Obituaries

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...

Feb 13, 2024

Larry Lee Kneller, 87, passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2024.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Carolyn Ann Kneller, his second wife, JoAnn Kneller, and his most recent wife, Grace Carolyn Kneller. Larry met and married Grace Carolyn on June 14, 2008, they had a wonderful life together until her death...

Feb 10, 2024

Lonnie Lee Ray, age 79, of Laird Hill, Texas, passed away on February 10, 2024, in Morgan, Texas. He was born on September 22, 1944.

Lonnie was known for his love of working with his hands, particularly wood and leatherwork. He was a familiar face at the Farmers Market, in Meridian, Texas, where he was fondly known...

Jan 29, 2024

Mary La Vaughn Marr, age 79, of Waco, Texas, passed away on January 29, 2024. She was born on August 13, 1944, in Valley Mills, Texas, to the late Owen and Lillian Harvey. Mary lived in Clifton for over 20 years before moving to Gholson and later Robinson. She spent her final years in Waco.

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Jan 21, 2024

LeAnne Campbell, age 66, of Waco, Texas, passed away on January 21, 2024. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Monday, February 5, 2024 at First Baptist Church, Clifton.

She was born on March 25, 1958, in Corpus Christi, Texas.

LeAnne attended school in Corpus Christi and later married the love of her life,...

Jan 17, 2024

Bryan Aaron Sanders (48), a devoted husband, doting father, loving son, big brother, good friend, avid outdoorsman, and successful businessman passed away following a brief illness on January 17, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 A.M. Saturday, January 27, 2024, at First Baptist Church, Clifton. Burial will follow at Lanes Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be held from...

Jan 17, 2024

Wilma Fay (Amundson) Meissner, 80, passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church at Norse. Burial will follow at Rock Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church From 10:00-11:00 A.M.

Wilma Amundson Meissner...

Jan 14, 2024

Surrounded by a loving family, Grace Carolyn (Crouch) Hackfeld Kneller, age 88, of Clifton, Texas went to be with the Lord on His day, Sunday, January 14, 2024. Carolyn was born in Waco, Texas on September 9, 1935 to LoVella (Baker) Crouch and Earl Crouch. She attended McGregor High School where she not only graduated Class of 1954 but...

Jan 13, 2024

George Ray Mitchell, 89, passed away on January 13, 2024 in Ocala, FL. Visitation will be held at Clifton Funeral Home on Friday, January 26, 2024 from 12:30-1:30. Private burial at Fairview Cemetery.

Jan 13, 2024

Mary Lou (Remington) Crawford, 95, passed away on January 13, 2024. She was born on December 17, 1928. Visitation will be held from 12:30-1:30 P.M. Thursday, January 18, 2024 at Clifton Funeral Home. Graveside services will follow the visitation at 2 p.m. Thursday, January 18, 2024, at Clifton Memorial Park.

Mary Lou was married to the love...

Jan 12, 2024

Don Ellison Cox of Clifton passed away peacefully at his home on January 12, 2024. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, January 20, 2024 at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 12:30-1:30 P.M. Saturday, January 20, 2024 at Clifton Funeral Home.

Don served in the U.S. Army from 1958-1978 and served in...

Jan 11, 2024

Paul Thompson Mangum, (79), of Clifton, Texas, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2024.

Paul was born to Granville and Irene Mangum, on March 24, 1944, in Clifton, Texas.  He was a two-time resident of Clifton, growing up and later returning in retirement. Growing up in Clifton, Paul was involved in Cub Scouts, singing in the church...

Jan 8, 2024

Barbara Lynn Whitney, born Barbara Lynn Rachuig on September 27, 1947, peacefully passed away on January 8, 2024, at the age of 76 in Waco, Texas. She was surrounded by her loving family. Barbara was a kind, loving, creative, proud, dedicated, and hardworking individual. Barbara is survived by her beloved husband of 58 years, Mark O Whitney, and her...