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BEVAN John
Sadly passed away on 5th June 2023 aged 89 years. Beloved husband of the late Maureen. Loving father of Amanda. Father-in-law to Ian and friend to many.
Funeral service will be held at Hereford Crematorium on Friday 30th June 2023 at 11:15am. Donations in lieu of flowers are for the British Heart Foundation. Enquiries to Dawe Brothers (01432) 274066
DAVIES Ann
On 12th June at her home in Belmont, Ann peacefully passed away and reunited with her late husband Keith in Heaven. Much loved mum to Paul and Belinda, nan to Zara, Natasha, Abby and Joe, great-grandmother to Riley, Hudson, Indy and Nate.
The funeral will take place at Our Lady’s Catholic Church on Friday 7th July at 10.15 followed by Hereford Crematorium at 11.15am. Family flowers only, donations if desired for St Michael’s Hospice (for Hospice at Home team). All enquiries to Bayley Brothers Tel: 01432 272465
DAVIES David (Dave)
Of Kingsland, passed away peacefully at St Michael’s Hospice on 16th June 2023, aged 72 years.
Funeral service at Kingsland Church on Tuesday 4th July at 2pm, followed by interment in the churchyard. Family flowers only please. Kind donations received in Dave’s memory will be for St Michael’s Hospice. For those wishing to join the church choir on the day please email [email protected]
All enquiries please to Victoria Allen Funeral Services, 8 Charlton Rise, Ludlow SY8 1ND. 01584 879035.
DAVIES Raymond (Ray) Frank
Passed away peacefully on 18th June 2023. Loving husband of Monica, father of Lorraine and Michelle, father-in-law of Ray and Kurt, grandfather of Mark, Zoe, Joe, Kate and Will and great-grandfather.
Funeral to be held at Hereford Crematorium on Monday 10th July at 12.15. Family flowers only. No black ties.
EDWARDS Wendy
Passed away on 8th May. A much-loved wife, mum and nan. She will be greatly missed.
The funeral will take place at St Paul’s Church, Tupsley on Thursday 29th June 2023 at 1:30pm. Family flowers only, donations if desired to Dementia UK. C/O Dawe Brothers (01432) 274066.
EVANS Anthony George (Tony)
Of Waterfield Road Passed away on 8th June 2023 aged 89 years. Devoted husband to Dorothy “Dot”. Dearly loved father to Paul and father-in-law to Karen. Treasured grandfather to Dale, Blair, Hannah, Alex and Oliver and great-grandfather to Thomas and Harry.
Funeral service to take place at Hereford Crematorium on Monday 3rd July at 2:15pm. Family flowers only. Donations, if so desired, will be gratefully received for British Heart Foundation and Alzheimer’s Society.
EYTON William Henry
Of Merestone Road, Hereford. Sadly passed away on 6th June 2023 aged 72 years. A loving, loyal, true gentleman who will be greatly missed by his whole family, neighbours, and all who knew him.
Funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium Chapel on Friday 30th June 2023 at 10:15am followed by burial at Hereford Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to the British Polio Fellowship. Enquiries to Dawe Brothers (01432) 274066.
HILL Christine Mary
Sadly passed away on 24th May 2023. A much-loved mum, gran and GG.
The funeral service will be held at Hereford Crematorium on Monday 26th June at 2.15pm. Please wear something colourful and cheerful. No flowers but donations instead please to MacMillan Renton Unit, Hereford County Hospital. All enquiries to Cathedral Funeral Services, 55 St. Owen Street, Hereford, HR1 2JQ. Tel: 01432 340777.
HILL Keith
Of Laystone Bridge Lodge, Marden. Sadly passed away peacefully at home on Sunday 11th June aged 93 years. Loving husband to Sally, much loved father to Stuart and Jo and a loved and proud grandad to Jodie, Abi and Izzy. He will be so greatly missed by all of his family and friends.
The funeral service will take place on Wednesday 5th July at 11:15am at Hereford Crematorium. Immediate family flowers only please. Donations if desired to British Liver Trust or The National Rheumatoid Arthritis Charity (NRAS). Dress code optional. Enquiries to Dawe Brothers 01432 274066
HUGHSON Doris Olivia
Peacefully at home on June 8th 2023, aged 89 years. Wife to Don and much loved mum to Christine, Caroline and Vivien, mother-in-law to Gary, Martin and Michael. A very special ‘ Nanny Doris ‘ to her eight grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren, who she adored. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Tuesday 27th June at 4.15 pm. Family flowers only, donations to St. Michaels Hospice may be sent to Bayley Brothers, Hereford.
JENNINGS Andrew Gordon
Passed away peacefully at home on 21st May aged 57. A much-loved dad, granddad and son. His life will be celebrated by family and friends at Hereford Crematorium on Wednesday 12th July at 1.15. Any enquiries to S.A.Evans 01432 273736.
LEWIS Raymond (Ray)
Passed away peacefully on 13th June 2023 aged 90 years. A much-loved husband of the late Barb, a loving dad, a dear father-in-law and the best grandad. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
The funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Monday 3rd July at 3.15pm. Family flowers only, donations if desired to St Michael’s Hospice and Marie Curie. All enquiries to Dawe Brothers 01432 274066
MELIA James (Jim)
Passed away peacefully at home with Viv, Sarah and Lyndsey by his side on Wednesday 14th June 2023. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Funeral service will be held at Hereford Crematorium on Thursday 6th July 2023 at 1:15pm. Family flowers only. Donations for St Michael’s Hospice and Mesothelioma UK are welcomed. www.justgiving.com/fundraising/jimmeliastmichaelshospicehereford www.justgiving.com/fundraising/jimmeliamesotheliomauk Please do not feel obliged to wear black. You may like to join us in wearing a keepsake or memento that reminds you of Jim. All enquiries to R.W. Mann & Son Funeral Directors, Leominster, 01568 612358
MORROW Marilyn
Of Ewyas Harold Passed away at Hereford County Hospital on 5th June 2023, aged 83 years. Loving wife of Roger and a much-loved mother and grandmother.
Marilyn’s funeral service will be held at Hereford Crematorium on Thursday 6th July 2023, at 11:15am. Donations in lieu of flowers will be for the N.Y.O, please make cheques payable to National Youth Orchestra which may be sent c/o Cherished Funerals, Independent Family Funeral Directors, Longtown, Hereford, HR2 0LX. Contact Kate Gladwyn 01873 860675.
PITT Phyllis Mary (nee Bradley)
Of Kingstone. Passed away on 10th June 2023 aged 85 years. Much loved wife of the late David, mum of Deanna and Verina and mother-in-law to Russell and Stephen. Dear grandma to Jack, Chloe, Emily and George.
The funeral service will take place at St Michael and All Angels Church, Kingstone on Thursday 6th July at 11.00am, followed by a private family cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired for the Midlands Air Ambulance. All enquiries to Leominster Funeralcare, 17 Drapers Lane, Leominster. HR6 8ND (01568) 612225]
PORTER Robert Veysey
Passed away suddenly on 28th May 2023 aged 74 years. Much loved husband of Carol and loving father to Michael and Gillian.
Funeral service to be held at Hereford Crematorium on Friday 30th June at 3.15pm. Family flowers only please. All enquiries to Abbotsfield & Dawe Brothers Funeral Directors 01989 562762
SINGLETON Alice
Of Hunderton.
Following the recent announcement, the funeral service will take place at St Martins Church, Hereford on Thursday 29th June 2023 at 12.15pm, followed by cremation. Flowers welcome. All enquiries to Shayne Hogg Independent Funeral Services, 72 Whitecross Road, Hereford HR4 0DG Tel 01432 341871.
STURGE Reg
Of Kempley, late of Leddington and Ledbury. Passed away on 10th June, aged 88 years. Much loved husband of Shirley, also a dear dad, brother-in-law and uncle.
Funeral service and cremation at the Forest of Dean Crematorium on Wednesday 28th June at 2.30pm. Family flowers only, donations in lieu for The British Heart Foundation or the Dogs Trust may be sent care of Smiths Funeral Services, Furnace Lane, Newent GL18 1DD
SUMMERS Edna
Passed away peacefully at Credenhill Court, aged 95 years. Much loved mum, nanny and great nanny. Will be sadly missed by all.
Edna’s funeral service will be held at Hereford Crematorium on Thursday 6th July 2023 at 2.15pm. Family flowers only by request, donations if desired made payable to Dementia UK. c/o Golden Valley Funeral Services Independent Funeral Directors, Wormbridge Court, Hereford, HR2 9DH. Tel 01981 257203
WILLIAMS Denise (Denny)
Of Appletree Meadow, Presteigne. Passed away peacefully at Hereford County Hospital on 10th June 2023 aged 92 years. Much loved mum and gran who will be greatly missed.
Funeral service at St Andrew’s Church, Presteigne on Monday 3rd July at 12 noon followed by interment in Presteigne Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to British Heart Foundation. Enquiries Geoff Hall Funerals, Knighton 01547 528554
WILLIAMS Michael Ian
Of Lydmore Fields, and formerly Tump Farm Fownhope, Hereford, sadly passed away peacefully in Hereford Hospital on 13th June, aged 85.
Private cremation followed by service at Fownhope Church on Thursday, July 6th at 2pm. A peaceful end to a life lived.