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Sue Stocks

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

Devoted mother of Ethan and Mason, much loved aunt and second mother of  Jonathan, loving partner of Al, adored daughter of Gloria and the late Brian, dear sister of Nessa and Dale, fond auntie of Ryan and Charlotte, great aunt of Walter and Ifan and dear niece of Gloria and Anthony. 

Funeral on Friday 4th September. Service at Llanelli Crematorium at 11.00am.   

Flowers may be given, and to be sent to the Chapel of Rest by Thursday 3rd September. Further enquiries to the Funeral Directors, Hywel Griffiths and Sons, Bwtrimawr, 39 Betws Road, Betws, Ammanford, SA18 2HE

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Passed away on:
09-08-2026

David King Jones (King)

Peacefully, on Monday 10th August 2026, surrounded by his loving family, King of Llys Pencrug, Llandeilo, sadly passed away. 

Beloved husband of Philippa, loving father of Tracey and Linsey, much loved father-in-law of Jason and a special Pops to Owain.

Funeral on Thursday 3rd September. Service at Llanelli Crematorium at 1:00pm. The family kindly asks guests to wear smart attire with bright colours to celebrate King’s life, rather than traditional black funeral dress.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to

‘Brain Tumour Research’ will be kindly received by Hywel Griffiths & Sons, Funeral Directors, Bwtrimawr, 39 Betws Road, Betws, Ammanford, SA18 2HE, or through the JustGiving page.

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Passed away on:
10-08-2026

Elizabeth Sinclair (Ethne)

Peacefully on Wednesday 12th August at Morriston Hospital, Ethne of Rhiw Road, Rhiwfawr sadly passed away. 

Beloved wife of the late Ken, much loved mother of Andrew and Jeff, dear mother-in-law of Gail and Anita, loving grandmother of Sara and Tom, Lee and Natalie, Craig and James and cherished great-grandmother of Logan, Jaden, Mia, Taran and Ffion. Dearly missed by all her family and friends. 

Funeral on Thursday 3rd September, service at Swansea Crematorium at 11.30am. 

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to ‘ Stroke Hub Wales’ 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:
12-08-2026

Peter Cooper

(County Councillor Saron Ward, Ammanford)

(Cynghorydd y Sir, Saron, Rhydaman)

On Monday, 10th August at Heol Llwchwr, Ammanford, Peter formerly of Saron Road, Saron passed away.

Much loved father of Anthony, Calvin, Zena and Rhydian and a dear father in law, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and uncle.

Funeral on Thursday, 3rd September, public service at Llanelli Crematorium at 4.00pm. 

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to the Guide Dogs kindly received by Hywel Griffiths and Sons, Bwtrimawr, 39 Betws Road, Betws, Ammanford, SA18 2HE. 

Ar ddydd Llun, 10fed o Awst, yn Heol Llwchwr, Rhydaman, hunodd Peter o Heol Saron, Saron gynt.

Tad cariadus Anthony, Calvin, Zena a Rhydian, tad yng nghyfraith, tadcu, hen dadcu, brawd ac wncwl annwyl.

Gwasanaeth cyhoeddus yn Amlosgfa Llanelli ddydd Iau, Medi 3ydd am 4.00 y prynhawn. 

Blodau’r teulu yn unig. Derbynnir cyfraniadau, os dymunir, tuag at ‘Guide Dogs’ drwy law Hywel Griffiths a’i Feibion, 39 Heol Y Betws, Betws, Rhydaman, SA18 2HE.

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Passed away on:
10-08-2026

Ieuan Geraint Thomas

(Ieuan Pantyffynnon Farm)

Suddenly on Sunday 9th August at his home at Parklands Road, Penybanc, Ieuan sadly passed away.

Loving and loyal husband to the late Marian, devoted father of Glyn and the late David, respected father in law of Carla, cherished grandfather of Celyn, Tali and Erin and a fond brother of John, Lyn, Huw and the late Tommy, Mansel, Wyn and Elfed.

Funeral on Tuesday 1st September. Service at Moriah Chapel, Tycroes at 11.00am followed by interment at the Chapel Cemetery.

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

Yn sydyn ar ddydd Sul 9fed o Awst yn ei gartref yn Heol Parcdir, Penybanc, hunodd Ieuan.

Gŵr cariadus a ffyddlon y ddiweddar Marian, tad annwyl Glyn a’r diweddar David, tad yng nghyfraith parchus Carla, tadcu tyner Celyn, Tali ac Erin a brawd hoffus John, Lyn, Huw a'r diweddar Tommy, Mansel, Wyn ac Elfed.

Angladd ddydd Mawrth 1af o Fedi. Gwasanaeth yng Nghapel Moreia, Tycroes am 11.00 y bore, cleddir ym mynwent y Capel.

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

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Passed away on:
09-08-2026

Glynis Jones

Peacefully on Saturday 1st August at her home at Plas-y-Fforest, Penllergaer, after a long illness courageously borne, Glynis.

Beloved wife of Colin, loving aunt of Jessica, Rebecca and Thomas, dear sister of Elizabeth and sadly missed by all her family and friends.

Funeral on Friday 28th August, service at Llanelli Crematorium at 11.00am.

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to the ‘Wales Air Ambulance’ will be kindly received by Hywel Griffiths and Sons, Funeral Directors, 39 Betws Road, Betws, Ammanford SA18 2HE.

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Passed away on:
01-08-2026

Barry Austin

Peacefully on Saturday, 8th August, at his home at Glan yr Afon, Pontarddulais, Swansea.

Devoted partner of Kathleen, dear father of Spencer and his wife Kelly and the late Victoria, loving step father of Vivienne and her husband John and a cherished grandfather. Sadly missed by all his family and friends.

Funeral on Friday, 28th August, service for family and friends at the Chapel of Rest, Bwtrimawr, Betws, Ammanford at 2.00pm, followed by a private cremation. 

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to the British Heart Foundation will be kindly received by Hywel Griffiths and Sons, Funeral Directors, Capel y Bont, Oakfield Street, Pontarddulais SA4 8LN 

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Passed away on:
08-08-2026

Margaret Jones

Sadly on Thursday 30th July at Bronglais Hospital, Aberystwyth, Margaret of Park Howard Road, Cwmgors passed away. 

Beloved wife of Tony, much loved mother of Helen and her husband Stephen, loving and devoted Nan of Geraint and his wife Amy, Catrin and her partner Joe also her step-grandson Ethan.

Funeral on Friday 21st August, service at Llanelli Crematorium at 2.00pm 

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to ‘Dementia UK’ and 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:
30-07-2026

John Alun Thomas Jenkins (Alun)

Yn dawel ddydd Mawrth 28ain o Orffennaf, yn ei gartref yn 'Rhydaman', yng nghwmni ei deulu, hunodd Alun.

Gŵr ffyddlon y ddiweddar Ann, tad cariadus Bethan ac Elin, tadcu annwyl Trystan a Sara, Rhunedd, Rhys ac Elgan, hen dadcu hoffus Iolo Alun, Tomos John, a Mari Elsi, tad yng nghyfraith parchus Mike a Berian. Gwelir ei golled yn fawr gan ei deulu a’i ffrindiau oll.

Angladd ddydd Iau 20fed o Awst. Gwasanaeth yng Nghapel Gorffwys Bwtrimawr, Betws am 2.00 y prynhawn a chladdedigaeth oddi yno ym mynwent Bethany, Rhydaman. Estynnir croeso i chi ymuno â’r teulu am luniaeth ysgafn yn y Llew Coch, Llandybie wedi’r gwasanaethau.

Blodau’r teulu yn unig. Cyfraniadau, os dymunir, tuag at Banc Bwyd Rhydaman drwy law y Trefnwyr Angladdau, Hywel Griffiths a’i Feibion, Bwtrimawr, 39 Heol y Betws, Betws, Rhydaman, SA18 2HE neu drwy’r ddolen Just Giving.


Peacefully on Tuesday, 28th July, at his home in Ammanford, surrounded by his family, Alun passed away.

Devoted husband of the late Ann, loving father of Bethan and Elin, dear grandfather of Trystan and Sara, Rhunedd, Rhys and Elgan, fond great-grandfather of Iolo Alun, Tomos John, and Mari Elsi, and respected father-in-law of Mike and Berian. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.

Funeral on Thursday, 20th August. Service at the Chapel of Rest, Bwtrimawr, Betws at 

2.00 p.m., followed by interment at Bethany Chapel Cemetery, Ammanford. You are warmly invited to join the family for light refreshments at the Red Lion, Llandybie, after the services.

Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Ammanford Food Bank kindly received by the Funeral Directors, Hywel Griffiths & Sons, Bwtrimawr, 39 Betws Road, Betws, Ammanford, SA18 2HE, or via the JustGiving link.

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Passed away on:
28-07-2026

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