Tributes

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

Elizabeth "Betsy" Ann Gerdes

Elizabeth "Betsy" Ann Gerdes

Jun 17, 2023

On June 17, 2023 Elizabeth “Betsy” Ann Billups Gerdes passed from this life into the waiting arms of her Lord and Savior. Services will be at St. Thomas Aquinas on Friday, June 30th at 10:00 am and a reception to follow at the Parish Activity Center

One of the pastimes Betsy enjoyed most was reading novels that had history woven...

David Michael Smith

David Michael Smith

Jun 16, 2023

David Smith,62, of Bryan, passed away in his home Friday, June 16, 2023. David was born February 12, 1961 in an army hospital at Fort Knox, Kentucky to Milton and Beverly Smith. He was the second child in a family of six children, and he made everything fun for all of us. With his strong devotion, teasing, and pranks, he...

Doris Marie Hunter

Doris Marie Hunter

Jun 10, 2023

Doris Marie Hunter-Gear, 82 of College Station passed away at her home on June 10, 2023.

On November 13, 1940, Doris was born to parents Woody Elmer Ball and Lucy Mae Ball. Doris graduated from Elgin High School in 1958, where she played clarinet in the band, worked at the Elgin Courier, and was selected to represent central Texas at...

Larry Glenn Harris Jr

Larry Glenn Harris Jr

Jun 9, 2023

Larry Glenn Harris Jr, 43 of Bryan passed away on June 9, 2023, in Midland, Texas.

Larry entered this world on August 24, 1979, and was born to Larry and Katherine Harris in Wharton, Texas. He grew up in Brazos County and later attended Bryan High School where he graduated. Larry was an employee of Cherco where he obtained the...

John Kologinczak

John Kologinczak

Jun 9, 2023

John Bruno Kologinczak passed away at his home in Bryan, Texas on Friday June 9th, 2023, at the age of 89. Although his passing was sudden, it was a blessing that his grandson Patrick Markland was with him during his final moments.

John was born in 1934 and during his time in the Airforce at Cape Cod, he met...

Peggy Lynn (Ames) Calliham

Peggy Lynn (Ames) Calliham

Jun 5, 2023

Peggy Calliham passed away peacefully at home on June 5, 2023

Peggy was born in Houston, Texas on December 5, 1944, to Verda Thompson and E. E. Ames. At the time, her father was a bus driver for Greyhound, which is where he met her mother. Soon after her birth, the family moved to College Station to open and operate...

Bobby Dale Stapler

Bobby Dale Stapler

Jun 4, 2023

Bobby Dale Stapler, 69 of Bryan passed away Sunday, June 4, 2023. A Graveside Service will be held Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at 10:30 am at Kurten Cemetery.

Bobby Dale Stapler was born on July 11, 1953 in Monahans, TX to Jim Bob and Martha Stapler. The family later moved to Bryan, TX, where Bobby graduated from Bryan High School...

William Robert Naibert

William Robert Naibert

Jun 3, 2023

We are sad to announce the passing of William R. Naibert “Wild Bill” of Sherman, TX. He passed at the young age of 63 surrounded by his loved ones. Services will be held this Saturday, June 10th, 2023 at 2pm. They will be at Callaway-Jones in Bryan TX.

He was born in El Paso TX to Edward and Billie Lou...

Orvil "Kenneth" Ebert

Orvil "Kenneth" Ebert

Jun 3, 2023

Orvil “Kenneth” Ebert, 85 of Bryan passed away on June 3, 2023 at his home surrounded in love. He was born on July 25, 1937 in Cloutierville, Louisiana to Henry and Pearl Ebert.

Upon graduating high school, Kenneth moved to Texas and later joined the military where he served two years in the Army. After his time in the military,...

William Rex Shreckengaust Jr.

William Rex Shreckengaust Jr.

Jun 1, 2023

William R. Shreckengaust Jr. passed away June 1, 2023 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Bryan. He was 88 years of age. He was born in Brenham, TX on June 25, 1934. Bill grew up in Houston, graduated from Austin High School, attended the University of Houston and transferred to Sam Houston where he received his Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree.

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Rae Marie Spencer

Rae Marie Spencer

May 30, 2023

Rae M. Spencer, 91 of Bryan passed away on May 30, 2023. Services are in the care of Callaway-Jones Funeral Center in Bryan, TX.

Bille Tilson

Bille Tilson

May 29, 2023

Bille Tilson, 88, of College Station, passed away Monday May 29, 2023. Services are in the care of Callaway-Jones Funeral and Cremation Centers of Bryan College Station. A full obituary tribute may be posted at a later date.

Paul Deherrera

Paul Deherrera

May 28, 2023

Paul Martin DeHerrera, born on May 8, 1969, was called home by the Lord on May 28, 2023. He touched many lives and will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all who knew him.

Paul was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather. He shared a beautiful journey with his loving wife, Leslie DeHerrera, and their marriage was filled...

Stephanie Stovall Hejl

Stephanie Stovall Hejl

May 28, 2023

Stephanie Stovall Hejl, 50, passed away on May 28, 2023, in Conroe, Texas. Stephanie was born on January 8, 1973, in Greenville, Texas to Pastor Henry T. Stovall and Karen Windsor Stovall. She was a graduate of Snook High School, class of 1991. She loved volleyball, basketball, softball, and tennis. Her favorite pastime was watching her daughter play club volleyball...

Sammie Marshall Stevens

Sammie Marshall Stevens

May 27, 2023

Sammie Marshall Stevens, 92 of College Station passed away Saturday, May 27, 2023. Cremation services in the care of Callaway-Jones Funeral and Cremation Centers, Bryan College Station.