Adams-Foster-Ray Funeral Home

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Adams-Foster-Ray Funeral Home The Barrow family established Barrow Funeral Home in the early 1900s near the turn of the century, and owned and operated the funeral home until 1955.

Bill Foster purchased the funeral home that year and later moved its location to the Faith Methodist Church building. Bill Foster served Jones County for many years, demonstrating great care and concern for families in need. In 1981, after 25 years of service, Mr. Foster sold the funeral home to Larry Adams. For nearly 30 years, Mr. Adams served the community of Hamlin with an emphasis on honor and respect, as well as great care and compassion. In 2001, Doug Ray joined the staff at Adams-Foster Funeral Home and worked and trained under Larry Adams. In 2009, when Mr. Adams was ready to retire, Doug and Lisa Ray purchased the funeral home. To this day, they carry on the legacy of the owners who came before them. The personal care and respect that Larry Adams always showed to families continues today through the compassion of Doug and Lisa Ray, De De Scifres and their knowledgeable, friendly staff.

On this day in history, October 21, 1879: Thomas Edison and his team successfully tested a practical, long-lasting incan...
10/21/2026

On this day in history, October 21, 1879: Thomas Edison and his team successfully tested a practical, long-lasting incandescent lamp.

Their work helped make electric lighting practical for everyday use and played an important role in changing how people lived, worked and illuminated their homes.

You love them. You raised them. You’d do anything for them.But the same kid who can’t find the floor of his bedroom prob...
10/20/2026

You love them. You raised them. You’d do anything for them.
But the same kid who can’t find the floor of his bedroom probably shouldn’t be expected to figure out all of your funeral arrangements someday.

Preplanning isn’t just about making your own wishes known. It’s about giving your family fewer decisions to make during an already difficult time.

Give them one less thing to figure out. Call us or click the link to schedule a preplanning appointment and put your wishes in writing.
https://pre-planning-locator.pages.dev/

Grandpa deserves better than the attic.This National Cremation Placement Day, we’re encouraging families who have a love...
10/17/2026

Grandpa deserves better than the attic.
This National Cremation Placement Day, we’re encouraging families who have a loved one’s cremated remains at home to consider giving them a permanent place of remembrance.

If you’ve been wondering what to do with a loved one’s cremated remains, you have options, and you don’t have to make these decisions alone.

Your loved one’s story deserves a place to live on. Our caring team is here to help you explore meaningful memorial options and find a lasting tribute that feels right for your family.

Contact us today to start the conversation. Let us help you take the next step in honoring their memory.

Today, we remember the little lives that were deeply loved and the families who carry their memory every day. On Nationa...
10/15/2026

Today, we remember the little lives that were deeply loved and the families who carry their memory every day.
On National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day, we honor those who have experienced the loss of a pregnancy or infant and recognize a grief that is often carried quietly.
To every family remembering a little one today, their life and their memory matter.

Today, on Emergency Nurses Day, we recognize the dedicated nurses who serve on the front lines of our emergency rooms an...
10/14/2026

Today, on Emergency Nurses Day, we recognize the dedicated nurses who serve on the front lines of our emergency rooms and departments.

With skill, compassion and an incredible ability to remain calm under pressure, these nurses provide comfort and care to patients and families during some of life's most critical moments.

Thank you for all you do!

National Savings Day is a good reminder that planning for the future can include more than retirement accounts and rainy...
10/12/2026

National Savings Day is a good reminder that planning for the future can include more than retirement accounts and rainy-day funds.
Preplanning your funeral gives you an opportunity to explore your options, make your wishes known and consider the financial side of your arrangements ahead of time, rather than leaving those decisions to your family later.

You plan ahead for the things that matter. Your final wishes can be one of them.
Ready to start the conversation? Our team is here to help.
https://pre-planning-locator.pages.dev/

Today is World Mental Health Day. Grief can affect so much more than our emotions. It can change the way we sleep, think...
10/10/2026

Today is World Mental Health Day.

Grief can affect so much more than our emotions. It can change the way we sleep, think, concentrate, connect with others and move through everyday life.
Today is a reminder to be patient with yourself, make space for what you’re feeling and lean on the people who care about you when you need support.
https://grief-resources-locator.pages.dev/

If you’ve ever walked through an older cemetery, you may have noticed that many graves are arranged with the deceased’s ...
10/09/2026

If you’ve ever walked through an older cemetery, you may have noticed that many graves are arranged with the deceased’s feet toward the east and head toward the west.

This tradition has deep roots in Christianity. Historically, graves were often positioned this way so the deceased would symbolically face the rising sun and, according to Christian tradition, be facing east at the resurrection.
The practice also gave many cemeteries a consistent layout, though burial customs vary by culture, religion, cemetery and time period.

Every life is filled with stories, the ones we’ve heard a hundred times, the ones that still make us laugh and the littl...
10/06/2026

Every life is filled with stories, the ones we’ve heard a hundred times, the ones that still make us laugh and the little moments we never want to forget.

A funeral, memorial service or celebration of life creates a place for those stories to be shared. It brings family and friends together to remember, reflect and find comfort in one another.

Because when we gather to share the stories of someone we love, we help keep their memory alive.

On this day in history, October 4, 1957: Sputnik 1 became the first artificial satellite to orbit Earth. Its launch mark...
10/04/2026

On this day in history, October 4, 1957: Sputnik 1 became the first artificial satellite to orbit Earth.

Its launch marked the beginning of the Space Age and changed the course of space exploration forever. Though it was only about the size of a beach ball, Sputnik’s journey around Earth was one giant step into a whole new frontier!

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505 NW 5th Street
Hamlin, TX
79520

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Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

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