Peter Cox & Sons Funeral Directors P/L

07/10/2025

IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Marjorie Evelyn McNaughton

For those who could not attend Marjorie’s Service please click the below link to watch the recording

With the permission of the families we serve, we’ve shared Funeral Services for your convenience…our families appreciate your support. Peter Cox & Sons Memorials

30/09/2025

IN LOVING MEMORY OF

ARNOLD - Bernard ‘Bernie’

3787504
6th Battalion RAR
A Company

09.06.1945 ~ 27.09.2025
Aged 80 years

Late of Numurkah. Passed away peacefully after a brief illness at NCN Health, Numurkah.

Beloved and adored husband of Judy. Loving father and father-in-law to Graeme and Jane; Jane and Jason; Peter and Lizzie; Emma and Leigh. Pop to Ebony, Sophie, Mackenzie, Lachlan, Paige, Kiarna, Landon, Jhi, Mia and their partners.

Forever In Our Hearts

“You’ll go riding on the horses, yeah yeah.
Way up in the sky little darlin’”
- Daryl Braithwaite “The Horses”

A Service to celebrate the life of Mr. Bernard ‘Bernie’ Arnold will be held at the Shamrock Hotel, 5-13 Melville St., Numurkah on FRIDAY October 10, 2025, commencing at 1 pm followed by a Private Cremation.

RSL Members and Ex Service Personnel are respectfully invited to attend.

Family and Friends who are unable to attend are welcome to view Bernie’s Service on this link
https://petercoxfunerals.com.au/live-streaming/

25/09/2025

IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Memorial Service details now confirmed - see below

EVANS, Gregory John ‘Greg’

12.09.1964 ~ 22.07.2025
Aged 60 years

Late of Numurkah. Passed away unexpectedly at Goulburn Valley Health, Shepparton.

Loving Dad to Sarah & Natasha. Pop to Hudson, Lenny & Poppy. Son to Eileen & Rob and stepson to Ronnie (dec). Brother to Toni (dec), Matthew, Rebecca, Michelle, Geoff, Learne and Danelle. Uncle and Great Uncle to their families.

Always In Our Hearts

Private Cremation

A Memorial Service to celebrate the life of Mr. Gregory John 'Greg' Evans will be held at Peter Cox & Sons Chapel, cnr. Quinn and Meiklejohn Sts. Numurkah on FRIDAY October 3, 2025 commencing at 11 am.

24/09/2025

IN LOVING MEMORY OF

YOUNG – Beverly Ann ‘Bev’

10.10.1967 ~ 13.09.2025
Aged 57 years

Late of Nathalia. Passed away suddenly in Shepparton.
Loved daughter of Winifred and Graham (dec) Young. Loving Mum to Breanna and her partner Anthony; and Shannon. Cherished Nanny to her granddaughter Aaliyah. Partner to Craig Good.

Dear Mum,
Your memory will always surround us.
Your closeness will always be there.
We treasure the memories you left us,
the times we were able to share.

Funeral Prayers to celebrate the life of Ms. Beverly Ann ‘Bev’ Young will be offered at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Robertson St., Nathalia on THURSDAY October 2, 2025, commencing at 11 am after which the cortege will leave for the Nathalia Lawn Cemetery.

23/09/2025

IN LOVING MEMORY OF

SCOTT - Ernest ‘John’

22.02.1934 ~ 21.09.2025
In his 92nd year

Late of Numurkah. Passed away peacefully at Numurkah Pioneers Memorial Lodge.

Loved and loving Husband of Pat (dec) and Betty (dec).

Loved and loving Dad to Joanne (Holmberg); and Graeme and his partner Sharna. Adored Grandad to Adam and Shannan; Leesa and Brett; Isaac and Mel; Emmett and Jess; and Poppy and cherished Great Grandad to their families

Forever In Our Hearts

Much loved Step-Dad and Pa John to Jill and Jim Blyth and Family.

"Bet is Waiting"

Loved brother and brother-in-law of Kath and Bob (dec.) Retallick and fond Uncle of the family.

“Life is eternal, in God’s own time, we will all meet again”

A Service to celebrate the life of Mr. Ernest ‘John’ Scott will be held at the Peter Cox & Sons Chapel, cnr. Quinn and Meiklejohn Sts. Numurkah on FRIDAY October 3, 2025, commencing at 1.30 pm followed by a Private Cremation.

RSL and Ex-Service Personnel are respectfully invited to attend.

Family and Friends who are unable to attend are welcome to view John’s Service on this link
https://petercoxfunerals.com.au/live-streaming/

23/09/2025

IN LOVING MEMORY OF

McNAUGHTON (Backwell) - Marjorie Evelyn

3. 11. 1932 - 16. 9. 2025
Late of Nathalia (formerly of Geelong)

Loving Wife of Ian (dec). Mother and Mother-In-Law of Helen and Ian, Peter and Janine, Bruce and Jane, Fay and John. Granny to Sara, Nicole, Catherine and Angus; Katrina, Lucille and Timothy; Fiona, Claire and Amy. Adored Great Granny to 18 Great Grand Children.

Special thanks to all the staff at the Numurkah Pioneer Memorial Lodge, for the care given to Marjorie while residing there.

Reunited with Dad

A Memorial Service to celebrate the life of the late Mrs. Marjorie Evelyn McNaughton will be held at the Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Robertson Street, Nathalia, on MONDAY, September 29, 2025 commencing at 11.15am. Preceded by Private Burial.

Family and Friends who are unable to attend are welcome to view Marjorie’s Service on this link https://petercoxfunerals.com.au/live-streaming/

18/09/2025

IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Neil Andrew Schier

For those who could not attend Neil’s Service please click the below link to watch the recording

With the permission of the families we serve, we’ve shared Funeral Services for your convenience…our families appreciate your support. Peter Cox & Sons Memorials

18/09/2025

IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Gavin Talbot Jorgensen

For those who could not attend Gavin’s Service please click the below link to watch the recording

With the permission of the families we serve, we’ve shared Funeral Services for your convenience…our families appreciate your support. Peter Cox & Sons Memorials

11/09/2025

IN LOVING MEMORY OF

RODGERS – Peter Richard “Chick”

16. 09. 1961 – 08. 09. 2025
Aged 63

Late of Strathmerton, passed away peacefully in the early hours of Monday 8th September, at NCN Health Cobram.

Loving Partner of Pauline of 30 years, Step-Father to Alexander and Cat, Anita, Chantelle and Michael. Poppy to Tia, Ford, Zavier and Lexie, Kaitlyn, Braidyn and Declan. Great Pop to Ted and Kaleb.

Dearly loved son of Chick (dec) and Sylvia. Much loved Brother and Brother-in-law of John and Elise, Carolyn and Wayne. Loved Father and Father-in-law of Belinda and Pete, Timothy, Kelly and Aaron. Loved Uncle of Madison and Eden, Jarryd and Dylan. Cherished Poppy of Lillian and Lila, Aivaah and Evelyn.

You tried so hard to stay with us
But your fight was all in vain,
Sweet is the sleep that ends all pain,
I would not wake you to suffer again,
In our hearts you rest with love.
From your loving family.

Loving Memories, Forever Cherished,
Now Resting Peacefully.

A special thank you to Dr. Ayesha Saqib for your care and support over the last 9 years. Also a special thank you to Jacinda Lawrence and staff at NCN Health Cobram for their care of Peter the last few weeks.
~*~

A Graveside Service to Celebrate the life of the late Mr. Peter Richard “Chick” Rodgers will be held at the Numurkah Lawn Cemetery, Corke Street, Numurkah, on FRIDAY September 19, 2025, commencing at 1pm.

Family and Friends who are unable to attend are welcome to view Peter’s Service on this link https://petercoxfunerals.com.au/live-streaming/

10/09/2025

IN LOVING MEMORY OF

PEARCE, Sidney “Sid”

21.10.1923 – 8.9.2025
In his 102nd year

Late of Numurkah and Mt Evelyn, formerly of Tallangatta Valley.

Dearly loved Husband of Bernice (dec.), and in later life, cherished friend of Betty (dec.).

A loving Dad to Robyn and Doug, Alan (dec.), Keith and Glenda, Doug and Debbie, and Jen and Richard.

Adored Poppy to Kellie, David and Jolene, Emmie and Paul (dec.), Jason and Natalie, Craig and Jamie, Jacinta, Robbie, Jacinda, Clay and Shernay, Glen and Ange.

Proud Big Pop of Griffin and Lola, James, Sebastion, Parker, Elphin and Binx, Hannah, Byron, Aylee, Ella, Hunter and Fraya, Angus and Otto.

May the winds of love blow softly
and whisper for you to hear,
that we will love and remember
you always and forever keep you near.

Forever In Our Hearts 💕

A Private Burial Service will be held.

A Memorial Celebration will follow in Numurkah at a later date (details to be advised).

09/09/2025

IN MEMORY OF

SCHIER, Neil Andrew

30.03.1964 ~ 08.09.2025
Aged 61 years

Late of Clifton Springs, formerly of Barmah East. Passed away peacefully after a short illness at Anam Cara House, Geelong, surrounded by his loving family.

Adored soul mate and best friend of Fiona, dearly loved father of Stefany (Bowes) and Jomar, Mate of son-in-law Dave, Best Poppie and hero to Levi and Layla.

My kind and gentle best friend,
Words cannot say how much I am going to miss you,
I will cherish every precious day we shared together,
Love you so much – Fiona.

It’s hard to believe you have left us so soon,
You were our strength, our guide and greatest comfort,
Your memory will live on in every story we share,
Dave, Levi, Layla and I will carry your love with us always.
Miss you beyond words and loved beyond measure.
Love you so much Wad – Stefany.

Dad served as a loving husband and was a lead example
for us kids, shaping our understanding of a father.
Ruby the beagle and I will miss you – Jomar.

Our greatest gift,
To have a husband, Dad and Poppie
As wonderful as you,
Your heart was so kind,
You did so many things for us and others.
When we needed someone, we could always count on you.
You will guide our thoughts and actions forever.

The Funeral for Mr. Neil Andrew Schier will be arriving at the Nathalia Lawn Cemetery, Cemetery Road, Nathalia on MONDAY September 15, 2025, for a Graveside Service to celebrate his life commencing at 11 am.

In honour of Neil, family respectfully asks that a touch of Richmond (Black & Yellow) and/or Picola United (Blue and White) colours to be worn.

Family and Friends who are unable to attend are welcome to view Neil’s Service on this link
https://petercoxfunerals.com.au/live-streaming/

06/09/2025