Tributes

Recent obituaries in the Bryan and College Station, TX areas.

Royce Earl Watson

Royce Earl Watson

Mar 24, 2025

Mr. Royce Earl Watson, 82, died at home peacefully on March 24, 2025, in Bryan, Texas.

Royce was born on November 26, 1942 (Thanksgiving Day) to Royce Lee Watson and Norman Gatewood Watson. He graduated in 1961 from Stephen F. Austin High School. He attended Texas A&M University before going into the Navy. Unfortunately, his Navy career was short-lived because of...

Holly Ann Field

Holly Ann Field

Mar 19, 2025

Holly Ann Field (Jones) passed away peacefully at home in the arms of her husband, Larry, on March 19, 2025, in College Station. She leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and a life fully embraced. Holly had a rare gift for making others feel seen, valued, and deeply loved. Her warmth and kindness left a lasting impact, and her...

Jonalee Noto

Jonalee Noto

Mar 19, 2025

Jonalee (Joni) Strilich Noto of Northlake, Texas passed away peacefully on March 19, 2025 in Dallas, Texas at Faith Presbyterian Hospice. Joni was born on October 12, 1951 in Pueblo, Colorado to John and Mary Belle Strilich. Joni is survived by her sister Rosemary and children Aaron Noto (Ashley), Monica Studzinski (Sean), Adam Noto (Julia) and Angela, and their father,...

Mary Carolyn Ulrickson

Mary Carolyn Ulrickson

Mar 17, 2025

Carolyn passed away peacefully at the age of 83 years old in her sleep with her beloved cats in her lap after a lengthy illness. She was born in Madison County, Texas and lived in Bedias Texas until after World War II when she and her parents moved to Graham, Texas due to her father’s job with Sinclair Oil. Her...

Doris Nell Cooper

Doris Nell Cooper

Mar 16, 2025

Doris Nell Cooper, 80 of Bryan, TX, passed away on Sunday March 16, 2025. Visitation will be from 10:30-11:00am, Monday March 24, 2025, at Reliance Baptist Church. Services will be 11:00am- 12 noon inside the church, then burial immediately after service at Reliance Cemetery. Officiating the service will be Brother Ray Marshall.

Doris was born in Elgin, TX on February 20,...

Wesley Harvey Whitman Jr.

Wesley Harvey Whitman Jr.

Mar 15, 2025

College Station, Texas – Wesley Harvey Whitman, Jr. finished his earthly life on Saturday, March 15. He was the epitome of a life well-lived and we rejoice in the assurance of his faith in Jesus that he received his rich welcome in heaven. Family and friends will gather at Callaway-Jones Funeral Center in Bryan, TX on Saturday, March 22 for...

Carrie Daphne Eller

Carrie Daphne Eller

Mar 14, 2025

On Friday afternoon, March 14, 2025, Carrie Daphne Eller went to Heaven, a place she was so looking forward to going! She was reunited there with her parents, Irby and Ada May, and her youngest son, Robert “Bob” Eller, after living here on Earth for an amazing 92 years.

 Daphne was born on January 7, 1933, in Donie, Texas. She grew...

Janette Rae Ingram

Janette Rae Ingram

Mar 14, 2025

Janette Rae Ingram, 81, of Navasota, Texas passed away on March 14, 2025. Arrangements are in the care of Callaway-Jones Funeral Centers of Bryan-College Station. A full obituary may be posted at a later date.

Thomas Herrera

Thomas Herrera

Mar 10, 2025

Mr. Thomas G. Herrera, age 69, of Bryan, Texas, went to be with his lord and savior on March 10, 2025. Thomas was married to his loving wife Carol Herrera for 50 years and had one daughter, Valarie Garza. Thomas was a certified auto and diesel mechanic, an auto business owner (Mazz Auto Sales), and a life-long self employed truck...

Jose Antonio Corleto Velado

Jose Antonio Corleto Velado

Mar 10, 2025

José Antonio Corleto Velado, age 89, passed away in Bryan, Texas, on Monday, March 10, 2025. Born to Gilberto Corleto and Isabel Velado in Chalchuapa, El Salvador, José graduated from the Military Academy in 1956 and married Almita Mena López in 1957. He served in the armed forces of El Salvador for 24 years. During his tenure in the army,...

Michael Xavier Ramirez

Michael Xavier Ramirez

Mar 9, 2025

Michael Xavier Ramirez, 48, of College Station, Texas passed away on March 9, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.

A memorial mass will be held in his honor on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at 11 am at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 300 Nagle Street, College Station, Texas followed by a reception at the Memorial Student Center.

Michael was born on August 5,...

Jack Ward Lundy

Jack Ward Lundy

Mar 8, 2025

Jack Ward Lundy, 87, of Normangee, Texas passed away on March 8, 2025. Arrangements are in the care of Callaway-Jones Funeral Centers of Bryan-College Station. A full obituary may be posted at a later date.

Virginia "Raack" Wooten

Virginia "Raack" Wooten

Mar 8, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Virginia Davis Raack Wooten, 84, of Bryan Texas on March 8, 2025, in Tomball, Tx.

Born May 13, 1940 in Bryan Texas. Virginia grew up and lived in Bryan the majority of her life. Her and two sisters grew up in North Bryan where her parents provided them with much...

Susan Groff

Susan Groff

Mar 6, 2025

“Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.”- James 1:12

Sue Groff, 74, of New Braunfels, Texas, was called home to be with the Lord on March 6, 2025, after struggling with health issues for many years. Sue...

Michael Edward Dailey

Michael Edward Dailey

Mar 6, 2025

Mike was born on July 5, 1951 in Detroit, Michigan. He was the oldest of 4 boys and loved adventure! Straight out of high school he took his first trip to Alaska and would return multiple times over the course of his lifetime. Shortly after that first trip he joined the Air Force and ended up at Reece Air Force...

Bonnie Faye Deiss

Bonnie Faye Deiss

Mar 5, 2025

Bonnie Faye Deiss, 84, of College Station, Texas passed away on March 5, 2025. Arrangements are in the care of Callaway-Jones Funeral Centers of Bryan-College Station. A full obituary may be posted at a later date.

Jane McCollum Case

Jane McCollum Case

Mar 5, 2025

Janie McCollum Case was born in Austin, Texas, to Gene and Rita Curington on November 1, 1946. She passed away peacefully in Bryan, Texas, on March 5, 2025.

Janie graduated as the salutatorian of her senior class from Gregory-Portland High School in 1965. On July 20, 1968, she married the love of her life, Jerry Lynn McCollum, and together they built...

Rosemary Moore

Rosemary Moore

Mar 5, 2025

Rosemary Moore passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, March 5, 2025, at the age of 87. She was born on June 17, 1937, and raised in Bryan, Texas. She lived a life filled with love and cherished memories.

Rosemary devoted over three decades working at First National Bank of Bryan, beginning her career in 1970 at its downtown office and retiring...

Donna Kay Taylor

Donna Kay Taylor

Mar 4, 2025

Donna Kay Taylor, 80, of College Station, Texas passed away on March 4, 2025.

A visitation will be held in her honor on Sunday, March 16, 2025, from 5-8 pm at Callaway-Jones Funeral Home in Bryan, Texas. A funeral service will be held on the following day, Monday, March 17, 2025, at 1 pm with graveside to follow at Bryan City...

Cheryl Herrin

Cheryl Herrin

Mar 4, 2025

Cheryl Leigh Herrin, 70, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2025, surrounded by her family and loved ones. She was born in Beaumont, Texas on October 29, 1954, to Billy Ray and Shirley Mathyer Goins. She later moved to Baytown, Texas and graduated from Ross Sterling High School. During this time is when she met her best and lifelong friend...