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Richard Vaughan Williams (Vaughan)

Sadly on Thursday 17th September, surrounded by his family at Morriston Hospital, Swansea, Vaughan of Glanamman originally from Ammanford passed away. 

Much loved partner of Meryl, devoted father of Scott and Ellen, doting grandad of Lara-Jade, Callie-Haf, Florie, and faithful companion of Gwen. 

Vaughan’s funeral will take place on Friday 16th October. Service at Llanelli Crematorium at 2.00pm followed by light refreshments at Betws Rugby Club. In honour of his love of Wales and Liverpool you are kindly asked to wear a red accessory. 

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to the British Heart Foundation kindly received by the Funeral Directors, Hywel Griffiths and Sons, 39 Betws Road, Betws, Ammanford SA18 2HE or via the Just Giving page.

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Passed away on:
17-09-2026

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

Delphine Rees

Yn dawel ddydd Sadwrn, 19eg Medi yng Ngartref Plas Y Dderwen, Johnstown, Caerfyrddin, Delphine o Stryd Fawr, Glanaman.

Priod hoff y diweddar Clive, mam gariadus Beverley a Justin, mam yng nghyfraith barchus Rob, mamgu annwyl Steffan a Meleri a hen famgu hoffus Caio a Loti.

Angladd ddydd Mercher, 14eg Hydref, gwasanaeth cyhoeddus yn y Capel Gorffwys, Bwtrimawr, Betws, am 2.00 y prynhawn. Cleddir ym Mynwent Tabernacl, Glanaman.

 Blodau’r teulu yn unig. Derbynnir rhoddion, os dymunir, tuag at Dementia UK drwy law Hywel Griffiths a'i Feibion, Trefnwyr Angladdau, Bwtrimawr, 39 Heol y Betws, Betws, Rhydaman, SA18 2HE, Ffon: 01269 593637 or through the Just Giving link.

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Passed away on:
19-09-2026

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

Sandra Jean Bowen

Peacefully on Thursday, 10th September, Sandra, formerly of Morgan Court, Swansea; Station Road, Ammanford and Carregamman, Ammanford sadly passed away.

Devoted wife of the late Arfon, much loved mother of Jeremy and Nichola, lovely Mams to Joshua, Samuel and Beth and respected mother-in-law of Shaun and Jill.

Funeral on Friday, 9th October, service for family and friends at Llanelli Crematorium at 11.00am.

Following the service the family invite you to join them for light refreshments at The Bay View, Oystermouth Road, Swansea.

Further enquiries to Hywel Griffiths and Sons, Funeral Directors, Bwtrimawr, 39 Betws Road, Betws, Ammanford SA18 2HE . 

Tel: 01269 593637 

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Passed away on:
10-09-2026

Yvonne Reed

Yn sydyn ond yn dawel ddydd Mercher 16eg o Fedi hunodd Yvonne o Heol y Gors, Cwmgors.

Priod hoff Jeff, mam gariadus John, Mamgi gofalgar a ffyddlon Megan a Samuel a mam yng nghyfraith annwyl iawn Rebecca. 

Angladd ddydd Gwener, 9fed o Hydref, gwasanaeth cyhoeddus yn Amlosgfa Llanelli am 3.00 y prynhawn. 

Blodau’r teulu’n unig. Derbynnir cyfraniadau,  os dymunir,  tuag at y ‘Stroke Association’ drwy law Evan Rees a Hywel Griffiths, Trefnwyr Angladdau, 98  Heol Cae Gurwen,  Gwaun Cae Gurwen,  Rhydaman SA18 1PD neu trwy’r Just Giving linc isod.

Suddenly but peacefully on Wednesday 16th September, Yvonne of Heol y Gors, Cwmgors sadly passed away. 

Beloved wife of Jeff, loving mother of John, caring and devoted ‘Mamgi’ of Megan and Samuel and dearly loved mother-in-law of Rebecca. 

Funeral on Friday 9th October, service for family and friends at Llanelli Crematorium at 3.00pm. 

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to the ‘Stroke Association’ will be kindly received by Evan Rees and Hywel Griffiths, Funeral Directors, 98 Heol Cae Gurwen, Gwaun Cae Gurwen, Ammanford SA18 1PD or via the Just Giving link below.


Estynnir croeso cynnes i ymuno a’r teulu am luniaeth ysgafn yn ‘Hwb y Gors’, Heol y Gors, Cwmgors (Hen Ysgol Gynradd Cwmgors) ar ôl yr angladd. 

The family warmly invite you to join them at ‘Hwb y Gors’, Heol y Gors, Cwmgors (The old Cwmgors Primary School) for light refreshments after the funeral. 

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Passed away on:
16-09-2026

Roy Vickers

Suddenly on Sunday 30th August at his home, Roy of Derwydd Avenue, Cwmgors sadly passed away. 

Much loved brother of Ron and dear brother-in-law of Rita. Roy will be dearly missed by all his family and many friends. 

Funeral on Thursday, 8th October, service at Llanfair Church, Cwmgors at 12.00 noon followed by interment at Old Carmel Cemetery at 1.00pm. 

Flowers may be given or donations in lieu, if so desired, to ‘Cwmgors RFC’ will be kindly received by Evan Rees and Hywel Griffiths, Funeral Directors, 98 Heol Cae Gurwen, Gwaun Cae Gurwen, Ammanford SA18 1PD.

Ron and Rita warmly invite you to join them for light refreshments at Cwmgors Rugby Club, Gwaun Cae Gurwen after the funeral.

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Passed away on:
30-08-2026

Andrew Prime (Pip)

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

Much loved son of Ken and the late June and loving brother of Claire. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. 

Funeral on Thursday 8th October. Service at the Chapel of Rest, Bwtrimawr, Betws at 11.00am followed by interment at Ammanford Town Cemetery. 

Family flowers only. Donations, in lieu, if so desired to Ammanford Food bank 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:
12-09-2026

John Elliott

Peacefully on Monday 14th September at Prince Philip Hospital, Llanelli, John of Brook Terrace, Tairgwaith sadly passed away. 

Beloved husband of Val, much loved father of Carl, Karisa and the late Mark, a loving and devoted ‘Dadcu’ and hen ‘Dadcu’, dear brother of Annita, Ingrid and the late Betty, Bryn and Rose and fond brother-in-law of the late Eirwyn. John will be dearly missed by all his family and friends. 

Funeral on Wednesday 7th October, service at Llanelli Crematorium at 2.00pm. At the family’s request no mourning, colourful clothes to be worn please. 

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to ‘Dementia UK’ will be kindly received by Evan Rees and Hywel Griffiths, Funeral Directors, 98 Heol Cae Gurwen, Gwaun Cae Gurwen, Ammanford SA18 1PD.

The family warmly invite you to join them for light refreshments at the Amman United, Glanamman after the funeral.

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Passed away on:
14-09-2026

Jeff Jeyes

(Former landlord of The Swan Inn, Morriston and the Cornucopia Cwmgors, and latterly catering manager of Prince Phillip Hospital, Llanelli)

Peacefully on Saturday, 19th September, after a short illness, Jeff passed away at his home at Graig Fawr, Pontarddulais, Swansea.

Beloved husband of Joan, much loved father of the late Nicola and Nathan, respected brother of Clive, Paul and the late Janice, fond brother-in-law of Gwyneira and Brian and a cherished uncle and great uncle. Jeff will be sadly missed by all his family and many friends.

Funeral on Wednesday, 7th October, service for family and friends at Llanelli Crematorium at 4.00pm. The family request that those attending the funeral wear some colour. 

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the Old Mill 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:
19-09-2026