Announcing the loss of a loved one through local news media is a tradition that holds deep meaning and significance. We are honoured by the trust families place in us to share these important announcements with the community. Every obituary published in our newspaper and on our news website is also featured on funeral-notices.co.uk, the UK’s leading platform for death notices and memorials.
Each notice remains online indefinitely, providing a lasting tribute and a secure space for friends and family to share memories, post tributes, upload photographs, and make charitable donations in honour of their loved one. Weekly, we pay homage to those remembered in our region with carefully prepared funeral notices and online tribute pages.
Below are some of the recent notices commemorating lives lost in our local communities:
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Gerry Artus
Peacefully passed away at Cheltenham General Hospital on 9th June 2025, aged 81. Beloved husband of the late Marlene, devoted father, grandfather, father-in-law, uncle, and cherished friend to many. Gerry’s funeral service will be held at Gloucester Crematorium on Thursday, 26th June at 1:30 pm. Casual attire is welcomed, particularly cherry and white colours or rugby tops. Family requests immediate family flowers only; donations may be made in lieu to Macmillan Cancer Support via https://www.justgiving.com/page/gerryartus. Enquiries: Beechwood Funeral Services Ltd, Gloucester, 01452 306917.
Joyce Halford
Passed peacefully on 3rd June 2025, aged 89. Joyce will be fondly remembered by her family and many friends. Funeral service at St Michael’s Church, Hill, Berkeley on 7th July at 2 pm. Donations in her memory can be made to The Heart Foundation through Gulwell Funeral Directors, Thornbury.
Margaret (Formerly of Jubilee Crescent, Mangotsfield)
Passed away peacefully at Southmead Hospital on 8th June 2025, aged 83, surrounded by family. Reunited with her beloved husband John. Funeral service will be held at Westerleigh Crematorium on Friday, 4th July at 11:15 am. Family flowers only, with donations in her memory to Cancer Research UK accepted on the day. Enquiries: Roy Preddy Funeral Directors, Mangotsfield.
Brenda Davis
Passed on 3rd June 2025 at Chapel House, aged 71. Loving wife of the late Brinley Davis and a cherished mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Funeral service at Gloucester Crematorium on 26th June at 12:30 pm, followed by refreshments at Longlevens Rugby Club. Donations can be made to Sue Ryder Leckhampton through Goodwins Funeral Directors.
Other heartfelt announcements include loved ones from Bredon, the Cotswolds, Cheltenham, Gloucester, and surrounding areas, each with services scheduled in the coming weeks. Families have kindly requested donations to causes such as the Alzheimer’s Society, Cancer Research UK, Dementia UK, Myeloma UK, and Macmillan Cancer Support, reflecting the lasting legacy of those who have passed.
We extend our deepest sympathies to all families and friends mourning their loss. To view the latest tributes or to publish your own funeral notice, please visit funeral-notices.co.uk or contact our dedicated support team.