The Meaning of Memorial Day for Soldiers Then and Now
Every time I hear someone say, “Have a good Memorial Day,” as we do so often out of reflex, I pause for a minute. So...
Joy in the Sport of Golf
I was out shooting a few practice rounds of golf on the course last weekend, and I suddenly stared at the little white ball in...
Surprise Gifts for Mother’s Day
Have you already planned your gifts for Mother’s Day this year, or are you stumped about what to get the woman who may or may...
Spring Renewal: Rain, Flowers, Pollen, and Spring Again
Anyone who’s been charting the Brazos Valley Weather the past six weeks or so has seen the biggest dips in trends in many years....
Saluting Our Community Heroes During the Arctic Blast
We all know that the arrival of frosty ice, sleet, and snow came to town on Saturday, Feb., 13th and homes across the Brazos Valley...
Can We Have a Funeral if We Don’t Belong to a Church?
When the loss of a loved one occurs, it is truly important to have a ceremony of remembrance to allow people time to join...
Re-Ordering Your Life in the Coming New Year
The year 2021 has likely been the most anticipated year in recent history—so many things we did in 2020 were new for us and found...
Our Christmas Wishes for You — Faith, Hope, and Love
What does your Christmas look like to you this year? We are promised colder weather for Christmas Eve, in the midst of almost 70°F days...
Opening Your Heart and Healing at the Holidays
There’s no doubt that this holiday season has a different look to it, but fortunately the City of Bryan is filled with options and choices...
A New Attitude of Gratitude in 2020
There’s no question that Thanksgiving this year has taken on an entirely new meaning for all of us in the Brazos Valley, and across the...
What is the Difference between a Celebration of Life and a Funeral?
When did you attend your last funeral? Think about when and where you were. Did you walk out of the service feeling like the person...
Why Are Some Funeral Homes Cheaper Than Others?
Thinking about planning your funeral? Everyone can benefit from your questions, sooner than later. One of your major considerations is naturally—price. In the Brazos Valley,...
What Is A Eulogy?
Some people might confuse the terms “obituary” and “eulogy.” They’re very different elements of a funeral. The obituary shares just the basic facts in something...
How Do I Write an Obituary?
How Do I Write an Obituary? One of the ways to successfully prepare for the loss of a loved one can be started at any...
Ask Cody Q&A: How Do I Write an Obituary?
One of the ways to successfully prepare for the loss of a loved one can be started at any point in their lifetime—the obituary. This...
What Should I Bring to the Funeral Home?
What do I take to the Funeral Home? What clothes do we need to take to the Funeral Home? What should we bring for the...
Questions for Cody: What Should I Bring to the Funeral Home?
Two questions I’m often asked is: “What clothes do we bring to the funeral center for our loved one? And “What should the family do...
Voted Best Local Business Owner – Cody Jones
When Chelsea and I learned that I’d been voted as The Eagle’s “Reader’s Choice Best Local Business Owner,” it was especially exciting and truly humbling....
James Larry Nalley
September 9, 1939 – June 23, 2020 James Larry Nalley, 80, of College Station, Texas passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2020. Services are in the...
Important Update for our Families
Update as of June 22, 2020 Dear Families of Bryan-College Station and the Brazos Valley communities, Callaway-Jones has served your community for over seven decades...