The Daily Echo has published 10 death notices in the last seven days.
Every week, the Daily Echo publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away.
As well as appearing in print, our death notice pages will remain online as a lasting tribute to the memory of those we have lost.
Anyone who wishes to send their own message of condolence can do so by visiting the deceased’s death notice page.
Here are the most recent notices placed in the Daily Echo:
Derek ‘Rod’ Rodney BATTEN
Passed away peacefully at home on 28th March 2026, aged 85 years. Beloved husband of Dinah. A loving dad and devoted grandad.
Read Derek ‘Rod’ Rodney BATTEN’s full death notice
john challinder
Dearly beloved partner of Carol, much loved father to four children, devoted grandfather and great grandfather to all his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He will be forever missed.
Read john challinder’s full death notice
Robert ‘Bob’ David Painter
02/03/1940-02/04/2026 Passed away after brief illness. Funeral to be held Wednesday 22nd April at Yeovil Crematorium 1.20pm Family flowers only.
Read Robert ‘Bob’ David Painter’s full death notice
DAVID GEORGE HEWETT
Passed away suddenly 24th March 2026, aged 85 years. Beloved husband of Jennifer.
Read DAVID GEORGE HEWETT’s full death notice
Terence ‘Terry’ COOPER
Passed away on 23rd March 2026, aged 89. Husband to Frances, father to Andy, Pete and Chris.
Read Terence ‘Terry’ COOPER’s full death notice
Anona Patricia PIPER
Anona Piper (née Baker), unexpectedly passed away on Monday 23rd March 2026. Beloved mother to David and Julie, adored grandmother to Joshua, Jacob and Leah, a dear sister to Valerie and the late Yvonne and a selfless friend to all.
Read Anona Patricia PIPER’s full death notice
Eileen Goodridge
In loving memory of Eileen who passed away peacefully at home on 22nd March 2026 aged 94. Mum to Wendy and Karen. Nanny to Mark, Daniel, Eloise and Sophie.
Read Eileen Goodridge’s full death notice
Linda Edwen Rogers (née Walker)
Sadly passed away at Southampton General Hospital on 27th March 2026. Reunited with husband Bob.
Read Linda Edwen Rogers (née Walker)’s full death notice
Stephen John NEWTON
Passed away peacefully on Sunday 22nd March 2026, aged 71. Beloved Brother, Brother-in-Law and Uncle.
Read Stephen John NEWTON’s full death notice
Arthur Rodney George Daish
Sadly died the 21st January 2026 aged 90. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
Read Arthur Rodney George Daish’s full death notice
More death notices
You can see all our death notices here, or you can place a death notice here.