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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

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

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

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

Thelma Morris

Peacefully on Thursday, 15th October at Cwm Cartref Care Home, Rhydyfro, Thelma formerly of Maes y Werin, Gwaun Cae Gurwen sadly passed away. 

Beloved wife of the late Evan, much loved mother of Des and Rowley, respected mother-in-law of Pamela and Rhian, loving Nanny of Louise, Daniel, Alison and Steven, Robert and Gwenllian, cherished great-grandmother of Eva and Samuel, Emily and Jessica. Thelma will be dearly missed by all her family and friends. 

Funeral on Thursday, 5th November, service at Swansea Crematorium at 2.30pm. 

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 below.

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Passed away on:
15-10-2026

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

Ann Marie Tench

Peacefully on Sunday 18th October, at Ty Bryngwyn, Llanelli, surrounded by her loved ones, Ann Marie of Glanamman passed away. 

Much loved wife of Neil, devoted and loving mother of Jordan, adored daughter of Neil and Brenda, and will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. 

Funeral on Tuesday 3rd November. Service at Llanelli Crematorium at 11.00am, followed by refreshments at The Cawdor, Llandeilo.  

Family flowers only. Donations, in lieu, if so desired either to Sue Ladd and Friends or Tŷ Bryngwyn kindly received by the Funeral Directors, Hywel Griffiths and Sons, Bwtrimawr, 39 Betws Road, Ammanford SA18 2HE (01269) 593637 or via the Just Giving link.

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Passed away on:
18-10-2026

Ieuan Aneurin Mainwaring (Cilfwnwr)

Yn dawel ddydd Mercher 7fed o Hydref hunodd Aneurin gynt o Fferm Cilfwnwr, Llangyfelach.

Gŵr ffyddlon y ddiweddar Myra, tad annwyl a gofalgar Dafydd, Hywel, Aled, Rhidian, Nia, Siân a’r diweddar Gareth, tad yng nghyfraith parchus, tadcu a hen dadcu arbennig, brawd ffyddlon Mair a’r diweddar Les a Glan a brawd yng nghyfraith cefnogol.  Gwelir ei golled yn fawr gan ei deulu a’i ffrindiau oll. 

Angladd ddydd Gwener, 30ain o Hydref. Gwasanaeth yng Nghapel Nebo, Felindre am 12.00 canol ddydd a chladdedigaeth oddi yno ym mynwent y capel.  Fe’ch gwahoddir i ymuno â’r teulu am luniaeth ysgafn yn Neuadd y Pentre wedi’r gwasanaeth.  

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

Peacefully on Wednesday, 7th October, Aneurin, formerly of Cilfwnwr Farm, Llangyfelach, sadly passed away. 

Much loved husband of the late Myra, loving and caring father of Dafydd, Hywel, Aled, Rhidian, Nia, Siân and the late Gareth, respected father-in-law, special grandfather and great-grandfather, faithful brother of Mair and the late Les and Glan and dear brother in law. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.

Funeral on Friday, 30th October. Service at Nebo Chapel at 12.00pm, followed by interment in the chapel cemetery. You are warmly invited to join the family for light refreshments at the Felindre Village Hall after the service.

Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Tŷ Garngoch 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:
07-10-2026

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