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Hood Kenneth Ralph (Ken) 10th November 2025

Hood Kenneth Ralph (Ken) 10th November 2025, at Hospital, in his 95th year, late of Old Galgorm Road, Ballymena. 

Much loved husband of the late Isobel, loving father of Linda and Gary, father-in-law of Martin and Jacqueline, devoted grandfather of Jamie, Jared, Jordan, Alexandra, Jack, Ben and Charlotte and great grandfather of Joshua, Kathryn, Oliver and Jake. 

Funeral service in Henry’s Funeral Parlour 100 Broughshane Street, Ballymena BT43 6EE on Friday 14th November at 11am, interment afterwards Ballee Cemetery. 

House private. 

Sadly missed by his sorrowing family and family circle.

“The Lord Is My Shepherd”

Mr Hood’s funeral service may be viewed by clicking the following link:

Wilkins Elizabeth 9th November 2025

Wilkins Elizabeth 9th November 2025, peacefully , surrounded by her loving family. 

Much loved wife of the late Harry, 19 Tullymore Park, Ballymena, loving mother of Gary and Ian, dear mother-in-law of Michelle and Janice, devoted grandmother of Jack and Evie, Adam and Matthew, beloved sister of Samuel and sister-in-law of Pauline. 

Funeral service in Harryville Presbyterian Church, Casement Street, Ballymena on Thursday 13th November at 12.30pm, interment afterwards Ballee Cemetery.  

No flowers please, donations in lieu, if desired, may be sent to James Henry Funeral Services, 100 Broughshane Street, Ballymena BT43 6EE for NICHS (Northern Ireland Chest, Heart and Stroke). 

Family and friends welcome to call at 19 Tullymore Park, Ballymena on Monday 10th and Tuesday 11th November from 6pm to 9pm. 

Always loved and remembered by her family, family circle and friends.

“I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever”

Maybin Hazel Harper (nee Hunter) 4th November 2025

Maybin Hazel Harper (nee Hunter) called home 4th November 2025, peacefully, at hospital, after a short illness. 

Much loved wife of Joseph, 15 Byrestown Road, Kells, loving mother of Valerie, William, Jennifer and Andrew, dear mother-in-law of William, Ruth, Robin and Carolyn, treasured nana of Sarah, Joseph, Grace and Ruth. 

After a private family service in her home, interment will take place at Connor New Cemetery on Friday 7th November at 12.45pm followed by a Service of Thanksgiving for the life of Hazel in Connor Presbyterian Church at 2pm. 

Family and friends are welcome to call at the family home, 15 Byrestown Road, Kells on Thursday 6th November from 3pm to 8pm. 

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, may be sent to James Henry Funeral Services 100 Broughshane Street, Ballymena BT43 6EE for Faith Mission. 

“And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am”

John 14 v 3

Janine Mitchell (nee Alexander) 4th November 2025

In Loving Memory of Janine Mitchell (nee Alexander) late of the Rosses, Ballymena. 

Passed away peacefully in the Royal Free Hospital in London, on 4th November 2025, aged 48 years, after a short illness.

  Beloved mother of Annabel, much loved daughter of Robert and the late Ann, sister of Kathryn and Louise, wife of Paul and aunt of Zoe and Amy.

Loved also by her Aunt Elizabeth, Uncle Ron and cousins Andrew, Craig, Beth, Richard, and Thomas.

House strictly private.

Memorial service for the life of Janine will be held in Leighinmohr Hotel, Leighinmohr Avenue Ballymena on Wednesday 12th November at 1pm where all will be welcome. 

Refreshments will be served afterwards in the hotel. 

 A private family interment will take place at a later date.  

Family flowers only, please, donations in memory of Janine, if desired, may be sent to James Henry Funeral Services 100 Broughshane Street Ballymena BT43 6EE for The Royal Free Charity Hampstead.

Burns Thomas Wilson 3rd November 2025

Burns Thomas Wilson 3rd November 2025, at his home, 4 Brigadie Avenue, Ballymena, surrounded by his loving family. 

Dearly loved husband of Carol, loving father of Mark, Geoffrey and Katharine, dear father-in-law of Susie, Dee and Andrew, cherished granpa of Rory, Oliver, Dillon, Isla, Poppy, Marta and Ezra and dear brother of Shelagh. 

Funeral service in First Ballymena Presbyterian Church on Thursday 6th November at 12 noon, interment afterwards Ballymena Cemetery. 

Family and friends are welcome to call at 4 Brigadie Avenue, Ballymena on Tuesday 4th November and Wednesday 5th November from 3pm to 8pm. 

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, may be sent to James Henry Funeral Services 100 Broughshane Street, Ballymena BT43 6EE for Castle Towers Parents, Friends and Staff Association.

Always remembered and dearly loved.


The Lord shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy Soul. The Lord shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore” Psalm 121:7-8