Obituaries

Linda Kaye Baca

Linda Kaye Baca

Dec 3, 2023

Linda Kaye Baca, 64, of Calvert, Texas passed away on December 3, 2023, in Bryan, Texas. 

Linda was born on February 27, 1959, in Kenosha, Wisconsin.  In her early childhood years, she was in and out of foster homes until she was lovingly adopted at 4 years old by Alex and Anna Knaus. 

Linda received the Lord when she was...

Donald Ray Williams

Donald Ray Williams

Dec 3, 2023

Donald was born to Thomas Jefferson Williams and Christine Miller Williams in Pineville, Louisiana. Don enlisted in the Army in September 1962 - June 1966 with duty stations in the United States, Korea and Germany. He graduated from the Army Quartermaster School and Armorers Course, achieving rank of SP4(P).  Donald married Maxine Gonzalez from Cottonport, Louisiana, in 1968. Together with...

Dale Roger Sargent

Dale Roger Sargent

Dec 1, 2023

Dale Roger Sargent was born April 23, 1942 in Madison, Wisconsin and died December 1, 2023 in Bryan, Texas. His father was Frederick John Sargent and mother was Ila Ruth (Clary) Sargent. Dale attended West High School in Madison, Wisconsin and then went on to Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas, graduating in 1965 with a BS in Chemistry. Being...

Ray M. Januszewski

Ray M. Januszewski

Nov 28, 2023

Ray M. Januszewski, 80, went peacefully to be with his Savior Jesus Christ on November, 28, 2023.

Ray was born in the Greenville community of Washington County on August 28, 1943 to parents, Joseph and Mary (Cendalski) Januszewski. He attended school at Mill Creek, Berlin, and St. Mary’s Parochial School. He graduated from Brenham High School in 1961. Upon graduation...

Debra Lynn Evans (Reynolds)

Debra Lynn Evans (Reynolds)

Nov 28, 2023

Debra “Debbie” Lynn Evans (Reynolds) entered this world at 4:40am on October 16, 1957 in Chicago, Illinois. She often said she wasn’t born in Texas, but she got here as fast as she could.

She was the oldest of four children. Growing up, they moved around frequently but she had fond memories of her time in Uvalde and considered this...

Gaylen Ruth Taylor

Gaylen Ruth Taylor

Nov 26, 2023

Gaylen Ruth Taylor passed away on November 26, 2023 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. She was born on August 1, 1956 in Bryan, Texas to Robert and Nita Haveron. A woman of courage yet compassion, Gaylen leaves behind a legacy of love and unwavering strength.Gaylen dedicated her life to caring for others as a CNA (Certified Nursing) and through her volunteer work...

Roy Isom Smith, Jr., Colonel, USAF (ret)

Roy Isom Smith, Jr., Colonel, USAF (ret)

Nov 26, 2023

Colonel Roy Isom Smith, Jr., a distinguished veteran of the United States Navy and Air Force Reserves and a beloved member of many communities, passed away on November 26, 2023. Born on September 27, 1930, in Eudora, Arkansas, Colonel Smith leaves behind a legacy of excellence and service that will be cherished by all who knew him.From an early age,...

Colonel Donovan Russell Cumbie

Colonel Donovan Russell Cumbie

Nov 25, 2023

Donovan Russell Cumbie was born in Athens, Texas, on February 12, 1946 to Grady Lee Cumbie and Dorothy Louise Cliver Cumbie.

Don graduated from Rockdale High School in May of 1964 where he was President of the student body and was a member of the National Honor Society.

He attended Texas A & M University on a Junior Engineering Technology...

Colonel Albert Thomas (Tom) Hamilton

Colonel Albert Thomas (Tom) Hamilton

Nov 24, 2023

Colonel Albert Thomas (Tom) Hamilton, USAF Retired, devoted husband, beloved father and grandfather, went to be with the Lord November 24, 2023.

 

Tom was born December 14, 1941 in Mossy Bottom, KY, one of nine children to Lola Clark Hamilton and Oscar Conley Hamilton, and raised in Kopperston, WV. After graduating from Oceana High School in Oceana, WV in...

Gladys Dora Wilding

Gladys Dora Wilding

Nov 22, 2023

Gladys Dora Wilding, 89, of College Station, Texas passed away peacefully on November 22, 2023.  During the last seven years, she experienced many health challenges including an aortic tear, stroke, degenerative heart disease, and heartbreak after losing her cherished husband, Larry, after 62 years of marriage.  The family is grateful that God sustained her through each challenge. A beloved daughter,...

Doreen GuoFong Chen

Doreen GuoFong Chen

Nov 18, 2023

Doreen GuoFong Chen was born in Hong Kong on April 10, 1932. She was the 2nd child of PingTsang Chen and Hilda Yen, who both are important figures in Chinese history. Her grandfather, FuChing Yen, first Asian graduate of Yale Medical School, is the founder of the modern medicine of China. Her family has strong ties to Christianity and she was baptized after...

Perry J. Schwierzke

Perry J. Schwierzke

Nov 17, 2023

Perry J. Schwierzke, 87, of College Station, Texas, passed away on November 17, 2023. Perry was born on September 19, 1936, in Dime Box, Texas, to Hattie (Blaha) and Perry J. Schwierzke, Sr.

Perry graduated from Caldwell High School in 1955 where he was captain of both the basketball and football teams, a class officer and the Future Homemakers of...

Margaret Ruth Tindall

Margaret Ruth Tindall

Nov 16, 2023

Margaret Ruth Tindall (née Mitchell), 89, of Bryan, Texas, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 16, 2023, at St. Joseph Manor Long Term Care Facility.

Margaret was born on May 14, 1934, in Clarkson, Texas to Nannie Estell and Timothy Oscar Mitchell. She graduated from Yoe High School in 1951 in Cameron, Texas. Margaret had a long and successful clerical...

Connie Sue Vance Threadgill

Connie Sue Vance Threadgill

Nov 15, 2023

Connie Sue Vance Threadgill passed away on November 15, 2023. Born on August 8, 1945 to Cullen Boren Vance and Carrie Larsen Vance and raised in Edna, Texas, Connie was known for her selflessness, kindness, and hardworking nature. Her vibrant personality and generous spirit touched the lives of many.

Connie was a dedicated registered nurse for over 30 years. Her...

Robert Neil and Elizabeth Ann Mathis

Robert Neil and Elizabeth Ann Mathis

Nov 14, 2023

Elizabeth Ann Crozier Mathis

MAY 8, 1950 – OCTOBER 14, 2020

Elizabeth Ann Crozier Mathis was born in Houston on May 8, 1950, and died in Nacogdoches on October 14, 2020. Her friends and family knew her as “Ann". She was preceded in death by her parents William Ellyson and Elizabeth Byrd Hill Crozier of Houston. She was survived by her husband...

Cary Conn Bass, Jr.

Cary Conn Bass, Jr.

Nov 12, 2023

Cary Conn Bass, Jr., 82 years of age, of College Station, Texas received his heavenly healing on Sunday, November 12, 2023. He was born in Natchez, MS on November 17, 1940 to Conn Bass and Vernell Rogers Bass. Being an only child he loved the time spent with his many cousins on the family farm in Monticello, MS. At an...

Dorothy (Dottie) Nell Carroll

Dorothy (Dottie) Nell Carroll

Nov 12, 2023

Dorothy (Dottie) Nell Carroll, born on January 13, 1937, in Anderson County, Texas, gracefully ascended to heaven from Tomball, Texas on November 12, 2023. Dottie was a cherished daughter, a loving mother, a doting aunt, a proud grandmother, a joyous great-grandmother, and soon-to-be great-great-grandmother. Her departure leaves a void in the hearts of all who were fortunate enough to know...

Gary Andrews

Gary Andrews

Nov 10, 2023

Gary Lee Andrews passed away peacefully in Bryan, Texas on November 10, 2023 at the age of 71. Born on August 28, 1952 in Aden, Arabia, Gary’s adventures started early in life.  He spent his younger years on the family’s 1,000-acre ranch on Boonville Road hunting, fishing, and roaming the countryside with his siblings.  Gary was a natural athlete and...

Elizabeth Montalbano

Elizabeth Montalbano

Nov 9, 2023

Elizabeth Montalbano, lovingly known as Liz, passed away November 9, 2023. She was a gentle and caring soul, born April 20, 1948 in Crystal City, Texas. She grew up in Carrizo, Texas and graduated from Carrizo Springs High School in 1966. As a child, Liz always had her nose in a book. Her sister describes her as an "Olympic quality...

Billy "Bill" Joe Draughon

Billy "Bill" Joe Draughon

Nov 9, 2023

Billy “Bill” Joe Draughon passed away peacefully on November 9, 2023 at Crestview Retirement Community in Bryan, TX with his wife, Anna Lee, by his side. Bill was a big personality and loved by all. He came from humble beginnings. His familial ancestors came from lumbering, refining, and military backgrounds. He was born and raised in Port Arthur, Texas during...

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