Obituaries
Cheryl Hightower
Jul 8, 2023
Cheryl Lynn (Blair) Hightower was born to Keith and Madylon Blair in Houston, Texas on November 6, 1945. Cheryl’s parents divorced when Cheryl was very young, and she was raised in Houston by her mother and grandparents.
In her senior year of high school Cheryl met Steven (Steve) Hightower and they became “high school sweethearts,” dating throughout their senior year....
Francisca Almaraz
Jul 7, 2023
Francisca Almaraz was born February 27, 2005 and left this world much too early on July 7, 2023.
A free-spirited and loveable person, Francisca will always be remembered for her beautiful smile and beautiful hair. She loved listening to music and coloring art.
She lived life to the fullest and was always willing to try new things. She loved with...
Helen Bormann
Jul 7, 2023
Helen Bormann of Bryan, passed away on July 7, 2023. Helen was born in Dallas, Iowa to Rev. Harry Howard and Millie (Scott) Howard on April 6, 1922. At the age of 8, the family moved to Brownsville, Texas, and in 1933 moved to Wichita, Kansas.
After high school, Helen attended Franklin Business College in Wichita while continuing to study...
Helen Elizabeth Gaines Schiffhauer
Jul 5, 2023
Helen Gaines Schiffhauer was born in Houston to Jack and Sarah Gaines. She died peacefully in her home July 5; she was 78.
She was part of that famous baby boom generation, and the oldest of six girls. Her novel-like Texas childhood during the rise of the oil industry took her family to West Texas’ Permian Basin. Her childhood consisted...
Teresa Ann McCollum
Jul 5, 2023
Teresa Ann McCollum went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 5, 2023. Teresa was born to Ben B. McCollum, Jr. and Barbara Walden McCollum in Stephenville, Texas on April 23, 1950.
Teresa was a lifelong learner with numerous degrees from Tarleton State University, the University of Texas at San Antonio and Texas A&M University ranging from...
Ortencia Duron
Jul 5, 2023
Ortencia Duron was born October 6, 1944 and passed away July 5, 2023
Gathering with the family was what Ortencia looked forward to as her family always came first. She made the rice for every gathering and she loved providing for her kids and grandkids; she would do anything for them!
A hardworker but a bit ornery, she had a...
Jean Adams
Jul 4, 2023
Jean Huffty Adams, age 81, of Bryan, passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2023.
Born in Oak Grove, LA in 1942, Jean moved to Groves, TX as a young girl and graduated from Port Neches/Groves High School. She worked in the hospitality industry for years before working for Kroger, from where she retired. It was in the hospitality industry she...
Sandra Lee King
Jul 3, 2023
Sandra Lee King, 82, of Bryan, TX, passed away Monday, July 3rd, 2023. She was the wife of the late James Thomas King for 42 years.
Born on July 17th, 1940 in Vallejo, California, she was preceded in death by her parents Wallace Benton Anderson and Merle Siegfred Jacobson.
She grew up in San Francisco, California and met her husband...
Marshall Bookman Peters '59
Jul 2, 2023
Marshall Bookman Peters, known as Bookman to friends and colleagues, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 2, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was raised in Navasota and at the age of 11, his family moved to Bryan. After graduating from Stephen F. Austin High School in 1951, Bookman attended the University of Texas at Austin and graduated with...
Edward (Ted) Joseph Kirby II, MD
Jun 30, 2023
Edward (Ted) Joseph Kirby II, MD passed away on June 30, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.
Dr. Kirby was born in Providence, Rhode Island on July 21, 1928 to Ed and Isabell Kirby and grew up in Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin. Here, he married the love of his life, LaVerne Harte on August 11, 1951. He graduated from Marquette...
Lillian Ruth Gold-Piwonka
Jun 25, 2023
Lillian was born on the family farm outside of Caldwell, Texas on February 16, 1926 to Adolph Gold and Mary Hoyack-Gold. Lillian had two siblings, an older half-brother, Henry, and younger sister, Mildred, who all grew up contributing to the farm. Lillian was a career-long teacher, starting her education by attending the one-room Providence schoolhouse over two miles from the...
Joshua Richard Davis
Jun 24, 2023
Josh and Lizzie learned of their newest family member in November of 2022 and gave him the name Joshua Richard Davis.
The news of Joshua came at an exciting time in the Davis family’s life. With Josh retiring from the Army in the spring, the Davises planned to move back home to Texas, get settled in Bryan/College Station, and welcome...
Mariela Silva Lozano
Jun 22, 2023
Mariela Silva Lozano, 28, of Bryan, Tx traveled home to be with her Lord and Savior on June 22, 2023. She leaves behind a grieving and loving family and will be missed dearly. A full life story will be published in the days to come.
Mark Fossett
Jun 21, 2023
Mark Fossett was a remarkable person (who would appreciate the pun) – a quintessential dad, cherished friend, respected professor, and thoughtful man who “gave a damn” about the world in which he and others lived. Born in Aransas Pass, Texas on December 17, 1953, Mark passed away unexpectedly on June 21, 2023, following complications from surgery.
After a series of...
Gordon E. Klintworth
Jun 18, 2023
Gordon E. Klintworth, 67 of Bryan Tx passed away in his home, surrounded by family on June 18, 2023.
Gordon was born in Bryan to Morris E. and Madeline Klintworth on January 20, 1956. He attended Bryan High School and graduated in 1974. He married his wife, Lisa Travelstead, on August 31, 1991. An insurance agent for over 20 years,...
Jesse "Chupido" Maldonado
Jun 16, 2023
Jesse “Chupido” Perez Maldonado, 78, of Bryan went home to be with his Lord and Savior on June 16, 2023.
Jesse was born on November 3, 1944 to his parents, Antonio and Delores Maldonado. He spent his childhood growing up in Bryan and attended St. Joseph Catholic School where he would often challenge the nuns.
After finishing school, Jesse decided...
Ron Gooch
Jun 14, 2023
Ron Gooch, 74, was born in Dallas, Texas and grew up in Bryan, Texas, but met his wife, Sharron, in Germany where they were both serving in The Air Force Reserves. He was a military fighter pilot, a commercial airlines pilot, and a personal financial planner. He earned his MBA at Texas A&M University.
He treasured his country, had a...
Thomas H. Whatley
Jun 13, 2023
Thomas (Tom) H. Whatley died surrounded by loved ones in his home on the evening of June 13, 2023 Tom was born to Thomas and Betty Love Whatley on August 27, 1927 in Lewisville, Arkansas, but he became a card-carrying Texan at age ten when his family moved to Tyler, Texas. In Tyler, Tom was active in Boy Scouts of...
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