Hereford Times death notices published Thursday, February 7

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ANNING Terry (Spanner)

Of Eardisley, passed away peacefully at Hereford County Hospital on Monday 22nd January 2024 aged 85 years. Loving husband of Sheila and father of Robin, Gary and David. Treasured grandfather and great-grandfather.

The funeral service will take place at the church of St Mary Magdalene, Eardisley, at 12 midday on Saturday 10th February. Family flowers only but donations, if desired, will be given to Megan Baker House. This is a charity which is very close to the family’s heart. All enquiries to Oak Tree Funeral Services, Tel.: 01544 327829

APPELBEE Samuel Philip

Sadly passed away at Hereford County Hospital on January 9th 2024 aged 88 years. Sam will be dearly missed by all family and friends.

Service to take place at Hereford Crematorium on Monday 12th February at 12.15. Family flowers only please but donations if desired to St Michael’s Hospice and the British Heart Foundation. Enquiries to Bayley Brothers 17-19 Cotterell Street HR4 0HH

BEVAN Patricia (Pat) (nee Williams)

Passed away peacefully on Saturday 13th January 2024 at Hereford County Hospital. Devoted wife of the late John and much-loved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who will be sadly missed.

A service will take place at the Forest of Dean Crematorium on Thursday 15th February 2024 at 11.30am. This will be followed by a service of thanksgiving at St Deinst Church, Llangarron at 1pm. Family flowers only. Donations if desired will be shared between St. Deinst Church and St Michael’s Hospice. All enquiries to William Bevan Funeral Directors (01989) 562092

CHEETHAM Susan Muriel

Passed away on 16th January 2024 aged 76 years.

The funeral will take place at Hereford Crematorium Chapel on Friday 16th February 2024 at 1.15pm. Family flowers only. Donations if so desired, will go to Macmillan Cancer Support. For further information please contact Bayley Brothers Funeral Directors 17-19 Cotterell Street, Hereford, HR4 0HH

COTTERELL Anthony (Tony)

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Tony, who passed away on 21st January 2024 aged 84 years. Beloved husband to Doris, loving dad to Tracey and Nicola. Father-in-law to Chris. A grandad, a great-grandad and a friend to many, he will be sadly missed by all.

Tony’s funeral service will be held at Hereford Crematorium on Thursday 22nd February 2024 at 12.15pm. Please wear a splash of colour. Family flowers only by request, donations if desired made payable to ‘Midlands Air Ambulance’ and ‘We Are Farming Minds’. c/o Golden Valley Funeral Services, Independent Family Funeral Directors, Wormbridge Court, Herefordshire, HR2 9DH Tel 01981 257203

EDWARDS Keith John

Died peacefully at home on January 15, 2024, aged 82. Beloved husband of Olive and devoted father of Catherine and Matthew. Proud grandad of Oscar, Gabriel, Aubrey and Hepsebah. Sincere thanks to all who cared for Keith during his illness. His positivity and kindness touched the lives of many people.

Thanksgiving service for Keith’s life will be held at Hereford Baptist Church on Thursday 8th. February 2024 at 2.00 p.m. Donations for St. Michael’s Hospice and MacMillan Renton Unit at Hereford Hospital. Arrangements through Bayley Brothers, Funeral Directors, Hereford. 01432 272465.

EVANS Grace Eleanor (nee Stenson)

Passed away peacefully on Sunday 28th January 2024, aged 91 years. Beloved wife of the late Ronald, mother to Gillian, the late David and Stephen. Loving grandmother and great-grandmother who will be sadly missed by all.

The funeral will take place at Hereford Crematorium Chapel on Friday 23rd February 2024 at 1:15pm. Family flowers only. Donations if so desired, will go to The County Air Ambulance. For further information please contact Bayley Brothers Funeral Directors 17-19 Cotterell Street, Hereford, HR4 0HH

EVANS William Thomas (Tom) 

Peacefully passed away at home on 25th January 2024, aged 85 years. Much loved father to Neil and Sharon, father-in-law to Julie and Mark. Loving grandad to Kayleigh, Jess, Melissa and Callum.

Funeral service will be held at Hereford Crematorium Chapel on Thursday 15th February at 10.15am followed by burial. Vibrant colours welcome/personal choice. Flowers welcome however donations for Alzheimer’s Society can be sent to Bayley Brothers 17-19 Cotterell St, Hereford, HR4 0HH Tel: 01432 272465

EVANS Martin

Born River View Hereford on 15 April 1958. Beloved son of the late Vernon Powell Evans and Phyllis May Evans and brother to Linda. Died peacefully in St Peters Hospital, Newport 27 January 2024 Now at peace.

For finalised funeral arrangements please contact Shayne Hogg Funeral Services, 72 Whitecross Road, Hereford HR4 0DG 01432 341871

EYES Rhona Margaret

Peacefully passed away on 24th January 2024 aged 94 years. Much-loved aunt of David and Mark.

The funeral service will be held at St Peter’s Church, Lugwardine on Thursday 22nd February at 12.30. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, are to benefit St Peter’s Church All enquiries to S A Evans Funeral Directors. Telephone: 01432 273736

GOODWIN Samuel (Brian)

Of Penny Pitt Farm, Much Birch and Old Kitchen Farm, Garway Hill. Passed away peacefully at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham on 18th January 2024 aged 82. Beloved husband of the late Glenys, father to Ian and Jane, grandfather to Samuel and Charlie, father-in-law to Rebecca and brother to Frank and Kathleen.

The funeral service will be held at Christ Church, Llanwarne on Friday 16th February 2024 at 1pm. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Kidney Research UK and Christ Church, Llanwarne. All enquiries to William Bevan Funeral Directors, Roseanna, Gloucester Road, Ross-on-Wye HR9 5LE (01989) 562092.

HAINES Gordon Richard

Sadly passed away suddenly on Friday 5th January aged 74 years Gordon will be dearly missed by all family and friends.

Service at Hereford Crematorium on Wednesday 21st February at 1.15pm. Donations if desired to The British Heart Foundation may be left in the donation box. Please send flowers to Bayley Brothers Funeral Directors HR4 0HH

HAMMOND Frederick Charles

Passed away peacefully on 14th January 2024 aged 90 years. Beloved husband of the late Irene. He will be sadly missed by his stepson Jeremy and all who knew him.

Funeral service will be held at Hereford Crematorium on Saturday 17th February 2024 at 11.00am. Enquiries to Dawe Brothers (01432) 274066

JENKINS Roy Brian

It is with much sadness we announce the passing of Roy on 12th January 2024, aged 78 years. A dear son of the late George and Nancy, a special twin brother of Ray, and a very dear brother of David, Gillian and the late Roger and Jean. A dear brother-in-law and uncle. He will be sadly missed by all.

The funeral will take place at St Andrew’s Church, Moreton on Lugg on Saturday 10th February 2024 at 10.00am, followed by cremation at Hereford Crematorium. Family flowers only, donations if desired to RNLI. All enquiries to Dawe Brothers (01432) 274066

LAWRENCE Ivor Henry

Sadly passed away on 20th January 2024 aged 81 years. Much loved partner of Anne. Much-loved by Julie and Jon. Beloved grandpa of Elizabeth and William.

Funeral service will be held at Hereford Crematorium on Monday 12th February 2024 at 4:15pm. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to the British Heart Foundation. Enquiries to Dawe Brothers (01432) 274066

LOCK Gordon Edward

Beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Passed away in Hereford County Hospital, 11th January 2024 aged 78.

A funeral service will be held at 11:30am, Friday 9th February 2024 at St Michaels Church Castle Frome Herefordshire. Family flowers only. Donations in memory of Gordon will be collected for St Michael's Church on the day or can be sent c/o Ledbury Funeral Services, 132 The Homend, Ledbury, HR81BZ. All enquiries please contact 01432 633388

MANNING Carl

Of Kington, Formerly of Garway Passed away peacefully at St Michaels Hospice on 30th January 2024 aged 54 years. Much-loved partner of Gail. Devoted stepdad to Ben, Harriet, and his four grandchildren. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends.

Funeral service will take place at St Mary’s Church, Gladestry on Monday 19th February 2024 at 11am Family flowers only. Donations if desired will be given to St Michaels Hospice. For further information please contact A.W.Hughes & Son Independent Family Funeral Directors Kington: 01544 370217 Presteigne: 01544 267778

MATTHEWS Dorothy Mary (Mary)

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Mary, who passed away on 31st January 2024 at the age of 79 years.

It was Mary’s wish not to have a funeral service. Mary’s family would like to thank all of the staff at The Rose Gardens retirement village, Chris the bereavement officer and staff on AMU Ward at Hereford County Hospital and all of Mary’s friends. For further enquiries please contact Golden Valley Funeral Services Independent Funeral Directors Tel: 01981 257203

MAYERS William John (John)

Sadly died at Hereford Hospital on Monday 1st January 2024 aged 88. Much-loved husband of Audrey. Devoted father of Sian and Simon. Grandad (Grumpy) to Bethan, Abigail, Ryan, Liam and Harry.

The funeral service will be held at Hereford Crematorium on Monday 19th February 2024 at 12.15pm. Family flowers only but donations if desired to Cancer Research UK. No black – please wear a splash of colour. All enquiries to Cathedral Funeral Services, 55 St. Owen Street, Hereford, HR1 2JQ. Tel: 01432 340777

MORGAN Malcolm (Mac)

Of Staunton on Wye, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday 28th January 2024, aged 88 years. Loving husband of the late Eve. Father of Ian, Tony, the late Kevin, Bobby, Panda and Sue. A much-loved grandad and great-grandad.

The funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium at 11.15am on Wednesday 14th February. Family flowers only but donations if desired to The British Heart Foundation and Weobley and Staunton on Wye Surgery Equipment Fund. For all enquiries please contact Oak Tree Funeral Services. Tel. 01544 327829

MULLINS Maisie

Formerly of Wilton Avenue, Hereford and Henley’s Garage. Passed away peacefully in Australia after a short illness on 4th February 2024, aged 91 years. Loving wife of the late Ray and mother to Susan. Much-loved grandmother and great-grandmother. Maisie was sister to Wilfred, Muriel, Margaret, Mary and Ann

PAYNE Doreen May

Dear mother of Alan and Michael, and widow of Roland, sadly passed away on 21st January 2024, aged 88 years. She was a wonderful, kind, and loving mother who was always there when we needed her. She also had many friends and was a well-loved member of the community in Eardisley.

Funeral service will be held at 9.30am on Friday 9th February 2024 at Hereford Crematorium. Donations, in lieu of flowers, if desired, for Eardisley Church and Alzheimer’s Society. Funeral arrangements by Oak Tree Funeral Services: tel. 01544 327829

POWELL Mary Ida

Of Neuadd Farm. Passed away peacefully at Neville Hall Hospital on Wednesday 17th January, aged 95 years. Beloved widow of Llewellyn, and much-loved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother of a family by whom she will be sadly missed.

Funeral service at 1.00pm on Saturday 24th February at St Michael’s Church Llanfihangel-Talyllyn. Family flowers only please. Donations if wished to Cancer Research UK or St Michael’s Church c/o A V Griffiths & Son, Delfan, Felin-fach, Brecon Tel 01874 623477

PRICE Margaret Elizabeth

Passed away peacefully on 3rd January 2024, aged 91 years. Loving wife of the late Denis, Mother to Mark, Roger and the late Nigel. Much-loved grandmother and great-grandmother.

The funeral will take place at Hereford Crematorium Chapel on Thursday 8th February 2024, at 11:15am. Family flowers only. Donations if so desired, will go to The Encephalitis Society and Cancer Research UK. For further information please contact Bayley Brothers Funeral Directors 17-19 Cotterell Street, Hereford, HR4 0HH

RATHBONE Marion Tyrell

Of Hoarwithy Peacefully passed away on 12th January 2024 at Hereford County Hospital. Beloved wife of the late Patrick and loving partner of Philip. Much-loved mother to Lois and Nicky and a cherished grandmother to Alex, Peter, Claud, Eveleen and Honor.

Marion’s funeral service will take place at St Catherine’s Church, Hoarwithy on Friday 9th February 2024 at 2.00pm followed by interment in the churchyard. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, will be shared between St Catherine’s Church (please make cheques payable to PCC Hentland and Hoarwithy Parish) and St Issui Church, Patricio (please make cheques payable to The Church of St Issui, Patricio). There will be a collection box on the day or may be sent c/o Cherished Funerals, Independent Family Funeral Directors, Longtown, Hereford, HR2 0LX. Contact Kate Gladwyn 01873 860675

RHODES Richard and Anne

Passed away peacefully on January 21st and 26th respectively after short illnesses.

A celebration of their lives will take place in the Lady Chapel, Hereford Cathedral, on February 13th at 12.30 p.m. Black dress optional. Family flowers only, please. Charities chosen for donations to honour their memory will be decided upon in due course. The family would like to thank everyone for their support and kind messages of sympathy at this time. Enquiries to Bayley Brothers, 17-19 Cotterell Street, Hereford. (01432) 817607

ROGERS Sandra Irene

It is with much sadness that Sandra’s family must announce her sudden passing on 23rd January 2024 aged 72 years. A much-loved and devoted wife of Philip, a dearly loved mum to Mandy, Anthony and Julie, a very much-loved nan of Ashley, Thomas, Katie, Gemma, Lucy, Dominic and Grace, and a much-loved friend to many. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.

The funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Thursday 22nd February 2024 at 11.15am. Dress code, a touch of colour. Family flowers only, donations if desired to Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis (Farmers Lung). All enquiries to Dawe Brothers 01432 274066

RUSSELL Mavis Elizabeth

Of Clehonger, formerly of Ross-on-Wye. Sadly passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on 27th January 2024 aged 75 years. Beloved wife of the late William. Much-loved mother of Tracy, Karen, Adrian and Billy. Beloved grandmother and great-grandmother.

Funeral service will be held at Hereford Crematorium on Wednesday 14th February 2024 at 2:15pm. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to the Macmillan Renton Unit. Enquiries to Dawe Brothers (01432) 274066

SMITH David Clive

We are sad to announce the death of David Clive Smith of Ewyas Harold, who died on 30/1/24 peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Beloved husband of Pat, father to Annabel and Clive, father-in-law to Tim and Jo, grandad to Hannah, Jonathan, Josh and Jack, great grandad to Harry, Charlie, Lilah, August, Etta, Maisie and Ottilie. The family would like to extend their thanks to friends and family and for the excellent support and services received from the Golden Valley Practice, district nurses, St Michael’s Hospice and Marie Curie.

A service to celebrate David’s life will be held on 29/2/24 at 1.30pm at St Michaels and All Angels Church, Ewyas Harold. Family flowers only, donations if desired to St Michaels Hospice and Marie Curie. Vibrant colours welcome. All enquiries to Ted Williams and Son, Funeral Directors, 4 Northleigh, Park Road, Abergavenny, NP7 5TR, 01873 853942

THOMAS Joan Morton

Peacefully passed away at home on Saturday 13th January 2024. Joan will be greatly missed by all her family and friends.

A service of remembrance, will take place at St Michael’s Church, Garway on Tuesday 13th February 2024 at 2.00pm, followed by interment of Joan ashes. Family flowers only, donations may be received in Joan’s memory to Cats League via https://www.cats.org.uk or retiring collection.

WEBB Lilian Heather

28th November 1941 - 20th January 2024. Sadly passed away aged 82 at Hereford County Hospital after a short illness. Beloved wife of the late Peter and loving mother of Angela and Kevin.

Cremation by Pure Cremation Funeral Planning Ltd as per her wishes. Forever loved and sadly missed by family and friends

WHITE Ronald

Of Burghill, sadly passed away on 14th of January 2024 aged 98 years. Loving husband of the late Hazel. Much-loved father of Ian, Andrew and Janet and beloved grandfather and great grandfather.

Funeral service will be held at Hereford Crematorium on Monday the 19th of February 2024 at 2.15pm. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to St Michael’s Hospice. Enquiries to Dawe Brothers (01432) 340 200

WHITE Wendy Jean

Of Stokes Lane, Stoke Lacy, Bromyard. Passed away peacefully at home on 18th January 2024, aged 66 years. Beloved wife of David, much-loved mum to Gemma and David, mother-in-law to Steven, devoted grandmother to Miya and a dear sister to Christine, Jenny and Brian. Wendy will be forever loved and sadly missed by all her family.

A service celebrating Wendy’s life will be held at St Mary the Virgin Church, Burghill on Thursday 15th February at 12 noon, followed by cremation at Hereford Crematorium at 1.15pm. A wake will take place at The Plough Inn, Stoke Lacy thereafter. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired for St. Mary the Virgin Church, Burghill. Enquiries to Emma Bouston Funeral Services, 3 New Road, Bromyard HR7 4AH (01885 489900)

YEMM Shirley

Of Burley Gate. Passed away peacefully at Hereford County Hospital on 29th January 2024, aged 86 years.

The funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Thursday 29th February at 11.15am. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Shirley will be shared between St. Michael’s Hospice and the Midlands Air Ambulance. Enquiries to Emma Bouston Funeral Services, 3 New Road, Bromyard. HR7 4AH (01885 489900)