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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

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

Richard Liles

Suddenly on Tuesday 22nd September at his home, Richard of Ammanford Road, Llandybie sadly passed away. 

Husband of Amanda, much loved father of Amber, loving son of Noreen and the late John, dearly loved brother of  Robert and a fond brother-in-law, son-in-law, nephew and uncle. 

Funeral on Thursday 15th October, service at Llanelli Crematorium at 12.00 noon. 

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to ‘Joseph’s Smile’ 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:
22-09-2026

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

Carole Anne Margaret Wheeler

Peacefully on Thursday 17th September at Morriston Hospital, Carole formerly of Craig Neish, Ty’r Winch Road, Cardiff.

Beloved wife of the late Graham, loving mother of Stuart, respected mother in law of Sarah, cherished grandmother of Anwen and a fond sister of the late Jeff.

Funeral on Wednesday 14th October, service at Llanelli Crematorium at 11.00am.

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to Cancer Research Wales kindly received by Hywel Griffiths and Sons, Funeral Directors, Capel y Bont, Oakfield Street, Pontarddulais SA4 8LN

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Passed away on:
14-10-2026

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

Leeza Orr (Lisa)

It is with great sadness that we as a family announce the sudden passing of our beloved Leeza at her home in Ammanford on Thursday 24th September. 

Much loved partner of Simon, devoted mother of Jade, Caitlyn and Thomas, dear mother-in-law of Llew and Ioan, adored grandmother of Ollie and a loving sister, sister-in-law and aunt. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. 

Lisa’s funeral will take place on Tuesday 13th October. Service at the Chapel of Rest, Bwtrimawr, Betws at 10.30am followed by interment at Betws Church New Burial Ground.

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 SA18 2HE or via the Just Giving page.

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Passed away on:
24-09-2026

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

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