Hereford Times death notices published Thursday, June 27

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BAYLISS Leonard John

Of Kingswood. Passed away unexpectedly at home on 9th June age 70. Beloved dad to Jilly and Tom, brother to Vera, much-loved grandad to Leo, Holly, Adah, Oliver, Zara and Freya. His infectious laugh will be truly missed by all that knew him.

Funeral service will take place at Cardiff and Glamorgan memorial park and crematorium on 4th July at 2pm. Family flowers only

BENNETT Ann

Passed away peacefully at home on the 13th June, aged 78 with her husband by her side. A much-loved wife of Frank, Mum to Mark, Ian and Paul, much-loved granny to Elysia, Molly, Daisy and Fraya.

Funeral service will be held at Hereford Crematorium on Thursday 4th July at 9.30am. Family flowers only, donations if desired for St Michael’s Hospice may be sent to Bayley Brothers. Tel: 01432 272465.

BEVAN Allan David

Aged 81 years. Passed away peacefully at Hereford County Hospital Sunday 9th June 2024. Beloved son of the late Doris and devoted uncle and great-uncle.

Funeral service followed by interment at St Paul’s Church, Tupsley Hereford on Monday 8th July at 12 noon. Arrangements by Cathedral Funeral Services, 55 St Owen Street, Hereford. HR1 2JQ 01432 340777

BOWN Michael Rex

Of Hanley Castle. Died peacefully at Albion Lodge on June 18th 2024, aged 92 years. A much-loved husband of the late Valerie, father to Sally, Jane and Susan and grandfather to Will, Matthew and Alison.

A celebration of his life will be held at the Church of the Good Shepherd, Hook Common WR8 0AX on Tuesday July 16th at 12 noon. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to The Injured Jockey’s Fund to be sent to Holland’s Funeral Directors, Malvern.

BRIMLEY Lesley Elizabeth

Sadly, after a short illness, passed away on the 17th of June 2024 aged 76 years. Loving wife of Keith. Much-loved mother of Lorna and William and a beloved grandma.

A memorial service will be held at St Margaret’s Church, Wellington on Saturday the 13th of July 2024 at 1:30pm. Bright colours to be worn please. Donations, if desired, to The Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal and St Margaret’s Church. Enquiries to Dawe Brothers (01432) 340200

CLARK Dorothy Elizabeth (Dot)

Of Lyonshall Passed away suddenly and peacefully in her sleep on 9th June 2024. Aged 68 years. Beloved wife of Bob, much-loved mum of Roger, Nigel, James and David. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.

Funeral service will be held at Hereford Crematorium on Thursday 11th July 2024 at 12:15pm. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Midlands Air Ambulance. For further information please contact A.W. Hughes & Son Independent Family Funeral Directors Kington: 01544 370217 Presteigne: 01544 267778

COLLINS Kathleen (Kath) 

Passed away unexpectedly on 7th June 2024 aged 77 years. A loving mum to Sharon, Michelle, Mandy and Peter, also a much-loved sister, nan and friend to many.

The funeral service will be held at Hereford Crematorium on Tuesday 2nd July at 3.15 pm. Family flowers only donations if desired for British Heart Foundation. For further details please contact Dawe Brothers 113-115 Westfaling Street Hereford HR4 0JE 01432 274066.

DAVIES Henry Joseph

Sadly passed away on 16th June 2024 aged 88 years. Beloved husband of Trish. A loving stepfather of David, Gaynor and Andrea.

Funeral service will be held at Hereford Crematorium on Thursday 11th July 2024 at 4:15pm. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Alzheimer’s Research. Enquiries to Dawe Brothers (01432) 274066

EDWARDS Stephen Keith (Beefy)

Of Leominster. Passed away suddenly at home on the 9th June 2024, aged 66 years. Much-loved son of Pat and the late Keith. Brother to Greg, Mandy and Tess. Uncle and great-uncle to many. Will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.

The funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Thursday 4th July at 10.15am. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Midlands Air Ambulance. All enquiries to Leominster Funeralcare, 17 Drapers Lane, Leominster. HR6 8ND (01568) 612225

HARRINGTON Mary Elizabeth

Sadly passed away on 19th June 2024 at Hereford County Hospital aged 76 years following a short illness of pancreatic cancer. Dear wife of John, much-loved mum to Matthew and Emma, devoted gran to Zak, Alice and Poppy. Mary will be sadly missed by all family and friends.

A funeral service will be held at Castle Frome Church on Friday 12th July 2024 at 12 noon. Family flowers only, donations for Pancreatic Cancer UK may be sent to Ledbury Funeral Services, 132 The Homend, Ledbury, HR8 1BZ. Tel: 01531 633388

HARRISON Anne Marie

Sadly passed away on 28th May 2024 aged 65 years. She will be sadly missed by her loving family and all who knew her.

Funeral service will be held at St Martin’s Church, Hereford, on Friday 5th July 2024 at 2pm. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Dogs Trust. Enquiries to Dawe Brothers (01432) 274066.

INGRAM Gwendoline Jane (Babs)

Of Lanarchyfrain Huntington Passed away peacefully on 4th June 2024 aged 98 years. Beloved wife of the late Jim and much-loved mother of Jenny. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.

Service of thanksgiving will take place at Huntington United Reformed Church on Friday 28th June 2024 at 2pm. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to St Michael’s Hospice & Dementia UK. For further information, please contact A.W. Hughes & Son Independent Family Funeral Directors Kington: 01544 370217 Presteigne: 01544 267778

JOHNSON Brian

Sadly passed away on 27th May 2024 aged 81 years. Former landlord of the Ashburton Inn, Ross-on-Wye. Beloved husband of the late Anne. Much-loved father of Geraldine, Susan, Elaine, Karl, and Paul. A very dear granddad to nine children and wonderful great-grandad to 10 children.

Funeral service will be held at St. Michael & All Angels, Mansel Lacy, Herefordshire, HR4 7HQ, on Monday 1st July 2024 at 2:00pm. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to the Midlands Air Ambulance Charity and the Alzheimer’s Society. Enquiries to Dawe Brothers (01432) 274066

JONES William Reginald (Reg)

Formerly of Stone House Farm, Bodenham, passed peacefully on Saturday, 18th May, 2024.

Funeral will be held at Taunton Deane Crematorium on Thursday 27th June at 2pm. No flowers please, but any donation can be made to Winsor Residents Comfort Fund, and would be gratefully received towards activities and entertainment at the Winsor Nursing Home, Minehead. Live cast link available c/o Hedley Price Funeral Directors, Mart Road, Minehead TA24 5BJ Tel. 01643 703111

KENT Geoffrey Edward

Died peacefully at Hill Ash Care Home. He lived in Bartestree for 63 years and started his business in Hereford, ReproduxOffset and Creative labels.

The funeral will be held Hereford Crematorium on Tuesday 16th July at 12.15pm. Flowers welcome or donations if desired to British Heart Foundation. All enquiries to Dawe Brothers 01432 274066

LISTER Ruby Elizabeth (Betty) 

Passed away peacefully at home on Monday 10th June 2024, aged 85 years. A loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister.

A family service of committal will be held at Hereford Crematorium on Monday 8th July 2024 followed by a service of thanksgiving at the church of St Michael and All Angels, Kingsland at 11.15am. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to “Macmillan Cancer Support” (for the work of Macmillan Nurses). All enquiries to Oak Tree Funeral Services: 01568 250030 or 01544 327829

LOCKE Amos Hubert

Of Tarrington. Passed away peacefully at Broomy Hill Nursing Home on June 11th 2024 aged 80 years. A beloved husband of Maureen and father to Deborah. Amos will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

The funeral service will take place at St Bartholomew’s Church, Much Marcle on Wednesday, 10th July 2024 at 1 pm. All flowers welcome or donations, if desired, are for St Michael’s Hospice, Bartestree and may be sent directly to the charity. All enquiries to Ledbury Funeralcare (Hawcutt), Hawcutt House, Bye Street, Ledbury, HR8 2AA. Telephone: 01531 6320

MATTHEW Charles

Good-natured and a true gentleman to the very end, Charles, aged 87, died on the 17th June 2024, in the Hereford County Hospital, with his daughters, Kirsty and Debbie, by his side. Their heartfelt thanks go to all on Garway ward. A beloved husband to the late Hilary (Til), an immensely treasured dad, and a dear grandad to many; who positively touched the lives of all those around him.

To remember Charles, a service will be held at Hereford Crematorium on Thursday 11th July at 11.15 am for all who knew him to celebrate his life. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Alzheimer’s Research UK. All enquiries to Bayley Brothers Funeral Directors 01432 272465.

MILES Keith Arthur (Miler) 

Of Kington. Owner of K.A. Miles Transport Passed away suddenly at home on 8th June 2024, aged 72 years. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.

Funeral service will be held at St Mary’s Church Kington on Friday 12th July 2024, at 12 noon. Followed by a private family burial. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Midlands Air Ambulance. For further information please contact A.W. Hughes & Son Independent Family Funeral Directors Kington: 01544 370217 Presteigne: 01544 267778.

MILLICHAP Christine Ann

Passed away peacefully at home on 16th June 2024 aged 79 years. A beloved wife of the late Brian Millichap. A much-loved mum to Cindy, Kerrie, David and Tony, and a very dear nan, great-nan, mother-in-law and sister. She will be very sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Funeral service will take place at The Priory Church, Leominster on Tuesday 9th July 2024 at 1.00pm, followed by burial in Leominster Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to St Michael’s Hospice or Leominster Shopmobility. All enquiries to Dawe Brothers 01432 274066

O’BRIEN Terence Michael (Terry)

Originally from Bledlow Ridge, Buckinghamshire. Passed away suddenly but peacefully at home on 22th May 2024 aged 79 years. A beloved partner of the late Judith Brown, a much-loved stepdad of Adrian. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Wednesday 3rd July 2024 at 1.15pm. Flowers accepted, or donations if desired to St Michael’s Hospice Hereford. All enquiries to Dawe Brothers 01432 274066

OWEN Betty

Passed away at Hampton Grange Nursing Home. Dearly loved wife of the late Alan, loved mother to Tony and the late Geoffrey.

Funeral service will be held at Cathedral Lady Chapel on Thursday 11th July at 1pm, followed by a service at Hereford Crematorium. Family flowers only please. All enquiries to Bayley Brothers Tel: 01432 272465.

PERRY Ron

Avid bowler of the county of Hereford, passed away peacefully at St Michaels Hospice on Tuesday 18th June 2024 aged 87 years. Beloved husband of Josie. Much-loved father of Kay, Kevin, Gail, and T/L Karen, also a father figure to Darren.

The funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Wednesday 10th July 2024 at 11.15 am. Family flowers only, please. Donations if desired for St Michaels Hospice may be left at the funeral service, or sent to Shayne Hogg Independent Family Funeral Services, 72 Whitecross Road, Hereford HR4 0DG Tel 01432 341871.

PHILLIPS William Thomas (Bill)

Lower Cwmcoched. Peacefully at home with family at his side. Devoted husband to his late wife Jean and greatly loved father, grampy and great-grampy.

Funeral to be held Wednesday 3rd July at 12.00pm at Clodock Church, Longtown. Donations if desired to St Davids Hospice and Blood Cancer UK in memory of Danny. Enquiries to Julian Tooley funeral services.

PREECE Melanie Jane (née Mason)

Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on 2nd June 2024 aged 62 years.

Funeral service will be held on Friday 5th July at Hereford Crematorium at 11:15am. Family flowers only but if desired donations are for St Michael’s Hospice and the Renton Unit. Enquiries to Dawe Brothers Tel (01432) 274 066.

PRITCHARD Ronald James

Sadly Ron passed away on 18th June 2024, dear husband of Beryl, father of Robin and Ian (late), grandad and great-grandad.

Service to be held at Hereford Crematorium on Monday 8th July 2024 at 10.15am. Family flowers only - donations to Cancer Research UK. All enquiries to: Dawe Brothers 01432 274066.

PROSSER Michael David

Unexpectedly passed away at home on the 9th June. Dearly loved husband of Nikolina, much-loved Daddy to Isabelle, brother to Mark. Highly valued in his chosen profession and a friend to many.

Funeral service will be held at Hereford Crematorium Chapel on Friday 5th July at 10.15am followed by burial in Hereford Cemetery. Family flowers only please. All enquiries to Bayley Brothers Tel: 01432 272465.

PULLEN Janet (Jan)

Of New Radnor Formerly of Radnor Arms Passed Away at Home on 21st May 2024. Always loved and dearly missed by all her family and friends.

Funeral Service will be held at Hereford Crematorium on Thursday 4th July 2024 at 1.15pm. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to St Michaels Hospice and Air Ambulance. At the request of the family, please wear bright casual clothing. For further information please contact A.W. Hughes & Son Independent Family Funeral Directors Kington: 01544 370217 Presteigne: 01544 267778

SMITH Inger

Of Canon Pyon Road, Lyde, Hereford and previously of Ross. Beloved wife of the late Dr Brian Smith of Ross on Wye. Much-loved mother of Karen, Tim, Anna and the late Simon and cherished grandmother and great-grandmother. Peacefully on 16th June, aged 90.

Funeral 2pm on 5th July at Burghill Church. Family flowers only please, donations to St Michael’s Hospice Hereford c/o William Bevan Funeral Directors Ross on Wye

TIPTON Richard James

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Richard on 1st June 2024 aged 42 years. Loving son to Caroline and Andrew and brother to Anna. A friend to many and will be sadly missed by all.

Richard’s funeral service will take place at St Michael’s church, Breinton on Monday 8th July 2024 for 2.00pm, followed by burial in the churchyard. Family flowers only by request, donations if desired made payable to “The Trussell Trust” and “Cats Protection, Allensmore” c/o Golden Valley Funeral Services, Wormbridge Court, Herefordshire, HT2 9DH. Tel: 01981 257203.

TULLY Raymond

Sadly passed away on the 15th of June 2024 aged 89 years. Loving husband of the late Elsie. Much-loved father of Christine and Adrian. Beloved grandfather and great-grandfather.

Funeral service will be held at Hereford Crematorium on Wednesday 10th July 2024 at 3:15pm. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Midlands Air Ambulance. Enquiries to Dawe Brothers (01432) 340200.

WATKINS William Stanley (Bill) 

Of Much Cowarne. Ex-employee of Bulmers. Passed away peacefully on 5th June 2024, aged 88 years. Beloved husband of the late Lorraine. Much-loved dad to Sally and the late John.

The funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Wednesday 3rd July at 12.15pm. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired for the British Heart Foundation and the Macmillan Renton Unit at Hereford County Hospital. Enquiries to Emma Bouston Funeral Services, 3 New Road, Bromyard HR7 4AH (01885 489900).

WILLIAMS Raymond John (Ray)

Passed away peacefully at home on Saturday 15th June 2024 aged 78 years. Beloved husband of Tina, father of Tracy and Simon, grandad of Sam, Matthew, Sophie and Cait.

At Ray's request there will be a private cremation, donations in memory of Ray for St Michaels Hospice may be sent to Shayne Hogg Independent Family Funeral Services, 72 Whitecross Road, Hereford HR4 0DG Tel 01432 341871

WINCHESTER Roy Alan

Of Allensmore Peacefully passed away at home on Saturday 15th June 2024, aged 75 years. Devoted husband of Jenny, loving father of James, Dylan and Fay and respected father-in-law. A much-loved and adored grandad.

Roy’s funeral service will be held at Hereford Crematorium on Wednesday 10th July 2024 at 12:15pm. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, made payable to Youth Music or Ewyas Harold Football Club. A collection box will be present on the day or may be sent c/o Cherished Funerals, Independent Family Funeral Directors, Longtown, Hereford, HR2 0LX. Contact Kate Gladwyn 01873 860675.