Announcing the passing of a loved one through local news media is a longstanding tradition, and we are honoured by the trust placed in us to share these important announcements. Every notice published in our newspaper and on our website is also available on funeral-notices.co.uk, the UK’s leading site for death notices and memorials. These notices remain online indefinitely, providing family and friends with a lasting tribute, a safe space to share memories, add tributes and photographs, and make donations in memory of their loved one.
Each week, we pay tribute to those remembered in our area through funeral notices and online memorial pages. To read the latest announcements and add your own tributes for those who have recently passed away in our community, or to arrange a funeral notice, please visit funeral-notices.co.uk or contact our dedicated team by phone at 01482 908084.
Below is a selection of funeral notices published earlier this week:
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Jacquie, who sadly passed away suddenly but peacefully on Saturday 8th August. Cherished wife for 38 years to Mike, adored mum, sister and nanny, fondly remembered and deeply missed by family and friends. In accordance with Jacquie’s wishes, no funeral service will be held; however, on Saturday 17th October from 4pm to 7pm, family and friends are invited to St James’ Church Centre to share memories and reflect on her life. Refreshments will be provided. Donations in her memory can be made to St Peter’s Hospice, Breast Cancer Now, and Lymphoma Action via C V Gower Funeral Directors or online.
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A loving wife to Dean, mother to Gabrielle and Anne-Marie, sister to Alan, and grandmother to Raff, who passed away on 22nd July 2026. Originally from Batheaston and later of Kaiapoi, New Zealand. A memorial service will be held at St John the Baptist, Batheaston, on Wednesday 16th September at 2.30pm.
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A cherished mum, nan and great nan from Cheddar, who passed away at 97 years old on 16th August 2026. A celebration service will be held at Sedgemoor Crematorium on Friday 11th September at 10.30am. Donations may be made to Weston Hospicecare.
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A beloved husband, father, and friend who passed away aged 88 on 20th July 2026, with a funeral service scheduled at The Church of St. Alphege, Bath, on Thursday 3rd September at 2.30pm. Donations are welcome to The Church of St. Alphege.
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Barbara of Chilthorne Domer, aged 85, who passed on 13th August 2026. A devoted wife, mother, nanny and great-nanny. Funeral service at St Mary’s Church, Chilthorne Domer on Wednesday 2nd September at 12:30pm, followed by private cremation. Donations in her memory to Dementia UK are appreciated.
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Ciss from Frome, who passed away peacefully on Saturday 15th August 2026 at Yeovil District Hospital aged 86. Funeral service at Mendip Crematorium on Monday 7th September at 11:30am. Donations suggested for the Alzheimer’s Society.
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A much-loved resident of Hallatrow who passed peacefully at the Royal United Hospital on 10th August aged 88. Funeral service at Haycombe Crematorium, Bath, on Friday 18th September at 12 noon. Donations may be made to the Dorothy House Foundation.
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Kathleen (née Walls) of Bridgewater (formerly Gateshead), aged 50, passed peacefully on 18th August after a short illness. Funeral service at Saltwell Crematorium on Monday 14th September at 11:15am with a celebration following at Leam Lane Social Club, Gateshead. Donations to St Margaret’s Hospice Taunton.
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Dave, aged 64, who passed peacefully on 17th August 2026. Funeral at Yeovil Crematorium on Thursday 10th September at 2:00pm. Donations in memory to St. Margaret’s Hospice.
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Jill (née Gillen), who passed peacefully on 19th August 2026 aged 88 at Clare Hall Care Home, Ston Easton. Funeral at St Mary’s Church, Swainswick on Wednesday 9th September at 11:00am.
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Tony of Street, aged 94, passed on 17th August 2026, with cremation at Mendip Crematorium on Thursday 3rd September at 2:30pm. Donations for Dementia Research UK welcome.
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Thelma, beloved wife and mother, aged 88, passed peacefully on 11th August 2026. A service to celebrate her life will be held at Mendip Crematorium on Wednesday 9th September at 1:30pm. Donations in support of Breast Cancer Now and The Salvation Army are welcomed.
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Scott, who passed suddenly and much loved son, brother and partner. Funeral service celebrating his life on Saturday 3rd October at Sedgemoor Crematorium. Donations to Cancer Research UK and Scoot 4 Nepal.
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Pamela (née Hills) of Street passed away peacefully on 14th August 2026 just before her 101st birthday. Funeral service at Mendip Crematorium on Tuesday 8th September at 11:30am. Donations for RNLI encouraged.
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Jon, dearly loved husband and father, who passed on 17th August 2026. Family-only service at Yeovil Crematorium on Friday 11th September. Donations to Motor Neurone Disease Association appreciated.
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Yvonne, aged 85, passed away on 9th August 2026. A celebration of her life at Weston-super-Mare Crematorium on Thursday 1st October. Donations to Great Western Air Ambulance supported.
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Ron Shinton, aged 91, passed away peacefully at home on 16th August 2026. A celebration of his full and accomplished life to be held in due course.
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Ivy Stroud (née Clarke) of Martock, who passed on 14th August 2026 aged 86. A celebration of her life on 9th September 2026 at Yeovil Crematorium. Donations to British Heart Foundation.
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Audrey, who lived to 100 years, peacefully passed on 17th August 2026. A service to celebrate her life is scheduled at Weston-super-Mare Crematorium on Tuesday 15th September. Donations welcome for Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance.
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Ivan, who passed on 18th August 2026 at RUH, will be missed dearly by family. Funeral at Haycombe Crematorium on Wednesday 16th September.
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Val, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, died peacefully at Dorothy House Hospice on 7th August 2026 aged 78. Funeral service at Haycombe Crematorium on Wednesday 26th August at 3pm. Donations to Dorothy House Hospice appreciated.
To add tributes or publish a notice for your loved one, please visit funeral-notices.co.uk.
Our thoughts remain with all families and friends mourning the loss of their loved ones.