Obituaries

Jun 23, 2024

Steven R. "Big O" Olson, 69, passed away peacefully at his residence surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Friday, June 28, 2024 at St. John Lutheran Church, Coryell City with Rev. Christopher Richmann Ph.D officiating. Burial will follow at St. John Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 P.M. Thursday, June 27,...

Jun 20, 2024

Donald David Haynes, 82, of Clifton passed away on June 20, 2024. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 from 5:30-7:30 P.M. at Clifton Funeral Home.  Military Honors will be rendered at 6:30 P.M.

Donald was born on April 30, 1942, in Anniston, AL, to Alton and Alma Haynes, He grew up in a...

Jun 18, 2024

Corina (Felan) Gloria 82, of Meridian, passed away on June 18, 2024. A service to honor Corina will be held at the Meridian Civic Center from 1:00-5:00 P.M. on Saturday, June 29, 2024.

She was born on January 29, 1942, Corina dedicated her life to helping others, a commitment evident in both her personal and professional life....

Jun 11, 2024

Barbara June Woods, 87, passed away Tuesday, June 11th 2024 in Clifton, Texas. She loved the Lord deeply and leaves behind a legacy of a life dedicated to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She is preceded in her death by her parents Clyde T and Mary M Feurt, husband over 55 years Lindie Woods, and is survived by...

Jun 10, 2024

Russell Eugene Persinger, 63, of Stephenville, Texas, passed away in Waco, Texas on June 10, 2024. Born on November 1, 1960, in Stephenville, Russell was the son of William Russell Persinger and Sandra Yvonne Boothe Persinger.

Russell traveled to Spain and Italy, as his father was in the Air Force. He later served his country in the...

Jun 7, 2024

Gwendolin Kay Halsell (Crawford) passed peacefully on June 7, 2024, at Providence Hospital in Waco, at 70 years old. A graveside service will be held at 5:00 P.M. Saturday, June 29, 2024 at Clifton Memorial Park.

Gwen was born February 23, 1954, in Montgomery, West Virginia but spent most of her life in Texas. She loved God...

May 25, 2024

Mary Ellen Ludwig of Clifton passed from this life following an extended illness Saturday evening, May 25, 2024, surrounded by family at Goodall Witcher Nursing Facility.  Services are at Immanuel Lutheran Church Clifton at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 29, 2024, with interment at Clifton’s Trinity Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation is scheduled from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday at Clifton Funeral...

May 23, 2024

Don Leroy Humphries, 89, of Clifton, Texas, passed away on May 23, 2024, in his hometown. He was born on November 4, 1934, in Clifton. Don was a proud Army veteran serving from October 27, 1954 til September 14, 1956. He attended Clifton Elementary, Clifton High School, and Clifton College before embarking on a career at Wilson Building Materials...

May 2, 2024

William "Bill" Burk Olson, age 83, of Robinson, Texas, passed away on May 2, 2024, in Waco, TX. He was born on February 19, 1941, in Clifton, Texas, to the late Charles and Sally Olson. Bill was a beloved husband, father, PaPa, brother, and friend.

Bill's career spanned 35 years as an electrician at the VA Medical...

May 1, 2024

David Clifton Megarity, Jr. went to be with his Lord on May 1, 2024. His wife of 62 years was at his side. David, a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle, was born on May 28, 1940 in Corsicana, Texas to David and Modena Megarity. He graduated from Corsicana High School in 1958. He completed his formal education...

May 1, 2024

Cathy Elaine McCaslin, 69, of Valley Mills, Texas, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on May 1, 2024. She was born on April 5, 1955, in Corsicana, Texas, to Lloyd and Sybil Baldwin.

Cathy was a loving wife, a devoted mother, grandmother, and a cherished sister. Known for her selfless nature and quiet strength, Cathy always...

Apr 12, 2024

Ann Erickson was born February 18, 1944, in Waco to parents Basil G. and Elizabeth Mackie. She attended Waco schools and graduated from Waco High School in 1962.  She attended business college before her first job as a secretary at the Waco Veterans Administration Regional Office.  She later transferred to the Dallas office where she worked until she decided...

Apr 3, 2024

Donald Ray Forson, 68, of Clifton, Texas, passed away on April 3, 2024 in Waco. Donald was born on September 12, 1955, in Clifton, Texas. He is survived by his wife, Carol; son, Kyle; daughter-in-law, Fennelle; brother Barry Forson; sister Connie Mueller and a multitude of nieces and nephews. Donald was preceded in death by his mother, Gladys Forson;...

Apr 2, 2024

Donald Gene Hill, 86, of Clifton, Texas, passed away on April 2, 2024. He was born on September 24, 1937, in Carrollton, Texas. He grew up in Texas and Arkansas.

Donald proudly served in the Air Force, joining right out of Grand Prairie High School. He worked as a jet engine mechanic and helicopter operator, stationed in...

Apr 2, 2024

Joe Petzold, aged 72, of Clifton, Texas, passed away on April 2, 2024, in Clifton, TX. He was born on January 16, 1951, in Clifton, Texas, to Walter A. and Josephine (Zander) Petzold.

Joe was known for his kind and giving nature. He was often seen cruising around town in his wagon pulled by mules. He dedicated...

Mar 24, 2024

Ida Mae Sellers passed away on March 24, 2024, in Waco, Texas, at the age of 96. She was born on August 22, 1927, in Clifton, Texas.

Ida was a devoted and dedicated fan of the Dallas Cowboys and the Texas Rangers. She found joy in gardening and mowing her lawn. Ida was passionate about quilting and...

Mar 20, 2024

W. Tom Lane, 75, of Clifton passed away on Tuesday, March 20, 2024. Memorial services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, March 30, 2024 at Clifton Funeral Home.

Tom Lane was a man who loved God, his Country, and the 2nd amendment. He was born in Weslaco, Texas in 1948. He moved with his family to...

Mar 9, 2024

E.B. (Elbert) Gray, 90, of San Benito, TX, passed away on March 9, 2024, in Cross Plains, Texas. He was born on October 12, 1933 in San Benito, TX.

He was a proud Texas A&M University graduate of the class of 1956.

In 1956, E.B. married Patsy Gray in San Benito, Texas. They had four...

Mar 4, 2024

Mark Odell Whitney, 78, of Clifton, Texas, passed away on March 5, 2024. He was born on September 17, 1945, in Tyler, Texas. Mark was a proud, patriotic, funny, caring, accepting, honest, sincere, selfless, giving, provider, family man, and talker. Mark served in the Army for 28 years, achieving the rank of E7 Sergeant First Class Senior NCO. He...

Feb 23, 2024

Greta Ellen-Meta Essner (nee Biering) passed away peacefully on February 23, 2024, at the age of 90 in Clifton, Texas. She was born on February 26, 1933, in Bozeman, Montana. Greta was a positive, kind, generous, and accepting soul who cherished her upbringing in the countryside of Montana. She rode her horse to the Cottonwood one-room schoolhouse and graduated...