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Dale Henery Helm

Dale Henery Helm

Sep 27, 2024

Dale Henery Helm, a cherished husband, father, and friend who was born on September 25, 1955, in Houston, Texas to parents, Francis Marion & Genevieve Marie (Rose) Helm, passed away on September 27, 2024, at the age of 69, at his home near Oakwood, Texas. 

Growing up in Houston, Dale moved to the Buffalo area in 1963, where he eventually became...

William Ervin Cummings, Jr.

William Ervin Cummings, Jr.

Sep 18, 2024

William Ervin Cummings, Jr., affectionately known as Coach Cummings, left this world unexpectedly on September 18, 2024, at the age of 80. Born on September 21, 1943, in Fort Worth, Texas, he dedicated his life to the noble profession of teaching and coaching, inspiring countless students and athletes throughout his career in several schools across Texas.

Coach Cummings earned a Bachelor's...

Kristopher Duane Barnett

Kristopher Duane Barnett

Sep 10, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our beloved Kristopher Duane Barnett, born on July 9, 1985, in Teague, Texas. Kris, as his friends knew him, was a "country boy" through and through, working the land as a ranch hand and calling Leon County his lifelong home.

Kris was the son of Virgil Wayne and Teneta (Laningham)...

Margaret Ann Cheek

Margaret Ann Cheek

Sep 8, 2024

Margaret Ann Cheek, 85, of Buffalo, Texas passed away on September 8, 2024 in Woodway, Texas. She was born on February 7, 1939, in Wichita, Kansas to Bernard and Margaret (Harscher) Butler.

Margaret Cheek was a devoted homemaker and CEO of Buffalo Tank Company, with her husband. She was very involved in attending all of her grandchildren's activities and cheering them...

Griffin Ray Shepherd

Griffin Ray Shepherd

Sep 3, 2024

Griffin Ray Shepherd was born on February 20, 2024, in College Station, Texas and died on September 3, 2024.

Griffin lived with his mom and dad in Bryan, Texas. He loved singing and dancing with his parents, snuggling on the couch, eating carrots, and making new friends. He loved people and never met a stranger. He had the biggest smile that...

Barbara Ann Hays

Barbara Ann Hays

Aug 30, 2024

A funeral service honoring the life of Barbara Ann Hays, age 60, of Oakwood, Texas, will be held 1 P.M., Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at Stewart Memorial United Methodist Church, Buffalo, Texas.  Pastor of the church, Rev. Andrew Thompson, will officiate the service.  Interment will follow in Keechi Cemetery.  A time of visitation and fellowship will take place Tuesday, September...

Brandon Lee Housler

Brandon Lee Housler

Aug 21, 2024

Brandon Lee Housler, a faithful brother, son, friend, loving father and husband, and beloved member of the Dew, Texas community, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by family and friends, on August 21, 2024, at the age of 43. Born December 21, 1980, in Austin, Texas, Brandon was the son of Martin and Dawn Housler of Buffalo, Texas. 

Brandon graduated...

Anderson Taylor Bullin

Anderson Taylor Bullin

Aug 15, 2024

Anderson Taylor Bullin, 83, of Buffalo, Texas passed away on August 15, 2024, in Bryan, Texas. He was born on December 22, 1940, in Leon County, Texas to Kelly Bullin and Frankie (Rucker) Bullin.

Anderson is survived by his special friend, Dawn Duke; brother, Jerry Bullin (Carol); sisters, Blanch Gaskin (Ray) and Telitha Reed; faithful dog, Hugo; and numerous nieces, nephews,...

Lacy Key, III

Lacy Key, III

Aug 11, 2024

Lacy Key, III, 81, went to be with his Lord on Saturday, August 11, 2024. Lacy was born on December 19, 1942, in San Antonio, Texas. A long time Houston resident, he was a member of Champion Forest Baptist and a graduate of the University of Houston. He is survived by his loving wife of sixty-one years, Shirley Key; daughter,...

Wenonah "Nonie" (Latham) Ward

Wenonah "Nonie" (Latham) Ward

Aug 7, 2024

Wenonah "Nonie" (Latham) Ward, age 71, was born in Teague, Texas on July 29, 1953, and passed away August 7, 2024, in Tyler, Texas. She lived her adult life in Buffalo, Texas. Nonie was a wife, mother, aunt, mamaw, mawmaw, and sister. She was loved by many and will be missed by all who knew her. 

Nonie loved fishing, gardening, cooking,...

Carolyn Elizabeth (Beddingfield) Henson

Carolyn Elizabeth (Beddingfield) Henson

Jul 22, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Carolyn Elizabeth (Beddingfield) Henson, a cherished wife and mother, esteemed community member, and beloved friend. Carolyn was born on February 15, 1949, in Houston, Texas, to Allen and Elizabeth (Wilson) Beddingfield, where she grew up surrounded by love and the guidance of her parents. After ten dedicated years working...

Amanda Brooke Ashley

Amanda Brooke Ashley

Jul 11, 2024

Amanda Brooke Ashley, of Buffalo, Texas, was born on November 23, 1997, in Dallas, Texas to Kerry and Donna Wilson. Amanda departed from this world on July 11, 2024, at the tender age of twenty six years.

A proud 2016 graduate of Newman Smith High School in Carrollton, Texas, Amanda furthered her education by obtaining her bachelor's degree in 2020 from...

Billy Dale Smiley

Billy Dale Smiley

Jul 3, 2024

Billy Dale Smiley passed away on July 3, 2024. He was born on November 27, 1958, in Kermit, Texas to James Billy Smiley and Jo (Williams) Ellis but moved to Corsicana at a young age and lived there for the majority of his life until moving to Buffalo to be near his mother. Billy Dale started his mechanic and truck...

Annie Kathryn Stevens

Annie Kathryn Stevens

Jun 30, 2024

Annie Kathryn Bell Stevens went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on June 30, 2024, at the age of 95. She was born in Buffalo, Texas on August 15, 1928. She and her husband, Johnie, had been residents of the Brookdale Assisted Living Facility in Palestine for the last 2-1/2 years.

Kathryn, as she was known to most...

Samuel Volney Roach

Samuel Volney Roach

Jun 30, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Samuel V. Roach, a beloved husband, devoted father and grandfather, respected educator, and long-time resident of Buffalo, Texas. Born on November 25, 1933, in Ft. Worth, Texas, Sam was the son of Herbert and Hazel Irene (Paschall) Roach. He was known by many names including: Sambo, Sammy, Mr. Sam,...

Reitha Hullum

Reitha Hullum

Jun 22, 2024

Reitha Hullum, 76 years, of Buffalo, Texas, passed away on June 22, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on April 3, 1948, in Hamilton, Texas, to the late Troy Sylvester and Terresa Tera (Stevens) Randall. Reitha was married to Kenneth Hullum on December 24, 1984, and they shared a beautiful life together.

Reitha had a passion for antiques,...

Samuel Austin Richmond

Samuel Austin Richmond

Jun 13, 2024

Samuel Austin "Sammy" Richmond died on June 13, 2024 at his ranch in Oakwood, Texas. He was sixty-seven years old.

Sammy was born on November 15, 1956, in Palestine, Texas to Glenn and Ovilla "Billie" Richmond. He was the youngest of the family and remained Billie's baby until her passing. Sammy grew up in Oakwood, Texas where he played football for...

James Stanton

James Stanton

Jun 10, 2024

A funeral service for James D. Stanton will be held on Monday, June 17, 2024 at 11 A.M. at Walters' Buffalo Funeral Home, Buffalo, Texas. Rev. Alan Grisham, pastor of First Baptist Church of Buffalo, will officiate the service. Interment with military funeral honors provided by the U.S. Army will follow in Buffalo Cemetery, Buffalo, Texas. Visitation will be held...

Freddy Gale Starns

Freddy Gale Starns

May 21, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Freddy Gale Starns, who peacefully departed on May 21, 2024, at his home in Flo near Buffalo, Texas. He was born on October 30, 1949, to Leonard and Joyce (Dominy) Starns in Madison County, Texas. Freddy, a cattle buyer for Dallas City Packing, retired to his beloved ranch in the Flo Community,...

Phillip "Matthew" Laningham

Phillip "Matthew" Laningham

May 20, 2024

A memorial service for Phillip "Matthew" Laningham, 43, of Jewett, Texas will be held at 1 P.M., Thursday, May 23, 2024 at Walters' Buffalo Funeral Home. Bro. Johnny Veretto will officiate the service. A visitation and time of fellowship will be held on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, from 5 P.M. to 7 P.M. at the funeral home. Today, we gather to...

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