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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
Karl Dieter SCHOMER725th March 2026RD&E Hospital
William WORTH8730th January 2026Mount Gould Hospital
Philip Lee WOODALL5516th May 2026North Devon District Hospital, Barnstaple
Mark Ashley GAMBLES4512th January 2026Plymouth
Debbie Lyn ROWLEY6530th March 2026Plymouth