Obituaries

William Shira

Dec 27, 2017

On December 27, 2017, Bill Shira quietly departed his earthly body that had served him well for 95 years and entered his inheritance promised by his Lord and Savior, confident that his mansion was prepared, as promised. His funeral service will be Wednesday, January 3 at 2:00 p.m in the sanctuary of First Baptist Church of Hamlin. Visitation will...

Glenna Woods

Dec 23, 2017

Glenna Lyn Woods, 83, of Hamlin passed away Saturday, December 23, 2017 in Abilene. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2pm on Saturday, December 30, 2017, at the Hamlin Church of the Nazarene Fellowship Hall. Glenna Lyn Brewer Woods was born on May 25, 1934 in Hamlin, TX to Elmer Brewer and Ethel (Fry) Brewer. She was...

Iva Lanham

Dec 18, 2017

Service Adams-Foster-Ray Funeral Home Chapel 505 NW 5th Street Hamlin, TX  79520 Saturday, December 23, 2017 11:00 am Cemetery Hamlin Memorial Cemetery 2 mi E. of traffic light on TX-92 Hamlin, TX  79520

Melba Spalding

Dec 5, 2017

Melba Rose (Searcy) Spalding entered into rest on December 5, 2017, in Hamlin, Texas. Services will be held at the First Baptist Church of Hamlin at 10:00 AM on Saturday, December 9, 2017. There will be a visitation Friday evening from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the First Baptist Church. Burial will be in Hamlin Memorial Cemetery under...

Elizabeth Deel

Nov 11, 2017

Elizabeth was born on March 1, 1941, in Hamlin, TX to Homer and Helen Helms. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Growing up she lived and went to school in Cisco and Hamlin, TX. On July 14, 1957, she married J.D. Shelton; they were happily married for 35 years and had 2 children. J.D. passed away in...

Pauline Hodnett

Nov 2, 2017

Pauline Jones Hodnett Pauline (Memaw) Jones Hodnett passed away November 2, 2017 just two weeks shy of her 98th birthday. There will be a visitation held on Saturday, November 4, 2017 from 1-2 pm at the Church of Christ in Hamlin. Funeral services will be at the Hamlin Church of Christ on Saturday, November 4th at 3:00 pm with...

Pamela Johnson

Oct 15, 2017

Born July 30, 1957 in Stamford TX, Pam attended Oscar Depriest and Hamlin schools. Pamela married her lifelong friend and classmate, Jerry Johnson. They sometimes managed to drift apart but always managed to find their way back to each other's heart. She grew up in Hamlin TX and moved to Abilene and worked at Walls Industries for 10 years...

Jose Aldape

Sep 16, 2017

Jose Aldape, 67, of Hamlin passed away Friday, September 16, 2017 in Abilene. A celebration of life and rosary service will be held at 7pm, Friday, September 22, 2017 at Adams- Foster-Ray Funeral Home. Adams-Foster-Ray Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Jose Guadalupe Aldape, was born in Hildago County, TX on December 12, 1949, to Juanita Cavazos and...

Daniel Scifres

Sep 9, 2017

Daniel "Ray" Scifres, 61, lifelong resident of Hamlin died in his home on Saturday September 9, 2017. Ray was born in Hamlin on July 27,1956 to Dorothy and the late Curtis Scifres. Ray attended Hamlin schools and graduated from Hamlin High School in 1974. He loved all sports and was a life long fan and supporter of the Hamlin...

Jason Kiser

Sep 8, 2017

Jason Kiser, 41, of Hamlin passed away Friday, September 8, 2017. Funeral services will be held at 10am, Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at the Hamlin United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in Hamlin Memorial Cemetery. Visitation is scheduled for Tuesday, September 12, 2017, from 6pm until 7pm at Adams-Foster-Ray Funeral Home. Jason Thomas Kiser was born October 30, 1975...

Mario Flores

Aug 15, 2017

Mario Flores, 77, of Hamlin passed away Tuesday, August 15, 2017, at his home. A funeral mass will be held at 11am, Saturday, August 19, 2017, at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church, in Hamlin. Burial will follow in Hamlin Memorial Cemetery. A visitation and rosary service is scheduled for 6pm, Friday, August 18, 2017, at Adams-Foster-Ray Funeral Home, with...

Curtis White

Aug 9, 2017

Curtis White, 59, passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2017. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, August 14, 2017, at the First United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Hamlin Memorial Cemetery, directed by Adams-Foster-Ray Funeral Home. Visitation will be 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, August 13, 2017, at Adams-Foster-Ray Funeral Home Chapel. Curtis was born in Hamlin, Texas...

Billie Hall

Aug 8, 2017

Hamlin-Billie Frank Hall, 80, passed away August 8, 2017, in Hamlin. Burial was in Hamlin Memorial Cemetery, under the direction of Adams-Foster-Ray Funeral Home. Born February 25, 1937, in Hamlin, Billie was the son of the late Benjamin Franklin and Ida Mae (Joiner) Hall. He served in the United States Navy from 1954 to 1957. Billie worked as a...

James Branch

Jun 21, 2017

James B. Branch, 79 of Hamlin passed away June 21, 2017 at a hospital in Abilene, Texas. Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 24 at 10:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Hamlin with Robbie Harris and John Branch officiating. Burial will be at Hamlin Memorial Cemetery directed by Adams-Foster-Ray Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 6:00 to...

Rosa Gonzalez

Jun 9, 2017

Rosa Gonzalez, 82, died surrounded by her, sons, daughters and grandchildren Friday, June 9, 2017 after a long and happy life devoted to her family, church and community. Rosa was born on January 27th, 1935 in Big Canyon, Oklahoma. At the age of 15 Rosa moved to Hamlin with her parents and family where her parents Jacinto and Margarita...

Tilton Bogle

May 23, 2017

Tilton Leon Bogle, 76, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 23, 2017. A memorial service will be held at 2pm, Thursday, May 25, 2017, at the Hamlin Church of the Nazarene, with Tony Grant officiating. Services are under the direction of Adams-Foster-Ray Funeral Home. Tilton was born to Richard Thomas and Martha (Clawson) Bogle, on December...

Pearlie Putnam

Apr 23, 2017

Pearlie Raye "Polly" Putnam, 78, of Hamlin passed away Sunday, April 23, 2017, in Sweetwater. Funeral services will be held at 3:00pm, Thursday, April 27, 2017 at the Church of the Nazarene in Hamlin. Visitation is scheduled for Wednesday, April 26, 2017, from 7:00pm to 8:00pm, at Foster-Adams-Ray Funeral Home, in Hamlin. Polly was born November 11, 1938, in...

Michael Harper

Apr 18, 2017

Michael Harper, 52, passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2017, in Abilene. Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00am, Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Hamlin Church of the Nazarene. Burial will follow in Hamlin Memorial Cemetery. Visitation is set for Friday, April 21, 2017, at Adams-Foster-Ray Funeral Home, from 6:00pm until 8:00pm. Michael Kite Harper was born March 5, 1965...

Johnny Hilliard

Apr 11, 2017

Hamlin- Johnny Dale Hilliard, 70, passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2017 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Born February 23, 1947, in Stephenville, Johnny was the son of the late Glen and Faye (Pack) Hilliard. Johnny graduated from Roby High School and served in the US Navy during the Vietnam era. He married Joy Mueller on November 24, 1984, in Las...

Lupe Romero

Mar 26, 2017

Lupe was born June 19, 1959, to Oralia Romero, in Hamlin. Lupe graduated from Hamlin High School in the spring of 1979. He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Lupe was a very loving, happy person. He never met a stranger and would go out of his way to help anyone he could. Lupe was known for...