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Richard Liles

Suddenly on Tuesday 22nd September at his home, Richard of Ammanford Road, Llandybie sadly passed away. 

Husband of Amanda, much loved father of Amber, loving son of Noreen and the late John, dearly loved brother of  Robert and a fond brother-in-law, son-in-law, nephew and uncle. 

Funeral on Thursday 15th October, service at Llanelli Crematorium at 12.00 noon. 

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to ‘Joseph’s Smile’ will be kindly received by Evan Rees and Hywel Griffiths, Funeral Directors, 98 Heol Cae Gurwen, Gwaun Cae Gurwen, Ammanford SA18 1PD or through the Just Giving Link below.

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Passed away on:
22-09-2026

Dennis Raymond John

Yn dawel ddydd Iau 20fed o Awst 2026 yn ‘Tŷ Bryngwyn’, Llanelli. Dennis o Heol Rhydaman, Llandybie. 

Priod hoff Jean, tad annwyl Rhian, tad yng nghyfraith hoffus Stephen, tadcu arbennig Kieran a Corey.

Gwasanaeth angladdol cyhoeddus ddydd Mercher 16eg o Fedi. Gwasanaeth yn Amlosgfa Llanelli am 11.00 y bore.

Blodau’r teulu yn unig. Derbynnir cyfraniadau, os dymunir, tuag at ‘Tŷ Bryngwyn Appeal Fund’ drwy law Hywel Griffiths a’i Feibion, Trefnwyr Angladdau, Bwtrimawr, 39 Heol y Betws, Betws, Rhydaman. SA18 2HE neu drwy'r ddolen JustGiving.

Peacefully on Thursday 20th August 2026 at Tŷ Bryngwyn, Llanelli. Dennis of Ammanford Road, Llandybie. 

Dear husband of Jean, loving father of Rhian, cherished father-in-law of Stephen and adored grandfather of Kieran and Corey.

Funeral on Wednesday 16th September. Service at Llanelli Crematorium at 11.00 a.m.

Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired, to the ‘Tŷ Bryngwyn Appeal Fund’ will be kindly received by Hywel Griffiths and Sons, Funeral Directors, Bwtrimawr, 39 Betws Road, Betws, Ammanford, SA18 2HE or via the JustGiving link.

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Passed away on:
20-08-2026

Alan Thomas

Peacefully on Wednesday 29th July, Alan of ‘Edelweiss’, Waunfarlais, Llandybie sadly passed away. 

Beloved husband of Elsie, much loved father of Graham and Karen, loving Grandad of James, Adam and Hannah and dear great-Grandad of Oscar. 

Funeral on Thursday 20th August, service at Llanelli Crematorium at 12.00 noon. 

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, can be made to a charity of your choice. Further enquiries to Hywel Griffiths and Sons, Funeral Directors, Bwtrimawr, Betws, Ammanford. Tel: 01269 593637.

Elsie and family warmly invite you to join them for light refreshments at the Bridge Llangennech SA14 8TW after the funeral service.

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Passed away on:
29-07-2026

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

Nigel Powney (Nige Tattoos)

Peacefully on Tuesday 20th January at Prince Philip Hospital, Nigel of Glanamman sadly passed away.  

Much loved father of Shona, Corey, Regan, Liberty, Bracken and Willow, loving grandfather of Colby, dear father in law of Alex. 

Funeral on Wednesday 4th March. Service at the Chapel of Rest, Bwtrimawr, Betws at 2.00pm followed by a private cremation. The family invite you to join them for light refreshments at the Fisherman’s, Glanamman after the service. 

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

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Passed away on:
20-01-2026

Philip Hugh Hall (Phil)

Yn sydyn ddydd Mercher, 28ain Ionawr, yn ei gartref yn Heol Waterloo, Capel Hendre, Rhydaman, hunodd Phil. Mab annwyl Hugh a Mary, brawd hoffus Stephen a Robert a ffrind arbennig i bawb.

Angladd ddydd Gwener 27ain Chwefror, gwasanaeth cyhoeddus yn Amlosgfa Llanelli am 11.00 y bore. Blodau’r teulu yn unig. 

Derbynnir cyfraniadau, os dymunir, tuag at Sefydliad Prydeinig y Galon, drwy law Hywel Griffiths a’i fab, Trefnwyr Angladdau, Bwtrimawr, 39 Heol y Betws, Rhydaman, SA18 2HE. Rhif ffon: 01269 593637.

Suddenly on Wednesday 28th January at his home at Waterloo Road, Capel Hendre, Ammanford, Phil sadly passed away. Much loved son of Hugh and Mary, respected brother of Stephen and Robert and a dear friend to many.

Funeral on Friday, 27th February, service for family and friends at Llanelli Crematorium at 11.00am. 

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.

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Passed away on:
28-01-2026

Joe Doherty

Peacefully on Friday 30th January at his home, Joe of Colbren Square, Gwaun Cae Gurwen sadly passed away. 

Beloved husband of Sylvia, much loved father of Astra and Joseph, respected father-in-law of Claire, loving and devoted grandfather of Natasha and Dylan, Kieran, Niamh, Pearce and Grace, cherished great-grandfather of Riley, Ronan, Erin, Darci and Declan and dearly missed by all his family and friends. 

Funeral on Friday, 27th February, Requiem Mass at the Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, Ystradgynlais at 11.15am. followed by interment at Old Carmel Cemetery, Gwaun Cae Gurwen at 1.00pm. At the family's request please wear a splash of green. 

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to ‘Joseph’s Smile’ will be kindly received by Evan Rees and Hywel Griffiths, Funeral Directors, 98 Heol Cae Gurwen, Gwaun Cae Gurwen, Ammanford SA18 1PD or through the Just Giving Link below.

Sylvia, Astra, Joseph and family warmly invite you to join them for light refreshments at Tairgwaith Working Men’s Club after the funeral.

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Passed away on:
30-01-2026

Maureen Margaret Evans

Peacefully on Friday, 23rd January, at the Amman Valley Hospital, Glanamman, Ammanford, Maureen of Margaret Street, Ammanford.

Beloved wife of the late Brian, cherished mother of the late Christina and sadly missed by all her family and dear friends.

Funeral on Thursday, 26th February, Requiem Mass at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church, Ammanford at 2.30pm followed by cremation at Llanelli Crematorium at 4.00pm. 

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.

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Passed away on:
23-01-2026