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Recent obituaries in the Bryan and College Station, TX areas.
Jean Royder Shaw
Oct 14, 2024
Jean Royder Shaw , aged 92, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2024, at a Georgetown, TX nursing home. She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, husband Harvey, and beloved sister.
She was born in 1932 to parents John S. Royder and Prue Baker Royder at Wellborn, Texas. As she grew up in Wellborn, she learned to...
Joan Maffei
Oct 12, 2024
College Station resident, Joan Maffei, 87, passed away peacefully at her home on October 12, 2024 surrounded by her loving family.
Arrangements entrusted to Callaway-Jones Funeral and Cremation Center, Bryan-College Station. Express condolences at www.CallawayJones.com.
William "Wick" Mckean
Oct 12, 2024
William “Wick” McKean was born April 17, 1947, in Gloucester, MA to Louise and Colonel William A McKean. Wick died peacefully in his home on October 12th (like a true Aggie), 2024, surrounded by his family. A special thanks to Allumine Health Home Health and Hospice and Right At Home In Home Care and Assistance.
Wick McKean was a true...
William Eugene Sneed
Oct 9, 2024
William Eugene Sneed, 82, of College Station, Texas passed away on October 9, 2024. Arrangements are in the care of Callaway-Jones Funeral Centers of Bryan-College Station. A full obituary may be posted at a later date.
Robert Allen Smith
Oct 5, 2024
The bugle has sounded, and Bob Smith is making his final journey home. He is joining his wife of 69 years, Lela, in heaven. He will be missed. Our family is saddened by his passing, but we know that his place is beside Mom. Dad’s greatest joys were his family, friends and all things Texas A&M.
Robert was born in...
Inell Partin
Oct 4, 2024
Inell Thielemann Partin was born July 9, 1955 to Elton and Evelyn Rosenbaum Thielemann in Brenham, Texas. She graduated from Brenham High School with the “Greatest class there will ever be! Senior class of ‘73” and then attended Blinn College. Inell married Dr. Charles David Partin on August 1, 1987 at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Brenham.
Her greatest joy...
Manuel Martinez
Oct 3, 2024
Manuel Martinez passed away peacefully at the age of 69 on October 3, 2024, in his hometown of College Station, Texas, surrounded by his loving family. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 12th from 2pm to 4pm at Callaway-Jones Funeral and Cremation Center, 3001 S. College Avenue, Bryan.
Manuel was born February 16, 1955, to Macario and...
Peggy Jean Cooper
Sep 29, 2024
Peggy Jean Martin Cooper, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away peacefully September 29, 2024, at the age of 92. Born in Floresville, Texas, on April 1, 1932, to Loyd Franklin Martin and Blossom Mary Goff, Peggy, affectionately known as “Mimi” to her family, lived a life full of love, laughter, and devotion to her family and community.
In...
Penne Mccollum Mathews
Sep 28, 2024
Penne McCollum Mathews, 77, passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2024 in Bryan, Texas. Penne is survived by her loving husband, Michael Mathews; her daughter, Mindy Mathews Greene; grandsons, Jarrod Magaha and Jaden Mathews; sister, Marilyn Scheffe; brother in laws, Dennis Scheffe and Maxia Farris, as well as four nephews, three nieces and many cousins.
A funeral service will be...
Mario Joseph Bonafede
Sep 28, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mario Joseph Bonafede, a beloved husband, devoted father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, godfather and friend to many. Mario was born on August 22, 1939, in Chicago, Illinois, to Joseph W. and Joanne (Wisinski) Bonafede. Mario lived in Chicago until his family moved to Pomona, California when Mario was 10...
Charles Evan Still
Sep 28, 2024
Charles Evan Still, 85 of Bryan passed away Saturday, September 28, 2024. He was born in Overton Texas to Henry and Eva (Norman) Still.
Charles attended Texas A&M University where he was a member of the Fightin’ Texas Aggie Band. He graduated in 1960 with a Bachelor of Science in Architecture. He went on to work as a Design Engineer...
Bobbie Jean Freeman
Sep 27, 2024
Bobbie Jean (Willis) Freeman was born May 13, 1937 to Bob and Viola (McLewis) Willis in Anderson, Texas. Bobbie passed away Friday, September 27, 2024 at the age of 87.
She is preceded in death by her parents and two sisters. Bobbie is survived by her daughter Lalita Collins and her husband Raymond, and one grandson, Jaden Collins.
Funeral services...
Dr. Marcy Halterman-Cox
Sep 26, 2024
With her family by her side, Dr. Marcy Halterman-Cox went running into the arms of her savior, Jesus Christ on September 26, 2024. Born July 9, 1958 in Carbondale IL, she grew up on a farm with horses (and did some barrel racing). She was also active in athletics, cheerleading and track at Carbondale Community High School (Class of 76),...
Lois Adelle Rushing
Sep 25, 2024
Lois Adelle Curry Rushing passed away in her sleep on the morning of Wednesday, September 25, 2024, in Bryan, Texas at the age of 94. A memorial service with a visitation will take place at Callaway–Jones Funeral Center in Bryan on Friday, October 11, 2024, at 2:00 pm. A graveside service will take place at Belvieu Cemetery in Rotan, Texas,...
Dr. Charles Duane Johnson
Sep 23, 2024
Dr. Charles D. Johnson was a towering figure in academia, renowned for his visionary leadership, tireless work ethic, and commitment to excellence. He grew up in a hardworking, blue-collar family in Michigan and was the first in his family to attend college, ultimately earning a BS, MS, and PhD. His determination to pursue more drove him throughout his entire career.
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Ellen Marquis Horner
Sep 23, 2024
Ellen Marquis Horner, 97, of College Station, Texas, passed peacefully from this life on September 23, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. Ellen was a quietly spirited “Tessie” Texan and Aggie, with a passion for family, music and community service. Born on August 3, 1927, to James Terry Hausman, an accountant at the Fort Worth Stockyards, and Helen Smith Hausman, a...
Ronda Leann Arnett
Sep 23, 2024
Ronda Arnett passed away on September 23, 2024, after a long battle with cancer.
Ronda was born in ST. Joseph’s Hospital in Houston to John and LaNell Hancock on April 16, 1966. After graduating as a salutatorian from Columbus High School in Columbus, TX in 1984, she attended and graduated from Texas A&M in 1988. She was employed with the...
Michael Ray Wortman
Sep 22, 2024
Michael Ray Wortman, 76, passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2024, in Bryan, TX surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on April 12, 1948, in Decatur, Illinois to Norman and Norma Wortman. He moved to Bryan, TX in 1980 and fell in love with Aggieland. Mike was a drilling instrumentation technician for oil field service companies for over...