Obituaries

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...

Joyce Jeanette Bevill

Joyce Jeanette Bevill

Jul 15, 2025

Joyce Jeanett Leverett – Bevill, passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, peacefully at her home in Laguna Park, Texas, where she has lived the last 40 years. The daughter of J.H. Leverett and Pauline Rankin Leverett, she was born on May 17th, 1941, in Electra, Texas. Jeanett was 84 years young at the time of her passing.

Jeanett is survived...

Virginia Neelley

Virginia Neelley

Jul 12, 2025

Virginia Josephine (Massey) Neelley, 88, of Clifton, Texas peacefully passed away July 12, 2025.

Visitation: 5:00 to 7:00 PM, Wednesday, July 16 at Clifton Funeral Home

A celebration of Virginia’s life and faith: 2:00 PM, Thursday, July 17 at First Baptist Church Clifton, Texas. Burial will follow at Clifton Memorial Park.

Virginia was born January 20, 1937 in Temple, Texas to Thomas and...

Helen Terrell

Helen Terrell

Jul 12, 2025

Helen Gilstrap Terrell, 95, of Clifton, Texas, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Willow Park Nursing Home in Clifton, Texas. 

Helen was born on May 11, 1930, in Joplin, Missouri, to Fred and Ellen Gilstrap. She lived a long, full, and meaningful life, surrounded by the love of her family and friends.

Helen had a passion for gardening, was...

Maria Consuela Coronado

Maria Consuela Coronado

Jul 11, 2025

Maria Consuela Coronado, born on August 14, 1937, in Staples, Texas, passed away on July 11, 2025. A kind-hearted soul who dedicated her early years to babysitting many children in the community, Maria was always eager to lend a hand to anyone in need. Although her formal education ended after the third grade, as she had to work in the...

Marjorie Mae (Albrecht) Fulton

Marjorie Mae (Albrecht) Fulton

Jul 9, 2025

Marjorie Mae (Albrecht) Fulton, born on September 10, 1931 in Clifton, Texas to Henry and Rosie (Hruska) Albrecht. She passed peacefully on July 9, 2025 at Lutheran Sunset Home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, July 12, 2025 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Clifton. Burial will follow at Clifton Memorial Park. Visitation will be held one hour...

Wanda Jean Sedberry

Wanda Jean Sedberry

Jul 6, 2025

With hearts full of gratitude for a life well lived, we announce the passing of Wanda Jean Sadler Sedberry, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, friend and beloved member of our community. Wanda peacefully entered eternal rest on the 6th of July 2025 at the age of 73, at home surrounded by the love of her family.

Wanda was born on...

William Paul Manney

William Paul Manney

Jul 5, 2025

William Paul Manney, affectionately known as "Pastor Bill," left this world on July 5, 2025, just one day prior to his 86th birthday. He was born on July 6, 1939, in Wausau, Wisconsin, but he spent much of his adult life in Texas. With a career as an Insurance Regional Advisor followed by many years as a Licensed Local Pastor...

Steven Anthony Kimbley

Steven Anthony Kimbley

Jun 27, 2025

Steven Anthony Kimbley, 45, of Clifton, passed away on Friday, June 27, 2025. A Celebration of Steve's life will be held at 1:00 P.M. Sunday, July 13, 2025 at the Meridian Civic Center. (309 W. River St. Meridian, TX 76665)

The world smiled when Steven Anthony Kimbley was born in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 3, 1980. And it laughed, giggled,...

Lois Faye Ridings Campbell

Lois Faye Ridings Campbell

Jun 21, 2025

Lois Faye Ridings Campbell, a cherished member of her community and a devoted family matriarch, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2025, in Clifton, Texas. Born on October 7, 1941, Lois lived a life rich in love, faith, and musical talent.

Lois was passionate about singing and playing the piano, sharing her gifts with family and friends alike. She had a...

Barbara June Cone

Barbara June Cone

Jun 3, 2025

Barbara June was born to John A. MacKinnon and Beadie Pearl Seay MacKinnon on June 24, 1935 in Dallas, Texas. She grew up in Dallas and attended North Dallas Schools. When she was a Freshman in North Dallas High School, she met Jim Cone. They ended up in the same class when she was a sophomore and he was a...

Terry Lynn Smith

Terry Lynn Smith

May 29, 2025

Terry Lynn Smith, 73, passed away on May 29, 2025 at Willow Park Nursing and Rehab. Terry was born on February 22, 1952 in Buffalo, NY to Wilbur Martin and Margaret Ann (Bowman) Smith. Terry served our country from 1974 to 1988. Terry will be laid to rest at the Central Texas Veterans Cemetery (11463 State Hwy 195, Killeen, TX...

Jeane Henry

Jeane Henry

May 27, 2025

Jeane Henry, a beloved figure in the Clifton community, passed away on May 27, 2025. Born on July 3, 1937, in Dublin, Texas, Jeane spent her formative years in her hometown, where she attended school and laid the groundwork for a life marked by love and dedication. Her passion for family and commitment to her work guided her through a...

Nancy Fay Smith

Nancy Fay Smith

May 23, 2025

Nancy Fay (Strickland) Smith, 87, of Clifton, passed away on Friday, May 23, 2025 at Willow Park Nursing and Rehab. The full obituary is forthcoming. 

William Steven Douglas Brown

William Steven Douglas Brown

May 5, 2025

William Steven Douglas Brown, born on February 18, 1977, in Fairfield, California, passed away on May 5, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He lived a full life marked by hard work, humor, and devotion to his family.

William had a fulfilling career as a correctional officer, dedicating over 15 years to the prison system. He took pride...