Born in Chesterfield and a lifelong local resident, Mick passed away at the age of 82. A well-known neighbourhood figure – known to many as Mr Blobby - he was the long-time secretary of the Brampton Darts and Dominoes League, leading its charitable works. He was also a keen cyclist, who toured the country as a young man, rode with Derbyshire Cycling Club and was elected to the Cape Wrath Fellowship after completing the famous Highland coastal route. He loved socialising, enjoyed seaside holidays, and in later years took up photography. Mick leaves his sisters June and Pat, nieces and nephews, wider family and good friends. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/MickCooper.placeholder image
Born in Chesterfield and a lifelong local resident, Mick passed away at the age of 82. A well-known neighbourhood figure – known to many as Mr Blobby - he was the long-time secretary of the Brampton Darts and Dominoes League, leading its charitable works. He was also a keen cyclist, who toured the country as a young man, rode with Derbyshire Cycling Club and was elected to the Cape Wrath Fellowship after completing the famous Highland coastal route. He loved socialising, enjoyed seaside holidays, and in later years took up photography. Mick leaves his sisters June and Pat, nieces and nephews, wider family and good friends. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/MickCooper.

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

By Ed Dingwall
Published 12th Jun 2026, 15:30 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 Brimington and a local resident all her life, Betty passed away at the age of 89. Starting out at 15, she spent her working years in catering, first at the general offices of Staveley Works, then at Brocklehursts and Dema Glass. After a break to raise her family, she returned to see out her career at Chesterfield Town Hall. Away from the kitchens, she enjoyed knitting, sewing and crochet, crosswords, reading and walking. Betty leaves her husband Roy, and children​ Elaine and Richard. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/BettyNeedham.

13. Betty Needham, Hady

Born in Brimington and a local resident all her life, Betty passed away at the age of 89. Starting out at 15, she spent her working years in catering, first at the general offices of Staveley Works, then at Brocklehursts and Dema Glass. After a break to raise her family, she returned to see out her career at Chesterfield Town Hall. Away from the kitchens, she enjoyed knitting, sewing and crochet, crosswords, reading and walking. Betty leaves her husband Roy, and children​ Elaine and Richard. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/BettyNeedham. Photo: Contributed

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Born in Chesterfield, long-time local resident Philip passed away at the age of 75. On leaving school he enlisted in the army and served with the Royal Engineers. When he returned to civilian life, he worked for many years as a transport manager. Philip leaves his wife Lyn, children Ryan, Paula and Fiona, six grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and his siblings Terence and Patricia. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/PhilipNeal2026.

14. Philip Neal, Hasland

Born in Chesterfield, long-time local resident Philip passed away at the age of 75. On leaving school he enlisted in the army and served with the Royal Engineers. When he returned to civilian life, he worked for many years as a transport manager. Philip leaves his wife Lyn, children Ryan, Paula and Fiona, six grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and his siblings Terence and Patricia. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/PhilipNeal2026. Photo: Contributed

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Born in Newcastle, Iris came to settle as a resident of Holmewood for 68 years. She passed away at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, aged 95. Long retired, she spent the majority of her career as a civil servant. Away from the office, she enjoyed reading, baking, gardening, time with family and holidays. Predeceased by her husband Claude, Iris leaves son Michael, five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/IrisGrainger.

15. Iris Grainger, Holmewood

Born in Newcastle, Iris came to settle as a resident of Holmewood for 68 years. She passed away at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, aged 95. Long retired, she spent the majority of her career as a civil servant. Away from the office, she enjoyed reading, baking, gardening, time with family and holidays. Predeceased by her husband Claude, Iris leaves son Michael, five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/IrisGrainger. Photo: Contributed

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