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Rev. Robert (Bob) Hornby 29th November 2025

Hornby Rev. Robert (Bob) called home 29th November 2025 (suddenly). 

Much loved husband of Marie, Circular Road, Ballymena and devoted dad of Allison.

After a private interment, a Service of Thanksgiving for the life and witness of Bob, will be held in Harryville Presbyterian Church on Thursday 4th December at 1pm. 

House strictly private.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, may be sent to James Henry Funeral Services, 100 Broughshane Street Ballymena BT43 6EE for Harryville P.C.I. Missionary Fund. 

Always loved and remembered by his wife, daughter, family circle and friends. 

“Forever with the Lord”

Letty Kettles 29th November 2025

Kettles, Letty (nee Carruth), 29th November 2025, passed away peacefully at Braefield Private Nursing Home, formerly of Long Common, Dunluce Park, Ballymena. 

Much loved wife of the late Eric, loving mother of Mark and Lynne and devoted nana of Harry, Saul and Sonny and dear sister of Phyllis, Cecil, Raymond, Dee, and the late Robert.

Funeral service in St Patrick’s Parish Church, Castle Street on Wednesday 3rd December at 1pm interment afterwards Ballymena Cemetery.

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

House will be strictly private. 

Lovingly remembered by her family and family circle.

 “The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me…Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.”  Psalm 23

Portis Ellen (Nell, nee Nevin), 26th November 2025

Portis Ellen (Nell, nee Nevin), 26th November 2025, peacefully at home, 5 Hopefield Grange, Portrush. 

Much loved wife of the late William, late of Meadowvale, Ballymena, loving mother of Elaine, William, David and the late Gillian, mother-in-law of Aaron, Marie, Cathy and the late Bryan, devoted grandmother of Stuart (wife Ruth), Anna (husband Andrew), Logan, Rowan, Storm and Remy, great grandmother of Scott, Joshua, Isaac and Arthur, dear sister of the late Elizabeth, David and wee Billy, dear sister-in-law of Jean, Alan, Maureen and the late Samuel and devoted aunt to Dawn, Kim, Gail, Samuel, David Lee, Karen, Adam and Jason. 

Funeral service in Henry’s Funeral Parlour 100 Broughshane Street, Ballymena BT43 6EE on Thursday 4th December at 10am, interment afterwards Ballee Cemetery. 

No flowers please, donations in lieu, if desired, may be sent to James Henry Funeral Services (address above) for Marie Curie.

“With Christ Which Is Far Better”

John Crawford 25th November 2025

Crawford John 25th November 2025, at Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. 

Beloved husband of Jeanette, much loved father of Arlene, John, Ryan and Alwyn, father-in-law of Brian, Jodi and Sarah, devoted grandfather of Adam, Crawford, Myles, Charlie, Evie, Lily, Harry and Oliver and a dear brother of Roger, Francis, Malcolm, Margaret and the late James. 

House and funeral private (interment family only).   

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

Lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family and family circle.

“In Heavenly Love Abiding”

McCullough Margaret Alexandra 24th November 2025

McCullough Margaret Alexandra 24th November 2025, peacefully, at hospital, surround by her loving family, late  of 17 Kanestown Lane, Carnalbana, Glenarm. 

Dearly loved wife of the late John, loving mother of Rita (Morrow), Ian, Jean, Wilbert and Thomas and a dear mother-in-law,  grandmother and great grandmother. 

After a private family service at her home, a Service of Thanksgiving for the life of Margaret will be held in Glenarm Old Presbyterian Church on Friday 28th November at 12 noon, interment afterwards at adjoining burying ground. 

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, may be sent to James Henry Funeral Services, 100 Broughshane Street, Ballymena BT43 6EE for N.I. Chest, Heart and Stroke.   

House strictly private.

Lovingly remembered by her family and family circle at home and Australia.

“The day thou gavest Lord has ended”