Obituaries

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...

Nov 21, 2023

Oct 24, 2023

 

Dolores Ramirez ,88, of Rotan, Texas passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. Graveside services will be at 1:00 pm on Thursday, October 26, 2023 in Belvieu Cemetery, directed by Weathersbee-Ray Funeral Home.

Dolores was born September 4, 1935 in Rotan to the late Calistro and Georgia Lopez.

 

Dolores filled her life with work....

Oct 4, 2023

 



David Rodriguez passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, in Rotan, Texas. Funeral services will be 2:00 pm on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at the First Baptist Church of Rotan with Burial to follow in Belvieu Cemetery. There will be a visitation on Monday, October 9, 2023 at the Weathersbee-Ray Funeral Home from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

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Oct 1, 2023

 

Linda Beth (Daniel) Simmons died October 1, 2023 at Sweetwater Healthcare. There will be a graveside service on Tuesday at 1:00 PM in Roby Cemetery. Service directed by Weathersbee-Ray Funeral Home. Linda was born on November 10, 1948 in Roby, Texas to Hubert Preston and Elsie Ardenia (Long) Daniel. She was the tenth of thirteen children born to Hubert...

Sep 25, 2023

 

In the warm embrace of his loving family, Robert peacefully passed on to heaven Monday evening, September 25, 2023. 

 

Memorial services will be conducted Saturday, October 14 at 1:00 p.m. at the Rotan Methodist Church with Jeff Sedberry officiating. Burial will be at Belvieu Cemetery. The family will visit with friends at the Rotan Community Center after the...

Sep 20, 2023

 

Alta B. Hinson, 89, of Rotan passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2023. Funeral services will be at 2:00 pm on Tuesday September 26, 2023 at the First Baptist Church of Rotan with burial to follow in Belvieu Cemetery. There will be a time of visitation prior to the service at the church starting at 1:00 pm. Services are under...