Tributes
Recent obituaries in the Bryan and College Station, TX areas.
Joyce Gentry-Bolin
Jan 7, 2024
Joyce Ruth Gentry-Bolin passed on from this earth to her heavenly home on January 7, 2024 in Bryan, Texas. Joyce was born in Aberdeen, Mississippi on January 19, 1942.
She was proceeded in death by her mother Ruth McGhee Gentry, father Thomas Ford Gentry, and her beloved life partner Edward Duncan, who loved his “Joycie.” Joyce and Ed shared a...
Cindy D. Still
Jan 6, 2024
Cindy was born October 27, 1939 in Dallas, Texas to Harless & Lucy Dyer of Henderson, Texas. She grew up in Henderson and attended college at North Texas University, Kilgore College and Sam Houston University where she obtained a teaching degree in Education. She taught elementary grades in the Bryan School system for 25 years.
Cindy was a lifelong Methodist...
Edwin Fredrick Pilger
Jan 5, 2024
Edwin Fredrick Pilger passed away peacefully January 5, 2024. He was born April 6, 1932, in Cheyenne Wells, Colorado, to Everett and Frances Pilger. Ed was an only child but was lovingly surrounded by seven aunts and one uncle. Upon graduating from high school in Goodland, Kansas in 1949, he proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force. During...
Maria Barron
Jan 5, 2024
Maria passed away in the comfort of her home the morning of January 5, 2024, in Bryan, Texas.
Services will be carried out by Callaway- Jones funeral home located at
Visitation will be held from 10am -11am on Tuesday January 9,2024. The service will be held at 11am also on Tuesday January 9,2024.
Maria was born in Camargo...
William "Bill" Edward Ward Iii
Jan 4, 2024
William (Bill) was born and raised in Salem, Ohio to William E. and Florence Martin Ward. His father was the dentist in Salem, and his mother was an elementary school teacher. Bill graduated from Salem High School in 1946, and continued his education at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio. He graduated with a degree in Zoology and served in ROTC...
John Alfred Orozco
Jan 3, 2024
John was born to Miguel (Mike) and Clementine (Tina) Orozco on October 30, 1956 in Bryan, Texas where he grew up with his younger sister Michelle. John graduated from Bryan High School in 1975. He was most proud to excel in athletics, which ironically led to his lifelong passion of music and guitar after a shoulder injury forced him to...
Bobbie Mae Claypoole
Jan 3, 2024
Bobbie was born on 17 September 1949 in Bell County, second of two daughters to James Robert “Bobby” and Inez Zelma (Jones) Bowers. She was raised in Caldwell, Tx and graduated from Caldwell High School. On 09 September 1998, she married Dale Claypoole, whom she would spend many cross-country road trips creating memories for the next 25 years. Bobbie enjoyed...
Grace Irene Prather
Jan 2, 2024
Grace Irene Prather, 78, of Bryan, passed away on January 2nd, 2024, surrounded by loved ones at home after a long battle with cancer. Devoted to her faith and fueled by love for family, friends, continuous learning, and travel, she leaves behind a legacy of warmth, wisdom, and cherished memories.
Born in Pratt, KS, on July 22, 1945, she was...
Linda Carol Halter
Jan 1, 2024
Linda Lowrey Halter, 81, mother, daughter, sister and friend passed on January 1st at her home surrounded by her loving family around her. She was born on February 12, 1942 in Baytown, Texas at the beginning of WWII. Her father James Lowrey worked with Texaco company pipe line division. She lived in many places in Texas and Oklahoma with the...
Arthur "Art" Adolph Herwald
Dec 31, 2023
Arthur Adolph Herwald, 90 years old, passed away on December 31, 2023 in Bryan, Texas. Art was born on May 13, 1933 in Otto, Texas. He graduated from Chilton High School and then attended Texas A&M University where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Agriculture in 1955. While attending Texas A&M, Art was introduced to Dorothy Ann...
Martha Lee Whitley
Dec 26, 2023
Martha Lee Whitley, 81, of College Station, Texas passed away on December 26, 2023. Arrangements are in the care of Callaway-Jones Funeral Centers of Bryan-College Station, Texas. A full obituary may be posted at a later date.
Linda Millhollon
Dec 26, 2023
Linda Holmes Millhollon,83, of College Station, Texas, went to be with Our Lord on December 26, 2023. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.
Linda was born in Seymour, Texas, on September 1, 1940 to Jack Irwin Holmes and Edith Ginn Holmes. She was the last of eight children and had two half-brothers, Chester Miller and Bud...
Walter Landeck Jr.
Dec 21, 2023
Walter Landeck Jr., 92, of Brenham, TX, passed away Thursday December 21, 2023. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. A full obituary may be posted at a later date. Services are in the care of Callaway-Jones Funeral and Cremation Centers of Bryan College Station.
David Harvey Saxby
Dec 21, 2023
1SG David H. Saxby, (USA, Retired) passed away on December 21, 2023, in Bryan, TX at the age of 86. He is survived by his 5 children, Robin (Dale) Lancaster, Sherry Saxby, Chris (Michelle) Saxby, Scott (Angela) Saxby, and Danine (John) Jaster. He has 13 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife, Mary J. Saxby,...
Morris Collier
Dec 20, 2023
We celebrate this day that Morris has fought the good fight, he has finished his race, he kept the faith (2 Tim 4-7). Memorial services will be held 10:00 am on Saturday Dec 23, 2023 at Callaway-Jones Funeral Home (3001 S College Ave, Bryan, TX 77801). Morris’ remains will be interred at the Houston National Cemetery befitting his veteran status...
Esther Elaine Nededog
Dec 20, 2023
Esther Elaine Nededog, 63, of Bryan, Texas passed away on December 20, 2023. A celebration of life will be held in her honor on Monday, January 8, 2024 at 5:30 pm with a reception to follow at Callaway-Jones Funeral Home in Bryan, Texas.
Olga Arellano
Dec 19, 2023
Olga Lopez de Arellano went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 19th, at the age of 93 of natural causes. She was born in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico on June 21, 1930 (or possibly 1928), the sixth of ten children born to Jose G. Lopez and Ana Maria Padron. Olga came to faith in Christ while attending Iglesia...
Donnie Roy Seals
Dec 18, 2023
Donnie Seals, departed this world to be with God on December 18, 2023. Donnie’s 78 year journey with us was a testament to love, faith, and family and continues in eternity with the Father.
Donnie was devoted to his wife, Marsha of 53 years. His unwavering belief in love, compassion, and the power of faith guided his actions, leaving an...
Mary Gomez Luna
Dec 18, 2023
Mary Katherine Gomez Luna, age 58, passed away suddenly on Monday, December 18, 2023.
Mary was born December 3, 1965 in Hearne, Texas to her parents Santiago & Consuelo (Martinez) Gomez.
She was one of 4 children. Mary grew up in and around Hearne, Texas. Mary met whom would be her husband Joe Luna, and they would have 2 children...