Obituaries

Mar 21, 2020

Delaine ‘Del’ Hans Hansen, 66, of McCaulley went to be home with the Lord March 21, 2020. He was born in Onawa, Iowa. Del served his country with honors in the Air Force as a tech sergeant for over 20 years. He was in active service during Desert Shield, stationed in Turkey. After retiring from the Air Force, he...

Feb 27, 2020

Lyndia Ford McNutt, 79, passed away February 27, 2020, in Hamlin after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. A graveside service will be held in Aspermont Cemetery, Sunday, March 1, at 2:30 pm led by her son in law, Gary Lain. Born July 9, 1940, in Hall County, Lyndia was the daughter of the late Luther Armel Ford, and...

Jan 22, 2020

Jessie Lee Ledesma Jr, 72, passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2020. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 24, 2020, at the Hamlin Church of the Nazarene. Burial will be in Hamlin Memorial Cemetery, directed by Adams-Foster-Ray Funeral Home.

Born March 8, 1947 in Aspermont, Jessie was the son of Jessie Lee and Seferina (Pena) Ledesma. ...

Jan 12, 2020

Hamlin-Patsy Fletcher Newland, 89, passed away January 12, 2020, in Marble Falls.  A celebration of life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 18, 2020, at the First Baptist Church. There will be a visitation before the service beginning at 10:00 a.m. at the church.

Born June 29, 1930, in Jones County, Pat was the daughter...

Jan 1, 2020

Francisco Villanueva, 65, beloved Father, Brother, Grandfather, and Great-grandfather, was called to his eternal resting place on November 2, 2020. He entered this world on July 4, 1955 in Robstown, TX, born to Refugio and Tomasa Villanueva. A private funeral mas will be held on Thursday at the Holt Trinity Catholic Church.  Rosary will be 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, at...

Dec 31, 2019

Lesta Lynn Slack Garner received her heavenly reward on December 31st due to complications of recent illness. Although Lesta had beaten Cancer her body had become tired and wasn’t able to fight through this last hospital stay. We are grateful for the Lords mercy in seeing Lesta home when her burden had become more than she could bear.

Dec 5, 2019

Jose Mario Franco, 76, passed from this life peacefully at his home on December 5, 2019. A rosary will be held at 6:00 pm on Sunday, December 8, 2019 at the Adams-Foster-Ray Funeral Home Chapel in Hamlin. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 noon on Monday, December 9, 2019, at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church.  Burial will be...

Dec 1, 2019

Hamlin- Frances Kathleen Leonard, 54, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2019. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 3, 2019, at the First United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Hamlin Memorial Cemetery, directed by Adams-Foster-Ray Funeral Home. Visitation will be 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Monday at Adams-Foster-Ray Funeral Home Chapel. Born January 17, 1965, in Abilene, Frances was...

Nov 28, 2019

Archie Thomas Carson, Jr., age 95, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2019, in Hamlin, Texas. He was born May 14, 1924 in McCaulley, Texas, to Archie Thomas Carson Sr. and Revennia Victoria Brown Carson. He attended school in Water Valley and Hamlin, graduating from Hamlin High School in 1943. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy July 26, 1943,...

Nov 24, 2019

Abilene-Beulah (Rose) Watson, 95, passed away November 24, 2019.  Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 27, 2019, at Adams-Foster-Ray Funeral Home Chapel in Hamlin.  Burial will be in Hamlin Memorial Cemetery.

Born January 13, 1924, Beulah was the daughter of the late James and Icy Lenona (Brankum) Rose.  She graduated from Hamlin High School and...

Oct 24, 2019

Marjorie Estelle Riddle Fowler, 97, celebrated her final homecoming on Thursday, October 24, 2019 in Dallas, Texas. Services for Marge will be held on Sunday, October 27, 2019 at First Baptist Church, Hamlin, Texas, with Rev. Kenny Rawls officiating. A visitation will be held Saturday, October 26, from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. at Adams-Foster Ray Funeral Home in Hamlin,...

Oct 9, 2019

Hamlin-Tommy J. Brown, 74, passed away October 9, 2019, in Abilene. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, October 12, 2019, at the Hamlin Church of Christ. Burial will be in Neinda Cemetery, directed by Adams-Foster-Ray Funeral Home. Visitation will be 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. Friday, October 11, 2019, at Adams-Foster-Ray Funeral Home Chapel. Born November 11, 1944, Tommy was...

Oct 2, 2019

Sylvester-Kerry L. Gardner, 55, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2019, in Lubbock.  Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, October 5, 2019, at the Sylvester Baptist Church. Burial will be in Newman Cemetery, directed by Adams-Foster-Ray Funeral Home. Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, October 4, 2019 at Adams-Foster-Ray Funeral Home Chapel.

Born November...

Aug 5, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Carol (Castle) Gossett. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jul 3, 2019

Rosie Lee Johnson

Rosie Lee Johnson, 90, died Wednesday, July 3, 2019 in Abilene, Texas. Services will be at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at the Oak Grove Baptist Church in Hamlin, Texas. Burial will be in Hamlin Memorial Cemetery, directed by Adams-Foster-Ray funeral Home.

Born August 6, 1928 in Carthage, Texas....

Jun 22, 2019

Hamlin-Elaine Jones Lewis, 89, passed sweetly and safely into the arms of her Savior in the morning hours of June 22nd. Elaine was born in Tokio, Texas (Terry County) on July 16, 1929 into the home of Charley and Willie Watters Jones. Her mother passed away in 1935, and she then moved in with her paternal grandparents, J.T. and...

Jun 22, 2019

Sweetwater-Altha (Putnam) Adams, 87, passed away June 22, 2019, in Sweetwater.  Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. June 27, 2019, at Adams-Foster-Ray Funeral Home Chapel.  Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. before services.  Burial will be in Neinda Cemetery, directed by Adams-Foster-Ray Funeral Home.

Born December 12, 1931, in Fisher County, Altha was the daughter of...

Jun 8, 2019

Billy Gail (B.G.) Jones was called home to his heavenly Father on June 8, 2019, after a brief illness. He was born to Richard Melvin Jones and Hettie Carter Jones on July 10, 1927, in Sagerton, Jones County, Texas. He was in the Navy during World War II, and after coming home from the war, he married Doris Alene...

Jun 2, 2019

Hartines Elaine Donham Lakey was born January 11, 1920 in Eastland, Texas. Her parents were William David (Dave) Donham and Pauline Warren Donham. They moved extensively finding farm work from Weatherford to Fisher County. She called Royston in Fisher County her home whenever she talked about home. Her mother was often sick, but her dad was a hard worker....

May 13, 2019

Hamlin- Regina Beth Flores, 42, passed away Monday, May 13, 2019, in Abilene. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Thursday, May 16, 2019, at Adams-Foster-Ray Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in El Ranchito Cemetery, under the direction of Adams-Foster-Ray Funeral Home. Born March 1, 1977, in Hamlin, Regina was the daughter of the late Guadalupe and Yolanda (Solis)...