04182024 OBITUARIES

Thursday, April 18, 2024

Memorial Service

Jill Flowers

A celebration of life for Jill Flowers, who passed away at the age of 56 on Wednesday, 10th April, 2024, will be held at St. Agnes Church on Friday, 26th April, 2024, at 4:00 pm. Ofciating will be Archdeacon Keith Cartwright.

Jill is survived by her daughter, Jodi; mother, Mrs. Anna Flowers; siblings, Danielle, Garrette and Derek (Jr.); nieces, Gabrielle and Summer; one nephew, Jamison; a host of relatives and friends and the Class of 1984 of St. John’s College.

She was predeceased by her father, Derek Flowers (Sr.). Jill was cremated per her wishes. for

Funeral Service For Franklyn Christopher Poitier, 54 affectionately called ‘Screw’

will be held at St. James Native Baptist Church, St. James Road on Saturday, April 20th, 2024 at 12:00 noon. Officiating will be Reverend Lexton A. C. Symonette. Interment will follow in the Out Island Cemetery, Kemp Road.

Left to cherish fond memories are his children: Franklyn Jr. Lindesha, Frandericka, Christopher and Joshua Poitier; one grandson: Justin; daughter-in-law: Simone; three sisters: Joanne Reckley, Philippa Poitier and Rosemary Smith; three brothers: Sidney, Kendal and Trevor Poitier; aunts: Mary and Birdie Poitier, Olga Bowe, Anna Cash, Gwen Cunningham, Merline Woodside and Betty Knowles; brothers-in-law: Ralph Reckley and Regal Smith; numerous nieces and nephews, grand nieces, great grand nieces and nephews and a host of relatives and friends too numerous to mention including: The Right Honourable Phillip ‘Brave Davis, Hon I. Chester Cooper, Right Hon Perry Christie , The Culmerville, Green Castle Eleuthera, Garden Villas Freeport and Moss Town, Exuma Communities.

Friends may pay their last respects at Heritage Memorial Mortuary # 20 Claridge Road on Friday at 10:00am to 4:00pm and at the Church on Saturday at 11:00am until service time.

State Recognized Funeral Service For

Former Deputy Speaker and Parliamentarian

Donald Lamon Saunders, 49

of #20 Dolphin Avenue, Westwind, New Providence, Bahamas will be held at 11:00am on Friday, April 19th, 2024 at St. Agnes Anglican Church, Baillou Hill Road. Offciating will be Right Reverend Laish Z. Boyd Sr., Lord Bishop of the Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos Islands assisted by Venerable Keith N. Cartwright, The Reverend DeAngelo N. Bowe, The Reverend B. Travis Fernander, The Reverend Dr. Kari X. Marcelle, The Reverend Deacon Howard L. Bethel, and The Reverend Deacon Rondeno Rolle. Interment will follow in St. Agnes Church Cemetery, Baillou Hill Road.

Left to cherish his treasured memories are his WIFE: Tiffany Saunders; CHILDREN: Danielle L’Shan and Donald Lamon II, and Jai’da McCloud; - 4 - MOTHER: Mispah Strachan; FATHER: Donald G. Saunders (predeceased); FOSTER FATHER: Archdeacon Keith N. Cartwright; SISTERS: Margo Jacques, Christine Hanna and Sophia Miller; BROTHERS: Ronald Newbold and Dion Saunders; BROTHERS: Anthony Musgrove, Sr., Fr. DeAngelo Bowe, Monty Williams, Kendal Williams, Seluke Innocent, Farintino Morley, Kelson Morley, Ferris Morley, Kingsley Holbert, Marcel Russell, Ethan Saunders, Delbert Lightbourne, Anthony Balfour, Colin Johnson, Teddy Hanna, Dion Curry, Franklyn Clarke, Dino Clarke, Sean Burrows, Desmond Wilchcombe, Fr. Angelo Wildgoose, Andrew Burrows, Fr. Denrick Rolle, Fr. Travis Fernander, Raphael Miller, Sterling Williamson, Javan “Teets” Knowles, Rodney “Jabba” Ferguson, Alex Ferguson, Gremeko Stuart, Raymond Theoc, Trevor Nottage, Senator Tyrel Young, Ronnie Cunningham, Justin Albury, Martin Symonette, Lavardo Brennen, and Rev’d Dr. Kari Marcell, Douglas

Palacious and Chester Palacious; PREDECEASED BROTHERS: Randy Gardiner, Perry Whylly, Lynden Seymour, and Dwight Collie; MOTHERIN-LAW: Inez Jones; BROTHERS-IN-LAW: Ullin Rigby, James (Tamika) Seymour, Drexel (Nolitia) Forbes, Clayton Jones, Ransford (Courtney) Jones, David and Vaughn Bullard, Gary Hanna, and Rev’d Troy Miller; SISTERS-IN-LAW: Diahann (Obinna) Echeuro, Livinia (Hugh) Dunkley, Sandy (Osmand) Edwards, Aniska (Arthur) Barnett, Anastacia (Eugene) Dawkins, Clenty Hinton, Jalna Bullard and Kim Iturriaga, and Daphne Newbold; AUNTS: Prophetess Jenny and Patricia Humes, Beryl Foulkes, Juddiemae Chisholm, Dorilyn Opato, Karen David and Delma Chisholm, Rosemary, Joan, and Beatrice Saunders; UNCLES: Denis Simmons, Clifton Foulkes, Hermis Chisholm, Athicko Opato, and Charles Outten; NIECES: Shelteria Rolle, Shania Edwards, T’Keisha and Jasmine Forbes, Jasmine, Malia and Rhyle Jones, Apryl and Aari Barnett, Jasper Dawkins, Coa – Coa Hinton, Dava Bullard and Tonell Cornish, Jayme Jones and Nioshi Seymour, Rondavia and Ronisha Newbold, Tatika McIntosh, Davanech Jacques, Alexandria Moss, Tiashniq and Troynell Miller, Georgia Saunders and Joshu Delancy Garise Hanna, Randi Gardiner, and Rihanna Gardiner; NEPHEWS: Colin and Hugh Jr. Dunkley, Johnny (Philicia) Duce, Drexel Forbes, Jr., Kyle and Clayton Jr. Jones, Arthur Barnett, Jr., Bentley Dawkins, James Lampkin, Christoph and Juan Iturriaga, James - 5 - Seymour, Jr., Ronald (Shantel), Renardo, and Deveron (Nikia) Newbold, David Rahming, Taverus Griffn, Brandon Oliver and Brandon Saunders, Kadin Seymour and Caleb Delancy, Anthony Musgrove, Jr., Adam Musgrove, Kymani Bowe, Aiden Musgrove, Joshua Gardiner, and Rahshadd Morley; GOD-SISTER: Cheryl Rolle; COUSINS: Kennyather, Dewitt, Darneko, Deanzer, Ta’Kisha, Keron, Dewitt Miller, Jr., Phillip, Daphne, Dwight, Edison, and Necola Miller, Michelle (Bernardo) Knowles, Princess, Shanell (Trevor) Knowles, Kevika Butler, Dwight Miller, Apostle Terry (Bradley) Moxey, Bernadette (Nelson) Larimore, Cardwell, Keno, and Elvardo (Roslyn) Miller, Tara (Jason) Herron, Damien (Nadine), Dalmino (Erin) and Daniel Simmons, Yanra Edwards, Paulette (Edward) Moxey, Tracy (Jehu), Nastassia Foulkes, Jamal (Shemeka) Chisholm, Jorez (Cady) Chisholm, Jasrado, Jaleche, Judeko, and Jasrado Jr. Chisholm, Kaneesha Rolle, Kimera (Michael) Lawson, Javar (Tasha) Miller, Eishad (Joanna), Ayinde (Keedrian), Natakai, and Tatika Opato, Nashanka (Elvardo) Gibson, Najanna Miller, Stephen (Shavaughn) Sands, Alberto and Georgette David, Shon (Krystal) Major, Shanosia Chisholm, Joan Pratt, Thomasina Smith, Antonio Miller, Charlie Jones, Geron Young, Yanique Edwards, Shavonia and Stephen Sands, Travon Murphy, Shonie Major, Vernita Miller, Pastor Robyn Strachan, Edison and Ismae, Endric (Lavern), Kinson (Marcia), Vallierre (Zena), and Geoffery (Darilyn) Deleveaux, Rionda (Dion) Godet, Gia Deleveaux, Arnette (Rufus) Palamous, Dollimae (Rev. Ehud) Hanna, Huden (Francis), Alisette, Alvin, Antionette, Janice, Beauford and Robertha, and Rodman (Gretal) Deleveaux, Shirley Green, Ronald (Denise) Lloyd, Yvonne Coakley, Gilford Lloyd, Yvonne Coakley, Wyomie (Dion) Hanna, Rev. Phillip (Charlene) McPhee, Maydawn (Kingsley) Munroe, Prince (Sandra) McPhee, Bettymae Brown, Gloria McPhee, Sheralyn and Joan Anderson, Claudibelle (Naill) Ferguson, Pamela Ferguson, Joy (Brian)

State Recognized Funeral Service

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Former Deputy Speaker and Parliamentarian

Donald Lamon Saunders, 49

Rolle, Johnathan, John-John, Dwight, and Jovette Humes, LynRose, Patrick, Solomon, and Douglas Humes, Andre and Jarrad Dean and Jasmine Eyma, Franklin Seymour, Gertrude Williams, Quinton and Leathe Phillips, Charles (Ceva) Seymour, Leathe (Stephen) Williams, Selwyn (Yuliana), Randol Seymour, Pazia Bowe, Krimild Seymour, Michelle (Neil) Gilbert, Ardis (Mario) Ford, Dominique Seymour, Kermild Saunders, Farrah DeveauxIssacs, Dr. Nina Graham, Denise Sands, Kingsley Saunders, Monique and Rhonda Moore, Lyndette (Donald) Curtis, Joyann (Donald) Edgecombe, Charmaine (Harry) Williams, Necole Saunders, Sheena (Wesley) Butler, Tamika (Stephano) Greene, Ullin, Yolanda and Julian Saunders, Shally Lightbourne, Ivy, Derek, Oliver, and Markell Saunders, Gigi (Stan) Davis, MonaLisa Saunders, Tony and Carl Saunders, Timothy Saunders, and the entire Saunders Family; AND A HOST OF OTHER RELATIVES AND FRIENDS INCLUDING: Raphael and Chloe Cartwright, Timothy Cartwright, Andrew and Renee Moree, Bishop Laish Z. Boyd and Family, Archbishop Drexel Gomez and Family, Canon Peter A. G. Scott and Family, Canon Norman Lightbourne and Family, Canon S. Sebastian Campbell and Family, Canon Curtis Robinson and Family, Dean Harry Bain and Family Dean Patrick Adderley and Family, Archdeacon Kingsley Knowles and Family, Archdeacon Mark Fox and Family, Archdeacon James Palacious and Family, Father James Moultrie and Family, Father Peter L. Ferguson and Family, Father Colin Saunders and Family, Father Enrique McCartney and Family, Father Chester Burton and Family, Reverend Chittan Darling, Monte Riley, Jamal (Angela) Davis, Devard (Janique) Francis and Family, Richard and Michelle Horton, Anissa Musgrove, Emmanuel Wallace, - 6 - Naomi Lady Wallace Whitfeld, Robert and Geoffrey Wallace Whitfeld, Esther Darville (Predeceased), Kimberley Outten, James and Maria Thompson, Pamela Gomez, Frank Rolle, Carolyn Hanna and Family, Tennessee Bowe, Audra Gardiner, Anna Wilson, Chef Ellie Saunders, Erma Williams (Predeceased), Mavis Vanderpool, The Marshall and Symonette and Bowe Families of Exuma, Christopher and Jennifer Kettel, Dr. Ronald and Gwen Knowles, Maxwell and Allyson Maynard, Sandy and Michelle Sands, Caryl Lashley and Family, Donna Harding-Lee and Family, Nicole Campbell and Family, Paul and Kim Aranha and Family, Antionette Russell and Family, Yvette Knowles, Sonia Forbes, HE Lowell Mortimer and Family, Nancy Kelly and Family, Nathaniel Adams, Rupert Roberts, Sonia Lady Kelly and Family, Justice Diane Stewart and Family, Dr. Ilsa Grant-Taylor and Family, Bruce Thomson, Mustapha (Yvette) Strachan and Frankie Moree, Ed and Michele Fields and Family, Dr. Carlos Thomas and Family, Iris, Dale and Reizpah Knowles, Carlos Austin, Simon, and Bekenya Wilson and Family, Marie Coakley and Family, André Speaks, David Daxon, Jr.,

Javan Davis, Devard and Tennielle Bain, Aubyn Tonny and Family, The Graham Thompson Family, Bran McCartney and The Halsbury Chambers Family, Lightning Aquatics Family, Bahamas Aquatics Federation Family, St. Christopher’s Church Family, St. Andrew’s Parish Family (Exuma), ProCathedral of Christ The King Family (Grand Bahama), St. Agnes Parish Family, Mt. Piscah Baptist Church (Andros), The Free National Movement, Tall Pines Constituency, The Golden Gates Constituency, Lodge St. David No. 1741, Scottish Constitution, L. N. Coakley High School Family and University of The Bahamas Family and The Bahamian Chinese Association Family. Commissioner Clayton Fernander and Family, Prime Minister The Honourable Philip (“Brave”) Davis, K.C., M.P. and Family, Deputy Prime Minister The Honourable I. Chester Cooper and Family, The Honourable Frederick Mitchell and Family, The Honourable Michael Pintard and Family, The Honourable Shanendon Cartwright and Family, Sir Orville Turnquest and Family, Sir Cornelius A. Smith and Family, Sir Arthur Foulkes and Family, The Most Honourable Hubert Minnis and Family, The Right Honourable Hubert Ingraham and Family, Sir Michael Barnett and Family, Sir Ian Winder and Family, The late Sir Geoffrey Johnstone and The Higgs and Johnson Family, and The Honourable Peter Graham and Family, Dr. Duane Sands and Family, Honourable Dion and Emma Foulkes and Family, Rt. Honourable Tommy Turnquest and Family, Elsworth Johnson and Family, Damian Gomez and Family, Serfent Rolle, The Honourable Peter Turnquest and Family, Garth Buckner, Halson Moultrie and Family, Brensil Rolle and Family, Frankie Campbell and Family, Heather Hunt and Family, Tanya Cartwright-Smith and Family, Lady Henrietta St. George and The Grand Bahama Port Authority Family, The Family of the late Sir Albert Miller, Patricia Simms, Desmond Bain, Gail Lockhart Charles, Patricia Darling, Wayde and Darcia Christie, Robert Thompson, Mildred and Isadora Lloyd, Pat Musgrove, The Right Honourable Algernon Allen and Dame Anita Allen, Sonia Cox-Hamilton, Dwayne Curtis, Lamore and Omara Bingham, Clive Guy, Terry Marr, Henry Dean and Family, John Moncur and Family, Hazel Carroll and Family, Winston Pinnock and Family, Justice Ruth Bowe-Darville and Family, Zelpha Davis and Family, Dianne Dunn and Family, Keith Carroll and Family, Kelly and Angela Burrows and Family, Laura Paine and Family, Cleveland Saunders and Family, Burton Rodgers and Family and the Bahamas Bar Association Family, Honourable Brent and Robyn Symonette, Honourable Glenys Hanna Martin, Dionisio D’Aguila and Family, Honourable Patricia Deveaux, Honourable Kwasi Thompson, Honourable Adrian Gibson and Family, Honourable Iram Lewis and Family, Honourable Adrian White and Family, Honourable Carl Bethel and Family, Fredrick McAlphine, Nimoy Russell and Family, Denaveo Sweeting and Family, and Dr. David Barnett and Paul Barlettt and Family.

The body will lie in state on Thursday, April 18th 2024, in the foyer of the House of Assembly from 12:00 noon to 5:00pm.

Funeral Arrangements entrusted to Cedar Crest Funeral Home and Crematorium Ltd., Baillou Hill and Robinson Roads.

Funeral Services For

Howard Vincent Greene, 76

a resident of Sunlight Village and formerly of Mangrove Cay, Andros, Bahamas will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 19, 2024 at Holy Family Catholic Church, Robinson and Claridge Roads, New Providence, Bahamas. Offciating will be Father Jay Cartwright assisted by Deacon D’Arcy Rahming. Interment will follow in the Catholic Cemetery Tyler Street.

Left to cherish his memories are his wife: Julia Greene; sons: Douglas and Calvin Greene; daughter: Clara Greene; grandchildren: Terell, Douglas Jr., Natasha, Calvin Jr., Adrian and Laron Greene, Daniel Harrison, Miracle and Maleah Greene; great grandchildren: Aten and Athena Cooper, Adonai Harris and Aria Harrison; special friend: Ruth Hanna; brothers: Gregory and Nicholas (Madlyn) Greene; sisters: Agnes Leadon, Cleola Wilson and Alice (Roland) Rolle; nieces: Agnes Carey, Christine Greene, Sheena (Danny) Davis, Sharon (Derek) Norville, Lindsay (Kevin) Louis, Lindamae (Derek) Hanna, Melrose (Isaac) Rolle, Jacqueline (Leslie) Brown, Arlene (Joseph) Swain, Charlene Darville, Edris (Jerome) Elliott, Judith (Robert) Farquharson, Carla Wilson, Elvinet (Givenson) Piard, Jeanette (Vernon) Thurston, Chantell (Gregory) Major, Sherryann and Tamika Greene; nephews: Lawrence (Delphine), Keith (Sharon), Larry (Cathy), Geoffrey (Brendalee), Robert and Brian (Xenia) Greene, Leonard, Richard (Karen), Whitney (Timblin), Kevin (Sophia) and Christopher Leadon, Roderick, Ignatius (Monalisa), and Jonah (Syrinthia) McKenzie, John (Sandy) Wilson, Arthur Greene, Dave (Shazia) and Ronald (Nadia) Rolle; and a host of other relatives and friends including: Anita Saunders, Arnold (Monica) Neely, Florence (Kenneth) Beckford, Sister Jacinta Neely O.S.B., Michael (Detrich) and Angela Neely, Jennie Mae Neely, Otto Mclounder, Robert Taylor, Monsignor Alfred Culmer, Monsignor Simeon Roberts, Fr. Tom Brislin, Fr. Kendrick Forbes, Fr. David Cooper and Fr. Noel Clarke, and many more relatives and friends too numerous to mention; special thanks to: Fr. Jay Cartwright, Ephriam Cargill, Robin Pratt, Rosie Wilson, the Ladies Auxiliary and the Parish of Holy Family Catholic Church. May His Soul Rest in Peace.

Relatives and friends may pay their respects at Cedar Crest Funeral Home and Crematorium Ltd, Robinson and Baillou Hill Roads on

until service time.

Mona Natasha Burrows-Knowles, 58

a resident of #20 Domingo Heights, New Providence, Bahamas will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at Lighthouse Fellowship Church of God, Thatch Palm Avenue, Pinewood Gardens, Nassau, Bahamas. Offciating will be Pastor Rev. Eileen Johnson. Interment will follow in the Lakeview Memorial Gardens, Gladstone Road.

Mona was predeceased by her husband: George Knowles; parents: Luriel and Brenda Burrows.

Cherished memories are held by her daughter: Taylor Knowles; sister: Krista Burrows; brothers: Brandon (Carrol), Corrington, (Nakeisha) and Craig Burrows; nieces: Devon, Nevaeh, Ameila and Ariyene Burrows; uncles: James Adderley, (Ruth) and Dennis Marshall; aunts: Zeldreda (Lorenzo) Lockhart, Vernie James; numerous relatives and friends including: The Adderley Family, The Forbes family, The Armbrister Family, The James Family, The Lockhart Family, The Family of the late Wilma Davis Marshall, Dion Dean and Family, The Hunt Family, The Family of the late George Knowles: Evelyn Cooper (deceased), Anthony Cooper Sr., Anthony Cooper Jr., Sanfa Knowles, Antoinette Cooper, Anthronique Strahan (Tevon), Samuel Cooper, Charles and Clara Knowles and Family, The Johnson Family, The Marshall Family, The Hanna Heastie Tynes Family Association; The Lighthouse Fellowship Church of God Church Family, The Domingo Heights Family, The Rolle Family, The Smith Family, The Major Family, Kevin Munroe, Lisa Roberts, Laverne Gray, Adrian Wood, Rochelle Albury, The Queens College Class of 1981, The staff of the Renal Center, Dr. Ramphal and Dr. James and team, the staff of the rand Lab, The staff of the Female Medical and ICU of the Princess Margret Hospital, and many more relatives 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 on Friday from 12:00 noon until 5:00pm and at the church on Saturday from 9:00am until service time.

Thursday from 12:00noon until 5:00pm and at the church on Friday from 10:00am

Death Notices For

Edna Mae Hunter, 75

a resident of Forbes Hill, Exuma, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Wednesday, April 17th, 2024.

She is survived by her husband: Samuel Hunter; son: Elyadro Rolle; daughters: Margo Newbold, and Awanno Nonhomme; 11 grandchildren; step children: Kenva Roxbury, Julian Hunter, Samantha Hunter and Shantia Davis; brothers: Eddie, and Kendall Ferguson; sisters: Judy Whyms, Patricia Morley, and Antionette Babb; numerous nieces and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.

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

Robert Albury Johnson, 75

a resident of #73 Armeryllis Avenue, Garden Hills and formerly of Kemps Bay, South Andros died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Tuesday, April 16th, 2024.

He is survived by his wife: Mildred Johnson; son: Kristen Johnson; daughters: Devra Forde, Charis Johnson, Robynn (Stario) Thurston; 7 grandchildren; brother: Kenneth Sturrup; sister: Melvern Smith; numerous nieces and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.

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

John Alexander Beadle, 60

a resident of #20 Woodlawn Way died at his residence on Monday, April 16th, 2024.

He is survived by his wife: Shelly Beadle; daughter: Jonnique Beadle; sisters: Mae Beadle, Monique P.F Forbes, Lavonda Smith, Deshawn Fox, and Monique Forbes; brothers: Ricardo and Anthony Beadle; and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.

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

Funeral Services For

Michael John LaRoda, 63

a resident of #78A East Beach and Poinciana Drive, Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas will be held at 10:00a.m. on Friday, 19th April, 2024 at Church of The Ascension, West Beach Drive and Arden Forest Road. Offciating will be Archdeacon Earl Hepburn. Interment will follow at The Grand Bahama Memorial Park#2.

Left to cherish his memories are his daughter: Mikerea La-Roda; brothers: Charles La-Roda Jr., Jim (Ingrid) La-Roda, Tommy (Shirley) La-Roda; sister: Carolyn (District Elder Roosevelt) Whyms; nieces: Kerensa Grant McKinney, Leonoire (Joseph) Oldham, Aldeka La-Roda, Michelle Gibson, Shontele La-Roda, Lia Larissa La-Roda, Kaylee and Ariell LaRoda, Chiquita (Denver) Thompson, Shandale Grant, Shamara (Johnny) Pluviose, Ashley Whyms; nephews: Anthony Francis, Stephen (Glenda) La-Roda, Andrew (Rosilia) La-Roda, Lenny (Normanique) Neeley La-Roda, Evander and Lance La-Roda, Tracey Flowers, Tevin Whyms; grand nephews and nieces includes: David Grant, Delano (Shawna) Francis, Quincy McKinney Jr., Kasidy McKinney, Dorian La-Roda, Trey Brown, Alexia Grant, Shanareo Grant, Tonika, Shannon, Gabrella, Alim, Nazime, Symillain La-roda; Lendell Neeley La-Roda, Shaquille Neeley La-Roda, Ricardia Smith, Jolyn and Jody Oldham, Sebastian Curry, Alicia (Duval) Munnings, Alexandria Gibson, Aliyah Gibson, Portia Gibson; great grand nephews and nieces including: Alexander, London and Giannis Sands, Brooklyn Neeley, ShaNaya, De’Shawn and Syvon Francis, Joshua Munnings, Christina Brice; grand aunt: Dimples La-Roda; Grand Bahama Cycling Association and Team Abaco members including: Kenton Roker, Leeberg and Mary Gibbs, Kenute Thompson, Keith Major, Heather Bruey, Sylvia Bateman, Fredo Gustave, Celia and Joel Dubey, Smobia and Volvique Moreau, Ricardo Grant, Launa Maxis, Romeo Seymour, Arthuree Outten, Tanisia Grant, Lynburgh Cooper, and many others; the martial arts community including Rev. Ken Lewis, LAOSHI James (Whilamae) Deveaux, SENSEI Dwaine King and, and many others; many cousins and other relatives and friends including: Rissa and Branden Williams, Edward and Clint La-Roda and families, Gracie Thomas and family, Doris Cash, Patsy, Mildred Poppel, Genevie McIntosh La-Roda and family, Rt. Hon. Hubert (Delores) Ingraham and family, Arnette Stuart, Christine LaRoda, The entire La-Roda Clan, Howard La-Roda and family, Gregory La-Roda and family, Judy Johnson and family, Wellington Johnson and family, Granville (Evelyn) Williams and family, Ted Williams and family, Zoey (Archdeacon Earl) Hepburn, Franklin Hunt, Killy Heastie,

Paula Riley.

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

Patrice Johnson, 51

a resident of #37 Cherry Corner, Pioneer’s Loop, Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, 20th April, 2024 at Agape House Freeport, Grand Bahama. Offciating will be Apostle Anthony Grant. Interment will follow at The Grand Bahama Memorial Park #2.

Left to cherish her legacy are her daughters: Tyronique and Shanti; grandson: Riley; siblings: Michael (Manuela), Shirley, Reynold (Paula), Annamae Thurston, Theresa Demeritte-Carter, Kirk (Asharie), Portia (Arnold) Cooper, Jeffrey (Teresa), Terrence Demeritte, Theresa Reckley, Prince Reckley, Charles Reckley and Linda Russell; nieces: Michelle, Mikerra, Anthanique, Dominique, Rhondeisha, Lyneice, Terren, Tyniah, Aria, Eden, Shanell, Tattianna and Peticia; nephews: Mario, Chris, Kirk Jr., Delano, Edwin, Alpachino, Malik, Terez, Treavaughn, Zhyon Jeffrey Jr., Zerrence and Floyd; grandnieces and nephews: Laron, Taeshawn, Talvadio, Kyla, Kylan, Ashano, Zekeshia, Sky, Aria, Kai-Aiden, Kirnay, Joshua, Tramyia, Kai, Amir, Reine, Daniel and Phelipe; cousins: The Russell Family, Mother Delancey, Josephine, Mark Demeritte; special Friends: Tyrone and Shyanne Johnson, Minister Thaddeus Simms, Tamika Liscombe, Rashan Lewis, The Percentie Family, Harriet ‘Baby’ Johnson & Family, The Maycock Family, Chris and Sue King and all of the numerous godchildren; thanks, and appreciation goes to: Apostles Anthony and Anne Grant and the entire Agape House Family, Straw Vendors Association, and Port Lucaya. Also, thanks go to the doctors and nurses of RMH who worked with her around the clock, Drs. Saunders, Mather, Charite and Stubbs, management and staff of Super Bucks Pharmacy, as well as other friends and relatives and of course, the Pioneers Loop Community.

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

Jackie Walkes, Eric Williams, Craig and Joan Roker, Brenda Williams,

Death Notice for Derek Archibald Taylor, 81

formerly of Nassau, The Bahamas, passed away on April 3rd, 2024 from Dementia at Hearthstone of Wildwood, Florida, where he had received excellent care.

He was born in 1942 in The Bahamas, the oldest of two sons of Archibald and Patrica Taylor, his brother, Philip predeceased him. He attended the University of Tampa where he met his future wife, Leslie, and received a B.S. degree. He was a member of the fraternity Sigma Phi Epsilon.

He played tennis, sailed and went boating with family and friends during his teenage years. When Derek and Leslie became empty nesters they were able to spend more time with their friends and family playing cards, boating and going to the Nassau Yacht Club.

He was a loving husband, a good father to Graham, Shanna (deceased) and Bryan.

He is survived by his wife, Leslie, his sons, Graham and Bryan, a daughterin-law Gina and his two grandsons, Ethan and Ely whom he loved very much. Also, a brother-in-law, Henry Smith, a sister-in-law, Lee and her husband Herb Ridgely, nephews Darby and his wife Marta, Steve, David and his wife Sharon, Kirby, Scott, Randy and his wife Patsy Zettle. Also, several grandnieces and nephews whom he loved.

Friends who wish may make a donation to the Bahamas Humane Society, Account No. 1086176 FirstCaribbean International Bank, Palmdale Branch 09786, Swift Code FCIBBSNS in memory of Mr. Derek A. Taylor.

Arrangements by Kemp’s Funeral Home Limited.

Death Notice for Gregory Peter Roberts, 75

of Palm Cay, Nassau, The Bahamas, died at his residence, on Tuesday, 9th April, 2024.

He was predeceased by his parents, Richard Herbert and Emma Roberts; brother, Godfrey Roberts and sister, Jennifer McRill.

He is survived by his wife, Victoria B. Roberts; sons, Duane and Chad Roberts; daughter, Dawn Marie Roberts; grandson, Joshua Roberts; granddaughters, Dylan, Hailee and Logan Roberts; brother, James Roberts; sister, Joan Hayling; daughters-in-law, Jennifer Roberts and Candice Roberts and many other relatives and close friends.

Arrangements by Kemp’s Funeral Home Limited.

Funeral Service for

Helen Rosemary “CHIP” Moxey-Musgrove, 74

of Melvern Road, Yellow Elder Gardens, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday 20th April 2024 at New Mount Zion Baptist Church, Blue Hill South. Officiating will be Pastor Alfred Stewart, assisted by other ministers of the gospel. Interment will follow in Lakeview Memorial Gardens and Mausoleum.

Helen is preceded in death by her children: Shavase and Michael Sercario Musgrove; Parents: Catherine Alfreda and George Moxey; brothers: Arlington, Wendell and Andrew Moxey.

left to cherish her memory are her Loving and dedicated husband: Stanley (Jack) Musgrove; children: Tasha & [Eric] Bodie, Mervin, Rose, Tameko, Dominic & [Tennille Bootle-] Musgrove & Kirsten Musgrove; grandchildren: Kenneth A. Jr and Kennedy Rolle, Kadijah, Kalia, Micah, Dominique, Tennesse, Dakota, Dominic Jr, McKhail (King Khail), & Mycahze Musgrove, Alexis and Eric Jr. Bodie, Shavanté, Shadé and Shanté McPhee, & Adelpho Thompson; great grandchildren: Kendajah, Kamyrn & Caleb Rolle, Kallie Daxon, Kaden Smith, Kyrie Butler, D’Akajah & Marion Walkes; sisters: Mary [Pat] Moxey-Major, Beatrice Moxey, Willimae Moxey-Stuart and Eleanor Rolle; brother: Michael Moxey; brothers-in-law: Finley Major, Jeremiah Stuart, Wellington Musgrove Sr. and Charles Rolle; uncle: Israel McKinney; nephews: Montino, Anwar & Anwar AJ Major, Crispin Hall, Wendell (Froggy) & DeCodray [Piffy] Moxey, Jermier Stuart, Kenton Johnson, Jerome Jr., Rhodriques, Anthony, Dwanye Lafluer, Kelsyson, Kensin, Bertram, Wellington (Lil Wellie), Stanley, Joey, David, Jonathan & Michael Moss, Anthony, Charles, & Hughie Rolle, L’Tahjio, Shai’el & Perdallion Moxey, Geo Symonette, Jedd Rolle, Jayden Major, Chavargo [Shiloh] Smith, Shaquille Reid; nieces: Cara Hall, Lateisha Major, Jade Darling, Jayda Knowles, Portia, Veronica and Beandell (Mimi), Moxey, Marsha Kelly, Cleopatra, & Portia Musgrove, Sharon, Samantha C. Black, Monique, Karen, Denise, Kensina, Theresa Reckley, Anastais, Charlamae Nixon; Denise Seymoure, Eleanor Rolle-Williams, Simone & Araina Wilson, Savanna & Samiyah Allen, Jeffernika, Breanna, Dream, Princess, Judy Lafleur, Anastasia, Alberta, Britany Thompson, Shanrise Knowles; relatives and friends including: Rev. Alfred & Jacqueline Stewart & Family, Rev. Anthony J and Cheryl Carrol and Family, Cynthia McKinney & family, Tracey Wood, Djouna Tassy, Indira Seymour and Family, Kananaga Francis and Family, Alvin Davis and Family, Betty Bullard & Family, Joanne Miller & Family, Blanche Rolle, Elaine Hinsey, John Moxey

& Family, Edith Collie & Family, David [Priest]Capron & Family, Fr. James Moultrie & Family, Joy Khan & family, Michael & Sister Ampusam Symonette & Family, Ianthe, Wayde, Valdemar, Ralpha, & Snowy Moxey, Dr. Oscar & Dr. Marva Moxey-Mims & Family, Sandra, Shawayne, & Ryan Rolle, Selvin Dawkins & Family, Nicole Moltimore & family, Deneria Butler & Family, Camille [Muff] Johnson, Evelyn Paige & Family, Ethelmae Moss, Karen Kemp, Julie & Keith Taylor & Family, Alice Adams, Elaine Wilson & family, Susan StewartMoss, Lavern Stewart & family, Lydia Strachan & family, Marva Gibson & Family, Shirley Bastian, Beryl Flower, Judy, Verde, Leroy, Marsha Fawkes & Family, Joycelyn Simms, Sonja Rolle, Susanne Knowles, & The Curry Family, Philip Sands, Chawvez Black, Anthony & Estelle Hepburn & Family, Philip, Cloyd & Teresita Miller and Family, Oral & Annismae Curtis and Family, Samuel (Don), Michael, Alice, Carnetha, Katherine & The Rolle Family, Hezekiah, Philip, Errol, David, Ivan, Firstina & The McPhee Family, Keith Clarke, Eddie (The General), Toad, Rady, Kevin, Kendrick, White Boy, Jojo, Birdie, Ranger, Shardy, Saddest, Aston, Marco, Rico, Rashad (Noodles) Sleepy, Brian, Keisha, Dante, Tumbo, Will, Jasel, Yardi, Bump, Nelson, Pimp, Hugebell, Cardo, Minerva Musgrove & Family, Patrick Moss & family, Indira Seymour & Family, Eulamae, Barbaramae McKinney & family, Alorson Moss and Family, Charles Taylor & Family, Ethel Mae Moss and Family, Dr. Delton Farquharson and Family, Christopher Moss and Family, Precious, Pina, Shane, Maryann and Francis, Eldora, Carla, Latoya, Ladedra, Lydrena, Kimlynn, Chara, Sharad, Marco, Shavaglo Albury, Darius Elron, Kenson, Jeremy, Floyd, Advardo, Steven, Roscoe Thompson, Annily [Lally] Coakley & family, Pastor Shawn & Jacqueline Robins, Bishop Clifford, Ann, Julia & The Henfield family, Karen Antonio, Samantha Curry, Daphnie, Krista, Shacoya, Keno, Nekera, Michelle, Waltesha, Linda Ferguson & family, Nera Pinder & family, Cassandra, Sharell, Deangelo, Ranger, Oneil, Tico, Simeaon, Wayne, Weech, Keith Clarke, Rico, Keisha, Lil Man, Israel Bodie & Family, Judy Brown, Chisholm Family, Leonardo Lighbourne, The Hall Family, Anthony Cooper, Sebrin & Tracy Brookes & family, Jermaine & Felice Thompson & Family, Latovia Romer, Kimsley Ferguson, Ethelyn Adderley, Stacey Arthur, Arnold, Dwayne, Delroy, Shelco, Foster Bastian & Deborah Thompson & Family, Shenique Rolle & Family, Minister Hon. Vaughn P. Miller & Family, Arlene Strachan, Karen Antonio, Samantha Curry, The McKinney Family, Flemming St. Clinic Family, Sandilands Rehabilitation Centre Especially Detox Unit, The Eye Wing Ward, Yellow Elder Family; and a host of others too numerous to mention.

May Her Soul Rest In Peace!

Friends may pay their last respects at Bethel Brothers Morticians and Crematorium, #44 Nassau Street on Friday, 19th April, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and at the church on Saturday, 20th April, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to service time.

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Funeral Service for Thurston Butler Brown, 74

ERIC FERGUSON, 78 affectionately called “POPE”

a resident of Chester’s Bay, Acklins, who died on Monday 18th March 2024, will be held at Pilgrim Ministries International, #40 Minnie Street, on Saturday 20th April 2024, at 11:00a.m. Officiating will be Senior Pastor Ednal Minnis J.P., assisted by Minister Marvette Minnis. Interment will follow in Southern Cemetery Cowpen & Spikenard Roads.

Left to cherish his memories are his, children, Daughters: Kelsie Sands and Sonia Ferguson; Sons: Eric Ferguson Jr., and Brian Ferguson; Grandchildren: Anitra Bastian, Anthonica, Bryanna, Byria and Dave Adderley, Jamie Sands, Brian and Jayden; Great Grandchildren: Amaria and Mario Brown, Delvano Adderley, Breon Knowles; Sister: Evangelist Helen Johnson of Florida; Brother: Cedric Deveaux; Nieces: Tamara McCray, Shavonne Gilbert, Yvette Bowers, Jestina Cox, Tahirah Knowles and Racquel Deveaux; Nephews: Minister Terry Styles, Trevor Styles, Jermaine Williams, Alfaro Deveaux and Sherief Ferguson; Daughter-in-law: Terry Ferguson; Sisters-inLaw: Hattiemae Deveaux and Brenda Ferguson; Other Relatives and Friends including: Karen Ferguson (Ira Ferguson, Junior’s Wife), Hon. V. Alfred Gray, Pastor Garon Williamson of Joshua Kingdom Ministries and the entire Church Family, Crystal Styles, Minister Benjamin Gray and Family, Shirley Williams, Dr. Jane Styles, Darnell Styles, Rosa Styles, Clarence Styles Jr., Latoya Williamson, Julia, Ashley, Rosalyn, Valarie and Family, Anthony Johnson, Shaqueal, Alfreda Mills, Stephen, Roston Cox, Dr. C.B. Moss and Family, Mabel Higgs and Family, Margaret Dillet and Family, Wilfred Hanna and Family, Sydney Darling and Family, Kenneth Rolle and Family, Chreena Johnson and Family, James Seymour and Family, Lugia Adderley and Family, Community of Chester’s Bay and the entire Community of Acklins.

Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at Newbold Brothers Chapel, #10 Palmetto Avenue & Acklins Street off Market Street and East Street, on Friday, 19th April 2024, from 10:00a.m., to 4:00p.m., and at the Church on Saturday from 10:00a.m., until service time.

of Wayer Ford, Eleuthera, died on Tuesday, April 2nd, 2024 at Delray Medical Center, Delray Beach, Florida.

Cherish memories will forever live on in the hearts of his wife: Cassandra Butler; children: Crystal, Stacy, Shenique, Cindy, Ingrid, Anya, Mary, Sasha, Christian, Ian, Shannandoah, Anthorn, Hugo, Travis; siblings: Hansel Brown, Phillip Whylly, Errol Whylly, Lambert Whylly, Clifton Junior Morley, Iris Whylly, Shirley Whylly, Lynzell Rhaming, Alma Brice, Thelma Ferguson, Deborah Miller, Myrna Denise Sipplen, Donna R Scott, Sandy T. McClaurin; 1 aunt: Merneve; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, May 4th, 2024.

Funeral Service for

MINISTER DELLANISE MONTELL-FOWLER, 60

a resident of Hospital Lane, will be held at Fellowship Word and Discipleship Center, Lewis & Comfort Streets, on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Dr. Harris Evans, assisted by Pastor Barbara Evans. Cremation follows.

Left to cherish her memories are her, Sons: Wyuki and Anthony Fowler. Grandsons: Wyuki and Wyatt Fowler. Daughters-in-law: Camille and Kenisha Fowler. Adopted son: Antonio Fowler. Sisters: Carol (Gordon) Scott, Carmen (Deddie) Johnson, Claudine (Dwayne) Ferguson

Carla Brown and Kenrayer, McQueen, Willamae Martin. Brother: Christopher (Kaynell) Paul. Aunt: Matilda Woodside. Nieces: Indira (Monel) Sweeting, Deondra (LeJuan) Kelly, Divaya Rahming, Keithra Longley, Caryn Sands, Mesha Scott, Rowena Pickstock, Lashanda Ferguson. Nephews: George Jr. (Dominque) Rahming, Reno (Aurea) Russell, Hussien Flowers, Phildon Pickstock, Carvey Brown, Lennox and Meshad Scott, Ashwin Walkes, Anton Tinker, Christopher Paul Sr.; God Daughter: Rhonda Lubin. Cousins: Velma and Ralph Williams, Beverly Smith, Maude Sturrup, Arelita Taylor, Dorie Cash, Brenda, Anya, Cora, Christine, Cyprianna Archer, Wayde Archer, Verona Charlton, Maria, Otain, Shannon, Ileen, Andrew, Archara Woodside, Violet Grant, Barris Williams, Mildred Grant, Predensil Strachan, Zoren Munnings, Yvette and Caryn Williams, Marsha, Flora Donnie, Kirk, Brandon Neymour, Marvin Coleby, Tameka, Tamara, Arthur Jr., Arimentha, Vantonio, Kermalene and Daniel Mesidor, Kurtis, Marvin, Nelson, Julius Newbold, Tony Cash, Dave Horton, Shantell, Hensley, Brad, Taylor, Nishso, Karrie, Metria and Detria Taylor, Pastor Carlton Taylor, Wilmore Taylor, Marvin and Lefred Sturrup, Modell Smith, Shawn Smith, Samantha, Shavonne, Suzettte, Annissa Smith, Rosie, Ruthnell, Denise Smith, George Sr. George Jr., Shantell, John Kirk and Johnathon Fawkes, Magistrate Andrew Forbes, Rosemarie, Laverne, Yvonne, Delmar Hamilton, Alicia Valcin, Akoya Pennerman, Amanda Hanna, Don and Jamal Bain, Selvis, BJ, Keva Ingraham, Anges Farrington, Jason Moxey, Joan Neymour, Vanda Poitier, Audrey Rolle, Doriane, Ken Williams, Deon Taylor, Johnell, Lorien, Josh Taylor, Tanzy Taylor, Gina Sturrup, Leo Roberts, Elizabeth, Dwayne. Extended Family and Friends: Antoinette, Angela, Antonio, Ophelia Maycock Family, Willamae, Sallly Esther, Dwight, Ivy Rolle, Ivone, Valderine, Toni, Keva, Van, Tammy Ferguson, Storr Family, Denise Sketer, Paulette Godet and Family, Royal Bahamas Police Force, Director of Public Prosecutions, Majestic Tours, Miami Dade Sheriff Department, Apostle Kenria Kelly (Prayer Connection Ministry) Andrew Richardson and Family, Donchue Knowles and Family, Portia Roberts and Family, Ellis Family,

Marshall Family, Albertha Longley and Family, Fellowship Word and Discipleship Center Family, Paula Johnson and Family, Brown Family, Johnson Family, Geraldine Flowers and Family, Roker Family, SRC Family, Don Rahming and Family, Kim, Penny, Gary Pedro, Jason, Rodney, Samuel and Diane Ferguson, Westrey Ludlow, Cilbert Beneby. Grand Nieces and Nephews: Leandra, Lejuan, Lehandra and Leveah Kelly, Jahvia Darceus, Tarja Gaitor, Jayden and Carvia Brown, Pedvando, Don, Dondreah Rahming, Donel and Donique Rahming, Kamoree ‘David, Lennox Scott III, George III and Taylor Rahming, Jupiter Sweeting, Liam Scott, Dasha Scott, Caleb Scott, Grace Pickstock, Ashwin Walkes Jr., Ashanti Walkes, Ashton Ashwin III Walkes, Reno Jr., Rico and Caylee Russell, Kenesha, Sharelle Smith, Navardo Oliver, Rashad and Rashnay Bain, Chrisean Paul.

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

(Eleuthera)

SHARON LORRAINE JOHNSON, 67

a resident of Governor’s Harbour, Eleuthera, will be held at Wesley Methodist Church, Cupid’s Cay, Governor’s Harbour, Eleuthera, on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Deacon Roderick Pinder III, assisted by Sis. Emily Petty. Interment follows in Governor’s Harbour Public Cemetery, Eleuthera.

She is predeceased by, 1 son: Dion McCardy and 1 daughter: Desiree Hutchinson-Moxey.

Left to cherish her memories are her, Husband: Anthony Jacob Johnson. 1 Son: Jason Thompson. 5 Step Children: Oneil, Ramona, Rustin, Melissa & Andrea. 1 Brother: Derek Thompson. 4 Sisters: Sheila Curry, Karen Major, Judy & Linda Thompson. 1 Son-In-Law: Jason Moxey. 1 Sister-In-Law: Patricia Thompson. 1 Brother-InLaw: William Curry. Nieces: Zorene & Alexandria Curry, Ashley Thompson, Gremeka Thompson, Gia Woodside, Shonique & Antionette Thompson, Jennilee Sands, Dereka , (Florian) & Shavette Thompson. Nephews: Adrain Curry (Kyesha), Andalino Sands (Wendy) and Kevonte Bethel. Grand Nieces: Donisha Curry, Bre’Niya Francois, Kaitlyn Marshall, Paris Sands, Alicia Culmer and Amaris Sands. Grand Nephews: De’Angelo, Donavon, De’Shawn, Dillion, Decoda & Deonte Curry, Tenaj & Timari Thompson, Adrain Jr., Zayne, Kion & Owen Jr.; Great Grand Nieces: D’Asia & Skylar. Great Grand Nephew: Amari. Cousins: Mr. Paul Simmons & family, Zovie Seymour & the Davis family, Annie Exament & family, Francita Stubbs & family, Charles Culmer, Felicia Bethel & family, Barbara, Harcourt, Earl, Loretta, Bentley, Valencia, Elva, Philip and Syretta & family, Glen Griffin & family, Enid Culmer & family, The family of the Late Nicholas Thompson of James Cistern. God-Sister: Iva Pinder. Other relatives and friends including: The Gaitor family, The Fernander family, Shirley Burrows & family, Gierzewski family, Agnes Bethel & family, Tommy & Joyce Pinder and family, Edgar & Adena Pinder and family, Eloise Davis & family, William & Ellen Gibson and family, Claretta Culmer & family, Joyce Culmer & family, Ruthmae Burrows & family, Princess Whymms & family, Rosie Bowles & family, George & Nelson Burrows, Betty Bowles & family, Oralee Glinton & family, Hon. Philip Bethel & family, Kevin Major, Lionel Fernander, Wayne & Shuana Knowles & family, Audrea Clarke, Margaret Symonette (Island Administrator), Andre Butler, Mark Thompson & family, Donnie Sands, Alban Johnson, Frank Lafrance & family, Emily Petty & family, Nurse

Freda Cooper, Christine Sands, Iva Cooper, the staff of Governor’s Harbour & Palmetto Point Clinic, Staff of Local Government, The Wesley Methodist Church Cupid’s Cay, Progressive Liberal Party and the Governor’s Harbour community especially the Western area.

Friends may pay their last respects at Demeritte’s Funeral Home, Market Street, from 1-5:00 p.m. on Thursday & on Friday at the church in Eleuthera from 7-9:00 p.m. & on Saturday at the church from 8:00 a.m. until service time.

Death Notices for ANNIE LOUISE NEWBOLD, 92

a resident of Old Boat Alley, died at PMH on Monday, April 15, 2024.

She is survived by her 5 daughters: Evangelist Cynthia Taylor, Donna Neely Smith, Delores Williams, Associate Pastor Angela Neely & Caron Neely Wilkinson; 1 son: Leonard Livingston Neely; 1 adopted daughter: Elcie Williams of Georgia; 1 brother: Robert Newbold of Dundas Town; numerous grand, great grandchildren & a host of other relatives & friends

Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

JANET LEWIS BUTLER, 47

a resident of Sandilands Village Road & formerly of St. Catherine Parish, Jamaica died at PMH on April 13, 2024.

She is survived by her husband: Stephen Butler; mother: Ilene Facena; 1 sister: Dorothy Davis; 2 brothers: Kenneth Anderson & Paul Lewis; numerous nieces & nephews & a host of other relatives including: Café Blu – Bahamar Family.

Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Funeral Service for

MOTHER BRENDA HUTCHINSON NESBITT, 78

a resident of Lily of the Valley Corner & formerly of Nicholl’s Town, Andros, will be held at St. John’s Native Baptist Cathedral, Meeting Street, on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. Officiating will be Bishop Carrington S. Pinder, assisted by Other Ministers of the Gospel. Interment follows in Southern Cemetery, Cowpen & Spikenard Roads.

She is survived by her, Children: Patrice Marshall, Ingrid, Tamara, Takara, Alpacino, Rio, Indio, Yvette (deceased) Nesbitt and Nancy (Dave) Saunders and Hugh Marshall. Grandchildren: (pre-decreased) Diamond Cox, Thalia, Quincy, Julius, Lance, Prisineo, Akeem Teniqua Marshall, Lavanna Manace, Carlton Clarke, Valerio Nesbitt, Tamia, Teria, Norma, Brianna, Justina, Rihanna, Desean, Omaro, Adam, Aliyah, Aneko, and Brenaya Nesbitt. Great Grand Children: Okalah and Oneia Pinder, Dasean Saunders, Quinaj, Quimaya Marshall, Jaelyn Bain, Julani, Laquan, Avah, Preshawn and Louinel Jr. Sisters: Clara Evans, Christine Burrows, Thalia Conyers. Brothers: Ivan Conyers and Thomas Neely. Nieces: Deann and Kim Conyers, Gerturde Holder, Latoya, Shavonne and Aura Neely, Chara and Cherie Burrows, Keysha Murphy, Olivia Sweeting. Nephews: Desmond, Bertan, Maurice Conyers, Curtis Neely. Aunts: Norma Hutchinson. Son-in-Law: Cyril Marshall. Sister-in-Law: Cynthia Conyers & Florence Johnson. Brother-in-Law: Chervin Burrows & John Nesbitt. Grand Son-in-law: Louinel Manace, Rhyan Pinder. Adopted Children: Barbara Darling, Dennis McKenzie, Jackie, Dandray, Christanly, Ethan. A host of other relatives and friends: The Nicholls Town Family, Daniel Ferguson, The Woods Alley Family, The Evans Family, The Murphy Family, The Roberts Family, The Marshall Family, The Pinder Family, Sean Saunders, David Darling The Morley Family, The Ingraham Family, The Lily of the Valley Corner family (Garth, Latisha, Mary Dorsette, Karen, Barbara, Polly & Stephen Bethel Jennifer Tricey, Monique, Melverne, Fredricka Butler, Deidre Whyms, The St. John’s Native Baptist Church Family and The Female Medical Ward II 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 9:00 a.m. until service time.

Death Notices for

CAPTAIN IAN ETTORE

“Cap” GILBERT, 59

a resident of #20 Falcon Cres, Eastern Estates & formerly of Bermuda, died at PMH on Thursday, April 11, 2024.

He is survived by his wife: Gloria Gilbert; 2 step daughters: Marshanique Curry & Kayshonda Brown; 1 stepson: Yorick Brown Jr.; brother: Millard Gilbert; & a host of other relatives & friends

Funeral arrangements will be announced later

CHRISTINE HUNTER, 61

a resident of Bernard Road, died at PMH on Monday, April 1, 2024.

She is survived by her 2 brothers: Dr. Andrew Hunter & Larry Hunter of Ft. Lauderdale, Fl.; 4 sisters: Deborah Johnson, Bridgette, Yvonne & Theresa Hunter; 10 nieces: Shanti Hunter, Tiffany Johnson, Talitha Minnis, Felicity & Felia Johnson, Alexandria, Alexandra & Lauren Hunter, Savannah & Sasha Ingraham; 5 nephews: Fidel Campbell, Sammy Hunter, Jeremy Johnson, Alex Hunter & Lathario Robinson; & a host of other relatives & friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced later

Death Notices For

Jack Donald Knowles, 72

of Stanton Drive, Blue Hill Heights died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Sunday, April 14, 2024.

He is survived by his wife: Betty Knowles; children: Jermaine and P. Javon Knowles, Michael, Marquel and Mequel Higgs, Darren Lee Damascus, Geovanni Johnson, Crystal, Jewels and Royanne Rolle and Tiffany Hanna; brothers: Joseph, Charles and Samuel Knowles; sisters: Mickey Knowles, Joanne Ferguson-Knowles and Angela Knowles; grandchildren: Azina and Autumn Knowles; great grandchild: Liam Bain; numerous nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends including: The Valley Boys Junkanoo Organization and The Principal, Staff and Students of the C. H. Reeves Secondary School.

Funeral Service will be announced at a later date.

Wendell Arthur Whylly, 69

of Mileys, Long Island, Bahamas died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Saturday, March 30, 2024.

He is survived by his daughters: Wendolyn and Shakovia Whylly; sisters: Sherry and Sharlene Whylly; grandchildren: Clarke, Camaryn, Hailyn and Heniah; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral Service will be announced at a later date.

Death Notices for PAULA ANN MARIA CRAWFORD-BROWN, 78

of Constitution Drive, Charlotte Ridge, died at her daughter’s residence on Monday, 15th April, 2024.

She is survived by two (2) Daughters: Joanne BrownHamilton and Vanessa Brice; five (5) Grandchildren: Ashley, Cymone & Alexis Hamilton; Nathan & Aaron Major; one (1) Great-grandson: Zion James; two (2) Nephews: Dr. Ricardo & Justin Crawford; one (1) Son-in-law: Phillip Major; one (1) Grandson-in-law: Jeffrey Branden; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

RANDY WILLIAM LOWE, 69

of Palm Breeze Drive, died at his residence on Friday, 12th April, 2024.

He is survived by two (2) Brothers: Thomas (Marita) and Jay (Sharon) Lowe; three (3) Nieces: Jessica (Joe) Lowe-Ablaza, Laurie and Leah Lowe; one (1) Nephew: Craig Lowe; and a host of other relatives and friends including, Kasidee Howells and Dallas “Sarge” Wilson.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Death Notice for JERRY ELWOOD ARTHUR, 57

of Palmetto Drive & Cocoplum Lane, Seabreeze Estates, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Monday, 15th April, 2024.

He is survived by his Wife, Daphane Arthur; two (2) Sons: Gerald & Gerard Arthur; one (1) Daughter: Gerika Arthur; one (1) Grandson: Owen Ellis; two (2) Sisters: Suzette Johnson & Jacqueline (Myran) Sands; one (1) Brother: Roscoe Sands; five (5) Sistersin-law: Marsha Richardson, Michelle Mortimer, Nadine Harvey, Fern & Bethsheba Sands; two (2) Brothers-in-law: Randolph & Rev. Brian (Dorothy) Sands; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Death Notice

(Abaco) ADNARDO LETIAN MAJOR, 37

of Dundas Town, Abaco, died on Saturday, April 13th, 2024.

He is survived by his, Wife: Teneil Major; Children: Aniya, Arianna, Xander and Cruz Major; Parents: Advardo Major and Guerda St. Cyr; Brothers: Steve and Advardo Major Jr.; Sisters: Areeba, Advardia and Avah Major; Father & Mother-inlaw: Bishop Silbert & Dolly Mills; Brother-inlaw: Dario Mills; and a host of other relatives and friends who will be mentioned at a later date.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Evergreen Mortuary located Marsh Harbour, Abaco, S. C. Bootle Highway.

Funeral Service For

Matriarch Olga Marie Frazer, 97 affectionately called “Mother”

a resident of Lower Bogue, Eleuthera, Bahamas who died at the Princess Margaret Hospital Monday, March 25th, will be held 11:00 am. Saturday, April 20th, 2024 at Charles Wesley Methodist Church, Lower Bogue, Eleuthera, Bahamas. Rev. Dr. Jacinta Marie Neilly assisted by Deacon Wayde Higgs and Pastor Ednol Cash Sr. will offciate. Interment will follow in Henderson View Cemetery, Lower Bogue, Eleuthera, Bahamas.

Left to celebrate her legacy are her children: Issie Frazer, Florie Ferguson, Corrine Frazer and Maefeld Albury, David, Calvin and Charlton Frazer; daughters-in-law: Louise and Renae Frazer; sons-in-law: Rudolph Ferguson and Clement Johnson, Sr.; grandchildren: Carlis, David, Dino, Javon, Javod, Geraldo and Maranda Frazer, Patrice & Bishop Dr. John Ingraham, Deisha & Captain Domonic Bannister, Shavar & Mychella Rolle, Shavanya & Clement, Johnson, Jr., Lathera, Kelson and Rukeisha Ferguson, Raquel and Rakeem Fergsuon, Darlene and Crystal Smith, Clement Davis, Edney Higgs, Andy and Alfred Moss, Jr., TracyAnn Mensah and Tanola McGee; great grandchildren: Jamekco and Lashad Ingraham, Talia, Ethan, Kairin, Syleyah and Javon Frazer, Jr., Frazer, Javod Frazer, Jr., Chad Delancey, Latarria Butler, Latarriano Roberts, Rakai and Reign Rolle, Kelson Ferguson, Jr., Connor and Leleigh Bannister and Alfred Moss, III; adopted daughters: Cherece Smith and Cherene Greene; adopted son: Raymond Mather; adopted siblings: Emerald Cash, Beryl, Alvin and Basil Neilly; nieces and nephews: Wilimena Greene, Troy, Maxwell, Kendal & Doris Albury, Neville & Shirley Albury, Philip, Christopher and Wilton & Fredericka Munroe, Lorna & Amos Johnson, Linda & Bradley Ferguson, Margaret & Allie Collie, Geneva and Jewel and Patrick Rolle, Basil Cash, Annamae & Alexander Davis, Senior Nursing Offcer Bertha & Gary Sands, Verneisha & Police Retired Superintendent Edney Gaitor, Evangelist Susan & Lincoln

Darville, Ismae Newbold, Iva and Delworth Williams, Overseer Dr. Johnathan & Prophetess Natasha Frazer, Pastor Dr. Londrey & Elder elect Arnetta Frazer, Bertram & Sophia Frazer, Retired Chief Petty Offcer Remond & Sylvia Frazer, Geraldine Johnson, Jestina Lloyd, Joy Moss and Alpheus Neilly; numerous grand and great grand nieces and nephews; god-daughter: Pastor Monique Davis; other relatives & friends: Pastor Ednol Cash, Sr. & Family, Lyman Cash & Family, Mercia Cash & Family, Rose Johnson & Family, Paulamae, Sandra, Lester and Sidney Albury & Family, Elouise and Ricardo Fernander, Melvina Culmer, Ethlyn Rowlands, Thriza Deane and Family, Eardley Neilly & Family, Marionette Neely, Pandora Cash, Thomas Albury, Cherese Smith, Cherene Greene, Ismae Johnson & Family, Caleb Albury, Lillian Hudson, Vernal Cash, Pamela & Pastor Kevin Culmer, Minister Marsha and Gordon Cash, Lisa King, Neil Albury, Latoya McGregor, Neil and Jada Munroe, Pastor David and Raquel Armbrister, Shanell Cash, Mark Johnson, Antoinette Jackson, Jeremy Pinder, Thayla and Jerold Kelly, Gary Neilly, Rev. Dr. Jacinta Neilly, Deacon Wade & Sis. Jacklyn Higgs, Bro. James Munroe, Deborah, Sheniqua and Bianca Williams, Vanessa Rolle, Samantha Farquharson, Carolyn Cash, Margaret Lightbourne, Maxine, Vera, Geneice, Patrick and Calvin Brown, Jr., Michelle Simmons, Henry Wallace, Annamae Forbes, the descendants of the late Berlin & Lottie Albury, the descendants of the late Clayton Galadys Kelly, the descendants of the late Norman & Olive Kelly, the descendants of the late Bishop Dudley and Audrey Kelly, the descendants of the late James & Rosalee Albury, the descendants of the late Beatrice, Alma and Caroline Neilly, the descendants of the late Earlene Albury, the descendants of the late George Cash, the descendants of the late Jerome & Elsie Hunter, the descendants of the late Virginia Johnson, the descendants of the late Leonard Albury, the descendants of the late Ralph Albury, the descendants of the late Deloris and Louis Bain, the descendants of the late Preston & Prescola Neilly, the descendants of the late Miriam Brown, Pastor Luther Kemp and Family, Wellington and Michelle Johnson and Family, Whitfeld Brown, Vannie Cash and Family, Simon, Foster, Clarice Neilly and Family

Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at THE CHAPEL OF MEMORIES THE NEW COMMONWEALTH FUNERAL HOME INDEPENDENCE DRIVE on (TODAY) Thursday from 5:00-7:00 p.m. and at the church in Lower Bogue Friday from 8:00 p.m. to service time on Saturday.

Funeral Service For

Gloria Eloise Newbold Riley, 83 affectionately called “Glo”

a resident of Farmway Road off Adderley Terrace Carmichael who died at her residence on Saturday, April 6th, 2024 will be held at 10:00am on Saturday, April 20th, 2024 at Mt. Tabor Church Pinewood Gardens. Pastor A. Godfrey Wood of Temple Baptist Church assisted by other Ministers of the Gospel will offciate. Interment will follow in Lakeview Memorial Gardens, John F. Kennedy Drive and Gladstone Road.

Gloria was predeceased by her loving husband: Kermit Riley; sons: Mark and William Riley; sister: Anniemae Jennings; brothers: Earl (Babe), Rodney and Clayton Newbold.

Left to mourn are her loving children; three sons: Larry, Michael and Monte Riley; three daughters: Sherry Stevenson, Tanya Patrice Riley of Florida, and Shenique McKenzie; two sons-in-law: Ronnie Stevenson Sr. and Arnold Azard McKenzie; two daughters-in law: Stephanie and Marsha Riley; one sister: Mrs. Barbara Holder; six brothers-in-law: Bertel Holder, Lloyd Riley (Cherry), Glen Riley (Ellen) of Miami, Florida, Leslie and Barry Riley and Matthew Davis; fve sisters-in-law: Brenda Riley, Dale Riley, Rowena Riley, Iris Riley of Florida and Leanna Newbold; grandchildren: Ronnie Jr., Rashaad Stevenson and Kristen, Tanya and Larry Jr. Riley, Lindy Knowles, Azariah McKenzie, Shenika, Katerina, William Jr., Mark, Willima and Omar Riley, Nadio, Macio, Leonardo, Willianna, Jada; great grandchildrens: Dwayne, Tatianna, Lashilo, Te’Shaz, Te’Shay, Hajari, Alaya, Jalayah, Jamaro, Brittney, Kaden and Mya; nieces and nephews: Michael (Denise), Andrew (Crystal), and Christopher (Christine) Holder, Dania Holder-Clarke (Francis), Al (Shaneica) Jennings, Dr. Veronica (Dr. Wilfred) Ferguson, JéRome, Marina, Linda (Terrance) Lee, Caroline and (Benson) Brown, Theola Gayle Newbold Brooks, Keva Maguire, Sherelle Johnson, Ginger (Elrod) Hepburn, Anthony Hall, Lynden, Nicole and Randy Arnette, Denise, Hope, Katie, Wayde, Ernest, Dirk, Carlton, Terrance, Andrea, Ricardo, Andrew, Catherine, Sean Riley, Sanchia, Shannon, Siana, Darren, Tonya, Vanessa, Audra, Romona, Roberto, Malik, Rochelle, Ronesto,

Helena, Kevin, Sophia, Antria, I’lisa, Inga, Janone, Christina, Fontain, Damone, Glenroy Jr. Eric, Joseph, Godfrey, Steven, Cynthia, Beverley, Mara, Veronica, Barrington, Ramano, Shemeka, Sharron, Kendra, Latoya, Monique, Francita, Natasha, Nadia, Nadine numerous other cousins; numerous other relatives and friends: The Riley Family, The Newbold Family, the Larrimore Family, the Holder Family, Rose Huyler and Family, the McKenzie Family, the Balliou Family, Christine Green from Switzerland, Melissa Lynes, Rev. Archdeacon Keith N. Cartwright, Raphael and Chlorine Cartwright and Family, Donna Harding-Lee, Anastacia Strachan, Anastacia Dorsett, Brenda Stevenson and Family, Carol Rodgers and Family, Ursula and Nadia Jones, Michelle Knowles, Anthaya and TJ Rolle, Dr. Cyprian Strachan & Staff, Dr. Brian Humblestone, Yvonne Williams and Family, the Farah Family, the Basden Family, Patrick and Bathsheba Fernander Family, Ms. Norma Newton and family, Jasmin Wright, Ayla Issacs, Dr. Indira Damalie Jones, Samuel, and Cherise Brown. Patricia Clarke and Family, the Hendfeld Family, Sandra Brown and Family, the Pratt Family, Pablo and Monica Knowles and Family, Vincent and Diane Knowles, Percy ‘Junior’ Knowles and Family, Marilyn, Debbie, Sherry, Tony, Perma, Lyndy, and Dwight Knowles and the Knowles Family, Zoria and Chloe Knowles, Andrew and Georgia Rattray and Family, Melissa Major, Dianna Rolle, Donnella Rolle-Ware and Gloria Rasco of Florida, the Moncur Family, Cpl Keva Major, Nurse Judith Rolle and Family, Rev. Heuter Rolle and Family, Jackie Sands and Family, Judy Rolle, Elaine Hinsey and Family, Dr. Lameka Rolle of PMH, Rev. Geoffrey Wood and Family, the Stubbs Family, the Storr Family, Paula Balfour and Family, the Gibson Family, the Norma Newton and Family, the Bowe Family, Alfreda Miller and Family, the Big Pond Family, Rosie Newbold and family, Richard Treco and Family, Bishop Lindo Wallace and Family, Catherine Wilson, Janette Poitier, Zhivargo Gibson, Dr. Caroline Rolle, Bridget and Reggie Farrington, Alvin Sargent, Dr. Nigel Lewis, Precilla Williams and Family, Wilna G. Francois and Family, Cole Agents and Brokers Limited Management and Staff, The Ebenezer Church, Descendants of The Seymour Family, descendants of the Newbold Family, Stubbs Family Deerfeld Florida, the Campbell, Cambridge, Poitier, Johnson, Moncur and Baillou Families. The Arthur’s Town and Orange Creek Communities of Cat Island and their descendants.

The family appreciates your understanding of any names that may have been inadvertently omitted during our time of bereavement.

Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at THE CHAPEL OF MEMORIES THE NEW COMMONWEALTH FUNERAL HOME INDEPENDENCE DRIVE on Friday from 11:00-6:30 p.m. and at the church Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to service time.

Funeral Service For

Topaz David Baillou, 25

a resident of Lower Bogue, Eleuthera, Bahamas and formerly of New Providence who died Thursday, March 21, 2024 in Lower Bogue, Eleuthera will be held 11:00am on Saturday, April 20th, 2024 at Faith United Missionary Baptist Church, #1 Faith United Way. Rev. Dr. William Thompson assisted by Rev. Dr. Harrison Thompson will officiate. Interment will follow in the Southern Cemetery Cemetery, Cowpen and Spikenard Roads.

Left to cherish precious memories are his son: Topaz David Baillou Jr.; parents: Monique Baillou and Troy Tinker; sisters: Princess Baillou, Troyanna Wright; brothers: Tyrus Baillou, Theophilus Hart; grandmothers: Maureen Baillou, Linda Rolle; great grandmothers: Althea Tinker, Myrthis Nixon; aunts: Joan (Thomas Sr.) Baillou-Ferguson, Sheryl (Charles) Smith, Kimica Tinker, Tammy & Michelle Woodside, Ve’nessa Sawyer, Lisa (Earnest) Knowles, Violet (Ricardo) Hepburn and Gwendolyn (Terry) Kemp, Jan, Latonya Evans, Tonya Fernander & Ingrid Williams; uncles: Glenward Baillou, Darius (Stacy) Tinker, Jerome, Terrio & Felliccie Woodside. Christopher Dean; adopted mother: Anastacia Thompson; adopted sisters: Tyronella (Laron) Lopez, Antonia Darling, Torranae Evans, Diondrea, Shalisa Knowles; adopted brothers: Thomas Ferguson Jr., Keithon Gray, Dwayne Beneby, Aaron Munnings, Earnest Knowles Jr., Torri Seifert; grand aunts: Sheila Baillou, Dr. Joan Carey, Lilliemae Smith, Telicia McKenzie, Rose and Ruth Tinker, Karen Tinker, Betty Tinker, Lynda (Jerome) Bethel; grand uncles: Solomon Frazier, Kevin (Rose) Tinker, Dr. Keith (Ruth) Tinker; great grand uncles: Donald, Vincent & Ezra Adderley, Larry Johnson, Timothy Dames; great grand aunts: Oralee Saunders, Willamae Albury, Neka Thompson; godfather: Thomas Ferguson Sr.; godson: Travon Williams; cousins: Shantina (Lance) Munnings, Lakera (Shawn) Parks, Kimberly (Sherman) Ferguson, Keva (Desir) Bien, Randolph Baillou, Ramirez (Darrio) Knowles, Glenwood Baillou, Glenell, Gleniece & Glenadetra Baillou, Euphenia & Terrance, Darius I, Darius II and Dacia, Terry Jr., Techan, Rickea, Rickeno, Lisa, Tavion Smith, Andria

Smallwood, Joshua, Akia, Caleb, Elianna, Janai, Lydia, Victoria, Denise, Kayla, David, Desir Jr., Kamari, Kaitlyn , Ayden, Shaynae,

Jayden, Naya, Tiffany, Randolph Jr., Tyrone, Kamari, Hector Jr., Aremena Rolle & Family, Domonic & Ariel, Mia’Kodah, Mancebo, Desmond, Schcarra, Anton, Pamela Baillou, Cheryl (Cleveland)

Lightbourne, Helena (Jensen) Cooper, PaulaMae (Reynold)

Demeritte, Emma Romer, Francis Rolle, Raymond, Demiko & Uhency Baillou, Jestteko & Yoshan, Prince, Derek & Clifford (Cora) Hopkins, Valorie Hopkins, Barbara Hopkins, Teazel

Blatch, Alec (Carol) Baillou, Stephanie Andrews, Theresa(Lloyd)

McKenzie, Brad & Ricardo Baillou, Linda (J.J.) Paulsaint, Albertha & Marina Baillou, Betty Dorsett, Charmaine, Debbie, Stephanie, Carla, Nita, Stacy & Zhavago, Sherise Carey, Dwight Thurston, Lilly Benson, Shenique and Steve Hopkins, Jamal, Shantel Bevans, Sheena McKinney, Sherrel Duncombe, Dihann Williams, Monique & Dennis Bain, Lashawn Brown, Nekel, Nikeno, N’Dya, Romnoff (Patrice), Bobbye, Patrick, Domonique (Wayde), Dwanya, Christal, Jade, Ry’lie, Raegan, Kevin I, Kevin II, Keshia, Keshla, Kyle, Kylia, Kalvin, Kayne, Kyle ii, Kai, Keson, Karla, Amya, ahara, Letaj, Shamece, Talia and Ishmael, Wilicia (Lamar), Laiah, Alvin, Normajane, Monalisa and Anna Baillou & Family(Abaco), Valencia Baillou; other relatives & friends: William Simmons & The Harbour Island Green School, Savannah Cambridge, Pastor Arthur & Jacqueline Duncombe, Pedican Family, Deon Nixon & Family, The Hon. Sylvanus Petty and Family, Hon. Jomo Campbell and Family, RJay, Christin Cash, Tyrone, Deangelo Ferguson, Daresha Knowles and Family, Noelle Scott, Sydney & Orlean Brown, Min. James & Tasha Munroe, Pastor Wayde Higgs & Family, Brenique Curry & Family, Lionel & Kaylani Sooklall, Peter and Andrea Andrews, Wellington and Michelle Johnson, Jackie Hillhouse, Ken and Shenicka Scavella, Hodnee Joseph & Family, Sandra Knowles & Family(Spanish Wells), Lester & Sabrina Carey, Dr. David Allen, Donna Petty & Family, Minister Michelle (Lower Bogue), Meronie Black & Family, Monalisa Rolle & Family Albury Family, Bishop William Thompson and the officers and members of Faith United Missionary Baptist Church. The R.M. Bailey Class of 2016, The Centreville Urban Renewal Team, The Board and Staff of Bahamas

Public Parks and Beaches Authority, Claridge Road Family, Ross Corner Family, Hot Wire Electrical, Tom’s Club, Phoenix Pest Control, Smith’s Construction, Blue Wave Café, Taste Like Mor Catering, Cornerstone Apparel, Par B’s, Under the Tent Freeport Crew, Be-You-Tiful Boutique, The Freeport Baillou Family, Mastic Point Andros Community and the entire North Eleuthera Communities.

Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at THE CHAPEL OF MEMORIES THE NEW COMMONWEALTH FUNERAL HOME INDEPENDENCE DRIVE on Friday from 12:00 noon -6:30 p.m. and at the church Saturday from 10:00 am. To service time.

Lancelot Ednold Hudson, 68 affectionately called “Lance” “Spider”

Funeral Service For Death Notice for RICARDO “Cardo” CARTWRIGHT, 55

of No. 39 Wilton Street East, New Providence, Bahamas will be held on (TODAY) Thursday, 18th April, 2024, 11:00 a.m. at Independence Drive, Church of God, Nassau. Independence Highway. Officiating will be Bishop Dr. Joseph A. Smith and other Ministers of Religion. Cremation will follow.

Lance was pre-deceased by his parents: Ednold Wilfred and Millicent Elizabeth Hudson; sister: Vanessa Monique Thompson.

Those he leaves to cherish the wonderful memories and his smile are his siblings 2 sisters: Chanelle Forbes (Clinton) and Ednith Rolle (Allen); 4 brothers: Larry (Ladine), Michael, Oral (Taraseta) and Valentino (Gabriella) Hudson; 6 nieces: Lavonya, Kadeja, Taja, Deja (Brenton), Zaria and Elizabeth “Zizi”; 11 nephews: Larry Jr., Lavardo, André, Tremaine, Michael Jr. Tajaro (K’Shonique) Tarajh, Ethan, Justin, Tajahi and Nathaniel Kai; 1 grand nephew, 2 grand nieces, 2 aunts: Sylvia Seymour and Alsada Hudson; 2 uncles: Retired ASP Salathiel Wilson and Anthony Hudson; other relatives and friends including: Virginia Brown, Lashan and Lashonda Seymour, Esther Panza and Allan of Florida, Karen, Melanie, George, Kevin, Rochelle, Gino, Monty, Gregory, Edwin and Dameion and their Families of Freeport, Grand Bahama, Terrance Strachan & Family, Ismae Hudson and Family of Freeport, Grand Bahama including Tara and Tiffany Hudson and Toni “Terelle” Bannister and Family, Reeba Hudson and Paula Hudson & Family including Garelle Hudson, Ricky, Ornald, Ryan, Marci and Vance and their Families. Daniel Hudson and Family, Melisa Hudson and Family, Patrice, Pauline, Keisha, James, Pete, Ervin and Norma-Jean and their Families, Anna Wilson-Smith and Family, Julia Bain and Family, Carolyn Demeritte and Family, Agnes Wilson and Family, Raymond Wilson and Family, The Late Dayne Wilson and Family, Gwendolyn King and Family, The Late Sybil McKenzie and Family including Julia Knowles and Family, Shirley Ferguson and Family, Stephanie Sands and Family, Marsha Missick & Family, The Late Sidney McKenzie and Family, Lucinda Ambrose and Family, Roslyn Hepburn and Family, Zhivago McKenzie and Family, Eupheima Nixon and Family, Wendel McKenzie, Milton Hepburn & Family, The Late Eric Knowles and Family, Inspector Laura Stuart and Family, Philemon Wilson and Family, Jackie Wilson and Family, Melvease Hepburn and Family including Glendia, Marvin, Donnalee and Drexel Hepburn and their Families, Pam Wilson and Family, Terrice Curry and Family, Kitty Bruins of Amsterdam, Wencil Neeley & Family, Patrick Smith and Family, Clarence “Carvey” Ferguson and Family, Owen and Ulrick Pierre, Keisha Vanderpool and Family, Charles “Philly” Smith and Family along with his staff, Barbara “Babbs” Percentie and Family, the entire Valley and Culmersville Community, The Red Door Family, Prince Williams High School Class of 1974. All of his colleagues over the years; his friends too numerous to mention. Everyone he taught music to and loved dearly; special thank you to: Dr. Cyprian Strachan and his staff at Javon Medical Center, Mr. Matthew Sweeting and Staff of Commonwealth Funeral Home and Daniel Hudson; thank you to: Lashonda Seymour and Family, Charles “Philly Smith, Sabrina Burrows, Toni “Terelle” Bannister, Mrs. Barbara “Babbs” Percentie, Mr. Ephraim “Dad” Jones and staff of Garden of Eden, Superintendent Evans Oralhomme and colleagues - Royal Bahamas Police Force, Earl Bastian, Patrick Smith and Family, Kevin Christie and Family, Wencil Neeley and Family, Kevin “Bugs” Bethel and Family, McCartneys Pharmacy and Staff, Dr. Ivan Ford Butler and Family, Kemp Road Ministries Men’s Fellowship, Deaconess Audrey Taylor and Family, Denise and Deborah Taylor and Family; thank you to all who called, extended their condolences and assisted us in any way during this time. You are all appreciated!

There are so many relatives and friends, and we could not mention you all by name, we do apologize for anyone we may have missed.

Relatives and friends may their last respects (TODAY) at the church from 9:30a.m. to service time.

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

of Lyon Road off Kemp Road, who died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Wednesday, 27th March, 2024.

He is survived by his, Children: Ricardo Arnette, Rickia (Alfred Pratt) & Yvette Arnett; Sisters: Lothieann Bastian, Dellareece, Regina, Anastasia, Felicia, Bridgette, Laverne & Fayleece; Brothers: Clement, Eric, Terrance, Dion & Jerome; and a host of other Relatives and Friends.

Funeral Arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Death Notices for CARL THURSTON, 67

of #20 Bell Shore Street, off Carmichael Road, Nassau, Bahamas, died at Princess Margaret Hospital on Thursday, April 11th, 2024.

He is predeceased by his Wife: Margaret Thurston, Parents: Carol & Brenetta Thurston.

He is survived by his, Sons: Darren, Carlton, Ian Thurston; Daughter: Carlette Thurston; Brothers: Reverend Orman, Bishop Luther, John, Deacon Nehemiah, Hently, William Thurston; Sisters: Geneva Turnquest, Thelma Williams, Ellamae Thurston; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

ROWENA JENNIFER NEELY-GRANT, 60

of Family Street formally of Bain Town, Nassau, Bahamas, died at Princess Margaret Hospital on Saturday, April 13th, 2024.

She is survived by her, Husband: Ira Grant Sr.; Son: Ira Jr. & Shequille Grant; Daughter: Ebony Grant; Son: Shaquille Grant; Sisters: Rosemary Higgs, Sharon Gibson, Carolyn Gordon, Ethelyn Davis, Sylvia Grant, Jaqueline Hall, Pamela Neely; Brothers: Peter & Alexander Neely; and a host of numerous grandchildren & other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

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

Memorial Service for

MATRIARCH IDELL DEVEAUX DORSETT, 99 will be held on Wednesday, April 24th, 2024 at 7:30pm at The Church of God Temple, Coconut Grove, Nassau, Bahamas.

Death Notice of A Gem ROSABELL GENESTA DANIELS-ROLLE, 81

of McQueens, Cat Island and formerly of Old Bight, Cat Island, exchange time for eternity at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Thursday, April 11, 2024.

Rosabell is preceded in death by her: Husband: Henry Almund Rolle; Father: Richmond Alfred Daniels; Mother: Charlotte Brown-Daniels; One Granddaughter: Lindura Cash; One Brother: Beauford “Thunder” Daniels;

Two Nephews: Stephan Wilberforce Daniels and Dexter Styles;

The Radiance of this “Pearl of A Gem” will always Glow in the hearts of her:

Five Sons: Retired Police Inspector Cephas (Sharon), Garnet Sr., Retired Police Corporal 2154 Davidson (Katherine), Keneal (Dellarece) and Rev. Kermit Rolle (Phillesa);

Two Daughters: Cynthia Simmons (Craig Sr.) and Mavis Rolle (Anthony); Nine Grandsons: Craig Jr. and Shavaughn Simmons, Ashton, Anfernee, Garnet Jr., Kerrington and Kayden Rolle, Rashad Black and Andrew Cash;

Seventeen Granddaughters: Anshanique Johnson (Chester), Cypria, Eureka, Sanchia, Danyelle, Cydesha, Britney, Kyrah, Sharan, Deneil, Ceshae, Davante and Danette Rolle, Shantia Brown (Garfield), Shaniesha Simmons, Tanaz Thurston and Lindura Cash;

Fourteen Great Grandsons: Phillip, Caleb and Evan Brown, Teran, Latario, Nathan, Keshawn and David Simmons, Aiden and Andrew Cash, Enrico Coakley, Johathon Rahming and Kairo Lockhart and Kerson Rolle;

Fourteen Great Granddaughters: Alisa, Chanae, Trinity and SiaraSkye Johnson, Leah Whitehead, Shannon, Savanah, Syria and Shavonia Simmons, Sienna Hinsey, Aleah and Faith Virgil, Keleah Rolle and Melia Adams;

Great, Great Grandsons: Ahzari Munroe;

Four Brothers: Alfred (Lennor), Freeman, Macktavous (Stephanie) and Jefferson Daniels;

Four Sisters: Rudell Bain, Princess Styles (Godfrey), Shelia Baptiste and Thelma Carey;

Other Loving Family and Friends.

Celebration of A Gem Service, will be announced when completed.

Check our website for updates.

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

Funeral Service For Lillian Edey, 87

of Rosebud Street will be held on Friday, April 19th, 2024, 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, Boyd Road. Offciating will be Monsignor Alfred Culmer assisted by Deacon Peter Jones. Interment will follow in Catholic Cemetery, Tyler Street, Nassau, Bahamas.

She was predeceased by her husband: Samuel Edey; son: Douglas Edey Sr.; daughter-in-law: Diane Edey; sisters: Agatha Bullard, Miriam Young & Florence Rolle; brothers: Sonny, John & Boo Woodside & Useful Woodside; nephews: Vernal Sweeting, Paul & Junior Bullard; niece: Annie Rolle; niece: Annie Rolle.

Left to cherish her memories are her daughters: Joanna Rolle & Selina Filsaims; son: Douglas Jr.; grandchildren: Princess Williams, Khono Dean, Eulese McCartney, Shawn, Taliyah, Averi Amaly, Dr. Terrell McCartney, Tarjnne. L.F.D.I.C/ Mortician; great grandchildren: Michael, Mikhal, Mataya Cynira, Cynaya, Jada, Jade, Terelle, Teran, Daniya, Vilneus, Dalia, Tanynne, Tayshan, Carron, Ayden, Maria, Vanessa, Skylar, Gordon, Colin, Arianna, Nadtazia; sister: Barbara Mae Rolle; nieces: Rosalee Pennerman, Sheila Munroe (Larry), Hadassah Rolle; Carol Sweeting; Sandra Bastian, Elizabeth Rolle, Dianna Rolle, Analy (Douglas) Dame, Brenda (Scott) Hepburn, Desiree Wells, Renae, Lorraine (Walter) Forbes, Lillian Young & Helen Munroe (Valentine); nephew: Derek Woodside, Anthony Wallace, Felix Whylly & Harry Pennerman; grandnieces: Melissa Pinder, Monique, Abigail, Shelly, Shakara (Bob) Scott, Dr. Ronder Pinder (Richard), Sherry (Sheldon) Miller, Alexious, Kia, Denise, Deja, Denesha, Katalia, Natila, Symone, Corvette Hepburn (Darcy), Shakera, Tatyana, Susan, Sharita, Cyke, Zeronique, Veronique, Sherrise, Shaniqua, Cordero, Monica; grandnephews: Travente, Dillan, Kristoff, Anthony Jr., Antonio, Ackeem, Justin, Kevin, Ryan, Valentino, Terran, Newry, Keno, Kevin, Jhavon, Delight Jr., Dion & Adrian, Kenrico, Bijourne, Alaric, Bjohn, Cedric, Prescott Jr., Tanerio; special relatives & friends: Ingrid Eneas & family, Trevor McPhee & family, Esmie Synes of the United States of America & Maurice Dixon, Saretta Harris from Opa Locka Florida, Natasha Saunders, Mr. Joe Lewis & family, Mr. Russell & Family, Lisa Anthony Medgine Selina Fils-Aims, Rollin Fils-Aime, Chris Sackie, Marilyn Young & family,

Gregory Saunders & family, Alice Moncur, David Williams, Jocelyn Holbert & Land Mark Baptist Church, Jefferson Brown, Wayde Spence, Delores Pinder, Kevin Neely, Barabbas Woodside, Barbra Tynes & family, Dorothy Joseph & family, Jennifer Cartwright & family, Laura Duncombe, Taliyah McCartney, Rosemary Scott of (New York), Jessika Cenord, Pauline Vilneus, Dr. Bidillo Christian Hospital, Betty Bullard & family, Beth Dean & family, Averi Amaly, Eva Bullard & family, Pastor Orville, Prophet Alenia Lyons, Craig Lightbourn The Rolle family, Willamae Brennan & family, Nurse Colebrooke of Fleming Street Clinic, Dean Street family, Farrington Road family, Elton Worldwide Christ Mission, St. Joseph Church family and the Lady Gulls, the Princess Margaret Hospital Female Surgical II Teams, Doctors & Nurses, Gretel Curry, Indera Wilson (adopted daughter), Justina Adderley & family, Charles Rolle & family, Miriam Smith & family and other relatives and friends.

Viewing will be held in the Celestial Suite of Restview Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium Limited, Robinson & Soldier Roads Thursday (TODAY) from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and again at the church on Friday from 8:30 a.m. until service time.

Death Noticr For Marion Louise Taylor, 71

of LilyWay, Golden Palm Estates died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Thursday, April 11th, 2024.

She is survived by her husband: Paul Anthony Taylor Sr.; sons: Ch. Supt. of Police Eugene Strachan & Paul Anthony Taylor Jr.; daughters: Stephanie Rose & Genell Whyte; grandchildren: Eugene Strachan Jr., Issaac Strachan, Adrienne Miller, Marissa & Mariah Emmanuel & Unique Rose; two great grandchildren; sister-in-law: Rebecca Taylor; brothersin-law: Peter, Anthony & Hasten Taylor and other relatives and friends.

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

Memorial Service For Wilson Lightbourne, 75 affectionately called “Vince”

of Franklin Avenue off Boyd Road will be held on Wednesday, April 24th, 2024, 10:00 a.m. at St. Barnabas Anglican Church, Wulff Road. Offciating will be Fr. Roderick Bain & Fr. Chester Burton assisted by other ministers of the clergy. Cremation was held.

He was predeceased by his parents: Milton Lightbourne & Francis Richards-Lightbourne; brother: Gregory Lightbourne; sisters: Diana Lightbourne & Wendy Lightbourne.

Cherished memories are held by his daughters: Natasha Marie Lightbourne-Dillett & Darnell Patricia Lightbourne; grandchildren: Able Seaman Anwick Alexis, Arianna Lightbourne & Michaela Hall; great grandchildren: Hailey and Harmony Wilmot & Dream Alexis; siblings: Patsy Dolce, Cheryl, Kevin and Judy Lightbourne and Yvonne Neilly; sisters and brothers-in-law: Foldere Dolce, Edwina Anderson of Hollywood Florida, Wendy (Keith) Armbrister, Helen Hendricks of Sarasota Florida, Kirkwood Brown, Yvonne Brown, Harcourt (Terry) Cooper and Alfred Munnings; nieces and nephews: Marktenia (Corrington) Lightbourne-Maycock, Tanishka, Maressa, Kelson, Dominic, Falicia and Lynette Burrows, Latoya Laing, W/Sgt. 2445 Natasha Black, Christopher Saunders, Police Cpl. 3152 Delmar Taylor, Rashame Taylor, Rashard Lightbourne, Candia Ross, Sisco Taylor, Gerad, Alkino, Maurice, Teeboy, Ahmal, Gerlano, Taurean, Naquel, Regine, Yvonnericka, Samantha, Jill, Lamont, Pastor Bernadette Moss, Arlene Wilson, Joyann (David) Thurston, Kim (Halson) Moultrie, Tiffany Charlton, Erin Brown, Patricia Brown-Chatti, Antoinette (Dr. Earl) Cash, Kendra Gibson, Judith Cherelle Brown, Latoya (Desmond) Johnson, Adrona Cherese Brown, Tamara Brown, Leona (Sherman) Campbell, Antoinette (Johnny) Hal, Chantel (Christopher) Johnson, Inez Brown, Jacinta (Jeffrey) Edgecombe, Charlene and Cierra Anderson, Keisha Deal, Keia (Josh) Valentin, Keithra Armbrister, Shera Smith, Peatra Tynes, Quesha Laing, Edwin Sr. (Pia), David, Christopher (Joyce) and Keith Smith. Anthony “Andy”, Shawn and Arthur “James” Brown, Devon (Frances) Anderson, Tashz Sears, Deval and Devon Hanna & Magistrate Ambrose (Alex) Armbrister; grandnieces and nephews: Yulanda Forbes, Tanricka Lightbourne, Takeamand and Charlene, Yelena Fowler, Makai, Makayla, Lavaunte, Stephan Jr., Demetrius, Ashanti, Demetria, Victoria, Dwania, Rachael, Maki, Keyonte, Dnari, Khari, Kamari, Nyla, Yvette (Rhon), Anthastacia, Marissa, Michelle, Zoie (Jali), Danielle, Quetel, Deja, Jada, Gabrielle, Jeffrey, Sophia, Sheniqua (Petre), Chamon, Shemia, Lakiesha, Shamma, Johniqua, Ashley, Yvonne, Charltonia, Janaine (Riccaino), Rochelle Knowles, Edwin Jr. “Alex” (Angela), Alexio, Davinic, Hershel, Aidian, James “JJ”, Clifford Jr., Javon, Jamere, Marro, Derval Jr., Devon Jr., Naja, Markala, Shayon, Sherman, Kevin, Jonathan,

Calep, Christopher, Shayne, Elijah, Javare, Shamara, Charlton “CJ”, Keith “KC”, Zhi, Ari, Koa, Aaron, Rasheed, Shaheed, Shawnique, Shawn Jr., Shiloh, Shakira, Michaela, Aaron and Jupiter, Sanjay & Singular; numerous cousins, relatives and friends and their families including: Francine Knowles, Carolyn Richards, Rochelle Lightbourne, Delvera Griffn, Donna Ferguson, Alison Brown, Katherine Percentie, Hazel Thompson, Linda Knowles, Veona Minnis, Betsy and Curlene Richards, Angela Thompson, Gloria Anderson, Delroy, Wilton, Hilbert Bernell Richards, Harvey Lockhart, Garnett Brown, Ricky, Linda and Tomicina Martin, Michael Ferguson, Jack, Kayla, Queenie, and Patricia, Lightbourne, Pastor Melvin, Calvin, Claudius, Errol and Percy Grant, Falcon Major, Patsy Palmer of Miami Florida, Geraldine and Muriel Ferguson, Elliston McPhee, Priscilla Forbes, Clifford Moss Sr., Dwayne Brown, Chess and Debbie Wood, Rosella Armbrister, Stephen Brennen, Junior Brown, Florence Knowles, Inez Munnings, The Dillett Family; special thanks to: The Franklyn Avenue Family especially, Barbara, Christelle and Carlisa, Melanie and Sharinda Goddard, The Knowles family, The Outten Family, Goldie and Family and Denise, The Hon. Alfred Sears M.P and the Fort Charlotte Constituency, The Pitt Road Family, The Silver Gates Community, The management and Staff of Dolphin Encounters Ltd. (Blue Lagoon), Family Guardian Insurance Company Limited (BahamaHealth), The Junkanoo Corporation New Providence Limited, Pinnacle Seekers Toastmasters Club, National Library & Information Services, The CVDs, Bethel Baptist Church, Misael Legros, and Sherry Glinton and other relatives and friends.

Family and friends that wants to extend condolences in the register booklet may do so on Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and again at the church on Wednesday, April 24th, 2024 from 8:30 a.m. until service time.

Death Notice For Rev. Betty Deloris Rose, 65

of #14 Waterfall Drive, Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas died at the Rand Memorial Hospital, Freeport, Grand Bahama on Friday, April 12th, 2024.

She is survived by her husband: Robert Rose Sr.; children: Cachine Swann, Regaina “Louise” Rose, Nakerra Brooks and Robert Rose Jr.; numerous grandchildren; sisters: Sheila, Shirley Small, Roseta Jennings, Dorothea Outten-Gumbs, Donna Pratt, Michelle Cox, Renee Simms and Beverly Delancy; brother: Elrod Outten; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

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

Funeral Service For Mr. Bryant Roland Swain, 53

of #6 S. Ringwood Drive, Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, April 20th, 2024, 10:00 a.m. at Grace Bible Fellowship, Nansen Avenue, Freeport, Grand Bahama. Offciating will be Rev. John R. Swain, Senior Pastor assisted by Rev. Floyd Swain. Interment will follow at Grand Bahama Memorial Park, Frobisher Drive, Freeport, Grand Bahama.

He was predeceased by his brother: Edley Swain.

Bryant is survived by his wife: Latoya Evans Swain; children: Brittni (son: Brityn); Breanna (daughter: Marliee); and Brandace (sons: Xavier and X’cai); parents: Audley and Ervena Swain; sister: Shana (Dwayne) Ruff; brother: Audley Swain Jr.; nieces: Fola Swain, Ashley (Travis) Potter, and Amber Ruff; nephews: Audley Samuel Swain III, Edley Swain Jr., Jadin Swain, Kenaz Swain and Dwayne (Hallah) Ruff II; grandnieces and nephews: Moriah, Amari, Arya and Dwayne III; and a host of other relatives and friends including: Swain family, Curry family, Simms family, Mitchell family, Laing family, Grant family, Miller family, Greene family, Grace Bible Fellowship/ Grace Christian Academy family and others too numerous to mention.

Viewing will be held in the “Serenity Suite” at Restview Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium Limited, #11-A Coral Road, Freeport, Grand Bahama on Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on and at the Church on Saturday from 8:30 a.m.

Death Notices For

Reserve Superintendent Fred Joseph Cooper Jr., 79 affectionately called “Freddy J”

of #12 Hawaii Avenue, Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas and formerly of New Providence died at the Rand Memorial Hospital, Freeport, Grand Bahama on Thursday, April 4th, 2024.

He is survived by his wife: Jacqueline “Jackie” Cooper; sons: Derrick, Custom Offcer Nekos and Sgt. #3496 Fredrick Cooper III, Sgt Mario Rahming and Marvin Pritchard; daughters: W/C/Reserve #593 Allaydice

Meshae, Nurse Felicia Cooper, Shonette Rolle and Dajanae Missick; numerous grandchildren, brothers: Bradley, Gary, Gregory, Tyrone and Marvin Cooper, Donald, Rudolph, Godfrey Sr. and Franklyn Cooper, Carroll Laing; sisters: Claudia Whylly, Maxine McCartney, Theresa Munroe, Cynthia Johnson, Sandra Ferguson, Terry Rolle, Gaylene Laing, Patrice Dean and Antoinette Parotti; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

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

Mrs. Judith May Greene, 78

of # 62 Bruce Avenue, Apt 6, Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas died at the Rand Memorial Hospital, Freeport, Grand Bahama on Tuesday, April 9th, 2024.

She is survived by her husband: Cleveland Greene; daughters: Dionne Knowles and Jacqueline Levarity; sons: Wayne Greene and Neil Greene; sons-in-law: Ryan Knowles and Dennis Levarity Sr.; step sons: Charles Greene, John Greene and Mark Greene; numerous grandchildren including: Reanna Knowles, Dennis Levarity, Jr. and Myah Greene; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

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

Semi-Military Funeral Service For Retired Police Sergeant 1147

Philip Nathaniel Ambrister Sr., 68

of #33 Coconut Road, Pioneer’s Loop, Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas and formerly of Arthur’s Town, Cat Island will be held on Friday, April 19th, 2024, 10:00 a.m. at Jubilee Cathedral, Cathedral Boulevard, Freeport, Grand Bahama. Offciating will be Bishop Godfrey R. Williams assisted by Pastor LaQuez Williams. Interment will follow at Le Pavillion Interment and Mausoleum, Settler’s Way, Freeport, Grand Bahama.

He was predeceased by his daughter: Angie Ambrister; brother: Richard Ambrister; sister: Idamae Ambrister-Duncombe.

Precious memories will linger in the hearts of his loving and devoted wife: Leona Ambrister; mother: Laura Dean Miller; children: Philip Jr., Lakita Ambrister, Leevan (Crystal) Ambrister, Phyllis (Jermaine) Smith, Phillippa Ambrister, Keon Bethel and Pete (Patria) Ambrister; grandchildren: Paige, Epiphany, Xavier, Xenovia, Policia, Tramaine, Priya, Petra, and Peyton; sisters: Yvonne Pratt, Jenniemae Higgs, Rhoda Rolle, Clara Walker, Drucilla Kemp and Annabell Louis; brothers: Kenneth Miller, Norman Dean, and Carlos Louis; sisters-in-law: Carolyn, Francena, Gladena, Annabel, Ezrena and Maryjane Hepburn; brothers-in-law: Sidney Rolle, Floyd Walker, David Higgs, Eugene Darling, Manasseh (Charlie) Hepburn, Carol and Andrea Hepburn; nieces: Willistine (Vincent) Pratt, Pamela (Leslie) Bowleg, Erica Duncombe, Lauria Bonamy, Patricia Brown, Kim Wilson, Dedgrie Cox, Kenna Herious, Kara Fountain, Sidrika Rolle, Yardlee Cargill, Falon Walker, Shakeia Thompson, Tiffany Motimer, Larissa, Richadette and Randesha Ambrister, Stephanie Sands, Elaine Kemp, Tyisha Smith Rodgers, Sherese Hepburn, Crystal Johnson Collie and Nickita Hepburn; nephews: Dremico Culmer, Kevin Herious, Sidney Rolle Jr., Deandre and Shanirre Dames, Devon Kemp, Eldreko Thompson, Kenyon Cargill, Mike Fountain, Cliff Mortimer, Rolando Thompson, Gerode, Deon and Ian Duncombe, Randolph and Richard Jr., Kenneth Jr., Kenton and Kenrick Miller, Christoff Johnson, Stewart Curtis, Mariano and Wade Percentie; numerous grand nieces and nephews, great grandnieces and nephews; aunts: Eliza Pinder, Iris Dean, and Jackie Dean; Hand; a host of other Relatives and Friends including: children of the

late Bob, Isaac, William, Lemorn, Randolph, Richard, Ezra, Cecelia, Flora and Annie Dean, Nellie Ambrister Rolle, Sadie Russell, Entire Community of Arthur’s Town, Cat Island, Staff at the Royal Bahamas Police Force, Administrators, Doctors, Nurses and Supporting Staff at the Rand Memorial Hospital especially the Security Department, Cat Island Association, Bishop Godfrey and Lady Iris Williams and family, Pastor Laquez and Mrs. Williams, Rev. and Mrs. Brian K. Sands, Bishop Simeon Outten and New Life Worship Center Church family, Pastors, Offcers and Members at Jubilee Cathedral, Ms. Eneas Pinder (Neighbour) Kings of Dominoes Crew, Tony Dames, Patrick Bain, Troy Bullard, Himphrey Smith, Harrison Sands, Volare Clarke, Shawn Russell, Thomas Atkinson, Patrick Victor, Kenneth Knowles, Wilfred Solomon, Peter Grant, Clayton Newman, Demetris Taylor, Samuel Smith, Dave Barr, Clayton Young Jr., Demethrie Bridgewater, Earl Lightbourne, Dave Lightbourne, Tommy Cargill, Godfrey Basden, Godfrey Russell, Gilbert Russell, Delano Williams, Ross Burrows, Ricardo Hunt, and Esau Wright, Entire Community atPioneer’s Loop, Assistant Commissioner of Police Shanta Knowles and the Royal Bahamas Police Force and Retirees; special thanks to: management and staff at Restview Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium Limited.

Viewing will be held in “The Foyer” at Gerald Bartlett Complex, Police Headquarters, Freeport, Grand Bahama on (TODAY) Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and at the Church on Friday from 8:30 a.m. until service time.

Death Notice For Mr. Shervin Farrington, 86

of Cooper’s Town, Abaco, Bahamas and formerly of Bailey Town, Bimini died at Marsh Harbour Clinic, Marsh Harbour, Abaco on Friday, April 12th, 2024.

He is survived by his sons: Steadman McKenzie, Berkley Wright and Daniel Farrington; daughter: Elva Williams; sister: Bell Rolle; brother: William Farrington; special friend: Rebecca Wright and a host of other Relatives and Friends.

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

Funeral Service For Ms. Jorlene Sands, 69

of Cooper’s Town, Abaco, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, April 20th, 2024, 10:00 a.m. at New Life Ministries International, Cooper’s Town, Abaco. Offciating will be Pastor Michael Sands assisted by Pastor Felton Pritchard. Interment will follow at Fire Road Public Cemetery, Fire Road, Abaco.

She is survived by her sons: James, Bishop Toriano, PC 3803 Channon & Chandos Sands & Kenneth McKenzie; daughters: Nioka Brown, Romeca Sands, Yontalia Williams & Fayonte Rolle; daughters-in-law: Patricia Farrington-Sands, Mikelle & Otrisha Sands; sons-in-law: Kermy Brown & Anthony Williams; grandchildren: Jonae, Kermy Jr., Kahlil Brown, Leslie Paul-Saint, D’argo Sands, Taquan, Nathan & Torrin Sands, Kaleaha Gardiner, Anthony Jr., Arianna & Antonio, Williams, Rayjail & Lorenzo Sands, Carlos McKenzie, Tavaris Stuart, Demeko Rolle; sister: Sandra Ferguson; brothers: Leonard & Harrison Sands; sister-in-law: Shanalee Sands; nephews: Arlington, Kevin, Demetrius, Castro, Zhivargo Pratt, Jamal & Chadwick Sands; nieces: Amanda Hall, Eulean, Santana, Thelma, Shantia & Brittany Sands of (New York); grandnieces & nephews: Brazil Hall, Damal, Andrew, Jaquay, Sanovia, Antwanae, Layla & Seriyah, Joshua, Justin, Rayshawn, Sidney & Serenity; aunts: Leotha McDonald & Iva Duncombe; god sister: Arlene Cornish; godchildren: Laterio Russell, Orlando Saunders & Cheryl Fountain; cousins: Olive Forbes, Genovia Wilmore, Michael, Charles, Sheila, Sidney & Michelle Sands, Joy McIntosh, Dudley Cooper, Theresa Murray, Tanya, Vangie, Ramona. Glen, Gary, Patrick & Casteio, Collin, Calvin, Wanda, Denise & Tiffany McDonald, Carolyn Smith, Sherry Humes & Family, Stacy, Tyrone, Christopher, Kendall, Dave and Jay Sands, Genevieve and Philippa McIntosh & Family, Angela Hollaway, Brentwood, Aaron, Garth, Sammy, Larry, Floyd & Orthnell Lowe, Maggie and Lowella, Melverne & Paula McDonald, Barbara & Christian & Family, Dakota, Melissa, Gentry & Corey Lowe, Perez Rodriquez, Stanford, Norma, Stephanie

& Cathleen Smith; special friends: Juliette Major, Andrea Thompson, Gwen Penn & Family, Ken & Rose Murray, Stanley Wilson, Addie Rolle & Family, Furnley Cox & the Cox Family, Apostle Cedric Bullard & Family, Bishop Herbert Edgecombe & The Faith Walk Church of God Family, Shirley Lowe & Family, Bishop Burnel Parker & Revival Time Family, Pastor Felton Pritchard and The New St. Andrews Baptist Family, The entire communities of Blackwood, Fire Road & Cooper’s Town Abaco, The Staff at the Rand Memorial & Princess Margaret Hospital, The GB Tennis Association and The Bahamas Cancer Society and other relatives and friends.

Viewing will be held at New Life Ministries International, Cooper’s Town, Abaco on Friday from 4:00 p.m. until service time on Saturday.

Death Notice For Matriarch Naomi Victoria Pinder Hepburn Miller, 88

of Dundas Town, Abaco died at the Rand Memorial Hospital, Freeport, Grand Bahama on Friday, April 5th, 2024

She is survived by her children: Pastor Wendell Cornish (Carnetta), Eulamae Pinder, James Hepburn (Emerald), Joel Hepburn, Patrice Rolle (Edward), Sandrina and Delrosa Hepburn; grandchildren: Adrian, Aquinton, and Anthony Cornish, Mark and Marvin Russell, Analdo Dawkins, James Hepburn Jr., Jamaal Hepburn, Zyandric and Dwayne Jones, Demetrio, Delmar, Dewina Hepburn; numerous great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

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

Funeral Service For

Ms. Kathleen Victoria Sands, 79

of Tarpum Bay, Eleuthera, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, April 20th, 2024, 11:00 a.m. at Wesley Methodist Church, Tarpum Bay, Eleuthera. Offciating will be Rev. Fr. Chester Burton assisted by Bro. Ian Carey and Sis. Erma Carey. Interment will follow at Tarpum Bay Public Cemetery, Eleuthera.

Kathleen was predeceased by her mother: Millicent Edwards; father: James Edmund “Ed” Edwards; son: Aaron Rolle.

Left to cherish the beautiful memories are her daughter: Lakell McKenzie; son-in-law: Ernal McKenzie; granddaughter: Maliyah McKenzie; brother: Bursil Bowleg; aunt: Evangeline Cummings; aunt-in-law: Cassie Edwards; adopted children: Sherman Bethel, Clotilda, Aaron, Alicia, Rayshayne, Sherina, Neisha Allen, Tanya Farquharson, Tiphanie Johnson and Dwayne Rolle Sr.; godchildren: Shirlene Pinder, Stacia Smith, Sean Hall, Keithra Sands and Nancy Williams; adopted nieces: Paula Pinder, Meryl Seymour, Loraine Thompson, Sparkles Cadet, Vandra and Dawn Rolle, Tammy Weinberger, Natasha Lindsay, Yvette Bailey; and a host of other loving Relatives and Friends including: Diane Carey and family, Nancy and Leon Williams and family, Betty and Calvin Trought and family, Erma Carey and family, Barbara and Larry Curry and family, Dr. Reginald and Sarah Carey and family, Eric and Charlene Carey and family, David and Jackie Carey and family, Cecil Ferguson II and family, Dwayne and Kevin Ferguson and family, Marsha Sweeting and family, Debbie Ferguson and family, Tanya and Oswaldo Taylor and family, Nora Rolle and family, Dellerese and Rose Ebanks and family, Springer family, Carlotta Ebanks and family, Daniel Ebanks and family, Shirley Knowles and family, Ricardo and Bianca Edwards and family, Natasha Edwards and family, Robertha and Jonathan Brennen and family, William Ricardo Ingraham and James Edwards II and family, Jean Morris-Thompson and family, family of the late Clara Symonette, family of the late Ruth Edwards, Sharon Coleby and family, family of the late Olive Johnson, Teresa Ingraham and family, family of the late Rosa Munroe, Martin and Marilyn Munroe and family, James Munroe and family, Netty Symonette and family, Leonard and Martin Symonette and family, family of the late Jessie Mingo, Lucine and Alma Mingo and family, Thomas and Annie Mingo and family, Florence Mingo and family, Margaret and Manley Wilson and family, David Morley and family, Iris Bonamy and family, Deborah and Brian Rolle and family, Shirlene and Arnold Knowles and family, Patrick and Judith Johnson and family, Eleanor and Breon Leary

and family, Gordon and Perry Johnson and family, Alfred and Doreen Johnson and family, Lillian Rolle and family (Nassau), Peter and Barbara Carey and family, Vernae and John Carey and family, Howard and Coralee Carey and family, Zelma, Nathalee, Sylvia and Delphine Carey and family, Evangeline Cummings and family, Donna Lundy and family, Cherry Nesbitt and family, Arnadell Whylly and family, Brendalee Wilson and family, Sharon Cummings and family, Merlene Clarke and family, Georgie and Pearl Edwards and family, family of the late Iris Edwards, Susan Culmer and family, family of the late Ethlyn Hunt, Violet Knowles and family, Bettylyn and Rodrick Carey and family, Shirley Taylor and family, Kinky Allen and family, Mrs. Cleta Morley and family, Shirley Cartwright and family, Brenda Carey and family, Lois Johnson and family, Sands family (Rock Sound), Steven and Delphine Carey and family, John and family of the late Eugene Carey, Albert and Nadia Carey and family, family of the late John and Enid Carey and family, Tennielle Clarke and family, Don Carey, Cindy Morley and family, Florence Morley and family, Fr. Chester Burton and family, Mr. Timothy B Carey and family, William Almanor and family, Akeem and Anya Stubbs and family, Ernestine Johnson and family, Shantiche Taylor and family, Marionette Hall and family, Alvetta Sands and family, Charles “Curtis” Rolle and family (Nassau), Beverly Roberts and family, Claramae Johnson and family, Harriet and Rodney Pinder and family, Hildamae and Berniece Rolle and family, Gloria Rolle and family, family of the late Gertrude Bethel and Evelyn Woods and family, family the late Edison and Nathaniel Rolle, family of the late Janette Ferguson, Horatio Green and family, Lydia Bowles and family, Sue Rolle and family, family of the late Timothy Johnson, Annie Culmer and family (Cupid’s Cay), Tesserina Bodie and family, Sylvia Deal and family, Administrator Bridgette Knowles and family, Ariminta Collins and family, Jamie and Georgette McKenzie and family, Ricardo McKenzie, Emery and Charlene Cooper and family, Anthony McKenzie and family, Charles and Sandy Johnson (Nassau), Angel and Dena Williams and family, Kelsey and Tanya Farquharson and family, Jack and Sherry Pinder and family, Pandora Davis, Angela Martin and family, Salomi Wheeler and family, Former Staff of Club Med, Cocodimama, and Belmont House (Governor’s Harbour), Grocery and Hardware Stores at Tarpum Bay, entire communities at Tarpum Bay, Rock Sound, Governor’s Harbour and James Cistern Eleuthera, Tarpum Bay and Rock Sound Clinics, Dr. Sidney Smith and Nurses, Church of God of Prophecy (Palm Tree Avenue, Nassau), Staff at A & A Comfort Care, Darron’s Barber Shop (Pinewood Gardens), Community Nurses at South Beach Clinic, Doctors and Nursing Staff at Princess Margaret Hospital, Staff at Cleveland Eneas Primary School, Bahamas Union of Teachers and other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.

Viewing will be held at Wesley Methodist Church, Tarpum Bay, Eleuthera on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until service time.

Death Notices For Myrtis Patenerella Cartwright, 91

of #6 Wind Road, Kool Acres and formerly of McKenzie’s, Long Island died at her residence on Tuesday, April 16th, 2024.

She was predeceased by her husband: Hosea V. Cartwright; sons: Dencyl, Leroy & Wendal Cartwright; sister: Beryl Cartwright; brothers: Theophilus, Randy, Wilfred & Whitmore Knowles.

She is survived by her sons: Charles, Andrew, David & Andy Cartwright; daughters: Maude Cartwright, Rosemary Sands, Ruth Saunders & Martha Jane Braynen; sister: Danzella Trask; 25 grandchildren; 29 great grandchildren and other relatives and friends.

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

John Cecil Gibson, 75

of # 52 Bay Lilly Drive, Seabreeze Estates and formerly of Waterford, Eleuthera died at his residence on Tuesday April 16th, 2024.

He is survived by his wife: Gertrude Gibson (née Wright); son: Ryan Gibson; daughter: Shayla Gibson; sister: Beatrice Brown; in-laws: Evelyn Wright, Aaron Wright & Eltoy Moss and other relatives and friends.

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

Funeral Service For Mr. Franklin C. W. Taylor, 70

of Mutton Fish Drive, Golden Gates, will be held on Saturday, April 20th, 2024, 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of the Holy Souls Catholic Church, Deveaux Street. Officiating will be Fr. Jonathan Duka assisted by other members of the clergy. Interment will follow in Lakeview Memorial Gardens John Kennedy Drive and Gladstone Road.

Left to cherish his memories are his wife: Cynthia Taylor; children: Opal & Olivia Taylor, Nathlee-Frankessa (Bernard) Hanna, Chelsea Taylor; adopted children: Raynor Andrews, Tara Miller & Shara McIntosh; grandson: Master Braeden Hanna; adopted grandson: Keion Andrews; brother: Leroy Taylor; in-laws: Robert (Shena), Glenroy (Ualise) Brown, Jan (Greg) Greene; aunt & uncles: Mildred Robinson, Audley & Learnis Brown; numerous nephews & nieces including: Philip, Leroy, Brian, Dexter, Matthew & Donald Poitier, Ryan, Roberto, Jaime, Elroy & Therevis (Michela) Brown, Devano Curtis, Judy Taylor, Belkis, Denise, Janet, Cynthia-Ann Poitier, Mary Davis, Sonya & Princess Johnson, Glenda & Alexis Brown, Ednisha & Bernita McPhee, Romanda (Drissen) Brennan & Chelsea Bullard; godchildren: Sheldon Rolle & Ashley Taylor; other relatives and friends: Our Lady of the Holy Souls Church Family, Englerston Community Holiness Church Family, Bahamas Holy Bible Mission Nassau & Black Point, Exuma Church Families, New Birth Deliverance Kingdom Ministry Church Family, Golden Gates Native Baptist Church Family, The Grace Center Church Family, Department of Environmental Health Services: Vector Control Family, The Lyford Cay Club, Road Traffic Department, Jet Blue, Take Two Team, Triple G Courier Services, Curly Williams & Family, Collemae Ferguson & Family, Carmen Clarke & Family, Brenda Hanna & Family, Joy Butler & Family, Mossa Brown & Family, The Patton, Rolle, Maycock, Mcintosh, Butterfield, Ingraham, Andrews, Taylor, Pinder, Archer & Munroe Families. The Family sincerely apologizes for any for any names inadvertdly omitted or missed spelt .

Viewing will be held in the Chapel of Rosewill Memorial Mortuary, Market Street and Oxford Avenue Friday, April 19th, 2024 from 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm and on Saturday at the Church from 10:00a.m. until service time.

Death Notices For Mark Keito Anthony Miller Jr., 30

of Balls Alley off Shirley Street died on Sunday, April 07, 2024 at the Princess Margret Hospital.

He is survived by his mother: Antionette Gordon; brother: Ricardo Russell, Kennedy Gordon; sister: Ricarra Russell, Anthoniqua Gordon, Tariqua Gordon; aunts: Raquel Josey, Syd Josey-Davis, Victoria Dummett, Kimberly Bain, Tina Bain, Kamicka Bain, Darlene Brown, Linda Charles; uncles: Brent Dummet, Valentino Josey, Clifton Bain, Derek Rolle, David Rolle, Trevor Miller, Eric Fox, Micheal Fox; 10 nieces, 3 nephew and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Rosewill Memorial Mortuary, Market Street and Oxford Avenue.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Glenroy Lou Brown Jr., 21

of #16 Water Street, Big Pond Subdivision died on Sunday, April 09, 2024 at the Princess Margret Hospital.

He is survived by his mother: MarieAnn Hanna; father: Glenroy Lou Brown Sr.; brother: Glenroy Brown II, Rodrick Brown; sister: Yendricka Hanna, Glendena Brown; aunts: Annistacia, Charlene Ranger, Denise Hanna, Idamae Hanna, Rev. Michelle Crump, Lerlane Lewis, Sandra Clarke, Cora Ferguson, Edna Munnings, Casa Bain, Portia Brown, Cherry Brown; uncles: Basil Brown, Jason Brown, Jeffery Brown, Morse Brown, Tyrone Brown, Bradley Brown, Rodger Brown, Tavares Brown; grand father: Alfred Hanna, and a host of other relatives and friends including: Norman Waldron.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Rosewill Memorial Mortuary, Market Street and Oxford Avenue.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Funeral Service for SHIRLEY MAE WOODSIDE-ARNETT, 77

of Lumumba Lane and formerly of Mastic Point, Andros, who died on Sunday, March 31st, 2024, will be held on Saturday, April 20th, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at The Church of God of Prophecy, Mastic Point, Andros. Officiating will be Bishop Timothy F. Johnson, Bishop Caleb Evans and Pastor Randolph P. Curtis Sr. assisted by Minister Denver Dames. Interment will follow in the Amelia View Public Cemetery, North Mastic Point, Andros.

She will forever remain in the hearts of her Husband: Elon Arnett; Daughters: Elona Sherrese Turnquest, Tami Arnett, Kayah Taylor (Lawrence), Kendra Pratt (Osvon); Sons: Claudewell Arnett (Monique), Cordell Bain (Feliase) – Adopted; Sisters: Dolly Curry, Mary Bowleg, Jenna Pratt (Pastor Dr. Nathaniel Pratt); Brothers: Ulric Woodside Sr. (Naomi Woodside), Harold Woodside Jr. (Roselda Woodside); Grandchildren: Bryan McKenzie, Claudia, Claude Jr., Neveah Arnett, Kierra and Trinity Cox, Tamia,Jahrice Faith and Faithian Clarke, Jasmine and Jayda Thompson, Aiyan and Makesi Pratt, Lawryn Taylor, Cordell Jr., Colisa, Correa, Coral,and Corlea Bain (Adopted); Great-grandchildren: Alaya Peterson, Corrisa Bain, Chloe Daniel – Adopted; Aunt: Prudence Joyce; Brother-in-law: Norris Arnett (Relinda); Nieces and Nephews: Oral, Jeff, Ulric Jr., Drumene, Harold III, Bradley, Aldrin, Macio Woodside, Jason Rolle, Alvarez Curry, Theodore Jervis, Byron Heild, Rylan, Carlton II, Dr. Drumeco, Davante Bowleg, Randy and PC4587 George Pratt (Adopted), Bryan Cleare, Retired Chief Superintendent Bruce Arnett,Ted, Jamel, Levon Arnett, Arlington, Norman, Birtel, Marvin Lightfoot, Byron Smith, Faye Lewis, Mildred Duncombe, Tamara Lightbourne, Lucretia and Shandrice Rolle, Stacy Cox, Alecia Laroda, Felicity Miller, Latoya and Leisa Smith, Chantell Wallace, Sherell Conliffe, Shaniqua Madera, Latika Davis, Julia Gay, Valorie Forbes, Natheria Roberts, Florina Russell, Ena, Patrice, Eunice, Lorna, Shavonne, Sherina, Shanice, Shandera, Shelley, Nicola, Yvonne, Evelette Woodside, Dr. Alexia Bowleg, Natalie Pratt, Queen Farquharson, Janice and Karish Lightfoot, Norisha, Linishka, Carol, Melvern Arnett, Alfreda, Antrice, Arlicia, Teronique Smith, Diane, Carla Jones, Alison Mortimer, Michelle Storr, Sheila Johnson, Early Adderley; Other Relatives and Friends include: Majorie Pickstock and family, Gertrude Pedican, Lindy Wallace, Vincent and Wellington Miller, Christina Oliver, Bishop Lesley Woodside and Family, Keith Cox, Keith Davis, Rex Rolle Sr., Bishop Godfrey Williams and Family, Bishop Caleb Evans and Family, Rt, Rev. Laish Boyd and Family, The Thurston Family, The

Gibson Family, Francis Woodside and Family, Panetta Russell and Family, The Pickstock Family, The McNeil Family, The Fowler Family, The Chipman Family, The Munnings Family, The Pratt Family, The Burrows Family, Shawnteo Darrell, Brandon Hanna, Jamarl Anderson, D’ante Dean, Raquel Culmer, Prince Mackey and Family, Nancy Stubbs and Family, Evie Sturrup and Family, Brenda Culmer and Family, Bishop Timothy Johnson and Family, Pastor Randolph Curtis and Family, Bishop Kendall Simmons and Family, Pastor Leroy and Judy Maycock and family, Barbara Moss and Family, Bishop Phalmon Ferguson and Family, Pastor Scott Wilson and Family, Gardenia Hepburn and Family, The Canter Family, The Cooper Family, The Baillou Hill Road Church Of God Of Prophecy, Dr. Renaldo Scavella, Michaela McPhee, The Mastic Point Community, The Lowe Sound Community, The San Salvador Community; and a host of other friends and relatives 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 Thursday, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon on Friday and again at the church in Mastic Point, Andros from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and again from 9:00 a.m. to service time on Saturday.

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

Death Notice for DENISE FRANCINE FRANCIS, 52

of Bel Air Estates and formerly of Great Harbour Cay, Berry Islands, died at her residence on Friday 12th April, 2024.

She is survived by her Children: Stephen and Kaylisa Thompson, Busker, Brandon, Gabrielle and Christon Panza, and Lynden Bonamy; Sister: Yvette Francis; Brothers: James II, Clinton, and Neil Francis; Grandchildren: Hallie Thompson, Tai-Jon and Bryson Panza, and Kaylin Thompson; and a host of other relatives and friends.

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

Death Notices for FRANK ROLLE, 82

of #7 Jack Fish Drive, Golden Gates #2 and formerly of Orange Creek, Cat Island, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Thursday 11th April, 2024.

He is survived by his Wife: Dotlene Rolle; Children: Kimberlie Rodriguez and Corey Rolle; Adopted Son: Cyril Newbold; Grandchildren: Menelik Johnson, Carlos Rodriguez Jr., Korie Rolle and Jaden Larkin; In-laws: Carlos Rodriguez Sr. and Tonia Rolle; and a host of other relatives and friends.

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

RHONA FRANCIS-BALFOUR, 55

of Windsor Lane, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Tuesday 9th April, 2024.

She is survived by her Husband: William Balfour; Children: Sherman, Jasmine and Crystal Balfour, Cecil Francis, Delroy Swann Jr. and Daneka Francis; Sisters: Patricia Waterman and Valentine Francis; Brothers: Cedric Whylly Sr. and Nathaniel Francis; Nine (9) Grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.

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

Funeral Services For

Carla Lynette Lightbourne, 59 née Penn

of Bernard Close, Bernard Road, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly of Gregory Street, Matthew Town, Inagua, The Bahamas will be held at Ebenezer Methodist Church, Shirley Street, New Providence, Bahamas on Saturday, April 20th, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. Officiating will be Rev’d Milton Lightbourne, Rev’d Christopher Neely and Dr. Reginal Eldon. Interment will follow in he Lakeview Memorial Gardens, John F. Kennedy Drive, New Providence, Bahamas.

Cherished memories are held by her sons: Acadia Knowles, Desmond Major and DeAngelo (Kendra) Pickstock; adopted children: Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Kemp, Romell Andrews, Laverne Willmott and Dr. Kayshan Wilkinson; brothers: John (Annatasha) and Shervin (Vanessa) Penn; sisters: Wendy and Fay Penn; adopted ssters: Margaret Minnis and Deacon Sherry Williams; nephew: Joshua Penn; nieces: Khyla Forbes and Alia Penn; sister-in-law: Linda Penn; uncles: Wilfred (Marsha) and Ronald (Lily) Beneby; aunts: Clara Cox, Julia Pratt, Anita and Olive Beneby and Challamay McIntosh; cousins: James, Vaughn, Burdette Cartwright, Patrick Hall, Cecilia Ewing, Wally Hanna, Beryl Knowles, Muriel Dean, Rosemary Grant, Luther, Eugene and Evitt Mortimer, Robert, Hiriam and Garnet Cox, Sandra Neely, Inez Ferguson, Shantell CoxHutchinson, Dr. Patricia, Caudray and Demetria Pratt, Stephanie Wallace, Judy Major, Fleater Smith, Maceo, Ricardo, Roscoe, Kean and Jade Beneby, Portia Finley, Berthmae and Ronique Beneby, Samara Taylor, Kentraniqueo and Kendrica McIntosh, Antoinette Thompson and Sheena Cox and their families; god children: Lashea Bain, Bernadette Ingraham and Flavia Cox; other relatives and friends including: the extended Penn and Beneby family, Richard (Cynthia) Gibbs and family, Lillian Rolle, Holston Ferguson, Clarice Moss, Patty Fawkes, Jacqelyn Penn, Maglyn and Robert Forbes, Kevin and Blondie Hall (London), Lindsey, Erma and Aiden Burrows and Lowell and Catherine Gibson, Margo Farrington, Dorothy Ingraham, Pyfrom family, Suezette and Deloris Wilson, the Bullards, Higgs, Burrows, Hall’s, Smith’s, Simmons, Symonette, Cox’s Families, Maryann Ribgy, Dellarese Rolle-Wright, M. Allyce Miller and family, Jennifer Laing Morris, Earl Roberts, Kayman and Marcus Evans, Jason Pratt and Family, Micheal Mills, Dale and Clinton Pearce, Glenroy and Terrance Pratt, Edward Minnis, Jennifer Brown, Helen Ferguson, Paulette Roker, Sharon, Shanda, Roscoe

and Aniska Seymour, Rev’d. Milton and Linda Lightbourne, Rev’d. Christopher and Roselyn Neely, Dr. Reginald Eldon, Pastor Audrey Burrows, Pastor Frantz George and the Officers and Members of Heritage Missionary Baptist Church, Jeffery and Sylvia Brown, Wesley Methodist Church (Inagua), Bahamas Academy Class of 1983 & 1984, Annamae and Barbara Forbes, Agnes Knowles and Family, Ruth Major and Family, Peter, Elway, Ketra Pickstock and Family, Theda Cartwright, Leslie St. Albord, Pandora Palacious, Darren Robinson and family, Etienne Farquharson and Family, Vanessa Rolle, Brendalee Cunningham, Maxine Edgecombe, Lynett Pierre, Debbie Neely and the entire Great Inagua community.

If your name has been inadvertently omitted, please forgive us as it was not intentional, we ask for your continuous support in prayers.

Friends may pay their last respects at at Grace Funeral Home, #36 Rosetta Street (On the side of Jeffrey Jones Appliance Store) on Friday, 19th April, 2024 from 10:00am to 5:00pm and again on Saturday from 8:00am until service time.

Dorothy Delores Black, 62

of Mortimer Street, Matthew Town, Inagua, Bahamas and formerly of Samana Drive, Marathon Estates, New Providence, The Bahamas will be held at the Parish of Saint Philips Anglican Church, Smith Street, Matthew Town, Inagua, Bahamas on Saturday, 20th April, 2024 at 10:00am. Officiating will be The Rev’d. Fr. Dwight Bowe. Interment will follow in the Inagua Public Cemetery.

She is survived by her husband: Leslie Nairn; daughter: Melony Lawson (Lynval); brothers: Iverne Palacious and Ezra Cartwright; sisters-in-law: Miranda Palacious and Miriam Adderly Knowles; grandchildren: An-nisa Black, Analyn and Immanuel Lawson; nieces: Majorie Wilson, Valarie Turnquest, Monica Louise Charlton, Camaletta and Michelle Cartwright, Hope and Laverne Palacious, Idell Parker, Ivy Durham, Darlene Seymour, Desi Durham, Farrah Gallgher and Erica Knowles; nephews: Deangelo and Iverne Justin Palacious, Dino, Rufus,Ammerrigo, Romeo, Solomon, Amirigo and Kevin Durham and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.

Friends may pay their last respects at the Saint Philips Anglican Church, Smith Street, Matthew Town, Inagua on Friday, 19th April, 2024 from 3:00pm – 5:00pm and again on Saturday from 8:00am until service time.

Funeral Services For

Cindy Monique Brown, 54

of Ramsey Street, Carmichael Road, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly of Hanna Hill Eight Mile Rock will be held on Saturday, April 20, 2024, 10:00am at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, Sea Grape Eight Mile Rock. Offciating will be Pastor Paul Mullings. Interment will follow at Le Pavillion Interment & Mausoleum, Freeport, Grand Bahama.

She is survived by her husband: Cleveland Brown Sr.; children: Cleveland Gerald Brown Jr. (Jelisa Hall), Clevonya Olivia, Gigi Brown (Jahmal Rolle), Cameron Michael Knowles; step children: Derek Brown, Deandrea Aragon-Sanchez, Donovan Brown, Recleve Brown, Keno Murphy, Berlin Brown; grandchildren: Cleveland Brown III, Micajah Rolle, Jahmiya Rolle; siblings: Min. Andrew (Min. Jennifer) Stuart, Melissa Stuart, Katy Stuart, Sean (Marli) Stuart, Michelle Stuart, Kevin Stuart, Rochelle Stuart and Chernelle Stuart; nephews and nieces: Deangelo Hepburn, Shakira Bethel, Shanrika Stuart, Jeffrey Smith Jr., Benjirath Smith, Tera Smith, David Stuart, Kevin Stuart Jr., Devin Stuart, Dejon Robinson, Emmanuel Williams Jr., D’neisha Robinson, Cher’quell Stuart, Rashanda Smith, Keva Stuart, Ralphanique Russell, Ralph Russel Jr., Kymari Palmer, Kennedy Forbes, Noah Bethel, Rielle Maycock, Tiana Stuart, and James Stuart; grandnephews and grandnieces: Jahkiel and Jaiden Hunt, D’Asiah Pinder, Rashanda Ward, Kyle Stuart, Oharra Knowles, Dwight Ferguson IV, Peyton Robinson, Nebula and Niara Fils; aunt and uncles: Irene (Leon) Johnson, Princess Burrows, and Lawrence (Sylvia) Burrows; cousins: Paula (Marshall) Alice, Vernetta (Allan), Pauline, Tia, Tina, Stephanie, Daphne, Eric, Damond, Larry, Clifford, Shervin, Lamont, Edmond and Solomon Jr.; other relatives and friends: Levingston (Lorna) Duncombe, Cheryl Charlton, Bruce (Tasha) Rolle, Mr. Carl Gibson and Family, Luc, Candid Security Ltd, Prayer and Deliverance Temple Church, Clarissa Newton and Family, and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.

Viewing will be held in the “Chapel of Eternal Rest” at Westside Memorial Mortuary, Hanna Hill, Eight Mile Rock on Friday, April 19, 2024 from 12:00noon to 6:00pm.

Chiddina Tasmalia Miller, 45

of Frobisher Drive, Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, April 20, 2024, 10:00am at Kingdom Worship Center, East Atlantic Drive, Freeport Grand Bahama. Offciating will be Bishop Kermit Saunders assisted by Rev. Zendal Carey. Interment will follow at Grand Bahama Memorial Park.

She is survived by her mother: Marilyn Knowles Davis; sons: Chonsey, Chondre, David Taylor; daughter: Chanyah Taylor; sisters: Tiffany Miller, Lindamae Davis-Rolle (Bradley); Lavern Hunt (William Augusta); Yvonne McKenzie (Kenneth); brothers: Gardra McKenzie, Clement McKenzie, Oscar Miller; aunts: Susan Knowles Rolle, Margaretta, Constance, Fredrica, Judy Knowles, Philisty Rolle, Evelyn Braynen, Loretta Knowles; uncles: Haven King, Willie, Hercules, Philip, Paul, Wildron, Aulbourn, Gregory Knowles and Anthony Miller; grand aunts: Emily Smith of Seymours, Long Island; nieces: Jazmine McKenzie, Kenyetta Jones, Gardedra, Cinonder, Achazia McKenzie; nephews: Clatrico, Clement Jr., Avyn, Cyson, G’Nardo McKenzie; grandnephews: Clatrico Jr., Isaial Durosier, Amacio Morley; grandnieces: Monae’ Wildgoose, Aleya McKenzie, Clanae; godchildren: Destiny Russell, Loyal Thurson, Rashard and Raushan Smith; and a host of other relatives and friends including: Agape House Family, Pastor Tony & Anne Grant of Agape House, Mrs. Elizabeth Cooper & family, Forbisher Circle Family, Vanessa Smith, Dia Taylor, Ann Strachan, Akaya Lightbourne, Jermeker Thompson, Donnell Wilson, Clydiesha Dames, Jason Forbes, Sa’ Mia Stuart, Marvynette Taylor, Navardo Laing, Asthon Smith, Shamar Smit, Marvin Taylor , Phyllis Sweeting, Cleopatra Stuart, Bernard Grant, Roscoe Duncombe, Samantha Duncombe, Natalie Morgan, Hawksbill Class of ‘96’, Denira Thompson, Devon Sauders, Daniell Grant, Tamika Hylton, Monica Roberts; The Pennerman family of Freeport & Nassau, Camila Mckinney & family of Nassau, The Doctors & Staff at the Rand Memorial Hospital.

Viewing will be held in the “Royal Suite” at Westside Memorial Mortuary, Hanna Hill Eight Mile Rock on Friday, April 19, 2024 from 12:00noon to 6:00pm.

Funeral Service For Death Notice For

Jeremiah Saunders, 53

of #158 Inagua Place, Hawksbill, Grand Bahama, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, April 20, 2024, 2:00pm at Kingdom Worship Center, East Atlantic Drive, Freeport Grand Bahama. Offciating will be Bishop Kermit Saunders. Interment will follow at Grand Bahama Memorial Park.

He is survived by his wife: Nancy A. Solano-Saunders; sons: Jeremiah Saunders Jr., Gerrard, and Emmanuel Wiley; grandsons: Jeremiah Saunders III, Gerrard Wiley Jr., Adrian Lester, and Cirè; granddaughters: Tyhanna and Tytiana; daughters: Jerrese and Jhamiah Saunders, Tyenna Wiley; brothers: Lawrence and Wallace Saunders; sisters: Deborah, Barbara, Cara and Jessica Saunders; aunts: Catherine McDonald, Essa Knight, Helen Butler and Laura Curry; uncle: Hansel Kemp; nephews: Collen, Jamael and Jamaine Delancy, Renward Rolle, Lawrence III, Lawrence Ortiz, Wally Saunders, Malik Rigby, Jestino Saunders and Randy Darling; nieces: Kim Francis, Courline JonesMarr, Lenice, Lenette and Latoya Pinder, Bianca, Britling, Gwendolyn, Jesthea, Kwanell Saunders, Danarje Bain, and Lawrese Range; grandnephews: Paul Cartwright, Dashawn Delancy, Rakim Francis, Renard Rolle, Ricardo Bastian, Roland Williams Jr., Trevon Forbes, D’Avion and Devon Alleyne Jr., X’Zavier, Kymani, Ja’Cari, Kylon and Saunders; grandnieces: Kimora Francis, Alaysia Laing, Jecannya Garland, Breitlin Elsie, Malawn Cox, Tranice Rolle, Lorriya Romilus, Ke’Arye, Tiarra, Lauren, Kyla and Milani Saunders; great grandnephew: Ja’Caii Garland; nephew-in-law: Meshach Range; niecein-law: Kebralyn Marr; cousins: Ashwell & Rev. Joel Saunders, Hubert and Trevor Butler, Chris, Bill and Kevin Humes, Don and Charles Strachan, Feral Lewis and Baron Cochran, Burnell Wildgoose, Carnetta Allen, Janet Roberts, Bernadette Mitchell, Gloria Darville, Maggie McDonald, Anita Cooper, Essa Wallace, Cindy Nelson, Carolyn Strachan, Renae Butler, Latasha and Laressa Cochran, Janeva Roberts, Nikre Williams, Regina Curry, and Chanae CurryBethel and a host of many more cousins and other relatives and friends including too numerous to mention.

Viewing be held in the “Chapel of Eternal Rest” at Westside Memorial Mortuary, Hanna Hill Eight Mile Rock on Friday, April 19, 2024 from 12:00pm to 6:00pm.

Trevor Lockhart, 52

On 11 April 2024, Trevor Marcian Shean Collingwood Lockhart passed peacefully away at 3:00 p.m. at Princess Margaret Hospital in Nassau. He was 52 years old.

Trevor is survived by his parents: Dennis & Elizabeth Lockhart; children: Trevor Jr., Trevonia and Treyva; grandchildren: Jayda, Brayden, Kingsley, Gianna and Carter Lockhart; seven brothers: Victor (Marsha) and Craig Bullard, Lawrence (Theresa), Dennis (Lakeycha), Dennis Aiden, Dominic (Tara), Patrick (Bianca) Lockhart; eight sisters: Elaine (Clement) Foster, Pamela Bullard, Patrice (Derek) Dean, Coral (Richard I-deceased) Sturrup, Antoinette (Robert) Lord, Raquel Wallace, Samantha (Stephen) Lockhart, Lynaire (Robert) Garraway; uncle: Louis Dames. Aunts: Blevamae Gordon and Miriam Johnson. Nephews, nieces, their children: Demetrius (Belinda), Lancelot, Lavardo Bullard, Edison Hanchell, Derek and Darien Dean, Richard II (Deanya) and Rashad Sturrup, Corishia (Stephen) Storr, Corel, Coral, Coretta Sturrup, Maria (Baruch) Burrows, Nickara (Llewlyn) Miller, Demetria and Tammy Bullard, Tamica (Ian) Nixon, Tennille Bullard, Dr. Richeae (Nadario) Ferguson, Amanda and Delisia Dames, Danielle Dean, Britney, Briante and Jon Bonae Parotti, Simfone, Alexandria, Neveah, and Paige Lockhart and Layel Garraway. Duane, Daniel & David Wallace, Zion and Paiden Lockhart. Timothy Gray Jr., Treyvon Simms, Zian Nixon, Richard Sturrup Jr., Demetrius Jr. (Isis), Ava, and Victoria Bullard, Deanos, Devon, Delrico, Dennisha and Denaz Rigby, Britney, Nickaya and Nickario Miller and Cornelius Cartwright, Maleik, Maria, Anabelle, Arianna, Iyana, Briane, Brielle Burrows, Lanceno and Lashawn Bullard, Cordel Bullard, Mathew Cartwright, Lanisha Charlton and Amir Bullard. Stephen Jr., Stephee and Stephan Storr, Teguiel Woodside Jr., Anwar Davis Jr. and Tiana Nixon. Cousins; Brenda Barry, Revelita, Lutron and Jennifer Wallace, Dianna Mortimer, Harlon, Quinton, Betty and Darlene Sands and Tanya Adderley, Clint, Ricardo & Anthony Gordon, Baldwin Johnson, Bryan and Darold Miller, Raymond (deceased), Louis Roscoe II, Michael, George Ethan, Hilda Courtney, Erin and Amber Dames, Jillian Rahming, Yvette Sands, Victor, Jeff and Vernon Chandler. Canon Theresa ‘Kitty’ Smith, Charles, Stephen, Johnny (deceased) and Darren Rahming. Other relatives and friends: Tanya Sessoms, Pete Allen, Caleb Cooper, Jah Brad Moree, Don & Jello Bannister, Justine Sturrup, Don Sealy, Wayne ‘Pigeon’ Gardiner, Leo Brice, Kristine Maynard, Jade Rolle, D Knowles, ‘Log’, ‘Sticky’, More, Mado, Culture, Craig Mack, Pernell Kelly, Juice, Astaire Strachan, Phil Sturrup, Gully, ‘Lil Mike’ Preston Ferguson, ‘Big V’, Kino Lockhart, Tory Calvin Lockhart, Arthur Lockhart, Olrick McIntosh, Ryan Ferguson, Bully Sands, Granville O’Brien, Teddy, Merilyn McKenzie, Anton Dames, Ramesh Maraj, St. Anne’s Class of 1987 and a host of relatives and friends too numerous to mention. To whom the family thanks for sharing time with and loving Trevor.

His remains will be cremated. A memorial service will be announced at a later date.

Death Notices For

Ms. Debra Ann Demeritte, 62

of Dean Street died in East Aura, New York City on Friday, March 29th, 2024.

Ms. Demeritte is survived by her son: Shavares Rolle; daughters: Shakera Rolle-Smith, Shanderia Rolle, Nakara Rolle; granddaughters: Shanice, Shavante, Donacia, Taniesha, KoKo; grandsons: Keaun and Shavares Jr.; grand daughter: Raevin; brothers: Larry, and Charles; sisters: Sheila, Claudine, Jacklyn; numerous other relatives and friends too numerous too mention at this time.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Serenity Funeral Home and Crematorium and will be announced at a later date.

Where the Name is Service and your loved one’s ours.

Families are our #1 Priority.

Ms. Elsiemae Barr, 61

of Kerrigan Close, Marshall Road, New Providence, Bahamas died at The Princess Margaret Hospital on Saturday, 13th April, 2024.

Ms. Barr is survived by her sons: Jeremy Barr and Deveaughn Barr; 1 daugther: Maria Barr; 4 grandsons: Malik, Reynaldo, Dana, Kenzie and Hunter; 2 grand daughters: Neveah and Keisha Barr; 6 sisters: Peggy Barr, Mazella Miller, Thomas Dean, Berris Barr, Allison and Francita; 1 brother: Daniel Knowles; numerous nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention at this time.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Serenity Funeral Home and Crematorium and will be announced at a later date.

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Families are our #1 Priority

Final Rites & Burial For

Mr. Christopher Alexander Williams, 79

a resident of Sugarapple Street, Pinewood Gardens, New Providence, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, 20th April, 2024, 11:00am at The New Redeem Tabernacle, Cowpen Road, New Providence, Bahamas. Officiating will be Bishop Tony Leroy Hanna and other Ministers of the Gospel and Final Rest will follow in The Woodlawn Gardens Cemetery, Solider Road.

He was predeceased by his wife: Willamae Williams.

With cherished memories he leaves behind a legacy of love and light that will forever glow in the hearts of his sons: Demetrius and Reynaldo Williams and Eduardo (Pearl) Rolle; daughters: Sherelle (Elton) Johnson, Shantell (Edwin) Ferguson, Nikia Williams; step daughters: Maxine Cox, Kaynell Rolle and Pandora Leadon; brothers: Perry Mc Donald and Carl Williams; sisters: Cara Forbes and Lovely Williams and Carole Missick; brothers-in-law: Prelate Bishop Tony Hanna, Rev. Andrew and Lecites and Sonny Rolle; sisterin-law: Carolyn Williams; mothers: Nancy Hanna and Mother Sherry Rolle; grandchildren: Deandra Sands, Oswald Poitier, Javier Forbes, Christae and Chavantae Dean, Breantae and Kwanisha Farrington, Eltonique Johnson, Shadae and Soraya Braynen, Tashtniago and Zianab Hamilton, Tanahji Williams, Reynique, Reynyha, Reyshae, Reynae, Reymer, Reykito, Reynaldo II, Vonnie, Reynaldo Williams, Eduardo Jr., Ariel, Dacota, Marinique and Mariah Rolle; great grandchildren: Tyrese, Kayla, Jayce, Saran, Venus, Rayden and Asha; godchild: Debbie Carter; nephews: Demetrius (Brendelee) Dwight and Dashi Williams, Joshua Forbes, Dwight (Chilena), Derek (Delphine) and Deishan Allen, Donnie, Deon, Andrie Lecitus Jr., and Kyle Rolle, Jason Rolle Tamico, Nardo Hanna, Nardo Armaly, Donovon, Andrew, Jeremy, Doyle, Rex, Johnathan, Jermaine, John and Justin; nieces: Jenimae (Ronald) Aulbry, Donisha (Marc) St. Louis, Nakisha (Justin), Natonya (Alex), Tammy (Harry), Natise (Kevin), Erica and Linda Williams, Princess, Lakisha, Tanya, Angela Ferguson, Heleana, Shenique, Monique, Andrea, PatriHelena, D’Koya, Janet Saunders, Sharette, Leanya, Andreka, Angel, Inga Dorsett, Sandera and Sandra, Andrea, Zaria Williams; special friends: Elaine Molly, Wallace Brennen and Ann; and a host of family and friends including: Gircle Miller, Florence Johnson and family, Delrita Wilson and family, Mrs. Wright and family, The Pinewood family, Graham and family, The New Redeem Tabernacle Family, Hessie Bethel and family, Debbie Rolle and family, Mrs. Shonell Bowleg and family, Mrs. King and family, Mother Cynthia Grant and family. Princess Margaret Hospital Staff, Oраl Mаскеу and a host of other relatives and friends to many to mention.

May his soul Rest in Peace

The body will repose at the Chapel of The Saints, from10.00 am on Friday until 5.00pm and on Saturday from 10.00am at the Church until service time.

Funeral Service For

Garnell Shaquelle Newbold, 27 affectionately called “Nelly”

of Pride Estates #3 will be held on Saturday, April 20, 2024, 11:00a.m. at New Birth Church, Bellot Road. Officiating will be Pastor Bruce Davis. Interment will follow in The Southern Cemetery, Cowpen & Spikenard Road.

Garnell was predeceased by her grandmothers: Nurse Unie Campbell and Cynthia Deveaux; grandfathers: Clement Butterfield and Garnet Newbold.

Left to cherish her memories are her children: Hailey and Zion Newbold; parents: Kelby Newbold and Samantha Colebrooke; grandmother: Beatrice Butterfield; grand uncles: Charles Johnson, Michael and Kirkwood McKenzie; grand aunts: Sheila Saunders, Marionette Strachan, Naomi Sumner, Jenette Johnson, Patricia McKenzie, Genese Touissant; siblings: Asphin Campbell, Ravon Smith, Shavez Colebrooke, Jashae Morris; aunts: Clarise Forbes (Livingstone), Ellarese Thompson, Sharlene Forbes, Meltese Carey (Archie), Maria Coakley, Makeva Miller (Barry), Suenell Sands (Sean), Lorraine, Nishka and Lakeisha Butterfield; uncles: Tony, CJ, and Jolando Butterfield, Garnet, Alexander and Gregory Newbold; cousins: Felicia Nottage (Theo), Opell, Lewellyn, Shakoda and Kia Forbes, Kevaughn Smith, Kyle & Kyson Miller, Justin Thompson, Krishna & Krystle Campbell, Shavunka McKinney, Drazen and Gerald Jr. Coakley, Bradley Bullard, Garniqua Newbold, Sheree Minnis, Luann and Jamaal Chea, Shakeil Hepburn, Letisha Davis, Raquel Forbes, Rozena Mortimer; other relatives and friends: Ominique Bethel, Phillipa Armbrister, Crystal, Angel, Steven Colebrooke, Dica, Patrena, Margaret Jones, Alicia Roberts, Selana Brice, Emily Hopkins, Joel Morris, Jovan Colebrooke, Gayle and Nathalee Williams, Brenhilda Lightbourne and Family, Marina Watson the Staff of Marlins Point, Pia Glover-Rolle MP for Golden Gates Constituency, New Birth Ministries, The Community of Pride Estates, Doctors, Nurses, and Staff of PMH, Church Family, Staff family of EMS, and many others too numerous to mention.

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

Funeral Service For

Erwin Bernard Johnson, 82 affectionately called “Horse”

will be held at Independence Drive Church of God, New Providence, The Bahamas on Saturday, 20th April, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. Offciating will be Apostle Dr. Clement Lamont Saunders - Kingdom Come Ministries assisted by Dr. Sharelle Saunders, Sr. PastorFaith Mission Church of God Ministries, Fox Hill, Bishop Joseph Smith, Administrative Bishop Elect Church of God – Bahamas, Pastor, Independence Drive Church of God and other ministers of the Gospel. Interment will follow in the Western Cemetery, Nassau Street.

Cherished memories are left in the hearts of his devoted and loving wife: Ikenna T. Minus-Johnson; daughters: Deborah Johnson-Brinson (Daryl), Bernadette Montgomery (Arnold), Margarita Beckford, PhD, (Richard) Theresa Minnis (Leroy), Sharon, Erkell, Bianca and Erwinette Kayla Johnson; sons: Edwin, Nicholas, Erwin Jr. (Toni), Tureano (Natania) and Brenden (Lona) Johnson; step children: Leticia Burrows (Lorenzo), Deangelo Minus and Chiszelle Collins (Brian); motherin-law: Carnetta Minus; grandchildren: Sanchez, Sannisha and Sanchino Johnson, Lorenzo Jr. and Nurse Lorencia Burrows, Tattiana Johnson, Bella-Marie Rahiem, Branay, Brenden Jr., Myema, Nevaeh, Sammuel and Zion Johnson and Dontae, Donate, Anya, Annette, Ayesha, Aria, Angelique, Christopher, Paris, Joshua, Armarisa, Elijah, Tremellis, Rae’Chelle, Daniel, Justus, Erwin Jr. Jordyn and Ayden; great grandchildren: Christian, Aubree, Avery, Ayionnice, Milan & Calvin Jr.; sisters: Loretta Lewis, Icelyn Rolle (Anthony), Barbara Johnson, Peggy Arthur, Diane Brown (Kenneth), Evangeline Lewis, Melonie Johnson, Valencia Thompson and Venicka Johnson; brothers: Arnsel, Bradley, Paul, and Earl Johnson; sisters-in-law: Delores Dawkins, Janice Rolle (Jenkins), Ruthann Rolle (Apostle Ivan Rolle) , Deborah Saunders (Rev. Dr. Clement Saunders) and Jean Minus, Iris Dean, Yvonne, Latoya and Jacqueline Johnson; numerous nieces and nephews: Tamicka Wallace, Devon Glinton, Raynardo Hanna, Dekera Joseph, Leading Seaman Damian Glinton, Princess Glinton, Myhikkah Morris, Tiffany Rolle, Monique Lewis, Antoinette Deveaux, Tamica Lewis, Craig Lewis, Leslie, Lester, Tenniel, Daparis Saunders, Vanteria

Cuff, Attorney Duranda, Durvano, Kimeco, Duranique and Duranissia Minus, Xavia and Ivan Jr. and Keno Dean; other relatives and friends: Keith Gomez, Shirley Johnson and family, Marsha Black, Darville Family, Cartwright Family, Major Family, Imran Rahiem, Anthony Hepburn, Wellington Smith and family, Billy Godet, Shaky Shakespeare, Marina King, Cyrell Hannah, Sherry Reid, Sgt. Nathaniel Farrington, Charmaine Lewis and family, Evadney Fowler, Dr. Robin Roberts and staff, Margaret Smith, Ronel Cartwright and family, Rev. Dr. VG Clark and family, Sheila Peters, Donnalee Minnis and family, Wendal Smith and family, Dr. Sharon Moss and family, Terry Benjamin and family Michael Carey and Conch Hill, Jello, Don, National Insurance Board, Long Island Association, The Free National Movement, PMH Building Department Water & Sewage, Bahamas Boxing Federation, Kingdom Come Ministries, Comfort House Ministries, Faith Mission Church of God of Prophecy, Sandilands Rehabilitation Center, South Side Marlins, Pinewood Garden Constituency, University of Miami Hospital, Male Medical II PMH, Breadfruit Street Family, Bahamas Immigration Department, Oaktree Medical, , Don and Marshall Road Organization and host of other relatives and friends. It is not intentional to leave out anyone. Thanks to all.

Relatives and Friends may pay their last respects at Memories Funeral Homes, #85 Mount Royal Avenue on Friday at 9:30am to 4:30pm and at the church on Saturday from 9:00am to service time.

Death Notice For

Mr. Sherven Albert Farrington, 86

of Coopers Town, Abaco, Bahamas passed away at his residence on Friday, April 13, 2024.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Funeral Service For

Vincent Mark Jolly, 73 affectionately called “BLAKE”

will be held on Saturday, April 20th, 2024, 11:00am at International Praying Ministries, Second Street, Coconut Grove. Offciating will be Bishop Harrison King. Interment will follow in the Lakeview Memorial Gardens, Gladstone Road and John F Kennedy Drive.

Left to cherish his legacy are his loving and devoted wife of 39 years: Marina Jolly; sons: Ricardo, Stedman and Edmund Jolly; daughters: Maryann Rolle, Shantell, Candy and Deangla Jolly; grandchildren: Alicia, Renaldo, Wendanique (Charles Sr.), Ke’ Shano, Wenrika (Dillin), Lakeitra, Shante’, Jasmine, Dakari, Gabrielle and Shamir; great grandchildren: Vanae, Charles Jr., Michelle and J’ayliah; brothers: Alfred and Franklyn Jolly and Warren Humes; sisters: Miriam Bowe, Emily Ward, Karen Adderley, Sgt. 725 Vernita and Michaela Humes; brotherin-law: Vincent Rolle, Denis Miller, Franklyn Mc Minns, Cecil Bain and Wendell Adderley; sister-in-law: Mabel Miller, Terry Jolly, Helen McMinns; uncles: Joseph Mortimer (Valerie), Anthony Blatch (Sharon), Andrew Blatch, Philip Barton (Dawn); aunts: Stephanie Blatch; numerous nieces and nephews including: Monique, Lisa, Sharnett Ferguson, Tamika Allen, Talamique, Thalese, Latoya, Kelly and Quelly Jolly, Shandia Claude, Jacoby Miller, Khelia Charlow, Laketa Adderley, Tamara Smith, Ashantai Fawkes and Dominique Humes, Dunkin Bowe, Delano, Tameko, Lavardo, Jermaine and Micheal Jolly, Demetrius Smith, Desmond and Devaughn Fleurme, Duran Cunningham, Wendel Adderley Jr., Jamaal Rolle, Travis and Domonique Bain, Lavasti Fawkes, Denardo Freguson, Kharis Humes; and a host of other nieces and nephews too numerous to mention; other relatives and friends including: Rt. Hon. Philip Brave Davis (PM) and family, Hon. Michael Pintard (Opp. Leader) and family, Singing Bishop Lawrence Rolle and family, Sheila and the entire Brown family, Rev. Harrison King/ Restoration Baptist Church and family, Bishop Lockward Delevaux/ Hillside Missionary Baptist Church and family, Rev. Carol Johnson and family Antone Brown and family, Rev. Ezra and the entire Russell family, Carl Wilson and family, Wendell Bethel and family, Beverley Bullard and family, Grace Beneby and family, Patrick Rolle and family, Brenda Canter and family, Marilyn Brown and family, Bernard Rolle and family, Madlyn and Jennimae Rolle and family, Dec. Elnora Rolle/ St. Mark Baptist Church and family, Monica Hart and family, Seymour family, Mrs. Cindy Moss and family, Donna Meadows and family, Allen Gilbert and family, Vernice Storr/ Mt. Sanai Baptist Church family, Lassie Doh Boys and family, P.M.H. staff and the entire Cat Island Community.

Relatives and Friends may pay their last respects at Memories Funeral Homes, #85 Mount Royal Avenue on Friday at 9:30am to 4:30pm and at the church on Saturday from 10:00am to service time.

Death Notice For

The Grant Family announces the passing of,

Elder Euris Grant, 84

of Faith Gardens and formerly of Savannah Sound, Eleuthera, who died on Thursday, April 11th, 2024 at her residence.

She will be lovingly remembered by her Son: Jason Johnson

Her Daughters: Nevis Pratt, Rudean Kemp, Loletha Heastie, and Sharlene Heastie

Grandchildren: Alexander Kemp, Ricardo Grant, Kaylisa, Kayleasha, & Kevin Heastie, Tamrah & Tatianna Simmons, Alexus, Mercedes, Michela, Hadassah, Antonio, & Renaldo Heastie, Danisha & Sharnisha Sands, and Kimberly & Ramon Gilbert.

And a host of other relatives and friends

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

What does friendship with God mean?

By JEFFARAH GIBSON Tribune Features Writer jgibson@tribunemedia.net

CHRISTIANITY

was never meant to be a religion; it was intended to be a daily walk and personal communion with a friend.

Great biblical servants of God lived their lives relying heavily on a personal relationship with God to accomplish the things they did. Moses would have never been able to lead the children of Israel out of Egypt without a relationship with God. Paul would have also never been able to accomplish the great works he did.

Even while on Earth, Jesus, who is the Christian example of how humans should live and operate, demonstrated that a personal communion with God is the most fulfilling aspect of life.

Yet with numerous examples in the written word of what Christianity looks like, why is God still a stranger to some Christians?

"They are stuck in religion; that is the reason why he is stranger. Religion is based on a set of rules, restrictions, don’ts and laws that keep people in bondage. Christianity, when practised according to the evidence in the Bible, is more fulfilling. God wants us to be free.

Jesus Christ paid the price so that we can be liberated

from any bondage, even the bondage that religion brings," said Sharon, a Christian Tribune Religion reader. “Some people have a one-sided view of who God is. They believe He is an angry judge who only sits on a throne waiting to curse humanity and

throw the perpetrators of His law into hell. Nothing could be further than the truth,” said Tasha, a bornagain believer.

"I have been learning God and learning about who He is and His character. This takes time, patience, and it also takes a personal revelation

from Him about who He is. When I first got saved, it was never like how it is now. I was taught certain things about God and the Christian life that weren’t necessarily true. I was so used to keeping God at arm's length when I first got saved, I did not benefit from the abundant life

He had already planned for me. I got tired of that. So, I made a commitment to spend time with God; sometimes just sitting silently and listening for His voice and having some type of communion with Him. After doing this consistently I knew my ideas about God shifted

and I began to see Him as my closet friend.”

God performs many roles. According to the Bible, He is provider, saviour, deliverer, comforter and more. Many people seek Him in times of distress or need, and while any situation is an opportunity for people to get to know Him, His desires are beyond the superficial.

"He wants people to spend time with Him and grow intimate with Him,” said Baptist follower Romel.

“The same effort we put into making and maintaining other relationships is the very same effort we all should exert in to getting to know Him better. He is inviting us and He wants to lead us and guide is in all of our ways. You can imagine what life would be life if Christ directs in every situation of life. That is what this life is all about.

He added:"I have fun with Jesus; He is my friend. He loves me and I love Him. He said in His word ‘I will never leave you nor forsake you’, and that is the most comforting thing I have ever heard. When no one is around for me to talk to, I have Him; he is available 24/7. He is always there and willing. The relationship I have with Him is more satisfying that anything I have ever experienced."

‘Tarry awhile’: how the Black spiritual tradition of waiting expectantly could enrich your approach to Lent

By Christopher Wadibia Junior Research Fellow in Theology, University of Oxford

(THE CONVERSATION) Every year, hundreds of millions of Catholic and Protestant Christians around the world celebrate the season of Lent. For the 40 days between Ash Wednesday and Easter Sunday, observers devote themselves to fasting, prayer and acts of generous giving.

Lots of people, who might not be observant, also take this time to give something up. In 2023, Country Living ran a list of 32 ideas for what you might want to curtail, from “commenting on social media”, “road rage” and “ignoring your health” to “speeding”, “snacking” and “singleuse plastic”.

For Lent 2024, Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has chosen a new book by British theologian Selina Stone, as his annual recommendation.

Entitled “Tarry Awhile: Wisdom from Black Spirituality for People of Faith”, this selection speaks to the growing salience of Black spirituality globally, especially in regards to Christianity.

By 2050, 40 percent of the world’s Christians will live in sub-Saharan Africa. Black spirituality will increasingly influence global Christianity as the 21st century continues. The Archbishop’s Lenten book choice cordially redirects religious literary attention to the influence of Black spirituality in Anglican thought. People in a church service

The most intriguing aspect of this selection, though, is what, for many, will be an infrequently used word in the title. “To tarry” is to linger in anticipation – be that of a person or an occurrence. In a Christian context, it is about waiting on God, expectantly.

“Tarrying gives us an opportunity to rest,” Welby writes in his foreword, “to see the realities of the world more clearly and to imagine more boldly what the world could be”.

Stone, in her introduction, says the practice recognises “the interdependence of the individual and the community for encounter with God”. She exhorts her readers

– whether tarrying, as a tradition, feels like home to them or is entirely new – to be open, as they wait for the justice and peace so sorely missing from the world.

Tarrying in the Christian tradition

The Bible uses the word “tarry” at least 30 times. In particular, as Stone highlights, it is the word (in the King James version) the Gospel of Matthew uses, when Jesus is in the garden of Gethsemane with his disciples. Overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death, he asks his disciples to, “tarry here and watch with me”.

In biblical literature, tarrying refers to an individual or community

patiently, longingly waiting in one setting or state for something. This might be a person or an event or an act of spiritual or political liberation.

The concept of tarrying surfaces in the historical development of academic Christian theology. It remains popular among Black Christians, but it is not exclusive to this religious group. In fact, it is not exclusive to religious communities in particular either. It is a term used by philosophers, psychoanalysts and religious leaders alike.

In Black Christian spirituality, the concept of tarrying exists as a familiar, mature spiritual ritual that practically manifests in a variety of ways. After

discipline. It serves to clear the way for God’s presence to manifest in even the most mundane, profane aspects of everyday life. Those who tarry prioritise doing so when the anxieties of everyday life compete for one’s mental, emotional, and physical attention – but fail.

Religiously, tarrying means replacing the attention seeking anxieties of everyday life with a focus on the spiritual, the social and the relational. Tarrying functions as an expression of love, devotion and desire. In a world where one’s attention can be diverted more quickly and easily than ever, tarrying is a choice to shun one thing for another.

a church service or an event concludes, worshippers might gather near the altar or remain in their seats, ignoring the socialising around them to devote extra time to prayer. A Christian might sit alone in an empty chapel lost in prayer, conveying their needs and anxieties to God, emboldened by the biblical view that God responds favourably to those who spend time with him.

Like meditating, tarrying prioritises mindfulness over negligence or indifference. It encourages you to live in a way that gives significance to each given moment.

Within the Pentecostal tradition, specifically, tarrying is seen as a spiritual

Culturally, tarrying calls for rejecting the rat-race mentality characteristic of capitalist societies. In many ways, it is antithetical to the modernist assumptions that drive the glorification of secular reason and the worship of production.

In this way, tarrying unambiguously relates to Lent. The Lenten emphasis on fasting, prayer and ideologically driven generosity and charitable giving aligns with tarrying’s emphasis on communal life.

Christians observing Lent give in the expectation that their giving will positively contribute to the life of another. In a world where people are often encouraged to forsake relationship for productivity, perhaps all of us would do well to partake in a little more tarrying in our everyday lives.

In ‘Bob Marley: One Love’ film, what’s his faith? And why is marijuana deemed holy to the Rastafari?

By LUIS ANDRES HENAO The Associated Press

The biopic “Bob Marley: One Love” has been a box-office hit in the United States and several other countries. The film, starring Kingsley Ben-Adir, is focused on the Rastafari legend’s story during the making of his 1977 album “Exodus” while leading up to a momentous concert in his native Jamaica.

The Rastafari faith is rooted in the Caribbean island in the 1930s. Its message was spread across the world in the 1970s by Marley — the faith’s most famous exponent. For decades, Rastafari have been prosecuted for their ritualistic use of marijuana. Some of those laws have eased, granting Rastafari sacramental authorization to grow the marijuana they deem sacred.

Here is a quick look at the faith's beliefs and history:

WHAT DO RASTAFARI BELIEVE?

The Rastafari faith is rooted in 1930s Jamaica, growing as a response by Black people to white colonial oppression. The beliefs are a melding of Old Testament teachings and a desire to return to Africa.

Both are crucial to Marley's lyrics and worldview. In “The Bible and Bob Marley: Half the Story Has Never Been Told,” author Dean A MacNeil writes that Marley's personal Bible was a King James version. It included on its cover a photocopied image of the late Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie, who is worshipped by most Rastafari.

The Rastafari message was spread across the world in the 1970s by Marley and Peter Tosh, another Jamaican reggae legend and globally known Rastafari.

In the film “One Love,” the actor who plays Marley mentions “Jah” several times.

That's because Rastafari’s personal relationship with

“Jah,” or God, is considered central to the faith.

Rastafari reject materialist values and often practice a strict oneness with nature. They also let their hair grow, uncombed, into dreadlocks.

In several scenes in the film — produced with the involvement of the Marley estate — Marley sings to large crowds of people who wave Rastafari flags in the green, gold and red colours of the faith.

WHY DO RASTAFARI USE SACRAMENTAL MARIJUANA?

Rastafari followers believe the use of marijuana is directed in biblical passages and that the “holy herb” induces a meditative state and brings them closer

to the divine. The faithful smoke it as a sacrament in chalice pipes or cigarettes called “spliffs,” add it to plant-based organic stews and place it in fires as a burnt offering.

For decades, many have been jailed and endured racial and religious profiling by law enforcement because of their marijuana use. Many also were treated as second-class citizens across the Caribbean islands, looked down on for their dreadlocks and use of marijuana.

WHO BROUGHT MARIJUANA TO THE CARIBBEAN?

“Ganja,” as marijuana is known in the Caribbean, has a long history in Jamaica, and its arrival predates the Rastafari

faith. Indentured servants from India brought the cannabis plant to the island in the 19th century, and it gained popularity as a medicinal herb.

As public opinion and policy continues to shift across the world toward the legalization of marijuana for both medical and recreational purposes, Rastafari are demanding for broader relaxation to curb persecution and ensure freedom of worship.

Some nations, including the Caribbean nation of Antigua & Barbuda, have granted the Rastafari authorization to grow and smoke the herb that they deem holy.

WHO IS HAILE SELASSIE?

In one of the first scenes of the film, Marley mentions this name. That's because most of the many Rastafari sects worship Selassie. This is rooted in Jamaican Black nationalist leader Marcus Garvey’s 1920s prediction that a “Black king shall be crowned” in Africa, ushering in a “day of deliverance.”

When an Ethiopian prince named Ras Tafari, who took the name Haile Selassie I, became emperor in 1930, the descendants of the enslaved in Jamaica took it as proof that Garvey’s prophecy was being fulfilled. When Selassie visited Jamaica in 1966, he was greeted by adoring crowds, and some Rastafari insisted miracles and other mystical occurrences took place during his visit to the island.

REGGAE icon Bob Marley performs in front of an audience of 40,000 during a festival concert of Reggae in Paris, France, July 4, 1980.

Photo:Jacques Langevin/AP

Muslims around the world observe holy month of Ramadan with prayer, fasting

By The Associated Press

MUSLIMS around the world are observing the holy month of Ramadan, with worship, charity, dawn-to-dusk fasting and nightly feasts.

Muslims gather for prayers inside mosques in Indonesia, Kashmir, Pakistan and Turkey. They gather outside at New York's Times Square and in the Gaza Strip.

Messages recognizing Ramadan light the sky in Turkey and Germany.

Volunteers distribute food to people breaking their fast in Pakistan. In Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Muslims eat a sunset meal at a mosque.

In Rafah in southern Gaza, Palestinians buy food for a pre-dawn meal. Ramadan this year comes as the Middle East

remains inflamed by the ongoing Israel-Hamas war in Gaza, and many in the enclave are going hungry. Even where food is available, there is little beyond canned goods, and prices are high.

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar and begins with the sighting of the crescent moon.

For many of the world's 1.8 billion Muslims, fasting began Monday, after an announcement from officials in Saudi Arabia, which is home to the holiest places in Islam.

Muslim communities may start Ramadan on different days, due to declarations by multiple Islamic authorities around the globe on whether the crescent has been sighted or different methodologies used to determine the start of the month.

VOLUNTEER arrange food plates to be distributed among people for breaking their fast during the Muslim’s holy fasting month of Ramadan, in Lahore, Pakistan, Tuesday, March 12, 2024.

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Photo:K.M. Chaudary

MEMBERS of the Muslim community gather for the Taraweeh prayer during a month of Ramadan at New York's Times Square, Sunday, March 10, 2024. Photo:Yuki Iwamura/AP

Hundreds turn out for a “Call to Prayer”

Member of Parliament for Sea Breeze Leslia Miller-Brice and Team LB recently hosted a ‘Call to Prayer” event in an effort to unite Bahamians in fervent a prayer against crime.

Scores of Sea Breeze residents, as well as people from throughout New Providence, came together at theCharles Carter Park to pray for the lives of those lost to violence, for those perpetrating violence that their hearts would be changed, and for the families and friends of murder victims in the country to be comforted. It was a mighty call to prayer for which a number of church leaders in the Sea Breeze area came together to lead the crowd in prayer and praise.

Participating church leaders included Pastor Dr Cleon Munroe of Miracle Life Global Outreach Ministries, Joe Farrington Roud; Pastor Ivan Carey of Victory Baptist Church, Golf Course Boulvevard; Rev Rolston J Smith of the Angelic Baptist Church, Joe Farrington Road.; Pastor William Jay Simms of Christian Life Church, Sea Breeze Lane; Bishop Victor Johnson of New Dimension Ministries, Joe Farrington Road.;

Pastor Valentino Campbell of Redemption SeventhDay Adventist Church, Hanna Road.; Pastor Cassell Higgs of Church of God of Prophecy, Charles Saunders Highway, and Apostle Valentino Stubbs of the Embassy of Revival Church, Joe Farrington Road. President of the Bahamas Christian Council Delton Fernander was also in attendance, as well as a number of other dignitaries.

The Bahamas Crisis Centre had a booth at the event, where residents were free to inquire about issues like conflict resolution, how to receive counselling, and obtain pertinent information to help themselves and their families.

In the midst of the prayer event there was also praise, and a number of Christian performances were highlighted throughout the night. Performers included the Church of God of Prophecy’s interpretive dancers, the Christian Life dance troupe, an Angelic Baptist Church inspirational dancer, and DJ Godson.

A charge was given to the crowd to continue to offer up heartfelt prayers and lift up the nation, as individually, each person has the power to make a difference.

THE CROWD at the ‘Call to Prayer’ event in Sea Breeze lifted their hands to the Lord, praying for peace in their nation.

SEA Breeze pastors pray over the crowd at the ‘Call to Prayer’ event.

ABOVE: Member of Parliament for Sea Breeze Leslia Miller-Brice (centre) lifts her hands to God as her ‘Call to Prayer’ event got underway.

LEFT: A large flag with the word “Glory” is waved in the air as the Christian Life dance troupe performs.

Photos:Fenton’s Photography