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Jeffrey Charles Walters (Jeff)

Peacefully on Friday 9th October at Prince Philip Hospital, Llanelli Jeff of Tycroes sadly passed away. 

Beloved husband of the late Angela and Bonnie, dear father of Richard and Sarah, father in law of Ruth and Richard, grandfather of Joshuah, Jac, Caitlin, Dylan and Aiden and much loved brother of John and Nora and the late Joan.  He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. 

Funeral on Thursday 29th October, service at the Chapel Of Rest, Bwtrimawr, Betws at 2.00pm followed by a private interment. You are warmly invited to join the family after the service for light refreshments at Tycroes Rugby Club. 

Family flowers only. Donations, in lieu, if so desired to Dementia UK kindly received by the Funeral Directors, Hywel Griffiths and Sons, Bwtrimawr, 39 Betws Road Ammanford, SA18 2HE. (01269) 593637 or via the Just Giving page

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Passed away on:
09-10-2026

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

Kevin Wyn Roderick

Sadly on Friday 11th September at Prince Philip Hospital, Llanelli, Kevin of Pantyffynnon, originally Tycroes, passed away. 

Much loved husband of Melanie, loving father of Ben and Jessica, dear father in law of Lowri, adored grandfather of Freya and Cadi and devoted son of Peter and the late Hilary. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. 

A private funeral will be held according to Kevin’s wishes.

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Passed away on:
11-09-2026

David Brynmor Thomas

Peacefully on Thursday, 18th June, at Prince Philip Hospital, Llanelli, Brynmor (Brynmor Cwmbach) of Penygarn Road, Tycroes, Ammanford.

Beloved husband of Betty, much loved father of Paula, dear father in law of Andrew and cherished Dadcu of Rhiannon.

Funeral on Friday, 10th July, Public service at Saron Babtist Chapel at 2.00pm, followed by interment at the Chapel Cemetery. 

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

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Passed away on:
18-06-2026

Stephen Essery

Suddenly on Monday 22nd June at his home, Stephen of Tycroes passed away. 

Much loved husband of Ruth, devoted father of Joanna and Mark, dear father in law of Stephen and Donna, adored Dats of Ryan, Noah, Kezia, Joel, Elis, Isla and Will.

Forever with his Lord. 

Funeral on Thursday 9th July. Service at Moriah Chapel, Tycroes at 11.00am followed by interment at the Evangelistic Hall burial ground. 

Family flowers only. Donations, in lieu, if so desired either to Zac’s Place or The New Tribes Mission kindly received by the Funeral Directors, Hywel Griffiths, Bwtrimawr, 39 Betws Road, Betws, Ammanford, SA18 2HE or via the Just Giving link:

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Passed away on:
22-06-2026

Dulcie Barbara Ward

Peacefully on Tuesday 16th June, at her home in Tycroes, Dulcie formerly of the Trading Post, Gwaun Cae Gurwen, originally of Swansea sadly passed away.

Much loved wife of Peter, devoted mother of Simon and the late Nicholas, proud grandmother and great grandmother and adored by her sisters, brothers and all her nieces and nephews.

Funeral on Wednesday 8th July 2026. Service at Morriston Crematorium at 10.30am.

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, Betws, Ammanford, SA18 2HE or via the Just Giving page.

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Passed away on:
16-06-2026

Jillian Jones

Sadly on Monday 25th May 2026, at Prince Philip Hospital, Jillian of Carregamman, Ammanford, passed away. 

Beloved wife of the late Elfed, loving mother of Debbie and Jane, cherished grandmother of Rona, Briony and Sarah and a much-loved sister of Lynn.

Funeral on Thursday 25th June. Service at Llanelli Crematorium at 10:00am.

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to the ‘Alzheimer's society’ 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:
25-05-2026

David Mills

(Former postman at Ammanford)

Sadly on Wednesday 27th May at Prince Philip Hospital, Llanelli, David of Tŷ Dyffryn, Ammanford.

Much loved son of David George and the late Ann, fond brother of Peter and Lisa, dear uncle and sadly missed by all his family and friends.

Funeral on Thursday 25th June, service for family and friends at Llanelli Crematorium at 2.00pm

Flowers may be given and sent to the Funeral Directors, Hywel Griffiths and Son, Bwtrimawr, 39 Betws Road, Betws, Ammanford SA18 2HE no later than 10am on the day of the funeral

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Passed away on:
27-05-2026

Eunice Maureen Greenway (Maureen)

Sadly on Friday 15th May 2026, at Hengoed Court Care Home, Maureen formerly of Llangyfelach, Swansea, passed away. 

Beloved wife of the late Alan, loving mother of Vivienne, Neil and Stephen, much loved mother-in-law of Clifford, Heather and Joanne, cherished grandmother of Scott and his wife Beth, Andrew and his partner Sam, and Zoe and an adored great grandmother of Finley and Nina.

Funeral on Monday 22nd June. Service at Llanelli Crematorium at 1:00pm.

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to ‘Dementia UK’ will be kindly received by Hywel Griffiths & Sons, Funeral Directors, Capel Y Bont, Oakfield Street, Pontarddulais, SA4 8LN.

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Passed away on:
15-05-2026