02192026 OBITUARIES

Due to the volume of Obituaries, today’s publication is in two sections. Thursday, February 19, 2026

Dominic Lloyd IN LOVING MEMORY

Dob Feb 19, 1977 - Death Feb 20, 2016

In the words of your favourite hymn, Songs of Thankfulness and Praise, Jesus, Lord to thee we raise. Anthems be to thee addrest, God in man, made manifest.

We your family, remember your life and memorialize your death. It’s been 10 years, sometimes it seem like yesterday. We are a people of hope, and one day we’ll meet again.

Fondly remembered by his mom, Celeste; dad, Charles; son, Brandon; sister, Brittany; brother, Jamar; all his aunts and uncles, cousins and Hillside crew, and all who had the pleasure of knowing him.

Death Notice of Cynthia Smith, 77

A resident of Pastel Gardens South Beach and formerly of The Forest Exuma, died at her residence on February 16th, 2026. She is survived by her children: Rochelle Davis, Dr. Diana Bannister and Christopher Curtis. Sister: Sheila Mackey Grandchildren: Elmore Archer, Jonathan Davis, Martin Davis, Epiphany Davis, Ciarra Culmer and Tiarra Culmer. Great grand children: Adassah Archer, Jasmine Davis and Jonathan Davis and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date. for the late: aka

Card Of Thanks Mario Wilch Lockart Duckie

On December 22nd, 2025, Mario spread his wings and took for the skies. He is profoundly missed by his mother, Paula Lockhart; siblings, his family and friends at large. However we take this opportunity to thank those who showed their support in many different ways and prayed for us during this difficult time.

Special Thanks to Hardcore Security Group, Da Crib Lounge Staff, Bishop Trevor and Pastor Sharon Williamson and Trinity Global Cathedral, Heritage Memorial Mortuary and too many more to mention.

DEATH NOTICE

LIVINGSTONE “WINKY” HIRAM FRANCIS, 77

DATE OF DEATH: SATURDAY, 24TH JANUARY, 2026

PLACE OF DEATH: ORLANDO, FLORIDA

Livingstone “Winky” Hiram Francis a life-long Saxons’ Superstar Member, a Former Prison Officer, Hospitality Crew-Member on Cruise-Ships in the 1970’s, Miami Dolphins’ Worker, and an “Incredible Uncle”, aged 77, (Date of Birth: 6th August, 1948) of Orlando, Florida, and formerly of Deveaux Street, Nassau Bahamas, died on Saturday, 24th January, 2026, at Dr. Philip’s Hospital in Orlando, Florida.

He was predeceased in death by: Grandmother, Mrs Martha Hunt of Deveaux Street; Mother, Enes Beamus Ramsey; Aunt, Mrs Agnes Parris; Sister and Brotherin-Law, Mrs Betcina Miller-Dean and Rev. Hayden Dean; Brother, Mr William Young; Nephews, Kevin Miller, Yuare Maycock and Ian Thompson; Niece, Natasha Dummett; first wife, Mrs Arnette Francis, and daughter, Lakendra Francis.

He is survived by family members including his loving wife, Mrs Astair Francis of Orlando, Florida; children, Melanie, Marco ( of Indiana), Jeremiah Francis, and Derreck McCloud of Miami, Florida, Indiana, and Tennessee, USA; and Jonathan (Shawn) Banks, and Tawanna H. Charlton, Ariel Bell, Raynieya Bell, Renell (Sakarra) Bell of South Florida; one sister, Mrs. Doris Maycock of Orlando, Florida; grandchildren: India Francis, Marco Francis Jr., Tayon Li’hirom, Jemarick Francis, Joshuan Lee Stuckey, Alexandre Edward Oscar Jr., Kalani Francis, and Brooklyn Charlton of South Florida, USA; nieces: Nathalie Maycock, and Mrs Tonya (Kevin) Eunice of Orlando, Florida; Ms. Rhonda Newbold-Parris of Atlanta, Georgia; Attorney-at-Law Darnell Dorsette, Ms. Charlene Young and family, Mrs. Vanessa Thompson, and Mrs. Maresha Miller of Orlando, Florida; nephews and their spouses: Mr. Troy (Lisa) Maycock, Pastor Wellington and Mrs. Tine Maycock, DeCosta Newbold, and Mario Mackey; Mr. Ambrose (Susan) Austin, Mr. Charles Austin, and Mr Marvin (Diane) Austin; cousins: Mrs Lillymae; and the Francis family on the Fort Fincastle Hill; grand-nieces: Carianne Flowers of Orlando, Florida, Markisha Evans, Daisa of Atlanta, Georgia, and Akera Rose of New York; Kaisa, and Anya Maycock, Crystal Maycock, Courtnee and Ashley Miller; Deandra “Mama” Dee Austin of Nassau, Bahamas; and Chanel Rolle of Canada; grand-nephews: Akeem Flowers and Keywon Jackson; Natale Maycock, “BJ Fernandez, and Nathaniel Pixa of Orlando, Florida; Marcellus Fulton of Orlando, Florida; Daisa of Atlanta, Georgia, and Akera Rose of New York; Kaisa, and Anya Maycock; Troy Maycock Jr.; Ide Thompson; Wellington Maycock Jr, Elvardo Collie, Leonardo Collie, Renaldo Rolle, Wellington Maycock Jr., Welton Maycock Jr.; Gerard Austin, Marvin Austin Jr. and family; Marvaughn Miller; Marlon Aujstin, Aiden and Kaiden Austin; Adrian, Alonzo and Ambrosine Austin; and Sharon Austin; other family members and friends: Mr. Herbert Styles Sr., Mr. Charlie Major Sr. and family, Mrs. Andre Charlow and family, the Deveaux, Milton Street and Young Street families; the Saxons’ Superstar Family; and other relatives and friends.

We, the family of the late Livingstone “Winky” Francis wish to apologize to any person(s) or institution(s) we unintentionally did not mention.

Funeral arrangements for Livingstone “Winky” Francis will be held in Miami, Florida and will be announced at a later date

In Loving MeMory of Our Precious and Beloved Gem

Missionary

Mildred Alberta Jean- Pierre

Sunrise: 1955 - Sunset: 2023

Cherished Memories will live on in the hearts of Her Loving Husband James Jean- Pierre, Children, Family and Friends.

Continue to Rest In Peace.

PUBLIC APOLOGY

We, the family of the late Mr. Trevor Cargill, wish to publicly and sincerely apologize to Ms. Bethsheba Hanna for the incorrect statement previously made that she was the sister of the above mentioned deceased.

We acknowledge that this information was inaccurate and regret any embarrassment, misunderstanding, or distress that may have been caused as a result. We hereby retract the statement in its entirety and offer our unreserved apology to Ms. Hanna.

Dated this 19th day of February ,2026.

The Family of the late Mr. Trevor Cargill

Funeral Service for

Mother Doreen Rosenell Neely-Brown, 97

of Bozine Town, will be held at Bible Truth Ministries, Martin’s Close (off Cowpen Road) on Saturday, February 21st, 2026, at 10:00a.m. Officiating will be Bishop Harvey Cash, assisted by other Ministers of the Gospel. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Gardens Cemetery, Soldier Road.

Left to cherish her memories is her Children: Charles (Danie), Maureen, Yvonne (Matthew), Phillip (Pandora), Rhonda, Keith, Tyrone, Naydene, Andrew (Naquel), Myrtis, Chanelle Brown, Ricardo and Shavonne (Wendel); Grand children: Denise, Michael, Tiska, Aaron, Donald, Anishka, Marva, Makeda, Romeo, Cecil, Ingrid, Peter, John, Trevor, Audrey, Ingrid, Noelle, Nickey, Elvardo, Marco, Shakeithra, Chenda, Nafateria, Kishanna, Ashley, Payton, Paivia, Phillip Jr., Jerome, Deargo, Makeda, Chancey, Claurden, Terry, Latrece, Ramus, Rameulus, Eric Jr., Benjamin, Ebony, Jabari, Andrian, Adian, Hakeem, Sharlie, Daniel, Antnyco, Shantasia; A number of Great-Grandchildren including: Iesha, Vonnesha, Shakell, Larshandy, Ashanti, PC 4067 Terrance Smith Jr., PC 4554 Rino Armaly, Terran, Sean Jr., Chino, Raymari, Ceon, Cyniqua, Peter Jr., Jamal, Petron, John Jr., Keisha, Shonell, Taj, Tenaj Jonae, Dexter, Rinishka, Rhaina, Laterah, Moses, Charles, Mariah, Naveah Phillipa, Samantha, Ciarrah Traeshawn, Feleshia, Peter III, Dwayne, Taneal, Oneal Sr., Jac’ Quahn, Chertavinique, Shanae, Shantae, Emmanuel, Feleshia, Crystal, Kyra-Faith, Kairos; Great-Great Grandchildren including: Chino Jr, Dior, Arah, Shaday, Ava, T’Kari, Dwaniah, Johnathan Rolle, Javon Oliver. Taraino, Neveah Sweeting; Cousins: Doris Neely-Barry, Dorcas Cox; Nieces: Marjorie Pedican, Rev. Maud Johnson, Estelle Rolle and Delcina Collie; Grand Niece & Nephews: Linda, Carolyn, Lillian, Madlene, Pandora, Bernice, Sheena, Jackie, Roshenda, Delores, Jandilee Archer JP, Larissa, Nyochi, Manelli, Samuel, Mathew, Deandrea,Vasco, Jamal, Alburn, Brad, David, Allan, Roland, Balvin; Adopted Children & Family: Tony (Joann), Dr. Deanna Bain-Rolle, Alexander Burns, Joy Petty, PS Jack Thompson, Mother Rachel Mackey, Marva Friday, Betty Greenslade, Lillian Jones, Bill Munroe, Vylana Davis, Shemah Saunders, Blanche Timothy, Sandra Bain, Bonita Carter; OtherRelatives & Friends: Elder Limon Johnson, Bishop Neville Hart & Family, Min. Carnetta Ferguson, Pastor John Clarke & Family, Annamae & Maria Johnson, Esther Smith, Tracy-ann Newman, Pastor Edward Hayes, Stephanie Thompson, Erica, Min. Gracie Knowles & Family, Bishop Harvey Cash & the Lakeview Church of God, Bishop Clarence Williams, Healing & Deliverance International Assembly, Bozene Town Community, the Archer Family, Kendall Knowles, Hartley Wilkininson, Tommy Greene, Kaynell Gould, Smith Family, Alfred, Mark, Gennamae Stuart & Family, The Gilcuds, Edith Gittens, Manencher Nesbitt, Bishop Valentino & Cleopatra Williams, William Burrows & Family, Sir. Orville Turnquest & Family, The British Legion - Bahamas Branch, Dr. Mavis Thompson, The Church of God Bahamas Family; and a host of other family and friends too numerous to mention Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at Evergreen Mortuary, located on Parkgate & Village Road, on Friday, February 20th, 2026, from 10:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. and again at the church on Saturday, from 9:00a.m. until service time.

Funeral Service for Donnalee Doreen

Bethel-McNaughton, 52 affectionately called “Donna”

of Bernard Road, will be held at The New Seventh Day Adventist Church, Great Britian Street, Flamingo Gardens, on Sunday, February 22nd, 2026, at 12:00p.m.

Officiating will be Dr. Peter Joseph, Dr. Henry Moncur & Pastor Waldo Casildo Bennett. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Gardens Cemetery, Soldier Road.

This faded rose will always bloom in the hearts of her beloved husband: Sevroy McNaughton; Three daughters: Precious Bethell, Destiny Stanisclas, Branique; One son: McNeil Bethell; One granddaughter: Kariea Adderley; Motherin-law: Marilyn McNaughton; Father-in-law: Leighton Gray; Brothers: Retired Police Corporal 474 Keith Turnquest, Kevin Turnquest, Retired Police Sergeant 1952 Godfrey Donald Brennen (Kimberley Hanna); Sisters-in-law: Cindy Turnquest, Edith Turnquest, Zearinique Rahming, Vanessa Lee; Aunts and Uncles: Norris Rahming, Lennis Rahming, Albert Rahming, Laura Forbes, Emerald Rahming, Helen Rahming, Sylvia Charlton, Sheila Smith, Norma, Isadora Kemp, Esthermae, Jenny, Caroline McKenzie and Family, Edward McKenzie and Family, Christine Adams, Phillip Adams, Nathaniel Adams, Dorothy Brisco, Bertram Sands, Derrington Rahming, Vera Farrington, Ettamae McKenzie and Family, Norwood Rahming and Family, Elgin Rahming and Family, Ernest McPhee and Family, Cleveland McPhee and Family, Cyril McPhee, Dr. Leon Higgs, Marjorie Rahming; Nieces: Sherika Taylor, Ranique Rahming, Stacy Rahming, Shekenah Turnquest, Shekoya Turnquest, Doneka Brennen, Kevwanya Turnquest, Doniella Brennen, Rhonda Rahming, Shakera Brennen; Nephews: Dwayne Brennen, Kevin (‘Bumble’) Turnquest, Cordero Turnquest, Justin Turnquest; GrandNieces and Grand-Nephews: Savanna and Nakayla Taylor, Tyrell Rahming, Tavia Rahming, Taliyah Rahming, Taliynn Rahming, Kashnique Turnquest, Kaiyah Turnquest, Kevin Turnquest III, Jaylynn Turnquest, Kaleb Elliot; Cousins: Okell Rahming, Brian Rahming (Tracy), Da’shae Rolle, Assistant Commissioner of Police Anthon Rahming, Ansel Rahming (Vanessa), Alcott Rahming, Michelle Stubbs (Keith), Emily Watkins (Phillip), Oneal Rahming

(Val), Melissa Rahming, Richard Rolle (Orlette), Lemuel Rolle (Heather), Hazely Blatch, Terecetta (Penny) Jules, Stephanie Bodie (Anthony), Norman Rolle (Koran), Valerie Poitier (Anthony), Jacqueline Russell (Nero), Terry Rolle (Khaleelah), Assistant Commissioner of Police Gardell Rolle (Sharon), Peter Rolle (Angela), Jennifer Roberts (Earl), Deborah Robinson (Trevor), Josette Forbes, Trevor Forbes, Cynthia Rolle, Chief Petty Officer Ralph Rolle (Dorette), Kelphine, Jason, Andre, Ricky, Quentin and Tamika Rahming, Karen Rahming, Christine Rahming, Dwayne Rahming, Daphne Evans, Violet Evans, Lass Evans, Christine Evans, Kay Trott, Gregg (Sherie), Judy Brown, Toil, Dolly, Freddiemae, Winifred, Cynthia, Daniel Ferguson, Cecil Brice, Pauline, Paulette and Livingstone Stubbs, Charmaine Smith, Dr. Sheena SmithWallace, Sheron Smith, Arnette, Katie, Katelyn, Ashton, Dionne, Niecy, Pandora, Dwayne, Latoya, Ralitsa Rahming, Anthony Young, Joan Morrison, David Higgins; Other Loving Relatives and Friends: Natchie Dean and Family, Claudette Ferguson and Family, Mrs. Donnica Hall and Family, Nursing Officer Alerine Miller and Family, Nursing Officer Pamela Smith and Family, Tracey Taylor and Family, Mrs. Sherrell Higgins and Family, Wanda Dean and Family, Jarret Dean and Family, Shavargo Been, Danielle Gibbs, Indera, Neulessa Major and Family, Selisa and Archie Scott, Vickarieo Adderley & Family (Aunt Queenie, South Carolina), Duane Smith and Family (South Carolina), Bishop Michael and Dr. Louise Goings and Family, Michelle Parker and Family, Connie Smith and Family, Debbie Bullard and Family, Pastor Waldo Casildo-Bennett and Family, Pastor Dr. Henry Roger Moncur and Family, Pastor Eric Danny Clarke and Family, Pastor Dr. Peter Joseph and Family, Harold Dorsette and Family, Dr. Loxley Munroe and Family, Robert Bethell and Family, Ryan and Laverne Bethell and Family, Precious Phillips and Family, Chardae Ferguson and Family, Sheila and Dwayne (Da Pitt Restaurant), Jeffrey Kerr (Greenleaf Financial) and Family, Valencia Baillou and Family, Renee Minott and Family, The New Providence SDA Church Family, The Good News SDA Church Family, Grant’s Town SDA Church Family, Outreach Family Fellowship (South Carolina), The entire staff of Sandilands Rehabilitation Centre, The Public Hospitals Authority, The Staff of Rosewood, Baha Mar, The Royal Bahamas Police Force, The Cancer Institute, The Staff of Sumter High School, The staff of Palmdale Primary, and a host of other family and friends too numerous to mention.

Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at Evergreen Mortuary, located on Parkgate & Village Road, on Friday, February 20th, 2026, from 10:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. and again at the church on Sunday, from 11:00a.m. until service time.

Death Notice for Anvill “Professor” George Rolle-Dean, 70

Formally of Montel Heights, died at Potter’s Cay Dock on Saturday, 7th February 2026.

Anvill was predeceased by his Mother: Edith Dean; Father: Theophilus Rolle; 1 Brother: Rubin Edgecombe.

Left to cherish his memories are his, Daughters: Ashley & Samantha; Sisters: Linda Brown & Gloria Hall; 5 grandkids, Numerous Nieces and Nephews.

A host of other Relatives and Friends too many to mention.

Arrangements are being handled by Sunset Mortuary and Crematorium.

Funeral Service For

Geneva Jean Strachan, 84

a resident of Marsh Harbour, Abaco, Bahamas will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, February 21st, 2026 at Friendship Tabernacle Church Central Pines, Abaco. Officiating will be Rev. Marie Neilly assisted by Bishop Silbert Mills and other ministers of the gospel. Interment will follow in Central Pines Cemetery, Abaco.

She was predeceased by her children: Wilma Major, Cyprianna Williams, Lamanda Johnson and Laurin Edwards; grandson Adnado Major

“The tree dies, but its seeds germinate and are spread far and wide” Geneva lives on in the hearts of her children: Keith Albury (Norma), Judy Wilmore (Anderson), Advardo Major (Miranda), Wanda Mcintosh (Ansel) and Ricardo Johnson (Latrisha); brother: Milton Albury Jr. (Rosena); uncles: Clement and Anthony Albury; grandchildren: Jermaine McIntosh, Richie Thompson, Anthon Albury (Keva), Annvonne Bowe, Antonio and Ashton (Carlene) Wilmore, Jermaine, Julian and Jyles Williams, Advardo Major Jr and Rashawn Adderley, Bianca Thompson, Ashley Palacious (Douglas), Nakia Adderley (Thomas), Nakoya Williams, Rolanda Williams, Twanishka Dorsette, Donishka Morley and Habriyah McIntosh, Raccasia, Ricara and Lorissa Johnson, Teneil, Areeba, Advardia and Ava Major; great grandchildren: Kaelin Adderley, J’lyn, Jayden and Khiyan Williams; Nakori Dawkins, Ashley Smith III, Romero Edgecombe, Floyd Palacious, Ashton and Josiah Wilmore Jr., Amari Kemp, Trevaun Wells, Tayvaun Dorsette, Clahnis Cornish, Xander and Cruz Major, Nakara Adderley, Jermeka and Layla Williams, Nakaya Miller, Ricasha McKenzie, Adajah and Ayden Major, Anaja Francis, Averii Astwood, Aniyah and Arianna Major and Lamiyah Pratt; nieces and nephews: Centina Sawyer (Emalin), Rapunzel Nelson (Edward), Luther, Lafaye, Laru and Lecious Albury, Raquel Rice, Alexis Murphy, Raj Sawyer, Faith Douglas (Darron), Angel Stoute, Ervin Nelson; cousins: Annamae Anderson, Captain Elmor (Forty) Sawyer, Elvine Sawyer, Nancy Johnson, Cyprianna Bethel, Kim Johnson, Zina Sturrup, Jamal Gaitor (Tatum), Barbie Johnson, Aaliyah Johnson, Janet Ferguson, Kay Gardiner, Robert Johnson, Kelsoanique, Ranaldo, Dakehera, Kidan Jr., Desiree Dean (Kidan), Alarice, Carlotta, Alaric, Syrano, Ricky, Lance, and Fabian Anderson, Woodrow Grant; godchildren: Sandrina Hepburn and Felicia Hendfield; and a host of other relatives and friends including: Gwen Penn, Ruth Williams, Norma Burrows, Prince Edward and Hank Davis, Edward Williams, Joenathan Miller, Deangelo Edgecombe, Cleola Sawyer and Family, Shirley Lockhart and Family, Nadine Curry and Family, Pleasant Davis and Family, Olevia Nesbitt and Family, Kathleen McIntosh and Family, Leota McDonald and Family, Erma Sawyer and Family, Roselyn Valsaint, Andy Moss, Donald and Marina Moss, Felemease Sawyer and Family, Lorraine Burrows and Family, James Williams and Family, Lernis Cornish and Family, Clifford Hendfield and Family, Gwen Dawkins and Family, Nadia Odeus and Family, Rev Christopher Dean and Family, Princess Awake Lodge, St. Andrews Methodist Church Family, Abaco Taxi Union. Lakeisha Burrows, Dr. Bianca Abetayo and Administrator Ms. Stubbs of the Marsh Harbour Government Clinic and The entire Dundas Town community.

Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at Friendship Tabernacle Church Central Pines, Abaco on Friday, February 20th, 2026 from 2:00pm - 6:00pm and at the church on Saturday, February 21st, 2026 from 9:00 am until service time.

Death Notices For

Derek Mario Bridgewater Sr., 63

a resident of East Avenue, Millar’s Heights, Carmichael Road, New Providence, Bahamas died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Sunday, 15th February, 2026.

He is survived by his son: Derek Bridgewater Jr.; sisters: Joan & Charmaine Hanna; nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives.

Funeral arrangemetns will be announced at a later date.

Christopher Rose, 63

a resident of Burial Ground Corner, New Providence, Bahamas died on Sunday, 15th February, 2026 at the Princess Margaret Hospital.

She is survived by her 3 sons: Danton Missick, Gerard Rose and Wendell Rose; 1 daughter: Rosann Rose (pre-deceased); 6 grandchildren: Kylie Rose, Wendell Rose Jr., Rashad Rose, Darron Rose, Jeremiah Rose and Jacob Rose; 3 brothers: Willard Rose, Stephen Rose and Osbourne Ferguson (Camisha); 6 sisters: Jackie Gibson (Eleuthera), Maria Rose, Donnette Rose, Shonia Rose (Turks and Caicos) and Tamela Morrison; numerous nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Dominic Tavary Archer, 48

a resident of Alocasia Road, Garden Hills, New Providence, Bahamas died on Sunday, February 8th, 2026 at the Princess Margaret Hospital.

He was predeceased by his mother: Andrea Duncombe-Foster.

He is survived by his father: Tyrone Archer; step mother: Katymae Archer; daughter: D’Shantenique Archer; sisters: Rochell Stuart, Nedra Archer, Allison Archer, Veronica Bethel, Christine Adderley and Florence Gardiner; brothers: Harold, Antonin & Jermaine Brown, Tavares Duncombe, Antonio & Tyrone Archer Jr.; brothers-in-law: Keino Stuart and Andrew Gardiner; sisters-in-law: Ruby Brown and Jasmine Archer; aunts: Alice & Sheila Duncombe, Naomi Stubbs, Judy Carey, Geneva Rose, Patrice & Linda Brown, Rochell Davis, Patricia, Theresa & Pamela Archer, Valderine Archer-McCoy (Joseph), Eunice & Evnell McKenzie, Joan & Jeffrey Trone, Sandra Archer, Judith Archer-Taylor (Charles), Sherry Archer-King (Kerlin), Keva Archer-Josey, Chinyere Archer-Rosentell, Chantal ArcherMoss; uncles: Arthur & Steven Duncombe, Wesley, Anthony, Jeff, Lynden, Gregory, Omar & Warren Archer, Craig Simmons; grand aunts: Princess Astwood, Edna Jones; grand uncles: Samuel Jones, Audley Jones; great grand aunt: Sybil Archer; numerous nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Funeral Service For Funeral Service for Odilien Dwayne Dorelus, 66

Elizia Joseph, 64

a resident of McKinney Drive, New Providence, Bahamas, will be held on Saturday, 21st February, 2026 at Solid Rock Baptist Church, Cowpen Road, New Providence. Officiating will be Pastor Paul Justin assisted by other ministers of the gospel. Interment will follow in the Southern Cemetery, Cowpen and Spikenard Roads, New Providence.

She is survived by her children: Rose Joseph, Jackson Joseph, Louidna Forest, Alexandria Forest, Louisbin and Gerline Forest; step children: Prezy Forest, Odette Forest; grandchildren: Christian Forest, Brianna Jean, Destiny Joseph, Justice Joseph, Faith Joseph, Nathaniel Merzius, Leilla Cenor, Mac-Loodjins Metetus, Sandra Octavien, Antony Forest, Illioden Joseph, Yoldine Joseph, ManeKecha Joseph, Louby, Prezelene and Esther Edmond; sisters: Medilia, Saintina, Merancia and Ivonia Joseph; brothers: Dieumeme Joseph and Holliams Joseph, Manor Joseph, Gustave Joseph, Dieumeme Joseph, Oliam Joseph; nieces: Marcienne Esperances, Dieunide, Stephanie, Manefkhi, Louisena and Ketly Joseph, Jacqueline and Jaennide Augustin, Mantitin; nephews: Dieulin, Dieunisson, Dieuner, Reginal, Rodrigue, Basilien, Orinor, Kavilien and Maczilien Joseph; son-in-law: Max Regis and Clauvens Cenor; numerous relatives and friends including: Kathleen Joseph, Sonya Gustave, Anastacia Fenelon, Sheddy Joseph, Malena Jean-Louis, Nickly Charles, Rechard Charles, Judner Joseph, Rosemelia Paul, Rose Louis Mona Pierre, Rose-Clemanie Antoine, Mode Valcon, Guerda Valcon, Mezilia Pierre, Silvanette Petit-Charles & Family, Nerline Mitchell, Guerda Joseph, Wilda Joseph, Erode Joseph, Dina Bissainthe, Rosemita Bissainthe, Merla Bissainthe, Luzette Lafrance & Family.

If any names have been unintentionally left out, we ask for your kind understanding and forgiveness. Each expression of sympathy and support means more than words can convey.

Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at Heritage Memorial Mortuary, #20 Claridge Road, New Providence on Friday, 20th February, 2026 from 11:00am to 3:00pm and on Saturday at the Church from 1:30pm until service time.

A resident of Palm Tree Avenue, The Grove, New Providence, formerly From Port-de-Paix, Haiti, died at residence on Saturday January 17th, 2026.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00am, on Saturday, February 21st, 2026, at Metropolitan Church of The Nazarene, East Street & Bahama Avenue, New Providence. Officiating will be Rev. Rebert Saintibert, and assisted by other Ministers of The Gospel. Interment will follow in Old Trail Cemetery, Abundant Life and Soldier Roads, New Providence.

Left to cherish his precious memories are his Beloved Wife: Johane Louis Dorelus; Beloved Children: Princesse, Schineder and Shawn Dorelus: Grandchildren: John Bedley Vildor, Wadson Belizaire, Wilnaisha and Kacey Petitme; Son-in-law: Jean K Barthelemy; sister: Ceres, Rosemaine, Saintilia, Norzilia, and Lervina Dorelus; Brothers: Macson, Lavaud, Fleurelus and Eribert Dorelus; Sistersin-law: Emilienne and Darline Louis; Brothers-in-law: Wilnes Oles Jean Romere, Jean Robert and Wilnord and Wilbert Louis; Aunt: Idamane Royal; Uncles: Mileus Alfred and Osner Royal; Nieces: Danise Augustin, Roseline, Nadeje; Nephews: Benzly Jean Louis, Peterson and Makendy Altidor, Jonas Henry and Bensly Dorelus; Cousins: Marie Dorelus Michel, Sablier, Alcide and Dilbert, Rosny, Veronia, Mislene, Rosinette and Meet Shela Michel, Philippe Jean Louis, Isaac Michel and Jamal Naissance, Dbest Michel and Rossney Laguerre; Friends including: Jean Chrisner Clerge, Jackson Derival, Julio Jules, Fortune Theofile, Henry Jospeh, Rose Marie St. Gerard, Giveline Saint Victor, Mrs Anika H Mackey, Mr Theodore Burrows, Ms Mavia Dean, Wislet Kersaint,Wilkens Petit, Clervil Elize, Super Value Cable Beach Manager and Staff, and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.

Special Thanks to: Mr Rupert Robert and Super Value Cable Beach manager and Staff.

Relative and friends may pay their last respect at Rest On Funeral Chapel Ltd., #166 Kenwood Street, Mount Royal Avenue. on Friday February 20th, 2026 at 10:00am – 5:00pm, and again at the church from 10:00 am until service time.

Funeral Services for Luke Wilton Cunningham, 65

A resident of Carmichael Road, New Providence, died at Princess Margaret Hospital on Thursday December 25th, 2025.

Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Saturday February 21st, 2026, at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, West & West Hill, Nassau, N.P., The Bahamas. Officiating will be Father Glen C. Nixon and Deacon Danny Price, and Assisted by other Minister of the Gospel. Interment will follow in Southern Cemetery, Cowpen and Spikenard Road, Nassau, N.P., The Bahamas.

Left to cherish his precious memories are his Wife: Margaret Cunningham; Sons: Wilton Cunningham, Luke W Cunningham, James E Cunningham, Vernon Cunningham, Shonga Kemp(adopted); Daughters: Ludeisha Cunningham and Lukeisha Cunningham; Brothers: Samuel Miller and Andrew Miller; Sister Charlene Miller Wildgoose; Nieces: Michelle Wildgoose, Celeste Bascombe, Chantel Ferguson, Shenika Jones, Heather José, Andrea Miller, Florean Mortimer Mary Brown, Lanika Cleare and Enrique Bain; Nephews: Mr Mark Smith, Steven Bain, Patrick Bain, Richard Bain, Peniel Bain, Christopher Bain, Dwayne Bain, Dr. John Cedric Wildgoose lll, O’Neil Wildgoose; Grandson: Tyrone Grant-Cunningham; Sister-in-law: Leotha Bain, Ellen Kemp and Sylvia Turnquest; Brother-in-law: John Cedric Wildgoose II Garnet Bowe, Acknowledgement of Friends and Colleagues, The family wishes to sincerely acknowledge the love, support, and kindness shown by the following Close Friends: ASP Deborah McClure, Mr. Quincy Price, Mr. Leonardo Simms, Mr. Dereck Paul, Mr. Patrick Ramming, Mr. Copeland Moxey, Mr. Steven Meadows, Mr. Gerard Symonette, Mr. Perry Forbes, Mrs. Erica Minnis, Mr. Quinton Mitchell, Mrs. Tiffany Newbold, Mr. John Davis, Mr. Dio Barry Mr. Crestwell Sturrup, Deputy Director, Mr. Brent Ferguson, Ministry of Works: Ms. Carolyn King-Williams, Mr. Franklyn Hall, Mr. Ezra Neely, Building Control Staff: Mr. Craig Delancy, Acting Deputy, Building Control Officer; Mr. William Smith, Building Control Officer, Mr. Anthony Strachan, Assistant Building Control Officer, Along with the many other colleagues, including the staff of Environmental Health Services, and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.

Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at Rest On Funeral Chapel Ltd. #166 Kenwood Street, Mount Royal Avenue on Friday, February 20th, 2026 at 10:00am – 5:00pm, and again at the church from

Derrison Noel, 73

A resident of franklin Avenue, Boyd Road, New Providence, formerly from Borgne, Haiti, died at Princess Margaret Hospital Saturday 24th, January 2026.

Funeral Service will be held on Saturday February 21st, 2026, 10:00 am, at Victory Chapel Church of Nazarene on Minnie Street. Officiating will be Rev. Dr. Antoine St. Louis assisted by other Ministers of Gospel. Interment will follow in Lakeview Memorial Gardens Mauseleums, John F. Kennedy Drive. Nassau, Bahamas.

He is predeceased by his mother Angelique Beauenfant & father Vilson Noel.

Memories of his soul are now closely held and will forever be cherished by his lovely Wife: Junette Noel; Children: Mariclaire Noel, Tisson Noel, Maxon Noel, Darlene Noel, Vilteon Noel, Evans Noel, Ti Darlene Noel, Mayanka Noel, Guilene Noel, Nelson Noel, James Noel and Brittney Noel; Step Son: Stevens Valeris; Grandchildren: Vilkenz Therlonge, Marvinique Armbrister, Shadrina Chery, Shard Chery, Lysia Jean Baptiste, Max Noel, Mya Noel, Elijah Noel, Ava Noel, Mia Noel, Kevin Noel, Esther Noel, Zaylin Noel, Rowan Beaucejour; Nephews: Edmond Noel, Montal Noel, Dieuclair Charles, Junior Noel, Wilkins Noel; Nieces: Anjilia Kalix, Roseleine Charles, Angela Patience, Juliane Noel, Odiane Noel, Minouse Noel, Lavictoire Noel, Marlen Noel, Dieula Blanfort, Daphne Jacques, Katrina Kalix, Lucha Kalix; Son-in-law: Shadrack Chery, Richardson Beaucejour; Daughter-in-law: Rosena Noel; Close Friends: Barbra Pratt, Monique Riley, Wesley Bastian, Franker Justin, Mary Vita Jean, Christine Louis, Christene Charles, Cable Beach Straw Market Crew; Church: Victory Chapel Church of the Nazarene, Nassau Fellowship Center, and a host of other family and friends too numerous to mention.

Relatives and Friends may pay their last respect at Rest On Funeral Chapel Ltd. #166 Kenwood Street, Mount Royal Avenue, Nassau, Bahamas on Friday February 20th, 2026, 10AM – 5PM, and again at the church from 9:00 am until service time.

Funeral Service for (Abaco)

Deacon Etienne Pierre, 47

A Resident of Murphy Town, Abaco, Bahamas, formerly from La Tortue, Haiti.

Funeral Service will be held on Sunday February, 22nd, 2026, 11:00 am at New Haitian Mission Baptist Church, Marsh Harbour, Abaco. Officiating will be Rev. Breslin Beaubrun, assisted by Rev. Dr. Cherelus Exante, Brother Darry Beaubrun, Brother Felix Richardson, and other Ministers of Gospel. Interment will follow in Central Pines Public Cemetery, Central Abaco, Bahamas.

Precious memories will linger in the hearts of his wife: Biennaise Dauphin Pierre ; children: Mike Elton Dauphin Pierre and Tania Lanie Pierre ; brothers: Rosny Pierre, Ifandieu Sido, Dicquy Pierre, Guyler Pierre, Enase Pierre; sisters: Maryse Sido (deceased), Arline Pierre, Roseline Pierre, Marie Sainte Pierre ; nieces and nephews: Deder Pierre, Mike Sido, Jeenaha Pierre, Sanchez Pierre, Anite Loriston, Ashlin Loriston, Lentz, Thema, Toolie Thema; brothers and sister-in-law: Antoinette Dauphin; Charline Codjo Pierre, Anése Santilus, Elianise Jean Simon, Shoudline Dauphin, Sainfora Oredy, Celianie Dauphin, Rose Mildrine Dauphin, David Dauphin, Henry Edmond; uncles: Dichène Joseph and Sepoudy Joseph; aunts: Innoncine Joseph, Mme Miguel Davilma, Mme Selissa Philius, Gisline Joseph; godchildren: Lordjee Jn Simon, Diemen Altidor, Dagnela Dolce, Julmiste Kedlyne and Husband; employers: Kenth Bethel and James Bethel; cousins: Sedlet Philius, Titine, Miller Davilma, TiRoro Davilma, Nesly Bellot, Isléne Bellot, Emmanuel Joseph, Duckéne Joseph, Shedline Joseph, Rose Mirlande Joseph, Cenithe Philius, Silky Philius, Terline Philius, Lindia Philius, Wisline Philius, Cenel Philius, Kendy Philius, Sedney Philius, Kenisha Davilma, Wilerme Davilma, Gerline Davilma, Augustine Pierre, Rev Past Elisée Pierre, Jimmy Pierre, Bernise Pierre, Renel Pierre; immediate Collaborators: Rev. Bishop Dr. Cherelus Exante, Pastor Breslin Beaubrun and family, Deacon Jean Eli Telus and Family, The New Haitian Mission Baptist Church Board And The Congregation, Pastor Baptiste Octavil and Family, Pastor Henry Claude Canton and First Beraca Baptist Church, Past Olibrice Renald and Church of God Of Prophecy, Past Presner Wesley and Church of Mount of Olives, Past Roseline Thelusma and her Congregation, Deacon Nelson and his Congregation, Past Jodanex and his Congregation, Past Jean Datis and his Congregation, Rev. Luckson Fenelon & The Church,

Past Jean Pierre Wilfrid and the church; relatives: Richardson Felix and wife, Bro Jean Julien, Bro Wilner Alexandre, Bro. Saly Telus and Family, Bro Kerry Dolce and family, Sister Dieufort Julien, Sister Dieula Osne and family, Miss Natasha Paul and family, Mr Sony Louis and family, Miss Adly Pierre and family, Sister Yvrose Guerrier and family, Miss Natasha McDonald and family, Sister Herode saint-Fleury and family, Sister Elise Alcime and family, Sister Gina Altidor and family, Mr Job Datis and family, Miss Meme Armantine, Mr Teopha Nestor and family, Brother Heubert Mauricette and wife, Brother Wilner Mauricette and family, Brother Evens Jean Gilles and family, Bro. Exod Telusma and family, Sr. ENose Henry and family, Fr Menace Beauvoir. Maestro Jorry Dolce, Brother Florestal Demanuel and family, Brother Rivert Petit-Do and family, Menard Julien and family, Bro Andre Julien and Family, Out Island Construction Staff.; Friends: Jerry Saint Gerard, Jacques Petit, Kevin Monk, Joel, Philo Mere and family, Dumercy Mere and family, Bethany, Garry Louis, Melissa, and a host of relatives and friends to numerous to mention.

Public viewing will be on Saturday February, 21st, 2026, at 4:00pm, New Haitian Mission Baptist Church, Marsh Harbour, Abaco and again at the church on Sunday from 10:00 am until service time.

Death Notice for

Naomie Mondestin, 49

A resident of Roosevelt Avenue, Kemp Road, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly from Port de Paix, Haiti, died at Princess Margaret Hospital, on Monday, February 9th, 2026.

She is survived by her sons: Richmard Justilien, Micho Justilien, and Macherano Norvilus; daughter: Jennie Pierre Louis; Sister: Julie Saint Preux; brother: Kerry Mondestin, and numerous aunts, uncles, neices, nephews, Cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral Arrangements are entrusted to Rest On Funeral Chapel Ltd. Details will be announced at a later date.

Funeral Service For

Marsetta Russell, 63

of Fire Road, Lowe Sound, North Andros, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, February 21, 2026, 10:00 a.m. at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, Lowe Sound, North Andros. Officiating will be Pastor Ifill Russell assisted by other ministers of the gospel. Interment will follow in Lowe Sound Public Cemetery, Lowe Sound, North Andros.

She was pre-deceased by her parents: Allan Russell Sr. and Roxanna Knowles-Russell.

She is survived by her children: Allen Kemp (Crystal Mott), Deandra Riley, Laphonso, Harrington, Nyiesha, Dekimbe and Gabrielle Rolle; grandchildren: Ashton Williams, Grayson Willie, Allaneisha Kemp and Noelle Rolle; adopted children: Tanya (Daquin) Scott and Jamon Lewis; godchildren: Kendal Evans Jr., Cameron Munroe, Kai Bootle and Stephan Rahming; brothers: Wilton, Allen Jr., Nicholas and Laten Russell, Lawrence Rolle, Wesley Glinton; sisters: Pearl, Eloise, Claranell, Shaneka, ASP Kelda Russell (Morgan Mikkelsen), Naydene (Urandel) Lewis Sr., Ramona McKenzie, Josephine Rolle, Rev. Sabrina (Duke) Moss and Alesa (Ellie) Evans; uncles: Rev. Dr. E. John Newton, Henson Saunders, Edwin Miller and Randolph McQueen; aunts: Lovely and Genevieve Knowles and Rev. Rudell Marshall; nieces: Mauresa, Tameka, Shanteka and Shakera Russell Vivia McQueen, Roxanna Tynes, Rochelle Gardiner, Nadia Moss, Precious Woods Cindy Evans, Serena Burrows, Lakel Russell, Anechia Lewis, Nicola Russell, KiShanti Williams, Shantia Russell and Daniea Lightbourne, Ashley, Corey and Davenique Johnson, Arial, Avril, Avisha McKenzie and Shabrian Moss; nephews: Mariosh and Ron Russell, Jonathan and Ricardo McQueen, Orean Wilkinson, Akili Hamilton, Bruce Hepburn, Antonio Burrows, Able Seaman Fredrick Russell, Marlion and Marlon Russell, Rodney Scott, Paul Russell, Urandel Jr. and Chad Lewis Devaughn Russell, Don Rolle Jr., Jaden and Emron Russell, Able Mechanic Victor Boykins, Braishawn Evans and Wesley Glinton Jr.; 50 grandnieces and nephews, 16 great grandnieces and nephews; cousins: Rev. Dr. Ifill, Rev. Harold, Rev. Philmore, Ezra and Deacon Lesley Russell, Roger, Rex, Edwardo Moss Sr., Pearl Bethel, Mizpah Russell, Evelyn Griffin, Theresa Russell, Sislyn Farrington, Ellen Rodriguez, Vezel Evans, Joan Brown and

Alva Brown, Jackie Wilson, Willimae, Bertamae and Mildred Wilson Deaconess Flora Fritzgerald, Lenamae Knowles, Vanrea Gaitor, Alma Munroe, Catherine and Paulamae Colebrooke, Shirley Bowe Mary and Martha Burrows Wyomie and Magnetta Knowles, Jancine Bowleg, Kimberly Bryan, Suenae, Lauralee, Lathera, Eulamae and Nastasia Knowles Barbara Rolle, Jolyn McQueen, Britney Russell (Jason Evans Sr.), Sandy (Shrone Sr.) Johnson, Rochelle (Alexio) McKinney, Douglas and Jermaine Knowles, Leading Mechanic Leslie Knowles, Leading Seaman Mark Knowles, Jerome, Leo, Clifton, Leon, Issac and Andrew Colebrooke Otis and Benny Bowe, Berkitt, Perry, Nigel, Eugene, Jameico, Dencil Jr., Asp Kemuel Knowles, Phillip, Emmerson Jr., PC 3213 Elmas McQueen, Humadason Evans, Rodger, Julio, Teano Russell Neko and Travis Barr, Vanria Rahming-Taylor, Mag James, Pastor Vanda Rahming; other relatives and friends including: Vincent Rolle and family, Benjamin Rolle Sr. and family, Lucinda Colebrooke and Family, Nurse Janice Oliver, Valrymae Woods and Family, Nurse Lucy Martin and family, Berris Barr and family, Deaconess Doriemae Oliver, Minister Maude Johnson and family, Clyde Edgecombe and family, Billy Evans and family, staff of the Nicholl’s Town Clinic, Mt. Calvary Baptist Church Family, Pastor Jaylon McPhee and the Unity in Christ Assemblies Church Family from Freeport, Grand Bahama, Angela Stuart, Curl Lewis, the descendants of Albert and Claretta Campbell, the descendants of the late Zechariah and Eliza Griffin, the descendants of Randolph and Bettyann Russell, Fredrick Rolle and family, Daisy Bowleg and family, Elias and Latoya Griffin and family, Stanford Johnson and family, the descendants of Cammie Thompson, Deaconess Geneva Oliver, Patricia Woodside and family, Jessica Campbell, Gerain Campbell and family, Almeda Culmer and family, Cassandra Fowler and family, Terrance McQueen and family, Alfie Stubbs and family, the descendants of Linkwood Evans, Hon. Leonardo Lightbourne, Hon. Carlton Bowleg, Yvonne Scott and family, Francine Russell and family, the Barr family, the staff of the Rand Memorial Hospital and the staff of Princess Margaret Hospital Female Surgical Ward, the entire North Andros Community, Shanda Richardson and family, Bernie Bowleg and family; special thanks to: Dr. Pintard, Dr. Darneisa Evans and Nurse Achara Martin, Nurse Azariah Miller and other relatives and friends.

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

Viewing will be held on Friday, February 20,2026 at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, Lowe Sound, North Andros, Bahamas from 1:00 p.m. until servicetime.

A Private Memorial Service for Charles Douglas Knowles, 76

of Murphyville Road, who died at Princess Margaret Hospital on Monday, January 26th, 2026, will be held on Wednesday, February 25th, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

He is survived by one (1) Son and Daughter-in-law: Captain Alex and (Kendra Knowles); two (2) Grandchildren: Alexis and Alex Knowles; One (1) Sister: Theresa ‘Duffy’ (Edgar) Burrows; One (1) Brother: Roy ‘Champ’ (Rowena) Knowles; Two (2) Adopted Brothers: Bruce and Bradley Claridge; One (1) Sister-in-law: Berdie (Jeffery Albury); Nieces: Wynette, Rosemary, Stacy, Karissa, Sandra, Beverly, Heather and Melanie; Nephews: Charles, Randy, Lester, Brian, Ricky and Ashbert; Numerous Grand and Great-grand nieces and nephews. A host of other relatives and friends, but not limited to: The staff of Nassau Hotel and Restaurant Supply Ltd., Travis Best, Bishop Chevol D. Gray, John Knowles and The Mangrove Bush Community of Long Island, Jason Knowles, Armond Carlos, Joseph Darville, Noel Turnquest, Robert Frazer, Datus and Darius Farrington, Lewayde Johnson, Peter ‘PJ’ Hanna, Francis Knowles, Rosie Fox and family, Theresa Strachan and family, Shane Knowles, Julius and Dion.

The family sincerely apologies for any names that may have been unintentionally missed. The names are too numerous to mention. However, we thank you for your understanding, calls, prayers, love and support.

Death Notice for Hyacinth Estina Pratt (nèe Bartley), 62

of Millenium Gardens and formerly of Clarendon, Jamaica, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Sunday, February 1st, 2026.

She is survived by her Children: Princess, Iking and Keithra; Grandchildren: Kaeleb, Serenity and Bryson; Sisters: Karlene, Avra and Serryann; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Funeral Service For

Mervin Brown, 92

of Jasmine Lane, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly of Blanket Sound, Andros, Bahamas who died on Thursday, January 15th, 2026 will be held on (TODAY) Thursday, February 19th, 2026 at 10:00am at St. Thomas More Roman Catholic Church, Maderia Street, New Providence. Officiating will be Father Junior Calixte assisted by Father Vincent Mungai. Interment will be made in Lakeview Memorial Gardens & Mausoleums, John F. Kennedy Drive & Gladstone Road, New Providence.

Left to cherish his precious memories are a host of relatives and friends including: Beverley (Carolyn and Jennifer); Oswald (Jason, Jared, Julian and Kendra); Dencie (Candi, Tameka, and Jason); Emaico (Jaiden); Lashan (Ricardo Jr., Richae, Richard, Lavardo, Lanado, Machai and Malik); Veronica, Rosemary, Greg and Families; Eloise-deceased (Joycelyn, Franklin, Paulette, Clayton, and Richard; Charles-deceased (Natasha and Clint); Joseph-deceased (Mary, Loretta, Luther, Janson and Devin); Alonzo-deceased (Anthon, Darnell, Sheldon, Trevor, Sean, Jerome, and Shenique); (Adline-deceased (Princess, Shirley, Bloneva, Patsy, Judymae, Susan); extended families: The Winder’s, Brennen’s, Gomez’s, Lightbourne’s, Tinker’s, Blanket Sound, Andros, Bullock’s Harbour, Berry Islands; Church Families: Our Lady’s and St. Thomas More Churches; and hosts of cousins, nieces, nephews, god-children, friends, former colleagues: The d’Albenas Agency - warehouse staff and the Culmerville’s community; Sheila Hepburn and family, Sidney Robbins and Family, and the Shady Street family and other relatives and friends.

Viewing will be held at the church on (TODAY) Thursday from 9:00am until service time.

Death Notice For

The Tinker Family announces the earthly transition of Dr.

Elder Keith Lamont

Tinker, 71 of #101 Sanford Drive.

Dr. Tinker passed away at his Home peacefully on Sunday, February 15th, 2026.

He is survived by his Wife: Ruth Tinker

His Twin Brother: Kevin Bradley Tinker

Sons: Lamont Tinker of Jacksonville, Florida ansd LeTaj (Shanese) Tinker of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania.

Stepson: Benjamin Theron Forbes 111

Grandchildren: Aniyah, Talia, Zahara and Ishmael Tinker

Sisters: Lynda Bethel and Telicia McKenzie

Aunts: Jean and Jenesha Adderley, and Ethel Maye Dames

Uncles: Donald and Vincent Adderley, and Timothy Dames

Many other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to CLARKE’S FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORIUM and will be announced at a later date.

Death Notice For

The Simmons and Culmer families announces the transition of Matriarch

Lillian Elizabeth Culmer Simmons, 77 of #8 Pine Tree Avenue, Coral Lake who transitioned quietly at Home in the early morning hours on Tuesday, February 17th, 2026.

Left to mourn her passing are her Husband: Albert Simmons

4 Sons: Jeffrey and Charlton (Sherry) Ferguson; Albert (Chevy) (Kireze) and Parrish Simmons

1 Daughter: Tamara Simmons

12 grandchildren: Cruze Dean ,Erin Barr, Joshua Jada, Janelle, Charlysa Ferguson, Chevano, Aaron, Parrish Jr., Shylah Simmons, Tyler Ranger, and Brazil Sherman

4 Sisters: Nina Collie, Lorna Culmer, Beatrice Culmer and Donna Humes

2 Brothers: Edwin Culmer and Derrick Culmer

Close friends: Shaquella Curtis, and Mr. Sidney (Sarah) Mackey

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to CLARKE’S FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORIUM and will be announced at a later date.

Magdala Magloire, 46

of Bamboo Town, New Providence, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, 21st February, 2026, 10:00am at New Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Blue Hill Road South, New Providence. Officiating will be Rev. Alfred Stuart assisted by other ministers of the gospel. Interment will follow in the Southern Cemetery, Spikenard and Cowpen Roads, New Providence.

Precious memories will forever linger in the hearts of her 4 daughters: Ahlyne, Lovelyn, Jany and Mazeline Lormeus; 2 grandsons: Stevan Prince Lormeus, DeAndre Zyleeek, Amari Rolle; close relatives including: Novilla Morrisma, Philip Masculine and Rodney Mescaline, Pastor Adline Victor; sisters and brothers: Maglorie, Legrand Toussaint, Naglorie, Enek Magloire and Dieudonne Magloire; and other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.

Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at the Clemese Suite at Rosewill Memorial Mortuary, Tonique Williams-Darling Highway, New Providence on Friday, 20th February, 2026 from 10:00am to 4:00pm and on Saturday, 21st February, 2026 from 9:00am until service time at the church.

Funeral Services For

Lamah O’Neil Wright, 44 affectionately called “Lil Man”

of #24 Point Lookout Drive, Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, February 21, 2026, 11:00am at New Life Worship Center off Coral Road & Park Royal Drive, Freeport, Grand Bahama. Officiating will be Bishop Simeon Outten assisted by Pastor Allan McKenzie. Interment will follow at Grand Bahama Memorial Park.

He is survived by his mother: First Lady Irene Lewis; son: Lamah Jr. (Jayla) Wright; adopted mother/ forever friend: Frances Rolle; fiancée: Kenisha Missick; step children: Kenadee Cornish and Ednol Musgrove; grandmother: Celemine Dalien; brothers & sisters: Shavonne Burrows Turnquest, Darcell (Christopher) Gilbert, Scharonis (Ernishka) Wright, Larry (Tenique), Walton (Kathleen)Wright, Valdez, Driscall, Neville, Sabonis, Adonis, Adrian Wright, Tayvon Brown; adopted brother & sister: Jestteko Cooper and Domiyah “Mocha” Rolle; aunts & uncles: Claudette (Michelle) Alexander, Kevin (Mary) Wright, Leonard (Bernadette) Wright, Valencia (Forrester) Carol, Charlie (Dolette) Simon, Jane (Ronide) Simon, Eurette, Sharon, May, Rosemary Wright, Lilith Burrows, Rylee (Katina) Seymour, Alvin, Patrick Duncason, Darling Gibson, Vandike and Gregory Seymour and Stephanie Dalien; nieces & nephews: Ashanti, Walton, Shaniya, Ashton, Waltornique, Knoa, Jamerica, Nyel, Namye, Navarrille, Scharonis Jr., Wright, Sabonis Carey, Rylee Strachan, Imari Sheely, Whynter and Bryson Ferguson, Bella-Ski Russell, Olivia Newton, Sasha and Micah Turnquest; cousins: Rosely Simon, Candice, Kelvana and Daniel, Drexell Poitier, Jared and Phillip Knowles, Amhara Simon, Ashton McPhee, Randy (Latoya) Mackey, Alex Alexander, Jeremiah, Jeremy, Bernette, Bernice Wright, Patrick Simon, Dieula Augustine, Rashard Gardiner, Kevin Knowles, Antoni Sands, Leon Wright, Jacorey Seymour, Hayden Seymour, David and Julian Gibson, Ivalee Pratt, Rylee and Candice Seymour, Leah Wright, Monet Miah, Vandyke, Selena Seymour, Taish Daylien, Kendrick Knowles and Javar Pratt; god children: Avayah Richardson, Jamila Adderley, Ramir and Hannah CastilloFox, Mikia and Renaldo Davis; close relatives and friends: Rostin Sweeting and family, Elizabeth and Cameron Pinder and family, Doris Rolle, Kirk Gardnier, Darlene Gibson, Mcavoy Braynen “Marco Boy”, Ricardo Adderley “Slick/ Rick”, Alonzo Knowles “Pa” and family, Craig Farrington and family, Mickey (Anishka) Davis, Mr. Carlton Rolle also known as “Lil Baby Man”, Dwight Moore, Hillary, Kenton Sands also known as “Twin”, Owen Pierre, Rashad Strachan and Evie Martin, Tracey Taylor, Candice Dennis, and Darrin (Sarah) Cooper, Avardo Williams, Barry Fynes, Jarreau Hunt “Broker”, Darrald Higgs, Ryan Fox, Mr. Fountain (Pepper Pot), Bishop and Mrs. Simeon Outten, Alfred Stubbs, Nina and Sasha Dean, Kenny Capron, Virginia Brice and family, Staff of AID, staff of Pro Parts, Mechanics & Tow Truck Drivers throughout the island and other relatives and friendds.

If your name was not listed, please forgive us, it was not intentional as Lil’ Man would have impacted the lives of so many.

Viewing will be held in the “Royal Suite” at Westside Memorial Mortuary, Hanna Hill, Grand Bahama on Friday, February 20. 2026 from 12:00 noon to 6:00pm.

Dave Lightbourne, 61

of #103 Jobson Ave., Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, February 21, 2026, 10:00am at Invaders for Christ Global, Frobisher Drive, Freeport, Grand Bahama. Officiating will be Apostle Carolyn Cooper assisted by other ministers of the gospel. Interment will follow at Grand Bahama Memorial Park.

He was peceased by his parents: Walter Sr. & Alma Lightbourne.

He is survived by his wife: Edris Lightbourne; children: Dave Lightbourne Jr., Davisha Lightbourne, Peter Taylor Jr., Anthony Smith (deceased); grandchildren: Dave III, Da’Vari, Da’Varion & Shiloh Lightbourne, D’Ajah, D’Karah & Ka’My Russell, Paris, Peyton & Paige Taylor, Vashon Robinson, Thiera & Tyreke Jones, Brielle Clarke; daughters-in-law: Ashanique Taylor and Virginia Lightbourne; son-in-law: Kenneth Russell; adopted daughter: Breia Williams; sisters: Betty Tulloch, Linda Kelly, Shavon Rolle, Melissa Gibson, Janet Lightbourne (deceased), Vernencha McDonald (deceased); brothers: John Lightbourne, Charles “Tom” Lightbourne, Audrick Lightbourne, Walter Lightbourne Jr., Darren Lightbourne, Clifford, James, Franklyn and Frederic Lightbourne (deceased); sisters-in-law: Sylvia Lightbourne, Sally Lightbourne, Angela Lightbourne, Carolee Lightbourne, Ruth-Ann Newton-Lightbourne, Maggie Lightbourne, Natasha Davis, Priscilla Smith, Rhonda Dillette, Larriette Johnson, Abagail Rolle, Linda Hall & Dorenda Pratt; brothers-inlaw: Desmond Tulloch, Cephas Rolle, Dedrick Smith, Mark Dillette, James McDonald (deceased), Anthony Bowleg (deceased), Harry Rolle, Sean & Ricardo Lockhart; nieces & nephews: Celeane, Dianne, Raighnan, Fredron, Fredrick, Frederic, Mahlyke, Jhavonte, Keshia, Retundo, Michelle, Darian, Michello, Cordero, Demetrius, Centron, Branee, Daron Jr., Sanchia, Ceshae, Skaran, Cypria, Jason, James Jr., Sergei, Yvette, Audia, D’Asia, Daisha, D’Angelo, Keisha, DeOndre, Brittany, Andrea, Sterling, Kimberley, Erica, Paulette, Valencia, Carlton, Jeroldee, Latasha, Senaka, Arsherie, Cyntche, Shaquille, Dimples, Bertran, Flint, Victoria, Cherimae, Leisa, Tanya, Indira, Anna, Franklyn Jr., Vinton, Portia, Avery, Annissa, Alicia, Welheim, Rodney, Lorinda, Yolanda, Latoya, Miguel, Allie, Darius, Lauren, Trevor, Ninja, Reneika, Keandra, Charlesha, Whitney, Kenson, Jabez, Audrick Jr., Cydesha, J’ovano “Jay”, Shekia, Warduia, Jillian, Nicholas, Hanna, Osrah, Oswald, Dmitria, Dmitri, Harry Jr., Solomon, Shawn, Shavon, Kelcy, Michel; Godchildren: Keanna, Malik, Marlon Jr., Armbrister, Nikyle Penn; and a host of numerous cousins, other relatives and friends.

Viewing will be held in the “Chapel of Eternal Rest” at Westside Memorial Mortuary, Hanna Hill, Grand Bahama on Friday, February 20, 2026 from 12:00 noon to 6:00pm.

Funeral Service For Funeral Service For Myrtle Etoy Curry, 87

Christopher Livingston Saunders, 77

of Bailey Town, Bimini, Bahamas will be held at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church on Saturday, 21st February, 2026 at 11:00a.m. Officiating will be Pastor Joel Rolle and Rev. John Saunders. Internment will follow in the Northern Public Cemetery.

Those left to cherish his memories are his wife: Cleola Hanna-Saunders; children: Willard (Atavia), Christie, Christon, Henfield, Jamie (Amanda), Christonia, Chishanda Saunders and is also remembered with love by Christal Saunders, who preceded him in death; adopted daughter: Gloria (Reginald) Barnett; grandchildren: Willard Jr. (Chinara), Atavius and Genoa Saunders, Adron Edgecombe, Carlo Saunders, Christopher Bain, Wilfrinique Cadet, Treveon, Henfield Jr. (Fantasia), Christin, Lynden, Tonahj, Tonez, Merlin Jr. and Christavia Saunders; adopted grandchildren: Jerusalem, Janetha and Joshua Barnett; great grandchildren: Ataya, Cahreem, Chloe, Caiya, Treveon Jr. and Jazmine Saunders; adopted great grandchildren: Jean Latortue Jr. and Zion Barnett; godchildren: Jerrene Brennen & Henishka Rolle; siblings: Robert (Alisa), Reverend John (Cheryl) and Deacon Oleo (Caren) Saunders, Sandra (Gary) Cash, Elmore (Rosena) Rolle, Woodrow Jones, Henfield (Delores) Saunders (deceased); in-laws: Denovia (Cleo) Sears, Edward Hanna, Shannon Harris, Anita (Crofton) Bain, Devard (Anya) Dames, Renata Dames, Darlene (John) Rolle, Patrice, Chett, Jay, James, Sheldon, & Melissa Pitt, April Manning, Richard Smith & Milton Cox; godbrothers and godsisters: Vincent & Paul Ellis, Mavis Saunders, Nannette Bain & Patricia Rolle; he is also lovingly remembered by numerous nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, great-grandnieces and great-grandnephews, cousins, extended family members, and the family pets: Belle, Chance, Oreo and Legend; close relatives and friends: Corvell Bain, Neville & Cora Rolle, Philomena & Percell Rolle, Rosie Brown Joel (Edris), The Families of Rev. Bruce and Joanna Rolle, Julia Saunders, Melvina Flowers, Pauline Davis and Evelyn Warner, Alington (Sheena) Rolle, Veronica Rolle, Elvis Rolle, Joycelyn Rolle, Henderson Rolle, Zinnia Rolle, Eugene ‘Bigga’ Russell, Alladin Edden, Patrick Brown, Big Fred and Jenna Mae Rolle, James and Estella Rolle, Audley and Marie Rolle, Lloyd and Brenda Edgecombe, Agatha Bowe, Barry and Stephanie Sawyer, Carolyn Newbold, Stanley Stuart Sr, Anthon ‘Cockle’ Dames, Travis and Shan Ellis, Marie Robins, Dion Moss, Kimani & Humphrey Dottin, Phillip McKinney, Chad Clarke, Larry and Corain Brown, Laverne Saunders, Kenneth and Patrelle Smith, Dion and Faye Saunders, George and Curleen Weech, Tony and Janet Stuart, Evelyn Cooper, Noel (Jr.) Ramona McNeil, Lynette Burrows, Nicola Brown, Chante and Nichelle Roberts, Fabian and Linda Stuart, Janika Edgecombe, Maria Bain, Hope and Pedro Curtis, Wayne ‘Block’ Cox and Wendy, Kenneth Poggy Delancy, Johnathan Cartwright, Stevie S, Mag Smith, Myron Saunders, Antonio Infante, Rudulfo Memreno, Robinson Montero, Carlos Perez, Victor Guzman, Abdel & Abel Duran, Linda Johnson, Matarsha Cartwright, The Admiral Crew and The Market Crew; special thanks to: the staff at the Princess Margaret Hospital, the staff at Bimini Clinic, The Cathedral of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Our Lady & St. Stephen Anglican Church & ACW, Gateway Outreach Ministry, Pride of Bimini no.12, Lily of Bimini No. 7, The Bimini Elks Lodge, FNM Branch of Bimini & West-End Grand Bahama, PLP Branch of Bimini & West End Grand Bahama, Oscar Woodside the staff at Westside Memorial Mortuary and other relatives and friends.

Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at the church on Friday from 4:30p.m. to 7p.m. and again on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until service time.

of Blair Estates, New Providence, Bahamas, will be held at Evangelistic Temple, Collins Avenue, New Providence on Saturday, 21st February, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Reverend Dr. Vaughan Cash and Pastor Keno Smith will officiate. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Gardens Cemetery, Soldier Road, New Providence.

Myrtle was predeceased by her father, Frank Pinder; mother, Doris Adora Pinder; brother, Collins Kemp; sister-inlaw, Mae Kemp; nephew, Michael Kemp; step mother, Margeurite Harvey-Pinder.

Left to cherish her memories are her husband, Rev. Dr. Gary Curry; daughters, Patti (Barry) Lowe, Sharon Curry-Eldemire; granddaughters, Paige (Robert) Sawyer, Cherish Lowe; great grandchildren, Blake Sawyer, Saylor Sawyer; grandnephew, Zachary Kemp; grandniece, Ava Kemp; niece-in-law, Melissa Kemp; cousins, Vera Lowe, Greg Curry; brother-inlaw, Denny Curry; sisters-in-law, Audrey Darville, Valeria Obregon, Nancy (Larry) Russell; nephews, Ricardo (Pam) Darville, Bradford Darville, Miguel (Maria) Obregon, Darren (Melanie) Obregon, Christopher (Raquel) Curry, Craig Russell; nieces, Debra Darville, Donna Darville, Martina (John) McSweeney, Carmen Tranni, Tanya Russell, Trina Russell, The Family of the late Marguerite Harvey-Pinder; relatives and friends including, Pastor Bruce and Mrs. Sheniqua Davis, Drs. Eugene and Rosetta Cleare, Pastor Cleveland D. X. Wells and Rev. Samantha Wells, Rev. Dr. Vaughan L. Cash and Rev. Dr. Wendy Cash, Rev. Keno S. Smith and Min. Kikiya Smith, Rev. Dave and Mrs. Donna Cash, Rev. Bradick and Mrs. Briquell Cleare, Pastor Jon and Mrs. Jekel Montpetitt, Rev. Dr. Beverly Strachan, Rev. Kenneth and Dr. Adderley, Rev. Dr. Irene Russell, Rev. and Mrs. Tyrone Sands, Rev. Neil Hamilton and Rev. Katherine Hamilton, Rev. and Mrs. Robert Cornea, Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Eddie Victor, The Family of the late G. Wayde Sands, The Family of the late Donald P. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Timothy V. Moses, Mrs. Joan Russell and Family, Mr. and Mrs. James M. Pinder, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dean, Ms. Kathryn “Kitty” Moree, Ms. Sandra Cooke, Mr. Eric Fox, the Evangelistic Temple Church Family, Temple Christian School Family, Assemblies of God churches in the Bahamas including the Turks and Caicos Islands, the staff of Sanpin Motors Limited, Friendly Motors Limited, Elite Motors Limited, Bahamas Bus & Truck Co. Limited, Multi Discount Auto Parts and Furniture and Teen Challenge Bahamas; caregivers, Angelica Castro, Joanna Williams, Dennise Tobias, Dr. Mucomba Millar, Happy Healing Homecare (Nurse Angelique Griffin), Family Pharmacy, Lillian Saunders and Cardinal Munnings and many other relatives and close friends.

Instead of flowers the family request that donations be sent to Temple Christian School (Bahamas) RBC Royal Bank (Bahamas) Limited, Nassau chequing account number 1642347 Branch number 05745, in memory Mrs. Myrtle Etoy Curry.

Arrangements by Kemp’s Funeral Home Limited.

Death Notices for

Maedorn Butler, 90

of United Estates, San Salvador, Bahamas, passed away at Princess Margaret Hospital on Monday, February 15th, 2026.

She is survived by her Husband: Rev. Alric Butler; Sons: Alphege Butler (Darlene) & Salathiel Butler (Ivy); Daughters: Merilyn (Anthony), Cinderine (Tim) & Opal (Travis); Sisters: Nancy, Violet, Portia & Loretta; Brothers: Nathaniel, Alfred, Cedric, Roy, Herschel, & Gregory; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Patronella Consuella Thompson, 84

of Forbes Street, Nassau Village, Nassau, Bahamas, and formerly of Lorimers, Turks & Caicos Islands, who passed away at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Tuesday, 17th February, 2026.

She is predeceased by Husband: Donald Thompson; Father: Colonis Outten; Mother: Priscilla Outten; Brothers: Reverend Hilton Outten and Robert Outten; Sisters: Oslie Bullard, Hilda Outten, & Annarine Johnson.

Her memories will forever linger in the hearts of her Sister: Vivienne McIntosh; numerous nieces especially Bernadette Sturrup; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

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

Funeral Services for

Mrs. Shirley Blanche Nottage-Lockhart, 91

a resident of Walnut Street, Pinewood Gardens, will be held at Our Lady of the Holy Souls Parish, Deveaux Street, on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Officiating will be Fr. Patrick Igwe MSP, assisted by Fr. Stephen Nnadi MSP. Cremation follows.

Left to cherish the loving memories of her life are her four children, Son: Brent Lockhart; daughter-in-law: Eltoy Lockhart; Daughters: Ingrid Farrington, Natasha & Nicole Carey; nine grandchildren: Shamatie & Lashan Lockhart, Terry Farrington, Rashad Laroda (deceased), Brandon Lockhart, Rayshan Roxbury, Janae Williams, Michaela & Makia Hepburn; five great-grandsons: Shiloh Higgs, Amore Fowler, Raegan & Raynard Laroda and Brayden Lockhart; three great-granddaughters: Rayne Laroda, Ella-Diane Farrington, Sariyah Collie; nieces: Julie Roberts (Gordon), Linda Hield (Ron), Latisha Carey (Robert) & Terry Nottage, Raquel Deleveaux, Michelle Hudson; nephews: Jared Nottage, Anthony (Tony), Perry, Tyrone & Dino (deceased) Gilbert; grandnieces & nephews: Mikara Cargill, Tory Ferguson, Jared Jr., Jalesa, Janeel & Jarell Nottage, Kennita & Kendece Saunders, Torneaha Edwards, Hannah, Rachel & Rebekah Gilbert, Dino Jr. & DeAngelo Gilbert, Perry Jr., Pedro & Peveres Gilbert, Pedricka Roker, Pernisha Ewing, Nyochea & Yendi Winder, Samuel & Joshua Hield, Chara, Chanda & Chante Roberts, Kody, Maddison & Maverick Carey. Other family and friends includes: Kevin Johnson, Mary Campbell, Tina Moxey and family, Tempra (Penny) Lockhart & family, Camille and Wyatt Johnson & family, Ernestine Kelly & family, Garnell Cooper & family, David and Philip Roker & families, Bradley, Derek, Ian, Harry, Anthony, Jay Rutherford & families, Rudy Nottage & family, Shirley Saunders & family, Paula Butler & family, Ruth Donaldson & family, Janet McDonald, Charles Laroda & family, Minister Eunice Roxbury & family, Michael Hepburn & family, Edley Sargent & family, The family of Our Lady’s Catholic Church, the Hon. Myles Laroda MP, the Pinewood Gardens Community including the Hall family, the Nixon family, the Knowles family, Anishka McPhee & family, Panny Farrington & family, Coreen Porter & family, Everdnay Fowler & family, Sandra Moss & family, Jackie Bodie & family, the Williams family, the Tucker family, the Bain Town Community & many other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.

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

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

Randy Kirk Johnson, 68

a resident of Kensington Gardens, will be held at First Baptist Church, Market Street, on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Officiating will be Rev. Dr. Diana Francis, assisted by other Ministers. Interment follows in Old Trail Cemetery, Abundant Life Road.

Left to mourn are, Brothers: Wayde Thompson, Ted Porter and adopted brother: Norman Bastian; Sisters: Ella Lewis and Aneka McKinney; Brothers-in-law: Dudley Lewis and David McKinney; Sisters-in-law: Marilyn Thompson and Monica Porter; Nephews: DeMarco (Jamila) Lewis, Trevor, Maurice and Reno Thompson, Travis Richards, David and Dillon McKinney, Tyrese and Talen Porter and Aseef Amin.; Nieces: Danielle Lewis, Deandra Metholall (Gabriel) and Tianna Porter; Grand Nephew: Trevon Thompson; Grand Nieces: Kh’Mayah and Trevenique Thompson; Special Friend: Rosalee Mackey and Family; Uncle: Clement Williams; Aunts: Betty Antonio and Iona Williams; Cousins: Lynn, Opal and Warren Williams and Kerrol (Michael) Elonga, Terrance (Peggy) Antonio, Lana Antonio, Natasha Smith, Hugh (Nicole) Antonio. Other Relatives and Special Friends: Meryl Brown & family, Pat Knowles & family, Bloneva Saunders & family, Benry, Ronny, Prescott and Stacy Smith, the family of the late Cynthia Oliver, the family of the late Vernell Storr, the family of the late Victoria Lewis, Pastor Glen and Michelle Roberts, Rev. Brinley Marshall, Moses Marshall, Evangelist Amy Mott, Paul Mott and the Marshall family, the Charlow family, Mr. & Mrs. Ken Sands & family, Mrs. Helen Rolle & family, Mrs. Patrica Knowles & family, The Lynch family, Mrs. Lisa Martin & family, Ms. Alice Innis & family, the family of the late Alrena Pinder, Daren Simons, Stafford Knowles, The Kensington Gardens Family, Windsor Road West Family and The Department of Environmental Health Family, numerous relatives and friends.

Friends may pay their last respects at Demeritte’s Funeral Home, Market Street, from 12-6:00 p.m. on Friday & on Saturday at the church from 9:00 a.m. until service time.

Devince “Vince” Johnson, 49

Funeral Services for Romain Lorena Taylor, 87

a resident of Antiqua Way, Golden Gates & formerly of Freeport, Grand Bahama, will be held at The Salvation Army, Grants Town Corps, Meadow Street, on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Major Kevin Bryan. Interment follows in Southern Cemetery, Cowpen & Spikenard Roads.

Left to cherish his memories are his mother, Christiana Johnson; Life partner: Philippa Higgs; Children: Chirla, Colsin, Devincecia and Devano; Brothers: Daniel, Lucner, Roc and Clermeus (KK); Sisters: Amelia and Hermana; Nieces and nephews: Calleb, Joshua, Shawana, Joel, LJ Elidor, Lanay and Madison Johnson; Camrynne JohnsonIsrael, Rhylee Singleton, Helena Rose Etienne, Caden Major, Charissa Goodman, Elijah, Jade and Syann Daley, Trinity and Jared Ramos; Aunts and uncle: Henriques Aura, Phigenee Isaac and family, Senouvle Branel and family, Aunt Maggie, Idecieu Gustave and family, Sultan Louverture and family, Jeane Otello Nazilien Nazaire and family, Mme Etola and family; Cousins: Wallace and Delta Johnson, Wesley Jean, Silveta Daley, Francita Tador Goodman, Seli Jean, Will (Mister), Melinda and Cyndi John, Kerline, Evania, Darline, Berline and Colleen Branel, Marie Marthe, Josira, Harold Saintilmon, Saie, Nestley, Rosena, Nathaniel, Philip and Genia Petie Jeune, Roseline Joseph and Family; and Olandieu Ossam and family and a host of family and friends including Paulette, Elliot, Owen, Jermaine and Brent Higgs and family, Jarrad Dupuch, Carlton Taylor, Charles and Wilfred Florestal, Fertil Petiti, Louise Joseph, Sylvester Jean, Wayne Taylor, Karen Hall, Michelle Lewis, Collette Rolle, Kendra Sturrup, Laird Street Family, management and staff of Foresight, management and staff Top Class Security Services, management and staff of Falcon Security and neighbors and friends of Golden Gates Estates and Quiet South Beach Estates.

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

a resident of #11 Bird Walk, Golden Gates #2 & formerly of Masons Bay, Acklins, will be held at Golden Gates World Outreach Ministries, Carmichael Road, on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Archbishop Ros Davis, assisted by Bishop Trent Davis. Interment follows in Southern Cemetery, Cowpen & Spikenard Roads.

Left to cherish her memories are her, Children: Walter Daniel Taylor, Ashley Lionel Taylor, Pauline Rowena Lockhart, Marcus Julian Taylor and Valrie Lorie Taylor. Son-in-law: Pastor Burton Lockhart. Daughters-in-law: Christine Taylor, Maureen Taylor and Georgia Taylor. Grandchildren: Wal-tia Rolle (Leroy), Ashton Taylor, Christia Rolle (Collin), Walter Taylor Jr., Erin Hall (Anthony), Vanessa Elliott (Santo), Burton Lockhart Jr., Christeka Taylor, Tré Stuart and Jude Taylor. Great Grandchildren: Leroy Rolle Jr., Liam Rolle, Yorel Rolle and Aniayah Elliott. Godchild: Maureen Wilson Roma. Nieces & Nephews: Bishop Nelson Johnson, Dudley Taylor, Michael Hanna, Renaldo Taylor, Dorothea Smith, Leona, Robertha and Maureen Taylor, Victoria Hall, Dellareese and Meckell Taylor Jr., Mary Beneby, Elter Hanna, Albert Hanna, Jenny Bethell, Sandra Ferguson, Beryl Lloyd, Judy Rolle, Portia Collie. Other Relatives & Friends: Vivian Johnson and family, Grace Ferguson and family, Vernon Hanna, Deidre Bain and family, Gaynell Ellis, Cora Colebrooke and family, Stephanie Moss and family, Five Porches of Deliverance Centre Family, Romaine Nixon and family, Bahamas Faith Ministries International Family, Golden Gates World Outreach Ministries Family, Christ Church Cathedral Family, Betsy and Arnold Curtis and family, Merlande Culmer and family, Rolle Family, Thurston Family, Farrington Family, Gibson Family, Dwight Higgins and family, Naomi Lockhart and family, Santo Elliott and family, George and Monica Bynoe.

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

Funeral Service for

Chinita Dawkins, 40

a resident of Coconut Grove, will be held at The New St. Paul’s Baptist Church, Baillou Hill Road & Bias Street, on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Rev’d Tonia Colebrook, assisted by other Ministers of the Gospel. Interment follows in Southern Cemetery, Cowpen & Spikenard Roads.

She is predeceased by her Grandmothers: Branhilda Dawkins and Elvira Ann Dean; Grandfathers: Lincoln Dawkins and Edward Oliver Sr.; Aunts: Daisy Dawkins and Maureen Dawkins; Uncles: Leroy Dawkins; Uncle-in-law: Deacon Maxwell Johnson.

Left to cherish her memories are her, Children: Jimeco Jr., Jasmine, and Jamie Walker; Parents: Patrick Dawkins Sr. and Yvonne Oliver; Siblings: Kelsum, Navardo, and Patrick Dawkins Jr.; Aunts: Pearly Green, Queen Esther Sands, Julie Moxey (Maryland, USA), Mary Sears, Princess Oliver, Harriett Thompson, Sharmaine Adderley, Lavette McKenzie; Uncles: Simeon, Bernard, Fredrick, Prince Dawkins, Edward Oliver; Uncles-in-law: Edward Pratt, Roger Sands; Cousins: Dawkins cousins: Lincoln, Ian, Mario, Triwitt, Travis, Trevor, Jermaine, Drazen, Princeton, Theo, Shervin II, Patrick, Anthony, Shamar, Trey, Travon, Jermaine II, Jevarie Green, Sears, Pratt, Sands, Moxey, Oliver, Dawkins families: Denzel Green, McTavis, McNiece, McRettina, Joel Johnson, Eric, Derrick, Nathan Sands, Samantha Williams, Krystal, Oshanna, Michelle Pratt, Jasmine Sands, Shervin Ferguson III, Shanderia, Jermany, Lashan, Arlene Dawkins, Raynell McSweeney, Shamiyah, Shay-Marie Seymour, Lilly Johnson, Catalina Cash, D’Kari Munroe, Ayria Moxey, Alexandra & Rashanadra Gibbs, Trevornique, Tya, Tiana, Timesha Dawkins, Laila Smith, Stacy Oliver, Eurette Bain, Ricardo Thompson Jr, Alexia Brown, Angelo Aranah, Craig & Channah Knowles, Eliana Bain, Kendal Strachan, Maude Johnson, Estelle Rolle, Geneva Oliver, Alburn Brown, Ruthame Dean, Oswell, Edmound & Rufus Dean, Kwanya Davis, Christine Dean, Emmanuel, Beatrice Clarke, Rosewell Spence, Marilyn Dean, Francis Dean, Virginia Brennan, Ansel, Maxwell Oliver, Davion Lightbourne, Ta’naj Sturrup, Jaiden Gibbs, plus many more who were dear to Chinita. God mother: Nora Conyers; Best Friend: Jahsra Major. Special mention: Wendys Thompson Blvd. management and staff; The New St. Paul’s Baptist Church Family; Wellington Olander and Family.

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

from 10:00 a.m. until service time

Charles Henry Cox, 87

a resident of Miami Street, will be held at St. Agnes Anglican Church, #93 Baillou Hill Road, on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Venerable Keith N. Cartwright, assisted by The Reverend Lamar M. Nottage. Cremation follows

He is survived by, his children: Priscilla (Jaime) Moxey of Plantation, Florida, Alexis Neely, Alicia (Sidney) Henfield Jr.; His adopted children: Latoya & Michael Fountain, Denise, Brian, Darrell & Yolanda Neely, Deasiree & Anthony Robert Farquharson. Grand children: Hailey Moxey of Plantation, Florida, Serenity Forbes and Sidney lll & Zion Henfield. Adopted grandchildren including: Michael Marlon & Joaquim Fountain, D’Angelo Dawkins, D’Andrea Sturrup and Sidra Neely, Terrell Neely, Brian Jr., D’Asia Neely, Rhodricia and Radisha Francis, and Carmelo Moss. Adopted great-grandchildren including: Tafari Stuart, and D’Asia & Saroya Neely. Sister-in-law: Dorothy Cox. Nieces and nephews: Angela (Basil) Hunt, Dr. Jeffery (Denise) Thompson, Theresa (Obediah) Major-Rolle, Donald Clarke, Deborah (Christopher) Taylor, Sharon Thompson, Keith Clarke, LaToya (Adrian) Dean, Anna Maria Valdez, Marguerite Franks, Cynthia Cox, Marilyn Edwards, Sharon Greene, Pastor Karen Murphy, Anita Reid, Carol Thompson, Virginia Deveaux, and Jane Davis; Benedict, Randol & Peter Dorsett, Anthony (Tony), Simeon (Frank), Trevor, Aaron & Michael Cox. Great grandnieces and Nephews: Charmine Greene, Carla Nicolls, Charmaro Smith, Naomi Bain, Andra Davis; Keith Kemp, Anthony and Alvardo Davis. Other relatives and friends: Julie Neely and the entire Neely Family of Palm Beach Street, Siblings James and Cheryl Seymour, The Church Family of St. Agnes Anglican, The Demetrius Home Family, Mason’s Addition Family, and Thompson Lane Family.

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

Funeral Service for

Kevin Kenneth Rahming, 59

a resident of 2nd Street the Grove, will be held at Church of God of Prophecy, Palm Tree Ave. & 2nd Street the Grove, on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Lay Minister Cyril Morris. Interment follows in Southern Cemetery, Cowpen & Spikenard Roads.

Kevin was predeceased by his father Herman Rahming.

Left to cherish his memories are his mother: Minister Berthamae Gardiner; his daughter: Jodi (& Kezan) Blackwood; 4 Grandchildren: Angelique and Andrew Nixon, Joshua Rahming & Keza Blackwood; 1Great Grandchild; 1 Sister: Jammean Knowles; 4 Brothers: Vincent Rahming, Jevon (Fayesha) Knowles, Gino and Garron Gardiner; 5 Nieces: Jevany Knowles, Garranique Gardiner, Jasmond RolleGardiner, Gia Gardiner & G’Zarrah McGregor; 1 Nephew: Vincent Rahming Jr.; 6 Aunts: Bernadette Albury, Beatrice Gilbert, Gretta Meadows, Etti and Ella Rahming & Antoinette Rolle; 3 Step & Adopted Aunts: Ruth Gardiner, Patsy Bridgewater, Janet Kemp; 2 Grand Aunts: Pearline Adderly and Evangeline McDonald; 3 Uncles: Robert Gilbert, Dennis and Stephen Albury of Philadelphia; 1 Step Uncle: John Gardiner; numerous Cousins, other relatives and friends including: Judith, Stanley, Patrick, Willamae Bain and family; The Barr family: Andrew, Cardisha, Cardnil, Gervano, Lecara, Lachanti, Lefred, Lenora (KC), Lepatra, Luassy of Boston, Navado, Nia and Niar of Philadelphia, Rashad, Robert Jr. and Shakara; The Bethel family: Arginal Sr., Jevon, Jullian (Shirlean), Krista, Lamon, Paul Sr. and Trevor; Audrey and Craig Bullard’s family; The Burrows Family: Audrey, Cathy, Elvin, Estella, Jimmy, John, Jonathan Jr., Joyce, Lee, Lilias, Nigel, and Shirley (Governors Harbor); Patricia (Johnny) Clark family; Ephriam and Wilfred Clinton; Karen Colebrook family; Roy ‘Heads’ Cox; Carrol Dosant; Dorrie Fernander; Peter Greenslade; Jackie Gurerro family; Theresa Horton family; James Knowles; Marlyne Lane ((Jamacia) Evamae, Jason, Keira, Lana, Melva Marshall; Christopher and Vashty McDonald; Gerlyn, Marge and Miguel McGregor; The Meadows Family & Generation: Bubba, Craig, Earl, Gerlene, Janelle, Janice, Jerome, Jonathan, Keffiann, Kenyada, Kristin, Mary, Regina, Sandra, Shelton (Freeport), Trevor and Winnifred; Dominic and Maria Nesbit; Evtonia Peart; The Rolle family: Charlene, Judilissa, Kimble (Roscoe), Terrecita (Exuma) and Theadore; Natasha Smith and Terrance Smith families; Leo Thurston; Gary Williams family; The Munnings family and friends. Special Appreciation to: Church of God of Prophecy 2nd St., Church Family and Prayer Warriors, Bishops Laish Boyd, Anthony Roker, Gersham Pratt; Pastors: Cecil Knowles, Harrison Lockhart and Minister Cyril Morris. PMH Surgical Ward West, Doctor Ferguson,

Surgical and Recovery team members, 2nd St. Family: Waden Forbes family, Vanny’s Beauty Parlor, Dean’s Groceries, Arnold, Lorrey, Steve Heastie, Heastie Service Station Crew; Kieth and Tire Shop Crew and Demeritte’s Funeral Home Services.

May God bless you all named and others, too many to mention here.

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

Death Notice for

William Alfred Moss, 75

a resident of Deveaux Street & formely of Freeport, Grand Bahama, died at his residence on Sunday, February 15, 2026.

He is survived by 5 sons: Arlington Butler (Diann), Beland Moss, William Moss Jr., Geno Moss & Anthon Butler; 5 daughters: Elsie Hepburn of Freeport, Grand Bahama, Janelle Ramsey, Natasha Moss Scott (Marcain Lenny Scott) of Freeport Grand Bahama, Stacy Miller (Herbert) of Great Harbour Cay, Berry Island & Jasmine Lewis; 1 brother: Al Moss; 2 sisters: Collene & Mercy Moss; numerous grand & great grandchildren, nieces & nephews, grandnieces & nephews & a host of other relatives & friends

Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Funeral Service for

Agnes Mary “Grammy” Wilson-Griffith, 96

a resident of #42B Deveaux Street, will be held at Church of God, Shirley Street, on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

Officiating will be Dr. Bishop W. Reynold Storr, assisted by Elder Graylin Marshall. Interment follows in Lakeview Memorial Gardens, John F. Kennedy Drive.

Agnes was predeceased by her Parents: Sarah Rahming and Albert Wilson; Husband: Ashley Griffith; Daughters: Andrea, Angela Griffith and Alice Seymour; Sons: Anthony, Alfred and Alphonso Griffith; Sister: Malvese Mitchell and Edith Cooper; Brothers: George Albert Wilson Sr.

Those surviving and longing to see Grammy again are her Daughters: Alsaida and Agatha Griffith Mrs. Deaconess Albertha Stuart, Mrs. Annamae Hanna (Rev. Jacob Hanna); Sons: Alvin Griffith (Mrs. Micheline Griffith, Adrian Griffith (Mrs. Sherryanne Griffith} Christopher Griffith; Brother: Edward Wilson; Granddaughters: Sargeant Kim Sweeting-McGregor (Supt. Qunicy McGregor), Paulette Arthur, Sonia Williamson, Jasmine Stuart-Gayle (Garey Gayle Jr.), Abrille, Darcelle and Adrianna Griffith, Shirlean Poitier, Chanell Roker, Maryann Cash, Samantha Smith, Felicia, Shantell and Angellette Griffith, Deloris Seymour, Lachrissy and Alvinique Griffith, Shantal Griffith Thompson, Alvina Griffith Adderley (Corenlius Adderley) Shiquera Gibson, Veronica Gilbert (Leonardo Glibert) Darrineka, Ashantae, Jonnasia, C’kyric, Amaya, Lakasha, Rickeisha, Rishika, Raven and Alexis; Grandsons: Bradley Griffith (Mrs. Sharon Griffith), Marvin Arthur (Mrs. Rhonda Arthur), Lamber Roberts, Desmond Stuart, Damien Poiiter (Mrs. Christine Poiter), Lawerence Seymour (Mrs. Seymour) Adrian Jr. Al’Dante, Alshano, Alvin Jr. Romeo Griffith, Anthony Williams Dane, Ricardo McFarlene, Tenile Wilson (Claudine Wilson) Allan Poirer, Reginald Jr., Alesander Desmond Jr. Noah; Great Grandchildren: Pastor Carlisa Belle (Pastor Deangelo Bell) Bradal, Chansys, Jamaz, André, Qunicy Jr. Quitoria, Shadé, Breanna, Rashade, Adara, Adrian Jr., Adair, Angelina, Julian, Joelina, Vincent, Tatum, Joesha, Rickeisha, Joshua, Dora, Demond, Albranique, Albranisha, Dane Delroy Jr. D’Aysha, Ricardo Jr., Kristan, Lakasha, Richeisha, Rishika, Raven, Alexis, Ricardo, Rashad, Ricario, Mark, Dario, Alexious Miller, D’Angeleo Pinder, Kirston, Krisoff Jenico, Shawm-Dee, Glenroy, Alisica, Delano, Neveah, Laquan, Rachel, Alia, Legend; Nieces: Pastor Martha Storr, Mary Mitchell, Mrs. Priscilla

Richardson (Lionel Richarson) Marsha Cooper-King, Gerthalene Edgecombe, Janet Dean-Lockhart, Seanalea Dean-Lewis, Vendale DeanBrown, Shyvonne Cooper, Latoyaand Kenyatta Armbrister; Nephews: James Cooper, Shane Dean, George Wilson Jr.; Numerous Grand nieces and Grandnephews too much to mention; a host of Other Relatives and Friends including: Bishop Reynold and Pastor Martha Storr, The Entire Nassau Fellowship Centre Family, heartfelt thanks to Mary Mitchell, Bishop Ian and Pastor Tanya Ferguson, Entire Family of Deveaux Street & Quackoo Street, Bishop Dr. Carl Rahming and Family, Chief Superintendent Chrislyn Skipping, Bishop Dr. Stanley G. and Rev. Irene Ferguson and members of New Free Community Holiness Cathedral Baptist Church, Ms. Claudelle Griffith and Family, Varick Memorial A.M.E. Zion, Rev. Jacob Hanna, Rev. Franklyn and Lady Katie Clark.

Friends may pay their last respects at Demeritte’s Funeral Home, Market Street, from 10-6:00 p.m. on Friday & on Saturday at the church from 8:00 a.m. until service time.

Death Notice for

Randolph Anthony “Tego” Munroe, 65

a resident of #280 Naura Cres., Elizabeth Estates, died at PMH on Thursday, February 12, 2026.

He is survived by his wife: Sherilyn Munroe; Mother: Paula Munroe; 1 daughter: Randaria Munroe; 3 sons: Lavardo, Lavarie &Terran Munroe; 3 sisters: Marilyn Ramatar, Lorraine Reckley & Melanie Munnings; 1 brother: Delano Munroe; 4 aunts: Sheila Brown, Norma Clarke, Olive Lundy & Maxine Munroe; 1 uncle: Rudolph Brown & numerous grand children & a host of other relatives & friends including: Travis Curry.

Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Death Notices for

Adassa Hazel Penn, 84

a resident of Moonshine Drive, Sunshine Park & formerly of St. Anne’s, Jamaica, died at PMH on Saturday, February 14, 2026.

She is survived by her 2 daughters: Doreen Curry of Orlando Fl. & Dr. Violet Miller of Florida; 2 sons: Howard Watson of St. Anne’s Bay, Jamaica & Barrington Watson of Lauderdale Lakes, fl.; numerous grand & great grandchildren & a host of other relatives & friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Sherman Leroy Rolle, 62

a resident of #4 Farrington Road, died at PMH on Monday, February 9, 2026.

He is survived by his sister: Annette Farquharson & a host of other relatives & friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Yvonne Hamilton, 54

a resident of #6 Hay Street, died at PMH on Sunday, February 15, 2026.

She is survived by her son: Delmar Hamilton; 1 grandchild: Arianna Stubbs; 2 sisters: Rosemarie Hamilton & Laverne Hamilton; Sister-in-law: Natasha Wright; 1 brother:

Anton Johnson; 1 aunt: Ethlyn Rolle of Freeport, Grand Bahama; 1 uncle: Joshua Johnson & a host of other relatives & friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Pauline Bevans, 62

a resident of Bullock Harbour, Berry Island & formerly of Little Creek, South Andros, died at Great Harbour Cay, on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.

She is survived by her Children: Edroy Williamson, Stephanie Williamson, Allan Knowles Jr. & Shyron Rolle; Sisters: Magnola Forbes, Elder Doreen Campbell, Vernell Goodman & Maxine Miller; Brothers: Sterling Bevans, Rev. Livingstone Bevans & Eddison Bevans.

Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Patrick Joseph Humes, 86

a resident of Market and Brougham Street, died at PMH on Sunday, January 4, 2026.

He is survived by his wife: Geraldine (Dina) Humes; daughters: Gina Thompson, Gail (Humes) Thompson & Orapa Dawkins; 1 sister: Genevieve Humes & a host of other relatives & friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Funeral Service For Clarice Mae Varence, 66

a resident of #5 Violet Avenue, Gardens Hills II, New Providence, Bahamas will be held at 11:00 a.m. on (TODAY) Thursday, February 19, 2026 at Bahamas Harvest Church, John F. Kennedy Drive, New Providence. Officiating will be Pastor Mario Moxey assisted by other ministers of the Gospel. Interment will follow in Lakeview Memorial Gardens, John F. Kennedy Drive, New Providence.

Clarice was predeceased by her mother: Lovetha Darling; father: Aaron Rolle; brother: Roderick Rolle; niece: Crystal Smith.

Left to treasure her precious memories are her children: Edgar and Chantell Varence; grandchildren: Ricardo “RJ” McPhee, Erin Varence, Nikito Varence, Sternesha Pratt, Sterniah Pratt, Breyon Varence, Selena and E’marion Varence; brother: Anthony Aaron Rolle “Tony, T” Rolle, Prince Rolle Sr.; sister: Myrtle Rolle; numerous nephews and nieces including: Jiro Forbes (Candice) of USA, Prince Jr., and Tajwah Rolle (USA), Dwight and Anthorn Williams (USA), Dominic Vernon Varence Jr., Patrick Varence Jr. (USA), Gregory Varence Jr. (USA), Clemeth Glinton Jr. (USA), Shenika Rolle, Indira Smith, Catherine Varence (USA), Melissa WilliamsRodriques, Gia and Sheniqua Williams (USA), Sherille Erwin (USA), Arique Varence-Moxey, Veronike Varence, Shandanike Varence; numerous cousins including: Andrew Darling, Keith Smith, Paula “Michelle” Johnson, Shaniqua “Kizzy” Rollington, Evelyn, Hartley, Sgt. 2384 Phillip Johnson, Kendly (Cheryl) Darling, Braymon, Franklyn of Franklyn Ferguson Photo, Everette, Dr. Rollington Ferguson (of California), Philip Ferguson, Naomi McKenzie, Rosemary Campbell, Vanwright Ferguson Sr. (of Minnesota), Marieletha Thompson, Sgt. 2212 Berkley Johnson, Cpl. 2458 Ruthmae Brown, Alfred Brown, Latoya Thompson, Malissa LaFleur, Shenika Mackey, Brithney Thompson, Gustavus, Everette Jr., Jerome, Philip Jr., Terenzo, Edmund, Oscar and Pharon Ferguson, Vanwright Jr. and Aubrey Ferguson (of Minnesota), Deangelo Kelly, Damil and Tamieko Campbell, Devon Rolle, Nequra Campbell, Ursula, Phillippa, Ashley, Neenah, Naomi, Ruthquiche, Samantha, Desha, Sansha and Raynel Ferguson, Stacey Deveaux, Shakera Hynes, Frerishia McKenzie, Laretta Thurston, Lavern and Lisa Ferguson (of Boynton Beach, Florida), Stephanie Dean, Alfred Jr., David, Earl and Anthony Darling; godchild: Shenika Rolle, Indira Smith, Miracle Morris; other relatives and friends including: Grayson Holly Treco and Family, Sybil Toote, Howard Varence, Judy McPhee, Kevin Rolle, Crystal Wilkinson and Family, Magnal Thompson and Family, Dorinda Darling, Philip Smith and Family, Herbert and Charlene Brown, Nakeira Major and Family, Willamae Braynen and Family, Cleveland Brown, Sherry Morris and Family, Marita Ferguson, Shervin Evans and Family, Mark Burrows and Family, Toosdai Smith, Michael Harris, Mario Adderley,

Marvin Dean, Ricardo Maylor-McPhee, Shavez and Sterling Pratt, Gary Thurston, Demetri Greene, Rochelle Walker and Family, William Stubbs and Family, Robert Bullard, Philip Smith, Nichol Paul, Vaughn Albury, Carla Wallace, Domica Adamson, Everlette Woodside, Derek Dorsett, Berthia Knowles and Family, Kendra Carter and Family, Antionette Hall, The Anointed Hands Parlour Family, Lisa Tucker, Zandericka Bannister, Alicia Ferguson, Alicia Brown, Shanty Lightbourne and Family, Renee Ljeoma, Davida Knowles, Hugh Poitier, Enero Cooper, Adderson Carey, Aneka Adderley, Anika Ferguson and Family, Leonard Moxey and Family, The Cox Family, Sidney Collie and Family, Krino Develeaux and Family, Timothy Walker, The Island wide Family, Aldion Bethel, Jermaine Simms, Brian Jacques and Family, the management and Staff of Bank of The Bahamas Limited, James Bain, Bain’s Electric Family, Roosevelt Dawkins and Family, Strison Rox and Family, Katrin Hanna-Wilson, The entire Frank Hanna Family, Stephanie Hall and Family, Melanie Bain, A New Look Cleaning & Supplies Limited Family, Patrick McDonald and the entire Staff and Family, Beverley Cooper, John and Latoya Carey, Keva Carey and Family, The Management and Staff of Bahamas Electricity Corporation, The Management and Staff of Colina Insurance Limited, Rev. Lockwood, Rev. Florence Deleveaux, The Hillside Family, Apostle Yvette Todd, Apostle Reno I. Johnson, Lady Shandaly Johnson and the Global Impact Church Family, Apostle Allen Albury, Apostle Rochelle Graham (USA), Mrs. Riley, Michelle Pharr and the entire VCCS family, Cheryl Rolle, Bahamas Academy Class of 1993, Trevor Fox, Lillis Thompson, Luke Caley, Ms. Johnson and the A-Team, Loxley Davis, Geno Cooper, Steven Graham (Jamaica), Keith Smith (USA), Pastor Jean Cellent and Family (USA); Special Thanks: Dr. Thambi (USA), Dr. Mucomba Millar, Dr. Beverton Moxey, Dr. Rollington Ferguson, The Management and Staff of Cleveland Clinic, Prophetess Idez LaRoda-Stubbs, Chance Farrington, Ms. Breinnae Turnquest and Family, Ms. Rhonda Kelly and Family, Sasha Miller, Domica Adamson, Carla Wallace, Stacie Lowe, Kylon Coakley, Pastor Mario and Erika, The entire Bahamas Harvest Family, Mrs. McPhee and the entire Karar Dance Academy Family, Bahamas Football Association Family, The Leadership Academy (TLA) Family, San Pedro International School Family, SCAD Family, The Rahming Brothers, M.P. Hon. Leroy N. Major and a host of other relatives and friends.

Please accept our apologies for any names that we may have forgotten. We thank you for your support and appreciate your prayers.

You have fought a good fight; you have kept the faith. Go on Mummy! Go on Mummy!

Receive your crown which the Righteous Judge Has waiting for you in the city called “Heaven.”

Relatives and friends may pay their respects at Cedar Crest Funeral Home and Crematorium Ltd., Robinson and Baillou Hill Roads, New Providence on (NEXT) Wednesday, February 18, 2026 from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. and at the Church on Thursday, February 19, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. until service time.

Funeral Service For

Mrs. Sylvia Maxine Carey-Bain, 77

a resident of Pine Crest Drive, New Providence, Bahamas will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at Believer’s Bible Ministries International, Carmichael Road West, New Providence. Officiating will be Bishop Lynden C. Young Sr. assisted by other ministers of the gospel. Cremation will follow.

Sylvia was predeceased by her parents: William Carey (2011), Althea Carey (2019); sister: Jaclyn Carey (1986), and daughter: Nanette Gibson Grey (2019).

Left to mourn and cherish her memories are her children: Elmalene (Brian) Ferguson, Dr. Tonia Ferguson, Dennis Jr. (Sheretta), Dwayne, and Devon Sands; granddaughters: Myracle Davis, Caron Gibson, Brinae (Kaylen) Campbell, Breann Ferguson, Hanna and Denaj Sands; grandsons: Samuel Gibson, Jason Rahming, Devon Jr. and Devante Sands; great grandchildren: Hailey Curtis, D’asia, Ryan and Carson Gibson; aunt: Christine Carey (John) (of Tarpum Bay, Eleuthera Bahamas); sisters: Mary Elizabeth (Randall) Charlton, Alice Sears, Retired Nurse Shirley and Aune Carey, Peggy Rose (Foster), Hildarene Ward, Minister Ruthnell Rolle (Elder Garnett), Joan Bethell; brother: Prince (Audra) Carey; nieces and nephews: Jermaine, James (Freneka), and Monique Sears, Kendra, Kenneth and Kyle Bethell, Krystal Cleare (Samuel), Shaunna and Sheniqua Ward, Paige Seymour, Jaron and Treyvon Carey, Shantel Greene (George), Vernishka Cash (Bradley), Deandra Saunders, Dishawne and Racquel Rose, Shekirah Carroll (Kendall), Garnequa Rolle, Torry Carey, Gyron Rolle, D’nez Young, Shola Woodside Jr.; numerous grandnieces and nephews including: Jonavan Armbrister, Keanté Johnson, Kristanique McIntosh, D’nez Young Jr., Samuel Jr. and Seth Cleare, Jamie, Javiante, Alfred, Daneaka, and Jaianalese Sears, Gya Rolle, Torian, Toré, Tristian and Caleb Carey, Brayden and Brielle Cash; numerous cousins including: Delores Clarke (Wilfred), Perrilee Turner (of Massachusetts, U.S.A), Deborah Turner (of Massachusetts, U.S.A), Jefferson (Nicole), and Damian Turner, Evelyn Williams, Vanria Taylor, Sandra and Emily Davis, Natasha Bain, Geleta Rolle, Stephanie Rose, Marilyn Taylor-Olunn, Carolyn Rigby, Geneal Whyte Emmanuel, Sharon Clyde, Cornelius, Freddy and George Clyde, William “Sammy” Clyde (of Massachusetts, U.S.A), Keith, Alfred and Albert Taylor, Chief Superintendent Eugene Strachan, Martin Davis, Lester and Albert Carey, Teter Birkwiser, Catherine Taylor, Beverly Strachan, Ganette, Claudette and Megan Carey; numerous relatives including: Deaconess Melanie Moultrie, Rosetta Etienne, Drexel Sweeting Sr. and family, Blaize Darling Sr. and family, Tamara Saunders and family, Blueberry Hill Community, Ettiemae Martin and family, the Campbell family,

Deyountelay Thurston and family; friends of the family: Bishop Lynden and Lady Dellareese Young, leaders and members of Believers Bible Ministries International, Bishop Roston Davis, leaders, and members of Golden Gates World Outreach Ministries; Ambassador Devon and Lady Yolanda Rolle and members of Kingdom Discipleship Center, Bishop Erskine and Virginia Wells of Sandy Point, Abaco, The Braynen family, Angela Campbell and family, Kirk Lopez and family, Kendra Hanna, residents of Gaiety Way and Golden Gates II community, management and staff of Professional Touch with Class Salon, Jennifer Mackey, Clemma Bain, 2015 Class of Barry University - New Providence Cohort, Avaemaria Adderley-Moss and family, Trenaire Wells-McKenzie and Family, Michael and Irina Brindle-Selle, Keith and Angela Saunders, Anne K. Knowles, Faculty and staff at the Ministry of EducationScholarship and Educational Loan Division, Faculty of St Andrew’s International School, Management and Staff of Solomon’s and Cost Right Nassau, management and staff of C-Pra Texaco Carmichael Road, management and staff of Commonwealth Brewery Limited; special thanks to her health service providers: Dr. Mercianna Moxey and the Management and staff of Southside Medical Clinic, Dr. Agreta EneasCarey and Staff of W. V. Eneas Clinic, Dr. Theodore Turnquest and staff of the Public Hospital Authority Oncology Clinic, Dr. Robin Roberts and staff of Urology Associates, Dr. Wesley Francis, staff of Live Well Pharmacy and Southside Neighborhood Pharmacy; and a host of other relatives and friends.

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

Death Notice For Rashaed Bryant Russell, 39

a resident of #213 Dolphin Street, Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas died at Marsh Harbor, Abaco, Bahamas on Thursday, February 5, 2026.

He is survived by his wife: Erica; sons: Liam, Leland and Rashaed Russell; daughter: Lia Russell; mother: Elizabeth Johnson; step father: Lennard Johnson; father: Bill Russell; numerous brothers, sisters and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Funeral Service For Alicia Anishka Spencer, 43

a resident of #51 Collins Drive, Faith Gardens, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly of Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at New Light Ministries, Faith Avenue South, New Providence. Officiating will be Reverend Antonio O. Beckford Sr. assisted by other ministers of the religion. Interment will follow in Lakeview Memorial Gardens, John F. Kennedy Drive, New Providence.

Alicia was predeceased by her beloved grandmother: Barbara Agatha Young Rolle.

Cherished memories will linger in the hearts of her daughter: Aniyah Gardiner; mother: Joceyln Rolle; father: Craig Spencer; grandmother: Ulease Spencer; adopted mothers: Lavern Carroll, Peggy Smith; sisters: Candice Gibson, Aalise Rolle, Dr. Lakell, Cradeisha and Crania Spencer; nieces: Zoria Gibson, Denyque Rolle, Kanasha and Khia Spencer; aunts: Deborah Rolle-Cash, Lynda Rolle-Adderley (Paul), Donnalisa Dorsett; uncles: Foster (Merle) Rolle, Keith Rolle, Warren (Sabrina) Dorsett; loving cousins: Lakeisha (Richardo) Barrett, Mandis and Balissa Cash, Keith Jr. (Nicollette), Anfernee Russell, Foster Jr., Shante Rolle, Pastor Julian (Felicia) Laing, Megan Mills, T’Hairjo Spencer, Xavier Corbin, Summer and Wynter Dorsett; grandaunts: Nola (Harcourt) Brown, Loretta (John) McKinney, Lillian and Lorraine Young, Helen Monorow, Ruth Hamilton, Rowena Rolle, Carol Young, Maxine (Samuel) Betty, Doretha Laing, Retired Principal Nursing Officer Cherlyn Bain, Desilee Bain; granduncles: Frank (Margaret) and Percy (Alma) Young, Clarence Bain; god parents: Donna Roxbury, Roy Bullard; god children: Jakai Wallace, Azariah Bodie, Ja’elle and Jay’leyah Smith, Kyree Culmer; other relatives and friends including: Ricardo Gardiner and Family, Keith Russell Sr., Kendal Carroll and Family, Kay Francis and Family, The

Johnson’s Family, Darlene Maycock and Family, Dorothy Hart and Family, Pauline Ferguson and Family, Lakeisha Moss and Family, Ricardra Smith and Family, Shantel Cox and Family, Margaret Delson and Family, The Small Family, The Adderley Family, The Henfield Family, Tiara Higgs, Chandler Turnquest, Shaquell Carey, Melissa St. Louis-Beneby, The Klassy Nail Team, Ckye Sturrup, Dionne and Family, Perry Lockhart, Nurse Phyllis Saunders, The Sister Sister Breast Cancer Support Group, Dr. Curling, Dr. Locksley Munroe, Nurse McPhee, Nurses at PMH Oncology Department, the entire staff of FML Group of Companies, Mr. Ricardo Carey, Ms. Sutherland, Ms. Evariste, Ms. Murphy, the entire Faith Gardens Community, the entire staff of Excellence for Higher Learning School, Apostle Stephen Munroe, New Light Ministries; and a host of other family and friends too numerous to mention.

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

Death Notice For

Ian Bradford Thompson, 55

a resident of #1 Guana Cay Avenue, Yamacraw, New Providence, Bahamas, died at his residence on Monday, February 16, 2026.

He is survived by his mother: Yvonne M.P. Barlett-Lewis; sisters: Renee Thomas, Dilette Thompson, Carol Moss, Wendy Hall, Toni, Telsene, Veronica, Phyllis Thompson and Mattie “TC” Rolle; brother: Pierre Simmons, Ronald and Marcus Thompson; aunt: Shirley E. Thompson; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Death Notices For

Captain Christopher Egberth

Wallace-Fisher, 89

a resident of Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas and formerly of Duncan Town, Ragged Island, Bahamas, died at Plantation Florida on Monday, February 9, 2026.

He is survived by his wife: Francis Wallace; children: Christopher, Egbert, Wendy, Cindy, Portia and Vandalyn; 21 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren, sister: Yvonne Munroe, Claudine Joffre and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

William Nathaniel Pearce, 87

a resident of Harbour Close, Belair Estates, New Providence, Bahamas, died at his residence on Saturday, February 7, 2026.

William was predeceased by his first wife: Margaret Anita Pearce-Pratt; second wife: Theresa Arnette Pearce-Edwards; daughter: Leanna Shaw Pearce; sons: Dwayne and Ricardo Sr. Pearce.

He is survived by his sons: William Jr., Dail, Clinton, Clemeth, Terry, Lawrence, Sterling and Vandyke Pearce; step son: Rodney Clarke; step daughters: Christine Bridgewater, Genevia Dean; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Lilly Alnora Seymour, 83

a resident of Armbrister Street, Fox Hill, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly of Knowles, Cat Island, Bahamas died at Princess Margaret Hospital on Saturday, February 14, 2026.

She is survived by her daughter: Delrise (Dwayne) Daley; sons: Pedro (Marlene) Bain, Christopher Mackey, Kenneth Brice; grandchildren: Charmaine Bain, Jayson Bain, Dwayne Akia, Maygan Daley, Kenneth Brice Jr.; sister: Virginia Seymour-Butler; brothers: Patrick (Sheila) Seymour, Norman (Claudia) Seymour; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Death Notices For

Mary Eleanor DamesEvans-Davis, 83

a resident of Domingo Heights, East Street South, New Providence, Bahamas, died at the Princess Margret Hospital on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.

She is survived by her daughters: Renee (Ronald) Johnson, Carla (Jeremie) Saunders; grandchildren: Ronald Johnson Jr., Kirk Evans Jr., Jeremy Saunders; great grandchild: Leah Evans; daughter-in-law: Melissa Evans; sisters: Sherry (Anthony) Council, Shavaughn (Roland) Jones; numerous nieces, nephews a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Ima Patricia Walkine-Thompson, 76

a resident of #51 Taylor Street, Nassau Village, New Providence, Bahamas, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.

She is survived by her son: Timothy (Alacia) Walkine; daughters: Sonia Walkine, Janet Lees; grandchildren: Jamaal and Jermaine Bowe, Shardia Richards-Deveaux, Janika Collie, Tenaj Pinder, Alaina, Timothy Jr. and Aviela Walkine; 3 great grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Theresa Arnette Edwards-Pearce, 68

a resident of Harbour Close, Belair Estates, New Providence, Bahamas, died at her residence on Saturday, February 7, 2026.

She is survived by her daughter: Laneisha Edwards; son: Dervin Edwards; 14 grandchildren; brother: Nkrumah (Vanria) Edwards; sisters: Marilyn Powel-Johnson, Laverne Powel, Brendalee Wilson; step daughter: Yvette Darling; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Funeral Service For Georgina Butler, 72

a resident of #27 Weddell Avenue, Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas and formerly of Grande Riviere Du Nord Haiti, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, 21st February, 2026 at The ProCathedral of Christ the King, East Atlantic Drive and Pioneer’s Way. Officiating will be Father Kirkland Russell. Interment will follow at The Grand Bahama Memorial Park#2.

She was predeceased by her parents: Neverain and Norelia Martial; sister: Marie Martial.

Left to cherish her fond memories are her husband: Dieufaitte Butler; sons: Ricardo Butler (Dameilia Butler), Hardeley Butler (Maurissa Butler), Rodney Butler (Sandra Butler), Wisly Butler and Bradley Armbrister; daughter: Gina Major (Antonio Major); grandsons: Ricardo Butler Jr. and Rylen Butler; sisters: Caminie Zephir (Teuchler Zephir), Rose Aguilar (Fernando Aguilar), Nelta Auguste (Alix Auguste), Ernisse Martial; nieces and nephews including: Derrow Jean (Tamara Jean), Geralda Smith, Donald Zephir, Erica Zephir, Rose Carmel Martial (Luc Henrius), Johanne Zephir (F. Christopher Zephir), Jodi Zephir, Jordan Zephir, Isabel de la Torre, Evans Auguste, Nelcy Johanna Joseph Auguste; her godchildren: Reggme Solivert, Marjorie Millien, Marshada Clarke and many other friends and loved ones.

Relatives and friends may pay their respects at Yager Funeral Home & Crematorium, Queens Highway on Friday from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. and at the church on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until service time.

Death Notice For

Annie Esther Roberts, 74

a resident of Sea Shell Lane, Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas and formerly of Cherokee Sound, Abaco, Bahamas died on Friday, 6th February, 2026 at The Rand Memorial Hospital.

She was predeceased by her loving husband: Merlin Roberts; parents: Clifton and Irene Sawyer; brothers: Daniel and Gene Sawyer; sisters: Doreen Albury and Hannah Lowe.

Left to cherish her memories are her daughter: Rosalie (Eddy) JeanBaptiste; son: Mark Roberts; daughter: Annie (Ricardo) Williams; sister: Eunice Roberts; grandchildren: Thomas and Alycia JeanBaptiste, Andrew (Christina) Roberts, Mark Jr. Roberts, Iesha (Frank) Nelson, Travis (Precious) Roberts, Angelique Jean-Baptiste, Tino Lubin, Joshua Roberts, Justin and Jordan (Talia) Williams, Aaliyah Roberts; great grandchildren: Tiahna, Nevaeh and Thomas Jr. Jean-Baptiste, Shakur, Lyric, Shai, Xyon, Assata and Ausar Collie, Kristiano Smith, Travis, Gabriel, Rylee, Caleb, Skyla Roberts, MiaJade and Makai Roberts, Nyeli and Miles Nelson, Azel, Leilani, Emory, Amzi and Barrett Roberts; sister-in-law: Una Roberts uncle Barry Pinder; aunt: Suzanne Pinder-Capener; brother-in-law: Morrell Albury; family friend: Jasmin Missick; family friend: Micah Rolle; and a host of other family and friends too numerous to mention.

The family would like to thank all who have called, sent messages, offered prayers, support and kind expressions of sympathy during this very difficult time.

Relatives and friends may pay their respects at Yager Funeral Home & Crematorium, Queens Highway, Grand Bahama on Friday from 12:00 noon until 5:00 p.m.

Funeral Service For

Memorial Service For Stalwart Councillor R. Anne Marie Rahming, 67

a resident of Foster Street, Chippingham, New Providence, Bahamas will be held at Sir Lynden Pindling Centre at the PLP HeadquartersGambier House on (TODAY) Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.

Funeral Service For Stalwart Councillor R. Anne Marie Rahming, 67

a resident of Foster Street, Chippingham, New Providence, Bahamas will be held at Evangelistic Temple, Collins Avenue, New Providence on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Officiating will be Dr. W. Howard Mills, Pastor of Baptist Bible Church assisted by other ministers of the Clergy. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Gardens, Soldier Road, New Providence.

Rose was pre-deceased by her parents: Albert Rahming and Doris Darling; brothers: Kirk Rahming and Clint Rahming; grandmothers: Elinda “Titti” Virgil-Darling and Rosalie Farrington.

Left to cherish her memories are her children: Wilkie, Michael and Pethra;

adopted children: Fae (Bryan) Thompson, Minister Benjamin (Annie) Rolle, Dr. Ketroya Oliver and Monica Thurston; grandchildren: Wilkia (Jarmal) Cooper, Jernique Brooks, Shantech Brooks and Zion Williams; sisters: Helen Brown-Hendricks, Portia and Anishka Rahming; brothers: Albert Rahming and Kirk Miller; nieces: Dakota Miller and Donesha Fernander; nephews: Nathan Bullard, Dontae Fernander; uncle: Orthney Daxon; grand uncles: Felton Collie, Newman and Cleehenford Virgil; best friends “The Diamond Girls”: Paula Adderley, Christine Beneby, Dixie Jones, Shelly Austin, Diane Miller, Donna Higgs, Esterlette Nottage, Antoinette Flowers, Magnal and Velma Thompson, Monique Forbes and Althea Manya; prayer partners: Sis. Norma Rahming and Faydora Hanna; cousins and relatives: Rowena Taylor, Marilyn (Richard) Smith and family, D’Angela, Edrecka and Crystal Stuart, Stanford Stuart and family, Beatrice McIntosh and family, Archdeacon James (Rev. Angela) Palacious and family, Pam Palacious-Seyfert (Capt. Wolf) and family and Victoria Josey, Bree Wilchcombe-Villogramand family, Anzwa PalaciousJohnson and family, Rose Beneby, Florence Thurston and Shirley Bain, Gwendolyn Palacious and Family; caretaker and friend: Bernadette Beneby; special relatives and friends: Cecil (Carol) Forbes, Dr. and Mrs. Howard Mills and family, Terry (Sarah) Outten, Ms. Barbara Cartwright, The Honourable Alfred Sears, K.C., Henry Dean and family, Tamyka Walkine and family, Norma Wallace and family, Jerry Swann and family, Dr. Ross Downs and family, Dr. Taylor and family, Susan Palmer and family, the Saunders family; organizations and committees: The Centre for the Deaf Community, The Daughters of Promise, R.M. Bailey Class of ’76, The Zonta Club, the entire Baptist Bible Church family, the Fort Charlotte Community, the Bahamasair family, United Sanitation family, Lourael Lookie and the Ultimate Limousine team, Spirit of Life Ministries, Baptist Health Hospital, the Fort Charlotte PLP Branch.

Our mother touched many lives and was deeply loved by all who knew her. In our time of sorrow, we may have unintentionally omitted some names. Please accept our heartfelt apologies and know that it was never our intention to overlook anyone. Your prayers and support mean the world to us and we are truly grateful.

Viewing will be held at Sir Lynden Pindling Centre at the PLP Headquarters- Gambier House on Friday, February 20, 2025 from 10:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m. and again at the church on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until service time.

Donations can be made to Baptist Bible Church, Palmdale Branch, A/C #05745 104-324-9 In the name of Rose Rahming for the deaf ministry.

Funeral Service For

(Lowe Sound, Andros)

Ms. Dollymae Russell, 51

a resident of Lowe Sound, Andros, Bahamas will be held at New Mt Freedom Baptist Church, Lowe Sound, Andros on Saturday, February 21st, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. Officiating will be Rev’d Dr. Oswald Poitier assisted by Rev’d Dr. Sabrina Poitier and other ministers of the gospel. Interment will follow in the Lowe Sound Public Cemetery, Lowe Sound, North Andros.

Unforgettable memories are held by her 9 sisters: Britney & Shelena Russell, Rochelle McKinney, Sandy Johnson, Tanya Scott, Minister Norma Knowles, Minister Monette Mackey, Carolyn Deveaux and Cleo Griffin; 7 brothers: Perris, Roger, Julio & Teano Russell, Neko & Travis Barr; 1 sister-in-law: Minister Thesrine Russell; 6 brothers-in-law: Rufus Knowles Sr., Daquin Scott, Shrone Johnson Sr., Alexio McKinney Sr., Jason Evans Sr. and Kendall Deveaux Sr.; 20 nieces: Alexis McKinney, Jada Evans, Daquanique & Merci Scott, Shantia Barr, Jerusha Knowles, Tara Rolle, Ashley Miller, Lanette Fritt, Leola & Le’Andra Mackey, Claudia Johnson, Clarissa & Shanice Barr, Melissa Grant, Anicia Russell, Shonell Griffin, Sheniqua Cooper, Keisha & Kennise Deveaux; 17 nephews: Edney Higgs, Alexio & Azario McKinney, Jason Evans, Earlin, Noah, Eric & Tristan Russell, Greg Evans, Isiah & Stom Knowles, Kirkwood & Tarran Barr, Lenardo & Marlin Mackey, Renardo Griffin, Kendall and Danario Deveaux; 3 aunts: Martha Dean, Evelyn Russell & Lovely Knowles; 2 uncles: Edwin Miller & Randolph McQueen; 12 grand nieces: Tatyana, Azaria & Azariel Grant, Skye & Layla Fritt, Joy & Britney Knowles, Janiya, Journee, Jayda & Alysa Russell, Germany; 19 grand nephews: Edney Higgs Jr., Jaylin, Devorn, Marchello & Stom Knowles Jr., Anthony, Joshua, Alex & Aivin Russell, Rishon & Keishaun Rolle, Ramarri Griffin, Angelino Cooper, Kristin Cleare, Kaiden Deveaux, Jayce & Tarrant Barr & Jhaylen Saunders; cousins: Pearl & Claranell Russell, Wilton & Allen Russell Jr., Terra & Laverick Evans, Nadine Lewis, Cyprianna, Algerine & Anita Russell, Minister Norine Smith, Minister Almetta Culmer, Eulamae, Jermaine, Laveeka, Aniska, Cofie, Denise, Donnna, Phil, Emerson & Constable Elmas McQueen, Cliffton, Leon, Andrew, Isaac & Sunae Colebrooke, Terrel, Rekel, Chester & Sherryann Griffin, Nasticia, Huemadison, Leslie, Nigel, kimberley,

Yvomi, Magnetta & Jolyn, Inspector Kamuel, Berkit, Knowles, Julie Evans, Lenamae Knowles, Georgina, Seymour, Keith Russell, Alfie Stubbs, Linda Evans, Jancine Bowleg and Alva Brown, Jancy, Annalee & Terrance McQueen, Branden Colebrooke, Tiny Fernánder and Rosie Smith; other relatives and friends including: Elvis Dean, Dale Evans, Vanria Barr, Emily Griffin, Ashanique Neely, Shaniqua Brown, Pastor Filmore Russell & the Mt. Olive Church family, Pastor E. John Newton & family, Dr. Oswald Poitier & the Mt. Freedom Church family, Darren Evans & family, Asilee Evans & family, Pastor Ifill Russell & the Mt. Calvary Church family, Pastor Rudell Marshall & the New Salem Baptist Church family, Billy Evans & family, Martha Knowles & family, Patty & Ben Rolle & family, the entire Community of Lowe Sound and Red Bays, Andros, Bahamas.

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

Viewing will be held at Eternal Rest Mortuary, #244 Market Street and Oxford Avenue, New Providence, Bahamas on Friday, February 20th, 2026 from 10:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m. and again at the church on Saturday, February 21st, 2026 from 12:00 noon until service time.

Death Notice For Ms. Zulema Sumora Armbrister, 49

a resident of Bacardi Road, New Providence, Bahamas died at her residence on Tuesday, February 10th, 2026.

She is survived by her daughter: Carleah Armbrister; son: Jaden Ferguson; sister: Monique Catalano; brother: Ron Demeritte; sister-in-law: Indira Demeritte; brother-in-law: Peter Catalano III; nieces: Tamika Marshall, Karissa Catalano; nephews: Clevon Bain, Deangelo Catalano, Ron Demeritte Jr., Ryan Demeritte, Riley Demeritte and a host of other relatives and friend too numerous to mention at this time.

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

Funeral Service For Death Notice For

Ms. Eliza L. Taylor, 98

a resident of Persis Rodger’s Home off Farrington Road, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly of Masons Bay, Acklins, Bahamas will be held via ZOOM, Zoom ID - 833 4395 0207 Zoom Password - 815085 on Saturday, February 21st, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. Funeral Discourse will be Bro. Niall Farquharson. Cremation was held

She leaves behind one son: Basil Taylor (wife Kathy) of Nassau; two grandsons: Eldridge and Mark (wife Royanne) both of Nassau; one great granddaughter: Elecia; two brothers: David Cox (wife Diane) of Fort Pierce Fla and Rupert Cox (wife Norma) of Nassau; one sister: Malcolin Cox of Nassau; two sisters-in-law: Ruby Polhemus and Leotha Whyly; beloved nieces, nephews and a host of family members and friends too numerous to mention.

We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to the entire staff at Persis Rodgers for making her four year stay there comfortable, loving and secure.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Eliza Taylor’s memory can be made to the Persis Rogers Home For The Aged.

(The Bluff, South Andros) Senior Customs Guard Alonzo Forbes, 62

a resident of Harold Road, The Bluff, South Andros, Bahamas died at his residence on Thursday, 12th February. 2026.

He is survived by his brothers: Hewlyn (Sue) and Glenroy (Karen) Forbes; sisters: Juanita Forbes and Marinell Forbes Damastus; sisterin-law: Geneva Forbes; twenty nephews, nineteen nieces and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention at this time.

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

Celebration Service For

Mr. Cyril Green, 78

of Mangrove Cay, Andros, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, February 21st, 2026, 10:00am at Central Church Of Christ, Yellow Elder Way, Yellow Elder Gardens, New Providence. Officiating will be Pastor Andrew Major assisted by other ministers of the gospel. Interment will follow in Oldtrail Cemetery, Abundant Life Road, New Providence.

Left to cherish her memories are her daughter: Linamae Miller; sisters: Marion Bethell and Gwendolyn Green; brother and sister hood: Floyd Rolle, Eric Williams, Perry Sweeting, Trevor J. Rolle, Jacklyn Bowleg, Glynis (Penny) Armbrister, Cleola Wilson; nieces: Juliett Green, Sasha WilliamsFrancis (Wenzel), Bloneva Green, Sheila (John) Mitchell, Jacqueline Laverity, Dionne Knowles; nephews: Mark (Sashalee) Kendall, Aaron (Adween), Michael, Oswald (Linda), Oscar, Charles, Wayne Oneal and John Green, Rajineesh Russell; aunts: Joycelyn Green and Georgina Pennerman; uncle: Philip Green; numerous grand nieces and nephews: Albertha Green, Kennadi Green, Shelby, John, Aaron (Jr.) and Shanaya Green, Elias and Kaiamanie Russell, Tonae and Anthonia Strachan, Antishrea and Antishua Archer, Charmaine, Osmond and Cyranique and Cyriaque Williams Jr., Mason Armbrister; other relatives family and friends: the later Sarah Sweeting and Family, the Late Earla Sweeting and Family, the later Edith Sweeting and Family, the late Florine Bowleg and family, the later Earla Sweeting and Family, the later Bruce Sweeting and Family, Joycelyn Green and Family, Phillis Green and Family, the later Duke Green and Eva Green Family, the later Ethel Green and Family, George Green and family, Fedrick King and family, Mara Sweeting, Eddie Clarke, Ellis Bowleg, Jarius (Jerry) Bowleg and the entire Bowleg family, Daisy Simmons, Ophelia Brown, Mara Sweeting-Bethell, Whitney Bastian and family Pastor Keith Robinson and family, Anthony Strachan and family, Joan Clarke, Thomas Strachan, The Cash family, Cyril Miller and family, Maryann Strachan and family, Berthlyn and Maria Green, Virgil Bowleg, Lenora (Lee) Gray-Braynen, Fedrick King (Bam) and family, The King and Moxey family, Sidney Bowleg and family,

Elsaida (Sadie) Bastian and family, Hon. Leanardo Lightbourne Member of Parliament for North Andros & the Berry Island, the management and staff of Serenity Memorial Mortuary, the staff of The Mangrove Cay Community Clinic, the fishing community, the community of Pinders and the entire community of Mangrove Cay Andros and others too numerous to mention.

Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at Serenity Funeral Home and Crematorium on Friday, February 20, 2026 from 12:00 noon to 5:00pm and at the church on Saturday, February 21, 2026 from 10:00am until service time.

Where the Name is Service and your loved ones ours.

Mr. Marc Antoine Esperance, 46

of Sandilands Village, New Providence, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, February 21st, 2026 at the graveside at Southern Cemetery, Cowpen and Spikenard Roads, New Providence at 10:00am. Officiating will be Pastor Melvin Lewis. Interment will follow thereafter.

He was predeceased by his mother: Biennaise Esperance.

He is survived by his father: Appeau Pierre; brothers: Michael & Alios Pierre and Clobens St. Fleur; sisters: Lorvanie & Junia Pierre, Yvonnia & Laurah Paul; sistersin-law: Lucy Pierre & Margdala Pierre; brother-in-law: LaRose; uncles: Apoleon, Tercius, & Dieudonne Esperance; aunts: Medeline Esperance; nieces: Sarah Miller, kaylah, Kenna, Kenzie & Alisa Pierre, Isabella Paul & Emma Hannah & Dream Smith; nephews: Antonio Miller, Elijah, Jonathan Esperance, Kyle & Aiden Pierre; cousins: Valence Esperance, Richie Bellevue, Jennifer Destin, Brandy & Rodgrika Bellevue and other relatives and friends.

Where the Name is service and your loved ones ours.

Families are our #1 Priority

Funeral Service For

Lloyd George Gay, 83

of West Bay Street, New Providence, Bahamas

will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, 22nd February, 2026 at Centerville Seventh-day Adventist Church, Centerville, Nassau, Bahamas. Officiating will be Dr. Michael Toote.

CREMATION WILL FOLLOW.

Preceded in death by his parents: James Audley Gay and Amy Maria Nairn-Gay; uncle: Archibald (Archie) Nairn; brothers: Dr Norman Rupert Gay, James Audley Gay (San Salvador)

Cherished memories from his daughter: Joyann (Theodore) Othello-Bridgewater; sons: Sean (Sundae) Gay, Lincoln Gay; brother: Samuel Warren Gay; sisters-in-law: Josephine Gay, Tonya SturrupGay, Rebecca Sturrup, Tara Lavallee, Gianna Duncombe; brothers-in-law: Troy Sturrup, Luc Lavallee, Kovah Duncombe; aunts: Lydia Nairn-Curtis, Mary Dian Nairn; grandsons: Desmond (Tacoya) Bethell, Lincoln Gay Jr.; granddaughters: Kathleen Gay, Sherrieka Othello, Twila Othello, Maya Gay; (adopted) great granddaughters: Gabrielle and Destaca Bethell; nephews: Norman Demetrius Gay Jr., Tarick James Gay, Ulysses Smith, Seth Chaney (adopted); Samuel W. Gay Jr., Samuel (Marcia) Gay, Shervin (Shannon) Gay, Henry Darren Gay, Dannie James (Caroline) Gay; nieces: Sandra Gay, Sharon Gay-Brown, Andrea Gay, Starlene Gay-Mark, Jessica Gay; other relatives and friends: Joann Forbes Family, Tomiko Nairn, Areshea Taylor, Lykendra Bonimy and Alexa Russell; Evangelist Louvena Butler-Rolle and family, Rev. Ivan Butler Sr. and family, Dillet Nairn and family, Pamricka Nairn-Rodgers and family, Carriemae NairnHunt and family of San Salvador, Pastor Emeritus Mavis Major and family of San Salvador, Apostle David Butler and family, Apostle Paul Butler and family, Rev. Harrison Butler and family of Freeport, Grand Bahama, Winifred Nairn-Campbell and family of Freeport, Grand Bahama, Henrick Nairn and family of Freeport, Grand Bahama; Sonia Timothy-Knowles and family, Cheryl Timothy-Brown and family, Maxine Burrows and family, Abraham Butler and family, Louise Simmons and family; Winifred (Michael) Thompson and family, Andrew McKinney, Anthony (Keva) McKinney and family, Gregory D (Stella) Thompson and family, Michelle (Clarence) McCow, Tanya (Mark) Bell and family, Angela Thompson and family, Nicoyas (Len) Hilbert and family, Valarie Wallace and family, Jamal Davis and family, Portia Barnett and family, family of the late Maureen Miller; relatives: Family of the late Icelyn Y Ferguson; Gay family of Fresh Creek, Andros; Butler and Albury families of United Estates, San Salvador; Angela (Ashley) Bowe and family; Adell Gay; Elisabeth Brown Life Friends: Pastors, Elders, and Members of the Centreville Seventh Day Adventist Church, Centreville SDA Church Choir, Carlton Wright, Glorian Storr, Beverley Laroda, Edna Tynes Ijeoma, Donald Dean, Dorothea Ritchie, Hon. Neville Wisdom and family, Richard Demeritte and family, Fred Sturrup, Linda (John “Peanuts”) Taylor and others. The Family apologizes for any omission of relatives and friends. Please bear with us as we go through this most difficult time.

May His Soul Rest In Perfect Peace!

THERE WILL BE NO PUBLIC VIEWING.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Butlers’ Funeral Homes and Crematorium.

Funeral Service For

Sonia Gail La-Roda, 80

of Yamacraw, Nassau East, New Providence, Bahamas who passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026 at the Princess Margaret Hospital will be held at 11:00 a.m. on (TODAY) Thursday, 19th February, 2026 at Grace Community Church, Grace Avenue, New Providence. Officiating will be Sr. Pastor Lyall Bethel.

CREMATION WILL FOLLOW.

Left to cherish her fond memories are her son: Christian La-Roda Thomas (Claire); grandsons: Sebastian & Alexander; sisters: Jill DeZylva, Carol Jay, Jackie Jenkins; Brothers: David Ross, Max Tew (Caroline); numerous nieces & nephews; other family & friends including: Ian, Sonia, Jefferson & Jasper Thomas & Lex Newman-Thomas; and a host of other relative and friends too numerous to mention.

There will be NO PUBLIC VIEWING.

Funeral arrangements done by Butlers’ Funeral Homes and Crematorium.

Funeral Service

For

Gloria Ann Sweeting, 76

of Sandilands Village, New Providence, Bahamas, who passed away at Doctors Hospital on Saturday, 14th February, 2026 will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, 25th February, 2026 at St. Paul’s Baptist Church, Bernard Road, New Providence. Officiating will be the Reverend J. Carl Rahming assisted by other members of the clergy. Interment will be in the Church’s Cemetery.

Left to cherish her many memories are her son: Keyno Davis (Juanita); grandchild: Kayla Richelle Davis; siblings: Tyrone Sweeting, Goldie (Lloyd) Ranger, Shirley Knowles, Anthony Knowles, Raymond (Monica), Knowles, Kevin Knowles, Hazel (Ricardo) Thompson, Bishop Jeffrey (Nadine) Knowles, Maurice (Lawonnis) Knowles of Georgia, Richard (Donna) Moss, Andrew (Juliet) Moss, Kirk Moss, Denerio Moss, Eleanor Cartwright, Caroline Edgecombe, Wendy Smith; aunts: Blanche Timothy, Barbara Rodgers and Joycelyn Cartwright; nieces and nephews: Mario Grant, Dr. Brunee Dorsett, Rio Pratt, Cleo Storr, Trevor Sweeting, Ashley Butler, Aubrey and Anwar Knowles, Candia Rolle, Amber Knowles, Lisa Knowles, Troy Knowles, Monteno Davis, Monique, Sean, Qutelle and Anthony Knowles, Leonardo and Rickeith Thompson, Joann Smith, Alicia Poiter, Jeffrey Knowles Jr., Aleah Knowles, Donovan, Ashley and Annya Moss, Shemica Johnson, Jordan and Daniel Johnson; Numerous relatives and friends including: Jerry Davis, Reverend Rochelle Smith, Marilyn Timothy, Billy Sweeting, Mark, Darrin & Keisha Rodgers, Paula Miller, Lynden and Monique Sweeting Ethlyn Johnson, Eulamae Gordon, Dr. Anwar Hanna, Valentino Gordon, Wilfred Dorsett and Family, Nathan Johnson, Netty Mathis, Cecelia Newry, Michelle Roach, Bernard Collie, Gina and Sharon Sweeting, Sandra Brice, Yvette Sweeting, Andrea Dennard, Katie and Danish Williams, Rovina Salahuddin, Derrell Moss, Madeline Gardiner and a host of other relative and friends too numerous to mention.

Relatives and Friends may pay their last respects at Butlers’ Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Ernest and York Streets on Tuesday, February 24th, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Butlers’ Funeral Homes and Crematorium.

Funeral Service For

Angela Christine Benson, 73

a resident of Commonwealth Avenue, Blair Estates, New Providence, Bahamas who died on Wednesday, February 11th, 2026 will be held at 10:00 a.m on Thursday, February 26th, 2026 at St. Matthew’s Anglican Church, Church Street, New Providence, Bahamas. Officiating is Father Tynes and Father Jupp.

CREMATION HELD PRIOR TO SERVICE.

Left to cherish her memories are her husband: Christopher Benson; son: Christian Jonathan Benson; daughter and son-in-law: Amanda and Alexander Stevenson; grandchildren: Mason and Ryan Stevenson; brother and sister-in-law: Herbert and Frankie Mae Thompson; sister: Elsie Weech; sister-in-law: Joanna Grammatico; aunt: Janette Carroll; numerous nephews and nieces including: Hugh and Maria Thompson; numerous cousins: who were more like sisters and brothers including: Marion Chestnut; Candis (Justin) Pritchard and family Sheila and Brandon Pearce; Warren (Sandra) Knowles and family; Michael (Pandora) Knowles and family; Michelle (Duane) Wells and family, Racardo (Melissa) Underwood and family, Hank Weech; Eleanor Spinler; Agatha Howard and family, Alfred (Elaine) Sweeting and family; Barbara Checkley and family; Dolly (David) Sugarman; Jane (Bill) Werne and family; Thelma Sands and family; Peggy Sands; Lisa (Johnny) Sanchez; Bill (Debbie) Sands and family; Jessica (Alison) Underwood and family; Sarahann (Tony) Lowe and family; Paul (Thezle) Higgs and family; Jason (Deborah) Higgs. Roberts and Weech Bimini family; adopted daughter: Portia (Fred) Carey and family. Jennifer Pinder and family; Richard (Libia) Chestnut; Dockendale and Campbell Shipping family, Christ Church Cathedral and St. Matthews family; Valerie Stevenson and family; Jan (Cecille) Smith and family; staff at Doctors Hospital, Kelsey and Curly (Curlys Restaurant); Loretta Butler-Turner; and numerous other family and friends too many to mention.

In lieu of flowers please make donation to St. Matthews or Christ Church Cathedral in her honor

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Butlers’ Funeral Homes and Crematorium.

Death Notice For

Inez Elizabeth Brown, 85

of Sappodilla Boulevard, Pinewood Gardens, New Providence, Bahamas who passed away on Thursday, 12th February, 2026 at the Princess Margaret Hospital.

It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend.

Left to cherish her precious memories are her son: Sen. Hon. Michael Halkitis (Dr. Tracy Roberts-Halkitis); daughters: Colene Collie, Linda Woodside, and Linda Halkitis; her cherished grandchildren: Kiran Halkitis, Soraya Halkitis, Cruze Woodside, Danielle Woodside, Donell Woodside, Brandon Halkitis, and Kayden Halkitis; siblings and aunt: Mrs. Marlon Brown; beloved pet: Oreo Brown; and a host of other relatives and dear friends.

She will be deeply missed and forever remembered by all who knew and loved her.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Funeral Service For

Alma Lillian Taylor-Smith, 64

of Sequoia Street, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly of Turnbull, Long Island, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, February 21, 2026, 10:00 a.m. at St. Barnabas Anglican Church, Wulff Road, New Providence. Officiating will be Fr. Roderick Bain assisted by Deacon Jamal Turnquest. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Gardens, Soldier Road, New Providence.

She was predeceased by her mother & Father: Ephraim & Flossitta Taylor; brother: Errol Edgecombe; daughter: Sheena Smith.

Alma leaves to cherish her precious memories her beloved husband: Michael Smith; loving children: Tiffiany Smith, Lateco Smith, Deneko Smith; cherished brothers and sisters: Julia, Ephraim (Bridgette), Peter (Shauna), Taylor, Idella (Bruno) Grant and Arnette (Kevin) Russell; treasured grandchildren: Decorde, Tatiana, Turiea, Shanika, Kidada, Oliver, Lateka, and Shateka Smith; nieces and nephews: Crystal (Eddie)Knowles, Rhondelle, Ephraim Jr., Brianna, Tenika, Peter Jr. (Ashanique), Quanica, Quashad (Branique) Taylor, Gabrielle, Jordan (Jazmine) Grant, Haranette Taylor, Chanate Russell and Erika Edgecombe; grand nieces and nephews: Jeffery, Qari, Quaniah, Quanay, Quanique, Paris, Paige, Peton, Camren, Taylor, Dashawn, Jamarion, Samiah, Simon, Christina, Ashanti, Rebecca, Edward Jr., Rhomell, Rhozeah, Haration, Rick Jr., Jor’najh, Ja’Narie and Char’lize; great-grandniece: Anaiah Knowles; aunts and uncles: Florence Taylor, Rose Gibson, and Edward Gibson; brotherin-law: Wendall (Gloria), Kevin, Dwayne, Walter, Glenn, Gary, Herbie & Ferno Smith; sister-in-law: Shelia (Santiago), Daphne, Palm & Shirley Smith, Sherrol Edgecombe; step children: Michael, Kayla, Shonell, Dwight, Corey, Colton, Samantha, Reginald, Tamia, and Erica, Wendira, Sergio & Dario Smith, Jayde Souffrant & kettly Sanchez; best friend: Sonia McKinney; she also leaves to mourn numerous cousins too many to mention, along with other family and friends including: the Gibson family, Dorothy & Angie Taylor family, Ritchie family, Roxbury family, Smith family, Major family, Long Island family, Grant family, and Cartwright family, Sonia Carroll, McKinney Family, PMH Hospital & Staff Johns (the Work Centre).

The body will repose in the Blessed Redeemer Chapel at Ferguson’s Funeral Directors, 7th Terrace Collins Avenue, New Providence on Friday from 12:00noon-5:00p.m. and at the Church on Saturday from 9:00a.m. until service time.

Semi-Military Funeral Service for

Retired Superintendent of Police

Cedric Rodney Bullard Sr., 62

“Bull”, “Pappa”

of Ameryllis Avenue, Garden Hills #1 will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday 20th February, 2026 at Golden Gates World Outreach Ministries, Golden Gates. Officiating will be Rev’d Minister Markerio Simmons assisted by other ministers of the Gospel. Interment will follow in Lakeview Memorial Gardens and Mausoleum, J.F.K. Drive and Gladstone Road.

Left to cherish fond memories of Cedric are his Wife: Diana Bullard; Sons: Cedric Bullard Jr. Insp, R.B.P.F and Cordero Bullard; Daughter: Cedricka Bullard; Daughters-in-law: Racquel and Bianca Bullard; Grandchildren: Daxon Bullard, Aria Bullard, Caysen Bullard, Kamya Murphy and Aisa Charlow; Mother: Ruth Bullard; Sister: Ann Bullard; Brother: Henzel Bullard; Aunts: Lillian Fox, Althea Hepburn, Lyzette Adderley, Josephine Burrows, Betty Cooper; Uncle: Sheldon Adderley; Sister-in-law: Annamae Hamilton; Brothers-in-law: John Woodside, Rodney Hamilton and Kingsley Hamilton; Numerous Nieces & Nephews: Johniqua and Kennon Evans, Deangelo and Jannie Deveaux, Indira and Kostico Hanna, Roberto and Cara Deveaux, Indira Bullard, Craig and April Lundy, Kyrie Hamilton, Greco Wilson, Letesa Seymour, Ansel Bullard, Johnell Woodside, Johnette Woodside, Latrass Hamilton, 2752 Sgt. Jammal and A.S.P. Tiffany Hamilton, Ricardo and Hernipha Hamilton, Yvette Hamilton, 2164 Sgt. Leonardo and Shevette Smith, Alecia S. Bowe and Diveane Bowe, Anton Bullard, Khominie Adderley Bronx NY, Tara Mckenzie Atlanta, GA, Ryan Adderley Greenwich CT, Kayshara Ohio State, Kayshana Destiny and Danesha Adderley, Christopher and Janet Adderley, Collin Ford, Everton Strachan; Numerous Great Grand Nieces & Nephews: Kayden Francis, Pedro Bodie Jr., Caleb and Ca’lean Lundy, Kamani Seymour, Roneka Dieuvielle, Christopher Adderley Jr., Tia Bentley and Tarajii Yari, Gabrielle Deveaux, Chloe, Kennedy, Tyler Deveaux; Cousins: Min.

Lisa Bethel, Chief Sup. Seldan Adderley, Reserved Randy Adderley, Ranrick Adderley, Leonard Hepburn, Reserved Sargent Kendal Hepburn, Sandra Burrows, Joan Sweeting, Tiffany Adderley, Melvin Burrows, Bernard Burrows, Ronald Burrows, Bertram Williams, David Fox, Rudolph Fox, Marsha Fox, Eloise Fox, Arnold Fox Retired/ Reserved Sargent, Zelda Fox, Overseer Pastor Angela Rolle, Judith Antoine, Anthonique, Brenda, Ann, Charmaine, Pauline, Kenneth Mcphee, Edith, Kathleen, Ruth, Anthony Sr and Jr, Gary, Rat, Carolyn Strachan, Gregory Sherman; Numerous relatives and friends including: Samuel Thompson (Retired Sgt) and family, Carolyn Gaitor, Valrie Gaitor and family, Sharon Neely and family, Clayton King, Andrew Swan, Lenny Rolle, Cigman Stubbs, Jackie Rapier, Raquel Curry, Ossie Rolle (Retired) and family, Marie Francis (Retired) Quentin “Barabbas” Woodside Family Lance Bennons and Family, Don Stuart and Family, Captain James Curling and Family Isadora and Dwain Lamb, Edward Evans, Virgina Evans and family, Devonne Smith, Prudence Mackey, Alvin Beckford, Tonjia Burrows and Family, Troy Sampson and famiy, Rudolph and Denise Farrington, Ross Corner and Quackoo Street family, The Hon. Wayne Munroe and family, The Hon. Jomo Campbell and family, The Hon. Myles Laroda and family, The Hon Mario Bowleg and Family. Shanta Knowles Commissioner of Police, Deputy Commissioner of Police Anthony Rolle, (ASP)Manzel Dorsett, Cannon Stephen Davies, (Ch. Supt) Laura Stuart, (Supt.) Pratt, (Supt.) Shakiel Mackey Riley and Family, Bishop John W. Ferguson (A.C.P Ret) and Family, Ismella Davis Miller (D.C.P Ret) and Family, Clayton Fernander (Retired Commissioner of Police) (Retired Asst. Commissioner) Solomon Cash, Bernard. K. Bonamy, Jr. (Sr. A.C.P) Roberto Goodman (A.C.P) A. Rahming, (Retired Supt) E. Demeritte, (CH. Supt) W. Hart, (CH. Supt) D. Brown, (CH. Supt) E. Maycock, (Supt) J. Evan, (Supt) L. Sherman, (A.S.P.) K Martin, (A.S.P) D. Burrows, (A.S.P) L. McKenzie, (A.S.P) C. Major, (CH. Supt) Allison Brooks, (Insp) R. Miller, (Insp) N. Mackey, (D/Sgt.3468) A. Deveaux, (Sgt 3134) Whyte, Micheal Johnson, Shervin Brayen, (Ret Sgt) Basil Evans, (Ch. Supt Retired) James Miller and Family, (Ret/Sgt) Jay Sargent, The community of Garden Hills #1, Rev. Leon Johnson (Ret. D.CP)and family, The Wilkinsons family, The Thurston Family, The Mitchell Family, The Seymour Family, The ClarkeFamily, The Collie Family, The Hamilton family, Philip Finlayson and Family, Percy Pople and Family, Special thanks to Dr. Clyde Munnings, Dr. Don Deveaux, Dr. Dames Dr. Ingrahm and Dr. Smith, Staff and Nurses of Private Surgical (PMH), Music Makers, Roots One Family, Saxons, The Valley Boys; and many others numerous Family and Friends too much to mention.

May His Soul Rest In Peace!

Friends may pay their last respects at the The Paul Farquharson Center (Police Headquarters), East Street (TODAY) Thursday, 19th February 2026 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and at the church on Friday, 20th February 2026 from 10:00 a.m. until service time.

Funeral Service for

Iris Margaret Smith, 89

of Soldier Road Wesr and formerly of Staniard Creek, Andros will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday 20th February, 2026 at St. Joseph’s Parish, Boyd Road. Officiating will be Monsignor Alfred Culmer assisted by other members of the clergy. Interment will follow in Lakeview Memorial Gardens and Mausoleum, J.F.K Drive and Gladstone Road.

Left to cherish fond memories of Iris are her Daughter: Lisa Valdez Smith; Sons: Michael Trevor Smith Sr. (Joy Ann), Wynton Rudolph Smith Sr. (Kathleen), Michael Rudolph Smith Jr. (Helena); Step-Daughter: Claudette Hield; Grandchildren: Austina Smith-Knowles (James Sr.), Celicia Knowles (Crispin), Omar Smith Sr. (Jaimee), Sophia Smith, Phoenicia Smith, Austin Smith III (Nadia), Gerald German, Jr., Rudi, Michael Jr., Lelia, Wynton Jr., Miguel, and Immanuel Smith, Franchelle Wilchcombe (Kyle), Garian Jones and Tyrell Collins; Great Grandchildren: Neveah Smith, Jaime, James Jr., Jadan, Jason, Justin, Jewel and Jayla SmithKnowles, Christinae and Celia Knowles, Omar Jr. and Sharon Smith, Noel Smith-St. Claude, Nylah and Nykhai Williams, Aiden and Aubrey Smith; Brother: Maxwell Brown (Margaret); Sisters-in-law: Naomi Brown, Margaret Brown, Andrea Whyms, Marcia Smith (Alvie) and Patricia Smith; Adopted Brothers-in-law: Wilmore Brown (Catherine) and Octavian Brown; Nieces & Nephews: Dr. Reverend Joseph B. Saunders, J.P., and Nathaniel Moss, Janice McDonald and Valarie Salmon; Shanla Cleare (Clarence), Vanessa, Brockholst, and McCoy Brown, Mona Albury, Jason Stubbs and Garrett Brown; Helen, Suzanne, Nicole, Dominique, Ainsworth, Miriam, Paschal, Alex, Vanessa and Maxine Brown, Marvin and Marcian Lloyd (Aquila) and Helena Lloyd-Deveaux; Alecia Ferguson, Adrian Jr., Nikia Forbes, and Lamont Whymms; Joycelyn Butler (Wilfred), Bradley, Anthony (Sharon), Anita Russell and family, Marvin, Derek, and Jason Johnson and their spouses; Charmaine Smith-Saunders and family; God Children: Michael Moss, Freddie Munnings, Linda Johnson and Hensal Black; 40 Grand Nieces and Nephews and other relatives and friends including: Emerald Brown, Lynn Thompson, Mavis Joseph, Marina Lee, Vanlock and Wellington Fowler, the Antonio, Bain, Marshall, Whymms, Woodside and Swaby families, the families of Staniard Creek, Andros, The Brown and Fowler families of Blanket Sound, Andros; the families of Joyce Bannister, Hilda Antonio and Richard Riley, the children of the late Carmetta Marshall, the family of the late Petuna Johnson, the children of the late Madge Morrison, Naomi Whymms and the classmates of the Staniard Creek All Age School, Anita Lewis from Atlanta, Georgia, Daisy Sears and Family, Elizabeth “Mumbo” Stubbs and family, children of the late Leon Whymms, Linda and

Vanessa Kemp and family, Claudette and the Galanos family, the children of the late Harry Saunders, the children of the late Granville Antonio, Families of Joy and Sheila Antonio, Norma Woodside and family, Betty Antonio and family, Joseph Whymms and family, Claretha Duncombe and family, the children of the late Mae Gaitor Johnson and their families, Charles Neely and family, the children of the late John, James and George Neely, the families of Laverne Williams, Luann Edwards, Lorna Knowles, Electa and Perry Williams, Perry Deane and Family, Michelle Thompson and Family and Siobhan Deane, Veronica Hutcheson and Family, Rufus Johnson Jr. and Family, Sharon Johnson and Patrice Cooper and Family, Hattiemae Rolle and Family, Bowlean Rolle and Family, Daswell and Sylvia Bevans and family, Angela and Oral Ferguson and family, the children of “Pompey” Russell and their families, the families of Jestina Pinder, the families of Trevor, Cheryl, Vanria, Cheyvonne, Charlotte and Kevin Bethel, Geoffrey, Kendal and McFarlen Pennerman, Janet and John Walkes and Family, Maxine Julien and Family, Lydia Curtis and Family, Marilyn Moss and Family, Ruth and Katie Smith and Family, the family of Dorothy Bowe, Anna Rahming and Family, Families of the Resurrection Catholic Church including the Ladies Auxiliary and Legion of Mary, Monsignor Alfred Culmer, Father Stephen Nnadi, The Most Venerable Archbishop Patrick Pinder, Father John Johnson; Father Noel Clarke, Sister Clare-Rolle and the Benedictine Sisters of St. Martin’s Convent, Pearl Rahming and Family, Stella Nichols and Family, Marie and Albert Rahming Sr. and Family, Loraine Hepburn and Family, Erma Demeritte and Family, Althamese Isaacs and Family, Mavis Johnson and Family, Grace Wallace and Family, Marina Archer and Family; Dennisco Rahming, Dr. Inga Pratt and Family, Yoshie Forbes and Family, Shennice Dequaten and Rechenza Smith and Family, Nola, Brenda, Yvonne, Karen, Arnette, Dwayne and Staria Moxey; Samuel, Alan, and Marva Black and Albert Storr; Tyrone Davis, Diana Cunningham, and Elizabeth Glass, Lawrence and Deborah Elliott and Family, Tasha Lundy and Family, Mrs. Hazel Chea and Family, Gerald German, Sr. and Family, Nathalie Russell, Ellecia Darling, Vita Sands and Family, Leon and Janice Stubbs and Family, Randolph Burrows and Family, Denise Fritz and Family, Thaddeus Cornish and Family, Rico Cleare and Family, Mario Miller and Family, Carla Bain, Mrs. Cleora Butler and Family, Mrs. Kimberly Gomez and Family; The entire Batelco crew 1960-1998 and their families; Dr. Grant-Thompson, The South Beach Royal Bahamas Police Force and C.D.U., the South Beach Clinic Nursing Community, the Royal Bahamas Defense Force, the Comptroller and the Executive Management and staff of the Bahamas Customs Department; and many more friends and relatives too numerous to mention.

May Her Soul Rest In Peace!

Friends may pay their last respects at Bethel Brothers Morticians and Crematorium, #44a Nassau Street on Thursday, 19th February 2026 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and at the church on Friday, 20th February 2026 from 10:00 a.m. until service time.

Funeral Service for

Deaconess Rowena Albury, 82

of Douglas Road, Tropical Gardens and formerly of Old Bight, Cat Island will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday 21st February, 2026 at Five Porches of Deliverance Apostolic Church, Market Street and Poinciana Avenue. Officiating will be Apostle Fredricka Minus assisted by other ministers of the Gospel. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Gardens, Soldier Road.

Left to cherish Rowena’s memories are her Sons: Paul Maynard, James Albury and Preston Albury III; Daughters: Minister Nora Albury, Georgiana ‘Gina’ Albury and Judith (Paul) Armbrister; Grandsons: Paul Christopher Maynard Jr., Pierre (RN Annshineah) Maynard, Lemuel (Chenrisse) Francis and Micaiah Albury; Granddaughters: Patricia ‘Lynn’ Maynard; Megan, Jada and Dahlia Francis; Prestique ‘Lexie’ Albury; RN Dovanya Lightbourne and Paulisha Charity Maynard; Great grandsons: David and Pierson Maynard, Caydyn Adderley and Avarii Nixon; Great granddaughters: Blair Maynard and Zielle Francis; Adopted children: Joy (Eugene) Campbell, Brendaline (Herman) Wilson of Georgia, Counsel & Attorney-at-law, Alecia (Diveane) Bowe, Sgt. 2164 Leonardo (Shevette) Smith, Ricardo (Hernipha) Hamilton, Evangelist Yvette Hamilton, Sgt. 2752 Jamal (ASP Tiffany) Hamilton, Kenya Armbrister, David and Tevin Kemp; Brother: Joseph Rolle; Sisters: Janet JohnsonMunnings and Francis Symonette-Thomas; Brother-in-law: Samuel Romer; Brothers-in-love: Pastor Jerome Johnson and Ian Fernander & Family; Sister-in-law: Henrietta Rolle; Sisters-in-love: Apostle Fredricka Minus, Bathsheba Stewart, Minister Persis Cunningham, Elaine ‘EJ’ Johnson, Leader Janatha ‘Janet’ Johnson, Ellen Dickenson of Freeport, G.B., Evangelist Cenemae Sweeting and Isadora Thompson; Childrenin-love: Gingha (Seamus) Stewart-Conlan of Issaquah, Washington, Ghianetta Stewart, Stephanie Moss, Roxbergh Williams & Family, Sonia (Dennis) Cates, Nannette (Derek) Dorsette, Eva Bethell, Marilyn Williamson & Family, LaShawn Butler & Family, Sharnette Roker, Jasmine, Jade & Jason Johnson; Nephews: Shan Higgs of Los Angeles, California; Glenn, Bruno (Angie) & Dale Romer; Captain Garnett (Leshan) Rolle Jr.; Robert Duval Tinker; Aaron Munnings; Darren Reece; Abram, Joshua & Timothy Nate Thomas and Keifer Strachan Jr.; Nieces: Chantell Johnson, Georgette (Adlai) Dorsette, Coral, Sabrina, Una Christine, Bonita, Monique, Denise & Shammon Romer, Anita (Kendall) Johnson, Diana (Kim Lanado) Duncombe, Kimberly (Ray) Smith, Mary Ann & Karen Rolle, Garnell (Christopher) Williams, Aretha (Corey) Thompson of Florida, Angela & Ivoree Tinker and Nadia Strachan; God children: Michelle Miller, Shavonn McKenzie

and Genea Roberts; Caregivers: James, Gina & Nora Albury, Sherry Adderley, MaeDawn Rahming and Brenda Johnson; Cousins: Michael, Lewis (Lesley), Philip (Mary), and Peter (Rosemarie) Symonette; Marie Ann Gayle, Rosemary (Winston) Parker, Stephanie Higgins; Donna, Marcel and Tanya Sherman and The Family of the late Myrena Jane Fernander; Special Friends and Family: The Hon. Frederick Mitchell, The Hon. Glenys Hanna-Martin, The Hon. Michael Halkitis, The Hon. Zane Lightbourne, The Hon. Dr. Hubert & Mrs. Patricia Minnis, Phillip (Yvonne) Bethell & Family, Neville (Manita) Wisdom & Family, Pastors, Ministers & Members of Five Porches of Deliverance Centre, Pastor, Ministers & Members of St. Margaret Road Native Baptist Church, The Right Hon. Rev’d Dr. Carrington & Rev. Dr. Sabrina Pinder & Family, Rev. Dr. Anthony and Rev. Cheryl Carroll & Family, Rev. Dr. Richard & Joy Hanna & Family, Pastor Curlene Roberts & Family, Bishop Stefan Russell & Family, Pastors and Ministers of the St. John’s Native Baptist Society of Churches, Prophet Lance Maycock & Family, the Sons & Daughters of Zion – Emmanuel’s House, The Revd. Father Scott Brennan and St. Ambrose Anglican Church Family, The Revd. Father DeAngelo Bowe and the Church of the Most Holy Trinity Family especially the Usher Ministry and the Social Committee, Artchia ‘Teesha’ Tinker, Patrice Maynard, Joycelyn Gilbert & Family, Sheria Wemyss, William Godet & Family, Mikhaila Morley, Velma Seymour & Family, Natasha Turnquest & Family, Solomon and Deanne Pyfrom-Robinson, Desmond, Suzanne and Jolie Pyfrom-Conliffe, Tranio Pinder, Julia Stevens, Sharmine Bethel, Eddins Taylor & Family, Elvin Taylor & Family, Lesley Ellis & Family, Florinda, Rueben, Harold & Laverne Armbrister, Leslie and Myrtis Darville, Debbie (Sidney) Fox & Family, Pauline (Fred) Paul & Family, Philip and Dindi Taylor & Family of Georgia, Evangelist Norine & Rick Whitten of Chicago, Rachel Moore & Family, Martin Cleare & Family, RN Idina Flowers, RN Pauline Bailey, RN Renee Symonette, The Family of the late Florine Wilson, Vasco and Amanda Ferguson & Family, Selwyn and Beneisha Ferguson & Family, Kendra Moss & Family, Shane Darrell, Pauline Carey & Family, Eddie Lloyd & Family, Travis Edwards & Family, Travis Bowe & Family, Michaela (Geoffrey) Bethell-Stuart & Family, The Family of the late Stanley & Emma Bethell, Management of Bahama Blu, Mr. John Rolle, Governor and Staff of the Central Bank of The Bahamas, especially the Retirees, Mr. Ralph Munroe, Comptroller of Customs and his Executive Team, The entire Customs Department, especially Superintendent Joyce McKenzie, the IT Unit, the LPIA team, Alan Wallace, Valdimar Huyler, Trevor Carey, Jude Smith, Nekita Wood, Elkin Roker, Trevor Rolle, Dexter Bain, Nathan Butler, Marvin Ferguson, Christiana King, Eulean Sands, Christopher Taylor and Jennifer Huyler; Principal Carmen Richards-Miller and Staff of AF Adderley Junior High School; Partners (Simon Townend, Diveane Bowe, Shaneska Kemp, Shana Lee, Nico Maritz and Tomás Machado) and Staff of KPMG (Bahamas) Ltd., Monet Gray & Family, Jennifer Duncombe & Family, Leslie Crawley, Blair Knowles, Demarra Williams-Lockhart, Shavonne Thompson, Patrice Antonio, Dominique Braithwaite, Lambert (Bradia)

Funeral Service

Deaconess Rowena Albury, 82 Cont’d

Longley & Family, Andrew (Crystal) Holder & Family, Yasmin Skinner, Jamal Edgecombe, Allan, Virgina and Gio Egidio, Deborah Bain & Family, Allison Basden & Family, Mr. & Mrs. Alvan Rolle, Veronica Collie, Mr. Floyd Walker & Family, Mr. Ricardo King & Family, Sheba Armbrister & Family, Mrs. Norma & the late Basil Dean Sr., Cleo Hepburn, Justice Diane Stewart, Sue & Humphery Simmons, Claudette & Brian Nixon, Philip & Sheena Styles, Lisa Butler, Maxine Greene, Joel Cunningham, Alma Albury, Milo (Mary) Butler III & Family, The Family of the late Milo Butler Jr. & Winifred Butler, Terry & Sarah Outten, Philip Jr. & Shaquille Outten, Mrs. Catherine Roker & Family, Dr. Aretha (Roger Sr.) Allen-Hood & Family, Betty Allen and Family, Adrian & Violet Robinson-Rodgers & Family, Trevor Sands, Nurse Mavis Campbell-Thompson, Colin Francis, Mark Francis, The Family of Joseph & Beryl Strachan, The Family of the late Thomas & Eleanore Mackey, Josephine Parker, Rhoda Hanna, Ververine Wilmott, The Fox Dale Community, Anthony Moss & Family, Lulamae Greaves, Stephen (Sybil) Bullard, Mrs. Vanria Smith & Family, Dwayne (Kelly) Lockhart-Gaillard & Family, Obie & Sandra Goodman & Family, Bertie & Rogena Munroe & Family, The Pearson Family, The Family of Mrs. Lucinda & the late Bruce Deveaux, Major Family, Knowles Family, Edwards Family, Mingo Family, Bodie Family, Deon Duncombe & Family, Harcourt McCoy & Family, Patrick Smith, Steven McKinney, Dianne & Michael Johnson, The Family of Mrs. Maria & the late Frederick Demeritte, Pedro & Deacon Ricardo Demeritte, Basil Dean Jr., Senardo Farrington & Family, Kevin (Margo) Mackey, Barry (Anita) Wilmott & Family, John (Janet) Davis & Family, Ricardo ‘Damma’ Nesbitt, Mrs. Valgo Shannon & Family, Adrian Mackey, Mrs. Angela Archer, Diana Lynn-Munnings, Mother Vernette Rosier of Tallahassee, Florida, Dr. David Rosier of Tallahassee, Florida, Family of the late Bessie Demeritte, Sean Hall, Chrissy Davis, Davis Family, Fawkes Family, Laing Family, Johnson Family, Burrows Family, Gardiner Family and other relatives and friends too numerous to mention; Medical Team - Special thanks to Rowena’s medical team, Dr. Juana Rodgers, Dr. Fredrick Smith, Dr. Graham Cates and staff at Family Medicine Center, RN Allan and nurses at the Gambier Clinic, and the Doctors & Nurses, especially RN Mary Knowles at Doctor’s Hospital.

It’s not the intention of the family to have left out anyone, but if we did, we humbly apologize as we tried to remember everyone during our time of bereavement.

May Her Soul Rest In Peace!

Friends may pay their last respects at Bethel Brothers Morticians and Crematorium, #44a Nassau Street on Friday 20th February 2026 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and at the church on Saturday21st February 2026 from 10:00 a.m. until service time.

Death Notices for

Kirk Young, 49

of Ruby Avenue, West Bay Street, died on Thursday, 12th February, 2026.

He is survived by his wife: Leona Yung; daughters: Laquisha, Grace, Valerene, Laquoya and Gabrielle Young and Aaliyah Barrett; sons: Kirk Young Jr., Leandrew Rodgers and Justin Barrett; grandchildren: Ryan, Arabella, Amir, Avarye and Zayne; father: Joseph Young; stepmother: Renae Young; sisters: Jody and Dolly Young, Lechyrl Barret and Dr, Lonelle Butler; brothers: Ian, Dillon and Jeron Young, Levar Adderley, Lamont, Nelson Barrett, Leron Rodgers and Herbert Knowles; mother-in-law: Orlene Yallop; numerous aunts, uncles; and a host of other relatives and friends

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Dorothy Inett Curry, 92

of St. Paul Street, Chippingham and formerly of Bimini, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Saturday, 7th February, 2026.

She is survived by her daughters: Cheryl Curry Johnson, Phillippa and Gaynell Curry; sons: Gregory (Patricia), Tyrone, and Joseph (Therez) Curry (His Excellency Ambassador); grandchildren: Ramon Wood, Chantelle Forbes, Cedrica Vis, Zakiya Butler, Gregory Curry, Georgette Johnson, Reon, Dr. Garreth, and Glenn Curry Esq., Charlton Smith, Rickell, Angel, and Dr. Tanika Curry; sister: Hazel Chipman; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date

Funeral Services for

Gaynell Darlene Ellis, 71

of Buttonwood Avenue will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday 21st February, 2026 at St. George’s Anglican Church, Montrose Avenue Officiating will be Fr. Andrew Toppin assisted by other members of the clergy. Cremation will follow.

Left to cherish fond memories of Gaynell are her Son: Jovanka Ellis; Daughter-in-law: Pemesia Ellis; Sister: Daphne (Kevin) Simmons; Nieces & Nephews: Jovanna & Julian Ellis, Mickel Bethel & Michael Brathwaite-Simmons; Grandnieces: Ashley Ellis & Chloe BrathwaiteSimmons; Cousins: Garland Cooper Sr., Theodore Cooper, Roy Cooper, Brenda Cooper, Deborah Cooper, Audrey Cooper, Ruth Cooper, Garland Cooper Jr., Jason, Lemuel, Anthony, Delphino, Rico, Shawn, Keesha, Ernal Heastie Jr. & Family, Joe McCoy (Pearlin), Marie Hanna, Chaquisha Hanna-Franklin, Courtney Hanna, Cheri, Monalisa, & Davette Hanna & family, Cheri, Monalisa and Davette Hanna and Family; special friends: Elvis Collie & Diann Wilson; and a host of other relatives and friends including: Sonia Cox-Hamilton, Burlington & Paula Strachan & family, Hon. Glenys Hanna-Martin & family, Hanna-Heastie-Tynes family, Strachan family, Sturrup Family, Forbes Family, Bootle family, Graham family, Christie family, Christine Culmer & family, Trevor Johnson & Jacqueline Jones of Freeport, Grand Bahama, Lothario Wells, Mavis Henderson-Reckley, Yvonne Henderson, Marguerite Cartwright & Family, Bert Moss & family, Ms. Hazel & Family, Mr. Bethel, the St Mark’s Evangelistic Church Family, Ronald Douglas and friends, the family of the late Annie Russell, and the Garden Hills #2 community. Special thanks to St. George’s Anglican Church family, The Medi Center, Prince Charles Drive, and the Princess Margaret Hospital Accident & Emergency Department and Medical Team. The family apologizes for any omission of names as it was unintentional.

May Her Soul Rest In Peace!

Friends may pay their last respects at Bethel Brothers Morticians and Crematorium, #44a Nassau Street on Friday 20th February 2026

from 12:00 noon. to 5:30 p.m. and at the church on Saturday 21st February 2026 from 9:00 a.m. until service time.

Betty Nathlie Davis, 80

of Highbury Park will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday 21st February, 2026 at Kemp Road Ministries, Kemp Road. Officiating will be Rev. Dr. Ivan Butler assisted by other ministers of the Gospel. Interment will follow in the Southern Cemetery, Spikenard Road.

Left to cherish fond memories of Betty are her Sisters: Carolyn Bastian, Dorothy Hinsey; Betty V, Marina & Delores Davis of Rochester NY, M. Kathrine Jackson of Detroit MI, Marva Davis, Carmel Cancino, Mavis Johnson and Melvern Collie of Washington; Brothers: Michael (Carvette) and Riccardo (Ethlyn) Davis and Isom Jenkins of Rochester NY, Cleveland Humes; Nieces: Monique Rolle, Vernae Bethell, Shereen (Presley Sr.) Rolle, Raquel Hinsey, Jessica Hunter of West Palm Beach, Lakeisha Johnson, Tashiana Jackson of Detroit, MI, Jonetta Davis of California, Tamu Overton, Tessa Brooks, Modesty and Jada Davis of Rochester NY, Brittny Evans, Gabrielle and Tashara Davis; Nephews: Bradley Brennen, Malancus Forbes, Horato (Maribel) Francis, Sheldon Burrows, Marvin Gibson, Kirkwood (Pamela) Hinsey Jr., Jason Hinsey, Van Edgecome of Atlanta, GA, Kevin (Lakeisha) Davis, Dwight Fitzgerald, Owen Johnson, Jonathon (Christina) Davis of Bolivia N.C., James (Lakeisha) Jackson of Detroit MI, Ricardo Davis Jr., Jermaine and Paul Jenkins of South Carolina, Paul Danny Jenkins of Rochester NY, Renaldo, Tavon & Torian Davis, Bernard Evans, Jr. Trevor & Theodore Rose; A host of other relatives and friends.

May Her Soul Rest In Peace!

Friends may pay their last respects at Bethel Brothers Morticians and Crematorium, #44a Nassau Street on Friday 20th February 2026 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and at the church on Saturday21st February 2026 from 10:00 a.m. until service time.

Funeral Service for

Mario Albert Bethel, 58

of Lancaster Road will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday 21st February, 2026 at New Covenant Baptist Church, East West Highway. Officiating will be Rev. George Bodie assisted by Bishop J. Carl Rahming. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Gardens, Soldier Road.

Mario is preceded in death by his father: Charles Albert Bethel; Brother: Charles Albert Bethel Jr. (Marco).

He leaves to cherish his memory his Life Partner: Serena Major; Beloved Children: Mario Jr., Sade & Sierra Bethel; Loving Mother: Betty Bethel; Brothers: Marcello, Madio & Maurizio Bethel; Sisters: Sandra Bain, Michelle Deveaux & Simonne Dean; Nieces: Latoya Edwards, Secoya Stuart (Cameo), Shanae, Markel, Dimarcia, Ashley, Deaja, Madison Bethel, Deja Mitchell (Qahhaar), Dr. Rashan Dean Wallace (Jamal), Dahlia Colebrooke (Javon), Aliage Perkins (Kyle), Shamya Hewitt (Alton), Regina Russell, Shellane Zonicle; Nephews: Marco Munnings (Lauren), Gere Stubbs (Shaunna), Raymond Dean Jr., Jamal, Madio Jr., Marve, Marino Bethel, Delton Preal, Santoine Major; Sisters-in-law: Candice Bethel, Simone Major; Brothers-in-law: John Bain, Geoffrey Deveaux, Raymond Dean Sr., Stuart, Sandy (Theresa), Charles, Sherlin Major, Jerrett Winder (Beatrice); Grandnieces: Sequoia, Sanai Stuart, Nimah Munnings, Hailey, Harper Wallace, Ayah Mitchell, Milan, Armani Hewitt, Ariah Perkins; Grandnephews: Cameo Stuart Jr., Kimani Robinson, Hunter Wallace, Qadir & Kalel Mitchell, Jai’Den, Travis & Jai’Ce Colebrooke, Tyler Roberts; Aunts: Dolly Edgecombe, Beverly Knowles, Gloria Miller, Eleanor, Jencie, Andrea, Patti Bethel, June Hawkins, Eleanor Cooper, Lydia Armaly; Uncles: Bertram, Nelson, Samuel Armaly, Paul Bethel, Glen Burnside; Grand Aunts: Eulie Thompson, Violet Cleare; Grand Uncle: Carlton Thompson; God Children: Shaynora Brown, Evaschio Barry; Cousins: Wilfred (Angela) Rolle, Blanche (Phenton) Miller, Michael, Maurice, Ednal, Charisse Edgecombe, Enoch (Iris) Gaitor, Raquel (Michael) Clarke, Denise, Autara, Aaron, Shamika, Sergio (Sherry), Anjohn Nelson Jr. Armaly, Angie, Laverne, Shanique, Dave, Dexter Mitchell, Kevin, Donna Knowles, Denise (Dwight) Johnson, Sophia & Dan Barnett, Leisa, Vanessa Dino, Carolyn Sands & Family, Toriano, Tamika, Sharon, Melissa, Bridgitte, Trevor, Lavant Bethel, Monique (Ricky) Burrows, Marcia (Steven) Bain, Dorcia Cash, Lovella Paul, Renee Acker, Aldrinique (Darron) Beneby, Biondi Swan, Pasha Knowles, Vanrea (Sintol) Smith, Natasha Been, Omar, Romar Walker, Michael Cooper,

Cheryl Ford, Lisa (Gary) Mackey, Charlene Darbeau, Norman Jr., Shanelle Bullard, Anthony (Capucine), Craig, Rino (Tishka), Parish, Andy, Earl, Jason, Ramardo, Winsworth, Denerdo, Torrence, Tamara, Shaquille, Shadiamond Armaly, Valentino (Tamara) Armaly, Tonya Miller, Sharell Edwards, Clement Williams, Tyerra Howard, Philip, Felicia & Julian Hawkins, Arlene, Yolanda Curtis, Tammy, Antonise, Skye, Marvin, Tellus, Mitchell, Mario, Marion, Marco, Justin Seymour, Christine Demeritte; Other Relatives and Friends including: Barbara Rahming, Allan McIntosh and Family, Eardley & Natasha Barry & Family, Claudius, Bridgitte McKay, Christian McPhee, Wadneka Blanc, Darryn Bartlett, Sammy Adderley, Shayne & Lenora Brown, Shavon, Nicoya Knowles, The One & Only Ocean Club Family, Engineering Department of Ocean Club, Rosebud Knowles & Family, Heather Aird, Raven Taylor, Sabbletha & Euan Aird &Family, Patsy Lyles & Family, DaNiele Hudson & Family, Krysta Fox & Family, Dr. Locksley Munroe and Associates at Southern General Community Clinic, Nurse Demeritte, Oncology Department, PMH, Bank Of The Bahamas Family, Nassau Flight Services Family, Craftsman Auto Family, Bishop Stanley Ferguson & Family, Reverend George Bodie & Family, Bishop J. Carl Rahming & Family, St. Paul’s Baptist Church Family, Jackie Dean & Family, Shirley McDonald & Family, Morris Family, Marjorie Johnson Family, Nicoli & Thelma Forbes & Family, Dawn Ferguson & Family, Audrey Burrows, Cathy, Lisa, Jason Deveaux & Family, Candace & Dennis Burrows, Nurse Logie Brown & Family, Sunshine Park and Ken Henfield & Family, Lundy Family, Peterson Family, Edith Anderson & Family, Brenda & Carla Neely & Family, Eastwood Community, Florence Greenslade & Family, Government High Class of 1984, Marge & Gloria Rolle and Family, Patricia Lambros Saunders & Family, Rowena, Marina, Gregory, Sheryl, Etienne, Mary & Arnold, Myrtle & Clint McCartney, Ethel Claridge, Karla Johnson, Sophia Thompson & Family, Lesleann Burrows, Desiree Thompson, Marsha Scott & Family, Deirdre Ferguson & Family, Phillip, Dora, Ernestine, Vernette, Patrice, Kelly Bethel, Yolanda Mott, Laverne, Billy, Perry, Douglas, Don, Wayne, Charles, Clarence Cleare, Millicent, Mark, Portia, Lydia Bethel, Marilyn Meeres, Willamae, Carmen Cornish, Pastor Dr. Eugene Iphill, Judy Stuart & Family; and numerous other relatives and friends whose lives he touched and who touched his.

May His Soul Rest In Peace!

Friends may pay their last respects at Bethel Brothers Morticians and Crematorium, #44a Nassau Street on Friday 20th February 2026 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and at the church on Saturday 21st February 2026 from 10:00 a.m. until service time.

A Celebration of Life and Homegoing Service for

Dr. Shantell Sophia Culmer-Thompson

of Deltona Florida and formerly of Twynam Heights, Nassau, who died on 28th January 2026, will be held on Saturday, 21st February 2026 at noon at the Gertrude Hotchkiss Heyn Memorial Chapel at Bethune Cookman University, Daytona Beach, Florida. Officiating will be Rev. L. Carla R. Culmer assisted by Dr. Carmesha Whittaker-Samuel.

In keeping with Shantell’s vibrant personality, attendees are encouraged to wear joyful colours.

Left to honour and cherish fond memories of our beloved Shantell are: Her Mom: Willamae Salkey; Mother: Vera Allen-Dean (Cecil); Son: Michael Thompson; Daughter: Tishka Brown; Granddaughter: TaMeya Brown; Brothers: Jason (DoRainey) Salkey, Jarrett Hamilton, and Admiral Virgil aka “Abby”; Sisters: Raynell Robinson, Sherelle Rolle, Patricia Johnson, Ashley Ranger, Christtle (Cameo) Campbell, Marcia Culmer, Patrice Anderson, Rosheda (Otis) Clarke, Sosharona Hutcheson; Sister-in-law: Patricia Culmer; Aunts and Uncles: Hyacinth Winder-Pratt, Karen (James)Turnquest, Joy Culmer, Christopher Culmer, Patricia Cartwright, Margaret Ann Pintard, Lester and Elaine Salkey, Audley Salkey, Seaton Salkey; Nieces and Nephews: Jasleen Salkey, Jermeko Lotmore, Eliana-Reign Linder, Shante, Shelton, Pashawn, Parez Culmer, Alaysia Dames, Lavandrea Gibson, Pedronique Culmer, Vyorra Aderley, Candace Rolle, Jordin Clarke, Tatiana Clarke, Khemreah Smith, Donte Rolle, Khameron Ferguson; Godchildren: Alyssa-Resha Williams, Nicholas Burrows, Ian Spence Winder, Kaiya Wallace and Aiden Seymour; and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention

Shantell was especially passionate about young people and devoted her career to creating pathways for students to pursue higher education. In honour of her commitment to education, the family has

established the Shantell Culmer-Thompson Scholarship Fund at Bethune Cookman University, her alma mater. In lieu of flowers, you are invited to plant a seed in the life of a deserving young person through this scholarship fund. Access may be obtained via https://cookman. scalefunder.com/cfund/project/49340

Death Notices for Villamae Fowler, 90

of Golden Gates and formerly of Sandy Point, Abaco, died at Dotors Hospital on Thursday 12th February 2026.

She is survived by her Children: Stephen (Althea) Bain, Wilson (Nathalie) Bain, Margaret Rodgers, Ann & Patricia Fowler, Elvin (Deborah) Fowler, Linamae (Ethric) Bowe; Brother: Maxwell (Mary) Lightbourn; Numerous grandchildren, great grand children, great great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews & a host of other relatives and friends

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Sheila Elizabeth

Allen-Armbrister, 78

of Poinciana Drive, Skyline Heights, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Saturday 14th February 2026.

She is survived by her husband: Reginald Winston Armbrister; daughter: Rebecca Nahja Armbrister-Christen; grandchildren: Phoenix Elizabeth and Aurora Sophia Alexandria Christen; sister: Lady Aloma Allen; brother: Herbert Howard Styles; numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral Arrangements to be announced at a later date

Funeral Service for

Hugh William Strachan, 58

of Teak Lane, Sunset Park and formerly of Rum Cay will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday 20th February, 2026 at St. Agnes Anglican Church, Baillou Hill Road. Officiating will be Fr. Keith Cartwright assisted by other members of the clergy. Interment will follow in St, Agnes Church Cemetery, Nassau Street.

Left to cherish Memories of Hugh are his Sons: Trent and Nicholas Strachan; Sisters: Paula Newton, Hagah, Paquita, Valdalria Strachan & Stephanie Lightbourn; Brother-in-law: Clyde Newton; Sisters-in-law: Crystal, Juliette and Debbie Strachan; Nieces: Sophia Christie, Lydia & Maria Strachan, Natasha Dames and Sonya Francis, Monique & Shevonne Miller, Sherelle Strachan, Dr. Donurhera Archer-Cartwright, Kadiah King and Alphanique Gordon; Nephews: Jamal, Perry Jr and Brian Strachan, Romon, Rashad, and Rhameech Newton. Ian, Rhadero and Rasheed Strachan, Auton Jr and Alphanso Gordon; Numerous Relatives and Friends: Telvern, Jamiko and Glenkiah Dean, Ashley, Charles and Deborah Evans; Families of Hugh: Children of the late Birdie Strachan, Barbara Campbell, Edwina Rolle, Willimae Allen, Catherine Williams and Karen Bastian, Children of the Late Vivian Strachan: Chase Taylor, Trudy, Marina & Benjamin Deal, Bernadette & David Strachan, Children of the late Anzlo Strachan. Dr. Ellen StrachanMoxey, Anzlo, Zina & Elliot Strachan. Children of the late Nathaniel Strachan: Andrew & Sonia Strachan, Denine Cambridge. Children of the late Lease Strachan: Wilrow, Elsie, Douglas, Bradley, Theresa, Onesimus and Lanander Strachan and Lily Moxey, Children of the late Dudley Strachan: Dr. Cyprian, Cecila & Johnathan Strachan, Children of the late Lilian Strachan: Gwen & Lenora Moncur, Monique Adderley and Nicole Gomez. Children of the late Irmath Munroe: Eugene, Margo, Drexel & Crispin Munroe, Children of the late Sylvia Roberts: Glen, Monty, Dwight, Michelle and Marita Roberts, Children of the late Ricardo Strachan: David Strachan; Other Relatives: Charles & Deborah Evans, Madrick, Elizabeth Strachan, William Gaitor, Elsa, Valarie

Strachan, Shavonne Emmanuel, Dave Knowles, Rosevelt Rahming and Family, Dwight Knowles and family, Rollen Goffe and family, Sunset Park family, Minnie Street family, Podoleo Street and family, Sherry Edgecombe, Raymond Jones, Osley Gaitor, Walter Strachan, Francita Gardiner, Terecita Strachan, The Community of Port Nelson Rum Cay, Antoinette Lotmore-Rolle and family, Cassius Bowe and family, Atlantis Paradise Island Casino table games, The St. Agnes Anglican Church Parish, St. John’s College class of 1983, Royal Holiday, Harbour Side Resort, The Valley Boys Junkanoo Group and The Roots Junkanoo Group; and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.

May Her Soul Rest In Peace!

Friends may pay their last respects at Bethel Brothers Morticians and Crematorium, #44a Nassau Street on Thursday, 19th February 2026 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

THERE WILL BE NO VIEWING AT THE CHURCH!

Death Notice for Felix Alexander Bowe, 82 “Mail Man”

of Eastern Road and formerly of Exuma, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Tuesday, 10th February, 2026.

He is survived by his wife: Isabel Bowe; daughters: Felice Bowe-Saunders, Felia, Felicia and Latoya; sons: Mario, Felix, Francis, Diveane, Calvin and Miles; grandchildren: Minique, Mario Jr., Miguel, Mya, Mariano, Justyn, Jasmine, Adrian, Jodi, Kristina, Kariyah, Kayden, Drue, Dre, Asha, Aisha, Anthonique, Anyah, Anthony, Aaron, Andre, Alijah, Wayne, Stephan, Marsai and Jamiyah; great grandchildren: Mahliek, Anwar, Kaden, Xavier, Liam, Zoé, Milan, Aniya, Stephan Jr. and Kyro; aunt: Visna Mackay; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Memorial Service for Death Notices

Anthony Edward Farrington, 89

of South Westridge will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday 24th February, 2026 at Bethel Brothers Morticians Chapel, #44a Nassau Street. Officiating will be Rev. Hervis Bain Jr. Cremation was held

Anthony is preceded in death by his beloved wife: Olivia Farrington; granddaughter: Whitney Farrington-Cox.

Left to cherish his memories and carry on his legacy are his Children: Denise, Sean and Jason; Grandchildren: Lamarr Douglas, Ashley Farrington and Sean Michael Farrington; Great Granddaughter: Cali Cox; Brother: Rudolph Farrington (Rosie); Sistersin-law: Brenda Stevenson, Sheral Kemp and Linda Devoux; Nieces: Christine Ferguson, Clarise Farrington, Michelle (Frankie) Adderley of New York, Hycinth Farrington; Nephews: Rudolph Farrington Jr., Atlanta, Chance (Sharon) Farrington, Acting Magistrate Kevin Farrington; Grand Nieces: Attorney Candice Ferguson, Chakelle Thompson (Magandrion) Florida Young, Asherann Hanna Newbold, Athenea Hanna Sims, Atalya Hanna and their families, The late Leroy Young family, Anthony Thurston, Iceland Butler Morris, Symetha Butler Hilton, Eartha Butler and their families, Nicola Drakes, Arthur Armbrister, Van Deveaux and The Antigua Street family; and numerous friends and relatives

May His Soul Rest In Peace!

Death Notices for Pearl Ilean Rahming, 93

of Trelawny Close, Farrington Road and formerly of Port Nelson, Rum Cay, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Tuesday 17th February 2026.

She is survived by her daughters: Patreece Rahming, Merlean Poitier and Linda

Smith; sons: Peter II and Preston Rahming and Angelo Rolle; sister: Albertha Archer; brother: Rudolph Douglas; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Sidney John Cartwright, 71

of Caspian Road, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Wednesday, 11th February, 2026.

He is survived by his daughter: Villiére (Cartwright) Deveaux; sisters: Shirley Cartwright, Alice McKenzie, Christine Cartwright, and Pamela Symmonett; brothers: Keith Cartwright and Baron Smith; aunt: Catherine Knowles; and a host of other relatives and friends

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date

Randolph James Williams, 71

of Church Hill Subdivision and formerly of Staniel Creek, Andros, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Wednesday, 11th February, 2026.

He is survived by his wife: Jane Williams; daughters: Raquel L. Francis, Tamika Thompson, and Tammy Gibbs-Sands; son: Kirkwood Williams Jr.; brothers: Wallace and Carlton Williams; numerous grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Funeral Service For

Catherine Albertha Taylor-Roxborough, 77

a resident of #4 Rose Close Malcolm Allotment, New Providence, Bahamas who died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Tuesday, January 27th, 2026 will be held (TODAY) Thursday, February 19th, 2026, 10:00 a.m. at All Saint’s Anglican Church, All Saint’s Way, Joan Heights, New Providence. The Rt. Rev. and Rt. Honorable Bishop Laish Z. Boyd assisted by The Rev. Bradley Miller, The Rev. Richard Wood and the Rt. Hon. and Rev. Canon S. Sebastian Campbell will officiate. Interment will follow in the Lakeview Memorial Gardens John F. Kennedy Drive and Gladstone Road, New Providence.

She was predeceased by her husband Leon Roxborough in June 2014.

Left to cherish her memories and legacy are her daughter: Leonette J. Roxborough; son: Clinton A. H. Roxborough; granddaughter: Anaya Catherine Marie Gardiner; step children: Edwin Roxbury Taylor (Denece) & Lelia Roxbury; brothers: Leon & Richard Taylor; brothersin-law: Leonard Roxbury and Rudolph Stuart; sisters-in-law: Ann Taylor, Winifred S. Roxbury, Pauline Taylor, Adline Roxbury, Louise Roxbury.; nephews: Solomon Bowleg; Wendell (Jackie) Beneby; Herbert Beneby Jr., Eduardo, Kyle, Josiah Beneby, Patrick (Jennifer) Stuart; Deon (Ivy) Stuart, Ricardo, Jon (Tia), Robert & Roger Taylor; David Spence, Kevin Ryan, Harrington & Barrington Bethel, Andrew Major, Joseph Dean, Raymond Trevor, Stephe, Rodney, Jonathan, Rudolph, Deon, Leonardo, Daniel, Denkita, Bernard, Tyrone and Christopher Dean; nieces: Rosemary (Patrick) Lockhart, Portia Beneby, Allaynia Cash, Clenese (Thaddeus Sr.) Anderson, Shaneka, Angelica & Zinobian Beneby, Angela Taylor, Mary Rolle & Lynda (Levone) Olds; Sherial (John) Pierre, Tabitha (Michael) Culmer, Yvette (Greg) Montot, Sharan Ryan, Monique Taylor, Ayana (Jodie) Brown, Laura (Eric) Gibson, Dawndrea & Jurich Taylor, Michelle Roxbury, Marina Evans, Gloria Taylor, Joycelyn Roxbury, Estella Taylor, Muriel Frazier, Maxine Major, Sandra Fenlon, Nicoya Major, Maxine Roxbury, Bettymae, Rudymae and Gloria Rolle; 22 grandnephews, 18 grandnieces; cousins: Margaret & Greg Dillett, Judith, George, Frederick, and Timothy Decosta, Irene DeCosta, Hilda Decosta, Verline Bannister, Elaine, Cleo, Willamae, Quebel and Ruben; Sophie Rolle, Vonnie & Ruth Williams, Norma Goodman; other relatives and friends including: Brenda Ferguson & Family, Rev. Dr. Mavis Thompson & Family, Philip & Judy Davis & Family, William Adderley & Family, Ivan McPhee & Family, Janet Nixon & Family, Virginia Knowles Family, Delores Rolle & Family, Cherilyn

Munnings and Family, Henry Taylor & Family, Ayesha Lockhart & Family, Ricardo McKinney & Family, Emeline Lockhart & Family, Jimmy & Adria Bastian & Family, Cheryl Bowe-Moss & Family, Velma Turnquest & Family, Minerva Jones & Family, Joan Saunders & Family, Warren Bain & Family, Gina Major & Family, Ernestine Roberts-Ward & Family, Gia Lockhart & Family, Shirley Rolle & Family, Sharel Brown & Family, The Ministry of Education, The Government High School & The R. M. Bailey High School Community, Canon S. Sebastian Campbell & Family, Canon Stephen R. Davies & Family, Fr. Bradley Miller and Family, Fr. Richard Wood and Family, Fr. Jude Edomwonyi All Saints Parish Family especially members of the Senior Choir and The Anglican Church Women (ACW), Members of Theta Epsilon Zeta Chapter of which she was a Charter member, Bishop Laish Z. Boyd and the staff of The Anglican Diocesan Office, Staff of the Bahamas Department of Corrections, Management & Staff of Funshine Academy, Dr. Makomba Millar, Doctors & Nurses of Female Medical Ward #1 of Princess Margaret Hospital, neighbors and friends of the Malcolm Road East Community, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at the Church from 9:00 a.m. until service time.

Funeral arrangement are entrusted to THE NEW COMMONWEALTH FUNERAL HOME, INDEPENDENCE DRIVE

Death Notice For The Royal Bahamas Police Force Retired Corporal Stephen Gray, 57 affectionately

called “Toffie”

a resident of Black Village, New Providence, Bahamas died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Friday, February 13, 2026.

He was pre-deceased his mother: Mavis Wilson Gray Penn; brother: Paul Gray.

Cherished memories are held by his father: Rev. Benjamin Gray Sr. & (Min. Norma Jean Gray.); sisters: Monique Wilson, Marla Fleurigene, Carla Gray- Miller, Teresa Brown; brothers: Pastor Keith Gray Sr., Benjamin Gray Jr., Kevin Gray Sr. and a host of other relatives and friends.

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

Funeral Service For

Elizabeth Curry Milford, 67 affectionately called “Betty”

a resident of Cable Beach, New Providence, Bahamas who died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Tuesday, January 27th, 2026 will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 20th, 2026 at the Gravesite at Lakeview Memorial Gardens, John F. Kennedy Drive and Gladstone Road, New Providence. Minister Alice Ferguson assisted by Bishop Dr. Benjamin Ferguson will officiate.

Left to cherish her fond memories are her daughters: Monalisa (Don Sr.) Stuart, Mae (Tomico) Albury, Shavonne (Michael) Kemp and Manasha (Crispin) Roker; grandchildren: Brittany (Kareem) Minnis, Kevanna (Kethon) Bosfield, Kamuel, Tanjanique, Tahjne & Kaymika Milford, PC 4166 Luchano Munroe-Stuart, Ashanti, Donte, Don Jr., Denim & Dannon Stuart, Patrick & Meniya Bain, Criston Roker, Mickayla, Mickayva, Mariah & Myanique Kemp, Kentyria Bowles, Shawnell Thompson & Melody Cleare; great grandchildren: Kareem & Katelyna Minnis & Keiarra & Kyah Bosfield & Malachi Kemp; sisters: Rejoina Gray, Evamae Bullard, Ruth Hailemaskel of Long Beach, California, Ella Curry, Angela Curry & Susan McKenzie; brothers: Arlington Leroy Curry, Eric Curry, Henry Anthony Curry & Stanley Vanzeylen; sisters-in-law: Sharon Curry, Janice Curry, Tasha Vanzeylen, Katherine Rahming, Marva Dean, Monette Cartwright, Evelyn Hanchell, Colleen Hamilton, Darnell Fulford, Candice Hanchell & Kashan Durham; brothers-in-law: Malachi Grey, David Hall, Marvin McKinzie, Gideon Hailemaskel of Long Beach, California, Edison, Kervin, Walter, McAllister Hanchell, Poence Bodie & Raysene Milford, Adrain Dean of Freeport, Grand Bahama, Anthony Cartwright and Troy Hamilton; nieces & nephews: Cleveland, Patricia, Renee, Darnell, Sharon, Edison, Clint, Ricardo, Benjamin, Audley Jr., Stacey, Sarah, Michael, Zanae, Tearra, Antonia, Alexandria, Alexine, Roderick Jr, Chantique, Da’Vinia, David Jr, Kelia, Marvin Jr., Thea, Davardo, Latina, Lakeithra, Alleyandra, Leroy, Akeia, Lakeeva, Ericka, Shonika, Shakita, Stanley Jr., Ashton, Ashley, Odessa, Giovanni, Ora, Kaisha, KervinJr, Durel, Adeesha, Adeena, Adria, Adreanna, Olano Sr., Anthony Jr., Antoneisha, Larenta, Trenika, Trevez, Rufus Jr., Rashawn, Antoniece, Anthoinesha, Dwayne Jr., Renard, Dimitrie, Ludina, Robria, Edrico, Edison Jr., Symone, Christian, Christa, Walrico, Walter Jr., Walkita, Walvin, Willow, Malcom, Davina, Tyrone, Ricardo; godchildren: Cleveland Bain, Duran Moss & Tenniel Smith; other relatives and friends: Sylvia & Tenniel Smith, William & Veronica Bain & Family, Ellis McIntosh & Family, Debbie McIntosh & Family, Glenda Knowles & Family, Sidney Fox & Family, Pastor Benjamin Ferguson & Family, The Wells Family, the entire Nipper’s Restaurant Bar & Grill Family, The Great Guana Cay Community, Emmanuel Native Baptist Church Family of Hawksbill, Grand Bahama, the management & staff of The

Chlorine Depot, The Fadiga Family, the management & staff of The Lyford Cay International School, the management and staff of The Pest Destructo Company, Dala Smith & Family, Isadora Blyden & Family, Rev. Dr. Carrington & Sabrina Pinder & Family, Stephanie Rolle & Family, Mr. Brian Brown from The Free National Movement, Morgan Wells & Family, Lloyd Bodie & Family, Paulette & Family, The Curry Family, The Russell Family, The McIntosh Family, Vanessa McIntosh & Family, Theresa Bonaby & Family, Nakia Cox & Family, Everett Moss & Family, Jamal Russell & Family, Shanique Lewis & Family, Laquint Laverity & Family, Dr. Apostle Ann Moss & The NRKM Family, and other relatives and friends.

Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at THE CHAPEL OF MEMORIES THE NEW COMMONWEALTH FUNERAL HOME INDEPENDENCE DRIVE on (TODAY) Thursday from 9:00-6:00 p.m. and on Friday from 9:00-10:30 a.m.

Death Notice For

Larry Okiah Fowler, 71

a resident of 5th Street, Coconut Grove, New Providence, Bahamas died at his residence on Friday, February 13, 2026.

He is survived by his 2 sisters: Linda Hanna and Lavangh Young; 4 brothers: Kiplin Fowler, Kingsley Fowler, Gernie Fowler, Elesworth Pinder and other relatives and friends.

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

Death Notice For Dora Monique Bain, 56

a resident of #22 Johnson Road, New Providence, Bahamase died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Wednesday, February 10, 2026.

She is survived by her daughters: Lavada, Theadora and Ashley Bain, Ieshea Lightbourne; brothers: Cranston Russell , Theodore Lewis; sister: Portia Russell a host ofother relatives and friends

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

Funeral Service For

Eldrige Elkinah Morley, 65

of Caribbean Gardens Close, New Providence, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, February 21st, 2026, 2:00pm at Zion South Beach Baptist Church, Zion Boulevard, New Providence. Officiating will be Rev. Dr. Anthony A. Sampson assisted by Rev. Audley Bain and Minister Corrine Lewis. Cremation will follow.

Eldridge was predeceased in death by his parents: James and Flossie Morley; brothers: James Morley Jr., Calvin Morley, Perry Morley; sisters: Alma Morley, Cycley Smith, Muriel Stuart, Inez Maycock, Winifred Bastian.

He will always be remembered by his children: Keshone and D’Vanti Morley; brothers: Carvison Williams; sisters: Patricia (Granville) Collie, Annie (Lloyd) Davis, Cheryl (Alfred Sr) Kemp, Curlene Morley, Alveria Rolle; nephews: Ryan Stuart, Dwayne (Keisha) Morley, Armando Morley, Larouche Morley, Nicholas Morley, Sanjay Collie, Arthur Maycock Jr., Donville Morley, Eltaro Morley, Alexandrio Morley, Julian Morley, Takiel Tynes, Rudy (Dena) Smith, Shawane (Talarisha) Morley, Alfred Kemp Jr, Horatio Morley, Calvin Morley Jr., Michael Noel, Kevin Morley, Marvin (Andrea) Gibson, Jermaine (Brunette) Smith, Charma Wong, Devaughn Gibson, Jason Smith, Shanton Henfield, James (Antonia) Morley, Gerald Rolle; nieces: Mercedes Collie, Edricka Smith, Sacha Stuart, Golda (Howard) McPhee, Alfahnique (Joshua) Teigen, Vernell Smith, Jessica Stuart, Sonia (Bud) Long, Ivanique Kemp, Queenell Conliffe, Cherise (Troy) Mackey, Philippa (Brevis) Cox, Waydelle Carey, Samantha Morley, Marcia Morley, Anishka Morley, Shandika Morley, Samantha Morley, Neverateria Thompson; numerous cousins, other relatives & friends: Ishmael Munroe, Patsy Higgs, Michelle Grant, Tony and Chesney Rigby, Dino and Elvano Adderley, Shawn Pintard, Samuel Mullings, Pastor Dr. Barbara Ambrister and Family, Godwin Cargill and Family, Reginald Johnson, Shervin Emannuel, Wesley Smith and Family, Brenda Samuels and Family, Daedae (Carpenter), Isline & Darla, Lofton and Dorothea, Zenith Williams and Family, Clarita Rigby and Family, Chucky and Family, Chris Williams and Family, Sally Williams and Family, Silas Higgs and Family, Cathleen Missick and Family, Sherlin Williams and Family, Sherlin Hall and Family, Scotty Rigby and Family, Stevie Rigby and Family, Mullings Family, Wellington Smith and

Family, Union Village and Family, Ida Steet Family, Sandilands Village Road Family, Cheryl Cox & Family, Been Family, Adderley Family, Forbes Family, Dorothy White, Brito Stuart, Nell Williams (godmother), Kenol Serphin and Family, Judymae and Jennymae and Family, Theresa Deal and Family, Donna Francis and Family, Barry Brown and Family, James Williams Children, Lean and Lenny Williams, Mervin Cox and Family, Karen Cox, Jessie Rigby, Sharon Dorsett and Family, Alfred Williams and Family, Larry Coakley, Ronnie Cifus, Bishop Bryan Cox, Sharon Been, Jay Morley, Judith Hastie, Ansil Moncur, Ester Sands; and other relatives and friends.

Viewing will be held in the Serenity Suite at Restview Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium Limited Robinson and Soldier Roads, New Providence on Friday from 10:00am to 5:00pm and at the church on Saturday from 12:30pm until service time.

Death Notice For Jonette Bridgette Parker Munroe, 41

a resident of #7 Tristangie Circle off Prince Charles Drive, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly of Murphy Town, Abaco, Bahamas died on Tuesday, February 10th, 2026 at Broward Health Medical Hospital.

She is survived by her husband: Shawn K. Munroe Sr.; father: Jonathan S. Parker; adopted mother: Rev. Dorothy Newbold; brother: Kenneth E. Cornish; sisters: Shandlene R. Grant and Donnalee M. Peet; brothers-in-law: Bishop Ricardo Grant, Wesley Peet Sr, Pastor Willard Munroe Sr., Albert Munroe, Silas Turnquest, Encoh, Steven, Roston, Rosevelt, Antonio and Ashwood Munroe; sisters-in-law: Juliette Cornish, Valerie Gumbs, Cecilia Munroe, Veronica Major, Jeenyilee Rolle, Marcia Munroe and Shenifer Rolle and a host of other relatives and friends.

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

Funeral Service For

Francetta Johnson-Collie, 62 affectionately called “Fanny”

of Nassau Village, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly of Pleasant Bay, Andros, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, February 21st, 2026, 11:00am at Cousin McPhee AME Church, Carmichael Road, New Providence. Officiating will be Bishop George Barr (Pastor of Faith Triumphant Pentecostal) and Rev. Dr. Ranford Patterson assisted by other ministers of the gospel. Interment will be held at Lakeview Memorial Gardens, John F. Kennedy Drive & Gladstone Road, New Providence.

She was predeceased in death by her daughter: Travonya Babbs.

Left to cherish her memories are her husband: Paul Collie; daughters: Traval Babbs & Antonya Collie; grandson: Tajh “TJ” Burrows; sisters: Elizabeth Philips, Brenda Johnson, Barbaramae Young, Wendy Dean & Robertha Rowe; brothers: Edward Martin (Iona), Ishmael Rolle & Pastor Jeffery Rolle (Kira); mother-in-law: Janet Patterson; brothers-in-law: Granville Gibson (Juanita), Rev. Dr. Ranford Patterson (Juliette) & Ricardo Patterson; aunts: Theodora Barr, Ellen McCartney, Joycelyn Frazier; uncles: Bishop George Barr (Toni), Herbert Barr (Valerie), Richard Barr (Andrea), Ernest Barr and Alexander Barr; nieces and nephews: Deangelo Johnson, Deanza Brennen (Daynell), Davardo Phillips, Edneka Pinder (Antonio), Krystal, Kyle, Eddison, Isaiah, Edward Jr & Ediesha Martin, Jamaal Glinton, Alicia Taylor, Carson, D’Vontae, Elisha, Judah, Zion & Seven Rolle, Avery Major-Sands; grand nieces and nephews: Deanna, Danaz & Draya Brennen, Ava, Amaya & Akeem Pinder, Ricardo Collie, Elicia Martin, A’kira, Clarence Jr. & Dawson Rolle; cousins: Pheona (Demetrius), Elijah & Daon Stubbs, Livingston (Katrell), Logan & Latishka Brown, Leroy, Lorena, Alexia Barr, Gina Barr, Lexi, Tyrease, Antonia, Alexa & George Jr. Barr, Amanda Burrows, Raquel, Shakera & Risheia Barr, Dr. Roseann Christie, Dr. Raquel Edgecombe (Kevin), Prince & Valerie Barr, Dianna Knight, Jerilee Taylor, Arlington Taylor, Juliana Lewis (Don), Monique Green (James), Ella Taylor, Esther & Edward Frazer, Jacklyn

Butler, & Lakethra Johnson; and a host of other relatives and friends: Rudolph and Iretta Miller, Delphine Thompson, Malinda Major, Juanita Butler, Christine Daxon, Victoria Ambrose, Alma Moxey, Deandra Davis, Philip Jules, Crystal Knowles, Ashkuel Armbrister, Rezel Rolle, Latonya St. Louis, Frankia Josey, Britney Johnson, TrapSee Bees, Tajhia Kerr-Major and family, Kazia Rahming, Jahleel Ferguson and Family, Preston Burrows and Family, The Prayer Group Members, Dr. Ranford and Juliette Patterson and the officers and members of Cousin McPhee Cathedral AME Church, The officers and Member of Faith Triumphant Pentecostal, The officers and Members of Amazing Grace Missionary Baptist Church, Nursing Officer II Theresa Capron, Nursing Officer II Cyprianna Saunders, The Main Operating Theatre and PACU Staff especially Night Duty Line, Nurse Anadescha Johnson-Ritchie, Nurse Azariah Miller, Nurse Eva Albury, The entire staff of Female Surgical Ward 1 and Intensive Care Unit, National Insurance Board Staff, Nassau Village/Malcolm Allotment #2 Community.

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

Death Notice For James Robin Pratt, 70

a resident of Carmichael Road, New Providence, Bahamas died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Monday, February 9th, 2026.

He is survived by his daughter: Anya Smith; mother: Barbaramae Marshall; siblings: James, Mark Stubbs, Roscoe, Sandra Clarke and Kim Stubbs, Maria King and Carole Clarke; grandchildren: Anthneya Neely, Tyler Rolle and Steven Smith and a host of other relatives and friends.

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

Funeral Service For Death Notices For

Jack Minnis, 79 affectionately called “Jimmy”

of Ross Corner, New Providence, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, February 21st, 2026, 11:00am at Transfiguration Baptist Church, Market and Vesey Streets, New Providence. Officiating will be Pastor Stephen E. Thompson assisted by Rev. Colin G. Thompson. Interment will be held in Southern Cemetery, Cowpen and Spikenard Roads, New Providence.

He was predeceased in death by his wife: Leonie.

Left to cherish his memories are his sons: Reco, Emmanuel, Raymond, Jackson, Harold, James Julmis, Johnathan, Henry; daughters: Jacqueline and Jesika Smith; daughters-in-law: Ramona and Majorie; son-in-law: Insp. 2190 Valentino Smith; sisters: Estuna and Carisna; brother: Carisnor; grandchildren: Amanda, Emmanuel Jr. Calvin, Christon, Rico, Christina, Kamisha, Jacquon, Nicholas, Selina, Derieno, Ashley, Abbediah, Daniel, Harley, Harlem, Amayah; great grandchildren: Terrico, Terrica, Terria, Christinae, Christon Jr. Amari, Amya, Emel, Omaya; nieces and nephews: Dominic, Louvens, Amos, Kettly, Arnold, Johnny, Giselle, Jean Claude, Elenae; and a host of other relatives and friends including: Anita Smith and family, Raymona Darling, Viona Smith and family, staff and management of Bahamas Bus and Truck Company Ltd., staff and management Of Providence Law, Christoph Dietze, The Grimes Family, Frankie Edmond and Family, Darlene Brennen & Family, Nakia Culmer and Family, Rochelle Smith and Family, Carlton Cartwright & Family, Brenise Oats & Family, Tricia Cargill and Family, Vann Gaitor & Family, Audley Hanna, Donnell Cooper and Family, Joyanne Sweeting and family, Shermer Green & Family, Sue Brown & Family, Constance McDonald, Rekell Williams, Lebronia Lozaique, Soneise, Brittany, The Barrow, Timothee, Skinner, Ramsey, Wallace, and Bethel family, staff of Princess Margaret Male Medical Unit, Med Surgical West and Accident and Emergency Room, Staff of V G’S Restaurant, Ferguson Family, Burnt Rock Primary School Family, Pilgrim Baptist Church, Mangrove Cay Andros Community, The Davis family, Sands Family, Gilbert Family, The Miller Family, The Cartwright family, Ross Corner Family, Mrs. Agatha Rodgers and Family, Godfather Shorty, Patricia Davis, Anna and family, Augustave Family, Rose and Family, Nairn Family.

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

Jamaal Ferguson, 39

a resident of Tulip Avenue, Garden Hills, New Providence, Bahamas died at his residence on Tuesday, January 27th, 2026.

He is survived by his siblings: Tavaro (Doralyn) Ferguson, Syria and Ekmia Coakley; nieces and nephews: Tavano (Deya’surery), Trivano, Tavaray, Dillon and Jarrell Ferguson, Ramon, Bryson, Aron, Cody, Rayann, Justin and Rashad Coakley and Bryan Sands and a host of other relatives and friends.

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

Justina Dufrond, 66

of North Palmetto Point, Eleuthera, Bahamas add formerly of Haiti died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Tuesday, February 10th, 2026.

She is survived by her children: Lucson, Luxen, Lucciane and Luccilien; 4 sisters, 4 brothers, 10 nephews and 11 nieces and a host of other relatives and friends.

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

Funeral Service For

Rashad Aqeel Munroe, 46

a resident of Old Cedar Street, Yellow Elder Gardens, New Providence, Bahamas will be held on Sunday, February 22nd, 2026, 11:00am at Grant’s Town Seventh Day Adventist Church, Wellington Street, New Providence. Officiating will be Pastor Wilson Isnord and First Elder Christopher Stewart assisted by Elder Michael McCoy, Elder Tyrone Paul and Elder Rodger Forbes. Interment will be held in Woodlawn Gardens, Soldier Road, New Providence.

Left to cherish his memories are his brothers: Caro Munroe and Ricco Miller; sisters: Shakira Dean, Margual Munroe, Shavonnia (Devin) Cordice, Santanna (Gregory)Mccullough, Lioneill Munroe; nieces & nephews: Taverous, Destiny, Akeel, Lopez, Lucian, Dorennika and Jade Munroe, Tyresha, Shareika and Ricco Jr. Miller, Miguel, Omario and Rihanna Barnes, Dillon and Deanna Cordice, Safari and Greya Mccullough, Aaliyah Robins, Hailiie Brown, Anton Moss III, Damari Antoine; Uncles: Marcel (Sandra), Clyde (Ruthmae), Terrence (Caron) Wilkinson, Raymond, Nevelle, Brutinel (Alma), and Felix (Leola)Munroe Sr. JP Esquire; aunts: Pamela Storr, Audrey (Tyrone) North, Juanita (Norman) O’hara, Cherry and Angela Wilkinson, Ginger Evans, Robynn Davis; cousins: Chedi (Loretta) Ferguson, Chino Carter, Dawn Stubbs, Nursing Officer Sister Nikia (Quincy) Hudson, Kano, Darren, Joseph, Terrence Jr., Clydina, Tawia, Tania, and Cheyenne Wilkinson, Hernipha (Ricardo) Hamilton, Annshineah (Pierre) Maynard, Robyn (Christian) Bowen, Vandisha (Terrance) Duvalier, Tamali North, Takura (Berlin) Oliver, Tanera North – RBDF, Michael Ferguson -RBDF, Wilfred Jr. Stubbs - RBDF, Kamal Hudson –RBDF, Karyn (Christopher) Powell, Skye Seymour, Shania Parkinson, Cacharel Sweeting, Asia Davis, Erica, Shirnette, Mark, Raynaldo, Clyde, Tevin, Demetri, Travis, Marco, Paris, Satara, Morgan, Joshua, Hailey, and Aiden Wilkinson, Melizza Wilkinson-Strachan, Dr. Ebony

(Duanno) Johnson, Antenella Bain, Karen (Aaron) Nixon, Samantha Gardiner, Gremeco Russell, Richard Virgil, Terrence (Janet), Gregory (Cindy), Loneal (Neisha) Storr, Regina (Ricardo) Storr, Peash Stubbs, Henry Williams Jr., Commander Milton Munroe of the RBDF, Jason (Shaska), Lavardo(Mildred), Osmound, Dan, Elkino, Dianna, D’meco, (Yvette) Faye, Donald, Kevin, Samuel, Chris, Donna Mae, Elenore, John, Olivia, Felix Jr, Gregory, Patrice, Mark, Dorie, Garett (Lisa), Antonio, Kendall, Everet, Clarece, Gloria, Sherwin, Garth, Shadasha, Basil Jr., Anne, Val, Nolan, Gregory, Freddy, Shantrell,Valentine, and Westley Munroe, Annamae(Don) Gilbert, Marva(Ken) Smith, Rose Marie Munroe Forbes, Latasha Davis, Issie Munroe-Mckenzie and Stephen Mckenzie, Anastacia Tyson, Leotha Benson, Bernard Benson, Gregory Rolle, Bradley Rolle, Milisha Brown-Hepburn, Garfield Brown, Edney, Johnny-Mae, Polly Anne, Pedro, Trevor, Darnesha Newton, Jennifer Anderson, Latoya Johnson, Roxann Cheo, Latonya Kelly, Hudley Anderson, Deanne Conyers, Nicola and Deon Stubbs, Nhkala Wright, Tiffany Elliott, Kendra McPhee, Nhcoyra Johnson, Crystal Moss, Jade (Bruce)Young; and a host of other relatives; other special friends and relatives including: Sultine Thomas, Maurice Bryan Evans, Marsha (Mario) Daxon-Cleare, Tyronique (Travis)Daxon-McPhee Gertrude and Marcus Daxon, Lavardo Dorsett, Trudeau Lewis and the entire Yellow Elder Community, Gilbert Davis and the Murphy Town, Abaco Community, Mckell Rodgers, Sheniqua Laing, Debbie Ferguson, the entire Munroe Family, the entire Joseph Family, the entire Wilkinson family, and the Dunmore street family, Atlantis Resort in particular Senior Vice President Damien Robinson, Executive Director Oral Rolle and the entire Security Department and all management and staff of SeaFire Steak House, Rakel Bodie and Family, Rhonda Clarke and Family, Dr. Leonard Johnson, Pastor Peter Joseph, Pastor Wilson Isnord and the entire Grant’s Town Seventh Day Adventist Church Community, Keilan McSweeney and the Staff of Restview Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium and a host of other family members and friends.

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

Semi-Military Funeral Service For

Retired Police Sergeant #43 Sydney Wesley Churchill Bodie, 84

of # 45 W Pioneer’s Way, Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas will be held on Friday, February 20th, 2026, 10:00 a.m. at Central Church of God, Coral Road, Freeport, Grand Bahama. Officiating will be Bishop Anthony Campbell assisted by Bishop Steve Dean. Interment will follow at Grand Bahama Memorial Park, Frobisher Drive, Freeport, Grand Bahama.

Left to mourned his passing are his loving wife: Dorothea “Dottie” Virginia Bodie; daughters: Principal Nursing Officer Audrey Anne Michelle Bodie and Adena Cleomie Bodie-Bassett; son: Alvin; daughter-in-law: Judian Garland; grandchildren: Ceirea, Tyler, Alvontae, Alverez, Khristan, Jasmine and Jayden; sister: Beatrice Mitchel; nieces: Ruthmae Bain, Bernadette, Cindy, Allison, Debbie, Pam, Trevor, Angela, Shaniska, Avis, Brendalee, Alcie, Lexie, Dianne, Neicie, Andy, Tanithca, Tymara and Tawana; nephews: Apostle Dr. Kevin Collie, Tyrone, Meridith Munroe, Andrew, Ashley, Julian, Billy, Craig and Shavard; numerous grandnieces and nephew; sisters-inlaw: Antoinette Talbot, Helena Been and Agnes Kennedy; brothers-

in-law: Wisler Mitchel, Audley Garland and Bishop, Oliver Kennedy; and a host of other relatives and friends including: Rev. Dennis Bain, Harriette Mader, Petrel Russell, Rev. Leon Anderson, J.P., Brady Johnson, Carolyn Brice, Althea Morley, Rev. Patricia Bodie, Mrs. Esther Knowles and family, James Kemp and family, Ferguson family, Frederick Morley and family, Sheldon Bullard, Audley Swan, Johnny Dixon, Alvin Dickenson, Ellen Dickenson, Leroy Bell, Catherine Major, Valerie Barry, Church Of God Hawksbill families, Musgrove family, Bodie family, Morley family, Jamaine Campbell, Rev. James Bassett, Jeffrey Bain, and other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.

Viewing will be held in “The Foyer” at The Gerald Bartlett Complex, Police Headquarters, Mall Drive, Freeport, Grand Bahama on Thursday, February 19th, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and on Friday at the Church from 8:30 a.m. until service time.

Death Notice For

Reserved Inspector Keith Garrington Gaitor, 54

of # 1 Amanda Avenue, Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas died at the Princess Margaret Hospital, Nassau, New Providence, Bahamas on Sunday, February 15th, 2026.

He is survived by his wife: Gaynell CollieGaitor; daughter: Alderay Dean; sons: Gary Cooper and Stanley Matthew; 5 grandchildren; father: Philip Gaitor (Myrna); sisters, numerous nieces, nephew, and a host of other relatives and friends.

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

Mr. Cleveland Greene, 83

of #83 years of #62 Bruce Avenue, Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas and formerly of Mangrove Cay, Andros, Bahamas died at the Rand Memorial Hospital, Freeport, Grand Bahama on Sunday, February 8th, 2026.

He is survived by his daughters: Dionne Knowles and Jacquelyn Levarity; sons: Charles, John, Mark, Wayne and Oniel Greene; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; sisters: Gwendolyn Greene and Marion Bethel; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

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

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Mr. Harold Howard Blake, 83

of # 35 Royal Palm Way, Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas died at his residence on Tuesday, February 10th, 2026

He is survived by his wife: Judith Naomi Blake; sons: Ronald D’Leon Blake and Anthony Delrey Blake; daughter: Sharon Annette Blake-Selph; numerous grandchildren; numerous friends, aquaintances; special friends: Reno Brennan and Mario Taylor.

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

a resident of West Pioneer’s Way, Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas and formerly of New Providence, Bahamas died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Saturday, February 14th, 2026.

She is survived by her husband: James Kemp; step daughter: Iniki Walters; brother: Sidney Cleare; nieces: Shantell and Cindy Cleare; nephew: Mario Cleare; grandniece: Ariana Cleare; and a host of other relatives and friends.

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

Funeral Service for

Tanya Muriel Storr, 41

of Sandilands Village, died at Princess Margaret Hospital on Monday, January 19th, 2026. Service will be held at Agape Church, Malcolm Road and Golden Palm Estates, off Kennedy Subdivision, on Saturday, February 21st, 2026 at 10:00a.m. Officiating will be Pastor Shantiche McPheeDuncombe, assisted by Minister Neno Newbold. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Gardens Cemetery, Soldier Road.

She is predeceased by her father Jeffrey Storr.

She is survived by her Mother: Hazel Pinder; Stepmother: Clarice McKinney; Sisters: Cynthia (Oris) Saunders, Patricka Styles, Lashanda Delancy and Kasanique Archer; Brothers: Q’Vardo (Keva) and Rashad Kemp, and Nathaniel Miller; Nieces: Carliyah, Teriyah and Delia Lockhart; Nephews: Terran, Henrico, Rashawn, Cameron, Rashad, Rashanno; Aunts: Naomi (Wilfred) McPhee, Alesha McSwain, Floretta Kemp, Clarise (Clinton) Harris, Jonice and Patricia Kemp, Gil (Cassell) Higgs, Francis Johnson, Angie Miller, Irene Rolle, Lorna and Melva Storr and Monique Bastian; Uncles: Hayward, James and Theodore (Sherene), Cedric and Tyrone Kemp, Donnie Pinder, Gregory Adderley, Ted, Jethro, Cle and Lynden (Louise) Storr; Grand Aunt: Clementina Storr; Grand Uncles: Bertram and Robert Murphy; Numerous Cousins: Sharlene, Nekell, Clifeen, Tameka, Zephanie, Alteno, Andrew, Deangelo, Alkeno, Frank, Mary, Michael, James, Shermeka, Danielle, Donovan, Zurie, Terrance, Ingrid, Valentino, Calia, Daniska, Daniel, Jamaal, Davette, Clinton Jr., Latia, Theodore Jr., Dionisio, Wendell Moncur, Cephas Brown Jr., Ava Munnings, Jewel, Althealia and Byron Major of Atlanta Georgia, Joey and Lolita Moxey, Angelique, Kahiladonis, Stevana, Shenique, Kayneil, Rashnae, Elga, Shannon, Phillipa, Apryl, Frisco, Codero, Onasco, Olando, Harshanie, Ray, Dorenda, Doral Jr., Lynden Jr., Lyndrick, Lynika, Lyndavion, Link, Kadra, Latoya, Jessica, Tamica, Tavana, Philisha, Alexandra, Kozar, Cynara, Calvin, Darren, Damon, Dominique, Jewel, Shantel, Iris, Paula, Linda, Giah and Kellah. Ismae Ramsey, Anastacia, Craig, Dienne, Satish, Greg, Mary, Shandera, Gregoryia, Shadaya and Alexandria Knowles, Arlene Nicholls, Kensene and Kendalee Carroll, Ena Adderley, Paula, Pederika, Philmore, Elvanique, Elvis, Faneisha, Cordero, Rosalie Bain and Stella King; God

Children: Anastasia, Queindia, Kendall, Kevinique; Other Relatives and Friends: Noran Pratt, Yamashira Moss, Lakeycha Lockhart, Darius Mckinney, Alice Miller & Family, Margaret Russell & Family Lisa Laing, Kemp Family, Adderley Family, Knowles Family, The Storr Family and North Andros Nicholls Town Community, Union Village Family, Ivan and Dora Major and Family, Great Pentecostal Reunion Choir, The Management and Staff of Carmines Restaurant, Royal Towers Housekeeping Department, Atlantis Houskeeping Choir, The Bahamas Hotel Catering and Allied Workers Union, CC Sweeting Class of 2000 and The Johnson Bar Family.

Please forgive us for any names omitted, Tanya was well loved and she loved well. May the work Tanya has done speak for her. REST IN PEACE TANYA.

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

Death Notice for

Egbert ‘Sinclair Mullings, 60

a resident of Sunset Park, Carmichael Road, and formerly of Spring City, Abaco, died at Princess Margaret Hospital on Friday, February 13th, 2026.

He is survived by his Children: Cindy, Prince, and Beshawn Mullings; Sisters: Louise Smith, Rubyanne Burrows, Collette Mullings, Shawnette Roye; Brothers: Frank Teleford, Joseph, Wellington, Robert, Harvey, Isaac and Lincoln Mullings; Grand children: Ozell Newbold, Prince and Jacob Mulling, and Amilia Charlton, including a host of other relatives and friends including Freda Mullings.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Funeral Service for Randoll Tony Rolle Jr., 68

a resident of Newbold Street, died at his residence on Thursday, January 29th, 2026. Service will be held at Church of God of Prophecy, God’s Lighthouse, Carmichael Road, on Saturday, February 21st, 2026, at 11 a.m. Officiating will be Pastor Terrance H. Forbes, assisted by Pastor Stephen Greene. Interment will follow at Southern Cemetery, Cowpen and Spikenard Roads.

He is survived by his Wife: Lurlene Rolle; Children: Deidree Rolle, Deon Rolle-Lubin, Dixie Rolle, Jason Rolle; Son in Law: Wisly Lubin; Daughter in Law: Ashley Rolle; Grandchildren: Weston Lubin, Jason Rolle Jr.; Sisters: Marina Glinton, Lisa Armbrister; Sisters-in-law: Valretta Rolle; Brothers: Mario Rolle, Shawn Rolle; Brothers-inlaw: Cordell Armbrister, Pastor Stephen Glinton Sr.; Nieces: Melissa, Chiara, Stephanie, Lorna, Nicole, Jasmine, Corlisa, Nikita, Cordesha, Aaliyah, Leshae, Deandra; Nephews: Chancy, Cordell, TCO Levanti Armbrister, Omari, Stephen Jr., Marco, Jehu, Alexander, Akeem, Jamal, Gary, Deangelo, Reginald, Cameron, Jamie; Aunt: Dr. Sinymae Capron; Uncles: Edwin Ferguson, Randolph, Levi, Lawrence; Grand uncle: David Ferguson of Wemyss Bight; Grandnieces: 25; Grandnephews: 26; Other relatives: Minister Antoinette Moss, Barbara Farrington, Paulamae Bain, Patricia Ferguson, Donell Wilson, Anthony Gary Moss, Paul Ferguson, Sheena Newton, Josephine Bowleg, Pegg Garcia, Sherry, Donna, Derry Lewis, Kolamae Pedican, Philip Bowleg, Cyprianna Bowleg Greenidge, Patricia Bastian, Natasia

Cartwright, Sandokhan, Frank, Felicia, Franz Moss, Eustace Johnson, Sonia Thompson and Family, Georgette Scavella, and Family and many other family and friends 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.

Death Notice for Ricardo Hynds, 78

a resident of East Street and Wilson Track, and formerly of La Ceiba, Honduras, died at Princess Margaret Hospital on Tuesday, February 17th, 2026.

He is survived by his Children: Leonardo, Ricardo, and Reno Hynds, Alex Brown, Portia Smith Robertson, Aretha Gardner, ASP Nikisha Taylor-Bain, Sharica Martin, Ricaja Hynds and Lavandia Adderley; Sisters: Sonia Hynds, Janet and Cherilyn Beckford; Brother: Kirk Beckford; 18 Grandchildren, 1 Great Grandchild, including a host of other relatives and friends

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Funeral Service For

Susan Valarino Cleare, 83

died on Wednesday, 4th February, 2026. Service will be held at St. John’s Anglican Church, Harbour Island, Eleuthera, Bahamas on Saturday, 21st of February, 2026 at 11:00am. Officiating will be Fr. Bryton Ward - Rector of St. John’s Parish, Harbour Island, Eleuthera assisted by other ministers of the gospel. Interment will follow in the Saint Catherine’s Cemetery, Harbour Island.

She was predeceased by her sisters: Jean Knowles, Lynn CleareAdderley, Theodora Turnquest and Gale Cleare.

Precious memories will forever linger in the hearts of her children: Evelyn Cleare-Glover (Scott), Erica Cleare and Leslie Cleare (Laurel); grandchildren: Shannon Cleare-Glover (Emerald), Evantaé Kemp, Lauryn Cleare, Elissa Kemp, Skylor Glover, Leslie Cleare Jr., Liam Cleare, Eric Kemp and Leilani Cleare; sisters: Irma & Eleanor Cleare and Edith Roberts (Daschiel); brothers: Frankie Cleare(Helene), Perry and Chad Cleare; adopted daughters: Nelly Thompson, Christene Johnson, Remilda Oliver and Denise Riley; adopted son: Delmar Hepburn; aunts: Doreen Albury, Brenda Higgs and Ann Sawyer; nieces: Adrianna Sweeting, Janeen Mather (Seth Mather), Nicoya Cleare, Tonya Turnquest, Alicia Chung (Maurice), Darshana Dorcin (Peter), Jaquita Higgs, Chelsea Cleare, Rasha Austin, Chadday Cleare and Christine Cleare; nephews: Ian Cleare, Kevaughn Cleare (Gwendolyn), Jamal Roberts (T’neil), Randy Knowles (Khalia), Gino Roberts, Ryan and Ray Knowles, Nicholas Turnquest, Keegan, Wesley, Adonis and Alexandre Cleare, Adrius Austin; grand nieces and nephews: Jenay, Laquille and Adrain Cleare, Lenay Woodside, Ivana and Terrel Cleare, Trinay and Tralien Mather, J’neil, Brynn, Latia,

Kaa’sim, Pharrell and J’lin Roberts, Dream Dorcin, Tamesha, Torin and Allen Sweeting, Julie Evans, Channon Cleare, Shaquille Gibson, Meila, Joel and Tyrone Turnquest, Sincere Braynen, Kalise, Kalisa and Chrisiah Chung, Darius and Javaughn Cleare; godchildren: Larry Cleare, Romel Rolle, Jermaine McMinns, Gary Roberts Kimiko Knowles, Sasha Bullard and Gio Thompson; other relatives: Cecily, Laurianne, Lena, Chris and Shane Albury. Rena, Mariah, Val, Cathy, Caroline, Illeanna, Dave, Tommy, Micky, Claudine and Deornafay Barry, Portia, Wade (Jackie), Justin and Link Higgs, Justina Mackey & Family Bruce, Jessica and Natasha Sawyer, Jerry and Joan Pratt, Ionie Kelly, Harrison, Bobby, Randy and Dereck Saunders, Johnny Percentie, Vernanchia (Tremane) Johnson, Nathaniel McQueen, Consul Saunders & Family, Lemmie Malcom & Family, Maxine Miller & Family, Elaine (Glenroy) Aranha & Family, Richard Cleare & Family, Lashay Bullard & Family, Vhaul Thompson & Family, Luanee Saunders & Family, Mortimer & Family, Hosea & Family, Claire Mortimer & Family, Gaynell, Mario Grant & Family, Gusty Lewis & Family, Vonnie and Shonta & Family, Brian (Faye), Alvin, Oswald, Timothy, Elizabeth Higgs & Family, Lenora, Carlos Sawyer & Family, Zoey Major & Family, Betsy Sawyer & Family, Alma Roberts & Family, Kendra Wells & Family, Mildred Roberts & Family, Lydia Durham & Family, The Percentie Family, Patrice Homer & Family, Maureen & Family, Shammie and Delarie & Family, Irma Davis & Family, Linda Braynen & Family, Tremmie Morris & Family, Flossie Bain & Family, Michelle Darville & Family, Lorna Major & Family Vincent and Angela Johnson & Family, Percival Johnson & Family, Harvey Roberts & Family, Eloice Knowles and Family, Marinette Cartwright & Family. And other relatives and family of Harbour Island; special friends: Delma Higgs (Samuel), Jessie Brooks, Cindy Mackey (Rickey), Maria Johnson, Pauline Saunders, Casper Johnson, Nancy Sawyer, Lorraine Rolle, Quincy Kemp, Anthony Davies, Larry Winder (Marissa) and Terry Kellogg & Family; special thanks to: the teams at Bahamas Wellness, Doctor’s Hospital, Dr. James Johnson at The Medi Centre and The Harbour Island Community Clinic and other relatives and friends.

May She Rest in perfection and rise in Glory.

If we inadvertently forgot to mention anyone, we do apologize. Thank you for being a part of the life and legacy of the Late Susan Valarino Cleare.

Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at Newbold Brothers Chapel, Palmetto Avenue and Acklins Street, New Providence on (TODAY) Thurday, February 19, 2026 from 1:00pm -5:00pm and on Friday, February 20, 2026 at the St. John’s Anglican Church, Dunmore Street, Harbour Island from 2:00pm until service time on Saturday.

Funeral Service For

Rev. Madlyn Terrecca Campbell, 79

of Orange Creek, Cat Island, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, February 21st, 2026 at Southwest Catheral Church of God, Carmichael Road, New Providence. Officiating will be Bishop Joshep Smith and Bishop Birthlow Newbold. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Garden Cemetery.

She was predeceased by her parents: (Bertell and Ethereal); daughter: (Chanrese Neekal); adopted sister: (Angie) Campbell.

She is survived by her husband: Charles Milton Campbell; daughter: Kerry Annastasie (Marco) Longsworth; one grandchild: Jehovan Malik Bertell Stubbs; adopted siblings: Joseph Henderson and Ann (Shawn) Dawkins; sisters-in-law: Rosemary Wilegoose & family, Cheryl (Andre) Seymour & family, Keva Cartwright & family; brother-in-law: Barron Campbell; nephews: Kamani Smith & family, Urie Smith & family; sisters and brothers by love: Christina Sargent, Min. Verdel Pinder, Retired Administrator Christopher Stubbs, Rev. Dr. Julia Wilson-Bain, Rev. Leola Johnson, (U.S.A) Irene Ramsey, Rudiemae McDonald and Pastor Sandra Bowles; nieces, nephews, godchildren and other relatives and friends including: Christine Stubbs & family (Ft. Lauderdale), Vera (Charles A) Moss & family, Ross Turner & family (U.S.A), Wanona (Andre) Linden & family (Godchild), Brenette (William) White & family, Linda Turner, Alinda (Vernon) Moss & family, Vernessah (Shane) Munnings-Brown, Faye (Ft. Lauderdale), Zindora, Carmen, Tanya, Angie Munnings, Margaret Pratt, Zarin (Lisa) Fox, Decedents of the late Merilyn Yee & family, (Tampa FL), Valentine (Samantha) Munnings, Rose Saunders & family, Zilpha Campbell & family, Roston C, (Tampa FL), Pastor Denburgh (Min. Ethel) Turner & Family, Cortez, Wallace (Margaret) Turner, Jay (Simmone) Sargent & family, Jeff Sargent & family, Ronnie Sargent & family, Brent, Derand, Kendrick, Dirklyn (Joann), Harley (Tina) Munnings, Lensworth Munnings Sr., Thelma Stubbs (Deceased)

Family, Reuben (Linda) McDonald & family, Cassarina Culmer & Family, The Ramsey Family, Alicemae (Adrian) Bannister, Howard Newbold, Vernice Newbold & family, Leacher McDonald & family, Nicole Newman & family, Elder Jennice (Syndey) McKenzie & family, Helena Stubbs & family, Thomosenia Stubbs & family, Inez Stubbs & family, Altomese Carey, Ilka Carey & family, (Godchild) Melton Newbold & family, Jayford (Annabelle) Burrows & family, Little Anne Burrows & family, Suelyn Burrows. Charles, William (Joyce) & Harrison (Norma) Newbold. Vernita Stubbs & family, Cleora Mackey & family, Olamae Demeritte, Susan (Inspector Ashton) Fowler & family, Portia Newbold. Dovis (Henry) Bain & family, Sharlee (Marlon) Sargent & family, Craven (Sherese) Longsworth & family, Dr. Lloyd (Melanie) Stubbs & family, Brigid Stubbs & family, Glenford Pinder & family, Killyane Heastie & family, Barrett (Jenny) McDonald & family Susane Carey & family, Jennifer Butler & family, Donna Walkine & family, Rev. Cal (Arnette) Stubbs & family, (Orlando, Fl), Lily Stubbs & family (Ft. Lauderdale, Fl.) Shirley (Nelson) Moncur & family, Barry (Ree) Miller & family, Reuben, Inez Holbrook, and Octivia Stuart & family, Anya Tinker & Family. Cat Island: McDonald, Campbell, Stubbs, Newbold, Cleare, Seymour, Knowles, Moncur, Dawkins, Hepburn, Williams, Ambrose, McKinzie, Stuart, King, Bowles, Borrows, Smith, Dean, Rahming, Major, Webb, Thurston, Hunter, Isaacs, Strachan, Rolle families, and all from Orange Creek in the North to Old Bight in the South. The families in the United States, Grand Bahama, Eleuthera, Abaco, Exuma and Andros, The Doctors, Nurses; caregivers in Cat Island and New Providence.

Relatives and friend may pay their last respect at Newbold Brothers Chapel, Palmetto Avenue and Acklins Street, New Providence on (TODAY) Thursday, 19 February, 2026 from 6:00pm to 7:00pm and on Saturday, 21 February, 2026 at Southwest Catherdal Church of God from 8:00am until service time on Saturday.

Death Notice For

Marion Leona Pinder, 72

of First Street, Coconut Grove died at Princess Margaret Hospital on Tuesday, 10 February, 2026.

She is survived by her daughter: sharima Pinder; son: Marvin (Shawn) Borrows; granddaughter: Henrica Pinder and other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a late date.

Funeral Service For

Willamae Rebecca Cambridge-Cash, 58

service will be held at Voice Of Deliverance Disciple Centre Temple, Deliverance Way, Malcolm Allotment, East, New Providence, Bahamas on Friday, February 20th, 2026 at 11:00

a.m. Officiating will be Chief Apostle Leon Wallace, D.D., J.P., Q.C. General Overseer/Senior Pastor assisted by Bishop Eldin Scott and Bishop Carlfort Curry. Interment will follow in the Woodlawn Gardens Cemetery, Soldier Road, New Providence, Bahamas.

Willamae was predeceased by her parents: Ruby Salomie and James Arnold Cambridge; sister: Natasha Cambridge.

Left to mourn her departure are her husband: Bernard Cash, (Chief Petty Officer) Royal Bahamas Defence Force; daughter: Bernique Wilisha Cash; brother: James Arnold Cambridge; adopted siblings: Faye Penn, Alex Hinsey; aunts & uncles: Lavina Campbell, Irene & Joshua Rolle, Franklin Hepburn and Rosadell Mcdonald; inlaws: Monique Cambridge, Don Wright, Superintendent Deanxer Cash (RBPF), Dwayne Cash; nieces & nephews: Cravannah TaylorCambridge, Shantae & Tremiko Cambridge, K’Vante, Dahalia, Angel and Kyden; grand niece & nephew: Christian Saintville & Carlisa Penn; close relatives & friends: Robert, Linda & Remelda Stubbs, Laverne Ahrana, Shantel, Thomascina, Elovise & Clarence Ferguson, Jenny Mae & James Gilbert, Margaret, Willard, Michelle & Phillipa Rolle, Anthony Cambridge, 2Sherman & Leona Campbell, Barbara, Nathaniel and Hulet Hepburn, Norma & Ronny Brown, Princess & Peter Scavella, Tanya & Wesley Clarke , Denise & Douglas, Glendina, Kirkland and Jeffrey Burrows, Yvette & Abraham Johnson, Philip & Valerie Cambridge, Michael & Fontella Rolle, Keith Rolle, Precita Era, Linda Stubbs, Paige Rolle, Anastacia Campbell, Vance, Arianna, Rashawn & Amaia Cambridge, Shavette & Shakaria Johnson, Christopher, Jason, Picard, Keitra & Whitney Rolle, Taray Burrows, Jania O’Brien, Francetta & Remelda Seymour, Emerline SeymourLockhart, Kemuel Stubbs, Velma Patrice Farrington, Dave Major, Elvira Gilbert, Melvese Seymour, Retired Commissioner Emerick Seymour, Darzell Gilbert, Devenor Daniels, Karen, Kaylor, Kelson & Kimball Stubbs Karen Minnis, Kenva Perez,Kevin & Kirklin Stubbs Kylia & Princess Stubbs, Shirley Moncur, Don, Danny, Jerry, Ross & Donovan Seymour Betty,Rosemary & Patsy Whylly, Norma, Jeffrey, Jannet & Karen Hepburn, Sherla Newbold-Rolle & Family, Sheniqua Dames, Dave Seymour, Keith & Paige Smith, Matilda McPhee SelmaJane Stuart, Izetta Stubbs, Franstina Forbes, Shirlene Rolle & Family, Rosemary Duncombe-Williams, Marion, Janetta Strachan, Melanie

Knowles, Carousel Johnson, Annabelle Burrows, Enid Thompson, Alphonso Cambridge, Miriam, Hanna & Althea Stubbs, Sally-Mae, Asanette Newbold, Devece Burrows, Annie Nora Burrows & Family, Chief Apostle Leon Wallace & Family, Rev. Cecil & William Newbold & Family, Cleveland & Carolyn Rigby, Alma Taylor, William Poitier, Ellen Newbold, Elva Stubbs, Cleora Mackey, Teddymae Bain, Ruben Stuart, Betty, Rosemary & Patsy Whylly, Dotlyn Rolle, The Cash’s Family, Helen & Rose Newbold, Lloyd Black, Melvise Seymour, Mrs. Flowers, the entire Seymour Family, the entire Hepburn Family, the entire Cambridge Family, The Stubbs’, Newbold’s & Stuarts’ Families, The entire Orange Creek Community, Voice of Deliverance Church Family, and The Golden Gates No. 2 Community and other relatives and friends.

Relative and friend may pay their last respect at Newbold Brothers Chapel Palmetto Avenue and Acklin Street, New Providence on (TODAY) Thursday, 19 February, 2026 from 6:00pm 7:00pm.

Leslie Richard

Humes, 60

of Bar #20 Pyfrom Road, New Providence, Bahamas will be held at Glad Tidings Tabernacle, Kemp Road, New Providence on Saturday, 21st February, 2026. Officiating will be Rev. Andrew Sand and Rev. Tyrone Sands. Interment will follow in the Old Trail Cemetery.

He was predeceased by his mother: Florence McPhee; father: Francis Humes; brothers: Patrick,William, Daniel, Sameuel Miller Sr.; sister: Antoinette Humes, MaryJane.

He is survived by his children: Ricardo & Crystal Humes; sister: Clarina Humes; brothers: Basil Shelton Presley Kevin & Stephen Humes; sister-in-law: Judy Humes; nephews: Ansonio, Elton, Divach Munroe, Lavardo Cartwright, Brad & Brian Turnquest, Jamal, Basil Humes Jr., Jeffrey, Samuel Jr. & Tony Miller; aunts: Henrietta McPhee & Leanna Davis; nieces: Kimberly, Bernadette, Latoya Humes, Cherrie Malone, Christina Woodside, Katherine French; grand nieces: Alexia, Kainta, Divaya, Brenae, Alexis & Aliah adderley; great grand nieces: Keshawnna, Shawntae, Navaeh, Tatiana, Alyssa; grand nephews: Derek Burrows III, Jacquez Saunders Divach Jr., Delmar Munroe, Andrew Jr. & Takai Richardson . Marino & Jamal Jr., Gregory & Shawn; and other relatives and friends.

Relatives and friends may pay their last respect at Newbold Brothers Palmetto Avenue and Acklins Street, New Providence from (TODAY) Thursday 7:00pm 8:00pm.

Funeral Services For

Neville Ezekiel Russell, 88

Lowe Sound, North Andros, Bahamas will be held at Lowe Sound Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Lowe Sound, North Andros on Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 10:00am. Officiating: Pastor Rumeko D. Young, assisted by Elder Velinda Rolle, Elder Hughes Perpall, and other ministers of the Gospel. Internment: Lowe Sound Seventh-day Adventist Church Cemetery.

He was pre-deceased by his parents: Ezekiel and Precita Russell; his loving wife: Audrey Helena Russell; 2 daughters: Helena and Kathy Russell.

He is survived by his children: Olander Evans, Watney (Raven), Floyd (Ann), Douglas, Christine and Magdaline Russell, Ismae & Robert Barr; 2 adopted sons: Keith Russell and Clyde Evans; 1 adopted daughter: Inspector Chekesha McPhee; 32 grandchildren: Vanessa Russell, Adrian, Valentino and Administrator Francis Barr, Glenroy, Shamara, Royann, Travis, Neko Barr, Tanya and Daquin Scott, Barishna Burrows, Sharia and Demetruis Russell, Glendera Rolle, Alexio and Samaria Cooper, Tyranette and Lakeithtra Russell, Roshan Evans, Kristina, Elizabeth, Jacque Stanya, Keyon, Abagale and Floyd Jr. Russell, Jareard Rolle, Savannah Davidson, Blair and Eric King, Darneka, Trinell and Jessie Russell, Janeka and Lincoln Mackey; great grandchildren: Jamal Glinton, Al’Lunzo, Ricardo Evans, Nikesha, Alicia, Dianna, Jazmine, Ciara, Unique, Keva Russell Kevin, Whitney, Andre, Kylie, Alexio Jr, Kataleya, Chyra, Adrian Jr., Adrianna, Jaylin, Kairo, Philicia, Daquinique, Merci, Sofio, Damira, MJ, Naomi and Danecsio, Melody, Nevaeh, Jeremiah, Blossom, Linkeah, Andrew, Lincoln Jr, Jaquon; siblings: Bill and Jennymae Russell, Teazel Bowe and Irene Pinder; sisters-in-law: Lovely & Genevee Knowles and Sarah Evans; brother-in-law: Oral Evans; sonin-law: Wilnes Saintil; aunt: Martha & Lilly Dean; nieces and nephews: Elizabeth, Unetta, Patrice, Sammy, Shanique and Greg Simms, Craig, Clint and Vanessa Russell, Carla and Kevin Knowles, Celeste and Mark Rampersaud, Rochelle and Ignatius Obiajunwa, Cassandra and Corry Oqain, Kenny, Marva and Christopher Klass, US Marine Julian Russell, Sonia, Kipplyn, Patchranell, Ebony, Herbreanna, Hurbert, Sheila Hepburn, Mazell Knowles and Lavar McNeil, Darren and Linda, Vezel, Selvin, Jacklyn, Vincent, Maude, Esther and Craig Bowe, Veronica Thompson, Vyommie, Jancine and Basil Bowleg, Magnetta, Kimberley and Curtis Bryant, Leslie, Nigel, Lathera, Superintendent of Police Kemuel and Tamica Knowles, Kendal, Iceline and Ross Thompson, Melissa, Kareann, Diann, Dinetta Marshall, Anthony, Steve and Diann Evans, Amenda Oral Jr., Dellarese and Duke Miller, Tessilee, Jetta, Arnette Hanna; god sister: Francine Russell; god children: Duke and Sabrina Moss, Thomasina Dean and Shelena Barr; cousins: Corolee and Sammuel Fowler, Fredrick Rolle, Stancel, Yena, Rose, Jennamae, Peter & Michael Russell, Bloneva Barr, Claritta Baptiste, George Woodside, Eddison Colebrooke, Morey, Leanna and Meltina Evans; other cousins too numerous to mention; other relatives and friends: Ben and Patricia Rolle and Family, Curl Lewis and family, Stancel Campbell and Family, Stanford and Debra Johnson and Family, Edwin “Ned” Miller, Elvis Dean, Patricia Woodside and Family, Kenya Johnson, Shirley, Adeline, Patrel, Kensel, Rodney, Withlean, Daniel Dean, Keith, Shanequa, Oneazer, Haldor, Luther, Sheryl, Ruby and Milton Russell, Helena Clark and

Family, Audley Rolle and Family, Berris Barr and Family, Paula Russell and Family, Mitchell and Maude Johnson and Family, Braidman Evans & Family, Donald Miller and Family, Edward and Velinda Rolle and Family, Dorie Oliver and Family, Orita Munroe & Family, Evelyn and Vanera Barr and Family, Barberann Campbell and family, Pastor Mackey and Norman Knowles and Family, Pastor Mannix and Minister Shanrece Cargill and the Central Church Of God Family, Pastor Jamal Franklyn, Pastor Leonardo Rahming, Hon. Leonardo Lightbourne and the entire Progressive Liberal Party, Marva, Joe Campbell and Family, Willie Farrington and Family, Glen Russell and Family, Perl Russell and Family, Venola Russell and Family, Cassandra Fowler-Russell & Family, Pastor Philmore Russell and Family, Pastor Ifill Russell and Family, Dr. Percival & Nurse Lillian McNeil, Rev. John. E. Newton and family, Pastor Young and the Lowe Sound Seventh Day Adventist Church Family, The Russell Family, The Dean Family, the entire Community of Red Bays and Lowe Sound Family, The Staff at the Nicholls Town Clinic Family, the entire North Andros community, and many more relatives and friends too numerous to mention.

Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at the church on Sunday, February 22, 2026 from 9:00am until service time.

Barbara Majorie Dorsette, 84

109 Hanna Road, New Providence, Bahamas, will be held at Holy Cross Anglican Church, Soldier Road at Highbury Park, New Providence on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 10:00am. Officiating will be The Rev’d Dr. Ethan P. J. Ferguson assisted by The Rev’d Fr. Berkley J. Smith, Canon Peter A. G. Scott and other ministers of the gospel. Internment will follow in the Woodlawn Gardens Cemetery, Soldier Road, New Providence.

Barbara was predeceased by her son: Kirtley Dorsette.

Left to cherish her memories are her children: Rochelle Johnson, Denise Davison, Shana Fluker, Natasha Lampley and Kyle Dorsett; adopted son: Barry Wilmott; grandchildren: Keiron Johnson, Zharia Johnson, Hadassah Johnson, Kendrick Davis, Travis Flowers, James Fluker, Anthony Dorsette, Kiarae Dorsett, Kaiyah Dorsett; brother: Dennis Gilbert; sisters: Annamae Poitier, Wendy Gilbert, Virginia Poitier; other relatives and friends, including: Charmaine Gilbert (niece), Gloria Dorsette and family, Brenda McKinney and family, Delores Scavella and family, Christina Galanos and family, Abraham Stubbs and family, Arthur Dorsette and family, Lydia Isaacs and family, Sherilyn Fowler and family, Arlington & Victoria Hanna and family, Carolyn “Babs” Ellis and family, Brent Marshall and family, Barbara Dean and family, Debbie Smith and family, Hortence HarrisSmith and family, the Cox family, Dr. John Dillett and family, Dr. Hamilton and family, Leadership and Members of Holy Cross Anglican Church, Bishop Neil C. Ellis and family, Bishop Delton D. Ellis and family, leadership, and Members of Mount Tabor Church; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at St. Ambrose Funeral Home, Arundel Street, New Providence on Saturday, 20th February, 2026, from 11:00am to 4:00pm.

Funeral Service For

Funeral Service For Ivan Leroy Jackson, 80 affectionately

James “Jim ‘Dandy’” Ferguson, 61

of 6th Street, Coconut Grove, New Providence, Bahamas will be held at First Baptist Church, Market Street, New Providence on Saturday, February 21st, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Officiating will be Rev. Dr. Diana Francis assisted by other ministers of the gospel. Internment will follow in the Old Trail Cemetery, Old Trail Road, New Providence.

Cherished memories will linger in the hearts of his son: Jamaine Ferguson; daughters: Dashinka Violet Ferguson, Jimeekia Ferguson-Saunders, Kendra and Jaymee Ferguson; brother: Lionel (Rhonda) Seymour; sisters: Clarena Ferguson-Cox, Mary Ching Neely, Donna Ferguson; grandchildren: Kandice Wallace, Candice Ferguson (deceased) Chinyari Parrish, Akeil Brown Jr., Breanna Burrows, Jayden Lightbourne, Jamaine Ferguson Jr., Crystal Moxey, Matthew Cate, Teagan Saunders, Monterro Ferguson Jr., Peandra Hepburn; nieces: Doralee Williamson, Sherrell Hamilton (Trevor), Shantel & Serena Neily, Vanessa Wilson, Doris Thompson, Takeisha Carter, Orlandera Dickenson (Roscoe), Margo Papageorgiou, Rae-Dawn Thompson, Antillia Seymour & Melinda Glinton, Michelle (Kyle) Stubbs, Raquel Bethel, Sandy & Cindy Murphy, Monique Bullard, Denise Bowleg, Brenae Murphy; nephews: Norman Seymour, Kevin Bain, Thyron Kemp, Sharran (Anishka) Milfort, Kevano Musgrove, Andy & Mavado Glinton, Lance Forbes, Troy Roberts, Lorenzo Adderley, Shawn Ferguson, Braylon Murphy; Uncles: William Seymour of Miami, Fl., Arnold Seymour of Turks & Caicos; Grandnieces: Vernestell Wilson, Tanackia Tinker, Clarenisha Neely, Keyannah Hamilton, Felia Cooper, Tovanya Cox, Masisson Evans, A’mari Adams, Camiyah Meadows Eva Papageorgiou, Kyrie Stubbs, Prindeisha, Cornish, Takia Carter, Clinique Roberts, Akeisha McPhee, Ryaziah Taylor; Grandnephews: Glenroy and Michael Carey, Antonio Bowe, Kyle Hamilton, Mali Melford, Kyron and Kylie Stubbs, Raley Dickenson, Yvon Carter, Keyvon George, Bryon Smith, Alex Anderson, Tahj Neily. Other Family & Friends: Ethelyne Newbold, Merv Martin, Troy Ward & family, Margeret Collins & Family, Sherry Thompson & Family, Ann Beneby’s Food Store & Family, Thompson Lane Carter Family, Sixth Street 6th Street the Grove off Robinson Road Family, Kennedy Frazier, Phillisa Fowler, Raquell Clarke, Deenne Kamp, Darrell, Marvin and Carvette Pratt, John Griffin, Sharise (Mitch) LewisAlbury, Lydia (Robert) Seymour-Butterfield, Dudley Seymour, Valerie (Philip) Seymour-Cambridge, Drexwell (Joanna) Seymour, Carla & Carlton Henlon, Terence Neily and a host of other relatives and friends.

Family and friends can pay their last respects at St. Ambrose Funeral Home, Arundel Street on Saturday, 20th February, 2026, from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm.

called “Buddo”

of Burnt Ground, Long Island, Bahamas who died on January 23, 2026 will be held at Burnt Ground Gospel Chapel, Burnt Ground, Long Island on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Bishop Allan Dixon assisted by other ministers of the gospel. Interment will follow in Burial Ground Public Cemetery, Burnt Ground, Long Island.

Ivan was preceded in death by his parents, Olive and Ceasar Jackson.

Left to mourn him are his children: Carolyn Gray, Wanda McPhee, Malcolm Jackson, Lorinda Borrows, Shanda Neighbors, and Marlon Jackson; grandchildren: Alexia Gray, Navarro McKenzie, Justin Jackson, DeAngelo Turnquest, Samara Neighbors, Eliana Neighbors, Jaheim, Evan and Owen Jackson; sister: Thelma Douglas; brother: Leo Jackson; other relatives including: Michael Douglas, Erika Jackson, John Borrows, and Ken neighbors; nephews, nieces and other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.

Viewing will be held at Burnt Ground Gospel Chapel, Burnt Ground, Long Island on Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to service time.

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

Funeral Service For Peggy Ann Alisia Coakley, 69

a resident of Hunt’s Close off Fire Trail Road, New Providence, Bahamas and of Providenciales Turks and Caicos Islands will be held on Saturday, February 21st, 2026, 10.30am at Zion Baptist Church, East and Shirley Streets, Nassau, Bahamas. Officiating will be Rev. T. G. Morrison assisted by other ministers of the gospel. Interment will follow in the the Lakeview Memorial Gardens Cemetery, J. F. K. Drive, New Providence.

She was predeceased Annette Rahaming, Fredrick Pearce

Her Legacy and memories will always be remembered by her daughter: Annastachea (Stacy) Coakley; siblings: Karen Evans, Andrew Winder & Steven Pearce; daughters: Keisha Coakley, Noreall (Pedro) Patton and Loletha (Anthony) Cooper; sons: Norald, Ranoald (Joan), Isaac (Danielle), Audley and Jonathan Coakley; grandchildren: Desiray Johnson, Domonic Derival and Kailey Coakley; sisters: Annamae Taylor, Bernadette Henfield, Deidre (Larry) Winder-Adderly, Lisa and Cleo Stuart; sisters-in-law: Lela Lewis, predeceased Clairetta Davis, Cynthia (Hilton) Simmons, Leona and Donna Coakley, Kimberley (Paul) Brown and Karen (Julien) Nixon; brothers: Patrick Rahming, Perry, Randy and Fredrick Pearce, Larry (Marissa) and Edwin (Ramona) Winder; aunts: Elvina Connell and Mariletta Butler; nieces: Karen (Lester) Bain, Shande, Pastor Moniquekel and Nadia Taylor, Latonya Pearce-Armbrister, Kimarra, Ashara and Pasharra Rahming, Lakeshia and Lakeyia Adderley, Muniquekell Pearce, Antonya Pearce, Shakisha Pearce, Clautonia Pearce, Anya Pearce, K’lee-Ann Pearce and Shantel Pearce, Lamanda Winder, Leidae Laerence, Tianna Gomez, Arneya Evans, Lacresha Hanna, Alda Henfield , Divaz Moss, Krystle Hanna, Adalee Jones and Eryn Reckley; nephews: Kenyatta (Lisa) and Travanta (Tamika) Taylor, Stephon, Stephen Jr. and Ryan Pearce, Jekero and Jakaro Evans, Albert Henfield Jr. and Tavarious Henfield, Udarahe, Patrick, Brandon and Ashton Rahming, Insp. Terrell Stubbs, Lathoreo (Patrice), Edwin Jr., Raywin and Jabez Winder, Lahmal Adderley and Stephon (Phillisha) Marshall; cousins: Don, and Rev Dr. Phillip Rahming, Deborah Ferguson, Marva Kemp, Franca Stubbs, Lester, Don, and Tony Connell, Marla Butler-Clement, Brian Butler, Denis Brown, Norma Dean, Wendall, Alvin, Douglas and Clement Edgecombe, Thresa Knowles, Paula Rodriguez, Don and Dennis Knowles, Van Benson and Mark Johnson Floyd Samuel, Troy, Ryan, Thoy, Sid, Theodore,

Sie, Frankly, Tracy, Danny, Jeff and Rudy Rahming, Erma RahmingTaylor, Stephanie Rahming-Taylor, Jammell Deal, Lanair Hector, Hartley Morrison, Margaret Knowles, Andrea Williams Teka Cash; close friends: Gladys Adderley, Stephanie Cartwright, Uly Thompson, Enid Smith; heartfelt thanks and appreciation to: The Harvey Family Turks & Caicos, Doctor Pintard, Butler, & Holiday, the nursing staff of the Princess Margret Hospital Private Surgical especially Nurse Peggy & Nurse Rolle. We apologize if your name was inadvertently omitted, as it was not our intention.

Friends may pay their respects at the Legacy Suite of Vaughn O. Jones Memorial Center, Mt. Royal Avenue and Talbot Street, New Providence on Friday from 11:00am to 5:00pm and on Saturday from 9:15am to service time.

Death Notice For Apostle Lauretta Louise Butterfield-Smith,

48

of St. Anne’s, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly of Spring City, Abaco, Bahamas died at her residence on Tuesday, February 03rd,2026.

She is survived by her loving husband: Neil Gabrielle Smith; daughter: Lorendia McHardy; son: Ricardo McHardy; mother: Almetta Brooks; great grandmother: Luella Rolle; mother-in-law: Evelyn Smith (Abaco); sisters: Lendira Bodden (Thompson)Toussaint ,Romana Neely, Samantha Butterfield, Portia Nottage & Marsha Major; brothers: Marvin & Wayde Butterfield; mother-in-law: Evelyn Smith (Abaco); sister-in-law: Sheila Martin, Francis Smith (Abaco) & Stacy Smith; brother-in-law: John, Eulys, Douglas & Hensley Smith; aunts: Sherry (Hulan) Farquarson, Katherine Sweeting (Ormand Sr) Gibson, Carolyn, Grant (Kendly) Thompson (of Indianapolis), Kim Butterfield, Paulamae Gibson, Debra & Althea Brooks, Dorothy Clarke, Bridgette Outten, ASP Freya Emmanuel, Donna Fisher, Marlene Minnus & Anamae Jones (of Miami Dade Florida); uncles: Winston (Andrea), Anthony (Michelle) & Hensley Brooks, Reserve Inspector Stephan Johnson, Darcy Lewis, Bradley Johnson, Alex & Alexis Darbouze; and a host of other relitives in friends .

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date .

Minister Mike Rolle, 55

a resident of Blue Hill Road South, New Providence, Bahamas died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Tuesday, February 10th, 2026.

He is survived by his wife: Audrey Rolle; brothers: Charles, Absalom, Don and Hercules Rolle; sisters: Elder Gloria Culmer, Elder Dr. Terra and Minister Bread Rolle; sisters-inlaw: Patrice and Shelia Williams; brothersin-law: Pastor Franklyn and Vincent Williams; nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Death Notices For

Kingsley Alexander Dean, 52

a resident of Kiskadee Drive, Tusculum Estate, West Bay Street, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly of Pleasant Bay, South Andros, Bahamas died on Thursday, January 29th, 20 26.

He is survived by his mother:Comfort Smith, Father Jerome Dean; sons: Kaden, Jaleel and Alexander Dean; sister: Tanique Brutus; brothers: Johnathan Pride, Kevin, Rance, Dwight and Edward Smith and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Makaveli Coby Tinker Sr., 28

of Sutton Street, New Providence, Bahamas died on Thursday, 12th February, 2026.

Left to cherish his memories are his son: Makaveli Coby Tinker Jr.; brothers: Brandazoo (Joycelyn) Tynes, Dwight Stubbs and Shannario Tynes; aunts: Valderine (McAllen) Tinker-Knowles, Mary (Peter) Davis, Sharon Adderley, Dolly (Kennedy) Frazier, Denise (Kennedy) Ferguson, Lydia, Portia and Florence “Flo” Rolle; uncles: Clayton (Natasha) Williams, Richard (Rowena) Taylor, Matthew Tinker, Sidney (Val) Kemp, Larry (Robin) Kemp, Andrew Tynes, Leroy and Anvil Rolle; special friend: Breandell Moxey; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral Services will be announced at a later date.

Death Notices For Edward Miller, 54 affectionately called “Eddie”

of Exuma Street/Amos Ferguson Street, New Providence died at the Princess Margreat Hospital on Wednesday, February 10th, 2026.

He is survived by his son: Terrance (Cynteche) Perigord; daughters: KaToya, Krystal and Trinell Miller; grandchildren: Rodricka, Rodneysha, Odny, Ronique, Rashawn, Roniya, Rodricko and Rodney Miller, & Guinness; mother: Araminta Stubbs (Arie); aunts: Irena Davis & Izona Colebrook; uncle: Jeremiah Thurston; sisters: Daphne, Stephanie and Sandra Stubbs, Bernadette (Petter) Adderley, Makella, Monique, Tiffany, Shanti, LeShanda and Josephine Thurston; brothers: Prince, Troy, Barron, James, Stephon, Hubert Jr., Lavardo and Davante Thurston and a host of other relatives and friends.

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

(Bahamas Department of Corrections) Retired Sgt. Andrew Sears

of Faith Gardens, New Providence, Bahamas died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Sunday, February 15, 2026.

He is survived by his wife, Yvette Sears; sons, Andrew Jr., Marceino, Rajiv, Avery and Aiden Sears; daughters, Angelique, Manesha and Melissa Sears; sisters, Pamela Poitier, Joanne Sears and Charlene Pratt; six grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.

Funeral Service will be announced at a later date.