Obituaries
Joyce Ellen Smith
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,...
Charles "Red" Bennett
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...
Mary Elizabeth Lujan
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...
Melba "Penny" Kiser
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...
Addie Lois Markham
Dec 13, 2024
Addie Lois Matthies Markham, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2024, in Breckenridge, Texas, at the age of 98. Born on May 24, 1926, in Rotan, Texas to the late A.K. and Alma (Riggs) Matthies.
Addie dedicated much of her life to her role as a homemaker. She was united in marriage to Lawrence G....
Robert Almanza
Dec 12, 2024
Robert Almanza Sr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2024, in Rotan, Texas, at the age of 76. Born on November 23, 1948, in Matador, Texas, Robert lived a life that was rich with love and dedication to God, his family, and country.
He served with honor in the United States Army...
Jerry Buck Etheredge
Dec 9, 2024
Jerry Buck Etheredge, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully in his home on December 9, 2024, at the age of 82. Born on April 29, 1942, Jerry lived a life marked by hard work, kindness, and an unwavering love for his family.A High School Graduate of Hobbs, Texas, Jerry dedicated himself to a career as a...
Herbert Jay Moore
Dec 8, 2024
Herbert Jay Moore, 91, of Rotan passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2024. Graveside services will be 1:00 PM Tuesday, December 10 at the Riverdale Cemetery directed by Weathersbee-Ray Funeral Home of Rotan.
Herbert was born October 29, 1933 to Rufus and Delia (Dowell) Moore in Moody, Texas. He was a veteran and served on the NIKE/AJAX Missile Battery in Washington...
Larry Lee Dickson
Nov 30, 2024
Larry Lee Dickson life long resident of Rotan was born August 5, 1953 he passed from this life on November 30, 2024. Born to Lawrence and Bobbie (Wilcher) Dickson he lived most all his life in Rotan. He graduated Rotan High School in 1972. The light of his life was his sons Brian and Damon. He loved fishing, camping, golf...
N.G. Underwood
Nov 30, 2024
N.G. Underwood, age 85, passed away in his home on Saturday, November 30, 2024. Graveside services will be 11:00 am Wednesday, December 4, 2024 in Cottonwood Flat Cemetery.
N.G. was the youngest son of Nath Underwood and (Lizzie) Edna Elizabeth Helms Underwood. Raised on the home place at Rough Creek he spent his life farming and ranching. He graduated from Hobbs...
John D. Barker
Nov 27, 2024
John “Johnny” Derrell Barker was born on December 8,1929 in Rotan, Texas to Fisher County Commissioner William Lloyd (WL) Barker and Vera Hodo Barker. He graduated from Rotan High School in 1948, where he met the love of his life, Betty Joyce Hammit.
Soon after graduating, Johnny joined the Army. He trained and served active duty for one year in the...
Patsy "Pat" Ann Allen
Nov 18, 2024
Patsy Ann “Pat” Allen passed away Monday, November 18, 2024. Funeral Service will be 2:00 pm Friday, November 22, 2024 at the Weathersbee-Ray Funeral Home Chapel in Rotan, Texas with burial to follow in Roby Cemetery. There will be a visitation prior to the service on Friday starting at 1:00 pm at the funeral home.
Pat Allen was born July 28,...
Joyce Bynum
Nov 9, 2024
Joyce Bynum passed away in her home in Rotan on Saturday, November 9, 2024. Graveside service will be 2:00 PM on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 in Mt. Zion Cemetery directed by Weathersbee-Ray Funeral Home.
Joyce Elizabeth Bynum was born July 14, 1939 in Alice, Texas to Benny and Jessie Black. She was raised as a farm girl and graduated from Colorado...
Aurora Fae Nowlin
Oct 29, 2024
Aurora (Ragg Mopp) passed on to the Lord at the age of 75 after a blessed and fulfilling life. A friends and family visitation will be at First Baptist Church, Rotan Texas on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 10 AM. Services will follow at 11 AM. The service will be presided over by Brother Werth Mayes of Stephenville TX, Brother...
Dr. Jerry A. Marshall
Oct 13, 2024
Dr. Jerry Allyn Marshall, born June 27, 1938, in Brady, Texas, to Floyd and Beth Marshall, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of service and dedication to his community. He was the valedictorian of Melvin High School’s Class of 1956 and pursued higher education, earning an associate degree from Tarleton State University and attending Texas...
Jerelene Palmer
Oct 6, 2024
Jerelene Palmer, 92, passed away Sunday, October 6, 2024 in Abilene, Texas. Service will be 2:00 pm, Thursday, October 10, 2024 at the First Baptist Church of Roby with burial to follow in the Roby Cemetery. Visitation will be at the Weathersbee-Ray Funeral Home in Rotan, Texas on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm.
Jerelene was born...
Sarah Jeannette Price
Oct 1, 2024
Sarah Jeannette Price passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2024. Graveside services will be 1:00 pm Thursday, October 3, 2024 in the Roby Cemetery, directed by Weathersbee-Ray Funeral Home.
Jeannette was born in Bowie, Texas, November 17, 1935 to the late Herbert and Vera Merle (Prichard) Gibson. She worked several years of WTU as a service representative. Jeannette was a member of...
LaDoska Smith
Sep 30, 2024
LaDoska V. Smith, 89 entered her heavenly home on Monday, September 30, 2024 after a short but courageous fight with cancer. A graveside service will be held on Friday, October 4 at 10:00 am with the service at 10:45 at Weathersbee-Ray Funeral Home.
LaDoska was born March 21, 1935 to Glen and Reba Breneman in Snyder, Texas. She attended Hardin Simmons...
Emma Soliz
Sep 12, 2024
Emma Mendoza Soliz, beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, niece, cousin and friend, surrounded by family gained her wings Thursday, September 12, 2024. Emma was born on December 26, 1949 in Hamlin, TX to Maria and Ismael Mendoza Sr. Emma graduated from Hamlin High School. She met the love of her life, John Frank Soliz Sr. the summer of 1965. They...
Pansy Hale
Sep 8, 2024
Pansy L. Hale passed away at the age of 105 on Sunday, September 8, 2024. Graveside services will be 10:30 am on Thursday, September 12, 2024 at the Roby Cemetery directed by Weathersbee-Ray Funeral Home.
Pansy was born on October 9, 1918 to the late Eli and Maggie (Ridgeway) Coker. She was a lifetime resident of Fisher County and graduated from...
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