Obituaries

Oct 3, 2024

Betty Ann Smith passed peacefully on Oct 3, 2024, at the age of 94. She was a longtime resident of Woodway, TX; of the Smith Bend community in Bosque County, TX; and of Houston, TX. She was born Dec 3, 1929, in Dublin, Virginia to Mary Elizabeth Kroeger and Andrew Galbreath Bell, and grew up in East Tennessee.

At the age...

Sep 30, 2024

Nancy Gribble, born on December 23, 1943, was a remarkable individual whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many around her. She passed away peacefully on September 30,2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, creativity, and resilience. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 P.M. Monday, October 7, 2024 at Clifton Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Terrell Cemetery. Visitation...

Sep 25, 2024

Victoria June Paulson of Clifton, TX passed away on September 25, 2024. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Monday, September 30, 2024 at Clifton Memorial Park. Visitation will be held from 9:00-9:45 A.M. Monday, September 30, 2024 at Clifton Funeral Home.

Vickie was born on December 9, 1952. She graduated from Grand Prairie High School in 1971. After graduation,...

Sep 25, 2024

Larry Cornelious Cox passed away peacefully in his home on September 25, 2024 at the age of 82. 

 Larry was born to Wanda Fincher Cox and Marshall Cox on December 7, 1941 in Girard, Texas. Larry grew up in Jayton, Texas where he was active in 4-H, Boy Scouts, UIL, football, basketball, and track and field. He began his tenure at...

2024

Debra Joan Lane, 67, passed away on September 23, 2024 at her residence. Services are pending at this time. 

Sep 23, 2024

Joyce Laverne Thiele (Cross), born on July 18, 1943, in Waco, Texas, passed away peacefully at the age of 81, on September 23, 2024, in Clifton, Texas. Joyce was a beloved member of the community, known for her deep commitment to local heritage groups including the Mary West United Daughters of the Confederacy and the Daughters of the Republic of...

Sep 21, 2024

Michaela Brooker (Covey), 38, of Waco, Texas, passed away on September 21, 2024. Private family services are pending at this time. 

Born December 5, 1985, she was the daughter of Roy D. Covey and Julie Ann (Williams) Covey.Michaela was known for her vibrant, free-spirited nature. Raised in Clifton, Texas, she had a passion for music and moments spent at the lake...

Sep 16, 2024

Lois Marie Degges, 77, passed away on September 16, 2024. No services are scheduled at this time. 

Aug 30, 2024

Guadalupe C. Tovar of Houston, TX passed away peacefully on August 30, 2024 at age 80. He is survived by his loving wife Dolores and their three children; son Jesse, daughters Angela and Stella; nine grandchildren, and numerous great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents Jesse Tovar, Sara Caballero; and several aunts and uncles. He was a...

Aug 30, 2024

Joyce Gayle Bergman passed away on August 30, 2024, in Clifton, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at Clifton Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Clifton Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

She was born October 22, 1934, in Hamilton, Texas,...

Aug 23, 2024

Ronald Gale Prueitt, known affectionately as Ronnie, passed away on August 23, 2024, in Clifton, Texas. Born on July 15, 1950, in Navasota, Texas, he was a cherished figure in his community and beloved by many.

Ronnie graduated from Yukon High School in 1968. He earned a Bachelor degree from Cameron College (1968-1972), a Master’s degree from...

Aug 15, 2024

Marvin Ray Patrick, born on January 1, 1979, in Clifton, Texas, passed away on August 15, 2024, in Waco, Texas. He was the beloved son of George Patrick and the late Linda F. Patrick. Marvin grew up in Cranfills Gap, Texas, where he was confirmed at the Lutheran Church and his academic and athletic studies, particularly in basketball, throughout...

Aug 10, 2024

Barbara Ann (Wallace) Epley Lee, 88, of Cranfills Gap passed away on Saturday, August 10. 2024. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, August 24, 2024 at St. Olaf Lutheran Church, Cranfills Gap.

Whew! Here I come, worn out, used up but I’ve lived my life to the fullest, giving my Lord &...

Aug 9, 2024

Ronald Paul Swenson passed away on Friday, August 9, 2024, at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Friday, August 16, 2024, at Clifton Funeral Home with Pastor Brian Barrett officiating. Burial will follow at Clifton Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at Clifton Funeral Home.

Ronald Paul Swenson...

Aug 7, 2024

Kenneth Ray Larson was born September 15, 1937 to Lee and Allene Larson who were Hereford cattle raisers and sharecroppers in Clifton, Texas.   As a child, Kenneth lived in an old schoolhouse where he was born, and because of this, he always commented that,“I never got out of the schoolhouse”.  Growing up he had many responsibilities on the farm,...

Jul 30, 2024

Carolyn (Barzak) Homerstad, 91, of Clifton passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, August 2, 2024 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church at Norse. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the Church. Burial will follow at Norse Cemetery.

Carolyn was born on July 26,1933...

Jul 26, 2024

Wayne Lee Montgomery, 85, of Cranfills Gap passed away on Friday, July 26, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at the Rock Church at 2680 CR 4145, Cranfills Gap, TX 76637. Visitation will be held from 5-7 P.M. Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at Clifton Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Jonah Cemetery...

Jul 24, 2024

Annelle Wells, 87, of Clifton passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, August 1, 2024 at Clifton Church of Christ. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will follow at Oswald Cemetery.

Annelle Oswald Wells was born on November 19, 1936,...

Jul 19, 2024

Kimberley Renee Dunn, age 54, passed away on July 19, 2024, in Clifton, Texas. Born on November 28, 1969, in Arlington, Texas, where she grew up, as an adult she lived in Mansfield, Texas, and finally moved to Cranfills Gap, Texas, where she called home. Kim was a beloved figure in her community, known for her generous spirit and...

Jul 13, 2024

Larry Neal Skinner passed peacefully at 4:30 PM on July 13, 2024. His final moments were spent peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Larry was born on August 5, 1945, in Waco, Texas to Edger and Lillian (Virgin) Skinner. Larry was known by many names to his family including Dad, Grandad and Uncle Larry. Larry was influenced by his...