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M G Evans & Sons Funeral Notices, Atherstone (2026)

20/03/2026

Barbara Lowe
25th March 1939 - 25th February 2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Barbara Lowe, who passed away peacefully at George Eliot Hospital on 25th February 2026, aged 86 years.

Beloved wife of the late Tim, a devoted mother to Rob and the late David, a cherished grandmother to Tim and Matt, and a dear friend to many. Barbara will be remembered for her warmth, kindness, and the love she shared so freely with all who knew her.

A service to celebrate Barbara’s life will be held at All Saints’ Church, Ratcliffe Culey, on Tuesday 7th April 2026 at 12:30pm, followed by burial in the churchyard.

After the service, all are warmly invited to join the family for refreshments and to share memories at The Black Horse, 44 Main Rd, Sheepy Magna, Atherstone, CV9 3QR.

Family flowers only, please. Donations in Barbara’s memory, if desired, may be made to RABI via: barbara-lowe-1939-2026.muchloved.com or placed in the donations box provided as you leave the Church.

Barbara will be deeply missed, but forever remembered in the hearts of those who loved her. Her gentle spirit and enduring love will remain with us always.

19/03/2026

McHale
Annette Jane

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Annette on February 23rd 2026 aged 78 years.
She is much loved and sadly missed by all her family and friends.

Annette's funeral service will be held Wednesday 25th March 2026
11am at the Sacred Heart Church, Tamworth followed by a committal at Lichfield and District Crematorium

Donations are being received on behalf of St Giles and can be made via - https://annette-mchale.muchloved.com/

All enquiries to M G Evans and Sons Funeral Directors
01827 310035

17/03/2026

In Loving Memory of John Richard Thumbwood
30th May 1940 – 14th March 2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of John Richard Thumbwood, who left us peacefully at the George Eliot Hospital, Nuneaton on the 14th March 2026, aged 85 years.

John was the devoted husband of the late Milly, a loving father to Sarah, Paul, and Anne, and a cherished grandfather and great-grandfather. His kindness, warmth, and gentle humour touched all who knew him, and he will be dearly missed by family, friends, and all whose lives he brightened.

A service to celebrate John’s life will be held at the Heart of England Crematorium, Nuneaton, on Thursday 2nd April 2026 at 11:45am. Following the service, family and friends are warmly invited to a wake at The Conservative Club, Beech Garth, Atherstone, CV9 1AD, to share memories and celebrate his remarkable life.

Family flowers only, please. Donations in John’s memory, if desired, may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society via the link below or using the donations box when leaving the service.

johnthumbwood.muchloved.com

Loved by all who knew you and cherished by your family, your spirit will live on in every smile and every memory.

All enquiries to M G Evans & Sons Family Funeral Directors

17/03/2026

Sarah Smith "Mary"
1929 ~ 2026

In loving memory of Sarah Smith who sadly passed away on 20th February 2026 at George Eliot Hospital aged 96 years, known to all her loved ones as Mary, much loved and adored Mum to Paul & Alison, Ann & Robert, Nana to Chantelle, Fiona & Carol, Great Grandma to Rowan & Phoebe, dearly loved and missed by all who knew and loved her.

A Funeral service will take place on Tuesday 24th March, 1pm at Our Lady of the Angels, Coton Road, Nuneaton, following the service all are welcome to join the family at Bailey's Bar, 121 Attleborough Road, Nuneaton, CV11 4JQ for refreshments and to share further memories of Mary.

Family flowers only please however donations if desired are for Mary Ann Evans Hospice and can be made using the following link sarah-smith-1929-2026.muchloved.com

For all Funeral enquires please contact
M G Evans & Sons

Tel 02476 382124

17/03/2026

Robert John James Barter
5th January 1939 – 3rd March 2026

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robert John James Barter, who passed away peacefully on 3rd March 2026 at the George Eliot Hospital, aged 87 years.

A devoted and loving husband to Jacqueline, a proud and caring father to Tracey and Scott, a treasured grandfather and great-grandfather, and a loyal and valued friend to many. Robert brought warmth, humour, and kindness into the lives of all who knew him. His presence will be deeply missed, but his love and the memories he created will remain with us always.

The funeral service will be held on Tuesday 14th April 2026 at 10:15 am at the Heart of England Crematorium, Nuneaton. Following the service, all who knew and loved Robert are warmly invited to join the family for a wake at The Miner’s Arms, Whittleford Road, Stockingford, CV10 9HU, to share memories and celebrate his life.

Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be made to The Air Ambulance Society via the link below or by using the donations box when leaving the chapel.

robert-barter.muchloved.com

Forever loved and always remembered.

Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure.
You are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure.

All enquiries to M G Evans & Sons Family Funeral Directors

17/03/2026

Stephen Leslie Riley
15th March 1956 – 5th March 2026

Passed away peacefully at University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire on 5th March 2026, aged 69 years, surrounded by care and compassion.

Stephen was a devoted and much-loved husband to his late wife Dawn, with whom he shared a lifetime of love and memories. A proud and caring father to Christopher and Dan, he was also a warmly regarded father-in-law to Ellis and William. His greatest joy in later years was being a grandfather to Alfie and Jack, who brought him endless pride, laughter, and happiness.

Stephen will be remembered for his kindness, his quiet strength, and his unwavering love for his family. He touched the lives of many with his warmth, humour, and generosity, and he will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.

The funeral service will take place on Friday 27th March 2026 at 9:30am at the Heart of England Crematorium, Nuneaton.

Following the service, all are warmly invited to join the family for refreshments and to share memories at The Conservative Club, Beech Garth, Atherstone, CV9 1AD.

Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, in memory of Stephen may be made to George Eliot Hospital Coronary Care Unit via the link below or by using the donations box when leaving the chapel.

stephenriley.muchloved.com

You will be forever loved, always remembered, and never forgotten.

All enquiries to M G Evans & Sons Family Funeral Directors

17/03/2026

Debra Jane Yeatman
10th October 1967 – 24th February 2026

Passed away peacefully at home on 24th February 2026, aged 58 years, surrounded by the love of her family.

Debra was a deeply devoted and loving wife to Paul, a proud and caring mum to Chloe and Tom, who were her world, and a truly cherished grandmother to Sonny and Margot, whose laughter and smiles brought her endless joy and comfort.

A much-loved sister and a dear friend to so many, Debra had a kind and generous heart. She will be remembered for her warmth, her strength, her sense of humour, and the way she made everyone feel welcome and cared for. Her courage and resilience shone through even in the most difficult times, and her love for her family never wavered.

Debra leaves behind a lifetime of treasured memories and will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her, but her love and spirit will live on in the hearts of those she leaves behind.

A service to celebrate Debra’s life will take place on Wednesday 1st April 2026 at 10:30am at St Deny’s Church, Ibstock, followed by the committal at Bretby Crematorium at 12:00pm.

After the service, all are warmly invited to join the family at Ibstock Cricket Club, Coronation Ground, 90 Melbourne Road, Ibstock, LE67 6NN, to come together, share memories, and celebrate Debra’s life.

Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be made in Debra’s memory to Cancer Research UK and Macmillan Cancer Support via the link below or by using the donations box when leaving the service.

debrayeatman.muchloved.com

Rest peacefully, Debra. You were deeply loved, and you will be forever missed, always remembered, and never forgotten.

All enquiries to M G Evans & Sons Family Funeral Directors

16/03/2026

Dorothy Ann Messenger
‘Ann’
27/05/1939 - 02/03/2026

In loving memory of Ann who passed away peacefully at home. Much loved wife to David, cherished Mother to Lynne and Sue and adored Nanny to Thomas and Emily.

May her spirit and love remain in our hearts forever.

A service to celebrate her life will take place at Sutton Crematorium at 2:30pm on 26th March 2026.

The family warmly invite you to join them after this at Christopher's restaurant, 13 Aldergate, Tamworth, B79 7DL.

Family flowers only please, however, if you wish to make a donation to St Giles Hospice

This would be sincerely appreciated by the family and can be placed in the donation box as you leave the Crematorium or via https://dorothymessenger.muchloved.com/

13/03/2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Pauline Blower, who passed away peacefully on 11.02.2026, aged 58.

A much loved Mom, Wife, Sister & friend, who will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

Pauline's funeral service will take place at Sutton Coldfield Crematorium on Friday 20th March at 9:15am.

Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Mary Anne Evans in memory of Pauline.

Forever loved and never forgotten 🤍

11/03/2026

Marion June Lyne
1945 ~ 2026

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Marion June Lyne who sadly passed away 24th February 2026 at George Eliot Hospital surrounded by her family. Known as Maz to all her family and friends, funny, caring and always up for great fun with her family she will be missed dearly.

Much loved and adored Mum to Dionne, Nan to Shannon, Jack, Cameron & Declan, Great Nan to Hope, Alexia, Lenny, Harper, Rudi & Adaline.

A Funeral service to celebrate Maz's life will take place on Wednesday 25th March 2026, 2pm at The Heart of England Crematorium.

Family flowers only please however donations can be made using the following link for Lupus UK marion-june-lyne.muchloved.com

For all Funeral enquires please contact
M G Evans & Sons

Tel 02476 382124

11/03/2026

Margaret Jean Harris
1932 ~ 2026

In loving memory of Margaret Jean Harris who passed away peacefully at home on 31st January 2026 aged 93, much loved and adored by all her family and friends she will be dearly missed.

A Funeral service to celebrate Margaret's life will take place on Wednesday 18th March 2026, 1pm St Paul's Church, Stockingford, Nuneaton followed by a committal at The Heart of England Crematorium, following the service all are welcome to join the family at The Meldor Suite, Avenue Road, Nuneaton, CV11 4JT for refreshments and to share further memories.

Family flowers only please however donations if desired are for Mary Ann Evans Hospice and can be made using the following link margaret-jean-harris.muchloved.com

Forever loved and remembered with a smile

For all funeral enquires please contact:
M G Evans & Sons

Tel 02476 382124

11/03/2026

Roger Hunt
2nd March 1944 – 14th February 2026

Passed away peacefully at home on 14th February 2026, aged 81 years, surrounded by the love of his family.

Much loved and devoted husband to Linda, a proud and caring father to Rachel, Sara and Rosemary, and a treasured grandpops to Erin and Daniel, who brought him endless pride and joy. Roger was also a dear friend to many and will be fondly remembered for his kindness, warmth, humour and the gentle way he touched the lives of those around him.

Roger’s funeral service will take place on Tuesday 31st March 2026 at 10:15 am at Heart of England Crematorium.

Following the service, all are warmly invited to join the family to continue sharing memories and celebrating Roger’s life at The Blue Lion, 8 Church Road, Witherley, CV9 3NA.

Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be made in Roger’s memory to RABI and British Heart Foundation via the link below, or by using the donations box when leaving the crematorium.

roger-hunt-1944-2026.muchloved.com

Forever loved and forever remembered. Roger leaves behind a lifetime of treasured memories and a love that will remain in our hearts always.

All enquiries to M G Evans & Sons Family Funeral Directors

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