Obituaries

Mary Marguerite Bergman

Mary Marguerite Bergman

Mar 4, 2026

Born on a cattle and sheep ranch in the Pottsville Community, Hamilton County, Texas, on January 6, 1922, the great-granddaughter of Norwegian and German immigrants. Died peacefully March 4, 2026 at the age of 104.

Visitation: 1:15 p.m. and Memorial Service: 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at the First Presbyterian Church, 211 S. Avenue G (Highway 6), Clifton, Texas;...

Billy Gene Meinkowsky

Billy Gene Meinkowsky

Feb 27, 2026

Billy Gene Meinkowsky, 63, of Clifton, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on February 27, 2026.Billy was born on July 23, 1962, in Clifton, Texas, and was a proud lifelong member of the community he loved so deeply. He graduated from Clifton High School in 1980, where he left his mark both on and off the field....

David Loyd Holliday

David Loyd Holliday

Feb 23, 2026

David Loyd Holliday, 54, of Hewitt, Texas, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 23, 2026, surrounded by his family.

He was born on September 26, 1971, in Naples, Texas, to Willard Loyd Holliday, Jr. and Carolyn Keith Holliday. He graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School in 1990 and went on to become a co-owner of Swift Uniforms in Waco, Texas, where...

Paige Patterson

Paige Patterson

Feb 21, 2026

Paige Patterson, 66, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026 in Longview, TX. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Friday, February 27, 2026 at Rockwood Cemetery in Rockwood, TX. Refreshments and desserts will be served at the Rockwood Community Center directly following the service.

David Burriola Lopez

David Burriola Lopez

Feb 11, 2026

David Burriola Lopez, born June 20, 1945, passed away on February 11, 2026 after a brave and prolonged battle with illness. He was surrounded by family and loved ones, with his fighting spirit intact. A devoted father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, David often said he enjoyed life to the fullest, and anyone who knew him—even for a single day—knew...

Billy Atwood

Billy Atwood

Jan 30, 2026

Billy J. Atwood, 71, of Clifton, passed away on Friday, January 30, 2026. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 P.M., Saturday, February 7, 2026 at Clifton Memorial Park. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at Clifton Funeral Home (12:00-12:45).

Billy was born on August 13, 1954, in Wichita Falls, Texas. He spent his early years in...

Oscar Bailey

Oscar Bailey

Jan 28, 2026

Oscar Levi Bailey, 96, passed away on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, February 5, 2026 at Clifton Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Clifton Memorial Park. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service (1:00 P.M.).

Oscar was born on September 7, 1929 in China Spring, TX....

George W. Lanmon

George W. Lanmon

Jan 27, 2026

George W. Lanmon, born on September 17, 1939, passed away on January 27, 2026. He was known for his career as a mechanic and had a passion for restoring cars. George enjoyed going to car shows where he could share his love for automobiles with fellow enthusiasts. In his younger days, he also loved to water ski, making memories out...

Thomas J. Shain

Thomas J. Shain

Jan 25, 2026

Thomas J. Shain, fondly known as T.J., departed this life on January 25, 2026, at the age of 76. He was born on June 11, 1949, to Lewis G. Shain and Wilfrieda Josten Shain in Tilden, Nebraska, and was raised in the small town of Elgin, Nebraska.

While in Nebraska he married Rose Marie Werner in 1968. In 1971 their daughter,...

Billy Britton

Billy Britton

Jan 24, 2026

Billy Joe Britton, of Clifton, Texas, passed away on January 24, 2026, at the age of 65.

Born on April 25, 1960, in Alameda County, California, Billy Joe Britton came into the world during a season of movement and hard work. Shortly before his birth, his parents had relocated from Texas to California, where his father worked at Montgomery Ward in...

Jimmie Edward Perry

Jimmie Edward Perry

Jan 21, 2026

Jimmie Edward Perry, a beloved father and cherished husband, passed away on January 21, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of warmth and laughter that will forever echo in the hearts of all who knew him. Born on August 31, 1935, Jimmie grew up to become not only a devoted family man but also a distinguished court reporter at the Dallas...

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...