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.

McNeely Martin David ( Marty Rev. Dr.) 22nd November 2025

McNeely Martin David ( Marty Rev. Dr.) called home 22nd November 2025, late of Ballykeel and Fahan Presbyterian Churches.  Beloved husband of Julie, loving father of Joshua and Martha, dear son of Robert and Florence, brother of Helen and Mary, son-in-law of Jarvis and Eleanor, brother-in-law of Andrew and Amanda and uncle of Chloe and Matthew. 

After a private interment a service of thanksgiving for the life and witness of Marty will be held in Connor Presbyterian Church, Carncombe Road, Kells, Ballymena BT42 3LA on Wednesday 26th November at 12.30pm . Family homes private, no flowers please, donations in lieu of flowers if desired may be made payable to James Henry Funeral Services, 100 Broughshane Street, Ballymena BT43 6EE for Christian Union Ireland and Christ in sport.

”For the Lord is good; His steadfast love endures forever; and His faithfulness to all generations”  Psalm 100, v. 5

Compton Matthew Isle 8th October 2025

Compton Matthew Isle 8th October 2025 peacefully at Antrim Area Hospital, late of 5 Tullyreagh Road, Glarryford, Ballymena.

Dearly loved husband of the late Anne.

Funeral service in Killymurris Presbyterian Church on Saturday 11th October 2025 at 2.30pm, interment afterwards at adjoining burying ground.

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 Killymurris Presbyterian Church Repair Fund.

Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his daughter Julie and son-in-law Sammy (Simpson), son Brian and daughter-in-law Roberta, son Mark and daughter-in-law Emma, grandchildren Victoria, Jonathan, Rebecca, Joseph, Matthew, Grace and family circle.

“The Lord is my shepherd”

Holmes Sharon, 22nd August 2025

Holmes Sharon, 22nd August 2025 peacefully at hospital. Beloved daughter of the late Maud and Derek, sister of Paul and a dear friend to many.

Funeral service in Henry’s Funeral Parlour, 100 Broughshane Street, Ballymena, BT43 6EE on Monday 25th August 2025 at 11am interment afterwards Ballymena Cemetery.

No flowers please. Donations in lieu if desired may be sent to James Henry Funeral Services (address above) for Cancer Focus NI.

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest” Matthew 11:28

Simms Derek 17th June 2025

Simms Derek 17th June 2025, peacefully at his home, Ashleigh Park Ballymena.   Much loved husband of Anna, loving father of Carol and Robert, father-in-law of Robin (Ramsey) and dear brother of Edith, George and the late Reginald. 

House and funeral 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 NI Chest Heart and Stroke.  Lovingly remembered by his wife, family and family circle. 

“The Lord is my shepherd”

Glenholmes Ian 8th June 2025

Glenholmes Ian 8th June 2025 peacefully at hospital after a short illness, surrounded by his family, late of 38 Tobar Park Cullybackey.

Much loved husband of the late Roberta, loving father of Derek, Mark and Margaret-Anne, dear father in law of Melanie, Louise and Richard, a devoted grandfather of Dwane and wife Siobhan, Danielle, Shelby, Dylan, Cody and partner Jodie, Noah and Freya and a great grandfather of Jaxson, Dalton, Peyton, Henry and Mckenzie.

Funeral service in Henry’s Funeral Parlour 100 Broughshane Street Ballymena BT43 6EE on Thursday 12th June 2025 at 2pm, interment afterwards Craigs Parish Churchyard, Cullybackey.

House strictly private.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu, if desired, may be sent to James Henry Funeral Services (address above) for Macmillan Unit Antrim Area Hospital (please make cheques payable to N.H.S.C.T.)

Lovingly remembered by his family and family circle.

“Always in our thoughts”