Tributes
Recent obituaries in the Bryan and College Station, TX areas.
Charlene Worthington
Mar 2, 2024
Charlene Worthington, 66, sadly left us on March 2, 2024. She was born in Toledo, Ohio but resided in BCS, Texas the last 42 years. She has always considered herself a Texan.
Charlene was a die hard Dallas Cowboys fan, she loved to play bingo, listen to music, and ride around in her scooter. She was always happy, even though...
Garnett Carnell Lewis
Feb 28, 2024
Garnett Lewis, 91 of College Station passed away February 28, 2024.
Paul Jackson Bradbury
Feb 25, 2024
My father was a great man. Among the many hats he wore and the titles he had, the most important ones were husband, father, dad, brother, uncle, and pops. These were the roles that the people closest to him valued him for the most. He had a large presence in the lives that he touched. His touch was far reaching...
Joseph Anthony Marshall
Feb 25, 2024
Joseph A. Marshall, was born October 6, 1957.Â
Joe was the 11th child to Eddie Lue and Annie Mae (Long) Marshall. Joe, as he was affectionally known as to many in the area, was a longtime resident of Welborn, TX.
Joe attended A&M Consolidated High School where he was an exceptional student. He participated in several extra circular activities,...
Dr. Joseph M. Dettling
Feb 24, 2024
Dr. Joseph M. Dettling, 75, of College Station, TX, passed away on February 24, 2024, after a brief, but courageous, battle with pancreatic cancer.
Joe was born on April 14, 1948, to John and Geraldine Dettling in Wharton, TX. The second oldest of six, his family included older sister Frances, younger sisters Elizabeth and Helen, and younger brothers Leroy and...
Joshua Daniel Stipe
Feb 24, 2024
Joshua Daniel Stipe (Josh), age 19, passed away peacefully in his sleep while in Houston, TX on February 24, 2024 after a long battle with Muscular Dystrophy. Josh was born in Bryan, TX on July 31, 2004 to Brian and Julie of College Station, TX. Josh attended A&M Consolidated High School but due to health issues, graduated from home school. ...
Luke Ruffino Ii
Feb 24, 2024
Luke Ruffino II, 47, lifetime resident of Bryan, Texas, passed away Saturday February 24, 2024 with family at his side. Family and friends are invited to a visitation at 9am Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Bryan. A Mass of Christian Burial will begin immediately after the visitation at 11am, with interment to follow at Mt....
Salome Gonzalez Lopez
Feb 23, 2024
Baby Salome Gonzalez Lopez passed away on February 23, 2024 in College Station, Texas. A graveside is being held on Friday, March 1, 2024 at Mount Calvary Cemetery in Smetana for friends and family to attend.
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Dale Eldon Barnes
Feb 23, 2024
Dale Eldon Barnes, 81, formerly of Dumas, Texas passed away peacefully surrounded by his family and clergy on Friday, February 23, 2024.
Visitation will be Wednesday, February 28, 2024 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. and the Celebration of Life service will be Thursday, February 29 at 2:00 p.m. with full military honors. Services and arrangements provided by Callaway-Jones, 3100 S. College Ave.,...
Carol Jeannette Yohe
Feb 23, 2024
Carol Jeannette Yohe passed away at the age of 87 in Hearne, TX on February 23, 2024 after a battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Carol grew up in Marion, Indiana and graduated from Marion High School in 1954. She had a lengthy career as a telephone operator until she retired in the early 1990’s.
Carol was married for 62 years to...
Carrol Dean Claycamp
Feb 23, 2024
On February 23, 2024, Carrol Dean Claycamp, our loving father, grandfather, brother and life-long educator passed away at age 89. Carrol was born in Western Kansas in June of 1934 at the peak of the Depression and Dust Bowl. He was the youngest of 7 brothers with an older and a younger sister. Carrol certainly lived the adage “Do what...
Patricia Sue Ball
Feb 21, 2024
With broken hearts, we announce the passing of another cherished family member, Patricia (Pat) Pitts Ball.
Pat was born to Eugene & Inez (Beatrice) Pitts in Benton Harbor, Michigan and was raised in Anderson, Indiana with her siblings, Jean Katherine, William (Bill/Bub) and C. Michael (Mike) Pitts. In her late teen years, Pat moved to Chicago, Illinois and met &...
Johnny Patranella
Feb 21, 2024
Johnny Patranella passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2024 surrounded by his family at home. He was born on October 8, 1944, in Bryan, Texas, to Carrie and Frank Patranella and was the youngest of ten children. He has two daughters, Shelly and Amy, and also raised his grandson, BJ, and great-grandson, Barry as his own sons. Johnny had a deep...
Sylvia Maria Norton
Feb 17, 2024
Sylvia Morris Norton, beloved wife, mother, and friend, passed away on February 17, 2024.
Sylvia was born on December 14, 1952 in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany. She was adopted by a loving U.S. Army Colonel and his wife who were stationed in Germany, eventually returning to settle in Waco, Texas. In 1985, she married the love of her life, John. In 1991,...
David M. Lightsey
Feb 17, 2024
David M. Lightsey 70 of Benchley, passed away on February 17, 2024 in Houston, Texas.
David was born on September 7, 1953 in Bryan, Texas to W.O. Lightsey and Ruth McClain Lightsey.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
David is survived by his wife and best friend Amanda E Lightsey and his daughter Joanna Ruth Lightsey, son Kelly...
Ronald Duane Forte
Feb 17, 2024
Ronald Duane Forte, 70, of Bryan, Texas passed away on February 17, 2024. A celebration of life will be held in his honor on Thursday, February 22, 2024 at 2 pm at Callaway-Jones Funeral Center in Bryan, Texas.
Kimberly Oanh Nguyen
Feb 16, 2024
Kimberly Nguyen, 67 of Clovis, California, passed away Friday, February 16, 2024 surrounded by her family. Express condolences at CallawayJones.com.
Patricia Kay Scharber
Feb 14, 2024
Patricia Kay (Derr) Scharber passed away peacefully at home on February 14, 2024 at the age of 86, in the care of Hospice Brazos Valley of Bryan, Texas. There will be a private internment for family at the Houston National Cemetery. Services are in the care of Callaway-Jones Funeral and Cremation Centers of Bryan, Texas. Â
Patricia was a graduate...
Larry Dean Casey
Feb 13, 2024
Larry was born in Sherman, Texas on March 24th, 1952 to Jack and Minnie Casey. Larry graduated High School in Abernathy, Texas and had called College Station home for the past 30 years. Larry met and married Anita Kennedy in Abernathy, Texas and joined the US Army from 1976 to 1982. While serving in the Army, Larry was deployed to...
Beverly Ann Raphel
Feb 13, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Beverly King Raphel, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. A true southern belle, Beverly embodied grace, charm, and kindness while also having the keen ability to enrich the lives of all who knew her through her intelligence, strength, and wit. Beverly peacefully departed this world on February 13, 2024, leaving behind a...