Obituaries
Eddie Jean Banks
Feb 22, 2026
Eddie Jean Banks, age 71, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2026. She was born on November 4, 1954, in Odessa, Texas.
Eddie previously resided at the Abilene State Supported Living Center until 1992, when she moved to Angel Care in Rotan, Texas, where she continued to be surrounded by people who loved and cared for her. Eddie’s life was characterized...
Lee Ann Riggs
Feb 21, 2026
Lee Ann was born on February 11, 1981, to Billie Smith and David Riggs. She was a beautiful firecracker of a soul and a down-home country girl through and through. She loved deeply and gave with her whole heart, finding beauty in the world around her and sharing it with others.
Whether she was painting or carefully decorating her home, her...
Billie Etheredge
Feb 21, 2026
Billie Frances Barrett Etheredge, beloved mother, Grammy, sister, and friend, passed to her heavenly dwelling on February 21, 2026, at her home in Rotan, Texas, at the age of 89. Born on March 14, 1936, in Graham, Texas, Billie had a gentle but strong spirit and cared deeply about the people around her.
The oldest of six children, she grew up...
Janice Sue Harrison
Feb 18, 2026
Janice Sue (Long) Harrison passed away peacefully on February 18, 2026. Jan was born November 7, 1939 in Girard, Texas to Clifford and Golden Long.
Jan spent her childhood in Girard and graduated from Girard High School in 1958.
She married William (Billy) John Harrison on September 20, 1958 in Spur, Texas. They resided in Jayton, Texas for the remainder of their...
Brant Adrian Baugh
Feb 15, 2026
Brant Adrian Baugh, born on November 30, 1964, in Lubbock, Texas, passed away on February 15, 2026. He was a dedicated professional whose career spanned over 30 years. Most notably, he served as an integrated pest management agent with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension in Lubbock, Parmer, and Bailey counties. In addition, he worked with various private companies as an agronomist,...
Dixie Nell (Mize) Jones
Jan 30, 2026
Dixie Nell (Mize) Jones, a beloved figure in her community, passed away on January 30, 2026, at the age of 80. Born on August 8, 1945, in Rotan, Texas, Dixie dedicated her life to her family and her career, working in many facets at helping others to include the Rotan Independent School District and West Texas Centers.
Dixie was known for...
Lynn Foreman
Jan 21, 2026
Lynn Foreman, 83, of Tyler, Texas went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 21, 2026.
She was born La Rosa Lynn Jones, July 12, 1942 in McCamey, Texas, to Margaret Ella Hill and T. J. Jones. She was raised in love by her maternal grandparents Gussie Delavan Chastain and Benjamin Doroseo Hill.
Lynn enjoyed swimming during...
Ava Watson
Jan 19, 2026
Ava Sloan Watson, beloved daughter and sister, was born on September 23, 2014, in Sweetwater, Texas. She left us too soon on January 19, 2026, at the tender age of eleven. Ava was a vibrant 5th-grade student at Rotan who dreamed of becoming a veterinarian one day. Her passion for animals was matched only by her love for family and...
Judye Mauldin
Jan 2, 2026
Judye Mauldin, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away on January 2, 2026, in Abilene, Texas, at the age of 84. Born on October 14, 1941, in Rotan, Texas, Judye touched the lives of many with her loving and compassionate spirit.
She dedicated her life to her family as a devoted homemaker, finding joy in the simple pleasures of...
Salvador Hernandez
Dec 27, 2025
Salvador “Sal” Hernandez, age 81, joined the love of his life on December 27th, 2025, when he passed away at his home in Lubbock, Texas. He was surrounded by lots of love from his great-grandchildren, his granddaughter, daughter and son inlaw. Sunlight was shining on his face as he left this earth.
Sal is survived by his daughter Cecilia Hernandez Yanez;...
Gregoria Gonzalez
Dec 17, 2025
Gregoria Gonzalez, a devoted seamstress and loving matriarch, was born on May 9, 1928, in Sweetwater, Texas. She passed away on December 17, 2025, in Frisco, Texas, at the age of 97.
Throughout her life, Gregoria dedicated herself to her craft, creating beautiful patchwork quilts that embodied her creativity and warmth. Her talent as a seamstress was matched only by her...
Dorothy (Dot) Lee Harper
Dec 4, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dorothy (Dot) Lee Harper, who departed this life on December 4, 2025, at the age of 77. Born on April 1, 1948, in Jayton, Texas, Dorothy lived a life full of love and devotion to her family, which she cherished above all else. A loving homemaker, she dedicated herself...
Helen Conner
Nov 19, 2025
Helen Ruth Conner, born April 16,1931, in Waco, Texas, to Willie D Irvin and Elma Burse, passes away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones. After graduating high school, Helen followed her grandmother to Rotan, Texas, in 1952. It was there she met and later married the love of her life, Clarence Conner Jr., in 1954. They hared many years together until...
Wilda (Sue) Branch
Nov 11, 2025
Wilda “Sue” Edington Branch, 78, of Rotan, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. She spent her life doing three things with her whole heart: loving her family, teaching children and working on the ranch she loved. She spoke plainly, worked hard, loved deeply, and expected the same kind of honesty and effort from the people around her.
Sue was born...
Jimmy Bynum
Nov 3, 2025
Jimmy Bynum was born on February 15, 1940, in Plainview, Texas. He spent his vibrant life pursuing what made him happy and sharing his joyous spirit with those fortunate enough to know him. On November 3, 2025, Jimmy passed away peacefully in Rotan, Texas, leaving behind a legacy filled with laughter and love.
Jimmy was known for his funny personality that...
Aida Medrano
Oct 30, 2025
Aida Medrano of Rotan, a beloved member of her community, passed away peacefully at her home on October 30, 2025, at the age of 97. Born on June 5, 1928, in Rio Grande City, Texas, Aida lived a life filled with love, service, and joy.
For sixteen years, Aida dedicated her time and energy to the cafeteria at Rotan Independent School...
Charles Stephen Arnold
Oct 21, 2025
Charles Stephen Arnold, 73, of Lubbock, Texas, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2025. He was born on March 5, 1952, in Spur, Texas, to the late Charles Floyd Arnold and Evelyn Jeanell Arnold.
Charlie proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1969 to 1972, achieving the rank of Sergeant. Following his service, he worked with Brown &...
Severita Ramon
Oct 18, 2025
Severita Ramon, born on November 22, 1939, peacefully passed away on October 18, 2025. She will be remembered for her love for her family and the joy she found in spending time with them. Severita exemplified warmth and kindness, traits that were reflected in everything she did.
Throughout her life, Severita cultivated various hobbies that brought her happiness. She enjoyed knitting...
Michael Hull
Oct 6, 2025
Michael Lynn Hull, a cherished member of the Rotan community, passed away on October 6, 2025, at the age of 71. Born on December 12, 1953, in Rotan, Texas, to John L. and Eula Mae (Reep) Hull, Mike lived a life marked by dedication, warmth, and community service.
Mike had a long-standing career with the John Deere House in Rotan, where...
Joyce Vaughan
Oct 4, 2025
Joyce May (Shipp) Vaughan, a dedicated aerospace professional and cherished member of her community, passed away on October 4, 2025, at the age of 84. Born on February 23, 1941, in Porterville, California, Joyce graduated from Rotan High School in 1959, stepping into a world that she would soon influence significantly.
Joyce Vaughan’s legacy is one marked by dedication to excellence,...
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