Obituaries
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...
Claude "Odell" Harcrow
August 16, 2018
Dr. Claude “Odell” Harcrow, Ed.D., age 89, beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather (Papa) and great-grandfather went to be with his Heavenly Father on August 16, 2018. Odell was born July 28, 1929 in Buffalo, Texas. He departed Buffalo after high school to serve one tour during the Korean War as a submarine Radio Man in the Navy and then...
Thomas Walker Lee
August 12, 2018
Funeral services for Thomas Lee, age 66, of Buffalo, will be held at 1 P.M., Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at the Walters’ Buffalo Funeral Home in Buffalo, Texas followed by interment in the Wheelock Cemetery in rural Leon County. Gene Darby will officiate the service. Visitation will take place from 6 P.M. to 8 P.M., Tuesday, August 14th at the...
David Lee Johnston
August 9, 2018
Memorial services for David Johnston, age 71, of Buffalo, will be held 11 A.M., Saturday, October 6, 2018 at the Miracle Christian Center in Buffalo. Pastor of the church, Lloyd Lane, will officiate the service. David Lee Johnston was born February 12, 1947 in Ridge, Texas. His parents were Henry Elgin and Minnie (Currie) Johnston. He served his country in...
Arlis Leeman Russell
July 24, 2018
Funeral services for Arlis Russell, age 82, of Buffalo have been set for 10 A.M. on Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at Bethel Baptist Church in Buffalo. A time of visitation will be held at the church from 9 A.M. to 10 A.M. before the service. Rev. Steve Brumbelow and Rev. Ray Grissett will officiate and burial will follow in the...
Katherine Marie "Kathy" Lynch
July 21, 2018
Katherine “Kathy” Marie Lynch, age 54, of Buffalo passed away near her home on Saturday, July 21, 2018. She was born in Fairfax, Virginia on November 13, 1963. She was a homemaker and had lived in Buffalo for about 23 years, having moved there from Coldspring, Texas. Kathy was raised in the Baptist faith. Her family was the center of...
Patricio "Pat" Montano
July 16, 2018
Patricio “Pat” Montano was born March 17, 1985 in Tlahualilo de Zaragoza, Durango, Mexico to Juan Montano Esquivel & Maria Gradalupe Ponce. His life was tragically cut short July 16, 2018 in Jal, New Mexico at the age of 33 years. A celebration of his life will be held at 10 A.M., Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at the Walters’ Buffalo...
William Edward "Billye" Copeland
June 26, 2018
Funeral services for William “Billye” Copeland, age 75, of Buffalo, will be held at 1 P.M., Friday, June 29, 2018 at the Cowboy Church of Leon County in Centerville, Texas. Pastor Tuffy Loftin, pastor of the church, and Rev. Josh Gafford will officiate. Interment will follow in the Buffalo Cemetery in Buffalo, Texas. A gathering of family and friends will...
John Frances Bosh
June 21, 2018
John “Nubbin” Bosh, age 54, of Oakwood, passed away June 21, 2018 in Mead, Oklahoma. Funeral services will be held at 4 P.M., Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at Calvary Christian Center near Oakwood, Texas. Interment will follow in Mt. Pisgah Cemetery off of FM 542 near Oakwood. Visitation will be held from 5 P.M. to 7 P.M., Monday, July 9th...
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