Local woman Bridie Docherty, born in 1938, passed away on September 12, 2026. Her funeral mass will be held on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at 10 am at St John Ogilvie RC Church in Blantyre. A reception into the church is scheduled for Monday, September 21, at 5:30 pm.
Margaret Flynn (Henderson) peacefully passed away on August 30, 2026, surrounded by family. Her funeral is scheduled for September 18, 2026, at 11 am at South Lanarkshire Crematorium, with a gathering afterward at The Parkville Hotel. The family expresses gratitude for the support during this time.
Charlie Faulkiner, a respected figure in Scotland’s retail industry, has passed away. Starting his career in a Blantyre Co-op, he rose through the Co-operative movement, eventually becoming chief executive of wholesale operations. A resident of Hamilton, he was an active community member and is survived by his wife, son, and granddaughter.
Funeral arrangements for Nathan Trussler of Blantyre are set. He will be received into St Joseph’s RC Church on Friday, September 4th, at 6:00 PM. The Funeral Mass occurs on Saturday, September 5th, at 10:00 AM, followed by a service at South Lanarkshire Crematorium. Condolences are extended to his loved ones.
Phil Taylor, known as Philamena, passed away on August 26, 2026, at the age of 71. A funeral service will be held on September 10, 2026, at 12 noon at South Lanarkshire Crematorium, High Blantyre. Our condolences go to his family during this difficult period.
James Crossan, known as Jim, passed away on August 22, 2026, at the age of 62 after a short illness. His funeral is scheduled for September 9, 2026, at 10 am at South Lanarkshire Crematorium, High Blantyre. The family requests thoughts and condolences during this challenging time.
Hugh Guy Snr, a prominent Driving Instructor in Blantyre, passed away on August 23rd in Millport after a short illness, surrounded by family. His funeral is scheduled for September 11th at Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Millport, at 12 noon. We extend our condolences to his family during this difficult time.
Local woman Janet Flynn passed away at the age of 86 on August 7th at Ryan Meadows care home. Her funeral is scheduled for September 4th at 10 am at St Joseph’s, Glasgow Road, Blantyre, followed by services at South Lanarkshire crematorium and Blantyre Miners Welfare. The family appreciates the support received.