Tributes

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

Raymond George Tietze

Raymond George Tietze

Mar 3, 2025

Raymond George Tietze, 68, is dearly missed by all. A devoted husband, loving son, father and grandfather, all-in brother and uncle, and steadfast friend, he died peacefully in his sleep on March 3, 2025.

Ray was born June 9, 1956, in lowa City, lowa, to William Blaine and Pernella (Perkie) Elizabeth Tietze. The family relocated to Platteville, Wisconsin, where he grew...

Billie Jo Billington

Billie Jo Billington

Mar 3, 2025

Billie Billington, 84, of Bryan, passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025, in Bryan, Texas. A visitation will be held Saturday, March 15, 2025 from 10 to 11am, at Kornerstone Funeral Home in Plainview, Texas, with her funeral service immediately following. Interment will be at 12:30pm following the funeral service at the Plainview Memorial Park Cemetery. Services are in the...

Nasario Contreras Jr.

Nasario Contreras Jr.

Mar 2, 2025

On June 4, 2001, Nasario made his grand entrance into the world and blessed the lives of his parents Rosanna Trevino and Nasario Contreras Sr. On March 2, 2025, at the age of 23, Nasario departed this world and was called home to be with the Lord. Up until his final moments, he was showered with love and support from...

Melvin James Thompson

Melvin James Thompson

Feb 28, 2025

“Well done, good and faithful servant. Enter into the joy of your Lord.” Matthew 25:21 

We are celebrating the life of our beloved father and friend, Melvin James Thompson. He was a true man of God for whom we all had great respect. He loved his children well by showing it through the many times he fixed our cars, re-finished furniture,...

Melva Nutall

Melva Nutall

Feb 28, 2025

Melva Gonzales Nutall, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on February 28, 2025, at the age of 66. She was born on April 30, 1958, in Alice, Texas, to Eliborio "E.G" Gonzales and Aminta Anguiano.

Melva graduated from Bryan High School in 1976 and went on to marry the love of her life, William P. Nutall, on July...

Shirley Rae Colgrove

Shirley Rae Colgrove

Feb 25, 2025

On February 25, 2025, our beautiful, generous, faithful, loving and amazing mother, Shirley Rae (Blanchard) Colgrove, 85, from Bryan, Texas, departed this life peacefully, in the comfort of her home and surrounded by her loved ones.

Shirley is survived by her brother, Jerry Blanchard (wife Karen), her daughters, Robbin Colgrove, Kassie Savage (husband John), her grandchildren, Shane Savage and Kinsey Savage,...

Louie "Buddy" Wright Stuckey

Louie "Buddy" Wright Stuckey

Feb 21, 2025

Louie “Buddy” Wright Stuckey, 75, was born in Hearne, Texas on October 26, 1949, to Wiley & Betty Stuckey. Buddy passed away on February 21, 2025. He was married to the love of his life, Donna Stuckey for 45 years. He is preceded in death by his mother Betty, father Wiley and his grandson Codey.

Buddy had five daughters, Tina Davis...

Roberta Jean Hejl

Roberta Jean Hejl

Feb 18, 2025

Roberta Jean Hejl, 80 of Bryan, Texas, passed away February 18, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Roberta was born July 22, 1944 in Deming, New Mexico. Throughout her life, she lived in New Mexico, Texas, and Missouri.

 Roberta enjoyed decorating cakes and doing ceramics. She loved her family and all animals.

 She is survived by her daughter Tira Regmund and husband...

Robert James Taylor

Robert James Taylor

Feb 18, 2025

Robert James Taylor, 71, of Bryan, Texas passed away on February 18, 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.

Charles Walters

Charles Walters

Feb 12, 2025

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and uncle, Retired Colonel Charles “Chuck” E. Walters passed away on February 12, 2025, at the age of 81. 

Born on August 23, 1943, Chuck dedicated his life to service, and family. He enlisted in the Maryland National Guard in 1963 and rose through the ranks, ultimately retiring as a Colonel from the Army Reserves...

Roy Edward Day

Roy Edward Day

Feb 8, 2025

Roy Edward Day, 71, of College Station, Texas passed away on February 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.

Vera Louise Graves

Vera Louise Graves

Feb 7, 2025

Vera Louise Graves, 80, of Holly Lake Ranch, Texas passed away on February 7, 2025. A full obituary may be posted at a later date.

Carl Blake Schwarz

Carl Blake Schwarz

Feb 7, 2025

Carl Blake Schwarz, 71, of Willis, Texas passed away on February 7, 2025. A full obituary may be posted at a later date.

Tina Louise Turner

Tina Louise Turner

Feb 7, 2025

Tina Louise Turner, 59, of College Station, Texas passed away on February 7, 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 Kenneth Nelson

Thomas Kenneth Nelson

Feb 5, 2025

Thomas "Tom" Kenneth Nelson, born in Willmar, MN on September 13, 1941, passed away in College Station, TX on February 5, 2025. He grew up in Warroad, MN. He graduated from Stephen F. Austin High School in Bryan. He was a proud member of the Texas A&M University Class of 1963 where he earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees. During...

Wayne Johnson Wood

Wayne Johnson Wood

Feb 4, 2025

Wayne Johnson Wood passed peacefully from this world on February 4, 2025. He left behind a legacy of humble beginnings from the small South Texas town of Dilley. He was a loving son, brother, husband, grandfather, and friend that demonstrated an unwavering love for his family, friends, country and the countless people whose lives were impacted positively by him. He...

Doris Cooper

Doris Cooper

Feb 2, 2025

Loraine grew up in a large farming family south of San Antonio. She married David Cooper in 1965 and they raised two lovely girls. They lived in Bryan for a time but settled back in Poteet for retirement.

Loraine drew deep comfort from the promise of our Lord Jesus Christ when he said “ Happy are the mild-tempered, since they will...

John Robert Cupps

John Robert Cupps

Feb 2, 2025

John Robert (JR) Cupps, 81, of Bryan, TX passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 2, 2025 at his home. 

 John is survived by his wife of 42 years, Katharine Cupps, his daughter Diedra (Rickey) Teer, and granddaughter, Cori Teer. 

 He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Frances Cupps, his first wife, Sandra Kay Adams and his brother, William Cupps.

 In...

Robert Earl Davidson

Robert Earl Davidson

Jan 31, 2025

On January 31, 2025, Robert Earl Davidson, left this earth to be with Jesus. He was 95 years old.

Bob’s life was marked by a deep and abiding love of the Lord, which propelled him through life and took him around the world. His warmth, natural charisma, playful spirit, and love for adventure drew people to him, but it was the...