Obituaries

Nov 13, 2021

Ray Damion Fry, 96, of Clifton passed away on Saturday, November 13, 2021. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9:00 A.M. Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at Holy Angels Catholic Church, Clifton. Burial will follow at the Central Texas State Cemetery, Killeen. Visitation will be held from 5:30-6:30 P.M. at Clifton Funeral home. Rosary will be recited at...

Nov 9, 2021

Kathleen Louise LaRoche Carpenter (Kathy), 78.937 years young, of Clifton, Texas, slipped the surly bonds of this mortal realm on Tuesday, November 9, 2021, leaving behind 14 giant-sized boxes of Cheerios from Sam’s Club, 27 frozen entrees, 12 frozen cheesecakes (also from Sam’s), one bottle of Kaopectate dated 1982, and multitudes of other random food and medicinal items that...

Oct 23, 2021

On Saturday October 23, 2021, Calvin Otto Goerdel, loving husband and father of three boys, passed away at the age of 89.

Cal was born on June 25, 1932 in Indian Gap, Texas to Otto and Hilda Goerdel. He was baptized on August 14, 1932 and confirmed October 27, 1946, both in Trinity Lutheran Church, Pottsville, Texas....

Oct 21, 2021

Penny Ann Blue, 74, of Clifton passed away on October 21, 2021. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Monday, October 25, 2021 at Lanes Chapel Cemetery.

Penny was born in Clifton, TX on March 22, 1947, to Otis A. and Vera (Vickrey) Blue. She attended school in Mosheim until the fourth grade and graduated...

Oct 10, 2021

Sidney Carrol Walker, 82, of Clifton passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2021 at his residence. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at the Bosque County Cowboy Church. There will be a meal provided one hour before the service at the Church (1:00 P.M.) Everyone is welcome and may bring a dish...

Oct 6, 2021

Dennis Allen Neel, 70, passed away on Wednesday, October 6, 2021. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Monday, October 11, 2021 at Lanes Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be held at 10:00 A.M. Monday, October 11, 2021 at Clifton Funeral Home.

Dennis was born in El Paso, TX to Clarence & Effie Neel and moved to...

Oct 4, 2021

Joe Wess Hill, 78, of Clifton passed away on Monday, October 4, 2021 at his residence. He is survived by his wife, Carol Hill; children, Dustin White, Amanda White, and Kayla Gillentine; brother, George Hill; nieces, Amy and Lucy; grandchildren, Trent, Eli, Lacen, Trevor, Lily, and Harbon.

Oct 2, 2021

Barbara Gail Gillaspie, 66, of Clifton, passed away on Saturday, October 2, 2021. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, October 9, 2021 at Clifton Funeral Home. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home (1:00-1:50 P.M.)

Barbara was born in Waco, Texas and lived there until she...

Oct 1, 2021

Sherman David Harris, Sr. ,74, passed away on Friday, October 1, 2021 at his residence. Arrangements are pending at this time.

Sep 28, 2021

Larry Wayne Anderson, known to many as “Shorty”, 76, of Clifton, Texas went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 28, 2021.  Graveside services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Monday, October 4, 2021 at the Rock Church cemetery in Cranfills Gap. Visitation will be held at Clifton Funeral home on Sunday, October 3, 2021, from 4:00 P.M....

Sep 20, 2021

Alfred D Covey, Jr., passed away on Monday, September 20, 2021 in Gatesville, Texas from Covid-19. He was surrounded by his family and cried out “Hallelujah” as he joined the saints waiting to march him into his glory.  He was 62. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, September 25, 2021 at the First United Methodist...

Sep 14, 2021

Valorie L. Westley, RN passed away September 14, 2021 at a nursing home in Huntsville, Texas. She was born in their farm home near Clifton, Texas by the local Dr. Goodall on October 1, 1939. She was 81. She is survived by her husband Hayden Westley and son Steven of Huntsville. Her grandsons are Brandon Westley and wife Katie...

Sep 14, 2021

William H. Dyson was born August 5, 1932 in Montgomery, Louisiana. He passed away September 14, 2021 peacefully under the great care of Goodall Witcher Hospital, Dr Phillips and Sunset Hospice.  A Graveside Memorial will be held at a later date.

William, or Bill, spent many years working in the oil fields drilling.  If you asked him...

Sep 9, 2021

Nelda White Grimes, 97, of Speegleville, passed away September 9, 2021 in Waco, Texas. Graveside services will be Wednesday morning at 11:00 A.M. with visitation prior to the service from 9:00 to 10:30 at Clifton Funeral Home. Burial will be at Clifton Cemetery, Clifton, Texas. Nelda was the 7th of 8 children born to Fred William Krueger and Martha...

Sep 8, 2021

Judy Kay Garcia passed away, Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at her residence. Services are pending at this time.

Sep 6, 2021

Laurel Paige Cross, 34, of Hewitt, TX passed away peacefully on Monday, September 6, 2021 after a lengthy illness with her parents by her side. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, September 26, 2021 at Cameron Park Club House 2601 N. University Parks Drive, Waco, TX 76708. In lieu of flowers, you may donate...

Sep 5, 2021

It is with deep sorrow we announce the passing of Mary Emma Day, age 73 of Oakwood TX.  Funeral services will be at Clifton Funeral Home in Clifton, TX. Visitation at 10:00 am , services at 11:00 AM, brief graveside service at Smith Bend-Coon Creek cemetery to follow.

Mary was baptized and saved as a child and...

Sep 5, 2021

Charles Elton (Buster) Stevens, 93, of Clifton, Texas went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 5, 2021. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at Clifton Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Clifton Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour before service at 10:00 A.M.

Buster was born July 4, 1928,...

Sep 4, 2021

Patricia Jeane Adams, 82, passed away on Saturday, September 4, 2021. Arrangements pending at this time.

Sep 2, 2021

Bill Beck died suddenly at his home near Clifton early Thursday morning, September 2, 2021, in the arms of his beloved wife.   The devoted son, loving husband and father, passionate patriot, man of faith and abundant kindness, was 93.  Memorial services for Beck will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday,  July 23, 2022 at the First Presbyterian Church, Clifton....