Tributes
Recent obituaries in the Bryan and College Station, TX areas.
Joyce Marie Lewis
Aug 24, 2026
Joyce Marie Lewis, 77, of Bryan, Texas passed away on August 24, 2026. A full obituary will be posted soon.
Manuel Amaya
Aug 21, 2026
Manuel Amaya, 55, of Bryan, Texas, passed away on Friday, August 21, 2026. He was born in Bryan on November 20, 1970, to Lupe Moncibiaz Castillo and the late Pete Reyes Amaya Sr. A loving son, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, Manuel will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
Manuel was the kind of man who found...
Melinda Louise Thompson
Aug 21, 2026
Melinda Louise (McCarthy) Thompson, born on November 30, 1958, in Harlingen, Texas, passed away on August 21, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Melinda was the seventh of eight children born to James A. McCarthy and Anna Marie McCarthy, growing up in a lively and close-knit South Texas home that shaped her into a woman known for her kindness,...
Lauralee Phillips
Aug 18, 2026
Remembering Lauralee Phillips
Lauralee Phillips, of College Station, Texas, passed away in hospice care on August 18, 2026. Born on June 7, 1960, she came to College Station from New Orleans, Louisiana, in 1967 with her beloved parents, Dr. Clinton “Clint” A. Phillips and Julia “Judy” Herbert Phillips, and her brother, Edward Phillips. College Station became the place where Lauralee built...
Jeff Michael Watson
Aug 18, 2026
In Loving Memory of Jeffery Michael WatsonJeffery Michael Watson, age 50, passed away on August 18, 2026, in Waco, Texas. Jeff was born in College Station, Texas, to Wayne and Betty Watson.Jeff was a man who lived with passion. If you knew him, you knew that sports were more than just something he enjoyed—they were a part of who he...
Shirley Ann Lemke
Aug 18, 2026
Services for Shirley Ann (Sahr) Lemke, 86, of College Station will be at 11:00 a.m., Monday, August 24, 2026 at Callaway-Jones Funeral Center, Bryan, Texas.
The Rev. Elaine Gomulka of Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church will officiate. Burial will be in Rest-Ever Memorial Park.
Viewing will be 10:00- 11:00 a.m. at Callaway-Jones Funeral Center.
Mrs. Lemke died Tuesday, August 18, 2026, in Five Points...
Donna Lee Ivey
Aug 16, 2026
Donna Lee Ivey, 62, of Bryan, Texas passed away on August 16, 2026. A full obituary may be posted at a later date.
Consuelo Gutierrez
Aug 12, 2026
Consuelo Gutierrez, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and daughter, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2026, in College Station, Texas, at the age of 64.
Consuelo was a woman whose life was defined by love, kindness, strength, and selflessness. Those who knew her often described her as humble, honest, peaceful, patient, loving, kind, beautiful, caring, humorous, and hardworking. She had...
Elaine Marie Namauleg
Aug 10, 2026
Elaine Marie Namauleg, born on December 10, 1957, in Agaña, Guam, passed away in the early morning of Monday, August 10, 2026, following complications after heart surgery and a brief stay in a rehabilitation hospital in Bryan, Texas. Elaine’s life was one marked by resilience, kindness, and a steadfast sense of independence enriched by a deep love for family and...
Robert James "Sam" Tessen
Aug 8, 2026
In Loving Memory of Robert J. “Sam” Tessen
Born November 27, 1946, in Appleton, Wisconsin, Robert (Sam) lived a life marked by service, leadership, education, and a commitment to helping others.From an early age, he embraced the values of service and responsibility through the Boy Scouts of America, advancing from Cub Scout through the ranks to achieve the distinguished honor of...
Roy Lee Temple
Aug 3, 2026
Roy Lee Temple, Sr was born on Wednesday, April 13, 1949, in Winnsboro, Louisiana. In his final hours on earth, the only thing Roy wanted was to be surrounded by those he loved, in the Bryan, TX log home he proudly built for his family with his own hands. Roy went to be with his heavenly father on Sunday, August...
John Drake Munson
Aug 2, 2026
John Drake Munson passed into heaven on Sunday, August 2 in Bryan, Texas after battling Lewy Body Dementia. He was born on May 31, 1949 in Springfield, Massachusetts. John is predeceased by his first wife, Patricia, who passed in 2015. They were married on January 25, 1975. John is survived by his children Lisa Brooks and Susan Pickens, and his...
Edward Lloyd Joyce
Jul 29, 2026
Edward Lloyd Joyce, known to all as Lloyd Joyce, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2026, at his home in Bryan, Texas, following a courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family until the end. He was 92.
Lloyd was born in New Gulf, Texas, to Alton Clarence Joyce and Alma Dulice (Sullivan) Joyce. From humble beginnings, he...
Johnnie Augustus Pharis Jr.
Jul 29, 2026
Johnnie A. (John) Pharis Jr., 84, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2026, in College Station, TX.
He was born on April 20, 1942, in Little Rock, AR, to the late Johnnie and Nadale Umphers Pharis. Several years after the death of his mother, his dad married Barbara Bly. They were married for 63 years before Johnnie Sr’s passing.
John graduated from...
Charles William Millikin III
Jul 29, 2026
Charles W. “Bill” Millikin III passed away peacefully at his home in San Antonio on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. He was born February 5, 1944, in Cuero to Mildred McDaniel Millikin and Charles W Millikin, Jr. Growing up in his mother’s hometown of Floresville, Bill and his younger brother Lee enjoyed their many relatives and school activities, especially football and...
Billy Richard Thornal
Jul 25, 2026
Bill R. Thornal, 90, devoted and endearing husband of Patricia Ann Thornal, passed peacefully in the comfort of his home to the glorious embrace of our Lord on Saturday, July 25, 2026. Bill was born and raised in Lampasas, Texas on July 18, 1936 to Roye Thornal and Eva Mae Bilton. Lived a life dedicated to his faith, defined by...
Sadia Mae Homeyer
Jul 23, 2026
Sadia M. Hughes Homeyer, 83, of Bryan, Texas, passed away peacefully and entered the presence of her Lord and Savior on Thursday, July 23, 2026.
Sadia was born in Houston, Texas to Thomas Edward Hughes and Annie Mae Brewer Hughes Beeler on February 28, 1943, but grew up in Bryan and graduated from Stephen F. Austin High School.
Following graduation, Sadia worked...
Janie McBee
Jul 22, 2026
Ida Jane “Janie” McBee passed away peacefully on July 22, 2026 at the age of 95. The family had a funeral service and interment followed at the Aggie Field of Honor in College Station. She was laid to rest beside her beloved husband George who passed away in 2023.
Janie was born in San Antonio, Texas on February 24, 1931, the...
Ramiro Padilla
Jul 21, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Ramiro Padilla, who entered eternal rest on July 21, 2026, in Temple, Texas.
Born on November 4, 1981, Ramiro lived a life defined by love, hard work, generosity, and unwavering devotion to his family. He was a devoted husband, loving father, proud grandfather, beloved son, brother, and loyal friend whose...
Dave Osborne Jr.
Jul 20, 2026
Born on March 31, 1977, in Flowood, Mississippi, Dave was the son of Pam Hynes and David Osborne. He graduated from Mississippi State University with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering, a minor in Mathematics, and later earned his Master of Business Administration (MBA). He dedicated more than 25 years to the field of information technology, including 10 years...