RITA MARGARET LLOYD Formerly of Woodmanton, Clifton Upon Teme and a past member of Martley Young Farmers. Passed away peacefully at home on June 15th 2020, aged 80 years. Due to the current restrictions, a private funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Friday, July 3rd. A Memorial Service will take place at St. Dubricius & All Saints Church, Hamnish at a later date. Donations, if desired, for St. Michael's Hospice and Marie Curie may be sent to Emma Bouston Funeral Services, 3 New Road, Bromyard HR7 4AH (01885 489900).

DOREEN BLAKE Died peacefully on June 26th, 2020, aged 88 at Coldwell's House. Devoted Wife of the late Fred, much loved Mother to Nick and Julie, Mother in Law to Shane and Karen, loving Nan to Kate, Becky, Emily and Megan and Great Nan to Jacob, Betsy and Noah. Private funeral. Family flowers only.

RICHARD BOULTON Of Withington, formerly of Leominster, peacefully at St Michael's Hospice on June 28th, 2020 aged 73 years. Loving Husband of Mary, Dad of Sharon, Carol and Helen. Private family cremation. All enquiries to Shayne Hogg Funeral Services, 72 Whitecross Road, Hereford HR4 0DG Tel 01432 341871.

EILEEN PHYLLIS BRIDGWATER Passed away peacefully at Hampton Grange on Friday, June 26th, 2020, aged 90 years. Beloved Wife of Cecil. Devoted Mother to Janice, Kevin, Karen and Mark. Loving Nan to Ellie and Charlotte. Private Family Funeral. Donations if desired to Hereford and Worcester Animal Rescue or Dementia UK. Donations may be made online via https://eileenbridgwater.muchloved.com/ Enquiries to Dawe Brothers (01432) 274066.

JOANNA BYWATER 'JO' Of Orchard Place, Whitney-on-Wye. Passed away peacefully on 25th June, 2020. Aged 75 years. Beloved Wife of Roger and loving Mum to Simon and Nick Orrells. She will be greatly missed by her Family and many Friends. A private Service will be held at Hereford Crematorium. Donations if desired to Macmillan Cancer Care. Please make cheques payable to the Charity and forward to the Funeral Directors All enquiries to A. W. Hughes & Son, Tregarden, Gladestry, Kington, HR5 3NY.

MURIEL DAVIES (nee BOSWELL) Of Yew Tree Gardens, Hereford. Peacefully on June 24th, 2020, aged 91 years. Widow of Gwynne, dear Mum of Michael, Suzanne and Colin, Mother in Law of Anne, Brian and Julie, loving Nan to Phillip, Mark, Stephen, John, Adam and Jason, a Great Nan, Sister to Tom and a loving Aunt. Due to the current restrictions a private Funeral Service will take place. Donations if desired may be sent directly to St Michaels' Hospice in memory of Muriel. All enquiries to Shayne Hogg Funeral Services, 72 Whitecross Road, Hereford, HR4 0DG. Tel. 01432 341871.

JOHN BERNARD HAYCOCK 'BERNARD' Of Bromyard. Passed away peacefully at St. Michael's Hospice on June 27th, 2020, aged 80 years. Due to the current restrictions, a private funeral service will take place on Wednesday, July 8th. Floral tributes, or donations, if desired, for St. Michael's Hospice may be sent to Emma Bouston Funeral Services, 3 New Road, Bromyard HR7 4AH (01885 489900).

WILLIAM LLOYD HODGKINSON 'BILL' Peacefully at Leominster Community Hospital on June 19th 2020 aged 81 years. Beloved Husband of Liz, devoted Father of Nick and Chris and Father in Law of Louise, loving Grandad to Bryony and Isabel. Due to the current restrictions a private family funeral service will take place. Donations if desired for St Michael's Hospice may be donated directly in memory of Bill. All enquiries to Shayne Hogg Funeral Services, 72 Whitecross Road, Hereford HR4 0DG Tel 01432 341871.

ELIZABETH HOLT 'LIZ' Sadly passed away at St Michael's Hospice on Monday, June 22nd, 2020, aged 86 years old. Liz was a real character, full of life. She loved a good chat, and was known widely in the community in which she lived. Liz will be greatly missed. Liz's Funeral will take place on Tuesday, July 7th. Church Service by invitation only. Burial at Hereford Cemetery at 2.30 p.m., can be attended in guidance with social distancing. All donations in lieu of flowers to be made payable to St Michael's Hospice, Bartestree. All enquiries to S A Evans Funeral Directors, 23-24 Gaol Street, Hereford HR1 2HU. Tel: 01432 273736.

MARGARET HYLAND Margaret died peacefully on Sunday June 21st at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham, after a short illness. She was surrounded by her closest family. Margaret will be hugely missed by Husband John, Son Matthew, Daughter Kate, and her beloved Grandchildren, Oliver, Charlie, Jacob, Tom and Sam together with her many Friends. A private family service, due to Covid-19 restrictions will be held at Hereford Crematorium. Family flowers only. Any donations should be sent to the British Heart Foundation.

MARGARET LAYLAND Of Eardisley. Passed away on June 23rd, 2020, aged 94 years. Wife of the late John Layland. Loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister. Family flowers only, donations if desired to charity, West Midlands Air Ambulance. For further enquiries please contact A.W.Hughes & Son Funeral Directors Kington: 01544 370217 Presteigne: 01544 267778

GEOFFREY STRAUGHAN LYNN 'GEOFF' Geoff passed peacefully away at home on Thursday, June 18th, 2020, aged 72 years. Much loved Husband, Father and Grandad. There will be a private Funeral Service for Geoff at Hereford Crematorium. Donations, if desired, sent to Leukaemia UK and St Michael's Hospice. All enquiries to R W Mann and Son, Tel. 01568 612358.

MURIEL EVELYN NAPPER Passed away peacefully at Holmer Manor Care Home on June 28th 2020, after a long illness, aged 83 years. Beloved Wife of Jeff, Mother to David, Andrew and Alison. Sister to Philip and a much loved Grandmother. Private family Funeral only.

DAVID PICKSTONE PENNINGTON Passed away on June 13th, 2020 aged 78 years The funeral service took place on June 30th, 2020 David will be missed by all family and friends For further information please contact Abbotsfield Funeral Directors 01432 356445 Deaths

PAUL REYNOLDS 59, died at home on Monday, June 22nd Eternally missed by Cindy, Candy, Eliot, Tobias and James Private funeral Family flowers only Donations to bowel cancer.org.uk/donate

JOHN MACK RUSSELL Formerly of Paisley, Renfrewshire. Died on June 18th, 2020, peacefully at home. Loving Husband, Father and Grandfather. There will be a private Service.

FLORENCE KATHLEEN STEPHENS 'PEGGY' Of Presteigne Passed away peacefully at Llandrindod Wells Hospital on Saturday, June 20th, 2020 aged 84 years Loving Wife of the late Ted, loving Mum to Andrew and Daughter in Law Linda. Private family funeral service to be held on Monday, July 6th, 2020 The hearse will be departing Presteigne at 11:35am, Anyone wishing to pay their respects please social distance on Presteigne bypass For further enquiries please contact A.W.Hughes & Son Funeral Directors Presteigne: 01544 267778

IVY MARGARET SUDWORTH Aged 96. Passed suddenly on June 21st, 2020. Wife, Mother and much loved Sister and Aunt. There will be a private Burial at Marden.

DAVID LENNOX TAYLOR Formerly of Leeds. Beloved Husband of the late Christine. Loving Father, Grandpa, Brother and Uncle and a Friend to many. Will be hugely missed by all who knew and loved him. David's Funeral Service will be held on Friday, July 3rd, 2020, at Hereford Crematorium, 12.45 p.m. For further enquiries contact Golden Valley Funeral Services, Unit 3 Wormbridge Court, Herefordshire, HR2 9DH. Tel: 01981 257203.

BERYL MAY WILLIAMS Of Ludlow. Passed away peacefully at home on 27th June 2020, aged 82 years, after a five year battle with cancer. Beloved Wife of the late Thomas and adored Mum of Michael, Roger, Debbie, Diane and Robert; a cherished Grandmother to twelve and Great Grandmother to five. Beryl will be sadly missed by all her Family and Friends. Private Funeral to take place due to the current circumstances. Family flowers only please. Kind donations received in Beryl's memory will be given to Cancer Research UK and can be sent via the funeral home. All enquiries please to: Victoria Allen Funeral Services, 8 Charlton Rise, Ludlow SY8 1ND. 01584 879035

MARGARET ELIZABETH WILLIAMS 'BET' Formerly of Presteigne. Passed away peacefully at the Weir Nursing Home on Sunday June 28th, aged 95 years Private Cremation to take place due to current circumstances. Donations if desired and will be much appreciated to St Michaels Hospice Hereford. Donations can be sent to Julian Tooley funeral services, Pant Lane, Abergavenny, NP7 5DR

HILARY JANE WILLIS Passed away peacefully at St Michael's Hospice on Sunday, June 28th, aged 62. Much loved mother to daughters Amy and Joy. Close friend to Mick also to Liz. Funeral Service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Wednesday, July 8th at 3pm