavenly home on Thursday, July 28, 2016, at age 79. Friends and family may visit, view and pay their respects at Groesbeck Funeral Home during the day on Monday, August 1, between 8:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at...

Tom D. Kale

Tom D. Kale

Jul 27, 2016

Tom D. Kale, 74, joined his heavenly father on July 27th after a gallant bout with various cancer illnesses for the last decade. Tom was born on Sunday, April 12, 1942, in Brownwood, Texas to Eunice Magnolia and Tom Paulser Kale. The family moved to Amarillo when Tom was a toddler. Tom graduated from Amarillo High School in 1960, and...

Juanito Moncerrato Rosales

Juanito Moncerrato Rosales

Jul 19, 2016

Juanito Moncerrato Rosales passed away at Limestone Medical Center on Tuesday, July 19, 2016, at age 61. Juanito was born on August 21, 1954 in Harlingen, Texas to Crispin Rosales and Esther Lerma Rosales. He is survived by four brothers and a sister and their families: Crispin Rosales, Jr. of Brownsville, Pedro Rosales of Brownsville, Herminio Rosales of Brownsville, David...

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Janie Lavelle Humphrey

Janie Lavelle Humphrey

Nov 10, 2016

Janie Lavelle Adams Humphrey passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2016, at 2:44 in the afternoon in Groesbeck, Texas. She had recently celebrated her 90th birthday. Janie was born October 23, 1926, at her home in Kosse, where she grew up and resided the majority of her life. Her parents, Jesse and Hattie Adams, had six children: Howard, Rufus, Janie,...

Cleathel Randall (C.R.) Rand

Cleathel Randall (C.R.) Rand

Nov 4, 2016

Cleathel Randall (C.R.) Rand, 86, of Groesbeck went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, November 04, 2016, at Providence Hospital in Waco, Texas. Services with be at 10 a.m., Monday, November 7, 2016 at the First Baptist Church of Groesbeck with the Rev. Troy Brooks and the Rev. Tracy Sims officiating. Burial will follow at the Faulkenberry...

Joe Pat Mills

Joe Pat Mills

Oct 25, 2016

Joe Pat Mills, of Kosse, went to meet his savior on Tuesday, October 25, 2016, at age 86, following a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. Visitation will be Wednesday, October 26, 2016, from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, October 27, 2016 at the First Baptist...

Betty June Bates Rasco

Betty June Bates Rasco

Oct 24, 2016

Betty June Bates Rasco, age 87, passed away Monday, October 24, 2016 in Corpus Christi. A graveside service will be celebrated on Saturday, October 29, at 2 PM, at Cobb Cemetery, Thornton, Texas, with Brother Larry Wilson officiating. She was born on November 15, 1928, to Alton David Bates and Ollie Birdie Dryman Bates in Thornton, Texas. She graduated from...

Doris Jean (Lewis) Williams

Doris Jean (Lewis) Williams

Oct 14, 2016

Doris Jean (Lewis) Williams passed away at Herman Memorial Hospital in the Woodlands on Friday, October 14, 2016. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. (with Visitation from 10:00 to 11:00) on Tuesday, October 18, 2016, in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend David Riley of Grace Family Fellowship will officiate, and burial will follow in the Old Union...

Emily Edwina (Mayes) Bush

Emily Edwina (Mayes) Bush

Oct 10, 2016

Emily Edwina (Mayes) Bush was born on the family ranch at Valley Springs, (Llano County) Texas on January 19, 1928 to Mason Foley Mayes and Jewell Elise Mayes. She had one older sister Lilian Faye Wingard who she dearly loved and was a lifelong companion and best friend. Lilian Faye proceed Emily in death in Oct 2004. At a young...

Haize Brielle Hurt

Haize Brielle Hurt

Oct 7, 2016

Haize Brielle Hurt, born September 12, 2016 to Steven and Kaitlin Hurt, lived for 25 precious days and went home to Heaven on Friday, October 7, 2016. Long before her birth, her parents were anticipating a family to love and share their lives with. She and twin sister, Harper Lace arrived unexpectedly early (at 24 weeks) on September 12. They...

Betty Jo Hudson Brown

Betty Jo Hudson Brown

Oct 7, 2016

Betty Jo (Hudson) Brown, originally from Big Hill and Thornton, passed away in Sulphur Springs on Friday, October 7, 2016, at age 82. There will be visitation shortly before the funeral in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, October 11, 2016, in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel, with Brother Richard Williams...

Gerald Alford Wilson

Gerald Alford Wilson

Oct 7, 2016

Gerald Alford Wilson, passed away at his home in Groesbeck on Sunday, October 9, 2016, at age 76. Gerald was born October 15, 1940 in Groesbeck to Willie Washington Wilson and Iris Christine Stevens Wilson. Gerald served in the U. S. Navy, serving three years in Vietnam. Gerald was married to Carole Ann Ballon and their family included a son...

Dorothy M. Armstrong

Dorothy M. Armstrong

Oct 3, 2016

Dorothy M. Armstrong, passed away at Windsor Healthcare Residence in Groesbeck on Monday, October 3, 2016, at age 87. Visitation will be Tuesday, October 4, 2016, from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, October 5, 2016, at the Word of Life Church, with Pastors Randy Ayres,...

John Richard McKelvey

John Richard McKelvey

Sep 26, 2016

John McKelvey of Kosse passed away Monday, September 26, 2016 at his home. A memorial service honoring John's life will be held on Friday, October 7, 2016 at 1PM in the First Baptist Church of Kosse with Rev. Jack Wren officiating. Fellowship with the family and community members will be held following the service. John was born April 18, 1944...

Joseph (Joe) Wilson Durham

Joseph (Joe) Wilson Durham

Sep 14, 2016

Joseph (Joe) Wilson Durham, of Corsicana and Lewisville (and formerly Ben Hur), passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2016, at age 86. Family and friends will gather at Groesbeck Funeral Home on Saturday, September 17, 2016, for viewing and visitation, from 10:30 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. Those in attendance will leave at 11:00 A.M. to proceed to Criswell Cemetery for Graveside...

Ronny Darryl Spivey

Ronny Darryl Spivey

Sep 9, 2016

Ronny Darryl Spivey of Buffalo, Texas, passed away Friday, September 9, 2016 at Groesbeck LTC Nursing Home. Visitation will be Sunday, September 11, 2016 from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at the Groesbeck Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Monday, September 12, 2016 at the Mexia City Cemetery, with Brother Glenn Easterly of the Old Union...

Georgie Ruth Murphey

Georgie Ruth Murphey

Aug 26, 2016

Georgie Ruth (Sanders) Murphey of Groesbeck passed away Friday, August 26, 2016 at Groesbeck Texas. She was 89 years old. Georgie was born May 6, 1927 in Groesbeck to George Sanders and Lilly Arenda Brown Sanders. She grew up and attended school in the Groesbeck/Thornton area. She married L.D. Rutledge in 1945. They remained married until his death in 1976....

Alfredo Silva Saldana

Alfredo Silva Saldana

Aug 17, 2016

Alfredo Silva Saldana, Sr., of Kosse, went home to be with the Lord and reunited with his late wife, Maria, when he passed away at Providence Hospital in Waco, on Wednesday, August 17, 2016, at age 62. A Rosary will be recited at 6:00 P.M. on Friday, August 19, 2016, in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel, followed by visitation until...

John Deen Rader

John Deen Rader

Aug 4, 2016

John Deen Rader of Groesbeck passed away Thursday, August 4, 2016 at Hillcrest Hospital in Waco at age 85. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, August 7, 2016 in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel, with Brother Richard Williams officiating. Burial will follow in Cobb Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Tyler Rader, Jordan Rader, Doug Rader, Jon Pat...

Deborah "Debbie" Kay Phillips

Deborah "Debbie" Kay Phillips

Jul 30, 2016

Deborah Kay “Debbie” (Thompson) Phillips, of Mexia, passed away at Scott and White Healthcare in Waco on Saturday, July 30, 2016, at age 59. Visitation will be held on Monday, August 1, 2016, from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Groesbeck Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, August 2, 2016, in the Groesbeck Funeral Home...

Janice C. Taylor

Janice C. Taylor

Jul 28, 2016

Janice C. Taylor, of Groesbeck, was called to her heavenly home on Thursday, July 28, 2016, at age 79. Friends and family may visit, view and pay their respects at Groesbeck Funeral Home during the day on Monday, August 1, between 8:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at...

Tom D. Kale

Tom D. Kale

Jul 27, 2016

Tom D. Kale, 74, joined his heavenly father on July 27th after a gallant bout with various cancer illnesses for the last decade. Tom was born on Sunday, April 12, 1942, in Brownwood, Texas to Eunice Magnolia and Tom Paulser Kale. The family moved to Amarillo when Tom was a toddler. Tom graduated from Amarillo High School in 1960, and...

Juanito Moncerrato Rosales

Juanito Moncerrato Rosales

Jul 19, 2016

Juanito Moncerrato Rosales passed away at Limestone Medical Center on Tuesday, July 19, 2016, at age 61. Juanito was born on August 21, 1954 in Harlingen, Texas to Crispin Rosales and Esther Lerma Rosales. He is survived by four brothers and a sister and their families: Crispin Rosales, Jr. of Brownsville, Pedro Rosales of Brownsville, Herminio Rosales of Brownsville, David...