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Sylvia Jean Bailey

Sadly on Wednesday 13th May at her home in Woodlands Park, Betws, Sylvia passed away. 

Devoted wife of the late Derrick, loving mother of Adrian, dear mother in law of Samantha, proud grandmother of Tristan and faithful sister of Glyn and the late Avril and Betty. 

Funeral on Wednesday 10th June. Service at Llanelli Crematorium at 3.00pm. 

No flowers. Donations, in lieu, if so desired to Marie Curie kindly received by the Funeral Directors, Hywel Griffiths and Sons, Bwtrimawr, 39 Betws Road, Betws, Ammanford, SA18 2HE or via the Just Giving link.

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Passed away on:
13-05-2026

Edward Peter Thomas

Peacefully on Monday 11th May at his home in Pontamman, Ammanford Peter, originally of Penybanc sadly passed away. 

Much loved husband of Heather, loving father of Jonathan, dear father in law of Eirian, and a doting Tadcu of Rhydian and Mairwen. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. 

Funeral on Tuesday 9th June. Service at the Chapel of Rest, Bwtrimawr, Betws at 10.45am followed by cremation at Llanelli Crematorium at 12.00noon. You are warmly invited to join the family for light refreshments at the Indoor Bowls Club, Ammanford after the services.

Family flowers only. Donations, in lieu, if so desired to Marie Curie, kindly received by the Funeral Directors, Hywel Griffiths and Sons, Bwtrimawr, 39 Betws Road, Ammanford, or through the Just Giving link:

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Passed away on:
11-05-2026

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

Shirley Anne Jones

It is with great sadness that we as a family announce the passing of our beloved Shirley. 

She will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by James, Matthew and Dennis as well as her brothers and sisters. 

Funeral on Tuesday 28th April 2026. Service at St David’s Church, Betws, at 11.00am followed by a private cremation. There is an invite for you to join the family at Betws RFC after the church service.  

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

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Passed away on:
03-04-2026

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

Catherine Ann Ferns (Cathy)

Peacefully on Monday 9th February at her home in Brynteg Terrace, Cathy, originally of Betws sadly passed away. 

Much loved wife of the late Tony, devoted mother of Samantha, Christopher, Tanya, Trina and Tyler, adored grandmother of Jack, Ellie, Emma, Keelan, Millie, Iwan, Amelia, Maisy, Jaydan, Grace, Joseph, Cooper and Regan, and loving great grandmother of Clara, fond sister of the late David and dear daughter of the late Gloria and Gilbert.

Funeral on Friday 27th February 2026. Service at the Chapel of Rest, Bwtrimawr, Betws at 2.30pm, followed by light refreshments at The Great Western, Ammanford. 

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

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Passed away on:
09-02-2026

Clive Matthews (Chief)

On Tuesday, 20th January at Glangwili Hospital, Carmarthen, Clive of Betws, Ammanford.

Much loved father of Nia, Anthony and Gavin, loving grandfather of Caitlin, Ffion, Leo and William, dear brother of the late Christopher, respected brother in law of Petula, fond uncle of Timothy and Martin and nephew of Tony the late Marlilyn.

Funeral on Tuesday, 17th February, service for family and friends at Llanelli Crematorium at 3.00pm. 

No flowers please. Further enquiries to Hywel Griffiths and Son, Funeral Directors, Bwtrimawr, 39 Betws Road, Bews, Ammanford, SA18 2HE. Tel: 01269 593637.

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Passed away on:
20-01-2026

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

Thomas Stephen Davies (Stevie)

Sadly on Monday 5th January at his home in Garnswllt, Stevie originally of Betws passed away.

Much loved partner of Kath, loving father of Alex, adored grandfather of Elliot, devoted brother of Christine and late Rose and Hazel. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.  

Funeral on Friday 30th January 2026. Service at St David’s Church, Betws at 11.00am followed by interment at St David’s new burial ground. The family invite you to join them for light refreshments after the services at Betws Rugby Club. 

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to Respiratory Team, Prince Philip Hospital, Llanelli (please make cheques payable to Hywel Griffiths and Son) will be kindly received by Hywel Griffiths & Son, Funeral Directors, Bwtrimawr, 39 Betws Road, Betws, Ammanford, SA18 2HE or through the Just Giving link.

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Passed away on:
05-01-2026