Obituaries

Feb 26, 2021

George Cooper, 69, passed away Friday, February 26, 2021 at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. A celebration of life will be Saturday, March 6, 2021 at Holy Temple Church of God in Christ Hamlin, Texas with Pastor Weldon Burchett officiating. Interment at Hamlin Cemetery under the direction of Foster-Adams-Ray Funeral Home.

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Feb 23, 2021

On Tuesday, February 23, 2021, Coye Pritchard, loving husband and devoted father to five children, passed away at the age of 83.

Coye married the love of his life, Glenda Pritchard, on September 29, 1957. They spent 63 years together making a beautiful family with so many unforgettable memories.

Coye owned Pritchard Trucking and shared...

Feb 14, 2021

Earnest Jefferson (Jeff) Scott, 67, of Arlington, and formerly of Levelland, Texas passed away Sunday, February 14th, 2021, at Harris Methodist Hospital in Fort Worth.

Jeff was born September 6, 1953 in Lubbock, Texas to Bill and Essie (Jarrett) Scott.  He spent his early life in Lubbock and graduated from Monterey High School in 1972.  Jeff met...

Feb 6, 2021

Shelton Marshall, beloved husband and father passed away peacefully surrounded by the ones he laughed with, lived for, and loved on Saturday, February 6, 2021. A celebration of life will be Saturday, February 13, 2021 at First Baptist Church Hamlin, Texas with Rev. Danny Edmond. Interment at Hamlin Cemetery under the direction of Adams-Foster-Ray Funeral Home. Family will receive...

Jan 26, 2021

Roberto G Villanueva was born to Refugio and Tomasa Villanueva on October 3, 1945 in Beeville,TX. At the age of 16 moved with his family to Neinda, TX, soon after Hamlin, TX.

Prior to meeting his wife and beginning his family, Roberto was a decorated infantry specialist. Following his service in the Vietnam War, he was honored...

Jan 18, 2021

On January 18, 2021, Jesydean Tabb, age 85, passed from this earth.  She was born on August 18, 1935 to Flora and James Peyton Bowman.  A celebration of her life will be on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at the McCaulley Methodist Church in McCaulley, Texas followed by burial at Hamlin Memorial Cemetery in Hamlin, Texas.

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Jan 7, 2021

On January 7, 2021, Calvin Ray Faught (87) was welcomed home by his Heavenly Father.

Calvin was born in Royston, Texas on November 1, 1933, to Jim and Viola (Smith) Faught.  He was one of four children and had a close relationship with his parents and siblings as a child and as an adult.  He carried that...

Jan 4, 2021

James Mark Young passed from this life on January 4, 2021 in San Antonio, Texas at the age of 57. Mark was born on February 25, 1963 as the firstborn son to Donald and Patti Young in Hamlin, Texas.  He graduated valedictorian of the Hamlin High School class in 1981.  In 1984, he graduated Summa Cum Laude from Angelo...

Jan 1, 2021

Hermleigh- Donna J Armstrong, 69, passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. held on Saturday, December 18, 2021, at Adams-Foster-Ray Funeral Home Chapel, Hamlin, TX. Visitation will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday until time of service. Burial will be in Hamlin Memorial Cemetery.

Born December 18, 1951, in Roby, Donna was the daughter...

Dec 28, 2020

Arrin Joseph Salazar, our beloved son and brother, passed away on Monday December 28, 2020 at age 29.

Arrin was born August 30, 1991 in Snyder, TX to Wallie and Greta Salazar. Arrin was raised in Aspermont, TX. He attended school in Aspermont. Arrin’s sophomore year in high school he traveled as a People to People ambassador...

Dec 26, 2020

Oh how happy her parents Willie and Pearl Hunter were on August 9, 1970, to add a new bundle of joy to their family.  A bouncy baby girl they named her Sharon Lynette Hunter.  Sharon brought so much joy into their lives and to all the lives of all who knew her.  She attended Hamlin ISD from Primary through...

Dec 23, 2020

Harvey “Glenn” Dowell, age 66, left this life on December 23, 2020 in his mother’s home in McCaulley, Texas.  Graveside service will be Sunday, December 27, 2020 at 1:00 pm in McCaulley Cemetery. Directed by Adams-Foster-Ray Funeral Home.

He was born on September 27, 1954 to Harvey Don and Lorene (Smart) Dowell in Waco, Texas.

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Dec 12, 2020

Larry Claude Rimmer, age 84, left this life on December 12, 2020 in Abilene. He was born March 7, 1936 in Fisher County, Hamlin, Texas to Jo Mildred May and Lawrence D. Rimmer. Viewing and visitation will be Thursday, December 17, 2020 at Adams-Foster-Ray Funeral Home from 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM. Friends and family will gather to celebrate...

Dec 3, 2020

Petra Benavides Robles was born June 29, 1931, to Maria Anaya and Catarino Benavides in Bluntzer, Texas. Petra married Julio Robles on November 29, 1961.  She was a cook for the Mathis ISD Cafeteria for many years retiring in 1982.  After retiring, she moved to Hamlin where she worked as a seamstress for many years.  Petra loved to play...

Dec 2, 2020

Don’s life began May 16, 1927 in Lueders, TX and passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2020.   His 93 years of life was full of excitement and activities to the fullest.  The discipline, he learned at an early age, was one of the most prideful things to him— The Military.   His career began in the US Merchant Marines in 1943, yes that...

Nov 29, 2020

Jose Maria Corona Romero was born to Maria and Inocente Romero on October 29, 1944 and passed away on November 29, 2020.  He was a farmer his whole life.

Jose was proceeded in death by his parents; brothers Celestino and Arturo; sisters Oralia, Amelia, and Erminia Quiroga.

He is survived by his son, Joe Ricky...

Nov 28, 2020

Tracy Hope Blanton, 59, peacefully gained her angel wings on Saturday, November 28, 2020, in Irving, Texas.

She was born on March 2, 1961, in Hamlin, Texas to the late JL and Hope Blanton. After the passing of her father, Tracy was blessed with her stepfather Mack Sellers who helped raise her and her sisters.

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Nov 27, 2020

Clell M (Speedy) Richards, lifelong horseman, passed away on November 27, 2020 in Abilene, Texas, from injuries incurred doing what he loved – being with his horses. Visitation will be Thursday, December 3, 2020 from 5:00 – 6:60 PM at the Adams-Foster-Ray Funeral Home Chapel in Hamlin. A private family celebration will take place on Friday, December 4, 2020....

Nov 13, 2020

Kenneth Clemmer was born to Thomas Wesley Clemmer and Mary Lois Clemmer on January 2. 1943 in Cisco, TX.  He grew up in the Moran, TX area until his family moved to Sweetwater, TX.  Kenneth graduated from Sweetwater High School in 1961 with a full football scholarship to Howard Payne University. It was well known that he enjoyed most...

Nov 1, 2020

Janet Karen Carson Bonds passed away Sunday, November 1, 2020, in Abilene, Texas.

Janet was born April 8, 1950 in Hamlin, Texas, to Archie Thomas Carson Jr. and Georgia Fay Nunn Carson. She graduated from Hamlin High School in 1968 and attended Texas Tech University where she studied Vocal Music. On April 8, 1970, she married James...