Announcing the passing of loved ones through local news media is a longstanding tradition, and we take pride in the trust placed in us to share these important announcements. Every notice published in our newspaper and on our news site also appears on funeral-notices.co.uk — the UK’s leading platform for death notices and memorials. Each notice remains online forever, offering families and friends a lasting tribute, a secure space to share memories, add tributes, upload photographs, and make donations in memory.
Each week, we pay tribute to those remembered in our Somerset community by sharing funeral notices and online tribute pages. To view the latest announcements, add your own tributes, or create a funeral notice, please visit our website or contact our helpful team at 01482 908084.
Below is a selection of recent notices published this week:
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Joan, passed away on 16th December 2025 at home, reunited with her beloved husband Bill. A service celebrating Joan’s life will be held at Lynch Chapel, Winscombe, on Friday 23rd January at 11:00 am, followed by interment. Donations in her memory may be made to Weston Hospicecare.
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Edwin of Butleigh died peacefully on 14th December 2025, aged 95. Survived by his children, Edwin’s funeral will take place at Mendip Crematorium on Thursday 8th January at 1:30 pm. Donations welcomed for The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB).
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John passed away peacefully at Bristol Royal Infirmary on 19th December 2025, aged 80. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends. A memorial service will be held at St Andrew’s Church, Banwell, on Wednesday 21st January at 11:30 am. Donations may be given in support of Bristol Heart Institute or Dementia UK.
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Joy passed away peacefully at home on 18th December 2025, aged 98. A funeral will be held at the Valley Chapel, Haycombe, on Tuesday 6th January at 3:00 pm.
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Peggy of Compton Martin died on 16th December 2025 in her 90th year. Her funeral is scheduled for Wednesday 14th January 2026 at Haycombe Crematorium. Donations in her memory to Weston Hospicecare are welcome.
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Ray passed peacefully at Cookson Court, Yeovil. His funeral will be held on Tuesday 13th January at 10:40 am at Yeovil Crematorium. Donations may be made to St Margaret’s Hospice.
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Joyce, aged 82, died on 9th December 2025. Her funeral service will take place on Thursday 8th January at the Valley Chapel, Haycombe Crematorium. Donations for Leukemia Research and Dorothy House Hospice are being accepted.
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Diane, aged 79, passed away at Weston General Hospital on 15th December. A service will be held at Weston Super Mare Crematorium on Wednesday 14th January at 12:30 pm. Donations may be made to North Somerset RSPCA & Weston Hospicecare.
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Tony of Odd Down, Bath, aged 83, died peacefully on 5th December 2025. His funeral service is on Thursday 8th January 2026 at The Valley Chapel, Haycombe Crematorium.
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John passed away at the Royal United Hospital, Bath. His funeral service is scheduled for Friday 16th January 2026 at the Valley Chapel, Haycombe Crematorium.
Other notices include memorials for Angela, Dalton, Sheila, Geoff, Ralph, Glenis, Matt, and many more, each remembered with deep respect and affection by family and friends. Donations in memory of these individuals support a variety of local and national charities.
We extend our heartfelt condolences to all families and friends mourning their loss. For more information or to create a notice, please contact our team.