Memorial Service for

Granville Williams Pearce, 94

President of the National Baptist Convention, Rev. Dr. Lloyd C. Smith, 74

a resident of Saffron Hills, West Bay Street & formerly of Abaco, died at PMH on Saturday, July 22, 2023.

He is survived by his wife: Minister Linda Smith; 4 children, 1 brother, 3 sisters, 5 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren & a host of other relatives & friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

a resident of McQueen Road, Devils Point, Cat Island, will be held at Demeritte’s Funeral Home, Market Street, Nassau, Bahamas, on Saturday, July 29th, 2023 at 12: 00 p.m. Officiating will be Minster Denzel Smith of Evangelistic Outreach Church. Cremation was held

He is survived by his daughters: Silverlene Pearce, Delcine Romer, Delarise Rolle, Delray Pratt, Patty Sporterleder and Thresa Forbes. Son: Sgt.2825 Antoine Sweeting Sr.; Brother: William Pearce Sr.; Sister: Pattacy Pearce. Son In-law: Dean Sporterleder. Sister In-law: Theresa Pearce. Grandchildren: Perry, Michael Pearce, Preston Clarke Sr., Zillpha, Erica, Niki, Anetta Romer, Betty Smith, J’zaria Morris, Ashely Pratt, Beauthine Cambelle, Bonnique McKenzie, Neail, Niki Francis, Theresa Young, Desmond, Demond, Dwight, Heat, Kelson, Yassmin, Madlyn, Zchviago Francis Zeth Wilson, Stacy Bowe, Marvin Johnson, Twan Maddox, Antwanique Alexica, Antoine O’neil, Sweeting Jr. Trevana, Taiwan & Anton Forbes. Nieces, Nephew (Great Grand): Angel, Perry Jr. Pearce, Shannon Robinson, Michael Jr Preston Clarke Jr. Taina, Prescott Clarke, MW Kazia Perace, Aniyah Campbell Jordan Carthorne, Zachary Young, Destiny, Sammy Francis, Ge’Hailey Cunningham, CPL3435 Jeremy Francis, Anthony, Everette, Patrice, Renee, Tricia Pearce, Karen Saunders, Sybiline Brown, William, Clemont, Clinton, Dale, Lawance, Ricardo, Sterling, Terry, Vandike ,Corey, Pearce, Irene Pough, Tony, Vigina Pearce, Annamae Taylor, Anthony Sr., Bernadette, Bernard, Able Seamen Jakero, Jekero Evans, Lovely, Noreall, Peggy Coakley, Perry Randolph, Stephen, Golffery, James. Anthony, Basil. John, Joycelyn, Clintion, Jade, Danielle, De’Allo, Dwight Jr., Javon, Jordan, Candia, Lashanda, Lawrese, Devon JayL, Eileah Ricardo Sr. Raheem, Tanisha, Tersha, Terran, Byronse, Jeiel, Nyanzoo, Rico, Tiffany. Travnity Pearce, Anthonty Brian, Ryan, Michael, Seante Johnson, Antonio Griffin, Brandon Hutchison, Elijah Hutchison, Lawshante Francis, Shanice Francis, Jadon, Malo and Heath Francis Jr., Keturah, Coleta, MW Carlene Johnson, Lavon, Christopher, Marvin Johnson Jr., Ashton, Matteo Duncombe, Zchava, Zaria, Zaniah, Janae, Clemeka, and Desmond Francis Jr., Davenique Moss and Kevin Watson Jr. Amira Shekinah Pratt, Destin, Da’kara, Da’Bria Smith, Jonathon Carthorne, Lundi, Lanettw, Lamar, LJ Moxey, EJ, Zion, Lavon, CJ Smith, Karon Armbrister, Kenisha Brown, Enoch Smith Jr., Kenrissa, Ken and Kennice Brown. Other Family & Friends: Tamara Clarke, Karon Johnson, Tammy Francis, Enid Gibson Francis, Estermae, Shavermae , Edvin, Michael, Joel, Naamond, Calvin Rolle & Family, Joyce Adderley & Family Beverly Rolle & Family, Hester Gray & Family, Nathaniel Gilbert & Family, Inita Bulter & Family, Wandell Major & Family, Christopher Clarke & Family, Lionel Armbrister Rolle & Family, Kenneth Thompson & Family, Charlene Moss & Family John & Joicelyn Knowles & Family, Travia Murray & Family, Nora Pratt & Family, The entire Community of Cat Island including Devils Point, Bains Town (South), Zoniciel Hill, Port Howe, Old Bight, New Bight, The Cat Island Association, Hon. Philp Davis the Prime Minister of The Bahamas, and Member of Parliament for Cat Island, The Staff at K & G Generator. Special thanks to the Nurse and sisters at Geriatric Care (Culmer Ward).

Please forgive us if your name does not appear, it is not intentional, and we do value your contribution to Granville life.

May His Soul Rest in Peace!

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS ARE BEING HANDLED BY DEMERITTE’S FUNERAL HOME, MARKET STREET.

Death Notices for Merralus “Wollie”

Aneska, 90

a resident of Lightbourne Avenue, Rock Crusher, & formerly of Latorte, Haiti, died at PMH on Sunday, July 23, 2023.

He is survived by his wife: Cleana Aneska; 6 sons, 6 daughters; numerous grandchildren & a host of other relatives & friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Frantwion “Lefty”

Newton, 23

a resident of South Beach Estates, died at PMH on Thursday, July 20, 2023.

He is survived by his mother: Jacquelyn Newton; father: Francis Newton; grandmother: Geraldine Anderson-Newton; 8 aunts: Mary Brown, Yvonne Brown-Smith of Hollywood, Fl., Elaine Storr of New York, Denise Levarity, Ellamae, Nadine & Yolanda Newton, Sandra Miller; 7 uncles: Stanford Newton, James, Kevin, Lanton, Ulam, Lonnie & Newton Brown; numerous nieces & nephews & a host of other relatives & friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Anita Strachan, 75

a resident of Catherine Ave. & Butler St., Nassau Village & formerly of Mangrove Cay, Andros, died at PMH on Sunday, July 23, 2023.

She is survived by her 4 daughters: Carolyn Strachan, Patrice Strachan-Bain, Charlene Miller, Tamika Rolle-Colebrook; 1 son: Tyrone Smith; numerous grand and great grandchildren; 1 sister: Ruth Miller; 4 brothers: Joshua, Naaman, Cephas Miller & Cyril Miller; numerous nieces & nephews & a host of other relatives & friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Violet Minnis, 63

a resident of Love Hill, Andros, died at PMH on Tuesday, July 18, 2023.

She is survived by her husband: Leroy Minnis; stepdaughter: Shandrose Thompson –Family Island Administrator; grandchildren: Tavarioo, Tavaris Jr., Zasamaar Bowe; Shaquille Minnis; sisters: Margaret & Monique Mackey, Carolyn Hudson, Sipora Thompson, Lashae Neymour; brothers: Bishop Keron Coakley, David, Kermit, Daniel, Nacarro, Clint, Jamal, Welly, James & Wellington Mackey; numerous nieces & nephews & a host of other relatives & friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Lillian Alverne Bethel-Weech, 69

a resident of Ridgeland Park West, died at her residence on Friday, July 21, 2023.

She is survived by her daughter: Sophia Collie; 2 sons: Marvin & Brian Bethel; 6 sisters: Theresa Bethel, Rebecca Penn, Cosette (Alice) Kemp, Sharon Bethel, Linda Ezeugo, Mary BethelMajor; 2 brothers: Robert & Andrew Bethe; 6 grand, 6 great grandchildren; 3 aunts: Cynthia Dean, Celeste Lockhart & Meta Bethel; numerous nieces & nephews & a host of other relatives & friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Cyril George Dean, 68

a resident of Klornoris Close, off Soldier Road, died at his residence on Monday 17th July, 2023.

He was survived by his wife Terrylene Dean; Daughters: Angelique Shanna, Cyrelle, Trishchea, Ternicqua Shondra & Tamara; Sons: Kenson & Miguel; 7 grandchildren; Sisters: Cheryl, Shirley & Carolyn; Brother: Derek; numerous Brothers & sister-in laws, nieces, nephews, grand nieces & nephews, cousins at a host of other relatives and friends

Funeral arrangements will be announced later

Sharon Albertha Rolle, 67

a resident of Pinewood Gardens, died at her residence on July 25, 2023.

She is survived by her son: Tracy Rolle; adopted daughter: Chrizel Knowles; siblings: Wilfred Rolle (Antanel Brice), Velma Rolle-Kornkoff (Allan Kornkoff), Darren Rolle (Jennifer Rolle), Avis Miller (Wendell Miller), Cassandra Higgins (Jermaine Higgins, Troy Kelly & a host of other relatives & friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced later.