Obituaries

Earlene Nielsen

Earlene Nielsen

Dec 7, 2025

-NielsenEarlene made an early appearance on September 30, 1929 to parents Clarence Everett and Alma Vernon (Wilson) Jones while they were vacationing in Gainesville, MO. According to her daddy’s fishing scales, she was a whopping 5-pounder and her temporary bed was a dresser drawer.Raised in May, Oklahoma, she endured the good and bad times of those eras like the dust...

Billy George

Billy George

Nov 15, 2025

William Lee “Bill” George was born July 26, 1951 to Kermit and Mavis George. He left this life in the arms of Abraham on November 15, 2025.

Bill graduated Buffalo High School in 1970, joined the U. S. Navy and received an honorable discharge. He traveled about for several years working in blood banks across the U. S. until he returned...

DIANE SHUPE

DIANE SHUPE

Nov 10, 2025

In loving Memory of DIANE KLINGER SHUPE

May 9, 1945 ~ November 10, 2025

Diane K. Shupe, aged 80 years, 6 months and 1 day passed away peacefully on November 10, 2025, in Dodge City, Kansas. Diane was born on May 9,1945 in Ashland, Kansas to Dwight and Catherine Klinger, the second of their four daughters.

Diane was a fourth generation Clark County...

"JOLLY" COTTER-WILSON

"JOLLY" COTTER-WILSON

Nov 5, 2025

Jollivet Irene Painter was born June 24, 1924, in Omaha, Nebraska, to Fred G and Myrtle Mae Painter, Jollivet grew up in a home rooted in faith, family, and music-values that shaped her life and the generation that followed.

In her early years Jollivet married Jack Cecil Cotter, their home was blessed with a son Gary Cotter and together they built...

Glenda Ingraham

Glenda Ingraham

Oct 30, 2025

Glenda Ingraham, 95 years old resident of Buffalo, Oklahoma left her earthly home on October 30, 2025, at the Western Nursing Home, Buffalo, Oklahoma.

Glenda Lee McDowell was born on November 10, 1930, on (her father’s birthday) in Mooreland, Oklahoma to Earl and Tresa (Vogt) McDowell. Glenda grew up in Mooreland, Oklahoma and graduated with the Class of 1949 from Mooreland...

Arlene (Prophet) Larison

Arlene (Prophet) Larison

Oct 25, 2025

Violet Arlene Larison, age 95, passed away October 25, 2025 in Portland Oregon. Arlene was born August 27, 1930, in Buffalo Oklahoma, the daughter of Bessie and Pierce Prophet.

Arlene met her husband, Clarence B (C. B) Larison at Northwestern State College in Oklahoma (now State University) and they were married in 1949 at the Buffalo Christian Church. They had three...

Gerardo Favela Valadez

Gerardo Favela Valadez

Oct 23, 2025

Querido hermano,

Hoy escribo estas palabras con el corazón pesado, con lágrimas que no paran de caer al recordar todo lo que compartimos. No puedo creer que ya no estes aqui, que ya no pueda escuchar tu risa, sentir tu abrazo o ver tu sonrisa iluminando. Tu ausencia ha dejado un vacío inmenso, un dolor tan profundo que a veces sentimos...

Ronnie R Wilson

Ronnie R Wilson

Oct 22, 2025

Ronnie Ray Wilson, 81, of Weatherford, Oklahoma passed away after battling multiple cancers on October 22, 2025, surrounded by family. Ron was born on January 8, 1944 to Charles Vernon Wilson and Leta Lucille Crouch in Wichita, KS.

Ron grew up in Buffalo, Oklahoma, After graduating high school, Ron enlisted in the United States Navy serving from 1963-1967. Ron married Rita...

Lloyd R Cowger

Lloyd R Cowger

Oct 13, 2025

LLOYD RAY COWGER, 81, PASSED AWAY PEACEFULLY IN HIS SLEEP ON OCTOBER 13, 2025, IN HIS HOME THAT HE BUILT IN 1972. HE WAS BORN NOVEMBER 4, 1943, IN PASADENA, CALIFORNIA, AND WAS ADOPTED AT 3 DAYS OLD BY HIS PARENTS, JESSE AND ZOLA INEZ COWGER. AROUND THE AGE OF 4, THE FAMILY MOVED BACK TO THEIR HOMETOWN AREA OF...

WESLEY E. BIEBER

WESLEY E. BIEBER

Oct 7, 2025

Wesley Eugene Bieber, 62, of Ashland passed away Tuesday, October 7th at the Ashland Hospital.

Wesley was born on July 9, 1963 in Indiana to James and Ellen (Williams) Bieber. He was self-employed working in general construction around Ashland, KS. Wes was a simple man who liked simple things. He loved listening to music and was happiest singing to all the oldies....

Jodean Beasley

Jodean Beasley

Sep 11, 2025

Memorial service are Pending

“Mostest to infinity and 20 and that’s as high as you can go.”

“Grammy”, Jodean Beasley Gogan (AKA “Old Meat”), was sent to be with our Lord and her son, Ronnie, on September 11, 2025, at 1:20 pm in Buffalo, OK.Jodean was born on October 16, 1963, to parents George and Judith Little in Pratt, KS, and was...

Tammy D Tosh

Tammy D Tosh

Sep 7, 2025

Tammy Dian Tosh was born November 20, 1957, to JT and Freida Elizabeth (Bolin) Tosh, in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. The second of 5 children. She attended Colcord Public School in the younger years, then Watts Public School where she was salutatorian of her graduating class in 1976. She then attended Draughns School of Business in Tulsa. Tammy worked at various...

Ruby D Jordan

Ruby D Jordan

Aug 11, 2025

Ruby Darlene (Buss) Jordan was born during the Dust Bowl on April 22, 1935, in Hugoton, Kansas. Ruby was the seventh of nine children born to Dick and Vera (Snider) Buss.

When Ruby moved back to Buffalo in 1975, she found and married the love of her life, Royce Jordan, on May 6, 1976, at the First United Methodist Church in...

SAUL VELEZ-AYALA

SAUL VELEZ-AYALA

Aug 9, 2025

Saul Velez, 56, a resident of Buffalo, Oklahoma, passed away on Saturday August 9, 2025. He was born on January 10,1969, in Manuel Avila Camacho, Zacatecas, Mexico, Saul came to the United States in 1993, building a life defined by devotion to family, hard work, and genuine friendship.

For 25 years, Saul dedicated himself to Buffalo Feeders, where he formed deep...

Chris J Rice SR.

Chris J Rice SR.

Aug 2, 2025

Chris Jason Rice Sr. was born on February 12, 1962 in Cortland, New York to Robert and Wanda Rice and attended school in Homer, New York.

On January 31, 1981 Chris Rice Sr. and Christina Cole were united in marriage right here in Buffalo, Oklahoma and to that union 3 children were born: Kennth, Jonathon, and Chris Jr. with an additional...

Martin David Amster

Martin David Amster

Jun 28, 2025

Martin David Amster, lovingly known as Marty, passed away on June 28, 2025, in Buffalo, Oklahoma, at the age of 79. Born on February 22, 1946, in Brooklyn, New York, he was the son of Mildred Katzman and Bernard Amster, both of whom preceded him in death, along with his brother, Alan.

Marty lived a full and varied life, wearing many...

Frank Reed

Frank Reed

Jun 26, 2025

Franklin Perry Reed, 88, of Ashland Kansas passed away on Thursday June 26th, 2025. Pastor Nick Johnson of First Church of God of Ashland Kansas will be officiating the memorial service. Visitation will be held Tuesday July 1 2025 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Wilkinson Funeral Home Ashland and graveside service will be held Wednesday July 2nd at...

WANDA BISEL

WANDA BISEL

Jun 2, 2025

Wanda Lou Martin Bisel, long time Ashland Kansas resident or Mrs. James Bisel as she always signed her checks, was the middle daughter of Ed and Rebecca Martin who preceded her in death. Wanda was born in the farmhouse of her parents in Isabella Oklahoma on September 3, 1929, and was the last surviving child of her 8 siblings, Irene,...

Michael Harden

Michael Harden

May 25, 2025

Growin’ up a Kansas farm boy Life was mostly havin’ fun Ridin’ on his Daddy’s shoulders Beneath a warm Kansas sun. Yes, and joy was just the thing that he was raised on, Love is just the way to live and die, Gold is just a windy Kansas wheat field And blue is just a Kansas summer sky. by John...

Clarence Long

Clarence Long

May 21, 2025

Clarence Edward Long,81 of Buffalo, Oklahoma passed away on May 21, 2025. Clarence (Eddy) Long, was born on January 30, 1944 to Leroy and Letha Long in Laverne, Oklahoma.

Clarence graduated from Laverne High School in Laverne OK in 1962.

Clarence married Merlind Diane Richardson on December 23 1965, to this union three daughters were born, Susan, Tricia, and Brigette. After their...