

A Service of Thanksgiving for Sharon LeeAnn Rose
Hutchinson, 60
of Montague Avenue, will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday 21st January, 2023 at The Church of God of Prophecy Tabernacle, East Street. Officiating will be Bishop Hulan Hannah, Pastor of the Church of God of Prophecy Tabernacle. Cremation was held.


Left to cherish her memories are Her Husband: Jerry Hutchinson; Children: Cyshae (Music Producer); Bjornrae (Attorney At Law practicing in Michigan and Texas and married to Dr. Alysia Kemp, an Orthopedic Oncologist); Miaeda (a second-year law student at Washburn University, married to Mr. Alex Hasen, construction project manager for the state of Kansas); and Kellen (Senior at The University of Houston where he is an Assistant Operations Manager for the Houston Cougars Basketball Team). Sharon was also the proud grandmother of two precious Grandsons: Benjamin, and Bentley Kemp; Beloved Siblings, Including but not limited to: Attorney Jake Rose, Maxwell Rose and Alfreda Taylor, Attorney Deborah Rose and Wendell Munnings; The Honorable Lynden B. Rose (Bahamian Honorary Consul to Houston, Texas) and Marilyn Rose; Priscilla Rose; Ednal Rose, Phillip Rose and Monica Rose, Clement Rose, Sonia Rose, Lilymae Johnson, Dwight Rose, SherryAnn Rose, Deidre Rose, John Major, Brian Rose, Henry Rose and Nicole Rose, Alana Bridgewater, Anne Dean, Edna Hanna
and Cedrick Hanna, Eunice Rose, and Walter Rose; Nieces and Nephews, Including but not limited to: Bianca and Derick Ejiofor, Archie Rose, Lynden Jr and Lynnard Rose, Madelyn DamewoodRose, Matthew, Eric, Terrell, Darion, Hannibal, Toussaint, Jacobi, Attorney Rashida Rose, Clarissa, Devon Thompson, Philippa, Kara and Kristen Stimpson, Attorney Bambaduklah Rose, Cecil III, Phylicia, Moehari, Nicki, Tyrese, Drexel, Lamar and Lakiesha Russell; Grandnieces and Nephews: Archie Mariano and Samara Rose, Zoelyn Rose, Levi and Elizabeth Ejiofor, Rubiah Rose, Raegan McKay; Adoptive Sisters: Doctor Joyous Pickstock, Justice Renae McKay, Sharon Symonette Webster, Attorney Judith Smith, Cecilia Strachan, and Attorney Chan Abney; Adoptive Brothers: Dr. Cyprian Strachan, Gary ‘Super’ Johnson; Adoptive Daughters: Nisha Major, Raven Kyles, Amanda Garcia, Margaret Glover, Secily Coleman, Asia and Cali Gaston, Joy Daniels, Whitney Bruns; Godchildren: Diranne Tynes, Sapphire Chipman, Tyler Knowles, Jazmyn Pickstock and Brynae McKay; Friends: Irma Saunders, Gia Singh, Maryann Higgs, Debbie Wilkinson, Lila Beneby, Lorraine Elliott, Justice Deborah Frasier, Justice Cheryl Thompson, Justice Antonette Bonaby, Hon. Hope Strachan, Hon. Wayne Munroe, Hon. Jerome Fitzgerald, Hon. Arnold Forbes, Hon. Phillip ‘Brave’ Davis, Hon. Hubert Minnis and Lady Patricia Minnis, Mrs. Delores ‘Sugar’ Smith, Hon. Glennys Hannah-Martin, Hon. Fred Mitchell, Hon. Danny Johnson, Mark Findlayson, Rev. James and Giselle Neily and the Global Village Family, Rev. Reuben Cooper, Hon. Cynthia ‘Mother’ Pratt, Hon. Congresswoman Sheila Jackson-Lee, Rev. Trent Davis and Novia Davis and Family, Camille and Yvonne Campbell, Monique Millar, Debbie Greene, Ike and Louise Lightbourne, Trudy Knowles, Daniel Knowles and Family, Theresa Kemp and Family, Sharon Poitier and Family, Treshaun Meredith and Family, AJ McLean and Family, Mark Swist, Maxine Gibson and Family, Pat and Polly Pratt and Family, Nishca Simmons, Jackie Simmons, Beverly J Taylor, Barbara Forbes, Tim Treco, Elsie Strachan, Constance Brice, Pastor Gwen Pierre and Pastor Roker of Church of God of Prophecy; Her Village: The Pickstock Family, the Hutcheson Family, Polis and Gloria Robertson, the Hasen Family, Shiela, Johnathan and Yvette Strachan and Family, Shaki Strachan and Family, Flora Strachan, the Coleman Family, ‘Mum Mond’ of Atlanta, Georgia, Craig Walkine, Marco and Tisca Armbrister, Natasha ‘Tash’ Brown, the Grove Crew, the Cat Island Family, Julian Marshal, Keva Campbell and Family, Bernadette Weech and Family, the Symonette, Webster and Hepburn Families, Phillippa and Brian Marshall, Kay and Matellis Chipman and Family, Theresa Kemp, Rona Gibson, and a host of other relatives, friends and colleagues.
May Her Soul Rest in Peace!



Please be advised that
Pastor Tyreno Pratt, proprietor of Garden of Rest Memorial Mortuary is NOT affiliated with Newbold Brothers Funeral Chapel located Palmetto Avenue & Acklins Street, also his funeral home is NOT located in the said establishment.
Pastor Tyreno Pratt is NOT authorized to do any business on behalf of Newbold Brothers Funeral Chapel.

Signed: Management.
Death Notice For Mr. Jacques Pierre, 84

of Charles Vincent Street died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Tuesday, November 29th, 2022.

He is predeceased by his mother: Sylanie Nicolas; father: Dynasie Pierre
Funeral service is being handled by Heritage Memorial Mortuary.

Funeral Service for Saralee Agnes Evans-Rolle, 49


of Rolle Avenue, off Wulff Road, who died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Thursday, 29th December, 2022, will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church, Soldier and Claridge Roads, on Friday, 20th January, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. Father Jay Cartwright and Deacon D’Arcy Rahming will officiate. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, Soldier Road.
She is survived by her, Husband: Genese Rolle; one (1) Son: Siddron Evans; two (2) Step-daughters: Vanessa Forbes and Denise Rolle; Mother: Inez Evans; eight (8) sisters: Deloris Diaz, Helen Williams, Althemese Evans, Franchelle Dean-Evans, Shantel Dean-Evans, Shakara Dean-Evans, Shandeka and Wendellette Evans; One (1) Brother: Clinton Evans; eight (8) Aunts: Naomi Chase Alexander, Codella Chase, Harvey Rolle, Euna Evans, Josephene Hutchinson, Maxine Poitier, Angela Gordon, and Marjorie Evans; two (2) Uncles: Charles Gordon and Leonard Chase; eight (8) Nieces: Maya Diaz, Shantavia, Clintonia, Lashan, Treasure, Clintonique and Angel Evans and Charrise Rolle-Taylor; Thirteen (13) Nephews: Clinton Evans Jr., Nathaniel Evans, Michael Diaz Jr., Fenton Williams Jr., Travis Williams, Briano Rolle, Myles Diaz, Kenrick Knowles, Hayward Polhemes, Samuel Bain, Tremeko Dean, Laquan Bowe, and Javon Fernander; two (2) Brothers-In-Law: Michael Diaz Sr. and Fenton Williams Sr.; five (5) Sisters-In-law: Janet, Sharon and Melvern Rolle, Kathrine Johnson, Clemma Lightbourne; Other relatives and friends: Eloise Johnson, Christain Johnson, Fabian and Edith Stewart, Jennemae Stewart Natasha Newry, Lynn and Lorrie, Norma Charles, Glenis, Monique, Rochelle, Raquel Bethel, Terucko Tynes-Charles, Ariadne Tynes, Dr. Tyneil Cargil, Warren Wilson, the Simmons family, the Daniels family, Judy, Marie Deveaux & family, the Burrows family, the Gilcud family, the Chances family, the Bozenne Town crew and the Rolle Avenue crew.
Relatives and friends may pay their respects at Grace Funeral Home, #36 Rosetta Street, on Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.


Death Notice for Deaconess Cornelia Gloria Icilda Coakley, 84
a resident of Wilson Tract, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Friday, 13th January, 2023.
She is survived by her, Children: Kingsley, Austin, Hopelyn and Mamlet; Son-In-law: Harry; Daughter-In-law: Marie; Nephews: Earl (Anne), Warrel (Ionie), Jocelyn (Wendy), Eric, Carl, Conroy & Courtney; Nieces: Nadine, Nisha & Verone; Grandchildren: Karen, Tamar, Laresa, Alexis Sr., Corporal 3961 Cordero Rolle, Leasha, Denise, Dale, Lashonna, David Jr., Dolfus (Sonia), Andre, Katisha, Orlando, Chanel, Courtney, Tyiece, Kendrinique, Niyoka, Shawnette, Collette, Christopher and Darien McIntosh of New Jersey; Adopted grandson: Destin; Great-grandchildren: Indea, Alexis Jr., Alexio, Saffyyah, Aliah, Demetria, Jermaine, Asheena, Gianna, Jada, Princess, Shameika, Daniel, Ricky, Raniel, TJ, Rajay, Tio, Kyle, Neila, Tammia, Trebort, Rekeisha, Tashana, Hopeton, Antony and Ezikel; Great great-grand children: Serenity, Raymetria, Gi’vontay, Gi’anni & Gianna; and a host of other relatives & friends.
Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
Death Notice For
Sylvia Lorraine Bethel, 74

Death Notice For


Lauranique Jalijah Taylor, 26

a resident of Little Blair, passed away peacefully at The Princess Margaret Hospital on Wednesday, January 11, 2023.
She is predeceased by her son: Gavin Bethel; sister: Linda Cole.
Left to cherish her precious memories are her daughters: Michelle Cole and Sabrina Higgs; daughter-in-law: Nicole Bethel; son-in-law: Stephen Higgs; brother: Charles Jeffrey Lowe; sister-in-law: Diane Lowe; brother-in-law: Christopher Cole; grandchildren: Drake Bethel, Alexander Bethel, Shay Bethel; niece: Catherine Lowe; nephews: Jason Cole, Darrell Cole and Damien Cole and many aunts, uncles, cousins and special friends.
A Private Service will be held at a later date.
a resident of Robinson Road and Washington Street died on Monday, January 02, 2023.
Left to cherish her precious memories are her father: Allan Taylor; daughter: Amira Ferguson; sister: DeAndrea Taylor; niece: DeShea Taylor; grandmother: Ruth Stubbbs; grandfather: Henry Taylor; aunts: Ethel Capron, Jane Taylor, Melvinique Stubbs, Johnniemae Bethel and Deloise Stubbs; uncles: Sammy Taylor, Shanador, Anthony and Rudolph Stubbs, and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
Aldora Ruth Claridge, 88 née Knowles
Death Notice For Gertrude Louise Kelly, 76



a resident of New Providence, formerly of Long Island, passed away peacefully at The Princess Margaret Hospital on Monday, January 16, 2023.
Left to cherish her precious memories are her daughter: Deborah Claridge; grandsons: Stephen V. Isaacs, Khawan K. Claridge, Jason T. Claridge and Kaycee Claridge; granddaughter: Tanya Weyms; four great grandchildren; daughter-in-law: Anita V. Claridge; sisters-in-law: Cynthia Knowles, Naomi Claridge and Ethel Claridge and a host of relatives and friends
Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
Death Notice For
a resident of Sea Breeze Drive, passed away peacefully at her residence on Saturday, January 14, 2023.
She is survived by her two grandchildren: Brickell and Brian Kelly; two great grandchildren: Sophia Kelly (Italy) and Brian Kelly III; two sisters: Beatrice Ferguson and Elizabeth Swann; two brothers: Andrew and Bernard Swann; best friend and confidant: Orien M. Williams and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Semi-Military Funeral Service for Retired Reservist ASP VANDERSON JONAH FERGUSON, 91
of High Vista and formerly of Colonel Hill, Crooked Island, who died on Sunday, December 25th, 2022, will be held on Saturday, January 21st, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at The Church of God of Prophecy, East Street Tabernacle. Officiating will be Bishop Hulan A. Hanna, assisted by Bishop Dr. Woodley C. Thompson and Bishop Kendal C. Simmons. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Gardens, Soldier Road.
Left to cherish his memories are his, Children: Jeffrey & Sandra, Trevor & Holly, Stanley & Cara, Darrel & Deborah, Emile & Opal, Loren and Mary Ferguson; Grandchildren: Rochelle, Brendan (Michelle) and Renee Ferguson, JaVan, Kareem and Alyssa Ferguson, Ayanah (Randy) Bryan, Trevor Jr. (Kaneik) and Thea Ferguson, Alicia, Jecaro and Jarvis Ferguson, Bradley and Leonardo Ferguson, Danielle and David Ferguson; Great-grandchildren: Lia, Noelle, Victor and Sterling Ferguson, Janay, Ariah and Khristian, Ella and Ava Ferguson, Trey Mackey; Brother-in-law: Garet Finlayson; Numerous nieces and nephews including: Oramae, Kim (Sherry), Andrea (Elton), Gary (Shirley); Ann, Kenneth, Elizabeth, Antoinette (Andrew), Frances, Dorothea, Arnold (Lydia), Deborah, Dr. Theodore Ferguson, Caroline, Dedrie, Bethsheba, Bernard (Sheila) and Keith Munroe, Janette (Mackey) McKenzie, Maria (Errol) Simmons, Pauline (Bishop Winston) Reid, Ceola Charles, Winston (Linda) Williams, Carmen (Victor) Francis and Dawn (Leon) Francis, Michelle Ferguson; Nieces and Nephews-in-law: the children of Garet (the late) Finlayson, the children of the late Clyde Finlayson, the children of the late Bishop Arthur & Ivamae Ferguson, the children of the late Minister Delegal & Mayrona Seymour, the children of the late Mayna Hepburn, the children of the late Maxine Jones, the children of the late Simeon & Ellen Knowles; A host of relatives and friends including: Bishop Franklin & Min. Rovena Ferguson & Family, Bishop Brice & Teacher Advira Thompson, Bishop Elgarnet & Min. Jacqueline Rahming, Bishop Rudolph & Sis. Veronica Bowe, Bishop Hulan & Sis Valerie Hanna, Bishop Dr. Woodley & Sis. Vernique Thompson, Bishop Kendal Simmons, Deacon Herman & Sis. Nora McClain, George Lafleur, Harry Simmons & Family, Members of the Bahama Brass Band – Senior & Junior Bands, The Royal Bahamas Reserve Police Band, the entire Church of God of Prophecy family especially East Street Tabernacle and Fox Hill; Special thanks to: Dr. Theodore Ferguson, the medical staff of the Princess Margaret Hospital, Bernice McClain, Dorothea Collie, Harry & Revaughn Simmons, Dereo Maycock. If we failed to mention your name, please forgive us; we appreciate all of the kindness shown.
Friends may pay their last respects at The Paul Farquharson Centre, Police Headquarters, East Hill Street from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Friday and again at the church from 9:00 a.m. to service time on Saturday
Please visit our website: www.eastsunrisemortuary.com to share your memories and condolences with family and friends.
Cremation Service for
GILLES DEAL SR., 85
of Dundas Court, Pyfrom Addition and formerly of Palmetto Point, Eleuthera, who died on Tuesday, January 3rd, 2023, will be held on Friday, January 20th, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at Zion Baptist Church, East & Shirley Streets. Officiating will be Rev. T.G. Morrison, assisted by Rev. Ulric V. Smith II and other associate ministers. Cremation will follow

Left to cherish his memories are his, wife: Debra Deal; children: Cindy Black (Renard), Gilles Jr. (Autherine), Keith Hinton (Matilda), Tara, Miguel, Thorn; grandchildren: Cordero, Gilles III, DeJuan, Relio, GerQuincy, Uriah, Danielle, Krizia, Dr. Gabriell Deal Swann (Rashid), Sameera; great grandchildren: Jasiah, Mila, Lashae; brothers: Garfield Deal (Debra), Lincoln Deal (Cheryl); sisters: Ivy Drakeley (Kenneth) of Florida, Frances Roberts; brothers-in-law: Hugo Barry, Robert Barry (Lynette), Eardley Barry (Natasha); sisters-in-law: Judy Watkins, Jeanie Ash (Craig); nephews: Vernon, Fred, Arthur, Edmund, Rev. Lincoln Deal, George, Lynden, Bryan, Georgie, Rohan and Rosanno Deal, Paul Bethel, George Fax of Houston, Shariff Roberts, Jamie Cooper, Luciano Deal, Mario Stuart, Yuri Watkins, Robert Barry Jr., Omar, Raymon and Evashio Barry; nieces: Rosie Millison of New York, Joan Chung of New York, Paula Leone, Gertrude Wright, Gloria Cox, Anna Bough of Jacksonville, Sherry Fax, Barbara Darville, Jackie Russell, Sandy Bootle, Therese Smith, Kim Emmit, Dr. Tracy Halkitas, Anastasia and Tia Watkins, Rhyna, Claynell, Ashea, Ashawn, Thalia, and Tatianna Barry, Adonia, and Eden Ash, Vashanique Wallace; other relatives and friends: Thelma Deal, Samuel and Genesis Carey, Jacqueline Deal, Charles Smith, Ann Maria and Roy Wharton, Lucethy Smith, Barbara Robins, Edward and Donna Smith, Giovanna and Gianna Smith, Carlos, Stephen, Marvin Williams, Kathy Moss, Ken Robbins, Donovan and July Smith, Sam, Pamela, Raquel, Keisha, Nakia, Etienne Dupuch II, Etienne Dupuch IV, Neiley Cartwright and family, Fletcher and Berniza Cooper, Farrington Family, Barr, David and Trudy Strachan, Ben Deal, John Knowles, Phillip Durham, Majors family, Sandra Carey and Family, Archie, Andrew, Kelly, Kenny, Patrick Knowles, The Bevans Family, The Williamson family, The Black Family, J. Anthony McKinney, Richard Wells Family, Dr. Cleland Gooding Family, Trotman Family, Wayne, Sheldon, Solomon, Terrence and Lowell Gibson and their Families, Hon. Vaughn Miller, The Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, Jason, and Collene Johnson, Wilkinson Family, March Family, Thompson Family, Hugh Chase, Michael Collie, Oral Hudson; godson: Dwayne Williamson.
Friends may pay their last respects at East Sunrise Mortuary #183 Baillou Hill Road & Cordeaux Avenue from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Thursday and again at the church from 9:00 a.m. to service time on Friday.
Please visit our website: www.eastsunrisemortuary.com to share your memories and condolences with family and friends.


Funeral Service for DAVE BRENVILLE HANNA, 61
of #7 Kerringan Close, who died on Tuesday, January 3rd, 2023, will be held on Saturday, January 21st, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Bible Truth Ministries, Martin’s Close, Cowpen Road. Officiating will be Pastor Ellison Greenslade, assisted by other Ministers of the Gospel. Interment will follow in Lakeview Memorial Gardens & Mausoleums, John F. Kennedy Drive.

He is survived and missed by his loving and devoted Wife: Sandra Hanna; Children: Dacoda, Tamika, & Davardo Hanna; Grandchildren: Davenique & Davonya Hanna, Romeo Wallace, Aliesha Wallace, Breianna Hanna, Tamiya Hanna, Tito Minnis Jr, Amelia Kelly; Great grandchild: Dalano Armbrister; Loving Mother: Marian Hanna; Sisters: Vanette Hanna & Portia Hanna-Glinton; Brother: Kelvin Hanna; Brothers-inlaw: Ambassador Ellison Greenslade (Kimberly); Desmond Greenslade (Jackie); A.C.P Ashton Greenslade (Hazel); Kevin Greenslade, Stephen Greenslade, Randolph Stanisclas; Sisters-in-law: Alice Murphy (Mitchell), Theresa Capron, Denise Capron, Mekel Gray, Aretha Hanna; Nieces: LaShante Cooper, Kelicia Hanna, Kelshinique Hanna, Schericha Morley, Raymona Darling, Chantina Morley, Brendia Coleby, Brennika Coleby, Denea Capron, Khadijha Rahming, Krizia Rolle, Zaria Burrows; Grandnieces: Eltiana Jones, Reginae Reid, Saroya Innocent; Nephews: Emmanuel Kennedy, Ricquille Kennedy, Delton Hanna, Ricardo Glinton, Sulluke Innocent, Shaquille Gray, K’Jaz Capron; Grandnephews: Delton Hanna Jr., Sergio Innocent, Salanno Innocent; Aunts: Calmneeda Bain, Urismae Nottage, Lenore Williams, Eva Greenslade, Pamela Greenslade, Sonia Dean, Paula Greenslade; Uncles: Brady Hanna, Brenwill Hanna, Phillip Greenslade; Care Taker: Geraldine Daveus; Other Family & Friends: Pastor Ellison and Leila Greenslade, Dr. Nicolette Greenslade, Betty Greenslade, Maureen Storr, Judy & John Deleveaux, Alvin Greenslade, Reco & Latisia Whyte, Mr. & Mrs. Larry Brown, Margaret Small & family, Leonard & Eileen White, Venus Cox & Family, Pandora Neily, Dotley Fox, Phillip & Eileen Johnson, Gwendolyn Johnson & family, Valerie Miller, Mother Winder & family, Clement & Vanessa Rolle, Deanza Sonny Cox, Rollington Cox & Family, Dr. Charlton, Meckel Taylor, Levan Johnson, Marvin Missick, Gerald Ferguson, Virgalee Smith, Dereck & Debbie Johnson, Cranston & Daphne Hanna, Ionia Musgrove, Hensil & Kaywana Pratt, Patrice Burrows, Antonio & Sophia Mackey and family, Joycelyn Pinder & family, Irving Hanna & family Una Hanna, Shavonne Hanna, Tom Hanna, Milton Hanna, Leslie Hanna, Sharon Anderson, Tiffany Baker, Dianah Saunders, Ernestine Miller & family, Tammy Delancy, Fiona
Delancy, Norman Saunders, Kimberley Smith, Dwayne Delancy, Patrice Mitchell, Marjorie Wallace & family, Rochelle Mitchell, Renee Mitchell, Bible Truth Ministries family, Hon Leroy Major M.P., Hon Keith Belle M.P., Director of Immigration Keturah Ferguson, Deputy Director of Immigration Fausteen Major-Smith, Deputy Director of Immigration Dwight Beneby, Assistant Director of Immigration Claudine Minus, Assistant Director of Immigration Juanita Armbrister, Shemah Saunders, Department of Immigration, Staff at Monarch Building, Old Fort Bay Security Department, Harold Thurston & family, Carmen Jones, Lucinda Rolle, Kishna Miller, Arlington Lightfoot, D’Aloe Armbrister, Michael Polyhamus, Merideth Munroe, Carl Rahming, Lynden Gaitor, Cinemae Griffin, Gary Bethel, Maureen Cooper & family, Altrice & Alphanique Deleaux, Brenda Brennen, Bernard Bandelier and family, Ted Bandelier, Lena Moss, Nurse Claretta Strachan, Doctors and Staff at P.M.H, and others too numerous to mention.
Friends may pay their last respects at East Sunrise Mortuary #183 Baillou Hill Road & Cordeaux Avenue from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Friday and again at the church from 10:00 a.m. to service time on Saturday.
Please visit our website: www.eastsunrisemortuary.com to share your memories and condolences with family and friends.
Death Notice for GWENDOLYN BAIN, 87
of Hampton Road, Stapledon Gardens and formerly of Kingston, Jamaica, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Sunday, 15th January, 2023.

She is survived by her, Children: Gerona Bernard, Vivian Bain, Cleaton and Edward Bain; Sister: Dothlyn Rowe; Daughters-in-law: Sharon and Renee Bain; Son-in-law: Omar Bernard; Numerous grandchildren including: Dayyne and Priestlyy Bernard, and Winton Bain Jr.; Numerous nieces, nephews and grandnieces including: Doreen Hall, Pancia Saunders, Dornant Hall, Niché Brown and Venecia Hall; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Please visit our website: www.eastsunrisemortuary.com to share your memories and condolences with family and friends.

Rosalie Higgins, 83
Death Notices For
George Horton, 70
Maxine Louis Johnson, 60


of Yellow Elder Gardens #3 died at her residence on Sunday, January 15, 2023.
She is survived her daughters: Eunice Williamson and Rodena Sands; sons: Avard Sears and Rodney Sands; sisters: Joycelyn Pratt and Anita Davis; 4 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren; and host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
of Fort Fincastle died at the Princess Margaret on Monday, January 2nd, 2023.
Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
of Major Road, Yellow Elder Gardens, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Friday, January 13th, 2023.
She is survived by her siblings: and host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Funeral Service For
Keno Gordon, 46
of #79 Ross Davis Estate will be held on Saturday, January 21, 2023, 11:00a.m. at Missionary Baptist Church, Hay Street & Baillou Hill Road. Officiating will be Bishop Dr. G. Elton Major assisted by Rev. Gregory Major, Rev. Leroy Colebrooke and Minister Cardwell Sands. Interment will follow in Lakeview Memorial Gardens, John F. Kennedy Drive.
He is survived by his father: Rodney Clarke; son: Keno Gordon Jr.; sister: Ronique Clarke; nieces: Daronique and Sandronique Munroe; adopted sisters and brothers: Tiffany Morris, Stacy Forbes (Charles Sr.), John King Jr. (Nicole) of Miami, Gardens; uncles: John King Sr. and Tyrone Johnson, Clemeth (Olympia), Terry, Lawrence (Melva), Sterling Pearce, Ken, Willard (Ingrid) Clarke; aunts: Linda Barr, Hazel and Sharon Gordon; grand uncle: Clifford Stubbs; cousins: Louise Gordon Munroe (Garth Sr.), Marvin Gordon (Italia), Lithera Rolle (Omar Sr.) Randell Darling, Loraine, Lamond Leon Jr., 3136 Corporal Harry Barr (Joy), Randell, Randy Jr., Azaria, Shannon, Jennifer and Kristen Gordon, Shanette Miller (Bernard), Marine Seaman Mario Gordon Jr., Antias and Matel Gordon, Omar Rolle Jr., David McPhee, Garth Munroe Jr., Deont Tinker, Kenyatta, Dejah, Brent Duncombe, Lorshanda Smith, Kendra, Barbra Duncombe, Margret Pennerman, Deserina Forbes, Williamae Rolle, Etheimae, Susan Cartwright, Jenetta Strachan, Melonie Knowles, Carousel Johnson, Eleanor Reily and family, Katey and Charles Jr., Anthonese, Andrae Bethel, Berhmae Woodside, Slone Benson, Joseph Cox, the Gordon, Adderly, Poitier and Clarke families, Samael Hepburn; other relatives and friends: Sheanda Cooper and family, Carlette Rolle and family, Stephan Cooper and family, George Allen, Dedrick Ingraham and family, Hepburn Family, Deborah Cleare Family, Pinapple Air Family, Vasco Brookes, Elgato Rolle, Shantika Williams, Wayne Strachan, Mariana St. Natus, Janice Butler and family, Marie Claude St. Natus and family, Hilton Rolle, Granlin Edwards, (PJ), The Fire Trail, Grove, Bain Town and Black Village Community, Jevon (Yellow) Taylor, Versannes Pierre, Pastor Rayford Rigby and family, the Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church family, Marva Munroe and family, Heather Heney, Angelica Sturrup, The Ministry Of Works (Landscaping Department), ABC Trucking and Cindy Davidson and family, and Tedistine Rolle.We apologize for any names that were mistakenly not mentioned.


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

#10 Palmetto Avenue & Acklins Street
P.O. Box N-3572
Nassau, Bahamas
Tel: (242) 326-5773
Home-going Service for
PASTOR PAULETTE MAE PINDER, 54

a resident of Turtle Drive, Bel-Air Estate, who died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Wednesday, 21st December 2022, will be held on Friday 20th January 2023, at 11:00 a.m., at Coconut Grove High Way Church of God, Coconut Grove. Officiating will be Pastor Wendal Duncombe, assisted by other Ministers of the Gospel. Cremation will follow.
Fond memories will continually be in the hearts of all who loved and cherished her. She is survived by her Loving Husband: Bishop Emeritus Hubert Alphonzo Pinder Sr.; Son: Philip Isaac Pinder; Mother and Step-father: Mrs. Marjorie Campbell-Graham and Mr. Simeon Graham; Sister: Delrose Watt and family; Brothers: Ken Watt and family, Byron Watt and family; Foster Brother: Pastor Raymond Anderson and family; Aunts and Uncle: Lorretta Ford, Phillis Campbell, Hyacinth Campbell, Mr. Carl Webster; Cousins: Mr. Hubert Alonzo Pinder Jr., Courtney Lewis, Debbie Morrison, Phillip Morrison, Nadine Morgan, Nicole Hudson; Step-children: Mrs. Dellareece and Bishop Lynden Young and family, Superintendent Alphonzo Pinder and family, Road Traffic Department, Grand Bahama; Pastors Dina Anderson and Randy Anderson and family, Mrs. Sharon and Minister Vallen Coakley and family, Mrs. Ericka Farquharson and Mr. Rodney Farquharson Jr., and family, Mr. Hubert Alonzo Jr., and Shonel Pinder and family, and Ms. Raquel Pinder; Sisters and Brothers-in-law: Minister Bertha Mae White and family, Deaconess Diana Russell and family, Mrs. Sandra and Mr. Gregory Clarke and family, Mr. Samuel Pinder and family; Church Family and Special Friends: Bishop Denzel and Robin Rolle, General Superintendent of the High Way Church of God in The Bahamas; Bishop Lindo and Olga Wallace, Coconut Grove High Way Church of God; Pastors Wendal and Annamae Duncombe, Prayer and Worship Outreach Ministry; Pastor Angela Rolle, Lively Stone Church of God; Pastor Benjamin and Rose Mary Pratt, Revival Tabernacle High Way Church of God; Bishop Ros and Althea Davis, Dr. Albert and Sandi Ferguson, Bishop Luther and Irena Thurston, Pastor Mariana Campbell, Donette, Monica, Valarie Sands, Whitney Shelby McCarthy, Senia Smith, Buzzy, Betty, Elder Maxine Rolle, Angela Flamming, The Ambrister family, Anthony McPhee and family, Jacqueline Campbell, Pastor Allen and Ruby Strachan, Pastor Inez Pinder, Pastor Alfreda Fernander, Minister Verdell Pinder, Bishop’s Catherine, Patricia McCarthy, Fraser McCarthy, Mary Gold McCarthy.
Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at Newbold Brothers Funeral Chapel, Palmetto Avenue & Acklins Street, off Market and East Streets (TODAY), Thursday 19th January 2023, from 10:00 a.m., until 4:00 p.m.
Funeral Service for
(Abaco) ASHAKA “Nikki” STURRUP, 45
of Cooper’s Town Abaco, will be held on Saturday January 21st, 2023 at Faith Walk Church of God Church, Cooper’s Town Abaco, at 10:00 am. Officiating will be Fr. Richard Wood, assisted by other ministers of the gospel. Interment will follow in the Southside Cemetery, Cooper’s Town, Abaco.
Nikki will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. She leaves behind to cherish her memory, Son: Stefan Stubbs; Daughters: Timoniqua, Timeka and Timmesha Miller; Mother: Brenda Russell; Stepfather: Raymond Russell; Sisters: N’Quander Jennings (Vernon Jennings), Stafanna Kemp, Chanae Bethel (Perry Bethel); Brothers: Raymond Russell (Kimberly Russell) Justin & Christopher Kemp; Grand Parents: Earl Sturrup Jr., Annie & James Williams; Nieces: Keyara, Kianna, Kishanna and Katrina Jennings, Kiari Kemp, Rayel Russell & Sabrina Jordan; Nephews: Jamal and Mateo Russell & Vernon Jennings; Uncles: John McIntosh (Lorinda McIntosh), Jerome Saunders (Jackie Saunders), Darren Russell (Sharon Russell), Kevin, Darren and Earl Sturrup III, Freeland and Joshua Rolle; Aunt: Bernadine Thompson (Adam), Nadine Reckley (Leroy Reckley), Theresa Sturrup, Kendra Burrows (Lloyd Burrows), Tazma Sturrup, Alice Gilbert & Rosey Edgecombe (Jenson Edgecombe); Grandaunts: Nathalie Russell & Jennie Mae Williams; Granduncles: George and Whitfield Russell, Vincent & George Sturrup; Cousins: Inspector Kevin, Iyantie, Christopher, Florinda Thompson, Nikre Williams and Regina Curry, Joshua, Tanya, Judah McIntosh, Miranda Pratt, Shanté Rolle, Akeem and Jeremy Saunders, Candy, Blake, Kadeem, Ashaka and Clarence Reckley, Daryl Russell, Rashad, and Brandon Burrows, Sharaye Adderley, Lloyd Jr., Latrell, Lamazio, Burrows, Saryah Gray, Darren Jr., Angel and Quinten Sturrup, Deondé Stuart, Evan Jr. & Evante McPhee, Elkia Williams, Ky-Mani & Kyahri Baptiste and Emmania Walkes, Dominic Fawkes, Shekera, Lajuanand Demeko Simms, Falkeisha, Ashanti, Angel, Tiara and Christopher Thompson, Keanu Moxey, Calsey Rolle Jr. & Emmanuel Ward, Lamesha, Lameka, LaMonte Woods, Christina and Royal Johnson, Fatima, Freelandra and Shakara Rolle, Sherise Miller, Tori Cornish, Tim, Jeremiah, Scott, Sam, Dave, Mark, Jeff, Wensley, Eve Russell, Rose Saunders, Solomon, Sharlena, Nattel, Georgina, Edna, Taka & Keau Russell, Patricia Roy, Alvin McIntosh, Ludean Clarke, Gary Cooper, Emma Foulkes Sylvia, Christina Curry, Theora Burrows and Joel Murray, Carol, Benjamin, Perry, Jennie, Norma, Clifford and Doran Russell. Relatives and Friends: Archdeacon Dwight Rolle & Family, Rev D’Angelo Bowe & Family, Rev. Richard Woods & Family, Rev Rudy McKinney and Family, Rev. Stafford Symonette and Family, Bishop Herbert Edgecombe and Family, Rev. Ed Laroda &

#4 Village & Parkgate Rd. Nassau, Bahamas | Marsh Harbour, Abaco, S. C. Bootle Highway | Exuma Bahamas, Hooper’s Bay Office: (242) 356-7008 or (242) 356-7009 • Mobile: (242) 565-9758 Email: evergreenmortuary@gmail.com
Family, Alphonso Stubbs & Family, Timothy Miller & Family Lynn and Olive Forbes & Family, Gaylene Laing & Family, Estelle McKinney & Family, Terry Rolle & Family, Carol Laing & Family, Darren Henfield and family, Lowell and Lorraine Edgecombe, Florence and Elmore Sawyer, Patricia Albury & Family, Rhonda Young & Family, Chris and Myrtis Russell, Oswell Parker & Family, Drexel Bootle & Family, Denalee Penn-Mackey & Family, Clint Laroda & Family, Frank McIntosh & Family, Senaka McDonald & family, Lisa Rolle & family, Maggie McIntosh & Family, Lucy Longley & Family, Cliff Bootle and family, Linda McIntosh & Family, Curtis Cooper & Family, Louisa Sullivan & Family, Rosemary Edgecombe & Family, Gary Hudson & Family, Curtis and Bridgette Mills, Rodney and Rochelle Laroda, Kirk & Edison Sawyer, Edison Russell, Sidney & Sharmaine Hart, Katie Russell & Family, Nelrose Parker & Family, Clyde Cornish, Shantel Cox & Family, Rochelle Cornish & Family, Zeldon Simmons & Family, Patricia Clarke & Family, Gersil & Maria Edgecombe, Bernard Cash & Family, Veronica Swain & Family, Bridgeann McIntosh & Family, The Russell Family, The Rolle Family, The McIntosh family, The Cornish Family, The Edgecombe Family, Williams Family, St. Peter’s and St. Anne’s & Parish, St. Simons by the Sea Anglican Church, The Treasure Cay Community, Blackwood Community, Cooper’s Town Community, Green Turtle Cay Community, Doctors, Nurse and Staff of The Cooper’s Town Clinic, S. C. Bootle High School family, Cooper’s Town Primary School family, Eva Hilton Primary School, Doctors, Nurse and Staff of The Oncology Clinic, The North Abaco Community at large. All of these she loved and touched deeply. Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at Holy Savior’s Anglican, Black Wood, Abaco Friday 2pm until and again at Faith Walk Church of God Cooper’s Town, Abaco from 9:00 am until service time.
Death Notice for (Abaco)
PERRY CASH, 58

Of Treasure Cay, Abaco. Died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Saturday, January 14th, 2023.
He is survived by his, Brothers: John and Greg Cash; Sisters: Rhonda Lowe and Pamela Roberts; Brother-in-law: Christopher Roberts; Niece: Desirae (Allie) Edgecombe; Nephews: Nicholas (Stacy) Lowe Reagan and Carson Roberts; Great Nieces and Nephews: Brookelyn and Peyton Edgecombe, Jace, Charles and Emily Lowe.
Funeral arrangement is being handled by Evergreen Mortuary, Parkgate Road New Providence. Funeral service will be announced at a later date.
#4 Village & Parkgate Rd. Nassau, Bahamas | Marsh Harbour, Abaco, S. C. Bootle Highway | Exuma Bahamas, Hooper’s Bay Office: (242) 356-7008 or (242) 356-7009 • Mobile: (242) 565-9758 Email: evergreenmortuary@gmail.com

Funeral Service for
(Abaco)
JOEMAINE ANTONIO CURRY, 44


Renardo Brown, Berneisha Davis, Edoney, Evelisa Russell, Elvardo Butler, Jane & James Johnson, Cliphorian Knowles, Dwayne Jr., Oweshanique, Dwenise & Daniel Ferguson, Delvon, Deon, David Jr., Jermaine, Byron, Ternisha, Davina, Demarco, Livingston, Sabastian Curry, Kaywaan, Kaywannya, Kelfaneko Pedican, Crystal Cash, Darenique & Cyniquetra Ford, Dreson & Christian Levarity, Michael Levarity Jr.
Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at Evergreen Mortuary Marsh Harbour, Abaco SC Bootle Highway on Friday from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and again at the church on Saturday from 12:00 noon until service time.
Death Notice for EVIS CARTWRIGHT, 56
#4 Village & Parkgate Rd. Nassau, Bahamas | Marsh Harbour, Abaco, S. C. Bootle Highway | Exuma Bahamas, Hooper’s Bay Office: (242) 356-7008 or (242) 356-7009 • Mobile: (242) 565-9758 Email: evergreenmortuary@gmail.com
of Spring City Abaco, will be held on Saturday, January 21st, 2023 at Friendship Tabernacle Church, Central Pines Estates Abaco at 1:00 pm. Officiating will be Rev Paulette M Cartwright, assisted by other ministers of the gospel. Interment will follow in the Friendship Tabernacle Cemetery, Abaco.
Left to cherish his memories are, Son: Jayden Curry; Daughter: Kalyn Curry; Mother: Judy Curry; Father: Joseph Curry; Sisters: Julie Curry-Greene, Jasmine Curry and Jigria Dean; Nieces: Alvonell, Alisha, and Al’lanka Greene, Azaliya Baptiste; Nephews: Alvin Greene Jr. and Jalano Curry-Mills; Grandnieces: Allianna Greene and Rannyah Thompson; Grandnephew: DeAngelo Major Jr.; Aunts: Violet Smith, Brenda Cooper, Deborah McKenzie, Leshan Ferguson, Lydia Curry, Hilda Knowles and Monica Adderley; Uncles: Herbert Smith, Edwin Curry Sr., David Curry, Talbot Johnson and Gavol Curry; Brother-in-law: Alvin Greene Sr.; Godparents: Miriam Rolle and Donny Outten; Godchildren: Alianna Thervil, Alvero Jonson, Jayquan Burrows and Donté; Cousins: Willis & Theidra Levarity, Dennis & Rontonio Levarity, Cindy & Darren Ford, Thomas & Nakia Adderley, Michael, Anthony and Trevor Adderley, Misty & Ryan Laroda, Phylicia & Ashley Smith, Nathan & Sophia Bootle, Emily & Timothy Davis, Latoya & Sergio Davis, Loretta & Ewan Harriott, Lawanda, Marvin & Lasonia Bootle, Nickevia Armbrister, Shevonne McDonald, Anishka Ramsey, Marcia, Bradley & Britney McKenzie, Edwin Jr., Edmilvannera, Cintiqua, Clarington Curry and Shane Edgecombe, Tyonia & Tyroneka Albury,
of Allen Drive, off Fire Trail Road and formerly of Fire Road, Abaco. Died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Friday, January 13th, 2023.
She is survived by her, Son: Yardnick Hepburn; Brothers: Eric, Deon, Clement, Terrance and Ricardo Cartwright; Sisters: Lavern McIntosh, Regina Moncur, Lothieann Bastian, Felicia Bridgette, Anastacia Cartwright, Dellarese Lundy and Fayleece Knowles; a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangement is being handled by Evergreen Mortuary, Parkgate Road New Providence. Funeral service will be announced at a later date.
#4 Village & Parkgate Rd. Nassau, Bahamas | Marsh Harbour, Abaco, S. C. Bootle Highway | Exuma Bahamas, Hooper’s Bay Office: (242) 356-7008 or (242) 356-7009 • Mobile: (242) 565-9758 Email: evergreenmortuary@gmail.com

Theadore Patrick Davis, 60 affectionately called “Pinky”

of Taylor Street died on Friday, December 30, 2022 will be held on Saturday, January 21, 2023, 11:00am at Our Lady’s Catholic Church, Deveaux Street. Officiating will be Fr. Jonathan Duka. Assisted by other members of the Clergy. Interment will follow in Western Cemetery.
He is survived by his sons: Driessen (Romanda) Brennen, Shaquille Davis; daughters: Tenair Brennen, LaSummer Davis, LaKeisha Davis, Shaquel Smith, Winter Grace Cooper; brothers: Bernard (Karen) Davis, Godfrey Davis; sisters: Theresa, Catherine, Karen, Bernadette (Albury); grandchildren: Rhaine, Tenae, Tenero, Lelia, Logan, Amon, Ava-Anne, Noah, Don, Donte; uncle: Elvin Davis of Florida; nieces: Chudney, Latoya, Tenaj, Deadra, Destinee, Najah, Rodesha; nephews: Stefan, Teran (Sheniqua), Crispin, Kyle, Chad, Anwar, Lerone, Khayri, Saleem, Chet, Thayer; grandnieces: Jaive, Nevaeh, Aayan, Morghan, Teja, Chadonay, Laquelle, Teran, Khylee, Sania, Afani, Thayajanee; grandnephews: Kaylen, Danaj, Tristan, Tahj, Teron, D’Khyree, Chad Jr., Anwar Jr., Amere, Amari, Chet Jr.; godchild: Felicia Smith; other relatives and friends: Lorene Davis and family, Patrick Davis and family, Deborah Prince and family, Priscilla Neymour and family, Veronica Johnson and family, Marcia Bain and Sandra Smith and family, Danny Fox and family, Carmen and Angela Davis and family, Stacy Pinder and family, Valeria, Sheryl Brennen, Yvonne, Alexis, Dionne and Phyllis Armbrister, Walter Ferguson, Maurice Smith, Sharna, Veronica, Linda Stubbs and family, Ann Marie and Baron Turner, Donsel Smith, Barry, Bruce, Kermit Rahming, Sarah Evans, Pastor Loreen Russell, Gigi and Ann, Ezekiel Pratt, Frantz Ferguson, Wilson Francois, Ermanette, Jenny Souffrant and family, Marilyn Panza and family, Mellon Augustave and family, Marcian Pratt and family, Naomi Hunter, Silas, Yolanda and Rashad Maynard, Archer family, Alethia Lewis Anthony Butler, Judy Murray, Marcas Smith, Akoya Pennerman, Marcian Bowe, Carmen Jones, Kayla Ingraham, Cheryl Maycock, Donna Moss, Deboarh Moxey, Collette Johnson, Paul Murray, Pedro Smith, Helen, Ms. Kathleen and family, Clarissa and Karen Smith, Narissa and Nikeva, Porky Dorsett, Jackie Taylor, Lillis Wood and family, Theresa Simms, Jacqueline Bourque, Antoinette Bethel, Ilona Johnson, Sheila Burrows and family, Samuel Lewis, Ronald Ville, Jermaine Tooth, Marvin Stubbs, Laura Turnquest and family, Brian Burrows, Marilyn Culmer and family, The Taylor Street Community, Mason Addition Community, One Family Junkanoo Group, Bahamas Environmental

Group Ltd., Nurses and staff of Male Surgical III (PMH).
Viewing will be held in the Legacy Suite of Vaughn O. Jones Memorial Center, Mt. Royal Avenue and Talbot Street on Friday from 12:00 noon to 5:00p.m. and on Saturday at the Church from 10:00am. to Service time.
Racquel Anne Murphy-Storr, 45
of #21 Windsor Lane will be held on Saturday, January 21, 2023, 11:00 a.m. at Living Waters Church Of God, Marshall Road. Officiating will be Bishop Wilbert Rolle assisted by other ministers of the Gospel. Interment will be held at Southern Cemetery, Spikenard Road.
She is predeceased by her mother: Shirley Green; father: Basil Murphy; sister: Sherell Green; brother: Garad Murphy.
Left to cherish her memories are her husband: Fabian Storr; children: Donavun Jordan, Devon Bain, Fabian Storr Jr., Jadea Storr; step daughter: Fanicka Storr; brothers: Trevor Green, Leonardo Murphy, Kenneth Mackey; sister: Deniece Smith; grandchildren: Adaija Jordan, Donaria Jordan, Cattleya Bain, Raheem Forbes, Santino Laurent; daughter-in-law: Tracey Jordan; aunts: Debra Cartwright, Patsy Iris, Linda, Carmetha, Paula, Mildred, Lean and Sandra; uncles: James, Brian, Lavade, Joe, Mervin; mother-inlaw: Catherine Storr; sisters-in-law: Denise Storr and Valerie Smith; brothers-in-law: Frankie, Dwayne, Alex; nieces: Lanell, Shelly, Gabriel, Jada, Jaraya, Kenriah, Janea, Frankera, Amanda Greene; nephews: Trevor Jr., Trevares, Trae, Torrin, Frank Jr., Travaughn Smith; cousins: Ken Williams, Tyler Cartwright, Wadesha Cartwright, Lavade Cartwright Jr., Tyrek Cartwright, Courie Williams and Noel; friends: Shantel, Terah, Tonya, Wendy, Mona, Bertha, Karen, Andera, Erica, Ms. Dorothy, Ms.Tina, Candice, Geonardo, Justin, Cardo, Taylor, Eunice, Dwayne Rigby, Maguel Thompson, Bradesha Thompson, Turk, Fitzgerald, P.F.D.M.I Family, L.K.G.P.M Family, The Storr Family, The Widsor Lane Big Yard Family, The Green Family, The Jordan Family, The Bain Family, The Cartwright Family, The Murphy Family, The Jiffies Family, A.M.M.C Family, Oriental Family and others too numerous to mention.
Viewing will be held in the Legacy Suite of Vaughn O. Jones Memorial Center, Mt. Royal Avenue and Talbot Street on Friday from 12:00noon to 5:00p.m. and on Saturday at the Church from 10:00am. to service time.

Cressel Clarke, 87
of Moonshine Drive, Sunshine Park who died on Wednesday, December 28, 2023 will be held on Saturday, January 21, 2023, 11:00am at Pilgrim Baptist Temple, St. James Road. Officiating will be Pastor Leroy Major assisted by other Ministers of the Gospel. Cremation will follow.
He is survived by his 4 sons: Michael, Gary (Crystal), Jason (Monique) & Lamon (Alexia) Clarke; 2 daughters: Bridgeann Burrows (Rev. Dr. Alfredo) & Linda Clarke Johnson; 1 adopted son: Kevin Cumberbatch; 1 sister: Angelica Clarke; 5 brothers-in-law: Charles Rodgers (Pam), Sam Rodgers (Ellamae), Rev. Henry Forbes, Minister George Rodgers (Carolyn) & Thomas Dorsette; 4 sisters-in-law: Ellen Forbes, Lorena Rolle (Treg), Linda Roker (Lawrence) & Valari Rodgers; 5 grandchildren: Jason Clarke II, Hadassah & Gabriella Johnson, Lamon Jr. & Lamar Clarke; 5 stepgrandchildren: Alexandria Williams, Alexis & Annique Burrows, Giann Thurston & Gemmia Edgecombe; nieces and nephews: Elder Anna Ellis (Pastor Delton), Andrew Clarke, Deidre Cargill, Debra Francis, Carolyn McPhee (Kirk), Esther Burrows (Darron), Lorenza (Erica), Stephen Clarke (Kalandria), Glenise Smith (Paul), Sherrine Bullard, Wellington Bullard, Perry, Marvin, Felton Clarke, Lehinza, Hilbert, Eleanor, Rev. Leslie (Patrice), Melfort Curtis, Cynthia Parker, Ore, Sheila, Roger, Nelson, Lolita Clarke, Carroll Clarke, Dr. Anthony (Kathy), Don, Mark, Patrick, Bernard Dorsette, Sharon Bowe (Howard), Nena Floyd (Willie), Denise Dorsette, Rose Richards, Marvin Mackey, Marcia Anthon (Charles), Angela Dames (Ryan Sascha), Keva, Wilton Richards, Annalease Hermanns (Christopher), Brenda Rolle (Kevin), Kendra Johnson, Tenisha Armbrister (Sean), Clyde (Mavis), Randy, Dwayne Forbes, Nursing Officer Ellamae Blyden, Karen Knowles (Van), Prince (Kendra), ASP Warren (Carla), & Willarine Rodgers, Marie Rolle (Tyrone), Henry, Philip, Laverne, Clement Forbes, Paulette Curry, Shantell, Lakhia, Shenika, Gladstone, Jennifer, Sean, David (Nykia), Ashlee, Samuel Rodgers, Sgt. 3310 George Jr., Giovanni, Danielle, Sgt. 3363 Jaicoy Rodgers, Teran & Tanya Armbrister, Lavonne Rodgers, Tremayne Rolle, Ginger Minnis, Nicola & Van Burrows, Kevin, Tysheka, Kendrick, Sgt. 3116 Kieron (Kaylizsa), Kyle, Kachara Rodgers, Pamela, Darwin, Jourdana & Leonardo Rodgers, Nadia Castiglia-Zancella, Carl Jr. Gregory, Albert, & Darren Rodgers, Sandra Muggins and Deidre McPhee; numerous cousins, grand and great-grand nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends including: Lionel, Ashley, Miriam Smith & Family, Cedric Smith & Family, Family of the late Edamae Ferguson, Agusta McNeil, Jerline Clarke, Iona Harris, Ashley Clarke & Family, Isaac McKenzie & Family, Elder Catherine Roker & Family, Dellarene
Bullard & Family, Family of the late Muriel Taylor, Gertrude Clarke & Family, Hanna Johnson & Family, Yvette Rolle, Paul Rolle & Family, Family of the late Loraine Rolle, Family of the late Rosemary Kerr, Valdez Fernander, Ellen Smith & Family, Marva Cleare, Rosemarie Bain, Marcia Clarke & Family, Bursil & Edna Rolle & Family, Audrey & Milton Russell & Family, Family of the late Rev. L. W. Rodgers, Bishop E. Randy Fraser & Family, Douglas & Rosemary Tynes & Family, Norris Pinder, Brian & Courtnell Brown, Anishka Strachan & Family, Hezlyn Pratt & Family, Maple Strachan, Paula Adderley & Family, Honorable Minister Pia Glover Rolle, M.P., The Sunshine Park Family, Pastor Leroy Major & Family, The Pilgrim Baptist Temple Family, Colina Insurance, JP Morgan Trust, Believer’s Worship Center Family, Sarah Brown, Bishop T. L. Hanna Bahamas Jurisdiction (C.O.G.I.C), Joan Cartwright, Darren & Crystal Pitt, Lester Turnquest & Family, Loressa Balfour & Family, Marlyn Meadas, Pastor Jeffrey Woods, Crystal & Kirk Hicks, Don & Patsy Davis, Stuart & amp; Allison Kelly, James Campbell, Oswald Moore, Collins Roberts, Isadora Bethel, Mary & Grace Gibson, George Bowe, William Johnson, Deandra Sands, Anastacia Kerr, Esther Minus, Nadine Fraser, Angie and the Butler Family, Pastor Carlos Reid and the Hope Center Family, the T. A. Thompson Family and the Willard Patton Primary School Family. There are a host of other family and friends, and we apologize if we have overlooked your name. We acknowledge, appreciate, and thank you for your prayers, love, and support. We love you and, like he would have said, “Thank you very much!”
Viewing will be held in the Legacy Suite of Vaughn O. Jones Memorial Center, Mt. Royal Avenue and Talbot Street on Friday from 12:00 noon to 5:00p.m. and Saturday at the Church from 10:00am. to service time.

Notice of Death For Pedro Gerard Rolle,

46
of Nassau Village who died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Saturday, January 14, 2023.
He is survived by his daughter: Hazel Rolle; sisters: Joanne Rolle, Lisa Saunders, Paulette and Indera Rolle; brothers: Glenn Rolle, Perry Forbes and Shawn Rolle; aunts: Mary Stuart, Vandalyn King and Doramae McKenzie; uncles: Jerome (Junior) and Rolston McKenzie; numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, cousins and other relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Master Delon Kelson Davis, 2
of #50 Kemp Road will be held Saturday, January 21, 2023, 11:00am at St. Margaret’s Anglican Church, Kemp Road. Officiating will be Rev. Fr. Colin Humes. Interment will follow in The OutIsland Cemetery, Kemp Road.
Delon was predeceased by his greatgrandparents: Cynthia Russell, Donald Deveaux and William Curtis; grandparents: Jeffery Curtis and Eric Forbes along with numerous others.
Left to cherish his memories and mourn his passing are his parents: Kelcina Curtis and Delano Davis Sr.; grandparents: Alison Deveaux, Tereicta Davis and Albert Rolle; great grandmother: Naomi Curtis; sister: Delanique Davis; brothers: Delano Jr. and Delvano Davis; uncles: Jermaine and Antonio Thompson, Arnold (Jodyann) and Vernon Forbes, Shantoin (Odessa) Pratt, Justin Curtis and Alexander Saunders; aunts: Sophia Thompson-Green, Joy Thompson, Shantar Davis, Kendesha Curtis and Elvina Johnson; grand aunts: Ruthmae Davis, Sharon Curtis, Denise Curtis, Dianna Curtis-Williams, Aledera and Nathalie Curtis, Inga Curtis-Clarke, Marva Curtis, Glenda Clarke-Lockhart, Min, Leotha Deveaux, Tammy Price; granduncles: Ellison, Donald, Alfred and Floyd Deveaux, Albert Blair, Patrick Bethel, Gregory and William Curtis Jr; greatgrand uncle: Sidney Russell; great great aunts: Louise Russell, Mildred Darville, Dorolyn and Edith Rolle; cousins: Latoya BrownNeily, Ebonique Brown-Clarke, Fredrich Brown Sr., Kadijah Ferguson, Jasmine Collie, Craig Petterson, Fredrick Brown Jr., Santae, Santia and Santiesh Brown, Demtrio and Demetria Forbes, Kamiya and Kamryn Taylor, Kamari Thompson, Ane` and Kymani Stubbs, Antinque Miller, Latonya Bennett, Kourtney Smith, Vernicia Forbes, Shantion Pratt Jr., Michelle Rolle, Princess Smith, Richardette Dean-Farrington, Dianca Curtis, Shanel(Jamieson) Curtis-Pratt, Alicia Dean, Anthonise (Vaugh) Moss-Cooper, Aahlia Moss, Nyah and Heather Williams, Andrew Stubbs, Larvardo and Lavanda Saunders, Albernique, Anthonique and Maria Blair, Larenzo, Kevinique, Keanna, Kevin, Sliglair and Tyler Clarke,Caleb Babbs, Dario Curtis Sr.; Dario Curtis Jr., Gregory Jr., Sien & Shalom Farrington, Ryland Burrows, Jayda Pratt, Alcina Darville, Pam Bain, Mark (Karen) and Jermaine Darville, Remonia, Renita, Veva and Cressentia Russell, Rosemarie (Larry) Higgs, Tyvette RussellSaunders, Newell Russell Jr., Recardo and Rodrigo (Jenice) Russell, Kayvonya and Kayla, Rickia, Resheda and Recara Russell, Larrinque and Justin Higgs, Cameron (Lydia) and Joshua Russell and numerous other cousins to many to mention; other relatives and friends including: Mrs Paula Rolle and Family, Edith Huyler; Family, Alfreda
Johnson & Family, Josephine Hutchinson; Family, Donna, Joseph and Dianna Saunders & Family, Lashan Strachan, Dericka Gibson, Crystal Gardiner, Niesha Moss, Fr. Collin Humes, Fr. Ronald Hamilton and St. Margaret’s Anglican Church Family, Pastor Irene Russell and The Glad Tidings Tabernacle Church Family, Mrs. Patrice Hanna-Carey, Rhonda Roxbury; Family, Esther Pinder; Family, Melissa, Lundy, Henry; godfathers: Darrell Frazier, Rashad Bethel, Kevin Arnette, Cleveland Davis; The Towne Hotel Family, Wendy’s (Mall Branch) Family, The Lowe’s Family, The Johnson Family, The Communities of Kemp and Lyon Road and other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.
Viewing will be held in the Legacy Suite of Vaughn O. Jones Memorial Center, Mt. Royal Ave. and Talbot Street on Friday from 12 noon to 5 p.m. and Saturday at the Church from 10:00am. to Service time.

Romario Robert Hield, 21

a resident of Sumner Street will be held on Saturday January 21, 2023 at 10:00 am at Believers Outreach Ministries International, Carmichael Road West Nassau, Bahamas. Officiating will be Apostle Edison Nottage assisted by Prophetess Dr. Mattie Nottage and other Ministers of the Gospel. Interment will follow in Lakeview Memorial Gardens, John F. Kennedy Drive.
Left to cherish his memories are his mom; dad: Samson (Tiesha) Hield; sisters: Samantha Hield, Robin (Cravaughn) Mckay and Samia Hield; brothers: Samson (La’Teisha) Hield; Joshua Hield; adopted brother: Dwayne Hannah; grandparents: Heaven Walker; Alman Reid; aunts: Louise, Thelma, Caroline, Susanne, Venecia, Jenine, Constance, Patrice, Yvette, and Anecia; uncles: Neville, Earl, Rohan, Hughken, Oswald, Nigel and Kayzon; nephews: Elkavion, Kyle, Kai, Samson, Bryson and Grayson; cousins: Odayne, Shaun, Antonis, Andrew, Christian Sr., Christian Jr., Nado, Shaun Jr., Kyrie, Roshaad, Brandi, Alysse, Rashid, Kemar, Joshua, Adrian, Dujhuan, Dushaun, Oneil, Tajiri, Kj, Malcolm, Monty, Randy, Timmy, Timmy Jr., Demario, Alexandre, Kirk Jr., Usain, Sanjay, Jermaine, Damarion, Omarion, Samantha, Kacy Anne, Chrisannia, Chrisonnia, Shameka, Melissa, Tonya, Troyona, Saray, Asia, Alyssa, Kayla, Dianne, Cassandra, Teisha and other relatives and friends.
Viewing will be held in the Legacy Suite of Vaughn O. Jones Memorial Center, Mt. Royal Avenue and Talbot Street on Friday from 12:00noon to 5:00p.m. and Saturday at the Church from 9:00am to Service time.

Pastor Bursel Wilbert Rolle, 89

of Kemp’s Bay, South Andros will be held at Church of God of Prophecy, Kemp’s Bay, South Andros, Bahamas on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at 11:00a.m. Officiating will be Bishop Gersham Pratt, District Overseer assisted by Pastor Fairdale Smith & Other Ministers. Interment will follow Kemp’s Bay Public Cemetery, Kemp’s Bay, South Andros, The Bahamas.
Left to cherish his memory and legacy are his wife of sixty years: Pastor Edna Rolle (née Martin); daughters: Esther (Inspt. Sterling) Thompson & Elizabeth (Denzel) Brown; sons: Ashley (Tanisha) Poitier, Mark (Georgina), Luke (Grace), John, Timothy, Peter (Holly), Irvin, Joshua & Michael Rolle; daughter-in-law: Jane Rolle; granddaughters: Sandra & Ashley Poitier, Keisha, Maneisha, Markelle, Dayna, Shantor, Bronthaye, Naya, Adriel, Dashnique, Monalisa, Elvistina, Faith & Gracelynn Brown; grandsons: Patrick Archer, Dean, Jakhan, Tenaj, Timari, Troy, Donavon, Joshua Jr., Jeremiah & Joel Rolle; great grandchild: Kenyon Rolle; sisters-inlaw: Messalina Rolle, Florence McRay & Ingrid Brown; nieces & nephews: David Jr. Fairburn, Craig, Jefferson, Gary, Leslie, Ray and Jennifer Rolle, Sherry Pinder, Vernita Moss, Christina Rolle, Norward, Edmund and Ezra Rahming, Elfloy Newry, Ovilda Forbes, Charles and Samuel Rodgers, Lorena Rolle, Ellen Forbes & Dorothy Clarke, Betty Knowles, Yvonne Adderley, Pethrel Miller, Coralee Munroe, Sharelann Rolle, Jennifer Smith, Prince, Edward, Ralph, Donnie, Ellen Rolle & Patsy Johnson, Ruby, Donnie & Ellen Rolle, Patsy Johnson, Ruby, Roscoe, Keneth, & Eric Rolle, Olga Martinez, Roberta Scott, Amy McRay, Sabrina Petty, Bianca Brown, Johnathon Chatters and Stephen Brown; other relatives and friends: Bishop Franklin Ferguson & Family, Bishop Gersham Pratt & Family, Permanent Secretary Jack Thompson, Administrator Julieta Ingraham, Jermeek Rolle, Kisa King, Andrea Greene, Minister Sandra Johnson & Family, Ruth Sweeting & Family, Sally Ferguson & Family, Nathaniel Adams & Family, Jennifer Symonette, Patrice, McArthur & Leroy Thompson, Theophilus Rolle & Family, The Pratt Family, Shirley Andrews & Family, Noralee Cartwright & Family, Alvin & Nurse Valdamae Rahming, Victor Miller & Family, The McPhee Family, Steadman Forbes & Family, Rev. Ruben Duncombe & Family, The Knowles Family, Joel & Alecia Rahming & Family, Roseanna Flowers & Family, Pastor Raymond & Minister Sherry Albury & Family, Pastor Blooming Neely & Family, Linda Clarke & Family, Laren Rolle & Family, The McPhee Family, Eula Nixon & Family, The Knowles Family, The Jack Family, Ben Martin & Family, Patrick Brown & Family, The Church of God of Prophecy Kemp’s Bay Family, The Church of God of Prophecy East Street family, Pastor Marion Forbes & The Mt. Zion Baptist Church Family, Doctor Hanna, Nurses & Staff at the Miriam Green Community Clinic, High Rock Primary School Family, The Port Authority Family & The Entire Community of South Andros and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous
to mention.
Viewing will be held at Church of God of Prophecy, Kemp’s Bay, South Andros on Friday from 1:00 p.m. until service time on Saturday.
Mr. Philip Alexander Moncur Sr., 44

of Rolle Avenue will be held on Friday, January 20, 2023 at 11:00a.m at St. Thomas Moore Roman Catholic Church, Madeira Street. Officiating will be Fr. Junior Calixte assisted by other members the clergy. Interment will follow in Southern Cemetery, Cowpen and Spikenard Roads.
Philip is predeceased by his parents: Philip A. Moncur and Debora Bernadette Lightbourne-Moncur.
Left to cherish his memory are his son: Philip Alexander Moncur, III; brother: Mario A. Moncur, Sr.; sister: Sonia M. Moncur-Greenslade; aunts: Stephanie Lightbourne-Garland of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, Eloise Lightbourne of Grayson, Georgia, Carolyn Lightbourne and Mandrell Brown; uncle: Michael A. Brown, Sr.; nephews: Mario A. Moncur, Jr. Antonio Moncur and Kenrick Grant; niece: Oliva Harris; brother-in-law: Peter Greenslade; grand aunt and uncles: Ernest and Paulette Bain of Freeport and Joshua Major; cousins: Tyrone Moss of New York, Karen Bowe-Laurenceau of Georgia, Renrick Bowe, Candece Mortimer, Leandra Brown-Dicius, Myka, Mikel, Mika and Michael Brown, Jr. of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida; Annalise Davis, Nika Russell, Kimberly Newbold of Freeport and Deandra Ferguson; Kilian and Jayce Laurenceau, Shonice and Sean Mortimer, Anthony Pinder and Asia Dicius, Cheryl, Gail Rolle, Franklin and Barry Hall, Sandra Lightbourn, Michaelle Bostwick, Joanna McSweeny; Bud Cambridge and Kay Barette, Stephanie Seymour and Betha Rahming, Kevin, Shanell and Stephen Major, Crystal Hebpurn, Katherine Saunders, Mechelle, Michael and Trevor Bain; Bridgette Gibson, Ronald and Rodger Newman, Fr. Kendrick Forbes, Cheryl, Leslie and Stanley Turnquest and Christine Johnson; numerous other relatives and friends including: Paul Hanna, Deborah Floyd, Maudline Pierre, Angelo Paul, the Lightbourne, Moncur, Hall, Bain, Major, Newman, Major, Turnquest, Bostwick, Grant, Destamar, Bethell, Knowles, Gemaine, Woodside, Davis, Symonette, McKenzie, Moss, Rahming, Munnings, Smith and Paul families and the entire Rolle Avenue community, the Valley Boys Junkanoo Group Organization and C. I. Gibson’s Class of 1995 and other relatives and friends.
Viewing will be held in the Legacy Suite of Vaughn O. Jones Memorial Center, Mt. Royal Avenue and Talbot Street on (TODAY) Thursday from 11:00 a.m.to 5:00 p.m. and on Friday at the church from 10:00 a.m. until service.

Funeral Services For
Michael Renaldo Mackey Sr., 30

a resident of Old Cedar Street will be held at Southwest Cathedral Church of God, Carmicheal Road, New Providence, The Bahamas on Saturday, 21st Janaury, 2023 12:00 noon. Officiating will be Pastor Carlton Adderley assisted by Rev. Troy Hanna and Rev. Melrose Rolle. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Gardens, Soilder Road, New Providence, The Bahamas.
He is predeceased by his mother; brother: Jessy; grandparents and aunt.
Left to cherish his fond memories are his wife: Stacy Mackey; sons: Michael Junior, Raymond and Renaldo, Terry, Jarado, Torrien; daughter: Terranique; brother: Stephon Mackey; sister: Victoria Knowles; numerous nieces and nephews: Sirtaria, Stephenique, Stephon Junior, Shanton, Virtario, Sylvester Junior, Keyenday, Kayden, Nataria, Deja, Marvin Junior, Kaylun, Savannah and Azariah; step father: Gergory Knowles; sisters-in-law: Deshan Arnett, Shawna Sinclair, Kimberly, Karin, and Kattrin Hall and Demetria Hall; brothersin-law: Deon Miller and John Hall; aunts and uncles: Kevin and Carmetia Christie, Clarinette Bates, Darrell and Anika Mackey, Lorenzo and Melvize Mackey, Van and Carolyne Mackey, Alfred and Babara Hinson, Clayron Sr. and Deon Mackey, Henry Maquay, Benjamin Hinson, Blake Rahaming, Ashwood Darville, Police Officer 999 Kenvard Major, Valkito Carrol, Quinton and Trina Dorsett, Abbey West and Dion Butler, Trudy Bullard and Sylvia Burrows, Sabrina Neymour; grand uncles and aunts: Adolphus Sr., Sherell Leaden, Lenard, Witney and wife Leadon, Christopher, Kevin, Police Officer 1265 Ricardo Leadon, Norris Mackey, Isaacs and Rev. Melrose Rolle, Kevin and Lynsey Lewis, Derick and Lindamae Hanna and Shirley Leadon, cousins: Henricka Pinder, Alesha, Danya, Jalynthia, Ashley, Ashanti, Ashlyn, Cynclayr, Jessica, Daranika, Lesha, Caliyah, Blakell, Ashely, Vanisha, Veronique, Vanessa, Isaac Rolle Jr. Lorenzo Jr., Clayron Jr., Darrell Jr., Alfred Jr., Fredrick, Bobby, Clayrin, Franklyn Martin, Gino Finley, Andrea and Deandrea, Judy, Jermaine Saunders, Lyndell and Lynopra Rolle, Georgeleto Kelly, Nadia Major, Patrick Leadon, Perez Leadon, Georgina and Dwayne Wilson, Raphael Neymour; numerous relatives and friends too many to mention: Mario Deveaux, Goddie Rose, Kevin Ramsey, Radesha Dominiq Whyms, Betsheba Hanna,Bernard Lewis, Phillip Farquharson, Florese Simmonds, Jockey, MJ, Vargo, Dre, Shanta, Jermaine, Kenny, Rashard, Sheniqua, Honey, Deli, Rickia King, Antin Seymour, Jacquah Glinton, Deboy, Ghetto, Debbie, Stacey, Shan, Jasmine, Nicole, Angelica, Prophet Joshua Grant, The Brown Family, The Mackey family, The Leadon Family, The Miller Family, The Cargill Family, The Knowles Family, The Christie Family, The Newton Family, The Yellow Elder Family, The Grove Family, The Bosian Family, The North and Central Andros Family, The Kaylana Bouier and Family, Karima Rolle and Family, The Housekeeping and Public Area Department of Atlantis and The Lightbourne
.
Viewing will be held at St. Ambrose Funeral Home, #34 Arundel Street, New Providence, The Bahamas on (TODAY) Thursday, 19th January - Friday, 20th January, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m and at the church on Saturday, 21st Janaury, 2023 from 11:00 a.m until service time.
Damutri Thurston, 19
a resident of Dumping Ground Corner, Bain Town will be held at St. Paul’s Baptist Church, Fox Hill, Bernard Road, New Providence, The Bahamas on Saturday, 21st January, 2023 at 11:00am. Officiating will be Pastor Bishop Carl J. Remmings assisted by other ministers of the Gospel. Interment will follow in The Southern Cemetery, Cowpen and Spikenard Roads, New Providence, The Bahamas.
Left to cherish his fond memories are his mother: Andrea Dean; step father: Bruce Colebrooke Sr.; child: Dametria Da’nola Thurston; sisters: Georgette, Georgina & Deandrea Poitier, Siakel Lightbourn-Sweeting, Jessica Fowler; brothers: Nardo Stevens, Jawaun Armbrister, Hosea Lightbourn; aunts: Pandora Taylor, Ashanti PapaGeorge, T’Shera Perez; uncles: Anthony PapaGeorge Sr.; grand aunts: Margaret Hopkins, Beatrice Williams, Cynthia Smith, Ophelia Cox, Larry; grand uncles: Henry Smith, Homer Williams; niece: Da’niyah Sweeting, Riyah Jose; nephew: Grayson James; cousins: Britnie, Barnesha, Rashae, Ahmad, Abdul, Ragine, Matthew, Manuel, Hailey, Anthonece, Anthony Jr., Aratio, Alex, Alicia, Antionette, Jay, Cordero, Geraldo, Shaquille, Daniel, Homeka, Mario, Marcello, Batista, Banista, Baricha, Marvin, Nakarha, Montez, Bianca, Micah, Owen, Dorinda, Phyllis, Keveena, Alvin, Vera, D’ario, Charles, Jasmine, Latoya, Elvardo, Gary, First Lady Nicole Bellevue; god parents: Emily Mitchell, Adriana Gibson, Kendricka, Dave, Thyrone, Mana, Mildred Moss and Sandra Darling; other relatives and friends too numerous to mention: C & E Family, Goldwyn Construction Family, Dumpling Ground Corner Family, Mr. & Mrs. Cartwright, Stevens Family, The Brown Family, Johnson Family, The Cash Family, The Campbell Family, The Hanna Family, The Bethel Family, The McKinney Family, Tiseans Convenience Family, C. C. Sweeting Class of 2020 Family, Bain Town Ballers Family, R.S.P. Services, M. P. Of Bain Town Mr. Watson and a host of other relatives and friends.

Family and Friends may pay their last respects at St. Ambrose Funeral Home, #34 Arundel Street, New Providence, The Bahamas on (TODAY) Thursday, 19th January - Friday, 20th January, 2023 from 10:00 a.m - 6:00 p.m. and on Saturday, 21st January, 2023 at the church from 10:00 a.m until service time.

Public Viewing For
Viola Christina Missick, 71


a resident of #179 Bimini Place, Hawksbill, Freeport, Grand Bahama died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Monday, 26th December, 2022.
Left to cherish Viola’s memories are her loving husband: George Alexander Missick; mother: Patsy Mott; children: Marcian Marco Missick, Melissa Marcia Mills, Terrance Missick, Reno Missick and Anthony Missick; grandchildren: Trinity Farrington, Empress-Ezryeanna Mills, Ezra Mills; sonin-law: Ezra Mills; brothers: Samuel Pinder and Vincent Mott; sisters: Mary Glinton, Evangiline Lockhart, Patricia Gibson and Ruby Pinder; aunts: Diana Williams, Marjorie Ferguson and Linda Pinder; nieces: Gergeate Bevans, Christiana McDonald, Tereha Davis, Casirina Lockhart, Glory Lockhart, Neketia Simmons, Anita Pinder Jones, Calay Gibson, Inga Mott, Valencia Mott, Scherriea Kemp, Tazzy Mott and Rashan Mott; nephews: Harryo Bevans, Valentine Claire, Vincent Mott Jr., Alonzo Mott, Teryon Wright, Isaiah Taylor, Keanu Brown, and Nathan Pinder; brothers-in-law: Linwell Missick, Dino Missick, Bert (Louann) Missick, Jason Missick and Randy (Kim) Missick; sisters-in-law: Derinda (Buster) Bain, Judy Missick; cousins: Carl Ferguson Jr., Yvette (Marcello) Dean, Sarah (Barry) Swain, Bernice (Edwin) Cooper, Carvan (Nadia) Ferguson, Elvis Cooper, Theresa Pinder, Gregory Pinder, Olivia Sturrup, Ismae Sturrup, Andrew (Sabrina) Ferguson, Greg (Lisa) Ferguson, Steve Ferguson, Kim (Lennox) Fynes, Nicole Ferguson, Samuel (Toya) Pratt, Alex Pratt, Michael Pratt, Michelle Dorilas, Sylvia Johnson (Johnnell), Marvin Williams (Samantha), Jacqueline Williams, Katherine Williams,
Sylvano Williams, Mandrell Diana Williams, Maxine (Basil) McHardy, Stephanie Ferguson, Kirklin Ferguson, Ricardo (Maria) Williams, Madeline (Sydney) Stubbs, and Morris Henderson Williams, Cinderella Bevans, Julie Ann Edwards-Bevans, Lucille Bevans, Cleophas (Angelina) Bevans, Donnalee Bradshaw, Janet and a host of other relatives and friends.
Family and Friends can pay their last respects at Restview Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium, #11A East Coral Road, Freeport, Grand Bahama on (TODAY) Thursday, 19th January - Friday, 20th January, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Death Notice For Angela Ferguson Smikle, 53

a resident of Taylor Street, Nassau Village died at her residence on Wednesday, 18th January, 2023.
She is survived by her 3 sons: Cardeafe McBeen, Rodrakes Gibson, David Morris; 7 grandchildren; friend: Shermica Garden and a host other relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements are being finalized and will be announced at a later date.
Funeral Service for
VERNARD GLEN BROWN, 18

Funeral Service for


KAYLA KANIJAH “Legend” DYER, 1 month
will be held on Saturday, 21st January 2023 at 11:00 am at Dunamis Outreach Ministries, Market Street. Officiating will be Revernard Deno V. Cartwright and other Ministers of the Gospel. Interment will follow in Southern Cemetery, Cowpen & Spikenard Road.
He will be deeply and sadly missed by his, Father: Vernal Brown Sr.; Grandmother: Betty Curtis; Sisters: Junann, Vernell and Tamika; Brothers: Fedner, Vernal Jr., Rickie, Freeman, DeAngelo, Vandyke and Marco; Nieces: Junaer, Ginique, Tamira, Lauren and Sarah; Nephews: Farrell, Verlando, Deangelo Jr., Kayden, Tayden and Marco Jr.; Uncles: Mark, Pedro, Francis, Freeman, Craig, Wendell, Ricardo, Kevin and Keli; Aunts: Charmaine, Kelcine, Shandy, Donna, Brendamae, Sherise and Loretta; Cousins: Francheska, Lafran, Francine, Valentino, Pedranique, Pedra, Pedro Jr., Pedron, Shakeem, Shamar, Marcellus, Kelecia, Kesee, Staniecia, Pedvanoo, Don III, Dondreah, Clemente, Jamal, Tequila, Reginald, Brenton, Cheyenne, Kaleb, Debrew, Craidell, Chad, Janice, Police Corporal 3964 Smith, Samson, Sameer, Psalm, Christian Police Sargent 3353 Philippian, Prince, Marvin, Kimberly, Dontavia, Arnold Jr. Arndr.

Friends may pay their last respects at Sunset Mortuary & Crematorium #50 Mt. Rose Avenue, opposite St. Georges Anglican Church on Friday from 11am-5pm.
Died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Wednesday, 11th January, 2023. Services will be held on Saturday, 21st January, 2023 at 3:00p.m. in the Chapel at Sunset Mortuary & Crematorium #50 Mt. Rose Avenue opposite St. George’s Anglican Church. Officiating will be Paster Shantell Dyer of Diamond Faith International. Cremation will follow.
Left to cherish her memories are, Mother: Paula Dyer; Father: Kelsey Lockhart; Grandparents: Apostle Shantell Young, Paul Dyer Sr., Gregeory Collie, Ruthnell & Sean Lockhart; Great Grand Mother: Lerlene Collie; Sisters: Goddess-Chitara Morley and Kaylee Cartwright; Brothers: Kenaz Morley Kelvano; Aunts: Alisha Dyer, Timara, Tikara Amanda Ambri Collie, Shawnette McKenzie; Uncles: Paul Dyer Jr., Anthony Dyer, Gregory Jr., Andre Collie & Denzi Cartwright; and a host of other relatives and friends too many to mention.
Death Notice
The Saunders Curry announces the death of their dear Mother, Mrs. Gertrude Saunders Curry, 71

of #28 Culmersville, who died on Tuesday, January 17, 2023.
Death Notice


The Miller Family announces the death of Mr. Paul Joseph Miller, 67 Force Chief Petty Officer (Retired) of #28 Purser Road, Coral Heights East, who died on Wednesday, January 11th, 2023.
She is survived by her Daughters: Deborah Hanna and Bernice Johnson-Mackey
Sons: Herbert Brown Jr., and Alfred Sweeting, Jr.
Daughters-in-law: Amanda Brown and Marla Sweeting
Sons-in-law: Leslie Hanna and Darson Mackey, Sr.
Grandchildren: Alexis Saunders Moss, Sue’Ellen Murray, Krispin Bullard Jr.; Michaela Jones, LeeAnn Hanna, Kenice Seymour, Leonel Augustine, Renado Hanna and Darson Mackey, Jr.
Brother: Alfred Sweeting, Sr.

Sisters: Willamae Gray, Debbie Smith and Yvonne Bevans
Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives.
Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
He is survived by his Wife: Bessie Ferguson Miller
Children: Sacha Miller Johnson (Ian); LeVar Hilton Miller, Shadeanna Miller Nesbitt (Delano); and Shendryka Miller
Grandchildren: Rickia and Kiarra Johnson
Brothers: Craig Miller, and William Miller (Maxine)
Brothers-in-law: Reverend Philip Ferguson (Linda); and Luther Ferguson
Sisters-in-law: Maguerite Ferguson, and Olydia Williams
Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives.
The Semi Military service will be held on Thursday, January 26th, 2023 at 11:00am at Salem Union Baptist Church, Taylor Street.
Celebration Services For
Dietician of the Public Hospital Authority Ms. Shaddai Shemie Shaddel Smith, 22 affectionately called “Pinky”
Service will be held at Mission Baptist Church, Hay Street, New Providence, Bahamas on Saturday, 21st January, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. Officiating will be Rev. Dr. Rueben E. Cooper assisted by: Bishop Errol McLaughin. Interment will follow in the Woodlawn Gardens Cemetery, Soldier Road, New Providence, Bahamas.
Fond and cherished memories will forever linger in the hearts of her mother: Weena Johnson; father: Emerson Smith; grandmother: Lorenthia HibbertGordon; sisters: Melrose Miller, Hillary Headley, Latia, Latoya and Lillian Smith, Lanette Sands; brothers: Mackford Miller, Jason Smith, Devon Butler; nieces: Raniyah Smith, Samoy and Amelia Miller; nephews: Peabo Miller, Philip Moss Jr. (JP), Alton Sands Jr., Allie Miller, La’Rard Thompson, Latino, Timothy, Amari and Amare Smith; aunts: Indiana Seymour, Karen Hall, Sarah Smith, Yvonne Thorpe, Crystal Jordan, Hazel and Kavel Hillary, Lilith Richards-Allen, Christine Gordon-Dunn, Lorna and Sonia Hibbert; uncles: Lambert Hillary, Barry and Shawn Smith, Presley Hylton, Maynard and Eion Miller, Leabert, Lloyd and William Gordon, Horace, Paul and Devon Hibbert; brother-in-law: Sgt. Elton Sands (RBPF); cousins: Crystal, Nicky, Marco, Donica (Ressa), Samantha, Wendell (Barrise), Gerard, Marvin, Jason (Arien), Ayana (Jermaine), Dasia, Daria, Dayna, The Offsprings of Lilith Richards-Allen, Christine Gordon-Dunn, Presley Hilton, Maynard Miller, Eion Miller, Leabert Lloyd, and William Gordon; and a host of relatives and friends including: Bishop & Mrs. Errol McLaughin, Bishop John Wesley Ferguson and The Big Harvest Community Family, Dr. Denie Fountain, Dr. Sandra Dean-Patterson, Rosalie Foulkes, Dominique Symonette, Myra Albury, Ms. Barr (Human Resources PMH) and the entire PMH Dietitian and Food Services staff, Mrs Vivian Mackey, Bro. & Sis. Alworth Rahming, Minister Sharon Deveaux & Family, Dorothea Collie, Minister Esther O’Brien, Minister Donna Delancy & Family, Mr. Patrick Hanlan and the Hummingbird Association, Sensei D’Arcy and the Judo Family, Prophetess Joanne Laing, Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Moree & Family, Mrs. Prudence Morris, Mrs. Gwendolyn Pinder, Mrs Oralee Smith & Family, Cleophas Cooper & Family, Mrs. Mavis Bloomfield, Decoda Dennis, Peter Gay, Andrew James, Tavia Hall-McMormick & Family, and Rev. Dr. R. E. Cooper and The Mission Baptist Church Family and other relatives and friends.
Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at Serenity Funeral Home and Crematorium on Friday from 12:00noon to 5:00pm and at the church on Saturday from 9:30am until service time

Families are our#1 Priority
Where the Name Is Service and your loved ones ours.
Thorran Alexander Adderley, 21
of Dean Street of Nassau Street will be held on Saturday, January 21st , 2023, 11:00am at Gospel Life Baptist Church, Cowpen Road and Gospel Life Way. Officiating will be Brother Wayne Johnson assisted by other ministers of the gospel. Interment will follow in The Western Cemetery, Augusta Street.
Thorran was predeceased by his mother: Natasha Minnis; brothers: Thor Jr. and Thorrio Adderley.
He is survived by his father: Thor Adderley, Sr.; aunt/ adopted mother: Kenya Saunders; brothers: Thorn, Brendan and Brandon Adderley; sister: Thornika Adderley; aunts: Yvette (George) Hall, Tracey (Anthony) Reid, Deanthia (Nathaniel) Edgecombe, Cyprianna Minnis, Angela Mullings, Rosemary Gardiner; uncles: Pastor Gregory (Rosalyn) Saunders, Jefforey Saunders, Terrance (Sandra) Williams Dolan Smith, Clovis Fils-Aime Minnis; grand aunts: Erma Knowles, Brenda (John) Trainor, Rita Turner, Rita Adderley-Moss, Barbara Pinder-Crier, Pauline Minnis-Davis, Constance Minnis-Coakley, Patricia Minnis, ‘Baby’ Minnis, Fredericka Minnis; grand uncles: Ezekiel and Solomon Minnis; nephews: Brenshanton and Thorn Jr. Adderley; nieces: Justice Rhames and Torriana Adderley; numerous cousins: Joelicia Dean, Glenroy Ferguson, Collin Minnis, Cashea Smith, Akeem Deveaux, Fabian (Tiffany) Aranah, Anfernee & Trachelle Reid, Kayon (Monalisa) Saunders, Shinique Oliver, Natishka and Utundee Saunders, Anna-Marie, Joseph and Reuben Edgecombe, Jody Saunders, Shenikqua Thompson, Travis Williams, Brenville (Thia), Rashad (Sirneika) and Theo Saunders, Peaches Williamson, Colette Neely, Danikqua Williams, Marco Newbold, James and Kyly Nottage, Nicolas and Bradston FilsAime; other relatives and friends: Ashantee Burrows, Flavia Curtis, Warren Glinton, Bernard Hall and Walltech Construction Family, Siddeeqah Hart and staff of Dekor Homes, Ltd., Turner, Knowles, Fawkes, Skinner, Nottage, Meadows, Rolle, Dawkins, Marcott, Wisdom, Trainor, Pinder Families, Dean Street Family, Bain and Grants Town Communities, Cheryl Stubbs and Family, Philip Etienne, Romero Rolle, Marvin Augustine, Pevranique Newbold, Kaleisha Grant, Parkside Family and many others too numerous to mention. If we have neglected to mention anyone, please accept our apologies as it was not intentional during this time of our bereavement.


Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at Serenity Funeral Home and Crematorium, #153 Baillou on Friday from 12:00noon to 5:00pm and at the church on Saturday from 9:30am to service time.
Families are our #1 Priority
Where the Name Is Service and your loved ones ours.
Mr. Livingston Arthur Archer, 81
Death Notices For
Ms. Lydia Maycock, 52

Mr. Dominique Brooke-Daniel Berry, 32

of Homestead Street died at his residence on Sunday, January 15th, 2023.
Mr. Archer is survived by his wife: Bethamae Archer; children: Warren, Jermaine, Conley, Tenille, Betty, Emerson, Tyron, Marvin, Jermaine, Malinda; sisters: Dorathy and Agatha; brothers: Donald, Frank, Jim and Hugevaun; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.
Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date
Families are our #1 Priority
Where the Name Is Service and your loved ones ours.
of Bernard Road died at The Princess Margaret Hospital on Friday, January 13th, 2023.
Ms. Maycock is predeceased by her mother: Lily Maycock; father: Eldridge Maycock; brother: Antonio Elvis.
Ms. Maycock is survived by her siblings: Sharon Scott, Paulette & Corey Maycock; children: Lacey Knowles, Deidre Barr & Tyra Forbes and other relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date
Families are our #1 Priority
Where the Name Is Service and your loved ones ours.
of #20 Woods Alley died on Tuesday, January 17th, 2023.
Mr. Berry is survived by his children: Dominika, Dominique Berry and Adonai Moss; mother: Margueritte Burrows; father: Fabian Hutchenson; brother Connor Burrows; 2 sisters: Diontae Burrows and Latoya; grandmother: Mary Hutchinson; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews, cousins and the entire Woods Alley Community and other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date
Families are our #1 Priority
Where the Name Is Service and your loved ones ours.




Death Notice for Anna Justine Murray, 45

DEATH NOTICE FOR
Minister Christine Colebrooke, 62
of Eastern Road, Nassau, The Bahamas, died at her residence on Thursday, 5th January, 2023.

She was predeceased by her father, Allan George Murray.
She is survived by her mother, Stephanie Ann Murray; sister, Sarah Anne Swift; uncle, Simon Bethell; aunt, Rhondi Bethell and Odette Murray; nephew, Torin Alexander Swift and too many friends to mention individually.
She brightened the lives of so many with her kind heart, generous nature, mischevious sense of humour and loyalty.
A celebration of life to be announced.
Arrangements by Kemp’s Funeral Home Limited.

of Yamacraw Shores, Nassau, Bahamas, died on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 in Drummonds, Tennessee, USA.
Funeral announcement will be made at a later date.
Funeral Service for
Christonio Denvil Young, 32
Of Colbart Hill, Broad Field Drive, Nassau Bahamas, will be held on Saturday, January 21st, 2023, at 11:00a.m. at Vision Of hope Cathedral Church of God, Yamacraw Road, Nassau, Bahamas. Officiant will be Bishop Dr.Kirklyn Smith Senior Pastor, of Vision of Hope Cathedral Church of God, Assisted by Bishop Victor Johnson Rev. Anton Campbell Evangelist Donnalee Hinsey. Interment will follow at Southern Cemetery, Spikenard & Cowpen Road.
He is survived by his, Wife: Roynel Munroe Young; Mother: Florence Rolle; Brother: Corderro Young, Crystyn Young, Crystal McPhee; Sister: Victoria Rolle, Brooklyn Rolle; Children: Christonio Young, Christonio Jennings and Christonique Young; Grandmother: Lillis McPhee & Pearline Young; Grandfather: Alvin Gardiner; Aunts: Glenda Lockhart, Madlin Dermeritte, Judy Mae Gardiner, Lorietta Rolle, Theresa Major, Giaynell Knowles , Deronna Brown, Stacey Baker, Thersesa, Porsha, Fredricka Gardiner and Lowlander Francis, Latanya Jean Jacques Megan Francis; Uncles: Godfrey Rolle, Peter Knowles Jeffery, Kirk, Gregory, Daniel and Godfrey Gardiner, Theodore Forbes & Javano Forbes; Grand Aunts: Margurita Wilson, Alsaida Wilmore, Sally Taylor, Rosita Taylor and Cindy Bowe; Grand Uncles: Illrick Bowe, Rimberto Taylor and Tracy Styles; Nephews: Kyson McPhee, Corderro Young, Javano Forbes, Crystyn Young Jr. and Lavardo Miller; Nieces: Skayla Young, Melody McPhee Jaydah Rahming, Cece Young, Kaylique Miller, Mickayla Gardiner and Davanté Mitchell; Cousins too numerous to mention; God Children: Fernando Poitier, Kami Gerad, Harmony, and Jaylah; Mother-in-law: Teresa Francis; Grand mother-in-law: Agnes Francis; Sister-in-law: Synteshna Munroe. Other relatives and friends including: Shavaghn Major, Albert Jesus Major, Christopher Farrington, Crystal ann Farrington, Kristen Farrington and Rogiette Swain Almonique Shavonte Russell, Andrea Unique Ahma Gibson, Marcia Ferguson, Andrew Major, Angel Major, Amia Major, Kenneth Rolle, Cressville Walkes, Dickerous Benelay, The Mullings Family, The Wilson Family, The Francis Family, The Austin Family, The Major Family, The Vision of Hope family Especially Pastor Kirklyn Smith family, Man & Boys Club, The Usher Team V.O.H. The entire Elizabeth Community, The Mark Lands, The Stubbs Family. May His Soul Rest in Peace!
Please forgive us if we inadvertently excluded your name. We thank everyone for your prayers and support during this time.
Relatives and friends may pay their last respects in the “Rudolph Pratt Memorial Suite” at Amethyst Memorial, #534 East Street South (opposite Fresh Auto Car Lot) on Friday January 20th, 2023, from 11:00a.m to 6:00p.m.


Due to current Government regulations in respect of Covid-19, masks and social distancing are required and will be strictly enforced.
Death Notice for Faithann Forbes Smith, 65
Of Shrimp Road, Carmichael Road, Nassau Bahamas, died at Princess Margaret Hospital on Tuesday, January 17th, 2023.
She is survived by her, Husband: Joseph J. Smith; Sons: Maurice Major and Vincent Forbes; Daughters: Cheryl Forbes, Vernall Williams, Annalisa Forbes; Sisters: Brendina Wallace, Patricia Butler, Louellen Forbes; Brothers: Christopher Gibson, Joseph Gibson, Andrew Gibson; and a host of numerous grandchildren and other relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Funeral Service for
Sherwin Brian Fernander, 58
Of Garden Hills #2, Nassau Bahamas will be held on Friday, January 20th, 2023, at 11:00a.m. at New Destiny Baptist Cathedral, Nassau, Commonwealth of the Bahamas. Officiant will be Apostle Delton D. Fernander, J.P, Ph. D., Assisted by Other Ministers of Religion. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Gardens, Soldier Road, Nassau, Bahamas.
Left to cherish his memories are, Wife: Monique Fernander; Mother & Father: George & Florence Fernander; Children: Tino Fernander, Nicolas Fernander, Mark Robinson, Tito Woodside, Vivian Missick, Ti’Shara Smith, Shaznique Armbrose, Ronique Mortimer (VernonBartlett/ Oliver Forbes); Sisters: Christine Fernander-Neilly, Bridget & Annika Anderson; Brothers: Ricardo, Derek, Ron, Herbert, George Jr.; Brothers-In-Law: Keith Evans (Michelle) Mark Gibson; Son-InLaw: Julius Missick, Sean Mortimer; Sister-In-Law: Mcquillo Yvette; Daughter-In-Law: Betina Robinson, Kia Woodside; Grand children: Demetris Robinson, Nathan, Petranique, Junessa, Treasure, Julius, Jr., Jayden, Treyvin Tayden, Christopher, Ci, Elle, Owen; Great Grand Children: Kaleb Smith; Nephews & Nieces: Jordon Evans, Antione, Ramon Fernander, Lavardo & Prisca Davis, Davon (TJ) Kade & Sha, Frederisha, Rickisha, Zanardee, Tazaharia, Ron, Zion, Camello, Ovidia & Fredericka Neilly, Sabria & David Willson, Johathan & Joshua Anderson, Travernique Richards, Isiah Damianos, Shanorry Moxey, Tameka Culmer, Jemarc & Mason Gibson, Nacasha Nairn; Cousins: Larry Steven & Lionel Fernander, Arlene, Steven Robert, Erick, Mency, Sonia & Louise Maynard, Matthew Taylor, Joy, Victor & Darryl, Grande, of Jacksonville Fla., Breon, Leroy, Audrey Dames, Brenda, Harry, Janet, Konie Horton, Rose, Brenda & John Hall, Eleanor Russell, Sibilyne Taylor, Marco and Chuck, Cynithia Gibson & Family; Uncles: Lowell & Donald Fernander, Kenneth Sweeting, Albury Fernander; Aunts: Tesha Smith, Ruthmae Sweeting, Marlene Dorsette, Almaria Pinder, Evelyn Rolle, Coral of Miami Fla. Charles, Philip, Deborah, Amau, Ted, Glen, Elsie, Ruth, Princess, Kim, Wilfred, Sophia, Andy & Corey Tylor & Family, Retta, Andrew, David, Jackson, Allan, Marvin, Pamela, Patrice, Portia, Venon, Clarece, Dario, Simione Jr. Claudet, Claudene, Ednamae, Claudia, Kevin & Prisca McDonald, Michelle Bethell & Family, Patrice Rolle & Family.Rev. James Curry, Christine Curry, Katherine Sweeting, Stephanie, Gloria, Mispha. Other relatives & Friends Including: The Management and staff of IT Department of
Atlantis, Paradise Island, Mecca Grand Lodge & Heroines of Jordan Grand Chapter; BCPOU Medical & Pension Executives and Staff, The Mortimer Family, Utah & Percy, Craig Darville & Family, Fred Ferguson, The Royal Bahamas Defence Force, Minister Mario Bowleg & Garden Hills Constituency. Sean Symonette & Family, Warren Knowles & Family, Bobby Sands & Family, Gregory Farrington & Family, June & Mak Hall & Family. St. Luke’s Anglican Church. Entire Community of Rock Sound and South Eleuthera.
May His Soul Rest in Peace!
Relatives and friends may pay their last respects in the “Rudolph Pratt Memorial Suite” at Amethyst Memorial, #534 East Street South (opposite Fresh Auto Car Lot) on Thursday, January 19th, 2023, from 11:00a.m to 6:00p.m.


Please forgive us if we inadvertently excluded your name. We thank everyone for your prayers and support during this time.
Death Notice for Ishmael Jamael Forbes, 29
Of Oaklea Court, Alexander Road off Carmichael, Nassau Bahamas, died at his residence on Friday January 6th, 2023.

He is survived by his, Mother: Charlotte McIntosh, Fiancé: Alexis Sturrup; Step Father: Cardinal Fraster; Sisters: Women Inspector Alexandria Albury, Ishnael Ashley Forbes, Daniel (Ratel, Miracle, Kendera Knowles); Brothers: Dr. Mark McIntosh, Raymond, Jenson, Ishmael (AJ), Cordero, Keiano, Wilton; Adopted Grandparents: Maeronie & Austin; Adopted Bothers: Levan Bannister, Larry Nilton, Sgt. Rio Wilson, Marine Seaman, Breon Wilson, Denero Wilson, Ariel, Bethune and Brandon Decosta; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
Death Notices for

Tiasja Tahjné Kyrelle Gibbs, 17
Of Madeira Avenue, South Beach, died at Doctors Hospital on Monday, 9th January 2023.
She is survived by her, Mother: Shiniska Thompson; Father: Nikita Thompson; Daddy: Valentino Gibbs; Step Mommy: Lanell Gibbs; Sisters: Tikita Thompson and Taliah Gibbs; Brothers: Teano Gibbs, Valentino Thompson; and a host of other relatives.


Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date
Krystal Angela Major, 33
Of Butlers Way, Carmichael Road, Nassau, Bahamas, died at Princess Margaret Hospital on Wednesday, December 28th, 2022.
She is survived by her, Fiancé: Dino Flowers; Father: Christopher T. Major Sr.; Sisters: Theresa Major and Deandrea Knowles; Brothers: Christopher Major, A’mond Major, Angelo Major, Prince Flowers; and a host of other relatives.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
Baby girl Teniesha Tanya Milfort, 3 months

Of Kemp Road, Nassau, Bahamas, died at Princess Margaret Hospital on Monday, January 16th, 2023.
She is survived by her, Mother: Lakeisha Parks; Father: Tenacyous Milfort; Sisters: Oralnique Carey and A’janae Lam; Brothers: Anthony Carey and Rashado Louis; Grandparents: Daphne Rahming, Tenaces Milfort, Arnold George Amerthil and Tanya Coakley; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
Laverne Virginia Hinsey,
57
Of Belize Way, Nassau, Bahamas, died at her residence on Sunday, January 15th, 2023.
She is survived by her, Mother: Willimae Hinsey; Sister: Glendena Mills; Brother-in-law: Elijah Mills; Nieces: Ashley Sawyer and Samantha Mott; Nephews: Ricardo Hinsey, Keith Hinsey and Tyler Sawyer; and a host of numerous and other relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
Funeral Service For
Roosevelt Hasten Williams, 66


affectionately called “Zack”
a resident of Verdal Drive, Sunset Park and formerly of Whymss Bight, Eleuthera, Bahamas who died at his residence on Saturday, December 17th, 2022 will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 21st, 2023 at Wings Of Deliverance Church, Whymss Bight, Eleuthera, Bahamas. Pastor Carl Nixon assisted by Bishop Daniel Nixon will officiate. Interment will follow in the Public Cemetery, Whymss Bight, Eleuthera.
Cherished memories will forever linger in the hearts of 1 daughter & her spouse: Lucille and Obie Butler; 3 brothers: Willard, Kelsey and Rudolph Williams; sisters-in-law: Clara and Jennifer Williams; 1 uncle: Charles McKinney; nieces and nephews: Wanda and Shawn Stuart and family, favorite niece Donna and Leslie Turnquest and family, Randy, Sandy, Andy Kemp and family, Inspector Robert Kemp of the Royal Bahamas Police Force and family, Elizabeth Kemp and family, Freddie and Larry Moultrie and family, Dellerese Williams and family, Lisa Miller and daughter, Shelly Bethel and family of Freeport, Grand Bahama, Monique Brice, Genester Morley and daughter, Mary (Babe) Taylor and family, Gordon Morley, Emmerson, Minerva, Olivia, Carson, Michael Culmer and family, Rodger, Stargel and Javon Culmer, Valencia Stubbs and family, Tameka Williams and family, Weyden and Lavesa Williams, Lawanta Johnson and family, Marvin Williams and family, Portia and family, Kelsey Jr. and Chelsea Williams, Katrina Rahming and family and Rudolph Williams Jr.; special friends: Louise Whylly and Pasty Sweeting; adopted daughter: Denise Capron; other relatives and friends: Pasty Knowles and family, Shonell Stuart and family, Felease Knowles and family, Sybline Taylor and family, Carol Hanna and family, Mildred Young and family, Georgie Curtis, Millie Young and family, Andrew McKinney, Stephanie McKinney and family, Tony McKinney and family, Patricia Sands and family, Nita, Judy, Walter, Kim and Clarice Delancy, Alkin Delancy and
family, Chris Delancy and family, Violet Thompson and family, Father Bradley Miller and family, Father Berkley Smith and family, Bishop Daniel Nixon and family, Minister Carl Nixon and family, Katheline Moxey and family, Margaret Larrimore and family, Essie Ferguson and family, Nurse Green, Doctor Smith, Perrilyn Butler and family , Cherry Gibson & family, Paulette Miller and family, Doris Gibson and family, Marsha Williams and family, Lydia Rahming and family, Gertrude Clay and family, Theo Brennen and family, Mathew Sweeting and family, The Culmer, Pinder, Hall, Sweeting, Gibson, Thompson, Newbold, Young, Ferguson, Smith, Williams, Kemp, McKinney, Nixon, Delancy, Rahming and Ferguson families, the Medical staff of South Eleuthera and the entire South Eleuthera communities.
Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at THE CHAPEL OF MEMORIES THE NEW COMMONWEALTH FUNERAL HOME, INDEPENDENCE DRIVE on (TODAY) Thursday from 3:00-6:30 p.m. and at the Church on Friday from 8:00 p.m. to service time on Saturday.

Death Notice For Dorothea Alicia Knowles, 66 affectionately called “Dot”
of Golden Gates No. 2 died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on the Monday, 16th January, 2023.
She is survived by her grandchildren: Hailey and Paris King; son-in-law: Valentino King; grandaunt: Lillian Gibson; aunts: Dorothy Rahming, Freda Ferguson, Boleyn Nixon and Laurie Gibson, and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to THE NEW COMMONWEALTH FUNERAL HOME and will be announced at a later date.
Funeral Service For
Maxwell Noel Burrows, 55
of Pineyard Road and formerly of McQueens, Cat Island, Bahamas will be held at Transfiguration Baptist Church Market & Vessy Streets on Saturday, January 21st, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. Officiating will be Pastor Stephen E. Thompson assisted by Rev Donnie Newbold & Rev Kermit Rolle. Interment will follow in Lakeview Memorial Gardens & Mausoleums John F Kennedy Drive.

He was predeceased by his aunt: Olga Johnson.
Left to cherish his endless memories are his wife: Paulette WilliamsBurrows; children: Aleachea, Perez and Joshua Burrows; adopted son: Shoneldo McKenzie; granddaughter: Quiana Rolle; sisters: Vera Browne, Jannette, Belkie and Denice Poitier and Mary Poitier Davis; brothers: Sham and Dexter Burrows, Phillip and Donald Poitier; sister-in-law: Carolyn Burrows and Sylvia Turnquest; aunts: Theresa Burrows, Jenniemae Darling and Janet (Alpheaus) Rolle; uncles: Enos Johnson and Tony Joseph; nieces: Francina Woodside, Darnette Burrows and Frantasia Romonvil; nephews: Domonic and Jovann Oneil Burrows; cousins: Monette, Clarice, Tameka, Shenique and Tanya Johnson, Engozi, Anica and Equan Burrows, Linda and Jackson Moise, Rico and Jeffery Seymour, Denay and Gerrad Thompson, Francina, Tiffany and Charmine Clarke, Aliea and James Rolle, Demetria Sweeting, Chris Darling, Kenton and Mabeline Burrows, Ethan Burrows, Branhilda Wallace Whitfield, Julia Neilly, Peseretta Hicks, Alma Sands, Lucita, Brendalyn, Mitchell and Hezekiah Poitier; godchildren: Brandon Brown, Oneil Deveaux and Bianca Saunders; other relatives and friends including: Loanna Hopkins, Monica Martin, Portia King, Lisa and Sonia Hopkins, Lavasko King, Lashanda, Anthonicia and Myesha Fernander, Craig Martin, Barry Brown, Christine and Gary Walden, Edwin Taylor, Wendy Strachan, Elizabeth Dorsette, Sam Dean, Cindy Edouard, Henry and Ernestine Colebrooke,
Officers and Members of the Cat Island Sailing Club, the entire Community of Cat Island mainly McQueen, Devil’s Point and Port Howe, Officers and Members of the Bahamas Taxi Union, Ricardo Moss, Lydia Browne, Rosebell Rolle and Family, The Smith Sisters, Lynden Fraizer, Alpheaus Green and family, Samuel Smithand Family, Pauline Williams, Rev. Stephen Thompson, Rev. Donnie Newbold and family, Dorothy Rahming and family, Rev. Kermit Rolle and family, Deralyn Caine, Enith and Sherry Rolle, Leanardo Anderson, Freeland and Denise Deveaux, Coretta Fraizer, R. M. Bailey Class of 1985, Eva Hunter and family, Transfiguration Baptist Church family, Hezekiah McPhee, Hartwell Higgs, Coral Towers Taxi Stand the Cat Island Development Association of Grand Bahama and a host of other relatives and friends.
Viewing will be held at the Serenity Suite at Restview Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium Limited, Robinson and Soldier Roads on Friday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Death Notice For Demetrius Wellington Clarke, 43


of Tropical Avenue, Twynam Heights died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Sunday, January 15th, 2023.
He is survived by his mother: Valerie Theresa Butler; father: Don Clarke; fiancée: Natasha Joseph; sisters: Donette Patton (Gladstone) & Doneisha Butler (Reno); brother: Dion Clarke (Earlene); seven aunts: Carolyn Saunders (Brian), Dianne Butler (Craig), Laverne Stubbs (Wellington), Beverley Boyd (Albert), Paulette Dean (Keith), Verenette Lynes (Sean) & Shirley Clarke; two uncles: Don Nicholas (Nichola) & Cleso Clarke and a host of other relatives and friends.
Arrangements for the funeral service are being finalized and details will be announced at a future date.
Funeral Service For
Jacob Clark, 48 affectionately called “Tupac”, “J5”, “Action Jackson”, “Jacko”, “Godfather” and “Culprit”
Jackson
of #103 Brougham Street, Bain Town will be held at The Apostles of the Endtime Church West & Ferguson Streets on Saturday, January 21st, 2023 at 11:00a.m. Officiating will be Apostle Carlos Wallace assisted other minsters of the gospel. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Gardens, Soldier Road.
He was predeceased by his father: Angelo Clarke; brother: Alex Clarke.
Precious memories will linger in the hearts of his mother: Acilene Lavera Doreus; children: Jaelyn Clarke & Azalia Storr; brothers: Paul Clarke, Peter Clarke, Steven Clarke, Moliere Clarke, Anthon McQuay, Pedro Smith, Joey Reckley, Mario Newbold and Garvin Scavella; sisters: Rosita Janvier, Ella Clark, Sophie Clark, Jennifer Zupo-Clarke, Dorothy Dorgerville, Darlean Bastian, Mary Favors, and Iris Montanez; aunts: Alcine Doreus and Elisia Doreus; uncles: Elioma Doreus, Hary Clarke, and Yvon Doreus; nieces: Diorshea Johnson, Petera Clarke, Paultisha Clarke, Samantha Toney, Donna Pratt, Erniece Bastian, Syreen Johnson, Jahhyra Clark, Pedronae Deveaux, Carlisa Russell, Aleisha Joyner, Er’nyah Demanche, Carder Curling and Alexis Dorgerville; nephews: Peter Clarke Jr., Ladrego Clarke Sr., Deangelo Clarke, Michael Clarke, Iverson Clarke, Tyler Clark, Dylan Clark, Elyjah Clark, Zyenn Clark, Duwon Clark, Corey Joyner, Angelo Clark, Kennyth Clarke, Pablo Clarke, Angelo Clarke, Shawn Strachan, Jamal Maycock, Solomon Bastian, Dustin Bastian, Rashene Allen, Damargeo Johnson; cousins: Kelly Pascale, Francis Pascale, George Pascale, Laterio Pascal, Gavano & Gavannie Carey, Isaiah Pascal, Ricardo Clarke, Cail, Rashan Moss, Mary, Rodeline, Woldy, Niceline, Monise, Camana, Camara, Kendley, Vanessa, Jeffrey, Vladine, Dimitry, Paul, Jose, Jenica, Techa, Kenjery, Wilgens, Sonne, Angelet, Beau-frere, Saint Fleur Joseph, Georgia, Gianni, Greyson and Caden; great grand nieces and nephews: Peyton Tilme, Leiah Clarke, Ladrego Clarke Jr., and Josiah Clark; godchild: Osunique Clarke; numerous relatives & friends: Britany Minnis & Family, Marjorie Johnson, Marie-Ann Hillary & Family, Gena Johnson & Family, Andrea Sweeting & Family, Lamercie Prophete & Family, Tony & Tanie Fertil, CMAY & Jackson, Mama, Mario Duncombe (Honkey),
Tominique Toney & Family, Wayde Watson M.P. for Bain & Grants Town, Apostle Carlos Wallace & Family, Crystal Cooper & Family, Sharmean Wallace & Family, Suse June & Family, Willner Naissance &Family, Gerald Bethel & Crew, The Neighborhood Take-Away, Carmceus Lightbourne, Jonathan Newbold & Family, Rev. Dr. C. B. Moss & Family, Cynthia Youth & Family, Scotty, Eneas Street Family, Lisa Wood & Family, Finlayson Street Family, Rupert Dean Lane Family, Augusta Street Family, West Street Family, Feliciana Bowe & Family, Hospital Lane Family, Ferguson Street Family, John Road Family, David Gardiner, Tanya Sands & Family, Peter Street Family, Dumping Ground Corner Family, Lavern Mckinney & Family, Dean Street Family, Lucy Esteve & Family, Johnny Aka Dump Tin, Marvin Tilme & Family, Tamekell Roberts, Sheryl Dorsette, Adila Pierre, Christiane Louis & Family, Shaquille & Shacardo Culmer, Carmeta & Deno Francis, India Dean & Family, Kivin Adderley & Family, Wellington Johnson, Tranno Davis, Kevin Hanna, Abigail Bodie & Family, Clement Taylor, Rickey Lockhart, Linmae McDonald, Denise Russell, Donnie Miller & Family, Delshan Allen aka Yellow, Shawn Greenslade, Won Greenslade, Dr. John Pierre, Samantha Williams, The Big Six Crew, Big Score Family, Jaw bone, Roach, Peter & Paul Sweeting & Family, Mix A lot & King Studda, Niya Sounds, Killer, Blue Hill Road Baseball Field Family, Dialysis Ward at PMH and Our Lady’s Catholic Church and other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.
Viewing will be held at the Serenity Suite at Restview Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium Limited, Robinson and Soldier Roads on Friday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.


Death Notice For William Otto George Gibbs, 73

of #3 Tangerine Terrace, Winton Meadows died at his residence on Tuesday, January 17th, 2023.
He is survived by wife: Preatta Gibbs; sons: Otto Tremond Gibbs; daughters: Tessa Gibbs McKenzie & Teneil Gibbs Armbrister; sisters: Crystal Cunningham & Keva Ferguson; grandchildren: Zachary & Zuri McKenzie, Laylah & Tylah Armbrister and a host of other relatives and friends.
Arrangements for the funeral service are being finalized and details will be announced at a future date.
Funeral Service For Death Notices For


Stephen Daxon, 68
of Apache Alley off Kemp Road will be held at St. Margaret’s Anglican Church, Kemp Road on Friday, January 20th, 2023 at 11:00a.m. Officiating will be Fr. Colin Humes assisted by Fr. Roland Hamilton. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Gardens, Soldier Road.
He was predeceased by his son: Orlando Daxon.
He is survived by his wife of 47 years: Sandra Daxon; 4 sons: Sheon, Stephen Jr., Antonio, Olindo Daxon; daughterin-law: Laketa Daxon; brother-in-law: Brian Cartwright; sisters: Sharon Daxon, Lisa Cartwright; brother: Cedric Daxon; nieces: Kamia Rolle, Juania Pinder, Esther and Devania Daxon, Theresa Carey, Diana Greenalnd, Renee Major, Crystal Major; nephews: Balton Daxon Jr, Rossini Elliott, Anthony Davis, Theo Daxon, Brian Jr. & Justin Cartwright, Perez, Felipe and Quincy Major; aunts: Rachel Daxon, Mackey and Maxine Daxon; uncles: Henry, Clifford and David Daxon; grandchildren: Keanna, Sheon Jr., Shantina, Shonique, Shenill, Shelton, Kissandra, Diamond, Antonia, Antonio Jr., Olindo Jr., Savannah and Henstallo Daxon; great grandchildren: Mark Jr., Makaylah, Maliyah & Miracle Johnson, Shamyah, Reneko Bastian, Alora Daxon; 4 grand nephews, 8 grand niece, cousins: Patricia Rahming, Angela Lockhart, Stephanie, Jennifer and Fiona Sweeting, Judy Johnson, Melonie Adderley, Preston, Chef Apostle Rev. Dr. Jentry Sweeting, Mark Sweeting, Derick Sweeting, Annie Gibson, Carolyn and Donna Sweeting, Angela Johnson, Druecilla, Judith Cartwright, Sherry Sands, Sheilia White, Paulette Daxon, Patricia Daxon; and a host of other relatives and friends including: Deborah Daxon Wallace, the grey family, the Kerr family, Apachie Alley family, Terricita Johnson & family, Suzanne Moxey and family, Faithwalkers Ministries and family, Ellen & family, Denise & family, Judy Williams & family, Lucy Rolle & family.

Viewing will be held at the Serenity Suite at Restview Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium Limited, Robinson and Soldier Roads on (TODAY) Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Caroline Levarity, 81
of Nina Crescent Road, Regency Park died in Florida on Monday, January 16th, 2023.
She is survived by her son: Lionel Levarity; daughters: Lynette Levarity-Russell and Sharon Clark Lockhart; brothers: Samuel Miller Jr., Leonard Miller and Charles Stone all of Miami, Florida; sisters: Brenda McKinney and Rhoda Miller Jackson of Miami, Florida and a host of other relatives and friends.

Arrangements for the funeral service are being finalized and details will be announced at a future date.
Brandon Braynen, 33
of Behring Point, Andros and residing in Murphy Town, Abaco died in a traffic accident in Abaco on Friday, 13th January, 2023.

Brandon is survived by his father: Beecham Braynen Sr.; mother: Antionette Braynen; brothers: Beecham Jr. (Latasha), Binoy and Blaine Braynen and a host of other relatives and friends including members: of the Behring Point, Cargill Creek and Central Andros Community, the Abaco Community, the Pinewood Gardens Community, the Baker’s Bay Community and Abaco Unify Spartans Junkanoo Group and other relatives and friends.
Arrangements for the funeral service are being finalized and details will be announced at a future date.
Funeral Service For
Mrs. Lillian Louise Basden, 75
of #121 Kitchener Avenue, Freeport, Grand Bahama and formerly of South Caicos will be held on Saturday, January 21st, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at Community at Heart Tabernacle, Church of God of Prophecy, Coral Road, Freeport, Grand Bahama. Officiating will be Bishop Rudolph Arthur, Bishop George Thompson, Pastor Stephan Cefort and Pastor Keith Palmer. Interment will follow at Le Pavillion Interment and Mausoleum, Settler’s Way, Freeport, Grand Bahama.
Mrs. Lillian was predeceased by her grandchild: Donte’ Demeritte; sister: Georgina Palacious; brothers: Bertram, William and Evan Glinton; aunts: Ruby Seymour and Mila Harvey; uncles: Richard Ellis and Count Binodio Ellis; brothers-inlaw: Donwel Basden and Clevlon Palacious; nephews: Weldon Glinton, Dwayne Palacious; nieces: Dellerese Glinton.
Precious memories will linger in the hearts of her loving and devoted husband: Elder Kenneth Basden; children: Winston McLaughlin, Ranford (Pecker), James Sr. (Melony), Kevin Sr. (Deborah) and Kermit Basden Sr., Juliet and Trevor Datson (adopted), Nurse Debbie ForbesMiller (adopted); grandchildren: Kimberley, Keno, Zariah and Corey McLaughlin, Kera Lipton, Bria Brown, Kennesha, James Jr., Javon, De’Kara, Dariel, Kaylesa, Kevin Jr. and Kermit Basden Jr. and Selena Gibson; great grandchildren: Deondre Demeritte, Skaii Demeritte, Keshanna Basden and Keshannae Lightbourne; adopted sons: Mark Sturrup, Terry White, and Mark Demeritte; sisters: Suzzette John, Ivy Williams (adopted), Agnes Kennedy (dear friend), Susan Gardiner (friend); uncle: Clifford Henfield (Violet); brothers-in-law: John Basden, Daniel Robinson, Ebenezer Ben (Brender) Williams, Clinton (Alder) Williams, Clifford and Lloyd Hamilton; sisters-in-law: Princess Basden, Masie Forbes, Victoria Robinson, Curly Rahming, Beatrice Carter, Levaughn Dean, Eudune Hamilton, Carolyn Ward, Usula Bain, Marsha Cox, Denise Leadon, Isadora Williams, Jan (Carlos) Jones, Olive Carey, Betty (Arthur) Smith; nephews: Franklyn, Audley and Clyde Glinton, Paul Lewis, Brenton Williams, Cleveland Jr., Shawn Palacious, Gorvern,
Theo, and QC Maurice Glinton, James (Lydia) and Benjamin (Lennet) Basden; nieces: Lois, Sinclair, Romeisha Glinton, Lydia Tucker, Vendah Robinson, Jennifer Williams, Lillian Gibbs, Theresa Lewis, Monique, Bridgette, Chantel, Indira Williams, and Theda Palacious, Renay Thompson, Louise Pratt (David), Meoshe Curtis, Tammey Leggette (Lee), Geddet Basden-Williams, Ebbie Watson, Helen, Chingea and Julie Basden; god children: David Tucker, Shavonda Smith and Barbara Walkin; cousins: Dotty Ellis, Dorothy Seymour, Gwen Bain, Carolie Grant Barbara Lockhart (all of Nassau), Claudette Thomas, Edward Seymour and Edith Burns of Turks and Cacaos Island, Silvia GlintonOutten (Nassau) and a host of other relatives and friends including: Kelly Burrows and family, Tangie Williams and Grand Bahama Fitness family, Audrey Baker and family, Vernon and Elliot Ellis and family, June Stubbs and family, Pastor Stephen Cefort and family, Bishop Rudolph Arthur and family, Bishop C. N. Williams and family, Pastor Keith Palmer and family, Church of God of Prophecy family (Bahamas), Directors, Officers and Members of the Bahama Brass Band (Bahamas); The Cooling Waters, The Rev. Oliver and Agnes Kennedy, Caregiver Shirley Storr, Bruce Stubbs and family, Wilbert, Everette, Derek Stubbs and family, Mikey Swann and family, Esther Titta and Terry Williams and family, the Late Ocetta Butterfield and family (TCI), the Late Flosie Silver and family, the Late Myrtis Hamilton and family, Kitchener Avenue families, Glinton families, Basden families, Rev. Joseph Taylor and family, Pastor Leroy Lightbourne and family, Missick family, Pastor Barry Morris and family, Rev. Tyrone Wildgoose and family, Deacon Orman Brown and family (Nassau), Roslyn ‘Rossie’ Smith and family, Ever Moxey and family, Tammy Lipton and family, Eva Williams and family, Mother Onella Basden and family, James and Paula Cooper (Nassau), Mary and Florie Tucker (USA), Hudson Williams and family (USA), Walter Henfield and family (USA), the late Rev. Dennis Missick and family, Derick King and family, Hensil King and family, the Late Bishop J.M. Swann and family, Doreen, Sue, and Pearl Williams and family, Astwood family, Hawksbill Church of God of Prophecy “Hatch” family, Minister of Health Hon. Michael Darville, Opposition Leader Hon. Michael Pintard; special thanks to: the Doctors, Nurses and Supporting staff at the Rand Memorial and Princess Margaret Hospitals and other relatives and friends.
Viewing will be held in the “Celestial Suite” at Restview Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium Limited, #11-A Coral Road, Freeport, Grand Bahama on Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and at the Church on Saturday from 8:30 a.m. until service time.


Memorial Service For Death Notices For


Mr. Kevin Kirkwood Ferguson, 45
Ms. Linda Ann Baillou, 68
of Hunters, Grand Bahama died at the Rand Memorial Hospital, Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas on Sunday, January 1st, 2023
of Sugar Cane Lane, New Providence, Bahanas will be held on Saturday, January 21st, 2023, 11:00 a.m. at Bethel Deliverance Centre, Jones Town, Eight Mile Rock, Grand Bahama. Officiating will be Pastor Karen Dames.
Precious memories will linger in the hearts of his mother: Kathleen Cooke; step father: Leroy Cooke; children: Kevia Ferguson, Kevontae Ferguson and Kevonna Ferguson; sister: Sharmaine Moss Cartwright; brothers: Derek Darville, Deon and Jason Moss, Derrick, Dino Ferguson and Kelcy Bannister; adopted sister: Crystal Stubbs; nieces: Onea Chatelain, Shania Chatelain and Derenik Darville; nephews: Jason Martin Jr., Oral Rolle, Curtis Cartwright Jr., Di’Maggio McIntosh and Joshua Charlton; grandnephews: Deon Moss Jr. and Deondra Moss; grandniece: K’miya Rolle; aunts: Sandra Huyler and Minister Ludell Whylly; grandaunts: Winifred Bannister; special friend: Albert Strachan, Gob Rolle and Melissa McLean; cousins: Avando Bannister, Hewitt Whylly, Crystal Williams, Aniqua Bullard, Gerard Bain, Corporal Ahmad Rashad Walker, Ishka Newry, Katrina Gibson, Eddie, Coretta and Scotty Bannister, Dianne Ambrister, Diane Cash, Livingston Cash, Emily Bannister, Michael Bannister Melissa Bannister, Vastacia and Ishmae Bannister, Leanardo Sawyer, Gabby Bastian, Cecily Huyler, Jennifer Huyler, Salina Huyler, Alvin and Calvin Huyler and other relatives and friends.
Linda is survived by her children: Tanya and Mario Lewis and Tameka Bailou; Grandchildren: Courtney Russell, Zeporia “Nasa” McCoy-Lewis, Justin, Kameron (Long Beach, California) and Lashayla Lewis (Seattle, Washington), Langton Malik Bain and Giovanni Trayvon Gibson; greatgranddaughter: Salice Rose Vazquez Pearson (Long Beach, California); daughter-in-law: Anita McCoy-Lewis (Long Beach, California); adopted daughters: Tonica ”Boopsie” Bethel (Nassau) and Genesis “GG” Rolle; siblings: Ewart Bailou, Jr. (Rev’d Elaine), Kathy Bailou-Munnings, Agatha “Aggie”, Michael (Sharon), Leonard and Jeanine Bailou, Alice “Lally” Bailou-McGregor, John (Lenora) Cooper (Cooper’s Town, Abaco); numerous nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

Arrangements for the funeral are being finalized and will be announced at a later date.
Mr. Benjamin Gorin Pratt, 64
of East Atlantic Drive and Pioneer’s Way, Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas died at the Rand Memorial Hospital, Freeport, Grand Bahama on Thursday, January 12th, 2023.
He is survived by his daughter: Keisha PrattQuant (Mandel); brothers: Franklin (Pandora) and Erris (Audrey) Pratt; sisters-in-law: Syria, Cherlyn, Shirley and Coral Pratt; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends including: The Pro-Cathedral of Christ the King Church family and Mechanic World.

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

Funeral Services For
Patricia Deloris Cooper, 47

of Palmetto Point, Eleuthera, Bahamas will be held at The People’s Restoration Baptist Church, Queen’s Highway Palmetto, Point Eleuthera, Bahamas on Saturday, January 21st, 2023 at 11:00a.m. Officiating will be The Reverend Philip M. Bethel assisted by other Ministers of the Gospel. Interment will follow in Margaret View Cemetery North Palmetto Point, Eleuthera, Bahamas.
Memories will forever linger in the hearts of her husband: Harold Cooper II; mother: Josephine Morley; sons: Harold III, Earl, and Rashad; daughters: Felicia Cooper and Kendra Cooper-Pierre; son-in-law: Kendell Pierre; dughter-in-law: Ashia Ward Cooper; grandchildren: Daniyah Clarke, Kamari Pierre, Kalayah Pierre, Courtney Ward, Caylee and Kyleea Cooper; sisters: Natasha Culmer, Vanessa Sparks; step sister: Philippa Morley; brothers: Jason Thompson, Joel Stubbs; sisters-in-law: Bessiemae Cooper-Grant, Clarenda Cooper; brothers-in-law: Philip Culmer, Rayan Sparks, Leroy Cooper of Manitoba, Canada, and Michael Grant; aunts: Rev. Charlotte Davis, Brenda, Deborah Stubbs; uncles: Dec. Thomas Davis; nieces: Philena Culmer, Rayonna Sparks, Eulamae Cooper, Jessica Smith, Kimberly Curry, Anastacia Clarke, Katie Thompson, Tanya Rahming, and Maranique Russell; nephews: Philton & Philano Culmer, Jason Jr., Jayceon Thompson, Marcus Cooper, Brian Cooper, Elroy Cooper, Kenton & Kevin Cooper of Manitoba, Canada and Kipling Johnson Jr., Jarad & Tamico Morley, Luke Cooper; numerous grand nieces and nephews including: Alexander Cooper, Corderro Williamson Jr., Kourtney, Marissa, Mandaleen, Glenroy, Glenlene, Derika, Derinique, Tanisha, Derick, Jacobie, Jaleah, Chani, Steneko, Stevano, Marine Mechanic (RBDF) Steven Cooper, Noah, Tyson Cooper of Manitoba Canada, Zabrielle Rahming, Steneko Jr., Sarah, Syriah and Sanarah Cooper; cousins: Shanette, Sean & Rashaun Mckinney, Sargent 3760 Danielle Cooper, Barbara Johnson; special friends: Geletta Clarke & family, Betty Deal, Gus Hunt, Theola Cleare, Jordan Johnson, Burnidean Johnson, Kendella Telusma, Pauline Johnson, Denise Clarke, Arlene Collie, Kelly Dorcely, Addison Cooper, Nicole Jean Francis, Rodney Milla, Cedino Cooper, Shantell Sands, David Thompson; numerous relatives & devoted family friends including: The families of the late Thomas, Josephine Stubbs, Richard & Rosalee Parks, William & Bethsheba Butler, Wendell & Melvina Turnquest, Reginald & Lucille Sands, William & Millie Bethel, Alice Charles & Family, John Johnson, James Stubbs & Vernal Clark Families, The Reverend Philip M. Bethel (former Member of Parliament) & Family, The officers and Members of the People’s Restoration Baptist Church, Reverend Kipling Johnson Sr., Agatha Bethel & Family, Susan Ward, Senelus Pierre, Antoinette Desir, Beryl Thompson, Olga Bethel & Family, Sylvia
Cooper & Family, Eloise Thompson & Family, Brindley Cooper & Family, Susan I. Culmer, Brenda Carey, Kirk, Henry, & Kenneth McCartney, Rose & Tanya McCartney, Michael Sands, Basil Cooper Jr, Monique Cooper, Betty Rolle & Dr. Ricardo Davis, Nurse Debbie Deal, Nurse Freda & Elvis Cooper, Staff of the Palmetto Point Clinic, Oralee & Jeanne Gomez, Kimberly Stubbs, Janice Sands, Karissa Andrews & Family and Family; and a host of other relatives and friends (Cooper & McCartney) that are too numerous to mention.
Viewing will be held at The People’s Restoration Baptist Church Queen’s Highway Palmetto, Point Eleuthera on Friday from 12noon until service time on Saturday.

Edward Arnold McSweeney, 67

of Rock Sound, Eleuthera, Bahamas will be held at St. Luke’s Anglican Church Rock Sound, Eleuthera on Saturday, January 21st, 2023 at 11:00a.m. Officiating will be Rev’d. Allison Dean assisted by other minsters of the gospel. Interment will follow in Yellow Grounds Cemetery, Round Sound, Eleuthera.
Precious memories will linger in the hearts of his daughters: Lanishka Farrington McSweeney and Renee McSweeney; granddaughter: Sarai Farrington McSweeney; brothers: Gracean Sands and John Glenn McSweeney; sisters-in-law: Annette McSweeney and Berniece Adderley; brothers-in-law: Bruce ‘Joe’ Mackey and Robert Hall; mothers of children: Ingrid Farrington (Lanishka) and Wynsome Tulloch (Renee); nephews: John ‘Jay’ II, Sean, Jason, Leo, Larry and Raphael McSweeney, Michael and Justice Neil Brathwaite, Whitney and Nestor Sands, Michael and Ian Ford, Carlton and Mario Adderley, Duane, Bruce and Ricardo Mackey, Chris, and Robert Hall; nieces: Deidre and Ingrid Ford, Vashti Woodside, Anya and Heather Mackey, Colamae Pedican, Delores Simms, Marva Storr, Patrice Brathwaite, Indira Sands, Carolyn Carey, Corolyn Saunders, Deidre, Patrika, Nikola and Avis Hall, Monique Charlow, Elaine Carey; grand-nieces: Chandra and Duane ‘DJ’ Mackey, Jayla Mackey, Meghan Woodside, Aimee Russell, Jalene Carey; grand-nephews: John III, Jaydin and Jacob McSweeney, Tavario Woodside, Aiden Russell; numerous friends and relatives: Dr. Charles Ozawa, Henekin Heroes, National Softball Team, Susan McIntosh & Community of Rock Sound many others too numerous to mention.
Viewing will be held at St. Luke’s Anglican Church Rock Sound, Eleuthera on Friday from 2:00 p.m. until service time on Saturday.
Funeral Service for
Audrey Madrid Bastian, 87
of Lemon Street, Yellow Elder Gardens, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday 21st January, 2023 at Lively Stone Church of God, Knowles Drive off Tonique Williams Darling Highway. Officiating will be Pastor Angela R. Rolle, assisted by other ministers of the gospel. Interment will follow in Lakeview Memorial Gardens & Mausoleums, J.F.K. Drive & Gladstone Road.

Audrey is survived by her, Daughters: Barbara Burns, Michelle Gilbert; Sons: Henry Bastian, Retired Force Chief Petty Officer, Christopher Collie and Clayton Collie, of Atlanta, Georgia; Adopted Children: Wellington Pinder, Attorney Paul Jones, Retired Chief Petty Officer Glen Colebrooke, Captain Michael Simmons, Demetrius Charlton, Eula Romer, Eulease Rolle, Rosalie Johnson and the Children of Lemon Street; Daughters-in-law: Karen FergusonBastian, Karen Ingraham-Bastian and Gaynell Bullard; Sons-in-law: Basil Burns; Grandchildren: Lakeisha (Andrew) Hanna, Nadia, Marcia, Marcellus, Octavia and Trayvon Bastian, Sharvano and Charleese Burns, Wyndera Adderley, Stevette Gilbert, Ainsley Collie, Patrick Johnson, Anthony Wallace, Mardeskia Fisher and Natasha Ferguson; Great grandchildren: Nakayjhia Kelly, Talia Saunders, Kaiya Gilbert, Faith Burns, Derrin Thompson, Ta’Vantae Symonette, Marques, Cameron, Zariah and Marcellus Bastian Jr., Kai and Khari Hanna, Abigail A. Wallace; Sister: Betty Mae Poitier; Nephews: Bishop Luther (Pastor Irena) Thurston, Orman, Nehemiah, Hently, Carl, John and William Thurston, The Very Reverend Dean Patrick L. (Astrid) Adderley, Dominic Deveaux, Wellington Neymour, Edwin (Valarie) and Oswald (Monique) Rolle, Fenrick Rose, Police Sergeant 634 Robert (Deborah) and Carlos McKenzie, Gregory and Eldon McKenzie, Philip McKenzie KC, Glen and Barry McKenzie, Bouvier, Valdez and Avarie Poitier of Long Island New York, Andrew, Leon and Patrino McKenzie, Leonard and Sherman McKenzie, Bradley and Nehemiah Rolle, Carlton King, Leroy and Michael McKenzie; Nieces: Alice (Benjamin) Glinton, Karen James, Bridgett Bruyer, Genevie Turnquest, Pamela Williams, Ellamae Thurston, Joanne Rolle, Marva (John) Hall, Monique McKenzie, Susan Sanusi, Anne McKenzie-Campbell, Sherene McKenzie, Natasha Archer, Elaine Ferguson, Juliet Evans, Tanya Turnquest, Samantha and Tiffany Poitier, Jacqueline and Shanique McKenzie, Donnette Williams, Bettyann McKenzie, Cheryl (Philip) Howard, Elaine Adderley, Bernadette Brennen, Arnette Johnson, Marsha McKenzie of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Annabelle Farrington of Orlando, Florida, Sherene (Chief Superintendent Wendell) Smith, Linda and Annette Rolle, Christine McKenzie, Neicie and Andrea McKenzie, Angela and Martha McKenzie; Sisters-in-Law: Joanna and Lillian McKenzie;
Brothers-in-law: Ralph and Wilfred Bastian and Joel Boyd; Godchild: Brenda (Stephen) Plakaris; Grandnieces and nephews: The Family of Betty Mae Poitier including Dr. Alexandre Butler, the Family of the late Daniel McKenzie, the Family of the late Nora Hepburn including Kendell (Vendolyn) Hepburn, Police Sergeant 2037 Theresa Young and Zachary Young, Etwood (Allison) Woodside of North Carolina, Police Constable 640 Ricardo Rolle, Valentino, Trevor and Detective Sergeant 2986 Anwar Rolle, the Family of the late Brenetta Thurston including Dorothy Williamson, Pamela (Chief Corrections Officer Aldrin) Sears and Chief Petty Officer Marvette Sands, the Family of the late Sylvia Adderley including Miranda Adderley, the Family of the late Edward McKenzie including Tereka Johnson, the Family of the late Rosenell McKenzie including Najee Burrows, the Family of the late Charles McKenzie of Miami, Florida, the Family of the late Albert McKenzie, the Family of the late Louis McKenzie including Branden Bethel of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Matina McKenzie and Ricardo Edwards, the Family of the late Alice Rolle, the Family of the late Basil McKenzie, the Family of the late Ivy King; the Family of the late Thomas McKenzie, the Family of the late William McKenzie and the Family of the late Journal McKenzie; Caretaker: Yilande Bonenfant (Mymy); Other Friends and Relatives: Pastor Angela R. Rolle and the Lively Stone Church of God Family, Minister Barbara Newbold and Family, Virginia (Baby) Jones, Dianne Johnson and Family, Althea Hepburn, Ruth Bullard, Nakia Sturrup, Alma Mackey and Family, Frances Ledee and Family, Ethelyn Deleveaux and Family, the Bullard Family, Rosalie Farrington and Family, Annamae Charlton and Family, Philip Johnson and Family, Agnes Wilson and Family, John (Jonesy) Wilson, Conjette Green, Beryl Russell, Carolyn Baker, Carolyn Smith, Alice Nicholls, Sharon Anderson, Lacretia Swain, Florentina Hanna, Melbirth Nesbitt and Family, Carolyn Conliffe and Family, Dr. Chrispin Gomez, Dr. Eugene C. Gray, Prescola Fowler, Janet Brown, Patricia Lewis, Natasha Clarke, the Family of the late Dianna Hepburn, Christine Oliver and Family, Eldon Johnson and Family, Pastor Sherwin and Dorothy Smith and the God Shephard Church of God Family, the Family of the late Lawrence, Reuben and John McKenzie, Pastor Andrew Major and the Central Church of Christ Family, the Partners and staff of Harry B. Sands, Lobosky & Co., the staff of Alarms Limited, the staff of Island Gas especially Andrew, the Doctors and staff of Prince Margaret Hospital, the Lemon Street Family, Yellow Elder, the Red Door Family and the entire Community of the Settlements of the Bluff and Rokers Cat Island.
We, the Family apologize if anyone may have been omitted in error. We humbly ask for your understanding and prayers.
May Her Soul Rest in Peace!
Friends may pay their last respects at Bethel Brothers Morticians & Crematorium, #44a Nassau Street on Friday 20th January, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and at the church on Saturday 21st January from 9:00 a.m. until service time.

Funeral Service for
Apostle Victoria Alexandria Russell, 73

of Hill Crest Drive, Seven Hills, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday 21st January, 2023 at Zion Baptist Church, East & Shirley Streets Officiating will be Pastor Terrance G. Morrison, assisted by other ministers of the gospel. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Gardens Cemetery, Soldier Road.
Apostle Victoria was preceded in death by her, Parents: Enith and Rithmus Dean; Husband: Marvin Russell; Brother: Spence Dean; Aunt: Glyde Gardiner & Uncle: Javan Dean.

She leaves to mourn with cherished memories, Two Daughters: Carla Rolle and Theresa Rolle; Two Sons-in-law: Roosevelt Rolle Sr. and Clinton Rolle; Eight Grandchildren: Rosheeda, Roosevelt Jr. (Allana), Roshad (Sasha), Roshanda, Roshawn Rolle, Alexya Sawyer, Alriquez and Monet Rolle; Four Great Grandchildren: Roshai, Roosevelt III, Rory, and Rozaria Rolle; Five Brothers: Maxwell, Pedro, Zendle, Dwain and Burton Dean; Four Sisters: Elsie Mae Swain, Dr. Hazel Dean-Ekwueme, Shanise Dean and Florine Dean; Uncles: Hiram, Elton and Preston King, Isaac Hepburn and Cedric Curry; Aunts: Lydia Rolle, Irene, Prescola, Althea and Vandalyn King; Brothers-inlaw: Dr. Donatus Ekwueme and Namen Dean; Sisters-in-law: Janice Dean, Lovern Dean and Dorothy Dean; Nephews: Pedro Dean Jr., Damien Dean, Deangelo Dean, Burton Dean Jr., Derieon Dean, Burnaj Dean, Shendeano Hall, Lionel and Ethan Rolle, Marvin and Devon Dean, Michael Dean, Dwain Dean Jr., Eric and Ikenna Ekwueme, Christoff, Denaj and Brenton Dean; Nieces: Shara, Shane, Spencer, Shakia, Nadia, Lakeisha, Maria, Shenique, Latoya, Petra, Cenobia Dean, Elsie Dean, Dania Rigby, Delisa Dean, Tekara, Dwainesha
Dean, Deandra Dean, Kelechi Ekwueme, Nicole and Burtonae Dean; Cousins: Mike, Charles, Kendal, Keith, Jackie, Edward, Aldrin, Wildron, Aulbourn, Bernard, Vivian, Benjamin, Prince, Jermaine, Anton, Dwight Dean, Brister, Taino and Elton King Jr. Bernadette, Kimberly, Bridgette, Carolyn, Sandra, Rose, Christine, Carol, Patrice, Jackie, Stephanie, Laronnie, Patricia, Yvette, Tanya, Lisa, Shavonette, Rhonda, Nicole, Shaundeka, Iva, Naomi, Melcie, Shatoya and Erica King; a Host of other relatives and friends including: Remnant Revival International Deliverance Ministries Members, Bishop Godfrey and Lady Iris Williams, Pastor Laquez and Lady Chantal Williams, Mrs. Soodeen and Jubilee Cathedral Members, Pastor Terrance G. Morrison and Zion Baptist Church, Staff and Doctors of the Rand Memorial Hospital, Dr. Winston Forbes, Dr. Lynden Cooper, Celsus Williams and The Rand Memorial Hospital Housekeeping Department, Sandra Woodside and family, Maxine Woodside and family, Roslyn Coleby and family, Maureen Turnquest and family, Delores Frazier, Bessie Sturrup, Verdella Saunders, Ashnell Missick and family, Latoya Russell, Adrian Simmons and family, Lillian Williams and family, Fredrick and Gloria Carey & family, Father Curtis Robinson and family, Doyle and Linda Burrows and family, ASP Jamique and Adelecia and family, Assistant Commissioner B. K. Bonaby, Juanita Hanna and Lewis Yard Primary School Staff, Chantal Dean, Pastor Edward and Kathleen Buchanan, Junior and Beryl Simmons, Pearlamae Stubbs, Jacklyn Fowler, Lauretta Roberts, Barbara Rolle, Mary Hepburn, Tanya Cooper, Gloria Stuart, Antone Kemp, Kevin and Raquel Edgecombe and family, Sis. Lucinda Ambrose and family, Sis. Janet Dickerson and family, Mrs. Leila Carey and family, Patrice Henry and family, Pastor Robert Strachan and family, Roy Stuart, Dr. Rudolph King, Oswald Sawyer, Captain Willie Wilson, Bishop Asa Armbrister, The Rt. Honorable Phillip “Brave” Davis, The COI Freeport Branch, The Seven Hills community, Management and Staff of Bethel Brothers Morticians, The entire community of Arthurs Town and Dumfries Cat Island, Freeport Primary School Administration and Teaching Staff, Ms. Knowles and Staff of Sunland Baptist Academy, and A.F. Adderley Class of ‘86’.
If your name was omitted, please know that it was not intentional and that you are appreciated for being a part of Apostle Victoria’s life.
May Her Soul Rest in Peace!
Friends may pay their last respects at Zion Baptist Church, East & Shirley Streets on Friday 20th January, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and at the church on Saturday 21st from 9:00 a.m. until service time.
Homegoing Celebration for
Viola Alecia Rahming

“Mama”/“Ola”, 88
of Kenwood Street, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday 21st January, 2023 at St. Georges Anglican Church, Montrose Avenue and Arundel Street. Officiating will be The Reverend Fr. Ivan Eldon, assisted by Archdeacon Kingsley Knowles, and Reverend Father Andrew Toppin. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Gardens Cemetery, Soldier Road.
Viola was preceded in death by her husband: Leon “Doc” Rahming, OBE; and sons: Leon David Rahming, Loran Leon Rahming, and Leslie Lorenz Rahming.
Left to cherish her memories are her, daughters: Linda Fitzgerald, Lavern Hanna, and Lisa Young; sons: Superintendent Christopher Rahming Sr., Leo, Lambert, Lynden, and Lamont Rahming; sons-in-law: Kevin Hanna, and Charles Young Sr.; daughters-in-law: Mary Rahming, Sharon Rahming (née Stubbs), Sharon Rahming (née Sweeting), Deborah Rahming, and Germaine Rahming; sister: Zelda Pearson; brother: Joseph Hepburn; brother-in-law: Rhinehart Pearson; sister-in-law: Gwen Hepburn; grandchildren: Tyrone and Enrico Fitzgerald, Enesca Fitzgerald-Smith, Tyranya Fitzgerald-Brown, Mario McKay, Lamarr, Leon Darryl and Lanette Rahming; Mai-Tai, Unoma, Christine, and Christopher Rahming II, Denia Louis, Laurel Rahming, Lorraine Tamara Munnings, Kevval and Kevin Andrew Hanna, Leosha, Lavardo, Lavon, and London Rahming, Lamanda, Lambert II, and Lakeem Rahming, Lashan, Lanique, Lashae, Lamont, Latoya, Latrae, and Leslie Rahming, Lynden II, Lynrick and Dr. Lorneka Rahming-Joseph, Captain Charles II and Chet Young, Leia and Leslie Rahming; great-grandchildren: Mario Jr., Shianka and Tiesha McKay, Enrica, Eliesha, and Enrico Fitzgerald II, Malia Smith, Tamani Deveaux, Dior, Dion and Direigh Fitzgerald, Alanna, Alyssa, and Aiden Dixon, Kareem Bowe, Trevin Butler, Kiara, Kayden, Kristina, and Kingsley Hanna, Dorothy and Ira Hanna-Blondes, Lorenz Rahming, Lavardo Rahming II, Leilani Rahming, Lavon II and Le’Asia Rahming, Jayanna Hall, Liberty Rahming, Cimone and C’Rai Young, Dwaniqua Thurston, Cameron, Blade, and Beyonce Louis, LaZaria Rahming, Achari and Zah Mari Rahming, Roman Rigby; nephews and nieces: Charles, Kendal “Funky” and Ian Demeritte, Karen Demeritte-Woodside, and Keva Mackey, Debra Miller, Samuel Austin, David, and Kevin Hepburn, Phyllis Sullivan, Keno Archer, Sheldon, Shanika, and Sean Pearson, Carlton Wright, Ginger Miller, Rochelle Smith, Icilee Smith-Banks, Bernard, Shauna, Fran, Benedict, and Kermit Rahming, Lanora Poitier, Rhonda Rolle, Tyrone, Gordon, Michael, Norman, Kevin, and Bradley Rahming, Vernell Moss, Crystal Stubbs, Patricia Newry, Olive Brown, Sylvia Outten, Mary Wilson, Melvin Bain, Alice Newton, Lanora Poitier, Vessey Ferguson, Inga Bowleg, McQuaise “Dejay” Hepburn, Nikeisha Hepburn-Yanke, Scott Hepburn; numerous relatives and friends including: Reverend Emily Demeritte, Garth Woodside, Basil Miller, Gianette Rolle, Lorca Bowe, Aikari Bowe, Danny “DJ” Seymour, Crystal, Evanique, Mario and Neil Seymour, Mychal Connolly, Monario Seymour, Leslia, Tyler and Trenton Seymour, Christopher Bowe, Christal Carrol, Cristin and Cadre Seymour, DeVaugh Shantel McKay, Garth, Khari, and Khara Woodside, Trafford “TJ” Hilton, Ariel, Royel, Roytahlia, Royjana, Roykia, LaRoy and K’roy Brown, Stefan, Charrise, Charlton and Carlos Demeritte, Dion Demeritte, Bradia Demeritte-Longley, Jamaal and Iannah Demeritte, Rukenya Nash, Kemuel, Kemia and Kendrea Demeritte, Darien, Dominique and Denair Miller, Ishmael Hepburn, Seaga, Ashley, and Christian Fox, Meko, Samantha and Semeka Hepburn, Tre Fowler, Anya Hepburn, Ricardo, Dre and Donovan Hepburn, Errin Spencer, Shericka, Ramon and Sheldon Pearson Jr., Shawniqueca Russell, Hilton and Kirsten Bowleg, Kyla and Joshua Hepburn, Antionette Hepburn, Kevin and Nicholaus Yanke, Shantell Rahming, Shanise Mary Rahming, Enrica Rahming, Michael Smith, Glena Hanna, Madalyn Blondes, Kyra Tene Young, Serena Hepburn-Collie, David Miller, Domicia Hepburn, the Honourable Philip “Brave” Davis & Mrs. Ann Marie Davis, the Rt. Honourable Perry G. Christie and Mrs.
Bernadette Christie, the Honourable Frederick A. Mitchell, the Honourable Dr. Michael Darville, the Honourable Glenys Hanna-Martin, the Honourable Jomo Campbell, Loretta Butler-Turner & Family, Leslie Miller & Family, Reece Chipman & Family, Jerome Fitzgerald, Reverend Fr. Ivan Eldon & Mrs. Eldon, Archdeacon Fr. Kingsley Knowles & Mrs. Knowles, Reverend Fr. Scott Brennen & Mrs. Brennen, Reverend Fr. Andrew Toppin, Bishop Neil Ellis & Mrs. Patrice Ellis, Hazel Cartwright & Family Brenda & Adrian Archer, Victor Hutcheson & Family, Sheila Cooper, Sharon Robinson & Family, Gareth Butler, Louise Sutherland, Stephen Bain, Christopher Adderley, Jeff and Sylvia Brown, Doris Munnings-Burrows & Family, Marco Major, Kendal Butler, Mrs. Carolyn Hanna & Family, Mr. & Mrs. Felix White & Family, Mrs. Dorothy Hanna & Family, the Campbell Family, the Francis Family, the Smith Family, Idris & Gwen Reid, Reverend Joseph & Mary Myclewhite, Edmund & Gloria Strachan, Milo & Cher Strachan, Trevor Whylly & Family, Japena Strachan, Gloria Bain, Dorothy Taylor, Tisha Curry, Elsie Strachan, Christine Rahming, William and Dorothy Paige, Emily Munnings & Family, Wendell Munnings, Philip & Sharlamae Stubbs & Family, Elijah & Sherry Brice & Family, Claude & Melanie Hanna & Family, Joan Beckford, the Munnings Family, The Fitzgerald Family, Linda Kemp, Jermaine & Shenicia Swann and Family, Sandra Rahming, Terry & Keisha Delancey, Mary McKay, the Whymms Family, Bridgette Musgrove, Averi Thompson, the Strachan Family, the Archer Family, The Albury Family, Retired Nurse Patricia Reckley, Bernadette Hepburn, Diane Turnquest, Merrill, Bertie, and Christine Johnson, Michael and Ada Wisseh, Quinton Curry, Marvin “Shorts” Cherry, Dion Knowles, Janice Smith & Family, Kevin Bethel, Dieuseul “Jimmy” Milfort, John Montpetitt, Arthur Archer, Montgomery Lockhart, Glen Zonicle, Jordan Deveaux, Tanya Pratt, The Rahming Brothers Singing Group, Rishae Gray, Mr. & Mrs. Dwayne “Footie” Ferguson & Family, Jacob Evans, James Bastian, Decosta Williams, Ronnie Stevenson, Wendell Clarke, Lopez & Prince Alvah Huyler, Granville Dorsette, Stephen “Father” Francis, Loran Coleby, Humphrey Gomez, Natasha Brown, Linda Fitzgerald & Family, Markita Holbert, Jason and Tino Armaly, Clorene Simon, Lloyd “Skip” Jones & Family, Harry and Shantel Brown, Owen Wells, Kandi Collie, Latessa McPhee, Craig Ferguson, Ashford Ferguson, Erskine Johnson, Rudy Bethel, Esther McPhee & Family, Delores McPhee & Family, Perry and Paula Balfour, Dale Davis, William and Camille Curry, Darla Newbold & Family, Treigh Jordan, Judy Fawkes, Dena Plaklaris, Tyiece Hanna, Karisma Dean, Delores Gibson, Kay Capron, Velma Seymour, Dion Seymour, Nicola Damianos & Family, Dellareece Worrell & Family, Spence Finlayson, Mrs. Sonia Charlow & Family, Chevette Williamson & Family, Judith Cooper & Family the Sands Family, the Hepburn Family, the Brown Family, the Samuels Family, the Cooper Family, the Sweeting Family, the Kemp Family, Kathleen & Brenda Rahming & Family, Constance Mackey & Family, the McKinney & Family, Rosemarie Williams & Family, the Dr. Mortimer Moxey, Margaret Moxey, Family of the late Livingstone Archer, Leon Williams & Family, the Anglican Church Women (ACW), Sick Guild, and members of St. George’s Anglican Church, the members of St. Agnes Anglican Church, the Pastorate and members of Rhodes Memorial Methodist Church, the Pastorate, Senior Saints Group, and members of Bethel Baptist Church, the Pastorate and members of Landmark Baptist Church, the Staff of Economy Bus Line and Charter Service and Convenient City Transit, Management & Staff of Battery & Tire Specialist, Management & Staff of McCartneys Pharmacy, Rozalia Bowe & the Staff of NUA Insurance Company Ltd., Ms. Lorene Knowles-Taylor & the Staff of Executive Motors, Harrison Moxey and the United Public Transportation Company Ltd., the Management & Staff of Bahamas Power & Light (Clifton Pier), the Management & Staff of Virgo Car Rental, Speedy Tire Repair, Complete Auto Air, Lucayan Rental, Prime Time Group of Companies, and DA Links Car Rental, the current and past residents of Kenwood Street and the Centreville Community (“the Valley”), Brian Adderley and members of The Valley Boys Junkanoo Group, Eric Knowles and members of the Prodigal Sons Junkanoo Group, members of the P. I. G. S. Junkanoo Group, and the descendants of Rum Cay & Bannerman Town, Eleuthera, and family, friends, and loved ones too numerous to mention but acknowledged and appreciated. Special Thanks to Dr. Ilsa Grant-Taylor, Dr. Omala Ablack, Dr. Crispin Gomez, Dr. Charles Rahming, and Susan Murray and Tyeesha Barnes (caregivers).
May Her Soul Rest in Peace!
Friends may pay their last respects at Bethel Brothers Morticians & Crematorium, #44a Nassau Street on Friday 20th January, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. There will be NO viewing at the church.


Funeral Service for
Matriarch & Centenarian, Merlis “Mama” Sweeting, 102

of Mayaguana Ave., Yamacraw, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday 21st January, 2023 at Bethel Baptist Church, Meeting Street. Officiating will be Rev. A. DeWitt Hutcheson, assisted by associate Ministers of the gospel. Interment will follow in Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery, Meeting Street.
Left to cherish Mama’s legacy are her Eleven (11) Grandchildren: Diane Bowe, Deborah Rahming, Nelson Cartwright Sr. (Dr. Deborah Campbell), Gary Fox Sr. (Sharon), Brinton Fox (Kayadera Clarke), Michealia Fox, Melissa Fox, Laverne (Mark) Cartwright, Alicia Fowler, Cheryl Peterson, Aubrey Davidson; Daughter-in-Law: Mrs. Edith Fowler; Thirty-two (32) Great Grandchildren: Craig Peterson Sr., Shamek Sweeting Ewing, Hon. Lisa T. Rahming Member of Parliament for Marathon/Member of State for Social Services & Urban Development, Shantell Rahming, Mrs. Crystal Stuart (Kevin Stuart), Nelson Cartwright Jr., Aniska and Talitha Cartwright, Valentino Ash, Chantique Brown, Keonte Holness, Tinesha Gibson, Jamal and Janaz Ranger, Brendi and Brenae Butler, Tajha and Tahnaj Cartwright, Ashlee Fowler, Darren Robinson, Tario, Gario, Indira, Gary Jr. Shavanano, Antonique, Garison, Shanell, Kasandra, Brintina, Ricardo, Beejay, and Eli Fox; Twenty-six (26) Great-Great Grandchildren: Craig Jr., and Nylah Peterson, Terrance Jr. and Teandra Ewing, Theotis Johnson Jr., K’Lan Butler, Kalia Stuart, Adriel Pratt, Tyrell Littrell, Liam, Madden, Giovanni, Shavano Jr., Xavier, Adonis Fox, Ricardo Fox Jr., Ky’mani Haven, Liana Ferguson, Nevah Reckley, Jamalya Ranger, Ryan Woodside, Jr., Jadeanne Ranger, Jermell Sweeting, Jr., and Nykhai Saint-Fleur, V’lexia and Javalya Ash; Two (2) Great-Great-Great Grandchildren: Terrell Ewing and Alaya Peterson; Mama has a host of other relatives and friends including her Two nieces: Mrs. Paula Bowleg and Pastor Patricia Rolle; Nephews and grandnieces including: Theresa and Janet Brown, Gevena Morley, Pastor Susan (Dr. William) Pennerman, Michelle Lewis, Shon Missick, Kishna, Carlton Jr., and Karlicia Rolle, Jamaine Bowleg, Sophia (Walter) Moore, April Martin, Michelle (Michael) Lewis, Vanda, Theophilus and Rudolph Coakley, and a host of other relatives: The descendents of William Martin, Olive Braithwaite, Allan and LaAnn Martin, Genne Neely, Lewis and Eula Gayle, and Theophilus and Edith Saunders, Mrs. Louise Bain-Knowles and family, Mr. Everette Mackey and family, Florena Ferguson and Family, Dr. Susana Campbell and family, Nurse
May Her Soul Rest in Peace!
Friends may pay their last respects at Bethel Brothers Morticians & Crematorium, #44a Nassau Street on Friday 20th January, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and at the church on Saturday 21st January from 10:00 a.m. until service time.


Death Notice for Ret. Justice, Roger Keith Gomez Sr., 73
of West Bay Street, Delaporte Point, died at his residence on Monday, 9th January, 2023.
He is survived by his, Wife: Gloria Gomez; Daughter: Michelle GomezNabbie; Sons: Roger Jr. and Ricardo Gomez Sr.; Grandchildren: Israel, Ricardo Jr., Nathaniel, Ricky, Isis, and Richard Gomez, Nicholas Nabbie, Robert & Emmanuel Gomez; Sisters: Anita Roberts and Veronica Gomez; Brothers: His Grace Archbishop Drexel W., Anthony, and Dr. Perry M. Gomez; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
Funeral Service for
Albertha Theresa Roberts (née Kelly), 97

of St. Paul Street, Chippingham (Polhemus Gardens) and formerly of Little Harbour, Berry Islands, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday 20th January, 2023 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Parish, Boyd Road. Officiating will be Monsignor Alfred Culmer. Interment will follow in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Boyd Road.
Albertha was preceded in death by her Husband: Cecil Roberts Sr.; Sister: Beulah Woods; Brother: Basil Kelly; Son: Gregory Roberts; Daughter: Theresa “Terry” Rodgers; and Niece: Jaqueline Kemp.
She is survived by her, Sons: Cecil Roberts Jr., Philip Roberts, Kevin Roberts, Anthony Roberts; Daughters: Jeanette Broadus, Karen Love, and Brenda Roberts; Sons-In-Law: Robert Broadus and Randolph Rodgers; Daughters-in-Law: Betty Roberts and Laquinta Roberts; Sisters: Veronica Hutchinson and Barbara (Clyde) Forbes; Brothers: Aubrey (Ellery) Tucker and John (Mae) Tucker; Grandchildren: Cecil Roberts III, Cecil Harrison, Philip Roberts Jr., Philece Roberts, Brea (Dr. Charlyon) Bonimy, Terran (Sherell) Rodgers, Troy (Mayla) Rodgers, Randy (Sanchina) Rodgers, Autrice (Joseph) Peterkin, Ricardo (Demi) Roberts, Toyzer Roberts-Foster, Brandi (Emmanuel) Reynolds, Melanie Roberts, Kevin Roberts Jr., and Latasha Roberts; Great-grandchildren: Diamonique and Xavier Harrison, Brady and Carli Bonimy, Sierra, S’rae and Terran Rodgers II, Tanaj and Tremaine Rodgers, Ania Gant, Rick Tyler Roberts, Madison Roberts, Chelsea and Chloe Waugh, Camoya Foster, Reagan Love, Leslie Simmons, Dariel Smith and Darius Roberts; Great-great Grandchildren: Cali and Cain Jordan; Nieces: Michelle Taylor, Philippa (William) Delancey, Sharon Kelly, Kim (Mark) Bradford, Tina Kelly, Beth (Calvin) Harris, Terez Hutchinson, Antoinette (Don) Noguez, Lesley Hutchinson, Julie Forbes-Collie, Debbie Smith, Georgette (Robert) Scavella, Aubrice and Fiona Tucker, Taniele Tucker and Candice Dalling; Nephews: Patrick Sands, Stuart (Allison) Kelly, Mark Kelly, Luke Kelly, Tyrone and Troy Kelly, Aubrey (Zantay) Tucker Jr., David Tucker, Clyde (Alexandria) Forbes Jr., Nicholas (Ikeysha) Tucker, Quinton Tucker, and Trevor (Nicole) Tucker, Don, Dwight, Jaques and Joey (Sophia) Kemp; First Cousins: The Families of the late Leroy Pople, Hazel Hamilton, Corinne Newbold, Veronica Moss, Olive Johnson, and Christopher Collie. Lillian Johnson, Natalie Morley, Patricia Holmes and family, Ormand Collie and family, Beatrice Strachan and family, Ethel Collie, Judie Collie and Family, Thomasina Johnson, Fulton Collie and family, Oral Collie and

family, Marsha Taylor, Lionel Reckley, Eleanor Williams and Brenda Gonzalez; Special Relatives and Friends: Earnest Cambridge, The Agnes Johnson, Lottie Roberts, and The Turnquest Families. The Polhemus Gardens Community (The late Corinne Johnson and Family, The Currys, Thompsons, Archers, Symonettes, Johnsons, Perpalls, McNeils, Moseleys and The Rolle Families) Cousin Flo Bastian, The Rodgers Family of Nassau Street, Sandra Christie, Pauline Hines, Jennifer Petty, Beverley Smith, and Carlotta Klass; Special Thanks to: Blessed Beginnings Nursing Services, Happy Healing Homecare, Sherlanda Joseph, Monsignor Culmer and the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church community, Father Noel Clarke, Dr. Agreta Carey, Dr. Charlyon Bonimy and the staff at Doctors Hospital.
May Her Soul Rest in Peace!
Friends may pay their last respects at Bethel Brothers Morticians & Crematorium, #44a Nassau Street on Thursday 19th January, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. There will be NO viewing at the church.
Death Notice for Benson W. Knowles, 93
of Benson Road South, Danottage Estates and formerly of James Cistern, Eleuthera, died at his residence on Thursday, 12th January, 2023.

He is survived by his, Daughter: Nicole Knowles; Granddaughter: Courtney Taylor; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
Funeral Service for Deacon Raymond James
Forbes, 83
of Isle Way, off Soldier Road West, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday 21st January, 2023 at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, West Street North. Officiating will be Archbishop Patrick Pinder, and other clergy members of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese. Interment will follow in the Catholic Cemetery, Infant View Road.
Left to cherish his memories are his, Children: Arnold (Anissa), Barry (Jane), Patrice, Curtis (Myrtle), Val (Matthew), Herbert (Shaunelle); Daughter-in-law: Grisnelly; Grandchildren: Jathan, Baron (Kelly), Barry, Amina, Aaron, Dandre, Christopher, Nazair, Canovia (Ravanno), Cathanina, Gary, Tami (Elijah), Thori, Trenton, Aulenna, Rouen, Alexndria (Aaron), Ashley, Tabori (Tiffany), and D’andre; Great grandchildren: Jayden, Kayla, Bryce, Navi, Cali, Garanique, Gariesh, Gary Jr., Celeste, Tourae, Tabori, and Tristen; Nieces and Nephews: Michelle, Anthony, Etral, Vivian, Barbara, Andre, Lucy, Cynthia, Lathan, Clayvonne, Barbara J., Irene, Douglas, Harold, Paula, Monique, Lindsay, Neil, Kevin, Jeffrey, Felix, Talia, Lou (Angie), Bradley, Clay, Stephanie, Floyd, Daniel, Haold, Cindy, Blondie, Michelle S., Cheryl Javier, Tiana, Anthony, Monique, Godfrey and Vivian; Special Cousins: Paula, Bessie, Ophelia, Beverly, Patricia, Michelle, Fred, Olive, Maria and Joyce; God children: Fr. Noel, Jayson, Melonie, Mary, and Nicholas; Numerous Relatives and Friends including: Agatha Butterfield, Eliza Seymour, Freda Seymour, Lois Seymour, the families of the King’s Court Yellow Elder community, The Entire Roman Catholic Archdiocese of The Bahamas, Archbishop Patrick Pinder, Fr. Simeon Roberts, Fr. Glen Nixon, and the entire religious community of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese, St. Cecilia’s School family, The Lockhart family, Betty (Phillip) Roker, Lesley Pinder, Desiree Clarke, Precious Moments Preschool Family, George Knowles and Family, Edgecombe Family, Rose Ferguson and Family, Anya Symonette, Beverly Roberts and family, The entire Sturrup, Forbes, Butler, Gibbs, Symonette, Lewis, Greene, Butterfield, Seymour, Missick, Humes, Isle Way Neighbors, Thomas Strachan and family, Norman and Wordell Dean and family, Arlene Ritchie and family, Dr. Dane Bowe, Dr. Patrick Cargill, the immediate family of Fay Simpson, the parish communities of St. Cecilia’s, St. Thomas Moore, and St. Anselm and others too numerous to mention. Please forgive us if we failed to mention you but know that you are appreciated.
May His Soul Rest in Peace!
Friends may pay their last respects at Bethel Brothers Morticians & Crematorium, #44a Nassau Street on Friday 20th January, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. There will be NO viewing at the church.
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Victonio Dion Knowles, 41

of Burnside Street, Matthew Town, Inagua, Bahamas will be held at Parish of St. Philip’s Anglican Church, Smith Street, Matthew Town, Inagua, Bahamas on Saturday, 21st January, 2023 at 11:00am. Officiating will be Rev.Dr. B. Travis Fernander. Interment will follow in the Parish of Saint Philip’s Anglican Cemetery

He was predeceased by his mother: Leoni Seymour.
Left to cherish his memories are his stepmother: Nancy Knowles; father: Victor Knowles Sr.; step-father: Randol Seymour Sr.; son: Victorio Knowles; sisters: Anita Cartwright, Faith & Felicia Seymour, Victorian & Victoria Knowles; brothers: Renaldo & Randol Seymour Jr., Victor Jr. & Vincent Knowles; aunts: Elva Lindo, Jennifer Ingraham, Debbie Cartwright, Luella Hanna, Elmada Stubbs, Hortence Rosario, Pinkey & Samantha Gardiner, Shanna Johnson, Mary Arnett; uncles: Earl Darville, Nicholas Lindo, Dennis Harvey, Samuel & Henry Nixon; nieces: Jermera Dorsett, Tonnika Ingraham, Carmela Cartwright, Brazil Seymour, Olivia Stubbs; nephews: Carmelo Cartwright, Felando & Freenardo Jolly, Victor II, Gem, Johnathan, Skii Knowles; grand nephews: Amari Bastian, Laneir Deligence, Malik Moss; cousins: Latoya Cartwright, Amapola Hanchell, Dura & Duranique Lightbourne, Nacoya Seymour, Latavinque Taylor, Carlisa & Colin Ingraham Jr, Brittney Harvey, Dennis Harvey II, Dennis Harvey III, Daniel Seymour, Rodrick & Ricardo Nixon, Natasha Rosario, Charline Rosario, Adrian Knowles, Nathaniel Rosario, Arianna Rosario, Zion Victorin, Adriaonna Knowles, Joyce Ferguson, Ives, Stafford, Jeffrey, Leroy, Rico & Klyon Arnett, Sherlene, Teair, Leland & Rudolph Charlton, Shelia Sands, Majorie, Alvardo, Anishica & Ashley Seymour; godparents: Iverne Palacious, Doreen Cox, Frankiemae Cox; godchildren: Ziavanique Moss, Dimitri Jones, Dajha Johnson, Samiyah Palacious, Derneir Ingraham Jr.; other relatives & friends: Colin Ingraham & Family, Sheena & Colyn Johnson, Flavia Cox & Family, Audrey Mortimer & Family, Jean & Wilfred Major, Vernel Cartwright, Martha & Aulric Williams, Cecil Williams, Miranda Palacious, Ruth Simmons Dulcia Pennerman, Bradnika Burrows, Traneika Armaly, Simone Murphy, Alexus Francis, Kelman Burrows, Ethan Gardiner, Deon Williams, Andromeda Smith, Avion Mortimer, Father James Palacious, Bommer George, Lathera Major & Family, R. M. Bailey Class of 1998, Rotary Club of New Providence, Dr. Beverton Moxey & Staff, Carlos & Ms. Forbes (Bahamasair), Ronald Ferguson, Freeman Jolly, Deon Williams, Chadwick Mcphee, Romeo Durham, Robert Hanchell jr, Richard Darville Jr, Mary & George Cartwright, Leah Ferguson, Sislyn McIntosh, Chrishelle Pyfrom, Lawston Ingraham and host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.
Friends may pay their last respects at St. Philips Anglican Church on Friday, 21st January, 2023 from 4:00pm – 6:00pm and again on Saturday from 9:00am until service time.
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Mrs. Andrea Foster, 68

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Alma Victoria Moree-Lowe, 100

of Clifton Street died at her residence on Friday, January16th, 2023.
She is survived by her husband: Steve Foster; 1 daughter: Rochelle Stuart; 4 sons: Harold and Antion Brown, Tavaris Duncombe and Dominic Archer; 2 sisters, 3 brothers and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral service will be announced at a later date.
a resident of #102 Tamarind Street, Freeport and formerly of Gray’s, Long Island, Bahamas will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 21st, 2023 at Calvary Bible Church, Sargent Major and Cromwell Drive Freeport, Grand Bahama. Officiating will be Pastor Darrin Rolle. Cremation will follow.
Left to cherish her memories are her son: Clifford Moree, daughter: Judith(Patrick) Wells; grandchildren: Denise (Robert) Cartwright, Jacqueline (Christopher) Hall, Anastacia (Angelo) Burrows, Rochelle Wells-Matthieu, Alexander (Shanteena) Diaz, Micheal Edden, Rashad (Gaidena) Moree; great-grandchildren: Kristin (Giovanni) Sands, Robert and Cassidy Cartwright, Khaleel and Kristaleah Hall, Dakota Burrows, Connor Palacious, Mandel and Mason Matthieu, Alexander II, Gabriel, Azaiah and Joshua Diaz, Kailena Pinder & Rashad Jr. Moree; great great-grandchildren: Carter and Cori Sands; brothers: Norris Wells, Nigel (Kitty) Wells, Robert Jr. Wells, Eric Wells, Maxwell (Marilyn) Wells and George (Regina) Wells.
Relatives and friends may pay their respects at Yager Funeral Home & Crematorium, Queens Highway on Friday from 12:00 noon until 5:00 p.m. and at the church on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until service time.
Lenneth Jeffery Banister, 61

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Delareese Rochelle Joffre, 55

Retired Sargent Rachel Metelus, 50
a resident of Robinson Road died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Sunday, January 15th, 2023.
He is survived by his wife: Samantha Bannister; daughter: Lennique Bannister; son: Schamal Forbes; brother: Michael Greene; sisters: Deborah Sampson, Carlene Bannister, Bernadette Bannister, Ishmae Bannister and Jefferell Bannister; step mother: Latania Bannister; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements are being finalized and will be announced at a later date.
a resident of Golden Gates #1 died at Doctors Hospital, on Saturday, January 14th, 2023.
She is survived by her son: Lamar Ferguson; parents: Cyril and Claudine Joffre; sisters: Joanne Joffre-Kemp and Karen Joffre; brother: Kevin Joffre; aunts: Yvonne Munroe, Dr. Alvirn Higgs; uncles: Christopher Wallace, Franklyn Thompson and Densil Major; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements are being finalized and will be announced at a later date.
a resident of Cyprus Court, Elizabeth Estates died at her residence on Friday, January 6th, 2023.
She is survived by her children: Krizstina Rutherford, Condoleezza Metelus; mother: Eureka Adderley-Flowers; sisters: Juliana Metelus, Lucita Metelus, Bernadette and Helena Metelus; brothers: Leonard Delancy and Samuel McIntosh, Benedict Metelus; numerous nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements are being finalized and will be announced at a later date.

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a resident of Hannah Road, Fox Hill, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly of La Tortue, Haiti, died on Saturday, 24th, December, 2022 at Princess Margaret Hospital. The Funeral service will be held at Metropolitan Church of Nazarene, East Street, New Providence, the Bahamas at 11:00 am on Saturday, 21st January, 2023. Officiating will be by Pastor Rebert Saintibert assisted and others ministries of the Gospel. Interment will follow in the Southern Cemetery, Cowpen and Spikenard Roads.
Left to cherish her memories are Kerlange Vlacin Smith, Teachlet Valcin, Kevin Valcin, Kenlis Valcin, Antone Valcin; grandchildren: Matthew, Michael, Carlos, Steveanna, Rihanna, Shennelle, Anastasia, Gammede, Gamesha, Zarrenique, Kennthen, Kevin, Kevanna, Denise, Kendrea Kelson, Kevon, Warrenique; greatchildren: Canelle, Zion, Amero, Michael, Michaella, Kay, Khilo, Keniyah, Keemaya, Rahming, Kynai, Genesis, Kailey, Kennthen Jr., Kevano, Micciah, Makaio; nieces and nephews: Geraldine Pierre, Robert Pierre, Evans Pierre, Ethan Petithomme, Mackenson Valcin; relatives and friends and others too numerous to mention: Marie Yvonne Thsoc, Ms. Jannett, Ms. C. Brown, Ms. Jennifer, Ms. Shan Barrette and family. The family wishes to apologize if they have erroneously failed to mention your name, please bear with us. We are indeed grateful and appreciative for all your kindness and prayer offered during our time of bereavement.
Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at Rest On Funeral Chapel Ltd., Mount Royal Avenue and #19 Kenwood Street on Friday, 20th January, 2023 at 11:00a.m to 6:00 pm.
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Louizanne Lazarre, 70
a resident of Pinewood Gardens New Providence, Bahamas and formaly of Plaine du Nord, Haiti died on Tuesday, 3rd January, 2023 at the Princess Margaret Hospital.


Left to cherish her memories are her children: Johanne Lazarre, James Lazarre; grandchild: Sherline Martin, Sherman Lazarre; sister: Louize Marie Lazarre, Choupette Lazarre, Man Zo Zizou; brothers: Christian Lazarre, Salvon Lazarre, Edner and other relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements are being handled by Rest On Funeral Chapel Limited and will be announced at a later date.
Sultanne Lucien Laguerre, 57
a resident of Kemp Road, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly of Anse- A- Foleur, Haiti died on Wednesday, 11th January, 2023 at Doctors Hospital.
Left to cherish her memories are her brothers: Jean Selle Brane, Emilien Charles; sisters: Adelrose, Charle, Elisee, Rosie Charles, Anne-Mercy Charles, Darucia Charles Elisee and other relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements are being handled by Rest On Funeral Chapel Limited and will be announced at a later date.


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Harcourt Godfrey Fernander, 87
of Prince Charles Drive, will be held at Centreville Seventh-day Adventist Church, Fifth Terrace, Centreville, on Sunday, January 22, 2023 at 11:0 a.m. Officiating will be Pastor Dr. Paul A. Scavella, assisted by Pastor Dr. Michael D. Toote & Elder Todd Beneby. Cremation follows.
Left to cherish his memory are his, wife: Cynthia Fernander; Children: Sandra Miller, Philip Fernander, Godfrey Fernander, Cecile FernanderChinye (Godfrey Chinye), Karon Fernander, Denise Fernander, Daphne Fraser-Bell (Graeme), Sheena McIntosh, Erin Ellis (Lamont Ellis); Shameka Fernander; Donique Fernander and Dominique Fernander; Step-Children: Sergio & Samantha Carroll and Dorinda Hanna; Grand-children: Odell Armbrister Jr., Anton Clarke Jr., Malik Miller; Adrian Fernander (Brittany), Deandra Sands (Veronica), Obie Chinye; Zamaie Chinye; Aaron Culver; Shane McIntosh; Sara Rollins; Aras Rollins, Lael Ellis; Andrea Farrington, Kenva Smith, Beatrice Rolle, Orlando Miller, Corey Outten; Step-Grand Children: Selando Glinton; Sergina Carroll, Jasonique Rodrigues, Isaiah & Quentere Smith; Great-grands: 15 including Makayla Fernander; Adrian Fernander, Jr.; Lexi Fernander; Step Great-Grand: Shakai Bowleg, Nyla Cambridge; Siblings: Diane Fernander; Brian Fernander; Bradley Fernander; Sisters-in-law: Deann, Heddy, Mavis, Caroyln, Tracey, Monique, Ingrid, Janet, Delores, Peggy and Tamara; Brothers-In-Law: Paul, Ian, Brent, Barry, Dennis, Derrick and Godfrey; Numerous Nephews and Nieces including: David Micklewhite; Olive Curtis; Ian Fernander, Nicolas Fernander, Kylon Sturrup, Michael Coakley, Keyo, Ryan, Brian Jr. Gertrude Micklewhite; Alysssa Fernander, Bryanna Fernander, Jonathan, Amber King, Alexis Newman, Carlisa, Sr Canaan, Kersheka Coakley, Amana, Alicia and Amanda, and a host of grandnieces and grandnephews too numerous to name; A host of relatives and friends including: Charles and Jim Fernander, Commissioner Clayton Fernander, Cleveland Stubbs, Joyann Josey-Wilson, Pat Wilson, Tommy, Augustine Roberts (Gus), Wesley Ingraham, Paul Arahna. He was preceded in death by son, Keith Wilson, grandson, Dale Fernander, sister, Lorainna Micklewhite; brothers, Albert Fernander; Eugene Fernander; brother-in-law David McPhee Jr., and son-in-law, Foster McIntosh, The family extends heartfelt thanks to Pastor Scavella, Elder Todd Beneby, Elder David Knowles & other members of the SDA Church, Bahamasair
Retirees, Commissioner Clayton Fernander, Assistant Commissioner Ferguson, Superintendent Stubbs, and other members of the Royal Bahamas Police Force.
Friends may pay their last respects at The Paul Farquharson Centre, Police Headquarters, East Street, on Thursday, from 124:00 p.m. & on Friday at Demeritte’s Funeral Home, Market Street from 12-6 p.m., on Saturday from 9-3:00 p.m. & on Sunday at the church from 10:00 a.m. until service time.

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a resident of#66 East Avenue, will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church, Robinson & Claridge Roads, on Monday, January 23, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. Officiating will be Monsignor Alfred Culmer and Deacon D’Arcy Rahming. Interment follows in Catholic Cemetery, Tyler Street.
Mother is survived by her, son: Andrew Griffin; daughter: Theresa Simms, and her “ONE” son-in-law: Horatio Skeete. Mother leaves behind twelve grandchildren: Donnamae Swaby’s surviving children: Sharon Swaby, Stephen Swaby, Melvern Swaby, Randolph Swaby, Brendalee Johnson, George Thomas Young, and Shantell Young; Andrew Griffin’s surviving children: Andrewna Tamara Powell, Shantell Mackey, and Andrea Griffin; Theresa Simms surviving children: Enero Maura and Tia Prevo.
Her grandchildren that pre-deceased: Tamiko Griffin, Aaron Griffin, and Gary Swaby.
She also survived numerous great grandchildren, great, great grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. Mrs. Emeline Murray was Andrew and Theresa’s 3rd-grade teacher at Our Lady’s Catholic School. She was also mother’s Eucharist Minister, Best Friend, and Confidant. Special thanks to The Geriatric Hospital, Thompson Ward staff, Dr. Indira Minus-Grimes, Dr. Dorsett, and Dr. Adderley.
Friends may pay their last respects at Demeritte’s Funeral Home, Market Street, from 9-3:00 p.m. on Saturday
Donald Reginald Jones, 63
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McCoy, 30
a resident of Armbrister Street, Fox Hill died at Doctors Hospital on Wednesday, January 18, 2023.
He is survived by his, mother: Donna McCoy; 3 children: Alize, Alvarez Jr. & Shyann McCoy; 7 aunts, 5 uncles, adopted sister & a host of other relatives & friends.
Funeral arrangements will be announced on a later date.
a resident of St. Vincent Close, will be held at Dumanis Outreach Ministries, Market Street & Palm Tree Avenue, on Friday, January 20, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. Officiating will be Pastor Kellen Russell. Cremation follows.
Left to cherish his memories are his, grandchildren: Larcavon and Romia Jones; sisters: Violet Jones-Hayes of New York, Patricia Jones-Thompson, Doreen Jones-Clear, Mildred Jones-Lightbourn (predeceased), Daisy Jones-Darling, Retta Jones, Barbara Jones-Thornhill of Freeport, Gloria Jones-Thompson, Stephanie Jones-Johnson, Carmen Jones, Eloise Jones and Mary Jones (predeceased); brothers: Nelson Jones, of Freeport & Wenzel Jones; nieces: Cassandra Hayes (New York), Judy Ingraham, Stacy Williams (Tennessee), Sophia Moore (Freeport), Bridganne Cornish (Freeport), Monique Johnson, Bridgette “Gee” Clear, Shanell Jones, Kevea Thompson, Keisha Deveaux, Eva Thompson, Gina Williams, Tanya Johnson, Carla Jackson, Dr. Urally Jones & Scieska Jones; nephews: Ken Jones (Abaco), Deancer Thompson, Derek, Raymond, Vandyke Lightbourn, Darren, Ellis Darling, Vincent Clear, Elwood Jones, Kendrick Johnson, Bently, Larvan, Shone Jones, Bernard and Steven McKinney; numerous grand nieces and grandnephews too numerous to mention & a host of other relatives & friends.
Friends may pay their last respects at Demeritte’s Funeral Home, Market Street, from 10-6:00 p.m. on Thursday & at the church from 0:00 a.m. until service time.
Basil McQuay, 73


a resident of #21 Meadows Street, died at PMH on Wednesday, January 18, 2023.
He is survived by his, 3 daughters: Tiffany, Quetell & Valarie McQuay; 3 sisters: Betty Bastian, Rosemary Rolle & Patsy Babbs; numerous nieces & nephews & a host of other relatives & friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced on a later date.
Yvonne Jeanette McFall, 85
a resident of #20 St. John Road, Golden Gates #11 & formerly of Buckley’s, Long Island, died at her residence on Tuesday, January 17, 2023.
She is survived by her, 1 daughter: Melany McFall; 3 sons: Lester McFall, Andrew McFall & Rev. Patrick McFall; numerous grand & great grandchildren; 1 sister: Maxine Adderley; numerous nieces & nephews & a host of other relatives & friends.
Funeral arrangements will be announced on a later date.

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Rusticus Neville Hart, 58



a resident of #16 Seabreeze Drive, died at his residence on Tuesday, January 17, 2023.
He is survived by his, wife: Michelle Hart; 2 daughters: Jeshuanique & Rashanda Hart; 3 sons: Dr. Riko Hart, Rusticus Jr. & Deshawn Hart; 2 stepdaughters: Anika & Siddiqah Musgrove; 3 grandchildren; 4 sisters: Priscilla, Dr. Ingrid, Giselda & Nevillene Hart; 2 brothers: Hernandez & Bradford Hart; & a host of others relatives & friends.
Funeral arrangements will be announced on a later date.
Phillip Berton Moxey Jr., 35
a resident of Rupert Dean Lane, died at PMH on Sunday, January 15, 2023.
He is survived by his, mother: Judy Johnson; father: Phillip Moxey Sr.; 1 son: Trayjon Moxey; 1 sister: Jasmine Johnson ; 1 grandmother: Shirley Johnson; 7 aunts Gertrude Ford, Donna Johnson, Bernadette Penn, Aloma Miller, Lucy Johnson, Theresa Ford & Aldekia Symonette; 5 uncles: Prince Symonette, Van Gibson, Michael Moxey, Betram & Rupert Moxey; numerous nieces & nephews & a host of other relatives & friends.
Funeral arrangements will be announced on a later date.
John Basil McKenzie, 76

a resident of Durham Street & formerly of Arthur’s Town, Cat Island, died at his residence on Sunday, January 15, 2023.
He is survived by his, 1 son: Trevor McKenzie; 2 daughters: Deepa McKenzie & Deloris Duncombe; 13 grandchildren: Traniea, Ashantia, Azaria, Trevor Jr., Keshon, Devanta, Patrick, Keshaunda, Kedesha & Noah McKenzie, Kristen & Shannon & Ethan Buchanan; 2 great grandchildren; & a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements will be announced on a later date
Hayden Trevor Seymour, 54
a resident of Forbes Court, Fox Way, died at PMH on Wednesday, January 11, 2023.
He is survived by his, wife: Arlene Patrice Pratt Seymour; 1 daughter: Heather Tracy Seymour; 1 grandson: Roscoe Knowles; 4 brothers: Edwin, Anthony, Dave & Reuben Seymour; 4 sisters: Sharon, Andrea, Tanya & Carmille; 2 aunts: Rose Stickler & Melvise Seymour, 1 uncle: Benjamin Seymour; 7 nieces, 5 nephews & a host of other relatives & friends.
Funeral arrangements will be announced on a later date.

