Every day, communities across Hampshire must say their final farewells to family members, friends, colleagues, neighbours and many other characters who have played a unique part in local life. Some may be more well known than others, but all had a special place in someone’s heart and in our city and surrounding area.
Here we make space to recognise those whose deaths have been announced in the pages of The News this week.
The listings below say where they will be remembered, including funeral arrangements, and how to leave your own tributes. The News’ death notices can be viewed and submitted to through our website here.
13. Martin Seymour
A loving husband to Eileen, Dad to Andrea & father in-law to Brian. Passed away peacefully on 10th June 2025. Funeral service to be held at Portchester Crematorium, North Chapel on Wednesday 16th July 2025 at 1.30 pm. Dress code as smart casual please. All welcome to join the family afterwards at The Seagull Pub, Portchester, PO16 9DB. If anyone would like to attend, please contact Barrells Funeral Directors on 02392824831. Family flowers only. Donations for the British Heart Foundation may be sent c/o Barrells Funeral Directors. www.barrells.co.uk | National World
14. Samantha (Sammie) Jolene Murphy
Sadly passed away on the 5th June 2025, aged 32 years. It's with immeasurable sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Sammie-Jo, who was tragically taken from us. She was a vibrant light in all our lives, full of laughter, kindness, and an unshakeable spirit. In honour of her bright and colourful personality, we kindly ask attendees to wear bright clothing to celebrate the joy she brought into the world. Funeral Service to be held on Wednesday 9th July 2025 at Portchester Crematorium at 1.45pm. Flowers welcome from all and can be sent to A.G. Stapleford & Sons, 6 Powerscourt Road, Portsmouth, PO2 7JN, Tel: 02392 671444 | National World
15. Jean May Dunn
7th December 1929 – 5th June 2025. In loving memory of a special Mum and Nana who passed away peacefully at home on Thursday 5th June, aged 95 years. Sadly missed but never forgotten. Funeral service to be held at The Oaks Havant Crematorium, Bartons Road, Havant PO9 5NA on Wednesday 2nd July at 10am and afterwards we will be gathering at the Plough and Barley, Tempest Avenue, Westbrook Farm, Waterlooville PO7 8NU. Please wear brightly coloured clothes and the family have requested no flowers. Donations if desired will be for Dementia UK and may be made by visiting the following website https://jean-may-dunn.muchloved.com All enquiries please to Southern Co-op Funeralcare, Waterlooville, PO7 7DU Tel: 02392 266105 | National World
16. Bernice Helen Toole
Passed away on the 14th June 2025 with all her family around her. A loving Wife, Mother and Grandmother who will be greatly missed by many. Funeral Service to take place on the 1st July 2025, 10am at St Faith’s Church, West Street, Havant PO19 1EH Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to St Wilfrid’s Hospice. All enquiries to Whites Funeralcare, Chichester 01243 782136 | National World