Obituaries

Oct 22, 2026

Oct 21, 2026

Jo Ann Grimland Wendt, 88, of Ft. Walton Beach, Florida, passed away on October 21, 2026. Arrangements are pending at this time. 

Oct 21, 2026

Danny Joseph Barr, 73, of Clifton, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. Arrangements are pending at this time. 

Oct 20, 2026

David Allen Stewart passed away on October 20, 2026, at the age of 41. He was born on December 8, 1984.

David split his childhood between Monroe, Louisiana, and Brunswick, Georgia. He graduated from Brunswick High School in Brunswick, where he was the backup quarterback during his senior year. David was always protective of his younger siblings and was deeply connected...

Oct 17, 2026

Dolores Miller (Marek) 94 of Clifton, Texas passed away peacefully at home on October 17th.

Born in Dallas, Texas to George and Dorris Rosser, She is survived by her children Deborah Dawkins, William L Johnson III (Rebecca), Rebecca Anderson (Dee), George Johnson (Vicki) Benjamin Johnson (Jan), Stepsons Louis Miller (Betty) and Jerry Miller (Maribess), and her sister Dianne Young. She had...

Oct 14, 2026

Patricia Gayle Wessels Vickrey, 84 years of age, was born 9-14-1942 and died 10-14-2026. Patricia was known as Patty. 

She is survived by her husband, Albert Worth (A.W.), Daughter Letricia Vickrey Keck whose husband is Mike Keck, and son Clifton Shad Vickrey. Her favorite story to tell was about the timing of her and A.W.’s birth. She was born in New...

Oct 11, 2026

Alvildia Mae (Casey) Leake, born May 27, 1943, passed away on October 11, 2026, at the age of 83.

Born and raised in Clifton, Texas, Alvildia attended Clifton School and remained deeply connected to the place and people that shaped her life. In 1962, she married Oscar Meador and they had 12 children. She was a cook for most of her...

Oct 8, 2026

James Daniel Case, 81, of Valley Mills, passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at Willow Park Nursing and Rehab. The full obituary is forthcoming. 

Sep 28, 2026

(Millard) Bruce Sadler passed away unexpectedly on September 28, 2026, at the age of 62. Born on September 17, 1964, in Clifton, Bruce was the son of Sonny Sadler and Shirley Canuteson Sadler. He grew up in Clifton and graduated from Clifton High School in 1983 and T.S.T.I. in Waco in 1985.

Bruce is survived by his mother Shirley Sadler of...

Sep 27, 2026

Sergio Alejandro Arreola Valenzuela passed away on September 27, 2026, at the age of 73. Born on April 18, 1953, Sergio lived a life marked by hard work, devotion to family, and a warm sense of humor that brought joy to those around him.

Sergio was educated at Escuela Altamirano in Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas. Over the years, he built a life...

Sep 24, 2026

Gary Swenson passed away on September 24, 2026, at the age of 81.

Born on March 10, 1945, in Cleveland, Mississippi, Gary was the son of Vernon Swenson and Tina Banchetti Swenson. He grew up in Clifton and graduated from Clifton High School in 1963. That same year, in August, he entered Texas Lutheran College on football and baseball scholarships. He...

Sep 24, 2026

Amy Fry Green passed away at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Hillcrest on September 24, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of love, memories, and the many lives she touched along the way. 

Amy was born in Toledo, Ohio, on October 15, 1960, to Ray and Dorris Fry. She graduated from Clifton High School in 1978. On June 12, 1982,...

Sep 12, 2026

John Douglass Holt of Clifton, Texas, passed away on September 12, 2026, at the age of 82. 

John was born on December 30, 1943, in Clifton to John Henry Holt and Ruby Lee Holt. He attended Clifton schools and was a member of Fairfield Baptist Church. John began his railroad career with the Katy Railroad in 1964 and retired from Union...

Sep 12, 2026

Anita Ruth (Wiederaenders) Diebenow passed away on September 12, 2026. She is missed by her family, her friends, and her church. Anita was committed to serving others throughout her life – in her family, in her professional career and as a vocation. Her family asks that you remember them in your prayers.

Anita was born on January 30, 1946 in San...

Sep 7, 2026

Stephanie Roxanne Mize was born on September 3, 1973 and passed away on September 7, 2026. She gained her wings and eternal peace at one of her favorite places on Earth, The Hideaway. She left Earth the same way she chose to live, spending time with family and those whom she loved. Love was the main force in Stephanie’s life;...

Sep 6, 2026

Donald “Don” Lee Lawson, born October 25, 1945, passed away on September 6, 2026. He leaves behind a life full of service, family, laughter, and the kind of stories that could keep a room smiling long after he finished telling them.

Don grew up in Anna and Melissa, Texas, and graduated from South Oak Cliff in 1964. He went on to...

Aug 31, 2026

Betty Clarice Nelson passed away peacefully on August 31, 2026, with her family by her side. She was born on January 20, 1939. Clarice will be remembered as a strong Christian woman whose life was marked by hard work, devotion to her family, faithful service to her church, and a warm, spirited personality. She was beautiful inside and out, always...

Aug 27, 2026

Harold W. Leigh passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on August 27, 2026. He was born on August 3, 1938, in Temple, Texas, and grew up in Pendleton, Texas.

Harold graduated from Troy High School in 1956 and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from the University of Texas in 1962. He built his career as...

Aug 24, 2026

Vernon Ray “Pat” Erickson, 88, of Clifton, went to be with the Lord on August 24, 2026, after a long and fruitful life. He passed peacefully in the memory care unit at Lutheran Sunset Ministries, surrounded by his family.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, August 27, 2026, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Clifton. Visitation will begin at...

Aug 21, 2026

Surrounded by family, Sandy Gentry of Waxahachie, Texas, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on August 21, 2026. Born on June 10, 1944, to Gilbert and Helen Gentry in Waco, Texas.

Sandy graduated from Richfield High School in Waco, Texas. He went on to attend college before going to work as a salesman at Joe L. Ward Company in...