Southampton death notices from the Daily Echo

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The Daily Echo has published 16 death notices in the last seven days.

Every week, the Daily Echo publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away.

As well as appearing in print, our death notice pages will remain online as a lasting tribute to the memory of those we have lost.

Anyone who wishes to send their own message of condolence can do so by visiting the deceased's death notice page.

Here are the most recent notices placed in the Daily Echo:

Derek John BONE

With great sadness we announce the passing of Derek on the 22nd April 2026, aged 87. He passed away peacefully in the loving company of his wife, daughter and grand-daughter.
Read Derek John BONE's full death notice

John 'Jack' David STRAFFORD

Passed away peacefully at Southampton General Hospital on 24th April 2026, aged 88. A much-loved husband, dad, granddad, uncle and friend, he will be greatly missed by everyone who knew and loved him.
Read John 'Jack' David STRAFFORD's full death notice

Mona Joyce Warder

3rd August 1928 - 2nd May 2026 Aged 97 years. Much loved mum of Len, Roger, Sandra, Ann, Debbie and their partners. Always remembered with love and affection by all her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great great-grandchildren.
Read Mona Joyce Warder's full death notice

Audrey Oliver

Passed away peacefully on 8th May 2026, aged 92 years. Much loved wife of the late Reg and mother to Gary and Mike.
Read Audrey Oliver's full death notice

Audrey Jillian Shelley (née Barnes)

Passed away peacefully on 6th May, aged 89 years. Greatly missed by her daughters Zoë and Vickie, granddaughter Lucy and the rest of her family and friends.
Read Audrey Jillian Shelley (née Barnes)'s full death notice

Gillian Mary Ballard (née Harris)

Passed away peacefully on 26th April 2026. Beloved mother to Mandy & Gordon, stepmother to Lyn, grandmother to Elana, Tara, Lewis & Abbie, great-grandmother to Holly.
Read Gillian Mary Ballard (née Harris)'s full death notice

Agnes Flynn

Sadly passed on Wednesday 15th April 2026, aged 80 years. Reunited with her late husband Michael.
Read Agnes Flynn's full death notice

Joyce Newman (née Pabst)

With great sadness we announce that Joyce Newman passed peacefully at home with her family. Joyce was a loving Wife, Mother and adored Grandma.
Read Joyce Newman (née Pabst)'s full death notice

Charles 'Charlie' Matthews

23.11.1937 - 30.4.2026
Passed away peacefully at home.
Read Charles 'Charlie' Matthews's full death notice

Stanley 'Stan' Edward Watkins

Stanley Edward Watkins passed away peacefully on 26th April 2026, aged 85, surrounded by his beloved family. Born in Usk, Wales in 1940, Stanley spent most of his adult life in Southampton.
Read Stanley 'Stan' Edward Watkins's full death notice

John 'Jack' David Strafford

Passed away peacefully at Southampton General Hospital on 24th April 2026 aged 88. A much-loved husband, dad, granddad, uncle and friend, he will be greatly missed by everyone who knew and loved him.
Read John 'Jack' David Strafford's full death notice

Joyce Hobbs

Passed away peacefully on 17th April, beloved Wife, Mother and Grandmother. Dearly loved by Gordon; Tony & Tracey; Ian & Nic and cherished Nan to Marc & Molly, Amber & Mike, Jade, Tom, William and Oliver.
Read Joyce Hobbs's full death notice

Ann Maureen Stranger (née Houlihan)

ANN (Maureen) STRANGER nee Houlihan Peacefully passed away on Easter Monday 6th April 2026 aged 86. Cherished Wife of John Stranger for 62 years.
Read Ann Maureen Stranger (née Houlihan)'s full death notice

Michael Clare Adams

formerly of Yarmouth, IW, and latterly of Marchwood, New Forest, passed away peacefully at Oakhaven Hospice on 5 May, aged 91. Mike is best remembered for his love and knowledge of nature and birds.
Read Michael Clare Adams's full death notice

Mary Kathleen Hislop (née Tee)

Passed away on 22nd April 2026 at home with her 3 daughters Karin, Paula and Kelly by her side. She will be sadly missed by her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, Pete and friends.
Read Mary Kathleen Hislop (née Tee)'s full death notice

David Charles SYKES

Passed away suddenly on 14th April 2026, aged 93 years. Loving Husband of the late Carol, much loved Dad to Beverly, Martyn and Emma, Father in law to Graham and Grandad to Bex, India, Jacob and Ollie.
Read David Charles SYKES's full death notice

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You can see all our death notices here, or you can place a death notice here.

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