Obituaries

David was devoted to his family, a man of the people and proud of his West Country heritage.

Community benefitted from decades of charity work by Francis who met the Queen and King Charles during his long career.

John Ross, stalwart of the Shakespeare Camra and many Alcester community events has died age 74.

Lawyer, writer and stalwart of the Stratford dramatic arts community John Jennings, who has died aged 85, is fondly remembered by friends and family

Tributes have been paid this week to Stratford actor Robert Lister who died on Friday (21st July) aged 79.

The family of Tysoe mum Katie Pritchard, 37, speak of their devastation after her death from the cancer she so bravely fought

Theatre director Michael Boyd, who oversaw the building of the new theatre in Stratford, has died from cancer.

Roger taught at Stratford High School for many years.

Loving family man Nick Adams, 62, sadly lost his life on 22nd May following motorbike accident in Kineton

Family pay tribute to the laid-back musician whose death has gained world-wide recognition.

Tributes paid to Henley resident and renowned jeweller Jonathan Payton-Smith who has died aged 75

The former high school teacher played four gigs with the band in late 1960 before returning to college.

The community-spirited man was a lifelong Blackburn Rovers fan

Family man and former Shipston police officer David ‘Reg’ Hopkins remembered for his dedication and kindness

Sheila Bannock, the Stratford Herald’s theatre critic from 1966 to 1978, has died aged 91.

Former Ettington landlady Jan Williams fondly remembered following her death last month

The funeral of John Bradley, a long-time stalwart of Shipston Cricket Club, took place on 21st March.

Former vicar of Stourdene Benefice died peacefully on Friday, 3rd March.

Wife pays tribute to former Alcester greengrocer who died on holiday in Cornwall.

A father of three – and a journalist until the day he died – Les Emes has died.