Inquest dates
Latest inquest dates
We regularly update the list of latest inquest dates. However, dates and times can be subject to change at short notice.
These inquests will take place at Isle of Wight Coroner’s Court, Seaclose, Fairlee Road, Newport, Isle of Wight PO30 2QS unless otherwise stated.
Inquests
| Date | Time | Name | Age | Date of Death | Place | Coroner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 November 2025 |
11am | William Charles WHARMBY |
85 yrs |
30 June 2019 | Newport | C S Sumeray |
| 21 November 2025 | 2pm | Inquest opening | - | - | - | C S Sumeray |
PIRH (Pre-Inquest Review Hearing)
| Date | Time | Name | Age | Date of Death | Place of Death | Coroner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 December 2025 | 11:00 | Timothy John MOXEY | 39 yrs | 20 April 2020 | Newport | C S Sumeray |
| 28 November 2025 | 11:00 | Norman LOSEBY | 54 yrs | 7 November 2020 | Newport | C S Sumeray |
Jury Inquests
| Date | Time | Name | Age | Date of Death | Place | Coroner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 December 2025 | 10:30 | Paulette CROOKES | 70 yrs | 8 March 2020 | Newport | C S Sumeray |
Section 9C inquests
Inquests to be concluded in writing pursuant to S.9C of the Coroners Justice Act 2009. These cases will be completed within 21 days of being listed on this website.
| Name | Age | Date of Death | Place of Death | Coroner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazel Mary HOEY | 87 yrs | 13 September 2023 | Newport | C S Sumeray |
| Julie Anne HOLTON | 66 yrs | 6 October 2023 | Newport | C S Sumeray |
| Frederick FOX | 85 yrs | 21 May 2023 | Newport | C S Sumeray |
| Michael Barry CROWE | 87 yrs | 6 October 2023 | Newport | C S Sumeray |
| Robert James WADHAM | 79 yrs | 11 August 2023 | Newport | C S Sumeray |
| Ada LEIGH | 91 yrs | 16 September 2023 | Newport | C S Sumeray |
| Gillian Grace BURNS | 64 yrs | 19 September 2023 | West of Horseshoe Bay | C S Sumeray |
| Joan Lilian GEOGHEGAN | 101 yrs | 17 October 2023 | Newport | C S Sumeray |
| Mark SMITH | 53 yrs | 5 November 2023 | Newport | C S Sumeray |
| Daniel Hugh McGILL | 36 yrs | 6 December 2023 | Newport | C S Sumeray |
| Matthew BARRELL | 54 yrs | 22 June 2023 | Newport | C S Sumeray |
| Alasdair Gareth STEANE | 63 yrs | 23 July 2023 | Newport | C S Sumeray |
| Andrew LANCASTER-MADELEY | 60 yrs | 29 July 2023 | Newport | C S Sumeray |
| Robin John MERRYFIELD | 81 yrs | 28 July 2023 | Newport | C S Sumeray |
| Victor William SHERRATT | 80 yrs | 2 August 2023 | Newport | C S Sumeray |
| Gordon WHEELER | 83 yrs | 22 August 2023 | Newport | C S Sumeray |
| Ian PARKIN | 55 yrs | 31 August 2023 | Southampton | C S Sumeray |
| Robert Ian FORMAN | 70 yrs | 16 August 2023 | Military Road | C S Sumeray |
| Anne SHAW | 95 yrs | 15 September 2023 | Totland Bay | C S Sumeray |
| Georgina Helen WARD | 72yrs | 25 September 2023 | Newport | C S Sumeray |
| Doreen Olive Eugene CAWDELL | 94 yrs | 1 October 2023 | Newport | C S Sumeray |
Treasure inquest dates
We will regularly update the list of latest treasure inquest dates.
However, dates and times can be subject to change at short notice.
| Date | Time | Treasure | Coroner |
|---|---|---|---|