05142026 OBITUARIES

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

In Loving Memory

THE SAUNDERS FAMILY - REMEMBERING OUR PATRIACH

ULLIN ALEXANDER SAUNDERS, SR.

4 Jan 1909 – 15 May 1976

You left us 50 years ago and we still remember the musical tunes. REMEMBERING OUR LOVED ONES

Dorothy Louise Saunders Phillips

18 Sep 1932 - 10 Sep 2015

Ullin Alexander Saunders, Jr.

29 Mar 1940 - 30 Apr 1991

Olive Marie Saunders-Seymour 21 Jan 1934 - 9 July 2018

Oliver Nathernalle Saunders 29 Mar 1940 – 14 Apr 2000

Wilma R. Saunders Outten 29 Oct 1952 – 28 Nov 2020

Ransford Worthington Saunders 6 Jun 1935 – 21 Aug 2022

Alpheus Charles Timothy Saunders 12 Dec 1942 – 30 Mar 2003

Inez E. Mills Saunders 31 Dec 1912 – 24 Dec 2005

Lovingly remembered by the Saunders family

Shirley Leathe Saunders Moore 3 Dec 1937 – 10 Aug 1984

Ivy G. Saunders Rigby Marshall 5 Sept 1947 – 4 Jul 2016

Sibling: Inez “Nan” Saunders-Jones; In Laws: Joan (Chin) Saunders, Beatrice (Bea) Saunders and Charles (Charlie) Outten; Grandchildren, Great grandchildren and Great great-grandchildren

In loving memory

Kerra Yuonne (Kay) Forbes

September 16th, 1956-May 13th, 2023

It has been three (3) long years since you departed this life, and our lives have felt empty without you. We are incredibly proud of the legacy you left behind, which continues to live on in our lives, and the lives of all those you touched, and impacted during your time on earth. Over the years, we have found comfort in knowing that you are in a better place. The lessons you taught us, and the love you gave us, and your life will continue to encourage and inspire us. You will forever hold a special place in our heart. Untill we meet again

Your loving husband: Reuben Forbes Sr.; one daughter, Penny; four sons: Darvin, Antonio, Reuben Jr. (Keisha), Taino; grand and great grand, sisters: brothers, nieces, and nephews, family and friends

In loving Memory

Rodney J. Neymour

Sunrise: October 8th, 1957-Sunset: May 7th, 2021

Memories linger in the hearts of his brother, children, grand-children, daughter-in-law, sister-in-law, aunts, uncles and other relatives.

Memorial Service

For the late

Berthram thompson

Son of the late Zephaniah and Iva Thompson, aged 72 formally of New Bight Cat Island and Willongboro New Jersey will be held on 16th May in New Jersey.

He is survived by his life partner Yvonne. 1 daughter: Patrice Moxey; 8 grand-children: Chekhovia, Alphonso, Derek, Jezreel, Deja, Akeem, Jeffrey Jr. and Destiny; 3 great-grandchildren: Dazhanae, Kadeem, and Liam; 2 sister: Elizabeth Carey and Sheena Woodside; 1 uncle: George Johnson; 4 aunts: Beverly Thacker, Mavis, Rosalind and Gertrude Johnson; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Arrangements by May Funeral Home, in Willingboro New Jersey.

Death Notice for

Shirley Mae Clarke-Major, 69

Death Notices For Celavie Saint-Phart, 75

a resident of Palm Beach Street, New Providence, Bahamas died at the Princess Margret Hospital on Saturday, May 9th, 2026 .

She is survived by her son: Delano Major; daughter: Nakieria & Quina Major; son-in-law: Omar Major; grandchildren: Shanario & Areo Major Jr., Ashanti Culmer, Danarie Major, Nikito, Breyon, Selena & Emareon Varence; great grandchildren: Anari Major; brother: Cleso Clarke Aunts: Patricia Davis; sisters-inlaw: Stephanie, Rochelle, Coleen Major Flora Woodside, Joan Barry and Sonia Major; brother-in-law: Finley Jr. Major, Leroy & Anthony Major; numerous nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Elizabeth Roxbury, 64

a resident of Kenwood Street West, New Providence, Bahamas died on Sunday, May 10th, 2026 at the Princess Margaret Hospital.

She is survived by her mother: Louise Roxbury, Shawn Miller; sons: Trevor Roxbury, Caravan Ferguson, Sean Miller, Kenu Gibson; daughter: Keisha Roxbury; brother: Andrew Major; grandchildren: Jason Troy, Troyt Bethel, Trekell, Brenell Roxbury; numerous nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

A resident of Knowles Drive, Nassau, Bahamas, formerly from Saint Louis-du-Nord, Haiti, died at residence on Sunday, May 3rd, 2026.

She is survived by her devoted husband: Ebner Prospere; Sons: Sony and Frisner Prospere; Daughter: Gloria Odeus; Grandkids: Yvrose Odeus, Yvelese Odeus, Melissa Prospere, Sherlendar Prospere, Antwanette Odeus, Keiron Sturrup, Elijah Prospere, Sidney Metellus, Solungy Metellus, Sidney Jr., Donisha Odeus and other numerous of others; Caregiver: Chemide Dolcine; Nephews: Sainluc, Ti Tet, Sainverti; Nieces: Marilène, Sharilya, Shelda, Inosya; Cousins: Itilia Odeus, Mary Odeus, Ifosa Odeus, Darlin Odeus, Darline Odeus, Kenson Odeus, Wisley Pierre, Kamyah Odeus, Laviner Dolcine, William Odeus, Jayden Petion, Darinique Odeus, Skylar Odeus, Dylan Odeus, Celiya Pierre, Dawens Pierre, Louvens Aime, Aneze Odeus, Mme Jackson, Jackson Prospere, Saul Prospere. Friends: Betty, Paulette, Assedy, Elrode, Jasmine, Tyanna, Jason, Orcely and numerous of others. Close friends: Wilfred David, Kendal David, Ieisha David, Roselia Antoine, Roslanne Antoine; and a host of other relatives and friends

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Funeral Services for

Lessanciele Lubin Pierre, 56

A resident of East Street South, New hope Drive, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly from La-Tortue, Haiti, died at Princess Margaret Hospital on Monday, 23rd February, 2026.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00am, on Saturday 16th May, 2026, at Berean Evangelical Church, #47 Faith Avenue North, New Providence. Officiating will be Rev. Pastor St. Juste Joseph, and assisted by Bishop Walter S. Hanchell, General Overseer, and other ministers of the Gospel. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Gardens, Soldier Road, New Providence.

Left to cherish her precious memories are her Mother: Exancia Michel; Husband: Willy Pierre; Sons: Pradel Loriston, Roodly Loriston, Ritchie Pierre, William Pierre; Daughters: Rose-Lourdie Loriston, Wilnika Pierre, Zanayah Pierre, Wilnise Pierre; Granddaughter: Lianna A. Major ; Grandson: Saëns H. Loriston, Luiz H. Grégory Loriston, Adams W. Loriston; Brothers and Sisters: Coralia Jean-Pierre, Choisilia Lubin, Dieula Lubin, Talenthe Lubin; Nephew and Nieces: Washly Jean, Corry Jean-Pierre, Kelly Jules, Manoucheka Jules, Isebel Sylvestre, Isebertha Sylvestre, Claudine Sylvestre, Barbara Sylvestre, Chessika Sylvestre, Lunchena Sylvestre, Esther Sylvestre, Wetz Lubin, Carma Lubin, Taïfa Lubin, Trotsky Fortulien, Ruthza Chevelon, Djouvens Lubin, Tamaële Lubin, Néhémie Lubin; Brothers-in-law: Bakel Pierre, Belizaire Pierre, Delamar Pierre, Phillis Joseph; Cousins: Vital Lubin, Wilfred Lubin and family, Nadge Lubin Clermise Pierre Jean and family, Charlene Jean, Wilmann Jean, Jeremiah Nathaniel Jean, Charles Jean Junior, Kisha Jean, and Mirlande Jean Rosemene Petit-Frere, Jackson Petit-Frere, Leslie Samuel, Norman Samuel, Guy Samuel, Madeleine David, Kerry Michelle, Lechrisya Michelle, Angela Senatus, Allen Senatus, Wally Pierre, Loubie Loriston, Bianka Loriston; Friends: Tifanya and family, Marget Joseph and family, Marget Bissainthe and family, Roseline Metaleus and family, Lucinda Rolle, Jacell and family, Louise and family, Ben and family, The Morris family, The Francois, Paster Saint-Jaus and family, Marie-Bernard Petit-frere and family, and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.

Relative and friends may pay their last respect at Rest On Funeral Chapel Ltd. #166 Kenwood Street, Mount Royal Avenue on Friday, May 15th, 2026 at 10:00am– 6:00pm, and again at the church from 10:00

Ersulie Cius “Ma Limenes”, 82

A resident of Kennedy Subdivision, Gilbert Street, Nassau, Bahamas, formerly from Saint Louis-du-Nord, Haiti, died at residence on Monday, May 4th, 2026.

Funeral Service will be held on Saturday May 16th , 2026, 11:00 Am at Metropolitan Church of Nazarene, Bahama Avenue & East Street. Officiating will be Rev. Pastor Rebert Saintibert, Assissted by Pastor John Laguerre and other Ministers of Gospel. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Gardens, Soldier Road, New Providence.

She is predeceased by her parents Annaseye Louis and Charitab Senlik.

Left to cherish her precious memories are her devoted husband: Limenes Cius; daughters: Rosellitte Cius, Channa Volponi, Ireka Carey and Mesilia Cius; son: Lines Cius; grandchildren: Lean Higgs, James Allen, Karl Cius, Tyreka Cius, Kezia Philogene, Justin Cius, Odney Philogene, Antonio Wallace, Marissa Cius, Roselinna Philogene, Tanaghe Cius, Edriana Coakley, Evan Coakley, Jermaine Carey, Haylee Carey, D’Ernest Cius, Mentha Cius, Alia Cius, Norly Cius, and Lise Cius, Emma Volponi, Alyssa Volponi, Michelle Carey; daughter-in-law: Linda Cius; Sons-in-law: Edward Carey, and Oge Philogene, Thomas Volponi and Daniel Cerius; great grandson: Delvano Higgs, Chozen Cius, Semaj Alle; Sisters: Amise Louis, Cedilia Louis; Brothers: Ylioré Louis, Vilner Louis, John Louis and Nesly Louis; Nephews: Bernard Louis, Ribens Louis, Alex Louis, Kesni Louis, Leonel Louis, Exzekyas Louis; Nieces: Rosenie Louis, Vithana Louis, Nathalie Louis, Elvitha Louis, Erline Louis, Nadli Louis, Dana Louis; Grandson-in-law: Drew Higgs; Sisters-in-law: Estil Claudia, Jean-Jacques Amélia, Modilia Silly, Jeancilia Louis; Great-nephews: Onel Louis and Wilbe Louis; Great-niece: Shantevia Louis, and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.

Relatives and friends may pay their last respects on Friday 15th May 2026 10AM – 6PM at Rest on Funeral Chapel Kenwood Street, Mount Royal Avenue, and again at the church from 10 am until service time.

Funeral Service for

Pandora Louise Rolle Moss, 67

A resident of South Beach Drive, and formerly of Seven Hills, New Providence, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Thursday April 30th, 2026.

Funeral service will be held at Transfiguration Baptist Church Market & Vesey Streets, Nassau, Bahamas on Friday, May 15th, 2026 at 10:00am. Officiating: Rev. Dr. Stephen E. Thompson, Assisted by: Rev. Sherma Bowe, Rev. Brazil McDonald Dec. Antoinette Sands, Dec. Aniska Hart Interment: Lakeview Memorial Gardens Mausoleums, John F. Kennedy Drive, Nassau, Bahamas.

She was predeceased by her parents Deacon Clifton and Lenora Sylvia Rolle, Mother-in-law: Thomasina Moss and Father-in-law: Victor Moss.

Cherished Memories will forever live in the hearts of her Husband: Donald Moss; 4 Daughters: Brenda Miller, Charlene Saunders, Thomasina Moss Storr and Gina Moss; 5 Brothers: Garnet Brown, Nehemiah, Martin, Clifton and Jerome Rolle; 3 Sisters: Alfreda Cartwright, Bridgette and Shantel Rolle; 2 Son-in-law: Donald Miller and Charles Storr; 3 Brothers-in-law: Brian Cartwright, Sterling and Gladstone Moss; 2 Sisters-in-law: Irma Rolle and Michelle Goffe; Grandchildren: Charlisa and Chante Storr, Azar Morris, Winnie and Rain Miller; Nephews: Joel Brown, Elex and Angelo Rolle, Kirkland Charles, Bernard (Chanica) Bethel, Dominic, Cortez and D’shazz Moss; Nieces: Garnetta, Maxine and Jennifer Brown, Keva (Quvado) Kemp, Keysha Charles, Melissa, Bianca and Simone Rolle, Ghandi Murphy, Shakara Marte (Alex), Terell, Astonia, Kendra Moss, Rachael Swann, Raven, Taelor and Jade Goffe; Grand-nephews: Rashad, Elex Jr. and Jeremiah Rolle; Grand-nieces: Crystal Wright, Breanna, Ti-aunie, Elexandria, Alexia and Alia Rolle, Amara Bethel and Zharia Newbold; Uncle: Enoch Davis; Aunts: Coralee, Miriam and Rhona Davis, Sandra Pinder; Cousins: Tamara, Shirley, Denise and Orville Davis, Loretta and Everette Ferguson, Zachaeus, Danley and Francis Smith, Janet Williams, Coralee Jones, Nadine Higgs, Elder Viola Roberts, Bernice Wilson, Bertram Wright, Craig, Frederick, Michael Jr. Avard and Maggie Rolle, Susan Edgecombe, Edith Bethel, Harriet, Ophella and Allen Wallace, Sarah Dames, Louise Dawkins,

Sheila McKenzie, Patricia, Jeffrey and Noel Strachan, Constance Demeritte, Suzette Reese, Donnie Storr, John Hall, Edith, Dorothy and Delena, Dorothy, Glenn (Melissa), Mario, Tyrone, Dion (Varel), Barry, Larry (Cimonne) and Nyoka Davis, Sandra (Pascal) Davis-Rolle, Barbara (Jason) Davis-Thompson, Anya (Lofton) Davis-Claude, Stanford (Leslie), Charles (Venlyn), Donald, Samuel (Laverne) and Sharon Davis, Astrid Brown. Other Family and Friends Including: the Real Harvest SDA family, the South Beach Estates Family especially Mr Bacchus Rolle, The Reliable Nursing Home Care Family especially Mrs Sabrina Lang, Transfiguration Baptist Church family, Rooms Division and HR Department at the Grand Hyatt, Staff at the Princess Margaret Hospital especially Nurse Prince at the A&E Department, The Staff at Rosalee’s takeaway especially Melanie Seymour and Lauren Downes (Shorty), Facility Staff and students at St. Andrew’s International School, Tina McKinney & Family, Teeny Poitier, Lenard Goffe, Shirleymae Moss, Ethelmae and Timothy Dames, Debbie and Rosemary Nabbie, Frederica Darville, Jackie, Yevette and Karen Gibson, Shyann, Nora, Ogden Aranha, Reginald Gibson, Randy, Samuel Jr, Tito, Glifford, Andre, Llewelyn and Desmond Curling, Clyde and Thadeus Cornish. We, the family, sincerely apologize if any names were inadvertently omitted. Please know that we are deeply grateful for every act of kindness shown during Pandora’s passing. May God’s richest blessings be upon you always.

Relatives and friends may pay their last respects on Thursday 14th May 2026 10AM – 6PM at Rest On Funeral Chapel, Kenwood Street, Mount Royal Avenue and again at the church from 9 am until service time.

Death Notice for Jocelyn Etilus, 47

A resident of Marsh Habour, Abaco, Bahamas and formerly from Gros Morne, Haiti, died at On Thursday 30th April, 2026.

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

Funeral Services for

Gary Cooper, 66

a resident of Staniel Cay, Exuma & formerly of Nassau, Bahamas, will be held at Centreville Seventh-day Adventist Church, Collins Avenue, on Sunday, May, 17, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Pastor Michael A. Smith, assisted by Elder Harrison Moxey & Elder Todd Beneby. Cremation was held.

Gary was pre-deceased by his parents Betram and Fairlyn Thompson-Cooper and brothers Wellington and Creighton Thompson and Carlton Cooper.

Left to cherish his memories are, 1 sister: Betty Farrington; 4 brothers: Paul, Silas (Naomi), Cooper, Samuel (Sheba) Cooper and Huelin (Sherry) Farquharson; Brother-in-law: Audley Farrington Jr.; Nephews: Derek (Darlene) Miller, Anastoyan Miller Sr., CPO Ricardo Miller (Royal Bahamas Defense Force), FCPO Ronaldo (Mayleene) Farquharson (Royal Bahamas Defense Force), Troy (Jolando) and Marvin Thompson, Onasis (Chyann) Hall, Toriano Cooper. Jeremy and Jason Cooper, Michael Anthony Cooper, Job Cooper (New York). Grandnephews: Valdez, Anastoyan Jr., and Aragon Miller, Larran, Jamal, Dukie Thompson Jr., Lashan McFarlane, Shaquille Pratt, Malik Hall, Barry Jr. and Byron Johnson, Deangelo and Brandon Johnson, Jamari and Jamani Smith, Samuel Miller Jr., Brendon Miller, Renaldo Farquharson Jr., Lekendo Taylor. Great grand nephews: Lamar and Lamont Armbrister. 8 Nieces: Denise (Barry) Johnson, Anne Thompson, Patrice and Renee Thompson of Staniel Cay, Exuma, Melinda Farquharson, Alethia Farrington, Brenda and Sambria Cooper. Grandnieces: Crystal, Blue, Troyann, Diamond, Chamor, Miracle, Miya, Kayshell and Kenisha Thompson, Malika Hall, Daja Sweeting, Dereka, Derissa, Derenique and Derelene Miller, Oranique Miller, Selene and Ashanti Miller, Amber Stapleton, Sammia and Serenda Miller, North Farquharson, Brenica Nixon. Cousins: Frank Carey Sr., Frank Jr., Darren, Monalisa, Charmaine, Pinky, Pastor Berkie and Minister Vivian Rolle, Reserve Sargent R462 Millicent Kelly of Staniel Cay, Exuma, Retired Reserve Corporal R 468 Ethlyn (Arthur) Rolle and family of Farmers Hill, Exuma, Pamela Duncanson, Edith (Christopher) Kelly-Toote and family, Winsett Kelly, Samantha Cooper, George Rolle and other friends of the entire Staniel Cay & Ramsey, Exuma, Vera, Shavonne, Kimara, Avery, Hanna and Phoenix Rolle, Kefeira- Asa- Greer, KolaiahDior Greer, Narhaji Bain, Teresita Rolle, Kristen Denten, Tasson,

Ian, Azaria and Jayden Wilson, Deloris, Eddie, Chris, Vernard (Nicka) and Elsbeth Pinder, Royann, David, Daniella and Kenny Carey, Tyrone Flowers, Sharon Gordon and family, Tony (Sabrina), Lil Tony Carey and family, family of the late Vera Berry and family of the late Cephas and Barbara Ellis. A host of other relatives and friends including: Stephanie, Ava, Valencia, Andrea Hepburn and family, family of the late Kay Forbes and Fay Miller, Leonard Brozogzog and family, Cynthia Johnson and family, Bradley, Gregory, Gary, Theresa and their families and the Cooper, Gray, Miller, Smith and Rolle families of Staniel Cay, Ineka Finlayson and many others too numerous to mention.

THERE WILL BE NO VIEWING.

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS ARE BEING HANDLED BY DEMERITTE’S FUNERAL HOME, MARKET STREET.

Archelous John “Archie” Thompson, 38

a resident of Kemp Road, will be held at Church of God of Prophecy, Meadow Street, on Friday, May 15, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Bishop Hulan Hanna. Cremation follows

He is predeceased by his mother: Cheryl Roberts-Lotmore.

Memories will linger in the hearts of his, Step father: Gerald Lotmore; Adopted mother: Dellearese Thompson; Daughter: Archanika; Son: Ashtyn; Brothers: Dewon, Giovanni, Jermaine, Jamal, Ke’Dar, Ricardo, Richard, Malik, Ivan; Sisters: Tasha, IvRica, Racquel, Tiyana & Tamyah Davis; Aunts: Thea, Kayla & Nicole; Uncle: Trevor; 26 Nieces and Nephews & Cousins too numerous to name. Numerous Relatives: Thompson Family, Ash Family, Smith Family, Hanna Family, Clarke Family, Jones Family, Campbell Family, Cambridge Family, Colebrooke Family, Wright Family, Kemp Family, Kemp Road Family, Freeport Family & Columbus Park Family.

Friends may pay their last respects at Demeritte’s Funeral Home, Market Street, from 12-5:00 p.m. on Thursday & on Friday at the church from 10:00 a.m. until service time.

Funeral Services for

Evangelist Savalita Annie Knowles, 76

a resident of Stephen’s Close, Summer Haven & formerly of Knowles, Long Island, will be held at St. Paul’s Baptist Church, Blue Hill Road & Bias Street, on Saturday, 16th May 2026, at 11:00 am.

Officiating will be Pastor Alvin Davis Sr., assisted by Pastor Tonya Colebrook, Pastor Martin Davis Sr. and Pastor Alvin Davis Jr. Interment follows in Southern Cemetery, Cowpen & Spikenard Roads.

Her memory will be forever cherished by, Sons: Kirk, Otis, and Basil Knowles; Daughters-in-law: Yanarbis Saria Knowles and Donnamae Knowles; Brothers: Harry and Roderick Knowles; Sisters: Lilymae Knowles and Geneva Miller; Grand children: Albertha Hutchinson, Sophia Dean, James Grant, Ashley Knowles, Shaquille Knowles, Otis Jr. Knowles, Otisbell Knowles, and Kade Knowles; Great grandchildren: Antoniqua Mackey, Tamarion Hutchison, Lanadia Butler, Hope Thompson, Precious Thompson, Courtney Dean, Matthew Miller, Isiah Hutchison, Amoya Knowles, James Grant Jr. and Amir Knowles; Nieces & Nephews: Goldie (Lloyd) Ranger, Shirley Anthony, Kevin Knowles, Raymond (Monica) Knowles, Hazel (Ricardo) Thompson, Paulene and Gwendolyn, Jeffrey (Nadine) Knowles, Maurice (Lawannis) Knowles, Denrick and Brandon Knowles, Patrice (Dr. Charles) Rahming, Vernita (Craig) Miller, Mersay (Humphrey) Miller, Corrine Miller, Ingrid Martin, Linda, Daisy and John Wright, Stephanie Knowles, Patrick Knowles, Ambrose Knowles, Derrick, James, Levi and John Knowles, Margaret and Edith Pinder, Michael and Shawn Knowles. Numerous Grandnephew, nieces and a host of relatives and friends including: Omar O Brayan, Natecia Knowles, Donna Rolle, Zorailis Salazar Sarria, Yordon Salazar Sarria, Yoselin Travieso Salazar, Jermaine Gibson, Dr. Renaldo Seavella, Virginia Griffin and family, Angela Hanna and family, Pearline McKenzie and family, Clifton Cartwright and family, Althea Rolle & Family; Lillymae Adderly & Family; Patrinella Nairn; Lively Stone Church of God family, Marion Rolle, The Manager and the Staff at Cafe Matisse Restaurant, the Bain and Grants Town Community; the South Beach Community; the staff of Environmental Health; the nurses of Female Surgical

2; the Anne’s Town and South Beach Clinics; and the church families of Oasis of Love Ministries International and God’s House of Refuge and Love Ministries.

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.

Oscar Leroy Johnson, 51

a resident of Dames Alley, will be held in the Chapel at Demeritte’s Funeral Home, Market Street, on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Officiating will be Rev. Dr. Stephen E. Thompson. Cremation follows.

He leaves to cherish his memory his, Siblings: Queen Rolle-Bien (Dubley), Monique Johnson Lucien (Fernand), Maria Johnson, Elder Stelestina Carey, Christal Bastian, and Lynden Johnson. Uncles: Felix Jones, Ephraim Johnson (Eulamae), Arnold Johnson (Deborah), Min. Oredas Johnson (Peggy), and Wesley Johnson Sr.; Aunts: Louise McDonald, Deaconess Neilon Johnson, Remalia Jones, and Brendalee Neilly (Mario). Nieces: Damecko Neilly, Tehiliah Carey, Joanna Carey, Shaniqua Simmons, Tonique Simmons, and Antoneniece Simmons. Nephew: Prince Stubbs. Great Nieces and Nephews: Damecko Jr., Johanna Neilly, Rhijiv Neilly, Khaleb Simmons, Rayne Hanna, and Ryan Hanna. Cousins: Harriet Pinder, Evonne Johnson, Brice Mae Gibson, David Pinder, Mekal McDonald, Wilbert McDonald, Oriana Johnson, Ofelia Johnson, Sentenial, Kathy, Trevor, Wesley Jr. (Milky), Orashio Johnson, Malcolm Johnson, Jeremy Neilly, Natasha USA, Mark Johnson, Kaylisa Fernander, Kirkland Johnson, Arnell Johnson, and Bridgeena Ferguson.

Friends may pay their last respects at Demeritte’s Funeral Home, Market Street, from 12-6:00 p.m. on Friday & on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until service time.

Freddie Tyrone Lewis, 71

a resident of Rosewood Street, Pinewood Gardens & formerly of Andros, died at PMH on Thursday, May 7, 2026.

He is survived by his wife: Deborah Lewis; 5 children: Samantha, Loretta & Bradley Lewis, Keno Francis & Cynthia Burrows; numerous grandchildren & a host of other relatives & friends

Funeral Arrangements to be announced later.

Death Notices for

Elder Veronica Hazel Mackey, 90

a resident of #5 Lenora Ave., South Beach & formerly of Mangrove Cay, Andros, died at her residence on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.

She is survived by her 2 daughters: Allison Mackey & Timolin (Edwin) Thompson; 2 sons: Simeon (Sandra) Mackey & Sterling (Stephanie) Mackey; numerous grand & great grandchildren; 5 sisters: Coralette, Annetta & Blloneva Rolle, Catherine Sweeting & Christine Rolle; 4 brothers: Godfrey & Roston Rolle, Livingston Brown & James Curry; numerous nieces & nephews & a host of other relatives & friends.

Funeral Arrangements to be announced later.

Henry Andrew Knowles, 69

a resident of Baldwin Avenue, Farrington Road, died at PMH on Saturday, May 9, 2026.

He is survived by his 6 children: Henique, Prianka, Andrew & Bernard Knowles, Indria Kelly & Herianna Taylor; 2 sisters: Patrice & Donna Knowles; numerous grand children; 1 great grandchild & a host of other relatives & friends.

Funeral Arrangements to be announced later.

Death Notice For

Shirley E. Strachan, 87

of Port Nelson, Rum Cay, Bahamas, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Friday May 8th, 2026.

She is survived by her daughters: Yvonne, Sharon and Cleo Strachan; brother: Samuel Strachan; grandchildren: Kristoff King, Dr. Khia KingStrachan and Kai Strachan; great-grandchild: Madison Charles; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral Arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Death Notice For

Harry Ferguson, 76

a resident of Orange Blossom Drive, Nassau, The Bahamas, died at The Princess Margaret Hospital on Sunday May 10th, 2026.

He is survived by his Wife: Joycelyn Ferguson; Children: Shelton (Joy) Rolle Sr., Jevone (Khrystle) Ferguson, Taurian (Zandrea) Ferguson, Kyjia and Kranz Ferguson; Siblings: Orion (Phillip) Forbes, Starrington (Claudette) Ferguson, Joycelyn (Gregory) Musgrove; Grandchildren: Jazmin, Shelton Jr., Jonathan, Isabella and Anthony Rolle, Maxwell, Camden, Adrian and Liam Ferguson; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral Arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Funeral Service for

Natasha Eloise Moxey-Storr, 52

of Destini Lakes, South Westridge will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday 15th May 2026 at Five Porches of Deliverance Center, Market Street and Poincianna Avenue. Officiating will be Pastor Bruce C. Davis assisted by Pastor Christopher J. Cooper. Interment will follow in Lakeview Memorial Gardens and Mausoleum, J.F.K Drive and Gladstone Road.

Left to cherish her precious memories are her Husband: Marvin Storr; Daughter: Savannah Nyhia Storr; Father-in-law: Theophilus Storr; Siblings: twin sister - Netisha Moxey, Laverne Moxey Cooper, Bernadette Johnson, Jerome Moxey, Retired Assistant Superintendent of Police Michael Moxey, Janice Roberts, Stephanie Riley, Chavan Moxey and Scott Moxey; Aunt: Margaretta Hepburn; Stepsisters: Elsie and Martha Cleare; Brothers-in-law: Eugene “Kermit” Sears, Jimmie Riley Sr., Darrell Roberts Sr.; Sisters-in-law: Annette and Tesha Storr, Stacy Dean, Antoinette and Donnell Moxey; Nieces and Nephews: Minister Andrea Davis-Rolle, Patrice Davis-Knowles, Deacon John Davis Jr., Superintendent Philip Davis, Dianne Davis-Thompson, Pastor Bruce Davis, Lithera Davis-Saunders, Francina Davis, Donald and Jerome Adderley, John Brown, Jessica Taylor, Renee Darville, Jaynette Brown, Shantell, Deborah, Bernard and Harcourt Cooper Jr, Markel Johnson, Crystal Swan, Trevor Johnson, Nacera Holbert, Nicketa, Kevin, Kermit and Kenneth Sears, Jerquann Lightbourne, Jervante, Jerchovia, Jerchoyae and Jackelle Moxey, Antwoia and Antwoine Moxey, Vincent, William, Janesta and Akeem Seymour, Kimberley McPhee, Darrell Roberts Jr., Jimmy Riley Jr., Quinton and Breanna Riley, Corie and Chavargo Smith, Dacher, Destiny and David Martin, and Samara, Sierra and Shamaya Moxey, Iesha Simmons and Dejanique Culmer; Nephews/Nieces-in-law: Dale Knowles Sr., Elder Elton Rolle, Basil Saunders, Jesper Thompson, Pastor Sheniqua Davis, Arthur Swan, Damine Holbert, Neeshun Sears, 2790 Cpl Jarad McPhee, Fredra Seymour, Lynden Johnson, La’tavia Seymour, Taniqua Russell, Tatiana Moxey, Alisha Lightbourne, Rickoda Elwood, Desiree Smith and Dino Duncan. Grand Nieces and Nephews: Brandi Braynen, Dale Knowles Jr., Dalesia, Britnell, Da’Shanique, De’Sean, De’Juan, Belicia, Lauriell Knowles, Johnathan Davis, (PC) 4580 Phillip Davis Jr., Alaiya and Kaylee Davis, Tornisha, Rahshad and Darius Thompson, Shamiah, Samara Davis, Simeon, Shantae, and Shiloh Davis, Damille, Baliyah, Bellah, Blaire and Syrr Saunders, Anton and Delon Davis, Deniché Moxey, Jalea and Mya Demya Adderley, Pastor Christopher Cooper, Chasity, Stephon, and Elkera Cooper, Lyndel Johnson, Tayvonte Demeritte, L’Quann Johnson, Courtney Cooper, Harcourt Cooper III, Lyndella Johnson, Casvern Stuart, and Ashantae Cooper, Claranekia and Clarence Woodside, Henry Metellus, Jalea, Jasmine and Jarek McPhee, Vi’niyah, Vincent, Ma’leak and William Seymour Jr., Shammah Johnson, Kaia Sears, Ariel Swan, Trevor Jr and Tory Johnson, Cam’ryn, Ca’liyah, Elwood and Chamyah Smith, Dmari Cayard, Tarae Forbes, Kingsley, Knoble, and Reign Lightburne, Zaraya Dior

Duncan, Alexander and Quinn Riley, Autumn Smith, Ta’laneigh, Tuh’pree and Tennisse Seymour; Great-Grand Nephews: Destiny, D’Shea and D’Zhari Knowles, Dha’Nihya Thompson, Senyla Taylor, Million Sterling, Kiwioni Richardson Jr.; Cousins: Nelson, Craig, Anthony, Donnalee, Stephen, Humphrey, Jacqueline, Willie and Kino Simmons, Sandralee Cartwright, Ishmael, Garfield, Ruben and Maxwell Hepburn, Donna Campbell, Emmanuel, John, Maxwell, Phillip, Anthony, Sister Janice Coakley and family, Kirk Moxey and family, Vincent Gardner and family, Randolph Flowers and family, Shelia Culmer and family, Carol Bowleg and family, Narissa and Moyia Taylor, Monique Cartwright. Host of Relatives and Friends: Storr family, Simmons Family, Patrice Moxey, Angelia George and family, Shanika Hepburn, Watkins family, Maxwell Coakley and family, The Entire Ministry of Works Staff Along with Civil Design Section, Court Services Council Staff, Ron and family, Sara Roberts and family, Apostle Fredricka Minus and Five Porches of Deliverance Church family, Elder Royal and Apostle Patricia Williamson, Alrice, Delano and Royanne Williamson, Grace Temple Church family, Raquel Flowers and family, Garnell Johnson and family, Latisha Cooper and family, Dwight and Evelyn McKinney and family, Polemus Street family, Dr. Kevin Moss, Bethel Brothers Morticians.

We sincerely apologize to all relatives and friends whose names were not mentioned. Please know it was not intentional.

May Her Soul Rest In Peace!

Friends may pay their last respects at Bethel Brothers Morticians and Crematorium, #44a Nassau Street on Thursday 14th May 2026 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and at the church on Friday 15th May 2026 from 10:00 a.m. until service time.

Death Notice for

Candice Trembley, 42

of Windsor Lane, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Tuesday May 12th, 2026.

She is survived by her father: Jeffrey Trembley; mother: Christine Nairn; sisters: Jennifer, Jessica, Jestina, Tracey, Latoya, Jetane, Crystal, Tineal, Tajuana, Katrina, Rose and Jefstina Trembley; brothers: Antonio Baillou, Jeffrey Jr., Theo, Yvando, Duke, Shawn, Nero, Fernando and Marley Trembley; numerous aunts and uncles; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral Arrangements will be announced at a later date

Funeral Service for

Arindale Hubert Bowleg, 73

of Johnson Park, Farrington Road will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday 17th May 2026 at SDA Johnson Park, Farrington Road. Officiating will be Pastor Arthur Angila assisted by other ministers of the Gospel. Cremation will follow.

Arindale is preceded in death by his Mother: Maxie Nesbitt-Daxon; Father: Charles Bowleg; Brothers: Walter & Keenan Nesbitt; In Laws: Sydney & Teressa Saunders.

Left to cherish his fond and precious memories are his Wife: Patsy Bain-Petty Bowleg; Stepchildren: George (Sonia), Jermaine, Gerald (Michelle), Gerrard Petty and Gerrina (Preston) Cunningham; Sisters: Charlene Bowleg, Jody (Mark Anthony) Joseph, Darnella Bowleg; Stepsisters: Elizabeth, Judith, Cherrylee, Sheila Daxon; Brothers: Charles & Billy Bowleg; Stepbrothers: Kermit, Jethro & Berkley Daxon; Sisters-in-law: Cherry Nesbitt, Dr. Olivia Saunders; Nieces: Matina Nesbitt, D’Lethea Nairn, Tonniesia Joseph, Destiny Smith, Antonique, Antonia and Trinity Bowleg, The Davis girls of Governors Harbour, Eleuthera, Janet Burrows, Dale Hepburn, Dorothy Jones, Pattie Hepburn, Carol Wood, and Cathy Davis; Nephews: Walter Nesbitt Jr., Mark Anthony T.J. Joseph, Dilyn Dorsett, Anthony, Aaron, Stephan and Zion Bowleg, Jerome Davis; Grand Nieces & Grand Nephews: Mykel Mackey, Kaya & Torenzo Williams, Tamal Curry, Walternique Nesbitt, Makai Pratt, Cienna, Samiya, Kayden, Kylie, Amirah; Aunt: Johnnie Mae Bain; Cousins: Jacquel Bain, Patsy Amos, Janie Jones, James Bain, Mark Bain, Dodrick Bain; Other Loving Family and Friends including: Thelma Shakespeare & Family, Janice Errol & Family, Esmin Joy & Family, Dorothy Shakespeare & Family, Frank Stuart & Family, Doris Hanna & Family, Bain Family, Brown Family, Woodside Family, Smith Family, Olive Cummings, Donna Lundy & Family, Arnadell Whylly & Family, Brenda Wilson & Family, Sonia (Leonard) Rowe, Adrianna (Jeffrey) Robert, Brian Hunter, Livingston (Cleare) Hepburn, Diannna (Reynold) Mahadeo, Sarah Robinson Road Crew, Samuel’s Addition Crew, Farrington Road Crew, Annie Green & Family, Pastors, Officers and Members of the Johnson Park SDA Church, South Beach, Highland Park and Creole Congregations of Jehovah’s Witnesses; and other family and friends too numerous to mention.

May His Soul Rest In Peace!

Friends may pay their last respects at Bethel Brothers Morticians and Crematorium, #44a Nassau Street on Saturday 16th May 2026

from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and at the church on Sunday 17th May 2026 from 10:00 a.m. until service time.

Lillis Maria King, 94

of KD Josey Way will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday 17th May 2026 at Greater Bethel Cathedral, Faith Way. Officiating will be Bishop Christopher Minnis, assisted by other ministers of the Gospel. Interment will follow in Lakeview Memorial Gardens and Mausoleum, J.F.K Drive and Gladstone Road.

Left to cherish her memory are her Children: Lana King, Minister Melanie King Cleare and Katie King, Elder Don and Marsha King, Elder Ricardo and Robin King; Daughter-in-law: Deborah King; Grand Children: Tiffany (Prophet Anthony Williams), Terell, Italia, Olivia, Tia (Brenville Saunders), Precious, Diamond (Ivan Forbes), Philecia, Golden (Demetrius Humes) Jasper, and Madison, Gino (Allyson Longley), Ralph, Omar, Travis, Joshua (Lilly King), Philip, Andre and Jonathan; Great Grand Children: Ginelle, Ternisia, Lanae, Lakaysha, Nevaeh, Jarachy, Jemiyah, Symphony and Lilly, Terell, Ginardo, Givardo, Trent, Gabriel, Micah, Elian, Joey, Sardonyx; Great-great Grand Children: Amir and Gabrielle; Nieces: Minister Patricia Moxey, Elder Cynthia Taylor, Joyner Smith, Sharon Cooper, Valerie Storr, Carol (Kurtz Ritchie) Joan Cooper, Kayla (Renaldo Culmer) and Linda Smith; Nephews: Michael, Frank (Karen Smith), Bradley, Durie, Craig (Denise Smith), Dr. Sidney, Dr. Larry (Charlene Smith), Captain Gary (Marie Cooper), Michael Cooper, Brian (Paula Cooper), Vincent (Melvern Cooper), Christian Johnson, David (Phyllis Johnson); Sisters-in-law: Mrs. Octavia Johnson, Mrs. Gladys Sands of Brooklyn, New York; Brother-in-law: James Stubbs; A host of Grand Nieces and Nephews, other relatives and friends.

May Her Soul Rest In Peace!

Friends may pay their last respects at Bethel Brothers Morticians and Crematorium, #44a Nassau Street on Saturday 16th May 2026 from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and at the church on Sunday 17th May 2026 from 9:00 a.m. until service time.

Private Funeral Service for Death Notices for

Caiden Prince Bain, 9

of Bahamas Blvd., Flamingo Gardens, was held on Friday 8th May 2026 at New Victory Temple Church of God, Hospital Lane and John Road

Caiden is preceded in death by his Beloved Grandfather: Gaston “Pap” Bienaime.

Left to cherish his memories are his Parents: Caroline and Meguiel Strachan; Brother: Kairo “Kai” Strachan; Grandparent: Yvrose Joseph; Foster Grandparents: Ralph II and Gaynelle Wood; Aunts: Natasha Cooper, Celiane Bienaime, Portia Ferguson; Uncles: Jason (Allietta), Dalma (Faynieca), Kenny (Johnelle) Bienaime; Cousins: Pauline, Jamar, Daquan, Stafford, Jasmine, Jaylen, Janaya, Jalaya, Ka’jha, Ka’mani, Ka’Mari, Winter, Abraham, Shamar, Concelita, Marie Nicole, Manoushka, Louidor, Inez, Yolene, Kettly, Ceonel, Windley, Loronzo, Jaime. The Laguerre and Fernand families; Grand Uncle: Sylvain Reynold (Celina “Dia”); Grand Aunt: Maletide (Claude, Katty, Kaneta, Claudy Prophete, Leyna “Lexi” Johnson); Godparents: Sandra Outten and family, Timinthia Pinder, Philisha Neely, Rita Petitfere, Ashlyn Farrington, Shakeitra Ferguson, Victoria Johnson, Serena Bain, Danny Russell; Special Friends & Family: Rev. Dr. C.B. and Min. Francisca and Carolyn Moss and family, Mrs. Yvonne Tucker (adopted grandmother) Mrs. Avajean Knowles-Brown, Mrs. Shantell Kerr, Mrs. Philice Albury, Mrs. Christine Clarke, Mrs. Mandy Stevenson, Mrs. Diane Hamilton, Ms. Laverne Thompson, Mr. Kevin Culmer, Mrs. Jennifer Godet and Carlos of J-Line Fitness, Bro. Etienne, Sister Scott, Tristan, Charlene, Katrina Cooper, Ashanti Neely, The Neely and Russell families, Larry Major, Whitney Fowler, Kingston Turnquest, Ralph III and Sara Wood, Veranique Strahan, The Sawyer family especially Aunt Viv Huggins, Auntie Ellie and Uncle Warren and Auntie Daphne Sawyer and family, Dr. (Auntie) Cynthia Wood and staff, Dr. Steve Lochan, Queen’s College Grade 4Q especially best friend Aiden Rolle and all of his QC girlfriends (too numerous to mention), Ryan Stevenson, Queen’s College Golf Team, Barracuda Swim Club, Ashland Murray, Letesa Kemp, Theron Murray and the Hurry Murray Track Club, The BAAA’s Track and Field family. Rev Henry Knowles, Mrs Devona Knowles, Rev Cleveland Wells, Mrs Sylvia Beneby, Ms Francyss Pratt, Coach Cooper, Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Rev Rolle, Rev. Johnson, Sister Cleo and Cornerstone Church of God, Rev. Emily Demeritte and Providence Methodist Church, Mary, Staff of Ralph’s Auto Parts, Bahamas Battery and Radiator, Jamie Bethel; and many others, too numerous to mention.

MAY CAIDEN’S SWEET SOUL REST IN ETERNAL PEACE!

Hazel May Raeburn, 97

of Blue Bell Avenue, Garden Hills and formerly of Costa Rica, died at her residence on Sunday May 10th, 2026.

She is survived by her sons: John and Paul Raeburn; Daughter: Idamae Bain; grandchildren: Dorethea, Anthony, Jason and Jorriadney, Tourshika, Angela “Stacey” and Danté Bain; numerous nieces, nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral Arrangements will be announced at a later date

Lena Ariminta Jervis,

75

of Dawson Street, Soldier Road died at her residence on Saturday May 9th, 2026.

She is survived by her son: Samuel Jervis; sister: Marva Jervis; brother: Anthony Jervis; aunts: Anita Cooper and Eleanor Elliott; uncles: Paul Cooper and Robert Elliott; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral Arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Emerald Roker, 90

of Chenille Ave., Garden Hills #2 and formerly of Scrubb Hill, Long Island died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Wednesday May 13th, 2026.

She is survived by a host of relatives and friends.

Funeral Arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Funeral Service For

Livingstone Prince Miller “Taxi 474”, 83

of Isabella Boulevard, Marathon Estates, will be held at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, West Hill Street, on Friday, May 15th, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Father Glen C. Nixon assisted by Deacon Danny Price will officiate. Interment will follow in the Catholic Cemetery, Tyler Street.

Prince was preceded in death by his, Parents: Felix and Evangeline Miller; Wife Hesterlenia Miller; Brothers: Basil “Peps,” Elverton “Shortie,” and Cardinal “Cardi” Miller; Son: Ernest “Eddy” Miller; Grandsons: Franklin “Frank” Rahming and Carlyle Johnson.

Prince’s legacy of love and hard work lives on through: Children: Daughters Evangeline McDonald, Earnestine Rahming, and Donna Miller; Son: Prince Miller; Adopted Daughter: Dornelle Dean; Sons-in-law: Donald McDonald and Franklin Rahming; Grandchildren: Doneva McDonald, Earnell Miller, Carlyia Miller, Donald McDonald Jr., Ernest Miller Jr, and Ashanti Miller; Great-Granddaughter: Sariyah Sweeting; Extended Family: Aunts Rosa Evans and Marie Brown; Danny Miller and family, Stephanie Miller and Family; nieces and nephews including, Nadine Miller, Basil “Butch” Miller, and Mark (Cherise) Miller, Tanya Stubbs and Maxieanne Woodside and family, The Family of the Late Hesterlenia Newbold Miller, Martha Brown, Etienne & Venus King, Aris Brown, Percy & Shirley Brown, Florence Wallace, Neville Brown, Rev. Fred Brown, Corene Smith, and Herbert and Doris Burrows, Nathaniel Rolle and Ivan Miller, Mrs. Maxine Thompson and family, Thelma Johnson and family, Mrs. Paulette Turnquest and family, the staff of Holiday Inn PI, especially Mr. Felix Delancy, The entire community of Mangrove Cay, Andros, Mr. & Mrs. Livingstone Cash and Old Boy, Dr. Christine Chin-Chea, The Bahamas Heart Center, Dr. Dionne Dames Allick, Mrs. C. Rolle and family, Ms. W. Orlando and family, Ms. B. Edwards and family, Mrs. W. Roberts and family;

and many others are too numerous to mention. Special mentions: Caregivers Amoy Burgess, Jermaine Nixon, Leslie Grandoi, Bertram Cartwright, Archbishop Patrick Pinder, Archbishop of The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Nassau, Fr. Glen Nixon and the Parishioners of St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, Rev. Hinsey, Ms. Eleanor Bain and Eugene Callendar, The taxi stands private chauffeurs of the Sheraton, British Colonial and Sir Lynden Pindling International Airport.

Prince Miller was a man of many titles— “Thousand,” “The Chief,” and “474”—but to those who knew him best, he was a pillar of strength whose life was a testament to the beauty of a job well done and a life well lived.

Relatives and friends may pay their respects at Grace Funeral Home, #36 Rosetta Street, on Thursday (TODAY), from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and on Friday at the Cathedral, from 9:00 a.m. until service time.

Death Notice For

Anita Cherisse Rolle, 50

of Davis Street, Oakes Field, New Providence, Bahamas died at Doctors Hospital on Thursday, 7th May, 2026.

She is survived by two (2) Children: Ashley and Ashton Archer; Parents: Michael Rolle Sr. & Angela Rolle; Life Partner: Adrian Archer; two (2) Sisters: Amber Rolle-Duncombe and Allicia Rolle; one (1) Brother: Michael Rolle Jr.; six (6) Aunts: Linda Rolle, Fritztine Swan, Loretta Rolle, Sheila Butterfield, Beverley (Edward “Shark”) Deveaux and Brenda Martin; four (4) Uncles (& their spouses): Tyrone (Audrey) North, Kevin (Karen) Rolle Eugene Rolle and Joseph Marlene) Rolle Sr.; numerous nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

In loving

of our Memory

Joann Margaret Major Year Later1

October 12th, 1943 - May 12th, 2025

It has been a year since you left us. There is not a day that goes by that you are not deeply missed. Your absence is felt in ways words can hardly express, and the space you once filled in our lives can never be replaced. We miss your smile, your laughter, and especially your voice. But we hold onto the precious memories that you gave us. Memories that continue to comfort us and remind us of the beautiful life you lived.

Sleep peacefully to our beloved Joann, You will be forever loved, forever cherished, and forever missed.

Love Paul Major Sr. (Husband), Gina Dorsette, Inga Bostwick, Dillion & Denica Burrows, Richard Fox, Tennessee & Fr. DeAngelo Bowe and Paul Major Jr. (The Children), The Grandchildren, family and Friends.

Death Notice For

Matriarch Mrs. Judith Rosemary Hepburn, 68

of Avacardo Street, Pinewood Gardens off Bay Geranium Avenue, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly of Devil’s Point, Cat Island, Bahamas died peacefully at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Friday, May 8th, 2026.

Mrs. Hepburn is survived by her loving and devoted husband: Mr. Anthony C. Hepburn; sons: Anton Burnside; Michael (Re-Stella) Hepburn; Kadesh (Jessica) Hepburn; grandchildren: Antonia Burnside, Malachi and Malik Hepburn; sisters and brothers, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, godchildren, close friends all those that loved her and a host of other relatives too numerous to mention.

Celebration of life Service will be held on Saturday, May 23rd, 2026, 10:00am at Transfiguration Baptist Church, Market and Vesey Streets, New Providence.

The family is request everyone to wear Pastel Colors. Thanking you in advance.

Funeral Services are entrusted to Serenity Funeral Home and Crematorium, #153 Baillou Hill Road, New Providence.

Where the Name is Service and your loved ones ours

Families are our #1 Priority.

Celebration Service For

Rudolph Austin Fowler, 88

of Goggle Road, Red Land Acres, New Providence, Bahamas will be held at Hillview Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Tonique Williams-Darling Hwy, New Providence on Sunday, 17th May, 2026 at 11:00a.m. Officiating will be Pastor Leonardo Rahming (Executive Secretary S.B.C.; Pastor of Hillview Seventh Day Adventist Church) assisted by other Ministers of the gospel. Interment will follow in the Woodlawn Gardens Cemetery, Soldier Road, New Providence.

Left to cherish his memories are his children: Derek Fowler (Demetrius), Yvonne Fowler, Florine Edwards, Patrice Bethel (Romanoff), Dwayne Barry Fowler Sr.; grandchildren: Latoya and Julianne Edwrads, Valencia Forbes, Dereka Fowler, Bobbye Bethel, Patric Bethel, Decarlo Fowler, Dwayne Fowler Jr.; great grandchildren: Vanique and Fredrick Smith, Malanyiha Balfour; sister-in-law: Joycelyn Hepburn; brothersin-law: Wilton, Lawrence and Roy Hepburn; daughters-in-law: Anamae Fowler, Amy; nieces and nephews: Ann Miller, Stephanie, Denise, Tamika and Tamara Fowler, Anastasia Sylvester, Chrystal Taylor, Patricia (David Sr.) Gibson, Selena (Wilbert) Adderley, Gregor, Mcquba and Travis Fowler, Stephen Pinder, Durville Walkes, Basil Tawari and Ann-Marie “Nash” Butterfield, Ryan and Roynette Hepburn, Jamal Rolle, Jevon Gibson, Trevor and Thalia Gomez, Maya Beckford, Cameron Sherman, Apryl and McKenzie, Ronald Wallace; grand nieces and nephews: Sharanda, Shayvonne and Barrington Miller, Tamea Johnson, Melissa, Elizabeth and Alisha Fowler, Samuel Saunders Jr., Tarico Bethel, Shawn Knowles, Vandyle Goodman, Brittany Exinor, Tricia Sylvester, Latanya Lovelle and Sabrina Rolle, Dakota, David Jr., and David Gibson, Sharilyn Woods, Antonya (Mario) Bain of Atlanta GA., Anthony Jr., Antonio, Ridge, and Tevin Fowler; other relatives and friends: Sarah (Barrington) Watson, Helen and Andre Knowles, Lorraine, Shantell, Terrance (Shenique) Flowers, Nashika Newton, Antonio Fox, Carolyn (Samuel) Hepburn, Maxine Bastian, Keisha Knowles, Melanie, Patricia, Marie, Alison, Wakney, Mabel Moss, Marco Lockhart, Maddie Henley of Ft. Lauderdale, Joseph (Berthia) Knowles and family, Margo Demeritte and family, Tinker family, Cousin Rosey

and family, Cousin Elsie and family, Lorraine Johnson and family, Carl Rolle and family, Cooper family, The Soldier Road family, Cat Island New Bight family, Neeley family from Ft. Lauderdale, Hillview Church family, The Redemption Church family, and many other friends and families too numerous to mention.

Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at Serenity Funeral Home and Crematorium, #153 Baillou Hill Road, New Providence on Saturday from 12:00noon to 5:00pm and at the church on Sunday from 9:30am to service time.

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Death Notice For Colonel Gene Jerome Paul Walker, 83

of # 2499 SE Pinero Road, Port St. Lucie, Fl 34952 died on May 3rd 2026 at The Princess Margaret Hospital.

Mr. Walker is survived by his wife: Debra Walker; children, grand children and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention at this time.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a future date.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Serenity Funeral Home and Crematorium, #153 Baillou Hill Road, New Providence.

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Families are our #1 Priority

Mr. Perry Valentino Bowleg age 42 years of cotton wood Street, Pinewood Gardens died on May 6th, 2026 at The Princess Margaret Hospital.

Celebration Service For

Ms. Deanna Elizabeth Simmons, 33

of St. Jude’s, Montell Heights, New Providence, Bahamas will be held at Pentecostal Chruch Of Faith, Montell Heights, New Providence, Bahamas on Saturday, May 16th, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Officiating wikll be Bishop Dean M. Wells. Interment will follow in the Old Trail Cemetery, Soldier Road, New Providence.

She was predeceased by her grandparents: Miriam & Charles Kemp; uncles: Cornelius Barry, James, Kemp, Christopher Kemp, Phillip Kemp; aunt: Alicie Kemp; cousin: Harry Kemp; step-dad: Dale Simmons-partner of Marian Kemp

Deanna is survived by her aunt: Marion Kemp, who lovingly raised her from infancy and was a devoted mother to her throughout her life; her biological mother: Karen Kemp; sisters: Lenishka Arty (Canada) Melissa Louis; brothers: Junior Kemp, James Kemp, Justin Auguste, Benjamin Auguste; brother-in-law: Daniel Arty; aunts: Virginia Jordan (Clewsion Florida), Sylvia Kemp, Diane Kemp; uncles: Cyril and Thomas Kemp; nephews: Jaheem Prince Kemp, Jaylin Gliton, Khing Kemp; cousins: Marie Almonor, Marysha Edgecombe (Michael Edgecombe), Carlean Seymour Colebrooke (Husband Corvell Colebrooke), Itlean Seymour, Vincent Almonor, Carlton Seymour (wife Anita Scott Seymour), Maureena Almoner, Evander Mortimer Jr., Charles Javen Kemp Sr., (wifeWendanique Kemp, Charles, Javen Kemp Jr., Michelle J’vana Kemp, Alexis Mortimer, Omesha Russell, Fayth Almonor, Tierra Johnson, Taliyah Johnson, Devon POitier Sr., (Belle Glade Fl.), Devon Poitier Jr., Dai’Jah Poitier, Donovan Poitier, Ethan Almonor, Kaile Almonor, Serenity Almonor, Branison J. Kemp (wife Betty S. P., Kemp), Williamson Almonor, Tashawn Almonor, Willnesha Almonor, Williarene Almoner, Esia Johnson (Dave Davis) Enez Johnson, Zaraya Davis, Anthon Seymour, Carlissa Seymour, Atheio Scott, Skylar Seymour, Itlean Seymour (Johnross Minnis), Lamon Seymour, Joneisha Minnis, Jonnae Minnis, Tanisha Forestin, Amir Munnings, Dianna Kemp, Jametrio Johnson, Antonio Kemp, Kimberly Kemp; other relatives and friends: WR/C Mackey/Adderley, Laura Williams, Denise Smith, Thomas Ferguson, Tevin Ferguson, Dria Johnson, Dria King, David

Ferguson, Omar Russell, Monique Morrison, Terry, Darren, Ann, Linda, Keish Rose, Dalea Davis, staff & management of the Cricket Club, Tom’s Bar, Rubis Gas Station (Marathon Road), the Montel Heights Community, Evander Mortimer Sr. Darlean; numerous other realatives and friends too numerous to mention.

Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at Serenity Funeral Home and Crematorium, #153 Baillou Hill Road, New Providence on Friday from 12: 00noon to 5:00pm and at the church on Saturday from 9:30am to service time.

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Families are our #1 Priority

Death Notice For Mr. Perry Valentino Bowleg, 42

of Cotton Wood Street, Pinewood Gardens, New Providence, Bahamas died on Wednesday, May 6th, 2026 at the Princess Margaret Hospital.

Mr. Bowleg is survived by his parents: Janice Hepburn and Fred Bowleg; 2 son: Dominic and Perry Jr.; 1 daughter: Tanish; numerous aunts, uncle nieces nephews and cousins and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a future date.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Serenity Funeral Home and Crematorium, #153 Baillou Hill Road, New Providence.

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Families are our #1 Priority

Celebration Service For

Mr. Shawn Lance Gibson, 54

of Meadow Street, New Providence, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, May 16th, 2026, 11:00am at Bethlehem Holiness Faith Mission, Soldier Road, New Providence. Officiating will be Pastor Derick Maycock assisted by other ministers of the gospel. Cremation will follow.

Mr. Gibson is survived by his wife: Melanie Gibson; children: Shawn Jr., Shawnell, Brittney, Brian, Shawntae; step children: Edwidge, Kevin and Jason Williams; grandchildren: Miguel and Brianna Gibson; mother: Paulamae Johnson; step mother: Ismae Gibson; mother-in-law: Mable Fowler Forbes (deceased); father: Sidney Gibson (deceased); father-in-law: Ricardo Williams; sister-in-law: Veronica Forbes; siblings: Otis( Hurranda), Ricardo (Lashan), Raquel, Pedro, Andrew ( Christine, Jermaine ( Duranna), DeAngelo, Deon, Valentino, Leonardo (New York) and (step sister) Margo Uthant; aunts: Pearline Darling, Rosemary Knowles, Shelly Stubbs, Althea, Norma, Angela Johnson, Queenie, Edith, Enid and Patrice; uncles: Ezekiel, Samuel Johnson, Eugene, Levy and John Gibson; nieces: Otiska, Devonia, Latesha, Richard, Troykell, Candice, Lyriq, Preshanna, Pedrianna, Tamia, Andrea, Kimora, Jayanna, Jamiah, Javia; nephews: Patrick, Shakem, Michael, Ricardo Jr., Renardo, Renaldo, Paron, Pedro II Pedro III, Taysean, Trevon, Jaran, Jadan, Andrew Jr., Andrew and Kyiss; 1st cousins: Edward, Tanya, Erica, Donna, Carlos, Darren, Patrice, Drexel, Vanessa, Melissa, Keisha (Deon Brown), Ricardo, Daran,Sheen, Ty’Shawn, Shantell, Jennifer, Dan, Elvardo, William, Rudolph, Jeremy, Adam Glenn, Glenda Gittens, Gregory, Clide, Patrice, Darren, Darren Sweeting, Anna and Shannie; and other relatives and friends including: Albany Family, Ron Johnson, Conrad Lightbourne, Mr. Hanna, Charral Rolle, Joy Tucker (MOHW) Williams family and Fowler Family.

Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at Serenity Funeral Home and Crematorium, #153 Baillou Hill Road, New Providence on Friday from 12:00 noon to 5:00pm and at the church on Saturday from 9:30am until service time.

Where the Name

Funeral Service For

Jeremy Ricardo Thompson Sr., 55

of Turtle Drive, Carmichael Road, New Providence, Bahamas, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Wednesday, April 29th, 2026. Service will be held at East Sunrise Mortuary Chapel, #183 Baillou Hill and Cordeaux Avenue, New Providence on Friday, May 15th, 2026 at 11:00a.m. Officiating will be Pastor BeccaMae Stubbs, assisted by Pastor Kim D. Ferguson and other Ministers of the Gospel. Cremation will follow.

He was predeceased by his parents: Maryanne Dean Thompson and Prince Thompson; grandmother: Harriet Dean Thompson Minott.

He leaves to cherish his memory are his beloved children: Jade D. Jeremy Prince, Jayden, Jercaro J, Jermeko L and Jervado J. Thompson; sisters: Colette Rolle/Thompson-Bootle, Harriet Thompson-McDonald (Alistair McDonald), Margaret Thompson, Hilary Higgs and Diane Green; nephews: Deniro Thompson and Justin Prince McDonald; nieces: Tamara Knowles, Margo Frazer, Vanessa Knowles, Lavandia Adderley, Tyvonia Adderly, Mariah Celesti and Meagan Dryden; aunt: Rosie Dean and family; relatives: Vaneria Taylor, Pearlene, Vianna, Cheryl, Doreen Williams, Dianna Rolle, Blanch Sands, Loretta Dean of Mastic Point, Andros, Andrea and Tracy Dean of Fort Pierce, Florida; Buddy Dean, James Campbell, Bernard, Andrea Williams, and Darvon Williams; Shenamae Taylor, Hilary Higgs, Kayleaser, Monique, Darvonia, Sherrell, Santece, Ashanti Williams, Jordanae Thompson, Amariage Taylor, Eldricka Taylor, Shaquel Strachan, and Denerika Johnson; Denwrick, Shandwick (“Pretty Boy”) Taylor, Eldridge Taylor, Fenchel Taylor of Fort Pierce, Florida, Deran, Terrell, Lynden Williams, Kawan Gibson, Otis Rolle Jr., Phillip and Sharyado Rolle; special mention is extended to: Marvin Tucker, Nat Cooper and Family, Litia Hestie, Enid Arthur and Family, Everette Miller, Blakely Miller, Ruth Smith and family, Marilyn McKenzie and family, The Miami Street Family, the Government High School Class of ’88, Val Thompson, Dylan Hanna and friend Valentino Sqwar Josey for their support and presence.

Friends may pay their last respects at East Sunrise Mortuary, #183 Baillou Hill Road & Cordeaux Avenue, New Providence from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Thursday (TODAY) and again at the chapel from 10:00 a.m. to service time on Friday.

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Pandora Louise Nottage-Miller, 70

a resident of #2 Birchlane, Pinewood Gardens, New Providence, Bahamas, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Friday, April 24th, 2026. Service will be held at Church of God of Prophecy, Meadow Street and Hospital Lane on Saturday, May 16th, 2026 at 10:00a.m. Officiating will be Bishop Hulan Hanna, Assisted by Associate Pastor Cecil Knowles. Interment will follow at Lakeview Memorial Gardens, J.F.K. Drive and Gladstone Road, New Providence.

Pandora is survived by her one loving and devoted daughter: Nurse Nora Anya Brown; sons: Eyan Nottage, Kevin & Marvin Miller; sister: Olga Duncan; brother: Gladstone Orlando Nottage (Miami, Fl); grandchildren: Tristen Hanna, Seaniqua Roberts, Marco Nottage Jr., Makasia and Wislait Nottage, Mason & Malia Miller; great grandchildren: Jayden & Shaniyah Burrows, Kaylah and Hailey Roberts; grandson-in-law: Karlos Roberts; sisters-in-law: Urismae Nottage, Sylvia Nottage, Mary Taylor, Magaret Miller; best friends: Andrea Hepburn & Barbara Pratt; numerous nieces & nephews: Pastor Jennifer Kemp, Esther, Brenda, Brandi & Gary (Miami Fl), Nekeba, Gardenia, Nathan, Karen and Javorne Duncan, Sharon & Christine Nottage, Pastor Ingrid Ezeh, Tamika Strachan, Princess Lockhart, Tamara Sands, Carvason, Stephen, & Melba Nottage, Emery & Sharlene Cooper, Tanya, Antwanette, Patrick & Anthony Nottage, Angle Moree, Christine and George Williams, Nurse Yvette Turnquest; other relatives and friends: Sanctuary of the Redeem Church, Ms. Andrea Roberts & Daughters, Mr. & Mrs. Cartwright (neighbor), Mrs. Deborah & family (neighbor), Kendolyn Toussiant & family (neighbor); god son Julien Mateo Miller, Victoria Griffin (neighbor), The Mall at Marathon; Kelly’s, Food Court, Dollar Store, Island Luck, Breakfast Club Ladies @ Wendy’s, Angela Bowe, Rosie Brown, Marlene Dillet & others, President Of The Ladies on the Beach Ms. Ruthann, Beach Vendors Gia and all the other ladies including Martha, Thelma and All the other Sisters, The Honorable Patricia Deveaux (Speaker Of The House Of Assembly & Member of Parliament for Bamboo Town, The Honorable Fred Mitchell (Member of Parliament for Fox Hill & Chairman of The PLP), Doctors & Nurses at the Princess Margaret Hospital including A&E, Oncology & Burns Dressing Clinics & Medical area wards, Metropolitan Baptist Church & Archbishop G Elton Major and Pastor Peter Hanna & family.

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

Crystal Vernita Ferguson-Mortimer, 33

a resident of Mosquito Drive, Fox Dale, New Providence, Bahamas died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Sunday, April 19th, 2026. Service will be held at Nassau Fellowship Centre, Miami Street and Balfour Avenue, New Providence on Saturday, May 16th, 2026 at 11:00a.m. Officiating will be Bishop Vontenken Rolle, assisted by Bishop Ian Ferguson and other Ministers of the Gospel. Cremation will follow.

Left to cherish her memories are her daughters: Kylie and Zarah Symonette; mother: Melony Ferguson; father: Clifton Mortimer; mom: Tiffany Mortimer; brothers: Michael Lynes, Barrecio Ferguson (Ashanti) and Jabez Mortimer; sisters: Joanne, Destiny, Gina, and Tylah; aunts: Theresa Lynes, Wendy Deveaux, Barbara Pratt, Betty Rolle, Bernadette Thurston, Virginia Marshall, Patsy Neymour and Larica Ambrister; uncles: Monfred Forbes, Alfred Mortimer, James Thompson, Phillip Ferguson, James Pratt and Valentino Davis; nieces: Tyler and Amira; nephews: Kiko and Jafari; grand aunts: Emma Johnson and Orean Saunders; grand uncles: John and Rubin Forbes and Bishop Randy Frazer; cousins: Margaret, Terron, Valentina, Wyatt, Alexio, Monty Max, Marcus, Del’Lano, Sonia, Saria, Anthony, Nathaniel, Shantell, Samantha, Edward, Valentino, Shakira, Joshua, Latoya, Lisa, Joy, Sheba, Monique, Neville, Vontenken, Jennifer, Doniqua, Gabrielle, Donathan, Jason, Jeffery, Bronwyn, Ahmaal and Helen; special friend: Kenon Symonette; numerous relative and friends including: Terance Russell and family, Cobbie Symonette and family, Atlantis Beach Vendors, Foxdale Community, Bishop Ian Ferguson and Family, Bishop Wilbert and Martha Storr, Nassau Fellowship Centre Family, Hon. Fred Mitchell, Rev. Mavis Hutchinson and Hon. Glenys Hanna Martin.

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

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Gerald Albert Williams, 64

of East Park Estates, died on Sunday, May 10th, 2026, at the Princess Margaret Hospital.

He is survived by his daughter: Kayashia (Kerim) Gaitor; Special friend & partner: Abigail Ferguson; Mother: Dorcas Williams; Brother: Leroy Williams; Sisters: Delores (George) Burrows, Sheila Fountain, Ayodele Williams; Numerous nieces, nephews 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 on Parkgate & Village Road.

of Sir Clement Julian Estates, New Providence, Bahamas who died on Monday, April 20, 2026 will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2026, 11:00am at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, West Street, New Providence. Officiating will be Father Glen C. Nixon assisted by Deacon E. Danny Price. Interment will follow in Lakeview Memorial Gardens, John F. Kennedy Drive, New Providence.

She is survived by her special friend: Derick Feaster; sisters: Tracy Ferguson, Desiree ClarkeCharlton, Desma Clarke, Simone Wilkinson, Sharon Lightfoot and Renee Bullard; brothers: Tycoon Wilkinson and Derek Wilkinson; children: Reshad Baillou, Philtario Jules, Shakeem Woodside, Shanell Lockhart, Desiree Lockhart; grandchildren: Rejon Baillou and Derek Thompson; nieces: Monesha Culmer, Iesha Russell, Elaine Pierre, Kristie and Nevaeh Lightfoot, Miashyia Saunders; nephews: Patrick Clarke, Kidtell Ferguson, Garnett Charlton, Joseph Charlton, Evan Lockhart, Akeem Lightbourne, Jaleel, Macalin and Nathanael Lightfoot, Michael Saunders Jr. Eddison Bullard- Blackwell, Ethan Blackwell; grandnephews: Patrick Demeritte; cousins: May and Tanya Ferguson; aunt: Joann Wilson; uncle: Ed and Eddison Wilkinson; brothers-in-law: Malford Charlton, Jerome Nixon, Marvin Lightfoot and Gary Cooper; son-in-law: Colyn McDonald; daughter-in-law: Natasha Joseph; numerous other relatives and friends including: Shanique Bodie and Family, Yvonne Rolle and Family, Tyrese Brown and Family, The Four Seasons Staff and Customers, The Coconut Grove Family, Philip Sr., Philip Jr. and Philipa Jules and Family, Israel Moss and Family, Perrinique Charlton and Family, The Baillou Family, The Bahamas Medical Family, The Aetos Holding Family, Sheryl Clarke and Family, Ava Nesbitt and Family, Roxi Ts and Family, Mr. and Mrs. Carey and The Kenneth’s Food Store Family, Sandra Knowles Duncombe and Family, Derek Thompson, Vincent Vanderpool-Wallace, Sharell Storr and The Yellow Elder Family, Sicily Seymour Roberts and Philip Roberts Jr. and Family, The John Chea Family, The Restaurant Supply Family, JD Seafood Family, Apex Gas and Family, Latoya Spence and Family, Tyesha Miller and Family, Rose Richardson and Family, Lyn and Randolph Curtis and Family, Ray and Maggie Rahming and Family, Brad Woodside and Family, Kim Turnquest and Family, The McDonald Family, Mr. and Mrs. Coley and The Caribbean Lighting Family, The Bain and Grants Family, The Englerston Family, Ms. Mary and Family, Melinda and Karen Greenslade and Family, Royniqua Cartwright and Family, RBPF Family, The Central Foods Family and Kay’s Fine Jewelry Family, Lower Bogue Eleuthera Family, Jarvis and Andrea Knowles and Family, Riche Rolle and Family, Shanell Percentie and Family, The Abaco Club on Winding Bay and Family, Sterling and Demetri Smith and Family, Levonne Morris and Family, PMH Private Surgical Family, Sir Clement and Julian Estates Family, The Revival Faith Missions Church and Family.

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

Ivan Livingston Major, 67

a resident of Second Street, Coconut Grove, New Providence, Bahamas died on Friday, May 1st, 2026 at the Princess Margaret Hospital.

He is survived by his wife: Dora Major; 2 children: Methera and Dumar Major; numerous adopted children, 3 grandchildren: Maria and Andrew Gibson and Amiyah Walkes; siblings: Lily, Joyce, Patricia, Solomon, Cleve and Carson Bowe; sisters-in-law: Karen Clarke, Vadilia, Camille, Shantell Arnett, Beryl Pugh, Barbara Archer, Sharon Heidi and Janine Arnett; brothers-in-law: Lester, Carlos and Kent Arnett; aunts: Judy Whyms, Patricia Morley, Antoinette Babbs; uncles: Eddie and Kendall Ferguson, and other relatives and friends.

Funeral Service will be announced at a later date.

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Roderick Brown, 64

of Captain Road, Coral Heights, New Providence, Bahamas died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.

He is survived by his Children, Crispin, Kyle, Javard and Rodesha Brown, Chudney and Chellone Davis; Sisters, Delphene Thompson and Stephanie Hepburn; Brothers, Dr. Lynwood Brown, Nathaniel and Alex Brown; Special Friend: Catherine Davis; Five Grandchildren; Numerous Nieces and Nephews and Other Relatives and Friends.

Funeral Service will be announced at a later date.

Vernon Wilfred Moss, 59

of Kelly Lane, New Providence, Bahamas died at his residence on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.

He is survived by his wife: Alinda Sargent-Moss; daughters: Cynstarcia Campbell, WPC Richea Sargent, Immigration Officer Richan Munnings and Verniquah Moss; sons: Keith Miller, PC Vernon Moss Jr. and PC Veron Moss; sisters: Sharmaine Cartwright, Vanria, Judy, Shanelle and Samnatha Moss, Patronella Bain and Vanessa Johnson; brothers: Samuel Jr., Ricardo, Dion and Jason Moss; six grandchildren: Keithranique, Damiyah, Cori, Keeno Jr., Dayelle and Cairo; numerous nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.

Funeral Service will be announced at a later date.

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Ms. Oralee McPhee, 68

a resident of Jack Fish Drive, Carmichael Road, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly of George Town, Exuma, Bahamas will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at South West Church of God Cathedral, Carmichael Road, New Providence. Officiating will be Bishop Carlton Adderely assisted by Reverend Troy Hanna. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Gardens, Soldier Road, New Providence.

She was predeceased by her parents: Reynard & Felicia McPhee; son: Dario McPhee; brothers: Corporal Alton “Pipey”, Marlon & Rodney McPhee; sisters: Ethel McPhee & Principal Nursing Office Gloria Gardiner.

Cherished memories lives on in the hearts of her son: Drameco Mckinney (Shequeta); grandchildren: Daevon & Dariel McPhee, Drameco Jr., Dramaine and Dramiyah McKinney; brothers: Reynard Sr. “Hasty”, John & Kendal “Iceman” McPhee; sister: Sheila McPhee; adopted mother: Sylvia Malone; adopted sister: Betty Morley; sister-in-law: Beverley McPhee, Ruth McPhee; brother-in-law: Norman Gardiner; aunts: Martha McPhee, Albertha Bullard; nieces & nephews: Anya Tinker (Robert), Ian (Anatasha) & Carlos (Candice) Ferguson, Chief Petty Officer Crevin Brian Anderson, Latoya Rolle, Therese & Demico Gardiner, Oliva ‘Shine’, Reynardo, Reynadia, Krizia & Kaniel Mcphee, Javon, Cordero, Tijuan & Janae Mcphee, Marcia Clarke (Quinton), Kenja Higgs (Don), Jarrod Sr., Adrianna, Jason & Marlon Jr. McPhee, Kenyon, Karl, Karla, Kenrissa, Brandon Mcphee, Madeen Bullard (Ricardo); grand & great grand nieces & nephews: Ianae (Camron), Bradley(Amir), Dereka (Kimani, Treylyn), Nurse Carlesha (Jadon Jr., Jacaiah), Carlos Jr. & Camari Ferguson, Tennyson Tinker, Bryan (Brianna), Breann, Brinique & Brayden Anderson, Tyler Darville, Destiny, Olivia ‘Sunshine’ Mcphee, Trey Carey, Za’Riyah, Breanna & Gracia Clarke, Eythan Dorsett, Christopher Rolle Jr., Kenya, Siriyah, Kaylee, Kiana (Kaiya), Frannargio & Karl Mcphee Jr., Kyle Moss, Donteo Higgs, Jarrod Jr., Kiarjean, Kiarsha McPhee; other relatives & friends: Bishop Carlton & Min. Rudy Adderley, Clement, Kirk, Elliott &

DeAndre McKinney and Family, Lindop McPhee (New York), Gladstone “ Coach” McPhee (Daisy), Arnold McPhee, Susan (Don), Juanita Armbrister (Albert) McPhee, Vernie McKenzie, Milton, Natasha, Dwayne & the entire Strachan Family, Davina Thompson, James Bullard, Joel Deveaux & Family, LaToya Polacek, Rev. Bernal Bullard (Rose), Pachely Bullard, Nurse Ernestine Flowers, Beverley Coleby, Trudymae Rolle-Smith & Family, Maxine Munroe & Family, Terevas Forbes, Ethel Lundy, Sylvia Peterson, Ruby Simmons, Zanovia Coakley & Family, Mavis Jackson & PNO Gen Jackson-Bowe & Family, Ret./ ASP Sidney McPhee & Family, Advilda Dames, Wayne Rolle, Christine Hanna, Sandra Bain & Diana Duncombe and Family, Yvonne & Deon Bethel & Family, Willamae & Don Lotmore, Christopher & Cynthia Bullard, Magnolia, Etta Bullard & Family, Denise Cockburn, Monalisa McPhee, Shamala Mcphee & Families, Zanovia Coakley-Mills & Family, Winifred Newbold, Iris & Norma Kemp, Jessie Paul, Tiffany & Mannix Barton, Joann Beneby & Family, Marina Babwah, Edna Brown, Nurse Jasmine Romer-Dawkins, Livingston ‘Stealy’ Romer & Family, Doreen Strachan, Shirley & Miriam McPhee & Family, Rose Humes, Eula Morley, Jacqueline & Blanche Sears & Madonna Evans & Family, Marina & Elisha “Bud” Rolle, Sharon & Lisa Clarke & Family, Natalie & Paulette Taylor, Dr. Vernard Mcphee, Julian Marshall & Family, Edna Brown & Patience Forbes & Family, Angela Bethel & Family, Dr. Andrille Hillhouse, Frances Deveaux, Don Pinder, Eulila Veta Sands, Jessie Cooper, Neighbors (Geovannia, Jerrayia, Kenny, Bianca, Mark & Families), Pamela Sturrup, Sharlene Reid, Crystal Johnson & Family, Ashley, Karen Dames, Vincel Balfour, Richardson Dorce, Ricky Rolle, Ronald Jennings, Charis Tinker, Marco & Michelle Roberts, Bridgette Miller, Reiko Major, Nyoschi Russell, Hennessy Darville and Families, Chalavar Evans, Patricia Saunders, Lamarque Brown & Family, Southwest Cathedral Family, Rev. Dr. Diana Francis & First Baptist Church Family, Lennox Paton & Associates & Staff, Dr. Leonard Stephens, Dr. Delton Farquharson, Doctors & Nurses of Female Medical One especially Nurse Bertia Rahming, Hasty’s Homeplate, Class of 1975-1977 Exuma Senior High, Warriors & Musical Youths Junkanoo Groups and Penny Bank Lane & Family; and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to name and a host of 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, New Providence on Friday from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. and at the church on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until service time.

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Dedeliah Bethel, 82

a resident of Woodburn Estates off Johnson Road, New Providence, Bahamas, died on Monday, May 11, 2026.

She is survived by her sons: Carl W. Bethel KC (Lisa) and Senior Pastor Lyall S. Bethel (Janell); grandchildren: Alithia (Keith), Wilshire (Ashley), Lauren, Carlyle, Scottie, Jamaal, Morganne, Leah and Logan; great grandchildren: Annalise, Brooklyn, Carson and Astrid; sister: Verlease Adderley; nieces and nephews: Nicole, Gail, Trevor, Lisa Bain and Samantha and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Deborah Ann Boodle, 74

a resident of Eight Terrace West, Centerville, New Providence, Bahamas, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Sunday, May 10, 2026.

She is survived by her husband: Rev. Samuel Boodle; son: Shannon Balfour; daughter: Yvette Crowe; grandchildren: Matthew Crowe, Sarah Crowe, Shannon Jr., Shandeka, Shaique and Shakela Balfour; sister: Kayla Smith; niece: Kayshel Munroe; nephews: Kevin and Jermaine Smith and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Christina Elizabeth Hanna, 60

a resident of #34 Lynden Pindling Estates, New Providence, Bahamas, died at the Cleveland Clinic Hospital, Fort Lauderdale, Florida on Sunday, May 10, 2026.

She is survived by her husband: Curtis Hanna Jr.; mother: Shirley Collie; sisters: Charlene CollieHarris, Cassandra and Carissa Collie, Nikki, Nadia and Twana Lockhart; brothers: Ricardo, Peter and Ian Lockhart; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Dwayne Leon Collie, 56

a resident of #20 Flamingo Gardens, New Providence, Bahamas, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Saturday, May 2, 2026.

He is survived by his son: Dwayne Collie Jr.; mother: Shirley Taylor; sisters: Ashanda Taylor, Jessica Pinder, Annishka Morley, Tiffany Sweeting, Monalisa and Janika Collie; brothers: Dwayne Morley, Ownen Collie, Collie Augustine; aunts: Elizabeth and Leanna Collie, Dorina Smith; Nieces: Daysha Johnson, Ciara Bowe; nephews: Turan and Taraj Taylor and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Funeral Services For Cecil Rudolph Rahming, 82

a resident of #203 Tamarind Close, East Coral Estates #3, Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas and formerly of Millers, Long Island, Bahamas will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, 15th May, 2026 at Community at Heart Tabernacle, Church of God of Prophecy, Coral Road, Freeport, Grand Bahama. Officiating will be Rev’d Jeremy Adderley. Interment will follow at The Grand Bahama Memorial Park#2.

Left to cherish his fond memories are his devoted wife: Mae; sons: Stefon, Cecil Jr.; daughters: Melonie and Monique; adopted daughter: Shanya Frazier (Quinto); daughterin-law: Karis; grandchildren: Stefon Jr., Antheo & D’Angelo DeGregory, Carlito Davis, Makquel Sands, Antajah, Anjayah Rahming; great grandchildren: Aundre Rahming, Demaya Antheo Jr., Amero, Greyson DeGregory; sisters: Malvise & Oralee Adderley; brother-in-law: Minister Ezekiel Adderley; sisters-in-law: Dulce Henry, Ena Holmes, Miranda Reid, Joyce Luke, Marcia Russell; nieces: Bernadette Beneby (Captain Vincent) Rosetta Moss, Dale, Fiona, Natasha Adderley, Michelle Dittmar Lynette, Jessica Rahming; nephew: Anthony (Monique) Johnathan, Associate Pastor Minister Jermaine Adderley; and a host of other relatives and friends including: Bishop Dr. George E Thompson Jr. (Minister Damaris Thompson) Samuel (Lula) Thompson of Miami FL, Derek, Phillip (Pollyann), Deacon Andrew (Lillie) & Deacon Basil (Theresa) Thompson, Deloris, Kendrick, Dedrick, Shereka Adderley , Samantha Stuart, Sherene, Wallace Jr, Malinda, Elliot, Leroll , Kizzy Adderley. Ruth & Oralee Smith, Siobhan Addison and family, Gazelle Higgs & family, Velma & Douglas Adderley, Jeff Adderley, Adrianna Smith & Family, Edney & Gigi Sherman and Family, Craig & Dorothy Nicholls, Angie Cartwright and Family, Mavis Joseph, Kyri, Kate, Georgina Pratt& Family, Henry& Vernita Darville, Anthony & Shena Dames and Family, Eula Aranha and Family, Jewel, Rosemary Rolle and Family, Ethlyn Johnson and Family, Kelly Whitfield and Family, Ann Hall and Family, Knolia, Deora, Kyrsta, Jennie Davis and Family Doctor and Nurses at the Rand Memorial Hospital Dr. Forbes, The Burnt Ground Community.

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

Mrs. Agatha Leuganna Sands, 91 née Turnquest

of #1 Fenchurch Drive, Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas and formerly of Nassau, Bahamas will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, 16th May, 2026 at The Chapel at Yager Funeral Home, Queen’s Highway. Officiating will be Pastor Theodore Mackey. Cremation will follow.

She was predeceased by her three granddaughters: Shantel and Sharekka Cartwright and Rhondrica Sands Cox.

Precious memories will linger in the hearts of her daughters: Deborah (William) Cartwright, Rhondi (Nathaniel) Thompson, Meteddies aka Teddy Sands, Laverne (Kendal) Carroll and Princess (Jesse) Lee; sons: George (Karen) Sands and Deric (Marion) Sands; grandchildren: Shanique and Shanada Cartwright, Rhondelle and Ramano Taylor Jevon and Vincent Rahming, George, Giovanni (Kristin), Georgio and Alexandria Sands, Kimberly Guiden, Catriona, Keva, Brett Sands; Anthony (Niquita), Roderico (Tasia) Carroll and Devon Bonaby, Celest, Lesley Jr and Rashad Bowe, Lindsia Davis and Lindsey Sands; two brothers: Reuben (Bettymae) Turnquest and Jefferson (Lorraine) Turnquest; 37 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; adopted children: Alexandrea Gatis and Eirene Gatis-Thronebury; former Boss: Maria and Nick Gatis; godchild: Sherry Deal; special friends: Philip Williams, Inspector Gwendolyn Symonette-Pinder, Inspector Meko Evans and Mr. Kevin Armbrister; her pet protector: Midnight.

Relatives and friends may pay their respects at Yager Funeral Home & Crematorium, Queens Highway on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until service time.

Funeral Services For Dereck Cooper, 54

and a resident of #53 Beachway Drive, Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, 16th May, 2026 at St. Matthews’s Baptist Church, Pelican Point, Grand Bahama. Officiating will be Pastor Freddie Laing. Interment will follow at The Pelican Point Public Cemetery.

Left to cherish his fond memories are his wife: Akemia Bain Cooper; children: Delisa Cooper, Kayla Black, Akeem Bain, Onyx Cooper his beloved Dog; mother: Ann Hield; grandmother: Fairdoll Cooper; father: Bursil Cooper; sister: Juliann Wilson; brother: Bursil Cooper Jr., Julian Wilson, Lynden Lundy; grand aunt: Loretta Laing; aunts: Verna (Preston) Cooper Telisa Rolle, Mary Rhaming, Madge Hield; uncles: Joseph Cooper (Chapelle), Patrick Cooper, Marvin Cooper, Ashwell Hield; sister-in-law: Alice McGregor; brothers-in-law: Martin McGregor, Anton Bain, Kevin McGregor; nieces and nephews: Martin Jr., Marcia, Nadia and Carvan, Macaratinal, Mickey, Destiny, Theo, Anton Jr., Martina, Micheal Jr., Marcus, Mactwain II and Hope, Mckeia, Mckell, Milexia and Milethea, Cassidy, Jadyn, Jeremy, Kirk Jeremiah, Arianna, Makiyah; grand nieces and nephews: Martinique, Martin III, Marvinique, Eddrea, Sudeikis, KayLisa, Rickia, Navardo, Ezekiel, Esther, Mariah, Mactwain III, Makajah, T’ajannae-Emma, Macarlyia, Summer; cousins: Patricia (Julius) Edwards, Patraina (Alvin Jr.) Laing, Patrick “Zhivargo” Jr. (Cheryl)Cooper, Adrian Newman, Donavan & Nashay Rolle, Rev Preston Jr. (Carol) David Sr. (Sylvia), Maurice, Corey (Marsha), Fernley (Brennamae), Alvin, Kacy (Janine) Cooper, Nakia (Daron) Pratt, Jason (Matrena) Laing, Fredericka Swain, Pastor Tyrone Thompson, Pastor Darrin Rolle JP, Jasmin Rolle, Derrinnea, Darrin JR, Kierro, Shawna, Shawn, Kera, Kiesha, Sierra, Sarae, Eliana, Andrea, Alfred, Veronica, Serena, Syril, Robbie, Pearl, Kevin, Hellen, Bud, Samantha, Jermaine, Corraine, Marvinique, Helena, Aretha, Lincoln and Craig Williams, Rudolph Laing (Martha), Franklyn Thomas (Sandra), Apostle Tyrone Thomas (Minister Gloria), Durell Thomas (Fredericka), Carla Thomas, Michael Laing (Ethel), Hetline Nelson (Ronald), Pastor Patricia Laing-Bodie, Joanne Lightbourne (Michael), Eloise Russell (Larry Sr.), Carolyn Laing-Rolle, Everrette Laing, Ken Laing, Glenn Laing, Gloria Laing, Min. Sandra Clarke (Pastor Stafford), Jackie Morley (Richard), Donald Laing, Donna Laing-Jones, Buster Laing (Doral), Robier Laing, Marcia Williams (Simeon), Treava Thompson, Ryreah Laing, Whitney Laing (Theolinda), George “Wilbert”, Johnny, Ben Pratt, Gloria Sawyer; Pelican Point community: Pastor Freddie Jr. (Nicoya) Laing, Reverend Lawrence Laing & Family, Leon Laing & Family, Natalie Laing & Family, The Late Vittie Thomas & family, Ivan Laing & Family, and the Late Violet Roberts & Family, Lovely Pinder & Family, Horatio Baillou & Family, The Late Preston Mather & Family, The Late Rosebella Newman and Family.

Relatives and friends may pay their respects at Yager Funeral Home & Crematorium, Queens Highway, Greeport, Grand Bahama on Friday from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. and at the church on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until service time.

Myra Minerva Ferguson, 69

a resident of #194 Richmond Avenue, North Bahamia, Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, 17th May, 2026 at Freeport Seventh Day Adventist Church, Gambier Drive. Officiating will be Pastors Terry Tanis, Peter Watson and Dr. Michael Owusu. Interment will follow at The Grand Bahama Memorial Park#2.

Myra was predeceased by her husband: Hosea Ferguson.

She leaves to cherish her loving memory are her children: Anya Jefferson and Shazarah (Dr. Terrel) Humes; grandchildren: Sydney Ferguson, Aniya Jefferson, Terrel and Tahlia Humes; adopted mom: Ruth Walkes; siblings: Perry and Arnette Dean, Dwayne (Lisa) Armbrister and Roderick Armbrister; adopted brothers: Kirk, Barry Shane and Antwon Saunders; brothers and sisters-in-law: Anthony (Priscilla) Ferguson, Roslyn Stuart and Brian (Elmore) Jacques; nieces and nephews: Marcia Major, Shaneka, Charles Hanna, August, Avonne and Ashley Armbrister, Monique Howell, Aliyah and Maya Holness, Hakeem, Kadashian, Chataquawa and Roderick Jr. Armbrister, Armbrister, Tashyma Fox, Jacqueline Hart, Dr. Brenda (Dr. Michael) Owusu, Yolanda Pratt, Nicole Jennings, Subrina Minnis, Jackson, Jeffery, Anthony and Mannix Minnis, Dwayne (Dr. Latavia) Stuart, Jervon (Natasha )Stuart, Emily (Hugh) Duncombe, Dr. Alexandria Stuart, Howard (Leecy) Stuart, Maguerite Wallace, Daphne Williams, Briel, Brinique and Brinel Jacques, Jeffery Handfield, Dr. Sheldon, Brandon, Milton and Dr. Shelleta Ferguson, Thomas (Myriam) Ferguson, Beverly (Aaron) Trujillo, Antoinette Valeris, Alixe, Wilson, Henrich, and Jeffery Alexander; Belline Gustave, Jaclin Walton, Eva and Johnny Williams, Nelson, and Prenell Ferguson; and a host of other relatives and friends: Mr. Michael and Maggie Turner, Jean Williams and Family, Sherry Sawyer and Family, Eleanor Simmons and Family, Veronica Pratt and Family, Gelitha Humes and Family, Violet Stubbs and Family, Pastor Howard Barr and Family, Ena Cooper and Family, Era Gibson and Family, Magh Morgan and Family, Betsy Munroe and Family, Kathy Forbes and Family, Etta Ewing and Family, Winsome Flowers and Family, Sylvia Mortimer and Family, The Richmond Avenue Family, Flocie Lubin and Family, Pastor E. Dannie Clarke and Family, Pastor Paul Scavella and Family, The members of the Freeport, Eight Mile Rock, Shiloh and Johnson Park Seventh-day Adventist Church members, Mrs. Agatha Thompson and the Staff of the Oceanview Retirement Village, Teachers and Staff of The Hawksbill High, Jack Hayward High, and Sister Mary Patricia Russell Junior High Schools, and Dr. Odia Stubbs; and a host of other friends and relatives too numerous to mention. If in preparing this tribute, we have unintentionally omitted any name, please know it was not from our hearts. Myra was loved and cared for by so many, and we sincerely acknowledge and appreciate each person who touched her life with love, kindness, friendship, and support.

Relatives and friends may Sign The Book of Condolences at the church on Sunday from 9:30 a.m. until service time.

Funeral Service For

Annamae Maria Smith, 68

a resident of Fernbury Avenue, New Providence, Bahamas will be held at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, West Street North, New Providence on (TODAY) Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Officiating will be Fr. Glen Nixon assisted by Fr. Junior Calixte and Simeon Roberts. Interment will follow in Catholic Cemetery, Tyler Street, New Providence.

Left to cherish her memories are her daughters: Tenniel Nautrell Lightbourne Stubbs, Britney Fern Seymour, DPT; mother: Lillian Emily Rolle Aranha; chosen granddaughter: Paris Lesbott; brother: Tyrone “T” Smith; sisters: Minister Althea Neely, Marilyn Smith, Carmetta Ingraham, Antonia “Sexy” Lesbott; aunt: Blanche “Nell” Stubbs; nephews: Claude Lesbott Jr., Lecristo Lesbott, Tevin Lesbott, Garnett Coghiel, Tyrone Smith Jr., Tyrell Smith, Phillip Jr. & Delvano Ingraham; nieces: Sonovia Williams, Sandrene Coghiel, Minister Quinty Sears, Tenia Smith, Tamika Ingraham, La’Roona Anderson, Danielle Thompson, Larandel Mortimer; grandnephews and grandnieces: Patrick Jr. & Shania Carey, Isiah Buckley Coghiel, Amber Saunders, Rashad Tuckerz Jr., Damerco Sears, Dillyn Sears, Abigail Sears, Tyshon, Chloe and Gabriella Smith, Alcion Thompson, Kayden Sweeting, Paige Ingraham, Delron and Shiloh Ingraham, Marica Thompson, Danae Thompson, Rayshad Pennington, Bryson Glinton, Ki’Shawn Lesbott, Christoff, Christina and Tevin Lesbott Jr.; great grand nieces: Alaye Smith, Sky Carey and Kaden Tucker; cousins: Beryl Stubbs Russell, Elizabeth Aranha, Andrew, Alfred and Shirlene Stubbs, Diane Rolle, Susan Smith and Christine Stubbs; godchildren: Albert-George & Pheron Bodie, Cohen Fox, Ebsalom Dendy, Marissa Russell, Keyvonne McAulsky; chosen sons: Ryan Seymour, Arthel Gibson; chosen daughters: Simone Outten, Vernice Grant and Anthonique Hanna; chosen brother: Kenhugh Rolle; other relatives and friends: The Seymour family, The Lightbourne family, Julia Outten and Family, Gelita and Glen Hall and Family, Heather Smith and family, Kevin and Rose Fox and Family, Martin Fox and family, Margaret Campbell and Family, Dorothy and Frank Hanna and Family, Apostle Drs. Trevor and Madrica Wilson and Family, Jennifer Ottley and family; godfather: Philly, The Rt. Hon. Dame Janet Bostwick DBE and family, Yvonne Dendy and family, Tressie Lynch and family, Sharon Turnquest and Family, Stephanie Rolle and Family, Marilyn McKenzie and Family, Paula Harts and Family, Patricia Bethel and Family, Bridgette Newman and Family, Barbara Scott and Family, Rachel Knowles and Family, Lana and Family, Sonia Dames and Family, Sherryce Thompson and Family, Anthony Hanna and Family, Hazel Gordon and Family, Marilyn Simms and Family, Rita-Ann Saunders and Family, Rev. T. G. Morrison and Family, Shona Knowles and Family, Scotiabank Family, Aquinas College Class of ‘75, St. Thomas Roman Catholic Church and The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Nassau, St. Thomas More Awakening Prayer Vessels, The Archdiocesan

Retired and Elderly Committee, House of Sacrifice family, Koinonia NBK # 16, Kingdom Caregivers Club of The Bahamas, Nicholls Town, Andros Scotia Bank Family, Numerous Ministers of the Gospel, Elder Christopher Minnis and Family, IML Family, Taylor University Family, Melbourne, Australia Family, Zion Baptist Shirley Street Family and a host of beloved relatives and friends.

Relatives and Friend may pay their last respects at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, West Street North, New Providence (TODAY) Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 9:00am until service time.

Graveside Service For Hilton Lawrence Smith, 58

a resident of Vesey Street off Market Street, New Providence, Bahamas will be held in Southern Cemetery, Cowpen and Spikenard Roads, New Providence on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Minister James Smith; Assisted by Other Ministers of The Gospel.

Hilton was predeceased by his sister: Diana Jennings-Smith; niece: Shonell Braynen;

Left to cherish his memories are his brothers: James, Wellington and Kenneth Smith; sisters: Greetnell Neely, Glendena Newton and Deborah Armbrister; sisters-in-law: Yvonne Behrens, Eva, Naomi and Susan Smith; aunt: Lilith Roberts; uncle: Philip Cox; nieces: Atanya Bain, Kenya (Dion) Johnson, Felicia, Kenya andLasheika Newton, Chiquita Armbrister, Abigail Fields, Ariel Wilson, Jamika Smith, Keneva Smith, Karen Marcel, Chakita Neely; grand nieces: Lawaynia Jean,Taliyah And Wilmaniqua Taylor, Arianna, Aaliyah, Derenique and Albrea Newton, Stanleah Bain, Abigail Smith, Kaelicia Marcel, Syrai Kenton, Ayante Gordon, Keanna Smith, Ruby, D’xyah Moxey; nephews: Daverro (Dara) and Kendal (Carlee) Smith, Dimaggio, Dimarco and Denzel Wilson, Wilmore and Neko Taylor; grand nephews: Wilnado and Nathan Taylor, Wesley Marcel Jr., James Gordon, Joshua Newton, Sherwayne Kenton, Nehemiah Bain, James Gordon Jr, Jamari Gordon, D’Sean Marcel, Xyon, Jacobs, Kenai, Nathan, Micah, Samuel and Bennet; grand-nephew-in-law: Wesley Marcel, Stanley Bain, Dion Jonhnson, Josiah Fields and Sony Jean; niece-in-law: Elaine Taylor; and a host of relatives and friends including: Sandra, Brenda, Ricardo and Romeo Roberts, Sandy Rolle, Tony and Cleophas Smith, Stacey Rahming, Prince Johnson & Family,Tarrio Smith, Travis Miller, Shernell Colebrooke, Annette Moxey and Shakeema Edward; special thanks to: Pastor Roxbury.

Viewing will be held at Eternal Rest Mortuary, #244 Market Street and Oxford Avenue, New Providence on Friday, May 15, 2026 from 10:00 a.m5:00 p.m.

Mrs. Petralee Roker-Kelly, 42

a resident of Hunts Close off Fire Trail Road, New Providence, Bahamas died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Saturday, May 2nd, 2026.

She is survived by her husband: Butchird Antonio Kelly; son: J’avardo Beneby; step children: Shanton, Tanesha and Ricarardo Kelly; parents: Richard Roker and Oralee Wilson Pierre; step father: Nathaniel Pierre; sisters: Tamika and Raquel Roker; brothers: Everette , Elkino, (Kristin) Beneby Elvardo, Emilio; mother and father-in-law: Rodwell and Olvan Kelly (deceased ) and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention at this time.

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

Death Notices For

(Central Pines, Abaco) Mrs. Deandra

Beanka Brown, 41

a resident of Central Pines, Abaco, Bahamas passed away at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Tuesday, May 5th, 2026.

She is survived by her husband: Noel Brown; children: lloyshad Russell, Tanaysha, Everanique & Daniesha Brown; parents: lloyde, Wanda Russell & Franklin Curry (Winifred); numerous siblings, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephew, cousins, in-laws and other relatives and friends too numerous to mention at this time.

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

Mr. Stephen Timothy Knowles, 24

a resident of Thomas Road, Coral Lakes, New Providence, Bahamas died at his residence on Friday, May 8th, 2026.

He is survived by his mother: Attorney Sonia Timothy-Knowles; father: Antonio Knowles; brother: St. Clair Timothy; aunt: Cherly Brown; uncles: Kevin Timothy and Alvin Brown and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention at this time.

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

Funeral Service for

Funeral Service For Vernessa Antoinette Storr, 57

Capt. Rodney Hanna, 82

a resident of Buttercup Lane, South Beach, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly of Delectable Bay, Acklins, Bahamas will be held at Bible Truth Ministries, Martin’s Close off Cowpen Road, New Providence on Friday, May 15th, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Pastor Ellison Greenslade assisted by other ministers of the gospel. Cremation will follow

He is survived by his loving and devoted wife: Annie Hanna; children: Sabrina Hanna-Knight, Rodney Hanna Jr., Okeno Hanna, Aaron Hanna, Beverly Sands, Dr. Ismae Whymns, Lilith, Kayla, Kimberly, Tamara, Avery and Oscar Hanna; daughter-in-law: Patrice Hanna; son-in-law: Adrian Knight and Samuel Whymns; grandchildren: Tristan and Tiana Knight, Amaris Hanna, Aaden, Ava, and Aaron Hanna Jr., Kenyen and Kenyu Sands, Dr. Samara and Simone Whymns, Temp and Rufus; great grandchildren: Kendranique and Kenyen Sands Jr.; brothers: Edmund Hanna, Glenville Hanna (deceased); sisters: Naomi and Mavis Hanna (deceased); sisters-in-law: Simona Hall, Mercedes Shipp (deceased); adopted sisters: Carolyn Sinclair and Maria Coakley; nieces: Talia, Aprit, LaCher, Kissia, Tamia, Teann & TeandraThomas, Rosheeda Russell, Shirley-Mae Moss, Franzetta Ferguson, Ruby Hanna, Sonia Ingraham, Barbara Fox, Bianca Thomas, Shonia Thomas- Been, Tiffany, Karen Lightbourne, Megan, Isheka, Johntha Shipp, Charnita, Yanette, Rochelle & Rosheke Hall, Keshari Thomas, Ashley and Nishka, Ruthmae Joseph; nephews: Hudley, Charles, Simeon, Lenny, Kenny, Arnold, Jon Shipp Jr., Gregory, Jamaal, Kenado, Quincy, Keish, Avery, Valdez, Quinton, McNair, Shavago, Kyron, Carl, Keshawn, Garvin, Andrew, Paul Thomas, Alvardo Seymour, Clayton Seymour, Dennis Seymour, Lincoln, Valentino; brothers-inlaw: Wilfred (Naomi), Carlton (Sharlene), Shirlen(Almartha) and William Thomas (Jennifer), Jon Shipp, Austin Thomas (deceased); cousins too much to mention; special friends: Samara Sears, Ushannia Hardware and Nurse Stacy Hanna; friends of the family: Carlton Higgs & Family, Bernard Handfield, McAllister Hanchell & Family, Doctor Francis, Gilbert Selver, Llewelyn Handfield & Family, Calvin Handfield & Family, Alvin Moore & Family, Captain Black, Shell Bahamas, Lew 1 shipping, Thomas Hanna & Family, Ashwood Forbes, Tropical Shipping, Corey’s Funeral Chapel, Troy Bain, Bernard Deane, Ralph Higgs & Family, Mario Bernard, Captain Oscar Strachan, Derek Campbell, Captain Edins Taylor, Denise Thompson, Janet Farrington & Family, Jimmy Walker, Jermaine Missick, Sandra & Brenford Hall, Travis Duncombe, Anson Coakley, Monty, Lewit Forbes, Leonard Forbes, Stanley Harris, Dreko Lightbourne, Clyde & Rudy Wilkenson, Gladys Ferguson, Evangeline Kemp, Keno Stubbs, Quinten Ellis, Mr. & Mrs. Kervin Hanchell, Kathryn Rahming, Mckell & Lena Bonaby, Williamson, Shavargo Dean, Veronica Ramsey, Missick Family, Sarah Knight & Family, Ingrid Carey, Mercedes Thompson, Mr. & Mrs. Bedford Sands, Mr. & Mrs. Barry Johnson, Marsha Deveaux, Terrell Roberts, Shanti Johnson, Patsy Petty, Mr. & Mrs. Troy Thompson, Cameron, Doc. Francis, Ken Farquharson, Western Air Ltd., Dave Harris; extended relatives and a wide circle of friends whose lives he touched with kindness, wisdom, and generosity. Captain Rodney Arthur Hanna will be remembered as a steadfast mariner, a pillar of his family, and a man whose life was guided by purpose and love. “Well done, thy good and faithful servant.” Please forgive us if we inadvertently excluded your name. We thank everyone for your prayers and support during this time of our bereavement.

Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at Eternal Rest Mortuary, #244 Market Street and Oxford Avenue, New Providence on (TODAY) Thursday, May 15th, 2026 from 10:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m. and again at the church on Friday, May 16th, 2026 from 10:00 a.m until service time.

of #6 Blue Bonnet Drive, New Providence, The Bahamas, will be held on Saturday 16th, May 2026, at 12:00p.m. at Judaea Baptist Church, Tonique Williams Darling Highway, Nassau, N.P., Bahamas Officiating will be Bishop Lockwood Deleveaux, Assisted by Minister Patricia Strachan. Cremation was held

Vernessa was predeceased by her Aunt: Paula Wilson; Uncles: George Wilson and Ruel Storr; Brothers: Barry and Glen Storr; Cousins: Charlene and Joe Wayne Wilson

She will be remembered by her loving and devoted Mother: Barbara Storr-Tynes: Brother: Ian Storr (Fort Lauderdale, Florida): Sisters: Lavette Smith and Nicola Crowder (Stafford, Virginia); Brothers-inlaw: Barrett Smith and Pastor Freddie Crowder (Stafford, Virginia); Nephews: La’Vard Smith, Johnathan (Genesis) Crowder and Ian Storr Jr.; Nieces: Nakara (Kingsley) Wright, Conesha (Akeem) Pierre, Jasmine Crowder, Jada Crowder and Kehlani Brown; Grand-nephews: Ian Berry, Raymond Lyles Jr., Emmanuel and Rafael Crowder; Grand-nieces: Grace Smith and Lourdes Pierre; Cousins: Cheryl (John) Munroe, Shawn, Teaco, Ancel (Kendra) Wilson (Richmond, Texas), Anthony Toote, Ki’Sha Saunders, Cheon, Jonyl, Ancenique and Jonique Munroe, Jace and Jael Wilson (Richmond, Texas), Cheeno McIntosh, Felix Lorenzo Jr., Thomas Armbrister IV and TJ McNeil and a host of family and friends too numerous to mention including: Leila Culmer. Donna Knowles and Family, Shinell Pearson, The Virgil Family, Lorraine Smith, Audrey Curry, Sandra Newton, The Bowe Family, The Cartwright Family, The Hall Family, The Williams Family, Tika Burns, Angelia Brooks, Ansharday Green, Tristin Nottage, and Keron Wood.

Special Thanks to Rev. Dr. Steven Ferguson and Judea Church Family, The Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH) Dialysis Unit, Doctors and Nurses of The PMH Female Medical 1 Ward especially Nurse Selena Etienne, and The Public Hospitals Authority (PHA) Ambulance Department.

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

Funeral Services For

Andre

Michael Hamilton, 63 affectionately called “Skipper” “The Mayor”

of Lenora Drive South Beach, New Providence, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, 16th May, 2026 at 9:45am at St Cecilia’s Catholic Church New Providence. Officiating will be Fr. Simeon Roberts assisted by Decon D‘Arey Rahming and other ministers of the gospel. Interment will follow in the Catholic Cemetery, Tyler Street, New Providence.

He is survived by his wife: Clarice Hamilton; sons: Michael and Jamaal Hamilton; grandson: Michael Jayden Hamilton; brother: Delano

Hamilton Sr.; sister: Theresa Roberts, Janet Roberts, Rev. Barbara Bain and Sandra Sainville; brothers-in-law: Derek Smith Sr, Robert, Ken, Omar, Cleveland Stubbs, Mario Henfield, Anthony ‘Andy’ Brown, Stephen Roberts; sisters-in-law: Antoinette Curtis, Kimberly, Tanya, Shelly, Treasa, Dr. Shanae, Denise Stubbs, Meredith Henfield, Elma Smith, Sharon, Eula, Sherry, Patricia, Dorothy Hamilton; uncle: Charles Hamilton and Charles Stubbs; aunts: Eureka Knowles, Patricia and Leverne Hamilton; nephews: Byron, Deon, Delano Jr, Kino, Delshano, Dominic, Blazano, Anthorn, Andrew, Corey Hamilton, Stefano Roberts, Sean Rollins, Alex, Leon Cooper, Sebastian (DeShay) Curtis, Derek (LaShanta) Smith Jr., Kevyn and Kyle Smith, Robert Jr, Shane Jr, Tyrone Jr and Tyshawn Stubbs, Tyrone Sturrup, M’Lan Deveaux, Jayden Henfield, Desmond, Celson, Colton, Corey Sanjay Brwon, Marquis and Nigel Stubbs; nieces: Tanya, Stefana Roberts, Shornell Ellis, Carla, Kristy, Kishnique Hamilton, Krislar Gibson, Cleopatra Pinder, Chineme (Sean) Sands, LaShon (Earvin) Rahming, Sheena, Tamara, Tyronia, Shekira, Kenya, Kenteya Stubbs, Skylar Deveaux, M’Lan Deveaux, Jhade (Kino) Dean, Deniscia, Courtney, Stella Johnson and Natasha Bain; numerous grand nieces and nephews; numerous great grand nieces and nephews; god children: Samantha McIntosh, Marcus Wilson, Mika and Britney Narin and Stefari Roberts; cousins: Kim, Kevin Smith, Tara Brown, Bernadette Christie, Lorraine Hanna, Lana Levarity, Doris Hanna, Lavvrn, Dedire, Angela, Judy Hamilton, Valencia, Wayne, Theresa (Tyrone), Dewitt, Michelle, Bruce, Kenneth, Ruby, Roslyn, Rock, Richard, Robert, Julio, Julia, Gena, Patricia, Belinda, Brent, Mark, Keith; other relatives and friends: Lillian Wallace and family, Family of the late Thomas Mackey, Ena Stubbs, Ruth (Cat Island) Williams, Simply Native Crew, Elite Security, Nassau Flight Service, Island Game, Mario & Patrick Ferguson, Derek Voght and family, The Gaitor Family, Junior Smith and family, Demetrius Rolle and family, Almeus Family, Carmen McPhee, Ruth Strachan, Branhilda Bostwick and family, St. Cecilias Hospitality Ministry and Men’s group, St. Cecilias Church Community, Father Simeon Roberts,

Father Noel Clarke, Deacon Danny Price, Deacon D’Arcy. Rahming, the entire St. Cecilias church community, Mario Rahming and the #11 Bahamas Boy Scouts, A.F Adderley class of 1980, Fernander family, Hanna family, Hamilton family, Smith family; Syubbs family and The entire South Beach community.

Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at the Clemese Cox Suite at Rosewill Memorial Mortuary, #41 Tonique Williams Darling Highway, New Providence from 10:00am to 5:00pm and again on Saturday, 16th May, 2026 from 9:00am until service time at the church.

Alma Memly Beneby, 61

of Masons Bay, Acklins, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, May 16th, 2026, 12:00 noon at the church of God of Prophecy, Soldier Road, New Providence, Bahamas. Officiating will be Bishop Timothy F. Johnson, Pastor Peter Hanna assisted by other ministers of the gospel. Interment will follow in the Old Trail Cemetery, Abundant Life Road, New Providence.

She is survived by her mother: Pastor Emeritus Betty Mae Deveaux; god children: Ronieker Ferguson, Maurieen Bullard, Travis Collie and Kelly Williams; brothers: Clintonz (Norrine ) Clinton Deveaux Jr., Stanley, (Janette) Nelson (Marie Deveaux) Basil (Cathy ) Elridge Taylor, Eugene Deveaux Decease; sisters: Evelyn Ferguson, Bloneva Hanna, Franzetta Ferguson, Hazel Manfred Bullard, Mary Deveaux, Eugena Deveaux; aunts: Deaconess Reatha Ferguson of Crooked Island Ruby Polemus, lethal while, Janet Hepburn, Rosa Harris, Valerie Pernell of New Jersey Florida; uncles: Clifford Bain; grand uncles: Brady, Brenwill Hanna; nephews: Alphege, Nelson Ferguson, Assistant Superintendent of Police Stephen Deveaux and Mario Deveaux of Freeport, Grand Bahama; other relatives and friends: Pastor Peter and Oralee Hanna Church of God Delectable Bay, Acklins, Pastors Hernan and Theresa Ferguson, Claudine Vergil, Shanique Garron, Newton and Shirley Williamson, Pastor Philip and prescola Williamson, Velma Ferguson, and family, the entire Community of Acklins and Crooked Island, Pastor Timothy Johnson, the church of God of Prophecy Soldier Road New Providence, Evangelist sister Elizabeth Ferguson; and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention

May her soul rest in peace.

Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at the Clemese Cox Suite at Rosewill Memorial Mortuary, #41 Tonique Williams Darling Highway on Friday, 15th May, 2026 from 10:00am to 4:30pm and on Saturday, 16th May, 2026 at 10:30am until service time at the church.

Celebration of A Gem Service for Gwendolyn Virginia Fox-Bonaby, 91

of Walnut Street, Pinewood Gardens and formerly of Strachan’s Boulevard, will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 11am at Pilgrim Baptist Temple, St. James Road. Officiating will be Pastor Leroy, assisted by Pastor Jacqueline Fraser. Burial will be in Old Trail Cemetery, Old Trail Road.

The Radiance of this “Sardonyx of A Gem” will always glow in the hearts of her:

Three Sons: Anthony (Theresa), Larry (Denise) and Stephen Bonaby (Alice);

Two Daughters: Terry Miller (Larry) and Corrections Sergeant Tiffany Bonaby-Deveaux (Brian); Eleven Grandsons: Police Inspector Reinaldo, Antharn, Alexis, Ryan, Dwayne, Terrance Jr., Theron and Kaden Bonaby, Jamaine Butterfield, Claudell Johnson and Michael Cartwright; Eight Granddaughters: Lakeisha Bonaby-Major, Anishka Romer, Shonika McKenzie, Anthastasia and Antonya Bonaby, Maria Bonaby-Carroll, Kimoya Martin-Deveaux and Ellexa Bonaby-Moss; Nineteen Great Grandsons: Jonathan Gardiner, Nazario and Jaden Major, Jamari Butterfield, Shaquille, Antharn Jr., Terrance III, Theron Jr., Amarion and Rodney Bonaby, Stephano Sweeting, Nicholas McKenzie, RaNero Ferguson, Anthrio Carroll, Corddero and Claudell Johnson Jr., Christopher, Christian and Chrispen Cooper;

Sixteen Great Granddaughters: El’Asia Moss, Alyssa Louissaint, Jamiya Butterfield, Shervinique Brennen, Tornasia Sands, Shaquel, Ashley, Ariah, Nickayla, Skylar and Gabrielle Bonaby, Royanne Sweeting, Yasmine and Jasmine Williams, Peta-Gaye Rodney and Christine Cooper;

Two Great, Great Grandsons: Devon Bonaby and Torrance Josey; Two Great, Great Granddaughters: Brianne Joseph and Claudeaa Johnson;

Two Nephews: Philip Knowles and Leslie Rolle (Deidre); Two Nieces: Louise Armbrister, Florence Richardson; Cousins Including: Jacqueline, Anthony (Patrice) and Tyrone Major, Ruby Munroe, Carolyn Rolle (Edrick), Melonie Cleveland (Newton), Roselda Clarke, Barbara Bastian, Cynthia Brown, Minister Kenneth, Minister Sandra, Vandalene, Carolyn, Leonie, Judy, Leroy, Verdell, Loxley, Theophilus, Anthony, Marsha, Father Mark and Mrs. Fox, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Fox, Ruth Fox-Smith and Mr. Smith, Lavenrea and Sherrylin Smith, Tim and Ethel Dames, Marilyn, Andrea and Mr. Carroll, Zelvin, Stanley and Louise Coleby, Dec. Brian and Courtnell Brown and their Families, Families The Late Eleanor Saunders, The Late Brenda Burnside and The Late James Major; Daughters-in-law: Majorie and Analica Bonaby; Other Loving Family and Friends Including: Merrill, Jermico, Denise, Tamara, Mario and Anthony Major, Rashad Ferguson, Betty and Elaine Smith, Kenitta Bonaby, Maxine Darville, Mazel Deveaux, Luke Louissaint, Jamaal McKenzie, Minister Kenrick Curtis, Minister Carolyn Rodgers, Minister Catherine Roker, Dec. Paula Adderley, Ida Lloyd, Elizabeth Andrews, Vera Moultrie, Nora Stewart, Yvonne Johnson, Idamae Colas, Shirley Hanna, Christina, Idamae and Patrice Miller, Sharmaine Nesbitt, Grace and Christian Heastie, Ayla Isaacs, Maxine Taylor, Raymond, Toyer, Cameron and Devon Johnson and their Families, The Twilight Home for The Elderly Family, Pastor Leroy Major and Minister Curlean Major, The Pilgrim Baptist Temple Family, Bishop Dr. E. Randy and Pastor Jacqueline Fraser and The Palms of Victory Kingdom Ministry Family, Pastor Alfred and Sister Jackie Stewart and The New Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church Family, The Strachan’s Boulevard Families, The Thurston and Glinton Families;

Special Thanks To: Moss Convenience Store, Bahamas Experience, Ricardo Richards and Nassau Gas, Bay Street Taxi Boys, Jean Moseley-Culmer and Aquinas Aces Class of ‘83, Nassau Christian Schools, and The Bahamas Department of Correctional Services.

Public Visitation will be in the “Sardonyx Suite” Emerald Memorial Mortuary Wulff Road, in the Rock of Ages Business Complex on Friday, May 15, 2026 from 11:00am to 5:00pm and at Pilgrim Baptist Temple, St. James Road on Saturday, May 16, 2026 from 10:00am until service time.

Funeral Service For

Rhonda Tenelle Young, 43

of Winton Meadows, New Providence, Bahamas will be held on Saturday May 16th 2026 at 11:00 am at The Church of the Epiphany, Prince Charles Drive, New Providence. Officiating will be Reverend Canon Father Atma Budhu assisted by Reverend Father Whitfield Hutcheson. Interment will be held in Lakeview Memorial Gardens, John F. Kennedy Drive & Gladstone Road, New Providence.

She was predeceased by her loving father: Ronald “Uncle Bally” Young; grand parents: William & Charlotte Young & Cardinal Dames.

Her memories will forever be etched in the hearts of her children: Rayjah Theoc & Dominic Jr.; mother: Ernestine Donna DamesYoung; siblings: Ronald Jr. & Ramon (Kaysa) Young; nieces: Kyana & Raya Young; grandmother: Deaconess Ruth Mae Mortimer-Dames of Bimini; aunts and spouses: Margaret Laramore, Sybiline Taylor, Mildred Young, Gracie White, Sandi Moss, Audrey, Beth, Lavon Dames, Carlette (Joseph) Moss, Pearl (Mario) Rolle, Devonia (Cleo Sr.) Sears, Renata Dames, Yvonne McKenzie, Hedda Armbrister, Wendy (Rev. Ross) Smith, Nadine Moncur; uncles and spouses: Cecil, Leslie, Marvin Sr. Clevon Sr. (Shawnie), Devard (Anya) Dames , Ricardo” Rex” ( Laverne) Wilson, Jeffrey Gibson (adopted); grand aunts & uncles: Deaconess Zilpha Burrows (Grand Bahama) & family, Zillah Rolle (Exuma) & family, Majorie “Dolly” Saunders (Exuma) & family, Mary Dames (Exuma) & family, Dorothy Dames & family, Mizpah Strachan & family, Carolyn Newbold & family, Zack (Carol) Floyd (Gail), Maquerita Smith & family, Elizabeth Roberts & family, Jane Rolle & family , Ginny Martin & family, Jennifer Hanna & family all of Bimini, Otis Jr., Brenda, Stevenson (Marlo), Kurt (Leslie), Teresa Hanna & family, George (Castella) & Cecil (Verdene) Martin & family; great grand aunts: Deaconess Barbara Hanna (Bimini) & family, Icelyn Hanna (Bimini); godmothers: Vickie Brown Powell and Donna Hanna; maternal cousins - 1st. cousins: Draymore (February) Stuart & family, Shonte (Jerome) McPhee & family, Keithra, Keith Jr., Keithora Chatelain & family, Marvin Jr. (Connika), Marvette, Amie, Amba, Cardinal Marvin jr., Kemar Dames & family, Ashley ( Brian) Reckley & family, Cecil “CC” (LePeche) Dames & family, Lamont Dames & Family, Tonell (Julian) Dames-Valdez & family, Carvin, C’nyq Dames, Tralette Miller, Cardre Deveaux, Marco Emmanuel, Mariah & Monique Rolle, Clevonia, Essence, Clevon Jr., Shakaiiaa, Shalance, Navard, Kemar & Devaugh Dames, Cleo Jr. & Devito Sears, Clodia Sears; special cousins: Omar Armbrister, Shavonne McKenzie, Faye, George, Marcelle Smith & family, Renee (Ellsworth) Robins Sr. & family, Carol (Julian) Gomez & family, Laverne VissegueYakana, Davina & Da-Vette Armbrister, Rickia Moncur, Kassia Forbes, Crystal DamesRoach, Cypriana Saunders, Tenisha & Trevayne Smith, Elsa Carey; Offspring of the late: Rev. George & Leah Strachan (Exuma), Alfred & Fredericka Rolle, (Bimini), Rev

Louis & Carnette Martin, Horatio & Julia Jones (Grand Bahama), Vermell Moncur, Alberthamae Cooper; paternal cousins: Sheila Young-Taylor, Janice and Marlin Young, Joseph (Nellie) Fox, Franklyn (Ernesta) White, Deborah Nance, John (Deborah) White, Calvin (Carla) White, Rudolph (Chatrena) White, Louis (Sylvia) White, Destry White, Charlotte (Frederick) Smith, Linda White, Christopher (Crystal) White, Natalie (Howard) Miller, Michelle Pinder, Tameko (Racquel) Laramore, Margo (Antoine) Bosfield, Giselle Pelletier, Gerrard (Margo) Pelletier, Lucas Young, Theodore and Alicia Edwards, Blakley and Bree Hanna. Owen (Bekera), Justin, William, Valentino and Billi Charra Taylor, Chia (Damien) Gibbs, Christopher Williams, India and Malik Young, Deangelo Pinder, Whyette Gibbs, Marlee Laramore, Rybenique McCartney, Owbeon, Karah, and Tavarus Taylor, Samuel and Samaya Young, Zantae and Savannah Pellitier, Curtis, Carnell, Carlos, Car’Rion, Antonio, Tiffany Glenn, Cedric, Rudolph II, Job, Bobby, Moses, Tony Reuben, Rasta, Delvon, Trayvon, China-Doll, Raven and Tamyla, Marcellous, Lashonya, Myia, Martell, Justin, Shanna, Octavia, Kayla and Maria White, Winifred (Michael) Thompson, Anthony (Keva) McKinney, Fearlese Knowles, Cherry, Janice, and Walter (Cathy) Gibson. Kelcy and Rudolph Williams, Stephanie Rolle, Patty McKinney, Henry (Gina), Eddie (Yvette), Pecola and Amos Dean. Laurene, Shanta, Wayne, Reginald, Tia Knowles, Stacey Hanchell, Donna Turnquest, Wanda Stuart, Andrea, Randy, Sandy, Andy, Robert and Elizabeth Kemp, Dellerice, Babe, Monique, Larry, Freddy and Gordon Williams, Emerson, Carson, Michael, Roger, Orie, Valencia, Orlando, Stargel, Minerva and Jay Culmer, Portia and Kels Williams, O’Wanta Johnson, Lucille Butler, Lakeisha Smith, Tanya (Mark) Bell, Gregory (Estelle) and Angela Thompson, Valerie Wallace, Jamal Davis, Alexis Cassar, Krishelle Wallace, Michael Gibson, Antoine Thompson, Jipco Rolle, Enrique, Endrenise, Eldira and Mario Beckford, Shakara, Donovan and Ajariah Thompson, Hillary and Tyler Wallace, Lennique Bannister, Schamal and Jamal Davis Jr., Caden and Cameron Wells, Marielle Wallace, Amina Cassar, Delano (Georgette), Omar and Ashley Sands, Duquesa, Richenda, Allison, Kristina, Eddyka, Danae, and Dede Dean, Dwayne, Caleb and Candace Johnson, Davanna and Deangelo Collie, Arianna and Brandon Turnquest, Ervin (Dawn) Gibson, and Gary Young; other relatives and friends including: Dexter ‘Bino’ Saunders, Fred Paul, Hollis Lightbourne, Margaret (Barry), Barrise, Lakeise, and Aisha Ward, Vashti Symonette, Jackie Lightbourne, Avis Hall, Danielle Gibson, Dominic Delancy, Fantisha Mitchell, Kizzie Minnis, Aldred Rolle, Raymond Theoc, Lindsey Peterson, Sherwood & Esther Russell & Family, Rosemary Wildgoose & family, The Dames, Jones, Smith, Martin Rolle, Russell and Pinder families of Bimini, Christof Fox, Sue-Ann Reid, Winston Rolle, Keith Sands, Andy Flowers, Shannon Hanna Vernon Clarke, Levan Cox and Guardsman Group Ltd., Jackie Longley, Jermaine Sands, Latasha Bethel, Cheryl Beneby and the CIBC Bahamas Team, RBC Bahamas Ltd., North Andros, The Rolle Town, Wemyss’ Bight and Rock Sound Communities.

Viewing will be held on (TODAY) Thursday at St. Margaret’s Anglican Church, Nicholas Town, Andros, Bahamas from 1:00pm to 8:00pm and in the Celestial Suite at Restview Memorial Mortuary & Crematorium Limited Robinson and Soldier Roads, New Providence on Friday from 12:00 noon to 6:00pm and at the church on Saturday from 9:30am until service time.

Funeral Services For

Eldora Simms-Bonamy, 95

of Tucker Road, Big Pond, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly of Cat Island, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, May 16th, 2026, 10:00am at St. John’s Native Baptist Cathedral, Meeting Street, New Providence. Officiating will be The Right Honorable, Rev. Dr. Carrington S. Pinder assisted by other ministers of the gospel. Interment will be held in St. John’s Native Baptist Church Cemetery, Nassau Street, New Providence.

She was predeceased by her daughter: Dora King; Son: Alexander Burns.

Left to cherish her memories are her 9 daughters: Marion Burns of Pompano Beach Fl, Betty Hunt of West End, Manera Jones of Freeport, Christina (Austin) Swain, Martha Butler, Mary Rolle, Sheaver (Deanza) Mckinney, Barbara Knowles and Dolly Rolle; 31 grandchildren including: Lakeshia Lockhart, Avetia Butler, Odetta Butler, Princess Farrington, Lavardo Reckley (Skylar Hanna), Larenzo Reckley, Corporal 3338 Laterio (Shyann) Reckley, Andrewnique, Andrew, Perez and Percival Knowles, Shawndrika and Leviticus Rolle, Edison Butler, Constable 4056 Edward Lockhart, Ivarno and Irvin Morrison, Shawnricka (Okon) Wiggins of Deerfield Beach, Alexandra (Nathaniel) Smith of Delray Beach, Prisca Hunt of West End, Prescal, Archelus and Raymond Burns, Shanique Jones, Verda Woods, Bithney Ferguson, David Garland, Amad Farrington, Deanza Jr., Wilfred Farrington, Patrina (Prescott) Maycock of Florida Chelson and Austin Swain Jr.; 45 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren; brothers: Dennis and Clifton Simms; sisters: Ruth Rolle, Betseymae and Lucyann Simms; one daughter-in-law: Margaret Burns of Delray Beach; son-inlaw: Wilfred King; adopted grandson: Issac Chester Davis; numerous nieces and nephews, grandnieces to many to be mention and a host of other relatives and friends including: Bishop Rev. Pinder, Rev Dianna Francis, St Johns’ Native Baptist Family, First Baptist Family, Pastor Sharon Nairn and family, Pastor Glendon Rolle, Bishop Lawernce Rolle and family, Hon Micheal Halkitis(cousin) Hon Phillip Brave Davis, Hon. Patricia Deveaux, Jennie Laing-Griffin, Coralee Rolle, Gerald Bowe, Freda Miller and family, Ms Batrice Smith and family, Sandra Rolle and family, Sabrina Saunders and family, Constance Rolle, Jackie, Gwendolyn and Lean Smith, Dr. Edison Butler Jr, Latherio, Irvano, Carna Hostess Team - Woody, Chevy, Kemia, Sameka, Sports Department, Communication Global Department. Dr. A Stewart and Nurses at the Agape Clinic, Sharon Feaster Stephen Rolle (Gig Joe)Brenda Delveaux, Big Pond Family, Ministry of Tourism Faculty Dept, Sylvia Forbes and family, Gertyln Edgecombe And family, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Rolle, Dr. Kenny Knowles, Dr, Tino (Eye Clinic) Mrs. Sherry Thompson, M.O.T., Tammy Lee Goodman and Family, Theresa Mckenzie and family, Muriel Symmonette, Inspector Gonzalo and Nadia Branccio, Angelica Miller, Brian Rolle, Nicole Scavella, Royann Cox, Dianna, Alex, Shawn Nique, Devon and Christina Rox and Family.

Viewing will be held in the Celestial Suite at Restview Memorial Mortuary and

Crematorium Limited Robinson and Soldier Road, New Providence on Friday from 10:00am to 6:00pm and at the church on Saturday from 8:30am until service time.

Freeman Elias Dean, 80 affectionately called “Lil Pa”

of #65 Knowles Drive South, Faith Gardens, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly of Roses, Long Island, Bahamas will be held on (TODAY) Thursday May 14th 2026 at 11:00 am at Holy Cross Anglican Church, Soldier Road. Officiating will be The Rev’d. Dr. Ethan P. J. Ferguson assisted by The Rev’d Fr. Berkley J. Smith. Interment will be held in Southern Cemetery, Cowpen and Spikenard Roads, New Providence.

He was preceded in death by his parents: William and Henrietta Dean; his beloved wife: Betty Joan Martinborough-Dean; sons: Trevor and Foster Dean.

Left to cherish his memories are his son: Esau Dean; daughters: Susanna Dean-Rolle and Renea Dean; son-in-law: Trevor Mario Rolle; grandchildren: Keva Dean-Jones (Marvin), Raynard (Dior), Leron, Reshon, and Reagan Williams; Treymaine, Dezaraye, Kristal and Regina Dean; Trevanna and Trevonya Rolle; great grandchildren: Zion Cunningham and London Lynes; brother: Roy Dean; sisters-in-law: Maria Darville, Emily Martinborough and Vivian Dean; nieces and nephews: Peggy, Hazel and Valarie Dean, Dorothy Smith (Daniel), Hollyann Rolle, Jennifer Dean-Cleare, Jaradette, Victor, Creselle, and McDahl Dean, Roger Dean (Julie), Valderene Major, Colin, Eurydice and Edward Dean (Theola), Jackie Burrows, Joyce Riviere, Nicholas Dean, Royann DeanWegdam (Jan), Wanda James, Stephanie Dean (Marc), Sharon Dean-Laing, (Tonita Dean-Brackett, Remona Mack (Bryant), Jackie Bowers (Bruce), Donnie Walker, Clarissa and Jason Dean, and Ira Tucker of Leesburg Florida.); extended family & special friends: (Caretaker-Barbara Griffith), Shannon Dean, Danny Culmer and family, Doug Gardiner, Christine Sinclair, Anthony Major-Smith, Tayla Butler, Philip Smith, Frank Dean and family, Basil Watson, Joe Wallace, Birchnel Pratt, Chimmie, Dr. Kaylisa Watson, Reuben “Gippy” Gibson, John Munnings and family, The Newry family, Peggy, Winston and Jeremy Henfield, McCoy Brown, Carlos Woodside, Joe Pierremand family, Tika and Jennie Bain, Sammie Christie and family, Darryl Smith and family, Donna Tynes and family, Chrislyn Dean and family, Marsha James, Arlene Pearson and Presley Seymour, Kellys Home Centre and Lumberyard Family, BOB Family, The Community of Faith Gardens. Sandra, Hilda and Simon of Allied Plumbing, Eddie Bostwick, Kwame and Melissa Selva, Dr. Robyn Roberts, Dr Sheena Smith-Wallace and the doctors and nurses of Princess Margaret Hospital.

Viewing will be held in the Serenity Suite at Restview Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium Limited Robinson and Soldier Road, New Providence on Wednesday from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm and at the church on (TODAY) Thursday from 9:30am until service time.

Memorial Service For

Captain Johnathan Nathaniel Gooding, 36 affectionately called “Goody”

of Antigua Street, Golden Gates #1, New Providence, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, May 16th, 2026, 10:00am at Gateway Outreach Ministries, Bailey Town, Bimini, Bahamas. Officiating will be Pastor Gilbert Rolle Jr. Cremation was held.

Jonathan was predeceased by his grandparents: Cyril Sr. & Carnetta Gooding; great grandparents: Mrs. Alice Robert, Ms. Violet Sawyer-Weech and Rev. Octavius King.

Left to cherish his fond memories are his mother: Loretta Gooding; adopted parent: Mrs. Joan Grasso of California; sisters: Verline Smith, Raven Rolle and Angel Gooding; adopted sisters: Shawanda Gooding, Vanessa Grasso, Marvette Sturrup and Kadayah Bain; brothers: Geal and Jason Gooding; adopted brothers: Frederico & Carold Smith, Jonathan and Justin Dames, Troy Webb and Chris Grasso, Alexander Knowles Jr. and Keith Chatelain; aunts: Gelita Gooding, Joy Gooding of Mauritius, Africa and Mrs. Eltha (Terrance) Woods of Florida; uncles: Cyril and Alexander Gooding of Bimini, Fitzgerald and Kirk (Rosemarie) Gooding of Eleuthera, Bahamas; grand uncles: Charles King and Alvin (Debra) King; nieces: Raquel Smith, Asia, Azaria and Diamond Dieuveuille; nephews: Monapo Major Jr.; godchildren: Trinity and Taytum Webb; godsister: Ganishka Pinder, Sani and Sierra Thompson and Oshum Rolle; godbrothers: Shamarone Pinder and Frederico Smith Jr.; godparents: Denise Cox and Sheldon Storr; cousins: Aajainique and Talaya Mackey, Fredranique and Fredronae Smith, Aubrena Tucker of Colorado, Alexcia Tucker of West Palm Beach Florida, Jovonte, Anasia and Imani Allen of Atlanta, Amari McGregor, Juran Lewis, Prevail and Asher Wilkin, Cyril Gooding Jr., Sidney Smith, Catherine Mortimer and family, Carnetta Gooding, Brinae Kelly, Synovia (Omar) Darville of Florida, Elvis Mackey, Valarie Mortimer & Mortimer Family, Andrea Harris, Pastor Alvin (Charmaine) Davis and family, Rosemarie Wildgoose of Freeport, Charles King Jr. & King family, Yvette Gooding and family, Bryan, Beauford, Whitney, Hylan Smith, Minister Martin (Peggy) Davis and family, Joan and Andrew Davis, George (Curlene) Weech, Lynden Pinder, Jasmine Clarke, Travis Brown, Cecil Dames Jr., Kalen Lockhart, Tristin Kelly, Graige Lockhart, George Weech Jr., Kimini Dottin, Chloe Smith and family, Alexandria and family; other relatives and friends: Captain Joel Espinoza and family, Jamal (Michelle) Rolle, Bridget Kelly, Nyoka Hanna and family, Geno Edgecombe, Jeremy Adderley, Anya Sturrup, Kenny Sherman, Quaran Rolle, Garth (Moniece) Dames, Celo Sears, Kale Pritchard, Damen Sturrup, Adlanique Bain,

Flotinziey Tood Rolle and family, Ellsworth, Elishadre Robins, Andre Delancy, Gregory Good man Jr., Mrs. Marshall, Philip Durham, Pasty Sturrup and family, Tanya Adderley and family, Ann Newbold and family, Nero Newton, Marvin Portier, Lionel Rolle and family, Hinzey family, Thompson family, Weech family, Roberts family, Cat Cay family, Higgs family, Johnny, Lela Victor and Jenny, Higgs family, Lopez family, Bain family and Bowleg family from Bimini Bahamas.

Funeral Service For

Pastor Rodney Farquharson, 77

of Cabbage Hill, Crooked Island, Bahamas and formerly Colonial Hill, Crooked Island will be held on Saturday, May 16th, 2026, 10:00am at The Church of God of Prophecy, East Street Tabernacle, New Providence. Officiating will be Bishop Dr. Woodley C. Thompson, JP assisted by Pastor Dale Moss and Bishop Maurice Simms, JP. Interment will be held at Woodlawn Gardens, Soldier Road, New Providence.

Left to cherish his rich legacy are his wife: Philippa Farquharson; children: Marjorie & Michael Armbrister Sr., Antionette Burrows, Rodney Jr. & Ericka Farquharson, Nicola Ferguson, Quincy Johnson; step daughter: Ahvia Campbell; grandchildren: Michael Jr. & Joya, Leslie & Megan, Joshua Armbrister, Renee’, Rodney III, Zion and Zoe Farquharson, Samuel Burrows, Kaylynn Deveaux and Jonah Campbell; great grandchild: Mikai Armbrister; sister: Inamae Ferguson; brothers: Cecil Ferguson and Philip Farquharson; Brothers-in-law: Henry Ferguson Sr., Collingwood Armbrister, Arthur Smith, Paul Fernander, Jack Lightbourne, Basil Simms, Preston Cunningham, and Donathan Rose; sisters-in-law: Porcia Fernander, Leslie Armbrister, Nita Farquharson, Clarinette McDonald, Ireline Neymour, Pastor Anna Rolle and Claudette Johnson; nephews: Maris and Henry Jr. Ferguson (of Miami, FL), Philip Farquharson Jr. and James Miller; nieces: Melonie Ferguson-Bentley (of Miami, FL), Pamela Adderley and Philippa Farquharson; special acknowledgments: Bishop Maurice Simms, Bishop Dale Moss, Bishop Lindo Wallace and church family of Coconut Grove Temple, Gerald Cunningham, Dr. Eneas-Carey, Dr. Dean Tseretopoulos; the Pastors, Members of the Church of God of Prophecy Cripple Hill; Pastor Barbara Gibson, Minister Elvie Cunningham, Betty Williams, Blanche Stubbs, Muriel Moss, a host of extended family and dear friend, and the wonderful community of Crooked Island.

Viewing will be held in the Serenity Suite Suite at Restview Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium Limited Robinson and Solider Road, New Providence on Friday from 10:00am to 6:00pm and at the church on Saturday from 8:30am until service time.

Funeral Service For

Renee Dale Mayers, 64

of Colony Village, New Providence, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, May 16th, 2026, 11:00am at Believer’s Gospel Chapel, Prince Charles Drive, New Providence. Officiating will be Roderick Rolle assisted by other ministers of the gospel. Interment will be held in Woodlawn Gardens, Soldier Road, New Providence.

She will lovingly be remembered by her ex husband: John Mayers; children: Serenna Mayers, Ian Mayers; daughter-in-law: Jessica Mayers; grandchildren: Jewel Seymour & Jayvonn Seymour; siblings: Brando Thompson & Lynette Thompson; sister-in-law: Lona Mae Thompson; nieces: Loonise Thompson, L’Kheira Thompson, Lolita Thompson; nephews: Brando Thompson, Henry Thompson; aunts: Elvia Pratt, Olga Vanderpool, Olga Thompson, Helen Thompson, Joycelyn Campbell, Caroline Dean; uncles: Ralph Vanderpool, Henry “Post” Campbell, Rodney Thompson; grandnieces: Attianna Adderley & London Thompson; grandnephew: Brando Thompson Jr.; godmother: Marina Rolle; godchildren: Lynelle Evans, Embri Stuart-Kamau and Byron Bastian; cousins: Wayne & Glendina Bethel & Family; Stephen & Sherine Culmer & Family; Franklyn & Veronique Russell; Earl & Jacklyn Hall; Sibhoan Knowles & Family; Francyss Pratt; Suzette Pratt; Paul & Llorette Issacs & Family; Marsha Pratt; Tyrone & Antoinette Beneby & Family; Veronica Moore; Sheena Campbell; Gardenia Campbell; Ingil & Michelle Muhammed & Family; Dorthy Powell; Eugene Pratt Jr. & Family; Dion Pratt & Family; Sandra Pratt & Family, Marva Pratt; Kermit & Adrienne Saunders & Family; Vincent Vanderpool-Wallace & Family; Dwayne Vanderpool & Family; Fritzgerald Knowles & Family; Anthon Thompson & Family; Myann Thompson & Family; Authur Leroy Dean Jr.; Bernando Smith & Family; Diargo & Samantha Smith & Family; Mario Smith & Family; Dorothy Powell & Family; Arthur Leroy Dean & Family; Veronica Moore & Family; grand cousins: Antoneia Beneby; Shatara Culmer; Waynette Hanna; Reginald Bethel; Stephen Culmer Jr; Sabra Knowles; Sade Muhammed; Injil Muhammed Jr.; Ondre Omar Joffre; Levar Outten; Latoya Saunders; Kermit Saunders Jr.; Anthon M. Thompson Jr. & Kristoff M. Thompson Jr.; Sapphire Thompson; Ashton Thompson; Mikel Thompson; Malachi Thompson; Myan Thompson Jr.; Melik Thompson; Diargo Smith Jr.; Diano Smith; Kimberley Smith; Dre Smith; Mario Smith Jr; Jecholiah Smith; Aijalon Knowles; honorary nephews & pallbearers: Valentino Simmons; Glendino Burnside; Dwight Ferguson; Lamont Ferguson; Reuben Deleveaux; extended relatives & friends: Donna Longley; Paige Maycock; Kathryn “Katie” Glinton & Family; Diana Hepburn & Family; Blanche Demeritte & Family; Beverly McKenzie & Family; Sheila Knowles & Family; Alice Innis & Family; Sherrilyn

Thompson & Family; Bernadette Bastian & Family; Kenneth “Bumbalae” Ferguson & Family; Franklyn “Frankie” Pinder & Family; JoAnn Whylly & Family; Cynthia Darling & Family; Brent Turnquest; Myrlene Bubb & Family; Heidi Rolle & Family; Leroy Brice Jr & Family; Mr. Seymour “Mr. Music” & Family; Debra Dupuch & Family; Jennifer Bodie & Family; The Ferguson Family: Michelle, Denise, Tara, Raymond, Gina, Gigi, & Don; Dr. Brenda Cleare & Family; Linda Evans & Family; Mark Humes; Monique Pindling & Family; Renee Barrow & Family; Peresse Seymour & Family; Diallo & Lashal Ingraham & Family; Nekiah Wright-Haven & Family; Jean Bodie; Angela Bodie; Lisa Bodie; The Longely Family (Patrick, Merdina, David, Dwight, Harold, Andreya, Marshanell); The Bodie Family (Jean, Angela, Lisa); Annette Mackey & Family; Julian Seymour; Jaden Seymour; The Mayers Family, Hawkins Hill Neighbors, The Government Highschool class of 1978, Palmdale Primary Class of 1973, Believers Gospel Chapel Members and the Brethren Church Community; First Ministry, Tarpum Bay, Eleuthera Family, The Ministry of Tourism, Bahama Host Family, The College of The Bahamas, The Bahamas Agricultural Health and Food Safety Authority (BAHFSA), Teachers & Salaried Workers Cooperative Credit Union & Board of Directors Credit & Supervisory Committee, LJ Maritime Academy, Serennian Enterprises, Squeegee Clean Cleaning Services Friends & Family Travel Group.

Viewing will be held in the Celestial Suite at Restview Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium Limited Robinson and Soldier Roads, New Providence on Friday from 10:00am to 6:00pm and at the church on Saturday from 9:30am until service time.

Death Notice For

Kimberley Wright Glinton, 45

a resident of Blue Sky Line, Kemp Road, New Providence, Bahamas died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Tuesday, May 5th, 2026.

She is survived by her husband: Anthony Glinton; sons: Edwin Wallace, Leonardo and Taquan Wright; daughter: Serenity Glinton; step daughter: Geanthonique Glinton; step son: Anthony Glinton Jr.; mother: Icelyn Bostwick; father: Floyd Wright; siblings: Karen, Kendrick and Kahneal Wright; in laws: Shraonda, Georgette and Bradley and a host of other relatives and friends.

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

Funeral Service For

Dianna Zerline Knowles, 61

a resident of Strachan’s Alley, Kemp Road, New Providence, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, May 16th, 2026, 9:00am at Trinity Global Cathedral, Marshall Road, New Providence. Officiating will be Bishop Trevor Williamson assisted by Co-Pastor Sharon Williamson. Interment will be held in Lakeview Memorial Gardens and Mausoleums, John F. Kennedy Drive & Gladstone Road, New Providence.

Dianna leaves behind to cherished her memories are her sons: Godfrey Thompson and Antonio Kevin Knowles; daughters: Ekelia Knowles, Albranique and Albrea Pennerman; grandchildren: Antonio Knowles, Rachea Fernander, Andre Knowles, Alexander Johnson, Denalia Thompson, Latrell Thompson, Ail’lanie Poitier, Kelleyah Miller, Tae’Lyn Wallace, Rachel Thurston, Amari and Amattie Knowles, Janay Johnson; brothers: Alrick Walkes and Ashton Glass; sisters: Theresa Knowles and Donnell Whylly; nephews: Dominic and Ramond Williams, Leon Jones, Ryan Knowles, Donathon Whylly, Ashton Glass Jr.; nieces: Shantell, Tiffany Knowles, Mary and Janet Walkes, Tamika Pennerman; brother-in-law: Timothy Pennerman; sisters-in-law: Prescola Pennerman and Chantell Cox; and a host of other relatives & close friends: Albreon Pennerman, Ednamae Pennerman, Kandi Collie & the McDonald Family, Beatrice & Family, Carla Wilson, Merla Joseph,

Tavette Kelly-Adderley, Martin Smith, Kofi Dixon, Quinton Poitier, the late Darren Johnson, Neville Thurston, Prisca, Ms. Lucy & Family, Troyann Johnson & Family, Eria Grant & the Starbucks Family, Old Fort Bay Community & Security Family, Fresh Market Family, Patricia Brown & Family, Christine & the Led Street Family, Judy & Kevin, Annamae Charlton, Roslyn Curry, Mary, the Strachan’s Alley Family, Denise & the Kemp Road Family, Roselda Davis, the Armbrister Family, the New Destiny Church Family and others too numerous to mention.

Viewing will be held in the Celestial Suite at Restview Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium Limited Robinson and Solider Roads, New Providence on Friday from 10:00am to 6:00pm and at the church on Saturday from 7:30am until service time.

Death Notice For Dorothy Ethel

Thompson Butler, 85

a resident of #4 Susan Lane, Gleniston Gardens, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly of North Palmetto Point, Eleuthera, Bahamas died at her residence on Wednesday, May 6th, 2026.

She is survived by her husband: Eric Butler; daughters: Daphane (Herman Theo) and Sharon Butler; grandchildren: Yolanda Moss, Dr. Jamia Moss, Rayne Morgan, Yamille and Theophilus Moss; siblings: Nouella Culmer, Amanda Williams and Glenville Thompson and a host of other relatives and friends.

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

Funeral Services For

Alfred Butler, 60 affectionately called “Jerry”

of Fox Town, Abaco, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, May 16th, 2026, 11:00am at Pentecostal Church of God, Crown Haven, Abaco, Bahamas. Officiating will be Pastor Rex Carey assisted by Velty Carey. Interment will be held in Fox Town Public Cemetery, Fox Town, Abaco.

Left to cherish his memories are his children: Jerradine, Crishner & Shakwan Butler; grandchildren: Rajhae ‘Johnson, Waynen & Ashtyn Albury, Lanai Bassett, Skyla Cornish, Jayla Butler, J’Kawn Butler & Ja’Rhya Albury; sisters: Rosalind Butler, Loletta Farquharson, Coronett Hopkins (Clifton); brother: Lionel Thompson; aunts: Racheal McIntosh and Gloria Jones; uncles: Joseph Butler, Pastor. Ronald McIntosh (Ruby) Edward McIntosh (Pearl); nephews: Kurt Sydney Thomas, Tyronne Jr. and Tre’Vaughn, Farquharson, Alfred, Derriko (Asha) and Dermeko Lewis, Dwight Rollins Jr.; nieces: Lakasha Thomas, Dante Butler, Tonae’ Farquharson, Cindy Lewis, Simonia Pinder, Rickae Hopkins, Marva Mccoy; grand nephews: Keyrin and Kaizen Thomas and Dumari Seide; grand nieces: Thomas, T`Yanna Farquharson, Cherish Hollingsworth and Kiara Butler; cousins: June Bassett (Wendell), Daphenie Hall ( Dennis), Jacqueline Bethel (Keith), Stephanie Hield (Nathaniel), Sidney Bain (Fiona), Wilton Bain (Diana), Hanford Bain, Samuel (Cleomi), Ivan (Ginette), Alpheous (Lorna), Jason (Antonia) and Elvardo Butler (Alicia), Lloyd (Wanda) and Jody Butler (Wendy), Leslie McIntosh, Levar Emile, Micheal Lundy, Randford, Curtis and Dwayne Mills, Marvin Leathen, Ricardo Parker and Edwin Grant Theresa Russell (Walter) Albertha Sturrup (Bradley), Nola Francoise (Herbs) Dellane Butler, Shirlane Higgs, Jennifer and Lavern Butler, Pamela, Katherine, Sonya and Trudyann McIntosh. Wendy Butler, Nicole Rolle (Romeo), Stephanie Johnson, Leonora Dames (Daxon), Tanishka Belizaire and Maureen McIntosh, Patrice Thomas (Otis) and Judith Mills, Chantia Sawyer, Ronisha Simmons, Taneisha, Edeisha and Tamar McIntosh, Wendy Butler, Charmaine and Calvinette McIntosh, Elvis, Stephen (Stephanie), Lloyd (Mary) Michael Curry (Antoinette). Curlane (Joseph), Caroline (Paul),

Dianna (Brad), Joycelyn (Don) and Rosalie Brice (Marc); HIS SPECIAL FRIENDS: The entire Parker family especially Delgarna, Burnell, Rand & Lillian Parker. Claudine Pinder & family, Velty Carey & family, Hermis Thomas & family, Ronnie Russell & family Oganger Stuart & family, Agnes McIntosh & family & the entire Cedar Harbour Family.

Viewing will be held at Pentecostal Church of God, Crown Haven, Abaco on Friday from 8:00 pm to 9:3 pm and on Saturday from 9:30 am until service time.

Carol Mary Sweeting, 67

of Gregory Town, Eleuthera, Bahamas and formerly of New Providence, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, May 16th, 2026, 11:00am at Believer’s Bible Ministries, Carmichael Road West, New Providence. Officiating will be Bishop Lynden C. Young assisted by other ministers of the gospel. Interment will be held in Southern Cemetery, Cowpen and Spikenard Roads, New Providence.

Cherised memories are left in the hearts of her daughters: Abigail & Shelly Kemp; and her only son: Jhavon Ferguson; grandchildren: Chyanna, Carlan, Tamisha, Alex, Kenyon, Shelton, Hastinique, Devonte, Skye, Caiden, Jhavon Jr. and Jhalia; great grandchildren: Krisshawn and Kamaria; special friends: Lillian Young and Ingrid Eneas; long life friend: Audrick Ingram; brothers: Harry Pennerman and Felix Whylly, (Vernal, Junior & Paul - deceased); sisters: Rosalie Pennerman (Maria Roker, Sheila Pennerman - deceased); nieces: Hadassah Rolle, Melissa Taylor, Brendalee Hepburn, Monique Cooper, Shakara Greene; nephews: Justin Greene, Dion & Adrian Pennerman, Kevin & Keno Pennerman, Rico, Bjorn, Alarick Jr., Cedric Munroe and a host of friends and well wishes including: the staff of U.S. Embassy and Ministry of Education.

Viewing will be held in the Celestial Suite at Restview Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium Limited Robinson and Solider Road, New Providence on Friday from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm and at the church on Saturday from 9:30am until service time.

Funeral Service For

Death Notice For Retired Educator Dewitt Edward Johnson, 81

Robert Joseph

sadly announces his passing at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Tuesday, 12th May, 2026.

Left to cherish his wonderful memories are his wife: Suzette Joseph; children: Maurice Pierre, Maude Joseph, Juzette Joseph, Ronald Joseph, Junior Eugene, John Robert Joseph, Cherrelyn Joseph, Karen Joseph, Bernard Joseph, Guerlande Joseph and host of other relatives and friends

Final Rites are being finalized and will be announced at a later date.

a resident of Nassau Street, New Providence, Bahamas who died at his residence on Tuesday, April 2nd, 2026 will be held 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 16th, 2026 at Holy Cross Anglican Church Highbury Park, New Providence. Rev. Dr. Ethan Ferguson assisted by Rev. Berkley Smith will officiate. Cremation will follow.

He was predeceased by his father: Christopher Johnson; mother: Winifred Johnson; daughter: Anastacia Carey; sister: Carlotta Johnson-Klass; brother: Christopher Johnson; nephew: James Klass.

Left to cherish his memories are his daughters: Phillippa and Charlotte Johnson; son: Devon Johnson; adopted son: Dwayne (Chelzie) Lafleur; adopted daughter: Sandra Albury-Martin; grand daughters: Tyra Brown, Deazmine, Philycity and Trenyce Rolle, Xanthae Porter, Lashea Farquarhson, and R’Krista Stubbs; grand sons: Mark Theon Brown, Jaleel Bastian, Jair Johnson, Jayden Lafleur, Godfrey Bain, Stefon Greene, Kyle and Kyliss Martin; great grand daughters: Theandra, Thianna and Thiera Brown, Stefanique and Tsekani Greene and A’zahrriyah Rolle; great grandsons: Theon Jr. and Amari Brown; daugher-in-law: Jacquelyn Johnson; brothers: Bishop Samuel Johnson, Henry Johnson and Dennis Peterson; sisters-in-law: Cheryl Johnson and Jackie Peterson; nephews: Christopher (Marva) Klass of Wales England, Elvis Walkes, Marvin, Michael, Nevado, Sirhan, Nikoyan (De’andre), Demetrius, Henry (Karen), Charles (Uralee) and Christopher Jr. Johnson, Neil (Mary), Craig and Dennis Jr. Peterson; nieces: Christine Lockhart-Nocent (Romeo), Dr. Yolanda Griffin-Jones (Steve), Natasaya JohnsonMackey (Sandy), Cherika, Tamika and Henrisia Johnson and Latasha Roberts; grand nieces: Anishka Catrina-Klass (Alexandru), Akira, Natalie, Chinyere, Imani and Mya Klass, Ashanti, Henrisia, Madison and Royale Johnson, Brianna Gardiner, Sajnay Jones and Alana Frazer, Donovan Marshall, Dariel (King) Bunch, Leslie Roberts, Tahlia, Teneil, Tori, Nyla and Sanaria Peterson; grand nephews: Antone (Yasmin), Christohper Jr., Nathan Klass, Synai Jones, Marvin Jr., Latarrio and Zyaire Johnson Michael Ferguson, Darius and JJ Roberts, Craig Jr. and Dennis Jr. Peterson; great grand nephews: Cole and Cruz Klass; great grand nieces: Mischa Gill and Arya Catrina-Klass; god children: Keith Major, Tamika Higgs and Adria Cargill; cousins: Tyrone “Chucky” Fernander, Anthony “Boozie” Rolle and family, Kevin and Terrance Ferguson, Cecil and Kevin Roberts, Pamela Moss, Dellareece Moncur and family, Sharon and Tina Kelly, Theresa Lewis, Godfrey (Duke) and George Wilson, Pastor Stuart Kelly and family, Kim Kelly, Beth Kelly-Harris, Rhoda Grant of New York, Frederick Roberts of Texas, Philip and Betty Roberts and family, Jen Broadus and family of Florida, Karen Roberts and family, Brenda Roberts, Michael Wilson, Joann Bowleg, Brendalee AsareYeboah, Lolita Johnson, Cleo and Leo Bowleg, Giovanni and Jaime, Siobhan Clarke, Jennifer Miller, Debbie Jackson, Paulina Armbrister, Darnell Knowles, Pearline Hart, Nicole Munroe and family, Theresa “Kitty” Rahming and family, Willistine Armbrister and family, Bishop Laish Boyd and family, Edward and Lottie Roberts family; other relatives and friends: Doral Bain-Johnson, Violet Rodgers and family, Barbara Johnson and family, Merilyn Rolle, Bloneva Johnson and family, Jennivie Albury, Jackie Marshall, Cynthia Rolle, Victoria Hanna, Villadale Bain, Mary Bain-Charlton, Ronald Farrington, Mavis Smith and family, Alicia Thompson, Arlington Bain, Walton Bain, Wellington Bain, Vaughn Hanna, Denaldo Bain, Ramon Bain, Shanishka Cambridge, Anthon Bowleg, Kimberley Bowleg, Vashti and Vashni Thompson, Columbo Porter, Larry Rolle, Shawn Bastian, Dawson Fawkes, Valentino Moss, Esther Knowles, Patrick Arthur, Minerva Griffin, Louise Barry, George “Sweet Boy” Robinson and The Base Road Wholesale Bar family, Carlton Robinson, Culmer, Ansel Pennerman, James and Desmond Bannister, Bradley Cash, Katie and Mike, Deborah Symonette, Thirza Higgs, Lashanda Albury, Gary Albury, Louise Brown, Shadell McKenzie and family, Dawson Fawkes, Ronnie, Jeff and Willie Farrington, Christine Russell, The Big Yard Shipping staff, The Ministry of Education staff, Natasha Louis, The Minnis family, The Bostwick family, The Dames family, the staff at Commonwealth Funeral Home, and many others too numerous to mention.

Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at THE CHAPEL OF MEMORIES THE NEW COMMONWEALTH FUNERAL HOME INDEPENDENCE DRIVE Friday from 11:00-5:00 p.m. and at the Church Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to service time.

Death Notice For

Announcing the passing of Gregory Isaiah Hanna, 21

of Lovely Bay, Acklins, Bahamas who died on Saturday, May 2nd, 2026 at the Princess Margaret Hospital.

He will be lovingly remembered by his Mother: Pastor Tamara Dames

Father: Prophet Dr. Leo Adderley and Gregory Hanna.

Brothers: Timeko Campbell, Nathan Hanna, Kelsey McPhee and Tatum Hanna.

Sister: Lyn’Asia Virgil.

Grandparents: Emmeritus Claudine Virgil and Ethlyn Bain.

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

Funeral Service For

Peter Clarke, 67

of Sea Breeze Lane, New Providence, Bahamas will be held at Independence Drive Church of God, New Providence on Friday, May 15th, 2026 at 12:00 noon. Officiating will be Bishop Dr. Joseph A. Smith assisted by Rev. Muriel Lightbourne, Pastor Delvonne Duncombe & other Ministers of the Gospel. Interment will follow in the Western Cemetery, Nassau Street, New Providence.

He was predeceased by his parents: Paul & Mary Clarke; sisters:Albertha Clarke, Betty Davis; brothers: Paul Clarke, Ishmael Clarke, Samuel Clarke.

His memory will always live on in the hearts of his daughters: Shantell Jolly, Shanita Adderley, Precious Clarke; sons: Cordero Clarke, Peter Clarke Jr. and Denzel Clarke; son-in-law: Edmund Jolly; grandchildren: Shante, Jasmine, Gabrielle, Cordia, Cordesha, Shalanthia, Devine, Amele; adopted children: Stanyette and Shandicka Burrows, Waynette Cauldron (Sife), Wayne Johnson, Denaire Rahming (Danero); sisters: Alice Rolle, Maxine Bethel, Christine, Joanna and Ida Mae Clarke; brothers: Christopher (Joan), Melford, James (Petuelle), Andrew, Michael (Kevia) and Fredrick Clarke; aunts: Ruby Ferguson; nieces & nephews: Daphne Davis-McKenzie, Dedra Wallace (Chadwick), DeAndra Miller (Raylee), Dellaree Saunderes (Jeremy), Dwight, Deka Rolle, Dexter, Christopher Jr., Christafelis, Christanna Brown (Shervin), Candice Bain (Dwight), Melinda Scriven (Enere), Melvert, Promise Grace, Sharran, Shavon Clarke, Shaniqua Capron, Ray Clarke, Tia Minnis, Khadijah Young-Shepherd (Jopol), Corey Strachan, Tiffany Fernander, Georgette Simms, Shandyke, Shandiece Clarke, Christal Grant (Giovanni), Shantell, Samantha Clarke, Sameka Munroe (Glenford), Jamaine, Jamon Clarke (Ashley), Cindy Boucan, Andrea, Andrewnique, Anastacia Clarke, Andrew Jr., Mikell, Michael Jr., Mykia, Makaya, Kaymak, Frederick, Lauryn, Xavier Clarke, Kendrick Rahming, Shernea Fulford, Pastor Cranston Evans (Teresita), Elton Williamson, Shelton Williamson, Elkeria Williamson-Josey, Tiphaney Russell; grand nieces & grand nephews: Tess, Jack, Anson, Erin, Brandon, Jeremy Jr., Jayla, Kai, Christen, Jamona, Dion Jr. Reco, Christafelis Jr., Shervano, Chephirah, Daliyah, Christal, Christel, Christhon, Tyrek, Denae, DeShawn, D’Antae, Clarissa, Mason, Vashanique, Serenity, Jordyn, Ryshon, Reymond, Akeem, Kemron, M’Riyah, Shaniyah, Mason, Jamiah, Jamaal, Antwon, Glenford Jr., Glengia, Janiah, Ariyah, A’laya, K’nell, Zane; other relatives & friends: Bishop Joseph and Minister Andrea Smith and the entire Independence Drive Church of God Family Apostle Barbara Burrows, Pastor Delvonne and Min. Shamica Duncombe, Whosoever Will Discipleship Center family, Bishop Lawerence Rolle and Family, Pastor Howard and Evang. Michelle Mott, Vision God Outreach Ministry, Sherell Williams, Monique Bethel, Rose Cash, Dianna Cash, Keila Nesbitt, Jurich Taylor, Albury Sayle Primary School family, Christopher Taylor, Mother Cox, Rev. Jenson Bethel and Family Bro. Brian and Sis Bessy Rolle, Rev. Sanford & Deronicia Rolle, ASA.H. Pritchard family, Deborah Johnson and family, Olga Forbes & Family, The Green Family, The Late Obediah Ferguson Family, Betsymae Clarke and Family, The Late Jerome Ferguson Family, Cynthia Russell & Family, The Late Alice Gardiner & Family, Dorothy Horton & Family, Ethel Ferguson & Family, Benjamin Ferguson & Family, Eleanor Musgrove & Family, Gelena Wells, Family of the Late Mervin & Carolyn Rolle, Anthony ‘Bowe’ Davis, James ‘Jimmy Joe Black’ Clarke, Ash Ferguson, Daisy Williams & Family, Rosemary Hanna & Family, The Butler Family, Bruce Pinder & Family, The Russell Family, The Pinder Family, The Hanna Family, The Davis Family, Paula Pinder & Family, Deborah Higgs & Family, The Rolle Family, The Wallace Family, The Saunders Family, The Curry Family, Clarington Anderson, Anfernee Rolle, Bernadine Rolle, Kervin Ferguson, George Gibson, Carl Rahming, Brent Stubbs, The Family of the late Hon. A.D. Hanna, The Hon. Frederick A. Mitchell, M.P., The Hon. Leslia Brice M.P., Rev. Father Hugh Bartlett Jr., Rev. Father Canon Crosley Walkine, Martin & Fifika Bain, Rev. Milton Newbold and Family and other relatives and friends too numerous to mention

Relatives and friends may pay their last respects in the Delancy Suite, Legacy Memorial Mortuary, #85 Mount Royal Avenue, New Providence on (TODAY) Thursday, May 14th, 2026 from 12:00 noon-5:00pm and at the church on Friday from 11:00am until service time.