Buffalo Funeral Home Obituaries

Introduction to Buffalo Funeral Home

Buffalo Funeral Home, located at 249 Humphreys St., Buffalo, TX, 75831, is a trusted and compassionate funeral service provider that has been serving the community for years. With a commitment to providing personalized and dignified funeral services, the funeral home has established itself as a beacon of hope and comfort during difficult times. In this article, we will delve into the history, services, and facilities of Buffalo Funeral Home, highlighting what sets it apart from other funeral homes in the area.

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Buffalo Funeral Home has a rich history that dates back to [insert year]. Founded by [insert founder's name], the funeral home was built on the principles of compassion, respect, and dedication to serving families in their time of need. Over the years, the funeral home has undergone changes and expansions, but its core values have remained unchanged. Today, Buffalo Funeral Home is a family-owned and operated business that continues to provide exceptional funeral services to the community.

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Ronald Dean Straney - March 12, 1963 - June 01, 2023

Departed: 06/01/2023 (Buffalo)

Obituary Preview: Ronald Dean Straney, 60, of Buffalo, Texas passed away on June 1, 2023 in Fairfield, Texas. He was born on March 12, 1963 to Herman Glenn and Jacqueline Estelle (Record) Straney in Houston, Texas. Ronald was very gifted with his hands by gardening, farming, mechanicing and welding, and he was a master metal man. Ronald installed copper at Texas A&M University and various H-E-B stores across the state. He was a jack of all trades and a complete perfectionist.

Ronald was preceded in death by his father, Herman Straney; brothers, Steve Straney and Michael Straney; and sister, Kimberly Reagan. He is survived by his mother, Jacqueline Straney of Buffalo, Texas; brothers, Tim Straney of Madisonville, Texas and Christopher Straney of Buffalo, Texas; sisters, Sandra Murphy of Arizona and Pamela Rawls (Donny) of Conroe, Texas; and various nieces, nephews and extended family.

A memorial service for Ronald will be held at 2 P.M., Saturday, June 17, 2023 at Walters' Buffalo Funeral Home, Buffalo, Texas. Brother Johnny Veretto will officiate the service.

Arrangements are under the direction of Walters' Buffalo Funeral Home, Buffalo, Texas.

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Tommy Therion McDonnell - November 30, 1941 - August 20, 2022

Departed: 08/20/2022 (Buffalo)

Obituary Preview: Tommy Therion McDonnell of Buffalo, Texas (80 years old) on Saturday, August 20, 2022, joined his Lord and Savior in be the presence of God the Father to spend his eternal life in peace and happiness. He joins all of his family that has gone before him. Tom was born in Dallas, Texas on November 30,1941. Tom is survived by his wife, Mary Jo McDonnell of Buffalo, his mother Myrtle McDonnell (101), his brother, Lonny McDonnell and sister Myrna McDonnell Sandefur all of Dallas. Additionally, Tom is survived by his children, Shannan McDonnell Martinez & husband, Jose Luis Martinez of Mesa, Arizona, Brenda McDonnell Tatro & husband Todd Tatro of Leander, Texas, and Jan McDonnell Carley & husband, Keith Carley of Houston, Texas. His beloved grandchildren are Kyle Joseph Carley and Justin Michael Carley also of Houston, Texas.

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Jimmy Jerald Carpenter, Jr. - July 22, 1965 - March 02, 2022

Departed: 03/02/2022 (Buffalo)

Obituary Preview: On March 2, 2022, Jimmy Carpenter, Jr., age 56, of Corsicana, Texas left his earthly home to spend eternity with his Lord and Savior in heaven. Funeral services honoring his life will be held 2 P.M., Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at Bethel Baptist Church, Buffalo, Texas with pastor, Ray Grissett, officiating. Interment will follow in Buffalo Cemetery, Buffalo, Texas. The public is invited to attend a visitation Tuesday, March 8th from 6 P.M. to 8 P.M. at Walters’ Buffalo Funeral Home, Buffalo, Texas.

Jimmy Jerald Carpenter, Jr. was born July 22, 1965 in Teague, Texas to Jimmie Jerald, Sr. & Charlsey Faye (Hall) Carpenter. He married Barbara Brazier February 3, 1984. Jimmy gave his life to the Lord and was baptized in 1985 and had attended Bethel Baptist when he was able. Jimmy had worked for over twenty years in process operations for an oil refinery and the past eight years as a truck driver, most recently for Nitro-Lift Technologies. Jimmy was a man who valued honesty, integrity and hard work. All of these qualities were ones that Jimmy displayed on a daily basis. He placed his Lord above all else in life and made his family a top priority, continuously making provisions throughout his life for them. Jimmy was never a stranger to hard work and instilled this belief in his children, as well. He had the opportunity to work alongside his son at a chemical plant, which is a memory that will never be forgotten by Jimmy’s son. All of Jimmy’s hard work did not afford him much free time, but his favorite past time was fishing with his family, and Jimmy always enjoyed himself when doing so. His second favorite past time was eating, and it was one that couldn’t be given up easily as Jimmy had several excellent cooks in his family and couldn’t pass up a good meal! Jimmy’s family will forever remember him for his tender and caring heart, his humble nature and hard work ethic. He will be greatly missed.

Jimmy was preceded in death by both of his parents; paternal grandparents, W.T. & Zelda Carpenter and maternal grandparents, Alvin & Irene Hall.

Surviving family members include wife of thirty-eight years, Barbara Carpenter of Corsicana; children, Jimmy Carpenter, III & wife, Crystal of Daingerfield and Kimberly Ritter & wife, Lora of Longview and siblings, Alvin & Brenda Lummus of Buffalo, James Carpenter of Burleson, Elizabeth McEntyre of Port Orchard, WA, Rita & Brian McGlothin of Ennis and Tonya Morris of Port Orchard, WA, as well as numerous extended family and friends.

Services are under the direction of Walters’ Buffalo Funeral Home, Buffalo, Texas.

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Francisco Javier "Poncho" Saldana - May 02, 2003 - February 08, 2022

Departed: 02/08/2022 (Buffalo)

Obituary Preview: A requiem mass for Francisco “Poncho” Saldana, 18, of Buffalo, Texas will be held 10 A.M., Monday, February 14, 2022 at St. Kateri Tekakwitha Roman Catholic Church, Buffalo, Texas. Interment will follow in Buffalo Cemetery. A public visitation will take place Sunday, February 13th from 4 P.M. to 7 P.M. with a rosary following at 7:30 P.M. at Walters’ Buffalo Funeral Home, Buffalo, Texas.

Francisco Javier Saldana was born May 2, 2003 in Mexico. He lived most of his life in Buffalo, Texas where he excelled in sports from an early age. Affectionately known as “Poncho” by his family and friends, he grew up in the tight knit town of Buffalo, easily making friends with his outgoing personality and ability to talk all day. There wasn’t anyone that Poncho couldn’t talk with. His loving nature gave him the ability to make people laugh and smile because Poncho never liked sadness and wished to see everyone happy. Poncho was a graduate of Buffalo High School, the kicker of the high school football team, a participant in cross-country track and a lover of soccer. Poncho passed away February 8, 2002 at his home in Buffalo. He will be greatly missed and mourned by his family and community.

Preceding Poncho in death are his aunt, Patricia Garcia; infant cousin, April Garcia and great-grandmother, Julia Orona. Surviving family members include devoted mother, Alma R. Garcia of Buffalo; brother, Angel Moreno of Buffalo; sister, Andrea Moreno of Buffalo; grandparents, Leticia Orona and Jose Garcia of Buffalo and uncles, Jesus, Juan and Jose Garcia all of Buffalo, as well as a host of extended family and friends.

Walters’ Buffalo Funeral Home, Buffalo, Texas is in charge of final arrangements.

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Linda Lee Taylor - February 06, 1948 - January 20, 2022

Departed: 01/20/2022 (Buffalo)

Obituary Preview: A funeral service honoring the life of Linda Taylor, 73, of Buffalo, Texas will be held 2 P.M., Sunday, January 23, 2022 at Calvary Christian Center near Oakwood, Texas. Pastor of the church, Jack Smith, will officiate the service, and interment will follow in New Hope Cemetery. A visitation will take place Saturday, January 22nd from 5 P.M. to 7 P.M. at Walters’ Buffalo Funeral Home, Buffalo, Texas.

Born Linda Lee Lynn, February 6, 1948 in Houston, Texas, she was the daughter of Earnest & Avis (Jones) Lynn. Linda had lived in Buffalo since 1971 and had worked as the CFO for Alternative Service Network. She was a faithful member of Calvary Christian Center and enjoyed telling everyone about Jesus. Linda dearly loved her church family. She also loved spending time with her own family, especially her grandchildren. She enjoyed movie time with them but would usually spend more time talking than watching the movie. Linda had begun learning to quilt and she had a talent for music and poem writing and playing the guitar.

Linda passed away January 20, 2022 in Bryan, Texas. She was greeted upon her arrival in heaven by both her parents; husband, Lawrence Taylor; son, Gregg Taylor; sister, Laura Zimmerman and brothers, Charlie & Ernie Lynn.

Surviving family members include son, Jason (Stacy) Taylor of Donie; grandchildren, Matthew Taylor, Hunter Taylor, Bailey Taylor, Cole Taylor, Lane Taylor, Kayla Rowe and Khristina Dean, as well as six great-grandchildren.

Walters’ Buffalo Funeral Home, Buffalo, Texas is in charge of final arrangements.

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Patricia Elisabet Garcia - June 13, 1957 - January 12, 2022

Departed: 01/12/2022 (Buffalo)

Obituary Preview: A funeral service honoring the life of Patricia Garcia, 64, of Buffalo will be held 12 noon, Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Walters’ Buffalo Funeral Home, Buffalo, Texas. A public visitation will take place Friday, January 14th from 5 P.M. to 7 P.M. with a rosary following until 7:30 P.M. at the funeral home.

Patricia was born in Nayarit, Jalisco, Mexico. She held an Associates Degree from Navarro Jr. College but was blessed to work as a devoted homemaker to her family her entire life. Patricia had lived in Buffalo since 1980, coming from Mexico. She enjoyed cooking, taking care of her yard and flower beds and traveling, especially to the beach. Most of all, Patricia dearly loved her family and spending time with her husband, children and grandchildren. Patricia had the best personality, and the most contagious laugh. She never met a stranger and brought out the best in everyone. She had an incredible love for life and happiness. She loved to sing and dance and was the life of the party everywhere she went. She passed away January 11, 2022 in Dallas, Texas and was preceded in death by her beloved mother.

Surviving family members include husband, Rene B. Garcia; daughters, Paloma Sotelo (fiancé, Trey Cadenhead) and Adriana Castro (John) and grandchildren, Karina Sotelo (fiancé, Holt Van Etten), Andrew Sotelo, Kamrin Sotelo, Roman Castro and one grandchild on the way, as well as numerous extended family and friends.

Final arrangements are under the direction of Walters’ Buffalo Funeral Home, Buffalo, Texas.

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Margie Glaine Barnes - November 26, 1942 - January 11, 2022

Departed: 01/11/2022 (Buffalo)

Obituary Preview: On Tuesday, January 11, 2022 Margie Glaine Baker Young Barnes passed away at the age of 79 years old in Porter, TX. While she lived with endometriosis carcinoma for the past five years, she ultimately succumbed to congestive heart failure. She passed away at home with her family at her side in her last days.

Margie was born in League City, TX to Ray and Alice Baker of Buffalo, Texas on November 26, 1942. Margie married Loye Wayne Young in Galveston, Texas in March, 1961. They were blessed with 4 children, Loye Wayne, Jr., James Rudolf, Stuart Ray and Margaret Rae. The family moved from Texas to Maryland and Florida and then back to Texas. Loye, Sr. and Margie had a varied career path which included selling real estate, insurance, Avon and Amway. After 24 years of marriage, Margie and Loye divorced, and Margie took up residence in Houston, Texas. Living in Houston, she worked as a medical claims adjuster and an insurance agent secretary, but chose to finish her career working as temporary office help for different oil and gas companies.

In 2003, after meeting online and a whirlwind courtship, Margie married Frank Barnes. Together, they retired and moved to Coldspring, TX. In Coldspring, Margie was introduced to essential oils and the Young Living company. Through her work with Young Living, Margie found and nurtured her passion for natural remedies. She strove to push against the medical and big pharmaceutical status quo. After Frank’s death in 2016, Margie lived on her own and continued to foster her Young Living business. In April, 2021, Margie moved her Young Living business to Porter, TX to be closer to her daughter, Margaret.

Spiritually, Margie had a longstanding faith in Jesus Christ. She accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior as a child, and she excelled at Girls in Action (GA), a missions organization for young girls. She was not gifted with persuasive speech or a soft tongue, but she did profess faith in Jesus as the only means of salvation. Because of this strong conviction, she raised her four children in the Christian faith and left a spiritual legacy for which her children are eternally grateful.

Margie is preceded in death by both of her parents and both husbands. She is survived by her brother, Douglas Baker and his wife Sandy, as well as her children Loye Wayne Young, Jr. and his wife Sue Ellen, James (Jim) Rudolf Young and his wife Chelli, and twins Stuart Ray Young and his wife Laura, and Margaret Rae Young Higgins and her husband Kerry. She was also blessed with 10 grandchildren.

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Edwin Philip Miller - June 02, 1938 - January 08, 2022

Departed: 01/08/2022 (Buffalo)

Obituary Preview: Edwin Philip Miller, our beloved husband, daddy, papaw, and brother passed away into the arms of our Heavenly Father on Saturday, January 8, 2022. He was eighty-three years old. He was born on June 2, 1938 in Oakwood, Texas to Warren Philip Miller and Helen Ophelia (Tinsley) Miller.

He attended Buffalo schools and graduated from Buffalo High School in 1956. Upon graduation, he started his career with Missouri Pacific Railroad/Union Pacific Railroad. In 1961, he married his wife Alice McCoslin and they were blessed with two children, Lisa and Gary. They were married for 60 years. He retired in 2000 after forty-two years of service. He and Alice enjoyed the country life. He bought a tractor and started gardening. He enjoyed doing wood working projects and was always willing to oblige us when we asked, “can you build me this?” He loved music and playing his fiddle. He enjoyed watching all sports and was a lifetime Astros fan.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Alice; daughter, Lisa Bouis and husband Dwayne; son, Gary and wife, Kelly; six grandchildren, Ryan Bouis and wife Melissa, Justin Bouis and wife Paulina, Alyssa Shaw and husband Travis, Kristen Wylie and husband David, Eric Miller and Ethan Miller; five great-grandchildren, Olivia Bouis, Johnathan Bouis, Evan Shaw, Tucker Wylie and Sadie Wylie; sister, Frances Shinn; brother, Harold Miller. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Billy Miller and infant brother, Johnny.

A brief visitation will take place at Waters’ Buffalo Funeral Home from 11:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. on Wednesday, January 12, 2022. A graveside service will follow at Sardis Cemetery in Jewett, Texas beginning at 2 P.M. Bro. Richard Dahlgren will officiate the service.

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Edward Wayne LaPlant - April 12, 1940 - January 07, 2022

Departed: 01/07/2022 (Buffalo)

Obituary Preview: Edward Wayne LaPlant, age 81, of Buffalo, Texas passed away on January 7, 2022, in Fairfield, Texas. He was born on April 12, 1940, to Ralph and Alice LaPlant in Dewy, Oklahoma.

Edward had lived in the Leon County area for around twenty years coming from Livingston, Texas. His family moved a lot when he was younger. He lived in Wyoming, Colorado and Oklahoma. He became a lineman in Colorado and built many homes as a carpenter.

Edward was preceded in death by both of his parents; daughter, Pauline; and brother, Kenneth LaPlant. He is survived by wife, Myrna; sons, Alan LaPlant, James LaPlant, and Jacob Dean LaPlant; daughter, Catherine LaPlant; bother, Dennis LaPlant; and sister, Phyllis (Duane) Sams.

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Melba (House) Call - September 26, 1928 - January 06, 2022

Departed: 01/06/2022 (Buffalo)

Obituary Preview: A Graveside service for Melba (House) Call, age 93, of Liberty was held 11 A.M., Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at Lummus Cemetery in rural northeastern Leon County. Ben Sims officiated the service. Arrangements were under the direction of Walters’ Buffalo Funeral Home, Buffalo, Texas.

Melba (House) Call, also known as “Odie”, went to be with the Lord on January 6, 2022 in Liberty, Texas. She was one of seven children born to Tony V. House and Violet (Taylor) House on September 26, 1928, in Lonestar, Texas. She attended school in Buffalo, Texas where she made lifelong memories. Her fondest memories were made during her school days spent playing sports and her time on the girls volleyball team where she held a special love for volleyball that followed her throughout her life. Melba was a hard worker, she was a go-getter and was not ashamed of being a strong woman. She instilled a great work ethic into her children that could be passed on through generations.

She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Phyllis Carlene McKenzie; brothers, Grover B. House, J.E. House; sisters, Alma H. Kratz, Vera B. Crenshaw and Darcus A. Kratz. Left to cherish her memory include daughters, Donna Kaye Call Rendon (David) and Patrice Call Sims (Ben); grandchildren, Jeffrey L. Tatum, Alison N. Tatum-Davis, Chad Bonds and Leigh E. Smith-Rice; great-grandchildren, Morgan Bonds, Caleb Tatum, Jacob Tatum, Patrica Davis, Finian Davis, Chandler Lancon and Austin Kahla; sister, Mabel Martin and a wealth of family and friends, all of whom will miss her immensely.

Pallbearers: Alison Tatum-Davis, Chandler Lancon, Austin Kahla, Caleb Tatum, Jacob Tatum, Chad Bonds and Morgan Bonds.

The family would like to extend its sincere gratitude to the staff of Altus Hospice whose capable and loving hands were of great comfort to Odie and her family. Also, to the staff of Magnolia Place for Senior Health Care in Liberty, Texas for their unwavering dedication to her best care and well being during her entire stay.

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Darren Wayne Mills - April 24, 1985 - January 03, 2022

Departed: 01/03/2022 (Buffalo)

Obituary Preview: Darren Wayne Mills was born April 24, 1985 in Fairfield, Texas to Dennis Wayne Mills & Glenda Lee (Castles) Mills, the eldest of three children. He was raised in Buffalo, Texas and was a graduate of Buffalo High School.

Darren was a cowboy through and through. It was his occupation, but even more, it was in his blood. He loved horses, he loved his friends, and he loved the cowboy way of life. That life and that legacy included an unwavering loyalty to cattle, land, and people. He was quick to laugh and even more quick to the draw to make others laugh. In fact, his infectious personality will be what friends and family will hold close in memory and in heart. Darren enjoyed fishing and hunting when he could. But, odd as it sounds, this hand also enjoyed playing video games. True to his roots, Darren loved reading western novels. He was an “old soul” and enjoyed conversations with the elder generation of Leon County folk. He and his wife, Maddy, had lived in Waco for the past year-and-a-half. Darren passed away January 3, 2022 in Waco, Texas.

Surviving family members include wife, Maddy Mills of Waco; father, Dennis Mills (Kim Moyer) of Jewett; mother, Glenda Mills of Buffalo; daughter, Kelcie Mills of Jewett; brothers, Trent (Erin) Mills of Kansas City, MO and Justin (Brandy) Mills; maternal grandparents, Glenn & Janis Castles of Buffalo; paternal grandparents, Marvin Mills of Buffalo and Ruby Mills of Buffalo; niece & nephew, Layla Waters & Landon Mills; “brother,” Stephen (Ruby) Pate and their children, Aidyn & Casen and his faithful dog, Newt (Pootie).

A celebration of Darren’s life will be held 2 P.M., Friday, January 7, 2022 at the Leon County Expo Center. Interment will follow in Old Bowling Cemetery in the Old Bowling Community of Leon County, Texas. A visitation will take place Thursday, January 6th from 6 P.M. to 8 P.M. at Walters’ Buffalo Funeral Home, Buffalo, Texas.

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Merkel "Dean" Johnson - June 18, 1934 - January 02, 2022

Departed: 01/02/2022 (Buffalo)

Obituary Preview: A memorial service honoring the life of Dean Johnson, 87, of Oakwood, will be held 2 P.M., Sunday, January 9, 2022 at Walters’ Buffalo Funeral Home, Buffalo, Texas. Rev. Richard Dahlgren, pastor of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, will officiate the service with presentations by the V.F.W. and Buffalo Masonic Lodge.

Merkel Dean Johnson was born June 18, 1934 in Bogata, Texas to CW & Loneita (Hutsen) Johnson. He worked in retail management for various locations most of his life and realized his dream of owning his own gun shop following retirement. Dean had lived in the Oakwood area for the past seven years, coming from Trinity, Texas and was a member of the Trinity V.F.W. and Buffalo Masonic Lodge #554. In his younger years, Dean had enjoyed flying small engine planes and country music dancing. As of late he liked accompanying his daughter to shop at garage sales and eating out a various favorite restaurants.

Dean passed away January 2, 2022 at his home. He was preceded in death by both of his parents. Surviving family members include son, Robert Johnson of Washington; daughter, Sheila (Mike) Windham of Oakwood; brothers, Bill Johnson of Sevierville, TN, Charlie Johnson of Riverside and Donald Johnson of Crockett; sisters, Barbara Baylor of Conroe and Deloris Williams of Fayetteville, TN, as well as three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

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Sara Jo Echols - January 09, 1989 - December 16, 2021

Departed: 12/16/2021 (Buffalo)

Obituary Preview: Sara Jo Echols passed away on Thursday, December 16, 2021 at the age of 32.

Sara was born into this world on January 9, 1989 in Houston, Texas to Lori Belt Echols and Hubert Joe Echols.

She graduated from Buffalo Texas High School and received her BA from the University of Texas. She then made her home in Richland Hills, Texas. Sara was employed by Alley Cats Entertainment as their Creative Director on their Sales and Marketing team. She was known as an amazing team member who went above and beyond her expected duties and was deeply loved by her Alley Cat family.

Sara was a lover of dancing, art, and singing. In her youth, Sara was a talented competitive dancer. Throughout her life, she had a love and gift for drawing and singing. Sara also loved her family and friends deeply. She could make anyone feel the joy and love that she had in her own heart. Above all, Sara’s greatest love was being a mother to her beautiful daughter, Elena. She was the happiest when she was spending time with her daughter. There was never a moment that Elena failed to put a smile on her mother’s face. She brought Sara the most joy. The amount of love that Sara had for Elena was incomparable to anything else. She was the center of Sara’s world. Elena made Sara a mother, which was the greatest gift Sara could have ever been given.

She is preceded in death by her older brother, Joel Echols, Grandfather, Eugene Echols and Grandmother, Peggy Echols.

Sara is survived by her daughter, Elena Joelle Kari and Elena’s father, Ken Kari; mother, Lori Echols of Watauga, TX; father, Joe Echols and step-mother, Beverly Jean Echols of Centerville, TX; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

A memorial service honoring Sara's life will be held 11 A.M., Thursday, December 23, 2021 at Walters' Buffalo Funeral Home, Buffalo, Texas. Pastor Wesley Henson will officiate the service.

Local arrangements are under the direction of Walters' Buffalo Funeral Home, Buffalo, Texas.

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Thomas Oren "Tom" Stanton - December 21, 1961 - December 14, 2021

Departed: 12/14/2021 (Buffalo)

Obituary Preview: Tom Stanton, 59, of Whitehouse, Texas and formerly of Buffalo, Texas passed away December 14, 2021 in Tyler, Texas following an extended illness. He was born Thomas Oren Stanton, December 21, 1961 in Buffalo, Texas to parents, James & Mildred (LeGalley) Stanton. Tom was raised in Buffalo, Texas where he also began his own family. While in Buffalo, he owned and operated a contracting company, Stanton Construction, and a cabinetry business, Buffalo Woodworks. Tom and his family relocated to Whitehouse in 2011 where he worked as an Insurance Adjuster. This line of work took him all over the United States

Anyone who knew Tom knew that he enjoyed life and enjoyed having fun. Being outdoors was where Tom wanted to spend his time. His favorite activities included deer, hog and duck hunting, fishing, and occasionally making items, such as, smoke bombs, helium bombs or rockets that Tom liked to “blow up.” Tom was also a man who was always tinkering with or making something. He loved studying and researching things that interested him. Tom could quote anything you needed out of the bible. His generous and giving nature always found him helping out a friend or stranger in need.

Tom was preceded in death by his mother, Mildred Harlan; brother, James “Jim” Stanton, Jr. and infant daughter, Sarah Marie Stanton. Surviving family members include father, James Stanton, Sr. of Fairfield; wife, Pamela Stanton of Whitehouse; son, Spencer Stanton of Whitehouse; daughters, Stephanie (Joseph) Jennings of Gilmer and Shelby Hollister of Whitehouse; grandchildren, Rainy, Millie, Aiden, and Zoey and sister-in-law, Martha Stanton, as well as numerous extended family and friends.

A funeral service honoring Tom’s life will be held 2 P.M., Saturday, December 18, 2021 at Walters’ Buffalo Funeral Home, Buffalo, Texas. Bro. Johnny Veretto will officiate the service. Burial will follow in Buffalo Cemetery, Buffalo, Texas. The Stanton family will receive friends prior to the service from 1 P.M. to 2 P.M. at the funeral home. Pallbearers: Wendell LeGalley, Jeremy LeGalley, Lance LeGalley, Reggie Hays, Clayton Hays, T.J. Hammond Honorary Pallbearers: Glenn Robinson, Jack Hays

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Marilyn Ann Brown - December 15, 1937 - December 10, 2021

Departed: 12/10/2021 (Buffalo)

Obituary Preview: Marilyn Ann Brown passed away peacefully at her home December 10, 2021, at the age of eighty-three years, following a valiant battle with Lewy Body Dementia. She was born December 15, 1937, in Buffalo, Texas to Lamon Rudolph & Dorothy (Russell) Meador. She attended some college classes when she was younger and worked most of her life as a secretary and training coordinator for Amoco Chemicals.

Marilyn had lived in Buffalo for the past twelve years coming from Texas City, Texas. She was a member of the Buffalo EE Club, the Prime-Time Book Club, and the Red Hat Society. She also enjoyed birdwatching, nature drives, travel and playing cards with friends and family.

Surviving family includes husband, Harlan Brown of Buffalo; sons, Scott (Kim) Foster of Danbury and Kevin (Stacey) Foster of Sargent; step-son, Mike (Elaine) Brown of Santa Fe, NM; step-daughter, Jana Green of Santa Fe; brother, Lamon Richard Meador of Leona; grandchildren, Chelsea (James) McLure of Angleton and Kristen Foster of Friendswood; step-grandchildren, Emily Brown (Chris Ellison) of New Jersey, Madeline Brown of California and Jason Blackwell; great-grandchildren, Evelynn McLure and Jameson McLure and step-great-grandchildren, Richard, Brandon and Ila Jane.

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Saundra Jean Land - December 27, 1936 - December 07, 2021

Departed: 12/07/2021 (Buffalo)

Obituary Preview: A visitation for Saundra Jean Land will be held on Friday, December 10, 2021, from 4 P.M. to 6 P.M. at Walters’ Buffalo Funeral Home, Buffalo, Texas.

Saundra Land, 84, of Buffalo, Texas passed away at her home on December 7, 2021. She was born on December 27, 1936, in Mexia, Texas to Olan W.W. Spivey and Ruby (McLann) Spivey. She had been living in Leon County for about 20 years.

Left to cherish her memory include sons, Michael Spivey (Gay) of Arizona and Darren Williams of Tucker, Texas; daughter, Kelly Vanckhoven of Buffalo, Texas; sister, Patsy Wood of Longview, Texas; grandchildren, Shawn, Amanda, Josh, Samantha, Lindsey, Kristan, Tiffany and Lacey; also, nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Johnny Needham; and two sons, Shawn Williams and Dusty Williams.

Arrangements are under the care of Walters’ Buffalo Funeral Home, Buffalo, Texas.

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Clovis Marie Herring - September 05, 1931 - November 30, 2021

Departed: 11/30/2021 (Buffalo)

Obituary Preview: On Tuesday, November 30, 2021, our dear, energetic, Clovis Marie Herring, of Frisco, Texas, age ninety, entered into eternal rest with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Clovis was born on September 5, 1931, in Houston, Harris County, Texas, to Charles Burton and Jessie Price Byars. She was the third child and first female in an extended family with many cousins. Being the only girl among the boys, she was a "tomboy," and told many stories about growing up in the north side of Houston. Her parents purchased one acre of land and her father built the childhood home. Clovis attended Berry Elementary, Burbank Junior High and Sam Houston High schools. At the age of fourteen, she met her future husband of sixty-two years, the late Jimmy Mack Herring, and at the same time, was blessed with a sister, Judith Byars Wilson. She always referred to those events as "a double blessing." On May 23, 1948, Clovis and Jimmy were married in Houston, Texas. They were very young and faced many challenges during the early years as their family grew. They suffered the loss of their first child, Karen Marie, born on January 16, 1949, and died on January 29, 1949, but were then blessed with a son, Danny Michael, born July 3, 1951, followed by a daughter, Nancy Kathleen, born October 28, 1954. During those years, both Clovis and Jimmy worked in different professions and in 1978, they bought land in Leon County, Texas, and built a home that held many wonderful memories of their children, grandchildren and many friends. Clovis' journal included a phrase, "Our grandchildren were special to both of us." During their years in Leon County, the couple started an antique business and opened shops in both Centerville, and Buffalo. They traveled the country in search of antique glass, furniture, and other items. At the same time, Clovis began the task of learning genealogy. She and several friends made trips to various court houses, cemeteries, and libraries. She documented her work and did so before the internet was formed. Her accomplishments in family history include:

The organizing President of the United Daughters of the Confederacy/Samuel Raymond Burroughs Chapter 2445.

Charter Member of the Leon County Genealogical Society and served as President, Recording Secretary, Publicity Chairman & Editor of the Leon County Dispatch.

Co-chairman of "The History of Leon County Texas, Vol. 1, 1986. Chairman of the publishing committee for "1850, 1860, 1870, and 1880, Census Records", "The Leon County. Collections, Vol. 1,2,3."

The First Baptist Church of Buffalo was home to both Clovis and Jimmy where they loved working with the Puppeteers and watching the children who were in that program grow up. As part of the literacy program, she also enjoyed reading to the children at the different schools.

Clovis is preceded in death by her father, Charles Burton Byars; her mother, Jessie Mae Price Byars; a brother, Charles Burton Byars, Jr.; a brother, Kenneth Harland Byars; a daughter, Karen Marie Herring; a son, Danny Michael Herring; and a daughter, Nancy Kathleen Herring Preiska.

She is survived by her sister, Judith Lynnell Byars Wilson; grandsons, Nicolas Preiska, Zachary Preiska and others. She is also survived by numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

Visitation will begin at 12 noon, Monday, December 6, 2021 with graveside services following at 1 P.M., at the Parker Cemetery in the Flo Community and are under the direction of Walters' Buffalo Funeral Home, Buffalo, Texas.

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Earl David "Dave" Cooper - October 17, 1931 - November 29, 2021

Departed: 11/29/2021 (Buffalo)

Obituary Preview: Earl David Cooper (Dave) passed away in Hudson Creel Alzheimer Care Center on November 29, 2021. He had a long and happy life and left us with a multitude of enjoyable work and family memories. He will be solemnly missed by his children.

Dave was born October 17, 1931 in Gentryville, IN where his mother grew up. His parents were Albert and Zena Belle (Farley) Cooper. In 1936 the family moved to Dale, IN, where his father had grown up. He grew up in Dale, along with his brothers Jim (1928), Bill (1938), and his sister Bonnie (1936). Dave was the last survivor of that family. Bill’s children Tony, Marty and Janet live near Dale and Beth is in Arlington, TX.

He graduated from Dale High School in 1949 and joined the Navy where he was trained as a weatherman and helped develop a system to follow storms by the seismic disturbance under them. He was discharged in 1953 in Corpus Christi, TX where he had met Lottie, the daughter of Lewis and Flora Mae Fulbright) Pockrus. Lottie and Dave attended Del Mar Jr. College in Corpus and were married August 28, 1954. They both attended Texas A&I College in Kingsville, TX where he graduated in 1957 with a BS in Petroleum and Natural Gas. A son, James Earl, was born in 1956. Dave went to work for Phillips Petroleum Co., out of college, and the family moved to Odessa, TX where Mark (1958), Tim (1959) and Sherri (1961) were born. After 4 years of working with gas and gasoline he moved his family to Idaho Falls, ID where he worked on a process to convert the liquid waste from nuclear fuel reprocessing to a safer solid. When Phillips dropped out of that work he moved his family to Bartlesville, OK and started to work in R&D on PVC, K-resin, polydiene, polyisoprene, and VII. He moved the family to Borger, TX in 1970 where the VII process, he had developed, was being PUT TO USE IN the Phillips Rubber Plant. He worked as Process Engineer for most of the processes in the plant and was made a Process Engineering Supervisor in 1976. In 1980 he transferred to Licensing in Bartlesville, OK and was a Technical Representative for most of the areas he had worked in. He retired from Phillips in 1986 but worked 3 years with a Phillips licensee in Taiwan.

Dave and Lottie continued to live in Bartlesville after retirement and enjoyed travel all over the USA. In 2006 they moved to Buffalo, TX to be closer to their families. Lottie passed away shortly after the move in 2007 after 53 years of marriage.

Jim died in 2005 but his widow, Diane Hartman Cooper and their son Brian, with his wife Jessica, and daughters Annalese and Madelyn live in the Sugarland, TX area. Their daughter Kristin lives in Houston. Mark and Annette (McDaniel) , with son Alan, and daughter Leanne, with husband Josh Faldyn, live in LaGrange, TX . Daughter Adrien and husband John Beggerly live in Burleson with children Abbie Mae, Daisy Fae, and Julianna Raye. Son Lewis and wife Misty (Anstead) live in San Jose, CA with their son, Miles. Tim and wife Debbie (Carey) live on Lake Livingston, near Coldspring, TX while their daughters, Sara and husband Kevin Bethscheider along with son Zachary live in Tulsa, OK. Lisa and husband Nathan Miller live in Bartlesville, OK. Sherri and husband Mark Moore live in Buffalo as does their daughter Monica, with husband David Arabie, and their children, Nicollette, Evangeline, Genevieve, John Paul, James, Viviennne and Alexandria. Sherri and Mark’s son Caleb, with wife Laura (Cloutier), live in Round Rock, Tx with children Jack and Leighton.

Dave continued to live in Buffalo, after the loss of Lottie. There he met Wanda Cooper, the widow of L Roy Cooper. Wanda and Dave were married June 5, 2010. Wanda’s family comprises of daughter Rita and son Jesse and wife Diane (Cardinaletti. Wanda and Dave enjoyed seeing their joined family grow until June 13,2019 when Wanda passed away.

At this time Wanda and Dave’s joint family consists of 10 children and spouses, 24 grandchildren and spouses, and 18 great grandchildren.

Dave’s ashes will rest with those of Lottie in the Bartlesville cemetery. A memorial service will be at First Baptist Church in Buffalo, Texas, Saturday, December 4 at 1:00 P.M.

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Shirley Carroll Rabe - May 25, 1942 - November 29, 2021

Departed: 11/29/2021 (Buffalo)

Obituary Preview: Funeral services for Shirley Carroll "Sam" Rabe will be held 1 P.M., Sunday, December 5, 2021 at the Church of Christ, Buffalo, Texas. Gene Darby, pastor of the church, will officiate the service. Interment will full military funeral honors provided by the U.S. Air Force will follow in Buffalo Cemetery, Buffalo, Texas. A public visitation will be held Saturday, December 4, 2021 from 3 P.M. to 6 P.M. at Walters' Buffalo Funeral Home, Buffalo, Texas. Pallbearers: Travis Rabe, Kenneth Owen, Brandon Owen, Joe Dale Harshaw, Jason Owen, Robert Moore, Michael Moore, Kyle Pendergrass, Officer Rodney Simington Honorary Pallbearers: Josh Phillips, Jaden Owen, John Pendergrass, Rick Rodriguez, Jonathan Keil, Jerry Barnes, Ron Roycroft, Curtis Adams, Alan Waters

Shirley Carroll Rabe (Daddy, Granddaddy, Sam, Buddy, the man of many names) enjoyed his last breakfast on earth with his best friend on November 29, 2021 at seventy-nine years old.

God broke the mold after Buddy was born to the late Travis and Elsie Rabe, on May 25th, 1942 in Oakwood, TX. He was the eldest of four siblings and attended Buffalo high school, graduating in 1960 before joining the Air Force. He was a proud veteran who loved his country. After 20 years of service and many adventures, he retired from the Air Force and went to work for Lockheed where he also retired. The man of many names also was the man of many jobs. He was a truck driver who delivered loads all over the country from wood chips to million dollar RVs. He enjoyed guiding hunts out west and seeing others bag record trophies. A professional piddler, assisting family and friends with the fixing and tearing up of many things. He retired from more jobs than many of us will ever have in our life and to hear him tell it, he loved them all.

Dad was a proud veteran, a lover of hunting and an unbiased collector of both new and broken things. We will tell and retell his stories of the exploding fun he had serving his country, testing bombs and weapons, that he probably shouldn’t have told us about.

We will remember the tales of his hunting and fishing and listen as the fish and wild game grow bigger and bigger as his grandchildren do.

We will spend as many years reminiscing over a full life lived as we will finding a place for the things he has collected over his full life.

Sam loved traveling, sharing quotes and learning things. A quote from saint Augustine that defined him is, “The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.” If he had a dollar for every mile he had driven, he would have had another million dollars to give away to somebody else.

He was a man who said, “You can learn anything you want to know by reading books.” He didn’t like technology. He always said “I’m an old timer, not a dot com’er. That was, until he finally broke down and got a new iPhone and realized Siri is actually how you can learn anything from anywhere. without going to a library to find a book and he could boss her around and found, she would answer any question he asked precisely and in a timely manner. He loved telling the stories of his life and the many excursions he’s had around the world with his family and would love for us to continue those stories as we remember his life and legacy this weekend.

We can all agree together today, Shirley Carroll Rabe was one of the greatest men we’ve known. An honorable man. A brave man. A kind man. A man who practiced what he preached. A stubborn man. A man who honored his father and mother and received the promise of that command with a long life on the earth, though not long enough for those who knew him and especially his family. A man who loved his family, adored his children and cherished his grandchildren. A man who loved unconditionally and would give everything away to help those he loved. A man who was an example of Gods love to us. He is a man worth remembering.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Travis and Elsie Rabe and brother, Harvey Rabe. He is survived by his children, Sheryl Keil (Jonathan), Tanna Rodriguez (Rick) of Lubbock, Michael Moore (April), Robert Moore (April), Shawna Clark (Chad), Travis Rabe (Amanda), and Rebecca Phillips (Josh) of Iuka, MS; numerous grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He is also survived by his siblings, Linda Owen of Buffalo and Marilyn and Ron Roycroft of Tyler; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Arrangements are under the direction of Walters' Buffalo Funeral Home, Buffalo, Texas.

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Inez Faye Terry - January 11, 1940 - November 23, 2021

Departed: 11/23/2021 (Buffalo)

Obituary Preview: Graveside services for Inez Faye Terry, 81, of Buffalo will be held Tuesday, November 30, 2021, at Keechi Cemetery followed by a celebration of life at Stewart Memorial United Methodist Church, Buffalo, Texas.

Inez Terry was born January 11, 1940, in Houston, Texas to Fredrick and Nora (Selman) Courtney. Inez was known as a people person; who never met a stranger. This combined with her creativeness took her down a career path which allowed her to enjoy socializing and using her creativity in the business of interior decorating. When she wasn’t working she also loved to cook and travel. She and her late husband, Arnold were fortunate to have the opportunity to visit most of the countries in Europe and all of the fifty states during their life. When at home she was always in the kitchen, cooking for the family, the church, or anyone that was in need. She lived in Houston for most of her life, where along with her husband, owned a freight delivery business. She had also spent many years as a senior manager with interior decorating company Home Interiors and Gifts.

For the past thirty-nine years, she had lived in Buffalo and was a member of the Stewart Memorial United Methodist Church. Inez passed away in Tomball, Texas on November 23, 2021.

Inez was preceded in death by both of her parents; her brother, Fred Courtney; her husband, Harold Arnold Terry and by her sons, Mark Randall Terry and John Arnold Terry.

Surviving family includes her son, Paul Terry (wife, Tara) of Houston; and four grandchildren, Brooke Terry, Amber Terry, Jordan Terry-Kraemer and Kailey Hessel (husband, Michael).

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Staci Ann Schakel - February 20, 1986 - October 19, 2021

Departed: 10/19/2021 (Buffalo)

Obituary Preview: Graveside services for Staci Ann Schakel, 35, of Jewett, will be held 2 P.M., Friday, October 22, 2021 at Old Bowling Cemetery in the Old Bowling Community of Leon County, Texas. Rev. Allen Crosby, pastor of First Baptist Church, Jewett, Texas, will officiate the service. Pallbearers: Nathan Sipe, Curtis Stanford, Cole Stanford, Bobby McEachern, Lawson Fuller, Jared Winstead

Staci Ann Schakel was born February 20, 1986 in Bryan, Texas to Curt & Janice (Wells) Neyland. She was a lifelong resident of Leon County and a member of First Baptist Church, Jewett, Texas. Along with being a full time homemaker and mother, Staci enjoyed her time working as a pizza dough cook for Hometown Pizza. She also liked baking at home, arts and craft making, painting and spending too much time on the ‘Tic Toc’ app. Staci was a well known prankster in her family and had a lot of fun playing pranks on people. She adored her children and loved attending as many of their games as she could. Staci passed away October 19, 2021 in College Station, Texas. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Maxie Wayne & Patricia Wells and paternal grandparents, Curtis & Thelma Neyland.

Surviving family includes devoted husband, Johnathan Schakel of Jewett; parents, Curt & Janice Neyland of Old Bowling, children, Jaxon Hans Schakel & Savana Grace Schakel of Jewett; sisters, Courtni Symons (Keith) of College Station and Lesli Neyland of Old Bowling, as well as numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends.

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Mitchell Daniel Rector - September 25, 1985 - October 18, 2021

Departed: 10/18/2021 (Buffalo)

Obituary Preview: Mitchell Daniel Rector was born September 25, 1985 in Turlock, California and tragically passed away October 18, 2021 in Mesquite, Texas at the age of thirty-six.

Funeral services will be held 2 P.M., Saturday, October 23, 2021 at Celebration Church, Buffalo, Texas, and interment will follow in Buffalo Cemetery. The public is invited to attend a visitation from 5 P.M. to 7 P.M., Friday, October 22nd at Walters' Buffalo Funeral Home, Buffalo, Texas.

Mitchell was the son of Bartley Rector and Jacqueline “Jackie” Warren. He grew up in both Texas and California and graduated high school in California. Mitchell desired to be a police officer so he attended and graduated from the law enforcement academy. He served most of his eleven year employment as an officer of the law in Buffalo and was currently employed with Oakwood City Police Department at the time of his death.

Mitchell was a gifted young man with a musical ability like no other. While in high school, Mitchell wrote and sang numerous songs for his mother and family and eventually became a member of the band, “Aliens In Bowties,” a group that had several hit songs with radio airtime in California. Mitchell was also a talented artist who loved to draw. The most important two people in Mitchell’s life were his boys. Mitchell was a devoted father to both of them and he relished his time spent with them. Mitchell’s untimely passing will leave a hole in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.

Mitchell was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Deloris Valentine & Richard Reynolds. He is survived by his father, Bartley Rector of San Francisco, CA; mother, Jackie Warren of Buffalo; sons, Christian Mitchell Rector of Buffalo and Colton Michael Rector of Buffalo; paternal grandparents, Gerald & Rebecca Rector of Manteca, CA; brother, Michael Rector (Melissa) of Brentwood, CA; sisters, Janet Griffiths (Cory) of Tyler and Elizabeth Rector of Stockton, CA and nine nieces and nephews, Gabriel, Madison, Faith, Gavin, Gannon, Adrianna, Isabella, Sophia, Grayson, Chelsea and Annabelle, as well as a host of extended family, friends and coworkers. Pallbearers: Brothers & Sisters in Law Enforcement Honorary Pallbearers: Christian Rector, Clayton Rector, Bartley Rector, Michael Rector, Janet Griffiths, Elizabeth Rector, Gerald Rector, Adam Watson, Martin Housler

Walters’ Buffalo Funeral Home, Buffalo, Texas is in charge of arrangements.

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Josue Ponce Reyes - April 12, 1973 - October 09, 2021

Departed: 10/09/2021 (Buffalo)

Obituary Preview: Josue Ponce Reyes was born April 12, 1973 in Cd. Acuna, Coahuila, Mexico to parents, Leonel Ponce & Esperanza Reyes. He passed away October 9, 2021 in Oakwood, Texas at the age of forty-eight.

Josue worked as a repairman for Robinson’s Home and Auto in Buffalo. He had lived in Buffalo for the past twenty years and was a member of St. Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Church. Josue enjoyed playing music and often helped out his friends as a D.J. He also loved everything about automobiles.

Josue is survived by both of his parents; wife, Emily Ivonne Bobadilla of Buffalo; children, Jackeline Ponce of California and Josue Ponce, Jr. of Buffalo; sister, Emma Ponce (Eduardo Gloria); niece, Lizeth Gloria, nephew, Eduardo Gloria and extended family & friends.

A visitation service for Josue will be held Friday, October 15, 2021 from 10 A.M. to 8 P.M. at Walters’ Buffalo Funeral Home, Buffalo, Texas with a rosary recited from 6 P.M. to 7 P.M.

Walters’ Buffalo Funeral Home, Buffalo, Texas is entrusted with arrangements.

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Richard Vance Howlett, Sr. - November 22, 1961 - September 24, 2021

Departed: 09/24/2021 (Buffalo)

Obituary Preview: Graveside services for Richard Howlett, Sr., 59, of Iola, Texas will be held 2 P.M., Friday, October 1, 2021 at Buffalo Cemetery, Buffalo, Texas. Bro. Johnny Varetto will officiate the service. A visitation will take place prior to the service from 10 A.M. to 1:30 P.M. at Walters’ Buffalo Funeral Home, Buffalo, Texas.

Richard Vance Howlett, Sr. was born November 22, 1961 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Kenneth Robert & Rikky Sue (Plant) Howlett. He served his country in the U.S. Army and was the owner and operator of his own trucking business. Richard had lived all over the state of Texas including McAllen, Bedias and Iola. He was Baptist in faith and enjoyed horseback riding, motorcycles, hunting and especially salt water fishing. Richard passed away September 24, 2021 in College Station, Texas. He was preceded in death by father, Kenneth Howlett; step-father, Charles Kenneth Alfred and brother, Mark Allen Alfred.

Surviving family members include mother, Rikky Sue Howlett of Yoakum; son, Richard Howlett, Jr. (Terry Hooper) of Iola; daughter, Christina Marie Howlett of Mission; brothers, Kenneth Robert Howlett (Dawn) of Wisconsin, Royal Gene Howlett of Liberty, Shane Davis Howlett of San Angelo and Charles Matthew Padgett Alfred (Terrie) of Yoakum; sister, Mitsy Lea Lang of Iola and grandchildren, Wyatt Vance Howlett, Kelly Hooper and Maxamus Lee Schneider. Richard is also survived by girlfriend, Renee Stacy of Bedias and numerous other nieces, nephews and extended family. Pallbearers: Jacob Bullard, Marcus Bullard, Glenn Miller, Shane Howlett, Michael Brasher, Josh Jones

Arrangements are under the direction of Walters’ Buffalo Funeral Home, Buffalo, Texas.

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Dean Matthew LaFleur - March 28, 1969 - September 23, 2021

Departed: 09/23/2021 (Buffalo)

Obituary Preview: Dean Matthew LaFleur was born March 28, 1969 in Bellville, Texas to Wilbert & Barbara LaFleur and passed away September 23, 2021 at his home in Buffalo, Texas at the age of fifty-two years, five months & twenty-six days.

He was preceded in death by grandparents, Frank & Elsie Harrison and Edward & Rosa Belle LaFleur, Sr.; uncle, Edward LaFleur, Jr. and padan, Douglas Harrison.

Surviving family members include Wilbert & Barbara LaFleur; brothers, Kenneth (wife, Tracy) LaFleur and Dennis (wife, Dawn) LaFleur; niece, Amy (husband, Chandler) Collins; nephews, Joshua, Dylan & Dalton LaFleur; "Brother in Christ," David Allen & fiance', Gina; and aunts, "Nanny" Roberta Harrison, Priscilla LaFleur, Bettie Jo (husband, Will) Hansen, Merriell LaFleur, as well as numerous extended cousins and friends.

A memorial service honoring Dean's life will take place 3 P.M., Sunday, September 26, 2021 at Bethel Baptist Church in Buffalo, Texas. Pastor of the church, Bro. Ray Grissett, will officiate the service.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is an obituary?

An obituary is a written notice that announces the death of a person, typically including their name, age, date of birth and death, and other biographical information. It may also include details about their life, accomplishments, and surviving family members.

Why are obituaries important?

Obituaries serve as a way to inform friends, family, and community members of a person's passing, allowing them to pay their respects and offer condolences. They also provide a permanent record of the person's life and legacy.

Who writes an obituary?

Typically, a family member or close friend writes an obituary, although it can also be written by a funeral home or newspaper staff member. In some cases, the deceased person may have written their own obituary in advance.

What information should be included in an obituary?

A typical obituary includes the person's name, age, date of birth and death, place of residence, occupation, education, hobbies, achievements, and surviving family members. It may also include funeral service details and charitable donation information.

How long should an obituary be?

The length of an obituary can vary depending on the publication and personal preference. Typically, it ranges from a few sentences to several paragraphs.

What is the difference between an obituary and a death notice?

A death notice is a brief announcement of a person's passing, usually including only basic information such as name, age, and date of death. An obituary provides more detailed information about the person's life and legacy.

Can I write my own obituary?

Yes, it is becoming increasingly common for people to write their own obituaries in advance. This allows you to control the content and ensure that your life is represented accurately.

How do I submit an obituary to a newspaper?

Contact the newspaper's obituary department directly to inquire about their submission process and guidelines. Some newspapers may accept online submissions, while others may require email or phone submissions.

Can I publish an obituary online?

Yes, many online platforms and funeral homes offer the option to publish an obituary online. This can reach a wider audience and allow for easier sharing and commenting.

How much does it cost to publish an obituary?

The cost of publishing an obituary varies depending on the publication and length of the obituary. Online platforms may offer free or low-cost options, while print newspapers may charge per line or word.

Can I include photos or videos in an obituary?

Yes, many online platforms and some print newspapers allow you to include photos or videos with the obituary. This can help celebrate the person's life and make the tribute more personal.

What is a memorial website?

A memorial website is an online platform where friends and family can share memories, photos, and condolences for the deceased person. It can serve as a lasting tribute and provide comfort to those grieving.

How long will an online obituary remain available?

The duration of an online obituary's availability varies depending on the platform or website. Some may keep it active indefinitely, while others may remove it after a certain period.

Can I edit or update an obituary after it's been published?

In most cases, yes, you can edit or update an obituary after it's been published. However, this may depend on the publication or platform's policies.

What if I need to correct errors in an obituary?

If you notice errors in an obituary, contact the publication or platform immediately to request corrections. They will work with you to ensure the accuracy of the information.

Can I include quotes or lyrics in an obituary?

Yes, including meaningful quotes or lyrics can add depth and personality to an obituary. Just be sure to obtain any necessary permissions or follow copyright guidelines.

How do I handle sensitive information in an obituary?

If there are sensitive issues or conflicts within the family, it's essential to approach the writing of the obituary with tact and respect. Consider consulting with other family members or a trusted advisor for guidance.

Can I include charitable donation information in an obituary?

Yes, many families choose to include information about charitable donations in lieu of flowers. This can be a meaningful way to honor the deceased person's legacy.

What if I'm unsure about what to write in an obituary?

If you're struggling to write an obituary, consider seeking guidance from a funeral home staff member, a trusted friend or family member, or even a professional writer.

How do I ensure that all relevant people are notified about the death?

Create a list of contacts to notify personally, such as close friends and family members. You can also use social media or online platforms to spread the news more widely.

Can I republish an obituary at a later date?

In some cases, yes, you can republish an obituary on anniversaries or special occasions. Check with the original publication or platform for their policies on republication.

What if I want to keep the funeral private?

You can still publish an obituary without including funeral service details. Instead, consider mentioning that services will be private or by invitation only.

Can I include humor or anecdotes in an obituary?

Absolutely! Including humorous stories or anecdotes can help celebrate the person's personality and make the tribute more engaging and memorable.

How do I cope with writing an obituary during a difficult time?

Taking on the task of writing an obituary can be emotionally challenging. Consider enlisting support from loved ones, taking breaks when needed, and focusing on celebrating the person's life rather than dwelling on their passing.