08152024 OBITUARIES

Thursday, August 15, 2024

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Funeral Services for

ARTHUR REGINALD “Reggie” KNOWLES, 64

will be held at Wesley Methodist Church, North Palmetto Point, Eleuthera, Saturday, August 17th, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. Officiating will be Deacon Elmena Bethell; Assisted By: Bro. Wilson Cooper. Interment will follow in Margaret’s View Public Cemetery.

Reggie was a beloved son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend. He was predeceased by his loving parents, Rodwell and Iris Knowles, and his cherished wife, Renee Newbold-Knowles.

Though his departure leaves a void in the hearts of many, his legacy lives on through his children: Regia, Raisa, Katya, Rekaylah, Reginald, Reggio, Jaden, Arthur Knowles, and Calvin (Letina) McIntosh. He was also a proud grandfather to Carmelo, Calvin Jr., Kayden, Lame, Regganique, Reggio Jr., and Skylar, who will forever remember his warmth, wisdom, and playful spirit.

His presence was a comforting constant, especially with his loving and devoted sister, Regina (Clement) Hall, and his brothers, Rodwell Sr. (Audrey) and John Wesley Sr. (Joan) Knowles. His nieces and nephews - Ariel (Tyrone Jr.) Munroe, Avery Hall, Tamika, Rodwell Jr., Takell, John Wesley Jr., Jayvado (Shane), and Johneice Knowles, as well as his numerous grandnieces and nephews, also felt his steady presence. His Aunt Agatha Culmer; along with numerous cousins - Yvette (Gregory) Stuart, Charles (Theresa) and Anthony Sr. (Charmaine) Culmer, Tanya Culmer-Deal, Garth (Aluria), Noel (Cindy), Etherlee, Barbara, Carrie, Sheryl and Matthew (Nicole) Thompson, Gail (Donnie) Kelly, Paula (Daryl) Smith, Sherry (George) Petty, Gary (Diane) and James (Levada) Ingraham, Eloise Thompson, Olga Bethel, Sylvia Cooper, Elizabeth Cooper, Cleveland and Austin (Bridgette) Ingraham, Herman, Deborah, Ernestine, Johnny and Ruth Pyfrom, Emma, Merrilyn, Pauline and Alfred Knowles, Louella Culmer, and Grenville (Deloris) Thompson, knew him as a man who valued connection and made every effort to stay in touch, celebrate with, and support those he loved. Reggie’s circle extended beyond family, embracing a host of relatives and friends, including Thelma and Richard Hall, Linda Cooper, Hawett and Carol Ingraham, India Sands-Gibson and family, Tennielle Thompson and family, Melynda Taylor and family, Mrs. Clearie Bethel and family, Ms. Miriam Knowles and family, Camila and Marion Adair, Wayne Rolle, Pastor Coral Moss and The Latter Glory Church Family, Don Thompson, Romell Knowles and family, Chester Culmer, Craig Lockhart, Peaches Evans and family, Daphne McKinney, Adrian and Audra Cleare, Theodore Dorsett, Howard Smith and Bernard Baker and family. Special thanks are extended to all those who supported him and his family during his time of illness, especially Nurse India Sands-Gibson, the doctors and nurses on Male Medical II Ward at Princess Margaret Hospital, Akilah Lightbourne and family, the nurses and doctors at The Rand Memorial Hospital, Deacon Elmena Bethell, Palmetto Point Wesley Methodist Church Family, Rock Sound Methodist Church, Anthony Culmer Jr., Pastor Coral Moss and the Latter Glory Kingdom Embassy family, and all those who were there during his final days.

Viewing will be in the Hope Room on Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm and at the church on Saturday from 8:00am until service time.

GERSHA ALBURY, 58

will be held at St. John’s Roman Catholic Church, Lower Bougue, Eleuthera, Saturday, August 17th, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. Officiating will be Fr. John Finn. Interment will follow in Henderson View Public Cemetery.

Left to cherish his memories are, his Beloved Children: Gershon Albury, Nurse Kelda Forbes, Andre Dean, Kenva Neilly and Korey Neilly; Daughter-in-law: Jewayna Dean; Grandchildren: Kani Barry, Kenay Bain, Tonique, Andrenae, and Anja’layah Dean. Sisters: Clarise Neilly, Vannie Cash, Eloise Farquharson, Denise Albury, Marcia Barr, and Netty Albury. Adopted Sisters: Tiney and Lisa Woods. Brothers: Kevin, Martin, Theo Albury, Foster and Simon Neilly. Sister-in-law: Maugarie Albury. Nieces: Anita, Nicola, Marcia, Debbie and Bridgette Cash Latoya Cornish(Joshua), Kavanya Rahming (RJ), Kieanna Webb (Kevon), Dorothy McKenzie, Nykia Francis (Juliet), Dashanique Nicholls (Perry), Dellareese Simms (Deno) Teahleah Rolle (Kirk); Nephews: Vernon Neilly, Arlington Cash (Melissa) Kirk Cash, Shannon and Kevin Albury Jr., Police Constable #3017 of The Royal Bahamas Police Force Darius Sealy (Kendra), Remourn and Stephan Moss, Dennis and Donovan McKenzie, Kevin Barr, Trayvon Nicholls. Aunts: Evangelist Mizpah Edgecombe and Sister Ena Albury OSB of St. Martin’s Convent. Uncles: Roland, Glenroy, Paul (Zelma), Michael, and Thomas Albury. Cousins: Paula(Joe), Joann, Jennifer (Ricardo), Raquel (Carl), Eunice, Krystal, (Delano), Glenda (Steven), Sharneice, Patrice (John), Shenique (Anton), Vanessa Cates and Annie Green, Brad, Garth, Elroy, Gerrad (Monique), Jarreth, Nicholas Albury, Shawn Coakley, Roland (Portia), Dorne (Yvonne), Bishop Cedric (Melrose), Paul Jr., Mekal, Rejean (Tanya), Asa Jr., Kadian, Prince, Perry, Edward, Mickey (Denise), Other relatives and friends include: Mrs. Katherine Neely and Family, The late Birdie Albury and family, Vincent Bain and family, Angela Johnson and family, Ellen Neilly and family, Alidieu Brazela and family, Andy Albury and family, Alex Davis and family, Bishop Raymond Ward and family, Pastor David Armbrister and family, O’Brian Munroe and family, Deacon Marie Johnson and Family, Zerlene Cash and family, Sandy Johnson and family, Gordon Cash and family, Gerald Kelly and family, Leroy Kelly and family, Tredville Kelly and family, Healthy Choice restaurant family, The Late Gladys Kelly and family, Sylvia Moss and family, The Late George Cash and family, Calvin Frazier and family, The Bluff Clinic and Staff, The Lower Bogue Clinic and Staff, Ismae Moss and family, Erica Ernest and family, Dwight Thurston and family, Humphrey Johnson and family, Paulette Brown and family, Norma Moss and family, Dudley Cleare and family, Gline Newbold and family, James Knowles.

Viewing will be in the Faith Room on Friday from 9:00am to 5:0pm and at the church on Saturday from 11:00am until service time.

Funeral Services for

ALFRED WILLIAM “Buck” FOUNTAIN JR., 80

of Peggies Drive, Golden Gates #1, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday 17th August 2024 at St. Mary the Virgin Anglican Church, Virginia Street. Officiating will be Fr. Colin Humes, assisted by other members of the clergy. Interment will follow in St. Agnes Church Cemetery, Nassau Street.

Left to cherish his memories are his Wife: Lily H. Fountain; Daughter: Michelle Moxey; Sons: Alfred III, Anthony & Vaugthehn Fountain; Grandchildren: David & Dakota Moxey, Taylor Fountain, Maxwell Williams (adopted); Great Granddaughter: Davayah Moxey; Sister: Yvonne Fountain; Sisters-in-law: Cheryl & Geraldine Fountain; Brothers: Steven (Denise) & Clayton (Tanya) Fountain; Brothersin-law: Ralph (Winnie) Brennen, & Steve Trembley; Nieces: Danielle Deveaux, Tracie, Scyntche, Clairvonne, & Chanelle Fountain, Stephanie (Johnathan) Gay, & Neina Ferguson; Nephews: Duane (Marie) & Douglas Murray, Scott, Scymont (Bionca), Seth, Joshua, Kenneth & Jermaine Fountain; Cousins: Harry, Kevin Edwin, Julian, Otto, Arthur, Cyril, Roy & Vincent Fountain, Alice Rodgers, Judith Burrows, Cheryl & Cecile Fountain, Laurie, Sheena, Margo, the late Sandra Rolle, Dien Bailey & Carolyn Saunders; Other relatives and friends: The entire Fountain Family Clan, Godfrey & Sandra Eneas, Anthony Weech & family, Edgar Walker & family, The Hon. Perry Christie & family, Pia Glover-Rolle & family, MP Golden Gates Constituency, Doyle Burrows & family, Philip Saunders & family, Shay Bethel & family, Eddie Archer & family, Dr. Adrian Sawyer, Anthony Rolle & family, Ken O’Brien & family, Larry Forbes & family, the Wednesday Lunch Bunch Crew - Edward Carey, William Wallace, Anthony Roberts, James Greeves, Livingstone Hepburn & George Bethel, Janel McNeilTaylor & family, Anthony & Bertha Dean & family, Beverley Bethel & family, Iris Mackey & family, Mr. & Mrs. Joffre & family, Verdell Pinder and the entire Stubbs family of Orange Creek, Cat Island, Samantha Miller, Shirley Taylor, David Moxey, Ava Storr & family, the Golden Gates #1 community, the staff of Med/Surgical Ward II PMH, the Lyford Cay Members Club, BAMSI, Bayview Suites, St.

John’s class of 84, 85, 86, Kingsway Academy class of 93 and numerous other relatives and friends.

May His Soul Rest In Peace!

Friends may pay their last respects at Bethel Brothers Morticians and Crematorium, #44a Nassau Street on Friday, 16th August, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and at the church on Saturday, 17th August, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. until service time.

GRETAL EVANGELINE THOMPSON-FORD, 96

of Sunset Ridge, San Souci, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, 21st August 2024 at Christ Church Cathedral, George Street. Officiating will be The Very Rev’d. Harry Bain, Dean of Nassau & Rector, Christ Church Cathedral. Victor and Dean of Nassau. Interment will follow in the Western Cemetery, Nassau Street.

Left to cherish Evangeline’s fond memories are her daughters: Virgina and Regina Thompson; son: Lewis Thompson; grandchildren: Stacie (Brandon) Culmer, Anthony Thompson, Ervin (Barbara), Douglas (Maria), Dr. Tracey King, Shawn, Dr. Alexandria, Dr. LouAnn and Louis Thompson; sister: Louise Fox; Numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces and nephews from the Thompson, Ford, Darville and Cartwright families and House keepers: Rose Pierre and Mary; and a host of other relatives and friends.

May Her Soul Rest In Peace!

Friends may pay their last respects at Bethel Brothers Morticians and Crematorium, #44a Nassau Street on Tuesday 20th August 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Funeral Service for

KENDRA SAMANTHA COOPER, 52

of Devonshire Street, Cable Beach, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, 17th August 2024 at St. Barnabas Anglican Church, Baillou Hill and Wulff Roads.

Officiating will be Rev. Chester Burton, assisted by Rev. Richard Wood. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Gardens, Soldier Road.

Kendra was cared for and lovingly remembered by her mother: Frances Dean; Other survivors include her father: John Cooper (Kay); Brothers: Warren Coakley (Alisa) Advardo, Giovanni Dean, and Jacoy Cooper; Sisters: Jakia Dixon, Davonia Greenslade; Aunts: Barbara Hopkins, RubyAnn Cooper-Darling, Fanny Pletka (John) Primrose Chase (Huey) Bertha CooperRousseau, Camella Cooper Colonneaux; Uncles: Garth Dean, Mark Dean, Edgar Oliver, Dr. R.E. Cooper Jr. (Daphne) Nathaniel Cooper; Grand Aunts: Virginia Braynen, Sydney Godet; Grand Uncles: Ancil Oliver and Maxwell Oliver; Nieces: Shudae, Lawren, Lailyn Coakley and Britanny Dean; Nephew: Warren Logan Coakley; Cousins: Shenique, Stephen Hopkins, Sherell Duncombe, Sheena McKinney, Shantel Bevans, Garth Jr., Philamena, Marco Dean, Valentino, Genique, Ricardo, Edward, Princess, Hariette, Jodi, Derek (Iqueline) Stanley Jr., Marva, Kayla, Karen, Keith, Kemmie, Anthony Dr. Gregory, Rochelle, Raymond, Patricia Oliver, Lynette, Hughron Chase, Christopher and Sergio Gardiner, Dwight and Don Darling, Odessa Patton, Stephany and Stephen Coakley, Dr. Amanda Colloneaux, Cassandra Lee, Alexandra Rousseaux, Veronique Hermanns, Rishard, Bethany and Reune Cooper, Richard, Patricia, Philip Braynen, Aneka Smith, Stephen Munroe, Clinton (Shelly), Stanley, Ernest, Anthony, Jerome (Renae) Forbes, Vaugh, Toni, Trace, Scott Godet; Numerous Friends and Neighbours: Tanya Woodside, Diana Miller, Magnal Thompson, Patricia Adderley, Leslie Rahming and Family, Rev’d Wesley Thompson and Family, Rev’d Richard Wood and Family, Dean & Associates Insurance, The Parish of St. Ambrose including the Prayer Team and Social Outreach team, St. John’s College Class of ‘89, The Mission Baptist Church Family, The Westminster College Family.

May Her Soul Rest In Peace!

Friends may pay their last respects at Bethel Brothers Morticians

and Crematorium, #44a Nassau Street on Friday, 16th August 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and at the church on Saturday, 17th August 2024 from 1:00 p.m. until service time.

Death Notices for

THERESA RAMONA JOHNSON, 64

of Sunrise Road, Gamble Heights, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Friday, August 9th, 2024.

She is survived by her husband: Rohn Johnson Sr.; daughter: Kara JohnsonForbes (Jerome); son: Rohn Johnson Jr. (Vernique); mother: Joycelyn Johnson; brothers: Lamon Johnson, Trevor Thompson, Sheldon Bullard and Chino Armbrister; aunts: Nicole Gibson and Andree; uncles: Kendal, Jeffery, Everette and Brister Johnson and Kevin Eve; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral Arrangements will be announced at a later date.

DONOVAN ST. LEDGER BETHUNE, 69

of Ripley Close, off Bernard Road, and formerly of Kingston, Jamaica, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Thursday, August 8th, 2024.

He is survived by his daughters: Sheashli Dania and Shashla Danique Bethune; granddaughter: Koffy Blue Smith; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral Arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Funeral Service for

CHARLES

FERNANDER SR., 69

of Killdeer Drive, Monastary Park, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, 16th August 2024 at Evangelistic Temple, Collins Avenue. Officiating will be Bishop Ronald Campbell, Pastor of Highway Church of God, assisted by other ministers of the Gospel. Interment will follow in the Fox Hill Cemetery, Fox Hill Road.

Charles Fernander Senior is survived by his, Sons: Charles Ken Fernander Jr. (Theodora Fernander) and Travis Fernander; Daughter: Vanessa Fernander; Grandchildren: Anastacia Fernander, Faith Fernander, Travis Fernander Jr.; Former Wife: Marion WalkerFernander; Brother: Allan Fernander; Sister: Pamela Taylor; Aunts: Catherine McPhee, Katherine Evans; Uncle: Howard McPhee; Sisters-In-law: Vestra Fernander, Lanna Fernander; and Ruthlee Walker; Brothers-In-law: Hillard Walker, Ralph Walker, Rudy Walker and Anthony Walker; Nieces & Nephews: Aaliyah, Aliyanna, and Donivon Fernander, Gaynell and Alfred Collie, Edrica, Edneca, and Edvardo Fernander, Rufus Bain, Elvis Collie, Machale and Talista Taylor; Raymond Rolle Jr., Beverly, Rudyann and Wayd Laramore; Grand Nieces & Nephews: Caline Pratt, Angela Fernander, Alfred Collie Jr., Alonzo Collie, Jamaal Fernander, Angelo Johnson, and Raymond Rolle III; Cousins: Ruby Jones, Brigette Jones, Denise Deveaux, Esther Knowles, Andria Knowles, Gabrielle Knowles, Colleen Knowles, Shanelle Knowles, Marcia Evans, Christine Rollins, Linda Martin, Ricardo Knowles, Collin Ferguson, Howard McPhee Jr., Dexter McPhee, Jamaal McPhee, Austin Black, Emerson Black, Wellington Fernander, Commission of Police Clayton Leroy Fernander, QPM and Bahamas Christian Council President - Reverend Delton Fernander; Other Family & Friends: Bishop Arnold Josey, Bishop Ronald Campbell, Reverend Jay Simms, Duke Ericson, The Community of Killdeer DriveMonastary Park, Tanique Capron, Nurse Tamara Donaldson, The ICU Staff of PMH and Doctors Hospital, Bahamas Taxi Cab & Bus Union, Church of God Marching Band, Retired Members of the Royal Bahamas Police Force Band of 1973-1983; and a host of other family and friends, Shavana Smith, Matthew Barry, Tamara & Tanique Capron.

May His Soul Rest In Peace!

Friends may pay their last respects at Bethel Brothers Morticians and Crematorium, #44a Nassau Street on Thursday, 15th August

2024 from 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. and at the church on Friday, 16th August 2024 from 9:00 a.m. until service time.

Death Notices for DAHAR

CHARLES CARTER,

48

of Tower Estates Drive, San Souci, died at his residence on Thursday August 8th, 2024.

He is survived by his mother: Deborah Smith-Carter; sisters: Anastazia and Amber Carter, Dr. Anais Carter-Bartlett (David), Avonleh and Adahlia Carter; brothers: Harcourt Charles III and Chezarae Carter; grandparents: Angela Cartwright and Lionel Smith; nieces: Catalina Carey and Carina Carter; nephews: Aiden and Cruz Carter, Gian-Carlo Pacheco-Carter, Luke and Zeke Carter; aunts: Madeline Carter-Lindemann, Keva Williams, Hilda Flowers, Dellareese Bryant and Donna Bullard; uncles: Franklyn and Harold Carter, Brian Cartwright, Trevor Lightbourne, Bradford Hanna, William, Barry and Crispin Smith; and a host of other relatives and friends

Funeral Arrangements will be announced at a later date.

CONSTANCE MARIE HANNA-GIBSON, 62

of Lumumba Lane, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Sunday, August 11th, 2024.

She is survived by her husband: Carl Gibson; daughters: Carla and Chelsi Gibson; son: Cameron Gibson; sister: Garnell Kemp; brother: Allan Hanna Jr.; aunts: Rosemary and Dr. Andre Hanna; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral Arrangements will be announced at a later date

Funeral Service for BATEMAN

GEORGE BAIN, 87

of Sherwood Drive and formerly of Cherokee Sound, Abaco, will be held at Calvary Bible Church, Collins Avenue on Saturday, 17th August, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. Pastor Wenley Fowler, assisted by Pastor Anthone Wallace will officiate. Interment will follow in Ebenezer Methodist Cemetery, East Shirley Street.

He will surely be missed by his loving Children: Angela Wells, Deborah Francis of Abaco, Sharon (Paul) Steino, and Michael Bain; Grandchildren: Andrew and Antonio Bain, Stefan, Alisha and Jadyn Wells, Kaitlyn & Faith Francis of Abaco, Shania & Rico Steino, Mckella, Malik and Cordero Bain; Great-granddaughter: Nevae Bain; Sister: Sally Symonette; Sister-in-law: Beryl Bain & Catherine Johnson; Brotherin-law: Dewitt Symonette; Nieces & Nephews: Alma Penn (Daryl) Reid of North Carolina, Maverick Symonette of Florida, Raymond Colebrooke, William Bain of Grand Bahama, Karen (John) Rice, Timothy (Daria) Bain, Miguel (Michelle) Bain of Canada and Shane Bain, Ettajane Bain & Family, Theresa Hanna & Family, Kiara, Kenya & Kaela Black, Daphne Rhodriquez of Exuma, Judy Gibbons of Miami, Florida, Murphy Town: Elizabeth (Lenwood), Cornish, Barbara (Alonzo)Dawkins, Nixon (Tiny) Johnson, Debbie (Juan), Roldan, Marjorie (Rufus) Martin, William (Carolee) Johnson of Orlando, Florida; ASP. Jethro (Raquel) Johnson, Juliette (Granville) Brown & Johnathan Johnson; God children: Carolyn Bain of Crossing Rocks, Doctor Desiree Smith-Carey, Shanelle Knowles and Aja Moss-Coakley; Numerous other Family and Friends: Murphy Town: Leota McDonald and family and Dundas Town Families & Friends; Marsh Harbour: Wayne & Leesa Bethel, Earl & Doris Bethel, Steve & Betty Bethel, Mr. & Mrs. William Sands, Mr. Rex Pinder & Family, Mr. & Mrs. Hartis Pinder, Mrs. Thelma Pinder, Mrs. Sidney Pinder, Mr. & Mrs. Percy Pinder, Mrs. Ethelyn Lowe, Mr. William (Gail) Lowe, Mr. Ricardo (Pamela) Darville, and Mr. Gregory (Grace) Lowe, Ernest Dean & family, Dottie Glass & family, Dimple Davis & Family, Margarite & families, Bain families, Archer families, Crossing Rocks families, Bill & Joyce Weaver & families, Retired Police Frank Remy (adopted son), Hubert (David) Hamilton, Culmerville families, The Moultries, Marktenya Lightbourne and family, Reverend Carla Culmer, Jonathan & Bertha Brennan, Nathan Cash, Albert Rogers, Dr Bethel, Nurse Coakley & Nurse Wallace of Elizabeth Clinic, Mrs. Lewis of SRC, Dr. Gertrude Holder & Mum, Dr. Shantel Missick, Family & Staff of Dynamic Healing, Dr. Chrispen Gomez, Nurse Theresa Deal, Dr. Anishka Chong, Lyford Cay residents, Calvary Bible Church family, Pastor Lee, All the Pastors & Deacons of Calvary Bible Church, William Sturrup, Laura Rolle, Staff of JBR Building & Tops Lumber, Agape Christian School, Nassau Agencies, The d’Albenas Agency, SRC Maintenance Dept.

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.

Memorial Service for BARBARA GEAN NEWBOLD, 71

of Garden Hills and formerly of Cat Island, will be held at Assembly Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Edmond Street on Saturday, 17th August, 2024 at 2:00 p.m., Bro. James Bridgewater will officiate. Pre-cremation.

Left to cherish her memories are her, children: Jasmine (Kelly), Sean, Kyrenia (and Andre), Raheim (and Tyisha), and Krista; Grandchildren: Rashon and Reese Mackey; Brothers: Freddy (and Maxine), Tony, Tyrone, McNeil (and Susan), and Dwayne (and Rochelle); Sisters: Rosemary (Sheppy), Melanie (and Holger), Michelle, and Nyoka; Nieces and nephews: Freddy Jr., Leroi, David, Horatio, Husani, Samantha, Diego, Teynarae, Tory, McNeil III, Shurneil, Mauricio, Samia, Marcel, Tianna, Amanda, Anthony, Daejourn, Drew, Sydney, Daniel, and Amelia; Grand nieces and nephews: Gabriel, Jewel, Leah, Makai, Reyniah, Artley, Westleigh, Diva, Chloe, Davanti, Dominique, Cody, Wyatt, Jordan, Blake, and Adam; Cousins: who are descendants of Bertil, Herbert, Leslie, Legette, James, Thelma, Science, and Alex Stubbs, Viola Smith, Maryjane McDonald, William Poitier, Verdell Brown, Alice Stubbs, James Munnings, Helen, Harry, Elizabeth and Brown Newbold, Clonius Stubbs, Fonswitt Stubbs, Louisa Stuart, Winifred Wright, Bishop Tuton Stubbs, Leola Stuart, Ascenet and Clara Newbold, Lamont Stubbs, Thelma Stubbs, The Stubbs, Newbold, Stuart, Munnings, Seymour, and Cleare families; Aunts: Ellen (Euleses) Newbold and Lillie Stubbs; Numerous friends including: Raynard and Nicole Darling, Kevin and Shawn Burnett, Robert Hall, William and Cindy Hall, Wadson and Melissa Jean-Noel, Shonell Kelly and family, Fredricka Clarke and family, Harry and Carol Mallory, Shenique and Elvis Bain, Sandra Bullard, Ferlesa Cleare, Samantha Simmons and family, Aremena Knowles and family, Catherine, Ingrid Pinder and family, Shennita Bootle Ferguson and family, The Grand Bahama East Christian Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses, The South Beach Christian Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses (Nassau), ZNS/Batelco Retirees Group; and many others too numerous to mention

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.

Funeral Service For

Vanria Marsha Wilson-Cox, 64

of Churchill Drive, Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, August 17, 2024, 11:00a.m. at Saint Paul’s Methodist Church, Beachway Drive, Freeport, Grand Bahama. Officiating will be Reverend Kenneth Lewis assisted by other ministers in the gospel. Interment will follow in the Grand Bahama Memorial Park, Freeport, Grand Bahama.

She is survived by her loving husband: Gustavus Cox Sr.; sons: Vaccaro Wilkinson and Gustavus Cox II (Michaela Forbes); daughter-in-law: Melissa Wilkinson; grandson: Shakur Seymour; granddaughter: Armani Wilkinson; brother: Ricardo “Rex” Wilson; sisters: Mary Fynes, Helen Tillach, Penal Woodside, Vernell Rubke, Patrice and Patricia Wilson; adopted children: Stefan Rahming, Tristan Knowles, Shaneka Wilkinson, Shavanda Nicholls and Shaneka Wilkinson,Tomii Culmer, Felica (Dixie) Frazier, Kadesha Culmer and Owen Gibson; adopted siblings: Karen Brennen, Jeff and Jane Wilson, Michelle Rahming, Henry Wilson, Linda Oliver, Lashawn and Shanez Wilson, Jackie Newton, Henson and Tencie Evans, Gail Roberts, Father Neil Nairn, Ray Nairn and Rochelle Thurston; adopted grandchildren: Caiden and Keanna Taylor; brothers-in-law: Armando Rubke; Shervin Tillach Sr, Anthony Woodside, Nathaniel “Junior” Cox, Morriston Cox; sisters-in-law: Lavern Wilson; Rosalie Cox, Stephanie Cox; nieces and nephews: Karus Fynes (Keishel), Bernique Wilson, Raynado & Shervin Tillach Jr., Alexander Rahming Jr., Cordeia Munnings, Brenton, Rakeisha, Ricardo and Rickia Wilson, Romado Tucker, Kylon Newton, Neshann Rose (Charles), Shanae Butler (Apostle Leroy), and Simone, Alecia Rahming, Carlos Ramsey, Norma Fynes, Twanya Frith (Clevon), Jovette Harvey (Don), Lekisha Payoute (Kerry), Shandria Parker (Andino), Randell Deveaux, Nathia Cox-Smith (Kenneth), Lamon Cox; uncle: John Wilson; aunts: Pemula and Dorothy Coleby; grand nieces and nephews: Kaelum and Kemuel Fynes, Sidney Rolle Jr., A’Lijah and A’Laysia Desir, Rhaya Bullard, Brayden Wilson, Kayleigh and Kayrie Saunders, Royell Butler, Alexander Rahming III, Cleannya Frith-Edwards (Curvin) Clevon Jr. and Twanisha Frith, Andino Jr., Ashaun and Adari Parker, Kerriann and Kiajah Payoute, Dontaye and Don Harvey, Ka’Myah and Alexiou Rolle Jr., La’mori Cox and Jai’ya Farrington; great grand nephew: Curvin Edwards Jr.; godchildren: Sanchina Rodgers, Kendra Woods and Felix Bowe; and a host of other relatives and friends: Cassie Curry and Family, Jonathan, Pastor Cardinal (Valarie), Maxwell (Portia) and Elvie Woods, Timothy, Ashwell and Marvin Wilson, Franklin Brown, Kelsev Strachan, Micheal, (Cynthia) Colebrooke, Simon Barr, Zina Smith, Louise (Della) and Rodrese Bowe, Leona Wallace and Family, Althea Wallace and Family, Hartcourt (Majorie) Wallace and family, Irene (Willard) Barr and family, Andrew Clarke and family, Sidney and Tanya Sawyer and family, Gayle Sawyer and family, Renee Higgs and family, Natasha and Chaz Curry and family, Rosnell Evans and Family Georgie Rhondina, Princess, Elanor and Delerese Wilson, Dora (Wendell) Evans, Withlean Obrien and Neville & Jessie Dorsett, Zera Woods and family, Jillian, Jovan andJamal Evans, Anita Miller, Veronica Dean, Althea Grant, Annis Hensley Ambrister and Neressa Hamilton, Rosie and Farley Williams of Nassau, Louise and Lou Glinton of Miami, Betty and Ethlyn Gibbs of Turks and Caicos, Majorie Cox of Provo, Helena Greene and Family, Edith and Gailey Delancy and Family, Keeler and Lloyd Grant and Family. Brenetta, James Bullard,Victoria and Shirlean Rolle, Rosetta, Kinsley Murray, Iona, Pastor Mark Knowles, Engret and Beltrum Curry, Patrice and Rick Cox, Barbadella and Rev. Rudolph McKinney, Gretta andWayne McKenzie of Abaco, Elder Velma Smith, Esmae Cox, Brenda Williams, Gloria and Fitzroy Antoine of Nassau, Alrica and Larry Williams of Abaco Robert and Leona Hall ,Oswald and Ann Dean, Alvin and Bernadette Forbes, Floretta Gibbs (Turks and Caicos Island), WithleanForbes, Wellington Dean, Herbert and Sheba Gibbs, Anthony

and Valderine Hamilton, Richardand Syann Gibbs, Audley and Sonia Gibbs, George Gibbs, Eddison Gibbs, Hanfred and LavernGreene of Turks and Caicos, Donley Cox of Florida, Alpha Gibbs of Washington, Fernley and Odell Cox of Abaco, Lisa Cox and Family, Kay, Trudy, Josephine, Danny, Patrice and Lynden (Cox), Linderia Cox and Family, Noel, Barry Ewing and Family Bishop Reno Smith and Family, Reverend and Mrs. Raymond Neilly, Lakeva Nesbitt, Karen (Arlington) Rahming, Edwina Brown, Cherley Kelly, Ricky (Angie), Cynteche, Coleby, Judith, Avlyn (Ishmell) Grant, Gregory,Kendrick, Richard (Mary), Rendal, Magistrate Lennox (Joy), Dennis, Elcott (Sharon), Dwight, Carson (Michelle), Jeffrey (Manvella), Andrew, Barone (Phillipa), Rossano, Rocco, Branford, Lawrence Jr. and Derek Coleby, Elcine Pickstock, Romina (Ricardo) King, Rosetta (Maxwell) Adderley, Rhonda (Ellison) Moncur, Helen, Angela, Lynette, Desmond, Tova, Stacy, Indera,Kevin, Sophia, Anethra Coleby, Veldia, Vanessa and Alginald (Marcia) Coleby, Mrs. Irma L. Coleby (Wayde) of Turks Island and Family, Jerome and Judson Hendfield, Sheila Rolle and Family, Marguretta Lightbourne and Family, Catherine Clarke and Family, Rosie (Jeffrey)Collins and Family, Marina Maillis, Linda (Stanley) Wildgoose and Family, Edamae Rolle and Shawn Pickstock, Rex, Shandice and Rexy Rolle and Family, the management and staff of Western Air, Pet and Kenneth Smith, Bishop Theophilus Rolle and Family, Rev. Kenneth Lewis and Family, Rev. Brian Seymour and the Members of St. Paul’s Methodist Church, Rev. Raymond R. Neilly and members of Mt. Zion Wesley Methodist Church and the entire Andros Circuit, Members of Heritage of Redeeming Love Methodist Church and Rhodes Memorial Methodist Church (Nassau, Bahamas), The Womens Ministry of St. Paul’s Methodist Church, Earl and Barbra Deveaux and Family, Arnold and Geraldene Dorsett and Family, Audley and Marina Greaves, Ivan and Clara Mcphee, Clara Evans and Family, Cyril Peet and Family, Verdant Scott and Family, Janet Bain, Cleora Pratt, Ellerston and Daphne Smith, Mervyn Jr. (Margarett) and Brenda Fynes, Varnet and Mandy Coleby Dean, Lieutenant Commander Lennox Coleby Jr. RBDF, SarahLombardi, Bonnie Basden and Family, Orlando and Paulette Maxwell and Family, Martha Lockhart and Family, Dayle Bain, Amanda Bain-Robinson and Family, Rhonda Haven and Family, Rev. Beulahmae Fowler and Family, Pastor Dion Gibson and Family, Pastor Ed and Patricia Ambrister and Family, Arthur “Ted” Rahming and Family, Dr. Carolyn Rolle and Family, Arnette Watson and Family, Alexis Mackey, Clarise Evans and Family, Caston Evans andFamily, Zendal Evans and Family, Satfford Evans and Family, Janet Storr and Family, Iva Dean and Family, Pastor Harris Evans and Family, Mazie, Derry, Shanell, Justice Milton, Tony Evans and Family Chief Magistrate Carolyn Vougt and Family, the entire Evans Town Family (Andros), Gary (Jerri and Lenny (Marsha) McDonald and Family, Perry and Ingrid Scott, Carlise Wallace and Family The family of the Late David and Maude Romer, The Family of the late Jonathan and Kirklyn Rolle, The Coleby Family (Mastic Point), Griffith and Vernice Williams and Family, Jena Major and Family, John and Charlotte Armbrister and Family, Jason Adderley and family, Alex Thompson and Family, Lilly and Michael Knowles, Cardi Newton, Eddie, the management and staff of Gustavus Augusta, the management and staff of Creative Avenues (Nassau) Reginald and Florence Dean and Family, Sidney and Tanya Sawyer and Family, Huel Deveaux and Family, Renee Higgs and Family, Beth Chatelain and Family, Ernestine Young and Family, Simeon and Marion Sweeting and Family, Shaquanda Rolle, Melene Victor and family, Carolyn Vogt Evans - Acting Judge of the Industrial Tribunal, S&C Magistrate Lennox Craig Coleby, the entire community of North Andros, Mr. Sherlyn Woodside and Family, Reginald and Albertha Dames and Family, The Christie Family (Andros) The Hutchinson Family (Andros), The Riley Family (Andros), The Sumner Family (Andros), The Woodside Family (Andros), the management and staff of Westside Memorial Mortuary, management and staff of Bethel Brothers Morticians, Dr. Nadia Martinez Galvis the Pulmonary Team of Cleveland Clinic (Weston Florida), Dr. Odia Stubbs, Dr. Kristen Adderley and the nurses at the Rand Memorial Hospital.

The Family sincerely apologize for any names invertedly omitted or missed spelt.

Viewing will be held at St. Paul’s Methodist Church, Beachway Drive on Friday, August 16, 2024 from 12:00noon to 5:00p.m. and at the Church on Saturday, August 17, 2024 from 9:30a.m. until service time.

Funeral Services For

Roxanna Amanda McIntosh, 79

of Russell Town, Eight Mile Rock, Grand Bahama, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, August 17, 2024, 11:00am at Bethel Deliverance Centre, Jones Town Eight Mile Rock, Grand Bahama. Officiating will be Rev. Alpheus Woodside assisted by Rev. Douglas Sands. Interment will follow at Harbour West Public Cemetery.

Left to cherish her memories are her husband and best friend for over fifty years: Dennis McIntosh; children: Kenny and Gary McIntosh, Clenderkay (Gregory) Woodside, Annalee (Perry) Rahming, Monique (Jeffery) Hendfield, Ira (Natalie) McIntosh, and Glen Colebrooke; grandchildren: Jamaal (Marsha) McIntosh, Savanna McIntosh, Alyssa (Malvin) Oliver, Flarco Woodside, Shaquille Woodside Sr. (Kendia Evans), Toreano (Sharett) Woodside, Katushka McIntsoh (Kemmuel Moss), Natasha (Theophilus) Humes, Ira Jr., Iranequa (Geovanni Thompson), Italiya and Isaiah McIntosh, Micah Rahming, Joshua Colebrooke and Jasmine Colebrooke; great grandchildren: Jailen, Jamaal Jr., Jadeem, Jordan, Jayden, Jacob, Liam, Caiden and Israel McIntosh, Tavaranequa McIntosh, William Jr. and Armina Deveaux, Gianna Roberts, Karlie Cox, Shaquille Jr. and Sasha Woodside, Shari and Toreano Torrez Woodside, Kem’Mari, Kemuel and Kem’Myah Moss, Nathan Smith, Shiloh McIntosh and Dennis Thompson; great great grandchild: Jasmine McIntosh; sisters: Ellen Newton and Linda Williams; brother: Clyde (Paula) Newton; brothers & sisters-in-law: Sylvester and Dorothy McIntosh and family, Majoril McIntosh and family; numerous of nieces & nephews including: Brenda (Victor) Bain, Laurie (Andre) Williams, Gale Grant, Dale Diaz and family, Renae Storr and family, Don Grant and family, Pauline and Antoinette Culmer, Roshina Winston and family, Sabrina Brown, Akirra Swaby, Anissa Armbrister, Cardea Hanna, Carleo A. Boza, Justin Harris Jr., Kassim and Kencio Williams, Vincent (Karen) Culmer, Edwin (Bonnaventure) Culmer, Ramon, Rashad, Rhameech Newton, Quanisha Simon, Patrice (Finton) Russell, Monnette Bain, Terrance (Dedre) Bain, Marvin (Donita) Clark, Anthony (Perrise) Simon, Carla (Alexander) Cooper and family, Melinda (Albert) Whitney and family, Shantell (Erin) Nealond and family, Margaret (Oscar) Deveaux and family, Prescola Mackey, Sharon Gibson, Garren Gibson and Ronardo John, Joel Sanders, Sandra Wood, Cookie Straughter, Constance Smith Burwell, Marilyn Roberts, Henry Culmer and Sidney Jones, Alexander and Ruthmae Hanna, Vanria Hanna, Philip Hanna, Diann and Timothy Wilson, Trevor and Clarice Hanna, Jacqualyn and Wilson Evans, Tanya and Kendrick Minus, Princess and Mario Burrows, Lisa Lynn and Joey Lewis, Daverley and Pedro Turnquest, Sharon Johnson and family, Tyrell Johnson (deceased), Brenda Ferguson and family, Dave Taylor and Family, Dornell Taylor, Tara (Derek) Horne, Sylvester McIntosh Jr. and family, Charlie McIntosh and Family, Tessa McIntosh, Rochell Missick, Marva, Tamaris, DeAndra, Nicola (Tony) Bowe, Grecille Newton, Julian Russell, Judine Scott and Shanrose Thompson; numerous grand nieces and nephews, numerous 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 on Friday, August 16, 2024 from 12:00pm to 6:00pm

Hencil Gerald Miller, 69 affectionately called “Gubba”

of West End, Grand Bahama, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, August 17, 2024, 10:00am at St. Michaels Catholic Church, West End Grand Bahama. Officiating will be Fr. David N. Cooper assisted by Fr. Oswald L. Ferguson, Deacon Nixon Lindor, Deacon Jeffery Hollingsworth and Deacon Donald Duncombe. Interment will follow at West End Public Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife: Natasha Bullard; children: Hensil “Moe” Miller (Jonnise), Sgt Jill Bullard, Tokoya Bullard, Vernita Bullard, Andrea Kelly (Shavan), Natasha Farquharson (Tanario), Frankie Miller; Papa babies: Asjiahna Bullard, Josil Miller, Brandon Rolle, Elnita Carti, Dakari Burrows, Jaiden Kelly, Tokoya Bullard, Jeral Allen, Henlena Miller, Azaria Kelly, Tafari Farquharson, Isana Farquharson; adopted son: Gasman Hepburn; brothers: Andrew Miller Sr. Harrison Miller; sister-in-law: Jenny Miller, Marguretta Miller; cousin: Stephen Martin; nephews & nieces: Sonia Miller, Errol Miller Jr., Tamara Miller, Mervin Miller Sr., Harrinique Miller, Andrew Miller Jr., Corey Bodie, Ozia Bodie, Ophira Bodie-Taylor (Vernal), Jessica Curtis (Hurvin), Nadine Pinder (Pastor Israel), Joan Morris, Dionne Rolle, Ricardo (Ricky) Jones; grand nieces & nephews: Shamal Miller, Stephen Allen, Stephon Allen, Samuel Knowles, Shamiah Knowles, Tyquan Miller, Denard Miller, Skylah Miller, Nardo Miller, Mervin Miller Jr., Royalty Adderley, Garvae Miller, Jamaal Ferguson, Andrew Miller III , Anquanique Miller, Valentino Cooper, Keemai Taylor, Tristen Smith, Janiah Curtis, Jaliyah Curtis, Daneka Sands, Tejay Butler, Shavonna Morris Merjee Laing, Keanu Morris, Warren Rolle, Wolly J. Rolle, Walton Rolle, Ricardo Jones Jr., Richard Jones, Rakell Jones; great-grand nieces & nephews too numerous to mention; godchildren: Dereese Burrow, Deleese Burrows, Cathea Johnson, Malica Johnson; other loving family and friends included but not limited to: Pastor Micheal & April Garvey family, James & Darlene Culmer Family, Michael & Sheila Gaudy (kids), Deweese Burrows Sr & family, Delores Frith & family, Gwen Garvey, LeShawnique Nesbitt, Mercedez Evans, Nyashia Hyler, Charles Adderley & family, Michael & Moses Moxey, The Rolle family, The Hanna family, The Wilchcombe family, The Neely family, The Smith family, Rev. Ella Charlton & Family, Yvette Farrington, Frank Missick & the Pinders Point Crew, St. Peter’s Baptist Church, The Church of God of Prophecy West End, Paster Roosevelt Rolle & Family, Old Bahama Bay Guest & Staff, St. Michael‘s Catholic Church, New Life Church, Apostle Anthony & Anna Grant Family, (Agape House) and the entire West End Community!!!

Viewing will be held in the “Royal Suite” at Westside Memorial Mortuary, Hanna Hill Eight Mile Rock on Friday, August 16, 2024 from 12:00 noon to 6:00pm.

Funeral Service for LYNDEN MITCHELLE SAUNDERS, 57

Formerly of Palmetto Avenue, Nassau Bahamas, of Salina Point, Acklins, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, August 17th, 2024, at 10:00a.m. at Bethel Baptist Church, Meeting Street, Nassau, Bahamas. Officiants are Rev. A. Dewitt Hutchespm. Assisted by Other Ministers of the Gospel. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Gardens, Soldier Road, Nassau, Bahamas.

He is predeceased by his Parents: Hervis and Evangelist Cleomie Saunders and Brother: Bullahmo Colebrooke.

Left to cherish your memories are, Two Sons: Lynden Jr. and Lyntorio Saunders. One Daughter: Lyntoria Saunders. Bastian. Adopted children: Amber Bodie, Sherniah Armbrister, Phillinica and Tamia Anderson. Brothers: Jeffrey Colebrooke and Garfernille Saunders, Sisters: Monique (Cordell) Delancey, Ruby Russell and Staretta (Leon) Robinson. Grandchildren: Thomeo and Thomea Bastian, Lyniah and Jordan Saunders and Cjay. Uncles: Williard (Francina) Saunders, Hencil, Larry and Andy Rae Saunders of Mastic Point, Andros, Aunts: Sarah Cox and Mavis Gaitor; Grand Aunt: Pearl Simmons and Dora Saunders; Nieces and Nephews: Lavara, Jeffame, Javontae Yvelise) Jeffette (Collison) Ingraham, Jeselle (Dereck) Sands, Aliyah Colebrooke, Flame (Eugene) Thompson, Cashmere, Stardell, Amadaze, Christopher, Angel, Jasmine, Stephon, Rohan, Joshua and Asia Colbrooke, Dormanique Morley, Daynell (Deanza) Brannen, Deangela Delancey, Candasey Lightbourne, Insp. Nadia (Sgt. Gonzalo) Broncaccio, Derranique and Dereck Morris, Sedrica Anderson, Alvin, Darnell and Leon Saunders and Leandra and Travis Robinson and Genito Saunders; Cousins: Vernetta Henley, Sandra Mott, ShirleyMae (Ishmael) Francis, Carla Ann (Andy) Saunders, Lindsey, Hazel, Cora, Michelle, Brandon, Nadia, Michelle, Rochelle, Donnie, Denise, Wendy, Gary, Dereck, Dave, Michael, Tameka, Lakeisha, Kim, Cyril, Harvey, Sherman, Nita, Gary, Shawn, Raquel, Spadicus, Sergio, Rapunzel, Magellan, Yvette, Natasha, Samantha, Mervetta, Wilkiesha, Kerlene, Lafera, Sally, Sanita, Edd, Aaron, Hyacinth, Cora, Gary, Cashes and Mark, Dehgory; Special Friend: Latoya Anderson. Host of other relatives and friends including: Astrid Bodie and family, Jacqueline Miller and family, Kevin, Trevolt Smith and family, Curtis, Kendra, Terranique, Airline, Terrance, Andrea, Daphne Smith and family, Latoya and Lisa, Mrs. Paul and the Oxford Avenue Family, Brendalee Sands, Cedric Carey and Family, Natasha Bain, Steven, Olive Hanna, Wendell, Ramon, Carol, Clement, Eunamae, Elaine, Hencil, Indera, Michelle, Audreyanna, Deangelo, Danny, Dominic, Trevor, Clinton, Franklin, Kelly, Anna, Brea the

entire Salina Point and Acklins Family Mastic Point Andros family, Palmetto Avenue Family, Angela Rahming, Lavern Riley and family, Simone Frazer and family, Lakeisha Joffer, Lynden and Nadia Bethel and family, Lyndell, Lahendra Rolle and family, Tia, Ajay, Tao, Marcia, Pandora, Rochelle, Pastor Forbes, Male Surgical 1 and others too numerous to mention.

May His Soul Rest in Peace!

Please forgive us if we inadvertently excluded your name. We thank everyone for your prayers and support during this time.

Relatives and friends may pay their last respects in the “Rudolph Pratt Memorial Suite” at Amethyst Memorial, #534 East Street South (opposite Fresh Auto Car Lot) on Friday, August 16th, 2024, from 11:00a.m to 6:00p.m.

Death Notice for JAMIE CRISPIN TYNES, 48

of #8 Kemp’s Court, Nassau, Bahamas, passed away at Princess Margaret Hospital on Thursday, July 18th, 2024.

He is Pre-deceased by his mother: Paula Tynes.

He is survived by his, Father: Maurice Tynes; Sisters: Rhea TynesYoung, La’Tarra Tynes-Whitaker; Brother: Kyle Maurice Tynes; Uncles: Danny and Michael Tynes; Aunts: Sharon Brown, Mavis Davies, Coralee Butler; Niece: Brielle Young; Nephews: Kenaz and Kyran Tynes; and a host of other relatives and friends

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date

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

Funeral Service for MARGUERITE BONABY, 65

of #1 Taylor Drive, Bamboo Town, Nassau Bahamas, will be held on Saturday, August 17th, 2024, at 10:00a.m. at All Saints Anglican Church, Joan Heights, Nassau, Bahamas. Officiating are Father. Bradley Miller, Assisted by Father Richard Wood. Interment will follow in Southern Cemetery, Cowpen & Spikenard Roads.

She is survived by, Sons: Devon Bonaby, Stephon Bonaby; Daughter: Vonyia Hutcheson; Mother: Glendina Forbes; Sisters: Wendy, Christine, Monique Bonaby, Lorna Bowe, Andrea Bonaby, Prescola Bonaby; Daughter-in-Law: Shawna Bonaby; Special Friend: Lincoln Dorsette; Grandchildren: Devon Bonaby Jr., D’Avernique Bonaby, Jordan Hutcheson, Tre Hutcheson, Ethan Hutcheson, Deandra Hutcheson; Brother-in-Law: Kirk Bowe; Nieces & Nephews: Inspector Jetadiah Bonaby, Tianne Bowleg, Akeen Bonaby, Maronique Paul, Marcio Paul, Athena Bowe, Trasudi Bowe, Jarred Bowe, Darius Bonaby; Niece-in-Law: Lynette Bonaby; Nephew-in-Law: Burton Bowleg; Aunts: Effimae Bonaby, Gernella Curry, Mazeline Larrimore, Shirley Ambrose, Nathale Bonimy; Uncles: Egan Bonimy, Floyd Bonimy; Grandnieces: Brea Bowleg, Bernae Bowleg, Jaylynn Bonaby, Jerimyah Bonaby, Judayah Bonaby; Grandnephews: Deontay Rolle, Alexus Bonaby, Tyron Bowleg; Cousins: David Forbes, Paulette Nixon, Iva Bain, Denise Ferguson, Laurette McKenzieHaverson, Sandra Pickstock, Ename (Edward) Fox, Sabrina Burrows, Kirkwood Munnings, Everette (Niki) Munroe, Kendall (Donna) Munroe, Betty (Gordon) Christie, Theresa (Obie) Rolle, Frederick (Gloria) Major II, Eugene ( Eileen) Major, Berle Major, Genice (Dominic) Major, Aubrey (Sheila) Major, Raquel (Clinton) Braynen, Perez Major. Other Relatives and Friends: Christine & Esther Dorsette, Coral Butler, Annette Rigby, Wilfred Dorsette, Leona Fowler, Rita Strachan of Arthur Town, Cat Island, Anishka Whyms & family, Aaron Demeritte & Family, Jermaine Mackey & family, The family of the late Emily Munroe, The Family of the Late Joyclyn Major, Bamboo Town Community. Special Thanks: Ms. Nadia; her Care Taker, The Management and Staff of Bahamas Waste Management, All Saints Anglican Church Family, the doctors, and nurses at Princess Margaret Hospital, Accident & Emergency Department, and the Oncology Department. We extend our sincere apologies for any names that may not have been mentioned due to the overwhelming outpouring of love from neighbors, co-workers, family, and friends. Your support means the world to us.

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 16th, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00p.m.

Death Notice for AJALON DANTE CHARLTON, 27

of Farrington Road, Nassau, Bahamas, passed away in Old Bight, Cat Island on Monday, August 5th, 2024.

He is survived by his, Mother: Magnola Bastian; Father: Wesley Charlton; Sons: Rolles Clarke, Ajalon Dante Charlton Jr.; Sisters: Malencha and Ivy Bastian; a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date

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

L.F.D&E, C.E.O

Funeral Service for

JAMES ALEXANDER BOODLE, 70

affectionately called “200 Snapper”

of Mangrove Street, Nassau Village, Nassau Bahamas, will be held on Saturday, August 17th, 2024, at 10:00a.m. at First Baptist Church, Market Street, Nassau, Bahamas.

Officiating will be held by Bishop Karven Bain, Faith Tabernacle Church (HCOG), Assisted by Other Ministers of the Gospel. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery, Soldier Road, Nassau, Bahamas.

He is survived by his, Sons: Natario, Macio and Latoya Boodle, Leonardo and Terrol Boodle, Alex Boodle; Daughters: Termera and Geno Edgecombe, Kenya Boodle; Sister: Paranell Boodle; Brother: Prince Boodle; Grandchildren: Geno, Jessica, Tamarvin Edgecombe, Emmanuel Reckley, Tamajio, Teneesha, Macio Boodle, Tyler, Teitan, Saleen Boodle and Trent Edgecombe; Stepchildren: Troy, Warren, Desmond, Desiree; Sister: Paranell Boodle; Brother: Prince Boodle Sr.; Mother-in-law: Luella McKenzie; Sisters-in-law: Shenique, Bertha Mae, and Stacy McKenzie; Brother-in-law: Jeffrey, Gladstone, Russley, Kendal, Alfred and Vencil McKenzie; Nieces & Grand nieces: Garnell, Sharon Boodle, Joyclyn, Clarice, Melisa, Jeniece, Anastacia, Keisha, Christina Davis, Jacky, Sheena, Phillipa, Sharonda Curtis, Sierra Cash, Monica, Destiny, Lapetra, Lakeitra, Tara, Tiesha, Taylor, Jasmine, Jade, Wilthia, Savanah, Nya, Vardonique, Raneisha, Johnaye. Nephews & Grand nephews: Willard Sr., Erskin, Elkanha, Prince Jr., Lyndin, Christopher, Basil Miller, Eric Curtis, Juan, Elton, Noland, Calvin, Carson, Justin Miller, Willard Jr., Sebastian, Marlon, Devantae, Phill, Thorn, James, Nelson, Treco, Tyrese, Prince III, Phyon, John, Rudishio. Cousins: Louise, Debra, Erma, Sydney and Samuel Boodle, Louise, Debra, Erma, Sydney and Samuel Boodle Wilson family, Estella King Family, Stubbs Family, Stephanie Riley Family, Edgecombe Family, Emitt Munroe Family, Desmond Brown Family (Dancy Blue), Munnings Family, Johnson Family, CB: (Citizen Band) Friends, Cleared Family, First Baptist Family, Bennett Family, Pastor Dorsett Family, Ebenezer Baptist Family, Bowles Family & Ida St. Family.

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 16th, 2024, from 11:00a.m to 6:00p.m.

Mervyn Gerard Moxey, 72 affectionately called “Jerry”

will be held on Saturday, August 17, 2024, 10:00 a.m. at St. Barnabas Anglican Church, Baillou Hill Road. Officiating will be Rev. Chester Burton.

He is survived by his loving wife: Lucinda née Dawkins; children: Janice and Kareem (Keyona); mother: Hilda Moxey; brother: Dennis; sisters: Carol, Alrena and Sylvia; nieces: Avonne and Lauren; nephew: Dwayne; grandniece: Charlotte; brothers- in-law: Alfred, Donald, Roosevelt (Sandra), Michael and Franklyn; sistersin-law: Carmie and Annlee; other relatives including: Phalana, Rashan, Cassie, Zbigniew, Yasnov, Aron and Donette and a host of friends, and colleagues who will forever remember his kindness, wisdom and strength.

Relatives and Friends may pay their last respects at Butlers’ Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Ernest and York Streets on Friday, August 16, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and at the church on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until service time.

Sean D. Pratt

Death Notice For

Peter Anthony Whitfield, 88

formerly of South Beach, New Providence, Bahamas died at his residence in Fresh Creek, Andros, Bahamas on Sunday, August 11, 2024.

He is survived by his wife: Marie Whitfield; children: Karen Grant; Kayla Marshall; Trevor Whitfield; grandchildren: Kellyia and K’Lisa Whitfield; Aliyah and Jade Marshall; and a host of other relatives.

Funeral services will be announced at a later date.

Death Notice For

Frieda Marguerite Hall, 92

of Norfolk Street, passed away at her residence, on Tuesday, August 13, 2024.

She is survived by her daughters: Janice (Ray) Belton; Linda (Dion) Forsyth; son: Philip (Nancy) Hall; granddaughters: Kristy (Jevon); Ashley; grandsons: Nathan (Christie); Neil (Tammy); Daniel (Linzi); and a host of other relatives.

Funeral services will be announced at a later date.

Funeral Services For

Remelda Davis, 76

a resident of Banyan Avenue, South Beach, New Providence, Bahamas will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 18th, 2024 at Zion Baptist Church, East and Shirley Streets. Offciating will be Rev. T. G. Morrison assisted by Rev. Walton Winter and other Associate Ministers, Deacons and Evangelists. Interment will follow in Lakeview Memorial Garden, J.F.K Drive and Gladstone Road.

Remelda was predeceased in death by her mother: Mary Bain; father: Joe Laroda; brothers: Wilbrent Bain, Hansel Scott Stuart, Valentino O’Bainyear; sister: Dressler Thompson; daughter: Desaree Davis.

Remelda leaves to mourn are her loving husband of ffty six years: Gladstone R. Davis; daughter: Nicolette Deal; son: Donathan Davis; son-in-law: George Deal; grandsons: Devante and Nygie Deal; brothers: James Wallace (Freeport, Grand Bahama), Raynor, Alcott and Lehansel Bain; sister: Joycene Bain-Lightbourne (Fort Lauderdale, Florida); brothers-in-law: James Thompson and Perry Lightbourne (Fort Lauderdale, Florida); sisters-in-law: Leanora Saunders, Dorothy Davis (Freeport, Grand Bahama), Jayann Davis, Voldi and Visna Bain; nephews: Drexel Thompson, Sgt. Alexander Laroda, Lamar Wallace, Renaldo, Ravi, Marion Bain, Alcott, Devard Bain, Venque Angelo Bain, Otereo, Joshua, Octavio, Dezi O’Bainyear, Damien Wiliams, Eugene Davis, Thomas Davis, Van Dyke Saunders, Lyndon, Jefferson and Evero Davis; nieces: Michelle Rolle, Jasmine, Jandlyn Thompson (Charlotte, North Carolina), Carissa Bain (Winter Park, Florida), Antonia BainPride (Tampa, Florida), Allisia Bain-Simmons (Tampa, Florida), Nakish Humes, Nakia Brent (Freeport, Grand Bahama), Ambrosine Duncombe, Shaddai O’Bainyear-Toote, O’Nasya, Obria O’Bainyear, Kayla, Lynette and Inga Saunders; cousins: Nadeen Beneby, Brenda Simms, Patricia, Eleanor, Wesley, Lambert, Peter, Rev. Carl Campbell, Monique Glinton, Rosamund Carey, Alphonso, Arthur, Edward, Jonathan, Edgar and Samuel Strachan; other relatives and friends including: Ethel Minus & Family, Nicole Rivers & Family, Scavella and Cambridge families of Hatchet Bay, Eleuthera, Deal, Cox, Leon, the Bain Family, Theresa Heastie, Maggie Arnette, Eric Johnson, Mr. Bowe, Lenny Taylor, Mr. Pool & Johnson Family, Moss Family, Nigel Ingraham, Enesca Fitzgerald-Smith and Family, Deborah Farrington, the staff of First Caribbean Int’l Bank & Trust Company (Bahamas) Ltd., Arawak Cay Family, Patrons of Remelda Davis Kitchen and others too numerous

to mention.

Relatives and friends may pay their respects at Cedar Crest Funeral Home and Crematorium ltd, Robinson and Baillou Hill Roads on Saturday from 12:00 noon to 5:00p.m. and at the church on Sunday from 1:00 p.m. until service time.

Glen McDonald Gibson, 71

a resident of Cowpen Road West, New Providence, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 17th, 2024 at Greater Bethel Cathedral, Faith Way. Offciating will be Bishop Christopher N. Minnis assisted by other mininters of the gospel. Cremation will follow.

Left to cherish his memories are his wife: Deborah Gibson; brother: Preston Gibson; son: Corey Preston Gibson; daughter: Kimberlyann Glenda Gibson; daughter-in-law: Tiffany Gibson; grand-daughter: T’Kori Gibson; cousins: Valgo Shannon, Anthony Gibson, Constance Gibson, Elton Gibson, Gary Gibson, Valgo Sturrup, Miriam Carey, Theresa Sands, Lester Gibson, Freda Johnson, Patsy Grant, Willis Thompson, Judy Turnquest, Agnist Miller, Jan Bowleg, Tyrone Gibson, Alfred Culmer, Basil, Julia Knowles, Lewis Knowles, Dianne Maycock, Joyce Knowles, Trevor Knowles, Romae Knowles, Chief Superintendent of Police Laura Stuart, Mario Stevenson, Kimberly Spencer, Alfred Spencer Jr., Tonya Knowles, Aaron Knowles, Eric Knowles Jr., and Ethan Knowles; other relatives & friends: The Bethel Family, Wendal Clarke & Family, The Burrows Family, The Moss Family, Collin Cartwright & Family, Craig Cartwright & Family, The Stuart Family, Arthur Gibson & Family, Gregory & Lottie Rahming & Family, Steve Culmer & Family, Ricardo Smith & Family, Kenneth Culmer & Family, Jimmy Kemp & Family, Andre Moultrie & Family, Anthony Darville & Family, Jeffrey Darville & Family, Edwin Johnson & Family, Deidre Seymour & Family, Sharon Rolle & Family, Christopher Taylor & Family, Breinnae Williams & Family, Bahamas Customs Family, A.G. Electric Co. Family, Apex Awards & Signs Family, General Appliance Family, The entire Culmersville Family.

Relative and friends may pay their respects at Cedar Crest Funeral Home and Crematorium, Robinson Road and Baillou Hill Roads on Friday from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. and on Saturday at the church from 9:00 a.m. until service time.

Death Notices For

Hazel Lovita Davis, 83

a resident of West Place Drive, West Ridge, New Providence, Bahamas died at her residence on Friday, August 9, 2024.

She is survived by her daughter: Dorissa (Tedwin) Dorsett; grandchildren: Nakara Davis Nixon, Terrell Javon Davis, Brenshuna Davis, Kaelyn Dorsett, Teleah Dorsett; brother: Edward Miller; numerous nieces and nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Remilda Viola Sturrup, 90

a resident of Longbay, South Andros, Bahamas died at her residence on Friday, August 9th, 2024.

She is survived by her sons: Thomas, Daniel Jr., Wallace and Donavan Sturrup; daughters: Glendina Saunders, Joycelyn Duncombe, Rosemary Sturrup, Gennymae Miller, Lela Sturrup and Portina Smith; 29 grandchildren; 34 great grandchildren; brothers: Christopher Stuart, Wendall Stuart, Bishop Carlton Stuart, Godfrey Stuart; sisters: Emily Rahming, Justina Rolle and Abertha Mcphee; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

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

Funeral Services for

CHARLES HUBERT “Charlie”

JOHNSON, 72

a resident of #23 Cordia Street, Pinewood Gardens, will be held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Boyd Road, on Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Monsignor Alfred Culmer, assisted by Deacon Peter Jones. Interment follows in Catholic Cemetery, Tyler Street.

Left to cherish his memories are his, Daughters: Dior Rolle, Dijon Hepburn and D’Estee Johnson. Sons-In-Law: Avery Rolle, Quintin Hepburn and George Sands. GrandChildren: Zavia, Joshua, Ricarion and Jordan. Sisters: Alfreda Cleare, Patricia Ferguson, Marina Johnson and Elizabeth Munroe. Brothers: George, Arthur, Perry & Peter Johnson, Peter Storr and Maxwell Homer. Brother-In-Law: Stephen Adderley. Sisters-in-law: Stephanie Armbrister, Sherry Williams, Jacqueline Adderley, Michelle McKenzie, Nakita Smith, Natasha Mackey, Latoya & Inga Adderley. Nieces: Gertrude Forde, Gwendolyn Spence, Jillian Munroe, Lisa Armbrister, Stacey Johnson, Sharon Wilson, Debbie & Rosina Johnson, Ashley Johnson, Christina Cleare, Ostia & Perrisia Johnson, Melanese McKenzie, Antonia Williams, Abri Godet, Robynn Armbrister, Lavaughna Hepburn, Susan & Victoria Johnson, Bridgette Seymour. Nephews: Kirk, Raymond & Van Demeritte, Dexter Johnson, Michael & Aaron Cleare, Arthur Jr., Perron Johnson, Everette Moss, Neville, Vernal & Victor Johnson, Tyrone Lightbourne Jr., Steffan and Anton Adderley, Marcello, Mikhale & Herman McKenzie Jr., Jarue Ranger. Sixty-One {61} Grand-Nieces & Nephews. Cousins: Dianne Kelly, Beth, Sally & Marlee Johnson, Georgina Roberts, Nina Ingraham, Patrice Homer, Mary Bastian-Johnson. Other Relatives and Friends Including: Don Curry, Pat, Richard, Alfred Smith, Marilyn Jones, Mr. Miller, Minerva Griffin, Dr. Lana Jones, Deallo, Shanquia, Jessica Butler, Angel Knowles, Ebony, Raddy, Ruth Coakley & the Armbrister family, Marilyn Jones, Patrick Gardiner, Arundale, Peter Bethel, Ice Man, Patricia Anderson, Tyrone Lightbourne Sr., Jerome and Paula Adderley & family, Stargel, Lamason Rolle, Dalanna Ellis, Marva Knowles & family, Shakera & Derricka, Ingrid Taylor, Tara Deveaux, Audra Tynes, Candace Burnside, Stevette Mitchell, Alyssia Pickstock, Anthony Lockhart, Ingrid Carey, Clement Georges & family, Macedonia Baptist Church family, New Covenant Baptist Church family, Cordia Street Community, former staff of Nassau Beach, Crystal Palace, Radisson, Sheraton & Melia Hotels, Eneas St. & Bain Town community, Harbour Island family, Dr. Feron Deveaux, Nurses Francois, Farquharson & Palamos, other staff of the Male Orthopedic Ward.

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.

ALVIN LIVINGSTONE

WRIGHT, 77

a resident of #4 Woodbury Court, Domingo Heights, & formerly of Deadman’s Cay, Long Island, will be held at Catholic Church of The Resurrection, Resurrection Drive, Joan’s Heights West, on Friday, August 16, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. Officiating will be Father Pascal Ukpeh. Interment follows in Lakeview Memorial Gardens, John F. Kennedy Drive.

Left to cherish his precious memories are, his Wife: Janet Wright (née Weir); Sons: Taja (Cherisse) & Khalid (Lydia) Wright; Daughters: Deloris (Randy) Russell, Laverne Wright & Janel Brennen; Godchild: Decia Dean; Grandchildren: Lisa (James) Woodside, Dwight & Deangelo Ferguson, Brandi (Alex) Sands & Ali Russell, Troy Lewis, Taja Jr., Tanajh, Tacara & T’Chea Wright, DeJan & DeJanae Brennen & Khamari Wright; Great-grandchildren: Dramiah, Deangelo Jr., Jeremiah & James, Trinity Lewis and Bryson & A’laina Sands. 1 Aunt: Gladys Dakins; Brothers: Gerald (Victoria), Leviticus (Sharell), Esau (Dorothy), Roland, Aaron and Peter (Loletha); Sisters: Gertrude Gibson, Evelyn Wright, Eltoy (Sherman) Moss, Dorothy (Luke) Martin and Sheila (Patrick) Evans. Brothers-in-law: Charles Weir & Wilbert Dean; Sisters-in-law: Ruth Campbell, Joan Roberts, Stephanie Weir, Maxine Julien & Leslie Robinson; Nieces and Nephews: Usma Wright, Usene (Shirmae) Wright, Dominica Wright, Nekido (Lakeisha) Wright, Keshanna (Harvey) Woodside, Kyette (Sergio) Basden, Nakera (Richard) Notice, Tanya (Shorn) Malcolm, Trico and Tica Wright, Lukia, Shanny and Kevon Martin, Sharicka and Candice Evans, Shelea (Bradley) Henfield, Shayla Gibson and Sharmaine (Ricardo) Thomas; Cousins: Florence Rahming and Hazel Ellis, Pastor Leroy (Curlean) Major, M.P., Pastor Danny & Kenny Major, Samuel Robinson & Samuel Clare, Peter & Ted Major, Malcolm & David Wright, Tony & Charles Gray, Ricky & Sheralyn Greenwich, Ruthmae & Esther Major, Della Wright & Janet Adderley; A host of other relatives and friends including: John, Hartman, Wellington Brown, Michael Swaby and Dudley Forbes, The Wright, Major & Weir families, The Rolle, Clarke and McDonald families, Bishop Quebell Martin & family, Kirk Thompson & family, Allan & Brenda Evans & family, Cheryl Sands & family, Elvis Cartwright, The Domingo Heights West family & The Resurrection Church family.

Friends may pay their last respects at Demeritte’s Funeral Home, Market Street, from 12-5:00 p.m. on Thursday & on Friday at the church from 8:30 a.m. until service time.

Funeral Services for

VINCENT JOSEPH TINKER, 68

a resident of #4 Haven Road, will be held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Boyd Road, on Friday, August 16, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. Officiating will be Monsignor Alfred Culmer, assisted by Deacon Peter Jones. Interment follows in Lakeview Memorial Gardens, John F. Kennedy Drive.

Vincent Joseph Tinker will forever remain in the hearts of his, Wife: Marilyn Regina. Sons: Tamar Rashad, Terrell Rashan and Aquille Zahkyro Butler (adopted). Sisters: Hazel Knowles, Birdie Duncombe, Agatha Meadows (Rodger), Lonnie Simmons (Wallenstein). Brothers: Rudolph, Gregory Tinker and Reno Johnson. Nieces: Heather Rolle (Lemuel), Michelle Duncombe, Oria Tinker, Althea Simmons. Nephews: Adrian, Orano Tinker, Tremaine, Demario Duncombe, Mark Cash, Ryan, Ramon (Makeda), Rodger Meadows Jr., Reno Johnson. Aunt: Marjorie Cleare. Sisters-in-law: Elder Cherilyn (Minister Wesley) Munnings, Mrs. Carolyn Conliffe. Other relatives and friends including: Deborah Marche (Dale), Brenda Powell (Donnie), Bridgette Rolle, Philip Micklewhite (Cyslin), Kendal Micklewhite, Emerson Smith & Family, Prince, Michelle, Angie & Family (Florida), Sharon and Avis Thompson, Ruth Lightbourne, Ann Thompson, Gladstone Adderley, Roosevelt Dawkins, Donald and Gwen Barr, Constance Evans & Family, Paul and Llorette Isaacs, Angeline and Ernest Smith, Arlington and Sherry Brown, William Newbold, Marissa Brice (Lowes), Zelma Albury, Norma Wallace, Tracey and Bridgette Cooper, Hank and Eloise Gibson, Garth Culmer, Ivan Francis, Sterling Mackey, George Manson, Rodney and Gina Moncur, Deacon Jamicko and Indira Forde, Bro. Franklin and Glenda Bethel, Ricardo and Vanessa McQueen, Willamae Albury, Lily Benson, Maxine Williamson, Bonnie Rolle, Errolee Conliffe, Peggy Pratt, Ann King, Valencia Rigby, Garbrielle Archer, Melanie Farrington, Dr. Patricia Rodgers, Sherrilynn Thompson (Paulette), Samuel Brown, Allison Mortimer, Charmaine Smith, Sis. Katherine Rose, Deacon Tezel Anderson, Mervyn and Alice Burrows, Luther Rolle, Gilroy Albury, Henry Dean, E. Ferguson (Iron), Maurice and Ava Armstrong, Rosamund Stubbs, Angela Archer, Erica Ingraham, Monique Lockhart, Ava BurkeThompson, Rose Miller & Family, Genevieve Evans, Frank and Annie Roker, Monsignor Alfred Culmer & St. Joseph’s Parish, Grants Town Wesley Methodist Church, Deacon Tezel Anderson, GTWMC Sanctuary Choir, Home & Family Life Committee, Women’s Fellowship, B.A.C.O., Bel Canto Singers, Wemco Security, Ministry of Tourism, Staff of Colina Insurance, Budget Food Stores (Extra Value, Oakes Field), Lowes Pharmacy. Special thanks to: Dr. Neil Parker, Dr. Bismal Francis, Dr. Duane Sands, Dr. Levard Roberts, Dr. Kevin Moss, Dr. Gregory Pinto, Dr. Charlyon Bonimy, Dr. Duvaughn Curling, Dr. Vashti Darling, Dr. Joseph Evans, Dr. Jill Gibson, Dr. Jonathan Rodgers, Doctors Hospital, Oaktree Medical, Cleveland Clinic (Florida), Kelso Lab.

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

CORAL VERNETTA SAWYER, 86

a resident of #5 Ninth Terrace, will be held at St. Agnes Anglican Church, Baillou Hill Road, on Friday, August 16, 2024 at 3:00 p.m.

Officiating will be Venerable Archdeacon Keith N. Cartwright, assisted by Rev’d Father B. Travis Fernander & Rev’d Father Howard L. Bethel. Interment follows in St. Agnes Cemetery, Nassau Street.

Left to cherish her memories are her, Sisters: Donna Wilkinson-Paulding, Daphne Wilkinson-Taylor, Andrea Smith, Linda Bartlette, Sandra Lloyd & Mona Harris. Brothers: Gerald Sawyer & Dudley Sawyer. Brothers-in-law: Joseph Paulding, Douglas Taylor, Robert Bartlette & Douglas Lloyd of Canada. Sisters-in-law: Christine Sawyer, Barbara Sawyer & Marva Sawyer. Nieces: Hope Shelly-Ann Ratliffe, Zendra Neely, Tiffany Molly Sawyer, Akosua Taylor, Araba Taylor, Esi Taylor, Nia Paulding, Pina Davis, Stanya Davis, Amanda Sawyer, Annette Humes & Erica Anita Murphy. Nephews: Jerome Sawyer, Adrian Dean, Christopher Farrington, Jamaal Paulding, Kwesi Paulding, PaKwesi Taylor, Lincoln Dorsette Jr., Kylan Dean, Gerard Sawyer, Juan McCartney, Rev’d Father Enrique McCartney. Nephews-in-law: Clement Neely, Carlyle Brown, Fernando Pinto de Arruda & Charles Kramer. Nieces-in-law: LaToya Dean, Kesanaya Dorsette. Aunt: Maureen Rahming. Grand Nephews and Nieces: George B.J. Ratliffe, Annalise Brown, Aliyah Brown, Elijah Brown, Gabriela Pinto de Arruda, Celeste Pinto de Arruda, Alexzendria Neely, Lashay Dean, Amaya Dean, Milan & Kai Murphy, Daly McCartney, Jesse McCartney, Jamie McCartney, James Jolly III & Trianna Korth. Other Relatives & Friends including: Roosevelt, Augustus, Dianne and Monique Rahming, Ruth, Gabe, Josh and Jonah Raskin and Family, Marita, Michelle, Dwight, Glenn & Montgomery Roberts, Gwen Moncur & Family, Tina Giles, Helen Giles Smith & Family, Connie Marbury and Family, Debbie Strachan, Michael Fernander, Kara Wright, Arvin & Gibao Butler, Kystal Lafleur, Ethelyn Rolle and Family, Anthony Boosie, Andrew and Dr. Gemma Rolle, Tracee Lightbourne, Patrenda Russell-Brice & Family, Audley, Brent & Brigette Dean, Bianca Willie, Keisha Deveaux Strachan, Suffragan Bishop Gilbert & Olga Thompson, Gilbert Jr. & Angela Williams & Heather Maynard, Rosemarie Thompson, Meta, Craig, Earle Bethell, Melanie Munnings & family, Dr. Cyprian, Cecile and Johnathan Strachan and Family, Ingrid, Stuart, Dr. Leslie & Beverly Culmer & family, Kaye, Leiliann & Lakaya Wilson, Addington & Ruth Cox, The Evans family, Elise Strachan & Family, Barbara Campbell & Family, Andrew Strachan & Family, Annzlo Jr. Strachan and Family, Carla & Abby Smith, Ricardo Deveaux, Trudy Deal, Kevin Arnett, Gladys Sands & Family, Mable Stubbs & Family, The Maynard Family, The Rum Cay Social Club, The East Hampton Community; and a host of other relatives and friends, too numerous to mention.

Friends may pay their last respects at Demeritte’s Funeral Home, Market Street, from 10-5:00 p.m. on Thursday.

Funeral Service for

BENJAMIN “Worse” DEMERITTE JR., 71

a resident of Fox Hill Road North, will be held at St. Anselm’s Roman Catholic Church, Bernard Road, Fox Hill, on Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. Officiating will be Fr. Reginald Demeritte & Fr. Noel Clarke, assisted by Reverend Mr. Ricardo Demeritte. Interment follows in St. Anselm’s Cemetery, Bernard Road.

Benjamin is survived by, his Wife: Patricia Demeritte; Three Sons: Jermaine (Alison), Chino (Shakila), and Alvardo Demeritte; Two Daughters: Tiffany and Nicollette Newbold; Adopted Son: Kilo Rolle; Grandchildren: Jermaine Jr., Javante, Jayton, Jonarion, Ricka, Chino Jr., Shakan, Alvardo Sr., Henrique, and Mureno Jr.; Great-Grandchildren: Alvardo Jr. and Alexander; Siblings: William (Carolyn), Rev. Reginald, Jason, and Travis Demeritte; Rosalie “Gigi” Strachan; Lori and Shanae Demeritte; Rickya (Shorn) Munroe; Stacy (Noel) Turnquest; and Jewlann Bethel; Nieces & Nephews: Shenequa, Wakisha, Deautra (Dion), Perrika (Scott), Derece (Neal), Tonya, Glenisha, Tori, Sion, Tyler, Taylor, Londyn, Carter, Shane (Jan), Reno, Derin, Sharrod, Stephen, Clemson, Perez (Keishan), Deangelo, De’Ondre, De’Andre, Jamaal, Thomas, Darwin, Peyton, Mystical, Dauntae, Carson, Santino; Judith, Sterling, Amanda, Edwin, Arthur (Joan), Horatio (Valencia), Mellony, Erica (Bernard), Deidre (Ortland), Shynika (Jean Yves), Rev. Donnie (Corrine), Gline (Denise), Donna, Michele, Adonis (Valdessa), Dr. Zephrick, Annea, Alexandro, Dwight, Linda, K. Karlos (Dr. Nakita), Karva, Nikita (Andrew), Javari, Logan, Harrison Jr., Dr. Tamara, Shekera, Ayana (Police Constable Samuel), Miguel, & Deanne; Grand nieces & Grandnephews: Brinae, Hazel, Ashley, Shawn Gabriel, Azasha, Kishon, Kieon, Latario, Justyin, Geanno, Nicholas, Dequonne, Lorenzo, Reno, Sicario; Police Corporal 3428 Shanrica, Jermaine, Ramon; Cameron, Denise, Lakyle, Bernique, Brandon, Darian, Richea, Madison, Devalia, Acharra, Tiara, Avian, Aidan, Summer, Cohen, Horatio Jr., Jaylen Stubbs, Donnie Jr., Dyonnie, Adonia, Amari, Alexandro Jr., Annissa, Brantin, Denae, Lynricia Neely, Jayla, Eden, Andrea, Aliyah, Mekyi, Justin, and A’ziah; In-Laws: Charles, William (Joyce), Harrison (Norma), and Portia Newbold; Vernetta (Clonius) Stubbs; Cleora Mackey; and Susan (Chief Correctional Officer Ashton) Fowler; Other Relatives & Friends Including: Maria Demeritte & Family; Jacinta White & Family; Linda Demeritte & Family; Keianna Knowles; Shirley Armbrister & Family; Rose Burrows & Family; Venna Demerrite & Family; Rose Burton & Family; Sharise Dean & Family; Wendy Bain & Family; Joyann Smith & Family; Patricia & Favian Johnson; Dr. Vincent & Dr. Christina Nwosa & Family; Eula Edwards & Family; Betty Poitier & Family; Maxine Kerr; Gary Kerr; Derek Clarke; Lilly Knowles & Family; Rev. Julia Bain & Family; the Wilson Family; Verl Smith & Family; the Edgecombe Family; Dexter Pugh & Family; Terry Pugh; Lord Ash; Leftie; Francis (Mechanic); Mary & Martha; the Ferguson Family; Glenroy Mackey & Family; Sherice Dean and Elizabeth Cumberbatch & Family; Sheila Hepburn & Family; Beryl Eve; Enid & Shon Thompson; Burke Stuart & Family; Brenda Stuart & Family; Sharon Armbrister & Family; Craig and Rose Newbold & Family; Petrona Bethel & Family; Police Chief Superintendent Laura

Stuart & Family; Milton, Ann, & the Lightbourne Family; Naomi Lewis & Family; Rev. Elvis Burrows; Antoinette, Shirley, Linda, & the Cleare Family; the children of Sam & Merlene Stubbs; Joseph Williams & Family; Theodore Stuart & Family; Diane Culmer & Family; Patrick Stuart, McCarroll and Olive Bowles & the Bowles Family; Ann Burrows & Family; Elva Stubbs & Family; The Gaitor Family; Evelyn Burrows; Ret. Deputy Commissioner Emrick Seymour and the Seymour Family; Reuben McDonald & the McDonald Family; Irene Ramsey & Family; the Newbold Family; Shirla Rolle & Family; Annabelle Burrows & Family; the children of Nurse Coralee Turner; the children of Etienne Stubbs; Judiann Todd; the Munnings Family; the Stuart Family; the Stubbs Family; Rev. Melton Newbold & Family; Altmease Carey & Family; Teddy Mae Bain & Family; Merlese Miller, Derek Miller; Karen Hall; Jermaine Stubbs; the Chicken Coup Crew; Ian (Plumber); Judy Glinton & Family; Celeste Lockhart & Family; Marion Johnson (of Orlando, Florida); Earline Bastian & Family; Patricia Knowles & Family; Cherylee Oliver & Family; Trent Rolle & Family; Coral Stubbs, Dianne Johnson, Sherita Moore & Family; Standianna Major & Family; Sioborne Rose & Family; Tiffany Petty & Family; Mrs. Kelly & Family; Dr. Don Deveaux & Family; Romona Julien & Family; Ruth Dean & Family; Merrilee Bowe & Family; Donnamae Saunders & Family; the community of Orange Creek, Cat Island; ACP Damian Robinson & Family; Superintendent Leonard Ramsey & Family; the Human Resources Section of the Royal Bahamas Police Force; Elaine Cravath & Family; Nancy Williams & Family; Monique Delancey & Family; Natalie Morley & Family; Rosetta Haven & Family; the Ministry of Works/Government House Maintenance Department; Wendy Pugh & Family; Jonathan & Robertha Brennan; the Hon. Frederick A. Mitchell, M.P. & Minister of Foreign Affairs; Fr. Noel Clarke; Bishop Carrington & Rev. Sabrina Pinder; the St. Anselm’s Church Family; the St. Theresa (Exuma) Church Family; the St. Mark’s Native Baptist Church Family; the Fox Hill Congos Junkanoo Group; the Rattlesnake Lane Family; Merrilee Percentie; and the entire Fox Hill Community; other relatives, friends, and neighbors too numerous to mention.

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 HILARY “Tips” BAIN, 75

a resident of #31 Breadfruit Street, Pinewood Gardens, died at his residence on Wednesday, August 7, 2024.

He is survived by his wife: Miriam Bain; 4 daughters: Shenequa McPhee, Sherintia, Effernette & Latera McKenzie; 1 son: Deangelo McKenzie; 5 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild, 1 brother: McFarland Bain; numerous nieces & nephews & a host of other relatives & friends

Funeral arrangements will be announced later

Funeral Service for

JACQUELINE IRENE BETHEL, 65

a resident of #6 Lake Lane, Bel-Air Estates, will be held at Bethel Baptist Church, Meeting Street, on Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. Officiating will be Rev. A. Dewitt Hutcheson, assisted by other Ministers of the Gospel. Interment follows in Western Cemetery, Nassau Street.

Left to cherish her kind & loving memories are her, Mother: Abigail Bethel. Son: LaVardo N. Bethel. Granddaughter: Shanya Bethel. Sisters: Ethel Johnson, Audrey Smith¸ Pamela Rahming-Deveaux, Marsha Bethel, Tracy Bethel, Lisa Bethel and Dorothy Bethel. Brothers: Gary Bethel (Christine) and Addison Bethel (Patrice). Nieces: Shenell Strachan, Sonja Moss-Moultrie (Pastor Kendyce), Shaundica Edwards (N’Krumah), Krysta Deveaux (PC 4064 Ron Deveaux), Inga Bethel, Vanell Neely (Carlon), Tytravia Riley, Marisha Cartwright¸ Jamie Cartwright, PaAeisha Deveaux, Anthonishka Deveaux, Cleopatra Young, Simone Duncombe, Robyn Lynes & Carlene Spencer. Nephews: Geo Smith, Gary Bethel (Latoya), Ian Bethel, Ramon Heastie, Teko Heastie, Tahj Francis, Gage Bethel, DC 4514 Addison Bethel, Patrick Bethel, Maxwell Bethel, Sean Strachan, Jacoby Bethel, Anthony Deveaux Jr., Ramon Duncombe and Rashad Lynes Abru. Grandnieces: Kaiden Moss-Moultrie, Zoia-Jane Deveaux, Fayth Gray, Jessica Williams & Shanell Robinson. Grandnephews: Kaleb Moss Moultrie, Daxon Bullard, Mason Deveaux, N’Krumah Edwards, Ithan Bethel, Koi Cooper, Arjanae Humes, Sean Strachan Jr., Demetri, Deangelo & Denario Williams, Denajé Rolle, Ethan Williams, Latrell Jones & Kayden Williams. Aunts: Emerald Lightbourn, Isula Hamilton, Miriam Miller, Sharon Johnson, Ellen Romer, Sandra Gardiner, Sambriana Walkine, Janet Walkine and Dorothy Walkine. Uncles: Darville (Sonny) Walkine, Canon Crosley Walkine and Carlton Bethel. Cousins: Sharon Wiggins, Carolyn McClellan, Bettyann Brazill, Inez Williams, Thomas Jr. (Ethel), Dwight (Finnis) and Bertram Murphy, Ardeth Bowleg, Nathaniel, Bertram, Bruce (Lisa) and Barry (Elouise) Smith, Joann Hepburn, Melony Rowe, Erica Symonette, Jason Lightbourn, Patrick and Porter Hamilton, Travis, Troy and Diarra Miller (Velma), Jan Johnson, Collette Smith & Carla Russell, Nahdia Swaby, Kahrin Prince, Christian Romer, Ashley Lowe, Gia Stubbs, Don, Dwayne (Noreen), Shawn (Karen), Brandon (Trameko) & Delano Gardiner, Kelcine Williamson (Tyrone), Karen Gardiner & Dr. Kendra Gardiner-Hall (Dr. Daren), Janet & Robert Walkine, Doyle & Charlene Bethel, Samuel & Tanya Bethel, Donita & Gregory Pickering, Tonya & Otis Strachan, Dillon Bethel, Craig, Philip & Julian Bethel, Deborah Huston, Pamela Wells, Angela Darville, Dale Forbes, Charles & William Zonicle, Ruth, Esther, Wilamae, Ellen, Belva, Jean & Barbara Zonicle, Enid Armbrister, Janet Ombler, Dorothy Barr-Butler, Rev. Shelton Higgs, Valarie & Diann Higgs, Corena Bethell, Jennifer Greene, Carolyn & Frank Cambridge, Caramanda Forbes, Mabel, Sharlene, Bernice Lightbourn, Lucile Lightbourne, L. Sandra Butler. Special Friends: James Cartwright, Kenneth (K.K.) Smith, Debbie McKenzie, Debbie Clarke (Dr. Nelson), Nicola Miller, Margaret Knowles, Kaylisa Storr,

Caroline Gibson, Steve & Gerry Hepburn, Patricia Saunders, Ingrid Bethel, Allan & Barbara Morris, Monica McKenzie, Eunice McKenzie Davis, Dena Martin, Linda Johnson, Sandra Pinder, Gabriela Taylor, Arnette Dean, Cleomie Cargill, Yanick Absolu, Penny Miller, Vivian Rahming, Jayson Glinton, Ann Metelus, Margart Momp, Yvette Bethel, Deloris Bethel, and the entire staff of Armoured Express Security Services. Godchildren: Staniesha Neymour, Jasmine, Jada & Shawn McKenzie & Nardo. Family & friends: Rosemary, Louise, Joan, Lynn, Cheryl, Joann, Katie & Harry Carter, Christine Rolle, Cecelia Farrington, Jeffrey & Susan Rahming, Gregory & Marilyn Rahming, Dennis & Portia Rahming, Cleo Williams, Lenor Ferguson, Hartley Forbes, Mendel & Stanley Hepburn & family, Shonell & DeAngelo Bowleg, Deidre Richardson, Shavell Rolle, Sandra Cooper, Jernean Bullard, Hope Johnson, Judy Demeritte, John Sr. & Diane Williams, Shanita, Jevone, Jerone, John Jr. & Elaine Williams, Dereka Walkes, D’vontae Rolle, Angel & Deandre Sweeting, Monique Reckley, Cynthia Armbrister, Stein Campbell, Ms. Hilda Douglas, Mrs. Alsida Beneby, Sandra McPhee, Herbert Grant, Kirk Bethel & families, Sherman family, Carolyn Grant, Theresa Edwards, Barbara McKenzie & family, Judy Deveaux & family, Francita Sands, Manerva Smith, Mrs. Mackey, Petula Lockhart, the Rudon family, Gwen Ferguson, Betty Ramsey, Sylvia Green, Jelita Williams, Naomi Knowles, Denise Marshall, Veronica Mackey, Andrew (Drew) Smith, Davereo Baker, Kendrick “Silver” Sweeting, Wavel Francis, Agatha Cooper, Delcine Ingraham, Faithy Miller, former neighbours of Strachan Corner & Thompson Lane & Bethel Baptist Senior Saints. The family apologies for any names left out, it was not intentional.

THE FAMILY REQUEST BRIGHT COLORS BE WORN.

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 1:00 p.m. until service time

Death Notice for WILLIAM

REGINALD “Reggie” DEVEAUX, 57

a resident of #11 Ferguson Street, died at PMH on Saturday, August 10, 2024.

He is survived by his 1 sister: Betty Ann Louise Deveaux; 1 brother: Wellington Walkes; 6 nieces: Minister Kendra Strachan, Monique Moss, Lakeisha, Kendera, Raynique Seymour & Georgina Smith; nephews: Don Lightbourne, DeArvion, Dwight Ferguson, Wellington Jr., Kendrick & Kellin Walkes, Emilio Walkes, Maurie Moss; & a host of other relatives & friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced later

Funeral Service for

GLADYS MURPHY, 100

a resident of #7 Emerald Gardens and formerly of South Betsy Bay, Mayaguana, will be held at Temple of Praise Ministries #7 off Prince Charles Drive, Nassau, New Providence, The Bahamas on Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Aposlte Dr. Kevin A. Collie, assisted by other Ministers. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Gardens, Soldier Road North.

She is survived by her eight children, Sons: Roderick and Ray (Linda) Murphy; Daughters: Virginia (Rodney) Johnson, Hettamae (Alvin) Flowers, Frankiemae (Isaac) Moss, Florence (Paul) Roberts, Elizabeth Murphy, and Rev. Dr. Alice (Apostle Dr. Kevin A.) Collie; Grandchildren: Vernetha (Kevin) Edwards, Louis (Donella) Murphy, Leroy Joseph, Veola Joseph, Gladys Joseph (Wilson Dornelus) and Terry Joseph, Leroy (Vanessa) Murphy, Anastasia (Lorenzo) Davis, Torrance and Roderick Johnson, Randy Cooper, Marcus Cooper, Tamkia (Delano) Brown, Daronn and Branado Flowers, Kendon, Kendera, Kendrica and Ishmael Moss, Ray Jr., and Anthony Murphy, Ivanya (Charles) McPhee and Paul Roberts, Sergeant 1495 Keno Stuart, Kaylesa Murphy, Bersil Nathaniel Rolle, Alicia Murphy, Kevia Collie, Hannah Collie and Kevonna Collie. Great Grandchildren: Tamaro Joseph, Rhonda Potter, Arlington Sweeting, Deon Davis Jr., Destinee, Denesaha and Vantasia Davis, Kayshawna Roxbury, Camillia Phillips, Talia Hannah, Derek Johnson, Lorenzo Jr., Rajaney, and Laniya Davis, WPC 3902 Johnell (Corporal 3836 Kevin) Munnings, Travis (Shanice) Murphy, Ebony, Nathen and Nathaniel Charlton, Denekia (Adonis) Johnson, Silioam Brown, Davargo Flowers, Nel’Vehya Bridgewater, Ky-Mani, Aahliyah, Allison, Ameah, Kaelyn Moss, Anton Rolle, Kaily Coakley, Kayshonna Brown, Valentino Moss, Caden McPhee, Keajah, Kymani, Jakari, and Kenyon Stuart, Karter Smith, Kendrick and Lavade Williams, Dominic and Elroy Murphy, Ajanae and Erin Rolle; Great Great Grandchildren: Lucas Potter, Carter, Emory, Zayne and Zynia Johnson, Lorenzo Davis III, Dejaiah and Leyriah Wise, Demari and Kyson Williams, Imani Murphy, K’Myah Charlton, Kay’Leigh Munnings, Tra’Niece and Tra’Nique Murphy; Brother: Ephraim Jones; Sisters-InLaw: Kathrina Murphy, Myrtle Murphy, Margaret Murphy, Marjorie Murphy and Henrietta Black; Brothers-In-Law: Jacob and Daniel Murphy; Nephews: Herbert Burrows, Ja-Ronn and Jamal Jones; Nieces: Ceva Sweeting, Ceta, Erma and Audrey Burrows; God Children: Louise Johnson, Rev. Dr. Clinton Josey and Bernadette Murphy; Cousins: Rudolph (Ceola) Missick, Pearl (Rev. Dr. Joseph Joseph) Thompson, Florence McPhee, Colamae, Edison, Alexander, Sterling and Jerome Missick, Iona Charlton, Constance Collie, Arlington and Nevis Sweeting, Sylvia and Patrick Collie, Sheneka McPhee, Eula Storr, Joy Johnson, Apostle King David, James and John McPhee, and Bricemae Gibson; Other Relatives and Friends: Temple of Praise Ministries family, Prophetess Dr. Albertha Williams and family, Chief

Apostle Leon Wallace and the Voice of Deliverance, Pastor Howard Stuart and MRF Church of God, Rev. Dr. Randolph and Lady Deleveaux, Pastor Daniel and Lady Nottage and Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church, Brian Lloyd, Apostle Christopher and Pastor Anna Russell, Pastor Reginald Charlton, Cynthia Brown and family, Daisy Black and Family, Ena Charlton and family, Commissioner of Police Mr. Clayton Fernander and the Royal Bahamas Police Force, Deputy Commissioner of Police Leamond Deleveaux, Senior Assistant Commissioner of Police Mr. Kirkwood Andrews, Superintendent of Police Mario Murphy, Shelmar Charlton, Sybrena Deleveaux, Doreen Taylor, Curtis Murphy, Pastor Kirklyn Collie and Family, Barbara, Prenetha, Pamela, Carter, Jeffrey, Vincent, Beulah Murphy, Deloris, Vanda and David Murphy, Reuben McDonald, Joyce Mitchell and family, Marion Brown, Rosemary Missick, Charles and Prince Higgins, Tyrone Murphy, Sidney Collie, Vanda Capron, Eric and Sheldon Collie, Lubertha Moncur, Cleola Hamilton, Dora Swain, Carol Johnson, Luther and Paula Johnson, Caren Murphy, Adellie Hanna, Myrtle and Patrick David, Ethel Strachan, Nicole, Marsha and Audie Murphy, Dr. Indira Grimes and the residents and descendants of the Communities of Betsy Bay, Pirates Well and Abraham’s Bay Mayaguana; and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.

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

Death Notice for

ADDINGTON “Sleepy”

NAIRN JR., 68

a resident of Balfour Avenue, Coconut Grove, died at PMH on Saturday, August 10, 2024.

He is survived by his, 4 daughters: Alexis Strachan, Tamika Goodman, Tonya Lockhart & Toney Nairn; 4 sons: Thomas Nairn, Tameko Strachan, Terrance Nairn & Arnold; numerous grand & great grandchildren; 2 sisters: Janet Harvey & Ruth DeCosta; 2 brothers: James Knowles & Pedro Nairn; 1 aunt: Judy Minnis; numerous nieces & nephews & a host of other relatives & friends

Funeral Services for

Retired

Nurse CARLOTTA ZINDA KLASS, 85

a resident of Inspiration Road, Imperial Park, Seabreeze, will be held at Holy Cross Anglican Church, Highbury Park, Nassau, The Bahamas, on Thursday, August 22nd at 11:00am. Officiating will be Cannon Peter Scott, and other Ministers of the Clergy. Cremation will follow.

She is pre-deceased by her Husband: George Klass & Son James Klass.

Left to cherish her memories is her, One Son: Christpher (Marva) Klass. Grandsons: Nathan, Christopher Jr. and Anthon (Yasmin) Klass. Granddaughters: Anishka Catrina Klass, Akira, Natalie Chinyere, Imani and Mya Klass. Great Grandchildren: Cole James Klass, Mischa Leigh Gill and Arya Catrina. Brothers: Dewitt, Henry and Bishop Samuel Johnson (Cheryl) and Dennis Peterson (Jackie). Nieces: Phillipa, Charlotte, Tamika, Henrisia, and Cherika Johnson. Dr. Yolanda Griffith Jones (Germain), Natasaya Mackey, (Sandy) and Christeen Lockhart. Nephews: Marvin, Michael, Charles (Uralee), Christopher Jr., Devin, Henry Jr.(Karen), Nevado, Sirhan, Nikoan (De’Andre) Demitrius Johnson, and Elvis Walkes, Neil (Mary) Craig and Dennis Jr., Peterson. Sisters-In-Law: Donna Klass and Cheryl Johnson and Jackie Peterson. Brothers-in-Law: Patrick Douglas (Corrine) and Charles Klass. Grand Nephews: Jaleel Bastian, Jair, Marvin Jr., Latarrio and Zyaire Johnson, Michael Ferguson, Theon Brown Sr., Synai Jones, Amari Marshall. Grand Nieces: Deazmine, Phiycity, Trenyce Rolle, Xanthae Porter, Tyra Brown, Ashanti, Henrisia, Madison and Royale Johnson, Sapphire Sturrup, Briana Gardiner, Sajnay Jones and Alana Frazer. Great Grand Nieces and Nephews: Stefanique and Tskani Green, A’Zarriyah Rolle, Theoandra Thianna, Thierra and Theon Brown Jr.; Special Friends and Sister: Retired Nurse Linelle Thompson and Rosalie Thompson, Ms. Tina Denny & Mable Cole of London, England, Ms. Willamae Stuart, Ms. Rosmary Clarice Hanna, Cleo Spence & Sheryl Major and Joyce Thompson. God Child: Rudy Stubbs. Cousins and other Relatives Including: Patricia and Theresa Lewis, Pamela Moss, Terrance, Kevin and Robin Ferguson, Joseph McKenzie, Anthony (Boozie) Rolle and Family, Dellareece Moncur and Family, Tyrone (Chucky) Fernander, Godfrey (Duke) & George Wilson, Sharon and Tina Kelly, Pastor Stuart Kelly and Family, Rhoda Grant of New York, Frederick Roberts of Texas, Phillip and Betty Roberts and Family, Jen Broadus and Family of Florida, Brenda Peterson and Tasha Roberts, Kristeen Bowe, Jennifer & Debbie Jackson, Paulina Armbrister, Darnell Knowles, Pearline Hart, Bishop Laish Boyd and Family, The Bowe Family, The Turnquest Family, The Edward and Lottie Roberts Family, Siobhan Clarke and Family, Doral Bain and Family, Bloneva Johnson and Family, Barbara Johnson and Family, Mavis Smith and Family. The Holy Cross

Church Family, The ACW of Holy Cross Church, The Anglican Choral, The Carver Garden Club, The Karate Club, The Breastfeeding Association, The Bahamas Christian Choral, The Band Club, The Prayer Club, The Girl Guides. The Sewing Club, The Poetry Club. The Queen Mother’s Clothing Guild, The Base Road Family. The Female Medical Ward # 2 at P.M.H, Clinical Pastoral Education and Chaplaincy (C.E.P.C.I).

Friends may pay their respect at Demerittes Funeral Home on Market Street on Wednesday August 21st at 10am-5pm.

DELLAREASE WILLIAMS, 61

a resident of Step Street, Fox Hill, will be held at St. Paul’s Baptist Church, Fox Hill Road, on Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Rev. George Bodie and Bishop Dr. J. Carl Rahming. Interment follows in Southern Cemetery, Cowpen & Spikenard Roads.

Left to cherish her memories are her, Father: Leroy Williams Sr.; Step Mother: Althea Williams. Children: James & Palissa Hepburn, Sollomon & Job Higgs, Keturah, Omega and Deja Williams. Grand Children: Anthonesha, Teion Angel & Zion Knowles, Josiah, Halo & Jafari Thompson, Job & Jamie. Brothers: Glen, Dentree & Sheldon Williams. Sisters: Rhoidy, Monique, Dominique, & Dawn Williams. Sister-in-Law: Tanya Major. Aunts: Oleana Meadows, Lucien Sawyer, Marilyn Johnson, Carnetta Stubbs, Naomi Stubbs. Nephews: Owen, Omari, Aaron & Anron Williams. Nieces: Glendina Williams, Brittanny Williams, Tanisha Major, Doronique Williams and Donnell Williams. Cousins: Winifred, Pearlene, Elizabeth, Clinton, Ephram, Wilfred, Lydia, Everette, Gina, Audley, Jeffery, Jackie, Princess, Fredricka, Fredric Johnson, Kimmy Johnson, Terry Moxey, Dorothy Turnquest, Ricardo, Amanda, Deandre, Toya, Tino, Natasha, Landa, Shagrea, Ashley, Vonya, Andre, Kieth, Elkno Robert, Lexy, Kardashain, Lexia Evernique, Everette Jr., Romecia, Dreyah. Friends: Ruben, Merican, Philip, Diva, Moveth, Deshawn, Jennymea Ferguson, Paulette Barnett, Latoya Garland, Barbara, Olando, Ashley, Nagy, Tazy, Guerda, Dorthy, Neshka, Pam, Latia and Ruth Thompson, Theresa, Pick, Silvi, Kishna, Maxin, the entire Step Street, Dorset Street and Johnson Road family & the entire South Beach family.

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

Mr. Vincent Cleveland Rahming, 59

a resident of Conch Sound, Andros, Bahamas will be held at Curtis Memorial Mortuary Chapel, #68B Robinson Road & 5th Street, Coconut Grove, New Providence, The Bahamas on Friday, 16th August, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Reverend Arthur Edwards. Cremation will follow.

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

Left to cherish his memories are his siblings: Deaconess Sylvia Strachan, Merlie Rahming, Minister Coral (Reverend Arthur) Edwards, Retired Nurse Francis Woodside, Joseph Jr., Mervin Sr. (Deaconess Sandra), Drexel Sr. (Michelle), Larry (Sherrie) and Barrington (Dorreth) Rahming and Reverend Wellington (Linda) Wallace; numerous nieces, nephews including: Carolyn Rahming-Moxey, Mel (Jude) Montreuil, Retired Police Sergeant 336 Kermit Minus (Customs Officer Grade I Tanya Hanna-Minus), WRC. 772 Shcanla Rahming-Todd (Beaumont), Yvonne (Bernard) Harvey, Stephen Miller, Lettian (Retired Police Sergeant 772 Lorenzo) Johnson, Catherine Evans-Brown (Savimbi), Larvick (Tera) and Latasha Evans, Corbria Edwards, Shawn (Tangler), Anthony, Lakeisha & Thomezena Rahming, Alecia Roberts, Alexis Sturrup, Dorothea Rahming-Evans (Quintell), Raymond (Alexia), Ricardo, Roston, Alexander Jr., Rahming, and Link Storr, Mervin Rahming Jr., Deandra Rahming-Major (Geronimo), Tamara McQueen-Walkes (Damien), Drexel Jr., Dominique, Destinique and Able Seaman Dexter (Ashonique) Rahming, Larissa Rahming-Walker (Tracey), LaShan Rahming-Rolle (Harold), Keano Smith, Kenvatta Cox, Tameia, Quinton and Sheriquca Rahming, Kendra Sweeting, Barrintino (Siann) Butler, Rashad and Ashley Rahming, Chasity Wallace-Turnquest, Javar and Kimara Miller, Dorothy, Lefron, Margaret, Nadine, Peggyann, Eldrice, Edith, Andrae, and Yourick Gibson Jr., Bernice Colebrooke and Vernita Newton, Rev. Vanda, Shelly, Lavern Rahming and Vanria RahmingTaylor; numerous grand, great-grand nieces and nephews; god brother & sisters: Pastor Nathaniel (Jenna) Pratt, Wellington (Liz) Miller; other relatives & friends including: Children and families of the Late Bishop Clarence and the Late Bishop William Rahming, Children and families of the Late Clarence Riley, Paul (Terry) Rolle and family, The McDonald, Curry and Smith families, Glenroy Albury, Pastor Troy (Sis. Sophia) Miller, Prince (Zilpha) Mackey & family, The Edwards family, Ron Evans & the Evans Family, Ismae Sands & family, Deaconess Rosetta Miller and family, Deacon Whitney Miller and family, Henrietta Rolle & family, The Pratt Family, Oscar and Wayde Miller & families, New Mount Pisgah Trinity Baptist Church family, Church of God of Prophecy Conch Sound family, North Andros & Conch Sound communities, Minister Dr. Angela Rolle and Family, Janet Sturrup, Ronnie Roberts, Arthur Newbold Sr., Penal Woodside, Nurse Angela Thompson and family, Mr. Kermit Daxon and family, Mr. Randy Curtis and Family, and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.

Friends may pay their last respects at Curtis Memorial Mortuary, #68B Robinson Road & 5th Street, Coconut Grove from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. on Thursday and on Friday from 9:00 a.m. until service time.

Death Notice For

Omar Andrew Davis, 54

a resident of Kennedy Subdivision died at his residence on Saturday, 10th August, 2024.

He was predeceased by his father: Patrick Davis Sr.; brother: Neco Armaly.

He is survived by his mother: Joan Armaly; children: Omarinique & Omar Davis; grandson: Dah’meir Reid; brothers: Parish Armaly & Patrick Davis Jr.; sisters: Lisa Mackey, Samantha Davis-Sturrup & Sanchia Davis-Clarke; sister-in-law: Pamela Armaly; brother-in-law: Gary Mackey; aunts: Valerie Clarke, Janet Rich, Beryl Adams, Cynthia Davis, Jennifer Stuart, Sabrina Christie; special friend: Myrtice Anderson; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Eternal Rest Mortuary.

Funeral Services For Lexira Lexius, 71

Junior Denier, 20

a resident of Cowpen Road, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly of St. Louis- Du- Nord, Haiti. Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, August 17th, 2024, 11:00am at Queen of Peace Roman Catholic Church, Faith Avenue off Carmichael Road. Officiating will be Father Wid Andy Beniste assisted by other Ministers of Gospel. Interment will follow in Lakeview Memorial Gardens John F. Kennedy Drive.

Left to cherish his precious memories are his wife: Tervilia Tervil-Lexius; daughter: Saintehelène Lexius and Yana Lexius; son: Lepites Lexilien; brothers: Luc Lexilien, Douane Lexilien and Inocius Lexilien; sister: Wideline Lexilien; aunts: Suliana Lexilien, Lexireine Lexilien and Jesila Lexilien; uncle: Fulius Lexilien; grandchildren: Roselanda Lexius, Ledna lexilien, Dashna Lexius, Djiperson Lexius, Mislene Lexius, Chana Gedeus, Djeff Gedeus, Loubensky Gedeus, Leïsa Estimond, Breyana Samson and John Samson; great grandchildren: Abigaëlle Pierre Charles, Mike Yavensky Lafrance, and Mike-Skoopsky lexilien, Jordan Jeantilis, Adaïsa Merizier and Djephenica Gedeus; nieces: Maceline Lexilien, Celita Lexilien, Tchelendsise Tinord, Seanna Lexilien, Manouchka Lexilien, Joanne Lexilien, Genesis Lexilien, Mariah Lexilien, Suzana Lexilien, Janaya Lexilien, Cixie Lexilien, Chimelka Lexilien, Louloune Lexilien, Mirlaine Tervil, Wilna Tinord and Suze Tinord; nephew: Luckenson Lexilien, Wadley Lexilien, Benerl Lexilien, Maccius Lexilien, Jorden Lexilien, Sedney Lexilien, Duversane Tinord, Wilset Tinord, Celino Lexilien, Ronald Lexilien, Sheldense Louis and Sonsone Loui; cousins: Dieufran Estimable, Demable Estimable, Dasail Silfain, Everette Deshomme, Evrose Lexilien, Evette Lexilien, Geurry Lexilien, Techelet Lexilien, Mm Serseul, Mm Melius, Dieulanie ,Sonsone, Daus and Giuliani; son-in-law: Robens Estimond, Caneus Nesly Samson; daughter-in-law: Rosena Pierre, Saintanna Etienne, Francelaine Telford, and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.

Relatives and Friends may pay their last respects at Rest On Funeral Chapel Ltd., #166 Kenwood Street, Mount Royal Avenue on Friday, August 16th, 2024 from 10:00am to 5:00pm and again at the church from 10:00am until service time.

a resident of Marsh Habour, Abaco, Bahamas. Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, 17th August, 2024, 11:00am at Friendship Tabernacle Church, Central Pines, Abaco. Officiating will be Bishop Silbert Mills assisted by other ministers of the gospel. Interment will follow in S.C. Bottle Highway Cemetery.

Left to cherish his precious memories are his parents: Cedene Denier and Judrius; siblings: Juliana Dorival, Marieta Dorival, Ronel Derival, Wilfred Denier, Fanny, Stephany J’mia; aunts: Junette, Mayella, Margeuritte, Idalia, Lindianne; uncle: Claubert, Inocent, Julio and Phito; grandparents: Phonie Denier and Louices Denier; other relatives: Alex, Shervin, Kentosh, Rones, Ryamie, Keron, Jamesly, Don, Nado, Jean Wilfrid Cherizard, Vernika, Shakira, Alensia, Sam, Leonel,Vertidieu Dalmond, Dwight, Loudeline Louis-Jean, Conscienne, Claubert and Mayala; and a host of other relatives and friends to numerous to mentions.

May His Soul Rest In Peace.

Relatives and Friends may pay their last respects at Friendship Tabernacle Church, Central Pines Abaco on Friday, 16th August, 2024 at 11:00am - 5:00pm and again at the church on Saturday from 10:00am until service time.

Funeral Service For

Tasheka Ava Rigby, 36

a resident of Victoria Gardens, New Providence, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, August 17, 2024, 11:00am at Sure Word Bible Ministries, Lincoln Boulevard. Offciating will be Bishop Lionel Rolle assisted by Pastor Benjamin Pratt. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Gardens Cemetery, Soldier Road.

Tasheka leaves behind a legacy of love and devotion which is steeped in generosity and a love for life.

Precious memories will always linger in the heart of her children: Tallesha and Keiran Clarke, Donnieka Kemp; mother: Minister Paulamae Clarke; step father: David Clarke; Grandparents: Sylvia Laing & Audrey Rigby; sisters: Tamara, Tavara, Moesha, Cheryl &Yasmine Rigby, Stacianne Graham, Samantha Clarke; brothers: Pedro Rigby, Jonathan Forbes, Andre Clarke; nieces: Amiyah Rigby and Zora Graham; sister-in-law: Ebony Rigby; nephews: Tayshonn Brennen, A’aiden Campbell, Vijay, Josiah, VeShawn, Justin, Andre, Zion; aunts: Susan Simms, Deborah Ranger, Nadia Laing, Prescola Nails, Coralee Rigby Johnson, Nyoka Rigby, Lessiemae Bain, Lolamae Ingraham, Shonell Laing; uncles: Marvin, Oswald, Fredrick & Theodore Laing, Dennis Simms, Preston Ranger, Denrick Rigby, Minister Rapeth Rigby, Rodney Bain and Janos Nails; grand aunts: Theresa Saunders, Pearline Reckley, Shirley Bowe, Nencher, Ursula, Joann, Patricia and Shirley Chisholm; grand uncles: Howard Bowe Sr., Collin Reckley, Bishop Lionel Rolle, Brenneth, Lawrence, Julius and Berkley Chisholm, William Johnson; cousins: Marvanette, Marvesha, Hayley, Omarion, Danielle, Tristen Laing, Marvin Laing Jr., Trevante Thompson, Alyssa Leadon, Divonte, Casia Laing, Alex Bennett, Chaney Hanrahan, Corey Davis, Micaiah, D’Arj, Ellise & Shakinak Laing, Quintell & Shicquelle Johnson, Quinesha & Nicolas Cobran, Rayya, Denniesha, Rashard, Deanos, Devon, Delrico,

Rayford Jr., Rayyon & Devonique Rigby, Kayeomavua Smith, Jahnae & Jalone Nails, Shenequa Giovanni & Hansel Strachan Jr., Maqueria Rolle, Raynique & De’Arvion Seymour and Kendal Ingraham Jr., Renaud Bain, Justice, Timothy & Destiny Ranger, Brandon Forbes, Antonio, Simone, Antonia and Anthonette Fisher, Micheal Forbes Jr., Latoya Laing Culmer, Shenique Laing, Pedro, Dwight, Dwayne, Jamal, Rashad, Kevie, Rashay, Jackie & Candiz Laing, Lakeira Smith, Daniko Lafeur; other relatives and friends: Candice McPhee, Chad Delancey, Clifford Cooper, Wallace Family, Wilson Family, Patrice & Fabian Johnson, Pamela and Trevor Cartwright, Chisholm Family, Kevin Ferguson, Taylor Family, Reckley Family, Bowe Family, Gregory Family, Rolle Family, Laing Family, Walton Family, Carol Family, Brennen Family, Kemp Family, Mott Family, Swain Family, Forbes Family, Pratt Family, Marshall Family, Hanna Family, Angelaine Pickstock and Family, Angeline Villarceau, Nadia Philips, Peterson, Bethel Family, Julius Rolle, Sandra and Michael Martin, Jazz Bar of Bahamar , Lynden Family, Sammy’s Chicken Family, Burger King Family, Sure Word Bible Ministry, Doctors and staff of ICU Princess Margaret Hospital and the Nassau Village and Victoria Gardens Communities. We sincerely apologize for any names which were inadvertently ommited.

Friends may pay their last respects at the Legacy Suite of Vaughn O. Jones Memorial Center, Mt. Royal Avenue and Talbot Street on Friday from 10:00am to 5:00pm and at the church on Saturday from 10:00am until service time.

Death Notice For

Nina Simone Knowles, 51

of Carmichael Road, New Providence, Bahamas died in New Providence on Sunday, August 11, 2024

She is survived by her sons: Patrick Poitier and Juwan Poitier; mother: Martha Knowles; sisters: Marilyn Fernandez, Arimentha Knowles and Dera; aunts: Mary McPhee, Carriemae Adderley, Mary Knowles, Sylvia Knowles, Patrice Knowles, and Renee Knowles; uncles: Delvin Knowles, Alfred Knowles, Theophilus Knowles, Rev’d. Dr. Joseph Knowles, Ellis Knowles and Alonzo Knowles; other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.

Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Funeral Service For

Jeanniemae Woodside, 65

of Moore’s Island, Abaco, Bahamas and formerly of Iguana Way, Bel Air Estates, New Providence, Bahamas who died on Saturday, July 20, 2024 will be held on Sunday, August 18, 2024, 11:00am at Centerville Seventh Day Adventist Church, Fifth Terrace. Offciating will be Pastor Manassas Simms assisted by Other Ministers. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Gardens, Soldier Road.

Left to cherish her memories are her children: Antoinette Nottage, Desmond, Wayne, Simone, Kyleon and Christella Woodside; grandchildren: Syesha & Qi’Sahla Curry, Dareanno and Te’angelo Woodside, Dahlia Gardiner and Ozias Albury, Devonya and Christy Dean, Alia and Arnell Armbrister(Kyrie Dames); siblings: Joycelyn Bowe, Amos Rolle, Anthony Rolle, Susanna Rolle, Michael Rolle Sr. Lizerine Rolle, Andrew Rolle (predeceased), Shawn and Stacia Rolle, Marvin and Kieth Rolle; special friend: Ivan Stuart; Estranged Husband: Samuel Woodside; Nieces: Lashawn, Shonell, Brittany, Rickesha, Kircknell Raquel, Monica, Deborah Rolle, Barrinique Williams, Shawnia Forbes, Brunique Maycock, Maxine Bowe, Vanria Mitchell, Michelle, Amanda, Tasha, Anne, Andrea, Tia, Angel, Andrenique, Andrea, Keithra, , Khadesha Mitchell, Taneisha Dlancey, Shindy Miller, Drelissa Durham, Marissa Bowe; nephews: Godfrey, Jamal, Michael Bowe, Michael Jr., Alex Mitchell, Michael Jr., Joshua, Jonathan, Daniel, Marvin Jr., Adrian, Deron, Albert, Aaron, Derek, Andy, Travis, Joel, Andrew Jr., Bradford, Marcian, Keith J., Keitaro, Kieran, Emmanuel Rolle, Toran Fortune, Dravian Durham, Dion Smith; aunt: Claramae Rahming; Iin-laws: Coryanna Woodside, Patrick Albury, Vanessa Wildgoose, Neville Woodside (Hilda Woodside), Pandora, Melva, Oswald Woodside, Matilda Woodside, Lisl, Doreen Rolle; other relatives and friends: Anthony Nottage, Jennifer Lopez, Paula, Maria, Otiene, Diana, Dion Woodside, Latishianne, Lashana, Jamie Thompson, Jason, Dwayne, Cenemae Sweeting and Family, Unice Gaitor-Williams & Family, Brian, Marguerite, Camille, Melaney Taylor, Kenneth Miller, Christopher Pennerman, Wilmore Family, Patricia McKenzie and Family, Irving Rahming, Shernell Ingraham and Family, Yvvone Stubbs and Family, Ruth, Louise Strachan, Christine Pinnock and Family, Bel Air Community Family, Burial Ground Family, Moore’s Island Family, Marilyn Stuart, Keva Davis, Shernell Fox, Wendal Stuart, Shantera Mackey-Eugene, Claudine Demerrite Burrows, Simeon Stuart, Albert Albury, The Bill Swain Family, Natalie and Family, Maria Bowleg and Family, The Crystal Palace Family, Thaddeus Murray and other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.

Viewing will be held in the Legacy Suite of Vaughn O. Jones Memorial Center, Mt. Royal Avenue and Talbot Street on Saturday from 10:00am to 4:00pm and on Sunday at the Church from 10:00am until service time.

Funeral Service For Mr. Dwayne Marlon Knowles, 60

of Cowpen Road, New Providence, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, 17th August, 2024, 10:00am at The Cornerstone Zion Church International, Kemp Road, New Providence The Bahamas. Offciating will be Assistant Pastor Rodger Thompson. Cremation will follow.

He was pre-deceased by his grandfather: William Arthur Johnson; mother: Lenora Johnson; father: Richard Life’ Knowles, brother Sean Wilson; aunts: Delores Johnson and Patricia Smith and Ann Knowles-Moss

Left to cherish his memories are his wife: Tanya Hall-Knowles; children: Dwayne Jr., D’vaughn and Deran Knowles and Jermaine Knowles (Tamesha); grandchildren: Jermain Andrew, Jasmine Lyndell, Jermaine Marlon and Christmas Grace Knowles; brothers: Dwight Knowles (Andrea); Cornell Moss (Lisa); Richard Jerome, Kevin and Picasso Knowles; sisters: Laurastine Ferguson (Nelson), Tracey Culmer (Quinton), Monique Knowles, Phylicia Knowles; aunts: Carmetta Johnson, Maria Hall, Maria King, Rev. Arnette Cooper; uncles: Kenneth Knowles and Deacon Garth Johnson, Sr. Carl Knowles; sisters-in-law: Ivette Blanco-Knowles, Crystal, Christine, Charlene Coakley, Alice Rolle; brothers-in-law: Michael, Paul, Elvin and Christopher Hall; nieces: A ani Culmer, Keva Williams, Cassiopeia Moss, Tia Ferguson, Jerona and Michelle Knowles; nephews: Dwight Jr.& D’Andrey Knowles, Omar (Deontilee) Moss, Owen Moss, Oren (Brooke), A ai Culmer, Tauren Moss, Sean Jr., Andrew, Richandroh, Rashard, Nathan, Ashton, Kristauff, Marvin Knowles and Ricshaun Rolle; grand nieces & nephews: Kymari Knowles, Amaree & Haven Moss, Payton Knowles; cousins: Marsha, Patrice, Kaywanna, Min. Luella Pratt, Charlene, Rasheda, Elizabeth, Patrice, Act.Inspector Charmaine Leadon, Aniska, Betsy, Annastacia, Kendal, Kevin, Keith, Kenneth II, Craig, Van, Charles, Hassan, Gamal, Faisal, Rev. Garth Johnson Jr. Trevor, Lynden, Charles, Elvardo, Anya, Annastacia, Elthenia Clarke, Charlotte Knowles-Thompson, Charmaine Knowles, Charaise Knowles-Walker, Indyanna Moss, Anya Moss-Thompson, Tanya Smith, Carl Jr. and Devon Knowles; and other relatives and friends including: Alma KIki’ Albury, Vernice Paul and family, Joyce Munroe, Liette Pratt, Regina Sands, Miriam Bain, Charlene, and Mr. Fox., C. C. Sweeting class of 1 1, Thelma Knowles-Thompson, The Sands family, Marion Theus Rolle, Suelynn Stuart.

Funeral Services for ANTHONY LIVINGSTONE MACKEY, 61

of Avocado Street, Pinewood Gardens, who died on Saturday, August 3rd, 2024, will be held on Saturday, August 17th, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at New Covenant Baptist Church, East West Highway. Officiating will be The Reverend Trajean Jadorette, assisted by other ministers of the gospel. Interment will follow in Lakeview Memorial Gardens, John F. Kennedy Drive.

He is survived by his Wife: Vedra Mackey; Son: Daniel Jaire Mackey; Sister: Roseanne Johnson; Brothers: Lorenzo James, Reginald Theodore Mackey Jr. of Pompano Beach Fl., Dwight Jones, Franklyn Stuart, Donald, Cohese and Camaro Mackey; Brothers-in-law: Brandon Johnson, Aldean, Granville, Lennix II, Lennix III, Dale, & Daniel Gibson, and Kendrick Bain; Sisters-in-law: Kuwana Mackey of Pompano Beach, Fl., Dorelle, and Stacey Gibson, Dotlyn King, Racquel Petit-Frere; Nieces: Alicia Stuart, Shanice Fabio of Tampa, Fl., Regina and Teddisha Mackey, Zoe Johnson, Khadijah James, Hailly and Antoniqua Mackey; Nephews: Lorenzo Damien James, Zhavargo Mackey, Able Seaman Justin Johnson, Xavier Johnson, Christian and Dion Sargeant, Camaro Mackey Jr.; Grand Nieces: Zion Neely, Skyla Johnson, Annalisa Fabio of Tampa, Fl.; Grand Nephews: Jayden Stuart, Dw’kyi Ferguson; Cousins: Sidney, Fritz, Carl, Franklyn and Prescott Stuart, Linda Nottage, Merlene, Shelia, Sandy Vernita, Hubert, and Charles Tucker, Kenneth Ingraham, Ricardo Wallace, Mario, Carlos, and Timothy Ingraham; Host of Other Relatives and Friends: Albert Ferguson, Rosanna Ferguson, Eldridge Morley, Warren “Patches” Bartlett, Warren and Harry Brown, Wellington Smith doctors and nurses of the Dialysis Unit and ICU (Princess Margaret Hospital) the Pinedale Community, the Avocado Street Community.

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

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

MINISTER DESMOND

L.

PETERS SR., 82

of Peardale Road and formerly of Clarendon, Jamaica, who died on Monday, July 22nd, 2024, will be held on Saturday, August 17th, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at Church of God of Prophecy, East Street Tabernacle. Officiating will be Bishop Dr. Franklin M. Ferguson, assisted by Bishop Branson D. Gibson, Bishop Jeffrey C. Knowles and Bishop Julian A. Johnson. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Gardens, Soldier Road.

He is survived by his Wife: Sheila Peters; beloved Children: Desmond (Cynthia) Peters, Jr.; Doreen (Ewing) L. Peters Dorsett; precious grandchildren: Desmond Joshua Peters, III, Pensacola, FL; Ajani Elgin Dorsett, Kayode Manzili Dorsett, and Zende Yohance Dorsett, all of St. John’s, Antigua, and Tatianna Denice Peters, Pensacola, FL; treasured siblings: Ralph Peters, Sr., Clarendon, Jamaica, and Wilbert Peters, Springfield, Massachusetts; Brothers-in-Law: Charles Barry, Sr., Winslo Barry, Sr., Bishop Dennis Lafrenier, and Lionel Rolle; Sisters-in-Law: Lileeth Peters, Georgianna Barry, Delcina Lafrenier, Romell Rolle, Vana Barry Roche, Dedrie Barry, Queenie Barry, and Brenda Barry; and a host of nieces (24); nephews (22); grand-nieces (21); grand-nephews (27); great-grand nieces (2); great-grand nephews (6); numerous cousins, God-children (10); other relatives and friends, along with his Church of God of God of Prophecy family (with special recognition to Earnest Street Love Center), and numerous special friends within the Peardale community.

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

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

Cremation Service for PASTOR DINA MONIQUE ANDERSON, 55

of #17 Turtle Drive, Carmichael Road, who died on Wednesday, July 24th, 2024, will be held on Saturday, August 17th, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at Deliverance Tabernacle, Sealink Drive. Officiating will be Bishop Mark D. Knowles, assisted by other ministers of the gospel. Cremation will follow.

She is survived by her Husband: Pastor Randy Anderson; Children: Divinia Nixon (Covan), Denaj Anderson, Randi Anderson, Jasmine Anderson, Micah Anderson, Victory Anderson, Emenike Emmanuel Chidiebube (Lovinda); Grand daughter: Royal Diadem; Father: Bishop Hubert A. Pinder; Mother-in-law: Esther Ruth Anderson; Siblings: Dellareese Young (Bishop Lynden), Alphonzo Pinder, Sharon Coakley (Vallen), Hubert Pinder II (Shonell), Ericka Farquharson (Rodney II), Raquel Pinder and Philip Pinder; Aunts: Minister Berthamae White, Deaconess Dianna Russell, Sandra Clarke (Gregory); Uncles: Samuel Pinder, Daniel Duncombe, Ernest Duncombe; In-Laws: Cindy Williams (Pastor Shelton), Chantell Cooper (Johnny), Brock Anderson; Nieces: Chandinique Archer, Krystelle Percher (Keifer), Celeste Williams, Alkera Curling (Raje), Alphonette Pinder, Pareece Moss, Jorell Coakley, Renee and Zoe Farquharson, Jada and Ariel Pinder; Nephews: Oral Anderson, Caelan Williams, Shelton Williams II (Jacquelle), Demaggio Rolle, Stephano Mackey, Ethan Pinder, Alphonzo Pinder Jr., Shaval Coakley, Valron Coakley (Felicity), Joel, Michael and Israel Coakley, Rodney Farquharson III, Zion Farquharson; Numerous grand nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of other relatives and friends; notable works, relatives and friends including: Bishop Mark D. & Pastor Iona Knowles (Deliverance Tabernacle Ministry & Family) Apostle Grace Lubega (Phaneroo Ministry Uganda, Africa), Pastor Robin & Keila Strachan (Good News Ministries), Cheryl Newell (Ty’s Place Family) Happy Toto Foundation, Kampala Uganda, Bahamas Feeding Network (NPO) Rebuilding Gate Keepers, Woman of Christ International Prayer Ministries (NPO), Generation2Generation, Nefessa Arafat, Arnold & Linda Brown, Esther Turner, Pastor Sikonzile Thaka, Lundy Ferguson, Miltisha Fowler, Daphne & Clyde Nixon, Minister Bernadette Turnquest.

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

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

Funeral Service for

PAULEAN YVETTE SARGENT, 53

of Malcolm Road, will be held on Friday, August 16th, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at Transfiguration Baptist Church, Market Street. Officiating Rev’d Stephen E. Thompson, Assisted By Rev’d Alphonso Newry. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Garden Cemetery, Soldier Road.

Left to cherish fond memories are Children: Kerneisha Cartwright & Brandon Gray. Grandchildren: Rachard Higgins & Daijah Sherman. Sisters: Lola Mae, Rosemary, Prudence Alene & Stephine. Brothers: Andy (Charlene), Clarence (Deann), Wilfred (Janette) & Darren; Aunts: Cynthiya Hanna, Drucilla Munnings, Dr. Olga Clarke,Willamina Sargent & Elsie Mae Burrows. Uncles: Paul King. Nieces: Delneisha Sears, Lashonda Tucker (of Lake Butler), P. C. 4127 Shaniqua Nichols, Vanria, Samantha, Britney, Claraniesha, Donnetta, Sanovia, Sarah, Darrenique & Shante, Lateisa & Deandra, Theresa, Tanya, Fredesa Rolle, Amirah & Charis. Nephews: Owen, Dwayne, Delneiko, Elvin, Elvardo & Eric, Julian, Randy, Andy Jr., Calvin, Marcian, Nicholas, James, Stephan, Kendrick, George & Donald, Keno Sands, Romeo. Grandnieces & Grandnephews: Azaya, Adrian, Angela, Aaliyah, Faye, Jaylin, Brianna, Markayla, Tarrell, Tanaj, Zion, Calvin, Dwayne, Darius, Brain, Trevonte, Jadani, Torrian, Kendisha, Ashante, Rosaria, Christinae, Randyee, Raneigh and Randelle. Cousins: Drucilla, Katrina, Verlean, Kermit, Deon, Brenda, Linda, Sandra, Yvonne, Edward, Ronald, Kendall, Wendall, Steven, Dellarese, Paulamae, Donna, Avaua, Charlene, Lavar, Meka, Tonya, Adrian, Neery, Raquelle, Sharona, Theo, Lou, Barron, Antonio, Shavonne, Rahieme, Lachea, Nicolettle, Ronald, Shermanda, Sherman, Shavonte, Shaandira, Anthon, Willis, Christine, Aranique. Godchildren: Raven, Markalya and Elvardo. Other Relatives & Friends: Hon. Patricia Deveaux, Karen Clarke & Family, Vernice Major & Family, Roscoe Perpall & Family, Susan Rolle & Family, Claudette, Monica Thompson & Family, Christopher Brynenn & Family, Sean Perpall, Sargent 2987 Elkin Sherman & Family, Barbara Lewis, Deborah Major & Family, Theresa Carey, PLP Bamboo Town Branch, Staff of Sandilands Rehabilitation Center, Brian Gray & Family, Brenda, Bruann Lightbourne, Sparkle Wash Family, Beat The Heat Family, Elizabeth Sargent, The Cartwright Family, Mrs. Miller & Family, Rosenie Desire, The Rolle Family, Raquel Curry, Staff of Super Value, Malcolm Road Family, Mrs. Anderson and Family, Dwight Charlow and Family and Junior.

Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at Evergreen Mortuary located on Village & Parkgate Roads on Thursday from 10:00am - 5:00 pm and again at the church from 12:00noon until service time

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Funeral Service For

Margaret Elizabeth Smith, 73

of Millers, Long Island, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, August 17, 2024, 11 a.m. at Chapel on the Hill, Harold Road. Officiating will be Pastor Bruce Davis, assisted by other Ministers of the Gospel. Interment will follow in the Southern Cemetery, Cowpen and Spikenard Road.

She was predeceased by her Father George Thompson; mother; Sybil Thompson; siblings: Calliope Longley, Annette Simms and Arlene Powell, Edward and Hiram Thompson; nephew: Adrian Longley; son: Andre Smith.

She is survived by her husband: Pastor Robert Pembroke Smith; 2 daughters and their spouses: Michelle & Gyles Mitchell, Anishka Smith, Pauline Greene; 2 adopted sons: Vince Martin and Trevor Pratt; 12 grandchildren: Tarik, Tehyah, Tevyah, Tadja, Tania and Tafari Mitchell, Lincey, Lauryn, Logan, Elizabeth-Paige, Laila Cartwright and Shorn Gibson; 2 great grandchildren: Faith and A’Laiyah Ferguson; siblings and their spouses: Norma Peggy Hall, Gilda Dean, Neville Thompson, Sharon & Eric Curry and Yolanda Thompson; brothers & sisters-in-Law: Lorne (Pyche) Smith, Reginald Smith, Alfred (Barbara) Smith, Leanna Jose Ramirez McGoran, Ena Whiteland; nieces and nephews: Lambert & Nicholas Longley, Lisa Fields, Nicole Longley-Stuart, Rosemary Symonette, Delerese & Theresa Thompson, Sharon Simmons, Arnold, Karen & Ian Simms, Mavis Moss, Ava Saunders, Cherisse, Darell & Patrice Thompson, Alyse, Allia & Alysha Dean, Lorne, Jr. Chester, Scott, Christine, Frankie (Denise) Smith, Charmaine Johnson, Michael Munnings, Millicent McGreskin, Dr. Christina Ramirez Smith, Tasha Ramirez Etter, Kyle Smith, Alexandria Ambrister. Dawn Jones, Samantha Moree, Neil Green, David Simms, Patrice Smith, Erykah Williams-Campbell, Jaydon Smith, Lorenz, Kathy, Nicholas, Sarah, Morgin, Tayler Smith, Milhon Darville, Cache Johnson, Kourtney Stevens. Rikeno Forbes, Melissa, Georgina, Felicia Darville, Teddy

Simmons, Sean Smith, Dr. Samantha Smith; close relatives and friends including: Patrick Dean, Genevieve Butterfield, Heather Edwards, Bradia Longley, Peter Symonette, Nadia Storr, Michael Fields, Tandra Longley, Erica Simms, Galen Saunders, Terrance Moss, Denise Smith, Alieen, Wesley, Dillis Smith, Regis Smith, Helen Darville, Denise Adderley, Sylvia Archer, Eleanor Dean, Athama (Linda) Bowe, Ray (Wendy) Munnings, Denise Adderley, Catherine Williams, Luther & Rose Edgecombe, Barbara & Jerry Pratt, Jeffrey Miller, Brenville Miller, Palestine Baptist Church Family, Pastor Ivan Roberts & Salem Baptist Church Family, Pastor Freddy Adderley & Bulah Baptist Church Family. Special thanks to the doctors, nurses and staff at Simms Clinic in Long Island for taking special care of Margaret and Dr. Charles Lucas at Princess Margaret Hospital and the staff of the Burns Unit; other relatives and friends too numerous to mention, thank you all for your support and love; special thanks to: Pastors and members of Chapel on the Hill family.

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

Death Notice For Raymond Jermaine Saunders, 50

of #53 Guinep Tree Street, Pinewood Gardens died at his residence on Wednesday, August 7, 2024.

He is survived by his beloved wife: Nocyia K. Johnson-Saunders; children: Nikejo J. Saunders and Rayden J. Saunders; mother: Edna V. Pratt; brother: Kerklin Pratt; sisters: Stephanie Deal, Vivian Pratt and Elaine Pratt; numerous nieces, nephews aunts, uncles and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements will announced at a later date.

Funeral Services For

Philip John Minis, 63

affectionately called “Trucker/Louie”

a resident of No. 20 Mount Tabor Estates and formerly of Rupert Dean Lane, Bain Town, New Providence, Bahamas will be held at Apostle of the Endtime Church, Ferguson and West Street, New Providence, Bahamas on Saturday, 17th August, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. Offciating will be Pastor Carlos Wallace assisted by other ministers of the gospel. Interment follows in Lakeview Memorial Gardens, John F. Kennedy Drive.

Left to cherish his memories are his wife: Marion Minis; sons: Philip Minnis Jr. and Philip Minnis III; daughters: Philapa MinnisFernander and Crystal Minnis; grandchildren: Tyrease Minnis, Jaliyah Curry and Carter Fernander; 3 brothers: Frank, Peter and Dion Minnis; 4 sisters: Jacqueline Minnis of Miami, Florida, Terecita Smith, Kathleen and Cheryl Minnis; numerous nephews: Maxwell Moncur Jr., Robin Smith, Leonardo Davis, Calyph and Calyel Davis, Jameel and Tavares Forbes, Nicarrie Bain, Godfrey Jr., Godfrey III, Herbert and Laurel Minnis, Frank, Kenron Franklin Jr. and Michael Minnis, Tayo, Peter Jr., Valentino Sr., Kayden, Austin, Christopher, Theo, Rodney Gedeus, Edron Jr., Kendrell Mahar Newbold; numerous nieces: Sonia and Natasha Smith, Donna, Hearn and Allison Minnis of Miami, Florida, Richie Laing, Carmen Audevert, Tiffany and Yolanda Moncur, Nelisia, Ashley, Indira, Sandy, Carla, Kelly, Tammy, Latonya, Lacarla, Brittany Minnis, Harriet, Nyoka, Katina, Samantha, Akila, Nakala Bain, Ketia, Shantiva, Shantaneke, Adriana Moncure, Caresa, Nadine Isaacs, Nyquille, Mervanique, Maranique, Samiya, Kaelyn, Tatianna, Cierra, Kevanique, Niveah, Elysse and Felicia; brothers-in-law: Vernal Smith Sr. and Aubin Isaacs; sisters-in-law: Darlene Minnis and Dorothy Isaacs; son-in-law: Cardinal Fernander; daughter-in-law: Latoya Minnis; cousins: James Davis & Family, Verdell Smith & and Family, Nelson Deveaux and Family, Charles Hanna and Family and others to numerous to mention; other relatives and friends: The Rodger’s, Bowe’s, Marshall’s, Carey’s and Hart’s Families, Patrice Fernander, Suellyn Stuart, Candice Mills, Aileen Spencer, Cynthia Davis and Family and the entire Bain and Grants Town and Former Gladstone Farms Family, Iris Davis and Family, Adrian and Family, Kevin and Family, Annabelle, Walter Prat and Family, Elaine Minnis and family, The Ministry of the Youth’s, Sport’s and Culture Management and Staff

and Apostle of the Endtime Church Family.

May His Soul Rest In Peace!

Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at Apostle of the Endtime Church on Saturday, 17th August, 2024 from 10:00a.m. until service time

Mrs. Petral Lightbourne, 98

a resident of Lightbourne Avenue, New Providence, Bahamas will be held at Mount Moriah Baptist Church, Farrington Road on Saturday, 17th August, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. Offciating will be Mr. Anthony Lightbourne assisted by other ministers of the gospel. Interment follows in Southern Cemetery, Cowpen and Spikenard Roads.

Left to cherish her memories are her son: Tony 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. Petral Lightbourne memory will continue to shine and bring comfort to all who knew and loved her.

May Her Soul Rest in Eternal Peace!

Relatives and friends may pay their last respects on Saturday at the church from 10:30 a.m. until service time.

Death Notice of A Gem NAOMI WILLIAMS, 87

of #5 Lakeside Drive, Yamacraw Beach Estates prepared her final meal at her son’s residence on Friday, August 09, 2024.

Naomi is preceded in death by her: Son: Terrance Clayton “Terry” Powell; Daughters: Peggy and Yasmine Powell; Father: Jacob Williams; Mother: Sophia Carroll-Williams; Brothers: Alfred and Eddison Willis Williams; Sister: Stephanie Ramsey; Nephew: Mark Williams; Niece: Wendy Nanette Kemp;

The Radiance of this “Topaz of A Gem” will always glow in the hearts of her:

Four Sons: Martin and Randy Powell Sr., Ashlyn Jr. (Yolanda) and Superintendent of Police Anton Miller (Winsome); Four Adopted Sons: Sylvester Powell, Timothy and Willis Saunders and Joseph Munroe;

Four Daughters: Norma Powell-Cox (Rupert), Janice Evans (Wayne), Jacqueline Powell and Sharon Miller-Stubbs (Bishop Henderson); Three Adopted Daughters: Kayla Powell, Kym Rahming (Carl Jr.) and Bridgette Neely (James); Thirty-Seven: Grandchildren; Twenty-Nine: Great Grandchildren;

Two Great, Great Grandsons: Kevon and Kaymani; One Brother: Whitfield Williams; One Sister: Rozena Gloria Kemp; Numerous: Nephews and Nieces; Other Loving Family and Friends.

Celebration of A Gem Service, will be announced when completed. Check our website for updates.

Death Notice For Mr. Brennett Vernal Roberts, 55

of McKinney Drive off Carmichael Road, New Providence, Bahamas died at his residence on Wednesday, August 7th, 2024.

He is survived by his wife: Sonia Roberts; daughter: ChristalBenson; sons: Brennett Jr. and Brenton Roberts; mother: Delores Neymour; sisters: Ambrosine Martin, Turkessa Burrows-Campbell, Carla Saunders, Juliette Roberts; brothers: Daron Davis, Marco Roberts Sr., Mervin and Frederick Roberts; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

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Funeral Service For James Timothy, 78

Eveline Francois, 65

a resident of Major Subdivision off Collins Avenue, New Providence, Bahamas will be held at Victory Chapel Church of the Nazarene, Minnie Street on Sunday, 18th August, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. Officiating will be Dr. Antoine St. Louis assisted by Rev. Judy St Louis and Rev. Michael Telairin. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Gardens, Soilder Road.

Eveline is survived by her beloved husband: Altony Timothee; children: Elka Timothee-King, Widline Francois, Baselais Desinord, Benson Francois, Guerry Francois, Rodnel Thelusma, John Fredly, Desinord; grandchilderns: Adyen Dorgile, A’isha Dorgile, Ruth Chama Francois, Lou’ana Francois, Neyla-chicot Desinord, Guelsen Francois, James Desinord, Mendez Desinord, Gaoo Desinord, Helen Desinord, Stevenson Desinord, Dora Desinord, Sara Desinord, Guerridson Francois, Lewandasky Francois, Stachina Desinord, Sabrina Desinord, Sonnely Desinord, Woobens Desinord; sisters: Orianne Elysee, Paulna Valcourt; brothers: Rapheal Louis, Johnset Francois, Johnson Cheri; nieces: Evana Sylvain, Yolaine Allonce, Verlaine Elysee, Ashley Cheri, Nancy Francois, Jodiana Francois, Ashtride Elysee, Ruth Francois, Sabrina Valcourt, Sophia Cheri, Raphline and Marie sylvia Louis; nephews: Papin Francois, Fedebie Francois, Johnfred Francois, Pompido Francois, Paris Francois, Pipo Francois, Paulson Valcourt, Bryant Louis, Taphael Louis, Romanio Louis, Rico Elysee, John Elysee; cousins: Ginette Francois, Flavanie Charles, Noula Louis, Dominique Maxinvil, Jean Renel, Woodline Africot, Sherline Africot, Derline Africot; other relatives: Eldeno, Joshua, Gary, Garbriel, Jaylen, Kamee, Ricardo, Devante, Stacy, Laurika, Watson, Jenika, Victoria, James, Vicky, Donna, Elisiane, Judith Mondesir, Angena, Warnera and other family members and friends to much to mention. She will be greatly missed and may she rest in peace.

Viewing will be held at Newbold Brothers Chapel, #10 Palmetto Avenue and Acklins Street on Friday, 16th August- Saturday, 17th August, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and again at the church on Sunday, 18th August, 2024 from 1:00 p.m. until service time.

a resident of the Current, Eleuthera, Bahamas died on Friday, August 2nd, 2024.

He was predeceased by his father: Lewis Timothy; mother: Carmie Timothy,; brothers: Joseph, Junior, Leslie and Edward; wife: Norma Saunders-Timothy.

Left to cherish his precious memories are his son: Theodore Timothy-Miller; daughter: Jenna Timothy; sisters: Medelyn Timothy-Miller and Eva TimothyRolle; sisters-in-law: Blanche Sweeting and Sheila Johnson; brother-in-law: Darren Lewis; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws and a host of other relatives and friends.

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

Death Notices For

Mary Elizabeth Bethel-Wright, 83

of Pine Barren Road, Prince Charles Drive, New Providence, Bahamas passed away on Thursday, August 8th, 2024 at the Princess Margaret Hospital.

She was pre-deceased by her husband: Stephen Wright; sisters: Veronica Dean and Lilian Bethel; brother: Andrew bethel.

She is survived by her 1 daughter: Michelle Strachan; 3 grandchildren: Astrid, Allison and Bronson Strachan; 5 sisters: Linda Euego, Sharon, Theresa and Alice Bethel, Rebecca Inez Penn; 2 brothers: Oswald Major and Robert Bethel and other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Charles Wellington Miller, 63

affectionately called “Snow”

of Infant View Road died on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at the Princess Margaret Hospital.

He is survived by his sons: Wellington Miller, Theo Miller, Claud Gray; 2 daughters: Crystal Forbes, Laranda Missick; 6 brothers: Roger, Chris, Steve, Fritzgerald, Jefferson, Spencer, Bryan; 1 sister: Jenifer Moss and a hosted of other relative and friends

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Angelo Alexander Wellington Weech, 18

of #51 Jumbey Street, Pinewood Gardens, New Providence, Bahamas passed away on Saturday, August 10th, 2024 at the Princess Margaret Hospital.

He is survived by his mother: Camille Forbes; father: Bradley Weech; step mothers: Feleica Frazer & Crystal Williams; sisters: Shashanya Forbes, Shashonya Forbes, Briana Jefferson-Weech & Tuesday Weech; brothers: Bradley Weech & Camyllo Weech; niece: Andeya Forbes; nephews: Shaquille Coburn Jr., Dreycn Forbes, Cameron Forbes Delancy Jr.; grandmother: Bergum Elaine Forbes; grandfather: Lyncoln Forbes; aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Funeral Services For

Ella Louise Turnquest-Delancy, 93

of Governers Harbor, Eleuthera, Bahamas will be held at St. Patrick’s Anglican Church, Governor’s Harbour, Eleuthera on Saturday, August 17th, 2024 at 11:00am. Officiating will be Rev’d. Willish Johnson, Rector of St. Patrick’s Parish, Central Eleuthera. Interment will follow at Governor’s Harbour, Public Cemetery.

She was predesead by her husband: Samuel “Sam” Delancy Sr.; children: Barbara Johnson, Patricia “Patsy” & John Sands, Dencil “Danny” & Carla Delancy Sr. and Brendalee Delancy; grandson: Pedro Sands.

She is survived by her 5 siblings: Myrtle Culmer, Essie Johnson, Fredericka Johnson, Alfred Johnson, Norm Johnson and Bo Johnson; children: Arthur Sr. (Sophie) Turnquest, Samuel Jr. (Whitlene), Sherwin (Samantha) Delancy and Minister Ann Delancy-Pinder; adopted children: Sidney Delancy and Carlton(Brendalee) Knowles and Rowena McKlewhite; grandchildren: Shantell, Andre Sr. (Jennifer), Jerome and Sherice Sands, Claudia (Omar), Nadia (Quarindo) and Tavonia Davis, Arthur Jr, Jawara (Casey), Natalia, Zalika, and Adonis Turnquest, Rhonda (Jarvin) Cash, Shania Pinder, Shaquille, Trey, Sherwin Jr., Samantha, Sammy, Samuel III, Tyra, Danielle, Dencil Jr., Christano, Romeo, Juliette, Sydney Jr., Malcolm, Keith, Bradley, Kendia, Shienika, Lashan, Gretney, Rashad, Dwight and Makia Delancy, Tierra Kemp, Theron Thompson and Johnae Penn; great grandchildren: Akeem, Kali and Kanan Turnquest, Kurran, Andre Jr, Tristian and Aaliyah Sands, Omarion, Ozaria, and Kalani Davis, Osbourne, Skye, Sadiya, and Ky’Armani Delancy, Ty’esha and Ta’raje Cash, Ayishia (Bernard Sr.) Wallace, Timothy Sweeting Jr., Salathiel Lewis, Breon Whylly, Donte Pinder, Olivia Johnson, Jordyn McKay and Wynter Ingraham; great great grandchildren: Branell, Brandon and Bernard Wallace Jr., Acesin Sweeting and Leith Sands; nieces and nephews: Rowena McKlewhite, Jane Thomas, Janest (Stephen) Fernander, Lynette (Ross) Bethel, Ava (Carlton) Gardiner, Deann (Troy) Sands, Lynn (Derrick) Knowles, Pamela, Madeline, Charlene (Cordy), Debra, Pastor Kipling (Vernona), Deacon Collins (Vandora), Ernest, Cynthia, Shirley,

Iva, David, Lilamae, Nathaniel,Donny and Carol (Jolton) Johnson, Steve, Janet, Irvin, Paulette, Marion, and Shirley Mae Culmer, and George Rolle, Felix, Agatha, Wanda, Edmund, Anthony and Patrick Delancy, Kendal, Kevin, Brian, Marcio, and Desiree Ferguson, Daphane Richards, Yvette Davis, Pamela (Wayne) Williams, and Gary Delancy; godchildren: Timothy Sweeting Sr., Matthew Pinder, Audley Hepburn, Olga Johnson, and Patsy Thompson; special relatives and friends: Honorable Phillip Bethel and Family, Agnes Bethel, Wilhemena Ferguson, Vernita Dean, Emily Petty, Iva Pinder, Elizabeth Stubbs, Mildred “Millie” Johnson, Karen Sands and Family, Sarah Pinder, Brent and Dolly Petty, Glenville Thompson, Iris Knowles, Shella Knowles, Valencia Thompson, Apostle Margaret Seymour and Family, Ruthamae Cartwright and Family, Stephen Pinder, Odette Tassie and family, Paul Simmons and Family; numerous relatives and friends including: Carolyn Williams, Donna Johnson, Princess Saunders, Princess Whymms, Betty Miller, Sandra Bethel, Lavern Butler, Emily Colebrooke, Wilhelmena Ferguson, Mark & Winifred Thompson, Minister Clay Sweeting, Osbourne Pinder Jr, Huey, Loretta, Pauline, Franklyn, Lillian, Marlin, and Marsha Bethel, Paul & Judy Simmons, PatriciaArmbrister, The Governors Harbor Community.

Friends may pay their respects on Friday 16 August 2024 at St. Patrick’s Anglican Church Governor’s Harbour, Eleuthera from 10:00am to 5:00pm and on Saturday from 9:00am until service time at the church.

Death Notice For

Marjorie Theresa Lewis, 88

of Pettel Street, Eastwood Estates, New Providence, Bahamas died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Tuesday, 6th August, 2024.

She is survive by her children: Nadena Johnson, Veldrin Johnson, Ursula Johnson, Antelia Lewis, Nolan Lewis, McAliston Lewis Jr., Sgt. 2269 Alonzo Lewis, Melissa Lewis and Nahassa Lewis; sisters: Florida Rolle & Sherell Wright; brother: Glen Johnson; a and host of other relatives and friends.

Death Notice For

Mr. Renaldo Roberts, 37

of a resident of Soldier Road, New Providence, Bahamas died at The Princess Margaret Hospital. He is survived by his mother: Evangelist Adrianna Thompson; father: George Roberts; 2 brothers and grandmother: Ulease Mcdonald; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Final Rites are are being fnalize and will be announced at a later date.

Telephone: 322-1431, 477-6607, 323-3800

Funeral Notice

for TAVIS STANFORD EVANS, 85

Of Golden Gates #2, and formerly of Lowe Sound Andros, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday August 17th, 2024 at Englerston Gospel Chapel, Cordeaux Ave. Officiating will be Pastors Ricardo Turner, & assisted by Eddison Rolle. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Gardens, Soldier Road.

Left to cherish his memories are his Wonderful Wife of 61 years: Patsy Evans; Sister: Curl Lewis; Sons: Randy, Michael, Travis (Miranda), Antinio & Clifford Evans; Daughters: Patronella, Lakisha Evans Ethel Howard; Brothersin-law: Daniel Kemp & Harcourt Davis; Sisters-in-law: Jestina Russell, Jenny & Arnette Davis & Annabel Knowles; Son-in-Law: Armando Forbes Sr; Nieces & Nephews: Clarice & Livington Forbes, Ellarese Thompson, Sharlrne Forbes, Meltise, Archie Carey, Makeeva & Barry Miller, Suenell & Sean Sands, Samantha Colebrooke, Clyde Evans, Maria Deleaveaux, Jenny Bowleg, Glenda Hepburn, Patrice (Elridge) Deveaux, Melbirth Davis, Anne Rolle, Sonia Davis, Pamara Pennerman, Amanda Beckles, Melissa Pratt, Kayla & Tamica Anderson, Tonya (Ken) Gibson Neil, Christopher & Harmelle Davis, Martha Henry, Lydic & Eddison Adderle, Brenda Freklton, Michael Adderley, Leona Mcphee Gaynell Robinson, Marva Barr, Helena Rolle, Constance Evans; Anthony & Melanie Russell, Ralph Forbes, Glenwood Russell, Dale, Anglina, Tony & Charlton Evans & Deborah Demeritte; Numerous Grand & Great-grands: Terrance & Dee Evans, Alexis Woodside, Oneil Evans, Eryn Rolle, Steffon Evans, Elvardo Bain, Samia, Samantha, Somone McDonald, Travis Jr., Mya and Zachery Evans, Keva (Bryan) Flowers, Armando Jr; Sariyah and Arabella Evans, Jack and Mallory Knowles, Jason & Lashan Forbes, Marcus, Tavington & Opel Forbes, Felicia Nottage, Dr. Marrisa (Paul) Kleinow, Shawn & Shavonne Thompson, Kelvin Evans Jr.; Rashad Bodie, Elaine Hawthrone, Donna & Lisa Kemp, Yvette, Jessie Kemp; Close Relatives: Oral, Jovel, Andy, Betty, Sarah, Debbie, Silie, Trevor, Murry, Hasten, Shawn & Kendal Evans, Bigboy & Prince Lewis; Kameron & Kamyleah Flowers, Taylor, Bodie and Rissa Evans, The Lowe Sound & The Garden Hill Community & a host of other Relatives & Friends.

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

May His Soul Rest In Peace!

Friends may pay their last respects at Rock Of Ages Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, Wulff and Pinedale Road, from 10-4:00pm on Friday & on Saturday at the church from 10:00am until service time.

Funeral Service For

Antonio “Tony” Kemp, 45 affectionately called “Waps”

of Delaporte, West Bay Street, New Providence, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, 17th August, 2024, 11:00am at Transformation Ministries, Dignity Gardens. Offciating will be Suffragan Bishop Ezekiel Munnings assisted by Pastor Calvin Kemp and Sr. Pastor Claudell Farrington. Interment will follow in the Southern Cemetery, Cowpen & Spikenard Roads.

Left to cherish his legacy are his mother: Stephanie Wallace-Fraser; father: Phillip (Porky) Kemp; step mother: Furline Kemp; step father: Reginald Fraser; son: Alexander Kemp; brothers: Rashorn Fraser, Randy Nelson; sisters: Indianna Kemp-Nelson and Phillipa Thompson, Corissa Adderley, Shondra Adderley, Kelseia Paul, Kalin Paul; aunts: Cynthia Wallace-Pierre, Prescola Pratt, Cora Paul, Naomi Pinder, Rebecca Rolle, Elder-Elect Janice Lewis, Deborah Munnings, Minister Sheniqua Roker, Lady Paulette Munnings, KiKie Gardiner, Lady Sandra Kemp, Cordina Kemp, and Patrice (Jacklyn) Kemp; granduncle: Robert Newbold; uncles: Derek Gardiner, Jerome Gardiner, Pastor Calvin Kemp, ASP Trevor Kemp, CCO Kelsey Paul, Scottie Roker, Charles Munnings, Edmund Lewis, Nigel Rolle, Suff. Bishop Ezekiel Munnings, Jeffery Nairn & Douglas Pinder; nieces: Helen Thompson, Ternell Thompson, Kenique Brown, Ta-Liyah Higgs; grandniece: Skylar Curtis; nephew: Collie Smith Jr.; and a host of other relatives and friends: Elnicka Miller, Collie Smith Sr., Marvin, Kerrecia, Kyle, Jeremy (Natonia), Kareem Nairn, Donnell Johnson, Nadia (Kinyada) Morris), Jasmine (Kenmario) Lightbourne, Mandisa Pinder, Ethan Munnings, Sabrina Newbold, Edwin and Edjuan Lewis, Chikara (Frank) Pinder, Shanice McGregor, Trevon, Rico, Randy Wallace Sr., Chad Huyler, Calvernaire and Calvon Kemp, Japheal Williams, Latia (Gregory) Toote, Nigia Rolle, Dion (Tewanna) Kemp, Neketria (Dino) Brown Sr., Deanka, Allan, Jarell, Trevan, Tavis, Tacori, and Tremanni Kemp, Joi (David) Butler, Scottasia and Scottie Roker Jr., Nyoka and Mario Sweeting, Nyoshe and Laquardo Newbold, Evangelist Cynthia Taylor, Donna Neely-Smith, Delores (George) William, Associate Pastor Angela Neely, Caron Neely-Wilkerson (Terrance), Beverly

Cornish, Prescola Newbold, Rosemary Russell, Theresa Newbold, Gloria Bain, Cheryl Saunders, Shaunalee Mckinney, Bridget Gibson, Georgian Rolle, Lisa Newbold, Laura Saunders, Patrice Cooper, Mildred Williams, Kandahar Moss, Anna De Jean, Kermit Newbold, Adrian Newbold, Arnold Newbold Jr., Johnathan, William, Alfred and Ralph Bain, Nyesha Ferguson, Krystal Russell, Shakera Leathen, Ranique, Travia, Michael, Tervaris and Ragina Wallace, Chaquiera Pratt, Alonzo Pratt Jr., Ashton Pratt, Anfernee Watson, Jermaine Moultrie, Lebron McIntosh, Denrick Gardiner, Allison, Adrianna, Alonzo Pratt Sr., Philicia and Bradley Ferguson, Erica Laing, Ronica Montreal, Lolita Pierre-Wildgoose, Shanica and Jamal Ferguson, Valentina Wallace, Jason and Nicollette Ferguson, Philton Laing Jr., Ashley Grant, Justin, Justus, Travis Montreal, Randy Wallace Jr., Shakera and Jamon Leathen, Breah Curtis, Angelica Whyms, Cindy Bannister, Christina and Cayanne Wallace, Kevenique, and Kevin Wallace Jr. Teashawn, Jaleah, Jayanna and Javad Ferguson, Lanya Newbold, Layla and Omari Sweeting, Aaden Russell, Jermaine Kemp; special thanks to: The Rt. Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis and Lady Patricia Minnis, Congregation of Glad Pilgrim Apostolic Church, Senior Pastor Claudell Farrington and the members of Little Jerusalem Apostolic Ministries Delaporte, Suff. Bishop Dr. Sharon Rolle and the congregation of Transformation Ministries Int’l., Diocesan Bishop Dr. Anthony and Her Excellency Elder Dr. Gezel Farrington, Chairman Suff. Bishop David O.O. and Lady Ivy Higgins, Delaporte Community, Bishop Damien Fox-Gibson and Restview Mortuary and Crematorium, McKinney Family, Newbold Families, Huyler Family, Saunders Family, Barbara and Tyrone Joffre, Thea and Crystal Outten, Ronald and Hetline Nelson and Family, Lavard and Tanyah Wilson, The Laing Family, Lucille Bastian, Brenda Strachan and Family, Alfred Johnson, Francita Nicholls, Elaine Sands and Family, Arnold Cooper, Joan and Otto Fountain, Marie and Paul Armbrister, Shirley and Oscar Newman, Princess Taylor, Lynette Williams, Tangy Symonette, Michelle Arnett, Michael Rolle, Sandra and Willie Stubbs, Barbara Williams, Terryjoe Pryce, Lucinda Tucker, Freeport Lions Club, Freeport Cobra Group, The Central Bank of The Bahamas, Asst. Pastor Bruceman and Leona Sweeting, Associate Pastor Carolyn Gordon and Family, Mother Betty Duncombe and Family. To all family members and friends not mentioned, we do apologize if we could not name each and every one of you. You are also appreciated and loved.

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

Funeral Services For Desmond Dexter Kemp, 55 affectionately called “Munch”

of Blue Bonnet Avenue, Pinecrest Subdivision, New Providence, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, August 17, 2024, 10:00 a.m. at Zion South Beach Baptist Church, Zion Blvd. Offciating will be Reverend Dr. Anthony A. Sampson assisted by other ministers of the gospel. Interment will follow in Lakeview Memorial Gardens, John F. Kennedy Drive and Gladstone Road.

He was predeceased by his grandparents: Nathalie & William Kemp; uncles: Archie McDonald, William Kemp Jr., Brian Kemp.

Left to cherish and celebrate his life and legacy are his loving and supportive mother: Deacon Paula Kemp; step father: Tony Percentie; sister: Mona Percentie; aunt: Melveryn (Yorick) McHardy; uncle: Osbourne Kemp; niece: Monae Miller; cousins: Marco, Kent, Ricky McHardy, Vanessa (Derick Sr.) Johnson, Derick Jr., Vashana Thompson, Wanda, Tiffany, Collin, Tarvanti McDonald, Mavis, Moore, Luella McDonald, Valerie Laroda, Monique Mills; other relatives & friends including but not limited to the following: Richie, Jerrado (Mallisse) Rolle, Anthony Etienne, Illean Russell, Gary, Bobby, Charles St. Louis, Samuel (Glorina) Percentie, Portia (Cecil) Taylor and family, Valerie Williams and family, Tonya Percentie Williams and family, Sieska (Nelson) Burrows, Louise Hanna and family, Kingsly (Monica) Wilson and family, Andrea Ferguson, Kim Douglas, Denice Sargent, Velma Edwards, Paulette Rolle, Felecia (Ashwood) Turnquest, Susy (Hiram) Rolle, Iva (Audley) Bain, Edith Marshall, Gerrard (Deandra) King, Joseph (Debra) Brown, Dennis, Trevor, Winston Culmer, Leroy (Shorty) Clarke, Andre Russell, Levi, Floyd (Paulette) Wilmott, Telco Enterprises, Reverend Dr. Anthony (Michelle) Sampson, Zion South Beach family, G.H.S. class of 1986 and the South Beach Estates community. The Family sincerely apologizes for anyone that was inadvertently omitted.

Viewing will be held in the Serenity Suite at Restview Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium Ltd. on Robinson and Soldier Roads on Friday from 10:00am to 5:00pm and on Saturday from 8:30am until service time at the church.

Shawn Johnson, 47

of East Avenue, Miller’s Heights, New Providence, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, August 17, 2024, 10:00 a.m. at Bible Truth Ministries, Martin’s Close, Cowpen Road. Offciating will be Rev. Ellison Greenslade. Interment will follow in Southern Cemetery, Cowpen and Spikenard Roads.

He was predeceased by his parents: Stephanie Woodside and Steven Johnson; sister: Keithra Flowers.

Shawn is lovingly remembered by his devoted and industrious wife: Minneta Wilson Johnson; son: Keshawn Johnson; sisters: Shanette (Kevin) Bethel, Shaneker Woodside, Keeshee (Adesine) Spence, Valerie Salmon, Latoya Rolle and Shanaya Woodside; brothers: Shamarl (Jackie) Woodside, Stephan Woodside, Enrique Rolle, Sharan and Shian Flowers; mother-in-law: Elma Wilson; sisters-in-law: Llewvita Wilson and Percita Cartwright; brothers-in-law: Remond, Marvin and Juarez Wilson; aunts: Alva, Rochelle, Jennis, Marlin, Sedy, Billy, Violet, Altermease Esson and Kentry Lewis; uncles: Jethro and Jlen; nieces: Rikara, Ryesha, Tamya, Ashanti, Adrea, Kaydranique, Keajanae and Amory; nephews: Bernard, Rinardo, Jean, Xavier, Xaivon, Andre, Jerado Jr., Juarez Jr. and Rashad; other relatives and friends including: Toriano Placide, Derek Newery, Fredricka, Janelle, Garfeld, Shavargo, Mea, Ashley, Karisha, Joshua, Julia, Rashard, Christian, Mazie Poitier, Ismae Smith, Fredricka Ellis, Pamela Moxey, Melvern Arnette, Gwendolyn Ritchie, Dorothy Lewis and family, Hermon Munroe and their families, Nassau Glass, Sandals Hotel, Atlantis Hotel, Ports International, The community of Miller’s Heights, Carmichael Road and their families. We apologize for any names that may have been inadvertently missed.

Viewing will be held in the Serenity Suite at Restview Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium Ltd. on Robinson and Soldier Roads on Friday from 10:00am to 5:00pm and on Saturday from 8:30am until service time at the church.

Funeral Services For Narissa Asia Alana Reckley, 26

of Forbes Street, Nassau Village, New Providence, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, August 17, 2024, 11:00 a.m. at Highbury Park Church of Christ, Highbury Park. Offciating will be Evangelist Keith Beneby assisted by Pastor Kevin Beneby and other ministers of the gospel. Interment will follow in Lakeview Memorial Gardens, John F. Kennedy Drive and Gladstone Road.

With her loving memory forever etched in the hearts of her beloved mother: Rhoda Clare; father: Cedrick Reckley; sisters: Cedettra Reckley, Maikia Pierre, Tamika Edney, Alexis Clark and Samantha Davis; grandmothers: Elcena Ingraham-Smith and Leotha Reckley; grandfathers (deceased) Franklyn Clare and Edward Reckley; nieces & nephews: Janeka, Jade & Jazz Edney, Deron Reckley, Keon Rolle, Travon Johnson, Jake & Jax Edney and Ron Richardson Jr.; aunts: Ida & Petrol Johnson, Marilyn McKenzie, Surrell Davis & Schmeckia Thompson, Carol & Deborah Clare, Marilyn Moreau, Darshan Adderley, Lavern Wildgoose, Melissa, Julie, & Keta Reckley; uncles: Cecil McKenzie, Llewelyn, Charles & Don Clare, Malcolm Adderley, Glen & Trevor Reckley, Peter Stuart; cousins: Anthony Taylor, Harry Kemp Jr., Lakeia Stuart, Celia McKenzie, Devine John, Ronel Hinzey, Ethan Walkes, Khloe Rose, Theo & Joanna Parker, Sasha (Eltino) Mitchell G, Atlee & Michelle Davis, Beatrice Clare; grand uncles: Sterling Clare, Earl, Llewellyn; great grand aunt & uncle: Emily McBride & Leon Swain Children of the Late Julia Kelly: Diane Ranger & Family, Anthony Fisher & Family, Sherilyn & Julius Fernander & Family, Ruby Kelly, Jerome & Michelle Kelly and Franklyn Robinson & Family, Children of the Late Edwin Ingraham: Edith Taylor, Paige Joseph & Family, Orpheus, Pete & Kendal Ingraham, Ferry Ingraham & Family, Glenda Thompson, Debbie Ingraham, Renee Duncombe, Sandy Smith & Eddie Ingraham, Children of the Late Howard Ingraham: Stacia Ingraham & Family, Bishop John Ingraham & Family, Derek Ingraham, George & Kendra Ingraham, Mitchell & Cyril Ingraham. Children of the Late Audrick Ingraham: Audrick & Michael Ingraham, Janice & Randy McFall & Family, Stephanie Ingraham-Kelly & Family, Wade, McQueen, Kylie, Children of the Late Malford Ingraham: Ken Ingraham, Children of the Late Harold Ingraham: Orson Johnson & family, Gena Johnson, Children of the Late Cousin Rhoda and John Williams: Benedict, Paul, Clement, Gregory, Sammy, Ricardo Williams, and Portia Cartwright; children of the Late Uricka Johnson & Alva Coakley, Cousin Zerlene Cash & Family, Children of the Late Daniel and Alice Clare;

godmother: Mrs. Deborah Longley & Family; godsister: D’Asia Knowles; other relatives & friends: Markicia Morris (Barbados), Carol Hudson, Lunnise Gibson & Family, Yenisha Newton & Family, Jathan Hall, Khaz Wilson, Randy McFall Jr., Tyra Forbes, Earnestine Forbes & Family, Caitlynn Smith, Freeport family & friends, Barbados family and friends: Sheen Watson, Vyault Cardigan, Mrs. Jones, Dian Hurd of USA. Mrs. Paulette Forbes, Bahamas Bureau of Standards and Quality Offce, Renee Virgil and Family, Ava Bethell, Aleia Collymore, Bruce and Yvette Clarke, Sis. Joanne Humes & Family, Leslie Taylor, Marsha Smith, Denise Woodside, Rosena Rolle, Michelle Saunders, Monette Butler and Dawn Hanna Mrs. Vernita (Sidney) Smith & Family, Mrs. Debbie Richardson & Family, Ms. Angela Higgs & Family, Mr. Thompson & Family, Gloria Pritchard & Family, Churches of Christ Families, Commodore Raymond King, Offcers, Marines and Veterans of the Royal Bahamas Defense Force, St. Augustine’s College Class of 2015, Antioch Native Baptist Church Family, MP Myles LaRoda & Pinewood Constituency Offce Staff, The Security Guards of the Caves Condominiums, Lorraine and Kenny Reckley, Veronique Dean, The Nassau Village Community; her beloved cats: Harmony Reckley, Joe Biden Reckley, Katmala Harris Reckley, Oreo Reckley; friends and family too numerous to mention.

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

Death Notice For

Viola Aremina Elizabeth Gibson, 66

of Key West Street, New Providence, Bahamas died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Sunday, August 11, 2024.

She is survived by her sons: Obafemi & Omar Gibson; daughters: Josephine & Jessica Gibson, Joanna (Alexander) Bain & Cheryl; sisters: Irma, Christine, Sarah, Rosemary, Theresa & Sonia; brothers: Dennis, John, Isaac & Patrick and numerous grandchildren and other relatives and friends.

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

Private Memorial Service For Sherry

Marie Bethel, 66

of Nicholls Town, Andros a private memorial service will be held.

Left to cherish her memories are her children: Chaka (Nathan Saunders), Gary (aka Tito) McDonald, Henry Cash and Devon Cash Sr. (aka Champ) (Kendricka Williams); special friend: Andrew Albury; grandchildren: Giles Russell, Ashad Saunders, Khaleah and Devon Cash Jr.; sisters: Leanna (Holston) Bain Sr., Jennifer (Kendal) Williams, Sheena Bethel Duncombe, Denise (Glen) Adderley, Charmaine (Clyde) Cornish, Marion Bethel and Terry Obrien; brothers: Edward (Arlene) Bethel Jr., Garnett Bethel, Donald (Renee) Bethel (I), Preston Bethel and Collin (Joenny) Ingraham; nieces: Camille Bain, Tina (Mario) Daley, Yolanda Bain, Donnee Bethel, Sabrina Bethel, Lovette Bethel, Felia (Dexter) Durham, Tamika (Lamond) Gaiter, Kendia (Ken) Russell, Crystal Adderley, Katijah Bethel, Deandrea (Tavano) Kelly, Lenae (Dominic) Hall, Brickell Lightfoot, Clydesha Cornish, Charmiqua Cornish and Laketria Ellis; nephews: Donald (Breanne) Bethell (II), Duran (Takera) Bethel, Monty (Tera) Barr, Tori Ingraham, Aldan Ingraham, Preston Bethel Jr. (aka Papa), Heath (aka Coby) Rolle, Holston (Serita) Bain Jr., Alvin Adderley, Lamont (Akoua) Bethel, Codero Bethel, Kherrington Williams and Enrique Bethel; grandnieces: Tianna (Anthony) Greene Jr., D’nae Bethel, Cymphony Culmer, Lenique Hall, Torielle Ingraham, Aisha Brown, Brenae, Briann Stuart, Charity Bootle, Tori, Trinity Gaitor and Dru Durham; grandnephews: Ethan Gaitor Token Ingraham, Ramel Poitier Jr., Malik Bethel, Cayden Barr, Vershawn Cambridge, Tristan Kelly, D’naj, D’andre, Demir, Donald Bethel (III), Codero Bethel Jr. (CJ), Cion Bethel and Dre Durham; great grandniece: Jhenea Cambridge; uncles: Wheatley (Glenesta), Kirlyn (Marilyn) and Lawrence Russell; other relatives and friends: Carlton & Cleora Wilkinson, Dorethea Bethel & family, Helen Russell & family, Beverley Kemp & family, Jim Harlon & family, Brenda Cleare, Alicia Russell & family, Esther Bain & family, Valarie & Ricardo Newbold, Judy Woodside, Shelly, Pedro & Wanda Knowles, Nicholls Town Andros community, Deann Hallett & family, Edith Jean, Daveatte Hutcheson & family and a host of others too numerous to mention.

Death Notices For

Chivonto Clifford Ferguson, 42

of Valley Creek Drive, Lithia Springs, Georgia and formerly of New Providence, Bahamas died at Grady Memorial Hospital on Thursday, August 8, 2024.

He is survived by his parents: Clifford & Helen Ferguson; daughter: Careze Ferguson; sisters: Alinca Molten, Temidayo Darville, Chimone Charlton, Sierra Ferguson; brothers: Hubert Williams Jr., Chavo & Josiah Ferguson; special friend: Tierra Evans; and numerous other relatives and friends.

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

Mrs. Ann Marie Sears, 51

of #64K Frobisher Circle, Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas died at the Princess Margaret Hospital, Nassau, New Providence on Wednesday, August 14th, 2024.

She is survived by her husband: Fabian Sears; children: Ricasha Rose, Lindell Hepburn, Fabianne Beckles (Da-Quan), Ishmael Sears, Fabianno Sears and Mark Seymour; numerous grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.

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

Memorial Service For

Mr. Chilean Eleazer Turner, 72

of Tea Bay, Cat Island, Bahamas will be held on Friday, August 16th, 2024, 11:00 a.m. at St. Agnes Anglican Church, Baillou Hill Road, New Providence, Bahamas. Offciating will be Archdeacon Venerable Keith N. Cartwright.

He is survived by his daughter: Dr. Jasmin Turner-Dareus; son-in-law: Apostle Brian Dareus; numerous grandchildren: Jamin Turner Jr., Brianna, Bianca and Brinaz Dareus; sisters: Elnicka Forbes, Christine Swann, Grace Turner, and Edna Glinton; numerous nieces and nephews; frst cousins: George Turner, Charles Turner, Philip Turner, Cleomi Turner, Jessica Turner, Karen Turner, Francena Bastian, Joan PinderTurnquest, George Pinder, Peter Pratt, Erica Kemp, Nicole Holly, Margaret Minnis, Glen Pratt, Terrance Pratt and a host of other relatives and friends including: the great people of Tea Bay, Cat Island.

Death Notice For

Deputy Chief Magistrate

Debbye Louise Ferguson, 59

of #57 Queen Mab Drive, Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas and formerly of #16 Lawson Street, Palmetto Village, New Providence, Bahamas died at her residence on the Monday, August 12th, 2024.

She is survived by her mother: Winifred Ferguson; sister: Lynn Ferguson-Sears; nieces/adopted daughter: Megan “Kio” Sears and Anishka Ferguson-Bowe (Michael Bowe); grandnephews: Macaire Eli Bowe; 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.

Thelma Deveaux, 83

affectionately called “Geri”

of #60 Bernard Road, New Providence, Bahamas died at her residence on Tuesday, August 13, 2024.

She is survived by her children: William (Marsha), Andrew (Shane) & Judy Deveaux, Theodore Glinton, Veronica (Huey) Pratt; adopted children: Mildred Pratt, Emerald Rolle, Caroline Edgecombe & Mia Jones; son-in-law: Kennedy Bodie; sister: Fredericka Brown; 16 grandchildren, 12 adopted grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren 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

Matriarch Minister Iris Aranese Rolle, 71 née Sands

of Tangerine Street, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly of Green Castle, Eleuthera, Bahamas died at her residence on Saturday, August 10, 2024.

She is survived by her husband: Vernal Rolle; children: Raquel (Ulric “Woody”) Woodside, Shavonne (Tyrone) Knowles & Tameka Butler; grandchildren: Michael (Patrelle) Carey & Jada Wallace; adopted children: Lavardo Lightbourne, Karen & Kimberley Sands, Crystal Sweeting, Velene Munnings, Thorne Belle, Sandy & Steven Morley; brother: Reginald (Diane) Sands; and numerous other relatives and friends.

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

Dajah Shante Wilson, 24

of Jamaica Avenue, Elizabeth Estates, New Providence, Bahamas died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Monday, August 12, 2024.

She is survived by her mother: Jacqueline (Wade Sr.) Higgs; father: David Wilson Sr.; sisters: Jalicia, Sanchez, Janae, Deja; brothers: Rashad, David Jr., Nicholas, Deangelo; grandparents: Elder Louise Major & Brian (Marilyn) Wilson Sr.; nieces/nephews: Alaylianna, Ethan, Anari, Ryan 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

Ms. Sharekka Alexandria

Cartwright, 40

of #8 Settler’s Way, Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, August 17th, 2024, 10:00 a.m. at The Pro-Cathedral of Christ the King, East Atlantic Drive and Pioneer’s Way, Freeport, Grand Bahama. Offciating will be Canon Norman Lightbourne assisted by Fr. Colin Saunders. Cremation will follow.

Left to cherish her memories are her children: Saaliyah and Aaron Clarke, Shakkeal Cartwright and Ianthon Demeritte; parents: William and Deborah Cartwright; grandmothers: Agatha Sands and Rolanda Vicioso; sisters: Shanique and Shanada Cartwright; nephews: Carlo Thompson, Jermaine Dixon; nieces: Tayah and Tamia Miller; aunts: Rita Bowe, Ethal McPhee, Karen, Sharon and Beverly Cartwright, Rhondi Thompson (Nathaniel), Laverne Carroll (Kendal), Princess Lee (Jessie), Teddy Sands and Roxanne Innocent (Mack); uncles: John (Majorie), Cornelius (Madelyn) and Frank Cartwright, George (Karen) and Deric (Marion) Sands; godparent: Celestine Adderley; cousins: Vernette Turnquest and family; Ashley, Luinda, Julia, Antone (Anna), Dwane (Michelle), Catherine, Valderine, Cheyenne (Angelo), Nekiah (Vardo), Oscar, Francressa, Darez (Krystal), Michael, Craig, Dion (Geraldine), Dorethea (Trevor), Warren, Katrina, Bradley, Rhondelle, Romano, George, Giovanni (Kristin), Georgio, Alexandria, Javon, Vincent, Kimberly, Catriona, Keva, Brett, Anthony (Maria), Roderico (Tasia), Devon, Leslie, Celeste, Rashad, Lindsia and Lindsey; godsister: Keva Adderley; godbrother: Kelvin Adderley Jr.; and a host of other relatives and friends including: Valerie Knowles, Jerricka Jervern, Lathario Adderley, Ali Rolle, Warren Rolle, Joy Knowles, Leshawnique Nesbitt, Celestine Adderley and family, Deanne Jones and family, ShaVonne Taylor and family, Joanne Sands, Irene and Errol Vardaoulis and family, Leanice Crawford and family, Sherman Johnson and family, Evelina and Christel Cartwright and family, Cindy Davis and family, Alfred Clarke, Keith Carroll and family, Lynn Turnquest and family, Cornell Stuart and family, Lyndy Burrows and

family, Sheila Cooper and family, Dwayne Johnson, James Dorsette and family, Cenika Roache and family, Daria Pinder and family, Sidney and Bridgette Cartwright and family, Staff at Atlantis Aquaventure, Staff at Itelbpo Call Center, Staff at Ocean Reef, Jack Hayward High Class of 2001 and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.

Viewing will be held in the “Celestial Suite” at Restview Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium Limited, #11-A Coral Road, Freeport, Grand Bahama on Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and at the Church on Saturday from 8:30 a.m. until service time.

Death Notice For Mr. David Patrick Hamilton

passed on Wednesday, 7th August, 2024 in Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas with his 3 daughters by his side. He is now with his beloved wife, Joan Elizabeth Hamilton.

Daddy, Hambone, David was an absolute legend both in his personal life and professional life. Everyone that had contact with him knows him to have been kind, clever, loyal, funny, witty, committed and considerate - a pillar of the Grand Bahama community. We are blessed to have had him as our Daddy.

He is survived by his three beloved daughters: Tania, Sarah and Alex; brother: Anthony; sons-in-law: Adam, Nicholas and Freddie; grandchildren: Casper, Toby, Gemma, Jago, Pandora and Chloe-Joan; nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.

David and his wife Joan had many, many friends both in the Bahamas and worldwide with whom they shared many wonderful, fun and happy times.

The celebration of David’s beautiful and extremely full life will be announced at a later date.

Funeral Service For

Ingrid Riley, 51 affectionately called “Ingy”

of North Mastic Point, Andros, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, August 17, 2024, 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Anglican Church, North Mastic Point, Andros. Offciating will be the Venerable Mark Lindsay-Fox, M.B.A, B.A (Theology) assisted by other ministers of the gospel. Interment will follow in St. Mary’s Anglican Church Cemetery, Mastic Point, Andros.

Left to cherish her memories are her son: Altino Riley; mother: Althea Oliver; brothers: Andrew, Shawn (Carla) Riley, Kevin Munnings, Floyd (Maugarette) Colebrook, Anthony (Philisa) Fowler, Brent (Lauriann) Hanna; sisters: Tylene Munnings, Shelly Wright; nieces and nephews: Clint, Shanice Saunders, Calvanell Oliver, Bianca, Elreca (David) Gibson, Junior, Lenara, Shilo, Prekiha, Brenton, Treyvon Fowler, Meka, Floyd Jr., Mesha, Daniel, Sean, Delano, Shawn, Brethon, Carlo, Daryl, Sasha Riley, Melinda Glinton; grandnieces and nephews: Amy, Eva, Jahjah, Davenique, Kacey, AMari, Anthony, La’tyrio, Roland Jr., Mariah, Dariah, CJ, Aron Jr., EJ, Treyvon Jr.; aunts and uncles: Marina Oliver, Rev. Joseph (Ethel) Oliver, Christina Oliver, Brenda, Glenroy, Lloyd, Lesley and Barry Riley; cousins: Mildred (Joel), Sharon (Bradley), Natasha (Hasley), Alva Cox, Deidre Cox, Sidney & Ricardo Cox, Kim Woodside, Steven (Betty) Rolle, Paulette, Cordell, Ernest, Karen Munnings, Arimintha Martin, Jackson (Vonnesha), Eltino, Eugene, Malvin, Billy, George, Randy, Troy, Ronald, Idell, Darleen, Staretta, Tameka, Freda, Lenora, Quincy, Jewel, Debra, Beatrice (Tom), Alburn, Ron, Henry, Kenneth Jr., Jestina, Deidre, Garison, Joseph, Iris, Jason; other family members: Darnell, Donna, Mitsy, Sonia Chipman, Coral & Brian Bowleg, Genamae Bowleg,

Ann Munnings; relatives & friends: Donnamae Pickstock & family, Carl Oliver & family, Patrick Romer & family, Barbara Munnings & family, Veronica Munnings & family, Armintha (Aunty Bia) & family, Rex Rolle & family (Western Air), Gregory Rolle & family, Garcia Bowleg & family, Paulamae Colebrooke & family, Sis. Osha & family, Venus Martin & family, the Pickstock, Martin, Rolle, Newton, Oliver, Woodside, Colebrooke, Bowleg and Munnings families, the entire Mastic Point community and the Northern Star Burial Society. We apologize for any names that may have been inadvertently missed.

Viewing will be held in the Celestial Suite at Restview Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium Ltd. on Robinson and Soldier Roads on (TODAY) Thursday from 10:00am to 5:00pm and on Friday from 5:00pm-8:00pm at the Burial Society Hall in Mastic Point, Andros and on Saturday at St. Mary’s Anglican Church, North Mastic Point, Andros from 9:00am until service time.

Death Notice For Mrs. Melvine Cash, 70

of Lower Bogue, Eleuthera, Bahamas died at her residence on Saturday, August 10th, 2024.

She is survived by her husband: Ferman Cash; children: Dianne Johnson, Roscoe Cash & Delroy Higgs; six stepchildren; four grandchildren; brothers: Whitfeld and Caleb Albury; sister: Ismae Johnson; aunt: Rosemary Johnson; 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.

RELIGIOUS NEWS, STORIES AND CHURCH EVENTS

Vatican expels founder of Peru’s Sodalitium religious movement after probe into abuses, corruption

By NICOLE WINFIELD Associated Press

THE Vatican on Wednesday expelled the founder of an influential Peruvian religious movement, the Sodalitium Christianae Vitae, after the Catholic hierarchy spent more than a decade of downplaying allegations of sexual and psychological abuse and financial corruption against him and his community.

The decree against Luis Fernando Figari came after Pope Francis last year ordered an investigation into the Sodalitium by the Vatican’s top sex abuse experts to get to the bottom of the scandal. Previous commissions and investigations had failed to fully address the group’s problems.

According to the decree by the Vatican’s department for religious orders, which was posted on the website of the Peruvian bishops conference, Francis gave his explicit authorization to expel Figari from the movement, even though canon law didn’t precisely cover his alleged misconduct.

Figari’s behavior was “incompatible and therefore unacceptable in a member of a church institution, as well as causing scandal and serious damage to the good of the church and of the individual members of the faithful,” it said. The expulsion would restore justice harmed by Figari’s behavior “over many years, and would protect in the future the individual good of the faithful and the church,” it said.

Figari founded the movement in 1971 as a lay community to recruit “soldiers for God,” one of several Catholic societies born as a conservative reaction to the left-leaning liberation theology movement that swept through Latin America, starting in the 1960s. At its height, the group counted about 20,000 members across South America and the United States. It was enormously influential in Peru.

Victims of Figari’s abuse complained to the Lima archdiocese in 2011, though other claims against him reportedly date to 2000. But neither the local church nor the Holy See took concrete action until one of the victims, Pedro Salinas, wrote a book along with journalist Paola Ugaz detailing the twisted practices of the Sodalitium in 2015, entitled “Half Monks, Half Soldiers.”

The Sodalitium later commissioned an outside investigation that found Figari was “narcissistic, paranoid, demeaning,

vulgar, vindictive, manipulative, racist, sexist, elitist and obsessed with sexual issues and the sexual orientation” of Sodalitium’s members.

The outside investigation, published in 2017, found that Figari sodomized his recruits and forced them to fondle him and one another. He liked to watch them “experience pain, discomfort and fear,” and humiliated them in front of others to enhance his control over them, the report found.

Still, the Holy See declined to expel Figari from the movement in 2017 and merely ordered him to live apart from the Sodalitium community in Rome and cease all contact with it. The Vatican was seemingly tied in knots by canon law that did not foresee such punishments for founders of religious communities who weren’t priests. At the time Salinas called it a “golden exile.”

On Wednesday, Salinas called Figari’s definitive expulsion good news.

“I hope it is the beginning of more important news that will culminate in the suppression of this mafia-like sect,” he told The Associated Press.

It remains unclear if any more decisions about the Sodalitium, which controls significant economic interests, would follow.

However, the expulsion puts into question the very foundation and continued existence of the Sodalitium, since such religious movements are always tightly bound to their founder and his or her original inspiration for the movement.

The Sodalitium, for its part, distanced itself from Figari in a statement Wednesday, welcoming the decision to expel him and saying it had wanted him expelled back in 2019. The group insisted it was undergoing a renewal process that will allow it to continue without Figari or his influence.

“Figari is the historical founder of the Sodalitium Christianae Vitae, but he is not a spiritual reference for our community,” the current superior, José David Correa González, said in a statement. “We want to continue to work so that this gift may be at the service of the evangelizing mission of the church.”

Such a sentiment is similar to the one espoused by the Legion of Christ religious order. The Vatican in 2010 opted to put the Mexican order through a Vatican-mandated process of reform rather than suppressing it after determining that its founder, the Rev. Marcial Maciel, was a pedophile, drug addict and religious fraud who built a cult-like movement to hide his double life.

Figari’s expulsion is the second personnel step by Francis after the Vatican’s abuse investigators — the Rev. Jordi Bertomeu and Archbishop Charles Scicluna — returned from Peru last year. In April, Francis accepted the resignation of a Peruvian archbishop and Sodalitium member, Piura Archbishop José Eguren, who had sued Salinas and Ugaz over their reports about the Sodalitium.

In addition to Figari’s own abuses, their reporting had exposed the alleged forced eviction of peasants on lands in Eguren’s diocese by a Sodalitium-linked real estate developer.

In comments to AP, Ugaz called the decision to expel Figari of “paramount importance” since it exposed how the Peruvian church — with a few exceptions — “did nothing to listen to the victims who have been denouncing the Sodalitium since 2000.”

VATICAN investigators Monsignor Jordi Bertomeu, right, from Spain, and Archbishop Charles Scicluna, from Malta, walk outside of the Nunciatura Apostolica during a break from meeting with people who alleged abuse by the Catholic lay group Sodalitium Christianae Vitae in Lima, Peru, on July 25, 2023.

Photo:Martin Mejia/AP

Is breastfeeding Biblical?

By Shandera Smith

Health

ministries director of

the South Bahamas Conference of Seventh-day Adventists

Many thoughts may conjure in our minds when we hear the word, breastfeeding. However, Oxford dictionary defines it as the action of feeding a baby with milk from the breast. While the breast has a few functions, the Canadian Cancer Society stated, “The main function of a woman’s breasts, as is to make, store and release milk to feed a baby. After giving birth, hormones in a woman’s body stimulate the glands in the lobules throughout the breast to make milk. The ducts carry the milk to the nipple. Milk passes from the nipple to the baby during breast-feeding.” This is such an intriguing process! It could have only been designed by our Creator, God. Breastmilk is super essential for the nutrition of all human beings during their first years of life.

From the very beginning breastfeeding was designed by our Creator as the method to feed human babies. Here are 4 biblical references where mothers breastfed or nursed their babies:

Hannah breastfed her babies.

This is evidenced in 1 Samuel 1:21-24, “The man Elkanah and all his house went up to offer to the Lord the yearly sacrifice and to pay his vow. But Hannah did not go up, for she said to her husband, “As soon as the child is weaned, I will bring him, so that he may appear in the presence of the Lord and dwell there forever.” Elkanah her husband said to her, “Do what seems best to you; wait until you have weaned him; only, may the Lord establish his word.”

So the woman remained and nursed her son until she weaned him. And when she had weaned him, she took him up with her, along with a three-year-old bull, an ephah of flour, and a skin of wine, and she brought him to the house of the Lord at Shiloh.

And the child was young.”

Sarah breastfed Isaac as evidenced in Genesis 21:7-8 (ESV), “And she said, “Who would have said to Abraham that Sarah would nurse children? Yet I have borne him a son in his old age. And the child grew and was weaned. And Abraham made a great feast on the day that Isaac was weaned.”

Naomi breastfed Obed, (Ruth and Boaz’s son) as we see in Ruth 4:16 (ESV), “Then Naomi took the child and laid him on

her lap and became his nurse.”

Naomi was what we refer today as a wet nurse, a woman who breastfeeds another woman’s baby. This practice is basically acceptable worldwide.

Jochebed nursed her children.

In Exodus 2: 7 – 9 (ESV), we see where Moses was breastfed, “Then his sister said to Pharaoh's daughter, “Shall I go and call you a nurse from the Hebrew women to nurse the child for you?” And Pharaoh's daughter said to her, “Go.”

So the girl went and called the child's mother. And Pharaoh's daughter said to her, “Take this child away and nurse him for me, and I will give you your wages.” So the woman took the child and nursed him.”

Here are four (4) biblical references of the practice of breastfeeding or nursing demonstrating that this was thee acceptable practice: Luke 11:27 (ESV), “As he said these things, a woman in the crowd raised her voice and said to him, “Blessed is the womb that bore you, and the breasts at which you nursed!”

1 Kings 3:21 (ESV), “When I rose in the morning to nurse my child, behold, he was dead. But when I looked at him closely in the morning, behold, he was not the child that I had borne.”

Isaiah 49:15 (ESV), “Can a woman forget her nursing child, that she should have no compassion on the son of her womb? Even these may forget, yet I will not forget you.”

1 Thessalonians 2:7 (ESV), “But we were gentle among you, like a nursing mother taking care of her own children.”

Sadly, we live in a culture where the practice of breastfeeding seems to be looked on as old fashioned or as unattractive by some. Many mothers have disregarded this practice because they feel that breastfeeding their babies may cause their breasts to look aesthetically unattractive. Ellen White in the Ministry of Healing, page 83, wrote, “The best food for the infant is the food that nature provides. Of this it should not be needlessly deprived. It is a heartless thing for a mother, for the sake of convenience or social enjoyment, to seek to free herself from the tender office of nursing her little one.”

Even today the importance of this biblical principle is still being promoted and carried out.

The Center for Disease Control (CDC) (2023) stated, “The US Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2020-2025 recommends that infants be exclusively breastfed for about the first 6

ATTENDEES at

The Big Latch On, a recent event to encourage breastfeeding as part of National Breastfeeding Week

months with continued breastfeeding while introducing appropriate complementary foods for 1 year or longer. The American Academy of Pediatrics and the World Health Organization also recommend exclusive breastfeeding for about the first 6 months with continued breastfeeding along with appropriate complementary foods for up to 2 years of age or older.” The Dietary Guidelines for The Bahamas (2002) states, “Breast milk is the best choice for infants to start a healthy life.”

Breastmilk not only delivers a ton of nutrition benefits but it is also offers a multiplicity of economical, psychological and ecological benefits. While other formulas of milk are created, none comes close to the one designed by the Creator. We, therefore undoubtedly espouse, strongly recommend and promote breastfeeding. Breastmilk is still thee best milk/food for babies. Human milk is for human babies.So, we encourage you to follow the Divine formula of breastfeeding, giving your babies thee absolutely best food created just for them.

WORKERS continue demolition of the First Baptist Church where a gunman killed more than two dozen worshipers in 2017, in Sutherland Springs, Texas, Monday, Aug. 12, 2024.

Site of deadliest church shooting in US history is torn down over protests by some Texas families

By ERIC GAY and JAMIE STENGLE Associated Press

CREWS on Monday tore down a Texas church where a gunman killed more than two dozen worshippers in 2017, using heavy machinery to raze the small building even after some families sought to preserve the scene of the deadliest church shooting in U.S. history.

A judge cleared the way last month for the First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs to tear down the sanctuary where the attack took place, which until now had been kept as a memorial. Church members voted in 2021 to tear it down, but some families in the community of less than 1,000 people filed a lawsuit hoping for a new vote on the building's fate.

Authorities put the number of dead in the Nov. 5, 2017, shooting at 26 people, including a pregnant woman and her unborn baby. After the shooting, the interior of the sanctuary was painted white and chairs

with the names of those who were killed were placed there. A new church was completed for the congregation about a year and a half after the shooting.

John Riley, an 86-year-old member of the church, watched with sadness and disappointment as the long arm of a yellow excavator swung a heavy claw into the building over and over.

"The devil got his way," Riley said, "I would not be the man I am without that church."

He said he would pray for God to "punish the ones" who put the demolition in motion.

"That was God's house, not their house," Riley said.

For many in the community, the sanctuary was a place of solace.

Terrie Smith, president of the Sutherland Springs Community Association, visited often over the years, calling it a place where "you feel the comfort of everybody that was lost there." Among those killed in the shooting were a woman who was like a daughter to Smith

— Joann Ward — and Ward's two daughters, ages 7 and 5.

Smith watched Monday as the memorial sanctuary was torn down.

"I am sad, angry, hurt," she said.

In early July, a Texas judge granted a temporary restraining order sought by some families. But another judge later denied a request to extend that order, setting in motion the demolition.

In court filings, attorneys for the church called the structure a "constant and very painful reminder."

Attorneys for the church argued that it was within its rights to demolish the memorial while the attorney for the families who filed the lawsuit said they were just hoping to get a new vote.

"It's a very somber day for us," said Amber Holder, a church member who was a plaintiff in the lawsuit.

She said she wasn't at the service on the day of the shooting but arrived soon after. As a teen, she was taken in by the family of

the pastor, whose 14-year-old daughter, Annabelle Pomeroy, was among those killed.

Holder said the church had become a piece of history and that the scars on the building from that day, including bullet holes, were a powerful reminder of what happened.

"Tearing it down, no good comes from that," Holder said.

In the lawsuit, the plaintiffs alleged that some church members were wrongfully removed from the church roster before the vote was taken. In a court filing, the church denied the allegations in the lawsuit.

A woman who answered the phone at the church said Monday that she had no comment then hung up.

The man who opened fire in the church, Devin Patrick Kelley, died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound after he was chased by bystanders and crashed his car. Investigators have said the shooting appeared to stem from a domestic dispute involving Kelley and his motherin-law, who sometimes attended

services at the church but was not present on the day of the shooting.

Communities across the U.S. have grappled with what should happen to the sites of mass shootings. Last month, demolition began on the threestory building where 17 people died in the 2018 mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. After the 2012 shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut, it was torn down and replaced.

Tops Friendly Markets in Buffalo, New York, and the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina, where racist mass shootings happened, both reopened. In Colorado, Columbine High School still stands, though its library, where most of the victims were killed, was replaced.

In Texas, officials closed Robb Elementary in Uvalde after the 2022 shooting there and plan to demolish the school.

Photo:Eric Gay/AP

Shining a light on Proverbs 3-13-18

By JEFFARAH GIBSON Tribune Features Writer jgibson@tribunemedia.net

WHAT can be more valuable profitable than silver or gold?

According to The book of Proverbs in the Holy Bible, wisdom is more profitable than precious stones could ever be.

Proverbs 3:13-14: “Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding. For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.”

Many people will jump at the opportunity to gain gold, silver or in modern day terms cryptocurrency, bit coin to name a few when stacked against a choice of wisdom. However, for Christian faithful whose final authority is the word of God, they may have a different way of thinking and approach.

For Christians, they are encouraged to get wisdom and understanding - two intangibles that hold great value in their Christian journey.

Wisdom is not only considered having knowledge, but the ability to use knowledge and apply it to life circumstances. And according to the bible the source of wisdom is God.

Tribune Religion spoke to several Christians regarding the application of this proverb to their daily lives and what it means to them.

Donald Major said since becoming a Christian four years ago he has been adamant about gaining knowledge and wisdom about how he can live life practically. He said what he has been learning is that he should place greater value on God and his wisdom over everything especially money.

“The gold and silver that this scripture refers to

represents currency really. In today’s society, we use money as our currency today. But back in those days, silver and gold was the currency of the day.

“Also one of the things that tempt people to disregard God and his word a lot of the time have to do with money. Money can drive you to do certain things and make certain decisions that goes directly against the plan and will of God.”

Donald said he has before been at a crossroads when it came to a decision he had to make about his career.

“I work in the financial field and got an offer that was so good… thousands more than what I was currently making. It was a pay increase, a promotion and an offer that just about anyone would not be able to refuse. However I felt a check in my spirit… an unction and a lack of peace. While I wanted to say yes because the opportunity was so lucrative, I had to pause.

God said that he would lead us from the inside

and I just did not have peace about the offer.

“Some people may said well it was unwise to turn down the offer that could have really put me in different financial bracket but truthfully I made the wise choice by not going against what I felt on the inside. Months later after the company that made the lucrative offer shut down, I vowed to never go against wisdom which is seeking God first, taking inventory of what I am feeling on the inside,” he said.

Tamara Poitier told Tribune Religion that this Scripture is her favourite especially because it addresses the relationship

Christians should have with money.

“We are to never exalt money, or riches of God and his word. His word is wisdom. His word bring light and understanding. If we value his word and wisdom above all things, he will show us how to get wealth the right way.

Knowing facts about God and the Bible is not all there is to wisdom. Wisdom is a gift from God. James 1:5 states, ‘If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.’ God blesses us with wisdom in order for us to glorify Him and use the

knowledge we have of Him.

“Wisdom isn’t about what you know. It’s about how you see. Wisdom happens when you take knowledge and apply it to your life in a such a way that adds meaning and promotes the common good.

Dhalia Munroe said the scripture highlights the value of wisdom so much because wisdoms sees things from all perspectives.

“When you make wise decisions, you keep your immediate needs in mind, along with holding longterm perspectives. This is key to making choices that bring you joy. In addition,

wisdom allows you to make better contributions to your community by balancing your needs and boundaries with those of others.”

Travis Butler said: “If you want what’s best for your soul, it starts with making wise decisions. You have to value wisdom over everything else. Far too many people find themselves in debilitating situations simply because they have not chosen the wise route instead the chose the route the seem right in the short term but in the long term did not have the best outcome.”

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