Thursday, June 1, 2023
of Bay Lilly Grove, Sea Breeze will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday 3rd June, 2023 at Calvary Bible Church, Collins Avenue. Officiating will be Pastor Cedric Moss, assisted by other ministers of the gospel. Interment will follow in Lakeview Memorial Gardens & Mausoleum, JFK Drive & Gladstone Road.
Left to mourn her loss and cherish her memories are her Husband: William Johnson; Children: Giovanni Johnson, Deborah Johnson, and Donte Johnson (step); Granddaughter: Samorah Johnson (step); Sisters: Rosalee Prophete and Phillippa (Fabian) Moss-Whymns; Brothers: Basil (Patricia) Moss, Pastor Cedric (Alexine) Moss, Attorney Paul (Laniqua) Moss II, and Devroy (Cimeko) Moss; Nieces: Jahmalah (Daren) Moss-Rolle, Vashti Prophete, Dr. Danielle Moss, Devina Moss, Azariah Moss, Shekina Moss, Abigail Moss, Angelique Moss, Ruth Moss, Devora Moss, and Ameena Moss; Nephews: Attorney Cedric Moss II, Schneider Prophete Jr., Devroy Moss Jr., Paul Moss III, Samuel Moss III, and Joshua Moss; Grandnieces: Maliah Rolle, Myiah Rolle, and Daliah Smith; Grandnephews: Mahlik Williams and Marco Rolle; Aunts: Ludell (Eneas) Theophilus & family, Nicola Moss, Althea Moss & family, Celsior Deveaux & family, Beryl Ferguson & family, Linda Rahming & family, Altymease Murray & family, Myrtle Deveaux & family, Minerva Edwards & family, Lovetha Johnson & family, Lulamae Rolle & family, and Migrene Moss & family; Uncles: Wendell (Alice) Deveaux & family, Ronald Collie & family, McArthur Moss & family, Robert (Estelle) Moss & family, Brevis Moss & family, and Cedric (Ettemae) Deveaux & family; Cousins: the family of Genuis and Cleomie Stubbs (deceased), the family of Elias and Mable Ferguson (deceased), the family of Gloria Hanna (deceased), the family of Lathisha Deleveaux (deceased), the family of Elvie Moss (deceased), the family of Alfred and Myrtis Moss (deceased), and the family of Samuel and Gertrude Moss (deceased); Relatives through husband William Johnson - Father-in-law: Cecil Lloyd Sr.; Sisters-In-Law: Geletha Johnson, Annette (Larry) Lloyd, Susan (Glen) Johnson, and Janita (Joseph) Romer; Brothers-In-Law: Rev. Dr. Willis (Dr. Yvette) Johnson, Cecil Lloyd Jr., and Edward Lloyd; Grandaunts-InLaw: Ledoris Lloyd, Fairlyn Smith, Elsiemae, Annis & Sheila Smith; Nieces: Jude Johnson, Jamie (Trez) Grant, Rodeshia Kelly, Georgette (Rashad) Gittens, Ebony (Cecil) Roberson, Monique (Jermaine) Fountain, Cheryl (Mark) Ambrister, Desiree Romer, Charisma (Anthony) Cartwright, and Anthea (Marvin) Dames; Nephews: ASP Leonardo (Shafegah) Johnson, Lewayde (TaKira) Johnson, Jay Willis (Tekeisha) Johnson, Joshua (Mia) Johnson, Rev. Joel (Thea) Johnson, Warren (Alexis) Cartwright, Dearren Cartwright, Rodney Kelly, and Geronimo (Annmarie) Romer; Cousins: Sylvia McKenzie, Stevanette Rollins, Rodero Miller, Braython Morley, and Verron Brown; Other Relatives & Friends: Leslie Bain, Delores Forbes, Bibi Clare, Rhoda Jackson, Greta Meadows, Suzette Hislop, Yvonne Ferguson, Lona Bent-Thomas (Canada), Mark Thomas, Jennifer
Clark (New Jersey), Dr. Albert Ferguson and family, Rev. Dr. C. B. Moss and family, Felix and Mary Musgrove, Melrose Pinder and family, the congregation of Kingdom Life Church, neighbors of Bay Lilly Grove, the communities of Chester’s and Lovely Bay Acklins, the entire Darling, Deveaux, Moss, Johnson, and Collie families in The Bahamas and the U.S.A., and a host of other relatives, friends, and associates, including: the doctors and nurses at Doctors Hospital, especially: Dr. Wesley Francis, Dr. Duane Sands, Dr. Kevin Moss, Dr. Michael Darville, Dr. Earl Cash, Jr., and Dr. Jason Thompson, and the ICU Nursing Staff, especially: RN Margot, RN Kamala, RN Shavonne, RN Ashley, and RRT Marge.
May Her Soul Rest in Peace!
Friends may pay their last respects at Bethel Brothers Morticians & Crematorium, #44a Nassau Street on Thursday 1st June, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and at the church on Saturday 3rd June, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. until service time.
of Narcissus Avenue & Bachelors Button, Garden Hills, died at her residence on Wednesday, 31st May, 2023.
She is survived by her Sons: Kevin Sr. and Stephen Hanna; Daughters: Stephanie Hanna-Williams and Betty Hanna-Adderley; Grandchildren: Barry Williams, Kevval, and Kevin Hanna Jr., Mikiko, and Rejaun Adderley; and a host of other relatives and friends
Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date
Strachan, Raven, Reign, and Jerriniah Joseph; Numerous cousins and their families including: Ernest Strachan and family, David Strachan and family, Javin Strachan and family, Emory Strachan and family, Shaquel Strachan, Shankera Strachan, Dr. Kendall Major and family; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Friends may pay their last respects at Bethel Brothers Morticians & Crematorium, #44a Nassau Street on Tuesday 6th June, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and at the church on Wednesday 7th June, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. until service time.
of Yamacraw Beach Estates, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday 7th June, 2023 at Faith Temple Ministries International, off Prince Charles Drive. Officiating will be Bishop Philemon Wilson, assisted by Pastor Carlos Thompson. Cremation will follow.
Mario was preceded in death by his Parents: Gloria Strachan and John Strachan; Grandparents: Roland Evans, Lula P. FergusonWilliams, Fred Strachan, Florence Strachan, and David & Eloise Colebrooke.
Cherished memories will remain in the hearts of his Children: Mariloquia (Lothario) Strachan-Cartwright and Chavez (Lezien) Strachan; Grandchild: Za’nai Strachan; Adopted Grandchildren: Somali-Rose, Rihanna, and Paris; Sisters: Rochelle Strachan, Jannice Strachan, Tracy Strachan, Margaret Armbrister and Juanita Kelly; Brothers: John Strachan and Jeron Strachan; Aunts: Betty Major and family, Irene Ferguson and family, Cecelia Karsant and family, Minister Ethel Sands and family, Reverend Dr. Alberta Williams and family, Genevea Mortimer and family, Deaconess Violet Evans-Rolle, Daphne Evans, Christine Evans and family, Robin Williams and family, family of the late Gertrude Evans; Uncles: Wendzel King and family, Late Ernest Strachan and family, Roland Evans Jr. and family, Lee Williams and family, Dr. Joseph Evans (grand-uncle); Nieces and Nephews: Juliet Strachan, John Strachan Jr., Gina Armbrister, Tamel Armbrister, Janae Brown, Ainsley Brown, Emmarie Mackey, and Johnelle Gibson; Grandnieces: Adrianna
High Commissioner to Singapore and Special Adviser to the Prime Minister on the Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Independence of The Bahamas has passed away.
His Excellency had served The Bahamas as a Member of Cabinet and MP for Exuma for 29 years, as well as in many other roles.
His death occurred on Friday, 26th May in New Providence. Home going service arrangements will be announced
of Stapledon Gardens, who died on Friday, May 12th, 2023, will be held on Thursday, June 8th, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at The Church of God of Prophecy, East Street Tabernacle. Officiating will be Pastor Dwight Ferguson, assisted by Canon Stephen Davies and other ministers. Interment will follow in the Western Cemetery, Nassau Street.
He is survived by his Wife: Cheryl P. Moss; Son: Don H. Moss; Daughters: LaDonna Moss-Harris, Pequita Huyler, Chandra Gilbert; Sons-in-law: Assistant Superintendent Garth Harris, Godfrey Gavan Huyler, Chief Petty Officer Wellington Gilbert; Grandchildren: Giovanni, Gad, Gabrielle and Gerad Harris, Skylar Cleare, Leah Rodgers, Channah Gilbert, Wellington Gilbert IV; Siblings: Stephanie Hanna, Pastor Dale Moss, Minister Alvin Moss, Melanie, Derek, and Durward Moss; Brothers and Sisters-in-law: Pastor G. James Hanna, Minister Nadene Moss, Rosetta Moss, Dawson Fawkes, Larone Fawkes, Ian Bryon Fawnotson, Keith Nottage, Stephen Meadows, Sabrina Skinner, Sheena Fawkes, Serkeitha Meadows, Monica Fawnotson; Uncles and Aunts: Garland and Audrey Dean, Nathaniel and Valerie Dean, Lithera Dean-Coakley and Philip Coakley, Bridgette Dean, Erma Knowles, Brendalee Trainor; Nieces and Nephews: Jasmah Hanna, Janessa Hanna, Jayvis Hanna, Alisa Moss, Sean and Mario Fawkes, DeAndra Fawkes-Hield, Jonathan, Sasha, Yasmin and Francis Skinner, Larone Jr., Aaliyah and Alexandria Fawkes, Ian, Ava and Clayton Fawnotson, Alexandria Nottage-Morley, Kylan Nottage, Sergio Meadows; Numerous cousins, godchildren, and other relatives including: Minister Damaris and Bishop Dr. George Thompson and Family, Simon Sr. and Pauline Beneby and Family, Benjamin Beneby and Family, Bishop Dr. Glen and Carolyn Beneby, Gordon Beneby and Family, Minister Earl and Denise Beneby and Family, Edbert and Ruth Beneby and Family, Ray and Patrice Hepburn and Family, Carlos and Maria Hepburn and Family; Alexandrya, Ashley, and Jonathan McClain; Karen and Gino Rahming and Family, Andre Dean and Family, Kevin Dean and Family, Dr. Adrian and Dr. Tamara Dean and Family, Wanda and Corey Lightbourne, Andrew and Michaella Dean, Michael and Cheryl Dean and Family, Dillon Sr. and Charmaine Dean and Family, Garland Dean Jr., Deacon Frienderick Dean and Family, Gidgette Whymms and Family, Dr. Mucomba Millar, Keith Dean and Family, Marco and Margo Dean, Dr. Sherrynda Dean, Ellsworth and Lillian Moss, Dr. Franklin and Deithra Walkine, Ashwood and Deveral Ferguson, Michelle and Nazaria Dittmar, Felix and Thelma Beneby, David and Katherine Beneby, Bishop Nathaniel and Eulease Beneby, Phillip and Anita Beneby, Bishop Shelton and Shelly Beneby, Deacon Felton and Eldora Beneby, Norman and Paulette Beneby, Stephen and Renee Beneby, Vincent and Bernadette Beneby, Andrea Taylor,
Betty Cox and Family, Eurina Beneby, Mavis Walton, Philip and Carolyn Beneby, Sharon Beneby, Rudolph Beneby, Dencil Beneby, Kimberly Beneby, Lois Pratt, Bishop Norward and Ruby Dean, Irene Beneby, Lula and Bishop Samuel Thompson and Family, Anna Dean, Nathaniel Pratt, Dwayne Pratt, Preston and Marion Pratt, Kenneth Pratt and Family, Kevan and Dr. Anita Dean, Korey Dean, Kendrick Dean, Tiffany and Pastor Byron Hughes, Raymond and Karen Pratt, Candice Pratt, Kenneth and Patricia Pratt, Carl Pratt, Jerry and Sharon Pratt, Randy and Pastor Janet Pratt, Cynthia Ferguson, Keith Ferguson, Bishop Dwight and Pamela Ferguson, Kevin Ferguson, Michelle Hall, Dwayne Ferguson, Marvin Ferguson, Lynette Taylor, Sybil Cox, Clayton Cox, Vendal Cox, Allen Cox, Ricardo Cox, Lester Cox, Rhonda Cox, Bevlee Cox, Julian Cox, Wilkerson Ferguson, John Wesley Ferguson, Barbara Ferguson-Hall, Gloria Ferguson-Knowles, Doris Jones, Norma Ferguson-Hil, Eleanor Ferguson-Williams, Rosetta Ferguson-Burrows, Keith Ferguson, Ena and Sherry Ferguson, Nathalie Bain, Sammy Hart, Annavee and Bishop Maurice Simms, Rowena Hart, Karen Hart, Beatrice Henfield, Annamae Henfield-Neely, Albertha Byer, Kendal and Ruby Nottage, Magistrate Joyanne Ferguson Pratt, Hilda Moss Cooper, and a host of other relatives; Special friends: Stephen Seymour and Family, Henry Bethel and Family, Bernard and Sheila Munroe, Kosygen Forbes, Bishop Kendal Simmons, Lee Capron, Charles and Valencia Curtis, Pastor Randy and Laverne Curtis, Damaris and Breah Curtis, Patrick Bethel, Enamae Cox, Albert Ferguson, Minister of National Security Hon. Wayne R. Munroe, Q.C., Commissioner of Police Clayton Fernander, KPM and the Senior Executive Leadership Team, Canon Stephen E. R. Davies, The Royal Bahamas Police Force, RBPF Drug Enforcement Unit Team, Tellia Burrows, Roberto Goodman, Obinna Okpuno, Veronica Colebrooke, Douglas Hanna, Stanley Toote, Delmar Seymour, Glen Miller, Rory Saunders, Gregory Taylor, Morley Evans, Garth Johnson, Berkeley Wright, Brian Albury, Ian Bethel, Philip Johnson, Charlie Deveaux, David Russell, Insp. Moncur, Insp. Adderley, Stan Davis, Delereese Ferguson, Melinda and Marty Doverspike, Nadia Butterfield, David and Phyllis Johnson, Carmen Smith, Higgs Family, Patricia Bethel, Nursing Sister Anna-Rose Reckley, Luciana Richards, Sister Henfield-Ferguson, Church of God of Prophecy Elizabeth Estates Family, Church of God of Prophecy Shirley Street Life Transformation Centre Family, Church of God of Prophecy East Street Family, St. Anne’s School Class of 1977, Atlantis Security Team, Centreville Community, Stapledon Gardens Community, and many other friends worldwide.
Friends may pay their last respects at the Paul Farquharson Centre, Police Headquarters, East Street from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, on Wednesday at East Sunrise Mortuary #183 Baillou Hill Road & Cordeaux Avenue from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and again at the church from 9:00 a.m. to service time on Thursday.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Cancer Society of The Bahamas.
Please visit our website: www.eastsunrisemortuary.com to share your memories and condolences with family and friends.
of Apple Street, Fire Trail Road, West, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Thursday, 25th May, 2023.
He is survived by his Wife: Ellamae Bowe; Children: Sharon Bowe-North (Barrington), Nicole Bowe-Bain (Damian), Vincent (Denise), Valentine and Vaughan (Krystal) Bowe; Brother: Pastor Franklyn Bowe; Aunt: Dorcas Bain of Florida; 11 grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Please visit our website: www.eastsunrisemortuary.com to share your memories and condolences with family and friends.
of Gleniston Gardens and formerly of Snug Corner, Acklins, died at his residence on Saturday, 27th May, 2023.
He is survived by his only Brother: Reverend Prince A. Ferguson of Miami, Florida; Sisters-in-law: Cynthia Ferguson, Marjorie Farquharson and Betty FergusonLarrimore; numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Please visit our website: www.eastsunrisemortuary.com to share your memories and condolences with family and friends.
of North Mastic Point, Andros, died at his residence on Friday, 26th May, 2023.
He is survived by his Children: Wavel Jr., Tamiea and Wayman Saunders, Nicquoya Mackey, Krystal and Anton Saunders; Sisters: Susanna Mackey, Leanna Simms, Myrtis Oliver, Clarinda Armbrister, Michelle Moss and Eulah McIntosh; Brothers: Bishop Caleb Evans, Walter and Warren Saunders; Grandchild: Brea Mackey; Aunt: Sunkin Mackey; numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Please visit our website: www.eastsunrisemortuary.com to share your memories and condolences with family and friends.
of Village Road and formerly of Bristol, England, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, 27th May, 2023, will be held at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, Shirley Street, Nassau, on Saturday, 3rd June, 2023 at 11:00 a.m.
Father Anselm Russell will officiate and interment will follow for family only.
She was pre-deceased by her parents Harold and Olive Hall, husband Captain William “Bill” de Souza L.A., daughter Maria de Souza, son Thomas de Souza and granddaughter Anna Toporowski.
a resident of Pat’s Senior Citizens Home, Soldier Road, Nassau, The Bahamas and formerly of Harmony Hill, Nassau, passed peacefully at the Home on Tuesday, 23rd May, 2023.
A Funeral service will be held at Shirley Heights Gospel Chapel, Mount Royal Avenue, Nassau, on Saturday, 3rd June, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. Officiating will be Brother Steven Key and Brother Sam Mikhael and interment will follow in Western Cemetery, Nassau Street, Nassau.
Lily was predeceased by her parents, James and Lula Lightbourn, her brother Howard and her sister and brother-in-law Edna and C. W. (Bill) Pemberton.
She is survived by her nieces, Dianne Dalgleish (David), Janice Thompson (James), Christine Lawrence (Graham) and Wendy Babinchak (John), grand nephews Scott Albury (Beth), Andrew Thompson, Anthony Thompson (Patou), Christopher Lawrence, Matthew Lawrence, Michael Babinchak, grand nieces Carla Stanton (Jason), Lori Hall (Dennis), Jennifer Bain, Stephanie Lowe (Scott) her dear cousin Anne Craig, and numerous great grand nephews, nieces, one great-great grand niece, and many cousins, relatives and friends.
The family would like to express their gratitude to the caring Nurses and Caregivers of Pat’s Senior Citizens Home and especially her doctor, Dr. Glen Beneby. Special thanks to Shirley Heights Gospel Chapel for their kind support throughout the years. Thank you also to all the relatives and friends for taking time to visit Lily. God bless you all.
Relatives and friends may pay their respects at Kemp’s Funeral Home, 19 Palmdale Avenue, Nassau on Friday, 2nd June, 2023 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers donations may be given to Shirley Heights Gospel Chapel, Nassau, Bahamas.
Arrangements by Kemp’s Funeral Home Limited.
She is survived by her Sister Vanessa Morgan and her husband Steve, sons Peter, Pablo his wife Kathryn de Souza, daughters Lucia de Souza, Lara Hamwey her husband Jason, and Elena Russell her husband Adam, Grandchildren Mark, Skye, Meghan, Paul, Samantha, and Sophie. As well as many more relatives and friends locally and abroad.
She also leaves behind her beloved four-legged menagerie: canines Poppi, Brownie, Piper, George, and Pixie; felines Polly and Kitty Kitty, as she moves on to re-unite at the Rainbow Bridge with the many animals of all types that she loved, sheltered, and cared for over the years.
Marion spent most of her career in the Bahamas as the Queens College school Nurse, where she devoted 26 years to caring for the students, teachers, and staff until her retirement in 2020. She enjoyed volunteering for the Yellow Birds and was an active member of the Sew N Sews Quilters, Sacred Heart choir and Silver Bells. She opened her home to many foster dogs and cats and cooked weekly to feed dogs at the BHS.
Marion loved spending her spare time Cooking, Gardening, Quilting, watching English programs and caring for her friends, family, and animals.
Nurse D was as stern as she was kind.
The family would like to extend their gratitude her Caregivers Avory Major, Brenda Johnson, Denise Saunders, Shama Joseph, as well as Dr. Margo Munroe and Dr. Floyd Carter.
In leu of flowers please donate to one of her favorite charities:
Potcake Puppy Palace – Claire Cash - Commonwealth Bank – Acct# 7011037451, Branch# 21101, Saving Account
BAARK – ScotiaBank - Acct# 3202371, Branch #50385, Business Checking Account Bahamas Humane Society – First Caribbean Acct# 1086176, Branch# 24667 or PayPal.me/bahamashumanesociety
Donkey Sanctuary, Sidmouth – PO Box 85, Sidmouth, EX10 1BR. https://www. thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk
Family and friends are welcome to wear their favorite color to the service.
Arrangement by Kemp’s Funeral Home Limited.
a resident of Moores Lane off Wluff Road, will be held at The Historic Metropolitan Baptist Church, #65 Hay Street & Baillou Hill Road, New Providence, The Bahamas on Saturday, 3rd June, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. Officaiting will be Chief Celebrant Bishop Dr. G. Elton Major Sr. Pastor, The Historic Metropolitan Baptist Church and he will be assisted by Minister Cardwell Sands. Cremation will Follow
Left to cherish her memories are wife: Gardenia MorleyIngraham; son: Mario Bethel; daughters: Sherita Taylor (Miami, Florida); Nyoka Dixon (Atlanta, Georgia); Sidell Ingraham (Dallas, Texas); Sindi Arnett (Jacksonville, Florida); Saja Arnett-Davis; Sydney Ingraham; Anatasha Miller (Freeport, Grand Bahama); brother: Wendell Woods; Paul Ingraham; grandchildren: Joviel Streeter; Leonarje Ferguson; Le’Nae Ferguson; Sion Russell; Travad Smith; Quincy Warren; Justine and Brittney Miller; Mykea Taylor; Makai, Taliyah and Zyon Bethel; Destiney and Chaina Arnett, Legend Williams, Takajah Brennon; Makai; Latoya Ingraham; Byron Demeritte; Anthony Seymour; Marquavia Reckley; Ranayah Miller; Randy Miller II; greatgrandchildren: Londyn Streeter; Promise Arnett; Ta’lei Brennon; Gabrielle Swan; Demari Haven; Candice Demeritte; uncle: Elon and Norris Arnett; nieces: Latheria and Yvette Woods; nephews: Larry (Jason) Gardner; Courtney Ingraham; sons-in-law: Tyrone Taylor; Randy Miller; Mr. Dixon and Sheldon Davis; other relatives and friends including: The Nassau Taxi Union community; The Grand Bahama Taxi Union; The community of San Salvador; Una Bethel; Beulah Davis and family;
Viewing will be held at St. Ambrose Funeral Home, #34 Arundel Street on Friday, 2nd June, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Saturday, 3rd June, 2023 at the church from 10:00 a.m. until service time.
a resident of Kemp Road will be held at Church of God of Prophecy, Minnie Street, New Providence, The Bahamas on Saturday, 3rd June, 2023 at 11:00 am. Officiating will be Bishop Philip D. Ferguson and he will be assisted by Minister Becca Mae Stubbs along with other ministers of the Gospel. Interment will follow in The Southern Cemetery, Cowpen and Spikenard Roads, New Providence, The Bahamas.
She was deceased by her husband: Kenneth Munnings.
She is survived by 5 sons: William Bellot, Stephen Burnside, Freddy, Livingston and Kenneth Jr. Munnings; 2 daughters: Theresa Munnings and Angela Collins; grandchildren: William Bellot Jr., Sean and Shavon Burnisde, Tanarj, Tajh, Tatyana, Tarrain, Taliano, Tien Munnings, Diandra, Lavanna, Tavonia, Briana, Shanida, Livingston Munnings Jr., Devard, Steven Jr., Mark, Javano, Rhema Collins, Madaya, Ladaya, Kenneth Jr., Caleb, Gabriel, Ciana Munnings, Alerza Munnings, Tore, Timisha Burnside, Lavanda Munnings, Willicia, Cody, Shakera; 20 great grandchildren; 3 sisters: Lesmona, Lease, Roselyn; 1 brother-in-law: Joesph Munnings; 1 sister-inlaw: Velene Munnings; other relatives and friends: Frobes Family, Halls Family, The Hunts, The Bullards Family, The Hanna Family, The Ferguson Family, Sandra Coakley, Yvette, Evamae, Vera Davis and Family, Davis Family, Pastor Antione St Louis, Monalisa Rolle, Bruce and Shelly Rahming, Collins Family, Feltons Family, Prophettes Dianna, The Newbold Family, Sharlene Poiter , Lezerene Rolle, Judiann Todd, Olgin Thurston, Mitchlyn Rolle, Alter Morley, Armbrister Family and Quzanne Collins and a host of other relatives and friends to much to mention at this time.
a resident of Hospital Lane will be held at Bahamas Christian Fellowship Centre, Carmicheal Road, New Providence, The Bahamas on Saturday, 3rd June, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Apostle Paul Butler assisted by other ministers of the Gospel. Internment will follow in The Old Trail Cemetery, Abundant Life Road, New Providence, The Bahamas.
He survived by his lovely mother: Sandra Ellis; father: Thaddeus Williams Sr.; son: Kobe Saunders; adopted mother: Genva Moss; sisters: Alicia, Clarisa, Tadesha; & Kiarra Williams and Aaliyah Wilson; brothers: Thaddeus Jr. and Tamal Williams; step sisters: Robertha Sweeting, Amelia Hall and Sametha Carter; step brothers: Robert Sweeting and Antonio Hall; niece: Pedrinika Moss; nephews: Barrington Carter, Tyvon and Thaddeus Williams; grandmother: Missionary Earlene Williams; aunts: Myrtis Campbell, Berylmae, Elizabeth-Ann, Rosalie & Vernita Ellis, Elder Maxine Butler, Ann Greene and Sandra Williams; uncles: Cephas & Bradley Ellis, Apostle Paul Butler, Livingston, Oral, Wendell and Christopher Williams; grand aunts: Berylmae Wright, Margaret Knowles, Katrina Gardiner, Drucilla Hamilton and Manet Gibson; grand uncles: Frederick Kemp, Fred Ramsey and Granville Ellis of Miami, Florida; god mothers: Sonia Adderley, Kayla Brown and Linda Lewis; god brother: Carvey Brown; cousins: Craiton Ellis Jr., Kimberly, Bradley Jr. & Bradrica Ellis, John Jr., John III, Aaron & Johnesha Gardiner, Alrick & Alingtino Campbell, Kenrica & Christopher Rahming, Kenrique Poitier, Donnell, Dion Sr., Dion Jr. & Dionder McPhee, Donnalisa Flowers, Shanay, Daniel Sr., Serenity & Daniel Martin Jr., Treasure and Trinity Thompson, Shorn Ellis, Georgette Newbold, Livingston Samuel, Iesha Shepherd, Erick Darling, Latoya Williams & Renix Reid, Kimberly Williams & Drexel McIntosh, Kayshala Sweeting, Tirrez Gutierrez, Monique, Michelle & Paul Butler Jr., Victoria, Crystal, Oral Jr. & Oradell Williams, Lamar, Preston, David & Michael Greene and Christopher Williams Jr.; other relatives and rriends: Aldrin Knowles and family Taliah Lynes, Chante Gibson* Kaynell Bulter and family, Howard Hanna and family, Tony Gardiner and family, Brittney Saunders and family Lynden Gardiner & Natalie Gardiner and family, Teddy and Renee Saunders family, DeAndre and family and Raquel Deveaux, Cardy and Martha and family, Lillian Mackey, The hospital Lane community, Ministry of Education staff, Woodcock Primary staff. C. C. Sweeting High School, The Straw Market Family, Lovely Bay Acklins Community and other relatives and friends.
Viewing will be held at St. Ambrose Funeral Home, #34 Arundel Street, New Providence, The Bahamas on Friday, 2nd June, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Saturday, 3rd June, 2023 at the church from 10:00 a.m. until service time.
of Bellot Road, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Sunday, 28th May, 2023.
He is survived by his Mother: Laurette Lockhart; Step-father: Torrey Lockhart; two (2) Daughters: Azariah Ferguson and Tiarra Johnson; one (1)
Sister: Kristin Ferguson; three (3) Brothers: Renaldo Maycock, Trevano Lockhart and Shazad Ferguson; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
a resident of Johnson Road Estates, New Providence, The Bahamas will be held on Wednesday, June 07, 2023, 11:000 a.m. at Evangelistic Temple. Collins Avenue. Officiating will be Pastor Bradick Clare and Pastor Keno Smith. Cremation will follow.
Left to cherish his memory are his son: Roscoe John Darville Jr.; daughter: Josephine “Joy” Tanya Darville; brother: Paul Darville; sisters: Dorothy Turnquest (Duffy), Kathleen “Kattie” Treco, Evelyn Whitecross; brothers-in-law: Stephen Darville, Howard Darville, Charles Hall; sisters-in-law: Deborah Hall, Miriam, Maria and Lolita Darville, Mary Darville; nieces: Stephanie Darville, Vicki Hall, Tanya Cartwright (Neil), Lisa Gable (Tom), Sheena Darville Flannery (Jeremy), Leah Darville Knowles, Amanda Treco Carroll, Jane (Woods) Knowles, Rosemary Cartwright, Tina Carey, Janice Darville, Belinda Turnquest, Cindy Wells, Tiffany Turnquest, Mechelle Tretiak, Meredith Thompson, Chantelle Fox, Shanel Darville, Maggie Constantakis, Maria Mousis, Sandy Ramacola and Bernadette Cartwright; nephews: Demetri and Stephen Jr., Darville, Jason Groucott, Anthony Darville (Late brother Charley’s son), Francis, Leslie, Daniel, Rickey, Anthony (Late sister Eunice’s son), Hance and Ray Darville, Rod and Yan Turnquest, George, Mandie, Paul Jr., Angelo, Mike and Nickalos Constantakis, Ronnie Darville, Kip Darville; numerous grandnieces and nephews; friends: Harold Wells, Tony Turnquest, Delbert Carroll, Frank Wells, Thomas Pratt, Dukie Eldon, George Bethell, Barbara Hall, The Saunders Family and many other friends and neighbors of Johnson Road Estates .
He was predeceased by his wife: Dorothy Elaine Darville (2015); daughter: Dawn Darville (1982); brothers: Raymond, Charley and Delbert Darville; sisters: Eunice Darville, Remelda Constantakis.
Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at Butlers’ Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Ernest and York Streets on Tuesday, June 06, 2023 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the church on Wednesday, June 07, 2023 from 10:00 a. m until service time.
a resident of Nassau East, passed peacefully at The Princess Margaret Hospital on Sunday, May 28, 2023.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife: Audrey
Rolle; children: Julian (Rosetta) Anderson-Rolle, Larissa Edgecombe and Dr. Steven (Ayana) Rolle; eight grandchildren; sisters: Helen Rolle, Emily Forbes, Cleomi Deane, Marjorie Rolle, Eileen Knowles, Olive Schneider, Ethel Rolle and Rowena
Rolle numerous nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
a resident of Stapledon Gardens, New Providence, Bahamas formerly of La Tortue, Haiti died at his residents on Sunday, 28th May, 2023.
Left to cherish his memories are his wife: Alexi Chelmila Celestin; sons: Macbride Celestin, Fengenson Celestin; daugther: Nathanael Celestin; brothers: Fedno Jason Celestin, Remy Francois, MarcLouis Celestin, Guymari Celestin; sisters: Medilia Celestin, Lithanna Celestin, Lucie Aine and other relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Rest On Funeral Chapel Limited and will be announced at a later date.
of #31 Seymour Street died on Monday, 29th May, 2023 at her residence.
She is survived by her husband: Lawrence Roker; children: Lakendria and Lynette Roker; grandchildren: Alayja & Ashantae Roker, Ariana Phillips; brothers: George and Charles Rodgers; sisters: Rose Richards, Dorothy Clarke, Marva Cleare, Marcia Neymour, Monique Clarke and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
WE SALUTE OUR FRONTLINE COVID WORKERS. WE ARE A VACCINATED ENCOURAGED FACILITY AND INVITE ALL PROGRESSIVE BAHAMIANS TO VACCINATELinda Maria Roker, 70
of Yellow Elder Gardens, will be held on Saturday, June 3, 2023, 10:00a.m. at Salem Union Baptist Church, Taylor Street. Officiating will be Associate Minister F. Lancaster Rolle. Interment will follow in Lakeview Gardens, John F. Kennedy Drive.
Left to cherish his memories are his wife: Merle Ingraham; mother: Iris Ingraham; step daughter: Carla Grey; step son: Walter Grey II; grandchildren: D’shantae, Walter III, Denreka, Kenya, Katrel, Kashell, Cayden and Torrick; great grandchildren: Torryka, Torrrick Jr. and Torrajah; sisters: Iris Ingraham-Deton and Rose Hamilton; brothers: Philip Ingraham and Enoch Ingraham Sr.; uncles: Rodger Demeritte and Darville Demeritte; grand aunts: Adlean Knight (Miami, Florida) and Victoria Demeritte; sistersin-law: Shirley Duncombe, Lavern Ingraham and Pearline Brown; brothers-in-law: Christopher Brown, Karon Deton and Vincent Walks; nieces: Philippa Cash, Joy Ingraham, Mia Ingraham, Amanda Hanna and Akoya Pennerman; nephews: Edison Newry Jr., keno Deton, Jonathan Deton, Wilbert Flowers, Bertrum, Enoch Ingraham Jr., Wilbert Ingraham, Philip Ingraham Jr., Selris Hamilton, Ricardo Bullard, Sharvado Demeritte and Don Bain; grand nieces and nephews: Amari Kemp, Isiah Bullard, Dominique, Kaylee Deton, Curtrinique Cash, Dominiqua, Larenzo, Cimia Cash, Caleb Cash, Aura Bullard Adena, Brielle Bullard, Leiyah, Deshantae, Adrianna Bethel, Devantae, Don Jr., and Jamal Jr.; special friends: Plywood, Gervase Munroe, Campari Resturant and Bar, Vaughan Albury, Kiffer Sporting Lounge, Carlene Bain (god sister); and a host of relatives and friends including: Stephanie Bethel and family (Eleuthera) Sandra Young and family (Eleuthera), Paula Bethel and family (Eleuthera) Laverne Henfield and family, Sheila Knowles and family Michelle Dames and family, the late Ellen Johnson and family (Eleuthera)
BAIC family, Honey Comb St. family, BOB family, Larry and Patrick Demeritte, Evangelistic Outreach Teaching Center family, Aquila and family, Serigo Demeritte, Margo Demeritte, Chris, Andrew, McSheen Mendoza, Manny Demeritte, Joan Lewis and family, Ricardo Richard, Dr. Hamilton, McCullough Corner family, Shaquan, Shaquell, Trace, Zammire, Ethan, Ian, David JR., Alicia, Iasiah, Brad Ingraham, Patrick Ingraham (Freeport) Sergio, Decosta family Gravey Storr, Kent Greene, Marvin Sturrup, Hazel Ellis, Dr. Don Major & Surgical Team and many others too numerous to mention.
The body will repose in the Blessed Redeemer Chapel at Ferguson’s Funeral Directors, 7th Terrace Collins Avenue on Friday from 1:00p.m. – 5:00p.m. and at the church on Saturday from 9:00a.m. until service time.
of Lowe Sound Andros, died at her residence on Saturday, May 27, 2023.
She is survived by her mother: Roselda Knowles; children: Jyles, Alunzo, Aaron and Arianna; siblings: Philip, Emma, Donna, Emmerson, Elmas, Jessie, Alderie, Darieus and Jason; numerous nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friend.
Funeral arrangements will announced at a later date.
of Fort Fincastle and formerly of Kemp’s Bay, South Andros died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Wednesday, May 24th, 2023.
She is survived by her husband: Phillip Augustus West; 3 sons: Adrian Don Brown, Ouni Lamont Christian and Valentino Brown (Myrlinda); 3 daughters: Shantell Ferguson (Kirsch), Shaniqua Raquel Brown and Troyanna Ferguson; grandchildren: Ashley Ferguson, Donitia and Dana Brown, Kirschtin and Kirshan Ferguson, Gabriel Rolle, Antonya Strachan, Harmony and Treasure Brown; Troy Ferguson Jr., Navado Sears, Adrian Don Brown Jr., Jessie Brown and Dashwell; great grandchildren: Kahleel Ferguson, Sienna Rolle, Ricardo Bauld Jr. II and Navado Sears Jr.; 1 sister: Sylvia Phillips of The Bluff, South Andros and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
of #37 Tonique Williams-Darling Highway, will be held at Cornish Memorial Mortuary, #41 ToniqueWilliams-Darling Highway on Saturday, June 3rd, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. Officiating will be Pastor Jevon O. Neely. Cremation was held.
He is predeceased by his Parents: Philip Hanna & Marina Fowler; Brother: Troy Hanna.
Left to cherish memories are his, Cousins: Dion, Berkley, Craig, Cookie, Vondria, Ferlando, Dekota, Rosalie, Ashley, Starita, Randy, Richmond, Lucius, Jermal, Emerson, Tyrone, Ida, Wayde, Hugh, Byron, Archie, Kara & Monique Fowler; Close Friends: Nurse Jenny Stuart & Joy Tucker; and a host of other relatives and friends including The entire Bain Town Community & Blue Hill Community and others too numerous to mention.
Who died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on the 11th May 2023, will be held on Saturday 3rd June 2023 at Bahamas Faith Ministries International, Carmichael Road at 11am. Officiating will be Pastor Kersch Darville and other Ministers of the Gospel. Interment Lakeview Memorial Gardens.
Vernon was predeceased by his, Parents Karen Arlene Williams and Vernon Yurie Butler Sr.
Left to cherish his memories are, Wife: Alexandria Butler; Daughter: Veronica Butler; Stepfather: Wenfred Williams Sr.; Grandfathers: William Butler and George Deveaux; Grandmother: Yvonne Deveaux; Sisters: Vernica, Verkeshia Butler, Windeshia Williams; Brother: Wenfred Williams Jr.; Father-in-Law: Stephen Johnson; Mother-in-Law: Pamela Johnson; Sisterin-Law: Alexia Cooper and Corissa Bodie; Brother-in-Law: Antonio Cooper and Lance Bodie; Step-Sisters: Tariah Knowles, Natasha Louis, Shandia, Indria and Danielle Williams; Niece: Kendyl Lightbourne; Nephews: Kenny Reckley Jr., At’tai Goodman Royce Edgecombe, Antonio Cooper Jr., Lance Jr. and Luke Bodie; Aunts: Denise and Zina Butler, Michelle Deveaux and Antionette Deveaux and Shellie Murphy and Sophia Kerr; Aunt-in-Law: Helena Butler; Uncles: Randy and Tyrone Deveaux, Lionel Murphy and Gladstone Adderley; Grand Aunts: Beryle Clarke, Elva Lindsey, Maude Adams, Arimentha Newbold, Dorathy Horthan; Grand Uncles: Sidney, Phil, Franklyn, John, Denny, Gerald Deveaux; Godparents: Rosemary Deveaux, Icyle Mackey, Peter Butterfield; Godchildren: Daemia Johnson and Ace Farrington. Cousins: Deangelo (Janine) Roberto (Cara) Deveaux, Tanisha Forbes & Tyronique Deveaux, Tameka Pratt and Family, Kenell (Christoper) Paul, Keilya (Leonard) Jones, De’Chan Hall, DeAngelo (Lakisha), Keith Jr and Family, Kerah Butler, Ethan Charlton, Andrian, Ashley, Tamera, Christopher Adderley, Tania (Devano) Barry, Lyndisha, Lynell, Shanell, Dr. Lovell Murphy, Kayashawnde Murphy, Marvia Kerr, Shelley and Greg Newbold. Other Relatives and Friends: The Johnson Family, Margarita (Kenneth) & Family, Mariah Thompson & Family, Gwyneth Barr & Family, Stephanie & Family, Daphanie & Family, Patrick, Tina Lowell, Nickholas and Bernard Huyler, Lavern Bostwick & Family, The Higgs Family, Linda DaGama and Family, Lester Johnson & Family, The Bodie Family, The entire Deveaux Family, Linda Ferguson & Family, Lana Antonia & Family, Javan Goodman, Kenton Lightbourne, Reckley Family, Jermaine (Geovannia) Wallace & Family, Nickhail (Brittany) Farrington & Family, Stephan Johnson, Arnold McDonald, Lukandah Brown, Jamaal, Arroryo, Chamont, Javie, Admiral, Mckayle, Phillip, Cedric, Janet & Family, Ruth Gardiner & Family, Don Monfils and Busy Bee Construction Co., Bahamas Faith Ministries, Nassau Fellowship Center, The Nassau Village Community, Elizabeth Estates, C.V Bethel Class 2003. (The family humbly apologizes if any names were not mentioned.)
Friends may pay their last respects at Sunset Mortuary and Cremation #50 Mt. Rose Avenue on Thursday from 11-5pm and at the Church on Saturday from 10am to service time.
Friends may pay their last respects at Sunset Mortuary and Cremation #50 Mt. Rose Avenue on Friday from 11am- 5pm and from the Church from 12 noon to service time.
Will be held on Saturday 3rd June 2023 at Kemp Road Ministries, 1pm. Officiating will be pastor Ivan Butler Jr. (Senior) Pastor and other Ministers of the Gospel. Interment: Woodland Gardens.
Left to cherish his memories are his, wife: Katherine Brown; Adopted Father; Samuel Taylor Sr.; Sons: New Orleans Police Detective 841 William Morris, Keith Brown Jr. and Bahamas Corrections Officer Kevin Brown. Family Companion: Princess; Grandfather: Donald Brown Sr.; Brothers: Samuel, Marvin, Bradley; Mother-in-Law: Alice Johnson; Daughters-in-Law: Ashely, Sahsha and Craishan Morris; Brothers-in-Law: Anthony Johnson Sr., Neville Jones, Lamont Moxey and Philip Rolle; Sisters-in-law: Laqueta Rolle, Theresa Johnson and Natasha Johnson, Suzette Taylor, Dorrimae Farquharson; Aunt; Sabrena (Vero Beach, Florida); Uncles: Donald Jr., Vincent and Kenneth Brown (Vero Beach, Florida); Grand Aunts: Annie and Nellie Brown; Grandchildren; Ethan, Khayden, Carter Morris; Nieces and Nephews: Samantha, Lashan, Latia, Gabriel, Latisha, Brittney, Nicole, Ashley, Marvinique, Anthonique, W/Insp. Demetria Capron, WPC. 4537 Daniesha Cartwright, Crystal, Britney, Brenae, Sheria, Dimargio, Anthony Jr., Stephano, Patrick and Matthew. Other relatives and friends Rev. Ivan Butler, Brian Brown and family, Stella, Annie, Bracial, Carriemae, Betty, and Ormand Brown, D.E.H.S Staff, Dept. of Corrections, New Orleans Police Dept, Mary Bodie and family, Shirley Clark, Miriam Moss and family.
A resident of Gamble Heights, will be held on Sunday 4th June 2023 2:30pm at New Destiny Fellowship Center, Claridge and Balfour Avenue. Officiating will be Pastor Nathan Rolle and other Ministers of the Gospel. Interment: Southern Cemetery, Cowpen and Spikenard Road
Left to cherish his memories are his, wife: Diana Gilbert; Daughter: Ciera Gilbert; Aunt: Joyce Thompson; Sisters: Elsie, Maureen Isree, Donna Larmond, Dahlia Turnqest and Juliet Larmond; Nieces: Suzette Williams, Renae Samuels, Reanna Turnqest; Grand Niece: Winter Dean; Nephews: Rohan, Noel Isree, David, Daniel, ltrujah Samuels, Solomon Darville and Nyahjah Albury.
Family apologizes for any names left off at this time, too many to mention.
Friends may pay their last respects at Sunset Mortuary and Cremation #50 Mt. Rose Avenue on Friday from 11am- 5pm.
of #361 Prince Charles Drive will be held (TODAY) Thursday, June 1st, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at Hillview Seventh Day Adventist Church, Tonique Williams Darling Highway, New Providence, The Bahamas. Officiating will be Pastor Dr. Peter Joseph assisted by other ministers of the gospel. Cremation will follow..
Left to cherish his memories are his loving wife: Margo “Ginger” Evans; mother-in-law: Albertha Wilkinson; son: Antoine Evans; daughters: Tonice Evans of Deerfield Beach, Florida, Jade (Bruce) Young, Ashley (Cruz) Caroll; god children: Xaviera Roach, Ieasha Rolle, Inecia Rolle, Terrence Wilkinson Jr.; adopted sons/daughters: Greg Varence, Omar Watson, Travis Williamson, Skye Seymour, Shania Parkinson, Asia Davis, Petty Officer Tanera North, Lt. Commander Samantha Hart, Chief Petty Officer Charlotte Ahwah, Chief Petty Officer Carla Cummings, Chief Petty Officer Shantell McCartney, Charleese Dean, Annemarie Wilson; grandchildren: Jamarion Pierre and Tennille Varence of Deerfield Beach Florida, Kayvon Evans, Alaina and Aria Carroll, Dominique Moss, Jo’hiry Wilkinson, Noah Carter McPhee; brothers: Phillip Rolle, Pastor John (Casandra), Minister Edward (Joanne), Freddie (Prenell) and Eric (Yolanda) Evans, Ishmael (Barbara) Wesley Rolle; sisters: Pastor Judy Bethel of Freeport, Grand Bahama, Minister Gracie (Carl) Knowles, Anna Morley Robinson of Deerfield Beach, Florida, Elizabeth (Denham) Stennett of Florida, Olive Evans-Palacious, Gladys Evans Johnson, Frankiemae Evans, Estella (Gregory) Thompson, Lorina (Paul) Pennerman of New York City, Christine Major Evans; brothers and sister-in-law: Robert Young, Clyde (Ruthmae), Terrence (Caron), Marcel (Sandra), Brenda, Italia, Angela Wilkinson, Robynn Davis, Pam Storr, Audrey (Tyrone) North, Edrean (Norman) Ohara of Stephens Georgia; adopted brothers and sisters: Muriel Almonard, Katherina HuylerWells, Quintin Longley, Gloria, Neville, Samuel, John Huyler, Lawrence Lloyd, Minister Christopher Huyler Roberts; uncle: Dr. Joseph (Ethel) Evans; aunt: Sheva Rolle; nephew/ nieces: Sergeant John (Fanshawn) Evans Jr. (RBPF), Nikita, Samantha, Jasmine and Jonesha, Thelma, Vernon (Cavelle), Kennon (Johniqua), Leshawn (Kinalesha), Ryan, Shakeel, Raven, Tashell, Giovannah, Travis, Eric Jr. Jania, Peebody, Branden, Rudy, Melanie, Raymond, Carla, Garvin Evans, Adrian (Tatianna), Andre (Yvonne) and Anastacia Fox, Lonna Bethel Asst. Port Controller, Port Dept., Tamar (Deon) Rolle, Latia (Othniel) Duncombe-Director General Ministry of Tourism, Malekah Bowe, Jonathan Edwards, Carlton Knowles Jr., Jermaine (Geraldine), Kimberly and Michael Taylor, Darrel (Lisa) Miller, Jerard Palacious, Donovan (Lindsay) and Ajariah Thompson, Shanice (Dr. Charles Jeremy), Racquel (Trevor), Michael and Shelique Johnson, DeAndra Cornish, Destiny, Shakina, Bernard, Mandero, Joshua Pennerman, Cachereal Sweeting, Terrence (Janet) and Gregory (Cindy) Storr, Caro, Taverous, Rashad Munroe, Tess Douglas, Kim Lopez, Leanna Dean, Sub-Lieutenant Reynaldo, Kano, Cheyenne, Clydina, Tania Wilkinson, Peash Stubbs, Chino Carter, Berlin and Takura Oliver, Tamali North, Shantol (Shavargo) Burrows, Daishanell Ferguson, Kimora Williams, Sheniquea Laing, Lanny Lopez, Geraldine Dalton and entire Stephens Georgia Family, Karyn (Christopher) Powell and Family of Atlanta Georgia; numerous grandnieces and grandnephews: Constable Clifton Bowe (K9 Unit RBPF), Diamond and Isreal Bowe, Tre` and Zion Duncombe, Jonique Edwards, Johniqua, J’Adore, Sandreo, Juan’yae, Jarad Evans Jr., Sani Wallace, Aiden, Aaron and Adrian Arnette Jr., Ava, Abigail, Ahron, and Andre Fox Jr., Jayla and Reno Johnson, Malique, Alisa, Jermaine Taylor Jr., Ashia, Angel and Alasha Thompson, O’Neil, Jermayar, Kylie, Janay, Treven, Tyreke, Trelle Johnson, Kendrick, Alexandria, Isaiah, Kenya, Krystal, Leshawn Jr., Kaiden Evans;
cousins: Veronica Pennerman, Shaniska & Vanessa Cunningham, Hester Ingraham, Kenva Thompson, Dr. Leo, Delores, Daania, Kennedy, Ronald, Sydnease, Sidney Jr., Carnisha Rolle, Sylvia (John), Nicolette Rease, Janet (Joe) and Colean Wallace, Vanda (Quincy) Pinder, Anthony and Beecham Coakley, Frank Jr., Crystal and Jared Davis, Marion Pennerman-Taylor, Clarice (Jermaine), Monique, Charles Clarke, Tiffany, Owen, Patrick Jr., Kevin (Kayla) McPhee, Naquel Outten, Anthony and Jamie Symonette, Lynette and Jeffrey Taylor, Shayvonne Johnson, Inspector Darron, Marvin, Everette Jr., Shakeira Pennerman, Kendra, Tonya and Anthonious Adderley, Marcus and Brian (Patrice) Evans, Tara Dames, Ricardo, Wenzel King, Roland, Violet, Daphne, Christine Evans, Cecelia, Moncur, Ethel Sands, Albertha Williams, Welrie-Mae Bazil (Pitty), Rev Eula (Boca Raton, Florida), and a host of other relatives; close friends and other relatives: all grandchildren and great grandchildren of Albertha Wilkinson, Dawn Stubbs, Joe Joseph, and all Dunmore Street Family, Deborah Foulkes, Commodore Raymond (Freddy) King, Deputy Commodore Sean (Dianne) Pinder, and all Officers and Ratings of the Royal Bahamas Defense Force. All Royal Bahamas Defense Force Retiree’s, Retired Commodore Clifford “Butch” Scavella, Lt. Commander Kenneth Forbes, Retired Captain Whitfield Neely, Retired Force Chief Petty Officer Rowena Rolle, Petty Officer Royette Woodside, Able Woman Marine Kisty Fox, Leading Woman Marine Simone Mackey, Chief Petty Officer Chryshann Percentie, Able Woman Marine Andreika Hanna Brown, Retired Chief Petty Officer Eudene Brown, Retired Captain Warren Bain, Captain Michael Simmons, Retired Commander Michael Saunders, Commander Clarence Dean, Retired Force Chief Petty Officer Ralph Mckinney, Force Chief Petty Officer Remone Storr, Force Chief Petty Officer Maryann Fowler, Able Woman Marine Diandra Pyfrom, Petty Officer Eric Rolle, Able Seaman Michael Ferguson, Able Seaman Raynold Culmer, Leading Mechanic Joshua Taylor, Marine Mechanic Justin Symonette, Captain Harvey Sweeting, Captain Glen Bain, Tyrone Curry Keith McSweeny and the entire Restview Memorial Family, Chef Emmanuel Gibson and all staff and Manuelo’s, Coral Young and Family, Bruce and Inza Young and Family, Freddy Rolle and Family, Brian and Jemma Roach, Angela Bain, Anneesheia and Jackie Williams and Family, Jonnique Pratt and Family, Kristoff Davis, Kivarlo Smith, Sandy Campbell, Kristie Charlton Juliana and Eldrica Rolle and Family, Terry, Wilfred, Brittany Bain, Krystal (Ian) Symonettte, Darnell, Lorraine, Gilbert Davis and Family, Errolisa Mcphee, Raenette Johnson, Ryan and Saraii Bridgewater, Wesley Charles Smith, , Sheldon Cartwright, Lorenzo and Majorie Culmer, Darren Henfield and Family, Bernard and April Turner, Steve (Nita) Pennerman, Feguens Peter Mondesir, Lamar Johnson, Mark Bethel, Kizzie, Kena, Katie, Sandra Minnis, Maxwell Rolle, Carol, Cornell, Paige Rahming, Bernell Tip Miller and Family, Renae Major and Family, Yvonne Swain and Family, Jan Hanna and Family, Sharon Miller and Joanne Humes, Toinette (Berkley) Munnings and Family, Fernella Gordon and Family, Sandra and Marsha North and Family, Cece and Family, Glennese Munroe, Elizabeth and Keva Darville, and Chief Petty Officer Karen Darville, Superintendent Karoldann Darville (RBPF), Bertrum and Susan Roker and Family, Brenda Rodney and Family, Aleta Adderley and Family, Pastor Benjamin Pennerman and Family, Pastor Donald Dorsett and all members of Church of GodCoconut Grove., Pastor Danny Clarke and Family, Francita Seymour and Family, Vernice Paul and Family, Shena (Patrick) Johnson and the Love Yourself Holistically Organization, Pastor Leonard Johnson and the South Bahamas Conference of Seventh Day Adventist, Pastor Wilson Isnord and all Members of Grant’s Town Seventh Day Adventist Church, Pastor Leonardo Rahming and the Hillview Seventh Day Adventist Church, Pastor Dr. Peter Joseph and the Barea Seventh Day Adventist Church, Pastor Valentino Campbell and Philadelphia Seventh Day Adventist Church Family, Donnalee Bowe and Family, Quintine Alley Family, Cordeaux Ave Family, Port Controller Berne Wright, Senior Deputy Port Controller Craig Curtis, Astra Bain, Portia Stuart, Ian Ford, Berklano Smith and all Staff of Port Department, Mike Maura, Marques Williams, Yeled Thompson, and All Staff of Nassau Cruise Port; All Staff of Doctor’s’ Hospital ICU Dept. All staff of the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Viewing will be held at the church (TODAY) Thursday from 9:30a.m. until service time.
of Sunshine Park, Sunset Way and formerly of Lovely Bay, Acklins, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, June 3rd, 2023, 10:00 a.m. at Faith United Missionary Baptist Church, Faith United Way, Baillou Hill Road South. Officiating will be Rev. Dr. William Thompson assisted by other ministers of the gospel. Interment will follow in the Lakeview Memorial Gardens Mausoleums, John F. Kennedy Drive & Gladstone Roads, New Providence, The Bahamas.
Left to mourn his precious memories are his devoted wife: Brenda Williams; sons: Berkley Leslie and Edwin Tony Williams; daughter: Enadell Lundy; step children: Louise Cartwright Joseph (Gerald), Natasha Cartwright Rolle (Terrance), Kenneth and Beverley Beneby; adopted children: Elizabeth Emanuel, Natasha Newton, Devon Miller & Redding Marshall; daughter-In-law: Dr. Christine Williams; son-in-law: Retired Assistant Commissioner Of Police Melvin Lundy; grandchildren: Clarence O’neil (Yvette), T’neil (Emma), Tony Jr., (Geena), Akeem, Leonado & Krizia Williams, Lithera (Denzel) Lewis, Tia Toni (Johnathan) Hanna, Antwon Fowler, Aldrae Gibson, K’Shon Gallagher (Bradia), Jerona and Jordan-Megan Laing, Cordedro, Danielle, Teanero, Marine Seaman Terran, Trevon and Dakoda Rolle; adopted grandchildren: Julia, Ashley, Juliette and Jeremiah Williams; great grandchildren: Anfernee, Clarence Jr. Labron, Victoria, Davinci, Tenia, Nathan, Zoe Ann Williams, Noah & Marleigh Hanna, Danielle, Denay & Denisha Lewis, Kaiden Adderley, Draea Gibson, Kaden Gallagher, Kade-Liam Laing, K’Shon Raynaldo Gallagher, Teano & T’Nai Rolle; brother: Bishop Nathaniel Moss; sisters-in-law: Earlean Williams, Gloria Antoine (Fitzroy deceased), Elder Velma Smith & Esmae Cox; brother-in-law: Donley Cox (Lennell); nieces: Elder Maxine Butler, Anne Green, Sandra Williams, Minister Judy Moss, Marsha & Judith Whyms, Judymae Johnson-Colebrooke, Vernamae Johnson, Prescola Johnson-Freeport, Cheryl Cox-Curry (Ed) - Florida, Donneth Cox - Morgan (Damon)-Jacksonville, Shaneka Cox-Thompson (Henry) - Freeport, Gaye AntoineBowe, Angela Michelle Cox-Lockhart, Registered Nurse Tien Gibson-Saunders and Tess Mullings; nephews: Livingston, Oral, Wendell, Thaddeus & Cristopher Williams, Neville, Elsworth & Dale Moss, Perry, Brian & Johnathan Whyms, Alfred and Reno Johnson, D’Lamar Johnson (Melissa) - Abaco, Darieo Cox (Jacqueline) - Freeport, Zevargo Cox (Eddene) - Freeport, Donovan Cox (Stephanie) - Freeport, Dwight Cox (Raquel) - Abaco, Kevin “Zen” Cox (Keisha), Lavard Cox (Christina) - North Carolina, QC Robert (Conchita) Adams, Dwayne Adams - Florida, and Delton Christopher Cox; cousins: Ruth Moss & Family, Evelyn Johnson & Family, Roland Johnson & Family, Enos Johnson & Family, Hosea Johnson & Family, Levi Johnson & Family, Bercil Johnson & Family, Denise Johnson & Family, Dorean, Emma, Uris and Ann Johnson, also Ivy Mills; other family and relatives: Clyde Johnson & Pauline Sears & Family, Lefred, Janet, Robertha Lundy, Willamae Bowleg & Family, Meneria Burrows and Family, Renae Gibson & Family, Felix Beneby & Family, Hellen Miller & Family, Clarabelle Dawkins & Family, Rev. Flora Robins & Family, Dianna Beneby &
Family, Rev. Lockwood & Florence Deleveaux, Rev. Jeffery Deleveaux & Family, Rev. Randolph Deleveaux & Family, Barbra & Micheal Deveaux & Family, Girlean, Maralyn, & Dorothy Ferguson & Family, Patsy & Maylene Edwards & Family, Anthony Jonnson & Family, Philliph & Paula Johnson & Family, Elisha Beneby & Family, Dr. Pastor William Thompson & Family, Pastor Lloyd Smith & Family, Pastor Harrison Thompson & Family, Pastor Fredrick Cartwright & Family, Pastor Craig Ellis & Family, Louise Rose & Family, Sylvia Rolle & Family, Rudolph Walker & Family, Balfour Consumer Meats, Multi Media Ltd. & Staff, Doc’s Pharmacy & Staff, Dr. Gregory Carey & Staff, Dr. Crispin Gomez & South Beach Clinic Staff, Elizabeth Colebrooke & Family, Faith United Missionary Baptist Church, Deborah Dean & Family, Beverley Campbell.. the entire settlement of Lovely Bay, Faith United Baptist Church Family, and the community of Sunset Way, Sunshine Park, Astro Shipping Company & Staff.
Viewing will be held in the Serenity Suite of Restview Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium Limited, Robinson and Soldier Roads (TODAY) Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and again at the church on Saturday from 8:30 a.m. until service time.
of Shrimp Road off Carmichael Road and formerly off Westmoreland, Jamaica will be held on Saturday, June 3rd, 2023, 12:00 noon at Trinity City of Praise, Tonique Williams Darling Highway. Officiating will be Apostle Ed Watson assisted by other ministers of the gospel.
She is survived by her husband: Michael Jones; son: Robert Jones; grandson: Tyrese “T.J” Jones; sisters: Sharon McCormick, Icelyn Ranger; Althea Reynolds; brothers: Clifton, Anthony Reynolds, Antholyn Reynolds, Worneto Reynolds & Randy Reynolds and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.
Viewing will be held in the Serenity Suite of Restview Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium Limited, Robinson and Soldier Roads (TODAY) Thursday from 10:00a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
of # 481 Inagua Avenue, The Ridge, Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas and formerly of Cooper’s Town, Abaco will be held on Saturday, June 3rd, 2023, 11:00a.m. at Central Church of God, Coral Road, Freeport, Grand Bahama. Officiating will be Rev. Dr. Kenneth Major. Interment will follow at Grand Bahama Memorial Park #2, Frobisher Drive, Freeport, Grand Bahama.
Left to mourn are his loving mother: Vernice Elizabeth Major; brothers: Rico (Shondra) Russell (Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.), Timothy (Manelle Bowleg) Major Jr.; sisters: Donnell Major-Fawkes (Allan Sr.), Megan and Amanda Carroll and Maria Basden; step mother: Marsha Carroll; nephews: Allan Fawkes Jr., Amari Chisholm, Jabari and Jamari Basden; uncles: Bishop Kenneth Jr. (Ruth) Major, Joel (Catherine) Major, Paul (Caroline) Major, Timothy (Sebeda) Major, David Major Sr., Raymond (Vernita) Carroll; aunts: Melvese (Rudy) Wimmer (Orlando, Fla.), Victoria Major-Carr (Christopher), Barbara Turnquest, Terecita Major, Joycelyn Ferguson; granduncle: Daswell Jimmy J.P. (Sylvia) Bevans; grandaunt: Leonie Grant and Angela Ferguson; cousins: Anieka Major-Hanna (Steven Sr.), Nadia Major, Gabriella Wimmer, Lashan McKenzie (Omar), Romeo Major, Inspector Latoya (ASP Stephen) Rolle, Dorrington Major, Bernadette Thompson (Denero Sr.), Joel Major Jr., and Ched Carr, Kimiley Major, Paul Jr. (Raquel) Major, Lamusica Williamson, Nickia (Hiram) Santiago, Dr. Tashard, Officer Tristan and Trevon Major, Dava and David Major Jr., Steven Jr. and Sarai Hanna, Shonre Russell, Dylan Darwin and Dustin Wimmer, Alexis Farrington, Omar Jr. and Lashae McKenzie, Aisha Major, Denero Thompson Jr., Linnico Hepburn, Amaree and Amaya Major, Kayleigh Greene, Liam, Noah, Cheyanne and Egypt Santiago, Jayna Moxey, Teigan Major, Tremaine Major, Paul, Rochielle, Charlese, Daswell Jr., and Keith Bevans, Wendy Lightbourne, Tiny, Lydia, Esther, Lisa, Michael and Gary Grant, Leo and Ted Mackey, Leslie (Ruth) Cornish, Estelle McKinney, Ejnar (Lerlean) Cornish, Prince and Princess Cornish, Rosemary Murray, Edward Penn, Angel (Jason) Kelly, Wesley (Samantha) Cornish, Bonnie (Tyrone) Pritchard, Member of Parliament for North Abaco Kirk Cornish, Michaela (Dennis) Thompson, Brucelee Cornish (Melissa), Renata Cornish, Chyna McKinney, Jonathan Carroll, Terron Ferguson, Ramon (Kriston) Carroll, Rekeno (Sharell) Carroll; Prince and Princess Cornish, Rosemary Murray (Ronald), Phyllis Newton (Anthony), Alice Penn-Coakley (Nassau), Joaslee (Freddie) Benson, Blake Bartlett, Vidya Bartlett, Delareese Jones, Godfrey Rolle Sr., Delpha Bartlett, Joseph (Yvette) Cooper, Renee Bootle, Linda Greene, Troy Grant, Elizabeth Grant, Leonard Curry, Christine (Gregg) Bullard, Yvonne Rolle, Glenda Wildgoose, Sandra Curry, Geraldine Curry, Laura Curry, Doralyn Curry and Shirley Mader; god parents: Judy Cooper, Jackie Cooper, Andrea Eve; Godson: Shonre Russell; Godbrothers: Terrance McDonald, Wade Pratt; Jakeil Cartwright; Domonic Pratt; close childhood friends: Angelo Hardeen, Castino Sands, Tristan Wright, Shelton Keyshawn Gardiner; other friends: Leonitus Wildgoose, Carlos Pratt; and a host of other Relatives and Friends including: The Hon. Hubert Alexander Ingraham Former M.P. for North Abaco and
Former Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas. David Thompson (Former MP for Marco City), families of the late Rev. K.S. and Dorothy Darling, Linda Delaughter of South Carolina, Rodney and Andrea Eve, Audrey Darling, Robert and Sherrilean Russell, Dennalee Edgecombe, Gretchan McIntosh, Yvette Poitier, Catherine Thompson, Netterine Russell, Jen Dean, Patricia Bootle, Vernie Smith, Bullard family, Wright family, Steve Cooper, Quincy Fraser, Willard Gardiner, The Captain and Crew of the Gale Force: Capt. Leon Carroll, Derek Kelly, and Preston “Timer” Russell; Fire Road, Cooper’s Town, and Crown Haven Communities, Sherlin C. Bootle, (Abaco) Class of 99 and Jack Hayward High School Class of “99”.
Viewing will be held in the “Serenity Suite” at Restview Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium Limited, 11-A Coral Road, Freeport, Grand Bahama on Thursday, June 1st, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and on Saturday, June 3rd, 2023 at the church from 8:30 a.m. until service time.
of West Bay Street and formerly of Kennedy Subdivision and Port of Spain, Trinidad died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Saturday, May 27, 2023.
He was predeceased by his mother: Florence Antoine of Port of Spain, Trinidad; brother: Leo Thorne of Port of Spain, Trinidad; granddaughter: Tia Antoine; mother-inlaw: Rev. Curlena Cox.
He is survived by his devoted and loving wife: Gloria Cox-Antoine; children: Lynette Antoine-Deveaux (Arthur Godfrey), Don Hunt, Sr., Fitzroy Antoine, Jr. (Georgina), Antonette Adams (Steven) of Miramar, FL, Retired Stg. 2019 Jan Antoine-Archer and Gaye Antoine-Bowe; adopted children: Brenda Kerr-Henfield, Andrew and Lavoie McKenzie and Alton Poitier; grandchildren: Gijo Bain (Tomoko) of Hiroshima, Japan, Chloee Deveaux; Don Hunt, Jr., Donte Hunt, Kerrigan McCoy, Sr., Donecia Hunt, Brittany Knowles (Jonathan, Sr.), Sherkita Johnson (Christen), Royanne Taylor (Mark), Jalesa Adams of Glendale, AZ, Kaylah Adams of Miramar, FL, Tyrone Arthur Archer, Jr., Te’Ron Ahmad Archer, Tosh Avery Archer, Giselle Bowe-Hanna (Ehren), Dorian Montgomery Bowe (Tisha); brother: Kelvin Antoine (Claudette) of Chagaunas, Trinidad; sisters: Louisa Antoine of Port of Spain, Trinidad and June Straker of Ontario, Canada; brother-in-law: Donley Cox (Lennell) of Lauderhill, FL; sisters-in-law: Elder Velma Smith, Brenda Williams, and Esmae Cox and a host of 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.
of Freeport, Grand Bahama and formerly of Nassau, New Providence will be held on (TODAY) Thursday, June 1st, 2023, 10:30 a.m. at The Pro-Cathedral of Christ the King, East Atlantic Drive and Pioneer’s Way, Freeport, Grand Bahama. Officiating will be Reverend Canon Norman Lightbourne.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Mildred Aileen and Robert Irving Dillette; sister: Gaynelle Anne Michelle Jumaron; mother and father-in-law: Marion Donelda and John Galbraith MacLean; brother-in-law: Roy Arnott.
Al is survived by his loving wife: Kathryn Kim née MacLean and his children: Adam MacLean Dillette, Robert Irving Dillette II (Aafiah Hamza) and Alana Kathryn Dillette (Derrick Robinson); Daddy Al will be forever cherished by his three grandchildren: Maya, Elijah and Xzavier; he will be missed by his aunt: Barbara Clarke nee King; siblings: Charles Dillette (Leila Dillette) and Sharon Dillette (Michael Willcocks) and his siblings-in-law: Barbara Arnott, Brian MacLean (Karen MacLean).
His memory lives on with his nieces and nephews: Adrian Dillette, Felisa Dillette, Alethea Dillette, Neil Dillette, David Allum, Robert Allum, Catherine Allum, Joanne Arnott, David White, Mac Arnott, Karen Penkman, Shawna Maclean, Matthew Maclean, Ben Maclean and Sarah Maclean.
Also left to cherish his memories are numerous grandnieces and nephews; cousins including: Anne Su, Kim Ouellette and Lauren Su and special friends including his lifelong best friend the Hon. Minister Frederick Mitchell.
of Cordia Street, Pinewood Gardens, New Providence, Bahamas died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Friday, May 26th, 2023.
She is survived by her children: Trent Saunders and Taitianna R. Deaveaux; grandchildren: Brayden McDonald, Braxton McDonald and Trinity Saunders; mother: Elder Marva Knowles; father: Malachi Knowles; two sisters: Minister Erica Russell (Douglas) & Marvette Darville (Theo); one brother: Pastor Deon Knowles (Kerlisha); numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles & cousins and a host of 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.
of Moore’s Island, Abaco, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, June 3rd, 2023, 11:00 a.m. at Zion Baptist Salt and Light Ministries, Moore’s Island, Abaco. Officiating will be Bishop Nixon Simms assisted by Pastor Preston Knowles, Pastor Ishmael Williams, Bishop Anthony Williams, Pastor Josette Thompson and Pastor Joann Jones. Interment will follow at Moore’s Island Public Cemetery, Moore’s Island, Abaco.
She was predeceased by her mother: Blossie Gaitor.
Left to cherish her memories are her father and adopted mother: Harrison and Maxine Gaitor; children: Brian (Charnale) Fox, Ivy and Lindy Davis, Lethera (Elkeno) Lowe and Shakera (Faulsto) Cooper; adopted children: Lauristine, Ruby, Princess and Karen Thurston; grandchildren: Briantino, Breon, Breah Fox, Lorenzo, Delano Davis, Laron (Felicia) Hield, Denage Kelly, Teran, Lynden Davis, Shaquon and Liam Cooper; great grandchild: Lavon, Semaj Hield; sisters and brothers: Harold (Madine), Christine Tarless, Harold Gaitor; Jacklyn Forbes, Dorolyn Davis, Betty (Andy) Johnson; nieces and nephews: Steven (Pinky) Swain, Tyrone (Electra) Hunt, Gertrude Butler, Krystal (Keith) Clarke, Samantha (Quincy) Jones, Errol, Wayne Gaitor, Nicole (Kelsey) Knowles, Sharanda, Kareem McBride, Nolan (Sherry) Stuart, Kendice, Anthon Tarless, Valencia Curry, Jacklyn (Ruben) Johnson, Defense Force Officer Jackson Jr. Julianna Davis, Clement, Ansel, Anadesha and Anwar Johnson; grandnieces and nephews: Ozeke, Patrel Swain, Fabian Hunt, Nichel, Jaquay, Okita, Sasha, Davonya, Mariah Jones, Christonia, Howianna, Ashley, Keith Jr., Corey, Aiden, Samara, Samaya Jones, Errin, Vanisha, Savannah, Wayne Gaitor Jr., Dontae, Deajanae, Wontae, Naveah, Clinique, Ramy, Alicia, Omar, Tyreke Minnis, and Ansel Jr.; numerous great grandnieces and nephews; aunt and uncle: Dorothy (Johnathan) Dean, Beatrice Davis; godchildren: Masheva Mills, Crystal Douglas, Demian Davis; cousins: Eugene, Errol (Bonnie), Trevor (Avis), Jefferey (Dorenda) Davis, Lorraine, Debbie (Marvin) Newbold, Karen
(Herbert) Marshall, Michelle (Omar) Francis, Isabel, Samuel (Sybalene) Davis, Irma (George) Bain, Iona (Gardville) McDonald, Patrel Lloyd, Sonamae (Rodney) Davis, Enid, Sandra White, Winifred Mitchel, Blossom, Daniel (Cindy), Gilbert, Jason (Bernadette) Davis, Elizabeth (Roland) Stuart, Eddiemae, Helen, Barbara Davis, Roland (Shelly), Pastor Preston (Lucinda), Junior, Launcer Knowles, Enid (Nathaniel) Hield, Nelson Davis, Basil (Patsy) Swain, Zelma (Garfield) Hepburn, Aladice (Felix) Munroe, Daisymae (Dudley) Stuart, Leland (Sheila), David Simms, Roselda (Hercules) Clarke, Aladice, Vickie, Anthony (Yvonne), Leon Bain, Veronica (Steve) Cumberbash, Joseph Swain, Roselda (Rufus) Johnson, Albury family, Novie Stuart and family, Marvin Green, Pastor Josette Thompson; and a host of other relatives and friends including: Samantha Colebrooke (ambulance service), Stretch Culmer, Stencil Moxey, Clint Forbes, Nurse Sawyer, Nurse Stacey Dean Simmons (Kidney Center) Dr. Zephaniah Newbold, Marilyn, Elease Davis, Tracy Dean and family, Litisha Woods, Donrica Munroe, Bishop Nixon Simms and family, Patrick (Marjorie), Bulahmae George, Alfred Simms, Evelyn Williams, Meltina Hield, entire Davis family, The entire Community of Moore’s Island.
Viewing will be held at Zion Baptist Salt and Light Ministries, Moore’s Island, Abaco on Friday, June 2nd, 2023 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and at the church on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until service time.
of Largo, Florida and formerly of Freeport, Grand Bahama died at Renown Regional Medical Center, Reno, Nevada, United States on Friday, May 26th, 2023.
He is survived by his wife: Darlene Knowles; daughters: Jasmine Knowles and her fiancé Ben Hanig, Jordan Knowles and her fiancé, Jonathan Ocasio and Jenise Knowles-Forsberg; son: Carlos Knowles Jr.; son-in-law: Gavin Forsberg and numerous other relatives and friends.
Arrangements for the funeral are being finalized and details will be announced at a later date.
Ms. Marrie Elizabeth Gaitor, 67 affectionately called “Marla”, “Marion”
Shari and Tommy Tawwab, Theodore Hutchinson, Hessica, Deon and Quincy Dean, Dowdeswell Wolfe, David Cumberbatch, Sonia Smith, Josephine Bowleg, Glen Zonicle, Kirk, James, Betty and Muranda Smith, Shamone and Cemone Thompson Shan Hall. Eureka and Eutika Lightbourne and Sheena Williamson their families and The Hunter family;
Three Adopted Daughters: Janay Darling, Whitney Thompson and Davina Clarke;
Two Grandnephews: Tenaj Johnson and Darius Tyler;
Three Grandnieces: Alexia, Amaya and Amor Johnson;
Ten Brothers-in-law: Victor Coats, Mark (Emily), Theodore (Patrice), Patrick Sr. (Elizabeth), Mitchell (Alice), Arnold, Desmond Sr. and Christopher Gilbert Sr. (Jamaleka), John Cooper and James Rolle;
Six Sisters-in-law: Eva, Faye, Natasha and Scheneque Lightbourne, Nurse Merlice and Sheree Gilbert;
Twelve Nephews-in-law: Ramon (Erica), Tarran (Josephine), Teddy (Almonique), Patrick, Rashad, Kyron, Desmond Jr., Christopher Jr., Azare, Gilbert, Ucal Deveaux and Glen Rahming;
of #17 Cedar Terrace, Tall Pines Estates off Gladstone Road, will be held on Saturday, June 03, 2023 at 11am at New Destiny Baptist Cathedral, Gladstone Road. Apostle Delton D. Fernander, assisted by other Ministers of the Gospel will officiate. Burial will be in Lakeview Memorial Gardens and Mausoleums, Gladstone Road and John F. Kennedy Drive.
The Radiance of this “Amethyst of A Gem” will always glow in the hearts of his:
Wife: Ann Cynthia Lightbourne;
One Son: Kendrick Lightbourne Sr. (Deandra);
Two Daughters: Cindy Lightbourne-Mackey and Lovely Rahming (Jude);
Four Grandsons: Kendrick Lightbourne Jr., Rodneiko Mackey Jr., Jahiem Thompson and Levi Rahming;
Three Granddaughters: Rylynn and Ryiah Mackey and Kendranique Lightbourne;
Seven Brothers: Craig Taylor, Gordon, Isaac Jr., Derick, Sandy and Alex Lightbourne and Michael Miller;
Five Sisters: Portia, Margaret and Yvonne Lightbourne, Monique Coats and Julie Lightbourne-Cooper;
Eight Nephews: Chauncy, Gordon, Antonio, Garrard and Dre Lightbourne, Alex Johnson, Bernardo Sears and Carl Stubbs;
Twelve Nieces: Cemone Glinton, Janet, Fayeleicha, Genaye and Ajaneque Lightbourne, Gweneth Beneby, Joan Cooper, Kristal Storr, Felisha Hunter, Kavonya and Cece Stubbs and Raynette Butler;
Two Uncles: Godfrey Wolfe and Edison Pintard;
Two Aunts: Dorlyn Dean and Jane Wolfe;
Cousins: Eunice Pintard-Keaton, Edison, Lynette and Shari Pintard,
Eleven Nieces-in-law: Anishka, Michelle, Christna, Shacara, Anthanique, Shantel, Jade Gilbert, Shabria Deveaux, Alicia, Ashley and Alexis Murphy;
Special Friends: Orpheus and Ferry Ingram, Jabar Rolle, Shawn Gordon, Harry and Charlie and Jack Sands;
Other Loving Family and Friends Including: Frank Rolle, Oral and Velma Jones, Stephen and Cynthia Edgecombe, James Woodside, Ross Lightbourn, Pandora Gibson, Judy Miller, Noel Clarke, Andy Storr, Rev. Tyrone Knowles, Lisa Sturrup, Gayle Evans, Pearl Moxey, Diane Spencer, Jerry Joseph, Lincoln Bain, Geno Hanchell, Jennimea and Sharette Rolle, Cleo and Torquel Rolle, Amy Peet, Aalyiah Johnson, Glen and Ruth Dean, Alex Farrington, Pearline Johnson, Cedric Curry, Elder Wendell G. Dean II, Beautney King, Mary Sargent, Sim and Shirley Ambrose, Father Berkley Smith, Theresa Rolle, Sandra Rose, Sandra Clarke, Rosemary Newbold, Romain Webb, Christabel McCoy, Christian Rolle. Michael Thompson and their Families, Bishop Delton Fernander and New Destiny Baptist Cathedral Family, The Gaitor, The Archer, The Stubbs, The Smith. The Brown and The Pratt Families, The Tall Pines Community, The Martin Street Family, The Garden Hills Community. The Port Howe, Cat Island Family, CC Sweeting Class of 1977;
Special Thanks To: Dr. Patrick Whitfield, BTC Retirees, The Sunday School Department and R. M. Bailey Class of 77 and Prinston Christian Academy.
Public Visitation will in the “Amethyst Suite” Emerald Memorial Mortuary, Wulff Road and Pinedale Street {In the Rock of Ages Complex} on Friday, June 02, 2023 from 1pm to 5pm and at New Destiny Baptist Cathedral, Gladstone Road on Saturday, June 03, 2023 from 10 a.m.
Minister John and Yyenne Forbes, Julie and Kevin Forbes, Henry and Cara Forbes, Deacon David and Sarah Miller, Orean and Charles Saunders and Erma Johnson; Nieces and Nephews
a resident of #184 Melvern Road, Yellow Elder Gardens, who died on Saturday, 13th May, 2023 will be held on Saturday, 3rd June 2023, at 10:00a.m., at The New Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Baillou Hill Road South. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Gardens Cemetery, Soldier Road.
Left to cherish her precious memories are her Husband: Reuben Forbes; Daughter: Penny Miller; Sons: Darvin, Antonio, Reuben Jr., and Taino Forbes; Adoptive Daughter: Krystal Newbold; Adoptive Sons: Quinton Weeche, Craig Ramsey, Davaughn Fawkes, Rashawn Minnis and Levio Braynen; Unwavering
Support: Nancy and The late David Kelly; Grandchildren: Darvinique Forbes-Bowe, Deandra and Deaddrell Miller, Daisha Saunders, Darviniqua, Tainae and Teanna Forbes, Lindo Wallace, Chad Ferguson, Shaquille Knowles, Antonio Jr., Taino Jr., and Reuben III Forbes; Great Grandchildren: Dudley Smith, Cameron Knowles, Chardonnay Higgs, Davraj and Kairo Bowe, Lyniah Wallace; One Daughter-In-Law: Lakeisha Forbes; One GrandsonIn-Law: Hughdon Bowe; Siblings: Gercle, Keith and Charles Miller, Andrea Hepburn, Henrietta Richardson and Janet Butler; Nieces and Nephews: Jovan and Rashad Miller, Kaynell Williams, Wayndell Oliver, Angelique, Anthony and Alamar Richardson, Teresita Munroe, Ross and Susan Hepburn, Adriel and Natasha Hepburn, Shonari Hepburn, Astolin and Crystal Miller, Jerry Butler, Decosta Brown, Princess and Neisha Miller; Aunts and Uncles: Dottlen, Careen and Shirley Rolle, Shirley Spence, Kay Forbes, Betty Rearley, Joyce and Donna Miller, Frank Rolle and Harold Miller; Sisters and Brothers In-laws: Carroll Hepburn, Anthony Richardson, Bishop and Elder Jacqueline Fraser,
In-laws: Aungla and Carlos, Renae and Darnell, Melony, Theresa, Wendy and James, Manfred (Martha), Patricia Forbes, Jan Simmons, Jarrod, Jason and Lynette Forbes, Antoinette, Tamara, Nicole, Reondra, Charles Jr., Re-ann, Randia, Dr. Christopher, Dr. Michael, Roger, Dr. Paul Toote, Jestina Knowles, Regional and John Jr., Forbes, Stephanie, Linda, Bridgette, Bernadette, Vanceil, Ricardo, Troy, Earl, Clint, Ernest, Jarrad, Jason and Lynette, Tory, Vernell Poitier; Grand Nieces and Nephews: Jayden Anderson, Kamari Butler, Janero, Alyssia, Ashanti and Astan Miller, Janae Butler, Raheem and Rashae’ Miller; A host of other relatives and friends including: Karen, Daisy and Chad Ferguson Sr., and family, Jenny and Lechal Saunders and family, Dvanta ‘Vada’ Ambrister, Charles Sears and Family, Juletta Rolle and family, Majorie Rolle and family, Sheila Ferguson and family, Laura Benson and family, Robert Bullard and family, Portia and Gabrielle Major and family, Dickerson family, Brown family, Tina Deveaux and family, King family, The Hon. Michael Pinder and family, Marvin Dames and family, Tommy Turnquest and family, The Hon. McKell Bonaby (Member of Parliament for Mount Moriah, Carey family, Thelma Forbes and family, Keino Archer and family, Olisha Rolle and family, Jacquile Lockhart and family, Samantha and Tamara Barr and family, the Knowles family, the Rolle family, Jane Williams, Hayward and family, Betty and family, the Saunders family, Lucillie Rolle and family, Palama Munroe and family, the Miller family, Mavis and family, Roslyn Knowles and family, Melissa Ferguson, Lindo Wallace and family, Dudley Smith and family, Bruce Miller and family, Sylvia Rolle and family, the Forbes and Miller family, the Bowe family, the Orange Creek, Cat Island Community, Charles Vincent Street Community, the Yellow Elder Gardens Community, Manx Corporation Center, Roslyn and Melvin and family, U.S. Embassy Family, the Kelly family, John and Darr, Bishop Wallace and family, the Stuart, Newbold, Hepburn families, the Cable Beach Hair-braiders Association, Bahamas Parks and Beach Authority, Shawn Lewis, Ephesus Seventh-day Adventist Church, Believers Embassy International Church, the Thompson family, the Minnis, Neely, Rolle, Flowers, Spence, Poitier, McKenzie families, the Eastern Road family, the Pratt family, Pandora Miller and the Ambrister family, Rev. Ronald Campbell and family, Ms. Cooper and family.
Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at Newbold Brothers Chapel, Palmetto Avenue & Acklins Street, off Market and East Streets on Friday 2nd June 2023, from 10:00a.m., to 5:00p.m., and on Saturday at the church from 9:00a.m., until service time.
a resident of Lincoln Boulevard, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly of Lovely Bay, Acklins, Bahamas will be held at 10:00am on Saturday, June 3rd, 2023, at Church of God of Prophecy, East Street Tabernacle, East Street, New Providence. Officiating will be Bishop Hulan A. Hanna assisted by Bishop Dr. Woodley C. Thompson. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Gardens.
He was predeceased by his wife: Inez Beneby; mother: Phyllis Beneby; sons: Norward Beneby and Benson Beneby; daughter: Judy Swain and Leroy and Elma Moss.
He is survived by his children and their spouses: Eurina Beneby, Mavis Walton, Philip (Carolyn) Beneby, Sharon Beneby, Rudolph (Leonie) Beneby, Kimberley (Sylvester) Herron, Densil Beneby, Althea (Frank) Gaitor, Paulette Thurston, Barry Beneby, Keith (Kayla) Beneby, Kevin (Denise) Beneby and Clifford (Sherrel) Cartwright; grandchildren and their spouses: Stephen (Chante) Beneby, Shakera (Edward) Reckley, Stefan Beneby, Krista and Katya Walton, Anne Marie (Paul) Richards, MacNair (Gweneth) Beneby, Bronson Beneby, Phillisa Beneby-Williams, Phillipa, Phileah Beneby, Geanno (Yonarda) Beneby, Shandia Beneby, LaTia (Kenrick) Mackey, Benson Beneby Jr., Anastacia (Turan) Miller, Edward Thomas, Bryson Beneby, Synara (Darius) Greenslade, Syllia Herron, Sylecia Herron, Sylvester Herron Jr., Randene Herron, Danielle Beneby, Amanda (Kenneth) Thomas, Kristoff (Jonathan) Thurston, Marine Seaman Kenan Beneby, Abishai Beneby, Denereus Beneby, Carlos Swain Jr., Kadesha Swain, Joshua Swain, Carter Cartwright; 26 great grandchildren too numerous to mention; 2 great great grandchildren; and a host of other relatives including: Rev. Daniel Beneby, Francis Beneby-Jones, Randolph, Joanne, Elijah and Joshua Beneby, Obie Ferguson, Racha Ferguson (Godchild), Joe & Shamika Deleveaux and Family, Lockwood Deleveaux and Family, John Wesley Ferguson and Family, Jacklyn Carroll and Family, The Moss Family, Bro. Felix Walkine, The Johnson Family, Wayne Neely, The Deleveaux Family, Wilshire Beneby (Deceased) and Family, The Hanna, Heastie, and Tynes Family, The McClain Family, Alvin Sergent and Family, The Ferguson Family, The Bain Family,
The Swann Family, The Simmons Family, The Pratt Family, The Hart Family, The Cox Family, The Carroll Family, Doreen Campbell and Family, Mortimer Family, Ivadell and Family, Elsworth “White” Rahming and Family, The Forbes Family, The Butler Family, The Henfield Family, The Staff of Courtesy Supermarket, Ruleco Construction Company, The Food Kingdom, Platinum Pool Services, Palm Tree Supermarket, The Bahamas Department of Corrections, Killarney Shores Community, Retail/Wholesale Grocers Association, Mrs. Linda Demeritte and family, Ms. Feliciana Cooper and family and The Red Snapper crew, The Church of God of Prophecy Family (Where he served all of his adult life), Bishop Dr. Franklin Ferguson (National Bishop) and Minister Rowena Ferguson, Bishop Hulan and Valerie Hanna, Bishop Brice and Teacher Advira Thompson, Bishop Dr. Woodley and Vernique Thompson, Bishop Dr. Elgarnet and Jacqueline Rahming, Bishop Kendal Simmons, Pastor Terrance Forbes, World Famous Bahama Brass Band, Apostle Benjamin Smith, Embassy International Family, Prophetess Dr. Albertha Williams. If we accidently missed you out, please forgive us!
Relatives and friends may pay their respects at Cedar Crest Funeral Home and Crematorium Limited, Robinson and Baillou Hill Roads on (TODAY) Thursday, June 1st, 2023 from 12:00noon to 5:00pm and at the church on Saturday from 9:00am until service time.
a resident of Coral Drive, Vista Marina, New Providence, Bahamas, died at Princess Margaret Hospital on Wednesday, May 24th, 2023.
He is survived by his wife: Monique Mitchell; 3 children: Alexandria, Alana and Alexis Mitchell; sister: Judymae Mitchell; brothers: Bishop Christopher Minnis, Elder Anthony Mitchell and Charles Mitchell; nieces, nephews, a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.
Funeral arrangements are being finalized and will be announced at a later date.
a resident of Silver Palm Lane, Imperial Park, Seabreeze Estates, New Providence, Bahamas, died at his residence on Saturday, May 20th, 2023, will be held at 11:00am on (TODAY) Thursday, June 1st, 2023 at Bethel Baptist Church, Meeting Street, New Providence, Bahamas. Officiating will be Rev. A. DeWitt Hutcheson. Interment will follow in Bethel Baptist Church’s cemetery.
He is survived by his wife of 16 years: Sharon Dean-Laing; children: Donovan Laing, Megan Laing-Dinkins, Chaz Dean (Subhah Wadhawan); grandchildren: Lesha, Darius, Jamika, Daria, Donovan Jr. Laing, Mikaih & Elijah Brock Laing-Dinkins; great grandchild: Messiah Bolton; mother-in-law: Helen Dean; sisters: Edris Laing-Strachan, Deloris Robinson; brother-in-law: David Strachan & Marc Simoneau; sisters-in-law: Wanda James, Stephanie Dean, Gloria and Veronica Laing; nieces & nephews: Ramon & Cathy James, Julio & Shankira James, Patrick, Michael & Jeanette Laing, Margo Laing, Carol & Quincy Osborne, Sophia & Jeffrey Ferguson, Sandra & Ricardo Fountain, Sonia & Clive Stubbs and Renay Nairn; Samuel & Erica Armbrister, Andre Dean, Joy Dean, Leroy Coakley, Melvina, Ronald Jr., Carlos, Ricardo & Jason Laing, Stephanie Horn and Patrice Smith of Florida, Vanessa Ingraham of Delray Beach Florida, Tony and Kevin Newry, Kenny, Kenya, Kevin, & Tameka Laing, Cyrstal & Byron Stubbs, Tony & Anna Heastie, Wendal & Theresa Heastie, Novelette Stevenson, Creswell & Joan Laing, Delano Clarke, Terry, Monique and Kim Robinson, Marissa & Denzel Lefleur, Maxwell, Margo, Margarita, Monique and Marla Laing, Jerry, Lisa and Renaldo Laing, Andrea & Reginald Cox, Michelle, Zhivargo, Tyrone, Fabian and Margo Laing, Tarmicka, Taquana, Reginald Edward, and Naomi Laing, Princess, Regina, Reginal Jr. & Jamal Laing, Brenda, Paula, Sheila, Rasaun, Rashard, Joseph, Johanna, Lorraine, Leanna, Harold, and Robert Byrd; other relatives and friends including: Ruth Johnson & Family, Thedora Philips & Family, Melissa Portee & Family, Oswald Francis & Family, Nikita Munnings & Family, The Honourable Prime Minister Phillip Brave Davis, The Honourable Perry G. Christie, George Bethel & Family, Jason & Elsie Moxey, Algenon & Anita Allen, Patricia Mortimer & Stan Davis, Mae Morton, George Sands, Arnold Bain & Family, Samuel ‘Bookie’ Johnson & Family, Basil & Carolyn Longely, Karen & Velma Turnquest & Family, Lester & Paulette Mortimer & Family, Micheal & Sharon Gill, Don & Michelle Butler, Reginald & Kamala Sauders, Ward & Terry Olgreen & Family, Carolyn Barry, Gaylord Knowles, Alice McKenzie, Charles Deveaux, Sanford Culmer, Stephen Coakley, Sylvia Wilson & Family, Rose Mackey & Family,
Euwonka Saunders & Family, Raymond Moore, Charles & Nina Fox & Family, Brenda Johnson & Family, Loretta Francisco & Family, Elaine Sands & Family, Doretha Brennen-Johnson & Family, Arthurlene Neely & Family; Edward is survived by many other family and friends, too numerous to list at this time.
Relatives and friends may pay their respects at Bethel Baptist Church on (TODAY) Thursday, June 1, 2023 from 10:00am until service time.
a resident of Bacardi Road, New Providence, Bahamas died at her residence on Wednesday, May 24th, 2023.
She is survived by her sons: Brevis and Brandon Bonaby; daughter: Gian Rahming; brothers: Ricardo, Patrick, Emmanuel and Christopher Simms; sisters: Sherell Ferrer and Shenice Simms; and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.
Funeral arrangements are being finalized and will be announced at a later date.
a resident of #33 Waterfall Drive, Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas died at her residence on Monday, May 29th, 2023..
She is survived by her son: Charles J.W. (Gabriel) McKay; grandchildren: Kiearah, Enoch and Exodus McKay, Ezekiel Culmer; great grandchildren: X’zour McKay; siblings: Nigel (Stephanie) Bowe, Visna (Charles) Mackay, Kenneth (Kwanza) Bowe; and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.
Funeral arrangements are being finalized and will be announced at a later date.
a resident of Hatchet Bay, Eleuthera, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, June 3rd, 2023, 11:00am at St. Stephen’s Baptist Church, Hatchet Bay, Eleuthera. Officiating will be Rev. Eric Johnson assisted by Emily Petty. Final Resting Place will follow in the Big Bay Cemetery, Hatchet Bay, Eleuthera.
Precious memories will forever linger in the hearts of her beloved son: Lanchester Wells Sr. & his wife Shandi Wells; daughter: Mechico Cleare; grandchildren: Chrishondo & Shaziah Wells; siblings: Etta & Willis Sweeting, Delphine & Ricardo Dean, Penstone Petty, Falcon Culmer & Henriette Hanna; nieces & nephews: Sheretha & James Sands, Melissa, Redel, Riccara & Ricardo Dean Jr. Karshauna Bethel, Cranston Jones, Thaddeaus & Thorne Petty and Princess and Phillip Bethel, Yoshika & Rashanti Giersewski, Machi, Carlos Jr. and Horation Cleare, Giovanni Stirrup, Tavis & Shaquille Johnson, Kishona, Lashanda and Hensley Culmer Jr., Kewanea, Brendera, Vanna, Shanara, Renea, Gennie, Jessie, Louis Jr, Rome Jasmine, Cameron, Vardo, Felicia, Adrian, Nelson, Philipps, Mark Rolle, Hanna and Darryl, Nurse Allea Brown, Antonia and Ahmad Laing; grand nieces & nephews: Elshauna & Elsito Gibson, Bill, Clifford, Andia, Jaelen, Jaela, Asher, Tanai, Kailee, Isabelle, Triasen Jr. and Jameisha Sands; godchildren: Althario Rolle, Tamara McQueen, Vantasia Rolle and Leandra Cartwright; special friends: Margie Rolle, Lisa Dean, Sylvia Johnson, Lil Ruth, Lydia Ferguson, Yvonne Miller, Ruthmae Cartwight, Holly Dean, Celeste Bethel, Maxine Munroe, Nuetie Seymour and Lonnie Rolle; and a host of other relatives & friends: Remanda Goodman & Family, Deaconess Josephine Johnson & Family, Egdar, Chillion, Benjamin, Ezekial and Jeremiah Whyte and Sandra Leadon, Bridgette Johnson, Enos J. C. Johnson
and Family, Shadrack, Mavis and Florence Johnson and Family, Eunice Whyte and Family, Verneca Gibson and Family, Elsie Whyte and Family, Roselyn Bethel, Families of the late Timothy Johnson, Kirk Culmer Sr. and Jr., Charles and Cecil Johnson, Rosemary Thompson and Family, Ross Seymour, Desserina Johnson and family, Dorsey, Worrel, Rekis and Darren Pinder and Family, Lenita Butler, Patricia Dean & Family, Barbara, Helen, Syl, Dranna, Dine, Dorethea, Dencil and Washington, Stacy Dean, Yvette Belle and Family, the Communities of Gregory Town, James’ Cistern and Hatchet Bay.
The Body will Repose at the Church in Hatchet Bay, Eleuthera from 9.00am on Friday until service time.
a resident of Cowpen Road, died at the Doctors Hospital, Shirley Street and Collins Avenue on Tuesday, 30th May, 2023.
He is survived by his mother: Fransour Saint Gerard; father: Emmanuel St. Gerard; siblings: Emma St. Gerard, Bradley St. Gerard, Daniela St. Gerard, Eminie St. Gerard, Emina St. Gerard and Jackson Jeffer; children: Christopher St. Gerard (Max); fiancée: Merline Emile; step children: Da’rell and Danielle Cash and a host of other relatives and friends.
Final Rites are entrusted to Sweeting’s Colonial Mortuary, and will be announced at a later date.
of Prophecy Way died at her residence on Monday, May 8, 2023.
She is survived by her son: Wilbert Gentle; mother: Carol Dean Gentle; sisters: Krista Stubbs and Thalia Gentle; brother: Kenyatta Gentle; numerous uncles; 3 nieces; 4 nephews; other relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
of Golden Gates #2 and formerly of Rolleville, Exuma died at Princess Margaret Hospital on Wednesday, May 24, 2023.
He is survived by his daughter: Theresa Taylor; son: Nigel Curtis; sisters: Veronica Curtis, Linda Curtis, Essimae
Lloyd and Yvonne Rolle; brother: Randolph Curtis; grandchildren; other relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
Christine Smith and Mr. Paisley Neely are sadden to announced the passing of their son
who passed away on Friday, May 26, 2023.
He is survived by and a host of relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
a resident of Deep Creek, Eleuthera, Bahamas who died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Friday, May 12th, 2023 will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 3rd, 2023 at St. Joseph’s Anglican Church, Deep Creek, Eleuthera. Rev’d Allison Dean assisted by Rev’d Father Bradley Miller will officiate. Interment will follow in St. Joseph’s Church Yard, Deep Creek, Eleuthera.
She was predeceased by Carles (Duff) & Whitfield (Jolly) Thompson; parents: Patricia (Patsy) Gomez & Earlene Anderson; sisters: Rosa & Eugene Major; grandparents: Myrtie (Anna)Taylor; grandmother: Burnell Thompson; grandfather: Clarence (Stock), Thomas J. (Booker) & Ivan (Dragon) Thompson, Mervin (Cheater) Sweeting, Wellington (Bullar) Major, Reginal (Chink) Campbell; uncles: Mary (Queenie) & Rettamae (Retta) Major; aunts: Margaret Rolle & Irene (Rene) McKinney; grand aunts: Kendal (Sixty) Thompson, Tyrone Miller & George Sweeting cousins.
Her loving memories will be cherished by her son: Mario W. Strachan; daughter-in-law: Yvonne Siordia-Strachan; brothers: Shervin (Brenda), Jeffrey (Theresa), Earnel (Deanne), Dennis (Cordelia), Bruce and Ricky Thompson, Bradley Brown and Marvin (Sharice) Anderson; sisters: Thelma (Charles) Thompson, Mae (Shelly) Thompson and Genesta Williams; uncles: Joseph Major, Bercil Miller and Wellington Taylor; aunts: Isadora (Dora) Campbell, Stephanie Major, Albertha Gibson, Donnalee Miller, Willamae and Betty Sweeting, Karen Taylor and Olga Thompson; sisters-in-law: Deanne and Cordelia Thompson, Theresa Wilson, Sharice Anderson and Brenda Lightbourne; nieces and nephews: Stasha, Rodney, Shervine, Ramiyah, Zolliece, Indira, Tracey, Donneisha, Donay, Donnavan Jr., Javan, Jenay, Shanika and Adrianna Gomez, Maleeyah, Treazure, Troyann, Shardae, Bradley Brown Jr., Babyanna Martin, Bernique Johnson, Lashouna Brown, Krystal Davis; god children: Sienna Mackey, Tarell and Tarron Thompson, Benjamin Clarke, Megan Duncombe; numerous relatives and friends: Mario Strachan Sr., Nadine Armbrister, Tami, Sharon, Sherrill & David Campbell, Peaches Sunetra, Ted, Casius, Lora, Ross, Shanika, Mervin Adderley, Shorney (Don) Brown, Wordell, Parish, Emmett, Matthew, Shelton Sr. (Keva), Sherria (Marvin) & Seanie, Michelle Major-Clark (Bernado), Andrew Ferguson, Adrian McPhee, Alex, Geno, Shaweika and Ashara Major, Michelle Walker, Burke, Joe, David, Kenneth, Mae, Jackie, Burnal, Garvin, Glen & Julian (Jarvette) Thompson, Charles (Karen) Strachan, Melvina (Alonza) Pratt, Thilicia (Wander) Duplan, Deidre Thompson, Leteria (Wayde) Anderson, Channon Mackey & Shaniquer (Joseph) Munnings, Ivan Thompson Jr., Keith, Ivanette, Bernadette & Nickey Thompson, Marco (Pamela), Prescola, Dwight, Romeo, Juliette, Terrell, Marcus, Sherill, Angel, Carlesia & Tiffany Thompson, Bernard, Bronson & Brunae Miller, Shiloh, Sherese, Kristina, Tassy, Christian (Zoe) &
Faith Sweeting, Javon Nixon, Joshua, Travis, Moses and Adam Taylor, Roberto Thompson, Akeem Evans, Rashad Sweeting, Laniece, Rehan, Indisha, Jada, Kayli, Henry, Jessica Burrows, Yvette Strachan, Michael Hanna, lisa Duncombe, Annetta Culmer-Mackey, Theressa (Basil) & Patrice Thompson, Mary (Reginald) & Raquel Knowles, Agnes Smith, Velencia Thompson, Tammy Clarke, Mario Smith, Cece Taylor, Garnell (Andre) Sheppard, Anicka (David) McKinney, Donnavan Sr., Marilyn Thompson, Calvin, Rashad, Kaymara, Estella (Gregory) Thompson, Siordia Family, Mackey Family, Thompson Family, Major Family, Taylor Family, Sweeting Family, Gibson Family, Goodman Family, Sands Family, Anderson Family, Richards Family, Whylly Family, Gomez Family, Knowles Family, Cartwright Family, Pinder Family, McKinney Family, Stubbs Family, Carey Family, Culmer Family, Evans Family, Smith Family, Strachan Family, Johnson Family, Pratt Family, Campbell Family, Nicolls Family, Duncombe Family, Schaffer Family, Morris Family, Behagg Family, Allen Family, Rahming Family, Florence Mackey and Family, Philmore Family, McPhee Family, Brown Family, Dames Family, Humes Family, Hon. Clay G. Sweeting, BPL extended Family, Deep Creek , John Millars, Bannerman Town, Wemyss Bight, Green Castle, Rock Sound and The entire South Eleuthera communities, Sandilands Village Road Community and other family and friends too numerous to mention; special thanks to: Cleveland Clinic Team, Dr. Duvaughn E. Curling, Dr. Margo Munroe, PMH Truma Unit, Female Medical 1 and Doctors Hospital Ambulance Service, Merthie Taylor Generation, The D.C.E.D.A Community Development, D. C. Neighbourhood Watch, St. Luke’s Parish – St. Joseph Church – Deep Creek, The Mission House – Rock Sound, Holy Cross Anglican Church – Nassau, Bahamas.
Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at THE CHAPEL OF MEMORIES THE NEW COMMONWEALTH FUNERAL HOME INDEPENDENCE DRIVE on (TODAY) Thursday from 9:00 a.m. -12:00 noon and at the church in Deep Creek Friday from 8:00 p.m. to service time on Saturday.
a resident of Landrail Point, Crooked Island, Bahamas and formerly of Long Bay Cay, Andros died at his residence on Saturday, May 6th, 2023.
Cherished memories are held by his parents: Timothy and Paula Williams; siblings: R/Sgt 830 Lewis Jonathan Williams of The Royal Bahamas Police Force and Ruthlyn Farquharson; and a host of other relatives and friends
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to THE NEW COMMONWEALTH FUNERAL HOME and will be announced at a later date.
of Pinewood Gardens, will be held at Transformation Ministries Church on Saturday, June 3rd, 2023 at 10:00am. Officiating will be Bishop Clifford McIntosh. Interment follows in Woodlawn Gardens Cemetery, Soldier Road.
Marie was predeceased by her father and siblings: Bishop Charles Rolle, Lashelle and Trevor Rolle respectively.
Left to celebrate her life are her Sons: Corey & Chavaz Thomas; Daughter-in-law: Anéa Thomas; Mother: Evangelist Kaliope Patricia Rolle; Step Daughters: Taynetta & Shanelle Walkes and Brittney McKenzie; Siblings: Pastor Luther Rolle (Min. Prescola), Conray Rolle (Helen), Deon Rolle (Albertha), Carolyn Gray (George), Bishop Gwendolyn Greenslade, Vernita Kelley (Kerwin), Marsha Rolle-Seymour (Andrew); Nieces and Nephews: Dr. Karlton Rolle, Iesha Thompson, Luteisha Edgecombe,Taryn Vander Ploeg (Ben); Donnarae, Conray Jr., Caleb and Kaitlyn Rolle; Jada Rolle, Renardo Smith (Lisa), Shevette Smith (Leonardo), Ashton and Shaquille Greenslade, John Bethel, Sasha and Sabrina Julian, Krystle Outten, Kadian O’Brian (Louna), and Aleila Barringer; Grand Nieces and Nephews: Carlisa, Renneil, Cierra and Surai Smith, Summer Greenslade and Marquis Thompson; Aunts: Evangelist Marcel Forbes and Mother Francis Gibson; Uncles: Peter Walkine and Benjamin Forbes; Cousins: Deborah Paul & Family, Monique and Chauncey Jones & Family, Pastor Carlos and Allison Wallace & Family, Keva Beckman & Family, Apostle Shantel Ferguson & Family, Carla Fowler & Family, Diedre Hamilton & Family, Kimberly Arnette & Family, Derek Lewis & Family, Floyd Lewis, Wayde Lewis, Shayne and Nadia Lewis, Nurse Janet Fowler & Family, Lisa Roberts & Family,Wayne Touissant & Family, Marco Roberts & Family, Pastor Monique Davis & Family, Shelly, Denese, Robert Wesley, Jason, Marcian, Lesley, Van, Rudolph, Leslie, Vandmae, Beverly, Sherine, Percina, Marvin, Denise, Olive and Reggie, Ivadelle, Kathy, Diane, Barbara and Sylvia Butler and family and host of other relatives; Godchildren: Attorney Eucal Bonaby & Family, Taneko Adams & Family; Special Friends: Judy Cash, Clarice Wildgoose, June Rolle, May Smith, Sherice Archer, Marvel Bain & Family, Pastor Ann Rolle, Dorie, Reco McKenzie & Family, Ruby Morley and Maxine Wright, Patricia Davis, Mother Minerva Smith, Thelma, Ronald and John Bull Friends, Maxine Leary & Family; Other Relatives & Friends: Nakeisha Bowe-Thomas, Patrick Walks, Marion and Godfrey Johnson, Leona Dean & Family, The Miller Family, The Chicago Family, Elder Linford Williams, Phil and Tanya Vinegar, Mother Gloria Dorsette, Cintiest Dorsette,
Malketa Smith and Patricia Davis, Pastor Shirley Redwood and Family, Antoinette and Daniel Knowles, Sherkera & Antoine Roberts, Dyran, Kavon & Jamesha, Anthia and Deanya Knowles, Superintendent G.A. Ferguson, The Church of Jesus Christ Family, Pastor Fanchon Braynen and the New Life Restoration Family, National Plumbing Family, Alexander Ferguson Doranda Knowles, Lequelle Cleare and The Civil Aviation Authority Bahamas Family, Bishop Sharon Rolle, and Bishop AnthonyFarrington and the Transformation family, AF Adderley Class of 1999.
Viewing will be held at Evergreen Mortuary located on Parkgate Road on Thursday June 1st from 10am to 5pm and again at the church from 9am until service time.
of Devonshire St., Cable Beach, Nassau, Bahamas, died at Doctors Hospital on Thursday, May 25th, 2023.
He is survived by his wife: Bridget Patricia Duncanson; son: Gavin Duncanson; daughters: Deborah Zonicle, Denise Braithwaite and Sandra Duncanson; brother: Eugene Duncanson; and a host of other relatives and friends who will be announced at a later date
Funeral arrangements are being handled by Evergreen Mortuary located on Parkgate Road, Nassau, Bahamas
of Garden Hills, will be held at Voice of Deliverance Disciple Center Temple, Deliverance Way, Malcolm Allotment East on Saturday, June 3rd, 2023 at 11:30am. Officiating will be Chief Apostle Rev. Dr., Leon Wallace, assisted by Bishop Eldin Scott and Bishop Carl F. Curry. Interment will follow in the Woodlawn Gardens Cemetery, Soldier Road.
She is predeceased by her husband; Cedric Johnson & son; Ron Johnson.
Left to Cherish her memories are her, Sons: Eltavious Delonzo, Aaron Anthony, and Cedric Bernard Johnson; Daughter: Annell Michelle Dillet; Son-in-law: Alexander Dillet; Grand children: Cordero, Shalanda, Eltaviouis Jr., Ronnique, Ronnisha, Ronnasia, Aaron Jr. Terell, Decordre, & Tyrell Johnson, Morgan, Madison, and Makenzi Dillet; Great grandchildren: Aaliyah & Cordero Johnson Jr., Tyiesha and Tyla Wilson; Sisters: Sylvia Louise Taylor, Dianne Gibson, and Fredricka Nottage; Brothers: Philip, Anthony, Deon, Christopher and Steven Saunders; Sister-in-Law: Barbara Johnson; Brothers-in-Law: Cleveland Gibson, and Don Nottage; Nieces: Bonnie (Richard) Davis, Dr. Tamara (Dr. Adrian) Dean, D’Angeria Taylor, Taniesha (Lateyko) Adderley, Shantel (Philmore) McDonald, Uticia (Jamal) Abdullah, Marva Morris, Desire Saunders, Kissie (Jonathan) Pratt, Gwendolyn Smith, Catherine (Howard) Varence, Lorraine (Warren) Berry, Paige McKinney, Bernadette, Carlene and Ishmae Bannister, Maxine Knowles, Fiona Johnson, Natasha (Roswell) Cartwright, and Laverne (Marquista) Thompson,; Nephews: Charles Lundy, Chadra & Cidre Swann, P/O Cranstan (Cutell) Taylor, Burton (Spacy), Miguel Edgecombe, Donavon Nottage, Soran (Kadisha), Dwayne, and Stephen (Winsome) Saunders, Rufus, Darius, and Lewaun Johnson.; Grandnieces & grandnephews: Erin, and Lauren Davis, Adrian Jr., and Arianna Dean, Burton Gibson Jr., Delwyn (Aspacia), Delnesha, and Delinique Swann, Manesha Stubbs, Cordero, Yashai and Taran Swann, Cranston Jr., Kianna, Xander, Shia, and Amelia Taylor, Ranauldo, Rohan, and Romero Ferguson, Gabrielle, Lateyko Jr., Avery, and Chloe Adderley, Brittney Bowles, Philneisha, and Philia McDonald, Gardina, Jasmine, Stevette, Dario, and Zhavrgo Munroe, Artvon Morris, Alicia and Brandon Carey, Kisshone, and Justin Sifort, Dino Dean, Jonathan, and Jaiden Pratt, Raniesha Boodle, Raniah, Synariah, Stephanie and Steanna, Dwanique, Dwaniesha, Dwane Jr., and Mantenique Saunders, ShaQueen, Baricka, Jason, and Jermaine (Teryl) Lightbourne, Natalia Varence, Vanessa Rolle, Anishka (Charron) McKenzie, Shamilla Knowles, Rotaj Johnson, Talibia Richards, Trinity, Serenity and Rashae Cartwright, Bertis (Naltishka), and Landale (Petonia) Capron, Newman (Aliyah) Whitfield, D’Angelo Adderley, Xavier Moss, Mekel Knowles, Noah, Neah and Nathan Thompson, Jonathan, Riley, Aysa, and Samir Johnson, Brittney, MaKeva, and Jadon Sampson, Robert Taylor, Vastacia,
Elijah, Lennique, Decoyle, and Cezario (Cindy) Bannister. Cousins: Stephanie, Natasha, Alvin J.r., and Celeste Storr, Woodrow Lowe, Adrianne Marlene and Tina Gilbert; and host of other Relatives & Friends including: Indiana, Anishka and Calvin Morris, Arnouse Pierre, Akeem Louis, Michael Storr, Leola Bullard and Family, Marsha Neymour and Georgia Sturrup and Family, Chief Justice-Joyann Ferguson-Pratt, Lovita Johnson and Family, Beverly Miller and Family, Violet Brown and and Family, Pastor Celestine, Eneas and Family, Pastor Rosetta Strachan and Family, The Reckley Family, Donell, Tamara, and Carloine Knowles, Prophet Jeff Lightbourne & Family, Vera and Kimara Rolle and Family, Natasha Adderley, Arnette Stuart, The Dillet, Jimenez, Chriswell and Grant Family, Jonathan Ferguson and Family, Shekera Sands & Nellie Daxon & Family, Donnella Martin & Family, The Management and Staff of Home Fabrics, Quality Fabrics, Carey’s Fabric and Commonwealth Fabrics, Kathy Pinder, Arnette Stuart, The Elli, Butler, Bullard, Knowles & Pratt Family Garden Hills. Special Thanks to: Chief Apostle Rev Dr. Leon Wallace, Pastor, Carl F. Curry, Pastor Edlin Soctt, The Offers & Members of Voice of Deliverance Disciple Center Ministries. Apostle George & Reverend Dr. Saveletta Fowler, Pastors Heath and Dr. Kenva Fowler & The Officers and Members of Final Hour Apostolic Ministries, Bishop Lawrence & Reverend Macarla Rolle, Lydia Russell, and The officers and Members International Deliverance Praying Ministries Dr. E. Marcus Cooper and the Management & Staff of Gastrocare, Hon. Mario K. Bowleg, MP for Garden Hills.
Viewing will be at Evergreen Mortuary located on Parkgate Road, Nassau, Bahamas on Thursday June 1st from 10am to 5pm and again at the church from 10:30am until service time
of Pork Fish Road, off Soldier Road, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital, Nassau, Bahamas on Sunday, May 28th, 2023.
She is survived by her 2 Sons: Byran Knowles and Roneal Tony; Sisters: Glenda Bowleg and Shacara Knowles; Aunts: Orien Darville, Berthamae Smith, Theresa Lockhart Sabrina Wilson; and a host of other relatives and friends who will be announced at a later date.
Funeral arrangements are being handled by Evergreen Mortuary located on Parkgate Road, Nassau, Bahamas.
of The Forest, Exuma, will be held at Great Assignment Kingdom Ministries on Saturday, June 3rd, 2023 at 10:00am. Officiating will be Prophet Leo Adderley, assisted by Elder Anthony Forbes. Interment will follow in the Rolle Town Public Cemetery.
Left to mourn and cherish his memories are his Parents: Pastor Axel Goodman Sr. and Minister Jacqueline Goodman; Grandmother: Willamae Goodman; Daughters: Jaylen and Janiyah Goodman; Brother: Axel Goodman Jr.; Sisters: Markendra Smith and Alexa Goodman. Sister-in-law: Theresa Smith; Nephews: Alexio, Liam and Logan Goodman; Fiancé: Ashly Saunders; Adopted Mother: Delilah Brown; Aunts: Camille Goodman-Woods, Kim Mackey, Andre Hepburn, Stephanie Sands, Idena Rolle and Flavia Curtis; Uncles: Stephan Hall (Karen), John Hall (Marva) and Maurice Hall (Vetola), Troy Gibson Sr. Leonard and Trevor Goodman, Rodrick Watson, Terrance Horton, and Diego Anderson, Renbert Mortimer; God-Parents: Micken Lightbourne, Roland, Rollin Golfe, Van Stubbs, Elizabeth Ferguson; Cousins: Briteny and Aijah Shara, Serenity, Jahmir, Stephanel, Stephan Jr., Zuri, Amelia, Zendaya, Lubin, Valaria, Kenyah, Deborah, Ishmael, Joshua, Burton, Wenzina, Sylvia, Shianne, John Jr., Shuri, Jondeisha, Jonalecia, Jonethan, Najee, Diamonqee, Deashley, Brayen, Brandon, Jasper, Melissa, Misty, Jeanie, Krystal, Glenroy, Rineque, Brock, Donisha, Marcel, Peranique, Pedro, Troy Jr., Traquel, Lendeisha, Leondre, Lavender, Abigale, Etteien, Travisher, Kenson, Tanisha, Rodeshanae, Tamika Sweetings, Edward, James, Freddie, Anthoney, Noah, Richard, John, Andrew, Randy, David, Lauren Taylor, Elmore, Whitefeild, Sam, Jay, Theodor, Larma, Michelle, Mary, Pat, Frankie, Derick, Barbara, Theresa, Coramae, Kendon, Lavetta, Suzie, Francics, Clieve, Charlton, O’Neil, Jackie, Anthony Smith, Elaine, Julie, Cassandra, Jason Jr., Gabrielle, Dannielle, Jnire, Helen, George, Jeen, Kenneth, Nero, Dario, Shepard, Sandra, James, family, Patricita, Bre, Marina, Ms Copper, Muriel Thompson Gwen, Leon, Blanch, Reggie, Mr. Mrs. Messam Mrs. Fisher; Grand Aunts: Atennitta Rolle, Mellie Hepburn, Francis Saunders; Grand Uncles: Richard, Joel, Joseph, Christopher, Prophet Leo Adderley and Family, Great Assignment Kingdom Minstries (Exuma, Nassau and Andros), Deputy Prime Minister Hon. I. Chester and Delcilia Cooper, B.A.F and Cash & Go Crystal Lite Security, Family Guardian, Rosemary Wright, Straw Market Girls, Gaynor Sears and family, Don Ethel Smith, Edge Water, Shoprite, Flight Service, CPS, Patrice Brown, Thompson family, Deon Curry, Rolle Town Community, 242 Bikers Boys, Exuma Transit, Air Canada, Coramae Ferguson and family, Sandals, Exuma Health Care & Staff, Police Department. A host of relatives and friends too numerous to mention including his best friends: Johnson Innocent and Jamal Naisance, cousins, grand aunts, grand uncles, co-worker school mates of George Town Primary and L.N. Coakley secondary High and Ragged Island Street and the entire communities of Exuma and surrounding Cays.
Viewing will be held at Evergreen Mortuary located in Hoopers Bay, Exuma on Friday June 2nd from 12pm to 5pm and again at the church from 9am until service time
of Kemp Road, will be held at Pilgrim Baptist Temple, St. James Road (off Kemp Road) New Providence, The Bahamas on Saturday, June 3rd, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. Officiating will be Pastor. Leroy Major, Assisted by Other Ministers of the Gospel.Interment will be Old Trail Cemetery, Old Trail Road, Nassau New Providence, The Bahamas.
Leaving behind to celebrate and left to cherish her memory, Son: George Hanna; Daughter: Cynthia Williams; Daughter-in-law: Delmethric Hanna; Grandchildren: Jameko Jr., Terrell, De’andre, Tameka, Jasmine; Sisters: Embassador Elder Inslee Darling, Deaconess Jenniemae Major, Cynthia Fowler, Angie Rolle; Adopted Sisters: Deaconess Berthamae Liz Andrews, Minister Malanie Huyler; Brothers: Emmanuel Rolle, Randoulph Ferguson, Lawrence Rolle Jr.; In-laws: Carolyn Vernal Brathwaite, Shirley Faye Nixon, Alanna Brice, Melony Brice, Genieve Adderley, Pastor Cindy Ferguson, Audrey Marie Rolle, June Rolle, Terecita Rolle, Lavern Williams, Wellington Fowler; Nieces and Nephews: Cheryl, Jimmy, Minister Veronique, Minister Shinque, Tyrone, Jason, Marco, Gino, Gina, Larenzo, Shakira, Derenique, Jeneci Major, Davette, Samantha, Latiesha, Lakisha, Patrick Jr., Anton, Deandra, David Jr., Nova, Lisa, Janeen, Paul Rochelle, Diandra, Tanay, Remicka, Shana, Marquita, Indira, Lawrence Jr., Ronald, Trevor, Angelo, Steffon, Samara Rolle, Cynthia, Patricia Major; Grand Nieces and Nephews: Demicia, Kmia, Petra, Sharell, Shan, Deandre, Michaela, Ciella, Harmony, Devon, Derron, Stephen, Azariyah, Risha, Ta’Kayla, T’nyiha, Branden, Jason and Joel, Jervon, Dondre, Gino Jr., Theral, Giniah, Tariah, Jerneile Rolle, Shante Smith, Kalesie Rolle, Dente, Daniel Rolle, Roy Major, Japheth Mackey, Treasure Mackey Deangla Major, Jason Jr., Numerous Great Grand Nieces and Nephews; A host of other relatives and friends including: Kirk Johnson and family, Hanna family, Derron Johnson and family, Ashley Bain, Dickerson and family, Major and family, Samantha Dames and family, Universal Kingdom Ministry family, Bishop Randy Fraser family, Dellerane Bullard and family, Paula Hanna Bullard and family, Michell Pearson and family, Carmetta Burns and family, Patrice Curry family, Janet Dorsette and family, Shantell and Nika families, Rodgers family, Keith Kelly and family, Gaynell Peterson and family, Dec. Eulene Williamson and family, Vincent Andrews and family, Dec. Bernard White and family, Helena Ramsey and family, Victoria Munroe and family, Castel Curtis and family, Elder Catherine Roker and family Minister Kenrick Curtis and family, Pastor Leroy Major and family, Dec. Mavis Johnson and family, the family of the late Rev. Dr. L. W. Rodgers, Patrica McKenzie and family, Minister Melaine Huyler and family, Minsiter Sandra Fox and family, Paula Whymms and family, Quenie Gray and family, Linda Bethel and family, Flossey Bowe and family, Minister Carolyn Rodgers and family, Elvina Bastian and family, James Jacques and family, Pastor Minnie Bodie and family, Minister Marcian McKenzie and family, Rev. Keith Rolle and family, the entire Pilgrim Baptist family, Dec. Kenneth Brice and family, Dorothy Davis and family, Pastor Ronnie Bastian and family, Dellarice and family, Beverley Adderley Jacques and family, the entire St. James Road and Kemp Road families, Nurses and staff of the Female Medical 1 and Surgical 1, Housekeeping Department, Switch Board Department, Security Department - the PMH family, the entire Anne’s Town Constituency, P.L.P.
Relatives and friends may pay their last respect at Evergreen Mortuary located on Village & Parkgate Road on Thursday from 10:00 am to 5:30 pm and again at the church on Saturday from 1:00pm until service time.
FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS ARE BEING HANDLED BY DEMERITTE’S FUNERAL HOME, MARKET STREET.
Formerly of Yellow Elder, Nassau, Bahamas, will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, 4th June, 2023 at Hillview Seventh Day Adventist Church, Tonique Darling Highway. Officiating will be Pastor Rahming. Cremation was held
She is predeceased by her Mother, Maedorn Bullard and Brother, Kevin Lamont Bullard.
She is sadly mourned by Aunts: Marilyn Rolle (Ethan), Marinell Strachan, Rev’d Catherine Nairn and Maxine Rolle; Uncles: John Rolle, Lawrence Rolle (Erma) and Nolan Rolle (Susan); Cousins: Lesia Sands, Rev’d Daphne Russell (Jerry), Sherylee Drummond (Dr. Paul), Dr. Inderia Nairn-Hamilton (Christopher), Janice McKenzie (Deron), Patrice and Lethera Nairn, Vanria Gardener (Lynden), Venice McPhee (Andrew), Erika Perpall (Elvardo), Surell Dixon, Fritzie, Faye, Tamica, Monique, Shenique, Lesi, Verinique, Latoya and Sophia Rolle, Fran Thompson, Monique Toote, Fann Bowe and Florinda Armstrong, ASP Schenika Campbell, Glen, Lynden (Shelly), Dennis and Andrea (Desa) Nairn, Sergeant Dale (Lynetta), Kenneth and Eric Strachan, Whitney Thompson (Inderia), Dr. Eddison Thompson (Dr. Delicia), Jamal, Ryan, John Jr., Julian, Jamine, Jason and Glen, Troy, Lorenzo and Jamal Rolle, Ian and Ida Thompson, Merino Hamilton, Philip Williams; Other Relatives and Friends including the Davis family, the Curtis family, Leonia McClain, Percy Rolle, Angelique Collie and Family, Bahamas Academy Class of 2006, her Masquerade Family, her Burger King Family, Marco Pizza Family, and her EMS family and many other family and friends too numerous to mention.
a resident of #5 Young Street & formerly of St. Louis Du Nord, Haiti, will be held at Metropolitan Church of the Nazarene, East St. South, on Saturday, June 3rd, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. Officiating will be Rev. Maudelis Vincent, assisted by Rev. Missoule Joseph & Rev. Anel Martial. Interment follows in Old Trail Cemetery, Old Trail Road.
Left to cherish her precious memories are her, Father: Celesson Francois; Mother: Floramise Pierre-Louis; Husband: Ceduey St.Vil; Brother: Professor Maudelis Vincent; Nephews: Ingeneer Anglad Vincent, Ingeneer Philipope St. Hilaire, Scott Moses Vincent; Niece: Lynn Shammah Vincent; Aunts: Mrs. Limenes Clark, Sylfida Francois; Uncle: Dieudonne Francois; Cousins: Mrs. Louis, Yolande, Honoré, Marie-Michel, Dr. Sergo, Micheline Clark, Renette Clark, Smirth Petit-Bois, Jean-Rolet Petit-Bois, Pastor Raynaud Francois, Mrs. Jerry, Shenika-Jumau, Winsy. Other relatives: Mr. Hugues and his wife: Marceline, Pastor Missoule Joseph, Jean-Rolin Delorms, Magdalie Jean-Baptiste, Mario, Olivier Jean, Daniel Francois, Stephanie, Dino & Naomi.
Friends may pay their last respects at Demeritte’s Funeral Home. Market Street, from 10-6:00 p.m. on Friday & on Saturday at the church from 12:00 noon until service time.
a resident of Blue Drive, South Beach & formerly of Ross Corner, died at PMH on Friday, May 26, 2023.
He is survived by his wife: Colette Johnson; 3 daughters, 2 sons, 2 sisters: Rosebud Knowles & Bernadette Hepburn of Freeport, GB; numerous grandchildren, nieces & nephews & a host of other relatives & friends.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
a resident of Love Hill, Andros, died at PMH on Friday, May 26, 2023.
She is survived by her husband: Thomas Hinsey; 2 sons: Hosea & Nicholas Hinsey; 2 daughters: Samantha & Shamicka Hinsey; 8 grandchildren, 4 great grand children; 7 sisters, 2 brothers & a host of other relatives & friends.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later
a resident of Sarah Robinson Road off Farrington Road, died at PMH on Thursday, May 25, 2023.
She is survived by her 6 daughters:
Cheryl Johnson, Desiree McPhee, Charmaine McPhee, Shantel Colebrooke, Tanya Young & Anya Francis; 2 sons: Kent & Gerard McPhee; 49 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren; 1 brother: Ronald Olander; 7 sisters: Linda, Joanna, Donna, Arthurine, Clarisa, Dolliemae & Edith; sons-in-law: Samuel Johnson, Chico Francis, Marvin Young & Allistair Colebrooke & a host of other relatives & friends
Funeral arrangements will be announced later
a resident of Lewis Street, & formerly of San Salvador, died at PMH on Sunday, May 21, 2023.
He is survived by his mother: Ida Saunders; 2 daughters: Ida Saunders & Anastacia Tinker; 1 son: Errol Arnette; 2 adopted daughters: Tavara & Sophie Ferguson; 1 adopted son: Deon Ferguson Sr., grandchildren & a host of other relatives & friends.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
a resident of #11 Collie Avenue, died on Wednesday, May 24, 2023.
He is survived by his mother: Annette Farquharson; 1 sister: Glennette Farquharson-Reckley; 1 brother: Jomar Farquharson; uncles: Irvin & Sherman Rolle & Valentine Farquharson; aunts: Verdie-mae Kriz & Leila Cunningham; numerous nieces & nephews & a host of other relatives & friends.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Of Bacardi Road, Nassau, Bahamas, will be held on Saturday, June 3rd, 2023, at 11:00a.m. at Ebenezer Baptist Church Carmichael Road, Nassau, Bahamas. Officiating will be Pastor Henry Papoloute, Assisted by Other Ministers Of The Gospel. Interment will follow at Southern Cemetery Cowpen & Spikenard Roads, Nassau, Bahamas.
Left to cherish his memories are his Wife: Francoise Tanis; Mother: Marie Gislaine Prophete; Father: Ben Joseph Mazard; Sons: Nensky Djovani Prophete, Pradtzley Mazard, Valdano Prophete, DjoKaef Mazard; Daughters: Nashka Tracy Prophete, Keisha Prophete; Brothers: Carlton Taylor, Odrick Louis, Bradley J. Mazard, Sisters: Kattue Prophete, Carline Mazard, Bernadette Mazard, Roseann Mazard; Step Sister: Louise Marie Louis; StepBrother: Boniface Louis, Grandmother: Elvis St. Charles; Special Friends: Monique Dorgelus, Roseline Joly & Petionna Mezidor; Sister in-law: Sylvia Leonee Louis & Irlene Fenelus; Brother in-law: Yvenet Tanis & Mark Tanis; Uncle & Aunts: Celestin Jules, Eline Mareus, Lemoine Jules, Lidford Eugene, Ansenio Mazard, Rony Louis, Cedernier Louis, Nadia, Vitha, Lineda, Merry, & Renette Eugene, Wiltha, Foufoune, Clodia, Enide & Rosemirlande Louis; Nieces & Nephews: Tierra & Tyler Valier, Ashley, Alexander & Kennidi Mazard, Cardio Woodside, Ben Marley Toussaint, Herdzley Orska Louis, Mike Owens & Stecha Louis, Cousins: Wilkey Jacques, Wildaphne Jacques, Gahan Mildride Jacques, Wildjina Jacques, Wilkins Jacques, Jessyca Eugène, Guerda Gustave, Rose Kensuze Casimir, Vonette Casimir, Christ J Cicéron, Wesley B Eugène, Augusta Dauphin and family, Eden Corneille and family, Mirielle Mareus and family, Maxime Mareus and family, Nicolas Mazard and family, Franck Mazard and family, Alberick Mazard and family, Felix Mazard and family, Albertha Mazard and family, Ascania Mazard, Ulrick Mazard, Eliane Mareus and family, Leones Mareus and family, Toussaint Mareus and family, Rosena and family, Rosemarie Milfort and family, Relanda Côtière, Weddji Côtière, Love Nica Côtière, Tessa Keisha Altidor, Selia Sama, Clidforde Eugène, Wilder Louis, Wideline Louis, Makerby Petit Frère, Wildiane Petit Frère, Sylvia Louis, Dieunèse Louis, Michelet Eugène, Jacsen Blanc, Louis Kenson Blanc, Antoinette Jules and family, Ferdil Jules and family, Colbert Jules and family, Emmanuel Jules and family, Valentin Jules, Wilner Jules, Paullette Jules and family, Gilner Prophete and family, Jorèl Prophète and family, Justin Prophète and family, Fanie Ciceron and family, Celamise Petit and family, Juliana Homére and family, Marie Rose Prophète and family, Monique Prophete and family, Roseline Prophète and family, Gilbert Prophete and family, Wilfrid Prophete, Paul Michel Jules and family, Paullette Michel Jules and family, Jean Claude Prophete and family, Clara Propfète and family, Prophète Jules and family, Bernard Prophete and family, Bernadette
Prophete and family, Vernio Prophete and family, Matha Prophete and family, Geoffrey Victor and family, Brenda Mouzon and family, Elda Jules and family, Frida Jules and family, Elmase Jules and family, Sonia Jule and family, Gislaine Jules and family, Marie Ester Jules and family, Marie Ertha Jules and family, Itilia Prophete and family, Semerite Prophete and family, Alfred Prophete and family, Rosita Jules and family, Saintelia Prophete and family, Loudole Jules and family, Gina Jules and family, Lora Jules and family, Gregory Jules and family, Jacqueline Nord, Chesnel Prophete, Brian St. Rémy, Sabrina Jonassaint, Aline St. Rémy, Josephine St. Rémy and Gary Noël, Fortune-Mesidor Family, Fenelus Family. Other Relatives and Friends: Jean Ronel Sira, Johnbedly Devilas, Fredo Etienne, Nox August, Henry Luly, Alexandre Yolex, Joken St. Rémy, Berthony Fertilien, Sandra J Saintilien, Nesly Alexis, Fedner Altidor, Mackenson Alfred, Charles Jean, Kesnel Etienne, Levert B Nogame and Lovetays Mine Jacque Louis, Baz vye jes, 17 soccer team, Abacom soccer team, Rodney, kenpafin, tipodepè, Dave, Obah, Kerlin, Son, Zoe, Kennedy, Tison. (Baz Gagòt); and a host of others too numerous to mention.
May his soul rest in peace!
Please forgive us if we inadvertently excluded your name. We thank everyone for your prayers and support during this time.
Relatives and friends may pay their last respects in the “Rudolph Pratt Memorial Suite” at Amethyst Memorial, #534 East Street South (opposite Fresh Auto Car Lot) on Friday June 2nd, 2023, from 11:00a.m to 6:00p.m.
of Cowpen Road, Nassau, Bahamas, died at Princess Margaret Hospital on Tuesday, May 23rd, 2023.
He is survived by his Parents: Antoinette Bernadin Simonne & Lemoine Simonne; Sisters: Ginette Bernadin, Lousline Etienne, Myrlande Simonne, Lourdy Simonne, Christine Simonne, Linie Simonne; Brother: Lubin Bernadin; Grand father: Celifort Simonne; Aunts: Yvette Timothee, Antoinette Bernadin, Claomene Simonne, Ismene Simonne; Uncles: Morales Bernadin, Horold Bernadin, Abady Bernadin, Wisly Simonne, Hilfort Simonne, Israel Simonne; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
Of Cargill Creek, Andros, Bahamas, died at Princess Margaret Hospital on Wednesday, May 17th, 2023.
She is survived by her Sons: Theodore Lewis and Cranston Russell; Daughters: Portia Russell and Dora Bain; Sisters: Blooming Puzziti and Rose Green; Grandchildren: Lavada, Theodora, Ashley Bain, Ieshea Lightbourn, Exzaver Russell, Kyra, Shaquille, Edward, Russell, Samuall, Sarai Lewis, Quilique, Hakeem, Princess, Conrad Clarke, Emanuel Russell, Crannesha, Shawn and Cranston Russell; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
of Elizabeth Estate, Nassau, Bahamas, died at Princess Margaret Hospital on Friday, May 26th, 2023.
She is survived by her parents: Rosemary and Philip Deveaux; Son: Troy Sweeting Jr.; Daughter: Aaronika Forbes; Sisters: Revonne Collie, Jasmine Johnson, Chrystal Deveaux and Philadesha Knowles; Brother: Philip Deveaux Jr.; Fiancé: Jermaine Gibson; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date
of Savannah Sound, Eleuthera, will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, June 3rd, 2023 at Bethel AME Church, Savannah Sound Eleuthera. Officiating will be Reverend George Clarke, assisted by Presiding Elder and Pastor Rev. Howard Williamson, Rev. Douglas Culmer, Rev. Dr. Vaughan Cash and other Ministers. Interment will follow at the Public Cemetery in Savannah Sound, Eleuthera.
Loving memories will be held by his, Wife: Abigail Clarke; Son: Clint Clarke II; Daughters: Amira-Jade Clarke, Clinique “Dasha” Clarke; Mother: Winifred Clarke; Sisters: Bridget Clarke, Bernice and Willamae Sands, Vivian Curry, Janseen; Brothers: Dwight, Rev. George and Jeffrey Clarke; Adopted Sisters: Natasha Saunders, Anishka Deal; Aunts: Eloise Nixon and Rena McKenzie; Uncles: Errol Pinder, Anthony McKenzie; Father-In-Law: Rev. Dr. Vaughan Cash; Mother-In-Law: Rev. Dr. Wendy Cash; Sisters-In-Law: Constance Clarke, Atalia Cash; Brothers-In-Law: John Sands Sr., Edgar Curry, Vaughan Cash II; Nieces and Nephews: Valencia, Corderro, Adricka, Melissa, Denice, Deno, Dwight Jr., Arianna, Shantia, Michael, Marcian, Sherkera, Shantina, Christina, Latalca, Daryll, Sherika, John Jr., Jordan, Shavado, Shantera, Deshan, Dekota, Corderro Jr., Raven, Jamarrie, Rolissa; Cousins: Jennifer, Delores, Sandra, Keith, Wesley, Kendall, Kevin, Patrice, Kaywanna, Rosnel, Charmaine, Ann, Janet, Randy, Ronald, Elizabeth, Veronique, Suzette, Rena, Terrell, Marley, Tera, Tara, Sher, Omar, Nicholette and Danny; Godsons: Troy Moxey, Christopher Cambridge Jr. Other Relatives, Friends & Associates: The Cash, Watson and Beneby Families, The Watkins, Wells, Headley and Hanna Families, Christopher Cambridge & Family, Gerad Moxey & Family, Lee Moxey & Family, Nelson Joseph & Family, Yvette McPhee, Clinton Clarke Jr., & Family, Vincent Deal, Melvin Sands, Denzil Pinder, Kendrick Dames, Carolyn Albury, Gloria Greenslade, Rupert Williamson, Danny and Kelcey Rankine, Rankine Family, Gibson Family, Mary Ferguson & Family, Ula Sawyer & Family, Culmer Family, Ivanel Culmer & Family, Basil Connolly & Family, Kelly Family, Wallace Family, Annis Antrobus & Family, Bullard Family, Leona Clarke & Family, Campbell Family, Margaret Symonette & Family, Sharnell Symonette, Shafegah Johnson, Schrags Family, Carlos Culmer & Family, Hilton Family, Austin Knowles Sr. and Family, Austin Knowles Jr. and Family, Bertina Leary, Marie Knowles, Omar and Alex Richardson, Kishana Mitchell, the Bethel AME Church Family, Evangelistic Temple Family, the Junior Baseball League of Nassau Family (JBLN), Medical Teams: Dr, Iferenta and the Doctors Hospital Emergency Room and ICU teams, Dr. Don Deveaux and the Oaktree Medical Family, Dr. Charles Rahming, Dr. Neil Parker, Dr. Roland Hamilton, Dr. Smith, Dr. McHardy and the Palmetto Point Clinic team, the PMH and Orthopedic Ward team, Physiotherapists: Tamika Bowe, Cordero Bonamy and Carlos Hechevarria, the entire community of Savannah Sound, Eleuthera; and many others too numerous to mention.
Viewing will be held at the church on Saturday from 9am until service time.
By JEFFARAH GIBSON Tribune Features Writer jgibson@tribunemedia.net
AFTER decades of ministering the gospel and having the distinction of having been the first female bishop in the Bahamas, Helen McPhee’s legacy will be celebrated in a major way as she is set to officially demit office.
The Full Gospel Baptist Church, a prominent spiritual institution in the Bahamas, has planned a slew of events to commemorate their senior pastor who has enjoyed an “extraordinary legacy”.
The church said the occasion marks “culmination of a remarkable journey that has spanned decades of unwavering dedication, tireless service and groundbreaking leadership.”
A special gala event and ceremony to be held in August has been announced by the church.
Members of the public are invited to the come out and participate in an event that honours a woman who has given her life to the service of God.
Bishop McPhee was born in April 1947 in Port Howe, Cat Island, Bahamas. She holds a Master of Arts degree and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Christian Counselling from the Universal Bible College Incorporated, in addition to a Certificate in Business and
Administration from the University of Miami. She studied Biblical Studies with the Rhema Bible Institute, the Oral Roberts University, and has attended numerous workshops, seminars, lectures and training sessions from national and international institutions over the years.
A banker by profession, she served in the banking industry for 30 years at the Royal Bank of Canada. She has served on several government boards and civic organisations: the Prison Ministry, Women’s Bureau, the Ministry of Housing, and the Bahamas Development Bank.
She is also the founder of the Deep South Movement of Cat Island, a marriage officer and a Justice of the Peace.
At present, she serves on the board of the Prerogative of Mercy under the responsibility of the Ministry of National Security.
Along with her husband, the late Reverend Edward McPhee, she organised the Faith Baptist Church in 1976 where she served as copastor. Heeding the call of God on her life in 1995, she organised the Agape Full Gospel Baptist Church and was inducted as pastor in 1996.
Bishop McPhee is known as being one of the most influential female pastors in the Bahamas as she has made many strides and conquered many obstacles women experience in this field.
Bishop McPhee was consecrated as the first female bishop in the Bahamas Province of the Global United Fellowship in 2016 and has served in numerous organisations, both on the national and international level, including the Bahamas National Baptist Missionary and Educational Convention, the Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship International as director of Women’s Affairs Bahamas Region, as overseer and international elder, as the executive assistant to the Provincial Global leader of the Bahamas, as the executive assistant of Women’s Division Department for the Global United Fellowship, and as the provincial leader of the Global United Fellowship Bahamas Province.
As of August 1, 2022, she was appointed as the Mother of the Fellowship for the Global United Fellowship International.
A trailblazer for women, Bishop McPhee has travelled extensively as a dynamic, prolific and powerful preacher, coordinator, teacher, motivator, mentor, and counsellor, mistress of ceremony, popular radio and television personality throughout the Bahamas, the Caribbean, the United States of America, Africa and Israel.
She has received numerous honours and awards throughout the years. She was blessed with six children, three of whom predeceased her, and four grandchildren who support her faithfully in ministry.
By ALESHA CADET Tribune Features Writer acadet@tribunemedia.net
While preaching the Word of God at her father’s megachurch last Sunday, Bishop TD Jakes’ daughter Sarah Jakes-Roberts proudly snatched her wig off mid-sermon because it was a distraction to the message she was trying to convey.
The sermon, with the theme “Locked In”, was being preached at The Potter’s House in Dallas last Sunday.
I often tune in to the Potter’s House’s Sunday services and witnessed Sarah’s bold move live.
My immediate thought was, “What an unapologetic and fearless woman of God!”
Even though she knew she would probably be the butt of jokes the following day, she proclaimed, “I don’t care,” because the message she was imparting wasn’t about her, it was about God. Sarah’s preaching on Sunday came from the book of Acts 19:11-20 NKJV.
To the congregation that applauded and ran to the front of the church, Sarah said: “I really don’t care, because none of this is really necessary. If the wig stays on or not, if the shoes stay on or not, I know what I’m really here for. I understand that I came here to be locked in on something, so you can make the memes and make the videos. One thing I know for sure is that me and God are locked in on the word, and if this is a distraction then let if fall off.”
The cheers got louder, with a female congregant also being shown on the church’s screens taking her own wig off; not ashamed or embarrassed.
Sarah later took to her Instagram account to post: “I’ve always enjoyed getting dressed up and looking my best. I also have worked really hard to separate my worth and identity
from my appearance. I can be full glam one day and fresh, hyperpigmented face the next.
Today, I was preaching and I could feel my wig slipping. My message was more important to me than maintaining my appearance, so I took it off, locked in, and kept preaching.”
She said what moved her most was seeing how many women joined in on taking their wigs off, showing themselves to be courageous, vulnerable, real and free.
“Literally, wigs coming off everywhere. I can’t even imagine what God is going to do in September when we gather for ‘Woman Evolve’. The message
will be up soon and I’m sure the video will circulate a bit, but the wigs, beat face, clothes and shoes are just another way of showing that you can love Jesus and still be fly. But if I didn’t have any of it and still was chosen to preach the gospel, I would. And I did. And I am. As long as you get the message and God gets the glory, my job is done,” she said.
One supporter in Sarah’s comments said she was literally sobbing as she watched the sermon.
“I can only imagine how terrifying that must’ve felt in the moment, yet you chose to let go and lock in to that Holy Ghost
boldness and ended up shaking the earth,” the person said.
“I can literally feel the shift in your body language and tone of words right before you decided to unleash and not let the moment distract you from the assignment. Because you allowed God to use you, what the enemy tried to use as embarrassing clickbait is really a setup because souls are coming to Christ, believers are being revived, people are learning about how to heal the trauma in their bodies, and pure freedom. You’re so brave. I love you.”
Another supporter said Sarah’s message and delivery was anointed and excellent as
usual, but the moment she took off her wig, she took the sermon to the next level.
“I wept, asking God to forgive me and free me from feeling self-conscious and insecure about my scars (burns) after cancer and a bone marrow transplant. Watching you remove the distraction to pursue purpose reminded me that it’s not about me, but it’s all about the Lord. Thanks for your courage and GODfidence, which allowed you to respond appropriately in the moment so you could lock in and complete the assignment,” she said.
FATHER Gabriele Amorth (1925-2016) was undoubtedly the most famous Catholic exorcist of the modern era. By his account, Amorth performed at least 60,000 exorcisms during the course of his ministry, sparking a renewed interest for exorcism within Catholicism.
Amorth was also known for his controversial statements.
He claimed Hitler and Stalin were possessed by the Devil. In 2012, he made headlines for asserting paedophilic cults operated within the Vatican.
Modern popular culture was also an affront to Amorth. He railed against ouija boards, yoga and Harry Potter, believing them to be a gateway to the demonic.
Now, Russell Crowe’s new supernatural horror film “The Pope’s Exorcist” fictionalises Amorth’s exorcism ministry, adding in a centuries-old Vatican cover up for good measure.
Exorcism and the church
Exorcism has been a prominent rite of the Christian faith since its inception.
During the first few centuries exorcism could be performed by all believers and it played an important role in attracting outsiders to the burgeoning faith.
As Christianity took hold across the Roman Empire, exorcism shifted from a form of charismatic lay-healing into a miracle carried out by figures of exceptional spiritual authority. From the 4th century, the liturgy of exorcism was refined as the early church assumed full authority over the ritual.
The use of exorcism has waxed and waned over the centuries. During the mid-20th century, many clergy thought exorcism had no place in modern Catholic theology.
Vatican II, an international conference of Catholic bishops held between 1962 and 1965,
signalled a move away from exorcism as the church attempted to modernise.
The 1960s and early 1970s represented a historical low point in the practice of this ritual.
The period following witnessed a backlash of conservative charismatic Catholicism with exorcism at the forefront. The work of Catholic exorcists such as Amorth played a significant role in legitimising the modern practice of this ritual.
This growing popularity provoked the Vatican to publish a new set of exorcistic guidelines in 1998 and increase the number of priests trained to address demonic possession.
While many clergy remain sceptical, support for exorcism is present at all levels of the Catholic Church. And in the last decade, the practice has experienced a worldwide surge in demand.
The Catholic Church divides exorcism into “minor” and “major”.
A minor exorcism consists of sacraments and blessings used to treat demonic influence. The priest will usually deliver a prayer, invocation or litany upon the afflicted. Lay people may also pray on the afflicted’s behalf. Typically, a minor exorcism is applied to all individuals being baptised into the Catholic Church.
A Major Rite of Exorcism is only carried out when there is a perceived case of demonic occupation.
These rituals encompass readings of the Psalms and Gospel, reciting of specific “exorcistic prayers”, holy water, a crucifix and the performing of the sign of the cross.
The exorcist might also use “the imposition of hands, as well as the breathing on the person’s face (exsufflation)”.
In this instance Hollywood’s sensationalist depiction of exorcism does at least get the basics right.
Amorth’s claim of performing over 60,000 exorcisms requires further investigation. In his biography “An Exorcist Tells His Story”, Amorth clarified an exorcism was an individual prayer or ritual ranging anywhere from “a few minutes” to “many hours” in length. He could thereby perform dozens of exorcisms per day, usually on troubled souls appearing on his doorstep. By Amorth’s own admission, only 100 of the exorcisms he performed were for outright demonic occupation.
Amorth demonstrated a rather cavalier attitude towards exorcism. In his biography he wrote “an unnecessary exorcism never harmed anyone”.
He also outlined the ritual itself was diagnostic. “Only through the exorcism itself can we determine with certainty whether there is a satanic influence,” he said.
This rationale explains Amorth’s impressive exorcism record.
An enduring archetype
The church requires a thorough medical and psychiatric examination before a major exorcism can be implemented. Canon Law, the code of laws governing the church, dictates exorcisms can only be performed with “express permission” from the local ordinary, a church officer who can execute these laws.
Amorth, however, believed the need for exorcising demons was so great he advocated all Catholic clergy should be permitted to perform major exorcisms without acquiring permission.
Amorth seems to have had carte blanche in fulfilling his exorcism ministry.
Amorth’s exorcisms
Amorth led a colourful life. As a teenager, he was part of the Italian resistance against the
Nazis and their fascist collaborators. After the war, he studied law and was briefly deputy to the future Italian prime minister Giulio Andreotti.
In 1946, he entered the Society of St Paul and worked as a journalist for Catholic media.
Amorth’s exorcism ministry didn’t formally begin until he was 61 and was unexpectedly appointed exorcist of the Diocese of Rome in 1986. He enthusiastically took to this new vocation, serving as an assistant to notable exorcist Father Candido Amantini.
In the early 1990s, Amorth established the International Association of Exorcists, becoming its longtime president. The association received Vatican approval in 2014 and now holds a biannual exorcism conference.
Amorth is the ideal figure for dramatisation. He neatly embodies the archetype of the Catholic exorcist: the courageous man of faith who rescues afflicted souls from the Devil’s clutches.
This archetype continues to be enduring. It represents a traditional form of spiritual authority seldom seen in our modern society. If an individual has the power to exorcise demons this can be seen as a validation of their faith, the Devil and God.
As long as films like “The Pope’s Exorcist” continue to perpetuate the Catholic Church’s effectiveness against demonic incursion, exorcism will remain as a viable spiritual practice for the foreseeable future.
• This article is republished from The Conversation, an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. Read the original article here: https://theconversation.com
If time travel was possible, medieval carpenters would surely be amazed to see how woodworking techniques they pioneered in building Notre Dame Cathedral more than 800 years ago are being used again today to rebuild the world-famous monument's fire-ravaged roof.
Certainly, the reverse is true for the modern-day carpenters using medieval-era skills. Working with hand axes to fashion hundreds of tonnes of oak beams for the framework of Notre Dame's new roof has, for them, been like rewinding time. It's given them a new appreciation of their predecessors' handiwork that pushed the architectural envelope back in the 13th century.
“It’s a little mindbending sometimes," says Peter Henrikson, one of the carpenters. He says there are times when he's whacking mallet on chisel that he finds himself thinking about medieval counterparts who were cutting "basically the same joint 900 years ago.”
“It’s fascinating,” he says. "We probably are in some ways thinking the same things.”
The use of hand tools to rebuild the roof that flames turned into ashes in 2019 is a deliberate, considered choice, especially since power tools would undoubtedly have done the work more quickly. The aim is to pay tribute to the astounding craftsmanship of the cathedral's original builders and to ensure that the centuriesold art of hand-fashioning wood lives on.
“We want to restore this cathedral as it was built in the Middle Ages," says Jean-Louis Georgelin, the retired French army general who is overseeing the reconstruction.
“It is a way to be faithful to the (handiwork) of all the people who built all
the extraordinary monuments in France.”
Facing a tight deadline to reopen the cathedral by December 2024, carpenters and architects are also using computer design and other modern technologies to speed the reconstruction. Computers were used in the drawing of detailed
plans for carpenters, to help ensure that their hand-chiseled beams fit together perfectly.
“Traditional carpenters had a lot of that in their head,” Henrikson notes. It's "pretty amazing to think about how they did this with what they had, the tools and technology that they had at the time.”
The 61-year-old American is from Grand Marais, Minnesota. The bulk of the other artisans working on the timber frame are French.
The roof reconstruction hit an important milestone in May, when large parts of the new timber frame were assembled and erected at a workshop in the Loire Valley, in western France.
The dry run assured architects that the frame is fit for purpose. The next time it is put together will be atop the cathedral. Unlike in medieval times,
it will be trucked into Paris and lifted by mechanical crane into position. Some 1,200 trees have been felled for the work.
"The objective we had was to restore to its original condition the wooden frame structure that disappeared during the fire of April 15, 2019," says architect Remi Fromont, who did detailed drawings of the original frame in 2012.
The rebuilt frame “is the same wooden frame structure of the 13th century,” he says. “We have exactly the same material: oak. We have the same tools, with the same axes that were used, exactly the same tools. We have the same know-how. And soon, it will return to its same place.”
“It is,” he adds, “a real resurrection.”
Eighty plus Bahamian delegates will be travelling to Providenciales this weekend to attend the 49th annual conference of the Anglican Church
Men of the Diocese of the Bahamas and Turks and Caicos Island.
Held June 1-4, this year’s conference theme is "No Branch Can Bear Fruit by Itself”.
It is taken from Matthew 7 vs 20, "Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.”
Members of ACM branches from across the Diocese, from as far north as Grand Bahama and as far south as Grand Turk, are expected to attend.
ACM Council President Gevon Moss expressed his gratitude to the conference committee – chaired by Brother Shanty Richards –on a job well done, as this is the first conference that will be held in-person since the onset of the COVID19 pandemic in 2020.
Speakers will include Stan Hartling, developer and philanthropist, and Jamel Robinson, Minister for Infrastructure. Housing and Planning.
President Moss said this is an election year for ACM council executives.
“Let us pray for all the men who will offer themselves to serve this great organisation over the next two years as we keep God in the centre of our deliberations and efforts, working in his vineyard to bear good fruits,” he said.
Other conference committee members include Don Mitchell, Kenneth O'Brien, Kenric Major, Reina Predelus, Darius Ferguson, Erald Thompson, Wayne Garland, and Godfrey Arthur.
With exams in full swing, it is important that our children are fully prepared to withstand the stress and pressures placed on them.
Teachers advise them to study well, get a good night’s rest, followed by a solid breakfast to ensure that they are at their best to perform well.
And while that is very good advice, Christian parents know that there is another layer to
exam preparation as well: ensuring your child is spiritually ready as well.
There are several Bible verses that speak to performing well and removing self-doubt that can really help your child to do their best.
In addition to praying with them beforehand, you can share these scriptures with your kids so that they can draw strength from their faith during their tests.
Psalms 119:143
“As pressure and stress bear down on me, I find joy in your commands.”
Philippians 4:6-7
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
Jeremiah 29:11
‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
1 Corinthians 15:57
“But thanks be to God! He gives us victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.”
Psalms 121:2
“My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.”
Matthew 6:33-34
well. Therefore, do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself.”
Psalms 16:8
“I keep my eyes always on the Lord. With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken.”
Philippians 3:13-14
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‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord,
The Vatican on Monday urged the Catholic faithful, and especially bishops, to be “reflective, not reactive” on social media, issuing guidelines to try to tame the toxicity on Catholic Twitter and other social media platforms and encourage users to instead be “loving neighbours.”
The Vatican’s communications office issued a “pastoral reflection” to respond to questions it has fielded for years about a more responsible, Christian use of social media and the risks online that accompany the rise of fake news and artificial intelligence.
For decades the Holy See has offered such thoughts on different aspects of communications technologies, welcoming
the chances for encounter they offer but warning of the pitfalls. Pope Francis of late has warned repeatedly about the risk of young people being so attached to their cell phones that they stop face-to-face friendships. The new document highlights the divisions that can be sown on social media, and the risk of users remaining in their “silos” of like-minded thinkers and rejecting those who hold
“Seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as
different opinions. Such tendencies can result in exchanges that “can cause misunderstanding, exacerbate division, incite conflict, and deepen prejudices,” the document said.
It warned that such problematic exchanges are particularly worrisome “when it comes from church leadership: bishops, pastors, and prominent lay leaders. These not only cause division in the community but also give permission and legitimacy for others likewise to promote similar type of communication,” the message said.
The message could be directed at the English-speaking
“But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal, to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.”
Catholic Twittersphere, where some prominent Catholic figures, including bishops, frequently engage in heated debates or polemical arguments that criticize Francis and his teachings.
The prefect of the communications office, Paolo Ruffini, said it wasn't for him to rein in divisive bishops and it was up to their own discernment. But he said the general message is one of not feeding the trolls or taking on “behaviour that divides rather than unites.”
Hundreds of people flocked to a small town in Missouri this week and last to see a nun whose body has barely decomposed since 2019. Some say it's a sign of holiness in Catholicism, while others say the lack of decomposition may not be as rare as people think.
Sister Wilhelmina Lancaster was exhumed in April, according to a statement from the Benedictines of Mary, Queen of Apostles, in Gower, Missouri.
The nuns had been preparing for the addition of a St Joseph shrine, and that involved “the reinterment of the remains of our beloved foundress, Sister Wilhelmina,” the statement said.
When they exhumed Lancaster, they were told to expect only bones, since she had been buried in a simple wooden coffin without any embalming four years ago.
Instead, they discovered an intact body and “a perfectly preserved religious habit,” the statement said. The nuns hadn't meant to publicize the discovery, but someone posted a private email publicly and “the news began to spread like wildfire.”
Volunteers and local law enforcement have helped to manage the crowds in the town of roughly 1,800 people, as people have visited from all over the country to see and touch Lancaster's body.
“It was pretty amazing,” said Samuel Dawson, who is Catholic and visited from Kansas City with his son last week. “It was very peaceful. Just very reverent.”
Dawson said there were a few hundred people when he visited and that he saw many out-ofstate cars.
Visitors were allowed to touch her, Dawson said, adding that the nuns “wanted to make her accessible to the public ... because in real life, she was always accessible to people.”
The monastery said in a statement that Lancaster's body will be placed in a glass shrine in their church on Monday. Visitors will still be able to see her body and take dirt from her grave, but they won't be able to touch her.
The Diocese of Kansas City-St Joseph also released a statement.
“The condition of the remains of Sister Wilhelmina Lancaster has understandably generated widespread interest and raised
important questions,” the diocese said. “At the same time, it is important to protect the integrity of the mortal remains of Sister Wilhelmina to allow for a thorough investigation.”
“Incorruptibility has been verified in the past, but it is very rare. There is a well-established process to pursue the cause for sainthood, but that has not been initiated in this case yet,” the diocese added.
The Benedictines of Mary, Queen of Apostles, also said
that Lancaster has not yet reached the required minimum of five years since death for the sainthood process to begin.
Rebecca George, an anthropology instructor at Western Carolina University in North Carolina, said the body's lack of decomposition might not be as rare as people are expecting.
George said the “mummification” of un-embalmed bodies is common at the university's facility and the bodies could stay preserved for many years, if allowed to.
Coffins and clothing also help to preserve bodies, she said.
“Typically, when we bury people, we don’t exhume them. We don’t get to look at them a couple years out,” George said. “With 100 years, there might be nothing left. But when you’ve got just a few years out, this is not unexpected.”