A series of touching tributes have been published in memory of individuals from Plymouth or those connected to the city who have recently passed away. The messages, appearing in the funeral notices section of The Herald and on funeral-notices.co.uk, serve as a means of remembering and celebrating the lives of those lost.

Between February 15 and February 21, 30 funeral notices were published, along with four memoriams and one acknowledgment. Announcing the passing of a loved one in local news media remains a long-standing tradition, and The Herald continues to provide this essential service. Each notice also appears online, ensuring that family members and friends can revisit the tributes indefinitely.

These online memorials offer a space for sharing memories, adding tributes, and even making charitable donations in honor of the deceased. Every week, The Herald pays tribute to those remembered in the community through funeral notices and dedicated online tribute pages.

Here are some of the recent funeral notices:

Rhoda Helena Abbott (Whitfield): Passed away peacefully on February 13 at the age of 88. A devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, Rhoda’s funeral service will be held on February 28 at St. Werburgh’s Church.

Richard Charles (Charlie) Ball: Passed away on January 26, 2025. A beloved husband and friend to many, Charlie’s funeral service will be held on February 24 at The Park Crematorium.

Geoff Bignell: Passed away suddenly on February 11 at the age of 80. A cherished husband, father, and grandfather, Geoff’s service will be on February 27 at The Park Crematorium.

Judith Claudette (Judy) Carrasco: Passed away peacefully at home on January 28, aged 79. A beloved wife and sister, Judy’s funeral service is set for February 25 at The Park Crematorium.

Roger Cockings: Passed away peacefully at home on January 13. His family invites loved ones to a celebration of his life at St. Petroc’s Church on February 21.

Barbara Ann Dykes (née Rogers): Passed away on February 2 at Derriford Hospital, surrounded by loved ones. A devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, Barbara’s funeral service is scheduled for February 26 at The Park Crematorium.

Edward (Ed) Edmonds: Formerly of Medical Physics EMU Greenbank and Derriford Hospital, Edward passed away on January 24, 2025. His funeral will be held on February 24 at The Park Crematorium.

David William Evans: Passed away peacefully on February 6 at the age of 89. A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, his funeral service will take place on February 26.

Susan Gladys (Sue) Friend: Passed away unexpectedly on January 27, aged 75. A beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, her funeral is scheduled for March 4 at St. John’s Church Hooe.

Albert Charles Goodfellow: Passed away on January 27, aged 84, after a long battle with dementia. A celebration of his life will be held on February 18 at The Park Crematorium.

Bryan Michael Greet: Passed away peacefully on February 12 at Derriford Hospital, aged 84. His funeral will be held on February 25 at The Park Crematorium.

Stuart Paul Raymond Hampe: Passed away on January 31 at Mount Gould Hospital, aged 75. His funeral will take place on February 27 at Morice Baptist Church.

These funeral notices serve as a lasting tribute to those who have passed, ensuring their memories live on in the hearts of their families and friends. For more details or to leave your own tribute, visit funeral-notices.co.uk.