Death notices published in the Hereford Times, February 23

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ARNOLD John Edward

Passed away peacefully on 2nd February 2023 at Brockington House Care Community aged 86. Loving husband of Yvonne.

A family-only committal service will be held at Hereford Crematorium prior to a service of celebration for John’s life at St.Bartholomew’s Church, Holmer on Friday 10th March 2023 at 11.15am. Family flowers only please, but if desired, donations for Parkinson’s Hereford Branch. Please wear bright colours in his memory. Any enquiries to Dawe Brothers Tel: 01432 274066

BELL Doris (Mary)

Of Madley Passed away at home on Thursday 9th February 2023 in the presence of her family aged 88 years. Wife of the late Brian, cherished and truly exceptional mum of Alison, Gordon, Penelope & Marcia. Much loved nanny and great nanny.

The funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Monday 6th March at 4.15pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to be divided between St Michael’s Hospice and Cancer Research UK, may be left at the funeral service, or sent to Shayne Hogg Funeral Services, 72 Whitecross Road, Hereford HR4 0DG Tel 01432 341871.

GRIFFITHS Linda

Passed away peacefully at Venns Lane Care Home on 19th January 2023 aged 90 years. Wife of the late Reginald (Roger).

The funeral service will be held on Monday 27th February 2023 at Hereford Crematorium at 10.15am. Donations if desired for Venns Lane Care Home may be sent to Bayley Brothers 17-19 Cotterell Street, Hereford, HR4 0HH. Tel. 01432 272465.

HANCOCK Brian (Bri)

Peacefully passed away after a short illness, aged 87 years. Much loved Husband of Diana and a cherished Dad to Julie and Paul. Will be sorely missed by his grandchildren, great-grandchildren and friends.

The funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Thursday 2nd March at 3.15pm. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to the MS Society. All enquiries to Leominster Funeralcare, 17 Drapers Lane, Leominster. HR6 8ND (01568) 612225

HARRISON Stephen

Formerly of Hinton, Hereford. Passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday 25th January 2023 aged 68 Years. Loving dad to Keith, Laura, Tania and Donna and a devoted grandad.

The funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Wednesday 1st March at 10.15am. Family flowers only please. All enquiries to Shayne Hogg Funeral Services, 72 Whitecross Road, Hereford HR4 0DG Tel 01432 34187

HOOPER Clive William

Passed away peacefully at home in Cheltenham with his family on 9th February 2023.

The funeral will be held on Thursday 9th March at the Forest of Dean Crematorium and afterwards at the Speech House Hotel. Family flowers only. Donations if desired for the Cheltenham Liver Unit and British Heart Foundation. All enquiries to Cooperative Funeral Care, Grosvenor House, 72 Lansdown Road, Cheltenham GL51 6QL. 01242 580336

JONES Bryan Douglas

Suddenly at home on February 12. Son of the late Leslie and Helen Jones of the Butter Market, Hereford. Brother to Sandra, Alan and Liz. Rest in Peace.

JONES Olive

Born on 5th May 1945. Passed away 3rd February, 2023. Olive leaves behind a loving husband Derek, sons David and Alan and daughter Fay.

Funeral service to be held at St Mary’s Church Kington at 11am, on March 8th, followed by burial at Kington Cemetery. Donations, if desired, to Alzheimer’s UK or The Wildlife Trust.

LOWTHER JOAN ANNE JONI (nee Greenway)

Passed away peacefully on 13th February 2023, aged 70 Years. A much loved wife of Clive, a loving mother to Michelle, Wayne and Melanie. A dear sister of George, and an adored nannie and GG.

Funeral service to take place on Friday 10th March 2023 at St Mary’s Church, Hay on Wye at 1pm, followed by cremation at Hereford Crematorium at 3.15pm. Family flowers only, donations if desired to Cardiac Risk In The Young. All enquiries to Dawe Brothers 01432 274066

MOORES Colin William

Sadly passed away on 29th January 2023 aged 89 years. Beloved Husband of Eira. Much loved father of Delia and Alan and grandfather of David and Jordan.

Funeral service will be held at Hereford Crematorium on Tuesday 14th March 2023 at 12:15pm. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Alzheimer’s Research UK. Enquiries to Dawe Brothers (01432) 274066

ROSE David Michael

Passed away peacefully at home on 14th January 2023 aged 79. Dearly loved by his wife Margaret and all his family.

The funeral service will be held on Tuesday 7th March at St Pauls Church, Tupsley at 11 am followed by a private family cremation. Family flowers only, donations if desired will be shared between St Michaels Hospice @Home or Marie Curie and may be sent to Bayley Brothers, 17-19 Cotterell Street, Hereford HR4 0HH. 01432 272465

SMITH Carole Elaine

Sadly passed away on 2nd February aged 77 years. Beloved mother to Suzanne and Dean and loving grandmother and great-grandmother.

The funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Wednesday 1st March at 11.15am. Family flowers only but donations if desired to St. Michael’s Hospice. No black to be worn by request. All enquiries to Cathedral Funeral Services, 55 St. Owen Street, Hereford, HR1 2JQ. Tel: 01432 340777

TAYLOR Henry (John)

Of Marlbrook Leominster, formerly of Dilwyn suddenly and sadly passed away at Hereford Hospital. He will be greatly missed by his much-loved wife Edna, family and friends.

The funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Saturday 4th March 2023 at 10.00am Please feel free to wear a touch of blue. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to the Midlands Air Ambulance. R.W. Mann Funeral Directors Tel:- 01568 612358

THOMAS Grenville David

Passed peacefully on 30th January 2023. Much loved husband of Margaret, dearest father to Stuart and adored grandfather to Charlie and Serena.

The funeral will take place at Marden Church on Tuesday 28th February 2023 at 10:30am. In lieu of flowers, donations if desired to Marden Church, Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham Neurosurgical. C/O Dawe Brothers (01432) 274066

WILLIAMS Angeline Violet (Angie)

Passed away 2nd February 2023 aged 70 years. Loving mum to Ann and a devoted nan and great-nan. Will be sadly missed by all.

Angie’s funeral service will be held at St Faith’s church, Dorstone on Thursday 2nd March 2023 at 2:00pm. Donations if desired made payable to St Faith’s church, Dorstone. C/o Golden Valley Funeral Services, Independent family funeral directors, Wormbridge Court, Herefordshire, HR2 9DH. Tel: 01981 257203.

WILLIAMS Frances Mary (née Piggott) (Molly)

Molly passed away peacefully, at home, on February 8th 2023, aged 94 years. Much loved Mother of Jane, Anne and Tony, Mother-in-Law, Nan and Great Nan.

The funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Monday, March 6th at 2.15pm. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, will be shared between the Alzheimer’s Society and Bromyard Christmas Lights. Enquiries to Emma Bouston Funeral Services, 3 New Road, Bromyard HR7 4AH (01885 489900).

YOUNG Allan (George)

Passed away at Hereford County Hospital on 29th January 2023 aged 89 years. A loving husband to Grace, a much loved Dad to Catherine, David and Ian and grandad to Christina.

A thanksgiving service will be held on 28th February 2023 at 2.30pm at Hereford Baptist Church. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Christian Aid, National Trust for Scotland and Operation Agri may be sent to Bayley Brothers 17-19 Cotterell Street Hereford HR4 0HH 01432 272465.