A Service in Celebration of the Life and Legacy of

Kenneth Reginald Knowles, 85

of Lobster Avenue, Golden Gates #1, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday 28th January, 2023 at Grace Community Church, Grace Avenue, Palmetto Village. Officiating will be Rev. Dr. Robert L. Colebrook Pastor, St. Paul Baptist Church (Bias Street and Blue Hill Road), assisted by Min Christopher Strachan and Rev. Tonia Colebrook; Host Pastor, Senior Pastor Lyall Bethel (Grace Community Church). Interment will follow in Woodlawn Gardens Cemetery, Soldier Road.

Kenneth was preceded in death by: Donnelle Knowles (his wife), Barry Storr (his son) and Gwendolyn Woods (his beloved sister).

Left to cherish his memories are his, Daughters: Lavette Smith, Ida Cockrell, Kim Braynen and Jan Knowles; Son: Dr. Kenny Knowles; Granddaughters: Conesha Pierre, Kendease Cockrell, Christina Mounts and Jalaiya Knowles; Grandsons: Lavard Smith, William Braynen III, Kelvin Cockrell Jr., and Ethan Missick; Great Grand Daughter: Kinsley Cockrell; Brothers and their spouses: Cleveland, Percy Jr. (Brenda), Cyril (Melrose), Willacy (Diane), Vincent (Diane), Perma (Morine), Dwight (Kerri-Anne) and Lynden Knowles; Sisters and their spouses: Gwendolyn Weathers, Marilyn Langston (Larry), Debbie Knowles and Sheryl Page (Todd); Nieces and Nephews and their spouses: Michael, Cleveland Jr. and Percy Knowles, LueEllen Bryant, Wellington (Jacqui), Harold Jr. (Karen), Sterling, Dwayne (Carol) and Darren (Winnifred) Woods, Rev. Deneace Lloyd (Rev. Ronald), Latovia Romer (Anthony), Evelyn, Sylvester, and Cornell Weathers, Caritha Artis, Dr. Charmeka Knowles Demeritte, Monique and Latonya Knowles, Renando Fawkes, Lavar, Crispin, Antoine, Marissa, and Megan Knowles, Darnell, Willacy Jr., Michael, and Aaron Knowles, Shanilla Moore, Faith Lewis, and Krystal Virgil, Brian and Larry Langston Jr., Dr. Stephanie Belim and Shantel Johnson, Tomika, Vincent Jr., and Ashley Knowles, Devin, Kevin and Ryan Knowles, Megan, Lauren, and Todd Page Jr., Ashnique Duncombe, Lindy, Zoria, Chloe, LeAnn, Oscar, and Legend Knowles, Stuart Bowe (Vandorene), Camille Harrison and Angela Munnings (Carlton), Sonia, Simone, Andrew and Danielle Bain, Lisa and Trevor (Rev. Christine) Bethell, Tracey Raimondo (Matteo), Dr. Reginald Neymour (Carol), Jonathon Hanna (Tia), Lyric Knowles (Georgio) and Duet Hanna (Lydia); Son-in-Law: Barrett Smith; Brothers and Sisters-in-Law: Brenda, Melrose, Diane, Diane, Morine and Kerri-Anne Knowles, Larry Langston, Todd Page, Sandra Bain, Willis George and Rev. Patricia Bethell, John Hanna, Pastor Leroy “Tinkle” Hanna and Melodie Hanna; Numerous Grandnieces and Grandnephews, cousins and other family members including: Mrs. Karen Bethel and Family, Mrs. Raquel Bethel and Family, Mrs. Arnette Johnson and Family, Mrs. Diane Farquharson, The Knowles Family of Simms, Long Island, Mrs. Emerald Thompson and Steven Thompson of New York; Special Friends: Rev. Robert L. Colebrook and the St. Paul Baptist Church Family, Pastor Douglas Cleare and the New Life Christian Centre Family, Senior Pastor Lyall Bethell and the Grace Community Church Family, Mr. Maurice Williams, Mrs. Rose Strachan and Family, Mr. Cyril Taylor and Family, Mr. Arlington “Dukey” Stubbs and Family, Ms. Allison Crowley and Family, Mr. and Mrs. Neville Adderley and Family and the Members of the Golden Gates #1 Community, Sandra Gardiner and Family, Ms. Melvern Pratt, Ms. Shawn Wilson, Mr. Charles Missick and Family, Miss Angelica Bastian, Miss Tangernique Bain, The Braynen Family of Behring Point, Andros, Mr. Roney Armbrister and the members of the Bahamas Musicians and Entertainers Union, Brendan Foulkes and Brian McCartney of the Organizing Committee for the Nassau Beach Hotel Hall of Fame Induction Event, Dr. Leonard Stephens and the Staff of Urology Associates, Drs. Curling and Bannister and the Staff of Princess Margaret Hospital.

May His Soul Rest in Peace!

Friends may pay their last respects at Bethel Brothers Morticians & Crematorium, #44a Nassau Street on Friday 27th January, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and at the church on Saturday 28th January from 10:00 a.m. until service time.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Paul Baptist Church, Blue Hill Road, Nassau, Bahamas.

Death Notice for Ruth Mary Duncombe Sands, 99

of Blackbeard’s Terrace, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Friday, 20th January, 2023.

She is survived by her, Daughters: Joan Elizabeth Pratt, Sharon, and Kim Sands; Son: Bruce Sands; 5 Grandchildren: Willette, William Jr., and WillJon Pratt, Willencia Pratt Mills, and Anya Pratt; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Funeral Service for

Oraleen Joyce Maycock, 81

Wilson, Monique Robinson, Janea Taylor, The children of Arthur and Rose Maycock, Charmene Wallace, Willemina Smith, Charmaine Tucker, Ariminta Watson, Ephraim and Ernestine Joffre, Cleo Rolle, Carolyn Wallace, Eliza Wallace, Rosalie Foulkes, Enamae Flowers, Constance Bethel, Tanya Hunt Major, Gerald and Iris Cartwright, Pastor Dean Wells, The Rivers family of Alabama, The Hicks, Robison and Copeland families of Atlanta Georgia, Rev. Father I. Ranfurly Brown, Father Dwight Rolle and the clergy, ACW and congregation of Christ The King Anglican Parish, The Monastery Park community and the entire community and descendants of Ragged Island.

May Her Soul Rest in Peace!

There will be NO public viewing.

of Canary Terrace, Monastery Park and formerly of Duncan Town, Ragged Island, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday 28th January, 2023 at Christ The King Anglican Parish, Ridgeland Park. Officiating will be Rev. Fr. Dwight Rolle. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Gardens Cemetery, Soldier Road.

Family and friends left to cherish fond memories of Oraleen and longing to see her again, include, Children: Wanda Maycock, Lucinda (Michael) Rolle, Geneva Copeland, Sandy Maycock, and Marvin (Kaniella) Maycock; Siblings: Emmett, Joseph, and Juanita Munroe; Grandchildren: Devinn Cartwright, Alexander Copeland, Je’kyle and Acacia Rolle, Erinn Hanna, Ashton, Dannay, Kandise and Maliah Maycock; Great granddaughter: Krystal Maycock; Sisters-in-Law: Mary Jane Moxey, Maxine Maycock, Julia Munroe and Patricia Munroe; Brothers-in-Law: Clement Maycock and Marcus Moxey; Nephews: Clinton, Jed Sr., Sean Sr., Kevin, Dion, Kayle, Wayne, Oran, Omar, Decarlos, Jamal and Wayde Munroe, Dave and Doswell Coakley Jr., Lester, Daniel, Mark & Dr. Marlon Moxey, and Patrick Maycock; Nieces: Terecita Ward, Padrey Lockhart, Sherece, Miranda, Kimberly, Robyn, Chackanta, Ghandia, Dr. Indira, and Shade Munroe, Nicole Thomas, Tina Barry, Desiree Moxey, Shantel Fowler, Gia Lockhart, Joyann Wallace, Jermaine Basden, Dr. Ailsa Cherubin, Renea Bastian, Deidre Moxey, Thea Albury, Altrice Munroe, Melaushena Nixon, Beverly, Darlene, Sheena, and Susanne Maycock and Keysha MaycockLaroda; Grandnieces and grandnephews, too numerous to mention; Other Family and Close Friends: Nelson and Verlene Moxey, Hazel Chipman, Dr. Rhonda Chipman-Johnson, Hubert “Tony” and Roxanne Chipman and family, Monique Delancy, William, Ellery, Elkenny and Dr. Freeman Lockhart, Sheena Pinder, Angela and Orion Munroe, Cypriana Munnings, Gelita Wilson, Constance Lewis, Stephanie Pintard, Christine Maycock, Patrice Lusa, Lisa Fowler, Ethel Smith, Suziemae Lockhart, Barbara Pinder, Merle Johnson, Maria Daxon, Lemuel, Etienne and Cephas Maycock Jr., Elvita Lockhart, Dr. Locksley Munroe, Dr. Lomar Munroe and the staff of The Southern Community General Clinic, Wendell and Fayneta Smith and family, Yvette Morris, Lee Armbrister, Althea Davis, Edith

Death Notice for Former Nurse

Maulese Veronica Walker, 82

of Berkley Avenue & Cambridge Drive and formerly of Clarence Town, Long Island, died at Doctors Hospital on Saturday, 21st January 2023.

She is survived by her, Husband: Edgar V. Walker; Daughter: Nicola V. Walker; Sons: Edgar V. II, Frank J., and Mark A. Walker; 6 Grandchildren: Frank J. II, Josh M., Terran D., Terrell A., Ashley N., and Nicholas T. Walker; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Funeral Service for Private Funeral Service for

Benson W. Knowles, 93

of Benson Road South, Danottage Estates and formerly of James Cistern, Eleuthera, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday 28th January 2023 at Ebenezer Methodist Church, East Shirley Street. Officiating will be Reverend Milton Lightbourne. Interment will follow in Ebenezer’s Cemetery, East Shirley Street.

Left to cherish his memories are his, Daughter: Nicole; Granddaughter: Courtney; Nephews and their spouses: Vincent (and Juanita) Knowles, John, Kevin, Brian, Patrick & Anthony Knowles, Carl, Mark (and Rhonda), Brian (and Chandra) Nottage, Farentino Knowles, Valentino Bethell, Nevin Clarke and Noel Clarke, Wayde Fox, John, Kevin, Anthony, Danny, Sterling, Frederick, Shawn, Deon, Ron, Sherman, Andrew, and Phillip Marche; Nieces and their spouses: Marsha Florvil, Carmitta (and Garth) Johnson, Sonia Knowles, Sharon Francis, Veronica Jones, Janice (and Derreck) Johnson, Linda (and Wayne) Thompson, Sandra (and Kendly) Darling Gia (and Austin) Walker, Kim Knowles, Dr. Ann (and Jason) Gilchrist, Maria Nottage, Athena Marche, Sophia Bethell, Nadia Clarke, Sheral Marche, Mary Laing, Donna Nottage, Maureen Catalano, Kelly Lockhart-Gaillard, Schevon Miller, Laverne Rahming, Wendy, Charlene and Sharon Thompson, Deanne Reid, Melissa Higgins, Wanda Dean, Bridgette, Alexis, Rhonda and Myra Marche; Sisters-in Law: Linda Marche, Lorraine Bethell and Jacqueline Knowles; Numerous Grand Nephews & Nieces; A Host of other Relatives and Friends including, Care takers: Barbara Campbell and Ivorine Smith; Doctors: Dr. Charles Grey, Dr. Agreta Eneas-Carey and especially Dr. Sally Taylor for her invaluable service to Daddy; The Danottage Estates Family, especially Mr. Douglas Turnquest and Family, Mrs. Brenda Archer and Family, Mrs. Patricia Burrows and Family; Deltec Bank & Trust Limited and Ansbacher (Bahamas) Limited; Special Thanks to: The Ebenezer Methodist Church Family, especially Reverend Milton Lightbourne and The Men’s Fellowship that faithfully visited Benson with an encouraging word, song, prayer and fellowship.

May His Soul Rest in Peace!

Friends may pay their last respects at Bethel Brothers Morticians & Crematorium, #44a Nassau Street on Friday 27th January, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and at the church on Saturday 28th January from 10:00 a.m. until service time.

of Eastbrook Road, Highland Park, who died on Monday, January 23rd, 2023.

Left to cherish his memories are his, Daughters: La Vorn (Michael) Taylor, Lavette Glinton, Lavelle (Edgar) Laing, Latia Glinton, and Latoya (Clarence) Finlayson; Sons: Kevin (Edna), Baron, Keith (Monique), Anton, and Lavarse Glinton; Sister: Barbara Glinton (Deceased); Brothers: Samuel (Deann) Glinton & Family, Ben (Alice) Glinton & Family, Junior Glinton Deceased & Family; Grandchildren: Emilie, Karin, Kristof Glinton, Jermaine (Nazzma), Barisha (Deceased), Baronique Herbert Baron, Rashad & Keithro, Jamaal Glinton, Edward (Oguilene) Martin, Hadassah Taylor, Khandira (Jarrel) Hall, Maxwell & Kristen Glinton, JonMichael Burrows, Lanique Bethel, Mario Lockhart, Demargio, Xaria & Christian Laing, Herbert Lavarse & Azariah Glinton, Angela, Laeston Glinton; Great Grand Children: Frankisha, Franklin (Deceased), Charity, Niajunay, Nailah, Emanuel, Rachel & George, Herbernick, Maya, Jeremiah, Maison, Mikayla & Jaxon, Brinelle & Brandi, Stephan; Cousins: Otis Tapley & Family, Christopher Rand & Family, Roscoe Glinton (Deceased) & Family, Daphane Laing (Deceased) & Family, Melvina Estwick & Family, Roberta Bain (Deceased) & Family, Paul Glinton & Family, Louanna Martin & Family; Relatives and Close Friends: Clara Gibson & Family, Betty Simms & Family, Tressie Lynch & Family, Megan Cox & Family; Special thanks to: Doctor Chrispin Gomez of Nu-Life Center Concierge.

Please forgive us if your name was not mentioned, it was not intentional.

May His Soul Rest in Peace!

Funeral Service for

Patrice Lavern Moss, 55

of East Howland Close, off Carmichael Road, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday 1st February 2023 at Bible Truth Ministries, Martin Close. Officiating will be Pastor Ellison Greenslade. Interment will follow in Lakeview Gardens & Mausoleum, JFK Drive & Gladstone Road.

Left to cherish her beautiful memories are her, Husband: Kermit Moss; Daughter: Kermisha Moss; Step-daughter: Azizyah Moss; Parents: Jerome Lafleur Sr. & The late Olive Lafleur; Step-mother: Verlene Lafleur; Adopted Father: Rudolph Roberts; Adopted Mother: Enid Roberts; Brothers: Jerome Jr., Rhodriques, Anthony & Dwayne Lafleur; Sisters: Princess Lafleur and Judy Lafleur Nottage, and Kimberley Bain; Step-sisters: Jackie & Debbie Knowles; Adopted Sisters: Helen Hudson Johnson & Kathy Saunders; Brothers-in-law: Marvin Nottage, Christopher & Damien Moss; Sisters-In-law: Denise, Melissa, Lavern & Carlene Lafleur, Kendice Burrows and Yvette Wells, Demetria & Dashaun Moss; Nieces & Nephews: Jerome Jr. III, Devon, Tyrone, Joy, Shante, Cathalyia, Jerome Jr. IV, Jermiyah, Caylon, Devonte and Trevissa Lafleur, Ricardo Moultrie Jr., Skylar, Lamar, Pharell, and Lamardio Saunders, Faith Williams, Shaketra, Rhodricus Jr., Lopez and Rhodrica Lafleur, Jeremy Bevan, Antonio, Anton, Anthonique, Anthony Jr., and Alya Lafleur, The late Tyler and Tyrese Lafleur, Angel, Marvin Jr., Malachi and Matthew Nottage, Teranique Thompson, Dwayne, Damargio and Deangelo Lafleur, Shandricka Nairn & Ryhiem Brown, Christopher, Lakeisha, D’Ontae, Connor, Amari, & Kaleb, Shawn Jr. & Shawnique Moss, Rovaughn Burrows, Alecia Well, Lenia and Lenox Wells, Rufus and Rasheed Dorsette; Aunts & Uncles: Stanley and Rosemary, Wellington and Ruth, Minerva Musgrove and Patrick Moss; Cousins: Benjamin and Vanessa, Ronald and Vercena, Trevor and Melissa Martin, Kenny, Denise, Karen, Katie-Mae, Mervin, Michelle, Shaniqua, Dominic, and Michael Musgrove, Tasha and Eric Bodie, Jennifer Thompson, Beulah, Sandra, Linda, Stephney & Shavonne Rolle, Larry and Anastacia Gordon, Kaitlyn, Sharon, Kenneth, Kelson, Cleo, Portia, Anton, Wellington, Monique, Alberta, Bertum and Rosemary Musgrove, Theresa Reckley, Joey (Ellen) Moss, Stanley (Andria) Moss, Michael (Samantha) Moss, David, Johnathan Moss, Shinika (Trevor) Laing, Ivan (Sage) Reckley, Bennique (Ferdero) Pinder, Benjamin, Theria, Trevor Jr., Trennique, Ivan II, Kesh Moss, Kylene Bethel, Bradley, Angel, Sadat, Samantha, Stan, Stanton, Standre, Somolia, Semone, Standria, DeAndria, Shondre, Michael Jr., Seth, Kem, Sharika, Monique, Candice, David Jr, Davinique, Kassius, Davonya, Davontia, DAjhon, Stayce, Zekia, Mckayla, Johnathan Jr., Shemar,

Stephon, Vardo, Whitney Armbrister, Gregory Lockhart; God Children: Shawn Rolle Jr., Rokeisha Grant, Gabrielle & Danielle Rose, Rhea and Rudy Dean, Keith Sherman Jr., Omar & Lamark Jr. Hannah; Other Relatives and Friends: Dr. Clarinda Musgrove Dean, Alice Bonaby, Lauraine Hyacinthe, Clarissa Neely, Vernetta Bain, Wendy Major, Cecilia Mackey, Aniska Rolle, Meredith Collie Smith, VainceAnn Farrington and Family, Majorie Sherman and Family, Shawn and Yolanda Rolle, Betty Bartlett, Joan Dean, Adrey Hield, Mildred Bethel, Calton Rolle and Family Candice Strachn and Family, Xavier Smith, Princess, Eva, Katie, Angela and Family, VAS Construction, She Stitches Apparels, Jaquel, Jojo, Shelly, Jade, Jernardo Smith, Cathy McNeil, Brenetta Rose, Generine Williams, Elagene Grant and family, East Howlan Close Community, Accident and Emergency Family, Gynae Ward, and others too numerous to mention.

May Her Soul Rest in Peace!

Friends may pay their last respects at Bethel Brothers Morticians & Crematorium, #44a Nassau Street on Tuesday, 31st January, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and at the church on Wednesday, 1st February from 9:00 a.m. until service time.

Death Notice for Portia Maxine Pyfrom, 80

of South Ocean, died at her residence on Thursday, 19th January, 2023.

She is survived by her, Son: Vernon ‘Van’ Nairn; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Death Notice for Former Principal Joan Carol Loraine Moss Gray, 64