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Lois Ethel ‘Granny’ Goodwin
Lois Ethel “Granny” Goodwin, 96, of the Goodall-Witcher Nursing Center, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 28, at the facility. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, Jan. 31, at the Clifton Church of Christ, with Minister Matthew Martin presiding. Interment
will be at St. Olaf’s Old Rock Church. Lois Ethel Crow was born Jan. 3, 1910, in Wieland, to James Pearce Crow and Dorcus Ella (Wilkinson) Crow. She attended school in Wieland and later, East Texas State University in Commerce. On July 22, 1933, she married
William L. Goodwin, and the couple had six children. Goodwin worked as an LVN at Providence Hospital and Hillcrest Hospital in Waco. She was a member of the Church of Christ. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, and many different crafts, including beaded ornament making. Goodwin was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, three sisters, her daughter, Lana, and one great grandson. She is survived by her daughters, Jeanne and husband, Ed Tipton of Hurst; Wanda and husband Lee Baumeister of Bremerton, Wash.; Yvonne and husband Noble Chastain of Cranfills Gap; sons, Charles Goodwin and wife Kathy; Larry Goodwin and wife Norma Goodwin, all of Cranfills Gap; 15 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, one great, great-grandson, brother-in-law and sister-in-law Don and Bonnie Goodwin of Fort Worth; and numerous nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Clifton Funeral Home.
Lois Ethel ‘Granny’ Goodwin
Lois Ethel “Granny” Goodwin, 96, of the Goodall-Witcher Nursing Center, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 28, at the facility. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, Jan. 31, at the Clifton Church of Christ, with Minister Matthew Martin presiding. Interment
will be at St. Olaf’s Old Rock Church. Lois Ethel Crow was born Jan. 3, 1910, in Wieland, to James Pearce Crow and Dorcus Ella (Wilkinson) Crow. She attended school in Wieland and later, East Texas State University in Commerce. On July 22, 1933, she married
William L. Goodwin, and the couple had six children. Goodwin worked as an LVN at Providence Hospital and Hillcrest Hospital in Waco. She was a member of the Church of Christ. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, and many different crafts, including beaded ornament making. Goodwin was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, three sisters, her daughter, Lana, and one great grandson. She is survived by her daughters, Jeanne and husband, Ed Tipton of Hurst; Wanda and husband Lee Baumeister of Bremerton, Wash.; sons, Charles Goodwin and wife Kathy; Larry Goodwin and wife Norma Goodwin, all of Cranfills Gap; 15 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, one great, great-grandson, brother-in-law and sister-in-law Don and Bonnie Goodwin of Fort Worth; and numerous nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Clifton Funeral Home.
Jackie ‘Jack’ Lilborn Bryant
Jackie “Jack” Lilborn Bryant passed away on Thursday, Jan. 26, at home in McGregor. Funeral services were held on Saturday, Jan. 28, in the Clifton Church of Christ in Clifton, with graveside service following in Peebles cemetery in Livingston. Bryant was born Dec. 19, 1939, in Goodrich. He was preceded in death by his father, Lilborn Morse Bryant; and brothers, Bobby Ray Bryant and Robert Donald Franklin. Bryant is survived by his wife, Patsy Bryant of McGregor; son, Mike Bryant of Porter; daughter, Michele Millican and husband J.C. of Porter; grandson, Michael Bryant II of Porter; and granddaughters, Brandie Millican, Brittany Millican, and Brooke Millican, all of Porter. His extended family surviving him includes Jeff Fox and wife Monica of Knox City; Jennifer Buchanan and husband Michael of McGregor; grandchildren, Garrett Fox of Knox City, Gage Fox of Knox City, Aubrie Buchanan of McGregor; parents Mary Lavelle (Wilkenson) Dear and Wales P. Dear of Livingston; sisters Ola Faye Franklin of Livingston; Beth Mullins of Midlothian; brothers, Wales (Bubba) Dear of Woodville; step-sister, Patricia Thompson of Lufkin; step-brother, Dan Edward Franklin of Cleveland. Pallbearers included Greg Wilkinson, Billie Gerald Wilkinson, Roy Dean Wilkinson, Dean Alsobrook, Kenny Fangman, and John Rose. Honorary pallbearers were E.B. Gray, Pat Richardson, and Brian Cope. Funeral services were under the direction of Clifton Funeral Home.
Travis Eugene Bollier
Travis Eugene Bollier entered the presence of Heaven on Jan. 28. Memorial service was held on Wednesday, Feb. 1, at South Oaks Baptist Church in Arlington, with Rev. Dan Curry presiding. Interment
will be in the Clifton cemetery. Bollier was born in Ireland, Texas, Dec. 13, 1928. As the eldest of eight brother, much of his early life was spent working with his family in various farming endeavors in Texas. He was a man whose life exemplified hard, honest work and serving others. Bollier was a United States Air Force veteran, serving from 1945 to 1949, receiving an honorable discharge. He then served in the City of Dallas Fire Department for 25 years, retiring in January of 1979. The last 27 years have found him farming and ranching, selling real estate, and travelling with his wife of 58 years, Zelma. Bollier loved being a part of the lives of his family. He and Zelma were always proud and supportive of their three daughters’ accomplishments. His daughters were the apples of his eye, and through he might argue about being tied around their fingers, he knew it was true and loved them for it. He welcomed three sons-in-law into the family with open arms, and made them feel like his own sons. His grandchildren had a special place in his heart. He spent countless hours building play houses, repairing go-carts, and attending sports, drill team, and band events. He used his carpentry skills to make each of them special pieces of furniture that will remind them of his all of their lives. And he spent time with each of them, sharing his quiet wisdom about responsibility, happiness, and life. Bollier also loved serving God through the local church. He was baptized in 1966, and after many faithful years, was ordained as a deacon in 1983. His special calling was using his talents in carpentry and construction to assist his local church. No matter where he and Zelma lived, the church they attended always knew that he could be counted on to pitch in wholeheartedly. Whether it was turning the heater on at 5:30 in the morning, replacing windows, or helping build pews for the sanctuary, he could always be counted on. Even the neighbors knew and respected “Mr. Travis” for his servant’s heart. They could set their clocks by his early morning walks. And whether it was asking for help to build a workshed, or repairing the chain on a young person’s bike, he was the man to see. He never saw the need to retire from serving anyone who needed a helping hand, a good meal, or a safe, quiet place to worship the Lord. He was preceded in death by his grandchildren, Matthew and Meredith Nesbit; his parents, R.C. and Ida Overcash Bollier; and his brother, Jimmy Bollier Bollier is survived by Zelma Wallace Bollier; his three daughters and their families, Gloria and Glen McClour; Shirley and Ernie Hall; Marilyn and Mark Nesbit; grandchildren Shannon (Kennon) Garms, Edward (Cindy) McClour, Trent Hall; great-grandchildren Preston McClour and Megan Garms; and brothers Allen, Bob, Bill, Wesley, Odell, and Henry Bollier. Funeral arrangements were conducted by Clifton Funeral Home.
Margaret Polk Gloff
Memorial service was held Thursday, Feb. 2, for Margaret Polk Gloff, who passed away Jan. 30, in Walls Hospital in Cleburne. Gloff was 92 years old. V. Stevens from Rio Vista Church of Christ and David Tappe of Westhill Church of Christ of Cleburne officiated. Interment
was in the Clifton cemetery. She was born between Clifton and Cranfills Gap Dec. 20. 1913, to Lucian and Allie Mae Beach Polk. Following graduation from Clifton High School, she worked for her father in his restaurant and also as a switchboard operator before accepting W.O. Gloff’s proposal of marriage. The couple was married
in the preacher’s home on May 15, 1936 and had a honeymoon in New Orleans. Gloff was a devoted wife, mother, and homemaker. She loved to cook and try new recipes. Her family and guests liked to sample her endeavors. Collecting cookbooks was one of her hobbies. There were happy memories of having the visiting preacher for dinner. Church attendance at the Clifton Church of Christ was regular. Having four generations in church was a joy and blessing to her. She demonstrated a servant’s spirit as she cleaned the church building for many years with three children in tow, taught Bible class, and for over twenty years, took care of preparing the communion service. Bible study was an important pert of her life. She like to study her Bible lessons and read Christian books and papers. Gloff was preceded in death by her husband, her brothers and sisters, Beach Polk, Gerald Polk, Doris Christine Taylor of Clifton, and Johnie Doggett of Austin. She is survived by her children, Wayne Gloff, Darla Gloff Dill of Cleburne, and Harold Gloff of Bellingham, Wash. Her five grandchildren include Michael, Lorie (Hanshew), and David Gloff, as well as Diane Dill of Arlington and Devin Dill of Austin; great-grandchildren include Colton, Weston, Grant, Garrett, Madison Gloff, and Landon Hanshew. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Clifton Funeral Home.
Richard A. (Dick) Obenhaus
Richard A. (Dick) Obenhaus passed away on Friday, Jan. 20. Following a family burial at Austin Memorial Park, a Memorial Service will be held Jan. 24, at 11 a.m., at Weed-Corley-Fish Chapel, 3125 N. Lamar, with the Rev. June A. Wilkins of St. Martin’s Lutheran Church officiating. Obenhaus was born Nov. 9, 1920, in Chehalis, Wash., to Rev. G.A. Obenahaus and Clara Ramming Obenhaus. When he was two months old, his family moved to Wichita Falls, Texas, and later to Clifton. His childhood was spent in Clifton. After graduation from Clifton High School in 1938, he enrolled in The University of Texas at Austin. In July 1942, he graduated with a B.S. in Petroleum Engineering. That same month he received a commission as an Ensign in the U.S. Navy and married
Hazel Jewel Williams of Carthage. During WWII, Obenhaus served as an engineering officer and deep sea diver aboard the USS Ortolan, in the Pacific Theater. He remained in the U.S. Naval Reserve and retired as Lt. Commander after twenty years of service. Following WWII, Obenhaus worked for Magnolia Oil in east Texas and later moved to Austin where he was President and General Manager of Modern Floors. He was also involved with real estate investments. Obenhaus was a faithful Christian and a member of St. Martin’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Austin. He was an avid golfer and UT fan. Obenhaus enjoyed all outdoor sports, expecially those involved with boating. He was a member of the Austin Pawer Squadron, serving as Commander from 1981-82. While living on Lake Travis, he spent many happy hours growing and tending his bougainvilleas and other plants. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rev. G.A. Obenhaus and Clara Ramming Obenhaus; two brothers, Victor and Gerhardt; and two sisters, Ester Obenhaus and Clara Lee Nichols. He is survived by his devoted wife of 63 years, Hazel Williams Obenhaus; daughter, Vaughn Gross and husband William D. Gross of Dallas; son, Dick Obenhaus and wife Patti Obenhaus of Austin; son Joe Kelly Obenhaus of Austin; grandchildren, Jason Obenhaus of New York and Casey Obenhaus of Dallas; sisters, Geneva Kunkel and Anita Collier of Greenville, S.C.; nephews, Robert Gene Kunkel and wife Theresa of Salem, S.C., Donald Loy Nichols and wife Barbara of Dallas, Ore., and niece, Sandra Lee Al-Rawi of Greenville, S.C. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Austin, 4107 Spicewood Springs Road, Suite 100, Austin, TX 78759, 512-342-4700, 800-445-3261, or a charity of choice. Obituary and guestbook on-line at .
Ellen Henderson
Funeral services for Ellen Henderson, 81, of Clifton were held Monday, Jan. 30, at the historic Oswald cemetery, Brother Bill Schibler presiding. Henderson died Jan. 27, at the Goodall-Witcher Nursing Facility. Ellen Lanier Helm, a fourth-generation Bosque County resident, was born in Dallas in 1924 to Fielding and Ethel Helm. She attended public schools in Clifton, Hale Center, and Austin. After receiving a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Texas Tech, she worked as a reporter and photographer for the Galveston Daily News. After taking time out for child rearing, she worked as a nursing home inspector for the State, traveling all over the Texas Panhandle. She was married
to the late John T. Miller, Jr., a physician. They lived in Lubbock with their four children. Henderson returned to Clifton in 1979 and was married
to W. E. (Dink) Henderson, a longtime Bosque County resident. Together they raised cattle and farmed. Henderson always contributed to the communities in which she lived, and her interests were many. In Lubbock she served as a Brownie leader, a Junior Girl Scout leader and as a den mother for the Cub Scouts. In addition, she was involved with the Junior League of Lubbock, the Lubbock Medical Auxiliary, the League of Women Voters, and the Well Baby Clinic. Not one to be serious all of the time, however, she was also a member of the “We Play Dirty Bridge on Thursdays” group. In Clifton she was involved with numerous charitable organizations, including the Clothes Closet, the Bosque County Child Welfare Board, and the Mary Lola Bradstreet Brewer Community Foundation. She helped establish the Nellie Pederson Library where she helped to obtain funds for a bank of computers. She also worked with a summer reading program for children and helped the library to obtain grants for books. She was a member of the Garden Club and of the Magazine Club, before it disbanded after 100 years. She was a contributor to The Clifton Record, for which she wrote articles on local issues. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church. Her faith was deep. Henderson was a founding member of the Tin Building Theater at the Bosque County Conservatory. She served on the Board and was an acclaimed actress, who won “Best Actress” Omar Awards for her performances in “Arsenic and Old Lace” and “Little Old Ladies in Tennis Shoes.” Ellen loved to host cast parties at her home. She read voraciously, which contributed enormously to her understanding of the world. In her years at Goodall-Witcher she took up singing, astounding her children by recalling words to scores of songs and downloading lyrics from the Internet when she didn’t remember them all. Her great-grandparents Fielding and Dorcas Helm settled in Bosque County in 1872. In 1887 her grandfather Willis Helm founded The Merchant and Exchange Flour Mill of Clifton, which was the first steam-powered flour mill in the area. He also introduced the first steam-powered tractor to the county. Her father Fielding, a Clifton native, introduced a new variety of maize to Bosque County in the 1930s and spent considerable time in Washington, D.C. discussing his ideas about farm legislation with lawmakers. Henderson was preceded in death by her husband Dink and stepson Jon Henderson. She is survived by her sons John Tom Miller III of Austin and Paul Franklin Miller of Toluca, Mexico; daughters Ave Bonar of Austin and Margaret Ann Jorgensen and husband, Peter, of the Republic of Panama; stepsons Tom Henderson and wife, Dana, of Clifton; Billy Jack Henderson and wife, Genie, of Meridian; Mac Henderson of Hamilton; step daughter-in-law, Barbara Henderson of Meridian; and three grandchildren. For those who wish, the family suggests making contributions in her name to the Goodall-Witcher Healthcare Foundation, the Nellie Pederson Library, or the Bosque County Conservatory. Arrangements by Clifton Funeral Home.
Mildred Stanford Witte
Mildred Stanford Witte, 91, passed away Friday, Dec. 16, 2005, in Arlington. A graveside service was held in Boggy cemetery in Bosque County. Honorary pallbearers were her grandsons, Lee Witte, James Witte, David D. Witte, Todd Hoeft, Russell Witte, and Jeff Hoeft. Witte retired from the Arlington school district as a cafeteria manager in 1975 and then returned to her hometown of Cranfills Gap. She was active in community and church activities and enjoyed painting, gardening and quilting. Mildred moved back to Arlington in 1997, close to her two daughters. The family wishes to express appreciation to American Hospice Care and Town Hall Estates for their loving care and attention. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence, and one son, Jerry Witte. Survivors include her children, H.A. Witte of Granbury; Larry Witte of Houston; David Witte of Tulsa, Okla.; Judy Hoeft of Fort Worth; and Sue Ross of Grand Prairie. She was proud of her 14 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, and eight great-great-grandchildren. She was also survived by a sister-in-law, Jewel Williams of Meridian.
Erma Anderson
Erma Anderson, of Clifton, passed away on Jan. 23. Anderson was born to Ben and Emma Carsrud in Hartford, S.D., on Feb. 6, 1914. She was a life-long member of the Lutheran Church in which she was baptized and confirmed. On Oct. 8, 1933, she married
Adolph Anderson. They lived for some years in Lyons, S.D., in Omaha, Neb., and in Fairfield Bay, Ark. In retirement, they moved to Clifton where they resided in Rainbow Village and Clifton Lutheran Sunset Home. She was active in Trinity Lutheran Church of Clifton, as long as her health permitted. Upon her death, she willed her body to medical science. Anderson was preceded in death by her husband, Adolph; by a daughter, Harriet Smith; by brothers Lloyd, Albert, and Gordon; and by a sister, Myrtle Dryer. She is survived by her sons, the Rev. Harvey Anderson of San Clemente, Calif., and Dr. Paul Anderson of Corrales, N.M.; and by two grandsons; three granddaughters; and thirteen great-grandchildren.
