08012024 OBITUARIES

Thursday, August 1, 2024

Funeral Service For

Jane Maria Davis, 76

a resident of Ferguson Street, Fox Hill, New Providence, Bahamas will be held on Friday, August 2nd, 2024, 11:00a.m. at St. Paul’s Baptist Church, Bernard Road, Fox Hill. Offciating will be Rev. George Bodie and Bishop J. Carl Rahming. Interment will follow at Fox Hill Public Cemetery.

She was predeceased by her daughter: Judith Curtis.

She is survived by her daughters: Tiffany Babbs and Julette Kemp; sons: Delano Davis and Stephen Curtis; son-in-law: Trevor Babbs; sister: Garnell Thomas and Ruth Brown; granddaughters: Achara and Tiara Stubbs, Richardette and Ciara Kemp, Shenika McKenize (Kristan McKenzie), and Daniela Davis; grandsons: Theodis and Richardo Kemp; great granddaughters: Kenriss and Kianna McKenize, Milani Neely, Destiny and Faith Kemp and Jasmine Thomas; great grandsons: Theodis Kemp III and Richardo Kemp Jr.; nieces: Chearlene Rahming, Shantell Miller, Pamela Davis, Debora Humes, Brenda/ Gladys and Selma Ash, Sarah Burrows, Monica Knowles, Deborah Seasons, Kimberly Forbes, and Alyssa Thomas; nephews: Kirk Davis, Evangelist Standford Davis, Fabian Gallagher, Adrain, Richardo, Cheketo, Jeremy

and Otis Thomas, and David Ash; numerous grandnieces and nephews including: Shakera and Racquel Wright, Nikita Styles, Tamica Campbell, Renaldo Wright, Rakeem, Samantha and Shaquille Rahming, Shakiena McDonald, Patience Rolle, Darrell and Lynden Wallace, Godchild: Paul Strachan; Best Friend: Betty Scavella; and a host of relatives and friends including: Rev. Cash and the Voice of Deliverance Family, Judy and Family, Larry Demeritte and Family, Sophie Rolle and Family, Tyrone Miller and Family, Pastor Rubin and Anagela Smith and Family, The Management and staff of 700 Wines & Spirits, Mrs. Gardiner and Family, The Doctors and Nurses of P.M.H Female Medical Ward Two, A & E, the Fox Hill Community and other too numerous to mention.

Relatives and friends may pay their respects at Cedar Crest Funeral Home and Crematorium Ltd, Baillou Hill and Robinson Road on (TODAY) Thursday from 12:00 noon to 5:00p.m. and at the church on Friday from 10:00a.m. until service time.

Death Notice For

Holman Oswald McDonald, 73

a resident of #8 Basildon Close, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly of Bailey Town, Bimini, Bahamas died at his residence on Wednesday, July 31st, 2024.

He is survived by his daughter: Nyree McDonald Ph.D.; sons: Ghion Roach and Eric McDonald; grandchildren: Ayari McDonald, Owen McDonald and Ivan McDonald; sisters: Patricia Edgecombe, Carolyn Major, Colotha Mortimer and Estella Johnson; numerous nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Funeral Service for

ALTHEA VERNETTE SANDS, MBE, JP., 90

of Nassau Village will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday 3rd August 2024 at Final Hour Apostolic Cathedral, Fox Hill Road. Officiating will be Apostle George Fowler assisted by Pastor Edgburt Tinker and Rev. Dr. Saveletta Fowler. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Gardens, Soldier Road.

Althea is preceded in death by her Parents: Henry and Christina Clarke; Husband: Ralph Sands; Sisters: Era Henry and Barbara Thurston; Brothers: James Thurston and Clinton Clarke; Daughter: Yvonne Moore.

Left to mourn are her Sons: Dr Larry Sands (Bernadette), Travis Trevor Sands (Kathy); Grand Children: Ambre and Aaron Sands, Asteen Rolle (Javon), Chrolta Taylor, Olivea (Duriel) Holley of Fort Worth, Texas, Trenaee and Trenique Dames, Kimmy Brown of Austin, Texas, Kyle and Amiel Ingraham of NYC, Sharnette Roker of Atlanta, Georgia; Great Grands: Jaye Rolle, Jervonte Munroe, Marcus Strachan Jr, Easton Holley of Fort Worth, Texas; Sister: Overseer Eleanor Woodside (Bishop Bernard Woodside Sr) of Miami, Florida; Brother: John Thurston Sr. (Italia) of Miramar, Florida; Adopted Children: Brenda Roker, Douglas, Rudolph, Tracey, Heather and Monique Johnson, Ramelda Moxey, Marquetta “Muggy” Collie, Robb Sawyer; Nieces: Caroline Gray, Nettamae Williamson, Jeanne (Michael) Ehart, Jaleen Thurston, Jasmine, Thurston, Sonovia Pierre, Renita Pierre, Dawn Darling, Juanita Woodside, Pastor Bernette (Martin), PierreAntoine, Soletia Woodside, Schyvonne (Patrick) Major, Merlease (Carl) Bethel, De-lona Sands Hurwitz of Hialeah, Florida, Elveta Sands of Rock Sound, Eleuthera, Margaret Ward, Vandolyn Sands, Marionette Hal, Gladys Ratliff of Chicago, Daughters of Rebecca Bain (Sarah, Louise, Sheila, Patricia, Constance, Eloise, Suzette), Christine LaRoda, Sheila, Paula, Enid, Helen and Marsha Clarke; Nephews: Nelson Musgrove, John Thurston Jr., Robert ‘Bobby’ Sands of Rock Sound, Bernard (Frances) Woodside Jr., Nathaniel Thurston, Sherwin Bethell of New York City, Rudolph Smith, Jonathan and Joseph

Clarke, sons of Rebecca Bain (Noel and Jeffrey); Cousins: Rev Isolene Rolle, Ruthmae Francis, Idell Reckley, Veronica Lightbourne, Ettamae Emmanuel, Cardinal Fowler, Jonathan Fowler, Charles Fowler, Lloyd (Pearl) Bodie, Rev. Dr. Beverley Strachan, Apostle Marilyn Patricia Williamson (Royal), Julianne Bodie, Dexter (Kim) Bodie, Corradell (Oral) Dean, Prince (Karen) Bodie, Bessiemae (Bernard) Rolle, Clarence, Bertram and Ellen Bowleg, Mazie Darville, Edgar, Isiah and Rodney Colebrooke, Anthony and Cleola Martin, Vernita Russell, Stanley “Billy” Woodside; Descendants of: Late Christina Clarke, Late Rev Clementina Fowler, Late Mary Lightbourne, Late Maria Martin, Late Fletcher Tinker, Late Elijah Tinker, Late Lauris Bodie, Late Clinton Clarke, Late Elmore ‘Velock’ Colebrooke, Late Elizabeth Bowleg, Late Will Tinker, Late Daniel Tinker; Special Relatives and friends Diana Knowles and Family, Emma Pickstock and family, Joyceln and Glen Woodside, Cynthia Gibbs, Dario Tirelli, Karlene Gibson, Sidnell Wilmore, Bishop George Fowler, Mary Tinker Davis, Darrell Cox; The Families of: Late Erma Williams, Iris Dillet Knowles, Late Sir Winston ‘Tappy’ Davis, Late Winifred Murray, Keva Roberts, Louise Grant, Late Edna Miller, Late Joseph Alfred, James Bain, Karen Turnquest, Charles Arthur Clarke Sr., Mavis Vanderpool, Ludell Theophilus, Late Olive Wilkinson, Late Senator Edwin Coleby, Late Helena Petty, Late I.G. Stubbs, Russell Strachan, Dudley ‘Teddy’ Symonette, Barbara Bullard, Late Carnetta Clarke, the Late Rosie Fernander Zamuda, the Late Barbara Albury, the Late Yvonne Higgs, Mastic Point Family, Lisa Hall-Hawk; Other friends, relatives and associates: Free National Movement Women’s Association, Rt Honourable Hubert & Delores Ingraham, Most Hon Hubert and Patricia Minnis, Hon Michael Pintard & Mrs. Pintard and Family, Dame Janet Bostwick and Family, Hon Carl Bethel and Family, Desmond Edwards and Family, Hon Brensil Rolle and Family, Hon Tommy Turnquest and Family, Bahamas Cancer Society, Junior Achievement, Varick AME Family, Late Pastor Eric Gray Family, Grove Family, Nassau Village Family, Mastic Point Family,Trust Corporation Family, Bahamas Debutante Foundation, Dr Delton Farqhuarson, Dr. Agreta Carey, Dr Homer Bloomfield, Dr Sheena Wallace, Dr Antonio Guerrero, Dr Robert Gibson, Dr. Kim Scriven, Holy Cross Senior Ladies Exercise Class; Caregivers: Anna-Rose Jean Baptiste, Patsy Lubin, Janease Blackwood, Saintmise Jean and countless friends and relatives too numerous to mention

Please forgive us if we excluded your name, it was not intentional. Thank you for the warm wishes during this time.

May Her Soul Rest In Peace!

Friends may pay their last respects at Bethel Brothers Morticians and Crematorium, #44a Nassau Street on Friday 2nd August 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and at the church on Saturday 3rd August 2024 from 10:00 a.m. until service time.

Funeral Service for

DOMINIQUE PASCAL “Bird Man” SWEETING, 55

of Isle Way, off Soldier Road and formerly of San Salvador, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday 3rd August 2024 at St. George’s Anglican Church, Montrose Ave. Officiating will be The Rev’d Fr. Ivan Eldon, assisted by other members of the clergy. Cremation will follow.

He will forever remain in the hearts of his Wife: Deborah Sweeting; Children: Dominic and Brandon Sweeting, Eleasha Knowles; Mother: Mary Sweeting; Daughter-in-law: Deandra Sweeting; Brothers: Darron and Devon Sweeting; Sister: Cindy Tiffany Sweeting-Higgs; Brothers-in-law: Thomas and Kenneth Love; Sisterin-law: Joyce Bethell of Miami, FL; Nephews: Darron Sweeting Jr., Terrance Knowles, and James Thompson Jr.; Nieces: Loreal and Leana Sweeting; Adopted Brothers: Deacon Martin Albury, George Williams Jr., Randolph Wallace, Kevin Edgecombe, Sherwin Poitier of Ft. Lauderdale, FL., and Wellington Richards; Aunts: Oriscia Clarke, Antoinette Thompson, Mary Wright, Willamae LaRoda, Anita Soto of Atlanta, GA, Lydia Wilson of Chicago, IL, Bertha Dean, Myrtle Major, Brenda Mott and Edith Smith; Uncles: Anthony Dean, Lherrison Maurice of Gregory Town, EL and Saunders Smith of Baltimore, MD; Cousins: Sadie Moss and Family, Cheerese (Rubin) Major and Family, Martha Mackey and Family, Kathleen Ferguson and Family, Portia Mackey and Family, Alexandria (Derek) Hepburn and Family, Monique (Edward) Delancy and Family, Zack and Nathan Mackey, Monalisa Mott and Family, Denise Cargill and Family, Monique and Shanta Maurice, Lateasha (Julian) Newbold, Devin (Shantell), Marcian (Sophia), and Shavargo (Glennique) Maurice, Bryan (Heather) and Family, Troy Smith and Family, Terevas Sweeting Sr. and Family, Bret Wilson and Family of Chicago, IL, Hanna Wilson, Salina (Anthony) Vega and Family of Freeport, Grand Bahama, Shari, Alicia, and Teneice Clarke, Marvin Dean, Melpert (Kitty) Dean, Troy LaRoda and Family, Clinton LaRoda, Crystal (Brent) Ferguson, Petrine (Howard) Russell, Alyce (Corey) Bethell, Shandle Williams, Marva (Tyrone) Ferguson, Gia (Gian) Smith, Cara (Anthero) Rolle, Kenise Hamilton, Uzoma (Oliver) Wilson of Baton Rouge, LA, Jeanella Thompson, Jocelyn Sweeting, Jackie (Samuel) Davis, Yulander and Teresa Sweeting, Lady Sonia (Hartman) Longley, Archie (Erin) Johnson, Raymond (Linda), Kurt (Sherrie), Gregory, Kevin (Roslyn) and Brian (Lorraine) Williams, and Ron (Angelica) Major of Chicago, IL; Special Friends: Kendra Butler and Amber Darling (Man at the Window); Other relatives and friends including: Teddy Johnson and Family, Adrian, Simon, Alex, Solomon, Nebert Johnson and Family, Arlene Major and Family, Lorissa Wilson and Family, The Seymour Family, The

Frith Family, Shantell McPhee and Family, Elouise Davis, Thaddeus Anderson, Elizabeth Stubbs, Kenneth Whitfield, Lisa Wright, Ruby Jones, Willamae Thompson, Linda Petit-Fere, Lateria King, Ann Francis, Stephanie Bethel, the entire St. George’s Church Family, the Venerable Kingsley G. Knowles and Family, Father Andrew Toppin and Family, Father Ivan Eldon and Family, The Guild to help the sick and needy, the entire San Salvador Community, the Crew of the Lady Francis, the Doctors and Nurses at the Princess Margaret Hospital, the Nurses at South Beach Clinic; and all other relatives and friends too numerous to mention

May His Soul Rest In Peace!

Friends may pay their last respects at Bethel Brothers Morticians and Crematorium, #44a Nassau street on Friday 2nd August 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and at the church on Saturday 3rd August 2024 from 9:00 a.m. until service time.

Death Notice for SALOMÉ LISA FRANCIS-CHARLES, 56

of Providence Ave., Chippingham, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Saturday July 27th, 2024.

She is survived by her, husband: Dunstan Charles; son: Jarrod Charles; mother: Vivienne Francis; sister: Theresa Colebrook Jean-Jacques; brother: Alonzo Francis; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral Arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Death Notices for

ANNETTE CAROLINE RAHMING, 87

of Bernard Road, Fox Hill, died on Friday July 26th, 2024.

She is survived by her daughters: Cleo and Lisa Stuart, Deidre Adderley and Peggy Coakley; sons: Patrick Rahming, Perry Pearce, Larry and Edwin Winder; sisters: Elvina Connell and Mariletta Butler; numerous grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends

Funeral Arrangements will be announced at a later date

CORA ASLEE GIBSON, 95

of West Ave, Miller’s Heights, died on Sunday July 28th, 2024.

She is survived by her daughters: Joan Herious and Pamela Gibson; sons: Maxwell, Larry and Dwight Gibson; grandchildren: Camille Darville-Gomez, Zoe Gibson, Larry Gibson II, Demetra GibsonObusez, Deon, Lovant, Leighton, Daniel and Daria Gibson; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral Arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Funeral Service For

Willis Ferguson, 63

of Southern Breeze, Golden Isles and formerly of Matthew Town, Inagua, Bahamas will be held at the Zion Baptist Church, Albert Street, Matthew Town, Inagua, Bahamas on Saturday, 3rd August, 2024 at 11:00am. Officiating will be Pastor Audrey Burrows. Interment will follow in the Inagua Public Cemetery.

His life and legacy will live on in the hearts of his daughters: Sharina Wallace & Sheriya Ferguson; son: Seddrico Ferguson; brothers: Leroy Ferguson, Etienne Taylor (predeceased); sisters: Olida Ferguson, Francis McCoy & Maxine Ingraham (both deceased); grandchildren: Joshua Wallace, Nevaeh Wallace, Taylen Longley; Amir Bastian (adopted); adopted children: Antonia Wilson, Bradleon McDonald; sister-in-law: Leah Ferguson; son-in-law: Valentino Wallace; aunt: Mary Johnson; nieces & nephews: Henrica McCoy, Francionn McCoy (deceased) Leroy Ferguson Jr., Lashae Ferguson-Bain, Lakia Ferguson, WPC.4462 Vernika Taylor, W/SGT.3744 Andromeda Smith, Anton Taylor, Gary Taylor (deceased) Natasha Ferguson, Sasha Ferguson, Bernadette Ingraham, Bernardo & Bernard Ingraham; grandnieces & nephews: Lakyra, Keanu, Regina, ReNiyah, Sabrina, Salario, Latavinique, Ashanti, Ashton, Anton, Antonia, Kayden, Dejah & Devante Johnson, Garrinique, Demetrius; cousins: Ruby, Ruthmae, Glenn, Arnold, Charles, Cameron, Chestney, Charles Jr., SanFred, Jamal, Utta, Vanessa, Pochina, Christabelle, Gordejah, Giovanni, Robert, Christian, Christal, Antonia, Samantha, Perry, Deborah, Jennifer, Audrey, Stephen (Patty), Kristian,Keva, Kelli Kay, Perry Jr. Perniqua, Perontay, Lucy, Mark, Rose, Christine, Geraldine, Helen, Debbie, Doris, LaToya, Deandra, Adrian, Valerie, Wellington, Joann, Alice, Barbara, Bruanne, Ethalyn ,Vivian, Mispah, Andre, Hanson Moultrie, Gerald, Louise, Marjorie, Novelet, Ramona, Geneo, Maureena, Leamon, Melanie, Cloris, Pedro, Anthon; former In-laws: Fredrick, Thevis, Donavan, Polhemus, Naverine, Cindy, Vanessa. The Smiths & Adderley family; other relatives & friends: Maria Ferguson, Kervin, Clayton, Aldrea, Ruth, Ronald, Marshall, Ulrick, Rovard, Rochelle, Rolando, Ronald jr, Sherniqua, Flavia, Gloria, Kasa, Patricia & Dwayne (Neighbors) The Whites (Neighbors) RN. Cynthie Taylor, RN. Joceyln Pratt & the entire Renal Med Association, Bishop Trevor Williamson, Sislyn McIntosh, Father Howard Bethel & The entire St. Agnes Anglican Church, The Farquharson Family, The Mortimer family, The Parker Family, Morton Salt Limited, Pastor Audrey Burrows & Zion Baptist Church & The Entire Inagua Community.

Friends may pay their last respects at the Zion Baptist Church, Albert Street, Matthew Town, Inagua on Friday, 2nd August, 2024 from 5:00pm –7:00pm and again on Saturday from 9:00am until service time.

Funeral Service For

Joana Swann, 66

a resident of Blue Hill Road-South will be held on Saturday, August 3rd, 2024, 11:00am at the Heritage Memorial Mortuary, #20 Claridge Road. Offciating will be Reverend Deon McKinney. Cremation will follow.

Joana will always be cherished and remembered by her children: Dario Swann, Latoya Darville-Solomon (Hem), Shannika Darville, Jerome Darville (Chacanta), Shawn Williams (Veronda), Bianca Williams and Michael Williams; sisters: Judy Hutto, Jackie Miller, Andrea Simmons; brothers: Thomas Swanna, Lawrence Jones, Charles Green; grandchildren: Tarano, Sylvantae, Kennicka, Benjamin, Benedrica, Hallie, Jolicia, Tatianna, Hemricka, London, Rashae, Jerome Jr., Illusion, Makayla, Austen, Malani; great grandson: Justice Jr.; nephews: Rashad, Kashon, Mendal, Antonio, Max, Clinton, Roman, Kendrick, Tyrese, Grusrink, Shane, Jamie; nieces: Vermeisha, Kiesha, Aisha, Clintdrea, Dornica, Larissa, Danielle, Iya, Alissa, Trevonda Ciara; uncles: Lee Frith, Cecil, Emanuel; aunts: Mavis Rolle; cousins: Idiala Romer, Minna Outten, Clintwood, Omisha, Tashenia, Turkesa Rolle, Chandra Munroe, Leanzo Frith,

Shae Tusant, Dexter, Devon, Deneaker, Jackson, Sharlene Cartwright Robinson, Rhesa, Sandra, Micheal, Steve, Sammy, Desire, Kevia, Emanuel Jr., Desmond Christopher & Jackie; and a host of other relatives and friends including: Anthony Williams and many others too numerous to mention

Friends my pay their last respects at Heritage Memorial Mortuary, #20 Claridge Road on Friday from 11:00am to 4:00pm and on Saturday from 10:0 am until service time.

Death Notice For Syreeta Neely, 45 affectionately called ‘Star’

a resident of Spring Street, the Bluff, Eleuthera, Bahamas died on Sunday, July 28th, 2024 at the Spanish Wells Clinic.

She leaves behind an exquisite garden of family and friends including her sisters: Tracy Neely and Sonia Dean; nieces: Nurse Teja Joseph and Anaya Curry; nephews: Rashad Smith, Trey Theoc and Sakobie Dean; numerous aunts and cousins and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date

Funeral Service for

ALMA MARIA McKENZIE, 87

a resident of Eaton Road & Doyle Street, Yellow Elder formerly of South Mastic Point, Andros, will be held at Evangelistic Temple, Collins Avenue on Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. Officiating will be Reverend Keno Smith. Interment follows in Lakeview Memorial Gardens, John F. Kennedy Drive.

Alma would forever be cherished and remember by, Children: Norlin Rolle, Kordelle Thompson, Sabrina Barr, Paranell Spence, Ronald McKenzie Jr., Reginald McKenzie, Sharmaine Cleare, Colin McKenzie, Caroline and Shanda McKenzie. Grand Children: Jowelle and Renaldo Dill, Lakeisha Jackson, Emily Bain, Ryan Curry, Ronelle, Cadeisha, Brittany, Travez, Dorian, Nia, Sharlinda, Deveny, Carlisha, Tredell, Tarven, Kynnecy, Kyndace, Bryonne, Anthony, Malique, Nikita, Andre, Shania, Stephen Jr., Tameka, Omar, Mario, Novlette and Norlique Rolle, Chad Rolle, Shania & Andre McKenzie. Grand Daughter In-law: Sherique Dill. Grand Sons In-law: Deon Hepburn, Ray Jackson. Great Grands: Jenna and Jayda Dean, Renaisha, Jyelle, Jendyia and Joden Dill, Ariel Spence, Tavarien Dean, Tenaj Hepburn, Dante, Keisha, Ariah and Mario Rolle, Freya Jackson. Sisters: Eleanor Linden and Sylvia Hanna. Sons-in-Laws: Stephen Barr Sr. of Atlanta, Georgia, Vann Thompson, Bryon Cleare and Sylvester Spence of Fort Lauderdale Fla. Daughter-in-Law: Shelly Rolle. Sisters In-Law: Millicent McKenzie. Brother-In-Law: Rudolph Linden. Nieces and Nephews: Vanria, Joy, Colamae, Gia, Mia, Sal, David, Kenny, Chavann, Sherry, Judith, Colamae, Vandyke, Kweeamad and lamad starachan,Tramad Parker, Lathenial Jones, Pinky, Shanell, Tasha, Dene, Rosemae, Josh, Gerald, Sylvia, Pinky, Shawanda, Sameka, Samuel Jr, Malique, Vandyke, Darren, Leslie, Edith, Wanda, Collette, Colleen,Wayne, Clay, Jim, Ruswell, Shavonne, Lamont, Wallace, Manoah, Desra, Sonia, Ruswell. Cousins: Veronica Woodside, Saran Russell and family, Bishop Samuel Fowler and Family, Bishop George Fowler and family, Kenneth Fowler and family, Carolyn Robinson and Family, Pearl Simmons and Family, Derek Hopkins and Family, Anthony and Jacqueline Fowler and Family, The Bailou, Martin, and Fowler Family. Other Relatives and Friends: Juliet McBride and Family, Raquel Swaby, Gregory Moxey and family, Anastasia Major-Saunders and family, Anniemae and Dorothy Charlton, Colleen and Bishop Laish Boyd and family, Angela and Sylvester George and Family, Grandville Cleare and Family, Ashley Smith III Don, Danny, Samantha, Tabitha, Rena, Quincy, Micheal, Pearl, Elvira, Monique, Cindy Shanique, Natasha, the Entire McKenzie Family, Swain Family, Coreen Duncombe, Dill Family, The Johnson and Larrimore Family, Gigi Austin and Family, Gigi Thompson and Family, Bernadette Rolle and Family, Gertie Goodman and Family, The Yellow Elder Family of Eaton Road and Doyle Street, Latoya Farrington and the RBC Main Branch and Finco Family, Cheryl Clarke and Government High Class of 1990 and 1993, Evangelistic Temple Family, Publix of Ft. Lauderdale, Samuel Strachan, Florine Bain and Family, Carolyn Miller, The Daxon Family, Cecily Stuart and Family, Melissa

Dorsette and Family, Daniel Gierszewski, the Walker Family, Thelja and Family, Anthony Newry Sr., Carolee Scott, Fidelity Bank Family, Ms. Curry, Rev. Ronald Jones and Firm Foundation of Norfolk Virginia, Bloneva Brown and family, Jarvin Cash and family, Anita Thelamour and family, Linda and Cyril Simms and family, Nadeen Novella and family, Rosalee Benjamin and Augustine Paul and family, Everette Mackey and family, Christine Rolle and family, Louise Moss, Karen, Neco, Bernadette, Monique, Kathy and the entire Moss family. Mr. Sigmund Brozogzog and family, Janell and Olie Obersson and family, Evena Charles and family, Pastor Randy and Maxine Stubbs and Family, Janis Stubbs, Elverlyn and Tara, Hazel Leadon and the entire United church of God of Deliverance Family, numerous staff of Judiciary, Marcos Pizza, Phils Sewing and Machine Shop. Special Thanks to: Pastor Keno and Kikia Smith, Pastor Dave and Donna Cash, Pastor Bradick and Brickell Cleare, Dr. Vaughn L. Cash and Dr. Wendy Cash, Rev Yreille (Eray) Belizaire, Cleary Cooper, Sis. Lakeisha Miller and Elijah’s Soup Kitchen, Sis. Yvonne Cash, Sis. Marsha Saunders and Family, The Entire Evangelistic Temple Family including Penny Butler and The Girls Ministry and Sponsors, Sister Vernita Lopez and Family, The Women Ministry of Evangelistic Temple, Kadie Mills and Family, Dr. Charmain Bodie and Staff of Serene Clinic, Dr. Adderley and Family, Dr. White and Family, Boyd Subdivision Family, Mr. Earl Miller and Family, Samuel Strachan and Family, Brent Knowles and Family, Nurse Jestina Rolle and Family, Ricardo Family, The Moss Family, Marvin Dames and Family, Bay Street Taxi Drivers Sterling Missick, Mr. Leslie Sands, Frederick Neilly, Nurses and Doctors Female Surgical I (PMH) and Female Medical II (PMH.

Friends may pay their last respects at Demeritte’s Funeral Home, Market Street, from 10-6:00 p.m. on Friday & on Saturday at the church from 9:00 a.m. until service time.

Death Notice for

CAROLYN STUBBS,

59

a resident of Orange Creek, Cat Island, died at her residence on Monday, July 29, 2024.

Funeral arrangements will be announced

Private Funeral Service for

SAMUEL VINCENT CLEARE, 82

a resident of Rupert Dean Lane formerly of Green Turtle Cay, Abaco. Cremation will follow.

He is survived by his, Wife Dora Cleare; Sons: Samuel and David Cleare, James Pete Cartwright; daughters: Ruthie May Cleare, Esther Major, Karen Whyms, Indie Anna Cleare, Tamara Cleare McCray and Shandia Cleare; Grand Children: Petra and Priscolla Cartwright, Lashanda, Deshanna, Candisha, Samuel III, Felicity, Elizabeth, Lavashanique, Joshua, David Jr., Asia, and London Cleare; Jermaine, Damian, Paul, Tobby and Marcus Whyms; Renel Aimable; Great Grand Children: Shavaranique, Ivan and Ian Brown, Zyaire Rolle, Donnesha and Jamal Frazier, Elvinique Taylor, Tyanno and Trinity Taylor, Renique Moss, Dea Stiffard and Jermaine Cartwright; Brother: James Alfraida Cleare; Nephews: Rudolph Cleare Jr., Raymond, Christopher, Elvis and Michael Williams, Brian Cleare, Elvis Parish Taylor, Kori Cleare Sr., Charles Jaelin Cleare, Simeon and Stephen Edgecombe; Nieces: Beverley and Sherry Williams, Prescola Edgecombe, Beatrice Issac, Linda Jones, Monique Pfenninger, Nanette Scavella, Andra Brown, Sheia Stubbs, Keera Godfrey, Alexandria Cleare; Grand Nieces and Grand Nephews and their children: Latoya Sampson, Princess and Glenroy Adderley, Tino Woodside Ashlee Adderley, Ianthia and Jamil Jones, Blaire Cleare, Zhane and Blaire Cleare Jr., Letitia Smith, Caiden and Cayha Smith, Braxton Pfenninger, Nichol, Nikolai and Nathan Scavella, Danya and Quin Brown, Joshua, Johnathan, Kaitlyn and Cianna Stubbs, Christian and Carston Godfrey, Kori Cleare Jr., Shaniqua, Isheika, Ishieko, and Shaquille Cleare; Many Extended Family and Relatives Including: Theodore Thompson and Family, Andrew Thompson and Family, Sweeting Family, Antoinette Thompson and family, Prescola Edgecombe and Family, Leon Reckley and Family, Leroy Reckley and Family, Ena Stubbs and Family, Dorothy Jack and Family, The Mabel Carey Family, The Nancy Phillips Family, Marsha Thompson, Mae Sweeting and Family, Melanie King Cleare, Karen Cleare and Family, Adeline McKintosh and Family, Inez Pedican and Family, Kola Webbs and Family, The Whyms Family; The Descendants: of Bruce & Sarah Pedican Green Turtle Cay Abaco, Freeport, Nassau, Eleuthera & Florida, Ernal, Winfred Bodie, Bruce,

Inez, Eleanor, Clarke Debora-Pedican McIntosh & Family. Russell’s, Family, Leroy, Aldelina McIntosh & Robertha Russell-Reckley & Family. Eugene, Duncanson’s & Family, Kenneth, Donald, Viola Mae, Bertram, Bertram Sweeting & Joseph Family, Theodore & Andrew, Paul, Ena Stubbs & Beatrice Gordon-Thompson & Family, Charles “Tony” Russell & Family, Theodosia “Dolly” Dorsett & Marjorie Pedican & Family. Numerous Friends Including: The Bain and Grants Town Family, The Seymour Family, The Rupert Dean lane family, The Rolle Family, The Smith Family, The Fox Family, The Williams Family. A Host of other extended family and friends in New Providence, Abaco, Grand Bahama, United states, and Canada. Special thanks to all the nurses and doctors throughout his journey at the Princess Margaret Hospital, as well as all the staff at Demeritte’s Funeral Home.

Friends may pay their last respects at Demeritte’s Funeral Home, Market Street, from 10-6:00 p.m. on Friday.

Death Notice for

MRS. BERYL MAE

WRIGHT

née DAVIS, 95

of #6 Brice and Ferguson Roads, Fox Hill, died at her residence on Sunday July 28th, 2024.

She is survived by her three daughters: Miriam and Veronica Wright and Patrice Wright-Rolle; four sons: Alpheus Mingo, Raymond, Leonard and Gary Wright; numerous nieces & nephews & a host of other relatives & friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced later

Funeral Service for

OMAH WILFRED HANNA, 44

a resident of Season Street, Canterbury Park, Prince Charles, will be held at Our Lady of The Holy Souls Catholic Church, Deveaux Street on Saturday August 3, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. Officiating will be Father Jonathan Duka. Interment follows in Catholic Cemetery, Tyler Street.

Left to remember him, Omah is survived by his beloved mother, Theresa, two (2) sisters, Tiffany Hanna, Alexis Hanna-Smith and his adorable nephew Aerius Josiah Smith and niece Luna Grace Smith of Topeka Kansas, his numerous godchildren and a man’s’ best friend, walking partner, Shaggy. Aunts, Uncles and Cousins: Attorney, Norwood and Roselyn Rolle, Monique, Andre, Edwige Patricia Milius (Andre’s fiancée) Rolle of Maryland, USA, Shana Rolle, Natalia Rolle-Phillips and Nathaniel Rolle of Florida, USA. Maurice Kendal Mortimer of New Jersey, USA, Jermaine Smith, Marcel, Catherine (of Washington D.C, USA), Vonurie and Samantha Mortimer, Ulamae and Theresa Mortimer, Christopher, Bridgette and Christina Pratt and Glenda Grant of Freeport, Renbert, Renbert Jr., and Rena Mortimer, Bernice Willis, Derreck Ingraham, Devon Ryan, Alexander Willis and O’Neil Willis of Orlando, Bianka and Cordero Moss, Patricia McDonald, Merlin, Tayaz, Johnika and Patrika McDonald, Stafford and Theresa Hanna, Valencia Hanna-Moncur, Retired Sgt. Barbara Wright, Christine and Ambrose Fernander of Canada. Brian and Susan Hanna of Abaco, Natasha and Shorn Davis, Shornte and Shorn Davis, Jr., Devaughn Ferguson, Kristen Moncur, Keyshawn, Kyle and Kaiden Wright, Chief Superintendent of Police, Glenn and Tamara Hanna, Former Member of Parliament\Retired Deputy of Police Marvin and Stacy Dames, Member of Parliament, Shannon and Nia Cartwright, Sharon and Henry Rolle, Onan and Christopher Rolle, Gail, Raygail, Lil Ray, Reo, Rommel and Regan Smith, Lenora, Tanya, Margo and Lester Cox, Kendia, Dennis, Wilmore, Laurie and Neil Dames, Jackie and Dennis Perpall. Todd and Sherry Beneby, Saberina, Al and Stevie Beneby; Grand Uncle Bateman Bain (who sadly died on 25th July 2024), Angela Wells, Deborah Francis of Abaco, Sharon and Paul Steino, Sally and Dewitte Symonette, Alma Penn and Darly Reid of North Carolina, Maverick Symonette of Florida and Raymond Colebrooke. Grand Uncle Bruce, Michael, Ettiene, and Joseph Mortimer, of Orlando, USA,

Tyrone and Rhonda Buckner and Monique Weaver of Orlando, USA. Gerald and Julie Hamilton of Orlando, USA, Albert Christine, Kendal, Donald, Archie, Ernestine and Annamae Rigby, Garthwell, Zenniemae and Chrissy and Nardo Johnson. Grand Aunt, Pandora, Dr. Monique Pratt, Ricardo and Becky, Ian Pratt of Freeport. Grand Aunt Gloria Rose-Clumber, Quinton, Gerard, Jervis, Nettica Culmer, Dawinque and Vardo, Dawinette Sawyer, Philip Johnson, Sherrie Elliotte, Dora Elliotte, Retired, Chief Superintendent of Police Denice, Monique and Norma Rose. Sonia, Matthew, Eric, Terrell and Darion Rose of Washington, DC. Attorneys, Jacob and Lynden Rose, of Washington, D.C.; USA. Attorneys, Debra and Wendell Munnings, Pricilla Rose of Texas, Retired Sgt. Brian and Siobhan Rose, Elizabeth Andrews & Family. God mothers: Paulette Smith and Retired Sgt., Judy Stubbs. God children: Brittany, CyAnne, Canaan, and Cairo Gomez, Xamara and Xiell Nichols. Other relatives and friends: Noel, Britt, and Keva Turnquest. Catherine Glinton, Eric and Vernita Lopez, Patrice Fawkes, Warren, Rico, Valencia, Juan and Yvette Glinton, Hazon and Shereen Pinder, Stafford, Coe Munnings and family, Tony Knowles and family, Michael & Eleaus and Family, Leroy Bullard & Family, Marvin & Perry, the Stubbs Family, the Canterbury Park Family Barbara and Aaliyah Johnson. Marcel (the Gardner), Richie, Valentine, Bernadette, Skalolo Hemming and Saveion Stubbs, Shawn Wilson and Alexis Saunders, Sylvan Rahming and family, Mitchell, Gina, and Rudy Nottage and family, Robin, Terry Forbes and family, Tiahsah Denario Lloyd, Dequizza, Demaro and Mark Demeritte. The Honorable Justice Rhonda Bain and family, Debbie Seymour, Quinton Wilkinson, Magistrate Sandradee Gardiner, Attorneys Euricka Coccia, Olivia Pratt-Nixon, Tursha Ambrose and Janet Munnings, Anna Hall, Johnniemae Bethell, Brandon Sands, Clint Williams, Patrice Bowe, Rochelle and Kyle Johnson, Trinette Ferguson, Neil, Tracey and Scarlett Wells and family, Reservist Inspector, James Pinder, Retired Superintendent of Police Elain Sands, Orapa Humes and Sanria Dawkins, Nathasah, Taisja, Taraj Raul Jr., Uriz. Christa, Brittany, Cyanne, Canaan and Caior Gomez, Laury Nicholas, Brandon Sands and Clint Williams, The Department of Public Prosecution & Staff, Our Lady of the Holy Souls Church, family, The Platinum Club, Marge Bowleg, Don and Minette Cartwright, McKyel McPhee and Staff, Stafford Ambrister, Geno, Beverly, Genaye and Gevon Nairn, Sturrup, Antoinette, Latonia and Ashley Rutherford. The staff of Drug Enforcement Unit, the staff of the Office of the Attorney General and the staff of Department of Publications Office. Special Mention: Dr. Chrispin LeVar Gomez, Saint Augustine’s College Class of 1997, Dr. P. Ramphal, Dr. R. James, Dr. D. Johnson, Dr. King, Nurse Bethel, Nurse Aikin, PCA, D. Curtis, Sargeant, A. Bethel and Ferguson, c/o Princesses Margaret Hospital, Nassau Bahamas, Chiner and Roseline Saint-Natus, Dr. Scot and Kristin Hirschi family, David and Pamela Slack and family. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints-Colly Creek Ward, Topeka, USA and Deidre Augusto, also of Topeka, USA.

Friends may pay their last respects at Demeritte’s Funeral Home, Market Street, from 10-6:00 p.m. on Friday & on Saturday at the church from 10:00 a.m. until service time

Funeral Service for

FERNAND THOMAS AUBIN, 69

a resident of Bacardi Road., will be held at United Christian Cathedral, Flamingo Gardens, on Friday, August 2nd, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. Officiating will be Bishop Luther Thurston. Interment follows in Lakeview Memorial Gardens, John F. Kennedy Drive.

Cherished & Fond Memories will forever in the hearts of his Wife: Carriemae Knowles-Aubin; Sisters-in-Law: Gertrude Seymour and Viola Richardson of Nassau, Nicole Knowles, Rosa KnowlesBain and Dornel Nessbitt of Grand Bahama and Annmae Smith of Long Island; Brothers-in-Law: Henry Seymour, Kevin Richardson, and James Cooper of Nassau, Malachi Knowles of Long Island and Algie Knowles of Grand Bahama; Nieces: Doris, Bernadette, Elaine, Felicia, Algentina, Emily, Terea Knowles, Pinetree, Katherine, Preslene, Patri and Nicky Miller, Meoshi Forbes, Nicola Rahming, Iris Garland, Shantell Seymour, Christina Seymour-Germelus, Omeas Joffre-Pinder, Pathrica Bain-Major, Lithera and Angel Rolle, Louise Evans, Shantell; Nephews: Leoard Spence, Truman, Algie Jr., Terrance and Kevin Knowles, Lenton, Frank Jr. and Dule Miller, Dwayne Cooper, Kharanus and Carbajal Rolle Sr., Trevor Seymour, Steno Bain, Ian Pinder Ronald Germelus; Grandnieces: Lyndrea, Andrea, Destiny, Sariyah and Tanishia Miller, Ashanti Porter, Chrishan Sawyer, Arshanae Fernander, Tamika, Anita, Lauren Gabriel, A ‘lena Knowles, Garrette Metinosh, Lourisha Nottagge; Grand Nephews: Lenton, Aveon, Jayden and Tavario Miller Sr., Christopher Sawyer Jr., Oral Forbes Jr., Trevaugnn Seymour, Carbajal Jr. and Cassius Rolle, Da Kari and Kymani Cooper, Truman, Samuel and Matthews Knowles, Eni and Kamari Hannibal; Great grand Nephew: Aidenl; Other Relatives and Friends: Eleanor Goodman & Family, Mr. Adderly, Mr. Fisher, Mrs. Swain, Junior, Rasta and Family, Big D and Family, The Pastor officers & members of Seed Outreach Ministries, Andy, Marcia, Mama, Nosey, Jimmy, Jess, Maniska, Kiah, Cyril Strachan & Family, Mary Long and Family, Rudy & Family, Zet & Family, T Bay & Family, Gloria McSweeney & Family, Beatrice Knowles & Boss Jack, The officers & members of United Christian Cathedral, The Oncology Dept at P.M.H., Doctors and Staff of Serence Medical Centre; Others are too numerous to mention. May his soul Rest in Peace, knowing he was

cherished and loved by all who had the privilege of knowing him

Friends may pay their last respects at Demeritte’s Funeral Home, Market Street, from 10-5:00 p.m. on Thursday & on Friday at the church from 9:00 a.m. until service time.

Death Notices for ALVIN LIVINGSTONE WRIGHT, 77

of #4 Woodbury Court, Domingo Heights West and formerly of Deadmans Cay, Long Island, died at his residence on Sunday, July 28th, 2024.

He is survived by his wife: Janet Wright; three daughters: Delores Russell of Freeport, Laverne Wright of Freeport and Janelle Brennen; two sons: Taja and Khalid Wright; five sisters: Gertrude Gibson, Eltoy Moss, Evelyn Wright, Sheila Evans and Dorothy Martin; six brothers: Gerald Wright, Esaut Leviticus Wright, Aaron Wright, Roland and Peter Wright; numerous nieces, nephews & a host of other relatives & friends

Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

SYBIL MORRIS-PRATT, 90

a resident of #507 Blue Hill Road South, died at her residence on Sunday, July 28th, 2024.

She is survived by daughter: Alma Jacob of Hollywood, Florida; two step daughters: Donna Powell of Fort Lauderdale and Oshana McPhee; three sisters: Dorothy and Joyce Capron and Vera Ewing; brother: Lloyd Capron; numerous nieces & nephews & a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Funeral Service for

TODD ACCALISTER KEMP, 48

a resident of Yonder Road off Twynam Ave., will be held at Grace Community Church on Wednesday August 7, 2024 at 11:00 a.m.

Officiating will be Pastor Emeritus Leroy P. Hanna. Cremation will follow.

Left to cherish his precious memories are his Mother: Ingrid Miller; Sisters: Templa KempLightbourne (Avery), Chelsie Kemp-Maura, Berklin Johnson, Linda Kemp-Cartwright (Godfrey) and Maria-Theresa Kemp; Brothers: Atanasio Timothy “Timmy” Huyler (Natalia), Osborne, Audley “Junior”, Jr. and John (Cecelia); Nieces: Rachel Quant, Tatiana Lightbourne, Matedas “Teddy” Thompson, Miah Maycock, Patrice Jones, Peggy Jones, Micha Zaman (Arif), Shannoya Kemp, Theresa “Terry” Kemp-Wells (Patrick), Tamarlese Boyd, Tianave Boyd, Paradise Kemp, Clementina “Delta”, Delonique Kemp-Robinson (Marcus), Calee Kemp, Debrianna Kemp, Aprylle Miller-Cartwright (Velenzo), Andrea Cartwright, Rev. Rowena Kemp, Nicoya Kemp, Neutrell Kemp, Natasha Sands, Anya Kemp, Dr. Adra Gibson-Washington (Landis), Cyprianna Gibson, Prisca KempHepburn (Warren), Nicole Kemp, Marcia Butler-Marcks, Juliet Butler, Dominique Kemp; Nephews: Perez Huyler, Asher Lightbourne, Maverick “Smokey” Maycock, Ronald “R.J.”, Vance Kemp, John “Tappy”, Henry Storr, Rahj Pawar, Jhamai Maura, Cai Maura, Miguel Kemp, Eugene Burns, Takoda Kemp, Stephen Kemp (Ezralee), Matthew Kemp, Anton “Yellow” Kemp, Corderro Cartwright, Joshua Kemp, Jonathan Kemp, Khambrel, John “J.J.”, Isaiah, John “J.K.”, Bjornrae “B.J.”, Romaine Kemp, Joshua Kemp, Spencer Tennant, Renaldo Butler, Godfrey Cartwright, Jr., Errol Kemp, Sr., Anwar Johnson, Audley “A.C.” Kemp III, Brandon Albury, Martin Gibson (Illiana), Cyprian Gibson, Kaiwan “K.K.” Gibson (Charlene), Gary Kemp, Jr. (Aldamis), Youri Kemp, Philip “Jo-Jo” Kemp, David Kemp and DuVaughn Kemp; Aunts: Lynn Maycock, Maddie Johnson, Gladys Pinder-Miller, Carolyn StewartMiller, Grace Kemp, Sylvia Burrows-Kemp, Yvonne Williams-Kemp and Coral Dorsette-Kemp; Uncle: Bertram Kemp; Cousins: Floyd, Brenden, Willette (Brent) & Abigail (Fred); Barry (Michelle), Dale “Cookie”, Jan, Rae, Tami, Tina & Holly (Zac); Scott, Devin, Christian, Phoenix & Ernea; Simone, Shane & Stewart; Lawrence “La-La”, Lynette (John), Robert “Bobby” (Julie), Lamore (Omara); Kelly, Wellington Andre Johnson (Tiara), Gaylord Knowles & Giorgio Knowles (Lyric); Meaghan, Andilena, William III, Jaylan, Brendan, Bretia, Brenton, Ava, Alli; Kenesha, Miah, Marley, Gordon Albury, Danielle Albury, Colyn, Latedis; Uranus, Tony, Paradise, Montana, Zara, Caz, Marvin, Joshua; Justin & Jade; Scotia, Scindy, Scott, Jr., Sevin, Jacob & Aiden; Udaijah; Trent & Rebecca; Jazz, Melody & Wynter; Tanya Kemp-Sawyer; Ernestine, Philip, Vernette & Geneva; Elizabeth Kemp; Demetrius (Greta), Arlette (Bryan), Danniele (Cossette), Sherryann (George), Brent Kemp & Chief Superintendent Chrislyn Skippings (Oscar); Gail, Willamae, David “Jimmy”, Cosmo, Jr., Keith, Maxine, Sherrell, Paulette; Slavonia,

Kymenski; Judy, Ronald, Jr., Yvonne, Gregory & Brendon, Sr.; Denise, Bloneva “Blonnie”, Donna “Tricia”, Linda, Kevin, Vallance, Patrice, Herbert & Evangeline; Tasha Major & Family; Numerous Relatives and Friends, incl.: Walter Neilly & Family, Captain Rolance Taylor & The Blessing Crew, John “Rat” Culmer, Glenda Knowles, Ralph Moree, Lofton Culmer, Potter’s Cay Family, Gaylord Knowles, Sr. & Family, Agatha Delancy & Family, Javon Taylor & Family, Enid Boyd & Family, Cecil Boyd, Jr. & Family, Shanae Munnings & Family, Sybil Sweeting & Family, Nail Gallery Family, Kemp Road Family, Yonder Road Family, St. Anne’s School Family, Lowe Sound Family.

Friends may their last respects at Demeritte’s Funeral Home, Market Street, from 12-5:00 p.m on Tuesday & on Wednesday at the church from 10:00a.m until service time.

Death Notice for BENJAMIN “Voice” DEMERITTE JR., 71

a resident of Fox Hill Road North, died at PMH on Thursday, July 25, 2024.

He is survived by his wife: Patricia Demeritte; four children: Jermaine and Elvardo Demeritte, Chino Prince Demeritte and Tiffany Newbold; four brothers: William, Jason and Travis Demeritte and Father Reginald Demeritte; six sisters: Rosalie “Gigi” Strachan, Jewel Ann Bethel, Lorie, Stacey, Nikia and Shanae Demeritte; numerous nieces & nephews & grand children & a host of other relatives & friends

Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

HENRIETTA ISABELLA SMITH, 88

Death Notices for Vanria Wilson-Cox, 64

of Lee Street, Nassau Village, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Friday, July 26th, 2024.

She is survived by her six daughters: Mavis Basden, Cheryl Smith, Lillian Smith, Kathleen Smith, Monica Smith, Merlinda Smith; three brothers: Rufus Smith, John Smith, Vernal Smith; one sister: Vida Scott; one brother: Robert Lightbourne; one aunt: Rosina Basden of Grand Turk; numerous nieces & nephews & grand children & a host of other relatives & friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

BABY TEJA PICKSTOCK, 6 Months

a residence of Robinson Road, died at PMH on Thursday July 18, 2024.

She is survived by her parents: Kendera Laing and Travis Pickstock: three grandparents: Frederick and Susan Pickstock and Leotha Strachan; three sisters: Shakinah Newbold, Treaviea Treasure Laing and Frederica Pickstock; one brother: Travis Pickstock Jr.; numerous aunts & uncles & a host of other relatives and friends

Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Death Notice For

of Churchill Drive, Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas and formerly of Nicholls Town, North Andros, Bahamas died at the Rand Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, July 23, 2024.

She is aurvived by her husband: Gustavus Cox Sr.; sons: Vaccaro Wilkinson, Gustavus Cox II; daughter-in-law: Melissa Wilkinson; grandson: Shakur Seymour; granddaughter: Armani Wilkinson; sisters: Mary Fynes, Helen Tillach, Penal Wilson, Vernell Rubke, Patrice Wilson, Patrica Wilson; brother: J. Ricardo “Rex” Wilson and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral Service are entrusted to Westside Memorial Mortuary.

Funeral Services For

James Taylor, 78

of South Andros, Bahamas and formerly of Deadman’s Reef, Grand Bahama, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, August 3rd, 2024, 11:00am at Inspirational Global Ministries, Holmes Rock, Grand Bahama. Officiating will be Rev’d. N. Edmund Munroe, JP, assisted by Rev’d. Harrison Pinder. Interment will follow in the Holmes Rock Cemetery, Holmes Rock.

He is survived by his wife: Maria Taylor; sisters: Lillian McKenzie, Shirley, Ruthlyn and Loretta Taylor; brothers: Arlington and Samuel Taylor; brother-in-law: Theopilus Rolle; sisters-in-law: Jacquelyn McMinns, Betty Adderley, Cordell Thompson and Sadie Aranha-Ortiz; aunt: Theresa Johnson; nieces: Donna, Lyn, Sherry and Raquel Lewis, Leandra Smith, Susan Sanusi, Annemarie and Sherine McKenzie, Natasha Archer, Clothilda Stuart, Oralee and Shavonne Forbes, Antanell Ottley, Chedretta Flowers, Valdamae Rahming, Zeldreda Adderley, Thelma Fernander, Sheilamae Mitchell, Dellarease Taylor, Ruth Davis, Olivia Hepburn, Samantha Kemp, Nicola Johnson, Juliette and Patricia Taylor, Nicoya Knowles, Denice McPhee, Daphney and Darlene Davis, Keshena Velus, Dianna, Julian, Monique, Jerilee and Brittney Taylor, Ella Farrington, Katisha Bannister and Katelyn Taylor; nieces-in-law: Geremine (Pete) Rose, Reah Thompson, Tayla Huyler, Dania Knowles, Carletha Rhodriquez, Bridgette Cartwright, Jackie Pratt and Makeisha Johnson; nephews: Derry and Dodridge Lewis, James, Frederick, Norris, Anthony, David, Andrew, John and Richard Rolle, Glenroy, Barry and Philip McKenzie, KC, Anthony Andrews, Charles Taylor, Don Sands Garlon, Laren Alburn and Walton Rolle, Chenado Hepburn, Cordero Mitchell, Roderick, James, Nemiah and Valentino Taylor, Gregory Davis, Germal and Germane Velus, Arlington Taylor Jr., Kaiman Bannister and Sharade Taylor; nephews-in-law: Adrian McMinns, Ramond (Kenva), Damien, Apostle Cleon, Julian, Brian and Alex (Adrianne) Munroe; numerous grandnieces and nephews: godchildren: Marilyn Williams, Esther Johnson, Richard Munroe, Dannica Sands, Kimberly Russell, Chrislyn Higgs, Arvin Johnson, Lomir Joshua Pinder and Kirk Patrick; other relatives and friends: Bishop Frankie (Joycetina) Scott and family, Rev’d. N. Edmund and Pastor Erica Munroe and family, Rev’d. Harrison and Roselie Pinder and family, Norman Munroe, Sis. Lottie Munroe and Family, Shirley (Percy) Sands, Rowena (Eddie) Sands and families, Lennor and Risley Munroe and families, John Sands, Gaelene (Oswald) Bain, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Velock Johnson and family, Bro. Glen and Dr. Christine Higgs and family, Mr. and Mrs. Denzal Swain and family, Mr. Ricardo

Major, Prince Gordon, Tyrone and Vernita Dean and family, Derek King, President - The Grand Bahama Power Company Retirement Club, The Free National Movement Holmes Rock Branch Family and the Communities of Holmes Rock and Deadman’s Reef.

Viewing will be held in the “Royal Suite” at Westside Memorial Mortuary, Hanna Hill Eight Mile Rock, Grand Bahama on Friday, August 2, 2024 from12:00pm to 6: 00p.m

Leonard Bain, 72 affectionately called “Leo”

of #83 Brompton Road, Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, August 3, 2024, 11:00am at School of Prophetic Ministry, Hawksbill Grand Bahama. Officiating will be Apostle Mike Francis assisted by Pastor Frank Hagan. Cremation will follow.

He was predeceased by his mother: Iva Bain; father: Harold Bain; brothers: Harold Bain Jr. & Stan Bain.

He is survived by his wife: Dorothy Pratt-Bain; daughters: Tanya Bain, Sherika Williams, Shekeria Bain and Vanessa Rolle; sons: Leonard Bain Jr., Mario Pratt and Melvin Rolle; brothers: Lionel, Kenneth and Charles Bain; aunts: Sylvia, Prescott and Agatha Wallace; uncles: Robert Audley Whymns (Chicago, IL), Washington Wallace; daughters-in-law: Patrice Pratt & Pertina Rolle; sons-in-law: Dereck Williams, Fredrick Bain and Sean McKinney; brothers-in-law: Daniel, Johnathan, Reginald, Lewis and Richard Pratt, Jeffery Hutchinson, Patrick Musgrove; sister-in-law: Paula Henfield, Phillipa, Maureen Bain, Burrows, Deary Hutchinson, Mildred and Carolyn Pratt, Cola, Maxine, Agnes, Kim and Agatha Pratt; grandchildren: Amare Alvarez Smith, Modesta Colebrooke III, Dmani, Quione Blackstock, Levonnya Moxey, Bernard Bevans Jr., Bradley Pratt, Fredrico Bain, Bernique Bevans, Isiah Bain, Dereck Williams Jr., Bernardo Bevans, Malik Rolle, Darryn Williams, Semiah Rolle, Berniko Bevans, Samara Rolle and Destinee Moultrie; great grandchildren: Amare Smith Jr., Brynlee Bevans; god children: Stacy and Sherell Rolle; numerous nieces and nephews, cousins and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.

Viewing will be held in the “Chapel of Eternal Rest” at Westside Memorial Mortuary, Hanna Hill, Eight Mile Rock Grand Bahama on Friday, August 2, 2024 from 12:00noon to 6:00pm.

Funeral Services For

Marguarita Cora McKenzie, 65

of West End, Grand Bahama, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, August 3, 2024, 10:00am at St. Mary Magdalene Church, West End, Grand Bahama. Officiating will be Rev. Fr. Oswald Pinder. Cremation will follow.

She is survived by her children: Philippa Davis (Charles Davis) Ryan McKenzie; grandchildren: Rashad Smith, Briana Davis; adopted grandchildren: Charla, Rasheida, Marcus; great grandchildren: Jah,air and Karson Smith; brothers: Ronnie, Anton and Donald McKenzie, Walter Smith; sisters: Evelyn McKenzie, Patsy Hepburn, Iva Dozier; brother- inlaw: Euell Johnson and Anthony Williamson Sr.; aunts: Cleomi Mobley and Erma McKenzie; nieces and nephews: Tanya and Julian Johnson (Teasha Johnson) Shekera Williamson (Tino Minns) Megan Johnson, Terry McKenzie (deceased) Gwendolyn Elliott, Erika, Nakia and Philmon McKenzie, Donald McKenzie Jr., Samantha McKenzie and Anthony Williamson Jr.; grand nieces and nephews: Quincy Gravey Jr, Joshua, Jeffrey, Jaden, Jacob, Jerimiah, and Jaquell, Garvey Travon and Alicia McKenzie, Trarell and Tra’vae Johnson, Vernisha Handfield Majesty Williamson, Courtney and Kylie Munnings, Lanik Goodman, Chistian and Kayden Minns; cousins: Madge Roker, Robby Miller and Family, Stacy Rolle and Family, Sophia Ferguson, Rudolph Laing and Family, Tannis, Helen Russell, Oswald Rolle, Patsey Dickenson and Family, Wayne and Marsha Stubbs, Harry Lord Joseph, Dana McKenzie, Neil McKenzie, Steve Martin, Agatha Martin, Tonya, Katie and Samantha Miller, Stacy Bethel, Erica and Joe Hield and Family; other relatives and friends: Harold Role and Family, Rose Rolle and Family, Clarissa Smith, Leanne Rolle and Family, Mavis Rolle and Family, Claudine Miller Incelet and Alice Bowleg and Family, Angnes DeGregory, Ann Evans, David Hield, Lennie and Family’ Nadia Lewis Dorsett, Dames Family, Green Family, Frits, Stuart Family, Anthony Gilbert, Anastacia Beckles, Rosemary Pinder and Family, Vivica and Jasmine, Sasha Francois, Pastor Kenneth Smith and Family, Pastor Rudy Roberts and Family, Carolyn Cooper, Ingrid, Bobby Rose and Nikarra Brooks, Patricia Jackson, Beryl Poitier and Family, Stephanie Marshall, Constance Cartwright, Marguarita Miller and Family, Agatha Vincent, Prescott Minnis, Dr. Susan Lockhart, Nurse Miller at the Rand Memorial Hospital, Old Bahama Bay Resort and the entire West End Community.

Viewing will be held in the “Chapel of Eternal Rest” at Westside Memorial Mortuary, Hanna Hill Eight Mile Rock, Grand Bahama on Friday, August 2, 2024 from12:00pm to 6: 00p.m

Cozetta Rolle, 55 affectionately called “CA-Z”

of Bailey Town, Bimini, Bahamas will be held at the Cathedral of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church on Saturday, August 3rd, 2024 at 11:00am. Officiating will be Rev. Joel Rolle assisted by Pastor Kellen Russell & Rev. John Saunders. Interment will follow in the Northern Public Cemetery.

Her beautiful life will forever be cherished in the lives of her parents: James & Estelle Rolle; siblings: Justin, Eunice, Baretta & Felicia Rolle; niece: Jamea Rolle; nephew: Andrew Rolle; adopted sister: Lydia Russell; aunts: Rev. Maude Johnson, Geneva Oliver, Ethel Miller, Merrie, Labelle & Florie Rolle; uncles: Neville, Freddie, Audley and Benjamin Rolle, Mitchell Johnson, Alburn and Ruben Brown, Ernest Oliver; cousins: Arnette Rolle Hanna, Administrator Jandilee (Godfrey) Archer, Larissa (Rev. Iffill) Russell, Shirley Brown, Mikey, Brad, Baldwin and Peggy Johnson, Tassia Brown, Teyago and Gelisa Oliver, Kendon and Deon Brown, Lakeisha Brown-Johnson, Barbara (Terrance) Rolle, Ruthleen Rolle, Preston (Cara) Rolle, Sally (Tony) Sands, Donell (Aaron) Spencer, Romado, Dion, Ezra, Inetta, Jeffrey, Jody, Brian, Rodney, Kizzy, Drexel and Jasco Rolle, Tera and Kepie Rolle, Bridget (Barry) Major, Marzetta (Rev. Angelo) Rolle, Gloria (Brian) Ominski, Denise (Walden Jr.) Edden, Patrice (Rev. Teachlet) Pierre, Quincy, Kareem and Rashaad Rolle, Carrington (Rochelle) Davis, Lydia Gibson, Fred (Genemae) Rolle, Henderson (Agatha) Rolle, Zinnia and Geno Rolle; godchildren: Kaityre Pinder, Gemazzio Roberts, Shavannah Hanna and Kah’lani Chea; and a host of other relatives and friends including: Donald (Tassie) Bullard and Family, Lloyd (Brenda) Edgecombe Sr. Matthew Stuart and Family, Orville and Valentino Cooper, Joe and Mellony Blanc and Family, Alice Miller and Family, Matt and Katherine Weech, Donatha Bullard, Brunette Rolle and Family, Lindsay, Kairo and Kadre Pinder, Annjenette Beneby and Family, Vacarro Poitier, Cecil Dames Jr., Leroy and Willmore Rolle, Keisha and Keojah Stuart, Julia Hanna, Mario Burrows and Family, Willard (Atavia) Saunders and Family, Trevor Roberts and Family, Nurse Kiandra Strachan-Rolle, Allan Strachan, Florence Pinder and Family, Staff at Cj’s Deli, Family from Andros, friends in Miami FL, The Mount Zion Church Family, Radio Beach Family, the entire community of Bimini and other relatives and friends. If we inadvertently omitted your name please know that it was not our intention and that you are loved.

Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Bimini on Friday, August 2nd, 2024 from 4:00pm-7:00pm and again on Saturday from 9:30am until service time.

Funeral Services For

Elder Philip Benjamin Bailey, 74

of Fire Road, New Providence, Bahamas died on Saturday, July 6, 2024 will be held on Saturday, August 3, 2024, 10:00am at Mt. Tabor Church, Willow Tree Street and Mt. Tabor Drive, Pinewood Gardens. Offciating will be Senior Pastor Bishop Delton D. Ellis assisted by other Ministers. Interment will follow in Southern Cemetery, Cowpen and Spikenard Roads.

Left to cherish his memories are his daughters: Alycia Bailey and Lori-Ann Bailey-Knowles; son: Vallant Manny Charlton Sr.; mother-in-law: Annie Betsy Ferguson-Bowe; son-in-law: Dale Anthony Knowles; daughters-in-law: Nickisia Charlton & Lateia Bailey; grandchildren: Vallant Jr., Joshua & Mannisha Charlton, Nathan & Micheal Bailey, Destiny, D’Shea & D’Zhari Knowles; great grandchild: Corean Sweeting; brothers: Timothy Bailey, Joseph Aranha, Kenneth Aranha, Vernal Aranha, Anthony Aranha, John and Hosea Adderley; sisters: Lavern Ching, Bloneva Ching, Yvonne Ching, Ethelyn Wallace, Gloria Rolle, Edith Coakley, Beatrice Marshall, Bloneva Aranha, Marilyn Pinder & Andrea Thompson, Susan and Laroda Adderley, Carmen Bostwick; sisters-in-law: Eula Ferguson, Princess Green, Annette Davis, Lavanda Bain, Wendy Bain Aldrea Bain & Camille Bennette; brothers-in-law: Carly & Kevin Ferguson, Cedric Bain, Tyrone Bain, & Dexter Bain; nephews: Andril, Kino, Kendal, Jason Smith, Julian, Joseph and Joshua Aranha, Christoph & Duran Ching, Ryan & Ryden Willams, Fredrick and Aiden Rolle, Micheal, Marcus, James, Ezra, Rodney, Patrick, Pedro, Miki, Lincoln,Chester, Brandon, Donnie, Trevor, Travis, Houston, Valentino, Deangelo, Edon and Coyotito Green, Carlton Ferguson Jr., Alexanda, Selvin and Micheal Basden, Kereem & Keiron Ferguson, Xavier & Trazen Ferguson, Shavar Bowe, Justin Rolle Jr. Richard Walters Jr., Trevian and Trevon Robinson; nieces: Tamecia Bailey, Kendra Forbes, Taniyah Winder, Taliayh Winder, Tori Winder, Tiana Winder, Jada Smith, Taya Winder Peaches Marshall, Shantell, Nickia, Angel, Chyna, Alyssa and Gracee Aranha, Kiesha, Kayla, Delarese, Lisa Patrice, Sherrelle, Phyllis, Precious, Stacey Rochelle, Raquel, Landa, Rynae, Rachel, Lanair, Sherese, Jestina, Brudence, Leann, Monique,Tonnehse, Alexandria, Victoria, Denise, Tamika, Latisha Smith, Sharnell Cox-Robinson and Alexis Mortimer; numerous friends and extended family: Bishop Neil C. Ellis & Lady Patrice Ellis, Sr. Pastor Designate Bishop Delton Ellis and Lady Anna Ellis, Dr. Cindy Trimm, Apostles Ed & Lee Watson, Apostle Gail McKinney-Johnson, Pastor Stephanie Chisholm, Pastor John Darville, Pastor Dorothy Walker, Apostle Phalmon & Elder Ferguson, Bishop E. Randy Fraser, Elder Jacqueline Fraser, Pastor Leroy Major & Family; Minister Hyacinth Fletcher, Minister Melonie Huyler, Minister Sabrina Woodside, Minister Chryslee Rolle, Minister Johnny Pierre; Kermit & Elvina Bastian, Dale Knowles Sr. & Family, Mildred Maurice, Bethel Family; Mount Tabor Church, United Faith Ministries International, Trinity City of Praise, Antioch Native Baptist Church; Pilgrim Baptist Temple, Bahamas Agricultural Industrial Corporation (BAIC), Bahamas Development Bank (BDB), Numerous Members of The Clergy, Pat’s Senior Citizen Home and Daycare.

Viewing will be held in the Legacy Suite of Vaughn O. Jones Memorial Center, Mt. Royal Avenue and Talbot Street on Friday from 12:00 noon to 5:00pm and on Saturday at the Church from 9:00am until service time.

Marilyn Mae Rolle Bullard, 70

a resident of #21 Australia Avenue, Elizabeth Estates, New Providence, Bahamas who died on Saturday, July 13, 2024 will be held on Saturday, August 3, 2024, 11:00am at Zion Baptist Church, Yamacraw Hill Road. Offciating will be Rev. Dr. Glendon E. Rolle assisted by other Ministers of the Gospel. Cremation will follow.

Left to cherish her memories are her husband: Angus Bullard; daughters: Myrrhra Dixon and Meagin Bullard; brothers: Leo (Erica) Rolle, Felix Rolle, Larry Rolle and Gary (Mika) Rolle of Stuttgart, Germany; sisters: Sandra Kemp, Peggy (Henry) Bethel and Diane Rolle; sistersin-law: Agatha Smith, Wendy Fernander, Carnie (Caleb) Gibson, Agnes (Steven) Johnson, Bloneva Trotman, Aleretha (Thornton) Bethel; nephews: Stephen Ferguson, Kent Ferguson, Barry (Marsha) Stuart, Calvin (Robyn) Rolle, Marvin (Jem) Rolle, Mark Capron, Deon Rolle; Albreco (Nichole) Farrington, Alpharez (Gail) Farrington, Barry (Trenaire) McKenzie, Travas (Melisa) Trotman, Eduardo McKenzie and Tilon Bethel; nieces: Monique (Geoffrey) Miller, Vashti (Kendal Jr.) Turner, Sharee (Dyanza) Lamm, Collette Ferguson, J’liesa Bethel, Betty Stubbs, Michelle (James) Coakley, Brenda Stuart, Tracey Rolle of Stuttgart, Germany, Shaniqua (Rico) Cargil, Lashan (Kris) Gray, Reokeisha Farrington, Ikemonique (Wayne) Forbes, Anayah McKenzie, Shakistair Johnson, Stevonya Johnson, Stekeia Johnson, Teianne Bethel, Taliah Bethel and Temple Bethel; cousins: Cedric Pratt, Linda Williams, James Knowles, Hazel Rolle, Rose Knowles, Vernice Knowles, Judith McQueen, Ingrid Higgs, Mary Theophilus, Delvin Theophilus, Alfred Theophilus, Rev. Joseph Knowles, Eillis Knowles, Alonso Knowles, Creola Kelly, Helen Rahming, Dorothy Springer, Bridgette Cash, Remilda Rolle, Emerald Rolle, Police Sergeant Andrew Rolle, Assistant Commissioner of Police Kevin “Chick” Rolle, Blaise Rolle, Rev. Oscar Moss, Leon Moss, Franklyn Moss, Cedric Moss, Elvis Rolle, Patrick Rolle, Patricia Gibson, Rosetta Haven, Judy Roberts, Barbra Roberts, Patrice Roberts; other relatives and friends: Evelyn Cartwright-Rolle, Kendolyn Cartwright Rolle, Kirkwood Rolle, Samuel Brown, Susan Forbes, Sundae Ferguson Gaye, Sherman Brown, Bernadette Major, Rev. Jackson Miller, Kevin Williamson, Norma Upshore, Blossom Upshore, Ethlyn Ferguson, Cheryl Young, Coleen Moss, Devon Kemp, Nyoka Knowles and Family, The Black Family, The Brown Family, The Forbes Family, Anne Kelly and Family, British Colonial Hilton Family, Charles W. Saunders Family, Zion Baptist Yamacraw Family; special mention (Children of her Best Friend Marion Dean McPhee): Myrmidon McPhee, Jeroboam McPhee, Tiffany McPhee, Cordero (Danielle) McPhee, Myrkeeva Johnson (God Daughter), Dameon Forbes, Wesley Victor, Jackson Thompson and Terrance Pedican. Marilyn was cherished and beloved by many who knew her. We apologize for any unintentional omissions of names during this diffcult time.

Viewing will be held in the Legacy Suite of Vaughn O. Jones Memorial Center, Mt. Royal Ave. and Talbot Street on Friday from 12:00 noon to 5:00pm and at the Church on Saturday from 10:00am until service time.

Graveside Service For Funeral Service For

Jacqueline Vivian Deveaux, 79

of Hampton Street died on Saturday, July 13, 2024 will be held on Saturday, August 3, 2024, 9:30am at Lakeview Memorial Gardens, John F. Kennedy Drive. Offciating will be Canon Stephen Davies.

She was predeceased by her father: Roy Deveaux; mother: Effe Walkes.

Left to cherish her memories are her husband: Basil Johnson; children: Ramon Moncur, Stacey (Royan Walters), Trevor (Ann Marie), Basil Jr. (Eugenia); sisters: Delores McPhee, Dorothea Smith(deceased), Sonia Woodside (Fort Lauderdale, Florida), Michelle Cunningham and Daphne Lindenmuth (Franklinville, New Jersey); brothers: Bertram Miller, Oral Miller, Anthony Archer and Dencle Barr (deceased), Arlington Wilmott (deceased), Freddy Munnings (deceased); sisters-inlaw: Veronica Wilmott, Agnes Miller and Helen Barr (deceased); brothers-in-law: Tyrone Cunningham Sr., Darrell Lindenmuth, John Smith; Sheridan Hudson, Hubert Fowler; grandchildren: Alexis Johnson, Ashna Rolle, Alicia & Sheldon Johnson, Jaileen, Jasmyn & Jasleen Johnson; great grandchild: Alexander Johnson; nieces & nephews: Marie, Amber, Bertram, Moneesha, Tyrone Jr., Danica, Krista, Denzel, Darius, Dashan, Evelina, Dentre, Asia, Anthony Jr. (Linda), Schenerre (Antonio Sr.), Dwayne, Brian (Shereka), Ryan (Candice), Schylema, Jade, Miles, Randy Jr., Bertina, Brandon, Charelle, Oneil, Monet (Doral), Malkia, Chamekia (deceased) Vernon, Joaquin, Aaron (Jennifer), Sonia (Dwight Sr.), Talmage (Lisa), Siles, Zoletta (Trevor), Niemoller (Sandra), Phillippa, Hubert Jr. (Michelle), Samantha, Lynwood Brown, Sherry, Sherrina (Mario), Sheridon (Rhona), Sherrice, Sherron, Shervarro, Lisa, Carleze, Carlton Jr., Kimberley, Kethan, Cordero, Tamajh, Anthea (Irwin), Antionette, Arlington III, Lavardo, Ron, Ashanti, Tarell, Travis, Tarvarrus, Tomarge, Terell, Cordero, Sherron, Tequesha, Tanya, Shontee, Darcel, Lonette, Dion, Adrian; Trevor Johnson (Fort Lauderdale, Florida) Brent, Sherry & Caron, Johnson (West Palm Beach); grand nieces & nephews: Beyonce, Alexis, Ashna, Alethia, Antonio Jr., Arianna, Raechel, Chloe, Dawson, Kruiz, Kole, Edyn, TeNyah, Talaya, Tanaz, Emmerson III, Emi, Anthony III, Shakeem, Aaliyah, Nayisa, Dwayne Jr., Sondrell, Daniel, Deontez, Ryan Jr., Rayne, Ra’Niyah, Rajah, Royall, D’Karri, Liam, Amaris, Jazmyn, Serenity, Dwight Jr., Miles Jr., Mason, Madison, Major, Samari, Arianna, Nori, Aston, Yara, Vernecia, Vernessa, Vernon Jr., Skye, Eden, Donet, Danica, Danard, Elena, Julie, Jordan, Marika (Isiah), Mario Jr., Marco, Sheridan, Omar, Sherrina, Desmond, Sherrice, Carlton, Sherron Jr., Sherlisa, Terria, Shiloh, Derron, Sherrai, Shervarro Jr., Janay, Aimee, Sirles, Trey, Siesha, Damia, Damian Jr., Christian, John, Trevor Jr., Faith, Resha, Tyla, Shania, Shane, Nathan, Alyssa, Nathan H, Paige, Paiton, Zahara, Sarah, Irwin, Inaiya, Terez, Teran, Anaiya P., Tyree P., Anton, D.J., Anya, Jadeneisha, Quein, Lethah, Letanya, Quinctin, Donavon, Arlington, Aston, Aaron, Dudley, Ron Jr., Alasia, Ronaria, Roneese, Jazmyne, Tatyana, Lavardo, Aumani, Nia, Tania, Aalyh, Tyra, Lynden, Landyn, Tao, Ashley, Tremar, Keaton, Keaona, Nikyle, Sharon, Anzario, Gerveka, Vernestell, Travis Jr., Tresnee, Taytam, Remair, and numerous others; other relatives and friends: Chanel (Bjon) Ferguson, Aiden, Cheri Brown Culmer, Devon Jr. LeChey, Chadi, Melvin Brown, Melvin Jr., Kaelyn, Camiya, Zayelle, Shanalisa, Thea, Janet Deveaux, Vivian, Tessa Stacey, Ricardo Deveaux, Philip Strachan, Renee, Stella, Inga, Myra, Tanya, Leslie Deveaux, John, Tyrrad, Tyron, Raynard, Stephan, Angela, Sharran, Paula, Telly, Linda, Buddy, Rochelle, Louis Vannie Deveaux and Sandra Deveaux and other relatives and friends.

Viewing will be held in the Legacy Suite of Vaughn O. Jones Memorial Center, Mt. Royal Avenue and Talbot Street on Friday from 12:00 noon to 5:00pm.

Deacon Bennaly Harcourt Forbes, 60

a resident of Kemp’s Bay, South Andros, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, 3rd August, 2024, 10:00am at the Mount Zion Native Baptist Church, Kemps Bay, Andros. Offciating will be Rev. Dr. Willis Johnson assisted by Rev. Fairdale Smith and Rev. Marion Forbes. Interment will follow in the Kemps Bay Public Cemetery.

Left to cherish his memories are his wife: Jennie-Mae Forbes; son: Benjamin Forbes; daughter: Bredalee Forbes; 4 sisters: Relicina and Rosetta Forbes, Ethel Colebrooke, Principal Correction Offcer, Geralene Percentie; 4 brothers: Haven, Vincent, Wellington and Chief Correction Offcer Eldon Forbes; 2 step sister: Rev. D. Marion and Diane Forbes; 23 nieces: Nikie, Tammie, Leanya, Andreka, Roynique, Shania, Shalorn, Shavonia, Shekera, Shereen, Lquel, Anthoneka, Brendalee, Rolene, Katherina, Magen, Linda, Shelly, Joyann, Victoria, Aaliyah, Christia, Kendisha, Shaunda, Shandika, Lovita Forbes, Sterlekia Forbes; 12 nephews: Deacon Ricardo Forbes, Dennis, Deron, Tyrone, Patrick, Junior, Ethan, Anthony, Ranaldo, Shaquilie, Elon Jr., Kyle; sisters-in-law: Marina King, Anna-Mae Fowler, Eleanor Rolle, Cassandra Forbes; brothers-in-law: Chris Rolle, James Jr. Pratt, Terrence, Kevin, Glenroy Hutchinson, Theophilus Forbes, Wayda Percentie; 1 godchild: Florina Adams; uncles: Bruce Miller, Charles Morris, George and Cidney Sweeting; aunts: Beryel Miller, Sarah Forbes, Edna Humes, Shelia Rolle, vanda Morris, Hanna Johnson; numerous grand nieces and grand nephews other relatives including: Sidney and Cecelia Wison, Cecelia Carroll, Lyndon Hutchinson, Karen and Crystal Clarke; other relatives & friends: Mt. Zion Native Baptist Church & Family, Minister Esterly Holbert and Family, Brenda Gibson and Sandra Johnson, Neslene Rolle & Family, Dorcus Bastian & Family, Ethlyn Smith & Family, Rev. Dr. Carrington Pinder & Family, Livingston & Beverly Smith, Shelia Harris, Pastor Joshua Rolle, Pastor Edna Rolle, Nurse Valdamae Rahming & Family, Nurse Delancey, Staff of Meriam Green Community Clinic, Paster Melony Green, Eleanor Rolle, Taniel Rolle, Pastor Fairdale Smith & Family, Rev. James Pratt & Family, Pastor Leo Forbes & Family, Minister Christine Nottage, Carolyn Stuart, Nathaniel Adams & Family, South Andros High School Family, staff of Male Surgical 1, Deaconess Mary Barr, Mark, Basil, Raymond, John, Ethrel Forbes, Patrice Ash, The South Andros Community and other relatives and friends.

Friends may pay their last respects at the church on Friday from 1:30pm until service time on Saturday.

Funeral Service for MARJORIE REBECCA KEMP, 88

of Gilbert Street, Kennedy Subdivision and formerly of Roses, Long Island, will be held at Mount Horeb Baptist Church, Sandyport, on Saturday, 3rd August, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. Pastor Samuel Symonette, assisted by other Ministers of the Gospel will officiate. Interment will follow in Lakeview Memorial Gardens, John F. Kennedy Drive & Gladstone Road.

Her legacy will forever live on in the hearts of her, Children and their Spouses: Daniel Kemp Sr., Delores (Christopher) Farquharson, Sherry (Charles) Carey, Sherman (Wilma) Kemp Sr, and Joy (Jeffrey) Burrows; Two Sisters: Myrtis Darville and Lottie Davis; One Brother: Albury Major; One Brother-in-Law: Phillip Kemp; Four Sistersin-Law: Sheila Schriener, Erica Kemp, Deidre Rolle, Irene Major; Grandchildren: Danzil (Nikria) Capron, Daniel Kemp Jr., Chief Petty Officer Maxine Woodside, Christopher E. Farquharson, Santana (Rajiv) Darling, Sade Farquharson, Corey (Sheena) Carey, Caudero Carey, Tavero (Lanique) Carey, W/M Charlisia Carey, Dario, Akrisza (Robert) Brown, Sherman Jr., Ashton Kemp, India Kemp, Kristal, Jada Burrows,Hakeem (Latoya) Burrows, Correctional Officer Jaquon Burrows; Nieces and Nephews: Kimberley (John) Rolle, Kristen Kemp, Dr. Kevin Kemp, Nathan Smith, Michael Schriener, Rosanna (Alex) Ettiene, Shaka (Jackson) Blatch, Lakeisha (Kevin) Henderson, Lloyd Rolle Jr., Justis Deborah (Garth) Frazer, Pamela, Stephanie, Dolly Major, Steven Major, Audrey Moncur, Angela Rolle, Hayward Darville, Wayne (Patrice) Darville, Montgomery Darville, Sherley Major, Bachtis, Paul (Janice) Major, Susan and Pam Major, Rev. Anthony Major, Alfreda Cooper, Dellerese Richardson; and numerous greatgrandchildren family and friends including: Trumen (Lynn) Major, Alias Major, Gladstone Major Jr. & Family, Deneria Butler & Family, Norris Smith, The Hepburn Family, Kennedy Frazer & Family, Sandra Rolle & Family, Bruce Rolle & Family, Hervis Rolle & Family, Agatha Burrows & Family, Albertha Edgecombe & Family, Richard Adderley & Family, Julian Adderley, Anne Marie Major & Family, Melanie Thurston & Family, Shakara McLaughlin & Family, Herbert Mortimer, Norman & Virginia Mackey & Family, Robert (Priscilla) Farquharson & Family, Monique Forbes, Judy Musgrove, Julie Smith and Family. Coopers Terrace Cathedral Church of God family, Mt. Horeb Baptist Church family, Consolidated Waters, Kennedy Sub Community, Hope Town Community, GHS class of “83” and the entire Berries, Long Island community.

Home,

#36 Rosetta Street on Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and on Saturday at the Church from 10:00 a.m. until service time.

Death Notices for

BARBARA GEAN NEWBOLD,

71

of Garden Hills and formerly of Cat Island, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Tuesday, 23rd July, 2024.

She is survived by two (2) Sons: Sean Newbold and Raheim Mackey; three (3) Daughters: Jasmine Farrington, Kyrenia Roberts and Krista Newbold; three (3) Sisters: Melany Amaan, Michelle Newbold and Rosemary (Sheppie); five (5) Brothers: Freddy, Anthony, McNeil Jr., Tyrone and Dwayne Newbold; two (2) Grandchildren: Rashon and Reese Mackey; numerous nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

GLORIA IDELLA GRANT, 99

of Dundas Court and Formerly of Lower Bogue, Eleuthera, died at her residence on Wednesday, July 31st, 2024.

She is survived by three (3) Sons: Walter (Adrian), Billy (Mary Joe) & Rodney (Rosemary) Grant; three (3) Daughters: Agatha (Paul) Anderson, Juliette and Jennifer Grant; seven (7) Grandchildren: Lyle, Ryan, Renee, Remon and Cherish Grant, Tabitha Brown and Brittany Anderson; and a host of other relatives and friends

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Funeral Service for PEARLENE LIGHTBOURNE, 89

of Ellenwood, Georgia and formerly of Kew, Turks Island, will be held at Christ Community Church, Bellot Road on Saturday, August 3rd, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. Bishop Roston (Ross) Davis, assisted by Bishop Deanza Cunningham will officiate. Interment will follow in Lakeview Memorial Gardens and Mausoleum, John F. Kennedy Drive and Gladstone Roads.

She is survived by her, Children: Reverend Franklin (Evangelist Hyacinth) Lightbourne, Rose Frazer, Reverend Samuel (Pamela Lightbourne), Jennie Scott of Pennsylvania, Mary (David) of Ellenwood, Georgia, Robert (Bobby), Joseph (Joey), Daniel of Georgia, Michelle (Eric) Ellenwood Georgia,) & Gayle (Philip) Aventura, Florida; Grand children including: Camille (Chivenky Vassor), Tamika (DeAngelo Rolle), Lateria & Allez Lightbourne, Assistant Superintendent Freddie Alexander Jr. (Acribba) Lightbourne, Shanori, Ahsaki Moss & Richard Moss, Tasa, Thereze & Mohammad Lightbourne, Gayle (Philip), Lamont Sr. (Ashley) Lightbourne, Samantha (Sherman) Bonaby, Shanique, & Sharadon Frazer, Samuel (Lucian) Thruman (Koi), Oatman, Neihman Lightbourne, Anthony, Sr. (Elizabeth) of Pennsylvannia, Alexis & Amanda, of Pennsylvannia, Tequelana (Davando), Tremaine, Ricardo, Shonica Johnson, David, Jr., Tara, Javon, Joeval, Justus, Jacqueil, Joynell, Shaniqua, Darnell, Ayliesha, Joshua, Daniel, Jr., Job, Shantivous, Andy, Shanaya, Isaiah, Zion, Josiah, Trevor of Ellenwood, Georgia, Stefan, Summer, & Skye Ingraham, George, Geordiano Bain, Daphne & A-B Randy Levarity, Schara & Omar Collins Sr & Nadia Basden, Shanell (Romento) Percentie, Kayla and Tito Woodside, Potina Rolle, Shonica Duncombe Johnson, Damitra & Avanique Beckford, Demetrius & Dyson Ballinger of Ellenwood, Georgia, David, Doria & Jimellie Mason of Ellensworth, Georgia; and many others too numerous to mention; Great-grandchildren: Arielle, Anthony, Jr., Derek, Adam, Isaiah, Jordan & Thaj, Oatman Jr., Steffan Knowles, Summer and Skye Ingraham, Bernita Nairn, Lamont Jr., Lamontaé, Leandre, Lamar, Kendrika, Lamari, Leah Lightbourne, Shianne, Shania, Sherman Jr, Shamar, Seth Bonaby, Shante Johnson, Adonis Archer, David Jr. (DJ), Darron, Payton, De’Arjanae, Devonique, Tryique, Tanari, Dreah, Skylar, Arya, Sh’kyrie, Quanajia, Omar Jr., Cardiac, Shamyah, Dangelo, Deborah & Randy Jr., Laamaj, Laájai, Liam Lightbourne, Yohannah Rahming, Leonard Lightbourne, JhaNai, Caylee, Journee, Renaldo, Ra’Nyah Smith, Rashae Davis, Trinity, Tierra, Tito Woodside Jr., Ron Jr., Sharon and Sean, Shannique, Destiny, Romento Jr., Heavenly, David Lightbourne III, Tlyaah, Kristanek, Daivy, Octavia, Renaldo, Abigale, Rayann, Kension Daniels II, Chaneyer, Krishontae, Chade & Ronny; Great-Great Grand children: Daron Jr., Stefan, Jr., Shiloh, Kenya, Farrinique, Kenton,

Wilfred, Ivarino, Anwania, Anwanya, Faye, Shavano; Sister: Dorothy Thomas (New York); Brother: Rev. Richard Alexander Grant Providenciales TCI); Sister-in-law: Mother Cynthia Grant; Nieces & Nephews: Pastor Ishmael & Avalyn Grant, Sandra Rolle, Shawayne Rolle; Cynthia Cooper, ASP Marlon Grant; Maureen & Matthew Williams, Catherine Grant (Providenciales TCI); Sharon and Winston Parker; Kasie Moss; Eloise and Cedric Pratt; Solomon, Ruben, Keno, & Patricia Forbes; Margaret Curtis and Zelma Rolle; Other Relatives and Friends including: especially Nephe Vance of Georgia, The entire Henfield, Grant, Forbes, Moss, & families, Gloria Clarke, and the Davis family; Cornelius, the family of Pace Baptist Church, Revival Faith Mission Church, Pentecostal Baptist Church; Pentecostal Church of God in Christ; the Churchill Subdivision family, Montell Heights families including Ms. Rolle, Chandlers, Rahming, The Lightbourne family of Seagrape Grand Bahama, Sylvia Hall, Freeport Grand Bahama. We apologize for any names that we may have not mentioned, due to the outpouring of love from neighbours, co-workers, church families and friends has been so overwhelming

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

Death Notice for BATEMAN GEORGE BAIN, 87

of Sherwood Drive, Prince Charles Drive and formerly of Crossing Rock, Abaco, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Thursday, 25th July, 2024.

He is survived by three (3) Daughters: Angela Wells, Deborah Francis and Sharon Steino; one (1) Son: Michael Bain; one (1) Sister: Sally Symonette; twelve (12) Grandchildren: Andrew and Antonio Bain, Stefan, Alisha and Jadyn Wells, Shania and Rico Steino, McKella, Malik and Cordero Bain, Kaitlyn and Faith Francis; one (1) Great-grandchild: Nevae Bain; numerous nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Funeral Service for ANTOINETTE ISABELLA WEIR-WHYLEY, 80

of Thompson Lane, Nassau, Bahamas, will be held on Saturday August 3rd, 2024, at 11:00a.m. at Bethel Baptist Church, Meeting Street, Nassau, Bahamas. Officiants are Rev. A. Dewitt Hutcheson, Assisted by Other Ministers of the Gospel. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Gardens Cemetery, Soldier Road, Nassau, Bahamas.

Left to cherish precious memories are her, Sisters: Ruth Campbell, Janet Wright, Joan Roberts, Maxine Julien; Brothers: Charles Weir and Dudley Forbes; Sons: Donald Weir, Tito Roberts, Hubert Maura, and Ryan Kemp; Brothers-in-law: Wilbert Dean; Sister-in-law: Stephanie Weir; Nieces & Nephews: Lionel Evans, Kathy & Henry Miller, Jacqueline & Daniel Zonicle, Desiree Bain, Denise Finley, Cheryl & Cedric Whylly, Kayla & Daniel Edgecombe, Darnette Weir, Dwayne & Celeste Weir, Glenn & Debbie Weir, Dwight & Yvonne Campbell, Jason & Arlene Weir, Chief Supt. Darrell & Marcia Weir, Supt. Clinton & Shequelle Dean, Deborah Weir, Sgt. Theophilus & Vanessa Weir, Shawnell Marshall, Monique & Foltain Robinson, Lashanta Dugay, Cutelle & Eugene Heastie, Janell Brennen, Abner & Monique Roberts, Chiniqua Roberts, Joshua Weir, Shawn Johnson, Carl & Maria Campbell, Taja & Cherisse Wright, Apostle Brenda Clarke, Esther & Perry Newton Jr., Tito & Renay Roberts, Carla & Nathaniel Taylor, Omar & Tara Weir, Nurse Midwife Victoria & Roosevelt McKenzie, Minister Delma & Ovando Ferguson, Donique & Lyndon Johnson, Dareka Dean, Khalid & Lydia Wright, Sgt. Kendal & Stacia Brooks, Cleomie Weir, Charles & Michelle Weir, Decia Dean, Christopher Weir, Kashannise & Keith Hanna, Steven Taylor, Michelle & Donna Weir; Grand Nephews & Nieces: Calaan & Janine Brooks, Rajesh Coleby, Kirkwood Bain Jr., Zendal Bain, Antonia, Lashante, Tyecia & Amelia Evans, Ceceila Ferguson, Harlia Bain, Harlisha Schenck and Shawna Johnson, Dr. Sharanique Miller Carey, Enrique and Shaneria Miller, Travis Munroe, Grandville

Collie, Daniel Edgecombe Jr., Justin, Kyrie, Kyle, Dwight Campbell Jr., Nathan Heastie, Khamari & Taja Wright Jr., Lynden Johnson Jr., Domingo, Donté and Lauren Dawn Weir, Eurico Weir, Jason Jr, Gabrielle, JNire, Danielle, Latiqua and Latrico Colebrooke, Renice Weir and Genice Major, Anisa, Anastacia, Nemiah Jr, Alicia and Joel Clarke, Cordero Armbrister, Keno Munroe, Foltain Robinson Jr., Rashae, Rashad and Ranaz McKenzie, Ovando Jr., Dynasty and Orlando Ferguson, Dylan & Thierry Dugay, Willis Simmons, Daniel Zonicle Jr., Cedric Whylly Jr., Cedrigo Whylly, Donté Armbrister, Cephas Whylly and Theophilus Jr., Chrisopher Weir Jr., Otayo, Omri, Omar Weir Jr., Clinique, Clineisha & Clinae Dean, Danisha Brooks, Antquell Watson, Adina, Adiria, Abanique, Tenay & Janay Roberts, Natanya, Nathalia, & Nathalie Taylor, Danielle & Dannica Edgecombe, Delicia Finley, Davoya Campbell, Natessa Heastie, Tanajh, Tacara & T’Chea Wright, Dejan & Dejanae Brennen, Bethsheba Gibson, Lynique Johnson, Glenreka Woodside, Deshan & Dwaynia Weir, Dannelee Thompson, Cherica & Wilson Desulme and Chenique & Chavis Wallace, Chelsea, Mya, Raven, Bella, Camilla, Sevenn Weir. Cousins: Edna Newbold, Barbara Dorsette, Yvonne Clarke, Ismae Culmer, Estella Mackey, Rachael Dawson, John Rolle, Yvonne Styles, Esther Swan, Mizpah, Alma and Esther Rolle, Pastor Iris Culmer, Vasari Mitchell, Ivydell Stubbs, Willimae Culmer, Miriam Curling, Myrtle Gilcud, Glenn, Anthony, Gerad, Derek Rolle, Paul & Dan Pierre, Rochelle & Constance Pierre. Other Relatives & Friends: Alvern King, Anthony Rolle Jr., Late Simon Rolle Descendants; Late Alpheus Rolle Descendants (Pastor Ordette Simms and Rev. Jennifer Carey, Jerome and Jeremy Kelly); Late Olivia McDonald’s Descendants, The Late Georgina Clarke Descendants; Late Corine Ferguson Descendants; Late Mitchell Rolle Descendants; Late Abram Rolle Descendants; Late Rollin Maura family; Late Madge Guillaume Descendants, Pearline Miller; Geraldine Taylor; Leslie Robinson & Family, Bishop Quebell Martin & Family; Kirk Thompson & Family, The Thompson Lane Family (Geneive Gibson, Cecilia Farrington, Janice Johnson, The Carters, Shaune Adderley and Joan Henderson), LJ and Uziah Newton and Family; Greg and Nancy Kelly, Kelly’s Home Centre Family, Caromell Farrington, Backley Cadet, Rev. Patricia Bethell, Yvonne Darville, Elsea Knowles, Valentine Farquharson, Patrick Taylor, Barbara Joseph, Blanche Moss, Shirley Babbs, and her Dogs – Tete & Star.

May Her 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, August 2nd, 2024, from 11:00a.m to 6:00p.m.

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

Funeral Services for FLAROSE

JOSEPH-DARELUS, 77

of Miami Street, Nassau, Bahamas, will be held on Saturday August 3rd, 2024, at 10:00a.m. at Ebenezer Mission Baptist Evangelistic Church, #13 Street Charles Vincent Street, Nassau, Bahamas. Officiants are Pastor Michael J. Symonette, Assisted by Other Ministers of the Gospel. Interment will follow in Lakeview Memorial Gardens and Mausoleums Cemetery Gladstone Rd, Nassau.

He is pre-deceased by his parents: Mr. and Mrs. Darelus, Leonie Lubrun, Grandson: Gino Finley, Sister: Pheilomen Darelus, Brothers: Lavies Darelus, Campbell Darelus, Andre Darelus.

Left to cherish his memories forever are his, children: Louis Darelus, Betty Darelus, Kelo Darelus, Tasha Darelus Brown, Patrick Darelus, Therry Darelus, Kendall Lubrun, Remika Durmercy, Mona Sovillian; Son-in-law: Larez Brown, Jean Joseph, Joel Olibrice; Daughter-inlaw: Immacula Joseph, Annette Darelus; Grandchildren: Tashneka Johnson, Kelisha Hamilton,, Shermar Darelus, Patesha, Patricko, Patrick Pedican, Kareem, La-Zion Brown, Kendall Jr., Patrinique Pedican, Brandon Darelus; Great grandchildren: Janelle Cornish, Kreem, Shiloh Olibrice, Asher Burrows, Alijah Burrows; Sister: Rosemene PetitHomme; Sister-in-law: Orelia Pierre; Brothers: Campbell Darelus, Andre Darelus; Nieces and Nephews: Chief Supt. of Police Alexander (Andrea) Pierre, Roselie (Hartman) Schroeder, Louise (James) Raymond, Atlanta, Georgia Janette Pierre; Cousins: Rosemene Petithomme, Fifine, Jean-Claude, Joel, Eliane, Irene, Maxine, Diana Terogia, Yvonette John, Yvette John, Yvon John, Monise John Nicolas, Antonise John Joseph, Marjorie John Rose and Anemise Joseph; Nieces: Sandra, Wilma, Pauline, Telsa and Tasha Charles, Eline, Jocelyn, Shirley, Kerline, Kathleen and Rosiane Richmond. Special friends: Sherryann Roberts, Tashkia McGregor, Yolette Ariste, Marie Helen, Albert, Ledilia Gustin, Calamise Temote, Daniel Innocent, Tasha, Paul, Jetta, Vigil; Friends: Palm Beach Street Family, Miami Street Family and the whole Englerston Family; and a host of other family 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 August 2nd 2024, from 11:00a.m to 6:00p.m.

GLEN STORR, 65 affectionately called PeeVee

of #6 Blue Bonnett Drive, Nassau, Bahamas, will be held on Saturday August 3rd, 2024, at 11:00a.m. at Judaea Baptist Church, Tonique Williams-Darling Highway, Nassau, Bahamas. Officiants are Rev. Dr. Stephen D. Ferguson Sr., Assisted by Pastor Freddie O. Crowder. Cremation was held

Glen was pre-deceased by his loving Father: Leslie Marshall; Brother: Barry Knowles Aunt: Paulamae Wilson; Uncles: Ruel Storr and George Wilson; Cousins: Charlene and JoeWayne Wilson.

Glen’s loving memories will always be in the hearts of his, Mother: Barbara Storr-Tynes; Brother: Ian Storr (Fort Lauderdale, Florida); Sisters: Lavette Knowles-Smith, Nicola Crowder (Stafford, Virginia), and Vernessa Storr; Brothers-in-Law: Barrett Smith, and Pastor Freddie Crowder (Stafford, Virginia); Sister-in-Law: Janaysia Lovelace; Nephews: La’Vard Smith, Jonathan (Genesis) Crowder, and Ian Storr Jr.; Nieces: Nakara (Kingsley) Wright, Conesha (Akeem) Pierre, Jasmine Crowder, Jada Crowder and Kehlani Brown; Grand-Nephews: Ian Berry, Raymond Lyles Jr., and Emmanuel Crowder; Grand-Nieces: Grace Smith; Cousins: Cheryl and John Munroe, Shawn, Teaco, Ancel and Kendra Wilson (Richmond, Texas), Anthony Toote, Ki’Sha and Perry Saunders, Cheon, Jonyl, Ancenique and Jonique Munroe, Jace and Jael Wilson, Cheeno McIntosh, Felix Lorenzo Jr. and Thomas Ambrister IV. Host of family and friends too numerous to mention including Armoured Car Services Ltd., Symphony’s Fencing, Anna Deal and Family, Keno Greenslade and Family, The Bowe Family, The Cartwright Family, The Hall Family, The Williams Family, The Virgil Family, The Zonicle Family, Marina Lingo, Angela Brooks and Family. The family values the many relatives and friends that have contributed at any time to Glen’s life

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.

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

Death Notices For

Mrs. Petral Lightbourne, 98

a resident of Lightbourne Avenue, New Providence, Bahamas, died at her residence on Thursday, 25th, July 2024.

L eft to cherish her memories are her son: George (Brenda) Evans; daughters: Idell Ferguson, Mary Evans, Janet Davis, Marion Wood; 12 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.

We wish to thank you all for the heartfelt wishes and we pray that Mrs. Petra J. Lightbourne memory will continue to shine and bring comfort to all who knew and loved her.

May Her Soul Rest in Eternal Peace!

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Mr. Marco Godfrey Cartwright, 51

a resident of New Providence, The Bahamas died on Friday, 19th July, 2024 at Princess Margaret Hospital.

Left to cherish his memories are father: Hilbert Cartwright; mother: Eleanor Knowles; brothers: Lennox and Jonathan Cartwright; sisters: Adell Debarbo and Meghan Gill; uncles: Ivan Sr., Rafeal, Christie and Herbert Cartwright; aunt: Winifred and Chloe Cartwright; nephews: Dante Cartwright, Owen Silvera, Evan, Kayden and Makhai Cartwright; nieces: Tayla - Maria and Bella-Rose Debarbo; cousins: Sandy Munroe, Ivan Jr. and Wayne Cartwright, Alexia and Patrick Aurther, Antonio and Niecy Cartwright; special friends: Tom Basden & Family, Jullian Burrows & Family, Shalaco Moxey and Family, Tracey McDonald, Big Rob, Carvaan Roberts, Travis Davis, Uncle Lou and the entire communities of Deadman’s Cay and Hamilton’s, Long Island, Bahamas. We do apologize to persons who were inadvertently not mentioned, it is not our intention. Therefore, we wish to thank you all for the heartfelt wishes and we pray that Mr. Marco Cartwright memory ,vill continue to shine and bring comfort to all who knew and loved him.

May His Soul Rest in Eternal Peace!

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Memorial Service For

Meritorious Council Member

Mr. John Rollins Weir, 78

a resident of George Town, Exuma, Bahamas will be held at the FNM Headquarters, Mackey Street, New Providence, Bahamas on Wednesday, 7th August, 2024 at 1:00p.m. Offciating will be Bishop Gregory K. Minnis assisted by other ministers of the Gospel.

Left to cherish his memories are his 2 sons: Jason (Arlene) Weir, Detective/Chief Superintendent Darrell (Marcia) Weir; 5 daughters: Deborah Weir, Apostle Brenda Clarke, Monique (Felton) Robinson, Nurse Midwife Victoria (Roosevelt) McKenzie, Minister Delma (Ovando) Ferguson; brother: Charles Weir Sr.; sisters: Ruth Campbell, Janette (Alvin) Wright, Joan Roberts and Paula Mae (Harold) Meadows.

Viewing will be held at the FNM Headquarters, New Providence, Bahamas on Wednesday, 7th August, 2024 at 10:00am- 4:00pm and at the FNM Headquarters, Exuma, Bahamas on Friday, 9th August, 2024 at10:00am- 6:00pm and again at St Andrew’s Anglican Church, George Town, Exuma, Bahamas on Saturday, 10th August, 2024, 8:00am10:00am (Service time.) Interment will follows in St. Theresa’s Catholic Cemetery.

Beulah Davis, 76

a resident of Moss Lane, who died on Sunday 21st July 2024, will be held on Saturday 3rd August 2024, 11:00a.m., New Covenant Baptist Church, East West Highway. Officiating will be Rev. Dr. Mark Ferguson, Rev. Trajean Jadorette and Rev. Jacob Moss. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Gardens Cemetery, Soldier Road.

Cherished memories will remain in the hearts of her Children: Minister Uleane Bastian, Monalisa and Angelo Cartwright, Ingrid and Tyrone McKenzie, Waldon “Fred” and Domica Davis, Rev. Dr. Mark and Shoniqua Ferguson, Shantel and Darryl Miller; Adopted Children: Ricardo and Sharmine Walker, Larisa and Stefan Jackson, Maxine, Scott and Michael Smith, Daphanie “Joyann” Miller, Barbara Adderley, and Devon Allen; Brother: Desmond Davis; Sister: Blossom Black; Sisters-inlaw: Ruby and Sheila Davis; Grandchildren: Dereck Russell (Adia Russell), D’Angelo Russell, Shekitra and Kirktiya Rolle, Laquinta and Lavardo Butler Sr., Corderio Knowles, Thorn Cartwright, Indera Major, Leonard Dames III, Knoshawn McKenzie, Dakita Gardiner, Ciera, Ambria and Amariah Davis, Amaya Saunders, Quinton Curry, Kayshawn Swaby, Tedisa Campbell, D’Angelo McKenzie, Bryanna Williams; Great Grandchildren: Twenty-seven (27); Nieces and Nephews: Rhonda Davis-Lowe (Glenn Lowe), Susan Ritchie (Talbot Ritchie), Stace Basden, (Sean Basden), Elsa Neely and Ron Jones, Terry Davis-Butler (Terrell Butler), Sharlise Davis-Strachan, Sharell, Devon and David Davis, Nicola Lightfoot, Min. Leilamae Adams, Velma Davis-Stuart, Merilyn Davis, Sheldon Storr, Elder Carolyn Bethel (Van Bethel), Vernae, Evang. Pandora Brown (Rev. Stephen Brown), Evang. Paulette Jones, Sharon Davis, Andrea Delancy, Alva Romer, Kirlean Davis, Latoya Ingraham, Nesha Storr-McIntosh, Min, Estherlyn Baptiste, Dec. George Jones, (Rev. Thericita Jones), Reginald Jones, and Kheno Ramsey; Grand Nieces and Nephews: Keerstyn Stuart, Tabitha, Tiffany and Talbot Ritchie Jr., Shaunte and Arne Basden Jr., Natasha, Linsey, Dwight Leslie Jr., James, Maxwell and Jerome Stuart, Ricardo Jr., and Gehm Walker, Giah Smith, Stephanie and Lamont Jackson, Vanlyn Bethel, Gregory, Garrith and Garvin Hunt, Vinae, Donavon Fernander, Daron, Mia, Shacara and Renaldo Jones, Rev. Conrad Jones (Min. Lonnette), Darron Storr, Stephen Brown Jr.; Other Relatives and Friends including: Vanny, Darlene Telme (Caregiver), Latoya Ingraham, Rodger and Khady Walker, Kim McKinney and family, Charlene Munroe and family, Geneva Lightfoot, Maxine Livingstone, The Dames Family, Mother Ereka Knowles and family, Euthal Brown and family, Pastor Ivy Butler and family, Ms. Marina Benson and family, Mrs. Clifton Storr and family, Ms. Ruth Nairn and family, Mathilda Williams and family, Maxwell Ferguson and family, Joycelyn Hanna and family, Pastor Mavis Major and family, Ms. Marinda Nairn and family, Jimmy Allen and family, Barbara Lightfoot and family, Bernard Storr and family, Randolph Lightfoot and family, Roy Brown and family, Dr. Emmanuel Joseph, Rev. T. G. Morrison and family, The Douglas family, Everett Jackson and family, Kirk Rolle and family, Lorna Black and family, Florabell Walker, Rochell Walker, Tyler Henderson, Patricia Johnson, The Arnett family, Leroy Colebrooke and family, the San Salvador Community, The Moores Lane Community, Great Assignment Kingdom Ministries, Metropolitan Baptist Church; A Host of Other Relatives and Friends: Chando Knowles, Mark Davilma, Paul Stewart Jr., of Miami Gardens, Florida.

Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at Riverside Funeral Chapel, on Friday 2nd August 2024, from 10:00a.m., to 5:00p.m., and on Saturday at the church from 10:00a.m., until service time

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Funeral Service For Granville Eugene Hepburn, 81

of #5 Joe Farrington Road, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly of Duncan Town, Ragged Island, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, August 3, 2024, 11:00 a.m. at Golden Gates World Outreach Ministries, Carmichael Road. Offciating will be Bishop Trent Davis assisted by other ministers of the gospel. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Gardens Cemetery, Soldier Road.

He was predeceased by his son: Glen Jr.; three daughters: Terasita, Rochelle and Geisha.

His memories will forever linger in the hearts of his loving, devoted and dutiful wife of thirty-nine years: Florinda Lockhart Hepburn; children: Rochelle Lockhart, Diana Brooks (Alex), Pastor Glenise Lockhart, Geisha Lockhart, Glen Lockhart, Clinton (Genene), Teresita Ward and Padrey Lockhart; grandchildren: D’andra Greenslade, Amal Smith, Alex Brooks, Alano Brooks, Aubyn Tonny, Carl Culmer, Shantinique Munroe, Quinton Munroe, Scotty Ward, Diamond Ward and Marieka Stubbs; great-grandchildren: Reign, Malaysia, Mariah, Carl Jr., Angel and Amber; sisters: Thecla, Olga (Elder Don) Adena and Cora; brother: Cyril (Claudine Joffre); sisters-in-law: Enid, Sheila and Katie; brothersin-law: Tony and Perry; nieces and nephews: Raymond, Nari, Clyde, Shanny, Algernon, Julian, Randol, Alonza, Gier, Enojar, Davia, Devon, DeVaughn, D’shon, Josette, Navado, Keith (Justine), Alivia, Marcus, Florence, Martha, Vernita, Edith, Maxine (Daniel), Margaret, Melanie, Miriam, Sandra (Boycel), Clover (Katie), Florence, Arenita (Joel), Nehemiah, Melvin, Marilyn, Laurette (Torry), Prieta (Ronald), Mizpah, Anatol (Casse), Cleo, Louis (Laverne), Cyd, Sophia, Henry, Luther, Amanda JP, Sheryl, Avilda, Maketa, Latoya, Lealan, Hollis, William and Charles, Diantha (Johnny), Horace, Gertrude, Elsie, Elveta, Ernest, Preston, Melbert, Godfrey, Carl, Ena, Elliot, Levitte, Linda, Tamara (Sid), Leron, Kevin and Joanne; godchild: Julianna; other relatives and friends including: Ernie, Leonard, Camille, Kurth, Wayde, Christina, Anna, Diane, Bernell, Bishop Emeritus Ross and Minister Althea Davis,

Bishop Trent Davis, Terez, Alvin, Maria, Angela, Alpheaus, Christopher, Kervin, Jill, Ava, Lester, Phicol (Erica), Stephanie, Etienne, Cephas, Myron & Sharlene, Hazel & Rhonda, Craig (Rochelle), Dr. Jentry M. Sweeting, Chief Apostle, Nurse Coral, Virgina, Vernita, Joe & Sean Munroe, Ed Curling, Deputy Prime Minister - The Hon. I. Chester Cooper (MP. for Exuma & Ragged Island, Archdeacon Keith Cartwright, Dr. Pinto, Dr. Locksley Munroe, Elder Clement Maycock JP, Iva, Anicka, staff of Harborside, Staff of National Insurance, staff of Bridge Authority, staff of Bahamar, staff of the Registrar General Department, Faithwalkers Global Dominion International Ministries, staff of Airport Authority, Crew of the Captain C, The Maycock, Wallace, Munroe, Moxey, Wilson, Lockhart, Hepburn, Nesbitt, Joffre, Pintard, Curling, Armbrister families; the entire Ragged Island Community; and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.

Viewing will be held in the Serenity Suite at Restview Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium on Robinson & Soldier Roads on Friday from 10:00am to 5:00pm and on Saturday from 9:30am until service time at the church.

Death Notice For Desmond Dexter Kemp, 55 affectionately called “Munch”

of Pine Crest Subdivision died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Friday, July 26, 2024.

He is survived by his mother: Paulamae Kemp; step father: Anthony Percentie; sister: Mona Percentie; niece: Monae’ Miller; aunt: Melvern McHardy; uncle: Osborne Kemp and numerous other relatives and friends.

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

Funeral Service For

Mr. Trevor Alexander Lightbourne, 53

affectionately called “Baba”

of Treasure Cay, Abaco, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, August 3rd, 2024, 10:00 a.m. at New Life Ministries, Cooper’s Town, Abaco. Offciating will be Bishop Cedric Bullard. Interment will follow at Southside Cemetery, Cooper’s Town, Abaco.

He was predeceased by his father: James Lightbourne.

Precious memories will linger in the hearts of his wife: Gardina Turnquest-Lightbourne; children: Kristal, Sherdinia, Quinton, Zeki Kersaint and Anthonisha Laing; grandchildren: Jerry Dawkins, Journee Julme, Brayden Darius and Madison Freelove; mother: Florence Sawyer; step-father: Elmore Sawyer; adopted parents: Orthnell and Stephanie Hield, Rev. Violet Thompson, Lowell and Lorraine Edgecombe; fatherin-law: Napoleon Turnquest; sisters: Tara, Amanda Sawyer, Yvette and Shantel Lightbourne; adopted sisters: Kimberley (Rashad) Sutherland and Kimiko Knowles; brothers: Templeton, Chuck and Amico Sawyer, Kenny, Jason, Jamal, Jamaine, Michael Lightbourne; adopted brother: Kimali Knowles; numerous nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles numerous dear friends including: Bishop and Lady Benjamin Smith and family, Pastor and Sis. Terrence McDonald and family, Bishop and Lady Cedric Bullard and family, Mr. and Mrs. Randy Junes and other relatives and friends.

Death Notices For

Narissa Asia Alana Reckley, 26

of Saffron Street, Pinewood Gardens died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Friday, July 26, 2024.

She is survived by her mother: Rhoda Clare; father: Cedrick (Carol Hudson) Reckley; sisters: Cedettra, Maikia, Tamika, Alexis & Samantha; grandparents: Elcena Ingraham-Smith & Leotha Reckley; twelve aunts, six uncles, numerous nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

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

Shawn Johnson, 47

of East Avenue, Miller’s Heights, New Providence, Bahamas died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Saturday, July 27, 2024.

He is survived by his wife: Minneta WilsonJohnson; son: Keshawn Johnson; sisters: Shanette, Keeshee, Shaneker, Valerie, Latoya & Shanaya; brothers: Shamarl, Stephan, Enrique, Sharah & Shian; motherin-law: Elma Wilson; sisters-in-law: LLewvita, Percita, Jackie, Fredricka & Shantel; brothers-in-law: Adesina, Kevin, Juarez, Marvin & Remond and numerous other relatives and friends.

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

Mr. Lloyd George Ingraham, 83

of #3 Profteer Avenue, Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas died at the Rand Memorial Hospital, Freeport, Grand Bahama on Wednesday, July 24th, 2024.

He is survived by his wife: Vivian Ingraham; children: Melissa (Dr. Laurent Bassa, Conroy and David Ingraham, Kermit Hannah and Jermaine (Audry) Roxbury, Tracy and Edward Thompson; grandchildren: Archange and Laurelle Bassa, Katelyn and Tianna Ingraham, Chianne Armbrister, JTayia and Jaquere Roxbury and Malik Hannah; brothers: Patrick (Helen), William and Charles Ingraham; sisters: Virginia Sawyer, Pandora Rolle, Brenda (Thomas) Hackett, Sandra Beneby and Marilyn Bain; nieces and nephews: Kevin (Becky) Solomon, Robert, Simone and Sharon Sawyer, Brian, Darren, James II, Colin and Barndon Ingraham, Devon (Nicole) and Cheryl Beneby, Crystal (Kayshawn) Wilkinson, Jason, Wildera, Delano, William Jr., Alexis and Valencia Ingraham, Dominique, Renaldo and Brittney Bain, Samuel, Kaleel and Kevano Solomon and a host of other relatives and Friends.

Arrangements for the Funeral Service are being fnalized and details will be announced at a later date.

Death Notices For

Mr. Morales Sylvain, 69

of #60 Drake Avenue, Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas died at his residence on Monday, July 29th, 2024

He is survived by his daughters: Chantale, Paulyn and Toiphose Sylvain; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Arrangements for the Funeral Service are being fnalized and details will be announced at a later date.

Sherry Marie Bethel, 66

of Nicholls Town, Andros, Bahamas and formerly of New Providence, Bahamas died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Sunday, July 28, 2024.

She is survived by her children: Chaka (Nathan) Saunders, Gary McDonald Jr., Henry & Davon Cash; brothers: Edward, Donald, Preston, Garnet & Collin; sisters: Leanna, Jennifer, Sheena, Charmaine, Denise & Marion; special friend: Andrew Albury; grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

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

Mr. Antonio Guarro, 66

affectionately called “Tony”

of #53 B Smith’s Circle, Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas and formerly of Greco, Italy died at the Rand Memorial Hospital, Freeport, Grand Bahama on Saturday, July 20th, 2024.

He is survived by his wife: Ella Mae Guarro; daughters: Tameka (Dwayne) Lightbourne and Giovanna (Shawn) Evans; son: Antonio (Megan) Guarro Jr.; grandchildren: Toni Ferguson Moncur, Dwanika Louis, Dwanavia & DeJah Lightbourne, La’Tevia, La’Shauna & Skyla Evans, Maddox & Maverick Guarro, Justice Stubbs & Angel Summer Davis; great grandchildren: Jerlisa Ferguson, Dwayne (Jebez) Lightbourne, Serenity and Isabel Louis, Phikelle Moncur, Dashe, Dashad and Ferron Lightbourne; siblings: Maria & Giovanni Guarro; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

Arrangements for the Funeral Service are being fnalized and details will be announced at a later date.

Death Notices For

Mr. Junior Sanford Martin, 48

of #91 Yellow Jasmine Close, Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas died at his residence on Sunday, July 21st, 2024

He is survived by his mother: Pamela M. Martin; father: Phillip Cargill; sister: Mavalee, Natandra, Sophia, Tracy, Tramaine, Rachel, and Roxanne; brothers: Stephen, Ochane, and Dwayne; adopted brother: Javontae; numerous nieces and nephews; aunt: Valerie, Grace, Velda, Theresa, Tricia, Rickelle and Joyce; numerous uncles and a host of notable families: Ferguson families, Burrows families, Marie, Green families, Renia, Ms. Sally, Ellis families, Chris Newbold; and special relatives and friends.

Arrangements for the Funeral Service are being fnalized and details will be announced at a later date. Sharekka

of #8 Settlers Way, Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Wednesday, July 24, 2024.

She is survived by her parents: William & Deborah Cartwright; sons: Aaron Clarke, Shakkeal Cartwright & Ianthon Demeritte; daughter: Saaliyah Clarke; sisters: Shanique & Shanada; grandmother: Agatha Sands; nieces/ nephews: Tayah, Tamia, Carlo & Jermaine and numerous other relatives and friends.

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

Death Notices For

Prince Granville Hanna, 32

of Turtle Drive off Carmichael Road died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Friday, July 26th, 2024.

Mr. Hanna is survived by his mother: Linda Burrows; adopted mother: Natasha Huyler and Araminta Katherina Wells; special friend and fevoted partner: Bernizer Prosper; wife: Dominque Dean-Hanna; children: Alonzo, Sapphire, Daniel, Primiena Hanna, Kaymiah Carey; sisters: Lindena Mackey, Rosemary and Esther Burrows; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention at this time.

Funeral Services for Mr. Prince Granville Hanna is scheduled for Thursday, August 8th, 2024 at First Baptist Church, Market Street at 10:00am.

Public visitation will be held on Wednesday August 7th from 12:00noon to 5:00pm.

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Mr. Mark Johnson Bethel, 31

of Albury Street died at The Princess Margaret Hospital on Sunday, July 28th, 2024.

Mr. Bethel is survived by his mother: Monique Johnson Williams; step father: Patrick Williams; father: Mark Bethel Sr.; sister: Anthonique O’Brien; brothers: Austin Maycock, Leonard O’Brien, Tyrell Anderson; children: Mark Bethel Jr., Micheal Bethel, Marcus Wallace; girlfriend: Philppa Wallace; numerous aunts, uncles cousins; and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention at this time.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a future date.

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Funeral Service for

EUGENE ARLINGTON CARTWRIGHT, 90

of Bar 20 Corner, will be held at Kemp Road Ministries, Kemp Road, Nassau, New Providence on Saturday, August 3rd, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Rev. Dr. Ivan F. Butler Jr., assisted by Other Minister of The Gospel. Interment will be at Church of God Cemetery, Fowler Street, Nassau, New Providence.

support. Special thanks to: Charmaine Smith, Tammy Elliot, Nicola Crawley-Fox and Oscar; and a host of others too numerous to mention

Relatives and friends may pay their last respects last respects at Evergreen Mortuary located Parkgate & Village Roads on Friday, August 2nd, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and again at the church on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until service time.

Death Notice for ETHAN IVAN

#4 Village & Parkgate Rd. Nassau, Bahamas | Marsh Harbour, Abaco, S. C. Bootle Highway | Exuma Bahamas, Hooper’s Bay Ofce: (242) 356-7008 or (242) 356-7009 • Mobile: (242) 565-9758 Email: evergreenmortuary@gmail.com

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He is predeceased by his, Father: Arlington Cartwright, Mother: Rosalie Edgecombe, Sister: Loraine Sophie Smith, Brothers: Craig Cartwright, Ross Cartwright Son: Kelly Cartwright, Daughter: Pinky Cartwright, Grandson: Stephan Moss.

He is survived by his, Sons: Eugene ‘Don’ Cartwright, Dwayne ‘Jody’ Cartwright; Daughters: Rosalie ‘Rosie’ Foulkes, Laverne ‘Kitten’ Sparks, Charmaine Williams, Angelique ‘Buffy’ Cartwright; Wife: Angela Cartwright; Son-in-law: Brendan Foulkes; Daughterin-laws: Euleta Cartwright, Minette Cartwright, Tonia Cartwright; Grandsons: Shannondon (Nia) Cartwright, Teron (Lashan) Cartwright, Eugene II (Rachel) Cartwright, Niko (Gessika) Moss, Whitney Cartwright, Bentley & Maserati Cartwright, Stephan Williamson, Kelly Cartwright Jr.; Granddaughters: Italia Cartwright, Natalia & Chynna Foulkes, Jade Sparks, Kelleta Cartwright, Mercedes Cartwright, Asia Williamson, Tyler Colebrooke; Great Grandsons: Gianni Moss, Teron Jr. Cartwright, Noah & Nash Cartwright, Shannondon Cartwright Jr.; Great Granddaughters: Nikole, Nikala & Genna Moss, Sharyn, Shanead & Destin Cartwright, Lauryn Cartwright; Sisters: Jan Cartwright, Judith Rolle, Bernadette Johnson, Anishka Cartwright; Brothers: Robbie Cartwright, Kevin Cartwright; Caregiver: Maxine Headlam. Thanks to numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends for your love and

of Kool Acres, died on Sunday, July 28, 2024.

He is survived by his, Parents: Melissa Cartwright & Ian Algreen; Siblings: Cadell, Ian, Tatianna and Skyler Algreen; Grand-parent: Bathsheba Algreen, Yvette Fox and Herman Cartwright; Aunts & Uncles: Tammy Algreen, Shawna Sands, Megan Fox, Colyn Algreen, Tammy and Fabian Clarke and Mario Wells; and a host of other relatives and friends who will be listed at a later time.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Evergreen Mortuary located on Village & Parkgate Roads.

#4 Village & Parkgate Rd. Nassau, Bahamas | Marsh Harbour, Abaco, S. C. Bootle Highway | Exuma Bahamas, Hooper’s Bay Email: evergreenmortuary@gmail.com

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Death Notices for TAVIS STANDFORD EVANS, 85

of Golden Gates #2, and formely of Lowe Sound Andros, Nassau, Bahamas, died in South Andros on Saturday July 27th, 2024.

He is survived by his, Wife: Patsy Evans; Daughters: Patronella, Ethel and Lecheka; Sons: Micheal, Randey, Travis, Antonio & Clifford; Sister: Curl Lewis. Numerous Grands, Great-Grand-Children, Nieces and Nephews and a host of other relatives & Friends.

Funeral Arrangements will be announced at a later date.

of John Chipman Drive, Irish Spring Street, formerly of Arthur’s Town Cat Island, died at his residence on Thursday July 25th, 2024.

He is survived by his, Wife: Avis D. Gibson; Daughters: Sherece, Jeannie, Elveta Gibson & K. Teneile Simmons; Brothers: Leonard & Michael Gibson; Sisters: Vernice Dorsett and Cleomie Burrows; Niece, Nephews & a host of other Relatives & Friends.

Funeral Arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Death Notices for PASTOR DINA MONIQUE ANDERSON, 55

of #17 Turtle Drive, Carmichael Road, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Wednesday, 24th July, 2024.

She is survived by her, Husband: Pastor Randy Anderson; Children: Divinia Nixon, Denaj, Randi, Micah and Victory Anderson, Emenike Emmanuel Chidiebube and Jasmine; Sisters: Dellareese Young, Ericka Farquharson, Sharon Coakley and Raquel Pinder; Brothers: Alphonzo and Hubert Pinder Jr.; Aunts: Bertha PinderWhite, Sandra Clarke and Dianne Russell; Uncle: Sam Pinder; Grandchild: Royal-Diadem; Mother-in-law: Esther Anderson; Granduncle: Daniel Duncombe; numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends

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

EDWIN ROLLE, 68

of Boatswain Hill, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Sunday, 28th July, 2024.

He is survived by his, Wife: Valerie Rolle; Children: Lamont, Valicia, Valene and Vailyah Rolle; Sister: Joanne Rolle; Brothers: Wellington Neymour and Oswald Rolle; Grandchildren: Lamont Jr., Lauryn and Londyn; numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends

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of #38 Croton Street, Pinewood Gardens, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Sunday, 21st July, 2024.

She is survived by her, Husband: Wilton Munroe; Daughter: Meleah Scott; Parents: Stanley and Helen Fulford; Sisters: Yolanda (Winston) Cleare, Advilda (Antonio) Rolle, Marva (Andre) Roberts and Renee (Samuel) Williams; numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends.

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Funeral Service For

Eugie Vernetta Hepburn, 72

a resident of Nicholls Court, Yellow Elder Gardens who died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Wednesday, July 17th, 2024 will be held on Saturday, August 3rd, 2024, 10:30 a.m. at Holy Spirit Anglican Church, #18 Howard Street, Chippingham. Offciating will be Reverend Fr. Neil G. Nairn assisted by Reverend Canon Crosley Walkine. Interment will follow at Lakeview Memorial Gardens & Mausoleums, John F. Kennedy Drive and Gladstone Road.

Eugie was predeceased by her parents: William Bain & Thelma McCardy; grandson: Theodore Thompson Jr.; brother: Samuel Bain; sisters: Patricia Curry and Cynthia Johnson.

Left to cherish her memories and continue her legacy are her children: Charles (Virinia) Hepburn, Charmaine (Force Chief Petty Offcer) Theodore Thompson and Octivier Sweeting; grandchildren: Police Sargent 148 Giano (Tameka), Charles Jr., Chanae & Chelsea Hepburn, Ronny Valentino Etienne, Chyna (Brian) Pena, Caleb Sweeting, Gabriel Williams, Aldrin King Jr., Michelle Bryan, Sean-Edward & Charlene Hall; great grandchildren: Chyann, Chanel & Genesis Hepburn, Ternisha Paul, Preze Bryan & Shaune Adderley; sister: Ida Bain; brother-in-law: Elikin Johnson; adopted children: Melissa Williams-Clarke (Romel), Christine (Marcus) Gardiner, Marcus (Mileydi) & Marc Hall; nieces & nephews: Pastor Pedro (Patrice) Cartwright, Jermaine, Nikell & Elkino Johnson, Candice (Rev’d Fr. Shazz) Turnquest, Kathura Rahming, Emmanuel Curry Jr., Christine (Keith) Cleare, Retired ASP Roosevelt (Joanna) Curry, Pastor Marvin (Yvonne) Curry, Derrick (Shacara) Curry, Betty (Shean) Pickstock, Kevin, Kirkwood, Lynn & Tamara Curry; cousins including: Shirley & Elsie Knowles, Marjorie Wallace, Yorrick, Tony, Whalen, Marvyn, Craig, Helena, LaGloria & Roscoe McCardy, Yvette Davis, Vangy Dean, Thelma Johnson, Rosebud Hutchinson, Eleanor Knowles and Winnie Cartwright; special friends: Mildred Outten, Lulamae Munnings, Donnie Burke, Andrew & Christine Sweeting; other relatives and friends including: Ann Marie & Charles Hepburn, Margaret Rahming & Family, Elizabeth Brown & Family, Mattthew, Matty, Michael & Mary Sweeting, Donnovan & D’Shann Bennett, Louise & Maurice

Williams, Alfred, Angela & Alfa Phillips, Mary Burrows & Family, Barbara Dorsett & Family, Marina King & Family, Stephanie Ferguson & Family, Christine Pinnock & Family, Dianne Spencer & Family, Wilfred King & Family, Davonte’, Anthony, Tyrone, Sharon & Dwyane Knowles, Jermika Pratt, Tahran Mackey, Pastor Stephen & Judith Knowles, Patrice Johnson, Rose Knowles, Anishka Wallace, Antoinette & Julian Johnson, Daphne & Pastor Ron Shearer, Rochelle & Charles Sealy, Yhonick & Talbot McKinney Sr., Pastor Anthone & Marissa Wallace, Patrelle & Montgomery Miller, Metilee Symonette & Family, Ruth Bastian & Family, Mitchelene Williams & Family, Deborah Pinder & Family, Maudline Forbes & Family, Caroline Basden & Family, Brenda Sands & Family, Lloyd Deveaux & Family, Kristonnia Stubbs & Family, Charisma Shultz, Selma McIntosh, Children of the late Bernard Hepburn, Children of the late George Hepburn, Shirl & Morgan Deveaux, Frank Johnson, Carmen Forbes & Family, Staff of Halos Delight, Abaco, The Holy Spirit Anglican Church Family, St. John the Baptist Parish Family, Abaco, The community of Nicholls Court, Yellow Elder; and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention; special thanks to: Reverend Fr. Neil G. Nairn, Dr. Teran Clarke, Dr. Tanya Hall & Latoya Simmons of Oaktree Medical, Dr. Darius Turnquest of Doctors Hospital Accident & Emergency Department, Dr. Bethel & Dr. Cunningham of PMH Trauma Unit, Dr. Elizabeth Greig of UM Health System, Dr. Jason Tache, Dr. Harshad Amin & The Staff of South Florida Oncology and Hematology Consultants.

May Her Soul Rest In Eternal Peace!

Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at THE CHAPEL OF MEMORIES THE NEW COMMONWEALTH FUNERAL HOME INDEPENDENCE DRIVE on Friday from 11:00-7:00 p.m. and at the church Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until service time.

Death Notice For Beryl Smith, 68

a resident of Mangrove Street, Nassau Village, who died at her residence Tuesday, July 23, 2024.

She was predeceased by her parents: Mary Delancy & Audley “Peter” Smith.

She is survived by her 4 daughters Seanette, Charlene & Sharvase Smith & Tiffany Hanchell-Mcdonald; one son-in-law: Cpl 4475 Davaughn McDonald; one grandson: Trevor Forbes Jr.; one grand daughter: Dakota McDonald; step mother: Nellie Smith; 5 sisters: Eleanor Smith, Sandra Mortimer, Patsy Powell, Joan Stubbs, Iris Adderley; 3 brothers: Stephen, Glen and Terrance Smith; and a host of other relatives & friends.

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

Death Notice for Joseph Randy Roberts, 78

of Great Guana Cay, Abaco, The Bahamas, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital, Shirley Street, Nassau, on Monday, 29th July, 2024.

He is survived by his wife, Veola Roberts; daughter, Netica Roberts; grandchildren, Makayla and Erica Roberts and his siblings and many other relatives and close friends

Funeral arrangements to be announced.

Arrangements by Kemp’s Funeral Home Limited.

Death Notice for Stephanie Ann Murray (née Bethell)

Stephanie Ann Murray (née Bethell) died peacefully at home on June 8, 2024.

Steph, as she was fondly called, was an avid gardener for many years, spending hours amongst her many plants and flowers.

Stephanie is predeceased by her parents, Geoffrey (Peter) Bethell and Elizabeth (Betty) Bethell (née Solomon), her sisters, Heather Boorman and Linda Wassitsch, her partner, Allan Murray, and her daughter, Anna Murray.

Stephanie is survived by her daughter, Sarah Swift (née Cousins), her grandson, Torin Swift, her sister Rhondi Bethell, her brother Simon Bethell, as well as her nieces and nephews Amanda Meyers, Peter-Bruce Wassitsch, Alex Wassitsch, Adam Boorman, Craig Boorman, Meghan Ruffini, Jessica Page Knowles, Kevin Bethell, and Bryan Bethell, and her great-nieces and nephews Helena Wassitsch, Max Wassitsch, Maggie Boorman, Emma Ruffini, and Jaxson Ruffini. A celebration of life will be announced at a later date.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be sent to The Bahamas Humane Society, P.O. Box N. 242, Nassau, direct deposit to CIBC, Coporate Banking Centre (24667) Bahamas Humane Society account # 1086176 or to BAARK- Bahamas Alliance For Animal Rights, P.O. Box N. 7044, Nassau direct deposit Scotia Bank, East Bay Street branch # 50385, Business Checking account # 3202371, In memory of Stephanie Ann Murray.

Arrangements by Kemp’s Funeral Home Limited.

Funeral Service for Sidney Hubert Pinder, 82

of Ryswick, Nassau, The Bahamas, who died on Saturday, 20th July, 2024, will be held at Ebenezer Methodist Church, East Shirley Street, Nassau, on Saturday, 3rd August, 2024 at 2:00 p.m.

Reverend Milton Lightbourne will officiate.

He is survived by his wife, Margaret; son, Colyn and his wife Lorie; grandchildren, Kailyn, Jonathan, Michael and Ava; brothers, Hartis and his wife Greta and Rex and many other relatives and close friends.

Instead of flowers the family request that donations be sent to Ebenezer Methodist Church Soup Kitchen, P.O. Box S.S. 6145, Nassau or to the Cancer Society Of The Bahamas, P.O. Box S.S. 6539, Nassau in memory of Mr. Sidney Hubert Pinder.

Funeral Service For

Lorna Julian Hall Kemp, 63

of Garden Hills will be held on Saturday, August 3rd, 2024, 10:00am at Abundant Life Bible Church, Abundant Life Road. Offciating will be Pastor Cranston Knowles and Pastor David Cartwright assisted by other ministers of the gospel. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Gardens, Soldier Road.

Lorna Julian Hall-Kemp is survived by her children: Tarrah, Tromon, Tajuana Trembley and Troyesha Kemp; adopted daughter: Renae Roxbury (Renaldo); grandchildren: Jaydon Kemp, Javado Bain Jr., Janae Bain, Taenique Johnson, J’lynn Bain, Trinity Kemp, Jaliyah Bain, Amauri Fox and Stom Knowles Jr.; great grandson: J’quan Kemp; sonin-law: Javado Bain Sr.; mother-in-law: Gene Inel Smith; step mother: Imogene Hall; sisters: Angela, Millicent, Andrea, Leonie, Sandra (Paul) and Mervia, Esrine Rutherford (Vernal); brothers: Nicholas, Arthur (Herrolin), Raymond (Tomeka) and Andrew; numerous nieces and nephews including: D’andra and DeSean Meek, Sanjay and Dontae (Trishana) Bennett, Antoine, Adrian, Aneka and Anthony Walker, Andre and Nicholas Robinson, Danae Clarke; god children: Maddison Grey, Ta’Niayah Duncombe, Lashae Dixon, Aaron Wood and Tamia Taylor; relatives and friends including: the Kemp Family, Rose (Doreen) Miller and family, Dedrie Rose, Cherrie Ann Bain and Family, Curry family, Stom Knowles Sr. and family, Peter Curry, Tia Thompson, Monalisa McPhee, Leoshe Grey and family, Kenya Whymns, Howard Cunningham, Carlease Johnson, Georgina Wood, Tia Duncombe, Velma Cooper, Lakisha Larrimore, Sherry Kemp, Van Sherman, Latillier Rose and family, Tamica Taylor, Warren Johnson (WOE) Kippkeno Gilbert, Ashley Robinson, Tenaj Cash, Shashanya Forbes, Letitia Allens, Eryn Bain and family and Trembley family; her amazing nurses at the South Beach Clinic, The Female Medical #1 and Private Medical, The Oncology Dept, The Cancer Society, The Kennedy Sub Family, the South Beach Family and other relartives and friends. If we missed your name we apologise at this time.

The body will repose at Memories Funeral Home, #85 Mount Royal Plaza, Mount Royal Avenue, Palmdale on Friday, August 2nd, 2024 from 10:00am to 4:00pm and at church on Saturday from 9:00am until service time.

Funeral Service for

District Missionary

Beatrice “Mother” Stubbs, 84

a resident of Mangrove Cay, Andros, who died on Sunday 30th June 2024, will be held on Saturday, 3rd August, 2024 at 10:00 a.m., at Holy Ghost Church of God in Christ, Mangrove Cay Andros. Officiating will be Bishop Tony L. Hanna, assisted by other Ministers of the Gospel. Interment will follow in Grants Public Cemetery.

Mother is survived by her loving Children: Joel Stubbs, Andrew Stubbs, Dwayne Stubbs, Adrian Stubbs, Terryanne Moxey, Esther Hepburn, Laverne Stubbs, Telcine Stubbs; Sister: Victoria Missick; Sons-in-law: Clay Moxey, Prince Hepburn; Daughters-in-law: Shantell Stubbs and Nicola Stubbs; Grandchildren: Shakera Mackey, Shaniqua Rolle, Angel Rolle, Jabez Sands, Paris Stubbs, Kelcine Stubbs, Kamara Stubbs, Lemoni Stubbs, Daisha Stubbs, Dieage Stubbs, Shantasia Stubbs, Melchizedek, Nathan Rolle, Genovia Hepburn, Perez Hepburn, Andrew Stubbs Jr., Deon Stubbs, Andrinique Stubbs; Great Grandchildren: Clinton Josey Jr., Halima Sanyang, Atarah Bailey, Zoey Rolle, Able Rolle, Keori Brice, Regina Stubbs; Granddaughter-in-law: Melissa Stubbs; God Brother: Garnett Bullard; Adopted Sons and Daughters: Frederick, Craig, and Phillip Curry, Sharise Cargill, Valderine Cunningham, Patricia Rolle, Jeanette Brice-Gibson, Sherry Curry, Kimberly Pearson, Rev. Dr. Eldon Johnson, Francita Nicholls; Adopted Sister: Casilena Curry; Nieces and Nephews: Brannhilda, Rose, Navine, Rosten, Ezekiel and Arlene Strachan; Clara Morgan, Alma Turnquest, Norad Morgan and Family, Gerard Smith, Ivalee Pratt, Lorene Stubbs, Freddiemae, Kelsey, Samuel and Matthew Strachan, Altimese Bodie, Theresa, Gloria, Melverna, Robert, Bradley, Agatha, Sherell, Kim and Dwight Missick, Deborah Warner, Andy Martin, Alexander Blatch, Wellington Blatch, Sheila Blatch, Florence Blatch, Linda Blatch, Jackson Blatch, Antoine Blatch, Michelle Major, Gregory Asquith, Ethlyn and Francis Moss, Patsenia, Valerie, Zelderine, Michael, Olrick and Nathaniel Roach, Pauline Langli, Laverne, Nadine, Gregory Knowles, Eyvette Adderley-Culmer, Philip and Wenzil Newton, Janice Jones, Francine Sherman, Roslyn and Altimon Sweeting, Alfreda and Alice Bastian, Craig, Dwayne, Everette, Andrew, Dave, Deborah, Anita and Joyce Bastian, Collette, Carl, Sullivan and Theresa Knowles, Cheryl Saunders, George Stubbs and Family, Antoinette Stubbs, Allen Griffin, Garnell Bastian, Prenetta, Shirley, Permal, Alice, Kevin, Marvin, Renae, Marcus and Patricia Strachan; Other Relatives, Friends and Respective Churches: Moses Pennerman, Catherine Nairn, Keith Robinson, Anna Clarke-Rolle, George Clarke, Rose Belasco, Kevin Greene, Michael and Muriel Thompson, Ralph and Isadora Moxey, Grant Thompson, Glynis Armbrister, Densa Bethel, Andrea Deveaux and the Community of Mangrove Cay, Andros. Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at Newbold Brothers Chapel, Palmetto Avenue & Acklins Street off Market or East Streets, (TODAY) Thursday, 1st August 2024 from 9:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. and at the church on Friday from 10:00a.m., until service time.

Death Notice For

Eveline Francois, 65

a resident of Major Subdivision off Collins Avenue, New Providence, Bahamas died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Wednesday, 31st July, 2024.

She was predeceased by both parents: Charlesilia Francois and Safet Cheri.

She is survived by her husband: Altony Timothee children: Elka Timothee-King, Widline Francois; sons: Benson Francois, Guerry Francois, Baslesais Desinor, Johnfredly Desinor, Rodnel Thelusma; grandchildren, sisters and brothers; and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention at this time.

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

Death Notice For Vincent Rahming, 59

of Conch Sound, Andros, Bahamas died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Thursday, July 25th, 2024.

He was predeceased by his parents: Joseph Sr. & Catherine Rahming; siblings: Muriel and Alexander Rahming Sr.

He is survived by his siblings: Deaconess Sylvia Strachan, Merlie Rahming, Minister Coral (Reverand Arthur) Edwards, Retired Nurse Francis Woodside, Joseph Jr., Mervin Sr. (Deaconess Sandra), Drexel Sr. (Michelle), Larry (Sherrie) and Barrington (Dorreth) Rahming and Reverand Wellington (Linda) Wallace; numerous nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangementws will be announced at a later date.

Death Notice For

Margaret Elizabeth Smith, 64

of Miller’s, Long Island and formerly of Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas and Fort Fincastle, New Providence, Bahamas died at her residence on Sunday, July 21, 2024.

She is survived by her husband: Robert Smith; daughters: Michelle Mitchell; Anishka Smith and Pauline Greene (of Virginia); son-in-law: Giles Mitchell; adopted sons: Vincent Martin and Trevor Pratt; grandchildren: Tarik, Tehyah, Tevyah, Tadja, Tanaiyah and Tafari Mitchell, Lincey, Lauryn, Logan, Elizabeth-Paige, Laila Cartwright and Shorn Gibson; great grandchildren: Faith and A’laiyah Ferguson and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date

Lessons to learn for our children

By ALESHA CADET Tribune Features Reporter acadet@tribunemedia.net

THE Proverbs 19:18 bible verse is more than just ancient wisdom; it’s a timeless call to parents to invest in their children’s lives with love and discipline.

“Discipline your children while there is hope. Otherwise, you will ruin their lives,” the verse reads.

In an interview with Tribune Religion, a number of persons agreed on the importance of being present and instilling values early on in their children.

“By teaching children lessons rooted in Proverbs, we can help shape them into responsible, compassionate, and wise adults,” said one local, Alicia Taylor.

This verse, she explains, is a guiding principle in her home, a reminder that the foundation for a child’s future is laid in their formative years.

As society faces a multitude of challenges when it comes to the youth, the role of proactive parenting is becoming ever more crucial.

This feature explores how embracing the wisdom of Proverbs 19:18 can make a profound difference in a child’s life, fostering hope and resilience that will carry them through adulthood.

“When you don’t fault your kids for the wrong they do while they are kids, you are setting them up for big trouble when they become adults. Enabling bad behaviour has a serious ripple effect. No one is saying beat the skin off of your kids when they do wrong but find healthy ways to discipline your children. Correct them while there is still hope because if you do not, you are helping them destroy themselves,” said Stephanie Brown, another parent.

For Denise Hunter, she believes there are perfect examples all around the world of what happens when parents don’t discipline their children.

“People now look at broken families as the norm and it is acceptable for some reason. You see a child acting out in school and you say oh maybe he or she is having trouble in the home,

and you leave it at that; just minding your business. This is a recipe for disaster. I feel like we all can do our part in raising the younger generation, as children can be molded into great people. They just need attention, time and discipline. We have to give them their props when they are right and let them know when they do wrong. Teach them respect, show them love and let God lead the way,” said Denise.

Melissa Cooper added that parents should also be careful to not let the world raise their children.

“Sometimes we get so busy in our careers and extracurricular activities, that we don’t spend the quality time needed with our children. From the iPads and cellular phones to the YouTube and Netflix shows, we offer them to our kids to keep

the occupied. But it takes more than putting a parental lock on your child’s tablet to monitor what they are doing. Because we all know children will find a way to do research and do what they want," said Melissa. She added: "You have to spend time with your children and teach them what you would like them to know in this life, because the minute they leave your home to go to school or wherever, the only thing they have to hold onto is the principle you have worked so hard to teach them. It takes so much more than money to be a parent; it takes time, we have to spend the time. Train up a child in the way he or she should go, for even when he is old, he will not depart from it - this Proverbs 22:6 verse is also an important one."

Coping with stress as a believer

By JEFFARAH GIBSON Tribune Features Writer jgibson@tribunemedia.net

EVERYONE experiences stress in their life that leaves them feeling overwhelmed and not knowing what to do.

Many Christians find themselves at this crossroads where they are stressed to the max and not only is it sucking the joy out of life but sapping their faith.

While stressful days are inevitable, some Christians say they have engaged several coping mechanisms that ensure they do not lose hope in the midst of overcoming challenging situations in their lives.

Pray

Shelia said the first thing she does when she experiences lots of pressure is turn to God in prayer.

“People may say well what in the world can pray doing when you are dealing with the tangible

tension of stress? Prayer does everything. When you seek God during stressful moments in prayer you allow him to search your spirit. Sometimes you may may not even realise what the root of you stress is and in turning it over to God he is able to show you exactly why you are stressed and show you what you can actually do about it. You get wisdom from seeking God in prayer to navigate life’s crazy moments."

Read Your Bible

Another coping mechanism for stressful times is reading the Word for Stanley. He said he has developed a habit of constantly

reading the word especially during challenging times.

“These are the times when you are tempted the most to lose faith and disconnect from God. You feel like there is so much going on in your world and the world is caving in on you. So sometimes you can’t even see beyond your own struggles. So to get out of my own head I read the Word," he said.

Stanley said he gains great encouragement from all of the biblical lessons and stories of people who have had to overcome very unique and difficult circumstances.

“Seeing how others have overcome through faith in God it really strengthens my faith and reminds me that God is greater than any challenge that I will ever face," he said.

Praise and worship

Diana said when she is feeling overwhelmed and stressed the best thing can do is start praising and worshiping God.

“I had a situation when I needed a financial breakthrough. I was waiting on money to come through that I needed so badly. I couldn’t borrow any money from anyone. No one could help me out if the dilemma I was in and I think I was the most stressed at that point. I couldn’t think about anything else, I couldn’t function at work because the pressure was just too much," she said.

She added: "Then I remember the scripture that says ‘In all things give God thanks. I cranked up some worship music and just started reflecting on who God is and how many times he has never let me down. I started worshipping him and praising him for who he is. Can I tell you that after shifting my focus I felt so much peace. I didn’t even care what happened concerning that matter. When I cast my care on him he fought my battle and brought me out

on the other side with sound mind."

Quiet Your Mind

Sometimes when she is stressed Jordan unplugs.

"I quiet my mind from all of the competing voices - TV, radio, social media. Everything just feels like a clutter," she said. And in quieting her mind Jordan said she is more able to hear the voice of God speak.

“A lot of us are stressed out because we do not know what to do. We are out of answers when it comes to the things life throws in our direction. But if we oddly just shut off the distractions, the competing voices we would be better able to hear the solution God us trying to give us for our problems. We cant hear him, if we aren’t paying attention. We have to cut out all the clutter and listen for his vice alone. The only way to do that is by giving God our undivided attention,” she said.