Tributes
Recent obituaries in the Bryan and College Station, TX areas.
Ollie Kennedy Lechinger
Nov 2, 2025
Ollie “Kenny” Lechinger, 60, of Shiro, Texas, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2025. Cremation arrangements are in the care of Callaway-Jones Funeral Home.
Kenny was born on November 22, 1964, in Houston, Texas, to George and Sandra Lechinger. On July 11, 1987, he married his best friend and soulmate, Laura Lechinger. They were happily married for 36 years and lived...
Janelle Venable Benson
Nov 1, 2025
Janelle Venable Benson, 83, of Bryan, Texas, passed away on November 1, 2025. A graveside service is scheduled for Thursday, November 13, 2025, at 11 am at High Prairie Cemetery, 1554 FM 2289, Madisonville, Texas.
Janelle was born on August 19, 1942, in Madisonville, Texas to parents Agnes and Alvin Venable. She grew up in the community and attended Madisonville High...
Mario Molina Ibanez
Nov 1, 2025
Mario Molina Ibanez, a devoted father and an esteemed figure in the construction industry, left us on November 1, 2025, at the age of 64. Born on April 7, 1961, in Las Higueras, Rodeo,ango, Mario’s early life laid the foundation for a profound passion that would come to define his professional journey: concrete. He was exceptionally proud of his work...
James William Henderson
Oct 29, 2025
James William Henderson, a beloved father, husband, grandfather, brother, and friend to many, passed away on Wednesday, October 29, at the age of 74.
Jim, or “Big Jim” as he was affectionately known, was a man with rough hands and an incredibly big heart. Those who knew him could always rely on him for his time, his strength, and his willingness...
Diannea "Jill" McMurray
Oct 29, 2025
Jill Walker McMurray, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on October 29, 2025, surrounded by her family and listening to her favorite songs. In her 65 years, she touched countless lives through her kindness, compassion, and unwavering dedication to others.
Born to Jerrell Walker and Jane Bryan, Jill grew up in Wingate, Texas, where she graduated from Winters...
Genene Elizabeth Sasser
Oct 28, 2025
Genene Elizabeth Sasser was born in McAllen, Texas to Alphon and Jessie Mae (MacHam) Serviere on July 26, 1934. Genene grew up in McAllen surrounded by orange and grapefruit trees as her father was a citrus farmer. She graduated from McAllen High School in 1951 at age 16.
Genene met Jimmy in college where they both attended and graduated from Pan...
Alfred Wiederwohl
Oct 26, 2025
Alfred Wiederwohl, a cherished father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully at his home in Bryan, Texas, on October 26, 2025, at the age of 80. Born on September 5, 1945, in Klagenfurt, Austria, Alfred led a life filled with love, joy, and a deep commitment to his family and community. There is comfort in knowing he is now...
Juan G. Rocha
Oct 23, 2025
John was born to Santiago and Romana Rocha in Bryan, Texas, on May 23, 1939.
John, a proud and dedicated veteran, passed away after a life marked by service, hard work, and love for his family. John honorably served as a First Sergeant in the United States Army, dedicating over 25 years to his country, including time in the Vietnam War....
Andrew Jay McNemar
Oct 19, 2025
Andrew “Andy” Jay McNemar passed away at his home in Bryan, Texas on October 19, 2025, after facing health challenges for many years. He was born June 4, 1966, in Pasadena, Texas to Jay McNemar and Kathleen Hawkins Rowland. Andy grew up in Houston, graduated from Bellaire High School, and was a member of the Texas A&M University Class of...
Mary Electa Wuerfel
Oct 18, 2025
Mary Electa Wuerfel, 90, of Round Top, Texas passed away on October 18, 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.
Robert Elmendorf
Oct 17, 2025
Robert Elmendorf, beloved husband, father, grandpa, great grandpa and brother passed away peacefully on Friday, October 17, 2025, surrounded by all of “his girls.”He is survived by his devoted wife of 57 years, Sharon Elmendorf; four daughters, Stacey Reid, Katy Elmendorf, Cristy Cochrane and Lindsey Heatly; two sons-in-law, Marty Heatly and Billy Cochrane; nineteen cherished grandchildren; and four precious great-grandchildren....
John Eldredge Free Jr.
Oct 16, 2025
John Eldredge Free, Jr. went to be with his Lord and Savior on October 16, 2025, surrounded by love and peace. He was born on December 15, 1944, in Houston, Texas, to John Free, Sr., and Jessie Marie Rogers Free. His name, “Gift from God,” perfectly captured the life he lived. John was truly a gift to all who knew...
Stephanie Sauceda
Oct 15, 2025
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of our beloved Stephanie Ann Sauceda, who departed this life on Wednesday October 15th at the age of 48 at the family home in Arizona. She was a cherished daughter, sister, niece, cousin, and friend. She loved her Dachshund “Schnitzel” and her most recent rescue a Chihuahua...
Sue Ann McDowell
Oct 15, 2025
Sue A. (Homan) McDowell, 75, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Sue was a devoted wife, mother, sister, educator, and friend whose kind spirit and joy for life touched everyone who knew her.
Born on July 20, 1950, in Celina, Ohio, Sue was the daughter of Veronica (Schulze) and Wilfred “Shorty” Homan. After graduating...
Terri King Trevino
Oct 12, 2025
Terri K. Trevino, 56 of Franklin, Texas entered eternal rest Sunday, October 12, 2025, at home in Franklin surrounded by family.
She was born on May 6, 1969, in Carrollton, Georgia, daughter of Barry King and Sue Kirkpatrick.
Terri retired as a District Director for the USDA, Farm Service Agency (FSA), on October 1, 2025, after completing 36 years of federal service....
Wendy Haiges Avolio
Oct 10, 2025
Wendy Haiges Avolio, 57, has entered the presence of her Lord and Savior and is survived by her loving husband, Michael Albert Avolio, 54, formerly of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, and her adoring sons, Jack Alexander Avolio, 24, and Samuel Augustus Avolio, 17.
Wendy was born in June of 1968, in York, Pennsylvania, to Howard Bennett Haiges and Virginia Burdett Haiges. She...
Guy David King Jr.
Oct 8, 2025
Guy D. King, Jr. passed away peacefully on October 8, 2025 in the company of Carol King, his wife of 73 years. Born in Waco, Texas, he was the oldest son of Guy David and Emma (Vibrock) King. He attended Waco public schools, graduating from Waco High School in January of 1949. He was a member of the undefeated Waco...
Jeff Donaldson Bronson Jr.
Oct 8, 2025
Jeff Bronson, 87, passed away on October 8, 2025 at his home in College Station. Jeff was born at Methodist Hospital in Dallas, Texas on August 12, 1938 to Jeff and Elsie (Mosley) Bronson. Jeff grew up in Grand Prairie, Texas, attending the Shady Grove and Grand Prairie School Systems. He loved learning at an early age. In the second...
Bill Kenneth Bledsoe
Oct 7, 2025
Billy Kenneth Bledsoe passed away peacefully on October 7, 2025, at the age of 94.
Bill was born in Walnut Springs, Texas, on August 11, 1931, the only child of Merwood “Monk” Steven and Wilma Clack Bledsoe. He grew up in Hillsboro and for a time lived with his parents at the Texas Power & Light substation where his father worked....
Eva Maria Maddox
Oct 7, 2025
Eva Maria Maddox, daughter of Elmer and Eva, passed away in the early hours of October 7.
Eva was an avid reader, world traveler, kitsch collector, and loving daughter, sister, and mother. Eva made a career out of the English language. She obtained an English degree from Texas A&M and became a printer, an editor, and instructional librarian. While instructing people...