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His Majesty's Coroner

for Devon, Plymouth and Torbay

Calendar of hearings

Fast track inquests


There are many straightforward and uncontentious cases referred to the Coroner, with no requirement for witnesses to attend. Evidence will be read where witness statements are sufficiently detailed and not disputed.

Fast track inquests will be heard at the Devon Coroner’s Office.

Any inquests listed will be held at the earliest opportunity.

NameAgeDate of deathPlace of death
Elizabeth Anne REED813rd February 2025Sidmouth, Devon
Michael Anthony Spencer KING8219th August 2024Chulmleigh, Devon
James Lloyd HANBURY422nd March 2025Witheridge, Devon
Lindsay Robert Bolden KENDALL7421st July 2024Derriford Hospital
Alan YATES8524th April 2025Derriford Hospital
Dennis BAXTER7613th January 2025Exeter and District Hospice
Kenneth William ROBINSON806th May 2025Plymouth, Devon
Teresa Frances PAISLEY6217th June 2023Torbay Hospital
Roger Alan GUPPY7822nd May 2025Torbay Hospital
Paul Robert REEVES596th February 2025Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital
Kathleen Mary CARTER 9430th March 2025Derriford Hospital Plymouth
Peter Charles ALLSOP7828th March 2025Derriford Hospital, Plymouth