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Mrs. Cynthia Rosalene Moss-Darville, 75 affectionately called ‘Shanna’
Julita Deidre Maria Knowles, 50 affectionately called “Joey”
of High Vista Drive and formerly of Harbour Island will be held on Thursday, June 4, 2020 at 10:15 a.m. at St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church, between 3rd and 4th Streets, Coconut Grove Avenue. Officiating will be Monsignor Simeon Roberts assisted by Deacon Danny Price. Cremation will follow. Shanna was predeceased by her husband: Alexander Darville Sr. and daughter: Alice Darville -Whyms. Precious memories of her remain forever in the hearts of Her Sons: Alexander Jr., Petty Officer James Gary and Albert Darville; Daughters: Elizabeth Kelly and Alexandria Darville; Daughters-in-law: Shavanna and Indianna Darville; Grandchildren: Alexis, Albert Jr, Indria, Ali, Ashton, Taylor, Hannah, Robert, Kendido, Seth, Santebra, Latrell, Latrey, Latrent, James Jr, Lavette, Casiea, Alicia,Yori, Sasha and Travis; Great-Grandchildren: Orianna, Skylar-Marie, Tamico, Alex, Gary Jr, Garrinque, Julian Jr., Taja, Tanaj and Summer; Brothers: Henry Rolle and Joseph Roberts; Sisters: Ethel Mae Moss, Robertha Roberts, Dorothy MossJohnson and Christine Rolle; Sisters-in-law: Sharon Rolle, Maxine Rolle and Carolyn and Pandora Darville; Brothersin-law: James Darville and Percival Johnson; Goddaughters: Georgina Roberts and Judy Neely-Thompson; Nieces and Nephews including: Janet, Kathy, Junamae, Laura, Kayleaser, Karen, Laurice, Thomasina, Cassandra, Andre, Onan, Carla, Henry Jr., Marvin, Donette, Horenest, Donald, Christopher Joneiska, Joseph Jr., Jovashka, Chamell, Chineska, Christoff, Sylven, Mario, Nado, Garcia and AJ; Numerous Grandnieces and Grandnephews; and many Other Relatives and Friends including: Mildred Taylor and Family, Marageth Grant and Family, the offspring of Jane and Joseph Ferguson, Rebecca Saunders and Shaddy Moss of Crooked Island and the Harbour Island Community. In compliance with The National Emergency Order, the Funeral Service is Private. The Family deeply and graciously appreciates your understanding and prayers.
of Buckley’s, Long Island died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Friday, May 22, 2020. Left to cherish her memories are her Husband: Jude Knowles; Children: Nikita Wells and Bettina and Jude Jr. Knowles; Siblings: John and Clinton ‘Paul” Ritchie and Natanya Fox; Son-in-Law: Ryan Wells; Brothers-in-Law: Peter Fox, Joel ‘Scott” Knowles and Cyril Nelson; Sisters-in-Law: Kate Knowles, Dale Morley, Lyn Marcello, Perpetua Roberts, Maris Thompson and Daphne Burrows; Special Friends: April Boray, Francita Ritchie and Marcus Deal; The Community of Buckley’s, Long Island and Numerous Other Relatives and Friends. Funeral Arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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Death Notice For Patrick Justin Bethel, 87
We, the Children announce the death of our Mother,
Ms. Prescola Linda Sampson, 58 of Boyd Road died on Monday, June 1st, 2020.
She is survived by her Daughters: ASP Denika SampsonHooper, Nicole Sampson, Derekerah, and Deree Taylor
of Marsh Harbour, Abaco, died at his son’s residence in Prospect Ridge on Thursday, May 28, 2020. He is survived by His Children: Marcus (Seeta) and Colin (Rebekah) Bethel; Grandchildren: Spencer, Loran, Grace Anne and Joshua; Brothers: Earl (Doris), Elma, Hubert (Ashlyn), Wayne (Lesa) and Steve (Betty) Bethel; Adopted Daughter: Rev. Carla Culmer; Brother-in-law: George Albury; Sisters-inlaw: Joy Stratton Mollie and Lucille Albury; and a host of other Relatives and Friend Funeral Arrangements will be announced at a later date.
Sons: Prescott Sampson-Ferguson, D’Andrew and Dereko Taylor Grandchildren: Jade Thompson, Deniko Sampson, Asia Hooper, Quincy & Amber Hooper, Nicyko Mortimer-Sampson, Nyashango, Nyacongo and Nyabhingi Williams Mother: Rozena Newton-Duncombe Father: Anthony Sampson Siblings: Hubert & Terry Duncombe, Stephanie DuncombeClarke, Karen Duncombe-Collie, Marilyn Duncombe-Collie, Tamico Rolle, Troy Sampson, Keva Sampson-Ernest, Rev. Anthony, McKell, Antoine, Tonia, Shacara, Shantina, Ricardo and Thorne Sampson Numerous Nieces and Nephews, Aunts and Uncles and other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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Private Funeral Service For Retired Nursing Officer III & Midwife
Flora Mae Coakley-Hanna, 88
of Rosalind Street, Polhemus Gardens, will be held at Church of The Holy Spirit, Howard Street on Thursday, June 4th, 2020. Officiating will be The Rev’d. Fr. DeAngelo Bowe assisted by the Rev’d. Fr. Joseph Mycklewhyte. Interment will follow in St. Agnes Church Cemetery. In compliance with current Government regulations, attendance is limited to thirty (30) family members. Pre-deceased by: Husband: Rudolph Hanna Sr.; Son: Rudolph Hanna Jr; Daughter: Deidre Ann Hanna-Minnis; Parents: Raliegh and Mary Coakley; Siblings: Mary Sealy, Sybil Strachan, Lovely, Roderick, Ronald, Stafford, Bismark and Phillip Coakley, Agnes Burnside, Judith Chase and Fredericia Colebrooke.
Stephanie (Jeffery) Thomas, Leesa, Alexia Coakley, Tiffany Smith and Chia (Damian) Gibbs, Apryll (DuWaine) Edwards, Jillian (Deyvon) Jones, Athena (Kenwood) Pratt and Rhonda (Charles Johnson) of Miami, Florida, Terah (Lynden), Tameka, Tenisha (Dwight), Tyiece, Tanya Adderley, Ninfa, Taimoon, Shelly, Bonnie; Numerous Grand, Great Grand and GreatGreat Grand Nieces and Nephews; Caretakers: Marie Valere Michelle; Faithful Pets: Rush and Sasha; God Children: Erica Reckley and Penola Knowles; and many others; Relatives: include the Siblings of the late Granville Coakley; Nathan Coakley; Zenobie Cargill; Flora Pinder; Durlene Wilmott and Victoria Taylor of Calabash Bay (Coakley) Town, Andros; The Siblings of the late Sidney; Stephen; James; Ronald; David; Richard; Joseph; Jack and Lovely Johnson-Wilkinson of Fresh Creek, Andros; The Siblings of the Minnis; Boyds; Brennens; Rileys; Woodsides and Thompsons of Calabash Bay, Andros; Family of the Late Shirley Gay of Fresh Creek, Andros; Coakley Family (Lewis St.) and Brenda Wilkinson & Family; Relatives and Friends: Mispah ‘Orie” Hanna & Family; Iris Tynes & Family; Barbara Tynes & Family; Velma Burrows & Family; Kirkland Smith; Veronica Grant & Family; Katherine Glinton & Family; Culbert & Rebecca Bethel & Family; Dr. Zezamudeen & Family; Yvette Barker & Family; Dellarese Bowe & Family; Q.C. Class of 1985; S.A.C. Class of 1987; Lydia Isaacs; Altamese Isaacs; Lorene Dames & Family; Roscoe & Mavis Davies & Family; Doreen Fernander; Archie Minnis; Francis Butterfield & Family; Pastor Dave Adams & Family; Louise Pople & Family; Deanza Pople & Family; Ethel Johnson & Family; The Hanna, Heastie, Tynes and Williams Families; The Watkins Family; The Fourth Street Family; The Chippingham and Rosiland Street Communities; The Victoria Hill, San Salvador Family; the entire Anglican Church Diocesan Family; Holy Spirit Anglican Church Family; St. Agnes Anglican Church Family; St. George’s Anglican Church Family; The Anglican Church Women and Men Organizations; The Anglican Cursillo Movement Family; The Retired Nurses Guild; The Princess Margaret Hospital Retirees & Present Staff; The Yellowbird Auxiliary; Fort Charlotte Senior Citizen Group; Fort Charlotte Urban Renewal Group and Many other persons too numerous to mention. We apologise if your names were omitted.
She is survived by her Daughter: Dawn A. Hanna; Sons & Daughters-in-Law: Claude (Melony); Gary (Rochelle); Brian (Wende) Hanna; Granddaughters: Darice (Atlanta, Georgia) and Melissa Hanna, D’Andrea (Dwayne) Ingraham; Grandsons: Gary, Jr., Garvin (Emily); Marvin (Crystal), Torez (Corrie); Morgan, Cole; and Chase Hanna and McCartnee Isaacs; Great Grands: Dayna and Daythan Ingraham; Skylar Hanna; Adonis Isaacs; Anthony and Amelia-Mae Hanna; Sisters: Ursula, Catherine Coakley and Erma Thompson (Miami, Florida); Brothers-in-law: Ormand Burnside; Arthur Chase; E. R.; Oscar and Dewitt Hanna; Sisters-in-law: Joan Coakley, Carol and Eartha Hanna; Nephews: Charles Sealy, Courtney Strachan, Phillip (Lathera), Julian (Elizabeth), Stuart (Thelia), Ronald, Rhawli (Liz), Perez (Gina), Gerrard (Adina), Carlos Coakley, Felix Coakley, Francis (Racquel) Bowe, Anthony Bostwick, Theodore & Tyson Thompson, Trevor, Ervin and Dewitt, Jr (Bethany) Hanna; Nieces: Charlene Sealy, Kyron, Michaella, Zandra Strachan and Flora (Ricardo) Moss, Carolyn (Stanley) Bowe, Cheryl (Roger) Hurst, Shavon Ramsey, Maria Ferguson, Friends may pay their last respects at Bethel Brothers Denise (Steffano) Strachan, Deborah Pinder, Allison Burnside, Morticians & Crematorium, #44 Nassau Street on Wednesday Carla (Huel) Dames, Kim, Sammarra, Stacci Coakley and from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Death Notices For Veronica Dorothy Forbes, 76
Evelyn Missick, 97
Willis Philip Knowles, 93
of New Hope Drive, Bamboo Town, of Montgomery Avenue died at the of Eden Street South, died at the Princess died at the Princess Margaret Hospital Princess Margaret Hospital on Friday, Margaret Hospital on Friday, May 29th, on Saturday, May 30th, 2020. 2020. May 29th, 2020. She is survived by her husband: Fabian Smith; son: Gregory Munroe; sisters: Nancy Bowe, Sylvia and Vandoline Forbes; brother: Herman Charles Forbes; three grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends including: Valerie Munroe, Fr. Dwight Bowe and JessieMae Forbes.
He is survived by his daughters: Peggy Knowles, Pauline Knowles, Paige Charles, Anishka Knowles, and DeAnne Jones-Knowles of Freeport; sons: Philip, Carl, Gary, Eric, Lorenzo, and Clayton Philip Knowles; sister: Gloria Allen; brother: Edwin Knowles; and a host of other relatives and friends including: Funeral arrangements will be announced Jaye Knowles, Clifton Charles, Carolyn, Gloria, Hon. Rhondalee Knowles Q.C., at a later date. M.P. of Turks & Caicos, Cynthia, Ruby, Funeral arrangements will be announced and Miriam Knowles. at a later date. She is survived by her daughters: Venus Longley and Beverley Johnson; sons: Clarence Missick and Steven Johnson; sisters: Cynthia Bullard and Esther Anderson; brothers: Ernest and Daniel Duncombe; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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Private Funeral Service For Mr. John Wellington Williams, 49 of Rockwell Estates, Carmichael Road and Formerly of Blackwood, Abaco, Bahamas will be Held on Thursday, June 4th, 2020 at 11:30am. Officiating will be Bishop Joseph Smith assisted by other ministers of the Gospel. Cherished memories are held by his Wife: Mrs. Shena Nathalie Williams; Children: Jakedo and Johnay Williams; Parents: Mr. Emmanuel and Leta Williams; Mother-in-law: Mrs. Beatrice Brown; Father-in-law: Mr. Carol Brown Sr.; Six Sisters: Louise Russell, Marganta Cartwright, Allison Saunders, Bettymae and Tamika Williams and Dovania Wallace; Four Brothers: Franklyn, Brian, Lamont Williams, Israel Wallace and Lonnie Cornish; Brothersin-law: Edison Russell, Michael Cartwright and Cesano Saunders, Carol (Manny) Brown of Kissimmee Florida, Corey Brown and Floyd Ferguson; Sisters-in-law: Lydia and Rendesha Williams, Kayla Wallace, Ms. Sharine Gibson, Mrs. Bet Cleary Brown of Kissimmee, Florida and Mrs. Shantel Brown, Mrs. Shirley Ferguson-Grand and Ms. Kizzy Brown; Nieces: Olivia, Laquita, Sherell, Lasha, Fantasia, Michelle, Madison, Danielle, Kareena, Zaria, Brynae, Nataesa, Tia, Montavia, Antronique, Kevinae, Tana, Donna, Candice, Sherika Gibson, Karissa Brown, Police Officers, Ranisha Stubbs; Nephews: Deavato, Stephen, Renaldo, Franklyn Jr., Michael Jr., Ritchie, Dareo, Shawdre, Adrian, Lamont Jr., Devon, Khalin and Casey, Anthony Brown, Corey Brown Jr. and Rashawn Bain; Aunts: Constance Missick, Daisy McPhee, Gelta Reckley, Rosamae McIntosh, Valderine Adderley, Ms. Inez Brown and Ms. Nola Butler; Uncles: Joel Missick, Gladstone McPhee and Mr. John Gibson; Other Relatives and Friends: Catechist Euclid, Marjorie Bailou and family, Wadecash, Todd Thompson, James Baillou and family, Clyde and Lonnie Cornish, William Gardner, Rosney
Cooper, Communities of Blackwood, Fire Road, Cooper’s Town and Green Turtle Cay, Betlel Gibson and family, Willimae Lightbourn and family, Kathleen McKinney and family, Rocky Pine Neighbors, The Water Sports Association Cable Beach, Carla Mejias and Rickey Sawyer, The Ferguson Family of The Forest, Exuma, Marvin Darling, The Staff of Ministry of Agriculture and Marine Resources, Ms. Angela Strachan, Orlando Brown, Keisha Oliver, Karen Gibson, Shanda Dean, Debbie, Margo and Dellerase Sweeting, Treaser Ferguson, Nikitha Forbes, Portia Ferguson, De’Angelo Schroeter, Carlos Buoodside, Coleen Collie and Hansel Ferguson. Services entrusted to Serenity Funeral Home and Crematorium #153 Baillou Hill Road. Where the NAME IS SERVICE AND YOUR LOVED ONE OURS.
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Mr. Gerard Duncombe, 48 of #10 Saunders Road died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Monda, June 1st, 2020. Mr. Duncombe is survived by his mother: Rhonda Bain; numerous nieces and nephews aunts and uncles and a host of other relatives and friends to numerous to mention. Services entrusted to Serenity Funeral Home and Crematorium to which funeral announcements will be posted at a future date. Where the NAME IS SERVICE AND YOUR LOVED ONE OURS.”
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A Private Service For Wendell Munnings; Spiritual Parents: Apostle Gilbert & Lady Yvette Kim Sophia Johnson Rolle, 57 Rolle; Godchildren: Lashawn Bowleg, Dondre Robins, Gardenia of Bailey Town, Bimini died in Bimini on Monday, March 30th, 2020. Left to cherish her memories are her Husband: Steve Clifton Rolle; Children: Lloydra & Jonathan Bowleg, Kotekennya & Jeremy Edgecombe, Stevette & Croften Bain, Kasymo Davis, Kellen & Sharlene Russell; Grandchildren: Journie, Jenai & Kalleigh Edgecombe, Brian Cargill, John Johnson, Joshua Duncombe, Kyla Russell; Siblings: Brenda & Lloyd Edgecombe, Elsworth & CathyAnn Johnson, Michelle Munroe, Linda Johnson, Maxine McKinney, Lynette Ellis, Cedric & Hayward Johnson, Curlean & Ruthlyn Johnson, Cathleen Hassan, Italia Johnson, Cora Cooper, Danny Johnson, Oscar Johnson Jr., Gladys Sands, Jackie & Alicia Hart, Ken & Nkyrumah Johnson, Patrick Carey; In-Laws: Martha & Kenny Eneas, Edith Williams, Gene Rolle, Cyril Williams; Uncle: Lorenza Saunders; Nephews & Nieces: Martino Davis, Lloyd Edgecombe, Brendan Edgecombe, Lamont Smith, Demi Carey, Kadayah, Audlanique, Zarain & Jarade Bain, Natachia, Orene, Siera, Shila & Stephen Sweeting, Romad & Romaine Murphy, Hildred, Claude & Lareno Teresias, Velock, Stan Jr & Shiloh Thompson, Jade (Snowy), Kristen, Arianna & Meghan Johnson, Alexandria, Michail, Donte, Lynthony, Dominique, Beyoncé, Alex & Zahria Rahming, Khalid, Khadra & Khadija Hassan, Reginald & Ryan Sands, Angelino Cooper, Demetrius Hepburn, Lauren & Maliyah Edgecombe, Geno & Dominique, Jeannette, Jeanean, RubyAnn & Geo Rolle, Editheria & Dwayne Williams, Cyrell & Cortez Martin, Vinchello Rolle, Kaprell, Kareem, Tamika, Calecha, Takia, Mateja & Samantha, Aaren Gardiner, Kriss Johnson; Cousins: Corwell Bain, Wendy & Jason Rahming, Kristy Rigby, Levardo Pratt, Prophet Arthur & Jacquelyn Duncombe, Stephen & Valerie Sweeting, Henry, Bernard Saunders, Dana & Claude Teresias, Patty Ann, Suzette, Naaman and Dorothea Davis, Lonnette & Conrad Jones, Lonnessa & Antoni Cianni , Eugene, Lonzina, Londena & Lonika Bethel, Doyle & Shandy Saunders, Dirk, Jodie, Capucine & Shavon Saunders, Zina & Elson Robins, Bradley Watson, Marie Pritchard, Douglas & Javargo Saunders, Cassandra Robins, Joy, Haddon, Don & Sonnith Lockhart,
Ritchie, Teko and Tavero, Garth Rolle Jr., Cassidy Bowleg, Sherrick Ellis Jr., Jordyn & Josiah Jadorte, Rodrae Saunders, Jasmine Sawyer, Leonarj Sands, Glenash & Glenwood Saunders, Amari King, Dontre Bullard, Denver Saunders, Jolaan Jones, Kentrell & Kentroy Black Tydrae Brennen, Nika Olibrun, Marjorie Saunders, Dario Saunders, Travis Davis; Numerous Relatives & Friends: Oleo & Caren Saunders &family, Sophia Edgecombe, Minister Sherrick & Phillipia Ellis, Rosalyn Lawson & family, Betty Jones, Chiquita Rolle, Noel & Simone McNeil & family, Robert & Alisa Saunders, Betty Sherman, Avon Saunders & family, Iva Jane Stuart, Adrana Watson, Desne Smith, Stephanie Dottin, Kitty Saunders, David & Chanell Rolle, Corrine Hanna, Geraldine Brennen, Beryl, Javanna, Lisa, Fabian & Dwayne Stuart, Pastor Gilbert Jr. & Ana Rolle, Prophet Guido & Shakell Rolle, Autrey Russell & family, Keisha Russell & boys, Carlton & Kara Bowleg, Pastor Joel & Edris Rolle, Charlie Wilkinson, Chuck & Mitra Small, Elmetta & Theora Rolle and family, Roslyn Ramsey, Beverly Lockhart & family, Roselda Flowers & family, Lionel & Claudette Rolle, Linda Schneider, Michael, John & Cheryl Saunders, Lola Russell, Jennifer Thurston, Manny & Sara Thomas, Kim Smith, Frankia Saunders, Dion & Faye Saunders, Pastor Edmond & Linetha Ellis, Juliette Simmonette, Shedrick & Priyia Ellis, Tasha Hamilton, Ms. Green, Nesley & Viveca Lubin, Todd & Lyndean Rolle, Shannon & Tassie Bullard, Oriel & Patricia Rolle, Nannette & Nannell Bain, Mario & Nikita Burrows, Benson & Renee Robins, Kepie Pitt, Deidra, Norma Jean & Glenroy Stuart, Cleo & Denovia Sears & family, Kenny Sherman, Ellodie Roberts, David & Matida Olibrun, Ann & Cookie, Trevor Roberts, Marvin Dames, Marvin & Diana Robins, Alfred & Indera Russell, Carolyn Storr, Brenda Archer, Pastor Valentino & Cleopatra Williams, Apostle Ricardo & Shandlene Grant, Joemond Jones & family, Glenroy Rolle Jr, Venessa Youte, Joezet Cunningham, Cathia, Elshadre Robins, Matravia & Catavia Mcphee, Theresa Dean, Deaaron Smith, Danashada, Mitzi, Akeem, Kadija, Megan, Mark, Myron & Maxine Saunders, Georgia, Naesha, Roshawnda Rolle, GCA basketball, the family of Gateway Outreach Ministry, Mr. Albury & Bahamas Customs Family, the Sherise M family, BPL family, Seacor Island Lines, and the young men &women and entire island of Bimini. Viewing will be held in the Celestial Suite at Restview Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium Ltd., Robinson and Soldier Roads on Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
MISSION STATEMENT: To provide consistent, sympathetic, caring and professional, “Service with Excellence” serving the Commonwealth of the Bahamas and worldwide, with the highest level of consideration to the personal desires and financial comfort to our client families.
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A Private Service For Valentino Alexander Rolle, 42
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Death Notices For Norman Culmer, 78 of #2 Golden Gates and formerly of Simms, Long Island, Bahamas died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Monday, June 1st, 2020. He is survived by his wife: Charlotte Culmer; sons: Kevin, Shane, Antonio and Johnathan; daughters: Arnette, Charlene, Shay, Karen, Indira and Charrise; brother: Joseph; and many 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.
Keith Dion Shepperd, 58
of Nassau Village who passed away at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Monday, March 16th, 2020 Left to cherish his precious memories are his mother: Sheva Rolle; father: Alexander Forbes Sr.; step mother: Edna Forbes; step father: Norma Rolle Sr.; sisters: Shantell, Shurelle, Shanika, Sonovia and Norissa Rolle, Wendy Higgs, Shakara Knowles, Shiekera Forbes, Chrishanti Flowers and Bianca Munnings; brothers: Anton Taylor of Miami, Fl., Shanton, Stephen, Shonari and Norman Rolle Jr., Camieo, Alexander Jr. and Chavez Forbes and Keith Higgs; aunts: Willamae Mackey, Shanice Taylor, Kim Woodside, Deborah Watson, Shevaughn Smith, Cherry Hepburn and Suzanna Brown of Miami, Fl.; uncles: Pedro and Shawn Levya, Oswald, Emmanuel and Elgin Forbes, Edward and Jamico Smith; nieces: Kimoya and Aniya Taylor, Shandira, Shaniyah, Devinicia, Safiyah and Sofia Rolle, Dechan Harris, Ashanti Campbell, Branika Frazier and Arielle Major; nephews: Shanton Jr. Stephen Jr., Terry and Deangelo Rolle, Daryl Riley Jr., Khalius and Zion Major, Devante Rolle; grandaunts: Eleanor and Brendamae Forbes, Oilent Edgecombe and Sylvia Adams; cousins: Monique, Andy Marvin, Margaret and Vandyke Rolle, Chantae Brown, Marcus and Micheal Hepburn, Raquel and Kayla Rolle, Cherise Rolle, Talboth Knowles; and a host other relatives and friends including: Lucyann Rolle; Pedro, The Nassau Village Community, Kemp Road Community and many others too numerous to mention.
of Hatchet Bay, Eleuthera and formerly of St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.A. died in Hatchet Bay Clinic, Eleuthera, Bahamas on Monday, June 1st, 2020. He is survived by his wife: Gail Shepperd; sons: Deon and Malik Shepperd, Valentino and Adam Archer; daughters: J’Ocelyn Shepperd, Oreika Gardiner and Natalia Archer; sisters & brothers: Pamela Gibson, Melrose Butterfield, Renee Etienna, Beverley Smith, Shantell and Kelda Gibson,
Shanna Davies and Deidra Cook, Graylyn, Dwight and Hank Gibson, Levar Carey and many 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.
Victoria Gibson, 96
of Red Sea Road off Soldier Road and formerly of Grand Turks, Turks and Caicos Island died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Thursday, May28th, 2020. She is survived by her daughter: Deborah Ann Gibson Beneby, Grandchildren: Dwayne Parker, Bianca Beneby, Brooke Beneby and Dominque Gibson; Great grandchildren: Jonathan Jones, Dakota Gibson, Jayson Jones, Serenity Gibson, D’avenique Gibson, David Gibson Jr, Rayne Forbes and many other relatives and friends. Arrangements for the funeral service are being finalized and details will be announced at a future date.
MISSION STATEMENT: To provide consistent, sympathetic, caring and professional, “Service with Excellence” serving the Commonwealth of the Bahamas and worldwide, with the highest level of consideration to the personal desires and financial comfort to our client families.
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Death Notices For Godfrey Decosta Deveaux, 81 Alrica Whynola Cox Williams, 77 of Joe Farrington Road died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Monday, June 1st, 2020.
of #24 Sugar Apple, Pinewood Gardens and formerly of Chester Cox, Acklins died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Friday, May 29th, 2020.
He is survived by his wife: Advilda Deveaux; sons: Godfrey Deveaux Jr., Warren Stuart, She is survived by her sons: Alfred and Reno Ricardo Deveaux, Kendal, Arthur, Tyrone Johnson, D’Lamar Gibson; son-in-law: Beverly Deveaux; daughters: Debbie Wallace, Doreen Wallace; daughters: Judymae Colebrooke, Deveaux, Lelia Hanna, Judy Johnson, Michelle Vernamae Johnson, Prescola Johnson; and Ericka Deveaux, Veronica Walkes, Nekita daughter-in-law: Melissa Gibson; sisters: Lightbourne; sister: Nora Johnson; and many Gloria Antoine, Velma Smith, Brenda Williams, Esmae Cox; other relatives and friends. brother: Donley Cox of Ft. Lauderdale, Fl.; 27 grandchildren, Arrangements for the funeral service are being finalized and 16 great grand, 1 great great grand and other relatives and friends. details will be announced at a future date.
Darin Dwight Strachan, 51 of #44 McKinney Avenue died at his residence on Sunday, May 31st, 2020.
Arrangements for the funeral service are being finalized and details will be announced at a future date.
Jeantulus Pierre, 49
of #116 Mount Royal Avenue and He is survived by his wife: Mrs. Rochelle formerly of Haiti died at the Princess Strachan; parents: Eloise and Jeffrey Margaret Hospital on Sunday, May 24th, Strachan; son: Stephan Strachan; 2020. daughters: Kristen Strachan Thompson, Darrell Strachan, Alayna Strachan, Issa He is survived by his wife: Philosemene Strachan; son-in-law: Rashad Thompson Louis; mother: Marimathe Pierrot; father: Sr.; sisters: Lavonne Harris, Hope Sealey, Wanda Strachan and Abilus Jacques; brothers: Adilus Jacques Carla Strachan; brother: Dayne Brennen; grandchildren: Aria and Occilon Jacques; sisters: Iliomise Thompson, Rashad Alexander Thompson Jr., Noah Jamison Jacques, Adeline Jacques, Analtude Jacques; and many other Longley; and many others too numerous to mention. relatives and friends. Arrangements for the funeral service are being finalized and Arrangements for the funeral service are being finalized and details will be announced at a future date. details will be announced at a future date. MISSION STATEMENT: To provide consistent, sympathetic, caring and professional, “Service with Excellence” serving the Commonwealth of the Bahamas and worldwide, with the highest level of consideration to the personal desires and financial comfort to our client families.
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Private Funeral Service For
Gregory Rolle, 66
Desting, Ramona, Cassidy and Faith; Cousins; Rev Dr. Charles , Michael, Lorenzo Culmer, Robin, Rasha, affectionately called Samon, Sam, David, Fredricka, Miriam, Estelle, Retta, Geradine, Rosemary, Elizebeth, Patricia, “Joe Blacks” Marsha, Dorothy, Charlene, Maxine, Carol, Sylvia, a resident of Australia Keisha and Monica; Other Friends including: Yvette Avenue, Yamacraw, will be Butler, Deaconess Niola Nesbit, Deloris Neymoure, held at Prevailing Church Pastor Claudette Burnes & Evangelist Ann Coakley. of God In Christ, Deveaux Street, on Tuesday, June 9, Friends may pay their last respects at Demeritte’s 2020 at 10:00 a.m. Officiating Funeral Home, Market Street on Monday from 12:00 will be Elder Patricia Coakley, noon-3:00 p.m. on Monday. Pastor Claudette Burnes & other Ministers. Interment follows in Woodlawn Gardens, Death Notice For Soldier Road.
He is Predeacased by John and Louisa Rolle (grandparents); Hazel Rolle (mother); Margrethe Bastain(sister); Leroy Stuart (brother) He is survived by his children: Cleo and Jeremy Rolle; Grandchildren: Oliva and Naya Rolle; Sisters: Marlyon Rolle, Carolyn Smith, Fluridamae Adderely, Venus Johnson, Minister Meloney Rolle of Olando, Florida, Clauddette Oliver and Samantha Stuart; Brother: Jerome Rolle; Uncle: Kenneth Rolle of Olando, Florida; Sister-in-Law: Kim Rolle; Brotherin-Law: Henry Adderley; Nieces: Anastasia, Nadia, Tanya, Roquel, Racquel, Asharan, Miea, Shenika, Kia, Lededria, Deandrea, Novella, Amanda, Lavettet and Deja, Nephews: Ken, Vandyke, Clint, Zhakvarghn, Hasheen, Damian, Yuri, Darvin, Jackson, Clifton, Clinton, Elvardo, Marko, Troy, Jamal, Noel, Roman, Jason, Rodney and Antwone; Grand nieces and nephews: Kendra, Kensha, Kejuana, Alisha, Lanique, Precious, Clinton, Kirsty, Ailyah, India, Duron, Aidan, Kenrio, Lloyd, Nagee, Harell, Malika, Shakanah, Makhi, Sanai, Darren, Daniel, Malique, Elvardo Jr., Austin, Kambria, Malyse, Macade, Emberly, Trinity,
Peron David Vavard Bain, 33
a resident of Harbour Close, Bel Air Estates, died on Friday, May 29, 2020. He is survived by his mother: Patricia Bain-Newry; 1 son: Kai Bain; 1 daughter: P’Asja Bain; 3 brothers, 2 stepsisters, 1 step brother, numerous aunts & uncles & a host of other relatives & friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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Nelson W. Francis, 68
a resident of Melrose Avenue South Beach & formerly of Grand Turk, Turks & Caicos Islands, died at his residence on Wednesday, May 27, 2020. He is survived by 2 sons: Darrell Francis Cox & Roimon Francis Hepburn; 2 brothers: Russell Strachan, Dudley (Teddy) Symonette; 1 sister: Yvonne Francis Moore; nieces & nephews: Patrice, Dave Strachan, Russell & Jen Strachan, Faye & Cade Darling, Lisa & Garland Rolle, Chewuaki Forbes, Delone, Kenrik & Trevino Symonette, Olivea & Duriel Holley; other relatives & friends: Clifford Johnson, Althea Sands, Shirley Smith, the Cox & Hepburn families. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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Cecelia Gardiner, 77
a resident of #63 Rupert Dean Lane & a resident of Big Pond subdivision, died at Ferguson Street, died at The Princess Princess Margaret Hospital on Friday, May Margaret Hospital on Saturday, May 30, 29m 2020. 2020. She is survived by her 3 sons: Wendall She is survived by her 4 daughters: Gardiner Jr., Dexter & Lucas Gardiner; 4 Avernell, Margo & Ruthnell Ramsey & daughters: Andrea & Deborah Gardiner, Francetta Dawkins; numerous grand & Christine Gibson & Kendra Gardiner; 1 great grand children; 1 uncle: Michael brother: Collins Gordon; 3 sisters: Maria Knowles; numerous nieces & nephews & Sears, Valencia Lynes & Merl Williams; a host of other relatives & friends. numerous grandchildren, nieces & nephews & a host of other relatives & Funeral arrangements will be announced friends. at a later date. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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of Chippingham and formerly of Andros died at The Princess Margaret Hospital on Monday, 1st June, 2020. She is survived by her 4 Children: Franklyn Deal, Barbara Harris, Johnathan and Ishmael Williams; 1 Sister: Myrtle Foulkes and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral announcements will be made at a later date.
Matriarch Patience Marion Miller Cash, 91 of Pinder’s Mangrove Cay, Andros died on Tuesday, 2nd June, 2020. She is survived by her 6 Sons: Livingstone, Absalom, Prince, Andrew, Clarence, and Michael Cash; 2 Daughters: Marie Major and Frances Johnson; 3 Sisters: Grace Roker, Thelma and Rose Miller; Grandchildren 36, Great grands 27 and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
of Cable Beach, New Providence died at his home on Saturday, May 30th, 2020 after a battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife, Irene Govan, daughter, Maria Govan, Brothers-in-law John Anderson, James Klonaris and wife Mary. Sisters- in-law: Katina Klonaris and Sherry Klonaris Markoulis. Nieces: Tanya Azavedo, Lee Anne Darville, Cally Klonaris, Helen Klonaris, Alexandra Rademaker Ossude, Tina Klonaris-Robinson, Nephews: Roddy Anderson and wife Kate, Ewan Anderson and wife Lucy, “Big Charlie” Klonaris, Charles Klonaris and wife Kimberly, and a loving host of all their beautiful children. A special thank you to all of the doctors and nurses who cared for him along the way: Dr. Gemma Rolle, Dr. Ramphal, Dr. Tynes, Dr. Curling, Dr. Chambers, Dr. Cooper, Dr. Nixon, Dr. Locksley Monroe, and particularly Dr. Dean Tseretopoulos and Dr. Gergis, Nurse Ella Anderson and Nurse Eleni Maillis who were a phone call away, and whose immense support made it possible for us to care for him at home, so that he died held in love. And finally, I must thank Dr. Richard Vantooren, whose generosity and care deserves recognition far beyond any words that I can find. Thank you Dr. Vantooren. You are light house of a man — a beacon of light in your field. You are family to us, and I know my Father was deeply grateful to you for the unmeasurable support you gave in keeping him at home with us, where was safe and loved.
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of Glintons, Long Island, completed his final technical repairs, at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Tuesday, May 26, 2020. The Radiance of this “Bloodstone of A Gem” will always glow in the hearts of his: Father: Lawrence Adderley; Mother: Inez Adderley; One Daughter: Anique Chantel Adderley; Two Brothers: Samuel and Karl Adderley (Raquel); Two Sisters: Dawn Forbes (Clinton) and Deborah Adderley; Eight Nephews: Darren (Sandy), Doyle and Davaughn Sears, Deshaughn Forbes, Demario Hanna, Joshua, Nathan and Noah Adderley; Seven Uncles: William, Clifford and Eugene Adderley, Emmanuel Smith, Freddie Major, Clement Simmons and Samuel Gray; Eleven Aunts: Everlina and Ruth Smith, Viola, Floret and Iva Adderley, Evelyn and Ginger Miller, Cassie Major, Gertrude Simmons, Mary Gray and Sandra McKinney; Other Loving Family and Friends Including: Linda Adderley, Charmaine Sears, Edward Burrows, Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Gibson, Steven Jolly, Gregory Culmer, Earl Wilson, Salveta Cartwright. Celebration of A Gem Services, will be announced when completed. Check our website for updates.
a resident of Sunshine Park and formerly of Gonaives, Haiti died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Sunday, May 29th, 2020. She is survived by her Husband: Lucksene Francois; Children: Emmanis and Micheka Vilmeus, Pierre- Menard Thomas, ChristLoubens Francois and Walensky Thomas; Brothers: Anel, Anisse and Anul Pierre, Junior, John and McClaude Francois, Mercidieun Piguerre and Fidelle Etienne; Sisters: Almatide, Mikerlande and Margrenise Pierre and Cleonise Toussaint, Savilia, Mirlaine, AnneFlorie, Angelene, Annette, Erna, Louise and Cilane Francois, Janette, Mackileze, Elmina, Gladise and Manis Etienne; Uncle: Petuelle Pierre; Cousins: Jeannot Genevil, Jean Mary Gemeril, Jocelyn Alexanre, Waly, Alterme and Amontese Thelimont, Almonise, Beatrice and Enork Genevil, Elmina, Gladise and Manis Etienne, Renaud and Nort Varis, Anna and Eliser Desinord, Margarette Pierre, Mariela Senat and Donus Philogene; Friends: Moline Morse and Azulphar Elvable Luc; and a host of other relatives and friends that will be mentioned at a later date. Wake night is scheduled for Thursday, June 18, 2020 at Gospel Assembly Church of God in Christ, Minnie Street. Funeral service is scheduled for Friday, June 19, 2020 at Gospel Assembly Church of God in Christ, Minnie Street.
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Funeral Service For Matriarch Rosalie Virginia Barry-Stewart, 87 affectionately called
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a resident of Harbour Island, Eleuthera, will be held on Thursday, June 11, 2020 at 12 noon at St. John’s Anglican Church, Harbour Island. Officiating will be the Rev’d. Fr. I. Ranfurly Brown. Interment will follow in the Church’s Cemetery, Harbour Island, Eleuthera. Precious memories will forever linger in the hearts of her 6 children: Kenneth Stewart, Lillamae Adams of Cocoa, Florida, Sherrie Ann Cox, Randell of Miami, Florida, Wayde & Dwight Stewart; 2 Adopted daughters: Marissa Winder and Edith Roberts; 2 Sons-inlaw: Geoff Adams and Anthony Cox, Sr.; 3 Daughters-in-law: Angela, Daphne and Thomassa Stewart; 20 Grandchildren: Latoya CoxMortimer, (Romero Sr.) Antonia Cox-Carey (Jonathan), Joy Adams; Nicole Sawyer, Gemma Sloan, Jody Stewart-Johnson, Keva, Elise & Jewel Stewart, Avery Clear, Kenrick, Kervin & Kennardo Stewart, Anthony Cox Jr., Frisco Martin, Austin Stewart Jr., John Adams, Julian, Dillion & Travaughn Stewart; 15 Great-grands: Romero Jr. & La’maya Mortimer, Jonathan Jr. & Antonio Carey, Davon Sawyer, Ceon, Kentyn & Keniya Stewart, Kijuana Ingraham, Khole Stewart, Latrent Augustin, Aubrey Johnson Delmar Jr. & Delana Hepburn & Kentasha Stewart; Adopted Sister: Ionie Kelly; Adopted children from her employment with Valentine’s Hotel: Wallace Bain, Georgina Whitfield-Roberts, Cooney Thompson, Tremmie Morris, James & Michael Higgs, Gussie Lewis, Delroy Lewis, Wayne Major; Numerous Nieces and Nephews including: Shirley Bowe, Sheila Peters, Rosena Brown & family, Garnell Williams, Virginia Higgs & family, Georgina Barry, Delcina Lafriener, Romell Rolle & family, Allen & Tina Saunders, Harrison & Pauline Saunders, Bobby, Ivan and Derek Saunders & family, Charles & Queenie Barry, Winslow Barry, Almarie Comarcho, Lawoine McKenzie, Alec Barry, Lorna Culmer, Betsy Higgs, Margaret Saunders (Bluff, Eleuthera) Edna Neilly & family (Freeport), Lorraine Mullings & family, Dawn Kemp, Mark and Randy Stewart, Jean Newry, Carolyn Miller, Alva Coakley, Carlis Chisholm-McIntosh, Katherine Gibson; Adrian Barry & family, Diane Rolle & family, Brice, Mickey, Dave, James, Eugene (Saturday) Barry, Illeanna & Maria Barry, Rena Lewis & family, Sabrina Cooper & Family, Lisa Butler, Vangy, Peaches & Kimmie Barry & family, Janice Mather & Family, Dedrie Barry, Vana Roach, Shirleymae Albury, Katrina Mather; Numerous great-grand nieces and nephews including: Pascale Saunders,
Latisha Thompson, Rosebud Adderley & Family, Michella Barry, Melissa Major, Vandera, Gerrino & DeCarlo Saunders, Ishmael, Asa & Jordan Brown, Saunders, Cyprianna Grant & family, Mark Bowe, children of the late Warren Grant, Melissa Bethel, Carmille Saunders, Tiffany Dean, Sammeka Toussaint, Perry, Violet & Martin Grant, Karen Turnquest, Lisa Aranha & family, Cowayne & Lavardo Comarcho, Shavonne, Shevette, Sharonda Cox, Phillip, Ursula & Pharon Ferguson, Michael Carey & family; God Children: Sally Bowe, Terrecita Clarke, Anya Sawyer, Darel Higgs, Gaynell Higgs, Jaylyn Young, Dorvesta Thompson, Mitchell Bain; Special Friends including: Delma Sawyer, Rosebud Knowles (Nassau), Catherine Higgs, Flossie Bain, Sweetlin Higgs, Eleanor Cleare, Theresa Wilson, Doreen Albury; Other Relatives and Friends including: Thomasina Higgs, (Florida), Bishop Dudley Kelly, Bishop Samuel Higgs, children of the late Theophelus and Cynthia Stuart, Janice Mather & family, Anita Curry & Family, Percival (Summer) Johnson & Family, Penny Cleare, Madlyn Johnson & family, Nora & Tessie Albury, Margaret Grant, Birdie Neely & family, Kingdom Higgs, Linda Brennen & family, Elizabeth Higgs & Family, Emily Saunders & family, Ferris Higgs & Family, Dashiel, Harvey & Roy Roberts, Blanche Barry, Pat, Wendall & Louise Barry, Ms. Ruby Burrows, Julie Buchanan & family, Patricia Stanko of Pittsburgh, Anita Sloan & family of Canada, Pam Berry, Alma Canty & family Miami, Florida, Agnes Kemp & family Florida, Olivia Parkinson & family, Florida, Maida, Bernadine & Bernadette Higgs, The Barry family, Bluff Eleuthera, Annseton Barry, Franklyn Barry & family, Brenda Higgs & family, Joseph & Lola Saunders & family, Patsy Clarke & family, Mr. & Mrs. Joseph (Rocky) Saunders, Zoe Major, Gaylean Rolle & family, Hon. Howard (Rickey) Mackey & family, Jesilee Mackey & family, Mr. & Mrs. Eardley Johnson, Mr. & Mrs. Casper Johnson, Edith Cleare & family, Mack Johnson, Paulette Higgs, Mr. & Mrs. Philip Roberts & family, Jessie Romero, Marionette Cartwright & family, Eloise Knowles & family, Ena Saywer & family, Eleanor Barry & family, Mildred Roberts & Family, Carol Gilbert, Fannette Albury & family Roberts Family, children & grandchildren of the late Loise Sturrup, the Percentie family, Cleare family, Higgs family, Mr. & Mrs. Spooner Grant & family, Jane & Janet Sawyer, Mr. Gordon Carey & family, Donna Mortimer & family, Doreen Douglas, Josephine Justilien, members of St. John’s Anglican Church, Lighthouse Church of God, Wesley Methodist Church and Church of God of Prophecy Rev. Dr. Etienne Bowleg & Mrs. Cheryl Bowleg, and members of the Church of The Nativity (ICCEC), the communities of Harbour Island and the Bluff Eleuthera, neighbors of Bel-Air Estates, Nassau, the Progressive Liberal Party, staff of the Harbour Island Clinic, and many other relatives & friends too numerous to mention. Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at THE CHAPEL OF MEMORIES COMMONWEALTH FUNERAL HOME, INDEPENDENCE DRIVE Tuesday, June 9th, 2020 from 3:00p.m.6:00 p.m. Wednesday from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon and at the church in Harbour Island Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to service time.
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Funeral Service For Janitta Marie Saunders Mather, 80 affectionately called “Nana” of New Dunmore Subdivision, Harbour Island, Bahamas, who died on Thursday, March 5th, 2020 at her residence will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 10th, 2020 at Church Of God, Harbour Island. Bishop Samuel Higgs assisted by other ministers will officiate. Interment will follow in St. Catherine’s Cemetery, Harbour Island, Bahamas. Predeceased by son: Vincent Mather. Left to cherish her precious memories are her daughters: Faye (Brian) Sawyer and Glendena (Theotis) Barr; Sons: Melvin, Harrison Sr., Lester and Jeff Mather; Step-children: Diane Miller, Nadine and Desiree Kemp; Grandchildren: Beynett Sawyer, Theria Mather, Schacantalla Mather, Chakam Barr, Harrison Jr., Latia and Amber Barr; Great grand-children: Owen Mather and Chakam Barr Jr.; Adopted daughters: Karen Turnquest, Liz Mackey, Lageina Gibson and Nilda Beauchamp; Adopted son: Terrance Davis; Sisters: Margaret Grant, Wilma Bullard and Betty Davis; Brother: Edward Saunders Jr.; God-child: Damien Sawyer; Sister-in-law: Chloe Mather; Brothers-in-law: William Bullard and Bennet Mather; Nieces: Denise and Duke Davis, Sabrina and Kingsley, Allison and Ulrrick Mortimer, Violet Roberts, Alsonia Michel, Millicent and Ricardo Penn, Theodosia (Thea) and Shikara (Shanny) Rolle, Ivy Cleare, Cheryl Roberts, Jetlyn Bullard, Carolyn Mather, Melvina Davis and Hermanette Higgs; Nephews: Perry and Martin Grant, Nieve, Alvin, Richard and Tiawain Bullard, Dale and Tracey Davis, Frederick Higgs, Jeremy and Cleotis Davis, Lloyd Saunders, Seth Mather and Edsol Mather; Aunts: Evangelist Diana Culmer and Ruth Percentie; Great grand nieces and nephews: Karea Cassius, Christopher, Chumishka, Johnell, Schyonne, Raygein, Edward and Edneshia; Numerous grandnieces, nephews cousins: Delma Sawyer. Olivia Pedican,Stephene Pratt, Genevieve Saunders, Ferris Higgs, Patricia Lewis, Rosa, Dolly, The family of The Late Florine Major, Pastor Jeffery and Kathy Johnson, Peter Saunders, Unda and George B, Joann Carey, Romell Percentie, Sandy Stuart, Rodbey Cleare, Stuart Basil Davis, Freddie, Sidney, Junior, George and Basil Sturrup; Special Relatives: Honorable Rickey and Cindy Mackey and family, Jesilee Mackey and family, Herita Powell, Elder Philip and Felicia Roberts, Bishop Samuel and Betsy Higgs, Elizabeth Higgs, Sheila Saunders, Percival (Summer) Johnson, Anita Curry, Brenda Higgs, Portia Curry, Gilliam, Adrian and Mario Curry, Lona Major, Lona Culmer, Marionette Cartwright and family, Jennifer Cleare, Cheryl
Johnson, Patsy Clarke, Anamae Saunders, Paulette Higgs, Mr. & Mrs. Daphne Hepburn, Carol Stuart, Delores Hutchinson, Shammie Grant, Claudia Jean, Tremmie Morris, Mildred Roberts and family, Jose and Leona Roberts and family, Carol Gilbert, Caleb Major and family, Nora Albury, Renae Lewis, Oralee Thompson, Marcus Pinder and family, Owen James, Brice Barry and family, Branhilda Neely and family, Lashay Bullard, Shontae Bullard, Sasha Bullard, Edith Cleare, Emily Saunders, Paula Strachan, Mary Davis, Melissa Bethel and family, Brother Ben, Susan Cleare, Barry Swann Marishka Rollins, Edith Roberts, Ronnette and Elma Roberts and the community of Harbour Island, Eleuthera; Special Thanks: The Staff of The Harbour Island Clinic, Dr. Farrington, Nurse Singh, Nurse Banzuela, Nurse Thompson. Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at THE CHAPEL OF MEMORIESTHE NEW COMMONWEALTH FUNERAL HOME, INDEPENDENCE DRIVE Tuesday from 2:00 – 7:30 p.m. and at the church in Harbour Island on Wednesday from 9:00 a. m. to service time.
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Portia Veona Bethel Algreen, 52 a resident of Hatchet Bay, Eleuthera and formerly of The Current, Eleuthera, died at The Princess Margaret Hospital on Thursday, May 28th, 2020. Cherished memories are held by her husband: Charles Algreen Sr.; Children: Capri Isaacs, Charles Algreen Jr. and Breanna Algreen; Parents: Rev. Charles Bethel J.P. and Evangelist Violet Bethel; Brothers: Charles Jackie Bethel, Quinton Bethel and Mervin Bethel; Sisters: Elsaida Penn, Valerie Nortmann, Pastor Kimmerie King, Dixie; Calixte,Yvonia Kelly and Sonega Neely; Adopted brother: Glen Rolle; Grand-parents: Burdine and Georgina Bethel, Mervin and Ethel Johnson; Mother-in-law: Monica Algreen; Father-inlaw: Cloide Algreen; Sisters-in-law: Ingrid Bethel Stacy Bethel, Marilyn Symonette, Paula Dickson, Jeannie Wells and Debbie Algreen; Brothers-in-law: Clement Penn Sr., Robert Nortmann, Eduourd Calixte, Randolph Kelly, Frederick Neely and Edward Algreen; numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to THE NEW COMMONWEALTH HOME, and will be announced later.
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Funeral Service For Leo Maxford Jones, 63
Reverend Lillian Carey-Forbes, 81 affectionately called
“Tita”, “Mammy”, “Lilly” of High Rock, South Andros died at her residence on Tuesday, 26th May, 2020 at her residence.
a resident of# 3 Albacore Drive, Freeport and formerly of South Caicos, Turks and Caicos Islands will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 4th, 2020 at Invaders for Christ Family Center, Frobisher Drive, Freeport. Officiating will be Pastor Carolyn Cooper. Interment will follow at Grand Bahama Memorial Park #2 Frobisher Drive. Predeceased by his son: Quincy Jones. Left to cherish his memories are his daughters: Shantel Swann, Tamiko and Crystal Jones; son: Leonardo and Leo Jones; grandchildren: Autumn Jones, Byron and Darren Williams, Darrel and Domonique Dillette, Kymani Mullings, Leonardo Jr., Logan Jones, Alesha and Gabrielle Jones, Treshae Jones, Trinity Clarke, Kenniyah Williams, Jayden and Leah Jones; great grandchildren: Tishan Brice and Branay Williams; son-in-law: Delroy Swann; sisters: Annette Bethel and Dixie Jones; brothers: Arthur, Aston, Michael, Spence and Keith Jones; uncle: Reuben Romero; aunts: Louise Simmons, Mary Stovel and Minerva Jones; adopted daughters: Wandrea Rolle and Tina Mcphee along with a host of other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may pay their respects at Yager Funeral Home & Crematorium, Queen’s Highway on Wednesday from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. and at the church on Thursday from 9:00 a.m. until service time. Due to the Government’s Orders and related restrictions placed on Funeral Attendance as a result of the COVID-19 Global Pandemic, in keeping with the Governments Regulations of Thirty (30) Persons to any gathering, the family apologizes for any inconvenience caused”.
She survived by her 2 daughters: Malinda Pageot and Marylin Forbes; 7 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; 3 Sisters; numerous nieces and nephews, friends and Relatives. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
Dacksene Occley, 56 of Mollie Street died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Tuesday, 2nd June, 2020. He is predeceased by his Mother: Jolina Georges; Father: Lumeus Occley. He is survived by his Wife: Marie Denise Occley; Brother: Wilbert Occley; Sisters: Katly and Francina Occley; Children: Jameson Wilson, Wenley Chamise, Samantha; Step children: Shena, Kernise Whyly; Brothers-in-law: Michael Mackenson, Kevin Sony Bien-Aime, Sadner Smith, Jean Robert, Francis Lubin; Sister-in-law: Judith, Carline, Bonita, Danisha. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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Final Rites and Burial For Mr. Arizona McDonald Deveaux, 88
Death Notice For Mrs. Lolita Sands Gonzalez, 41
a resident of Romer Street, Fox Hill, will be held on Monday, June 8th, 2020, 10:00 am. at St. Agnes Anglican Church, Blue Hill Road. Officiating will be Archdeacon Keith Cartwright, assisted by other ministers and Interment at St. Agnes Church Cemetery.
died at The Princess Margaret Hospital on Wednesday, 3rd June, 2020. She is survived by her husband: Roberto Fernando Gonzalez; 2 Sons: Xavier and Lorenzo; 1 Daughter: Reanna Gonzalez; 2 brothers; 4 sisters; and a host of other relatives and Friends
The body will repose at the Chapel of the Saints Sweeting’s Colonial Mortuary and Crematorium, #84 Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later Blue Hill Road from 10.00 am on Friday until 4:00 date. pm and on Monday at the church from 9:00 am until service time.
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NOTICE Death Notices For Fabbiola Andrew Blanchard, 20 a resident of South Beach, Nassau, Bahamas died at The Princess Margaret Hospital on Friday, 29th May, 2020. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Rest On Funeral Chapel Limited and will be announced at a later date.
Selica Suffrand, 75 a resident of Lincoln Boulevard, Nassau Bahamas and formerly of Cap - Rouge Haiti died at his residence on Tuesday, 2nd June, 2020. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Rest On Funeral Chapel Limited and will be announced at a later date.
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A renewed focus on technology for re-elected Christians Council president BY JEFFARAH GIBSON TRIBUNE FEATURES WRITER JGIBSON@TRIBUNEMEDIA.NET
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S THE returning president of the Bahamas Christian Council, Bishop Delton Fernander, pictured, has made a commitment to assist churches with the integration of technology in their communications and outreach efforts. Communications technology has proven especially vital as local churches were forced to close their doors for
months due to the coronavirus pandemic. Those churches that did not previously prioritise technology integration struggled to connect with their parishioners during the lockdown. Bishop Fernander, who leads the flock at New Destiny Baptist Cathedral and has been delivering Sunday messages through live streams while also facilitating drive-in church services, said this is something he will encourage local churches to utiltise. “Times have been extremely hard for many Bahamians who are still grappling with the destruction left behind by killer storm Dorian and now the economic fallout from the coronavirus and the stringent measures used to diminish its spread across the globe,” he said. “One such measure was limiting church gatherings to ten persons, which meant that pastors and other church leaders had to use modern technology
to connect with their members and to spread the gospel. As we move forward, as president of the Bahamas Christian Council, it is my intent to assist and encourage the council and churches to effectively integrate technology into its routine communications and outreach efforts.” The Bahamas Christian Council held elections to fill the positions of its executive board on Tuesday. “I offered myself to serve in the position of president and was returned to that post unopposed once again. I want to extend my gratitude to the members of the council for the confidence they have placed in me to speak for the country’s Christian community at such a pivotal time in our history,” he said. Another item on Bishop Fernander’s agenda is strengthening the family unit in the Bahamas. “The book of Joshua 24:15 states, ‘And if it seem evil unto you to serve the Lord, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.’ In that vein, I intend to place intense focus on strengthening the family unit and their relationship with Christ. The family is the bedrock of our nation and should we succeed in its fortification we will simultaneously address some of our social ills.”
Bishop Fernander also intends to advocate strongly to ensure that whenever possible the nation pauses to collectively come together for a time of prayer. “Understanding that in order for our land to be healed, we must humble ourselves, pray, turn from our wicked ways and seek His face as stated in II Chronicles 7:14. If there were any time that we need the covering of a merciful Saviour over the affairs of the Bahamas it is now,” he said. “The work of the church in the Bahamas grows by the day with so many persons in need of assistance, and to know that the same God who brought us this far will surely bring us through again. I take very seriously the great need for people to feel the love of God through His servants and the directive for Christians to be the salt of the earth, as it says in the fifth chapter of the Book of Matthew. As churches reopen their doors, we must also open our minds to new ways of reaching people and fulfilling our mandate as followers of Christ.” Other newly elected officers of the council include first Vice President Pastor Mario Moxey, second Vice President Bishop Gregory Minnis, third Vice President Rev Carla Culmer, fourth Vice President Rev Gloria Ferguson, secretary Rev Dr Beverly Strachan, treasurer Rev Dr Ronald Campbell and administrator assistant Rev Dr Roslyn Astwood.
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Meditation Learning while teaching BY REV ANGELA C BOSFIELD PALACIOUS
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O BE intentional about Christian education is to search one’s soul for the meaning of what it is to a Christian and how this meaning should be shared. As a former primary school and Sunday school teacher, I know what it is to have knowledge and to be faced with the barriers of different levels of cognitive development, varying times of readiness, and confining curriculum. I know only too well the strengths and weaknesses of education, without the added complication of trying to teach what is beyond comprehension. Religious socialisation at home and in the church helps to create an environment for learning about faith, but it is not automatic. Something can still be missing, and that something cannot be inherited, bought, won or absorbed, as if by osmosis. The gift of new life is God’s gift, a personal gift, a sign of grace, which is offered to an individual to be developed within community. We who seek to educate others about the faith need to humble ourselves before God, asking to be channels of love and not stumbling blocks to faith. How did you come to faith? Who was a channel of love for you and who or what were stumbling blocks? The guiding principle of Christian education ought to be the transforming activity of God in Jesus Christ by the power of the Holy Spirit. In this way, we are all being educated by the divine teacher and subject to ongoing transformation. Obedience and faithfulness become key virtues after discernment, in order to hear and obey as we live life in the fourth dimension of the holy. The Holy Spirit is described in scripture as the advocate (counsellor) and the spirit of truth who instructs us about God’s will and purpose (John 14: 16-17, 26 NIV): “I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever - the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you. …“All this I have spoken while still with you. But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach
RELIGION you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you.” The other three dimensions of existence become transformed when we abide in the fourth dimension and live by faith. Our human nature is made more Christ-like by the presence of the Holy Spirit, and we are free to choose a Christian lifestyle which is compatible with this new nature. Within the Christian community this choice is nurtured and celebrated, and ongoing prayer continues to shape us, while expressing itself as loving service. We go out into the world to share the love of God and the vision of the kingdom contained in the Good News of the person and work of Jesus Christ. In this way, Christian education and Christian formation become two sides of the same coin. Are you living a deliberately Christian lifestyle? Are you being shaped by your prayer life? With what kind of loving service are you involved? In order for a child to learn to speak, there needs to a linguistic environment where conversations flow naturally with persons sharing and listening to the thoughts, ideas, opinions and feelings of others. For a child to speak about things relating to God in a language that captures Christian experience and belief, there needs to be an environment in which this occurs naturally. Faith is nurtured by concrete encounters with other witnesses of faith in an atmosphere of loving acceptance and gentle encouragement. How easily do you share your faith in, and personal experience of God? Are you comfortable praying out loud in an impromptu manner? The more we can teach as we learn, the better our children will be able to learn and then teach others. We have to lead by example. Bearing this in mind, we all have to remain aware of the powerful force of socialisation which promotes cultural rather that Christ-like norms: “Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.” (Romans 12: 1-2 NIV) This means that at times we will experience conflict, pain and rejection as Christians when we seek to please God first. This is the price to be paid by those who follow in the footsteps of Christ, in order that culture may be transformed gradually by the leavening presence of the Holy Spirit in the world. This is where the Christian community (koinonia) becomes a vital source of strength and comfort. We cannot experience this fellowship if we remain at home in order to worship alone all of the time. Once our weekend lockdowns
are over or it is safe for us to worship together as before, let us seek to learn together and teach each other what we learn from the Holy Spirit in our midst. The next generation needs to see faith in action at home, in the church, and
Thursday, June 4, 2020 ● PAGE 23 beyond all walls. • Rev Angela Palacious, a motivational speaker and author of several devotional books, is an Anglican priest. She may be contacted at 393-9000 or by e-mail atangelapalacious@gmail.com.
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HE GodSent Muzic group is hosting a live show on Facebook this Friday which they hope will give people a chance to stand together as brothers and sisters to worship God and give Him praise. “It will also give people an opportunity to forget about the cares of the world and to leave them at the feet of Jesus. I feel extremely good to see this vision God has given me coming together as my aim is to make God proud and ensure He receives all of the glory from this,” said Maurice “DJ Godson” Fawkes, founder of GodSent Muzic. The virtual event, “Before the Throne: Up Close & Personal,” will kick off at 8pm on Godsent Muzic’s Facebook page. It will feature performances by artists under the organisation’s management, including Latisha Sweeting, Akeem Gardiner, Oslien Jadorte, DJ G-Yo, Cara T Newton, Shemeka Gray, Discyple, and Minister Godartiste from Jamaica, as well as DJ Godson himself. There will also be a special surprise by international artist Sherwin Gardiner from Trinidad, a veteran gospel singer. “This live event is designed for us to go before the throne with worship, praise, adoration and repentance; to minister to persons and expand God’s kingdom. At the beginning part of the lockdown I was very silent and took a lot of time just to reflect on what God was saying. I also used the time to build my relationship with God. During that time is when the mandate came to me to do a live event to minister to the hearts of persons who feel like giving up, or to those who feel the weight of the world on their shoulders due to losing a job, being laid off, depression or even sickness,” said DJ Godson. He said everyone who chose to be a part of the event is doing their part to make it all come together by opening up their personal worship experience to the public. DJ Godson said they all feel really good to be doing the work of the Lord. “I am looking for persons to be inspired and encouraged; to have a worship and a personal encounter with God at the end of the night,” said Oslien Jadorte. Latisha Sweeting added: “I am looking forward to the viewers to experience God through worship in a way that they never experienced Him before. Many of them are worn out, some are discouraged and some have already given up. But we come with hope; for the spirit of heaviness put on the garment of praise. When we the artists release the sound, I believe that God’s power will fall and the viewers will be compelled to worship God. They will be restored in Jesus’ name.” DJ Godson said those who miss this
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Friday’s show will have a chance to watch it after it has aired, on the TV station Tempo on Friday, June 12, at 8 pm “ This is major, as the rest of the world will be able to see some of our very own Bahamian artists minister Bahamian style along with the artists we have from
Jamaica,” he said. “Moving forward digitally, we have Cara T Newton’s brand new album ‘Faith Move’; Latisha Sweeting’s single ‘Jesus Rocks’; Akeem Gardiner’s single ‘I Believe In You’, Oslien Jadorte and GOM Worship’s ‘Kingdom Medley’,
and DJ G-Yo’s music, all available for purchase now on all major digital platforms. We also have Shemeka Gray’s new video ‘Holy Is Our God’ available to view on YouTube. I am also working on ‘Da Crazy Praise Mix Tape Volume 3’,” said DJ Godson.