Loved ones have shared heartfelt messages in this week’s funeral notices
Their families have all paid tribute in this week’s notices(Image: funeral-notices.co.uk/ family handouts)
Announcing the passing of a loved one in local news media is a long standing tradition and we are proud of the trust placed in us to make these important announcements. Every notice published to our newspaper and news site also appears on funeral-notices.co.uk – the UK’s number one site for death notices and memoriams.
Every notice remains online forever providing friends and families with a lifelong tribute to their loved one, a safe place online to share memories, add tributes, photographs and make donations in memory. Each week we pay tribute to the loved ones remembered in our area with a funeral notice and online tribute page.
To read the latest announcements and add tributes to those from our area who have passed away, or to create a funeral notice yourself, click here. Alternatively, you can create a notice by calling our helpful team on 01482 908084.
Here are a selection of notices published earlier this week.
Death Notices
Passed away at Kingswood Court Nursing Home on 13th July 2025 aged 93. A beloved Mum and Nan who will be sadly missed by all her family and friends, and remembered in our hearts forever. The Funeral Service will be held in the Waterside Chapel, Westerleigh Crematorium on Friday 8th August 2025 at 11.15 am. Following afterwards at the Kendleshire Golf Club. All Welcome. Family Flowers only. Dress code: black and white. Donations in memory of Sylvia for The Dogs Trust may be given at the service. Funeral entrusted to: Roy Preddy Funeral Directors. 0117 9562834
Melvyn William (Mel) Hill(Image: funeral-notices.co.uk)
(Mel) of Cheddar Passed away on 7th July 2025, aged 80 years. Beloved Husband of Di, Father of Mark and Andrew and Grandfather of Oliver, Luna, Nova and Elsie. A funeral service will be held at St Andrew’s Church, Cheddar, on Wednesday 30th July 2025 at 1.00pm. Family flowers only, but donations, if desired, to The Friends of St. Andrews Church, Cheddar may be forwarded to:- M J Sheppard Funeral Directors, Cornerways, Church Street, Cheddar, Somerset BS27 3RF. Tel: 01934 742885.
Peter Hopkins(Image: funeral-notices.co.uk)
19-01-1963 to 18-07-2025 In loving memory of a wonderful husband, dad and grandad. You were taken from us far too soon. We will miss you deeply and love you forever. Your laughter, kindness and strength will never be forgotten. Forever in our hearts. With all our love, Sandra, James, Becky, Stacy, Sam, Huxley, Ellie-Mae, Austyn and all the family xx
(nee Vickery ) Passed away peacefully at home on 7th July 2025 aged 72 years. Beloved wife of the late Brian, much loved mum of Louise and Colin, and nanny to Tommy, Matilda and Laura. Funeral service to take place at Canford Crematorium on Thursday 31st July at 11.15am. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Dawn towards Action Duchenne may be given on the day or sent c/o Daffodil Funeral Services 50 High Street, Shirehampton, Bristol, BS11 0DJ, Tel: 0117 982 6100
(nee Drake) Passed peacefully away at home with family around her on 11th July, aged 80 years. Deeply missed by husband Chris, son Martyn, daughter Jo, daughter in law Christina and son in law Andy. Grandmother to Max, Lottie, Macy, Toby and Jaxon. Funeral service at Westerleigh Crematorium, Waterside Chapel on Thursday 7th August at 11.15am. Family flowers only, Donations if desired may be made to Southmead Hospital Charity – Haematology Fund in the retiring collection at the service on the day, alternatively cheques made payable to the charity can be sent to the address below. R Davies & Son 63 Westbury Hill Westbury on Trym Bristol BS9 3AD Tel: 01179 62 89 54
John Martin Vowles(Image: funeral-notices.co.uk)
Formerly of Redhill. Passed away peacefully on 16th July 2025 aged 88 years. A much loved husband of Hilary, father, grandfather and great grandfather who will always be remembered and greatly missed by all his family and friends. A service to celebrate John’s life will be held at Christ Church, Redhill on Thursday 31st July at 12 noon. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Parkinson’s UK, Crisis & Christ Church may be made online at https://john-m-vowles.muchloved.com or sent to C V Gower Funeral Directors, The Square, Winscombe, BS25 1BS, Tel: 01934 842945.
In Memoriams
Our precious daughter Charlotte passed away 19 years ago on 26th July. We miss Charlotte every day. All our lives changed forever when she sadly passed away. We love and miss her more than words can say. Such a wonderful girl. Loved always by Mum and Dad, Sons Frank and Freddy, Brother James, Aunt Mary and Nick xxxxxxx
(Brock) We cannot believe it is 20 years since we lost you and not a day goes by when we don’t think about you and miss you. Your smile and laughter always with us. Resting in peace with your loving son, Mark and husband, Bill. Love you mum, Julie, Jane and family xxxxx
21/12/70 – 25/07/16 Another year may have passed but we still love and miss you as much as ever. You are always in our hearts. Love from Mum, Richard, Paula, Clive and Sylvie
“In life, we loved you dearly, in death, we love you still. In our hearts, you hold a place no one else could fill.” Its been 11 years since you transitioned but your memories still remain with us. We will always love and remember you each and every day Auntie Rosemary. Lovingly Remembered By: Sandra, Roxanne & Phoenix.
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Our thoughts are with the family and friends of those we have lost.