Obituaries

Sep 21, 2024

Michaela Brooker (Covey), 38, of Waco, Texas, passed away on September 21, 2024. Private family services are pending at this time. 

Born December 5, 1985, she was the daughter of Roy D. Covey and Julie Ann (Williams) Covey.Michaela was known for her vibrant, free-spirited nature. Raised in Clifton, Texas, she had a passion for music and moments spent at the lake...

Sep 16, 2024

Lois Marie Degges, 77, passed away on September 16, 2024. No services are scheduled at this time. 

Aug 30, 2024

Guadalupe C. Tovar of Houston, TX passed away peacefully on August 30, 2024 at age 80. He is survived by his loving wife Dolores and their three children; son Jesse, daughters Angela and Stella; nine grandchildren, and numerous great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents Jesse Tovar, Sara Caballero; and several aunts and uncles. He was a...

Aug 30, 2024

Joyce Gayle Bergman passed away on August 30, 2024, in Clifton, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at Clifton Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Clifton Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

She was born October 22, 1934, in Hamilton, Texas,...

Aug 23, 2024

Ronald Gale Prueitt, known affectionately as Ronnie, passed away on August 23, 2024, in Clifton, Texas. Born on July 15, 1950, in Navasota, Texas, he was a cherished figure in his community and beloved by many.

Ronnie graduated from Yukon High School in 1968. He earned a Bachelor degree from Cameron College (1968-1972), a Master’s degree from...

Aug 15, 2024

Marvin Ray Patrick, born on January 1, 1979, in Clifton, Texas, passed away on August 15, 2024, in Waco, Texas. He was the beloved son of George Patrick and the late Linda F. Patrick. Marvin grew up in Cranfills Gap, Texas, where he was confirmed at the Lutheran Church and his academic and athletic studies, particularly in basketball, throughout...

Aug 10, 2024

Barbara Ann (Wallace) Epley Lee, 88, of Cranfills Gap passed away on Saturday, August 10. 2024. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, August 24, 2024 at St. Olaf Lutheran Church, Cranfills Gap.

Whew! Here I come, worn out, used up but I’ve lived my life to the fullest, giving my Lord &...

Aug 9, 2024

Ronald Paul Swenson passed away on Friday, August 9, 2024, at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Friday, August 16, 2024, at Clifton Funeral Home with Pastor Brian Barrett officiating. Burial will follow at Clifton Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at Clifton Funeral Home.

Ronald Paul Swenson...

Aug 7, 2024

Kenneth Ray Larson was born September 15, 1937 to Lee and Allene Larson who were Hereford cattle raisers and sharecroppers in Clifton, Texas.   As a child, Kenneth lived in an old schoolhouse where he was born, and because of this, he always commented that,“I never got out of the schoolhouse”.  Growing up he had many responsibilities on the farm,...

Jul 30, 2024

Carolyn (Barzak) Homerstad, 91, of Clifton passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, August 2, 2024 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church at Norse. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the Church. Burial will follow at Norse Cemetery.

Carolyn was born on July 26,1933...

Jul 26, 2024

Wayne Lee Montgomery, 85, of Cranfills Gap passed away on Friday, July 26, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at the Rock Church at 2680 CR 4145, Cranfills Gap, TX 76637. Visitation will be held from 5-7 P.M. Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at Clifton Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Jonah Cemetery...

Jul 24, 2024

Annelle Wells, 87, of Clifton passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, August 1, 2024 at Clifton Church of Christ. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will follow at Oswald Cemetery.

Annelle Oswald Wells was born on November 19, 1936,...

Jul 19, 2024

Kimberley Renee Dunn, age 54, passed away on July 19, 2024, in Clifton, Texas. Born on November 28, 1969, in Arlington, Texas, where she grew up, as an adult she lived in Mansfield, Texas, and finally moved to Cranfills Gap, Texas, where she called home. Kim was a beloved figure in her community, known for her generous spirit and...

Jul 13, 2024

Larry Neal Skinner passed peacefully at 4:30 PM on July 13, 2024. His final moments were spent peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Larry was born on August 5, 1945, in Waco, Texas to Edger and Lillian (Virgin) Skinner. Larry was known by many names to his family including Dad, Grandad and Uncle Larry. Larry was influenced by his...

Jun 23, 2024

Steven R. "Big O" Olson, 69, passed away peacefully at his residence surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Friday, June 28, 2024 at St. John Lutheran Church, Coryell City with Rev. Christopher Richmann Ph.D officiating. Burial will follow at St. John Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 P.M. Thursday, June 27,...

Jun 20, 2024

Donald David Haynes, 82, of Clifton passed away on June 20, 2024. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 from 5:30-7:30 P.M. at Clifton Funeral Home.  Military Honors will be rendered at 6:30 P.M.

Donald was born on April 30, 1942, in Anniston, AL, to Alton and Alma Haynes, He grew up in a...

Jun 18, 2024

Corina (Felan) Gloria 82, of Meridian, passed away on June 18, 2024. A service to honor Corina will be held at the Meridian Civic Center from 1:00-5:00 P.M. on Saturday, June 29, 2024.

She was born on January 29, 1942, Corina dedicated her life to helping others, a commitment evident in both her personal and professional life....

Jun 11, 2024

Barbara June Woods, 87, passed away Tuesday, June 11th 2024 in Clifton, Texas. She loved the Lord deeply and leaves behind a legacy of a life dedicated to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She is preceded in her death by her parents Clyde T and Mary M Feurt, husband over 55 years Lindie Woods, and is survived by...

Jun 10, 2024

Russell Eugene Persinger, 63, of Stephenville, Texas, passed away in Waco, Texas on June 10, 2024. Born on November 1, 1960, in Stephenville, Russell was the son of William Russell Persinger and Sandra Yvonne Boothe Persinger.

Russell traveled to Spain and Italy, as his father was in the Air Force. He later served his country in the...

Jun 7, 2024

Gwendolin Kay Halsell (Crawford) passed peacefully on June 7, 2024, at Providence Hospital in Waco, at 70 years old. A graveside service will be held at 5:00 P.M. Saturday, June 29, 2024 at Clifton Memorial Park.

Gwen was born February 23, 1954, in Montgomery, West Virginia but spent most of her life in Texas. She loved God...