James McKean, known as Jimmy, has passed away at the age of 80. His family expresses gratitude for the condolences and the nurses’ support during his final weeks. Funeral services are scheduled for Friday, July 18th at 10am at St. Joseph’s Church, followed by a wake at Carrigans, Blantyre.
Local man David Smith, aged 58, passed away on June 26 and will be greatly missed. His funeral is scheduled for July 14 at South Lanarkshire Crematorium at 11am. He is survived by his mother Kathleen, sister Carol, and brother Kevin. The family expresses gratitude for the support during this difficult time.
We mourn the loss of Margaret Byres, a local woman who has passed away. Her funeral is scheduled for Tuesday, July 8th, 2025, at 2pm at South Lanarkshire Crematorium. Our thoughts are with her husband Jackie, who is unwell, and we extend our condolences to Margaret’s family during this difficult time.
Funeral details for Thomas Francis Connor, known as TC, have been announced. A rosary will be held at St Joseph’s Church Blantyre at 6pm, with TC departing from 25 Berkley Drive at 5.30pm. The funeral is on Wednesday, July 2nd at 10am, followed by burial at Priestfield Cemetery. Friends are welcome.
Local woman Morag Newberry, aged 70, passed away on Wednesday, June 18th, surrounded by her family at home. Her funeral will take place at South Lanarkshire Crematorium on Tuesday, July 1st, 2025, at 12 o’clock for those wishing to pay their respects. Condolences to her family during this time.
Elizabeth Harper, known as ‘Betty’, passed away on June 17, 2025, at the age of 90. Her funeral will be held on June 27 at 9 am at South Lanarkshire crematorium, followed by a gathering at Blantyre Miners Welfare. The community expresses condolences to her family during this time.
Moira Pacheco, a local woman, passed away on June 13, 2025, at the age of 77. Her funeral mass will be held on June 30 at St Mary’s RC Church, Hamilton, at 9.30 am. A rosary service is scheduled for June 29 at Joseph Potts Funeral Home, Blantyre, at 6 pm.
Margaret Fletcher, a beloved local woman, peacefully passed away on June 15th at the age of 81. Her family expressed their deep sorrow, stating, “we have lost our heart of the family.” Her funeral will be held on July 9th at St. Joseph’s chapel, with all invited to attend.