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Verona Evans

Yn dawel ddydd Mawrth 13eg o Hydref, yn ei chartref ym Maes y Berllan, hunodd Verona o Betws.

Mam ffyddlon a chariadus Vanessa, mamgu annwyl Hannah a Liam, chwaer addfwyn y diweddar Elaine, Ben, May, Bronnie a Brian, anti a hen anti hoffus. Gwelir ei cholled yn fawr gan ei theulu a’i ffrindiau oll. 

Angladd ddydd Mercher 4ydd o Dachwedd. Gwasanaeth yn Amlosgfa Llanelli am 11.00 y bore. 

Blodau’r teulu yn unig. Derbynnir cyfraniadau, os dymunir tuag at 'Sue Ladd and Friends' drwy law y Trefnwyr Angladdau, Hywel Griffiths a’i Feibion, Bwtrimawr, 39 Heol y Betws, Rhydaman, SA18 2HE neu drwy’r dudalen Just Giving.


Peacefully on Tuesday 13th of October, at her home in Maes y Berllan, Verona from Betws sadly passed away. 

Devoted and loving mother of Vanessa, loving grandmother of Hannah and Liam, gentle sister of the late Elaine, Ben, May, Bronnie and Brian, fond aunt and great aunt. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. 

Funeral Wednesday 4th November. Service at Llanelli Crematorium at 11.00 am. 

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired to 'Sue Ladd and Friends' kindly received by the Funeral Directors, Hywel Griffiths a’i Feibion, Bwtrimawr, 39 Heol y Betws, Ammanford, SA18 2HE or through the Just Giving page.

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Passed away on:
13-10-2026

Paul Williams

Peacefully on Friday 25th September at his home in Betws, Ammanford, Paul sadly passed away. 

Much respected and adored husband of Carolyn and will be sadly missed by all his family and many friends. 

Funeral on Tuesday 20th October. Service at Llanelli Crematorium at 2.00pm followed by a celebration of Paul’s life at Glynhir Golf Club. According to Paul’s wishes, no formal funeral attire to be worn, and please wear something blue. 

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

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Passed away on:
25-09-2026

Patricia Sylvia Thomas (Pat)

Yn dawel, ddydd Gwener 18fed o Fedi, ar ôl salwch byr, hunodd Pat o Saron, yn wreiddiol o ‘Betws’. 

Gwraig annwyl David, mam gariadus Nicola a’r diweddar Paul, mam-yng-nghyfraith hoffus i bartner Nicola - y ddiweddar Leta, mamgu dyner Rhys a Chloe, a hen famgu addfwyn Poppy a Ruby. Gwelir ei cholled yn fawr gan ei theulu a’i ffrindiau oll. 

Angladd ddydd Iau 15fed o Hydref. Gwasanaeth yng Nghapel Saron am 2.00yp, a chladdedigaeth oddi yno ym mynwent y capel.

Blodau’r teulu yn unig. Derbynnir cyfraniadau, os dymunir, i 'Elusennau Iechyd Hywel Dda' drwy law’r Trefnwyr Angladdau, Hywel Griffiths a’i Feibion,  Bwtrimawr, 39 Heol y Betws, Rhydaman, SA18 2HE neu drwy’r ddolen Just Giving.


Sadly, after a short illness, on Friday 18th September, Pat, of Saron, originally from Betws passed away. 

Much loved wife of David, loving mother of Nicola and the late Paul, fond mother in law to Nicola’s partner - the late Leta, devoted grandmother of Rhys and Chloe, and adored great grandmother of Poppy and Ruby. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. 

Funeral on Thursday 15th October. Service at Saron Chapel at 2.00pm followed by interment at the chapel cemetery. 

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

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Passed away on:
18-09-2026

Mary Jones

Yn dawel ddydd Iau, 24ain o Fedi yn ei chartref yn Heol Pentwyn Betws, hunodd Mary, gynt o Swanfield, Ystalyfera. 

Gwraig annwyl y diweddar Moelwyn, mam gariadus Gwenyth, mam yng nghyfriath barchus Owain a mamgu dyner Sara. Gwelir ei cholled yn fawr gan ei theulu a’i ffrindiau oll. 

Angladd ddydd Mawrth, 13eg o Hydref. Gwasanaeth cyhoeddus yn Amlosgfa Llanelli am 4.00 y prynhawn a lluniaeth oddi yno yn Y Diplomat, Llanelli.

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

Peacefully on Thursday, 24th September, at her home in Pentwyn Road, Betws, Mary, formerly of Swanfield, Ystalyfera passed away.

Beloved wife of the late Moelwyn, loving mother of Gwenyth, respected mother-in-law of Owain, and devoted grandmother of Sara. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends.

Funeral on Tuesday, 13th October. Public service at Llanelli Crematorium at 4.00 p.m. followed by refreshments at The Diplomat, Llanelli. 

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

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Passed away on:
24-09-2026

Albert Frederick Purnell

Sadly on Wednesday 16th September 2026 at Prince Philip Hospital, Albert, more recently of Betws, Ammanford, passed away at 92 years of age.

A beloved husband, father, father in law, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, and uncle.

Albert’s funeral will be held on Monday 12th October. Service at Llanelli Crematorium at 2.00pm.

Family flowers only. Donations, in lieu, if so desired to the National Autistic Society 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:
16-09-2026

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

Alun Rhys Thomas (Rhysie)

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

Much loved husband of Jo, devoted father of Hollie, Sam and Maddie, adored Datcu of Macie, Tom and Morgan, loved brother of Twiz and a fond uncle. 

Funeral on Friday 14th August. Service at Llanelli Crematorium at 2.00pm, followed by light refreshments, or an emergency pint at the Red Lion, Llandybie, SA18 2TL.

Family flowers only. Donations, in lieu, if so desired either to Swansea Cats and Kittens Home or West Wales Poundies (please make cheques payable to Hywel Griffiths and Sons) 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:
19-07-2026

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