Born in Sleaford, Paul came to Chesterfield in early childhood and remained here 62 years. He passed away at the age of 64. Having begun his career as an electrician, he came to run the contractor PK Group for quarter of a century. A keen footballer who played to semi-professional level, he was a big supporter and sponsor of Chesterfield FC. He also loved his music and played in several bands, including the Nutty Boys. Paul leaves his wife Kay, sons Anthony and James, grandchildren Keira, George and Theo, mum Loretta, sisters Sue and Janet, and in-laws Stephen, Alison, John, Simon, Joan and Alan. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/PaulLeverton.placeholder image
Born in Sleaford, Paul came to Chesterfield in early childhood and remained here 62 years. He passed away at the age of 64. Having begun his career as an electrician, he came to run the contractor PK Group for quarter of a century. A keen footballer who played to semi-professional level, he was a big supporter and sponsor of Chesterfield FC. He also loved his music and played in several bands, including the Nutty Boys. Paul leaves his wife Kay, sons Anthony and James, grandchildren Keira, George and Theo, mum Loretta, sisters Sue and Janet, and in-laws Stephen, Alison, John, Simon, Joan and Alan. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/PaulLeverton.

Faces to remember: the lost loved ones among Derbyshire Times death notices this week

By Ed Dingwall
Published 20th Mar 2026, 15:54 GMT

Every day, Derbyshire residents say their final farewells to family members, friends, colleagues, neighbours and many other characters who have played a unique part in local life.

Some may be more well known than others, but all had a place in someone’s heart and in our communities.

Here we make space to recognise those whose deaths have been announced in the pages of the Derbyshire Times this week.

For more details on how they will be remembered, including funeral arrangements, and how to leave your own tributes, go to legacy.com/uk/obituaries/derbyshiretimes-uk/browse.

Born in Chesterfield and a lifelong resident of New Whittington, Josie passed away at Langdale Lodge Care Home, aged 85. She worked in the sales office of Sheffield business Marple Tools until retiring in 2001. She loved spending time with her family, travelling abroad, particularly Tenerife, and caravan holidays in York. Predeceased by husband Bernard, Josie leaves sons Julian and Mark, daughters-in-law Sue and Angie, grandchildren Sarah, Laura, Joe and Harley, and great-grandchildren Oliver and Maeve. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/JosieStones26.

25. Josie Stones, New Whittington

Born in Chesterfield and a lifelong resident of New Whittington, Josie passed away at Langdale Lodge Care Home, aged 85. She worked in the sales office of Sheffield business Marple Tools until retiring in 2001. She loved spending time with her family, travelling abroad, particularly Tenerife, and caravan holidays in York. Predeceased by husband Bernard, Josie leaves sons Julian and Mark, daughters-in-law Sue and Angie, grandchildren Sarah, Laura, Joe and Harley, and great-grandchildren Oliver and Maeve. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/JosieStones26. Photo: Contributed

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Born in Staveley, Sheila moved west to settle in Walton for the the last 38 years. She passed away at home, aged 81. She finished her career as a supervisor at Whitecotes Primary School, today known as Walton Peak. She loved spending time with family and friends, and enjoyed going on tractor runs, watching Emmerdale and daily Wordle word games. Predeceased by husband Brian, Sheila leaves her daughter Deborah and son-in-law Neil, grandchildren Jordan, Joel, Arabella and Sid, great-grandchildren George, Grace, Marcus and Amelia, siblings Susan and John, wider family and her dear friend Bernie. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/SheilaVaughan26.

26. Sheila Vaughan, Walton

Born in Staveley, Sheila moved west to settle in Walton for the the last 38 years. She passed away at home, aged 81. She finished her career as a supervisor at Whitecotes Primary School, today known as Walton Peak. She loved spending time with family and friends, and enjoyed going on tractor runs, watching Emmerdale and daily Wordle word games. Predeceased by husband Brian, Sheila leaves her daughter Deborah and son-in-law Neil, grandchildren Jordan, Joel, Arabella and Sid, great-grandchildren George, Grace, Marcus and Amelia, siblings Susan and John, wider family and her dear friend Bernie. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/SheilaVaughan26. Photo: Contributed

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Born in Germany, Wilma came to be a local resident for 76 years, and passed away at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, aged 99. For more than 15 of those years, she worked as a home help in the local community. A devoted homemaker for her family, she also liked to indulge in getting her hair and nails done, play bingo at Potters Place and catch up with friends. Predeceased by husband Jack a decade ago and son John in April 2025, Wilma leaves her sister and family living in Germany and long-time friend Maureen. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/WilmaSmith.

27. Wilma Smith, Chesterfield

Born in Germany, Wilma came to be a local resident for 76 years, and passed away at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, aged 99. For more than 15 of those years, she worked as a home help in the local community. A devoted homemaker for her family, she also liked to indulge in getting her hair and nails done, play bingo at Potters Place and catch up with friends. Predeceased by husband Jack a decade ago and son John in April 2025, Wilma leaves her sister and family living in Germany and long-time friend Maureen. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/WilmaSmith. Photo: Contributed

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