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. See the inquest list below for exact sitting times. If attending a particular case, aim to arrive at least 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 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 via our online form.

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
15/07/2026 10:00am Inquest David William Joseph REES 44 03/02/2026 Banbury County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Darren Michael SALTER
15/07/2026 11:45am Inquest Michele Ann WARREN 58 16/02/2026 Witney County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Darren Michael SALTER
15/07/2026 2:00pm Inquest Audrey Joan SURMAN 100 09/04/2026 Thame County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Darren Michael SALTER
16/07/2026 10:00am Inquest Shirley Veronica ROUSE 83 30/10/2025 Oxford County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM
16/07/2026 12:00pm Inquest Ronald William TRUMAN 92 24/03/2026 Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM
17/07/2026 10:00am Inquest in Writing (out of court) David Dennis DREW 78 30/05/2026 Faringdon Mr Darren Michael SALTER
17/07/2026 10:30am Inquest in Writing (out of court) Anthony Charles LEWIS 81 23/04/2026 Kidlington Mr Darren Michael SALTER
17/07/2026 11:00am Inquest in Writing (out of court) Diana Bronwen RENTON 80 21/06/2026 Oxford Mr Darren Michael SALTER
20/07/2026 11:00am Inquest James Thomas Paul DONALD 33 31/01/2026 Bicester County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Darren Michael SALTER
20/07/2026 12:00pm Inquest Dorothy May RIVERS 96 01/05/2026 Witney County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM
21/07/2026 12:00pm Inquest Steve Brett JANES 37 25/02/2026 Abingdon County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM
21/07/2026 1:00pm Inquest Opening Irene Mabel LEWIS 77 13/07/2026 Oxford County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Darren Michael SALTER
21/07/2026 2:00pm Inquest Oliver James FORM 18 27/03/2026 Abingdon County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Darren Michael SALTER
24/07/2026 10:00am Inquest in Writing (out of court) Frank STEPHENS 76 06/05/2026 Oxford Mr Darren Michael SALTER
24/07/2026 10:30am Inquest in Writing (out of court) Irene Mabel LEWIS 77 13/07/2026 Oxford Out of Court Mr Darren Michael SALTER
27/07/2026 10:00am Inquest Michael Joseph GANNON 57 18/03/2026 Witney County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM
27/07/2026 11:15am Inquest Olena KOWAL 48 13/04/2026 Banbury County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM
28/07/2026 11:00am Inquest John Scott FERGUSON 94 13/04/2026 Oxford County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Darren Michael SALTER
28/07/2026 2:00pm Inquest Bernard Cedric JOHN 81 21/03/2026 Oxford County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Darren Michael SALTER
30/07/2026 10:00am Inquest Beryl PONTING 81 29/03/2026 Oxford County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM
30/07/2026 2:00pm Inquest Alan Richard HINE 64 31/03/2026 Oxford County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM
03/08/2026 10:00am Inquest Violet Emily CLAYTON 90 24/05/2026 Oxford County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM
05/08/2026 10:00am Inquest Gagandeep SINGH 37 21/01/2026 Oxford County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Darren Michael SALTER
05/08/2026 11:30am Inquest Pamela Vera HAY 90 26/04/2026 Reading County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Darren Michael SALTER
05/08/2026 2:00pm Inquest Tianyi LIN 21 09/02/2026 Oxford County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Darren Michael SALTER
06/08/2026 10:00am Inquest Robert Richard STEWART 64 25/02/2026 Carterton County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM
06/08/2026 12:00pm Inquest Matthew SOMERS 39 11/05/2026 Didcot County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM
07/08/2026 10:00am Inquest in Writing (out of court) Christine Ann EYRE 85 28/06/2026 Oxford Mr Darren Michael SALTER
17/08/2026 10:00am Inquest Stewart Ian RICHARDSON 43 06/05/2026 Abingdon County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM
17/08/2026 11:30am Inquest Simon John Gwyn DAVIES 58 06/05/2026 Oxford County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM

List of treasure inquests

Date Type Treasure title Find location Venue Coroner
03/08/2026 11:00am Treasure Inquest 2025-T1389 Silver pendant Ewelme CP County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM
03/08/2026 11:15am Treasure Inquest 2026-T346 Two Silver Gilt Brooches Stanford in the Vale CP County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM