OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries for the Limestone County in Groesbeck Texas

Timothy "Tim" Joseph Ainsworth

Timothy "Tim" Joseph Ainsworth

Feb 25, 2013

Timothy Joseph “Tim” Ainsworth, of Groesbeck, passed away at his home Monday, February 25, 2013, at age 64. Visitation will be Tuesday, February 26, 2013, from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at the Groesbeck Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, February 27, 2013, at the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. J. R. Tapley officiating....

Richard Lynne Bennett

Richard Lynne Bennett

Feb 24, 2013

Richard Lynne Bennett, of Kosse, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 24, 2013, at age 56. A Memorial service will be scheduled later, to be held at the First Baptist Church in Kosse. Richard was born on September 18, 1956 to L. J. Bennett and Mamie Nell Ross Bennett at San Benito. The family lived in several locations in Texas...

Billy "Bill" Ray Massey

Billy "Bill" Ray Massey

Feb 22, 2013

Bill Massey of Groesbeck passed away February 22, 2013 at Groesbeck LTC at the age of 84. Funeral services will be held at the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday, February 28, 2013 at 10 AM, with his grandson, Lee Wright of Ward St. Church of Christ in Marlin officiating. Burial will be at Old Union Cemetery. There will be...

Mildred Lucille Janes

Mildred Lucille Janes

Feb 21, 2013

Mildred Janes (born Mildred Lucille Greene) was born July 12, 1924, and called home February 21, 2013. She grew up in Lawton, Oklahoma where she met and married the love of her life, George W. Janes. She loved to play the piano and even played at her own wedding while George accompanied her in song. While raising her four children,...

Tommy Gene Ticknor

Tommy Gene Ticknor

Feb 18, 2013

Tommy Gene Ticknor, of Old Union, passed away on Monday, February 18, 2013, at Parkview Hospital in Mexia. He was 65. Visitation will be Wednesday, February 20, 2013, from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M., at the Groesbeck Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Thursday, February 21, 2013, at the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel, with Brother Richard...

Clelia Beulah Burch

Clelia Beulah Burch

Feb 15, 2013

Clelia S. Burch, a longtime Waco resident, and formerly from Groesbeck, passed away on February 15, 2013 in Houston, at age 99. The viewing will be held Wednesday, February 20, 2013 from 10 am to 12 pm. and her funeral will be at 1 pm. Both will be at Groesbeck Funeral Home, followed by burial in the Hogan Cemetery. Clelia...

Jerry Don Perry

Jerry Don Perry

Feb 14, 2013

Jerry Don Perry, of Austin, passed away Thursday, February 14, 2013, at age 76. Visitation will be Monday, February 18, 2013, from 10:00 through Noon at the Groesbeck Funeral Home. The funeral will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Monday at the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Faulkenberry Cemetery. Jerry Don was born October 11, 1936...

Elna Lois Henderson

Elna Lois Henderson

Feb 8, 2013

Elna Lois Henderson, of Lake Limestone, passed away at home with her loved ones attending her, on Friday, February 8, 2013, at age 80. Visitation will be Tuesday, February 12, 2012, from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at the Groesbeck Funeral Home. Services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, February 13, 2013, at the Old Union Church of Christ...

Artie Muriel Walden

Artie Muriel Walden

Feb 5, 2013

Artie Muriel Walden, of Groesbeck, passed away peacefully at Windsor Healthcare Residence on Tuesday, February 5, 2013, with her family and friends at her side. She was 84. Interment will be at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, February 8, 2013 at Waco Memorial Park Cemetery with her family in attendance. A Memorial Service will be held at Windsor Healthcare Residence on...

Jack Arnold Rasco

Jack Arnold Rasco

Jan 26, 2013

Jack Arnold Rasco, of Groesbeck, passed away Saturday, January 26, 2013, at his apartment. He was 86. Jack was born August 31, 1926 to Turner Rasco and Emma (Raborn) Rasco at Thornton. He was one of seven children, and has been preceded in death by his three sisters, Buena Coffee, Emma O’Neal, and Marie Holloway, and three brothers, Bedford Rasco,...

Johnnie Neil Mackey

Johnnie Neil Mackey

Jan 22, 2013

Johnnie Neil Mackey, of Mexia, passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at the Veterans Hospital in Temple, surrounded by his loving family. He was 71. Visitation will be Thursday, January 24, 2013, from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M., at the Groesbeck Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, January 25, 2013, at the First Baptist Church...

Aubrey LeRoy Sutton

Aubrey LeRoy Sutton

Jan 18, 2013

Aubrey LeRoy “A.L.” Sutton, of Groesbeck, passed away at his home, surrounded by loving family, on Friday, January 18, 2013. Visitation will be held Sunday, January 20, 2013, from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M., at the Groesbeck Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 Noon on Tuesday, January 22, 2013, at the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel, with Reverend Joey...

Gary Wayne Girndt

Gary Wayne Girndt

Jan 17, 2013

Gary Wayne Girndt, resident of Lake Limestone since 2007, and formerly a lifelong resident of the Columbus, Texas area, passed away Thursday, January 17, 2013. Memorial services will be scheduled for February 2, 2013 at Henneke Funeral Home in Columbus, TX. Service is scheduled for 10 AM. Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Robie and Evelyn Girndt, and...

Mary Clairese (Verbick) Lawson

Mary Clairese (Verbick) Lawson

Dec 28, 2012

Services for Mary Clairese Lawson, 75, of Dallas, TX will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, December 31, 2012, at historic Fort Parker Memorial Park in Groesbeck, TX. She passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2012, at Methodist Charlton Medical Center in Dallas. Born January 29, 1937, in Dallas County; she was a life-long resident of Dallas. Mary was dedicated...

Melba "Melanie" Romanenko

Melba "Melanie" Romanenko

Dec 19, 2012

Melba Elnora "Freeman" Romanenko, known as Melanie or Mel, who lived in Waco, came into this world on July 14, 1939, the eighth child of Jesse Freeman and Dollie Robinson Freeman in Limestone County, Texas. She left this world on Wednesday, December 19, 2012. Melanie "Mel" is survived by her husband, Peter Romanenko of Waco; two sons, Richard Harrison and...

Betty Joe Thomas

Betty Joe Thomas

Dec 15, 2012

Betty Jo Thomas, of the Seale community, went home to be with the Lord after a long battle with illness on Saturday, December 15, 2012. She was 85. Visitation will be Tuesday, December 18, 2012, from 4:00 to 6:00 P.M., at the Groesbeck Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, December 19, 2012, at the...

Thomas "Tommy" Elton Stephens

Thomas "Tommy" Elton Stephens

Dec 15, 2012

On Saturday, December 15, 2012, Thomas Elton (Tommy) Stephens left this earth to be with Jesus. He was born July 29, 1938 in Liberty, Texas. Preceding him in death were parents, John Thomas Stephens and Sally Stephens; one brother, Jimmy C. Stephens; and one granddaughter, Brodi Karin Johnson. He has one surviving sister, Margaret Stephens of DeQuincy, Louisiana. Tommy is...

Monroe Bass

Monroe Bass

Dec 15, 2012

James Monroe Bass, of Lake Limestone/Groesbeck, went home to be with the Lord and his wife, on Saturday, December 15, 2012, at Windsor Healthcare Residence. He was 88. Although there will not be a family visitation time at the funeral home, everyone who wishes to view and pay their respects are welcome all day Monday. Funeral services will be held...

John Henry Grube

John Henry Grube

Dec 14, 2012

John Henry Grube was born on February 7, 1930 to William and Louise (Schroeder) Grube in McLennan County, Texas. He grew up in the Marlin/Riesel area. John attended elementary school at St. Paul School at Perry, Texas; he later graduated Riesel High School. After high school, John joined the army and served in the army reserves. He was employed by...

Lillie Carroll Foley

Lillie Carroll Foley

Dec 14, 2012

Lillie Carroll Foley, of the Farrar community, passed away at Providence Hospital in Waco on Friday, December 14, 2012, after a long, hard-fought battle of illness. She was 74. Visitation will be Saturday, December 15, 2012, from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. at the Groesbeck Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, December 16, 2012, at...

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Timothy "Tim" Joseph Ainsworth

Timothy "Tim" Joseph Ainsworth

Feb 25, 2013

Timothy Joseph “Tim” Ainsworth, of Groesbeck, passed away at his home Monday, February 25, 2013, at age 64. Visitation will be Tuesday, February 26, 2013, from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at the Groesbeck Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, February 27, 2013, at the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. J. R. Tapley officiating....

Richard Lynne Bennett

Richard Lynne Bennett

Feb 24, 2013

Richard Lynne Bennett, of Kosse, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 24, 2013, at age 56. A Memorial service will be scheduled later, to be held at the First Baptist Church in Kosse. Richard was born on September 18, 1956 to L. J. Bennett and Mamie Nell Ross Bennett at San Benito. The family lived in several locations in Texas...

Billy "Bill" Ray Massey

Billy "Bill" Ray Massey

Feb 22, 2013

Bill Massey of Groesbeck passed away February 22, 2013 at Groesbeck LTC at the age of 84. Funeral services will be held at the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday, February 28, 2013 at 10 AM, with his grandson, Lee Wright of Ward St. Church of Christ in Marlin officiating. Burial will be at Old Union Cemetery. There will be...

Mildred Lucille Janes

Mildred Lucille Janes

Feb 21, 2013

Mildred Janes (born Mildred Lucille Greene) was born July 12, 1924, and called home February 21, 2013. She grew up in Lawton, Oklahoma where she met and married the love of her life, George W. Janes. She loved to play the piano and even played at her own wedding while George accompanied her in song. While raising her four children,...

Tommy Gene Ticknor

Tommy Gene Ticknor

Feb 18, 2013

Tommy Gene Ticknor, of Old Union, passed away on Monday, February 18, 2013, at Parkview Hospital in Mexia. He was 65. Visitation will be Wednesday, February 20, 2013, from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M., at the Groesbeck Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Thursday, February 21, 2013, at the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel, with Brother Richard...

Clelia Beulah Burch

Clelia Beulah Burch

Feb 15, 2013

Clelia S. Burch, a longtime Waco resident, and formerly from Groesbeck, passed away on February 15, 2013 in Houston, at age 99. The viewing will be held Wednesday, February 20, 2013 from 10 am to 12 pm. and her funeral will be at 1 pm. Both will be at Groesbeck Funeral Home, followed by burial in the Hogan Cemetery. Clelia...

Jerry Don Perry

Jerry Don Perry

Feb 14, 2013

Jerry Don Perry, of Austin, passed away Thursday, February 14, 2013, at age 76. Visitation will be Monday, February 18, 2013, from 10:00 through Noon at the Groesbeck Funeral Home. The funeral will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Monday at the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Faulkenberry Cemetery. Jerry Don was born October 11, 1936...

Elna Lois Henderson

Elna Lois Henderson

Feb 8, 2013

Elna Lois Henderson, of Lake Limestone, passed away at home with her loved ones attending her, on Friday, February 8, 2013, at age 80. Visitation will be Tuesday, February 12, 2012, from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at the Groesbeck Funeral Home. Services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, February 13, 2013, at the Old Union Church of Christ...

Artie Muriel Walden

Artie Muriel Walden

Feb 5, 2013

Artie Muriel Walden, of Groesbeck, passed away peacefully at Windsor Healthcare Residence on Tuesday, February 5, 2013, with her family and friends at her side. She was 84. Interment will be at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, February 8, 2013 at Waco Memorial Park Cemetery with her family in attendance. A Memorial Service will be held at Windsor Healthcare Residence on...

Jack Arnold Rasco

Jack Arnold Rasco

Jan 26, 2013

Jack Arnold Rasco, of Groesbeck, passed away Saturday, January 26, 2013, at his apartment. He was 86. Jack was born August 31, 1926 to Turner Rasco and Emma (Raborn) Rasco at Thornton. He was one of seven children, and has been preceded in death by his three sisters, Buena Coffee, Emma O’Neal, and Marie Holloway, and three brothers, Bedford Rasco,...

Johnnie Neil Mackey

Johnnie Neil Mackey

Jan 22, 2013

Johnnie Neil Mackey, of Mexia, passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at the Veterans Hospital in Temple, surrounded by his loving family. He was 71. Visitation will be Thursday, January 24, 2013, from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M., at the Groesbeck Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, January 25, 2013, at the First Baptist Church...

Aubrey LeRoy Sutton

Aubrey LeRoy Sutton

Jan 18, 2013

Aubrey LeRoy “A.L.” Sutton, of Groesbeck, passed away at his home, surrounded by loving family, on Friday, January 18, 2013. Visitation will be held Sunday, January 20, 2013, from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M., at the Groesbeck Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 Noon on Tuesday, January 22, 2013, at the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel, with Reverend Joey...

Gary Wayne Girndt

Gary Wayne Girndt

Jan 17, 2013

Gary Wayne Girndt, resident of Lake Limestone since 2007, and formerly a lifelong resident of the Columbus, Texas area, passed away Thursday, January 17, 2013. Memorial services will be scheduled for February 2, 2013 at Henneke Funeral Home in Columbus, TX. Service is scheduled for 10 AM. Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Robie and Evelyn Girndt, and...

Mary Clairese (Verbick) Lawson

Mary Clairese (Verbick) Lawson

Dec 28, 2012

Services for Mary Clairese Lawson, 75, of Dallas, TX will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, December 31, 2012, at historic Fort Parker Memorial Park in Groesbeck, TX. She passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2012, at Methodist Charlton Medical Center in Dallas. Born January 29, 1937, in Dallas County; she was a life-long resident of Dallas. Mary was dedicated...

Melba "Melanie" Romanenko

Melba "Melanie" Romanenko

Dec 19, 2012

Melba Elnora "Freeman" Romanenko, known as Melanie or Mel, who lived in Waco, came into this world on July 14, 1939, the eighth child of Jesse Freeman and Dollie Robinson Freeman in Limestone County, Texas. She left this world on Wednesday, December 19, 2012. Melanie "Mel" is survived by her husband, Peter Romanenko of Waco; two sons, Richard Harrison and...

Betty Joe Thomas

Betty Joe Thomas

Dec 15, 2012

Betty Jo Thomas, of the Seale community, went home to be with the Lord after a long battle with illness on Saturday, December 15, 2012. She was 85. Visitation will be Tuesday, December 18, 2012, from 4:00 to 6:00 P.M., at the Groesbeck Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, December 19, 2012, at the...

Thomas "Tommy" Elton Stephens

Thomas "Tommy" Elton Stephens

Dec 15, 2012

On Saturday, December 15, 2012, Thomas Elton (Tommy) Stephens left this earth to be with Jesus. He was born July 29, 1938 in Liberty, Texas. Preceding him in death were parents, John Thomas Stephens and Sally Stephens; one brother, Jimmy C. Stephens; and one granddaughter, Brodi Karin Johnson. He has one surviving sister, Margaret Stephens of DeQuincy, Louisiana. Tommy is...

Monroe Bass

Monroe Bass

Dec 15, 2012

James Monroe Bass, of Lake Limestone/Groesbeck, went home to be with the Lord and his wife, on Saturday, December 15, 2012, at Windsor Healthcare Residence. He was 88. Although there will not be a family visitation time at the funeral home, everyone who wishes to view and pay their respects are welcome all day Monday. Funeral services will be held...

John Henry Grube

John Henry Grube

Dec 14, 2012

John Henry Grube was born on February 7, 1930 to William and Louise (Schroeder) Grube in McLennan County, Texas. He grew up in the Marlin/Riesel area. John attended elementary school at St. Paul School at Perry, Texas; he later graduated Riesel High School. After high school, John joined the army and served in the army reserves. He was employed by...

Lillie Carroll Foley

Lillie Carroll Foley

Dec 14, 2012

Lillie Carroll Foley, of the Farrar community, passed away at Providence Hospital in Waco on Friday, December 14, 2012, after a long, hard-fought battle of illness. She was 74. Visitation will be Saturday, December 15, 2012, from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. at the Groesbeck Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, December 16, 2012, at...