Rainey Alexander (Alex) 17th December 2025

Rainey Alexander (Alex) 17th December 2025, at hospital, after a short illness. Beloved son of the late James and Annie formerly of Gloonan Lodge Ahoghill, loving brother of Elizabeth, Anne, James and Robert, dear brother-in-law of Joseph (Stinson), Kay, Heather and a loving uncle. 

Funeral service in Henry’s Funeral Parlour, Broughshane Street, Ballymena BT43 6EE on Friday 19th December at 11am interment afterwards First Ahoghill burying ground. A service of thanksgiving for the life of Alex will be held in Portrush Presbyterian Church on Friday 19th December at 2,30pm.  Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired may be sent to James Henry Funeral Services (address above) for Duncreggan Care Home. 

Lovingly remembered by his brothers, sisters and family circle. 

“The Lord is my shepherd”

Agnes Harkness 17th December 2025

Harkness Agnes (Nancy) called home 17th December 2025, peacefully at her home, 54 Princess Street, Ballymena.  Much loved partner of James (Seamus), loving mother of Elizabeth, Neil and Leanne, dear mother-in-law of Anne, devoted grandmother of Jason, Danielle, Vicki, Kristoffer, Kris, Jude and Kasey and a dear great grandmother.  Funeral service in Elim Pentecostal Church, Castle Street, Ballymena on Saturday 20th December at 10.30am,

interment afterwards Ballymena Cemetery.  No flowers please, donations in lieu, if desired, may be sent to James Henry Funeral Services, 100 Broughshane Street, Ballymena BT43 6EE for Dementia N.I.  Family and friends welcome to call at 54 Princes Street non Friday 19th 4pm to 8pm. Lovingly remembered by her family and family circle.

“Safe In God’s Keeping”

Bell June 17th December 2025

Bell June (nee Hamill) 17th December 2025, peacefully, at Slemish Private Nursing Home, late of Meadowvale, Ballymena. 

Wife of the late Harry, beloved mother of Andrea (Richmond), mother-in-law of Keith, devoted nana of Alex and a loving aunt.  Funeral service in Henry’s Funeral Parlour 100 Broughshane Street, Ballymena BT43 6EE on Saturday 20th December at 9.30am, interment afterwards Ballymena Cemetery. 

No flowers please, donations in lieu, if desired, may be sent to James Henry Funeral Services (address above) for N.I. Chest, Heart and Stroke. 

Loved and remembered by her family circle and friends.

Currie Iris (nee Erskine) 16th December 2025

Currie Iris (nee Erskine) 16th December 2025 peacefully at hospital, late of Rylands Nursing Home, formerly Sheepshill Ballymena.

Beloved wife of the late William, loving mother of Rosemary, Kathryn and Heather, dear mother in law of David, Stephen and Trevor, devoted grandmother of Lois and husband Jamar and Joy, Kurtis and Harrison and Jonathan and Zara.

Funeral service in Connor Presbyterian Church on Friday 19th December 2025 at 2pm, interment after Connor New Cemetery.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, may be sent to James Henry Funeral Services 100 Broughshane Street Ballymena BT43 6EE, for Scripture Union N.I. (please make cheques payable to James Henry Funerals).

Family and friends are welcome to call at her daughter Rosemary’s home, 9 Lower Rashee Road Ballyclare BT39 9JL, on Thursday 18th December from 2pm to 8pm.

Lovingly remembered by her daughters, family and family circle.

“In Heavenly Love Abiding.”

Alfred (Alfie) Murray 14th December 2025

Murray Alfred (Alfie) 14th December 2025, at hospital, R.I.P. 

Beloved husband of Theresa, loving father of Rebecca, John, Adam and Michael, dear father-in-law of Chrissie and Hannah and devoted grandfather of Grace, Noah and Cillian. 

His remains will be removed from his home, 2 Deramore Drive, Ballymena on Thursday 18th December at 9.30am to All Saints Church for funeral after 10am Requiem Mass, interment afterwards Ballymena Cemetery. 

House 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 Cancer Research N.I. 

Forever loved and always remembered. 

“Sacred Heart Of Jesus I place all my trust in you”

Houston Alan 14th December 2025

Houston Alan 14th December 2025, peacefully, at his home Carnburn Park, Ballymena.

Much loved husband of Rose. Funeral service in Henry’s Funeral Parlour on Thursday 18th December at 2pm, interment afterwards Ballee Cemetery. 

House 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 Marie Curie. 

Lovingly remembered by his wife, son Paul and partner Laura, son Timothy and wife Geraldine, daughter Heather and husband Stephen, grandchildren Lewis, Douglas, Ferris, Jessica and Matthew.

McDowell George Gordon, 13th December 2025

McDowell George Gordon, 13th December 2025, peacefully at hospital, late of 13 Redford Road, Cullybackey.  Much loved husband of Helen, loving father of George, Michael, Elaine and Mandy, devoted grandfather of Michelle, Stephen, Craig, Andrew, Nicola, Jonathan, Courtney and Anthony and a loving great grandfather. 

Funeral service in Henry’s Funeral Parlour 100 Broughshane Street Ballymena BT43 6EE on Wednesday 17th December at 12 noon interment afterwards Ballee Cemetery.

House private, no flowers 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. 

lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his wife, family and family circle.  “Greatly loved and now greatly missed”

Black John Alfred 12th December 2025

Black John Alfred 12th December 2025 peacefully at hospital.

Father of Paul and Alan, grandfather of Ben, Louis, and William and brother of Boyd Black.

Funeral service in Henry’s Funeral Parlour 100 Broughshane Street Ballymena BT43 6EE on Tuesday 16th December at 2pm, interment after Ballymena Cemetery.

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

Family and friends welcome to call at his son Paul’s home, 6 Killane Road Ahoghill on Monday 15th December from 12noon.

Lovingly remembered by his family and family circle.

Allen Robert Joseph (Roy) 11th December 2025

Allen Robert Joseph (Roy) 11th December 2025, peacefully, at hospital, late of The Crescent, Old Park Drive, Ballymena. 

Beloved son of the late Ellen and Kenny, Devenagh Way, Ballymena and dear brother of Kenneth, Kathleen, Samuel, Gordon, Jack, Derek, Stephen and Mark. 

Funeral service in Henry’s Funeral Parlour 100 Broughshane Street, Ballymena BT43 6EE on Sunday 14th December at 1.30pm, interment afterwards Ballee Cemetery. 

House private. 

No flowers please, donations in lieu, if desired, may be sent to James Henry Funeral Services (address above) for N.I. Childrens Hospice. 

Sadly missed and always loved by his family and family circle.

Agarwala Raseswar  (Rashu) 10th December 2025

Agarwala Raseswar  (Rashu) 10th December 2025. Peacefully at his home, Ballyloughan Brow Ballymena.   Dearly loved husband of Betty, loving father of Simon, Nicola and Louise, dear father in law of Lynda, David and Graeme and devoted grandfather of Jack and Lucy, Megan and Joshua, Chloe and Connor. 

Funeral service in Antrim and Newtownabbey Crematorium on Friday 19th December at 11am.  No flowers please. 

Lovingly remembered by his wife, family and family circle.