Obituaries

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...

Apr 18, 2024

Steve Mize, 76, formally of Hermleigh, Texas, beloved Great-Grandfather, Grandfather, Father, Husband, and Son, was reunited with his loving bride on April 18, 2024, after a long battle with Alzheimer's. He entered this world on June 8, 1947, in Rotan, TX, the 6th child born to Clarence and Jessie (Brannon) Mize.

 

Steve joined the Navy in 1964 and served until 1966....

Apr 17, 2024

Barbara Kay Gruben, 76, of Rotan passed away on Wednesday, April 17 at her home. A visitation and funeral service are scheduled for Monday, April 22 at the First Baptist Church of Rotan. The family will receive friends at 10:00 a.m., followed by a funeral service at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow in Belvieu Cemetery in Rotan under the care...

Apr 5, 2024

Rita Cheryl (Stanaland) Holder, age 73, of Andrews, Texas, died peacefully at University Medical Center in Lubbock, Texas, on April 5, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

Rita was born on November 18, 1950 to Wayne and Grace Stanaland.  The middle child of five, she grew up in Jayton, Texas. She often talked about her favorite memories from childhood, which always...

Mar 28, 2024

Linda Horne High, passed away suddenly on March 28, 2024 in Woodbridge, VA.  Graveside service will held at 10:30 a.m. April 20th at Cottonwood Flat Cemetery, Rotan, Texas, and will be officiated by nephew Brian Blacklock, under the direction of Weathersbee-Ray Funeral Home.  

Born March 14, 1956, in Corpus Christi, TX, Linda was the daughter of the late Bill and...

Mar 25, 2024

Josie Solis Fillingim left her earthly home on Monday, March 25, 2024.   She was born in Breckenridge, Texas on November 26,1965 to Bartolo Cabellero and Evangelina (Solis) Diaz.  Josie married H.T. Fillingim III in Ruidoso, New Mexico on March 6, 1998.  Josie worked for the Fisher County Hospital for eighteen years before retiring in 2022.  Their family was blessed...

Mar 22, 2024

Donna Soliz Gaspar, beloved grandmother, passed away March 22, 2024 at the age of 67. Donna was born on November 16, 1956 in Crosbyton, Texas. Later, she would meet and marry her husband of 47 years, Jose Francisco Gaspar. Together they made their home in Rotan and had two children, Christopher and Monica. While raising her family, she worked many...

Mar 10, 2024

In the rugged beauty of Rough Creek, nestled in northwest rural Fisher County, Annie Marie Rivers entered the world on January 25, 1923. A cherished daughter of James Patton Rivers and Nancy Anne Hammock, known fondly as J.P. and Annie, she was the beacon of light amidst her nine older brothers, a precious gem in the embrace of her family's...

Mar 10, 2024

Eduardo Marquez Flores was born on September 20, 1954, in Tlacuitapa, Mexico to Jesus Marquez Ramirez and Ma. Concepcion Flores DeMarquez.    He passed from this earth on March 10, 2024, in Fort Worth, Texas. He married Juanita Maquez on October 2, 1976, in Sweetwater, Texas.  Eduardo found joy in farming, gardening, and fishing.  His grandchildren were the apple of...

Feb 18, 2024

Luther (Luke) Summers passed away on February 18, 2024 at the age of 93 in San Angelo, Texas. Funeral Services will be 2:00 pm on Thursday February 22, 2024 at the First Baptist Church of Rotan with burial to follow in Belvieu Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at Weathersbee-Ray Funeral Home.

Luke...

Jan 27, 2024

Evelyn Jeanell Arnold, 94, of Jayton passed away on January 27, 2024. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, January 31, 2024 with burial to follow in Spur Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at the Weathersbee-Ray Funeral Home in Rotan.

Evelyn Jeanell Arnold was born March 27, 1929 in Post, Texas...

Jan 12, 2024

 

Kathryn Denise Callan was born August 6, 1957, to Royce Cleveland Wetherbee and Buelah Rexine (Holderby) Wetherbee at Good Samaritan Hospital in Phoenix, AZ and passed away at her home in Clinton, OK on January 12, 2024.

Kathryn spent her first 13 years in Avondale, AZ and then the family moved to Tucson, AZ where she attended Amphitheater High...

Nov 26, 2023

Ruth Mildred Davis, the Sweetheart of Roby and a beloved member of the community, passed away peacefully in her home on November 26, 2023, at the age of 100. She leaves behind a legacy of love, dedication, and unwavering support for her family, friends, and students.Ruth was born on May 11, 1923, in Houston Texas. However, she considered herself a...