Families have paid their respects to loved ones who have sadly passed away in Darlington and County Durham in recent weeks.

Announcing the passing of a loved one in local news media is a long standing tradition, with daily notices appearing in print and online every day.

To read the latest announcements and add tributes to those from our area who have passed away, click here.

Here are a selection of notices published earlier this week.

Our thoughts are with their family and friends at this extremly difficult time.

George Harris

George Harris, of Ferryhill, passed away suddenly at home on October 18 aged 69.

Much loved husband of Wendy, loving father to Louise and Annemarie and a dearly loved granda.

Would family and friends please meet at Lazarus House, St Martha and St Mary's, Linden Road, Ferryhill for a service at 11.00am on Tuesday, November 1.

Family flowers only please.

Alan Cox

Alan Cox passed away on October 16.

Beloved husband of the late Margaret and loving father of Julie and father-in-law of Martin.

Memorial service for Alan and Margaret to be held at Haugton Methodist Church on November 7 at 10am.

Private cremation.

Rosalia (Roz) Railton

Rosalia (Roz) Railton (formerly Green, nee Cherry) of Woodham. Passed away peacefully following a long illness, in Defoe Court Care Home on October 18 aged 80.

Dearly beloved wife of John and a much loved mum to Kendra.

Will family and friends please meet for a service at Wear Valley Crematorium on Monday, November 7 at 3.30pm.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu if so desired may be made for the families chosen charities, plate provided at the crematorium.

Brian Allan

Brian Allan of Howden-le-Wear passed away on October 16 aged 88.

A much loved brother, brother-in-law, uncle and good friend to many.

Will friends please meet for service in Wear Valley Crematorium on Thursday, November 3 at 10.30am.

Donations in memory of Brian may be left in the Crematorium for the Great North Air Ambulance.

Thomas Leslie Boyd

Thomas Leslie Boyd (Les) of Darlington passed away peacefully in hospital on October 20, aged 96.

A loving husband of 71-years to Jean, a beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

Would friends please meet for a service at the West Cemetery Chapel on Friday, November 4 at 3pm.

Family flowers only please.

Donations, if desired, may be given for St. Teresa's Hospice.

Patricia Grubb

Patricia "Trish" Grubb, formerly of Alwyn Road, Darlington passed away peacefully in Chesterfield on October 21, aged 73-years.

Beloved wife of Robert and a much loved mum and grandma.

Funeral Service to celebrate the life of Trish will be held at Brimington Crematorium, Chesterfield on Monday, November 7 at 2.50pm.

Donations in lieu of flowers may be sent to Ashgate Hospice, Chesterfield care of Spire Funeral Services, 11 Church Street, Staveley, Chesterfield, S43 3TL.

Alison Elizabeth Hewitt

Alison Elizabeth Hewitt (nee Gordon) passed away peacefully at home in Darlington aged 48 on October 23, surrounded by her loving family.

Dearly loved wife of Richard, much loved mam of Grant, Scott and their partners, Nakisha and Maizie, and the late Chelsea, loving daughter of Mary and David and dear sister of Fiona and the late Stuart.

Funeral Monday, November 7.

Friends please meet for service in Harrowgate Hill Methodist Church, Lowson Street at 2pm.

Family flowers only please.

Donations, if desired, may be given at the service for Ward 43, Darlington Memorial Hospital.

David Currie

David Currie of Darlington, passed away peacefully at home on October 7, aged 75.

Dearly loved partner, dad, brother and uncle.

Would family and friends please meet for a service at Darlington West Cemetery Chapel on Friday, November 4 at 11am.

John Robert Weighell

John Robert Weighell aged 88 of North Cowton, passed away peacefully on October 20.

Dearly loved husband of the late Mary and a loving brother and uncle.

A service will take place at Darlington Crematorium on Tuesday November 15 at 1pm.

Friends please meet at the crematorium chapel.

Family flowers only please. Donations if desired may be given at the service for Dementia UK.

Gordon Lomax Clare

Gordon Lomax Clare passed away peacefully in Kensington Care Home, Northallerton on October 16, aged 98.

Dearly beloved husband of Pam, a much loved father to David and Pam.

Grandfather to Fraser, James and Alastair, great-grandfather to Rebecca, Elissa, Anya, Matthew, Issy, Lucy, Leo, Sebby, Harry and Lottie.

Great-great-grandfather to Blake.

Funeral service to take place at Hambleton Crematorium, Maple Park on Friday November 4, at 10am.

Family flowers only donations in lieu to be given to Dementia UK.

Family request that all mourners dress smart and wear a poppy.