John Anderson’s funeral will take place on Friday, April 24th, at 1pm at Blantyre Old Parish Church, followed by burial at High Blantyre Cemetery at 2pm. The family requests no flowers, instead asking for donations to the British Heart Foundation. The cortège departs from Wheatlands Avenue at 12:30.
Doris Thomson, a beloved 85-year-old resident of Blantyre and family friend, has passed away after recent hospitalizations. Her death occurred on Friday night. She was cherished as a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Funeral details are pending. Our heartfelt condolences go to her family during this difficult period.
Elizabeth Campbell, a local woman, passed away on January 21, 2026, at the age of 62. Her funeral will be held on February 11 at 9:30 am at Smiths Funeral Home, Blantyre, followed by committal at Priestfield Cemetery at 10:15 am. Condolences to her family during this difficult time.
Gerald Ward from Blantyre passed away on January 27th at Hairmyres Hospital. His family has announced funeral details, with the service scheduled at Daldowie West Chapel at 12.45. Following the service, all are invited to gather at the Parkville Hotel.
We were saddened to hear of the passing of Angus McLachlan on 12th December 2025.. Born in 1936, Angus was much loved and will be dearly missed. Funeral details are now known. For those wishing to pay their respects, the funeral service will take place on Wednesday, 31st December at 11am at South Lanarkshire Crematorium, […]
Local resident Margaret Cassidy Lynch, aged 67, has passed away, deeply mourned by those who knew her. Her funeral will take place on December 29th at 2pm at South Lanarkshire Crematorium, with family and friends invited. Our condolences go out to her family and friends during this difficult time.
Local man John Gillespie, who was born in 1941, passed away on 14th November 2025. His funeral service will be held on 27th November 2025 at 2pm at South Lanarkshire Crematorium. Condolences are extended to his partner Julie and the family during this difficult time.
The funeral of Robert (Bert) Taylor will be held tomorrow, Thursday, November 6th, at 2pm at South Lanarkshire Crematorium, Sydes Brae, High Blantyre. Family and friends are invited to attend as they remember Bert during this difficult time. Our condolences go out to his loved ones.