Obituaries

Dr. Donald Howard Lewis

Dr. Donald Howard Lewis

Dr. Donald Howard Lewis

Dr. 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. Don was married to Carolyn Kay Conoley Lewis for 62 years.
Johnny Wayne Farrar

Johnny Wayne Farrar

Johnny Wayne Farrar

August 8, 1937 - May 24, 2024 Johnny Wayne Farrar, age 86, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on May 24th.Johnny was born August 8, 1937, in Roby, Texas, to Clyde Farrar and Gladys Hull Farrar. He graduated from Roby High School and West Texas State College with a Bachelor of Science.
Lydia Yanez

Lydia Yanez

Lydia Yanez

June 22, 1929 - May 2, 2024Lydia Yanez, 94, passed away on May 2, 2024, at her home in Rotan, Texas with her loving children surrounding her. Visitation will be held for family and friends on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, from 6:00 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. at the Weathersbee-Ray Funeral Home Chapel, 111 N.
Karyl Rister

Karyl Rister

Karyl Rister

June 29, 1929 - May 1, 2024Born in Crossville, Alabama to Michael and Artie Black Hinkle on June 29, 1929. Karyl passed from this life on May 1, 2024.Karyl moved to Texas in 1944. She attended Edgewood High School and Fox High. She went to work with SW Bell and retired in 1983.
In Loving Memory Sue Herrer Medrano

In Loving Memory Sue Herrer Medrano

In Loving Memory Sue Herrer Medrano

Dec. 31, 1927 - Nov. 20, 1089Our Mother was our greatest teacher of kindness, compassion, love, and fearlessness. Happy Mother's Day!Esther Sue Lopez (deceased) Virginia Couch, Marie Diamond, Theresa Dickman & Ronalo Marcos Medrano
Bobby Fred Thompson

Bobby Fred Thompson

Bobby Fred Thompson

FRIDAY - MAY 3, 2024Bobby Fred Thompson, 89, of Busby- Longworth area Texas, passed away Saturday, April 20, 2024 at Sterling Hills Healthcare in Sweetwater. His wishes were to be cremated. A memorial service will be held at Roby Cemetery on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 10:00 am.
Barbara Kay Gruben

Barbara Kay Gruben

Barbara Kay Gruben

November 1, 1947 - April 17, 2024Barbara Kay Gruben, 76, of Rotan passed away on Wednesday, April 17 at her home. A visitation and funeral service are scheduled for Monday, April 22 at the First Baptist Church of Rotan. The family will received friends at 10:00 a.m.
Teddy Gene Kral

Teddy Gene Kral

Teddy Gene Kral

October 25, 1948 - April 9, 2024Teddy Gene Kral, age 75, of Roby, Texas, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. Graveside services were held 3:00 P.M., Friday, April 12, 2024 at Longworth Cemetery with Carter Edmondson officiating. Burial followed.
Michael Lee Lanning

Michael Lee Lanning

Michael Lee Lanning

September 18, 1946 - April 2, 2024Michael Lee Lanning, 77, was born in Sweetwater, Texas, on September 18, 1946, and died at his home in Lampasas, Texas, on April 2, 2024. He was the son of James Maurice Lanning and Alice Pauline Coskey of Sylvester, Texas.
Josie Solis Fillingim

Josie Solis Fillingim

Josie Solis Fillingim

November 26, 1965 - March 25, 2024Josie Solis Fillingim left her earthly home on Monday, March 25, 2024. A Celebration of Life for Josie will be held at the First Baptist Church, Rotan, Texas on Friday, March 29, 2024 at 11 A.M. A visitation time will precede the service at 10 A.M.