Obituaries

Jan 1, 2022

Dora Lee Henry, 96, passed away peacefully in her sleep on the evening of January 1, 2022. She was born on the Rolling Plains in Stamford, Texas, on August 26, 1925, to Joe Ben Lewis and Dora Allyne Boyd.

Her early years in Hamlin were cut short when her father was killed by a lightning strike. She...

Jan 1, 2022

Juanita L. Olivarez Ortiz, 79, passed away March 22, 2022, in Lubbock, TX.  Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday at the Hamlin Church of Nazarene. Visitation will be at 5:00 pm Sunday, March 27, 2022, at Adams-Foster-Ray Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Hamlin Memorial Cemetery, directed by Adams-Foster-Ray Funeral Home.

Born December...

Dec 17, 2021

Hamlin- Pete Ledesma, Sr. passed way Friday, December 17, 2021, in Rotan. Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 20, 2021, at Hamlin Memorial Cemetery. Rosary will be 6:00 p.m. Sunday, December 19, 2021, at Adams-Foster-Ray Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Hamlin Memorial Cemetery, directed by Adams-Foster-Ray Funeral Home.

Born, May 13, 1950, in...

Nov 28, 2021

Steven Michael Perez ,24, was called to his heavenly home on November 28, 2021. Steven was born on July 15, 1997 to David Perez and Liz Marie Perez. He was everyone’s little giant from that day on. Growing up Steven was in Boy Scouts, and he had received the Arrow of Light award. Steven graduated with an amazing group...

Nov 24, 2021

Anna Patrice Moore passed away on November 24, 2021 in Austin, Texas.  Patrice was born to Fred B Moore Jr. and Bernice Moore on February 16, 1958. Patrice attended grade school and high school in Hamlin. She received her BS degree from Baylor University. Patrice married Dwight Griggs on October 6, 1984.

Patrice had an infectious smile and...

Nov 13, 2021

Almeta Estelle (Mizell) Young passed away on Saturday November 13, 2021. Services will he held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, November 17 at the First United Methodist Church of Hamlin. There will be a visitation prior to the service at 10:00 AM. Burial will follow in Hamlin Memorial Cemetery directed by Adams-Foster-Ray Funeral Home.

Almeta was born...

Oct 13, 2021

Connie Lynn Holden, 53, of Hamlin, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, October 13, 2021. Graveside Service will be 2:00 pm Monday, October 18, 2021, at the Hamlin Memorial Cemetery east of Hamlin with burial to follow, directed by Adams-Foster-Ray Funeral Home. There will be a visitation from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm on Sunday, October 17, 2021, at the...

Sep 28, 2021

Tina Passed away in Hobbs, NM Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at the age of 62 years old  & is now assuredly present with her Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ after a long battle with illnesses including cancer, COPD, & numerous other issues! Tina was preceded in death by a son Craig Niedecken, an infant granddaughter Jacquelyn Niedecken & a...

Sep 24, 2021

Ike Van Zandt- Life Story

I was born August 25,1956 in Stamford, Tx. I was born to Katherine Ervine and Lonnie Van Zandt and named Ike Van Zandt. Yes, as my mama always said, “it’s just dry Ike, or plain Ike nothing else.” I was the seventh child born to my mama Katherine and the ninth born...

Sep 20, 2021

Bobby Neal Wilson died unexpectedly on Sept. 20, 2021, at the age of 66 in Des Moines Iowa. He was a devoted father, husband, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend to many.

Bobby Neal Wilson was born on April 18, 1955, to his parents Lon Junior and Lillian Lorene Wilson in Kermit Texas.  Bobby honorably served his country...

Sep 19, 2021

Loving daughter of Cody and Alicia Clines.

Baby sister of Charles David, Giavanna, and Gavin.

Aug 28, 2021

Claude 'Mac' Henry McLain Jr. Was born March 1st, 1942, in Hulbert, Arkansas to Claude and Aileen McLain. Mac married the love of his life, Cynthia Hester, on February 7th, 1975. They lived 46 beautiful years together, welcoming two daughters, Aimee and Jerilynn. Mac was loved by everyone who knew him and will always be remembered for his incredible...

Aug 24, 2021

Donna Sue Lafler (Stone), 48, of Hamlin, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, August 24, 2021, in Abilene, Texas. Her service will be 2:00 PM, Friday, August 27, 2021, at the Central Baptist Church in Hamlin TX, with burial to follow in the McCaulley Cemetery, directed by Adams-Foster-Ray Funeral Home. Visitation will be 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm on Thursday,...

Aug 23, 2021

Janeth Arcely Sanchez (Cheli), 30, of Hamlin, Texas, passed away at Monday evening, August 23, 2021, in Abilene,Texas . Her service will 10:00 A.M. Saturday, August 28 at the Adams Foster Ray Funeral Home Chapel in Hamlin TX, with burial to follow in Hamlin Memorial Cemetery, directed by Adams-Foster-Ray Funeral Home. There will be a visitation from 5:00 pm...

Aug 17, 2021

Gary Neal Tankersley, 66, of Hamlin, Texas gained his angel wings on Tuesday, August 17, 2021.

A graveside service will be held in Neal’s honor at 4:00 PM on Friday, August 20, 2021, in Sylvester Cemetery, Fisher County.

Neal was born in Fort Worth, Texas to John H. Tankersley and Dorothy Lee (Beard) Tankersley on...

Jun 30, 2021

Barbara Tabb Ford Brown was born June 21,1945 in Abilene to WH "Willie" and Opal Early Tabb and went home on   June 30,2021 surrounded by friends and family.  Funeral service will be 10:00 am Saturday,   July 3, 2021, at the Hamlin Church of Christ.  Visitation will be 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday at Adams-Foster-Ray Funeral Home Chapel.  Burial will...

Jun 29, 2021

Our beloved brother and uncle, Alfredo M Ybarra, 73, was called home by our Lord on June 29, 2021. Alfredo was born in Reynosa, Tamaulipas Mexico on a Sunday to Evaristo Ibarra and Maria Medrano. He was preceded in death by his parents;  his sisters, Andrea, Josefa and Ramona;  and  brothers, Jose and Manuel. As a young man he...

Jun 10, 2021

Martha Faye Kent Pruitt, age 97, entered her heavenly home June 10, 2021 at Cogdell Hospital in Snyder, Texas. She was born September 30, 1923 near Pioneer, Texas, the oldest child of Smith and Emma (Morris) Kent.  Martha married George Pruitt on July 25, 1944 in Fort Worth, Texas, one month after he returned from serving in Europe during...

May 26, 2021

John Orville Holland, 71, of Hamlin, Texas, passed away at his home on Wednesday, May 26, 2021. Service will be 2:00 pm Saturday, May 29, 2019 at the First Methodist Church in Hamlin with burial to follow in Hamlin Memorial Cemetery, directed by Adams-Foster-Ray Funeral Home. There will be a visitation from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Friday,...

May 25, 2021

Jerry Cooper passed away quietly and peacefully on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, in Hamlin. At his request there will be no memorial service and his body will be cremated. Finally, he will be remembered in the family cemetery, known as Gyp Springs Cemetery, in Fisher County, Texas, northwest of Hamlin.

Jerry Roy Cooper was born on July...