DAVID BENNETT Of Hereford, but formerly of Lower Welson, Eardisley. Passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, May 7th, aged 69 years. Dave was a retired probation officer, author and volunteer in Hay on Wye, including 'Dial a Ride', the Oxfam Shop and Hay Castle. May he rest in peace. Funeral arrangements by Oak Tree Funeral Services of The Wharf, Eardisley, Tel. 01544 327829

FRANCES LOUISE COPPING Of Hay on Wye. Beloved Mother to James, Coralie and Frances and much loved Grandmother. Died peacefully after a short illness on May 14th aged 86. Funeral Service at St Mary's Church, Clifford on May 22nd, 2020. Immediate family only due to the lockdown. Any donations to Riding for Disabled www.rda.org.uk. Enquiries to C.C. James, Funeral Director, Hengardd, Pontithel, Three Cocks, Brecon. Tel 01497 847410

MARGARET MARY COLWELL Sadly passed away after a long illness, at her home surrounded by her family. She will be deeply missed by her Friends, Family and Neighbours. Family flowers only Donations in memory of Margaret may be made online via https://margaretcolwell.muchloved.com/

DILYS DODSON Formerly of Hampton Park. Peacefully on May 12th, at Charles Court Care Home, aged 83 years. Much loved Mum of Judith, Christine and Angela. A loving and devoted Nan of 8 and Great Nan of 9. A family only cremation to be held.

FLORENCE EDWARDS 'JOAN' Passed away peacefully at Churchill House Nursing Home on Monday, May 11th, 2020, aged 100 years. Beloved Wife of the late Ken Edwards and adored Mum of Ann, Gill and Pat; Gran and Great Gran – known as Nanny Inchmoor to all. Joan will be greatly missed by all her Family and Friends. Private Cremation to take place due to current circumstances. A celebration of her life will be held at The Parish Church of St. George, Orleton at a later date. Donations received in Joan's memory will be shared between St.George's Church and Orleton Methodist Church and can be sent via the Funeral Home. All enquiries please to: Victoria Allen Funeral Services, 8 Charlton Rise, Ludlow SY8 1ND. 01584 879035

MAVIS ENGLAND Aged 81. Passed at Holmer Manor Care Home on May 16th, 2020. Beloved Wife of the late Ron (Baggy) England. Private Cremation at Hereford, a Memorial Service later. Donations direct to Holmer Manor Care Home, HR4 9RE.

TERRY EVANS (TERENCE FREDERICK) Beloved Husband of Maggie (Margaret Rose) A much loved Father, Brother, Grandfather, Father in Law and generally an all-round good guy. Due to the current conditions a 'family only' service will be held at Hereford Crematorium Only family flowers please, donations if desired will be given to Queen Elizabeth Hospital Kidney Patients Association (QEHKPA) (Hereford) For further enquiries please contact A.W.Hughes & Son, Funeral Directors Kington: 01544 370217

PEARL GRIFFITHS Of Kingsacre Road formerly of Tump Lane, passed away peacefully at Hereford Hospital, on Tuesday May 12th, 2020, aged 87 years. A loving Mum to Gail, Ian and Andrew, also a much loved Nan. Will be greatly missed by all. The Funeral Service will be held at Hereford Crematorium on Thursday, May 28th, 2020, at 9.45 a.m. For further details please contact Shayne Hogg Funeral Services, 72 Whitecross Road, Hereford, HR4 0DG.Tel 01432 341871

ELIZABETH HELEN HARDING (Nee AUSTIN) 'BETTY' Passed away peacefully at Charnwood Residential Care Home on Wednesday, May 13th, 2020 aged 88 years. Loving Wife of T/L Ken, a dear Mum to Andrew And T/L Kevin, Step Mum to Audrey, Ian Karina and Mother in Law to Annette Julie Shawn and T/L Ray, will be sadly missed by all the Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren. A private Cremation will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Wednesday, May 27th 2020 at 10.30 am. For further details please contact Shayne Hogg Funeral Services, 72 Whitecross Road, Hereford, HR4 0DG, tel 01432 341871

MARTIN RICHARD HARRIS Of Townsend Farm, Orleton. Sadly passed away on May 15th, 2020, aged 58 years, surrounded by his loving Family at home. Devoted Husband to Diane, much loved Dad of Robert and Chloe. Father in Law to Katie and Cherished Grandad to Florence. Martin will be greatly missed by all his Friends and Family. Private Burial. Enquiries Geoff Hall Funerals, Knighton. Tel. 01547528554.

DAVID HAYWOOD Passed away suddenly on May 9th, 2020, at Hereford Hospital aged 80. A cherished Husband of Gerry and a loving Father to Mark, Clare, Zoe, Ross. A Grandfather to Simon, Kayleigh, Daniel, Luke, Hannah, Oscar, Ralph, Ella, George. A Great Grandfather to Aoife-Rose, Olagh, Oisin. A private Cremation will take place on May 20th, 2020, a Memorial will be held at a later date. David will remain forever in our hearts.

DORCAS BRADLEY HEMMINGS (Nee LOUDEN, FORMERLY TALBOT) Passed away at Stretton Nursing Home on Thursday May 14th aged 84, formerly of Bovingdon Park, Hereford. Wife of the late Ken Hemmings. Mother to David and Dawn and a much loved Grandmother and Great Grandmother. The family would like to thank the Staff at Stretton Nursing Home for their care of Dorcas There will be a private Burial.

HILL ROGER, RUSSELL and MICHAEL It is with great sadness the Hill Family from Ivington, have to announce the death of three of their beloved Brothers. Private Family Cremations will take place and a Service to celebrate their lives will be arranged at a later date.

SUSANNA HOWE Passed away tragically on Tuesday, May 5th, 2020, aged 55 years. Partner of Alan and Mother to Georgia. A private Funeral Service will take at Hereford Crematorium followed by a Memorial Service at a later date. For further enquiries please contact Shayne Hogg Funeral Services, 72 Whitecross Road, Hereford, HR4 0DG. Tel: 01432 341871.

ELSIE VERONICA JAMES Of North Road, Leominster. Elsie passed peacefully away at her home on Tuesday, May 5th, 2020, aged 82 years. Much loved Sister of Marion, Aunt to Linda and well known throughout the town for her lifetimes work at Hintons. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. There will be a private Funeral Service for Elsie, numbers are limited by current Corona virus regulations. The Service will take place at 2.30 p.m., on Thursday, May 28th at the Leominster Cemetery and the Family would be pleased if those wishing to pay their respects lined the road as the cortège made its way into the Cemetery. No flowers please but any donations can be made to St Michael's Hospice and Marie Curie Nurses. All enquiries to R W Mann and Son Funeral Directors. Tel. 01568 612358.

JAMES ROBERT JONES 'JIM' Of Bleddfa. Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother and Uncle, sadly passed away at home with his family around him on Friday, May 15th, 2020, aged 93 years. Private Service for Family only at Hereford Crematorium. A Memorial Service will take place at a future date when circumstances are allowed. For further enquiries of funeral arrangements Please contact AW Hughes & Son on Kington 01544370 217 Presteigne 01544 267778

ALAM SEYMOUR KENT Passed away on 10th May, aged 88 years. Husband to Sonia, Father to Christopher and Alison, Grandfather to Oliver, Alice, Antonia, Clemens and Philip, Great Grandfather to Elvis, Harriet and Nina. At this time a private, family Funeral will be followed by a celebration of Alan's life at a later date. MARGARET DOROTHY McGAUN Sadly passed away at Coldwells House Care Home where she was treated with dignity and compassion during a long, brave fight with Rheumatoid Arthritis and latterly Dementia on Thursday May 14th aged 79 years. A loving Wife, Mother, Sister, Granny and friend who will be greatly missed by so many. A private family funeral will be held but a celebration of Margaret's life is planned for a later date, Enquiries regarding this to celebratingm@gmail.com. Donations in lieu of flowers please to Dementia UK . Any further enquiries to Bayley Brothers 01432 818078

CHARLES WILLIAM MORRIS "BILL" Passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday 10th May, aged 85, after a long battle with cancer. Loving husband to his dear Barbara. Much loved father to Cyril and Julie. Brother to June and the most wonderful grandfather to his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Bill touched the hearts of many and will be deeply missed. Cremation to take place in Hereford on 27th May at 2.15 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to St Michael's Hospice Hereford. Memorial service will be held at St Peter's Church Withington at a later date.

PRUDENCE MORRIS Of Llancillo Court, Pandy. Aged 72. Passed away peacefully on May 13th, 2020 at Birch Hall, Avenbury, surrounded by her family. Devoted Wife of nearly 50 years to John. Loving Mother to Sue and Ali. Dear Mother in Law to Bob and much loved Nan to Edward, Scarlett and Harry. Special thanks to Herefordshire Hospice at Home and their dedicated Team. Due to current restrictions, a private graveside service will be held at Clodock, Longtown.

MOLLY MULLINGER (Nee WANKLYN) Peacefully passed away at Stretton Nursing Home on May 8th, aged 94 years. Devoted Wife of the late Victor. A much loved Mum, Mother in Law, Sister, Gran, Great Rran and Aunty who will be dearly missed. Due to the current situation, a private burial will take place at Stoke Lacy Church for immediate family only. A Memorial Service will be arranged at a later date to celebrate Molly's life. Family flowers may be sent to Dawe Brothers. If desired, donations made be made online for The Alzheimers Society at https://mollymullenger.muchloved.com/

JEAN NEWMAN (Nee SMITH) Passed away peacefully on May 2nd, 2020 aged 83 years. Loving Wife to the late Ernie, devoted Mum to Stella and the late Claire, Cherished Grandmother, Great Grandmother and Sister Private funeral service will take place due to Covid19 restrictions. For any further details please call Abbotsfield Funeral Directors 01432 356445

FREDERICK NICHOLLS On May 12th, 2020, age 84, Fred died peacefully in Hampton Grange Dementia Home. Husband of Doreen and loving Uncle to Kevin, Christopher and Adrian, also Adrian's Wife Denise. A private funeral will be held on May 27th, at Hereford Crematorium. May he rest in peace. Shayne Hogg Funeral Services, 72 Whitecross Road, Hereford HR4 0DG tel 01432 341871

ELIZABETH PARTRIDGE 'LIZ' Passed away peacefully on May 10th, 2020 aged 65 years. Much loved Mum and Granny. Funeral Service to be attended by family only. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Blackmarston School. Enquiries to Dawe Brothers (01432) 340200

MONTAGUE RICHARD PASSEY 'MONTY' Of Tenbury Wells, passed away peacefully on May 7th, 2020 after a brave battle. Aged 76 years. Beloved Husband of Sue, much loved Dad of Stuart and Ian. He will be sadly missed by all his Family and Friends. Due to the current situation a private service will take place at Wyre Forest Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in memory of Monty will be given to Cancer Research UK. Enquiries to A.H.Caldicott & Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, 15 Market Street, Tenbury Wells, Worcs. WR15 8BH Tel: 01584 810281.

KATHLEEN JEAN ROUSE 'JEAN' Of Kington. Passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 16th, 2020. Aged 85 years. Wife of the late Peter. Loving Aunt, Great Aunt and Great Great Aunt. She will be sadly missed by all her Family and Friends. For further enquiries please contact A.W.Hughes & Son Funeral Directors Kington: 01544 370217 Presteigne: 01544 267778

JEAN MARIE SOUTH Of Leominster Jean passed peacefully away at St Michael's Hospice on Friday, May 8th, 2020, aged 84 years. Beloved Wife of The Late Tony, Loving Mother of Maureen and Robert, and Grandmother of Naomi and Imogen. There will be a private funeral service for Jean with hopes of a memorial service later on in the year. Donations in memory of Jean are to be sent to St Michael's Hospice. All enquiries to R W Mann and Son Funeral Directors, Tel. 01568 612358. NORAH TADAY Passed away peacefully in her sleep at Brockington Care Home, on Wednesday 6th May, aged 89 years. Loving wife of the late Frank Taday. Dear mother to Christine, Phillip and Christopher, and mother-in-law to Adrian, Helen and Jenny. She will be missed by her grandchildren Steven, Elsa, Freya, Alex, Emily and Amy. There will be a private cremation on Tuesday 26th May at 1.30 p.m. at Hereford Crematorium, family flowers only. Followed by a service for the celebration of her life at a later date

ELIZABETH TALBOYS Elizabeth Talboys passed away peacefully at her daughter's home in Llanelli, South Wales surrounded by her family on Wednesday, April 29th, 2020, aged 83 years. Loving Wife of the late Eric, much loved Mother of Beverley and Ian, Mother in Law to Huw and Karen, beloved Grandmother (Nana) of Ewan, Grant and Amy, loving Sister, Aunty and Friend. Will be sadly missed by all. A private family Funeral will take place at Hereford Crematorium, at 12.45 pm on Tuesday, May 19th, with a Celebration of Elizabeth's life to be arranged later in the year. Further enquiries to Anthony Inkin & Paul Deans Privately Owned Funeral Directors. Tel: 01792 897710

NORMAN THOMSON Passed away peacefully on May 8th 2020 age 88 years Norman will be missed by all family and friends Normans funeral service will be private and held under the guidance of Covid19 restrictions. For any further details please contact Abbotsfield Funeral Directors 01432 356445

JOHN THOMAS TONG Of Leominster. Passed away suddenly at home on May 6th, 2020, aged 78 years. Loving Partner to Maggie, much loved Father, Father in Law, Brother, Grandad and Great Grandad. Will be sadly missed by all. A private Service to take place due to current restrictions. All enquiries to Leominster Funeralcare, 17 Drapers Lane, Leominster, HR6 8ND. Tel. 01568 612225.

JANE WALSH (née BATTERHAM) of Presteigne died on 11th May 2020. Her daughter Hannah was by her side. She will be dearly missed by her son Joseph, her daughter, her many friends and her loving family. A private burial will take place at Offa's Orchard in Gladestry, and a celebration of Jane's life held at a later date. Funeral arrangements by A W Hughes & Son Presteigne: 01544 267778 Kington: 01544 370217

DIANNE WILLIAMS Of Redhill Passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday May 13th, 2020 aged 82 years. Beloved Mum of Joanne And Paul, a cherished Nan and great Nan, also an adored Sister, will be greatly missed by all. The Funeral Service will be held at Hereford Crematorium on Friday May 22nd, 2020 at 9.45 am. For further details please contact Shayne Hogg Funeral Services, 72 Whitecross Road, Hereford HR4 0DG, tel 01432 341871

KEITH WORSLEY Passed peacefully away, after a long illness bravely borne, at Hereford County Hospital on 11th May, 2020, aged 82 years. Devoted Husband of Ann, Beloved Father of Karen, Kevin, Martyn and Michael and Father-in-law to Shaun, Ceri, Louise and Polly. Treasured Grandaddy to Laura, Jade, Zac, Alex, Toby, Zara, Jed and Bryce. Always remembered as he climbs his final mountain… Forever in our hearts. Private cremation to be held.