ROGER KEITH TRILLO BRIGHT Of Garth Lane Knighton Peacefully at home on March 19th 2020 aged 88 years Private Burial There wil be a celebration of Roger’s life later in the year Enquiries Geoff Hall Funerals Knighton 01547 528554

DEBRA ANN BROWN ‘DEBBIE’ After a brave battle with cancer, Debbie passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 14th aged 56 years old. Beloved Daughter of Diana and the late Colin. A much loved Sister of Stephen, Aunt to Stacey and Rebecca. A loyal friend to Norma. Rest in peace my angel. Funeral Service to be held at Hereford Cemetery on Thursday, April 2nd, 2020 at 2.00 pm, graveside service only. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to St Michael’s Hospice. Enquiries to Dawe Brothers (01432) 274066

HELEN JOYCE COLAM Passed away peacefully at Brockington House Care Home on March 21st 2020, aged 94 years. Helen will be sadly missed by her loving Friends and Family A Private Cremation Service will take place and further details of a Memorial Service to celebrate Helen’s life will be issued at a later date. For any enquiries please call Bayley Brothers Funeral Directors, 17-19 Cotterell Street, Hereford HR4 0HH

WILLIAM DALLOW Passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, March 18th, 2020. A much loved Husband of Angela, devoted Father to Simon, James and Charley. Grandfather to Evie. A private Family Service will be held. Family flowers only. For further enquires please contact Bayley Brothers Funeral Directors, 17-19 Cotterell Street, Hereford, HR4 0HH. Tel: 01432 272465

MARGARET ROSE DITCHFIELD Left us peacefully on March 18th, 2020, at St Michael’s Hospice aged 84, with her Children beside her. Beloved Wife of Joe, precious Mum to Gail, Craig, Darren and Clayton and proud Nan, Great Nan and Great Great Nan to many. Service at Hereford Crematorium at 1.30 p.m., on Tuesday, March 31st, 2020. The Hearse will leave Stanberrow Road at approx. 1.15 p.m. Donations if desired to Breast Cancer research may be sent to Cathedral Funeral Services Limited, 55 St Owen Street, Hereford, HR1 2JQ. Tel. 01432 340777

MARY ERNEST Passed away at 5.05am, March 11th, age 89. Loved by her Husband Michael, Daughters Sarah and Polly and Grandchildren Sebastian, Robyn, Harrie, Felix, Rory, Ollie and Meg. An inspirational woman; stalwart member and promoter of Hereford U3A and true friend of The Courtyard Centre for The Arts. The burial will be at Humber Woodland of Remembrance. Date to be confirmed.

HARRELD ESSIE Passed away peacefully at home on March 3rd, 2020. Leaving behind his loving Wife Pat. The Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, April 2nd, 2020 at Hereford Crematorium at 11.15am. Donations please for The British Heart Foundation. Pat has decided we will all meet up in better times to have a drink and share our memories of Essie. All enquiries to Dawe Brothers 01432 274066

JOHN EDWARD HARGEST Of Burghill Passed away on March 2nd, 2020 aged 83 years. A much loved Brother The Funeral will take place on Tuesday April 7th, Hereford Crematorium at 12.45pm Family flowers only and donations in memory of John to benefit Burghill Church

MARY ANN HELME Of Dilwyn. Passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 22nd, 2020. Loving wife of the late Michael. Due to current restrictions a private family service will take place. Family flowers only but donations in memory of Mary for St Michael’s Hospice may be sent to the Funeral Directors. Funeral arrangements by Oak Tree Funeral Services, 6 Castle Close, Eardisley, HR3 6NL. Tel. 01544 327829

KEN JONES Passed away peacefully on March 21st 2020 aged 69 years old. Loving Husband, Father and Grandfather. Funeral service attended by family only. In lieu of flowers, donations if desired to St. Michael’s Hospice. Enquiries to Dawe Brothers (01432) 340200

MAVIS JEAN JONES Of Kingsland Mavis sadly passed away on Sunday, March 8th, 2020, aged 87 years. Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother. Family only Funeral Service. Donations, if wished, are to be sent to St Michael’s Hospice via R W Mann and Son Funeral Directors, Leominster, HR6 8DP. BILLY JOSEPH Sadly passed away at St. Michael’s Hospice March 17th, aged 75 years. Much loved and missed Husband, Father and Grandfather. Funeral service to take place at Hereford Crematorium Chapel, Wednesday April 1st at 9.45am, followed by Burial. In lieu of donations, flowers accepted. All enquiries to Dawe Brothers 01432 274066

HILARY DOREEN KNIGHT Died peacefully on March 16th 2020 at Hereford County Hospital much loved Sister Auntie and Godmother A private Committal service will be held at Hereford Crematorium followed by a service of thanksgiving and remembrance later in the year Details to follow All enquiries to Bayley Brothers Hereford

JOHN LAMB Age 75 of Hereford passed away peacefully at home on March 14th, 2020. Adored Husband, Father, Grand and Greatest Grand. In our hearts forever we love you always. Funeral Service to be held at Hereford Crematorium April 3rd, 3 p.m. Unfortunately due to present circumstances a celebration of John’s life will have to be held at a later date. Family flowers only please. Any donations can be made to Macmillan Cancer Support.

RUSSELL McGOWAN ‘RUSS’ Of T R McGowan General Builder, Pembridge Passed away on Wednesday, March 4th, 2020, aged 69 years Much loved and missed by all his Family. Private Cremation Service, followed by a celebration of Russ’s life which will be arranged at a later date. For further enquiries please contact A.W.Hughes & Son Funeral Directors Kington: 01544 370217 Presteigne: 01544 267778

DEREK GEORGE MELLINGS Passed away at Hereford Hospital on Tuesday March 10th 2020 aged 88. Family flowers only, Donations in memory of Derek to benefit Air Ambulance and Children With Cancer UK. For Funeral details please contact R W Mann & Son Funeral Directors on 01568 612358.

IAN NEVILLE Passed away peacefully at home on March 17th, 2020 aged 66 years. Loving Husband, Father and Grandfather. Ian will be missed by all who knew him. Funeral Service to take place on April 6th, 2020, at 11.15am Hereford Crematorium. Family flowers only please donations if desired for St Michael’s Hospice. Any further details please contact Abbotsfield Funeral Directors 01432 356445

JOHN WALTER NEWMAN (ex Mayor of Hereford) Passed away peacefully on March 9th, 2020 at Hereford Hospital aged 81 years, John will be missed by Family, Friends and the Community. The Funeral Service will be held on April 8th, 2020 11.15 am at Hereford Crematorium, In light of the current situation we ask that only close family and friends attend the service. Donations are welcome for St Michael’s Hospice. For any further details please contact Abbotsfield Funeral Directors 01432 356445

JOAN MARGARET NORTON Sadly passed away at Hereford County Hospital on March 13th, 2020 aged 91 years. Beloved Wife of the late Eric. Loved and greatly missed by everyone who knew her. Funeral Service to be held at Hereford Crematorium on Thursday, April 2nd,at 3pm. At Joan`s request please do not wear black. Donations if desired to The Renton Unit at Hereford County Hospital. All enquiries to: Dawe Brothers 01432 274066

BRENDA PARRY Due to the current situation, Brenda’s funeral service will now be private. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Enquiries to Emma Bouston Funeral Services, 50 High Street, Bromyard HR7 4AE (01885 489900)

HAROLD PLUMB Sadly passed away at Ross Community Hospital on March 11th, 2020, aged 88 years. Loving Husband, Father and Friend. Funeral Service shall take place at Hereford Crematorium on Friday, April 3rd at 2.15 p.m. Please note that during this unsettled period we are implementing recommended precautions surrounding Covid- 19. All enquiries to Bayley Brothers Funeral Directors Hereford. Tel. 01432 272465.

ALFRED THOMAS BASIL PREECE ‘BASS’ Passed peacefully away at The Weir Nursing Home on March 5th 2020 aged 81. The Funeral will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Tuesday March 31st 2020, at 11.15am. Family flowers only. Donations in memory of “Bass” to benefit Air Ambulance and Cancer Research UK.”

ELWYN PRICE Of Clyro. Suddenly passed away in the comfort of his own home, aged 76 years, on March 14th, 2020. Much loved Husband, Brother, Father and Grandfather. In our thoughts forever and sadly missed. A private Family Service will be held at the graveside, on Saturday, March 28th, 2020, at St Michael and All Angels Church, Clyro, at 2 p.m. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date for all to attend. Donations if so desired, may be given to Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal or Clyro Church yard, c/o CC James Funeral Director Hengardd, Pontithel, Brecon. Telephone: 01497 847410.

ASHLEY RUMSEY Family man, dear friend and serial joker, cruelly taken from us on March 7th, following a courageous battle where he fought and joked right until the end. Ashley would not want this to be a time of mourning, but a time to positively focus your attention on the here and now, to your loved ones and to follow his code which would be to enjoy each day as if it were your last. In terms of a Funeral Service; it has to remain a closed event for immediate family (Covid 19 ) Ashley will get the send off that he deserves but please for the moment keep hold of those memories and a service will be arranged at a later date. All enquiries to S A Evans, 23-24 Gaol Street, Hereford, HR1 2HU Telephone: 01432 273736

BRENDA SADLER (nee EVANS) Of Upton Bishop. Passed away peacefully on March 17th, 2020. Beloved Mother, Grandma and Great Grandmother. Donations, if desired, in memory of Brenda are for The West Midlands Air Ambulance and may be sent to William Bevan Funeral Directors, 16 Old Gloucester Road, Ross on Wye, HR9 5JG. Tel. 01989 562092.

SALLY ANN VALIERE SMITH (nee OXLADE) Passed away peacefully on March 16th, 2020 at Hazlehurst Nursing Home Ross on Wye, aged 83. Wonderful Wife to the late David Smith BEM and Mother to Adrian, Joshua and Benjamin. Much loved Grandmother to Jacob, Lucus and Roberta. A private Family Funeral will take place. For further information please contact Bayley Brothers Hereford Ltd, Cotterell St, Hereford. Tel. 01432 272465

COLIN SYLVESTER GEORGE STRICKLAND Of Pembridge Passed away on Sunday, February 29th, 2020, aged 86 years Private Cremation Service followed by a celebration service which will be arranged at a later date. For further enquiries please contact A.W.Hughes & Son Funeral Directors Kington: 01544370217 Presteigne: 01544 267778

ELIZABETH TALBOT ‘BINKIE’ Sadly passed away peacefully at St Michael’s Hospice, Hereford on March 16th, 2020 aged 84 years. Much loved Wife of David and beloved Mother of Patrick and Sarah. The Funeral Service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Wednesday, April 1st, 2020 at 11.15 am. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired to St Michael’s Hospice, Hereford c/o Abbotsfield Funeral Directors, Monkmoor Street, Hereford HR1 2DX

HELEN LUCRETIA WOOD-COLE ‘LUCRETIA’Passed away peacefully at home on Mothering Sunday morning. Beloved Wife, Mum, Nan and Great Nan. For further enquiries contact Golden Valley Funeral Services. Tel. 01981 257203.