Mary “Chavela” Elizabeth (Ramirez) Lujan

IN LOVING MEMORYMary “Chavela” Elizabeth (Ramirez) Lujan a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and cherished friend passed away January 5th, 2025, at the age of 71 after her battle with breast cancer.

Joyce Ellen Smith

IN LOVING MEMORYDecember 2, 1933 — January 13, 2024Joyce Ellen Smith, born December 2, 1933, in Rotan, TX, to Will and Myrtle Lee Hargrove, passed away peacefully at the age of 91.She was the middle child of five siblings and grew up surrounded by family and faith.

Melba “Penny” Kiser

June 9, 1939 — December 16, 2024Melba “Penny” Kiser passed away Monday, December 16, 2024 in Abilene. A celebration of life will be held at 10:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Roby on January 4, 2025. Directed by Weathersbee-Ray Funeral Home.

Robert Almanza Sr.

Robert Almanza Sr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2024, in Rotan, Texas, at the age of 76.

Herbert Jay Moore

October 29, 1933 — December 8, 2024Herbert Jay Moore, 91, of Rotan passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2024. Graveside services will be 1:00 PM Tuesday, December 10 at the Riverdale Cemetery directed by Weathersbee-Ray Funeral Home of Rotan.

Jerry Buck Etheredge

April 29, 1942 — December 9, 2024Jerry Buck Etheredge, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully in his home on December 9, 2024, at the age of 82. Born on April 29, 1942, Jerry lived a life marked by hard work, kindness, and an unwavering love for his family.

John Derrell Barker

December 8, 1929 — November 27, 2024John “Johnny” Derrell Barker was born on December 8,1929 in Rotan, Texas to Fisher County Commissioner William Loyd (WL) Barker and Vera Hodo Barker. He graduated from Rotan High School in 1948, where he met the love of his life, Betty Joyce Hammitt.

John Ross Hale Jr.

August 18, 1962 — November 24, 2024John Ross Hale Jr., 72, passed away peacefully from this life on Sunday, November 24, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 18, 1952, in Brady, Texas, to John Ross Hale Sr. and Margie Bigham Hale.

William Lowell Rash

April 2, 1940 — December 2, 2024William Lowell Rash was born on April 2, 1940.He peacefully passed from this life on December 2, in Aspermont. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2 P.M., Friday, December 6, at the Double Mountain Cemetery in Peacock, Texas.

John “Johnny” Derrell Barker

December 8, 1962 — November 27, 2024John “Johnny” Derrell Barker was born on December 8,1929 in Rotan, Texas to Fisher County Commissioner William Loyd (WL) Barker and Vera Hodo Barker. He graduated from Rotan High School in 1948, where he met the love of his life, Betty Joyce Hammitt.