Tributes
Recent obituaries in the Bryan and College Station, TX areas.
Margaret Earle Touchstone
Apr 2, 2025
Mrs. Margaret Earle Touchstone born on April 2,1929 in Madisonville, Texas passed away on her 96th birthday April 2, 2025 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Margaret is survived by three sisters- Janie Price of Houston, Ruth Ann Goddard of Conroe, Mary Ethel Butler of Olney; two brothers- Earle Parker of Madisonville, and James Parker of Giddings; and two sons, James...
Phillip R. Hodges
Apr 2, 2025
Phillip Randal Hodges died peacefully at Baylor Scott and White Hospital on April 2, 2025 in College Station, TX at the age of 69.
Phillip, known as Randy by most, was born on May 14, 1955 at the Bryan Airforce Hospital in Bryan, TX. He graduated from Bryan High School in 1974 and set out to take on the world. On...
Karmelita "Carmen" H. Miranda
Apr 1, 2025
Karmelita “Carmen” Hidrogo Miranda was born May 18th, 1949, to parents Samuel Hidrogo and Juanita Herandez in Wheelock, Texas. She was actually born just two and a half minutes after her identical twin, Maria.
She graduated from Franklin High School in 1969 where she was a member of the pep squad. Shortly after the passing of her mother, she moved to...
Stephen Bryan Ferguson
Mar 31, 2025
Stephen Bryan Ferguson, born March 27, 1962 in Whittier, CA passed away March 31, 2025 in College Station, TX unexpectedly.
Steve is survived by his wife Olga Ferguson, his daughter, Margaret (Mars) Ferguson, son, Benjamin Ferguson, his mother, Susie Ferguson, sister and brother-in-law, Suzanne and Robert Bujarski, nephew, Nathan Bujarski, and mother-in-law Olga Rosales.
Steve received his Bachelor of Science degree at...
Kathleen K. Murphy
Mar 31, 2025
Kathy Murphy, 73, of Bryan, Texas, passed away peacefully at her home on March 31, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in Lufkin, Texas, and shared 54 wonderful years of marriage with her beloved husband, Billy Murphy. Together, they built a life filled with love, faith, and dedication to their family and community.
She was preceded in death by...
Mary Ruby Dixon
Mar 30, 2025
Mary Ruby Avery Dixon, age 87, went to be with the Lord early Sunday morning March 30, 2025 in College Station, TX.
A celebration of life service will be held at New Hope Baptist Church in Cedar Park, TX on Friday April 25, 2025. The service will be at 1 pm, with a time of fellowship to follow at Cedar Park...
Bonnie Ferrell Burlbaw
Mar 28, 2025
Bonnie Ferrell Howard Burlbaw, born in Albuquerque, NM in 1948, a resident of Bryan/College Station for over 35 years, passed from this world on March 28, 2025, after a brief illness. She was surrounded by her children, her husband and her best friend from junior high school.
She is survived by her husband of 41 years, Lynn M. Burlbaw (He proposed...
Gerald E. Ryan
Mar 27, 2025
Gerald E. (Jerry) Ryan passed away on March 27, 2025, at the age of 92. He was a beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who will be deeply missed. Jerry was born on June 25, 1932, in Rock Prairie, Texas.
Jerry graduated from Stephen F. Austin High School in Bryan in 1950. At 18, he began working for Southern Pacific Railroad while...
Joe David Bowden
Mar 26, 2025
Joe David Bowden, born on September 11, 1941, in Bonham, Texas, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2025, in College Station, Texas. He was a cherished husband, a devoted family member, and a man whose passions painted the landscape of his life.
Growing up in Bonham, Texas, Joe was a proud graduate of the class of 1959. His journey continued through...
George Richard Carroll
Mar 26, 2025
George Richard Carroll, 78, of Brenham, Texas passed away on March 26, 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.
Billy Gene Pagani
Mar 24, 2025
Billy Gene Pagani, 93, of San Antonio, Texas passed away on March 24, 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.
Janetta Lou Marriott
Mar 24, 2025
Janetta Lou Marriott, 82, went to heaven to be with God March 24, 2025. She was born on April 27th, 1942 in Shamrock, Texas to Ruby and Harry "Bud" Alexander ahead of her twin, and was the eldest of 5 children. She married Garry Marriott June 5th 1959.
They spent many years raising their 5 kids in Odessa, Texas before moving...
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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.