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Register: E098 Died: 29-Aug-1820 Interred: 30-Aug-1820 Aged: 16
Plot: 164
Comments: Upright headstone.
In memory of William Oakley late of High Ashes in this parish who died June 24 1804 aged 26 years. Also Elizabeth wife of the above who died Nov 29 18 aged 72 years. Also Elizabeth their daughter who died Aug 29 1820 aged 16 years. WO 1801, EO 1849, EL 1820.
Register: e061 Died: 08-Dec-1818 Interred: 11-Dec-1818 Aged: 50
Plot: 166
Comments: Widow of William Oakley. Nee Colman. (Kezia or Kesiah)
To the memory of Kezia (sic) Oakley who departed this life December 8th 1818 aged 49 (sic) years. KO 1818.
Register: A1925 Interred: 23-Apr-1785
Plot: 168
Comments: An infant
In memory of Mrs Hannah wife of William Oakley who departed this life June 25 1785 in the 25th year of her age. Also near this place lieth three of their children Mary, Thomas and Mary who died in their infancy.
Register: A1914 Died: 25-Jun-1785 Interred: 02-Jul-1785 Aged: 25
Plot: 168
Comments: Upright headstone. Hannah on inscription, Susannah in register
In memory of Mrs Hannah wife of William Oakley who departed this life June 25 1785 in the 25th year of her age. Also near this place lieth three of their children Mary, Thomas and Mary who died in their infancy. HO 1785, MT MO.
Register: A1905 Interred: 14-Aug-1784
Comments: Drowned in a pond
In memory of Mrs Hannah wife of William Oakley who departed this life June 25 1785 in the 25th year of her age. Also near this place lieth three of their children Mary, Thomas and Mary who died in their infancy.
Register: A2144 Died: 24-Jun-1804 Interred: 27-Jun-1804 Aged: 26
Plot: 167
In memory of William Oakley late of High Ashes in this parish who died June 24 1804 aged 26 years. Also Elizabeth wife of the above who died Nov 29 18 aged 72 years. Also Elizabeth their daughter who died Aug 29 1820 aged 16 years.
Register: B509 Interred: 02-Sep-1946 Aged: 60
Comments: Under hawthorn tree. South-SW.
In loving memory of Jean Graham O'Brien born 1886 died 1946. William Lucies Robert O'Brien born 1889 died 1977 buried at Wilcot, Wiltshire.
Register: B951 Died: 06-Apr-2003 Interred: 16-Apr-2003 Aged: 73
In memory John Christopher Richard O'Donaghue born 12 December 1920 died 4 January 2002. Actor Poet Administrator. Charasmatic and beloved husband of Ann. No not one reason, there is only love. Dorothy Ann born 23 April 1929 died 6 April 2003. Death is the gathering up for the dead.
Register: B937 Born: 12-Dec-1920 Died: 04-Jan-2002 Interred: 16-Jan-2002 Aged: 81
In memory John Christopher Richard O'Donaghue born 12 December 1920 died 4 January 2002. Actor Poet Administrator. Charasmatic and beloved husband of Ann. No not one reason, there is only love. Dorothy Ann born 23 April 1929 died 6 April 2003. Death is the gathering up for the dead.
Register: B711 Died: 11-Dec-1970 Interred: (ashes): 17-Dec-1970 Aged: 78
Comments: By husband's grave, entry B583
In loving memory of Rupert John Gordon O'Donoghue born 30th March 1894 died 9th Dec 1955. And of his wife May born 15th Dec 1891 died 11th Dec 1970.
Register: B583 Born: 30-Mar-1894 Died: 09-Dec-1955 Interred: (ashes): 14-Dec-1955 Aged: 61
Comments: N churchyard
In loving memory of Rupert John Gordon O'Donoghue born 30th March 1894 died 9th Dec 1955. And of his wife May born 15th Dec 1891 died 11th Dec 1970.
Register: B905 Born: 14-Dec-1934 Died: 04-Jul-1997 Interred: (ashes): 27-Jul-1997 Aged: 62
Plot: 976 ///winks.loose.door
Comments: By side of entries B459, B597. Gravestone replaced 2017.
In loving memory of Mary O'Ferrall nee Lugard 14th December 1934. Dearly loved wife, mother and grandmother. "Always in our thoughts". Replaced with: In loving memory of Mary O'Ferrall nee Lugard. 14th December 1934 - 4th June 1997 "Fide et Fortiter".
Register: A1400 Died: 10-May-1743 Interred: 19-May-1743 Aged: 77
Plot: Altar ///sketch.spots.deed
Comments: Rector of this parish for naerly 53 years, deed and was buried May the 19, 1743. Against the (south) east wall under the altar. Left £70 for "pious uses." Link
Memorial: Under this stone is interred the Body of the Reverend Mr Robert Offley near fifty three years Rector of this Parish and oldest prebendary of the Cathedral Church of Durham greatly esteemed and beloved for his benevolent Charity and Hospitality. He exchanged this life for a better the 10th day of May 1743.
Register: B1001 Died: 03-Dec-2011 Interred: 12-Dec-2011 Aged: 86
In Loving Memory of Elsie May Oickle nee Francis 5.1.1925 - 3.12.2011 "Loved and Missed by all her family"
Register: D015 Born: 16-Dec-1947 Died: 20-Feb-2022 Interred: 18-Mar-2022 Aged: 74
In loving memory John Edward Oickle 16.123.1947 20.02.2022, Cherished husband father and grandad forever loved and always cherished.
Register: B610 Interred: (ashes): 07-Jan-1958 Aged: 70
Comments: In grave of O'Kelly, entry B401
Elizabeth Mary Bodard Sept 28th1919 - Jan 11th 2018. Terence James O'Kelly. Children of Tim and Dora and his wife Eileen May O'Kelly Sept 13th 1914 - May 21st 2000. Robert John O'Kelly (Bob) Jan 9th 1922 - Feb 8th 1940 on of Timoth O'Kelly Dec 5th 1890 - April 4th 1956 and ofDora Elizabeth O'Kelly July 22nd 1887 - Jan 3rd 1958.
Register: B461 Interred: 10-Feb-1940 Aged: 18
Plot: 401 ///fight.spider.rising
Elizabeth Mary Bodard Sept 28th1919 - Jan 11th 2018. Terence James O'Kelly. Children of Tim and Dora and his wife Eileen May O'Kelly Sept 13th 1914 - May 21st 2000. Robert John O'Kelly (Bob) Jan 9th 1922 - Feb 8th 1940 on of Timoth O'Kelly Dec 5th 1890 - April 4th 1956 and ofDora Elizabeth O'Kelly July 22nd 1887 - Jan 3rd 1958.
Register: B1010 Born: 04-Nov-1920 Died: 06-Dec-2013 Interred: (ashes): 08-Jan-2014 Aged: 93
Comments: In grave of O'Kelly, entry B401
Elizabeth Mary Bodard Sept 28th1919 - Jan 11th 2018. Terence James O'Kelly. Children of Tim and Dora and his wife Eileen May O'Kelly Sept 13th 1914 - May 21st 2000. Robert John O'Kelly (Bob) Jan 9th 1922 - Feb 8th 1940 on of Timoth O'Kelly Dec 5th 1890 - April 4th 1956 and ofDora Elizabeth O'Kelly July 22nd 1887 - Jan 3rd 1958.
Register: B586 Interred: (ashes): 07-Apr-1956 Aged: 65
Comments: In grave of entry B401
Elizabeth Mary Bodard Sept 28th1919 - Jan 11th 2018. Terence James O'Kelly. Children of Tim and Dora and his wife Eileen May O'Kelly Sept 13th 1914 - May 21st 2000. Robert John O'Kelly (Bob) Jan 9th 1922 - Feb 8th 1940 on of Timoth O'Kelly Dec 5th 1890 - April 4th 1956 and ofDora Elizabeth O'Kelly July 22nd 1887 - Jan 3rd 1958.
Register: B184 Died: 21-Jan-1902 Interred: 25-Jan-1902 Aged: 42
Plot: 180
In loving memory of our mother Jane widow of George Oldershaw died January 5 1894 aged 62 years. Also of George eldest son of the above died January 21 1902 aged 42 years
Register: B124 Died: 05-Jan-1894 Interred: 10-Jan-1894 Aged: 62
Plot: 180 ///shield.friend.roof
Comments: Upright marble cross and curb.
In loving memory of our mother Jane widow of George Oldershaw died January 5 1894 aged 62 years. Also of George eldest son of the above died January 21 1902 aged 42 years, "Peace"
Register: B214 Died: 02-Aug-1907 Interred: 06-Aug-1907 Aged: 46
Plot: 172 ///jelly.inspector.also
Comments: Upright marble headstone.
In loving memory of William son of George Oldershaw who died August 2nd 1907 aged 43 years. WO 1907.
Register: B086 Died: 09-Jun-1899 Interred: 11-Jun-1889 Aged: 3 1/2
Plot: 188 ///dash.puddles.admire
Comments: near lych gate
In loving memory of Jane wife of Abel Overington who died April 1st 1918 aged 66 years. A good wife and a kind mother. Also of her little son Frederick who died June 9th 1889 ahed 3 1/2 years. In loving memory of my dear husband Ernest Overington died June 8th 1952 aged 52 years son of Abel and Jane Overington. "Give me the wings of faith to run Within the veil and see The saints above how great their joys How bright their glories be".
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Register: B790 Died: 22-Oct-1983 Interred: 27-Oct-1983 Aged: 76
Plot: 864 ///finger.royal.hits
In loving memory of George Daniel Overington a beloved husband and father who passed away 22nd October 1983 aged 76 years. Also his wife Winifred Florence much loved mother of their nine children taken into God's care 9th June 1996 aged 86 years.
Register: E769 Interred: 04-Feb-1873 Aged: 50
Plot: 89
Comments: On a marble stone at head of a curb surround
In / loving memory of / James Overton (sic) / who died February 14 1873 / aged 50 years / Also of / Charlotte / wife of the above / who died September 23 1894 / aged 61 years / Father in thy gracious keeping / Leave we now thy servants sleeping
Register: B296 Died: 01-Apr-1918 Interred: 05-Apr-1918 Aged: 68
Plot: 188 ///tins.basic.caked
Comments: Burial date approximate. Wife of Abel Overington
In loving memory of Jane wife of Abel Overington who died April 1st 1918 aged 66 years. A good wife and a kind mother. Also of her little son Frederick who died June 9th 1889 aged 3 1/2 years. "Give me the wings of faith to run Within the veil and see The saints above how greta their joys How bright their glories be". Also - In loving memory of Donald Overington Durham Light Infantry who gave his life in Normandy August 1944 aged 18 years. "Out of the darkness a light shall shine, out of the silence a voice shall call only goodnight"
Register: B897 Died: 09-Jun-1996 Interred: 17-Jun-1996 Aged: 86
Plot: 864 ///tides.spices.hails
Comments: Died at Milford Hospital. In grave of entry 790
In loving memory of George Daniel Overington a beloved husband and father who passed away 22nd October 1983 aged 76 years. Also his wife Winifred Florence much loved mother of their nine children taken into God's care 9th June 1996 aged 86 years.
Register: B128 Interred: 27-Sep-1894 Aged: 61
Plot: 89
Comments: [1861 census - aged 28; born Chaley, Sussex]. South churchyard. Marble stone, curb surround. Broken stone by north-west wall
In loving memory of James Overton who died February 14 1873 aged 50 years. Also of Charlotte wife of the above who died September 23 1894 aged 61 years. "Father in thy gracious keeping Leave we now thy servants sleeping".
Register: D009 Died: 24-Apr-2021 Interred: (ashes): 05-Aug-2021 Aged: 69
Comments: NW churchyard
Updated: 03-Jul-2026