Thursday, February 27, 2025
IN LOVING MEMORY
(Abaco)
LORENZO AKEEL ARCHER, 33
affectionately called “Fred Brown”
of Central Pines, Abaco, Bahamas, will be held at Friendship Tabernacle Church, Central Pines, Abaco, Bahamas, on Saturday, March 1st, 2025, at 11:00a.m. Officiating will be Reverend Paulette Cartwright, assisted by Bishop Terrance Strachan & Bishop Silbert Mills. Interment will follow in Central Pines, Cemetery.
Left to cherish his memories are his Mother: Linda Lightbourne; Father: Everette Archer (Karla); Sister: Lakera Archer; Brother: Rashad Burrows; Grandmothers: Lorane Burrows, Alice Smith; Grandfather: James Dean; Great Grandmother: Velma Lightbourne; Special Friend: Celeste Thompson; Adopted Daughter: Sariyah Robins; Nephews: Talen Rahming, Everette Burrows, Shamari Burrows; Nieces: Shalaya Burrows; Aunts: Latrisha Johnson (Ricardo), Peatra Nicholas (Branson), Paulette Burrows (Emery), Loretta Burrows, Lamanda Burrows, Garnell Weech (Kyle) Keva McKinney, Inga, Diane & Janae Dean, Mia Isaac, Jayette Burrows, Ernestine Albury; Uncles: Wayde, Lynden & Richard Archer; Grandaunts: Lula Burrows, Iris Henchell, Maryann Deveaux (Lloyd), Ruth Scott (Jeff), Jane Bain, Akisha Lightbourn, Gaynell Funes, Mary Gay, Lila McKinney, Patricia Strachan (Harold), Catherine Persaud (Danny) Bernadette Methollall (Rohan), Regina Mohabir, Shirley Saunders, Christine Sneed, Susan Duncombe, Evelyn Smith, Anita & Cyprianna Burrows; Granduncles: Christopher Smith (Fredricka), Scott Smith (Veronica) Roy Adam, Arthur Lightbourne (Meschelle), Basil McKinney Sr. (Julia), Stefon Lightbourne, Andrew Burrows (Patricia), Edward Burrows (Anastasia), Martin Burrows (Lisa); Great Grandaunt: Dorothy Been; Best Friends: Ricardo Alfred (Siantta), Tysheron Williamson (Marsha), Harry (Jay) Joseph, Sidney McIntosh Jr., Cameron McIntosh, Tiremil (REMY) Altidor, Taja Fox, Ronald Arthur, Mackenson, Japhet Tador, Kevin Deveaux, Deondre Arnett; Godparents: Latoya Cooper, Donna Lowe, Katley Bovery, Carol Moss, Kamala Archer, Nurse Camille King, Fritz Ferguson, Quincy Penn; Godchildren: Adonia Newbold, Wynter Safari and Safir Alfred, Tyneisha Williamson, Shamai and Sanchez Morley; Special Cousins: Raccasia, Lorissa & Ricara Johnson, Jayden Thompson, Lorin Burrows, Laniyiah Bootle, Skylar Pedican, Branson Nicholas Jr, Brielle Nicholas, Emily Burrows, Lynzandria Archer, Candice, Shaniqua and Waydo Archer; Other relatives and friends including: Della Kelly, Lottie Rolle, Dwight, Oscar, Quinton Pinder, Curtis, Candis & Donnette Pinder, Otis Fox, Jerona Curry, Rowena Pinder, Jerome Burrows Jr., Raquel Armbrister, Cindy Russell, Lydia Wells, Sabrina Pinder, Shenique Bain, Claudius, Adrian, Emerson & Briano Henchell, Claudia Knowles, Robert, Omar, Cara Archer, Chantel Thervil, Prince, Sharaza & Shivargo Bootle, Irvin & Anna Young, Valeria & Brandon Lightbourne, Gardena Fox, Carolee Dames, Greg, Timothy Martin, Brenda & Judy, Samuel & Steadman McKinney, Crystal Lockhart, Arshell , Akeva & Arthur Lightbourne Jr., Vanceta Martin, Tishura Mills, Bishop Silbert Mills & Family, Sharon Adderley & Family, Art Sands, Baker’s Bay Logistics Department, CIBC Caribbean Staff Marsh Harbour and East Mall Branch, Abaco Central High School Class of 2011.
Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at Evergreen Mortuary, located on S.C. Bootle Highway, Abaco, Bahamas on Friday, February 28th, 2025, from 10:00a.m.-5:00p.m. and again at the church on Saturday, from 10:00a.m. until service time.
Funeral Service for
TANYA LYNETTE NEWBOLD, 53
of Rockcrusher Road, will be held at The Double Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses (South Side Hall), Edmond Street, Nassau, Bahamas on Saturday, March 1st, 2025, at 12:00p.m. Officiating will be Bro. Trevaughn Neely, assisted by Bro. Kevin Bell (Chairman). Interment will follow in Woodlawn Gardens Cemetery, Soldier Road.
Left to cherish her memories are her Mother: Roslyn Newbold; Father: Falcon Glenmore Major (deceased); Aunts and Uncles: Lerlene (Salathiel) Cooper, Vernice Newbold, Jacqueline (Edward) Isaacs, Maxwell, Dotlene and Princess Newbold, Pamela Newbold, Edna Newbold (James-deceased), Hensel Newbold, Howard (Donna) Newbold, Hugh (Audrey) Newbold, Ellen Newbold, Maitland Outten (deceased), Alexine (Stafford) Gomez, Marjorie (Herbert) Treco, Rita (Charles) Sweeting, Valerie (Dansbury) Hudson (deceased), Sylvia (Allan) Knowles, Alexandria (Paul) Cartwright (deceased), Anastacia (Ephraim) Bullard, Dale Williams, Daniel (Iris) Knowles (deceased), Rex (Dale) Major, Glenn Major & Tyrone Neely; Siblings: Kevin Newbold (deceased) Kavaughnya (Dominic) Pinder, Andre (Shasta), Terrence “Tony”, Marcus, Nelson “Garth”, Falcon, Donovan (Janelle), Seigfried “Lance” (Mandy), Lamont, Jared, Troy, Glanville, Rex, Fabian and Alexis Major, Demetrius Major (deceased), Marie (Keith) Roberts, Glenda (Gilbert) Depeine, Desiree (Richard) Corneille, Timone Mackey, Laurie (James) Adderley, Rokell, Demetria, Tiffany, Tracey, Teneille, Malvese, Shekerah, Angirece, Grace and Lynn Major; Nieces and Nephews: Kevin Newbold Jr., Kevarista Newbold, Kylie Pinder, Kevin Newbold Jr., Kevarista Newbold, Shanté (Jarrod) Fowler, Julian Major, André Major II, Starniecia Dean, Marcellus Major, Marcus Major II (deceased), Rashad Roberts, Keitra Roberts, Richard Mark Wilson, Daniel Depeine, Rachel Depeine, Falcon Major III, Olive Major, Donovan Major II, Danielle Jayda Armbrister, Aneysa Adderley, Naim Adderley, Raheem Adderley, Cairo Green, Caira Green, Jazaria Major, Taheer Major, Tyra Major, Caleb, Kaitlyn, Khloe and Campion Corneille, Lanicia Major, Tatiana Major, Latia Major, Ashley Major, Nya Major, Lauren Major, Kendal, Malik and Kenson Seymour, Destiny, Alexio, Asia Major, Taytum Major, Tazar, Tru Palacious, Rylie Ward, Kailee Knowles, Quinn Burrows, Kaison and Kaislee Higgs, Alexia Major, Timothy Greene Jr.; Grand nieces and nephews: Kashmir and Keomi Newbold, Ayden Smith; Cousins include: Janet and Audley Munnings, Jasmal, Jasma Munnings, Gaye and Ricardo Dean, Richard and Rico Dean, Patrone and Clement Cartwright, Vashti and Paige Cartwright, Oral Sr. and Oral Jr., Ramiya Newbold, Melinda and Ron Johnson, Michael and Kim Newbold, Mark and Anishka Cunningham, Marve and Kenya Cunningham, Godfrey Cunningham, Mark Jr. and Anya Cunningham, Andre Cunningham, Gabriel and Tanaz Cunningham, Indira Newbold, Makiah, Ma’Sai and Khaedyn Cunningham, Derelle Barnette, Donnel Newbold, Ferron Miller, Derecle and (Ryan) Barnett, Reagan Barnett, Marvin Hanna, Charmaine and Kevin Johnson, Nadea Humes, Nichelle and Shavaad Butler, Jhavier and Dr. Nakirisha Humes, Kishani Humes, Wayne Jr. and Rashad Humes, Marlin Smith, Nivaa Butler, Peyton Woodside, Shiloh Humes, Capri Humes, Amere Humes,
Daria and Timothy Bain, Timony, Darian and Tamaria Bain, Gregory and Sylvia Bonamy, Ranion Bonamy, Steve and Tanya Bonamy, Michaela Bonamy, John and Yolanda Bonamy, Alexis and Cordero Bonamy, Keith, Lorea, Keona, Kurt and Travis Bonamy, Candice Newbold, Nicole and Gregory Newbold, Dalla, Tyran and Treigh Newbold, Darlene, Raymond and Rhumer Culmer, Darrice Newbold, Damita and James, Noah and Cassidy Cartwright, Ashleigh Drakes, James Jr. and Sophia Newbold, Samaj and Amari Newbold, Dr. Hughandra Newbold, Terry Dixon, Danielle and Nosa Isibor, Tarelle and Caleb Ifetoye, Lanelle and Kehinde Ogundele, Sherry Cooper, Myria Thomas, Carla and Ravi Senanayake, Chrishanti and Steve Sloan, Roshanthi and Jephte Jean Joseph, Chryanthi Senanayake, Kelly Smith (Deceased) Alexx Smith, Thane and Micah Ortiz, Micheala and Mia Hudson, Philip, Michael, Brian & Barry Sweeting, Greg, Ricardo, Vaughn & Timothy Treco, Neil & Nicholas Cartwright, Nate & Donavon Hudson, Brent & Trevor Outten, Jerry, Larry & Doug Knowles, Clint, Al Knowles, Westte Williams, Michelle Stubbs, Ramona Peet, Joy Coleby, Melodie Hanna, Daneen Southworth, Jewel Major, Gem Dickens, Jasmin Rodgers, Jade Bryan, Tiffany Williams, Da’Niele Hudson, Tanya Hepburn, Felicity Knowles, Claudia Cartwright, Suzette Knowles, Crystal Cartwright, Rose Toote, Bernadette Sturrup, Minette Cartwright, Lana Taylor, Jeanie & Denise Knowles, Kim Riedel, Kerri Taylor, Avis Thompson; Best Friend: Lisa Thomas; Friends include: Cheryl Davis, Pat and Marva McDonald, Novelette and Ian Fox, Jasmine and Shawn Newbold, Wyatt Thomas, Glenn and Joy Colebrooke, Cynthia Sargent, Charles and Freda Rolle, Anthone and Abby Neely, Trevaughn and Cheryl Neeley, Kevin and Ruth Duncombe, Maud and Frankie Pickstock, Bro. Marvin Arthur, Danny and Earnestine Higgs, Christine and Charlene Leo and Family, Marian and Charles Newbold, Merle and William Stubbs, Shandia and David Cleare and family, Claire and Anthony Johnson, Chris Johnson and many others too numerous to mention; Community: The Community of Rock Crusher Road, Congregations of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Nassau, Bahamas, Fleming Street Clinic, Oncology Clinic, Female Medical II Ward, Grace Community Church; and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention
Death Notice for
QUINTERO DALLAS ARNETT, 24
of Yellow Elder, died on Saturday, February 22nd, 2025.
He is survived by his Daughter: Quay Liah Arnett; Mother: Samantha Clarke; Father: Quinton Arnett; Grandparents: Anita Arnett & Franklyn Clarke; Sisters: Quintonique & Quintreka Arnett, Kentonique Cartwright 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 and Village Road
Final Rites & Burial For
Ms. Enral Robinson, 102 affectionately called “Eno”
a resident of Cedar Way, New Providence, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, March 1st, 2025, 10:00 am at United Christian Cathedral, United Christian Way, Flamingo Gardens. Offciating will be Pastor Lester Thurston assisted by other Ministers of the Gospel. Interment will follow in Lakeview Memorial Gardens, Mausoleum John F. Kennedy Drive.
Memories of her love, strength and faith remain in the hearts of her daughters: Gracie Robinson and Maryann (Christopher I) Rahming; grandchildren: Charles (LaQuisha) Sawyer II, Chandra Kemp, Mai-Tai (Shaniese), Christopher II (Kenrica), Unoma and Christine Rahming, Christopher Oliver Sr., Sherrine Porter, Shantel, Kelsie, Ken (Montequille) and Otis Green, Danique (Shellico Sr.) Moxey; great grandchildren: Keanu Kemp, Marine Seaman Charles Sawyer, LeQuan, Kenneth and Qwin Sawyer, Paulina Forbes, Dwaniqua Thurston, Achari and Zhamari Rahming, Devante Curtis, Shellico Jr., Shelltawn Moxey, Krishan, Krystle, Christopher Jr., Cory, Olivia and Antonio (Nikki) Oliver, Quincy, Ken Jr., Aiden, Kendriya, Amina, Kratvez, Jayden, Shantique, Aaliyah, Kalisha, Kamanda, Kavante, Otis Jr., Kelsie Jr., Grace Green; great great grandchildren: Shiloh and Symphony Sawyer, Cierra Rahming, Shakhari, Kishon, Aaliyah, Antonia, Antonique, Abigail, Adrienne, Mateo, Nicholas Oliver, Delayah Duncombe, Kassidy and Kiara Kemp; nieces: Sheila Johnson, Wendy Bain, Arimentha (Rolf) Walkins Wichmann, Lorraine McKenzie, Ladonna (Lester) Thurston, Ingrid (Jim) Laroda, Bridget and Joycelyn Hepburn, Patrice Culmer Hepburn, Julia Stephens, Dorothy White, Ancilla Stuart, Deborah Lockhart; nephews: Charles (Sonia) and Albert Bain, Wilton, Roy, Lawrence, Andrew, Gary (Joycelyn), Ryan (Sherese), Marvin (Kiyshanna) and Levardo Hepburn, Delano Knowles, Carlos Carey; adopted children: Everette (Renee), Sandra and Rose Armbrister, Ida Burrows, Ebonee Turnquest; godchildren: Marsha Missick and Tre Romer; other relatives and friends: Agnes Wilson and family, Debra Hepburn and family, Prenetta Seymour and family, Janet Hepburn and family, Calvin Rahming and family, Everett Armbrister and family, Eunice Meadows and family, William Smith and family, Arlene Wilson and family, Ethelyn Deleveaux and family, Idell Hepburn and family, Joanna McKenzie and family, Sage, Gerard and Nawa Peoples, Wendell Sands, Rodman Forbes, Hester McDonald, Cyril Dean, Vance McPhee, Patsy Bridgewater and family, Charles
Sawyer I, Ruby Bethel and family, Sister Joanne Oliver, Nurse Lashan Delira, United Christian Churches, The Bluff, Cat Island Community, Cedar way Community and numerous other friends and family too many to mention.
Please forgive us during our time of bereavement if your names were not mentioned above.
The body will repose at the Chapel of the Saints, Sweeting’s Colonial Mortuary on Friday from 10:00am to 5:00pm and from 9:00 am on Saturday until Service at the church.
Ms. Phileria Sands, 23 affectionately called “Reds”
a resident of Savannah Sound, Eleuthera, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, March 1st, 2025, 12:00 noon at Mother Bethel AME Church, Savannah Sound, Eleuthera. Offciating will be Pastor George Clarke Jr. assisted by Pastor Douglas Culmer. Interment will follow in the Public Cemetery, Savannah Sound, Eleuthera.
Left to cherish her beautiful memories are her children: Ternya, Philiano and Monicko Sands; mother: Esslie Chackalakkal; sister: Normaneka
Sands; brothers: Garnett Johnson, Dianzo Bethel, Kadashian Sands; aunts: Ajoa Kelly, Philippa Kelly, Safya Reynaud and Sanovia Moxey; uncles: William Bethel, Carlos Kelly, Dodridge Connolly, David Kelly, Nicko Kelly and Billy Sands; grandmother: Patricia Kelly Hepburn; cousins: Nicole Albury, Sherrell McDonald, Cameron McDonald, Aphanique Albury, Hailie Sweeting, Durante’ Charlow, Jalin Cooper, Vacari Dumcombe, Donella Bethel, Rashard Bethel, Michelle, Terry, Vernon Tony, Dwayne, Charmaine, Donavin, Deandra, Rochelle, Trevor, Ronald, Angelo, Tanay, Carlos and Carleah Culmer, Dodria and Denero Connolly, Mariah Kelly, D’mario, Jessica, Stephanie, Lemuel and Savado Smith Carlos and Reshawn Kelly, Malachi Bethel; and other relatives and friends including: Rosetta Carey, Buelah Petty, Esther Ferguson, Dedrie Kelly Shane Wilson, Demetrius Kelly, Keora Edwards, Andrew Carey, Thomas Kelly, Shonique Kelly, Medico Angelo and Candola Johnson, Laurel and Davisha Cayle.
The body will repose at the on Friday at the Church until service time on Saturday.
Funeral Service For
Lillis Loretta Mackey-Sweeting, 62
a resident of Mermaid Boulevard, Carmicheal Road, New Providence, will be held at The New Goodwill Church of God, Peardale off Balfour Avenue on Saturday, 1st March, 2025 at 11:30 a.m. Offciating will be Bishop Darrin Woods Sr. assisted by Bishop Charles Gardiner Sr.
She is survived by her loving husband: Reginald Sweeting; daughters: Joy, Raquel and Reginel Sweeting; adopted daughters: Wendesha Demeritte, Althermique Belle and Chesternique Wilson; sons: Reginald Jr., Rashad Calvin Pinder, Chakam Barr, Peto Pritchard, David Rolle, Denzel Hanna, Christoff Edgecombe; grandchildren: Latesha Sands, T’kell Major, Amar’e and Calvin Jr. Pinder, Chakam Barr Jr. and Petra Pritchard; Arlington Brown; sisters: Karen Rolle, Pandora Rahming, Louellen Strachan, Linda Charles, Elias’s Saunders and Denise McKenzie; brother-in-law: Ken Rahming; nieces and nephews: Maya and Catika Rolle, Antonio, Annetta, Barbie, Shakara, Arlinique, Ayanna, Cara, Mario, Arlington Jr., Aiden Brown, Hornsby and Felicia Rolle, Gabriel Campbell, Miguel and Kentashia Rahming, Merilleah Storr, Trevor Johnson, Amir Scavella, Clinton Charles, Janice and Derick Adderley, Lindell and Lamon Bethel, Lavardo, Leosha and London Rahming, Shan, Obriah and Patrick Jr. Smith; aunts: Maryann and Family, Hazel Wilson and Family, Patricia Rolle and Family; cousins: Yvonne Smith, Lynden and Kenia Rolle, Ruthmae Mortimer, Mary Johnson, Alice and May Munnings, Jertina and Arthur McKenzie, Helen Knowles, Reu, Diana and Oven Munnings, Terry, Henry and Robert Delancey, Kelsy, Marco and family, Sandra Mackey and Family, Phillipa Rolle-Bullard, Mary Johnson and family and Justina Neely; sisters-in-law: Joanne Smith and family, Sharon Rahming and family, Jackie McPhee and family, Des Major and Family, Ann Ferguson and family, Kadesha Sweeting; brothers-in-law: Kelsey Sweeting and family, Kenny Sweeting and Family, Marco Sweeting and family; godchildren: Nelson Bowe, Allisha Storr and Antonio Dean; 32 grand nieces and nephews 1 great grand nephew; other relatives and friends too numerous to mention but including: Petra Malcolm and family, Maria Coakley and family, Vernita Johnson and family, Shenique Storr and family, Kim Bethel, Coralee Clarke and family, Patsy Knowles
and Family, Tyrone Sweeting and family, Carla Whyms, Julie Hoffer and Family, Francis Woodside and family, Edison Moncur and family, Gerald Bain, Patrice Rolle Charlton, Melissa Lundy and Family, Ricardo and Kujiwana Williams, Austin Wesh, Phillipa Rolle-Bullard and Sabrina Petty, Marsha Naira and family, Gloria Innocent and family and Barbara Ferguson Sandilands Rehabilitation Center (housekeeping), Atlantis Royal Tower (housekeeping), Atlantis Cove (kitchen), H. O. Nash Jr. high school staff, Princess Margaret Hospital Female Medical 2, Eternal Rest Mortuary, The New Goodwill Church of God.
Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at Eternal Rest Mortuary, #244 Market Street and Oxford Avenue, New Providence, The Bahamas on Friday, 28th February, 2025 from 10:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m. and again at the church on Saturday, 1st March, 2025 from 10:00 a.m until service time.
Death Notice For Retired Chief Corrections
Offcer/ Inspector
Peter Augustus Taylor, 70
a resident of Sutton Street, Kemp Road, New Providence, Bahamas, who died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Friday, February 21, 2025.
He is survived by his wife: Apostle Dr Laura Johnson Taylor, JP, DD; daughter: Lisa (Gary) Taylor Silne, of St. Petersburg Florida; step daughters: Crystal Delisha (Vincent) Johnson Gardiner and Shakara Laneice Johnson; sons: Lano and Theron Anver Augustus Taylor; step sons: Alexander Bernard (Elizabeth) Young and Stanley Minnis; brothers: Twin Brother Paul Taylor, Anthony (Lilly) Taylor and Hasting Taylor; sister: Rebecca Taylor; grandchildren: Jalisa Covington, Laniqua Taylor, Lavanda Saunders, Vivie Gardiner, Monica Curtis, Princess Alexsis Lizzan Young, Ivono Francois, Christin Foster, Alexander Bernard Young Jr..; and a host of relatives and friends too numerous to mention at this time.
Funeral arrangements are being fnalized and will be announced at a later date.
Leslie Nairn, 55
affectionately called
“Kernel”
a resident of #11 Grace Avenue, Marathon Estates, New Providence, Bahamas died on Saturday, February 22nd, 2025 at the Princess Margaret Hospital.
He was predeceased by his mother: Dorothy Nairn; father: Leslie Rolle; common-law wife: Dorothy Black.
He is survived by his step daughter: Melony Lawson; sisters: Roseanne Rolle and Maltina Nairn; brothers: Eugene Nairn, Paul Butler, Arthur Thelwell and Conrad Rolle; numerous grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.
Funeral date will be announced at a later date.
Death Notices For
Christine Bain, 50
affectionately called “Tina”
a resident of #15 Joe Farrington Road, New Providence, Bahamas died at her residence on Tuesday, 17th February, 2025.
Left to cherish her memories are her husband: Oliver Allen; children: Christovain Bain, Shade Green, Craver Green Jr., Shavonne Green, Shaddonavin Ferguson, Angels Bain, Nickcoya Miller; grandchild: Cedrinea Rolle; brothers and sister: Idena Wildgoose, Rosemary Ingraham, Anthony Knight and Bennet Allen, Tricine Thurston, Shelia Burrows; numerous nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.
Funeral arrangements are being fnalized and will be announced at a later date.
a resident of Kemp Road, New Providence, Bahamas died at his residence on Saturday, 22nd February, 2025.
He was predeceased by his father: Junior Forbes.
He is survived by his mother: Princess McPhee; 2 brothers: Antonio McPhee and David McPhee; 10 aunts: Muriel McPhee, Elizabeth Lewis, Patrice McPhee-Cross, Denice McPheeSweeting, Crystal Gray, Michelle Knowles, Renae Deveaux, Adina Simms, Rachel Joseph, and Tiffany Joseph; 5 uncles: Edward McPhee, Floyd McPhee, Calvin McPhee, Sherman Barr and Timothy Joseph; 5 nieces: Princess Brown, Asayja McPhee, Triniyah McPhee, Trinity Munroe and Unique Morley; 3 nephews: DeAngelo Mackey, Davaughn McPhee and David McPhee; and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.
Funeral arrangements are being fnalized and will be announced at a later date.
Livingstone McPhee, 43
Funeral Services For
Leonard Nelson Stuart, 77 affectionately
called “Pinnie”
of Ball’s Alley off Shirley Street, New Providence, Bahamas who died on Thursday, February 13, 2025 will be held on Saturday, March 1, 2025, 2:00pm at St. Bede’s Roman Catholic Church, Sutton Street. Offciating will be Fr. Jonathan Berdejo. Interment will follow in the Church’s Cemetery, Sutton Street.
He is survived by his sisters: Hyacinth Grant, Ida Stuart, Lorna Taylor, Francina Henderson, and Advilda Deveaux; brothers: Sherman and Walter (Ciceley) Stuart; nieces: Carol Brice, Dianna Stuart-Curtis, Arlene Adderley, Michelle (Jose) Martinez, Lisa Farley, Charmaine Stuart, Yvette Stuart, Kimberley Stuart, Shavease Stuart, Shermantha Stuart, Nicole Henderson, Wendy Johnson, Kristal Henderson-Fairman, Carlita Toote, Dr. Chandra Smith, Cicely Stuart, Tasha Smith, Tasha Stuart, Ashley Butler, Pastor Leila Hanna, Minister Jody Johnson, Veronica Walkes, Nekita (Delano) Lightbourne, and Raquel Brown, Tashianna Deveaux, Deborah Stuart; nephews: George (Sharon) Stuart, Glen Stuart, Dr. Adrian Fox, Cassius (Dr. Sharmaine) Stuart, Ricardo Stuart, Roy Stuart, Pedro Stuart, Sharmarco Stuart, Rio Stuart, Keino (Rochelle) Stuart, Antoine Burnam, Crewdson Williams, Ray Adderley, Arthur Hamilton, Lennon Hamilton, Pastor Godfrey Deveaux and Warren Stuart; grandnieces and grandnephews: Leander (Her Excellency Leslia) Brice, Quaid Leslie, Laila and Liam, Caronique (Connor) Fraser, Dario Curtis (Kiesh), DJ, Dario Jr., Connor and Dreem, Dianca, Deangela, Adrianna (Khaden), Janyce, Adriall, Haley, Bella, and Aria Fox, Charles McKinney III (Jordyn & Charli), Alissa & Daniel Persaud (Kai), Breanna Johnson, Cassidy, Raquell, Kayley, Syiera, Mario Jr., Toriah, Jahzara, and Toricka Stuart, as well as Taryn and Jaden Stuart of North Carolina and many others too numerous to mention; special thanks to: nieces, Carol Brice, Dr. Sharmaine Stuart and Eivey Lestapi; special friend: Karalee Williams and Family; other relatives and friends includes (but not limited to): Onya Stuart and Family, Rosalee McPhee and Family, Patrick Gomez and Family, the Sturrup Family, Family of the late Mildred Taylor, Neil Wright, Linda and Jackie Gomez, David “French” Livingston, Mario Rolle and Family, Lynden “Dodo” Bethel and Family, Stephen and Audrey Taylor, Elizabeth Rolle, Donna Gardiner, Yvette Torinda Harvey, Hayden Francis, Halcy Smith, Joy Deveaux, Mario Newbold, Debbie Cox, Devon Marshall, Zola Frazier, Henry Saunders, Joe Adderley, Wellington Knowles, Robert Sands, Royan Pettie, Theresa Hunter, Larry Carey,Neville Mackey, Amanda Higgins, Andrea Ferguson, William Walkine, Anthony and Nyoka Adderley, Naomi Curtis and Family, Nike Bethel and Family, The Campbell Family, Shantel Clarke and family, Mrs Evans and staff at Paradise Pharmacy, Nurses and Doctors of PMH Male Orthopedic, St. Bede’s Catholic Church Family, and the Balls Alley and Kemp Road Communities.
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 from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon and at the Church from 1:00pm until service time.
Thomas Herbert Gibson, 61
of #18 Rosalind Street, New Providence, Bahamas who died on Friday, February 7, 2025 will be held at the Salvation Army Church, Palmetto Point, Eleuthera, Bahamas on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. Offciating will be Prophetess Dr. Patrice Smith assisted by Major Vernitta Hepburn. Interment will follow in The Public Cemetery, Palmetto Point, Eleuthera.
He was predeceased by his father: Thomas Gibson; brothers: Jeffrey, John and Oneil Gibson.
Fond memories are cherished by his wife: Sharon Gibson; children: Shanee, Thomas, Tamari; grandchildren: Shaniah, Bryon, Noelle, Skye; mother: Maybell Gibson; brothers: Timothy and Carl Gibson; sisters: Ann, Althea, Tiffany; aunt: Mavis Johnson; nephews: LaFaro, Travis, Corey, Davardo, Christian, Cameron, Jeffrey, Stafon, Kyle, Deanthio, Justin, Avery, Deangelo; nieces: Lashandra, Tamika, LaCreisha Sade, Carla, Chelsi, TaNeil, TaNeika, Poloma, Aaliyah, Aalyssa, TaNy’ah, Gabriella, Polly, Zenobia, Emily, Shakira, Jonathan, Dr. Warrel Smith, Braniyah Smith; grand nephews: Dwyane, Anwar, Kyte, Tahj, Jace, Jamari; grand nieces: Asia, Anyla, Kennedy, Miracle, Tavianna, Kaliyah, Isabella, J’myah; mother-in-law: Evalina Smith; brothers-in-law: Warren & Bayard Smith; sisters-in-law: Brenda Smith, Beryl Curry, Ivy Clarke; cousins & families: Butch, Derek (Janice), Reginald, Brian (Zelva), Naomi, Adena (Gerrard), Theresa (Chris), Linda & Portia, Sherry (Bishop), Hank, Paula, Jacquline (Deno), Gregory & Micheal (Alexis), Hance (Betty), Vincent (Dee), Shaun & Keith (Mikaila), Randolf, Brian (Dorothy), Nadine (Micheal), Marsha (George), Michelle, Fern, Daphne, Beth, Terry, Dewitt, Gary, Maurice, Lavina Sands, Millard; other relatives & friends including: Andrew & Reta Bethel, The Family of the late Erzilla Bethel, Minette Clarke & Family, The Sands, Bethel, Scavella, Gibson, Johnson Families, Tropical Shipping Family, Kingdom Explosion International Family, Rosetta Hudson & Family, Colin Saunders, Joe Wood, Captain Joe Moxey, Craig Carey & Family and a host other relatives & friends too numerous to mention.
Viewing will be held in the Legacy Suite of Vaughn O. Jones Memorial Center, Mt. Royal Ave. and Talbot Street be held on (TODAY) Thursday from 12:00 noon to 5:00p.m. and on Friday at the Salvation Army Church in Palmetto Point, Eleuthera from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and on Saturday at the Church from 9:00 a.m. until service time.
Funeral Service For Jonathan Wolloston Cambridge Jr., 60
of Ferguson Drive, Bamboo Town, New Providence, Bahamas who died on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 will be held on Saturday, March 1, 2025, 11:00 am at Lighthouse Fellowship Church of God, Mahogany Street, Pinewood Gardens. Offciating will be Pastor Rev. Eileen Johnson. Cremation was held.
Left to cherish his memories are his loving father: Jonathan Cambridge Sr. (Leonie Halstead); children: Jovan Cambridge Sr. (Shanishka), Anderson Ashton Alexis, Deshawn Gibbs; grandson: Jovan Cambridge Jr.; sisters: Rev. Jacqueline Fox-Deveaux (Rev. Eric), Joan Telle-Hepburn (Kevin), Janelle Cambridge; brothers: Arthral, Jayson (Tonya), Dexter, and Julian Cambridge; nieces: Melissa Fox, Kiara and family, Jayshine, Regine, Janay and Jasmine Cambridge, Alicia Telle, Archanae and Angel Cambridge; nephews: Jayson Jr. and daughter, Jameel, Shalamar, Christian, and Akeemo Cambridge; Alexander Telle, Matthew Fox, Jaylin Johnson; aunts: Berthalee Gilbert-Walkes, Ruth Edgecombe (Leonard), Janet Gilbert, Millie Cambridge; uncles: James Gilbert (Jennie), Allan Candy Gilbert (Senora), Hilton and Gladstone Cambridge; cousins including: Edison Moncur/Keiann, Sophia Moncur-McKinney/Owen, Wayne Moncur (Ivana), Dr. Marissa Moncur, Dr. Krista Walkes-Francis, Sgt. 2711 Renaldo Walkes, Teron Gilbert, Leonardo Gilbert (Veronica), Alberto Gilbert/Jasmaine and Allancio Gilbert, Davidson Thompson/ Angelique, Samantha Thompson, Leonard Edgecombe Jr., Givano Gilbert of Reno, Nevada, Cory Bain, Cruze Gilbert, Ian Gilbert, Kevin Gilbert/Carla, Natasha, Kim and Keisha Gilbert, Oris Strachan and
family, Judy Strapp and Family, Jennie Williams, Rev. Jeffery Johnson, Everette Johnson and Family, Rodney and Frank Johnson and Family, Veronica Wilson and Family, Mae Smith and Family, June Rolle and Family, Lenora Hield and Family, Patricia Rolle and family, Allison Moss and family, Levada (James Ingraham and Children), Sherry, Wanda, Robin, Clifford (Butch)/Sharon Scavella and Children), Blair, Cranston Scavella and Children, Gretchen McMaugh and Daughter, Merrie, Grant/Annamae, Dexter/Lawania Cambridge and children, Patrice Spychalla and Daughter, Daphne, Theron/Monique and Daughter, Justin/Lisa and Children, Noland and Children, Christopher/ Amy and Child, Alex Cambridge, Stephanie Nixon, Juliette, Clinton, Emil Symonette and Children, Lashelle/George Sands and Children, Novalette, Latricia, Desrae, Hilton Jr. and Philip Cambridge; special friends & family: The Moss Family, The Romer Family, The Pinder and The Scavella Families, The Strachan Family, John Rolle, Helen Adderley and Family, The Thurston family, The Bain Family, and the entire Bamboo Town Community.
Arrangements are being handled by Vaughn O. Jones Memorial Center, Mt. Royal Avenue and Talbot Street, New Providece, Bahamas.
Death Notice For Bishop Sherwin
Leviticus
Smith, 82
of Bay Berry St., Kensington Gardens and formerly of Chester’s, Acklins, Bahamas died on Friday, February 21, 2025 at the Princess Margaret Hospital.
He is survived by his wife: Dorothy Smith; sons: Ricardo Smith (Willamae), Floyd Smith (Marilyn) and Dedrick Smith (Priscilla); daughters: Nurse Winifred Longley (David), Vandette Smith and Shanricka Rolle (Clyde); 13 grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; sister: Louise Bowleg; brother: Evan Moss (Icillda); numerous nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.
Funeral Service will be announced at a later date.
Funeral Service for
MICHAEL AUGUSTUS BURROWS, 83
of Village Road, and formerly of McKenzies, South Long Island, will be held at St. Thomas More Roman Catholic Church, Madeira Street, on Saturday March 8th, 2025 at 12:00 noon. Officiating will be Fr. Junior Calixte, assisted by Monsignor Simeon Roberts. Interment will follow in St. Joseph Catholic Church Cemetery, Tyler Street.
Michael Augustus, an excellent small engine and motorbike mechanic, was also an avid motorbike builder, and rider. He founded the prestigious motorcycle group, “Friends of Distinction”, and they hosted and took part in several rides on New Providence and Abaco Bahamas, in addition to several U.S. sates, to raise funds for various charities.
He was predeceased in death by his wife of 60 years: Gloria Prescola Burrows; his parents: Effie (Darville) and Michael Anderson Burrows, siblings, Roscoe, Wilfred, Oscar, Roland, Stella and Lucy Burrows; Mary Neymour and Annie Knowles.
He is survived by his eight (8) children, Michael Angelo, Owen (Dasial), Charmaine (Ralph), Julian (Jayette), Robbynn Moree (Anthony), Apryl, Spencer (Kimberlee), and Mark Brandon (Sally) Burrows; two (2) adopted daughters, Lenise (Flowers) Bethel and Dana Hughes; nineteen (19) grand children, Rashaud Burrows, Paige Robinson (Kayla), Rejean Bourbon (Sierra), Ayanna Ferguson (Sam), Deva Bourbon, D’Magio Moree (Celeste), Miguel and Danielle Burrows, Savana Moree, Lauryn Burrows, Michael Moree; Jaivin, Joshua, Jairus, Daria, Marley, Caesar, Jhemz, and Cameron Burrows; one (1) adopted grandson: Jahro Saunders; twenty (20) great grand-children: Julian, Faith, Ju’laya and Antonio Burrows, Njai and Sarai Bourbon, Azai’Yah Ferguson, Josiah Burrows, Poppy O’Robinson and Ava Bourbon; Willene Mitchell, Kareem Robinson, Janet and Carroll Laing, Portia Newbold, Sherida Bacchus, Cassandra Willis, Ebony Williams, Tianna Rodriguez, Keturah Bashaar; his Long Island “Family”, especially Albert and Patsy Cartwright, Ivan and Sharon “Chilli” Cartwright; Philip Turnquest, and a host of his dear Long Islanders far too many to list; three (3) god daughters Mrs. Melanie Davis-Gibson, Andreana Thompson Smith and Mrs. Amanda Wells; two (2) adopted granddaughters: Summer Gilmer-Hughes and Erin Smith; one (1) adopted great-granddaughter: Juliana Gonzalez-Hughes; one (1) sister: Remona Delaney; six (6) sisters-in-law: Emily Dames, Genevie Pinder, Hilda Stuart, Sybalene Davis, Sandra Knowles and Adamae Guillaume; six (6) brothers-in-law: Randolph Knowles, Milton Dames, Nathan Pinder, Norvie Stuart, Samuel Davis and Francuis Guillaume; numerous cousins, nieces and nephews, too many to mention; his “brothers” Henry Darville, Vincent Pratt, Kevin Martin, Dawson Fawkes, “T” Clarke, Mike Musgrove, Clifford Pinder, Brennal Cartwright, Tony Cartwright, Virgil Cartwright, Claudius Burrows; other relatives and friends, including: The families of his late siblings; his
biker brothers, and members of “Friends of Distinction” motorcycle club, especially Gene Albury, Brendan Foulkes, Mike Musgrove, Adrian Burrows, Bernie and Bruce from Heaven Cycles; the families of close neighbours and friends including but not limited to thelate Cannon John and the late Nurse Florinda Clarke; Georgina Higgs; Norma Sasso; the late Oscar and the late Patsy Sawyer; the late Dr. John Lunn and Mrs. Sonja Lunn; Nurse Shirley Saunders; the late Bill Sands and sisters; Loftus and Catherine Butler, George and Mrs. Bernice Wells; his “sister” Yvonne Williams; Dr. Peter D. and Mrs. Dianne Maynard; his gardener Michel; dear friends Mrs. Pauline Dean; Mrs. Burdie Davis; Mrs. Marcia Newbold; Mrs. Donna Carrer; Mrs. Joanna Bain, Mrs. Ruby Knowles and family; Stephanie Poiter, Kijana Thompson; Monsignors Ambrose Mckinnon, Simeon Roberts and Alfred Culmer; Reverend Father Junior Calixte. Special thanks to doctors Carter, Teresa Gonzales, Hunt-Burrows, Duane Sands, Indira Grimes and Eugene Marcus Cooper; nurses Vernencha Gaitor-Adderley and Woods; his caretaker Ms. Jaseth Donaldson; and a host of others too many to mention.
Relatives and friends may pay their respects at Grace Funeral Home, #36 Rosetta Street on Friday, March 7th, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and on Saturday, March 8th, at the Church, from 11:00 a.m. until service time.
Death Notice for
DELLAREESE MELONY FLOWERS,
64
of Mamalade Close, off Wulff Road, died at her residence on Friday, 21st February, 2025.
She is survived by her Mother: Agnes Scavella; Father: Ezra Flowers Sr.; two (2) Children: Sherika Christie and Damien Woodside; numerous grand children, siblings, nieces and nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends
Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
Death Notices for SHANNON GERTRUDE DAVIS, 46
of Ceilia Street, Chippingham, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Saturday, February 22nd, 2025.
She is survived by two (2) Sons: Simeon and Shiloh Damallie; her Mother: Deloris Davis; five (5) Sisters: Andrea (Elton) Davis-Rolle, Patrice (Dale) DavisKnowles, Dianne (Jasper) Davis-Thompson, Lithera (Basil) Davis-Saunders and Francina Davis; three (3) Brothers: John, Philip (Carin) and Pastor Bruce (Pastor Sheniqua) Davis; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
PRINCESS
ALDICA SYMONETTE, 49
of Rupert Dean Lane, died in Cleveland, Ohio on Friday, February 21st, 2025.
She is survived by one (1) Son: Justin Symonette; Mother: Shirley Johnson; seven (7) Sisters: Gertrude Ford, Donna Johnson, Bernadette Penn, Judy and Lucy Johnson, Theresa Ford and Rose Symonette; two (2) Brothers: Charles and Van Johnson; one (1) Aunt: Reverend Marilyn Thompson; numerous nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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Death Notice for NATHAN A. MARTIN, 64
of Longwood, Florida and formerly of Nassau, died at HCA Florida Lake Monroe Hospital.
He was predeceased by, his Wife: Lynette Martin; Parents: Vincent and Millicent Martin; Sister: Rosemary Martin-Fountain; and Brothers: Albert, Gary and Samuel Martin.
He is survived by two (2) Sons: Nathan Jr. and Lavito Martin Sr.; two (2) Daughters: Gihia and Tayla Martin; eleven (11) Grandchildren: Kamron Pitts, Mason, Maya, Lavito Jr., Noah and Avery Martin, Laniyah Clarke, Kayt and Kamden Davis, Jailian McCloud Jr. and Gianna Saunders; one (1) Great-Grandchild: Keondre Pitts; four (4) Sisters: Shirley Smith, Sandra Mitchell, Marilyn Martin-Stubbs and Susan Mitchell; one (1) Brother: Randolph Martin; one (1) Aunt: Janet Styles; two (2) Uncles: Charlie and Rufus Fox; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins, and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
Witfeld Maxwell Braynen, 82
a resident of Coral Harbor, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly of Behring Point, Andros, Bahamas died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Thursday, February 20th, 2025.
He is survived by his daughters: Brendalee, Stacy Braynen, Audra Carey (Prince) Arniece Braynen and Tedra Nairn-Johnson; sons: Marvin, Clint Braynen, Devon Ingraham, Johnathan Seymour and Witfeld Braynen Jr.; sister: Ismae Braynen; brothers: Hansel, David, John, Betrum, Albert and Edmond Braynen; grandchildren: Daniesha Cash, Jazze Cleare, Jaron Carey (P.J) Vernishka Cash (Bradley), Keanu Braynen, Alphanique & Altrice Deleveaux, Vandero Braynen, Ashley Nairn, Ti’anna Moncur, Gabareil and Eloyn Ingraham Jr., Cheyanne Braynen, Treyvon Carey, Taevon Braynen and Ashyre Braynen; great grandchildren: Davenique Hanna, Jayda Bain, Davonya Hanna, Lamont McKenzie, Dwiesha McBride, Ja’leah Bain, Latray Deleveaux, Ricardo Curry, Jayce Carey, Regina Curry Peyton, Addison Braynen, Kaiden Edwards, Gianna Braynen, Brayden Cash, Eli Braynen, Xavier Nixon, Kristia Farrington and Kasen Braynen; numerous nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
Death Notices For
Bishop Hubert Alphonzo Pinder, 86
of Bel Air Estates, New Providence, Bahama died on Wednesday, February 19th, 2025 at the Princess Margaret Hospital.
He is survived by his sons: Reservist Superintendent of Police Alphonzo, Hubert, Phillip Pinder, Norville Sherman; daughters: Dellareese, Chief Custom Officer, Sharon, Ericka, Raquel; brothers: Samuel & Cecil Pinder; sisters: Berthamae white, Dianna Russell, Sandra Clarke and other relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Curtis Memorial Mortuary and will be announced at a later date.
Susian Rolle, 65
of Pinewood Gardens, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly of Farmer’s Hill, Exuma, Bahamas died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Wednesday, February 19 th, 2025.
She is survived by her two children: Tekeyo and Tekeya Bodie; 8 sisters, 5 brothers and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Curtis Memorial Mortuary and will be announced at a later date.
Daniel Castell Paul, 82
of #2 Kendal Avenue, South Beach, New Providence, Bahamas died on Thursday, February 20th, 2025 at the Princess Margaret Hospital.
He is survived by his children: Deborah Brown & Rev. Joseph Brown; grandchild: Joel Brown; siblings: Sybil (Anthony) Archer, Alice Cherenfant; step grandchildren: Dr. Lakeisha Brown-Cunningham, Joseph & Jason Brown & Shanae Nichols and other relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Curtis Memorial Mortuary and will be announced at a later date.
Elaine Ettienne Symonette, 46
formerly of Rock Sound, Eleuthera, Bahamas died at the Hospital on Friday, February 21st, 2025.
She is survived by her husband: Robert Symonette; son: Robert Symonette Jr. (Rjay); brother: Edison Charley of Miami; sisters-in-law: Shellrene Bethel, Dedrie Nelson, Tamika Rahming, Shenique Moxey, Monica Symonette, Yvette Charley; brother-in-law: Francis Rahming, Tavarus (Dion) Symonette, Otis Moxey; nieces: Amanda & Ashley Charley and other relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Curtis Memorial Mortuary and will be announced at a later date.
Funeral Services for
DONALD ROBERT BUTLER, 71
of Coco Plum Lane, Sea Breeze, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday 1st March 2025 at Evangelistic Temple, Collins Avenue Officiating will be Pastor Keno Smith and Rev. Bradick Cleare assisted by other ministers of the Gospel. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Gardens, Soldier Road.
Though Don will be deeply missed, he will forever be cherished in our hearts through the beautiful memories he created.
He is survived by his Loving Wife: Michelle Darling-Butler; Children: Aaliyah Butler, Alexis Darling-Thompson, Shaniqua Darling-Richards, Tiffany Darling, Darryl Darling; Grandchildren: Malachi & Ben Butler, Alexander & Amaris Thompson; Great Granddaughter: Malayah Butler; Sister: Yvonne Butler-Swain; Uncle: Rev. Dr. Reginald Butler of Tennessee; Nephews: Terrance, Tony, Jason & Blair Butler; Nieces: Chanel Swain, Lethia Butler; Sisters-in-Law: Geneva Johnson, Adrian Grant, Sharon Ingraham, Gloria Major, & Dr. Rosetta Ingraham; Brothers-inLaw: Ronald & Tony Ingraham, Walter Grant, Frederick Major; Sonin-Law: Vincent Richards; Other Relatives & Friends: Neville (Pro) Bosfield, Ted Gaitor, Dr. Larry Sands, Wendall & Dwaling Dean, Harry Thompson, Pearline Hall of Jamaica, Joyce & Aaron Adderley, Lisa & Alex Paul, Melanie & Holger Amann, Karen Turnquest & Family, Sharon Dean-Laing & Family, Annette & Patrick Ferguson, Jeanette Richardson & Family, Cynthia Rolle & Family, Julie Benjamin & Family, Selvin Rolle, Abigail Charlow & Family, McArthur Fernander, Paul Griffith & Family, Michelle Bethel, Pastor Howard Mills & Family, Paul Bullard & Family, Mr. & Mrs. Davis & Family, Mr. & Mrs. Stuart & Family, Marsha Sweeting & Family, Rev. Dr. Vaughn & Dr. Wendy Cash, Pastor Keno Smith & Family, Pastor Bradick Cleare & Family, Pastor Dave Cash & Family, John & Barbara Symonette & Family (New York), Marcel & Tianna Amann, Spurgron Morley, Evangelistic Temple Family, Stan Davis, Pat Mortimer, Trevor McPhee, Betty Adderley & Family, Inga Morris & Family, Dr. Sonia Marshall, Jeffrenique Nottage, Kermisha Moss, Sakinah Cargill, Waynet Johnson, Gregory Clarke, Kenneth Stubbs, Jack Roker, Al Francis, Roni Duncombe, Ben Thurston, Mr. & Mrs. Winston Richards & Family, Geneva Butler, Jeannine & Ermanett Souffrant, The C. W. Saunders Exercise Crew, The Seabreeze Family, Special thanks to PMH Accident & Emergency Family, Sis. Valencia Rolle, Sis. Jasmine Roker, The Medical Team, Medical Surgical West, with special mention to Dr. Caneicea Bowles, Nurses Shapreka Clarke, Donita Collie, Glenda Cuesta & Ron Hajero; and a host of other family & friends. May His Soul Rest In Peace!
Friends may pay their last respects at Bethel Brothers Morticians and Crematorium, #44a Nassau Street on Friday 28th February 2025 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and at the church on Saturday 1st March 2025 from 10:00 a.m. until service time.
LOUISE MARIA FOX, 101
of Rosedale Street and formerly of Deadman’s Cay, Long Island, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday 1st March 2025 at St. George’s Anglican Church, Montrose Avenue Officiating will be Fr. Andrew Toppin, assisted by Fr. Ivan Eldon. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Gardens, Soldier Road.
Louise is preceded in death by her sons: Police Superintendent Christopher Wells and Claudius Wells; Granddaughter: Sandra Turnquest-Deleaveaux; Grandsons: Dion, Patrick and Gene Turnquest and Charles Shepherd.
Left to cherish Louise’s fond memories are her Daughters: Inez Cooper, Lillian, Agatha and Verna; Daughter-in-law: Nellie Wells; Son-in-law: Arthur Cooper; Grandchildren: Nicole Turnquest, Dr. Christa Wells, Kathryn (Michael) Jones, Gene and Kylon (Vonnie) Wells, Jermaine, Lashan and Ryan Shepherd, Louise, Jamal, Mark and Ricardo Wells, Dean Deleveaux (in-law); Great-Grandchildren: Dr. Ashley BurrowsBethel (Wilshire), Nicholas Turnquest, Joshua Smith and Christo Nairn, Aliyah and Daunte Jones, Yivano, Jaydn and Kiro Wells; Great-Great Grandchild: Astrid Bethel; Nieces: Mispah Albury, Lilith (Lauren) Knowles, Ann (Sylvester) Rollins, Veronica Deal, Betty Adderley, Delores, Theresa Cartwright, Joy Whymns, Regina and Virgina Thompson, Donna Darville, Selma Blair (Florida), Nellie and Karen Darville and Thelma Dill; Nephews: Carlton Cartwright, Lewis Thompson, Larry Darville and Todd Cole; Numerous grand nieces and nephews including: members of the Wells family, Cartwright Family, Adderley family, Darville family, Burrows family, Walkine Family, Carrol family, Taylor Family, Martinborough Family and Knowles family; Special Thanks: Father Brennen, Father Toppin, Father Eldon and Betty Smith.
May Her Soul Rest In Peace!
Friends may pay their last respects at Bethel Brothers Morticians and Crematorium, #44a Nassau Street on Friday 28th February 2025 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and at the church on Saturday 1st March 2025 from 9:00 a.m. until service time.
Funeral Service for
JUDY ANDREA WILLIAMS, 81
of Key West Street will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday 28th February 2025 at St. Agnes Anglican Church, Baillou Hill Road Officiating will be Venerable Archdeacon Keith N. Cartwright assisted by Rev’d Fr. Howard L.L. Bethel and Rev’d. Fr. B. Travis Fernander. Interment will follow in St. Agnes Cemetery, Nassau Street.
She is preceded in death by her sisters: Lucille Farrington and Rochelle Jiminez.
Judy will be fondly remembered by her Husband: Wendle “Cray” Williams; Children: Marsha Williams-Bethel, Carla Williams-Swan, and Adrian “Bucket” Williams; Grandchildren: Chaz Swan and Latoya Williams; Sisters: Sheryl Edgecombe, Arlene Strachan, Barbara Washington, and Linda Smith; Brothers: Samuel, Rudolph, and Alworthington Farrington, and Ernest Smith; Aunts: Almeria Pinder, Caroline Simons, and Marlene Dorsett; Uncles: Lowell & Donald Fernander; Sisters-in-law: Janice, Denise & Pamela Farrington, Jacklyn Carroll, Clara Williams, and Lillis Wood; Nieces: Vanderia & Laverne Saunders, Allison Meadows, Erika Edgecombe, Amia Strachan, Demetra Rox, Shakira Farrington, Shaneek Mackey, Alicia & D’Alyah Farrington, Amber & Leila Smith, Patrice Burrows, Carolyn Beneby, Sandra Nairn, Terry Roker, Debbie Thompson, Michelle Wallace, Kim Pulfer, Marcia Adderley, Debbie Watson, Bloneva Marshall, Latoya Williams, Margo Munroe, Coretta Frazier, Olivia & Cicely Belle; Nephews: Phillip, Ricardo, Marcian, Jeffery, Steven & Dwayne Patton, Anthon & Avery Strachan, Nayef & Malachi Smith, Eliseo Jiminez, Morley, Jeran, D’Alo & Ashley Farrington, Brian, Jeffery & Christopher Carroll, Gregory, Earlin, Fenton, Lynden, Dion, Trevor & Bertram Williams, Mark Lockhart, Mario & John Richardson, and Corey Frazier; Cousins: Schandles & Godfrey Barry, Pamela Tabron, Heather Smith, Melisa Wright, Allison, Brian, Gordon, Marc, Marcian & Kenneth Christie, Garnell Babbs, Laverna Fowler, Fabian, Lionel, Gregory, Allistair, Kayus & Lowell Jr. Fernander, Marlene & Jennifer Edwards, Tieschka Archer, Junann Lewis, Dwayne, Dwight, Keith & Marvin Dorsett, Anthony & Dereck Pinder, Kim, Donna & Tracey Smith, Donna Nixon, Allison, Tameka, & Tyrone Whymms, Judith Scavella, Patricia Rolle, Edward Williams, Joanne Powell, Dr. Robert Gibson, Arnette Whymms; Special Friends: Velthia & Dencil Rolle, Strona Webb, Donna Minnis, Sharon & Michael Major, Kevin Rolle, Shena Johnson, Joanne Johnson, Patricia Mitchell, Family of the Late Enid “Blossom” Flowers, Rex & Patricia Major, Anthony Watkins, Selwyn McKenzie, and Glenda Laing; Other Relatives & Friends: Heather West, Nadia Van-Lare, Darren & Damon Gilbert, Wendy Rolle, Melvina Poitier, Inez & Samuel Johnson, Brenda & Celine Seymour, Trevor Bethel, Henry & Gina Dean, Avon Bethel, Clifford Humes, Jasmin Strachan, Raymond Rolle, Edward Dean Letitia Huyler, Paula Williams, Gerald & Barbara Sawyer, Daphne Simmons, Mickel Bethel, Bernadette Smith, Bridgette Musgrove, Carla Seymour,
Sythela Cambridge-deGregory, Iris Sherman, Marion Strachan & Family, Susan Hunt & Family, Hon. Glenys Hanna-Martin, Ida Collie, Larry Demeritte, Family of the late Julian & Veronica Alleyne, Family of the late Michael Bethel, Family of the late Leroy Samuels, Family of the late Monica Woodside, Family of the Late George Robinson Sr., Family of the late Miriam Major, the Babbs, Fernander and Drakes Families, Key West Street Community, The Dilly Tree Sporting Club, Dr. Gill Gibson & staff of Bayview Dental Centre; JDL Cargo Mgmt. Company, The Bahamas Red Cross, Bahamas National Pride, St. Agnes Anglican Parish especially the ACW, the Feeding Ministry, and Vacation Bible School team; Archdeacon Keith Cartwright, Rev. Howard Bethel, Rev. Ruel Strachan, Rev. Peter Ferguson, Bishop Gilbert & Mrs. Olga Thompson, St. Barnabas Church Family; Special thanks to Dr. Agreta Eneas-Carey, Keisha Burnett, Janet Hall, Jean Mason, Vernencha Adderley, Velma Burrows, Sharla Sears, McCartney’s Pharmacy, & Staff of Bethel Brothers Morticians.
We apologize if your name was inadvertently left off; it was not intentional. May Her Soul Rest In Peace!
Friends may pay their last respects at Bethel Brothers Morticians and Crematorium, #44a Nassau Street on Thursday 27th February 2025 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
THERE WILL BE NO VIEWING AT THE CHURCH.
Death Notice for
CYPRIANNA CORRINE CLARE, 66
of Odle Corner, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Saturday 22nd February, 2025.
She is survived by her daughter: Michresha Clare; son: Marcian Bethel; grandchildren: Marius and Makai Bethel; sisters: Marina, Maryann, Montasco and Deshan Clare; brothers: Glenroy, Dennis and Randy Clare; aunts: Rachael and Doreen Cleare and Virginia Deleveaux; uncle: Mike Cleare; and a host of other relatives and friends
Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date
Funeral Service for
ELSIE JANE KNOWLES-ROKER, 87
of Daisy Lane, Beaumontia Avenue and formerly of Long Island, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, 1st March 2025 at Christ the King Anglican Church, Ridgeland Park West. Officiating will be Archdeacon Dwight H.L. Rolle, assisted by Deacon Anetol Ferguson, Canon Stephen Davies and Fr. Cameron Saunders. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Gardens, Soldier Road.
Elsie is preceded in death by her daughter: Dellerese; brothers: Richard, George, Edward and Theophilus Knowles; sisters: Ellen Knowles and Lorene Deal.
Left to cherish memories are her children: Levi, Ricardo, Michael, Wellington Jr., Llewellyn (Natasha), Kermit (Fernique) and Tavares (Rachel) Roker, Barbara Moss, Sherelle Roker, Carolyn (Tally) Foster, Pernell, Delphane and Daphane Roker; Grandchildren: Dominique (David) Williams, Vandissa, Latasha, Rashad and Shaquille Rolle, Jemerson Levi Knowles, Shaniah, A’Quille, Aaliyah, Amir, Shanyhah and Dale Bowe, Ricarra (Julius) Rahming, Barbara Small, Lekeshia Mackey, Recarla Saunders, Carlisa Rolle, Erica Hepburn Bevans, Vanessa McDonald, Vashni Ellis, Dashinique Bain, Ricardo Bowe, Keno, Geno, Deovano Davis, Tanaz and Torei Bowe, Alicia, Shakeva, Lashan Edwards, Shenice Roker, Alexander Lorenzo (Crystal) Roker, Chantique Roker and Zanae Rolle, Louquesha, Remelda, Alexiou and Antoneshe Roker, Tamika and Sanchia Forbes, Darneka, Timothy Jr. (Angel) & Demetrius Forbes, Antonio (Maude) Roker, Ashley Whylly, Randy (deceased), Claysandra, Shirrell, Ken Jr., Tyon, Prosper, Noeisha, Sammy Munroe, Domnick and Terrel Bridgewater, Keyron, Kianté and Kianna Roker, Tavantae, Tavares Jr., Tavanya, Tiara, Tavari, Tavarion Roker, Derek Dawkins Jr., Huniquea and Doneisha Ferguson; Great Grand children: Davia, Mark, Makia, Desmond, Lyrica, Melody, Trevonne, Trevonte, Davia, Ayla, Rashawn, Nazaire, Lashantae, Alexander Jr., Alexyanna, Alexceiyo, Raneisha, Myiesha, Kyrie Forbes, Christopher Jr., Reagan, Aiden, Amiyah, Trinity, Skylar, Shamiah, Bentley, Randy Jr., Jarveah, Rashawnae, Kayden, Dominic Jr., Tyrie Roker, Taylin and Tayveon; Brother: Clarence (Altamese) Knowles; Sisters: Ethelyn Woodside and Yvonne Cooper; Motherin-law: Louise Roker of Miami Florida; Brothers-in-law: Al and Andrew Roker; Sisters-in-law: Matilda, Arabella, Mavis and Hester Roker and Lavern Gray; Nieces and Nephews: Victor Knowles, Hortence, Esmae Ramsey, Anastacia Bain, Ellennor Goodman, Etienne, Craig, Dienne, Satish & Edney Knowles, Glen (Lynn) and Gladstone ‘Jethro’ Woodside, Seadrid Ferguson, Violet Bain, Billy (Vincent) Dorsett, Jennis Simmons, Marilyn(Otto) McLounder, Rochelle Woodside, Alva (Craig) Ritchie, Former Senator Viana Gardiner and Wendell Gardiner, Craig Knowles, Prescott (Annarine) Knowles, Sandra (Michael) Bennett, Michelle (Willard) Munroe, Ranae, Kendal (Katherine) Knowles, Delerise (Dwayne) Daley, Marcus (Abby) Knowles, Marcia St. Vil, Emmanuel St. Vil, Rosemary Knowles, Raymond Sr., Samuel and Wendell Knowles, Gregory (Mary),Gerard (Jacqueline), Jeffrey Sr., Kelvin Sr., Ruis Sr., Megel Sr., Chandro Sr., Nicoya and Alexandria Knowles, Christine Knowles Smith, Michelle Knowles, Uchi, Henson, Daxson, and Darren Knowles, Remelda Woodside, Michelle, Lyndon, Cresville, Paulette, Hazel, Nadine,
Jarred and Wayne Roker; Other Family & Friends: Helen, Arnett and Adrian Fritz and Family, Alex (Santino) Morley, Ranae (Teddy) Shanar Butler Petit-Frere, Olivia, Demetrius Horatio, Marco (Tina), Mario, Hellarian Jr. (Ashley) and Absalom Butler, Dino, Christalena, Christopher, Adrian Smith, Dency Knowles-Taylor, Raymond Jr., Lana Keldra (Philip) Pinder, Nathalie, Nadia, Shavon, Brendie, Craig Jr., Brendon, Prescott Jr., Percius, Perez, Preston, PeAndra, Maquelle, David, Ambernique, Kendal Jr, Keron, KayKayla, Akia, Maygen, Alexis, Myra, Giovannie, Atiya, Jennifer Knowles, Savana Rolle, Chaka, Deidre Rolle, Davinia Blair, Jasmine Ferguson, Brenda (Brian) Jones, Eddington, Rayshad, Deon, Rhonda & Shanny Marshall, Alicia Johnson & Family, Vincent, Laverne, Tracy, Tia, Tina & Ian Goodman, Jasmine & Rebecca Roker, Ashley Neely, Prince Roker Jr., Cecil Roker, Jaden McPhee, Lilamae Wilson & Family, Raquel, Don, Scott, Stella Farrington & Family, Thor Adderley & Family, Inderia, Rose, & Rochelle Kelly & Family, Ryan Saunders, LaJah Wallace, Nathaniel, Ruth Smith & Family, Lorraine Reckley & Family, Angela McKenzie & Family, Derek Rolle & Family, Henry, Christie Powell & Family, Franon & Shelly Wilson, Sir Franklyn & Lady Sharon Wilson & Family, Bishop Neil & Patricia Ellis, Jackie Knowles & Family, Lamount & Crystal Feast & Family, Angela Morley & Family, Brown Family, Andrea Knowles, Sonia, Opal, Sheena, Ramona, Deala, Richmond & Mark Maycock, Randy Williams Sr., Jackie Knowles & Family, Joel Hepburn & Family, Hilton McIntosh & Family, Ursula Gibson & family, Erica Bryan Jackson & Family, LeShaun Baily, Lana (David) Forbes & Family, Wendell Stubbs, Catherine & Bernadette Braynen & Family, Karess Perrigod, Waltia Lockhart, Archdeacon Dwight Rolle & Members of Christ the King Anglican Church, Apostle G. Anthony Chisholm and the New Beginning Deliverance Ministries Family, Pastor T.G. Morrison & Zion Baptist Church Family, Maxine Livingston & Family, Beverley Neely & Family, Alynden Munroe, Joey Scott, Mel Gibson & Family, Beverton & Rose Family, Stephanie & Steve Hanna, Lynden Curtis, Mark (Najah) Finlayson & Family, Everette Ingraham, Laurette Lockhart & Family, Louise Brice & Family, Buster (Helen) Bethel & Family, Raquel Deveaux & Family, Erica Minnis & Family, Betty Scott & Family, Mary Saunders & Family, Betram (Veronica) Bowleg, Theodore Curry and Family, Vincent Moxey, Shannon Morley, Nathalie Evans & Family, Glenis Saunders, Superintendent Andy Sweeting & Family, Charmaine Higgs, Dasha Clarke, Vardo Bowleg & Family, Mary Bodie, Tony Braynen and Family, David Williams and Family, William Edwards and Family, Ronette Hall and Family, Apostle Raymond Wells and The Living Waters Kingdom Ministries Family, Henry Adderley, Hon. Mario Keith Bowleg Member of Parliament Garden Hills & Family, Hon. Dr. Michael Darville Minister of Health & Wellness, Senator Hon. Dr. Erecia Hepburn Forbes, Dr. Kendal Major Former Member of Parliament, Princess Margaret Hospital Housekeeping Department, Yellow Elder Primary School Family, Testing & Evaluation Science Unit, House of Assembly Staff, Ministry of Transport Staff, Marriott Courtyard Staff, Garden Hills #1 Family and many others too numerous to mention. Special Thanks to: Dr. Agreta Eneas Carey, Dr. Crispin Gomez, Dr. Delton Farquharson, Dr. Duane Sands, Nurse Alia Gibson, Nurse Zari Miller and the Sick and Shut in Committee at Christ the King Anglican Church.
(If we inadvertently left out your name, please don’t charge it to our hearts.)
May Her Soul Rest In Peace!
Friends may pay their last respects at Bethel Brothers Morticians and Crematorium, #44a Nassau Street on Friday 28th February 2025 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and at the church on Saturday 1st March 2025 from 9:00 a.m. until service time.
Funeral Service for
ROSALINE GERTRUDE KNOWLES-JOHNSON, 91 (Retired
Nurse)
of Robinson Road will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday 1st March 2025 at Holy Cross Anglican Church, Highbury Park, Soldier Road. Officiating will be Rev’d. Dr. Ethan Ferguson assisted by Fr. Berkley Smith. Interment will follow in St. Margaret Church Cemetery, Kemp Road.
Rosaline is preceded in death by her son: Stanton Barrington Johnson; sisters: Shirley Knowles, Dot Rodgers (William), Dolores Sherman (Brooks), and Patricia Jervis (Leonard); brothers: Clifford Knowles (Maude) and Gurth Knowles (Della), Rudolph Bruce Gladstone Johnson.
Rosaline is survived by her beloved Children: Christine van der Linde (Martin), Valarie Johnson, and Lee Johnson (Rev. Willish); Grandchildren: Krista Wilson (Kirk), Anthony Marrevee, Analise Johnson, Uriel Johnson, and Abigail Johnson; Great-Grandchildren: Christina Haven, Chelsea Wilson, Kirk (KJ) and Dallas Wilson; Sisters: Eleanor Elliott (Robert) and Anita Cooper (Paul); Nieces and nephews: Leo, Sidney (Rose), Jaqueline (Davis), Terrance, Don, Ginger (Grant), Judy (deceased), Michael, Jill, and Gina Rodgers, Christopher Sherman (Minez), Lenny (deceased), Lena, Anthony, Marva, and Michael (deceased), Jervis (Michelle Cargill, Garland (deceased), and Stephen Elliott; Gurth, Debbie, and Keith Knowles (Nicky), Edward, Theresa (Dennis), and Kevin Cooper; and numerous grandnieces and nephews, and Great Grand Nieces and Nephews; A loving godmother to Merissa Mason Smith, Arlene Barry, and Darlene Smith; Cousins: Dollie Pople and family, Hall family (Grand Bahama) Britton Family, Rutherford family, Carroll family, Alfred Roderick Hall and family, Patrick (Eula) Edwards and Johnson family (Sutton St.); Neighbours: Nixon/Thompson family, McKinney & Curry Family; Rosaline had many close friends who were like family, that held a special place in her heart; Friends: Nurse Philabertha Carter, Judy Wood and Clarice Forbes, and her extended family and friends, including Eulease Munroe and family, the Holy Cross family, Sutton Street family, Freetown Lane family, Johnson family, Fields family, Knowles family, Cooper family, Jervis family, Elliott family, Rodgers family, Sherman family, Hall family, Bostwick family, Smith family, Powell family, Evans family, Ritchie family, Carey family, Collie family, Sands family, Cartwright family, Dallas and Veronica Wilson family, Bain family, Brookes family, Carroll family, Marrevee Family, Bahamas Public Officers Choir, Sadie Curtis Primary School, ACW Holy Cross Church, Girl Guides Association, Devco Customer Service Dept., the Rotary Club of Grand Bahama, Retired Nurses Guild, Father Norman Lightbourne and Rev’d Dr. Ethan P.J. Ferguson, the Doctors, nurses and staff of the Female Surgical Ward ll and Private ward of the Princess
Margaret Hospital; Appreciation to her caregivers and devoted and close supporters; Anita Cooper, Marva Jarvis, Samuel Jarvis, Patrick Jarvis, Karen Jarvis, Theresa Cooper, Edward Cooper, Debbie Knowles, Gurth Knowles, Nurse Carter, Mrs. Smith, Lynette Jarvis, Naomi Lockhart Jervis, Ms. Theresa, Maria Ferguson, Christine and her devoted, dedicated and loyal daughter Valarie Johnson.
The family acknowledges that Rosaline touched the lives of many persons. Therefore, if your name does not appear in this obituary, we humbly offer our sincere apology and thank you for your love and support of our dearly departed.
May Her Soul Rest In Peace!
Friends may pay their last respects at Bethel Brothers Morticians and Crematorium, #44a Nassau Street on Friday 28th February 2025 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and at the church on Saturday 1st March 2025 from 9:00 a.m. until service time.
Death Notice for CHERYL ALOMA BETHEL, 74
of Golden Gates #2, died at her residence on Wednesday 19th February, 2025. Cremation was held
She is survived by her daughter: Latasha Strachan; son: Dr. Ian Strachan; grandchildren: Joshua, David and Isaiah Strachan; sisters: Cynthia Duncombe and Jackie Dean; brothers: Vincent and Kendal McKenzie, Huey Capron, Clifford Pratt and Cedric Smith; and a host of other relatives and friends.
May Her Soul Rest In Peace!
Memorial service will be held on Saturday 1st March 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at The Myles Munroe Diplomat Center (BFM), Carmichael Road.
Funeral Service for
JOHN ANTHONY PAYNE, 60
of Gleniston Gardens Subdivision, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday 1st March 2025 at Holy Family Catholic Church, Robinson Road. Officiating will be Archbishop Patrick Pinder assisted by other members of the clergy. Interment will follow in Lakeview Memorial Gardens and Mausoleum, J.F.K. Drive and Gladstone Road.
John is preceded in death by his father: Byron Payne; brothers: Everette & Brad Payne.
Left cherish fond memories of John are his Wife: Lynette Payne; Sons: Jermayne & Jonovan Payne, Trent Bingham (stepson); Mother: Mae Davis; Sisters: Sabrina Davis, Phyllis Bain (Ken), Lisa Cartwright (John), Irma Adderley, Antoinette Russell, Patricia Laing, Precious, Sandra, Elizabeth Payne, Belinda (Payne) Louis; Brothers: Byron Payne (Nguyen), Keno Smith, Brian Davis (Marylee); Aunts: Dimple, Joan, Rhonda Davis, Francena Cleare, Shirleymae Smith; Mother-in-Law: Lynn Maycock; Brothers-in-law: Larry Bingham, Robert Bingham (Julie), Lamore Bingham (Omara), Leslie Bingham, Garen Bingham (Afton), Raymond Bingham, Ricky Roberts (Demi); Sister-In-law: Larrice Bingham (Eddie); Nieces: Salena Bain (DonCarlos), Athena Bain, LaSummer Payne, Latoya Payne, Ivy Davis, Twyanna Powell (Vanul), Kendra Neely (Pete) Ashley, Maureen Payne, Desnee Pinder, Kathlyn Smith, Megan Laing, Aniska (Perry) Tia Neymour (Michael); Nephews: Jamie Davis, Johnathan, Jason Bain, Rashad, Lorenzo Payne, John Cartwright Jr. (Melina), Daxon Davis, Ryan (Bianca), Avian, Patrick, Byron Jr., Christopher, Keno Jr., Karter, Kruz, Kole Smith, Zhivago Adderley (Romeika), Vaccaro Adderley (Michelle) Ryan, Surano Russell; Cousins: Therron Davis, Renee Coverley (Damien), Kai Davis (Renee), Yarri Davis (Susie), Taureau, Gia, Ayanna, Ariah, Antonia,Theophilus, Lamond (Shaniska), Nadia Davis, Katherine Bowe, Paulette Poitier, Billie Jo Stuart, Monique Pfenninger, Nanette Scavella, Cerease Stubbs (Keith), Andra Brown (Darren), Keera Godfrey (Clarence), Kori Cleare (Marsha); & Many Other Grandnieces, Grandnephews, and Cousins; Other Friends & Families: Noel Turnquest, Christopher Basden, Theresa Bethel, Guianna Guillaume, David Krieser, Donovan McKinney, Dexter Burns, Peter Evans, Freddy Delancy, Dalton Nixon, Franze Humes, Patrick Carey, Albert Cartwright, Lorene Inniss, Ricardo Albury, Daron Whyms, Perry Symonette, Steve Lowe, Barbie, Yelverton Williams Jr., Sharran Wood, Rashan Storr, Angelica Carr, Andrew Darville, Debbie Tucker, Treglawn McDonald, Philip McKenzie, Jewitt Bain, The Darville Family, The Davis Family, The Dames Family, The Miller Family, The Rahming Family, The Bowe Family, The Moxey Family, The Pyfrom Addition Community, Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Evans, Mrs. Higgs, The Burns Family, Dethra & Franklyn Walkine, R.M. Bailey class of 81, Dr. Farquharson, Dr. Neely, Dr. Lucas, Nurse Cossette Bethel, The staff at Male Surgical III at PMH, Detra Penn, Dantia Kemp, Angie and Sony
Delevaux, Mr. & Mrs. Symonette & Family, Mr & Mrs Pratt & Family, Special thanks to Archbishop Patrick C. Pinder, Fr. Jay Cartwright and Holy Family Catholic Church.
May His Soul Rest In Peace!
Friends may pay their last respects at Bethel Brothers Morticians and Crematorium, #44a Nassau Street on Friday 28th February 2025 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and at the church on Saturday 1st March 2025 from 1:00 p.m. until service time.
Death Notice for
ROSE MARY DELANCY, 85
of Town Ct., died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Friday 14th February, 2025.
She is survived by her daughters: Ken Genise and Monique Mason; sons: Dwayne and Marvin Delancy; grandchildren: Duran, Alia, Mekia, Mikyle, Marchét, Marvin Jr., Yehoshua, Kaille and Isaiah; sisters: Jacqueline Richardson; sisters-in-law: Florinda Bastian and Niocka Sands; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
A Private Memorial Service
was held for
WARREN CUTHBERT JONES, 76
of San Francisco, California and formerly of San Salvador, who died on Friday 27th December 2024. Interment will take place in Cockburn Town, San Salvador on Thursday 27th February 2025 at 10:00 a.m.
Warren is survived by his Wife: Linda Silverio; Son: Robert Jones; Daughters: Kristine Dickson, Cathryn Hager; Grandchildren: Kathera Jones-Dickerson & DavinoDickerson, Cameron Jones, Renaldo Sweeting, Brennan, Jack, JJ & Kyra; Great Grandchildren: Davintrio & Daviano Dickerson & Kamranice Jones; Brothers: Micheal Hamilton, Gregory Russell, Kendal, Charles, Nathaniel, Anthony, Walter, Rodney & Steve; Sisters: Diane Hamilton, Paulette, Marilyn, Brendalee, Carla, Ruby, Bridgette, Sherice, Bernadette, Darlene, Cynthia, Diane Jones-Cole; Adopted Sisters & Brothers: Jennifer, Pegglee, Francis, Judith, Janice, Dominic; Numerous Nieces & Nephews: Rashad Hamilton, Allison, Myron, Marlon, Raymond, Marcus Jr., Leonardo Johnson, Jermaine, Jervon, Lathario, Damien, Charles Jr., Andre, Dr. Colton Jones, Nicoli Durham, Yolanda, Raquel, Raisa, Micheal-Anne, Sonia, Delany, Inga, Elrene Edwards, Janette, Latoya, Kendrea, Tonya, Melesa, Shakanta (other nieces and nephews too numerous to mention); Very Special Friend: Sonia Cox Hamilton & Family. Other Family & Friends: Antoinette Fernander & Family, Audrey Dean & Family, Faith Jones & Family, Wenzel Jones & Family, Dr. Perry McNeil & Family, Faye Culmer & Family, Eureka Knowles & Family, Audrey Fernander & Family, Maudline Edgecombe & Family, Pamela Storr & Family, Bishop Godfrey Williams & Family, Iris Fernander & Family, Emba Fernander& Family, Jackie Biostfield & Family, Edison Rodger’s & Family, Father Rodney Burrows & Family, Father Berkley Smith & Family, The Benson Family, Rev. Nathaniel Walker & Family, Theresa Williams & Family, Debroah Fernander & Family, Julian Gomez from New York, Jeanne Thomspon, Bobi Myers, Angie Culmer, Janice Coakley, Bonni Byfield, Aloysius Johnson & Family, Bernadette Saunders, Sanchez Johnson, Emmet Saunders, Cookie Allens, Sammie Bethel, Hope Curry, Philip Burrows, Nicolette Bethel, Keith Gerrod Burrows, The Dundas Theater Family, The Ministry of
Tourism retirement Group, Alamo Rental Car Staff, San Fransisco Airport Staff and The Entire Community of San Salvador.
May His Soul Rest In Peace!
Death Notices for STEPHANIE PHILLIPA VARENCE,
75
of McKinney Avenue, Stapledon Gardens, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Sunday 23rd February, 2025.
She is survived by her sons: Antoine Wallace, Andre and Brendt Williams; grandchildren: Jasmine Williams, Michael and Adrian Wallace; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
SYLVIA ELOISE ADDERLEYTODD, 96
formally of Nassau, died in North Carolina on Friday 3rd February, 2025.
Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
Funeral Service For Minister
Shelease Shirley Williams, 75 née Davis
of #21 Pepper Road, Eastwood Estates, New Providence, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, March 1st, 2025, 10:00 a.m. at Golden Gates Assembly, Carmichael Road. Offciating will be Apostle CJ Miller assisted by Minister Anthony Allen. Cremation will follow.
Shelease was predeceased by her father: John Williams; brothers: Thomas Bastian and Thaddeus Williams; sisters: Coralee Black and Joycelyn Rahming.
Holding cherished memories are her dear mother: Sarah Lean Williams; daughters: Marissa Culmer; adopted daughter: Amber Richea Shealy, sons-in-law: Winston Culmer Jr. & Jason Shealy; grandchildren: Quianie, Lauren and Carlin Culmer; Kierra, Isaac and Judah Shealy; adopted son: Minister Anthony Allen; adopted daughter: Minister Karen Miller; brothers: Maurice, Virnest, Wesley, Clement, James and Anthony Williams; sisters: Pastor Adelaide Major, Ernestine J. Williams, Patrice Williams, Jestina Newbold, Minister Catherine Johnson, Terrymae Huggins, Betty Antonio, Ginger Smith; adopted sister: Minister Eleanor Allen; nephews: Emery (& Ulease) Black, Shervin (& Donna) Bastian, Kevin Bastian, Dave (& Roselyn) Major, David Green, Sean, Dario, Mario, Darcy, Trevor, Micah, Quincy, Trevor and Ian Williams, Danrelio (& Dianne) Williams, Dominique (& Chandra) Williams, Vandonelio Williams, Edwardo, Verneski, Santino and Vicardo
Williams, Vancas (& Monica) Willliams, Devante (& Yessina) Williams, Denrelio (& Adama) Williams, Denero, Devardo, Wesley Williams Jr., Denicco Johnson-Williams, Minister Justano (& Maria) Newbold, Javon (& Amy) Newbold, Demeko (& Tristica) Williams, Lennico Williams, Ernesto Williams, Koran Williams, Anthony Johnson Jr., Jamal Johnson, Terron (& Victoria) Williams, Hugh (& Nicola) Antonio, Philip and Dominique Smith; nieces: Christine Key nee Bastian, Miriam Thompson, Ruthmae (& Antonio) Thompson, Naomi (& Philip) Curtis, Elizabeth Green, Sharon (& Ricardo) Major, Janice Fitzgerald, Marva, Vanessa, Tomiko, Daphne and Cindy Williams, Andrea Newbold, Tina Cole, Monette (& Alkana) Cartwright, Millicent Beard, Sherene (& Marvin) Johnson, Dr. Janesta (& Kedron) Nairn, Javonda (& Lionel) Harrison, Dr. Jasmine (& Dehome) Willis, Tearielle and Tenecia Huggins, Ashley Knowles, Joanna Bain, Lindanecia, Verdessa, Carlissa and Vandia Williams, Vernessa (& Sergei) Kulikov, Clarissa (& Sean) Goodson, Pastors Shakera (& Winton) Sears, Shantika McQueen, Carmel, Alexandria, Kendisha, Shereese, Lynn, Opal and Dutchess Alongo-Williams, Kadeisha Longley, Lana and Natasha Antonio; numerous grand nieces and grand nephews; other relatives and special friends: Bishop Samuel D. Johnson & Temple of Praise Deliverance family; Bishop Jeffrey and Minister Marilyn Johnson, Pastor Terrance and Marilyn Brown & Deliverance Revival Centre Nassau; Deliverance Revival Centre Sarasota Fla.; Apostle CJ Miller & Miracle Deliverance Outreach Ministries Inc., The Heritage Co. Church S.C., Rev. Lofton Culmer & Family, The Saunders Family, The Ifll family, The Pratt Family, The Allen family, The Moss Family, The Newbold family, The Arnett Family, The Storr Family, The Culmer family, The Campbell family, The Burrows family, The Smith family, Mr. Anthony Johnson Sr., Ms. Shavonne Smith & Family, Pastor Patrice Cartwright, Missionary Charlotte Cartwright and Mirianna Kelly & family, Nikoan and Deandre Johnson; Edmund Petitfrère & Family; The Bank of the Bahamas family; Commonwealth Bank family; Atlantis Family; The Straw Market Authority, WM Pharmacy of Lexington SC., Southeastern Freightliners, Deborah and Philip Gibson, James Thompson & Family, The Post Offce, The San Salvador community, Starbright Day Care and Nursery and many others too numerous to mention.
The body will repose in the Blessed Redeemer Chapel at Ferguson’s Funeral Directors, 7th Terrace Collins Avenue on Friday from 12 noon. – 5:00pm and at the Church on Saturday from 9:00am until service time.
Funeral Service For
Ms. Bernadette Kasia Theresa Clarke, 77
a resident of Golden Gates #2, New Providence, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, March 1, 2025, 11:00 a.m. at St. Thomas More Roman Catholic Church, Maderia Street Palmdale, Nassau, Bahamas. Offciating will be Father Junior Calixte. Interment will follow in Ebenezer Cemetery, Shirley Street.
Left to cherish her memories are her daughter: Cherise Clarke; adopted son: Jamal Clarke; granddaughter: Camille Clarke; siblings: Rev. Lavern (Rev. Dr. Charles) and Gregory “Tymer” (Donna) Clarke; sisters-in-law: Helena, Beryl Clarke; nieces and nephews: Mildred Hanna, Stephanie Smith, Vivian (Aaron) Kemp, Marvin Clarke, Ian Clarke, Fredricka (Commodore Raymond), Lisa (Terrence) Collie, Tammy (Kevin) Bass, Troy (Tiffny) Clarke, Shawn Clarke, Bernard (Shayvonne) Clarke, Anastasius (Wendy) Clarke, Kenneth (Stephanie) Clarke, William “ Billy” Clarke, Margarita (Ken) Wilson, Maria Thompson, Claudia Clarke, Latoya (Oscar) Flores, Nakeisha Rolle, Tito (Keisha) Rolle, Lachelle ( Shervin) Ambrister, Dayton, Danard, and Akeem Clarke; numerous grand and great grandnieces & nephews and a host of relatives and friends too numerous to mention.
Relatives and Friends may pay their last respects at Butlers’ Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Ernest and York Streets on Friday, February 28, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and at the church on Saturday, from 10:00 a.m. until service time.
Mr.
Death Notice For
a resident of Stapleton Gardens, New Providence, Bahamas passed away at his residence on Monday, February 24, 2025.
He is survived by his wife: Marcia Hope-Bunch; children: Semaj Bunch and Justin Cartwright; foster children: Michael DosSantos and Michayla Hope; mother: Janet Bunch-Lightbourne; foster father: Spurgeon Lightbourne; sister: Elaine Bunch; brother: Winston Bunch; sisters-in-law: Bernadette Bunch and Ruby Jonas; brothers-in-law: Lawrence and Lonsdale Hope; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
Harry James Alexander Bunch, 53
Funeral Service For
Saintanise Doral Blanc, 49
a resident of East Street South, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly of Lucky Heart Corner will be held at The Ebenezer Baptist Church, Carmichael Road on Saturday, 1st March, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. Offciating will be Sal E. Joly assisted by other ministers of the gospel. Interment will follow in the Southern Cemetery, Cowpen and Spikenard Roads.
She was predeceased by her husband: Desinord Dorval.
She is survived by her mother: Vanita Auguste; children: Wolson Dorval, Wolna Dorval Simeus; grandson: Bradley M. W. Simeus; son-in-law: Absolu Simeus; brother: Arneus Blanc; sister: Juslene Deshomme, Lumazia Auguste; uncles: Saintrius Merjuste, Salar Merjuste; aunts: Dieudonne Merjuste; nephews: Buglod Gedeon, Nathaniel Jaylen Blanc, Lucien Eugene, Wilson Eugene, Jeff Rateron Auguste, Sander John Nicholasm, Libenet Guillaume; nieces: Luzianne Eugene, Dakube Eugene, Jemuma Blanc, Helene-Lina Blanc, Natasha Joseph, Rosalanda Guillaume, Junette Guillaume, Benjuna Gedeon, Sabine Nichelot; cousins: Lemoine Alexandre, Pastor Nike Sylvain, Lucco Sylvain, Verilus Merjuste, Josue Alexandre, Junior Alexandre, Ramison Augustin, Linda Merjuste, Bernadette Blanc and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.
Family and Friends may pay their last respects to St. Ambrose Funeral Home, No. 34 Arundel Street, New Providence, Bahamas on Friday, February 28, 2025 from 11:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. and at church on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until service time.
Funeral Service for
RENO RICARDO JOHNSON, 55
affectionately called “Prez,” “Fred” or “Mountain”
of Church Hill Subdivision, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Sunday, February 2nd, 2025. Service will be held on Saturday, March 1st, 2025 at Life Changers Ministries International, Bacardi Road, at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Bishop Valentino Williams, Assisted by other Ministers of The Gospel. Interment will follow at Southern Cemetery, Spikenard Road.
He is predeceased by his, Parents: Ezekiel Johnson and Mrs. Alrica Cox Williams.
Precious memories will forever linger in the hearts of his Daughters: La-Shae Johnson, Janee Johnson, Renee Ching (Duran), Samyra, Shanae, Ranique, Arianna Johnson; Son: Reno Johnson Jr.; Grand Children: Sa’Nyah, Elliyah and Kai’yah Brathwaite; Adopted Mother: Jacqueline Hutcheson (Miami); Sisters: Judymae Colebrooke, Vernamae Johnson and Prescola Johnson; Adopted Sister: Raquel Hutchinson; Brothers: Alfred Johnson and D’Lamar Gibson ((Melissa) Abaco; Adopted Brothers: Dion Hutchinson (Miami) and Quabinor Campbell; Sisters-in-law: Ottessa Stuart and Samantha Bain; Brother-inlaw: Tavares Bain; Aunts: Gloria Antione, Velma Smith and Esmae Cox; Uncle: Donley Cox (Lennel); Nieces: Tamica Sands-McKenzie, Vashti Colebrooke, Daija Johnson, Shevette Strachan (Jason), D’Mitria Gibson (Abaco), Osrah Stuart (Abaco), Johanna Darling; Nephews: Demyeon Johnson (Priscilla), Dominique Wilson, Carl Gray (Arnelle) (Freeport), Deangelo Johnson (Freeport), Freeman Basden (Freeport), D’lamar Gibson Jr. (Freeport), Oswald Stuart (Abaco), Esmond Johnson, Jason Darling; Grand Nieces and Nephews: La’Shan, Ja’Dyn and Cierra Gardiner, Jasmin and Jayla McKenzie, Braelyn Hart, Amier Darville, Amaiya Williams, Kai, Kaielle and Carl Gray Jr., Arianna Rolle, Cordero Basden, Frannyce Saunders, Daniel and Aria Strachan, Demi Johnson; Great Grand Niece: Mikayla Rolle; Cousins: Gaye Antione-Bowe, Michelle Cox-Lockhart (Don), Robert Adams (Conchita), Dwayne Adams, Tien Gibson-Saunders, Tess Mullings, Dorian Bowe (Keisha), Giselle Hanna (Erin), Dario Cox (Jackie), Zhivargo Cox (Eddene), Donovan Cox (Stephanie), Dwight Cox (Raquel), Zennerman Cox (Lakeisha), Lavard Cox (Christina), Louise Cartwright Joseph (Gerald), Natasha Rolle (Terrance), Cheryl Curry (Ed), Donneth Morgan (Damon), Shaneka Thompson (Henry), Delton Cox, Maureen Hepburn, Princess Williamson, Doralee Williamson, Vanrecka Sweeting (Kirk), Anthony Hepburn (Sealy), Ulric Johnson (Desire), Trevor Lewis. Godson: Kymani Darville, (Exuma). Other Relatives and Friends Including: Lorraine Bridgewater and Family, Kenva Moncur and Family, Jenice Jordan and Family, Samyra Johnson Family, Jackie
Woodside and Family, Shantell Rolle and Family, Dale Gray and Family, Joethel Smith and Family, Janet and Rudy Gardiner, Marcian and Clarice Bethel, Laverne and Jody Hepburn, Eunice Grant, Dennis Young, Godfrey Bain, Lynette Bridgewater and Family, Platinum Ryders Family, Marvin Scavella, Nikio Orlander, Clayton Bowles (Brands Auto Parts), Brendan Foulkes, Rochelle Delancy and Family, Cindy Neely and Family, Tyneko Williams and Family, Leslie Darville and Family, Brenda Hart, Charles and Sheletia Kemp, Berkley Anderson and Family, Carl and Elliott Nesbitt, Aubrey Hanna, Christian Sweeting, Keva McKenzie (Exuma), Marilyn Smith, Sonia Horton, Terricita Ferguson and Family, Bahamas Harvest Church Family, A.F. Adderley Class of 1986, Super Wash Staff, Doctors Nurses and Staff of PMH, Freeport Post Office, DC Technology, Titans Play Group, Muffler World, Rubis Marsh Harbour, Grand Hyatt-Sales and Marketing, Master Tech Staff, Yellow Elder Community, Churchill Subdivision Soldier Road, Sisters of Faith #807, Morning Star #352, Queen Imani #1065, Heroines of Jordan Grand Chapter #383, Bahamas Bikers Association, Road Stars, Bahama Knights, United Ryders, 242 Bikers Community, and numerous Relatives and Friends too many 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 10:00 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 JOYCELYN DRAKES, 84
of #4 Tundra Close, Sea Breeze Lane, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Monday, February 24th, 2025.
She is survived by her Husband: Mervin Drakes; Children: Cindy Drakes, Cheryll Drakes-Issacs, Mervyn, Joy Drakes and Kurt Drakes; Numerous Grandchildren, Nieces and Nephews 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.
ETHEL ELOISE McPHEE, 76
Funeral Services for MELISSA CECELIA CURTIS-RUSSELL, 46
of #6 Joan’s Height West, and formerly of Abraham’s Bay, Mayaguana, who died at her residence on Friday, February 7th, 2025. Service will be on Saturday, March 1st, 2025, at Cousin McPhee Cathedral at 10:00 a.m.
Officiating will be Pastor Rev. Dr. Ranford Patterson and other Ministers of the Gospel. Interment will follow at Lakeview Memorial Gardens, J.F.K. Drive and Gladstone Road.
She is survived by her, Children: Antoinette and Feodor Smith, Jermaine Mcphee, Tamara McPhee, Thelma Pennerman, Sandy and Dwayne Grant; Grandchildren: Devante Watson, Amier & Abria Smith, Dylan and Jazzma Pennerman, Dwayne Jr., Shakayla and Sharia Grant; Nephews: Kenneth, Marvin, Maurice, Mikhail, Ronald, Dion, Dino, Dario, Trevor, Trevon, Rashaad, Devad, Javon, Devaughn, Antione, Aldon, Michael, Ricardo, Travano, Sidney-Anthony, Alexander, Stephan; Nieces: Ethel, Megan, Mia, Monique, Denise, Dellareese, Michelle, Diane, Karen, Susan, Yvette, Kiki, Donna, Lachelle, Tanae, Lakiesha, Ken-Sherry, Latoya, Crystal, Catherine, Norma, Amanda, Vanessa, Bridgette, Gurcielle, Licec, Gia, India, Debrielle, Janelle, Seneca, Kasha; Brothers-in-Law: Amos, Hexin, Dr Sidney, Jeffrey, Leonard, Elridge, Ian-Carlton, Fredrick and Quinton; Sisters-in-Law: Gurlena, Betty, Daseline, Minerva, Bertha, Sherice, Shanelle, Sherry, Janice; Aunts & Uncles: Evangelist & Francis McPhee, Sybilean McPhee, Lulamae Thompson; God-children: Clyde, Haston, Donette & Alisher; Host of her friends, family and community: Joan Marc & Family, Geraldine Higgs & Family, Mavis Williams & Family, Michelle Maycock & Family, Peggy Styles & Family, Jamar Bastian, Christopher Moss, Ceola Missick & Family, Marvin Missick, Dr Crispin Gomez, Elra Ward & Family, Rev. Arthur Charlton Jr. & Family, The Charlton Family, Pastor Ellison Greenslade & Family, Mary Culmer, Andrew & Melvin Thompson, The Brown Family, The Bible Truth Ministries, Cousin McPhee Cathedral, The Joans Height West Community, East Street South Community, Anya Munning & Family, Stephanie Pratt & Family, Batelco Retirees, Don & Dorothy Smith & Family, Florence Watson & Family, Macy Sands & Family, Nelson & Bernadette Saunders, Wenderra & Tynnicia Davis & Family, Justice & Verna Munroe, Elsito Gibson & Family, Burrows Association Family.
Friends may pay their last respects at East Sunrise Mortuary #183 Baillou Hill Road & Cordeaux Avenue from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Friday and again at the church from 9:00 a.m. to service time on Saturday.
Please visit our website: www.eastsunrisemortuary.com to share your memories and condolences with family and friends.
of Breadfruit Street, Pinewood Gardens and Woodlawn Gardens, Soldier Road and formerly of Freeport, Grand Bahama, died at Princess Margaret Hospital on Wednesday, February 12th, 2025. Service will be held on Saturday, March 1st, 2025 at The Church of God of Prophecy, East Shirley Street, at 1:30 p.m. Officiating will be Minister Dale Moss, Assisted by Minister Paulette Johnson. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Gardens.
She is survived by her, Mother: Maria Scott; Daughter: Marissa Russell; Sister: Monét Sturrup; Brothers: Cecil Curtis Jr., Charles Curtis; Niece: Maleah Scott; Aunts and Uncles: Merle Johnson, Marjorie Jack, Wilfred Jack Jr. & Vanria, Marilyn and Wilfred Rolle, Martin and Marva Munroe, Barbara and Wellington Pinder, Drucilla Munroe, Janet and Donnie Ingraham, Tyrone & Shirley Daxon, Joe and Karen Munroe. Cousins: Monique and Pastor Benjamin Pratt, Dr. Marcia and Dewitt Brown, Montez and Tiffany Johnson, William and Kristen Duncanson, Mia and Mya Pratt, Micah and Myckell Brown, Mariah Johnson and Montez Jr., Trevor Lightbourn, Megan and Miranda Jack, Sachèa and Shawn MunroeForde, Kacey and Byron Brown, Raine, Donavan, Tharon and Tekoa, T’ zoa Munroe, Phylicia and Derek Ross, Amelia and Abby Abiola; Godmothers: Judith Fox, Rowena Symonette; Best Friend: Joycelyn and John Scarlette; Godchild: Sahellecia Scarlette; Numerous relatives and friends: Wesley and Roslyn Bastian, The Fox family, Tishka Moss, Laverne and Jade Sparks, Rose Saunders and family, Ericka Feaste, Ainsley and Charlene Delveaux, Torika and Ehryn Feaste, Stanley Toote, Albert and Felicity Sivil, Juanita and Joe Munroe, Jed and Sean Munroe, Nicole Thomas, Hazel and Rhonda Chipman, Shelia Peters, Natalia and Narissa Knowles, Dr. Charlyon C. Bonimy and U.R. Health family, Matthew Rolle and family, Pastor Dale Moss, Pastor Paulette Johnson, Frederick Russell, Samantha RussellJeune Patricia Bethel and family, Church of God of Prophecy Life Transformation Centre Family, Euricka Rolle, Sandra Cunningham, Lynn Thurston, Angela Butler and COGOP Earnest Street Prayer group, Janet Stirrup, Gail and Crystal Trotman, the Hannah family, Bank of New Providence family including Hester King, Kelly Lockhart, Donna Bosfield, Keva Ferguson, Bunny Cartwright, C.I. Gibson Class of 1995.
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 12:30 p.m. to service time on Saturday
Please visit our website: www.eastsunrisemortuary.com to share your memories and condolences with family and friends.
Funeral Services for
FREDA MELROSE STORR, 67
of Jasmine Gardens, and formerly of Nicholl’s Town, Andros, died at Princess Margaret Hospital on Sunday, January 19th, 2025. Service will be held on Saturday, March 1st, 2025 at The Church of God of Prophecy, Conch Sound, North Andros, The Bahamas at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Senior Pastor Cassell Higgs, J.P. Assisted by Minister Jason Woodside and other Ministers of The Gospel. Interment will follow at Nicholl’s Town Public Cemetery, Andros, The Bahamas.
She is survived by her, Children: Angelique (Albert) Campbell, Kahiladonis Black & Stevana Sturrup; Grandchildren: Bechanal, Inario, Salayah Storr, Alina Campbell & Amere Humes; Brothers: Jethro, Clea and Lynden (Louise) Storr; Sisters: Gil (Cassell) Higgs, Lorna & Melva Storr, Francis Johnson, Angie Miller & Irene Rolle; Uncles: Bertrum & Robert Murphy; Aunt: Clementina Storr; Nieces & Nephews: Shenique, Kayneil, Rashnae, Elga, Shannon, Phillipa, Apryl, Tanya, Frisco, Cordero, Onasco, Olando, Harshanie, Ray, Dorinda, Doral Jr., Lynden Jr., Lyndrick, Lyndavion, Link, Kadra, Latoya, Jessica, Tamica, Tavana, Philisha, Alexandra, Kozar, Cynara, Calvin, Darren, Damon & Dominique; Numerous Cousins Including: Arthur, Iris, Irene, Albert, Alween, Alvin, Benji, Craig, Gart, Don (Marcia), Jewel, Shantel, Augustine, Jimmy, Harry, Levya, James, Constance, Mae, Madliene, Mellow, Angie, Hilareka, Shanika, Paula, Patrice, Linda, Stephanie, Kenneth, Terrance, Neil, Gregory, Lionel, Mike, Austin, Rennet, Andy, Alexander, Elva, Betsada, Ulah, Dora, Freda, Gina, Nesha, Erica, Faye, Wendella, Maybelliene, Anastasia, Tanya & Deidre; Other Friends & Relatives: Rashad Humes & Family, Jeremy Turner & Family, Ashley Sturrup, Glen & Yasmin Johnson, Brittany & Lacoya Rolle, Davana Lightbourne, Lesley Adams, Tania Smith, Keshani Humes, Ashara McQueen, Nicole Demeritte, Ruby Russell & Family, Susan Roker, Rosiland Mackey, Senator Maxine Seymour & Family, Oratio Whylly & Family, Alma Brown & Family, Muriel Nottage, Sandra Daxon, Madon Murphy, Nicola Oliver & Family, Adline Sherman, Williamae Taylor, Hilda Johnson, Zhivago Johnson, Matthew Griffin, Philmore Matthews, Michelle Rolle, William Percentie, Leona Fraser & Family, Helen Gaitor & Family, Bishop Julian Johnson & Family, Mikeva Lightbourn & Family, Hazel Kemp & Family, The Wright Family, Bee Adderly & Family, The Higgs Family, The Campbell Family, Olive Pickstock & Family, Shelly & Daisy Bowleg, Clyde & Hilda Bowleg, Sidney Scott & Family, The Wilson Family, Shandy Evans & Family, Clara Evans & Family, Lorene Rolle, Daphne Oliver & Family, Vanria Taylor & Family, Charles Bowleg, Monica Evans & Family, Murphy Family of South Mastic Point, Dorothy Walkes & Family, Ellen Campbell, Cheryl White & Family, Stella Hunter & Family, Cassey Curry & Family, C.O.G.O.P Pinewood, C.O.G.O.P Seven Hills, The Murphy Town
community (The Corpice), The Community of Jasmine Gardens, The Staff of Home Fabrics, The Airport Authority Security Department, Gertrude Holder & Stapledon Family Practice; and a host of other relatives and friends 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 Thursday and again at the church from 10:00 a.m. to service time on Saturday.
Please visit our website: www.eastsunrisemortuary.com to share your memories and condolences with family and friends.
SHIRLYN ALEXANDER TAYLOR, 65
of Hamster Road and formerly of Harbour Island, died at Princess Margaret Hospital on Saturday, February 1st, 2025. Service will be held on Saturday, March 1st, 2025, at East Street Gospel Chapel, East Street, at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Pastor Sterling Moss, Assisted by Pastor Bradley King and Edmund Dorsett. Interment will follow at Southern Cemetery, Spikenard Road.
He is survived by his, Children: Althea Cambridge, Crystal Purcell, Cheryl, Shamika, Alberto and Matthew Taylor; Stepdaughter: Jasmine Bain; Grand Children: Alexander Mott, Christhea Deveaux and Kayden Gordon; Sisters: Charlene Moxey-Newbold (Danny), Janet Ferguson (Wesley), Ann, Lisandra, Melisa, and Monique Taylor, Coramae Ferguson (Glenroy) and Fanny Butler; Brothers: Brian Cambridge, Richard (Rowena), Jeffrey (Lashan), Warren (Vanessa), Darren (Keysha), Whitney, and Neville (SJan) Taylor; Aunts: Merlene Albury, Maydell Parker; Uncle: Basil Smith; Nieces: Megan Brown (Andrew), Michelle Moxey (James); Tiffany, Stacy, Charmaine, Jasmine, Sheryl, Sheral Adams, Charlezz, Charzette, Shonalee Minns, Chan-tae Butler, Allison Taylor Mercedes Gyane, Andreyah Brown, Rachae Taylor, Tiffany, Tredia, Trinity; Nephews: Rashad Taylor, Benjamin Ferguson, William Pearce, Jared, Quinton Kevin, Warren Jr., Neville Jr., Brian Cambridge Jr., Breon and Zion Cambridge, VJ and Miguel Hamilton, Ethan Brown, Shadrach Gyane.
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 10:00 a.m. to service time on Saturday.
Please visit our website: www.eastsunrisemortuary.com to share your memories and condolences with family and friends.
Funeral Service For
Kenneth Ezra Neilly,
34
a resident of Yamacraw Beach Estates, New Providence, Bahamas who died on Friday, February 7th, 2025 at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Monday, February 10th, 2025 will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 1st, 2025 at Good News Ministries, Bamboo Boulevard and Thatch Palm Boulevard, Pine Wood Gardens. Rev. Robin V. G. Strachan assisted by other Ministers will offciate.
Precious memories are held by his son: Kenneth Neilly Jr.; parents: Ezra I. R. and Annamae P. Neilly; brother: O’Brien Neilly; sister: Annalisa Coburn; nephew: Alexander Conwell; nieces: Ch’kyah and Keichrell; aunts: Hazel Joseph, Enith Moss, Olive Lightbourn, Bettymae Brown, Sharmaine Brown, Pearl Brown, Qutell Henry, Doreen Barnett, Pastor Flora McKoy, Dorcass Blatch and Salome Neilly; uncles: Ervin and Cedric Brown, Felix and Hosea Neilly; sisterin-law: Demetris Neilly; brother-in-law: Conwell Coburn; cousins: Luciano, Israel, Bursel, Nepheus, Shanchez, Greg, Dahon, Sefaph, Raphael, Camdriette, Giaig, Sy’rai, Gabriel, Sy’kani, Kyrie, Simone and Cathalena Carimen, Enae and Tyeravon, Treno, Ashley, Anton, and Jadon, Leanna, Gracson, Grace, Shalom, Mercy, Africa and Moses, Evan, Shantura, Bantique, Shanika, Nickita, Royann, Shacara, Rafee, Sarah, Dr. Kendris, Mario, Antonio, Ryan, Samuel, Mikhail, Michael Jr., Rodney Jr., Charles, Felix Lavan, Jeremy, Dr.
Sophia, Vanessa, Lakeisa, Rodnicka, Precious, Page, Kristen Shenika, Casanika, Lavandra, Nicole, Ramirez and Melissa; godfathers: Ezra Cash, Dwight Ferguson and Mark Barrette; special friend: Relly Johnson; and a host of other relatives and friends including: Sabrina Woodside(grandparent of Kenneth Jr.) Pedro, Gary, Florine, Naomi, Lavania, Michael, Jerry, Michael Sr., Idea, Jacquelene, the Clarke family, the Williams family, the Sweeting family, Menerva and family, the Sears family, the Saunders family, the Green family, , Hazel and family, Vado and family, Rose and family, Tallia and family, Garnada Cartwright, Carol Bodie, Sabrena and family, Merland Barrette and family, the staff of the Surgical Team NEMS of Princess Margaret Hospital, CDU PHA, Church Community, the family of Calvary Deliverance East Street South, the family and Prayer Ministry Church Of God Cathedral Lilly of the Valley Corner and Good News Ministries Pinewood Gardens.
Funeral arrangments are entrusted to THE CHAPEL OF MEMORIES THE NEW COMMONWEALTH FUNERAL HOME, INDEPENDENCE DRIVE
Death Notice For Velzaline Loretta Diazgarcia, 83 née Johnson
a resident of Croton Road off Faith Avenue South, New Providence, Bahamas died at her residence on Thursday, February 20th, 2025.
She is survived by her daughter: Tarvana Cleare; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to THE NEW COMMONWEALTH FUNERAL HOME and will be announced at a later date.
Funeral Services For
Elder Maria Elizabeth Colebrooke, 56
of Walton Street, Golden Gates, New Providence, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, March 1, 2025, 11:00am at Southland Cathedral Global Ministries, Soldier Road. Offciating will be Apostle Elect Pastor Devard Francis assisted by Bishop Sanford Rolle Sr. Interment will be in Southern Cemetery, Spikenard & Cowpen Roads.
Left to cherish her memories are her daughter: De’Janae Stubbs; brothers: Berkkit Knowles, Sgt 186 Perry Knowles, and Superintendent Kemuel Knowles; sisters: Lauralee Knowles, Ruthnell Bethel and Lathera Knowles; sisters-in-law: Nursing offcer Tamia Knowles and Nurse Anikita Knowles; brothers-in-law: Dino Seymour, and Ron Bethell; aunts: Gertrude Flowers, Cetta Bowleg and Janamae Woodside; uncles: Jimmy Bowleg, Herman Thompson, Brian Bowleg, David Flowers Sr. and Oral Woodside; nieces & nephews: Anastasia Knowles, Krystal Gibson, Frankieann Curry, Robyn and Rjonne Bethel, Kemiyah and Kaylee Knowles, Perry Jr., Perron and Nikeisha Knowles; cousins: Crystal (Javon) Rolle, Andrea, Yvonne (Dwayne),Marvalina (Eris) Farrington, Oralee, Dora (Chris), David Jr. and Christopher Flowers, Oneil, Dedrick (Jaquel) Storr, Rosanell, Jonathon, Brianique, Vinette, Jayla, Stephanie, NiKada, Erica, Erinique, Donavon, Kevin, Lashshon, Freda, Kenneth, Todd, Beatrice; other relatives & friends: Catherine Collie, Kejanna Lewis, Marva Williams & Family, Dion Stubbs & Family, Lefred Rolle Sr. & Family, Senior Pastor Devard Francis & Family, Anita Dorsette & Family, Robertson & Family, the members of Southland Cathedral Global Ministries, Deann Cash & Family, the entire staff of Lowe’s Pharmacy, The Lowe Sound Community, The Mastic Point Family, Karen Larimore & Family, Erma Colebrooke & Family, The Munnings Family, Rolle & Family, Woodside & Family, the entire Knowles Family, Jennie Decius and Family, Aniska, Shean, Pearl, Laveeka, The Culmer Family and Bertha Deveaux & Family and other relatives and friends.
Viewing will be held in the Celestial Suite at Restview Memorial Mortuary & Crematorium Limited Soldier & Robinson Roads on Friday from 10:00am to 5:00pm and on Saturday from 9:30am until service time at the church.
Menenchia Clarke, 87
of Bowe’s Cove off Bernard Road, New Providence, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, March 1, 2025, 11:00am at the William Johnson Auditorium (Church of God Auditorium), Joe Farrington Road. Offciating will be Bishop Joseph Smith, National Overseer of Church of God assisted by other Ministers of the Gospel. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Gardens, Soldier Road.
Loved ones left to cherish her memory are her spouse: Bishop Herbert Clarke; children: Anne Thompson, Patricia Clarke-Rolle, Andre’ Clarke, Erica Clarke, Mykelle Cooper, Winchelle Rolle; sons-in-law: Carlton Thompson and Avery Rolle; daughter-in-law: Lesa Clarke; grandchildren: Kenyon Thompson, Zan Thompson, Wardell McClam, Cardell McClam, Cherlindria Thompson, Ashkahn Rolle, Bentley Clarke, Leonardo Clarke, Jeremiah Clarke, Martinez Rolle, Quentin Glover, Monique Cartwright; great grandchildren: Melissa Thompson, Kenyonique Thompson, Zuri ThompsonGlover, Zahra Thompson-Glover, Quentin Glover; great great grandchild: Maliha Thurston; brother-in-law: Israel Clarke; nieces: Judy, Wendy, Charmaine, Francina, and Tiffany Clarke, Rita Cartwright; nephews: Vernon Clarke, Alvin Clarke, Tony Clarke, Wayne Munroe, Ken Munroe; cousins: Maureen Symonette, Arabella Brown-Johnson, Helen Newbold, Ferguson, Bishop Ronald Campbell; honorary mentions: Chief Justice Neville K. Adderly, Lisa Williams; godchildren: Minister Lavern Romney, Judith Clare, Deborah Deleveaux, Indiannal Mitchell, Alphoneta Grant, Jovette Humes; close friend: Anne Dunkley; grand & great grand nieces & nephews too numerous to mention, The Cornerstone family, neighbors from Jennie Street and Bowe Cove, Grand Bahama family, family & friends from Around the World.
If we have failed to mention your name, please know that Mommy loved and cared for you. We know you will miss her telephone calls to check on you. But we, her family, will continue to cover you in prayers as you pray for us.
Viewing will be held in the Celestial Suite at Restview Memorial Mortuary Robinson & Soldier Roads on Friday from 10:00am to 5:00pm and on Saturday from 9:30am until service time.
Funeral Service For
Darion O’Brian Spence, 41
of St. Vincent Road, New Providence, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, March 1, 2025, 10:00am at Calvary Deliverance Church, East Street South. Offciating will be Bishop Kendyce Moss-Moultrie, Shiloh Abundant Life Ministries assisted by Elder Shaquille Hanna, Revolution Church. Interment will be in Lakeview Gardens, J.F.K Drive and Gladstone Road.
He is survived by his wife: Rayette Spence; parents: Patrick & Lorna Lightbourn, Douglas O’Brian & Joan Spence; motherin-law: Inell Smith; sisters: Patricia Lightbourne, Daina and Daneel Spence; brother: Verdeanio Lightbourn; sisters-in-law: Gracie Scott, Denistina Johnson, Robinette McDonald, Sherry Kemp, Gertrude Kemp; brothersin-law: Dwight, Keith, Dwayne, Reno McDonald, Randolph Kemp, Edward Johnson, Cardinal Scott; aunts: Eunice Grant (New York), Anette (Monty) Florida, Jasmine (Egbert) Jamaica, Barbara Ferguson (Tony), Joan Jones (California), Constance Lightbourn (Florida), Natasha Barr, Faye Thompson (Brian), Antonette Brennen (Joe), Shenice Ferguson, Shalanda Allen (Alvin), Myrtle Rolle, Glenda; uncles: Richard (Janet), Tyrone, Kent (Elva), Steve (Edith), Joel (Tacarra), Lincoln, Dwayne Lightbourne, Errol Manya (Nahola) of New York, Norman Manya (Charmaine) of Jamaica, Delroy Manya (Sheelyn) of Jamaica, Onel Manya (Bernadette), Jason Manya; nieces & nephews: Precious Outten (Clarence), Trinity Etienne, Ormand Gibson Jr., Jordan Gray; numerous cousins including: Loy Grant Barnette (David), Lisa Laloo, Michael Grant (Irene), Tanya and Dellette Bandoo, Letecia Loney, Nicola Cooke (Shane) Sanji, Shadiek, Dr. Shamir, Loxie, Lexann, Rebecca, Kayon, Oneal, Lexon, Leron, Dane, Dedrae, Antonio and Devon Manya, Dr. Arlington Lightbourn, Stanley, Kayla, Adiesha, Desree Lightbourn, Sashagaye and Jamari; other relatives & friends including: Lakeisha McSweeney. Kimberley & Dion Sears, Ingrid Jones, Sterling Bain, Frenrick Russell & family, Evan Williams, Deandra Sands, Lamar and Angie Stewart, Dr, Ian McQuay and family, Moika Moss, Jaquay Adderley, Irene Pintard, Iyasheka & Joyce, Pastor Ilsa Evans, Irene Pintard, Jeron & Nadia Johnson, Adriel and Natasha Hepburn, Jarin Cash, Darius Rahming, Travalies Miller, Lavar & Angie Stewart, Dr. Ian
Strachan, Dr. Nicolette Bethel, the Albury family, the Holy Spirit Anglican Church family, the Lightbourn and Bonaby families, Roselyn Williams and family, Alice Watson and family, Reverend Wood and family, The Trinity Christian School family, The Support Kidney Association, Staff at Renal House West, Teachers and Staff of the Virtual School, Revolution Church family, Stingray Productions family, the Chippingham Community, Track Road Theatre family, Prince William High Class of 2000, Bahamas Union of Teachers, Cast of Gippies Kingdom, Ministry of Youth, Sports & Culture Family, Ministry of Education, the McDonald & Smith families, Lavar & Angie Stewart. If we may have forgotten a name, we ask that you charge it to our heads and not our hearts.
Viewing will be held in the Serenity Suite at Restview Memorial Mortuary & Crematorium Limited Robinson & Soldier Roads on Friday from 10:00am to 5:00pm and on Saturday from 8:30am until service time.
Death Notice For
Wayne Obrian Newman, 57
of St. Barts Road, Golden Gates #2, New Providence, Bahamas died at the Princess Magaret Hospital on Saturday, February 22, 2025.
He was predeceased by his mother: Mavis Clarke; father: Arthur Newman.
He is survived by his son: Wayne O’Brian Newman Jr. & Dwayne Jerome Newman; daughters: Edrika Ramsey, Ashley Newman & O’Branique Newman; sisters: Nicola McKenzie, Thelma, Patrice & Shirley Newman; brothers: Arthur, Charles, Anthony & Basil Newman; aunts: Eleanor Brathwaite & Stephanie Clarke 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.
Memorial Service For
Mrs. Lucy Jones Strachan, 76
of Jones Town, Eight Mile Rock, Grand Bahama, Bahamas will be held at New Life Worship Center, Park Royal Drive off Coral Road, Freeport, Grand Bahama on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. Offciating will be Bishop Simeon Outten assisted by Pastor Renaldo Sweeting. Interment will follow in the Harbor West Public Cemetery, Bartlett Hill, Eight Mile Rock, Grand Bahama.
Precious and fond memories are cherished by her children: Shatika Jones, Bridgette Young (Patrick), Van White (Ricky), Karen White, Nellie Bain, Ron White (Jasma) and Minkey Bain; siblings: Jerrilene, Veronica, Olga, Adler, Eloise Brown and Alfred; fance: Thomas Stewart; grandchildren: Johnny Peterson, Keyshown White, Reno, Keivano, Keishun, Ron Jr., Eric Jr., Ricardo (Keisha), Torrio (Shemicha), Fabian, Melvin Jr., Sanjay, Sanjaya, Brad (Alex) Smith, Serena, Sharez (Ali), Shameka Bain, Mackell (Stanley) Missick, Patrea, Latoya (Carlton) Johnson, Essence, Khadijah, Raquel (Alexander) Lewis, Gabriel (Charles), Dario, Mikalyan, Nefertiti, Vanria and Vanity Culmer; nieces: Nathanier and Alitha Brown, Betty, Dawn and Cicely Brown, Shelly Beadle, Alison Mackey, Timolin Thompson, Cheryl and Janet Brown, Chenneque Brown - Johnson, Sianka and Chavania, Trice, Dawn, Kenya Cooper, Jaquel Johnson, Natasha (Patrick) Petty, Dian (James) Thompson, McKell (Henry) Johnson, Jennifer Huyler, Akera Simms and Kenva Brown; nephews: Dr. Stephon Brown, Kevin, Keith, Mario, Miguel Brown, Torriano Johnson, Simeon, Fredrico, Enico, Jerome (Bathsheba) Strachan and Sterling; cousins: Iva, Enrico, Kimberley, Garnell, Charlene Jones, Laverne Wilson, Sophia Edgecombe, Thomas, Alice Ferguson, Queenie & Prince Brice, Lisa, Marie Bethell-Johnson, Hilton Bowleg and family, Edd Butler,Veronica Mader, Maeruth Ferguson, Gwendolyn Pinder, Maryann Strachan, Leola Bullard, Leroy, Harold Felix,Thomas, Patrice Strachan, Trevor Strachan, Terence Strachan, Quinton, Ricardo, Feron, Teril Rolle, Maria Green and numerous other relatives and friends too numerous to mention; special thanks to: Memorial hospital (Hollywood Florida), Freeport Harbor Company, Department of Local Government, Road Traffc Department, Quality Wash and Press, First Baptist Church family, Dr. Reid and family, Usene Knowles and family, Patrice and Kirkland Russell, Harrie Cooper and family and Regina Miller and family. If we have forgotten anyone, please forgive us as it was not intentional.
Persons wishing to sign the book of condolences can do so at Restview Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium Limited, Coral Road on Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and on Saturday at the church from 9:30 a.m. until service time
Death Notice For Mr. Cedric Gray, 82
of # 28 Newton Crescent, Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas died at his residence on Friday, February 14th, 2025.
He is survived by his wife: Rowena Smith Gray; sons: Cedric Gray Jr., Kevin Earl Gray, Marcian Damond Gray; daughters: Cyprianna Lynette Gray, Paulette Arlene Nesbitt (Christopher), Kenria Latrice Gray and Marcia Dashann Gray; numerous: grand children and great grandchildren; numerous: nieces, nephews 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.
Death Notice For Sabastian Berkley Colebrook, 50
of St. Croix Road, Golden Gates #2, New Providence, Bahamas died at his residence on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.
He is survived by his father: Stancel Colebrook; mother: Delores Colebrook; sister: Samantha Colebrook; nephew: Stanton Colebrook and a host of other relatives and friends.
Arrangements are being fnalized and will be announced at a later date.
Funeral Service For Death Notices For
Mr. Leslie Deveaux Jr., 48 affectionately called “PUNKS”
of Jones Town, Eight Mile Rock, Grand Bahama, Bahamas will be held at New Life Worship Center, Park Royal Drive off Coral Road, Freeport, Grand Bahama on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. Offciating will be Bishop Simeon Outten assisted by Pastor Renaldo Sweeting. Interment will follow in the Harbor West Public Cemetery, Bartlett Hill, Eight Mile Rock, Grand Bahama.
Precious and fond memories are cherished by his son: Dario Deveaux; siblings: Shatika Jones, Bridgette Young (Patrick),Van White, Karen White, Nellie Bain, Ron White (Jasma) and Minkey Bain; aunts: Angela Deveaux, Linda Deveaux, Brenda Clare, Antoinette Rahming, Glendamae, Brendamae, Jerrilene, Olga and Adler; uncles: Gregory Deveaux, Stephen Deveaux, Phillip Clare and Alfred; nephews: Johnny, Keyshawn, Reno, Keivano, Keishun, Ron Jr., Eric Jr., Ricardo (Keisha), Torrio (Shemicha), Fabian, Melvin Jr., Sanjay, Sanjaya and Brad (Alex); nieces: Serena, Sharez (Ali), Shameka, Mackell (Stanley), Patrea, Latoya (Carlton), Essence, Khadijah, Raquel (Alexander), Gabriel (Charles), Vanria, Vanity, Mikalyan and Nefertiti; cousins: Iva, Charlene, Kimberley, Enrico, Garnell, Betty, Laverne, Lyndell Hepburn, Tenielle Clare, Dr.Stephon Brown, Nathanier Brown and Alitha Brown, Renee Deveaux Moss and family; numerous other relatives and friends to many to mention; special thanks to: the Princess Margaret Hospital, Freeport Harbor Company, Department of Local Government, Road Traffc Department, LMC Lumber, Smith and family, Dr Reid and family, Usene Knowles and family, Patrice and Kirkland Russell, Lester Samuels, Harrie Cooper and family and Regina Miller. If we have forgotten anyone, please forgive us, as it was not intentional.
Viewing will be held in the Serenity Suite at Restview Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium Limited on Coral Road, Freeport, Grand Bahama on Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until service time.
Captain Donald Richardson Pinder Sr., 77
of Sandy Point, Abaco, Bahamas died on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at his residence.
He was predeceased by his wife: Amenda Pinder; son: Adrian Pinder.
He is survived by his wife: Estelle Pinder; children: Dwight Richardson Pinder (Anita Pinder), Carla Zonicle (Michael Zonicle), Della Kelly, Carl Lightbourne (Sherville Lightbourne), Oscar Pinder (Sancha Pinder) Lottie Rolle (Vaughan Rolle), Quinton Pinder (Tameka Pinder), Donald Pinder Jr; siblings: Catechist Benjamin Pinder, Leanza Beneby, Monica Adderley, Valerie Hardy, Simeon Pinder, Deborah Benavides, Cathy Greene, Betty Rolle and Patrice Williams; 31 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
Arrangements are being fnalized and will be announced at a later date.
Lucinda Patricia
Forbes-McIntosh, 54
of Fox Town, Abaco, Bahamas died on Friday, February 21, 2025 at her sister’s residence in Governor’s Harbour, Eleuthera, Bahamas.
She is survived by her husband: Iyrlee “Dwight” McIntosh; children: Deon, Devonya and Delvano McIntosh, Cintiqua Curry and Elvardo McIntosh; grandchildren: Devon Mills and De’Veon Bethel; siblings: Margaret Bassett, Mrs. Renae HieldBodie (Perry), Renissa Ferguson and Carnetta Forbes from Turks and Caicos Islands and a host of relatives and friends.
Arrangements are being fnalized and will be announced at a later date.
Funeral Services For
Retired Police Sargeant
Elijah McClain Lewis, 88
of Hatchet Bay, Eleuthera, Bahamas will be held at St. Stephen’s Baptist Church, Hatchet Bay, Eleuthera on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. Offciating will be Pastor Eric Johnson assisted by Reverend Ricardo Dean. Interment will follow in the Big Bay Public Cemetery, Hatchet Bay, Eleuthera.
His fond and loving memories will always be in the hearts of his children: Leona Pinder-Knowles (Fredrick), Barry, Timothy, Christopher, Sebastian, Alexandria, Nicola and Samantha Lewis, Desiree Fox, Sherry (Michael) Storr, Wayne, Yvette and Shawn Barker; grandchildren: Justin and Craige Knowles, Oscar, Christanae, Caitlin and Desiquie Lewis and Christian Duncanson; great grandchildren: Justin Jr., Jahronte, Justine, Jayla, Jaleah, Kizia Knowles; sisters: Lucille Davis, Eleanor Steele and Emily Hall; brother: Shakespeare Lewis; nieces and nephews: Cheryl, Michael (Zonya), Angela, Ramond (Misty) and Kevin Bain Gretchen, Janice, Rodney Jr. (Charlene), and Perry (Sonia) Davis, Roger (Tracey), Mario (Carla) and Leonard Stelle, Rev. Lenora (Derek) Sands, Gidget Hanna, Shantel (Ronald) Rolle, Michelle Moncur, Edmund Hall Jr.; grand and great grand nieces and nephews: Coryne, Raynell, Kyle, Jemma (Brian) Roache, Tejia, Steven (Olivia ), Terah (Eddie), Janelle (Terence) Donald, Elvis Davis Jr., Leshandria, Chamroy, Chenae, KlyRiel, Tyrone (Tanisae), and Perry Davis Jr. (Nariska), Nicholas Chriswell, Katelyn and Bella Munroe, Dominic, Khylie, Khenson, Tyjanae, Tanari and Perry Davis III, Gilbert, Kendal, Miguel, Minister Troy, Garrett, Darius, McFerris (Dehavalin), Bernadette, Marilyn and Sherniece Hanna. Shanique and Jerome Moncur, Derek Sands Jr. (Jesselle), Abigail Hanna, Rio, Makai and Roger Steele Jr., Monia and Ronald Rolle Jr. Rue-bea Bain, Edmund Hall III; other relatives and friends including: Estella Zonicle and family, Susan Hanna and family, Alvan Smith and family, Former Commodore Clifford “Butch” Scavella and family, Millie Cambridge and Family, Suzette Scavella and family, The Family of the Late Rosie Brown-Samuda, Michelle Sands and Family, Vernice Martin, Addis Huyler, Family of the late Leroy and Hazel Carey, Family of the late Ruth Dean, Family of the later Leroy and Lida Scavella, Family of the late Louis Pinder, Family of the late Clarence Pinder, Johnny Cleare and family, Dominoes crew, Darrel Smith and Family, Gary Smith and family, Children of the late Constance Lewis, Pastor Christine Rolle and family, the entire Community of Hatchet Bay. Apologies for any person or families not mentioned.
Viewing will be held at St. Stephen’s Baptist Church, Hatchet Bay, Eleuthera on Friday from 3 p.m. and on Saturday at the church from 9:30 a.m. until Service Time.
Mr. Zenas Mackey, 93
of Gregory Town, Eleuthera, Bahamas will be held at St. Agnes Anglican Church, Gregory Town, Eleuthera on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. Offciating will be Reverend. Fr. Ivan Eldon. Interment: Gregory Town Public Cemetery, Gregory Town, Eletheura.
Left to cherished his memories are his wife: Rose Marie Coleby-Mackey; children: Everette Mackey, Herb Mackey, Sharmarco Lameiko Belle, Lawrence Forbes, Jill Bain (Reuben), Joy Buchanan (Albert), Crystal McKay (Gerard), Avis Bullard, Thelma Smith (Cardinal) and Hilda Woodside (Neville); numerous grand children and great grand children including: Marques Williams (Tiffany), Durelle Williams (Gina), Agdral and Damien Stubbs, Everette Mackey Jr., (Daysha), Erin Scavella (Terrance), Lakeisha, Jewitt and Larissa Forbes, Erik Mackey, Shanique Sweeting, Donnielle and Sherron Mackey, Addai and Nadal McKay, Malcolm Williams, Lashard and Daniel Bullard, Kenva Munroe, Don and Claudette Brown, VandetteCooper, Shervin Wilkinson, Valentino Smith, Kristopher Smith, Shamaris, Dimarco and Sianne Belle, Lachara Belle, Shania Sweeting, Kyden, Kylie, Diamiah and Agdral Stubbs Jr., Claire, Eli and Zen Williams, Hailey Ellis, Eseree and Terrance Scavella Jr., Ethan and Essence Mackey, Kianna and Sianna Ferguson; and a host of relatives and friends including: Dennis Johnson and family, Delores Mortimer and family, Vernita Mackey and family, Patsy Bell and family, Larry Minnis and family, Yvonne Neymour and family, Maxine, Agatha, Shirley, Dorothy, Steven and Charles Farrington and family, Cathlean Johnson and family, Paula Ellis and family, Christine, Brian Wilson and family, Lucille and Delores Wilson, Sherrine Styles and family, Latisha Smith and family, LoftonSeymour and family, Jan and Cecil Mackey and family, Keith and family, Brenda Scott and family,Colleen Taylor and family, Ernest Rolle and family, Sharon Mackey and family, Christina Cunningham and family, Jill Mackey and family, Michelle Sturrup and family, Anthony Mackey and family, Angela Scavella and family, Vernie Flowers and family, Althea Baker and family, Lydia Winters and family, William, Vincent and Philip Baker and family, Clarence Cleare and family, Mark Williams and family, Myrtle and Clinton McCartney and family, R. Ivan Eldon and family, Donna, Terrance, Ursula, Vena, Kevin, Ricardo, Lawrence Bastian and family, The Gregory Town family, Doctors and Nurses of Gregory Town Wellness Clinic.
Viewing will be held on Friday at the church from 5:00 p.m. and on Saturday at the church from 8:30 a.m. until service.
Death Notice for
Eleanor Ramsay
A resident of Lyford Cay, Eleanor passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, 17 February at the age of 104.
Eleanor was a magnificent lady. Strong, smart, beautiful and elegant. The world won’t be the same without her.
Her memory will live on in our hearts. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Eleanor Kinsell; her brother, Charles Kinsell (Doris) and her son, Kenneth Pilcher (Bunny).
She is survived by her son, Jonathan Ramsay (Ana Marie); her five grandchildren: Drayton Pilcher, William Pilcher (Tiffany), Kia Turner (Paul), Alex Ramsay (Elizabeth) and Anna Ramsay (Joe); five great grandchildren: Brittany Pilcher, Nina Pilcher, Zander Pilcher, Everett Ramsay and Declan Ramsay; former daughter-in-law, carer and friend Niki Ramsay.
In accordance with Eleanor’s wishes, a Committal Service was held for her immediate family.
Arrangements by Kemp’s Funeral Home Limited.
Death Notice for
Desmond Marquinn Edwards
Desmond Marquinn Edwards, affectionately known as “Quinn,” passed away suddenly on February 19, 2025, at the age of 52. A devoted father, beloved son, loyal brother, and cherished friend, Marquinn’s life was filled with love, laughter, and dedication to family and community.
Born to the late Bahamian cultural icon Kayla Lockhart Edwards and former senator and ambassador Desmond F.L. Edwards, Marquinn was deeply influenced by the arts and pursued education in broadcasting and video editing. He was an entrepreneur at heart, owning MasterCare Landscaping and establishing “Marquinn’s Place,” a remotecontrol racetrack. His passion for culture and storytelling was evident in his involvement in Bahamian productions and his ongoing work on a stage play.
Marquinn is survived by his father, Desmond; children, Marqueya and Demjai; sister, Keysha; stepsiblings, Joshua, VJ, and Chizarra; nieces and nephew, Chakeyra, Kiana, and Caleb; aunts, uncles, cousins, and dear friends.
A celebration of life will be held on Friday, March 14, at 11 a.m. at Bahamas Harvest Church, John F. Kennedy Drive.
Rest in peace, dear Marquinn. You will be deeply missed and forever cherished.
Arrangements by Kemp’s Funeral Home Limited.
Funeral Service For Keith Bradley Moss, 56
a resident of #15 A Allen Drive, New Providence, Bahamas will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at Transfguration Baptist Church, Market and Vesey Streets. Offciating will be Reverend Dr. Stephen E. Thompson assisted by other Ministers of the Gospel. Interment will follow in Lakeview Memorial Gardens, John F. Kennedy Drive.
Keith was predeceased by his father: John Livingston Moss; mother: Rosemary Jones; brothers: Kevin and Sterling Moss.
He is survived by his wife: Melinda Moss; children: Shekera (John), Terrence, Keshia (Revanno), Jaynell, Lakia, Keith II, La-keitra, Keithron, Keianna; sisters: Sandra, Kendra Lynn, Telsine, Daphne and Johnette Moss; brothers: John Jr., Steven, Prince, Gary and Travis Moss; motherin-law: Linda Carroll; father-in-law: Don Knowles; brothers-in-law: Robert (Sabrina) and Donnie (Sarah) Knowles, Bradley Williams; sistersin-laws: Francita Moss, Donna Delva, Dawn Pinder; grandchildren: Tameko, Jayla, Ja’lyn, John Jr., Trinity, Ava, Garth Jr., Leslia, Kendriea, Kemiyah, Keith lll; aunts: Ruthmae, Betty, Deanna, Dorothy, Sharlene; uncles: Reginald, Ted Sr., Carlton; godchildren: Phanarje Culmer, Ayshia, Sadè, Garinique, Teophelus Jr., Amber, Cailyn, Liam, Floyd, Tavia, Terrance Jr., Kellin, Killian, Kenya, Tamia, Shamere, Rudolph Jr., Rudisha, Kheri, Malik, Delicia, Mark Jr., Milan, Lakalah, Anthony, Tarran, Dereknique, Kenisha, Jasmine; numerous nieces and nephews including: Kevon Lockhart, Shelneka Newton, Brandi Ingraham, Kevinique Moss, Rhondika Moss, Krystal Ferguson, Sterlanda, Steseka, Destine Moss, Lashard Carey, Sterling Moss Jr., Rashad Moss, Ryan, Travis, Francis Jr., Riley and Milan Delva, Celeste and Cameron Pinder, Gavin and Gabrielle Knowles, Christina Lisgaris, Cassie Knowles, Rudella and Rudena Clarke, Regina and Rukelle Smith, Alfred Storr, Cardinal Fernander, Tracy Jones,
Stephen and Stephen Moss Jr., Petra, Nardo; cousins: Elma Storr, Mosel Jr., Annamae, Tracy Jones, James, Tony, Angel Peters, Cleveland, Lana Smith, Calvin, Sherelle Deleveaux, Carlton Jr., Carolyn, Patrice, Adrianna, Ashley, Lynden, Tiffany, Denver, Quentin, Renwick, Ted Jr., Tonya, Thea, Kitchnell, McKell, Erica, Eddie, Alexander, Marvin, Arlington, Ramon, Mario, Dino, Keno, Lakeisha, Navardo Sr., Nadia Deal, Nikieto Neeley, Terrance, Teran, Trevor, Sharlisa, Sharliseer, Toya, Lashanda, Laurie, Rudeena, Joey, Nadia, Mark Jr., Atura, Kendra, Kendell, Marcus; other relatives and friends including: Yvette and Derence Rolle Davis, Arlene Moss, Brittany Bethel, Krystal Miller, Garth Butler, Bill, Liz and Doug Lefer and Families, Gwen and Hilton Pinder, Natasha and Ian Ferguson, Adrian Mcphee (Smithy), Sandy Morley and Family, Marvin Togie Wood and Family, Hyson Family, Ericka Roberts, Henry (Judy) Wemyss, Wemco Security Family, Keisha and PO Ingrid Wemyss and Family, ASP Freddie, Min. Acribba Lightbourne and Family, Elizabeth Rahming, Amber Bethel, Barbara Lightfoot, Kimba Rahming, Peter, Audril and Paul Farquharson, Kermit Forbes, Yvonne Major, Kevin and Sheri Russell & family, Jackie Simon, Nicole Pratt, Lisa Collie, Denise Thompson, Jeron, Daniel, Kristy and Castino Sands families, Mario, Andy Ford, Ray Newbold and Family, Marcus Pratt, Butch Scavella, Roscoe Thompson, Hyson Family, Suzette Sweeting and Family, Karla and Evertte Archer, Janette Poitier, Mary Cruise Edgecombe, Vernita Evans and Family, C. C. Sweeting Class of 85, Sonia McKenzie, Lucille Roberts, Sonia Adderley, Philippa Smith, Errol Newton, Charles Woods, Derek Basden, Floyd Ambrister, Tonya Fernander, Captian Micheal Simmons (RBDF), R.B.D.F. Entry 22 - Craig Curtis, G. T. Adderley, Andrew McKenzie, Dave Pople, Raymond Sands, Perry Colebrook, Marcello Charlow, Stanley White, Martin Culmer, Greg Fowler, Rudolf Wilson, Sean Gibson, Ian Stubbs and Stanley White, R.B.D.F. Floaters, Brad Cap Smith, Terry( Janelle) Culmer, Duane Chuck Mackey, Dencel Clarke, Philip Clumer, Derek Ducky J. Christie, Ed Fountain, Reymond Storr, Eugene Blue Thompson, Jonathan Hall, Mark Slimer Knowles, Greg Dunglong Burrows, Cellus Rolle, Corey the Heat Brown, Thomas Dola Williams, Alex (Monique) Haley, Renaldo Bing Russell, Tamiko (Giavanna) Gibson, Commando Security Truckers, Dozer Pros, Gurth Knowles, Kalik Intruders, R.B.D.F. Volleyball team, Elizabeth Stubbs and Family, Kenrick Paul, Tonae Rashad, Felicity Lashon, Philipha, Shena and Anthony Bethell Families, Medi Center, Dr. Nicholas Fox, PMH Dialysis Ward - Nurse Bethell, Sis Roker, Nurse Smith, Nurse Delva, Nurse Maureen Madre, Nurse Turnquest, Nurse McKenzie, Shamar Fagan (Caregiver), Saxons Superstars Junkanoo Group, Knowles and Darville Families, Scott Family, Eldon Family, The Class of 1990 Kingsway Academy, Commando Security Family, King & Co., Providence Law, Bahamas Aquatics Federation, Mako Aquatics Club, The Original Pink Foxes and a host of other relatives and 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 10:00 a.m. until service
Funeral Service For Florine Marguerite Emmanuel, 76
a resident of Salina Point, Acklins, Bahamas and formerly of Bennical Hill, Acklins will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at Good Samaritan Kingdom Ministry, Godet Avenue off Carmichael Road, New Providence, Bahamas. Offciating will be Bishop Leroy Emmanuel assisted by other Ministers of the Gospel. Interment will follow in the Southern Cemetery, Spikenard and Cowpen Roads.
Florine was predeceased by her father: Hércules Hanna Sr.; mother: Melvina Hanna (Taylor); husband: Granville Emmanuel Sr.; dughter: Stephanie Emmanuel; sister: Martha Hanna-Rahming; brothers: Stuart and Alfred Hanna, Wellington Williams; aunt: Elizabeth Hanna-Sweeting.
She is survived by her sons: Issac (Trudy), Retired Police Offcer/Reserved Corporal3189 Elvin Emmanuel, Stephen (twin) Emmanuel, Granville Jr.; step daughter: Doris Emmanuel Johnson; daughters-in-law: Krystal Rolle- Emmanuel, Carla Saunders-Emmanuel; grandchildren: Rebecca Miller, Alecia Emmanuel; 2 great grandchildren, brothers: Lawrence and Hércules Hanna Jr.; sister-in-law: Pandora Williams; nieces and nephews: Kendall, Franklyn, Leslie, Kevin, Lloyd, Aduley, Daniel, Lawrence Jr., Lorenzo, Kenzario, Lamont, Corey, Glenroy, Kenris, Raymond, Brian Lynniskha, Yvette, Lena, Joann, Cynthia, Kathy, Rosemary, Pandora, Rochelle, Leonara, Miram, Ricardo, Rochelle Russell, Arlene Rahming, Geneva Jones; numerous great grandnieces, great grandnephews and friends including: Arthur and Monica Brown, Caffeine and Jean Jacques, Ruth Hanna-Evans, Irish, Dancy, Hattie, Wilma and Kendall
Tynes, Peggy Knowles, Mavis and Lynnette Charlton, Jelette Duncombe, Marlene Ferguson, Elesina Hanna, Doreen Gibson, Ruth Russell, family of the late Granville Emmanuel Sr., family of Jervis and Virginia Anderson, family of Dorothea Williams, Estella Hanna-Peterson, family of the late Lernis Hanna, family of the late Ivy Pearson, Carlton Strachan and family, Melincha and Gregory Emmanuel, Harvey, Alfred, Emery, Franklin Emmanuel, Stephen Rose and family, Doris Emmanuel and family, Rev. Meldeo and family, Rev. Rufus Forbes and family, Elva Lightbourne and family, Bishop Leroy, Prophetess Miriam Emmanuel, Charles Newery, The Newery family, Mark Emmanuel and family, Nicolette Jones and family, Sheila Black (Kingsley), Clementina Lightbourne and family, Jeffery and Mary Forbes, Martha Davis, Marilyn Wilson and family, Estelle Farrington, The Hanna, Heastie, Tynes, Rahming, Styles and Ingraham families, The Salina Point Community, the staff of Unity House, Dr. Hall (PMH), The Greene, Ingraham, Johnson and Clare families, the Entire community of Acklins and a host of other relatives and friends.
If your name was not mentioned please forgive us.
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 12:00 noon until service time.
Death Notice For
Deacon Kevin James Davis Sr., 68
a resident of #12 Black Fine Close, New Providence, Bahamas died at his residence on Monday, February 24, 2025.
He is survived by his wife: Angella Davis; sons: Kevin (Tia) Jr. and Keno Davis, Tiganna Beckford; daughters: Monique Davis, Karon Davis-Major, Camille DavisSingletary, Rosalie Clarke, Kaylisa DavisButler; adopted daughter: Soniqua Davis; brother: Tyrone Davis; sister: Lorranne Davis; 20 grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements will be announced a later date.
Funeral Service For
Senior Retired TCN
Marthalena Judith Minnis, 66
a resident of #54 East Avenue, New Providence, Bahamas will be held at 12:00 noon on Sunday, March 2, 2025 at Living Faith Seventh Day Adventist Church, Old Trail Road. Offciating will be Pastor Valentino M. Campbell assisted by Pastor Lynden Williams, Pastor C. Melvin Lewis and Bishop Christopher Minnis. Cremation will follow.
She is survived by her husband: Philip Knowles; daughter: Shelithia Minnis (JasonRolle); grandchildren: Sha’Kai, Shylar and J’Leesha Rolle, Joshua Collie; parents: Doralyn Hanna-Bain and Randolph Minnis (Judy); siblings: Donnalee Roberts, Pandora Moxey (Wayde), Gaylene Seymour, Kenyetta and Theodore Bain (Michelle), Michelle Collie, The Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis (Patricia), Cheryl, Cyril, Josey (Janet), Hulan (Yvonne), Percy, Bishop Christopher (Min. Melony) and Vaughn Minnis, Peggie Newbold, Barry Burrows (Delcina), Randolph Burrows (Denise), Beverley Burrows, Dr. Akin Minnis (Dr. Talietha), Bernadette Minnis, Dr. Shantel Minnis-McKinney (Dr. Kevin), Rudolph Minnis, Roya Ndimba (Bongani), Rochelle McKinney (Ricardo), Randy Minnis (Tonette), Kenva Vernessa Minnis, Randolph RoseMinnis, Kim Bain, Sidley Roberts; nieces and nephews: Tamika Roberts, Antonio Roberts (Nickara), Nikyleo Collie (Brooke), Melissa Martinez (JP Paulo), Gabriel, Dr. Mahala Moxey, Kenjenice Roker (Myron McCartney), D’Nevia Hudson (PC4358 Renaldo), Keano and Breanna Roberts, Tyla-Lien, Drew Bain, Zyelle Russell, Kennadi Bain, Zaelyn Hudson, Myraj McCartney, Shavanda, Shady, Shantell, Shackana, Huvonnya, Shaneka, Shireen, Aaliyah, Tyara, Taylor, Trinity, Malisa, Grace, Rohan, Rosalyn, Shareka, Aviyah, Anina, Alex, Dr. Jamil Minnis, Dr. Ranacko Minnis, Fredrick Jr., Hugo Sr., Stan, Akeem, Samuel, Julius, Josey Jr. Lester, Kirkwood III, Randy Jr., James, Roman, Cherika and Jed Bain, Phillipa Johson, Chrissy, Raquell, Eric and Bam Knowles, Craig, Antoine and Caleb Cooper, Johnny, Sheno and Timothy Knowles; Uncle: Ednol Collie (Gloria); Aunt: Faydora Hanna; Inlaws: Agnes Cooper, Reginald Knowles(Mary); numerous relatives including: Alexander Roberts, Denise Adderley, Council Woman Shannon Ighodaro, Keva Watson, Melvern, Demetrius Kemp, Arlett Pennerman, Daniel, Sheryann, Brent Kemp, Chief Superintendent Chrislyn Skippings, Michael, Davinci and Ednol Collie, the descendants of Austin and Louise Minnis family, Mildred Johnson and family, Patrice Scavella and family, Francis Bastian and family, Laura Forbes and family, Adelma Roache and family, Gloria Storr and family, Cyril Zeke Minnis, Denise, Verna Minnis and family, Dossiemae Rolle and family, Estelle Gibson, Ursula Rolle, Sabrina Lockhart, Norman Forbes and family, Michael
Sullivan and family, Fedner, Sandra Dorestal and family, Leeandra Wright, Shakeliah, Farry, Craig and Tia Thompson, Sherry Rolle and family, Laura and Devanti Smith, Bishop Hulan Hanna and family, Virgil family, Tamika and Eldora Goodman, Alma Clarke, Beatrice Riley, Shirley Bastian and family, Forbes family, Bastian family, Nell Dean, Agatha Williams, Arlene Ching, Edoho, Elshema Roberts, Sister Alerine Miller, Deborah Adderley, Nursing Offcer Thelma McKenzie, Karen Burrows, Nurse Pauline, Sherryann Griffth, Charles Strachan, Collean Stubbs, Sheneka Rolle, Madam Nursing President Muriel Lightbourne, Sister Coleby, Sister Novel, Mae Ferguson, Podlewski Ward family, Sandilands and Geriatrics Hospitals, Diane Cooper, Monique, Jean, Keno and Kristin Rolle and family, Meta and family, Derek, Louise Newry and family, Mary Pierre and family, Barrington Murphy, Kyle and Demetria Capron, Greta Kemp, John Roker, Carlton Patterson and family, Tony Russell, Latoya, Lashanda, Pastor Barrington Brennen and family, Pastor Valentino Campbell and family, Dr. Kenny Knowles and family, Pastor Michael, Lynn Smith, Pastor Melvin, Constance Lewis, Pastor Paul, Joan Scavella, Floyd Kemp and family, Meghan, Morgan, Myah Curry and family, Lily and Ryan Flowers, Lisa and Byron Woodside, Franklyn Brown and family, Tina Mather, Calvert, Keva, Clayton, Troyann, J’Quianne, Shanika, The Water and Sewerage Corporation staff, Dupuch Publications, Family Guardian, M&E Limited, Department of Social Services, Minnis Service Station, Bahamas Academy staff, Living Faith Church family, Maranatha Church family, Gambier Church family, Good News Church family, Bethany Church family 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 Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and at the church on Sunday from 11:00 a.m. until service time.
Death Notice For Michael Anthony Fountain Sr., 72
a resident of #36 St. Albans Drive, New Providence, Bahamas died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Tuesday, February 25, 2025.
Survived by his sons: Michael Jr. and Job Fountain; daughters: Mia Fountain-Rolle; grandchildren: Miguel Rolle, Meghyn, Maddyson and Morgan Fountain; brothers: Dennis, Kemuel, Gregory and Neil Fountain; sisters: Kim Bastain, Deidre Turnquest and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements will be announced a later date.
Funeral Service For
Funeral Service For
Derick Patrick Cleare, 66
a resident of Baillou Hill Road South, Golden Gates I, New Providence, Bahamas will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 1st, 2025 at First Baptist Church, Market Street and Coconut Grove Avenue. Offciating will be Pastor Douglas Cleare and Pastor Julian Newbold. Interment will follow in Old Trail Cemetery, Abundant Life Road.
Derick was predeceased by his parents: Samuel and Sarah Cleare; brothers: Lawrence Cleare, Joseph, Livingston and Peter Rolle; wife: Tanya Hill.
He is survived by his daughter: Sarah Hill; sons: Derick II and Samuel Cleare (Melissa Bishop Cleare); grandchildren: Tanya Lindsay, Serenity Grey-Lodge, Adriana Clear and Samiya Cleare; brothers: Douglas, Roosevelt, Bradick and William Cleare; sisters: Shiela Hyler, Louise Moss, Anne King and Virginia Egidio; brothersin-law: Geoffrey King and Allan Egidio; sisters-in-law: Beatrice, Veronica and Virginia Rolle, Sereeta and Rachael Cleare; adopted family: Dustin Bishop, Lashan Sherman, Latalia Dames, Jessica Collie, Christopher, Jason, Texas, Chrischay, Texas Jr., Jason Jr., Jalyah Tahj, Joel Thompson, Amani, Arianna and Aldrin Woodside Jr.; special friend: Nelly Thompson; nieces and nephews: Clifton, Sherelle, Kreska, Astrid, Alicia, Abdul, Rachael, Rebeca, Joshua, Karen, Lavanda, Rasha, Jamal, Wacott, Tonya, Tamika, Cameron, Eldora, Douglas Jr., Bradwick Jr., Indira, Ashley, Ashia, Stacia and Geoffrey Jr. and a host of other relatives and 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 until 5:00 p.m. and at the church on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until service time.
Janet Prenell Rigby, 58
of Pine Forest, Eight Mile Rock, Grand Bahama, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, March 1, 2025, 11:00am at Church of Christ, East Beach Drive, Freeport, Grand Bahama. Offciating will be Brother Ellison Deleveaux assisted by other ministers of the gospel. Interment will follow at Harbour West Public Cemetery.
She is survived by her son: Harrison Rigby Jr. (Quaneisha); daughter: Annastacia Rigby; mother: Ivadell Jones-Pinder; step father: Oscar Pinder; grandmother: Virgina Jones; grandson: Kasson Henfeld; granddaughters: Ariel, Hy’ley & Hay’ley Rigby; sisters: Josley Jones, Samantha Lightbourne (Michael Sr.), Janneth & Blair Morris; brothers: Charles (Anetta) Tom, Theodore (Monique), Ulrick Sr. (Lateaka) & Jeremy Jones. Dionne Wells; uncles: Amos, Michael & Darren Davis (Paulamae), Joseph Wellington, Leonard Jones; aunts: Maud & Persetta Wildgoose, Dellamae Jones, Lizerene Romer, Theresa Burrows and Paulamae Taylor; nieces: Fiona, Shanique & Nathea Jones, Brianna, Branae & Braxton Lightbourne, Wiltonique Rolle, Donisha Rollins; nephews: Cranston Charlton, TheodoreJr., Tron, Monte & Ulrick Jr. Jones, Israel Jones, Donnell Rollins, Michael Lightbourne Jr. & Eugene Poitier Jr.; cousins: Michelle, Andre & Gregory Pennerman, Renee (Kevin), Phillip Martin, Chelsea Wildgoose, Merrell & Christen Davis, Amy & Justin Davis, Eulamae Dean, Sandra, Niece, Wonnie, Meky, Shavon, Clifton, Clay, Robert & Mervin, Kelly & Christ, Michael Jr.; godchildren: James Bain III, Deasurnae Hepburn, Tonisha Been, Antonia and Antonio Prosper; other relatives and friends: Agnes DeGregory & family, Laura Davis & family, Karen Reckley & family, Lovely & family, Porsha Clintina & family, Janice & family, Clarita Rigby & family, the Pizza Hut family, Ferry House family, the KFC family, the Club Fortuna family, Sandra Rollins & family, Management & Staff of the Rand Memorial Hospital.
Viewing will be held in the “Royal Suite” at Westside Memorial Mortuary, Hanna Hill Eight Mile Rock on Friday, February 28, 2025 from 12:00noon to 6:00pm.
Funeral Services for
TAMIKA LAKISHA “Tammy” LEVARITY, 38
a resident of Palm Beach Drive, will be held at Christ Temple Church, Faith Avenue, on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Bishop Dr. David L. Braynen Sr., assisted by other Ministers of the Gospel. Cremation follows
Left to cherish her memories are her Mother: Loleta Braynen; Father: Troy Levarity; Stepmother: Gina Levarity; Grandmother: Selma Braynen; Grandfather: Authur Levarity; Son: Latario Albury; Daughter: Tamia Albury; Sisters: Taray (Toray) Levarity, Tara Levarity and Simone Brennen; Brothers: Lavasco Braynen & Lavado Braynen-Kelly. Uncles: Shannon & Ason Braynen and Marco Rolle; Aunts: Tonya Fernander, Dorish Smith (Danny Smith), Monique Farrington and Shenique Braynen; Grandaunts: Ruby Hall, Lula Hall, Eva Williams, Ismae Braynen, Ingrid Levarity, Deborah Williams-Anderson, Sheryle Thompson-Cooper, Vivenne Haynes, June Levarity and Virginia Major; Granduncles: Patrick, Rudy & Theodore Levarity, Gregory Coakley, Johnny Monpetite, Andy Lockhart, Hensel, Maxwell, Edmond, John, Bishop Dr. David L. Braynen Sr. (Geisha Braynen), Bethram and Albert Braynen. Nieces: A’nyya Joseph, Vashnique, Renae & Cataleya Braynen, Antonia and Antonique Fowler, Jakiya Braynen, Kieahja and Jaliya; Nephews: Khai and Giovanni. Cousins: Dever, Ason, Ason Jr., Ashton, Deanya, Natesha Braynen, Latoya Musgrove, Peter Braynen, Shanae Braynen, Clarabelle Dawkins, D’Jour Woodside (Chloe Woodside), Shaneice Adderley, Anwar Braynen, Deshano Braynen, Adonis Cleare Jr., Asianique and Heaven Rolle, Marco Rolle Jr., Tahi Rolle, Alexia Leslia, Judy Ferguson, Theresa Willmott, Monique Pinder Rickea Newbold. Special Friend: Gary Butler. Other Relatives & Friends including: Bertha & Bradley, Amanda, Palm Breeze Community, Golden Gates (Apollo Court) Community, C.V. Bethel class of 2004.
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
ANISHKA BONABY, 31
a resident of West Street, will be held at New Victory Church of God, Hospital Lane & John Road, on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Bishop Tavares Johnson, assisted by other Ministers of the Gospel. Private Interment.
Left to cherish her memories is her mother: Prescola Bonaby; Father: Gregory Davis, and Stepfather: Christie Marc. Two sisters: Prestige Bowe and Stanlesha Oliver. Four Brothers: Gregory Davis Jr., Christopher Bonaby, Pedro and Ped-jahro Bowe. Grandmother: Retisha Murphy. Aunts: Patricia Bain (Erskine Bain), Brenda Forbes (Frank Forbes), Karen Deveaux, Sharon Bastian, Andrea Bonaby, Makeisha Saunders, Melissa Murphy, Tammy Murphy. Grandaunts: Urdine Knowles, Elizabeth Sweeting. Uncles: Terrance Charlton (Tiny Charlton) Dedrick Ingraham, Morn Murphy, Melvin Murphy, Philip Knowles. Nephew & Nieces: Sanchez Edwards Jr., Kierra Butler and Cecilia Bain. Numerous Cousins, Other Family & Friends: Karen Greenslade & Family, Bahamar SLS Housekeeping Department, Oriel Hart & Family, Millie Bowe & Family, Fostanique Reckley & Family, Bianca King & Family, The Bain Town Community, The Grove Community and many others.
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 Services for
ADRIAN WINDSOR ALLENS, 57
a resident of Gabon Close off Hampster Road & formerly of Matthew Town, Inagua, will be held at Temple Baptist Church, Farrington Road, on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. Officiating will be Pastor Clinton Minnis, assisted by Pastor A. Geoffrey Wood & Bishop Timothy Johnson. Interment follows in Lakeview Memorial Gardens, Gladstone Road.
Left to cherish his precious memories are his wife of 31 years: Kim Allens. Daughters: Shandira, Shevante, Shanaz, Destini Allens. Step Daughter: Shenea Delancy. Grand-children: Shiloh and Leslie, Nevaeh Sands, A’mani. Step Grandchildren: Tahlia and Takai Anderson. Father-In-Law: Cecil Major (Rosemary Major). Sisters: Deidre Allen, Linda Bandelier, Larona Hield. Brothers: Roosevelt Allen and Desmond Allen. Sisters-in-law: Natasha and Kathrona Allen, Natasha, Tamara, Marsha Rolle, Mihavetzie Major, Andrea Shirley, Michelle Bogle. Brothers-in-law: Wilfred Wilson, Freeman Hield, Anthony and Michael Major. Nieces: Ashley and Demithra Rolle, Fremecia Hield, Rayalla Allen. Nephews: Christopher and Vontez Bandelier, Nehemiah and Deston Allen, Keni Rahming, Keion Stuart. Cousin: Enrique Rolle. Grand-Niece: Aiiyah Molo, Kailyn Bandelier. Grand-Nephews: Franklin Molo, Amir Rolle, Vontez Bandelier Jr. Aunts: Alfreda and Sybil Allen, Cynthia Harris. Uncle: Nelson Allen. Numerous relatives and friends Including: Pastor Clinton Minnis, Vernal and Rev. Firstina Martin, Carlon and Orinoco Bethel, Kevin Leubrunson, Reginald and Tawanna Delancy, Kenneth Cumberbatch, Rev. Dr. Charles Rolle, Sean Bethel, Peter Francis, Sam McKinney, Fredricka Winters, Sherry Benjamin, Nigel Burrows, Sonia Hinsey, Henry Adderley, Anishka Maycock, Peter Scavella, Candace Knowles, Staff of B.T.C. Perpall Tract, Hands of Life Worship Center, Class of ‘85’ G.H.S, Staff of B.C.P.O.U, The Dialysis Unit, Ocean Cay Retail Department too many 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 8:00 a.m. until service time
MARCUS WILKINSON, 75
a resident of Pinewood Gardens, will be held at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, West Street North, on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. Officiating will be Father Glen C. Nixon. Interment follows in Catholic Cemetery, Tyler Street.
Left to cherish his memories are his sons: Jonathan & Jamal Wilkinson & Kelsie Allen; daughter: Rose AllenPena; grandchildren: Samantha Nairn of Baltimore, Raquel Allen of Forth worth, Texas & Mark Wilkinson Jr.; sisters: Delores Dean Delancy & Matilda Clarke; nephews: Demetrius (Patricia) and William (Dorissa) Delancy; nieces: Monalisa McPhee, Diasti Delancy, Monique Bethel & Shenique Bethel; numerous grand nieces & nephews; caretakers & cousins: Jestina & Earlamae Smith, Lavanda Adderley, Cheryl, Regina, Maxine, Calvin, Ricardo & Stanley; numerous other relatives & friends including: Henry & Gerald Dean & family, (Claudie) Wilkinson family, Rupert Dean Lane community, the Lamm family, McKinney family, Rolle family, Mr. Llewellyn Astwood Sr., Mr. Herbert Grant & family, Ms. Mary Armbrister, Llewellyn Jr. & Laron Astwood, Doyle Bethel, Oscar Woodside, David Basden, Sinclair Higgs, Demont Charlow, Leonardo Knowles, Claude St. Gerard, Rotajh Moss, Drew Rolle, Albert Braynen, Marlo Gardiner, Jayson Lewis, Frank Cooper, Chris Tucker, Locksley Brown, Terry Thompson, Vaughn O. Jones, Alfred Dawkins, Stephen Allen, Leola Rolle, Inez Smith, Vernita Allen-Major, the late Cynthia Seymour family, Joel (Junior) Higgs & family, the Duncombe family, Princess Margaret Hospital family, St. Francis Xavier Cathedral family, the Officers & Members of the Bahamas Funeral Directors & Embalmers Association, the entire Demeritte’s Funeral Home family, & the entire community of Funeral Service Practitioners.
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.
Death Notices for KEITH JOSEPH ADDERLEY, 53
a resident of Pantry Ave., Coconut Grove & formerly of Simms, Long Island, died at PMH on Friday, February 14, 2025.
He is survived by his wife: Judith Maria Adderley; 1 son: Joshua Adderley; 1 daughter: Keirra Batbara Adderley; 1 stepdaughter: Tatirque Richards; brothers: Charles, Samuel, Albert Jr., Rupert, Jerry Sr. & Shawn Adderley; numerous nieces & nephews & a host of other relatives & friends
Funeral arrangements will be announced later
RAY LEVARITY MURPHY, 63
a resident of Florida Court & formerly of Mayguana, died at PMH on February 18, 2025.
He is survived by his wife: Linda HallMurphy; 3 sons: Anthony Murphy, Ray Murphy & Nehemiah Poitier; 8 grandchildren: Sharay Murphy, Cassidy, Caley, Daneah, Nehemiah Jr., & Zineh Poitier, LeroyLookie Jr. & Mikquell Dawkins; 1 daughterin-law: Crystal Poitier; 1 brother: Rodrick Murphy; 6 sisters: Virginia Murphy, Ethattiemae Flowers, Frankiemae Moss, Florence Roberts, Elizabeth Murphy & Alice Collie; & a host of other relatives & friends.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Funeral Service For
Olive Butler, 68 affectionately called “Oli”
of Malcolm Road East, New Providence, Bahamas will be held at The New Lively Hope Baptist Church on Jerome Avenue and Chesapeake Road on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. Offciating will be Bishop Stefan Russell assisted by Bishop Thomas Nottage, Apostle Michael Francois, Elder Trudy Kelvin and Pastor Christabell Forbes. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Gardens Cemetery, Woodlawn Drive, Soldier Road.
Her charismatic and joyful spirit will forever linger in the hearts of her husband: Retired Chief Inspector Eugene Butler Sr.; sons: Preston Johnson Jr., Latherio Johnson, Eugene Butler Jr. and Gino Butler; daughters: Pastor Marilyn North, Yvette Johnson, and Crystal Butler; son-in-law: Pastor Lavardo North; daughters-in-law: Mercedes Johnson and Sabrina Johnson; grandchildren: Andre and Alexander Smith, Quincy McGregor, Sherman Turner, Antonique Lightbourne, Paul Evans Jr., Caleb North, James, Bethany, Dikachi, Sarafna, Ashanti, Kendrick, Aranaha, Jeremiah, and Hezekiah Johnson, Jose Santiago, Nelson and Skye Marquez, Alessandra and Derek Garcia, Brittani and James Hall, Cordero Miller, Eric and Blair King, John Campbell, Latoya and Tavara Clarke, Christin and Christina Thompson and Eugena Butler; great grandchildren: Kendall Andrews, Alexander Williams, Joshua Johnson, Kraven Fowler Jr., Ericka Johnson, Ezekiel, James Jr. and Janessa Hall, Miracle King, Alexa Miller and Genesis Garcia; brother: Attorney Joseph Moxey I; sisters: Angela Taylor, Laverne Moxey-Wilkinson, Corene Moxey, and Ingrid Chin; brothers-in-law: Kevin Butler, Marco Butler, Perry Butler, Joseph Carey, and Sergio Henfeld; sisters-in-law: Janis Moncur-Butler, Denise Butler-Carey, Darnell Henfeld, Lisa Smith, Marthanise Butler, Latisha Butler and Markell Butler; numerous nephews and nieces including: Kirk and Rose Tinker, Wayne Sr. and Pamela Williams, Ismaralda Williams, Nicota and Nixon Cabrera, Joekeisha Brown, Nyoschi Brown, Alison and Desmond Grant, Tanjanaika and Derek Woodham, Toni Butler, Heather Goodman, Magan, Sebastian, Angel and Jeremiah Butler, Dr. Lonelle Butler, Larissa and Dion Delancy, Uri Butler, Senior ACP Dwight and Susan Adderley, Ramado Adderley, Trinnice and Ransford Evans, Tristan Orlando, Thaao Adderley, Bentley Johnson, Charrice Johnson, Lisa Gibson, Vokia and Emmett Gunter, Latrice Rolle, Deangelo and Rafael Valdes, Harold Jr., Harolyn, and Harriet Taylor, Lakito Morley, Dr. Terez and Denrick Knowles, Dominique and Olivia Nairn, Bradley Nairn, Sgt. Brian and Annalea Moss, Matthew Moxey, Teleo and Shelakh Williams, Leeah Thurston, Michaela Chin, Krysta, Dr. Symone, and Brittnee Moxey, Joseph II and Meghan Moxey, Avery, Caleb, Asha and Raven Moxey, Joenise and John Marshall, Johanna and Cardinal Rolle, Joelle Carey, Valentino and Shenez Carey, Jonta and Latwone Sands, Shaniqua, John and Jonathan Winder, Livingston and Shakkiah Miller, Shavonya, Sharnice and Darnello Rolle, Jermaine and Danielle Smith, Alicia, Jamal, Jeron and Maria Smith, Marco Jr., Markell, Martisha, and Elvis Butler, Gabriella Storr, Latario Miller, Kevenette and Eddesha Butler, Akeem Mackey, and Perry Butler Jr. and Maranda Kerr, Daevorn Treco, Daveatte Hutcheson and Candice Rollins; other relatives and close friends including: Janet Rolle, Sharon Rolle, Melverne and Sydney Sweeting, Genese and Sarah Rolle, Clemma and Willie Bain, Catherine Johnson, Nadina Johnson, Sherrell Wright, Wendall and Estella Pratt, Daveann Johnson, Kenneth Sweeting, Yvonne Rigby, Albertha Field, Althea and Winston Ferguson, Delores and Charles Greene, John and Cherylann Johnson, Patrick and Tessier Johnson, Mabel Newton, Portia and Cessel Taylor, Margaret Gibson, V. Brown and Tesha Williams, Quincy McGregor Sr., Cynthia Bastian, the Dames Family and the Morley Family. Oli’s love and laughter touched too many to mention. If your name was not listed, please know that it was not intentional.
Friends may pay their respects at Legacy Memorial Mortuary, Mount Royal Plaza, Mount Royal Avenue on Friday, February 28, 2025 from 10:00a.m. until 5:00p.m. and on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at the church from 10:00 a.m. until service time.
Soimene Victor, 65
a resident of Infant View Road, Nassau Street, New Providence, Bahamas and formely of Anse-a-Foleur, Haiti died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Sunday, February 23rd, 2025.
She is survived by her daughters: Shanika ,Natasha, Roseline Victor and Angela Cherelus; grandchildren: Antoneko, Lavano, Shanique, Siah, Ebony Cooper Nashawn, Nashay, Burrows Shaquil, Ashton Joseph, Sky Blanchard; siblings: Paulete, Angelia Philoclex, Sovere, Osoncki Victor; niece: Yvonne Paul, and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Rest On Funeral Chapel Limited.
Death Notices For
Prescod
Jean-Francois, 41
a resident of Step Street, Fox-Hill, New Providence, Bahamas died at his resisdence on Wednesday, February 19th, 2025.
He is survied by his mother: Ann Rose Gedeon; father: Derelien Jean-Francois; brother: Walkins Jean-Francois and Jacob Jean-Francois; sister: Lisa Jean-Francois, and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Rest On Funeral Chapel Limited.
a resident of Wulff Road, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly of Gros-Morne, Haiti died at Resisdence on Thursday, February 13th, 2025.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Rest On Funeral Chapel Limited.
Johnson Joseph, 38
Celebration Service For
Mr. Charles Lester Storr, 73 (Taxi #1109)
died on Friday, February 7th, 2025 will be held at Living Waters Kingdon Ministries, Warren Street, Oaks Field, New Providence, Bahamas on Saturday, 1st March, 2025 at 11:00am. Offciating will be Apostle Dr. Carlos Reid assisted by Pastor Keith Gray Bishop Roy Burrows. Cremation will follow.
Left to cherish his memories are his wife: Thelma Storr; children: Ryan Storr ( Leneka), Norman Seymour (Sophie), Pastor Tiffany Reid (Dr. Carlos) and Stacia Bowe; grandchildren: Ryan O. Sheqwan & Rashawne Storr, Destini Reid, Aaliyah & Ayeisha Seymour; great grandchildren: Skylah & Serriah Storr; brothers: Herchell (Patricia) and Gregory Storr; sisters: Mae Butler ( Ulrick), Portia Jones and Loretta Storr; nieces: Opal (Travis), Shanqua (Wilson), Cinderean (Timothy), Marilyn (Tony), Emernique, Kristel, Tania, Lorraine (Raymond), Patrika, Sharleah, Brittney, Barbara (Barry), Rebecca ( Denzel), Charlene, Charmaine, Vernita, Glenda, Samantha, Elvoin, Martha and Thomasina Smith; nephews: Sam, Anwar, Wilton, Johnathan Ash (Tessa), Terrence Storr (Michelle), Troy Storr (Lisa), Dorio & Wayne Storr and Andrew Stuart, Alphege Butler (Darlene), Salathiel Butler (Ivy), Corporal Antonio (Tamika), Sargent Warren (Tamara), Chavaro, Deangelo, Marlon, Camrone, Alore, Lawrence, Corone; brothers-in-law: Vincent McKinney and Phillip Seymour, David and Elvis Demeritte; sister-in-law: Christine Thompson and Val Seymour; numerous other relatives and friends including: P. Rolle, Kevin Rolle, Leo Woods, Mackey, Nevilla, Byron, Scott Ferguson, Leroy Rolle, Donovann Cloare, S. Clarke, Judy Davis, Micheal Hopkins, Gary Moss, Ida Symonette, Danario Davis, Elnor Vangie, Samba, Evangelist Barbara Nixon, Minister Theresa Ramsey, Alrick Dorsette, Haymon Wright, Clare, Everette Mackey, Fisher, Tyrone, Kelly, Roy Burrows and Family,Theresa Ramsey, Sharon Clarke, ANtonia Woodside, Michael McKenzie, Donna Simmons, Ottessa McKinney, Latoysa Major, Mandica Forbes, Kevamae Darling & Family, The Ford Family, The Storr family, The Fernander Family, The Kingdom Summit Ministries,The Walker Family, The Gambier Crew, The Williams Family, Ben Glinton Tx 8, Sidney Mackey Tx 1364, Charles Rolle Taxi 871, Veronica Munroe Tx 1199, Dino Francis Tx 1081, Joseph Johnson Tx 1830, Theophilus Rolle Tx 137 and Martin Flowers Tx 905/1778, Mussie Tx 173.
Relatives and Friends may pay their last respects at Serenity Funeral Home and Crematorium on Friday from 12:00noon to 5:00pm and at the church on Saturday from 9:30am until service time.
Where the Name is service and your loved ones ours.
Sherwin says "Find Me Here"
Bahamian gospel artist Sherwin Gardner is set to launch his newest album Find Me Here in a special concert tonight.
Sherwin will be joined by Positive, Kateri, Kerlontae Gavin Sade S and Colyn Kristopher.
The concert will take at Bahamas Harvest Church at 7pm, tickets are $45. Tickets are available on Aliv Events, sherwingardner.com or from the church.
The singer is also celebrating ten nominations for the Marlin Awards including:
Outstanding adapted recording male
Outstanding Afro Pop recording duo or group (with Colyn Kristopher)
Outstanding Afro Pop recording male
Outstanding Caribbean Pop recording duo or group with Colyn Kristopher
Outstanding Carribean pop recording male
Outstanding Contemporary vocal performance duo or group with Colyn Kristopher
Outstanding Inspirational Recording duo or group with Colyn Kristopher
Outstanding producer
Outstanding Song
The Caribbean Gospel Music Marlin Awards was launched in 1996 by recording artist, radio personality and media executive Kevin Harris. The awards were first known as the Bahamian Gospel Music Marlin Awards and were established to recognise outstanding achievement in Bahamian Gospel Music from 1996 to 2000.
In the year 2000, the awards were expanded to include eight Caribbean Gospel categories and in 2002 the awards evolved even further to incorporate other styles of Caribbean Gospel Music and were subsequently rebranded the Caribbean Gospel Music Marlin Awards. Awards are distributed in over 40 categories including New Artist of the Year, Song of the Year and Album of the Year. There are also a number of special awards including the President’s Award and the Lifetime Achievement Award.
The 29th anniversary of the Caribbean Gospel Music Marlin Awards will take place during Marlin Awards Weekend on July 4-6, 2025.
Spiritual food
By JEFFARAH GIBSON Tribune Features Writer jgibson@tribunemedia.net
THEpopular phrase you are what you eat not only applies to that which is physical, but also to that which is spiritual. Just like food gives strength, so does the word of God, as long as believers constantly feed their soul with in order to maintain spiritual health.
Reading and listening to the Word, as well as meditating and speaking scriptures are all ways to feed the soul. In fact, Proverbs 4:20-21 outlines exactly how Christians are to feed their souls. It states “My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings, Let them not depart from thine eyes; keep them in the midst of thine heart."
Keeping the word of God in one's heart is important for the spiritual growth of any Christian," Shannon Russell, methodist follower, told Tribune Religion.
"I put on the whole armour of God every day. And the only way I can do that is by equipping myself. I set aside time to read my bible every morning. I find when I do that, I am prepared to take on the world. If I miss a day and did not get the opportunity to read the word, I feel hungry, hungry for the word," she said.
When one's focus is directed to what God and his word, they are better able to defeat the devil when he attempts to wage war in the mind Charlene told Tribune Religion.
"The devil will wage a minuteby-minute fight with you. Many people do not realise that Satan is the unseen enemy and he attacks us in our mind. When God tells us to keep our eyes on the word, he said so because it is our weapon against Satan. We cannot fight without the word. Christians who do not read their bible or do not go to church to at least hear something, will always be caught off guard and ill-prepared when the devil picks a fight," said Charlene Mortimer, a Baptist follower.
“I put on the whole armour of God every day. And the only way I can do that is by equipping myself. I set aside time to read my bible every morning. I find when I do that, I am prepared to take on the world. If I miss a day and did not get the opportunity to read the word, I feel hungry, hungry for the word.”
Shannon Russell
"The more we focus on God’s word, the more we will desire it and the more rapidly we will see spiritual growth and development taking place in our lives. My spirit needs strength to overcome everything in the world," she said.
Jason Bascom, a born-again believer told Tribune Religion the Bible is not just a book of rules, but is a reflection of what the lives of Christians should look like.
"I will not go one day without keeping the word in the front of my eyes. I need it every day because I have now come to understand that if I am going to be successful, I need to make I have to know what the word of God says about my success. I put scripture on my refrigerator, I keep them on my desk at work, I store them in my phone just so I can keep them in the front of my eyes," he said.
Church hosts marriage conference
New Bethlehem Baptist Church held its fourth annual marriage conference last weekend.
The three-day event, from Friday to Sunday, was held at the church's Independence Drive location. The host pastor was Rev Tyrone A Laing, while Marriage in Action directors were Dec Huden and Rev Christine Johnson, and Dec Dwight and evantelist Laverne Charlow.
Past Marvin Gibson was the speaker on Friday night, giving his personal testimonies about the experiences he and his wife, Dr Tamalia Gibson, went through as newlyweds, as well as health challenges, miscarriages and more. He said their adversities allowed them to become even closer and more in love with one another.
On Saturday morning, breakfast was followed by a panel discussion featuring five married couples taking a deep dive into the marital vows. It included Dec Huden and Rev Christine Johnson, Deacon Gregory and Deacon Patrice Bodie, Rev Derek and Sis Patrice Munroe, Deacon Dwight and evangelist Laverne Charlow, and Deacon Kendrick and Sis Pearline Williams.
A vow renewal service was held on Sunday morning, with speaker and officiant Apostle Dr Sterling McPhee Sr, pastor, Jubilee Christian Ministries International. Dr McPhee reminded husbands they are the head, and God is holding them accountable for their family.
The charge to the couples was given by Bishop Darrin Woods, pastor, New Good Will Church of God. He said woman was made from the rib of man. She should be considered as “Prime Rib” and therefore treated accordingly.
PASTOR Rev Tyrone A Laing and his wife Mother Cheryl A Laing. JOHN and Elcithmae Mackey Celebrating 53 years.
REVEREND Bernal and Deacon Rosemary Bullard Celebrating 19 years.
Pope Francis shows further slight improvement as he battles pneumonia
By NICOLE WINFIELD, TRISHA THOMAS and SILVIA STELLACCI Associated Press
POPE Francis has shown further slight improvement as he battles double pneumonia, but doctors said Wednesday his prognosis is still guarded.
A chest CT scan taken on Tuesday evening showed the "normal evolution" of an infection as it is being treated, the Vatican said in its late update. The 88-year-old pope, who had part of one lung removed as a young man, is still receiving high flows of supplemental oxygen but hasn't had any more respiratory crises since Saturday.
Blood tests, which had shown some low platelet counts and anemia, have confirmed an improvement and the slight kidney insufficiency detected a few days ago has receded, the statement said.
Francis is continuing to receive respiratory physiotherapy, the statement said. It was the first time the Vatican has confirmed Francis was receiving physiotherapy to help him expel fluid from his lungs.
A complex lung infection has kept the 88-year-old pope hospitalised in critical condition since Febuary 14. Francis has chronic lung disease and was admitted to Rome's Gemelli hospital after a bout of bronchitis worsened. While doctors didn't repeat that he was in critical condition in Wednesday's update, as they have in recent days, they said his prognosis remained guarded, meaning he wasn't out of danger.
The pope resumed work in the afternoon from
his hospital room, after receiving the Eucharist in the morning. And in a sign the Holy See machinery was grinding on, the Vatican announced he had appointed four new bishops and approved the creation of a new fundraising initiative to encourage donations to the Holy See, which has been enduring a financial crisis for years. Francis likely approved the bishop appointments awhile back and the new norms for the fundraising entity were approved February 11, before he was hospitalized. But the announcements made them official and suggested Francis was still very much in charge and governing.
If he were to look out the hospital window from the 10th floor, he
might see that a steady stream of well-wishers are lighting candles and leaving him balloons and get-well cards at the statue of St John Paul II near the Gemelli entrance. It has become something of a makeshift pilgrimage destination, especially for church groups in town for the Vatican's Holy Year.
On Wednesday, Bishop Gerardo Villalonga from Menorca, Spain led a group of 50 pilgrims to the site, saying they wanted to be as close to him as possible.
"Because when a family has someone who is sick it is very important that they are surrounded, it is necessary that everyone is near to them, and all the people of God are close the pope," he said.
At dusk, trumpeter Felice Carella and singer Davide Capuano serenaded the pope with a rendition of Schubert's Ave Maria under his window.
"For me this is not a simple song, this is a big prayer for the pope so that he will better," Capuano said. "These are terrible days and I hope the whole world can pray together with us."
Cardinal Re picked to lead prayer vigil on Wednesday
The dean of the College of Cardinals, meanwhile, was designated to lead the Vatican's prayer vigil in St. Peter's Square on Wednesday night, thrusting a key figure in a future possible conclave into the spotlight. Francis recently extended the
term of Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, 91, keeping him in the important job rather than naming someone new.
As is now popularly known thanks to the Oscar-nominated film "Conclave," the dean is a key point of reference for cardinals. He presides over a papal funeral and organises the conclave to elect a new pope.
From 2000-2010, Re was prefect of the Vatican's congregation for bishops, one of the most powerful and influential positions in the Holy See. Francis made him dean in 2020 and confirmed him in the job in January despite the expiration of his fiveyear term.
The faithful from Francis' homeland, meanwhile, gathered in the Argentine
church of Rome for a special Mass presided over by Cardinal Baldassarre Reina, the pope's vicar for Rome. Reina also celebrated the lunchtime Mass on Wednesday at Gemelli to pray for Francis.
Sister Nilda Trejo, an Argentine nun, said that she knew Francis' health has always been delicate, with problems breathing and speaking loudly, and that's why she always prayed for him.
"We knew that he often found it difficult," she said. "In fact, you see that at the beginning of Mass, the microphone always has to be turned up because he has a bit of trouble. But he always spoke to the people. To the heart of the people."
CANDLES and flowers for Pope Francis are seen at the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic, in Rome, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025 where Pope Francis is hospitalised since Friday, Feb. 14.
Photo:Alessandra Tarantino/AP
The Greatest Love Story
By ALESHA CADET Tribune Features Reporter acadet@tribunemedia.net
VALENTINE'S
Day has passed, with all of its romantic gestures— flowers, chocolates, and heartfelt words of affection.
Many agree that beyond the roses and candlelit dinners lies the greatest love story ever told: God’s unconditional love for humanity. Unlike earthly love, which can be fleeting, God’s love is eternal, unwavering, and sacrificial.
For local believers, understanding and embracing this divine love is life-changing. It serves as the foundation for all other relationships and provides peace in a world where love often feels conditional.
The Bible is filled with reminders of God’s immeasurable love.
One of the most well-known verses, John 3:16, declares, “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”
This verse captures the essence of divine love, one that is selfless, sacrificial, and available to all.
For Crystal Gibson, this verse holds a special place in her heart. “When I think about love, I don’t just think about emotions, I think about action. God didn’t just say He loved us; He proved it by sending Jesus to
die for our sins. That’s love in its purest form,” she said.
Crystal emphasised that unlike human love, which often comes with conditions, God’s love is freely given. “Even when we mess up, His love doesn’t waver. That’s a kind of love you can build your life on,” she said.
Many people go through life feeling unloved, unworthy, or forgotten. But there are countless scriptures that reassures us that God’s love is a healing force. For example, Romans 5:8 states, “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”
Jasmine Saunders, another Bahamian woman, shared how understanding God’s love helped her through a difficult season.
“I struggled with feelings of rejection for years. I thought I had to prove myself worthy of love. But when I started
“When I think about love, I don’t just think about emotions, I think about action. God didn’t just say He loved us; He proved it by sending Jesus to die for our sins. That’s love in its purest form.”
Crystal Gibson
studying scripture, I realised that God loved me even in my brokenness. I didn’t have to earn it, I just had to accept it. When you know how deeply you are loved by God, you stop chasing after people who don’t value you. You start setting standards based on how He sees you,” said Jasmine. Lastly, we have scriptures that speak on how God’s love
doesn’t just transform us, it calls us to extend love to others. In Matthew 22:37-39, Jesus commands us to “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. Love your neighbor as yourself.”
For Andre Taylor, a youth mentor, this verse is a daily reminder. “God’s love isn’t just meant to be received; it’s meant to be shared. If we say we love God, but we don’t show love to others, whether it’s kindness, forgiveness, or compassion, then we’ve missed the point.”
Andre believes that showing love doesn’t have to be complicated. He said it’s in the small things like checking in on someone, praying for a friend, being patient when someone wrongs you. Love isn’t just a feeling; it’s a choice.