B.B. and Hazel Holland celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at their home on December 20, 2008 hosted by their children and grandchildren. The couple was married at First Baptist Church in Bryan, Texas on December 19, 1958. They have three children, Janeen and husband Don Wood, Lisa and husband Kelvin Kelm, and Newell and husband Al Slavin. Their grandchildren are Meagan Purcell and husband D ... READ MORE

The children of Ed and Opal Martin of Bryan would like to congratulate their parents on their 69th Wedding Anniversary. They were married December 24, 1939 in Greenville, Texas.They have five children, Ray Martin of Henderson, Texas, Ken Martin of Bryan, Jeanie Meador of Bryan, Carol Wacker of Vero Beach, Fla., and Eddie Martin of Houston. They have 15 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and one ... READ MORE

Miss Mary Joy Perrone of Bryan, Texas and Mr. James Peter Venuti of College Station, Texas were united in holy matrimony on November 10, 2007 at seven o'clock in the evening at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Bryan, Texas.  Monsignor John Malinowski and Deacon Bill Scarmardo of Bryan, Texas officiated.  Music was performed by pianist, Diana Steelman and vocalists, Corinne Mobley and Ken ... READ MORE

Luis and Dora Reyes celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary accompanied by lots of family and true friends, in a retro 1983 themed celebration.  Dora wore her original, preserved wedding gown and serving as the court, were her original bridesmaids, all of her nieces, who were toddlers at the time. Luis and Dora have shared many wonderful years together.  God has blessed them with two a ... READ MORE

Sherman and Opal Hightower will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary on Monday, December 1st. They were married in Madisonville, Texas on December 1st, 1938. They have three children, four grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren. Children are Elizabeth and Hugh Thompson, Rita and Demetrios Basdekas, and Bill and Virginia Hightower. Grandchildren are Lexy and Iver Kessler, Leon and Peggy B ... READ MORE

Forrest W. Lewis and Bonnie R. Thacker were married November 8, 1958 in San Augustine, Texas. They have two children, Vicki Walling and husband, Choya of Bryan and Greg Lewis of Somerville. They have two grandchildren, Casey Walling and fiancé Alex Dawson, and Aaron Walling of Bryan.Forrest retired from Texas A&M Physical Plant Accounting Department after working at A&M for 38 years. Bonni ... READ MORE

Casey and Joy (Kurtz) Richards will be celebrating their first wedding anniversary on Tuesday, November 18th. They were married at Christ’s Way Baptist Church in Bryan by the Rev. Michael Curry.Together, they have two daughters, Riley Sayers of College Station and Regan Richards of San Antonio. They would like to thank both their family and friends for supporting them in all of the new adventures ... READ MORE

Curtis and Dorothy celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at Northview Baptist Church on November 15, 2008 hosted by their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The couple was married at Chireno Baptist Church at Chireno, Texas on November 15, 1958. They have three children, Patty and husband Billy Chenault, Pam and husband Tom Allen, and Craig and wife Debbie Todd. Their grandchildr ... READ MORE

Frank and Frances Duchmasclo celebrated their 50th wedding    anniversary on a Mediterranean Cruise.  They were married on November 8, 1958, at Bethel Lutheran Church in Bryan. They have two children, Michael and Misty Duchmasclo, both deceased and Scott Duchmasclo.  Scott and his wife, Jill have three sons, Alan, Ryan and Nathan (due anytime) Duchmasclo.  Frank is re ... READ MORE

Robert Gordon and Mary (Beshears) Gordon were united in marriage on the 2nd day of November, 1948. They have two sons, Billy Gordon of Hilltop Lakes and Kenny Gordon, deceased. Seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. They have lived at Hilltop Lakes since 1980. They enjoy golf, friends and being retired. They are members of the Church of Christ, Franklin, Texas. ... READ MORE

Skeet and Evelyn Hawk Greer of Bryan celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Oct. 25 with family. They were married Oct. 23, 1948. Their children are Gary Greer of Bryan and Gary and Jan Thiebaud of Houston. They have three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. ... READ MORE

On October 4, 1958, in the Old Historic St. Mary's Catholic Church, in Bremond, Texas, Clifton and Veronica (Szymanski) Hopcus exchanged their wedding vows. Now, 50 years later, they will renew their vows at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Hearne, Texas.They have 6 children, Charlene, Suzanne, Jeffery, Michael, Janet, and Jennifer, as well as 11 grandchildren and one step-grandchild.After 34 years i ... READ MORE

Dr. and Mrs. William Wallace Bay celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary Monday, September 15, 2008. They were married in Killeen, Texas, on September 15,1943. Wallace retired from TAMU Veterinary School in 1982, where he was associate dean. Mary is a homemaker. They have enjoyed traveling extensively since Wallace’s retirement. They have two children, son Scott Bay and wife, Sylvia, of Houston ... READ MORE

Graham Brewer and LaPat (Johnson) Brewer celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary September 24, 2008. After their elopement to Durant, Okla., their marriage was a secret for six weeks until LaPat could finish some credit hours for high school graduation. After their marriage, Graham worked in inventory control for various companies and retired from Texas Municipal Power Agency in 1995. LaPat work ... READ MORE

Mr. and Mrs. Tony L Hernandez, owners of Hernandez Cleaning Services, celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary September 23, 2008. Tony and Janie’s courtship started in middle school, they dated through high school, and fell in love. They exchanged vows September 23, 1978, at Santa Theresa Church in Bryan. Their love, dedication, and trust in each other has given them many years of happiness. God ... READ MORE

Charlie and Dorothy (Kelly) Patranella, along with family and friends, renewed their wedding vows with special blessings from Brother Ronnie at Northview Baptist Church in Bryan on September 27, 2008. They celebrated at the Church fellowship hall, where a reception was held in their honor.Dorothy, from Tennessee met her sole mate one summer while visiting her sister in Bryan. Two years later, Char ... READ MORE

Dr. Robert D. (Bob) Baker and Mary Ann Brooks were married September 6, 1958, in the chapel of First Methodist Church, Nacogdoches, Texas, by the Reverend Charlie Lamb.The couple met after Bob joined the Forestry Department at Stephen F. Austin University as assistant professor in January 1956. He had just completed all requirements except dissertation for his PhD from the New Your State College o ... READ MORE

Andrew L. Cannon and Margaret I. Wray were married on September 6, 1958, in London Ontario. Brother J.C. Stuart, of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints officiated. They lived in Bryan for many years and now reside in Hearne.A few friends and family members joined the Cannon’s for dinner at Christopher’s World Grille on Saturday. Andrew and Margaret will visit their son Drew ... READ MORE

Milton L. Daniels and Janice Carolyn Williams celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. They were married August 29, 1958 at First Baptist Church in Rogers, Texas. They have 2 children, Donna Daniels Hancock and husband, Bob of Richmond; Kevin Daniels and wife, Becky of Richmond; six grandchildren, Robert, Brian, Jenna, Madison and Mark Hancock and Matthew Daniels. ... READ MORE

Mr. and Mrs. James W. Jernigan celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on August 26, 2008. They met at Sul Ross State Teachers College in Alpine, Texas in 1947. They have one daughter, Claudia Gillespie and son-in-law, Stewart of Lubbock; one granddaughter, Jennifer Gillespie of Dallas. They moved to College Station in 1981 from Cairo, Egypt. ... READ MORE

Dr. and Mrs. W. Kay Read of College Station, Texas, were married at San Jacinto Methodist Church in Amarillo, Texas, on September 6, 1958. They attended North Texas State College in Denton, Texas, where Mrs. Read, the former Anita Joy Farnsworth, received a degree in music. They moved to College Station in 1961 for Kay to attend Texas A&M University. Currently Kay is retired after 371/2 years ... READ MORE

Floyd and Lanelle Wells of Bryan, Texas were married on September 5, 1958. The couple celebrated earlier by going on an Alaskan Cruise. A family celebration is planned in College Station on September 5th . Both retired from TAMU.They have two sons and one daughter and three grandchildren. Their son Mike Wells and wife Julie live in Crystal Beach, Florida with their son Jordan. Son Bill Wells lives ... READ MORE

Oscar and Nancy Beard were married August 30, 1958 at First Lutheran Church in Galveston, Texas. Their children Lynda Worlow and husband, David; Debra Ayoub and husband, Nader; Brad Beard and wife, Pam, along with their grandchildren, John and Stephen Worlow, Holly and Kyle Ayoub, Ryan, Jacob and Emma Kate Beard honored Nancy and Oscar with a dinner and dance on August 16, 2008 at Pebble Creek Co ... READ MORE

Pat and Janis Braswell were married August 9, 1958 in the First Methodist Church in Freeport, Texas. Mrs. Braswell is the former Janis Sue Wood. Pat and Janis had 3 children, Pam, Mike and Brian, sadly Mike died in 1978.  A surprise celebration luncheon was hosted August 2, by their children and spouses:  daughter, Pam Frank and husband, Danny; son, Brian Braswell and wife, Estela, at th ... READ MORE

Alex Sr. and Gloria Constancio of Bryan, Texas recently celebrated their 51st wedding anniversary. They were married August 24, 1957 at Santa Teresa Catholic Church in Bryan, Texas. Their children are the late Alex Constancio, Jr., Joe and George Constancio of Bryan.  They have five grandchildren, Amanda Constancio of Pflugerville, Texas, Chloe, Jessica, Augustus, and Erica Constancio of Brya ... READ MORE