Obituaries

May 25, 2024

Mary Ellen Ludwig of Clifton passed from this life following an extended illness Saturday evening, May 25, 2024, surrounded by family at Goodall Witcher Nursing Facility.  Services are at Immanuel Lutheran Church Clifton at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 29, 2024, with interment at Clifton’s Trinity Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation is scheduled from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday at Clifton Funeral...

May 23, 2024

Don Leroy Humphries, 89, of Clifton, Texas, passed away on May 23, 2024, in his hometown. He was born on November 4, 1934, in Clifton. Don was a proud Army veteran serving from October 27, 1954 til September 14, 1956. He attended Clifton Elementary, Clifton High School, and Clifton College before embarking on a career at Wilson Building Materials...

May 2, 2024

William "Bill" Burk Olson, age 83, of Robinson, Texas, passed away on May 2, 2024, in Waco, TX. He was born on February 19, 1941, in Clifton, Texas, to the late Charles and Sally Olson. Bill was a beloved husband, father, PaPa, brother, and friend.

Bill's career spanned 35 years as an electrician at the VA Medical...

May 1, 2024

David Clifton Megarity, Jr. went to be with his Lord on May 1, 2024. His wife of 62 years was at his side. David, a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle, was born on May 28, 1940 in Corsicana, Texas to David and Modena Megarity. He graduated from Corsicana High School in 1958. He completed his formal education...

May 1, 2024

Cathy Elaine McCaslin, 69, of Valley Mills, Texas, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on May 1, 2024. She was born on April 5, 1955, in Corsicana, Texas, to Lloyd and Sybil Baldwin.

Cathy was a loving wife, a devoted mother, grandmother, and a cherished sister. Known for her selfless nature and quiet strength, Cathy always...

Apr 12, 2024

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...

Apr 3, 2024

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;...

Apr 2, 2024

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...

Apr 2, 2024

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...

Mar 24, 2024

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...

Mar 20, 2024

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...

Mar 9, 2024

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...

Mar 4, 2024

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...

Feb 23, 2024

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...

Feb 13, 2024

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...

Feb 10, 2024

Lonnie Lee Ray, age 79, of Laird Hill, Texas, passed away on February 10, 2024, in Morgan, Texas. He was born on September 22, 1944.

Lonnie was known for his love of working with his hands, particularly wood and leatherwork. He was a familiar face at the Farmers Market, in Meridian, Texas, where he was fondly known...

Jan 29, 2024

Mary La Vaughn Marr, age 79, of Waco, Texas, passed away on January 29, 2024. She was born on August 13, 1944, in Valley Mills, Texas, to the late Owen and Lillian Harvey. Mary lived in Clifton for over 20 years before moving to Gholson and later Robinson. She spent her final years in Waco.

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Jan 21, 2024

LeAnne Campbell, age 66, of Waco, Texas, passed away on January 21, 2024. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Monday, February 5, 2024 at First Baptist Church, Clifton.

She was born on March 25, 1958, in Corpus Christi, Texas.

LeAnne attended school in Corpus Christi and later married the love of her life,...

Jan 17, 2024

Bryan Aaron Sanders (48), a devoted husband, doting father, loving son, big brother, good friend, avid outdoorsman, and successful businessman passed away following a brief illness on January 17, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 A.M. Saturday, January 27, 2024, at First Baptist Church, Clifton. Burial will follow at Lanes Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be held from...

Jan 17, 2024

Wilma Fay (Amundson) Meissner, 80, passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church at Norse. Burial will follow at Rock Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church From 10:00-11:00 A.M.

Wilma Amundson Meissner...