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Luke Masters

Sadly on Thursday 27th August at his home in Tycroes, Luke passed away. 

Much loved son of Jenny and Jonathan, adored brother of Lucy, Joe and the late George, loving uncle of Lily, Isabelle, Jack, and Megan, dear brother in law of Lucy. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. 

Funeral on Friday 25th September. Service at the Chapel of Rest Bwtrimawr, Betws at 1.00pm followed by refreshments at Tycroes Rugby Club. 

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

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Passed away on:
27-08-2026

Barry David (Barry Butcher)

Peacefully on Friday 21st August at Prince Philip Hospital, Llanelli, Barry of Derlyn Park, Tycroes, formerly of Hendy sadly passed away.

Beloved husband of Maureen, loving father of Nicola, Wayne, Sharon and David, respected father in law of Jen, Michelle and Wayne, much loved Dats of Kelly, Bethany, Emily, Jack, Harvey and Nicholas and cherished great-Dats of Cory.

Funeral on Saturday 19th September, service for family and friends at Llanelli Crematorium at 12.00 noon.

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to ‘Artificial Limb and Appliance Service, Morriston Hospital’ kindly received by Hywel Griffiths and Son, Funeral Directors, Bwtrimawr, 39 Betws Road, Betws, Ammanford SA18 2HE.

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Passed away on:
21-08-2026

Howard Graham Davies (Graham)

Peacefully on Monday 24th August 2026, at Prince Philip Hospital. Graham, of Ger Y Nant, Llangennech, passed away.

Beloved husband of the late Joan, loving father of Carwyn and Nerys, much loved father-in-law of Natasha and Carl, adored grandfather of Ffion, Ruth and Lois and a dearly loved brother and brother-in-law of Lynne and Phil. Graham will be greatly missed by his family and many friends.

Funeral on Wednesday 16th September. Service at Llanelli Crematorium at 3:00pm.

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

‘Marie Curie’ will be kindly received by Hywel Griffiths & Sons, Funeral Directors, Capel Y Bont, Oakfield Street, Pontarddulais, SA4 8LN, or through the Just Giving page.

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Passed away on:
24-08-2026

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

William John Morgan (John)

Sadly at his home, on Sunday 9th August 2026, John of Coronation Terrace, Betws, passed away.

Loving & devoted partner of Dawn, beloved son of the late William and Dorothy, devoted dad of Jodie, Nigel and Samantha, fond father-in-law of Jamie, Claire and Robin, much loved grandfather of Emily, Jessica, Alex, Millie, Max, Abigale, Charlie and Alfie, adored great grandfather of Arlow, treasured brother of Dennis, Janet and the late Sheila, cherished and loved part of the family to Elizabeth, Rob, Daniel, Genna, Ruby, William, Joey and Jackson and a dearly loved uncle to all his nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. He will be missed by everyone who’s life he touched.

Funeral on Saturday 12th September. Service at Llanelli Crematorium at 12.00 noon.

The family request that those attending wear informal clothing please.

Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired, to the ‘British Heart Foundation’ or ‘Macmillan Cancer Support’ will be kindly received by Hywel Griffiths and Sons, Bwtrimawr, 39 Betws Road, Betws, Ammanford, SA18 2HE.

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Passed away on:
09-08-2026

John Edward Jeffreys

Peacefully on Thursday 20th August 2026, at his home, John of Delfryn, Capel Hendre, formerly of John Jeffreys Car Sales, Pontarddulais.

Beloved husband of Nichola, dear father of Paul, David, Tracy and Emma, loving stepfather of Carrie, father-in-law of Mathew and Jeremy and an loved grandfather of Rhian, Rachel, Pheobe, Imogen, Isaac, Annabelle and Sophia. John will be sadly missed by his family and many friends.

Funeral on Friday 11th September. Service at Llanelli Crematorium at 1.00pm. The family have asked that those attending the funeral please wear a touch of red.

Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired, to ‘Marie Curie’ will be kindly received by Hywel Griffiths and Sons, Capel Y Bont, Oakfield Street, Pontarddulais, SA4 8LN, or through the JustGiving page.

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Passed away on:
20-08-2026

Wayne Jones

Suddenly on Saturday 15th August at Glangwili Hospital, Carmarthen, Wayne of Station Road, Upper Brynamman sadly passed away. 

Much loved father of Rhydian, Sean and Ieuan and loving son of the late Gordon and Norma. Wayne will be dearly missed by all his family and friends. 

Funeral on Friday, 11th September, service at Llanelli Crematorium at 2.00pm. 

Family flowers only. Further enquiries to Evan Rees and Hywel Griffiths, Funeral Directors, Gwaun Cae Gurwen, Ammanford. Tel: 01269 822206

Rhydian, Sean and Ieuan warmly invite you to join them for light refreshments at Garnant Golf Club, Dinefwr Road, Garnant SA18 1NP after the funeral service

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Passed away on:
15-08-2026

Dennis John Temblett

Sadly on Sunday, 23 August at his home at Masefield Way, Sketty, Swansea, Dennis passed away.

Devoted husband of Elaine, loving father of Katherine and the late Sheridan, dear father in law of David, cherished grandfather of Cerys and Charlie and respected brother of David, Hayden, Howard and the late Suzanne, Monica, Pamela, Shirley and Tony. Sadly missed by all his extended family.

Funeral on Thursday, 10th September, public service at the Chapel of Rest, Bwtrimawr, Betws at 1.30pm. 

For those wishing to pay their respects, the cortege will travel via High Street and passing The Cottage, Wind Street, Ammanford at 2.45pm. A private cremation will follow. 

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to CISS (Cancer Information and Support Services) kindly received by Hywel Griffiths and Sons, Funeral Directors, Bwtrimawr, 39 Betws Road, Betws, Ammanford, SA18 2HE. Tel. 01269 593637 or via the JustGiving link

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Passed away on:
23-08-2026

Marian Williams

Peacefully and surrounded by her family on Thursday, 20th August at her home at Iscennen Road, Ammanford, Marian passed away.

Devoted wife of the late Griff, much loved mother of Andrew, Kathryn and Simon, dear mother in law of Alison, John and Leeza, loving grandmother of Liam, Jess, Jade, Caitlyn and Thomas, a cherished great-grandmother and a respected sister and sister in law.

Funeral on Monday, 7th September, public service at the Chapel of Rest, Bwtrimawr, Betws at 1.00pm, followed by interment at St David’s New Burial Ground, Betws. 

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to the Jac Lewis Foundation kindly received by Hywel Griffiths and Sons, Funeral Directors, Bwtrimawr, 39 Betws Road, Betws, Ammanford, SA18 2HE. Tel. 01269 593637.

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Passed away on:
20-08-2026

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