Funeral Announcements
Glyn Ash of Rocester
Glyn’s funeral will take place on Friday May 8th, Service and Interment at St Michael’s Church, Rocester at 11am.
Flowers may be sent or donations if desired to Rocester Church or The British Live Trust.
Leslie Robert Bailey "Les" of Gillow Heath
Suddenly on April 7th 2026 at the R.S.U.H. Leslie Robert (Les) aged 89 years of Gillow Heath the dearly loved and loving husband of Ellen, much loved dad of Leslie, Anson, and Malcolm, a dear father-in-law, devoted grandad of Joshua and Elizabeth, fondly remembered by all of his family and many friends.
Funeral Saturday May 9th, Service and Interment at Hill Top Methodist Church, Biddulph Moor at 11:30am. Will friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the Church.
No flowers please by request, donations if desired to The Midlands Air Ambulance.
To make a donation in memory of Les, please click HERE.
Raymond Billings of Blurton, formerly of Cheddleton
Raymond’s funeral will take place on Thursday May 7th, Service at St Edward’s Church, Cheddleton at 2pm, followed by Interment at St Edward’s Lawn Cemetery, Cheddleton.
No flowers please by request, donations if desired to Help for Heroes.
Viven Edwards "Nee Ball" formerly of Cheddleton
Retired Diabetes Specialist Nurse at Leek Health Centre
Peacefully at rest on April 13th 2026 at Ladydale Residential Home, Leek. Vivien aged 82 years. Born in York before settling down to raise her family in Cheddleton with her late husband Harry. A much loved mum to John, Rhonda and Duncan a Northern Nanny to Grace, Harrison, LeAnn and Nana Edwards to Johnathan and Jodie and a dear sister to Christopher and Sharon residing in Australia.
Funeral Friday May 22nd Service at St. Edwards Church, Cheddleton at 10:45am prior to cremation at Carmountside Crematorium. Will friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the Church.
No flowers please by request, donations if desired to The Alzheimer’s Society or Ladydale Residents Comforts fund.
To make a donation in memory of Vivien, please click HERE.
Patricia Jennings of Leek
For more information regarding the funeral arrangements, please don’t hesitate to get in touch on 01538 382048.
Carl Garnett of Reapsmoor
Carl’s funeral service will take place on Friday May 8th, Funeral Service at St. Bartholomew’s Church, Longnor at 2.45pm.
Flowers may be sent or donations if desired to The Midland’s Air Ambulance.
Kathleen Griffith of Leek
Kathleen’s funeral will take place on Tuesday May 19th, Service at Lyndhurst House, Queen Street, Leek at 2.30pm, prior to private cremation.
No flowers please by request, donations may be sent if desired to local animal charities.
Joyce Hollinshead (Nee Sheldon) of Longnor

Dorothy Johnson of Leek
For more information regarding the funeral arrangements, please don’t hesitate to get in touch on 01538 382048.
Ivan Mear of Cellarhead
For more information regarding the funeral arrangements, please don’t hesitate to get in touch on 01538 382048.
George Milward of Leek
George’s funeral will take place on Monday May 11th, Service at St Mary’s R.C Church, Leek at 11am, followed by private cremation.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired to The U.H.N.M Charity (Ward 123, R.S.U.H), The Douglas Macmillan Hospice, Blurton or St Mary’s R.C Church.
Carole Scragg of Leek
Carole’s funeral will take place on Tuesday May 5th, Service at St Edward’s Church, Leek at 2pm, followed by Interment at Leek Cemetery, Buxton Road.
Flowers may be sent or donations if desired to Cancer Research UK.
Evelyn Stretch formerly of Cheddleton and Leek
Evelyn’s funeral will take place on Friday May 15th, Service and Cremation at Carmountside Crematorium at 2.30pm.
No flowers please by request, donations if desired to Harbour Healthcare 3 Ltd.
Rev. Terry Warner of Leek
For more information regarding the funeral arrangements, please don’t hesitate to get in touch on 01538 382048.
Alice Elizabeth Webb "Betty" of Biddulph
Peacefully on March 30th 2026 at Claybourne Care Home, Alice Elizabeth (Betty) aged 91 years formerly of Halls Road, Biddulph, the beloved wife of the late Kenneth George Webb, much loved mum of Helen, Paul and Ann, dearest mother-in-law of Hal, Heather and Martin, a devoted nanna and great nanna and a dear sister, sister-in-law and aunty.
Funeral Wednesday May 13th following a private cremation a service of thanksgiving will take place at Biddulph Methodist Church at 12.15pm will friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the Church.
No flowers please by request donations if desired to Biddulph Methodist Church or Claybourne Residents Comforts Fund.
To make a donations in memory of Betty, please click HERE.
Christopher Wilson of Endon
Christopher’s funeral will take place on Tuesday May 19th, Service at St Luke’s Church, Endon at 11.30am, followed by interment at Endon Lawn Cemetery.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Dementia UK or The British Heart Foundation.
George Evan Wycherley of Leek
George’s funeral will take place on Wednesday May 20th, Service and Cremation at Carmountside Crematorium at 3.15pm.
No flowers please by request.
Jeffrey Alan Wood "Jeff" of Cheddleton
Funeral Thursday May 21st, Service and Cremation at Carmountside Crematorium at 11.30am.
No flowers please by request, donations if desired to The Dogs Trust or The U.H.N.M Charity (Critical Care Unit R.S.U.H)
Acknowledgements
Graham Barks
Sheila Jones
We also would like to sincerely thank the many friends who attended the funeral service which was a great tribute to mum.
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