Jon Farley 23 February 2026
Farley – Jon, February 23, 2026 (suddenly) at home in Cookstown, much loved son of Ruth and the late John, dearest brother of Stephen (Caroline), Michael (Katrina) and Karen (Mark), also a dear brother-in-law of Anna, beloved uncle of Jonathan, Stefan, Hannah, Matthew, Jamie and Hannah and great-uncle of Ruby, Molly, Rory, Phoebe and Jude. A family service took place in Jon's late home on Friday, 27 February, followed by burial in Cookstown Cemetery. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to Air Ambulance N.I. c/o Steenson Funeral Services (Charities a/c), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. A smile for all, a heart of gold, one of the best this world could hold, never selfish, always kind, these are the memories you leave behind.
Samuel David (Sammy) Taylor 15 February 2026
Taylor February 15, 2026 at Marina Care Home, Ballyronan, Samuel David (Sammy), late of Beechway, Cookstown and formerly of Knockadoo Road, Cookstown. A service of thanksgiving for Sammy’s life was held in R. Steenson Funeral Home on Thursday, 19 February, followed by burial in Lissan Parish Churchyard. Deeply regretted.
Norman Shaw 15 February 2026
Shaw February 15, 2026 peacefully at Ann’s Care Home, Moneymore, Norman, dearly loved husband of Rae, 19 Claggan Park, Cookstown, devoted dad of Alan (Tanya), Lynda (Eddie) and Trevor (Karen), loved granda of Lauren, Andrew, Emma, Mark, Stephen, Jonah and Eve, great-granda of Ollie, Zach, Ivy and Daisy and dear brother of Malcolm. A thanksgiving service was held in Molesworth Presbyterian Church on Tuesday, 17 February, followed by burial in Cookstown Cemetery. Donations in memory, if desired, to Dementia N.I. c/o Steenson Funeral Services (Charities account), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. Close to our hearts you will always stay, loved and remembered every day.
Hugh Henry Black 14 February 2026
Hugh Henry Black 14th February 2026, Peacefully at home in Auckland, New Zealand, formerly of Cookstown. Dearly loved husband of Josie and cherished father of Natalie and William. Funeral will take place in New Zealand. Lovingly remembered by his brothers Ronnie, George and the late Derek and Kenneth, sisters-in-law and their families. 'Sadly missed, lovingly remembered.'
Hugh Black 14 February 2026
Black February 14, 2026 (peacefully) at home in Auckland, New Zealand, Hugh, formerly of Cookstown, dearly loved husband of Josie (née Suitor) and treasured dad of Natalie and William. Funeral will take place in New Zealand. Lovingly remembered by his sisters-in-law Pam (Crooks), Hilda (Fraser), brother-in-law Victor (Weir) and their families. “Safe in the arms of Jesus.”

