Obituaries

Jan 14, 2024

Surrounded by a loving family, Grace Carolyn (Crouch) Hackfeld Kneller, age 88, of Clifton, Texas went to be with the Lord on His day, Sunday, January 14, 2024. Carolyn was born in Waco, Texas on September 9, 1935 to LoVella (Baker) Crouch and Earl Crouch. She attended McGregor High School where she not only graduated Class of 1954 but...

Jan 13, 2024

George Ray Mitchell, 89, passed away on January 13, 2024 in Ocala, FL. Visitation will be held at Clifton Funeral Home on Friday, January 26, 2024 from 12:30-1:30. Private burial at Fairview Cemetery.

Jan 13, 2024

Mary Lou (Remington) Crawford, 95, passed away on January 13, 2024. She was born on December 17, 1928. Visitation will be held from 12:30-1:30 P.M. Thursday, January 18, 2024 at Clifton Funeral Home. Graveside services will follow the visitation at 2 p.m. Thursday, January 18, 2024, at Clifton Memorial Park.

Mary Lou was married to the love...

Jan 12, 2024

Don Ellison Cox of Clifton passed away peacefully at his home on January 12, 2024. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, January 20, 2024 at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 12:30-1:30 P.M. Saturday, January 20, 2024 at Clifton Funeral Home.

Don served in the U.S. Army from 1958-1978 and served in...

Jan 11, 2024

Paul Thompson Mangum, (79), of Clifton, Texas, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2024.

Paul was born to Granville and Irene Mangum, on March 24, 1944, in Clifton, Texas.  He was a two-time resident of Clifton, growing up and later returning in retirement. Growing up in Clifton, Paul was involved in Cub Scouts, singing in the church...

Jan 8, 2024

Barbara Lynn Whitney, born Barbara Lynn Rachuig on September 27, 1947, peacefully passed away on January 8, 2024, at the age of 76 in Waco, Texas. She was surrounded by her loving family. Barbara was a kind, loving, creative, proud, dedicated, and hardworking individual. Barbara is survived by her beloved husband of 58 years, Mark O Whitney, and her...

2024

Peggy Peters, 92 passed away on June 10, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, June 15, 2024 at Our Savior's  Lutheran Church at Norse. Burial will follow at Norse Cemetery.

We are gathered here today to remember Peggy Ann Peters, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was born in Iredell, Texas on November...

Dec 31, 2023

Douglas Odell Finstad December 31, 2023. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, January 4, 2024 at Clifton Cemetery.

Douglas was born in Clifton, Tx. to Houston and Ruth Carlson Finstad. He graduated from Clifton High School and began his career as a Truck Driver for 44 yrs. retiring in 2001. Douglas loved working on...

Dec 30, 2023

Melissa Kay Aars, beloved wife, mother, and Oma, passed away after a brief battle with lung cancer on Dec. 30, 2023, at the age of 70. She was surrounded by her family.

Melissa was born on Oct. 23, 1953, in Fort Stockton, Texas. She met Alton Allen Aars at Clifton High School and the two were married...

Dec 24, 2023

Clara Dee Kleine Bronstad, 92, passed away on December 24, 2023 at Lutheran Sunset Ministries. A funeral service will be held at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church at Norse on Saturday, December 30th at 10:30 a.m. Burial will follow at the Norse Cemetery. Visitation will be at Clifton Funeral Home Chapel on Friday, December 29th, 4 to 6 p.m.

Dec 21, 2023

On December 21, 2023 Tommy Joe Nelson passed away peacefully in Clifton Texas. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Friday, December 29, 2023, at Whitney Memorial Park.

He leaves behind son Christopher Scott Nelson and wife Pam, 2 siblings Kerry Nelson Hicks and Nancy Carroll Cooke, 4 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, and friends....

Dec 20, 2023

Wade Stoker Degges, 82, of Whitney passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at his residence. No services are scheduled at this time.

Dec 18, 2023

Dorothy Humphries, 89, of Clifton, Texas passed away on December 18, 2023. Dorothy Lee Anz was born on December 25, 1933 in Clifton, Texas to parents, Charlie A. Anz and Lena Alice Meinkowsky Anz. She was one of eight siblings. She grew up on a farm in Womack, Texas. Dorothy attended Clifton Schools and graduated from Clifton High School....

Dec 18, 2023

Ronnie Lee Erickson, 80, of Clifton passed away on Monday, December 18, 2023. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Friday, December 22, 2023 at Post Oak Cemetery with Pastor Brian Barrett officiating. You may meet at Clifton Funeral Home before the service to follow to the cemetery. We will leave at 12:30 P.M.

Ronnie was...

Dec 10, 2023

Pernie Wayne Stanford, 86, of Clifton, passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2023. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, December 16, 2023 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Clifton. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church (10:00-11:00). Burial will follow at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery.

Pernie was born on September 13,...

Dec 7, 2023

William Hale Pollard, 89, passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2023 at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Monday, December 18, 2023 at First Baptist Church, Clifton. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service at the church (9:00-11:00). Burial will follow at Oswald Cemetery.

Dec 7, 2023

Nellie Capps Elwell, 92, passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2023. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Monday, December 11, 2023 at First Baptist Church Clifton. Burial will be held at 2:30 P.M. Monday, December 11, 2023 at Bismark Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 P.M. Sunday, December 10, 2023 at Clifton Funeral Home.

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Dec 6, 2023

Mary Mann Treadaway, 97, of Clifton, Texas, passed away on December 6, 2023. Services are pending at this time.

She was born on May 2, 1926, in Lubbock, Texas. Mary was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Mary's love for reading was evident throughout her life. She was an avid reader who enjoyed trading books with friends,...

Nov 29, 2023

Carla Stanford, 67, of Clifton, Texas passed on November 29, 2023.

Carla Sue Robins was born on November 8, 1956 in Waco, Texas to Leo and Paulita Wedeking Robins. Carla was baptized in Church of the Master on March 31, 1957, in Waco, Texas. She was confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Waco, Texas. She attended Parkdale...

Nov 22, 2023

Roy Johnson, 64, of Gatesville passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2023. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at Clifton Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Jerry Smith officiating. Interment will follow at the Rock Church Cemetery in Cranfills Gap.

Roy was born on July 31, 1959 to the late Roy Edwin...