Funeral Announcements
Keith Barks of Cheddleton, formerly of Ipstones
For more information regarding the funeral arrangements, please don’t hesitate to get in touch on 01538 382048.
Ernest Baxter of Leek
Ernest’s funeral will be held on 16th June at 14:30pm at St Luke’s Church, Leek
Ernest has requested bright clothing to be worn rather than mourning clothes please
No flowers please with donations if desired to The Douglas MacMillan Hospice. The donations will be split equally between The Douglas MacMillan Hospice and The Donna Louise Trust (the children’s arm of the Douglas MacMillan)
To make a donation in memory of Ernest, please click HERE.
Samuel Andrew Baxter of Leek
Sam’s funeral will take place on Friday June 19th, a Service of Thanksgiving will take place at St Edward’s Church, Leek at 3.30pm.
No flowers please by request, donations if desired to Anthony Nolan.
Nicola Jane Clewes (Nee Rhead) of Leek
Nicola’s funeral will take place on Thursday June 25th, Service at Lyndhurst House, Queen Street, Leek at 3pm, prior to private cremation.
No flowers please by request, donations if desired to Pulmonary Hypertension Association UK (PHA UK).
Anthony Corden of Cheddleton
Anthony’s funeral will take place on Saturday June 20th, Service at St Edward’s Church, Cheddleton at 11am, followed by private cremation.
No flowers please by request, donations if desired may be sent to The Douglas Macmillan Hospice, Blurton.
Reginald "reg" Davies of Leek
Reg’s funeral will take place on Saturday June 13th, Service at Lyndhurst House, Queen Street, Leek at 11.30am, prior to private cremation.
No flowers please by request, donations if desired to The Douglas Macmillan Hospice, Blurton.
Annie "Nancy" Downward (Nee Ward) of Cheddleton
For more information regarding the funeral arrangements, please don’t hesitate to get in touch on 01538 382048.
Kenneth James Gould of Thorncliffe
Ken’s funeral will take place on Wednesday June 24th, Service at St Matthew’s Church, Meerbrook at 11.30am, followed by Interment at Leek Cemetery, Buxton Road.
No flowers please by request, donations if desired to The British Heart Foundation.
Jane Hambleton "Jinny" of Calton
Jane’s funeral will take place on Saturday June 27th, Service and Interment at St Mary’s Church, Calton at 2pm.
No flowers please by request, donations if desired to Calton Memorial Hall or The Moorlands Community Minibus Association.
Sheila Hartley of Macclesfield
Sheila’s funeral will take place on Friday June 26th, Service at St Edward’s Church, Leek at 12 noon followed by Interment at Leek Cemetery, Buxton Road.
No flowers please by request, donations if desired to The British Heart Foundation.
Mark Henshall of Mobberley and formerly Leek
Passed away peacefully at Ash Hall Nursing Home, Ash Bank on Monday 27th April 2026, Mark Robert aged 61 years of Mobberley, Cheshire and formerly of Leek, dearly loved son of the late Harold and Irene, much loved brother of Ruth, dearest brother-in-law of Don, dear uncle of Anna and friend to many.
Committal Service at Macclesfield Crematorium on Monday 15th June at 2pm, followed by a Service of Thanksgiving at Trinity Church, Leek at 3pm. Friends are welcome to attend either or both services.
No flowers please by request, donations if desired to The Leprosy Mission.
To make a donation in memory of Mark, please click HERE.
Ronald Jenkinson formerly of Bosley
For more information regarding the funeral arrangements, please don’t hesitate to get in touch on 01538 382048.
JAcqueline "Jackie" Karbowski of Leek
For more information regarding the funeral arrangements, please don’t hesitate to get in touch on 01538 382048.
Beryl Keates (Nee Wright) of Cheddleton
At peace on May 27th 2026 at the R.S.U.H, Beryl Kathleen aged 91 years of Cheddleton, the beloved wife of the late Leonard Keates a devoted aunty, great-aunty and cousin.
Funeral Friday June 19th, Service and Interment at St John’s Church, Wetley Rocks at 11am. Will friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the church.
No flowers please by request, donations if desired to The Royal Osteoporosis Society.
To make a donation in memory of Beryl, please click HERE.
Pamela "Pam" Kinson of Leek
For more information regarding the funeral arrangements, please don’t hesitate to get in touch on 01538 382048.
Ernest "Ernie" Knight of Leek
Ernie’s funeral will take place on Monday June 22nd, Service and Cremation at Carmountside Crematorium at 2.30pm.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired to The Douglas Macmillan Hospice, Blurton.
Peter "Pete" Knott of Leek
Pete’s funeral will take place on Thursday June 18th, Service at Lyndhurst House, Queen Street, Leek at 2.30pm, prior to private cremation.
No flowers please by request, donations if desired to Animal Lifeline.
Keith Morris of Horton
Keith’s funeral will take place on Tuesday June 30th, Service and Cremation at Carmountside Crematorium at 3pm.
No flowers please by request, donations if desired to Prostate Cancer UK or The Douglas Macmillan Hospice, Blurton.
John Austin Pickford of Endon
In accordance with John’s own wishes, the funeral will be private.
Gwendoline Phillips "Gwen" of Leek
For more information regarding the funeral arrangements, please don’t hesitate to get in touch on 01538 382048.
John Richard Ravenscroft of North Shropshire
John Richard of North Shropshire passed away at home on the 26th May 2026. A huge loss to us all. Beloved father and grandfather.
The funeral will be held at St Luke’s Church, Hodnet on Monday 29th June at 3.00pm followed by tea in the Hodnet Hall tea room.
No flowers, all donations will be given to The Shropshire Youth Association and St Lukes Church, Hodnet.
To make a donation in memory of John, please click HERE.
Mary Frances Sotheran formerly of Onecote
Mary’s funeral will take place on Tuesday June 23rd, Service at Lyndhurst House, Queen Street, Leek at 2.30pm, followed by Interment at Onecote Cemetery.
No flowers please by request, donations if desired to Leek Home for Strays.
Acknowledgements
Bryan Stone
Carole and family wish to sincerely thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for all their kind help and support, messages of sympathy, cards and donations for Parkinson’s Uk received during this sad time. We would like to especially thank Julie for her kind words at the service and to S. Sigley & Sons for all their help given with the funeral arrangements.
Geoff Stonier
Vera, Lyndon, Craig, and the family would like to take this opportunity of sincerely thanking all relatives and friends who attended Geoff’s funeral service at St. Edwards church.
Geoff was a much-loved husband, dad, grandad and great-grandad and the family appreciate all the thoughtful cards of condolence and donations to the Leek Corps of Salvation Army and the St. Edward church Bell fund.
All the help and support we have received at this difficult time has been very much appreciated.
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