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Stephen Essery

Suddenly on Monday 22nd June at his home, Stephen of Tycroes passed away. 

Much loved husband of Ruth, devoted father of Joanna and Mark, dear father in law of Stephen and Donna, adored Dats of Ryan, Noah, Kezia, Joel, Elis, Isla and Will.

Forever with his Lord. 

Funeral on Thursday 9th July. Service at Moriah Chapel, Tycroes at 11.00am followed by interment at the Evangelistic Hall burial ground. 

Family flowers only. Donations, in lieu, if so desired either to Zac’s Place or The New Tribes Mission kindly received by the Funeral Directors, Hywel Griffiths, Bwtrimawr, 39 Betws Road, Betws, Ammanford, SA18 2HE or via the Just Giving link:

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Passed away on:
22-06-2026

Sherrill Virginia Thomas

Peacefully on Tuesday 2nd June at Morriston Hospital, Swansea, Sherrill of James Street, Ystradgynlais, sadly passed away.

Much loved wife of the late John Desmond, loving mother of David Anthony and Darren, dear mother in law of Miriam and Lisa, proud grandmother of Jonathan, Gemma, Iestyn, Haf, Llyr, Elin and Tesni and an adored great grandmother.

Funeral on Thursday 2nd July. Service at Morriston Crematorium at 12.00 noon.

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired to Kidney Research Wales kindly received by the Funeral Directors, Hywel Griffiths and Sons, Bwtrimawr, 39 Betws Road, Betws, Ammanford. SA18 2HE or via the Just Giving page.

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Passed away on:
02-06-2026

Geoffrey Alan Clement Grove (Geoff)

Peacefully on Sunday 24th of May at his home in Capel Hendre, Geoff originally of Gower passed away. 

Much loved husband of the late Dilys, devoted step father of Kim, Thomas and Julie and a cherished grandfather and great grandfather.  

Funeral on Tuesday 16th June.  Service at Llanelli Crematorium at 11.00am, followed by light refreshments at the Kings Head, Capel Hendre.

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to Kidney Research Wales will be kindly received by Hywel Griffiths & Son, Funeral Directors, Bwtrimawr, 39 Betws Road, Betws, Ammanford, SA18 2HE. Tel: (01269) 593637 or through the Just Giving link

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Passed away on:
24-05-2026

Gloria Marlene Smith

Sadly on 28th April at Glanmarlais Care Home, Gloria originally of Tirydail passed away. 

Much loved wife of the late Alan, loving mother of Cheryl, Wendy and the late Dawn, dear mother in law of Phil and Nishan, adored Gran of Darcy, Rhian and Rhodri, Aled and Ceri, and Samantha, cherished great grandmother of Tomi and Liwsi and beloved sister of the late Linda and Heather. 

Funeral on Tuesday 26th May. Service at Llanelli Crematorium at 1.00pm. You are warmly invited to join the family for light refreshments at 53 Dyffryn Road, Ammnanford after the service. 

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired to Cancer Research Wales kindly received by the Funeral Directors, Hywel Griffiths and Sons, Bwtrimawr, 39 Betws Road, Ammanford, SA18 2HE or via the Just Giving page

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Passed away on:
28-04-2026

Bryan Jones

Peacefully on Thursday 30th April 2026 at Prince Philip Hospital, Llanelli, Bryan of Margaret Street, Ammanford.

Beloved husband of the late Mair and a cherished uncle of Wendy. Bryan will be sadly missed by his family and friends.

Funeral on Wednesday 20th May, service at Llanelli Crematorium at 4.00pm.

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to ‘Asthma and Lung UK’ kindly received by Hywel Griffiths and Sons, Funeral Directors, Bwtrimawr, 39 Betws Road, Betws, Ammanford SA18 2HE.

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Passed away on:
30-04-2026

Eirlys Thomas

Sadly on Tuesday 28th April at her home in Ammanford, Eirlys passed away.

Much loved wife of the late Eric, devoted mother of Philip and Petra, loving Mam of Genna and Dan, April, Cellan and Alex, adored great Mam of Ruby, Joey, Hunter and Lottie. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.

Funeral on Wednesday 20th May.  Service at the Chapel of Rest, Bwtrimawr, Betws at 2.00pm followed by interment at the Evangelistic Hall Burial Ground, Tycroes.

Flowers may be given and to be sent to the Chapel of Rest, Bwtrimawr, Betws by 9am on the morning of the funeral or donations may be given either to the District Nurses or Breast Cancer UK kindly received by the Funeral Directors, Hywel Griffiths and Sons, 39 Betws Road, Ammanford, SA18 2HE or through the Just Giving link.

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Passed away on:
28-04-2026

Debra Elaine Watkins (Debbie)

Sadly on Monday 20th April 2026 at Glangwili Hospital, Debbie, of Treforis, Betws originally of Ashgrove, Ammanford passed away. 

Much loved daughter of Mair and the late Glyn, loving mother of Sara, Bethan and Rhys, dear mother in law of Jamie, Daniel and Fiona, devoted grandmother of Lowri, Celyn, Cai and Rhydian, caring sister of Emyr and the late Graham, proud aunt of Chloe and the late Rhydian and a proud niece of Eric. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. 

Funeral on Tuesday 19th May. Service at Llanelli Crematorium at 1.00pm. You are warmly invited to join the family for light refreshments after the service at Llandybie Rugby Club. 

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired to Glangwili ITU kindly received by the Funeral Directors, Hywel Griffiths and Sons, 39 Betws Road, Ammanford, SA18 2HE or through the Just Giving link

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Passed away on:
20-04-2026

Marian Thomas (Marian Pantyffynnon)

Suddenly but peacefully on Tuesday 21st April at Glangwili Hospital, Carmarthen, surrounded by her family, Marian passed away.

Loving and loyal wife to Ieuan for 62 years, devoted mother of David and Glyn, respected mother in law of Carla and cherished and caring grandmother of Celyn, Tali and Erin.

Funeral on Friday 15th May. Service at Moriah Chapel, Tycroes at 2.00pm followed by interment at the Chapel Cemetery.

Family flowers only. Further enquiries to Hywel Griffiths and Son, Funeral Directors, Bwtrimawr, 39 Betws Road, Ammanford SA18 2HE. 

Yn sydyn ond yn dawel ar ddydd Mawrth 21ain o Ebrill yn Ysbyty Glangwili, gyda’i theulu o’i hamgylch, hunodd Marian.

Gwraig gariadus a ffyddlon Ieuan am 62 mlynedd, mam annwyl David a Glyn, mam yng nghyfraith barchus Carla a mamgu ofalgar a thyner Celyn, Tali ac Erin.

Angladd ddydd Gwener 15fed o Fai. Gwasanaeth yng Nghapel Moreia, Tycroes am 2.00 y prynhawn, cleddir ym mynwent y Capel.

Blodau’r teulu’n unig. Ymholiadau pellach i Hywel Griffiths a’i Feibion, Trefnwyr Angladdau, Bwtrimawr, 39 Betws Road, Betws, Ammanford SA18 2HE.

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Passed away on:
21-04-2026

Daniel Aeron Williams

(Aeron Nant Y Ffin)

Yn dawel ddydd Mercher 22ain o Ebrill yn Ysbyty Treforys, Abertawe, hunodd Aeron, Fferm Nant Y Ffin, Capel Isaac. 

Gŵr annwyl y ddiweddar Joyce, tad cariadus Helen, Janet, Eleri, Enid ac Eifion, tad yng nghyfraith parchus Eurig, Craig, Damion, Wyn a Lisa, tadcu ffyddlon Rhydian, Rhys, Harri, Amy, Sioned, Lowri, Luke, Steffan, Joshua, Osian, Hana a’r ddiweddar Ffion. Gwelir ei golled yn fawr gan ei deulu a’I ffrindiau oll. 

Angladd ddydd Mercher 13eg o Fai 2026. Gwasanaeth cyhoeddus yn Amlosgfa Llanelli am 11.00 y bore. Estynnir croeso i chi ymuno â’r teulu am luniaeth ysgafn wedi’r gwasanaeth yn Neuadd Goffa, Salem, SA19 7LY.

Blodau’r teulu yn unig. Derbynnir cyfraniadau, os dymunir tuag at ‘Ysbyty Treforus’, sieciau yn daladwy i ‘Swansea Bay Health Charities’ drwy law y Trefnwyr Angladdau, Hywel Griffiths a’i Feibion, 39 Heol y Betws, Rhydaman, SA18 2HE neu drwy’r ddolen Just Giving.


Peacefully on Wednesday 22nd of April at Morriston Hospital, Swansea, Aeron, of Nant Y Ffin Farm, Capel Isaac, sadly passed away. 

Beloved husband of the late Joyce, loving father of Helen, Janet, Eleri, Enid and Eifion, respected father-in-law of Eurig, Craig, Damion, Wyn and Lisa, devoted grandfather of Rhydian, Rhys, Harri, Amy, Sioned, Lowri, Luke, Steffan, Joshua, Osian and Hana and the late Ffion. He will be sadly missed by all his family and all his friends. 

Funeral on Wednesday 13th May 2026. Public service at Llanelli Crematorium at 11.00am. You are warmly invited to join the family for light refreshments after the service at the Memorial Hall, Salem, SA19 7LY.

Family flowers only. Donations, in lieu, if so desired to Morriston Hospital, cheques made payable to ‘Swansea Bay Health Charities’ kindly received by the Funeral Directors, Hywel Griffiths and Sons, 39 Betws Road, Ammanford, SA18 2HE or via the Just Giving link.

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Passed away on:
22-04-2026

Margaret Brenda Hopkin

Peacefully on Friday 17th April 2026, Margaret of Cefn Road, Bonymaen, Swansea, passed away at Hengoed Court Care Home after a short illness.

Devoted wife of the late Hopkin Hopkin, adoring mum of Estelle and the late Eira, Cynthia and Robert Beynon, cherished mother-in-law to the late Jeff Davies, sister of the late Elizabeth (Betty) Weaver and loving grandmother of Laura and her husband Andrew, Stacey and Elis and great grandmother of Archie, Evie, Isla, Ollie and Noah. Sadly missed by all her family and friends.

Family funeral to be held at 1pm on Monday 11th May 2026 followed by interment at Adulum Chapel, Cefn Road, Bonymaen, Swansea SA1 7HH.  A Service of Remembrance followed by refreshments will be held at 2pm at Morgans Hotel, Somerset Place, Swansea SA1 1RR where all are welcome to attend.

Family flowers only.  Donations in lieu, if so desired, to the RSPCA Animal Centre, Swansea kindly received by the Funeral Directors, Hywel Griffiths and Sons, Bwtrimawr, 39 Betws Road, Ammanford, SA18 2HE or through the Just Giving link


Yn dawel ddydd Gwener 17eg o Ebrill 2026, hunodd Margaret o Cefn Road, Bonymaen, Abertawe, yn Hengoed Court Care Home ar ôl salwch byr. 

Gwraig ffyddlon y diweddar Hopkin Hopkin, mam annwyl Estelle a'r ddiweddar Eira, Cynthia a Robert Beynon, mam yng nghyfraith barchus y diweddar Jeff Davies, chwaer y ddiweddar Elizabeth (Betty) Weaver, mamgu gariadus Laura a'i gŵr Andrew, Stacey ac Elis, hen famgu hoffus Archie, Evie, Isla, Ollie a Noah. Gwelir ei cholled yn fawr gan ei theulu a'i ffrindiau oll.

Angladd deuluol am 1 y prynhawn ddydd Llun 11ed o Fai 2026, a chladdedigaeth ym mynwent Adulum, Cefn Road, Bonymaen, Abertawe SA1 7HH. Cynhelir Gwasanaeth Goffa a lluniaeth am 2pm yn Morgans Hotel, Somerset Place, Abertawe SA1 1RR lle estynnir croeso i bawb.

Derbynnir cyfraniadau os dymunir tuag at RSPCA Swansea drwy law y Trefnwyr Angladdau, Hywel Griffiths a’i Feibion, Bwtrimawr, 39 Heol y Betws, Rhydaman, SA18 2HE neu drwy’r ddolen Just Giving

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Passed away on:
17-04-2026