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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

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

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

Ellé Claire Evans

It is with heavy hearts the family announce the passing of their beloved Ellé.

Beautiful daughter of David & Karen, Stefanie & Ben. Adored sister, cherished granddaughter, doting aunt, and loving partner of Kade.

The funeral will take place at 12.45pm on Tuesday 5th May, in Calon Church, Ammanford, followed by a committal service at Llanelli crematorium at 3.00pm

The family have kindly asked that instead of flowers, anyone who wishes, can donate to funds which will then be forwarded to ‘Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospital Charity’, these will be kindly received by Hywel Griffiths and Sons or through the Just Giving link.

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Passed away on:
24-03-2026

Anita Ray Thomas

Yn dawel ddydd Sul, 15fed o Fawrth yn Ysbyty Glangwili, Caerfyrddin hunodd Anita o Gaerfyrddin, gynt o Bontarddulais a Thycroes. 

Gwraig gariadus y diweddar Ieuan, mam annwyl Gareth a Rhodri, mam yng nghyfraith barchus Carys a Sarah, mamgu dyner Gwenno ac Emrys a chwaer ffyddlon John. 

Angladd ddydd Iau 30ain o Ebrill yn Amlosgfa Llanelli am 11.00 y bore. Estynnir croeso i chi ymuno â’r teulu am luniaeth ysgafn yn Festri Capel Caersalem, Tycroes wedi’r gwasanaeth. 

Blodau’r teulu yn unig. Derbynnir cyfraniadau, os dymunir, tuag at y 'British Deaf Association' drwy law y Trefnwyr Angladdau, Hywel Griffiths a’i Feibion, Bwtrimawr, 39 Heol y Betws, Betws, Rhydaman, neu drwy’r ddolen Just Giving.


Peacefully on Sunday, 15th March at Glangwili Hospital, Carmarthen Anita of Carmarthen, formerly of Pontarddulais and Tycroes sadly passed away. 

Loving wife of the late Ieuan, beloved mother of Gareth and Rhodri, respected mother-in-law of Carys and Sarah, fond grandmother of Gwenno and Emrys and faithful sister of John. 

Funeral on Thursday 30th April. Service at Llanelli Crematorium at 11.00 am. The family warmly invite you to join them for light refreshments at Caersalem Chapel Vestry, Tycroes after the service.

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to the British Deaf Association through the Funeral Directors, Hywel Griffiths and his Sons, Bwtrimawr, 39 Heol y Betws, Betws, Ammanford, or via the Just Giving link.

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Passed away on:
15-03-2026

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

Nansi Jones

It is with great sadness that we as a family announce the passing of our beloved mother and Mams - Nansi. 

She will be remembered as a much loved wife of the late Jonjo, loving mother of Karen, Emma and the late Mark, adored Mams of Tammy and Alysha-Marie, dear Mams in law of Dan, proud great Mams of Jesse and a devoted sister. 

Funeral on Saturday 25th April. Service at Llanelli Crematorium at 11.00 am followed by light refreshments at Tairgwaith Community Club. 

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

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Passed away on:
26-03-2026

Francis Paul Chalkley

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

Much loved son of Lyn and Janet, loving father of Deacon, Luca and Lawson, adored partner of Nia, devoted brother of Nicola, and a caring uncle of Kelsey and Callum. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. 

Funeral on Thursday 23rd April. Service at Llanelli Crematorium at 4.00pm. To celebrate Paul’s life, the family wish for you not to wear traditional funeral attire, but lighter, colourful clothing. There is also a welcome for you to join them after the funeral to raise a toast in Paul’s memory at the Working Men’s Club, Pontarddulais.  

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired to Tŷ Olwen Trust kindly received by the Funeral Directors, Hywel Griffiths and Sons, Oakfield Street, Pontarddulais, SA4 8LN or through the Just Giving link.

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Passed away on:
28-03-2026

Phil Rees

Sadly on Saturday 28th March at Glangarnant Care Home, Phil of Crescent Road, Gwaun Cae Gurwen passed away. Beloved son of Nancy and the late Ioan, much loved brother of Meurig, greatly missed brother-in-law of Sandra and dear partner of Tanya and the late Sally. 

Funeral on Thursday, 23rd April, service at Llanelli Crematorium at 11.00am. The family warmly invite you to join them for light refreshments at Waun Club after the service. 

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to ‘Dementia UK’ 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:
23-04-2026

Yvonne Lloyd Dudley

Sadly on Sunday 15th March at Glangwili Hospital, Carmarthen, Yvonne of New Road, Llandeilo.

Beloved wife of the late Bryan, devoted mother of Philip and Andrew, dear mother in law of Mandy and Donna, cherished grandmother of Jordan, Nathan, Rhiannon, Angharad, Megan and Joshua, much loved daughter of the late Doreen and John Anthony, respected daughter in law of the late Ruby and Eirwyn and a fond sister of Ken.

Funeral on Monday 13th April. Service at St. Teilo’s Church, Llandeilo at 1.00pm followed by cremation at Llanelli Crematorium at 3.00pm.

Flowers may be given and sent to Hywel Griffiths and Sons, Funeral Directors, Bwtrimawr, 39 Betws Road, Betws, Ammanford SA18 2HE no later than 10.00am on the day of the funeral.

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Passed away on:
15-03-2026