04232020 OBITUARIES AND RELIGION

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Thursday, April 23, 2020

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II MMMMMM of A loving husband, father and grandfather, brother and friend.

Mr. Kendrick Williams February 20th 1931 - April 24th 2012

From Wife Daisy, children Darius and Penelope, grands, siblings, family and friends.

FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS

As we love you, so we miss you. In our memory you are always near.

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Private Funeral Service for MICHELLE PATRICE BUTLER, 59 of Sheila’s Court, Sandilands Village will be held on Friday April 24th, 2020. at the graveside at St. Anslem Catholic Church Cemetery, Fox Hill Road.

Officiating will be Fr. Noel Clarke and Deacon Ricardo Demeritte.

In compliance with current Government regulations, attendance is limited to ten (10) family members.

Left to cherish her fond memories are her Husband: Anthony Joseph Butler; Children: Anthia Ja-Nae, Anthony Jamaal, Ashley Jade and Ashton Jyles Butler; Sisters: Doreen Rolle (Salu Lobo); Bernadette Rolle-Major; Thomasine “Ida” Wilson; Deborah Dillet (Foster); Pauline Dawkins (Eric); Dr. Bridgette and Dr. Sophia Rolle; Brothers: Theodore Rolle; Lendevenchi “Lenny” Rolle; In-Laws: Dayrrl Butler (Marva); Emily Lockhart (Milford); Christine Butler; Jerry Butler (Georgette); Louis Butler Jr. (Angela); Aunts: Elder Delores Davis-Knowles; Theresa Sampson; Patricia Nixon; Beverley Evans; Uncles: Bishop Frederick Newchurch (Maryann); Kenneth Herrious Sr.; Wendell and Alvin Johnson; Nieces: Asia Rolle; Avrey Wilson; Krystal and Keri Dillet; Holli and Paige Dawkins; Eboni Adderley; Kazia and Kristen Rolle; Kiyata Branker; Dawn Butler; Darlene Thompson; Alyssa Butler; Kristen Bunch; Asia Butler; Antonia Ferguson; Nephews: Blair Major; Kyle Dillet; Asean Wilson; Eric Dawkins Jr.; Sy Laroda; Dane, Marc (Christy) and Dayrrl “Dale” Butler Jr.; Emile and Elwin Lockhart; Jerry Butler Jr.; Jamal Miller and Alexander Butler; Cousins: Bridgette Smith (Glen); Dwight Newchurch of Freeport, Grand Bahama (Yvette), Pastor Audric Newchurch of McDonough, Georgia (Pastor Geraldine), Pastor Da’Niel Marble of Prairie, Mississippi (Rommie), Nicova Jones of Jonesboro, Georgia (Carlton) and Jodie Burrows of Freeport, Grand Bahama; Shane Newchurch (Gaynell); Glenn Herrious of New York; Valerie Curling of New York, Tracey Clemons of Washington DC, Neville and Keith Sampson of New York and California; Barbara Brown (Victor), Phoebe King, Joey, Wendy, Philip, Philippa and Darryl Nixon; Birgitha Moxey (James), Baldwin (Angela) and Brent Evans (Milly); Akema Johnson; Jevon Saunders of Florida (Erin); Rod Johnson of Florida; Kermit, Keith, Della & Ricardo Rolle; Extended Family: Ursil and Jermaine Fritz and Family; Joann Fritz-Creary and Family; Michelle and Daisy Bowleg and family of Nicholl’s Town, Andros; Sandra Olander (Wellington) and family; Beverly Edwards of Atlanta Georgia; Ella Mae Flemming (Clarence) and family of Vero Beach; Nathalie Comas (Ted) and family of Baltimore; Aaron, Chester, Tara and Anjelica Gonzalez of New York; Linda Bain-Miller, Nathalie Bain-Hall, Angela Bain-Rolle, Tyrone Bain of New York, Samuel, Nathaniel, Willie, Gary and Stephanie Bain; Judy Dawkins and family; Cassine Grant-Kinnear and family; Rhodriguez King and family; Ivan King and family; Clarenda King and family; Hubert Ferguson of Deltona Beach, Florida; Wilma Davis-Marshall and Family; Gloria Briggs and Family of New Jersey; Godchildren: Kristy Kemp; Simone Sweeting-Smith; Tariq Kelly; Bernique Pople; Warnika Brown; Jenae Fritz; Whitney Demeritte; Lifelong Friends: Susan Bain and Family; Alma and Everette Sweeting and Family; Donna Grant and Family; Lambert Longley and Family; Stuart and Allison Kelly and Family; Beverley, Shelly, Karen, Peggy, Perry and Terry Archer; Wayne and Marion Edgecombe and Family; Debbie Williams and Cyndi Williams-Rahming; Kenneth Culmer and Family of Eleuthera; Lisa Sawyer-McCartney; Danny Knowles and Family; Hope

Shelly-Ann Sawyer-Ratcliffe and Family; Debra Rolle and Family; Betty Moss and Family; Sandra Gibson and Family; Nicola “Nicki” Dawkins and Family; David and Tonia Maynard and Family; Obi Pindling and Family; Vaughn Albury and Family; Judy Davis and Family; Jay Sargeant and Family; Jackie and Vianney Joannette of Quebec; Michelle and Gary Lightbourne and Family of Tampa; Mark and Robyn Sieron of Jacksonville; Other relatives and friends: Herman and Lillian Perry of Daytona Beach; Carol and Willie Smith of Atlanta; Kim and Mona Barr of Atlanta; Charles (Chucky) Barr of Miami; Barbara Ferguson, Patricia Knowles, Claudine Stubbs (Jerry), Tyrone (Sharon), Deon and Anthony Miller; Godwin and Michelle Cargill and Family, Maria Butler and Family; Hubert and Roxanne Chipman and Family; Joseph and Terez Curry and Family; Clarence Ferguson and family; Essie Ferguson & family; Lydia Ferguson and Family; Marcia and Brian Gibson and Family; Dwight and Jacinta Higgs and Family; Effie Higgs and Family; Kerry Higgs and Family; Veronica Hutchinson and Family; Sheila Knowles and Family; Sheldon Maycock and Family; Yolanda Miller and Family; Edgar and Remilda Moxey and Family; Joy and Michael Smith and Family; Philip and Sharlamae Stubbs and Family; Jerry and Carmelita Treco and Family; Maria Hepburn and Family; Bursil and Deidre Woods and Family; Chavasse Turnquest & Family; Stanton “Ricky” Chea and Family, Wellington and Patrice Chea and Family; Deanza and Edrice Cunningham and Family; Anthony and Dale Woodside and Family, Roscoe Davis and Family of New Jersey; Kathy Davis-Ingraham and Family; David Rose of Jamaica; Alphena Hall of Jamaica; the Adderley family; the Bailey family; the Edgecombe family; the Morrison family; Dr. Ricky Davis (Sophia); Godfrey Eneas; Jonelle Gardiner; Elaine Major; Caroline Saunders; Nickeil Davis and Family; Vanessa Clarke; Cimonne (Larry) Davis and Family; Kelley (Serge) Ntabona and Family; Alexandria Dames and Family; Candace and Garvin Newball and Family; Tavares Clarke; The Sawyer Family; Jenny and Javari Southard; Jeffrey Rodgers Jr.; Trevino “Gizzy” Thompson and Family; Tyrea Palmer and Family; Kyle Munroe and Family; Alicia-Marie Thompson and Family; Anthaya Rolle and Family; Amber and Ariel Weech and Family; Terrell Tinker and Family; Theodore Sweeting Jr. and Family; Deshaun Woods; Bradley Outten and Family; Ashton and Aaron Chandler; the Management and Staff of Family Guardian; the Management and Staff of Fingertips Beauty Salon; the Management and Staff of Rolle’s Auto Parts; The Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations (BAAAs); Algernon Cargill and the Bahamas Swimming Federation (BSF); the Junior Baseball League of Nassau (JBLN); David and Laura Charlton and the Star Trackers Club; the Shell Saxons Superstars; The Government High School (GHS) Class of 1977; the St. Augustine’s College Classes of 1977, 2003 and 2005; the Bolles School Classes of 2010 and 2014; the Management and Associates of Baha Mar Resort & Casino; the Management and Associates of Rosewood; the Pilot Club of Nassau; Dr. Anita Brown and Family; Dr. Don Deveaux and Dr. Neil Parker and the Management and Staff of Oaktree Medical; Dr. Luis Del Pozo; Dr. Charles Osazuwa and the Management and Staff of Seagrapes Medical Center; Dr. John Rodgers and the Management and Staff of Bahamas Vision Center; the Doctors and Nurses of Doctor’s Hospital and Princess Margaret Hospital; The Hon. Hubert Minnis and Family; The Hon. Phillip Brave Davis and Family; The Hon. Fred Mitchell; The Most Reverend Patrick Pinder; Fr. Noel Clarke, Deacon Ricardo Demeritte, Fr. Junior Calixte, the pastoral office of St. Anselm’s Catholic Church and its members and the entire Fox Hill Community. Michelle had so many family members and friends, that we may have inadvertently left your name out, and if so, we do humbly apologize.

There will be a live stream of the service on the Facebook pages of Michelle P. Butler and Anthia J. Butler.

Friends may pay their last respects at Bethel Brothers Morticians & Crematorium, #44 Nassau Street on Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

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Private Funeral Service for of Eleuthera Drive, Yamacraw Estates, will be held on Friday, April 24th, 2020, at the graveside at Western Cemetery, Nassau Street. Officiating will be Pastor Mario Moxey.

Strachan and the staff of Javon Medical, Dr. Charles Osazuwa and staff of Seagrapes Medical Center, Mrs. Vernell Albury, Altamese Dewar, Suzanne Cunningham, Tremmie Thompson, Tia Knowles, Tito Collie and Family, Anthony Simms, Mrs. Matie Sears, Mr. and Mrs. Keith Davis, Ms. Rolle, Mr. and Mrs. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Bevans, Mr. and Mrs. Munroe, Mrs. Archer, Lady Caroline Simmons and family, Jonae Farrington, Aaliyah, Bahamas Harvest Church Family, Wesley Methodist Church Family, Bahamas Academy Friends and Alumni ‘95, A.F. Adderley Tigers, Less Talk More Action and 242 Sickle Cell Warriors Group.

In compliance with current Government regulations, attendance is limited to ten (10) family members.

Friends may pay their last respects at Bethel Brothers Morticians & Crematorium, #44 Nassau Street on Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

ALISA “Lisa” GERMAINE LOCKHART-JONES

Left to cherish her fond memories are her Husband: Sidney Jones; Daughters: Tatyana Collie and Sileigha Jones; Parents: Edward and Gladys Lockhart; Stepmom: Yvette Lockhart; Stepchildren: Dellarese, Monique, Stephan and Tamara; Brothers: Don Simms (Shaketra), Edward “Avery” and Avala (Krystal) Lockhart; Sisters: Pallis Lockhart and Anya Lockhart-Chase (Corey); Aunts: Shirley Solomon-Smith, Valeria Solomon, Olga Butler, Alfreda Hepburn, Wallis Carey, Stephanie Duncanson, Celeste, Marabelle and Emily Lockhart; Uncles: Hugh Solomon, Vivian and Milford Lockhart, Lionel Carey and Blythe Duncanson; Sisters-In-Law: Ella Johnson, Gloria Lightbourne, Andrea Bethel, Sandra Zarleus and Marilyn Kerr; Nieces: Kadesha, Naja and Makenzie Lockhart, Samara Simms, Sierra Boyd, Deidre, Jasmine, Pinni, Indira, Nicoya and Shatara; Nephews: Saturie and Ezekiel Chase, Zamar Boyd, Don Jr and Andin Simms, Corbin Mann, Tyrone, Ricky, Sheldon, Sergio, Shameco and Don; Cousins: Rev. Kenris Carey and family, Kevin and Constance Munnings, Audrey Deveaux, Levarity and Judy Deveaux, Earl and Barabara Deveaux, Steve and Connie Deveaux, Ashward and Deveral Ferguson and their families, Sherece Rolle and family, Odell and Simone Solomon, Laverne, Abigail, Patrice, Nicole, Traycee, Alonzo Corey, Alonzo Maxwell Butler and their families, Renathia Lockhart, Kasprintina Ellis, Fayneta, Yvette, Elliot, Vernon, Harvey, Tracy and Cassandra Lockhart and their families, Christina, AnnaRosa, Diane, Janice, Deborah, Anthea, Myrna, Nataki and Burnell and their families, Monty, Michael and Marina Ashby and their families, Sterling, Roosevelt, Craig, Edward and Charlie Lockhart and their families, Paul, Keffie-Ann, Marlene and Cyrus Miller and their families, Linda, Lingard, Lamont, Vonshaw, Miguel and Cartier Lockhart and their families, Chinyere, Amilcar and Eduardo Carey and their families, Patricia and Patrick Bosfield and family, Ricardo, Vivian Jr, Corey, Keishla and Vivianne Lockhart and their families, Beryn and Brochelle Duncanson and family, Monet, Malkia, Emile and Elvin Lockhart and their families; Host of Other Relatives and Friends including: Pastors Mario and Erica Moxey, Drs. Cyprian

DEATH NOTICES BRADLEY SHERMAN ROBERTS, 75 of Ridgeway Drive, died at his residence on Friday, April 17th, 2020.

He is survived by his wife: Alexandria Roberts; one daughter: Rhonda Roberts; one son: Kevin Roberts; mother: Alma Roberts; two grandchildren: Ethan Roberts and NyAisha Carter; three sisters: Andrea Gordon, Crystal Wildgoose and Elaine Robinson; two brothers: Perry and Leonard Roberts Jr.; two aunts: Eleanor Newbold and Una Wiggins; one uncle: Clarence Wiggins and a host of other relatives and friends.

DR. RICHARD ENCIL DEAN B.E.M., N.H., 91 of Treasure Cove and formerly of Arthur’s Town, Cat Island, died on Thursday, April 16th, 2020.

He is Survived by his wife: Iris Dean; two daughters: Min. Gillian and Tammy Dean; two sons: Apostle Ricardo and Leonardo Dean; two grandchildren: Richard and Rico Dean; two sisters: Rev’d Laura Miller and Eliza Pinder and a host of other relatives and friends.

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Funeral Service For Reservist Inspector Prince Albert Romer, affectionately called “Bump” CARLOS ALBERT LEES, 52 of Dean Street, died at Doctor’s Hospital on Monday, March 30th, 2020.

He is survived by his wife: Merveina Lees; two daughters: Cherika and Carlesha Lees; six sisters: Deborah McPhee, Arnette Lees, Sharlene Sargent, Porsha Mackey, Rita Ferguson and Theresa Hopkins; three brothers: David Lees, Franklyn Rehming and Pastor Ricardo Lees; numerous aunts, uncles and other relatives and friends.

will be held at George Town, Public Cemetery, George Town, Exuma on Friday, 24th April, 2020 at 10am. Officiating will be Deacon Kieth Moss along with other ministers of the gospel.

Left to cherished his loving memories are his children: Omar and Sheena; Three grandchildren: Ta-shant’e, Irene and Cadence; Three Sisters: Berthamae, Betty and Monique; Four brothers: Rev. Clemon Ferguson, Steven, Derek and Stanford; Nieces: Brenda, Diane, Keenan (Therrick) Sophia, Palma, (Brian) Idena, Shanika, Renyelle; Nephews: Kenric (Velma), Kevin, McDonald (Sheena) Elvis, Ashford (Jacqueline), Dax, Bradley, Xavier, Stantwon; Adopted Brothers: Stephan Hall, Alfred McPhee, Sterling March, Forbes, Tweety, Greg Beneby, Lorenza Clarke, Brad Albury, Derek Bodie, Robert Missick and Edward Munroe; Adopted Grandsons: Devante McPhee and Anthony Winder; Adopted Sisters: Amanda Robinson and Danisha Curry; Grandnieces: Lakiesha (Codero), Dyontae, Alexia, Asia, Knoii; Grandnephews: Trevor, Brendan, (Kanesha), Lexton, Ashford Jr., Jamaal, Alden, Tyler, Jasper and Bradi; Great Grand nieces: Aniya, Kiaja and Kordai; God Brothers: Ken, John, Reynard, Marlon McPhee, Clifford Strachan and Edmond Johnson; God Sisters: Shelia, Earlmae, McPhee and Edna Brown; Godchildren: Nardo and Karla McPhee, Novellette Butler, Kerrington Rolle and Stephanel Pierre; Cousins: Anthony (Latovia), Presley, Aldone (Keva), Dwayne, Evamae, Luella, Roshell, (Dion), Marva, (Nicholes) McKinney, Sharon (Whitney), Paula, Ingrid, Mazalee (Patrick) Ingrid, Judymae, Keva, Ella, Elva, Kara, Audrey (General), Yvonne, Marsha, Carey Jr, Stephanie, Julian, Clinton, Ian Bowe, (Cindy), Livingston Jr, Tammy, Kadyusa, Nathaniel, Jron and Tron, Julanda, Edsel Bowe (Michelle Bowe) and Ellington Bowe (Tiny Bowe), Corey, Aria, Sienna, Chaz, Clinique, Rev. Brown and family, Justina White and family Lowe McKenzie and family, Curling Nixon and family, Clarke family; other relatives and friends: Retired COP Commissioner Anthony Ferguson and Family, Florence Johnson and Family, Craig Rolle and Family, Ishmon Smith and family, Janetta Cooper and family, Laverne Clarke and family, Robins, Rolle and family Symonette family, the Morley family, the Moss Family, the Strachan Family, Jack Thompson, the Bethel family, Exuma Softball Association, Rolleville community, Airport Family, George Town community, Exuma Police Association, Exuma Senior High School Class of 78, Exuma International Airport (Aviation) family, George Town Community, Pastor Daniel Morley and St. John’s Baptist Church Family, Doctors and Nurses of the Exuma Healthcare Center and the entire community and The Cays

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Private Graveside Funeral Service for APPOLEAN ILUS, 85

SHIRLEY MAE ROLLE-STUART, 79

of Gamble Heights and formerly of St. Louis, Haiti, Service will be held on Monday, April 27th, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. at Lakeview Memorial Gardens, J.F.K Drive and Gladstone Roads. Officiating will be Father Reed, assisted by other Ministers of the Gospel.

of Nassau Village, will be held on Friday, April 24th, 2020 at Woodlawn Gardens, Soldier Road at 1:00 pm.

Officiating will be Pastor Wilton McKenzie assisted by other Ministers of The Gospel.

He is survived by His Wife: Mrs. Irmancia Augustin- Ilus; Three Sons: Felton Selva, David and Anthony Augustin; Six Daughters: Rosemary Selva, Paula Augustin- Timothy, Rosilyn Ilus, Martha Augustin- River, Claudette AugustinJohn, and Marienise; Numerous Grand Children, Nieces, Nephews, a host of other Relatives and Friends too numerous to mention.

She is survived by Her Husband: Horatio Stuart; One Son: Barry Stuart Sr.; Four Daughters: Betty Stubss, Michelle Coakley, Brenda Stuart and Melanie Stuart; Six Sisters: Sandra Clarke, Armenta Buttler, Sandra Rolle, Marilyn Bullard, Peggy Bethel and Dianne Rolle; Seven Brothers: Lionel and James Clarke, Leo, Felix, Wesley, Larry and Gary Rolle; One Daughter-In-Law: Gwendelyn Stuart; One Son-In-Law: James Coakley; Numerous Nieces, Nephews and a host of other Relatives and Friends, too numerous to be mentioned.

Family and Friends may pay their final respects at Evergreen Mortuary, located #44 Collins Avenue & Fifth Terrace on Friday, April, 24th, 2020 between the hours of Family and Friends may pay their final respects at 11:00 am and 1:00 pm.

Evergreen Mortuary, located #44 Collins Avenue & Fifth Terrace on Thursday, April 23rd, 2020, between the hours of 11:00 am and 2:00 pm.

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Private Funeral Service for

Death Notice for

PATRICE WILLIAMS, 58

BERDINA EDNA MULLINGS-HARVEY, 50

of Stapleton Gardens will be held at New Mount Zion of Matthew Town, Inagua, died at Doctors Hospital on Baptist Church, Baillou Hill Road on Thursday, April Monday, April 13th, 2020.

30th, 2020 at 11:00 am, Cremation will follow. Officiating will be Pastor Earl Fraizer.

She is survived by her Husband: Dale Harvey; Three Sons: Derneir Ingrahm, Diovanni and Devin Harvey; Two She is Pre- Deceased by Her Mother: Olive Delancey.

Daughters: Daleia and Diamond Harvey; Two Sisters: Beverly and Ula Mullings; Six Brothers: Edwin, Judson, Survived by Her Father: Dudley Williams; Daughter: Leopold, Dean and Jedrick Mullings and Kirk Walkine; Patrieka Young; Sisters: Ann Stuart, Mrs. Denalee Numerous Nieces and Nephews and a host of other Penn-Mackey and Michelle Delancey; Four Brothers: Relatives and Friends including; Elizabeth Doresette and Danley Flowers, Preston, Ricardo and Kelsey Delancey; Family.

Numerous Nieces and Nephews and a host of other Relatives and Friends including: Mrs. Folkes, Mr. Randy & Jacklyn, Terrance Neilly & Family, Strachan Alley Community, Nurse Allison Morrison, Nurse AndrewsSmith, Nurse Rahming and The Princess Margaret Food Services Department.

Family and Friends may pay their final respects at Evergreen Mortuary, located #44 Collins Avenue & Fifth Terrace on Wednesday, April 29th, 2020, between the hours of 11:00 am and 1:00 pm.

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Matriarch Mary Jane Brown, 77 of #2 Zinnia Street, Kennedy Subdivision who died on Monday, March 23rd, 2020 will be held on Friday, April 24th. Officiating will be Bishop Delton Fernander. Interment will be made in Woodlawn Gardens.

Left to cherish her life and memories are her Husband of 60 years: Herman Brown; Daughters: Christine Brown-Miller, Marilyn Brown, and Wendy BrownMorley; Sons: Gregory Brown and Kermit Brown; Grandchildren: Shenika (Jerveto) Mackey, Decarlo Brown, Kristal, Tamara, Ashley, and Orthnell Miller, Olaniyi and Ofemi Jimoh of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida; Azaria, Johnette, and Justin Brown, Danielle Brown-Bodie (Kenton) Deja Brown, Brickell, Angel, and Michael Morley, Jr.; Great-Grandchildren: Tanarje Brown, Marcus and Treveto Mackey, Sharad Cleare, Jayden Miller, Kenzo and Tamari Cleare; Daughters-in-law: Donnel Brown and Patricia Sandra Brown; Sons-in-law: Michael Morley Sr. and Akie Miller; Sister: Helen Clarke-Coverley; Brother: Gordon Sturrup Sr.; Sisters-in-law: Aldora Curtis (Eric Curtis), Nathalee Sturrup, and Doris Sturrup; Nieces: Cislynn (Pedro) Stuart, Christina (Percy) King, Cherise Clarke, Deborah, Denise, Thina, Rochelle, and Bridgette (Andrew) McPhee, Shenna Sturrup, Barbie Nieves, Patrice (Whitney) Flowers, Claudelle Griffin, Erica (Theodore) Bethel, Alvina Griffin, Shakera Gibson, Daleshantae and Davontae Patton, Brittney Stuart, Opal and Monakel Farquharson, Diraneka, Tommika and Johnasia; Nephews: Cornell (Clever) Clarke, Ricardo Farquharson, Gordon Jr. and Bradley Sturrup, Dominic, Shawn and Marco Sturrup, Alvin Jr., Leon (Michelle) Sturrup, Kevin, Kenneth and George Murray, Andrew Mcphee Jr., Cornell Jr. and Kanaz Clarke , DJ and Kyrie; A host of grand nieces and nephews too numerous to mention; a host of other Relatives and Family including: Ms. Joan Armaly and family, Ms. Winifred Ferguson and family, Gardenia, Camille and family, Mrs. Arlene Poitier and family, Hyacinth Grant and family, Ida Stuart and family, The Gomez family, Jenny Smith and family, Millicent and Oswald Ferguson and family, Mable and Keith Mason and family, Whitfield Williams and family, Korey Smith and family, Gloria and Naomi Williams and family, Ruth Francis and family, Brenda Rolle and family, Cindy Gray and family, Therrell Brown and family, The Lyon Road and Kennedy Subdivision Communities, The Montague Ramp Crew, Anthony Bosfield and family, Sybil Hepburn and family, Jamal Gibson and family, Mr. Douglas and family, Mr. Joe, Present and Past staff of The Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture, Ms. Valarie Butler and family, Cheryl Adderley and family, Tanya McDonald and family, Royal Bank of Canada, Jackie McPhee and family, and Anya Sturrup and family.

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A Private Funeral Service For Retired Corporal 529 Calvin Kingsley McDonald, 74

of #2 Mount Pleasant Village who died on Wednesday, April 8th, 2020 will be held on Thursday, April 23rd in the Chapel of Clarke’s Funeral Home and Crematorium. Officiating will be Rev’d Wilton Strachan.

Left to mourn his passing is his Wife: Patsy Lorraine McDonald Children: Tanya McDonald, Horace Smith, Charles Adderley, and Jamaal Aiello Sisters: Marguerita McDonald, Zera (Erskin) Woods, Catherine Clarke, Rosie (Jeffery) Collins, and Mareina Maillis Brothers: Fred (Virginia), Derek (Francine), Gary (Jeri), Floyd, and Lennie (Marsha) Grandchildren: Horace Smith Jr., Montel Smith, Julian Delancy, Alexandria Smith, Harrece Smith, Jasper and Jaxson McDonald Sisters-in-law: Janet Miller, Nancy McKenzie, Delores Rolle, Susan Gordan, Eulease and Patricia McDonald Brothers-in-law: Leslie Smith, Nathan Ferguson, Carol Smith, Joel Miller, and Tracey Bowe Numerous Nieces and Nephews, other Relatives and Friends.

Viewing will be held at Clarke’s Funeral Home and Crematorium on Friday, April 24th from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon. Cremation Will Follow.

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Death Notice For

Anthony John Rupert Howorth, 82

Oris Stephen Edwards, 63

of Highland Park, New Providence and formerly of England the UK departed this earthly life at his residence on Wednesday, April 15, 2020.

of 4th Street, Coconut Grove died at The Princess Margaret hospital Monday, April 13th, 2020.

Tony, as he was fondly known, is survived by his loving and caring Wife: Claire; Daughter: Annabel Gomez; Son-in-Law: Michael Gomez and the Gomez Family; Grandchildren: Nia Simms, Myles, Max, Mikaila and Myka Gomez; Sister: Lisa Knoops of Italy; Niece: Samantha Bonehill of England, The UK; Nephews: Mark (Emma) Hoskin of New Zealand and Howard (Ellie) Hoskin of England, The UK; Cousins: The Howorth family, The Barrie family, The Beattie family, The Vickery family and The Nicholson family.

We also wish to acknowledge all of the wonderful family members and friends we have made, during our 52 years of marriage, both here in the Bahamas and around the world.

A memorial service for Tony will be held at a later date.

He is survived by his Wife: Nicola Edwards; Sisters: Ann and Audrey Strachan and Debbie and Muriel Symonette; Brothers: Lionel Strachan of Delray Beach, Florida and Hartley and Rodney Strachan; Aunts: Hilda Wilson and Alma Cox; Father-inLaw: Vincent Pratt of Grand Bahama; Sisters-in-law: Charmaine Strachan, Valarie Strachan, Deborah Charlow, Michelle Charlow, Carla Whymms, Tammy Whymms, Garnel Moultrie and Ruthnell Strachan; Brothers-in-law: Terrell Donaldson and Vandite Whymms; Cousins: George, Andrew, Eugene, Phil, Lenny, Johnny, Gregory, Patt and Rosie Wilson, Barry and Greg Edwards, Rick and Elkin Cox, Althea and Maydor Edwards of Delray Beach, Florida and Larry Dames; Nieces: Michelle, Patricia, Shantell, Bernice, Alexandria, Rhodreka, Lettia, Dorothy, Charlene, Almatha, Ebony, NaKeisha, Roshanda and Niecy of Miami, Florida, Monique, Caramel, Raquell, Stevette, Nea, Carla and Unie Wilson; Nephews: Enrico, Rodrick, Carlton, Shamario, Dwanyne, Brandon, Elon, Marcello, Jamel, Michael, Terrel, Vante, Tino, Max, Rolland, Alvan, Loncey, Stephon and David; Grand Nieces: Deshavante, Sh’Dayshae, Patrina, Shavantell, Faith, Michaela, D’Veia and Allyandria; GreatGrand Nieces: Shakeila and Andrea; Grand Nephews: Daxon, William, Joshua and Josiah; Special Friends: the Wilson, Moultrie, Smith, Johnson, King, Knowles, Moncur, Edwards, Thompson, Cartwirght and Chea Families, Jenny Mae Williams and Family and the Ministry of Works Family – Beach and Park Section and a host of other Relatives and Friends.

The funeral service will be announced at a later date.

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Agatha Marilyn Adderley, 55

William Marcus Bullard Jr., 55

of Glinton’s, Long Island died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Sunday, April 5, 2020.

Agatha was predeceased by her Father: Minerva Alvilda and Matthias “JD” Pratt.

Cherished memories of smiles, laughter and kindness will forever linger in the hearts of Her loving Husband: George Vernal Adderley; Mother: Minerva Alvilda Pratt; Children: Zakia Winder, Woman Corporal 2988 RBPF, Indira Adderley, Jermaine Adderley, Lamont Adderley and Vernielle Adderley; Stepdaughter: Laniqua Miller; Stepson: Garvin Miller; Grandchildren: Xavier Adderley, Ethan and Emma Winder and Brixton Adderley; Step Grandchildren: Brandon, Zaria, Aliyah and Liam Miller; Son-in-Law: Brian Winder; Daughter-in-Law: Otisheka Gibson-Adderley; Brother: Craig Pratt Sr.; Sisters: Cassandra Pratt-Watson, Harriet Cartwright and Cherry Martin; Brothers-in-Law: Alfred Adderley, Douglas Bridgewater Sr., Senior Lieutenant Grere Martin, Delbert Smith and Wayne Watson; Sisters-in-Law: Lula Mae and Ellen Adderley, Ruth Smith and Lillian and Sherene Adderley; Nieces: LaToya Pinder, Shameka Major, Leandra Pratt-Roker, Charmaine Pratt, Kendra and Carla Adderley and Alexis Ferguson; Nephews: Kelsey, Dwight and Douglas Jr. Bridgewater, Craig Jr., Justus and Caleb Pratt , Michael Martin, Darren and Terrell Adderley and Alex and Alexio Ferguson; Nephew-in-law: Michael Roker; Grand Nieces: Deandra Kemp, Vashti and Lysyria Bridgewater, Nickell and Shantinique Pratt, Shamia Major and Kentura, Jaidyen, Angel, Dyrian and Sapphire Adderley; Grand Nephews: Mauricio and Tafari Bridgewater, Glendell Pinder Jr., Brandon Kemp, Michael Roker Jr., Carter Adderley, Dyran and Dylan Adderley; Aunts: Lilimae Rahming, Dorothy and Roselle Miller, Charity Brennen, Evelyn Pratt, Nathalie Wallace and Sharon Farquharson; Uncles: Former Commissioner of Police, Paul Farquaharson Sr.; and a Host of other relatives and friends including: the entire Pratt, Adderley and Gibson families of Long Island, the Glinton’s, Long Island Community and many, many others too numerous to mention.

The funeral service will be announced at a later date.

of #26 Sunset Park died at The Princess Margaret Hospital on Sunday, April 5, 2020.

Left to cherish his memories are his Loving and Devoted Mother: Pearline L. Bullard; Daughter: Gidget Jacqueline Bullard; Grand Daughter: Layla Pearline Grace Bullard; Sisters: Gidget (Kermit) Turnquest and Monique T. Bullard; Niece: K’ Gia Pearline Danielle Turnquest; Special Friend: Denise Johnson; Aunts: Ethlyn (Percy) Hield, Sheila Gordon, Janet Brown, Paula Brown, Louise Beacham, Helena, Sherine, Doria and Debbie Poitier, Patsy Gaitor, Molinda Smith, Melanie Bridgewater, Louise Sutherland, Roxanne Ferguson and Eloise (Joel) Roberts; Uncles: Willise “Piper” Brown, Montgomery Brown, and Milton Gibson; Cousins: Joanne Hamilton, Robert (Nita) Todd, Jennifer (Lloyd) Sands, Deborah Johnson, Bradnisha and Sasha Bridgewater, Deborah (Nelson) Clarke, Kim, Krystof and Juan Itturiaga, Tiffany and Richard Smith, Tonelle Cornish, Leslie-Ann (Mitchell) Thurston, Carolynda Hepburn, Annette, Donelle, and Marilyn Hield, Justin Smith, De’ Angelo Wilson, Shanda Rahming, Antoinette Williams, Zsia Poitier, Sean (Jillian) Valdez, Vanessa and Daron Brown, Herbert (Charlene) Brown, Stephen (Shavonne) Bain, Montgomery Brown, Nolan Brown, Andre and Ian (Crystal) Rodgers, O’Neil Clarke, Tonya Fitzgerald, Dr. Charmaine Bodie, Florine Poitier, Donelle, Clarice, Oliver and Alfred Ferguson, Valerie Gaitor, Ralandra (Randy) Taylor and Carolyn Roberts; Numerous Other Relatives and Friends: The Rt. Hon. Dr. Hubert A. Minnis and Mrs. Minnis, Hon. Frankie Campbell MP and Mrs. Campbell and the Southern Shores Community, Senator Dr. Mildred Hall-Watson, Hon. Loretta Butler-Turner, Archbishop Patrick J. Pinder, Mr. Carl Culmer, Ms. Claretta Duncombe, Michelle Bain, Sandradee (Julian) Gordon, Sophia Moss, Marie (Barry) Griffin, Lorrieann (David) Butler Tracey (Quentin) Culmer, Christine (Chadwick) James, Nora Newbold and Family, Edvern Thompson, Tania White, Sherelle (Mirza) Turnquest, Kermit (Myrtle) Turnquest, Olrick (Julie) Turnquest Rev. Stan Thompson and Mrs Thompson, Ann Rolle, Cynthia (James) Moss, Donald (Donette) Clarke, Mavis (Vincent) Pratt, Patricia (Charles) Williams, Joan (Michael) Gibson, Harold Longley, Valentine Farquharson, Kelya Dean and Family, Laura Sherman, Ann Pinder, Carla Cartwright, Montez Johnson, Martenya Lightbourne, Jayme Gomez, Shekira Ferguson, Natasha Jones, Patrice Stuart, Rudolph (Stephanie) Stuart, Erica Rolle-Saunders, Edwin (Timolin) Thompson, Theresa Jones, Aaron “KIKI” Knowles, Emily (Joseph) Glass, Marlene (Charles) Barton, Vernita Rolle and Family, Sybil Darville, Pat Belle, Sylvia Sealey-Godet, Ephraim Cargill, Robyn Pratt, Agustine ”GUS” Roberts, Maggie (George) Moss, Peggy (Bentley) Hall, Mary Mortimer, Rosie Wilson, Shirley Johnson, Patty (Isaac) Johnson, Janet Mortimer, Keisha Dean, Debbie Strachan, Michelle Pickstock, Barry (Stephanie) Lightboune, Welbourne Cunningham, Monsignor Alfred Culmer, Deacon Darcy Rahming and Mrs. Rahming, Deacon Andrew Burrows and Mrs. Burrows, Fr. Kendrick Forbes, Fr. Jay Cartwright, Fr. Simeon Roberts, St. Martin’s Convent, The Sunset Park and Chippingham Communities, Holy Family Roman Catholic Church Ladies Auxiliary and Men’s Group, St. Vincent de Paul Hospitality Ministry and Choirs, The Free National Movement, The Pilot Club of Nassau, PMHMedical and Surgical Department, Management and Staff of The Bahamas Development Bank and The Management and Staff of Butlers’ Funeral Homes and Crematorium.

The funeral service will be announced at a later date.

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Retired Acting Principle Nursing Officer

Lucinda Mae Forbes, 81

of Dunmore Drive, Coral Harbour will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, April 24th 2020 at Woodlawn Gardens Cemetary, Soldier Road. Officiating will be Father Dwight H. L. Rolle assisted by Fr. Berkley Smith.

Due to the Government’s Orders and related restrictions placed on funeral attendance as a result of the COVID-19 Global Pandemic, the family will comply with the governments special regulations pertaining to funerals and apologize in advance for any inconvenience caused.

There will be a memorial service at a later date to be announced to accommodate Lucinda’s many relatives and friends.

of Duarte, California and formerly of Nassau, New Providence died at her son’s residence in Duarte, California on Saturday, April 11th, 2020.

She is survived by her Husband: Bishop Herbert A. Taylor of Georgetown, Exuma; Children: Helena Ferguson, Minister Samita Ferguson, Anastacia Forbes and Samuel “Joey” Alleyne Jr.; Sons-in-Law: Pastor Philip Ferguson, Kevin Ferguson and Clifford Forbes; Daughter-in-Law: Collette Alleyne; Adopted Daughter: Rosetta Moss; Grandchildren: Nastassia Alleyne, Felicia and Antonia Forbes, Karina and Karrah Ferguson, Philip Ferguson II, Ari and Alahna Alleyne and Paris Williams; Siblings: Bishop George E. Thompson and Ruth Cleare of Freeport, Grand Bahama; In-Laws: Minister Damaris Thompson, Albert Cleare and Ervin Knowles; a host of relatives, children of love and friends.

Arrangements for a private service will be announced at a later date.

Left to cherish her memories are her husband: Ivan Oswald Forbes Senior; 2 sons: Andrew Dwayne Forbes and Ivan Oswald Forbes II; daughter: Tanya Jessica Forbes; adopted sister: Linda Darnell Johnson; 2 grandchildren: Kaiden and Kailey Forbes; aunt: Retired Nurse Ophelia Munnings; nieces: Vashon (Tyrone) Scavella, Patrice Johnson, Gina (Benjamin) Houlgrave; nephews: Superintendent Warren Johnson (Patrice), Lt Commander Clint Johnson, Sargent Reginald Johnson (Paula), Sargent Marv Johnson (Diane), Glenville Johnson III, Manasseh Rolle, Lamont Hamilton; brothers-inlaw: Kermith and family, Holland and family, Eustan and family, Basil and family, children of Reginald Forbes; sister in-law: Marilyn Johnson and Mary Forbes; daughter-in-law: Jeneva Robinson-Forbes; cousins: Claretta (Small) Dunombe and family, Brenda Davis and family, Iona Williams and family, Ronald (Gail) Duncombe and family, descendants of Ophelia Munnings, Hilda Cargill, Surrogate; sisters: Leona Janet McCartney and family, Shelia Balliou and family; other relatives and friends: Descendants of the Newton Family, Saunders family, defendants of the Seymour family (Cat Island), Blair, Whymns, Johnson families of Stanyad Creek, family of the late Ivy Bannister, Lucille Williams and family, The Bain family, Family of the late Mizpha Antoine, Cynthia Barr and family, Sylvia Woodside, Siblings of Lernix Taylor, the Bannister family, the Newbold Family, the Woodside family, Bastian Family, Catherine Hinsey and family, The Honorable Loretta Butler Turner and family, Iris Smith and family, Hazel Hamilton and Family, Abigail Bethel and family, Antoinette Hall and family, Shirley Lightbourne and family, Lorna Sands-Hunt and family, Carlotta Klass and family, Stanyard Creek Family and all the nurses who served during the time of Lucinda’s postings at the Princess Margaret Hospital, Sandilands and Community Nursing; special friends: Antoinete Okponia, Sylvia Bevans, Veronica Smith, Edna Ojeoma, Emily Osadabay, Celleste Lockhart, Roslyn Johnson, Natalie Bonimy, Anita Clarke, Yvonne McKenzie, Gwen Turner, Letecia Curry, Prescola Simms; caregivers: Carmetta Johnson and Shelia Balliou; Father Dwight Rolle and family, members of St Ambrose Anglican Church especially the Anglican Church Women (ACW), Catherine, Joan and Randy; special thanks to: Dr. Delton Farquharson and team, Dr. Theodore Ferguson, Dr. Vaughn Curling and family, Dr. Turnquest, Dr. Roberts, Dr Cyprian Strachan, doctors nurses and staff of Oncology Clinic and members of Sister-Sister Breast Cancer Group of Survivors; members of the Zion Baptist Church Choir and Usher Board with whom Lucinda served in her earlier years.

Viewing will be held at Newbold Brothers Chapel, Palmetto Avenue and Acklins Street on Thursday, 23rd. April between the hours of 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Funeral arrangements are being handled by House Of Paradise Mortuary.

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Death Notice For

Mrs. Violet Cynthia Russell

Magaretta Delores Kelly, 81 affectionately called “Mag”

of Coronation Street, Nassau, New Providence, The Bahamas, passed away on Friday April 17th at 2:00 pm, following a short illness, at the Princess Margaret Hospital. She was 92 years old.

She was predeceased by her husband, Samuel Carroll Russell.

She is survived by her son Andy Russell, her daughter Sharyn & son-in-law Paul Thompson, her grandson Christopher Leonard and his wife Nicole and granddaughter Christiane, her great grandchildren, Mason, Eliane, Isabella, Faith and by her good friend Janice Belton.

of Sanford Drive, Prospect Ridge, Nassau, The Bahamas, died at Sandilands Geriatric Hospital on Monday, 6th April, 2020.

Mrs. Kelly was predeceased by her husband, Kenneth Kelly; son, Kevin Kelly; brother, Jerome Darville; sister, Joan Eldon; and parents, Delorice and Felton Darville.

She is survived by her son, Ramon Kelly; daughter-inlaw Ethel Curtis; granddaughter Kevica Kelly-Griffin; great grandson Kevron Malcolm; nieces and nephews, including Laurie and Andrew Cartwright, Tracey and Richard Curry, Jeanine Darville, Kim Darville and Derek Riggs, Lynn Darville, Bonnie Eldon, Salina Eldon, Patrick Kelly, and numerous other family members and friends, The family is forever grateful to the medical team at the Sandilands Geriatric Hospital who cared tirelessly for her, including Dr. Burrows, Dr. Dorsette, Dr. Eneas-Carey, Dr. Govi, Dr. Grimes, Dr. Isac, Dr. Pratt, and especially to the nursing staff of Cruickshank Ward.

A private graveside service will be held at Woodlawn Gardens Cemetery, Soldier Road, New Providence.

A memorial service will be held at Christ Church Cathedral, George Street, Nassau, at a later date to be determined.

Rev. Milton Lightbourne will officiate.

Arrangements Kemp’s Funeral Home Limited.

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#10 Palmetto Avenue & Acklins Street P.O. Box N-3572 Nassau, Bahamas Tel: (242) 326-5773

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Death Notice For William Raphael, 47

THELMA CORDELLA SCAVELLA-THOMPSON, 102

of #20 Chapel Street, died at her residence on Thursday, 16th April, 2020.

She is survived by her children: Christine McDonald, Ruth Lightbourne, Lorraine Joseph, Catherine Mackey, John Thompson, Howard Thompson, Eldridge Thompson, Ricardo Thompson, Avis Thompson and Sharon Thompson; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

a resident of Opulanet Drive off Carmicheal Road, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly of Port-de-Paix, Haiti died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Friday, 10th April, 2020.

Funeral arrangements are being handled

by Rest On Funeral Chapel Limited and will be announced at a later date.

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Graveside Service For

Edward James Charles Ferguson, 24

a resident of Carmichael Road, New Providence, Bahamas will be held on Wednesday, 22nd April, 2020, 11:00am at Graveyard. Officiating will be Pastor Peter Joseph assisted by Pastor Michael Toote and other ministers of the Gospel.

Cherished memories will long be held by his Brothers: Tyson and Jimmy Charles; Prince and Andrew Ferguson; Sisters: Anna, Arnette and Chantell Ferguson; Dianna Johnson; Princess Jones; Aunt: Solange Charles; Brother-inlaw: Reginald Jones; Numerous nieces and nephews including: Samantha Sawyer; Shandia Johnson; Shatyka and Shatyna Stuart; Sheasha and Sheashley Bethune; Angelique Bowe; Antonique Harris; Eugenia Pinder; Petra Ferguson; Samuel Whymns; Shadwick Stuart; Police Constable Roosevelt Archer; Angelo Ferguson; Antonio Collie; Dwayne Harris Jr.; Basil, Baswell and Bastienne Seymour; Cory Ferguson; Marine Seaman Prince Ferguson, III; Brian Ferguson; Darrie Jones; Marine Seman Darion Jones; Iverton Ferguson and Ethan Francois; Grand nieces and nephews: Tydro and Tymon Moss; Shadwick Stuart Jr.; Shadrae Stuart; Amari Ferguson; Takari Seymour; Antonio Collie Jr.; Jovon Woodside Jr.; Ayjah Ferguson; Ghandi Carey; Shadranique Stuart; Skye Moss; Jasia Woodside; Dwaynaisha and D’Aisha Harris; Special friend: Junika Hanna; Other Relatives and Friends including: Roger & Lucille Toote; Ron Chung; Monalisa Turquest & Family, Dontello Rolle, Sandra Dunkley; Omar Bowe & family; Keshavna Collie; Dievnette Charles; Queen Milford; Travante Rolle; Stanley Pierre; Julianna Charles; Sean Pratt; Mitylene Johnson & family; Nathalee Beneby & family; Grace Beneby & family; Cornell Stubbs; Sharette Symonette & family; Nursing Officer I, Janice Knowles & family; Winston Knowles & family; Virginia Jarrett & family; Elder Charles Rahming & family; Roy Brown, Jr. & family; Gloria Jennings & family;

Elder Louis Rolle & family; Elder Gary Jones & family; Elder Ovil McDonald & family; Elder Sidney Sylvester & family; Christopher Hanna & family; Watson Charles; Onese Phillord & family; Pamela Cadet; Latika Johnson; Rico Charles; Mariah; Stephanie; Ferlando Charles; Nikki; Tasha; Toynell; Vincia; Wilson Francois; Hattie Young & family; Barbara Pierre & family; Tirza Bowe & family; Staff of Budget Meat (East St.); Beatrice Riley & family; Erica Charles; Kenneth Nwanko & family; Mario Jones; Joy Eduard & family; Staff of Bodie’s Enterprises Security and Surveillance, Mrs Idena ferguson and family, Natisha Bain and family, Mrs Keshauna Collie; Special Thanks to: Dr. Peter Joseph & family; Dr. Michael Toote & family; Hillview Seventh-Day Adventist Church family; Hon. Vaughn Miller, Member of Parliament, Golden Isles Constituency; Commissioner Charles Murphy, Department of Correctional Services; Lazaretta and Dignity Gardens communities.

The family wishes to apologize for any names that may have been inadvertently omitted. Please pardon us as we go through this most difficult time.

Friends may pay their last respects at REST ON FUNERAL CHAPEL LTD, #19 Mt. Royal Avenue. & Kenwood Street, on Tuesday, 21st April, 2020 from 12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m. and on Wednesday from 10:00 am until service time.

Death Notice For

Cleanise Simeon, 50 a resident of #B John Chipman Street, New Providence, Bahamas & formerly of Haiti died at The Princess Margaret Hospital on Wednesday, 8th April, 2020.

Funeral arrangements are being handled

by Rest On Funeral Chapel Limited and details will be announced at a later date.

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Private Funeral Service for

Ramon “Jimmy” Colton Deveaux, 30

of United Estate, San Salvador, who died on 11th March, 2020 will be held on Friday, 24th April, 2020 at Cockburn Town Public Cemetery.

He is survived by his Mother: Denise Deveaux; Father: James Brown; Daughters: Jamia & Rimia Brown; Sisters: Schrette Deveaux, Cheyanne Forbes, Maxine, Sharmaine, Curlean, Sherille, Dorean, Norean and Euricka Brown; Brothers: Steven, Elick, Pedro, Irvin, Leslie and Clifford Brown and Numerous Nieces, Nephews and host of other relatives and friends.

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ANDY NICHOLLS MUNROE JR., 5 of Sandy Point, Abaco, died at his residence on Saturday, April 18, 2020.

He is survived by his Parents: Andy Sr. & Kate Russell Munroe; Brother: Zaneo Delancy; Grand Parents: Dolly Russell (Lionel & Barbara Russell); Aunts & Uncles: Frederick Russell, Sherry Russell, Derek Gaitor Sr., Solomon & Avyreal Russell, Al & Raquel Russell, Austin & Charlene Russell, Joey Russell, Antonika Russell, Cecelia, Val, Veronica, Jennyilee, Marcia and Shennifer Rolle, Gail Turnquest, Sandy, Charmaine, Erica and Jonette Munroe, Silas, Enoch, Stephen, Rosten, Roosevelt, Antonio, Ashwood, Shawn, Albert and Willard, Michael, Derick and Shorn Rolle; Grand Aunts & Uncles: Ismae Stuart, Rose & Willard Cartwright; Cousins: Fredero, Teresha, Terrance, Terranna, Tatyanna, Solina, Solomon Jr. Dereka, Derek Jr., Kendria, Dario, Alano, Hannah, Brianna, Chante, Christian, Sierra, Ayden, Aydren, Andrew, Edward, Nadia, Darron, Garvin, Khadijah, Demeko, Kylia, Alano Jr., Tysean, Darron Jr., Javano, Crystal Thomas, Geno, Silas Jr. and Caden Turnquest, Dechaz, Deshon, Analisa, Makayla, Jason, Natasha, Johnathon, Rosten Jr, Trenae, Savannah, Caileigh Avani, Camryn, Skye, Natayo, Ava, Sage, Cade, Shawn Jr., Caleb, Frances, Robert, Ghia, Calvin, Remond, Nathaniel, Sabrina Munroe, Tinwell Cartwright, Denise, Shawn, Brendenn and Shavargo Mcphee, Dwayne Watson, Randy Alday, Derenton and Darez Rolle, Vanya Cartwright and Shorn Rolle Jr.; Godparents: Candise Davis, Gardenia Fox & Darfinette Bain; Other Relatives & Special Friends: Principal Paul Knowles, Staff & Students of the J.A Pinder Primary School, Sandy Point, Abaco. Especially grades 1 & 2 taught by Mrs. Valencia Hepburn, The Entire Staff of the Abaco Resort at Winding Bay, the staff of Talcove Construction, Nassau, Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Forbes, the Burrows Family, staff of Lightbourne’s Marina, Sandy Point, Mr. Patrick Roberts & Family, Nicholas Roberts & Family, Mr. Paul Pinder & Family, Mr. & Mrs. Greg Deveaux, Miss Johnette Storr, Mrs. Zelma Bain & Family, Sophia Edgecombe, Shawann Adderley & Family, Birney Adderley & Family, Roselda O’Brien, Percy & Lena Burrows, the staff of the Govt. Clinic , Sandy Point, Dr. George Charite, & Sgt. 531 Christopher & Mrs. Brunell Higgs, the Volunteers of the Child Friendly Spaces (CFS)and the staff of E&E grocery store in Sandy Point, Pastor & Mrs. Jason Roberts & the Mt. Zion Church Family, Pastor & Mrs. Erskin Wells and the Assemblies of God Church Family as well as the entire Communities of Sandy Point & Crossing Rocks, Abaco and a host of Relatives and Friends.

Funeral Arrangements will be made at a later date.

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Funeral Services for MS. TRUDY MARY PRATT, 50 of #5 Bluebill Circle, Fiddlers Green, Freeport, Grand Bahama, will be held on Friday, April 24, 2020 at 12:00 noon at Grand Bahama Memorial Park, Frobisher Drive, Freeport, Grand Bahama. Officiating will be Pastor LaQuez Williams.

Pre-deceased by her Father: Rudolph Pratt Sr. and Brother: Rudolph Pratt Jr. Left to cherish her fond memories are her Long time love: Pedro Kelly Sr.; Sons: Pedro Kelly Jr. and MiKell Kelly; Daughters: Raquel and Michelle Kelly; Step daughters: Lakeisha Kelly, Shakera Smith and Jureka Horton; Stepson: Lamont Kelly; Mother: Judymae Pratt; Grandmother: Mary Laing; Brothers: Jody Pratt, Omar Pratt and Rasheed Pratt; Sister: Rasheeda Pratt; Sister-in-law: Jacqueline Pratt; Grandchildren: Kymani Kelly, Aniah and Ariah Fester, ZaNiyah Kelly, Kieano Duncombe and Kieran Johnson; Daughter-in-law: Zoey Kelly; Brother-in-law: Julian Williams; Nephew: Jody Jr., DiMaggio, Adontae, George, Rashawn, Rasheed Pratt Jr. and Calvin Martin; Nieces: Ashlynn, Amerra, Kaily Eden and Jayda; Aunts: Eleanor Stewart, Gloria Sawyer, Verlene Laing, Angela Laing, Loretta Pratt, Lilamae Pratt, Rosemary Pratt, Iva-Lee Pratt; Uncles: Randolph and Theophilus Laing Sr., Wilbert, Johnathan, Clarence and Reverend Benjamin Pratt, Anthony Sawyer and Mark Stewart; Cousins: Sharanna, Trevor, LaQuay, Tristan and Trevon Laing, Markira Stewart, Jason, Nekia Runoff, Raquel and Rashawn and Laquesha Laing, Jonathan Jr., Antonique, Antoinette and Anthony Sawyer, Petra and Kavion Cooper, Theophilus Jr. and Terha Laing, Wilson, Wendy, Sandy, Cindy, Antoinette and George Pratt Jr., Gideon, George, Gary, Samantha, Andrea, Robert, Benjamin Jr. Herman Teriko, Clarise, Clarence Jr. Latrico and Reah Thompson, Gloria, Sherell, Bo, Stanley, Wilbert, Brandon, Anishka, Nazzma, Glinton, Nikkia Hield,

Vaneisha, Pratt, Brianna, Ashley, Quelly, Keisha and Kristen Pratt, D’Andre Poitier, Randy Nelson, Ashton Cooper and Quinny Williams; a host of other relatives and family including but limited to Sophia Smith and family, Virginia Brice, Carla Knowles and family, Stephanie and Calvin Hart, Brokell and Creola Kelly and family, the Cooper family, the Thomas family, the Laing family, Lawrence Laing and family, the Hield family, the Watson family, Bishop Godfrey Williams and family, Chervita Campbell and family, Shamara Taylor and family, Linda Albury, Alexis Sands and family, Pastor Quinty Sears, Shirley Musgrove, Ann Hanna and family, Hon. Michael Pintard, Shanique Hepburn, Shannel Rodgers, the Bailou family, Preston Cooper and family, Jacqueline Minnis, Beverly Clarke and family, Stephanie Ferguson, Rochelle Higgs, Sandra Jones and family and Calendar and Co. Viewing will be held at St. John’s Jubilee Cathedral, Cathedral Blvd., Freeport, Grand Bahama on Thursday from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. and on Friday at the Cemetery from 11:00 a.m. until service time.

MRS. MIRIAM ADELAIDE FERGUSON, 87 of Nassau, New Providence and formerly of Harbor Island, will be held on Friday, April 24, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at the Grand Bahama Memorial Park, Frobisher Drive, Freeport, Grand Bahama. Officiating will be Pastor Kyle Maycock.

Left to cherish her fond memories are her Children: Joseph Ferguson (Mary), Agatha Rolle (Venable), Maureen Campbell, Theresa Ferguson, Jonathon Ferguson and Karen Bastian; Sister: Beth Bullard, numerous grand and great-grandchildren and a host of Relatives and Friends.

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Death Notices For Mr. John Wellington Williams, 49

Mr. Fabian Anthony Shepherd, 46

of Rockwell Estates, Carmichael Road and formerly of of #30 Churchhill Drive died at the Princess Margaret Hospital Blackwood, Abaco, Bahamas died at his residence on Tuesday, on Tuesday, April 14th, 2020.

April 7th, 2020.

Mr. Shepherd is survived by his wife: Candice Shepherd; 3 Mr. Williams is survived by his wife: Shena Williams; children: children: Fabian Jr., Fabresheo, Fzyria Shepherd; mother: Jokedo Williams and Johnaye Williams; 10 brothers including: Audrie Shepherd; 3 brothers: Denver Davis of Mavis Banks, Franklyn, Brian, Lamont Williams and Israel Wallace; sisters Jamaica and Mario Mortimer; sister: Karen Josey; numerous including: Louise Russell, Margarita Cartwright, Allison nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends Saunders, Bettymae and Tamika Williams and Dovona including: Roosevelt “Yapo” Mackey.

Wallace; mother-in-law: Beatrice Brown; father-in-law: Carol Brown; sisters-in-law: Sherine Gibson, Sherika Gibson, Funeral arrangements will be announced at a future date.

Kayla Wallace, Lydia and Rendesha Williams; brothers-inlaw: Edison Russell, Michael Cartwright, Cesario Saunders, Services entrusted to Serenity Funeral Home and Crematorium and Manny Brown of Kissimmee FL, Kevin Stubbs and Cory #153 Baillou Hill Rd. Brown; numerous aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends including the Community “Where the NAME IS SERVICE, AND YOUR LOVED ONE OURS.” of Blackwood, Abaco.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a future date.

Services entrusted to Serenity Funeral Home and Crematorium #153 Baillou hill Road( directly opposite b.e.c) “Where the NAME IS SERVICE, and Your LOVED ONE OURS.”

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Eloise Lightfoot, 95

Ronnette Almarie Rolle, 36

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Ena Alvira Forbes, 85

of United Estate, San Salvador died of Williams Lane, Kemp Road died #50 Camperdown Drive & San Souci at Princess Margaret Hospital on at the Princess Margaret Hospital on and Mars, South Andros died on Thursday, April 16th, 2020.

Monday, April 20, 2020.

April 10,2020.

Left to cherish her memories are She is survived by her mother: She survived by her children: Lilian her daughter: Blossom Black; Stephanie Bodie; Father: Anthony Bain, Elizabeth Moxey, Debbie sister: Erma Pratt; granddaughter: Bodie; Brother: Aviel Bodie; Aunts: Richardson, Deborah Bean, Denise Nicole Lightfoot; grandson: Edison Cynthia Rolle, Nellita Gibson; Green, Thea Smith, Lisa and Ursula Nairn and Javan Lightfoot; great- Uncles: Peter, Ralph, Lemoel, Forbes, Elisha Jr., Philip, Raymond grandchildren: Terrel Colebroke, Richard, Norman and George Rolle, and Mark Forbes; Sisters: Viola Inez Mandal Rolle Jr., Javan Lightfoot Gladestone, Kim and Terrance Carey and Effie Thompson.

Jr., Edison Nairn Jr., Edisha Nairn, Bodie.

Jayden Lightfoot; Great great Funeral arrangements will be grandchildren: Treydon and Tyler Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Colebrooke; Nieces and Nephew announced at a later date. along with other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements will announced at a later date.

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Funeral Service For

Ms. Kayla LaDonna Lightbourne, 47

a resident of Lincoln Road, Stapleton Gardens, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, April 27th, 2020 at the graveside, in Woodlawn Gardens, Soldier Road.

Officiating will be Pastor Anthony J. Carroll assisted by other members of the Gospel.

Due to the Government’s Orders and related restrictions placed on Funeral Attendance as a result of the COVID-19 Global Pandemic, the family will comply with the government’s special regulations pertaining to funerals and apologize in advance for any inconvenience caused.

Kayla is survived by her Parents: Glen and Agatha Lightbourne; Brothers: Navone (Paulette) Lightbourne and Burton B. J. (Janilee) Lightbourne; Nieces: Tiana, Kyoshi, Kyomi; Nephews: Christian, Nyhle, Zayne; Aunts: Linda Rolle, Paulette (Darren) Wilson, Joyann (Ronald) Burgess of Florida, Patrice Deveaux, Maxine Benjamin, Rev. Diana Lightbourne, Dina Seymour, Marylee Burrows, Annette Lightbourne-Moss, Rena (Norman) Carey and Erica Lightbourne; Uncles: Godfrey (Helen) Deveaux of Eleuthera, Donahue (Willamae) Lightbourne, Maurice (Janet) Lightbourne, Lawrence (Joanna) Lightbourne and Barry (Hollis) Lightbourne; Cousins: Sherelle Knowles, Shamara Deveaux, Nakeisha Dougal, Jacintha Gordon, Raquel (Anthony) Rolle, Lesa (Phil) Rolle, Yvonne Williams, Fred (Rissa) Rolle, Tiffany Deveaux-Wilson, Simone Armbrister, Darren Wilson Jr., Niccara (Desmond) Francis, Jamal and Hakeem Francis, Andrea Curry, Astra (Thomas) Andre, Amy Bullard, Wendera Deveaux, Telleshia Smith, Natori Clarke, Raphael Lynes, Nadia and Valentino Smith, Bianca Moss, Shawn and Dion Seymour, Tamara Burrows, Rickeya Moss, Tenniel Stubbs, Haggie Lightbourne Jr., Dario Woodside, Tinesha Taylor, Maurice and Trevell Lightbourne, Clyde Ferguson, Lakera (Cardero) Sands, Lakeita, Lakara (God Child) and David Carey, Gwendolyn Lightbourne, Barry, Justin, Abigail and Camuel Lightbourne, Gloria Pritchard, Shirlene Murphy, Apostle Emos and Iva, Judy Simmons and Sherie; Grand Aunts: Kernita Sands, Linda Taylor (Miami, Florida) and Delores Harvey (Orlando, Florida); God Children: Angel McIntosh and Prince Wilson Jr.; Other Relatives and Friends: Jonathon Brown (Special Friend), Zelma, Frankie (Genie) and Ginger Horton, Loretta Knowles, Terri Bonette, Teshira (Washington D.C), Warren, Stephanie, Holly, Geoffey and Jessie Pearce, Phillipa, Melissa Siplin and Family, Tasha Williams and Family, Wayde and Carlos Shaw and Family, Vangie Rolle and Family, Darren Sands, Jereamie Patton and Family, James (Jimmy), Anthon Rolle and Family, Tiffany Seymour and Family, Lisa Knowles-

Lightbourne and Family, Nurse Neely (Godmother), Stephanie (Godmother) Glenda McIntosh and Family, Kihan Murphy and Family Keva Bridgewater-Turnquest and Family, Nevine Rolle and Family, Anna Smith and Family, Thieast Murphy and Family, Ronella Francis, Mae Ferguson and Family, Laura Butler and Family, Jamaal Solomon, Larune Russell, Shawn Minnis, Trevor Taylor, Mario McPhee, Ramon Adderley, Makayla Cartwright, Ambrose Higgs and Family, Edith Gardiner and Family (Freeport) Bishop Philman and Lorna Wilson and Family, Rev. Oswald Gardiner and Family, Rev. Leroy Higgins and Family, Rev. Margaret Gordon, Rev. Alexander Thompson (Carmicheal Bible Church) Rev. Dr. Anthony and Cheryl Carroll and the entire Antioch Native Baptist Church Family, Brunella Francis and Family and Mr. Kressvelle Ritche and the Management Team at Sandyport Management Co. Ltd.; Special Thanks: Tasha (Hair Stylist) and Rickeya (Make-up), Dr. Ene and Dr. Thompson and the entire Nursing Staff of Female Surgical 1 of the Princess Margaret Hospital, Pastor Anthony J. Carroll and Family, Bishop Carrington Pinder and Sabrina Pinder of the society of Native Baptist in the Bahamas, Deacon Charles and Deacon Helen Carroll and Family, Evangelist Clem and Artis Williams and family, Deacon Portia Cartwright and family, Rev. Samson and Michelle, the Duncombe sisters and family, Antioch Choirs members and family, Sherry Ellliot, Kim Brown, Judy Colebrook and Family, Anisha Bethel, Mr and Mrs. Nesbitt Higgins and Family, Seven Hills community, the entire Antioch Native Baptist Church families, The Lincoln Road, Stapleton Gardens family, Cedar Crest Funeral Home family, and a host of other family and friends too numerous to mention.

Relatives and friends may pay their respects at Cedar Crest Funeral Home and Crematorium Ltd, Robinson and Baillou Hill Roads, on Friday from 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m.

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Mrs. Maxine Sylvia Mitchell-Taylor, 90 a resident of Millennium Gardens, died at The Princess Margaret Hospital on Tuesday, March 31st, 2020.

She is survived by her daughter: Gloria Thompson; Grandson: Anthony Taylor; one great grandchild; sisters: Ona Bailey and Leila Green; brother: Stanley Mitchell; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

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Funeral Service For

Mr. Lawrence Hansel Johnson, 56

O’Brien; Numerous Nephews, Nieces, and Cousins; and a host of other relatives and friends including: Mavis Johnson and Family, Shirley Strachan and Family, Petrona Major and Family, Inez McKenzie and family, Kenneth Rolle and Family and the Community of West Dennis Court, Yellow Elder Gardens.

Relatives and friends may pay their respects at Cedar Crest Funeral Home and Crematorium Ltd, Robinson and Baillou Hill Roads on Wednesday from 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m.

a resident of Dennis Court east, Yellow Elder Gardens, will be held at 10:00 a.m. at the Chapel of Cedar Crest Funeral Home, Robinson and Baillou Hill Roads, on Thursday April 30th, 2020.

Officiating will be Rev. Fr. Donald Kerr, assisted by other Ministers of the Clergy. Interment will follow in Lakeview Memorial Gardens, John F. Kennedy Drive and Gladstone Road.

Death Notice For

Ms. Thelma Maria Davis, 71

Due to the Government’s Orders and related restrictions placed on funeral attendance as a result of the COVID-19 Global Pandemic, the family will comply with the government’s special regulations pertaining to funerals and apologize in advance for a resident of Barraterre, Exuma, died at her Residence on Wednesday, April 15th, 2020. any inconvenience caused.

He is survived by his Mother: Thelma RolleWilliams; Children: Lemicko, Keda and Kenva Johnson; Numerous Grandchildren; Brothers: Julian and Melbourn (Charmaine) Williams, A.S.P Warren Johnson and family and Clinton Johnson; Sisters: Coleen Carter, Patricia Johnson and Vashon (Tyrone Sr.) Scavella; Uncle: Reverend Canon Warren (Thelma) Rolle; Aunts: Marilyn Rolle and Sylvia

She is survived by her daughter: Nadine Higgs; grandchildren: Shandy and Clarinique Higgs; sister: Coralee Davis; brothers: Livingston, Enoch, Godfrey and Harvey Davis; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends including: Clarence Higgs.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

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Private Funeral Services for Nehemiah Adwindsor Allen, 76 a resident of Marigold Lane, South Beach Estates and formerly of Matthew Town, Inagua, will be held on Friday, 24th April, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at Lakeview Memorial Gardens & Mausoleum, John F. Kennedy Drive & Gladstone Roads. Officiating will be Rev. Dr. Stephen E. Thompson, assisted by Rev. Colyn Thompson.

Left to cherish his memories are his Daughters: Linda Bandelier, Larona Hield and Dedrie Allen; Sons: Adrian, Roosevelt and Desmond Allen and adopted son: Vance McPhee; Son-in-law: Freeman Hield; Daughtersin-Law: Natasha and Kim Allen; Grandsons: Christopher and Vontez Bandelier, Keni Rahming, Nehemiah and Deston Allen; Granddaughters: Fremicia Hield, Ashley and Demithra Rolle, Shenae, Shandira, Shevante, Shanaz, Destini and Rayelle Allen; Great grandchildren: Kailynn and Vontez Bandelier Jr., Aiiyah Molo, Shiloh Allen, Tehlia and Takai Anderson; Sisters: Cynthia Harris, Lydia Thompson, Sybil and Alfreda Allen; Brother: Nelson Allen; Brothers-in-law: Charles C. Rolle, Rev. Dr. Stephen E. Thompson and Joseph Black; Nieces: Josette Pinder, Pamela Neal, Brickell and Bendira Harris and Asharnte Allen; Nephews: Elvardo and Marvin Black, Nathan Allen, Enrique Rolle, Christopher Pinder and Ben Neal; Grand nieces and nephews: Christineko Pinder, Kaleb Black, Marlin and Martin Baptiste, Zahria and Zachary Neal, Kaylee Harris, Holokleria and Orepanea Smith; Aunt: Velma Bain. Host of other relatives and friends including: the late Adolphus Bain, families of the late Dorothy & McFarlane Whylly, Philip and Ethel Allen, Edward and Inez Allen, James and Lucy Allen, Milton and Hazel Allen, Reva and Theodore Cartwright, Godfrey and Barbara Bain, Thaddeus and Doreen Bain, Florence and Charles Pritchard, Rella Bain, Prince and Advilda Bain, David, Jack, Philip and Matthew Allen, Janice, Wendy, Barbara, Aldrea, Lavenda, Camille and Cedric Bain, Ethlyn Cartwright and family, Vincent and Stephen Cartwright and family, Albertha Saunders and family, Arthur and Charles Pritchard and family, Anthony, Alana and Claudette (Cookie) Allen, Peggy Philips and family, Janice Thompson and family, Noreen Major and family, Edith Smith and family, Dianne,Vivian, Cleaton and Edward Bain, Joan Whylly and family, Berlington Saunders and family, Doreen Deleveaux and family, Rogina Munroe and family, Alice Watson and family, Vernon Symonette and family, Father Rodney Burrows and family, Bishop Albert Hepburn and family, Rev. Stanley G. Ferguson and family, Rev. Rudolph and Linda Balfour, Edward Harris, Leroy Stubbs, Mr. Charlton and family, Edwin Knowles and family, Denzel LaFleur and family, Allan Symonette and family, David Capron (Priest) and family, PJ and family, Estell Gibson and family, Ms. Williams and family (neighbor), Katherine Rahming and family, Willamae Toote and family, Clarissa Allen and family, Anishka Hart and family, Florence Greenslade and family, Sandra Smith and family, Stephen Sealy and family, Mr. Carey and family (neighbor), George Delancey and family, Peter Mackey and family, Brenneth Chisholm and family, PJ and family, Kenneth Ingraham and family, families of the late Enos and Veronica

Laing, Dwight Dean and family, Doris Bridgewater and family, Theresa Bandelier and family, Beverly Smith and family, Faith Roxbury and family, Irene DeCosta and family, Harriet Gray, Alice Mortimer and family, Gladys Munroe and family, Ida Major and family, Reginald Dean and family (Freeport), Judith Lightbourn and family, Andrew Dean and family, Stephanie Moxey and family, Gernique Gaitor, Stephanie Key, Kathrona Russell, Franklyn Molo, The Miller family (neighbor), The Sands family (neighbor), Thomas Hield and family, Victoria Stuart and family, The Hield, Davis, Gibson, Williams and Jones families of Moores Island, Abaco, Zephaniah Newbold and family, Marilyn Hall and family, Staff of Robbie’s Warehouse, Cheryl Key, Dr. Kenville Lockhart, Dr. Nikkiah Forbes, Dr. Christine Chin, Staff of Med/Surgical at PMH, CIBC FirstCaribbean International Bank, The Bahamas Telecommunications Company Ltd., The Bahamas Department of Corrections-HMP and The Royal Bahamas Defence Force. We sincerely apologize for any names that may have been omitted, it was not intentional.

Friends may pay their last respects at Demeritte’s Funeral Home, Market Street, from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. on Thursday.

Margaret Louise Stuart, 71 a resident of Buttonwood Street, Pinewood Gardens & formerly of Cat Island, will be held at the graveside at Woodlawn Gardens, Soldier Road, on Friday, April 24, 2020 at 11:00 a.m.

Officiating will be Apostle Preston Collins, assisted by Pastor Gardenia Collins.

In compliance with current governing regulations, attendance is limited to ten (10) family members.

Cherished memories will linger in the hearts of her four sons: Jason Mitchel, Kendrick, Antonio and Adrian Rolle; one daughter: Kendra Rolle; Adopted sons: Ivan Hall and Norman Anderson; Adopted daughter: Anastasia Anderson, Crystal Dean, Tonya Miller and Kathleen Gardiner; Grandchildren: Tyler and Kayla Mitchel of North Carolina, Antonese and Antoinette Rolle, Javonya Ferguson, Abigail McMillian; Nieces: Tiffany Paul, Dominique Dean; God-sister: Henrietta Miller God-brother: Kenneth Miller; Cousins: Mary, Christine, Lilis, Elton, Dorothy, Garnell, Leroy, Tency, Sam, George, Doreen, Edris, Irene, Moses, Charles, Philip, James, Marianna, Princess, Louise, Perlamae, Betsy, Charlotte, Arnold, Jerome, Michael, Dereck, Haran, Agatha and Linda. Other relatives and friends: Joseph Ferguson and family, Mavis Johnson and family, Cleomi Burrows and family, Vernice Dorsett and family, James, Alexander, Frank, Perry, Tyrone Williams, Janice Dean, Paula Pinder, children of the late Samuel, Henry and William Miller, One Accord Pentecostal Prayer Ministries Church family, The Smiths, Dean and Webb families, the entire communities of Arthurs Town, Cat Island and Buttonwood Street, Nassau Village.

Friends may pay their last respects at Demeritte’s Funeral Home, Market Street, from 12 noon-3:00 p.m. on Thursday.

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Private Funeral Service for Lydia Cornetta Gordon née Thurston, 88 a resident of Lincoln Boulevard and formerly of Bennett’s Harbor, Cat Island, will be held on Friday, April 24th, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at the graveside of Old Trail Cemetery, Old Trail Road. Officiating will be Pastor Michael Toote.

In compliance with current governing regulations, attendance is limited to ten (10) family members.

Left to cherish her fond memories are her children: Gloria (Conrad) Jennings, Lloyd (Cynthia), Edmund (Nadene), Joseph, Andrew, and O’Neil Gordon.

Grandchildren: Samuel, Gabriel (Jenee), John (Shequanta), Hezekaih, David, Abdul, Ashwanna, Kendron, Kendra, Crystal Gordon, Charnado and Chrystoff Jennings. Four great granddaughters. Numerous nieces and nephews and their spouses including: Glyins (Edward) Demeritte, Karen Bonamy, Flyod Jones, Jennifer Thurston, Mitchell (Kim) Thurston, Rhonda (Eric) Ingraham, Charlene (Trevor) Strachan, Sonia (Gideon) Storr, Alvin (Sabrina) Thurston, Julie (Lenny) Curtis, Dwight Thurston, Antoinette (Donovan) Jackson, Shawn (Sherry) Thurston, Shenique (Nigel) Boodansingh, Valencia (Darron) and Lynell Thurston, Kim (Jeffery) Rolle, Robert, Caleb, Joshua, Aaron, Moses Wilson, Zipporah Rowlins, Miriam Stuart, Melva Flowers, Mary Jane (Whitney) Moss, Rosemary Williams, Paula Belle, Lamont (Merlyn) Gordon, Andrew and Marie Hepburn. Numerous grand, and great grand nieces and nephews including: Teran and Brian Rahaming, Mitchelle and Kelly Thurston, Rontia, Erinique and Eric Ingraham, Michelle (Anthony) Sampson, Kelda Rolle, McKell (Lena) Bonaby, Silva King, Alexus Darville, Clyshaun King, Chiyelu Bonamy, Edward & Carlisa Demeritte, Khalifa Pratt, Gavin and Kelvin Major, Blaine and Raine Bonamy, Liam Aiden Albury, Trevor and Trevon Strachan, Alvin (Jr.) and Aaliyah Thurston, Amari and Zaryan Boodansingh and Daron Adderley Jr.; Sisters-in-Law: Eugenia and Joan Thurston. Godchildren: Stafford and Hazel Gordon. Other Relatives and friends: The Hon. Philip “Brave” Davis and Family, Hon. Glynis HannaMartin and Family, Hon. Ellsworth Johnson and Family, Trevor Whylly and Family, Newton McDonald and Family, Roland Brown and Family, Veronica Brown and Family, Humphrey Brown and Family, Rodney Brown and Family, Toosie Hanna, Pernell Edwards and Family, Winifred Bannister and Family, Vernice Nottage and Family, Vernice Paul and Family, Francita Seymour and Family, Edmund Stubbs and Family, James Kerr and Family, Princess Styles and Family, Mary Mott and Family, Brenda McDonald and Family, Zelma Newbold and Family, Enrick Newbold and Family, Clarence Thurston and Family, Louis Thurston and Family, Richard Thurston and Family, Ethel Bowe and Family, Susan Hall and Family, Elaine Sands and Family, Inez McKenzie and Family, Brezetta Nixon and Family, Velva Cooper and Family, Barrett McDonald and Family, Arthur Mc Donald and Family, Rev. T.G. Morrison and Family, Deborah McCoy and Family, Jeff Deveaux and Family, Janet Bowleg and Family, Tyrone Gibson and Family, Willard Gibson and Family, Rena Glinton and Family, Althea Tinker and Family, Marie Miller and Family, Mavis Johnson and Family, Christine Culmer and Family, Bradley Pratt and Family, Eloise Scavella and Family, The Rahaming Brothers and Family, Eldridge Edwards and Family, Minerva Rolle and Family, Sadie Shipman and Family, Grace and Jennie Dorsette and Family,

Vernis Storr and Family, Neka Knowles and Family, Caroline Heastie and Family, Evelyn Hepburn and Family, Elizabeth Knowles and Family, Marina Pratt and Family, Mary Morris and Family, Desiree and Sharon Brown, Roy Brown and Family, Ricardo Brown and Family, Dwight Brown and Family, Royann Edgecombe and Family, Althea and Cynthia Poitier and Family, Shelia Gordon and Family, Lydia Armaly and Family, Janet Brown and Family, Marie Bain and Family, Louis Rolle and Family, Sylvia Rolle and Family, Verna Deveaux and Family, Judy Gardiner and Family, Johnny Taylor and Family, Clement Maycock and Family, Leslie Brown and Family, Enith Rolle and Family, Henry Moncur and Family, Sydney Sylvester and Family, Willard Cleare and Family, Allan Cleare and Family, Bloomfield Ferguson and Family, Geleta Humes and Family, Ruby Thurston and Family, Christopher, Arnold, Lorene and Charlene Clarke and Family, Francita Cleare and Family, Abraham Stubbs and Family, Freddy Stubbs and Family, Cornelius Ambrose and Family, Domica Davis and Family, Beryl Lloyd and Family, Irene Poitier and Family, Beryl Duncombe and Family, Rufus Polhamus and Family, Reuben McKenzie and Family, Yvonne, Zendal, Perry Stubbs and Family, Olive Neeley and Family, Edgar Bonamy and Family, Vernella Curry and Family, Salathiel Wilson and Family, Agnes Wilson and Family, Shirley Strachan and Family, George Farrington and Family, Millie Price and Family, Vergina Jarret and Family, Courtney Farrington and Family, Sada Miller and Family, Eliza Brown and Family, Rowena Hepburn and Family, Athma Bowe and Family Teddy McDonald and Family, Ruth Kerr and Family, Edith Linda Ferguson and Family, Olga Hepburn and Family, Birthlon Newbold and Family, Hillard Newbold and Family, Sandra Gardiner and Family, Leah O’Brien and Family, Cosette Johnson and Family, Rememlda Cooper and Family, Sheila Demeritte and Family, Monica Hart-Charlton and Family, Teddy Brown. Other Friends: Pastor Michael Toote & the Officers & Members of the Hillview S.D.A Church, Sabbath School Class Unit 3., Descendants of Mathilda Brown, Martha Dorsette, Georgina Pinder, Eveyln Gibson, Alma Nairn, Mae Mortimer, Ida Glinton, Sadie Sweeting (Wemyss Bight), Ronald Nairn, Francis Bullard and Eldora Williams (Bannerman Town), Leodice Strachan, Vernice McDonald, Lawrence and Bernal Thurston and Natalie Kerr. The Lincoln Boulevard Community: Thurston, Gordon, Strachan, McDonald, Ramsey, Hepburn, King, Knowles, Newbold, Laramore, Nairn, Pratt, Romer, Rahming, McCoy, Johnson, Livingston, Kerr, Seymour, Pinder, Simmons, Turner, McKinney, Poitier, Dorsette, Brown, McKenzie, Zonicle families and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention including the entire Cat Island and Lincoln Boulevard Communities.

Friends may pay their last respects at Demeritte’s Funeral Home, Market Street from 12 noon-3 pm on Thursday.

DEATH NOTICE Fred Travis Wright, 69 a resident of Crab Apple Road, Malcolm Allotment & formerly of Anna’s Track, Exuma, died at PMH on Monday, April 6, 2020.

He is survived by his 2 sons: Emmerson Wright & Mario Miller; 1 daughter: Nishka Wright; 8 grandchildren; 1 sister: Lillis Ellis & a host of other relatives & friends.

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Death Notices for Gladstone Demeritte, 76 a resident of Village Estates, off Soldier Road, died at PMH on Tuesday, April 21, 2020.

He is survived by his 5 sons: Marvin, Delano, Devin & Jamal Demeritte & Gladstone Evans; 4 daughters: Anthner, Porcia, Aaliya & Alicia Demeritte; 5 brothers: Henry Innis, Alfred, Kenneth, Roland & Franklyn Demeritte; 5 sisters: Hazel Demeritte, Sandra, Angela, Veronica Demeritte & Althea Cleare; numerous grand children & a host of other relatives & friends.

Charlene Milfort, 57 a resident of Carmichael Road West, died at PMH on Wednesday, April 15, 2020.

She is survived by her 2 sons: Conrad & Frankino Andrews; 3 daughters: Franchell, Charnique & Shannel Andrews; Mother: Roselane Hanna; sisters: Minister Louise Minnis, Minister Sabrina Martin, Oval & Stephanie Bain, Linda Miller, Angie Rolle, Nathalee Hall; brothers: Edward Deveaux, Anthony & Gary Bain; 16 nieces, 19 nephews; aunts: Valarie Hanna & Yvonne Woodside; son-in-law: Brisco Morley; brothers-inlaw: Cyril Minnis & Oral Martin; sisters-in-law: Sharon Bain & Pandora Deveaux & a host of other relatives & friends.

Charles Alfred Knowles, 86 a resident of Knowles Alley, Fox Hill, died at PMH on Thursday, April 16, 2020.

other relatives & friends.

He is survived by his 5 sons: Patrick, James, Ambrose, Dereck & John Knowles; 2 daughters: Jennifer Rolle & Stephanie Knowles-Rolle; 3 brothers: Harry, Hughie & Roderick Knowles; 3 sisters: Lilliemae Knowles, Savaleta Knowles & Geneva Miller; numerous grandchildren & a host of

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Death Notices For Teacher Millicent Gertrude Smith, 82 a resident of Blue Hill Heights died on Tuesday, April 14th, 2020 at The Princess Margaret Hospital.

Cherished memories are held by her 1 son: Corey (Athyma) Smith; 2 daughters: Denise (Eugene) Mackey and Allison Gibson; 4 grandchildren: Corie V. Smith, Chavargo (Ricoda) Smith, Corinique and Cayden Smith; 2 great grandchildren: Cameron Smith and Tamire Ferguson; 5 sisters, numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives & friends.

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

Rosalie Virginia Barry Stewart, 87 a resident of Harbour Island, Bahamas died on Friday, April 17th, 2020 at The Princess Margaret Hospital.

Precious memories are held by her 6 children: Kenneth Stewart, Lillymae Adams, Sherrie Ann Cox, Randell, Wayde and Dwight Stewart; 20 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives & friends.

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

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Funeral Service For

Ms. Evelyn Mavisit Frith, 79

of #259 Market Street will be held on Friday, April 24, 2020 at Pilgrim Ministries International, Minnie Street at 11a.m.

Officiating will be Pastor Ednal Minnis, assisted by Minister Marvette Minnis.

Interment will follow in the Southern Cemetery, Cowpen Road.

Those left to cherish her memories are her Daughter: Jennymae Morley Frith; Sons: Gregory (Vernita) Morley, Sr., Bradley & Trevor Smith & Gromyoko Symonette; Sister: Roselda Fowler; Brothers: Noel & Cleveland Frith; Nieces: Tasma Sturrup, Kendra (Lloyd) Burrows, Shavonne Moss & Wendy Frith; Nephews: Daron & Kevin Sturrup, Anthony & Dwight Hepburn, Cordell Cargill & Emison Frith; Grandchildren: Tanya Darling, Natasha (Clayton) Williams, Carmel Williams, Nakanssa Maycock, Brion & Sirdeno Smith, Rezzy Moss, Jamel Morley, Chamer Frith, Jepal (Sherquell) Forbes, Keyovano Moss, Gregory Morley Jr., Linda Morley, Lakeitra, Aaliyha, Ashantae’, Lashano, Teaquon, Takeem & Dyamond Smith, Gromyoko, Ashanti & Xavier Symonette & Peathra Rolle; Great-Grandchildren: Brianeka, Kayshay, Brandiesha, Clayton, Natario & Tarnisha Williams, Shavano, Takeil, Lacardra & Robineka Thompson, Kadesha Maycock, Britney Knowles, Candace Murray, Brielle Neymour, Ra’arja & Raiden Roach, Ryon Dean, Lamonte Gardiner, Kareem Ferguson, Tamia Albury, Jahni & Jahking Morley, Kadera Clarke, Jayden Forbes, Ashley Bullard, Charlise, Charltano, Arriano Maycock, Darrise, Darrius & Moss, Dariha Brown & Lanavia, Marcus, Clinton & Sherrad; Cousins: Judy Deleveaux, Kenneth Beckford, Geneva Rolle, Douglas, Glinton, Rita & Glendia Darling, Leeanna Darville, Doreen Deleveaux & Edward Ferguson; Grand Nieces/ Nephews: Lakeisha Davis, Ashanti, Indira, Vanessa, Adrianna, Akeem, Aaron & Travis Wilson, Junior, Nadie, Lashawn, Targe & TJ Fowler, Sharaye Adderley, LJ, Luciano, Llyod & Sapphiry Burrows, Deondre, Evan, Evante, Keymani, Emmania, Kyahri, Elkia, Kevia, Omega, Tevin & Wyatt. Other Relatives & Friends: Charles Johnson, Angela Rolle, Millie Roker, Joyce Rolle, Ann, Miriam, Cameron, Stevie Dames, Anthony Bodie, Mrs. Stephanie Rahming and Family, Raymond, Rhea Heastie, Charmaine, Adrianna, Magdalene, Kevin Ryan, St. John’s College, Mighty Prayer Worrier Group, Limeade Company,

Market Street & Mason Addition Communities, KFC South Beach Branch. Please pardon us if your name is not mentioned.

Viewing will be held in the Legacy Suit at Vaughn O. Jones Memorial Center on Mount Royal Avenue and Talbot Street on Thursday at 11:00a.m. to 1:00p.m and on Friday at 10:00a.m. until service time.

Graveside Service For

Keith Willington Knowles, 52 of Mangrove Bush, Long Island will be held on Friday, April 24th, 2020, 11:00 at St. Anne’s Anglican Church Cemetery, Fox Hill, New Providence. Officiating will be Rev’d Chitan Thompson. Interment will follow in St. Anne’s Cemetery, Fox Hill, New Providence.

He was pre-deceased by his parents: Willard and Merrith Knowles; Brothers: Rosco, Marvin, and Peter Knowles.

He is survived by his wife: Dawn Knowles; Daughter: Ashley Knowles; Son: Kyle Knowles; Siblings and Spouses: Mildred Cartwright, Predenza (Lester) Carroll, Barbara (Ravi) Jesubatham, Paula (Nonoy) Capras, Martha (Lawrence) Cartwright, Jess (Eileen) Knowles, and Paul (Paulette) Knowles; Aunts: Eva, Alma, and Isabel Knowles; Nieces: Elaine, Samantha, Clarece, Jessica, Petra, Susannah, Anne, Margarett, Concepcion, and Selena; Nephews: James, Marston, Damien, Dr. Julian Jesubatham, Jeremy, Mathew, Marvic, Willard, Paul Jr., and McCaine; Numerous Grand Nieces, Grand Nephews, Cousins, including: the communities of Mangrove Bush, Petty’s, and Cartwright’s, Long Island; Special thanks to Dr. Yvette Carter, and staff of Deadman’s Cay Clinic and Nurse Margaret, Doctors and Nurses of A&E, Male Surgical Two, ICU, Male Medical One of Princess Margaret Hospital, Rev. Chitan Thompson and Fr. Hugh Barlett.

Viewing will be held on Thursday (Today) from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Vaughn O. Jones Memorial Center, Mt. Royal Avenue and Talbot Street, New Providence, The Bahamas.

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Funeral Service For

Martha Eloise Knowles Ritchie, 60

a resident of #94 Falcon Crest, Eastern Estates and formerly of McKann’s, Long Island will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, April 24th, 2020 at St. Anne’s Anglican Church Cemetery, Fox Hill Road. Officiating will be Rev. Fr. Hugh Bartlett.

She is survived by her husband: Dex Ritchie Sr.; sons: Darren, Deandre and Devez Ritchie; stepson: Dex Jr. (Charlene) Ritchie; step grandchildren: Dex III and Celina Ritchie; brother: Rudolph Knowles; sisters: Dorothy and Ruth Knowles, Ivy Burrows and Lottie (Gregory Sr.) Rahming; motherin-law: Elsa Ritchie; sisters-in-law: Sheron, Darnell and Michelle Ritchie, Nicolette (Zendal) Gibson, Racquel (Stephen) Maycock and Carol (Herbert) Knowles; brothers-in-law: Kendal Sr. (Kim) Ritchie and Philip Sr. (Roslyn) Ritchie; aunts and uncles: Carolyn (Frank) Dean, Linda Cartwright, Valderine and Hazel Turnquest, Janet (Henry) Adderley, Maxine (Ephriam) Darville, Arlene and Francita Ritchie, Rev. Fr. Addison (Shirley) Turnquest, Roderick (Althea) Turnquest and Mertland (Ceolah) Turnquest; nieces and nephews: Catherine (Jason) Turnquest, Rosena (Emelio) Thompson, Kristyn, Sierra and Penelope Burrows, Monique Knowles, Nathalya (Helson) Ambrose, Shura Pratt, DeAnna (Therez) Major, Nichelle Sawyer, Heather and Phylicia Ritchie, Khadysha Curtis, Anicea and Brielle Maycock, Emma Cunningham, Amberlee Higgs, Sarai Miller, TeAnna, TeArra and TeMarra Major, Peyton Curtis, Alayna Gibson, Alan (Michelle) Burrows, Michael Maragh, Andrew Knowles, Gregory Jr. and Julius Rahmimg, Justin, Johnathan and Jared Knowles, Brandon (Amanda) Burrows, Preston Burrows, Rovaughn Turnquest, Mark Greene, Mikael Hepburn, Troy, Devaughan, Kendal Jr. Maurice, Kym and Jason Ritchie, Philip Ritchie Jr., Nicholas Gibson, DeAshton (Alia) Maycock and Decarrio Maycock, Jue-Henri Darville, Nathan Cunningham and Elijah Curtis; cousins: Betty Miller, Terry, Edna, Carolyn and Freda Fox, Patrice Symonette, Iona and Astrid Adderley, Joyce Pinder, Mary Harding, Marie Brown, Helen Deal, Dr. Ronald Knowles, Joan Albury, Sonia Forbes, Louise Gomez, Jonathon Johnson, Dr. Pandora Johnson, Hope Ratuffe, Jerome Sawyer, Alexandrea, Natasha and Fr. Shazz Turnquest; other relatives and friends including but not limited to: Amy Knowles and Sheldon Knowles, the staff at Renal House, the community of McKann’s Long Island, the neighbours of Falcon Crest and the crime watch committee of Eastern Estates and her loving and adorable cat JoJo. Relatives and friends may pay their last respects Vaughn O. Jones Memorial Center, Mt. Royal Avenue and Talbot Street on Thursday, April 23rd, 2020 from 10 a.m. 4 p.m.

A Private Funeral Service For

Normilie Arisa-Esperance, 61

of Carmichael Road who died on Sunday, March 15, 2020 will be held on Thursday, April 23, 2020, 11:00 am at Woodlawn Gardens, Soldier Road. Officiating will be Pastor Howard Williamson.

Left to Cherish her memories are her husband, Lucles Esperance; children, Linda Arisca, Rosena, Ronald, Jason and Kesner Esperance, Willy Joseph, Mirleine Paul-Martin and Mark Esperance; grandchildren, Mark Gedeon, Wilkin Joseph, Kelly, Marvin, Evins, Juvens Martin, Charlton Macky, Williams Joseph, Kethe-Milda and Romai Esperance; sons and daughters-in-law, Neil Bryan, Dieudonne Martin, Makara Esperance and Tamara; brothers and sisters, Elifrance, Prospere, Celavie and Anathalie Arisca; brothers and sisters-in-law, Orel Semelfort, Ermilia Arisca, Resimene and Sylvanie; one aunt, Orlimcia Previlas; nieces and nephews, Luckaon, Jasline, Yvrose Arisca, Verlanda, Yanophka, Ronaldson, Dieulanie, Oreste, Nicole Semelfort, Timene, Martine, Ary, Merlinda, Rosemitha, Renette, Timilie, Celavie, Luccene Arisca, Arislourde Arisca, Arty, Ermilia, Luckson, Larisnaer Arisca, Jean-Claude, Ulrick, Marina, BastianSemelfort; numerous cousins and other relatives and friends including: Ignace Jean, Roselande, Smeralda Casimir, Falandina, Caselet Jean, Lemoine Previlas, Ophamise, Oticia Previlas, Luvetha Simon, Oberne Jean, Gertha, Decius, Odiles, Jean-Claude Alteme, Juliette Gibson, Fregy, Julie, Pauline Alteme, Odalie Charles, Wilner, Samson Jackson Charles, Junie Beau-plan, Mireille, Claudamise, Sylficia Loudna, Vilande, Vilene, Wislet, Ducas, Maudira, Lourdy, Wisner, Serge, Mark, Shoobert, Wilna, Wilda Charles, Micheline Charles, Meresse, Accinvil, Anitha, Cheridson, Elivene Suceron, Eciliam Mme Oscal, Rosemelie, Sainfora and Lorvina.

Arrangements are being handled by Vaughn O. Jones Memorial Center, Mt. Royal Avenue and Talbot Street.

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A Priviate Service For Melissa Allen & Family, Enid Clarke & Family, Joseph Clarke & Family, Mrs. Patricia Ann Wright Johnny Clarke & Family, Sheila Clarke-Mangura & Family, Paula ClarkeLory & Family, Marsha Williams & Family, The Children of the late Andrew nee Ferguson, 68 Clarke, The Children of the late Zia Ferguson & Family; Other relatives & friends: Marina Johnson & Family, Mike Farrington & Family, Wanda Silver & Family, Eugenia Nixon & Family, Domonic Wilson & Family, Mr. & Mrs. affectionately called “Pat” Brasil Cumberbatch & Family, Monique Hanna & Family, Eugenia Nixon of #10 Avocado Street, Pinewood Gardens.

Officiating will be Pastor Ednal Minnis assisted by Minister Marvette Minnis.

She was pre-deceased by her husband: John “BushCrack” Wright, and her parents Eloise and Bruce Ferguson; Brother: Philip Ferguson; granddaughter: Anya Wilmott.

Left to cherish her memories are her Sons: Arlington Wilmott III (Christine), Jermaine Wright, Mario Wright (Gabriella), Vandyke Wright and Julian Wright (Monique); Daughters: Antoinette Newton (Errol), Ebony Wright (Raynard), Quetel Sams (Carl), Kimberley McIntosh; Adopted Daughter: Miriam Stapleton (Brian); God daughter: Beverley; Grandchildren: Donovan, Arlingtino & Ashton Wilmott, Aaron Forbes, Dudley Smith, Anton Wilmott, Tamia Wright, Marlissa Wright, Mario Wright Jr, Stacia Wright, Juliette Wright, Julianne Wright, Julian Wright Jr, Kevisha Rolle, Shanti McIntosh; Great Grandchildren: Travanya McPhee, Skye Wilmott, Dudley Smith Jr., Hailey Wilmott, Harmony Wilmott; Brothers: Patrick Ferguson, Anthony Ferguson, Gary Ferguson, Godfrey Ferguson, Terry Outten, Trevor Cox; Sisters: Charlene Adderley-St. Germain, Margaret Miller, Sherry Hepburn; Brothers-In-Law: Willie, Bertram & Ricky Wright of Kent, Ohio, Peter St. Germain; Sisters-in-Law: Margaret Ann Bowe of Atlanta, Georgia, Meriam Wright of Kent, Ohio, Stephanie Ferguson, Karen Ferguson, Sarah Outten; Aunts: Joyce Strachan, Barbara Johnson; Numerous Nieces & Nephews: Anthony Ferguson, Anton Carey, Latoya Ferguson, Gaichelle Russell, Gary Ferguson Jr., Gareth Ferguson, Shonell Ferguson-Mobley, Corey Ferguson, Shanae Ferguson, Kaden Ferguson, Terrance Outten, Eugene Outten, Anthony Outten, Damien Outten, Tara Outten, Trevor Cox Jr., Moses Mackey, Taran Adderley, Linda Smith, Stephon Adderley, Aalliyah Adderley, Pharell Adderley, Crystal Adderley, Shanton St. Germain, Phaddey St. Germain; Numerous Cousins: Gail Strachan, Gregory Strachan & Family, Janet Strachan, Moya Strachan, Hugh Strachan, Yvette Thompson & Family, Michelle Pelecanos & Family, Colin Turnquest & Family, Ingrid Major, Darlene Gibson & Family, Cheryl Whymns & Family, Deborah Brown & Family, Lisa Curry & Family, Sandra Carey & Family, Sheila Whylly & Family, Racquell Bethel & Family, Ron Bethel & Family, Williamae Bethel & Family, Perry Johnson & Family,

& Family, Lizzie-Ann Taylor & Family, Marilyn Stubbs & Family, Glenelle Davis & Family, Cecile Brown & Family, Sheila Gray & Family, The Outten Family, Elsie Moxey & Family, Esther Rolle & Family, Theo Neilly & Family, Susan Murray & Family, William Thompson, Angela Laramore & Family, Vera Fox & Family, The Johnson Family, Lyn Johnson & Family, Desiree Moxey, Mario Sherman, Randy Ferguson, Jarvis Styles & Family, Arlington Wilmott II & Family, Monique Wallace-Jones & Family, Theresa Miller & Family, Deandra Miller & Family, The Forbes of Yellow Elder, Sabrina Higgs & Family, Marcia Stuart-Roker & Family, Charlene Taylor & Family, Louise Bain-Knowles & Family, Lance Brozozog & Family, Theo Albury & Family, Donna Russell & Family of Canada, The House of Junkanoo, The Nurses of Doctors of the Oncology Department, Princess Margaret Hospital, The Cancer Society, The Sister Sister Support Group, Hope For Tomorrow, Majestic Tours Family, The British Colonial Hilton Family, The Comfort Suites Family, The Airport Authority, The Office of the Attorney General Family. The family apologies to anyone that may have been inadvertently left out.

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Leon Rolle, 42 of #21 Ferguson Street, Fox Hill and formerly of Mangrove Cay, Andros died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Sunday, March 29th, 2020.

He is survived by his parents: David and Judith Rolle; brothers: Dewitt, Valentino, Barry, Clayton, Rashad, David, Donovan Rolle; sisters: McKell Rolle Ferguson, Latoya Rolle-Stubbs, Karen, Montez, Keva, Nicola Rolle; grandmother: Rena Bannister; special friend: Quinie Edwards; stepdaughter: Brenisha Smith; numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.

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

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Death Notices For Bethsheba Orelia Rigby, 69 Joyann Denice Cartwright, 50 of Astrantia Close, West Bay Street died at Doctor’s Hospital on Saturday, April 18th, 2020.

of Carmichael Meadows died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Saturday, April 11th, 2020.

She is survived by her husband: Quincy She is survived by her husband: Edmund Cartwright; mother: Joycelyn Neely; sons: Rigby; son: Steffan Rigby; grandson: Tariq and Joshua; daughter: Adia; sister: Kamani Rigby; sisters: Lenora Black, Judith Nesbitt; brothers: Byron Neely, Angela Cornish, Shirley Lockhart, Debbie Cranston, Devin Eugeine, Meko Neely; Barnard, Rosamon Gomez, Debra, Barbra, 11 nieces, 6 nephews and many others too Jacqueline Gardiner and Leanier McIntosh; brother: Stevenson Swain; numerous nieces, nephews, a host of numerous to mention. other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.

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

Emmaline Moss, 79 of Stapledon Gardens and formerly of Mayaguana died at The Princess Margaret Hospital on Tuesday, April 21st, 2020.

Cora Lee Johnson, 71 of James Cistern, Eleuthera died at her daughter’s residence on Wednesday, April 22nd, 2020.

She is survived by her sons: Justin Moss, She is Survived by her Husband: Pastor Wilfred Moss Jr., Virlent Moss, Brent, Benson Johnson; Sons: Jeremy, Van and Anthone, Troy Gibson, Oscar Pinder, Ettiene Johnson; Daughters: Jennarosa Earnel Brown, Huel Williamson; daughters: Johnson, Beatrice Hall, Jodie Wilson, Stephanie, Crecetha, Sessiemae, Winnifred Tamiko Reckley, Christine Johnson; Brooks, Susan Charlton, Sharona Moss, Sisters: Dorothy Johnson, Rosemary Ward, Patricka Moss; sisters: Ida Farrington, Flora Virgill, Olive Charlton, Ruby Charlton; brothers: Clayton Farrington, Mary Russell, Virgina Cartwright, Melonie Ward; Brothers: Billy, Leroy, Percy, Charlton, Junior Cox and many others too Bishop Raymond Ward, Wilmott Ward, Edison Ward and Other Relatives and Friends. numerous to mention.

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

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Final Rites For Mr. Charles Hamilton Sr., 62 affectionately called

Death Notices For Mrs. Christine Mercedes Nesbitt, 70 of #197 Rutherford Circles, Freeport, Grand Bahama died at the Rand Memorial Hospital, Freeport, Grand Bahama on Wednesday, April 15th, 2020.

She is survived by her daughters: Shaneka Nesbitt, Yvonne NesbittSands and Stephanie Outten; sons: Rico Nesbitt Sr. and Vincent Butler; sons-in-law: Eldridge Morris and Kevin Sands; daughter-in-law: Stacy Butler; grandchildren: Symone’ Stephen, Shanice and Steven Morris, Kashera, Kristina and Keesha Hart, Kristen Bullard, Rico Jr., Patricio and Jamerio Nesbitt, Simeon Bevans, Vargo Brown and Lavincano; great grandchildren: Marriah Smith and Amari Rahming, Sherron Spencer, Ethan Miller, Shammah Hanna and Nevaeh Miller; brother: Jack Cherefant; sisters: Ramona Cooper, Rosemarie Bonheur, Erica and Elver Telfort; sisters-in-law: Marie Alice Cherefant and Patsy Davis; brothers-in-law: Benoit Bonheur and Telmige Nesbitt; nieces and nephews: Orlando, Dakarai and Cleopatra Cherefant, Franklyn and Franando Cooper, Sophia, Teria, Daniella, Keva, Robin, Rosezena, Kimly, Nicole, Quanesha, Cleopatra, Kenya Bonheur, Larry, Richie, Orland, Fernando, Franklin Bonheur, Kenny Bonheur, Larry and Richard Levy, Teria Levy-Ferguson, Sophia Landry; grandnieces and nephew: Anthony Levy, AJ and Aniya-Star Levy; great grand nieces and nephews: Jasmine Levy, Charisma Levy, Richard Levy Jr. , Kiarra Levy, Larry Levy Jr. , Brikeria, Byheen, Bryshon, RJ and Zyhir.

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

“Capron”

a resident of Seabreeze Lane will be held on Friday, April 24th, 2020, 11:00 am. at Bethel Baptist Church, Meeting Street, New Providence, Bahamas. Officiating will be Reverend Dr. Timothy Stewart assisted by Reverend Hutchinson. In compliance with current Government regulations, attendance is limited to ten (10) family members.

Precious memories lingers in the hearts of his Wife: Beverley Hamilton; Sons: Xsadensio & Charles Hamilton Jr.; Sisters: Bernadette & Glenda Storr; Cindy Neil; Nephews: Lorenzo; Lemorn; Odel; Lemorn; Frederick; Quincy; Brandon Storr; Charles (CJ) Tucker Jr.; Stepfan Tucker; Perez Davis; Aaron-Gabriel; Jeremiah Storr; Jakai Grant; Nieces: Dina; Shantell; Nadia Storr; Brandeeka Storr; Chyrelle; Christal Davis; Robynn Sturrup; Richae Sturrup, Toneka & Gabrielle Laroda; Aunts: Carolee Hamilton; Hazel; Sylvia Campbell; Naomi; Monique; Mettie & Ruth; Uncles: Calford & Sherlock Hamilton; and a host of Other relatives and friends: Pastor Timothy Stewart & family; Steven Laroda & family; Robert Sturrup & family; Michael Francis and family; Michelle Davis & family; Monique & Ricardo Clarke; Ruth Ferguson & family; Vaklev Bastian & the New Body Resurrection family; Wade Sr. & Jr; Jessie Davis; Mervin & Deborah Davis; Jackie Davis; Jamal Mott; Maxwell Cartwright; Trevor “Small Fry” Smith; Mark; Abby Major, Larry Major; Keith Bethel & family; Rose; Ava Harper; Kell; Michael Grant; Amos; Derrick Hudson; Dale; Harry; Monica; William; Jimmy; The Taxi Cab Union; Kirkland Pratt;The Ministry of Tourism & Aviation (Industry Training Dept.); Bethel Baptist Church family & The Praise & Worship Team; along with various others too numerous to mention.

The body will repose at the Chapel of the Saints Sweeting’s Colonial Mortuary and Crematorium, #84 Blue Hill Road from 10.00 am on Thursday until 4:00 pm.

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CHURCHES GO DIGITAL FOR TITHE PAYMENTS

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HE local digital payments company Kanoo has added five churches to its programme for congregants who wish to pay their tithes and make offerings, and for church leaders who want to connect with their flock.

“We expect that number to grow as many churches have expressed interest in signing up,” said Nicholas Rees, chairman and co-founder at Kanoo.

“The COVID-19 virus has presented a logistical challenge for the Church because believers can’t gather and worship at their home church but instead have to stay home, and either watch services online, by television or listen by radio. This health crisis has also increased the need for assistance, as many have lost their jobs. The Church must be in a position to provide aid to members in need, in addition to meeting its daily operational costs.”

Mr Rees said they hope to offer a way for church-goers to connect, as their technology enables users to access to financial services when and where banks are not available.

Church leaders, he added, can also communicate with their members, send out notices and inspirational messages via Kanoo. Members who are in a position to do so, can pay their tithes and offerings through the app.

“We are all in this together, and we must adapt and support one another in practicing social distancing. Kanoo is happy to help where we can, and we applaud the leadership for their vision and technological foresight. We believe through this collaboration the work of the Church can continue. The Church is undoubtedly a critical pillar in our society. So we felt it necessary to design something unique for them. If we as a company are going to make life easier for Bahamians, we have to have every aspect

LOCAL digital payments company Kanoo has added five churches to its platform to enable digital tithe of their lives covered, which includes payments.

the Church as well as other vital entities,” said Mr Rees.

The five churches recently added to Kanoo’s programme are: New Destiny Baptist Cathedral, Spirit of Life Ministries, Mount Tabor Church, Believer’s Embassy International, and The Life Worship Center.

In an interview with Tribune Religion, President of the Bahamas Christian Council Bishop Delton Fernander of New Destiny Baptist Cathedral said the collaboration was inspired by the wish of some church members to provide support to fellow congregants who have lost their jobs.

Bishop Fernander said social

distancing practices have made it necessary to introduce new technology in churches which normally would have taken years to implement.

“I firmly believe that at this is a juncture in our life we must hit the reset button; we cannot come out other side of this the same as we came in. I believe in God. I believe that He has a plan for our country and its people. I also believe in the Bahamas and the ingenuity and resilience of the Bahamian people. Together we can accomplish anything because we have always put God first. One day these times will only be a memory. When we recall these days in the future, it should be as a catalyst for positive change in our individual lives, our families, and this nation,” said Bishop Fernander.

Mr Rees added that while life has undoubtedly changed significantly, it hasn’t stopped. He said his team is looking forward to more collaborations and dialogue with businesses, churches and institutions.

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ASTOR Keno Smith has attended and presided over many funerals, however, his father’s 45-minute graveside only service, held on April 17, was by far the quickest he has ever experienced.

This is the new reality families who must lay loved ones to rest face during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many of them are struggling with the decision whether to host a final goodbye and very condensed service with only 10 people, including the officiant, or deferring funeral arrangements until the coronavirus outbreak has been controlled and restrictions on gatherings are eased.

In the case of Mr Smith and his family, they settled on having a short graveside service for their patriarch, Neville Smith, a former police officer who died at the age of 60 on March 26.

The Smith family had been holding off on hosting a funeral service until conditions in the country improved, but the lockdown is lasting much longer than they anticipated.

“Right after he passed away we had a family meeting. We decided very quickly we would wait. We suspected that by the end of April this would have passed and by May we would be able to have a proper funeral, and by proper I mean having all our loved ones there and in a church.

“We all felt he was deserving of that, especially because we grew up in church, he was involved in church and that would have been important to him. We wanted family and friends to have an opportunity to say goodbye,” Mr Smith told Tribune Religion.

Mr Smith did not have an opportunity to see his father in the days leading up to his death due to the current restrictions.

His father was hospitalised for a week and the government-imposed restrictions allowed for only one person to visit him.

“That person was my mother,” he said.

“Even for myself, I wanted to host a proper final goodbye service because I did not get to see him to say goodbye.

Whereas in normal circumstances a child would have an opportunity to go to the hospital, I never got that.”

The Smith family held off as long as possible, but once the government began announcing even more restrictions it became clear they would not be able to have the sendoff they had hoped for.

“Initially we had the big funeral planned in our head, but it was not too long until we saw the numbers, the cases rising, and the Prime Minister becoming stricter with his policies concerning the lockdown.

“My mother and I had a discussion; we realised this was not going to phase out as fast as we thought. We also did not want to draw it out either and not have a funeral until June or July possibly,” said Mr Smith.

Then a representative from Demeritte’s Funeral Home reached out

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Due to restrictions on gatherings, the Smith family had a to the family about an 45-minute graveside opening date for a seronly service for their vice. The decision was made to hold the funeral patriarch, Neville on April 17.

Smith, on April “That was also by birth17. day,” Mr Smith said.

Originally, the family wanted to host the service at Evangelistic Temple where Mr Smith serves as pastor.

It would have been able to accommodate the 300 to 500 family members and friends who would have wanted to pay their lasts respect.

“He has a big family. He has 10 siblings,” said Mr Smith of his late father.

Unfortunately, a funeral service large enough to accommodate the entire family could not take place.

“We had a 45-minute graveside

Thursday, April 23, 2020 ● PAGE 31 service,” Mr Smith said. “We had a hymn, a prayer, a reading from the Old and New Testament, a tribute. His old friend Bishop Carlos Thompson gave a 10 to 15 minute eulogy. I committed the body and we were done. That was the shortest funeral I had have attended.”

It was the kind of service Mr Smith said is foreign to Bahamian culture and one mostly seen in movies.

“You have a culture of mostly black people, Caribbean people at that, and our culture leans towards longer funerals. The graveside service is one that you would see more so on TV,” he said.

“For me on average funerals are two hours. I have sat throughout a four-hour funeral and I have also had to officiate a three-hour funeral, so a 45-minute funeral was by far the quickest,” he said.

Mr Smith believes his father and those whose lives he impacted were cheated out of getting a sense of closure.

The funeral service was attended by his widow, four children, grandchildren, and a few other relatives.

“I got the opportunity to celebrate and say my final goodbye in that 45-minute service. But maybe the others who could not attend were cheated. Or maybe he was cheated because he did not get the sendoff that he deserved for someone who was so instrumental to me and in so many lives. So, because of COVID-19 I feel like it was kind of unfair,” he said.

Mr Smith said while he understands the government’s position, he also believes the plight of families who are facing the difficulty of losing a loved and having to plan a funeral during this pandemic should be taken into consideration.

He hopes the government can strike a balance in keeping people safe and also lessening the pressure put on grieving families by the restrictions.

“There are huge families in the country...those who want and need the opportunity to say goodbye even from a mental health standpoint,” he said.

“I feel in every situation as much as possible you should hear out the stakeholders. Obviously before the initial decision was made all the stakeholders were not consulted. But now that things have been going on I think they should now hear families out, hear what families are feeling. And they should take that along with the new information we have about COVID-19 and then decide to relax some of the restrictions. But I say that as a person who does not have all the information.”

He recommended: “Maybe move the number of persons up to 50. Request families utilise big churches that can allow for social distancing, still require people to wear masks, allow them to not sit so closely together. Maybe ask that as a prerequisite for families to purchase sanitisers and ensure the church has sanitation staff on hand to constantly keep areas sanitised.”

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MEDITATION BRINGING CHRIST TO THE WORLD

BY REV ANGELA C BOSFIELD PALACIOUS

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HIS is the time for intentional discipleship in action like never before. Everything that we thought important has been stripped away. All we have left is our dependence on God to lead us and guide us as we have no idea where we are headed and what will come next. We who are the church, we have been locked out of four walls and have no choice but to spend time alone with God and to ponder who God is calling us to be and how best to operate now.

There are more lessons to learn from the Corinthian church experience as St. Paul’s letters shape us into more committed Christians. Let us study to show ourselves approved.

Slavery is a repulsive institution but it was very much a reality for the people of this time. The church as slaves of Christ leaves no question as to the nature and level of our expected obedience: “Were you a slave when you were called? Don’t let it trouble you—although if you can gain your freedom, do so. For the one who was a slave when called to faith in the Lord is the Lord’s freed person; similarly, the one who was free when called is Christ’s slave. You were bought at a price; do not become slaves of human beings.

Brothers and sisters, each person, as responsible to God, should remain in the situation they were in when God called them.” (1 Corinthians 7:21-24 NIV).

Christ’s crucifixion sets us free from earthly slavery (worthless desires), binding us irretrievably to God’s will. We have all been bought at an incalculable price. We truly belong to God. Each one of us is accountable to God, and to those who have set godly examples for us. Like the Corinthian Church, we are indeed letters of recommendation, and it is our faith that speaks to the work of who have gone before, even as the next generation will reflect our work and witness:“You yourselves are our letter, written on our hearts, known and read by everyone. You show that

you are a letter from Christ, the result of our ministry, written not with ink but with the Spirit of the living God, not on tablets of stone but on tablets of human hearts.”(2 Corinthians 3:2-3 NIV).

What will they say of us when all of this is over? How have we led family devotions in our home? What coarse language slips out when we are angry, or perhaps it is pornography that shows up as last seen channels, when our children are looking for their programmes?

What is going on behind closed doors even now, although we hold prestigious positions in the church?

Are we guilty of being spiritual babes?

Is our impurity, infidelity and disobedience to God all signs of the church’s spiritual immaturity today as it was then: “Brothers and sisters, I could not address you as people who live by the Spirit but as people who are still worldly—mere infants in Christ. I gave you milk, not solid food, for you were not yet ready for it. Indeed, you are still not ready. You are still worldly. For since there is jealousy and quarreling among you, are you not worldly? Are you not acting like mere humans? For when one says, “I follow Paul,” and another, “I follow Apollos,” are you not mere human beings?”(1 Corinthians 3:1-4 NIV).

The metaphor of infancy serves as a serious criticism of a congregation which sought to boast of its spiritual advancement. Their inability to discern good from evil suggests they are not of full age, that they are indeed helpless in the world.

Are we guilty of the same sin of pride?

Are we out of our depth in this time of crisis or are we capable of calling our people to praise and prayer, to confession and conversion? Is it true that our growth in grace has been stunted by our similar attachment to the world? Are we in need of a spiritual father to discipline us:“I am writing this not to shame you but to warn you as my dear children.

Even if you had ten thousand guardians in Christ, you do not have many fathers, for in Christ Jesus I became your father through the gospel. Therefore I urge you to imitate me. For this reason I have sent to you Timothy, my son whom I love, who is faithful in the Lord. He will remind you of my way of life in Christ Jesus, which agrees with what I teach everywhere in every church.” (1 Corinthians 4: 14-17 NIV).

Who are the Timothys in our midst today? Can God use us? Are we training for ministry? Are we like athletes who have their eye on the perishable wreath and renounce our rights to certain legitimate pleasures in order to equip our bodies for a grueling race?

“Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize?

Run in such a way as to get the prize.

Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training.

They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever. Therefore I do not run like someone running aimlessly; I do not fight like a boxer beating the air. No, I strike a blow to my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize.” (1 Corinthians. 9:24-27 NIV).

This is a call to self-sacrifice lest we be disqualified after helping to equip others.

Heavenly approval comes when holiness gives meaning to discipline. Purposeless discipline would indicate that we have

As God’s field, our loyalty is to our Creator and Cultivator rather than any mere labourer in the field.

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REV ANGELA PALACIOUS lost sight of God, so self-denial in any form must be accompanied by the sanctifying grace of God. As God’s field, our loyalty is to our Creator and Cultivator rather than any mere labourer in the field. We plant the seed of God’s word and water it with baptism, but it is still God who gives the growth. Like the deep rich earth silently accepting God’s gift of seed, we are to accept humbly and gratefully what God gives to each one of us: “I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God has been making it grow. So neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is anything, but only God, who makes things grow. The one who plants and the one who waters have one purpose, and they will each be rewarded according to their own labor. For we are co-workers in God’s service; you are God’s field, God’s building.” (1 Corinthians 3:6-9 NIV).

As God’s building we are built on the foundation of Jesus Christ. We each add to the durability of the structure by our faithfulness.

Let us rise to the occasion, and bring Christ to the world by speaking and living with hope, peace, joy and most of all love.

• Rev Angela Palacious, a motivational speaker and author of several devotional books, is an Anglican priest.

She may be contacted at 393-9000 or by e-mail at angelapalacious@gmail.com.

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Prayer of Jabez MANY of us are familiar with the Prayer of Jabez, which is found in 1 Chronicles 4:10 (KJV). Scripture tells us that Jabez was more honourable than his brothers and his mother named him Jabez because she gave birth to him in pain. (verse nine) Jabez cried out to God in prayer. “And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and that thine hand might be with me, and that thou wouldest keep me from evil, that it may not grieve me! And God granted him that which he requested.” Jabez, asked God for four distinct requests. Firstly, to bless him. Secondly, to assist him in his work, ie to enlarge his territory. Thirdly, to be with him in all his endeavours.

Finally, to protect him from evil and harm. This is a very important prayer to God, and indicates Jabez’s recognition of the significance of God in our lives.

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Submitting to the will of God in our daily living is what we are expected to do, and it pleases Him. This is a definitive demonstration of meekness and surrender to our Creator…..and forms the foundation and basis of all blessings.

Some scholars have suggested that the Prayer of Jabez should not be taken to an extreme to request God to yield to our will; our responsibility is to yield to the will of God. Moreover, merely repeating the prayer daily does not guarantee that we will obtain what we ask for, and Matthew 6:7-9 specifically warns us against “vain repetitions”. It is our faith and God’s grace which are always sacrosanct. “Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.” Matthew 6:9.

Amen.

Thanks be to God for the sharing of His word.

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Ancient texts encouraged hope and endurance when they spoke of end times

By KIM HAINES-EITZEN Professor of Early Christianity, Cornell University (THE CONVERSATION) - With streets deserted, hospitals full and morgues struggling to cope with the number of bodies, it isn’t surprising that some people are making comparisons with the apocalypse.

The idea of an apocalypse, a time of catastrophic suffering, has existed for thousands of years.

Although things seemed bleak during ancient times of crisis, my research on ancient apocalypticism and its long history suggests that cultivating hope during times of chaos was essential.

Ancient apocalypticism The word apocalypticism comes from the ancient Greek word “apokalypsis,” meaning a “revealing” or a “revelation.”

Scholars define apocalypticism as a social and religious movement that sees the world in stark terms, such as dramatic visions that reveal a battle between good and evil and a coming judgment day.

In more general terms, apocalypticism explained the cause of a crisis and how people should respond to it. The future, in most forms of apocalyptic thinking, meant imminent cataclysmic change: a new kingdom, a new world order.

Apocalyptic ideas are an important theme in the Bible. The biblical Book of Revelation, for example, was written during a time of political upheaval when Christians were being persecuted.

Its dramatic visions included the “woman sitting on a scarlet beast…with seven heads and ten horns.” This vision, which probably alluded to the tyranny of imperial political authorities, was paradoxically a source of inspiration for early Christians, because it gave voice to their suffering.

But long before Revelation was written, apocalyptic thinking took root in ancient Judaism during times of significant political unrest, violent oppression and social devastation.

The Book of Daniel reflects one such crisis: Parts of this book were written in response to the conquests of Jerusalem

APOCALYPSE 27. The woman sitting on a beast.

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by a Seleucid king named Antiochus Epiphanes. Antiochus desecrated the Jewish sacred temple in Jerusalem in the second century BC by setting up an altar to the God Zeus within the temple’s precincts.

The book addresses the suffering of the people, it recalls the history of violence and portrays this history with terrifying visions. But it also speaks of a coming judgment day that will be followed by a new kingdom – a kingdom that is everlasting and stands in contrast to the oppression of earlier times.

The Dead Sea Scrolls, dating to the period just after the apocalyptic writings in the Book of Daniel, spoke of impending terrible battles between good and evil.

Much of what scholars know about the Jewish community that wrote and preserved the Dead Sea Scrolls, speaks to a people in the throes of what appeared to be the end times.

The origins of Christianity lie in early Jewish apocalyptic worldviews: John the Baptist, Jesus, and the apostle Paul all seemed to have apocalyptic worldviews and preached messages about the

imminent end times.

With its emphasis on a coming judgment day, one often accompanied by dramatic and destructive transformations, apocalypticism seems pessimistic. It certainly speaks to dire circumstances, as well as to fear and suffering.

Apocalyptic hope But there is an important feature of apocalypticism that is often overlooked and it helps to explain why it continues to resurface throughout history and in our own times.

In powerful and important ways, apocalypticism was about hope. The ancient Greek word for hope – elpis – illuminates just how closely associated fear and hope were in the ancient world: Elpis referred to the anticipation or expectation of a good and safe future, but it could also refer to the fear of the unknown.

Apocalypticism cultivated a sense of meaning and encouragement through dire circumstances. It sought to make sense of suffering, and it predicted an end to suffering. In doing so, it gave people hope. Above all, apocalyptic thinking bonded people together in uncertain and challenging times.

Paul wrote that the judgment day will come “like a thief in the night” and he encouraged his followers to have “steadfastness of hope” in the midst of crisis.

The Book of Revelation speaks repeatedly about “patient endurance” and it calls for love and faith during times of persecution and oppression.

The Book of Daniel writes poetically of those who “will shine like the brightness of the sky” in the time after the apocalypse. Other apocalyptic texts, such as the Sibylline Oracles, describe poetically a coming light, a “life without care,” and a time when the “earth will belong equally to all.”

It is this quality of hope and endurance that might be most important for our own time.

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Thursday, April 23, 2020 ● PAGE 35

HEALTH AND SPIRITUALITY Part 1: Primitive healing

BY NICHOLAS MORLEY

JESUS heals a blind man “And as Jesus passed by, he saw a man which was blind from his birth. And his disciples asked him, saying, Master, who did sin, this man, or his parents, that he was born blind?

“Jesus answered, Neither hath this man sinned, nor his parents: but that the works of God should be made manifest in him. I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work.

“As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world. When he had thus spoken, he spat on the ground, and made clay of the spittle, and he anointed the eyes of the blind man with the clay, “And said unto him, Go, wash in the pool of Siloam, (which is by interpretation, Sent.) He went his way therefore, and washed, and came seeing.

“The neighbours therefore, and they which before had seen him that he was blind, said, Is not this he that sat and begged?”(John 9:1-8; KJV) Our healing takes 100 percentof our will and is 100 percent God’s will. God wants everyone, especially those who desire to live for Him, to be and remain in the best of health (3 John 1:9). God has done His part in offering us solutions that will keep us healthy, both physically and spiritually. Yet it is our efforts joined with His that are most effective. Christ has and is pointing us back to so-called primitive health and healing that has been tried and proven to bring long-lasting results.

Throughout all of the blind man’s life he had taken for granted the very component that held his healing. He had walked on, and possibly slept on the thing that one day finally gave him sight.

When Jesus made the clay solution, he intentionally and indirectly pointed us all back to the beginning - back to primitive

health, back to the ground, for out of it comes the curing power for all of our illnesses. Something as simple as drinkingthe adequate amount of water daily can prevent long-term health issues.

When something goes wrong with our health, instead of spending tons of money trying to resolve the issue, let us follow the direction that Jesus is pointing us into.

Genesis 1:29 says: “And God said, ‘Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed, which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree, in the which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed; to you it shall be for meat’.”

It is in the herbs and fruits that our healing lies. However, like the blind man we walk on, trample on, and cut down the very things that hold our healing.

The blind man would never have thought that something so insignificant could aid in him seeing for the very first time in his life.

All around us are plants, trees and fruits

that we classify as insignificant, but they are much more beneficial than we think.

For example, the local Shepherd’sNeedle plant that we often call a weed can eliminate toxins and strengthen the red cells in our blood.

Another example are the snake root leaves: by boiling the leaves in water and drinking the water twice daily (morning and evening) can help you in the fight against cancer. To help this process along, avoid refined sugar and dairy products, and as far as possible, adopt a plant-based diet for even better results. Another example is a simple orange; one a day can help prevent the flu.

All these things we can find in and around our homes. God has done His part in offering us these wonderful methods of healing. Let us now use them to our advantage to better our health until His coming day.

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Outreach efforts continue during lockdown: Holy Spirit Anglican Church continues to give to those in need

THE TRIBUNE MEMBERS of Holy Spirit Anglican Church in Chippingham gave out food parcels and grocery vouchers to church members and people in the community who are in need due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

BY TIFFANY GRANT

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WING to the coronavirus pandemic, there has been a growing demand for social outreach initiatives. Many Bahamians have either lost their jobs or have beenfurloughed. Holy Spirit Anglican Church in Chippingham is responding to this situation by supplying its members and others in the community with food parcels and grocery vouchers.

Father DeAngelo Bowe, rector of Holy Spirit Church, said it’s the practice of the church to distribute 60 to 70 food parcels a month to those in need. In light of the current economic downturn, the church has nearly doubled that amount.

“We have already sent out close to 100 food parcels,” said Father Bowe.

In addition to the food parcels, they

have introduced the issuing of $25 grocery vouchers that can be redeemed at two mom-and-pop food stores in the Chippingham area. Father Bowe said that the church is hoping that the issuing of vouchers can be sustained over the period of a month. The vouchers are being funded through the generous donations from individuals in various ministries in the church. The groceries for the food parcels are being funded by the church.

It is in times like these that our faith must be seen in action, said Father Bowe.

“In a time of crisis our church must be present. We must be available for our people in our community and for them to not only hear us in word, but see us in action. This is our response to our people

who have been adversely affected. This is our church saying to our community, where we are based, that we are here. We are here to help you in your time of need as best as we can with what we have,” he said.

Being Christian stewards is about being our brothers’ keeper, Father Bowe added.

“We are challenged by our faith to meet the needs of our brothers. Jesus challenged his disciples to care for one another, to love one another and to be their brothers’ keeper. We are just trying to live up to the mandate of the Christian faith in this initiative. To respond to human need that is presently around us,” he said.

Dr Gill Gibson March, a member of

Holy Spirit Church, is very pleased with the outreach initiative and said that it is “truly a display of a living church in action.”

“I get so excited when I see our members come together to help those among us that are in need, especially in would could be a wilderness experience for so many,” she said.

As with any community venture, there is the need for partnerships to propel the initiative forward. Father Bowe said the church welcomes the opportunity to partner with the private sector.

“Holy Spirit Church is here in Chippingham. We are open and we’re ready to receive whatever donations to assist us in meeting some of these dire needs that surround us,” he said.

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