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Memorial Service For Joseph Emmanuel Kemp, 85
of High Rock, Andros, Bahamas will be held on Friday, October 27th, 2023, 4:00p.m. at St. Cecilia’s Church, 3rd Street Coconut Grove, New Providence, Bahamas. Officiating will be Monsignor Simeon Roberts. Cremation was held. He is survived by his sons: Donreichus (Don) Kemp, Angelo (Joey) Kemp, Jaques Kemp, Dwight Kemp; brother: Kevin Kemp and other relatives and friends. 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.
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Funeral Service For Alladice Richards, 77 of Queens Highway, Green Castle, Eleuthera, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, October 28th, 2023, 11:00a.m. at Miracle Convention Cathedral, Green Castle, Eleuthera, Bahamas. Officiant will be Rev. Dr. Audley Hepburn assisted by other Ministers of the Gospel. Interment will follow in St. Michael All Angel, Green Castle, Eleuthera, Bahamas. Alladice is survived by her loving husband: Delroy Richards; sons: Kevin Richards, Roylee and Shawn Butler; daughters: Carla Wallace, Carmen Miller, Keva and Kendra Richards and Annalease Sands; sister: Estermae Butler; grandchildren: Doniesha, Phillip and Dominic Wallace, Kyante Seymour and Dylan Knowles, Kevandra, Kellisha and Kamari Richards, McKayla and Anthony Miller Jr., Mario Collie, Dre Butler and Tameka Murphy; great grandchildren: Miguel, Amiyah, Lonique, Kiarjhnea, Patriecko, Patriecka, Marvin Jr., Kiarjh, Marlisha, Kihari, Marrion and Khari; adopted daughters: Monique Kayla Lightbourne and Yvette Strachan; sons-in-law: Anthony Miller Sr. and Ricardo Knowles; sisters-in-law: Veona Minnis, Curlene and Betsy Richards, Francine Knowles, Angela Thompson, Antionette Saunders, Gloria Anderson and Arnette Butler; brothers-in-law: Prince Davis, Wilton Richards and Johnny (Minnie) Butler; nephews: Sherwin (Lorese), Sammy, Carlton Jr., Marco, Don, Dion, Sammy Jr. and Eric Butler, Charles (Linda), Darren (Jennifer), Ivan and Marquin, Crest, Corey and Shavargo Rolle, Kirk, Tyler and Ronald McPhee, Ian and Pheron Davis, Terrell Darling, Lamont Rolle, Valentino Cooper, Terrance, Shanty, Pedro and Travis Richards, Michael and Deon Butler; nieces: Brenda Thompson, Myrtle Darling, Willamae Green, Jennifer Rolle, Marilyn Miller, Carolyn Robinson, Karen Ferguson, Sandra Smith-West, Monique Thompson, Dwan Clarke, Anishka Thompson, Sudonna and Toccora McPhee, Nevaeh Sweeting, Shavone Clarke, Stephanie Farrington, Chandera Butler, Nicola Munroe, Regina Minnis, Sherise Knowles, Kaylee Cruz, Tiffany Richards, Vanessa McKenzie, Eldiqua and Eldecia Thompson, Elsheika Pennerman, Lavanna Wallace, Krisna Saunders, Claudette, Racquel and Shavonne Anderson, Jessica Seymour, Tashanda Rivers, Christina Forbes, Angeline Dames, Loretta and Melissa, Erica Butler, Destiny Rolle; aunt: Yvonne Sands; other relatives including: Rev. Audley and Waide Hepburn, Ethel and Sheila Butler, Willamae, Roselee, Audrey, Ray, Ruby and Conrad Sweeting, Delington Thompson, Reginald Knowles, Roland Ferguson, Meline Knowles, Mildred Bethel, Surdanio Sands, Gordon, Johnson, Eureka Sands, Shereta and Sheila Johnson, Bishop Bradley, Vincent, Carolyn and Maggie Ferguson, Lillimae Davis, Superintendent Shanta Knowles, Jenevieve Evans, Bernal Richards and family, Hilbert and Margaret Richards and Family. Lennie Strachan, Violet Brown, Willis, Wade, Sabrina, Orien, Berthamae and Theresa Mackey. Ministers of The Gospel and Church family Boston and Patsy Morley, Apostle Leon Wallace, Minister Anthony and Viola Morley, Rev. Philip Miller, Rev. Zilchus Thompson, Rev. Ernest Sweeting, Rev. Carl
Nixon, Rev. Paul Thompson, Father Bradley Miller, Rev. Hubert Mackey Jr.; friends including: Mario Collie Sr., Anton Seymour, Sherry Deal and family, Helen Burrows and family, Iva Butler, Mary Miller, Evelyn Whylly and Family, Millicent Sweeting, Anna Horton, Sybiline Taylor, Lionel Sands and Family, Rev. Clara and Kelsey Williams and Family, Bettymae Hall and Family, Bertram Rolle and Family, Frank Jones and Family, Mayfield Young and Family, Ricardo and Sharon Richards, Verna Douglas and family, Sandy Morley and family, Ricky Martin and family, Anna Strachan, Virginia Johnson and the Miller Family of New Providence, The Mackey, Morley, Rolle, Whylly, Miller, Butler, Burrows, Sands, Wallace, Lightbourne, Deveaux, Curtis, Sweeting and Richards Families of Green Castle. Members of Green Castle Development Facebook group, The Gibson, Anderson and Pinder Families of Deep Creek. The Gibson Family of Wemyss Bight, the Whylly and Delancy family of Waterford, Cabinet Ministers Clay Sweeting and Vaughn Miller. Dr. Sidney Smith, Dr. Dane Bowe, Nurse Green, Nurse Connie, Nurse Demeritte and the Staff of The Oncology Department (P.M.H.). The Staff of Bahamas Wholesale Agency, Atlantis Casino, A. F. Adderley, S. C. McPherson, R. M. Bailey and H. O. Nash Schools. The Members of Miracle Convention Cathedral Church, The members of St. Michael and All Angels Anglican Church, Bishop Carlos and Kim Thompson and the members of Faith Temple Ministries International. 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 Thursday, October 26th, 2023, from 11: 00a.m to 6:00p.m.
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Dennis R. Basden, 44 of Boyd Road, New Providence, Bahamas died at his residence on Friday, October 13th, 2023. He is survived by his mother: Leona Muncur; 8 sisters: Patrice Lockhart, Tracey Kemp, Bianca and Emily Basden, Shantol Higging, Tammy, Mazie and Joenell Cox; 3 brothers: Perry Delancey Kemp, Kenneth Kemp, Hugh Basden, and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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Kemp, Alice Grant and Family, Charlie & Marsha Carroll, Gerald Whitmore Cartwright, 73 Celie Marie Burrows & Family, Audley Ritchie, Craig Curtis & Family, Mrs. Miller & Family, The Dayles Family, Bert The Deadman’s Cay Cartwright Family, The Turnquests, Rev. I Ranflury Brown, The Venerable Archdeacon Dwight Rolle, Christ the King Church Usher Board, Anglican Church Men & Entire Church Family, Dr. Robin Roberts, Dr. Tyrone Bartlett, Nurses & Staff of Princess Margaret Hospital and many 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.
of #10 Garden View Estates, New Providence, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, October 28th, 2023, 11:00a.m. at Christ the King Anglican Church, Ridgeland Park West, New Providence, Bahamas. Officiating will be Archdeacon Dwight H. L. Rolle assisted by Rev’d. Fr. Stephen Davies and Other Ministers of the Gospel. Interment will follow in Western Cemetery, Nassau Street, New Providence, Bahamas. Left to cherish his memories are his loving wife of 47 years: Iris Cartwright; brothers: John Cartwright (Majorie), Cornelius (Madelyn), Sinclair (Deborah), Frank; sisters: Ethel McPhee, Inguerita Bowe, Karen Cartwright, Sharon Cartwright; nieces: Lucinda, Julia, Dorethea (Trevor), Catherine, Valderine, Cheyenne (Angelo), Nekiah (Vardo), Shenique, Shanada, Shavonne, Shereka, Katrina; nephews: Bradley, Ashley, Michael, Craig, Dion (Geraldine), Antone (Anna), Dwane, (Michelle), Oscar, Darez (Krystal), Warren; grand nieces: Dwanya (Tyrrell), Asha, Tashanah, Adanne, Asia, Shastra (Kenneth), Sherita, Camedra, Day-nae, Dejenique, Reata, Dior, Tameka, Leante, Carnadia (Charles), Latoya (Aaron), Ashante, Nyla, Michela, Myklah, Angelina, Tayah, Tamia, Saaliyah, Gabrielle; grand nephews: Takano, Justino, Cordell, Bradley Jr., Theo, Craig Jr. (Carlene), Anthony, Dion Jr. Zamar, Krystio, Christopher, Damian, Zion, Antone Jr., Tyreik, Maneko, Carlo, Jarmaine, Aaron, Shakeel, Ianthon, Eric Jr.; and a host of other relatives and friends: Barbara, Devownn, Devron and Donoy Adderley Donishka Daxon, Iris Pinder, Charlie Wells & Family, Richard Wells & Family, Rosemary Pyfrom, Tex Turnquest &; Family, Lynn Deal and Family, Dot Isaac, Steve Turnquest & Family, Beatrice Wilson,
Relatives and friends may pay their last respects in the “Delsworth Curry Memorial Suite” at Amethyst Memorial, #534 East Street South (opposite Fresh Auto Car Lot) on Friday, October 27th, 2023 from 11:00a.m to 6:00p.m.
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Derek A. Carey, 65 of Fowler Street off East Street, New Providence, Bahamas died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Saturday, October 21st, 2023. Left to cherish his memory are his daughters: Erica Fritz Carey, Angela Carey; sons: Derado, Dreck Carey; grandchildren: Christon, Claudesha, Unique, Carlos, Raven, Sytarra, Edrico, Ciarra, Shavana, Michael, Lavone, Andrea, Dericka, Amayah; sister: Linda Charlene Carey-Butler, Alveria Rolle, Freida Carey; brothers: Phillip, Samuel, Orvin, Aaron, Devon and Desmond Carey; uncle: Vincent, George Sturrup, Wilmore Taylor, Sherman “Saul” Armbrister; aunts: Jennie Williams Maude, Garnell and Thelma Sturrup, Bernadette and Geneva Sturrup, Michelle Sturrup and Rev. Kenris Carey, Bernadette Sturrup, Claudia Ambrister; sisters-in-law: Agnes, Rosetta, Nadine, Kendra Carey; brother-inlaw: Raymond Butler Sr., and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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Kiandrea Danielle Parker Duncombe, 33
of Charles Vincent Street, New Providence, Bahamas will be held on Friday, October 27th, 2023, 11:00a.m. at First Baptist Church, Market Street, New Provicence, Bahamas. Officiating will be Rev. Lynden Clarke assisted by other Ministers of the Gospel. Cremation will follow. Cherished and loving memories will forever linger in the hearts of his loving mother: Priscilla Armbrister; daughter: Tre’zure; brothers: Sean Thurston, Ricardo Thurston, Wenceworth Ferguson and Sterling Armbrister; sisters: Tanya Brown, Yuzanne Ferguson, Shevonne Ferguson, Juliette Kangwa, Sharmell Cartwright and Coralee Ferguson; aunts: Marion Clarke, Althea Ferguson, Iona Armbrister, Helen Ferguson and Virginia Armbrister, Winifred Armbrister, Claudia Armbrister, Peggy Armbrister; uncle: Solomon Armbrister; niece: SiannaThurston; numerous relatives including: Solomon Clarke, Deacon Samuel Clarke, Bruce Clarke, Rev. Lynden Clarke, Irvin Clarke, Brenda Clarke, Charlene Melbourne, Anthony Armbrister, Anita Wilmot, Donald Armbrister, Raymond Armbrister, Sherman Armbrister, Sebastian Armbrister, Stephanie Armbrister, Selvin Armbrister, Alvin Armbrister, Drexel Armbrister, Frankie Armbrister, Paul Armbrister, Derick Armbrister, Degra Williams, Sabrina Ferguson and Paulette Clarke, Bridgette, Clealia, Cloeotha and Trevor Armbrister, Francisco Smith, Simon Smith, Doricho Ferguson and a host of friends including: Hon. Glenys HannaMartin MP, MaquesaStrachan, entire Englerston community, and the management and staff of Darville’s Custom Brokers. Please forgive us if we inadvertently excluded your name. We thank everyone for your prayers and support during this time. May His Soul Rest in Peace! Relatives and friends may pay their last respects in the “Delsworth Curry Memorial Suite” at Amethyst Memorial, #534 East Street South (opposite Fresh Auto Car Lot) on (TODAY) Thursday, October 26th, 2023, from 11:00a.m to 6:00p.m.
of West End, Grand Bahama, Bahamas died at The Rand Memorial Hospital on Friday, October 20th, 2023. She is survived her husband: Jaxumel Duncombe; 2 daughters: Ashanell and Alaina Duncombe; mother: Dawn Parker; father: Donn Parker; brothers: Donn, Keishawn Parker; sister: Katina Dames, Garvin Green whom she loved like a father; grandmother: Iris Grant; 8 aunties & 3 uncles and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
Jefptha Lamar Ferguson, 24 of Alexandria Blvd, New Providence, Bahamas died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on October 22nd, 2023. He is survived by his mother: Latoya Lamm; son: Jaylen Ferguson; daughter: Mahjesti Ferguson; grandfather: Christopher Lamm; others: Wanda Nairn and Sharon Lynes and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral announced at a later date.
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Death Notices For Mercilia Georgette Altidor McPhee, 80 a resident of Central Pines, Abaco, Bahamas died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Monday, October 23rd, 2023. She is survived by her 4 sons: Lionel, Harold and Edward Altidor and Alex Michel; 2 daughters: Rochelle Vilmar and Benita Altidor; grandchildren: David Jr. and D’Andre Vilmar, Demetrius, Denvel, Micah, Dominique and Tori Altidor, Venessa, Shamara, Leah, Fabiola and Hannah Altidor, Stevielynn Vilmar; great grandchildren: Danilynn andd Drew Vilmar, Daniel Pierre, Jay’Andee Raymond, Damian Altidor; sisters: Mary Senor and Leonne Rolle; in-laws: David Vilmar, Yozile Clicquot and Yves Marie Altidor and Daniela Altidor; and a host of other relatives and friends Funeral arrangements are entrusted to THE NEW COMMONWEALTH FUNERAL HOME and will be announced at a later date.
a resident of Augusta Street, Bain Town, who died at her residence on Tuesday, October 17th, 2023 will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 28th, 2023 at St. Michael’s Methodist Church, Church Hill Avenue. Rev. Philip Stubbs will officiate. Cremation was held. Left to cherish her memories are one brother: Lester Gibson; three sisters: Deloris Cartwright, Brenda Williams of Miami, Florida and Althea Gibson; and a host of other relatives and friends. Arrangements are handled by THE NEW COMMONWEALTH FUNERAL HOME
Quinton Hopkins, 57 a resident of Gambier Village died at the his residence on Thursday, October 5th, 2023. He is survived by his mother: Halson Neely; father: William Hopkins (deceased); sisters: Deborah, Desiree, Marion, Maris, Lisa, Sonia, Portia, Alfreda; brother: Leron Hopkins; brother-in-law: Ulric Johnson; aunts: Pastor Princess Clyde, Clarise Bain, Bertha Hopkins (deceased); The Gambier Community and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral Service will be held on November 4th at Church of God of Prophecy, Gambier Village @ 11am. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to COMMONWEALTH FUNERAL HOME.
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Funeral Services For Johnny Scott, 61 affectionately called
“Uncle Johnny/Mc Hammer” will be held at Whosoever Will Praying Int’l Ministries Inc. Nicholl’s Town, North Andros on Saturday, 28th October, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Apostle Dr. Helen J. Scott, Pastor Prophet Shervin Scott. Interment follows in Nicholl’s Town Public Cemetery, Nicholl’s Town, Andros Left to cherish his memories are his children: Lavard (Rakel) Rolle Sr., Minister Jonicka (Tekio) Pickstock and Christopher RussellScott; special friend: Elly Leloux; grandchildren: Lavard Rolle Jr., Tekari Pickstock, Geanna Adderley; godchildren: Cyntyech Colebrook, Stefano and Micah Russell; sister: Apostle Dr. Helen J. (Bishop Sydney R.) Scott; adopted sisters: Pastor Janice Pickstock, Eyvonne Bannister; brothers: Perry (Ingrid) Scott, Philip (Gladys) White and Glenn (Brenda) White, (Paul-deceased) Vernamae White; adopted brothers: Michael (Cynthia) Colebrook, Stevie (Shalease) Russell, Keith (Laurie), Ricardo, Michael Treco, Gary (Jerry) McDonald, Henry (Tammy) Wilson, Greg Treco; nieces: Katia, Kadisha Scott, Habakkuk Scott- Knowles (deceased), Sofia (Lance) Seymour, Sadia White, Pauline (Fritz) Augustin, Pastor Venencha (Deacon Anton) Goodman, Janein White, Paulamae White, Tamia White, Chiketra Wallace, Latoya, Lashell, Brendia White, Amanda Sears, Shavonda Heild, Glendina Wilkinson, Ethel Cooper, Dr. LaVonda Smith, Elder Tornette Rodgers, Synamon, Hollie Treco; nephews: Ricardo (Camella) Scott, Alvardo, Elsid (Sherene) Scott, Elcott, William Sr., Pastor Shervin (Min. Christine) Scott, Phillip, David, Daniel, Johnathan, Kavan (Tina), Kamal Scott, Torino (Marshalle) White, Jamaico White, Anthorn, Gary, Glenn Jr., Antonio, Antron White, Craig Bowe, San, Cornell, Alvin, Lerone Cooper, Sheriek Roberts, Charles, Keith Jr., Michael Jr., Julius Treco; grand nieces & nephews: Johnathan Scott Jr., Caleb Scott, Bradshaw (Tineisha) White, Jadin Rand, Israel White, DeShawn Fearon, Frideline, Sarah, Paris, Joshua Augustin, Terria Bullard, Esther, Antonette Goodman, Taylah Thompson, Stefan, Heiress Miller, Bevenika (Terrance) Williams, Tafari, Javanty, Javante, Samaria, Samayia, Pedro White, Shadiamond, Jahbarry, Jemeico, Jamia Rolle, Tyesha Brooks, Tyrone Brooks Jr., Kyle Knowles Jr., Christian Christie, Sydney, Kaley Scott, Justin, Zavion, Dawn, Amore Rodgers, Dr. Nidia Mackey M.D, Elleia Mackey, Daria, Darielle Curry, Hope, Ethan, Saliah, Tianna, Nathan, Kamia, Kai. Kaleb, Kaiden Scott, Shaneeka Miller, T’Maiyah Sweeting, Jacob Scott, William Scott Jr., Dominic, Christin, Pachino (Ashinti) Dean, Geno, Shavargo Miller, Timothy Sweeting; great grand nieces & nephews: Shamyah, Tianna, Loyalty, Lashawna White, Terrance Williams Jr., Bella Williams, Pachina Dean Jr., DeShawn, Shaquan, Natalie Jr., Chanel Treco, Sa’Maire, Sabastian; Numerous Relatives and Friends: Officers and members of Whosoever Will Praying Int’l Ministries Inc., Salt and Light Ministry, Diane Turnquest, Susan Korac, Benson Smith, Henny Rolle, Gary McDonald, Wendal (Dora) Evans & family, Wayne Russell & family, Jen Russell & family, Rob, Maria & Els,
the entire Dutch family, Philip (Jodie) Curry, Wayne Goettsche & family, Howard Hepburn, Sgt. Anthony Woodside, Sheena (Solomon deceased) Roberts & family, Shenia Wilson, Penal Wilson Woodside, Henry Wilson, Ramon Adderley, David Lightbourne, Shane Pickstock, Brad Outten, Charles Bowleg & family, Dr. Kym Manni, Clint (Christine) Miller, Brian (Tracey) Dorsett Georgiemae Bethel, Anastacia Charlow, Kendal Pickstock, Denise, Christine Debus Tanja Rieck & family, Curtis Rolle, Audley Zonical, Brandon McCartney, Melrose Divine-Moss, Sheniqua Williams, Nelson (Val) Mackey, Alston (Ann) Rolle & family, Class of 1966 & 1979, Chub Cay Community and the entire Nicholls Town North Andros & The Berry Island Community. Friends may pay their last respects at Demeritte’s Funeral Home, Market Street from 10:00a.m.-1:00 p.m. on Thursday only. Friends may sign the book of condolences at the church on Friday from 116:00 p.m. & on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until service time.
Richard Edward Culmer, 54 a resident of Tarpum Bay, Eleuthera will be held at Word of Faith Tabernacle, Cox Way & East Street on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Bishop Dr. Perry Newton. Cremation was held. Memories of Richard will remain in hearts of his two sisters: Shirley Knowles and Meg Culmer; three brothers: John, Kervin and Pedro Culmer; two aunts: Susan Culmer and Mary Ingraham; several nieces and nephews including: Tameka Heath, Livingston Culmer Jr., Kermarita Thompson, Cleveland Knowles Jr. & Cordell Knowles, Lakell Archer of Tarpum Bay, Jeremy Davis, Dorothy Davis, Shawn Solomon, Juliah, Nathalie, Chelsea, Kayla & Willard Jr. of the United States, Evelean Culmer, Deneka, Kermit, Calvin, Demaro, Peter & John Culmer; numerous grand and great grand nieces and nephews & cousins: Louise Woodside-Pinder, Amanda Pinder, Charles & Jeff Culmer, the children of the late Lofton Culmer of Whymss Bight, Eleuthera, James Edwards, Ricardo Ingraham, Roberta Brennan, Shaquille Greene, Carlos & Prince Edwards; sisters-inlaw: Brenda, Angela, Deborah & Marjorie Culmer; other Relatives and friends including: Steven Thompson, Marco, Genette & Marganae Brown, Florence Mingo, Elizabeth Barr, Dr. Pearl McMillan, Deon Nottage, John Burrows, Pastor Jeffrey & Minister Nadine Knowles, Wayne Ingraham & family, Debra Moxey, Daisy Guilumme, Krisanne Knowles, Jason Carey, The Edwards Family, Mingo Family, Culmer Family, Davis Family, Williams Family, Gladstone & Paula, Jewel Edwards, Baron Deal and Leslie Carey. We apologize for the oversight in not including your name. THERE WILL BE NO VIEWING. Funeral arrangements are being held by Demeritte’s Funeral Home, Market Street.
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Funeral Service For Danny Glen Fowler Sr., 61 a resident of Taylor Street, Nassau Village & formerly of Mastic Point, North Andros, will be held at Holy Cross Anglican Church, Highbury Park on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be The Rev’d Fr. Whitfield Hutcheson assisted by The Venerable Hugh A. Bartlett Jr. & The Rev’d Fr. John Kabiga. Interment follows in Woodlawn Gardens, Soldier Road. Left to cherish beautiful, precious and pasting memories of Danny are his one True Partner his wife: Sabrina Fowler; devoted children: Danny Jr., Danisha, Damari, Dominic and Dantae Fowler; grandchildrenDae’shawn and Deanna Fowler and Vanria Dean; siblings and their spouses: Ivy Fowler-Jolly, Eddie Fowler, Betty and Herbert Missick, Sr., Kendall Fowler, Kaliph (Kay) and Suzette Morley, Charlene Cooper, Judy and Anthony Russell, Stafford Williams, Wellington and Ceciley Jones, Kishna and Sophia Fowler, Cherry and Phillip Davis, Sr., Michelle Grant, Edith Fowler, Ivo Fowler, Valentino Fowler, Amellea and Everette King, Peter Grant, Omar Miller, Godfrey Burrows, William and Lisa Gardiner peter Grant, (Wintroy, Ivan Jr. Fowler, Sharon Burrow, deceased; sisters-in-law: Christine and Sonia Dean, Regina and Rowshell Marshall, Deloris Bullard, Sylvia Bulter and Roberta Marshall; brothers-in-law: Terrylee and Carl Marshall and Anthony Bullard; aunts and uncles: Anna Farrington, Irene and Milton Strachan, Joyce and Shirley Marshall, Pandora Colebrook; nieces and nephews: Giselle and Edwin Genece, Amos and DamesTracy and Dotson Griffin, Nichole Golden, Joetta Morley, Travea and Ricardo Bulter, Glenroy and Monique Beckford, Arthur and Tia Dean Ashley Bullard, Antonique Learys, Crystal and Dean Knowles, Antonio, Anton, Aniya, April, Skye, Trinity Knowles, Amos and Tenaj Dames, Kayrn, Bernadetta, Raymond, Deidre, Trayanna, Devon and Hamilton, Denard, Gerren, Shanishka Marshall, Nicole, Shabba, Natalie and Nathan Shephard, Deirde Dean, Africa Simms, Michelle and Marco Sr. Newbold, Tarian Dean, Aaron, Morelisa and Marvin Nesbitt, Cindy, Herbert Jr., Sharmaine, Shantell, Anastacia, Jody, Ricardo, Ivan Jr., Calvin, Courtney Missick, Thomasina, Shawn, Eli, Sharaca, Shantera, Godfrey Jr., Shaunna, Tanya,Aisha, Nadono, Shaquanie, Vernard, Donavon, Terrinique, Analisa, Laron, Tyisha, Jaheim, Kraven, Ramaijah, Chanovia, Everette Jr., Dajah, Dejon, Dayann, Kaliph Jr., Deshae, Kashan, Kishna Jr., Kareem, Kamari, Kayden, Skyler, Qwen, Rajah, Lexi, Quaneisha, Harrisson, Amanda, Jaleel, Tristan, Willette, Latrel, Mateayo, Jeanette, Carl Jr., Magan, Donnette Jolly Mario, Shevaski, Irinice Mott, Shavon, Shavez, Shaaveon, Samia, Omar, Bathrelle, Aden, Peter Jr., Petra, Phillip Jr., Phillippa, Phyllis, Phillana, Kerry, Kenneth, Kendall, Kendra, Kenya, and Kennisha, Jody Bulter; grand nieces and nephews: Aziza Dames, Rickeia, Richea, Ricquel Bulter, Brooklyn and Brice Beckford, Resheed McKenzie, Demany Ttyshawnia, Shryn, Sakarah, Jadiyah, Dijona, Nicole Heastie, Clintinque, Jude, Eddie, Dotton Jr., Jadzia, Gregory, Gabriel, Micheal, Jayvon, Jadiah, Eli; cousins: Sandra, Livingston, Camila, Philippa, Brian, Julian, John, Christina, Christal, Chrishona Marshall, Keva Campbell, Bernadetta Weech, Jessica, Iris and Kevin Bethel, Kenny, Anthony, Urwin, Edgar and Joseph Moxey, Philip, Nathaniel, and Iva Brown, Sandra Strapp, Ryan and Phillip Farrington, Raquel, Owen, Darren, Julian, Marshall, Dwane, Brent, Natasha
and Kenvin Strachan, Patrica Munroe ,Sherelyn Bullard, Pandra, Etta Bullard, Rosely Joseph, Catherine ,Val, Karyn Shephard, Marilyn Farquharson, Lavern, Augusta Paul, Florene Enis, Roselee Joseph, Samantha, Siles, Lynden Fowler, Zoletta Johnson, Rena Bullard; godchildren: Kenva Johnson, Nichole Heastie and Raymond Rolle Jr.; other relatives and friends: Keva and King Johnson and family, Thea Knowles and Bernadette Ingraham, Valeria Saunders and family, Lucinda Allan,lean bullard and family, LaToya Evan Randy Penn and family, Raymond Rolle and family, Alshanae William, Britnell Knowles, Etta Bullard, Wendal Edgecombe and family, Theresa William and family, Kevin Bullard, Donnie Pratt, Cecil Smith and family, Rodrick Smith, Ricardo and Delphine Dean, Mary Tucker and family, Mr. Emmett Saunders, Kenneth Mott and family, The family of the late Martha Bridgewater, Cecil Smith and family, Dino Smith and family, Pamela Miller and family Mrs. Beatrice Davis and family, Antoninette Thompson and family, Peter Brown, Richard Newchurch and family, Samuel Hepburn, Malissa Strachan and family, Machell Carroll, Michella Knowles and family, Lillian Morley and family, Tweedy Cambridge, , Rev Micheal and Tracy Sands, Michelle Sweeting, Lenamae Ambrister and family, Withfield Neely and family, Kayanna Grant, Keisha Taylor, Sylvia Nottage and family, Barry Wilmott, Rena Wilmot, Ira and Jennifer Grant and family, Keno Saunders, The Anglican Church Men Council, Rev’d Fr. Chester Burton, Rev. Dr. Roland Hamilton and family, Rev’d Angela Palacious and family, Rev’d Fr. Whitfield Hutcheson and family, Rev’d Fr. Colin Humes and Family, Rev’d Fr. Dwight Bowe and Family, Canon Peter A. G. Scott, The Venerable Archdeacon Keith N. Cartwright, Venerable Archdeacon Hugh Bartlett Jr. and Family, Rev’d Fr. John Kabiga and family, Ms. Brenda Duvalier and Mrs. Marsha Saunders, Linda Allen and family, Greta Miller and family, Ricardo and Delphine Dean and family, Michael and Tracy Sands and family, The George Town Exuma Family Sabrina Duncombe, Morty Russell, Cheryl Russell, Maurice Mallory ,Kevin Mckennzie and family, Sabrina Saunders and family, The Saint Margaret’s A.C.M and A.C.W. Saint Margaret Church family, The Department of Environmental Health, L. W. Young Class of 1980 Nassau Village family, Yamacraw Drive Community, Princess Allen, Mary Tucker and family, Kenneth Mott and family, The family of the late Martha Bridgewater, Cecil Smith and family, Hon. Wayne R. Munroe. To those we may have forgotten to mention you are in our thoughts. 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.
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Raymond Ernest Duncombe, 67 a resident of Coral Heights East, died at his residence on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. He is survived by his wife: Barbara Duncombe; 2 sons: Rashif & Hussein Duncombe; 1 daughter: Gabriella Duncombe; 3 grandchildren: Kai, Kian & Kaylee Duncombe; 2 sisters: Elaine Williams & Janet Culmer; 1 brother: Patrick Duncombe & a host of other relatives & friends.
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Death Notices For Jamane Duncombe, 41 affectionately called “Bobo” a resident of Murphy Town, Abaco, Bahamas and formerly of Moore’s Island, Abaco died at The Princess Margaret Hospital on Sunday, October 22, 2023. He is survived by his mother: Cadiemae Davis; father: Orman Duncombe; 1 daughter: Cynthia Duncombe; 3 sisters: Vernie Simms, Princess Davis & Shenique Smith; 3 brothers: Erskin Davis, Alexander & Timothy Duncombe; uncles & aunts including: Helen Tate, Barbara Davis, Lauramae Duncombe, Deidre Smith & Edith Clarke; nieces & nephews including: Selwyn Davis, Kemi McKenzie, Elcita Smith, Gia McKenzie, Mycala Ferguson and a host of other relatives & friends.
a resident of Walnut Street, Pinewood Gardens will be held at Old Trail Cemetery, Old Trail Road on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Bishop Ephriam Rolle, assisted by other Ministers of the Gospel. Left to cherish his precious memories are his mother: Sherry Deveaux; 1 brother: Tavaras Deveaux; 3 sisters: Natasha Williams, Albertha Deveaux-Campbell and Sherilyn Deveaux-Whylly; 3 nephews: Jermaine Deveaux, Nathan Campbell and Kaileb Whylly; 4 nieces: Jerique Deveaux, Tiarra Williamson & Tomiah Whylly and Nathalia Campbell; 3 brothers-in-law: Ivan Craig Williams, Jonathan Campbell & Kelron Whylly; cousins: Doyle Bethel, Robert Bethel, Tonya Strachan, Donnie Pickering, Delores Carter, Ruthmae Walkes, Charles Sturrup, Edith Sturrup, Bianca Walkes and numerous others; other relatives & friends including: Bishop Ephriam Rolle & family, Mr. & Mrs. Jonson & family, Bishop Carlton Stuart & family, Inez & family, Wendy & Kirk Hall, the Brown family, Eneas Jumper Corner family, the Ferguson family, Walnut Street community, Southland Church of God family and many others too numerous to mention. Friends may pay their last respects at Demeritte’s Funeral Home, Market Street, from 1-5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
Marvin Antonio Babbs, 51 affectionately called “Babbs-A-Billion” a resident of Peter Street died at his residence on Monday, October 23, 2023. He is survived by his father: Kendal Babbs; 1 daughter: Shamara Babbs; 2 sons: Marvin Jr. & Kenaz Babbs; 2 grandchildren: Jerenique Andrews and J-lynn Hepburn; step mother: Rosetta Babbs; sisters: Kenra Hanna, Heather McPhee Bain, Monique Babbs, Annette Sears, Keva Babbs Armbrister and Kayla Babbs; brothers: Terrence McPhee, Kevin Hanna, Hezron McPhee, Wellington Sears, Troy, Kendal & Kevin Babbs; numerous aunts & uncles & a host of other relatives & friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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Death Notices For Deaconess Lucille Mae Kelly, 70 James Antoine Sturrup, 41 a resident of Quakoo Street died at her residence on Sunday, October 22, 2023. She is survived by her 2 daughters: Jessica Kelly & Jamliah Clarke; 7 sons: Jerome, Jeremy, Jermaine & Jeffery Kelly, Kendal & Franklyn Deveaux & Percival Simms; 8 grandchildren; 1 sister: Prophetess Iris Culmer; 1 brother: John Rolle; 2 brothers-inlaw: Glen Wells Sr. & Rev. Dr. Charles Culmer; 3 nieces: Rev. Ordette Wells-Simms, Rev. Jennifer Carey & Ginger Knowles and a host of other relatives & friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
Johnny Nixon, 94 affectionately called “Uncle Johnny”
a resident of West Court, passed away at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Sunday, October 8, 2023. He is survived by his father: James Ferguson; adopted mother: Donna Nairn; adopted father: Lavardis Johnson; sisters: Samara & Portia Sturrup; brother: Gabriel Nairn; aunts: Phillipa Sturrup & Stancia Bethel; uncles: Brian Bethel & Patrick Sturrup; numerous nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives & friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
Robertino Wilton Sawyer, 40 affectionately called “Robbie” a resident of Brougham Street died at Princess Margaret Hospital on Saturday, October 21, 2023.
a resident of Baillou Hill Estates and formerly of Little Farmer’s Cay, Exuma, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 17, 2023. He is survived by his nieces: Angela Rolle & Carmen Davis; nephews: Anthony, Rodger, Edward & John Davis; cousins: Jacqueline & Judy Toote and a host of other relatives & friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
He is survived by his mother: Caroline Brown; father: Robert Sawyer; step father: Anthony Thurston; 1 brother: Antoine Thurston; adopted brother: Latario Minnis; sisters: Katrina Conliffe, Oinka Rolle, Thalia Sawyer, Robinque Russell; 5 aunts, 2 uncles, 2 nieces & 1 nephew & a host of other relatives & friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
Tiano Jarred D’Haiti, 32 a resident of Market Street died on Monday, October 16, 2023. He is survived by his 2 brothers: Mitchell Stuart & Alden Ferguson; 2 sisters: Sanarria Petterson & Brenique Clarke; 1 nephew: Dylan Stuart; special friend: Dolanique Miller; numerous nieces & nephews & a host of other relatives & friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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Funeral Service For Bowe, Bridgette Musgrove-Flowers, Roney Charlton, Savanna Cox, Adellie Hanna & Family, Melonie Poitier & Family, Beatrice Charlton& Family, Marilyn Roberts, Ecklin Williamson, Beulah Murphy, Lincoln Murphy, Jeffery Murphy, Rev. Hermis Pratt and Family, Shantell Colebrook and Family, Bridgette Charlton, Leon and Ena Charlton, ASP Mario Murphy & Family, Barbara, Keturah Cooper, Nadia of Cowpen Road will be held at Bible Truth Farrington, Joyce Mitchell and Family, Roxanna Williams, Kayon Knott, Racquel Ministries on Saturday, October 28th, 2023 at DeCosta, Kayla Dorsett, Donald Nicholas & Family, Robin Cartwright, Hope & 10:00am. Officiating will be Overseer Randolph Indianna Cartwright , Herbert Burrows and Family, Myrtle David, Alice Brooks Deleveaux - Fellowship Missionary Baptist Churc, of Turks & Caicos Island, Kayla Ferguson, Remilda Jones and Family, Eddison Pigeon Plum Street, Pinewood Gardens assisted by Brooks, Abrille Griffith, Nitamae Bain, Renella Francis, Charles Cooper, Easlyn Rev. David McPhee - World Changers Ministries Moss, Mr. Stubbs & The Sandy Port Security Staff, Charles Cooper, Denzel and International and Rev. Authur Charlton - Mt. Vernon Anwar Smith, Ms. Edgecombe, Ms. Neeley, Darron Taylor, Mr. Ingraham, Mr. Missionary Baptist Church. Interment will follow in McIntosh, Pearlene Johnson, Patricia Hepburn, Precious McPhee, Shaqueena the Lakeview Memorial Gardens, JFK and Gladstone Newry, Victoria Smith, Jennifer Smith, Tyrone Murphy, Vincent Murphy, David Murphy, Bread Of life Baptist Church Family. New Hope Missionary Baptist Road. Church Family, Pastor Melony Murphy and The Church Of God Of Prophecy Left to treasure her memories are her husband: Craig Church, Rev. Dr. Clinton Josey & Family, Apostle Kevin Collie and The Temple Cartwright Sr.; sons: PC 4059 Brandon Murphy Of Praise Ministries, Jefferson Bodie, Tristian Christie, Ryan Baker, Lorvence (Brittney) and Brent Cartwright; daughter: Breneya Murphy; grand daughter: Auracious, Cleveland Bodie, Maxwell Bodie , Dr. Reonda Evan-Pinder, Dr. Bradia Ahyla Smith; step son: Craig Cartwright Jr.; adopted children: Nico, Eleazer III Trustham, Dr. Mauro Rodrigeuz, Dr. Nadia Holder- Hamilton, Dr. Darron Halliday, and Aliyeah Johnson, Kristian Rolle, Kentario McKenzie; brothers: Nevis (Renee) Dr Terrell Carey, The Royal Bahamas Police Force Airport Police Station Family, The A, B, C 2018 Squad, The management & Staff Of the GrayCliff Restaurant, and Arlington Sweeting, Steven (Ticonce) and Leroy#4(Carletta) Murphy;Rd. sisters: Village & Parkgate Nassau, Bahamas | Marsh Harbour, Abaco, TheBahamas, Flamingo Gardens Constance and Sylvia (Patrick) Collie, Shaneka (Talbert) McPhee, Christine Rolle S. C. Bootle Highway | Exuma Hooper’s BayClinic Family, The South Beach Health Center Family, The Bahamas Kidney Association and Kaynell Collie-Thompson, Nicole Adderley; uncles: Rudolph Missick, Jacob Office: (242) 356-7008 or (242) 356-7009 • Mobile: (242) 565-9758family, Da Rat Trap and Auto Bots Nursing Family, Email: and Daniel Murphy, Rev Dr. Joseph Thompson, Rev. Lester Bain andevergreenmortuary@gmail.com Robert Doctors Hospital Health Services Intermediate and Intensive Care Unit (3rd Floor), Black; aunts: Pearl Thompson, Ceola and Rosemary Missick, Gladys, Henrietta, The Nursing Staff of Private Medical and the Oncology Center at The Princess Candymae and Katrina Murphy; nieces and nephews: Wendy, Glendina, WPC Margaret Hospital, Betsy Bay Social Club Family, The entire community of 4093 Latesha Albury (Asa), Patrick Jr., Syleana, Marine Seaman William Murphy Mayaguana and a host of other relatives and friend too numerous to mention. Jr., Arlington Jr., Talbert Jr., Tamar, Patton, Taneko, Taleah, Sirell, Monique, Andy (Ursula), Cindy, Sandy, Anya, Crystal, Bradley, Kelly, Terrase, Shaderia, Relatives and friends may pay their last respect at Evergreen Mortuary located LeAndre, Leroy Jr. Stevette (Kristin), Crystal, Victoria, Victor, Shelly, Phillip, on Village & Parkgate Roads on Friday from 10:00am -5:00pm and again at the Roberto, Pedro, Rovenno, Toya, Kim. Richardson, Claudette, Princess, Roderick, church on Saturday from 9:00am until service time. Orea, Annastacier; grand nieces and nephews: Brenae Moss, Brenae Murphy, Cierra, Syron, Demya, Riley, Wynter, Kiara Morley, Divine’ Grace Forbes, Albert, Dominic, Philip. Warren, Andy Jr., Alpha, Alvin, Xavier, Catalaya, Kristina, Kristin, A’Jalon, O’Neil, Aaric; great grand nephew: D’vaughntae Curry; god children: Shannon Colebrooke, Mario Smith Jr., Caitlyn & Jermaine Dorsette; cousins: Sherlene, Doreen, Tyrone, Carnetta, Vanessa, Crystal, Aldesha, Luther, Leading Seaman Nolan King, Nicole, Myrtle, Margaret, Bernadette and Shamona, Ethel, Marsha, Clothilda, Bethsheba, Linda, Lanair, Bridgette, Cassandra, Sterling, of Joe Farrington and Integrity Road died at the Princess Caren, Carol, Perry, Rev. Dr. Linda Brown, Vanda, Dora, Lubertha, Cleola Hamilton Margaret Hospital. , Eric, Sheldon, Jarvis, Curtis, Audie, Oscar, Jacob Jr., Tameka, Aramentha, Nadia, Tanera, Tanya, Conisha, Florence Burrows, Raymond, Alvin, Robert, Henry, Shawn, He is survived by his spouse: Estella Paul; sons: Clarice, Prudence, Hettimae, Frankimae, Florence, Elizabeth, Rev. Alice Collie, Raymond Paul, Rudolph Paul Jr., Claude Cooper, Roderick, Ray, Maydon, Claudell, Dorry, Phillip, Joycelyn Jackson, Prophetess Renaldo Paul, Christophe Paul, Devado Sweeting; Koralee Brathwaite, Rev Kirkwood, Rev. Alexander Missick, Colamae, Edison, daughter: Shantel Paul; grandson: Rahmad Paul; Sterling, Jerome, Iona, Shenika, Dennis, Shefford, Assistant Superintendent of granddaughter: Raynell Paul, Renai Paul, Jayden Police Elvin Missick, Marvin, Dellarese, Apostle David McPhee, James, John, Sweeting, Chante Paul; and other relatives and friends. Louise, Joy, Eulamae, Netta, Nadine, Kermit, Tiffany, Monique, Randy Cooper, Louis, Viola, Carolyn, Verneta, Victoria, Leroy, Terry, Travis, Tameica, Terrel, Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Evergreen Joseph, Abigail and Sarah; other relatives and friends including: Leading Mortuary, Village and Parkgate Roads. Seaman Alamando Smith, Baron Moss, Patrick Hamilton, Troy Adderley, Derrick
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Rudolph Paul, 69
#4 Village & Parkgate Rd. Nassau, Bahamas | Marsh Harbour, Abaco, S. C. Bootle Highway | Exuma Bahamas, Hooper’s Bay
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Graveside Service For Mertland Wallace “Billy” Cates
Elder Voidell Gaitor Thurston, 79
#4 Village & Parkgate Rd. Nassau, Bahamas | Marsh Harbour, Abaco, S. C. Bootle Highway | Exuma Bahamas, Hooper’s Bay
Office: (242) 356-7008 or (242) 356-7009 • Mobile: (242) 565-9758 Email: evergreenmortuary@gmail.com
of Bel Air Estates died on Friday, October 20, 2023 at the Princess Margaret Hospital. She is survived by her children:Patricia Pratt, Ethel Thurston, Yvonne Smith, Shelly Clarke, Shuna Richards, Debroah Cleare and Diancia Rahming; numerous grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Evergreen Mortuary, Village and Parkgate Roads. #4 Village & Parkgate Rd. Nassau, Bahamas Marsh Harbour, Abaco, S. C. Bootle Highway | Exuma Bahamas, Hooper’s Bay
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who died on Thursday, 12th October, 2023 will be held at Lakeview Memorial Gardens and Mausoleums, John F. Kennedy Drive & Gladstone Road, Nassau, New Providence, The Bahamas on Friday, 27th October, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held on Sunday, 29th October, 2023 at The Rock Sound Methodist Church, Rock Sound, Eleuthera, The Bahamas at 3:30 p.m. Relatives and friends may pay their respects at Kemp’s Funeral Home Limited, 19 Palmdale Avenue, Palmdale on (TODAY) Thursday, 26th October, 2023 from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m and again on Friday, 27th October, 2023 from 10:00 a.m to 12:00 noon.
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Funeral Service For family, Roderick Bowe & family, John Gibson & family, Carl Edgar Charles Curry, 65 Thompson & family, Rosetta Robinson, Ayanna Adderely, of Misty Gardens will be held on Saturday, 28th October, 2023, 11:00am at Cousin McPhee Cathedral AME, Carmichael Road. Officiating will be Rev. Dr. Ranford Patterson assisted by other ministersof the Gospel. Interment will follow in the Wood Lawn Gardens, Soldier Road.
Sherley Adderley & family, Loran Rahming & Family, Pete & Jeffery Clarke, Sargent White, Mrs Black and family, CBS Bahamas family; special thanks to: Dr. Joseph Evans, Dr. Kevin Moss and Mrs. Sybils Bullard, Vanessa Stewart and family, Penny and Maroon family and other relatives and friends.
Realitives and friends may pay their last respect at the “Rev. Clemese Cox Suite” at Rosewill Memorial Morturary, #244 Market Street on Friday, 27th October, 2023 and on Friday, 27th October, 2023 from 10:00am to 5:00pm and on Left behind to grieve and cherish Saturday, 28th October, 2023 from 9:30am until service time. his memories are his loving devoted wife: Vivian Curry; daughters: Julie Fowler, Shakera Johnson, Shantina Clarke, Christine Johnson; sons: Michael Simmons, Death Notice For Marcian, Bullard, Leonard Johnson (deceased); son-in-law: Matthew Fowler; sisters: Janet Harris, Cynthia Sweeting, Chrisitine Curry; brother-in-law: Patrick Sweeting, Rev. George Clarke, Chino Clarke, Brian Fernander, Jeffery Clarke, Dwight Clarke; sister-in-law: Jensen Darling, Willamae Sands, Adasa Griffin, Bernadette Fernander, Bernice Sands, formerly of Hard Hill, Acklins Island, Bridgette Clarke; grand daughters: Sherliyha Miller, Ashley Bahamas died at the Princess Margaret Stuart, Kaylee Johnson, Amelia Rolle, Mercedes Bullard, Sari Hospital on Monday, 23rd October, Brown, Amaria Russell; grand sons: Joey Newbold, Dante 2023. Fowler, Liam Fowler, Rashawn Gardiner, Amauri Bowleg, Collin Simmons, Keithan Simmons, Julian Simmons; nephew: She is survived by her mother: Ryan Sweeting, Christopher Harris, Brandon Fernander, Margaret Collie; father: Douglas Darryl Bridgewater; nieces: Latalca, Brenae, Jecquille, Collie Sr.; sisters: Kenya Rose Shanae, Linsey, Rashley; god daughters: Germander, Chanae; Ferguson, Katurina and Kenissia Rose; special friends: Omar McKenzie, Anthony Watson, Seth Betts, step sister: Stevena, Stefriniquee and Sheria Burrows & family; other relatives & friends including: Stephenique Rose; brothers: Kelsey Marjorie Davis & family, Tiffany Fernander, Bernadette Rolle Forbes, Dudley and Douglas Collie Jr.; brother-in-law: & family, Victnell Sears & Family, Yolanda & Wellington Pratt Dominick Ferguson; aunts: Janet Ferguson, Stephanie Minns, & family, Jessica Johnson & family, Winifred Clarke & family, Carolyn; uncles: Ruben Lightbourne, Sam Michael Collie; god Shirley Russell & family, Nedra Adderly & family, Sermone mother: Roselyn Rolle; god father: Reno Taylor; numerous Sands & family, Mimose Cartwright & family, Cynthia Bain nieces and nephews, and other relatives and friends. & family, Gladys Capron & family, Karen Rolle & Family, Navel Neely & family, Olantia Russell & family, Alfred Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date. Rolle & family, Antointette Smith & family, Carlos Kelly &
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Alice Mae Stubbs, 90 a resident of #6 Lesotho Court, Nassau, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly of Orange Creek, Cat Island died at Doctor’s Hospital on Tuesday, October 24th, 2023. She is survived by her sons: Charles E. Stubbs and William A. Stubbs; 2 daughters: Merlene Sands, Irene Stubbs; 11 grandchildren; drother: Cleveland Stuart; daughter-in-law: Crystal Stubbs; son-in-law: Franklyn Sands; and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.
of Blue Bonnet Drive, South Beach Estates will be held on Saturday, 28th October, 2023, 12:00noon at Blessed Hope Baptist Church, Joe Farrington Road. Officiating will be Rev. Dr. Willis Johnson assisted by other Ministers. Cremation will follow.
Funeral arrangements are being finalized and will be announced at a later date.
Barry was predeceased by his mother: Helen Johnson; father: Wellington Rolle; sister: Linda Rolle
Rupert Alexander Williams, 88
He is survived by his one brother: Terrance Rolle; three sisters: Joanne and Dorica Rolle and Leebeth Minnis; uncles: Wilfred, Rodney and Dudley Rolle and Rev. Dr. Willis L. Johnson and William Johnson; aunts: Edith Johnson, Rev. Dr. Yvette M. Johnson, Ivamae Ferguson, Branhilda Rahming, Retnilda Dames, Miriam Rolle, Naomi Moss, Geletha Johnson, Susan Johnson, Rubyann Hepburn and Eileen Dixon; grand aunt: Caroline Clemencia; grand uncle: Aaron Rolle; nephews: Sharadon Rolle, Kayden Clarke, Keith Minnis; nieces: Larnese (Randynko Duncombe) and Larnae Bown and Tesia Minnis; cousins: Georgia, Renaldo, Leornado, Lewayde, Willis, Joshua, Joel, Giovanni, Jude, and Deborah Johnson, Jamie Grant, Inez Paul, Veronica Moore, Arthur Dean, Janet Dean, Dorothy Powell, Granville and Gregory Butler; friends and neighbors: Chazzy, Zaria, Jimmy Kel, Rem, Tahj, Vanna, Jason, Chea and Tara and other relatives and friends.
a resident of #17 Ferdinand Drive, Nassau, New Providence and formerly of Wheeland, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Tuesday, October 24th, 2023.
And if we have inadvertently missed anyone, please forgive us. We know that Barry valued the connection you had with him and would have wanted you to know that you are honoured. Viewing will be held in the “Clemese Cox Suite” of Rosewill Memorial Mortuary on Friday from 12:00 noon to 5:00p.m.and on Saturday at the cathedral from 11:00 a.m. until service time.
He is survived by his sons: Samuel, Audrick, Oral, Drexel and Dennis Delilah Williams; daughters: Williams and Helen Thompson; 16 grandchildren; numerous greatgrandchildren; brothers: James and Clarence Williams; sisters: Hopeful Hanna; and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention. Funeral arrangements are being finalized and will be announced at a later date.
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Godfrey Malfaus Humes, 75
a resident of Caspian Road, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly of Mt. Thompson, Exuma will be held at 11:00am on Sunday, October 29th, 2023 at Hillview Seventh Day Adventist Church, Tonique Williams-Darling Highway, New Providence. Officiating will be Pastor Paul Scavella and Pastor Leonardo Rahming assisted by other Ministers of the Gospel. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Gardens, Soldier Road, New Providence. He is survived by his wife: Gelitha Humes; children: Felita Humes PhD, Fiona Humes, Harwood (Senecia) Humes, Dr. Terrel (Shazarah) Humes and Trevon Humes; grandchildren: Hunter, Jihad, Jihan, Sidney, Terrel Junior, Harwood Jr., Tahlia and Cartier; siblings: Beverly Robinson, Gordon (Betty) Humes, Renamae (Lawerence) Pintard, Mervin (Debbie) Humes, Overseer Orthnel (Pastor Carolyn) Humes, Retired Nurse Sheila Aranha, Wendy Humes, Cindy (Ulrick) Bowe; nieces and nephews: Lakeisha Messam, Ulysses Stuart, Whitley and Latonia Humes, Shemeca Moss, Valentino & Tangela Morgon, LauRena Pintard, Davinya, Tameko, Tawana, Yolanda, Samuel III, Marie, Mattia Humes, Min. Samantha & Deon Cox, Attorney Sharanda and Raymond Forbes, Shenika Humes, Andril Aranha, Julian and Richea Aranha, Cyntishe, Chelese Bowe, Matthew Collins. Zack and Mable Francis, Thomas Mackey, Darnell, Christopher, Jeffery, Ricardo, Anthony, Delchristo, Shantel, Sky, Christina, Christal Clarke, Calvina and Louvin Sands, Kirkwood, Calutha, Blonneva, Keva, Kenva, Kimberly, Kenaz, Derrington, Garvin, Devaughn, Garnell, Chikera Cornish-Rahming, Simone and Valencia; in laws: Vernetia Curry, Blomfield Ferguson, Arnold Clarke, Anniemae and Derrington Rahming, Christopher and Sandra Clarke, Lorene, Charlene Clarke, Kenton, Burke and Samanatha Clarke; cousins: Agnes McPhee, Rosemary Rolle, Hartman Rolle, Cleara and Gilroy Powell, Gretal and James Strachan, Dorothy & Daniel Smith, Hazel, Valerie and Shakira Dean, Victoria Dumont, Carlas & Elton Taylor, Beatrice and Newton Thompson, Dr. Clarise Ingraham, Ronrick Jones, Alfred McPhee, Jeremy Rolle, Linda Rolle and family, Rev. Levi Rolle and family, Attorney Lessiah Rolle and family, Naomi Rolle and family, Stafford & Judy Rolle, Joan Rolle, Eddison Brice and family, Lizzy Rolle and family, Joan Musgrove and family, Althea Ferguson and family, Larry Bodie and family, Former Commission of Police Anthony Ferguson and family, Drexel Armbrister and Eric Rolle; godchildern: Lashanda Mader, Christine Rolle, Ranny Rolle and Dorran Moxey; godsisters: Francena Rolle,
Naomi Barr and Jennie Rolle; other family and friends: Annis Smith and family, Donna Humes, Ena and Orman Rolle and family, Rupert Flowers, Samuel Bastian, Samuel Bain, Christine BethelRolle and family, The Andrews family of Miami Florida, Abel Rolle, Victor Deveaux, Rev. Wilton McKenzie, Holland Rolle and Family, Elizabeth Bullard and family, Paulette Newton and family, Renee Adderley, the Brice family, the late Nehemiah Rolle and family, The late Patsy Bodie and family, the late Iva Bowe and family, the late Elizabeth Rolle and family, the late Kathleen Musgrove & family, the late Merciana Rolle & family, the late Hilda Deveaux and family, the late Eloise Johnson and family, the late John Rolle and family, the late Nathan Rolle and family, the late Isaiah Barr and family, the late Irma Rolle and family. The late Enith Ferguson and family and the entire family of Mt. Thompson, Ramsey and Forest, Exuma; special friends and workers: Patrick (Pappy) Ferguson, Tecko Joseph, Zane Holland, Joseph Smith, Whitney Burrows, Jefferson Simmons, Austin Mckinney, Henry Moxey, Steven Ferguson, Ben Ferguson, Thomas Ferguson, Danny Wilkinson, Don Knowles, Fred Horton, Mark Allen, Alan Rolle, Leonardo Simms, Ted Bain, Dale Grant, Adrian Williams, Barry Rolle, Sonya Dean, Delmar Bowe and Lawrence Lockhart, and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention. Relatives and friends may pay their respects at Cedar Crest Funeral Home and Crematorium Limited, Robinson and Baillou Hill Roads Saturday, October 28th, 2023 from 12:00 noon to 5:00pm and at the church on Sunday from 10:00am until service time.
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Enith Flosetta Taylor, 78 a resident of Sidney Black, Cowpen Road, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly of Little Creek, South Andros died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Wednesday, October 18th, 2023. She is survived by her two daughters: Janet Armbrister and Veranell Dean; sons: Floyd Armbrister and Shawn Armbrister; 26 grandchildren; numerous greatgrandchildren; brother: Rupert Flowers; three sisters: Ethelyn Smith, Lillymae Belle and Comfort Smith; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements are being finalized and will be announced at a later date.
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Hulan Davis, 72
numerous of cousins too many to mention; special friends and family: Gladson, Ruth, Preston, Zelma, Gilbert, Zendell Jr., Jay, Anthony, Julian, Trano, Cleophas, Pandora, Rodney, Winifred, Lenord, Lilian, Herbert, Godfrey and crew, the entire Five Star Staff, The Sweeting Cay and Moore’s Island Community; special thanks to: The Doctors at the Rand Memorial Hospital: Dr. Charity, Dr. Thompson and Dr. Cooper. Relatives and friends may pay their respects at Yager Funeral Home & Crematorium, Queens Highway, Freeport on Friday from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. and at the church on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until service time.
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Ruth Rowena Duncombe, 82 a resident of Sweetings Cay, Grand Bahama, Bahamas will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, 28th October, 2023 at The Ebenezer Baptist Church, Sweeting’s Cay, Grand Bahama. Officiating will be Pastor Pedyson Baillou assisted Stevenson Feaster and Bishop Edwin Pinder. Interment will follow at The Sweetings Cay Public Cemetery. Left to cherish his memories are his wife: Cynthia Davis; children: Gloria Davis, Shalton (Saja Anette), Princess (Neil) Burrows, Shavyone Davis, Sidney (Taniska) Davis, Tnesher Davis and Shawn Davis; brothers: James (Susan) Davis; sisters: Charity Johnson, Sarah Johnson; adopted sister: Verletta (Audley) Leath; adopted brother-in-law: Pastor Pedyson Baillou; mother-in-law: Lovely Pinder; sister-in-law: Jancey (Cecil) Green and Mildred Davis; grandchildren: Theodore, Temeka, Tori, Dameko, Demethrie, Shadae, Marcus (Jodie), Nicholas, Shelderia, Ricardo Jr. Mickell, Niel Jr, Makaila, Trey, Tamar, Moesha, Mckaia, Trinard, Monae, Tavia, Shawn Jr., Shawnell, Shawndrey, Syneeka, Symeria, Sidney Jr., Chase, Sanchez; great-grandchildren: Demeko Jr., Joshua, Shiloh, Demethrie, Demetrie, Michael, Jamarie, Shaquille Jr., Kairo, Kasein, Samiya, Jameek, Janaze, Marcus Jr., Denae, Danaldo, Delanique; nieces and nephews: Latoya, Lavanda (John), Quinton, James (Topaz), Byron, Cecelia, Remona (Demetri), Robert, Nakira, Jonathan, Tiffany (Darren), Stephen, Charnell, Samantha, Marco, Sophia, Marvin, Nekrea, Pleasant, Patsy, Tanya, Esther, Rosenell, Kevin Sr., Wilkeisha, Cordero, Akeem; aunt: Naden Feaster;
a resident of Deep Creek, South Andros died at the Princess Margaret Hospital, on Sunday, October 22nd, 2023. She is survived by her children: Douglas Duncombe, Miriam and Anabella Duncombe; 6 grandchildren; sister: Mae Ellen Prat; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention. Funeral arrangements are being finalized and will be announced at a later date.
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Funeral Services For Elijah Wright, 68 Kevin Allan Knowles, 52 of McKenzie’s, Long Island, Bahamas who affectionately called “Johnny Cool” died on Thursday, October 12, 2023 will be a resident of Union Village who died on Monday, September 25, 2023 will be held on Saturday, October 28, 2023, 11:00 a.m at The Cornerstone Zion Church International, Kemp Road. Officiating will be Pastor Terrance Wilson assisted by other Ministers of the Gospel. Interment will follow Old Trail Cemetery, Old Trail Road.
held at St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church, Buckley’s, Long Island on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. Officiating will be Father Ruel J. Strachan. Interment will follow in St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church, Buckley’s, Long Island.
Left to cherish his memories are his wife: Janette; children: Kisho and Aiko; father: George (Jimmy) Knowles; sister: Santina (Anselm) Chea; brother: Edward (Crystal) Knowles; sisters-in-law: Bella and Serena Cartwright; brothers-in-law: Renato (Sheena) Jr., Sandino, Diego, Allan (Cherry), Melvin (Vanessa), Christopher and Andy Ramacola; mother-in-law: Lilia Merillana; father- in-law: Renato (Sandy) Ramacola; nieces: Abigayl Chea, Rebecca, Christina and Ashanti Knowles; nephews: Edward Jr. Knowles, Gavino Cartwright, Rydell Turnquest Jr.; grandniece: Anaiah Knowles; aunts: Louise (Leonard) Cartwright and Cora (Mark); uncles: Lindy (Catherine), Earl “Dutchie”, Laurin (Sue) and Wesley (Angela) Knowles; grandaunts: Alma & Isabella Knowles; granduncle: Ivan Knowles; cousins: Jude Sr., Joel “Scott”, Nelson, Ian, Mark, Don, David, Stefan, Neil, Dane, Andrew, Jevon, Antonie, Ava, Fernando, Kate, Andrew “Chris”, Clarence “Kally”, Dale, Daphne, Lyn, Maris, Perpetua, Patrick “George”, Sandra, Darryl, Melanie, Gerard, Phyllis, Lillian, Glenda, Charlene, Lorrene, Crystal, Colleen, Suzanna “Simone”, Lindy “Clyde”, Dawn, Tanya, Miriam, Levi, Llewelyn, Bernard, Janet, Ruth, Augustus, Merlin, Margaret, Agnes, Corrine, Jeffery, Barbara, Jeannie, Cheryl and Linda; numerous friends and relatives too numerous to mention including: Elvie, Cameron and Amanda, Larry, Leo, Wayde, Clint and Marie, Ken, Sammy & Jenny, Douglas & Jessie, Linda & Robert Brown, Anthony & Ambrosine Ingraham, Raymond Chea & the entire Chea family, Danny, Leslie, Francis, & Ricky Darville, Andrew, Nathaniel, & Greg Cartwright, Howard Holtzman, Cameron Cartwright, Ashward, Derrick, Judy, Chris, Keith, Clyde, Antonell, Emile and Claudette Knowles, Andrew (Rabbi) Taylor, Michael Taylor, Monique, Gidget, Terrence, The Packing House crew, Maurice Minnis, The Musha Cay Crew, his classmates, St. John’s Church family & St. Paul’s Parish and the entire McKenzie’s, Cartwright’s, and Mangrove Bush Community.
Left to cherish his memories are his one brother: Anthony Moxey; two nephews: Kevin and Javon Rahming; four nieces: Tanya, Bridgette and Shantell Rahming; twenty one grandnieces and grandnephews: Latesha, Jamal and Taverrious Munroe, Lathario and Giovanni Adderley, Gregory Jr., Thorne and Thornishka Minns, Kevenesha Sancia, Kendra, Kaylese, Kaynell, Kishnell, Kyria, Kinnick, Kashante, Kadeon and KaShawn Rahming, Catrina Cartwright-Munroe and Verrischeka Johnson; fifteen great grand nephews and nieces: Cordesha Munroe of Miami Gardens, Florida, Kennedy Dames, Skylar Minnis, NaKiyah Knowles, Stephen and S’Meyah Bain, Jamal Jr., Taverria, Tazzaria, Jayden and JaQuan Munroe, Giovanni Adderley Jr. and Gregory Minns III, Zara and Zaranique Woodside; one great great grand nephew: Carmello Forrester of Hollywood, Florida; adopted sister: Mary Johnson; adopted nieces and nephews: David and Anthony Johnson, Lawrence, Carmen and Marsha Forbes, Sandra, Brenda, Andrew, Keith, Kevin, Anthony and Phillip Rahming, Sheryl, Charlene and Jacob Wells, Michelle Jones, Theresa “Zuckey” BrownDaniels; cousins: Edney “Bosie” Rolle, Lovely Johnson, Shirleymae Lightbourne, Phyllis and Roscoe Knowles, Doramae Cartwright and Leroy Rolle; numerous other relatives and friends including: Terry Adderley, Cynthia Brown and Family, Harolene Walker and Family, The Percentie family, Mordell Wells and family, The Roberts family, The Smith Family, Union Village and Peardale Community, Minnie Street Community, Lorraine Davis and Family, Brian Davis and Family, Bernice Whylly and Family, Yvette Linden, Denise Bowleg, Franklyn Ferguson, Audrea Lewis, Pastor Terrence Wilson and Family, Cornerstone Baptist Church, Atlantis Finance Division & Casino Credit Department, E. P. Roberts Primary School Family, Cash Money Water Sports and many Viewing will be held at St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church, others too numerous to mention. Buckley’s, Long Island on Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to service time. Viewing will be held in the Legacy Suite at Vaughn O. Jones Memorial Center, Mt. Royal Avenue and Talbot Street on Friday, October 27, Arrangements by Vaughn O. Jones Memorial Center Mt. Royal Avenue & Talbot Streets, New Providence, The Bahamas. 2023 and at the church on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until service time.
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Funeral Services For David Sweeting, 78 Dorothy Naomie Turnquest, 86 a resident of Pigeon Plum Street, Pinewood Gardens who died on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 will be held on Saturday, October 28, 2023, 10:00 a.m at Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church, Pinewood Gardens. Officiating will be Rev. Daniel A. Sweeting assisted by other Ministers of the Gospel. Interment will follow in Old Trail Cemetery, Old Trail Road. Precious memories are held by his sons: Alkina, Timothy, Dwayne, Jason, Desmond, Treneil Sweeting; Jermaine Briscoe (stepson); daughters: Judymae Bevans, Indira and Anthony Claverie (husband), Terry Seymour; brothers: Stephen Sweeting; sisters: Mary (Mamie) and Eloise Sweeting; aunts: Melta Cash; brothers-inlaw: Daniel Briscoe and Lincoln Rheasias (Turks and Caicos), Wenzel Moss, Mitchel Cartwright; sisters-inlaw: Evangelist Winifred Rheasias (Turks and Caicos); grandchildren: Timothy Jr., Kaydra, Keauno, Keyron, Keantae, Keyshawn, Karia, Kaydyn, David, Jaeleah and Jaemiyah Sweeting, Alvanna, Alvano, Alkina Jr. and Deandrea Burrows, Peaches Sweeting and Faithe Sands, Daronique Burrows and Jarvis Bevans, Delano and Nia Seymour; nephews: Ricardo (Yazzen) and Jacquelyn Sweeting (wife), Joe Cartwright, Rudy Higgs, Dencil Lightbourne, Alvin Sweeting, Breyon, Andrew and Curtis Moss, Kelson, Keino, Daniel, Danzel, Danricko, Daniella and Davanty Briscoe (Turks and Caicos); nieces: Gladys Veronica and Kirkwood Basden (husband), Stephanie Darville, Kenrea (Kenny) and Garvyn Grant, Eulamae and Sharie Higgs, Vernice Knowles, Louise Cartwright, Monique Saunders, Monica Knowles, Eleanor Bain, Philippa Sweeting, April, Stephanie and Crystal Sweeting, Albertha, Tamara and Leshenna Moss; godchild: Lola Knowles; grand nephews and nieces: Kai and Kerra Basden, Carl Armbrister, Dante Darville-Haven, Rianna, O’Neil and Vanessa Sweeting, Kianna and Jason Powell (husband), Kaiden and Kendyl Grant and Justin Moss; cousins: Janice Burke, Rowena Spence, Ivy Conti, Henry Cash, Anthony Cash, Winifred Munroe, Aaron & Freddie Cash, Muriel Saunders, Shanna kemp, Lucine Pharris & Douglas Cash, Tericita Thompson, Shirley Jones, Rodleah Cash, Gloria Pratt, Bursel Munroe, Russell & Basil Sweeting, Nurse Rose Mackey, Shirley and Hilda Mackey, Stephanie Woods, Theresa Moss, Supt. Eugene Mackey of the RBPF, Lemuel & Wendell Mackey, Supt. Fredrick Mackey of the RBPF, Geneva Kelly, Ivy Bowels, Willis, James, John, Peter, Sanford, Christine and Harvey Sweeting, Anthony Emmanuel, Sam Cash, Gifford Moss, Oscar, Stanford, Ephraim, Onald and Orelieus Johnson, Errol and Arnold Cash, Abbison and Douglas Jolly, Martin Gray, Renento Percentie, Norma Bastian, Shyann Johnson, Louise McDonald, Brendalee Neilly, Lester Cash, Helen Gray and Christine Cash. Debbie Strachan, Rosemary & Melonie Ward, Dorothy Johnson, Sharon (Betty) Russell, Virginia Cartwright, Minister Raymond Ward and Eddision Ward; other relatives & friends: The Saffron Street, Pinewood Gardens Community, Spice Street Community, North Eleuthera & Upper & Lower Bogue Communities, Royal Bahamas Police Force, Airport Authority, PMH staff, Turks & Caicos Family, Mars Bay South Andros Community. Viewing will be held in the Legacy Suite at Vaughn O. Jones Memorial Center, Mt. Royal Avenue and Talbot Street on Friday, October 27, 2023 and at the church on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until service time.
of Petty’s, Long Island, Bahamas who died on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 will be held at Holy Cross Anglican Church, Hamilton’s, Long Island on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. Officiating will be Father Ruel J. Strachan assisted by Father Philip J. Heild. Interment will follow Holy Cross Anglican Church Cemetery, Hamilton’s, Long Island. She was pre-deceased by her husband: Drexel Turnquest; parents: Francis & Catherine Darville.; sisters: Evelyn Whitecross, Eunice Darville and Remelda Constantakis; brothers: Raymond, Roscoe, Charles, Delbert & Daniel Darville; sisters-in-law: Elaine Darville, Angela Turnquest, Gwendolyn Turnquest; brothers-in-law: Paul Constantakis, Damian Treco and Edward Turnquest; grandson-in-law: Jason. Left to cherish her memories are her children: Jacqueline Pratt (Ernest), Belinda Turnquest-Hunter, Rod Turnquest, Cindy Wells, Yan Turnquest, Tiffany Turnquest, Bronwen Mechelle Chea-Trietiak (Brian), Meredith Thompson, Hance Darville (Shavonne); grandchildren: Canrice Forbes (Norman), Kemeron Pratt (Deann), Ernest Pratt Jr., Natalie Pinder, Ceasar Turnquest (Audrika), Max Turnquest, Perseus Wells (Jesseny), Keitra Wells, Tyrese and Drexel Rose, Chavez Turnquest (Nicole), Nikita Turnquest, Vicente, Tatiana & Stanton Jr. Chea, Candice & Johannes Turnquest, Gabriella Richardson (Wellington), Julianna Darville; great grandchildren: Summer & Cameron Jr. Pratt, Jade Forbes, Ethan & Jake Pinder, Ellianne & Zaylen, Jayden, Calvin, Carter, Isabella and Logan Wells, Elena & Lysenia Balaguel, Elisha, Azzaria & Seth Turnquest, Naarziae Adderley, Dreyson Bevans, Jor-rel Turnquest, Isabella Richardson; sister: Kathleen Treco; brother: Paul Darville (Lolita); sisters-in-law: Maria & Miriam Darville; brothers-in-law: Witmore, Orlando (Barbara) & Alvin Turnquest; numerous nieces, nephews, uncles & aunts (too many to mention) of the Turnquest, Constantakis, Darville, Whitecross, Treco & Wells Families; special friends: Dolcena Cooper, Keith Wells, April Powers, Michael Turnquest, Santana Morales, Angel Balaquel, Jeniffer Butler (Godwin), Sylvia Turnquest, Jacob Rose, Josephine Burrows, Toy Burrows, Emerson & Theresa ‘Duffy’ Burrows, Mary McIntosh, Raphael & Chloe Cartwright, Fr. Kingsley Knowles & Family, Fr. Jonathan & Nicole Archer, Fr. Alvardo Adderley, Fr. Kari Marcelle & Family, Fr. Bryton Ward & Family, Fr. Harry Ward & Family, Fr. Ruel & Paige Strachan; special thanks to: Dr. Lightbourne & his staff & Dr. Dean & Andrea Harding; caretakers: Etta Smith & Xiomara Marrero. Viewing will be held at Holy Cross Anglican Church, Hamilton’s, Long Island on Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 12:00 noon to service time. Arrangements by Vaughn O. Jones Memorial Center Mt. Royal Avenue & Talbot Streets, New Providence, The Bahamas.
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a resident of Montel Heights who died on Thursday, October 5, 2023 will be held on Saturday, October 28, 2023, 10:00 a.m at International Revival Fellowship Church, Montel Heights. Officiating will be Bishop Michael Ferguson assisted by other Ministers of the Gospel. Interment will follow in Southern Cemetery, Cowpen and Spikenard Roads. Keanu was predeceased by his father: Kim Ricardo Hanna. He is survived by his mother: Luceta Johnosn-Hanna; brothers: Michael & Adoni Minnis; sister: Brianna Lloyd; grandmother: Fedora Hanna; aunts: Theresa Johnson, Leasa Clarke, Germaller Brown, Denise Adderley, Shannan Ighodara, Keva Watson, Kimberly Hamilton, Kerlange Octavien, Pamela Octavien, Erica Rolle, Melvern Rolle and Cheryl Curry; uncles: Douglas Clarke, Leon Octavien, Winslow Hamilton Joey, Andrew, Sean, Charles Hanna, John Munroe, Ronald Adderley, Dr. Erhabor Ighodaro, Shawn Watson and Dewey Rolle; grandaunts: Eleva Scavella and Norma Rahming; cousins: Geneva King, Devron, Devon & Letecha Moultrie, Lamont King, Monalisa Johnson, Celeste & Letero Pyfrom, Douglss Clarke Jr., Dallas Clarke, Tanika & Ervin Gardiner, Annanda, Kevanna, Dondre, Kimberley, Torianno, Amanda, Makayla Rose, Ricardo Philip Stubbs, Dwayne & Daisha, Arishnoff, Myah, Rhodia, Jayden, Sirrae, Bella, Esosa and Idia; and a host of other relatives & friends including: Monique & Margaret Oliver, Destiny, Tyrika, Tyreese, Deidree Ann Smith, Eloise & Shenique Scavella, Alphonso Strachan & Family, Ms. Pyfrom & Family, Michael (Mikey Dred) Minis, the Hall Family, Ruth Stuart, Gilette Cash, Rodney Munnings, Shnequa Brown, Petra Brown, Troy Strachan & Family, Gabby, Arnette and the entire Montel Heights Community. Viewing will be held in the Legacy Suite at Vaughn O. Jones Memorial Center, Mt. Royal Avenue and Talbot Street on Friday, October 27, 2023 and at the church on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until service time.
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Celebration of Life For Valderene Gardiner and family, Cleopatra Albury and Family, Bishop Ms. Cassandra Sands, 87 Neville Hart and family, and the Lakeview Church of God family. affectionately called “Handa” Her Soul Is Resting In Peace! of Yamacraw Shores will be held at New Destiny Baptist Cathedral, Gladstone Road, New Providence, Bahamas on Saturday, October 28th, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. Officiating will be Apostle Delton D. Fernander, J.P., Ph.D, CMG assisted by other Ministers of Religion. Organist: Deacon Dexter D. Fernander. Interment will follow in the Lakeview Memorial Gardens & Mausoleums, John F. Kennedy Drive & Gladstone Road. Left to cherish her memories are her son: Bruce Johnson; daughters: Margaret Johnson, SandraDee Chea, Psyche and Sherry Sands; grandchildren: Michael and Kevin Johnson, Deanne Sweeting, Kendra Johnson, Blake Johnson, E. Daniel Knowles, Melissa Johnson, Christopher Chea, (Nova Scotia, Canada) Richard Johnson (Toronto, Canada), Jayson Chea and Sheanea Johnson; great grandchildren: Sidnea Sweeting, Vancino and Joshua Outten, Jaylin Johnson, Jonathan and Mason Johnson, Emmanuel and Amira Knowles; sister: Judy Brice; brothers: Talbert, Emmet, and Aaron Sands; son-in-law: Christoper Chea; daughter-in-law: Deborah Johnson; sisters-in-law: Shirley, Nicara and Marvette Sands; brother-in-law: Charles Brice; nephews: Bernard (Las Vegas, Nevada, Harry (Princess) (Freeport, Grand Bahama, Eric, Thomas Jr. Brandon, Lynden and Ashton Sands; nieces: Naomi (Jackie) Sweeting Port St. Lucie, Florida, Marcia (Bryan) Gibson, Keva (Garth) Culmer, Melisa Sands, Tatum (Jamal) Gaitor, Techelle and Tyrese Sands and Samantha Sands-Braynen; grand nieces and nephews: Senior Chief Loftann Simmons United States Navy, Loften Cooper Port St. Lucie, Florida, Lanora Sands, Bernard Jr. Sands, Margie Marie Sands, Delicka McKenzie, Deldra Sands and Ashley Sands Freeport, Grand Bahama, Brianne, Byron and Neil Gibson, Keerstin Culmer, Blaine, Blaire and Niah-Morgan Sands; other relatives and friends: Pastor Andrew Brown and family, the Delancy and the Brown families of Waterford Eleuthera,
Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at New Destiny Baptist Church, Gladstone Road on Saturday from 8:30am until service time. There will be NO PUBLIC VISITATION AT SERENITY FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM. Where the Name Is Service and your loved ones ours. Families are our #1 Priority
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Mr. James Dwayne Wilson, 50 of Constitution Drive, #7 Chippingham and Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas died at The Princess Margaret Hospital on Monday, October 16th, 2023. James Wilson is survived by his wife: Diahann Wilson; four children: James Wilson Jr., Jamia Wilson, Jayden Wilson and Jada Wilson; mother: Cestina Wilson; brothers: Leroy Forbes, Shawn Gardner, Charles Wilson, Freddy Wilson, Dale Wilson, William Wilson, Alfred Wilson and Jerrell Wilson; sisters: Theresa Delancey, Susan Wilson, Albertha Russell, Jane Wilson, Cindy Wilson, Ann Roberts and Cindy Gibson. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later Where the Name Is Service and your loved ones ours.date Families are our #1 Priority.
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Ms. Betty Garnell Kemp, 73 of West End, Grand Bahama,Bahamas will be held on Saturday, October 28th, 2023, 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary Magdalene Anglican Church, West End, Grand Bahama. Officiating will be Rev’d Father Oswald F. Pinder Jr. Interment will follow at West End Public Cemetery, West End, Grand Bahama. She was predeceased by her parents: James and Hilda Kemp; brothers: Paul, Salathiel and James (Bud) Kemp; sister: Beverley Green; son: Wellington (Timmy) Johnson; grandson: Kirston Knowles. Precious memories will linger in the hearts of her daughters: Fredericka Knowles and Tamanicka Munroe (Dave); ganddaughters: Davionne and Davia Munroe; sisters: Karen Smith and Zilpha Peterson; brothers: Berkley Kemp and Bruce Hanna; adopted son: Lamont (Takia Smith); nieces: Sharon (Ellis) Whyms, Karen Kemp, Sherricka (Graham) Pinder, Leona, Schnora (Lynden) Gardiner, Tina McPhee, Nancy Evans, Becky and Nicky Kemp; nephews: Keith Wedderburn (Philadelphia), Daren Smith, Sherrick (Westina) Smith, Cecil Green, Tamaz Peterson, and Dexter (Mateja) Saunders; numerous grandnieces and grandnephews, great grandnieces and great grandnephews including: Krystal, Rochell and Santana Adderley, Vernell Wedderburn, Richann Johnson, Brittany Culmer, Demetria, Deandrea, and Nina Kemp, Roger Adderley, Alexander Johnson (Tennessee), Akeem Wedderburn (Nassau), FMN Vice Chairman Richard Johnson Jr., Demetrius, Mark and Marco Kemp Ternisha Adderley, Tyrina Colebrooke, Shacasia Adderley, Breajah Culmer, Pearl Wedderburn, Sabre Johnson, Nova Johnson, Romyah Pinder, Zariah Wedderburn, Jordan Anderson, Akeemia Wedderburn, Arianna Sweeting and Gniyah Lewis, Isaac Woodside, Vernal Wedderburn, Kyis Miller, Jamol Deloauch, Deondre Goodman, Shavano and Shavez Rolle, Jayden Duncombe, Delbert Wedderburn, Shane Smith Jr., Tyler Garland and Tre Adderley Graham and Shannon Pinder, Darrenique Smith, Dure’, Dexter Jr., Summer Rae, Duren Saunders, Tamaz Peterson Jr., Sherrlaya, Sherrniah and Sherrae Smith, Nelson Stuart and family, Ramon, Rodney Jr. and Raven Evans, Sharel Nixon, Mercedes Thompson, Kendra McKinney, Chadae and Takoda McPhee, Dakoda, Shandera,Lyndell, Lynnquell, Lynden Jr. and Skyler Gardiner;
cousins: Barbara Pinder, Joseph Whyms, Charles Johnson, Lauralie Kemp, Lorraine Marshall, Julia and Kermit Pinder, Avadell, Gwenie, Harold, Tracey, George and Eddie Rolle, Harry Johnson and Family, Ricky Johnson, Everett and Maria Johnson, Vanessa Ward, Kareem Curtis, Marian Saunders, Anthony Saunders, Tia, Melissa and Carnie Rolle, Philip Brooks, Stefano, Rashann and Sahava Brooks; and a host of other relatives and friends including: Frederick Knowles and family, Jackie Dean, Winston Churchill Rolle, Percy and Brandon Smith, Charlotte Ferguson, Elizabeth McDonald, Hilton Bowleg and family, Mable Colton and family, Hon. Frederick Mitchell, M.P., Progressive Liberal Party, Sen. Hon, Michael Halkitis, West End Community, Her Bimini Family, Her Abaco family, Rose Rolle and family, Vendors Farmer’s Market (Nassau), Management and Staff at Insurance Management, Member of the Improved Benevolent Protective Order of Elks of the World, The Class of 1995 St. John’s College; other relatives and friends too numerous to mention; special thanks to: Ms. Mervie Knowles and Staff at Home Away From Home, Fr. Oswald Pinder Jr., Doctors and Nurses at the Female Medical and Intensive Care Units at the Rand Memorial Hospital, Bishop Damien Fox-Gibson, Mr. Keith McSweeney and Staff at Restview Memorial & Crematorium Ltd. 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 6:00 p.m. and at the church on Saturday from 8:30 a.m. until service time.
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Dauran Dencil Adderley, 42 of WinWard Road, Imperial Park died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Thursday, October 19th, 2023. He is survived by his mother: Lorraine Young; step father: Joseph Young; step mother: Patricia Bethel; sisters: Jody Young and Kendera Bethel; brothers: Ricado Rolle, Darron & Joren Young, Marco & Pedro Bethel, Ian & Kirk Young; and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention. Arrangements for the funeral service are being finalized and details will be announced at a future date.
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Funeral Service For Wendell Clarke RBPF, Dr. Marvin Smith, Daryl, Deargo, Kenny Knowles, Lorri Mr. Romeo Eleazer Russell, 53 Ann Russell, Tyrone Robinson, Mitcheline Poitier, Raquel Russell, Remon Cade, Luciana and Eldridge Parker, Delevon Ambrister, Marilyn Clarke, Usene Knowles, of # 37 Yorkshire Drive, Bahamia South, Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, October 28th, 2023, 2:00 p.m. at Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church, East Sunrise Highway, Freeport, Grand Bahama. Officiating will be Father Reginald Demeritte assisted by Fr. David N. Cooper, Fr. Oswald L. Ferguson, Deacon Nixon Lindor, Deacon Jeffery Hollingsworth and Deacon Donald Duncombe. Interment will follow at Hunter’s Public Cemetery, Hunter’s, Grand Bahama.
Precious memories will linger in the hearts of his wife: Liselle Russell; mother: Cleola Russell; daughter: Caitlyn; siblings and their spouses: Charlene and Patrick Adderley, Nicole and MarcoKing, Julian and Juanelda Russell; step children: Ryan and Rebecca Harris; step grandchildren Alexander and Aaliyah Prosper, Aya Harris; adopted grandchildren: Kennedy Pinder, Alvarez and Alonte Bodie, Joey Abraham and Jasmine Rose; inlaws and their spouses: Sue and Sean McCrea, Grace and David Howes, Andre and Garnell Sheppard; adopted sister: Vernell (Joel) Guach (New York); aunts: Pearl, Monica and Marilyn Russell, Inez Pinder and Ida Grant; uncles: Bill Grant, Johnathan McMinns and Sydney Russell; grandaunts: Victoria Wilkinson (Bimini) and Veronica Russell; nieces and nephews: Candice (Ranardo) Rolle, Chantavia, Patreka Adderley, Cordeeja (Greg) Rolle, Tamara and Lavardo, Chequila, Andrera and Jayde King, Lloyd (Lenora) Harvey, Cordero and Cadro Adderley, Julian, Juane “Doogie” and Jukwan Russell, Junae “Tatyana” (Dusable) Lewis, (Andre Wright, Leroy Seymour, Cordero Tucker, Gnae Martin, Laylah and Garvin Guach, Andrew, Cheney and Connor Howes, Liam and Maeve McCrea, Justin and Johnathan Sheppard; grandnieces and nephews: Ranardo Jr., Asia and Amiyah Rolle, Giselle Rolle, Treasure, Platinum and Golden Burrows, Allison Wilson, Desselb and Jodessa, Rose and Renee Russell, Paris, Ava and Torri Adderley, Torin Russell, Lloyd Harvey Jr., Poete and Vivid Lewis; cousins: Bernard Grant, Lashonda Grant, Maedeanna and C’etta Bethel, Taima Rolle, Sarah Hamilton, Camellor Blundell, Lawson Pinder, Laushan Rolle, Ashey, Alyssa, Phylis, Edress, Samuel, Kalyn, Adrian, Earl, Edwin Grant, Marilyn and Brian Hall, Sharon Wilchcombe, Craig, Byron, Peterson, Graham, Harrison, Robert, Amado, Neil, Harry and Rosie Pinder, Donette Sonia Love, Dwight Russell and Leonard Russell Jr., Darneeta Carey, Jennifer Robinson, Janessa and Julian McMinns, David and Karlene Williams, Mathew Russell, Derek, Tanya, Anya , Andrea and Eric Russell, Theresa Strachan, Victoria and Deacon Donald Duncombe, Mary (Kevin) Wright Emily Lewis, Catherine Osanu, Sylvan and Petranella Russell, Gloria Thomas, Member of Parliament Iram Lewis, Shaniqua Marshall, Ricardo Dorsette, Leona, Gardiner and Family, Carla, Lonnie and Jennifer Wilkinson, Kristopher, Nikki, Javan, Amber and Kesna Hunt, Kevin Lewis, Herbert and Marilyn Clarke and Cranston Russell; special friends: Charlene Low, Georgina McIntosh, Alex and Vashta Richardson, Phil Maycock Sr., Phil Maycock Jr. and Tracy Maycock, Derek “Buds” Pinder, Orthnell Pinder, Quinton Rose, Harvey and Raquel Fernander, Bradley Dean, Rosemary Adderley, Oscar Riley, Sharmaine Johnson and the Synergy Sisters, Friday Night Prayer Group, Superintendent
Andre Gibson, Dotlyn Treco, Steven and Wanrea Roxbury, Darrol Knowles; special golfing friends from Bermuda and a host of other relatives and friends including: Hank Rolle and family, FrevaMae Wilson and family, Alvin Wilson, Patronella and Artis Neely and family, Ephraim, Chris, Oriel King, Benjamin, Cherry, Helen and Family all of Bimini, Bahamas, Ferry, Kraft, Festina Gray, Trenstina, Abby Eason and family, Suzanna Williams (New York), Scherrie and Langston Donaldson (NewYork), Susanna Hinds, Linda Ferguson, Troy Grant, Sylvia, Merilee and Bernice Russell, Henry Russell, family of the late Richard Russell, family of the Late Uriah Russell, descendants of Benjamin and Olivia Russell, Children of the late Thomas Demeritte, Children of the Late Shervin Russell, Steven Daniel, Robert, Prescola and Charlton Adderley, Glenda Tucker, Joycelyn Bain, Lana Munnings, Mark and Flossie, Patrice Johnson, Loranda Lightbourne, Kandi Wright, Pleshette McPhee, Natasha Stuart, Chris Edden, descendants of Water Cay, Communities at Hunters, Mack Town, Pinder’s Point and Lewis Yard, St. Vincent de Paul Church families, Mary Star of the Sea Church families, Management and Staff at Freeport Container Port especially IT Department, Greg Maycock, Gharinique Williams, Wayne Grant, Jamal Gomez, Hawksbill High School Class of “89”, Father David Cooper, Allen “Toots” Russell, Father Reginald Demeritte, Father Oswald Ferguson, Deacon Jeffrey Hollingsworth Deacon Donald Duncombe,, Dr. Winston Forbes, Dr. L. Cooper; special thanks to: Doctors and Nurses at Rand Memorial Hospital especially Rose Rahming, Doctors Hospital and Baptist Health Hospital. Viewing will be held in the “Serenity Suite” at Restview Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium Limited, #11-A Coral Road, Freeport, Grand Bahama on Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and at the church on Saturday from 12:30 p.m. until service time.
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Rhashan Tatem Rolle, 37 affectionately called “Pinky” of Williams Street, Nassau Village died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Monday, October 16th, 2023. She is survived by her son: Rhashayne Johnson; daughter: Ashan Stubbs; sister: Rhashaiy Hutchinson; grandmother: Mavis Hutchinson; and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention. Arrangements for the funeral service are being finalized and details will be announced at a future date.
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of #35 Robinson Road and formerly of Bailey Town, Bimini, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Friday, October 20th, 2023. She is survived by her son: Lloyd Edgecombe Jr.; daughters: Rosemary & Helen Edgecombe; sister: Minister Verna Cooper; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren & great great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention. Arrangements for the funeral service are being finalized and details will be announced at a future date.
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of # 298 Canary Avenue, Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas died at the Rand Memorial Hospital, Freeport, Grand Bahama on Sunday, October 22nd, 2023. She is survived by her daughter: Crystal McIntosh; sons: Vesco McIntosh, Sanfred and Sanny Rolle; mother: Elder Joycelyn Greene; daughter-in-law: Eva Rolle; grandchildren: Veria, Sienna, Summer, Jayden, Savanah, Ashton, Vesco Jr., Sanny Jr., Sanna and Auna; sisters: Pastor Lilly Sturrup and Wendy Greene; brother: Dewitte Kemp; brother-in-law: Bishop Daron Sturrup Sr.; nieces: Darronique and Darronae Sturrup, Britney Bastian and Shannon Knowles; nephews: Daron Jr. and Adolphous Sturrup; aunts: Aladice Moxey, Donnamae Greene, Mageline Callahan, Ethel and Virginia Greene; uncles: Phillip Greene, Joshua Greene, Gregory Pennerman and Franciel Marzel; godmother: Lula Strachan and a host of other Relatives and Friends. At the request of the family, there will be no funeral service.
of #6 Fairview Heights and formerly of Navy Street, Sandy Point, Abaco, Bahamas died at his residence on Tuesday, October 24th, 2023. he is survived by his sons: Nigel, Nicolas and Pastor Jason Roberts; daughter: Esther Cleare; adopted daughter: Buerna Moss; sister: Deaconess Bernice Wells; brother: Deacon Samuel Roberts; eleven grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention. Arrangements for the funeral service are being finalized and details will be announced at a future date.
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Anthony Wendell Minnis, 62 of Pinewood Gardens, who died on Thursday, October 5th, 2023 will be held on Friday, October 27th, 2023, 10:00 a.m. at All Saints Anglican Church, All Saint’s Way, Joan’s Heights, South Beach. Officiating will be Fr. Bradley Miller assisted by Canon Sebastian S. Campbell. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Gardens, Soldier Road. Left to cherish his memories are his devoted & loving wife of 31 years: Berylin Minnis; children: Anastacia Minnis (Attorney-at-Law), Marine Seaman Antonio Minnis and Annalissa Minnis; sisters: Elaine (Danny) Edgecombe, Shivvon (Ricardo) Rolle, Wendy (Wesley) Greene of Jacksonville, Fl., Kim (Franco) Johnson, Deidre (Stephen) Smith; brothers: Dwight (Kendra) Minnis and Clement Minnis of Jacksonville, Fl.; sisters-in-law: Arinthia (Alexander) Johnson, Esthermae King, Ushieka (Antonio) Forbes, Cutelle (Patrick) Major; brother-in-law: Philip (Janet) King; aunts: Reverend Firstina (Vernal) Martin of Miramar, FL., Michelle Hines of Miami, FL.; uncles: Jack Clarke of Ocala, FL., and Alvin Clarke.; nieces: Chinaqua Rolle-Winder, Minister Nashann Johnson, Odelia Rolle, Natalia Minnis, Xandria and Zahria Green of Jacksonville, FL., Calesia Minnis of Jacksonville, FL., Elisha Johnson, Lashaun Rolle, Bianca (Sidney) Walkes, Acaydia & Alleynah Major, Philek King, Teanna Forbes; nephews: Arthur Johnson, James Edgecombe, Peter Edgecombe of Minneapolis, MN., Navado & Devon Minnis, Omar Stubbs, Zyon Green of Jacksonville, FL., Gerrad (Kimeko) Harris-Smith, Philip King II, Devard King, Elvis Rolle, Renaldo King, Patrick Major Jr., Philip King V.; cousins: Antoinette & Meredith Clarke, Bonnie Smith-Barnett, Lynden & Laverne Smith, Marva Sands-Curtis, Kim Allen, Tamara, Gina & Marshalee Rolle, Mahalia, McKell & Marcus Martin of Miramar, FL, Tameka Clarke, Carrimae & Deandrea Clarke, Lacey Morley, Omeka Curtis, Wilfred Wilson,
Dennis & Donavan Martin, Kidda Greenslade, Terrance & Leroy Clarke, Torin & Indianna Ferguson, Sonia Bowe-Adderley, Elsa & Simmone Bowe, Rebecca & Jason Hines; grand nieces and nephews: Chamia Winder, Chivario Rolle, Kientra, Caleb, Ajani & Rajon Johnson, Jamai Edgecombe, Mark Cartwright Jr., Joshua Rolle, Sy’Aire Walkes; other relatives and friends: Adrian Allen, Lynelle & Jaylyn Smith, Shaheed Barnette, Dale “Dime” Robinson, Geechee, Diamond, Arnold Bullard, Beverly Bethell & Family, Beverly Green, Leona, Pastor Ivan E. Butler Jr. & Family, Shenae Delancy, Shandira, Shevante, Shanaz & Destiny Allen, Gianni, Ryann & Donisha Martin of Miramar FL., Danielle Moss, Travera Pritchard, Chedorio & Kellan Martin of Miramar, FL, Shaquille & Carlel Rolle, Deniro Curtis, Marco, Terry Delancy (Virgo Car Rental), Wilfred Wilson Jr., Ashleigh Mackey, Helene Armbrister, Portia Bain-Ferguson, Rosalyn Gibson, Tevin Bethel, Takhalo Moss, Kadari Greenslade, The Bahamas Experience Family, Candice Foster & Family, Faye Pennerman & Family, Patricia Bell & Family, Iris Bonimy & Family, Miriam Forbes & Family of Eleuthera, Lukella Grenham & Family, Antania RolleTaylor & Family, Pauletta Lunn, Captain Floyd Moxey, Wemsley (Sharon) Smith & Family, Ilean Dixon & Family, the Stuart Family, the McPhee Family, the Bain & Fox Family, The King & Moxey Family, Tashana Wilson & Family, the Stubbs Family, The Doc’s Pharmacy Family, Ambassador Stan (Samantha) Smith & Staff of The Bahamas Mission to the United Nations, The Royal Bahamas Defense Force, Consul General Leroy (Ranria) Major and Staff (New York), The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, PMH Staff, Rotary Family, The Big Yard Family of Kemp Road, EDLS Alumni (2015), South Side Medical Clinic, Department of Immigration, The Mahogany Street Community, All Saints Anglican Church Family, and The Kemp Road Community. Other relatives and friends are too numerous to mention. Please accept our sincere apologies if your name has been inadvertently omitted. 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 (TODAY) Thursday and again at the church from 9:00 a.m. to service time on Friday. Please visit our website: www.eastsunrisemortuary.com to share your memories and condolences with family and friends.
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Funeral Service For
Deacon Edouard Lin Calixte, 64
Florence Sina Cockburn, 86 of Pine Cone Avenue, Sir Lynden Pindling Estates, who died on Wednesday, 4th October, 2023, will be held at St. Paul’s Baptist Church, Bernard Road, Fox Hill on Saturday, 28th October, 2023 at 12:00 noon. Bishop J. Carl Rahming assisted by Rev. George Bodie and other Ministers of the Gospel will officiate. Cremation will follow.
Precious memories are held by his wife: Dixie Calixte; daughters: Claudette Calixte, Candice “Cece” Calixte-Johnson (Gerrard), & Chantelle Calixte; grandson: Joshua Gardiner; sisters: Josiane & Nadiege Calixte; brothers: Roland & Hervé Calixte, Serge Saint-Louis; motherin-law: Violet Bethel; in-laws: Béatrice Saint-Louis, Dina Calixte, Elsaida (Clement Sr.) Penn, Pastor Kimmerie King, Yvonia (Randolph Sr.) Kelly, Sonega (Fredrick Sr.) Neely, Min. Quinton Sr. (Ingrid) Bethel, Mervin (Stacy) Bethel & Charles Algreen Sr.; numerous nieces and nephews: Claude, Guilane & Ludovis Raquil, Céline & Romuald Calixte, Maëlys, Mélissandre, Maxence & Morgan Saint-Louis, Loïc Jean-Joseph, Clement Jr. (Denia) Penn, Andronia, Denton II (Winema) Penn, Capri Isaacs, Chazaria, Charles Jr. & Breanna Algreen, Maurice Heintz, Catherine (Jason) Allen, Wayne & Wendal King Jr., Randolph Jr & Kristin Kelly, Randeka (Randal), Crystal Reid-Kelly-Newman, Zonovia, Lakishna, Fredericka & Frederick Neely Jr., Doriel (Rukel), James & Dorothy Butler, Quinton Jr, Kenva, Laquinta, Hannah, Samuel, Joshua, Esther & Ruth Bethel, Margaret, Robert, Mark, Sigird & Adam Nortmann, Burdeisha, Burdicio, Burdine II, John, Merstacia, Sashanique & Gabriel Bethel; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Precious memories will forever linger in the hearts of her SONS: Leon Gardiner (Celeste) and Roosevelt Cockburn; DAUGHTERS: Polly Sullivan, Melonie Cockburn-Brice, Jessica Cockburn-Rahming (Shane Sr.), Melvern and Dellareese Cockburn; GRANDCHILDREN: Kimberley Deveaux, Kelly Sullivan, Benson Preval, Carrington Clarke, Shane Jr. (Tanya), Haddassa, Basil (Maria), Lashawn (Rahneisha) Rahming, Warren and Lauren Bartlette, Richard Pratt, Rosinique, Romero, Corradon Cockburn (Latoya), Phillip (Alexandria) and Rashad Smith, Gigantaé and V’onyce Munnings, LaShonda Davis, Devon, Leona (Geremy), Leonette (Andrea), Leon Jr., Leotha(Akeem), Leoniece (Dan) Gardiner, Anischa Knowles, Leon Price and Leondra Davis; GREATGRANDCHILDREN: Zhion, Renaldo, Ricardo, Rashawn Brown, Shane III, Deniko, Beniesha, Reshon, Taquan, Ethan & Nathan, Sky, Nova Rahming, Geno Ferguson, Eugene Neely, Latifia, Ashlyn, Kyle Cockburn, Keon, J’miah and Daniel Lundy, Mercedez, Le’veon, Destini and Avayah Smith; Jamaine Missick, Romel Moncur, Kayden Bartlette, Amir Moss, Zephaniah Williams, Aaliyah and Aalisha Edgecombe, Keara, Erin, Geremy Jr., Genesys, Gerniah, Geremiah, Greyson Mullings, Aleena, Alek and Aaryn Gardiner, Daily and Grace Thompson: GREAT-GREATGRANDCHILDREN: Amir Edgecombe, Arianna and Renaldo Jr. Brown; NIECES: Bunita McKenzie (Steven), Susan Kemp, Juliemae, (Olrick Sr.), Carolee (William) Elthel Davis; NEPHEWS: Patrick, Felix, Michael, Turmin, Theo, Owen Davis, GRANDNIECES: Stephanita, Sabrea, Olrica (Jiwan), Oshama (Ventoy), Abegail, Tina; GRANDNEPHEWS: Olrick Jr. Turnquest, Stephen Mackey, Pedro and Kevin Burrows, Olando Brown, Olonzo and Orenzo Cartwright, Hubert, Clington, Christopher, Brian; SISTER-IN-LAW: Elther McDonald; NUMEROUS GRANDNIECES/NEPHEWS, COUSINS, CLOSE FAMILY AND FRIENDS INCLUDING: The Honorable Fred Mitchell, Rev. Dr. Carl Rahming (Vandeline) and Family, Rev. George Bodie and Family, The St. Paul’s Baptist Church, The Fox Hill Community, Sir Lynden Pindlign Estates Community; The Rahming Family; Mr. & Mrs. Wendell Major, Mrs. Barbara Clarke-Forbes; Mr. & Mrs. Roger Simmons, Mrs. Jacbie Humes, Poisy Burrows, Debbie Burrows, Ester Rahming, Hester Dawkins, Adolphs Stubbs, Dora Thompson, Cynthia Brown, Lloyd Pandora, Francia Hepburn, Leona Greenslade, MajorieKnowles, Mrs. Barbara Rogers & Family, Louise Morris, Antonette Rahming, The Russell Family, Karen Hepburn, Obie Mortimer & Family, Sharon Davis, Joe Davis (Joe Raggie), Patrice Davis; Shana Eneas & Family; Thelma Deveaux & Family; Iva Smith & Family; Jamaal Sherman & EverlindaAdderley, Mevetta Cox & Family, Warren Bartlette Sr., Diandra Smith & Family; Mary Jean, Miriam, Rosa & Sheena Johnson, Zeus & Mason,
Relatives and friends may pay their respects at the St. Steven’s Baptist Church, Hatchet Bay, Eleuthera on Friday from 7:00 p.m. and until service time.
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 11:00 a.m. until service time.
of Eleuthera Island Shores, Gregory Town, Eleuthera and formerly of Fort-de-France, Martinique, who died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Thursday, 12th October, 2023, will be held at St. Steven’s Baptist Church, Hatcher Bay, Eleuthera on Saturday, 28th October, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Eric Johnson assisted by other Ministers of the Gospel will officiate. Interment will follow in Big Bay Public Cemetery, Hatcher Bay, Eleuthera.
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Cherrel Aramintha Mary Rolle, 62
Rickilia Dionne Miller, 41 of Bamboo Street, South Beach will be held on Saturday, October 28, 2023, 10:00 a.m. at Transformation Ministries International, Dignity Gardens. Officiating will be Pastor Cameron Rolle assisted by other Ministers of the Gospel. Interment will follow in the Southern Cemetery, Cowpen and Spikenard Road.
of Grant Street, Fox Hill, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Sunday, 22nd October, 2023. She is survived by her sons: Akeio (Tanyshia), Arsenio (Krystal), Frederick (Antonice), Arkel and Alphaneiko Rolle; daughters: Sarmone (Clement) Anderson and Ashtonique Rolle; sisters: Patrice Curry, Melody (Sherman) Cox of Orlando, Fl., and Chantell (Orlando) Dugars of Maryland; brothers: Isaac (Troyann) and Anthony Rolle; grandchildren: Clemish, Shantise, Destiny and Symija Anderson, Takai, Takeia, Taliyah, Fayth, Frederick Jr., Arkel Jr., Arsenio Jr., Akeem and Decha Rolle; Arsenio and Ashto Bethel and Barbie; aunts: Yvonne Johnson and Rose Jones; uncles: George (Judy) Sands of Tampa, Fl., Vernal and Charles (Edith) Sands; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
Left to cherish memories are her parents: Ricadrdo Miller and Athea Thompson; husband: Lamon Forbes; sons: Shaquille Bain, Rickeno Forbes, Stefon and Keion; daughters: Lamanda Forbes and Shakilia Miller; brothers: Ricardo Miller Jr. and Troy Thompson; sisters: Indira (Syaan) Pratt and Rickizia Miller; mother-in-law: Lilymae Tinker; father-in-law: Stephon Forbes; sisters-in-law: Lakeira & Ronette Tinker; uncles: Gregory, Tyrone (Sharon), Dion (Roshelle) and Anthony (Shevon); aunts: Gail Duncombe, Michelle (Dave Baker), Yvette Lewis, Claudine (Jerome) Stubbs, Sandra Brown, Betty Miller, Vylma Curling Thompson and Shandria Miller; brother-in-law: Omyio Williams and Ronaldo Tinker; nieces: Tasha, Harriet, Darshell, Satayisa Allyah, Dominiqua, Alexendrixera; special friends: Lincey Cartwright & Family, Teddy Simmons & Family; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends including: Charlenr Saunders, Charese Moxey, Dorell (Cameron) Rolle, Jayden Mackey, Cameron Jr. & Danielle Rolle, Danario Dorsette, Shakeva (Freddie) William, Wayde and Irma Coleby and family, Lt Comdr. Delvon (Shamika) Duncombe and family, Dr Patrishka (Amorae) Delaney, Davario (Lashanta) Baker, Davina Baker, Davonia (Travano) Rolle and family, Devon, Dwayne, Deniqua, and Odia Miller. Nathaniel & Cierra Williams, Jaeda, Syann Jr. Jordon Pratt, Patrice (Danny) Thomas (Miami Fla). Twana & Reggie Delancy and family, Tanya (Greg) Cash and family, Christian Gilbert, and family. Mario (Monique) Darrell and family, Philip & Teresa Mitchell and family, Jenell (Romeo) Rolle and other relatives and friends too numerous to mention. The body will repose in the Blessed Redeemer Chapel at Ferguson’s Funeral Directors 7th Terrace Collins Avenue on Friday from 12:00noon-5:00p.m. and at the church on Saturday from 9:00a.m. until service time.
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Funeral Service For Michael Maxwell Cartwright, MBE, 90 affectionately called “Early Bird” will be held on Saturday, October 28, 2023, 2:00 p.m. at Christ Church Cathedral, George Street. Officiating will be The Very Rev. Harry Bain assisted by The Very Rev. Dean Patrick Adderley (Retired), Rev. Angela Palacious and Rev. Deacon John Pinder. Interment will follow in the St. Anne’s Church Cemetery, East Bay Street. Live stream can be viewed on youtube.com by searching Michael M. Cartwright or Christ Church Cathedral Media. He is survived by his loving wife of 69 years: Verona; daughters: Karen (Henderson) Burrows and Grace-Ann (Scott) Treco; sons: Godfrey (Linda) and George (Denise) Cartwright; sister: Katherine (Thomas) Treco; brother: Thalburg “TC” (Eva) Cartwright; sister-in-law: Georgia Wells; grandchildren: Krista (Stefan) Burrows and Claudius (Kimberley) Burrows, Aprylle Cartwright-Miller, Godfrey A. M. Cartwright, Andre Albury, Jonathan (Tanya), Jeremy and Jessica Cartwright and Scott Treco; great-grandchildren: Lacey and Kahden Burrows, Stefanie and Stefan J. L. Knowles, Eloise Burrows, Velena and Velenzo Miller, Mason Cartwright, Gioia and Giannis Albury and Connor and Michael Cartwright; nephews including: Joseph (Dorene), Randolph (Hazel), Glenn and Michael (Joyce) Wells, Raphael (Chloe), Terrance, Coolidge (Nanette), Victor (Maria), Trevor (Pamela), Mark (Deon), Elias (Dianne) and Carlos (Bernadette) Cartwright, Chester (Ruth), John (Rosie), Michael (Kimberly) and Wayde (Charmaine) Knowles, Shayne (Jeanne) and Dwayne (Anita) Treco, Fr. Keith and Timothy Cartwright, Michael Lockhart, Patrick (Angela) Knowles, Lawrence (Anne), Delbert (Nora) and Locksley Cartwright, Derek and Allen Wells, Kevin and Mark (Dana) Wells and Calvin Cartwright; nieces including: Marilyn (Mac) Wells, Enid (Jim) Brice, Ardina (Edgar) Pinder, Cassandra (Mark) Thompson, Ingrid (Erroll) Bethel, Alvira Turnquest, Amerol (Cliford) Ritchie, Sharon, Miriam, Jennifer and Deborah Cartwright, Cassandra (Keith) Fox, Camille (Jeffrey) Knowles, Gloria Ritchie, Claudette (Arthur) Seymour, Sandra Treco, Katherine (Pete) Kelly, Shann (Paul)
Lowe, Charmaine (Dillon) Dean, Renee (Andrew) Moree, Maria (James) Thompson, Paula and Darlene Knowles, Marsha (Andrew) Treco, Pandora (Michael) Knowles, Dale (Andre) Albury, Charlotte Moss, Muriel (Clinton) Cartwright, Heather Wells and Susan Smith; numerous grand nieces and nephews, great grand nieces and nephews and godchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends including: Stefan Knowles, Rosemarie (Twiggy) Rogers, Vincent and Violet Cartwright, Frank (Lydia), Paul (Renee), Brent (Rhonda) and Llewellyn (Sandra) Burrows and Families, Pierre and Susanne Dupuch, George and Frederica Cartwright, Arnold Harding, Etoile Burrows, George and Regina Wells, Pamela and Charles Klonaris, Douglas Turnquest, Rosemary Butler and Family, Jeffrey and Allison Eldon, Mark and Cora Knowles, Lorainne Cancino, Frank Watson, Sylvia Andrews, Joyce Knowles, Reginald and Deidre Carey, Valarie Stevenson, Vernon, Michael, Douglas and Dwayne Wells, Jerry Pyfrom, Brian and Angela Moree, Cora Gibson, David Woodside, Pedro Morris, Luther Jones, The Hon. Michael Pintard and Officers and Members of the Free National Movement, Bahamas Petroleum Retailers Association, The Bahamas Independent Grocers Association, Esso Dealers, Christ Church Cathedral Family, Dean Harry Bain and Mrs. Ann Bain, Fr. Eric Miller and Mrs. Miller, Deacon John Pinder, Bishop Laish Boyd and Mrs. Joan Boyd, Fr. Patrick Adderley and Astrid Adderley, Rev. Angela Palacious, Rev. Chitan Thompson, Val Hanna, Keith Glinton, The Long Islanders Association, The Staff of Esso Montrose Avenue & Wulff Road, the staff of Esso Palmdale, The Ridgeland Park Community; caregivers: Edliberta Ilao (Levie), Pamela Morgan and Shana Bastian; helpers: Luc Olibruce and Emmanuel; special thanks to: Dr. Beverton Moxey, Dr. Sheena Antonio and the staff at Bahamas Health & Healing Medical Center, Dr. Dane Bowe, the staff at Doctors Hospital, Mr. Brian Russell and The Cancer Society of the Bahamas. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Christ Church Cathedral Endowment Fund (FCIB Christ Church Vestry Account #1247357; Transit #09120 (Branch-Parliament & Bay Street, The Long Islanders Association (RBC Lyford Cay, Transit # 05565; Account #1390913) or The Cancer Society of The Bahamas (FCIB Shirley Street, Account #52200112; Transit #09706). Relatives and Friends may pay their last respects at Butlers’ Funeral Homes and Crematorium, Ernest and York Streets on Friday, October, 27th 2023 from 10:30 a.m. until 12:30p.m. and from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and at the church on Saturday, October 28th, 2023 from 1:00 p.m. until service time.
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Charles Simeon Knowles, 86
Mr. Jafter Solomon Watson, 81
a resident of Ridgeland Park passed peacefully at his residence on Sunday, October 22, 2023.
a resident of Soldier Road passed peacefully at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Monday, October 23, 2023.
He is survived by his wife: Myrtle Knowles; children: Denise (Roxbergh) Williams, Joy (Basil) Miller, Patricia Knowles, Sheila (Kevin) Brown, Paulette Braynen, Carol McDonald, and Michael (Cathrina) Braynen; siblings: Rosie Simms, Mersay McPhee, and Garnet (Delores) Knowles Jr.; eight grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; and numerous other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Butlers’ funeral Homes & Crematorium and will be announced at a later date
He is survived by his daughter: Linda Watson-Munroe; sons: Roger and Lowell Watson; adopted daughter: Shellie Ransom-Jackson; son-in-law: Drexel Munroe; grandchildren: D’Atra, Errol and Denise Munroe; great granddaughter: Isabella Munroe; brothers: Frank, Brendon, Harold and Warren Watson; sister: Agatha Watson; sisters-in-law: Shirlene and Tamika Watson; and numerous other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Butlers’ Funeral Homes & Crematorium and will be announced at a later date
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Memorial/Funeral Service For Memorial Service For
Matriarch Elder Charlotte Elvina Oliver, 91 née Martin of Mastic Point, North Andros, Bahamas will be held at 7:00 p.m. on (TODAY) Thursday, 26th October, 2023 at Living Waters Church of God #3, Marshall Road.
Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, 28th October, 2023 at Living Waters Church of God #1, Mastic Point, North Andros. Officiating will be Bishop Elder Warren Miller assisted by other ministers of the gospel. Interment will follow in Amelia’s View Cemetery, Mastic Point, North Andros. Charolotte is preceded in death by her spouse: Burton Oliver; parents: Edward and Marlene Martin. Left to celebrate her life and legacy are her children: Doris C. (David) Wood, Annamae (George) Woodside, Ruthmae Oliver (Alexander Hanna), Areo (Youlette) Oliver, Jermaine (Sheika) Oliver; step daughter: Rostina Lewis Oliver; adopted children: Loretta (Dennis) Kemp, Cecil Martin Sr., Cecil Jr., Rose Ellington, Nelson & Dianne Turnquest, Viva Young, Horace, Yvonne & Shavette Harris, Minouse Blanc, Wilfred Petitfrere, Kendrika Colebrook, Jolton Johnson, Godfrey Rolle, Joel & Gray Evans, Daisy Russell, Loney, James, Elvis, Fredrick Storr; godchildren: Caroline & Wanda Burrows, Lashanta Greenslade, Adrianna & Antonque Munnings, Willamae & Valderine Martin, Terra, Don, Hercules & Mike Rolle; grandchildren: Sharee (Andrew Wallace), Lashema (Wayne) Sawyers, Dr. Delecia (Eddison) Thompson, Nadia Seymour, David (Phillandra) Wood Jr., Shandera Woodside, Deon Woodside, Devon (Shelly) Woodside, Don Wood, Avery (Raquel) Armbrister, Alicia Hanna, Charlene (Phillp) Sealy, Ariel Oliver, Tyecia (Mario) Kerr, Burton (Gabrielle) Oliver, Alyssa, Star, Braylen, Kaylly Oliver; adopted grandchildren: Henry Martin, Angelo Martin, Donavon (Predesta) Martin, Donella Lloyd, Donnavette Scavella, Georika Lightbourne, Lavonia Colebrooke, Sanita Gaitor, Josephine Martin, Nikita Bastian, Hastinique McQueen, Ronald Rolle, Cynthia Barr; great grandchildren: Lashard Woodside, Twayno Holbert, Sky Woodside, Sharrianna Rolle, Sharvez Woodside, Andrew Wallace, Drew Wood, Eli & Evan Thompson, Natreo Rolle, Eli Delice, Hunter & Amara Woodside, Ashthon, Dejah & Syria Woodside, Shawndera Bannister, Katia Sealy, Donavon Woods, Azariah Deal, Charlotte Armbrister, Sereniti Knowles, Aayden & Kayden Demeritte, Amayah & Brielle Oliver; adopted great grandchildren: Kirsch Lloyd, Shekinah, Huram Scavella, Donika, Nariya Martin, Kirkshan Munnings, Camaro Foster, Cecil lll Martin, Makayla, Cruz, Malaysia, Farrakhan, Talia, Antilla, Tafano, Kendrick Evans, Jonequa (Jackie) Deal; brother: Apostle Québell Martin; adopted sisters: Elder Elizabeth Bowleg, Margery Pickstock, Laura; sister-in-law: Rosie Martin, Elder Venus Martin, Arimina Bain, Stella Cox; nieces & nephew: Merline Cherry, Monique Roberts, Makell (Albert) Munnings, Tamika (Gavin) Clarke, Darren (Nora), Henry, Ross, Tyler, Terell
Martin, Celestine Bonaby, Ernestine (Keith) McConnell, Glendina (Jan) Van Rossum, Calvin, Tyrone (Rhoda) Spence, Weena (Roland Sr.), Vasco, Ethelyn Spence, Joyce Calma, Paulette (Paul) Knowles, Sue, Franklyn, Clay, Edward, Richard (Noni) Martin, Veronica Munnings, Theophilus, Patrona, Thelma, Bernadette, Levon, Bertis, Denver, Stephanie, Benjamin, Varnelle, Dorothy Curtis, Rufus, Pauline, Eddie, Shyanne, Leaon, Loralee, Veronique, Odia, Brunel, Barbara, Samantha, Garvey, Ricardo, Joel Eness, Wayne Mitchell, Berris Barr, Janice (Wilton) Pickstock, Bridget Roberts, Edison Watson, Gregory Martin, Sidney, Althea, Marina, Arimintha, Pastor Joseph Oliver, Lauria Mackey, Raquell, Rachelle, Berlin, Stanford, Alfred, Claudette, Melony, Oliver, Ricardo, Derek, Wade, Marion, Verdell Colebrooke, Joseph, Jason, Remilda, Iris, Jestina Oliver, Cameron Cherry; relatives & friends: Dereck Carey & Family, Bishop Wilbert Rolle & Family, Pastor Warren & Elder Lyn Miller & Family, Franetta Francisco, Mike Sands & Family, Shawn Miller & Family, Laketah Charlton & Family, Christian Oliver & Family, Dr. Vianne Clarke & Family, Drumeko Archer & Family, Kiki McPhee & Family, Cleo & Chuck Pratt, Janet Knowles, Yvonne Lewis & Family, Sunkin Mackey & Family, Mrs. Pamala Carey, Ann Thompson & Family, Carolyn Young & Family, Charlotte Edden, Erma Colebrooke & Family, Esther Rolle & Family, Lorenzo Harris & Family, Rowena Oliver & Family, Althea Oliver & Family, Harvey & Roselda Woodside, Mavis Gaitor & Family, Fredericka Fowler & Family, Apostle George Fowler & Family, Elder Leroy Woodside & Family, Pastor Edward Martin & Family, Donnamae & Angela Pickstock & Family, Deacon Brennen & Family, Eddison Colebrooke Sr. & Jr. & Family, Rev. Carl Oliver & Family, Pastor Medleo Romer & Family, Sally Rolle & Family, Tanya Gaitor, Gordon, Ken, Lynden & Glen Gaitor & Family, Crystal Strachan, Pastor Derek Campbell, Prince Bulla Mackey & Family, Daniel Seymour, Elder Terah & Elder Gloria Rolle, Linda Martin & Family, Ruth Colby & Family, Albert Munnings & Family, William Munnings & Family, Ettamae Lightbourne & Family, Village Road Family, Dwight Rolle, Bishop Reginald Ferguson & Family, Shavanda Miller, Cindy Adderley, Nurse Janice Oliver, Nurse Joseph Marshall, Donnella & Omar Cooper, Josephine Hutchinson, Jackie Horton, Wendy Toney, Deborah Stockdale, Charlotte & Isaiah Colebrooke, Joan Edgecombe & Family, Mrs. McDonald (JWC), Tyrone Major, Dwayne Bannister, Antonie McKinney, Nora Rolle, Avery, Garrison, Ken Munnings & Family, Joyann Storr & Family, Bernie & Family, Pastor Caleb Evans & Family, Sherry Fowler & Family, Tamala Wallace, Cynthia Knowles, Shirley Gaitor & Family, Juliette Roberts, Darin Saunders(NYC). Children of the Late Virginia Newton, Living Waters Churches of God #1,2,3, Rozelda M. Woodside & Bertram A. Newton Primary School Staff, Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church Family, Farming Community Of North Andros, Nicholl’s Town Clinic Staff, Communities of Mastic Point, Conch Sound, Lowes Sound, Red Bays, Barc & Nicholl’s Town; special thanks: Dr. Baldwin Carey, Dr. Locksley Munroe, Dr. Sidney Smith, Dr. Ronald Knowles, Nurse Tasha Neely, Nurse Sonia Albury, Nurse Roker, Nurse Roberts, the staff of the Female Medical Ward #2 of the Princess Margaret Hospital. May Her Soul Rest in Peace! Friends may pay their last respects at Bethel Brothers Morticians & Crematorium, #44a Nassau Street on (TODAY) Thursday, 26th October, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and at the Northern Star Burial Society, Mastic Point, Andros on Friday, 27th October, 2023 from 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. and at the church on Saturday, 28th October, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. until service time.
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Funeral Service For Dien Laurie Margaret Fountain-Bailey, 75 of Sears Road, Chippingham will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, 28th October, 2023 at Holy Spirit Anglican Church, Howard Street, Chippingham. Officiating will be Rev’d. Fr. Neil Nairn assisted by other members of the Clergy. Interment will follow in the Western Cemetery, Nassau Street. Left to cherish her memories are her children: Fabienne Bailey-Brown, Gizelle Bailey & Robert M. Bailey III; grandchildren: Karrington Brown, Khirsten Brown, Taino Rodgers, Ari Bailey, Eva Bailey; son-in-law: Tamico Brown; daughter-in-law: Aisha Bailey; brothers: Arthur Fountain, Otto Fountain, Cyril Fountain, Jeffery Lloyd, Lawrence Fountain, Agustus Fountain; sisters: Judith Burrows, Alice Rodgers, Laura Turnquest, Katie Clarke; sisters-in-law: Rosemaire Bailey-Thompson, Wolansa Fountain, Joan Fountain, Emma Fountain, Michelle Lloyd; brothersin-law: Doyle Burrows, Philip Saunders, Sidney Rodgers, Frank Clarke; nieces: Anya James, Natasha Clarke, Roquel Carter, Amsalework Vardoulis, K’Deidre Johnson, Carell Wilmore, Daina Burrows, Barbara Rolle, Alana Workman, Jodi Fountain, Sharelle Rodgers, Cody Fountain, Aisha, Shiva, Shakti, SanJay & Kendra Lloyd, Nia Campbell, Jada & Dana Rolle, Schegregor Burrows, Ayanna, Amelia & Kostandina Vardoulis, Tatyana Clarke, Imani Carter, Larell Wilmore, Zuri & Zara Saunders, Zoe & Zahara Rodgers, Cyriah & Harper Fountain, Kaya Rodgers, Kimberly Clarke-Gibson, Tatum James; nephews: Gregory Burrows, Ian Rolle, Omar Saunders, Emelike Fountain, Imre Fountain, Kristone & Khalin Rodgers, Cyron & Darron Fountain, Ivan James, Jivan & Jonathan James, Jayson Clarke, Ian Rolle II, Taye & Tafari Fountain, Dainan & Amari Burrows, Yen Rodgers, Ustinov Clarke, Shane Gibson Jr., Samuel Campbell; aunts: Mary Marshall, Paula Holder, Prisca Gibbs, Rose Fountain; uncles: Noel Gibbs, Sir Cyril Fountain; cousins too numerous to mention; caretaker: Estanie Pierre; godchildren: Inga Brathwaite-Archer, April Weech; other relatives & friends: Jamal Williams, Hartley Sands, Charles Newbold & Family, Douglas & Ryan Hanna & Family, Gordon & Shari Lightbourne & Family, D’Angelo Charlton, Matt & Raven Myers & Family, Dr. Herbert Orlander, Vaughan & Vonya Albury & Family, Olga Whyly & Family, Lydia Isaacs & Family, Duane & Bernadette Murray & Family, Peter & Ingrid Carey & Family, Cecile Fountain-Heron & Family, Dorothea (Dottie) Turnquest & Family, Julia Burnside, Sharon ArcherWilson & Family, Velma Burrows & Family Marina McCartney & Family, Nicole Seymour & Family, Carla Mitchell-Seymour & Family,
The Gibbs, Fountain, Seymour, Godet, Smith, Strachan Families, Laura Pratt-Charlton & Family, Sophia Lockhart & Family, David Lockhart & Family, Louise Gibson, Dr. Gill Gibson-March & Family, Claude & Melony Hanna, Melissa Hanna, Torez & Corrie Hanna, Anthony “Boots” & Cheri Weech & Family, Sanchia Godet & Family, Michael Fernander, Roy & Shirley Rodgers, Nurse Demeritte, Nurse Alyson Estwick-Morris, Melissa Poitier & Family, Mr. Adrian Archer, Nurse Nicole Bowe, Commissioner Charles Murphy (BDOC’s), Acting Commissioner Doan Cleare & Family (BDOC’s), Rev’d. Charles Rolle & Family, Charles Murphy & Family, Shelico Moxey & Family, Prophet Dr. Stephen & Pastor Nadine Munroe & Family, Staff of The Bahamas Department of Corrections, The Bahamas Communications Public Officers Retirees Association, The September Sizzlers, da Tamales, The A.C.W. & Usher Guild of Holy Spirit Anglican Church, Dean Harry Bain & Mrs. Bain, Rev’d. Canon Crosley Walkine & Mrs. Walkine, Rev’d. Dr. James Moultrie & Mrs. Moultrie, Re’v’d. Fr. DeAngelo Bowe & Mrs. Bowe, Rev’d. Colin Humes & Mrs. Humes, The Rector, Wardens and People of Holy Spirit Anglican Church and a host of other Family and Friends. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be sent to Fabienne Bailey-Brown’s Medical Fund - Fabienne Brown, Commonwealth Bank, Golden Gates Branch #21116 - Account# 7160011297 May Her Soul Rest in Peace! Friends may pay their last respects at Bethel Brothers Morticians & Crematorium, #44a Nassau Street on Friday, 27th October, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and at the church on Saturday, 28th October, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. until service time.
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Dr. Michael Perry Gomez, 76 of Woodland Road died at his residence on Saturday, October 21st, 2023. He is survived by his wife: Carmen Gomez nee Williams; daughter: Camille Yolande Gomez-Jones; son: Michael Perry Obaf Gomez; grandchildren: Myles, Max, Mikaila and Myka Gomez and Nia Simms; sisters: Anita Gomez Roberts and Veronica Gomez; brothers: Archbishop Drexel Gomez (Carol) and Anthony Gomez (Louise); and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral Arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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Marjorie Patricia Swain, 59 a resident of Moores Island, Abaco, Bahamas will be held at Friendship Tabernacle Church, Central Pines, Marsh Harbour, Abaco on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at 11:00a.m. Officiating will be Pastor Samuel Cornish assisted by Josette Thompson. Interment will follow in Murphy Town, Public Cemetery, Murphy Town, Abaco. Left to celebrate her life are her husband: Patrick Swain; 5 children: Jamal Swain, Jessica Meadows, Juston, Jamard and Jarmecia Swain; 4 grandchildren: Shania Newbold, Jamarion Swain, Audlicia and Aiden Meadows; 2 stepsons: Mario and Dominic Swain; 1 adopted daughter: Rayjanique McKenzie; 5 sisters: Elevase, Lenora and Mahalia Hield, Melissa Meadows and Crystal Douglas; 1 step sister: Ludean Swain; 2 brothers: Antonio and Bernard Hield; 1 daughter-in-law: Krystal Swain; 1 son-in-law: Audley Meadows Jr.; 2 sisters-in-law: Gertrude and Lyndera Hield; 2 brothers-in-law: Oswald Meadows Sr. and Jerrod Douglas; 3 aunts: Victoria Stuart, Vera Williams (Pastor Anthony Williams) and Margaret Gibson (Derrick Gibson); 4 uncles: Thomas Hield (Violet Hield) Locksley Hield (Audrey Hield) Nathaniel Hield (Enid Hield) and Freeman Hield (Lerona Hield); 7 nieces: Khadijah Dean (Corderro Dean), Brittany Davis, Demetria Douglas and Toneisha Hield, Juliette (Kenneth Cornish), Donnell Swain, Carolee (William Johnson); 9 nephews: Kelvin Hunt, Terrance & Tavaugh Davis, Mateo Hield, Brandon & Oswald Meadows Jr., Bernard Hield Jr., Demetrius Douglas, Desmond Swain; 3 grand nephews: Dimitrius Rolle Jr., Terrance Davis Jr., Corderro Dean Jr.; cousins: Hestermae (Ishmael Williams), Pandora, Victoria, Pedro, Charles, Jerome and Daniel Hield, Shavon (Joshua Swain), Shalanda (Don Davis), Katrina (Ken Seymour) Collins (Diana Hield), Maryann, Scott, Dominic, Terran and Neko Hield, Sarajane Davis, Randy, Lester and Vardo Hield, Dexter (Felicity Hield), Alexi(Teresa Hield), Linda (Ricky Johnson), Teddy, Tevin and Fremicia Hield, Pastor Joan, Janice and Jullian (Francis Jones), Juliette Curry, Jewel (Marvin Hopkins), Ruthmae (Jackson Davis), Wellington Davis, Zephric, Alexanda and Annea Newbold, Adonis (Valdassah Newbold), Eric and Carlton Gibson, Anastacia (Carrol Russell), Deno (Carla Hield), Lakeisha (Mark Douglas), Mark and Keva Hield Latanya
(Avery Rolle), Kevin (Abigail Stuart), Howard (Deborah Stuart), Kendal (Samantha Stuart), Bridgette (Jermaine Flowers), Shannel Stuart, Annica Cornish, Roxaleta (Dwight Parker), Shorry Barr, Johnny Davis, Nancy Bain, Verna (Bersil Stuart), Missick and Vaughn Davis, Charles (Erica Davis), Prince (Tracy Davis), Hank & Terrance Davis, Gwendolyn (Eustace Penn), Wently (Haziel Reckley), Ruth Davis, Norma (Howard Burrows); god children: Joana Rolle, Kadijah Swain Kelly Knowles, Shavana Stuart, Alexi Hield, Thomas Curry; numerous family and friends too many to mention; special family members: Weldon (Morley Davis), Patrice (Gregory Munroe), Christian Gaitor, Natalie Davis, Sara Swain and Christian Crowter, Monique and Liza Albury, Josette Gilbert, Leta Simms, Betty, Lillymae and Albert Albury the entire Moore’s Island, Murphy Town, Bishop Samuel & Pastor Carmen Cornish and The Change Ministries Church Family, Bishop Nixon Simms and Zion Baptist Church Moore’s Island, Pastor Preston Knowles and Greater Bethel Church Moore’s Island, Pastor Ishmael Williams and St. Matthew Baptist Church Moore’s Island, Pastor Joan Jones and The Adventist Church Moore’s Island; special thanks to: the teachers and faculty of The Central Abaco Primary School, The Marsh Harbour Community Clinic and The Princess Margaret Hospital. Viewing will be held at Friendship Tabernacle Church, Central Pines, Marsh Harbour, Abaco on Friday, 27th October, 2023 from 10:00 a.m -6:00 p.m. and on Saturday, 28th October, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. until service time.
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Baby Girl Zoe’ Capri, 10 weeks old died at the Princess Margaret Hospital, New Providence, Bahamas on Thursday, October 5th, 2023. Left to cherish her memories are her parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and a host of other relatives. Funeral arrangements will announced at a later date.
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Death Notices For Apostle Elthamese Smith, 82
Finance Joseph, 47
Ceramand Pierre Paul, 51
a resident of Catherine Street, Nassau Village died at the Marsh Harbor Clinic on Friday, 6th October, 2023. a resident of Gorsham Close off Turtle Drive, Carmicheal Road died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Wednesday, 25th October, 2023. She was predeceased by her parents: Hollie and Elemenia Nottage; three brothers: Hartman, Randolph and Junior Nottage; sister: Ruthmae Nottage. She is survived by her son: Benjamin Smith; daughter: Jennifer Kemp; grandchildren: Gardenia Sweeting, Demetrious Higgins, and Ashley Franklyn; great grandchild: Aglacia Sweeting; son-in-law: Nero Sweeting; three brothers: Isaiah, Glaston and Orlando Nottage; two sisters: Olga Duncan and Panora Miller; numerous nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements are being finalized and will be announced at a later date.
a resident of Wulff Road died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Saturday, October 14th, 2023. Left to cherish her memories are her father: Saintilus Joseph; 5 sons: Sexon Stphar, Watson Joseph, Mackenzie Elysee, Sidney Etienne Elysee and Peterson Joseph; 1 grand daughter: Olivia Stphar; 2 sister: Karline Joseph Pierre and Rosemarie Joseph Etienne; 1 brother: Steven Florestal; 3 nieces: Rosemerline Etienne, Patrica Etienne, Tomiah Pierre; 2 nephew: Patrick Etienne Andrew Etienne; numerous cousins: Jerome Family and Amiscart Family and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements are being finalized and will be announced at a later date.
He is survived by his wife: Joann Hanna-Pierre Paul, Lester, Ricardo, Lyndsay and Stevenson Hanna; son: Ben and Jeffery Pierre Paul; daughters: Patrice Hanna and Marie HannaRahming; mother: Valcine Saintil; brother: Joacilien Garconnect; sister: Rosemarie; son-in-law: Howard Bowe and Deanglo Rahming; daugther-in-law: Crystal Deveaux; grandchildren: Ronkiea, Gia, Harvey, Gina, Rashan, Deanglo, Ra’Nesha, Rashad and Ricardo Hanna; great grandchild: Anthony Taylor; father-in-law: Lawrence Hanna Sr.; brothers-in-law: Lawrence Hanna, Olidber Henre, Roderick Beneby; sisters-in-law: Cynthia, Pandora and Kathy Beneby; numerous nieces and nephews; special thanks to: I.S.D. Team in Marsh Harbour, Abaco, Dhene Descieux, Sammuel Geffrad, Jean Rene Profil, Mackency Cazales, Lorverisky Cazales, Jonathan Laurince, Joesph Souvenir, Louisano Alexis and Vonel Sainjuste and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention at this time. Funeral arrangements are being finalized and will be announced at a later date.
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Innocent Jospeh, 73
Astra Peat Ambrister, 51
a resident of Cowpen Road, New Providence, Bahamas formerly of Haiti died on Tuesday, 8th August, 2023 at his residence. The Funeral service will be held at Church of God of Prophecy, Adelaide Street, Carmichael Road on Saturday, 28th October, 2023 at 11:00 am. Officiating will be by Pastor Jean-Claude Dorestine assisted by other ministers of the Gospel. Interment will follow in the Southern Cemetery, Spikenard and Cowpen Roads.
a resident of East Street, New Providence, Bahamas died on Friday, 29th September, 2023 at the Princess Margaret Hospital. Left to cherish his memories are his children: Peter and Astra; grandchildren: Akasha, Peter Jr. and Joanna; two sisters: Marge (Terrell) Barton & Canrea Symonette; four brothers: Collin Jr., Warren (Diana), Hensley (Annis) & Marvin (Faye) and Florance Armbrister; nieces & nephews: Terrell (Shane) Stuart, Tenille (Inghram) Murray, Crystal (Andrew) Holder, Dudley Symonette, Randy (La-Shea) Symonette, Candice, Baldwin (Cynthia) Rigby, Boniel Jr, Darren, Arsenio, Allegra, Alanis, J’annai, Heather, Hensley Jr., Chanel, Breon (Kylon), Flanon (David) Marcellus, Giovanni Armbrister, Jodi (Peter) McWilliams & Sornita Nicholson; uncles: Prince George (Murdina) Smith, Lea (Sheba) Armbrister, Chief Apostale Asa (Inez) Armbrister, Bertie Munroe; aunts: Pearl McKinney, Eyvonne (Hubert) Wilson, Marilyn (Calreso) Brown, Illinois (Wesley) Hikens, Alfreda Smith, Sonia Outten, Barbara Minnis, Rev. Julia Pratt, Remona McClain, Mary, Arabella , & Geraldine Armbrister; and other relatives and friends.
His will forever be cherish by his daughter: Julie Dorelus; grandchildren: Julian Philippe, Wilmond Philippe, Joel Philippe, Nelgy Philippe; great grandchildren: Jamal Philippe, Willie Dorvilien, Anthony; son-in-law: Saintanes Dorelus; brother-in-law: Altes Gervil, DèDè Almeus, Merilien Similien; nieces: Naromie Philistin, Alisha Ferguson, Brittany Philistin, Adama Philistin, Shaniyah Philistin, Makayla Philistin, Brayden Philistin, Kenold Philistin; uncle: Alley & Family; other relatives and friends: Octanise Jean Baptist, Mr. Vernal Smith & Family, Mr. Valceron Smith & Family; aunts: Vera Taylor & Family, Sheka Smith & Family, Joanna Smith & Family, Samuel Smith & Family, Samuel Kemp & Family, St. James Anglican Church members & family, Dave & Family, Kislene Clarke & Family, Toya Smith & Family, Arthur Smith & Family, Adelaide Clinic Team Nurse Sweeting & Staff, Mr. Trevor Smith & family, Jennie & Aaron & Family, Barbra Morrison & Family and other Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Rest On Funeral Chapel Limited and will be announced at a later date. relatives and friends. Relatives and Friends may pay their last respects at Rest On Funeral Chapel Ltd., Mount Royal Avenue and #166 Kenwood Street on Friday, 27th October, 2023 at 10: 00a.m to 6:00 pm
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a resident of London Avenue, Carmichael Road, New Providence, Bahamas died on Monday, 16th October, 2023 at the Princess Margaret Hospital.
Renal Augustave, 48
Dieunouvil David Henriquez, 34
a resident of Peach Street, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly of Port de Paix, Haiti died on Thursday, 28th September, 2023 at his residence. a resident of Bahama Avenue, New Providence, Bahamas died on Tuesday, Funeral arrangements are entrusted He is survived by his loving mother: 17th October, 2023 at his residence. to Rest On Funeral Chapel Limited and father: Resimene Jean Charles and will be announced at a later date. and Idonal Augustave; wife: Bethanie Left to cherish his memories are his Etienne Augustave; children: Olwens daughters: Aldavia Henriquez & Augustave, Derph Augustave, Douby Da’vae Henriquez; father: Erius lendy Augustave, Leth Carhentz; and Henriquez; sister: Widline Jeanott; brother: Michael Bain; girlfriend: other relatives and friends. Janet Newbold and other relatives and Funeral arrangements are entrusted friends. to Rest On Funeral Chapel Limited and will be announced at a later date. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Rest On Funeral Chapel Limited and will be announced at a later date.
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Death Notices For Mr. Joseph Arlingston Mott, 57 Heights, died on Tuesday, October 25th, 2023 at the Princess Margaret Hospital. He is survived by his children: Janika, Jessica and Derinardo Mott; grandchildren: Darineka Neeley, Renaldo Martin Jr., Love, Skye and Ja’Zion Thomson, D,Asia Mott and Breniyah Duvalier and a host of relatives and friends.
of #87 Buttonwood, Pinewood Gardens will be held at The New Redeem Tabernacle Church Of God In Christ, Refuge Court Off Cowpen Road, New Providence, Bahamas on Saturday, 28th October, 2023 at 11:00a.m. Officiating will be Bishop T. L. Hanna assisted by other ministers of the Gospel. Interment will follow in the Southern Cemetery, Cowpen and Spikenard Roads. Precious memories will forever linger in the hearts of his one and only daughter: Christine Butler; adopted sons: Renaldo Williams and Valesco (his VJ); brothers: Deon Tomlyn and Colen Butler; sister-in-law: Emerald Butler; nieces: Ciarra Butler and Christin Wilkinson; nephews: Deon Tomlyn Jr., Blair Tomlyn and Chad Wilkinson; special friends: D’Andra Hanna, Kyle Rolle, Jason McKenzie; relatives and friends: Barbara and Herbert Woodside, Ruthly Timothy and Family, Vanria Richards and Family, Esthermae Larrimore and Family, Van Johnson, Kyle Rolle and Family, Few of the International Alliance Family and the Montague Medical Clinic Family, Leanya Rolle Family Dexter Clarke and Family and other relatives and friends. Relatives and Friends may pay their last respects at Garden Of Rest Memorial Mortuary, Shirley Street and Balls Alley on Friday, October 27th, 2023 11:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and at the church on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until service time
Final Rites are entrusted to Sweeting’s Colonial Mortuary and will be announced at a later date.
Mr. Lavar (Yao) Young, 37 of North Andros, Bahamas died on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at The Princess Margaret Hospital. He is survived by his mother: Alesa Russell, Fathers: Paul Young and Elcid Evans; son: Lavar Young Jr.; special friend: Melissa: Trania McKenzie; sisters: Laniceia Pedican, Eli Evans and Chacanta Young; brothers: Justin Young, Deon Wilson and Jermaine Evans and a host of other relatives and friends. Final Rites are entrusted to Sweeting’s Colonial Mortuary and will be announced at a later date.
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Death Notices For Allan Clyde Clare, 64 of Astwood Street, Matthew Town, Inagua, Bahamas died at Doctor’s Hospital on Monday, 9th October, 2023. Left to cherish his memories are his wife: Judy Clare; children: Alana, Alexio and Allan Clare Jr.; sisters: Lisa, Norma and Rochelle; aunt: Susan Handfield; uncle: Donathan Missick; and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention. Funeral arrangements will announced at a later date.
Wade Joseph Harvey, 61 of Kortwright Street, Matthew Town, Inagua, Bahamas died at his residence on Tuesday, 17th October, 2023. He was predeceased by his mother: Gertrude Ingraham; father: Joseph Harvey; brother: William Green. Left to cherish his memories are his sisters: Margaret Rodgers, Jean Green, Kim Harvey, Janice Harvey, Shirley Harvey-Swain; brothers: Stanford Green Sr., James Green, Dale Harvey, Bernard Harvey, Joseph (Winkie) Harvey; aunt: Dorothy Ingraham; nieces: Juana Rodgers, Ilene (Tavad Russell), Kayvanna (Rev. O’Neil Russell), Michelle Knowles, Daleya Harvey; nephews: Earlin Burrows, Stanford Green Jr., Sherlyn Green, Diovanni Harvey, Devin Harvey; grand nieces and grand nephews: Kamard Burrows, Alianè, Stancio & St’niah Green, Shatavion Green, Zion & Julius Russell, Avery & Ari Harvey; sistersin-law: Yvonne Harvey, Norma Harvey and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention. Funeral Arrangements will announced at a later date.
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Second annual fair in honour of BFMI's Ruth Munroe aims to support women in need THIS Saturday, Bahamas Faith Ministries International, in partnership with the Women of Excellence Ministry, is hosting the second annual Ruth Munroe Family Food Fun Fest. The event will take place from 11am to 7pm on church grounds. There will be a children’s corner with a bouncing castle and face painting; a Sparks Children talent show, basketball games, a threepoint shootout contest, a marching band, and a kingdom-style fashion show. Gently used clothing items as well as plants and teas will be for sale. The food vendors will be offering Bahamian favourites such a jerk and BBQ chicken dinners, fish and rib dinners, roti,
conch fritters, as well as various dessert items like guava duff and homemade lemonades. The all-day event culminates with a gospel concert featuring artists Solo, Landlord, Emerge Worship and the ‘Singing Bishop’, Prophet Lawrence Rolle. The late Pastor Ruth Munroe died tragically together with her husband, Senior Pastor of BFMI Dr Myles Munroe, and seven others when their Learjet crashed into the Grand Bahama Shipyard on November 9, 2014. Since the church’s inception, Pastor Ruth Munroe dedicated herself to the growth and expansion of BFMI; she gave great focus to the Children's and Marriage Ministries, but had a passion for the
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Women's Ministry called Women of Excellence. In a tribute to her work, BFMI has once again partnered with Women of Excellence to put on this Saturday’s special event. Proceeds will go to support the work of the Women of Excellence as well as BFMI’s youth and children’s ministries. President of the Women of Excellence, Nicole Andrews, said their ministry’s vision is to build a strong force of female leaders who will maximise their true potential through the discovery of their individual purpose and find their place within the body of Christ. “As a result of last year’s event we were able to support several women who had financial needs throughout the years. Moreover, we were able
to support a family with several children by meeting a special need,” she said. Pastor Sheena Pinder talked about the impact her older sister, the late Ruth Munroe, made over the decades at BFMI: “The Women’s Ministry was her heart and passion. She believed that no woman should stand alone while facing adversities in life.” Speaking about her hopes for this weekend’s fair, she said: “I pray that the love of God that is shared on these grounds will be seeds that will bring a bountiful harvest for the glory of God.” Tickets for the Ruth Munroe Family Food Fun Fest can be purchased at the Oasis Bookstore at BFMI or by calling 461-6400.
LIFE CHANGERS’ CONFERENCE TO INSPIRE FAITH IN THE IMPOSSIBLE THE countdown is on for this year’s Global Faith Conference, to be held at Life Changers Ministries International on Bacardi Road. The theme for the conference is “Faith for the Impossible”. Organisers said attendees can look forward to an atmosphere charged with spirited worship and unified focus to finish 2023 strong. “The purpose of the conference is to activate, ignite and strengthen the faith of God’s people. We envision this conference being one of the greatest faith gatherings on the planet where people will come from around the globe to the Bahamas to receive an injection in their faith,” they said. The conference begins today and continues tomorrow, at 7pm on both nights. The conference will culminate on Sunday with a 9.30am service. Speakers for the conference include Bishop Valentino Williams, conference host and
founder; Bishop Henry Fernandez of the Faith Center in Sunrise Florida, and Dr Norman Thomas of New Life Church International in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Bishop Williams invites the public to: “Get ready for the experience of a lifetime; one that will catapult you into the dimension of limitless possibilities.” He went on to give five reasons why is this conference is important for every believer to attend: 1.Faith is one of the major pillars of the believers walk with God. 2. Faith is the language of God. 3. Faith is the currency of God. 4. Faith is what pleases God. 5. Faith is what causes God to move on your behalf. “Faith gives you access to the realm of possibilities,” he said.
DR Norman Thomas of New Life Church International in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
HOST and founder Bishop Valentino Williams.
BISHOP Henry Fernandez of the Faith Center in Sunrise, Florida.
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New devotional seeks to encourage readers to take a journey toward victory through faith By ALESHA CADET Tribune Features Writer acadet@tribunemedia.net IN an effort to assist people to navigate difficult situations in their lives and chart a course to victorious living - gospel artist and founder of the Occupy nonprofit organisation Dr Ricardo Clarke has released his new book, “Victory! 52 Ways to Win”. “In a world that often focuses on challenges and setbacks, many people are seeking answers to the myriad of troubles they face every day,” he told Tribune Religion. “My book is a passion project that I have been working on for some time. I believe that with every dark moment, there is an opportunity for us to propel ourselves into the light,” said Dr Clarke. Dr Clarke, who is also a motivational speaker and radio personality, said in every instance of adversity there is an opportunity to grow and navigate to a better place. His book, he said, was written with the idea in mind to help others in a practical way, to grow, heal and find victory in their personal lives. “Through a series of heartfelt stories, insights and guidance, I share how transformation can be achieved by embracing these simple principles. Each chapter delves into a specific principle necessary for life, offering insights, lessons and reflections that are sure to resonate with readers of all backgrounds,” he said. The book will be released as an e-book first, and then as a physical book in 2024. “I wanted to release it first as an e-book because it has become the preferred way of consuming many artistic works. Everything is digital. This will be formatted for those who appreciate it in that format,” he explained.
The objectives he hopes to achieve with this book also include helping people improve on their interpersonal and soft skills. He said the content will be used to assist the students in his mentorship programme, Occupy. Dr Clarke said 2023 has been an exciting year for him. Through his nonprofit organisation, he continues to work in his community, which has engaged with just under 100 students through events, seminars and weekly school visits.
He was also recognised as a 50th-anniversary Bahamian gospel honoree for his work in music. Dr Clarke was recently honoured with the Radio House Outreach Award, recognising his outstanding contributions to the community and his unwavering commitment to making a difference in people's lives. He was warmly received by the Bahamas Consulate General in Atlanta and the Boys and Girls Club of America to share information about the work of his mentorship programme and to
explore possibilities for further growth and working relationships with international entities. He also continues to be a motivational speaker, addressing the National Teachers Cadet Conference, Bahamas Air Boss's Day Luncheon, and the Bahamas Association of Compliance Officers' ‘Compliance Day’. To celebrate the release of "Victory! 52 Ways to Win," Dr Clarke is inviting readers from all walks of life to embark on a transformative journey toward
victory through faith and inspiration. For all those interested, orders can be placed with a donation of any size on the website www.occupymentorshipprogram.com. Dr Clarke assures readers that this devotional is a powerful resource for those seeking strength, purpose and success in their lives. For more information on "Victory! 52 Ways to Win" and Dr Ricardo Clarke, email Occupymentorshipprogram@gmail. com.
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Mount Tabor Church announces annual “Week in the Word” conference
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OUNT Tabor Church, under the leadership of Senior Pastor Rickeno Moncur, is hosting its “Week in the Word” conference starting this Sunday and running until Wednesday, November 1. There will midday sessions as well as nightly sessions starting at 7pm at the church on Willow Tree, Pinewood Gardens. “Maximising Now, Preparing for Next, Ready to Move — It’s Time to Elevate!” is the theme of the conference, which organisers promise will be an “unparalleled opportunity for spiritual growth, reflection and inspiration.” “This year's theme emphasises the importance of seizing the present, preparing for the future, and embracing change. The conference will be a beacon of wisdom, enlightenment, and empowerment, providing attendees with the tools they need to elevate their lives to new heights,” they said. Speakers will include Senior Pastor Rickeno,
Arthur Duncombe, Kellin V Russell Jr, Michael JT Fisher, Benjamin Smith, Denczil A Rolle, Tamara Simmons and Raymond K Wells. The goal of the daily sessions is to engage people in transformative teachings and discussions led by esteemed speakers, providing valuable insights and practical guidance for personal and spiritual growth. The worship portion of the conference will strive to offer a “soul-stirring experience… that will uplift spirits and create an atmosphere of divine presence.” Attendees can also participate in prayer and meditation sessions which encourage inner reflection and spiritual renewal. Senior Pastor Moncur said he wants to extend a warm welcome to individuals of all backgrounds and faiths to join in this transformative event. For registration and further information about Week in the Word ‘23, visit www.mounttabor.org or call 242-392-9322.
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POPE'S BIG SYNOD ON CHURCH FUTURE PRODUCES FIRST DOCUMENT, BUT DIFFERENCES REMAIN OVER ROLE OF WOMEN – Francis blasts “macho and dictatorial attitudes”– By NICOLE WINFIELD Associated Press Pope Francis’ big meeting on the future of the Catholic Church headed into its final stretch Wednesday, with differences over the role of women still dividing the assembly even as it produced its first document after a month of debate. The Vatican released a letter from the 364member synod, or meeting, to rank-and-file faithful, updating them in general terms on where things stand in their deliberations. It was approved 336-12 by the voting members of the assembly, which for the first time has included 54 women voting alongside bishops. The letter said the church going forward must be committed to listening to everyone, especially the poor and marginalised and victims of abuse by clergy. The church, it said, must commit itself "concretely and structurally to ensuring that this does not happen again.” Francis called the meeting back in 2021 as part of his efforts to reform the church and make it more welcoming and responsive to the needs of the faithful today. During two years of preliminary consultations among Catholics around the world, there was a near-universal call for the church, which bars women from its highest ranks, to open up greater opportunities for women to take
on decision-making roles and have their voices heard. The whole process has generated tremendous hope for change among progressive Catholics and resistance from conservatives. In the letter released Wednesday, synod members made clear that those differences remain and will be outlined in more detail in a 40-page synthesis document that will be voted on Saturday night. “There are multiple challenges and numerous questions: The synthesis report of the first session will specify the points of agreement we have reached, highlight the open questions, and indicate how our work will proceed,” the letter said. Delegates will return to Rome in October of next year to continue the debate and present final proposals or conclusions to Francis. Women have long complained they are treated as second-class citizens in the church, barred from the priesthood and highest positions of power yet responsible for the lion’s share of church work. They have long demanded a greater say in church governance, at the very least with voting rights at Vatican synods but also the right to preach at Mass and be ordained as priests and deacons. While ordination of women priests is off the table, the question of women deacons was an
official agenda item for the meeting. Many delegates, male and female, have spoken out in favour of conferring onto women a ministry that existed in the early church, or at the very least acknowledging the crucial role women play. “I have become so convinced in these days that a synodal church must be willing to sit at the foot of women, especially lay women who are from the Global South, to learn how to renew the church’s imagination,” said Nora Kofognotera Nonterah, a Ghanian theologian participating in the meeting. In the letter released Wednesday, there was no mention specifically of women's roles. But in his remarks to the assembly Wednesday, Francis spoke at length about the feminine nature of the church and the crucial role women play in passing down the faith. And he blasted those in the male hierarchy who have abused their authority over them with their “macho and dictatorial attitudes.” Ridiculing young priests who shop for fancy cassocks and lace in ecclesiastical tailor shops in Rome, he denounced clericalism, or the placing of priests on a pedestal. “Clericalism is a whip, it is a scourge, it is a form of worldliness that defiles and damages” the church, Francis said.
POPE Francis holding two puppets he received from a pilgrim poses for a picture at the end of the weekly general audience at the Vatican Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023. Photo:Gregorio Borgia/AP
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What does the Bible say about homosexuality? By GERALD WEST Senior Professor of Biblical Studies, University of KwaZulu-Natal (THE CONVERSATION) Earlier this year, Pope Francis was asked about his views on homosexuality. He reportedly replied: “This (laws around the world criminalising LGBTI people) is not right. Persons with homosexual tendencies are children of God. God loves them. God accompanies them … condemning a person like this is a sin. Criminalising people with homosexual tendencies is an injustice.” This isn’t the first time Pope Francis has shown himself to be a progressive leader when it comes to, among other things, gay Catholics. It’s a stance that has drawn the ire of some high-ranking bishops and ordinary Catholics, both on the African continent and elsewhere in the world. Some of these Catholics may argue that Pope Francis’s approach to LGBTI matters is a misinterpretation of Scripture (or the Bible). But is it? Scripture is particularly important for Christians. When church leaders refer to “the Bible” or “the Scriptures”, they usually mean “the Bible as we understand it through our theological doctrines”. The Bible is always interpreted by our churches through their particular theological lenses. As a biblical scholar, I would suggest that church leaders who use their cultures and theology to exclude homosexuals don’t read Scripture carefully. Instead, they allow their patriarchal fears to distort it, seeking to find in the Bible proof-texts that will support attitudes of exclusion. There are several instances in the Bible that underscore my point. Love of God and neighbour Mark’s Gospel, found in the New Testament, records that Jesus entered the Jerusalem temple on three occasions. First, he visited briefly, and “looked around at everything” (11:11). On the second visit he acted, driving “out those who were buying and selling in the temple, and overturned the tables of the money changers and the seats of
those who were selling doves” (11:15). Jesus specifically targeted those who exploited the poorest of the people coming to the temple. On his third visit, Jesus spent considerable time in the temple itself (11:27-13:2). He met the full array of temple leadership, including chief priests, teachers of the law and elders. Each of these leadership sectors used their interpretation of Scripture to exclude rather than to include. The “ordinary people” (11:32 and 12:12) recognised that Jesus proclaimed a gospel of inclusion. They eagerly embraced him as he walked through the temple. In Mark 12:24, Jesus addresses the Sadducees, who were the traditional high priests of ancient Israel and played an important role in the temple. Among those who confronted Jesus, they represented the group that held to a conservative theological position and used their interpretation of the Scripture to exclude. Jesus said to them: Is this not the reason you are mistaken, that you do not understand the Scriptures or the power of God? Jesus recognised that they chose to interpret Scripture in a way that prevented it from being understood in non-traditional
ways. Thus, they limited God’s power to be different from traditional understandings of him. Jesus was saying God refused to be the exclusive property of the Sadducees. The ordinary people who followed Jesus understood that he represented a different understanding of God. This message of inclusion becomes even clearer when Jesus is later confronted by a single scribe (12:28). In answer to the scribe’s question on the most important laws, Jesus summarised the theological ethic of his gospel: love of God and love of neighbour (12:29-31). Inclusion, not exclusion Those who would exclude homosexuals from God’s kingdom choose to ignore Jesus, turning instead to the Old Testament – most particularly to Genesis 19, the destruction of the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah. Their interpretation of the story is that it is about homosexuality. It isn’t. It relates to hospitality. The story begins in Genesis 18 when three visitors (God and two angels, appearing as “men”) came before Abraham, a Hebrew patriarch. What did Abraham and his wife Sarah do? They offered hospitality. The two angels then left Abraham and the Lord and travelled into Sodom (19:1) where they met Lot, Abraham’s nephew.
What did Lot do? He offered hospitality. The two incidents of hospitality are explained in exactly the same language. The “men of Sodom” (19:4), as the Bible describes them, didn’t offer the same hospitality to these angels in disguise. Instead, they sought to humiliate them (and Lot (19:9)) by threatening to rape them. We know they were heterosexual, because Lot, in attempting to protect himself and his guests, offered his virgin daughters to them (19:8). Heterosexual rape of men by men is a common act of humiliation. This is an extreme form of inhospitality. The story contrasts extreme hospitality (Abraham and Lot) with the extreme inhospitality of the men of Sodom. It is a story of inclusion, not exclusion. Abraham and Lot included the strangers; the men of Sodom excluded them. Clothed in Christ When confronted by the inclusive gospel of Jesus and a careful reading of the story of Sodom as one about hospitality, those who disavow Pope Francis’s approach will likely jump to other Scriptures. Why? Because they have a patriarchal agenda and are looking for any Scripture that might support their position. But the other Scriptures they use also require careful reading.
Leviticus 18:22 and 20:13, for example, are not about “homosexuality” as we now understand it – as the caring, loving and sexual relationship between people of the same sex. These texts are about relationships that cross boundaries of purity (between clean and unclean) and ethnicity (Israelite and Canaanite). In Galatians 3:28 in the New Testament, Paul the apostle yearns for a Christian community where: There is no longer Jew or Greek, there is no longer slave or free, there is no longer male and female; for all of you are one in Christ Jesus. Paul built his theological argument on the Jew-Greek distinction, but then extended it to the slave-free distinction and the male-female distinction. Christians – no matter which church they belong to – should follow Paul and extend it to the heterosexual-homosexual distinction. We are all “clothed in Christ” (3:27): God only sees Christ, not our different sexualities. UÊ/ ÃÊ>ÀÌ V iÊ ÃÊÀi«ÕL à i`Ê vÀ Ê/ iÊ ÛiÀÃ>Ì ]Ê> Ê `i«i `i ÌÊ> `Ê «À wÌÊà ÕÀViÊ vÊ iÜÃ]Ê> > Þà ÃÊ> `ÊV i Ì>ÀÞÊ vÀ Ê>V>`i VÊiÝ«iÀÌðÊ,i>`ÊÌ iÊ À } > Ê>ÀÌ V iÊ iÀi\Ê ÌÌ«Ã\ÉÉÌ iV ÛiÀÃ>Ì °V
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SOAR Kingdom Summit seeks to be a ‘transformational faith gathering’ – GET OUT YOUR BEST FOOTWEAR FOR INAUGURAL SNEAKER BALL HONOURING KINGDOM BUILDERS – By JEFFARAH GIBSON Tribune Features Writer jgibson@tribunemedia.net
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QUIPPING Christians with spiritual intelligence is the main aim of the upcoming SOAR Kingdom Summit 2023. Hosted by Glory Seekers Experiences, the event will be held on November 3-5 at the Agape Church, Malcolm Road and Golden Palm Estates The SOAR Kingdom Summit, organizers said, is a celebration of renewal, empowerment and spiritual enlightenment. Now its sixth year, Glory Seekers Experiences invites all faith-seekers, visionaries and those looking to reset their lives to join a lineup of thought leaders and spiritual mentors. Summit host, Minister Charles Smith Jr, will lead the charge alongside an array of distinguished speakers, including Pastor Latoya Brewington from Wilson, North Carolina, who will be the closing night speaker, and Pastor Kellen Russell. SOAR 2023 will feature a series of workshops on Saturday, November 4, at 10am, which will be focused on prayer and worship, financial literacy, small business/entrepreneurs, and more. The small business/ entrepreneurs' session will be facilitated by a representative from Access Accelerator and the Small Business Development Centre, “offering practical insights for personal and professional growth, all rooted in kingdom principles.” The sessions will be free and open to the public. Organisers said they want to ensure everyone is able to experience the spirit and knowledge shared at the SOAR Kingdom Summit. Also to be featured during the event are psalmists and gospel music artists Shaun Ashleigh Thompson, Rashad Lynes, IAmStacs, Tamia Daxon and others.
THE GLORY SEEKERS GET fancy with your favourite tennis shoes for the inaugural Sneaker Ball. PHOTO:AP
“Their inspiring music promises to lift spirits and create an atmosphere of divine connection,” said Minister Smith, founder of Glory Seekers.
The summit seeks to offer attendees the opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, fostering lasting relationships and spiritual growth.
“We are pleased to announce the 2023 Kingdom Building Honorees who have demonstrated exemplary commitment to advancing the kingdom's work. These individuals will be recognised for their outstanding contributions,” he said. These persons are Pastor Kellen Russell, Kristoff Rolle, Pastor Tanya Duncombe, JaQuay Adderley, Travis Edgecombe, Michelle Butler, C.Jillian Gray, Min. Davonia Williams, Stermon Rolle, Pastor Oslien Jadorte, and Antonia Lightbourne. The honorees will be celebrated during an unusual event. “As part of our commitment to a diverse and vibrant experience, these persons will be honoured at our inaugural 'Sneaker Ball' event on
November 4 at 7pm, where participants can showcase their unique style by wearing their most fabulous sneakers. This event will take place at Superclubs Breezes Resort, Cable Beach, with special guest host, DJGodson,” said Minister Smith. The SOAR Kingdom Summit is annual event hosted by Glory Seekers Experiences. With a mission to empower, enlighten and equip individuals with faith and necessary tools for life, the summit offers a platform for personal and spiritual growth, with a focus on kingdom principles. “This event is open to all seeking transformation and a deeper connection to their faith,” said organisers.
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Following in the footsteps of St Francis of Assisi – CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL HOSTS THIRD ANNUAL BLESSING OF ANIMALS – By CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL ST FRANCIS of Assisi is known as the patron saint of animals and the environment/ecology. His beginnings in the late 12th century were a far cry from the person he became after a year’s long imprisonment, and subsequent illness, which forced him to go into solitude and prayer. However, following his dedication to solitude and prayer, Francis came to learn God’s will for his life, and converted to an apostolic life. He experienced poverty while on pilgrimage in Rome, and during this time he mingled with beggars, begged alms, and gave alms to a leper. Through these and other experiences, Francis felt compelled to turn away from his worldliness, denounce his wealth, and commit to a life of simplicity. This angered his father, who brought Francis before the Bishop of Assisi. It was here that Francis formally denounced ties with his family. Francis’ zeal attracted followers, and in 1209, he composed a rule of life from the teachings of the Bible, which would eventually go on to form the Franciscan order. In his simple living, Francis considered all nature as the mirror of God and all creatures as his kindred. Francis died on October 3, 1226 in Assisi, and his feast day is celebrated on October 4. Because of his love for nature and a rule of simple
living, Francis’ feast day is often accompanied with a celebration of ecology and/or animals. St Francis of Assisi had a deep love and reverence for all creatures, big and small. He saw the divine presence in every living being and believed that animals were our companions, and brothers and sisters in creation. St. Francis’ teachings on compassion, kindness, and stewardship towards animals continue to inspire and guide us today. This year, the Feast of St Francis of Assisi occurred on a Wednesday, and the third annual service of the Blessing of Animals took place at Christ Church Cathedral on the following Sunday, at 5pm, in the Dean Patrick Adderley Parish Hall. This year, representatives from the Royal Bahamas Police and Defence Forces with the K-9 Unit from the Immigration Department were present in order to receive a blessing for their animals. Advocacy for the stewardship initiatives is not the sole interest of scientists, but should also be the interest of Christians. The environment is our initial sacred space, where humankind first encountered God in the Garden of Eden. Some of God’s memorable miracles in biblical history occurred with nature, such as parting the Red Sea, providing water from the rock, and when Jesus calms the storm. Therefore, we cannot understand and feel God’s presence without
CHURCH members and representatives from the Royal Bahamas Police, the Defence Forces and the Immigration Department receive a blessing for their animals. considering the presence of God in the natural world – a manifestation of God’s power, love and concern for humankind. We cannot also consider the natural world without considering animals as well. Animals have been special in God’s sight. From as early as Genesis 1-2 where God creates all living things. The blessing of the animals is a way for us to honor St Francis’ legacy and celebrate the bond
between humans and animals. It is a reminder that all creatures, whether domestic or wild, have a place in this world and deserve our respect and care. Animals have been a source of companionship and even therapeutic healing for people for centuries. In a world where animals often face neglect, cruelty, and exploitation, the Blessing of Animals is a powerful symbol of hope and compassion. It is a reminder that we have the ability and the
duty to be kind and gentle towards all creatures, just as St Francis taught us. Christ Church Cathedral offers this service yearly, as a reminder of the role of the Church in stewardship for the earth; it is our sacred space and just as important as the edifice. The service is a reminder also of the beauty and intuitiveness of God as He has placed among us animals, plants and a natural environment that gives us a glimpse into His magnificence. So, let us embrace
this beautiful tradition and take a moment to reflect on the significance and importance of the Blessing of Animals on the Feast of St Francis. Let us strive to be better stewards of the earth and to treat all animals with kindness, respect, and love. May the blessing of St Francis be upon all creatures, and may we continue to honour his teachings by living in harmony with the animals and the natural world.