Tributes

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

Paul Kolasci Jr.

Paul Kolasci Jr.

Jun 23, 2020

Paul Kolasci, Jr., walked into the waiting arms of his Lord on June 23, 2020 at home in Bryan, Texas, where he resided since 1989. He was born on September 24, 1924, in Belmont County, Bridgeport, Ohio, to Paul Kolasci and Ann Ragus Kolasci. He married Thelma Breaux in Orange, Texas on October 6, 1946.

He leaves behind two children:...

Margaret Ann Eimann

Margaret Ann Eimann

Jun 22, 2020

Margaret Ann Lenz Eimann, affectionately known as “Tootie”, was born December 15, 1934, to Henry and Alma Lenz in Kurten, Texas.  She honored her parents and loved them deeply. She was a life-long resident of Brazos County and a member of Bethel Lutheran Church, where she was baptized, confirmed, and later married. She was a graduate of A&M Consolidated High...

Deborah Bessette

Deborah Bessette

Jun 22, 2020

Deborah Claire Bessette nee Patranella passed away unexpectedly on June 22, 2020 in Grimes County.

She was born to Frank and Beverly Patranella in Louisiana on February 18, 1953 and moved to the Bryan area as a young girl. After graduating Bryan High, she moved back to Louisiana where she eventually pursued a career as a veterinary technician. She moved...

Joyce Elaine Ribardo

Joyce Elaine Ribardo

Jun 22, 2020

Joyce “JOY” Elaine Ribardo, 66, of Bryan, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2020, in Bryan. As a precautionary MASKS are recommended during visitation (10AM) and funeral services (11AM) on Thursday, June 25, 2020, at the funeral home. Interment will be in Wealthy Cemetery, 19554 FM 3, Normangee. Rev. Msgr. John McCaffrey will officiate the service. Services are in the...

Dr. Stuart Davisson Lyda

Dr. Stuart Davisson Lyda

Jun 21, 2020

Stuart D. Lyda passed away peacefully at home on June 21, 2020.  He was born in Bridger, MT, on June 6, 1930. Upon graduation from high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps and served for four years, including 17 months in Korea during wartime. He received his B.S. degree in agricultural education and M.S. degree in botany in...

John Butler

John Butler

Jun 19, 2020

John Butler March 27, 1956 – June 19, 2020

John P Butler, 64, retired Martinez Police Officer, passed away in his home on June 19, 2020, in Hercules, California.

His career started in 1973 with the Benicia Police Department. He was hired as a Cadet and became a Reserve Officer in 1976 and a Dispatcher in 1979. He was...

Neil James Lodge

Neil James Lodge

Jun 18, 2020

UPDATE: Dear friends and relatives,

We invite you to worship God and remember the life and ministry of Neil James Lodge. The service will be 2pm on July 11 at Westminster Presbyterian Church (3333 Oak Ridge Drive, Bryan, Texas). Neil’s nephew-in-law and former intern, Dr. Lane Tipton, Fellow of Biblical and Systematic Theology at Reformed Forum, will be preaching.

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Dorothy Jean Carrell

Dorothy Jean Carrell

Jun 18, 2020

Dorothy Jean (Brown) Carrell, 67 of Shiro, passed away Thursday, June 18th at CHI St. Joseph Hospital in Bryan, Texas. Visitation with family and friends will be held from 9:00 – 10:00 am, Monday, June 22nd at Callaway-Jones Funeral Center in Bryan. A celebration of her life will follow at 10:00 am with interment in Earthman Resthaven Cemetery in Houston...

Darrius Plantz

Darrius Plantz

Jun 17, 2020

Darrius Plantz, 65, of Georgetown, Texas, passed away June 17, 2020. Services are in the care of Callaway-Jones Funeral and Cremation Centers of Bryan College Station, Texas. A full tribute will be posted soon.

Rosa Ann Mcarthur

Rosa Ann Mcarthur

Jun 14, 2020

Rosa Ann Newhouse McArthur, 86, was born January 19, 1934 to John Lipscomb and Holly Opal Bell Newhouse in Honey Grove, Texas. She went to be with her Lord Jesus June 14, 2020 in College Station. Rosa is preceded in death by her parents, John and Holly Newhouse and daughter Jana Sue McArthur.

Rosa graduated from Honey Grove High School...

Priscilla Loretta Carmack

Priscilla Loretta Carmack

Jun 14, 2020

Priscilla Carmack, 60, of College Station, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2020, in College Station. Visitation will begin at 1 pm, followed by the funeral service at 3 pm, Sunday, June 21, 2020, at Callaway-Jones Funeral Center, 3001 South College Avenue, Bryan, Texas. Services are in the care of Callaway-Jones Funeral and Cremation Centers, Bryan-College Station.

Priscilla was born...

Joseph Louis Kuciemba

Joseph Louis Kuciemba

Jun 12, 2020

Joseph “Joe” Kuciemba, 86, of Bryan, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2020, in Bryan. Visitation will begin at 9:30, with a rosary recited at 10:30 am, as visitation is Saturday, June 20, 2020, at the funeral center. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:30 am, Saturday, June 20, 2020, at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Interment will be in...

Georgia Susanne Harwerth

Georgia Susanne Harwerth

Jun 12, 2020

March 29, 1942 – June 12, 2020

Harwerth, Georgia Susanne (Rogers), age 78,  passed away Friday, June 12, 2020 in Bryan, Texas.  Georgia was born March 29th, 1942 in Stamford, Texas to Howard and Cecil (Kingcade) Rogers. The family moved to Kansas when Georgia was two years old where she graduated from Smith Center High School in 1960.  She attended...

George Davis

George Davis

Jun 11, 2020

Services are in care of Callaway-Jones Funeral and Cremation Centers of Bryan-College Station.

Lori Foster Smith

Lori Foster Smith

Jun 9, 2020

Lori Foster Smith died peacefully on June 9th, 2020 in Waxahachie, TX at the age of 74.

Lori is survived by her husband, Larry Smith; her sisters Liz Warren and her husband Ron, and Linda “Sissy” Foster; her daughter Trisha Peil and her husband Gary; her son Beau Burns and his wife Faith; step-children Natalie Smith, Bill Smith and his...

Marilyne Crill Dieckert

Marilyne Crill Dieckert

Jun 3, 2020

Marilyne C. Dieckert, Ph.D., recently passed away in her sleep after suffering recurrent strokes. She was able to be with her beloved family at her home until the very end.

Ms. Dieckert was born in Arkansas City, Kansas on August 15, 1929. During her entire life she was able to achieve musical excellence and performed at the Fort Worth Symphony...

Billy Joe Ball

Billy Joe Ball

Apr 29, 2020

May 23, 1940 – April 29, 2020

Billy Joe Ball, 79, passed away after a long battle with cancer at home on April 29, 2020 surrounded by family. A celebration of life will be held at a later date to be announced.

Billy Joe Ball was born on May 23, 1940 at home in Tunis, TX to Lee and Lucille...