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Recent obituaries in the Bryan and College Station, TX areas.
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.
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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.
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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...
Librado "Lee" Y Jaramillo Jr.
Sep 22, 2024
Librado Y. Jaramillo Jr. “Lee,” 46, was called to heaven on Sunday, September 22, 2024, surrounded by love, with his family & close friends.
Born on June 7, 1978, in Caldwell, Idaho. He spent a portion of his childhood in Texas, before moving back to Idaho, where he graduated from Caldwell High School. After graduating, he made the bold decision...
Vance E. Crosley
Sep 21, 2024
Vance E. Crosley, 83, of Bryan, Texas passed away on September 21, 2024. Arrangements are in the care of Callaway-Jones Funeral Centers of Bryan-College Station.
William Lawrence "Larry" Jones
Sep 21, 2024
William Lawrence “Larry” Jones was born August 26, 1949, to Ansel “Bill” Jones and June Jones nee Pinckard at the Naval Hospital in Oakland, California. The oldest of six in a Navy family, Larry’s early years took place around several American Naval stations, including Midway Island, but the family eventually settled in Houston, Texas. Following in his father’s footsteps, Larry...
Josephine L. Crawford
Sep 20, 2024
Josephine L. Crawford, 78, of Navasota, Texas passed away on September 20, 2024. Arrangements are in the care of Callaway-Jones Funeral Centers of Bryan-College Station.
Julie Marie Donley Briley
Sep 19, 2024
Julie Briley passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, September 19 2024 at 11:02 AM, surrounded by her family at her beloved home, after a lengthy battle with cancer.
Julie was preceded in death by her husband, James Briley, and her parents, Joseph M. Donley and Ruth O. Hagaman Donley, as well as her youngest sister, Ruthie Donley, who passed away...
Brenda Sue Currie
Sep 16, 2024
Brenda Currie, 66 of College Station, Texas passed away on Monday, September 16, 2024, at her home surrounded by family. Visitation and Celebration of life is scheduled for Friday, September 20, 2024, at Callaway-Jones Funeral Center in Bryan. The visitation will be from 2-3pm and the celebration of life will be from 3-4pm.
Brenda Sue Currie was born on May...
Charles F. Merritt
Sep 13, 2024
Charles F. Merritt passed away on September 13, 2024, at the age of 67, in College Station, Texas. Born on March 5, 1957, Charles grew up in Oswego, New York, where he graduated from Oswego High School in 1975. He furthered his education at Hallmark Photography School in Worcester, Massachusetts, earning his degree in 1979. Charles dedicated 14 years of...