05092024 OBITUARIES

Thursday, May 9, 2024

Happy Heavenly Birthday Mom & Dad

I.

Claudius J.

Tose we love don’t go away, they walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard, but always near; still loved, still missed and very dear.

Always in the thoughts of their children: Henderson & Karen, Franklin & Lydia, Paul & Reneé, Brent & Rhonda, Llewellyn & Sandra Burrows; Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren.

Friends may pay their last respects at The Paul Farquharson Conference Center, Police Headquarters, East Hill Street from 11:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Friday and again at the church from 10:00 a.m. to service time on Saturday. Please visit our

Funeral Service for AREMENTA HANNA, 71

of Curacao Street, Golden Gates #2 and formaley of Landrail Point, Crooked Island Bahamas. Who died on Monday, April 22nd, 2024, will be held on Saturday, May 11th, 2024 at 10AM at Annex Baptist Church, Wulf Road. Officiating will be Rev. Mitchel Jones, assisted by other ministers of the gospel. Interment will follow at Lakeview Memorial Gardens, Gladstone Road and JFK Drive.

She is survived by her devoted husband of 55 years Roy Hanna. Children: Valinda Hanna-Lazarus, Edsel (Patricka) Hanna, Xanthe Minnis, Nerissa (Dwight) Williamson, and Roy Jr.; Brother: Norl (Deka) Gibson of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Grandchildren: Tracelle (Asante) McKenzie, Travis Minnis, Nadia (Danny) Hamilton, Tashae and Edsel Jr. (Alissa) Hanna, Courtney Kristen and Ian Lazarus, Alex and Aria Williamson. Great Grandchildren: Gabriel and Uriel Hamilton, Aviah Wilson and Asaya Fernander, Gensis McKenzie, Imani and Tobias Lazarus Nieces: Chief Petty Officer Deandra (Elliott) McKinney, Atisha (Jason) Marsala, Phenencia (Michael Devitt) Bethel, Chrislyn Spence, Min. Tamasiane Morris, Leanae (Humphrey Franklin Ferguson), Candace Gibson, Shonelle (Ira L) Kelly, and Andrea (Carl) Samuel. Nephews: Lamar (Precious) Levarity and Laquint (Tavia) Levarity; Grand nieces: Kaliyah Gibson, Lameka, Shekkinah, Shammah, Quintavia Levarity, Alaina Flowers, Brianna Spence, Jada Hunt and Antonea Gibson. Grand Nephews: Fyodor Mullings Jr., Liam Carey, Laquint Levarity Jr., Bryant Flowers, Johnathan Spence, Ricardo Poitier, Marvin and Samuel Ferguson. Brother-in-law: Patrick Levarity; Sisters-in-law: Christine Ferguson of Miami, Florida and Barbara Hanna-Cox. Aunts: Mary and Gwendolyn

Gibson. Aunt-in-law: Althea Rolle Nieces-in-law: Judy, Val, Daphne, Sofia and Bernadette Heastie, Sophia Hanna, Kevin and Shawn Adderley, Myrtle, Eldena, Karen and Donna Rolle, Nephews-in-law: Elijah, Ural (Diana) and Gregory Ferguson, Kim and Perry Heastie and Tony Rolle. Godchildren: Lakia Brown, Kayla Capron, Heather Lewis. Close Friends: Veronica Micklewhite, Mrs. Moxey, Clover Pratt, Marietta Ferguson, Alice Rolle, Meryl Deveaux, Villidale Rolle, Cleomi Burrows, Mrs. Miller, Mrs. McKenzie, Vivian Burrows, Hannah-Dames and Patricia (Patsy) Jones. Other Relatives and Friends include: Corrine Higgins & family, Angela and Donna Moss & family, Sheila & Christopher Ferguson, Dr. Shyann Williams, Cornelia Johnson, Agnes Moss, Maud Ferguson, Rev. Harriet Cooper, Douglas Tynes & their families. Wayne, Sheldon, Solomon, Terrance & Lowell Gibson, Lana Hanna (Rudy) Levarity & Family, Edrya Wells, Autherine Deal, Valencia Goodings and Vanria Trotman, Jasmine and Denice Higgins, Portia Barnett & Family, Elisha, Bruce, Joe Regan Moss, Allington Higgins, Steven and Avardio Ferguson, Minister Elisha Taylor Jr., of Fort Lauderdale Fl. Lester, Cora, Whilemina, Elwood, Andy & Marsha, Linda, Barbara, & Grace Gibson, Ingrid & Quentin Bethel & family, The family of the late Garnett & Estelyn Hanna, Vernita (Anthony) Delaney & Family, Dr. Colleen, Lisa & Simone Fitzcharles, BUT President Belinda & Arnold Wilson, The Smith’s Family, The Pickering Family, Malcolm & Adderley Family, Mr. Williams, Brenda Evans & Family, Miriam (Leslie) Williamson, Eleanor Moss & Family, Lela Mari Wood, Johnny Curry, Andy Adderley & family, Arebella Johnson & Family, The Stuart Family, Mavis Johnson & Family, The late Viola Farquharson & Family, Patrick Evans, Johnniemae & Pamela Brooks, Leola Ingraham & Family, Pamela Hanson, Christine Gibson, Nurse Beulah Carroll & Family, Antoinette McKinney, Eleze & Lucille Scavella & Family, Naomi McKinney & Family, Clinton & Sharon Scavella, Hylene & Ellis Moss, Pam & Derrick Ingraham, J Anthony McKinney & Family, Gene & Reginald Moss and The Entire Landrail Point, Crooked Island Community, Honorable Pia Glover-Rolle, Doctor Charmaine Bodie, Teacher’s College 1973 Reunion Group, City Garden Club, C. W Saunders Primary School Family, Holy Trinity School, Calvary Deliverance Preschool, Apostle Mitchel Jones and The Annex Baptist Church Family. We apologize if we inadvertently forgot any of our family and friends

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

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

Funeral Service For

Evan Edward Paul Fox, 33

a resident of Meadows Blvd. will be held on Saturday, May 11, 2024, 10:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, Shirley Street. Officiating will be Fr. Anselm Russell assisted by Deacon Keith Roberts. Cremation was held. Interment will follow in the Sacred Heart Cemetery.

He was greatly loved and will be forever missed.

Predeceased by his birth parents: Paul and Judith Fox; grandparents: Rowena “Mena” Greene and Edward and Alice Fox; aunt: Marcelle Farrington; father-in-law: Roland Delancy.

He is survived by his wife: Jasmine; son: R. Kayden Thompson; parents: Michelle Greene; Adrian Farrington; Barbara Greene; mother-inlaw: Stephanie McKenzie; brothers: Mark Greene; Paul (Tekel) Fox; Darryl (Felice) Major; Paul Evan (Lydrea) Fox, Jr.; Claude (Claudell) Farrington; Owen Farrington; sisters: Paula Fox-Mackey (Bradley); Fontella Fox-Rolle (Michael); Daria Major; Darrell Major; Darcia Munroe; aunts: Marjorie Greene; Florinda Mackey-Storr; Brenda Lamm; Beryl Edgecombe; Diane Fox; Patricia Mortimer; Marie Sealy of Brooklyn, NY; Linda (Michael) Ford and Carolyn RokerGomez; Uncles: Colin Fox; Baron Smith; Bert Sherman and Ormand ‘Stan’ Davis; in-laws: Dr. Sergio and Dr. Samantha Kerr; Desrene and McAllister Hanchell; Domonique and Dr. Dontae Jacobs; Raven and X Thompson; Roland Delancy; Phillippa McKenzie (Aunt); Neve and Mathias Kerr; Dahlia Jacobs; X Thompson, Jr.; nieces and nephews: Markia and Markyle Greene; Allyssa, Keion, Keenan, Keelah, Kaylen and Kyree Fox; Liniqua and Jerrano Fox; Bradesha and Branden Mackey; Antoneice Williams-Johnson; Whitney Rolle; Raydesha and Stephen Singleton; Megan Rolle; godchildren: Caleb Stubbs; Rowan Rigby; Analise Grant and Luna Major; Special Kin: Hope, Khalil (Ciji) and Helena Curry; Dale Grey; Dellareece Carroll; Cheryl Hepburn, Augusta, GA; Angela Tynes and Family; Darlene Smith; Tamico Allen; Latasha Allen; Cyntiche Lundy, Port St. Lucie, FL; Michelle Eneas; Ron Carter; Dr. Novia Carter and Family; Alice and

Monty Grant and Family; Anthonique Hanna; Cleo and Marco Rolle; Cedric Smith; close friends: Zbigniew Dawkins; Maxwell Glinton; Michael Jr. (Maelyn) Ford; Charles (Lakishna) Grant; Phillip Dorsett; Deniko Bethel; Antonio Clarke; Ricardo Stubbs; Judiah Lightbourne; Rashawn (Andrea) Rigby; Stephan (Tia) Brown; Jonathan (Amy) Knowles; Geo Martin; Jonathan Lord; Naldo George; Camron Fowler; Alan (Nikki) Smith; Alex Smith; Rashad (Anthea) Bedford; James (Kenjanessa) Edgecombe; cousins: Dominique Greene; Claude Farrington Jr. (Tatiana); Caleb Farrington; Michael Munroe Jr.; Danae, Dana and Dionne Major; Majesty Wray; Carlos, LaShannon and Savvy Greene; CJ and Chase Greene; Paul Richardson; Charlene and Clinton Cash; Patrick Greene; Philippa, Odley and Patek Aritis; Mario and Italia Duncanson; Marcian Duncanson; Dion, Jamaal (Torkel), Rory and Shandon Smith; Terrel McSweeney; Indira Bethel; Clinton Jr. and Quinton Cash; Yacasta and Joseph Micelli; Yasmin Ford; Nekia, Nestaea and Theo Sealy; Carlos and Dyanza (Sharee) Lamm; Aretha (Corey) Paul; Lutricia (Graham) Campbell; Natasha and Socrates; Sheryl, Sarah, Jeanene, Monique Shantell, Shanell, Laurice and Beth Fox; Clarissa Seymour; Marcus, Lynden and Donahue (Tai) Mackey; Thomas Edgecombe; Garrett Fox, NY; Rick Fox, CA; Aaron Fox; Elcot Fox; Louie, Roy, Bob and Devin (Kaylus) Adams; Brian, Frank, William and Nikki Morley; Philip Tynes; Parnel Gomez; Kujawa “Koochie” Williams; Don and Joey Kemp; Ricardo Broomfield; Brando Glinton; AC Yard Crew: Marcus; Cubba; Lil Tony; Ray; Ashton; Lloyd; Travis; Win; Christian; Peas; Archer Boy; Brian; Denny; Jason Ryan; Dillian; Chester; Eddie Boo; Donde; BJ; Honky; Pretty Boy; Mally; Cop; Miller; Nico; Dico; Kyle; Mando; Keva; Biscuit; Donavin; G5; Camey; Miguel; Breon; Nado; L. J. and Dondy; family and friends: Family of the late Judy Alleyne; Donald Daley; Norma Evans and Family; Maltina Storr and Family; Sonia Adderley; Andrew Flowers; Beverly and Shelly Archer; Trevor Turnquest and Family; Margaret Turnquest; Eloise Johnson and Family; Evie Simmons and Family; the Sands Family; Cora Gibson and Family; Alton Hanna: Anthia Knowles; Jeannine Souffrant; Wayne aka Barber; Matson Delancy; Lyniere Munnings; Family of the late Norma Allen; Stephanie Poitier; Ruth and Victor Lightbourn and Family; Ingrid Culmer; Barbara Sweeting and Family; Nathalie Nairn; Shyanne Saunders; Mavis Vanderpool; Winston Carter and Family; Nicole Henderson-Smith; Joy-Ann and Anthony Eccleston; Family of the late Angela Kemp; Family of the late Marina Pinder; Family of the late Patricia ‘Patsy’ Smith-White; Angela Cartwright and Family; Fr. Anselm Russell; Deacon and Mrs. Keith Roberts; the Sacred Heart Family; Alfreda and Joanna Johnson; Rose Stanislaus; Family of the late Jackie Kemp; Daniel Smith; Mae Robbins; Stella Nichols; Hanif and Elwood Cephas; the AdWorks Family; The FactFinders Family; Sound Check Group; Race Talk Group; Bahamas Hot Rod Association; Bikers Association; St Mark’s Lodge #21; Management and Staff of Lagoon Bar and Grill

There will be NO VIEWING.

Relatives and friends may sign the register book from 11:00am to 3:00pm on Friday, May 10, 2024.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Butlers Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Ernest and York Streets.

Funeral Service For

Death Notice For

Eleanor Patrice Clarke, 56 affectionately called “Ella”

a resident of Danielle Street, Sir Lynden Pindling Estates passed peacefully at The Princess Margaret Hospital on Monday, April 22, 2024.

Left to cherish her precious memories are her father: Wakley Clarke; sisters: Elder Clara McPhee and Jane Knowles; brothers: George and Raymond Clarke; brother-in-law: Wendell Knowles; nieces and nephews: Joyann McPhee, Samantha and Sheniqua Carey and Brittany Forbes, Giovanni Clarke, Jamaal and Jonathan (Gerona) McPhee, Samuel and Jermaine Carey and D’Janae Clarke; grandnephews: Jadyn McPhee, Xavier and Deangelo Turnquest Jr.; aunts: Dorothy and Deloris Johnson, Naomi Rolle, Ruth Archer, Valcina Brown, Esthermae, Ulean and Shirley Clarke; uncles: Charles Johnson, Lernis Brown, Rollin, Prince and Andrew Clarke; special friend: Terry Strachan and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

John Nathaniel Cartwright (J.C.), 84

of Berry’s, Long Island, Bahamas who died on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 will be held at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, Hamilton’s, Long Island on Friday, May 10th, 2024 at 10:45am. Offciating will be Fr. Andrew Bernady assisted by Catechist Paul Cartwright. Interment will follow in Holy Trinity Catholic Church Cemetery, Tait’s, Long Island.

John was predeceased by his daughter: Bernice Cartwright; grandchildren: Dwayne and Terrell.

John created so many precious memories and gave fulflling love while here; these are tied with his wife, four months shy of 64 years: Burnette (Bernie) Cartwright; sons and in-laws: Craig (Shirel) Cartwright, Daniel (Sandra) Cartwright, Charlton (June) Cartwright and Nathan (Shaniqua) Cartwright; daughters and in-laws: Apostle Pauline (Hersel) Turnquest, Patrice Cartwright, and Charlene CartwrightMinnis (Leroy Leadon); grandchildren: Tamara, Garcia, Gary, Ganeé (Raymond Bastian), Tierra, Simone, Raynaldo, Raymond (Nina Cartwright), Rayshad, Shantia, Shannel, Dandra, Loranda, Travis, Satchmo, Bradley Jr., Kaniesha, Sebastian (Sarena Cartwright), Angel, Selva, Shelton, Sadé, Lynderia, Elricko, Naquisha, Natisha, Nathanique, Nathan Jr., Israel, Jasmine, Aliyah, Destiny, Mekhi, Kaylon and Nyla; great grandchildren: Xeomara, Rhasaun, Evelyn, Cravon, Shanie, Autumn, Koah, Phoebe, Kentrell, Caleb, Bravae, Breyon, Kaynia, Khyien, Kamelo, Khalil, Arabella, Darius & Clevon; brothers-in-law: George Darville, Allan Major, Ricardo Major and Ynel Major; sisters-in-law: Elaine Cartwright, Audrey Major, Elizabetha Barnett, Pauline Davis, Paulette Dorsette, Margaret Russell and Judy King; numerous nieces and nephews: Neta, Falcon, Abraham, Reuben, Paul, Bridget, Caroline, Michael, Peter, Alex, Rex, Violet, Daphne, Audley, Andrew, Leslie, Bernadette, Maggie, Cheryl, Patrick, Pandora, Phylippa, Patricia, Pricilla, Wanessa, Rosie, Joshua, Magdalene, Basil, Agatha, Brenda, Susan, Doreen, Reuben Jr., Jethro, Jerome, Margarete, Shan, Sharon, Janette, many grandnieces and grandnephews; host of other relatives and friends, not limited to: Susan, Reverend Paulette and Ruth Cartwright, Bradley Minnis Sr. and family, Simeon Cartwright and family, Mathias Cartwright, Terecita Major and family, the entire Berry’s Community, Wendell Carroll and family, Daniel (Lil’ Danny) Cartwright and family, Rudolph Pratt and family, Kevin Pratt and family, The Woodhill Family, Venerable Archdeacon Keith Cartwright and family, Madline Major and family, Dianna Darville and family, Paul Carroll and family, Allan Knowles and family, Larry Cartwright and family, Delbert Cartwright and family, Erica Darville and family, Roy Dean and family, Lauren Knowles and family, Iris Farquharson and family, Sharlie Ann Knowles and family, John Wells and family, Reginald Minnis and family, Burchinald Gibson Sr., Cassandra Dean and family, Nioka Cartwright-Owens and family, Ena Major and family, Emmitt Munroe and family, Laurie Neilly, The Cartwright, Darville, Major, Turnquest, Martinborough, Knowles, Wells, Minnis, Treco, Dean, Hudson and Carroll families at large, his Godchildren, The Parish of St. Peter and Paul’s Catholic Church, Fr. Andrew Bernady and many others throughout Long Island, far too numerous to mention.

Viewing will be held at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, Hamilton’s, Long Island on (TODAY) Thursday from 4:00p.m. to 7:00p.m. and on Friday from 9:00a.m. to service time.

Arrangements by Vaughn O. Jones Memorial Center, Mt. Royal Avenue & Talbot Street, New Providence, The Bahamas.

Funeral Services For

Mitchell Jerome Dean, 62

of Roses, Long Island, Bahamas who died on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 will be held at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, Hamilton’s, Long Island on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 9:45 a.m. Offciating will be Fr. Andrew Bernady assisted by Catechist Paul Cartwright. Interment will follow in Holy Trinity Catholic Church Cemetery, Tait’s, Long Island.

He is survived by his wife: Corease Dean; children: Laverne Thompson, Clyde Watson (Anishka), Carl Dean, Asten Dean, Carlene Burrows (Burleigh) and Carlisha Dean; brother: Phillip Dean Sr.; sisters: Merle Dean, Melba Butler and Thelma Dean; sisters-in-law: Althea Turnquest, Majorie Cartwright (John), Sarah Miller, Valarie McDonald, Elva Walkine, Doreen Turnquest, Carolyn Parris, Rose Edgecombe (Luther), Blanche Watson, Marina Watson, Romalee Burroughs, Jennifer Cartwright (Daniel), Joycelyn Johnson (Kevin), Rosetta McBride (Timothy); brothers-in-law: Clyde Nanan, Hiram Major (Sabrina), Valence Turnquest, Cyril Turnquest Jr., Elton Turnquest (Sylvia) and Peter Turnquest; aunt: Rowena Lloyd; grandchildren: Cayden, Carter, Carllia, Kayanna, Burleigh and Bazyli; nieces: Staycie Bremmer (Jerome), Paulette Smellie, Coretta McIntosh, Bernadette Dean, Zeeta Nanan and Indira Nanan (Eddie), Samantha Bryant, Cindy and Jullia Miller, Timico Perry, Courtney McDonald, Valarie Longley, Paulette Crick, Judy Davis, Hedy Walkine, Suzette Nairn, Velma Thompson, Chantel Curry, Sandy Smith, Jodel Roberts, Nicole Watson, Rosanna Higgs, Ashanti and Leighanna Turnquest, Kali Minnis, Kaylyn Butler, Indira Minnis, Anishka Dean, Danielle Cartwright, Shanelle Knowles, Trenair Gray, T’mia McBride, Nicarra Escarment, Valencia Turnquest, Veronique Turnquest, Charmaine Fernander, Racquel Obiageli, Petra, Peachre, Turnquest, Edith Turnquest, Tamekah Symonette, and Edith Kemp; nephews: Carl Butler, Darren Dean (Mikandrya), Drexel Dean Jr., Dave Dean, Raul Dean, Kelsey Roxbury, Mustaq Nanan (Dawn), Praim Nanan (Christal) and Clancy Nanan, Mashario Taylor (Charrise), Phillip Dean Jr. (Elvisa), Bertrum Major (Channoette), Prince Dean, Clency Dean (Mardia), Jamal (Anishka), Adam (Macy), Tristen Sands, Ashley Cartwright, Chauncey Miller, Collin McDonald, Fred & Carlton Paul, Glen & Cournet Knowles, Deon Walkine, Tyrone and Wayne Parris, Keith Major (Krissy) Donald Watson Jr., Deon Watson, Wade Turnquest, Gregory Martinbourough, Steven Turnquest, Kennis Johnson, Lemarc Major, Demal and Jemal Cartwright, Shelton Cartwright, Trayvonne and Trenton Gray, Anthony Major, Mario, Lavardo, Barry, Theodore and Nathan Turnquest and Elton Turnquest Jr.; grand nieces: Journey Bremar, Jasmin Smellie, Victoria Gonzalez, Britney Superville, Daisia Butler, Kennedy Butler, Carmari Butler, Darielle Dean, Ariel Nanan, Hailey Taylor, Masharia Taylor, Kenadie Dean, Destiny Dean, Breanna Major, Asaunah Major, Brenique Major, Herrah Major, Jamia Dean, Ariana Dean, Ivy-Tru Dean, and Elena Dean; grand nephews: Khalif Smellie, Kashawn Butler, Carmelo Butler, Kashawn Nanan, Nicholas Downer, Aryab and Anwar Nanan, Pacie Cartwright, Jamal Dean Jr. and Abel Dean; numerous other relatives and friends including: Alfred Lloyd, Everette Lloyd, Lakesa Lloyd, Nikell Johnson, Shakera Coakley (Trevor), Wilfred, Herbert, Allan and Richard Major, Cynthia Major, Victoria Major, Rosetta Major, Angela, Colleen, Paul, Bruce, Perry and Mandy Dean, Cynthia, Victoria and Rosetta Major, Jeffrey, Rodney and Charles Lloyd, Yvonne Darville, George

Lloyd, Daphne Russell, Deborah Smith and Margaret Smith, Acer Major, Felice Williams, Ancel and Darryl, Jeffrey Cartwright, Daniel Cartwright, Daniel Dean, Wayne Watson, Steven Duncombe, Charlton Cartwright, Claudius Burrows, Faye Rennox, Claudette Rennalls, Sigobian Nanan, Alta, Chuck Fox, Paul and Sandy Carrol, Clarice, Bianca, Frank Dean and family, Inez Major, Edwin Major, Cynthia Burrows and Family, Diana Darville and Family, Baltron Major and Family, Keyzerro and Ravon Major, Brian Dean, Pauline Turnquest, Colleen Adderley, Ian Adderley, Sharon Cartwright, Daniel Cartwright and family, Pauline Turnquest, Kevin Pratt and Family, Constantakis Family, The Lloyds, Carlton Major, James Taylor, Rudy Minnis and Family, Sharon Cartwright and family, Charles Major and family, Paul Cartwright and Family, Mark Taylor and Family, Sheba Bowe and Family, Pastor Rosie McPhee (Ronald), Diane Pindling (Obi), Alphonso Bowe (Tina), Christine Bowe, Barbara Rolle (Ian), Charles Bowe, Sean Bowe and Leshan Bowe Green (Desi), Leigha Morrison and Family, Capt. Anton Hamilton, The Watsons, The Deans, The Majors, Members of ‘The Wonderers Band’, Members of ‘The Original Band’, Members of ‘The High Tide Band’, Hon. Adrian Gibson, MP Long Island, Flora, Bianca, Claudette and Nick, Dr. Lightbourne and Health Center Team, Accident and Emergency Team at P.M.H, Management and staff of ‘On the Go Bar’, and the communities of Roses, Taits and Dunmore.

Viewing will be held in the “Legacy Suite” at Vaughn O. Jones Memorial Center, Mt. Royal Avenue & Talbot Street on (TODAY) Thursday from 12:00noon to 5:00 p.m. and at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, Hamilton’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.

Arrangements by Vaughn O. Jones Memorial Center, Mt. Royal Avenue & Talbot Street, New Providence, The Bahamas.

Marlean Wilnise Cadet, 22

of Gibbs Corner who died on Saturday, April 20, 2024 will be held on Saturday, May 11, 2024, 10:00am at Our Lady’s Roman Catholic Church, Deveaux Street. Offciating will be Fr. Wid Andy Beniste S.M.M. Interment will follow in Lakeview Memorial Garden, Gladstone Road

Left to cherish her memories are her mother, Maltide Dorvil; father: Maxon Cadet; aunts: Christine Dorvil, Wedeline, Elen Louis Dorvil; uncles: Jean Fontanes Dorvil and Philibert Dorvil, Marc Dorvil; cousins: Lyse Camelus, Lysemene Camelus, Leonise Denis, John Petit homme, Samuel Denis Junior Denis, Dieuville, Chantal & Marc Vincent, Claude Pierre-Louis, Mazline Fede, Olisena Georges Licient, Stodly Pierre-Louis, Rose Box, Fredline, Layla, Sheshe, Aden, Jaden, Kayden, Janide, Daphnie; and other relatives and friends including: Gibson Pascal and family, Bianca Simeon, Shakira and Saf.

There will be NO PUBLIC VIEWING.

Funeral Arrangements are being handled by Vaughn O. Jones Memorial Center, Mt. Royal Avenue and Talbot Street, New Providence, Bahamas.

Funeral Service For

Bridgette Rene’ Wright-Williams, 62

of 252 Treasure Cove who died on Saturday, April 27, 2024 will be held on Saturday, May 11, 2024, 11:00am at Remnant Tabernacle of Praise, Carmichael Road. Offciating will be Pastor Melvin Grant assisted by Rev. Sr. Julia Wilson-Bain and Pastor Mario Moxey. Interment will follow in Lakeview Memorial Gardens, John F. Kennedy Drive and Gladstone Road.

She was predeceased by her parents: Nurse Brezetta King and Leopold Garth Wright Sr.; brother: Jackie, James, Terrance and Leopold Wright Jr.; nephews: Robert Wright and Alraé Ramsey.

Bridgette will forever be loved and remembered in the hearts of her husband: Lester Williams Sr.; sons: Duran Michael Smith and Lester Williams Jr.; granddaughter: Sade Smith; sisters: Kimberly Thurston, Linda Smith, Buena Wright, Anita Ramsey and Susan Cargill; brothers: Keith Wright, Attorney Kendal Wright, Robert “Bobby” Wright, Edward “Ted” Wright, Mervin Wright and Retired Superintendent Christopher Wright (deceased); sisters-in-law: Lynn Wright, Cassandra Wright, Mia Raquel Wright, Tanya Wright, Sonia Wright and Violet Wright; brothers-in-law: Mitchell Thurston and Dr. Patrick Cargill; aunts: Irene & Prescola King, Pansy Miller; uncle: Elton King; godmother: Cyprianna McDonald; nieces: Mitchelle Thurston, Robertha Wright,Vokyia Wright-Gray (Ryan), Robin Wright, Ronnique and Gabrille Wright, Tenova Wright-Demeritte (Ernesto), Tarah Wright, Tekoya Johnson, Nekiah Wright-Haven, Britt McKay, Tanya Wright-Scott, Taccara Wright, Anika Wright, Erika Wright, Melissa Wright, Aliah Ramsey, Rondell Wright, Talya WrightHanna; nephews: Mitchell Thurston Jr., Ondre and Christian Cargill, Colin Wright Jr., Christopher Jr. and Christian Wright, Giovanni and Deshawn Wright, Jacobi Johnson, Leopold Wright and Starron Wright; adopted nieces: Silena Evans, Gari Strachan, Aisha and Anyiah Smith, Lawrencia Smith, Shenique Nadia Saunders, Lavette Ilfrard, Jackie Griffn, Aaliayh Thurston, Chakelle Thompson and Candiese GayleSmith; numerous cousins: Patricia -Bain Johnson, Yvette Ingrahm, Tanya Braynen, Rose Nairn, Bernadette Gibson, Rev. Sandra Knowles, Laronnie Stubbs, Elisemae Swain, Dr. Hazel Dean - Ekwieme, Shanice Dean, Shavonette Adderly, Rhonda, Nicole and Lorisa King, Iva Bain, Paulette Nixon, Denise Ferguson, Lisa Lightbourne, Louise Brice, Jacqueline King, Marilyn Darling, Christine Wong, Carol and Patrice Curry, Aldrin King, Wildron and Aulboune Knowles, Charles Stubbs, Eardey Hepburn, Maxwell, Dewain, Pedro, Zendle, Burton Dean,

Vivian Christie, Bernard, Benjamin Gay, James Alexis King, Jasm, Desmond, Jamaine and Prince King, Glen and Kevin Curry, Kendal and Kevinison Seymour, H. Don King, Lavern Bowe, Beautiny and Beaufort King, Deborah Longley, Joy Albuary-Nicohols, Deborah Longley, Pam and Opal Russell, Josephine Justillien and Family and Rev. Miriam Roberts and Family; other relatives and family: Isadora Saunders and Family, Patsy Newry, Princess Delaney and Family, Nurse Crystal Murray, Nurse Margaret Knowles, Karen Thompson, Nurse Dellarese Caroll, Theressa Thompson and Family, Carolyn Longley, Renee Lockhart, Desiree Smith, Dominic Williams, Don Williams, Anthony and Naomi Knowles, Carla Ingrid and Robyn McIntosh, The Moss Family of Freeport, Eugenia Thurston and Family, Antoinette Thompson and Family, GHS Class of 1979, Anastasia Sylvester and Family, Vandyke Goodman, Olivia Braynen-Rolle, Rochelle Rahming And Family, Majorie Farquson and Family, Joy Cambell, Bernadette Bunch, Patsy Carey-Cheney, Rashad and Robyn Lynes, Simone and Remy Duncombe, Kathy Pinder, Brenda Kerr and Family, Charmaine Smith and Family, Family of the Late Irie Rolle, Arlene Newbold and Family, Minalee and Walter Hanchell and Family, Lisa Bowe and Family, Karen Neymor, Lynette Wilkinson, Jackie Fraser and Family, Jackie Duncombe and Family, The Clarke Family of Sunshine Park, Sheari Strachan and Family, Laverne Turnquest and Hyacinth Fletcher, Kim Bodie and Family, Paul King and Charles King.

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

Death Notice For

Shavonne Leantia Burrows, 46

Assistant Director of the Public Hospital Authority

of Jacaranda Street, Pinewood Gardens died at the Princess Margaret Hospital of Tuesday, April 30, 2024.

She is survived by her daughter, Camryn Rolle; mother, Willamae Ena Burrows; sister, Lisa Sturrup; brother, Assistant Superintendent of Police Darieo Burrows; brother-in-law, Robert Sturrup; nieces, Robynn and Richae Sturrup; nephew, Khyro Murphy; numerous aunts and uncles and other relatives and friends.

Funeral Service will be announced at a later date.

Funeral Service For

Deaconess Delphine Knowles Duncombe, 92

affectionately called “Mama”

a resident of Little Creek, South Andros, Bahamas who died on Thursday, April 18, 2024 will be held on Saturday, May 11, 2024, 9:00 a.m at St. Paul’s Native Baptist Church, Deep Creek, South Andros. Offciating will be Bishop Carrington Pinder assisted by Rev. Sabrina Pinder and other Ministers of The Gospel. Interment will follow in Deep Creek Public Cemetery.

Mama was predeceased by her mother: Estelle Dames Rahming; father: Rev. Walter Rahming; daughters: Lillymae Andrews and Rosetta Andrews Forbes; husband: Philip Knowles; sisters: Ophelia Neely, Mae Rahming and Lucinda Smith; brother: David Pratt; grandsons: Tavarin Smith and Reginald Johnson.

Left to cherish her precious memories are her husband: Rev. Rueben A. Duncombe; daughter: Elizabeth and Leanna Knowles, Evelyn Burrows, Ethlyn Smith, Minister Estherlyn (Vincent) Holbert, Cassandra Forbes, Margaret Duncombe, Leanore Duncombe, Barabra Rolle, Sandra (Richard) Knowles, Gwendolyn (Kenneth) Henfeld, Marcia Duncombe, Linda (Tyrone Sr.) Burrows, Lovetia (Deacon Ricardo) Forbes and Shaunette (Nathaniel) Bain. Kathleen (Glen) Zonicle; sons: Philip (Angela) and Allison Knowles, Deallo Johnson, Rashad Moxey (Breunna), Cordell Simpson, William ( Alexis) Duncombe, Cleveland (Elcina) Duncombe, Clayton (Derrith) and Dwayne Duncombe, Juan Ferguson and Rev Joshua Rolle; sister: Amanda Colebrooke; grandchildren: Theophilus Forbes, Maxwell and Charmaine Johnson, Javon Colebrooke, Dremeko (Keva) Knowles, Kevea (Kirkland) Gibson, Phillisa Knowles, Brendan Lewis, Tonnekia (Marlon) Grant, Lethera Rahming, Anthonette Smith, Rosalie (Philip) Knowles, Bronson and Stavana Burrows, Lathario (K’ Shauna) Adderley, Ricardo Knowles, Michelle (Rev. Anthony) Sampson, Erin Kelly, Najae Francios, Julie and Gen Spenser, Stephanie Collie, Anya Hanna, Aliyah and Karina Henfeld, Kenya Knowles and Genea Noel, Devon, Valentino, Tyrone Jr. and Latario Burrows, Trevon, Dario, Dino, Makhail, Clayton Jr., Victoria, Sherelle, Tia, Garbrielle and Cleandra Duncombe Ashton and Jayden Duncombe, Maurino Hanna, Dominic and Zion Bain, Rodger Major, Lance and Darius Kelly, Aliyah and Anthony Jr. Lockette, Adrian, Aquino and Aquille Zonicle and Kristopher Knowles; great grandchildren: Kristen, Cheyenne, Reginald, Brenton, Trinity, Keron, Kaiden, Andranique, Mariah, Malachi, Machia, Philippa, Sarah, Lathario Jr., Brayden, Deandra, Deallo Jr, Clarissa, Mia, Shavez, Cameron, Caleb, Majenta, Kylin, Brendan Jr, Bella, Tanaj, Kaylee, Veranece, Dremecia, Dontez, Drenae, Kaylee and Khyree; great great grandchild: Canai; numerous nieces and nephews including: Christian (Abby) Rigby, Patsy Francis, Annamae Fowler, Marilyn Wilson Tashia Richardson, Eleanor Rolle, Judy and Brenda Smith,Felicia,

Cleotha, Alfred, Eric, Eugene Estherma, Beryl, Ruben, Dorthera, Monty, Charles, Daphine and Alfred Sheryann, Deborah, M.C Roland, Iavan, Tasha, and Christopher; other relatives and friends including: Charlie (Grace), Sylvia (John), Arlington, Rev. Tony Rahming, Bishop Carrington (Sabrina) Pinder, Rev. Lindsey (Eulene) Williamson, Alice Rolle, Ms. Ramsey, Pastor Leo Forbes and Family, Rev. James Pratt Family, Rochelle Simmons, Burnell Rolle, Ethereal Forbes, Rev. Elijah Ferguson and family, Livingston (Beverley) Smith, Fredlon Dames and family, Stanford and Hubert Duncombe, Lynden Hutchinson, Edwin Taylor, Pastor Marion Forbes & Mount Zion Baptist Church, Rev. Cordell (Cynthia) Simson and family and Eighth Street Baptist Church(Nashville Tennessee), Mana Etienne, Theophilus Rolle and family, Bruce Miller, Kevin Knowles, Marc-Belony, Rosalee Simmons, Irene and family, Mildred Brown, the staff of Andros South Bonefsh Lounge and family, St John’s Native Baptist Church (Nassau), St. Paul’s Native Baptist Church (Deep Creek); very special thanks to: Dr. Nicole Adderley (Infnity Medical & staff), Dr. Samantha Cartwright, Dr. Kerr, Dr. Crispen Gomez, and the family of SDL Salon Family, Ms. Sharon Stuart, Tiffany Seymour, Shanell Percentie, PartyTactics by Neka, Syretta Smith, Mechelle Peters, Nursing Offcer Larriminina Thomspon, Anniska Wilson, Annissa Musgroves, Jacquline Taylor, Ronoka Russell, Ann-Marie Fergurson-Sampson.

Relatives and Friends may pay their last respects in the Legacy Suite at Vaughn O. Jones Memorial Center, #103 Mt. Royal Avenue and Talbot Street on Thursday May 9, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and again at the church on Friday from 11:00 a.m. until service time.

Death Notice For

Lakia Simone Thompson, 27

of Spring City, Abaco, Bahamas died at her residence on Sunday, May 5, 2024.

She is survived her children, Liberty Armstrong, Justice Rodgers, Trevanah Missick and Samari Thompson; mother, Lydia Bethell; sisters, Paige Archer, Nyrissa and Azaria Thompson; brother, Trent Thompson; step sisters, Shanitinae and Sierra Ashe; step brother, Oran and Lamar Ashe; aunts, Portia Bethell, Pastor Carmen Cornish, Willamae Cooper, Ernestine Joffre, Vernette Newbold, Marilyn Meeres, Kristine Swaby, Kelly Lockhart, Geneva Johnson, Patrice and Gwen Bethell, Rochelle Bain-Bailey, Doreen and Clarice Bain, Sophia Thompson, Nikita Rankine, Charlene latch, Sherriann Gilbert and Elladice Murray; uncles, Wendall Miller, Gladstone Rankine, Kevin Higgs, Todd Thompson, Joel Murray, Arthemus Gilbert, Bishop Samuel Cornish, Phillip, Carlton, Jeffery and and Kevin Bethell and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral Service will be announced at a later date.

Funeral Service for

Mr. Patrick Quentin Maynard, 50

Service will be held at Allen Chapel A.M.E Church Rock Sound, Eleuthera, Bahamas on Saturday, May 11th, 2024 at 11 a.m. Officiating will be Pastor Ellison Greenslade, Assisted by Other Ministers. Interment will follow The Public Cemetery, Rock Sound, Eleuthera, Bahamas.

Left to cherish memories are, Wife: Cloeletta Cornish-Maynard; Son: Patrick (Shana) Maynard; Daughters: Laquenta and Quentinique Maynard; Grandsons: Cordero, Traevanno, Traevon and Traeshon; Sisters: Tanna Bethell and Danielle Maynard; Nieces and Nephews: Trevette Smith, Patrinique Adderley, Charles and Payton Maynard; Grandnephew: Alarick Anderson; Special Friend: Victoria Taylor; Stepchildren: Shanterah and Carltanae; Mother-in-law: Remilda Cornish; Sister-in-law: Evamae and Edna; Brother-in-law: Efrim, Edmund and Kendal, Peter Bethell; Adopted Children: Sgt 3174 Sterling Francis, Seleste and Lloyd Greene, Ashtorn McIntosh; Adopted Mother: Shelly Johnson; Adopted Siblings: Dancia, Tara, Cheryl, Valeria, Anastacia, Denise, Elvis, Edward, Lashonda, Rebourne, Anthony, Renardo, Shanelle, Alphonso, Ivan, Robert, Edmund, Tina, Johnathon, Leroy, Kennedy, Pedro, Patricia Kemp, Bernadette Leary, Latoya Wells and Wayne Knowles; Aunts: Louise Dawkins, Sonia Francis (Percy), Brenda Gray, Rose Hall, Elizabeth Rodriquez, Willamae Cooper (Walton), Eureka (Gary) Sands, Sheilama and Sheretta Johnson, Felease, Thelma, Greta and Jennifer Knowles; Uncles: Stephen, Robert (Cynthia), Eric (Sharon), Andre (Phillipa) Maynard, James Hall, Reginald (Annafaye), Hank (Linda), Arnold( Shirlene), Gregory (Philipa), Paul (Mavis), Carmen (Darnel) and Darold Knowles; Grand Uncles: Roland Ferguson, Donald Fernander; Grand Aunts: Mildred Bethell; Godparents: Walton Cooper and Patricia Bethell; Close Friends: Ronald Joseph, Marcio Moxey, Otis Wright, Antonio Knowles. Cousins too numerous to mention Other Relatives and Friends including Pastor and First Lady Ellison Greenslade and the entire Bible truth Ministry, Pastor Lincoln Young and Church Of Christ Family, Dr. Sidney Smith, Daryl and Marva Butler, Pastor Juan Symonette and family, Pastor Diallo Ingraham and Family, Cardo Richards & Family, Avyreal Russell and Family, Joseph Sands and Family, Carl Knowles, Robert Sands and family, Jimmy Brown Constance Demeritte, Hon. Clay Sweeting, Maria, Louis and Sam Brown, Godfrrey Deveaux, Shanique, Cousin Judy, Ronald, Janet and Harry Horton, Audrey and Brenda, Pastor and First Lady Tyrone Sands, Christine and Herbert Fernander, Eleanor Russell and family, Clement Hall and Family, Ricky Taylor and Family, Hank Johnson, The Symonettes, Sands, Hortons, Ferguson’s, Learys Sands, Bodie, Gibson, Farrington and Fernander Family, Dr. Greenslade, A&E at PMH, Free National Movement, The New Vision Junkanoo Group, Preston Albury Class of 1990 and the entire community of Rock Sound; numerous other friends and relatives too many to mention

Relatives and friends may pay their respects at Freedom Memorial on Friday from 9a.m. to 5p.m. and on Saturday from 9a.m. until service time

Memorial Service for

Arlington Mackfeild Johnson

will be held at Anchor Bay Beach, Governors Harbour for family and friends to attend on Saturday, May 11th, at 11:00 a.m.

He is survived by his, Children: Mackfeild Johnson, Douglas Johnson, Quinton Johnson, Troy Johnson, Natasha Johnson Petitfrere (deceased), Appolonia Johnson Bodie, Albon Johnson (deceased). Grandchildren: Angelo Culmer, Ladwana Carey, Arillo Carey, Alvanna Johnson, Ashanti Johnson, Angelic Johnson, Ashton Johnson, Ashley Johnson, Makai Johnson, Albernique Johnson, Rhema Bodie, Rymiah Bodie, Reggia Bodie, Devon Rolle, Ryland Johnson, Quentin Jr., Quintano, Valentino, Shantell, Domoniqueka, Deidrick, Douglas, Traynor, Troynika Johnson. Great Grandchildren: Kemiyah and Keith Moss, Mateo Calma, Christina Maycock, Deidranique, Deidrick Jr., Deidranae and Deidriniqua Johnson. Uncle: Albon Johnson. Close Friends: Rick Rosco, Craig Boyer, Wayne Masterman, Laura Rizzo, Dawn Boucher, Doone McKinney, Sam; and a host of other relatives and friends too many to mention

Funeral Service For

Sharon Alechia Antoinette Albury, 61 née Bain

of #84 Marigold Farm Road, Joe Farrington Road will be held on Saturday, May 11th, 2024, 10:00am at St. Barnabas Anglican Church, Baillou Hill & Wulff Roads. Offciating will be Fr. Roderick Bain assisted by Fr. Chester Burton. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Gardens Cemetery, Soldier Road.

Left to cherish her precious memories are her husband: Alphonso “Chicken” Albury; daughters: Tia-Maria Albury, Tereah Thomas, Dekera Dean and Syretta Smith; son: Crispin Albury; step son: Jason Albury; son-in-law: Deandro Thomas Sr.; grandsons: Caleb Knowles, Deandro Jr. and Emery Thomas; brothers: Shervin, Warfeld, Brian, Arnold, Nnuamdi, John Jr. and Ario Bain, Roosevelt Bain, Julius and Pedro Seymour (Cecily) and Dwight Grant; sisters: Honorable Senior Justice Cheryl Grant-Thompson (Antonio), Evangeline Bain, Cherriann Bain, Dellareese Grant, Kerisca Kemp, Karen Smith and Patricia Braynen; brother-in-law: Preston Slinger Albury Jr. James and Preston Albury III; sisters-in-law: Melvina Albury, Angela Russell, Valarie Seymour and Celestine Albury, Georgina Albury-Francis, Nora, Judith Albury-Armbrister, Nora Albury, Minerva Albury-Bacon, Omath, Sharon Albury-Bennett, Patricia Cook-Albury; uncles: Reverend James Bain, Freddie Mackey; aunts: Eleanor Hepburn, Berthamae and Greta Bain, Patricia Mackey, Sylvia and Delmeta Seymour; nephews: Javado, Warfeld Jr., Mario Jr., Trey, Arion, Amari and Ario Bain Jr., Orville Walcott, Barrett Russell Jr., Khari and Khai Rolle, Abby Gibson, Junior Gibson, Andrew Gibson, Micaiah Albury and Lemuel Francis; nieces: Marshell, Annishka, Shervan, Shaquelle, Nia, Shantavia, Johnelle, Tarrah Bain. Peteche Bethell- Mitchell, Precious Thompson, Christina Culmer, Tashena Adams, Dafena Seymour, Acchia Albury, Aymara Albury, Shara Seymour, Freya Emmanuel, Pedrya Seymour and Roshan Smith, Angel Gibson, Antoinette Bacon, Nicole Albury, Megan Francis, Jadah Francis, Daleah Francis, Prestique Albury and Dovanya Lightbourn; cousins: Betty Bullard, Macy Hanna, Icelar Hepburn, Hazel Gordon, Ann Dawkins, Rose Mucan Dawkins, Maria Stuart, Michelle Wildgoose, Angela and Harry Smith, Tara Culmer, Frances Smith, Tamika and Travante Taylor, Theresa, Onismus and Lawanda Strachan, Ted Seymour, Melanie Thompson, Kevin, Karen, George and Rochelle Seymour, Delmar, Delray, Daren, Delbert, Deron and Dahlia Seymour, Michael, Darnell, Crystal, James Jr., Bridgette, Leslie Jr., Alvin, Tina, Patrice, Inga, Daunte, Jonathan and Dianne Bain, Veronica Marshall, Erice Wade, Benjamin Hepburn, Lefred, Marche, Faneisa and Dorrissa Mackey, Angela Whylly, Julia Adderley, Sandra, Gregory, Lernix, Patrick, Anthony and Yvonne Williams, Deann Marshall, Hyacinth Ramsey and Alfred Spence; numerous grand nephews, nieces and cousins; best friends: Theresa Colebrooke, Blossie Smith, Doreth Campbell, Sandra Turnquest, Andrea Lightbourne, Kayla Smith and Indira

Clarke; Godchildren: Teron Brooks, Ashley Farrington, Nekiah Haven, Edward Colebrooke Jr., Dupree and Avent Smith, Karissa Simpkins, Latoya Parris-Bailey and Kendia Knowles; special family and friends: Phillippa and Vanrea Smith, Cherise Ferguson-Toote and Family, Samantha Turnquest and Family, Rasheed Davies, Krista Thompson and Family, Otimia Pennerman and Family, Charles and Rosey Curry and Family, Harry Fernander and Family, Xynea Taylor and Family, Shonell Newton and Family, Ackeisha Taylor and Family, Donna Fisher and Family, D’Haska Gilcud and Family, Virginia Braynen and Family, Sonia Smith and Family, Edward Virgil and Family, Genesta Jackson and Family, Frienderick Dean and Family, Camille Puckerin and Family, Pretreece Kemp, Monique Forbes, Lathia Meadows, Perez Brown, Jacqueline Sands, Assistant Commissioner of Police Earl Thompson and Family, The Broadcasting Corporation Family, Commonwealth Bank Ltd. Family, The Royal Bahamas Police Force Scientifc Support Services Family, BCPOU Retirees Family, BCPOU Family, Dr. Dionne Dames-Allick and Family, The Anglican Church Women Family, The Dynasty Diamonds Family, Kendal Patton and Family, Paul and Portia Fernander, Sherry Benjamin and Family, Gary Black and Family, Eleanor Munnigs and Family, Nikita Wilmore and Family, Lashena Forbes, Linda Sands and Family, Anthony Ferguson and Family, Chervez Brown and Family, Kendra Munroe, Akiah Johnson, Ramando and Gaichelle Russell, Sharon Clyde and Family, Philip and Denise Rolle and Family, St. Augustine’s College Class of 1979 Family, Maria Brown and Family, Canon Basil Tynes, Father Roderick Bain, Monique Dorsette and Family, Latoya Cargill and Family, Travis Strachan and Family, Clarissa Smith and Family, Gizelle Bailey, Mitzi Gomez, Kimio and Alexis Smith, The Toote Shop Corner Family, Dedrie Rose and Family, Paul Rose and Family, Dwight Rose and Family, Portia Taylor and Family, Bridgette Outten, Dorethea Johnson and Family, The Fowler Street Family and a hosts of other friends.

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

Death Notice For Patrick James Fernander, 83

of Carefree Court, Garden Hills #2 died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Friday, April 19th, 2024.

He is survived by his children, grandchildren and other relatives and friends.

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

Funeral Service For John Cecil

Gibson, 75

of #52 Bay Lily Drive, Seabreeze Estates and formerly of Waterford, Eleuthera will be held on Saturday, May 11th, 2024, 10:00am at Abundant Life Bible Church. Offciating will be Pastor Gil Maycock assisted by other ministers of the gospel. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Gardens Cemetery, Soldier Road.

Left to cherish his life are his wife: Gertrude Gibson (née Wright); son: Ryan Gibson; daughter: Shayla Gibson; sister: Beatrice (Carol) Brown; uncles: William Butler and Lendit Mackey of Waterford, Eleuthera; aunt: Francina Watson; brothersin-law: Gerald (Victoria), Alvin (Janet), Leviticus (Sharell), Esau (Dorothy), Roland, Aaron and Peter (Loletha) Wright; sisters-inlaw: Maria Gibson, Eltoy (Sherman) Moss, Evelyn Wright, Dorothy (Luke) Martin and Sheila (Patrick) Evans; nephews: Mayor, Johnathan (Tameka), Isaac and Andrew Gibson, Perry Cox, Cory (Shantell) and Carol (Beth) Brown, Samuel and Leo Stubbs, Kevin Lightbourne, James (Tina), Roderick (Tonnya), Robert and Paul Nance, Travis and EdwardGibson; nieces: Uneat (Dural) Fowler, Stina, Brendalee, Pamela and Ethel Gibson, Shorna (Andy) Wilson, Modorna Cartwright, Sherine Gibson, Shena Williams, Yvonne, Judy of New York and Mavis Lightbourne of Delray Beach, Florida, Charlean, Elishia and Miriam Nance, Taneasha (Eric) Mobley, Stacey (Jimmy) Thomas, Tanya (Mark) McKinney, Anthia, Elvira, Lynette and Donna Gibson and Lakeisha Hall; 49 grand nephews, 47 grand nieces, 21 great grand nephews and 12 great grand nieces; a host of other relatives and friends including: Henry, Edward, Amos, Pecola, Gaynell & Tomiko Dean, Hensel Brown and family, Hazel Ellis and family, Sharmaine (Ricardo) Thomas, Keyshanna (Harvey) Woodside, Kyette (Sergio) Basden, Sherell Conliffe and family, M.P. Leroy (Curlean) Major, Pastor

Danny and Kenvard Major, Felix Delancey, Uthal Sands, Bishop Lindo Wallace, Bishop Rudolph Balfour and family, The Wright family and The Major family; special thanks to: The Family Guardian Mortgage Department, special friends for love and support, Pastor Gil Maycock, Pastor Cranston Knowles, Associate Pastors and the Chapel Singers of Abundant Life Bible Church, Dr. Drexel Williams and the nursing staff of the Golden Gates Family Clinic and Dr. Robin Roberts. We do apologize if any names were inadvertently missed.

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

Death Notice For Pastor Reverend Alfred James Stubbs Sr., 83

of Mussaenda Avenue, Garden Hills #2, and formerly of Dumfries, Cat Island died at his residence on Tuesday, May 7th, 2024.

He is survived by his wife: Rev. Pamala Johnson-Stubbs; daughters: Alfreepha Stubbs-Williams, Judelynnthia Stubbs, Marjorie Rolle, Val Williams, Ellen & Denise Stubbs and Rochelle Fowler; sister: Francina Cleare; sons: Alfred Jr. & Lefred Stubbs, Marvin Stuart & Vernal Hanna; brothers: Abraham & Jerry Stubbs; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews & other relatives and friends.

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

Funeral Service For Matriarch Naomi Victoria Pinder Hepburn Miller, 88

of Dundas Town, Abaco, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, May 11th, 2024, 11:00 a.m. at Friendship Tabernacle, Central Pines, Abaco. Offciating will be Bishop Anthony Campbell assisted by Pastor Christine Bostwick. Interment will follow at Central Pines Cemetery, Central Pines, Abaco.

She was predeceased by her husband: Arnold Hepburn Sr.; daughter: Glady’s Hepburn; great granddaughter: Aaliyah; sisters: Rosanna Parker, Leah Humes and Miriam Murray.

Precious memories will live on in the hearts of her loving and devoted children: Wendell and Carnetta Cornish, Eulamae Pinder, James Sr. and Emerald Hepburn, Joel Hepburn, Patrice and Edward Rolle, Sandrina Hepburn and Delrosa Hepburn; grandchildren: Mark and Rosie Russell, Marvin and Nicole Russell, Jamal and Sunni Hepburn, Adrian Cornish, Zyandric and Natasha Jones, James Jr. and Monet Hepburn, Aquinten Cornish, Anthony and Tiera Cornish, Demetrio and Tajah Hepburn, Dwayne and Genesse Jones, Arnaldo Dawkins, Delmar Saunders and Dewina Hepburn; great grandchildren: Marcuel, Whitney, Trinity, Raven and Isabella Russell, BrenLee Hepburn, Zynair and Zaire Jones, Asher Hepburn, Oryn and Ajah, Rhylen Jones, Aquaysha, Antony Jr., Ari and Christian Cornish; nieces and nephews: Doris Thompson, Oswald Parker Sr., Cedric Parker, Eric Parker Sr., Calmen, Elvern, Elton, Wayne and Parker, Randy, Caroline and Derrick Humes, Charles and Sharon Bootle, Jennie Mae and Edward Hoyte, Ashwell Murray, Shirley McIntosh, Betty and Micheal Nairn, Johnly and Beth Murray, Marcell and Pearl Murray, Zyndell and Mildred Murray, Debreth and Monica Murray, Julie and Robert Edgecombe and Andrea Johnson; grandnieces and nephews: Delgarna, Bishop Burnell and Rand Parker, Charlene Smith, Rosnell Simmons, Ellouise Cooper, Velty Carey, Deann Davis, Claudine Pinder, Audra Kaufman, Ricardo Parker, Silbert, Hartman Jr., Curtis, Jerad, Israel, Densbury Cooper, Lavan Rolle, Junice Barr, Macey Russell, Sherilee Rolle, Yvonne Russell, Renee Russell, Kizzy and Chantal Thompson, Floyd, Maxwell, Ricky, Kelsie, Craig, Keva Thompson, Oswald Jr., Alfonzo, Cameron, Jasmine, Ozzie Parker III, Janice Feaster, Stephanie Rolle, Vernita Parker, Patrice Neely, Leslie Parker, Theoman, Marco, Anton, Anika, Eshante, Elandra, Amanda, Cyndera, Erica, Eric Jr., Quincy, Miles, Neil, Kahlil, Kristine, Bruno, Ginger and Rosanna Parker, Clayton Humes, Victoria, Paulette, Lanora, Shavonne, Shanelle, Shelly and Charles Jr. Bootle, Natasha Sawyer, Edward Jr. and Renaldo Hoyte, Yulanda Hanna, Franklyn McIntosh, Zeneka Mills, Angelique Cooper, Remiyra and Brittany Nairn, Ashwell Jr., Ashely, Ashtonique, Nykil Jr., Amard

and Alexandrea Murray, Shanique, Christina, Kimberly, Zyndell Jr. and Gabriel Murray, Trillo and Jalon Edgecombe, Dennis Murray, Deleisha Murray, Moniqua Burrows, Makiva Woodside, Deangela, Deangelo and Dan Murray, Jamal, Preneko and Johnae Murray, Feasha and Farrah Johnson; and a host of other relatives and close friends including: Keva Cornish (godchild), Janet Davis and family, Claudine, Tameka, Nicola, Ted, Karen Antonio and family, Eloise Turner, Julius and Pat Rolle, Elvinette Isaacs, Eunice McKenzie, Minerva Burrows and family, Pastor Earlyn and Jean Baillou, Bishop Anthony and Min. Lula Campbell, Pastor Shawn and Pastor Jackie Robins, Cheri Rolle, Bishop Lernis Cornish and family, Pastor Christine and Elder Barry Bostwick, Olevia Nesbitt and family, Lovely Reckley and family, Eleanor Russell, Cynara Nixon, Bridgette Mills, Grandalyn Russell, Sherman and Royanne Swain, Nellie Brooks, Carlton and Sharon Dorsette and family, Evelyn Sawyer, Jackie Williams, Pastor Silbert Mills and family, Parker and Cooper families, Dundas Town Church of God family, Grace Baptist Church Family, Leonard Edgecombe Sr. and family, Bishop Herbert Edgecombe and family, communities of Marsh Harbour, Dundas Town, Murphy Town, Cooper’s Town and Fox Town, Abaco.

Viewing will be held at Friendship Tabernacle, Central Pines, Abaco on Friday from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and on Saturday at the Church from 9:30 a.m. until service time.

Death Notice For Ms. Danielle Shontae Carey, 28

of #10 Dominica Avenue, Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahmaas died at the Rand Memorial Hospital, Freeport, Grand Bahama on Saturday, May 3rd, 2024.

She was predeceased her father: Pastor Chester Thomas (Retired ASP).

She is survived by her Mother: Shirley Carey; sisters: Deandra Saunders, Tisqua Sands, Kiken, Chestinique, Chetlyn and Chicogzie; nephew: Jonavan Armbrister; numerous aunts including: Sylvia Bain, Elizabeth Charlton (Randolph), Alice Sears, Peggy Rose (Foster), Hildarene Ward, Ruthnell Rolle (Garnet), Joan Bethel, Aune Carey, Vernette “Chocolate” Thomas, Jackie Molly, Sandra Clarke, Donna Laing-Jones, Treava and Marcia; uncles: Prince Carey (Audra), Derek Thomas and Donald Laing and a host of other relatives and friends.

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

Death Notices For

Rickey Ricardo Woodside, 54

of Mastic Point, North Andros, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Sunday, April 28th, 2024.

He is survived by his daughter: Rickell Woodside; sisters: Vera Woodside & Tanya Gaitor; and a host of other relatives and friends.

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

Reno Philip Wright, 50

of Doubleon Drive, Faith Avenue South, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Tuesday, May 7th, 2024.

He is survived by mother: Yvonne Wright; father: Earl Philip Wright; son: Kieari Wright; daughters: Iyasheka Wright & Joyce Wright; sister: Renee Wright; brothers: Alton Wright & Daron Wright; grandmother: Isabela Wright; and other relatives and friends.

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

Funeral Service for

CLEMENTRIO ‘Gubba’ ADDINGTENT ALBURY, 51

of Derby Road, Yellow Elder, will be held at Macedonia Baptist Church, Bernard Road, Nassau, The Bahamas on Saturday, 11th May, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Rev. Hartman Nixon, Senior Pastor, assisted by Rev. Dr. J. Carl Rahming, Rev. Brent Stubbs & Rev. Denero Rahming. Interment will be in the Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery.

He will always be remembered by his loving Mother: Sherry Lee Albury; Foster Mother: Andrea Dawkins; Prayer Warrior Mother: Evangelist Margaret Strachan; Foster Father: Christopher Sturrup; Brothers: Virgil Albury, Sheva & Shavanno Simmons, Shavard (Meko) Bain; Sisters: Shayvonne & Shekeita Albury, Stacey Neely & Sherise Dawkins; Sisters-in-law: Charmone & Samantha Simmons; Uncles: Dr. Rev. J. Carl Rahming, Andre Dames, Maxwell & Kendal Albury, Eddie & Barry Fox, Rickey & Dwayne Culmer, Mark & Gregory Gibson, Elvis & Chris Reckley; Uncles-in-law: Rev. Newton Williamson, Eric Pratt; Aunts: Evangelist Shirley Williamson, Betty & Marsha Dames, Laura Curry, Min. Evangeline Rahming, Sandra Pratt, Valderine Adderley, Jacqueline Chambers of Fort Lauderdale, Rowena & Doris Albury, Josephine, Debbie Fox & Letitia Fox, Delsha Culmer, Clarice Gibson & Shirley Farrington; Grand Aunts: Vanika Thompson, Helena Neilly & Sharon Lyles; Nephews: Charles & Carlos Moss, Brian Albury, Sheva Simmons Jr., Terrio Johnson, Shavard Jr., Shavardo & Shavar Bain, Tamari Lloyd, Cory Virgil, Trey Stubbs, Dante Smith, Mateo Papageorge, Faithon Jr.; Nieces: Shanticka Simmons, Kailey Moss, Shanira & Shavaria Bain, Sierra Simmons, Brianna Stevens & Camara Virgil; Cousins: Assistant Commissioner Zhivago & (Tracy) Dames, Lisa Albury-King, Elijah King, Isaac & Joshua Rolle, McNeil, Maxwell Jr., Dominic & Deneka Albury, Rev. Candris, Richard Jr. & Joshua Outten, Jefstina Cartwright & Marvin and Aariyah Johnson, Aaron Jr., Arielle, Aariana Cartwright, Sophia Dames, Dr. Kenneth and (Marabel) Strachan & Family of North Carolina, Kashania & (Ricardo), Dejanique & Mya Carey, Delphine Sands, Westishia & (Kendal) and Kaiden Deveaux, John Wesley Jr. & Janeal McFall, Noah, Noelle, K’Arrie & Aidan Neely, Johnette Neely & Bernard Knowles, Johnathan & Ja’niya Neely, Cornelius Burrows, Tyresha Johnson, Kaylesha & Cyesha Williams, Jalea Johnson, Renado (Jaquita) and Nassir Dawkins, Dominic Jr. & (Carlene) Levarity, Raven Fowler & Zverio and Zayden Miller, Ray Fowler Jr. Fowler, Reshetta & (Renardo Sr.), Renardo Jr. & Althea Goffe, Anthlee Adderley, Andre Ferguson, Bianca & (Miguel), Miguel Jr., and Channing Christie, Anquanette & (Timothy), Zion and Zen Russell, Aniqua & (Charles), Charles III., Charmello and Charo Cooper, Brittney & (Chaquille) Strachan, Breanna & Aniyah Dames, Nolan Carey, Andre Ferguson, Shantelle Dames, Isis Darville, Audriane Smith & Family, Alexandria Dames, Andreanique Johnson, Asteshia Reckley, Tamara Nesbitt, Tony Dames II of Baltimore, Tony Dames III, Barry, Monique, Sheneal & Sheena Thompson, Ronesto, Rochelle & Helena Riley, O’Rayshorn & Rayne Rolle, Ebony Brown; Godchildren: Navado Dawkins, Richarnette Outten, Tariq Munroe; Exuma Brothers: Terrance Munoe, Ryan, Kendal & Franklyn Deveaux; Foster Brothers: Gevano Cargill, Faithon Dames,

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

Stephano Greene, Romel Farrington, Julian Bethel; South Beach Brothers: Donald Albury, Charon, Alexis & George Thompson, Jasmond McKenzie, Zarro Sturrup, Arian Ingraham, Wayne Whyms, Don, Blayne Kenny & Ashton Edgecombe; Special Thanks: Hon. Michael Pintard & Family and The Free National Movement Party, Hon. Bacchus Rolle, South Beach MP, Ministry of Youth, Sports & Culture Staff, South Beach Swimming Pools especially Mr. Tatnen Thompson, (Michael Clarke, Maureen Payne, Chevron Rolle, John McPhee, Garnell Brennen, Roosevelt Whylly, Ian Strachan, & Meoshe Poitier) Complex; Especially: Brenda Archer, Maria Whitfield, Howard and Deborah Richardson & Family; Juanianne Dorsett & Family, Monique Gomez & Family, Dr. Mildred Hall, Albert & Laverne Bowe, Nicole Martin, Michael Meicholas & Family, Rev. Luther Rolle & Family, Stephanie Stubbs-Ingraham & Central Registry Family, Rev. Lindsey Williamson, Dominique Thompson, Loleta Colebrooke & Jacques Renaud; Other relatives and friends including: The Albury, Fox & Dames Family, Thompson Family, Hedda Armbrister & Family, Rev. Hartman & Laverne Nixon & The Macedonia Church Family, The Family of the Late Leon Reckley, Shericka Penn & Family, Genevieve McKenzie & Family, Michelle Dorestant, Karen Musgrove & Family, Derby Road Family, Maria, Candida, Shanique & Sherell Ferguson, Pagie Collins & Methriann Johnson of Miami, Florida, Children of the Late Branhilda Davis & Family; Children of the Late Viola Lightbourne, Children of the Late Alpheus & Edith Nottage, Children of the Late Orman & Esther Ramsey, Family of the Late Kenneth & Joyce Thompson, Eugenie Thurston & Family, Barbara Saunders, Tameka Thompson-Johnson, Patricia Mortimer, Philipa Sturrup & Family, Stephanie Adams & Family, Yvette Goodman, Kijana Major, Dwaynira Thurston, Nadia & Indira Culmer, Indira Sands, Cherise Archer, Janice Henfield, Gladys Ferguson & Family, Esther Turnquest & Family, Marvin Johnson, Denzil Major & Family, Exuma Community Family, Sabrina Woodside-Roberts, Karen Farrington, Deaconess Sylvia Rolle & Family, Evangelist Veronica Strachan & Family and others too numerous to mentioned.

Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at Evergreen Mortuary located Parkgate and Village Roads, on Friday, May 10th, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and again at the church from 10:00 a.m. until service time.

Death Notice

GODFREY

“Slade”

ROLLE, 86

of Rolleville, Exuma, died on Wednesday, May 1st 2024 at his residence.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years Julianne Rolle; daughters: Tamika, Janice, Lauriette, Shanel P. Rolle and Esther McKenzie; adopted daughter, Idena Nixon. Sons: Bernard and Floyd Rolle. Numerous grandchildren great-grand children and other relatives and friends.

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

Denalee E. Penn Mackey | Terrance Mackey CEO & President Manager & Funeral Director

Funeral Service for

CHARMAINE THERESA ELAINE YOUNG, 58

of Cottonwood Street, Pinewood Gardens, will be held at Living Waters Kingdom Ministries, Warren Street, Nassau, The Bahamas on Saturday, 11th May, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Apostle Raymond Wells assisted by Pastor Basil Johnson. Interment will be in Lakeview Memorial Gardens, John F. Kennedy Drive & Gladstone Road.

Left to cherish fond memories, Son: Brian Jr.; Daughters: Cha’Bria, Brianka, and Opal; Grandchildren: Skai, Ronnie, Labria and Labrano; Adopted Kids: Jenée Meadows, Ronald Vilsaint, Kenneth Storr Jr., Jared Rolle, Natasha Woods, Daneisha Moss & Danielle Moss-Johnson, Cedeno Maura, Silva King and Shantz Collymore; Godmother: Joanne Poitier; Sisters: Ramona Edgecombe, Whynette, Tavalla, Tia Sherman and Rendy Bethel-Avila; Brothers: Ricardo Forbes and Delvin Sherman; Brothers-in-law: Charles Edgecombe, William, Michael, Reynold and Lincoln Young; Sisters-in-law: Sharon, Vivia, June, Gloria, Carolyn and Tanya Young, Tessa Nottage, Dorothy Bain, Tamika Young-Tufi, and Donica; Nieces: Krizia, Charis, Kraygen, Dr. Tonya, Tamara, Dr. Mitesha, Teschandrel, Nakia, Cara, Lashadra, Ebony, Lyndia, Waynette, Valtinique, Khadijah, Savanna, Kristen, Janae, Ulrica, Rickia, Brenae, Janelle; Nephews: Orintheo, Javaro, Otario, Tristan, Delvin Jr., Carlos, Mikhail, Kareem, Stephen Bethel Jr., Ricardo & Jermaine Richardson, Mario, Michael Jr., Ahmad, Antoine, McKethan, Benson, Desrick, Keiran, Kyron, Taurel, Marcus, Jeffrey Jr., Reynaldo, Javon, Raheem, Akeem, Mason; Grandnieces: Oriel, Chania, Samiyah and Brielle; Grandnephews: Hilton Jr., Nathaniel, Nathan, Jayden, Benson Jr., Taurel Jr., Omari Rolle, Otario Smith Jr.; Godchildren: T’Shura & Shandira Colebrooke, Wynstona & Leianne Louis, Serenity Meronard and Shanika Johnson; Best Friends: Ivrance Meronard-Clarke, Theresa Pierre, and Ernestine Colebrooke; Uncles: Albert & Leslie Bowe; Aunts: Agatha, Delores, Ismalene, Oralee, Ernestine, Laverne Bowe, Susan Lockhart, Deborah Major and Annette Parker; Cousins: Sandra, Clara, Sonia, Crystal, Calvin, Shefield Jr., Carol, Antoinette, Constance, Glenda, Faith, Natasha, Robert, Steve, Lincoln, Joel, Egan, Linda, Edwin, Keith. Opal, Melissa, Omar, Samantha, Camille, Terrence, Travis, Taino, Travaughn, Tanisha, Francis, Shelby Bowe. Patricia, Priscilla. Vincent, Sieda. Tracy, Tonia, Tamaro. Shantel, Louisa, Sheldon. Ashley, Jordan. Other Friends & Relatives; God brother: Pedro Lynes Special Friends and Family: Dr. Anthony Carey & Staff, Temple Baptist Church, Apostle Jan Jones, Minister Tracy Griffin, Prophetess Rochelle, Apostle Shacarra Curry, Lindbergh Hutcheson & Kemp Family, Dr. Pamela Caroll, Dr, Jacqueline Penn Knowles, Olga Mills & Family, Arlene Clarke & Family, Manjit Pawar, Rebecca Richards & Family, Duncombe Family, Pinewood Gardens Family, Lynes Family, Kendal Pennerman, Clement “Muff” Ellis, Wesley Archer, Anthony Ferguson, Vestra Adderley & Family, Rena Collins & Family, Trent University Staff & Family, Debbie Pritchard, Edith Storey, Cynthia Rundle, Roy Family; Special thanks to Lakeridge Hospital Oshawa & Sunnybrook Hospital Toronto.

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

Death Notices

MR. WILLIAM ANTHONY DAVIS

J.P., 62

of Yamacraw #2, and formerly of Treasure Cay, Abaco, died on Wednesday, May 1st, 2024, at the Princess Margaret Hospital.

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

He is survived by his, (3) Daughters: Kishnell Rahming, Tanneisha Dawkins & Shavanté Simms; (1) Son: Perez Davis; (3) Sisters: Eloise Huyler, Meria Davis & Bloneva Johnson; (3) Brothers: Maxwell & Phillip Walkes, Nolan Carey; (4) Nieces, (16) Nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

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

ETHEL BEATRICE

CLARKE, 68

of The Forest, Exuma, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Thursday, May 2nd, 2024.

She is survived by one sister: Fairlyn Maria Clarke; Two brothers: Carl Clarke, Alvin Clarke. Two sons: Frederick Bradley Clarke, Deneil Clarke. Adopted Son: Paul Adderley. Adopted daughters: Alma Clarke, Paulette Clarke & Samantha Johnson. Numerous nieces and Nephews and a host of other relatives and friends

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Evergreen Mortuary located Parkgate and Village Roads

Denalee E. Penn Mackey | Terrance Mackey CEO & President Manager & Funeral Director

Funeral Service for LLOYD CORNELIUS WHITE, 43

Of Stafford Creek, Andros, The Bahamas, will be held on Saturday, May 11th, 2024, at 11:00a.m. at Church of God, Stafford Creek, Andros The Bahamas. Officiant will be held by Bishop Dr. Raymond R. Neilly, Pastor Maxwell Roberts, Reverand Jean Seme Joseph and Other members of the Gospel. Interment will follow in Stafford Creek Public Cemetery, Andros, Bahamas.

He was predeceased by his father: Ashton Demeritte, Mother: Gertrude White.

Left to cherish the memories are his, Wife: Carla White; Motherin-law: Willimae Curry; Father-in-law: James Curry; Son: Lloyd White Jr.; Daughters: Laura, Alexia, Branay Shakinah; Sisters: Selvanna, Sheryl Young, Linda Poitier, Stacey Johnson, Elenor Austin, Telcine Pickstock, Christine and Nickie; Brothers: Derrick Sr., Deron, Franklyn Sr., Kirk Sr., Raymond Sr., Van, David, Ashlin, Dexter, Henry and Jouitte Demeritte; Aunts: Margaret, Prescola, Jennifer, Catherine, Dorothy, Shennan, Desiree, and Janice White; Uncles: Philip, Michael, Fredrick, Inspector Etric White and Alphonso Johnson; Brothers-in-law: Delano, Cardinal, and Antonio; Sisters-inlaw: Tanya, Jessica, Monique, and Katelynn; Nieces: Allison, Jessica, Charmaine, Tamara, Jenae, Ashley, Peaches, Ariel, Reniah, Neveah, Gianna, Shannon, and Denielle; Nephews: Kode, KJ, Daniel, Nahum, Jonathan, Patrick, Jermaine, Shaquille, Deondre, Raymond Jr., Derrick Jr., Ethan, Jadon, Ashley, and Joshua; Cousins: Corporal Etric Jr., Calvin, Tito, Davon, Michael Jr., Samuel, Malik, Adrian, Cheryl, Tasha, Tanya, Mavis, Shanda, Ferlisha, Taneisha, Sherry, Bridgette, Ervinique, Ricita, Bernadette, Bernice, Berndice, Bernetta, Philly, Philandra, Makia, Makell, Marisa, Kenneth Jr., Ashanique, Other Relatives and Friends: The staff of the Autec Navy Base, Gabrielle Johnson, Monique Wilson, Keith Roberts, Cardo Smith, Ty, Ezra, Ricardo Mackey, Kevin Higgins, Shawn Riley, Charles Balfour, Douglas Brown, Greg Roberts, Cordero Lewis, Albert (Abby), Linda Williams, Rufiner, Pandora Evans, Alvin Bauld, Indy Paul, Robbie Neymour, Raymond Forbes, Anthony Hanna, Demitri Azar, Sheila Blatch, Don Goodman Sr., Andre Jackson, Tim Cunningham, Jeff Rodgers, Kendall Newton, Tim Shank, Caitlin Worthington, Bobbi Palacios, Mark Dobson, Donovan Evans, George Lightfoot, Nigel Woodside, Tavaris Greene, Cardo Johnson, Ezra Robinson, Cyrono Saunders, Sirtenno Humes and Family, Max Roberts and Family, The Scott Family, Brown Family, Vyreen Bain and Family, The Saunders Family, The Woodside Family, The Neilly Family, The Newbold Family, Moses Marshall and Family, The Neymour Family, Ronald Hudson, Shonell Johnson and Family, Brent Hanna

and Family, Solomon Murphy and Family, Arime Ash and Family, Leslie Duncombe and Family, Maylene and Family, The Colebrooke Family, The Hanna Family, The Florida Family, The Riley Family, The Munroe Family, The Ferguson Family, The Hinsey Family, The Russel Family, The Ebanks Family, The Williams Family, Calvese Saunders and Family, The Blanket Sound Community, The Stafford Creek Community, The Stanyard Creek Community and the entire Andros Island from North to South and others too numerous to mention

May His Soul Rest in Peace!

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

Relatives and friends may pay their last respects in the “Delsworth Curry Memorial Suite” at Amethyst Memorial, #534 East Street South (opposite Fresh Auto Car Lot) on Thursday May 9th, 2024, from 12:00p.m to 6:00p.m.

Death

Notice for TIFFANY MICHELE GRIFFIN, 50

Of Golden Palm Estate, Nassau, Bahamas. Died at her daughter’s residence on Friday, May 3rd, 2024.

She is pre-deceased by her daughter: Godtesh.

She is survived by her Mother: Elizabeth Stubbs, Son: Rashad Griffin; Daughters: Tonae and Lakia Griffin, Felicity and Lashon Rolle; Step Father: Ellis Stubb; Sister: Captain Sonya Miller (RBDF); Brothers: Dwayne Rolle, Montez Miller and Ricardo Griffin; Grandmothers: Natalie Griffin and Virgina Roberts; Aunts: Daisy Sears, Patrica Brice, Petula Taylor, Minerva and Sharon Griffin, Fredrika Thompson, Angela Rahming, Ann Johnson, Debbie and Rhona Robinson; Uncles: Tyrone Wilson, Samuel, Daveo, Leon, Keith, Collins, Edison, and Trevor Robinson; and a host of numerous nieces and nephews, grandchildren and other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

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

Death Notices for ANTHONY EUGENE ADDERLEY, 66

Of Seymours, Long Island, Bahamas, died at Princess Margaret Hospital on Monday, May 6th, 2024.

He is survived by his Daughter: Dianna Sears; Sons: Anthony, Keneco Adderley; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

GLEN HARTLEY SAUNDERS, 69

Of #848 Plane Street, Pinewood Gardens, Nassau, Bahamas, died at Princess Margaret Hospital on Monday, May 6th, 2024.

He is survived by his Son: Glen Saunders Jr.; Daughter: Krystal Saunders; Sisters: Hyacinth Lightbourne, Sherry Decosta, Marcella Russell; Brothers: Percy Miller and Kishon Bain. Others: Pastor Franklin Lightbourne; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date

LEAVON CHRISTOPHER WILLIAMSON, 27

Of Yellow Elder Gardens, Nassau, Bahamas, died at his residence on Sunday, April 28th, 2024.

He is survived by his Mother: Christine Lewis; Father: Leavon Williamson Sr.; Sisters: Leovonia Lewis, Phillippa Clare, Andrewnique Lewis. Others: Mario Lewis, Van Gibson, Samatha Gibson, Alexandrea Gibson, Shantell King, Shawn Barrett, Roseanne Minnis; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date

Funeral Service For Death Notice For

Raquel Marcia Curry-McIntosh, 51

a resident of Grand Cay, Abaco, Bahamas will be held at 11:00a.m. on Saturday, 11th May, 2024 at Shiloh Baptist Church, Grand Cay, Abaco. Offciating will be Pastor Teddy Lewis assisted by Pastor Charles Fowler. Interment will follow at The Infant View Public Cemetery.

Fond memories are held by her husband: Brooks Mcintosh; her beloved children: Hope Carlissia McGregor (McTwain) and Chance Amari Curry; grandson: Mctwain McGregor (M&M); mother: Gerelene Curry; siblings: Rena and Jeremy Curry, Retana Curry Roman (Andy), Renell Curry Keesee (Jonathan) and Oliver Cooper (Alice); aunts and uncles: Ellen Williams, Plural Wells, Patrice Wells, Vera Smith, Bernie Wells, Tina Curry, Bianca Lewis, Cindy McIntosh, Melvin Wells, Sydney Wells, Jack Wells; nieces and nephews: Keshawn, River, Phoenix, Chase, Alaya, Eli, London and Ariela; godfather: Sidney Rolle; cousins: Cleto, Trevor, Jack Jr, Mako, Carol, NiKia, Kirk, Lisa, Abigail, Donald, Lavern, Shannon, Joanne, Renata, Jolley, Maxwell, Janet, Lawrence, Leontine and many more.

Relatives and friends may pay their respects at THE CHURCH on Friday from 3:00 p.m. until service time.

Olga Feaster, 66

a resident of #69 Frobisher Circle, Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas and formerly of Sweeting’s Cay died on Saturday, May 4th, 2024 at The Rand Memorial Hospital.

She survived by her son: Parren Feaster; sisters: Alma Tate, Zelma Tate, Epsie Feaster and Jacqueline Feaster; brothers: Aaron Feaster and Phillip Feaster; sister-in-law: Sharlee Feaster; brother-in-law: Preston Tate and a host of relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Funeral Service For

Joanne Poitier, 62

a resident of Faith Gardens will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at Robinson Morris Chapel, Ridgeland Park West, New Providence, Bahamas. Offciating will be Rev. Howard Williamson. Interment will follow in the Lakeview Memorial Gardens, Gladstone Roads.

Left to cherish her memories are her children: Betsy Sweeting, Adrian Smith, Rhonda Bethel and Roshonda Poitier; grandchildren: Adrian Jr., Adriel, Shaniyah, Karter & Kaden Smith; Jewel Nathan and Kairo Moss; brothers: Anthony (Spider), Anthony (Whopper), Anthony (Eyes), Geno, Brian, Philip and Edric Poitier; sisters: Carol Thompson, Carol Sherman, Karen, Joanne, Sandra, Lisa, Linda, Julie, Anastacia, Stephanie, Karen, Dana and Wanda Poitier; brothers-in-law: Robert Stevenson and Talbert Sherman; sisters-in-law: Angela, Shanica, Arlena and Valerie Poitier; nephews: Cambrell, Anston and Kevin Poitier; Philip, Reynaldo, Daniel, Enoch, Kendrick, Anthony, Cameron, Brian, Breon, Deablo, Anthony, Rico, Robert & Charles Stevenson, Tevin Petty, Michael Miller; nieces: Anthonique, Meoshie and Paige Poitier; Antrice (Valdez) Burrows, Anya (Tavares) Forbes, Shereck Taylor, Tavesheo & Daniella Cachena, Melissa Strachan, Brieisha, Edrica, Tonia, Sherice, and Juliette Miller; uncles: William Barnette, James Morley, and Robert Rose; aunts: Patricia Garland, Paulette, Jennamae, Rose Culmer, Patricia Johnson, Thelma McDonald, Leanna Mackey; cousins: Sharon Barnette, Sharilyn Woods, Latoya & Jamaal Garland, Danisha, Barbara Sweeting, Eugene Davis, Fredrica Munroe, Mark (Renee) Bodie, Jeremiah (Deborah) Bodie, Gary (Pamela) Bodie, Lester Bain, Keith Moultrie, Chantell (Adrian) Miller, Clearvent, Anessa, Raquel, Veleka, and Raina Sweeting; grandnieces & nephews: Sydia Thompson, Amaya Young, Latrent Roach, Valdez Jr. and Grace Burrows, Lavar and Lavaren Forbes, Amina and Amire Poitier, Joelle Miller, Ranissa Outten, Quiniska Price, Creighton Miller, Tyreano Taylor, Dominique Seymour and Daran Fowler; extended family & friends including:

Samantha Peterson, Kendesha Rolle, Bertram Sweeting & Family, Kirk & Brenda Moss and Family, Krystara Thompson & Family, Vanessa Brown & Family, Valerie Carey, Melissa Miller & Family, Jean-Marc Dieujuste, Felice (Sharon) Edgecombe & Family, Charlene Harris, Karen Moxey & Family, Charmaine (Don) Major & Family, Harriette Green & Family, Janet Hall & Family, Cedric Moss & Family, Pastor Nelson & Lana Bain, Norma Lockhart, Peaches, Livingston & Beverly Smith, Idell, Eugenie, Patricia, Buelah & Penn; Resort World Bimini staff: Mr. Greg Stubbs (General Manager), Ms. Damali Horne (Director of Housekeeping), Ms. Shantell Simms (House-keeping Manager), Mr. Anthony Taylor (Laundry Assistant Manager), Kenrea Cooper, Cameal Rolle, Theresa Dean, Chennae Richardson, Marlene Nairn, Lavia Martin, Jamal Simms, Clarence Justilian and Weston White.

Relatives and friends may pay their respects at Cedar Crest Funeral Home and Crematorium Ltd, Robinson and Baillou Hill Roads on Friday, from 12:00 noon until 5:00 pm, and at the church on Saturday, from 9:00 am until service time.

Death Notice For Retired Senior Trained Clinical Nurse

Rosalie Sweeting, 72

a resident of Tamrin Avenue, Sandilands Village Road and formerly of Smiths Hill, South Andros, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Sunday, May 4th, 2024.

She is survived by her sons: Marvin Smith and Cordero Bain; daughters: Ingrid Smith and Allison Wilchcombe; 12 grandchildren; brother: Carlton Smith; sisters: Virginia Jones and Garnell Campbell; numerous nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements will be fnalized at a later date.

Death Notice for

Emerald Ruth Stubbs, 62

Funeral Service For DUDLEY LIVINGSTON ADDERLEY, 65 affectionately called “Alcapone”

a resident of Nassau Village will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 11th, 2024 at Christ the King Anglican Church, Ridgeland Park West, New Providence, Bahamas. Offciating will be Archdeacon Dwight H. L. Rolle assisted by Father Cameron Saunders. Interment will follow in the Woodlawn Gardens, Soldier Road.

Left to cherished her memories are her son: Jayshawn Woodside; daughter: Keoshe Woodside; grandchildren: Jayshawn Woodside Jr., Jaquan Woodside, Alazsha Woodside, Ajah Woodside and Janiyah Woodside; step mother: Sybil Stubbs; brothers: Andrew Stubbs, Geno Dames, (Rhoda) Robert Dames, Omar Stubbs and Gregory Sands; sisters: Karen Farrington, Wendy Dames and Angelique Williams (Alfred); aunts: Rosetta Campbell-Walker, (Hilliard), Blanch Sands, Rose Saunders (Mark), Zilpha, Rosalean, Janice Campbell, Olivia Bowles and Lydia and Norma Stubbs; uncles: Edroy Dames, Audley Dames and Julian Dames; nieces: Andea Stubbs, Angelique Dames, Deatra Dames, Rhondrea Dames, Shermiska Sims, (Warren), Daveonique Alcindor, Rakeil Dames, Haileigh Ann and Kaileigh Stubbs; nephews: Jamal Hamilton, Tomeko Hamilton, Angelo Cash, Andrew Stubbs Jr., Geno Dames Jr., Rashad Dames, Keiro Dames, Kiah Miller, Tanniel Dames (Nathalia), Nacarro Rolle, Dion Hanna Jr., Tracey Dames and Robert Dames Jr.; grand nieces and nephews: Jefftanique, Edreanique, Arianna,La’Naeh Harmoni, Ro’Niyah, Robinique, Amear, Tiana, Tadashi, Tyler, Ane’, Kandre and Latrell; grand nieces and nephews: Tomeko Je, Jamal Jr., Perrique, Jamya, Jaliayh Hamilton and Kayan Cash; cousins: Brenda Munroe, Jerry Delancy, Perry and Wendall Stubbs, Latoya Rolle, Shari and Danesha Taylor, Carrington, Deanser and Ashton Smith, Durran and Mario Stubbs, Perniqua Stubbs, Oliva and Garnet Saunders, Ryan Bastian, Lakisha Neymour, Kendrick and Kevin Hepburn, Shaneka Rolle and Shavonnia Rolle-Munnings, Kevandrea Hepburn, Darrie Sawyer, Jean Gayle, Megnolia, Beverley, McCarrol Bowles, Corene Newbold Merlene Sands, Terez Cleare, Tekenia Rigby and Latoya Silver; other relatives, relatives and friends: The Campbell Family, Kerr, McDonalds, Rahming, Rolles, Johnsons, Thurstons, Pearl, Darnel, Charlene, Coakley, Rickell Mason, Sharon, Shenique, Sherry Butler, Tuff, Niecey, Tanya Brown, Sheila, Ahmad, Coneal, Nassau Village Community, Tropic Seafood and Bahamar Engineering Rosewood.

Relatives and friends may pay their respects at Cedar Crest Funeral Home and Crematorium Ltd, Robinson and Baillou Hill Roads on Friday from 12:00noon until 5:00pm and at the church on Saturday from 9:00am until service time.

of Adderley Close, Lumumba Road and formerly of Johnson Road, Fox Hill, died at his residence on Wednesday, May 1st, 2024.

He is survived by his loving Wife of 27 years: Melonie Adderley affectionately called “Salty”; five (5) Daughters: Deandrea, Dwanya, Dashya, Dudleyann and Krystal; nine (9) Sons: Devinche, Davanda, Devaughn, Vandyke, Denico, DeAngelo, Jarado, Avardo and Romaro; Mother: Genesta Adderley; Daughter-in-law: Angel Bain-Collie; Adopted son: Milton III “MJ”; Grandchildren: Omeisha, Treyanna, Ria, Dynastacia, Aiden, Carlos (Cj), Aiden, Vickey, Cameron Pugh, Patrick Rahming Jr, Alexandria, Denico, Christavaughn, Deliah, DeAngeloJr., Katelyn, DeAndria , Keyovano (Kj), Jayden and Jewel; Brothers: Gregory “Cat”, Whitney (Odell), Samuel, Don (Sherry), Henry, Troy (Yvette) and Lincoln (Nickia) Adderley and Dwight (Terran) Brice; Sisters: Doreen (Etienne) Chipman, Brenda (Anthony) Arnette and Deborah Adderley, Daffla (Stephen) Curry, Sheridan (Daron) Ellis and Marsha Richardson; Aunts: Ruthmae Adderley, Daisy Bain, Hester Rolle, Althea Tinker and Isolena Taylor; Uncles: Donald, Ezra (Jane), Vincent (Lucille) and Timothy (Ethel) Adderley; Adopted brother: Allison Moss; Adopted Sister: Vernice Heastie; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Funeral Service for RONALD ARTHUR BROWN, 63

of Bernard Road and formerly of Mars Bay, Andros, who died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Thursday, May 2nd, 2024, will be held at Good News Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Great Britain Street, on Thursday, May 16th, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. Pastor Henry Moncur will officiate. Cremation will follow.

He is pre-deceased by Bernadette Brown (wife), Stephen Brown (son), Granville & Carolyn Brown (parents) Maxine Brown (sister), Shirlean Farrington (sister) Idella Priscilla Taylor (mother-in-Law), Jason Lamm (grandson), Andre Willmott.

Left to cherish his memories, Sons: Ronald Jr., Trevor ( Donishka), Angelo (Bradinia) Brown, and Orlando Rex Rolle. Daughters: Ta’Nay, Antisha and Phylicia Brown, Rochelle Rolle, and Diandra Maycock. Grandsons: Branden (Rashan), Jason, Joel (Courtney) Lamm, Jervon Johnson, Diondre Thompson, Trevor Jr., Tré, Tyree Brown. Granddaughters: Risha (Kenvaughn) Sands, Bianka, Hazelle Bella-Rose Brown, Ta’Kayla Rahming, Ta’Niya Kelly. Great-grandchildren: Maddisyn-Grace and Maison Sands, Skylarand Noah Lamm. Siblings: George (Gloria) Brown, Freda Wilmott, Doraline Andrew, Yvonne (Henry) Morris, Lillimae (Hubert) Sands, Everlyn Major, Pamela Brown and Larnest Brown Latisha (Timothy) Smith. Nieces & Nephews: Crystal, Georgina and Timothy, Adamchick, Shervonna and Wayne Goodman, Lashanda Brown, Ashley and Hubert Duncombe, Perez and Clyshaun Brown, Leon Wallace, Georgieo Nelson, Larnest, Lakindes, Larez, Laran, Larnese, Larnae, Lacarz, Lachono, Laquarntaye, Laron, Laquel, and Lasanjay Brown, Sherman, Rollie, Kevin, Deon, Ricardo, Desmond, Shantell, and Tamika Andrews Reana Mather, Lakeisha Malcolm, Lakeira Sweeting, and Monique Barr, Philip, Tambou, Lavardo, Clinton and Shantel Forbes, Eldridge Morris, Sandy and Terry Russell, Alonzo and Kellyander Morris, Henry Jr. and Kevin Morris, Tiffany Culmer, Latannia Forbes, Deshannon Forbes, Kareem

Wilmott, Mckishine Williams, Jagier Wilmott, Roshanda, Maxjaneo, and Shaquille Farrington, Shankayon and Conrad Curtis, Shanny Newton, Jasmine, Azard, and Tim Smith Karen (Lester) Bain, Christine (Marcus) Gardiner, Shandy, Moniquekel, Nadia, Sonvia (Johnathan) Hutchinson, Remicka, Indira Shana (Delvano, Duran), Maquita (Caleb, Makayla), Latoya, Sabria and Hannah Taylor Pedro Fox, Lamont and Raymond Taylor, Lawrence Rolle Jr, Ricardo Sr. Adderley, Carlton (Daphne) Patterson, Hillard (Shenique) Culmer, Steffon (Keisha,) Fowler. Grand nieces & nephews: Marvinique and Marvin Brown, Rasheed Smith, Owen Herbert Cartwright, Liam McClain, Cree, Cianne, Cadence, Chase Curtis, Alex and Alexis Saunders, Sky’laand Cai Farrington, Kayden and Kaylee Wilmott, Amelia Rose Williams, Christovia, Cassiel and, Coby Culmer, Haylee Forbes, Charles Newry, D’shanna Thurman, Sean and, Channing Forbes, Emmanuel Thurman, Symone, Stephen, Shanice and Steven Morris, Marhea and Brieanne Morris, Tyler, Talia and Terika Russell, Alonna, Savalia, Kmya and Keldyn Morris, Alex Saunders, Tatianna, Tambou, Christian, Lavae, Lavee, Clintina, Philip Jr, Rakeisha, Phillipa, and Phylicia Forbes, Brian, Stephon, Shanton, Brandice, Jasmine, and Yasmine Rolle, and Sanaii Hepburn, Taniel, Lavar and Lanique Malcolm, Romell Kergail, Israel Mejias, Hailey, Asia, Isaiah Thomson, Ashton Ewing, Shamika, Michael, Terrell, Inderia, Kevon, Keshon, Carrinique, Angela, Ashante, Shannon, and Rolin Andrews Sherman Andrews Jr, Deon Andrews Jr, Randy, Willmon and Willineka Barr, Kevinque King, Ethan Lewis, SerliqueWoodside, Antonique Lewis, Serenity Goodman, Kenya and Keshawn Kemp, Huniquea, Hailey and Hayden Duncombe and Peyton Brown. Leon Jr., D’Varieo, Traydero and Trey Wallace, Hillard Jr., Hilleah, Kalei, Ka’chett, Caden, Kyle, Carlton Jr., Carlisa, Akito, Rikea, Rakeo, Regia, Reana, Reneisha, Renika, Ricardo Jr., Rickeisha. InLaws: Rose (Frank) Jackson, Katherine Adderley, Annie Betty (Bernard) Culmer, Cynthia (Wellington) Fowler, Isiah Taylor, Lawrence Rolle, Philip Farrington. Other Family and Friends: George Dorsett, Leslie Forbes, Royal Bahamas Defense Force Entry 10, Royal Bahamas Defense Force Retirees, Jacquline Saunders, Diedre Rolle & Family, Johnson Family, Stubbs Family, Trinity Church Family, Sheila Culmer & family, Mrs. Lean and family, The Daniels Family, George Wells, The Davis Family, Caffie Rahming and family, Juania Pinder and family, Ravonne Collie and family, Jackelyn Knowles, Brenda Lamm & Family, Michelle, Donnella, Rashad, Donavan Bethel & family, Beryl Mcdonald and family, Mildred Carey and family, Melanie Cartwright and Family, Ray and Lucielle and family, Sherrington Woods, Michelle, Chrislyn Skippings and family, Remilda Rolle and family, Darolins Johnson, Ashton Strachan, The Rahming Family, Gardenview Family, Laquel Higgs, Llyod Sands, Anton Carey, Micheal Valcin and Victor Bethel. Special Thanks: The Good News Family, Agape SDA Church, Marantha SDA Church, Tint Visions Auto, Royal Bahamas Defense Force Senior Rates, Princes Margaret Hospital Staff and many others too numerous to mention.

Relatives and friends may pay their respects at Grace Funeral Home, #36 Rosetta Street on Wednesday, May 15th, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and on Thursday at the Church from 9:00 a.m. until service time

Funeral Service for

REISHON FREDERICKA MACKEY, 52

of Hunts Close off Fire Trail Road will be held at 12:00 noon on Saturday May 11th, 2024 at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Edmund Street, Dolphin Drive. Presiding over the service will be Brother Herman Coston Jr. and Brother Marvin Arthur. Interment will follow in Lakeview Memorial Gardens and Mausoleum, J.F.K Drive and Gladstone Road.

Cherishing her precious memories are her Husband: Lefred Mackey; Stepdaughter: Sade Collie; Parents: Judy Miller and Rudolph (Rabbie) [Iretta] Miller; Siblings: Ivan (Tanya) Miller, Rochelle (Bannerman Sr.) Campbell, Rhenard (Artena) Miller, Clayton, Reyo, Rudena and Blair Trica Miller; Parents-In-Law: Frederick and Patricia Mackey; Brothers & Sisters-In-Law: Marché and Faniesa Mackey, Dorissa (William) Delancy; Adopted Sister: Valencia Lesley (Mattew) Doyle; Aunts & Uncles: Marcel (Charles) Johnson, Michael Morris, Stephen Knowles, Keva Ferguson, Vernon Knight, Debbie (Frank) Collie, Monique (Eldon) Pratt, Neville (Yvette) Ferguson, Tyrone (Dorothy) Miller, Leslie Miller, Don (Jane) Miller, Terry Miller, Rev. Sabrina and Bishop Carrington Pinder, Sybilene (Kevin) Dixon, Robert (Juanita) Miller, Zoe (Robert) Powell, Keith (Junilor) Miller, Sherry (Kenny) Bethel, Carolyn Cleare and Catrina Miller; Nieces & Nephews: Tammi (Angelo) Butler, Trenae, Tavaris (Donniqua), Alejandro, Tarrah, Tia Miller, Bannerman Jr and Brandi Campbell, Sasha Hamilton Miller, Clayton II and Chantiyah Miller and Latrell Hepburn; Aunts & Uncles-In-Law: Larry (Patrice) Ingraham, Ethel Rolle, Carmen Ingraham, Nigel Ingraham Sr., Faye (Jeffrey) Swaby, Tellis (Doris) Ingraham, Donald (Michelle) Ingraham, Lawrence Howard Ingraham, Rev. James Bain, Eleanor Hepburn, Loretta Nelly, Salathiel Jr., Rosevelt, Frank, Calvin, and Jermaine Mackey; Nieces & Nephews-In-Law: King-Niya Goddard and Zyion Delancy; Grand Nieces & Nephews: Allaya and Xander Butler, Amari Thompson; Grand Aunts & Uncle: Hanna Rahming, Hanna Brice, Sheila (Enos) Mackey, Estine Rolle and Bishop Franklyn Ferguson; Cousins: Chanelle Johnson, Chacelle and Payton Ferguson, Myhikkah, Myea, Maliyah and Lakhy Morris, Gregory, Tanisha and Leshae Knowles, Jayla Lloyd, Valarie Brown, Leonie Smith, Charles (Louise), Anthony (Clarissa), Randy (Frances), Franklyn (Broquelle), Sonia and Kendal Brice and Janice Harris, DeAngelo Ferguson, Roshano Minnis, Clairmonte, Vernon Jr, and Vernae Knight and Vernique (Rohn) Johnson, Darcelle McKinney, Jervin Williams, Simone Ferguson, Brenton Brooks, Allen Smith and Alexander Smith, Frai Pratt and Nevette Ferguson, Kirk (Della), Shawn (Mae), Brian (Phil) Miller, Tanya (Elmer) HCC Lowe, Shavonne, Derek, Kevin, Karen, Randy, Lisa, Pete, Kevin Michael, Marvin, Gerard Miller, Melissa, Allyn Miller, Ashley, Tomika and Ticole, Adam Miller, Scott, Dr. Sabriquet Pinder Butler, Sahaila Janiel, Devera, Ceejay, Slavonia, Kelly, Karen and Kerry Dixon,

Shantell Miller, Montgomery and Yasmine Miller, H.E. Leslia Miller-Brice MP, Jaden Miller, Skye, Chelsea and Blake Powell, Terrinque Miller, Revé Bain, Christopher Cleare, Trecara, Tenisha and Karen Cleare, Devin Rolle, Shawn Ingraham, Antone Rolle, Nigel (Mauricia) Ingraham Jr., Wellington (Nudira) Ramsey II, Drew, Trent, Donovan Ingraham, Marcian and Justin Swaby, Benjamin Hepburn, Michael, and Roosevelt Bain, Telise Ingraham, Teresa (Dr. Rodomir) Desir, Syria Cleare, Lakeisha (Thomas) Sands, Tahesha Ingraham, Dr. Tara (Ra’Shun) Taylor, Chaketra Humes, Darnell and Crystal Bain, Erica Wade and Tia-Maria Albury; Other Family & Friends: Deidre and Bill Taylor and family, Exerella Roberts and Family, Arthur Rahming, Prince Rahming and Family, Dr. Theodore Turnquest and Family, Ieischa Johnson & Family, Renaud (Johnny) Jean, Addington, Leonardo and Rionardo Godet, Raymond and Bertram (Monique) Reckley, Mr. Bacchus (Kim) Rolle MP, Leticia & Johnny Farrington & Family, Sylvia Taylor and Family, Francina Ward and Family, Florence Davis and Family, Shirley Andrews and Family, Children of the late Arrianna McPhee, Whitmore Evans and Family, George Evans and Family, Eulamae Ferguson and Family, Jennifer Reynolds, Bobby, Crystal and Rico Smith, Ruben Deleveaux, Kendenique Campbell, Derek and Keva Been, Mr. & Mrs Reginald Saunders, Judy Simmons, Vantrice Bowleg, Mr. Schaffer, Trevor Kelly, Persis Hepburn and Family, Louise Blyden and Family, Oral and Wilma Jones and Family, Anthony Dean, Terry & Perry Ferguson, Natasha Campbell and Angelo Strachan, Denneisha Dean, Edward Campbell, Terry Prosper and Family, Rochelle Newbold & Family, Ilka McPhee, Reynold Nichols, Jean Minus, Steven Johnson and Family, Minerva Johnson and Family, Jermaine and Jannean Bethell, Lynette Johnson and Family, Herman & Shelley Coston and Family, Janet Gomez, Renee Bethel and Family, Jill Taylor, Rayanna Smith, Rory and Marcy Dean and Family, Joy Ferguson, Jasmine Farrington, Sheena Fawkes, Elce Roberts & Family, Carlton & Cleora Wilkinson & Family, Theda & Alvin Jack and Family, Chris & Tonya Tucker and Family, Brent & Bloneva Marshall and Family, Ken & Derry Gibson and Family, Eloise Poitier and Family, Jodell Edgecombe, Jermaine Johnson, Derek Coleby, SAC Class of 1989 especially Calpurnia Campbell, Dawn Daniels, Charise Daniels-Miller, Erica Rolle-Brown and Anastasia Brown, Dwight and Raymond (Carla) Hall, Trevor (Val) Greene and the WHOLE SprayTeam Junkanoo Shack, Noel (Anishka) Fernander, Gregory (Natasha) Clarke, Terez Kemp, Mrs Daria Bain, Vivianne Sands, Heather Johnson, Vilda Chipman, Dexter (Valaria) Burns, Anna Knowles, Vanrea Dean, Management and Staff of Commonwealth Bank, Sherman Johnson, Clifton (Reta) Smith, Arawak Cay and GFT Tropical Shipping, Customers of FreightLinks Bahamas Ltd., R.M. Enterprises and Fred’s Trucking, American and Envoy Airlines, Former Staff of American Eagle. The Christian Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses – especially the Harold Road Congregation and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention

May Her Soul Rest in Peace!

Friends may pay their last respects at Bethel Brothers Morticians & Crematorium, #44a Nassau Street on Friday 10th May, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and at the church on Saturday 11th May, 2024 from 11 :00 a.m. until service time

Funeral Service for

JULIA “Sally” ISABELLE GRIST, 82

of Imperial Park, Sea Breeze, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday May 11th, 2024 at St. Matthew’s Anglican Church, East Shirley Street. Officiating will be The Rt. Rev’d. Laish Boyd, The Rev’d. Cannon Basil Tynes and The Rev’d. Fr. Scott Jupp, assisted by other members of the clergy. Interment will follow in the Eastern Cemetery, Dowedswell Street.

Sally Grist was preceded in death by her parents: George & Sally Basden of East Shirley Street, Her husband, the late Rev. Canon Dr. Peter A. Grist, her sisters: Lulu Hart, Iris Brennen and Beverly Basden, her brothers: Earl, Ernest (Dukie), Windsor and Audley.

She will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by her Son: Peter William Grist; Daughter: Dr. Mary Grist-Agubosim, MD; Grandsons: John Agubosim and Joshua Lightbourne; Granddaughter: Alexandria Grist; Sister: Natalie Tuddles; Son-in-law: Dr. Samuel Agubosim, MD; Sisters-in-law: Majorie Basden, Gloria Basden, Gloria, Marion and Lorraine Bethell, Jackie Carey and Evangeline Minnis; Brothers-in-law: Samuel Brennen Sr., Philip Bethell, and Roland Tuddles; Numerous nephews: Kenneth “Candy” Hart & Family, Troy Basden, Samuel Brennen Jr, Edison Basden, Winston Basden, David Basden, Sean Brennen Sr, Fr. Scott & Mrs. Deon Brennen & family, Terry Dames, Reginald Campbell, Andrew Pierce, Sean Brennen Jr. & family, Paul Evans, Patrick Basden, Keno Basden, Michael, Cyril and Ivan Carey, Pernell Bethell (Niles), Phillip Bethell (Tony), Charles Bethell, Andrew Bethell, Patrick Neuman, Valentino Bethell, Kenny Farrington, & Wilfred Minnis Jr.; Numerous nieces: Dr. Shane Brennen, Honnie Hepburn, Maria Basden & family, Claudette Basden, Gizelle Kelly, Kristen Hart, Charlotte King & family, Christy Roberts, Marsha (Dr. Butch) Barlette, Teenie Rigby, Opal Basden, Tangia Turnquest, Syann Brennen, India & Tatum Hepburn, Viola Knowles, Tammy Miller, Monique Edwards, Philippa Bethell, Karen Bethell, Angelique Bethell, Crystal Bethell, Natasha Johnson, and Sophie Higgs; Numerous Cousins: Sonja Chea, Trevor “Trevi” Basden, Adrian D’Aguilar, Bianca Allen & family, Lou Adams Jr., Roy Adams, Donna Toby, Veronica Johnson, Timmy Johnson, Dr Howard & Mrs. Mills & family, Clementina Butler, Victoria and Thelma Ferguson, Shelton Evans of Ft. Lauderdale, Dorothy and Elaine McPhee of Orlando, Marie, Derek and Charlton Johnson of Miami; Other relatives and friends including: The Rt. Rev. Laish & Joanne Boyd, The Rt. Rev. Gilbert & Olga Thompson, The Most Rev. Drexel Gomez & family, Rev. Canon Delano & Agie Archer, The Very Rev. Patrick & Astrid Adderley, Rev. Canon Crosley & Janet Walkine, The Rev.

Canon Norman Lightbourne & family, The Venerable Hugh Bartlett & family, The parish families of St. Matthew & St. Mary’s, Clement & Heather Maynard, Louis Hanchell, Angela Cleare, Noel & Prisca Gibbs, Kendal & Rubie Nottage, Sonia Rolle, Theodoris Huyler & family, Paula Adderley, Dion Peterson, Mary Stovel, Donna Murphy, The Reid Family, Justice Linda Virgil, Myrna Wilson, Paula Smith, Sheila Moree & family, Chief Stephen Agubosim, Collins Onyia, Other in-laws in the USA, The Adams and Ward families, Christy Ogbuji, Hope Lighbourne, Sharon Ferguson, the Adams family, Jared Nottage & family, The staff of Sol/Esso Bahamas, Dr. Agreta Eneas-Carey, Dr. Dia Serville, and the staff of the Private Medical Ward of PMH and many others too numerous to mention

May Her Soul Rest in Peace!

Friends may pay their last respects at Bethel Brothers Morticians & Crematorium, #44a Nassau Street on Friday 10th May, 2024 from 12:00 noon. to 6:00 p.m. and at the church on Saturday 11th May, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. until service time.

Death Notice for

Senior Immigration Officer DAVID CHRISTOPHER ROLLE, 56

of Hanna Road West, died at Doctors Hospital on Sunday May 5th, 2024.

He is survived by his daughters: Davinia and Daveriel Rolle; son: Davonte Rolle; grandchildren: Ruvae Robinson and Daleah Wallace; sister: Edith Rolle; brothers: Obediah, Oral, Stephen and Shem Rolle; and a host of other relatives and friends

Funeral Arrangements will be announced at a later date

Funeral Service for

REV’D RICHARD SOLOMON GIBBS, J.P.,

88

of Meadows Blvd., Winton Meadows, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday May 10th, 2024 at Believers Gospel Chapel, Prince Charles Drive. Officiating will be Pastor Rodrick Rolle, assisted by other ministers of the gospel. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Gardens, Soldier Road.

Left to cherish his fond memories are his Wife: Cynthia Gibbs; Children: Renee Barnett, Tina (Solomon) Gibson, Kalesa (Dr. Kevin) Simmons, Kevin and Keva Gibbs; Godchildren & Adopted Children: Jeffrey Beckles, Olivea Holley, Esuara Cumberbatch, Chardelpha Hanna, Vicavia Gomez, Bryan Pearce, Antoine Kerr, Ricardo Prosper; Grandchildren: Janae Head, Jamal Barnett, Garade (Amaris) Allen and Tegera Allen, and Katelynn Simmons; Great grandchildren: Juliette Rose Barnett, Aaliyah and A’Livia Head; Nieces: Louise (Lew) Glinton, Annamae Fox, Maria, Sandra & Villann Johnson, Betty Gibbs Ethlyn Williams , Estelle Miller, Schurley Kay Arthur, Virginia Sawyer, Brenda (Tom) Hackett, Pandora Ingraham, Sandra Beneby, Evis Missick and Avis Frith; Nephews: Clifford (Marjorie) Johnson, Herbert (Sheba) Gibbs, Alpha (Autumn) Gibbs, George, Edison, Richard (Lillian) and Audley (Sonia) Gibbs, Leon (Juanita) Arthur, Lloyd, Kenny, Wilie and Charlie Ingraham; Sisters-in-law: Floreta Gibbs, Thelma Murphy, La Donna Williams, Brenda (Basil) Dean, and Remona Ferguson; Brother-inlaw: Leonard Ferguson; Grandnieces and Nephews: Taharji Smith, Nadia, Lamont, William and Darren, Calvin (Betsy) Williams, Natalia & Liam Gibbs, Melissa Bassa, Sherry, Simone & Denis Sawyer, Darryl and Gayle, Jolenta, Alecia, Amber, Alyxendro and Aluardo Williams, Sharene Gibbs, Richard Kendall (Dr. Anya) Gibbs, Annia, Andreas and Alyssa Gibbs, Margo Solomon, Danitra Johnson; Cousins: Ivy Williams & Family, Descendants of the late Stephen Penn, Joan Saunders & Family, Russell Strachan & Family, Teddy Symonette & Family, Shirley Smith & Family, Descendants of the late Albear & Rose Simmons, Darryl Francis, the children of the late Preston Hall, the children of the late Kenneth Lightbourne, Victor (Ruth) Lightbourne, the children of the late Grace Cartwright, the children of the late Jappie Bain, the descendants of the late Dorothy Hamilton. Special Mention: Muriel Dean and Cecelia Ewing, Victor and Brenda Bain & Family, Sherry Bullard, Melvin Seymour, Michelle Taylor, Veronica Dean, Meryl Deveaux, Hopeful Hanna, Antionette Bonimy; Other relatives and friends: Children of the late Edmund Rigby, Descendants of the late Prince & Carol Bonimy, Vylma Curling and Family, Ted Thompson and Family, Barton Duncanson and Family, Pastor Roderick & Veronica Rolle and Believer’s Gospel Chapel family, friends of Abundant Life Bible Chapel, Agatha Beckles, Anthony & Bernie

Beckles and family, Elhomme Octoma (Lum), Dieuseul Sanon (Jason), Nestor Posper, Paulette Connolly, Children of the late Muriel Hall, Hatlynn, Eustace Hall, Gary & Ruth Smith, Beryl Rolle, Hessely & Olga Stubbs, Mrs. Valsine, Bricemae Gibson, Zelia (Marvin) Bethel, Justice Deborah (Garth) Fraser, Terry ( Patty) Fountain, Elma Garraway, Willamae Salkey, Blossom and Bonnie Nyguen, Barbara Barnes, Kelsie Dorsett, Pamela Armaly, Mingo Family, Mishka Jameson & Family, Cyrena Wallace & Family, Chivon Newbold & Family, Dr. Eneia Theophilus & Family, Jodie Burrows & Family, Antionette Drummond & Family, Tonya Dames & Family, Eddie Wright, Naomi Deveaux, Pastor Durk & Laurie, Charles Smith & 30th Company Boys Brigade, Master Tech Ltd., The Honourable Michael Pintard and Members of the Free National Movement Party, Odd Fellows Lodge Members, The Deleveaux Family, Reverend Terrance Morrison and Members of Zion E & S, Reverend Glendon Rolle and Members of Zion Yamacraw, Reverend Permon Rolle and Gethsemane Baptist Church, Black Point, Exuma, Elmira College Family. We request that you pardon us if we omitted any names, please charge the oversight to our heads and not to our hearts

The service will be live streamed on Facebook @ believersgospelchapel242

May His Soul Rest in Peace!

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

Death Notice for NATHALIE KNOWLES, 72

of Cordia Crest, Foxdale Subdivision and formerly of Old Bight, Cat Island, died at her residence on Tuesday, May 7th, 2024.

She is survived by her daughters: Shonell Knowles, Giselle Andrews and Natasha Smith; sons: Kemuel Knowles and Inspector Jared Knowles; sister: Joycelyn Ambrose; brothers: Solomon and Franklyn Rolle; grand children: Edward Jr., Nathalie, Edlisa, Edwarnique and Ariel Knowles; aunt: Olive Dawkins; and a host of other relatives and friends

Funeral Arrangements will be announced at a later date

Death Notices for Funeral Service for

ODIA HADDASSAH McKINNEY, 28

of Gibbs Lane off Nassau Street, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday May 10th, 2024 at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, West Hill Street.

Officiating will be Fr. Glen Nixon, assisted by members of the clergy. Interment will follow in the Catholic Cemetery, Infant View Road.

Left to cherish her fond memories are her Sons: Mickellunn and Mickhai Ritchie; Parents: Stephen and Treva McKinney; Brothers: Stephen, Schvonne McKinney, Brother-In-Law: Aaron Wood; Sisters: Okoya McKinney, Stefka Wood; Niece: Nalla McKinney, Avery Wood; Nephew: Darian McKinney; Fiancé : Miguel A. Ritchie; Aunts: Sabrina Ingraham, Davina Brown, Philippa Robinson, Shelly Collymore, Lee Rahming, Sarah Sands; Uncles: Desmond Sands, Theadore Rahming, Leslie Ingraham Sr.; Cousins: Lavell McKinney, Lavern (Sam), Sharade Taylor, Shade Turnquest, Daryl, William III, Ricardo, Wilfred McKinney, Desmond Jr., Celestial, Jewel, Charity Sands, Bridgette Nicky (Ricardo), Theadora, Theadore Jr Rahmning, Torri, Thea, Toya Rahmning, Leslie Jr., Dionne, Alera Ingraham, Juffura Russell, Dwayne, Tiffany, Kimbley McKinney, Darce Mottl, Antonio Whymns, Tavaras Styles Douglas, Romikon (Gurilande), Doyle III, Clement Jr., Cashera, Chalecia, Sara, Paul, Teiko, Zhivago, Ahmad, Ervano, Shavincia, Roberto Burrows, Vincent Jr., Sharonn, Rolando Burrows, Rhainne, Nicole, Destiny, Ashley, Marcel Jr., LeShante, Isaiah, Brionne, Leslie III Ingraham, Eryn, Tonya, Sharon, Doyle Sr., James Burrows, Marcell Flowers, Mark, Nakita, Niki Davis, Tavras Jr., Travis Styles, Rolando Jr., Romeko Jr. Burrows, Debbie, Jeffrey, Terron, Tyler, Aleia Collymore, Lexia, (Ryan) Cartwright, Felicity, Ferron, Shantz Collymore, Dimitri, Davaughn, Danielle Robinson, D’Andrielle Evans, Taryn, Anthony Nottage; Other Relatives & Friends: Enid Lewis, Sazzon Senior, Oshane Senior, Usain Lightbourne, Dr. Sharer & Mrs. Sharer, Staff of Lenes, Patrons and customers of the Seafood Boil, Dr. Charle Rahming, Dr. Micheal E. Darville, Dr. Daune Sands, Dr. Adrian Cargill and the staff of ICU Doctors Hospital, The Family of Mr. Anthony & Barbra Newbold, Leslie Miller & Family, Athema Bowe and family and the Bostwick Family.

May Her Soul Rest in Peace!

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

VENECIA IANTHAE (Enola) WARD-BURKE, 87

of Woodland Road off Village Road, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Wednesday May 1st, 2024.

She is survived by her daughter: Bianca D’Aguilar- Allen; sons: John D’Aguilar and Barrymore Ward; grandchildren: Billy Allen Jr., Shafayne D’Aguilar, Allen Daniel and Hannah D’Aguilar, Barisse, Lariese, Aisha Ward, Teiko Moss, Zachary and Byrton Ward; son-in-law: Billy Allen Sr.; daughterin-law: Margaret Ward; sister-in-law: Gloria Ward; nieces: Judy McPhee, Michelle and Gizelle Ward; nephews: Ralph Jan and Montgomery Ward; and a host of other relatives and friends

Funeral Arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Chief Supt of Police CHRISTOPHER GLEN WRIGHT,

57

of Palm Beach Street, died at his residence on Friday, May 3rd, 2024.

He is survived by his wife: Sonia Wright; daughters: Kailesa Greenslade and Christi Wright; son: Christin Wright; grand children: Cimiyah Roberts and Cymphony Greenslade; sisters: Linda Smith, Buena Wright, Anita Ramsey, Susan Cargill and Kim Thurston; brothers: Colin, Berne, Kendal, Mervin, Keith, Robert and Edward Wright; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral Arrangements will be announced at a later date

ADAM MUNROE, 82

Death Notices for Death Notices For Eletha Leotha Curry, 79

of Oakridge Road, South Westridge, died at his residence on Friday, May 3rd, 2024.

He is survived by his wife: Maxine Munroe; daughters: Cheryl Munroe-Jones, Stephanie Roberts and Marva Munroe-Rolle; sons: Darryl, Phillip and Ricardo Munroe; sisters: Dyhann Clarke, Cecile Torrance and Donna Isidora; brothers: Michael Young, Noel and Philip Munroe; numerous grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral Arrangements will be announced at a later date.

LYDIA ELIZABETH BULLARD, 83

of Marlin Drive, Highland Park and formerly of The Ferry, Little Exuma, died at her residence on Thursday, May 2nd, 2024.

She is survived by her daughters: Regina and Trina Bullard; sons: Vaughn, Warren and Weldon Bullard; grandchildren: Jamaal, Gabriel and Javaughn Bullard; daughter-in-law: Sherene Bullard; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral Arrangements will be announced at a later date.

a resident of Sunset Meadows, Cowpen Road died at her residence on Saturday, May 4th, 2024.

She is survived by her daughter: Denise Johnson; son: Pedro Mejias; daughter: Denise Johnson; son-inlaw: Ivry Johnson; brother: Floyd Deveaux; sisters-inlaw: Majorie Deveaux & Nellie Smith; grandchildren: Dario Mackey, Shanae Fife, Pedirea, Pedniqua and Pedro Mejias III, Naomi, Deborah and Johnathan Charles; great grandchildren: Dario Mackey Jr. Daisha and Dwayne Mackey, Vantaea Stuart & Caiya Rahming and other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Emmerson Lewis Dickson, 55

a resident of Mastic Point, Andros, Bahamas died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Tuesday, May 7, 2024.

He is survived by his sons: Emmerson Dickson, Emmit Dickson, Deangelo, Dexter and Deandra Martin; sisters: Tanya Gaitor & Vera Woodside; daughterin-law: Vasanique Dickson; granchildren: Adale Albury, Nilah Taylor & Rodesha Dorvil; numerous nieces & nephews and a host of other relatives and friends including: Willamea Martin.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Funeral Services For

Norman Eugene Strachan, 73

affectionately called “Tom”

of Golden Gates No. 2, will be held on Saturday, May 11th, 2024, 11:00a.m. at Bahamas Christian Fellowship Centre, Carmichael Road. Officiating will be Apostle Paul J. Butler, assisted by other Ministers of the Gospel. Cremation will follow.

Left to cherish is memories are his beloved wife: Marina Braynen-Strachan; sons: Dentri and Isaiah; daughters: Lauralee (Brian) Forbes, Bridgette and Lauren Strachan; adopted daughter: Joycelyn of Miami, Florida; grandchildren: Mya and Brandon Forbes, Jonathon, Lauren-Ashley and MarcAnthony Strachan; brothers: Samuel (Annamae) and Nigel (Alethia) Strachan; sisters: Helen (Basil) Ferguson, Rosemary (Philip) Deveaux and Olivia Strachan-Mortimer, Terry (Samuel) Harris, and Betty Strachan; brothers-in-law: Valentino McKinney, Romeo (Elesia) Delancey, Don, Jerome, Kirk, Stephen & Barry Braynen; sisters-in-law: Carla (Philip) Armbrister, Nicole Bethel, Juliet (Shane) Taylor, Melvese, Theresa, Joan, Sonia, Tracy & Shonell Braynen; nephews: Don, Sean, Mark and Superintendent of Police Keith (Orienthia) Ferguson, Lloyd II (Yvonne) and Larry Bowleg, Edmund II of Orlando, Florida, Tavaris (Sunettra) of New York City, Kareem, Kurth (Dario), Dr. Samuel II (Ashton) of Alabama, Nigel II (Jamilah) of Pittsburg and Nathan Strachan, Kenneth Mortimer II, Philip Deveaux II, Billy, David II, and Davante Strachan, Nieces: Dr. Kira (Dr. Warren) Manyara of Minnesota, Bridgette Bowleg-Sawyer, Revonne (Carlos) Collie, Jasmine (Sheldon) Johnson, Chrystal Deveaux, Dr. Samantha (Keith) Strachan of Alabama, Kenna Mortimer of Toronto, Canada, Shadane Strachan, Tamika Rolle, Aaronika Forbes, Ramoana

Sweeting; cousins: Danny, Harry and Clifford Strachan, Maryanne Strachan, Dorothy Moultrie, Marge Smith, Cora McPhee, Harry and Brenda Strachan, and Sharon Clarke; other relatives and friends: Kelya Dean and family, Vanria Edwards and family, Patricia Isaacs and family, Dr. Charmaine Bodie and family, Dr. Narad Morgan and family, Dwayne Maycock and family, Claudia Saunders and family, Kirk Rolle PMH Warehouse, Larissa Poitier and family, Allyson Crawley and family, Pastor Paul J. & Elder Maxine Butler and the entire BCFC family, The entire Braynen family, The entire Strachan family, Golden Gates #2 family, Rochelle Manchester and family, Dr. Gary Kawesch, Philip and Hilda Saunders, Hon. Pia T. Glover-Rolle, MP for Golden Gates and many other relatives and friends too numerous to mention. If your name was not mentioned, please forgive us; it was not intentional

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

Death Notice For

Denva Omega Braynen, 56

of Kenwood Street died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Monday, May 6th, 2024.

He is survived by his children: Natesha, Denver, Deshanno and Jahba Braynen; grandchildren: Rickia and Javanno Braynen and Calvin Mcphee Jr.; mother: Selma Braynen; siblings: Dorish BraynenSmith, Lolita, Monique, Shonique, Shannon and Ason Braynen; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Funeral Service For

Coralee Elizabeth Percentie, 73

a resident of Harbour Island, Eleuthera, Bahamas who died at her residence on Thursday, April 18th, 2024 will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 11th, 2024 at St. John’s Anglican Church, Harbour Island, Eleuthera. Father Bryton Ward assisted by The Rev’d Father Roderick Bain and Pastor Derek Glico will offciate. Interment will follow in St. Catherine’s Cemetery, Harbour Island, Eleuthera Bahamas.

Though my shining light has been dimmed and now shines brightly in a better place, I leave behind a beautiful garden of exquisite roses and radiant sunfowers my children: Andrew Percentie, Lapaige ‘Paige’ Percentie, Ginger Percentie, Dario Armbrister & Lebria Percentie; granddaughters: Alexandria & Alexine Curry, Lebronia (Xavier) Albury, Asher & Angel Percentie and Gianna Farquharson; grandson: Daishon E. Percentie; two great grandsons: Emarion Braynen & Zavion Albury; extended children: Lorrie Francis, Lestina Sawyer, Lotus major, Julie Morley,Wesley (Tangela) Miller, William Miller Jr., Kyien (Beriska) Moss, Tenisha (Dwight) Inniss and Randolph Curtis; daughters-in-law: Lakota and Melinda Percentie; grandson in-law: Xavion Albury; adopted grandchildren: Lovely & Latia Sawyer, Harper Dean, Rodney Diegue, Rillen Saunders, Vivanna Thompson, Mikyle Glico and K.C Dean; brothers: Randy, Harrison, Hartman ‘Bobby’, Derek Saunders and Ivan Saunders of Freeport, Grand Bahama; sisters: Ionie Kelly and Rosena Brown; brothers-in-law: Stevie Percentie and Tony Roberts; sisters-in-law: Leanora, Pauline, Tina and Harlene Saunders, Ann Percentie-Russell and Diane Percentie; nieces: Ena Sawyer, Dorothy Eloise (Micheal) Knowles, Andrea Francis, Kayla, Lynette & Inga Saunders, Rosita (Joe) Kariuki, Margo (Archie) Pennerman, Tonia (William) Percentie, Ebony Thompson, Randaniesha Hanna, Vandera Saunders, Kendra Wells, Tamara Saunders, Meoshie Saunders, Elmira-Mae Percentie; nephews: Vandkye (Sarah) Saunders, Franklyn Francis, Anthony (Larise) Francis, Mario (Hildred) Francis, Jarrod Saunders, Vaughn Saunders, Rafael Saunders, Justin Saunders, Derek Saunders Jr., Gereno Saunders, Carlo Saunders, Pascale Saunders, Asa Brown, Ishmael and Jordan Brown, William & Ashley Percentie, Quinton, Mario, Wade and Andy Percentie, Avyen and Amir Clarke; grand nieces: Jacquleen Francis, Janette (Shandokan) Wilson, Wanya (Jeno) Jones, LaShanda (Jovann) Johnson, Derricka Lloyd, Wangeci Kariuki, Sanaa Saunders, Katjuwn-Lee Hanna, Season (Colton) Grant; grand nephews: Kenneth Eulin Jr. (deceased), Taureen Forbes, Jehu, Khristen, Craig & Mario Francis Jr., Vaughn Fife, Keanu Pennerman, Tonaj Percentie, Doctor Kyle Saunders, Rashad Saunders and Kathon Hanna Jr.; great grand nieces & nephews: Kenazia Eulin, Tareé Forbes, Darren Woodside Jr., McGyver Williams Jr., Seth, Autumn, Destiny & Ignatious Wilson, Zarae Gaitor, Ayden Roberts, Greyson Jones, Jashyra, Jashaun & Jashyla Johnson, Kyle Saunders Jr.; adopted sisters: Mildred Robert & her girls, Jessie Brooks, Nora Albury, Cecilee Albury and Janeen McQueen; special friends: Elaine (Glenroy) Arahna, Daschiel, Harvey & Roy Roberts, Pastor Derek (Susan) Glico, Wallace Bain, Ms Smith, Ethelmae Moss, Vanna Roach, Mrs. Christina Rolle & Family, Florence Pinder & Family, Mr

Joseph ‘Joe’ Oliver and Terry ‘Doc’ Roberts; fshing buddy: Berton Dean, The Domino gang under the ‘PLP tent’; god children: Renaldo Grant, Lamount Morley, Angel Dean And Analia Duncombe; extended family: all my relatives and cousins of the late Percival Johnson Sr., the late Blanche Bethel, the late Bertha Curry, the late Naomi Johnson; My Rippley Street family & neighbors, Linda Brennen & Family, Patricia Coakley & Family, Carmen Francis & family, Samuel Lewis & family, Lueanne Saunders & family, Ellis Imlach & Family, Renea Lewis & family, Rose Neilly & Family, Michelle Darville-Higgs & family, Mario Grant & family, Laureann Albury & Family, Valerie and Juanita Percentie,Carol Hanna & Family, Mr Harrison Dean & Family, The Late Paul Farquharson Sr & Family, Rickey Mackey & Family, Ronni Roberts & family, Marcus Pinder & Family, Terry Deveaux & Family, Ralph ‘Uncle Ralph’ Sawyer & Family. Lydia Durham & Family, Frederick Higgs & Family, The family of the late Leroy Johnson, Shervin Emmanuel & Family, Lionisha Ferguson & family, Freddie Bethel & family, Shammie Grant & family, Della Hutchinson & family The Rev. Fr. Oswald Pinder & Family, The Rev. Fr. Julian Campbell & Family, The Rev. Fr. Bryton Ward & Family, Pastor Tavar Major and family, Bishop Samuel & Lady Delma Higgs & family, Bishop Anthony Dean; special thank you and appreciation are extended to: the management and staff of Rosalita, Matthew Sweeting and the management and staff of Commonwealth Funeral Home, the staff of Princess Margaret and Doctors Hospitals, Dr. Bethel and staff of the Harbour Island Government Clinic, Dr. Leonardo Culmer & Bahamas Wellness, to all the customers that patronized Clip and Curl Nutty Supplies Store business the past years and to the entire communities of North Eleuthera including Harbour Island and Spanish Wells. If we inadvertently forgot to mention anyone, we do apologize. Thank you for being a part of the life and legacy of the late Coralee Elizabeth Percentie

Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at THE CHAPEL OF MEMORIES THE NEW COMMONWEALTH FUNERAL HOME, INDEPENDENCE DRIVE on (TODAY) Thursday from 3:00-7:00 p.m. on Friday from 9:30 a.m. - 1200 noon and at the church in Harbour Island Friday from 5:00 p.m. to service time on Saturday

Death Notice For Margaret Theresa Grant, 87

of Harbour Island, Eleuthera, Bahamas, died at her residence on Sunday, May 5th, 2024

She is survived by her 2 sons: Perry & Martin Grant; 2 daughters: Karen Turnquest & Violet Roberts; grandchildren and great grandchildren; 2 sisters: Wilma Bullard and Betty Davis; one brother: Edward Saunders Jr.; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of relatives and friends..

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

Funeral Services For

Falourde Pierre Julsaint, 44

a resident of Carmichael Road formerly from Borgne, Haiti. Funeral Service will be held on Sunday, May 12th, 2024, 1:00pm at Francophone Seventh-day Adventist Church, Balfour Avenue and Exuma Street. Officiating will be Pastor Moise Abroite assisted by other minister of the Gospel. Interment will follow in Lakeview Memorial Gardens & Mausoleum John F Kennedy Drive.

She was repdeceased by her mother: Sarilia Sifrard Pierre; father: Lucien Pierre.

Left to cherish her memories are her husband: Miguel Julsaint; son: Keny Tador and Isaac Julsaint; daughters: Daloude Louima, Abygaelle Julsaint, Bygaelle Julsaint; brothers: Tiga Pierre (deceased) Ervy Pierre, Phillip Pierre, Dorsemay Pierre, Vengue Pierre, Roro Pierre, Garry Pierre (deceased), Tiga Pierre (deceased); sisters: Filaime Pierre, Fisline Pierre (deceased), Modilia Pierre, Délivrance Pierre (deceased) Fijenie Pierre (deceased); nephews: Ono Junior Jean, Luckson Jean, Josy Pierre, Smith Pierre, Bibi Pierre, Dabens Pierre, Stevens Pierre, Djooby Pierre, Marc Jose Saint Jean, Guersonn Frédéric, Wilberson Frédéric, Marquenel Frédéric; nieces: Mirlouse Jean, Rose Cassandra Jean, Woodeline Pierre,

Delvie Pierre, Valencia Pierre, Djenie Pierre, Phedia Pierre, Djenica Pierre, Vitalaime Pierre; cousins: Eveline Charles, Benley Pierre, Kianna Exume, Edson Exume Vilmer Pierre, Erica Pierre, Bonika Pierre, James Pierre, Jerry Pierre (deceased) Louis Pierre, Maxo Thador, Jaki, Immacula, Dieuvert, Merlande, Neslie Emile, Willy, Marthe Charles, Nemy Charles, La family Joseph, La family Casimir, La family maxi, La family Gorge; friends: St Martin Family, Desir Family, Debelmar family, Esther, Enverdieu, Rodney, Johnny, eveline Oska, Jean Robert family, Mark; and a host of other relatives and friends are too numerous to mention.

Relatives and friends may pay their last respect at Rest On Funeral Chapel, #166 Kenwood Street, Mount Royal Avenue on Saturday, 11th May, 2024 from 2:00pm-5:00pm and at the church from 12:00 noon until service time.

Joanel Juste, 48

a resident of Eleuthera and formerly from Port- de- paix, Haiti who died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Thursday, 4th April, 2024. Service will be held on Tuesday, 14th May, 2024, 11:00am at Rest On Funeral Chapel Suit. Officiating will be Dr. Antoine St. Louis, assisted by other Ministers of Gospel. Cremation will follow.

Left to cherish his memories are his wife: Italia Bruitil; children: Neque Mike Juste, Steevens Juste, Max Roosevelt Juste and Brineda Schama Juste; relatives and friends: Nathalie Sweeting, Dr. Antoine St. Louis and The Haitian Ambassy, and a host of other relatives and friends to numerous to mention.

May His Soul Rest in Peace.

Funeral Services For Trarilien

Merisier, 42

a resident of Palm Beach Street and formerly from Port de Paix, Haiti. Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, May 11th, 2024, 1:00pm at New Haitian Mission Baptist Church. Officiating will be Bishop Exante Cherelus assisted by other Ministers of Gospel. Interment will follow in Southern Cemetery, Cowpen Road.

He is survived by his wife: Yvette Jones; children: Karlos Merisier, Tarrica Merisier, Maleah Jenica Merisier; brother: Enel Merisier; sister: Antiola Merisier; nieces: Widelie Desir, Rooseverline Fleurus and Chedlie Mitial; special friend: Elmase Saintil; cousins: Manel Docteur, Stanley, Wilner and Jimmy; and a host of other relatives and friends: Mirlene, Nehemi, Willie, Jimmy, Fabie, Island, Lovenica, Nayoume, Avens Avantea, Tino, Lavisa, Mackdiny, Owen, Malisha, Brianna, Brayden Brundon, Brittany, Anthony, Quincy, Sherille, Camille, Tina, Precious, Ambrosine, Shenique, Latoya, Patrice, Issac, Krystal, Charlene, Shandika, Elvis, VanDyke, Tristan, Nardo, Rodline Jimmy Midline, Johnathan, Jedinne, klèmansine, Kola, Tivann, Edèlson and Bahamas Food

Service staff and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.

May His Soul Rest In Peace

Relatives and Friends may pay their last respects at Rest On Funeral Chapel Ltd., #166 Kenwood Street, Mount Royal Avenue on Friday, 10th May, 2024 from 10:00am to 5:00pm and at the church on Saturday from 12:00noon until service time.

Death Notice For Pastor Henry-Claude Saintil

a resident of Burial Ground, East Street and formerly from Pignon, Haiti, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Wednesday, May 8th, 2024.

He is survived by his wife: Berenite Saintil; children: Jhency Saintil, Jhenley Saintil, Caleb Saintil, Abigail Saintil, Rebekah Saintil, Henry Bildad Saintil, Chidlene Saintil, Claude Saintil, Richecarde Saintil and Woldine Saintil; sisters: Islene Saintil and Kelita Saintil; brother: Ychemy Saintil; special friend: Marie Clezia Hubert and other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Death Notices For

Don Van Clarke, 63

Brookell Mackey, 42

of Miami Street passed away on Friday, May 3, 2024 at his residence.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

of Shirley Street passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at the Princess Margaret Hospital.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

of Pitta Road passed away on May 28th.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Jamal Forbes, 37

Death Notice For

Mr. Cedrole Saimphilus, 52

of Soldier Road West and formerly of Chansolme, Haiti died at The Princess Margaret Hospital on Tuesday, May 7th, 2024.

Mr. Saimphilus is survived by his father: Yor Saimphilus; mother: Jesila Prière; wife: Samenta Lorjina Joseph; children: Wolby, Cedeline, Cedelin, Wanby, Lorchetany, Cedrika, Andrika, Cerdy, Cedniqueka, Zion; brothers: Saint Filus, Mondesir, Dieusel, Oksilyen, Sè, Salila, Levonia, Anancia, Anette, Sila, Anette; sisters: Alette, Acilia, Auxilia, Simorne, Sarette; brother: Alliance, Albert, Alex; and numerous nieces and nephews, cousins, close relatives and friends too numerous too mention at this time.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a future date.

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Families are our #1 Priority.

Final Rites & Burial For

Mr. Kenton Aubrey Farquharson, 30

will be held on Saturday, May 11th, 2024, 1:00pm at New Covenant Baptist Church, East West Highway, New Providence, Bahamas. Offciating will be Bishop Gerrado Major assisted by Pastor Michelle Major and other Ministers of the Gospel.

Everlasting memories will always be in the hearts of his mother: Samantha Morley; father: Kendall Farquharson; children: Kaylo, Kaylaya & Kayanna Farquharson; grandparents: Annie Morley, Roslyn Brown & Samuel Fowler; brothers: Kendall Jr., Kenneth, Ken & Kenny; sisters: Cassidy & Kiarra; nephew: Kendall III; aunts: Neverateria, Annishka, Phillippa (Brevis) Cox, Elva; niece: Cassandra (Samuel) Russell, Terryann, Martha Knowles, Christina, Karen, Kayla, Kaynell & Kentrell; uncles: Gerald, Dwayne (Kesha) Morley, Donville, Shawane (Talarisha) Morley, James (Tonya) Morley, Arlington (Vanessa) Fowler, Lamount, Jerome & Jason; mother of his children: Garneisha Knowles; grandaunt: Winifred, Curlene, Sherell, Patsy, Rosena, Rebecca Newton, Cynthia, Rudy & Mabel; granduncle: Eldridge, Perry, Sam, Freddie & Horice; cousins: Michael, Sheron, Wells, Sheraton, Seantia, Ocean, Shelton, Dwayne (Petra), Devon, Deon, Tavia, Rebecca, Gerran, D. J., Donnavon, Donnae, Shawana, Shanty, T.J., Vantay, Shanel Morley, Savannah, Israel, Zion, Jazayah, Glenda, Glen, Terraine, Mikesha, Ikesha, Shenique, Calsea, Lynndonia, Lavonia, Remington, Alantino, Katie, Benjamin, Tara, Cliffon, Calsey, Kelson, Cameron, Kashawn, Kelvin, Karanique, Kelvonia, Chelsea, Keynez, Keldin, Shaquille, Aaron, Mateo, Brandy, Pamela, Chrystal, Ching, Kyle, Charlisa, Dale, Shaquel, Shania & Shane; 2nd brothers: Shaquille, Delron, Thorn, Phil, A.J.; 2nd sisters: Phillippa & Shanovia; godchildren: Johnnay, John; cousins: Vanesta (Buddy), Rudy (Dena), Sherry (Troy), Jason, Jermaine (Bernetty) Edricka, Nicky, Marsha, Julian, Shan, Calvin, Sean Pintard, Alex, Larouche, Vernell, Keshawn, Nicole, Alffred Jr., Alex, Shamar, Tario, Mando, Ratio, Ryan, Shakiel, Opal, Lil Jay, B.J., Mo, Golda, Arthur, Ritchie, Sheroy & Daylin; godparents: Joyann, Elvina, Mae, Tasha, Melissa, Charmaine, Miriam, Myra, Forma & Ree; other relatives & friends: Margo, Sheena, Shenique, Shane, Sherell & Marvin, Mia, Adrian, Brendesha, John, Louise, Michael, Ghost, Ronnie, Chrissy, Frank Collie & Family Kenson, Tarran, Joel, No, Marlin, Hulio, Jerry, Blo, Vonnie, Stacy Boodle & Family, Queen & Family, Sharon Boodle & Family, Clarice Hart & Family Jenece, Joycelyn & Family, Carol, Sandra, Milo Munroe, Turner Family, Sammy, Mullings Family, Kesha Boodle & Family, Bowles Family, Boodle Family, Ninja, Carey Family, Johnson Family, Omi & Tex Taylor, Honourable Lisa Rahming, Mama (Chicken & Fries), Roxanna & Family, Prince, Justin, Basil, Seamans Lounge (Pardon I), Mila Gray & Family Bennett, Cleare Family, Lisa, Shalena, Franklyn & Tiffany, Pastor Gerrado Major & Family, Pastor Steven & Margo Chipman & Family, Greg Knowles & Family, Kela, Sonny & Aaron Morley & Family, Ida Street, Marathon & Englerston Community, Diane & Sheniqua & The Montell Heights Family, Michelle, BHRA, Bahamas Bykers, Turks Island Families, Cecil, Bahamas Air Navigation Service Authority, Airpro’s Air Conditioning and Refrigeration.

The body will repose at the Chapel of Saints, Sweeting’s Colonial Mortuary #54 Blue Hill Road from10:00 pm on Friday until 5:00pm and on Saturday from 12.00noon until Service Time.

Funeral Service For

Glenroy Lou Brown Jr., 21

of #15 Water Street, Big Pond Subdivision will be held on Saturday, May 11, 2024, 11:00a.m. at Trinity Globe Cathedral, Marshall Road.

Officiating will be Bishop Trevor Williamson assisted by other Ministers of the Gospel. Intermet will follow in Old Trail Cemetery, Abundant Life Road.

He is survived by his mother: MarieAnn (Marian) Nicola Hanna; father: Glenroy Brown Sr.; sisters: Yendricka Hanna, Clara Camille (adopted) Glendina Brown; brother: Glenroy Brown Jr. II; nephews: Deangelo Kerr, Jomari Saunders, Kenwood Clarke, Macario Higgs (adopted); grandparent: Alfred Hanna; uncles: Kendal Hanna, Basil Brown, Jason Brown, Bradley Brown, Jeffery Brown, Morse Brown, Tyrone Brown, Rodger Brown, Tavares Brown; aunts: Charlene Ranger of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Michelle Lewis, Jennifer Rolle, Princess Seifert, Claudine Jones, Diana Jackson, Tyrene Johnson, Katherine Hanna, Deborah Smith of Freeport, Prophetess Dr. Michelle Crump of Coral Springs, Florida, Anastasia Tyson of Vero Beach, Florida. Pricilla Johnson, Lerline Brown, Sandra Clarke, Cora Ferguson, Edna Munnings, Casa Bain, Portia Brown, Cherry Brown; grand uncles: Rev. Clayton Hanna, Elder Hayward Wright of Vero Beach, Florida, Elder John Wright; grand aunts: Angeline Morley, Minister Lucymae Wright, Shirley MacFarlane, Leotha Carter, Gloria Miller, Elizabeth Saunders, Vernice Wright, Emmerita Burrows, Marina Burrows, Ineka Finlayson, Sallymae Wright of Vero Beach, Florida; cousins: Jamal Hanna, Dustin (Valencia) Hanna Jr., Roland Riveiere Jr., Bernard Thomas, Kendal Jr., Amara, Donovan Jr., Devon and Jamal (Shantel) Hanna, Travis Wright, Keyon LaFrance, Darrantae Murray and Brian Dees, Randa, Devon and Mantae Hanna, Alexandria Pyfrom, Sherlene and Kita Wright, Pereaka Stubbs, Reshan, Roshan and Scarlette Munroe, Shaquashia, Larry, Jommy Franklyn, Jonelle Rollins, Kim Cabbagestack, Queenie Davies and McKia Jones, Norman Waldron, Alpharize Waldron, Ganae and Jason Sweeting, Travis Rahming, Valentino, Temico, Amelia and Brandon Wallace, Frankdesha Simmons, Jermaine Major, Tomasena and Tommy Bowe, Rico and Ciara Ferguson, Aj, Mikey and Branae Brown; other relatives and friends: Deacon John and Dr. Carolyn Rolle, Rev. Dr. Ricardo, Olga, Carolyn, Captain Conrad and Denika Symonette, Captain John and Kimberly Rolle, Stefan Rahming, Gustavus Cox Jr., Roland, Kelita, Rojae and Kayden Gibson, Onike, Candy, Lashanda, Aniska, Rosco, Andasha Seymour, Casinlee, Ritchell, Ria and Maylene Williams, Roger Williams, Sharon Seymour, Alvin and Dianne Turnquest, Alfred and Victoria Williams, Elma and Raymond Moss, Leslie and Nursing Officer Fiona St. Albord Mr. Algernon Jones and family, Columbus Primary School Family, The Fitness Family, The Nailers Association, Bishop Leroy and Miriam Emmanuel The Good Samaritan Kingdom Ministries Family, The Hon. Pia Glover-Rolle, Minister of Public Service and Labour, Sis. Sharanda Williams, Sister Sisters Forever, Mrs. Polena Pratt Johnson and Family, Mrs Jacqulyn Miller, Mrs.

Marina Knowles and Family, Pastor Dereck and Monique Maycock Bethlehem Holiness Faith Mission Pastors and Members, Madeline Knowles and Family, Lauren and Justin Knowles, Anderze and Chanel Grant, Tedra Bethel, Katrina Armbrister, Nikita Swaby and The Black Point Community, Muricka Brown, Geno Edgecombe, Charvey Gsitor, Phillip Rolle, Rashawna Rolle, Algernon Jones, Dwayne Smith, Carlton (Aniska) Smith, Stephine Wright, Valencia Longley, Valdeze Miller, Althamese (Raymond) Darling, Lynden, Dedrie, Anthony, Nathania, Shantweeka, Torry and Antionette Burrows, Shena (Destone) Ferguson, Clyde, Kendal, Joy, and Trevor (Shenique) Burrows, Monique, Nicola, Nehemiah (Wendy) Davis, Debbieann (Eddie) Jones, Denny, John Jr. (Aniska), Deacon Trevor (Shenique) Wright, Johnette (Edward) Strachan, Phillip (Buddy) Cleare Ricky and Katie of Vero Beach, Florida, Nancy, Elsie, Eric and Mark Wright, Daron Smith, Perez, Tilton and Latroy Wright, Dellereese, Ashton, Ishmond (Karen), Sharlene, Samantha and Terrico Smith. Kenvil and Nurse Vernetta Gomez, Retired Force Chief Petty Officer Kenneth Sands, Iona Sands, Reserve Const. 739 Ivan Sands, Jermaine and Minister Virgina Delveaux, Gamet Nursing Officer Bertha and Gary Sands, Lynford and Karen Scavella, Deandra Sands, Monique, Keith, Mark, Coramae, Kendrick, Terrance, Craig and Latoya Morley, Bridgette and Bernard Hanna, Dennis and Retired Nurse Eleanor Poitier, Zelma Saunders, Reuben and Brenda Gibson, Glendon and Melvern Miller, David, Anthony and Glen Hanna, Michael Hanna, Ida Brown and Stephine Cefort, Sam, Ulric, Cecil and Dwayne Williams, Marcus Esthermae Larrimore, Ruthlyn Timothy, Ethlyn Wong, Mirthlyn Armbrister, Martin, Barbara Woodside, Dellaresa, Vanria and Shawanda Hanna, The Big Pond Community, Nevis and Renae Sweeting, Denise Knowles, Beryle Russell, Ronald King, The Adderley Family, Michelle Frazer.

Viewing will be held in the Rev. Clemese Suite of Rosewill Memorial Mortuary, #244 Market Street and Oxford Avenue on Friday, May 10, 2024 from 12:00 to 5:00p.m. and the Church from 10 :00a.m. to service time.

Death Notice For Ruby Emmanuel, 62

of Shady Tree Street, Culmersville and formerly of Salina Point, Acklins Island, Bahamas died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Tuesday, 7th May, 2024.

She is survived by her son: Jaycinto Rolle; 1 grandson: Jaycinto Rolle Jr.; 2 brothers: Leroy and Miriam Emmanuel, Steven Rose Jr.’ (1) Doreen Emmanuel; other relatives and friends

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Funeral Service For

Mark Keito Anthony Miller, 30

of #5 Balls Alley off Shirley Street, will be held on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 10:00a.m. at Church of God Of Prophecy, Shirley Street. Officiating will be Bishop Dale Moss assisted by other Ministers of the Gospel. Intermet will follow in Old Trail Cemetery, Abundant Life Road.

He was predeceased by his grand mother: Elizabeth “Betty” Rolle; uncle: Excell Josey

He is survived by his mother: Antoinette Josey Gordon; father: Mark Miller; grandmother: Shirley Wilmott Fox; sisters: Ricarra Russell, Antoniqua, Taniqua Gordon; brothers: Ricardo Russell, Anthony Gordon, Anton Brown, Timothy Williams; nieces: Vonisha Symonette, D’aisha Curry, Racquel, Rashadanea, Jamaya, Timarra Russell, Gymiah Williams, Rickasia, Chankhloeya and Rineka Russell; nephews: Janairo Russell, Taquon and Dekhari Gordon; aunts: Syd Josey-Davis, Raquel Josey, Victoria Dummett, Kimberly, Tina, Kamicka Bain, Phiora Fox Clarke, Betty Roker, Jackie Bevans, Shirley Gray, Melverne Hepburn, Blanche Butler, Jacinta Storr, Christine Newchurch and Belinda Miller; uncles: Dereak, David Rolle, Clifton Bain, Valentino Josey, Brent Dummett, Trevor, Benjamin Miller, Joseph, Michael, Rev. Eric Fox; cousins: Owen, Odesha, O’brian, Ovian, Tyrese Hanna, Rashaly Swann, Excell Jr., Exandrea, Exande, Exavio, Exavier, Exzavio, Exzavier, Exzavanique, Angel Josey, Rocko, Ridge, Region Brown, Clinton, Clinnise, Clinton Kemp Jr., Kendiar, Kendranae, Brianna, Gabrielle, Rodrecka, Vares, Vantasia, Lashonda Clarke, Kymani Brown, Clinton, Clinton Kemp Jr., Clinnise Kemp, Brenden, Nevaeh Johnson, Adarree Dummett, Gaige, Garron, Goshon, Michael Jr. Fox; grand aunts: Mary Ann Young, Pat McKenzie, Larriett Josey, Joyann Walson, Ruth Mae Naomi, Suezette Basden, Patricia Rahming, Maude Demeritte, Nancy Wilmott, Doris Burrows, Edith Burrows, Charmaine Josey; grand uncles: Superintendent Deno Josey, Pastor Romeo Josey,

Pedro Josey, Nathaniel Josey, Arnold Josey, Ellie Josey; other relatives and friends: Maria Grandiner And Family, Aida Stuart And Family, Linda Charles And Family, Grace Bethell And Family, Thompson Family, Clarke Family, Bowe Family, Cleare Family, Elcott and Yolanda Ferguson, Grandiner Family, Renette Gaitor (Andros), Ferguson Family Andros, Shakarra Trott and Family, Lyntoria Bastian, Carbajal Rolle, Terrinique Taylor and Family, Gabrielle McBride and Family, Lynden Bethel and Family, Lisa Musgrove, Fox and Miller Family.

Viewing will be held in the Rev. Clemese Suite of Rosewill Memorial Mortuary, #244 Market Street and Oxford Avenue on Friday, May 10, 2024 from 12:00 noon to 5:00p.m. and the Church from 9:00a.m. to service time.

Death Notice For Duna Previl, 62

of Montel Heights died at Princess Margreat Hospital on Saturday, April 27, 2024.

She is survive by his wife: Louisane Medeus; sons: Wilner, Dinell, Frantz, & Michael Medeus; daughter: Jenny Medeus McPhee; son-in-law: Stinson McPhee; daughter-in-law: Focelaine Medeus, Manoushka Medeus; grandchildren: Janice, Stinsonique, Owen, Samiya, Wilvon, Torianna, Javon, Stinson Jr., Torinella, Dinella & Michael Jr.; sister: Sylvanie Mertil Zetrenne; brother: Elno Mertil; brotherin-law: Medil homme Zetrenne, Orilien Deus; sister-in-law: Oseyanie Mertil; nieces and nephews: Yvrose Lightbourne, St. Luc, Yvanise, Julien, Wilson Zetrenne, Justin, Roselean, Emmanuel, Suzette Mertil; nephew and nieces-inlaw: Wadson Deus, Wesley Deus, Lacroix and Mertil Family, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and in-law, and other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Funeral Service For

Joel Strachan, 73

of #76 Albertha Drive, Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, May 11, 2024, 11:00am at Invaders for Christ Global Ministries, Freeport, Grand Bahama. Officiating will be Rev. Keith Evans assisted by Rev. Leroy Forbes. Interment will follow at Grand Bahama Memorial Park.

He is survived by his sons: Kenrick, Kweeamad, Lamad and Vanderas PrattStrachan; daughters: Tanya and Joselye (Jojo) Strachan; step children: Sonia, Yashica (Erica), Jeanno, Thaddeus, Seneca Brown & Catherine Jarrett; daughter-in-law: Latanya Strachan; granddaughter-in-law: Vinessa Strachan; grandchildren: Kenrick Jr., Lamiyah and Lamad Jr. Strachan, Shantika Strachan Ellis, Shanay Butler, Senai, and Sha’veah Pratt-Strachan; great grandchildren: Kenrick III and Kenjanae Strachan; brothers: Michael, Clifton, Rodger Rolle, Larry miller Patrick, Sean, Archie Strachan and Anthony Mott-Strachan; sisters: Eliyanah (Monica) Knowles, Bernadette Rolle-Forbes, and Janet Strachan; sisters-in-law: Capprio Miller and Faith Rolle; uncles: Arlington Morrison and Buster Morley of Miami, Florida; aunts: Paula Bell of Nassau and Rose Desantos of Miami Florida; nieces: Natasha Forbes, Cindy and Charmaine Johnson, Desiree Wilson, Crystal Johnson, Loreen Miller, Amyah and Samantha Mott-Strachan, Monalisa Knowles, Monique Davis, Carol Barrows, Caroline Mackey, Leotha Mimms, Jeanette Taylor, Melissa and Tquavia Rolle, Kersia, Sommer and Sirmone Strachan; nephews: DeAngelo and Desmond Wilson, Christopher Turnquest, Robert Taylor Sr. Kino Neely, Travor Rolle, Noel Forbes, Michael Rolle Jr., Renide Rolle Sr., Troy Knowles, Shannon, Sean Jr. and Sean Strachan, Dakota and Skyler Mott-Strachan, Pedro Deveaux, Monteino Davis, Van Mackey Sr.; nephewin-law: Roderick Mimms; grandnieces: Glodean Rolle, Dementia and Jahmiene Sweeting, Jeremea Knowles, Riley, Rane and Ebonique Taylor, Vanneisha, Veronique and Vanessa Mackey, Brianna, Padronique, Daynaia, Padricka and Pedronae Deveaux, Keshia Strachan, Dazzanae Saunders; grandnephews: Gary Johnson, Robert Taylor Jr., DeAngelo Wilson Jr., Alfred Sweet Jr., Jarett Knowles, Deontae Wilson, Rashano Taylor, Tranai Rolle, Renide Rolle Jr., Van Mackey Jr., Prescott and Gabriel Deveaux, Miguel Newbold; cousins: Anthony, Tony, Franklin, and Mable Morrison, Samantha Cox Williams, Carlee Cox Rolle, Lilian Deleveaux, Garth, Tony, Theodore, Ross, Shawn, Conrad, Neil, Elaine, Leslie and Prescola King, Lydia Armaly, Sharon Dorsett, Donnalee Munroe, Carolyn Williams, Bernadette Rahming, Orpheus, Joshua, Pete, and Kendal Ingraham, Paige Joseph, Ophelia Allen, Barbara Morrison, Kayla, Sandra and Karen Green, Monique and Andrea Belle, Ernestine Higgs, Betty Bullard Deaon, Leon and Yvonne Moxey, Uneaka Russell, Loretta Bullard Bain, Joyann, Sophia, Rickey, Dewitt and Derick Morley, Ruth, Rodney and Joel Strachan, Gayle Dunn, Betty Mosley, Henry Wiggins; and a other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.

Viewing will be held in the “Royal Suite” Westside Memorial Mortuary, Hanna Hill, Eight Mile Rock on Friday, May 10, 2024 from 12:00noon to 6:00pm.

Death Notice of A Gem RICHARD WILLIAM GREENE, 81

of #53 Yorkshire Street, Cable Beach, passed away peacefully at his residence on Tuesday, May 07, 2024.

Richard is preceded in death by his: Father: Robert Greene; Mother: Nellie Donaldson-Greene; Father-in-law: Simeon Cox;

The Radiance of this “Opal of A Gem” will always glow in the hearts of his:

Wife: Sharon Sylvia Cox-Greene; Two Sons: Ryan William Greene and Corey Brown; Two Daughters: Dr. Ricquel Wylma Greene and Chundira Brown; One Brother: Archie Minus; Three Sisters: Melvern Brown (Don), Patricia Minus and Meltoria Minus-Rolle (Berkley); Numerous: Nephews and Nieces; One Aunt: Iris Donaldson; Mother-in-law: Dorothy Cox; Four Brothers-in-law: Frank, Arron, Trevor and Michael Cox; Five Sisters-in-law: Marilyn Edwards, Pastor Karen Murphy (Sheldon), Carol Williams, Gina Deveaux (Ryan) and Anita Cox; Other Loving Family and Friends Including: Garnet Ferguson USA, Lawrance Chisholm and Philip Swaby.

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

Funeral Services for

MAUDE HENRY, 77

a resident of Elizabeth Estates, will be held at Epiphany Anglican Church, Prince Charles Drive, on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Rev’d. Fr. Arma Budhu. Interment follows in Lakeview Memorial Gardens, John F. Kennedy Drive.

Left to cherish her memories are her six (6) sons: Dwight, Michael, Basil, Perez and Marvin Henry and Tito Black. Sisters: Daphane Seechaeean of Orlando, Florida, Gail (Bishop Samuel) Pinder, Jill Henry. Grand children: Philippa, Michaella, Javon Murphy, Terez, Tesha, Tito (Jr.) & Theo Black, Michael, Marcus, P.C. 4741 Tevason Taylor, Zion, Hailey, Tomico, Angel & Shamara. Numerous Great Grands including: Grace, Makarii, Tevin and Terah. Nephews: Alrado Malcolm, Franklyn Seechaeean, Faruk Pinder, Don & Denver Roberts, Lewis Outten, Ian Demeritte, Dion Brown. Nieces: Rochelle (Javis) Rolle, Moniquea Brown, R.B.P.F. Chief of Police Donell Brown, Monalisa (Godfrey) McAlpine, Tyrina and Jewel Brown, Angie Harris, Kyrene (Latwanee) Garland, Joan Higgins, Latitia (Zachaey) Mcgee, Shantel Outten, Cindy Outten, Lisa Outten, Monica Adams, Tonia Seymour, Rashanda & Lakera Williams, Tamira Gooding, Indira Johnson, Sargent Tameka Neely, Samantha Pinder, Devonique and Donisha Roberts. Adopted Children: Terah, Nancy & Daxon Black, Shanea (Bradford) Roberts, Keva (Samuel) Davis, Ritchie, Tamia & Sherriel McPhee, Shermeka Smith. Numerous Great Grand Nieces and Nephews Adopted Sisters: Michelle Burrows Bain, Cynthia Workman of Brooklyn, New York. Other Friends and Relatives: Franane Galeck, Brooklyn, New York Fannette Delancy Brown, Brooklyn, New York, Diana Evans Henry, Brooklyn, New York, Shaquana Evans, Brooklyn New York, Dedire Paul, Brooklyn New York, Nana Charlene Davis Brandi, Brooklyn, New York, Blunt, Arlene (Bunny) Davis from Brooklyn New York, The Penn Family, The Outten family, The Delancy Family, Simmons Family, Seymour Family, Williams family, Taylor family, Hutchinson family, Hamilton Family, Betty Romer, Sonny Morley, Frank Simmons, Rosevelt, Dellarese & Nancy Ramsey, Alvetha Black, Carmetha Stuart, Mavis, Dudley Symonette & family, Russell Strachan & family, Florence Johnson & family, Albertha, Veronica, Simeon Simmons and family, Laverne Simmons, BaniHani and family, Ann Albury, Kimberley, Jane, Vashti, Susan, Pedro, Jackie, Vanria, Bernie, Doreen, Antionette and the entire Airline Club Bahamas Family, The Management & Staff of Bahamasair, A.C. Women’s Club, Entire Turks & Caicos especially Middle & South Caicos family, Pastor Lorenzo and the Bible Teachers Church family, Patrice Nabbie & family, Jeffery Simmons and family.

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

ALLAN GLADSTONE CLEARE, 88

a resident of Orange Creek, Cat Island, will be held at Hillview Seventh Day Adventist Church, Tonique Williams-Darling Highway, on Sunday, May 12, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. Officiating will be Pastor Leonardo Rahming, assisted by Pastor Craig Willims, Pastor Melvin Lewis & Elder Anthony Burrows. Interment follows in Southern Cemetery, Cowpen & Spikenard Roads.

Left to cherish his memories are his Wife: Margaret Cleare. Children: Allan Jr. (Sharon) Cleare, Allyson, Mark Cleare; Sherrie (Brent) Williams; Doyle, Tim (Kaynetta), Adam Cleare, Kenneth (Judy) Tucker, Fredrick (Renee) Tucker, Charmaine (Adrian) Rollins, Darren, Trevor (Lenora), and Tito Lewis. Grandchildren: Bree Deveaux, Alicia (Kevin) Kemp, Alshon Cleare, Philip (Aniska) Culmer, Naddette Culmer, Shavantae, Mark, Markayla, Matthew Cleare, Raheem Rollins, Rajahl Moxey, Hakeem Cleare, Malik, Zion, Dekayah Cleare, Philik King, Aiden Rollins, Trevanya, T’Avion, Tyrese, and T’Zure Lewis, Destiny and Cameron Lewis. Great grandchildren: Aleo Cooper, Keean Kemp, Philip and Aiden Culmer, Mahkia, Calienta and Journee Cleare, Melvin Elsie, Ariyah Washington. Siblings: Willard (Hazel) Cleare; Ena (Charles) Miller; Luther (Marie) Cleare, Earnal (Stephanie) Cleare; Sybil McGillion; Sharon Smith. Sisters-In-law: Gwendolyn McKenzie, Paulette Smith. Nieces and Nephews: Demonte and Osmond Johnson, Leslie Norville, Joan Sweeting, Granville Colbey, Cynteche, Judith, Avalon, Andrew, Louis, Ivan and Fredrick Cleare, Marissa Cleare-Wilson, Monique Hepburn, Antionette Wilson, Vanessa, Kendal, Allyce Miller, Deann, Delker, Delone, and Wendy, Marilyn, Neil, Heatherlyn Hoffman, Demorbell, Stefearn and Stefka Cleare, Karen, William McGillion, Rebecca Williams, Revermae, Jamal, Jermaine, Jamelia, Latoya, Alvarez, Randy, Cotto, Nueqen, Wendy Gay, Cherese Westmoreland, Eric, Valentino, Cherkedra, and Nahsaan Bain, Nastasja Brennen. Numerous other relatives and friends including; Nurse Julie Mackey (care giver), Dr. Kolli, Nurse Maria Butler, Nurse Barton, Anthony Burrows and family, Henry Moncur and family, Norman Seymour and family, Al Turnquest, Meg Romer, Jacintha Martin, Dion Williams, George Turner, Trevor Stubbs, Louie, Junior and Kermit Roker, Daniel Johnson, Deon Curtis, Michael and Moses Cleare, Gary Hanna, Seaview SDA Church family, The community of Cat Island, especially the settlement of Orange Creek. Special thanks to the Pastor and members of Hillview SDA Church, Demeritte’s Funeral Home, and the host of other relatives and friends too numerous to name.

Friends may pay their last respects at Demeritte’s Funeral Home, Market Street, from 9-2:00 p.m. on Saturday & on Sunday from 9:00 a.m. until service time

Funeral Service for

MICHAEL JUNIOR CUMBERBATCH, 64

a resident of Brougham Street, will be held at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Dolphin Drive, on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. Officiating will be Brother Otis Moxey. Interment follows in Southern Cemetery, Cowpen & Spikenard Roads.

Left to cherish his memories are his Wife: Karen Cumberbatch; Mother: Annie Green; 7 Children: Karen Marcel, Atanya Bain, Lorraine Cumberbatch, Denovia Smith, Michelle Pruitt, Micheal Cumberbatch Jr., and Basil Cumberbatch; 4 Sons-In-Law: Wesley Marcel, Stanley Bain, Petty Officer Romell Smith, and Bryce Prutt; 1 Daughter-In-Law: Anastacia Cumberbatch; 17 Grandchildren: James Gordon, Wesley Marcel Jr., Lawaynia Heaven, Racara Bridgewater, Dominic Major, Kaelicia Marcel, Tranelle & Trane Alleyne, Michael (MJ), Stashawn, Khole and Liam Cumberbatch, Melody and Romell (Jr.), Smith, Nehemiah and Stanleah Bain and Kareigna Pruitt; 4 Great Grand Children: D’sean Marcel, Ayante, James (Jr.)) and Jamari Gordon; 6 Sisters: Sheila Brown, Mary Harp, Charmaine and Tamika Green, Cynthia and Helen Cumberbatch; 2 Brothers-In-Law: Rev Patrick Brown Snr. and Jeff Harp; 12 Nieces: Bernel Johnson, Anastacia and Sharika Brown, Lutesha McIntosh, Jacqueline & Juliette Harp, Jamoria & Jayvette Green, Ronnie Cumberbatch, Jamika Bowe and Ashley Dorsett; 22 Nephews: Patrick Brown Jr., Luther McIntosh, Larry Johnson, Federick, Kevin, Tyre and Cedarian Rolle, Jalen Green, Rashard Previl, Hassan, Rassan and Shariff Cobb, Jamal, Jarad and Keno Bowe, Leonard Tynes, Jason, Ray & Roger Cumberbatch, Randy Fawkes, Valentino Cartwright, Cecile Jordan; A Host Of Relatives and Friends Including: Leonard Gordon, Valeria BannisterThurston and Family, Mrs. Mary Clarke & Family, Oily, Margaret and Sherry Lightbourne, Jody Joseph, Andre Rahming & Family, Hectonia Sherman, and Samuel Mackey. Special thanks to The Central Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Male Surgical III of Princess Margaret Hospital, Williams Security, The Brougham Street family and the Deveaux Street family.

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

from 1:00 p.m. until service time.

Death Notices for

THERESA ADDERLEY, 57

a resident of Lady Slipper Avenue, Garden Hills, died at PMH on Wednesday, May 8, 2024.

She is survived by her 1 son: Henry Adderley; 4 daughters: Samantha Adderley-Gibson, Sylvana Adderley, Crystal Adderley & Margo Adderley; stepdaughter: Sabrina Adderley; 11 grandchildren; numerous sisters & a host of other relatives & friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

MARIA LOUISE ROBERTS, 66

a resident of Australia Ave., Elizabeth Estates, died at PMH on Saturday, May 4, 2024.

She is survived by her mother: Nellie Clarke; 2 daughters: Makera Roberts & Marianna (Dwight) Brown; 1 son: Marvin Roberts; 1 grandson: Dmair Brown; adopted son: Domonic Rolle; 5 sisters: Janice Campbell, Ellen Thompson, Persis Pinder, Kenetta Pinder-Hudson & Rev. Jannise McKenzie; aunts: Beryl Lloyd & Wilhemina Thompson; 1 uncle: George Mackey; numerous nieces & nephews & a host of other relatives & friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

KADASHA MIRIAM MINNIS, 40

a resident of McCollough Corner & formerly of Freeport, Grand Bahama, died at Cleveland Hospital, Port St. Lucie, on Friday, April 26, 2024.

She is survived by her mother: Winifred Oliver; father: Randolph Joseph Minnis; grandfather: Randolph Minnis; 2 daughters: K’Vanique Stuart & K’Sika Smith; 2 sons: K’vin Stuart & Genesis Wallace Jr.; 7 brothers: Randolph, Kareem, Kristian, Kambrel, Keyrand, Keitto & Karlyle; 1 sister: Krishona; numerous nieces & nephews & a host of other relatives & friends

Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Death Notices for

RENALDO “Swamper” JAMES, 41

a resident of #22 Plane Street, Pinewood Gardens, died at PMH on Wednesday, May 1, 2024.

He is survived by his mother: Eldora James; father: Gerry Hutchinson; 4 children: Amelia, Geovanni, Gianna & Alyssa; 1 brother: ASP Sydney James; Fiancé: Melissa Clarke; 5 aunts: Sandra Simmons, Judy McFall, Monica Simmons, Ophelia Bell & Adrianna Simmons; 4 uncles: Marlo Gardiner, Marvin Bell, Cleveland Simmons & Joshua Stubbs; numerous nephews including: Sidney, Aaron & Seth James; sister-in-law: Sgt. Kendra James; & a host of other relatives & friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

STANLEY GEORGE WILLIAMS, 72

a resident of Strachan’s Corner & formerly of Lower Bogue, Eleuthera, died at PMH on Thursday, May 2, 2024.

He is survived by his mother: Frizzie Williams; 3 daughters: Italia Gordon, Inga Hart & Elouise Williams; 2 sons: Lamont & Jameson Williams; 2 brothers: Royal & Victor Williams; 2 sisters: Marita Major & Rosetta Johnson; 7 grandchildren: Marvin Jr., Danielle & Micaiah Gordon, Rashae Hart, Quintesha Ferguson, Hazel Bullard, Lacacia Williams; son-inlaw: Marvin Gordon Sr. & Ricardo Hart; daughter-in-law: Lakeisha Williams; numerous nieces & nephews & a host of other relatives & friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced later

THE BENEFITS OF FORMING BIBLE STUDY

AND FAITH-BASED FRIENDS GROUPS IN ADULTHOOD

By ALESHA CADET Tribune Features Writer acadet@tribunemedia.net

The majority of Bahamians who grew up in a Christian home are very familiar with youth group and Bible study sessions at their churches.

For many, it was the norm, growing up, to meet up with friends to talk about Bible verses and stories. However, as adults, this tradition may have become a thing of the past for some.

Tribune Religion spoke to a number of readers who shared their thoughts on creating Bible study meet-ups with friends in adulthood.

“It’s not an actual Bible study meet up per se, but we have a group chat where every other day one of the ladies in the group either opens in prayer or song. Those who don’t do that, send an inspirational quote or message. I’d never look at things like this as small,” said Angelica Bethel.

She said the group is always a great way to kickstart to her day, and the morning messages go a long way.

“Gospel music makes me very emotional every single time, and I have a friend in that group who was born with vocals like Brandy and Monica. When she sings, oh my goodness, we all get chills; all for the glory of God. I hope we always get to experience this with each other,” said Angelica.

Christie Ferguson said: “I actually do have Christian and spiritual based friends that I can pray with and grow closer to God with. We are just missing the part of having

Bible study, but it is never too late.”

For Bianca Cooper, she admitted that although she is of Christian faith, she doesn’t know the Bible as well as she should.

“I wouldn’t mind having a friend that encourages more talks about studying the Bible. What I also love about life post-COVID-19 is how accessible things are online - like podcasts. Listening to an inspirational or faith-based podcast on (religious) topics also helps a person who’s in their walk with God, and I absolutely love it,” said Bianca.

Betty Rolle added: “It’s kinda off topic from Bible study, but I believe it still

falls in line..with the subject. I recently attended a gospel concert with one of my best friends and it was not only a first, but it was one of the most exciting experiences ever,” she said.

“We go out occasionally to fun events, but never an event like that one. She has her relationship with God, and so do I, but I think that was the first time we both praised and worshipped together. I didn’t realise how amazing a spiritual encounter like that could be. I wouldn’t hesitate to attend another gospel concert with her or any of my friends. It’s highly recommend.”

The importance of remaining steadfast in times of trouble: Lessons from the Apostles for today’s challenges

By Fr Scott Jupp

In times of hardship and adversity, the virtue of remaining steadfast in faith has been a consistent message passed down through generations, from the early Christian communities to the present day.

The Apostles and apostolic fathers of the early Christian Church faced immense challenges and persecution, yet they emphasised the importance of unwavering faith and endurance in the face of trials.

The teachings of the Apostles, such as Peter, Paul and John, as well as the writings of apostolic fathers like Ignatius of Antioch and Polycarp, underscored the need for believers to stand firm in their faith, even amidst persecution and tribulations. Their

letters and teachings encouraged early Christians to remain steadfast in their dedication to God, no matter the obstacles they faced.

Today, the message of remaining steadfast in times of trouble resonates across all facets of life. From personal struggles and hardships to societal challenges and global crises, individuals are confronted with various trials that test their faith and resilience. Whether it be health issues, financial difficulties, relationship problems, or uncertainties in the world, the call to remain steadfast in faith is as relevant now as it was in the early days of Christianity.

Steadfastness in faith not only provides believers with the strength to endure difficult times but also serves as a foundation for growth and spiritual

maturity. By trusting in God's grace and remaining faithful to His teachings, individuals can navigate through challenges with hope and resilience, knowing that God is guiding them towards a greater purpose.

In a world marked by uncertainty and turmoil, the virtue of steadfast faith offers believers a sense of stability and peace amidst the storms of life. By emulating the example set by the Apostles and apostolic fathers, who remained resolute in their faith despite facing intense persecution and hardships, individuals today can draw inspiration to persevere in their own trials.

Ultimately, the message of remaining steadfast in the time of trouble serves as a reminder that through faith and endurance, individuals can overcome

obstacles and reach the mark that God has set for them. By anchoring themselves in the unwavering love and grace of God, believers can navigate through challenges with strength and perseverance, knowing that their steadfastness in faith will lead them to where God is guiding them.

As the challenges of life continue to test individuals in various ways, the timeless wisdom of remaining steadfast in faith remains a beacon of hope and encouragement for all who seek to endure and overcome. Just as the Apostles and apostolic fathers stood firm in their faith amidst trials, so too can believers today draw strength from their example and trust in God's grace to lead them through difficult times.

St George's Anglican Church Women celebrate 60 years

THIS year the Anglican Church Women of St George’s Anglican Church (ACW) mark their 60th year in existence.

One of the events to celebrate this momentous occasion is a walk-a-thon on Saturday, May 25, that will start at St George’s at 6am sharp.

Registration is $20, includes a T-shirt and there will be souse on sale. Registration forms can be collected from the St George’s Anglican Church office on Montrose Ave.

The route for walkers is from St George’s to the foot of Sir Sidney Poitier Bridge; runners will take the route from St George’s over the Sir Sidney Piotier Bridge to Comfort Suites on Paradise Island back over old bridge to the church. Fr Andrew Toppin is the rector of St George’s and the assistant priest is Fr Ivan “Timmy” Eldon.

St George’s, a fixture in the Valley that celebrated their 75th anniversary last year, is the birthplace of the Valley Boys Junkanoo group. Expect to see old neighbours, old Sunday school friends, ACM and ACW members, and sports groups at this event.

The following committee members may be contacted for registration and further information: Joycelyn Szasz, Carrolinda Hepburn, Delis Rolle, Ernestine Hepburn and Patricia Coakley.

FR SCOTT JUPP

The biblical character who goes ‘down the rabbit hole’ into an alternate reality − just like Alice in Wonderland

By Ryan M Armstrong Visiting Assistant Professor of Religious Studies, Oklahoma State University

(THE CONVERSATION)

The Bible’s Book of Job opens on an ordinary day in the land of Uz, where a man carefully performs religious rituals to protect his children. This routine has never failed Job, who is described as the most righteous person on the planet. But on this particular day, every one of his children is killed when a powerful wind brings down their house.

This makes no sense! Job did nothing wrong. Three friends visit Job and mourn with him. But an epic debate erupts when they claim that, if Job is the target of God’s wrath, it must have been deserved.

Job, on the other hand, says God has deprived him of justice and demands an explanation from the Almighty. He and his friends argue through poetry – a “rap battle” with beautiful imagery, eloquent wordplay and sarcastic insults.

A faded illustration of an elderly man reaching toward the sky as other figures kneel around him with their heads in their hands.

The Book of Job is frequently touted as a literary masterpiece for the way it challenges foundational beliefs. Many stories have been written about characters like Job, thrust into a topsy-turvy world where nothing works the way it should. Suddenly, they must rethink their understanding about how the universe operates.

As a scholar of the Hebrew Bible, I see the closest parallels in another classic book – but perhaps not one you’d expect.

Down the rabbit hole

Lewis Carroll’s “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland,” published in 1865, is a hallmark of children’s literature because of the way it encourages curiosity. Like the Book of Job, the novel upends literary conventions and mocks elders, teachers and religious leaders – really, anyone

who tries to tell you that life will be OK if you stop asking questions and follow the rules.

It opens with a little girl named Alice, who is bored one afternoon until she sees a rabbit check its pocket watch and declare that it’s running late. She follows it down a rabbit hole and into Wonderland, a dreamlike place where cats vanish into thin air, babies turn into pigs and caterpillars smoke hookah.

Everyday logic no longer applies. Like Job, Alice must question her assumptions if she is to make sense of what is happening around her. Other fantasy worlds require swords, but Alice battles the fantastical creatures of Wonderland with words. As with Job, her ordinary day has gone upside-down, and she finds herself in a debate about reality.

Method to the madness?

Each of these books pushes back against easy answers and heavy-handed morals, which were expected in both ancient wisdom literature and Victorian children’s stories.

Proverbs in Job’s day taught that wickedness leads to punishment. Bestsellers in Carroll’s day included the “Fatal Effects of

his own version, which complains that it is petty for an infinite creator to spend so much time testing humans.

Carroll grew up singing songs like “Against Idleness and Mischief,” composed by minister Isaac Watts to teach children that they should work hard like an innocent, busy bee. When Alice tries to remember this song, it comes out in Wonderland logic, where a sinister crocodile eats little fish.

Both parodies sarcastically question the underlying assumptions of the original poem. Is it always good to have God’s attention? Is hard work always good?

Throughout the trial, Alice becomes more and more bold. While everyone else cowers in fear, she is willing to question court conventions when they are manipulated by those in power.

Voicing her protest seems to awaken her from Wonderland and back to the “real” world. The book ends with a note about how she will never lose “the simple and loving heart of her childhood” – that is, she won’t forget that kids can have fun for fun’s sake.

Disobedience to Parents,” a story about a little girl who burned herself to the ground after her parents told her not to play with fire.

The characters who debate Job and Alice are desperate to find these kinds of lessons in the midst of chaos.

Job’s friends claim that “upright” people never suffer and always enjoy divine protection – unaware that God has already acknowledged Job is “upright.” They look silly as they search in vain for a sin that explains Job’s suffering and scoff when he suggests there is none.

Alice, meanwhile, squares up against characters such as the Duchess, who offers ridiculous suggestions about the moral of Alice’s story. The Duchess scoffs when Alice suggests that there is none.

Wordplay, not swordplay

Job and Alice, on the other hand, make fun of society’s rules – as when they sing parodies of religious songs.

Psalm 8, a hymn of praise in the Bible, waxes eloquent about how beautiful it is that the almighty God spends time caring about insignificant humans. Job recites

This shows how both books play with style, including intentional misspellings, rare and even made-up words, and elements borrowed from other languages. They coined enduring phrases such as Job’s “by the skin of my teeth” and “the root of the matter,” or Wonderland’s “down the rabbit hole.”

These techniques add an otherworldly texture to the language of Uz and Wonderland, far from the books’ original readership in Israel and England. The diction opens countless possibilities for puns and wordplay and forces readers to question basic assumptions about language.

Order in the court

Ultimately, these stories make readers consider a fundamental desire: justice. The adventures of Alice and Job both culminate in epic trials, dominated by stormy authority figures. But if the protagonists can’t even rely on words’ meanings, how can they rely on the law?

When Alice meets Wonderland’s ruler, the Queen of Hearts, she is “frowning like a thunderstorm,” and Alice is “too much frightened to say a word.”

But she is displeased with the queen’s arbitrary distribution of justice and summons the courage to challenge her during a trial for the Knave of Hearts, who stands accused of stealing the sovereign’s tarts.

A faded illustration with a blue background, depicting angels, people and large, fantastic beasts. God storms into the conversation. William Blake/The Morgan Library via Wikimedia Commons Back in the land of Uz, Job wishes that a court judge would compel God to explain why he is being punished. Certain he did nothing wrong, he says he would wear the accusations like a crown and refute every charge.

God, aware of Job’s innocence the entire time, was never trying to punish him. The deity finally appears in the middle of a whirlwind, and Job puts his hand over his own mouth. It is difficult to argue with the Almighty.

Job had accused his friends of merely flattering God when they insisted his “punishment” was the result of divine wisdom. In the end, God blesses Job for speaking honestly – using a Hebrew word, “nekhonah,” that appears only one other time in the Bible, where it stands in contrast to flattery.

It turns out that God is pleased by those who are honest when a moral agenda doesn’t fit reality –people who, like Job and Alice, speak truth to power.

JOB mourns with his wife and friends by William Blake/The Morgan Library.

The ‘Curse of Ham’: how people of faith used a story in Genesis to justify slavery

By Paul Ham Lecturer in narrative history, Sciences Po

(THE CONVERSATION)

According to a report by an independent oversight committee released in March 2024, the Church of England should pay £1bn ($1.25 billion) in reparations – 10 times the previously set amount – to the descendants of slavery.

The report was the start of a “multi-generational response to the appalling evil of transatlantic chattel enslavement”, said Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury and the spiritual leader of the global Anglican Communion of about 85 million Christians.

His words summon the shocking spectacle of the 17th and 18th centuries, when the Church of England owned vast plantations in the Caribbean, chiefly in Barbados, employing thousands of slaves. Slavery was thought to be entirely consistent with the Christian message of bringing the Gospel to the “savages”. The Christian leaders even branded “their” slaves “SPG” – the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel.

“Cursed be Canaan”

The Anglican Church is not alone: all mainstream Christian denominations were deeply involved in the slave trade, as were the main branches of Islam.

How could this be possible? How had religions supposedly dedicated to propagating the word of a compassionate and loving God become so intricately involved in this “appalling evil”?

The answer is rooted in a grotesque misuse of the very words of the Bible. Of the many ways that Christians have invoked the Bible to justify their actions, none has exceeded in cruelty and wilful ignorance their appropriation of the “Curse of Ham” to justify slavery.

Ham (no relation!) was the youngest son of the Biblical patriarch Noah. When Ham saw his father drunk and naked, Noah felt so humiliated that he put a curse on Ham’s son, Canaan, condemning his descendants to perpetual slavery. Here is the moment, as told

in Genesis 9:24-25 (New King James Version):

“So Noah awoke from his wine, and knew what his younger son [Ham] had done unto him. Then he said: ‘Cursed be Canaan. A servant of servants he shall be to his brethren’.”

The making of a ‘slave race’

Since the 15th century, religious leaders have cited the passage as the justification for the enslavement of all African people. For almost 500 years, priests taught their flocks that a Hebrew prophet had condemned millions of Africans to slavery because they were descended from Ham’s son Canaan. The curse of Ham thus formed the core religious justification for the trans-Atlantic slave trade. The curse of Ham entered Islamic thought in the 7th century, as a result of the influence of Christianity, and medieval Muslim scholars drew on Noah’s curse in their work, as the historian David M Goldenberg has shown. The Koran, however, makes no mention of the curse and Muhummad’s Farewell Address rejects the superiority of white people over Black people.

According to this reading of Genesis, God had not only mandated slavery, he had also predestined Black people as a “slave race”. In fact, some Christian leaders argued that it was in the Africans’ interests to be enslaved, because their captivity would hasten their conversion,

Chams posteritie, are sold like slaves yet.”

In the American colonies the Curse of Ham served as the ideological justification for African slavery. The Puritan colonisers of the New World bought slaves in large numbers to turn Providence, Rhode Island, into a Christian “city on a hill”. All were deemed the progeny of Canaan.

ferocious customs thousands of children of the race of Canaan”, the accursed progeny of Ham. All this was Biblical balm to slave traders and owners who feared for the salvation of their souls. The religious justification of slavery erased those concerns.

purifying and redeeming their souls in readiness for Judgement Day.

By manacling and herding millions of Africans onto ships bound for the colonies, slave traders and their enabling church leaders and governments had persuaded themselves that they were guiding the “Negroes” out of darkness and into salvation.

The historian Katie Cannon described the process another way:

“Drunk with power and driven by grand delusions, government officials and officers of slavetrading companies… succumbed to the lies and manipulations that their soul salvation depended on the ceaseless replication of systemic violence.”

The justification for African slavery in America

The first written use of the Curse of Ham to justify slavery appeared in the 15th century, when Gomes Eanes de Zurara, a Portuguese historian, wrote that the enchained Africans he’d seen were in such a wretched state “because of the curse which, after the Deluge, Noah laid upon [Ham]… that his race should be subject to all the other races of the world”.

In 1627, an English author and defender of the slave trade wrote:

“This curse to be a servant was laid, first upon a disobedient sonne Cham [Ham], and wee see to this day, that the Moores,

The moral obscenity of slavery was the root cause of the American Civil War (1861–1865). Both sides enrolled God’s authority in their cause. In the south this involved a literal reading of the Curse of Ham. Sulphuric southern preachers thundered that Noah’s condemnation of Canaan had condemned all Africans to slavery. An “almost universal opinion in the Christian world” held that “the sufferings and the slavery of the Negro race were the consequence of the curse of Noah”, asserted Alexander Crummell (1819–1898), an African-American minister and Cambridge-educated academic, in 1862.

Benjamin M Palmer (1818–1902), pastor of the First Presbyterian Church in New Orleans and Mississippi’s preeminent clergyman during the Civil War, raged in sermon after sermon that Noah’s curse was a prophetic blueprint of the destinies of the “white”, “black” and “red” races. While the white descendants of Shem and Japhet (Noah’s elder sons) would flourish and succeed, Palmer asserted that “[u]pon Ham was pronounced the doom of perpetual servitude…”.

An important reference in the Civil War

In the opening months of the Civil War, bigotry and rank superstition blanketed the south with a Biblical defence of slavery. Southern Catholics also eagerly cited the curse as a validation of slavery. On August 21, 1861, Bishop Augustus Marie Martin of Natchitoches, Louisiana, declared in a pastoral letter, “On the occasion of the war of southern independence”, that slavery was “the manifest will of God”, and that all Catholics must snatch “from the barbarity of their

Setting aside the theologians’ misuse of Genesis, even on its own terms the Curse of Ham made a vague and unpersuasive case for slavery. Nowhere in Genesis is there a curse on Africans or black-skinned people.

If slave traders needed an explicit Biblical endorsement of slavery, they might have turned to the New Testament, where we find Saint Peter telling slaves to “be submissive to your masters with all fear, not only to the good and gentle, but also to the harsh”. Or Saint Paul, who urged slaves to “be obedient to those who are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling”.

Come abolitionism

Abolitionists were not silent in the face of this grotesque rendering of Christendom’s most sacred text. In a 5 July 1852 speech, Frederick Douglass, the great anti-slavery activist and politician who had himself escaped his “owner”, delivered this response to those who peddled the Curse of Ham from their pulpits:

“[The] church of this country is not only indifferent to the wrongs of the slave, it actually takes sides with the oppressors. It has made itself the bulwark of American slavery, and the shield of American slave-hunters… They have taught that man may, properly, be a slave; that the relation of master and slave is ordained of God…”

And all based on a misinterpretation of Genesis 9:24-25 by the pro-slavery “Divines”, who thus transformed their religion into an engine of tyranny and barbarous cruelty. It was a sham and a lie, and anything but what Christianity was held to stand for.

THE DRUNKENNESS OF NOAH’ BY GIOVANNI BELLINI

A MILESTONE REACHED IN MAINLINE PROTESTANT CHURCHES’ DECADES-OLD DISPUTES OVER LGBTQ INCLUSION

1970s

THE fight to allow same-sex marriage and gay clergy has defined much of the last halfcentury for major mainline Protestant denominations in the US, mirroring in many ways the broader fight for LGBTQ+ inclusion in civic life.

Within these theologically moderate-to-progressive Protestant groups, the decades of wrestling over whether to reaffirm or overturn long-standing anti-LGBTQ+ church policies sowed deep divisions throughout the denominations. It's caused hurt feelings, broken relationships, disciplinary church trials and schisms.

The United Methodist Church, which stripped out its bans and related social teachings over the past two weeks, is the last of the major mainline church bodies to go through this process.

This timeline highlights key milestones and flashpoints within the UMC, Presbyterian Church (USA), Episcopal Church, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, United Church of Christ, as well as in civic life.

1960s

June 28, 1969, police raid the Stonewall Inn, an underground gay bar in New York City. It sparked a rebellion and fueled the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement.

April 1972, the United Methodist Church has first public debate on homosexuality at a General Conference. The conference approves non-binding Social Principles, declaring the "practice of homosexuality ... incompatible with Christian teaching.” It also says “persons of homosexual orientation are persons of sacred worth.”

June 25, 1972, William R Johnson becomes the first openly gay person to be ordained a minister in the United Church of Christ. September 1979, Episcopal Church General Convention approves resolution saying it is “not appropriate for this church to ordain a practicing homosexual or any person who is engaged in heterosexual relations outside of marriage.” It also says homosexual people have an equal claim on the church’s love and acceptance.

1980s

May 1984, United Methodist General Conference approves rule declaring that “self-avowed practicing homosexuals are not to be accepted as candidates, ordained as ministers, or appointed to serve.”

1990s

February 28, 1994, the federal “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy goes into effect, allowing gay and lesbian people to serve in the US military only if

they don’t openly acknowledge their sexual orientation. A prior policy barred them altogether.

May 1996, Episcopal Bishop Walter C Righter goes on trial in the church for heresy for ordaining an openly gay man as a deacon. He is later acquitted.

July 5, 1996, Presbyterian Church (USA) General Assembly bans noncelibate gay clergy, requiring church officers to live in “fidelity within the covenant of marriage between a man and a woman or chastity in singleness.”

September 21, 1996, the federal Defence of Marriage Act is signed into law, limiting federal recognition of marriage to heterosexual couples.

2000s

June 7, 2003 Gene Robinson is elected the first openly gay bishop in the Episcopal Church.

November 18, 2003 - Massachusetts becomes the first to legalize same-sex marriage statewide.

July 4, 2005 United Church of Christ General Synod affirms marriage rights for all couples regardless of gender.

June 22, 2009 The Anglican Church in North America forms. It is led by a breakaway group of mostly former Episcopalians who disagreed with the Episcopal Church’s decision to allow an openly gay person to be a bishop, and other theological issues.

August 21, 2009 Evangelical Lutheran Church in America’s Churchwide Assembly allows partnered gay and lesbian people to be pastors.

2010s

August 27, 2010, the Rev Jane Spahr is found guilty in a Presbyterian Church (USA) trial on misconduct charges for presiding over same-gender marriage ceremonies.

August 27, 2010, North American Lutheran Church, a conservative denomination formed in response to liberal trends in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, is constituted.

May 10, 2011, Presbyterian Church (USA) ratifies amendment that opens the door to LGBTQ clergy, removing a requirement that clergy “live either in fidelity within the covenant of marriage between a man and a woman or chastity in singleness.”

September 20, 2011, “Don’t ask, don’t tell” law repealed.

January 2012, the Evangelical Covenant Order of Presbyterians forms. Conservative congregations joined this and older breakaway denominations in response to liberal trends in the Presbyterian Church (USA).

May 31, 2013, R Guy Erwin becomes the first openly gay bishop elected in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

November 2013, the Rev Frank Schaefer is found guilty in a United Methodist Church trial for performing his son’s same-sex wedding in 2007.

March 17, 2015, Presbyterian Church (USA) ratifies amendment to its constitution calling marriage a “unique commitment between two people,” no longer limited to a couple consisting of one man and one woman.

June 26, 2015, United States Supreme Court legalises samesex marriage nationwide.

July 1, 2015, the Episcopal Church permits any couple the rite of matrimony.

July 16, 2016, Karen Oliveto becomes the United Methodist Church’s first openly lesbian bishop.

2020s

May 8, 2021, Megan Rohrer becomes the first openly transgender bishop in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

May 1, 2022, Global Methodist Church launches. This is a breakaway group that left the United Methodist Church over its lack of enforcement of its bans on gay clergy and same-sex marriage.

April 23 to May 3, 2024, United Methodists dismantle their denomination’s anti-LGBTQ policies and teachings, including lifting bans on same-sex marriage and gay clergy.

The Associated Press

THE REV David Meredith, left, and the Rev Austin Adkinson sing during a gathering of those in the LGBTQ community and their allies outside the Charlotte Convention Centre, in Charlotte, North Carolina, May 2, 2024.

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CHRISTIAN pilgrims hold candles as they gather during the ceremony of the Holy Fire at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, where many Christians believe Jesus was crucified, buried and rose from the dead, in the Old City of Jerusalem, Saturday, May 4, 2024. Photos:Ohad Zwigenberg/AP

Cheers and flames as Orthodox worshippers greet the ancient ceremony of the ‘Holy Fire’

JERUSALEM

Associated Press

BELLS and clamour, incense and flames. One of the most chaotic gatherings in the Christian calendar is the ancient ceremony of the “Holy Fire,” with worshippers thronging the Church of the Holy Sepulchre last Saturday.

Cheers and prayers rang out as candles one by one were lit after reaching through a small opening into Jesus’ tomb. Soon, the dim chamber was lit by a constellation of handheld flames as part of the rite of Orthodox Easter week in Jerusalem. Worshippers believe the flame’s origin is a miracle.

One man waved his flame back and forth as if anointing his beard, smiling. Some young men holding crosses jumped up and down in the crowd and chanted.

“I am speechless, I don’t even know how to explain it,” said one worshipper, Angela Manoug. "It is my first time that I have seen the holy light, and I am very

blessed by God to have seen it.”

The ceremony for believers in Greek Orthodox communities has been held for more than a millennium. The church is built on the site where Christian tradition holds that Jesus was crucified, buried and resurrected.

There is not enough space for all who would like to attend, which has caused friction with Israeli authorities, and stampedes have occurred in the past. But Saturday’s event was joyous, if jostling, and reflective amid the IsraelHamas war not far away.

“This year is very sad, but I wish with the light of the holy fire from Jerusalem will give peace all around the world, thank you and happy Easter, Jesus is risen,” said a worshipper, Issa Assasieh, with flames in both fists.

Israel captured the Old City, along with the rest of the city’s eastern half, in the 1967 Mideast war and later annexed it in a move not internationally recognised. Palestinians claim east Jerusalem as the capital of their hoped-for state

Successful prayer conference reminds believers of the importance of communication with God

By JEFFARAH GIBSON Tribune Features Writer

jgibson@tribunemedia.net

PRAYER is the lifeline of the Christian believer.

In order to have a quality walk with God and overcome the many trials along the journey, communication with the Almighty is necessary.

This was the resounding message as Minister Patricia Pratt and The Prayers & Inspiration Network held their 10th annual “Surviving Through Prayer Conference”. This year’s theme was "My Season of Victory”. Th conference is held every year on the last Saturday in April.

Last month, it was hosted with the intent of ushering followers into a time of prayer and worship while also reminding them have how far their faith in God has brought them.

The conference featured a word from guest speaker Prophetess Jalysha Seide from

Freeport, Grand Bahama, who reminded attendees that God is still “answering prayers”.

Minister Pratt encouraged the people of the Bahamas, according to Philippians 4:6, to "be not anxious concerning anything but in everything by prayer and petition with thanksgiving make their request known to God.”

“Our theme for this year’s conference was ‘My Season of Victory’ and it was chosen to let the body know that God is a God of times and seasons and just as sure as it is for the believers to suffer - to be tormented, rejected, treated cruelly, victimised and so on -0 we are just as sure to experience victory in every area of our lives,” Minister Pratt told Tribune Religion.

“Our aim was to not only encourage the people of God, but to also remind them that God is not slack concerning his promises and that He will make good on his word and answer our prayers.”

This year’s conference, she said, saw a huge turn-out and their Fellowship Hall was filled to the brim with guests.

“Indeed, our expectations were exceeded this year. The level of support, our partners.. God came through and for this we give Him all praise,” said Minister Pratt.

“For me, the main takeaway was the lives that were touched through receiving personal impartation; the fact that we were able to feed our quest, not only spiritually but physicallyfood was prepared for everyone, free of charge and thank God we did not run out - and also the conclusion of the conference and seeing that if we remain faithful to God. He will remain faithful to us. Also, regardless of how things sometimes begin, we must remember that He who has began a good work is faithful to complete it and will not allow to be made ashamed,” she said.