All Obituaries

Ann Erickson was born February 18, 1944, in Waco to parents Basil G. and Elizabeth Mackie. She attended Waco schools and graduated from Waco High School in 1962.  She attended business college before her first job as a secretary at the Waco Veterans Administration Regional Office.  She later transferred to the Dallas office where she worked until she decided to attend community college and the University of Texas at Arlington.  While going to school part time, she worked at a...

Donald Ray Forson, 68, of Clifton, Texas, passed away on April 3, 2024 in Waco. Donald was born on September 12, 1955, in Clifton, Texas. He is survived by his wife, Carol; son, Kyle; daughter-in-law, Fennelle; brother Barry Forson; sister Connie Mueller and a multitude of nieces and nephews. Donald was preceded in death by his mother, Gladys Forson; father, Woodrow Forson; and sister, Sandra Johnson. Donald was an inspiration to many as he bravely battled cancer for 16 years. Despite the...

Donald Gene Hill, 86, of Clifton, Texas, passed away on April 2, 2024. He was born on September 24, 1937, in Carrollton, Texas. He grew up in Texas and Arkansas. Donald proudly served in the Air Force, joining right out of Grand Prairie High School. He worked as a jet engine mechanic and helicopter operator, stationed in various locations including Missouri, Mississippi, New Hampshire, Nevada, Japan, Korea, Vietnam, Philippines, and England. After retiring from the Air Force, Donald...

Joe Petzold, aged 72, of Clifton, Texas, passed away on April 2, 2024, in Clifton, TX. He was born on January 16, 1951, in Clifton, Texas, to Walter A. and Josephine (Zander) Petzold. Joe was known for his kind and giving nature. He was often seen cruising around town in his wagon pulled by mules. He dedicated his time to volunteering at the Central Texas Youth Fair. Joe is preceded in death by his parents, Walter A. and Josephine Petzold, and his brother, Carl Petzold. Funeral services...

Ida Mae Sellers passed away on March 24, 2024, in Waco, Texas, at the age of 96. She was born on August 22, 1927, in Clifton, Texas. Ida was a devoted and dedicated fan of the Dallas Cowboys and the Texas Rangers. She found joy in gardening and mowing her lawn. Ida was passionate about quilting and making homemade pickles. She enjoyed walking at the Lake Air Mall until it closed, then she and her friends continued walking around the Richland Mall, for daily activities and fun. Ida is...

W. Tom Lane, 75, of Clifton passed away on Tuesday, March 20, 2024. Memorial services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, March 30, 2024 at Clifton Funeral Home. Tom Lane was a man who loved God, his Country, and the 2nd amendment. He was born in Weslaco, Texas in 1948. He moved with his family to Austin in 1962. Graduating from Austin High in 1966 he then joined the Navy to participate in the Vietnam War. During his time stationed in Washington State, he met and Married Florence E....

E.B. (Elbert) Gray, 90, of San Benito, TX, passed away on March 9, 2024, in Cross Plains, Texas. He was born on October 12, 1933 in San Benito, TX. He was a proud Texas A&M University graduate of the class of 1956. In 1956, E.B. married Patsy Gray in San Benito, Texas. They had four children. He served in the Air Force as an Industrial Hygienist, where his military career took the family to numerous locations. He then worked for ARAMCO in Saudi Arabia, until he and Pat returned to...

Mark Odell Whitney, 78, of Clifton, Texas, passed away on March 5, 2024. He was born on September 17, 1945, in Tyler, Texas. Mark was a proud, patriotic, funny, caring, accepting, honest, sincere, selfless, giving, provider, family man, and talker. Mark served in the Army for 28 years, achieving the rank of E7 Sergeant First Class Senior NCO. He had a distinguished military career as an Airborne Paratrooper, Mortars, and Tanker. Mark was awarded the Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct...

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 with honors through 8th grade. Greta attended 3 years at Bozeman High School and graduated from Manhattan High School in 1950. She...

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 on January 14, 2024. He will be lovingly remembered by his Children, Cindy D. Archer (Gary), Linda Staley (Gary), Kirk. A. Kneller (Sue); Step-children,...