Obituaries

Sep 2, 2020

Jesucita (Susie) Medrano Barrera, 90, passed away peacefully in Rotan on Wednesday, September 2, 2020. She was born in Hobbs, TX to parents, Alfredo and Carlota Mijares Medrano. Susie married the love of her life Ismael Barrera on January 6, 1951 in Rotan where they made their home and raised their family.

Susie was a hard worker...

Aug 30, 2020

Longtime former resident of Roby, Ellen Deaton, 90, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her family on Sunday, August 30, 2020 in her home in Burkburnett, Texas. Services will be held on September 4, 2020 with viewing prior to the service at Weathersbee Ray Funeral Home of Rotan from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. and graveside service at 11:00 a.m....

Aug 23, 2020

John David Foreman, 82, went home to be with his Lord and Savior August 23, 2020. He was born September 20, 1937, in Roby, TX to Julia Inez Yates Foreman and Paul Foreman. He attended Roby school, grades one through twelve, graduating in 1956 and went on to attend San Angelo State College. He had a long career in...

Aug 12, 2020

Rotan- Wanda Jean (Simmons) Acker, 85, passed away August 12, 2020, in Robert Lee.  Graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, August 14, 2020, in Sardis Cemetery, directed by Weathersbee-Ray Funeral Home.

Born November 20, 1934, in Aspermont.  Wanda was the daughter of the late Charles William and Ora Lee (Loggins) Simmons.  She married Allin (Shorty)...

Aug 8, 2020

Douglas “Mark” Fincher passed away at 62 on August 8th in the comfort of his own home in Jayton, Texas. He was receiving hospice care after having many complications following a heart surgery.

Mark was born on February 12, 1958 in Odessa, Texas to Nina and Gus Fincher. Shortly after they relocated to Jayton, Texas where he...

Aug 6, 2020

Troy Bruce Randolph passed from this life August 6, 2020 at the age of 78. He was born in Snyder, Texas on March 14, 1942. He and his family lived in the Polar Community for many years. Troy, known as Bruce while growing up, graduated from Rotan High School in 1960.He joined the U.S. Army where he was a...

Aug 5, 2020

Steven Murray Wright, 51 passed away at home with his family on August 5, 2020 in Abilene.  Graveside service will be Saturday August 8 at Hobbs Cemetery, 368 Rd FM 611 Hobbs, Tx 79546.  Visitation will be Saturday August 8, 9:00AM at Weathersbee-Ray Funeral Home Chapel in Rotan Tx.

Murray was born March 1, 1969 in Heidelberg,...

Jul 26, 2020

Billie Joe McCombs joined the love of his life, Vera Ellen Gruben McCombs, in heaven on Sunday at the age of 89.  He was born on October 12, 1930 to Bertha Andress McCombs and Ollie McCombs.  He was the baby brother to two older sisters.  As a kid, he loved to ride with his Dad hauling cattle to the Stockyards...

Jun 5, 2020

Evert “Lee” Emery, 88, passed away Friday, June 5, 2020 at his home.  Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 12, 2020, in Roby Cemetery, directed by Weathersbee-Ray Funeral Home. Visitation will be at the Weathersbee-Ray Funeral Home from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 11, 2020.

Born February 12, 1932, in Tahoka, Texas, Lee...

May 24, 2020

Mary Lynn Harrison Johnson, a sweet and Godly woman, loved by many, passed away May 24th, 2020 from natural causes.  She was 92 years old.  She was the daughter of George and Virginia Harrison, born in Fort Worth, Texas on April 3rd, 1928.   She married John Martin Johnson August 11, 1945.  They were married almost 25 years before his...

May 18, 2020

Alfred E. Morris passed away Monday May 18, 2020 in Rotan. A graveside service will be held Friday, May 22, 2020 at 10 am at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Abilene. Visitation will be held 5-6 pm Thursday May 21, 2020 at Weathersbee-Ray Funeral Home Chapel in Rotan. Full Military Honors will be held in Abilene at a later date,...

May 17, 2020

Rotan-Ila Laughlin, 82, passed away May 17, 2020.  Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, May 21, 2020, in Belvieu Cemetery, directed by Weathersbee-Ray Funeral Home.

Born January 13, 1938, in Pep, NM, Ila was the daughter of the late James and Mamie (Beaman) Halford.  She married the love of her life Clarence Allen Laughlin on October...

May 7, 2020

Daniel Earl Waddell passed away Thursday, May 7, 2020 at his home in Marble Falls, Texas.

Daniel was born in Fullerton, California on March 16, 1953. He was born to Freddy J. Waddell and Mary Lu (Romine) Waddell, the second of three brothers. He was preceded in death by his father, Freddy Jack. He is survived by...

May 4, 2020

Joe Allen Hardin, Jr., 65, beloved Husband, Papa, and Bubba, went home with Jesus on May 4, 2020. He entered this world on May 19, 1954 in Rotan, Texas, born to Joe Allen Hardin, Sr. and Bobbye Jo Hardin.

He attended schools in the Rotan, Abilene, and Clute areas. On June 14, 1980, he married the love...

May 3, 2020

Rotan- Reynaldo Y. Flores, 66, passed away May 3, 2020. A celebration of life was held Wednesday, May 6, 2020 in El Ranchito Cemetery, directed by Weathersbee-Ray Funeral Home.

Born November 25, 1953, in Hamlin, Reynaldo was the son of Simon and Ernestina (Castaneda) Flores.  He graduated from Rotan High School and was a lifelong farmer.  He...

Apr 3, 2020

Michael David Dennis, Sr. (Brother Mike), 79, left this life and entered eternal life with his Lord and Savior on April 3, 2020 after a series of illnesses.

Mike was born on October 14, 1940, in McAllen, TX to Harold Ivan and Lera Elizabeth (Faught) Dennis.  He attended schools in San Benito, Alice, TX and Peacock Military...

Mar 21, 2020

Archie Dale Holman, Jr., 60, passed away Saturday, March 21, 2020, in Roby, Texas. Private graveside services will be held at Andrews North Cemetery under the direction of Weathersbee-Ray Funeral Home.

Archie was born April 4, 1959, to Archie Dale Holman, Sr. and Rhea Sue McCown Holman in Andrews, Texas. He attended school in Tucson, Arizona before...

Mar 21, 2020

A Celebration of Life is tentatively planned for her on Rhonda's birthday, July 23, 2020.

Mar 17, 2020

Rev. Billy D. Simmons graduated to Heaven to be with his Savior on March 17th, 2020 while surrounded by his family in his home near Nicholasville, Ky.  Billy was born on a hot June day in 1942 in Roby, Texas to Bill and W. Margaret Simmons.  He married his high school sweetheart, Karyl Ammons, in 1962 and they raised...

Mar 11, 2020

Rotan- Garvis N. Hinson, 87, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2020.  Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 13, 2020, at Rotan First Baptist Church.  Burial will follow in Belvieu Cemetery, directed by Weathersbee-Ray Funeral Home. Visitation will be at the Weathersbee-Ray Funeral Home from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

Born October...