Tributes

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

Earl Eugene Cheatham

Earl Eugene Cheatham

Jul 8, 2020

Earl Cheatham, 80, of Bryan, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2020, in Bryan. Services are in the care of Callaway-Jones Funeral and Cremation Centers, Bryan-College Station.

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Melanie Jane Scott

Melanie Jane Scott

Jul 6, 2020

Melanie Jane Scott, 67, of Bryan, entered into the Kingdom of Heaven on Monday, July 6, 2020 after a long battle with COPD. Melanie was born on December 8, 1952, in Bryan, Texas to Hubert Scott and Lorraine Small Scott.

After graduating from High School, Melanie attained some college credit. She worked at varied jobs throughout her life which...

Edwin Mraz

Edwin Mraz

Jul 6, 2020

Edwin Mraz, 87, of Iola, passed away on Monday, July 6, 2020, in College Station. The Mraz family declines any public services at this time. Services are in the care of Callaway-Jones Funeral and Cremation Centers, Bryan-College Station.

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Henry Lynn Laird

Henry Lynn Laird

Jul 4, 2020

Henry “Lynn” Laird, 82, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2020, in Round Rock, Texas. 

Lynn was born October 2, 1937, in Coleman, Texas to J.T. and Lillie (Rucker) Laird.  He graduated from Coleman High School in 1955 and was an avid Boy Scout earning the rank of Eagle Scout.  He attended Texas A&M University and was a member of...

Mary Ann Taylor

Mary Ann Taylor

Jun 30, 2020

Mary Ann Stine Taylor, 87, of Bryan, passed peacefully on the morning of June 30th. After surviving breast cancer years ago, and recently fighting lung cancer and then brain cancer, she is resting in Jesus. The celebration service led by Pastor Bill Dudgeon of the College Station Seventh-Day-Adventist Church C.S. will begin at 10am, Thursday July 9th, at Callaway- Jones...

Stella Baker

Stella Baker

Jun 29, 2020

Stella was born June 13, 1931 at her parent’s home in Houston, Texas where she grew up. A graveside service will be held July 2, 2020 where she will be laid to rest alongside her husband at Reliance Cemetery in Bryan, Texas. Arrangements are with Callaway-Jones Funeral Home.

After marrying Clifford “John” Baker on February 17, 1950 they moved between...

Dr. Charles L. Heaton

Dr. Charles L. Heaton

Jun 29, 2020

Dr. Charles L. Heaton was born on May 8, 1935, in Bryan, Texas, and died on June 29, 2020, in Cincinnati, Ohio. His parents, Homer Lloyd Heaton and Bessie Blanton Heaton, both preceded him in death. He is survived by his sister, Kathleen B. Heaton, of Bryan, Texas.

At the time of his death, Dr. Heaton was a professor...

James "Jimmy" Lawrence Nuche

James "Jimmy" Lawrence Nuche

Jun 29, 2020

Jimmy Nuche, 87, of Bryan, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Monday, June 29, 2020, in Bryan. Visitation was held from 5 to 8 pm, with a rosary recited at 6:30 pm, on Wednesday, July 1, 2020, at the funeral center. Life Tribute Celebration will be at 11 am, Thursday, July 2, 2020, at the funeral Centers...

Ralph Tomich

Ralph Tomich

Jun 26, 2020

Ralph Tomich, 96, of Round Rock, passed away Friday, June 26, 2020. Services are in the care of Callaway-Jones Funeral Home of Bryan College Station, Texas. A full tribute will be posted soon.

John Clark Anderson

John Clark Anderson

Jun 26, 2020

John Clark Anderson, 53, of Hilltop Lakes, formerly of Bryan, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2020, in his home. His family will hold services at a later date in Illinois. Services are in the care of Callaway-Jones Funeral and Cremation Centers, Bryan-College Station.

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Sarah Natal

Sarah Natal

Jun 26, 2020

Sarah Natal, 92, of Bryan, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2020, in Bryan. Visitation will begin at Wednesday, July 1, 2020, at 10 am, until the Life Tribute Celebration Service at 11 am, both at the funeral home. Interment will be at 2 pm, Rest Ever Memorial Park. Services are in the care of Callaway-Jones Funeral and Cremation Centers,...

Frank Earl Wilson Jr.

Frank Earl Wilson Jr.

Jun 25, 2020

Frank E. Wilson, Jr., 62, of Daphne, Alabama passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2020 at MD Anderson, Houston Texas.

His Life Celebration will be at 2:00 p.m., Friday, July 3, 2020 with graveside services at the College Station Memorial Cemetery with Certified Celebrant Dawn Lee Wakefield officiating.  Interment will be at the College Station Memorial Cemetery immediately following.  Services...

Tracy Ned Treybig

Tracy Ned Treybig

Jun 24, 2020

Tracy Ned Treybig, 69, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at his home in Bryan, TX.

Tracy was born on February 18, 1951 in Wharton, TX to Alice and Clinton H. Treybig. He earned a degree from Texas A&M University in 1992 in Engineering. Tracy was a skilled welder and construction specialist with over 30 years of experience. He...

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...