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Death Notice For Minister Kelson Samuel Cox, 95
of Treasure Cove and Formerly of Snug Corner Acklins died on Friday December 29th,2023 He survived by his faithful & loving wife of 68 years: Dorcas Cox; daughters: Deborah Garvey (Joseph), Brendalee Cox, Donnalee (Wesely) Peet, Bridgette Stuart; sons: Kendrick and Carlos Cox; brother: Leo Gardiner; daughter-in-law: Francis Cox; 14 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren, the management and staff of Rock of Ages Funeral Chapel and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date. “God is our Rock and Fortress, in Him Will I trust”
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In Loving Memory John Frederick Waugh
John Frederick Waugh, 89, formerly of Summerside, PEI; Nassau, Bahamas; and Lusaka, Zambia; passed away on December 30, 2023, at the Upper River Valley Hospital, Waterville, NB; attended by family. John was predeceased by both his wives, Claudette in 1994 and Grace in 2008. He is survived by his children: Calvin (Sandra); Ian (Karen); Laura (Tim); Marvin and his grandchildren: Ryan, Tabitha, Carlos, Camilla and Paulo. He is also survived by one brother, Harry (Shirley) and sister-in-law, June. He is predeceased by his brother, Willard; sisters, Georgie (Ralph) and Janet. His family wishes to express their appreciation to the Home Care Staff in Summerside and the staff of both the Prince County and the Upper River Valley Hospitals for the care and support provided. The funeral will be held at the Central Bedeque United Baptist Church, PEI, on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at 2 pm; burial to follow weather permitting. John has requested in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Central Bedeque United Baptist Church Cemetery or to the Canadian Lung Association.
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Funeral Services For and Friends may pay their last respects at “The Acklins Paulette Elva Mae Family Suite” at The Rock of Ages Funeral Chapel on (TODAY) Thursday, January 4th, 2024 from 12:00 noon to 4:00pm and at the church Maycock, 64 from 10:00 am until service time.
of R.E Cooper Estates and formerlly of Ragged Island will be held at Golden Gates World Outreach Ministries, Carmichael Road & Antigua Way on Friday, January 5, 2024 at 11:00a.m. Officiating will be Bishop Trent Davis. Cremation will follow. Left to cherish her memories are the following: Brothers - Antonio Maycock, Corey Maycock (Ayana); Sisters: Sharon Scott (Gregory); Nieces: Lacey Knowles, Deidre Barr, Tyra Forbes, Rebecca Maycock, Naomi Maycock; Nephews: Noah and Aviran Maycock; Grand Niece: Azaria Butler; Uncle: Clement Maycock; Aunts:Maxine Maycock, Mary Jane Moxey; Cousins: Samuel, Henley, Spence, Cyril, Reynold Johnson, Prudence McPhee, Thomas Lockhart, Elsie Lockhart, Melanie, Miriam, Margaret Lockhart, Wanda, Lucinda, Marvin, Sandy, Esther Maycock, Geneva Copeland, Patrick, Beverly, Darlene, Sheena Maycock, Keysha Larosa Suzanne Marche, Ranea Bastian, Daniel, Deidre Moxey, Cyril, Fitzgerald, Henricus Henrier Maycock, Denise, Carla Maycock; Other Relatives and Friends: The Maycocks,Wilsons, Lockharts, Munroes, Curlings, Wallaces, Moxeys, Joffres, Pintards, Bridgewaters, Armbristers, Goulds, Nesbitts, Marilyn Maycock, Kim and Dexter Bodie, The Swabys, National Security Minister Wayne Munroe, Pastor Clement and Debbie Saunders, Gleniston Gardens Neighbors: The Thompsons, Lloyds, Stubbs, Bains, Munroes, and Storrs; The Talbot Street Neighbors: The Dillets, Colebrooke; The Neighbors of Fentondale, Fox Hill: The Whymns, The Mitchells, The Bethels, The Hannas; Special Friends: Rodney Wong, Raquel Thompson-Wright, Crystal Arias, Gloria (Glo), Mrs. Culmer, The Barrs, The Darlings, The Forbes, The Bowes, The Staff of BAIC.
Maria Prince, 93 of Fort Lauderdale, Florida and formerly of Port De Paix, Haiti will be held at Calvary Haitian Baptist Church, West Avenue, Centerville on Sunday, January 7th, 2024 at 2:00pm. Officiating will be Senior Pastor Dr. Henri Cheer-Aime assisted by Pastor Walter Junior Lucien and Other Ministers of The Gospel. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Gardens, Soldier Road. She survived by her Daughters: Jiji Cius, Ciliane Guillaume, Caroline Georges; Sons: Mario Florestal, Jean-René Dieudonné, Evar Joseph, Eve Joseph; Sister: Duvercia Prince; Grandchildren: Magdala, Mackendy, Woudjerry, Yvens, Wilguens Florestal, Rose Kemnie, Jean Yvenide, Nouseline, Manide, Jean Yves Dieudonné, Yvencia Celina, Watson Sebastien, Djino, Jenica Joseph, Jenyfer, Yvenson Joseph, Rewgy Crist, Marsha Laura Étienne, Christal St Preux, McKennï Saint Félix; Niece : Marlène Esterling, Marguerita Prince, MarieMarthe Césaire, Ednie Petit Noel, Gina Boyer, Enise Noel; Nephews: Clefene, Clerveau, Arnold, Exemple Jean- Louis. Blanc Geneus, a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention. Family and Friends may pay their last respects at “The Acklins Suite” at The Rock of Ages Funeral Chapel on Friday, January 5th, 2024 from 12:00 noon to 4:00pm and at the church from 1:00pm until service time
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Funeral Service For Family and Friends may pay their last respects at “The Acklins Kiese Shantell Suite” at The Rock of Ages Funeral Chapel on Friday, January 5th, 2024 from 10:00am to 4:00pm and at the church from Evans, 45 10:00am until service time. Of Washington Street will be held at Pentecostal Church of Faith in God, Bell Road, Montel Heights on Saturday, January 6th, 2024 at 11:00am. Officiating will be Rev. Dean Wells assisted by Minister Damien Burrows. Interment will follow in the Southern Cemetery, Cowpen and Spikenard Roads. She is survived by her Father, Preston Evans Sr.; Mother, Janet Duncombe (deceased) Daughters: Candisha Evans, Kiesha Johnson; Son: Kazinski Johnson, Grand daughter: Allayah, Haylee; Brothers: Rodger Rolle Jr., Mitchell Finely, Preston Evans Jr, Roosevelt Rolle, Shawn Evans Sr, Inspector Jamian Toothe, Troy Evans, Vaughn Evans Sr.; Sisters: Tiawana Collie, Monique McKenzie, Deanna Williams, Renee Evans, Pastor Chereece Evans, Kenya Ephraim, Donnela Evans; Nieces: Jamanique Roberts, Penelope Burnside, Godesha Frazer, Cherya Evans, Shanny Williams, Vaughan, Ashantey Evans; Nephews: Cristen Johnson Jr., Kenneth Andrews Jr., Steven McKenzie, Steven Duncombe, Renaldo Burnside, Vaughn Evans Jr Shawn Evans Jr., Tera, Thank Evans, Tyron Farmington, Tavari Mackey Ronnie, Fredrick Williams; Grand niece’s and Nephew’s: Stephqunie, Stephuna Jr, Stephunae, Tilina, Reginae, Ramon Jr., Monae, Monesha, Romontez, Ronnae, Jamal; Aunts: Virgina Evans, Joycelyn Bastian, Daphne Rolle, Brendalee Donaldson, Mickey Duncombe; Cousin: Tamara, Wendell, Quincy, Dexter, Bradford Jr., Nelson Jr., Jaqan Maewin, Dexter Jr., Dexter Sr., Wendell, Marie, Edith, Portia, Joycelyn, Jackie, Ventura, Terrance, Jerry and Joshua. a host of relatives and friends including: Rodger Rolle, Mr Clark, The Washington Street family, NAD Management and Staff, Coco Plum Family, Williams Family, Turks and Caicos family, King Bar Family, Monique, Foutian of Youth Family Denise and Family Donna, Kayla, Tameka, Sain Bevans, Vandette, Marshead, Kirk, Patt.
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Emerald Williams, 63 Of Finalyson Street will be held at The Rock of Ages Funeral Chapel in “The Acklins Suite” on Satauday, 6th January, 2024 at 10:00am. Officiating will be Rev. Clyde P. Bain. Cremation will Follow.
Left to cherish her memories are her Three Children: Jermaine Sands, Eugenia and Norrain Williams; Grandchildren: Emereshia Strachan and Ashvin Walkes; Sisters: Debbie Williams, Nyoka Brennen, Brenda Miller and Renae Brice; Nephews and Nieces: Kevin Williams, Keyran, Krisoff and Lorenzo, Brennen, Samuel Jr, Sammia, Serranda and Brenden Miller, Clayton Belton, Braun Charlton and Antonique Brice; Brothers-in-law: Samuel Miller, Anthony Brice; a host of relatives and friends including: Leadon, Williams, McKenzie, Bethel, Mackey’s, Miller, Curtis, Mother Sylvia, Strachan, Pratt, Johnson, Saunders, Rolle, Browns, Walkes, Stubbs, Penns, Poitier, Moss, Armbrister, Ferguson, Seymour, Newbold, Deveaux, Farrington, Bastian, Smith, Green, Dorsette, Forbes, Knowles, Colebrook, Musgrove and Gilbert. Family and Friends may pay their last respects at “The Acklins Suite” at The Rock of Ages Funeral Chapel on Friday, January 5th, 2024 from 10:00am to 4:00pm and on Saturday from 9:00am until service time.
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Mr. Jermaine Henley Evans, 48 of Dunmore Avenue, Chippingham, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly of Nicholl’s Town, Andros will be held on Saturday, January 6th, 2024, 10:00 a.m. at Nicholl’s Town Gospel Chapel, Nicholl’s Town, Andros. Officiating will be Senior Pastor Cardinal Woods assisted by Brother Michael Colebrooke and other Ministers of the Gospel. Interment will follow in the Nicholls Town Public Cemetery, Nicholls Town, Andros. He is survived by his parents: Pastor Henson and Tencie Evans; brother: Jamaal “Jay” Evans (Denver, Colorado); sisters: Jovan Albury (Anthony Albury) (Freeport) and Jillian Evans, (Nicholls Town); nephews: D’Angelo Evans Taylor, Ian and Ethan Rose; nieces: Ava and Tatianna Rose and Alisha Albury; aunts and uncles: Caselton and Jacqueline Evans, Stafford, Minister Mildred Nesbitt Evans, Zendall and Evette Evans, Iva Dean, Rosynell Evans, Janet and Simeon Storr, Merlene Evans Brice, Franklin Brown, Neville Dorsette, Calsey Strachan, Withlean O’Brien, Jessie Dorsette, Bernadette and William Pratt and Althea Wallace; granduncle: Rev. John Wilson; grandaunts: Deborah Reid, Muriel Dawkins and Majorie Albury; cousins: Deborah, Darren, Janice, Nela, Quelsia, Gabrielle, Brent, Fernando, Leonardo Evans and family, Lynn, Lloyd and Lavalinco Evans and family, Zachary Evans, Shaesie, Janasi Dean and Brenda Dean and family, Valerie Ferguson and family, Patricia and Margo Dean and family, Vanessa Bowe and family, Brian and Dwight Dean and family, Kenva and Shafton Ferguson and family, Kimberly and Darren Cleare and family, Shervin and Tamara Evans and family, Mervin and Corrine Evans and family, Kevin and Margenata Evans and family, Kelvin and Fredesha Evans, Ian and Nadine Storr and family, Ricardo and Kayla Storr and family, Rashad Storr and family, Firstina, Justina, Patricia, Christina, Shamekia, Melissa, Johnathan Brown, Calsey Jr., Keyshawn, Skye, Aden, Kamera and Cassidy Strachan, Floydira Dorsett and Jermaine Evans, Kayla Dorsette, Alana Johnson, Leon Beasley, Cyril O’Brien, Alexander and Anson Johnson, Carvison, Bilcott, Christina Pratt, Erene Turnquest, Louise Bowe and family, Ricardo and Laverne Wilson, Mary (godmother) and Mervyn Fynes, Helen Tillach, Vanria (adopted mother) and Gustavus Cox, Penal Wilson Woodside, Sheina and Armando Ruebke, Patrice and Patricia Wilson, Jeff Wilson and family, Henry and Tammy Wilson and family, Jane Wilson and family, Linda Oliver and family, Michelle Rahming and family, Lashawn and Shanez Wilson and family, Simon Barr, Michael and Cynthia Colebrooke and family, Zina, Keano, Renaldo and Audrianna Smith, Timothy, Ashwell, Marvin, Georgina, Rhodina, Princess, Eeleanor, Delerese and Dewana Wilson, Dora Evans, Irene and Willard Barr and family, Harcourt and
Majorie Wallace and family, Basil Wallace and family, Erskin and Zera Woods and family, Rev Reginald (Godfather) and Valerie Woods, Johnathan Woods, Maxwell and Portia Woods (Kansas City) and family, Shirlean, Creswell, Shawron, Sherrilyn and Timia Wallace, Dr. Marilyn Wallace-Bain, Clifford and Melvera Woods, Jerome and Judson Henfield, Ken Melvin and Nikia Hendfield and a host of other relatives and friends including: Jeffery Coleby, Manvalla Laing, Gareth Coleby and Airvana Coleby (Goddaughter), Samantha Knowles, Latalia Knowles (Goddaughter), Ryan and Cei Graham, Kesna Hunt, Johnathon Davis (Freeport), Dania Sands (Nassau), Marlyn Lewis and family, Nurse Nelia Dames and family, Ricardo Walkes, Zorena Woods and family, Clara Evans and family, Jeffrey and Rosie Collins and family, Carlise Wallace and family, Florence Bethel (adopted mother), Harcourt Davis, Cheryl and Estella Hunter, Kisha Hunter-Turnquest, Carmen Sturrup and family, Sherell Leadon, Lovan Christie, Perry, Dave, Albertho, Marva, Bruno Miller, Sheila Rolle and family, Monica Evans and family, Tammie Evans, Tina Cooper and Valtio Edgecombe, Mother Cassie Curry and family, Deanne Christie and family, Marjorie Russell and family, Edward and Evelyn Missick, Patricia Minnis and family, Fefe and Andy Munnings, Reginald Dames and family, Lerlean Christie and family, Sylvia, Linda, Carrah, Tamara Russell, Icylma Russell and family, James Russell, Berkley Colebrooke, Dr. Trudy Holder, Tina Riley and Agatha Bowe and family, Dorothy Walkes, and family, Bergie Jones and family, Manvilla Kemp and family, Randy Butler and family, Randa Gaitor, Shaniqua Rolle, Perry and Ingrid Scott and family, Naomi Cumberbatch, Ernestine Forbes, Chyd Denny and family (Miami Gardens), Catherine Clark, Marina Mallis, Marguerita McDonald and family, Malcolm Evans and family, Thomas Evans KC, Pastor Harris Evans, Justice Milton, Derry, Attorney Maise, J. Shannell Evans, Anthony, and Shandy Evans and family, Perky Lightbourne, Keith Treco and family, Deann Conyers, Nicola Stubbs, Marsha, Dan, Elkino Munroe, Glen Riley, Leslie Riley, Vaccaro and Melissa Wilkinson, Gustavus Cox Jr., Karus Fynes and family, Bernique Wilson, Raynado and Shervin Tillach Jr., Romado Tucker, Alexander Rahming Jr., Kylon Newton, Cordeia Munnings, Brenton, Rakeisha, Ricardo and Rickia Wilson, Shanae Butler, Neshan Saunders, Diana Beneby and family, Ivan, and Clara McPhee, Pamela Christie, Stacy Williams, The Allen Family, Donald Dean and Staff (Dean Associates), Bruce Lafleur and Staff (Bruce Lafleur and Associates), The Nicholl’s Town Gospel Family, Renewal Bible Church Family, Whosoever Will Church Family, Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Family, Doctors, Nurses Staff at the Princess Margaret Hospital. Jermaine had so many families and friends, if your name was missed, please know it was not intentional. Viewing will be held in the “Perpetual Suite” at Restview Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium Limited, Solider and Robinson Road on (TODAY) Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and on Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and at the Church in Andros from 4: 00 p.m. and on Saturday from 8:30 a.m. until Service Time.
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Funeral Services For Vanessa Shantell Moss, 58 Retired Trained Clinical Nurse affectionately called “Vanny” Miriam Vernetta Knowles, 83
of Step Street, Fox Hill will be held on Saturday, January 6th, 2024, 10:00 a.m. at Church of God Bernard Road, Fox Hill. Officiating will be Rev. Milton Lightbourne and Pastor Althea Carey assisted by Bishop Daniel Hall. Interment will follow in Fox Hill Cemetery, Fox Hill Road. Loving and cherished memories will forever remain in the hearts of her common law spouse: Sherman Johnson; sons: Jordan, Daniel and Matthew Johnson; daughters: Shernica Johnson, Yvette Arnette and Dera Campbell; adopted daughter: Trekese Marsh; grandchildren: Jaliyah, Serenity, Tyra, Angel, Keyanna; adopted grandchild: Meki Brown; brothers: Edward Moss, Sterling Cooper, Tyrone, Kirk, Denero, Richard and Andrew Moss; sisters: Caramel Clarke, Corleen Edgecombe, Zelma Minnis, Eleanor Cartwright, Wendy Smith, Alicia Brown & Susan Cartwright; in laws: Ricardo Smith, Donna Moss, Silvia Edgecombe, Vernita Wright, Helen, Solomon, Chester and Gail Johnson; numerous nieces & nephews including: Patricia Rolle, Tiffany Bown, Reniesha & Wendeka Watson; other relatives & friends including: Ms. Mavis Johnson & family, Ms. Donna Stubbs & Family, Betty Stubbs & Family, Sheila Fernander & Family, Sonia Brice, Mrs. Shona Davis & Family, Ms. Paula Barnett & Family, Mary Jolly & Family, Ms. Sandra & Family, Coke Memorial Methodist Church Family, Chariots of Fire Church Family, Department of Corrections Bahamas, KFC, Ministry of Education, Nurses & Doctors of Princess Margaret Oncology Department, The Moss, Sargent, & Johnson Families, Step Street and the entire Fox Hill Community and other relatives and friends. Viewing will be held in the Celestial Suite of Restview Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium Limited, Robinson & Soldier Roads on Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and again at the church on Saturday from 8:30 a.m. until service time.
of Aqua Street, Jubilee Gardens will be held on Saturday, January 6th, 2024, 10:00 a.m. at St. George’s Anglican Church. Officiating will be Father Andrew Toppin assisted by other ministers of the clergy. Interment will follow in Western Cemetery, Nassau Street. Left to cherish her memories are her daughters: Alicia (Franklin- Nassau), Bridget (Keith-Florida) and Michelle (Clifton-Freeport); adopted son: Keith Moultrie (New Jersey); adopted daughter: Phillipa Borrows; loving & devoted sisters: Helen Stubbs (Ronald) and Joan Gibson (Michael); one loving brother: Kentley Martin; nieces: Peggy, Pauline, Laverne, Visna, Claudine, Vernette, Sherry, Deloris, Misrelate, Lenease, La’Tanya, Lehisha, Sharon, Debbie, Cornell, Tanya, Desiree, La’Donna, and Daphne; nephews: Philip, Carl, Gary, Paul, Kenneth, Eric, Duke, Linkie, Dwright, Van and Marvin, Timothy and Ross, Hermes and Logan; special friends: Staff of PMH, Freeport Rand Memorial Hospital and Sister Viola Sweeting Butler, Nurses Idell Saunders, Debbie Sands, Enimae Pinder, Ramsey, Woodside, & Clarice Ferguson; special thanks to: Father Andrew Toppin and Parishioners of St George Anglican Perish. Halifax Medical Center (Florida), Hon. Dr. Micheal Darville MP for Tall Pines and other relatives and friends. Viewing will be held in the Celestial Suite of Restview Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium Limited, Robinson & Soldier Roads on Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and again at the church on Saturday from 8:30 a.m. until service time.
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Funeral Services For Donovan Campbell, Tevin Brown, Ross Wilson, Dave Mitchell Virginia Fox, John Anthony Forbes, 57 Lawerence and Carol Brown and Family, Anna Dean and family, Loniece Knowles affectionately called
“John Law” or “Rasta” of Ridgeland Park will be held on Saturday, January 6th, 2024, 11:00 a.m. at Bethlehem Holiness Faith Mission, Strachan Boulevard off Soldier Road. Officiating will be Pastor Dereck Maycock assisted by other ministers of the gospel. Interment will follow in Old Trail Cemetery, Old Trail & Abundant Life Road. He was predeceased by his father: Edward Forbes (three months ago); sister: Sandra Forbes; brother: Gregory Forbes; nephew: Tyrell Forbes; aunt: Veronica Members; Precious memories will forever linger in the hearts of his mother: Sarah Forbes; children: Deltario, T’neil, O’Neil and Jaquan Forbes; grandchildren: Arah Mackey, Phillip Clare Jr.; grandmother: Rev. Roseynell Forbes; seven sisters: Elizabeth Ferguson, Paula Forbes-Brown, Sherreck Forbes-Mondelus, Shantell Hepburn-Fenelus, Rosenell and Shalana Forbes; four brothers: Edward, Prince and Ivan Forbes; nieces: Denricka Williams, Alice and Elysia Ferguson, Thakashna Wright, Ominique Smith, Travan, Darkeshna McPhee, Vantajnaye Hepburn, Livingcia, Princia Forbes, Diashanique Williams, Rainique Mondelus, Anneice Brown and Brianna Fenelus; grandnieces: Judenique Rolle, Denvincia & Denicka Griffin and Robinique Johnson, Marinique, Mia and Ava Smith, Shavante Johnson, Amor Campbell; nephews: Travon, Lashon, Dante, David, Kevin Forbes, Deshawn and Giovanno Wright, Clifford Ferguson, Rashad McPhee, Jayden Hepburn, Salvano Fleurius; grandnephews: Delano Smith, Demetrius Saunders, Ashino Gray and Ray’Von Apollo Wallace; aunts: Winifred Rolle, Ann, Florena and Laverne Forbes, Monique Hutchinson, Catherine Hutchinson; uncles: Cleveland and Steven Forbes, Harcourt Davis, Michael Hunt, Kenneth Members (Dania Florida) and Israel Hepburn (Hollywood Florida); daughter-in-law: Debbie Forbes; nephew-in-law: Mario Smith; brothers-in-law: Shelby Ferguson, Kevin Brown, Nesly Fenelus and Rene’ Mondelus; cousins & other relatives and friends: Relina, Vincent, Haven and Marie, Benaly, Elon, Cecile, Calvin, Ethel, Donna, Perry, Relcina, Leanya, Kyle, Andreka, Kenny, Shonda, Theo, Rochelle, Vado, Brianique, Mitchell, Rhonda, Tina, Portia, Curtis, Janet, Rosetta, Geralene, Christine, Paranell, Cynthia (deceased), Lynette Hutchinson, Hezekiah, Loleitha, Roy, Linda, Yvonne., Donna, Sharanda, Laverne, Antoinette, Shannoil, Anthaneil, Latoya, Kendra, Linda Virgil, Shania, Shalorn, Shanokia, Shanqille, Elon Forbes Jr., Brittany, Steve, Ethel, Jenniemae and Pandora, Tony, Samantha, Keith, Neil, Christopher, Harmelle, Michelle and Cynthia,
and Family, Conville Brown and family, The Bahamas Heart Centre family, The medical staff of PMH Trauma room, Bethlehem Holiness Faith Mission family, The community of Ridgeland Park, The Seymour family, Charles Vincent Street Community and other relatives and friends. May his soul Rest in Peace. Viewing will be held in the Celestial Suite of Restview Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium Limited, Robinson & Soldier Roads on Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and again at the church on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until service time.
Gladstone Boaz Mackey, 78 of Bougainvillea Boulevard, South Beach and formerly off James Cistern, Eleuthera will be held on Saturday, January 6th, 2024, 11:00 am at St. Cecilia’s Roman Catholic Church, Fourth Street the Grove. Officiating will be Fr. Simeon Roberts assisted by other ministers of the clergy. Interment will follow in Ebenezer Cemetery, Shirley Street. Precious memories will forever linger in the hearts of his wife of 54 years: Elizabeth Mackey; son: Quentin Mackey; daughter-in-law: Tala Capron Mackey; granddaughter: Sydney Mackey; brothers: Asa and Lester Mackey; sisters: Hartlyn Roberts, Patsy Musgrove, Shelia Henfield; adopted daughter: Tamara Mackey Mather; sister-in-laws: Ruby Mackey Hutchinson, Phyllis Mackey, Felicia (Rufus) and Leotha Amenshiah Lightfoot; brother-in-law: Allan Henfield and Larence Musgrove; aunt: Louise Major Bosfield; nieces and nephews: Nicole, Michelle & Obioma Roberts, Sharnette, Petrona, Shane Mackey, Marc Mackey, Lester II, Jamela & Indiana Mackey, Yolanda Potts, Larry, Carolyn & Juliette Musgrove, Tommy, Saha & Lawrence Henfield, The church family of St. Cecilia Roman Catholic Church including the Mers Group and Hospitality Ministry. Father Sim Roberts, Deacon Danny, Deacon Peter Jones the Eucharistic Ministry and other relatives and friends. May his soul Rest in Peace. Viewing will be held in the Celestial Suite of Restview Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium Limited, Robinson & Soldier Roads on Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and again at the church on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until service time.
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Funeral Service For Rev. Dr. Waide Hepburn (Governors Harbour, Eleuthera), Pastor Grandville Mrs. Marronette Rosey Russell, 68 and and Daphne Romer from Gary Indiana, Inzulet Bowleg, Franceta Adderley, Joey of #156 Poinciana Drive, Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, January 6th, 2024, 11:00 a.m. at Church of God Temple, Peach Tree Street, Freeport, Grand Bahama. Officiating will be Pastor Rudolph K. Roberts Center assisted by Pastor Wayne Carey. Interment will follow at the Grand Bahama Memorial Park, Frobisher Drive, Freeport, Grand Bahama.
Memories of this beautiful rose will live on in the lives of her husband: Alpheaus Russell; daughters: Dianna Burnside and Bernice (Cochise) Parker; adopted daughter (niece): Lauramae Roberts; sons: Abrich Russell Sr. and Kirklyn (Shefell); adopted son (nephew): Erron Fowler, Mister Andre (Tavia) Lowe; grandsons: Aliandro Russell Sr., Abrich Russell Jr., Deon Russell, Lashando and Lorenzo Burnside and O’Brian Parker; adopted grandson (grandnephew): Archelous Thompson; granddaughter: Lauren and Lanelle Burnside, Abrieh-Dianna and Maronette Russell-Woodside; adopted granddaughters: Tarranique, Tanaya and Javaya Woodside; great grandchildren: Aliandro Russell Jr., Raegan Shepherd and Payton Burnside; brothers: Rev. Rudolph (Enid), Malichai (Katherine), Phillip (Rebecca) and Willard (Medesa), Roberts; sisters-in-law: Yvette, Ruthamae, Wilderlane Roberts, Olive Ambrister, Florina (Bernard) Rolle, Althea Roberts, Deloris Blackburn, Ellamae and Lovely Russell; brothers-in-law: Alfred (Loris), John (Samatha) Russell, Richard Ambrister; nephews: Kevin, Kiko, and Nathaniel Bain, Rev. Rudeco (Shadava), Rhema (Shannon), Rumah (Leanne), Reuel, Rudiel, Kamal, Phillip (Anastasia), Don Jr., Devano, Delano, Erick Jr., Williard Jr., Romel, and Rayondre Roberts, Ednal (Kim) Roberts, Delavon (Richadette) and Kelsey (Shiann) Ambrister, Dwight, Zharvargo (Debbie), Jermaine (Sharanda), Trevor Russell, Bernard (Donette) Rolle Jr., Herman Thompson, Nicholas and Norman-Lee Blackburn; nieces: Professor Zonovia (Dr. Curtis) Proctor, Makoya, Phillipa, Simone, Patrica and Dorenda Roberts, Willica (Randy) Seymour, Antonia Whyms, Kathy Saunders, Natrisha (Andre) Nicholson, Niquel (Julius) Claud, T’netta Ambrister, Pastor McKella (Pastor Derek) Forbes, Quinda (George) Cunningham, Shamine (Chaz) Martin, Natalie (Mckella) Charles, Kadesha Blackburn, Shanara, Lavonia, Johnette and Tatianna Russell, Tamara Jones, Marcia, Meredith and Michelle Thompson; 13 grand nephew; 18 grand nieces; godchildren: Sherlyn Cooper, Alonzo Smith; aunts: Hazel Baillou and Betty Roberts; uncle: Hortio Baillou; first cousin/sister/best friend: Nurse Carnatta Allan; first cousins: 176 and a host of other relatives and friends including: Sonya Graham, June (Liz) Cooper, Rev. Dr. Audley “JJ”
(fishing partner), Keith, Dora, Vivan (Neicy) Campbell ,Members of the Whole Man Christian Center, Members at the Freeport Seventh-day Adventist Church, Pastor Eric and Patrice Clarke, Pastor Peter and Alreen Watson, Pastor Andrew, Karen Burrows, Pritchard family (Abaco), Pinder family, Tamika (Reecie) Cox, Louise Kelly, Jackie McIntosh and the McIntosh family, Zek Lewis and family, Bernard Hanna and family, Micheal Simmons, Gina Gray and family, Eleanor Wilchombe, Harman and Alice Hield, entire East End Community, Anita McIntosh and family, Joyce Hield and family, Calvin Parker and family,Freeport and Lucaya Lions clubs.The Nurses of the ICU at the Rand Memorial Hospital ,Nurse Ashnel Saunders-Missick, Lisa Arthur and family, Jean Pratt and family, Steven and Althea Bain, Christine. Viewing will be held in the “Serenity Suite” at Restview Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium Limited #11-A Coral Road, Freeport, Grand Bahama on Friday, January 5th, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and at the Church on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until service time.
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Mr. Fritzroy Carl Thompson, 64 affectionately called “Lover” of #10 Roubles Lane, Fortune Point, Freeport, Grand Bahama and formerly of Hanna Hill, Eight Mile Rock, Grand Bahama passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 27th, 2023 at Sunrise Medical, Freeport Grand Bahama. He is survived by his loving wife: Tanya; children: Danielle aka “Lisa”, Alexandria, Fritzroy Jr., Shantasia, Carliah aka “Kitty”, Rudolph and Brooklyn; 3 grandchildren: Mekhi, Dustin and Safari; numerous sisters, brothers, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and a host of other relatives and friends. Fritz was a loving husband, dedicated father, skilled entrepreneur and boating enthusiast. He will be remembered for his passion and love for fishing.” Arrangements for the Funeral Service are being finalized and details will be announced at a later date.
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Apostle Dr. Anette Sandra Miller, 63 will be held on Friday, January 5th, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. at Refuge Temple Evangelistic of Churches International, Holmes Rock, Grand Bahama
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Apostle Dr. Anette Sandra Miller, 63 of #2 Tudor Gardens, Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas formerly of New Providence will be held on Saturday, January 6th, 2024, 11:00 a.m. at Central Church of God, Coral Road, Freeport, Grand Bahama. Officiating will be Bishop Daron Sturrup Sr. JP assisted by Apostle Elect Katie Deveaux and Senior Pastor Pandora Sears. Interment will follow at Harbor West Public Cemetery, Bartlett Hill, Eight Mile Rock, Grand Bahama. Precious memories will linger in the hearts of her husband: Alphonso Miller; mother: Eagineat Evelyn Smith; daughters: Minister Andrea Smith, Prophetess Kenva Smith, Beatrice Rolle and Shankea Armbrister; sons: Corey Outten and Olando Miller; sons-in-law: Corey Rolle and Deven Forbes; daughter-in-law: Monica Outten; grandchildren: Drameca Mackey, Carlos Smith, Carlon Cartwright, Brenae Rolle, Paige Rolle, Peyton Rolle, Kimaya Forbes, Eden Outten, Gage Outten, Clinton Charles, Steven Hinzie, Ciara Hinzie, Matthew Armbrister and Tameka Humes; great grandchildren: Raheem Mackey, Reign Mackey, Ryleigh Mackey, Raeghan Mackey, Rahj Mackey and Carlos Smith Jr.; sisters: Patricia Smith, Janice Smith, Julie Smith, Dominique Fernander, Denise Fernander and Sheena McIntosh; brothers: Allen
Smith, Godfrey Fernander and Philip Fernander; adopted sister: Apostle Elect Katie Deveaux; aunt: Diane Fernander; uncles: Sam Smith (Merit Island, Fla.), Bradley Fernander and Brian Fernander, Joseph Farrington, Charles Farrington (New York) and Prophet Michael Coakley; nieces: Karen Smith, Denise Anderson, Sharon Smith, Stacey Goodman, Lavern Butler, Lacata Mesidor, Latrina Russell, Chiquita Russell, Simone Smith, Georgina Armbrister and Alexx Smith; and numerous other nieces; nephews: Shaion Bullard, Jason Russell, Deion Russell, Kevin Smith, Rashad Marshall, Steven Smith, Michael Smith, Andy Smith, Jamal Smith, Allan Smith Jr., Alex Smith and Ayden Smith; and a host of other relatives and friends.; special thanks to: Wound Soldiers Ministries families, Bishop Daron Sturrup and Refuge Temple families, Rev. Dr. Majorie Lafleur and Final Hour Apostolic Ministries, Dr. Paul H. Ward and St. Jude’s Medical Team, Doctors, Nurses and Supporting Staff at the Rand Memorial Hospital, Clarence Hield and Judy Williams (Social Services), Bishop George and Master Prophetess Saveletta Fowler and Final Hour Global Ministries, Evonne Sturrup, Janice Simmons, Naldo Swain, Michael Duncombe, Pastor Peter Evans and Lighthouse International Ministry, Apostle Bernard Walkine and True Vine Deliverance Ministry, Phophet Jayson Strachan and New Life. Viewing will be held in “Celestial Suite” at Restview Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium Limited, 11-A Coral Road, Freeport, Grand Bahama on Friday, January 5th, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and at the Church on Saturday 9:30 a.m. until service time.
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Doctor Bernard Edward Alexander Rolle, 93 of # 1102 N Aldwych Lane, Freeport, Grand Bahama and formerly of Nassau, New Providence and Dominica died at his residence on Thursday, December 28th, 2023 He is survived by his daughter: Doctor Noelynn Rolle Farquharson; son: Bernard “Ted” E. A. Rolle II; grandchildren: Jordan, Peter and Samuel Farquharson, Aaliyah and Liam Rolle; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends Arrangements for the Funeral Service are being finalized and details will be announced at a later date.
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Funeral Service For friends: Randy Davis and family, Kendal Seymour and family, Joel Johnson, Cheryl Mr. Junzes Stuart, 54 Munroe and family and Dawkins family; and a host of other relatives and friends including: Carlos Neely and family, Veronica Cumberbatch and family, Fish Farmers, Davis family, Johnson family, Hunt family, Swain family, Pastor Ishmael Williams affectionately called “Box” and Family, Pastor Preston Knowles and family, Pastor Anthony Williams and family, of Moore’s Island, Abaco, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, January 6th, 2024, 11:00a.m. at Zion Salt and Light Ministries Church, Moore’s Island, Abaco. Officiating will be Bishop Nixon Simms assisted by Pastor Preston Knowles, Pastor Ishmael Williams, Bishop Anthony Williams, Pastor Joann Jones and Pastor Joseth Thompson. Interment will follow at Moore’s Island Public Cemetery, Moore’s Island, Abaco. Junzes Stuart was predeceased by his mother: Loretta Stuart; son: LaPhonso Stuart. Left to cherish his fond memories are his wife: Eldora Stuart; sons: LaTrell Stuart and T’Angelo Albury; father: Neville Stuart; mother-in-law: Bessimae Johnson and Jewelann Bethel; father-inlaw: Rodney Davis Sr. (Netalee Davis); god father: Thomas Hield; god children: Audley Stuart, Lorenzo Stuart Jr., Fabian Hunt, Valene Gaitor, Iresha Cooper, Abigail Stuart; brothers: Novel (Hilda) Stuart, Ellis Sr. (Karen) Stuart, Michael Sr. (Julia) Stuart, Kerrington (Rochelle) Stuart, James (Gayle) Davis and Barry Davis; sisters: Jennifer (Bishop Nixon) Simms, Lindamae Jones, Lorraine (Deon) Nesbitt, Doris (Charles) Rahming; Sr. Ettajean Culmer; brothers-in-law: Desmond (Welma) Davis, Ernie (Leanza) Davis, Rodney Davis Jr. (Anastasia), Rodrick Davis, Elmanso Davis, Roddeno Davis and Tristan Davis; sisters-in-law: Angela Davis, Fearmina (Cletus) Burrows, Donnamae Forbes, Ginger (Jarrod) Cooper, Elma (Jermaine) Davis, Tina (Alex) Duncombe, Christerny (Ashvon) Culmer, Lindsy (Bobby) Baldwin, Deana Davis; aunts: Icelyn Hanna and Olive Mortimer; nieces: Sophia Butler, Kenya Agero, Keva (Joshua) McPhee, Kerstella (Clement) Clarke, Kamilah and Kaylor Simms, Keriann, Tanisha and El’Leeyna Stuart, Julicia, Lauren, Cliffinique, Davlyn, Devonya and Miracle Stuart, Mycalah (Vashane) Brice, Deondra, Lorrinique and Loriann Nesbitt, Charlene and Charmeika Rahming, Karrinique, Shania and Khaliah Stuart, Dashonna Jones, Glennece Culmer, Ramara Rolle, Deidre, De’Asjnae Forbes; Donisha McIntosh, Layla Cooper; Dendrika Penn, Markwella Davis, Gleniesha and Aaiyah Duncombe, Davantee Tate, Ava Davis and Tamya Powell; nephews: Ellis Jr., Michael Jr., Rashard (Tameka) Stuart, Malikie Stuart, Deon Jr., Dashawn and Deondre Nesbitt, Charles Jr., Delshon (Melonie) Jones, Dayshon Jones, Kristoff and Kieron Davis, Alexio Culmer and Raymond Rolle Jr., Arthur Jr., Denzil Forbes, Mackeo Davis, Rodario and Aiden Davis and Gregory Agero; cousins: Dudley (Dasimae) Stuart, Pheva and Nicholas Roberts, Edmond (Marsha) Stuart, Ivan Stuart Jr., Kelsie Knowles, Francina Hield, Eulah Greene, Alvin Swain, Roland (Elizabeth) Stuart, Mashanty, Yvonne and Simeon Stuart, Johnathan (Veronica) Stuart, Osborne (Unethra), Stanley, Bradley (Novie) Stuart, Keith (Ethlyn), Burselle (Verna) Stuart, Sherman (Monique), Kevin, Terry, Oswald (Kendra), Wenzel, Mario and Ralph Stuart, Joanna and Antwann Rolle, Shadrack (Lloyann) Stuart, and Hildarene Smith, and Teargo Davis; special
Pastor Janice Jones and family, Pastor Josette Thompson and family, Alvin Laing and family, Stuart family, Zion Salt and Light family, St. Matthew Baptist Church family, Greater Bethel family, Soul Seeking family, Grace Communion Church family and the Entire Moore’s Island Communities. Viewing will be held at Zion Salt and Light Ministries, Moore’s Island, Abaco on Friday, January 5th, 2024 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. at the Church until Service time.
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Mollie Joyce Fowler, 93 of Queen’s Highway, San Andros, North Andros and formerly of Staniard Creek, Andros died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Thursday, December 28th, 2023. She is survived by her sons: Wenly Fowler, Garth Fowler & Charles Fowler; daughters: Annamae Dorsett, Dr. Berthamae Walker, Marsha Fowler, Dr. Christine Williams & Chantel Fowler and a host of other relatives and friends. Arrangements for the funeral service are being finalized and details will be announced at a future date.
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Mr. Clarence Poitier, 68 of #9 Ascension Drive, Freeport, Grand Bahama and formerly of Cooper’s Town, Abaco died at the Marsh Harbour Clinic, Marsh Harbour, Abaco on Friday, December 29th, 2023. He is survived by his wife: Blondell Poitier; sisters: Queenie Cooper, Evelyn Poitier and Mitchlean Poitier; brothers: Charles, Wilbert, Floyd and Sidney Poitier; numerous: nieces, nephews and a host of other Relatives and Friends. Arrangements for the Funeral Service are being finalized and details will be announced at a later date.
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the Rolle, Bethel, Stuart, Bastian, Longley, Bain, Bannister and Minus families; the Hinsey Family of Love Hill; the extended community of Fresh Creek, Andros; the Parish Congregation of All Saints’ and St. David’s Anglican Church, and the entire communities of Mangrove Cay and South Andros, The Family is also grateful for the generous care provided by, Doctors Susan Lockhart, Michelle Woods, Alvadale Collie, Forestall Dorsette, Sheena Wallace, and the emergency room staff at Doctors Hospital.
of Avocado Gardens off Carmichael Road and formerly of Lisbon Creek, Andros, who died at Doctors Hospital on Friday, 29th December, 2023, will be held at Christ the King Anglican Church, Ridgeland Relatives and friends may pay their respects at Grace Funeral Park West on Saturday, Home, #36 Rosetta Street on Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 6th January, 2024 at 10:00 and Saturday at the Church from 9:00 a.m. until service time. a.m. The Right Reverend Laish Boyd assisted by Archdeacon Dwight Rolle, Archdeacon Stephen Davies, Archdeacon Death Notice For Kingsley Knowles, Father Cameron Saunders, Father Andrew Toppin and Father Roderick Bain will officiate. Interment will follow in Woodlawn of #5 Alouise Lane, Sea Beach Memorial Gardens, Soldier Road. Estates, died on Tuesday, December 19th, 2023. Cherished memories are held by his sons (and their spouses): James (Ernestine), Freddie (Keva), Anthony (Icelyn), Norris She was predeceased by her parents: (Gina), David (Dianna), John Andrew (Nicola), Randy Bishop Hartman Rolle Sr. and (Suzanne) and Richard (Latasha); surviving sisters (and their Thelma Rolle; and one (1) brother: families): Hilda Miller, Ethlyn Cox and Jeanetta (Evrette) Moss; Glenroy Rolle. grandchildren: Javon (Asteen), Jameson, Jameica (Johnnie) Pierre, Jevase, Jermaine, Fredrica (Avardo) Sweeting, Freddie She is survived by her husband: Jr., Edward, Ainelle, Anthonique (Kenneth) Ferguson, Roselyn Arlington Cox Sr.; two (2) sons: (Kenaz) Bonaby, Ashley Rolle, Chakara (Toriano) Placide, Norissa Arlington Cox Jr. and Arlton Cox; (Raphael) Morris, Willdino, Willshire, David Jr., Joshua, Rachel, two (2) daughters: Arliah Cox and Javan and Ebony; 16 great-grandchildren; pre-deceased siblings Tyra Adderley-Cox; four (4) brothers: Everette, Jeffrey, Dwayne (and their families): Mable Johnson, Salome Pennerman, Naomi and Hartman Rolle Jr.; three (3) sisters: Patrinella, Bernadette and McPhee, Orthel Rolle, Merthan Rolle, John Rolle, Alfred Rolle Euricka Rolle; two (2) sisters-in-law: Julie Adderley-McIntosh and and Alphonso Rolle; brothers and sisters-in-law including: Rev. Yvonne Rolle; one (1) uncle; numerous aunts, nieces, nephews Moses Pennerman, Rev. James Taylor, Arlington Taylor, Samuel and cousins; and a host of other relatives and friends including: Taylor, Deacon Theophilus Rolle, Ruth Taylor, Lillian McKenzie Kathleen Mae Parker, The Pembroke Ferguson and William Rolle and Loretta Taylor; numerous nieces and nephews; his caregiver: Family, The Charlton Family, The McCartney Family and The Mary Louidor; other family, friends and relatives including: Kingdom Life Ministry Family. Mable Bastian, Sybeline Woodside, Priscilla Dean, Nesline Rolle, Herbert Stuart, Rev. Catherine Nairn; the Hall Family of Ragged Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date. Island Street: Stephen, Jackie, John, Maurice; from Lisbon Creek,
Jennifer Yvonne Rolle-Cox, 61
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Funeral Service For Deacon Mary Una Idell Reckley, 97 of Saunders Acres and formerly of Garden Hills Estate #2, who died at her daughter’s residence on Saturday, 23rd December, 2023, will be held at St. John’s Native Baptist Church, Meeting Street on Saturday, 6th January, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. Bishop Carrington S. Pinder assisted by Rev. Dr. Sabrina I. Pinder and Rev. Dr. Richard Hanna will officiate. Interment will follow in Ebenezer Methodist Church Cemetery, Shirley Street. She was predeceased by her husband: Mervyn Reckley and son: Pemmie Reckley; Left to cherish her memories, but to celebrate the life of this Christian Woman Extraordinaire are her children: Michael, Bertram and Raymond Reckley; MelverneFox, Charmaine Bethel, Marilyn Sands, and Deborah Coakley; in-laws: Erica and Monique Reckley; Stephen Bethel; granddaughters: Marva Brice, Lakeisha (Thomas) Sands, Michelle, Erica-Antoinette, Journia, Jordana and Rayna Reckley, Danielle (Charles) Moss, Marcia Pratt-Brown, Tamanika Munroe; grand sons: Michael Jr. (Aliya), Johann (Monica), Anthony, Ryan and Michael Young Reckley, Chamal (Tiana) Bethel, Jerron and Nathan Bain, Deonta Coakley; great-grandchildren: Harmony and Noel Sands; William, Madison, Morghan, Malayna, Mikhail and Maxwell Reckley;Franklyn, Jasmyn (Jalyn) and Antonio Brice; Mayah, Adrianand Ethan Bain; brother: Henry (Shirley) Saunders; nieces and nephews: Reverend Richard and Joy Hanna and Family, Terrance and Kelly Hanna and Family, Reverend Johnny and Ruthie Hanna and Family, Debbie Hanna and Family, Andrea and Eugene Adderley, Herman and Cheryl Russell and Family, Sloan Knowles, Galen, Christian and Niles Saundersand Family, Vanria Barnette and Family, Lovely, Lisa and Herbert Johnson, Family of the Late Leon Reckley, Family of the Late Cheryl Stubbs, Alexander and Jacqueline Reckley and Family, Susiemae Longley and Family, Shanalee Sands and Family (Abaco), Mary Reckley Whylly (Marsh Harbour, Abaco); caregivers: Idell Wells, Veronica Jones, Sherilyn MillerBethel, Thomasina Wilson; godchildren: Sahaila Walters, Vernon Johnson, Sandra Sherman; other relatives and friends: Bishop Carrington and Rev. Dr. Sabrina Pinder and Family, Avon, Dario and Darriel Wood, Victoria Demeritte and Family, Vernita Saunders and Family, Family of the Late Maria Johnson, Joycelyn Finlayson and Family, Dr. Sabriquet Pinder-Butler and Family, The Lightbourne Family, The Ingraham Family, Arnette Chisholm and Family, Family of the late Catherine Iphill, Family of the late Charles Saunders, Family of late Sylvia Nairn, LashanSmith and Family, Mavis Vanderpool and Family Roosevelt Bain and Family, Anthony Morris and Family, Vanwright Dean and Family, Jason Mackey and Family, Hedda Armbrister and Family, Rev. Roston Smith and Family, Annette Farquharson and Family, Joyann Bethel (Orlando), Nanette Bain and Family (Bimini), Charlene Smith, Sheldon and Troy Knowles and
Family, Christopher Wright and Family, Addington Godet and Family, Arsenio Hopkins, Glen Williams and Family, HenryThurston and Family, Ricardo Evans and Family, Joy Rollinsand Family, Carmen Ingram and Family, Valerie Basden & family, Reverend Andrew and Sherry Pinder and Family, Fredrick and Patricia Mackey and Family, Thomas and Paula Sands and Family, Harry Hart and Family, Dion and Tessa Johnson and Family, Patricia Lewis and Family, The Belle Family (Eleuthera), St. Marks Baptist Church Family, Sr. Pastor Allen Strachan and Balm of Gilead International Ministries Family, Holy Family Roman Catholic Church Family, St. Agnes Church Family, Golden Gates World Outreach Ministries Family, East Street Gospel Chapel family, Department of Environmental Health Services, Credit Suisse Nassau Branch, Your Essential Store, Neighbors of Saunders Acres, Sunlight Cottage and Lifebuoy Street Family, Mario Bowleg, MP, The Garden Hill Estates No. 2 Family, Neighbors of Garden Hills especially O.J, Ronald Bethel, Carla, Travis, Family of the late Fersena Burrows, Eddie and Family, Ed and Bevie Curling and Family, Zanadette Dean and Family, Family of the late Jackie Kemp, John Brown and Family, Alice Johnson and Family, Chadston and Lucy Cooper, David Moxey and Family, Ida Bain and Family, Solomon Mines Family, Solomon Brothers Family, Bahamas Wholesale Agency, Lenore Scott and Family, Minister Yvonne Clarke, Sister Eleanor Smith and Sister Natalie Morley, Isadora Blyden and Family, Dr. Chrispen Gomez, Louise Moss and Family, and others too numerous to mention. Relatives and friends may pay their respects at Grace Funeral Home, #36 Rosetta Street on Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and on Saturday at the Church from 9:00 a.m. until service time.
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Marilyn Williams Gay, 43 of West Bay Street, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Tuesday, 2nd January, 2024. She is survived by her husband: Lincoln Gay; two (2) children: Maya and Lincoln Gay Jr.; father-in-law: Lloyd Gay; adopted mother: Brenda McFall; mother-in-law: Pastor Adell Huyler-Gay; five (5) sisters: Shenique Fernander, Georgiemae Williams, Melinda Deveaux, Wandera Williams, Gwendolyn Ferguson, Deandra Lewis; three (3) brothers: Sammy, Raymond and Remorn McFall; two (2) sisters-in-law: Lakeisha Huyler and Joyann Gay (of Florida); brothers-in-law: Sean Gay and Jermaine Fritz; numerous uncles including: Hon. Dr. Norman (Tanya) Gay and Sammy Gay; numerous aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins and extended families. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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Mr. Ensiegno Petit-Charles, 71
Mr. Joseph Tony Major, 76
Service will be held at Queen of Peace Roman Catholic Church, Faith Avenue, New Providence, Bahamas on Saturday, 6th January, 2024 at 1:00pm. Officiating will be Fr. Wid Andy Beniste, S.M.M. Internment will follow in the Southern Cemetery, Cowpen and Spikenard Roads.
of Palm Beach Street, New Providence, Bahamas died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Saturday, 23rd December, 2023.
He is survived by his wife: Shirley Mae Clarke Major; daughters: Nakieria and Quina Major; sons: Areo and Delano Left to cherish his fond memories are his wife: Silvanette Major; brothers: Finley Major Jr., Leroy and Anthony Major; Petit-Charles; children: Adelyn, Monique, Sickney, Anselet, sisters: Audrey Major, Flora Woodside, Juan Barry and Sonia Annette, Nelta and Nelson Petit-Charles; father: Bethel Petit- Major and other relatives and friends. Charles; brother: Bethelo Petit-Charles; sisters: Veronique, Jeta, Vyej and Degrace Petit-Charles; grandchildren: Junior, Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date. Monika, Kedysha, Alysha, Shantira, Janika, Janeisha, Kenny, Kendre, Carlos and Izlanda; cousins: Nanna, Benneth, Lucy, Barry, Rosemetha, Dina, Maricia, Solanda; numerous other relatives and friends including: The Joseph Family, Dorsette Family, the entire Golden Gates Family and the entire Bush Life Crew and other relatives and friends. Viewing will be held at Heritage Memorial Mortuary, Wulff Road and Pinedale (Rock of Ages Building The Entrance Opposite The Esso Service Station) on Friday, 5th January, 2024 from 10:00am until 5:00pm and at the Church from 12:00pm until service time.
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Funeral Service For & Family, Craig Armstrong, Tony Rolle & Family, Kirklyn, Dave, LeCeitus Charles Forbes, 84 Vera, William, The Driggs Hill Community, Rev. Stanley Forbes (Driggs Hill, Andros), Andre & Lorraine Rahming, Oswald affectionately called “Pepsi” Hanna & Family, Laverne Rolle, Esther Taylor, Murdine Smith a resident of Carter’s Close, Yamacraw Beach Estates and formerly of Driggs Hill, South Andros will be held at The Anglican Church of The Epiphany, Prince Charles Drive, New Providence, The Bahamas on Friday, January 5th, 2024 at 11:00a.m. Officiating will be Rev’d. Canon Atma Budhu (Rector, The Anglican Church of the Epiphany) assisted by other ministers of the Gospel. Interment will follow in Ebenezer Methodist Cemetery, Shirley Street, New Providence, The Bahamas. Memories of LeCeitus will forever remain in the hearts and minds of his wife of 41 years: Paulette Terri Forbes; sons: Cordrington, LaSean and L’Shabazz Forbes; daughters: Lisa & LaShena Forbes; grandchildren: Andrew, Cordrington Jr., Carrington & Cayden Forbes, Landon Simms & L’Shabazz Jr., Lanna & Leigha Forbes; daughters-in-law: Heather & Krystal Forbes; sisters: Gwendolyn “Queenie” Rolle, Mayronnie Pinder, Iona Sweeting, Sylvia Phillip (of The Bluff, Andros); brothers: Lewitt & Victor Forbes; adopted brothers: Aaron & Desmond Carey; aunts: Carolyn Dawson (Miami, FL) & Sylvia Mackey; brothers-in-law: John Rolle & Anthony Sweeting; sisters-in-law: Rosita Williams, Vernice & Dianne Forbes; nephews: Keino, Kareem (Annis) & Keith (Annicia) Jones, Claude (Claudell) Farrington, A.S.P. 2889 Krishna Campbell, Rollie, Cassius & Shannon Rolle, Gerald Rahming, Lewitt Jr., Jerome, Christof & Dennis Forbes; nieces: Lestine & Helen Rolle, Dominique, Jennifer & Anishka Rahming, Bridgette Lloyd, Tiffany Adderley, Darnell Higgs, Beverley Moss & Francine Rolle, Leolie, Nathalie & Shacanta Forbes, Lakeisha Bastian, K’Shaun Stubbs & Tanya Penn; other relatives & friends including: The Rt. Hon. Philip “Brave“ Davis & Family, K. C., The Rt. Hon. Perry Gladstone Christie & Family Hon. JoBeth Coleby-Davis & Family, Pastor Kellin Russell & Family, Vernal Sands, Leonard Brozozog & Family, Joseph Moxey & Family, Delvon & Judy Miller, Athama Bowe, Angela Tynes & Family, Evangeline Lightbourne & Family, Wellington & Patrice Chea & Family, Ingrid Kerr, Camille & Dennis Miller, Stephanie Armbrister & Family, Jackie & Sherry Adderley & Family, Michelle McKenzie & Family, Anthony Bartlette & Family, Colin & Shawn Newton & Family, Ortland H. Bodie Jr., Sylvia Bodie-Mitchell & Family, Kirkland “K.B.” Bodie, Clarice & Frank Ellis, Michelle, Adrian, Gordette & Owen Farrington, Kevin & Sharon Ferguson
(Freeport), Marjorie Adderley, Vestra, Zendal & Tyrone Forbes, Janet Simmons, Vernal Rolle, Kendal Johnson, Mervin Fynes, Janet Peterson, Vincent Rahming & Family, Stephanie Cleare & Family, Alexandria Allens, Marilyn Munroe & Family, Marva Williams, Frankera Stuart & Family, Dr.S harmine Butler and Dr. Theo Ferguson, Shabethany Sawyer, The Bahamas Bureau of Standards & Quality Family, The Pratt Family, The Broadcasting Corporation of The Bahamas (ZNS) Family Especially Sean Adderley, Kayla Smith-Nixon, Eleanor McCoy, Astrid Algreen, Jan Thurston, Garnell Dames, Gina Bethell, Joette Penn, Margaret McKay, Min. Shereice Ferguson & Theresa Colebrooke, Lavone Rahming and family, Prime Time Lounge & Restaurant Family, Seagrapes Liquor Store Family, Temple Christian Family, Rev’d. Canon Atma Budhu & The Anglican Church of Epiphany Family and numerous other relatives and friends. Viewing will be held at St. Ambrose Funeral Home, #34 Arundel Street, New Providence, The Bahamas on (TODAY) Thursday, 4th January, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. and at the church on Friday, 5th January, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. until service time.
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Dieusuel “JIMMY” Milfort, 85 affectionately called
“Busdriver JIMMY” a resident of Ridgeland Park West died on Tuesday, December 12th, 2023 at the Princess Margaret Hospital. He is survived by Mary Neely; children: Sharran Milfort (Aniska) and Shantell Neilly; step children: Sherrell Neilly Hamilton (Trevor), Serena Neely and Kevano Musgrove; grandchildren: Glenroy William & Michael Carey, Clarenisha & Tahj Neilly, Antonio Bowe, Tanackia, Keyannah, Trevor Jr, Malachi and Madisson and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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Cleon Ivan Bethel, 24 a resident of #43 Bayview Court South Bahamia, Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas will be held at 10:00a.m. on Saturday, 6th January, 2024 at Jubilee Cathedral, Cathedral Boulevard, Freeport, Grand Bahama. Officiating will be Pastor Laquez Williams. Interment will follow at The Grand Bahama Memorial Park. He was predeceased by his father: Ivan Bethel; brothers: Corrie Ewing and Mark Bethel.
a resident of #162 Chub Lane, Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas will be held at 10:00 a.m. (TODAY) at Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church. Officiating will be Fr. David Cooper. Cremation will follow. He was predeceased by his father: Feasel Armbrister Sr. Left to cherish his fond memories are his mother: Andrea Armbrister; siblings: Felicia Armbrister, Catherine Armbrister-Staggs; brotherin-law: Edward Staggs III; nephew and nieces: Eddie Staggs, Alana Martin, Chelina Staggs; uncles: Bradley and Basil Armbrister, Peter, David and Clement Maynard, Julian Maynard; aunts: Dolly and Charlene Armbrister, Allyson Maynard-Gibson, Tonia Maynard, Heather Maynard; numerous cousins including: Oscar, Samuel and Michael Pinder, Patricia Pinder-Gibson, Ruby Ann and Kim Pinder, Karon Pinder-Johnson, Pamela Douglas, Joyanne Martin, Timothy Lewis, Barry Lewis, Trevor Watson, Christopher Lewis, Mark Lewis, Tyree Bowe, Elijah (Wongy) Bowe, Tanya Bowe-Wildgoose, Tracy Armbrister, Charles Armbrister, Ava Stapelton, Bradley Armbrister Jr., Bianca Armbrister, Kyri Armbrister, Basil Armbrister Jr., Enrique Armbrister, Stephan Armbrister, Desmond and Jason Maynard, Dorian Maynard, Tatyana Maynard, Zoe and Demetra Gibson, Pari Ssima, Ameila and Mary Maynard; numerous relatives and friends especially: Earl Inniss Jr., Peter Saunders, Stanley Simmons, Rodger Smith, Mr. Robertson, Leo Gardner and the Animal World Crew.
Cleon will be missed and his memories will be cherished by his mother: Paulette Bethel; brothers: Craig and Casey Ewing & Dr. Kevin (Lawna) Bethel; adopted brother: Deon Pratt; grandfather: Reuben (Bettymae) Turnquest; aunts: Jessica Turnquest, Donna McDonald, Carol Burton, Jennymae Walker & Vernette (Sean) Lynes; uncles: Ricardo (Prenell) and Allen Rolle, Shawn (Karah) and Andy (Denise) Turnquest, Winston Bethel & Ghassan (Laura) Haddad; niece: Lillie Bethel; nephew: Noah Bethel; godparents: Kirk (Diana) Bowe, Clarence Russell, Debbie Simmons, Lisa (Holland) Darville, Heather Strachan, Anita (Pete) Armbrister, Yvette Gibson, Estelle Gray-Evans & Rowena Cambridge; cousins: Curan, Cerio, Kinard & Keric Rolle, Shawn Jr., Kyle, Logan, Lauryn, Andy Jr., Deneko, Denecia & Devontae Turnquest, Big and Lil Kevin & Kilo Taylor, Shorn Storr, Georgette Douglas, Sherma, Shervin & Elijah McDonald, Tajoure & Geovano Russell, Corrie Sands, Kaylin Joffre, Bradley (Carol), Brent (Carole), Jeremy & Dean Bethel, Calae (Steve) Runge & Kristen (Mike) Borchetta, Ronnie Bullard & Vernisha Knowles; godbrothers/godsisters: Tareco (wife) Johnson, Leroy Simmons II, Acacia Strachan, Jontelle (Emil) Gibson; a host of other relatives and friends including: Atayla Pinder, Gay Miller, Kermit Walker, Valentino Strachan, Princess, Michelle Reckley, James and Jayden Wildgoose, Bishop Godfrey, Pastor Laquez Chantell & GJ Williams, JJ, Calvin, Jerome, Angelo, Rick and Tashenna Pinder, Kyra Marche, Charles “CJ” Bethel, His Nurses & Doctors, The Staff of Playtime Sports, The Staff of LC’s and many others. There will be NO PUBLIC VIEWING.
Relatives and friends may pay their respects at the church Relatives and friends may sign the book of condolence at the church TODAY from 9:00 a.m. until service time. on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until service time.
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Funeral Service For Arlington David King, 74 a resident of Hillside Estates, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly of Hard Hill, Acklins will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, 6th January, 2024 at Bible Truth Ministries, Martin’s Close. Officiating will be Pastor Ellison Greenslade assisted by Bishop Mark D. Knowles. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Gardens, Soldier Road, New Providence. Predeceased by his mother: Joanna Edward-King; father: Samuel King; sister: Sarah Murphy: brother: Otis Charles King; ex-wives: Ruth & Marion King.
friends including: Grace Strachan & Family, Doris Bridgewater & Family, Kelly King & Family, Yvonne Moss, Mabel Hanna, Jennifer Prescott, Rev. Roslyn Astwood, Ann Hooper & Family, Ann Byrd & Family, Wendy Griffin of New Jersey, Marion Johnson of Philadelphia, the entire Community of Hillside Estates, Nick Shepherd & Family, Aggie, Bishop Stanley and Irene Ferguson and the entire Church of New Free Community Holiness Cathedral Church, Bishop Gregory Collie, The Acklins Community, The Brennen & The Bowes and The East Street Community, the entire Collie Family, Yvette Harper & Family, Terrence Storr & Family, Bridgette Walkine & Family, Valerie Lynes & Family, The Members of Kiwanis Club of Elite Young Professionals, Nurse Alleyne King, Dr. Laroda, Dr. Moss, Nurse Keron, Bishop Mark D. Knowles & The Entire Church of Deliverance Tabernacle, Laverne Lowe, Ervin Wilson, Gary Kelly, The Entire Staff at Sip Sip Atlantis, Iffie Kemp and Sisters, Lydia Rolle; special friends: Gary Bethel, Eugene Iphill, Basil and Harry.
Relatives and friends may pay their respects at Cedar Crest Left to cherish his memories are his wife: Zemma Maxwell- Funeral Home & Crematorium Limited, Robinson and Baillou King; daughter: Joanna King; son: Arlington King Jr.; sister: Hill Roads on Friday from 12:00 noon until 5:00 p.m. and at the Lovenia King; stepdaughter: Jamila Carroll; daughter-in- church on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until service time. law: Alicia King; son-in-law: Dexter Carroll; brothers-in-law: Jeffrey, Willie J., & Forrest E. Maxwell; sisters-in-aw: Lilly King, Death Notice For Pauline Travis, Margaret & Cheryl Maxwell; grandchildren: Jakai King, Abraham King, Joshua King; nieces: Lisa Anderson, Lauriel Colebrooke, Louise Gibson, Christine Rolle, Indira & Jasmine Sands, Breanna Stevenson, Oria Murphy, Anastacier a resident of 112 Graham Avenue, Rolle, Gershia, Malika, Maneshia, Makayla, Claudia, Robin, Yellow Elder Gardens, New Kesa, Vanessa King, Vinesha Sears, Sirneka Stuart, Eunice John; Providence, Bahamas, died at the nephews: Steve Murphy, Wendell, Garth, Garreth, Patrick Sr. & Jr Princess Margaret Hospital on Friday, King, Terry, Immuel, Ramoan, Rashad, Raquian Gibson, Cordero, December 29th, 2023. Desmond, Nicklas, Comacy King; cousins: Bishop Brice & Advara Thompson, Winston, Dwayne and Woodley Thompson, She is survived by her brothers: Ruben Berkley, Giles, Ryan and Kino Williamson, Arris Ferguson of & Gary Johnson; sisters: Audrey & Philadelphia, Dr. Jane Styles, Retura Ferguson, Elder Bursil, Elvis Hazel Johnson, Stephanie Bain, Helena and Michael Anderson, Catherine, Anthon, Dwayne, Shelly and Miller, Mizpah Strapp, Christina Charles Williamson, Victoria, Meckel and Delmar Taylor, Dr. Culmer; numerous nieces, nephews Delerese, Don, Daffie, Vallie, Anthony, Keith, Tannie, and Jerry and a host of other relatives and Lloyd, Gwendolyn Hanna, Isaac, Godffrie and Terry Collie, friends too numerous to mention. Ronald, Jamaal and Ronette Collie, Olga Collie, Sherman Steven, Kathlean Bain; godbrother: Alvin Collie; godsisters: Dianna Funeral arrangements are being finalized and will be announced Collie & Rosemarie Rigby; and a host of other relatives and at a later date.
Valeria Diana Thompson, 78
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Christabel Ida Walkine Griffin, 79 a resident of Bougainvillea Blvd., South Beach Estates, New Providence, Bahamas, died at her residence on Wednesday, December 27th, 2023. She is survived by her son: Shawn Griffin; daughters: Ann, Elaine, Laurinda Griffin, and Paulene Bain; sister: Ima Thomson; 17 grandchildren & 9 great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention. Funeral arrangements are being finalized and will be announced at a later date.
Delores Cassandra Styles, 84 of South Beach Estates who died on Monday, December 25th, 2023, will be held on Saturday, January 6th, 2024, 10:00 a.m. at Abundant Life Bible Church, Abundant Life Road. Officiating will be Pastor Cranston Knowles assisted by Pastor Gil Maycock and Pastor David Cartwright. Interment will follow in Old Trail Cemetery, Abundant Life Road. She is survived by her husband: Neville Styles; children: Devane (Chicken) Evans, Neville (Adrian) Styles, Simone Clarke, Racquel Chea; siblings: Rosamond Kemp, Janet Dorsett, Irene, Shirlene, David, Lindsey, Anthony, and Richard Shepherd; grandchildren: Donica (Resa) Dean, Natasha Gardiner, Shacara, Shannon and Adrian Jr. (AJ) Styles, Llando and Llanzita Chea, Cordell and Ivory Clarke; great-grandchildren: Caden and Joshua Francois, Karinthia Dean, Shyla Evans, Julia Mitchell, Chassidy Moss, Shiloh Thurston, Simeon Jr. (Sim J) and Natalie Gardiner; brothers–in-law: Cecil Dorsett, Franklin Kemp; sisters-in-law: Shelly and Patricia Shepherd; son-in-law: Adrian Chea; daughter-in-law: Eleanor Evans; nephews: Virgil, Demetrius, Romain, Elbert, Anthony, Theron, Desiline, Jermaine, Jonn, Jerome, Richard Jr., Rashad, Vanburg, Devon, Ivan, and Anton Shepherd, Trevor, Christopher, Richard, Robert and Kevin Dorsett, Clinton Kemp, Lawrence, Gregory, Kevin and Ethelbert Harrison, Eureston, Valentine, Prince and Lopez Huyler, Charles Major Jr., Tyrone Woods, Charles Brathwaite; nieces: Raquel Smith, Anissa Shepherd, Leonette Kemp, Antoinette Dorsett, Lucinda Wilson, Dorothea Thompson, Sharon Lewis, Theodoris Huyler, Jacqueline Reckley, Sabrina Ramsey, Claudette Beal, Andray Charlow, Patricia Johnson, Arodeanna Stubbs, Yara Swain, Michelle McKenzie, Sibrion Johnson, Cutell Burrows, Kimberlena Gardiner, Ecarina Zepherin; grandnephews: Ryan, Pharaoh, Tyquannie, Romain, Benoit, Fidel, Delano, Jeremiah, Joshua, Nishawn, Jamal, Don and Evan Shepherd, Cameron Kemp, Shumel and Norman Dames, Hiawatha Turnquest, Christopher Dorsett; grandnieces: Meagan, Tyanne, Rasheeda, Shontee, Lashonda, Iesha, and Erica Shepherd, Ebony Bari, Ella Dorsett and other family members and friends too numerous to mention, especially her Abundant Life family. Friends may pay their last respects at East Sunrise Mortuary, #183 Baillou Hill Road & Cordeaux Avenue from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Friday and again at the church from 9:00 a.m. to service time on Saturday. Please visit our website: www.eastsunrisemortuary.com to share your memories and condolences with family and friends. #183 Baillou Hill Road & Cordeaux Avenue, P.O. Box CB-12248, Nassau, Bahamas Telephone: (242) 323-EAST (3278), 326-4209 | Email: eastsunrise@batelnet.bs
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Final Rites and Burial For Mr. Prince Albert Munnings, 82
a resident of North Mastic Point, Andros, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, January 6th, 2024, 11:00am at Living Water Church of God, North Mastic Point. Officiating will be Bishop Wilbert Rolle assisted by Pastor Warren Miller. Interment will follow at the Amelia View Cemetery, North Mastic Point, Andros. Left to cherish his beautiful memories are his lovely wife of nine years: Pauline Munnings; children: Glen, Avery (Valarie) Munnings, Kent (Angela) Munnings, Garrison (Victoria) Munnings, Albert (Makell) Munnings Jr., Bond (Christine) Munnings, Jamal, Azhari, Barrett (deceased), Brynd, Andy, Tylean and Kevin Munnings, Shelly Wright; adopted children: Damien Holbert and Shandika Holbert Walkes; grandchildren: Devon and Mia, Bianca, Alberto, Vernell, Albert III, Antonie, Kentroy Jr., Santinee, Keyera and Kason, Bond Jr., Neyelle, Tamia, Aaliyah, Jasmin, Christopher, Johnathan, Joshua, Azahri Jr., Keon, Calvernelle Oliver, Bianca Newton, Clint Bowleg, Shanice Saunders, Elreca and Elvis Storr Jr., Lanara Sands, Prekiha and Prince Wright Jr., and Tavyano Holbert, Damino Walkes; great grandchildren: Munnings, Brody Munnings, Chavez Forbes Jr., Khyrie Forbes, Simone, Andrew, Alberto Munnings Jr., Paulette Farquharson, Amiyah Munnings, D’avenique and David Gibson, Amy Godet, Sherine Bartley, and Shanice Saunders; brothers: Alfredo Russell of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Frank, William (Boxie) Munnings, Henderson Pickstock (deceased), David Colbey (deceased) and Roger Munnings (deceased); sisters: Ruth Coleby and Ettamae Lightbourne; sisters-in-law: Margery Pickstock and Sandra Seymour, Melvina Munnings, Barbra
Munnings, Louise, Daphne, Mercede and Patricia; brothers-inlaw: Bernard Evans, Ellis, Talbert and Andrew; nephews: Eugene Sr, Kendall, Allan Shane and Kelly Pickstock, Oris Bowleg, Romeo Colebrooke, Greg Miller, Bernado Knowles, Demetrius Saunders Dwayne and Sherrick Woodside, Dave, Lamont, Marlon, Ned, Dervin, Roberto Munnings, Dr. Clyde, Mark Oswald Michael, Kevin, Samuel, Joel, Jeffery, Tyrone, Desmond, Marvin, Freddie, Kirkwood, Cordel, Wesley and Alex Munnings, Orthnell and Alfredo Russell, Wayde Turnquest, Elan, and Lavelle Adderley, Sanchez and Valdez Gaitor; nieces: Deaname, Donnamae, Angela, Denette, Alissa Pickstock, Juliette Roberts, Larona Butler, Rosetta Rahming, Andrea Rashan Woodside, Lena Roberts, Rosie, Sandy, Shadell, Samara, Aretha, Mazola, Elga Gladys Munnings, Mildred, Paulette, Karen, Abbygail, Debbie, Elvera, Joanne Munnings, Personna, Robyn, Maryland and Lathea Russell, Patricia Demeritte, Natasha Russell, Christine Sawyer, Danesha Hołbert, Tericita Seymour, Coral Martin, Christina Pratt, Margueritta Sands, Merliyn Braynen and Sharon Bain Naiobe Hanna; and a host of other Relatives and friends including: Edney Newton and family, Apostle Qubell Martin and Family, Annamae Woodside and Family, Doris Woods and Family, Gloria Taylor and Calvin Newton, Leroy Strachan, Bishop Wilbert Rolle and the Rolle family, Bishop Warren, and Mother Lyn Miller and family, Aramina Bain and Family, Johnathan and Cardinal Fowler and family, Christina Oliver and Family, Laura Storr, and family, Hugh Fowler and family, Edison Colebrooke and family, Althea Oliver and Family, Felix (Dr. Fee) and Wellington Saunders and family, Emmanuel Burrows and Family, Pastor Gregory Rolle, Rev. Maude and Patrick Romer and Family, Loney Storr, and family, Kenrea McQueen and family, Christopher Pickstock, Philip Pickstock and family, Deacon Fletcher Coleby, Pastor Leroy and Patricia Woodside and family, Bishop Caleb Evans and family, Billy (Bronco) Woodside, Carolin, Pastor Joseph Oliver and family, Rev. Carl Oliver and family, Erma Colebrooke, Venus Martin, Elizabeth Bowleg, Henson “Gundy” Saunders and family, Carlton G. Bowleg and family, The Munnings family, the Pickstock family, the Woodside family, the Canter Family, the Burrows family, the Martin family, the Oliver family, the Fowler family and the entire community of Mastic Point, and the communities of North Andros and Saint Andrews Lodge, PHA North Andros and many more other relatives and friends too numerous to mention. The body will repose at the Church North Mastic Point Andros, from 5;00pm on Friday until Service Time on Saturday at the church. Final Rites Entrusted Sweeting’s Colonial Mortuary #54 Blue Hill Road.
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of Prospect Ridge died on Tuesday, January 2nd, 2024 at her residence.
of Eden Street will be held on Saturday, 6th January, 2024, 11:00a.m. at Saint Francis Xavier Cathedral, West and West Hill Street, New Providence, The Bahamas. Officiating will be Father Glen Nixon. Interment will follow in the Catholic Cemetery, Tyler Street. Left to cherish his memories are his daughters: Tinessa Carey-Higgs, Tenika, Treynishka & Treyvoina Carey; sons: Tremayne & Treyvaneo Carey; son-in-law: Kahsan Higgs; grandsons: Kenyatta Jr. & Tanario Lewis, Tanai Clarke & Kendrix Saunders; sisters: Maria, Advilda & Augusta Carey; brothers: Herbert, Derrick & Ray Charles Carey, Franklin McMinns; sister-in-law: Loretta Carey; uncles: Edward Carey & David Taylor Sr.; aunts: Paula Carey, Unamae Lewis, Judy Taylor & Gwen Sargeant; nieces: Shakera Bostwick & Kelecia Carey Carey; nephews: Kishna & Khambrel Carey & Chivargo Bostwick Sr.; grand nieces & nephews: Deavian & Kishaun Carey, Zhivonya, Chakara, Chizyria & Chivargo Bostwick Jr.; other relatives & friends: Olive Carey, Monique, Paul & Erica Carey, Dorothy Taylor, Shannon Pierce, Ellen & Sophia McMinns, Maria Woodside, Frederick Russell, Anita Dorelie & family, Marvin Bethel & Family, The Department of Statistics, West Tech Security, Hoffer Sport, Bishop Lawrence Rolle & International Deliverance Praying Ministry, Judith Albury and other relatives and friends. Veiwing will be held at Memories Funeral Home in the “Sharon Wilson Suite”, #85 Mount Royal Avenue on Friday, January 5th, 2024 at 9:30am until 4:00pm and at the church on Saturday from 9:30am until service time.
Patricia Johnson is survived by her 2 daughters: Tyrez Johnson Moss, and Paige Johnson; 1 son: Troy Johnson; son-in-law: Anthony Moss; grandchildren: Aysia Moss, Anthony Moss and Harmony Bowleg; 1 brother: Vincent Rollins; 1 sister: Marcia Perpall; sister-in-law: Carol Rollins; nieces: Yamel Destiny, Journey and Skylar Joseph, Deavion Evans; nephews: Vincent Jr., Delano Devane, Vasco, Roosevelt, Perpall Family, Forbes Family, Rolle Family, Shepherd Family and other relatives and close friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
Anthony McKenzie, 57
of Malcolm Road died on Wednesday, December 20th, 2023 at the Princess Margaret Hospital. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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Funeral Service For Gibson, Jennifer Grant, Ethlyn Davis, Sylvia Grant, Pamela Kennetha Christina Neely, Donalee Evans, Angela Higgs, Pamela Higgs, Charlene Dorsette, Dr. Jacinta Mackey Higgs, Lyn Paul, Rosina Neely, Higgs-McCartney, 40 Taffica Neely; uncles-in-law: Basil Bowleg, Godfrey Rahming Jr., “Shine the Light”
of 2B Theodore Lane will be held on Saturday, January 6, 2024, 12:00 noon at Bahamas Christian Fellowship Center Global, Carmicheal Road. Officiating will be Apostle Paul Butler assisted by other Ministiers of the Gospel. Interment will follow in the Lakeveiw Cemetery, John F. Kennedy Drive. She is survived by her loving husband: Latario McCartney; parents: Kenneth and Rosemary Higgs; sisters: Kenya Higgs-Moss, Kendra Bowe, Apostle Kenria Kelly, Kenice Samuels; brothers: Kenneth Higgs, Kenrick Higgs; nephews: Brandon Bowe, Marcus Bowe, Ricardo Moss, Dorran Taylor, Omari Oliver; nieces: Mckiyah Taylor, Reya McCartney, Bethany Moss, Rachel Kelly, Breanna Bowe, Xyrah Higgs; father-in-law and mother-in-law: Kevin and Mechela McCartney; sisters-in-law: Xavier Higgs, Jade McCartney, Mequeel Henfield, Zonique McCartney; brothers-in-law: Ricardo Moss, Ryan Samuels, Kevin McCartney Jr., Michael McCartney, Byron McCartney, Brent McCartney; nephews-in-law: Darron Taylor, Oman Oliver; nieces-in-law: Mckiyah Taylor, Reya McCartney; uncles: Bernard Higgs, Dwight Higgs, Albert Higgs, Gregory Higgs, Peter Neely, Alexander Neely; aunts: Sharon
Emrad Rahming, Eddins Taylor, Anthony Lightbourne, Ricardo Lightbourne, Paul Coley, Justin Springer; aunts-in-law: Rev. Vanda P. Rahming, Vanria Rahming-Taylor, Laverne Rahming, Rosetta Rahming, Janice Bowleg, Raquel Lightbourne-Coley, Bianca Springer; cousins: Christopher Bowleg, Vackane Evans, Tabitha and Trevor Smith, Farieba Hepburn, Keisha Gaitor, Renaj Mackey, Keshia Colebrooke, Vanika Evans, Pauline Robinson, Astrid Bodie, Bernard Higgs Jr., Lemoyne Higgs, Shantell McKenzie, Natasha Evans, Linda Evans, Lindell Evans, Dwina Higgs, Cecilia Higgs Okwesili, Dwight Higgs Jr., Antonio Higgs, Alexa Higgs, Shantanna Higgs, Paula Clarke-Woodside, Anastacia ClarkeDavis, Anjanicka Clarke-Davis, Angelo Limage, Latia Spence, Gregory Higgs Jr., Shaquan Higgs, Lagrea Higgs, Gregranique Higgs, Francesco Higgs, Royann Poitier, James Poitier, Jeremy Poitier, Brandon Higgs, Devon Higgs, Franklin Dorsette, Frankila Dorsette- Sands, Leonardo Dorsette, Michaella Gibson, Michael Gibson, Daniel Gibson, Pablo Grant, Shaquille Grant, Ebony Grant, Karon Gordon, Takia Gordon, Drayson Gibson, Gregory Patton, Marcandi Gibson, Ashley Johnson, Ricardo Davis, Dwight Grant, Travis Grant, Justin Grant, Latisha Grant, Vashtai Hall, Daron Saunders, Andinesia Neely, Miguel Neely, Andi Neely, Pazario Neely, Perez Neely, Vandera Capron, Genice Johnson, Keith Neely, Kevaughn Neely, Ashanti Neely, Alexander Neely Jr., Zavian Neely; godchildren: K’eondre Barnett, Aidyhn Rodgers; close friends include: Vanna Capron, Dominique Thompson, Tekeshia Peaches Johnson, Giovanni Sawyer and Therese Pearce; other relative and friends of the family include: Prayer Connection Ministries, Apostle Paul and Elder Maxine Butler and the family of Bahamas Christian Fellowship Globe, Shanika Clower, Dr. Cleopatra Williams, Apostle Thomas and Pastor Samantha Maxwell, Teddy Russell, Tamara Kemp-Lundy, Lamont and Crystal Arnette, the management and staff of The Bahamas Electricity Corporation (BPL), . The family apologizes for any names invertedly omitted or missed spelted. The viewing will be held in the “Rev. Clemese Suite” of Rosewill Memorial Mortuary, #244 Market Street and Oxford Avenue on Friday, January 5, 2024 from 1:00p.m. to 5:00p.m. and at the Church from 11:00a.m. until service time.
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Odilon Vilsaint, 69 of Treasure Cay, Abaco, The Bahamas died at his residence on Tuesday, 19th December, 2023.
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Wodney Alexandery Beauchard, 35
Portiamae Pearlimae Sweeting affectionately called
“Punkala”
He was perdeceased by his mother: Melicia Vilsaint; father: Roberto Joseph; wife: Marie Vilsaint. He is survived by his his 4 daughters: Dulcie Anestin, Junie Gapilus, Shirley Jean Baptiste and Rose Nord; 3 sons: Rodney Vilsaint, Rodnel Vilsaint and Ronald Vilsaint; 13 grandchildren: Fettisha Anestin, Dumaria Anestin, Lakiyah Rolle, Nerkino Gapilus, Adrian Gapilus, Jaylin Gapilus, Rodney Stuart, Adley Deihomme, Adisha Deihomme, Rashadson Jean Baptiste, Wilkinson Jean Baptiste and Shelvince Jean Baptiste; four brothers: Senoide Joseph, Line Joseph, Pardel Joseph, Exante Joseph; six sisters: Paulette Joseph, Examine Joseph, Bertha Joseph, Ewer Joseph, Erla Joseph and Shedline Joseph; seven nephews: Junior Meantm Williams Meant, Wilbens Joseph, Ricardo Jean, Patrick Joseph, Ewol Joseph and Bety Joseph; three nieces: Charles Regine, Katiana Meant, Vergenie Frostine; two sons-in-law: Fety Anestin and Abnet Gapilus; one brother-in-law: Woulen Frostine; special friend: Magarette Gracia and a host of other relatives and friends.
of Marsh Harbour, Abaco, The Bahamas died on the Monday, 25th December, 2023 of Dumfries, Cat Island, Bahamas died at the Marsh Harbour Health Care Center. on Thursday, December 21st, 2023 at the He is survived by his parents: Louisamise Princess Margret Hospital. Joseph, Avelt Beauchard; sisters: Tavia Alcé Bellot, Louceta Beauchard, Kentia She was predeceased by her mother and Beauchard, Verline Beauchard, Wildine father: Ella Sweeting and Clifford Stubbs. Beauchard, Rodena Beauchard; brothers: Amos Labranche, Widson Beauchard, She is survived by her 2 daughters: Winert Beauchard, Marckenry Beauchard, Lakeisha Sweeting and Allantia Forbes; Leonaldo Beauchard; aunts, uncle, grand children: Dominisha Smith, cousinss, nieces and nephews; special Jeffery Sweeting, Amarii Forbes and friends: Judeline Alexis, Yavensky Pubien, Lashantia Shearer; sisters: Fredricka, Moise Norvil, Julienne Pascal and other Eloise, Christina, Linda, Ramelda, Lavern, relatives and friends too numerous to Elevious, Tomesina; brothers: Robert and Clarence; numerous nieces, nephews, mention at this time, we do apologize. cousins and other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced Funeral arrangements will be announced at at a later date. Funeral arrangements will be announced a later date. at a later date.
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The Campbell Family announces the death of,
CUSTOMS OFFICER RICHARD CAMPBELL,
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resident of St. Alban’s Drive, who died on Monday, December 25th, 2023 at Doctor’s Hospital.
William Tyrone Bootle, 60 of Red Land Acres and formerly of Solider Road, New Providence, Bahamas died Friday, 8th December, 2023 at the Princess Margaret Hospital. He is survived by his brothers: Daniel and Brian Bootle, Sylvan McIntosh and Charles Adderley; aunt: Dorothy Jack; nephews: Clyde Thaddeus and Lionel Cornish, Julius Valentino, Cardinal Brian Jr and Baron Bootle, Rico Adderley, Sherman Bonaby, Sidney Jr. and Nardo Cornish; nieces: Patrice Donnel and Dedrie Cornish, Sylvana and Soraya McIntosh and Tashara Adderley and Krystel Bootle; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
Mervin Jahmar McKinney, 19 of #5 Turtle Drive, Carmichael Road died on Monday, 25 December, 2023 at the Princess Margaret Hospital. He is survived by his mother: Latoya McKinney; father: Marvin Armbrister Sr.; brother: Marvin Armbrister Jr.; sisters: Marvinque & Marva Armbrister and Donnette Pinder; grandparents: Carolyn and Brian Brown; grandfather: Patrick Evans (deceased) and Patrick Armbrister Sr.; grandmother: Natasha Strachan; aunts: Bryanna, Brittany, Bria Brown, Patrice Armbrister, Partwrice Armbrister; uncles: Simson McKinney, Elroy Symonette, Roscoe and Cheryl Armbrister (deceased), Patrick Armbrister Jr. (deceased) Mattrew Armbrister; and other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
He was predeceased by his Parents: Austin Campbell Sr. and Maebell Knowles-Campbell; Siblings: McKell Campbell, Rebecca Campbell, Sylvia Campbell-Rolle, and Renwell Campbell. Mourning his passing are his Sisters: Jennifer McKenzie, Joan Campbell, and Marva Colebrooke, and Vernekia Perpall Brothers: Joseph Campbell, Wayne Campbell Sr., and Austin Campbell Jr. Numerous nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. The funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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In memory of
Patricia Vernetta Elizabeth Burrows, 65
Stella May Archer, 82 Retired Teacher
who passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 21, 2023, after a long illness. She is survived by her husband of 56 years: Leonard; her sons: Julian and Corey (Helen) Archer, daughter Nicole (Mario) Rodland; four grandchildren: Amelie, Matthew, Elise and Thomas; sisters-in-law: Paula, Genevieve (Charles), Shirley, Bridget (Steve), Joycelyn (Michael) and Rochelle; brotherin-law: Trevor (Janet); cousins: Jeffrey, Marion and Paul; numerous nieces and nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends in The Bahamas, the United Kingdom and the United States, including the extended: Archer and Hudson Families, Jennifer Hudson, Joyce Johnson, the Silver Belles, the Bowes Family, the Rodland Family, and former students and colleagues too numerous to mention. The Archer family invites relatives and friends to pay their respects for Stella at Butlers’ Funeral Home & Crematorium, Ernest and York Streets, on Tuesday, January 9th, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. They are grateful for the love, support, and prayers they have received as they honor Stella’s life in a private gathering.
a resident of Gleniston Gardens will be held on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, 10:00 a.m. at St. Barnabas Anglican Church, Wulff and Baillou Roads. Officiating will be Rev’d Fr. Roderick Bain assisted by Rev’d Fr. Chester Burton. A Private Interment will be in The Garden of Christ Church Cathedral, George Street. Cremation was held prior to service. She is survived by her mother: Mrs. Elsie V. Burrows; brother: Mr. Edward L. C. Burrows; sisters: Dr. Uanna G. M. Burrows, Ms. Delrese Burrows-McWeeney; niece: Miss Krystalann Burrows; nephew: Mr. Emmanuel Bonaby; grandniece: Miss Emani Bonaby and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention. There will be No Viewing. Funeral Arrangements are entrusted to Butlers’ Funeral Homes & Crematorium Ernest and York Streets.
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Funeral Service For Jamel Carlton Claridge, 38
Sashay Rolle, Reverand Alfred H. and Edith Cooper with members of Living Word Church of God, the management & staff of Briggyton Movers, the staff of the Medical & Surgical Ward, Princess Margaret Hospital. Please accept our apology if any name was not mentioned, it was not intentional. Relatives and Friends May pay the last respects at Rest On Funeral Chapel, Kenwood Street & Mount Royal on (TODAY) Thursday, January 4, 2024 from 1:00 p.m to 5:00 p.m. and at the church on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until service time
of Lincoln Blvd and Robinson Road will be held at The Living Funeral arrangemenrs are entrusted Garden of Rest Memorial Word Church of God Miami Street and Robinson Road on Mortuary. Friday, January 5, 2024 at 11:00a.m. Officiating will be Alfred H. Cooper assisted by other ministers of the Gospel. Cremation Death Notice For will follow. Left to mourn his passing and cherish his memories are his mother: Frances Claridge; father: Carlton Williams; aunt: Elizabeth Claridge; children: Joshua Adderley, Fantasia & Jamari McPhee; sisters: Dushinka Claridge McIntosh, Monique Williams and Angela Hilton (Jamal); brothers: Teko Rolle, Kofa Claridge, Rondon Williams, Kevin Williams & Gary (Nekeisha) Williams; uncles: Wallace (Josephine) & Randolph (Jane) Williams; nieces: Derisha Rolle (Jayden & Bryson), Tekanna & Jada Rolle, Jasmine, Janae & Jadayah Williams, Kashan and Kaynell Williams; nephews: Jehroh McIntosh, Ardon McIntosh, David & Daniel Rolle, Rondon Williams Jr., Kyri Claridge; cousins: Theophilus, Paulette, Fr. Ian, Melvin, Henley, Nelson, Dien, Rochelle, and Deborah Claridge, Marvin (Nicola), Kirkwood, Christopher (Asantae), Kirkwood Jr. (Chequelle), Kareem & Keval Williams, Elnardo Williams. Raquel Frances (Peter), Tamika Thompson (Earl), Krystal McPhee (Antoine), Grandia Oliver; and a host of other friends and relatives: Ricardo Bethel, Gary Ferguson, Javan Johnson, Desmond Clarke, Edward Carey, Lamont, and Wade, Clayton Mackey, Manario Seymour, Leticia & Trevania Clarke and the entire Woodside family, The Adderley Family, The McPhee Family, Kevin Rolle and Family, Katherina Williams, Dorothy Smith, Ria Smith, Grace Edwards, Vincent Bullard,
DeAndro Cordero Munnings, 33
of Twynam Avenue / Washington Street died on Wednesday, 27th December, 2023. He is survived by his mother: Lillian Munnings; father: Benjamin Bain; step father: Jeffery Thompson; step mother: Geraldine Bain; sons: Shanton Munnings & Trey’Vaughn Dean; daughters: Tre’Vae Knowles & Samika Rigby; grandmother: Catherine Rolle; sisters: Keva Cartwright, Brittany, Taminique, Joelisha Munnings, Bendrica Deal, Moesha Martin; brother: Alex Anderson, Darren Williams & Bendricko Bain; brother-in-law: Chino Deal; nieces: Ronnique Thompson, Amallia Goddard, Ta’Niyah Bannister, Benjura, Chinovia, C & Ryah; nephews: Eric Davis Jr. Le’Nari Gibson, Christian, Luke, Nathan, Ryan & Michael Jr.; 12 aunts; 5 uncles; cousins; loving & devoted girlfriend: Shandera Knowles; and a host of the other relatives & Friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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and Caleb Trevino; aunts: Pastor Deborah & Minister Phillip Gibson; Joann & Mack Watson of West Palm Beach Fl, Edith Cash of West Palm Beach Fl; Cherise Adderley-Johnson, Annastaisha Oliver and Tamika Newbold; uncles: Pastor Orthniel & Minister Cleona Cash of Sacramento California; Ronald & Mandalita Cash; Adolphus Cash; special relatives: Rashad Gibson; Kevis Alvarez; Nathaiel Thurston Sr; special friends: Minister Estella Walkes-Pratt; Mrs. Sian Bevans; Pastor Jeremy Alvin Tucker; Mrs. Gwendolyn Griffin; Tamera Strachan; Asia Burrows; Andrea Forbes; Tanika Smith; Rashanique Johnson; other relatives and friends including but not limited to: The Staff of Nassau Airport Development Company (NAD); the staff of Perch at Atlantis Paradise Island; (Tali work) Dr. Darron Halliday (Princess Margaret Hospital) Pastor-Elect Rev. George Bodie; other Relatives and friends too numerous to mention.;
Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at Evergreen Mortuary, Village and Parkgate Roads (TODAY) Thursday, January 4, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and again at the church #4 Village & Parkgate Rd. Nassau, Bahamas | Marsh Harbour, on Friday from 10:00Abaco, a.m. until service time. S. C. Bootle Highway | Exuma Bahamas, Hooper’s Bay
Office: (242) 356-7008 (242) 356-7009 • Mobile: (242) 565-9758 of Chipin Street, Fox Dale will be held on Friday, January 5, or 2024, Email: evergreenmortuary@gmail.com
11:00 a.m. at St. Paul’s Baptist Church, Bernard Road, Fox Hill. Officiating will be Pastor-Elect Rev. George Bodie assisted by Minister Estella Walkes-Pratt & Minister Jeremy Tucker. Interment will be in Old Trail Cemetery, Old Trail Road. She was predeceased by her parents: Rev. Dr. Lewis C. Cash and Minister Corene M Cash; nephew: Marvin Deon Saunders Jr.; brother: Mario Cash Sr.
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Turvaughn Rashad Nairn, 29 affectionately called “Trolley”
Treasured memories are left in the hearts of her sons: Taliano and Mason; daughters: Skyy, London and Morgan; husband: Maxone; sisters: Patrice, Portia, Shenique, Shakiesha; brothers: Corporal 3404 Darell Cash; grandmother: Ruth L. Cash; in-laws: Anazia Dor, Mimose Joseph-Dor, Bonita Dor, Annette Nicolas Dor and Jean Rony Dor; nieces: Minister Seaavona and Andrenique Tucker, Ashanique Cash, Kaesha Rolle-Trevino of West Palm Beach Fl, Shantia and Adalia Tucker, Dahjanique Williams, Summa Seymour, Danielle Cash, Rodeyjah Nixon, Salia McCartney, Rakhia Gibson; nephews: Darnettreo Cash of Dallas Texas, Paul Newchurch, Mario Cash Jr., Shyheim Cash, Darell Cash; grand nieces: Tajhanique Robinson, Tatiana Tucker; Syan Meadows, La’Tayia Sturrup; Eli’Shanae Knowles; Charniya Saunders; grand nephews: Junaz Russell; Kamari Stuart; Savion Pennerman; Pauron Ivan Michael Newchurch; Christopher
of Romer Street, Fox Hill, died on Sunday, December 24th, 2023. He is survived by his daughter: Armani Nairn; mother: Turkessa Nairn-Mackey; father: Jeffery Ferguson; step father: Jason Mackey; sister: Jayden Mackey; brothers: Tevin & Jason Mackey; grandmothers: Fiona Rolle & Brenda Mackey and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Evergreen Mortuary, Parkgate & Village Roads
#4 Village & Parkgate Rd. Nassau, Bahamas | Marsh Harbour, Abaco, S. C. Bootle Highway | Exuma Bahamas, Hooper’s Bay
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Jermaine Anthony Williams, 46
Trinity Hope Lilly Roberts, 4
of East Storr Court, Yellow Elder, died on Friday, 22nd December, 2023.
of Marsh Harbour, Abaco, Bahamas will be held on He was predeceased by his parents: Anthony & Rosalie Lightfoot. Saturday, January 6, 2024, 11:00 a.m. at Friendship He is survived by his children: Tabernacle Church, Central Jasmine and Janae Williams; adopted Pines, Abaco. Officiating will son: Tevin Lightfoot; sisters: Wendy be Reverend Christine Bostwick (Wayne) Rolle, Sharon (Leroy) Sturrup, assisted by Pastor Shawn Indiana Darville, Theresa Laramore, Robins, Senior Pastor of Grace Sheena Bain, Karen (Henry) Johnson, Baptist Church. Interment will Lillian (James) Smith; brothers: Roger Duncan, Charles and be in Central Pines Cemetery, Randy Laramore, Jason Williams & Kendal Laramore; brother-inCentral Pines, Abaco. law: Albert Darville; special friend: Ruthlyn Johnson; numerous #4 Village & Parkgate Rd. Nassau, Bahamas | Marsh Harbour, Abaco, nieces & nephews S. C. Bootle Highway | Exuma Bahamas, Hooper’s Bayand a host of other relatives and friends. Left to cherish her unforgettable Office: (242) 356-7008 or (242) 356-7009 • Mobile: (242) 565-9758 Email:are evergreenmortuary@gmail.com and priceless memories her Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Evergreen Mortuary parents: Curtis Roberts & Laurieann Coakley; brothers: James located Village and Parkgate Roads. Webb & Zion Roberts; grandmothers: Sherry Roberts & Brenda Burrows; grandfathers: Larry Coakley & Curtis Roberts Sr.; aunts: Kanisha Campbell-Blake, Christian Roberts & Latisha Basden; uncles: Edward Grant, Lenny Burrows, Ray, Carl & of Colin’s Drive, Faith Gardens, died on Delroy Blake; cousin: Shantel, Gio & Bernard Higgs, Akavia Monday, January 1st, 2024 at Princess Roberts, Dekaylia, Khadell & Dekyi Blake, Nathan Sweeting; Margaret Hospital. godparents: Shannon Minus, Elivia, Stefana Roberts, Deann, Garrett Sands, Clive Albury, Oliver Bethel & Jeremy Horton; She is survived by her daughters: and a host of other relatives & friends including: The Roberts Denise Darling, Sharlice & Tamika & Coakley Family, First Assembly Church & Ebenezer Seventh Sawyer; brothers: Lindred, Alfred & Leon Smith, Baldwin Rolle; sister: Day Adventist Church and others too numerous to mention. Lussane Williams; sister-in-law: Hazel Smith; numerous grandchildren, Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at Evergreen great grandchildren, nieces & Mortuary, S. C. Bootle Highway, Marsh Harbour, Abaco from nephews, godchildren and a host of 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. and again on Saturday at the church from other relatives and friends that will be mentioned at a later date. 10:00 a.m. until service time. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Evergreen Mortuary located on Parkgate & Village Roads.
Marion Geneva Patsy Virgil, 82
#4 Village & Parkgate Rd. Nassau, Bahamas | Marsh Harbour, Abaco, S. C. Bootle Highway | Exuma Bahamas, Hooper’s Bay
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Death Notices For William Wilfred Hanna, 88
of Coco Cay, Exuma, and formerly of Nicholls Town, Andros died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Saturday, December 23, 2023. William was pre deceased by Mother: Adrianna Bowleg-Hanna, Father: Frank Albert Hanna; Brothers: Stanley Bernard and Frank Hanna II.
George Johnson, 70
Terry Monty-Lee Marshall, 68
of Collie Avenue, Kennedy Subdivision, of Coopers Terrace, Kemp Road died and formerly of Little Creek South at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Andros, died at his residence on Tuesday December 19, 2023. December 29, 2023. He is survived by his Wife: Francelita He is survived by his Wife: Elizabeth Marshall; Children: Michelle, Trayann, Johnson; Children: Jennifer Smith, Tarian, Bernard and Dedrie; Siblings: Neketrius Johnson, Jameel Johnson, Sabrina, Rochelle, Christaine, Silvea, Mrs. Latasha Williams (Mark Williams), Deloris, Regina, Sonia and Carl: Grandchildren, Aunts, Mrs. Georgina Clarke (Selvin Clarke); Numerous Numeous Grandchildren; Mother: Uncles, In-Laws, Nieces, Nephews and a Theresa Johnson; Brothers: Cleophas host of other relatives and friends. and Eliakim Johnson; Sisters: Terecita Minnis, Esther Pinder, Nikitress Sands, Funeral arrangements will be announced and Mary Johnson; and a host of other at a later date. relatives and friends.
He is survived by his Children: Patricia McDonald, Standford Hanna, Craig McPhee, Valencia Hanna, Barbara Wright, Theresa Hanna and Wilebo Hanna; Siblings: Mary Hanna, Birdie Hanna and Charles Hanna; Numerous Grandchildren, Nieces, Nephews and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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Memorial Service For Mr. Leon Leroy Armbrister, 39
of South Beach, will be held on Saturday, January 6, 2024, 11:00 a.m. at The Church of God of Prophecy, Baillou Hill Road & West End Avenue. Officiating will be Minister Timothy F. Johnson, assisted by Minister Randolph P. Curtis Sr. and Minister Denver Dames. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Gardens Cemetery, Soldier Road. Left to cherish his memories are his Wife: Prophetess Lydia Ferguson; Daughter: Christian Morley; Son-In-Law: Franchot Morley; Grandchildren: Franchot Jr., and Franco Morley; Sisters: Patricia, Catherine, and Donna; Sisters-In-Law: Deaconess Veronica Rolle, Delray Riley, Minister Vernice Brown and Evangelist Olean Collie; Brothers-In-Law: Minister Derek Brown, Godfrey Riley, Pastor Terrance Collie and Maxwell Johnson; Uncle: Rev Daniel (Beverly) Beneby; Aunts: Rev. Vernice Bain and Mabel Higgs; Nieces & Nephews; Monique Rolle Shenique Rolle, Sargent Mars Sheniqua Stubb’s Alexandria Bowe Andrew Bowe Floyd and Baron Ferguson Pastor Maxine &Cleophas Smith Hazel Thompson Melissa & Jimmy Labranche Maria Johnson Makara & Ronald Esperance, Terrinique Collie, Terrelisa & Brenden Dean Terrilean Collie Jacob & Princess Beneby Erica & Andrew Gibson Darrio Andrews, Vandana Rolle Travis Collie and Maxwell Johnson Jr.; Grand Nieces & Nephews: Shaquille Powell lacey Mardi Makai Sargent Andrew Rolle 111 Giovanna and Zeanya Cox Clifford Godet Thea Taylor Wilson Baron Ferguson Jr. Janina Cooper Travis Nottage Andrew Jr Alexandra & Adriana Bowe Vanturanique Bowleg, Cleanna Cleneka Smith Akari Amari Kayo Burnside, Imani Andrew’s Meleya, Romai, Jay Labranche, Andrew & Elie Gibson and Brenlisa Dean; and a host of other relatives and friends. The body will repose in the Blessed Redeemer Chapel at Ferguson’s Funeral Directors, 7th Terrace Collins Avenue on Friday from 12:00noon -5:00pm.
of Tonique Darling Highway will be held on Saturday, January 6th, 2024, 2:00pm at Our Lady’s Catholic Church, Deveaux Street. Officiating will be Father Johnathan Duka assisted by other ministers of the clergy. Cremation was held Leon Leroy Armbrister was predeceased by his mother: Dorothy White; father: Leroy E. Armbrister. Mr. Leon Leroy Armbrister is survived by his three daughters: Lanique, Liana and Esther Armbrister; grandmother: Enith Flosetta Taylor (predeceased); sisters: Royann (predeceased) and Shanae Armbrister; brothers: Devon, Rory, Elroy, Delroy, Eljay and Jamaal Armbrister (predeceased); aunts: Shirley White, Janet Armbrister, Veranell Dean; uncle: Whitney, Floyd, Shevorn Chino and Anthony Armbrister; cousins: Floyd Tiny, Vanessa, Floydesha, Marlon, Malik,MALIA, Azmara, Ariza, Alyssa, Amarie and Amero Armbrister, Trevon Nelson, Ray and Shane Sands, Janell and Janae Dean; numerous of other relatives and friends to numerous to mention at this time. Funeral arrangements are entusted to Serenity Funeral Home and Crematorium. Where the Name is Service and your loved ones ours. Family is our #1 Priority
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Service of Celebration For Paul, Henry (Dois), Joseph, Peter, Joel Charles, Donald, Alton, Mr. Joel Seymour, 76 Vandyke, Malverne, Leonard, Kenneth Lionel and Israel Bain,
Pearl Hinsey, Maxine Lightbourne, Rozelda Thompson, Arianna McKenzie, Blooming Mackey, Roseanna McKenzie, The Leadon Family, The Mackey Family, Judy Gaitor, The Braynen Family, The Farrington Family, The Neymour Family, The Russell Family, The Smith Family, The Coakley Family, The McKenzie Family, The Foxdale he Foxdale Family, The Lightbourne Family, and the entire community of Central Andros; special friends: Tehra Laing, Nurse Gibson, Nurse Porter, Nurse Johnson, Staff PMH/Mal/Med. 2., Pastor Moxey and Rufus Bain. Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at Serenity Funeral Home and Crematorium on Friday from 12:00noon to 5:00pm and at the church on Saturday from 8:30am until service time.
of Fox Dale Subdivision will be held on Saturday, January 6th, 2024 at New Light Ministries, Faith Avenue, South at 10:00am. Officiating will be Rev. Antonio Beckford assisted by other ministers of the Gospel. Interment will follow in Lakeview Memorial Gardens, John F. Kennedy Drive and Gladstone Roads. Left to cherish his memories are his children: Carlos, Pedro, Joel, Ashley and Jamaal Seymour and Shantel Davis; grandsons: Anwar, Valento, Edward Seymour, Dominique Carol Thavon, Theodore Davis, Hugo Jr., Jaden, Jaymaria Pedrino; granddaughters: Shaniqua Thompson, Vivan, Veronica Seymour, Wesley, Tiera Seymour and Marion Seymour; brother: Kendal & John (predeceased),Pastor Micklyn P. Seymour; sisters: Geneva Braynen and Sonia Seymour, Gannet Coakley, Elva Newbold, Florine Nelly; nephews: Ezra, Deacon Harld (Sharlene), Barry, Shane, Braynen, Everette (Patsy), Cardinal (Tammy), Mario, Godfrey, Kenny and Gerald and Kenny and Ashliegh Seymour, Donnie, Nero and Shive Newbold, Wesley, Collins, Lincoln and Alexander Neely, Gregory (Jane) Knowles, Jermaine (Yolanda), Cavin and Shadaka Coakley, Gerald Seymour; nieces: Beverley, Ingrid and Emily Braynen, Varliymae (Cardnell) Woods, Evelyn (Bradley) Braynen Sr. Petrona, Charmaine Coakley, Mitchelle (Charles) Bodie, Lorrie, Bodesha, Kenesha and Tiffany Seymour, Daisy (Calvin) Bowe, Natasha (Johnny) Frazier, Alvia, Indera, Melanie, Rodricka and Anishka Newbold, Jennie, Alexanderia and Michelle Neely; other relatives and friends including: Mildred Anderson, Olive Curtis, Mary Bowe, Katherine,
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Ms. Biennaise Esperance, 62 Sandilands Village died at her residence on Sunday, December 31st, 2023. She is survived by her children: Mark Pierre, Michael Pierre, Lorvannie Pierre, Alios Pierre, Cloben St Fleur, Junia Pierre, Yvonnia Paul, Laurah Paul; 3 sisters, 4 brothers, numerous grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention at this time. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a future date. WHere the Name is Service and your loved ones ours. Families are our #1 Priority
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Memorial Service For Rev. Wilfred E. Moss, 90
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Death Notices For Edsel Andrew Adderley, 58 of Glinton’s, Long Island died at Princess Margaret Hospital on Monday December 18, 2023. He is survived by his wife: Denise Adderley; daughters: Sasche Cartwright and Raquel Adderley; Sons: Jamaine Adderley, Shakeil Adderley, Dario Lockhart and Edsel Adderley Jr.; grandchildren: Shamaia Adderley, Shante Gilbertand Kaleah Penn; sisters: Doreen Deleveaux, Marilyn Adderley and Judyann Moss; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Funeral Service will be announced at a later date.
of Albion, New York and formerly of True Blue, Crooked Island who died on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 will be held on (TODAY) Thursday, January 4, 2024, 7:00pm at The Annex Baptist Cathedral, Wulff Road and Pinedale. Officiating will be Apostle Mitchell E. Jones assisted by Other Ministers. He is survived by his children: Flossiemae, (Jeffrey) Cooper, Naomi Moss, Ruth Moss (Jason) Clark, Wilfred Jr., Cheryl Moss, Thelma Moss, Thomas Moss, Elvy Moss and Michael Moss; grandchildren: Yasmeen, Emily and Christopher Shabazz, Tionna and Terez Moss, Emani and Honare Clark, Jaykano (Sarah) Cooper, Fayjen (Anya) Cooper, Jem (Marvin) Rolle and Jewel (Jason) Cartwright; greatgrandchildren: Brother Clayton Moss, sisters, Dorcas Ferguson, Ida Johnson and Otine Pandora Hall; numerous nieces, nephews: Moss, Beneby and Scavella families of Crooked Island and many other relatives and friends. Funeral Service will be held in Rochester, New York and will be announced at a later date.
Jane McPhee, 82 of Podoleo Street and Formerly of Moss Town, Exuma died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Tuesday January 2, 2024. She is survived by her daughters,
Cyprianna Wells, Theresa Wells and Charmaine Wells-Burrows; sons, Leslie Clarke and Rupert Musgrove; son-in-law, Luke Burrows; daughter-in-law, Beatrice Clarke; sisters, Carmen McCarthy, Valeria Walkes, Shirley Knowles and Vanda Fox; fifteen grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends. Funeral Service will be announced at a later date.
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Albert Notte Dieudonne, 86 affectionately called “Frè”
Gerry Fenelice, 51
a resident of Herberts Way, Joan’s Height, New Providence, Bahamas, formerly from La Tortue, Haiti died on Wednesday, 20th December, 2023 at the Princess Margaret Hospital. Service will be held on Sunday, January 7th, 2024, 10:00am at Francophone Seventhday Adventist Church, Balfour Avenue and Amos Ferguson Street. Interment will follow in the Old Trail Cemetery, Abundant Life Road. Officiating will be Pastor Wilson Isnord Pastor C. Melvin Lewis assisted by Elder Adly Cadet Elder Datus Dieusauveur. He is survived by his wife: Tervilia Petit-Fere-Eugene; sister: Charilia Eugene; sons: Chaleus Jeune, Dieuseul Jeune; daughters: Dieudonne Eugene, Angilin Francois, Celianie and Heureuse Jeune and Sandra Coicous; son-in-law: Daniel Coicous; adoptive sons: Dieuvenson Coicou and Perry Gesper; brother: Berman Eugene Marcelus; sister: Marileine Marcellus, Melanie Eugene; nephews: Marc, Jimmy and Fedler Prince, Marcelus Jean, Lucien Joseph and Handsonn Marcelus; niece: Lilianne Jean; grandchildren: Jocelyn Eugene, Danaz Eugene Sr., Roseline Bethel (Roberto Sr.), David and Chantale Marcene, Nixon and Rony Nodelus, Darnell, Sharnelle, and Arielle Coicous, Milouse Juene, Samuel Juene, Francoise Jean, Harold Jean, Wilnick Juene, Ernst, Alberta and Cedline Philius, Pauline Vilneus, Anthony Francis, Renaldo Francis and Crosley Wilmore Jr.; great grandchildren: Reno Eugene, Alexandrea Olius, Billetha, Claudine and Willinique Gaitor, Wayne Roker Jr., Wayneshia Eugene, Bradley Eugene, Roberto Bethel Jr., Robin Bethel, Daniya Eugene, Danaz Eugene Jr., Davana Thompson, Daveon and Dakharri Marcene, Rolove Neysha Jean, Justelle Marcene, and Jayden Justilien; great, great grandchildren too numerous to mention; and a host of other relatives and friend: Olga and Kerryann Cargill, Sterlin Ignace and Family, The Datus Family, The Exalus Family, The Cadet Family, The Telusma Family, The Jean-Baptiste Family, Floria Sweeting and Family, The Peardale Community and The Francophone SDA church Family.
a resident of Finlayson Street died at his residence on Thursday, 28th December, 2023. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Rest On Funeral Chapel Limited.
Saintania Destin, 34
May His Soul Rest In Peace.
a resident of Rock Crusher died at Princess Margaret Hospital on Friday 22nd December, 2023.
Relatives and Friends may pay their last respects at Rest On Funeral Chapel Ltd., Mount Royal Avenue and #166 Kenwood Street on Saturday, 6th January, 2024 from 1:00pm to 5:00pm.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Rest On Funeral Chapel Limited.
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Funeral Service For Police Constable 4054
Keith A. Laing Jr., 28 of #8 Brown’s Close, New Providence, Bahamas will be held on Friday, January 5th, 2024, 10:00a.m. at Mount Tabor Church, Willow Tree Avenue & Mount Tabor Drive, Pinewood Gardens, New Providence, Bahamas. Officiating will be Bishop Delton Dale Ellis, Rev’d Canon Stephen Davies (Chaplin RBPF) and Associate Pastors of Mount Tabor Church assisted by Associate Pastors of Mount Tabor Church. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Gardens, Soldier Road, New Providence, Bahamas. He is survived by his loving and devoted mother: Tekoya Lakeysha D’veena Johnson; father: Keith (Indira) Laing Sr.; adopted father: Eugene (Shanell) Depass; son: Khyrie Laing; fiancé: Faith Edgecombe; brothers: Xavier Depass, Kristian & Kaison Laing; sisters: Khaylyn Laing and Tamia Wright; bonded brothers: Emilio, Emile, Shawntavio, Aaron, Ian and Spencer; bonded sisters: Selene, Desirae, Raquel and Kelly; grandmother: Lynn Wright; great grandmother: Yvonne Johnson; great grandaunt: Cesserina Francis; grandaunts: Pastor Parnel (Pastor Winston) Barker, Donna Williams, Judy Johnson, Yvonne Adderly, Dorothea Brennen, Victoria Laing, Linda, Brennen, Rosetta Brennen; granduncles: Anthony (Phillippa) Williams, George Brennan, Wallace Brennen, Andrew Stafford, Jackson Brennen and Marciano (Sherry) McKay; aunts: Tenova (Ernesto) Demeritte, Tarah Wright, Jevina Gray, Bridget McKay, Jewel Fulford, Tennielle (Franklyn) Brown, Natashe (N’thawa) Bennett, Dr. Ajita Wallace, Lisa Forbes, Philencia Dames, Jacqueline Laing, Delura Laing, Sandra Laing, Monique Laing, Jennifer Morrison, Denise Laing and Cleo Grant; uncles: Chief Superintendent Marlon Fulford RBPF, Duane Kenny Moxey, Lamont Laing, Alvin Laing, Anthony Laing, Tony Laing, Rickey Laing, Claudell Johnson, Jarmaine (Ronnique) Bastian; god-parents: Latoya Ellis, Gerina Petty, Stacey Talbot-Wallace, Tammy Thompson, Owen Skinner and David Michel; godchildren: Aleana Cooper, Hailey Austin, Shamir Parker and Samson McPhee; cousins: Emerald & Nolan Demeritte, Jensen (Ann) Farquharson & Family of Freeport, Grand Bahama, Derick (Angie) Farquharson & family of Bermuda, Karen (Vincent) Hawkins & Family, Kayla (Cleveland) Rahming & Family, Kim (Craig) Rahming & Family, Wendy & Agatha Williams, Theresa Deleveaux & family, Deborah McMillian & Family, Andrea & Sonia Deleveaux, Allison Miller, Chef Eldred (Ellie) Saunders, Deidra & Keith Sands, Gian, Geron & Danielle Sands, Gary & Anastacia Williams, Annise, Annique, Gary Williams Jr., Mark & Marvin Taylor, Samantha Barker, Tamara (Elwood) Bonimy & Family, Ricardo Williams, Latina Bain, Brenda Deveaux & Family, Teron Williams, Jabari Rolle, Daphne Williams & Family, Children of the late Kermit & Dorothy G. Williams, Charles & Shannon Martin & Family (South Carolina, USA), Darlene Williams & Family, Charles Williams Sr. & Family, Portia (Steve) Barnett & Family, Marlon Fulford Jr., Deshawn & Michealangelo Moxey, Marine Seaman Jathan Laing RBDF, Nathan Brown, Claudell Jr. & Cordero Johnson, Jakai & Bryson Bastian, N’thawa & Nahayli Bennet, Marcia & Marvin Dean, Madison, Raquel, Tammy, Leroy, Ashley, Nicole, Ebony, Cordell, Aajah, Misty, Ethan, Kaylisa, Ryan, Tiffany, Dominic, Jhani, Rhodsia Rodn, Jewel, Melissa,
Angelo, Achaz, Alrick, Alvano, Denzel, Okeisha, Danielle and Tenaj, Wendy & Valachi; and a host of other relatives and friends including: Kim Stubbs & Family, Barbara Marshall, Maquella Miller, Kayla Cooper, Deidre Prescott, Nadine Woods, Sherry Brown, Sherri Whylly, Chynese Curtis & Family, Darcell Bain & Family, Sheniqua Rolle & Family, Janeen Davis & Family, Carolyn Harris & Family, Deborah Jackson JP, Sean Campbell & Family, Sean Pratt & Family, Keino Smith & Family, Wilton Bastian & Family, Michelle Dames & Family, The Wright Family, The Blue Wave Community, The Radisson Hotel Family, Dr. Thomas Harrington & Staff of Jackson Memorial Hospital Miami, 3275 Sargent Angela Johnson, Superintendent Evans Oralhomme, Superintendent Whitney Bastian, Cpl. Patrick Sands, The Royal Bahamas Police Force Family including A & B Squads 2018, The Royal Bahamas Defense Force Family, BTC Customer Service Marathon Mall Family, The Sapadilla Family, The Walnut Street Community, Mirianese Renard, Cheryl Cartwright & Family, Raimundo Brennen, Gaynell Bonimy & Family, Tamika Scavella, Allen Pratt, Stanesha Larrimore, Angelique Bethel, Michael Bain, H. O. Nash Class of 96, The BPL Family, The Millennium Gardens Community; and his beloved dog: Coco Chanel Johnson. May His Soul Rest in Peace! Please forgive us if we inadvertently excluded your name. We thank everyone for your prayers and support during this time. Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at Paul Farquharson Headquarters on (TODAY) Thursday, January 4th, 2023, from 11:00a.m. to 6:00p.m.
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Joan Antoinette Higgs Gomez, 64 of #4 Mahogany Street, New Providence, Bahamas died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Monday, January 1st, 2024. She was pre-deceased by her mother: Olga V. Saunders Higgs; father: Oliver W. Higgs. She is survived by her daughter: Gemeica S. Higgs Ambrose; grandchildren: Tiannga (Tristin), Timeica (Norman), Taitnen, Tashara; great grandson: Zaden; estranged husband: Keith Gomez; step son: Kendrick Gomez; sisters: Theresa, Eucharia; brothers: Glenn (Christine), Wayde, Daniel (Earnestine), Charles (Aretha); brother-in-law: Michael Dean; aunts: Gloria, Shirley, Silvia; uncles: Amos; special friends: Linda, Darlene, Gail; numerous nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grand nephews, cousins, Saunders, Higgs, Ambrose, Thompson, Sargent, Adderley, Edgecombe, Brown, Robinson Morris AME Church, PMH (Operating Theatre), Mahogony Street and Farrington Road Families and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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Death Notices For Edna Bain, 94
Anthony Loran Taylor, 67
of Pink Apple Close off Bellot Road, New Providence, Bahamas died at her residence on Monday, January 1st, 2024. of Twynam Avenue off Market Street, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly She is survived by her children: Earnald, of Clarence Town, Long Islanddied Warren, Dwayne and Reginald Bain, at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Willamae Culmer, Dotlyn Bain-Hinds, Monday, December 25th, 2023. Galean Bain-Burnside, Rochelle Bain and a host of numerous grandchildren He is survived by his wife: Eulamae Taylor; sons: Steven Adderley, Carlos and other relatives and friends. Taylor; daughters: Vanessa Taylor, Funeral arrangements will be announced Tiffany Taylor-Higgs; sisters: Dora Taylor, Cathrine Taylor, Elaine Taylor; at a later date. brothers: Daniel Taylor, Christopher Taylor, Charles Taylor, Peter Taylor, Andrew Taylor and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
Wodney Beauchard, 35
of Marsh Harbour, Abaco Bahamas died at Dundas Town on Monday, December 25th, 2023. He is survived by his father: Avel Beauchard; mother: Louisamise Joseph; sisters: Tavia Belot, Kentia, Widline, Wodna, Verline, Nerlie Beauchard; brothers: Amos Labranche, Widson, Frantz Winert, Henry, Leonaldo, Ronaldinho Beauchard and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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Death Notices For Charles Munnings, 61
Osborne Tony Knowles, 57
Ventoi Mario Bethune, 30
of #27 Newbold Street, New Providence, of Soldier Road, New Provicence, of New Providence, Bahamas died Bahamas died at Princess Margaret Bahamas died at his residence on at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Saturday, December 23rd, 2023. Hospital on Tuesday, January 2nd, 2024. Saturday, December 30th, 2023. He is survived by his wife: Sandra Munnings; children: Charlene, Brittany Joshua, Troy, Shamar and Omar Munnings including grandchildren; siblings: Philip, Allan and Anthony Munnings, Dudley and Earl Adderley, Evamae Archer, Eldora Bowleg, Theresa Adderley- Martin borough and Katie Adderley-Butler and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
He is survived by his wife: Oshima Bethune; mothers: Ingrid Bethune, Zelma Minnis, Isaac Rolle; son: Omari Bethune; sisters: Anishka Bethune, Dr. Tia Minnis, Shantell Johnson, Sonovia Cartwright, Sherika Johnson Coleby; brothers: Jefferey Bethune, Alex Rolle, Artel Bethune, Terevis and Terran Rolle Funeral arrangements will be announced and a host of other relatives and friends. at a later date. He is survived by his brothers: Earlin, Dion (Linda), Andrew (Cindy) Knowles, Jason Knowles and Christopher Knowles; daughter: Aniska Kemp; son: Osbourne Smith; special friend: Lorenia Humes and Family and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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Funeral Services For Sheila Marie Sands, 73 of Major Road, Yellow Elder Gardens will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, 6th January, 2024 at Evangelistic Temple, Collins Avenue. Officiating will be Pastor Vaughn Cash assisted by other ministers of the gospel. Cremation will follow. Sheila was preceded in death by her parents: Rufus Sr. and Lucinda Sands; brother: Rudolph Bernard Sands; brother-in-law: George Seymour. Left to honor her legacy are her daughter: Sherrill Poitier; granddaughter: Summer Poitier; sisters: Julie Glover, Shirley Maycock, Carydah Sands, Jacqueline Seymour and Florence Rolle; brothers: Rufus Sands Jr., Peter Sands, Harry Sands and Joseph Romer; sister-in-law: Sandra Sands; brotherin-law: Douglas Dwight Glover; nieces: Thisha Glover, Shafena (Kellie) Brown (RBPF SGT. 2489 Montgomery L. Brown I), Tamara Sands-Pierre (Rock Pierre), Kristen Sands, Jordin Sands, Tiffany Sands, Josephine Romer, Catherine Romer, Celeste Romer-Sargeant, Juliette Rolle, Ludell Romer and Ingrid Romer; nephews: Dion Stuart, Eugene Ford, Joe Ford, Dr. Copelin Seymour (Anjanette Seymour), Jameel Sands, Keno Sands, Rufus Sands III, Julian Sargeant, Antonius Sands, Antonio Sands, Antonio LaFleur, Kwabend Maycock, Khalil Maycock, Clinton Romer, Javon Rolle, Oscar Rolle, Therence Davis, Tavaris Emanuel, Owen Romer and Leonardo Romer; first cousins: Herbie Clarke, Israel Clarke, Lydia Smith, Annis Smith, Clarence Smith, Esther Walker, Dudley Curtis, Violet Sands, Brenda Sands and Madeline Miller-Williamson; and a host of other relatives and special friends including: Rev. Dr. Vaughan Cash & Dr. Wendy Cash, Pastors Brian & Audra Bain, Chercovie Wells, Raynor Mervin Watkins, Heather Hunt, Lydia Watkins, Samantha Watson-Crooks, Shakira Davis, Debra Kelly, Avril Cooper, Ameia Taylor, Janice Mcfall, Myra Fuller, Michelle Reid, Michelle Grant, Valerie Newbold, Tenecia Smith, Gardina Ferguson, Derick Holt, Hubert Saunders, Denise Austin, Dorie Cash & Family, Lucy Watson & Family, Darnell Higgins & Family, Margaret Rolle & The Campbell Family, Desiree Peterson & The Cravat Family, Kimberly Ferguson & Family, Susan Hall & Family, Nicky Rahming & Family, and the entire Major Road & Yellow Elder Community Association Family, the Public Hospitals Authority Yellow-Bird Volunteer Auxiliary Family, the General Broker’s & Agents Family, Rhema International F.D.C Church Family and the Berea Theological University family. Special acknowledgments: Dr. Denia WatsonProvidence of the Luden Clinic, Dr. Devaughan Curling, Dr. Don Major, and the entire team at the Princess Margaret Hospital Oncology Center especially Nurse Judith Demeritte, the caring Nursing staff of the Princess Margaret Hospital’s Legacy and Medical Surgical East Wards especially Nurses Carey, Archer, Wheelan, Darling, Kemp, Newton and Sister Wood, her caregiver Ms. Stephanie Willory, Nurse Munnings of the Sister Sister Breast Cancer Support Group and the Cancer Society. May Her Soul Rest in Peace!
Friends may pay their last respects at Bethel Brothers Morticians & Crematorium, #44a Nassau Street on Friday, 5th January, 2024 from 10:00a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and at the church on Saturday, 6th January, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. until service time.
James Allen Roker, 87 of Rosalind Street, Chippingham will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, 5th January, 2024 at St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, Boyd Road. Officiating will be Monsignor Alfred C. Culmer assisted by other members of the clergy. Interment will follow in St. Joseph’s Church Cemetery, Boyd Road. He is survived by his daughters: Lisa Roker and Monique Roker-Smith; son: Dana Roker and their mother, Peggy Roker; son-in-law: Attorney Keod Smith (former Member of Parliament); granddaughters: Taneka Thompson, Ronisha Deveaux, Martine Laing, Makeda Smith and Arianne Roker; grandsons: Delanno Roker and Zadok Smith; great granddaughters: Zoe Cartwright and Miracle Young; sisters: Dorothea Dugoua of Canada and Teresa Bandelier; brother: William (Bill) Roker; cousin: Peter Roker; sisters-in-law: Elsa (Lassie) MacKenzie, Ruth and Patty Roker; brother-in-law: Noel Thompson Sr; nieces: Gina Bandelier, Sophee Roker, Woman Marine Ashanti Roker, Brenda Wilson of Atlanta USA, Netta Edwards of Fort Lauderdale USA and Attorney Tammie Knowles, Chazelle Johnson, Anna-Marie and Rose-Marie James; nephews: Bishop Anthony Roker, Robert Sands, Jason Roker of Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bernard and Werner Bandelier, Noel Thompson Jr., Dr. John (Jackques) Dugoua of Canada, Senior Lieutenant Themo Berkley, Mark, Tommy, Monty, Tasso, Chevaughann, Angelo and Scott Roker, Police Inspector John Roker and Retired Petty Officer Shayne Roker; nieces-in-law: Katrina Burrows, Neresa Bandelier, Shauna, Torry and D’Andrea Roker; grandnieces: Nyah, Bernae and Brianna Bandelier; Tomeisha, Tommell, Jade, Teja, Jayda, Kenjenice, and Nia-London Roker, Corell Sands, Kystle Bramboski of Orlando USA and Christine Johnson of New York USA and Dr. Alexis Roker-Rolle; grandnephews: Petty Officer Christopher Bandelier, Able Mechanic Vontez Bandelier, Naaman, and Nathan Bandelier, Brian Jr. and Ryan Sands, Steven Burrows, Jaden, Briohn and Brandon Roker, Gino Bastian of Orlando USA; great grandniece: Kylan Bandelier; great grandnephews: Vontez Bandelier Jr. and Giovanni Bastian of Orlando USA; close friend: Wendy Russell and a host of other relatives and friends. If we missed your name as a relative, acquaintance, or friend, we apologize for it was not intentional. May His Soul Rest in Peace! Friends may pay their last respects at Bethel Brothers Morticians & Crematorium, #44a Nassau Street on (TODAY) Thursday, 4th January, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and at the church on Friday, 5th January, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. until service time.
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Funeral Services For Alison Bloneva Garcia, 50
Arnold Brando Bain Jr., 56
of Babbs Lane will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, 7th January, 2024 at Hillview Seventh-day Adventist Church, Tonique William Darling Highway. Officiating will be Pastor Leonard Johnson assisted by other ministers of the gospel. Interment will follow Woodlawn Gardens, Soldier Road. Left to cherish her fond memories are her husband: John Garcia; daughters: Jodi, Sylvie, and Skyla-Grace Garcia; son: Jayson Garcia; mother: Bloneva Brown; sisters: Darnell Johnson, Samantha Rahming, Sophia Richardson, and Estelle Cherenfant; brothers: Terrel Curry and Daniel Johnson, Wendell Clarke; sister-in-law: Gwendolyn Garcia; brother-in-law: Amos Mark; nieces and nephew: Tamia Brown, Tiffany Brown, Terrel Brown, Jaela Brown, Taela Brown, Amy Mantock, and Sajelyn Meighan; grandnephew: Jachin Hyde; aunts: Dame Joan Sawyer, Eula Sawyer, Antoinette Sawyer, Harriet Butterfield, Gracelyn Ferguson, Branhilda and Ida Mae Brown, Emily Young, Laverne Henfield, Brenda Romer, and Cheryl Clarke, Janet Lightbourne; uncles: Franklin Young, Sr., William Romer, Kendal Lightbourne, Robert and Andrew Sawyer, and Basil Burrows; cousins: Khadijah Brown, Leonardo Selman, Sharnell Knowles, Lavardo and Chante Wilmott, Christopher and Ashley Moultrie, Jerrad Ferguson, Anita Ferguson, Nedra and Byron Stewart, Tony, Andrew, Dwight, and Michelle Butterfield, Godfrey Murphy Jr., Don and Debra Murphy, Marsha Hield-Murphy, Karla and Joereco Knowles, Sabrina and Clayton Clarke, Nakeesha and Jermaine Tunquest, Marlon and Sherecka Murphy, Pearline and Kirkwood Sears, Donell and Latoya Romer, and Harold and Rowena Romer, Pearline Sears & Kirkwood Sears Harold Romer Jr. & Rowena Romer, Juliette, Romeo, Carletto, and Devani Romer, Renée Russell, Trevor, Brian, and Kevin, Emily, Franklin Jr., Franchesska, Feliciana, Fabion, and Faron Young, Monica Charlton, Melrose Knowles, Derick Cooper, Winnie Ann Hart, Arthur Sawyer, Jr., Wayne Sawyer, Raymond Sawyer, Larry Sawyer, Ashley Sawyer, Samuel Sawyer, Mario Burrows, Avery Burrows, Owen Burrows, Judith Sawyer, Gladys Sawyer, Diahann Sawyer, Donna Fisher, Dale Sawyer, Andrea Sawyer, Thalia Sawyer, Oinka Rolle, Rosalyn Nottage, Shamara Burrows, and Robinique Russell and a host of other relatives and friends May Her Soul Rest in Peace! Friends may pay their last respects at Bethel Brothers Morticians & Crematorium, #44a Nassau Street on Saturday 6th January, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and at the church on Sunday, 7th January, 2024 from 12:00 noon. until service time.
of Cascarilla Street, Pinewood Gardens will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, 6th January, 2024 at Holy Family Catholic Church, Robinson and Claridge Roads. Officiating will be Fr. Jay Cartwright, Monsignor Alfred C. Culmer and Deacon D’Arcy. Interment will follow in the Catholic Cemetery, Tyler Street. Left to cherish his fond memories are his children: Brendia & Brando Bain; parents: Arnold Sr. & Fiordelisa Bain; brother: Clint Bain; mother of children: Roselda Stuart-Bain; uncles: Hon. K. Neville Adderley, Patrick Adderley and Alfred Adderley; aunts: Sarah Collie, Lynda Williams, Gabriella Adderley and Valricka Bain; cousins: Michelle Reckley (John), Reneé Reid (Orville), Nadia Trider (Ken), Andrea McQuay (Norman), Andre Adderley, Anthony Adderley (Sheryl), Kevin Adderley (Nadia), Aneta Burnside nee Collie (Jermaine), Vanessa Feaster née Collie (Dominic), Ethan, Edwin, Matthew & Jason Rolle, Millicent Adderley, Amanda & Jessica Outten, Lance James, Harrilyn Johnson (Talbot) and Chelsea Williams; godparents: Angelica Davis and Andrew Ferguson; other relatives and friends: Monsignor Alfred C. Culmer, Fr. Jay Cartwright, Deacon D’Arcy Rahming & the Holy Family Catholic Church Family, Don Goodman Sr., Duane Ellis, Julie Christie, Ridgeland Park Family, Water & Sewerage Corporation Family, One Family Junkanoo Group, The Bahamas Association of Certified Officials (B.A.C.O.) Family, The Bombers Football Team Family, The Government High School (G.H.S.) Class of 1985, Nurses and Doctors of Princess Margaret Hospital, and the following families: The Adderley Family of Florida, Andrews, Cargill, Dean, Carter, Dorsette, Edgecombe, Hodge, Milbury, Minnis, Moultrie, Wallace, Lockhart and Thompson Families. May His Soul Rest in Peace! Friends may pay their last respects at Bethel Brothers Morticians & Crematorium, #44a Nassau Street on Friday, 5th January, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and at the church on Saturday, 6th January, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. until service time.
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Funeral Services For Adele Elizabeth Thompson, 84
Barbara Verlaine Smith, 79
of Bunttings Avenue, Polhemus Gardens will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, 9th January, 2024 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Boyd Road. Officiating will be Monsignor Alfred Culmer and Robert Simms assisted by other members of the clergy. Interment will follow the Catholic Cemetery, Tyler Street.
of Prince Lane off Peter Avenue, Gleniston Gardens and formerly of Exuma will be held at 12:00 noon on Thursday, 11th January, 2024 at St. Agnes Anglican Church, Baillou Hill Road. Officiating will be The Venerable Archdeacon Keith N. Cartwright assisted by other members of the clergy. Interment will follow in St. Agnes Cemetery, Nassau Street.
Left to cherish her fond memories are her husband: Noel Thompson Sr.; son: Noel (Noey) Thompson; grandchildren: Krystle and Stephen Bamberski, and Christine Johnson; great grandchildren: Ryan, Owen, Erik, Andrew and Adam Bamberski; sisters: Dorothea Dugoua of Montreal, and Teresa Bandelier; brother: William Roker; sisters-in-law: Ruth Roker, Patricia Roker and Della Roker of Freeport; nephews: Bernard Bandelier, Werner Bandelier, Thomas Roker Jr., Montgomery Roker, Tasso Roker, Sgt. Johnny Roker of RBPF, Dr. Jean-Jacque Dugoua of Toronto, Jason Roker of Freeport, Dino Roker, Bishop Anthony Roker, Robert Sands, Garth Reynolds of Tampa, Kipling Reynolds of Ohio, and Angelo Roker; grand nephews: Gino Bastian of Orlando, Petty Officer Christopher Bandelier of RBDF, Vontez Bandelier of RBDF, Naaman and Nathan Bandelier, and Stephen Burrows; nephews in-law: Jason Edwards of Fort Lauderdale, Perry Gilbert of Freeport and Koed Smith LLB; nieces: Gina Bandelier, Monique Smith, Lisa Roker, Brenda Wilson of Georgia, Ashanti Roker of RBDF, Yvnetta Edwards of Fort Lauderdale, Sophia Gilbert of Freeport, Pamela Alpert of Tampa, Jay Townsend of California, Lynn Vinez of Indiana, and Marie-Chantel of Montreal; nieces-in-law: Neressa Bandelier, Ph.D., Brendalee Roker of Freeport, Janis Reynolds of Tampa and Shawna Roker; grand nieces: Nyah Bandelier, Martine Laing, Kailynn Bandelier, Sharnett Roker of Georgia, Bernia and Bernae Bandelier; and a host of other relatives and friends. The family wishes to extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who provided support during our time of need. We offer special thanks to: Dr. Agreta Eneas-Carey from W. V. Eneas Medical Clinic and Dr. Ricardo Davis from the Private Surgical Ward at Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH). Our appreciation also goes to the dedicated Nursing Staff of the PMH Private Surgical Ward. We are deeply grateful to Rev. Msgr. Simeon Roberts of St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church and Rev. Msgr. Alfred Culmer of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church for their spiritual support. Additionally, we thank Bethel Brothers Morticians for their professional services.
Left to cherish her fond memories are her daughter: Christa Grant; grandchildren: Cassidy Clarke, Carsean (Jameka) Clarke; adopted children: Theresa (Lenardo) Simmons and Tina Kemp; adopted grandchildren: Antonio Williams, Jamaal Smith, Shania and Shane Fowler; great grandchildren: Acadia Williams, Cartyr and Jordyn Clarke; adopted sisters: Ethel Brown and Mena Grant; nieces and nephews: Patricia (Neko) Meicholas, Antionette (Carlton) Cartwright, Carla Glinton, Carl (Vashti) Glinton, Darren Smith, Michelle Malcolm, Alva (Bridgette) Smith, Kenneth, Perry, Bernadette, Marvin (Vanria) Smith, Adrian and Rev. Patrick Smith, Eshell Cooper, Marsha (Danny) Wilburn, Patrice (Ira) Bethell, Hubert E. Storr (Catherine), Gary (Veronica) Storr, Michael (Chirice) Storr, Lorraine (Stencil) Ferguson, Cassandra (Floyd) Bowles, Winifred Munroe, Gertrude (Don) Symonette, Michael (Karen) Smith, Anthony Smith, Debra Coleby, Bridgette (Wenzil) Hanna, Charmaine (Matthew) Edgecombe, Valentino (Nicola) Smith, Tara Smith, Kevin (Latoya) Smith, Ira (Terlika) Smith, Shenica (Stephen) Smith, Marcia McMorris, Verna, Duke Smith Jr. Wendel (Kayla) Smith, Lolita, Sharon, Paulette and Gregory Smith, Marie Rahming, Gloria Gantaume, Mersay, Rose Marie and Geoffrey Major, Keith (Carmen) Smith, Maxine Wilson, Marva (Richard) Brown, Gary (Gemma) Smith, Michael (Carla) Smith, Margaret Ann (Robert) Bassett, Maude Patrick, Cecile (Torsten) Kowohl, Chelsea (Percy) Kemp, Mauricia Ingraham, Mario Lorne Smith, Elthenia and Teaneea Brown and Alexandria Bullard; grand nieces and nephews too numerous to mention; extended family and friends including: Archdeacon Keith Cartwright and the St. Agnes Parish family, Father I. Ranfurley Brown, Father Eric Miller, Father Dave Thomas, The Hon. Fred Mitchell, M.P., Sir Arthur and Lady Joan Foulkes, Kimberley Higgs Archer, Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Gomez and family, Victor Hutchenson, Dorothy Horton, Stephanie, Pandora and Debbie Johnson, Debbie Strachan, Marie Poitier, Kett Kemp and Family, Rissa and Alexandria Simms, Patrice Miller and family, Mrs. Albertha Hall and family, Becky Knowles and family, Faculty and staff of PACE, Carsean Clarke Sr., Elliott Minns and family, Sherry Johnson and family, Patricia Rolle and Jackie Knowles.
May Her Soul Rest in Peace!
May His Soul Rest in Peace!
Friends may pay their last respects at Bethel Brothers Morticians & Crematorium, #44a Nassau Street on Monday, 8th January, 2024 from 12:00 noon. to 5:00 p.m. and at the church on Tuesday, 9th January, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. until service time.
NO VIEWING AT THE CHURCH. Friends may pay their last respects at Bethel Brothers Morticians & Crematorium, #44a Nassau Street on Tuesday, 9th January, 2024 from 12:00noon. to 6:00 p.m.
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Funeral Service For Cleveland Stuart, 86 of Woodland Way, Winton Heights and formerly of Orange Creek, Cat Island will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, 5th January, 2024 at Centerville Seventh-day Adventist Church, Centerville. Officiating will be Pastor Barrington Brennen assisted by other ministers of the gospel. Interment will follow in Lakeview Memorial Gardens and Mausoleum, J.F.K Drive and Gladstone Road. Cleveland was preceded in death by his loving and devoted wife of 48 years: Matilda Stuart; his beloved sister: Alice Stubbs; his exuberant daughter: Erica Stuart, his beloved grandson: Linden Stuart and dear nephews: Kendal and Charles Stubbs. He will forever be remembered and live in the hearts of his children: Ricardo Stuart, W. Renae McKay, Eulease Stuart-Johnson, Christine James, Lindburgh and Terrell Stuart; adopted sons: Edward Symonette and Harrison Moxey; son-in-law: Bishop Chadwick L. James I; cherished sister-in-law: Gwendolyn Smith Brice; daughters-in-law: Laura and Carla Stuart; sisters-in-law: Gwenith and Sylvia Smith; grandchildren: Brynae McKay; Chadwick II, Chadwin, and Chad-Vaughn James; Ricardo and Rickelle Stuart; Sanchez and Kristjan Johnson; Lindburgh Peneil and Linae Stuart; great grandchildren: Raegan Brown and Zion James; nieces and nephews: William and Crystal Stubbs and family; Merle and Franklin Sands, Irene and Carolyn Stubbs, Cyril Taylor, Viola and Herbert Lightbourne, Duke and Erma Stubbs, Curlene McQueen, Henry Grant, Gloria Butler and family, Francine Rolle and family, Ethlyn Nixon and family, Patrick, Anthony, Wayne, Lynden, Pamela, and Paula Curtis and their respective families, Verna Lewis and family, The family of the late Laverne McPhee, Stephanie Edwards and family, Andrea Francis and family, Paulette Godet and family, Bernadette Rolle and family, Bradley Russell and family, Diana and Tenille Smith, Janiece, Kingsley, Jerome, Thomas, Kelson and Tameka Smith and their respective families, grandnieces and nephews: Jerome and Lateca Stubbs, Omar Stubbs, Shera and Jonathan McMinns, Ethnie Stubbs, Dwayne and Marcia Seymour, Dwight Seymour, Deon Curtis, Renaldo, Tamara Stubbs, Rashan, Stacie, Mario, Khrizma, Kishel and Kayvon Stubbs, Clyde Taylor and family, Christophe Gibson, Sergio Clarke and family, Anthony and Callin Capron and their families, Anthea Poitier and family, Duke Jr. and Devaughn Stubbs, Patricia Hamilton and family, Violet Brown and family; other relatives and friends: Nathalie and Edgar Bonimy and family, Althemeze Carey and family, Carolyn Stubbs and family, Holbrook Stuart and family, Reuben Stuart and family, Octavius Stuart and family, Florinda and C. K. Smith and their respective families, Milton Newbold and family, Cathleen and Helena Stubbs and their respective families, Olivia Bowles and family, Laura Edwards and family, Annie Burrows and family, Clayton Stuart and
family, The Stuart, Bowles, Stubbs and Newbold families from Orange Creek, William Poitier and family, Joe Stubbs and family, Sharlamae and Philip Stubbs and family, Elijah and Sherry, Charles and Judy, Benjamin and Cyprianna, Whitney, Alfred, Kenneth and Alma, Annamae Brice and their respective families, Helen Thompson and family, Patrice Dames and family, The family of the late Warren Brice, Brenda McKenzie and family, Essiemae McIntosh and family, Rufus, Vincent, Michael and Janice Curry and their respective families, Vanria and Cleophas Gibson and family, Sheila and Enos Mackey and family, Hannah Brice and family, The Right Honourable Pastor Philip Bethel JP and family, Alice Stuart and family, Gia Smith and family, Dr. Damian Archer and family, Brendan Davis and family, Dr. Kevin Bowe and family, Christine Curry-Wong and family, James and Martha Wallace and family, Michael Wisseh and family, Herbert ‘Skilly’ Marshall and family, Felix and Mary Musgrove and family, Rachel Culmer and family, Effie Burrows and family, Deborah McKinney and family, Gidget Bullard-Turnquest and family; Robert and Ron Munroe; Sharazad Pickstock and family; Elijah Charlton and family; Theresa Neely and family; Dave Seymour and family; Colin ‘CB’ Burrows; Estene Ulys and family; Jacqueline Moss and family; Minerva Edwards and family; Cecil Brown and family; Peter Mortimer and family; Danny Knowles and family; Becky Ebanks and family; the staff of Stuart’s Bus Service; Stuart’s Tour & Travel Service; McKay, Culmer & Associates; Complete Auto & Air-Conditioning; Cjay’s Bahamian Deli; Shell Harold Road and Wulff Road service stations; Mekaddish Ministries International Inc. and other family and friends, too numerous to mention. May His Soul Rest in Peace! Friends may pay their last respects at Bethel Brothers Morticians & Crematorium, #44a Nassau Street on (TODAY) Thursday, 4th January, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and at the church on Friday, 5th January, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. until service time.
Death Notice For
Rosie Gaylene Lowe Malone, 63 of Rock Sound, Eleuthera and formerly of Marsh Harbour, Abaco, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Sunday, December 24th, 2023. She is survived by her husband: Anthony Leary; sons: Carlos, Dana, and Martin Malone; grandchild: Trinity Malone; mother: Besie Pinder; step father: Thomas Pinder; sisters: Lenora Rolle and Sheila Ruzicka; brothers: Calvin and Danny Pinder; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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Sir. Winston Davis, 94 affectionately called “Tappy”
Elsie Louisa Matthew, 81 of Sea Breeze Blvd and formerly of St. Kitts, West Indies died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Sunday, December 31st, 2023. She is survived by her husband: Henry Matthew; daughter: Lisa Burrows; son: Julian Philmore Matthew and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements will announced at a later date.
of Davis Street, Oakes Field will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, 6th January, 2024 at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, West Hill Street. Officiating will be His Grace, The Most Reverend Patrick C. Pinder, S.T.D., C.M.G., K.C. *H.S., Archbishop of Nassau, Concelebrants: Priests of the Archdiocese of Nassau, Fr. Glen Nixon and Fr. Devereaux King. Interment will follow in the Catholic Cemetery, Infant View Road. Left to cherish his fond memories are his children: Patrick Davis, Dr. Linda A. Davis, Maria Férère (Dr. Harry Férère), Kathy Davis (Trevor Sands), Philip Davis (Susan Davis) and Monique Cooper (Farion Cooper Sr.); grandchildren: Kyle and Amiel Ingraham, Dr. Shari Férère (Alexander Smith), Marc Férère, Philip Davis Jr., Winston Davis, Farion Cooper, Jr. and Dante Cooper; numerous relatives and godchildren: The families of the late Sir Cyrus Ulysses and Hilda Davis, the late Gilbert and Cora Davis, the late Lucius Davis, the late Donald W. and Dolores Davis, the late Ivy Colebrooke, the late Corrine and Ralph Bartlett, the late Edith and Hugh Campbell, the late Harold and Veronica DeGregory, the late Anthony and Melly Dillett, and the late Richard and Althea McCartney; numerous friends: Sisters of St Martin Monastery, Imperial Life (Colina); special thanks: Archbishop Patrick Pinder, S.T.D., Rev. Fr. Glenn Nixon, Rev. Fr. Devereaux King, members of St. Francis Xavier’s Cathedral and other members of the Catholic Diocese; Doctors: Agreta Eneas-Carey and Doctors and Healthcare Staff at Doctors Hospital; caregivers: Sylvia Paige, Carmen Watkins, Shanika Foster and Jenfilia Petit. Friends may pay their last respects at Bethel Brothers Morticians & Crematorium, #44a Nassau Street on Friday, 5th January, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and at the church on Saturday, 6th January, 2024 from 1:00 p.m. until service time.
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Dottlee Diane Johnson, 73 of Victor Road, Coral Harbor died at her residence on Friday, December 22nd, 2023. She is survived by her daughter: Ruthmae Brown; sons: Berkley and Kevin Johnson and Alfred Brown; sisters: Mariletha Thompson and Evelyn Johnson; grandchildren: Al’Dehro and Kaliah Brown, Mekyle and Moriah Johnson, Kieran (Jody) and Kieron Forbes; great grandchildren: Kieran Jr. and Ky-Mani Forbes; brothers: Elkin Jr. Rollington, Hartley and Philip Johnson; aunts: Muriel and Willamae Darling, Lee Johnson and Mary Pratt; uncles: Solomon Jr. and David Johnson (Atlanta Georgia) and Olmond Beneby (Miami Fl.) and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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Funeral Services For Hon. Floyd C. Watkins, 74
Attorney, Former Member of Parliament a resident of Marlin Drive, passed away on Friday, December 22, 2023. He was pre-deceased by his father: Carl R. Watkins, Sr.; mother: Rebecca L. Watkins; sister: Vera Watkins-Miller; brother: Cecil Watkins. Left to cherish his fond memories and continue his legacy are his children: Frantz Watkins, Kristy (Jamaal) Kenny, and Floyd Watkins, Jr.; grandchildren: Skylar Cartwright, Khyale Watkins, Jai, Imai and Anae Kenny; brothers: Henry (Florene) Presley-Watkins, Leo Watkins, Dwight Watkins and Carl (Monica) Watkins, Jr.; sisters: Linda Evans, Carmetta Watkins, Jacqueline (Paul) Johnson, Valeria (Leafred, Sr.) Rolle, Carlotta Watkins and Princess Williams; nephews: Michael Presley; K. Tyson (Keisha) Miller and Verdi (Charmaine) Miller; Clement (Gissell), Leon, Everton, and Lamar Watkins; Atty. Cilis (Atty. Nicole) Watkins and Carl Watkins III; ASP Marcus Evans and Insp. Meko (Krystal) Evans; Richardo (Shadae) Brown; Jacobi and Jehu Johnson; LeaFred Jr., and LeaValdo Rolle; and Cpl. 3570 Thomas Hairston; nieces: Denise Presley; Almetté MillerAgledor (Bob, Sr.); Kenisha Watkins; Natalie Watkins, Atty. Gizelle (Cory, Sr.) DaCosta, and Selina Watkins; Lynelle (Kelvin, Sr.) Jones; Richelle and Richette Brown; Jayshree Johnson, Jayvonya (Lamar) Bevans, and Jayaundra Johnson; LaTanya Rolle, LaKeisha Rolle, Atty. LaRissa Rolle and LaCarla Rolle; and Riché Rolle; grand-nephews: Bob Jr., and Eli; Shamel and Adrian; Leon Jr.; Lamar Jr., and Isaiah; Nathan, Connor, and Collin; Xavier and Cory Jr; Mekei; Kelvin Jr; Jude and Rashawn; Santreyo; and Rivair Brown and Keron Jr.; grandnieces: Tyra, Danielle and Marlee; Teylani; Tamia; Jordynn; Renée and Ashley; Nia and Naomi; Zorina; La’Mya and Lailah; Meka; Kaprilyn; Judea, Ri’Annah and Denira; Sanara, Aryanna and Sa’Leah; Embi; and Kamil and Kamari; aunt: Naomi Whyms; first cousins and their families: Cynthia Wells, Delison Headley, Rev. Wendy Cash, Melanie Hanna, Philip, Mervin, Raymond, and Rev. Gary Watkins, and Gloria Knowles; Geoffrey Watkins; the late Mavis Holmes-Hanek; the late V. Eugene Watkins; Shirley Henfield, Rupert and Deborah Watkins; Christopher, Shedrach, and Gary Johnson, Gloria Gibson, China Ferguson; Princess Farrington, Leo, Rudy, Lynden, Garland, Charlene, Helena, and Daron Whyms; Dodrick Bain, and Precious Henfield; extended relatives, friends and their families including: Vera Watkins, Rev. Kenris Carey, Audrey, Earl, Levarity, and Steven Deveaux, Constance Munnings, and Deveral Ferguson, and the late Patricia Sawyer; the late Ophelia Munnings; Shirley Smith, Agatha and Sandra Newton, and Hugh Solomon; the descendants of George and Ilene Astwood, Chelsea Cartwright and family, Joyanne Knowles, Derek Clarke; close friends including: Albert Archer and family, Danny and Patricia Strachan and family, James Smith and family, Anthony McKinney, and the Arawak Cay Community; families of the
late A. Baltron Archer family, Fred Neely, Dan Knowles, Nurse Edna Turner, Christine Fountain, and Joyce Bannister; also, the Mortimer, Hepburn, and Humes families, the Staniard Creek, Andros community, Chippingham community, Boyd-Subdivision community. We apologize to any loved ones whose names may not have been mentioned. We would like you to know that it was not intentionally forgotten. A special thank you to: Dr. Nicolas Burrows, Dr. Eddison Thompson, Dr. Donnovan Williamson, and the Nurosurgery Team and Staff at the Princess Margaret Hospital for going above and beyond the call of duty. At his request, there will be no viewing, memorial, or funeral service.
Racilien Jean, 76 a resident of Thompson Lane & formerly of Anse-a-Foleur, Haiti, will be held at Our Lady’s Roman Catholic Church, Deveaux Street on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. Officiating will be Fr. Wid Andy Beniste, s.m.m. Cremation follows. Left to cherish his memories are his wife: Erith Jean; daughters: Sherline Moss, Marie Dorsett, Walkinsia Jean; son: Evenson Charlot; sons-in-law: Michael Moss, Daryl Dorsett; grandchildren: Shelton, Riccardo, Shevenique, Travis & Marvens Charlot, Ayden & Syara Moss, Kamron Henfield, Daryl Dorsette Jr., Ava Rolle; siblings: Adilia Pierre, Louise Jean; brother-in-law: Louis (Rosanne) Charlot; sisters-in-law: Lauretta Charlot, Adelrose (Alcide) Gustave, Uranie (Jean) Alexis; nieces and spouses: Inelta St. Louis, Louise Eva (John) Louis, Rose Nancy Charlot, Ashley Gustave, Ludnie Baine, Magalie Toussaint, Issana Joseph (Occilien) Tulien, Jessika (Anthony) Rigby, Cynthia & Frankie Youte; nephews and spouses: Bens St. Louis, Frantz (Kisha) Charlot, Lawrence, Louvans, Loudson & Marcus Charlot, Loubensky Baine, Radney Gustave, Issalien (Rosena) Joseph, Thompson (Leandira) Toussaint, Frankie YouTube (Teia Culmer), Michael and Bernes Toussaint; grand nephews and nieces: Fordeline, Wedly, Lucan, Lutheran, Lubenson, Luwesson, Lorna, Dawensky, Newocha, MaxTervens, Wen-Kacha, Mars, Tomineka, Thompson Jr., Tiffany, Tyler, Tianna, Tayvhon, Tahilyah, Tamela, Tyreek, Kayanna, Michael Jr. , ToniMarie, Angelo, Pablo, Shanique, Frankie Jr., Jayden, Bryan, Brandon, Blake, Jamesky, Janayah, Hadassah, Jaymilcars, Jaylen, Allisyn; great grandniece: Evelyn; other relatives and friends: Nosius Azor, William Jacques, Donald Alexander, Charlot Family, Bernard Family, Dorvil Family, Jean-Noel Family, Simon Family, Charmaine Benjamin & Family, Toussaint Family, Thompson Lane Family, Strachan’s Corner Family, Gibbs Corner Family, and others too numerous to mention. Friends may pay their last respects at Demeritte’s Funeral Home, Market Street from 10-6:00pm on Friday and on Saturday at the church from 9:00am until service time.
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Perry Gordon Strachan, 72
a resident of Blueberry Hill, Fox Hill & formerly of United Estates, San Salvador, will be held at St. Anselm’s Catholic Church, Bernard Road on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. Officiating will be Fr. Noel Clarke, Fr. Reginald Demeritte & Deacon Rev. Mr. Ricardo Demeritte. Interment follows in St. Anselm’s Cemetery. He was predeceased by his sons: Sergio and Sacha Strachan; father: Bertram Strachan; mother: Hester Eulease Storr; step mother: Edith Strachan; brothers: Courtney and Anthony Strachan, Ronald and Kenneth Storr and Edbert Jones; sister: Branhilda Bain. Left to cherish his precious memories are his wife: Rosalie “Gigi” Strachan; daughter: Perrika (Glen) Strachan-Curry; grandchildren: Azasha Strachan, Geanno and Sicario Curry; grand-dog: Fendi; sisters: Eula (Patrick) Edwards, Lily (Michael) Knowles, Betty (Quincy) Poitier and Velda Knowles; adopted sister: Lynn Russell; brother: Carlton Strachan; adopted brother: Graylin Bowe; brothers and sisters-in-law: William (Carolyn), Benjamin (Olimae), Fr. Reginald and Jason Demeritte, Lorie, Stacyie, Shanna, Nickiya Demeritte and Jewelann Bethel; aunts: Vivian Joseph and Sarah Storr; nieces: Kyron, Michaela, and Zandra Strachan, Flora (Ricardo) Moss, Antoinette (Eric) Wilmott, Lakishma (George) Cooper, Victoria Williams, Alexis (Orlando) Scott, Denise, Lynette Bain, Celestine, Paulette, Maureen and Felice Storr, Nichola and Uguetha Strachan, Sheniqua (Christopher) Strachan, Wakeisha Demeritte, Dee Autra Rose, Derece Thompson, Ashley (Antonio) Munroe, Brinae Walkes, Taunya Chea, Glenisha Albury; nephews: Granlin “PJ” (Ikena) Edwards, Ian (Denisha) Edwards, Luigi Young, Tristan and Zachary Knowles, Michael “Keno” Major, Quincy (Rosi) Poitier Jr., Christano and O’Neal Johnson, Deron Williams, Ivan, Carlton Jr., Raython, and Torin Strachan, Shane (Janna), Stephen (Juliette), Sharrod (Camille), Akeem, Elvardo, Deangelo, Derrick, Perez and Jermaine Demeritte, Reno Mackey, Derin Clarke, Chino Price, Thomas Cooper, Jr., Darvid Moss, Jamaal Bethel, Clemson Edgecombe; numerous grandnieces and nephews; other relatives and friends including: Families of the Late Milo, Bestel, Morley and David Strachan, Gloria Demeritte, Ola Rahming, Samuel “Sam” and Joseph “Joe” Hepburn. Regina (Ricardo) Bonaby, Pamela Storr and Family, Rev. Dexter & Herma McDonald and Family, Gwen (Idris) Reid and Family, Mary (Rev Joseph) Mycklewhyte and Family, Louis Dames and Family, Jackie Bowe-Hall and Family, Rev. Johnathon Knowles and Family, David Ward and Family, Esther Polhemus and Family, Jennifer Storr, Era
Thompson and Family, Alex Joseph, Jasmine, Maxwell, Simeon and Barry Storr, Yvette Evans and Family, Debbie Pierre and Family, Cherly, Michael and Walter Ramsey, Jefferson, Darnell, Burlin, Wellington, Juliette, Mariette and Sonia Storr, Clarice (Lyrone) Gibson, Verona Joseph, Betsy Morris and Family, Rev. Miriam Roker, Christina (Dr. Vincent) Nwosa, Linda Demeritte and Family, Jacinta White and Family, Wendy Bain and Family, The Edgecombe Family, Maria Demeritte and Family, Nancy Wilmott and Family, Claudia King and Family, Sheila Hepburn and Family, Tamu and Koji McKinney, Lennis and Keva Woods, Rose Burton, Mary Burrows, Cherry Missick and Family, Paula Balfour and Family, Joy Smith and Family, Lakeina Cambridge and Family, Hiram Culmer, Joy Smith and Family, Verdell Ferguson and Family, Penny Newbold and Family, Rev. Julia Bain and Family, Richard Bain II, Linda Lafleur and Family, Judy Bethel and Family, Marissa Mason and Family, neighborhood friends of Centerville, The Burrows Family, The Smith Family, The Christie Family, Darling Family, Carey Family, Hudson Family, Godet Family, Rupert and Patrick Smith, Michael Hudson, Lorenzo Gibson, The Russell Family of Grand Bahama, Staff of Avis Rental Car Co., especially Mr. Roberts, St. Anselm’s Church Family, Fr. Noel Clarke, Deacon Ricardo Demeritte, Hon. Fred Mitchell, Commonwealth Bank Ltd., CB Plaza Branch, The Fox Hill Community, Blue Berry Hill Community, and many others too numerous to mention. We sincerely apologize to those persons whose names we did not remember. Friends may pay their last respects at Demeritte’s Funeral Home, Market Street from 10-6:00 p.m. on Friday and on Saturday at the church from 9:00 a.m. until service time.
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Minister Leanna Sandra Davis Knowles-Moss, 73 a resident of Margaret Lane, Garden Hills #3 & formerly of The Hermitage, Exuma, died at PMH on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. She is survived by her husband: Deacon Vernalsha Moss; 3 daughters: Lucinda McQueen, Joanna Knowles & Michelle Davis; 1 son: Ishmael Knowles; numerous grand & great grandchildren & a host of other relatives & friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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Funeral Services For Iris Remanda Culmer-Goodman, 90 a resident of #17 Wilson Street & formerly of Hatchet Bay, Eleuthera, will be held at Transfiguration Baptist Church, Market & Vesey Streets on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Rev’d Dr. Stephen E. Thompson, assisted by Rev’d Bazil McDonald, Rev’d Sherma Bowe & other Ministers of Religion. Interment follows in Eastern Cemetery, Shirley Street. Remanda was preceded in death by her father: Herbert Culmer; mother: Naomi Louise Culmer Dean; step father: Carl Dean; brother: Ivan Miller; daughter: Sabrina M. Baker; son: Robert George Wilson; grandsons: D’argo McIntosh and Emico Russell; grand daughter: Lolitha Albertha Gonzalez; great great grandson: Ainsley Russell; great great grand daughter: D’asha McIntosh; grandsons-in-law: Elkanah BainPercival Perpall, Mark Attfield; nephews: Wayne Miller, Maynard Miller; niece: Mermagale Miller She will always remain in the hearts of her sons: Oswald Benjamin Goodman (Decatur Georgia, U.S.A); adopted sons: Austin Benjamin Goodman (Lil Junior); daughters: Shonalee Yvonne Goodman-Griffin, Tamara “Tammy” Ramsey (daughter and granddaughter) , Iris HannaGoodman, Julietta Johnson Wilson/Hatchet Bay, Minister Pamela Goodman-Hart; grandsons: James Wilson Sands, David Williams, Peter Meadows Jr., Roman Nicolls Jr.; granddaughters: Angelique D. Griffin, Louise Goodman Bain, Tamara Ramsey, Bernicka Meadows, Dorette Goodman, Lateishia Goodman-Dean, Latara Godman-Virgill, Angel & Chiquita Goodman (Atlanta Georgia), Aeisha and Ashlon Baker, Lashan Attfield, Britney and Robinique Wilson; great grandsons: Maleek & Kenna Perpall (North Carolina), Patrico & Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Basden, Torreano, Kyle & Kyrel Dean, Travis Knowles, Tellis, Zion and Diego Virgill, Keino Nabbie Jr, Peter Meadows III, De-Argo McIntosh, Clarence Dean III, Ayden Arthur, Xavier & Lorenzo Gonzalez; great grand daughters: Lakell, Michaella, Latoya Perpall, Tyeisha & Raquel (Atlanta Georgia), Aaliyah Knowles, Lakeisha Dean, Ahejah Russell, Sharetha & Jameisha Sands (Hatchet Bay, Eleuthera), Destiney Meadows, D’ashja Smith, Briana Gonzalez, Chazea Carey & Autumn Attfield; great great grand daughter: Myla Perpall; great great grandson: Aahmari Russell; niece: Jennymae & Gordon Kemp (H.B Eleuthera); grand niece: Dawn; cousins: Etta Sweeting, Shirley Allen, Millicent Miller & Sally Dill, Culmer’s Clan and Hiram Johnson (North Carolina); adopted children: Mr. & Mrs. Peter & Stephanie Meadows, Mrs. Olga Stubbs, Theresa Mortimer, Mr. Larry Stubbs, Ms. Janet Newbold, Mr. George Newbold,
Wilma Rolle, Mrs. Helen Butler, Mrs. Gloria Lightbourne, The Hamilton Sisters, Sonya Roberts & family, Tanya Roberts-Fox, Mr. & Mrs. Sterling & family, Francis & Johnny Strachan, Miriam Gooding, Julia Storr & family, Dec. Sandra Gibson, Judith Hepburn, Grace Rolle, Mark Wallen, Cynthia Maynard, Kayla Nixon, Bernedette Smith, Virginia Moss, Ian & Sonia Thomas, Carla Anderson, Benjamin Bain, Gloria Rolle, Mary Rolle, Reginald & Sherrell Turnquest, Savannah Mills, Sherilyn Forbes, Narrisa Penn, Nikimba & Sheanda Johnson, Narell Paradza; other family & friends: Rev. Dr. Stephen Thompson, Rev. Basil Johnson, Rev. Brazil & Christine McDonald, Rev. Sherma Bowe, Rev. Alphonso & Dec. Patricia Newry, Rev. Colin & Christine Thompson, Dec. Phillip & Clarabell Cooper, Dec. Peter Young, Dec. Antoinette Sands, Dec. Ethell Bowe, Dec. Ena Mackey, Dec. Rawson & Rhonda McDonald, Ingrid Sears, Renbert Mortimer, Ms. Dorothy, Vernell Musgrove, Mrs. Eldora Bonimy, Patsy Johnson, Patsy Bowleg, Shantell King, Peggy, Enerie & Melinda Scriven, Brenda & Coy, Allison “Alie” Bethel, Clarence Woodside, Latonya Brown Taniqua Carey, Raquell Hall & family, Anthony Pinder, Transfiguration Baptist Church Family, Prayer Band, Mrs. Michelle Cartwight, Colina Insurance Ltd Group & Health Benefits Dept, Adrian Beckles, Daryl Charlot, Rico Charlton, Dr. Nicolas Fox & Indira Grimes, T. G. Glover P.D.R. School Family, Member of Parliament Bain & Grants Town Wade Watson, The Brown, Goodman, Johnson, Dean, Scavellas and Ranger families (H.B Eleuthera), The Hatchet Bay Family, Wilson Street family and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention. Friends may pay their last respects at Demeritte’s Funeral Home, Market Street from 10-6:00 p.m. on Friday and on Saturday at the church from 10:00 a.m. until service time.
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Merrol Juliet Forbes, 61
a resident of Pride Estates #3 & formerly of Hatchet Bay, Eleuthera, died at PMH on December 27, 2023. She is survived by her mother: Eulean Johnson; 3 sons: Kingsley Forbes Jr., McKien & Falarno Forbes; daughter-inlaw: Johcovia Forbes; 2 grandchildren: Phoenix and Summer Forbes; 4 sisters: Iris Thompson, Julietta Wilson, Arnieth Lee & Felicia Thurston; 3 brothers: Rev. Perry Johnson, Harvey & Nathaniel Johnson; 3 aunts: Rev. Cathleen Neely, Pastor Fredrica Johnson & Susan McHardy; numerous nieces & nephews & a host of other relatives & friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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Friends may pay their last respects at Demeritte’s Funeral Home, Market Street from 10-6:00 p.m. on Friday and on a resident of Flamingo Gardens & formerly of St. Catherine, Jamaica, Saturday at the church from 9:00 a.m. until service time. will be held at Rhodes Memorial Methodist Church, Montrose Death Notice For Avenue on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. Officiating will be Bishop Theophilus Rolle. Interment follows in Southern Cemetery, Cowpen & Spikenard Roads. a resident of #18 Cyprus Court, Elizabeth Estates & formerly of Left to cherish his fond memories Clarence Town, Long Island, died at are his loving wife: Rowena Johnson her residence on Monday, January 1, McLean; sons: Claude, Corey, Jermaine, Justice and Connell; 2024. daughters: Jeuwell McLean and Malissa McLean Morley (Raymond); grandchildren: Kimberley, Jason, Rashmar, Jermaine Jr., Justice, Jory, Jashaun, Jeremiah, Kymarn, She is survived by her 1 daughter: Vonetta Johnson; 1 son: Kyona, Kymiah, Kyro, Camere, Breanna, Jessica and Isiah Raynard Edgecombe; 6 grandchildren; 3 sisters: Janet Morley, Colissa Russell, Ednol, Leonardo, Javonka, Abigail, Lightbourne, Lolamae Rolle & Alana Smith; 4 brothers: Shaniqua, Krispin, Travon; brothers: Tony and Washington; Reginald, John, Anthony & Baldwin Rigby; numerous nieces step children: Tafari and Trevor Saunders, Nekera Saunders & nephews & a host of other relatives & friends. and Lakera Miller; mothers-in-law: Jemima Johnson and Leana Johnson; sisters-in-law: Vonnia Pearce (Kendrick) and Agnes Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date. Knowles (Nelson); brothers-in-law: Deallo Johnson, James Bethel, McNeal, Clement and Ricardo Johnson, Dametrius and Mayfield; uncle-in-law: Isaac Johnson; and a host of Death Notice For cousins too numerous to mention; grand nieces & nephews: Kaylo, Cierra, Ricara, Diana, Ricardo Jr., Megan, Ashlene, Kimberley, Mario, Tammy and Carlo Knowles, Linsey Bethel, Shan Rolle, Kenron and OJ, Lucielle Bethel, Melvese Bethel, Craig Bethel (Nia), Wayde Weinburger (Tammy), Glenda Ingraham (Romel), Clarice Thompson (Orlando), Terrance, a resident of Queen Road, Nassau Lavardo, Shondrea, Theodocia, Tresica and Michael Johnson, East, died at PMH on Friday, Claudette and Shekiera; other extended family & friends December 29, 2023. including: Rosemary Johnson, Fredrika Johnson, Dorothy Ward Johnson, Debra Johnson, Casper Johnson, donna and She is survived by her 1 son: Troy Chandler Turnquest, Melonie and Sophie Johnson, Miriam (Paulette) Lundy; 1 daughter: Lisa and Eddie Nairn, Adderley family, Wells family, Fawkes family, Reckley family, the Nigeria Street family, Lizzie Ann and Felix Lundy; 2 grandchildren: Daniel & Joshua Lundy; 1 sister: Taylor, the Spice Street family, The Port Authority & Harbor Deshan Cleare; 3 brothers: Charles (Rose) Whyms, Danny control Office at Prince George Dock, Angie Stuart, Kathy, (Deborah) Price & Randy Cleare; numerous nieces & nephews Christine Barr, Peggy, Leah, Jerene, Alphemia, Priscilla, & a host of other relatives & friends. Florence and Mavis Johnson, Velma Forbes, Cynthea Finley, Cathrine Rolle, Carnetta Rolle, Alice Rolle, Kirk Finley, Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date. Quincy Finley and Dolly Mae McKenzie.
Euterpie Louise Rigby, 69
Paulamae Agatha Lundy, 76
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Ruthlyn Cassina Cunningham, 60
a resident of #41 Millennium Gardens, & a resident of Cabbage Hill, Crooked formerly of Turks & Caicos Islands, died Island died at her daughter’s residence, at her residence on December 23, 2023. Sunglow Drive, Colony Village on December 30, 2023. She is survived by her children: Leroy and Julian Bain, Bridgette Walkine, She is survived by her husband: Godfrey Sharon & Gordon Outten, Valerie & Cunningham; 2 daughters: Rhonda Bruno Lynes; numerous grandchildren; Kemp & Shekell Cunningham; 1 son: Kirk Cunningham; 6 grandchildren: 1 sister: Minna Outten-Winters & a host Damari, Domonic & Daria Kemp, Javion of other relatives & friends. Storr, Shaun & Shan Cunningham; 6 sisters: Eunice Burrows, Karen, Leslie, Funeral arrangements will be announced Ernestine & Sandra King, Margaret at a later date. Sands & Pandora King-Dorsett (Deceased); 10 brothers: Vincent & Ercel Dorsett, Garth, Ted, Everette, Ross, Shaun, Tony, Neil & Glen King; 2 aunts: Marlon Pam Brown; numerous nieces & nephews & a host of other relatives & friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
Jeffery Alonzo Cox, 67
a resident of Good Samaritan Home, died on Thursday, December 14, 2023. He is survived by stepmother: Dorothy Cox; brothers: Wendell Munnings (Deborah), Don Lockhart (Michelle), Sonith Lockhart (Josette), Haddon Lockhart, Frank, Arron, Trevor & Michael Cox; sisters: Jonice Lockhart, Marilyn Edwards, Sharon Greene (Richard), Pastor Karen Murphy (Sheldon), Carolyn Cox Williams, Anita Reid (Michael), Gina Deveaux (Ryan); numerous nieces & nephews & a host of relatives & friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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Dino Bain, 27 affectionately called “Dup”
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a resident of Dean Street died on Thursday, December 28th, 2023.
Popular Atlanta church under fire for ‘swag Cherished memories are held by his mother: Marva Bain; surfin’ into the new year father: Doyle Cooper; sister:
Lakeisha Cooper; brothers: Emmanuel and Gerald Bain; uncles: Christopher, Curtis Bain and Clarence Mitchell; aunts: Augusta Cash, Janet Ferguson and Emily Mitchell; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to THE NEW COMMONWEALTH FUNERAL HOME and will be announced at a later date.
Jason Dormeus, 37 of Palm Breeze Road off Carmichael Road died at his residence on Sunday, December 24th, 2023. Left to mourn his passing are his mother: Lerilie Anestor; father: St. Louis Dormeus; siblings: Lormise Joseph, Kerline Dormeus, Deline Dormeus and Bradley Dormeus; nieces: Nakeisha, Wilisha, Syriah, Deandra and Keara; nephews: Shawn, Ritchie and Jvion and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to THE NEW COMMONWEALTH FUNERAL HOME and will be announced at a later date.
By ALESHA CADET Tribune Features Writer acadet@tribunemedia.net AN ATLANTA church has gone viral on social media after its Watch Night service came under scrunity for creating a “concert-like atmosphere” featuring secular music with “questionable” lyrics by popular rappers. During the late-night New Year’s Eve church service at the dReam Center Church in Atlanta, Bishop William Murphy decided to count down the clock until 2024 with a medley of hip-hop songs which included the 2009 hit single "Swag Surfin'" by the group Fast Life Yungstaz and “Walk It Out” by Unk. He also told his congregation: “You gotta walk it out; that's how we going out of here tonight. Look at your neighbour and say walk it out. They trying to act like they don’t know what you’re referring to. Look at them and tell them, walk it out.” In the video, the bishop and his congregants can seen doing the popular swag surfin dance as the music plays. After the footage went viral all over the internet, the dReam Center took to its Facebook page to post that more than 150 people said “yes” to Jesus during
PASTOR William Murray of the Dream Center Church in Atlanta. their controversial service on New Year’s Eve. The caption on the post read: “This is bigger than 30-second clips, followers, or clickbait. We’re still building something that matters.” According to its website, Bishop Murphy and his wife launched The dReam Center Church of Atlanta with the aim of transforming lives while going through the arduous process of growing as a ministry. He is the presiding Bishop of Worship at Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship International
Ministries under cofounder Bishop Paul S Morton. Additionally, he is a musical composer (with albums such as “Demonstrate”, “God Chaser” and “All Day”. People on social media were split on Bishop Murphy’s decision to play songs with lyrics that included references drinking and getting high, and swear words. One person said: “The fact that I am seeing more people for this than people disagreeing shows
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crowns and wearing them throughout the day. In many countries, it is tradition to eat a king cake on this day. While there are a variety of recipes to be found around the world, it is usually a flat pastry style cake. In most cases a fève (‘fava bean’) such as a
figurine, often said to represent the Christ Child, is hidden inside. After the cake is cut, whoever gets the fève wins a prize. And in some countries, small gifts are given on Epiphany; these are meant to be representative of the gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh the Magi brought the Christ child. And a final tradition could be to hold a house blessing or chalking. Chalking the door is done most commonly on Epiphany Day itself. People usually take chalk that has previously been blessed by a priest and write an inscription of the new year separated by C+M+B. For instance, in 2024, the inscription is 20+C+M+B+24. C+M+B stands for the Latin words “Christus Mansionem Benedictat”, which means “May Christ bless this house.” The letters can also stand for the traditional names of the Magi: Caspar, Melchior, and Balthazar. It is similar to the marks the Israelites made in the Old Testament during the Passover.
Pastor Murphy’s choices to liven up the Watch Night service. One person said: “So you rather have us in the club? That night 150 souls gave their life to the Lord. Ya’ll only see a short clip and passing judgement. Church can be fun.” Another noted: “God is an awesome God; multifaceted - saving children and adults alike and meeting them where they are. I love it. And would have ran to the stage and rocked with them.” Yet another poster said: “Saving souls is the mission and he did just that. Let’s focus on that
instead of the music. Half these people in the comments probably wasn’t in nobody’s church on NYE.” Another person said judging others for their actions is not Jesus’s way: “Before you throw that rock at others, make sure that no one is able to throw a rock at you. All he have to do is repent and it’s done. Y’all said Kirk Franklin was too radical. Stop judging folks from what you see and hear and hope God don’t judge you from what He knows. He who without sin, cast the first stone.”
By CARA HUNT Tribune Features Writer cbrennen@tribunemedia.net NOW that New Year’s Day has passed, many people have turned their attention away from the holidays and towards resolutions and plans for 2024. But for many Christians, particularly those of a Catholic or Anglican faith, there is still one more important event to be observed: Epiphany - the feast that commemorates the visit of the Magi (the Three Wise Men or Three Kings) to the baby Jesus on January 6. In the church’s calender, Christmas begins on December 24 and ends on Epiphany on January 6. The symbol of Epiphany is often a star, which is said to have led Wise Men to the Christ child. This weekend is a great way to bring this story to life for the kids, especially without the distraction of Santa and Christmas gifts and other holiday activities. You may want to begin with a nativity scene and have your wise men start in various rooms around your home before they make way to the manger on Saturday, or you and children can make and decorate stars to hang around your home. Similarly, perhaps the kids would enjoy making their own
AN EXAMPLE of chalking the door in Italy for 2019. AN EXAMPLE of a king cake with a plastic ‘Christ child’ on top.
Popular Atlanta church under fire for ‘swag surfin’ into the new year FROM PAGE C46 me more that everything the Bible speaks on is being more and more fulfilled. I am not a person to judge, but as a leader of Christ, and especially a leader of a congregation this big, you should be teaching the people that there should be a difference between this world and the church. When we come to God, we must
leave behind the old ways. Yes, we sin and fall short daily, but we cannot get comfortable in that. I myself am someone who loves William Murphy’s music so I am shocked to see this.” One comment quoted Romans 12:2 NIV, saying: “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to
test and approve what God’s will is - His good, pleasing and perfect will.” Another person said: “I don’t want to hear about 150 people being saved. What does that salvation entail if they were lured in or celebrated by a concert talking about walking it out, bringing backs low, doing it with no hands, stop dropping and rolling. And proceeds to sing ‘got Hypnotic in my body
and a bad girl beside me’... ya’ll know the rest of the song. Like, let’s be for real. Salvation is coming from the world, not bringing your sin in the building and holding on to it. We must become new creatures. Nobody ever had to sell God to me. I had enough entertainment in the world and wanted to be free of it.” However, many agreed with and approved of
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THE LEGATO VOCAL ENSEMBLE
Toni Wilson joins up with Legato Vocal Ensemble for new holiday evergreen By JEFFARAH GIBSON Tribune Features Writer jgibson@tribunemedia.net TWO local musical acts have blended their voices for a new collaboration which they hope will encapsulate the purpose of Jesus’ coming. Antonia "Ms Toni" Wilson, a distinguished figure in the world of gospel and inspirational music, has joined forces with the Legato Vocal Ensemble for a new single called "If Jesus Was Born In Nassau Town." The song was released during the holiday season and was described as “a heart-warming celebration of the Christmas spirit, blending gospel, soul, and Bahamian culture to create a
unique and enchanting musical experience.” Toni is known as a songwriter, vocal arranger, pianist and singer. All of her efforts over the years have paved the way for this release. Having earned three degrees, including a Bachelor of Arts in Music and a Master of Arts in Music, she continues to impact the music community through coaching sessions and clinics with music teachers in schools across Broward and Miami-Dade in Florida, and collaborations with faith-based organisations. The Legato Vocal Ensemble was formed in 2002 under the mentorship of Melton Mustafa
Sr. It has been a key element in bringing Toni’s musical vision to life. The group’s distinct sound draws inspiration from various musical genres, creating a harmonious fusion of sound that captivates audiences. The collaboration between the two has produced a melodic single they hope will longevity well after the Christmas season. “If Jesus Was Born in Nassau Town," was written by Audrey Florence Dean-Wright to explore the unique cultural experience of Christmas in the Bahamas. Toni added her touch to the arrangement, creating an edge which she said makes the song universally enjoyable.
ANTONIA ‘MS TONI’ WILSON
“The accompanying vocal ensemble and musical arrangement by Vaughn ‘V Keys’ Henry enhance the song's magic, making it a must-listen this holiday season,”she said. The new year has just started and Toni already has some big plans up her sleeve. She is looking forward to an upcoming collaboration with Dr Jerome Symonette that pays tribute to E Clement Bethel. She will also have a double CD featuring a cappella tracks and fully orchestrated works of originals as well as well-known songs. Further, there are plans for a community concert and a gala concert. “If Jesus Was Born In Nassau Town” is available for download
on over 35 media platforms, and Toni is hoping for widespread support from the Bahamian community; for them to show their appreciation for their culture and country. For more information on Antonia "Ms Toni" Wilson and Legato Vocal Ensemble, visit https://antoniawilsonmusic.com or email tighttunesinc@gmail. com and follow them on social media: Antoni A Wilson II (Facebook), ms.toni.tunes (Instagram), and musicbyantonia (YouTube Channel).