Obituaries

Jesusa Del Bosque

Jesusa Del Bosque

Jan 5, 2026

Jesusa Martinez Del Bosque, 93, of Clifton, went to be with the Lord on January 5, 2026 after living a long and fruitful life. She passed peacefully in the memory care unit at Lutheran Sunset Ministries where she had been well cared for. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Friday, Jan 9, 2026 at the Clifton Funeral Home...

Josephine Blum

Josephine Blum

Jan 5, 2026

Josephine Ella Mae Schronk-Eary-Blum, age 90, of Clifton, Texas, was peacefully called home to be with her Lord on January 5, 2026.

She was born on July 18, 1935, at home on Whites Way between Jonesboro and Hamilton, Texas. Josephine lived a life rooted in faith, love, kindness, and service to others. She walked humbly with God and reflected His love...

Loren "Gris" Griswold

Loren "Gris" Griswold

Dec 30, 2025

LOREN "GRIS" TALBOT GRISWOLD, 85, beloved husband, father, grandfather, friend, and neighbor, died on December 30, 2025. He was born February 28, 1940 in Houston, Texas. He was preceded in death by his father, Dean Griswold, mother Edna Mae Rose Badeaux, and stepfather Olin Badeaux. He was a proud Navy veteran serving 1959-1964 as a Mechanical Operator on the nuclear-powered...

Nathan Allen Benfer

Nathan Allen Benfer

Dec 24, 2025

Nathan Allen Benfer was born on May 29, 1976 in Clifton, Texas to Russell and Carla Benfer. Nathan went to his heavenly home on December 24, 2025, at the age of 49 years old and he was a resident of Gatesville,Texas.

Nathan was baptized on September 26, 1976 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Clifton, Texas. He affirmed his faith with confirmation...

Wilma Jean Johnson

Wilma Jean Johnson

Dec 22, 2025

Wilma Jean Johnson, 86, of Clifton passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, December 27, 2025, at Clifton Funeral Home in Clifton, Texas. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at the Clifton Memorial Park.

Jean was born on March 3, 1939, in Colorado City,...

Martha Gay Bergman

Martha Gay Bergman

Nov 27, 2025

Martha “Gay” Bergman, age 80, passed away peacefully in Clifton, Texas, on November 27, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Llano, Texas, in 1945, Gay moved to Marble Falls as a young child, where she grew up and graduated from Marble Falls High School in 1964. During her school years, she was a cheerleader, class officer, Student Council member,...

Ralph Dahl

Ralph Dahl

Nov 24, 2025

Ralph Loyd Dahl was born on September 22, 1933 and died on November 24, 2025. Visitation will be at First Baptist Church in Clifton at 1:00 pm in the Family Life Center. The funeral service celebrating Ralph’s life will be immediately after visitation in the First Baptist Church sanctuary at 2:00 pm. Burial will follow at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery in...

Carolina Aviles Trejo

Carolina Aviles Trejo

Nov 19, 2025

Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at Grace Memorial Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Clifton Memorial Park. Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 P.M. Monday, November 24, 2025 at Clifton Funeral Home.

Carolina Aviles Trejo was born in Taylor, Texas, and raised in Seguin, Texas. She later made her home in Clifton, Texas, where...

Paul Mitchell Reesing

Paul Mitchell Reesing

Nov 16, 2025

Paul Mitchell Reesing, 72, of Clifton, Texas, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on August 8, 1953, in Clifton, Texas, Paul lived a life defined by kindness, generosity, and a steadfast devotion to others.

Paul graduated from the University of Texas at Arlington with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. He spent more than...

Jerry Godby

Jerry Godby

Nov 10, 2025

Jerry Godby departed this mortal world in the early morning hours of November 10, 2025 at the age of 102, one month shy of 103. On Sunday night, under the attention of a hospice caregiver, he stated he was ready for death. In the early morning hours he passed beyond the veil.

“To sleep, perchance to Dream; aye, there's the rub,

For...

Jose Alvarado

Jose Alvarado

Nov 7, 2025

Jose Alvarado, 64, of Clifton, passed away on November 7, 2025. Mass will be held at 3:00 P.M. Friday, November 14, 2025 at Holy Angels Catholic Church, Clifton. Visitation will be held after the Mass at Clifton Funeral Home from 3:30-5:30. A second visitation will be held from 12:00-2:00 P.M. Saturday, November 15, 2025 at Clifton Funeral Home. Burial will...

Elizabeth Vallejo

Elizabeth Vallejo

Nov 7, 2025

Elizabeth Vallejo, born on September 10, 1963, in Abilene, Texas, departed from this world on November 7, 2025. Her journey in life was characterized by an unwavering dedication to her family, a tenacious spirit, and a selfless heart that touched the lives of many.

As a devoted mother, Elizabeth raised two sons, Eliazar and Christopher Vallejo, instilling in them the values...

Jackie Faye Lawson

Jackie Faye Lawson

Nov 7, 2025

Jackie Faye Lawson, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on November 7, 2025, at the age of 79. Born on January 17, 1946, Jackie grew up in Dallas, where she graduated from South Oak Cliff High School. In 1970, she moved to Laguna Park, where she would go on to leave her mark on the community.

Jackie was...

Edna Carlson

Edna Carlson

Nov 5, 2025

Edna Kleibrink Carlson, age 103, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2025, joining her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, her beloved husband Barney O. Carlson, and many dear family members and friends.

Born May 9, 1922, on a farm near Mosheim, Texas, to Fritz and Louisa Kleibrink, German immigrants, Edna was one of 13 children and part of the Greatest Generation....

Jane Marie (Craig) Williams

Jane Marie (Craig) Williams

Oct 30, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jane Marie Craig Williams on October 30, 2025. A graveside service will be held at the Williams family cemetery on November 7 at 11 a.m. followed by a reception at the main house on the Williams’ Texas Star Ranch.

Jane was born on July 3, 1941, in Madisonville, Texas, to...

Doris Jane Stevens

Doris Jane Stevens

Oct 29, 2025

Doris Jane Stevens, beloved professor of sociology at McClennon Community College in Waco, born on September 6, 1932, passed away on October 29, 2025, leaving a profound legacy in the field of education and in the lives of those she impacted. Doris was committed to harnessing the power of education to transform the lives of students, their families, and their...

Carla Anne Quinters

Carla Anne Quinters

Oct 9, 2025

Carla Anne Quinters, born on September 30, 1958, in Lubbock, Texas, passed away on October 9, 2025. She was raised in Coahoma, Texas, where she lived until 1982 before moving to Waco, Texas, and eventually settling in Valley Mills, Texas, in 1985.

Carla devoted her life to education, working as a high school teacher who taught English and Spanish at various...

Patsy Ann Grinie

Patsy Ann Grinie

Oct 7, 2025

Patsy Ann Grinie, 72, passed away on October 7, 2025. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Monday, October 20, 2025 at Clifton Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the graveside starting at 1:00 P.M.

Patsy Ann Grinie, 72, of Fort Dodge, Iowa, was born on September 30, 1953, in Gatesville, Texas, to Leo and Mildred Newman.

Patsy grew up and...

J. Weldon Smith

J. Weldon Smith

Oct 7, 2025

James Weldon Smith was born to Frank E. and Viola (Bronstad) Smith in Waco, Texas, December 14, 1929. He was baptized on January 26, 1930 at First Lutheran Church of Waco, and confirmed at Central Lutheran Church of Dallas.

Following graduation from Waco High School in 1947, Weldon studied at Clifton Junior College, Southern Methodist University, and Luther College in Decorah,...

Virgil Tindall

Virgil Tindall

Oct 3, 2025

Virgil Ross Tindall was born on July 5, 1938, in Cranfills Gap, Texas to Binous and Myrle (Grimland) Tindall. He was redeemed by the waters of baptism and grew up in the Gap, attending school, playing Lion football, and working hard at the family farm and local drug store and movie theater. Virgil could be found most afternoons dipping ice...