Tributes

Oct 23, 2024

Laudra Ivelee (White) Anthony has gone home to be in the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on October 23, 2024 in College Station, Texas at the age of 82.

Born on January 18th, 1942 in Wetumka Oklahoma to Starling Washington and Ethel Joyce White. Laudra was the 4th...

Oct 23, 2024

Born in Ranger, Texas on December 7, 1935, Mary Russell Ponder was the third child born to Roy and Pearl Russell.  Her family moved to Athens, Texas in 1946 where she attended and graduated from Athens High School and earned her Associate’s degree from Henderson County Junior College. She completed her bachelor’s degree in Physical Education at Oklahoma College for...

Oct 23, 2024

Just as a golden hued sunset fills a sky with its brilliant rays, then sets beyond the horizon, Kaylin Maire Hartmann’s bright life drew to a close October 23, 2024. Kaylin was only in a rush once in her life, that was the day she was born, September 10, 2009. It ensured she’d see her daddy before he left on...

Oct 22, 2024

Eliseo G. Perez, age 87, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. He was born on June 15, 1937, in Gillett, Texas, to Jorge and Trinidad Perez. Eliseo honorably served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. His dedication to service and love for his country were defining aspects of his life. After his military service, he...

Oct 21, 2024

George Edward Parker, age 99, passed away peacefully on Monday, the 21st of October 2024.

George was born on the 11th of February 1925 to Stevie and Autie Parker in Idabel, Oklahoma. He was the third of four sons. His father was a Methodist Minister and was commissioned in the Army as a Chaplain in the early 1930’s. George and...

Oct 16, 2024

Herman William Homeyer, Jr., 91, of College Station, Texas, was called to be with his heavenly Father on October 16, 2024. Born on April 4, 1933, in Caldwell, Texas, he was the beloved son of Herman William, Sr. and Esther Steck Homeyer. 

Herman was an active member in his youth at Cooks Point United Methodist Church and graduated from...

Oct 15, 2024

Denise Perkins, 49 of Bryan, passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at her home surrounded by family.

Denise Marie Perkins was born on April 1, 1975 in Garland, Texas to David and Olivia Livingston. She had two siblings, Jennifer and Daniel. While growing up Denise was a loyal Dallas Cowboys fan, a good athlete and an avid reader.  In high...

Oct 14, 2024

Jean Royder Shaw , aged 92,  passed away peacefully on October 14, 2024, at a Georgetown, TX nursing home. She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, husband Harvey, and beloved sister.

She was born in 1932 to parents John S. Royder and Prue Baker Royder at Wellborn, Texas. As she grew up in Wellborn, she learned to...

Oct 12, 2024

College Station resident, Joan Maffei, 87, passed away peacefully at her home on October 12, 2024 surrounded by her loving family.

Arrangements entrusted to Callaway-Jones Funeral and Cremation Center, Bryan-College Station. Express condolences at www.CallawayJones.com.

Oct 12, 2024

William “Wick” McKean was born April 17, 1947, in Gloucester, MA to Louise and Colonel William A McKean. Wick died peacefully in his home on October 12th (like a true Aggie), 2024, surrounded by his family. A special thanks to Allumine Health Home Health and Hospice and Right At Home In Home Care and Assistance.

Wick McKean was a true...

Oct 9, 2024

William Eugene Sneed, 82, of College Station, Texas passed away on October 9, 2024. Arrangements are in the care of Callaway-Jones Funeral Centers of Bryan-College Station. A full obituary may be posted at a later date.

Oct 5, 2024

The bugle has sounded, and Bob Smith is making his final journey home.  He is joining his wife of 69 years, Lela, in heaven.  He will be missed.  Our family is saddened by his passing, but we know that his place is beside Mom.  Dad’s greatest joys were his family, friends and all things Texas A&M.

Robert was born in...

Oct 4, 2024

Inell Thielemann Partin was born July 9, 1955 to Elton and Evelyn Rosenbaum Thielemann in Brenham, Texas. She graduated from Brenham High School with the “Greatest class there will ever be! Senior class of ‘73” and then attended Blinn College. Inell married Dr. Charles David Partin on August 1, 1987 at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Brenham.

Her greatest joy...

Oct 3, 2024

Oct 3, 2024

Manuel Martinez passed away peacefully at the age of 69 on October 3, 2024, in his hometown of College Station, Texas, surrounded by his loving family. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 12th from 2pm to 4pm at Callaway-Jones Funeral and Cremation Center, 3001 S. College Avenue, Bryan.

Manuel was born February 16, 1955, to Macario and...

Sep 29, 2024

Peggy Jean Martin Cooper, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away peacefully September 29, 2024, at the age of 92.  Born in Floresville, Texas, on April 1, 1932, to Loyd Franklin Martin and Blossom Mary Goff, Peggy, affectionately known as “Mimi” to her family, lived a life full of love, laughter, and devotion to her family and community.

In...

Sep 28, 2024

Penne McCollum Mathews, 77, passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2024 in Bryan, Texas. Penne is survived by her loving husband, Michael Mathews; her daughter, Mindy Mathews Greene; grandsons, Jarrod Magaha and Jaden Mathews; sister, Marilyn Scheffe; brother in laws, Dennis Scheffe and Maxia Farris, as well as four nephews, three nieces and many cousins.

A funeral service will be...

Sep 28, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mario Joseph Bonafede, a beloved husband, devoted father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, godfather and friend to many.  Mario was born on August 22, 1939, in Chicago, Illinois, to Joseph W. and Joanne (Wisinski) Bonafede.  Mario lived in Chicago until his family moved to Pomona, California when Mario was 10...

Sep 28, 2024

Charles Evan Still, 85 of Bryan passed away Saturday, September 28, 2024.  He was born in Overton Texas to Henry and Eva (Norman) Still.

Charles attended Texas A&M University where he was a member of the Fightin’ Texas Aggie Band. He graduated in 1960 with a Bachelor of Science in Architecture.  He went on to work as a Design Engineer...

Sep 27, 2024

Bobbie Jean (Willis) Freeman was born May 13, 1937 to Bob and Viola (McLewis) Willis in Anderson, Texas. Bobbie passed away Friday, September 27, 2024 at the age of 87.

She is preceded in death by her parents and two sisters. Bobbie is survived by her daughter Lalita Collins and her husband Raymond, and one grandson, Jaden Collins.

Funeral services...