Announcements
Rowland Dixon, Rookhope
Dixon Rowland Of Rookhope passed away on 12th March aged 88 years. A devoted husband of Brenda. A much-loved father and father-in-law. and an adored grandad. Friends, please meet for a service in St Johns Chapel Church on Tuesday 7th April at
Raymond Blackburn, Stanhope
With deep sadness we announce the passing of Raymond Blackburn on 5th March 2026. The family welcome all to join us in paying tribute to a life well lived on Monday 23rd March at Wear Valley Crematorium , Coundon at
Ray Gill
Details of the celebration of Ray’s life: Thursday 19th March at 11:30, at Wear Valley Crematorium CoundonBishop AucklandDurhamDL14 8NRFollowed by refreshments at Duke Of YorkFir TreeCrookDL15 8DGWe kindly ask that people do not wear black but informal and colourful…walking boots optional! There
PAM BANKS (NEE RIDLEY)
IT is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Pam Banks (nee Ridley). Family and friends are invited to a funeral service on Wednesday the 18th of March. All are welcome at 11:30am at Durham Crematorium followed by
Tony Fallon, Crook
Tony Fallon, Crook: 8/3/1953 – 15/2/2026.. A dearly loved father, grandfather, brother and uncle. Funeral will take place on March 9th at 11am at St Cuthbert’s RC church, Crook. All welcome to attend.
Les Hogarth, Wolsingham
Les Hogarth of Wolsingham passed away on February 25th at the grand age of 98 years. 21/03/1926- 25/02/26 Dearly loved father, Granda, brother, uncle and a good friend to many. Funeral details to follow.
Bob Thompson St John’s Chapel
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for all the support, kind thoughts and messages we have received since Bob’s passing. Sharing your memories has brought us so much comfort and reminded us of his impact in
ANNOUNCEMENT
Lilian Rutherford Funeral will be held at St Thomas Church Heatherycleugh, followed by burial at Burtreeford Cemetery, on 17th February at 11 am. Everyone welcome.
Kenneth Vickers
Vickers Kenneth aged 97, formerly of Greenfoot House Stanhope. Passed away peacefully in the loving care of Crosshill Care Home, Stanhope. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him. Will friends please meet at Crosshill Cemetery on Monday
JOYCE JONES, WEARHEAD
The funeral of Joyce Jones of Wearhead will take place on Tuesday January 27th at 12:30 at St.Thomas church, Cowshill, followed by a burial at Burtree Ford cemetery. Family flowers only. Refreshments afterwards at Cowshill village hall.
Joyce Jones
ANNOUNCEMENT The family of Joyce Jones of Wearhead announce her SAD PASSING. Dearly beloved wife of the late Ivan, mother of Michael and Shirley and a dear grandmother. Funeral details to follow.
ANNOUNCEMENT FROM BISHOP TRAINS
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our colleague and friend, David Million. David began his railway career as a member of the British Rail Youth Training Scheme (YTS) before working in the ticket office at
Eileen Spurr (nee Raine) formerly of Eastgate
Formerly of the White House, Eastgate died peacefully at home on 5th September surrounded by her family, aged 77 years. Dearly loved wife of Dr Irving Spurr, loving mother of Tanya, Felicity and Alexander and a dearly loved grandma. She