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OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries for the Limestone County in Groesbeck Texas

Elizabeth Ann "Liz" Vogt

Elizabeth Ann "Liz" Vogt

May 17, 2023

Elizabeth Ann “Liz” Vogt, of Bryan/College Station, passed away at the Western Hills Nursing Home in Temple on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at age 70.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 28, 2023, in the Kosse City Cemetery, where her parents are buried.  Pastor Kevin Randolf will be officiating.

Elizabeth was born on February...

Bettie Jean Browder

Bettie Jean Browder

May 16, 2023

Bettie Jean Browder, 83, beloved Mother, Grandmother, and friend, was called to her eternal resting place on May 16, 2023. 

There will be visitation in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel, beginning at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 20, 2023.   

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, at the Pavilion in Faulkenberry Cemetery, with Pastor Don...

Patricia Jane Rand

Patricia Jane Rand

May 16, 2023

On Tuesday, May the 16th, 2023, as the sun came out from behind the clouds and warmed her peaceful face, our Beautiful Mother; donning her kilt of green with white stockings, her tam cocked just right and her head held high, took a deep breath and lined up behind the Drum and Bugle Corps of her beloved Scottish Brigade and...

Margaret Rae Fitts

Margaret Rae Fitts

May 14, 2023

Margaret Rae Fitts, formerly of Mexia, passed away in Temple on Sunday, May 14, 2023, at age 81.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at Fort Parker Memorial Park Cemetery, with Pastor Jason Hoffman of the First Baptist Church of Elkhart officiating.

Margaret was born October 30, 1941, in Houston to Raymond Campbell and...

Richard Hempel

Richard Hempel

May 9, 2023

We have lost our family hero. Richard Michael Hempel, 9/19/1969, gained his wings on 5/9/2023. He is preceded in death by his dad, Fred Hempel, his Grandma Kuhn and his uncle Steve Johnson.

He is survived by his mother, Glynn Hempel of Lake Jackson, TX; his adoring wife, Kim Hempel of Kosse, TX; children Steven Murff and wife Brook of...

Roberta Jane Hall

Roberta Jane Hall

May 6, 2023

Roberta Jane Hall, of Thornton, went to her eternal home to be reunited with her “Bo”, on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at age 81.

Graveside services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, in the Thornton City Cemetery, with Reverend Tracy Sims officiating.

Honorary pallbearers will be T J Cordova, Cody Hilleary, Brett Cordova, Colton Cordova,...

Mary Thornton

Mary Thornton

May 1, 2023

Mary Elizabeth Thornton, of Thornton, Texas, passed away at Limestone Medical Center in Groesbeck on Monday, May 1, 2023, at age 80.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 6, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. until time for the funeral service, in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel.

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

Christen Danielle Bridges Vera

Christen Danielle Bridges Vera

Apr 27, 2023

Christen Danielle Bridges Vera, of Groesbeck, passed away at her home on Thursday, April 27, 2023, at age 32.

There will be a visitation and viewing at Groesbeck Funeral Home, beginning at 2:00 p.m., on Wednesday, May 3, 2023.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Jon Honea officiating.  ...

Florence Gaynell Garnett

Florence Gaynell Garnett

Apr 25, 2023

Florence Gaynell Garnett, of Groesbeck, passed away at home with her family by her side, on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at age 92.

Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, April 28, 2023, at the Prairie Grove Baptist Church.

Funeral services in the church will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, April 28, with Reverend Clifton Jones officiating.  Burial...

Julius Bennett Trotter

Julius Bennett Trotter

Apr 24, 2023

Julius Bennett Trotter, 95, died Monday, April 24, 2023, in Waco, Texas.

Mr. Trotter will be interred at Rose Hill Cemetery in Hope, Arkansas at a later date.

Trotter, as his friends and family called him, was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on February 4, 1928, to  Monroe J. and Marjorie Pettey Trotter.  He graduated from Central High...

Nita Sue Boehme

Nita Sue Boehme

Apr 14, 2023

Nita Sue Boehme, age 71, formerly of Groesbeck, passed away on April 14, 2023 in Plano. 

Visitation will be held on Sunday, April 16, 2023, from 5-7 PM at the Groesbeck Funeral Home. 

Funeral will be held on Monday, April 17 at 10:00 AM in the Groesbeck Church of Christ with Brother Richard Williams and Brother Clif Fox officiating.  Burial...

William Van "Turtle" Parker

William Van "Turtle" Parker

Apr 11, 2023

William Van “Turtle” Parker, of Mexia, passed away at Skilled Care Nursing Home in Mexia on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at age 72.

Family and friends will hold a Memorial Service on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at 2:00 p.m., at Christ Gospel Fellowship, 205 S. McKinney, Mexia (located across from fire station and the annex building.)

Van was born September...

Jason Don Fox

Jason Don Fox

Apr 11, 2023

Jason Don “Jig” Fox, of Thornton, passed away at Limestone Medical Center in Groesbeck, on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at age 50.

Visitation will be Friday, April 14, 2023, from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Groesbeck Funeral Home.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at the Trinity Full Gospel Church in Thornton (Hwy....

Gail Marie (Blalock) Salinas

Gail Marie (Blalock) Salinas

Mar 30, 2023

Gail Marie (Blalock) Salinas, of Groesbeck, passed away at Ward Hospital in Monahans, Texas on Thursday, March 30, 2023, at age 71.

Visitation will be held at Groesbeck Funeral Home, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 4, 2023.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 Noon on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel,...

Frank Arthur Brower

Frank Arthur Brower

Mar 30, 2023

Frank Arthur Brower, of Thornton, went home to God, after a brief time in the hospital at Groesbeck and Ascension Providence Hospital in Waco, on Thursday,  March 30, 2023, at age 76.

A Memorial Service will be held at the family home at a later date.

Frank was born October 16, 1946, in Brooklyn, New York, the only child of...

Rubinell Pelham

Rubinell Pelham

Mar 24, 2023

Rubinell Pelham, from Groesbeck, entered her heavenly home on March 24, 2023, at the age of 92.  She passed away at Ascension Providence Hospital in Waco.

Visitation will be Saturday, April 1, 2023, from 1:00-2:00 p.m. at Groesbeck Funeral Home.

Funeral services will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel, with Reverend Ben Huebner...

Jill (Little) Basden

Jill (Little) Basden

Mar 19, 2023

Dwaina Jill (Little) Basden, of Groesbeck, ended her battle with cancer, at her home on Sunday, March 19, 2023, at age 62.

Visitation will be held in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel on Friday, March 31, 2023 -  from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.  Burial will be a private family only ceremony.

Jill was born on September 20, 1960, to Stanley Dwain...

Billy Jack Harrison

Billy Jack Harrison

Mar 18, 2023

Billy Jack Harrison, of Groesbeck, went to be with his Lord and Savior, on Saturday, March 18, 2023, passing away at his home with his wife by his side.

Visitation will be held on Friday, March 24, 2023, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday,...

Clyde Gilbert Hurt, Jr.

Clyde Gilbert Hurt, Jr.

Mar 17, 2023

Clyde Gilbert Hurt, Jr., (also known as “Punkin” or “Red”) of Groesbeck, passed away at Ascension Seton Medical Center in Austin on Friday, March 17, 2023, at age 74.

Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m., prior to the funeral service on Saturday, March 25, 2023, in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel.

Funeral services will begin at 10:00 a.m. on...

Alice Jeanne Decker

Alice Jeanne Decker

Mar 14, 2023

Alice Jeanne Decker, of Groesbeck, passed away at Groesbeck LTC on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at age 90.

Visitation will be on Friday, March 17, 2023, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Groesbeck Funeral Home.

Funeral services will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 18, 2023, in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Johnny Pearson of the Bethel...

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Elizabeth Ann "Liz" Vogt

Elizabeth Ann "Liz" Vogt

May 17, 2023

Elizabeth Ann “Liz” Vogt, of Bryan/College Station, passed away at the Western Hills Nursing Home in Temple on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at age 70.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 28, 2023, in the Kosse City Cemetery, where her parents are buried.  Pastor Kevin Randolf will be officiating.

Elizabeth was born on February...

Bettie Jean Browder

Bettie Jean Browder

May 16, 2023

Bettie Jean Browder, 83, beloved Mother, Grandmother, and friend, was called to her eternal resting place on May 16, 2023. 

There will be visitation in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel, beginning at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 20, 2023.   

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, at the Pavilion in Faulkenberry Cemetery, with Pastor Don...

Patricia Jane Rand

Patricia Jane Rand

May 16, 2023

On Tuesday, May the 16th, 2023, as the sun came out from behind the clouds and warmed her peaceful face, our Beautiful Mother; donning her kilt of green with white stockings, her tam cocked just right and her head held high, took a deep breath and lined up behind the Drum and Bugle Corps of her beloved Scottish Brigade and...

Margaret Rae Fitts

Margaret Rae Fitts

May 14, 2023

Margaret Rae Fitts, formerly of Mexia, passed away in Temple on Sunday, May 14, 2023, at age 81.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at Fort Parker Memorial Park Cemetery, with Pastor Jason Hoffman of the First Baptist Church of Elkhart officiating.

Margaret was born October 30, 1941, in Houston to Raymond Campbell and...

Richard Hempel

Richard Hempel

May 9, 2023

We have lost our family hero. Richard Michael Hempel, 9/19/1969, gained his wings on 5/9/2023. He is preceded in death by his dad, Fred Hempel, his Grandma Kuhn and his uncle Steve Johnson.

He is survived by his mother, Glynn Hempel of Lake Jackson, TX; his adoring wife, Kim Hempel of Kosse, TX; children Steven Murff and wife Brook of...

Roberta Jane Hall

Roberta Jane Hall

May 6, 2023

Roberta Jane Hall, of Thornton, went to her eternal home to be reunited with her “Bo”, on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at age 81.

Graveside services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, in the Thornton City Cemetery, with Reverend Tracy Sims officiating.

Honorary pallbearers will be T J Cordova, Cody Hilleary, Brett Cordova, Colton Cordova,...

Mary Thornton

Mary Thornton

May 1, 2023

Mary Elizabeth Thornton, of Thornton, Texas, passed away at Limestone Medical Center in Groesbeck on Monday, May 1, 2023, at age 80.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 6, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. until time for the funeral service, in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel.

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

Christen Danielle Bridges Vera

Christen Danielle Bridges Vera

Apr 27, 2023

Christen Danielle Bridges Vera, of Groesbeck, passed away at her home on Thursday, April 27, 2023, at age 32.

There will be a visitation and viewing at Groesbeck Funeral Home, beginning at 2:00 p.m., on Wednesday, May 3, 2023.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Jon Honea officiating.  ...

Florence Gaynell Garnett

Florence Gaynell Garnett

Apr 25, 2023

Florence Gaynell Garnett, of Groesbeck, passed away at home with her family by her side, on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at age 92.

Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, April 28, 2023, at the Prairie Grove Baptist Church.

Funeral services in the church will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, April 28, with Reverend Clifton Jones officiating.  Burial...

Julius Bennett Trotter

Julius Bennett Trotter

Apr 24, 2023

Julius Bennett Trotter, 95, died Monday, April 24, 2023, in Waco, Texas.

Mr. Trotter will be interred at Rose Hill Cemetery in Hope, Arkansas at a later date.

Trotter, as his friends and family called him, was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on February 4, 1928, to  Monroe J. and Marjorie Pettey Trotter.  He graduated from Central High...

Nita Sue Boehme

Nita Sue Boehme

Apr 14, 2023

Nita Sue Boehme, age 71, formerly of Groesbeck, passed away on April 14, 2023 in Plano. 

Visitation will be held on Sunday, April 16, 2023, from 5-7 PM at the Groesbeck Funeral Home. 

Funeral will be held on Monday, April 17 at 10:00 AM in the Groesbeck Church of Christ with Brother Richard Williams and Brother Clif Fox officiating.  Burial...

William Van "Turtle" Parker

William Van "Turtle" Parker

Apr 11, 2023

William Van “Turtle” Parker, of Mexia, passed away at Skilled Care Nursing Home in Mexia on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at age 72.

Family and friends will hold a Memorial Service on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at 2:00 p.m., at Christ Gospel Fellowship, 205 S. McKinney, Mexia (located across from fire station and the annex building.)

Van was born September...

Jason Don Fox

Jason Don Fox

Apr 11, 2023

Jason Don “Jig” Fox, of Thornton, passed away at Limestone Medical Center in Groesbeck, on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at age 50.

Visitation will be Friday, April 14, 2023, from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Groesbeck Funeral Home.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at the Trinity Full Gospel Church in Thornton (Hwy....

Gail Marie (Blalock) Salinas

Gail Marie (Blalock) Salinas

Mar 30, 2023

Gail Marie (Blalock) Salinas, of Groesbeck, passed away at Ward Hospital in Monahans, Texas on Thursday, March 30, 2023, at age 71.

Visitation will be held at Groesbeck Funeral Home, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 4, 2023.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 Noon on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel,...

Frank Arthur Brower

Frank Arthur Brower

Mar 30, 2023

Frank Arthur Brower, of Thornton, went home to God, after a brief time in the hospital at Groesbeck and Ascension Providence Hospital in Waco, on Thursday,  March 30, 2023, at age 76.

A Memorial Service will be held at the family home at a later date.

Frank was born October 16, 1946, in Brooklyn, New York, the only child of...

Rubinell Pelham

Rubinell Pelham

Mar 24, 2023

Rubinell Pelham, from Groesbeck, entered her heavenly home on March 24, 2023, at the age of 92.  She passed away at Ascension Providence Hospital in Waco.

Visitation will be Saturday, April 1, 2023, from 1:00-2:00 p.m. at Groesbeck Funeral Home.

Funeral services will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel, with Reverend Ben Huebner...

Jill (Little) Basden

Jill (Little) Basden

Mar 19, 2023

Dwaina Jill (Little) Basden, of Groesbeck, ended her battle with cancer, at her home on Sunday, March 19, 2023, at age 62.

Visitation will be held in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel on Friday, March 31, 2023 -  from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.  Burial will be a private family only ceremony.

Jill was born on September 20, 1960, to Stanley Dwain...

Billy Jack Harrison

Billy Jack Harrison

Mar 18, 2023

Billy Jack Harrison, of Groesbeck, went to be with his Lord and Savior, on Saturday, March 18, 2023, passing away at his home with his wife by his side.

Visitation will be held on Friday, March 24, 2023, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday,...

Clyde Gilbert Hurt, Jr.

Clyde Gilbert Hurt, Jr.

Mar 17, 2023

Clyde Gilbert Hurt, Jr., (also known as “Punkin” or “Red”) of Groesbeck, passed away at Ascension Seton Medical Center in Austin on Friday, March 17, 2023, at age 74.

Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m., prior to the funeral service on Saturday, March 25, 2023, in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel.

Funeral services will begin at 10:00 a.m. on...

Alice Jeanne Decker

Alice Jeanne Decker

Mar 14, 2023

Alice Jeanne Decker, of Groesbeck, passed away at Groesbeck LTC on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at age 90.

Visitation will be on Friday, March 17, 2023, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Groesbeck Funeral Home.

Funeral services will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 18, 2023, in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Johnny Pearson of the Bethel...

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