06292023 OBITUARIES

Thursday, June 29, 2023

Death Notice

FREDERICK A. LORD, 80

of Olean New York and formerly of Nassau, Bahamas, died at his residence on Tuesday June 20, 2023.

He is survived by his wife, Gloria Lord; Daughter, Valencia (Matthew) Doyle of Harriman N.Y.; Son, Frederick A. Lord Jr. of Rochester N.Y.

Six siblings, Dr. Earl (Cheryl) Cash, James (Cecelia) Rahming, Eugene (Barbara) Daniels Jr., Jane Daniels, Laurie (Harry) Robinson and Lawrence (Sharon) Daniels.

Numerous nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.

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

Death Notices For Matriarch Rebecca Ulamae Scott, 76

a resident of Morgan’s Bluff, North Andros, Bahamas died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Friday, 23rd June, 2023.

She is survived by her children and grandchildren: Dan Scott Sr. (Ashley), Corrie Scott, Shanda Richardson (Kendal), Tina Burrows (Devon); grandchildren: Dan Scott Jr., Tishan, Lacardio, Corrie Scott Jr., Caleb, Tishon, Da’nea, Daniel, Dantae, Ashlynn and Khari; sisters and brothers: Shirley, Loxley, Leslie, Marina, Whitmore, Vantloc, Kevin, Evadnie, Alvara, Bobby, Yvonne and Barbara and other Relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Mr. Iliotes Calixte, 62

of Jerome and Campbell Avenue died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Monday, 19th June, 2023.

Left to cherish his precious memories are his wife: Rosette Calixte; children: Rosena

Calixte, Anna Calixte, Ilioner

Calixte and Kevinson Calixte; brother: Yady Calixte; sister: Mirielle Calixte and other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Death Notice for Elron Charles Edgar Johnson, 17 affectionately called “Ellie”

of Lipton Court, Kemp Road, died on Thursday, June 15th, 2023.

He is survived by his loving Mother: Ralinda Johnson; Father: Ashley Johnson; Stepfather: Sheldon Lynes; Sisters: Kasanisha King, Annarique Lightbourne, Ashanique Johnson; Brothers: Rashando and Rakemio King; Grandmothers: Annamae Lightbourne & Debra Murphy; Grandfather: Jacob Lightbourne; Great Grand mother: Kathleen Mckenzie; Aunts: Maranda

Martin, Jacovia & Jakemia Lightbourne, Natasha Brown & Nerkysha Johnson; Uncles: Ferdinand Lightbourne and Terrell Johnson; Numerous Nieces, Nephews, Brothers-in-law, Cousins, Grandaunts and a host of others who will be listed at a later date.

Funeral Arrangemets have been entrusted to Cornish Memorial Mortuary located #41 Tonique WilliamsDarling Highway

Funeral Service for

ANDREW ALEXANDER SHERMAN-YOUNG, 39

and Miracle Life Global Outreach Ministries; relatives and friends 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 30th, 2023, from 11:00a.m to 6:00p.m.

Due to current Government regulations in respect of Covid-19, masks and social distancing are required and will be strictly enforced.

of #27 Knight’s Court, High Tree Estates, will be held on Saturday, July 1st, 2023, at 10:00a.m. at Faith United Baptist Church, Off Baillou Hill Road South, Nassau, The Bahamas. Officiant will be Rev. Dr. William Thompson, Assisted by Other Ministers of the Gospel. Interment will follow at Southern Cemetery, Cowpen and Spikenard Road.

He is predeceased by his mother: Sylvia Sherman-Young.

He is survived by his father: Robert Sherman-Young; Stepmother: Adena Sherman-Young; Grandmothers: Rose Sherman-Dames and Carol Young; Sisters: Debbie (Michael) Clarke and Latasha (Tom) Bynham of England, Robin Sherman-Young of U.S.A, Winsilette (Christopher) Nixon, Winsinique (Teraughn) Woodside, Windera (Travis) Edgecombe, Winsdesha Sutherland, and Wintonesh ShermanYoung; Brothers: Michael (Jo) and Dean (Julie) Atkinson of England, Daniel Sherman-Young of England, Robert (Sasha) Sherman Young Jr. of U.S.A and Lawinston Sutherland; Uncles: Ronnie Gosling of England, Michael, Raymond, and Larry (Jewel) Sawyer Brendley (Cassandra), Bernard (Kyosen) and Jeffery Young; Aunts: Cindy Edwards Roberts and Erica (Tyrone) Francis; Nieces: Georgeanne Rolle, PoppyMai, Hannah, Sophie, and Rosie Atkinson, Madison Sherman-Young, Richan Nixon, Taniyah and Tianna Edgecombe and Terrhae Woodside; Nephews: Stanley and Kaden Sherman-Young, Kaiden Clarke, Richaun, and Christian Nixon, Torianno Johnson and Teraughn Woodside Jr.; Grandnephews: Ardante Rolle and Brayden Moore; Cousins: Tamica (Brian), Samantha, Candiece, Andretti (Cheryse), Rashive (Willicea), Chevy, Serissa (Georgino), Tyrone Jr., Caché (Nicholas), Tiffany, Michael, Gabriel, Alexis, Brendley Jr., Brenae, Kevin, Micharl Jr, Rayvonne, Delano, and Racquel, the Sherman family, Young family, Sawyer Family, Gibbons Family, Kelly family, Reverend Dr. William Thompson and the Faith United Missionary Baptist Church, the High Tree Estates community, Apostle Cleon and Pastor Cynara Munroe

Death Notice for NATHANIEL ALEXANDER MORTIMER, 48

of Knowles Drive, Nassau, Bahamas, died at Princess Margaret Hospital on June 23rd, 2023.

He is survived by his Mother: Sheena Mortimer; Father: John Scott; Sons: Delando, Deangelo, Nathaniel Jr., and Zhivago; Daughters: D’andranique, Nakia and Payton; Sisters: Vernique, Philippa, Natasha, Lakeisha, Rita and Shirley; Brothers: Shaune and Lincoln; Grand mother: Ethelyn Mortimer; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Sean D. Pratt-L.F.D&E C.E.O

Funeral Service For Death Notices For

Beryl Aramintha Knowles, 72

of 294 Jackson Avenue, Lansdowne, Pennsylvania and formerly off Nassau, New Providence will be held on Saturday, July 1st, 2023, 11:00 a.m. at Believers’ Gospel Chapel, Prince Charles Drive & Trinidad Avenue. Officiating will be Pastor Roderick Y. Rolle assisted by other ministers of the gospel. Interment will follow in Lakeview Memorial Gardens, John F. Kennedy Drive & Gladstone Road.

Beryl was predeceased in death by her parents: Ruel W. Knowles and LaGloria (Bowe) Knowles both from Simms, Long Island; sister: Marion G. Knowles.

She is survived by her children: Reese (Attiyah) Blair and Khia Smith; two grandchildren: Nevaeh Sands and Kennyon Mackey Jr.; brothers: Cyril “Butch” Knowles, Peter (Barbra) Knowles, Andrew (Brenda) Knowles and Michael Knowles; sister: Marcia Knowles of Philadelphia; nieces: Tamara, Monique, Raquel, Anissa, Kimberly, Kimiko, Kimnil, Angelee and Anderia Knowles, Dr. Anitra Cerese James of Philadelphia, Mileah Knowles, Carla Wallace, Katherine Lockhart, Sherill Campbell of Houston Texas and Rolanda Knowles; nephews: Brian Wallace, Teshonn Lockhart, Tunji Campbell, Kimaly, Kimyardo, Kimmar and Keron Knowles and Thomas James of Philadelphia; grandnieces and nephews: Brian, Bryson Wallace, Darien, Mashona, Rashad Josiah Lockhart, Ol’Tunji Campbell, Devin Allen, Terrance Knowles, Namari Knowles, Jerai Brennen, Kai Wiggan, Reign Southerland, Anneli Frank, Kimiah Knowles, Dior Taylor; uncles and aunts: Ernest & Rev. Edris Bowe, David ‘Sugar Kid’ Bowe, Joseph & Rosalie Bowe, Inguerita Bowe, EJ & Bernice Bowe, Fredrick & Melaine Bowe, Victor ‘Willie’ Knowles, Barbara, Roselda, Idella Knowles, Petrona and Viola Bowe; other relatives and friends: Jane Culmer & Family, Knowles, Pratts, Adderleys, Taylors, Simms, Cash, Smiths, Glintons and Pinder Families of Long Island. Bowe, Gray, Dorsette, Styles and Bullard families of Exuma, Annmae Smith, Malachi Knowles of Long Island and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.

Proverbs Chapter 31 verse 10: “Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies”.

Viewing will be held in the Serenity Suite of Restview Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium Limited, Robinson and Soldier Roads on Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and again at the church on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until service time.

of Iguana Way, Carmichael Road died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Sunday, June 25th, 2023.

He is survived by his wife: Michelle Pinnock; sons: Ernest Pinnock Jr. & Levan Pinnock; daughters: Michelle Pinnock & Ernestine Pinnock; sisters: Roselyn Armbrister, Betty Charlton & Norma Stubbs; 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.

Samantha Camille Bannister, 53

of #32 Hillview Drive died in Fort Lauderdale on Wednesday, June 21st, 2023.

She is survived by her father: Fr. Rodney Burrows; step mother: Barbara Burrows; son: Schamal Forbes; daughter: Lennique Bannister; sister: Valarie Wallace; niece: Hillary Wallace; nephew: Tyler Wallace; 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.

Ernest Leon Pinnock Sr., 68

Funeral Services For

Ms. Shantell Deniece Laing, 48

of #163 Watkins Lane, Freeport, Grand Bahama will be held on Saturday, July 1st, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Emmanuel Baptist Church, High Rock, Grand Bahama. Officiating will be Pastor Harrison Pinder assisted by other Ministers of the Gospel. Interment will follow at High Rock Public Cemetery, High Rock, Grand Bahama.

Shantell will be sadly be missed by her father: Gregory Laing Sr.; brothers: Garth, Gregory Jr., D’Andrew Laing and Kevin Roberts (adopted brother); sister: Khalilah Laing; sister-in-law: Erika Laing; nephews: Vernon Porter, Garth Jr., Gregory III and Jaden Laing; nieces: Diontilla and Hannah Laing; grandfather: Austin Roberts and wife Jennifer Roberts; grandmother: Minister Cleola Cooper; uncles: Howard, Cruiz, Corderro Roberts, Leon Munnings, Vincent Mott, Cleveland Cooper Eric Cooper, Neil and Lenny, Kendal Abraham and Alan Cooper; aunts: Cleo Bunn (Nashville, North Carolina), Mavis Munnings, Otterine Mott, Karen Truman, Lisa, Kevamae and Mia Roberts, Brenda, Liz, Attorney Joyce Bowe and Ricardo Bowe, Millie, Pastor Jake Cooper and Edna, Silvia Cooper; spiritual mother: Mother Inez Pinder; adopted sister: Jennifer; god mother: Christine Greene; and a host of other Relatives and Friends including: Pastor Harrison and Rosie Pinder, Lunette McIntosh, Betty Roberts, Evelyn McIntosh, Eunice Pinder, children and grandchildren of Cleo Bunn, Freeport Holiness Church including Brother Taylor, Brother Velock Johnson and family, Sister Rosemary Roberts, Sister Lovely, Brother Glenn and Sister Christine Higgs and family, Margo and Brian (Canada), children and grandchildren of Myrtle Roberts, children, grandchildren of Lorrianna Newman, children and grandchildren of Margaret Burrows, children and grandchildren of Geleta Knowles, children and grandchildren of Betty Roberts, children and grandchildren of Sylvanus Roberts, children and grandchildren of Zephaniah Roberts, children and grandchildren of the late Garnet Roberts, children and grandchildren of Alonzo Roberts, children and grandchildren of Samuel Roberts, Otis Carey and family, children and grandchildren of Frazier Roberts, children and grandchildren of Mavis Munnings, children and grandchildren of Austin Roberts, children and grandchildren of Otterine, children and grandchildren of Lisa, children and grandchildren of Rose Gibson, Ronnie and Marilyn Laing, Pastor Cecil Kemp, Bishop Clifton and Pastor Carolyn Cooper, Bishop Rudy Roberts and family, Pastor Henry Cooper and family, Staff at Bahamas Taxi Union, Nurse Rolle, Surgical and Diah Ward Staff, The Whole Man Christian Center, Pastor Rudy Roberts, Invaders for Christ, Mrs. Remelda Martin, Hon. Kwasi Thompson, Member of Parliament East End Grand Bahama, Pastor Jasmine Darius (former Senator), Ms. Joyce Caffy Rolle, Mr. Bootle and family, Paula and Robert Pinder, Jan and Lynn Cooper, Cordella Mackey, Bernan and family, Rosalee and Veltra, Ronnie and Marilyn Laing, Erma Laing and family, New Emmanuel Baptist High Rock and Pastor Pinder, Freetown Church, Mather Town High Rock, Icelyn

Laing, Uncle Abraham, Leona Laing, Lovette Forbes and family, Shekinah Ministries, Wildgoose and Saunders families, Thericita Jones, Enamae Pinder, Bernea at Watkins Lane, Lane friends, children of Bishop Roberts, children and grandchildren of Bruce Roberts, Alan Roberts and family, Karen Moss, Delia Delancy, Jennifer Barnabie, Member of Parliament for Marco City and leader of the FNM, Hon. Michael Pintard, Mrs. Mary Russell, Chairman Pineridge Association, Executives and team, Mr. and Mrs. Ivan PJ Deveaux Esq, JP, Dr. Hubert Minnis, former Prime Minister, Hon. Iram Lewis M.P, Vernett Munnings, Sylvia Major, Preston Cooper and family, Rufus Cooper and family, Pastor Pedyson Balliou and family, Laura Laing, Ishmael Laing, Mader family, Cooper family, Hield family, Pinder family, Rolle family, Carey family, Thomas family, Smith family, Bevans, McIntosh family, Russell family, Theresa Pinder, Odetta Cooper and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention but too important to forget.

Viewing will be held in the “Celestial Suite” at Restview Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium Limited, #11-A Coral Road, Freeport, Grand Bahama on Friday June 30th, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and on Saturday at the Church in High Rock from 9:30 a.m. until Service Time.

Mr. Edney Burrows, 59

of #5 Sargeant Major Road, Freeport, Grand Bahama will be held on Saturday, July 1st, 2023, 1:00 p.m. at The Chapel at Restview Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium Limited, #11-A Coral Road, Freeport, Grand Bahama. Officiating will be Brother Eldridge Burrows. Cremation will follow.

Precious memories will linger in the hearts of his loving and devoted daughters: Erica Culmer and Racquel Tillery; sons-in-law: André Culmer and Andrew Tillery; grandchildren: Keziah Curtis and Andrew Tillery Jr.; sisters: Olga Saunders and Maedon Burrows; brothers: Lennox Burrows, Eldridge Burrows, and Wilfred Burrows Sr.; sister-in-law: Georgiann Burrows; nieces: Tina Johnson-Patton, Cindy BurrowsMiguelgorry, Keva Smith, Serena Burrows, Linnesha Burrows, Linese Burrows and Lynette Burrows; nephews: Antonio Burrows, Devon Burrows, Wilfred Burrows Jr., Delano Smith, Decarlo Smith and Ricardo Culmer; grandnieces: Kentia Nottage, Dwanayzia Patton, Jasmine Roberts, Bella Miguelgorry; grandnephews: Giovanni Roberts, Dwayne Patton Jr., Rhenado Forbes Jr. and Brice Miguelgorry; special friend: Krystle Laing and a host of other relatives and friends.

Viewing will be held in the “Serenity Suite” at Restview Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium Limited, #11- A Coral Road, Freeport, Grand Bahama on Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and at the Chapel on Saturday from 11:30 a.m. until Service Time.

Death Notice For

The Gilcud Family announces the passing of their beloved Eloise Louise Gilcud, 52 of #17 Bozine Town who transitioned on Thursday, June 22nd, 2023 at Doctor’s Hospital.

Eloise is survived by her Son: Kenrico Lockhart

Mother: Myrthlyn Gilcud

Special friend: Dion Darling

Sisters: Rosetta Brennen, Judy Strachan, Elaine Wilchcombe, Glenda Gilcud, Karen Gilcud, Nicola Ingraham, and Anishka

Brothers: Leroy “Alfred” L. Miller, and Lavardo Gilcud

Aunt: Alma Rolle

Uncle: Emmanuel Rolle

Brothers & Sisters-in-law: Jackson Brennen, Sterling Strachan, Christopher Wilchcombe Sr., Charlene Miller and Masie Miller.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Death Notice For

Mr. Wilfred and Paulette Johnson announces the passing of their daughter,

Kesha Tanya Johnson, 42

of Stanyard Creek, Andros. Kesha transitioned quietly at home on Sunday, June 25th, 2023.

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The Rolle Family announces the passing of Mrs. Tanya Shonell Rolle-Woodside, 43 of #82 Barbados Street, Golden Gates 2. Tanya passed away on Wednesday, June 28th, at 5:00am at Home.

Loving she will be remembered by her parents.

Cherished memories will forever linger in the heart of her Sister: Latoya Johnson

Brothers: Desmond and Wilfredo Johnson

7 Aunts: Grace Munnings, Andrea Thompson, Coralee Bodie, Ellearse Burrows, Michelle Peterson, Elsene Thompson, and Valana Johnson.

4 Uncles: Trevor and Kenneth Johnson, Anthony and Lenard Bailey

And a host of relatives and the Stanyard Creek community.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Clarke’s Funeral Home & Crematorium

She is survived by her Husband: Steven Woodside

Her memories will forever live in the hearts of her Children: Montisha McPhee, Stevanya and Steveah Woodside.

Mourning the loss are her surviving Brothers: Tyrone and Dwayne Rolle

Nieces: Michaela Roker, Vanisha, Kiera, Gabrielle and Zaria Rolle

Nephews: Keith, Renaldo, Rashad, Raymond and Jerad Rolle.

Aunts: Elva Nairn, Lois and Katymae McKenzie

Uncles: John and Prince Stubbs, Clayton, Dan, Preston and Garbo McKenzie.

Grand Aunt: Betty Rolle-Paul

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Clarke’s Funeral Home & Crematorium.

Funeral Services For

Chloetilda Elizabeth Knowles, 80 affectionately called ‘Chloe’

of Woodland Road, New Providence and Clarence Town, Long Island who died on Monday, June 19, 2023 will be held at St. John’s Anglican Church, Buckley’s, Long Island on Saturday, July 1, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Venerable Archdeacon Keith N. Cartwright. Interment will follow in St. John’s Anglican Church Cemetery, Buckley’s, Long Island.

She was predeceased by her husband of 50 years: Bert; parents: William and Pearline Carroll; sisters: Rosabel Sawyer and Rosalie Adderley; brothers: Charles and Samuel Carroll.

Left to cherish her memories are her daughter: Muriel Knowles-Cartwright; sons: Bernard, Barry and Benjamin Knowles; son-in-law: Norman Cartwright Sr.; granddaughters: Dr. Justine Knowles-McSweeney and Rebecca Parotti; grandsons: Joshua & Jalen Knowles, Norman Jr. & Nash Cartwright; great grandson: K. London McSweeney; grandsons-in-law: Keith McSweeney Jr. & William Parotti; sisters: Frederica Carroll & Mary Carroll-Johnson; brothers: William, Peter & Paul Carroll Sr.; sisters-in-law: Marina, Patrice & Sandy Carroll, Leticia Hernandez-Carroll, Ivy & Madeline Cartwright, Gloria Pratt, Eva & Cecelia Knowles; brother-in-law: Rupert Knowles Jr.; aunt: Carolyn Adderley; aunts-in-law: Isabell & Alma Knowles; nieces: Christine Smith, Rosalie Hanna, Erika Adderley-Robinson, Torkel Lockhart, Pearline & Carron Ellis, Lyric Anderson, Gail Sawyer, Anita Turnquest, Darchelle, Alexandra, Kathryn & Krystal Johnson, Paulina, Pershara & Perica Carroll, Yvonne Major, Samantha, Arie, Marilyn, Mariana & Amanda Carroll, Christle Carroll-Johnson, Nancy, Judy, La-Sandra & Beverly Knowles, Petrina Cartwright, Rosemary Brown, Anna Zervos, Sabrina Mackey, Dr. Rosan Knowles-McPhee & Deandra Lunn; nephews: Woodley, Sergio, Samuel Jr., Chris, Maxwell, Dr. Tamal, Robyn, Ryan & Paul Carroll Jr., Andrew, Ambrose & Anthony Adderley, Craig Sawyer, Elbert Ellis, Anthony “Tony”, Edsel, Emile, Cameron & Jessie Knowles, Theron “Teddy”, Alex & Christopher Pratt, Colin & Roger Cartwright; numerous other relatives & friends: Amarylis Knowles & Family, Ingrid Knowles, Julie Knowles, Amanda Martinez, Desiree Dwyer & Family, Kendisha Miller, Aisjon Hawkins, Rony & Angelet Alfred, Michelle Brady, Milya Yallop, Elaine Bannister, Dossiemae Rolle & Family, Dewitt Hunt, Pat Musgrove, Brooks Miller, Tyrone Cooper, Solomon & Deanne Robinson, Sylvester Burrows, Lauren, Sue, Lindy, Wesley, Earl, Cora, Mark, Neil, Ian, David, Don, Stephan, Jude, Scott, Nelson & Kate Knowles, Colleen McKinney, Crystal Cartwright, Dale Morley, Lynn Marcello, Perpetua Roberts, Maris Thompson & Daphane Burrows. Kevin Knowles & Family, Greg & Olivia Cottis, Charlotta Rahming & Family, Dellarese Mortimer-Hinsey, Alice Mortimer, Erica & Patrick Gardener, Robert Taylor, Timothy Darville, Vernal ‘Okra’ Taylor, Annie Minnis, Rachel & Chris Knowles, Zoe Cartwright, Jeannette, Claudette and Domonique Knowles, Madeline Smalley, Dawn Simmons, Barbara Turnquest, Terecita Major, Joycelyn Ferguson, Frederica

Cartwright, Claudius Burrows, Hazel Lightbourne, Beatrice Burrows, Melvina Major, Eulie Scott, Raymond, Ignatius & Johnathan Carroll, Rodney & Charles Adderley, Cassandra Adderley-Pert, Brenda Samuels, Ivy Burrows, Greta Adderley, Bethsheba Algreen, George, Claudette, David & Leslie Darville, Amos & Stella McPhee, Eldridge McPhee and the holiday crew, Dr. Fredrick Smith, Cleophas & Dawn Burrows, Tony Carey, Kevin Dean, Glenroy Burrows, Robert Taylor, Duncan Love & Family, Godwin Butler, The Carroll Family, The Knowles Family, The Burrows Family, The McPhee Family, staff of Winter Haven Inn, Rowdy Boys Bar and Grill & Rowdy Boys’ Construction, Dr. Lightbourne & staff at David Simms Memorial Clinic.

Viewing will be held at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Clarence Town, Long Island on Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and on Saturday at St. John’s Anglican Church Buckley’s, Long Island from 10:00 a.m. to service time.

In lieu of flowers, kindly donate to the Long Island Cancer Society, Scotiabank Main Branch #70045 and account #852484

Arrangements by Vaughn O. Jones Memorial Center, Mount Royal Ave. & Talbot St., Nassau, N.P., The Bahamas.

John Alexander Minus, 57

a resident of Abraham Street, Kemp Road who died on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 will be held on (TODAY) Thursday, June 29, 2023, 10:00 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, West Street North. Officiating will be Father Glen C. Nixon assisted by Mr. Francis Richardson. Interment will follow in Western Cemetery, Nassau Street.

He is survived by his daughter: John-Dell Minus; brothers: Lawrence (Andrea) Minus, Chief Supt. Christopher Minus (Portia) Minus, Scotty Minus, Keith Minus, Paul Francois, Ezekiel (Shandrea) Francios; aunt: Ruth MinusDarbouze; best friend: Dwight Marshall aka “DOC”; nephews: Shannon Francios; Paul Francios Jr. and Christopher Minus Jr.; nieces: Kristian Minus, Latoya Minus, Danielle Minus, Jasmine Francios and Tronia Minus; grand nieces: Maya Francios; cousins: Dorothy Johnson and Family, Patrice Jones and Family, Donna Fisher and Family, Bradbury Johnson and Family, Brigette Outten and Family, Cpl. 1811 Stephan Joseph-Johnson and Family, Marlene Minus and Family, Darcy Louis and Family, ASP Freya Emmanuel and Family, Alexis and Alex Darbouze, Monique Dauphin and Family, Dickens McHardy and Family, Almetta Brooke’s and family; other relatives and friends including: Danielle Bethel, Vandesha Bethel. Shaton Bethel Walternique Black, Mariah Sargent, Rickeno Culmer, The Fort Fincastle Community, The Mason Addition Community, The Benjamins and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.

Funeral Services For

Delores Rebecca Taylor, 95

of Hard Bargain, Long Island who died on June 3, 2023 will be held at Our Lady Of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, Hamilton’s, Long Island on Saturday, July 1, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Fr. Reginald Demeritte assisted by Catechist Paul Cartwright. Interment will follow in Holy Trinity Catholic Church Cemetery, Taits, Long Island,

Left to cherish her memory are her sons: Curtis Cartwright (Rosemarie), Ivan Taylor (Ettajean), Gregory & Joseph Taylor; daughters: Patricia & Lillian Taylor, Agatha Miller (Edward), Naomi Gordon (step daughter); grandchildren: Oscar & Dwayne Taylor, Shenifer & Shorn Rolle, Deandra & Marcus Hutcherson, Sherice & Ricardo Adderley, Ebony & Sven Aelterman, Leonardo Cartwright, Matthew Taylor Jr., Shivante Dean, Marcus Miller, Brianique Capron, Shania Agaro, Te’Shann & Te’Aundra Taylor, Therio Sands, Monique Taylor, Latoya Carty, Kirk & Lakisha Gordan; great grandchildren: Oshawn, Ranae, Tanae & Tamia Taylor, Shiloh Adderley, Zahkiya Lafleur, Mariah Hucheson, Dudley Lightbourn III, Vanya Cartwight, Rashawn Rolle, Dior Bain, Brayden Saunders, Tyshawn Cedant, Treasure, Tatiana, Phantasia, Tyrique, Tyrese & Shylar Gordon, Shamar Carty, Dominique Swain, Sofia & Edward Aelterman, Leonardo Miller-Cartwright; nephews: Albury Hanna (Ruth), Winston Hanna (Doreen), William Taylor, Carlton, Andre, Tracy, Eddison, Falcon, Rueben & Abraham Major, Winston Hanna Jr., Kiris Roxbury; nieces: Sybil Darville, Earlise Roberts, Mildred Taylor, Bernadette Cartwright (Carlos), Mable Williams, Leonie Lockhart, Ivy Poitier, Anna Bethell, Mildred, Sylvia & Donna Hamilton, Keva Major, Joy Saunders (Bernard) Kelsey Roxbury (Kelsey), Althea Hall, Vernita Carroll (Raymond), Rosalie Taylor-Williams Cheryl Major, Lucy Hunt, Helen Ellis, Pearlene Moxey, Bradnicka Rolle, Lashan Saunders, Aubrica Williams, Kelrisha Roxbury; special friends including: Vernita Taylor, Inez Major, Cassandra & Patricia Dean, Frank Dean, Sharon Cartwright, Agnes Saunders, Maria Cartwright (May), Mary McIntosh, Claudius Burrows and sisters, Virgil Cartwright and brothers, Lakeisha Lloyd, Stanlika Taylor, Bishop Lowe, Cecilia Munroe, and Merrill Adderley; Other family and friends; Dianna Darville, Paul Cartwright and sisters, Hasting Taylor, Colette Pratt, Dudley Lightbourne II and family, Curlene Adderley and family, Hensley Brooks, Cecil Dean, Maria Nixon, Elsie Burrows, the Majors, the Burrows, the Cartwrights, the Deans, the Martinboroughs, the Taylors, the staff off Deadman’s Cay Health Centre & the entire Long Island Community; many others too numerous to mention.

Viewing will be held in the Legacy Suite of Vaughn O. Jones Memorial Center, Mount Royal Avenue & Talbot Street on (TODAY) Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Our Lady Of Mount Carmel, Hamilton’s, Long Island on Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to service time.

Geneva Geraldine Cartwright, 94

of Cartwright’s, Long Island who died on Sunday, June 18, 2023 will be held at St. John’s Anglican Church, Buckley’s, Long Island on Saturday, July 1, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. Officiating will be Venerable Archdeacon Keith N. Cartwright. Interment will follow in St. John’s Anglican Church Cemetery, Buckley’s, Long Island.

She was preceded into death by her loving husband: George Washington (Joe) Cartwright.

Left to cherish her memories are her children & spouses: Kathleen, Monzell (Shan), Paul, George “Chinese” (Frederica), Jacquelyn Cartwright, Sheila (Jerome) Knowles, Anthony “Andrew” (Monette) and Patricia “Shell” (Reginald) Smith; grandchildren: Monique, Judy (Derek), Frederico, Sophia, Jason, Sabrina, De’Anthony, Shannon (Kemona), Nicholas, Neil (Jod-Ann) Lowree (Daynan), Lowrett (Anthony), Deyar, Ruvania, Brittany (Anthony), Brandon (Deandra), Anthony Jr. (Charisma), Anthonesha and Regina; great grandchildren: Drew, Macy (Adam), Darcy, Kathia, Isabella, Craig, Leighton, Soleil, Anai, Aria, Caelab, David, Legend, Adalyn, Averie, Elowen, Easton, Azariah and Amariah; great great grandchildren: Elena and Abel; brothers: Emerson and Edgar “Timer” Burrows; sister: Alma Knowles; sisters-in-law: Theresa “Duffy” Burrows, Madeline Farrington, Pearl and Ivy Cartwright; nephews: Peter, Matthew, Eric, Randy, Brian, Lester, Ricky, Gary, Ronnie, Sylvester, Christopher, Damian, Edison, Allan, Everette, Wesley, Lennox, Daniel, Shane, Donovan, Denver, Godfrey, Shawn, Randy, Mark, Pedro, Colin, Peter, Larry, Leo, Nolly, Nevin, Jason; nieces: Cassandra, Maxine, Shirley, Gail, Patty, Gwen, Irene, Esther, Josephine, Angie, Wynette, Rosemary, Stacy, Karen, Patsy, Sharon, Fiona, Sandy, Barbara, Mizpah, Debbie, Maria, Therese, June, Rose, Ruth, Elease, Gail, Tina, Darlene, Salandra, Prudence, Hermia, Mary, Lasandra and Beverly; other friends and relatives including Rio, Rick, Linda Turnquest-Cartwright, Lisa Albury, Nanda, Elvis, Eugene, Judith, Robert, Jeann, Bernadette, Anishka, Felina, Father Smith, Dr. Lightbourn and the staff at Deadman’s Cay Health Centre and the Cartwright’s and Deadman’s Cay communities.

Viewing will be held at St. John’s Anglican Church, Buckley’s, Long Island on Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 2:00 p.m. until service time.

Arrangements by Vaughn O. Jones Memorial Center, Mount Royal Ave. & Talbot St., Nassau, N.P., The Bahamas.

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Lorraine Joseph Evans, 57

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a resident of Catherine Street, Mt. Tabor died on Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at Princess Margaret Hospital.

She is survived by her husband: Patrick Evans; daughter: Nykia (Samuel) Rodgers; step daughter: Latoya McKinney; step sons: Patrick Jr, and Raymond Evans; father-in-law: Arlington Evans; grandchildren: Denari and Seraya, Patrick III; sisters: Elechiemae, Joyce, Jasmine, Janice, Joycelyn, Sandra, Theresa; brothers: Edney (Caroline) Dwayne, Douglas, Wilfred, Jerome and Jackson and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Mt. Ro}"al Aveue & Talbot Steet, Telephone: 603-0546

a resident of #10 St. Lucia Road, New Providence, Bahamas died at Doctors Hospital on Friday, June 23rd, 2023.

She was predeceased by her father: Anthony “Tony” Moncur.

She is survived by her mother: Clara McCallahan Moncur; sisters: Shirley Moncur Davis (Kenny Davis), Chantel Moncur, Anjelica Moncur; brother: Tony Moncur; nephew: Clayden Moncur; niece: Alayah Pesoa; grandmother: Annie McCallahan-Moore; uncles: William McCallahan and Darrell McCallahan Moore; aunts: Linda McCallahan, Kasie Henes; cousins: Ladonna Johnson, Briana Symister, Freddie Henes, Rena Henes; and other relatives and friends including: The Bahamas Primary School Student of the year Foundation Family, The Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Family.

Funeral arrangements are being finalized and will be announced at a later date.

Tiffany Nicole Moncur, 35

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Teresita Thomas, 48

affectionately called “Shortie”

a resident of #105 Sunrise Subdivision, Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 1st, 2023 at Upper Zion Baptist Church, Pinder’s Point, Grand Bahama. Officiating will be Pastor Teddy Lewis. Interment will follow in The Pinder’s Point Public Cemetery.

Left to celebrate her life are her husband: Wilbert Thomas; children: Jonathan and Alieandra Thomas (Steve Wilson) and C’Dayva Rolle; parents: Howard and Ilean Rolle; adopted mothers: Joycelyn Smith and Carolyn Walker (Charles); grandchildren: Sadie and Steve Wilson Jr., X’Nyla and X’Laya Wilkerson; siblings: Theressa, Leonardo and Alean Rolle; adopted siblings: Raheema Frazier, Gary Rolle (Crystal), Ronald Rolle, Deorily McIntosh (Ossreia), Patrick Cooper (Lisa), Kenneth Lewis Jr. (Je’nae), Anton Lewis, Marcia Russell, Shauna Cephas, Teranique Bowe, Rashana Martin (Dangle Sr.), Shonel Williamson, Sidney Rolle Sr. (Shellene), Rena Knowles (Adam), and Cathy Hield (Omerit) and Charleigh Rahming; in-laws: Ellamae Turnquest (Peter), Gloria Russell (Ted), Norma Symonette (Alfred), Realin Duncombe (Lionel Sr.), Monica (Roy), Israel Rolle (Kathleen) and Carmen and Sharon Thomas, Quintin Levarity (Allison), Kevin Duncombe (Dellarese), Lionel Duncombe Jr., Cordell Munnings (Niki), Tyrone Duncombe (Janet), Mark Pinder, Dwayne Sawyer, Anton, Altravez and Anfernee Symonette, Sasha and Shane Rolle (Natasha), Rena Pinder (Roy), Cynthia Perera (Shanika), Tiffany Pinder, Charliegh Newbold and Tyrell Bartlett; nieces and nephews: Deveney Johnson, Blake Murphy and Rashadanae Gibson; grandnephews: Merit Hield and Malachi Rolle; aunts and uncles: Gerald Rolle (Myrtel), Alphonzo Rolle (Corrine), Michael Lewis (Donna), Henry Lewis (Annie), Alice Hield (Pastor Hiram), Iris Cooper (Leroy), Antoinette Morris (Henry), O. Meoshi Pinder (Jermeiko), Lindalee Bridgewater (Brock), Minister Kenneth Lewis Sr. (Deaconess Melony), Anderson Lewis, Robert JP Lewis Sr. (Clarissa), Pam Dorsett, Willona Lewis; grand aunts and uncles: Bishop Velock Russell (Louvenia), Veronica Russell, Inez Russell, Minister Cyril Lewis (Bernice), Pastor Hosea Lewis (Joanna), Collins Hield and Myer Albury; god parents: Leroy Cooper and Addie Rolle; god children: Tramyne Previl, Marrin and Mariken Johnson, Kevia Kemp, Kashaias Russell and Brannae Russell; cousins: Anna Bodden (Van Sr.), Milton Rolle (Rose), Wilton Previl (Charmaine), Venneca, Valencia, Shean, Norman Jr., Delphene, Lisa and Addison Smith, Charlean Burrows (Deangelis), Candera Thompson (Alex), Charles Walker Jr. (Brittany), Charlton Walker, Ja’Mir Pinder, Tanisha Smith, Darrinique Moss, Prince, Lael and Lena Blossom Lewis, Ravon Rolle, Garrin Rolle, Leslia and Antonia Lewis, Astin, Amber, and Anderson Jr. Lewis, Kayla, Shayla Bodden, Iverson and Van Bodden Jr. (Taylor), Tony

Rolle (Doralyn), Valderine Albury (Calvin), Maleecea, D’Myah Smith, Tristan, Justin, Allison, Cedric, Namiah, Norman III, Shanere and Shean Smith, Zahria Wedderburn, D’narj Palmer, D’aja Bastian, Keyshawn Curry, Myles, Maleeyah and Malayah Rolle, Rashad, Tramyne and Tae’Quan Previl, Trenique and Tatum Kinglocke, Adrian, Michael, Aaron and Raymond Knowles, Trevon and Sidney Jr. Rolle, Keniqua Russell, Branyiel Hall, Brayon Sawyer, Kirkwood Dames, Otessa Albury, Leah Cooper, Deshannon Stubbs, Dream Thompson, Dangle Jr., Danielle and Kenneth Martin, Devonté Lewis, Benjamin and Taylor Williamson, Destinee and Dylan Burrows, Cyrani, Camiya and Caysen Thompson, Carter and Chazay Walker, Teshawn and Jamiya Bowe, John Marshall Jr., O’Neil and Michaela Lewis, Latoya, Henderson, Estella, Cecile, Helena, Rexton and Henryann Lewis, Lena Bonaby (Hon. Mckell), Lydia Hield, Elsworth and Shuna Cooper, Leronique Saunders (Wendell), Vanessa Rolle(Herbert), Lakasha Cooper, Christopher Thompson (Tishara), Felecia Pinder, Kenneth Thompson (Christal), Tracy Smith (Breon), Petra Cooper (Kenneth Jr.), Kyle and Mekel Saunders, Kendra and Kendia Lewis, Arlarice and Robert Lewis Jr., Elesse Russell, De’ja and Re’ven Dorsett, Danielle Lewis, Ivan Rolle (EttaJane), Debramae Douglas, EttaJane Russell (Carroll), Allison Hield (Adsil), Darlene Thompson (Preston), Hilton Rolle (Miriam), Percy Rolle (Tawanna), Millicent Rolle, Stafford Albury, Carlton Cooper (Christine), Beverly Rolle, Carolee Cambridge, James Russell, Shavon Munnings, Jade Miller (Reggie), Terrio Rolle (Cleo), Anquinette Rolle, Samantha Cooper, Valentia Rolle, Howard Stuart, Tonesha Rolle, Daryl Rolle (Shakell) Michael Cephas, Althea Stuart, Annette Johnson (Franky), Richard Bevans, Leslie Edgecombe and De’vonah Thervil, Kathy Rolle (Tappy); and a host of relatives, special friends and family including: Former Prime Minister Hon. Hubert A. Ingraham, Pastor Teddy and First Lady Linda Lewis, Megan Kemp, Cherry Hield, Milton Grant, Richard Williams, Jerry Lowe Jr., Nadia Lowe, Kelly Hollingsworth, Nickie Cooper and Mathiene McIntosh, Queenie Thompson, Zenie Russell, Theresa Johnson, Cora Wilson, Anthony Armstrong (Laurel), Annie Lightbourne, Sgt. Philip Cox, Erica Neely, Cheryl Pinder, Naomi Anderson, Patricia Storr, Sherene Pinder, Sidratu Lefleur, Letera Rolle, Runaway Bay Crew, Missy parker, Javan Parker, Terry Rolle and Randolph Burrows, St. Paul Methodist College class of 1992 especially: Anethera Cleare, Jeanie Gallagher, Tamia Hanchell, Gregory Arahna and Donzell Pratt. The entire Grand Cay Community especially: Golden and Clinton, Vernice Saunders, Jolly Cooper and Family, Ishmael and Raffieletta Albury, Barry and Barbara Albury, Stacey Russell, Kenny Russell, Eddie and Sheila Cooper, Ulamae Hield, Sheen and Kyva Saunders, Ali and Tisha Seymour, Veronel Thervil, Gladwin Gardiner, Maxwell Cooper, Geraline Brown, Lawrence Cooper, Paul Gardiner, Eric Cephas , Erica Russell, Sharease Rolle, Whitfield and Inez Albury, Nathaniel Lewis (Bianca), Natalie Hield, Flavert Saunders, Tempist Bain, Louis Sands, Aretha and Kirktina Lockhart, Alonza Burrows, Ashnell Missick, Dr. Harris, Monica, Angelo Ambrister, Strong Arm Security Crew: Mgr. Larry Rolle, Shift Leaders: Cornell Cooper, Monique Walkes, Donnero Albury, Quinton Dean, Clement Campbell, Office Staff: Sharanda Russell and Alicia Hall, Strong Arm Security Crew at The Grand Lucaya, Rena Mufford and Janderia Pennerman.

Relatives and friends may pay their respects at Yager Funeral Home & Crematorium, Queens Highway on Friday from 12:00 noon until 5:00 p.m. and at the church on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until service time.

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Henry Davis, 59

Wilfred Wilkinson, 78

a resident of #41 Newton Crest, Freeport and formerly of New Bight, Cat Island will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, 1st July, 2023 at Mary Star of The Sea Catholic Church, East Sunrise Highway. Officiating will be Fr. David Cooper. Interment will follow in the Grand Bahama Memorial Park #2, Frobisher Drive.

Left to cherish fond memories of Henry are his children: Divanno Kyle, Jordan Henry & Joshua Adrian; sisters: Dora Davis & Birdie Selver (Oral); sisters-in-law: Catherine & Sonia Davis, Rose Marie Roberts; brothers: Audley & Charles Davis; nieces: Janice, Myrtes, Winifred, Deanne, Eurica, Monique, Melanie, Sheryl, Shonell, Tangenica, Shakeva, Shamyra, Krista, Britney, Charlene, Sheila, Michelle, Valarie, Sasha, Andrea & Tryann; nephews: Johnnie, Donny, Wilfred, Darrel, Reginald, Joe, Benny, Leonardo, Adrian, Darren, Arlington, Greg, Terrence, Terevus, Tavares, Federick, Rufus, Brandon, Kimo, Othyniel, Cartlon, Oral Jr., Ozario, Vincent, Arnold, Kirkwood, Kermit, Julian; cousins: Franklyn, Ted, Harriet, Malketa, Patricia, Bradley, Arli, Betty & Bill Davis, Beverly, Tyrone, Saralee, Carmel, Josephine, Dennis, Roderick, Princess, Rosie, Joann, Eugene, Arianne, Abigail, Dorothy & Wendy; special friends: Bridgette Davis, Tiger Cartwright, Lindy Burrows, Andre Thompson, Judith Dawkins, Patrice Johnson, Marsha Stubbs, Phil Stubbs, Dorothy Cooper, Theracita Turner, Madlyn, Mary, Ishmael, Charles, Constance McDonald, Marche Family, Mary Star of the Sea Church Family, National Workers Credit Union especially Leo Douglas, Mrs. Neely, Mr. Cunningham, Mr. Poitier, Lavonne Dean, Yvonne Rahming, The Knights of Columbus and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.

Relatives and friends may pay their respects at Yager Funeral Home & Crematorium, Queens Highway on Friday from 12:00 noon until 5:00 p.m. and at the church on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until service time.

a resident of Orlando, Florida, United States and formerly of Fresh Creek, Andros,Bahamas died at his residence on Saturday, June 3rd, 2023.

He is survived by his son: Ricardo Wilkinson; daughter: Donna Moore; adopted daughters: Trina and Erin; brothers: Earlin Wilkinson, Shervin Wilkinson; sisters: Val Coleby, Patsy La fleur, Joyce Lightbourne, Evelyn Wright, Veronica Wilkinson, Terry Pinder; nephews: Todd Beneby, Kevin Wilkinson, Kingsley Wilkinson, DeAngelo Wilkinson; nieces: Debbie Lightbourne, Ingrid Bethel, Brigette Barett, Visna Bain, Kayleshia Wilkinson-Minnis, Shenique Burrows, Davonne Barry, Shelby Brice and Dyphany Mortier; other relatives and friends including: Dorothy Jackson, Sheila Cleare and Family, Judy Hamilton, Raynor, Marion, Ranaldo and Ravi Bain, Shelby-Nicole Beneby, Britney-Simone Jeffrey, Conrad Sweeting, Albert Hepburn and Hepburn Family, Roston Dames and Family.

Funeral arrangements are being finalized and will be announced at a later date.

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Our Matriarch Maseleana Rolle 92

a resident of E.D. Ferguson Close, Nassau, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly of Deep Creek, South Andros will be held at 10:00am on Sunday, July 2nd, 2023 at Hillview Seventh-day Adventist Church, Tonique Williams-Darling Highway, New Providence, Bahamas. Officiating will be Dr. Peter Joseph, assisted by Pastor E. Danny Clarke and other Ministers of the Gospel. Interment will follow in Lakeview Gardens, JFK and Gladstone Road, New Providence, Bahamas.

She is survived by her children: Betty Mae Rolle, Yvonne Adderley (Neville Adderley), Pethrel Miller (Lennard Miller) Coralee Munroe (Bruce Munroe), Sheryl Rolle, Jennifer Smith (Kent Kevin Smith); bonus daughter: Monica Armbrister; grandchildren: Adrian Knowles Sr., Stafford Armbrister Jr. (Khalila), Raquel Armbrister, Edison Armbrister Sr., Abbygail Mckenzie, Anya Baker (Matthew) of Spokane, Washington, Peadra Dean (Cody), Schkara Green (Larry) of Maryland, Virginia, Preska Virgil, Narissa Adderley and Neysa Adderley, Kori Smith (Rhiann), Cordero Curtis, Kaydon Smith and Jayden Smith, Tkai Munroe, and Bruce Munroe Jr.; great grandchildren: Adrian Jr., Antwon Durante, Kasana, Shadda, Edison Jr., Edanique, Chelsey, Codie, Tamara, T’Kori, Gerard, Karelle, Kabrielle, Kemuel, Alysha, Semaj, Paislee-Rae; great great grandchildren: Shadda Jr., El Shaddai, Shadanae, Jahniyah, Amaria; brother-in-law: Carl Rahming Sr.; sister-in-law: Edna Rolle; nieces: Oris Rahming Sweeting, Zelda Hanna (Mark), Sonia Miller (Kendall), Jennifer Rolle (Kenton), Vyomie Green (Sean), Sylvia Baird (John), Melvern Smith, Mary Watkins (Isaac), Wilma Wilson (Franklyn), Deborah Watkins, Peggy, Sherry Ferguson, Malvese Rahming, Evelyn Watkins, Anita Miller, Mary and Michelle Sweeting (of New York), Sherry Pinder, Jennifer Rolle, Patsy Taylor, Christine Rolle, Vernita Moss, Ovilda Forbes, Ellen Forbes, Marina Rolle, Esther and Elizabeth; nephews: Robert Johnson (Mildred), Norward Rahming (Eulease), Carl Rahming Jr. (Candace), Arlington Sweeting, Edley Sweeting (Jane), Charles Sweeting (Grace), Ostel Duncombe (Edith), Daniel Duncombe (Dolores), Fred Rahming,

Daniel Mckenzie II, Prince Rolle, Edman Rahming, Ralph Rolle, Donnie Rolle, Sam Rodgers, Ezra Rolle, Elridge Rolle, Edison Rolle, Gary and Jefferson Rolle, Junior Miller, George Watkins (Ronette), Kenneth Sturrup, Joshua, Luke, John, Peter, Erwin, Michael, Mark and Timothy Rolle; special friends and family: Rowena Smith and Family, Kaywanna Forbes, Stedman Forbes and Family, Shadell Mckenzie and Family, Victor Miller and Family, Carolyn and Edward McKenzie, Bradley McKenzie and Family, Dorothy Brisco and Family, Charles Gibson and Family, Nathaniel Adams, Cecelia Kersant and Family, Hazel Johnson, Hardy Mckinney, Leona Morris, Anita Miller, Caroline Jones, Susan George, Carmen Johnson, Tommy Rolle, Elfloy Newry, Craig Rolle, Evelyn Deveaux and Family, Patrick and Leoni Wilson and Stafford Armbrister Sr. and Family. Alysha Rahming, Anatol, Lynden, Harlton, Erma Mcphee, Bleva Collie, Noralee Forbes, and Lionel Forbes; special thanks: Nursing Officer Rolle and her team of the A & E department, Nurse Valdamae Rahming, Dr. Alphaeus Allick, Dr. Alvedale Collie, Dr. Pinder, Dr. Kevin Moss and Family, Dr. Chrispin Gomez, Caretaker Roselene Matheu and Mr. Lloyd Sands.

Relatives and friends may pay their respects at Cedar Crest Funeral Home and Crematorium Limited, Robinson and Baillou Hill Roads on Saturday, July 1st, 2023 from 12:00noon to 5:00pm and at the church on Sunday from 9:00am until service time.

Death Notice For Robert Kirkwood Culmer Sr., 76

a resident of #7 Bird Walk, New Providence, Bahamas died at his residence on Sunday, June 25th, 2023.

He is survived by his wife: Merlande; son: Robert Jr.; daughter: Nakira Culmer; 4 grandchildren; sisters: Evelyn Austin, Delores Symonette, Merrel Culmer, Loraine Hall and Vernita Moxey; brothers: Gregory and Wenzel Culmer; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends including: David Strachan.

Funeral arrangements are being finalized and will be announced at a later date.

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Ellis Wilbert Ambrose, 65 affectionately called “Big Youth Papa”

a resident of Sandilands Village, Nassau, New Providence, The Bahamas will be held on Saturday, July 01, 2023, 12:30 p.m. at The New Bethlehem Baptist Church, Independence Drive. Officiating will be Rev. Tyrone Laing assisted by Rev. Cecil Higgs, Rev. Christine Johnson, Pastor Practon Patton and Pastor Clay Capron. Interment will follow in Old Trail Cemetery, Old Trail Road.

He is predeceased by his parents: Cornelius and Jennie Mae Ambrose; sister: Theresa Ambrose; nephew: Dario Satchell.

Left to treasure his memories are his children: Pastor Clervica Capron, Denise Sears, MacKinson St. Fort, and Angelo Louis; adopted children: Jamar Mackey, Boziah Wright, Amardo Wright, and Raine Lockhart; numerous grandchildren; brothers and their spouses: Joseph (Carolyn), Oral (Trudy), Bobby (Lanette), Donald (Wendy) and Brian (Pelral) Ambrose; sisters and their spouses: Christine (Francis) Kantanka, Deborah (Michael) Armbrister, Juliann (Silvin) Brown, Mona (Brian) Wilson and Bernadette Jennings; nephews: Leonardo Saunders, Tomiko (Sanjay) Black, O’Neal (Monique) Ambrose, Renaldo Black, Helson (Natalya) Ambrose, Donavan (Dominique) Ambrose, DeVito Ambrose, Donald Ambrose Jr., Bobby Ambrose

Jr., Michael Armbrister Jr., Jonathan Armbrister, Frempong Kantanka and Silvin Brown Jr.; nieces: Normica Satchell, Lakeitha (Rashed) Thompson, Jenniemae (Ricardo) Wallace, Allene Ambrose, LaQuinta (Terrence) Tynes, Lathera Forbes, Kristal Ambrose, O’Shea (Charles) Brown, Katrinka (Raemon) Farquharson, Oria (Watson) Augustine, Alphania Ambrose, Tiffany Rolle, Paulina Kantanka, Dexternique Wilson, Silvinique Brown, Walicis Ambrose and Lournette Hanna; grand nieces and nephews: Kersten, Tamilo Jr., O’Neia, Dar’Neal, My’Cal, Justin, Tyecia, Tion, Keshad, Kion, Rarjanae, Rayj Myeisha, Dante’ Harmony, Sade’ Amayah, Tearria, Renique, Gernoah, Deandre, Charles Jr., Jonnell, Shaquille, Tilus, Taliana, Decoy, Shadra, Shanette, Davio, Davyon and Isabella; adopted sibling: David and Duran Williams, Kenny Darville, Eddie Fox, Perry Davin, Doc Edgecombe, Rudolph Rolle, Julian and Janet Orneas and Rodge Rolle; uncles: Freddie (Pam) Stubbs and Abraham (Precina) Stubbs; aunts: Francina Cleare and Ruth Stubbs; numerous cousins including: Lillian Cooper, Yvonne Stubbs, Minette Stubbs, Geno, Zendalland Perry Stubbs, Jeffrey Deveaux, Denice (Denny) Lewis, Shantell Moss, Athyma Smith, Shazette Watson, Shazarah Walcott, Iren Wilson, Ashton, Ashley, Lamar, Cedric, Cedrinique and Sochia Stubbs, Norma Brown, Barbara, Trevor, Demetrius, Ingrid, Valerie, Nytanya and Prescott Cleare, Deidre Cosby, Doyle Gaitor, Orval, Geovanni and Astra Stubbs, Eva Dean, Marjorie (Arturo) Rolle, Marvin Stubbs, Valerie Williams and Elsine Davin, Alfrecepha Williams, Judelynnthia Stubbs, Freddie Stubbs Jr., Anthony, Teran, Jennie Rudy and Dellie Stubbs, Craig Cooper, Sherry(Larry) Sears, Joanne Stubbs, Pamela and Tammy Cooper, Jeffrey (Nancy) Ambrose, Delestine Ambrose, Charles Ambrose Jr., Duke Stubbs, Bobby Stubbs, Bobby Stubbs Sybilette and Jori Smith, Edward Smith of Hollywood, Fl., Troy Ambrose Sr., and family, Deandra Taylor, Glen; other relatives and friends: The Sheile Community Family, Judith Taylor and family, New Deliverance Kingdom Ministries Family, the Ambrose Family, The Ianat Hanna ,The New Birth Bethlehem Baptist Church Family, Janice John and family, The Cat Island and The Dumfries Community Family and many others.

Relatives and Friends may pay their last respects at Butlers’ Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Ernest and York Streets on Friday, June 30, 2023 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and at the church on Saturday, July 01, 2023 from 11:30 a. m until service time.

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Reginald Nathaniel King, 78

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Melvern Campbell Johnson, 83

a resident of Winters Drive, passed peacefully at The Princess Margaret Hospital on Tuesday, June 20, 2023.

He is survived by his wife: Pauline King; children: Patrice and Kristi King; sisters-in-law: Silvia Nixon and Ernestine Williams; nieces and nephews: Natasha and Alan Adderley, Don Kevin and Kathy Knowles, Dawn Karen and Berisford Forbes, Harcourt and Suzanne Nixon, Quentin and Lynn-Terez Nixon, Nyoka and Alan Munroe, Phillip and Yvette Nixon, Doyle and Slavonia Nixon, Denia and Clement Penn, Leslie Jr. and Jazmand Nixon, William and Kimberley Minors, Ingrid, Yvette and Vanessa Lightbourn and Kenton and Mona Williams; cousins and their families: Assistant Pastor Luther Rolle, Conray Rolle, Deon Rolle, Bishop

Gwendolyn Greenslade, Maria Thomas, Vernita Kelley, Marsha Rolle-Seymour and Carolyn Gray; close family and friends: Victor Lightbourne, Walton Bain, ‘Snooks’ Seymour, Body & Soul Members, E.T. Communicators, Men of Action, and the Evangelistic Temple Family.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

a resident of Buen Retiro Road, passed peacefully at her residence on Friday, June 23, 2023.

She is survived by her daughter: Laurie Johnson Bullard; granddaughter: Letitia Bullard; grandson: Keith Bullard; one sister: Rita Mott; one brother: Richard Campbell; numerous nieces and nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

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33° Past Worshipful Master, BROTHER TERECO ONIEL STEPHEN BAIN, 43

of Town Court, will be held on Thursday, July 6th, 2023, 9:45am (Pre-Service) at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Boyd Road. Officiating will be Rev’d Monsignor Alfred Culmer, assisted by other members of the clergy. Interment will follow in Lakeview Memorial Gardens & Mausoleum, John F. Kennedy Drive.

Left to cherish Tereco’s memories are his Children: Tereckiann, Terae and Teneco Bain. Mother: Eleanor Bain; Sisters: Tammarrell Bain, Brenda Darby, Harriet, Christine & Marilyn Bastian; Brothers: Tameko Sr. (Latoya Williams) & Tarall Bain, R. Whitney, Larry, Delroy, Dennis & Derick C.A. Bastian & Kendal Green; Step Brother: Christopher Mackey; Aunt: Shirley Bain. Uncles: Dr. P. Samuel Bain (Danielle) & Gerald Colebrooke Sr.; Cousins: Tamika and Terez Brice, Tanaz Deveaux, Chyance King, Maria Pickstock, Carla Colebrooke-Cole, Jhania & Jhanaisia Cole, Felipe, Wendy, Lisa, Raymond, Jeffrey, Gordon & Gerald Colebrooke Jr., Gwendolyn Griffin-William, T’Shura Bain-Ambrose, Che’Vaughn Johnson, Taria Bain, Talaya Bullard, Rashad Edgecombe-Bain, Samuel Bain Jr., Nathaniel Bain Jr., (Lisa), Niyoki Lewis, Todd, Craig & Adrian Whylly, Angela Rolle, Stephanie & Gary Bain, Linda Miller, Nathalie Hall, Judy Outten, Terry Dames, Beverly, Ellamae Edwards of Atlanta, Georgia & Sandra Orlando, Natalia, Sanesha & Shnea Bain, Yolanne Colebrooke, Covinique Coakley, Jekalyn Butler, Norma Williams, Ashley (Brian) Higgs, Kosey Griffin, Randyco Duncombe, Taquan

Stuart, Christopher & Christophe Pennerman, Jeremy, Emory, Ashanteo Colebrooke, Nathaniel III, Nathan, Samuel III & Samar Bain, Wilfred Sr., Wilfred Jr., Jamie, Jade & Ahacora Bastian & Jena Bowe; Nieces: Talia Bain, Pamela, Nathalie, Jamie, Jade, Ashli & Destiny

Bastian, Uneaka Russell, Kennadi & Shelby Green, Talaya Johnson & Krystal Benjamin. Nephews: Tameko Jr. T’Kai & Landan Bain of North Carolina, Whitney Jr., Don, Geno Bastian, Jamal, Jerome Jr., Jermaine, Jensen, Ahmad, Derick Jr., Vanrick, Jayden, Dylan, Trace, Zane, Marques Bastian, Pablo & Marco Terry & Neil Prosper; Grand Aunt: Mrs. Merrill Thompson. Grand Uncles: Hasting Jr. and Howard Charlow; Godmother: Agatha Meadows; GodChild: Jaiquan Culmer. Numerous friends & family members including: Deann Bain, Chara Coleby, Akilah Lightbourn, Denae Neil, Aminah Lockhart, Bro. Crider

(Germany) Bro. Jeremy Culmer (Tia), Bro. Mark Deveaux, Bro. Garnard Burnside, Bro. Gregory R. Miller Sr. – Prince Hall Origin, Bro. Theo Albury, Bro. Levar “The Magician” Morris, Bro. Leonardo Simms, Bro. Owen Simms, Bro. Giovanni Sturrup, Bro. Forrester Carroll Jr., Bro. George Jones, Heather Sutherland, Kim Hanna, Hope Ratliffe, Natila Saunders, Danielle Knowles, Emma Richardson, Sharmane Mott, Raymond “Jolly” Watkins, Raphaleta Johnson & family, Aaliyah Ramsey, Nadine Woods, Anishka Turnquest, Akera Gibson, Kizzy McPhee, Orlando & Belinda Louis, Daphne Laing, Latoya Minus - Assistant Superintendant of The Royal Bahamas Police Force & Family, Dexter “Flex” Rolle, Larando Percy Smith & family of North Carolina, Jenssen Evans, Elizabeth, Paul, Stephanie & John Woodrow Barnett, Renae & Dale Lyttle of Fort Lauderdale, Beecham Braynen & family, Jamal Evans, Craig Lightborne, Sylvester “Mase” Jean, The Honorable Fred Mitchel, Minister of Foreign Affairs & the Public Service & MP for Fox Hill. The Honorable Leonardo D. Lightbourne – MP for North Andros & The Berry Islands, John Rolle, Shakera Sherell, Sandie, Samantha & Ronald Carey of Tarpum Bay, Eleuthera, Antonia Ingraham, Mary Whylly, Thelma Bain & Family, Rudolph Deveaux Sr., Dominic Sweeting, Margo Gibson, Cyprianna Bowe, Malik Hussein, Christopher Pennerman Sr., Obie Roberts & family, Peseretta Hicks & family, Yvonne Collie-Pendleton of San Antonio, Texas & family, Antoinette Farrington & Nancy Johnson of Queens, New York, Phillipa Ambrister, Adrianna Fox, Treva Smith, Sheryl Algreen, Peter Strachan, Angela Romer, Eureka Lockhart, Shavanna Darville, Avis Francis & family, Vernair Hanna, Betty Hanna & family, Charles Brice & family, British Colonial Taxi Stand Family, Veronica Munroe, Kyle Wilson – President of The Bahamas Electricity Workers Union, Trustee - Martin Johnson, Shannon Smith, Pedro Brennen, Nimoy Russell, Nadeen Eugene, Sandralee Edgar, Caralee Major, Zerlina Williams, Tecoya Johnson, Petralee Kelly, Stephan Rahming, Latoya Rutherford-Brown, Tiffany Rolle, Sonia Heastie, Friends & Colleagues of Bahamas Power & Light, Jannice Strachan, Members of The Prince Hall Affiliate Grand Lodge of Louisiana, Southern Jurisdiction, Staff Of Citi Bank, Staff of Sandals Royal Bahamian Resorts & Spa & Offshore Island, Tribune Radio Ltd. Group of Companies, CC Sweeting Class of ‘97, Mason’s Addition Community, The Lee Family, Pinewood Gardens Community, Freddie Munnings Estates Community, The Junkanoo Community and The WorldRenowned Shell Saxon SuperStars.

Please forgive us if we may have inadvertently forgotten anyone during our time of bereavement.

Relatives and friends may pay their final respects at Grace Funeral Home, #36 Rosetta Street, on Tuesday and Wednesday from 10:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m and on Thursday at the Church from 9:00 a.m. until service time.

Death Notices for ISAAC BATEMAN BAIN, 61

Retired Police Inspector, DEREK NATHANIEL MUSGROVE I, 69

of #36 Sherwood Drive, San Souci, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Tuesday, 27th June, 2023.

He is survived by his Wife: Mavis Bain; two (2) Sons: Andrew and Antonio Bain; Father: Bateman Bain; one (1) Grandchild: Nevae Bain; three (3) Sisters: Angela Wells, Deborah Francis and Sharon Steino; one (1) Brother: Michael Bain; three (3) Aunts: Sally Symonette, Beryl Bain and Catherine Johnson; one (1) Uncle: William Dewitt Symonette; numerous nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

of New Hope Drive, Joan’s Heights, died at his residence on Saturday, 24th June, 2023.

He is survived by his Wife: Donell Musgrove; two (2) Sons: Dr. Derek Musgrove II and Rondell Knowles; five (5) Daughters: Derycka, Deancka and Deneika Musgrove, Lakeisha Watson and Krystal Ferguson; three (3) Sisters: Jethlyn Burrows, Lynda Higgs and Bridgette Flowers; one (1) Brother: Monolito Musgrove; two (2) Step-brothers: Cleamine Musgrove Jr. and Perry Arthur; numerous grandchildren, aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Death Notice for ANNIE VELMA SEARS, 76

of Oxford Avenue and South Beach Drive and formerly of James Cistern, Eleuthera, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Sunday, 25th June, 2023.

She is survived by one (1) Son: Alexys Sears; one (1) Daughter: Dr. Racquel Sears; four (4) Grandchildren: Daimien Sears Jr., Timothy Brown, Sierra and Lenelle Sears; six (6) Sisters: Pandora Johnson, Dollie, Ruth and Mae Thompson, Sallie Forbes and Virginia Minnis; numerous nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

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Cremation Service for Raymond Gordon Albury, 68

Rev. Dr. Charles H. Rolle, Dr. Winston Churchill Rolle Esq., Melissa Daley, Michael (Phyllis) Moss, Greg Bullard, Craig Mitchell, Hesley Pinder, Averell (Paula) Mortimer “A.J.”, Roston Sweeting, Julieth Green, the Let’s Swim Bahamas team, the Fowler Street Community and Grace Community Church.

Friends may pay their last respects at East Sunrise Mortuary #183 Baillou Hill Road & Cordeaux Avenue from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Thursday and again at the church from 9:00 a.m. to service time on Friday

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

of Fowler Street and Watlins Road, Freeport, Grand Bahama, who died on Saturday, June 17th, 2023, will be held on Friday, June 30th, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at Grace Community Church, Palmetto Village Officiating will be Pastor Lyall S. Bethel, assisted by Elder Greg Williams, Pastor Stuart Kelly and Pastor Carlyle Peart. Cremation will follow

Left to cherish his memories are his Children: Tashena (David) Adams, Roshan Smith, Dario Rolle, Domonique Rolle, Desmond “Tecco” Rolle and Juan Woodside (adopted sons), JaNiesha Gibson (adopted daughter); Grandchildren: Donnelle Adams, Rhea Smith, Tarají Moss (adopted grandson) and Bethany King (adopted granddaughter); Great-granddaughters: Brianna Bethel and Kyianna Clark (adopted);

Siblings: Melvina Albury J.P., Angela Albury (Barrett) Russell, Valarie

Albury Seymour, Minerva Albury Bacon, Omath Albury, Sharon Albury Bennett, Patricia Albury Cook, Nora Albury, Georgina Albury

Francis, Judith Albury Armbrister, Preston A. “Slinger” (Celestine) Albury Jr., Alphonso “Chicken” (Sharon) Albury, James Albury, Preston Albury III, Everette “E.K.” (Mavis) Burrows and Jewel Cartwright; Nephews: Orville Walcott, Jason Albury, Crispin Albury, Barrett

Russell, Abby Gibson, Junior Gibson, Andrew Gibson, Micaiah

Albury, Lemuel Francis; Nieces: Dafena Seymour, Shara Seymour, Christina Russell Culmer, Accia Albury, Amara Albury, Tereah Albury

Thomas, Tia Maria Albury, Angel Gibson, Antoinette Bacon, Nicole

Albury, Megan Francis, Jadah Francis, Daleah Francis, Prestique

Albury, Dovanya Lightbourn; Grand Nephews and Nieces: Dr. Barrack

Stubbs and Omar Williams, Emery Thomas, Caleb Knowles, Chamal

Albury, Shamara Albury, Jason Jayden Albury, Jayce Albury, Kyrie Albury; Cousins: Louise Gray, Ruth Rolle and Valarie Demeritte; and numerous family and friends including Father Norman Lightbourne,

Death Notice for Andrea Rosalie Knowles, 53

of Village Green Road, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Thursday 22nd June, 2023.

She is survived by her Daughter: Rachea Knowles; Father: Nathaniel Knowles Mother: Hazel Knowles; numerous sisters including: Donnalee and Teacha Knowles; numerous brothers including: Brentwood Knowles; numerous aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

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

Funeral Services For

Retired Nurse

Althamese Delores Ferguson, 69 affectionately called “Lor”

a resident of Apple Street will be held at Church of God of Prophecy, East Street Tabernacle, East Street, New Providence, The Bahamas on Saturday, July 1st, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. Officiating will be Bishop Hulan A. Hanna assisted by Bishop Dr. Woodley C. Thompson. Internment will follow in Woodlawn Gardens Cemetery, Soldier Road.

Althamese is survived by her sisters: Willadale & Nadine Ferguson of Atlanta; brother: Hallison (Natasha) Ferguson; nieces: Ancilla Hepburn, Allison Brown, DeShan Sears, Alyssa, Lisa, Krista & Alexia Ferguson; nephews: Albert Hepburn, Andre & Neketo Ferguson, Derrick Donigan of Atlanta; grandnieces: Jazzmine, Alicia, Azaria & Breann Hepburn, Damara Sears; grandnephews: Albert Hepburn Jr., Darrion & Damari Sears, Prince Amari Hepburn; godchildren: Charlysa Johnson, Cierra Laroda; other relatives & friends: Elanor Allen, Gloria Brown & Family, Linda Outten, Gladys Ferguson, Monique & Trevor Strachan, Donald & Catherine Roberts and Family, Shafika Bain, Sandra Meadows & Family, Pearly Bethel & Family, Pam Newbold & Family, Dr. Rana & Raquel Greene, Clarabell, Nikki, Peggy, Lionel, Wellie, Coralie and Mallie Ferguson, Isadell Howell & Family, Sis. Nora McClain & Family, Nurse Sheila Ferguson & Family, Alfred & Angela Phillips and Family, Dorrington Ferguson Jr. & Family, Patricia Forbes & Family, Minister Donna Delancy, Renadel Johnson, Eric Rolle, Nurse Joy Tucker, Sis. Doreen Campbell & Family, Mizpah Johnson & Family, Omar Brown, Andrew & Adrian Williamson, Charles Ferguson Jr., Virginia Hubert, Donald & Barbara Ferguson, Rendy Bethel-Avila & Family, Ivan Knowles, Wendy Rolle & Family, Bernetta Newbold & Family, Mabel Newton, Bursel & Jerome Woods, Barbara Reckley, Susan Smith, Bishop Franklin & Dr. Rowena Ferguson, Bishop Hulan Hanna & Sis. Valerie Hanna, Bishop Dr. Woodley & Sis. Veronique Thompson, The Hepburn Clan, Renal Med Center, The Dialysis Center, Dr. Fredrick Smith & staff, the staff of Princess Margaret Hospital, The Rolle Avenue & Apple Street Community, the entire membership of the Church of God of Prophecy.

Viewing will be held at St. Ambrose Funeral Home, #34 Arundel Street, New Providence, The Bahamas on (TODAY) Thursday, 29th

June - Friday, 30th June, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m. and at the church on Saturday, 1st July, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. until service time.

Betty Ann Evans, 53 affectionately called Tassy

a resident of Thompson Lane off East Street will be held at Church of God Cathedral, East Street and Lily the Valley Corner, New Providence, The Bahamas on Saturday, 1st July, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Rev. Dr. Carlton J. Stuart assisted by Rev. Pascale Saunders. Interment will follow in The Eastern Cemetery, Dosewell Street, New Providence, The Bahamas.

Left to cherish her precious memories are her 3 daughters: Princess, Prinesha and Te’adrea Evans; 1 grandson: Kario; 4 granddaughters: Brianna, Keyanna, Ta’Laya and Tara; 2 brothers: Brian and Elleen Coakley; sisters: Eugena Hunt, Carla McIntosh Nielsen, Valentina Evans, Tanya Russell, Sandra, Bicola and Giselle Coakley; 4 nephews: Michael Cooper, Jonathan and Alvin Mackey and Ayden Christine; grandniece and nephew: A’lesha and Ace Mackey; uncles: Windzel King and Family, Roland Evans and Family; aunts: Family of the late Gloria Strachan, Cecelia Karsant and Family, Reverent Dr. Albertha Williams and Family, Minister Ethel Sands and Family, Geneva Mortimer and Family, Violet Evans Rolle and Family, Daphane and Christine Evans and Family; other relatives and friends: Elizabeth and Kelsey Walker, Athlean, Nadia, Dekita, Rietta Culmer, Darren, Stevette, Tammy, Maria Campbell and Family, Geraldine Neely and Family, Pearl Lewis and Family, Andrea Hepburn and Family, the remaining Neely family of Harbour Island; close friends: Anna, Ms. Remelda, Marvette, Nurse Roderka Brown and Family, Krishna, Sonia, Ms. Virginette and Family, Wilimae and Family, Monique and Family, Caroline Rahming and Family, Sharon and Janice Lightbourne Family, Sherlyl, Lorraine, Jennifer, Lashan, Darrell, Makeisha Murray, The Lewis Family of Malcolm Lane, Alburyanna, Kaylisia Humes, Eva Roker, Daniel Evans, Kara Kelly and Family, Michelle, Jen and The Gibson Family, the remaining Thompson Lane, Gibbs Corner, Malcolm Lane and Centreville Constituency Family.

Viewing will be held at St. Ambrose Funeral Home, #34 Arundel Street, New Providence, The Bahamas on (TODAY) Thursday, 29th June - Friday, 30th June, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m. and at the church on Saturday, 1st July, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. until service time.

Death Notice For

Cecil Brown, 56

a resident of Wulff Road died at The Princess Margaret Hospital on Tuesday, 27th June, 2023.

Memories will forever be cherished by his 2 sons: Cecil and Cetaro Brown; daughter: Latara Brown; common law wife: Tara Garland; 6 sisters: Veronica, Patricia, Linda Brown, Geneva Rose, Rochelle Davis and Judy Carey; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements are being finalized and will be announced at a later date.

#10 Palmetto Avenue & Acklins Street

P.O. Box N-3572

Nassau, Bahamas

Tel: (242) 326-5773

Home-going Service of Thanksgiving for

JERMAINE FREDRICK BURROWS GORDON, 39

affectionately called “Gubba”

a resident of Newbold Street, who died on Saturday 27th May 2023, will be held on Saturday 1st July 2023, at 11:00 a.m., at Prayer and Praise Assembly, Ragged Island Street, Coconut Grove. Officiating will be Bishop Hubert Kemp, assisted by Pastor Dr. Cynthia “Mother” Pratt. Interment will follow in Old Trail Cemetery, Abundant Life Road.

Left to cherish his memories are his, Adopted Son: Tayshawn Bodie; Mother: Janice Burrows; Father: Fredrick Neely; Six Brothers: Jamal, Jason, Jervano, Jevon, Jeron, and (Fredrick Jr., deceased); Three Sisters: Jade, Montano and Uyvonqua Green; Three Uncles: Richard Belle Sr., Edward Penn and Charles Neely; Two Aunts: Christine and Doretta; Two Grandaunts: Evelyn Burrows and Dianna Williams-Cash; One Great Grandaunt: Hazel Adderley; One Aunt-in-law: Denise Belle; Two Grand Aunts-in-law: Tiffany King-Williams and Charlene Williams; Three Granduncles: Rufus Bain, Prophet Anthony Williams and Tyrone Williams; One Grand Uncle-in-law: Godfrey Cash; Sixteen Nieces, Twelve Nephews; Other Relatives and Friends including: Charmaine, Phyllis, Wendy, Shaketa and Shakera Bain, Lashawn, Dianne and Theodore Garland, Sadat Johnson, Stacy and David Adderley, Wayde, Christopher, Moesha and Santiche Rolle, Esternee, Valchino and Andy Williams, Felizanna Barry, Ricardo, Renardo, Renaldo, Rico, Raquel and Mrs. Denise Belle, Sheneka Rolle, Samantha Brown, Rosemary, Tracey and Lashan Hamilton, Christine and The Black Village family, The Newbold Street and Africa family, The Hard Rock and Bimini Avenue family, Waggy and the Back Yard Tire Shop family, Allan Dorsett Jr., Kevin, Mr. Darren Bethel and family, The Nobux Kitchen and Restaurant family at Atlantis, and others too numerous to mention.

Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at Newbold Brothers Funeral Chapel, Palmetto Avenue & Acklins Street, off Market and East Streets on Friday 30th June 2023, from 10:00 a.m., to 5:00p.m., and on Saturday at the church from 10:00 a.m., until service time.

Memorial Service

Mrs. Brenda Inez Brown, 81

Funeral Service

Mrs. Pauline Victoria Wells, 57

of High Vista Drive, off Eastern Road, Nassau, The Bahamas, will be held at the Chapel Of Love, Kemp’s Funeral Home Limited, Palmdale Avenue and Bradley Street, Nassau, on Saturday, 1st July, 2023 at 3:00 p.m.

Pastor Dave Lamb will officiate. Cremation was held.

Brenda is predeceased by her husband Capt. Michael Anton Brown; her father William “Bill” Minns; her mother Doreen D’Arville Minns; son-in-law Alberto Schmidt (ESP); father-in-law Anton Brown; mother-in-law Geraldine Malone Brown; sister Dorothea Minns Aitken; brother George Minns; brothers-in-law Reagon Gant (USA), Vaughn Albury, Bobby Pinder, and Ronnie Brown; sister-in-law Sherry Brown; and nephews Wayne and Monty Minns.

She is survived by her four children, Michelle Brown, Donna Bowe, Stuart Brown and Julie Schmidt Brown (ESP); grandsons Richard Bowe and Miguel and Alejandro Schmidt (ESP); great-grandson Grayson Bowe; granddaughterin-law April Bowe; son-in-law Ricky Bowe, sisters Elizabeth “Bety” Gant (USA), Vivian Minns Maroney (SW-BS); brothers Steve Minns, Henry Minns (Exuma) and Haddon Minns (USA); sisters-in-law Sue Minns (USA), Brenda Albury, Jennifer Pinder (SW-BS) and Jane Forsythe (SWBS); brothers-in-law Andrew Aitken and Chris Forsythe (SW-BS); nephews Andrew and Troy Aitken, Shane and Todd Eldon (SW-BS), Timothy Brown (SW-BS), Bruce Pinder (SW-BS), and Cameron Minns; nieces Leigh Buck (USA), Linda Albury, Candice Kelly, Sonja Fraser (USA), Lisa Dubose (USA), and numerous other family members. Special friends Robert Edsel, Julian and Barbara D’Arville, Sonja and Gerald Pinder, Donna Roll, David Nottage, Janet Cash, Peter Cartwright, Alfred Cherry, and many others have poured out their warm condoldences.

A special thank you goes out to Paster Dave Lamb, pianist and singer Pitrina Aitken, singer Ken Curry, Troy Aitken and Andrew Aitkens Photography, the staff of Kemp’s Funeral Home, Elizabeth Estates Clinic, Doctor’s Hospital, and Princess Margaret Hospital.

Arrangements by Kemp’s Funeral Home Limited.

of Gray’s, Long Island who died at the Princess Margaret Hospital, Shirley Street, Nassau, on Saturday, 24th July, 2023, will be held at St. Theresa’s Anglican Church, Gray’s, Long Island, The Bahamas, on Thursday, 6th July, 2023 at 12:00 noon.

Officiating will be The Venerable Archdeacon Keith N. Cartwright, assisted by Father Berkeley Smith.

Cremation was held.

She was predecased by her parents, Burton and Eunice Wells; her brother, Paul Wells and her sister, Debbie Ann Kemp and brother-in-law, Addison N. Cartwright, Jr.

She Is Survived By One Daughter, Destiny Wells-Major Brothers, Deral (Esther), Dennis (Crystal), Ricky Wells and Anthony Wells (Natasha); Sisters, Kathleen Cartwright and Rosalie Wells-Fawkes; Brother-In-Law, Christopher Kemp; Aunt, Rosalie Harding-Ellam; Nephews, Andrew, Deral Jovan, Adam, Dorian And Jared Wells; Nieces, Darelle, Anna, Victoria, Rickia and Nathalia Wells, SophieRose Fawkes and Yasmin Kellowan (Devon); Grand Nephews, Leander Newton and Aidan Bain; Grand Nieces, Deja Wells and Ellianna Constantakis; Cousins, Clint and Jason Harding, Durward, Roland, Rodney and Nasio Knowles Kathlyn Ferguson, Brenda Wert, Janice Maura, Jennifer Knowles, Margaret Fox, Andrew, Dennis, Alton, Marie, Carol and Melanie Fox, Jerome, Scott, Jeffrey, Ricardo, Shane, Reginald and Jeremy Harding, Marita and Sharon Lowe, Karen Darville, Janet Knowles, Connie Harding-Cartwright, Stephen Lowe, Sandra Key and Marsha Harbers, George and Andy Albury, Barbara Cassidy, Cheryl Sawyer, Pauline Wong and Ruie Symonette. Special Friends: Sandy Carroll, Joei Fox, Madeline Smalley, Cheryl and Janet Wells, Ingrid Knowles, Michelle Knowles, Catherine Carroll, Rosemary Knowles, Dominique Knowles, Barbara Dorsett, Eleanor Gill, Charlene Knowles, Amarylis Knowles, Muriel Knowles-Cartwright, Bonita Moree, Pamela Moree, Golda Fox, Chacara Deveaux, Alexia Cartwright, Penny Berkley, Pearline Wells, Minivie Mcintosh, Dr. Justine Knowles, Dr. Gabi Pena, Kayvan Doreus, Carl Feucht, Bernard Knowles, Jonas Berkley, Wildrac Dorvil, Eugene Moree and a host of other family members and friends too many to mention.

Special thanks to the team of Doctors and Nurses at The Princess Margaret Hospital Especially, Drs. Creary and Wright, Dr. Justine Knowles and Dr. Gabi Pena also to The Doctors Hospital Paramedics namely Ricky Clairveaux, Lauriel Colebrooke and Rianna Sweeting.

Arrangements by Kemp’s Funeral Home Limited.

Funeral Service For

Attorney Leshanda Nakia

Forde-Brown, LLB, 46

of Queen’s Highway, Deep Creek, Eleuthera, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, July 1, 2023, 1:00p.m. at Trinity Global Cathedral, Marshall Road. Officiating will be Bishop Trevor Williamson, Assisted by: Pastor Sharon Williamson. Cremation will follow.

Precious memories are held by her loving husband: Corporal 1311 Renardo Brown; adopted sons: Kenton & Kaiden Forde; brothers: Paul Francis, PC 2519 Arlington Forde, Jameko Forde, Marco Barnett, Arnold Gardiner, Christopher, Kirkwood, Andrew, Tyrone, Paul Jr. & Ricardo Adderley; sisters: Paula Adderley-WIlliams, Wendy & Judlicka Adderley; mother-in-law: Adianna Whitfield; in-laws: Roland Jr., Rolando, Whitney, Lakeish, Tamika, Precious & Rodeisha Brown, Kenrese, Kenrea, Kenron & Kenrio Whitfield, Victrone Burrows, Indira Forde, Micah Williams Sr., Dorothy McKenzie; adopted brothers & sisters: Colin Scavella Jr., Tanshia Fawkes, Athena Simmons, Police Constable 4230 Shaquille Pickstock, Ashae & Nicholas Pickstock, Marine Seaman Nathan Pickstock, Ashton Albury & Natasha Wallace; nieces & nephews: Jhadyn Albury, Ron Demeritte, Jase Hinsey, Shaquon, Sha’Myah & Nicolette Pickstock, Jaime Lundy, Leah Hanna, D’Mia Francis, Amari, Zion, Rodney & A’Myrah Brown, Abraham, Whitney Jr. & Tameko Burrows, Daryn Pinder, Keon, Ktonya & Stephon Whitfield, Reno McDonald, Andreka Carey, Jazmyn Strachan, Deondre Stuart Jr., Georgina Fawkes, Stephaun Ferguson, Shaheed, Gabrielle, Baley & Marco Barnett Jr., Ayanna & Jennah Forde, Clinteria Johnson, Ruddisha, Crystal, Tyronique Adderley, Michah Jr. & Lorenzo Williams, Arnold Jr. & Arnischa Gardiner; grandniece: Alaysia Margaret Lettita Forde; grandnephews: James Carey Jr. & Phoenix Fox; aunts: Linda (Zeldon) Scavella, Jennifer & Denise Gaitor, Marika Seymour, Theresa (Austin)Jean-Jacques,

Salome (Dunston) Charles, Julia Lightbourne, Joan Forde, Sheila & Cynthia Wallace; uncles: Charles Cummings, Garin (Kim) Seymour, Alonza Francis, Anthony, Wesley & Adrian Forde, Stephen McCollin, Joseph, William, Samuel & Henry Adderley; grandmother: Vivian Francis; grand uncle: Oswald (Evangelist Delores) Francis & Fletcher Coleby; grand aunts: Ettamae Lightbourne, Ruth Coleby & Gloria Grant; godfather: David Strachan; godchildren: Jermaine “Buddha” Clarke, Dahlia Rolle & Hayden Kemp; cousins: Antonya, Anthony, Deangelo, Gabrielle, Megan, Paulette, Miguel Cummings, Shavanno Brown, Leading Seaman Terrence (Erin) Scavella, Garinique & Garin Seymour, Faheem Etterson, Ta-Ray Miller, Ashley, Rosetta, Rashan, Demetrius, Dwayne, Sherrick, Beulahmae, Emma & Edward Lightbourne, Larona Butler, Cassie (Dwayne) Beneby, Edward Colebrooke Jr., Pat & Jerome Moss, Indra, Jinnah, Alejandro, Anton, Anthony, Anjerron, James, Shanise, Wesnie, JonTyler, Jsian Forde, Jia Ferguson & Nikki Adderley; and a host of other relatives & friends including: Bishop Trevor & Pastor Sharon Williamson & Family, Pastor Ambassador Devon A. Rolle & Attorney Yolanda Rolle & Family, Kerecia Nairn & Family, Karla Duhard & Family, William Scott & Family, Merlene Woodside & Family, Lagenia Gibson & Family, H.E Sidney Collie & Family, Christopher Pickstock & Family, Debbie Ferguson & Family, Dr. Kevin Moss, Preston Delancy, Samantha Burrows, Alister Delancy, Marge Pickstock & Family, Pastor Lincoln Young & Family, June Brown & Family, Bishop Bradley Ferguson & Family, Jason Hinsey, Veronica Ferguson & Family, Perrilyn Butler & Family, Lorna O’Gilvie & Family, Deandra Fulford & Family, Margarita Culmer & Family, Jenny Morris, Alicia Coakley, Pastor Joan Sampson & Family, Marjorie Albury & Family, Erica Albury & Family, Ellsworth Johnson, Peter Maynard & Co., Bjorn Ferguson, Ramona Burrows & Family, Vince Burrows & Family, Minister Clay Sweeting (MP South Eleuthera), Denise Albury & Family, Magistrate Kara Turnquest-Deveaux, Magistrate Shaka Serville, Attorney Bridget Francis, The University of the West Indies Barbados (Alumni 2003), Kingdom Advocates & Associates, Kingdom Discipleship Center International Embassy, Anna’s Rental Company, Van & Family, The Bain Town Family, Aquinas College Class of 1993, Kiwanis Club of South Eleuthera, Eleuthera Royal Youth Corps, Deep Creek Association, The Royal Bahamas Police Force-Eleuthera Division, Eugene Dupuch Law School Class of 2003, Church of God (Eleuthera), Toastmasters South Eleuthera, Tijuana Thompson & Staff of the Eleuthera Urban Community Centre and many others too numerous to mention.

The family sincerely regrets any names which were inadvertently omitted.

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

Final Rites and Burial For

Mr. Christopher Andre Mortimer Jr., 53

a resident of Nassau East South will be held on Friday, June 30th, 2023, 11:00am at Saint Francis Xavier Cathedral, West Street, Nassau, Bahamas. Officiating will be Father David N. Cooper assisted by Priests of the Archdiocese and Deacon D’Arcy Rahming and Deacon Samuel Mitchel. Interment will follow in the Catholic Cemetery, Infant View Road.

Christopher Andre Mortimer Jr. was predeceased by his father: Christopher Alexander Mortimer Sr.; grandparents: Walter and Muriel Mortimer; Samuel and Doris Mitchell Sr.

Beautiful memories will always be remembered in the hearts of his loving family, wife: Monika Badillo Mortimer; sons: Christopher Ethan Mortimer III and Noah Valentino Mortimer; daughter: Natalia Valentina Mortimer; mother: Mary Louise Mitchell Mortimer; mother-in-law: Maria Elena Badillo; father-in-law: Manuel Badillo

Sr.; brothers: Michael Mortimer and Gilbert Kemp; sisters: Dr.

Renee C. Mortimer and Paulette A. N. Mortimer; aunts: Margaret Hield, Theresa Sherman, Eleanor Mitchell, Yvonne Mortimer, Ruth Mortimer, Naomi Mortimer and Patricia Rahming; uncles: Deacon

Samuel Mitchell, Sidney Mitchell, Freeland Rolle, Malachi Mortimer, Bradley Rahming and Elkin Sherman; brothers-in-law: Marlo Badillo and Manuel Badillo Jr.; sisters-in-law: Clementina Badillo and Laura Badillo; nieces: Kyanna Mortimer, Alexa Mortimer, Shaunessa Sabie and Emma Badillo; nephews: Quincee Sabie, Ignatius Kemp, Xavier Kemp and David Aguilera; god mother: Barbara Darrell; god brother: Gerard Darrell; numerous cousins including: Cameron, Ambrosine, Lanessa Mitchell, Sean and Lovette Longley, Sherise and Bravio Miller, Shakara and Freelandra Rolle, Philip Mitchell Jr. and Brenda

Mitchell, Gregory and Tanya Cash, Reginald and Tawanna Delancey, Jhonette and Nicolette Mitchell, Dwight, Daniel Jr., Deanna, Racquel and Santi Mitchell; James and Linda Mills, Oneil and Frantisa Mitchell, Zhivago, Zharvarlo and Nadia Mitchell; Pastor Julian and Janet Munroe, Kevin Munroe, Lachea Casey, Alvin Jr. and Shenee Hield; Natalie and Jamado Curry; Apostle Cleon Munroe; Syd JoseyDavis, Racquel Josey, Dave and Derrick Rolle,Cynthia Cooper and Wanda Farquharson; Religious: Archbishop Patrick C. Pinder, Father Kendrick Forbes, Monsignor Alfred C. Culmer, Father David N. Cooper, Father Jay Cartwright, Monsignor Simeon Roberts, Father Glen Nixon, Father Junior Calixte, Father Noel Clarke, Father Reginald Demeritte, Father Devereaux King, Deacon D’Arcy & Benita Rahming, Deacons of the Archdiocese, Sister Andrea Dixon and Sister Edith Hart of New York, Saint Martin’s Monastery; and a host of other relatives and friends including: Enid Pinkney and Santie Hernandez of Miami Florida, Levin Wilson of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Andrew Wilson, Branville McCartney, Mark Humes, Alia Coley & Friends, Nathan Stone, Pam Burnside and Family, Indira and Damian Francis & Family, Honorable Keith Bell, Honorable Michael Pintard, Steven Nesbitt, Laverne Major, Ephraim Cargill, Rosetta Wilson and Family, Anne Pratt Moss, Emmett Saunders, James Coakley, James Owens, Bryan Fernander, John Mortimer, Leslie Vanderpool, Colin and Anna DeGregory, Maria Collie, Esther Thompson and Family, Wendal and Thelma Johnson and Family, Sydney Godet & Family, Sylvia Godet, Ruth Demeritte and Family, Father Ricardo and Sandy Burrows and Family, Rosalie Hall, Fiordelisa Bain, Hubert and Roxanne Chipman, Charles & Marlene Barton, Edwin & Timolin Thompson, Ann Pinder, Karen Leadon, Donald and Donnette Clarke, Alfred and Erma Demeritte, Kevin Davis, Floridell Adderley and Family, Natasha Tuletta Bowman, Charles Adderley, Julian Seymour, Martha and Wilbert Storr, RBC Family and RBC Retirees Group, Cliff Pinder & Associates, Benton Johnson, Bridget Sherman and Family, Ellen Daniels, Joseph and Emily Glass & Family, Nicholas Longley & Family, Barry and Marie Griffin and Family, Emeline Murray and Family, Jennifer Johnson, Sybil Darville, Pat Bell and Family, Trevor Nottage, Trevor Williams, Paul Major, Sharon Noville, Sheena Davis, The Bahamas Catholic Board of Education, Administrators and Teachers of Catholic Schools, Saint Thomas More School and Church Families, Holy Family Junior and Senior Choirs, Staff of Galleria Cinemas and Outback Steakhouse, Saint Augustine’s Class of 1987.

Christopher is also survived by a host of other relatives and friends, all of whom we truly appreciate but are too numerous to mention at this time. The family apologizes for any names not mentioned. May His Soul Rest in Peace

There will be NO VIEWING at the church.

The Body will repose at the Chapel of the Saints Sweeting’s Colonial Mortuary, #54 Blue Hill Road on (TODAY) Thursday, 29th June, 2023 from 10.00am to 5.00pm.

Retired Police Constable #1267

Mr. Christopher Herbert Thompson, 64 affectionately called “Soupy”, “Tommy”, “Tommy Gun”

Solemn Semi-Military Funeral and Burial Wilson “

Funeral Service for

BOB”

Newbold, 49

a resident of Roland Avenue, Boyd Subdivision will be held on Saturday, July 1st, 2023, 10:00 am, at Evangelistic Temple, Collins Avenue, Nassau, Bahamas. Officiating will be Rev. Dr. Vaughan L. Cash Senior Pastor, Evangelistic Temple assisted by Canon Roscoe Davies. Final Rest will follow in the Eastern Cemetery, Nassau, Bahamas.

Left to mourn and cherish his everlasting memories are his wife: Nancy Lorde Decosta; aunts: Alvetha Black, Princess Miller mother of Kenneffe Thompson, Annette Chambers-Thompson mother of Khalil, Julien and Christopher Thompson; brothers: Allan Thompson (Christine), Preston Thompson Jr., Dr. Rubin Thompson (Loretta), Jeffery Thompson (Katrina), Patrick Thompson (Cyprianna), Anthony Thompson Sr. (Janice); sister: Christine Yvonne Thompson; sisters-in-law: Carolyn McKenzie, Audrey Saunders and Claire Lloyd; grandchildren: Kaylee, Kenneth, Kenneffe Jr. and Jayla RoseDream Thompson; nieces: Vannessa Dorsett, Karen Dorsett, Joy Culmer, Sherice Johnson, Devonia Roberts, Dr. Crystal Thompson, Alisha Thompson, Brittney Thompson, Patrina Thompson and Breon Thompson; nephews: Dr. Lionel Thompson (Monique), Benedictine Thompson (Net), Dr. Randal Thompson (Melissa), Angelo Thompson (Dymphina), Shaquille Thompson, Anthony Thompson Jr., Rashad Thompson, Temiko Smith, Harrington Bastian, Wellington Bastian Jr., Alaska Dorsett and Greg Cleare; cousins: Ann Miller, Stephanie and Genevieve Fowler, Anastasia Sylvester, Crystal Taylor, Jackie Collie, Vernitta Collie, Adrian Collie (Etheria), George Collie (Sarah), Jason Collie (USA), Steve Arnett, Emma Arnett (USA), Janice Black, David Fowler, Emmanuel Black, Kevin Black, Randon Black, Elkin Black, Landeraux Smith and Sherice Smith; children of Laura Newman, Linda Newman, Wayne Newman (USA); children of Alvetha Black (Bahamas); grandniece: Shadia Thompson; god child: Renka Brown Hanna; grand nieces and nephews, treasured relatives and friends: Petra Dailey and Family, Garnet Ellis (Patricia), Papi Deveaux, Sidney Deveaux and family, Jen Gardiner, Jayson Moxey (Eloise), Sharon Rahming, Colleen Carter, Delicia Forbes, Chief Magistrate Joan FergusonPratt, Justice W. Renae McKay, Justice Donna Newton, Eden Zonicle, Jaynell Newton, Inga Saunders, Sandra Bethel and family (Long Island), Petra Haven, Tyla Collymore, Lamar Pinder, The Staff of Believe Wines Co., Anton Smith, Atalia Cash, Rev. Dr. Vaughan Cash (Wendy), Dr. Ricquel Greene, Lael Johnson, Sophia Scholz and Family (Texas).Chambers Family (Trinidad and Tobago, Maryland) Phillips Family (Trinidad and Tobago), Joseph Family (Canada), Vivian Minnis and family, Rosemary Pintard and family (Exuma) Larry Pinder, Dianne Thompson, Gaitor’s of Moore’s Island, Reno Forbes (Paula) and Vincent Wring and family; special mention: Eldridge McPhee and The Bel Canto Singers, Royal Bahamas Police Force, Magistrate Court’s staff, Supreme Courts staff, Mosko Construction Co. staff, Department of Environmental Health staff; special thanks goes out to: the EMS and the Doctors and staff at the Emergency Room at Princess Margaret Hospital. The family apologizes for any names not mentioned. May His Soul Rest in Peace

The Body will Repose at the Paul Farquharson Conference Center, East Hill Street on (TODAY) Thursday, 29th June, 2023 from 10.00am to 4.00pm and at the church from 9.00am on Saturday until service time.

Will be held at Agape Church, Malcolm Road & Golden Palm Estates off Kennedy Subdivision on Saturday, 1st July, 2023 at 10am. Officiating will be Bishop Helen McPhee, Assisted by: Pastor Kellen V. Russell. Interment will follow in Southern Cemetery, Cowpen and Spikenard Road.

Left to cherish is memories are, 3 brothers: Hambling, Kirkwood and Roderick Newbold; 3 Sisters: Zonamae Newbold, Violet Newbold-Cornish and Villamae Newbold-Davis; Brothers-inLaw: Perry Davis; Aunt: Grace Hepburn; Numerous Nephews including: Micquel, Kirkwood, Justin, Theo Newbold, Lester Burrows and Mario Russell. Numerous Nieces including: Joy, Nacia, Talecia, Aaliyah, Lisa, Loretta Newbold, Crystal Hyler, Shavanda Fulford, Ericka Allen, O’Shara Bain and Claudette Simmons. Host of other relatives and friends including: Bishop Helen McPhee, Peggy Newbold, Rosenell Dean, Patricia Darville & Family, Janet Hepburn & Family, Lenardo Davis & Family, Lisa & Sonia Hepburn, Peter Moss & Family, the entire Moss Gas Station, The Deans Family, Eugene Rolle and his friend Kera and those that we fail to mention. May our brother soul rest in peace.

Friends may pay their last respects at Sunset Mortuary and Crematorium #50 Mt. Rose Avenue on Friday 11am-5pm. and at the Church until services time.

Death Notices For

Ronald Neymour Jr., 79

Dorothy Marilyn Taylor, 79

Nevlaka Romanda Brown, 38

formerly of Bering Point, Andros died at his residence in Flamingo Gardens on Wednesday, June 14th, 2023. The funeral service will be held on Friday, July 7th at New Bethlehem Baptist Church, Independence Drive.

Left to cherish his memories are his wife: Irelene Neymour; children: Della, Deon, Lamont, Kurt, Kimberley, Linda; grandchildren: Deandra and Deon Jr. Neymour, Derrell Jones, Adia Murphy, Kurt Jr., Cassius Powell, Kimika Hepburn; great grandchild: A’gem Taylor; sisters: Evelyn Anderson, Vernae Moore; brother: Randolph Neymour; daughter-in-law: Sambreanne Neymour; son-in-law: Gramiko Hepburn; sisterin-law: Almarie, Patsy and Magnolia Neymour, Olean Ferguson, Claudell Johnson, Clarnette Mc Donald, Anna Rolle, L. Marie Simms; brother-in-law: Alvin Moore, Basil Simms, Preston Cunningham, Donathan; countless relatives and friends including: the entire Neymour family, The Braynen family, The Bain family, The Seymour family, The Brown family, The Coakley family, The Smith family, The Mackey family, The Russell family, The Simms family, The Farquharson family.

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

a resident of Lake Court Big Pond and formerly of Port Nelson Rum Cat, died at her residence Monday, June 26th, 2023.

Cherished memories are held by her daughters: Donna Davis, Mena Melinda Armbrister and N’keva Williams; son: Sigmond Brent Bethel; sisters: Nurse Letita Curry and Allison Major of Florida; six grandchildren, six great grandchildren; 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.

a resident of St. Margaret Road, died at The Princess Margaret Hospital on Wednesday, June 28th, 2023.

Precious memories will linger in the hearts of her father: Wilfred Brown; mother: Zerlene Brown; sons: Jeremy and Charlton Brown; sisters: Deandra Bell and Nicota Brown; brothers: Wilfred and Corey Brown; 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.

Celebration Services For

Ms. Kara Delise Miller, 35

of Hanna Road, Foxhill will be held on Saturday at 3:00pm at Church of God of Prophecy, Elizabeth Estates. Officiating will be Pastor Dwight Ferguson assisted by other ministers of the Gospel. Cremation will follow.

She was predeceased by her mother: Margaret Brown; sister: Nellie.

Left to cherish her memories are her son: Eddie Clarke; father: Delton Miller; grandmother: Mazey Simmons; brothers: Reno and Keno Clarke; sister: McQuilea Johnson; aunt: Denise Fernander; uncles: Yorick Brown Sr., Leslie Miller, Tyrone Miller, Lawrence Miller, Dwight Miller, Steven Miller, Philip Miller, Trevor Miller, Gary Brown; special friend: Perry Clarke; other relatives and friends including: John and Terrance Brown; Yorick Brown III, Marshanique Brown, Kayshonda Brown, Lawrence Thompson, Deron Fisher, Shandia and Oranique Brown, Oranel Brown, Barry Brown Jr., Quon Scott, Donnovan Higgings, Lyndel Thompson, Deston Simmons, Charis Carey, Julian C. Fernander, Kyle Fernander, Jermaine Turnquest, David Palmer, Lawrence Bascomb, Kent Lightbourne, The Clarke Family; management and staff of Esso On The Run, Fox Hill Rd & Prince Charles; and a host of other relatives and friends to numerous to mention.

Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at Serenity Funeral Home and Crematorium, #153 Baillou Hill Road on Friday from 12:00noon to 5:00pm and at the church on Saturday from 2:00pm until service time.

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Families are our #1 Priority

Mr. Kendrick Jason Johnson, 33

of #19 Mauritis Avenue, Elizabeth Estates will be held on Saturday, July 1st, 2023, 10:00am at Zion Baptist Church, East and Shirley Streets. Officiating will be Rev. T. G. Morrison assisted by other ministers of the gospel. Interment will be made in the Old Trail Cemetery, Old Trail Road.

Kendrick Jason Johnson will be greatly loved and missed by his two sons: Kendrick Johnson Jr., Kenvon Johnson; one sister: Prescola Moss-Brown; three brothers: Owen Leon Collie, Anthony Forbes, Jamaal Johnson; five aunts: Princess Pennerman, Babara Knowles, Carolyn Moss, Aneska Simmons and Nicola Beary; eight uncles including: Andrew Moss, Raymond Moss, Ezekiel Moss, Dr. Kevin Moss, Dion Moss, Mark Johnson, Dennis Johnson and Bryan Johnson; numerous nieces and nephews including: Garret Brown Jr., James Horton, Jamari Johnson, Owen Collie Jr. Mia Collie, Kiara Colie, Garranique Brown, Malyia Johnson, Anthonique and Antonia Forbes; other relatives and friends including: Tyrone Sawyer, Phillipa Stirrup, Johnathon Higgs, The Winters Family, Mrs. Darling, John Archer, Everett, Quentin, Shakera and Charlene Pennerman, Shirley Kerr, Joekeita and Joereco Knowles, Rosalie Moss and Family and the entire Elizabeth Estates Family.

Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at Serenity Funeral Home and Crematorium, #153 Baillou Hill Road on Friday from 12:00noon to 5:00pm and at the church on Saturday from 8:30am to service time.

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Families are our #1 Priority

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Last Rites for

NAOMI BODIE, 81

Graveside Service For

Bryan D’Anglo Mychal Smith, 20

will be held at Southern Cemetery, Cowpen and Spikenard Road on Saturday, July 1, 2023 at 1pm. Officiating will be Rev. Muriel Lightbourne assisted by Rev. Milton Newbold

of Strachan’s Alley off Kemp Road formerly of Black Point, Exuma, will be held on Saturday, 1st July, 20023 at Evangelistic Centre Assembly of God, Baillou Hill Road and Vesey Street at 11:00am. Officiating will be Rev. Dr. Neil A. Hamilton, assisted by Rev. Tyrone Sands. Interment will follow at the Western cemetery.

Cherished memories are held by Daughters: Theresa and Arnette Rahming; Adopted daughter: Minister Shelia Cartwright; Sons: Dwight, Rev. Dr. Neil (Minister Katherine) Hamilton, Lorenzo Stubbs; Adopted sons: Jenero & Jamal Roberts, Jahlani Fritz; Sisters: Minnie (Bishop Salathiel) Rolle and Bertha Bodie Curry; Brother: Harcourt Bodie of Florida; Granddaughters: Paulette Davis, Nadia and Deandra Bridgewater, Teneji and Shakera Rahming, and Ka’Neil Hamilton; Grand sons: Paul Davis, Rolando Bridgewater, Lorenzo Stubbs, Jr.; Great Grand: Sharonique Davis, Neveah and Navario Smith, Deandre, Rownique, Roland Bridgewater, Shanae & Shaniya Rahming, Terrell & Deon Johnson, Darnae Rolle, Patricio Jr. & Lanaj Curtis, Tyrone and Tahron Woods, Narnae Rolle, Ra’el Major; Nieces: Mervin and Rochelle Wallace, Myrthlyn, Desma, Monique Rolle, Sonia Bullard, Margarite Curry, Tameka Ferguson; Nephews: Dwayne and Wayne White, Franklin Ferguson, Steven Adderely, Monte White, Craig Curry, Bradley and Martin Rolle, Michael Bullard. Other relatives and friends: Brazanne and Zion White, Devanya Moxey, Firnethera Brown, Christopher Oliver, Vincent Rolle, Ena Wright, Francis Rolle of Black Point, Exuma, Michelle Rolle and family, the late Lillie Smith & Family, Nellie Cooper and Family, Patricia Brown and family, Christine Delancey and Family, the communities of Strachan Alley, St. James Road, and South Street.

We do apologize for any names that we inadvertently omitted.

The body will repose at Curtis Memorial Mortuary on Friday 30th June, 2023 at 10am-5pm. and viewing at church on Saturday until service time.

He is survived by his mother: Catherine Smith; father: Tissley Neely; grandmother: Sharon Rox; grandfather: Charles (Paula) Smith Sr.; brothers: Cordell McKenzie Jr., Brandon Smith; sisters: Tiffany Neely, Tameka Neely; aunts: Holly Smith, Lisa Greenslade, Joanna

Munroe, Cpl Cludette Munroe, Paulette King; uncles: Mychal Rox, Nelson Thompson, Charles Smith Jr., Lavardo, Leonardo Smith, Robert, Brentwood Munroe, Hillary, Ellis Gibson; grandaunts: Marilyn Moss, Donna Sweeting, Beatrice Ferguson, Muriel Lightbourne, Alma Saunders, Cheryl Huyler, Verna Douglas, Jennifer Munroe; granduncles: Gregory Rox, Kerry Baker, Calvin Munroe; cousins: Shanell Arthur Thompson, Mekell, Romeka, Robert Jr., Robin, Arieanna, Britanni, Brentwood Jr., Brea, Ishmael Munroe, Dashenique, Shandell, Ellis Jr., Demisiceo Gibson, Ricardo Jr., Renisha, Rashea, Rashan, Ricara, Ricarian Neely, Sean, Leonardo Bain, Kayshell, Eulin Petty, Omar Lockhart, Crystal Brown, Bridgette, Michelle, Tiffany, Italia, Dawndria, Tianya Douglas, Candace Brown, Garvinique Dawkins, Kevanae, Kennedie Woodside, Tamara, Julian, Julio Brian Stuart, Ariel, Justin Burrows, Yoshiko Baker, Taje McPhee, Arturo Rolle, Shantell Armbrister, Jermaine, Genturi, Angelique, Kianne Cambell, Dominique Bethel, Antonio Major, Jamaal, Dominique, Carlos Moss, Darroch, Darshtyn Baker, Cassandra; godfathers: Travis Mackey, Shawn Greenslade, Jolly Lobosky; other friends and relatives: Janette Johnson and Family, Tamara Hamilton and Family, Shornette Milton and Family, Sheryl Smith and Family, Latoya Cargill and Family, Roland “Yardie” Barette, Kevin, Jason, Mikey, Celly Forty, Jimmy, Mary Coakley and Family, Margaret Bethel and Family, Mellony, Roscoe, Shakera, Sherry Knowles, Angelo Lockhart, Collin Storr, Blacka and Family, Meanny and Family, Monalisa McKenzie and Family, Joan Carey and Family, Wayne Carey and Family, Chandon Taylor and Family, Shanton McSweeney, Gary Cooper and Family, Garnisha Rahming, Geo, Tevin, Patrice Bain and Family, Myateja Smith, Cassandra Bradika Bain, Davanne Rox, Sophia Brennan, Kerry Jr., Kayden, Kenrick Baker and others too numerous to mention

Death Notices For

Bathsheba Ferguson, 67

of Sea Breeze and formerly of Exuma, Bahamas died at her residence on Wednesday, June 28, 2023.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Rossin Green, 60

of Carmichael Road passed away at his residence on Friday, June 23, 2023.

He is survived by a host of relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

of Abaco, Bahamas and formerly of Jamacia passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2023 in Abaco.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Kenneth E. Andrews, 35

of Lauderdalhill, Florida and formerly of New Providence, Bahamas passed away in Broward County, Florida.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Keith Allen, 48

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Funeral Services for

(Exuma) LESSIMAE ROLLE “Less”, 55

of Rolleville, Exuma, will be held on Saturday 1st July, 2023 at Ebenezer Union Baptist Church, Rolleville, Exuma at 11:00 a.m. Officiating: Pastor Adam Brown. Assisted by Other Ministers of the Gospel. Interment will follow in Rolleville Public Cemetery, Exuma, Bahamas.

Cherished memories will always linger in the hearts of her, (4) Children: Craig Clarke Jr., Gavando Clarke, Reuben Rolle Jr. & Aisha Rolle; (1) Grandchild: C’Mari Clarke; (2) Brothers: Leroy Rolle & Barrington Strachan; (3) Sisters: Idena, Gertrude & Bernice Rolle; (7) Nieces: Kamesha Munroe, Iesha Smith, Lashanda, Lashanna & Kenisha Rolle, Rayneice, Richardson & Benecia Rolle; (5) Nephews: Devardo, Tenaz & Tanario Smith, Deon & Rashard Rolle; (4) Grand Nephews: Devarian Smith, Valontone Richardson Jr., Kayden Munroe & Janeil Butler; (4) Grand Nieces: Devonya Smith, Rayniyah Ferguson, Kaliyah Munroe & Praliyah Musgrove; (2) Nephews-in-law: Garvin Munroe & Valontone Richardson Sr.; (4) Godchildren: Marcus, Terria, Vincent & Ronnie; (2) Uncles: Lindsey & Elder General Taylor; (4) Aunts: Edithmae Taylor, Ethlyn Curtis, Deaconess Rosalee & Audrey Taylor; Cousins: Elvis & (Maryann) Rolle Vernal, Anthony (Smokey), Elladane, Tyrone, & Advira Rolle, Terrance Taylor, Darron & (Tiffany) Curtis, Janice & (Bradwin) Hall, Elvina & Barbara Curtis, Keith & (Shanny) Curtis, Arthur & Kendal Curtis, Steve Taylor, Maureen & (Rev. John O.) Musgrove, Elva Nairn, Terry & (Edmund) Collins, Eloise, Anthony (Theresa) Taylor, Loretta Collie, Cynthia (Ricardo) Brown, Vanessa & (Robin)Staurt, Narissa & (Julian) Gaitor, Nathea & Dencil Taylor, D’entae Thompson & Family, Charmaine, Vernetta & Marvin, Judith Reece, Monique Knowles, Gertiel Moxey & family, Pamela Rolle Storr, Denise Hinzey, Youlanda (Sue), Kim & Leah Rolle, Natasha McPhee, Quinton Rolle & Family, Christine, Ethel, Issamae, Cyprianna, Idamae & Family, Leaniemae & Angela Bodie, Judy Davis, Jerolyn Armbrister, Bridgette, Derek & Phillip Curtis, Yvonne Curtis, Linda Curtis, Bessiemae & Rev. Hueton Lloyd, Elaine McKenzie, Lillian B. Rolle & family & Angerine Curtis, May & Charlie Rolle, Maggie Woodside, Katherine McKenzie & Family; A host of other relatives including: David Smith & Family, Craig Clark Sr., Sharon Clark & family, Bill McPhee & Family, Melvina McPhee & Family, Lenora Williams & Family, Shirley Williams & Family, Adell Rolle, Pet Rolle & Family, Ivy Rolle & Family, Dorothy Bain & Family, Judy Rolle & Family, Claudette Rolle & Family, Alice & Mae Munnings, Christine Smith, Irene McKenzie & Family, Katherine McKenzie & Family, Louise & Tyrone McKenzie, Greg Taylor & Family, Dellarese Strachan & family, Kelly Taylor, Kenris Davis & Family, Marsha McKenzie & Family, Virginia Bannister & Family, Marva Baptiste & Family, Cleo & Family, Stephanie Blatch & Family, Sharlene Poitier & Family, Theresa & Dorothy, Arlene Cooper & Family, Monique Rolle, Rose, Elaine Rolle & Family, Mrs. Izona Rolle & Family, Arnette McKenzie & Family, Ann McKenzie & Family, Vernette Rolle & Family, Janice, Kermit Rolle & Family, Yvette Ferguson & Family, Debbie Nixon & Family, Victoria McKenzie, Garfield Forbes & Family, Judith Russell and the entire Exuma Health Care Centre, Peace & Plenty Family, Mrs. Pamela Gorte, Mr. Don Barr and the entire staff of L.N.Coakley High School, Sandals Emerald Bay (especially Shawn Thompson), Grand Isles Resort & Spa, February Point, Kemp Road Family, Reds Backhoe & Trucking (Hansel Rolle), Rev. Dr. Adam J. Brown & Family, Rev. Margaret Woodside & Family, Rev. Reginald McKenzie & Family, Rev. Douglas Rolle & Family, Rev. Stanford Munnings & Family, Rev. Evette Hart & Family, Dorcus Rolle & Family, Paula Rolle & Family, Hon. I. Chester Cooper (Deputy Prime Minister & Member of Parliament for the Exuma & Ragged Island), Anthony Moss (former M.P for Exuma & Ragged Island), The Class of 1985, Exuma Senior High, The entire Community of Rolleville, Exuma & Baratarre, The Ebenezer Union Baptist Church.

Relatives and friends may pay their last respect at Ebenezer Baptist Church, Rolleville on Friday from 11:00am - 6pm and again at the church on Saturday from 10:00am until service time

ARTHUR WESLEY PENN “Wess” 56

of Matthew Town, Inagua, will be held at Ebezener Methodist Church Shirley Street, Nassau, Bahamas Saturday, July 1st, 2023 at 10:00am. Officiating will be Rev. Milton Lightbourne, Assisted by Rev. Christopher Neely, Deacon Sharon Williams. Interment will follow on Lakeview Memorial Gardens, John F. Kennedy Drive, Nassau, Bahamas.

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He was predeceased by his parents Arthur and Selsia Penn.

Cherised memories are held by his, Brothers: Lynn (Linda), John (Annatasha), and Shervin (Vanessa) Penn; Sisters: Wendy and Fay Penn and Carla Lightbourne; Nephews: Acadia Knowles, Desmond Major, DeAngelo Pickstock and Joshua Penn; Nieces: Khyla Forbes and Alia Penn; Uncles: Wilfred (Marsha) and Ronald (Lily) Beneby; Aunts: Clara Cox, Julia Pratt, Anita, Olive and Emily Beneby and Challamay McIntosh; Cousins: James, Vaughn and Burdette Cartwright; Patrick Hall, Cecilia Ewing, Wally Hanna, Beryl Knowles, Muriel Dean, Rosemary Grant, Luther, Eugene and Evitt Mortimer, Robert, Hiriam and Garnet Cox, Sandra Neely, Inez Nixon, Shantell Cox-Hutchinson, Dr. Patricia, Caudray and Demetria Pratt, Stephanie Wallace, Judy Major, Fleater Smith, Maceo, Ricardo, Roscoe, Kean and Jade Beneby, Portia Finley, Berthmae and Ronique Beneby, Samara Taylor, Kentraniqueo and Kendrica McIntosh, Antoinette Thompson and Sheena Cox and their families; Godchildren: Ken Rolle Jr., Decele Mullings, Deandra Clarke, Tonnika Ingraham, Dr. Mykayah Nixon, Gordejha Morley, Mary Arnett, Phalia Cox, Amir Jolly, Antonio Knowles, Asia and Jayel Decosta, Tianna and Timia Knowles and Emma Neely; Other relatives and friends including: Sandra and Jeremiah Penn, Richard (Cynthia) Gibbs and family, Lillian Rolle, Holston Ferguson, Maglyn and Robert Forbes and family, the Bullards, Higgs, Burrows, Hall’s, Smith’s, Simmons, Cox’s, Hanchell’s and Seymour’s families, Cleveland Palacious and family, Leslie St. Albord and family, Charlotte Henfield and family, Ricardo Pierre, Rico and Leroy Arnette and family, Shane Wilson and family, Sean and Stevie Ferguson, Troy Clarke, Lavard Wilson and family, Laverne Ingraham, Cory Reckley, Stevie and Patty Fawkes, Tara Lindo, Cristabal McCoy, Dean and Celeste Mullings, Geneo Turnquest, family of Dorothy Ingraham; Pyfrom family, Mrs. Sislyn McIntosh and family, Tammy Cartwright, Kirmild Seymour, Paulette Roker, Penelope Anderson, Monalisa Hanna, Anthea Clarke, Kirk Francis, Sharon, Roscoe, Anishka and Candy Seymour and family; Mrs. Margaret Minus, Mr. & Mrs. Ken Rolle, Romeo Durham, Deacon Sherry Williams, Rev. Milton Lightbourne, Rev. Christopher Neely, Rev. Audrey Burrows, Algernon Jones, Lucy Hamilton, Leona Burnside, Lynette Pierre, Freelanda Rolle, Gaynell Higgs, Alexus Francis, Principal, other Teachers and students of Inagua All Age School; Laurence Henfield, Pandora Palacious, Darren Robinson and family, Antonia Jolly, Rozell Burrows, Vincent Deleveaux, Etienne Farquharson and family, Dale Harvey and family, Vincent Cartwright, GHS Class of ’85, Inagua Wesley Methodist Church, the entire Great Inagua community and other relatives and friends to numerous to mention

Relatives and friends may pay their last respect at Evergreen Mortuary located on Parkgate Road on Friday from 10:00am-5:00 pm and again at the church on Saturday from 9am until Service time

Funeral Service For

Judy Newchurch, 60

Yvonne Newchurch and Makoya Rolle; numerous nieces, nephews, great-grandnieces, and nephews; other relatives and friends too many to mention; special friends: Michelle Miller and family, Sophia Barnett, Pearly Bethell, Mario Sherman, Shervin Ferguson, Pam and Wayne Williams and family, Evadne Bascom and family, Bishop Donald Durant and Pastor Keva Smith and family, Church of God Fowler Street family.

Friends may pay their last respects at Legacy Memorial Mortuary, 20 Claridge Road on (TODAY) Thursday, 29th June, 2023 from 10:00am to 6:00pm and on Friday from 10:00am until service time at the church.

Special request from the deceased to all attendees, wear light pastel colors only. No dark colors.

will be held at Church of God, Fowler Street on Friday, 30th June, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Bishop Donald Smith. Interment will be in Fox Hill Cemetery, Fox Hill Road.

Left to cherish her memories and carry on her legacy are her children: Jerino Smith and Amiee Newchurch, her beloved grandson: Jerrmari Smith; adopted daughter: Anishka (Daswell) Cox and Ashley O’Brien; sisters: Joan (Jonnot) Marc, Cyrina Newchurch, Paula (James) Cooper, Chriscola (Simon)Johnson, Charmaine (John) James, Marie, Claudette and Cassandra Almonor, Marguerite Almonor-Denis, Marie Waltha and Stephanie Lamour, Shamia and Cherene Almonor; brothers: Jeffrey (Derry) Hutchinson, Rev. Ritchie (Elsada) Newchurch, Nathan (Charlotte), Samuel and Abraham Newchurch; nieces and nephews: Renetha Pratt (Kemuel), Johnelle Lewis (Vanreko), Emma, Jarmaine, Dominique and John James Jr., Edwena Hutchinson-Arnett, Jeffery, Dangelo and Emmanuel Hutchinson, Andre, Paulette, Demetrius, Moniqua and Janice Marc, Felicia Rolle, Michalla McKenzie, Veranique Knowles, Akeelah Newchurch, Samuel Newchurch Jr, and Santerrio Johnson, Regina and

Death Notice For Maria Ann Curtis, 54

of Lines Road died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Saturday, 24th June, 2023.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Funeral Services for

Mario Clarence Bootle, 49

of Coral Harbour and formerly of Dundas Town, Abaco, will be held at 10:00 a.m. (TODAY) Thursday 29th June, 2023 at New Birth Church, Faith Avenue & Bellot Road. Officiating will be Pastor Bruce Davis assisted by other ministers of the gospel. Cremation was held.

Left to cherish his memories are his, Wife: Priniscia Bootle; Mother: Joycelyn Bootle; Father: Fritz Bootle Sr.; Stepmother: Deborah Bootle; Children: Brittney, Mario Jr., Dario, Mo’eshia, Shaquan and Jaheim; Grandchild: Moana; Mother-in-law: Willamae Williams Evans; Sisters: Marva (Carl) Archer Sr., Wendy (Damalus) Curry, Darlene Russell, Annoushka (Shaolin) Rolle, Holly Bootle and Shaquita Stubbs; Brothers: Fritz (Azuredee) Bootle Jr., Bjorn Bootle, Anwar Bootle, Ahmad (Tasia) Bootle, Wes Bootle and Lamar Watkins; Sister-in-law: Tamica Williams, Shanell Miller Knowles and Monica Williams Fisher; Brothers-in-law: Dwight Miller and Robert Dorsette; Nieces: Alexea and Anaya Archer, Brooklyn Curry, Cordeisha and Jana Bootle, Shalia and Shaniah Rolle, Aubree Bootle, Aniyah Bootle, Annalea, Destine’ and Angel Bootle, Beyonce, Brejann, Serenity and Takalah Bootle, Amaya Murray, Jordan Watkins, Tamia Smith, Trevonya Knowles and Shania Knowles; Nephews: Sidney and Carl (Jr.) Archer, Bryce and Brody Curry, Shaolin Jr. and Shiloh Rolle, Ahmad Jr. and Amari Bootle, Antuan, Angelus, Barrack and Evan Bootle, Jeru, Sevyn and Shiloh Bootle, Vado Bootle Jr., Lamar Jr. and Isaiah Watkins, Jareke Smith, Rahkeem Fisher, Troy Smith, Jaylen Fisher and Joshua Fisher; Aunts: Evelyn Babb, Patricia Bootle, Sandra Miller, Gretchen Bootle, Gwendolyn Penn, Ruth Davis, Wently Reckley and Norma Burrows; Uncle: Harrison Butler, Cardinal, Prince, Hank and Terrance Davis; Special friends and family: Mr. Zyandell Jones, Stephanie Barnett and Family, Lashundra Black and Family, Trevor (Gina) Swain and Family, Crystal (Jexell) Tinker and Family, Rolando Levy and Family, Kizzie, Terrance and Travis Russell, Marcia, Ronaldo and Juliette Butler, Wayde, Kenrick and Melvin Babb, Fayne Babb-Moss, Sandy Babb-Watkins, Colyn McDonald, Denise Heines, Calvin (Elsa) McDonald, Terrance (Tameka) McDonald, Shawn (Janice) McDonald, Vanda McDonald, Tiffany (Barrington) Miller, Deino (Shavonne) McDonald, Tavanti (Jerissa) McDonald, Brad and Ramon Miller, The Bootle Family, The Russell Family, The Dawkins Family, The Knowles Family, The Davis Family, The Wilmore Family, Pastor Bruce Davis and the New Birth Church Family, The staff at the Kidney Centre, Marsh Harbour, Abaco, and The staff in the Dialysis Unit at The Princess Margaret Hospital, Nassau, Bahamas and the entire communities of Dundas and Murphy Town, Abaco.

Shirley Ann Duncombe, 66

of Melvern Road, Yellow Elder Gardens, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday 1st July, 2023 at Southside Christian Church International, Dignity Gardens & Carmichael Road. Officiating will be Apostle Clifford A. Smith. Interment will follow in Lakeview Memorial Gardens & Mausoleum, JFK Drive & Gladstone Road.

Cherished memories will always linger in the hearts of her Children: Shellean, Hubell Jr. & Diandra Duncombe, Natasha Rolle; Grand children: Shaquan & Shaquell Carey, David Jr., Alicia, Isaiah & Ayria Duncombe, Ethan Rolle, Zammire Woodside; Great-Grand Child: Trace Carey; Son-in-law: Ian Rolle; Sisters: Merle Ingraham & Pearline Bethel; Brothers: Vincent Walkes, Christopher Brown; Sister-in-law: Albertha Duncombe; Brothers-in-law: Reverend Steve, Kenneth, Terrance Duncombe; Nieces: Carla, Sabrika, Shakara, Tiffany, Racquel, Natasha, Dorinda, Shamika, Decinna, Agatha, D’shantae, Denreka, Kashell, Katrell, Kenya, Toria, Treasure, Lashann, Shania, Dollimae, Ruth, Sheryl, Dianna, Sheena, Sherrell, Felicity, Felicia, Torryka, Torrajah, J’miyah; Nephews: Marvin, Ronald, Walter II, Bertrum, Frank, Perry, Rocky, Clarence, Denzil, Kevin, Arnold, Leonardo, Jason, Terrance, Jeffrey, Phillip, Christopher, Walter III, Dakota, Leonardo, Leslie Jr., Torrick Sr., Cayden, Cardo, London, Delgano, Torry, Torrick Jr.; Other Relatives & Friends: Apostle C. Clifford III & Judy Smith, Southside Christian Ministries Int’l Church Family, Rev. Howard and Thelma Williamson, Robinson Morris Church Family, Melany Marshall, Tamara Kelly, Tracey Sherman, Daphanie Cadet, Devon & Delvin Duncombe, Princess Martin, Jordan, Rita Rolle, Ettamae Bowe & Family, Stephanie, Carol Roberts, Annemae & Family, Eva Bethel, Stephanie Reid, Kerry Rolle and Family, Prophetess Tamiko Collie, Ms. Lily Burrows and Family, Lynette Roberts, Karen Smith, Fay Delancey, Sally Thompson, Rosemarie Brissette, Family Members of the late Rudell Brissette, Kevin & Marie Cooper, Lyford Cay Club, Albany, The One Family Group, The Yellow Elder Community and Staff of PMH.

May Her Soul Rest in Peace!

Friends may pay their last respects at Bethel Brothers Morticians & Crematorium, #44a Nassau Street on Friday 30th June, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and at the church on Saturday 1st July, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. until service time.

May His Soul Rest in Peace!

Funeral Services for

Silbert Junior Russell, 75

of Hamilton Road, Mt. Pleasant Village and formerly of Fox Town, Abaco, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday 1st July 2023 at St. Paul The Apostle Catholic Church, Western Road. Officiating will be Fr. Kendrick Forbes. Interment will follow in The Catholic Cemetery, Tyler Street, Chippingham.

He was preceded in death by his Mother and Father: Eric and Leona Wells-Russell; Brother: Rudolph Cooper; Sister: Shirley Greenslade; Sons: Emeico and Silbert Jr. Russell.

Silbert leaves to Mourn but Cherish all the wonderful memories of his life, His loving and dedicated wife for Twenty-Eight years: Margaret Russell; Daughters: Kenva (Mark) Thomas of Topeka, Kansas, Joan (Craig) Roker of Freeport, Grand Bahama; Sons: Clifton (Bridgett) Bullard of Washington, Geno (Tahira) Kemp and Anthony Russell; Grandchildren: Caleb, Cayla and Christian Bullard, Mekhari Kemp, Antonio, Ainsely and Ahejah Russell, Keven and Nathan Thomas, Janelle (Brian) Saunders, Raychad Harris, Jade and Jem Roker; Great Grandchildren: Bronx and Maddox Saunders; Brothers: Toney (Sedricka) Russell, Keith, Michael, Eric Jr and Wendell Russell, Carlton (Elizabeth) Russell, Herman (Cheryl) Russell and Eric Wallace; Sisters: Darnell Russell-Ferguson, Sherry Russell-Nixon, Alma (Tony) Munroe and Eloise Russell; Brother-In-Law: Cornelius (Lauren) Kemp; SistersIn-Law: Sandra Kemp, Georgina Kemp of New York, Effie Owens and Susan Kemp of South Andros; Nieces: Samanthara Russell, Shirgegor (Jeremy) Lynes, Toneoka, Latonya, Chelsi, Charlot Lei, Eddice and Bianca Russell, Russchellea Bain, Wendy Jagnati, Shavante Nixon, Lakeisha Russell-Barrett and Yvette Cooper-Johnson; Nephews: Davan Bastian, Kendrick Kemp, Tony (Jena) Kemp, Sharon Brown, Gustavius (Julie) Smith of New York, Larry Russell, Edourao Greenslade, Jason Major, Preston Jr. Ferguson, Keith Jr. and Anfernee Russell, Allan, Godfrey, and Phillip Cooper; Numerous other Nieces, Nephews, Grandnieces and Grandnephews Other Relatives and Friends Including: Patsy Kemp and Family of Rochester, New York, Jeanne Lundy and Family of Canada, Yvonne Lewis, Lady Joan (Sir Arthur) Foulkes, Joey (Carole) Wells of Freeport, Grand Bahama, Edwin and Zelda Munnings, Jan Thurston, Lynda and Megzie Russell, Demarles Brown, Arlene Nichols and Family, The McPhee Family, The Carrol Family, Bernard Beckford, Leta Forbes and Family, Ortneil Andrews and Family, Jane Grant and Family, Freeport, Grand Bahama, Fr Kendrick Forbes, St. Paul The Apostle Catholic Church Family, Roy Curry and Family, Aquinas College Class of 1969, The Fox Town, Abaco Family and The

Mt. Pleasant Village Community; Special Thanks to: Dr. Gloria Ageeb, Dr. Patrick Cargill, Dr. Sheena Smith-Wallace, Nurse Gaynell Cooper, The Nurses and Doctors of The Princess Margaret Hospital Male Surgical Ward West.

To each and everyone who assisted, shared words of encouragement, phone calls and other expressions of sympathy, we thank you for being there for us. The family expresses our sincere thanks and appreciation to all. May The Lord continue to bless and keep you

May His Soul Rest in Peace!

Friends may pay their last respects at Bethel Brothers Morticians & Crematorium, #44a Nassau Street on Friday 30th June 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

THERE WILL BE NO VIEWING AT THE CHURCH

Emerald Deloney Sands, 86

of Bakers Close, Oaks Field, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday 1st July, 2023 at Christ Church Cathedral, George Street. Officiating will be The Very Rev’d Dean Harry Bain, assisted by Rev’d Fr. Eric A. Miller. Interment will follow in Ebenezer Cemetery, East Shirley Street.

She is survived by her Daughters: Philippa Shaw and Barbara Newton; Sons: Keith and Andrew Sands; Grandchildren: Jonelle Sands, Vanessa Duncanson, Tristana and Magnus Shaw, Nathan Sands, and Chloe Newton; Great Grandchild: Eliana Duncanson; Sisters: Eloise Johnson and Joyce Turnquest; Brother: Gordon Wong; and a host of other relatives and friends.

May Her Soul Rest in Peace!

Friends may pay their last respects at Bethel Brothers Morticians & Crematorium, #44a Nassau Street on Friday 30th June, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

There will be NO VIEWING at the church.

Funeral Services for

Jennifer Judith Davis, 77

of West Street will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday 1st July, 2023 at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, West Street North. Officiating will be Reverend Fr. Kendrick J. Forbes assisted by Reverend Fr. Glen C. Nixon. Interment will follow in the Catholic Cemetery, Tyler Street.

Left to mourn are her Four children: Danielle, Michael (Kira), Kevin and Richara; Grandchildren: Michael, Alexander, Tamia, Kalin, Kevin and McKenzie Coleby, Denae Neil, Terae Bain, and Cohen Mackey; Great grandchild: Mikayla Coleby; Sister: Helena Davis; Sister-inlaw: Cynthia Sealy; Nephews: Charles Sealy (Rochelle) Charous Sealy; Doddridge Davis (Michelle); Nieces: Michelle Swann (Alvin), Chasserie, Charlsetta and Charlyne Sealy, Mary Elizabeth Higgs (Henry), Erika Cooke (Sterling) and Albertine Davis; Other relatives & friends including: Michael Munnings & family; Earl Peter Brown (Beverley) & family; Richard Coleby (Mary) & family; Tony Brown & family; Karen Archer & family; Wendy Burrows & family; Ericka Dean & family; Donica and Carlo Jackman & family; Mary Mitchell, Howard Bastian & family; Bernadette Godet & family; Bridget Newman Gibson (Anthony) & family; Carolyn Johnson & the entire Johnson & Clarke families; Tanya Sherman & family; Lavarda Adderley (adopted daughter); Michaela Virgil-Storr & the Virgil family; Mary Stovel & family; Charles Albury (Wanda); St. Francis Junior & Senior Choirs; Father Kendrick Forbes & Father Glen Nixon; Family of Bible Truth Ministries; Na-amah Barker (Shawn) & family; Bethsheba Small, Debbie Rolle, Kevin Bell, Clarke Rolle, George Burrows, Michael Newton, Vernita Trotman, Brandon Jones, Regina Patrick and the entire E.M.S Department PHA; Eleanor Collie; Dr. Nevilene McPhee; Princess Smith; Tamika Taylor; Andrew Wallace; Sheila Coleby; Christine Munnings; Patricia Joseph; “Da Crew”; West Street family including Mona & family, The Taylor family; Luke and the staff of McCartney’s Pharmacy.

May Her Soul Rest in Peace!

Friends may pay their last respects at Bethel Brothers Morticians & Crematorium, #44a Nassau Street on Friday 30th June, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and at the church on Saturday 1st July, 2023 from 1:00 p.m. until service time

Velma Francis Smith-Black, 87

of West Dennis Court, Yellow Elder Gardens, will be held at 10:45 a.m. on Friday 30th June, 2023 at St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, Boyd Road. Officiating will be Monsignor Alfred Culmer, assisted by other members of the clergy. Interment will follow in Lakeview Memorial Gardens & Mausoleum, JFK Drive & Gladstone Road.

Velma was preceded in death by her eldest Son: Ronnie Archer.

She is survived by her Husband: James Black; Children: Daughters, Patrice (David) Farrington, Michelle (David) Whyms, Sherese Williams, and Darin Issacs; Daughter-in-Law: Bernadette Archer; Grand Children: Selina, Ronnie, Arron and Simon Archer, Donavon and Donica Farrington, Gary Oliver (Britanny Smith) and Daveril Whyms, Gitano Black, Raynesha and Chasanique Williams, and Sémaz Rolle; Great Grandchildren: Mai tae, Johan Roberts, Destiny Bain, Donavon Jr., Damien and Devonte Farrington, Gabrielle Oliver, Aniyah Cargill, Gitara Black, and Cierra Moxey; Sisters: Marilyn Francis, Brenda (Fredrick) Hanna; Nieces and Nephews: Mark, Anastasia, Keyone and Denzel Smith, Denise (Eugene) Mackay, Allison Gibson, Corey (Athyma) Smith, Lynden, Brendan and Loretta Francis, Bridgette (Pete) Francis-Ingraham, Tiffany Cooper, Dominique Cartwright (Wanda) Ricardo (Cypriana) and Shenique Hanna (Grand nieces and nephews too many to mention); Extended Relatives: The Marche Family, The Cooper Family, The Butler Family, The Saunders and Cash Family; Best Friend: Ms. Irma Smith and family (Dylan); Extended well wishes: Mrs. Williams and the Yellow Elder Community.

May Her Soul Rest in Peace!

Friends may pay their last respects at Bethel Brothers Morticians & Crematorium, #44a Nassau Street (TODAY) Thursday 29th June, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and at the church on Friday 30th June from 9:30 a.m. until service time

Funeral Service for

Rev. Leroy Hanna, 84

of Love Hill, Andros will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday 1st July, 2023 at Greater Bethel Cathedral, Faith Way, off Blue Hill Road South. Officiating will be Hon. Bishop Leroy Hanna, J.P., assisted by Diocesan Bishop Elect Dr. Anthony Farrington. Interment will follow in Lakeview Memorial Gardens & Mausoleum, JFK Drive & Gladstone Road.

Left to mourn are his Children: Hon. Bishop Tony Leroy Hanna, Alexander Hanna, Vanria Woodside, Chief Officer Phillip Hanna HMP, Evangelist Principal Diann Wilson, Elder Trevor Hanna, Jackie Evans, Grade 1 Custom Officer Tanya Minus, Lisa Lynn Lewis, District Elder Princess Burrows, Daverley Turnquest; Grandchildren: Antonio Hanna, Natise Rolle, Nakeisha Rahming, (Justin Rahming) Natonia Kemp (Inspector 1325 Alexander Kemp) Alicia Hanna, Lashaea Hanna, James and Jariska Woodside, Davidvivo, Daniyel Wilson, Tristan, Tyler, Talia Hanna, Johnathon, Jasmine Evans, Tekaye, Kodi Minus, Kayvion, Keithen Lewis, Janiece, Jaidan Burrows, Royalel, Dominic Turnquest; Great grandchildren: Allexcia, Ayden, Dasean Kemp, Justine, Justin Jr, Juston Rahming, Navir Rolle, Caius Woodside; Sister: Gwendolyn HannaLewis; Brother: Wenzel Hanna; Sisters-in-law: Catechist Elizabeth Hanna, Sydree Hanna, Glendera Hanna, Ellen Newton, Paula Newton, Linda Williams, Amanda McIntosh; Brothers-in-law: Clyde Newton, Dennis McIntosh, Justin Harris, Delroy Grey; Aunt: Deaconess Margaret Lewis, Agnes Leadon; Sons-in-law: Superintendent Timothy L. Wilson, Sargent 336 Kermit Minus, Minister Mario Burrows, Sargent Joey Lewis (Shreveport Police Department) James Woodside, Vincent (Wilson) Evans, Grade 1 Custom Officer Pedro Turnquest; Daughters-inlaw: Minister Clarice, Ruthmae, and Mother Nancy Hanna; God Children: Pastor Betty Hanna, Gregory Agaro and Latia Nesbitt; Nieces: Brenda (Victor) Bain, Pauline, Antoinette Culmer, Laurie (Andre) Williams, Gale, Dale, Diaz, Annalee, Clenderkay, Monique, Evelyn, Rochell Missick, Patricia Minnis, Roshina Winston, Sabrina Brown, Akera Swaby, Aniaaa Armbrister, Marva, Tamaris, DeAndra, Cardea, Nicola Bowe-Minnis (Tony) Grecille Newton, Judine Scott, Shaneil Newton, Annalee, Clenderkay, Monique, Evelyn, Rochell Missick, Shanrose Thompson, Marilyn Roberts, Joyce Calma, Paulette Knowles, Shelly, Shantelle, Carla, Belinda, Patrice, Shannel Newton, Tai, Delay, Chiquita Taylor, Randkear Pratt, Erica Robertson and Erianeka Robertson Yvette Hanna-Albury, Linda Burrows, Deaconess lana Rolle(Alton Rolle) Sharon Hanna, Kischalee Brown (RBPF Cpl. Roney Brown) Aldeika Hanna, Icelyn Hanna, Eldetta Duncombe, (Trevor Duncombe) Preka Hanna, Da’Vana Hanna-Gibson, (Christopher Gibson) Daresha Hanna; Nephews: Vincent Culmer, (Karen Culmer) Edwin Culmer, (Bonnaventure) Don, Kassim, Kencio, Alvin, Delay, Gary, Irra, Richard, Julian, James Russell, Edward Missick, Justin, Leroy, Jerome, Garvin, Montell, Carleo, Ornald Ramon, Rhameech, Rashad, Juston Haris Jr, Franklin Martin, Treadwell Smith, Audley Hanna, Vincent (Cadesia Hanna) Wavel, Edward Hanna, Eddison Hanna, Rodney Hanna, Stephan, Jerome (Jenice Albury Hanna), Jason Hanna (Shavonne Hanna); Other Relatives including but not limited to: Cousins, Mother Daisy Farrington and family, Diocesan Bishop Elect Dr. Anthony Farrington, Judy, Alfonso, Elliot, Joyce, Carolyn Roberts, Gloria Fowler, Faye Graham, Rev. Patrice Deleveaux, Pastor Brinka Cleare, Sidley Roberts, Rosemary Roberts, Ismael- Maisie Brown, Doris Roberts, Alma Scott and Family, Rebecca Newton and family, Rebecca Scott and family, Joseph, Leon, Wellington, Juliet Scott and family, Debbie, Cetus, Gwen, Tyrone, Willamae, Monica, Garneth, Clarence,

Andrew and Raymond Newton, Carlson, Paula and Valerie Hamilton, Darlen, Demeka, Stephanie, Johnathan, Sabrina, Shervin, Elva Brown, Maxwell, Donald Roberts, Patricia, Frederick Scott, Audley Fowler and family, Patricia Dames, Rev. John Newton and family, Deaconess, Minister Mary Rolle, Pastor Angelo Rolle and Family, Minister Elizabeth Evans (Donald Evans), Valarie Hanna, Amos Hanna, Teddy Hanna, Mr. Kirkland Hanna, Slyvia Smith, Sandra Bain, Laurie ‘Pat’ Bethell, George Bethel, John and Leroy ‘Tinkle’ Hanna, Howard Sturrup, Apostle Monique Hanna, Minister Patrick Hanna, Alfred Hanna (Bathshieva Hanna) of Small Hope, Deacon Dwayne Delancy, Joshua (Tinkle) and Patricia Lewis; Friends, including but not limited to: Mother Forbes (Turks and Caicos) Diann George & Denise Nelson, the Newton family of Red Bays and Mastic Point, The Olivers, the community of Mastic Point, the community of Stafford Creek including Pastor Mark Scott, The Whites and The Blanket Sound Blanket Sound including but not limited to, Pastor Max Roberts & family, The Woodside including Roselda Woodside, Annie Colebrook and family, Una Sweeting and family, Alma Scott and family, the Rileys, the Browns, Pastor Vyreen Bain & family, Steve Hanna and family, the McGregors, the Johnsons, the Staniard Creek community including but not limited to the Richard Riley, the Munnings, the Whyms, Fraziers, Munros, Kemps, Porters, Johnson family, the community of Love Hill including but not limited to Ranford Agaro and family, the Hinsey family including but not limited to Rev. Leon, Rev. Henry, Rev. Alonzo, Rev. Michael Hinsey and family, Jodi Turnquest, Delsha Culmer, Freddie Hinsey and Family, Sabrina Johnson and the Johnson family, McKenzie, Leslie Duncombe and family, Brittany Russell, Rupert Pinder and family, the Dean family, inclusive of General Overseer Apostle Dr. Dorinda Dean and Mr. John Dean, Michelle Lewis, Edwin Lewis and family, Catherin Minnis and family, Samuel Rahming and the Rahming family and the family of Small hope, The Pinder’s, The Calabash Bay Family, Rodney Moxey and family, Merily Rolle and family, Dewitt & Nurse Alberta Edgecombe and family, The Thompsons, the Coakleys, Nurse Katrina Rolle, The Birches, The Douglas, Roberts family, Doris Adderley and family, ’Ned’ Munnings and family, Deon Sweeting and family, Jerome Scott and family, Adrian D’Aguilar, Richard Clarke and family, Wendal Moxey, Herklyn and the late Samuel Thompsons of Fresh Creek, the Minnis of Calabash Bay including Donna Stubbs, Wayne Cleare and the Cleare family, Kenya-Gay Major and the Gay family, Cecil Penn and the Penn Family, Nelson Gaitor and the Gaitor family, Mable Stubbs and the Stubbs family, Doris Adderley and family, Valerie Adderley and family Theresa and Prince, Duncombe and family, Glen Johnson and family, Evelyn Wright and family, Pastor Arnold and Joy Nesbitt and Nesbitt family Loretta Farrington and family, the Mackey family including but not limited to Assistant Pastor Madaline Mackey, the Curtis family, including but not limited to Pastor Olive Curtis, Elder Elan Anderson and family, Floyd and Nehemiah Neymour and the entire Neymour family, Beecham and the entire Braynen family & Adolphus Leadon family and the Leadon family, Pastor Earnestine Small and the Farrington family, Junior Russell, The Bain family, the Seymour family, The Smith family, The Rolle family, Former Principals: William Munnings and family & Robert Deal and family, the five churches of the Andros District PAW, presided by Bishop Stephan Adderley and family, Suffragan Bishop Christopher Minnis and family, District Elder Redwood & Family, the churches in the 39th Episcopal Pentecostal Assemblies of the World - Regions #1,2,3,4,5,6,7) Dr. Rivers, Dr. Patrick Smith, the staff at the Dialysis Unit at PMH, Dr. Robin Roberts, Dr. Elsa Grant-Taylor, Administrator Shanrose Thompson, Nurse Pandora Evans, Nurse Sylvia Cooper and a list of other relatives and friends from near and far.

May His Soul Rest in Peace!

Friends may pay their last respects at Bethel Brothers Morticians & Crematorium, #44a Nassau Street on Friday 30th June, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and at the church on Saturday 1st July, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. until service time.

Funeral Service for

Skye Millercent Leonie Cooper, 20

of Cambridge Street off Nassau Street will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday 1st July, 2023 at Bethel Baptist Church, Meeting Street. Officiating will be Rev’d A. Dewitt Hutchenson. Interment will follow in the Catholic Cemetery, Tyler Street.

Left to cherish her exuberant, genuine, nurturing, and cheerful memories are her loving Mother and friend: Rochelle Cooper; Father: Franco Brown Sr.; Sister, Best friend and Mentor: Shantinique Miller; Brothers: Isaiah Cooper and PC 4747 Franco Brown Jr.; Grand Parents: Charlene and Donwell Sanderson, Francis Hunt and John Cooper; Aunts & Uncles: Gushall and Trevor Edgecombe, Shannell Johnette and Melinda Cooper, Sonovia Larose, Shera Sanderson, Stacy David and Shavaughn Moss, Andrea and Lamone Bowe, Achara Brown, Kenio Grant; Grandaunts & Granduncles: Irene Bain, Barbara Jones, Valencia Brown, Tonya Atherley and family, Julie Davis and family, Beverly Brown and Family, Dwight Atherley and family, Pedro Smith Sr. and Family, Gina Moncur and family, Cheryl Hanna, Bridget Burrows, Jackie Curtis, Lucy Lloyd, Mariette Miller, Charles and Volda, Oscar and Elsa, Basil and Angela Hazel Pamela and Lorna Hunt, Eleanor and Daniel McKinney, Tanya and Keith Sr. Hunt Major, Jefferey Atherley and family, Brendelee Wilson and family, Annadelle Whylly, Ricky Dexter Gary and Marvin Armstrong; Cousins: Treniesha, Trevor and Trevon Edgecombe, Gilbert Syriah and Gabrielle Francios, Lakeisha and Kaleisha Grant, Lawrence II and Tina Lockhart, Lawrence Lockhart III, David III Randiesha and Tavaughn Moss, Lamone and Shunnareh Bowe, D’nea Dean, London Moss, Marcus, St. Luke, Latoya Bain, Cipriano and Catherine Henry, Racheo and Alicia Austin, Kymiah Ferguson, Kamal Amasa Sr. & Jr. Amasia and Tennille Brown, Chervon, Michael Sr. & Jr., Michelle, Michaela, Mycolette Hanna, Bernardo Sr. & Jr. McPhee, Keno, Omar, Ominique, Chesternique Bethel, Shanda Brice, Deon Willison, Wenfield, Freda, Steven Sr. & Jr. Forbes, Arial, O’Gere (FTL), Jacqueline, Michelle, Dr. Dabrielle, Keishla, Sarah, Melvena, Veronica, Lisa, Nona, Anishka, Takeitha, Edwin, Reverend Theodore, Malcom and Olive Hunt, Keith Major Jr., Keith Kenneth and Shantavia Cummings, Mark and Kendeja Woodside, Mychal Shawntol, Kathelina Cooper, Omicka Curtis, Reverend Carl Johnson, Sonya Williams and family, Justin Cash and family, Charliste Saunders and family, Chianti Michaela and Omar Michael Seymour; Best Friend: Rica; Other relatives and friends: C.C. Sweeting c/o 2019, T.A. Thompson c/o 2016, Albury Sayle Primary family, Mr. Farrington and family, Samantha Sweeting and family, Merlin and family, Tanya Fernander and family, The Glory House and family, Captain Dorcas Rolle and 2nd Nassau Girls Brigade, Captain McFord and 15th Company Boys Brigade, GM Mr. Creen along with GFC, Mr. Ferguson, VXL family including S. Rahming and S. Ingraham,

SSR Mr. Strain, Melvine Kemp and family, Angela and family, Rosemary Smith and family, Shakara Hall and family, Michael Moxey, Tenness Forbes, Laroma Hunt, Oliver Hunt, The Park Boys, The Porch, Pitt Rd. family, The Banner Boys, Roots Junkanoo Group, Fort Charlotte Branch Alfred Sears, Dean St., Cambridge St., Malcolm Lane and Wilson Track family, Margaret Miller, Matthew Gordon, Cheryl Lightbourne, Perry and The Straw Market family, Eleanor Whylly and family, Nurse Jino, Petit Homme and Alternique Bethel, Bethel Baptist Youth Ministry, Trevor Bethel and family; other family and friends too numerous to mention.

May Her Soul Rest in Peace!

Friends may pay their last respects at Bethel Brothers Morticians & Crematorium, #44a Nassau Street on Friday 30th June, 2023 from 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. and at the church on Saturday 1st July, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. until service time.

Death Notice for Avilu McFallon Williams, 69

of Eden Estates off Johnson Road and formerly of San Salvador, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Saturday, 24th June, 2023.

He is survived by his Wife: Nancy B. Williams; Daughters: Tafarrah & Nadera Williams; Sons: Sergio Williams & Avanti Thompson-Williams; Grandchildren: Ashanti & Shiloh Williams, Joshea Cullins, Anauria, & Ahlani Thompson; Sisters: Clarice Gibson, Olga Williams-Dickinson, and Elva Williams-Mannings; Brothers: Lewison, Christopher, & Kirklyn Williams; Aunts: Miranda McKinney, Emba Fernander, Faith Jones, and Ruth Nairn; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Funeral Services for

Thorne Michael Moxey, 32

of Sunset Park will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday 2nd July, 2023 at Zion Baptist Church, East & Shirley Streets. Officiating will be Pastor T.G. Morrison, assisted by Ulric V. Smith II and Rev. Walton Winters. Interment will follow in Lakeview Memorial Gardens & Mausoleum, JFK Drive & Gladstone Road.

Thorne is survived by his Parents: Jeremiah & Marion Moxey; Daughter: Cataleya Moxey; Brothers: Leonardo & Renita Moxey, and Trent Moxey; Special Friend: Christie Saunders; Daughter’s Mother: Lynda Ball & Family; Uncles: Thomas Forbes Sr, Elvis & Desiree Forbes; Ronnie Bannister Sr, Captain Arthur & Ellen Moxey, Daniel & Julie Moxey, Rev. Gralin & Jeannie Moxey, Copeland & Debbie Moxey, James Moxey, David & Dena Moxey, and Lincoln & Sandra Moxey; Aunts: Roshell McPhee, Margaret P. Carey, Niki Forbes, Jannet Bullard, S&C Magistrate (R), Elizabeth Roker, Rosemary & Ted Rolle, and Rosemary Jones; Cousins: Thomas & Kendra Forbes, Christian McPhee, Cassandra & Christina McPhee, Khyla & Aniyah Forbes, Gentell & Talmadge Forbes, Lawrence & Georgette Davis, Patrice Outten & Family, Kirkland Outten & family, Ronnie Bannister Jr. & Family, Tanzia & Rashano Russell & Family, Mario & Delcina Moxey & Famiy, Shalako & Koren Moxey & Family, Lisa & Kenyatta Taylor & Family, Gia Saunders & Family, Dr. Cyril J. Bullard DVM & Dr. Chandra Bullard DVM, Janeen Bullard & Family, Jewel Gee & Family, Cheryl Ford & Family, Nadya Moxey, Danelco & Vanessa Moxey & Family, Shenique & Michael Moxey, Winifred Alleyne, Diane, Tracy Butler, Francis Moxey & family, Jamie & Priscilla Moxey & family, Lucian and Samuel Lightbourne & Family, Avis Munroe & family, Joshua, Reshonta & Bertram Wilson & Family, Gechanno, Bryan, Dakota, Jamaal, Anthon, Anthonia Moxey, Kwame & Kofi Roker, Gregory, Lateisha, and Tedro & Jillian Rolle, Lavashti, Shawnae, & Lincoln Moxey Jr.; Numerous Relatives & Friends Including: Keith & Stacy Saunders, Robert Forbes Sr. Clan, Joan Lockhart-Culmer, Denise & Barbara Barnes & family Godmother Wendy Eneas, Pastor T.G. & Mrs. Royann Morrison, Rev. Monique Adderley, Bruce LaFleur & Family, Faye, Lesley & Ilissa Cash, Lockhart Family, Wallace Family, Christopher & Claudette Cox, Angelo & Teddy McKenzie, Vincent Morley, The Seifert Family, Anthony & Ervine Moxey, Silbert & Aisha Clarke, Gayle Strachan & Family, Coach Horatio Poitier, The Cleare Family, Sunset Park Community, Rev. Ulric Smith, The Pastoral team of Zion, Zion’s Women’s, Men’s & Family Life Ministries, Zion’s Sanctuary Choir & Power Team, Bro. Wemsley Smith, Sian Bevans & Family, Basil Miller & Family, The Rolle Family, Freddie Major & Family, Dr. Patsy Wilson & Family, Mrs. Doreen Deleveaux & Family, UB Campus Community & Recruitment & Admissions staff, Andrea Whyms & Family, JPW Class

2008, R.M. Bailey Class ’77, Kashan Munnings & Family, Leyland Brown, Daniel Storr, Ashton Cunningham, Tharan Curry, Davante Sweeting, Treneil Sweeting, Keano Newbold, Cindy Concepción, Donna Williams, Desiree McCartney, Wendy Fields, Ministry of Works, Lottie RobertsNichols Clan, Jean-René Tsarantanis & Project Team, David Graham & West End Team, and a host of other relative & friends too numerous to mention.

May His Soul Rest in Peace!

Friends may pay their last respects at Bethel Brothers Morticians & Crematorium, #44a Nassau Street on Saturday 1st July, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and at the church on Sunday 2nd July, 2023 from 1:00 p.m. until service time.

James “JR Tony” Fox, 81

of Silver Palm Blvd., Imperial Park will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday 6th July, 2023 at Abundant Life Bible Church, Abundant Life Road. Officiating will be Pastors Cranston Knowles & Gil Maycock. Interment will follow in Lakeview Memorial Gardens & Mausoleum, JFK Drive & Gladstone Road.

Left to cherish his memories are his Wife: Anna Fox, of 34 years; Children: Jimmy and Rhodine Fox; Beloved Pets: Tangy and Twyla; Sisters-in-law: Maria, Sandra and Villann Johnson; Maria Moree; Brother-in-law: Clifford (Marjorie) Johnson; Cousins: Joe (Sylvia) Moree; Carolyn Eldon, Sandra, Lindsay and Bonnie Moree; Neighbours: The Alburys, Dames, Bastian and Ferguson; Other Relatives and Friends: Richard and Cynthia Gibbs and family; Herbert and Sheba Gibbs; Dr. Kevin and Kalesa Simmons; Dorie Yearwood, Doreen Russell, Esso Evans, Kim Minors, Dennis and Sherry Dames, Simeon Gardiner, Bro. David Cartwright, Ken and Phyllis Bain, Nathan Jones, Jasmine Rolle, Brian and Vern Rolle, The Retirees Ministry, The Care Ministry and the Abundant Life Family; Special thanks to: Drs. Diana Bannister, Lavardo Roberts, Robin Roberts, Dean Tseretopoulos, Dane Bowe and the nursing and PCA staff of Doctor’s Hospital.

May His Soul Rest in Peace!

Friends may pay their last respects at Bethel Brothers Morticians & Crematorium, #44a Nassau Street on Wednesday 5th July, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and at the church on Thursday 6th July, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. until service time.

Death Notices for

Whitley DeWesley Forbes Sr., 70

of Fernander Close, Ardastra Estates and formerly of Driggs Hill, South Andros, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Tuesday, 27th June, 2023.

He is survived by his Wife: Junie Forbes; Daughters: Melissa & Stephanie Forbes, and Antannette Mule; Son: Whitley Forbes Jr.; Grandchild: Candice Davis; Sisters: Murdina Smith, Majorie Adderley, Janet Simmons, and Vestra Forbes; Brothers: Zendal and Charles “Tyrone” Forbes; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Elizabeth Fountain Antonio-Moses, 104

of Mt. Royal Avenue, died at her residence on Thursday, 22nd June, 2023.

She is survived by her Daughter-in-law: Dr. Kathiann H. Antonio; Grandchildren: Duriel and Brent Antonio, Beveley and Rudi-Ann Laramore; Brother: Phillip Antonio; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date

Wanda Cartwright, 51

of Woods Street, Ridgeland Park West, died at her residence on Thursday, 22nd June, 2023.

She is survived by her Husband: Dominique Cartwright; Daughters: Sherell McKenzie, Ominique, and Danielle B. Cartwright; Sons: Renardo McKenzie and Xavier Cartwright; Grandchildren: Jhavon Ferguson, Sasha McKenzie, Jhaliya Ferguson, Renardo McKenzie Jr., Creto Knowles, Khamouri, and Khamiya McKenzie; Sisters: Mary and Geniveve Sands, and Kayla Miller; Brothers: Richard and Alvio Sands; and a host of other relatives and friends

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Minister Charles Augustus Bernard Albury, 62

of San Souci Road, died at his residence on Thursday 22nd June, 2023.

He is survived by his Wife: Vandamae Doralin Albury; Children: Jamal, Quintin, Chavania, Jaron, Labron, and Lucas; Sister: Angela Albury; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral Arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Death Notice For

Vernal Dudley Kelly, 97

of Farrington Road died at the Geriatric Hospital on Monday, June 12, 2023.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

'Sing to the Lord'

• Concert to celebrate Bahamas’ independence and church hymns

By ALESHA CADET Tribune Features Writer acadet@tribunemedia.net

BISHOP Trent Davis and the Bishop’s Chorale will host their “Sing to the Lord” concert in celebration of the Bahamas’ 50th anniversary of Independence at the Golden Gates World Outreach Ministries, Carmichael Road, this Sunday.

There will be a number of performances, including both solo and duet acts, and a special honoree will be highlighted.

“As we commemorate 50 years of Independence

as a nation, this night of music will lend itself to celebrate the historical back bone of our nation’s affluence as a Christian nation. If you love choir music, this night is for you,” said Pastor Davis.

“We will honour our foundation, cherish what we have built, and celebrate as we continue to increase the impact of gospel music on our nation. What better way to celebrate 50 years of Independence?”

The Bishop’s Chorale is comprised of singers from all denominations. Their performance will include hymns, Negro spirituals,

anthems and more gospel music.

Pastor Davis said it is going to be a full evening of sacred music.

"I've been away from the grand piano for five years, since before the COVID-19 pandemic, so this is our debut concert and we are featuring songs from the church hymn book that has blessed us over these last 50 years as a country," he said.

While he agrees that it is important to celebrate Junkanoo and gospel music, he believes the great hymns of the Church, which have helped to bolster the faith

of the Bahamian people, should also be highlighted.

Participating musicians include the Alumni Symphonic Band of the Golden Gates Church, Romel Shearer, a wellknown artist, and others.

"There will be opportunities for people in the congregation to interact with us as we sing together, the great hymns of the Church; hymns like ‘Praise to the Lord’, ‘Total Praise’, ‘Jesus is the

Sweetest Name I Know’, and the Negro spiritual ‘I Can Tell the World’ with a jazzy feel, and more,” said Pastor Davis.

“It will really bring the people to their feet in praise and adoration to God. It is a little something on the plate for everyone that loves church music in an exquisite way.”

In this jubilee year, Pastor Davis said the

church often takes its themes from the Bible.

"This is the year of blessings, restoration and expansion. We are doing that musically in our church and in our faith in God, believing that our best days are yet ahead. Fifty years is a milestone in our country and it should be celebrated in every corner and on every street… what God has been able to do, with this, the smallest yet greatest country in the world.”

For all those interested, tickets are now on sale. Contact (242) 361-3347 or (242) 424-0080.

THE BISHOP'S CHORALE

BISHOP TRENT DAVIS

Praying for the Bahamas • What is your prayer?

By JEFFARAH GIBSON Tribune Features Writer jgibson@tribunemedia.net

As the Bahamas trek towards its 50th anniversary as an independent nation, some Bahamians will meet this major milestone in the country’s life in a celebratory and reflective way. They will join to honour the past accomplishments of nation-builders while looking ahead to an even better future.

Some Christians believe that while this golden jubilee does warrant great celebration, it should be approached in a prayerful way. They shared with Tribune Religion their prayers for the Bahamas as it marks this momentous occasion.

Prayers for leaders

It is Agnes Johnson’s prayer that the Bahamas be blessed with leaders who will make the best

decisions for the greater good of the country and its people.

“The Bible tells us we are to always prayer for our leaders. We don’t only need leaders who can talk a good talk; we need leaders who have real plans to clean up this country. I can only pray that we get some leaders who have some kind of back bone to stand up for what is right. Some of our leaders are only concerned about appearing right, but we need them to stand up and fight for the people,” she said.

Prayers for the economy

It is Jan Munroe’s constant prayer that Bahamas’ economy regains its strength and makes a comeback.

“God knows our country has taken some blows, big blows over the years,” she said.

Jan said when the economy took a blow during the COVID-19 pandemic, so did her personal finances.

“I work in the tourism sector so I was one of those persons out of work. From that time, my prayer was for our economy and

that God will breathe new life into it. My prayer is that God give His people witty inventions and creative ideas so that they can make a good life for themselves and their families. I pray that our economy becomes diversified and that it rebounds and stays strong,” she said.

Prayers for peace

“We need preace in our communities,” said Demetrius Forbes.

“Things have deteriorated greatly in our people to the point where we argue and carry on

with one another for the simplest things. Take for example if you are on the traffic light too long, or you don’t go immediately when the light turns green; people are ready to argue with you,” he said.

“I can’t even begin to talk about the strife that exists in our families. Mothers are at odds with their children, sisters and brothers are not speaking to each other over problems that can be easily solved. And I can’t even begin to touch on all the killings that been happening,” he said.

St George's ‘Thrill of the Grill’ returns

THE countdown is on and preparations are in full swing for this year’s “Thrill of the Grill & Parish Fair” set for Saturday, July 15.

Hosted by St George’s Anglican Church it is one of the most anticipated community events in the area known as “The Valley” in New Providence.

“We have been anxious to return to the full fair,” said Sandra Knowles, chair of the organising committee. “The height of

the COVID-19 pandemic (prevented) the fair in its usual form, but thank God we are able to return to the fun and fellowship that the fair and always engendered.”

This year’s stalls will be providing steak and chicken dinners from “On The Grill”; homemade ice cream from “Home Cookery”, conch fritters from “Under the Dilly Tree’, ‘chicken in da bag’, curry dishes, hotdogs and hamburgers, roasted corn, seafood snacks, snow

cones, cakes and other desserts, homemade lemonade, sodas and water.

There will also be a plant stall, bingo, kids’ games, bouncing castles, kid and adult hoopla, White Elephant gift items, and “Thrill of the Grill” raffle, which has more than 20 prizes.

“Of course, we will end the day with a performance of the worldfamous Valley Boys,” said Ms Knowles, “so we encourage everyone to come out and join us.”

FAIR committee members: (seated; l-r) Chair Sandra Knowles, Rector Fr Andrew Toppin and Adrian Archer; (standing) Madeline Cartwright, Elijah Knowles, Petrina Cartwright, Brenda Archer, Colonna Wallace, Bede Sands, Jerome Knowles (people’s warden) Marie Whitfield, Cameron Wallace and Camille Puckerin.

Photo:Jace Archer

The Dead Sea Scrolls are a priceless link to the Bible’s past

By DANIEL FALK Professor of Classics and Ancient Mediterranean Studies and Chaiken

Family Chair in Jewish Studies, Penn State

(THE CONVERSATION)

The Museum of the Bible in Washington, DC, in 2018 removed five Dead Sea Scrolls from exhibits after tests confirmed these fragments were not from ancient biblical scrolls but forgeries.

Over the last decade, the Green family, owners of the craft-supply chain Hobby Lobby, has paid millions of dollars for fragments of the Dead Sea Scrolls to be the crown jewels in the museum’s exhibition showcasing the history and heritage of the Bible.

Why would the Green family spend so much on small scraps of parchment?

Dead Sea Scrolls’ discovery

From the first accidental discovery, the story of the Dead Sea Scrolls is a dramatic one.

In 1947, Bedouin men herding goats in the hills to the west of the Dead Sea entered a cave near Wadi Qumran in the West Bank and stumbled on clay jars filled with leather scrolls. Ten more caves were discovered over the next decade that contained tens of thousands of fragments belonging to over 900 scrolls. Most of the finds were made by the Bedouin.

Some of these scrolls were later acquired by the Jordanian Department of Antiquities through complicated transactions and a few by the state of Israel. The bulk of the scrolls came under the control of the Israel Antiquities Authority in 1967.

Included among the scrolls are the oldest copies of books in the Hebrew Bible and many other ancient Jewish writings: prayers, commentaries, religious laws, magical and mystical texts. They have shed much new light on the origins of the Bible, Judaism and even Christianity.

The Bible and the Dead Sea Scrolls

Before the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls, the oldest known manuscripts of the Hebrew Bible dated to the 10th century AD. The Dead Sea Scrolls include over 225 copies of biblical books that date up to 1,200 years earlier.

These range from small fragments to a complete scroll of the prophet Isaiah, and every book of the Hebrew Bible except Esther and Nehemiah. They show that the books of the Jewish Bible were known and treated as sacred writings before the time of Jesus, with essentially the same content.

On the other hand, there was no “Bible” as such but a loose assortment of writings sacred to various Jews including numerous books not in the modern Jewish Bible.

Moreover, the Dead Sea Scrolls show that in the first century BC there were different

versions of books that became part of the Hebrew canon, especially Exodus, Samuel, Jeremiah, Psalms and Daniel.

This evidence has helped scholars understand how the Bible came to be, but it neither proves nor disproves its religious message.

Judaism and Christianity

The Dead Sea Scrolls are unique in representing a sort of library of a particular Jewish group that lived at Qumran in the first century BC to about 68 AD. They probably belonged to the Essenes, a strict Jewish movement described by several writers from the first century AD.

The scrolls provide a rich trove of Jewish religious texts previously unknown. Some of these were written by Essenes and give insights into their views, as well as their conflict with other Jews including the Pharisees.

The Dead Sea Scrolls contain nothing about Jesus or the early Christians, but indirectly they help to understand the Jewish world in which Jesus lived and why his message drew followers and opponents. Both the Essenes and the early Christians believed they were living at the time foretold by prophets when God would establish a kingdom of peace and that their teacher revealed the true meaning of Scripture.

Fame and forgeries

The fame of the Dead Sea Scrolls is what has encouraged both forgeries and the shadow market in antiquities. They are often called the greatest archaeological discovery of the 20th century because of their importance to understanding the Bible and the Jewish world at the time of Jesus.

Religious artifacts especially attract forgeries, because people want a physical connection to

their faith. The so-called James Ossuary, a limestone box, that was claimed to be the burial box of the brother of Jesus, attracted much attention in 2002. A few years later, it was found that it was indeed an authentic burial box for a person named James from the first century AD, but by adding “brother of Jesus” the forger made it seem priceless. Scholars eager to publish and discuss new texts are partly responsible for this shady market.

The confirmation of forged scrolls at the Museum of Bible only confirmed that artifacts should be viewed with highest suspicion unless the source is fully known.

• 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

DEAD Sea Scroll – part of Isaiah Scroll (Isa 57-17 – 59-9)

A VIEW of the Dead Sea from a cave at Qumran in which some of the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered.

BLACK NUN WHO FOUNDED FIRST AFRICAN AMERICAN RELIGIOUS CONGREGATION ADVANCES CLOSER TO SAINTHOOD

By LUIS ANDRES HENAO The Associated Press

MOTHER Mary Elizabeth Lange –a Black Catholic nun who founded the United States’ first African American religious congregation in Baltimore in 1829 – has advanced another step toward sainthood.

Under a decree signed by Pope Francis on Thursday, Lange was recognised for her heroic virtue, and advanced in the cause of her beatification from being considered a servant of God to a “venerable servant.” The Catholic Church must now approve a miracle that is attributed to her, so she can be beatified.

Lange grew up in a wealthy family of African origin, but she left Cuba in the early 1800s for the US due to racial discrimination, according to the Vatican’s saint-making office. After encountering more discrimination in the southern US, she moved with her family to Baltimore.

Recognising a need to provide education for Black children in the city, she started a school in 1828, decades before the Civil War and the abolition of slavery.

In 1829, she founded the Oblate Sisters of Providence – the country’s first African American religious congregation. They were trailblazers for generations of Black Catholic nuns who persevered despite being overlooked or suppressed by those who resented or disrespected them.

The Oblate Sisters continue to operate Baltimore's Saint Frances Academy, which Lange founded. The coed school is the country’s oldest continually operating Black Catholic educational facility, with a mission prioritizing help for “the poor and the neglected.”

“She lived her virtuous existence in a hostile social and ecclesial context, in which the preeminent opinion was in favour of slavery, personally suffering the situation of marginalisation and poverty in which the African American population found itself,” the Vatican’s saint-making office wrote.

Lange is among three Black nuns from the US designated by Catholic officials as worthy of consideration for sainthood. The others include Henriette Delille, who founded the New Orleansbased Sisters of the Holy Family in 1842 because white sisterhoods in Louisiana refused to accept African Americans, and Sister Thea Bowman, a beloved educator, evangelist and singer active

for many decades before her death in 1990.

Pope Francis’s advancement of Lange's sainthood cause "is a monumental step forward in the long fight for Black Catholic saints in the United States and for recognition for the nation’s long embattled African American Catholic community, especially nuns," said Shannen Dee Williams, a history professor at the University of Dayton and author of “ Subversive Habits: Black Catholic Nuns in the Long African American Freedom Struggle.”

Currently there are no recognised African American saints. Williams said Lange joins three other African American sainthood candidates who have been declared "venerable — Delille, Father Augustus Tolton and Pierre Toussaint.

Williams said only one Black woman has been declared a saint in the modern era — St Josephine Bakhita, a formerly enslaved Sudanese nun who made “the extraordinary journey from slavery under Islamic auspices to freedom in an Italian Catholic convent in the late 19th century."

“This is why Lange’s cause is so important and revolutionary,” Williams said via email. “There is absolutely no way to tell Lange’s story or the story of her order accurately or honestly without confronting the Catholic Church’s mostly unreconciled histories of colonialism, slavery, and segregation.”

Williams said that unlike most of their counterparts in religious life, Lange and the Oblate Sisters of Providence were not segregationists, and never barred anyone from their ranks or institutions based on color or race. Instead, Williams said, Lange’s multiethnic and multilingual order preserved the vocations of hundreds of Black Catholic women and girls denied admission into white congregations in the United States, Canada, Latin America and the Caribbean.

"Lange and her Oblate Sisters of Providence’s very existence embody the fundamental truth that Black history always has been Catholic history in the land area that became the United States." Williams said,

Their story “upends the enduring myth that slaveholding and segregationist Catholic priests and nuns were simply people ‘of their times.’" Williams said. "Mother Lange and the Oblate Sisters of Providence were also people of those times."

THE BED of Mother Mary Lange on display at the St Francis Academy in Baltimore

Photo:Chris Gardner/AP

MOTHER MARY LANGE, born Elizabeth Clarisse Lange, in circa 1789

MUSLIMS AT HAJJ PILGRIMAGE BRAVE INTENSE HEAT TO CAST STONES AT PILLARS REPRESENTING THE DEVIL

By RIAZAT BUTT

The Associated Press

MINA, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Hundreds of thousands of Muslim pilgrims on Wednesday braved intense heat to perform the symbolic stoning of the devil during the Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia.

With morning temperatures rising past 107 degrees Fahrenheit, huge crowds of pilgrims walked or took buses to the vast Jamarat complex just outside the holy city of Mecca, where large pedestrian bridges lead past three wide pillars representing the devil.

Using pebbles collected the night before at a campsite known as Muzdalifa, the pilgrims stone the pillars. It's a reenactment of the story of the Prophet Ibrahim — known as Abraham in Christian and Jewish traditions — who is said to have hurled stones at Satan to resist temptation.

The ceremony was marred by tragedy on a number of occasions in the 1990s and 2000s, when hundreds died in stampedes during the stoning ritual. Saudi authorities have since built an expanded network of massive pedestrian bridges and redesigned the site to make it safer for pilgrims.

This year, the biggest danger might be the heat.

Temperatures soared past 113 F on Tuesday, as Muslims marked the spiritual high point of the pilgrimage by spending the day praying at Mount Arafat, where there was no breeze and almost no shade.

Pilgrims huddled under umbrellas, dousing themselves with bottled water. Cellphones were almost

too hot to hold and shut down after just a few minutes of use.

Saudi authorities have deployed tens of thousands of health workers for the pilgrimage and volunteers were handing out water. More than

6,700 pilgrims have been treated for heat exhaustion or heat stroke since the start of the pilgrimage, said Dr. Muhammad Al-Abdel Ali, a Health Ministry spokesman.

The annual Hajj pilgrimage is one of the five pillars of Islam, and all Muslims are required to undertake it at least once in their lives if they are physically and financially able. For the pilgrims it is an unrivalled religious experience that wipes away sins, bringing them closer to God and face-toface with fellow Muslims from all corners of the earth.

The last three days of the Hajj coincide with

Eid al-Adha, or the Feast of the Sacrifice, a joyful occasion in which Muslims around the world sacrifice sheep or cattle and distribute some of the meat to the poor. The holiday commemorates Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son Ishmael on God's

command. In Christian and Jewish traditions, Abraham is willing to sacrifice his other son, Isaac. The holiday, which is held according to Islam's lunar calendar, depending on the sighting of the moon, began Wednesday in several Middle Eastern

countries and will begin Thursday in some Asian countries.

The Saudi royal family has invested billions of dollars in infrastructure to maintain Islam's holiest sites and to hold the annual pilgrimage, which is a major source of its

WATER mist is sprayed on Muslim pilgrims as they walk towards the rocky hill known as the Mountain of Mercy, on the Plain of Arafat, during the annual Hajj pilgrimage, near the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia.

legitimacy. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the kingdom's de facto ruler, traveled to Mecca on Tuesday to oversee the pilgrimage, according to state-run media. This is the first Hajj to be held without COVID19 restrictions since the onset of the pandemic in 2020. Authorities had expected some two million pilgrims, but official figures released late Tuesday showed that around 1.8 million were taking part in the pilgrimage. That's considerably fewer than the nearly 2.5 million who came in 2019. Worldwide economic woes may have been a factor.

THOUSANDS of Muslim pilgrims pray as they circumambulate around the Kaaba, the cubic building at the Grand Mosque, during the annual Hajj pilgrimage, in Mecca, Saudi Arabia.

Photos:Amr Nabil/AP

Sound of Jubilee

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Sound of Jubilee: One God. One People."

The lineup featured many traditional favourite singers and bands, as well as some of the hottest new artists.

Artists to take the stage were the Tabernacle Concert Choir; Antonio Thompson; Clyn Kristopher; Kenya Ferguson; Shanette Hepburn; Joinae Gibson; The Region Bells; St Francis Youth Choir; The Rahming Brothers; Edison Sumner & Kenyatta Taylor; Prisca Burrows; Ignited; terrell Tinker; Christopher Roberts; V Mac; Landlord; Akeem Gardiner; Eman;

Iamstacs; Latasha Taylor, and Shaback. Other gospel artists included Clement Penn; Denczil Rolle & Friends; Nehemiah Hield; Rashad Cunningham; Leadria Smith; Angelica McIntosh; Alia Coley & Oslien Jadorte; Najee Dunn; Adrianna Munnings; Stermon; Sarah J; Christian Massive; Bishop Lawrence Rolle; Davian Chase; Cara T Newton, and Pastor Simeon Outten.

"Fifty years of gospel music in the Bahamas is worth celebrating," Travis Edgecombe, producer of the National Gospel Concert, told Tribune Religion in an interview prior to the event.

Sound of Jubilee

• National Gospel Concert to celebrate Independence is a huge success

Bahamians turned out last Sunday dressed in the nationals colours of black, gold and aquamarine, and waving the nation’s flag to attend a gospel concert like no other.

Held at Bahamas Faith Ministries last Sunday, the National Gospel Concert to honour the 50th anniversary of Independence was a huge success.

The country’s best gospel artists performed under the theme “The

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Photos:Gary Wong