Tributes
Recent obituaries in the Bryan and College Station, TX areas.
Jimmie Wilson Rich
Feb 27, 2026
Jimmie Wilson Rich, 77, of College Station, Texas passed away on February 27, 2026. A full obituary will be posted at a later date.
Calixto Maldonado
Feb 27, 2026
Calixto Maldonado, 74, passed away on February 27, 2026 in Temple, Texas. An obituary and service details are still pending at this time. Express condolences with the family at www.CallawayJones.com.
Bobby Lee Henry
Feb 26, 2026
Bobby Lee Henry, 82, of Bryan, TX, passed away on February 26, 2026. Bobby was born on June 3, 1943, to Willis Herbert and Effie Lucille Henry. He graduated from Stephen F. Austin High School in Bryan and from Texas A&M University in 1966. During this time, Bobby married the love of his life, Nancy Carol Fisher, and upon his...
Dorothy Jean Davis
Feb 24, 2026
Dorothy Jean Davis, 80, of Bryan, Texas passed away on February 24, 2026. A full obituary will be posted soon.
Linda Sue Crouse
Feb 21, 2026
Linda Sue Crouse, a cherished matriarch and devoted member of the Bryan community, passed away on February 21, 2026, in Bryan, Texas, at the age of 75. Born on October 13, 1950, in Sherman, Texas, Linda graced the world with her warmth, creativity, and unwavering love for her family.
Her professional journey was marked by a remarkable dedication to education, as...
Darlene Brown
Feb 14, 2026
Darlene Brown passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at the age of 78, at St. Joseph Hospital in College Station, in the care of Enhabit Hospice.
She was born on April 2, 1947, in Waco, Texas to Bessie Viola Allen and Rochel Alford Ingram, the sixth of seven children. She spent her early childhood in Axtell, Texas before her...
James Stephen Densmore
Feb 14, 2026
James Stephen “Steve” Densmore, 79, of Bryan, passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026. He was born on May 9, 1946, in Memphis, Tennessee, to James and Nola Densmore.
Steve is survived by his former wife, Mary; their daughter, Maggie; and his granddaughter, Tarynn. He is also survived by his sister, Gloria Bates (Tom); his nephews, Joe Cockerham and Gilbert Bates;...
Austin Farmer
Feb 13, 2026
Austin Farmer, 30, of College Station, went to be with the Lord on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Temple. Services are set for Tuesday, Feb. 24, at 10 a.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in College Station. Burial will follow at Mt. Cavalry Catholic Cemetery in Bryan, followed by a reception at...
Kenneth Wright Gilbert
Feb 11, 2026
Kenneth Wright Gilbert, 82, of Ledbetter, Texas passed away on February 11, 2026. A full obituary may be posted at a later date.
Larry James Ermis
Feb 10, 2026
Larry James Ermis passed from this life Tuesday evening February 10, 2026, in College Station, Texas..
He was born March 16, 1946 in El Campo, TX. Larry married the love of his life, Becky, in 1968. After numerous teaching moves, Larry and Becky settled in Bryan, Texas in 1980 and there raised their two children. In later years Larry was better...
Alice Fisher Smith
Feb 8, 2026
Alice Cochran Smith stepped into eternal glory to be with her lord and savior on February 8, 2026.Alice was born January 28, 1948 in Corpus Christi to Mildred and Peter Fisher. She was raised in Houston and was a graduate of Lamar High School. She attended and graduated from The University of Texas where she was a member of Zeta...
Paul F. Sanders
Feb 8, 2026
Paul received his Angel Wings on Sunday Feb 8th after a short battle with pancreatic cancer and he will truly be missed by many.
Paul was born in Oak Park, Illinois to Paul Venrick Sanders and Elizabeth Funston Sanders. The family moved to San Antonio when Paul was entering second grade and lived there until he left for college.
Paul sang in...
Walter Melnyk
Feb 8, 2026
Walter Daniel Melnyk, a devoted husband & father and respected member of his community and the Bryan Police Department departed from this earthly home and continued his eternal life in Heaven on Sunday, February 8, 2026 at the age of 49. After a courageous battle with leukemia, Walt passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his wife and children.
Walt was...
Billy Holyfield
Feb 7, 2026
Billy Holyfield, a dedicated husband, father, and distinguished veteran, passed away on February 7, 2026, in Bryan, Texas, following a courageous battle melanoma and complications arising from a fall He was born on November 7, 1937, in Centerville, Texas, and led a life marked by service, love, and unwavering generosity.
Billy's military career was emblematic of his commitment and passion for...
Mary Ann Pittman Shutes
Feb 7, 2026
Memorial services for Mary Shutes, 87, are scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday, March 7, at St. Francis Episcopal Church in College Station. The Rev. Lacy Largent of St. Francis will officiate. A private burial will be at College Station City Cemetery following the service.Mary Shutes was born in Paris, Texas, to parents Charles Truett Pittman and Hannah Mary “Mollie” Turnbull...
Ralph Anthony Zingaro
Feb 5, 2026
Dr. Ralph A. Zingaro, Professor Emeritus of Chemistry at Texas A&M, passed away peacefully at home on February 5, 2026. The youngest of five children born to Raffaele and Erminia Zingaro in the Bensonhurst (“Little Italy”) neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York, he celebrated his 100th birthday in October 2025 with his family and friends. He is survived by his wife...
Billy Don Ray
Feb 5, 2026
Billy Don Ray, a respected figure in the law enforcement community and a devoted family man, departed this life on February 5, 2026, in College Station, Texas, at the age of 89. Born on October 21, 1936, in Loraine, Texas, to Thomas Bennett Ray and Alma Powers Ray, Billy was the youngest of five children. His lively spirit brought both...
Iva Lee Lynch
Feb 4, 2026
Iva Lee Lynch, a cherished mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2026, in College Station, Texas, surrounded by her beloved family at the age of 87. Born on August 31, 1938, in Austin, Texas, Iva lived a life full of love, dedication, and vibrant energy that touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing her.
Throughout her...
Tiana Jo Faultry-Okonkwo
Feb 3, 2026
Tiana Jo Faultry-Okonkwo, a cherished mother, wife, colleague, friend, and longtime librarian at Texas A&M University, returned to her Lord and Savior on February 3, 2026, at the age of 58. Tiana served the Texas A&M University libraries for over 30 years-- where her extensive and far-reaching work touched generations of students, faculty, and staff.
Throughout her TAMU career, Tiana was...
Janis Wanelle Gaylord
Feb 2, 2026
Janis Gaylord passed away Monday, February 2, 2026 at the age of 64. A Celebration of Janis' Life will be held from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm, Saturday, February 28, 2026 at Golden Corral in College Station, TX.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to ASPCA in Janis' name.