Southampton death notices from the Daily Echo

Southampton death notices and funeral announcements from the Daily Echo <i>(Image: Getty Images)</i>
Southampton death notices and funeral announcements from the Daily Echo (Image: Getty Images)
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The Daily Echo has published 10 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:

Sheila Daphne Adams

5th December 1933 – 25th April 2026 A wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Now at peace, will be so sadly missed.
Read Sheila Daphne Adams's full death notice

Jean Elizabeth Cole (née Bucksey)

Much beloved Mum, Nan, Great Nan and friend to all. Passed peacefully at home, with her family on 8th May 2026 aged 91.
Read Jean Elizabeth Cole (née Bucksey)'s full death notice

Bob Higman

Dad unexpectedly passed away at home, on Monday 11th May 2026. His funeral will take place at Test Valley Crematorium, SO51 6AB, at 14:30hrs, on Tuesday 9th June 2026.
Read Bob Higman's full death notice

Laura Winifred Rhiannon Chesterman

Retired School Teacher of St Anne’s, Southampton. Passed away on 25th April 2026, aged 80 years.
Read Laura Winifred Rhiannon Chesterman's full death notice

David Parnell

9th January 1947 - 2nd May 2026 With deep sorrow we announce the passing of our beloved David. Devoted husband to Janet.
Read David Parnell's full death notice

Angela and Peter GIBBARD

We are very sad to announce that Angela and Peter Gibbard from Horton Heath, have passed away within a week of each other at the end of March. There will be a Celebration of Life on Monday 1st June at 12.30pm at The Hinton Woodland Burial Ground BH23 7EJ and afterwards at The Walker Arms, New Milton, BH25 6JJ.
Read Angela and Peter GIBBARD's full death notice

Ian Preston Buckett

Passed away peacefully on 30th April 2026, aged 81 years. Much loved husband of Audrey and father of Katie and Simon.
Read Ian Preston Buckett's full death notice

Gordon Alfred Cox

After a period of poor health, it is with great sadness we announce the passing of Gordon who passed peacefully in his sleep on Saturday 9th May. Sadly, Maureen has also passed away unexpectedly on Monday 18th May following the passing of Gordon, Clearly after 70 years of marriage they both wanted to stay together forever!!
Read Gordon Alfred Cox's full death notice

Valerie Margaret Claisse (née O'Malley)

Sadly passed away on 24th April 2026, aged 79 years. Val, born in County Durham, lived her adult life in Southampton, Romsey and latterly, Netley Abbey.
Read Valerie Margaret Claisse (née O'Malley)'s full death notice

Donald 'Donnie' Naylor

Passed away peacefully at Lymington New Forest Hospital on Thursday 7th May 2026, aged 87 years. A loving husband to Alice, father to Karen and Donna and grandfather to Stuart, Samantha and Ross.
Read Donald 'Donnie' Naylor's full death notice

More death notices

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

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