All Obituaries

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 beloved community member and a longstanding member of the Jayton Church of Christ.  Robert was passionate about and proud of all of...

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 left school during World War II and enlisted in the Navy serving in the Pacific Theater. After the war, Ben graduated from Texas A&M, receiving a commission in...

Selia (Sally, Chonie) Medrano age 80, peacefully left this earth and made her journey home to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 13, 2020. A graveside service is scheduled for 2:00 PM on Wednesday, November 18th at Belvieu Cemetery in Rotan, Texas. Sally was born to the late Frank and Josephine Medrano from Rotan. Left to treasure her memory is her sister Mary Helen Almanza and husband Robert  of Rotan, numerous nieces and nephews along with their families. In addition to...

Celia Quintanilla Rodriguez passed away November 12, 2020, in Abilene. Visitation will be Monday, November 16th from 10:00 am until 6 pm at Iglesia Bautista Israel, 1660 Roosevelt Street in Abilene. Funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 17, 2020, at the First Baptist Church in Rotan.  Burial will follow in Belvieu Cemetery in Rotan, directed by Weathersbee-Ray Funeral Home.  Born July 14, 1930, Celia was the daughter of the late Carmen (Soliz) and Rafael...

Joyce Marie Van Loon (Lake), age 92, peacefully left this earth and made her journey home to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 10th, 2020. A funeral service is scheduled for 1:00 PM on Monday, November 16th at the Rotan Church of Christ. A burial will follow at Belvieu Cemetery in Rotan.   Marie was born to the late John Bennett (J.B.) and Willie Lake in Fisher County, Texas, on November 19th, 1927. Marie accepted Christ as her Savior at an early age and joined the Rotan...

Shirley Joan (Bickerstaff) Melton was born November 28, 1934 to Clifton and Eda Bickerstaff in Rotan, Texas.  She married Jimmy Neeves Melton of Roby, Texas on August 16, 1953.  As a mother to four children, Shirley, James, Wayne and Dorsey she was a creator of joy, magic and mischief.  As a Grandmother, and Great Grandmother she continued her magic ways by creating adventures, telling stories, and making the best biscuits, but most of all, teaching...

Jose Luis Carrillo, known to us as Daddy, Papa, Grandpa and known to many as Uncle Lou, passed away peacefully at home with his loving family by his side on Saturday, October 31, 2020.  Luis was born on August 19th, 1941 in Rotan, Texas to Edward and Andrea (Rincones) Carrillo.  He is preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and their wives Evaristo (Erlinda) Carrillo, Paul (Benita) Carrillo, and two sister Hortencia Yanez and Lupe Wilkerson. He is survived by his wife...

Mattie Eloise (McKeehan) Hilton passed away October 31, 2020, in Lubbock. The family will have a visitation on Monday, November 2, 2020 at the Weathersbee-Ray Funeral Home in Rotan, Texas. Graveside services will be at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 4, 2020, in Jayton Cemetery in Jayton, Texas, directed by Weathersbee-Ray Funeral Home.   Born November 17, 1944 in Jayton, Texas, Mattie was the daughter of the late Omah and Arsina (Rackley) McKeehan.  She attended school in Jayton...

Maxwell Ray Martin “Bird” passed away October 30, 2020 at his home in Rotan.  A visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at the Weathersbee-Ray Funeral Home. Services will be on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at 10:00 am the First Baptist Church of Rotan. Burial will follow in Belvieu Cemetery. Born July 6, 1956 in Wichita Falls, Texas, Ray was the son of Max and Betty Martin. He grew up in Abernathy where he was known for basketball skills. In 1988 he moved to...

Lillian (Loflon) Woods passed away October 29, 2020, in Jayton. Graveside services will be at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, November 1, 2020, in McCaulley Cemetery in McCaulley, Texas, directed by Weathersbee-Ray Funeral Home. Born September 27, 1916, in Sylvester, Texas, Lillian was the daughter of the late John and Dona (Wells) Loflon. She attended school in Sylvester. Lillian married the love of her life, James William Woods. She was an incredibly talented seamstress for many years. She also worked...