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Recent obituaries in the Bryan and College Station, TX areas.
LaWeta Diane Franklin
Dec 31, 2025
LaWeta Diane Franklin, 86, of Bryan, Texas passed away on December 31, 2025. A full obituary will be posted soon, please see service details below.
Betty Ruth Steckman
Dec 29, 2025
Betty Ruth Steckman, born on May 30, 1950, in Galena Park, Texas, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2025, in Bryan, Texas. She lived a life dedicated to her family, friends, and community, leaving an enduring legacy of love and kindness.
Betty worked diligently as an administrative assistant for Texas A&M University, where she was known for her exceptional work ethic...
William Vincent Milberger
Dec 28, 2025
William Vincent Milberger, age 85, of Bryan, Texas, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2025. A loving family man and dedicated professional, William's life was marked by numerous accomplishments and cherished moments with those he loved.
Born on June 30, 1940, in Bryan, Texas, William was the son of Cyril and Leona Milberger. He was a proud graduate of Stephen F....
Clara Mae Burford
Dec 28, 2025
Clara Mae Burford, a beloved figure to all who knew her, was called to her eternal rest on December 28, 2025, in College Station, Texas. Born on July 12, 1931, in Houston, Texas, Clara lived a life rich with love, devotion, and cherished memories. She leaves behind a legacy that will be carried on by her adoring family and friends.
Clara...
Jean Davis Dodgen
Dec 24, 2025
Jean Dodgen, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed peacefully on December 24, 2025. She was born on September 8, 1940, to Annie and William Davis, who preceded her in death along with her cherished sisters, Gwen and Beverly.
Jean was a devoted mother to her two beloved sons, Michael Loehr and Gerald Loehr. She dedicated her early years to raising...
Clayton "Blue" Joseph Myers
Dec 23, 2025
Clayton Joseph "Blue" Myers, born on October 4, 1937, in Sulphur, Louisiana, was a remarkable man who touched the lives of many before peacefully passing away on December 23, 2025, in College Station, Texas. His journey through life was filled with accomplishments, cherished moments, and a profound impact on his community.
A proud veteran, Clayton joined the United States Marine Corps...
William Joe Byford
Dec 23, 2025
William Joe Byford of Bryan, Texas passed away peacefully on December 23, 2025.
He was preceded in death by his parents WJ and Evelyn Byford. He is survived by his sister, Rebecca Byford, brother, Robert Byford, and sister Renee Mynier, husband Roy, and nieces Julia and Lindsey Mynier.
Bill grew up in Bryan, Texas and graduated from Bryan High School in 1977....
Tommy Lewis Lanier
Dec 23, 2025
Tommy Lewis Lanier, born on August 6, 1941, in Bastrop, Louisiana, passed away peacefully in Bryan, Texas, on December 23, 2025, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. He was 84 years old.
Mr. Lanier began his illustrious career as a carpenter, working alongside his stepfather in the homebuilding industry from 1960 until 1977. In 1977, he relocated his family from...
Charles Michael Kmiecik
Dec 21, 2025
Charles Michael Kmiecik, cherished husband, father, son, brother, and uncle, age 73, of College Station passed away on December 21, 2025. Charles was born on November 18, 1952 in Houston, TX to Philip and Verna (nee Benkoski) Kmiecik, originally of Anderson, Houston, and New Waverly, TX. Charles attended Catholic schools in Houston, graduated from St. Pius X High School, where...
Thomas Robert Arnold
Dec 20, 2025
Thomas Robert Arnold, 83, of College Station, Texas passed away on December 20, 2025.
Joanne Bigham Chapman
Dec 19, 2025
Joanne Bigham Chapman, a beloved matriarch, devoted friend, and compassionate community member, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 19, 2025, at her home in Bryan, Texas. She was 82 years old. Born on March 29, 1943, in Commerce, Texas, she was the cherished daughter of Lawrence and Louise Bigham.
Throughout her life, Joanne embraced her roles as a wife, mother, and...
Margie Marie Person
Dec 18, 2025
Margie M. Person, age 94, of College Station, Texas, entered into the presence of her Lord on December 18, 2025.
Margie was born on January 7, 1931, in Shongaloo, Louisiana, to Curtis A. Craighead and Chloie Leverett Craighead. She was raised in Mt. Lebanon, Louisiana alongside her brother, Joe Dale Craighead, and many close cousins. After graduating from high school, Margie...
Rosemary Fugate
Dec 16, 2025
Rosemary Sharp Fugate, age 79, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Rosemary was born on August 31, 1946, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Robert Sharp and Margarite “Mimi” Potts. She lived a life marked by dedication, service, creativity, and deep love for her family. In her younger years, Rosemary proudly served her country in the...
Andrew Scott Ballard
Dec 11, 2025
Andrew Scott Ballard was born in Dallas, Texas on April 12, 1958. His early life was in Coppell, Texas, just north of Dallas. His later life was unique and adventurous, and he traveled worldwide. After graduating from High School, Andy enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps where he earned “The Bird and The Ball” emblem and was further trained as...
Thelma Rogers Carter
Dec 6, 2025
Sunrise May 14, 1938
Sunset December 6, 2025
Thelma Rogers Carter was born on May 14, 1938, in Brenham, Texas, and she departed this life on December 6, 2025, in her cherished hometown. Thelma was the daughter of Mary and Jack Rogers, who instilled in her the values of hard work and compassion that would guide her throughout her life.
Thelma began her...
Elizabeth Ann Tumlinson
Dec 6, 2025
Elizabeth "Liz" Ann Tumlinson, 65, of Bryan, Texas passed away on December 6, 2025. A full obituary will be posted soon.
Gary Lee Barnes
Dec 5, 2025
Gary Lee Barnes, 73, of Bryan, Texas passed away on December 5, 2025. A full obituary will be posted soon.
Sonja Dee Hotard
Dec 5, 2025
Sonja Dee Hotard, 64, of Bryan, Texas passed away on December 5, 2025. A full obituary may be posted at a later date.
Dan Lyle Cox
Dec 5, 2025
Dan L. Cox went to be with the Lord on December 5, 2025, after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease. Born, Danny Lyle Cox, October 17, 1948, in Wheelwright, Kentucky, to Orville Haywood "Ted" and Mildred Louise "Mickie" Cox, Dan got to Texas as fast as he could when his family moved to Dallas for his father to attend SMU...
Beverly Johnson Peters
Nov 29, 2025
Beverly Peters, age 94, of Corpus Christi, Texas passed away on November 29, 2025.
Beverly, a native Texan, was born on December 26, 1930 in Columbus, Texas. She was the daughter of Peter Wilbur Johnson and Lillian Wray Probst. Her father worked as a signal maintainer for Southern Pacific Railroad and soon moved the family to Sabinal, Texas where Beverly grew...