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