Tributes

George Ellis Spates

Dec 17, 2021

George Ellis Spates III was born November 10, 1960 in Houston, Texas. He is the first of seven children born to George and Faye Spates. In his younger years he was affectionately known to his family and friends as Buke (b(y)o͞ok). Buke was primarily educated in the Bryan public school system; in high school he mastered the trumpet and was...

Dr. Herbert L. Wade Jr

Dec 16, 2021

Herbert L. Wade, Jr. 80, died Thursday, December 16, 2021, at his home in Bryan. Funeral arrangements are with Callaway-Jones Funeral Centers of Bryan College Station.

Herb was born in Harlingen, Texas, to Mary Lou and Herbert Wade, Sr. He graduated from Baylor University in 1964 and the University of Texas School of Dentistry in 1971. While at Baylor, he...

Lane Sharp Mason

Dec 14, 2021

Lane Sharp Mason was born in the Panama Canal Zone to Val Sharp, Jr and Lucy Lane Sharp on October 9, 1946, where Val was stationed with the Navy. Her family moved around quite a bit before settling in Beaumont, where she graduated from Forest Park High School in 1965. Lane married and soon after, graduated from Lamar University with...

Freddie Edward Synatschk

Dec 14, 2021

Freddie Synatschk passed away on December 14, 2021 at the age of 89 at Memorial Hermann Hospital of The Woodlands, Texas. He was born Friedrich Edward Synatschk on June 8, 1932 to Carl and Clara Mitschke Synatschk. He married the love of his life, Esther Elizabeth Biehle, on February 14, 1954.

Freddie was a lifetime member of the Lutheran Church...

F. Carolyn Fields

Dec 13, 2021

Florence “Carolyn” Fields was born on September 29, 1945 to Hiram and Vivian Stafford of Little Rock Arkansas and after a move due to her father’s work she lived her early years in New Mexico. She met the love of her life, Francis Fields, and they were married December 10, 1965. Francis’ job with the National Cash Registers brought him...

Dale Linda Burney

Dec 13, 2021

Mrs. Dale “Linda” Scovill Burney, age 78, of College Station, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Monday, December 13, 2021 after a long battle with dementia.  She was born on June 20, 1943 in Ponca City, OK to Russell Edward and Jane Eileen Chittum Scovill. On April 26, 1974, she married David Burney in Wichita Falls, TX. ...

Kathleen B. Heaton

Dec 13, 2021

Kathleen Heaton, 78, passed away peacefully on Monday December 13th, having lived a full and wonderful life. Graveside service will be Conducted by Callaway-Jones Funeral and Cremation Centers, Bryan-College Station on Sunday, December 19, 2021 at 2:00 pm, College Station City Cemetery.

Kathleen did not fear death and met the challenges in her life with dignity and grace…and a sense...

Miranda Elizabeth Meckel

Dec 13, 2021

Miranda Elizabeth Meckel, 26, of Caldwell, passed away on Monday, December 13, 2021, as a result of a tragic car accident. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 pm, Tuesday, December 21, 2021, at the A&M Church of Christ, 2475 Earl Rudder Freeway South, College Station, TX 77845. The Life Tribute Celebration Service will be at 2:30 pm, Wednesday, December...

Jose E. Guajardo

Dec 12, 2021

On December 12th, 2021, Jose E. Guajardo passed away surrounded by his loving family.

Originally born in San Antonio, TX on June 11th, 1945, the family relocated to Bryan, TX when he

was just 8 years old. He became a carpenter and was always sought after for his hard work ethic

and his attention to detail. In February of 1971...

Laura Bono

Dec 12, 2021

Laura Bono, 92, of Georgetown, Texas, passed away Sunday December 12, 2021. Services are in the care of Callaway-Jones Funeral and Cremation Centers of Bryan College Station. A full obituary tribute will be posted at a later date.

Margaret Lois Moore

Dec 12, 2021

Margaret Lois Wallin Moore, of Bryan went to be with our Heavenly Father, December 12, 2021. 

Born October 16, 1934 in Bryan, Texas. 

A graduate of Stephen F. Austin High School. 

She would later complete nursing school, and start a career that she truly loved. 

She loved to paint ceramics, and made beautiful porcelain dolls. She...

Ronnie Jo Stalnaker

Dec 12, 2021

Ronnie Jo Stalnaker, 58, of Hearne, passed away on Sunday, December 12, 2021 in Temple. Celebration of Life Tribute will be held at a later date. Cremation services are in the care of Callaway-Jones Funeral and Cremation Centers, Bryan-College Station.

A full obituary is soon to follow.

Joyce Ann Schaefer

Dec 10, 2021

Joyce Ann Schaefer, age 62, of Bryan, passed away on Friday, December 10, 2021.  She was born on July 2, 1959 in Bryan to Melvin and Alice Dipple Schaefer.  Joyce was a longtime faithful member of Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in College Station.  She loved to crochet, and loved to find recipes in cookbooks.  Joyce retired in July of this...

Don Pawlowski

Dec 10, 2021

Don Pawlowski, 80, of Brownwood, Texas, passed away December 10, 2021. Services are in the care of Callaway-Jones Funeral and Cremation Centers of Bryan College Station. A full obituary tribute may be posted at a later date.

Annie Belle Wade

Dec 9, 2021

Annie Wade, 88, of Brazos County (College Station), passed away on Thursday, December 9, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Graveside service will begin at 10:30 am, Monday, December 13, 2021 at Wellborn Cemetery, she will be laid to rest alongside her husband of 40 years Eugene Wade. Brother Will Fountain will officiate the graveside. Services are in the care...

Myra Lee Duke

Dec 7, 2021

Myra Lee Duke, 62, of Caldwell passed away on Tuesday, December 7, 2021 in Bryan. Myra was born on August 31, 1959 in Eunice, Louisiana to James and Jean Gray. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Myra is survived by her husband Joel Ray Duke of Caldwell, Tx; two sons, Adrian Allen Duke and Aurora of Austin, and...

Flora Mae Gray

Dec 2, 2021

Heaven gained another Angel, Flora Mae Gray, 89, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, December 2, 2021, in Bryan, Texas.

Mom was born in Henderson, North Carolina on August 3, 1932, to Gurley L. Shipman and Florence Allen Shipman. She married Ray H. Gray on July 3, 1955, they were married for 57 years, and they raised their two daughters...

Mary Ann Lopez

Dec 1, 2021

Mary Ann Lopez August 13, 1957 – December 1, 2021

Mary Ann Lopez, 64, of Bryan, passed away on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 in Bryan. Visitation will begin at 9 am, with a rosary at 10 am, Monday, December 6, 2021 at the funeral center. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 am, Monday, December 6, at St. Joseph...

Dr. Ann Elizabeth Jochens

Dec 1, 2021

Research scientist, lawyer, and professor Dr. Ann Elizabeth Jochens passed away on December 1, 2021, on what would have been her late husband’s 85th birthday.

Born April 12, 1952 in Fairbury, NE, Ann grew up with a love of music and nature. She played several instruments, and began to dedicate her life to scientific, legal, and environmental issues.

While working...

Wendy Brown

Nov 30, 2021

Wendy Brown, 57 was called home to be with her Lord Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at her home in Iola, Texas.  A memorial service honoring Wendy’s life will be held at Iola Church of Christ on Saturday, December 4, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. Burial will be held at a later date.

Wendy was born on July 30, 1964 in Macon,...