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Recent obituaries in the Bryan and College Station, TX areas.
Joyce Evelyn Leighman
Sep 3, 2025
Joyce Evelyn Leighman, 77, of Bryan, Texas passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 3, 2025.
Joyce was born on December 28, 1947 in Houston, Texas. She grew up in Houston and graduated from Jesse H. Jones High School. She went on to graduate from Stephen F. Austin College in Nacogdoches, Texas, where she received a teaching degree.
In December of 1970 Joyce...
Anne Linne
Sep 3, 2025
Anne Linne, a beacon of love and learning, passed away peacefully in her sleep on September 3, 2025, in Bryan, Texas, at the age of 93. Born in Detroit, Michigan, on October 22, 1931, Anne's journey through life was one replete with joy, resilience, and a steadfast dedication to family and education.
In 1953, Anne earned her Bachelor of Science degree...
Roger Beaumont
Sep 1, 2025
On September 1, 2025, Roger Alban Beaumont, 89, passed away peacefully at home in Bryan, Texas, surrounded by his family.
The only child of Claire Irene (Poser) and Spencer Alban Beaumont, Roger was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1935 and graduated from Riverside High School in Milwaukee in 1953. He served as a military policeman in the United States Army, including...
Norma Wade Cunningham
Aug 31, 2025
Norma Cunningham, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 31, 2025, at the age of 91. She was surrounded by love—with Don, her devoted husband of 71 years, by her side.
Born on August 26, 1934, in Newton, Texas, Norma was the 11th of 12 children of James and Ada Wade. While attending Marshall Junior High...
James Ross
Aug 29, 2025
Dr. James Nathan Ross passed away peacefully in the presence of his two children on August 29, 2025 after suffering for over a decade from advanced dementia. Glimpses of his playful sense of humor were witnessed until the very end.
James Nathan Ross was born on December 11, 1945 to Reuben Ross and Isla Clay Green Ross of Belton, Texas. He...
Joy Kathryn Lovett
Aug 28, 2025
Joy Kathryn Lovett (Barker) passed away in her home in Bryan, TX on August 28, 2025. She is survived by her husband, David, her brother, Jimmy (Barbara) of Willis, TX, her daughter Alice of Bryan, TX, and her sons Steven (Selayoa) of Emporia, KS, Mark (Kristi) of Wichita, KS and Paul (Toni) of Hoisington, KS, as well as twelve grandchildren...
Mary Lanicek
Aug 28, 2025
Mary Alice Lanicek, 85, passed away on August 28, 2025 in Bryan, TX. Obituary is still pending at this time. Express condolences with the family at www.CallawayJones.com.
Earl Lynn Pullen
Aug 26, 2025
Earl Lynn Pullen, aged 68, passed away on August 26, 2025, in Bryan, Texas. Born on June 12, 1957, Earl led a life filled with dedication to education, family, and a variety of interests that brought joy to his life and the lives of those around him.
Earl was a devoted educator, holding both a Bachelor's and a Master's degree in...
Butch Griffin
Aug 26, 2025
Butch, as we all know him, was born on December 17, 1944, in Austin TX to Albert Sr. & Opale Griffin. He received his promotion into heaven from his home, with his wife by his side, on Tuesday August 26, 2025.
Butch received Jesus as his Lord and Savior and was baptized at Community Chapel Somerville in 2004. There he served...
Charles Emery McCandless
Aug 25, 2025
Charles Emery McCandless, affectionately known as Chuck, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2025, in College Station, Texas, at the age of 94. His life was a testament to service, scholarship, and spirited community involvement.
Born in Dallas, Texas, to Dewey Taylor McCandless and Clara Askins McCandless, Charles’ journey began with humble roots and a strong work ethic. He started his...
Albert Edward Wesley Mayo
Aug 25, 2025
Albert Edward Wesley Mayo, 47, went to be with his Lord and Savior on August 25, 2025. A visitation will be held on Friday, September 5, at 12:00 PM at Callaway-Jones Funeral Home in Bryan, followed by a memorial service at 1:00 PM.
Albert was born on August 30, 1977, in Bryan, Texas, to Al (Albert) and Kitt. He loved the...
Javier Contreras Villanueva
Aug 24, 2025
Javier Contreras Villanueva, 86, passed away on August 24, 2025 in Bryan, TX. A visitation will be held from 10 am -12:30 pm on Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at Callaway-Jones Funeral Home, 3001 S. College Avenue, Bryan. A funeral mass will follow at 1 pm at Santa Teresa Catholic Church, 1212 Lucky Street, Bryan, TX. Express condolences with the family...
Bonnie Schoonover
Aug 24, 2025
Bonnie Wade Schoonover, 75, of Bryan, Texas, passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on May 29, 1950, in Temple, Texas to David Wade and Mae Schiller (née Gunn), Bonnie lived a life full of love, devotion, and purpose. She graduated from Deer Park High School in the Class of 1969 and went on to...
Joan Elaine Pitman
Aug 23, 2025
Loving wife, animal lover (especially dogs), avid reader and computer solitaire enthusiast, Joan Snyder Pitman, 80 years old, of College Station, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2025 after a lengthy illness.
She was born in Lansing, Michigan, on May 19, 1945, to Vivian Irene Chick and William S Snyder. At a young age her parents divorced and she moved with...
Sandra da Conturbia
Aug 23, 2025
Maria Alessandra Rossi di Schio (Sandra) was born in Milano, Italy, on April 18, 1939, to Domenico Rossi di Schio and Laura Tacoli. Sandra was home-schooled prior to attending high school in Vicenza. She then earned a diploma at the Scuola Interpreti in Milano as a translator and interpreter of English and French. She then worked as a translator/interpreter and...
Blanche Dale Gafford
Aug 23, 2025
Blanche Dale Rains Gafford, 78, of Bryan, Texas, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Blanche was born in Texarkana, Arkansas, to Bill Rains and LaVerne Rains, and was surrounded throughout her life by the love and guidance of their later spouses, Lois Rains and Jack Stansbery. She graduated from Texas High School in Texarkana, TX,...
Doris Mae Whitehurst
Aug 21, 2025
Doris Mae Whitehurst, born June 27, 1929, in Biloxi, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2025, in College Station, Texas, at the age of 96.
She was the cherished daughter of Anthony Jack and Emma Covacevich and was raised on Back Bay Biloxi, surrounded by family, tradition, and the coastal beauty she loved throughout her life.
Doris married Donald Merle Harrel...
Don Pickett Jackson
Aug 21, 2025
Don Pickett Jackson, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2025, at the age of 82, surrounded by his loving family in Bryan, Texas. Born and raised in Pocahontas, Arkansas, Don lived a life marked by faith, family, and service. He was a devout Christian, a proud United States Air Force veteran, and a...
Marie O'Neill
Aug 21, 2025
Marie Elizabeth (Moerbe) O’Neill, 47, of College Station, TX, was joyously welcomed into her eternal home by our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on August 21, 2025. Beloved by so many, including her husband of nearly 23 years, John O’Neill, her three amazing children Natalie, Caleb, and Shelby O’Neill, and many close family and friends, she loved others deeply. After...
DeLoris "Dee" Ione Aasland Johnson
Aug 20, 2025
DeLoris “Dee” Ione (Aasland) Johnson, 94, of Bryan, Texas, passed away on August 20, 2025, at Isles at Watercrest following a stroke on August 4th.
Born on July 23, 1931, in Clear Lake, Wisconsin, Dee was the daughter of Manda (Pederson) and Amil O. Aasland. She was raised by her Aunt Alma Pederson and Uncle Oscar Pederson, on the farm of...