Brian Rayburn Newman

Brian Rayburn Newman, 47, of Buffalo passed away Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026 at Colonial Springs Healthcare Center in Buffalo.
He was born Dec. 12, 1978 in Independence, the son of Randy and Nina (Smith) Newman. Preceding him in death was his father.
Surviving are his mother Nina Newman, of Macks Creek; life partner Angie Coppola, of Buffalo; son Jason Newman, of Longview, Texas; daughters, Tiffany Gaylord, of Camdenton, Kelly Newman, of Longview, Texas and Holly Newman, of Buffalo; brother Shane Newman, of Macks Creek; and two grandsons.
He grew up and attended school in Independence and Macks Creek. He had lived in Missouri his entire life. He was employed as a truck driver for several years. He was a member of Grace Community Free Methodist Church.
Services were held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 15, at Grace Community Free Methodist Church in Buffalo, under direction of Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville. Reverend Vicki Coons conducted the service.
The family received friends from 1 p.m. until service time Thursday, Jan. 15, at Grace Community Free Methodist Church in Buffalo.
Burial was at 2 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 16, at Log Church Memorial Gardens in Butterfield. Reverend Mark Moller conducted the service.
Contributions may be made to the family in his memory.
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