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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Eiry Lyn Williams (Lyn)

Peacefully on Monday 26th January at her home in Pontarddulais, Lyn sadly passed away.

Loving wife of Vernon for 44 years, devoted mother of Kelly, respected mother in law of Howard, adored Mamgu of Ruby, Eloise and Morgan, much loved sister of Delyth, Dian, Caryl and the late Carwyn, and dear daughter of the late Delwyn and Maureen Mathews.

Funeral on Thursday 26th February. Service at Llanelli Crematorium at 11.00 followed by light refreshments at Pontarddulais Rugby Club.

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired either to Macmillan Cancer Support or Marie Curie kindly received by the Funeral Directors, Hywel Griffiths and Son, Capel Y Bont, Oakfield Street, Pontarddulais, SA4 8LN or through the Just Giving links.

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Passed away on:
26-01-2026