Betty Jane Forbes

July 19, 1938 — January 29, 2025Betty was born July 19, 1938, in Rotan, Texas and attended Roby High School where she graduated in 1956. She worked briefly at Montgomery Wards in Fort Worth, Texas before dedicating herself to being a mother and homemaker.

Arlene Ringener

November 23, 1936 — January 29, 2025Arlene was the oldest girl in a large family. Born November 23, 1936, in Lamesa, Texas to Joseph Nelson and Clara Lee (Beasley) Merritt. Arlene had one older brother, Joe Davis, and six younger siblings, Marilyn, Jim, Elizabeth, Sandra, Sherry, and Robert.

Archie Glen Dale Overby

October 31, 1948 — January 18, 2024Archie Glen Dale Overby, aged 76, passed away peacefully on January 18th, 2025, at Richardson Methodist Hospital in the Dallas, TX area surrounded by his wife of 53 years and three children.

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.