List of inquests

A list of the inquests scheduled for hearing in the Oxford Coroner's Court.

The Oxfordshire Coroner’s Court is open to members of the press and public. Please see the inquest list below for exact sitting times. If attending a particular case, please aim to arrive no later than 15 minutes before the stated start time.

Any member of the public or press who wishes to be considered for remote attendance at an inquest or inquest opening (this is facilitated using Microsoft Teams) should make a written request to the Coroner’s Office at coroners.oxfordshire@oxfordshire.gov.uk giving at least 24 hours notice, where possible.

If a member of the public or press requires further information about inquest cases, the Coroner will consider providing information on request. Any requests should be submitted, in writing, to coroners.oxfordshire@oxfordshire.gov.uk  

All hearings (unless otherwise stated) are held at Oxford Coroner's Court, County Hall, New Road, Oxford, OX1 1ND.

List of death inquests

Date Type Name Age Date of death Place of death Venue Coroner
23/01/2026 10:00am Inquest in Writing (out of court) Marjorie REAY 85 12/11/2025 Reading Mr Darren Michael SALTER
23/01/2026 10:30am Inquest in Writing (out of court) Brian Charles WADLEY 92 27/11/2025 Reading Mr Darren Michael SALTER
23/01/2026 11:00am Inquest in Writing (out of court) Anthony Ernest NORRIS 77 07/01/2026 Oxford Out of Court Mr Nicholas GRAHAM
23/01/2026 11:30am Inquest in Writing (out of court) George James HANNON 79 08/01/2026 Oxford Out of Court Mr Darren Michael SALTER
26/01/2026 10:00am Inquest Craig Scott DECENT 63 29/09/2025 Oxford County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM
27/01/2026 11:45am Inquest Carole Ann JARVIS 83 30/10/2025 Wallingford County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Darren Michael SALTER
27/01/2026 2:00pm Inquest Jaheim Kishon De'ondre GRANT 22 06/07/2025 Oxford County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Darren Michael SALTER
29/01/2026 11:00am Inquest Rita Jessica STOWE 70 22/09/2025 Oxford County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM
29/01/2026 12:00pm Inquest Opening Michael Robert ROMANS 77 12/12/2025 Reading County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM
29/01/2026 12:02pm Inquest Opening Philip Stephen MATTHEWS 63 16/01/2026 Oxford County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM
29/01/2026 12:04pm Inquest Opening Julie Ann Elizabeth HEDGES 83 11/01/2026 Oxford County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM
29/01/2026 12:06pm Inquest Opening Pamela Irene LOVELL 91 14/01/2026 Banbury County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM
29/01/2026 12:08pm Inquest Opening Philip Mark Deering SELWOOD 35 06/12/2025 Oxford County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM
29/01/2026 12:10pm Inquest Opening Monica JOHN 86 19/01/2026 Oxford County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM
29/01/2026 12:12pm Inquest Opening Lorraine Ann GAUGHAN 44 24/11/2025 Oxford County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM
29/01/2026 12:14pm Inquest Opening Lee Martin THOMPSON 32 05/01/2026 Wallingford County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM
29/01/2026 12:16pm Inquest Opening Michael Donald ROBERTS 36 17/11/2025 Oxford County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM
29/01/2026 12:18pm Inquest Opening Brian Robert BOYT 91 14/01/2026 Oxford County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM
29/01/2026 12:20pm Inquest Opening James Cyril TOMSETT 85 17/01/2026 Oxford County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM
29/01/2026 12:22pm Inquest Opening Rosemary Janet JONES 78 20/01/2026 Oxford County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM
29/01/2026 12:24pm Inquest Opening Michael Henry HURN 62 20/01/2026 Oxford County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM
29/01/2026 12:26pm Inquest Opening Paul Alexander REY 58 16/01/2026 Oxford County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Darren Michael SALTER
29/01/2026 12:28pm Inquest Opening Maureen Ann FEAR-BARBER 82 14/01/2026 Banbury County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM
29/01/2026 2:00pm Inquest John Hebborn TUTTY 67 26/08/2025 Abingdon County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM
30/01/2026 10:00am Inquest in Writing (out of court) Maria Ellen BURGESS 58 18/12/2025 Oxford Mr Darren Michael SALTER
30/01/2026 10:30am Inquest in Writing (out of court) Janet Maureen CONEY 81 03/01/2026 Oxford Mr Darren Michael SALTER
30/01/2026 11:00am Inquest in Writing (out of court) David Glyn JONES 80 07/01/2026 Banbury Mr Darren Michael SALTER
30/01/2026 11:30am Inquest in Writing (out of court) Sheila SAVIN 84 02/05/2025 Kidlington Out of Court Mr Nicholas GRAHAM
02/02/2026 10:00am Inquest Patricia Rose HOMEWOOD 78 07/10/2025 Oxford County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM
02/02/2026 2:00pm Inquest Pamela FLETCHER 78 15/06/2025 Oxford County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM

List of treasure inquests