Obituaries

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...

2024

Peggy Peters, 92 passed away on June 10, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, June 15, 2024 at Our Savior's  Lutheran Church at Norse. Burial will follow at Norse Cemetery.

We are gathered here today to remember Peggy Ann Peters, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was born in Iredell, Texas on November...

Dec 31, 2023

Douglas Odell Finstad December 31, 2023. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, January 4, 2024 at Clifton Cemetery.

Douglas was born in Clifton, Tx. to Houston and Ruth Carlson Finstad. He graduated from Clifton High School and began his career as a Truck Driver for 44 yrs. retiring in 2001. Douglas loved working on...

Dec 30, 2023

Melissa Kay Aars, beloved wife, mother, and Oma, passed away after a brief battle with lung cancer on Dec. 30, 2023, at the age of 70. She was surrounded by her family.

Melissa was born on Oct. 23, 1953, in Fort Stockton, Texas. She met Alton Allen Aars at Clifton High School and the two were married...

Dec 24, 2023

Clara Dee Kleine Bronstad, 92, passed away on December 24, 2023 at Lutheran Sunset Ministries. A funeral service will be held at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church at Norse on Saturday, December 30th at 10:30 a.m. Burial will follow at the Norse Cemetery. Visitation will be at Clifton Funeral Home Chapel on Friday, December 29th, 4 to 6 p.m.

Dec 21, 2023

On December 21, 2023 Tommy Joe Nelson passed away peacefully in Clifton Texas. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Friday, December 29, 2023, at Whitney Memorial Park.

He leaves behind son Christopher Scott Nelson and wife Pam, 2 siblings Kerry Nelson Hicks and Nancy Carroll Cooke, 4 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, and friends....

Dec 20, 2023

Wade Stoker Degges, 82, of Whitney passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at his residence. No services are scheduled at this time.

Dec 18, 2023

Dorothy Humphries, 89, of Clifton, Texas passed away on December 18, 2023. Dorothy Lee Anz was born on December 25, 1933 in Clifton, Texas to parents, Charlie A. Anz and Lena Alice Meinkowsky Anz. She was one of eight siblings. She grew up on a farm in Womack, Texas. Dorothy attended Clifton Schools and graduated from Clifton High School....