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Marianne Irene Sheen

Marianne of Waunfawr, Penybanc, Ammanford, passed away peacefully on Friday, 2nd October at the Amman Valley Hospital, Glanamman, Ammanford.

Loving and devoted wife of the late John, caring mother of David, Megan, Mair, Becas and Maria João, cherished ‘Mamgu’ of Ricardo, Rhiannon, Tomás and Gemma and ‘Hen Famgu’ of Noa.

Funeral on Tuesday, December 1st, Service for family and friends at the Chapel of Rest, Bwtrimawr, Betws at 1.45pm followed by cremation at Llanelli Crematorium at 3.00pm.

No flowers please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to either Cancer Research UK or the Alzheimer’s Society, kindly received by Hywel Griffiths and Sons, Funeral Directors, 39 Betws Road, Betws, Ammanford, SA18 2HE. Tel 01269 593637, or via the Justgiving link.

Hunodd Marianne o Waunfawr, Penybanc, Rhydaman yn dawel ddydd Gwener, 2ail o Hydref yn Ysbyty Glanaman, Rhydaman.

Priod hoff y diweddar John, mam gariadus David, Megan, Mair, Becas a Maria João, mamgu arbennig Ricardo, Rhiannon, Tomás a Gemma a hen famgu hoffus Noa.

Angladd ddydd Mawrth, 1af o Ragfyr, gwasanaeth cyhoeddus yn y Capel Gorffwys, Betws, Rhydaman am 1.45 y prynhawn, ac oddi yno i Amlosgfa Llanelli erbyn 3.00 or gloch. 

Dim blodau plîs. Derbynnir cyfraniadau, oes dymunir, naill tuag at ‘Cancer Research UK neu yr ‘Alzheimer’s Society’ drwy law Hywel Griffiths a’i Feibion, 39 Heol y Betws, Betws, Rhydaman, SA18 2HE. Ffôn 01269 593637, neu drwy y linc yma.

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Passed away on:
02-10-2026

Cliffy Price

Peacefully on Saturday 24th October at his home, Cliffy of Derwydd Avenue, Gwaun Cae Gurwen sadly passed away. 

Beloved husband of Donna, much loved father of Barrie, Robert, Trina and Louise, loving Dado of Kayleigh, Shane, Declan, Hannah, Cameron, Seren and Libby, adoring great-grandfather of Rowan and dear brother of Janet. Cliffy will be dearly missed by all his family and friends. 

Funeral on Wednesday 18th November, service at Llanelli Crematorium at 1.00pm 

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to the Wales Air Ambulance 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.

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Passed away on:
24-10-2026

Ian Elias

Sadly on Friday 23rd October at Glangwili Hospital, Carmarthen, Ian formerly of Gorslas.

Loved father of Amanda, Natalie and the late Mathew, father in law of Ryan and grandfather of Eve, Lily and Aryana. Sadly missed by all his family and friends.

Funeral on Tuesday 17th November, service at Llanelli Crematorium at 2.00pm.

There is an invitation for you to join the family at Tafarn y Phoenix, Cross Hands after the funeral service.

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


Gyda thristwch ddydd Gwener 23ain o Hydref, yn Ysbyty Glangwili, Caerfyrddin, Ian gynt o Gorslas. 

Tad cariadus Amanda, Natalie a’r diweddar Mathew, tad yng nghyfraith Ryan a thadcu Eve, Lily ac Aryana. Colled fawr i’w deulu oll.

Angladd ddydd Mawrth 17eg o Dachwedd, gwasanaeth yn Amlosgfa Llanelli am 2.00 y prynhawn.

Mae na groeso i chi ymuno a’r teulu yn ‘Tafarn y Phoenix’, Cross Hands ar ôl y gwasanaeth.

Blodau’r teulu’n unig. Derbynnir cyfraniadau, os dymunir, tuag at ‘Ammanford Foodbank’ trwy law Hywel Griffiths a’i Feibion, Trefnwyr Angladdau, Bwtrimawr, 39 Heol y Betws, Betws, Rhydaman SA18 2HE neu drwy’r ddolen JustGiving.

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Passed away on:
23-10-2026

Sonia Kay Howells

Peacefully on Saturday 24th October at Glangwili Hospital, Carmarthen, Sonia of Heol Wallasey, Ammanford.

Much loved mother of Cheryl and Mark, loving partner of Ross, dear mother-in-law of Debbie and the late Gethin and a cherished Grans to all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Funeral on Monday, 16th November, service for family and friends at the Chapel of Rest, Bwtrimawr, Betws at 12.00pm, followed by interment at St David’s New Burial Ground, Betws. Bright colours may be worn if you wish.

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to the British Heart 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:
24-10-2026

Alan Wyn Pritchard

Sadly on Friday 23rd October, Alan of Heol y Gors, Cwmgors suddenly passed away at Morriston Hospital. 

Beloved husband of Anne, much loved father of Judith, Robert, Anne-Marie and Gareth, father-in-law to Robert, Lynette, Steven and Angelina, also dear brother of the late Susan. Devoted grandfather of Michael, Stacey and Robert, Alan and Bethan, Ashton, Nadine and Cory, Mathew, Catrin, Ashleigh, Kirsten and Megan. Remembered with love by all his great grand-children. 

Funeral to be held on Monday 16th November, service at Llanelli Crematorium at 2.00pm. 

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to the British Heart Foundation 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

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Passed away on:
23-10-2026

Dennis Williams

Peacefully on Wednesday, 14th October at Tŷ Bryngwyn, Llanelli, Dennis of Ammanford sadly passed away. 

Beloved husband of the late Joyce, much loved father of Gaynor and Adrian, cherished father-in law of Martin and Hannah, adored Dadcu of Cerys, James and Bethan, dear brother of the late Vernon, Ronald and Brian, and will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. 

Funeral on Friday 13th November. Service for family and friends at Llanelli Crematorium at 12:00 noon followed by light refreshments at Dinefwr Indoor Bowls, Ammanford. 

Family flowers only. Donations, in lieu, if so desired to Tŷ Bryngwyn will be kindly received by Hywel Griffiths & Sons, Funeral Directors, Bwtrimawr, 39 Betws Road, Betws, Ammanford, SA18 2HE or through our Just Giving Page.

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Passed away on:
14-10-2026

David Daniel Thomas Richards (Dan)

Ar ddydd Sadwrn 24ain o Hydref yng Nghartref Gwernllwyn, Cross Hands, Dan o Erw Lâs, Ty’n-y-Bonau, Pontarddulais, gynt o Fferm Ystradferthyr, Llandyfaelog, Kidwelly. 

Priod hoff y ddiweddar Marian, tad cariadus Jonathan, tadcu annwyl Sophie a Katie, brawd hoffus Anne, ewythr tyner Helen ac Edward. 

Angladd cyhoeddus ddydd Iau, 12fed o Dachwedd, gwasanaeth cyhoeddus yn Amlosgfa Llanelli am 3.00 y prynhawn. 

Blodau’r teulu yn unig. Derbynnir cyfraniadau, os dymunir, naill ai tuag at ‘Dementia UK’ neu y ‘British Heart Foundation’ drwy law Hywel Griffiths a'i Feibion, Trefnwyr Angladdau, Capel y Bont, Oakfield Street, Pontarddulais SA4 8LN. Ffôn 01792 885626

On Saturday 24th October at Gwernllwyn Care Home, Cross Hands, Dan of Erw Lâs, Ty’n-y-Bonau, Pontarddulais, formerly of Ystradferthyr Farm, Llandyfaelog, Kidwelly. 

Beloved husband of the late Marian, much loved father of Jonathan, loving grandfather of Sophie and Katie, fond brother of Anne and dear uncle of Helen and Edward. 

Funeral on Thursday, 12th November, service for family and friends at Llanelli Crematorium at 3.00pm. 

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to either ‘Dementia UK’ or the ‘British Heart Foundation’ will be kindly received by Hywel Griffiths and Sons, Funeral Directors, Capel y Bont, Oakfield Street, Pontarddulais SA4 8LN. Tel: 01792 885626.

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Passed away on:
24-10-2026

John Michael Crayford

Peacefully on Sunday, 25th October at Glangwili Hospital, Carmarthen, John of Lon Rhys, Llandeilo. 

Loving husband of Maureen, caring father of Stephen, Matthew and James, dear father-in-law of Carolyn, cherished grandfather of Jonathan, Daniel and Caitlyn, great-grandfather of Efa and a fond companion of Iago.

Funeral on Thursday, 12th November, service for family and friends at Llanelli Crematorium at 11.00am. 

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to either the Stroke Association or the British Heart Foundation, 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:
25-10-2026

Gillian Jones

Suddenly on Thursday 22nd October at her home in Treforis, Betws, Gillian sadly passed away. Fond daughter of the late Roma and Edgar, loved and adored sister of Jacqueline, John, Roger and the late Anne, Alun and Christine. 

Funeral on Tuesday 10th November. Service at the Chapel of Rest, Bwtrimawr, Betws at 2.30pm. 

Further enquiries to Hywel Griffiths & Sons, Funeral Directors, 39 Betws Road, Betws, Ammanford, SA18 2HE. (01269) 593637 

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Passed away on:
22-10-2026

Eleanor Mary Wendy Evans (Wendy)

Yn dawel ddydd Sul 27ain o Fedi yn Ysbyty Glangwili, Caerfyrddin, hunodd Wendy o ‘Cwmbach’, Saron.

Merch annwyl y diweddar Malgwyn a Nona Cwmbach, chwaer gariadus Ann, modryb hoffus Karen a Helen a’i gŵr Anthony a hen fodryb dyner Eleni. Colled fawr i’w theulu oll.

Angladd ddydd Gwener 6ed o Dachwedd. Gwasanaeth yng Nghapel Ebeneser, Rhydaman am 1.00 y prynhawn, cleddir ei gweddillion ym Mynwent Tref Rhydaman.

Blodau’r teulu’n unig. Derbynnir cyfraniadau, os dymunir, tuag at y ‘British Heart Foundation’ neu ‘Cancer Research Wales’ drwy law Hywel Griffiths a’i Feibion, Trefnwyr Angladdau, Bwtrimawr, 39 Heol y Betws, Betws, Rhydaman SA18 2HE.

Peacefully on Sunday, 27th September at Glangwili Hospital, Carmarthen, Wendy of ‘Cwmbach’, Saron, passed away.

Beloved daughter of the late Malgwyn and Nona Cwmbach, loving sister of Ann, fond aunt of Karen and Helen (and her husband Anthony), and dear great-aunt of Eleni. She will be sadly missed by all her family.

Funeral on Friday, 6th November. Service at Ebeneser Chapel, Ammanford at 1.00 pm followed by  interment at Ammanford Town Cemetery.

Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to the ‘British Heart Foundation’ or ‘Cancer Research Wales’ c/o Hywel Griffiths & Sons, Funeral Directors, Bwtrimawr, 39 Betws Road, Betws, Ammanford SA18 2HE.

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Passed away on:
27-09-2026