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...
Carol Ann Huff
Apr 15, 2025
Carol Huff, 76, passed away on April 15, 2025. A full obituary will be posted soon.
Kathy Lynne Wortman
Apr 14, 2025
Kathy Lynne Wortman, 76, passed away on April 14, 2025 in Bryan, TX surrounded by her loving family. A celebration of life will be held on Monday, April 28, 2025 from 5pm-7pm at Callaway-Jones Funeral and Cremation Center, 3001 S. College Avenue, Bryan, TX. Share words of comfort with the family at www.CallawayJones.com
Ann Metzger Scott
Apr 9, 2025
Ann Metzger Scott, age 93, passed away peacefully at her home in College Station, Texas after an extended illness with her daughter and long-term care giver Sandy at her side. Ann was born December 19, 1931, in Cleveland, Ohio to Lillian Johnson and Raymond William Metzger. She was married to Bernard Scott for thirty years, having four children: Karen, Bob...
Jon Kevin Rowe
Apr 9, 2025
Jon Rowe, 58, of Gladewater, Texas passed away on April 9, 2025. A full obituary may be posted at a later date. Please express your condolences and thoughts of comfort to the family at www.CallawayJones.com.
Brad Vinson
Apr 9, 2025
Dr. S Bradleigh Vinson, a distinguished figure in the scientific community and a professor at Texas A&M University for 47 years in Bryan, TX, has passed away.
Born in Mansfield, OH on April 8, 1938, Dr. Vinson spent his early years collecting wildlife and insects around his grandfather’s farm. This childhood passion led him to develop a small zoo in his...
Billy Gene Knott Sr.
Apr 8, 2025
Billy Gene Knott Sr. was born in Corsicana, Texas, and grew up in Rice, Texas, the youngest of five siblings (two brothers and two sisters—all of whom preceded him in death). He attended Ennis High School, graduating in 1964. Soon after, Billy began his long and dedicated career with AT&T in Ennis, Texas, where he served diligently for 34 years....
Robert Edward Settles
Apr 8, 2025
Robert Edward Settles, 77, of College Station, Texas, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2025. Born in Big Spring, Texas, on December 11, 1947, Robert lived a life of service, laughter, and quiet strength.
A proud graduate of Texas Tech University, Robert earned his degree in Political Science in 1974. He dedicated over 30 years to a distinguished career in law...
Pauline "Polly" Ellis Cochran Kelley
Apr 7, 2025
Pauline “Polly” Ellis Cochran Kelley, 97, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2025, at her home in Bryan, Texas.
Polly was born on April 29, 1927, in Jasper, Texas, to the Reverend and Mrs. Louis M. Ellis. She graduated from Brookeland High School in 1944 and went on to complete her studies at Pineywood Business College of Lufkin, Texas, in 1945....
David William White
Apr 6, 2025
David William White, 76, of College Station, Texas passed away on April 6, 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.
Ruth Catherine Fridel
Apr 5, 2025
Ruth Meiller Fridel, age 95, was called home into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior on April 5, 2025. Ruth was born on October 24, 1929, in Marlin, Texas, the youngest of eleven children to Rev. John and Mrs. Bertha Meiller during the time her father was the minister of St. Paul Evangelical and Reformed Church, now known...
Mildred Hummel
Apr 3, 2025
Mildred Hummel, 94, was born July 17, 1930, passed away peacefully on April 3rd, 2025. Mildred graduated from Stephen F. Austin and Sam Houston state. In her career, she worked at Texas A&M for 15 years and the USDA for 21 years. After retirement she volunteered at St. Joseph Regional Hospital for over 20 years. Mildred was preceded in death...
Joan Marie Willis
Apr 3, 2025
Joan Marie Willis, age 72, of Anderson, Texas. Joanie passed away peacefully on April 3, 2025, at Baylor Scott & White Hospital, College Station surrounded by loved ones.
Joanie was born on October 15, 1952, in Navasota, Texas to Jesse and Dorothy Walkoviak. She graduated from Richards High School. She worked as a Correctional Officer for Texas Department of Criminal Justice...
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...