The Birmingham Mail has published a fresh selection of death and funeral announcements for loved ones from across the city and surrounding areas. These notices, shared in print and online, remain permanently available on funeral-notices.co.uk, the UK’s leading site for death notices and memoriams, allowing families to add photographs, personal memories and donations.
Among those remembered this week are residents from Solihull, Yardley, Nechells, Moseley and other Birmingham neighbourhoods. The announcements cover funerals taking place between late August and early September 2026, with services at venues including Hogarths Hotel, Olton Friary, Robin Hood Crematorium, Woodlands Crematorium and Yardley Crematorium.
John Bodenham of Solihull
John Bodenham, of Solihull, passed away on 2nd August 2026, aged 89. He was the beloved husband of Val and a much-loved father to Jayne, Suzie, David, Caroline and Richard. He was also a grandad to Charlotte, Richard, Rebecca, Jamie, Georgia, Tori, Olivia, Krissy and Adam, and a great-grandad to Joanie, Celine (CeCe), Frank and Baby Lamb Brown. Described as a wonderful brother, uncle and friend, he will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
His funeral will take place on The Island at Hogarths Hotel, Solihull, on Tuesday 25th August 2026 at 12.30 p.m., followed by a reception in the Williams Suite. A private burial service for the family will be held at Widney Manor Cemetery at 1.45 p.m. Donations in his memory may be made to Butterfly Conservation or The British Heart Foundation.
Kathleen Comer and Phyllis Kenny
Kathleen Comer, of Birmingham, passed away on 30th July 2026, aged 85. She was the beloved wife of Tom and much-loved mother of Robert and Paul. Kathleen will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. A Requiem Mass will be held at Olton Friary on Wednesday 2nd September 2026 at 10.15 a.m., followed by committal at Robin Hood Crematorium at 12 noon. Family flowers only are requested, with donations in lieu for Age UK.
Alice Philomena (Phyllis) Kenny, of Birmingham, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on 1st August 2026, aged 84. She is reunited with her beloved husband and was a much-loved and unforgettable mother, nan and little nanny. Her funeral service will take place on Wednesday 2nd September at The Church of St Vincent de Paul (Nechells) B7 4JY at 10:30am, followed by committal at Woodlands Crematorium B46 1DP at 12:00pm. Phyllis will be received into church on Tuesday 1st September for those who wish to attend. Flowers are welcome, or a donation box will be available at the end of the service for Dementia UK. Enquiries to Hickton Family Funeral Directors, 320 Bradford Road, Castle Bromwich B36 9AD.
John Sarson and Philip Mervyn Smith
John Sarson, of Yardley, passed away peacefully on 13th July 2026, aged 79. He is sadly missed by all family, friends and customers of Palace Amusements in Yardley. John's funeral service will take place at Yardley Crematorium on Tuesday 1st September at 10am. All enquiries to Stephen and Philip Painter Independent Family Funeral Directors, 213 Yardley Road, Acocks Green, Birmingham, B27 6LZ, telephone 0121-707-1172.
Philip Mervyn Smith, of Birmingham, passed away aged 80 in the care of Diana Princess of Wales Hospital on 4th July 2026. He will be greatly missed by partner Pat, daughter Sarah, son-in-law Gareth and grandchildren Rhys and Betsy. A private family celebration of Phil's life has taken place. The family would like to thank the staff of Diana Princess of Wales Hospital and Castle Hill for their care and compassion.
Jon Tanner and Jon Steven Wolman
Jon Tanner, of Birmingham, passed away on 5th August 2026, aged 91. He will be dearly missed by his wife, children, grandchildren, all his family and friends, and all those who had the pleasure of knowing him. A funeral service will take place at Lodge Hill Crematorium on Wednesday 26th August 2026 at 10:00am. Family flowers only are requested, as donations are preferred. These can be gifted as you leave the service to Dementia UK.
Jon Steven Wolman, of Birmingham, passed away peacefully in his sleep at Harborne Lane Nursing Home on 5th August 2026, aged 75. A focal point of many communities, he will be missed by family, friends and his previous neighbours in Trafalgar Road, Moseley and Scholars Gate, Birmingham. Cremation will take place at Robin Hood Crematorium on Wednesday 26th August 2026 at 10am.
Memoriams for Jean Cockayne and Don Sheriff
In memoriams this week, a tribute to Jean Cockayne marks her first angelversary, with the message: "Sending all our love to our Beautiful Mommy - Nanny Bear on your '1st' Angelversary. We can't believe it's been one year since you gained your beautiful Angel wings. We love you so much and miss you dearly." The tribute continues: "Thank you for being the Best Mom and Nan anyone could ever wish for. God truly blessed us by giving us such a loving, wonderful, kind and caring Mom and Nan. We feel your love every single day and know that you're with us always wherever we go." It concludes: "We know you are at peace with Jesus and free of all pain. We know we will be with you again one day. We are so proud of you Mom, how strong and brave you have been throughout your life. You have the most beautiful golden heart, always caring for everyone. This world feels dull, but your beautiful light - love will always shine bright." The message is signed "Love you always, love, snuggles and hugs, Tasha and Romaya."
A further memoriam for Don Sheriff reads: "Much more precious than words can say, is the one we lost 41 years ago today, deep in our hearts you will always stay, loved and remembered every day. Love Ann, children Kim, Donald, Stephen, Susan and Dawn."
Each week the Birmingham Mail pays tribute to loved ones remembered in the area with funeral notices and online tribute pages. To read the latest announcements, add tributes or create a funeral notice, visit funeral-notices.co.uk or call the team on 01482 908084.
