Obituaries
James Ray Grissett, Sr.
March 29, 2019
Funeral services for James Grissett, age 83, of Buffalo, will be held 2:30 P.M., Monday, April 1, 2019 at Bethel Baptist Church in Buffalo, Texas. Pastors Tuffy Loftin and Terry Skinner will officiate the service. Interment will be in the Grissett Family Cemetery. The Grissett family will receive friends Sunday, March 31st at the Walters’ Buffalo Funeral Home from 6...
Elinor "Nadine" Pickens
March 17, 2019
Elinor “Nadine” Pickens was born July 18, 1938 in Dew, Texas and passed away March 17, 2019 in Tyler, Texas. She was born to Riley Wallace & Tommie Herndon (White) Martin. She grew up in Dew. Nadine married the love of her life and lived the first of her married years in Teague and Dew. They built a home “in...
Darline Johnson
March 16, 2019
Darline Johnson, age 85, of Buffalo, Texas, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family March 16, 2019 in Bryan, Texas. Funeral services are planned for 11 A.M., Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at Walters’ Buffalo Funeral Home in Buffalo, Texas. Interment will be in Marquez Cemetery in Marquez, Texas. The family of Mrs. Johnson will be present to receive friends Tuesday,...
Bettye Ann (Rutledge) Meek
March 8, 2019
Bettye Meek, born January 3, 1932, went to be with Jesus on March 8, 2019 at 10 A.M. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eber and Thelma (Britton) Rutledge; siblings, Latriece Harper, Rev. James Rutledge, Jane Draper, Bob Rutledge and Buz Rutledge and son-in-law, John Hubbard. She is survived by her husband of nearly fifteen years, Henry Meek;...
Michael Anthony Alewine
March 7, 2019
Michael Anthony Alewine, age 61, passed away March 7, 2019 at his home in Houston, Texas. He was born April 29, 1957 in Fairfield, Texas to Martin James Alewine and Patricia Phelps. Michael was raised in Buffalo as a child and attended First Baptist Church in Buffalo. His family later moved to the Houston area where Michael graduated from Jersey...
Melvin Charles Laningham, Sr.
March 1, 2019
Melvin Charles Laningham, Sr., age 68, of Buffalo, Texas passed away Friday, March 1, 2019 following a courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded in love by his family when he left his earthly home to move on to his heavenly home. Melvin was born October 13, 1950 in Buffalo, Texas to John Sr. & Mae (Brown) Laningham. He was...
Wanda Louise Dodson
February 24, 2019
Funeral services for Mrs. Wanda Louise Dodson, 91, of Fairfield have been set for 2 pm, Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at the Walters’ Buffalo Funeral Home in Buffalo. A brief visitation will be held at the funeral home (from 1 pm until 2 pm) on the day of the service. A private interment will take place at the Dalton Cemetery...
Lawrence Maurice Hester
February 15, 2019
Lawrence Maurice Hester, age 79 passed away on February 15, 2019 in Nacogdoches, Texas. Funeral services will be held at Walters' Buffalo Funeral Home in Buffalo, Texas at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 19, 2019. Pastor Lloyd Lane will officiate the services. Visitation will be held Monday, February 18, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Walters' Buffalo Funeral...
James Mae Henson
January 11, 2019
James Mae Henson was born (October 27, 1927) and raised in Keechi, a community east of Buffalo. His parents were Oscar Wesley and Justine (Hartley) Henson. After graduating high school, he attended Sam Houston State College in Huntsville from 1948 until 1952 and, later, received his Masters Degree in 1957. He met his wife, Peggy, who was raised in the...
Judith Anne Dorsett
January 8, 2019
A service of remembrance for Judith Anne Dorsett, age 78, of Oakwood, will be held 11 A.M., Saturday, February 2, 2019 at Stewart Memorial United Methodist Church in Buffalo, Texas. The service will be officiated by Rev. Paula Behrens, pastor of the church. Judith Anne Dorsett was born August 26, 1940 in Houston, Texas and passed away January 8, 2019...
Joseph Thomas "Joe" Zapolski
January 2, 2019
Funeral services for Joe Zapolski, age 71, of Buffalo, will be held 1 P.M., Friday, January 4, 2019 at the Walters’ Buffalo Funeral Home in Buffalo, Texas. A private interment will be held at a later date. A brief visitation will take place 11 A.M. to service time Friday at the funeral home. Joseph Thomas Zapolski was born May 4,...
Thomas Junior Vann
December 31, 2018
Thomas Junior Vann was born October 7, 1934 near Buffalo, Texas in the Cedar Creek Community. His parents were Joseph “Jodie” & Theo Alyne (Davis) Vann. Thomas grew up in Buffalo and was a 1953 graduate of Buffalo High School. He then went on to earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration in 1957 from Sam Houston State University. Thomas...
Gary Burl Hocutt
November 19, 2018
Funeral services for Gary Hocutt, age 68, of Buffalo, Texas will be held 10 A.M., Saturday, November 24, 2018 at Walters' Buffalo Funeral Home in Buffalo, Texas. Rev. Paula Beherens, of Stewart Memorial United Methodist Church in Buffalo, will officiate the service. A graveside will be held at 3 P.M. in Holly Springs Cemetery in Van, Texas. The Hocutt family...
Tom Edd Harcrow
November 2, 2018
Thomas Edward Harcrow, Sr. passed away on the 2nd day of November, 2018. He was eighty-nine years old, born on August 14, 1929 to Eva Graham Harcrow & Jesse Harcrow. Tom graduated from Buffalo High School and then served in the U.S. Army from 1951-1953. He was stationed in Alaska during that time. Returning to Leon County in 1953, Tom...
Franklin O. "Neil" Kratz
October 31, 2018
Neil Kratz, age 82, of Buffalo, passed away Wednesday, October 31, 2018 in Tyler, Texas following a brief illness. Funeral services are scheduled for 10 A.M., Saturday, November 3, 2018 at the Walters’ Buffalo Funeral Home in Buffalo, Texas. Carol Harris will officiate the service, and interment will follow in Lummus Cemetery in the Flo Community of northern Leon County,...
Judy Kay Harris
October 7, 2018
Mrs. Judy K. (Davis) Harris passed away peacefully at home with family on Sunday, October 7, 2018 in Buffalo, Texas at the age of seventy-one. Mrs. Harris is survived by her husband, Bobby Ray Harris of Buffalo; children, daughter, Tamara Ann Harris of Huntsville, son, Dana Royce Harris & wife, Chanda Harris of Dawson; grandchildren, grandson, Grant Harris of Bryan,...
Robert "Stanley" Robinson
October 4, 2018
Stanley Robinson, age 83, of Lake Limestone, and formerly of Buffalo, passed away Thursday, October 4, 2018 at his home in Lake Limestone. Funeral services have been scheduled for 2 P.M., Saturday, October 6, 2018 at Walters’ Buffalo Funeral Home in Buffalo, Texas. Rev. Robert McDougal, pastor of First Baptist Church in Donie, will officiate the service, assisted by Rev....
Wilma Louise Deborde
September 24, 2018
Funeral services for Wilma DeBorde, age 76, of Buffalo, Texas, will be held 10 A.M., Friday, September 28, 2018 at the Walters’ Buffalo Funeral Home in Buffalo. Wilma’s son-in-law, Pastor Phil Smith, will officiate the service. Interment will be in the Boykin Chapel Cemetery in the Flo Community of Leon County, Texas. The family will receive friends Thursday, September 27th...
Wilson "Floyd" Lay
September 15, 2018
Funeral services for Floyd Lay, age 81, of Buffalo, will be held 10 A.M., Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at Walters’ Buffalo Funeral Home in Buffalo, Texas. Bro. Josh Gafford and Bro. Mitch Chapman will officiate the service, and interment will follow in the Buffalo Cemetery. A public visitation will take place Monday, September 17th from 6 P.M. to 8 P.M....
Jean Yaklin
September 14, 2018
Loving mother, Jean Yaklin, 78, entered fully into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Friday, September 14, 2018, at her home while surrounded by her family. Jean was born December 30, 1939 in Overton, Texas to parents, Ellis and Mildred Soileau. A loving mother and homemaker, Jean was a remarkable cook and enjoyed preparing meals for her family and...
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