02062025 OBITUARIES

Thursday, February 6, 2025

Death Notice For

Marguerite Charlene Pennerman, 79

a resident of Colebrooke Street, Harbour Island, Eleuthera, Bahamas died at the Harbour Island Health Center on Wednesday, January 29, 2025.

She is survived by her husband: Cedrick A. Pennerman; four sons: Sean, Stanford, Stephen and Sedale Pennerman; one daughter: Snova Pennerman; two grandchildren: Stanford Jr. and Stanae Pennerman; one brother: Richard Cleare; four sisters: Consuela Saunders, Maxine Miller, Elaine Aranha and Lemmie Malcolm; and a host of relatives and friends

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Funeral Service For

Minister Elect Keith Dean, 53

a resident of Infnity Close, Sandilands Village, New Providence, Bahamas will be held on Friday, February 7th, 2025, 10:00am at Life Transformation Centre, Church of God of Prophecy, East Shirley Street. Offciating will be Senior Pastor Dale Moss assisted by Pastor Keith Rolle, Associate Pastor Paulette Johnson and Pastor Elect Livingston Ferguson Interment will follow in the Western Cemetery, Nassau Street.

Left to cherish his precious memories are his wife: Minister Elect, Senior Nursing Offcer Paulette Ann Dean; step children: Tommika Bowe and Tommia Bowe; step grandchildren: Tommiko, Fraron, Tarjnique, Nevaeh, Miracle, Amiyah and baby Zyon; mother: Sheila Elizabeth Rolle; sister: Margaux Dean; brother: Marco Dean; nieces: Christianna Dean & Kirston Cotton; nephews: Jerimiah & Nate Dean; brother-in-law: Donald Nicholas (Nichole); sisters-in-law: Carolyn Saunders (Brian), Dianne Butler (Craig), Laverne Stubbs (Wellington), Valerie, Beverly Boyd (Albert) Vernette Turnquest (Sean); uncle: Garland Dean Sr. (Audrey), Nathanial Dean (Valarie) Bernard Role, Freeman Rolle & Anthony Rolle; aunt: Litheria Dean-Coakley (Phillip); grand aunt: Hortence Glinton; cousins: Stephanie & Pastor James Hanna & Family, Pastor Dale Moss and Family, Pastor Alvin & Nadene Moss & family, Pastor Derek & Rosetta Moss, Melanie & Durward Moss. Dr. Mucumba Millar, Dr. Adrian & Dr. Tamara Dean & family, Wanda and Corey Lightbourne & family, Andrew & Michaela Dean & Family, Michael & Cheryl Dean & family, Garland Dean Jr., Deacon Feiendrick & Ellen Dean & family, Dillion Sr. & Charmaine Dean & family, Gidgette Whymms & family, Karen & Gino Rahming & family, Andre & Grace Dean & family, Kevin & Fefca Dean & family, Ashwood & Deveral Ferguson & family, Dr. Sherrynda Dean & family, Don Moss Jr. and Dr. Franklin & Deithra Walkine; close friends and Associates: Pastor Keith Don Rolle & Lady Brenda Rolle & Family, New Life Kingdom Outreach Church family, Pastor Carl Johnson & family, Pastor Demetrius Thompson and Yahweh House of Prayer family, Agareth and Kandi Evans & family, Minister Logan Smith & family, Evangelist Sandra Phillips & family, Pastor Doretta Bethel & family, Melvin Capron & family, McKenzie family, Moss Family, Patrice Lewis, Wilson Family; Bishop James Darling

& family, Volunteers Chaplain Ministry BDOC, Pastor Angelo Rolle, Patricia Knowles and family, Trevor Sangster, Jennifer Stubbs, Jermaine Hepburn, Dr. Cyril Lowe & Stella Urgent Care, David Turnquest, Simmone Bowe, Glinton Family, Butler family, Patton family, Higgs family, Phillip Curry, Charlene King Kirlew, Saunders Family, Stubbs family, Johnson Family, Tyrone Forbes & family, Rt. Hon. Chester Cooper, Marleen Martinborough & family, Brenda Smith and Family, Pastor Derrick Bastian & Family, Ms. Larriett Josey Dean and family, Exuma Career High College, Joeanna Curry & family, Dr. Sean Knowles & family, Small Business Association, Bahamas Volleyball Federation, Pastor Bobby Brown & Family, Betty Roker & family, Ms. Crystal Forbes, Carrington Management Group, Nathaniel Butler, Drewber Solutions, Carolyn Strachan, Sandra Clennon, Mervina Lees & family, Attorney Wilver Deleveaux & Firm, Aranha Smith, Pastor Winston & Parnell Barker & family, Galilee College, Ms. Andrea Cox, Alberta Rolle, Nathaniel Butler & family, Sandilands Rehabilitation Centre, Moses Taylor, Dr. David Williams, Pastor Donna Johnson & Family, Christopher Oliver, Pastor Antonio Beckford and Eddie Joseph; and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.

Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at Heritage Memorial Mortuary, #20Claridge Road on (TODAY) Thursday, February 6, 2025 from 11:00am to 4:00pm and at the Church on Friday from 9:00am until service time.

Death Notice For

Sedrick Stanford Minns, 64

a resident of Murphy Town, Abaco, Bahamas died at his residence on Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025.

He is survived by his brothers: Daniel, Simeon, Nigel and Bertram Minns; sisters: Virginia Albury, Minerva Reckley, Ivy Minnis Iva Duncombe and Natasha McKenzie; brothers-inlaw: Johnathan Reckley and Richad McKenzie; sisters-in-law: Melissa, Evelyn and Nena Minns, Ronica Swain and Natasha Minns; uncle: William [Bill] Swain; and other relatives and friends.

Last Rites For

Deaconess Veronica Pinder Brooks, 54

of Windsor Place, New Providence, Bahamas

will be held on Saturday, February 8th, 2025 at Faith Tabernacle Church of God, Golden Isles Road at 11:00am. Offciating will be Bishop Karven Bain and other Ministers of the Gospel. Interment will follow at Southern Cemetery, Cowpen and Spikenard Roads.

She was predeceased by her husband: Ronald Brooks.

Left to cherish and celebrate her life and legacy are her adopted daughter: Kaylene Richards; sisters: Sophia, Lakeisha and Andra Pinder; brother: Arlington Pinder; sisters-in-law: Juania Pinder, Annis, Beryl, Rose, Sonia & Zell Brooks; brothers-in-law: Peter Munroe, Foreston & Hess Brooks; aunts: Min. Harriet Davis, R.N. Berthamae White, R.N. Sandra Clarke, Luella McKenzie of Rolleville, Exuma, Bahamas Reserved Stg. 974 Dianna Russell, Ivy Rolle, Paula Pinder; uncles: Samuel, Cecil and Bishop Hubert Pinder and Gregory Clarke; nieces: Kristen Saunders, Tiffany, Jasmine & Aliya Pinder, Petres Munroe and Trinity; nephews: Jeremy, Keron, Marlec, Jermine Jr., Lavoughn, Furon, DeAndre and Tiondré; grand-niece: Chloe; cousins: Ernestine, Theadore, Shanell, Marvin, Trevor, Kevin, Berthamae, Shenique, Jeffery, Gladstone, Vencil, Russley, Alfred, Kendal, Erica, Dellarece, Sharon, Raquel, Hubert Jr., Timothy & Yolanda of Miami Fl., Melissa Fielder & Fabrette of Miami Fl., Pandora, Clethia & Melinda Hart of Ft, Pierce Fl., Miesha, Craig, Sasha, Anya, Edith, A.S.P. Alphonzo Pinder, Ursula, Stacey, Andrew, Candi, Minty, Tyler, Trevor Jr., Malia, Olajuwon, Marnae, Marion, Akeema, Akeem, Edith, Kevianna & Davona, Teniel, Theadore Jr., Madison, Kevon; godchild: Ashley Saunders & Claysha Powell; god-sisters: Anita Ferguson, Margaret Knowles, Whyonna Malcolm & Obinette Beckford; and a host of relative & friends including but not limited to; special thanks to: Pastor Karven & Jaqueline Bain, Rev. Inez Stubbs, Annmarie Joseph, Tracey, Delores, Pam of Andros, Monique Toote, Lorraine, Bishop Winslow Moss & Family, Bishop Robert McPhee & Family, Brother & Sister Rigby, Mother Veronica Bain, The Soldier Road Community Kiddiatrix Ltd. and The Faith Tabernacle Church Family; doctors: Dr. Daren Halliday, Dr. T. Carey, Dr. Pintard, Shonell Knowles, The Nurses at Gynae Ward, The A & E Critical Care Dept. and The EMS department at PHM. The Family sincerely apologizes for anyone that was inadvertently omitted.

The body will repose at Curtis Memorial Robinson Road on Friday, 7th February, 2025 from 10:00am to 5:00pm and at the church from 9:00am until service time.

Rueben Thompson, 50

of Wellington Street will be held on Saturday, 8th February, 2025 at Grants Town Wesley Methodist Church, Blue Hill Road at 1:00pm. Offciating will be Rev. Henry A. Knowles assisted by Deacon Jamicko Forde. Interment will follow at Grants Town Wesley Methodist Cemetery, West & South Street.

Cherished memories will always be in the hearts of his loving and devoted wife of 24 years: Florence Rolle-Thompson; daughter: Faith (Emmittie Lee) Thompson; father: Derek Thompson; step mother: Frances Thompson; step daughters: Jennifer Rolle (Anthony) Williams, Nerlange Florence Rolle (IvanTerrero), Keyyvona Rolle (Khriseco) Delancy, Quanette Charles (Harold) Smith, Travette (Stephanie) Mackey; grandchildren: Purpose Lee, Adriana, Arianna and Jahniya Williams; Tyler and Shiloh Terrero; Keziah Delancy, Heaven, Ekene and Harold Smith Jr.; Wynter Ava Mackey; sister: Lanisha Rolle; brothers: Omar (Amba) Thompson, Albert and Alexander Ranger, Pastor Jermaine (Maria) Jones; sisters-in-law: Rachael and Daynette (Anthony Morley) Rolle; brothersin-law: Jeffrey and Kenneth Rolle; goddaughter: Tisean Stevens; aunts: Carolyn Bain, Mavis (John) Walkes, Rosalie (Frederick) Moss, Josephine (Wayde) Forbes, Florence (Benjamin) Cooper, Veronica (Chris) Young, Frances Arnett, Barbara and Jewel Thompson, Kirk (Anne) Thompson, Michelle (Rudolph) Basden, Stephanie (Nathan Sr.) Rolle; uncles: Gregory, Kirk (Ann), Thomas, Paul (Missouri) and Andre Thompson; Superintendent Remy Minnis; nieces & nephews: Brianna Jones, Adrian, Anore and Adranna Thompson; De’vonta Sands; and a host of other relatives and friends including: Andrew, Michael, Bertram, Marvin Dorsett, Daphne McIntosh, Rose and Craig Flowers, Ranika Swan, Vandera Carey, Rosemary, Lilly, Love and Antiopolis Flowers. If we inadvertently omitted your name, we sincerely apologize.

The body will repose at Curtis Memorial Mortuary, Robinson Road on Friday, February 7th, 2025 from 10:00am to 5:00pm and at the church 12:00noon until service time.

May she rest in Peace!

Funeral Service for

CHERYL MARIA TURNQUEST, 76

of Parkview Avenue, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday 7th February 2025 at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, West Hill Street Officiating will be Fr. Glen Nixon, assisted by other members of the clergy. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Gardens, Soldier Road.

Cheryl is preceded in death by her parents: Eustace and Thelma Turnquest; Brothers: Lawrence (Larry) and Milan Turnquest; Grand aunt: Clementina Ford-Stuart.

Left with loving and cherished memories of Cheryl are her Children: Erin (Donna) and Jayson Adderley and Alexis (Warren) Cartwright; Grandchildren: Attorney Erin, Tyneile and Daane Adderley, Jaydynn and Khalaire Adderley and Sanaa and Gabriel Cartwright; Brother: Stanley Turnquest; Sisters: Lesley Turnquest, Anita Burrows and Christine (Randall) Johnson of Harbour Island; Sister-in-law: Elizabeth (Esther) Turnquest of Mangrove Cay, Andros; Nieces: Renay (Daniel) Fisher, Regan (Andy) Bowleg, Tanya Turnquest, Larette (Keith) Gibson, Kristan and Karese Burrows, Ana Alecia (Renard), Blair, Angelica, Karylie Turnquest, Opal Johnson; Nephews: Elvardo (Crystal), Mikko, Solo (Tasha), Pedro (Daverley), Dr. Darius (Kendra) Turnquest, Nicholas (Demecia) Turnquest, Rhohan Cleare, Otis Johnson; Numerous grand nieces and grand nephews and great grand niece; Aunts & Uncle and Spouses: Mavis Turnquest Chea (deceased), Ernest and Paulette Bain (Freeport, Grand Bahama), Angela Kelly (Inagua) Paul and Fayetta Turnquest, Edwin and Madge Turnquest, Ivan and Pansy Turnquest, Philip and Betty Turnquest, Celena Turnquest, Joshua Major and Bernadette Major; Cousins: Children of the late Hazel Newman: Bishop Kendrick Forbes, Ivy Lightbourn-Brown, Shirley Major, Partick Major, Pearl Bain, Will Bain, Fred Bain, Celestine Cartwright, Arnold Bernard and John Turnquest, Ford, Turnquest families of Long Island and Inagua, Bains of (Mason Bay, Acklins), Newman Family, Taylor Family, Minnis Family, Pratt Family, Strachan Family, Saunders Family, Cartwright Family, Adderley Family, Gibbs Family, Simms Family, Rahming Family, Major Family, and the entire community of Clarence Town, Long Island; Godchildren: Veronica McKenzie, Travis Bain, Monique Innis, Shawnette Ferguson, Anastasia Adderley, Shantell Gibson, Giovannie Wilkinson, Terron Mortimer, Shalyssa Dames, Trevanna and Trevonya Rolle; Other relatives and friends: Jonathan and Maria Adderley and Family, Dorothy Coakley and Family, Annette Lloyd and Family, Anne Rolle and Family, Veronica Adderley and Family, Floridell Adderley and Family, Carmetta Clarke and Family, Deacon Andrew Burrows and Family, Dolly Adderley Bethel, Alda Williams, Patricia Ferguson and Family, Family of the late Micheal Thompson, Meredith Wilkinson and Family,

Ophelia Rolle and Family, Sadie Moss and Family, Gloria Moss, Chrystal Young, Betty Roberts, Marlene Barton, Elaine Sawyer, Sybil Darville, Albertha Adderley, The Honorable Cynthia (Mother) Pratt, Governor General and Family, Naomi Ellis and Family, Patsy Taylor, Burdie Davis and Family, BJ Percentie and Family, Fr. Junior Calixte and the parish of St. Thomas More, STM Ladies Auxiliary, Choir and other Ministries, Parish of St. Peter and Paul, Clarence Town, Long Island and the Catholic community of Long Island, Bunny Blake and Family, Paul Cartwright and Family, Leonard Cartwright and Family, Carmetta Treco, Sr. Mary Benedict Pratt and the nuns of St. Martin’s Monastery, Monsignor Alfred Culmer, Monsignor Simeon Roberts, Fr. Glen Nixon, Fr. Noel Clarke, Fr. Ansalem Russell, Fr. Oswald Ferguson, Fr. David Cooper, Fr. Devereaux King, Deacon Denis Mackey and Estelle Mackey and Family, Xavier’s College Class of 1966, Retirees and Staff of Citibank/Cititrust, friends of Hawkins Hill, Canaan Lane and Rolle Avenue, Linda Johnson, Leslie Turnquest, Catherine Knowles and Family, The Right Honorable Philip (Brave) Davis, MP and Family, friends from Marathon, Gleniston Park Avenue, Dr. Locksley Monroe and Southern Community Clinic, Sister Sister Breast Cancer, Nurse Charlene McPhee, Dr. Julian Stuart, Doctors and Nurses of Oncology Centre, Dr. K. Neil Parker, Doctors and Nurses of PMH, Friends of Softball and Baseball; other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.

May Her Soul Rest In Peace!

Friends may pay their last respects at Bethel Brothers Morticians and Crematorium, #44a Nassau Street on Thursday 6th February 2025 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and at the church on Friday 7th February 2025 from 10:00 a.m. until service time

Death Notice for GARNELL ROLLE, 77

of Monastery Park, died at her residence on Sunday February 2nd, 2025.

She is survived by her, daughter: Kijana Rolle; brother: Philip Kemp; aunt: Merriel Charlow; uncles: Howard and Hasten “Junior” Charlow; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral Arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Funeral Service for

LAURELL ANIQUE ALBURY-NICHOLS,

41

of Infant View Road, will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday 8th February 2025 at Holy Spirit Anglican Church, #18 Howard Street, Chippingham. Officiating will be Rev. Fr. Neil G. Nairn, assisted by Rev. Canon Crosley Walkine assisted by other members of the clergy. Cremation will follow

Laurie is survived by her, Stepfather: Bernard ‘Porky’ (Jaunianne) Dorsett; Children: Xamara Adelle Nichols and Xiell Ava Nichols; Brothers: Bernard ‘Patches’, Jamaine, Khiwan (Maria), and Damaal Dorsett, Larry ‘Lou’ (Catherine), Allistair and Leron ‘Naka’ Albury; Sister: Leshan (Dave) Ferguson; Grandmother: Anita Symonette; Estranged Spouse: Xiah Nichols; Aunts: Anishka (Terrence) Hunt, Deborah ‘Debbie’ Symonette, Dorothea (Joseph) Guss (Orlando, FL), Deborah (Clyde) Bowleg, Gail Thompson, Gail Wisdom, Carla (Dr. Mitchell) Lockhart, Minera (Litfield) Rolle, Elaine Poitier, June (Billy) Wilson, Ardette (Jerry) Gartner (Canada), Camille (Philip) Munroe, Mabel Smith, Stella Knowles and Juanita Carey; Uncles: Victor ‘Perry’, Godfrey, Anthony ‘Tinny’ and Brian Symonette, Arthur and Vince Symonette, Jeffery Roberts, Glen and Tony (Vanja) Miller (California), Keith, Andrew (Deborah), Charles ‘Chuckie’ (Myra), Mitchell (Laverne) and Vaughn (Vonya) Albury and Shayne Pinder, Patrick Rahming, Arnold (Geraldine), Phillip (Janet) and Edmund (Kelsie) Dorsett and Neville Albury & Family; Nieces: Haylie-Ann and Kassidy Dorsett, Cymone (Dominic) Evans, Chelsea Percentie, Sasha, Summer and Sevyy Nichols and Trinity Ferguson; Nephews: Bernard ‘Bernie’ and Stephan Dorsett, Larry III, Ashton, Victoy and Nicholas Albury, Jajuan, Justin and Zion Ferguson; Brothers-In-Law: Bazel ‘Robin’ (Patrice) Nichols and Floyd Percentie; Godparents: Renee Smith, Andrew Burrows, Cherisse and Charles ‘Fuzzy’ Moss and Mary Carroll-Johnson (Deceased); Numerous Cousins (including): Kristoph, Rashad, Tarvan and Tamika Symonette, Tristin (Yajaira) and Troy Hunt, Sherwaine Ferguson, Mario Dorsett, Arend (Kareen) Dorsett, Daria (Kirk) Dorsett-McKayle, Wayne (Daria) and Jannelle Wilson, Mwale Rahming, Symonette cousins, Albury cousins, Dorsett cousins, Roberts cousins and Nichols cousins; Godsisters & Godbrothers: Darchelle (Philip) Cockburn, Alexandria, Krystle and Kathryn Johnson, Aisha MossClarke, Charles ‘Chico’ and Aaron Moss and Sharif Pinder; Other Relatives and Friends including: Shaundica Edwards & Family, Patrice Perpall & Family, David Rahming & Family, Brandon Sands & Family, Clint Williams & Family, Jonathan & Felicity Burrows & Family, Mario Sherman & Family, Shahika Dorsett & Family, The Carroll Family, Kirk Davis & Family, Leona Coakley-Spring & Family, Joy Coleby &

Family, Whyomie Huyler & Family, Christine ‘Zula’ Saunders & Family, Linda Ingraham-Symonette & Family, Marylee Braynen-Symonette & Family, Yvonne Symmonett & Family, Miriam Knowles-Culmer & Family, Pamela Hunt & Family, Dushinka Claridge & Family, The entire Symonette, Albury, Dorsett, Roberts and Nichols Families, Monique Cooper & Family, Lorna Lightbourne & Family, Elizabeth Grant & Family, Sharon Archer & Family, the entire Holy Spirit Anglican Church Family, 16th Nassau Company Girls Brigade, Rubis Bahamas Ltd., Management and Staff of Porky’s Service Station & Porky’s Trucking, Queen’s College Class of 2000, Management & Staff of BTVI, Swift Athletics Track & Field Club, One Family Junkanoo Group, the entire Chippingham Community, Rev. Fr. Neil Nairn and Family, Rev. Canon Crosley Walkine and Family; and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.

Friends may pay their last respects at Bethel Brothers Morticians and Crematorium, #44a Nassau Street on Friday 7th February 2025 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and at the church on Saturday 8th February 2025 from 9:30 a.m. until service time.

Death Notice for

GENNEVE MARCIA EDWARDS,

58

of Oxford Road died on Wednesday January 29th, 2025.

She is survived by her husband: Hubert Edwards; daughters: Sogini and Safiya Edwards; son: Akil Edwards; sister: Shirley; brothers: Naldie and Michael; and a host of other relatives and friends

Funeral Arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Death Notices for

JOHN ANTHONY PAYNE, 60

of Gleniston Gardens Subdivision, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Saturday February 1st, 2025.

He is survived by his wife: Lynette Payne; sons: Jonovan and Jermayne Payne; mother: Mae Payne; sisters: Sabrina Davis, Phyliss Bain and Lisa Cartwright; brother: Brian Davis; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral Arrangements will be announced at a later date.

LAWRENCE BENJAMIN THURSTON JR., 81

of Mermaid Blvd. West off Carmichael Road and formerly of Eleuthera died on Thursday January 30th, 2025.

He is survived by his wife: Margaret Estella Thurston; son: Shavaughn Lamont Thurston; grandson: Lamont D’Vaughn Thurston; sisters: Joycelyn Curry, Louvise, Cecelia and Ruthmae Thurston; uncle: Richardson Thurston; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral Arrangements will be announced at a later date

Death Notice for JEANETTE KATRINA DARVILLE, 62

of Evergreen Close, High Vista, died at her residence on Monday, 3rd February, 2025.

She is survived by three (3) Sons: Stephen Jr., Joseph and Michael Darville; one (1) Daughter: Katherine Darville; one (1) Grandson: Chad Rolle Jr.; three (3) Sisters: Beatrice Darville, Naomi Wallace-Whitfield and Sandra Burkhart; one (1) Brother: Chris Darville; numerous nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends, including: Craig and Marsha Sands.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Funeral Service for

QUEEN ELIZABETH GILBERT, 83

of New Bight, Cat Island, who resided at Maria Drive, Nassau, will be held at St. Thomas More Roman Catholic Church, Madeira Street, on Saturday, February 8th, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. Father Junior Calixte, assisted by Deacon Andrew Burrows, will officiate. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Cemetery, Soldier Road.

She was predeceased by her Parents; Nathaniel and Abigail Gilbert, Siblings; Errol, Prince, Edmund, Peter, Minerva, Winnest, Advilda, Nephews; Andrew and Dennis.

Queen is survived by Children, one son, Patrick Gilbert and one daughter; Margaret Gilbert of Tennessee and bonus children; Anthony Gilbert, Christine King-Wallen and Gary Wallen. Her only surviving sibling, her dear sister: Voidell Ellen Gilbert-Hepburn; Adopted children: Michael Harris, Carol Ritchie, Clementine (Gilda) Farrington, Hartley Rolle, Corey Taylor, Randolph A. Curtis II; Grandchildren: Shavez, (Vasey), Angel and Rylan Gilbert, Anthoneak Gilbert & Paityn Taylor; Sisters-in-law: Judy and Marjorie Gilbert; Brother-inLaw: Ishmel Hepburn; Nieces: Loretta (Louis) Forbes-Johnson, Stacey and Desiree Forbes, Indie and Italia Hepburn, Florene and Sonia Gilbert, Carol Hall, Llornella Gilbert and Ronique Deveaux; Nephews: Lovell (Bethany) Gilbert of Canada, Ralph, ASP-RBPF Nathaniel (Lorel) Gilbert and Edmund (Eddie) Gilbert; Grand Nieces and Nephews: Anthoneak, Kate, Lauren, Nataliya, Kiosha, Aleeiah, Jeleiah, Letario, Kayden, Liam, Elrod, Shamar, Louis Jr., Jayden, Ethan, Rashad, Rio, Rayvon and Rajiv; Numerous cousins including: Ornan (Evelyn), Timothy (Cosetta), Brady, Emmanuel (Maebree) Florence and Medris Johnson, Anthony, Harriet, Rufus (Joanne) Johnson, Merlene Gilbert, James (Jenny) Gilbert, Allan “Candy” (Lenora) Gilbert and family, Denny Turner and the Turner family; Church Family: The Most Reverend Patrick C. Pinder, STD, CMG, KCHS; Archbishop and the Catholic Diocese of Nassau, Deacon Andrew (Patrice) Burrows and Holy Redeemer Catholic Parish family,

Father Junior Calixte and the St. Thomas More Parish family; God Children: Ruth Williams, Dwain Adderley, Pauline Romer-Williams, Sean & Marvin McKinney, Angela McKenzie, Administrator Herman Gilbert and Stacy and Santino Gilbert. (We apologize if you were missed). Other families, relatives and close friends: Bradley Dorsette and family, Frederick Seymour and family, Elizabeth Carey and family, Nurse Rose Saunders and family, Paula Romer and family, Nicole Demeritte, Roslyn Johnson and family, Beverley Thacker, Ruth Williams and family, Virginia Romer & family, Benjamin Fife and family, Birdie Davis & family, Yvette McCartney-Merridith & family, Pompey Johnson, Carlton & Ivy Seymour, Albert “But” Johnson, Pastor Vernis Storr and family, Gracey, Neka and Seide, Mitchell Poitier & Family, Valderine Seymour & family, Bernadette Lightbourn and family, Lurline Maycock & family, Cordell Hunter & Family, Elisha Clarke, Zephie, Michael and Stephen Rolle, Blonevia, Phil, Lila & Margaret Rolle, Joanne Dean, Allan Russell & family, Dr. Ingrid Hart, Dr. Madlene Sawyer, Christine Barron, Remelda Moxey, Luke & Delores Harris & Family, Shakara, Shakera and Alex Harris, Rosemary Cartwright, Roslyn and Robyn Sands, Cosette Johnson-Wilson and family, Cindy Moss & Family, Ezra Russell & Family, Avadell and Sheila Rolle, Gweneth and Kristen Lewis, Kurtz & Carol Ritchie, Darrin Sweeting, Cephas Smith, Thaddeus Underwood, Jennifer Mae and Kamitzeon Albury, Wanda Scavella and family, Sandy Albury & family, Dan & Kim Sweeting, Derek & Judy Eldon, Gilbert Hanna, Jasmin Vasquez, Gershan Swann, Bruce Pinder, Mack McKinney & Family, Elsie Mae Johnson and family, Dwight & Sonia Miller, Charmaine Francis, Shantell Spense, Anthony & Naurel Watkins and Family, Sherese Cunningham, Andrea Whyte, Claudette Ramonvill and Family, Ingrid Romer, Rosie Alexandre, Shantor Bowe, Ann Rolle, Judith Knowles, Cheri Rolle, Tamara Hanna, Melissa Deleveaux, Brenda, Kenya and Kayla Colebrooke & Family, The Gilbert, Johnson, King, Turner, Seymour, Russell, Davis, Hepburn, Larimore, Moss, McKinney, Poitier and Strachan families, Nurses and Doctors of PMH Trauma unit, the entire community of New Bight, Cat Island, Boughton Estates Community family, Bahamas Customs Air Freight Section LPIA, Kiwanis International Vice President, Hope Markes and Kiwanis Bahamas Family, The Cat Island Sailing Club, The Paint Place Family, Community Block Plant Crew, North Cleveland Church of God Family. Remarkable Caregivers: Iona (Joy) Bartley, Margaret Major, Lisa Jordine, Kerry Hamilton and Fiona Campbell. We want to express our heartfelt gratitude for the compassionate care and support you provided to the Queen during her time of need. Your efforts brought comfort and dignity to her final days, and we will forever remember your care and compassion. Special Thanks extended to Dr. Agreta Eneas-Carey and Nurse Colebrooke. Many people have had the opportunity to interact with Queenie, we apologize if we missed you. Her capacity of relatives and friends are 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 10:00 a.m. until service time.

Funeral Service for

BERLIN LEON SMITH II, 58

(Retired Sergeant 1610)

of Pigeon Plum Street, Pinewood Gardens, who died at his residence on Tuesday, 28th January, 2025, will be held at All Saint’s Anglican Church, Joan’s Heights, East South Beach and East Street South, on Friday, 7th February, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. Rev’d. Fr. Bradley Miller assisted by Dean Harry Bain, Canon Fr. Stephen Davies and Rev’d. Fr. Richard Wood, will officiate. Cremation will follow.

Fond memories will be held in the hearts of his Wife: Shirley Marie; his Sons: Berlin III (Al-marie), Kyron, Ajuwon (Evanette) and Dehron; his Daughter: Nachea; his Grandsons: Berlin IV, Anari and Andreo; his Granddaughters: Anai and Al-laysha; Mother: Bloneva Smith; Sisters: Rosemarie Seymour and Sharri Smith; Nieces: Judy and Janice Seymour, Jannah Munnings, Jameka (Rev. Matthew) Shaw, Nathea (Conrod) Skyers, Nicole (Curtis) Adderley, Tammie (Devaughn) Knowles, Keshan Leadon, Danielle Bain, Lakeitha Clarke, Deanne (Corey) Greenslade, Aletha Burrows, Wendy Curry, Hailey Sands, Ashoni Rolle, Ashanti and Selena Carroll, Eljanae (Dominic) Rolle and Evita (Ednald) Smith; Nephews: Julius Seymour, Japheth Seymour, Wilberforce Jr. Seymour, Nathan (Charlene) Ward, Haley Sands, Levardo (Samantha) Harris and Millhouse (Raquelle) Ferguson; Sisters-in-law: Anastacia Burrows and Tameka (Paul) Carroll; Brotherin-law Rev. Philip Ferguson; Aunts: Rosemary Edgecombe, Virginia (Elvis) Carey and Jethlyn Burrows; Uncle Lyle Burrows; Cousins: Woodrow, Paulene, and Sandra Smith, Angela Nairn, Anthony Ingraham, Michael Ingraham, Charles and Colintino Edgecombe, Charlene Adderley, Wilfred and James Burrows; Numerous grand and great-grand nieces and nephews, his close friends: Mr. Gladstone Moss, Justice Jeanine Weech-Gomez, Crystal Murray, Mr. Clifford Daxon, Nursing Introductory Class 19, including, Dellareece Carroll and D. Aneka Johnson; the Long Islander’s Association, Janet Johnson, Lakerah Grant, Lydia Basden, B and C Squads 1984 of the Royal

Bahamas Police Force, Maralyn Burrows, All Saints Church Family, including, Fr. Bradley Miller and Mrs. Miller, Fr. Wood and Mrs. Wood, Nicole Saunders-Gardiner and Family, Vashti Adderley and Family, the neighbors of Pigeon Plum Street, Pinewood Gardens, including, Frederick Neely and Family and Lloyd Gordon and Family; Doctors Crispen Gomez and Paul Ward; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Relatives and friends may pay their respects at Grace Funeral Home, #36 Rosetta Street, on Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and on Friday at the Church from 10:00 a.m. until service time.

Death Notice for

PANSY LEWIS, 72

of Stapledon Gardens and formerly of St. Catherine, Jamaica, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Friday, 24th January, 2025.

She is survived by one (1) Son: Shavonti “Prince” Lewis; two (2) Daughters: Deanne Buddington and Sharon Taylor; three (3) Sisters: Geraldine Robinson, Clairdine Robinson-Pearson and Patricia BryanMorris; one (1) Brother: Ricardo Bryan; numerous nieces and nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Funeral Service For

Linwood Thomas Roberts, 59

a resident of Bluebonnet Drive, South Beach, New Providence, Bahamas will be held at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, Joan’s Heights West on Saturday, February 8th, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. Offciating will be Rev. Elmond R. King assisted by other ministers of the Gospel. Internment will follow in the Old Trail Cemetery, Abundant Life and Soldier Roads, New Providence, The Bahamas.

He was predeceased by his father: Thomas Roberts.

Left to cherish his fond memories are his mother: Carolyn (Rena) Roberts; sister: Shawn Roberts; brothers: Wayne Kamara Mawusi and Mario Roberts; brothers: Winston Roberts of Baltimore, Maryland; Evasly (Junior) Figaro of Trinidad & Tobago; Cory Roberts and Jermaine Missick; sisters: Karen Sands of Atlanta, Georgia; Shena Newton and Vasti Roberts; Lydia Drakes-Mikell and Lynette Drakes-Brown of Trinidad & Tobago; aunt: Patricia (Dun) Sands; nephews: Terrell Roberts, Andrew Hanna, Lofton Newton, Patrick Seymour Jr. (PJ); Shem Lumsden of Florida; Rahsaun Figaro of Brooklyn, New York; Kwesi Ferguson and Akil Mawusi of Trinidad & Tobago; nieces: Sheandra Newton; Tamikha Butler of Brooklyn, New York; Dieselle Murkledove and Tiana Collier of Kansas and Mosi Mawusi of Trinidad & Tobago; and a host of relatives including: Alvena Taylor, Tonya Rolle; Roscoe Joseph Sands and Angela Sands-George of South Florida; Michelle Hanna-Knowles, Michael Hanna, Sharon Richards, Christine Woodside; Charmaine Seymour and Cheryl Sands; Patrick Seymour Sr., Marlon Roberts; Tershawn Roberts, Serenity Roberts and Trinity Roberts; Paris Seymour and Seleah Seymour; Zephyr Newton and Charlotte Newton of Pennsylvania; Keith Butler, Rachad Delancy, Brittany Rolle and Roscoe Wellington Sands; numerous friends and neighbours including: Carol Darby, Edward Stubbs, Pamela Williams, Joan Halley, Terry Connell, Earl Lawrence; and Mr. and Mrs. Lindsay and Eulene

Williamson. The Roberts family would like to convey sincere thanks to all who have given us support and encouragement during our bereavement, including Rev. Elmond and Mrs King of New Hope Baptist Church; Ms. Ashley Williams, Co-Owner and Licensed Funeral Director of Eternal Rest Mortuary; Joan Halley; Apostle Derek Cartwright and Pastor Joyce Cartwright and the Divine Outreach Ministry family; neighbours and friends of the South Beach community and other relatives and friends.

Viewing will be held at Eternal Rest Mortuary, #244 Market Street and Oxford Avenue, New Providence, The Bahamas on Friday, 7th February, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and again at the church on Saturday, 8th February, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. until service time.

Death Notice For Minister Eva Green, 77

a resident of #28 Florence Gardens, R. E. Cooper Sub-division, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly of #28 Turtle Drive, Carmicheal Road, New Providence, Bahamas died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Wednesday, 29th January, 2025 .

She is survived by her husband: Rev. Dr. Clifford Green; children: Pastor Monique Adderley and Monte Green; numerous adopted children and grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous too mention.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Funeral Service For

Memorial Service For Stalwart Counsellor

Carnetta Sylvia Clarke-Minus, 94

will be held at the Progressive Liberal Party Headquarters, Gambier House, Farrington Road on (TODAY) Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 2:00 pm.

Funeral Service For Stalwart Counsellor

Carnetta Sylvia Clarke-Minus, 94

of Elizabeth Estates and formerly of Moss Town, Exuma, Bahamas and Golden Gates, New Providence will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 11:00 am at the Church of The Epiphany, Prince Charles Drive, New Providence. Offciating will be Rev’d. Canon Atma Budhu assisted by Rev’d. Canon Delano Archer. Interment will follow in the Woodlawn Gardens.

Your smile, laughter, love, and wisdom will never be forgotten by your survivors: son: Durant Minus Sr.; daughters: Delores Dawkins, Janice Minus-Rolle, Ikenna Johnson, Ruthann (Rev. Ivan) Rolle, Deborah (Rev. Clement) Saunders, Jean Minus; grandchildren: Lesley (Gerard) Lightfoot, Lester Dawkins, Keno (Dasra) Dean, Attorney at Law Duranda (Rawle) Springer, Durant Jr.; ( Denae), Capt. Durvano, Duranique and Duranessia Minus, Leticia (Lorenzo) Burrows, De’Angelo, Chiszelle (Brian) Collins, Taureano (Natania), Brandon (Lorna), Erkell, Bianca, Kayla Johnson, Tenniel (Valentino) Newton, Xavia (Kenneth) Higgs, Ivan Rolle Jr.; Deparis Saunders, Myhikkah Morris; great grandchildren: Lorenzo Jr. and Lorencia Burrows, Sanchez, Sannisha, Sanchino, Branay, Brandon Jr., Tattiana, Myena, Niveah, Sammy and Zion Johnson, Naja, Nyla and Nadal Newton, Gequay, Gemma and Judah Lightfoot, Lakay

Morris, Kassedy and Kennedy Dean, Xyrah Higgs, Bella Merie Raheim, Miliano Cartwright and Ike; great great grandchild: Jianna Murugathasan; brothers and sisters: Perry, Vincent (Dawn), Joseph (Seva), Frederick (Tiffany), Theophilus, Edward (Seniqua), Dillion, Dr. Nelson (Deborah) and Mark Clarke Thelma (Gary) Patterson, Audrey Turner, Dorothy Martin, Lillis (Andrew) Thompson, Wendy (Philp) Butler and Beverley, Seretta, and Anatol Clarke; sisters-in-law: Mrytle and Rosalee Minus; numerous nieces and nephews including: Craig, Kristine (Ocala, Florida), Gregory, Joannie, Niehla, Vaughn, Chole, Kristal, Brandi, Tammi, Neil, Mark Andy, Jamaal, Antoinette and Joy Clarke, Ray Minus Sr., Beverley, Lerlean, Naomi and Claudine Minus, Sgt. Audrey Deveaux, Jennymae and Roxy Rolle; other relatives and friends: Spence & Roosvelt Finlayson, Hillary Deveaux and Peter Isaacs Deveaux, The family of the Late Mennasah Deveaux, Paulamae Ferguson, Edris Johnson, The family of the late Cedric Clarke, the Late Idell Clarke-Rolle Family, Glendina Minus, Elston Dean, Isabella, Earl, Allen, Trevor Wright and Family, Charles, Lionel and David Bonimy, Terry & Derek Benjamin, Joya, Winston & Keith Pennerman, Lyndianna Rahming & Family, Robbie and Eleanor Elliott & Family, Peter Bowe & Family, Julietta Charlton and family, Delphine Moxey, The Dawkins, The Moxeys, The Sturrup’s, Bessy Smith & Family, The Smith’s Lane & Wulff Road Family, Mrs. Whitfeld and The Johnsons and Windward Isles family, Doctor’s Hospital Emergency Room staff, doctors and nurses on Female Medical 1 at Princess Margaret Hospital, Hon. Dr. Michael Darville, Paul and Babara Darville, Dr. Eneas-Carey, Dr. Christopher Basden, Suffragan Bishop Gilbert Thompson, Hon. Glenys Hanna- Martin, The Anglican Church of the Epiphany, Dennis Hanna and the ACW, Father Bain and St. Barnabas Church, Comfort House Ministries, Kingdom Come Ministries, The Moss Town and Southside, Exuma Family, Malvern Bain, Sophia Moss, Fay Jackson, Tamara Spence, Pam Rutherford, Brainelle Cartwright, Dena Evan, Ms. Whitfeld, Maggie Huang, The Embassy of The Bahamas in Washington D.C, Hon. Zhane Lightbourne, The Elizabeth Estates Family, Zonta Club of Nassau, The Ministry of Tourism, The National Insurance Board, The Progressive Liberal Party, POW! (Pancakes, Omelettes, & Waffes) Rosemary Newbold and family, of Miami, Florida, the FNM family and Michelle Pickstock and a host of other relatives and friends, too numerous to mention.

Please forgive the family if your name is omitted, it was not intentional.

Viewing will be held in the Celestial Suite at Restview Memorial Mortuary & Crematorium Limited, Robinson & Soldier Roads on Friday from 10:00am to 5:00pm and on Saturday at the church from 9:30am until service time.

Funeral Service For

Deaconess Eunice

Angela McKinney, 86 née Moss

of Sir Lynden Pindling Estates, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly of New Bight, Cat Island, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2025, 11:00am at Ebenezer Mission Baptist Evangelistic Church, Charles Vincent Street off Cordeaux Avenue. Offciating will be Rev. Jeffery Deleveaux, assisted by Pastor Howard Stuart. Interment will be in Lakeview Memorial Gardens, Gladstone Road.

Cherished and loving memories will forever linger in the hearts of her children: Bradley Jones, Clifford H. Wayde, Doyle, Araline Deborah, Min. Jeffrey, Shonalee, Ian and Lizzette McKinney, Bishop Sterling Moss, Min. Nethlene Newry and Patrice Stubbs; brother: Bishop Winslow Moss; sister: Rev. Sandra Vivian Pinder; daughters-in-law: Patrice Jones and Clarice Moss; sister-in-law: Shirely Moss; brother-in-law: Bishop Rudolph Pinder Sr.; grandchildren: Lervette Blair, Dayton (Giovania) Jones, S. Ramon (Shantell), Waysha, Clifford H. Wayde Jr., Tia & Tiara McKinney, Shari (Jamal) Webb, D’Andrea Wood, Bianca, Precious and Trevanti Moss, Cassandra (Deron) Adderley and Cyntyche Glinton; great grandchildren: Niarobee and Khaliegh Blair, Daelyn and Davyn Jones, Skylar and Logan McKinney, Khloe and Kharter St. Cyr, Jhamia, Jhasmin, and Jhaelyn Webb, Kayden, Camia and Daylan Adderley, Ke’Myha, Travanti Jr. and Brielle Moss and Alvarado Webb Jr.; nieces: Anita, Elvira, Geraldine, Joycelin and Kimberley Moss, Francita (Roger) Rahming, Idamae Black, Lorna (Brenden) Johnson, Monica (Rev. Thomas) Nottage, Asenath (Bishop Kevin) Johnson and Maggie Plouffe; nephews: Basil, Derick, and Hillary Moss; Lachel (Bernadette) Bethel; Rudolph Jr. (Porsha); Dan (Elva) and Carlton (Antneal) Pinder; grand nieces and grand nephews: Travonne, Derrika, Jada, Aliya, Ashton, Jaden, Shanaza, Shameko and Dario (Olivia) Moss; Tamika (Aaron) Pinder; Gregory Jr. (Damila) Mullings; Michael (Gia) and Shannon (Ciera) Nabby; Stania and Stanley Jr. Webb; Jerome

Dorsett Jr.; Ryan McCartney Jr.; Ebony Black; Raheim and Jaheim Andrews; Dante Bethel; Jennawade (Benjamin Jr.) Pratt; Samone (Theodore) Forbes; Rudolph III (Chloe); Ronaldo, Ronell, and Ronishka Pinder; Thomas Jr., Mark, and Jonathan Nottage; Zoey, Rachel, Sarah, Benjamin, David, and Ricardo Johnson; cousins: Ethelyn Morley, Francina Horton, Dennis Darling, Gloria Gilbert, Joyce Pratt, Alvery Hanna, Enith Darling, Glenda Russell Rolle, Thelma, Nicholas and Nigel Miller, Nicole (Gary) MillerNabby, Icelyn Cates, Deesha and Branden Russell, Naketa Thompson, Khan and Kyleen Robinson, Lamont and Lavaughn Neymour, Gary, Sidney, Rodrigo and Recardo Russell, Ellison and Allison Deveaux, Albert Blair, and Patrick Bethel; other relatives and friends including: Bishop Rudolph McKinney, Pearl Frazier, Dr. Father Roland Hamilton, Rev. Vernice Bain, Maxine Livingston, Lashan McKinney, Maeoni Webb and family, Andrea Wood and family, Livan Ferguson, Wendolyn Rahming, Londena Bethel, Vanis Stubbs, Jacqueline Hanna, Sharmaine “Sheila” Sands, Aretha Rolle, Neil Symonette, Ronald Seymour and family, Holston Bain and family, Eulin Dames and family, Dr. LaShanta Smith and the Management and Staff of The Treatment Room, Dr. Cyd McCartney and staff of McCartney’s Dental, Rev. Jeffrey Deleveaux and the Gladtidings Mission Baptist Church family, Rev. Dr. Michael Symonette and the Ebenezer Mission Baptist Evangelistic Church family, Pastor Lockwood Deleveaux and the Hillside Mission Baptist Church family, Rev. Robert Colebrooke and the New St. Paul Baptist Church family, Bishop Stanley Ferguson and the Morning Star Association, Bishop Gregory Chisholm and the New Beginning Ministries family, Bishop Dr. Deanza Cunningham and the Christ Community Church family, Apostle Fritz Stubbs and the Miracle Revival Fellowship Biblemove Church family, Pastor Robert W. T. McKinney and the Grace Communion International Church of God family, Bishop Harvey Cash and the Lakeview Church of God family, Bishop James Newry and the Calvary Deliverance Church family, Maxine Adderley and family, Christine Delancy and family, Alameda Stubbs and family, Dereck Williamson and family, Revis Stubbs and family, Jim Delancy, the Braynen family, the Pinder family, the Higgins family, Seven Hills Estates community, Sir Lynden Pindling Estates community, Sister Sister Breast Cancer Support Group, Rev. Shirley Evans and the Pinewood Gardens Urban Renewal, coworkers of the former Radisson Cable Beach Hotel Laundry Department, and countless others whose lives she touched.

Viewing will be held at Restview Memorial Mortuary & Crematorium Limited, Robinson & Soldier Roads on Friday from 10:00am to 5:00pm and on Saturday at the church from 9:30am until service time.

Semi-Military Funeral Service For

Petty Offcer Aubrey Alexander Tucker Jr., 63

of Bellot Road, New Providence, Bahamas will be held on Friday, February 7, 2025, 11:00am at Holy Cross Anglican Church, Soldier Road. Offciating will be Rev’d Dr. Ethan P.J. Ferguson, assisted by Rev’d Fr. Berkley Smith. Interment will be in Woodlawn Gardens, Soldier Road.

He was predeceased by his mother: Kathleen Elizabeth Tucker née Knowles; nephew: Deron Alexander Smith.

He is survived by his wife: Zantay Tucker née Woodside; children: Aubrena and Alexia Tucker, Jamaal Clarke, Jarell Griffn and Kadesha Capron; step daughter: Saphyre Nottage; adopted son: Petty Offcer Cordero Tucker; parents: Aubrey Tucker Sr.; step mother: Ellery Tucker née Wallace; grandchildren: Amari McGregor, Juran Lewis, Prevail Wilkins, Asher Tucker, Jarell Griffn Jr.; sisters: Wendy Munroe-Milea, Debbie Tucker-Smith, Patricia Tucker, Georgette (Robert) Scavella, Aubrece Tucker and Fiona Tucker, Julie Forbes-Collie, Sharon and Tina Kelly, Kim (Mark) Bradford, Beth (Calvin) Harris; brothers: Quentin and David Tucker, Clyde (Alexandria) Forbes, Richard (Sandra) Knowles, Pastor Stuart (Allison), Mark and Luke Kelly; as well as adopted brothers: Samuel Cleare and Christopher (Theresa) Smith; brother-in-law: Anthony Woodside; nieces: Kathleen (Walter) Hall, Nicole (Cheikh) Sylla, Clairvaughn Fountain, Latoya McKinney, Sydnique Curtis, Dr. Shanterah Evans, Immigration Offcer Robert Jr. Robynn and Renique Scavella, Serenity Tucker and Tanisha Forestin. Deniqua Woodside, LaNell (Llewlyn) Astwood, Kristin and Dawn Kelly, Yolanda Moultrie; aunts: Veronica Hutchinson, Barbara (Clyde) Forbes, Diane Tucker, Hildamae Tucker, Barbara Major, Edna (Rupert) Forde of Canada, Daphne Williams, Maria Russell, of Miami Florida, Beyrl Brown, Warfeld and Jenny Wallace, Laura Ferguson, Isabella Forbes; uncles: Fedrick (Tryphene) Knowles, Joseph (Susan) Knowles, Emmanuel Burchell, and George Tucker; El-Sisto, Rev. Luden (Rev. Judith) Gibson; nephews: Clement Rory (Krystal) and Copeland Roland Smith, Joshua Fountain, Joemar (Tangelique) Scavella, Robert Scavella Jr. “T.I.O.”, Nicholas and Anthony Tucker, Sidney (Jasmin) Curtis., Th’ron and Thomson Petit Frere, Christopher Bowen “CJ.” Ashton Woodside, Donovan (Kim) Rolle, Tariq and Johnathon Kelly; grand nieces and nephews: Shanai Hernandez, Adaliah, Aninah, Walter Jr., Alexander and Kaylee Hall, Annastasia, Corey, Annalise, Camille and Copeland Jr. Smith, Joshua and Haileigh Fountain, Dennis Drummonds, Christian Messiah, Maty, Sailiou, Miriam, Falou, Khadim, Ndeye, Serigne, Oumy and Yacine Sylla, Jezon Scavella, Amir Munnings, Kianan Rolle, Esias Curtis and Alexio Bain & Imani; cousins: Joy (Joey) Lowen, Daniel & Patrick Forde, David & Christel Forde of Winnipeg Canada, Mark & Oksana Forde of Ottawa Canada, Patrick Knowles & Dianna Knowles, Elvis, Ena & Yvette Ellis of West Palm Beach, Jerome & Elease Coney of New Jersey, Vaugh & Antionette Malakius, Walter & Angie Lightbourne, Salathiel, Chatan, Samantha Russel Tia & Frankie Williams Mishelette (Beryn) Williams, Shannel Neeley (Khai), Juliette Williams, Dr. Crystal (Roy) Maynard, (Roy Jr. & Roman) of Savannah Georgia, Sabrina (Gee) Rolle, Josette Knowles, Yolanda & (Marvin Moultrie), Brittany & Kita Knowles, Nicholas (Ikeysha) Tucker, Candice Jordan, Trevor (Nicole) Tucker

and Taniele Tucker, Michelle Taylor, Philippa (William) Delancey, Jeanette (Robert) Broadus, Karen Love, Brenda Roberts, Terez & Lesley Hutchinson, Antoinette (Don) Nouguez, Tyrone, Troy, Carla Kelly and Bridgette (Neil) Morley, Esther Harris, Pauline Tucker, Jacqueline (Tyrone) Sawyer, June (Ricardo) Lees, Patty, Tyrone (Margaret), Foster (Annice) Edgar, Genevie Tucker, Tonya Johnson, Teka Missick, Crystal Bethel, Patrick Sands, Cecil Roberts Jr., Philip (Betty) Sr., Kevin and Anthony Roberts, Randy Rodgers Sr., Don, Joey (Sophia), Jacques, Dwight Kemp, Terran (Sherell), Troy (Mayla), and Randy (Sanchina) Rodgers Jr., Glenda Pople-Williams and Garnet Pople Jr., Paulette (Edmund) Clarke, Bernadette Galanis, Tyrone Woodside, Monique Brown-Theophilus, Rodney Dorsett (Florida), Maxine, Rondon, Lil Sidney(Latoya) Brown and Van (Lolita) Brown of California, Allenell Smith, Marsha Knowles-Adderley, Debbie, Gurth Sr. and Keith (Nicki) Knowles, Louinaihaikah, Luden Jr. Lajuanda, Gibson, Julene Johnson, Harrison, Ormand, Carmeka Gibson, Dolinda, Nicole, Laurell, Lorando Ferguson, Carla, Tyrone and Troy Kelly, Bridgette (Neil) Morley; adopted sisters: Renay Nairn, Renee’(Romeo)Finlayson, Shamona (Jasmond) Adderley, Monalisa (Peter) Rolle, Danette Edgecombe, Akeela (Perry) Adderley, Synobia, Tiffany Rahming, Latisha (Donovan), Minster Marjorie (Raphael) Wallace; godchildren: Javier and Ceanna Forbes, Julie Jorgina Collie-Grant, Asia Moss; special relatives and friends: Ormond (Bertha) Collie and Family, Beatrice Strachan, Ethel, Judy, Fulton Collie and Family, Oral (Connie) Collie and Family, Thomasina (Gary) Johnson and Family, Marsha (Albert) Taylor, Ingrid Farrington, Fenton Strachan, Arthur Holbert, Lionel (Maria) Rackley, Eleanor Williams and Family and Brenda Gonzales and Daniel (Eric) Whiley of New York. Elsie Pilgrim, Marina, Percy, Johnny, Bert and Dave Pople, Jackie Pople-Duncombe, Patricia Humes and Lionel Rackley of Tampa Florida, Lillian Johnson, Natalie Morley, Joy Gooding, Gelita, Loretta, Alexander. Fitzgerald, Kirk Cyril & Alexander Gooding’s, Geal, Eltha Gooding’s (Woods), Javonte Allan, Alvin & Martin Davis, Ivan McPhee of Miami, Florida, Deborah Griffn, Vernon, Gracine & Christine Burrows, Donnie Burke and family, Sherry ArhannaWood, Ivan McPhee and Family, Rouschard Martin, Sheryl Kerr of Miami Florida, Lean Bullard of Bellglade Florida, Sylvia Scriven and Family, Kelsie & Linda Miller and Family, The Burrows Family, The Agnes Johnson Family, The Stagg Out Restaurant & Bar Family, The Smith family, Duke & Lillian Smith, Philip Smith, Harry, Emerald Glinton, Garnet and Deloris Knowles, Calvin, Ivan and Charlie Knowles, Zerlene Fraser, Shirley Pearson, Debbie & Roscoe Darville, Cornelia Moxey, Canrea Symonette, Grace Bethel, Marsha Bethel-Smith, Joan Gray, Nancy Deveaux, Natasha Campbell, Lynden & Nadia Bethel, Anastasia & Calvin Davis, Deloris Johnson & family, Hannah Tonks, Dekeithra Johnson & family, Owen Higgs & family, Minster Marjorie (Raphael), Wallace, Paulette Taylor & Family, Hurranda Newton & Family, Nautrell Kemp & Family, She’mon(Eugene) Williamson & Family, Lakeisha Tucker, Gloria(Gary) Frodyma Betty Bullard & Family, The Moxey Family of Annes Town, Anthony Hanna, Mr. & Mrs. Feaste & Family, C. C. Sweeting Class of 1978, The Bellot Road, The Bel-Air Estates community and The Annes Town Community, St. Bedes, St. Joseph and St. Anslem Catholic Church family, Family, Rev’d. Father Ethan Ferguson & Family; Rev’d. Father Berkley Smith & Family Holy Cross Anglican Church, Holy Cross ACW & ACM, Holy Cross Usher Ministry, Rev’d. Whitfeld Hutchinson and family, St. Margaret Anglican Church Family, Rev. Arthur Charlton, Mt. Vernon Baptist Church, The Royal Bahamas Defence Force, Atlantis Resort Security, Paradise Island, The Ocean Club Family, The Pilot Club of Nassau Family, The Clico Insurance Co. Family, 19th Nassau Girl Guides, UC Health University of Colorado Doctors, Nurses, Medical team, Tabor–Rice Funeral Home, and TRU Community Care.

Viewing will be held at Holy Cross Anglican Church on Friday from 9:30 am until service time.

Funeral Service For

Edwin Miller, 68 affectionately called “Errol Moss”

of Fire Road, Lowe Sound, North Andros, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2025, 11:00am at The Cathedral of Olive, Morgan’s Bluff Drive, North Andros, Bahamas. Offciating will be Bishop Philip Campbell assisted by Rev. Dr. Ifll Russell and Pastor Mannix Cargill. Interment will be in City of Olive Memorial Garden, Morgan’s Bluff Drive, North Andros, Bahamas.

He was predeceased by his parents: John Gracious Moss & Prudence Miller; Sisters: Veronica Russell and Helen Barr.

Left to cherish his fond memories are his wife: Irene Saunders-Miller; children: Vashti Pickstock, Vaniska, Edwin & Jason Miller Sr, Errolyn Brown & Patricia Burrows; grandchildren: Vashtinique & Jaishon Pickstock, Jason Jr, Kayla & Jayden Miller, Amber & Erin Brown; daughter-in-law: Jolyn Knowles; sons-in-law: Jason ‘Kelly’ Pickstock & Robert ‘Bobby’ Brown Jr.; sisters: Rebecca & Helena Moss; brothers: Hilliard (‘Shoemae’), Preston, Olgan & Elton Moss; mother-in-law: Zelma Saunders; sisters-in-law: Rev. Sabrina, Bridgette & Sharon Moss, Phillipa Gomez, Rev. Vyreene Bain, Willamae Russell, Nathalee Barton, Kathy Pickstock & Daffne Saunders; brothersin-law: Lynden Saunders & Kenolle Pickstock; nieces: Denice Mitchell, Samantha & Tammy Bain, Coffe, Shabrian, Leshea, Nadia, Alexandria & Tiara Moss, Dukesha Moss- Knowles, Tashina Stubbs, Karen Coakley, Vandeka Stuart, Kenya Strachan, Shakeva Hutchinson, Mauresa, Tameka & Shanteka Russell, Ashlyn Knowles, Tarizma Rolle, Valerie Salmon, Janice Burrows, Dashneak Evans, Kayshala Fowler, Natoya Barton, Nathalee Woodside, Sandra Rodgers, Melissa, Montez & Tehura Colebrooke, Cassandra Hanna, Movina Forbes, Crisco, Monique, Doreka, & Deidre Barr; nephews: Mariosh Russell, Kordero Stuart, Jason & Terez Rolle, Avian Arty, Duke Jr, Preston Jr., Teveris, Dakaiden, Eltron, Tereacko, Tereac, Ethan Moss Jr. Alphonso Bain, Norman & Albert Smith, Louis Barton, Lynden Saunders Jr. and Bernard Colebrooke; cousins: Algerine, Anita, Cyprianna, Eddie & Arthur Russell, Annamae Smith, Eloise Smith, Michelle Ferguson, Melverne Mullings,

Adderley, Paula, Margaret, Henry, & Lundy Russell, Edwin, Sam, Henson, Donald, & Alexander Miller, Marilyn Pratt, Majorie Mitchell, Wally Rashard and their families; god daughter: Vanria Rahming; god father: Neville Russell; other relatives and friends including, but not limited to: Bishop Philip Campbell, Pastor Ifll Russell, Pastor Wanda Rahming, Pastor Freddy Barr, Pastor Manix Cargill, Pastor Morris Russell, Pastor Robert Barr, McGreg (Alexandria), Earnest Oliver, Mitchell Johnson, Zelda Campbell, Mark Campbell, Felix Saunders, Peter Russell, Brad & Baldwin Johnson, Shelia Lafeur, Miles Russell, Cassandra Russell, Majorie, Denamae (Denette & Lavelle), Donnamae (Elan & Wayde) and Angela Pickstock (Alissa, Sanchez, Valdez), Coral Bowleg, Neville Russell, Evelyn Barr, Jewel Kelly, Ania Russell, Andrea Smith, Rose Roberts, Francine Russell, Rudy Beneby, The Griffen’s, The Campbell’s, The Russell’s, and their families; special thanks to: Dr. Hilare Cindy, Dr. Robin Roberts, Nurse Saunders, Nurse Marshall, Nurse Oliver, the Cathedral Church Family, the Communities of Fire Road and Lowe Sound, the Hugh Campbell Primary School Family.

Viewing will be held in the Celestial Suite at Restview Memorial Mortuary & Crematorium Limited Robinson & Soldier Roads on (TODAY) Thursday from 10:00am to 5:00 pm and on Friday at The Cathedral of Olive in Morgan’s Bluff, North Andros from 8:00pm until service time at the church.

Death Notice For Angelina Poitier, 69

of Gerald Bartlett Subdivision, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly of Stevenson, Cat Island, Bahamas died on Sunday, February 2, 2025 at her residence.

She is survived by her daughters: Shanda Rahming, Zsia & Sherryann Poitier; adopted son: Justin Smith; granddaughter: Jamie Davis; siblings: Helena, Sherine & Doria Poitier and Molinda Smith and a host of other relatives and friends.

Arrangements for the funeral service are being fnalized and details will be announced at a future date.

Helena

Funeral Service For

Carlton Isrum McMinns, 88

of Mayaguana Avenue, Yamacraw Beach Estates, New Providence, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2025, 10:00am at Independence Drive Church of God, Independence Drive Highway. Offciating will be Bishop Joseph Smith assisted by Bishop Tavares Johnson and other Ministers of the Gospel. Interment will be in Woodlawn Gardens, Soldier Road.

Precious and beautiful memories will always be remembered by his loving daughters: Fifka A. McMinns-Bain (R/Cpl. 2160 Martin Bain; son-in-law and caretaker) and Tekeshia McMinns; granddaughter: Seaneá F. Bowe; great grand daughter: Skylar Imani Rolle; sisters-in-law: Elizabeth Mackey, Felicia Lightfoot (Rufus Lightfoot) & Leotha Amenshia (Gilbert Amenshia); ten nephews: Conliffe, Arthur and Mario Henfeld, Quentin Mackey (Tala), Gerard (Leslie) and Sean Lightfoot, Carl and Jerry Pinder, James and Kevin McMinns; four nieces: Cancina Henfeld, Tamara Mather, Jessica and Kendra McMinns; grandnieces: Gerquay, Gemma, Judah Lightfoot, Sydney Mackey; other relatives and friends: Dudley Pinder & family; The Bain & Bastian family, Sonovia Pierre & family, Apostle Claude & Pastor Shemicka St. Gerard & family (Miami), Dollymae Williams & family, Rev. Rose & Deacon Peter Wallace & family (Miami), Corene Almeda Cartwright, Herbert Cartwright, Esther Cartwright, Dino Rolle, Delores Ferguson, Clophield Rolle, Thomas Sutherland, Corene Pratt, Rowena Sutherland Rolle, Albertha Sutherland Thompson, Clofeld Sutherland Pratt, Theophilus Thompson, Mervin Armbrister, Robertha Daniels, Veronica (Mr. King) Genis, (Robert) Dennis, Darryl Armbrister, Anthony (Terry), Patricia (Mark Hill) Brian Pratt, Corene (Herbert) Cartwright, the late Char- lie Hart family Old Bight Cat Island, the families of the late Jerome Gilbert, Sister Woodside (Woodley Woodside) & family, Devils Point Cat Island Community, Bishop Joseph & Rev. Andrea Smith (Overseer, C.O.G.), Pastor & the members of Independence Drive Church of God, Bishop Donnie & Sis. Jenniemae Storr, Eloise Storr & family, Rev. Prince Willard & Coral Dean & family, Bishop Tavares & Sis.

Tiffany Johnson & New Victory Temple Church of God, Bishop Revy & Sis. Bernice Francis, Sis. Alma Ferguson & family, Herbert & Menanchia Clarke & family, The Stubbs, Mitchell & the Miller fam- ilies, Pastor Devard & Jan Francis & family, Rev. Lozier Roker & family, Rev. Milton Newbold & family, Barbara Dorsette & family, Deacon Johnny & Rev. Bertha Deveaux & family, Sis. Helena Stubbs & family, Vanessa Eloise Rolle & family, Shawn & Kristeen Bowe & family, Alethia Bain & family, Philip Curry & family, Carmie Johnson & family, Winifred Taylor & family, the former B.E.C. (Clifford Pier) family, Treasurer Ms. Barbara Zonicle & The Public Treasury family; The Yamacraw Beach Estates Community, Classy Sisters, Nurse Coakley, Doctors & Nurses Elizabeth Estates Clinic, Doctors & Nurses Male Medical #2 P.M.H. Please accept our apologies to other beloved relatives and friends too numerous to mention.

Viewing will be held in the Celestial Suite at Restview Memorial Mortuary & Crematorium Limited Robinson and Soldier Roads on Friday from 10:00am to 5:00pm and at the church on Saturday from 8:30am until service time.

Death Notice For Willie Russell, 54

of Crossing Rocks, Abaco, Bahamas and formerly of Marsh Harbour, Abaco, died on Thursday, January 30, 2025 in Abaco.

He is survived by his brothers: Geon, Kirklin & Onal Russell; sisters: Beulah Walker, Vangy Williams, Joycelin Russell, Opal Davis & Judymae Russell; nieces & nephews: Thelisa, Teran, Vaniqua, Keith, Justin, Jeffernique, Priscilla, Neoshie, Elsie, Tonavia, Malia, Albert Jr., Aljavon, Richae, Roesha, Tamia, Geniyah, Kadin, Maccario, Kaylin & Kaylee Ackoy and a host of other relatives and friends.

Arrangements for the funeral service are being fnalized and details will be announced at a future date.

Funeral Service For

Mrs. Rosemary “Joy” Cooper-McIntosh, 65

of Freetown, Grand Bahama, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, February 8th, 2025, 10:00 a.m. at St. Cleveland Baptist Church, Freetown, East Grand Bahama. Offciating will be Rev. Preston L. Cooper, Jr. assisted by Pastor Fredrick Carey and other Ministries of the Gospel. Interment will follow at Freetown Public Cemetery, Freetown, East Grand Bahama.

Rosemary “Joy” Cooper-McIntosh was predeceased by her parents: Nathaniel and Jerealine Sand-Cooper; husband: Naville “Buck” McIntosh; sisters: Lillian.

Precious memories will linger in the hearts of her children: Anthony Justin Feaster, Euvanka (Walter Jr.) Missick and Alvarez (Debra) Roxbury; step children: Garvin McIntosh, Anastasia McIntosh and Shanda Presendior; grandchildren: Waleah Missick, William Feaster and Alvarez Roxbury Jr.; step grandchildren: Vernal Ching, Rakeisha Ching, Jayanna Brown, Gabrielle Conyers, Cory Conyers, and Garvin McIntosh Jr.; brothers: Rev. Dudley (Ettamae) Cooper and Leo (Barbara) Cooper (Stuart, Florida); brothers-in-law: George Jordine, Lofton Wright, Gordon (Marjorie) McIntosh, Brian McIntosh, Timothy, and Jackson (Iva) McIntosh; sisters-in-law: Maggie McIntosh and Orthlease McIntosh; nieces: Verona Jordine-Croddix, Lashanda Cooper, AvrilJordine, Faye Cooper, Esther Cooper and Lydia (LaTre) Coakley; nephews: Craig Jordine, David Jordine, Renardo Smith, Dudley Cooper Jr. (Deborah), Asher Cooper (Jezebel), Min. Marcus Cooper (Althea), Jephar Cooper and Elijah Cooper; numerous cousins: Beverly Cooper and family, Olease Cooper, Monique Cooper and family, McDonald Cooper and family, Jenny Carey and family, Shanalee (Lenny) Sands and family, Eloise Kelly and family, Washington Smith and family, Alison McBride and family, Princess Cooper and family, Jayson Cooper and family, Inez Cooper and family, Shelia Noreen Cooper and family, Selvera Cooper and family, Royanne McIntosh (Denny) and family, Sammy Lowe and family, Floyd Lowe and family, Ortnell Lowe and family, Phillipa McIntosh and family,

Marco Mather and family, Jefford Kemp and family, Pastor Kevin Sands and family and a host of other relatives and special friends: Mackey family, Lynden Pinder, Rev. Preston Cooper Sr. and family, Rev. Preston Cooper Jr. and family, Pastor Fredrick Carey and family, Glenroy Cooper and family, Nelson (Evelyn) McIntosh and family, Mother Williamae Cooper, Lanora Cooper, Engrette Curry, Tamanji Wilson, Patricia Gibson, Samantha Cornish, Patrice Jacks, Clifton Laing and family, Alvin Laing and family, Luedell Mather and family, Attorney Naomi Smith-Pinder and family, entire Cooper family, Sands family (Abaco), McIntosh family (Abaco), entire Wright family, entire Lowe family, Roxbury family, Feaster family, Missick family, entire St. Cleveland Baptist Church family, entire Community of East Grand Bahama, community at Cooper’s Town Abaco and Hospital, and Staff at AML Foods; special thanks to: Doctors, Nurses and Supporting Staff at the Rand Memorial Hospital.

Viewing will be held in the “Celestial Suite” at Restview Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium Limited, #11-A Coral Road, Freeport, Grand Bahama on Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and at the Church on Saturday from 8:30 a.m. until service time.

Death Noticee For Menenchia

Clarke, 87

of Bowe’s Cove, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly of Andros, Bahamas, died on Tuesday, 4 February, 2025 at her residence.

She is survived by her husband: Bishop Herbert Clarke; son: André Clarke (Minnesota); daughters: Anne Thompson (Carlton), Rev. Patricia Clarke Rolle (Avery), Erica Clarke and My Mykelle Cooper; grandchildren: Zandra, Kenyon, Wardell & Cardell, Ashkahn, Bentley, Cherlindria, Leonardo, Jeremiah and Martinez; great grandchildren: Melissa, Kenyonique, Zuri, Zahara and Quentin; great great grandchild: Maliha Thurston; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Arrangements for the funeral service are being fnalized and details will be announced at a future date.

Funeral Services For

Fabian Sears, 52

of #64 Frobisher Drive, Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2025, 12:00 noon at Fairfeld Church of God, Settlers Way & Balao Road, Grand Bahama. Offciating will be Bishop Cleveland Dames assisted by Bishop Sidney McIntosh. Interment will follow at Grand Bahama Memorial Park.

Fabian was predeceased by his loving and devoted wife: Anne Marie Sears; mother: Stephanie Sears; brothers: David & James Sears, Ken Lewis; sister: PC Portia LewisBain; granddaughter: Tamayah Hepburn.

Left to cherish his fond memories are his father: Elder Wilbert (Idamae) Lewis; daughters: Fabianne (Da-Quan) Beckles, Precious Sears; sons: Fabian Jr. (Cleora) Sears, Ishmael, Nicholas & Fabianno Sears; step children: Lindell Hepburn, Ricasha Rose, Mark Seymour; grandchildren: Amer, Armani, Da-Quan Jr Beckles, Fabián Sears Jr., Keshante Sears, Sarai Sears, Taydem Sears, Amelia Sears; step grandchildren: Jemeke Rose, Trinity Johnson, Mark Seymour, Amina Seymour; sister: Sandra (Allan) Darville, Carla Lotmore, Toni Sears Saunders (Gorden Saunders), Deborah (Min. Terrence) Paul, Dr. Monique (Pastor Chauncey) Jones, Keva (Larry) Beckman, Apostle Shantel (Nathaniel Sr.) Ferguson, Evangelist Carla (Andy) Fowler, Evangelist Allison (Apostle Carlos) Wallace, Kimberly Arnett, Dedrie (Anthony) Hamilton; brothers: Henry Sears (Tammy Bassette) Adrian Sears (Michell Pennerman) Mark (Johnesha) Sears, Derick (Deloris), Floyd (Pamela) Elder Don (Deacon Julien) Wayde, Shayne (Deacon Nadia) Lewis; numerous nieces and nephews including: Tanya ,Paul Ferguson, Brittney & Dr. Paul Scavella, Selena, Miguel Saunders, Ashton, Aleasha, Brandon Curtis, Malia, Henrick, David, Robin, Alisea, Adriella, Sears, Harper Rolle, Alexandria Powell, Shawnette Lewis, Embria, Shante McNeil, Latoya Hawton, Kendira Brown, Lauren Miller, Natazia Ferguson, Ashley Wallace, Kajah Lewis, Dakota, Holley Fowler, Crystal, Katie Major, Waydesha Lewis, Symmone Lewis, Raven Richardson, Dinah Hamilton, Gregory Bullard Jr., Alexander McKenzie, Aron, Joshua Thompson, Ahmad, Rashad, Kentonio, Kaden, Cameron, Miguel, Jacquon, Lewis, Trey Bain, Troyniko McNeil, Deangelo, Nathaniel Jr., Nathan, Natario, Nat Ferguson, Andre Stuart, Carlos Jr., Caleb Wallace, Avery Fowler, Haratio Brown, Justin Arnett, Daniel, Jacob Hamilton, Nahajela, Krystal Robertson; aunts: Rosemary Wilson, Sarah Martin, Gloria Mckinney, Arlina McKinney; uncles: Nalfred Lewis (Ty), Christopher McIntosh; grand aunts & uncles: Evangelist Susanna Russell, Pastor A. B Lewis (Evangelist Tryphenia) Bishop A. John Lewis; numerous of cousins including: Benjamin McIntosh, Ramento McIntosh, Edell (Douglas) Rolle, Natsha Stuart, Literah, Stephaine Willamson, Kimberley, Natasha McKinney, Krista Newbold, Ronique Adderly, Chiniko James, Karen Bowe; special thanks to: the Staff at the Rand memorial Hospital, the Hepburn Family, the Poitier family, the Pennerman family, Bernard Grant, Revelation Prophetic Ministry, Foundation of the Word Ministry Intl, Revelation Faith Ministry, New Life Ministry Intl., Sanitation, Candid Security.

Viewing will be held in the “Chapel of Eternal Rest” at Westside Memorial Mortuary, Hanna Hill Eight Mile Rock on Friday, February 7, 2025 from 12:00 noon to 6:00pm.

Simeon Russell, 64

of Hunters, Grand Bahama, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2025, 1:00pm at St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church, Hunters, Grand Bahama. Offciating will be Rev. Fr. Oswald Ferguson assisted by Deacon Donald Duncombe. Interment will follow at Hunters Public Cemetery.

He was predeceased by Gerald, Felma, Brendan, Angela, Laura, Julita, Celseus and Edrick.

He is survived by his daughter: Simone Russell; sons: Asthon and Geraldton Russell, Rashad Rolle; adopted sons: Scott (Roge Williams), Akeem Oliver; grandchildren: Jade Davilma, Travai Dean, A’riah Belizaire, Ashanti and Shamiah Russell, Shamarrhi, Arlleyn, Joshua, Jerenique, Jeremiah and Karba Smith, Janiyah, Joy and Anna Green, Scott Williams Jr., Selena Williams, Alayah and Khayden Oliver; brothers: Sylvan and Anthony (Michelle) Russell; sisters: Teresa Strachan, Victoria (Donald) Duncombe, Emily (Simon) Lewis, Catherine (Dickson) Osanu, Petronella Russell and Mary (Kevin) Wright; sister-in-law: Patrice Russell; nephews: Sheldon, Brendan, Dorian & Christian Russell, Phillip (Jantzen) Strachan, Sherrad, Sylvan II & Trevine Russell, Donvar Duncombe, Galen Lewis, Chukwudi and Nnamdi Osanu, Lance Gibbs. Kevin & Edrick Russell Jr. Anthony Russell Jr., Leon Wright; nieces: Melissa Russell, Phillipa Strachan (Shaffner) Ross, Perpetual Strachan (Wesley) Timothee, Alexandria Lewis, Donvaria and Donvarcia Duncombe, Laurente Russell, Eborim Osanu, Antionette (Wesley) Riley, Telia (Dion) Clarke, Sylvandria Hughes, Blaire and Paige Russell, Edricka (Desmond) Armbrister and Leigh Wright; grand nieces: Andrea (Jonathan) Marshall, Layla and Timmiyah Gittens, Allysa Russell, Amore Timothee, Shyla Ross, Desricka and Desire Armbrister and Tiara Duncombe, Shernaja Russell; grand nephews: Dorian Russell Jr., Christopher Chambers, Wesley Timothee Jr., Andre Gittens, Jaquan and Labron Russell, Desrico and Desmond Armbrister Jr., Tori Duncombe, Mario Rolle, Santino Gilbert and Justus Poitier, Sharrad Russell Jr.; great grand nieces: Lamayah Strachan, Alaia Marshall and Kehlani Bartlett; great grand nephews: Lamad Strachan and Jamir Marshall; aunt-in-law: Veronica Russell; grand aunt-in-law: Essie Russell; godchild: Oscar Miller Jr.; cousins: Sylvia, Leona, Cleola, Herbert, Matthew, Dellalee, Paula, Rick, Leval, Della, Nathalin, Freda, Aida, Harold, Wilfred, Alexander, Roland, Priscilla, Paula, Maryann, Linda, Rochelle, Lorrainne, Carlton and Sylvannus; friends and other relatives: Allan Grant, Vincent Grant, Agnes Davis, Gertrude Wilson, Milton Russell, Keithlyn Russell, Derek Johnson, Boston Cooper, Ambrose Bullard, Gilbert Wildgoose, Mr. Miller, Oswald Ferguson, Father David Cooper, Chucky, Benjamin Rolle, Keith Fowler, Danny Miller, Maury Davis, Celiann Grant, Barbara Smith, Walter Smith, Basil (Eliannese) Manville, Marietta Lewis, James Russell, The entire Community of Hunters, The Highway Club, Mack Town and Lewis Yard, St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church Family, the entire staff at the Rand Memorial Hospital especially the ambulance and maintenance departments.

Viewing will be held at “Friendly Burial Society”, Lewis Yard, Grand Bahama on Friday, February 7, 2025 from 12:00pm to 5:00pm.

Mass in Thanksgiving For

Mrs. Willamay Bridget Sawyer JP, 93

of Bailey Town, Bimini, Bahamas will be held at Holy Name Catholic Church on Saturday, 8th February, 2025 at 11:00a.m. Offciating will be Monsignor Simeon Roberts. Internment will follow in the Church’s Cemetery.

Memories are cherished forever by her loving and devoted niece: Marianette “Byit” Thompson; son: Gervase (Pearline) Lewis; daughter: Jacinta Sturrup; grand daughters: Lessette Virgil (Elexio, Sr.), Tamel Sturrup (deceased); great granchildren: Alexio and Alexia Hendfeld; Elexio, Jr. and Lexani Virgil; nieces: Veronica (Gregory Sr.), Diane, Ingrid, Ruth, Harriet (Woodrow), Joyce, Frances, Elizabeth, Hilda, Janice, Margo, Keva, Magdalene (Rayfeld), and Bridgette (Leslie); nephews: Alexander, Augustine (Verona), Monsignor Simeon, Micah, Stephen (Theresa), Evangelist (Renée), Anthony (Janet), Livingston (Carol), Fabian (Linda), Matthew (Antoinette), Walter, Lealand (Denise), Angelo (Marzetta), Lawrence, Sidney Jr., Leo, and Paul; predeceased nieces and nephews: Faith, Salome, Genevieve, Julianna, Jerome, Leonard, Emily, Selma, Vernona; numerous grand nieces and nephews: Descendants of Barbara & Bruce Roberts, Inez & Willmore Stuart, Alfred & Rowena Levarity, Elsie & Lawrence Rolle Sr., Doris & Frederick Lewis and Sidney Levarity; in-laws: Henry Sawyer (brother-in-law), Pauline Saunders, Alma Roberts, Dell Sawyer, Betsy Colby, Jill Saunders and Eartha Saunders (nieces) Jack Sawyer, Mark Saunders and Quinth Saunders (nephews); god brother: Monsignor John Johnson; god children: William Pinder Jr., Valerie Percentie, Valarie Sweeting, Bridget Sherman, Sheila Rolle, Ron Marshall, Micheal Roberts, Selma Grant, Solomon and David; numerous relatives and friends not limited to the descendants of: Benjamin Roy Levarity

(including Adelaide Levarity-Pinder), Garnet Levarity (including Janet Levarity, Lillis Ramsey, Claudette Bees), Rev. Earl Francis, Prescola Lockhart, Edna Levarity, Carl & Madeline Levarity, Capt. Willie & Mary Weech, and Joseph Levarity, The Levarity, Stuart, Smith, Weech, Rolle, Saunders, Sherman, Robins, Roberts, Francis (including Prince, Willie, Percy, Rev. Diana and Anne), and Sawyer families; special thanks to: Carolyn Newbold of Bimini; Dr. Paul Duncombe, Curtis Brennen, Portia Stuart, Cynthia Neely, Frank & Mearil Hinzey, Archbishop Patrick Pinder and the entire Archdiocese of Nassau, Deacon Micheal & Barbara Checkley and parishioners of Holy Name Catholic Church, Sis. Marva Coakley and Sisters of St. Martin Monastery, Hon. Micheal Pintard and the offcers and members of the Free National Movement Party, the entire community of Bimini and other relatives and friends.

Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at the church on Friday, February 7th, 2025 from 4:00pm8:00pm and again on Saturday from 9:30am until service time.

Death Notice For Mancilla Demeritte, 91 affectionately called

“Sweetie”

of Alice Town, Bimini, Bahamas and formerly of Haiti, passed away peacefully her residence on Saturday, January 25th, 2025.

Left to cherish her memories are her daughter: Violette (Jarrett) Gadaon; numerous grand and great-grand children, siblings, nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Death Notice For

Noville Siffrard, 99

affectionately called “Papi” “Papa Joe”

of Carew Street, Mt. Royal Avenue and formerly of St. Louise-du-Nord Haiti, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Wednesday, Jannuary 29th 2025 .

He is survived by his spouse: Madelane Octelus; 2 sons: Gerald Etienne and Billy Joseph; 1 daughter: Lanette Octelus; step daughters: Jacqueline Julminise and Islande Dorval; and a host of grand children, great grandchildren numerous nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.

Funeral Service will be announced at a later date.

Funeral Services For

Tyrone Basil Saunders, 61

of Jubilee Gardens, New Providence, Bahamas who died on Sunday, Janauary 26, 2025 will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2025, 10:00am at The Christian Tabernacle Church, Robinson Road. Offciating will be Bishop Rudolph Balfour, assisted by Associate Pastor Linda Balfour. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Gardens, Soldier Road.

He is survived by his wife: Evangelist Carolyn Saunders; sons: Tyrone Saunders Jr., Riko Armbrister (Shar’Dasha) and Anthony Murphy; mother: Agnes Saunders; brothers: Brendan (Ruth) Saunders and Keith (Stacy) Saunders; Sister: Ursula Saunders; sisters and brothers-in-law: Proxanna Brown, Geletta (Hagard) Pennerman, Monique Mitchell, Elkanah Brown, Rev. Ivan Thompson and Micah (Paula) Williams; aunts: Maria (Goudia) Cartwright and Angela Darville; nieces: Christie Saunders, Blair and Letitia, Samantha, Shannell and Brenda Thompson, Patrice, Tiffany, Shan, Shavone and Vestra, Alexandria, Alana and Alexis Mitchell, Taniqua Pennerman, Kenrica and Shanika Armbrister; nephews: Gregory Saunders, Jonathon Saunders, Jason Thompson, Taquan Pennerman, Ivan Thompson Jr., Bernard Knowles, Troy, Timothy, Kenrick Armbrister, Micah and Lorenzo Williams, Jermaine Armbrister; grandnieces and nephews: Cairo, Logan and Legend, Cole and Aniyah; Numerous Other Relatives and Friends: Bishop Rudolph and First Lady Balfour and The New Wine Kingdom Ministries Family, Judy Deveaux, The Russell Family, The Moss Family, the entire Jubilee Gardens Community Family, Paulette Whylly, SLS Bahamas Housekeeping Family, Helena Seymour, Kevin and Julie Forbes, Morgan Saunders and all those too numerous to mention.

Viewing will be held in the Legacy Suite of Vaughn O. Jones Memorial Center, Mt. Royal Avenue and Talbot Street on Friday from 12:00 noon to 5:00pm and on Saturday at the Church from 9:00am to service time.

Annamae Hecker, 70

of Cowpen Road, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly of Tea Bay, Cat Island, Bahamas who died on Sunday, January 12, 2025 will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2025, 11:00am at Everlasting Life Baptist Ministries, Fire Trail Road. Offciating will be Bishop Ronald Bastian. Cremation will follow

She is survived by her children: Vanessa and Valencia Seymour, Melissa, David and James Oniel; sisters: Georgina Robinson, Mavis Douglas, Helena Seymour, Evamae and Ruthmae Kemp; brother: Harry Kemp; Grandchildren, Santino Seymour, Acadia and Paul Graham, Deangela and Deangelo Desir, Shante Rolle, Festus Nwaosuagwu and Jordan Barr; great grandchildren: Santia, Santinique and Santino Seymour Jr. and Deavon Seymour; numerous nieces and nephews: Chantonique Minnis, Yorrieker Gibson, Lakeisha Cox; , Mark Seymourt, Aretha (Obie) Colebrooke, Arthur, Nicola, Simone and Deshane Seymour; cousins: Marjorie Robinson Williams and Family; and other relatives and friends.

Viewing will be held in the Legacy Suite of Vaughn O. Jones Memorial Center, Mt. Royal Avenue and Talbot Street on Friday from 12:00 noon to 5:00pm and on Saturday at the Church from 10:00am to service time.

Angela Joann Miller, 57

of Hanna Road, New Providence, Bahamas died at her residence on Friday, January 31, 2025.

She is survived by her children: Bria and Wayne Miller; brothers: Mario Simmons, Captain Michael Simmons of The Royal Bahamas Defence Force, Leo Simmons and Jeff Adderley; sisters: Jennifer Pearce and Cheryl Adderley; numerous nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.

Funeral Service will be announced at a later date.

Death Notices For

Sheldon Thompson, 56 affectionately called “Chucky”

of Johnson Road Estates, New Providence, Bahamas died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Saturday, February 1, 2025.

He is survived by his father: Leonard Thompson; mother: Dr. Mavis Thompson; children: William, Sheldon Jr., Steven, Elon and Naythen Thompson; grandchildren: Naaman, Levi, Liam, Sheldon III and Ameer Thompson; sister: Cecelia Wallace (Shelton); brothers: Luke Thompson and Nicholas Thompson (Ericka); aunts: Rev. Carnetta Ferguson, Emily Hall and Jackie Thompson; uncles: Ronald, Rodney and Kendal Thompson; other relatives and friends: Mickell Thompson, Tatiana Thompson; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends: The Bus Drivers Association, The Communities of Wemyss Bight and Deep Creek, Eleuthera, Life Changers Ministries and other relatives and friends.

Funeral Service will be announced at a later date

Princess Evelyn Lorraine Campbell, 78

of Lincoln Boulevard, New Providence, Bahamas died at her residence on Wednesday, January 29, 2025.

She is survived by her children: Jessica, Elke-Mia, Evarona, Emerick, Tamara, Idi and Claudia Campbell; grandchildren: Ghandi, Stephen, Nekisha, Da’Relle, Tisca, Hero, Idi Jr., DiMaggio and Elke-Mia; great grandchildren: Drayon, Kimaine, Rebecca, Kameilla, Jermaine, Micah and Tenique; adopted daughter: Dr. Denise Rose and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral Service will be announced at a later date.

Celebration of A Gem Service for

LOUISE VIOLET JOHNSON-BOSFIELD, 103

of Karl Road, off Claridge Road and formerly of James Cistern Eleuthera, will be held on Saturday, February 08, 2025 at 11am at Holy Family Roman Catholic Church, Robinson Road. Fr. Jay Cartwright, Monsignor Alfred C. Culmer and Deacon D’Arcy Rahming will officiate, burial will be in Woodlawn Gardens Cemetery Gardens, Soldier Road.

The Radiance of this “Bloodstone of A Gem” will always glow in the hearts of her:

Three Sons: Mark Anthony “Kiah” (Sharon), Philip Patrick “Chicken” and Clement Bosfield;

Three Daughters: Ellen Major, Albertha Adderley and Karen BosfieldLeadon (Richard);

Twelve Grandsons: Gwain (Natasha), Mark Anthony Jr., Jamal, Jovan (Martina), Kyle and Antonio Bosfield, Keeno Major, Omar Russell (Beorah), Quaid Robinson, Deron Adderley (Cassandra), Jamal (Shirley) and Rashad Leadon; Fourteen Granddaughters: Sheena Kemp, Ann Garcia (Dexter), Myrez Williams (Henry), Deborah Kelly (George), Maneica Pratt (Marcus), Talia, Khalia, Darlecia and Nyiah Bosfield, Ricquelle Roberts (Shannon), Richika Manson (Torino), Charette Nixon (Michael), Larintia Moss and Sydlesia Major (Douglas);

Eighteen Great Grandsons: Joseph and David Garcia, Ryan, Jamal and Gwain Bosfield, Jeremie and Jermaine Storr, Giamar and Mason Russell, Giano Major, Quaid-Leslie Robinson, Cayden and Dylan Adderley, Allan Tucker, Vincent Moss, George Kelly (Garred), Marcus Pratt and Henry Williams; Eighteen Great Granddaughters: Gawainique, Gabrielle, Markell, Makayla, Bethany, Mahlia, Darlecia, Nyiah and Joniah Bosfield, Jereneke Storr, Travoughn Seymour, Maddison Robinson, Camia Adderley, Douglisha Major, Tania, Taylor, Tori Williams and Lateisha Pratt; Seven Nephews: Asa and Lester Mackey, Ronald and Whitfield

White, Harold, Anthony and Nathaniel Bosfield; Nine Nieces: Patsy Musgrove, Sheila Hendfield, Melba Butler, Elaine and Frances Johnson, Felicia Bowles, Brenda Davis, Rosemary and Maisi Thompson; Daughter-in-law: Darnell Bosfield; Two Goddaughters: Sara Wiliamson and Emily Glass; Numerous: Grand and Great Grand Nephews and Nieces; Other Loving Family and Friends Including: Grandchildren late Hubert ‘Money King” Johnson, Late Dorothy White, late Harcourt Johnson, late Bessie Bowles, late Effie Mackey, late Mazie Thompson, Johnson-Bethel Family Reunion, Bosfield Family Reunion, Children of Elaine Sands, Freeport, Children of Frederica and Charles Knowles, Children of Rufus and Christiana Johnson, Elder Wendell G. II, Dwaling D. A. and Prisca “Trennie” Dean, Keva Minnis, Doreth Dean-Campbell, The entire Eleuthera Community especially James Cistern, Gregory Town and Governors Harbour, Anitta Dillet, Jackie Marshall, Sister Annie Thompson, Barbara and Camile Bullard, Floridell Adderley and the Children of Mary Young.

A Plethora of Friends, Church Family and Political Associates Including: Agnes Leadon, Elkanah and Carol Gilbert, Lorenzo Carey, Anthony Sweeting, Stanley Knowles, Charles Hall, William Barry, Pauline Pennerman, Sylvanna Rahming, Aba Smith, Jeanette Thurston, Micah Knowles, Ericka Rolle, Mudlyn Pinder, children of Rosalie North, Terrel Farquharson, Denise Strachan, Wellington and Carnetta Edgecombe, Godfrey “Goofy” Brown, Tyrone Palmer, Sergio Armaly, Mike Lightbourne, Katherine Forbes-Smith, Val Newton, Caline Newton and their Families, Archbishop Patrick Pinder, Clergy and members of The Archdiocese of Nassau, Bishop Kenrick Forbes of Dominica, Fr. Jay and members of Holy Family Catholic Church, Catholic Women’s Auxiliary, The Free National Movement, Dame Janet Bostfield, The Honorable Algernon S. P. B. “KC” and Dame Anita Allen, The Honorable Michael C. Pintard, The Honorable Hurbert Alexander Minnis, The Honorable Hurbert Alexander Ingraham, the Woman’s Association of Free National Movement, The families of Claridge Dale Gardens and Claridge Road, Louise has positively touched many persons with her loving and kind heart too many to mention. The family is grateful.

Special Appreciation To: Captain Glen Pratt, Captain Allison Rolle, Prince Mackey, Gregory Robinson, Althea Conliffe, Retirees, Management and Staff Bahamasair, Retired and current employees Bahamas Customs Department, Management and Staff of Royal Bank, Mary Star of The Sea Catholic Church, Freeport, The ProCathedral of Christ the King, Freeport, Dr. Butler, Dr. Brennen, Nurse Wallace, Doctors and Nurses Female Medical 1 and 2 Princes Margaret Hospital.

Public Visitation will be at the “Free National Movement Headquarters” Mackey Street on Friday, February 07, 2025 from 11am to 4pm at Holy Family Roman Catholic Church, Robinson Road on Saturday, February 08, 2025 from 10am to service time.

Funeral Service For

Mr. Edward George Knowles, 88

Funeral Service For Prince Lorenzo Wilson, 50

affectionately called “Eddie”

a resident of Wemyss, Long Island, Bahamas who died on Sunday, February 02, 2025 will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2025, 10:00 a.m. at St. Anne’s Anglican Church, Fox Hill. Offciating will be Archdeacon The Ven. Hugh Bartlett Jr. assisted by Retired Archdeacon, The Ven. G. Kingsley Knowles. Interment will follow at St. Anne’s Church Cemetery, Fox Hill.

He was predeceased by his wife of 58 years: Brenda Maria Knowles;

Left to cherish his memories are his chilrden and their spouses: Quentin Knowles and Sandra Darville, Terrence and Rachel Knowles, Valencia and Clint Harding; grandchildren: Courtney and Allana Knowles, Dallas and Ethan Knowles and Jared and Julia Harding; sisters-in-law: Sylvia Burrows-Dilullo, Predenzia Burrows, Remona Pinder and Etoile Burrows; nieces: Stephanie Harding, Heather Beaman, Denise Knowles, Jill Rollins, Christina Knowles, Moira Knowles, Alicia Key, Amy Pinder, Yvette, Simona and Sylvanna; nephews: Gregory Culmer, Keith Fox, John Fox, William Malone, Hugo Knowles, Warren Knowles, Michael Knowles, Peter Beaman, Patrick Carroll, Victor Carroll, Anthony Lowe, Angelo Burrows, Ricardo and Julian Brooks, Rocco, Marco and Nicky; numerous grand nieces and nephews; nany cousins, other relatives and friends including: Gloria Culmer, Gina Coakley, Gloria Fawkes, Ann Fox, Ruth Carroll, Cecelia Carroll, Susan Lowe, Sophia Streater, Stacy Burrows, Dakota Burrows, Maria Vega, James and Sharie Knowles, Paul McCardy, Fr. Philip Heild and the St. Peter’s Parish family North Long Island, Kevin and Kimberly Cartwright, Jerome and Desiree Harding, Patricia and Winnie Deal, The family of the late Theresa Miller, Audley Pratt, George, Darryl and Gerard Darville, Melanie Knowles, Lillian and Terrance Forsythe, Dr. Phyllis Darville, Joshua Knowles, Rosemary Ellam, The Brooklyn Road Apartment family especially Drs. Murthy, The Friday night crew at KC’s Wine & Spirits, The Breakfast Crew and Staff Of VG’s Restaurant, especially Chris Benson, Philip Pinder and Brandon Watson, The staff of Flameless Electrical especially Douglas Major and Takoya Pyfrom and former employees: Percy Sawyer, Pat Hepburn and Leonard Hanna, St. Anne’s Church Fox Hill, The Long Islanders’ Association and former members of The Lions Club.

Relatives and Friends may pay their last respects at Butlers’ Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Ernest and York Streets on Friday, February 7, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and at the church on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until service time.

a resident of Millers Road, New Providence, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, February 08, 2025, 11:00 a.m. at Faith Temple Ministries, Pine Barron Road and Bishop Philemon Wilson a , a au, he aha a . Offciating will be Pastor Bishop Carlos Thompson assisted by Bishop Edmond Ellis and other Ministers. Prior to service Cremation was held.

Left to cherish his memories are his father: Bishop Doctor Philemon R. Wilson, JP; wife: Tiffany Wilson; children: Prince II, Princeton, Princess and Perez Wilson; brothers: Kavin (Sharon) Wilson, Retired Sgt. 1197 Philip (Paulette)Wilson and Minister Michael (Cooley) Wilson; uncles: Thomas (Carol) Smith, Roy Smith, William (Larissa) Wilson Jr., Raymond (Eugina) Wilson, Orthnel (Dorothy) Poitier and Catechist Cedrick (Olga)Wilson; aunts: Victoria Willis, Freeport, Grand Bahama, Fredricka (Donald) Nottage, Marylee (Brian) Davis, Ruth (Glen) Dean, Fenemae (Carlos) Grant, Boston, Massachusetts, Rev. Julia Bain, Rev. Carolyn (William) Demeritte, Anna “Dola” Wilson, Olga Poitier-Wilson, Mae L. Smith and Betty Poitier; nieces and nephews: Deandre, Lashay, Precious, K. Kay, Berchell, Lawell, Khadjah, Kevon, Kavin Jr., and Jacob Wilson, Philip Wilson Jr., Malik and Mia Wilson; cousins: Tanya Bain, Sade Palmer, WPC 4308 Chealesa Taylor, Lorene Smith, Victor Kendrick Smith, GRII Immigration Offcer Charmaine Smith, Charmaine Loren Smith, Lorine Smith, Kebre Eden, Carlos Eden Jr., Moses Reginald Bain, Aston Gaitor, Victor Willis Jr., Thomas Smith Jr., Shantell (Philmore) McDonald, Utica (Jamal) Abdullah, Lewis Saunders, Miguel Edgecombe, Donovan Nottage, Kenya ( Insp. Percy) Patton, Sgt. 2892 Glendera (Insp. Jayson) Gomez, RN Genea Dean, Jewitt (Laverne), Rico (Michelle), Richard (Sherell), Jamaar (Khandise), Latoya Bain, Shenequa Strachan, Stephan (Juliet),Shayne (Jana) Sharrod (Camille) Dermeritte, Jaxon Bain, William Jr., Warren (Janique) and Dayana Wilson, Trevon (Demon)Thurston, Tia (Moses) Johnson, Quey (Tevin) Spence, Prince, Xavier and Ava Wilson, Mykah Smith, Rudolph (Chris) and Denise Thurston, Gail (Austin) Mullin, Pheron Bodie, Bouvier, Elaine, Judith, Tanya, Shako, Samantha, Tiffany, Frederick, ASP Anthony Curtis, Bridgett, Quincy, Nicky, Alton, Anwar, Charles (Roslyn) Hepburn, Lee, Boston, Massachusetts, Laurie, Shelia, Dane, Sherene, Donella, Cedric, Keith, Jacqueline, Meoshe, Avarie, Kayla, Jenson, Nicola, Shane Sedrilee and Pedro; numerous other relatives and frien inclu ing The Decedents of Bill Philemon Wilson Family, the Bluff, Cat Island, The Stubbs Family, The Hepburn Family, Faith Temple Ministries Family, Cathedral of Praise Family, the Deveaux Sands Family, the Burrows Family, the Henderson Family, the Ferguson Family, the Francis Family, Mr. Edwin Molly and Family, The Hanna Family, The Styles Family, The Timothy Family, The Gray Family, The Lloyd Family, Bahamas Baptist College Class of 1991, Management and Staff of BTC, Royal Caribbean, ALIV, Security Service Bahamas Ltd., Bahamas Waste Ltd. and First Class Limousine Freeport Bahamas, Akhepran International Academy, The Great Whites Night League Team and The Yellow Elder Community. here will be o iewing.

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Death Notice For

Vernita Alvese Thompson, 83

Funeral Service For Leisa Maria Brown, 55

a resident of Golden Gates #1, New Providence, Bahamas will be held on Friday, February 07, 2025, 11:00 a.m. at Transfguration Baptist Church, Market and Vesey Streets. Offciating will be Rev. Dr. Stephen Thompson assisted by Rev’d Sherma Bowe, Rev’d Brazil McDonald, Rev’d Alphonso Newry and Rev’d Colyn Thompson. Interment will follow at Spikenard Cemetery, Spikenard Road.

Left to cherish her memories are her loving daughter: Karen Pinder; brother: Herbert L. Thompson Sr. Detroit, MI.; adopted sister: Josie Bullard, Orlando FL.; adopted granddaughter: Karyl Lightbourne and family; sister-in-law: Sharron Thompson, Detroit, MI.; nieces: Crystal, Shyvone and Marvette Bain (McKenzie); Phaedra Mackey-Knowles, Dr. Michelle Mackey-Pople; Patral Thompson-Murray, Pheromone Thompson, Monique Rolle, Monique Miller, Ingrid Mercer, Chicago, Naomi Grant, Melcie Dean, Emmie Johnson, Nadonya Muslim, Detroit, MI.; nephews: Herbann Simmons, Herbert Thompson Jr., Patrick Thompson Jr., Dwayne Thompson, Dario Hanna, Dwayne Miller; Don (Kera) Bain, Shawn Bain, Terrio Bain, Leonardo Bain, Brister Dean, Dwight Dean; grand nieces and nephews too many to mention; other relatives and friends: Family of the Late Nathaniel Mackey, West Palm Beach; the Family of the Late Oscar and Sylvia Johnson, Bradley Watson and family, Edna Ferguson and family, Iva McKenzie and family, Nita McKenzie and family, Edgar and Nathalie Bonamy and family, Jasmine Walker and family, Denise Hinsey and family, Patricia Darville and family, Stephanie Forbes and family, Janet Simmons and family, Rose Miller and family, Rose Nairn and family, former Commissioner of Police and Ambassor to England - Ellison and Kimberly Greenslade and family, Linda Muculski and family, the Charlotte Ridge family, Minister Sharon Colebrooke and family, Kelia Marshall and family, Gary and Donna Miller and family, Sheila Wilson and family, Coralee Bodie and family, Alma Evans and family, John and Charlene Neely and family, Rachel Gradolph and family, Mario Smith and family, Althea Jolly and family, Mavis and Edward Ferguson and family, Mitzi and Debbie Swaby and family, Vincent and Mavis Pratt, Anthony and Yvonne Williams and family, Gloria Pritchard and family, Jan and Stephano Wilkinson and family, Charless Carey and family, Kimberly Butterfeld and family, the Family of the late Amy Rolle, the family of the late Rev. Charles Smith and family, the family of the late Maxwell and Francis Stubbs, the family of the late Remilda Pinder, Rose Wallace, NY., Godfrey Bannister and family, Annie and Derick Stuart and family, Kissie Cartwright and family, Tanya Lewis and family, Tonya and family, Joey and Debbie Cooper and family, Jennie and Gordon Kemp and family, the family of the late Charles and Joyce Bonaby, the late Leonard and Delores Wright of Deadman’s Cay, Long Island, Ida Coakley-Ferguson and family, Halcie Hanna and family, Melvina Wright, Vero Beach and Sargent Michelle, Sargent Michelle Farrington, Tracy Jones, Pam Young of Minn., Denise Carmichael, Chicago IL., Geneva Cunningham and family, Washington D.C., the family of the late Albert Rahming; Roslyn, Linda Lafeur, Mr. Barnes of Grosham Property Ltd, the family of the late Irie Evans; Dr. Joan Carey and family, Craig Wilkinson and Family, the Family of the late Gladys Ferguson, the family of the late Keturah Ferguson; the Communities of Hospital Lane, Scott St. and Golden Gates # 1; and many others too numerous to mention. Special thanks to: Monique Lockhart, Dr. Inga Bonaby, the Doctors and Nurses of South Beach Clinic, Pastor Stephen E. Thompson and the Transfguration Baptist Church family; caregivers: Claudia Adlam-Finley and Christine Rahming.

Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at Butlers’ Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Ernest and York Streets on (TODAY) Thursday, February 06, 2025 from 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and at the church on Friday from 10:0 0a.m. until service time.

a resident of Marshall Road, passed away at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Tuesday, January, 28, 2025.

Left to cherish her memories are her husband: Sonny Brown; daughters: Melissa Morgan and Anita Missick; son: Delroy Morgan; grandchildren including: Mekayden Clare, Delia Morgan, Morgan Rolle, Delroy Morgan Jr. and Delaina Morgan; siblings: Nicky, Kelly, Nelly, Shauna, Jamal and Brandon; nieces and nephew: Stephano, Julissa Silvanno and DJ; friend: Delroy Morgan Sr.; daughter-in-law: Shantia Morgan; son-in-law: Renaldo Rolle and a host of other relatives and friends.

A Private Service will be held

Amanda marie Smith-Bain, 42

of Cameron Street, New Providence, Bahamas passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025 at her residence.

She is survived by her husband: Rodney Bain; father: Jeffrey Smith; 2 brothers; 2 sisters, aunts, uncles, cousins, in-laws and other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Memories Funeral Home and will be announced at a later date.

Death Notices For

Peter Alexander Turnquest, 27

of Pastel Gardens, New Providence, Bahamas passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2025 died at his residence.

He is servived by his mother: Shanti Hepburn; brothers, sisters, and a host of other relatives and friends; special regards to the staff of Baha Mar.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Memories Funeral Home and will be announced at a later date.

Aiden Amir Dean, 1year

of Gambier Village, New Providence, Bahamas passed away at his residence on Saturday, January 25, 2025.

He is survived by his mother: Mavis Dean; sisters, brother, aunts, uncles, grandparents; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Memories Funeral Home and will be announced at a later date

Death Notice For

Funeral Service For Idalyne “Ida” Dean, 61

Saint Hernias Jean, 55

of Kemp Road will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2025, 10:00am at Church of God, Shirley Street. Offciating will be Pastor Robert Pierre assisted by other ministers of the gospel. Interment will follow in the Southern Cemetery, Cowpen and Spikenard Roads.

She is survived by Jayden St Finmin, Pene Et Merre, Viladnain Jean, Acilia Doece, Frere Et Soeur, Simon Cnibouel Munich, Emilius Jean, Deluis Jean, Olibnicr Jean, Elienne Toussaint, Christilio Toussaint, Altanise Jean, Sa Fille Et Son Fils, Mynlande Sevehe, Ricando Jean, Cleeventz Jean Noel, Estanle Moignon, Sa Petite Fillc, Liah Paul, Jean Lucianie, Jean Diana, Jean Rasnique, Jean Antone, Rose Desin Jean, Jean Altianes, Jean Minlan Da, Jislin - Maunice, Romana Lagnedele, Diela Monice, Mia Lagnedele, Cynclie Maxis, Roselene Maxis, Evodie Valeny, Hanold Valeny, Gulene - Monicle, Guerde Monice, Ketline Monice, Rose Guloncle Monuce, Rose Guelove Monuce, Donald Monuce, Etienne Monuce, Linda Monuce and other relatives and friends.

The body will repose at Memories Funeral Home, #85 Mount Royal Avenue on Friday, February 6, 2025 from 10:00am to 4:00pm and at the church on Saturday from 9:00am until service time.

a resident of Bailey Town, Bimini, Bahamas died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Saturday, February 1, 2025.

She is survived by her 2 daughters: Joevashka and Arnishka; 2 sons: Hillery and Arnold; 2 adopted daughters: Marquita and Sophia; 4 adopted sons: Derek, Stepvon, Stephen Christoff; 1 brother: Raymond Evans; special friend: Jack Roker and other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to THE NEW COMMONWEALTH FUNERAL HOME and will be announced at a later date.

Ruth Paula Cecilia Woods Neely Bynoe, 83

a resident of Duke Street, Harbour Island, Eleuthera, Bahamas who died at the Princess Margaret Hospital died on Wednesday, January 29th, 2025.

Cherished memories are held by her sons: Harrison, Brian and Franklyn Neely and Mark Bynoe; adopted son: Christopher Cleare; daughters: Nola and Ellen Roberts and Terrel Alcnat; sister: Agatha Capron of Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas; kids: Robert, Judy, John, Michael, Julie, Leonard and Brenden Nutts and other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to THE NEW COMMONWEALTH FUNERAL HOME and will be announced at a later date..

Funeral Service For

Retired Taxi Driver

Anthony Joseph Thurston, 66 affectionately called “Junior” “Joe”

a resident of Fox Hill Road, New Providence,Bahamas who died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Friday, January 17th, 2025 will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 8th, 2025 at St. Francis Roman Catholic Church, West Street North. Father Glen C. Nixon will offciate. Interment will follow in the Catholic Cemetery, Tyler Street.

He is survived by his wife: Kelly Thurston; mother: Dorothy Louise Moss; daughter: Shennell Thurston; brothers: Glenn Bannister, Terrence Josey, Sadat Thurston, Trevor Thurston; sisters: Karen Laing, Caffe & Carla Iphill, Eshell Cooper, Suzanne Thurston, Kendra Thurston, Ann Ferguson; mother-in-law: Virginia Stewart; aunts: Izdna Colebrooke, Ivene Davis, and the late Idell Allyne; uncle: Jerry Thurston; brothers-in-law: Frederick Laing, Norlon Rolle, Wellington Stewart, Sherman Stewart, Mitchell Ferguson; sisters-inlaw: Marice Josey, Melissa Thurston, Shelley Rolle, Jennifer Stewart, Aquanette Stewart; godchild: Princess Nikia Thurston; nephews: Isaac Thurston, Jacob Thurston, Kevin Thurston, Avery Stewart, Terou Bannister, Glenn Bannister Jr., Marvin Laing (Erica), Dominic Laing, Frederick Andre Laing, Dexter Cooper, Terrance Josey Jr., Lavon Josey (Krystal); nieces: Ashonique Dexter, Monteria Udahrae, Terice Josey, Lanique Josey, Bianca Bannister, Kazia Bannister-Thornton, Raquel Bannister, Dr. Melissa Evans, Miranda Henderson, Rantez Cooper, Christy Cooper, Jamar Thurston, Gemma Thurston, Montera Thurston, Futztina Thurston, Allyna Thurston, Leanne Ferguson, Simone Ferguson, Mia Ferguson, Sophia Richardson, Keianna Rolle, Novelet Rolle, Noralique Rolle, Simone Stewart, Kenisha Simms, Decayle Scott; grandnephews: Terou Bannister Jr., Aidan Bannister, Roman Bannister, Noah Bannister, Isaiah Bannister, Erin Laing, Deandre Ayton Jr., Andrae Evans, Dreson Evans, Dexter Cooper, Jordan Cooper, David Henderson, Ethan Moncur, Trayvon, Lavon Jr., Kriston, Udahrae Jr., Umahrae, Davon Jr., Bradely Smith, Ryan Chobar; grandnieces: Jordyn Laing, Milan Laing, Sienna Evans, Anissa Evans, Meliyah Evans, Arianna Moncur, Terranique, Syeisha, Destiny, Dajah; other relatives and friends: The Thurston, The Rose & The Stewart & families; Dexter Rolle & Family, Leila Armbrister, Paula Thurston, Steve and Norma Adderley, Patrick Sturrup, Jeffrey

Trimbley, Cynthia Davis, Prince Thurston, Kenneth Saunders, Basil and Kendy Ferguson, Sylvana Rahming, Dianne Clarke, Maria Johnson, Sophia Strachan, Antoinette Chisholm, Bernadette Saunders, Crystal Dames, Levitia Finley, Zina Smith, Kay Saunders, Ramona Nathan, Alicia Smith, Wendy Smith, Dr. Nadia Gilbert-Bannister & Family, Judith Bannister, Dudley Bannister, Edward Knowles, Keyra Knowles, David Knowles, Sue Knowles, Tristan Knowles, Trinity Knowles, Gabrial Thornton, Angela Cleare, Kathleen Carey Minnis, Margaret and Ralph Forskin, Barbara Carey, Sonia Carey, Christine Cargill Longley, the management & staff Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation (Events Department) Randy, Beneby, Beverly Cooper, Lawrence Taylor, Charles Kelly, Karen Kikivarakis, Seven Rolle, Marvin Taylor, Veronica, Dorothy and family, Edwin Brenda, Sheila Kenrick, Jeffrey Mark and family Shirley Knowles and family Lila and family, Agnes Thompson and family, McCullough Corner Community; special thanks to: The Doctors & Nurses of Princess Margaret Hospital, Dr. Enice, Nurse Adderley, Dr. Deveaux at the Elizabeth Estates Clinic and Dr. Eugene Gray for their invaluable care and support.

Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at the CHAPEL OF MEMORIES THE NEW COMMONWEALTH FUNERAL HOME INDEPENDENCE DRIVE on Friday from 11:00-5:00 p.m. and at the church Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until service time.

Death Notice For Stephen Lorenzo Rolle, 43

a resident of Salem Alley off Kemp Road, New Providence, Bahamas died on Friday, January 31, 2025.

He is survived by his mother: Mary L. Rolle; adopted father: Daren David; brothers: Omar Russell, Tameko Williams, Mark Dames Jr.; sisters: Elton Rolle, Sasha and Andrea Dames; aunts: Angela Taylor, Lynda Olds of Fort Lauderdale, Shameka Dames-Bowe, Yvette Johnson, Katrina; uncles: Churton Dames, Gibson, Roberta Rolle, Samantha Rolle-Carter., Charton Dames, Dominick Stubbs and other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to THE NEW COMMONWEALTH FUNERAL HOME and will be announced at a later date.

Funeral Service For

Mr. Joseph Johnson, 67

a resident of St. John Avenue, New Providence, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, February 8th, 2025, 11:00am at Church Of Christ, 8th Street, Coconut Grove. Officiating will be D. W. Dorsett. Interment will follow in the Southern Cemetery, Cowpen and Spikenard Roads.

Left to cherish his memories are his common law wife of 45 years: Carolyn Deveaux; one son: Joseph Magic Johnson; one stepson: Omar Hepburn; step grandchildren: Omar and Omara Hepburn; sister: Jennymae Rolle Minister Annmae Butler Ferguson Sister Freda Mills, Patricia, Cynthia, Valarie and Christine Johnson; brother: Wilfred Hanna Sr.; nieces: Mellison Johnson Nicole Ferguson, Kimberly Thompson, Austine Russell Thereson Johnson Shenique Smith, Diana Gilbert, Ria Butler, Rosyln Rolle, Sharon Beneby, Karen Rolle, Bridgetted, Oswald Poitier, Lakesha and Franco Bethel Latoya and Tanya Willie; nephews: David Jr. and Blanco Rolle Shekeal, Anthony, Ricardo, Mark, Delroy Johnson, Wilfred Hanna Jr., Henry A. Butler III , Michael Jr. and Lineka Butler Roger and Brian Rolle, Anthony Rolle; brother-in-law: Troy Grant; cousins: Helen Johnson and Cedric Missick, Donnie, Mrs. Kakies Well , Andrew and Stephanie Dean; numerous grand neices and nephews best friend: Edney Bozzie Rolle; and a host of relatives and friends including: Deidre, Theresa, Brent and Kendal Deveaux Elaine Sands, Susan Hall, Inez McKenzie, Share’ue Stubbs, Samantha Cooper, Katerah Moxey, Yolette Taylor and Family, Dale Collie and Family, Seabas Bastian and Family, Lucindo Deveaux and Family, Mrs. Monroe and family, Delon and Mrs. King, Monique Jones and Family, Jacqueline Pratt, Delaron Sr., Delaron Jr.

A.A Transmission Crew, Andrew Sr. Rose, Many Knowles and Family Ej and Travis Smith and Family, Gerald Rolle and Family, The Big Sal Crew, Regina Tio Bowe Driver and Donnie, Miss Marvalet and Family, Chester Bay, Acklins Crew, Wulff Road Pear and Pine Dale, Union Village Crew, the Engleston Crew and other relatives and friends

Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at Newbold Brothers Chapel #10 Palmetto Avenue & Acklins Street on (TODAY) Thursday from 12:00 noon to 4:00pm.

Death Notice For Catherine Karen Young, 74

of Mars Bay, South Andros, Bahamas died at the Miriam Greene Community Clinic on Sunday, February 2nd, 2025.

She is survived by three sons: Charlie Wilson, Lenwood and Jermaine Shields; two brothers: Bruce and Clarence Young; three sisters: Mabel Farrington, Barbara Davis and Leonie Williams and a host of relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Death Notice For Acelue Alusma, 65

of Jenny Street, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly of Haiti died at his residence on Tuesday, January 14th. 2025.

He is survived by his children: Enite, Verlander, Bernadette and Ikelson and other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

ANNJENETTE BENEBY, 50

affectionately called “Coosa”

Funeral Services for HALDANE STUBBS, 64

of Bailey Town, Bimini, Bahamas will be held on Saturday February 8th, 2025, at 2:00p.m. at Community Church of God, Bimini, Bahamas

Officiating will be held by Pastor R. Jamaal Barr, Assisted by other Ministers of the Gospel. Interment will follow in Bimini’s Public Cemetery, Bimini, Bahamas.

Left to cherish her memories are, Mother: Ethlyn Cabrera; Father: Eustace Hanchell; Step father: Louis Cabrera; Children: Kareem Chea, Tavian, Jaquay, Beyonce and Breanne Beneby, Shavanna Hanna; Grandchildren: Alaya and Jalai; Grandparents: Evelyn Rolle (Deceased), Neville & Coral Rolle; Brothers: Wardell Hall, Elrod Rolle, Lamont McQueen, Jamario Williams; Sisters: Chevette McQueen, Ericka Adderley, Gigi Thompson; Stepsister: Yamila Cabrera; Aunts and Uncles: Margaret Jones, Kepie & Samuel Young, Marzetta & Angelo Rolle, Denise & James Edden, Patrice & Teachlet Pierre, Quincy & Benita Rolle, Gloria & Brian Ominski, Kareem, Rashad & Melissa Rolle and Carrington, Wesley McQueen and Chiquita, Rose Ellington, Cisco and Emily Levarity, Gloria Pritchard, James & Estelle Rolle, Audley & Marie Rolle, Freddy Rolle, Ben & Patty Rolle, Coolie, Evan (Deceased) & Florri Rolle; Nieces & Nephews: Deshawn and Dylan Adderley, Lamica, Melissa, Raven and Tenaj McQueen, Ricargia Sands, Linniche and Kaysha Wright Jahmal Bain, Taylor Cabrera Ethan, Sashon, Jamario Jr., Kamari, Pariys, Xavi, Kenderia Johnson, and Ethan McQueen; Grand Aunts: Rose Roberts, Francine Russell; Grand Uncle: Fleix Russell; Godparents: Ann Mozey, Judy Davis and Sherrick Ellis; Cousins: Irene Pintard, Julian Burrows, Kino, Evita, Fabron, Demetria, Leroy, Arlington, Jamal, Janice, Natanya, Angersette, D’Angelo, Jeffrey, Ezra, Preston, Henny, Fred, Nadia and Jamaal Barr, Magdalene, Milley Nixon, Kentrice Williamson, Fantellar Lewis, Tameka, Dexter, Shamron, Brandon, Alexander, Jude, Denecko, Christian, Sarri, Ranelle, Chelsea, Lance, Jeffrey, G Money, Patranella Levarity, Cleo Russell, Loney and James Storr, Sherry Fowler, Carolyn Deveaux, Iline, Kensol and Raymond Sherman, Marquita Saunders, Samantha Johnson, Derek and Natoya Saunders, Joevashka Roberts, Arniksha, Hillary, Arnold, Jawanni, Idalyne Dean, Sophie Roberts and Rashay Johnson, Vondria, Donielle, Derek Jr., Deshae, John, Jakari, Chad Jr., Joevhann, Matthew, Alex, Alijah, Eden, Sara, Giselle and Aldamo, Nya, Marvesha and Hayley, Wendy, Warren, Monet, Isis, Samuel, Sameko & Samiyah Glass, Alexander and Alexia Smith, Wesley and Westin Almonor. Other Family & Friends including Sidney Russell Jr., Terrell Brennen, Valentina Huyler, Keisha and Jermaine Turnquest, Roosevelt Rolle, Deaaron Smith, Baby, Tones, numerous godchildren and the community of Bimini. Special thanks to Nurse Lepeche Dames and staff of The Bimini Community Clinic.

May Her Soul Rest in Peace!

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Relatives and friends may pay their last respects in Bailey Town, Bimini at the church from 10:00am-4:00pm.

of Maria Drive, Off Cowpen Road West, Nassau, Bahamas, will be held on Saturday, February 8th, 2025, at 10:00a.m. at St. Barnabas Anglican Church, Baillou Hill Road, Nassau, Bahamas. Officiating will be held by Father. Roderick Bain Assisted by Father Chester Burton. Interment will follow in Lakeview Memorial Gardens, Gladstone Road New Providence, The Bahamas.

He is survived by his devoted Wife, Ernestine Butler-Stubbs (31 years); Special Loved Ones: Ebony McGregor & Britany Abraham, whom he loved as his own. Siblings: Eleanore (Neville) Hutchenson, Elizabeth Stubbs (Lorenzo Woodside), Beryle Stubbs-Russell, Sharlene Stubbs, Wendy Duncombe, Andrew Stubbs, Wilton (Maxine) Stubbs, Alfred Anthony (Sharon) Stubbs, Wallenstein (Looney) Simmons, Gilbert (Christell) Simmons, Marvin (Vanria) Simmons; Aunts & Uncles: Madeline & Madiemae Simmons, Loretta & Pollymae, Ednal (Lillian) Miller, Senora (Allen) Gilbert, Magery Smith, Lerlean Sturrup, Dr. Horizal A. (Francine), Rev. Dan (Janet), Berkely (Paula), Pedro (Monique) Simmons, Marilyn (Garth) Fowler, Ivalyn Hall. Brothers & Sisters-in-Law: Lionel (Peggy) Butler, Janith Mullings, Marina & Randy McClain, Virginia & Roland Agnes, Constance & William Evans, Selena Mack, Robert Jennings, Daisy Knowles. Nieces & Nephews: Alexandria Seymour, Eleanor & Althea Simmons, Petra Cooper, Karlene Campbell, Charisma Miller, Gilbert Jr. & Nicholas Simmons, Brian Hepburn, Danise, Kaiden, Alexxia & Alexis Lewis Jr., Whitney & Wilton Stubbs Jr., Duran & Marco, Kemawana Stubbs, Christal & Giovanni Grant, Christavia & Chico Jenn-Butler, Kemastoria & Rashad Gardiner, Daynel Stubbs, Cordera Robinson, Jaquel Woodside, Shakaya Carey, Antanika Stubbs, Jamal Stubbs, Trevor Aranah, Patrick Curry, Fredo Stubbs, Lorenzo Woodside Jr., Benson, Ranado, Deangelo Stubbs, Andrew Stubbs Jr., Cordero Robinson, Anwar & Anthony Jr. Stubbs, Cleopatra Sykes, Jerry, Elkin, Thomas, Kayrelle, Kendowlyn (Julius Brown), Klarence (Ashley), Aaliyah, Marck, Virgil, Clodin, Jamain Butler, Keith, Keerhan, Trika and Kimberly Mullings & Dr. Karlton Rolle, Ricardo (Gidgette) Hamilton, Byron & Brendon McClain, Chrystelle (Luther) Smith, Oraline, Lionel (Sophie) Agnes, Delaneo, Richmond & Selisa Evans, Sherelle (Kenneth) Joseph, Shericka Taylor, Kandi, Kristio, Khandiron Wright, Darese Rolle, Theota Ferguson, Dr. Larano Knowles, Lorry, Blandine, Evenine, Kensly. Godchildren: Antonique Pierre & Lionel Agnes. Extended Family & Friends: Dr. Kevin & Kaylisa Simmons, Margaritta Sands, Robert & Elizabeth Muller, Jameka Bevans, the Simmons, Stubbs, Smith, Millers, Evans, Hanna, Ferguson, Moncurs, Sands, Seymour, Moss, Cochinamogulos, McKenzie families, the Oraline J. Butler family, Keith Mackey, Laurastine & Nelson Ferguson, Tony & Kim Moss, Cornell & Lisa Moss, Daron, Juan & Mauretta Moss, Kevin & Rochelle Moss, Dencil Smith, Daisy Walker, Lorrie Knowles, Greta Miller, The Hon. Pia GloverRolle (Member of Parliament for Golden Gates), Programme S.U.R.E., C. I. Gibson Senior High, School for the Blind, Bahamas Educators Counselors and Workers Union, and many others including neighbors.

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 in the “Rudolph Pratt Memorial Suite” at Amethyst Memorial, #534 East Street South (opposite Fresh Auto Car Lot) on Friday February 7th 2025, from 11:00a.m to 6:00p.m. Sean D. Pratt-L.F.D&E C.E.O

Funeral Service for

FAITH KNOWLES, 87

of #26 Reeves Street, Fox Hill, Nassau, Bahamas, will be held on Saturday February 8th, 2025, at 12:00p.m. at The Church of God of Prophecy, Elizabeth Estates, New Providence, Bahamas. Officiating will be held by Bishop Maurice D. Simms, JP., Assisted by Bishop Dr. Stanley G. Ferguson. Interment will follow in St. Anselm’s Cemetery, Bernard Road, Fox Hill, Nassau, Bahamas.

Faith Knowles is survived by a loving family, who will forever cherish her memory. She leaves behind her children, grandchildren, greatgrandchildren, and a host of other relatives and dear friends. Her legacy of love, strength, and wisdom lives on through those she held closest to her heart, Son: Oswald Knowles Jr.; Daughters: Deacon Annamae Knowles, Marilyn Deane, Rev. Irene Ferguson; Son in-law: Anthony Deane Sr., Bishop Stanley G Ferguson; Daughter-in-law: Marie Knowles; Grandchildren: Juanika Knowles, Christal Clarke, Nadia, Dwayne and Keno Lightbourne, Nakyle Rolle, Antonio Morley, Alexis Barr (David Jr.), Savannah Blake(Andre Sr.), Jamal Ferguson, Skiesha, Andeka and Anthony Deane Jr. (Diandra), Orlando Martin, Samuel Knowles; Great grand children: Caleb Arthur, Nakyle Rolle, Jayla and Japeth Ferguson III, Jamaal and Khamal Ferguson, Alexander Knowles, David Barr III, Dashan, Mya McKenzie, Natalie and Varian Reckley Jr., Clifford Narin Jr., Anthony III, Carter, Chase and Cassidy Deane, Christianna Wallace, Micah Cambridge, Christia, Christi and Christa Clarke, Layla, Raya and Andre Blake Jr., Antwon and Ayden Morley; Sister: Dolly Pinder; Adopted daughter: Bernadette Mullings (Enroy) of Ft. Lauderdale Fl.; Nieces: Patricia Curtis(Jack), Margaret Sear, Joanne and Kaylisa Armbrister, Angela Stuart, Emily Brown, Judy and Maxine Mackey, Donna Russell, Nita Barnes and Family of Sarasota, Fl., Vernie Comarcho (Errol), Margaret Mortimer (Charles) of Miami, FL., Ernestine Douglas (Elkin), Dale Pinder, Joan McKenzie (Granville), Thoy Rahming and Family, Paget Collins (David) of Ft. Lauderdale, Fl., Minister Methreann Johnson (Daniel) of Ft. Lauderdale, Fl., Shanderia Comarcho, Aretha and Shemeka Stuart, Ernestine Farrington, Talva Shipp (Marcus) of Oklahoma; Pastor Rosita Whiting of Arizona; Catherine Cash of Arizona; Deborah Burrows, Francis and Kell Dawkins; Keva Cargil, Nicole Saunders, Margo Smith, Janice Davis; Nephews: Marvin Comarcho (Monique), Howard Pinder, Micheal and Jeffrey Armbrister, Kendrick Sifford, Theodore and Sid Rahming (Marita), Clinton and Deven Stuart, Christopher Munnings (Hermie); Numerous Friends and Family: Burchinald Gibson, Brandwell (Kirk) Rolle, Granell Brown, April and Farah Armbrister, Agnes Greene and The Cash Family, Kathy Nesbitt, Varian Reckley Sr., Thelma, Shelia and Sonia Dill, Peggy Ferguson, Pearl Brennen, Stephanie Rolle and Family, The Brennen Family, Linda Meteye her Caretaker, The New Free Holiness Community Baptist Church, Church of God of Prophecy Fox Hill, St. Anselm’s Parish Family, The Hon. Fredrick Mitchell and The Fox Hill Community.

May Her 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 in the “Rudolph Pratt Memorial Suite” at Amethyst Memorial, #534 East Street South (opposite Fresh Auto Car Lot) on Friday February 7th 2025, from 11:00a.m to 6:00p.m.

Death Notice For

Judson Alexander Nairn Sr., 64

of Coral Heights East, New Providence, Bahamas died at his residence on Sunday, January 26th, 2025.

He is survived by his daughters: Judsina, Joyann Nairn and Jurica Nairn-Rolle; one son: Judson Alexander Nairn Jr.; 13 grandchildren; brothers: Clifford, William, Lloyd and Leonard Nairn; sisters: Olive Burns-Forbes, Mizpah Robinson, Yuoge Kinnard and Salvera Archer; ex-wife: Sonia Evans; numerous nieces and nephews, aunts and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Funeral Services for

DEON “Airbug” PINDER, 49

a resident of Dean Street, will be held at St. John’s Native Baptist Cathedral, Meeting Street, on Saturday February 8th, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. Officiating will be Bishop Carrington S. Pinder and other ministers of the gospel. Interment will follow in Old Trail Cemetery, Soldier Road.

Left to cherish his memories are his, Mother: Ms. Barbara Mae Cooper; Father: Mr. Christopher Pinder; Children: Patricia, Deandra, Latika, Trinity, Dream, Destinique, Raynell, Deon Jr. and Tashawn; Brothers: Shawn Strachan Sr., Theodore, Valentino and Eugene; Sisters: Vanessa Maycock and Chianti Bain; Grand Uncles: Rev. Alfred James Cooper; Aunts: Louise, Laverne, Chilonne Cooper and Claudette Miller; Uncles: Wilfred Jr, Floyd, Doyle, Walrick Cooper, Andy (Sharlene) Sargent, Kirkwood Fernander and Ricardo Miller; Grand Children: Samiyah, Malaysia, Renese, Reegeno Jr., Malachi, Keith Jr. and Kayden; SistersIn-Law: Holly and Jessica Maycock and Kim Strachan; Nieces: Maquella Fowler, Theara Clarke, Breonna Strachan. Thaniyah, Snow, T’isis, Autum, Miracle, Miracle, Aamara, Amaria; Nephews: Shawn Strachan Jr., Quintin, Quintino, Quatino and Tednal Emmanuel Jr., Emmani and Terrell; Great Grand Niece and Nephews; Adopted Father: Cyril Maycock; Cousins: Crystal, Christine Williams, McKell Ingraham Young (Oraysio), Dominique, Claudette, Marvin (Rochelle), Zhivargo, Antonio, Demario, Kevin, Clarence, Walrick Jr., Miguel, Aaron, Emmanuel, Jerald (Marquise Bain) Richard, Otis, Dymphna, Damera Cooper, Kimberly, Ananya, Alencia/Aronnay,Lakeisha, Santyche McNeil, Venitta, Meloni, Shantel, Crystal, Macey, Indira Major, Samantha Cooper, Andy Jr, Randy, Vardo, Samantha, Theresa Sargent-Bennett (Rosewell), Sophie, Kirkwood Jr, Gina, Antonio and Candice Dean, Monesha, Osunique, Diontae, Demetrio, Monique Armstrong; Other Relatives and Friends: Gary Cooper and family, Natasha Johnson (Children’s Mom) Mr. Wayde Watson and family, Michael Claire Janet, Cyprianna and family, Simone Bernadette, Sherdelle and family, Jauitte Haley, Charmean Stockdale and family, Kevin, Frances Dean and family, Bertha Lewis and family, Jeremy Eneasand family, Samuel Kelly and family, Osun Clarke and family, Marcel Fowler, Solomon, Kameron Glinton and family, Nathaniel Smith and family, Daniel McKenzie and family, Leonardo Thompson and family, Rayanne Clarke and family, Bishop Carrington & Dr. Sabrina Pinder, St. John’s Native Baptist Cathedral family, Dean Street family, Carvette and family, Cambridge Street family, Abdule Johnson, Polhemus Street family, Dorsette Alley family, Georgie and family, Shanique, Tracey Seymour and family, Panta, Marva Bain, Alexander Butler, Marilyn Robinson, Christine Smith and family, Tesa, Dumpus, Baintown family, Jonnny Colebrooke and family, Dajane,

Graig Linsey and Family.

Friends may pay their respects at Demeritte’s Funeral Home, Market Street from 10am-6pm on Friday & on Saturday at the church from 12:00 p.m until service time.

NOLAN WELLINGTON SMITH, 76 “Junior” and “Smitty”

a resident of Davis Street, Fox Hill, will be held at St. Mark’s Native Baptist Church Romer Street, Fox Hill, on Saturday, 8th February, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. Officiating will be The Right Hon. Carrington S. Pinder. Cremation will follow

Left to cherish his many memories are, his Wife: Mrs. Eleanor D. Smith; Daughters: Nolean Smith-Peace (Sam) and Janet Smith-Purcell (Donald); Sisters: Angela and Brenda Pritchard, Betty Smith; Brothers & Spouses: Leonard (Lenny) Wells, Christopher Sr. (Theresa), James (Muff) (Delores), Andrew and Fabian (Gina) Smith; Brothers-in-law: Bryan (Margaret), Larry (Martha) & Patrick (Sheila) Rahming; Step Daughter: Shantell Gilbert; Step Son: Neil Fordham; Grandchildren: Princess Smith, Velvet Peace, Jannovia Simms and Jandonne Purcell; Step Grandchild: Shamar Smith and Shameer Rolle; Nieces: Sophie Pritchard & Shantell Roberts; Nephews: Leander Lewis Sr., Renaldo Pritchard, Eugenio Demeritte, Peto Clarke and Victor N.; Grand Nieces and Nephews: Leander and Leandra Lewis, Rashard Thurston, Jahbarry Delancy, Jaman Delancy and Jawis Delancy, Kim, Dally, Vanessa, Angie, Christopher, Jr. Tremaine and Jermaine, Dr. Ricardo, Dwayne, Lorenzo, Jr. and Victor N.; Other Relatives and Friends including Vandetta (Anthony) Smith, Valencia (Rev. Lorenzo) Carey, Ezra, Joann (deceased) Clayton, Susan, Cohen, Nancy and Alana. Judith Fox & Mr. & Mrs. Herbert Styles; The Canaan Lane, Culmersville and the Davis Street, Fox Hill communities, The Hon. Hubert Ingraham, Sir William Allen and Mrs. Allen, Ms. Gloria Miller and family, Mrs. Harriet Powell and family, SGT. Elton Bain, Mr. and Mrs. James Reilly and Lawyer Rashard Martin.

Friends may pay their last respects at Demeritte’s Funeral Home, Market Street, from 10-6:00 p.m. on Friday & on Saturday at the church from 9:00 a.m. until service time.

Funeral Service for

DEACONESS ENA CYNTHIA MACKEY, 91

a resident of #29 Fourth Street, The Grove, will be held at Transfiguration Baptist Church, Market and Vesey Street, on Saturday February 8th, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Rev. Dr. Stephen Thompson and other ministers of the gospel. Interment will follow in Western Cemetery, Nassau Street.

Left to cherish her many memories are her, Adopted Son: Matthew Curry. Caregivers and godchildren: Theresa Sands Mortimer and Larry Stubbs. Nephews: Terrance King Sr. (Sherry Ann) and Rudolph Mackey. Nieces: Fiona King, Juliann Ferguson, Aquella Mackey, Petrona Miller (Michael) and Claudia Albury (1830 Adrain Albury).

Adopted Families: The Curry Sisters: Sally Ferguson, Joycelyn Simms, Roslyn Lightbourne, Sonia Rolle, Susanne Knowles, Pauline Curry and Deborah Darville, Dorothy Dames and her children: Unamae Allen, Cypriana Saunders, Crystal Roach, Franklyn, Leonard, Donald, Amos and Randolph Dames, Philip and Sharlamae Stubbs, Sharon Rahming, Dianette Cleare, Marsha and Wesley Thompson and Neil Stubbs, Byron and Crystal Stubbs, Patrick and Kendal Stubbs, Yasmin Strachan, Hazel Darville and Family, Maxine and Marcella Taylor, Devaney and Margaret Rolle, Brian Smith, Dorothy Sands & Family, Annabelle Gibson & Family, Daphne, Ingrid, Ruthmae and Margaret Sears, Marquetta Collie and Marionette Poitier-Bethel. Grand Nieces: Terrell Miller (Handran), Nadia Rodriquez Bueno (Osvaldo), Carniqua Rolle (Deangelo), Kendia Simmons, Ramell Ferguson, Demetria Sargeant (Anton Sr.), Deneika Smith (Lawrence), Latoya Hope, Rodesha, Lakesha, Morrisa, Tamaya, Adrainique, Kollia Mackey. Grand Nephews: Terrence King (Champ), Kevion, Cayden King, Mikhail and Adrain Jr.; Cousins: Dr. Zelrona Mackey, Cathy “Abby” Strachan, Sidney

Ivan and Nekeno Demeritte, Nekera Braynen, Don Rolle, J’Hayden & J’ Hordan Braynen, Ge’Naye Martin, Nayeli and Nicoli Demeritte, Dawn and Dontae Rolle, Patrick Rolle, Pastors Delphine and Lawrence Greene, Minister Avernell and Lorenzo Darville, Cyril and Shirley Cooper, Cyrena Wallace, Pastor Cylestina and Peter Williams, Jamison, Deon, Lavernay and Natalzia Rolle, Chrisnell Cooper Camecia Cooper, Lauren and Lorenzo Jr. Darville, Petráe and Astria Williams, Denzéll and Dennis Wallace, Makayla and Raydiko “Joey” Cooper Natalia Strachan, Jamison Jr., Jasmine & Joshua Rolle, Deiontae & Deiondre Josey, Camorie McPhee, Shazel Armbrister, Nathan Daxon, Makayla Germain, Tyler & D’Kota Rolle, Amir Oliver, Braelyn McPhee, D’Sire Thurston, Cousins Edmond Mackey and family, Washington Mackey and family, Pura Green and family, Grace Stubbs and family, Valdrane Fields and family of New Jersey, Mae Bodie and family of Florida, Gwendolyn Hall and family, Alfred Alexander Mackey and family. Numerous godchildren: Melva Marshall, Esther Clarke, Kenyon McDonald, Marsha Smith Thompson, Renbert II and Rena Mortimer, Marilyn Johnson. Neighbors: Natasha Smith, Angelo and the Bahama Bikers Association, Gary, Symonette, Edna Vassor & Family, The Dorsett and Cargill Families, & The Hanna Family. Other Relatives & Friends: Rev. Dr. Stephen Thompson, Rev. Brazil and Christine McDonald, Rev. Sherma Bowe, Rev. Alphonso and Deaconess Patricia Newry, Rev. Colyn and Christine Thompson, Deacon Rawson and Evangelist Rhonda McDonald, Deacon Peter Young, Mrs. Ethelyn Pratt, Bro. Sidney Deveaux, Bro. Shawn Rose, President Lillymae Johnson and the Sanctuary Choir TBC, the children of the late Zelma Roberts, the children of the late Gertude Demeritte, Phillp and Christine Taylor. The Deacon Board of Transfiguration Baptist Church, The entire congregation of Transfiguration Baptist Church, Monsignor Simeon Roberts and St. Cecelia’s Catholic Church, Oscar N. Johnson (lawyer), Dr. Sabriquet Pinder-Butler, Lashon Sawyer and members of the Bahamas Financial Services Union, Edith Gardiner, Barbara Wallace and Cole Thompson Pharmacy Reunion Group, Natasha Campbell and Bahamas Bikers, Minister Glenys Hanna-Martin (MP-Englerston), Sister Olive Mackey and the resident of Naomi Christie Home for Seniors, Vivian Menderson of Boca Raton, Florida, Myrtis Beneby and The Staff of Palm Tree Supermarket, The community of 4th and 5th Street Coconut The Grove and many 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 & on Saturday at the church from 10:00 a.m. until service time.

Funeral Service for

MR. PHILLIP ALLAN BROWN, 54

affectionately known as “Phil”

a resident of Flamingo Avenue off Eden Street South, will be held at Metropolitan Baptist Church, Blue Hill Road & Hay Street, on Saturday, February 8th, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Bishop G. Elton Major and other ministers of the gospel. Interment will follow in Southern Cemetery, Cowpen and Spikenard Road.

Phil’s memory will forever be treasured by his loved ones, including, Sisters: Andrea Bain, Natasha Strachan, Maria Knowles, and Idell Hanna; Brother-in-law: George Bain; Sisters-in-law: Martha Rolle and Sandra Rolle; Nieces: Tamika Horton, Mesha Cooper, and Patrice Ambrister; Nephews: Omar, Lynden, and Ricky Bain, Marvin Ambrister; Delano Whitfield; Grand-nieces: Omanika and Omanike Lowe, Katrina, Alexis, Erica, Joniqua Ambrister, Brianna Ellis, Haile, and Rickquel Bain; Grand-nephews: Omanio Lowe, Omar Bain Jr., Marvin Rolle, Stephen Armbrister, Ricky Jr., Alex Bain, Kaylen Bain, Vaarro, and Keyshawn; Great-grand-niece: O’mya Lowe; Great-grand-nephews: Trevor Bethel Jr., Tomeko Lowe, and Shanico Lowe; Cousins: Narado, Rdisha, and Navado Jr. Knowles; Nikalia Fowler. Relatives and Friends: Rodwell Thompson & Family, Murray & Family, Prophetess Pastor J. Lisa Horton, Rev. Sandra Walker, Bishop G. Elton Major & the Metropolitan Baptist Church Family, Eulita Bain & Family, Denerica Butler & Family, Paul Gestin, Nova Wallace & Family, Shandia McIntosh & Family, The Farrington Road Family, The Chippingham Crew, The Ministry of Environmental Health, Barbara & Trevor Moore Family, Lisa & Monique Bain, Bernadette Curry & Family, Donna & Patrice Knowles Family, Bula Smith & Family, George Pintard, Carla Cole and Shirley Sturrup.

Friends may pay their respects at Demeritte’s Funeral Home, Market Street from 10am-6pm on Friday & on Saturday at the church from 10:00 a.m until service time.

Death Notices for

EZRA OBEDIAH ROLLE, 91

a resident of Hercules Street, Madison Addition formerly of Driggs Hill, South Andros, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Saturday February 1st, 2025.

He is survived by his two sons: Lorenzo Rolle and Richard Stuart; four daughters: Anecka Laing, Erma Rolle-Stubbs, Margaret Rolle and Jackie Rolle; two sisters: Blossom Rolle and Annamae Fox; one brother: Wilmott Smith; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

DELANO DONAWA SMITH, 33

a resident of Concordia Crescent Drive, Foxdale Subdivision, died on Wednesday, January 29, 2025.

He is survived by his, Father: Danley Smith; Grandmother: Coralee Davis; Adopted son: Dahmyire Smith; Adopted sister: Cheniqua Gardiner; Uncles; Zach and Francis Smith, Arnold Ferguson, and Wilbert Bonimy Sr.; Aunts: Joycilee and Prescola Bonimy, Shirley and Denise (Eldridge) Davis, and Loretta Ferguson; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Death Notices for

REV. SHERRY EVELYN

DEVEAUX,

67

a resident of Walnut Street, Pinewood Gardens, died at Princess Margaret Hospital, on Sunday, February 2, 2025.

She is survived by her, stepmother: Veronica Seymour; three daughters: Natasha Williams, Albertha Deveaux-Campbell, and Sherilyn Deveaux; son: Tavares Deveaux; sister: Iona Higgs; sister-in-law: Jaqueline Seymour; seven grandchildren; two sons-in-law: Craig Williams and Jonathan Campbell & numerous nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives & friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

JONATHAN “Jona” DELHOMME, 51

of Sam Smith Lane off Blue Hill Road, died at his residence on Sunday February 2nd, 2025.

He is survived by his, mother: Gisel Carey; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Funeral Service For

Robert Roosevelt Sawyer, 78 affectionately called “Moose”

of Dumping Ground Corner, Bain Town, New Providence, Bahamas will be held on Friday, February 7, 2025, 11:00 a.m. at St. Agnes Anglican Church, Baillou Hill Road. Offciating will be Venerable Archdeacon Keith N. Cartwright, Reverend Father B. Travis Fernander and Reverend Deacon Howard Bethel. Interment will follow in St. Agnes Cemetery, Nassau Street.

Left to cherish his fond memories are his children: Oinka Sawyer-Rolle, Yolanda Major, Thalia Robin Sawyer and Robinique Russell; sons: Robertino Sawyer (predeceased), Doddridge Missick; son-in-law: Cranston Rolle; granddaughter: C’Enna Rolle; brother: Andrew Sawyer; brother-in-law: Basil Burrows; sisters-inlaw: Dame Justice Joan Sawyer, Eulah and Antoinette Sawyer; nephews: Arthur, Michael, Raymond, Larry, Wayne, Ashley and Samuel Sawyer, Mario, Owen and Avery Burrows; nieces: Gladys, Dale, Judith, Pamela, Andrea and Samantha Sawyer, Sophia Richardson, Samantha Rahming, Donna Fisher, Rosalyn Nottage, Diahann Penn, Denee Miller and Shamara Burrows; cousins: Sandra Lloyd (Canada), Dudley (Marva) Sawyer, Gerald (Barbara) Sawyer, Andrea Smith, Linda (Robert) Bartlette, Roslyn North, Gene (Dora) Toote, Paula Toote, Karen Wallace, Marcella Mallory and family, Edmond Moxey and family, Dianne Nelson & family (Tampa, Florida), Lamm family, Whylly Family and the Bells family (North Eleuthera.); numerous relatives and friends: The Dumping Ground Corner and the entire Bain Town Community, including Cheryl Huyler and family, Theodore ‘Teddy’ Johnson, The Clark, Richardson, Rottes, Taylor, Evans, Hanna, Adderley and Cash families, Yvonne Connolly and family, Stafford and Judith Rolle and family, the Russell family, Kermit and Lawrence ‘Buddy’ Smith, The Baseball Slitz Beer and The Truckers Softball Team, Patrons of Refexions of You Beauty Salon, The St. Barnabas Anglican Church family, The Coconut Grove Preschool family and The Financial Intelligence Unit family, Fleming Street and South Beach Clinics, the doctors and nurses of the Intensive Care Unit and Male Surgical 3 wards, doctors of the Anesthesia Department and Dr. Theodore Ferguson at the Princess Margaret Hospital and many others to numerous too mention.

The body will repose in the Blessed Redeemer Chapel at Ferguson’s Funeral Directors, 7th Terrace Collins Avenue on (TODAY) Thursday from 12:00 noon-5:00p.m. and at the Church on Friday from 10:00a.m. until service time.

Funeral Service for

MARGRIENE MOSS, 67

of #20 Tabol Street, Nassau Village, died at the Medi Center on Saturday, January 4, 2025. Service will be held on Saturday February 8th, 2025 at Hill-Side Missionary Baptist Church, Independence Highway at 10:00 a.m. Officiating will be Bishop Lockwood King Deleveaux, Assisted By Pastor. Stephen Ferguson. Interment will follow at Lakeview Memorial Gardens, J.F.K. Drive and Gladstone Road.

Left to mourn her loss and cherish her memories is her, Son: Lamont Moss; Sisters: Minerva Edwards, Lovetha Johnson, and Lulamae Rolle; Grandchildren: Lamont Moss Jr., Liam Moss, and Landyn Moss; Nieces and Nephews: (from Alfred Moss, deceased): Leah (James) Ferguson, Meryl (Wilson) Thompson, Madlyn (Alicliff) Bernard, Naomi (Martin) Ferguson, Ruth, Dale, Carnetta, Lindio, and Oswald Moss; (from Lathisha Deleveaux, deceased): Jacqueline Deleveaux and Ivadel Gilbert; (from Elvie Moss, deceased): Lorenza Ferguson, McArthur Ferguson, Kaleb Ferguson, Diane LaFleur, Gerlene, Dorothy, and Marilyn Ferguson; (from Paul D. Moss I, deceased): Rosalee Prophete, Basil (Patricia) Moss, Cedric (Alexine) Moss, Paul Moss II, Philippa (Fabian) Whymns, and Devroy (Cimeko) Moss; (from Mable Ferguson, deceased): Linda (Walter) Johnson, Kohen Alex Burke (Wyette) Ferguson, Nicole (Troy) Adderley, Christine (Christopher) Russell, Kimroy Ferguson; (from Lovetha Johnson): Renette Johnson, Uel (Latoya) Johnson, and Rhonda Johnson; (from Samuel B. Moss, deceased): Bernadette Lopez, Owen, Gilda, Latoya, and Samantha Moss; (from Gloria Hanna, deceased): Lillith, Kayla, Deangelo (Renice), and Kimberley Hanna; (from Lulamae Rolle): Aneka Ferguson, Samantha (Vaughn) Wood, and Monique (Henry) Ledain; Cousins: Minister Sarah Ferguson, Patsy Williamson, Maylene Edwards, Pastor Stephen Ferguson, Bishop Lockwood King Deleveaux, Jeffrey Deleveaux, Randolph Deleveaux, Princess Pennerman, Julia Hepburn, Lerlene Collie; and a host of other cousins and relatives too numerous to mention, Friends: Audrick Balfour, Shirley Bastian, Patricia Brennan, Christine Clarke, Denardo Coverley, Pastor Dianne Coverly, Patsy and Tamika Ferguson, Craig Forbes and family, Cheryl Hanna, Ruby Hanna, Shirley Hanna, Sidney and Val Kemp, Paula Lockhart, Lelia McDonald, Othniel Poitier, Anton Roker, Winifred Saunders, James and Veronica Strachan,

Samuel Strachan, Pastor Franklin Williams, Delarece Whylly, the Hillside Baptist Church family, and others too numerous to mention.

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.

Death Notice for

SHIRLYN

ALEXANDER TAYLOR,

65

of Hamster Road and formerly of Harbour Island, died at Princess Margaret Hospital on Saturday, February 1st, 2025.

He survived by his, Children: Crystal Purcell, Althea Cambridge, Cheryl, Shamika, Alberto and Matthew Taylor; Stepdaughter: Jasmine Bain; Grandchildren: Alexander Mott, Christhea Deveaux and Kayden Gordon; Sisters: Charlene Moxey, Janet Ferguson, Lisa, Liz, Ann and Monique Taylor, Fanny Butler, and Cora Ferguson; Brothers: Bryan, Richard, Whitney, Jeffrey, Warren, Neville and Darren Taylor; and a host of other relatives and friends

Please visit our website: www.eastsunrisemortuary.com to share your memories and condolences with family and friends.

RENALD LLOYD NOUGUEZ, 52

Death Notices for RENO JOHNSON, 55

of St. Joseph Road, Nassau Village, died at his residence on Sunday, February 2nd, 2025.

He survived by his, Mother: Malcolin Cox; Father: Elias Nouguez Sr.; Sister: Nina Nouguez; Brothers: Supt Donald Nouguez and Eli Nouguez; Aunt: Eliza Taylor; Uncle: Rubert Cox and David Cox; Numerous Nieces, Nephews and a host of other relatives and friends including: Keno, Larry, Eldrige and Andre Nouguez; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Please visit our website: www.eastsunrisemortuary.com to share your memories and condolences with family and friends.

of Church Hill Subdivision, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Sunday, February 2nd, 2025.

He is survived by his, Children: La-Shae and Janee Johnson, Renee (Duran) Ching, Samyra, Shanae, Ranique, Arianna, and Reno Johnson Jr.; Grandchildren: Sa’Nyah, Eliyah, and Kai’yah Braithwaithe; Sisters: Judymae Colebrooke, Vernamae Johnson and Prescola Johnson; Brothers: Alfred Johnson, D’Lamar (Melissa) Gibson; Aunts: Gloria Antione, Velma Smith and Esmae Cox; 1 Uncle: Donley (Lennel) Cox; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Please visit our website: www.eastsunrisemortuary.com to share your memories and condolences with family and friends.

Funeral Service for

BERNICE SMITH-WHYLLY, 77

of Sugar Apple St., Pinewood Gardens, and formerly of Dumfries, Cat Island, will be held at South-West Cathedral Church of God, Carmichael Road, Nassau, Bahamas on Saturday, 8th February, 2025, at 11:00a.m.

Officiating will be Bishop Carlton Adderley, assisted by Bishop Wenzel Newton & Pastor Troy Hanna. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Gardens, Soldier Road.

Bernice is predeceased by her husband Mr. Jeffrey James Austin Whylly and brother Mr. Cedric Smith.

Left to cherish her fond memories are, Sisters: Mrs. Lenora SmithMcIntosh and Rosemae Smith; Sons: Marco Whylly (Carla Whylly) and Jeffrey Whylly; Daughters: Rev. Nadene Whylly, Lisa Whylly, Javotte Whylly-Evans (Jackson Shane Evans); Grandchildren: Marcia WhyllyHuyler, Yoshika Whylly, Nadecia Whylly, Marco Jr., Nkosi Adderley, Jasmin Whylly, Jadayah Whylly, Kidane Adderley, Alyssa Evans, Jeffrey Whylly III, Deon Whylly, Austin Evans and Carlin Whylly; Great-grand children: Alexiou Clyde, Dominique and Nicholas Huyler, Tyrese Gibson, Chamaal Moss, Troy Ferguson III and Nikeira Roker; Brother-in-law: Mr. Elkin McIntosh Sr.; Sister-in-law: Mrs. Cathy Smith; Nephews and Nieces: Dawson Smith, Carlos Edwards, Evette McIntosh, Elkin McIntosh Jr., Drexel (Kim) McIntosh Volona Hart (Perry Hart) Christopher McIntosh (deceased) Keyo Smith, Kelsey Smith, Kenisha Gray, Kwon Lowe and Kmelio Gray, Kenya Smith, Cortreva Smith, Kamone Smith-Strachan, Krysta Smith and Ivy Smith. Cousins: Ms. Naomi Stubbs, Ms. Netta Stubbs, Mrs. Merilyn Johnson, Apostle Dr. K. Bradley Moxey and Apostle Dr. Terry Moxey, Mrs. Princess Johnson, Mrs. Kendra Ferguson, Ms. Dorothy Turnquest, Mrs. Olga Stubbs & family, Mrs. Delrona Higgins, Jessiemae Smith and family, Bishop Theophilus and Mrs. Christine Bonaby and family, Mrs. Rose Moxey and family, Mrs. Hanna and Mr. Bobby Dames, Mr. Simeon and Mrs. Shirley Ambrose, Mr. Paul King and family, Ms. Eulamae King, Ms. Pearl McKenzie and Mr. Wellington King, Ms. Sandra Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Isaacs. Lightbourne, Mr. Jacob and Cyril Lightbourne, Diana Rolle and Catherine McKenzie, Ms. Sharon Armbrister, Mr. Michael and Leviticus Armbrister and Family, Dorothy Thompson, Rose Saunders, Kevin and Cedric Campbell, Mrs. Wendy & Ms. Agartha Williams, Ms. Patricia Saunders and Mrs. Jennifer Lockhart, Mr. Kirkwood and Robert Stubbs, Mr. Charles Butler, Ms. Angela Sands, Ms. Judy Butler and Ms. Stephanie Martin; God-sister: Mrs. Corrine Dean Rolle; Best friend, Other Relatives, Friends and Neighbors including: Ms. Dorolene Rolle, ‘Lil Ting’ and family, Ms. Javotte Moncur and family, Mrs. Fancetta Johnson-Collie and family, Ms. Paula Belle and family, Mrs. Lillian Fox and family, Mr. Gus Whylly, Ms. Keva Ferguson, Mr. Cardinal Marshall, Mrs. Laticha Munnings, Mr. Rexwell & Mrs. Lydia Minnis and family, Mrs. Carmen Forbes and family, Ms. Mimose ‘Linda’ Petitfrere, Ms. Geraldine Rolle, Ms. Esther Francis, Ms. Lisa Bain and family, Ms. Jasmine Ellis and family, Ms. Iris

McKenzie and family, Mrs. Edna Charlot and family, Mr. Neville Woodside and family, Ms. Leslie Taylor and family, Mr. Richards (Green Castle), Bishop Dr. Marilyn Thompson, Mr. Vincent Charite and family, Mr. Raymond Forbes, Mr. Denwrick Taylor, Ms. Andrea McNeil, Ms. Glendamae Knowles and family, Mr. Roderick Murphy, Mrs. Pauline Langley, Ms. Bridgette Rolle, Ms. Willimae Clumber, Ms. Rena Tinker and the Percentie family, Mrs. Laverne Gray and Family, Bishop Donnie Storr and Mrs. Jennie Storr and family, Rev. Lloyd and Mrs. Mitterlean Gordon, Bishop Carlton and Rev. Barbara Rudy Adderley, Mrs. Sharon Dorsett and family, Mrs. Judith Albury and family, Mrs. Melissa Rahming and family, Mrs. Terah Newbold and family, Mr. Kendrick Curry and Mr. Aaron Gaitor, Mr. Peter Ferguson and family, Mr. Tess Jacques, Mr. Denwrick Taylor, Ms. Monica Albury, Ms. Judy Kemp and Mr. Audley Rolle. Ms. Cynthia Smith, Mr. Garnett and Mrs. Dellarese Brown, Mr. Johnnie and Denise Watson, Mr. Rodney & Mrs. Wisna Williams, Mr. Michael Turner and family, Mr. Omar and Family, Mrs. Angie Gaitor, The Stubbs Family, Mr. & Mrs. Sears, Mrs. Shelia Saintilus, Mr. Collie, Popeye, Dollar-Man, Neil and the other fishermen at Potter’s Cay Dock. The Gilbert family, Mr. Jacob, Mr. Herode and Mr. Moliere; Gardeners, the Union Village Family, Mrs. Geraldine Taylor & the late Mr. Nathaniel Arthur, The Dean’s, Strachan, Farrington and Miller’s families of Arthur’s Town, Cat Island, The Gaitor’s, Ambrose and Bonaby of Dumfries, Cat Island and the doctors at Princess Margaret Hospital and the nurses in Female Surgical 2.

Relatives and friends may pay their last respect at Evergreen Mortuary located on Village & Parkgate Roads on Friday from 10:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. and again at the church on Saturday from 10:00a.m. until service time.

Death Notice for

ROYAL ISABELLA LA’KEYSHA DARLING, 8

of Hill Crest Drive, Seven Hills, died on Thursday, January 30th, 2025.

She survived by her Mother: Camera Darling & Wendy Darling; Father: Kenton Ferguson; Brother: Kenton Ferguson Jr.; Sister: Jamiyah Bain; Grandmothers: Nikia Donaldson, Claudia Ferguson; Grandfathers: Adrain Darling, Ellsworth Cumberbatch, Kent Ferguson Sr.; Aunts: Cameri, Ayshia, Treyanna, Jacobbi, Shiloh and a host of other relatives and friends

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Evergreen Mortuary, located on Parkgate & Village Road.

Funeral Service for Death Notices for

(Abaco)

DAVE ANDREW COLLINS, 80 affectionately

called “Papa Dave”

of Marsh Harbour, Abaco, will be held at Church of Christ, Marsh Harbour, Saturday, February 8th, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Bro. Leslie Rolle, Bro. Jason Quashie. Internment will follow in The Garden of Memories, Marsh Harbour, Abaco.

Dave is survived by his wife, Amy Collins; two sons, Owen and Wayde; two sisters, Norma Collins and Myrna Weatherford married to Robin and one brother Jeff Collins married to Jane; sister-in-law, Therese; brother-in-law Elmer; and a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews, along with numerous other family members, church family and friends.

He is predeceased by his parents Harry and Laurie Collins two sons Claude and Arnley, sister Luedene and husband Dwight, brother Gene and wife Ruth and sister Linda. Special thanks to everyone who prayed and supported us in any way over these past difficult years. We are grateful to all of Dave’s doctors and nurses for the gentle care you provided.

Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to Evergreen Mortuary, located on S. C. Bootle Highway, Abaco, Bahamas

(Abaco)

NORVILIA ORDEUS, 73

of Central Pines, Abaco, died on Sunday, February 2nd, 2025, at the Princess Margaret Hospital.

She is survived by her, Children: Luzena Dumercy, Alude Dumercy, Edline Mills (Dario Mills), Nadaige Dumercy, Shanice Odeus; Siblings: Celeson Odeus, Oxanna Rene (Duverson Rene), Merisa Henry (Villa Henry), Lucy, Milhomme, Tanice Odeus, Saintverdieu Odeus, Frank Metelus; and a host of other relatives and friends who will be mentioned at a later date.

Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to Evergreen Mortuary, located on S. C. Bootle Highway, Abaco, Bahamas.

PEOLIA ROLLE, 98

of Claridge Road, and formerly of Rolleville, Exuma, died on Monday, February 3rd, 2025, at her residence.

She is survived by her Sister: Hazel Knowles; (2) Adopted Sisters: Irene Thompson & Elsie McKenzie; (8) Nephews: Lincoln, Stanley Sr. & Nashon Rolle, Julian Elliott Jr., Jethro, Dwight, David & Brandon Knowles; (4) Nieces: Teressa Elliott (Julian), Vandamae Rolle, Jennifer Miller (Pedro), Rosalie Wright; and a host of other relatives and friends who will be mentioned at a later date

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Evergreen Mortuary, located on Parkgate & Village Road

Funeral Service For Ellis Johnson, 64

a resident of Narcissus Avenue, New Providence, Bahamas will be held at 10:00a.m. on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at the Bible Truth Ministries Church, Martin Close off Cowpen Road. Offciating will be Pastor Alan Strachan assisted by other Ministers of The Gospel. Cremation will follow.

Ellis was predeceased by his father: Lorenzo Johnson; mother: Mizpah Johnson; sister: Judy Johnson.

He is survived by his loving wife of 40-plus years: Denice Johnson; children: Benson, Travis, Treven and Elnise Johnson; grandchildren: Brenaye and Trinity Johnson; sister: Janet Johnson-Sheppard (Carlton); brothers: Allan Johnson (Camille) of South Carolina, Ricardo Johnson (Patricia), Lynden Johnson (Yvette); nieces: Lyniqueka, Lauren and Morgan Johnson, Amanda and Alexis Cuffe of Canada, Reagan Johnson, Indira Thompson, Natori Colette, Ravon Constant; nephews: Allan and Renard Johnson of Vero Beach, Eurico Weir (Ora), Kyle Johnson of Atlanta, Tareco Johnson (Jacinta) of London, England, Matthew Johnson of Florence, Jacob Beneby of Acklins, Kirland Deleveaux of Freeport, Grand Bahama, Byron Thompson of Ft. Pierce and Terell Thompson; grandnephews: Zion Weir and Tareco Johnson Jr.; aunts: Shirley Adderley, Christina Mortimer of Vero Beach, Florida, Althea Bailey, Alice Johnson; uncles: Kendal Curtis, Lloyd Wright; in-laws: Elvis Collett (Terrel and Natori), Vernice Heastie, Lloyd Constant (Mary and Ravon); cousins: Renee Bellinger of Florida, Nova Cox (Prescott), Brian and Nolin Adderley, Donnie Storr, Karen Russell, Marsha Daxon (Lawrence), Sophia Alcime (Kevin), Lakeisha Patton (Rashad), Rafael and Rawson Curtis, Stanford, Jennie and David Bullard of Florida, Midamae Watson, Beulah, Donna and Micheal Forbes, Beatrice Brown, Bernadette Gibson, Claudette Munroe, Theresita Burrows, Prince, Tanya, Rudolph and Kenneth Rahming, Betty Storr, Cecil and Barbara Thompson of Freeport, Ricky Thompson, Sophia Thompson-Williams, Antone Thompson, Michelle Thompson, Melissa Hall, Michael Jr., Peter, Shena and Richard Thompson, Darron, Vincent, Junior-Skillman and Eugene Cash, Marian Cartwright, Leona Wilkinson, Descendants of the late Joyce Longley, Descendants of the late Cleo Cash, Descendants of the late Eleazor, Michelle Simmons, Rosnelle Johnson, Nathalie Collie, Ivy Poitier, Darcus Bastian, Carolyn Bain, Vernita, Philip, Clyde and Paula Johnson, Inez Toote, Leah Donovan, Joan Hanna, Barbara Deveaux, Pastor Florence Deleveaux, Descendants of the late Granville Johnson, Tatiana and Latoya Bullard of Florida, Danielle Mortimer, Shenese Lynes, Pauline Sears, Shanadar Collie, Charles Bullard, Dorcas Bastian, Helen Stubbs, Cyril, Peter, Cashena, William, Faharaka, Brian and Farentino Thompson, Shavonne Oseria Mouraine, Audett Laing, Shakedra, Lakesha, Sarah, Zeonadily, Tandee and Daniel Mortimer Jr. of Vero

Beach, James, Dion, Sherman, and Trevor Johnson, Ruth Bently (Harrold) and family, Marilyn Samorski and family, Lavern Arnett and family, Carolyn Arnett, and family, Sharon McGrath and family, Rudolph Arnett and family, Joyce Russell and family, Judy Wright and Family, Sherry Wright and family; other relatives and close friends including: Pastor Jackie Curry and Family, Daniel and Gabrielle Dean and Family, Warren Rolle, Ricardo Moss, Joy Culmer, Joe Ferguson, Alveria Moultrie, Descendants of the late Viola Johnson of Freeport, Descendants of the late Kirkland Barr, Descendants of the late Corrine Cox, Descendants of the late Viola Newton, Ricardo and Ian Moultrie, Jason Burton, Gordon and Eva Lightbourne, Alfonso and Willamae Smith, Michael Evans, Carolyn Moss, Carolyn Coakley, Prophetess Patrice Smith, Richard and Eleanor Martins, Dellarese Dean and family, Aniska Bodie and family, Jodine Woodside and family, A. F. Adderley Class of 79’ Member of Parliament Mario Bowleg and The Garden Hills Community, Communities of Mangrove Cay, Andros, Kennedy Subdivision and Golden Gates #2, Pastor Allan and Ginger Strachan, the Balm and Gilead family, Archbishop Roston and Pastor Althea Davis, Golden Gates World Outreach Ministry family, Christian Gospel Church family, The Renal Kidney Center, Dr. Frederick Smith, Dr. Whyms, Dr. Burnell Cadron and Staff, Doctors Hospital and Staff, John Bull Staff, Gordo’s Liquor Store, Langston University family, Bahamas Striping and Staff, Easy Car Sales and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.

Relatives and friends may pay their respects at Cedar Crest Funeral Home and Crematorium Ltd, Robinson and Baillou Hill Roads on Friday from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. and at the church on Saturday 9:00 a.m. until service time.

Death Notice For Ms. Miriam Louise Curtiss, 72 O.D. (Retired Deputy Treasurer of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas)

a resident of West Wind, Cable Beach, New Providence, Bahamas, died at her residence on Tuesday, January 28, 2025.

She is survived by her son: Valentino Moreno Hamilton; brothers: Neville (Ivis) Curtis, Arnold (Bessie) Curtis; sister: Delores Pratt; sisters-in-law: Rosalie and Sylvia Curtis; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of other family and friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Funeral Service For

Rev. Elma Eudell Turnquest-Bain, J.P., 76

a resident of Pride Estates, New Providence, Bahamas will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at St. Paul’s Baptist Church, Bernard Road, Fox Hill. Offciating will be Rev. George A. Bodie assisted by Rev. J. Carl Rahming. Interment will follow in Lakeview Memorial Gardens, John F. Kennedy Drive.

She is survived by her daughter: Joanne Gibson; son: Darron Turnquest; son-in-law: Rolley Gibson; daughter-in-law: Renae Turnquest-Bonaby; brother: Nolan Wright; sisters: Evangelist Yvonne Stipsky, Reverend Alice Lockhart; brothers-in-law: Joe Stipsky, George Lockhart, Ivan, Philip, Paul and Edwin Turnquest; sister-in-law: Pansy, Marge, Betty and Fayette Turnquest; grandchildren: Jamal, Rolley (RJ), Darius, Kameron, Israel, Aubrey, Davevenia (Muffyn), Brittany (Mama), Brainae (Nikki), Danielle (Alexis); great grandchildren: Angel George, Jamal John, Jamari, Dahkarii, Shakye, Darius (DJ), Darren, Bailey (The Dog); grandson-in-law: Nathan Cooper; godchildren: Jarod Turnquest, Rudia Rolle; nieces: Joyann, Carla, Nekah, Jeana, Ilene, Janet, Esther, Denice, Linda, Christine, Anita, Leslie, Charmaine, Gena, Pauline and Nadine Cartwright; nephews: Darrington, Brenton, Bradley, Shawn, Anthony, Delton, John, Diego, Bradford, Pedrosa, Stanley Turnquest, Larry Turnquest; nephew-in-law: Commander Bertham Bowleg; grandniece: Thynera, Richantae; cousins: Thelma, Eltoy, Marilyn, Mabel, Leviticus, Esau, Pernell, Michael, Nettie, Malcolm Wright, Audrey Mortimer, Deborah Cartwright, Steve Fawkes, Antonio Sawby, Perry Fawkes; Respectful daughters by life journey: Patricia Smith, Mariarl Knowles and Exanna Dormeus; other relatives including: Shanda, Sharon, Dale, Carol, Christopher, Keith, Wanda, Jennifer, Joyce, Dot, Cheryl, Frances, Steve, Tex, Marsha, Agatha, Diane, The Taylor family of Deadman’s Cay,

Long Island, Dr. Butch Bartlett, Johnny, Gena and Kim, Bradley Brown, David Taylor, Anna; special thanks to: Nurse Stephanie Williams, who always was at her beckon call to take care of her needs; Special Friends: Donna Weir, Richard Ingraham, The Inagua Community, Garden Hills #2 Community, Newland Family, The Pratt Family, The Moss Family, Pride Estates Community, The Farrington’s, Clarice Varence, COGOP Family Rock Crusher, The Justice of The Peace Association, Ethelyn Capel (Lifetime Friend), Vaughn George, Lorenzo Michael and Barber, Colamae Collimore, Bernie; and a host of other Relatives and friends too numerous to mention.

We do apologize if we have forgotten to mention any family and specials friends.

Relatives and friends may pay their respects at Cedar Crest Funeral Home and Crematorium Ltd, Robinson and Baillou Hill Roads on Friday from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. and at the church on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until service time.

Death Notice For Ricardo Ernest Ferguson Jr., 33

a resident of #55 Collie Avenue, Kennedy Subdivision, New Providence, Bahamas died at Doctors Hospital on Sunday, February 2, 2025.

He is survived by his daughter: Jahzara Ferguson; parents: Ricardo Sr. and Coramea Ferguson; sister: Ciara; brothers: Delrico and Rashad Ferguson; uncles: Glenroy Rodger, Bradley, Jeffery, Tyrone, Mosa Brown, Brandon Stubbs, Alfred, Oliver Ferguson; aunts: Gerolette Gaitor, Frederica Smith, Bernadette Rolle, Sonia Adderley, Jennifer Sands, Christine Turnquest, Donell Arnette, Sandra Clarke, Lorline Brown, Turkessa Bain and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced a later date.

Funeral Service For Stancel Emmanuel Taylor, 66

a resident of Bahama Boulevard, Flamingo Gardens, New Providence, Bahamas will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at the Golden Gates Native Baptist Church, Lobster Avenue. Offciating will be Pastor Alonzo Hinsey Jr. assisted by other Ministers of the gospel. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Gardens Cemetery, Solider Road.

Left to cherish his memories are his beautiful beloved wife: Susan Taylor; daughter: Chakara Taylor; adopted daughter: Lakeidrea Sands; grandchildren: Dan Johnson, Lashantia Stubbs, D’Antae Sweeting, Dream Stewart, Destiny Rolle, Dantaya Johnson; brothers: Lester and Charles Gibson; sisters-in-law: Sherry Gibson, Grethal Ambrister, Glendina and Sherry Rahming; brothers-in-law: Norman, Lamound and Edmond Rahming; uncles: Abel Woodside, Herman Rodgers; aunts: Sylvia Rogers, Bulah Butler, Ann Paula Romer; nephews: Charles Gibson Jr., Lester Gibson Jr., Trevor Rahming, Rashad Gardner, Giovanni Rahming, Cleveland Smith; nieces: Shekera, Tiffany, Mellisa, Marcia, Hycia and Teneisha Gibson, Takiya Rahming, Tameka and Lakendra Smith, Sandra Burrell; grandnieces: Terraneka Rahming, Deja and Olivia Smith; grandnephews: Marcus and Markell Ellis, Turio McRae, Christian Smith; cousins: Barbara Newbold, Palang Woodside, Katrina Monroe, Jermaine Adderly, Hannable Johnson, Ean Johnson, Tammy Ambrister, Tamara Lightfoot,

Earline Russell, Doanelle Fox, Pedro and Ricardo Rogers; other relatives and friends including: Short Man ,Christine Stubbs , Taynell Dean, Monique Greenslade, Gino Bethel, Derek Newton, Dolores Johnson, Eleanor, Robert, Maxwell and Lloyd McKay, the Forbes Family, the Staff of Sandilands Rehabilitation Hospital and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.

May his soul to rest in peace.

Relatives and friends may pay their respects at Cedar Crest Funeral Home and Crematorium Ltd, Robinson and Baillou Hill Roads on Friday from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. and at the church on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until service time.

Death Notice For

Retired Nurse

Ismae Christine Culmer, 80

a resident of Madera Avenue, South Beach Estates, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly of Moss Town, Exuma, Bahamas, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Friday, January 31, 2025.

She is survived by her sister: Barbara Dorsett, Willamae Culmer; sister-inlaw: Yvone Clarke; adopted granddaughter: Lernice Williams; nieces: Karen and Kenria Dorsett, Andrea Pratt, Rochelle Clarke, Marsha Smith, Ikysha Beneby; nephews: Arlington Dorsette Sr., Andrian Clark, Miguel Culmer; 2 grandniece: Dr. Yasmine Charlton and Brianna Bannister; 2 grandnephews: Arlington Dorsett Jr., K.J. Smith Jr.; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Memorial Service For Monzell Hugh Cartwright, 74

a resident of Cartwrights, Long Island, Bahamas, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at St. John’s Church, Buckley’s, Long Island. Offciating will be Rev. Fr. Ruel J. Strachan assisted by Rev. Fr. Philip J. Hield. Interment will follow in Burrows Society, Long Island, Bahamas.

He is survived by his wife: Shan Cartwright; sons: Jason Basden, DeAnthony and Shannon (Kemona) Cartwright; daughters: Sophie Fowler, Sabrina Cartwright; grand children: Isabel Fowler and Craig Wallace; brothers: George (Fredrica) and Anthony (Monette) Cartwright; sisters: Kathleen and Jacquelyn Cartwright, Sheila (Jerome) Knowles, Patricia Michelle (Reginald) Smith; brother-in-law: Archibald (Camille) Knowles; sisterin-law: Lisa Albury; aunts: Alma Knowles, Pearl and Ivy Cartwright, Theresa Burrows; uncles: Emerson and Edgar Burrows; nieces: Monique Cartwright, Judy Knowles, Lowree Tynes, Lowrett Powell, Deyar Knowles, Ruvania Deveaux, Brittany Lowe, Anthonesha Cartwright, Regina Smith, Phyllis Albury, Brittany Knowles, Aleyandra Knowles, Shekera Rolle; nephews: Fredrico, Neil and Nicholas Cartwright, Brandon Knowles, Anthony Cartwright Jr., Ethan Knowles, Marichal Knowles and Ashton Rolle; numerous cousins, grandnieces, grandnephews, other relatives and friends including: Mark, Keith, Jessie, Leo and Larry Knowles, Kahira Smith, Rick, Colin, Anthony (Yellow Man) and Reo Cartwright, “Marco Polo”, Sherman Ferguson, Steven and CJ, Fr. Ruel Strachan, Berkley Smith, Dr. H. Lightbourne, Staff of Deadman’s Cay Health Center and the community of Cartwright’s Long Island and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.

May his soul rest in peace.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Cedar Crest Funeral Home and Crematorium Ltd, Robinson and Baillou Hill Roads.

Funeral Service For

Emily Rebecca Adderley, 64

a resident of #143 Avocado Close, Pioneers Loop, Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas and formerly of Long Island, Bahamas will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, 8th February, 2025 at Kingdom Worship Center, Atlantic Drive. Offciating will be The Hon. Rev. Frederick A. McAlpine, JP, Executive Pastor Lady Tracey M. McAlpine and Minister Sherard A. McAlpine and cremation will follow.

Left to cherish her fond memories are her daughters: Shenique and Emma; 5 grandchildren: Te’shaun, Keyano, Tiajah, Danielle, and Christopher Jr.; 6 sisters: Shelia, Tryphene, Ava, Tiffany, Marcia, Tammy; 4 brothers: Audley, Harris, Joel, and Kirklyn and a host of other relatives and friends.

Relatives and friends may pay their respects at Freeport Fellowship Center, Pioneer’s Loop on Friday from 12:00 noon until 5:00 p.m. and at the church on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until service time.

Funeral Services For

Memorial Service For Hermise Pierre-Estorcien (Mne. Tony), 66

a resident of Faith Avenue, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly from La Tortue, Haiti. A Memorial service will be held on Friday, 7th February, 2025, 7:30pm at Calvary Haitian Baptist Church, West Avenue, Centreville, Nassau, Bahamas.

Funeral Service For Hermise Pierre-Estorcien (Mne. Tony), 66

will be held on Saturday, February 8th, 2025, 11:00am at Victory Chapel Church of Nazarene on Minnie Street. Officiating will be Dr. Antoine St. Louis, assisted by Dr. Henri Cher-Aime and other Ministers of Gospel. Interment will follow in Lakeview Memorial Gardens, Gladstone Road, Nassau, Bahamas.

Left to cherish her precious memories are her sons: Raymond Tilme, Wisly Tilme, Robinson Estorcien and James Estorcien; daughters: Wislene Tilme, Cindy Joseph, Cynthia Pierre, Dr. Vernise Estorcien and Magdalee Joseph; granddaughters: G’anna Louis, Dera Louis, Gabriella Parfait, Jada Estorcien, Hannah Estorcien, A’nyah Estorcien, Emma Estorcien, Imera Estorcien, Elena Tilme, Ayesha Tilme; grandsons: Gabe Louis, Robert Estorcien, Jeremiah Estorcien, Joshua Estorcien, Marvins Tilme, Davens Tilme, Rodney Tilme, Malik Tilme, Rodly Tilme, Edson Tilme, Raymond Jr. Tilme, Widson Tilme, Anderson Tilme, Andly Tilme, Wadny Tilme, Milo Hippolite; brothers: Lherisson Lubin, Guibert Youyoute, Maxene Youyoute, Louverture Pierre, Kenny Clecidor, Ellssaint Pierre, Ellbrian Pierre, Kesly Pierre; sisters: Mamane Pierre, Claisilia Pierre, Marie Michel, Solange Capre; nieces & nephew: Katney Scott, Calixte Davis, Dulise Pierre, Iske Occuis, Renald Daniel, Maurice Saintre, Petdner Pierre, Mycool Saintil, Yoland Paul, Betty Moise, Dashna Lubin, Emmanuela Lubin, Watson Lubin, Daphne Lubin, Ermit Lubin, Gemelon Lubin, Gibson Lubin, Rashad Clecidor, Kendall Clecidor, and many more; daughter in-laws: Wisline Duverny, Ida Estorcien, Odilia Estorcien; Son In-law: Kervens Leroy Lubin, Tolu Agbana, Dukens Parfait, and other

relatives: Madame Madelus Joseph, Lesly Estorcien, Ma Vilner, Franklee Laphaeile, Rosemada Joseph, Franky Joseph, Louisana Joseph, Lovely Joseph, Nadia Joseph, Holguens Joseph, Marvens Joseph, Nerlie Joseph, Ruben Joseph, Kervens Joseph, Ermcy Joseph, Laura Joseph, Wiky Joseph, Syrai Edwards, Darius Edwards, Wilgance Nezius, Roderic (Trey) Scott, Edelande Prenelus, Cherley Durozier, Victory Chapel Church of Nazarene Family, and a host of other relatives and friends to numerous to mention.

Relatives and Friends may pay their last respect at Rest On Funeral Chapel Ltd. #166 Kenwood Street, Mount Royal Avenue on Friday, 7th February 2025 from 10:00am – 6:00pm and again at the church from 10:00am until service time.

Petit-Sinor Isma, 48

a resident of Lazaretto Road off Carmichael Road, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly from St. Louis-du-Nord, Haiti. Funeral service will be held on Friday, February 7th, 2025, 10:00am at Metropolitan Church of The Nazarene, East Street & Bahama Avenue. Officiating will be Rev. Nelson Pierre Senior Pastor, assisted by other Ministers of the Gospel. Interment will follow in Southern Cemetery, Cowpen and Spikenard Roads.

Left to cherish his precious memories are his children: Twevely Isma, Therly Isma, Zion Isma, and Stephen Kerry Isma; brothers and sisters: Enithe Isma, Luckson Isma, Rose Isma and Fernande Isma; nieces and nephews: Dahana St Fort, Julie St Fort, Jude St Fort, Jonell St Fort, Shadder Metayer and Guy Rode Metayer; aunts and uncles: Marie Tazie Simon, Normelia Leconte, Mne Dieugran and Mr. Arnold Escarment, Mne Fertilus Fertil, Saint-Louis and Ivana Leconte; cousins: Clenise Bellevue St Fort, Herman’ n St Fort, Fritz Isma, Lamerci, Annette Isma, Marck Albert Isma, Odlin, Odigè, Michelet Leconte, Fritznel Leconte, Marc-Herby, Francelène and Donald Othelot, Olipcil Dilligence, Marie Rose Dilligence, Lucien, Françoise Dilligence, Marie Jeanne Dilligence, Albot Dilligence, Djoulie Diligence, Diano, Michelet, Fritznel Vincent Leconte, Nelie, Sebien Cela, Fernand Isma, Lukson Isma and family; special friend: Mireille Joseph; other relatives and friends: Ermane, Diana, George, Jude, Rolande and Sadock, Mrs. Eltha Oczius, Mrs. Marie Rose, and a host of other relatives and friends to numerous to mention.

Relatives and Friends may pay their last respects at Rest On Funeral Chapel Ltd., #166 Kenwood Street, Mount Royal Avenue on (TODAY) Thursday, 6th, February 2025 from 12:00noon to 6:00 pm and again at the church from 9:00am until service time.

Funeral Service For Sarah Saunders, 70

a resident of Carmichael Road, New Providence, Bahamas. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 8th, 2025, 11:00am at New Jerusalem Ministry, Carmichael Road West off of Gladstone Road. Officiating will be Bishop Gragery Minis assisted by other ministers of the Gospel. Interment will follow at Southern Cemetery, Cowpen and Spikenard Roads.

Cherished Memories are inscribed in the hearts of her husband: Alfred Saunders Sr.; three sons: Miquel Smith Jr., Ranshure Smith and John Brandon; five grandchildren: Destin and Jaelyn Brandon, Miquel Smith Jr. Ranshure Smith Jr, and Eve Harvey; one great granddaughter: A’nya Saria Brandon-Rolle five sisters: Linda Brown, Deborah Munroe, Minister Sonia Morley (Pastor Daniel Morley), Deneyne Brown (Perry Brown), and Allison Bowe; two brothers: Everette Nixon (Stephanie Nixon) and Wade Munroe; adopted children: Alfred Saunders Jr., Ingrid, Jermaine Saunders Walkes, Sonia Knowles, Amanda Gardiner and Maya Ferguson; nieces and nephews: Ricardo, Customes Officer Majorie and Garvin Munroe, Ericka Harris, Denike, Lieutenant Danielle and Diello Morley, Pertrina and Jada Brown, Ma’liyah Taylor, Rahad, Cordero, Tiska, Wade, Evron and Javario Nixon; grand nieces and nephews: Rashawn, Luciano, Jahzara, Garvin Jr. and Jonathan Munroe, Michael and Mickala Harris, Noa’, Noel, Normani, Norway and Nolan Mackey, Khamar and Khalan Morley, Kent Rolle, O’Kari Bowleg, Chase Thompson, Tynia and Talia Cargil, Rashad Jr. and Cordia Nixon; one uncle: Pastor Oswald Nixon (Minister Betty Nixon); six aunts: Carolyn and Sybil Butler, Lenora Neely, Maxine and Hazel Nixon and Florine Sears; cousins: Sheila, Marina, Tabitha, Samantha, Debbie, Anya, Elsie, Yolanda, Tonielle, Rhonda, Norma, Bernadette, Pamela, Idena, Jasmine, Tanya, Latonia, Sheena, Lana, Pastor Cecil Knowles, Omar, Bishop Calfred Curry, Floyd, Kent, Reckley, Cornell, Dezon, Bradwin, Delton, John, Chief Superintendent Oswald Nixon, Superintendent Darren Nixon, and Vincent; other relatives and friends including: Audrey and Fredrick Carey, Valincia, Wakley, Roland, Prince, Andrew, Naomi, Audrey Clarke, Kenneth, Harry, Willis, Faye, Wadine, Hilarena, Eloise, Ena, Stephanie Sears, Judy Mae Earns, Audrey Taylor, Paula, Marsha and Carey McKenzie, Sharon, Rochelle, Dwayne, Betty and Stanford Romer.

Relatives and Friends may pay their last respects at Rest On Funeral Chapel Ltd., #166 Kenwood Street, Mount Royal Avenue on Friday, February 7th, 2025 from 11:00am to 5:00pm and again at the church from 9:30am until service time.

FAMILY OWNED, INDEPENDENTLY OPERATED

MR. KENNETH CLARKE – US Trained and Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer MRS. STEPHANIE CLARKE - Managing/Funeral Director

NEW LOCATION: EAST WEST HIGHWAY (Established Since 1994)

for the late

MR. GARY ALEXANDER FERGUSON

Age: 58 years FUNERAL SERVICE

of Miami Street who died on Saturday, January 11th, 2025 will be held on Friday, February 7th, at 11:00am at Hillside Missionary Baptist Church, Independence Drive. Offciating will be Overseer Randolph Deleveaux, assisted by Bishop Dr. Lockwood Deleveaux and Reverend Jeffrey Deleveaux. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Gardens, Soldier Road and Woodlawn Way.

Left to cherish his memories are his loving Mother: Minister Mary Deleveaux

Daughter: Garynique Ferguson

Sisters: Minister Anthionette (David Jr.) Williams, and Tanya (Maxwell Sr.)

Holbert

Brothers: Bennete (Donell) Missick, Brucely (Lasonya) Missick, and Trevor Missick (Merilyn Farrington)

Aunts: Pastor Claudine Virgil, Gelena Moss, Minister Sheila Darling, and Evelyn Deleveaux

Uncles: Bishop Dr. Lockwood (Florence) Deleveaux, Overseer Randolph (Willimae) Deleveaux; Reverend Jeffery (Jennifer) Deleveaux; Deacon James (Feron) Deleveaux; Ivan (Edith) Deleveaux; Elvis (Ellie) Deleveaux; Obadiah Ferguson & Family, and Horatio Ferguson & Family.

Nieces: Deandra, Britesha, Alexis, Randera, Brittany, Makiyah, Amarrah, Trevette Missick and Jessica.

Nephews: David Jr., Travis, Matayo, Bennet, Twanno, Owen, Dwayne Jr., Trevor Jr., and Trinard.

Cousins: Frederick, Steven. Lester, Deidre, Sean, Elvis Jr., Carson, Rochelle, Eulene, Betty, Nelson, Emmanuel, Tamara, Jerome, Davier, Shervin, Dean, Carla, Wilka, Gerrad, Wonzetta, Shelly, Antoine, Randy, Vanessa, Lashan, Vanessa, Jared, Yvette, Jarvis, Ivanette, Tia, Kirklyn, Shamica, Bernard, Shaquille, Ferneka, Javardo, Vashon, Milton, Shanique, Mario, Tellis, Charlene, Perry, Luther, Walter, Rochelle and Kareem.

Numerous other relatives and friends including: The Moss Family, The Beneby Family, The Johnson Family, The Ferguson Family, The Lovely Bay Family, The Miami Street Family, The Glad Tidings Missionary Baptist Church Family, The Hillside Missionary Baptist Church Family, The Management & Staff of Consolidated Water Bahamas Limited, and The Oncology Clinic.

Viewing will be held at Clarke’s Funeral Home & Crematorium, East West Highway (TODAY) Thursday, February 6th, from 11:00am to 4:30pm and on Friday from 10:00am at the church until service time.

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