Hereford Times death notices published Thursday, February 1

Richard and Anne Rhodes, who were retired from Hereford Cathedral School and Hereford Cathedral Junior School, died within a week of each other after short illnesses.

Below are all of the death notices published in the Hereford Times on Thursday, February 1.

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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

BASHAM James (Jim)

Of Ludlow, formerly of Richards Castle. Passed away peacefully 12th January 2024, aged 87 years old. Loved and dearly missed by all his family and friends.

Funeral service to take place at Hereford Crematorium, on Thursday 1st February 2.15pm. Family flowers only please. Kind donations received in Jim’s memory will be given to the RNLI. All enquiries please to Victoria Allen Funeral Services, 8 Charlton Rise, Ludlow, SY8 1ND, 01584 879035.

BEW Jonathan Malcolm

Sadly passed away suddenly in the early hours of the 8th January 2024, aged 58 years. He is deeply missed by his entire family.

The funeral service will be held Thursday 1st February 2024 10:15am at Hereford Crematorium, all that knew Jon are welcome. The dress will be in black. Family Flowers only. Donations to the RNLI. For all enquiries please contact Bayley Brothers Tel: 01432 272465 The family would like to thank paramedics for all of their efforts.

BRADLEY Beatrice Nadine (nee Neville)

Of Presteigne Passed Away on 28th December 2023 at Hereford County Hospital. Beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who will be sadly missed.

A service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Friday 9th February 2024 at 11:15am. This will be followed by a service of thanksgiving at St Andrew’s Church Presteigne at 2.00pm. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, will be split between Presteigne Surgery and St Andrew’s Church. For further information, please contact A.W. Hughes & Son Independent Family Funeral Directors Kington: 01544 370217 Presteigne: 01544 267778

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.

CLARKE Violet Doreen

Passed away peacefully on 7th January 2024, aged 96 years. Beloved wife of the late Derek, a much-loved aunt and great-aunt. She will be sadly missed by all.

The funeral will take place at The Baptist Church, Commercial Road, Hereford, on Thursday 1st February at 12.45pm, followed by a burial at St Paul’s Churchyard. Family flowers only, donations if desired to St Michael’s Hospice. All enquiries to Dawe Brothers (01432) 274066.

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 friend to many and 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, Independant Family Funeral Directors, Wormbridge Court, Herefordshire, HR2 9DH Tel 01981 257203

EDWARDS Keith John

Died peacefully at home on 15th. January 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 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

GILES Ronald George (Ron)

Passed away peacefully at home on January 22nd 2024, aged 89 years. Much-loved husband of Judy.

The funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Wednesday, February 7th at 4.15pm. Please say your goodbye on a sea of colour. Donations in lieu of flowers to be divided between St. Michael’s Hospice and The Dogs Trust. Enquiries to Emma Bouston Funeral Services, 3 New Road, Bromyard HR7 4AH (01885 489900).

GWATKIN Bridget

Of Evenjobb Court Passed away on 9th January 2024 aged 86 years. Wife of the late John, much loved Mother and Grandmother. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.

Funeral service will take place at Evancoyd Church on Thursday 1st February 2024 at 12 noon. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired to, Evenjobb Village Hall and Evancoyd Church. For further information, please contact A.W. Hughes & Son Independent Family Funeral Directors Kington: 01544 370217 Presteigne: 01544 267778

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.

HILL Daphne Ann

Passed away peacefully on the 28th of December 2023. Beloved wife of the late ‘Tony’. Loving mother, sister and grandmother. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends.

The funeral service will be held at Hereford Crematorium on Friday 2nd February 2024 at 2.15 pm. Family flowers only, please. Donations if desired will be given to The Midlands Air Ambulance service. For further information, please contact Oak Tree Funeral Services Independent Family Funeral Directors Leominster: 01568 250030 Eardisley/Kington: 01544 327829.

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.

JONES Lilian

A much-loved sister. Passed away on 26th January 2024 at Credenhill Care Home. Will be greatly missed by Carol, Pauline and the late June, nieces and nephews.

No service by Lilian’s request. Close family only. No flowers. Donations to Cinnamon Trust for Animals. All enquiries to S A Evans, Telephone :01432 273736

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 Michaels Church on the day or can be sent c/o Ledbury Funeral Services, 132 The Homend, Ledbury, HR81BZ. All enquiries please contact 01432 633388.

MARTIN Derrick Anthony

Passed away peacefully on 7th January, 2024 aged 94 years with his wife and daughters by his side. Devoted husband of Eileen (Lea) beloved father of Sharron and Lindsey and son-in-laws Malcolm and Michael, also grandsons Sam and Ben and partners Jo and Kay and his six great-grandchildren. He will be so deeply missed by all his family.

Church burial service at Bockleton Church on Thursday 1st February, 2024 at 2 p.m. Flowers welcome or donations if desired to Cancer Research UK. Enquiries to A.H. Caldicott & Sons, Funeral Directors, 15 Market Street, Tenbury Wells, WR15 8BH. Tel. 01584 810281

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

MORGAN Rosemary (Joy) 

It is with great sadness that Gareth, Sarah, and David announce the loss of their mother Rosemary ‘Joy’ Morgan, who passed away on January 4th.

Her funeral was held at Eardisley Church at 12.00 on Friday 2nd of February. The service was followed by the wake at The New Strand pub, Eardisley. Donations to Woodland Trust/Prospect Hospice in Swindon or flowers if you prefer.

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.

PERKS Gail Louise

Much-loved daughter of Ian and Lorraine Fraser. Loving wife of Richard. Gail sadly passed away on 31st December with her family at her side. She will be so missed by her relatives and her many friends and colleagues.

The funeral service will be held at Hereford Crematorium on Thursday 8th February at 1.15 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations to a Charity of your choice. All enquiries to S A Evans Funeral Directors Telephone: 01432 273736.

PRICE Margaret Elizabeth

Passed away peacefully on 3rd January 2024, aged 91 years. Loving wife of the late Denis and 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.

PROBERT Norma

Passed away peacefully on 9th January 2024, aged 90 years. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth, much-loved mother of Steve, Mark and Sue. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.

The funeral will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Friday 9th February 2024 at 2.15pm. Family flowers only, donations if desired to Alzheimer’s Society. All enquiries to Dawe Brothers (01432) 274066.

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

RIDGWAY John Anthony

Passed away peacefully aged 86 years. Loving husband of Margaret. Much-loved dad to Philip. Beloved grandad, uncle, and cousin. Loved by all his family.

Funeral service will be held at Hereford Crematorium on Wednesday 7th February 2024 at 11.15am. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to St Michael’s Hospice. Enquiries to Dawe Brothers (01432) 274066

STEWART Dawn Elizabeth (nee Kinsey)

Of Much Dewchurch Sadly passed away on 12th January 2024 at Hereford County Hospital after a short illness. Loving wife to Wilf, amazing mum to Andrew, Clare and Nick, cherished sister to Aston, Duncan and Richard, dearly loved Nan to Katie, Josh, Max, Cyprus, Robert and Tristyn and great-nan to Joseph and Alba. Dawn will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

The funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Thursday 1st February 2024 at 3.15pm. This will be a celebration of her life. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, will be shared between Dawn’s favourite charities; Midlands Air Ambulance Charity, Guide Dogs for the Blind Association and St Michael’s Hospice. There will be a donation box at the funeral service or donations may be sent c/o Cherished Funerals, Independent Family Funeral Directors, Longtown, Hereford, HR2 0LX. Contact Kate Gladwyn 01873 860675.

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.

THOMAS Leonard Wilfred George (Len)

Of Hereford, previously of Leominster. Passed away peacefully on 15th January 2024, aged 77 years. Loving husband of the late Maureen. Father to Barbara, Andrew and Mark and grandfather to Abigail and Naomi.

A memorial service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Thursday 8th February at 3.15pm. Donations in lieu of flowers to be divided between the British Heart Foundation and Midlands Air Ambulance. All enquiries to Leominster Funeralcare, 17 Drapers Lane, Leominster. HR6 8ND (01568) 612225

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).