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Bishop leads tributes to former Archdeacon of Lynn

The Bishop of Norwich has led tributes to the former Archdeacon of Lynn Ian Bentley who died on May 31 in Priscilla Bacon Hospice surrounded by his family.

Dorothy dedicated 95 years to Salvation Army

A Thetford Salvation Army member, who dedicated more than 95 years to the church, has died just weeks before her 100th birthday.

Rees Coghlan – pharmacist, preacher, benefactor

A Methodist preacher and retired pharmacist from Aylsham, Rees Coghlan, who founded the Aylsham Care Trust, has died, aged 96.

Tributes paid to dynamic Norwich Methodist

Tributes have been paid to Margaret Hardingham for her prolific contributions to the community at both ends of the age spectrum.

Tributes to founder of Norwich Open Christmas

Bishop of East Anglia, Rt Rev Alan Hopes, has celebrated a requiem Mass for Michael Hope, who with his wife Rosie founded Open Christmas in Norfolk.

Tributes paid to amazing Eileen who was 110

Tributes have been paid to amazing St George’s Norwich parishioner and former Test cricketer, Eileen Ash, who was Norfolk’s oldest woman and has died at the age of 110.

Thanksgiving service for brave Norwich preacher

A funeral and thanksgiving service for courageous Norwich Methodist preacher Colin Gillett, who died recently in Pakistan, is to be held in Norfolk after his body was repatriated to the UK.

Tributes paid to Norwich Mothers' Union president

The Diocese of Norwich Mothers’ Union has announced the sad death of its "dedicated" President, Val Ovenden. Past President Marguerite Phillips pays tribute.

Norwich preacher pays ultimate price for mission to the poor

Tributes have been paid to a courageous Norwich Methodist preacher, who gave up everything and moved to Pakistan to follow God’s call to serve “the poorest of the poor”, and who has died suddenly.

Willy Notcutt – exceptional doctor and Christian

Tributes have been paid to Dr William ‘Willy’ Notcutt, retired senior consultant anaesthetist who was also a committed Christian. Tony Mallion describes his remarkable life.

Norfolk church leaders pay tribute to Prince Philip

Church and Christian leaders across Norfolk have been paying their own tributes to His Royal Highness, Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh, following his death at Windsor Castle on Friday morning, at the age of 99.

Bob's dedication saved Norfolk church and paintings

A forgotten and derelict Norfolk church – and its extraordinary wall paintings – was saved by the dedication of retired agricultural engineer Bob Davey, who has died aged 91.

Family pay tribute to heroic Norwich nurse Estrella

Touching family tributes were paid today to city nurse, mother and Cathedral steward Estrella Catalan, at her funeral Mass at St John the Baptist Cathedral in Norwich.

Death of North Walsham Congregational minister

Reverend Richard Woodhouse, of North Walsham Congregational Church, died unexpectedly at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital on January 12.

Tributes to devoted Norwich nurse after Covid-19 tragedy

Tributes have been paid to devoted Norwich nurse, mother and Catholic Cathedral steward Estrella Catalan, who died last Friday at the Norfolk and Norwich hospital where she worked, after a month-long battle against Covid-19.

Tributes to Yarmouth teacher and football chaplain

Tributes have been paid to Reverend Arthur Bowles, retired teacher and former chaplain of Norwich City FC and Great Yarmouth Town FC, who died of a heart attack on January 19 at the age of 84.

Tributes to N Norfolk teacher and lay minister

Tributes have been paid to lay minister Sue Ling, a retired teacher and musician from Mundesley, who has died aged 83.

Renowned Norfolk evangelist and author

Renowned Norfolk evangelist, author and businessman John Wright died peacefully on Sunday night. Colleague and friend Barrie Lawrence pays tribute.

Christian comedian Bobby Ball 'rocked on' in Norfolk

Christian comedian Bobby Ball, who has had audiences across Norfolk rocking with laughter, has died at the age of 76 after contracting Covid-19.

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