Obituaries

Elizabeth Vallejo

Elizabeth Vallejo

Nov 7, 2025

Elizabeth (Villarreal) Vallejo, 62, passed away on Friday, November 7, 2025. Services are pending at this time. The full obituary is forthcoming. 

Jackie Faye Lawson

Jackie Faye Lawson

Nov 7, 2025

Jackie Faye Lawson, 79, passed away on Friday, November 7, 2025. Services are peding at this time. The full obituary is forthcoming. 

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...

Jan Dansby

Jan Dansby

Oct 1, 2025

Clair Jan Dansby, 73, passed away on October 1, 2025. The full obituary is forthcoming. 

Jerry Wall

Jerry Wall

Sep 23, 2025

Jerry Lee Wall, 79, passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025. Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 P.M. Thursday, September 25, 2025 at Clifton Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M., Friday, September 26, 2025 at the First Baptist Church (Clifton) with a second visitation one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will follow...

Connie Elkins

Connie Elkins

Sep 21, 2025

Constance “Connie” Amelie D’Arensbourg Elkins passed away peacefully at her home in Clifton, Texas, on her own terms, surrounded by the people and land she loved. She left this world with her trademark twinkle and enduring spirit, just as she had lived for 95 remarkable years.

The Rosary will be recited at 6:00 P.M. on Monday, September 29, 2025, at Clifton...

Clyde Williams

Clyde Williams

Sep 17, 2025

Clyde Ray Williams, born on October 11, 1946, in Waco, Texas, passed away on September 17, 2025, in Marble Falls, Texas. He was the son of Jack Ellison and Lola Mae Williams. Clyde served his country in the United States Air Force.

Clyde is survived by his daughter, Terri Michener, and son-in-law, Brian Michener. He also leaves behind his grandchildren, Devin...

Fran Amundson

Fran Amundson

Sep 12, 2025

Fran Amundson, a beloved figure in her community, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 12, 2025, at Goodall-Witcher Hospital in Clifton, Texas. Born on September 22, 1940, in Statesville, Tennessee, Fran moved to Texas in 1956, where she completed her education at Adamson High School in Dallas.

In June of 1973, Fran embarked on a new journey by enrolling in Truman's...

Joan Evans

Joan Evans

Aug 11, 2025

Joan Evans, 77 years young, passed peacefully from this life on Monday, August 11, 2025 surrounded by the love of her family. A devoted nurse, Joan dedicated decades to caring for others with skill, compassion, and an open heart.

Beyond her calling, Joan’s greatest joy was her family. She was a loving wife, a proud mom, and the cherished “Grams” whose...

Dale Allan Lancaster

Dale Allan Lancaster

Aug 1, 2025

Dale Allan Lancaster, born on July 10, 1948, in Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2025. He graduated from Permian High School in 1967 and went on to serve our country during the Vietnam era, embodying a spirit of dedication and service. Dale was a true jack of all trades, known for his ability to tackle any...

Wiley Pierce

Wiley Pierce

Jul 31, 2025

Clifton, Texas - With deep sorrow we announce the death of Wiley Pierce, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend on July 31st, 2025. Born June 7th, 1936 in San Marcos, Texas, after growing and living in Bosque County, he dedicated 34 years of his life to his career with Central Freight Lines as a celebrated line driver.

Wiley married the love...

Maxie Wallace

Maxie Wallace

Jul 24, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Robert Maxie Wallace, 85, of Clifton, Texas, on July 24, 2025. Maxie was born on September 16, 1939, in Clifton, Texas, to Price William and Juanita Faye (Pendleton) Wallace, both of whom preceded him in death.

In December of 1963, while on leave home, Maxie met Montrel Davis "M.D." Shrader...

Kate Everett

Kate Everett

Jul 23, 2025

Ruby Kate Crocker Everett, 97, passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 in Hillsboro, TX. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Monday, July 28, 2025 at Clifton Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Smith Bend Coon Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Kate was born April 10, 1928 in...

John Finstad

John Finstad

Jul 22, 2025

John Edgar Finstad passed away peacefully at home on July 22, 2025 surrounded by his daughter, Jona who spoiled him rotten, Mandy, Janey, and the hospice chaplain. 

John was born in Clifton, Texas to parents Edgar Clarence Finstad and Jewel Blanche Sparks. He grew up in Cranfills Gap, Texas where he attended church at St. Olaf Lutheran, where he was baptized...