Obituaries

Jul 12, 2020

Grable Martinez, 85, passed away July 12, 2020.  Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, July 16, 2020, at the Hamlin Foursquare Gospel Church in Hamlin. Burial will be in the Belvieu Cemetery, Rotan, Texas, directed by Adams-Foster-Ray Funeral Home.

Grable Martinez was born on July 12, 1935 and went to be with her Lord Jesus Christ...

Jun 13, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Irene Putnam. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

May 8, 2020

Kevin Wilkerson, 50, beloved Father and Brother, was called to his eternal resting place on May 8th, 2020. He entered this world on January 25, 1970 in Tishomingo, OK, born to Michael and Norma Wilkerson. He is survived by his daughter Whitney Wilkerson; daughter Madison Terrell; son Kasey Norman.

May 6, 2020

Norma Taness Driskell Ledbetter of Granbury, Texas entered into the Rest of Our Lord on May 6, 2020 at Baylor Scott Hospital, Dallas, Texas.

Norma was born on July 14, 1953 in San Angelo, Texas to Mildred Marie Tuder.  She is the second of two daughters. She was raised in Hamlin, Texas by her grandparents, Homer and...

Apr 28, 2020

Hamlin-Doris Louise Goodgame, passed away April 28, 2020, in Hamlin.  A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date, directed by Adams-Foster-Ray Funeral Home.

Born April 24, 1941, in Comanche County, Louise was the daughter of late Boyd Herbert and Hartines Elaine (Donham) Lakey. Louise graduated from Hamlin High School in 1959 and obtained her...

Apr 16, 2020

Hazel Laverne Grice was born June 9, 1932 in San Saba, Texas to Lurlene Smith and Archie Stovall.  She has three sisters VIrgie Altman, Billie Richards, and Dornita Gray.  Hazel passed away peacefully with family April 16, 2020 in Hamlin, Texas.  Hazel met and married the love of her life Merle Grice on July 27, 1948 in Aspermont, Texas....

Apr 15, 2020

Sally Dee (Morrison) Wilson, 73, passed away April 15, 2020, in Abilene.  A PRIVATE graveside service will be Friday April 17, 2020, at Hamlin Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Adams-Foster-Ray Funeral Home.

Sally was born July 9, 1946, in Wichita Falls, Texas to Patrick Monroe and Wanda Dorothy (Mason) Morrison.  She graduated from Abilene High School...

Apr 12, 2020

Hamlin-Ruth Ester (Hunter) Brown, passed away April 12, 2020, in Hamlin. Graveside service will be Thursday, April 16, 2020, in Hamlin Memorial Cemetery, directed by Adams-Foster-Ray Funeral Home.

Due to current circumstances a PRIVATE graveside service will be held on Thursday, in Hamlin Memorial Cemetery. Even though the family cannot welcome you at the graveside service, they...

Apr 7, 2020

Britt Dixon Bishop barreled into this world on September 3rd, 1956 to complete the family of Alta Lou and James Bishop.  As the baby of the family, his older brother and sister, Charlie and Jimmie Lou, would definitely say that Britt’s arrival shook things up around their house in Hamlin, Texas.  He found all types of ways to terrorize...

Apr 1, 2020

Bunny Hodges, 77, beloved Mother, Sister, and Nana B, was called home on April 1, 2020. She was born on Easter Sunday, April 5, 1942, in Abilene, TX, to LaFoy and Lois Patterson. Due to her Easter birthday, the hospital nurses quickly began calling her bunny, which became her lifelong nickname.

Bunny is preceded in death by...

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...