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.
9. Kenneth Hubbard, Chesterfield
Born in Chesterfield and a lifelong local resident, Keith passed away at the age of 83. His later days were filled with reading, watching television, crafting and gardening. Predeceased by his wife Yvonne, Keith leaves sister-in-law Wendy, niece Cheryl, nephew-in-law Chris and great niece Gracie. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/KennethHubbard. Photo: Contributed
10. Barbara Newman-Knott, Calow
Born in Emsworth, on the Hampshire coast, Barbara came north to settle in Chesterfield in 1963. She passed away at Oaklands Care Home in Langwith, aged 93. A secretary in her working years, away from the office she enjoyed painting, creative writing, metal detecting, travel, watching ice hockey and researching family history. Predeceased by her husband Conway, Barbara leaves her daughter Sandra, granddaughter Shona, great granddaughters Ina and Effie, and brother James. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/BarbaraNewmanKnott. Photo: Contributed
11. Robert Kenworthy, Wingerworth
Born in Worksop and a local resident for 60 years, Robert passed away at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, aged 90. Long retired, he spent more than four decades as an electrical engineer for East Midlands Electricity. A founder member of Wingerworth Bowls Club and long-time assistant to Chesterfield Philharmonic Choir, the rest of his days were filled with the Round Table, 41 Club, Probus, travel, jigsaws, crosswords, reading and a keen interest in railways and the Chesterfield canal. Robert leaves his wife Anne, children John, Elizabeth and Rachel, and four grandchildren. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/RobertKenworthy. Photo: Contributed
12. Deryck Brandon, Fritchley
Long-time Derbyshire resident Deryck passed away on Tuesday, June 16 2026, at the Royal Derby Hospital, aged 83. He devoted much of his life to farming and made friends throughout the region's agricultural community. A loving family man, he remained close to relatives both here at home and further afield in Canada. Deryck leaves his wife Jean, children Mark, Paul and Jo, their spouses Alli, Tracy and Matt, grandchildren Dominic, Lucas, Autumn and her husband Connor, as well as his sisters Hazel, Vanessa and wider family. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/DeryckBrandon. Photo: Contributed