Obituaries

Apr 2, 2008

Darby Jean “Skipper” Kerr, 75, of College Station passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2008, at St. Joseph Regional Health Care Center. Skipper was born on January 14, 1933, in San Benito, Texas, to Werner Jack and Sue Inez (Moore) Ehlers. She grew up in San Benito, Texas, where she served as a drum majorette. She graduated from University of...

Apr 1, 2008

Dr. Jack Darrell Hefley, 74, of Bryan died Monday, April 1, 2008, at his residence. Jack was born on September 26, 1933, in Kansas, Okla., to Jeff and Edna Hefley. He received his associate degree from Pensacola Junior College in 1956, his Bachelor of Science in chemistry, with honors, in 1958, his Master of Science in physical chemistry in 1960...

Mar 26, 2008

Ila Mae Buchanan, 98, passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2008, at Sheridan on Anderson. Ila Mae was born on February 8, 1910, in Corsicana, Texas, to Will and Josephine Donaho. She was a lifelong member of Central Baptist Church, where she enjoyed working in the nursery for many years. She was also a member of the Eastern Star. Ila Mae...

Mar 26, 2008

Kenneth Loren Goolsby, 33, passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2008, at St. Joseph Regional Health Center. Kenneth was born on September 28, 1974, in McAllen, Texas. Survivors include his parents, Larry and Linda Goolsby of Bryan; sister and brother-in-law, Julie and Mark Owen of Bryan; niece, Kendall Owen of Bryan; and grandfather, Don Hoffman of Austin. Memorials may be made...

Mar 26, 2008

Egon Gotthold Guba, 84, of College Station, passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2008, at Sheridan on Rock Prairie in College Station. Mr. Guba was born in Chicago to Oswald and Roszina Schell Guba.  He attended private Lutheran elementary, junior high and high schools in Chicago, and upon graduation from Luther High School North, enrolled in Valparaiso University in physics and...

Mar 25, 2008

Mar 22, 2008

Sammie Fling Sr., 89, passed away last Saturday morning at home in Bryan, Texas. He was born in Jacksonville, Texas. He was a retired watch maker who worked for Caldwell Jewelry Store in downtown Bryan from 1943 to 1984.  He worked with his son at fling Jewelers for seven years. Sammie loved to fish and hunt especially at Toledo Bend...

Mar 20, 2008

Robert Theodore Ames Jr., loving husband, father and grandfather, 73, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Bob came into this world on February 12, 1935, in San Diego, to Robert Ames and Elizabeth Case. He attended Tenefly High School in New Jersey and Texas A&M University, graduating with a master’s degree in business. He was a...

Mar 16, 2008

Mary Elizabeth Carr, loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend, 84, of Bryan passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 16, 2008, at her residence. Mary came into this world on January 31, 1924, in Robeline, La., to James H. and Mamie L. Stoker Smith. She was the sixth of ten children blessed to James and Mamie Smith. Mary graduated from Robeline...

Mar 11, 2008

Mary Elizabeth McLaughlin Nicholas, 80, of Bryan passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2008. Mary was born on September 16, 1927, in San Angelo, Texas, to Guy and Nellie Mae McLaughlin. Her education included an associate degree in journalism from San Angelo College in 1945. She was an accomplished pianist. She was a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt...

Mar 11, 2008

Bernadean Davis Murray, 93, of Bryan passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2008, at Sheridan of Bryan. She was born on November 13, 1914, in Palestine, Texas, to Randolph Hall and Pinkie Carnelia Davis. She was raised in Buffalo, Texas. Mrs. Murray was a lifelong member of First United Methodist Church of Bryan and attended regularly while she was able. She was...

Mar 6, 2008

Bobby was a proud veteran with the 25th infantry division, Tropic Lightening, and was a retired truck driver from the Teamsters Union. He was preceded in death by his parents; twin brother, William; and sister, Rose. Survivors include his long time companion, Angela Sunday Cook; sister: Gaylyn Pulliam of Blissfield, Mich.; brother, Roy McGee of South Bend, Ind.; and son,...

Mar 3, 2008

Callie, one of 12 children, was born on April 29, 1921 to T.E. and Sarah Sanders.  She grew up in West Texas.  She and her beloved husband, “Sandy” (James W.) married September 12, 1942 and had 60 very happy years together.  They lived in Houston for many years and proceeded to retire to Bryan, TX and lived there until Sandy’s...

Feb 29, 2008

Hal N. Carr, 86, a loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on Friday, February 29, 2008 at the Scott and White Hospital in Temple, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, March 6, 2008 at Hillier Funeral Home. Burial will follow at the Bryan City Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Wednesday March 5, 2008 from...

Feb 28, 2008

Isabelle  “Betty” Descheneaux, 88, of Lowell, MA, Franklin, TX and Sparta, TN went home to her Lord and Savior after suffering a heart attack.  Betty grew up in Massachusetts with 6 brothers and 3 sisters.  She became an accomplished singer.  If you were tuned into WLLH radio in the 1940’s, you may have heard her sing.  She was the Betty...

Feb 27, 2008

Clifford Reynolds, 75 of Gause, TX, passed away on Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at St. Joseph Regional Health Center of Bryan. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 1, 2008 at Hillier Funeral Home.  Burial will follow the services at Powers Chapel Cemetery in Rosebud, TX. Mr. Reynolds enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.  He...

Feb 26, 2008

Earl Boswell Porter, 67, of Bryan, passed away on Tuesday, February 26, 2008, after a brief illness. A visitation will be held on Friday, February 29, 2008 at Hillier Funeral Home from 9:30 a.m. until Noon. Graveside services will be held on Friday at 1:00 p.m. at Bryan City Cemetery with Rev. Matt Idom of the First United Methodist Church...

Feb 13, 2008

Dale Bouis, 59, of Bryan, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and caring friend went home to the Lord on Wednesday, February 13, 2008 at St. Joseph Regional Health Center. Funeral Services will be held on 3:00 p.m. Saturday, February 16, 2008 at Hillier Funeral Home. Viewing and visitation will also be held on Saturday, February 16, 2008 from 10:00 a.m....

Feb 10, 2008

John Stallone Jr., 91, of Bryan, passed away on Sunday, February 10, 2008 at St. Joseph Manor. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 6 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Hillier Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 14, 2008 at the Hillier Funeral Home Chapel with Monsignor John McCaffrey of St. Joseph Catholic...

Feb 9, 2008

Blanca Arca Topson, 90, passed away in Bryan on Saturday, February 9, 2008, after a long illness.  A rosary will be said for her this Wednesday evening at 6:30 pm at Hillier  Funeral Home in Bryan. Her funeral Mass will be celebrated by Msgr John Malinowski at 1 pm on Thursday, February 14 at St. Joseph’s Church in Bryan. Burial...