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Recent obituaries in the Bryan and College Station, TX areas.
Robert "Bobby" Jolly
Aug 27, 2026
Robert “Bobby” Jolly, born October 3, 1964, passed away on August 27, 2026.
Bobby built his life around hard work, ingenuity, and the relationships he treasured most. He grew up working in the family business and, in time, ventured out on his own. An entrepreneur at heart, he owned several businesses over the years, with Jolly Doors becoming his final business...
John "Roy" Mitchell
Sep 14, 2026
John Roy Mitchell died on September 14, 2026 in Bryan TX as a result of liver cancer after a long fight against an inherited liver disease. He will be remembered with a Celebration of Life service at Friends Congregational Church later in the year (and if you attend, Roy requests that you wear your favorite baseball jersey or team colors).
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Jack Allen Heath
Sep 12, 2026
Jack Allen Heath, age 62, of Bryan, Texas, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 12, 2026, surrounded by loved ones.
He was born on January 11, 1964, in Fort Benning, Georgia, to Patricia DeLuca Heath and Conard Lud Heath. Jack was a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, and he will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
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Susan Costa
Sep 12, 2026
It is with a mixture of profound sadness and heartfelt celebration that we commemorate the life of Susan Minor Costa, who departed this world on September 12, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on June 11, 1961, in Cincinnati, Ohio, Susan was the cherished daughter of James Ramsey Minor III and Bourque Wunsch Minor, both of whom...
Samuel "Bo" L. Cooper
Sep 12, 2026
Samuel "Bo" Cooper passed away Saturday, September 12, 2026, following a long and hard-fought battle with cancer. Throughout his life, Bo was known for his humor, his generous spirit, and his willingness to lend a helping hand to family and friends. He was a man who stayed busy, always finding something to work on, fix, or explore.
Bo spent more than...
Jessica Lynn Franklin
Sep 11, 2026
Jessica Lynn Franklin, born Jessica Lynn Scott, on May 3, 1969, in Homer, LA, passed the morning of September 11, 2026, whilst in the care of St. Joseph Hospital in Bryan, TX. She was 57 years old.
First-born daughter of an oil field worker, Jessica, spent her formative years traveling the world with her parents, brother, and sisters. She loved telling...
Ronald Jon Pendergast
Sep 11, 2026
Ronald Jon Pendergast, 87, of Gainesville, Texas, passed away on September 11, 2026. He was born August 9, 1939, in Oswego, New York, to William and Lillian Pendergast, and made Texas his home for nearly 60 years.
Ron proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps, attaining the rank of Lance Corporal. He later attended the University of North...
Ben Christopher Thrasher
Sep 10, 2026
Ben Christopher Thrasher was born on June 3, 2003, in Waconia, Minnesota, and left this earth on September 10, 2026.
Ben was raised in Wahoo, Nebraska, where he grew up alongside people who became his forever friends. He attended school with them from kindergarten through graduation, sharing a lifetime of memories, laughter, and shenanigans. Ben loved football, basketball, and just about...
Charles Rene Cobos
Sep 10, 2026
Charles Rene Cobos, 80, of Bryan, passed away peacefully at home on September 10, 2026, surrounded by his family.
Born October 3, 1945, in El Paso, Texas, to Victor and Blanca (Aguiar) Cobos, Charles grew up between Santa Fe, New Mexico, and El Paso, where he spent as much time as possible outdoors, keeping pet quail, hawks, owls, and at least...
James Raymond Woodall
Sep 9, 2026
Col. James (Jim) Raymond Woodall, age 97, peacefully began his Last Corps Trip on September 9, 2026, surrounded by loved ones as he made his final journey home. He was born July 15, 1929, in Fort Worth, Texas, to Jesse Ray and Clarice Tessie Foster Woodall. He was preceded in death by his parents, his beloved wife of 68 years,...
Elizabeth House Ward
Sep 9, 2026
Elizabeth passed peacefully to the Lord on September 9, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Elizabeth House, her husband, Bill, her son, William and daughter-in-law, Kathy.
Elizabeth was born in Carteret County, Beaufort, North Carolina. She was the youngest of four siblings: brothers, Joseph and Hendricks, and sister, Letitia. Elizabeth was baptized at St. Paul’s Episcopal...
Vonnie Nell Pauling
Sep 7, 2026
Vonnie Nell Pauling, 83, went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 7, 2026. Visitation will be from 5:00–7:00 p.m. on Friday, September 11, 2026, with her celebration of life at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 12, 2026, both at Callaway-Jones Funeral Center. Interment will follow at Rest Ever Memorial Park Cemetery.
Vonnie was born on September 3, 1943, in...
Coy H Perry
Sep 6, 2026
Coy H. Perry passed away on September 6, 2026, at the age of 84. A devoted husband, father, family man, veteran, and man of faith, Coy lived a life marked by hard work, perseverance, loyalty, and a deep commitment to the people he loved.
Coy was born on December 21, 1941, in Buckholts, Texas, to Dovie Mae Choate and Coy Candace...
Milton Woodall
Sep 3, 2026
Milton Lee Woodall, born January 4th, 1941, was a devoted husband and faithful servant of Jesus Christ. His life was marked by his unwavering faith and more than 57 years of dedicated ministry.
Milton was married to his beloved wife, Cynthia Woodall for 34 years. Together they were blessed with four children: Michael, Lydia, Nathanael, Rebecca, 22 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren....
Charlene Kuuleilokelani Muehlstein
Sep 1, 2026
In the early morning of September 1, 2026 heaven welcomed Charlene Kuuleilokelani Muehlstein home after a life well lived and a courageous battle with ovarian cancer. Charlene had a beautiful soul filled with graciousness, intelligence, humility and Jesus. Her presence was incredibly warm and welcoming. She had an authentic interest in people, gave freely of her time, offered unconditional love...
Dorothy Siegert
Aug 31, 2026
Dorothy Alice Siegert (nee Clary), of College Station, Texas, passed away peacefully on Monday, 31 August 2026 at “Our House Senior Living and Healthcare”. Born 7 September 1930 in Cross, Texas, she was the third of four children of Nollie Robertson and Sarah Lillie Clary of Bryan, Texas. After her parent’s move to Bryan, she graduated from Stephen F. Austin...
Daniel Ramirez Estrada
Aug 27, 2026
Daniel Ramirez Estrada Sr., 65, of Bryan, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side. A visitation is set for Thursday, September 3, from 1pm until service time at 2pm; all at Callaway-Jones Funeral Center located at 3001 S. College Ave, Bryan, TX 77801.
Born February 8, 1961, in Austin, Texas, Daniel was the son of Jose and Janie...
Raymond William Flumerfelt
Aug 25, 2026
Dr Raymond W Flumerfelt was born on November 18th, 1939 in Hobbs, New Mexico. His parents, Glenn Flumerfelt and Francis Burrows Flumerfelt were wheat farmers in Hugoton Kansas, but moved to Hobbs in the late 1930s, where his father found work as an oilfield roustabout during the dust bowl. A few years later, the family moved to Beaumont, Texas, where...
Jennifer Michelle Escamilla
Aug 25, 2026
Jennifer Escamilla, born August 2, 1968, passed away on August 25, 2026. She will be remembered as a warm, outgoing, and deeply caring woman whose beautiful smile and easy way with people made others feel comfortable almost instantly. Whether someone had known her for years or had only just met her, Jennifer had a gift for conversation, connection, and lifting...
Jerry Glen Griffith
Aug 24, 2026
Surrounded by three generations of his family, Jerry Glen Griffith passed from his earthly life on Monday, August 24, 2026. Known affectionately as “Griff” to family and close friends, Jerry was a deeply loved and cherished husband, Dad, Papaw, and friend.
Jerry is survived by his wife, Sandra Jane Roland Griffith, and his three children: Danny Carter and wife Lauri; Jerry...