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Garner Menn passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family on April 10, 2022, at the age of 89. He was a dedicated husband, father, and grandfather, and is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Coece Golladay Menn. He grew up in Bishop, Texas and graduated from Bishop High School in 1950. He attended Texas A&I in Kingsville, Texas before leaving to join the United States Army in 1953. He was stationed in France and was honorably discharged in 1955. He returned to Texas A&I and graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration in 1956. He and Coece married in 1956 at First United Methodist Church in Sinton, Texas. Garner began working for Magnolia Petroleum,...

Garner Menn passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family on April 10, 2022, at the age of 89. He was a dedicated husband, father, and grandfather, and is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Coece Golladay Menn. Garner is preceded in death by his father, Henry W. Menn; mother, Bessie Freitag Menn of Bishop, Texas; brother Winston R. Menn, and sister-in-law Peggy L. Menn, nephews John and Phil Menn of Calallen, Texas. He is survived by his sons Michael Menn (Vanessa) of Grand Bay, Alabama; Darren Menn (Mary) of College Station, Texas; Dale Menn (Igal) of Porter, Texas; and daughter, Lori Gabriel (Joe) of College Station, Texas. Grandchildren Mark Menn and Mathew Menn...

Bettye Jane Cole, 88, of Bryan, passed away on Friday, March 4, 2022, in Bryan surround by her loving family while at her bedside with Jill. Inurnment Life Tribute Service will at 11am, Tuesday, March 15, 2022, Roselawn Memorial Park, 3801 Roselawn Drive, Denton, Tx. Cremation services are in the care of Callaway-Jones Funeral and Cremation Centers, Bryan-College Station. Bettye was born one of fourteen children to John and Ethel McFadden Hood, in Arlington, Texas. Shortly after high school she married her sweetheart whom they shared sixty-five years before his passing in 2018, Martin Randolph Cole. She and Martin were blessed with three wonderful children in their marriage Ethelyn, Marty,...

Geneva (Judy) Durham Blackburn transitioned to her Heavenly Home on February 21, 2022. She was born in Slidell, (Wise County), Texas on April 21, 1921, to Page and Dora Durham. She was married to Clarence Blackburn in 1939. Geneva was a survivor of breast cancer and melanoma. Geneva was 100 years and ten months old at her passing. In April 2021, there was a festive party for her 100th birthday. Geneva was the youngest of five children. Her father died when she was two years old, and her mother moved to Lubbock to work for Texas Tech a few years later. She spent most of her life in Lubbock until moving to Spring, TX, to be close to family. She was a graduate of Lubbock High School and...

Roger Lea Smith (1949 - 2021) Roger Lea Smith was born in Salem, MO 2/28/1949 to Harold "Wayne" Smith of Licking, MO and Hazel Vicinda (Branson) Smith of Bucyrus, MO. He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant great nephew. He is survived by his beloved wife of 38 years, Johnnie (Marlowe) Smith of Johnstown, PA; adored son and daughter-in-law Stephen Smith and Jamie Russo of Jersey City, NJ; and the light of his life, his little sunshine, granddaughter Emerson Smith of Tomball, TX. He is also survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Reva (Smith) Teague and Layne Teague of Forest Grove, OR; his brother and sister-in-law, Leonard Smith and Jo Griffith of Mohnton, PA; his sister...

Etta Lee Cardenas passed away Saturday, October 23, 2021, at the age of 91. Etta was a native of Houston born to Rogers Alphonso and Hermine Alma (Lange) Tanner. She was a graduate of Reagan High School and a longtime member of St. John United Church of Christ, where she taught Sunday school for many years. Etta enjoyed homemaking (especially cooking), gardening, church fellowship, and taking care of friends and family. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, especially known for her infectious smile and loving heart for God. Etta is preceded in death by her loving husband of 56 years, Leslie Frank Cardenas, Jr; daughter Lori Cardenas; sister, Pearl Reid; and brother Virgil...

Dr. Robert "Bob" Dean Chenoweth passed away peacefully in his sleep on August 21, 2021 at the age of 94. Funeral services will be held at A&M United Methodist Church, 417 University Drive, College Station, TX at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, August 24, 2021. Due to Covid conditions, the family requests that guests wear a mask and observe social distancing practices at the service or join us on-line for the live-stream. Live-streams of the service can be found on the A&M United Methodist Church Facebook page or YouTube channel. Bob was born in San Angelo, Texas on October 17, 1926. He graduated from what was then Texas A&M College with a degree in Electrical Engineering. He went on to...

Clyde Wise, 76 of Bryan passed away Friday August 20, 2021. There are no services planned at this time. Born November 23, 1944 in Palestine. He was the son of Euel and Mary Wise. Clyde retired from IBM. Clyde also referred to as Butch, Daddy, or Poppa, taught us lots of life lessons, he was the best dad! He loved to go to an auction of just about any kind but was partial to cow or equipment auctions. He enjoyed feeding his cows, baling hay, fishing or playing cards with the guys or taking a good nap. He especially liked to play with his Grandkids and Great-grandkids and would jump right in the middle of whatever it was. He always had good advice to give no matter the situation. He loved...

Carol Wise, 73, of Bryan, passed away Sunday, August 15, 2021 in Bryan. There are no services planned at this time. Born October 2, 1947 in Palestine, she was the daughter of Dale and Rachael Neel. Carol retired from the City of College Station. Carol, otherwise referred to as Mom or Granny, was all about fun. She loved to travel, play slots, play games, garden and oh the love of all things sparkly - She had "Christmas" lights on year-round on anything she could attach them to. Mom was the best! If you needed a little bling for something fancy, she had it, if the grands or great grands wanted to play games of hide n' seek outside, she was in. If you needed games or entertainment for...

Jimmie Russell Holder found eternal rest with his Father on August 9, 2021. Jimmie was born to Lilla and Russell Holder on March 7th, 1932 in Thornton, Texas, a small farming community in Limestone County. Jimmie went to school in Ben Hur, Texas through the 8th grade. In the fall of 1945 he enrolled at Mart High School where on his first day he met his future spouse, Billie Hinson. After graduating high school in 1949, Jimmie entered Texas A&M University and was a proud member of the Corps of Cadets. He served as the Commanding Officer of Squadron 2 in 1953. He became a life-long ambassador for the Corp and Texas A&M. It was at A&M that Jimmie married his high school sweetheart...

Scott Whitebird Dec 17, 1951-June 28, 2021 A memorial service for Scott will be held at Calloway-Jones funeral home at 1:30, Friday, July 2, 2021. Face mask or face covering are required to attend service. Services are in the care of Callaway-Jones Funeral and Cremation Centers, Bryan-College Station. Scott was born in Nocona, TX, although he spent most of his life in Houston. A graduate of the U. of Texas, he taught English at Houston Community College for 35 years. He loved teaching and worked hard to inspire generations of students to enjoy language and reading as much as he did. Scott was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard Buller and Nora Dell Massey Buller, and his...

Jack D. Gressett, 91, of Bryan, Texas since 1988, passed away March 21, 2021 in Bryan, TX. He was born October 1, 1929, in Fort Worth, Texas to Francis Marion and Ada Bell (Frith) Gressett. Following graduation from Handley High School in Ft. Worth, where he served in the U.S. Marine Air Reserves and completed his Animal Husbandry from Texas A&M College, Class of '52. That same year, he married Margaret Marie (Whorton) Gressett. Jack served his country in Korea and the Army Reserve, ultimately achieving the rank of Captain before honorable discharge. He next served in the Ag Extension Service in Denton and Stephens Counties. For 20 years, he served Chambers of Commerce in Wichita...

Fred C. Rushford Sr. September 17, 1940 - December 30, 2020 Victoria - Fred C. Rushford Sr., 80, of Victoria passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2020. He was born and raised in North Carolina. He has lived in Victoria for the last 17 years. Fred spent most of his life in the Oilfield, then he went into business for himself trucking. He enjoyed helping his neighbors, and feeding the neighborhood stray cats. Fred is survived by his loving wife, Susan Rushford; his daughter Darlene Butler (Paul); sons, Fred C. Rushford Jr. and Charles I. Rushford; his 6 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild and his cat Jake. Fred died of complications due to Alzheimer's disease....

Arthur Johnson, 51 of Bryan, passed away Sunday, May 3, 2020. A private family visitation was held at Callaway-Jones on Sunday, May 10, 2020. A Graveside Life Tribute Celebration Service will be at 10:30 am, Monday, May 11, 2020, at Steep Hollow Cemetery. Services are in the care of Callaway-Jones Funeral and Cremation Centers, Bryan-College Station. Arthur was born on October 22, 1968, in Lubbock, TX to Arthur Sylvanus and Cynthia Lee (Smith) Johnson. He attended Lubbock and Frenship schools, where he loved marching band, pulling off pranks, and talking his way out of the principal's office. Born a "Block Brat," he eventually began a career with H&R Block that would continue...

Sandra Kay Jackson, 76, of Alamo, passed away on Monday, April 6th, 2020 in College Station, Texas. Graveside service will be held Friday, April 10th, at the Aggie Field of Honor in College Station. Sandy was born February 25th, 1944 in Kerens, Texas. She was the daughter of the late Wallace & Kathryn Patterson. She married Gary L. Jackson in December 1961. Sandy was a lifetime resident of Alamo, Tx and also had a home in College Station, Tx. She loved traveling and attending Aggie football and baseball games. She is survived by her husband, Gary L. Jackson of Alamo and her three daughters, Charlotte Stachour of Lakeway, Tx, Cheryl Scoggins of Burnet, Tx, and Kindra Whitteker of...

Michael Saunders, 74, of College Station, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2020, in College Station. Funeral Memorial Mass will be at 10:30 AM, Saturday, February 22, 2020, at St. Mary's Plantersville. Inurnment will follow in the columbarium of the church. Michael was born to Paul Bentz Saunders and Mary Jacqueline Brown Saunders, in Louisville, Kentucky. Michael was a devoted son to his parents, as well as his siblings. He served in Vietnam, returned to college and was commissioned as an officer in the United States Air Force. He retired from the Air Force where he served as the Unit Space Systems Director at NASA's Johnson Space Center. He was a great family man assuring a safe...

Michael Joseph Saunders Jan 01, 1946 - Feb 19, 2020 Michael Saunders, 74, of College Station, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2020, in College Station. Funeral Memorial Mass will be at 10:30 AM, Saturday, February 22, 2020, at St. Mary's Plantersville. Inurnment will follow in the columbarium of the church. Michael was born to Paul Bentz Saunders and Mary Jacqueline Brown Saunders, in Louisville, Kentucky. Michael was a devoted son to his parents, as well as his siblings. He served in Vietnam, returned to college and was commissioned as an officer in the United States Air Force. He retired from the Air Force where he served as the Unit Space Systems Director at NASA's Johnson...

David Turner Duncan Sr. of Bryan, Texas passed away peacefully on January 11, 2020, with wife Betty Virginia Duncan by his side. A funeral service will begin at 11 am, Thursday, January 16, 2020, at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 217 West 26th Street, Bryan. Interment will follow in College Station City Cemetery with Military Honors by the American Legion Earl Graham Post No. 159. Services are in the care of Callaway-Jones Funeral and Cremation Centers, Bryan-College Station. David was born in Bowie, Texas on February 4th, 1929 to John and Effie Lee Duncan. He spent much of his youth in Estillene, Texas later moving to Austin where he attended Austin High School. David then attended...

On Wednesday, December 11, Ronald Gene Haley, "Ron", of Abilene Texas passed away at the age of 78. Ron was born on August 21, 1941, in Abilene Texas to Louella Davenport and Chester Haley. Ron graduated from Loraine High School and later earned both his Bachelor of Science in Animal Science and a Master of Science in Animal Science from Texas A&M University. Throughout his life, Ron had several careers including teaching and a brief stint in real estate. He also worked as welder and farrier throughout his life. Ron grew up in Mertzon and later Colorado City where he lived for many years on the Byrne ranch with his mother, Louella, stepfather Bruce Byrne, sisters Sharon Byrne...

On Wednesday, December 11, Ronald Gene Haley, "Ron", of Abilene Texas passed away at the age of 78. Ron was born on August 21, 1941 in Abilene Texas to Louella Davenport and Chester Haley. Ron graduated from Loraine High School and later earned both his Bachelor of Science in Animal Science and a Master of Science in Animal Science from Texas A&M University. Throughout his life, Ron had several careers including teaching and a brief stint in real estate. He also worked as welder and farrier throughout his life. Ron grew up in Mertzon and later Colorado City where he lived for many years on the Byrne ranch with his mother, Louella, stepfather Bruce Byrne, sisters Sharon Byrne Sadler...

Michael Henry Thomas, 77, of Espanola, NM, passed away on October 6, 2019, surrounded by family. Michael was born in Silver City, New Mexico, and moved to Los Alamos in 1962. He worked for Los Alamos National Laboratory for 26 years and was active in the Los Alamos Auxiliary Fire Brigade for 18 years. Michael was preceded in death by his wife, Barbra Thomas, his parents, Anna Lou and Maurice L. "Hank" Thomas, and his two older brothers, Jerry L. Thomas and Kenneth E. Thomas. Michael is survived by his daughter, LeeAnn and husband Bill Nichols, and their sons, Matthew Nichols and Nathan Nichols. He is also survived by his son, Wade Thomas, and many nieces and nephews. A memorial will be...