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.

Dr. Donald Howard Lewis Sr

May 31, 1936 — May 19, 2024Dr. Donald Howard Lewis Sr., affectionately known as Don, departed this world on May 19th, 2024, at the age of 87. Born on May 31st, 1936, in Rotan, Texas, Don was able to rise up from humble beginnings through the power of education.

Patsy Ann “Pat” Allen

July 28, 1939 — November 18, 2024Patsy Ann “Pat” Allen passed away Monday, November 18, 2024. Funeral Service will be 2:00 pm Friday, November 22, 2024 at the Weathersbee-Ray Funeral Home Chapel in Rotan, Texas with burial to follow in Roby Cemetery.

Joyce Bynum

July 14, 1939 — November 9, 2024Joyce Bynum passed away in her home in Rotan on Saturday, November 9, 2024.Graveside service will be 2:00 PM on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 in Mt. Zion Cemetery directed by Weathersbee Ray Funeral Home.

Aurora Fae Price Nowlin

February 21, 1949 — October 29, 2024Aurora (Ragg Mopp) passed on to the Lord at the age of 75 after a blessed and fulfilling life. A friends and family visitation will be at First Baptist Church, Rotan Texas on Saturday, November 2,2024, at 10 AM. Services will follow at 11 AM.

Thank You

In memory of Emma Soliz.As Emma Soliz’s family, we would like to thank everyone who attended her funeral on September 17, 2024.Our family would like to express our gratitude for the incredible support and kindness everyone showed during this difficult time.

Dr. Jerry Allyn Marshall

June 27, 1938 — October 6, 2024Dr. Jerry Allyn Marshall, born June 27, 1938, in Brady, Texas, to Floyd and Beth Marshall, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of service and dedication to his community.

Jerelene Palmer

January 9, 1932 — October 6, 2024Jerelene Palmer, 92, passed away Sunday, October 6, 2024 in Abilene, Texas. Service will be 2:00 pm, Thursday, October 10, 2024 at the First Baptist Church of Roby with burial to follow in the Roby Cemetery.

LaDoska V. Smith

March 21, 1935 — September 30, 2024LaDoska V. Smith, 89 entered her heavenly home on Monday, September 30, 2024 after a short but courageous fight with cancer. A graveside service will be held on Friday, October 4 at 10:00 am with the service at 10:45 at Weathersbee-Ray Funeral Home.

Hiram Lopez

October 12, 1940 — September 10, 2024Hiram Lopez, a cherished father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully in Lubbock, Texas on September 10, 2024, at the age of 83.