Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Aug 24, 2024

Anson Bryant Martin, 93 passed away August 24, 2024. Services will be Wednesday, August 28th 2024 at Crossroads Baptist Church at 1:00 PM and burial at Sardis Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday evening at Weathersbee Ray Funeral home from 6:00 PM until 7:30 PM August 27th 2024.

Born December 1, 1930, in Fisher County, and was the son of the late...

Aug 4, 2024

Lynda Darlene Currie passed away in her home in Rotan, Texas on Sunday, August 4, 2024. A "Celebration of Life" service will be held on August 8, 2024, at Hodges Baptist Church located at 13933 CR 495 in Hawley. The service will begin at 1:00 PM. Service is under the direction of Weathersbee-Ray Funeral Home of Rotan.

Lynda was born on...

Jul 30, 2024

Coby Clay Seaton 48, of Rotan, passed away July 30, 2024 in Abilene, Texas. There will be a Celebration of Life on Saturday, August 10, 2024 at the First Baptist Church of Rotan starting at 2:00 pm. Service are under the direction of Weathersbee-Ray Funeral Home.

Coby Seaton was the most giving, loving, kind, animated life of the party & caring...

Jul 29, 2024

Joye Helms, known as Nanny to most, was born April 24, 1930, to Tom Franklin and Lillie Mae Pritchard in Hamlin, TX. She married the love of her life, Dell Ray Helms on February 11, 1949. Joye passed from this earth on July 29, 2024 in Snyder, TX, at the age of 94. Visitation will be Thursday, August 1, 2024...

Jul 22, 2024

Christina Rebecca Tacquard, beloved wife, sister, aunt, niece and cousin, gained her wings Monday, July 22, 2024. Christina was born on November 8, 1971 in Hamlin, TX to Audelia (Lydia) and Francisco Garcia. Tina graduated from Jayton High School. She went to school for Cosmetology and Teacher’s Aide. She married Martin Tacquard in Snyder on July 29, 2006. Tina’s children...

Jul 2, 2024

Harold Eldon Roberts “Gran” passed away on July 2, 2024 in Hospice care in Abilene, Texas. He was born on June 15, 1932, to his parents Joseph and Dessie Roberts. Harold grew up in Rotan and attended Rotan High School before furthering his education with some college courses. 

On February 10, 1952, Harold married the love of his life, Carol Sparks....

Jun 4, 2024

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Juan T. Flores on Tuesday, June 4, 2024. There will be a family visitation from 5:00 pm to 7: 00 pm Sunday, June 9, 2024 at the Weathersbee-Ray Funeral Home in Rotan. The funeral service will be 11:00 am Monday, June 10, 2024 in the Funeral Home Chapel...

May 24, 2024

Johnny Wayne Farrar, age 86, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on May 24th.  

 

Johnny was born August 8, 1937, in Roby, Texas, to Clyde Farrar and Gladys Hull Farrar.  He graduated from Roby High School and West Texas State College with a Bachelor of Science.   He then joined the United States Army and was a Veterinary Specialist...

May 24, 2024

May 8, 2024

Floyd Garcia Jr., beloved son, brother, uncle, educator, and entrepreneur, passed away on May 8, 2024, at the age of 75. Born on August 1, 1948, in Rotan, TX Floyd's life was an extraordinary journey marked by adventure, service, and creativity. He was an alumni at Hardin Simmons University in Abilene, Texas, as well as Tech University in Lubbock, TX...

May 2, 2024

Lydia Yanez, 94, passed away on May 2, 2024, at her home in Rotan, Texas with her loving children surrounding her.  A visitation of family and friends will be held on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at Weathersbee-Ray Funeral Home Chapel, Rotan, Texas, from 6:00 P.M. to 7:30 P.M.  A celebration of Lydia's life will be held on Wednesday, May 8,...

Apr 20, 2024

Leandro Ramon, a hardworking farmer from Sylvester, TX, passed away on April 20, 2024, at the respectable age of 82. Born in Sinton, TX, on December 11, 1941, to Jose Ramon and Manuela DeVilla.

 Ramon dedicated his life to the land, cultivating and harvesting with passion.  Ramon's memory will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.

He...