Obituaries

Jan 3, 2021

Cecil J. King, 87, passed away Sunday, January 3, 2021, in Roby, Texas.  Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 6, 2021, at Roby Cemetery, directed by Weathersbee-Ray Funeral Home.

Born August 4, 1933, in the Ackerly Community, Cecil was the son of the late Charlie and Madge (Ayres) King.  He moved to Roby in December...

Jan 1, 2021

In loving memory, Carmen (Lia) Ochoa, age 76, passed to her home and received her wings on January 29, 2021.  Born May 17, 1944 in Knott, Texas, Carmen was the daughter of the late Inocencia and Jesus Salazar.  She married the love of her life, Luther Ochoa, on May 31, 1960.  They lived in Ackerly, Texas, and then moved...

Jan 1, 2021

A lifetime resident of Rotan, Patrick Ray Zambrano was born on November 15, 1976, in Rotan to Pat and Frances Zambrano. He believed in God and knew the power of prayer. Patrick was a family man, if you knew him you knew you were loved. He worked at Nutrien Ag Solutions in Roscoe and loved his work family. Patrick...

Jan 1, 2021

Randall Craig Lawlis, 69, of Roby, entered his eternal home on Saturday, August 28,2021. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, September 2nd, at the First United Methodist Church of Roby. The family will receive friends for a visitation prior to the service beginning at noon.

Craig was born in Rotan, Texas on July...

Dec 25, 2020

Norman Lee Matthies, age 75, of Rotan, loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away on Christmas Day - Friday, December 25, 2020.

Due to COVID restrictions, a private service will be held for immediate family only on Saturday, January 2, 2021.  Services are under the direction of Weathersbee-Ray Funeral Home in Rotan.  A graveside...

Dec 18, 2020

Satishbhai (Sam) Sukhabhai Bhakta left this life on Friday, December 18, 2020 in Lubbock, Texas.  He was born to Revaben and Sukhabhai Bhikhabhai Bhakta on October 15, 1960 in India. He married Jyostanaben on June 1, 1987.  Sam had a master’s degree in Commerce and came to Rotan, Texas in 2008 where he was a business owner of the...

Dec 18, 2020

Henry Williams, age, 76, passed away at his home on Friday, December 18, 2020. A funeral service honoring the life of Henry will be Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at Cornerstone Foursquare Church in Rotan at 2:00 PM followed by burial at Belvieu Cemetery in Rotan. There will be a visitation for the family on Monday, December 21, 2020 from...

Dec 15, 2020

Louie Clint Hayes, born January 27, 1936, on the family farm in Fisher County, Texas, passed away December 15, 2020 at the age of 84. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at 11:00 AM in the Sardis Cemetery.

Louie was the son of Martin Lewis and Beatrice (Reeves) Hayes. He graduated from...

Dec 10, 2020

Bonnie “Gram” Ruth Duke House of Rotan, Texas was united with her Savior on December 10, 2020 with her loved ones by her side at Abilene Hendrick Hospice Care. Her family and friends will gather on December 15th at 2:00 p.m. at the Loraine Cemetery to celebrate her life. Viewing will be from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. in the...

Dec 9, 2020

John Joe Beyer was born December 31, 1934 to Annie Langhammer and Joe Beyer in LaGrange Fayette County, Texas.  He passed away December 9, 2020. Viewing and visitation will be Monday, December 14, 2020 from 9:00 until 10:30 at Weathersbee-Ray Funeral Home, Rotan, Texas with graveside service following at Belvieu Cemetery in Rotan.

John married...

Dec 7, 2020

Genoveva Alaniz was born on January 3, 1949, in Mathis, TX, to Benito Alaniz and Inez Saiz, and she left this life on December 7, 2020. Visitation services will be held on Sunday, December 13, 2020, at Weathersbee-Ray Funeral Home. Graveside services were held on Monday, December 14, 2020, at Belvieu Cemetary in Rotan, TX. Genoveva, also known as “Geneva”...

Dec 5, 2020

Charles Curtis Dodd passed away on Saturday December 5, 2020 at Hendrick Medical Center in Abilene. Graveside service will be held at 10:00 AM in Belvieu Cemetery. Directed by Weathersbee-Ray Funeral Home.

Charles was born on June 9, 1946 in Rotan, Texas to Curtis and Frankie Dodd. He graduated from Hamlin High School in 1964. He joined...

Dec 5, 2020

Susie “Bonnie” Cogburn 66, left this life to join her husband, Saturday, December 5, 2020.  There will be a Rosary and visitation at 6:00 pm on Thursday, December 10, 2020 at the Rotan High School Auditorium. Graveside services will be at 1:00 pm in Belvieu Cemetery in Rotan.

Bonnie was born June 3, 1954 to Henry Sr...

Dec 4, 2020

Rodney Clyde Denton, Sr. was born May 1, 1932, in Rotan, Texas to Sam and Ruth Denton. He passed away on December 4, 2020 in Georgetown, Texas. He was 88 years old.

Rodney graduated from Rotan High School in 1948 and from Texas Tech University in 1953. After college, Rodney enlisted in the Army as a pilot...

Nov 30, 2020

Charlie Kay Lipke of Roby, Texas passed way November 30, 2020 at the age of 84. Charlie was born in Muleshoe, Texas on December 7,1937.

Charlie enjoyed working with people in need. She worked as a private nurse for many years and enjoyed getting to know each of her families she served. In Charlies spare time she...

Nov 29, 2020

Francisca Alvarado, age 70, of Rotan, Texas, passed away Sunday, November 29, 2020.

Services will be held Friday, December 4, 2020 at two o’clock pm at Four Square Church, Officiated by Sammy Turner. Visitations December 3, 2020 from five pm to seven pm. Arrangements are under the direction of Weathersbee Ray Funeral home in Rotan, Texas. Burial...

Nov 27, 2020

Leticia Ramon, age 40, of Rotan, Texas passed away on Friday, November 27, 2020.  Services will be held on Tuesday, December 8, 2020, 1:00 pm at the Weathersbee-Ray Funeral Home.

Leticia was born to Jose Luis Cantue-Ramon and Lucia Chavarria on December 16, 1979.  Leticia loved spending time with family, her kids and friends.  Leticia was a...

Nov 24, 2020

Karen Kay Sharp, 54 of Carlsbad, Texas went to her heavenly home on November 24, 2020, surrounded by her family and friends.

Karen was born on August 24, 1966 in Rotan, Texas to the late J.D. and Jessie Sharp. She grew up in Rotan and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Rotan. She graduated from...

Nov 19, 2020

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Robert E. Hall.   He died on Wednesday, November 19, 2020 at Covenant Hospital in Lubbock, Texas after complications of a severe stroke.  Robert E. was 73 years old.

Robert was a lifelong resident of Jayton, Texas where he owned and operated Robert Hall Chevrolet.   He was a...

Nov 18, 2020

Ben Douglas Oliver of Jayton, Texas passed away on November 18, 2020 at the age of 93 after a long and wonderful life.  Ben was born June 15, 1927 in Belton, Texas to John and Elizabeth Oliver.  Ben grew up on the family farm and went on to attend Texas A&M University.  A member of the greatest generation, Ben...