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Gwynne Griffiths

Peacefully on Friday 12th June at Morriston Hospital, Gwynne of Llys Graig Arw, Godre’r Graig (formerly of Pontardawe) sadly passed away. 

Beloved husband of the late Reena, loving father and father-in-law of Janet and Alan, Aled and Val, Lowri and Mel, ever loving Dac of David and Louise, Rebecca, Tom, Anna and Mark and Kieran, much loved hen ‘Dac’ of Noah, Gabriel, Alis, Amelia and Rowan. 

Funeral on Friday 10th July, service at Tabernacle Chapel, Pontardawe at 11.30am. followed by cremation at Llanelli Crematorium at 1.00pm. 

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to the Wales Air Ambulance will be kindly received by Evan Rees and Hywel Griffiths, Funeral Directors, 98 Heol Cae Gurwen, Gwaun Cae Gurwen, Ammanford SA18 1PD.

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Passed away on:
12-06-2026

Martin John Treacy

(Retired South Wales Police Officer)

Sadly on Thursday 9th April, at Glangwili Hospital, Martin of Glynhir Road, Llandybie, formerly of Mount Pleasant and Gowerton, Swansea, passed away.

Funeral on Thursday 7th May. Service at Llanelli Crematorium at 11.00am. Those attending are welcome to wear a splash of colour.

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to ‘Hywel Dda Health Charities’ will be kindly received by Hywel Griffiths & Sons, Funeral Directors, Bwtrimawr, 39 Betws Road, Betws, Ammanford, SA18 2HE.

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Passed away on:
09-04-2026

Linda Kathleen Webb (Nee Brown)

Peacefully on Wednesday 25th February at Prince Philip Hospital, Llanelli, surrounded by her family, Linda of Llandybie, originally of Weaverham, Cheshire sadly passed away. 

Much loved wife of the late Geoff, loving mother of Paul, Donna and the late Russell, caring mother in law of  Dave and Catherine, adored grandmother of Jamie and Holly, Dafydd, Andrew and Shannon, Ffion and Rhys and Ellie, proud great grandmother of Isla and Belle, sister of Alex and Janet, Jen and Ben, Terrence and Irene, Karen and the late Andy, and Mark and Mandy. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. 

Funeral on Tuesday 17th March. Service at Llanelli Crematorium at 9.00am followed by light refreshments at Cross Hands Working Mens Club. 

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to Ward 5, Llanelli Hospital (please make cheques payable to Hywel Dda Health Charities) kindly received by the Funeral Directors, Hywel Griffiths and Son, Bwtrimawr, 39 Betws Road, Ammanford, SA18 2HE or through the Just Giving link.

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Passed away on:
25-02-2026

Jamie Wayne Morgan

11.06.1975 – 03.02.2026

It is with great sadness and with heavy hearts, we as a family sadly announce, Jamie of High Street, Llandybie, Ammanford (formerly of Betws and Aberlash), has unexpectedly passed following a sudden brain haemorrhage. 

Jamie, a very hard working, unbelievably devoted husband, dad (and respective partners of), grandfather, son, brother (and respected partners of), son in law, uncle, nephew, cousin, a true best friend and a cherished friend to all, will always be remembered and never forgotten. Jamie will make his final journey to Llanelli Crematorium (SA14 8BX) on Friday 6th March at 1.00pm. Refreshments and memories to follow the service at Llandybie Rugby Club (SA18 3UR). All who wish to commemorate are welcome.

No funeral flowers please. In lieu of flowers and as a legacy to Jamie, we as a family, with sincere gratitude will absolutely contribute towards ICU, Glangwili (to fund a future garden project) which will be a haven for all during these times, patients and staff who deserve a cuppa in the garden. You are welcome to contribute if you would like, and can be sent to Hywel Griffiths and Son, Funeral Directors, Bwtrimawr, 39 Betws Road, Betws, Ammanford, SA18 2HE. Tel 01269 593637.

We would like to add at this surreal time, as a family we will always be forever grateful for the very best care Jamie received whilst he was cared for by the phenomenal NHS ICU team at Glangwili Hospital and also a great thanks also goes out to the first response physio, paramedics, air ambulance team and Heath and all others who assisted without a second thought. Too many to mention. Eternally grateful to you all. What a fantastic job you do.

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Passed away on:
03-02-2026

Nesta Jones

Yn dawel ddydd Mawrth 20fed o Ionawr yn ei chartref yn Margaret Road, Llandybie, hunodd Nesta, yn wreiddiol o’r Betws.

Gwraig ffyddlon y diweddar Ronald, mam gariadus Stephen, Christopher a'r ddiweddar Janet, mam-yng-nghyfraith barchus Bev ac Iona, Mam dyner Helen, Catherine a Michael, hen nain a hen nain balch, atgofion annwyl ohoni gan Lisa, Dylan a'u teuluoedd a chwaer a chwaer-yng-nghyfraith annwyl.

Angladd ddydd Llun 16eg o Chwefror 2026. Gwasanaeth yn Eglwys y Plwyf Llandybie am 3.00pm a claddedigaeth oddi yno ym mynwent yr Eglwys. Estynnir croeso i chi ymuno â’r teulu am luniaeth ysgafn yng Nghlwb Rygbi Llandybie ar ôl y gwasanaeth.

Blodau'r teulu yn unig. Derbynnir rhoddion yn lle, os dymunir, i Ymchwil Canser Cymru neu ‘Alzheimer's Society’ drwy lawy y Trefnwyr Angladdau,  Hywel Griffiths a'i Fab, Bwtrimawr, 39 Heol y Betws, Betws, Rhydaman, SA18 2HE neu drwy'r dolenni Just Giving.


Peacefully on Tuesday 20th January at her home in Margaret Road, Llandybie, Nesta, originally of Betws passed away.

Beloved wife of the late Ronald, loving mother of Stephen, Christopher and the late Janet, dearest mother in law of Bev and Iona, cherished Mam of Helen, Catherine and Michael, proud great and great great grandmother, remembered fondly by Lisa, Dylan and families and a loved sister and sister in law. 

Funeral on Monday 16th February 2026. Service at Llandybie Parish Church at 3.00pm followed by interment at the churchyard. The family invite you to join them for light refreshments at Llandybie Rugby Club after the service. 

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to Cancer Research Wales or Alzheimer’s UK will be kindly received by Hywel Griffiths & Son, Funeral Directors, Bwtrimawr, 39 Betws Road, Betws, Ammanford, SA18 2HE or through the Just Giving links above.

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Passed away on:
20-01-2026

Gladys Irene Vobe

Peacefully on Wednesday 14th January at Prince Philip Hospital, Llanelli, Gladys of Derwen Fawr, Llandybie, formerly of Cwmfelin Farm, Betws passed away. 

Much loved wife of the late Frank, devoted mother of Chris, Lesley and the late Dorothy, dear mother in law of Fran, Sharon and the late Ken, loving Nan of Jeanette, Ian, Michelle, Richard and Adrian and an adored great and great great Nannie.  She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. 

Funeral on Thursday 12th February 2026. Service at Llanelli Crematorium at 3.00pm, followed by light refreshments at Penybanc Rugby Club after the service.  Black attire is not necessary, and the family would like you to wear a splash of colour. 

Family flowers only.  Donations, in lieu, if so desired to the Stroke Unit, Ward 9 Prince Philip Hospital, kindly received by the Funeral Directors, Hywel Griffiths and Son, Bwtrimawr, 39 Betws Road, Betws, Ammanford, SA18 2HE or through the Just Giving page

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Passed away on:
14-01-2026

Bryan Rees

Yn dawel ddydd Mercher 14eg o Ionawr, yn Ysbyty Tywysog Philip, Llanelli, hunodd Bryan o Benygroes, yn enedigol o Landybie, gynt o Dycroes. 

Gŵr annwyl a chariadus Yvonne, tad arbennig y diweddar Paul, dadcu Llian, a brawd yng nghyfraith parchus Norman, Martin, Howard, Robert a’u teuluoedd. 

Angladd ddydd Mercher 11eg o Chwefror, 2026. Gwasanaeth yn Amlosgfa Llanelli am 11.00 y bore. 

Blodau’r teulu yn unig. Derbynnir cyfraniadau, os dymunir, tuag at ‘Glanamman Day Centre’ (cyfraniadau arian yn unig) drwy law y Trefnwyr Angladdau Hywel Griffiths a’i Fab, 39 Heol Y Betws, Betws, Rhydaman, SA18 2HE 

Peacefully on Wednesday 14th January, at Prince Philip Hospital, Llanelli, Bryan of Penygroes, originally of Llandybie and Tycroes passed away. 

Beloved and much loved husband of Yvonne, special father of the late Paul, grandfather of Llian, and respected brother-in-law of Norman, Martin, Howard, Robert and their families.

Funeral on Wednesday 11th February, 2026. Service at Llanelli Crematorium at 11.00 am. 

Family flowers only. Donations, in lieu, if so desired, to Glanamman Day Centre (please make cash donations only) kindly received Hywel Griffiths & Son Funeral Directors, 39 Betws Road, Betws, Ammanford, SA18 2HE

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Passed away on:
14-01-2026

Julie Ann Major

Sadly on Saturday 13th December at Glangwili Hospital, Carmarthen, Julie of Llandybie, Ammanford passed away.

Loving mother of Rebeca and Cerys, dear sister of Yvette, Eugene and Wyn, respected sister in law of Huw and Vicky and fond auntie of Gabrielle, Aled and Rachael.

Funeral on Friday, 16th January, 2026, service for family and friends at Llanelli Crematorium at 12.00 noon. 

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to the Intensive Care Unit, Glangwili Hospital kindly received by Hywel Griffiths and Son, Funeral Directors, 39 Betws Road, Betws, Ammanford, SA18 2HE or via the justgiving link

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Passed away on:
13-12-2025

Wayne Griffiths

Suddenly on Sunday 21st December at his home at Maes Piode, Llandybie, Ammanford, Wayne sadly passed away.

Much loved husband of Susan, loving father of Jason and Michelle and a cherished grandfather, great grandfather and brother. Sadly missed by all his family and friends.

Funeral on Tuesday 13th January 2026, service for family and friends at Llanelli Crematorium at 3.00pm. 

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to the British Heart Foundation kindly received by Hywel Griffiths and 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:
21-12-2025

Wendy Ann Jones

(Sociology BA(Hons)) (JP)   

Peacefully on Saturday 20th December, after an illness courageously borne, at Tŷ Bryngwyn Hospice, Llanelli, Wendy sadly passed away. 

Much loved partner of Trevor, devoted mother of Gemma, Simon and Ruth, adored grandmother of Ryan, Siân and Roman, loving daughter of Sheila and the late Arthur and a dear sister of Deb. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.  

Funeral on Thursday 8th January 2026. Service at the Chapel of Rest, Bwtrimawr at 2.00pm, followed by a private cremation. 

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

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Passed away on:
20-12-2025