Obituaries

Mar 22, 2025

Jimmy Don Parks, was born on June 11, 1959, in Rotan, Texas. He graduated from Roby High School and went on to lead a life filled with simple pleasures and passions. Jimmy had a deep appreciation for reading and a love for the music of the '50s and '60s, with favorites such as the Beach Boys, The Beatles, and Elvis....

Mar 21, 2025

Guadalupe Auturo Ortiz, known affectionately as Lupe, was born on October 17, 1957, in Rotan, Texas. He was a cherished member of his community and a dedicated family man, whose warmth and generosity touched the lives of all who knew him. Lupe graduated from Rotan High School and spent many fulfilling years working for National Gypsum in Rotan.

Lupe's passion for...

Mar 15, 2025

Refugio Flores of Rotan passed away at the age of 49, on Saturday, March 15, 2025 in Abilene, Texas. Mass Service will be at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 29,2025 at the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Rotan with burial to follow at El Ranchito Cemetery. There will be a rosary at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, March 28, 2025 at...

Mar 13, 2025

Gail Ann Loving Barnes was born on September 2, 1938 to Fred Oliver Loving and Lavonia Cauble Loving in Rotan, Texas. She left this earthly world on March 13, 2025. Gail lived in Rotan until she met Donal Ray Barnes from McCaulley, Texas. She and Donal married December 31, 1954 and lived in Odessa, Texas until moving to Mineral Wells...

Mar 10, 2025

On Monday, March 10, 2025, Obie Gene Kelley, Jr. went to his heavenly home to join his beloved parents, Obie Gene and Patsy Lee Kelley.

Born on April 12, 1953, in Rotan, Texas, Obie was raised in the community he loved. After graduating high school, he continued his education at Texas Tech University, earning a degree in Agriculture. His career with...

Mar 8, 2025

Doris Kelley Tidwell passed away Saturday, March 8, 2025. Graveside services will be 10:00 AM on Friday, March 14, 2025 in the Belvieu Cemetery, directed by Weathersbee-Ray Funeral Home of Rotan.

Doris was born in Rotan, Texas on March 7, 1928 to the late Nathan and Gladys (Horton) Kelley. She graduated from Rotan High School. She married Billy Tidwell on May...

Mar 6, 2025

Jamie Nino, born on April 13, 1987, in Lubbock, Texas, was a cherished wife and mother whose warmth and spirit touched the lives of many. She graduated from Jayton High School in 2005 and embraced her journey as a loving wife and devoted mother.

Jamie was married to her beloved husband, Nick Nino, on November 21, 2003, sharing a life filled...

Mar 4, 2025

Gloria Lou Posey passed from this earth after a long battle with dementia on March 4, 2025 at the age of 86. Funeral Services will be 2:00 PM on Friday, March 7, 2025 at the Roby Church of Christ with burial to follow in the Belvieu Cemetery in Rotan. Visitation will be on Thursday, March 6, 2025 at the Weathersbee-Ray...

Mar 1, 2025

Linda Jean Warren went to be with our Lord and Savior and her dear husband on March 1st, 2025. She was born on May 2nd, 1945 in Detroit, Michigan. 

She later met the love of her life James William Warren Jr. They were married on September 13, 1965 in Michigan. After, they moved to Rotan, Tx where they raised their six...

Feb 20, 2025

Shirley June Stout, 81, of Rotan passed away Thursday, February 20, 2025. 

Shirley was born in Rotan, Texas on October 24, 1943. She was the daughter of Jim and Enid LaVerne (Keener) Thomas. Shirley graduated from Rotan High School and then attended college. 

Shirley was a lifelong beautician. See was very crafty. Shirley enjoyed painting, arranging flowers, cooking and hosting parties all...

Feb 18, 2025

Janis Snyder, 72, of Rotan passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2025. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at the Rotan Methodist Church.

Janis was born in Carlsbad, New Mexico on March 14, 1952, to Shirley (Petty) and William B. Kornegay. After graduating from High School, she attended college. 

Janis married Lenny Snyder. Jan and...

Feb 18, 2025

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Date of death - February 18, 2025

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Feb 13, 2025

Feb 9, 2025

Paula Janelle Williamson, 85, of Roby, Texas passed away Sunday, February 9, 2025. Funeral services will be at 2:00 pm on Friday, February 14, 2025, at the First Baptist Church of Roby with burial to follow in Roby Cemetery, directed by Weathersbee-Ray Funeral Home. There will be a time of visitation prior to the service beginning at 1:00 pm at...

Jan 29, 2025

Arlene was the oldest girl in a large family. Born November 23, 1936, in Lamesa, Texas to Joseph Nelson and Clara Lee (Beasley) Merritt. Arlene had one older brother, Joe Davis, and six younger siblings, Marilyn, Jim, Elizabeth, Sandra, Sherry, and Robert. Arlene was an incredible musician. She began playing the piano “by ear” as a young child and continued...

Jan 25, 2025

Andres Flores, born on February 4, 1956, in Taft, Texas, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2025. He was a beloved figure in his community and a man of deep faith, serving as a pastor for 35 years before his retirement. His pastoral journey included a meaningful tenure at Temple Baptist Church, where he devoted ten years to guiding others.

Andres...

Jan 13, 2025

Joyce Ellen Smith, born December 2, 1933, in Rotan, TX, to Will and Myrtle Lee Hargrove, passed away peacefully at the age of 91. She was the middle child of five siblings and grew up surrounded by family and faith. Joyce married her beloved Bobby Dean Smith on November 14, 1953, and together they raised three children: Lee Scott, Charre,...

Jan 8, 2025

Charles “Red” Bennett passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at the age of 83. Service will be I:00 pm Friday, January 17, 2025 at the Rotan Methodist Church with burial to follow in Belvieu cemetery. There will be a visitation at the church on Friday from 10:30 am to 11:30 am.

Red was born on June 2, 1941 in...

Jan 5, 2025

Mary “Chavela” Elizabeth (Ramirez) Lujan a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and cherished friend passed away January 5th, 2025, at the age of 71 after her battle with breast cancer. Born on March 2, 1953, in Rotan, Texas to Silverio Ramirez and Mary (Molina) Ramirez.

Mary was full of love for the life she lived and those who surrounded her...

Dec 16, 2024

Melba “Penny” Kiser passed away Monday, December 16, 2024 in Abilene. A celebration of life will be held at 10:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Roby on January 4, 2025. Directed by Weathersbee-Ray Funeral Home.

Penny was born July 9, 1939, in Shreveport, Louisiana to the late Frank Briton and Eva Marie (Thomas) Wilson. In 1957, she married Milton...