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DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT
Paul Glenmore Ritchie, 73
of Nassau, The Bahamas, formerly of Hamilton’s, Long Island, The Bahamas, died at Doctor’s Hospital on Thursday, May 26, 2022. Mr. Ritchie was predeceased by his mother, Leonie Fox Ritchie and his father, Charles Ritchie. He is survived by his wife Paula Cindy Ritchie, children, Kimra Sweeting, Richard Ritchie, Melissa Wilkinson and Christopher Ritchie; brothers: Cyril, Monty and Jackson Ritchie; sisters: Ramona Taylor, Angiline Ritchie, Rosalie Major and Sandra Pratt and a host of other relatives and friends. Memorial service arrangements will be announced at a later date. Please visit his online memorial website at www.forevermissed.com/paul-ritchie.
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The Ferguson Family announces the death of
Matriarch Willamae Edith Ferguson, 74 of Kemp Road and formerly of The Forest, Exuma who died on Friday, May 27th, 2022.
Willamae as she was affectionately called was predeceased by his parents, Ernest Joseph and Eulamae Ferguson. She is survived by her Daughters: Bridgette Brooks and Bernadette Ferguson Sons: Charles Gibson and Chrispen Ferguson Son-in-law: Perry Brooks Granddaughter: Brianna Brooks Grandsons: Perry and Justin Brooks, and Titan Gibson Adopted Grandson: Prince Farrington Sisters: Olive Ferguson, O’Lydia Williams and Bessie Miller Brothers: Rev. Phillip Ferguson and Luther Ferguson Brother-in-law: Paul Miller Sister-in-law: Linda Ferguson A host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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The Gray Family announces the death of
Matriarch Harriett Gray, 73 of #70 Guinep Street, Pinewood Gardens who died on Monday, May 23rd, 2022.
Harriett was predeceased by her parents, Elbert Walsh and Hazel Davis She is survived by her Daughter: Beverley Mortin Son: Clayton “Donavon” Griffiths Grandchildren: Otis Mortin, Darius and Daniel Leiba, Darica Griffith Brother: Lynden Davis of London, England; Robert and Livingston Walsh of Jamaica, and Santos Dixon Sisters: Dawn, Amanda and Eula Davis of London, England Other relatives and friends including her nieces and nephews: Audrey Fox, Judy Edgecombe, Inspector Jamal Edgecombe, Corporal Kendal Edgecombe, Philip Edgecombe, Exec. Sous Chef Andres Edgecombe, and Immigration Officer Alexandria Fox. Other friends including but not limited to: Elder Andrea and Pastor Reginald Cox, Harriett Wallace, Michelle Meronard, Sheena Rolle, The Mount Tabor Church Family, and The Bacardi Family of Lyford Cay. Her caretaker: Jennifer Woodside Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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Matriarch Mildred Burrows, 86 a native of Congo Town, South Andros passed away on
Tuesday, May 31st at her Nassau residence #13 Bacardi Road. As she lived she went home peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
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Funeral Service for Elkanah Andrews, 87 of Prince Court, Yellow Elder and formerly of Deep Creek, Andros who died on Tuesday, May 24th, 2022 will be held on Saturday, June 4th, 2022, 11:00 a.m. at Transfiguration Baptist Church, Market Street. Officiating will be Rev. Stephen Thompson assisted by other ministers of the gospel. Interment will follow in the Southern Cemetery, Spikenard & Cowpen Roads. Live Stream: William Mortimer Facebook page
Left to cherish her memories are her Sons: Bishop Garth Fynes, Bishop Roy Burrows, Alfred “Derek” & Joshua Burrows; Daughters: Lilith Burrows, Overseer Alfreda McPhee, Elder Barbara Smith, Evangelist Cheryl King, Deaconess Monique McIntosh, Paulette Darville, Sonia Murphy and Deaconess Marva Davis Daughters-in-law: Minister Alice Fynes, Elder Karen Burrows, Pastor Janet Burrows Sons-in-law: Apostle David McPhee, Deacon Samuel Smith, Elijah Darville, Christopher Murphy, and Pastor Jason Davis Brothers: Christopher Stuart, Wendall Stuart, Bishop Carlton J. Stuart Sisters: Remilda Sturrup, Emily Rahming, Jestina Rolle and Albertha McPhee Brothers-in- law: Bishop James Pratt, Edmund Rahming, Randolph Rolle, George and Earl Burrows, Carlton McPhee, David Duncombe, Kendal Taylor, Evangelist Roy Palacious, and Ezzard Cartwright Sisters-in-law: Sylvia and Rev. Martha Duvalier, Thelma, Mary and Minister Janesta Stuart, Harriette and Evangelist Bloneva Cartwright, Rose Burrows, Elder Jacqueline Prophete, Pastor Evamae Palacious, Audrey Cahildressicincio and Delores Burrows Numerous grandchildren, great and great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
Left to cherish his memories are his wife: Majorie Lagloria Fox-Andrews; children: Esther (Philip) Sturrup, Paula (Okikiola) Tatum-Martins, Sheryl and Dale Andrews, Genean (Azeal) McFall, Dedrie, Jeremy, Barron (Tammie), Wellington, Edwin, Raymond and Raynor Andrews; grandchildren: Lexington Andrews, Jermaine (Zephramae) Sturrup, Nathalia (Neil) Dames, Sebastian and Maximus Andrews, Trent and Taja Smith, Dr. Justin McFall, Janeal and Jonathan McFall, Deborah and Anna Rackley, Rebecca Tribble, Alano (Dianna) Russell, Chadeesha, Chad and Chai Cash, Bria and Barron Jr., Keron, Raynor, Edera, Tiena, Ramon, Raymond, Aresa, Kobe, Ravin, Raymiah, Wellington, Isaiah, Solomon, Ramond, Demond and Damian Andrews; great grandchildren: Tae, Nathan, Annette, Ethan, Jalia, Jaleil, Jurell, Ke’Arri, Noah, Kye’Leah and Shiloh Russell, Demar and D’asia McKenzie; brothers: Haman, Jack, Vincent and Edward Orthniel Andrews; sisters: Nathalie Bailey and Barbaramae Andrews-Deleveaux; brothers-in-law: Lloyd, Richard and Ezra Fox, Bernis Pinder, Kenny Badmus and Garnet Bailey; sisters-in-law: Shirley, Delores, Anne, Karen, Yvonne and Doramae Andrews, Misty Pinder, Lucita Fox, Beulah Robinson, Terrecita Fox and Melonie Badmus; caregivers: Pauline Allen, Lisa Bain and Anne Marie Jamel; numerous nieces and nephews including: Latoya (Clarence) Woodside, Vincent (Elizabeth), Emerson (Nicole), Sheila, Elvis (Kathy) and Ricardo Andrews and Gwendolyn (Wendell) Coakley, Barbara Joseph, Martha (Richard) Henry, Lydia (Neville) Adderley, Brenda (James) Freckleton, Edison (Suzette), Anthony, Michael and Perry (Akelia) Adderley, Coleman (Diana) Andrews, Garnell Frith, Marcel (Charles) Johnson, Kendolyn Sands, Kim (Pastor Kevin) Grant, Julie (Ian) Fernander, Kenrick (Shandy), Rodwell (Natasha) and Nakia Andrews, Anthony (Fostene) Smith and Michael Lightbourne, Cynthia, Mae and Kaye Andrews, Sandra, Loretta Fay, Haman Jr. (Katara) and Warrick Andrews, Delores Andrews Vance, Pastor Donna (George) Jackson, Walter (Megan) and Brenda Holmes and Tamika Williams, Anthony (Sharon) Andrews, Avis Baker, Valerie (Edwin) Rolle, Claudette, Neil (Gail), Nicola and Burntell Elridge Jr. (Debbie) Andrews, Nyjay and Nakario Andrews, Janell Bethel, Jeanette Barr, Shanique, Taren, Darius, Jack Jr., Jania and Jamal Andrews and Coya Kemp-Andrews, Scott Ambrose Deleveaux and Ethan Rosean Gibson, Krystal Andrews and Tamika Bain, Retired Justice K. Neville Adderley and Fiordelisa Bain, Renae, Tammy and Sherman Andrews, Daphanie and Samantha Andrews, ASP Andrew Sweeting, Julian (Phillippa) Robinson, Catherina (Clint) Conyers, Kamisha, Sean, Christina, Tonji, Dr. Timothy Providence, Samantha, Shawannon, Simone, Stephen, Bertram, Edwin, Marvin, Annatol, Lisa, Adrian, Tennence, Otis, Maria, Theresa, Carla, Ingrid, Tracey and Torren; close family Friends, including but not limited to: Admiral & Sheila Ferguson and family, Francina Brown, Ralph Murphy, Desiree Rahming-Armbrister, Sterling Ferguson, Dr. Kayleisha Watson, Dr. Munroe, Dr. Smith & Nurse Colebrooke of the Fleming Street Clinic, Pastor and Members of Transfiguration Baptist Church, Tanya Woodside & the Team of Woodside Insurance Brokerage Limited, and the Team of Libra Pest Control; and many other relatives, friends, associates and affiliates too many to mention. Friends may pay their last respects at East Sunrise Mortuary #183 Baillou Hill Road & Cordeaux Avenue from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. on (TODAY) Thursday and again at the church from 10:00 a.m. to service time on Saturday. Please visit our website: www.eastsunrisemortuary.com to share your memories and condolences with family and friends.
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Funeral Services For Pastor Royden Isaac Hanna, 88 Delano Valentino James, 34 of Hanna Road, Fox Hill and formerly of Pompey Bay, Acklins who died on Wednesday, May 18th, 2022, will be held on Sunday, June 5th, 2022, 11:00a.m. at Hillview Seventh Day Adventist Church, Tonique Williams Darling Highway. Officiating will be Dr. Michael Toote, Dr. Paul Scavella and Pastor Leonardo Rahming. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Gardens, Soldier Road. Pastor Royden Isaac Hanna’s life, love and legacy will forever be cherished by his sons: Dr. Martin Hanna, Mr. Haydn Hanna, Mr. Edward Hanna; daughters: Miss Betty Hanna and Mrs. Esther Gordon; son-inlaw: Pastor Delthony Gordon; daughters-in-law: Dr. Henrietta Hanna, Mrs. Barbara Hanna, Mrs. Dian Hanna; grandchildren: Pharez, Melody, Zachary, Dominic, Gabrielle, Manaen and Atarah Hanna; Jonathan and Hadassah Gordon; brothers: Gerard Hanna and Leon Hanna; sisters: Thelma Hanna, Joan Duncombe, Alice Sands, Muriel Darling; sisters-in-law: Carolyn Hanna, Doreen Hanna, Miriam Smith, Dr. Althea McMillan, Inez Moncur, Mildred Hanna; brothers-in-law: Dr. Wendell McMillan, Pastor Jeremiah Duncombe, James Sands; nieces: Voniel Smith, Jeannie and Barbara Ferguson, Dorinda Darling; Idamae, Zelda, Donna, Angela and Hope Hanna; Patricia Cleare, Chyrial Penn, Violet Bowlin, Alree Price, Juliet and Carla Sands; Sherry Rahming, Cynthia Johnson, Eleanor Harden, Shon and Kathleen Ford; Kaywana Forbes, Kemoree, Brendeka and Jennifer Duncombe, Alexandra Ripley, Joan Rahming; Loleta Dorsett, Alice Gilbert, Veronica Sherman, Mary Grey, Melanie Ciccolella, Zelda Azor, Donna Hannah, Lisa Cunningham, Agatha Nottage, Netta Blake, Ellissa Mwesigwa, Coralie Adderley, Laurel Long, Dr. LaKeischa McMillan, Portia Allen, Jennifer, Zipporah, Amanda, Marica, Ingrid, Shirley, Yvonne, Kathenna, Janet, and Marcela Moncur, Kimberley, Hazel and Jackie Greenslade, Lenece Stubbs, Janis Butler, Denise Smith; nephews: Charles, Hubert, and Donald Ferguson, Kenny Darling, David, Andrew, Mark, Matthew, Leonard, Phillip, Christopher, Frank Jr., Leon, Drayton, Frederick, Francis, Reginald, Raymond, and Greg Hanna, Randolph Bowlin, Pastor Kent Price, Roderick and Roger Sands, Louis Cleare, Jeremiah Jr., Vincent, and Cpl. 2757 Wayne Duncombe, David Smith, Jerome Ford, Eris Moncur Sr., Alden Smith, George, Reginald, Maxwell Jr., Nelson, Peter, Carver, Ricardo, Dwight, Alton, Dale, and John Moncur, High Commissioner Ellison Greenslade, Desmond Greenslade, ACP Ashton Greenslade, Sgt. 464 Kevin Greenslade, Stephen Greenslade, Archibald and Edison Minnis, Wycliff Bowen, Wendell McMillan II, John Mwesigwa, Ethan Adderley, Stephen Allen, Kevin Long, Mitchell Gilbert, Harry Azor, Levon Hannah, August Blakes, Anthony Nottage; Many grand, great grand, and great great grandnieces and nephews, Numerous friends, cousins, former parishioners, ministerial and professional colleagues. Friends may pay their last respects at East Sunrise Mortuary #183 Baillou Hill Road & Cordeaux Avenue from 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on (TODAY) Thursday from 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday and again at the church from 10:00 a.m. to service time on Sunday. Please visit our website: www.eastsunrisemortuary.com to share your memories and condolences with family and friends.
of Higher Drive, Flamingo Gardens who died on Friday, May 13th, 2022 will be held on Wednesday, June 8th, 2022, 11:00 a.m. at Kemp Road Ministries, Kemp Road. Officiating will be Reverend Dr. Ivan F. Butler. Interment will follow in Lakeview Memorial Gardens & Mausoleums, John F. Kennedy Drive. Left to cherish his memories are his mother: Esther James; sister and brother: Otimia Pennerman and Denario James; nieces: Trinity & Layla Pennerman; nephew: Jaheim Pennerman; brother-in-law: Joey Pennerman; aunts: Paulette (Kirkwood), Dianah (Ralph), Euricka (Eddie), Wendy (Herbert), Portia, Sophie, Crystal (Stuart), Sheila, Emily, Marion (Chad), Bridgette (Michael), Shennen (Ezra), Kaysheilla, Beverley (Phillip) Berniece (Randolph), Joanne; uncles: Leroy (Sybil), Anthony, Fredrick (Danielle), Stanley, Jerome (Nora), Ralph (Wendy), Rodney (Ferona), Phillip, Bishop Chadwick James (Christine), Barry, Bervin; grand uncles: Benjamin (Ruby) & George Brown; grand aunt: Cora McKenzie; cousins: Julieanne, Raheim, Raymond, Christian, Chiquita, Kirklyn, Mario, Dante, Simmonique, Troy, Leron, Fredrick Jr., Brittany, Kenrick, Deangelo, Brion, Brianna, Indiana, Anton, Antonique, Racquel, Michael, Jonathon, Ishmael, StacyAnn, Samiya, Onterio, Jermain, Ryan, Michaella, Deangelo (Dee), Deandrea, Reonaldo, Ramon, Chadwick, Chadwin, Chadvaughn, Shavan, Shavanda, Tavara, Leo, Payton, Ashley, Bryson, Dashard, Rodney, Jonathan, Kenron, Olivia, Janay, Sherrie, Carol, Stephanie, Stacy, Erlyn, Janero, Shavago, Latera, Candice, Dion, Alonzo, Alexis, Antana, Janelle, Shakara, Javano, Lushander, Lushawn, Lavondia, Phillip Jr., Sean, Rameldo, Brandon, Bervin Jr., Bervinique, Talia, Tariq, Bianca, Barry Jr., Felicia, Braden, Vanti, Shantell, Nadia, Guion, Jovaughn; godparent: Christine James; other relatives and friends: Ramond Miller, Geneva, Willamae, Carl, Harland, Bertram, Marylee, Gillian, Levetta, Elma, Annismae, Ansala, Joel, Reginald, Maxine, Ruth, Patricia, Zella, Ralph, Ulis, Dexter, Veronique, Petra, Rasheed, Stevon, Kenneth Jr., Kenise, Lynette, Duell, Dayton, Italia, Yasmin, Vernita, Jaconda, Alfred Jr., Ivy, Dr. Andy Williams, Tessa, Deanne, Orthie, Jackie, Kell, Ivan, Vandolyn, Nerline, Betty, Racquel, Shantell, Jared, Javarra, Jamarra, Jerome, Jenay, Richard, Mark, Glen, Ramon, Renard, Ian and the entire community of Flamingo Gardens especially the Major, Francis, Sawyer, Watson, Wallace, Badmus, Butterfield, Darling, Henfield, Hanna, Curry & Rolle families. Friends may pay their last respects at East Sunrise Mortuary #183 Baillou Hill Road & Cordeaux Avenue from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday and again at the church from 10:00 a.m. to service time on Wednesday. Please visit our website: www.eastsunrisemortuary.com to share your memories and condolences with family and friends.
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Funeral Service For Nicholas Fox, Alfred Adderley, Pastor Arlington and Walter Gilbert Fox, 80 Karen Rahming and Christian Discipleship Ministries a resident of #4 Mt. Tabour Estates-East and formerly of Fox Town, Abaco will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, June 4th, 2022 at Trinity City Of Praise, Tonique WilliamsDarling Highway. Officiating will be Pastor Arlington Rahming assisted by other ministers of the gospel. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Gardens Cemetery, Soldier Road. Walter Gilbert is survived by his wife: Monica; children: Fefica Fox-Dean (Kevin), Fertina Turnquest (Mark), Charmaine Bootle (Clifton), Deshon Fox (Ayodale), Kenrick Hart (Dorothy), Valentino Hart (Karla), Yolanda Miller (Ashlyn), Carlos Perigord (Demeika), Lynette and Ricardo Perigord; grandchildren: Latara McDonald Arthur, Zschaun and Tamara Dean, Martyra and Martysta Turnquest, Anisa, Rahim, Kaylah and Jesse Fox, Kenrick Hart Jr., Kendace Bowe (Richard), Valentino Hart Jr. (Olivia), Aaron, Adryan and Aiden Miller, Charisma and Carmelle Perigord; great grandvhildren: Jayla Valsaint, Carlton Arthur and Aya Schmidt; sisters: Althea McBride and Ethel Fox; nieces and nephews: Brinton, Gary, Melissa and Michaela Fox, Gayland, Jason and Englebert McBride, Desiree Fox, Alexandra, Nicola and Sebastian Lewis, Kenny and Princess Fawkes; adopted children: Christopher and Anishka Rolle, Francis and Latoya Thompson, Lyden and Shaphaelle Knowles; in-laws: Zhivargo Rolle, Margo Mackey (Kevin), Patrick Rolle, Deborah Fernander, Linda Butler (Patrick), Gary Knowles (Linda), Bruce Rahming (Shelly), Bequesa Albury (Dennis), Sydney Hart (Charmaine), Alfred Hart (Pearline), Roland, Humphrey and Rodney Brown and their families, King and Edwards families, Veronica and Hermia Brown and their families, Tusie Hanna; other relatives and friends including: Dr.
International Family, Pastor Stephen and Judith Knowles and Gospel Light Church Family, Apostle Phalmon and Sophia Ferguson and United Faith Ministries International Church Family; numerous others of whom we could not list by name and we thank them all for the contributions made to his life. Relatives and friends may pay their respects at Cedar Crest Funeral Home and Crematorium Ltd, Robinson and Baillou Hill Roads on (TODAY) Thursday from 12:00noon to 5:00pm.
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Ms. Arabella Forbes, 79
a resident of #33 Emmanuel Drive, Soldier Road and formerly of Duncombe Coppice, South Andros died at her residence on Thursday, May 26th, 2022. She is survived by her children: Gabrielle Obrien-Coleby, Orlando Forbes Sr., Tangy Cartwright, Jared Forbes, Javier Forbes; 16 Grandchildren, sisters: Stephanie and Sheila Forbes; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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Funeral Service For (Murdina) Smith, Lee (Sheba) Armbrister, Chief Apostle Asa Bornel Ambrister, 61 (Inez) Armbrister and Bertie Munroe; aunts: Pearl McKinney,
Eyvonne Hubert) Wilson, Marilyn (Calreso) Brown, Illinois (Wesley, Hikens, Alfeda Smith, Sonia Outten, Barbara Minnis, Rev. Julia, Remonda, Mary, Arabella and Geraldine Armbrister; numerous cousins too numerous to mention; best friend: Desmond and Florina Rolle and Family, Th e Toote Shop Corner, Peter Street and East Street Communities and a host of other relatives and friends. Family and friends can join the family of Bornel Armbrister to celebrate his life and legacy on (TODAY) Thursday, 2nd June, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.
of East Street will be held at New Beginning Jubliee Baptist Church, Fox Hill Road, New Providence, Bahamas on (TODAY) Thursday, 2nd June, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. Officiating will be Pastor G. Angelo Rolle assisted by Minister Constance Rolle and other ministers of the gospel. Cremation was held. Left to mourn the memories of Bornel are his sons: Bornel Jr., Daryl and Ashley Armbrister; ex-wife: Florence; stepson: Jevon Bethel; step daughter: Tomaniek (Byron) Smith; daughter-in-law: Adrianna Armbrister and Kanesha; grandchildren: Ashley Jr., Darius Daryl, Pharrell, Daxton, Jevon Jr., Teron Jr., and Nahan Tyler, Shania Ashanique, Asha, Tranae, Byraniek, Sierra, Arianna, Jasmine, Kimora, Zahria and Tira; great grandchildren: Telia and Akemi; two sisters: Majorie (Terrel) Barton, Camrea Symonette; sister-in-law: Mrs. Vernita Green, Edith St. Albour and Martha Saunders; brothers: Colins Jr., Warren (Dianna) Armbrister, Hensley (Annes), Marvin (Faye) and Astrapete Armbrister; brother-inlaw: Mr. Marcus Moxet; nieces and nephews: Terrel, Shane Stuart, Tenille Ingraham, Murray, Crystal Andrew Holder, Dudley, Stephanie Symonette, Randy (Lashae) Symonette, Candice Boldwin, Cynitha Rigby, Anenius, Allegra, Alanis, J’Anna, Chennelle, Omari, Brooke, Aria, Nathan, Shavar, Sardi, Madelyn, Ida, Leon and Kiyom; uncles: Prince George
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Antonio Trevor Thompson, 25
of Tuna Fish Close died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Saturday, 14th May, 2022. He survived by his father: Trevor Thompson; mother: Criana Thompson; siblings: Inderia Thompson, Phylicia Thompson, Trevina Thompson and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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Calvin Leroy Ferguson, 74
of Second Street, Coconut Grove will be held at Our Lady of the Holy Souls Catholic Church, Deveaux & Young Streets, New Providence, Bahamas on Saturday, June 4th, 2022 at 1:00p.m. Officiating will be Rev. Fr. Junior Calixte assisted by other ministers of the gospel. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Gardens Cemetery, Soldier Road, New Providence, Bahamas. Left to cherish his memories are his parents: Rodiles Michel Sr. and Junette Altidor Michel residing in Quebec, Canada; sibling: Shanay Michel; grandmother: Lamercie Altidor residing in Florida; uncles: Paul John Timothe residing in Haiti, Daniel Jerome residing in Florida, Mackenson Fertil residing in Indianapolis, MN; mentor and father figure: Eugene Racine; mentor and father figure: Officer Glen Dean; aunt/ godmother: Kettly Pratt residing in Florida; aunt: Isemelen Cadet; cousins: Sariah Pratt, Bella Fertil, Maya Fertil, Isaiah Fertil, Isaac Fertil, Nyla Fertil, Daniel Jerome Jr., Nathaniel Jerome, Nate Jerome, Morwens Timothe, Lencsky Timothe, Dahankha Timothe, Kenicha Giselle Timothe, Travis Cadet; granduncle: Hubert Cadet; grandaunt: Toya Cadet; 2nd cousin: Izlie Cadet; 3rd cousins: Ritchie Cadet, Genou Cadet, Rosemonde Lubin, Toussaint Marc, Toussaint Narmand; Toussaint Jamond, Freimd Louise St Victor, Wendy and a host of other relatives and friends: Gertha and family, Rosemond and family, Emmanuella and Auntie Elvita, Joanna Joseph, Ashlene Joseph Profile, Tanya Joseph, Officer Dean, Kerline Joseph, Mr. & Mrs. Jolicouer Joseph, Maxo Profile, Laly Profile and the Solomons shop family and a host of other relatives and friends. Viewing will be held at St. Ambrose Funeral Home, #34 Arundel Street on Friday 3rd June, 2022 from 11:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. May His Soul Rest In Eternal Peace
of Garden View Estates and formerly of Major’s Cay, Crooked Island died on Friday, 27 May, 2022 at the Princess Margaret Hospital. He survived by his daughter: Shantelle Nicole; son: Valdez Calvin Chemaco; granddaughter: Shaunte Arlia FergusonCoakley; great granddaughter: Láel Gerae Williams; adopted daughter & grandnieces: Shandira E. Sands and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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Funeral Service For Wilfred Saintelus, 52 a resident of Strachan Alley, Kemp Road, New Providence, Bahamas died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Friday, 22nd April 2022. Service will be held at Pilgrim Baptist Temple, Kemp Road at 12:00 noon on Saturday, 4th June, 2022. Interment will follow in the Southern Cemetery, Cowpen Road. Officiating will be Rev’d Dr. Leroy N. Major assisted by other ministers of gospel.
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Zena Monique Rolle, 54
He was predeceased by his parents: Rosemarie Saintelia and Edwin Louis. Loving memories will forever be engraved in the s hearts of his wife: Daphne Saintelus; sons: Deangelo, Renaldo, Wilfred and Alfred Saintelus; daughter: Deandra Young; grandson: Daquaon Young; grand daughter: Skylar Young; sisters: Madeline Louis Saintphar and Kathleen T. Justin; brothers-in-law: Bishop R. Justin and Jean Saintphar; nieces: Jenny, Kasey, Keisha LaFrance and Geneva J. Justin, Shakera Thompson, Sharrel Jupp Shanell, Tonya Estina Mackey; nephews: Arnold R. Justin, Alex J. Saintphar, Max E. Saintphar and Romeo Stevens; grand niece: Jordan Grant; grand nephew: Amari Jean; cousins: Camille Gustave and Leslie Joseph; best friend: Curt Thompson; other relatives and friends: Mariela & Telson Meuze, Diane Kemp, Andrea Smith Minus, Arrieouna Brown, Arlington Brown, Yvonne Motimore, Frances Deal, Shinia Fernander, Lucie Eugene, Kelly Ward, Thomas Ashwood, Stanley, Booker, Tamandra Cooper Shanell Johnson, Judy Taylor & Family, Dianna Knowles & Family, Jacqueline Major and family, Paula Smith, Department of Environmental Health, Department of Social Services, Uriah McPhee Primary, Yellow Edler Care for Senior Citizens, Children Emergency Hostel, Lutra Liquor Store, Strachans Alley and Kemp Road communities, Rockwell Circle community, Super Value Blue Hill Road, Riu Resort, BEI Church and other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at Rest on Funeral Chapel, #19 Kenwood Street & Mt. Royal Avenue on (TODAY) Thursday, 2nd June, 2022 from 12:00 noon to 6:00pm.
of Toote Shop Corner off East Street, New Providence, Bahamas will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 5th, 2022 at Johnson Park Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Farrington and Johnson Park Road. Interment will follow in Southern Cemetery, Cowpen and Spikenard Roads. Officiating will be Pastor Jamal Franklyn assisted by other ministers of the gospel. She is survived by her mother: Sybil Rolle; father: Ivan Rolle; sisters: Janice Rolle, Anita Hudson, Theresa and Sherise Rolle; brother: James Rolle; aunts: Doramae Anderson, Mispha Armbrister, Lilly Sawyer, Deloris, Sandra Brown, Eloise and Dollymae Rolle; uncles: Donald and Lawerence Rolle; nieces: Pauline Grant, Sherry Benjamin, Sophia Ingraham, Tamika Marshall, Tanisha Clarke, Shanise, Jean-Baptiste, Janet McPhee, Ingrid Bain, Angeline Forbes, Jewette and Juliette Hudson and Kienna Francis; nephews: Dennis McPhee, Fredrick Clarke, Gino Rolle, Leonardo Bain, Michael and Mckile Collie and other relatives and friends. Viewing will be held at “Jasper Suite” Rock of Ages Funeral Chapel, Wulff Road and Pinedale on (TODAY) Thursday, 2nd June, 2022 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Death Notices For Stanley Alfred Major, 92
Gwenneth Nixon, 86
Veronica Elaine Brown, 80
of McKinney Drive died at his of Sunshine Park and formerly of residence on Tuesday, May 31st, 2022. Matthew Town, Inagua died at her residence on Tuesday, May 31st, 2022. He is survived by his wife: Ruby Charlotte Major; daughter: Stanlyn She is survived by her daughters: Alfreda Major; sons: Don, Colyn, Bonnie and Keshlia Collie; sons: Keith, Craig and Ricardo Major; Stephen, Cornell, Craig, Kendall grandchildren: Don Jr., Keith Jr. & Kevin Collie; sisters: Gweneth Rory, Brandon, Devin and Maximus; Lockhart, Eva Morgan and Halcey brother: Dencil Major; and a host of Dorsette; 9 grandchildren; and a host other relatives and friends. of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements will announced at a later date.
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of Hibiscus Lane off Soldier Road and formerly of Gaitors, Cat Island died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Tuesday, May 31st, 2022. She is survived by her daughter: Peggy Lavern Ferguson-Murray; grandchild: Dr. Teora Murray; sister: Tusie Hanna; brothers: Roland, Humphrey and Rodney Brown; and a host of other relatives and friends.
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Death Notice For John Russell, 83
affectionately called
“Jonathan”
of Fire Trail Road and formerly of Arthur’s Town, Cat Island will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 4th, 2022 at St. Barnabas Anglican Church, Blue Hill & Wulff Roads. Officiating will be The Revd. Fr. Roderick Bain assisted by Revd. Fr. Kris Higgs and Revd. Canon Basil Tynes. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Gardens Cemetery, Soldier Road. Due to current Government regulations in respect of Covid-19, masks and physical distancing are required. Gloria is survived by her children: Ricardo (Kirby), Rea (Inga), Ron, Rudyard “Rodie” (Tameka) and Precious (Lamar); grandchildren: Brandon (Behtany), Paul, Dori, Blair, Hannah, Aiden, Riley, Chelsey, Onesha, Vincenique, Vinceyah and Vincent Jr.; great granddaughter: Willow; sister-in-law: Elva Russell; nieces: Barbara, Brenda, Betty, Opal, Pam and Karol; nephews: Lynden, Nicky, Perry, Ken, Jeremy, and Jay; numerous family and friends especially: Ms. Dell (Fatima Rolle), Rose Huyler & Family, Sylvia Obrien, Mavis Johnson, Thelma Rolle, Marilyn Rolle, Mary Basden & Family, Patrick Levarity & Family and other relatives and friends. May Her Soul Rest in Peace! There will be NO VIEWING at the church. Friends may pay their last respects at Bethel Brothers Morticians & Crematorium, #44A Nassau Street on (TODAY) Thursday, June 2nd, 2022 from 10:00a.m. to 6:00p.m.
of Palm Beach Street died at his residence on Saturday, 21st May, 2022. He is survived by his son: John Larimee Russell; sisters: Maria Russell, Margaret Russell Pinder, and Elizabeth Bowleg; numerous nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. Professional comforting care is provided by Curtis Memorial Mortuary. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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Funeral Services For
Ellis Nathaniel Curling, 74
of Apple Yard Close off Joe Farrington Road and formerly of Ducan Town, Ragged Island will be held at the Hillview Seventh Day Adventist Church, Tonique Williams Darling Highway on Wednesday, June 8th, 2022 at 11:00am. Officiating will be Pastor Dr. Michael Toote and Pastor Dr. Peter Joseph assisted by Elder Anthony Burrows, Elder Clement Maycock and Elder Elgin Hepburn. Cremation will follow.
He was predeceased by daughter: Amelia Schurton; mother: Louise Curling. He is survived by his children: Sheldon (Phyllis) Curling and Gail Curling (Gavin); brothers: Ricardo (Maxine) Curling, James Edgar (Bevvie) Curling, Bentley Curling and Elvis (Charmaine) Curling; sisters: Patricia Goldbourne, Paula (Berkley) Wildgoose, Shirley Curling, Clarice (Joey) Wood, Dolly (Silbert) Mills, Sabrina Curling, Helena Beneby; grandchildren: Jasmine Schurton, George Schurton, Remardo Braynen, Ellise Curling, Shelisa Curling, Brianne Bullard, Hollis Curling, Mark Nottage; great grandchildren: Re’miyah Braynen, Stephano Fox, Sascha Fox, Lerone Davis Jr., Alvarez Davis; nephews: Kito (Andrea) Golbourne, Daryn Goldbourne, Myron (Tennille) Wildgoose, Matthew Wildgoose, Damon Bostwick, Marlon (Annabelle) Bostwick, Dario (Edline) Mills, Renaldo (Tamika) Bain, Edgario (Demetria) Curling, Desmond Curling, Tamar Lockhart, Lester (Kendria) Beneby, Tamiko Beneby Elvis Curling Jr.; nieces: Maneica (Marcus) Pratt, Sherrell Fox, Tenique Manuel, Kimberley Manuel, Chante Wildgoose, Autumn Wildgoose, Teneil (Adnado) Major, Kia (Richard) Jones, Talea, Dr. Edkeisha (Rino) Curling-King, Edkeira (Lawrence) Curling-Rolle, Krystle Curling-Melwa, Misty (Tim) Jacobs, Mya Curling; son-in-law: Steve Schurton; best friend: Brother Clement Maycock; numerous other relatives and friends including: Eliza Wallace, Carolyn Wallace, Maureen Lesbott, Persis Lockhart, Joan Culmer, Bonnie Franks, Donna Bosfield, Eugene Wallace, Mary Mycklewhyte, Keith Strachan, Richard (Adrianne), Dr. Locksley (Marjorie), Alrick (Sheila), Alan (Muritta), Carmelina, Blondell (Johnathan), Carla, Candia, Annie, Alexandria, Asha, Willis, Lerone, Bjorne, Alrick Jr., Cedric, Alexio, Daniel and Maxine Wallace and family, Latoya Curling, Sheila Curling and family, Florinda Hepburn and family, Emmett Munroe and family, Cephas Maycock and family, Junior Joffre and family, Phycol and Erica Wallace, Nino and Tricia Francis, Raphael and Marjorie Wallace, Craig, Wesley,
the entire community of Ragged Island, doctors and staff of Male Medical 1 of PMH especially Dr. Moree and Dr. Adderley, Nurse Sands, Nurse Joseph, Monica Fox, Carla Jones, and all who assisted with his care while in hospital and other relatives and friends. Veiwing will be held at Evergreen Mortuary, Parkgate Road, New Providence, Bahamas on Tuesday, June 7th, 2022 from 10:00am to 5:00pm and again at the church on Wednesday from 10:00am until service time.
Christine Cox Ben-Sandiford, 50
of Jubilee Gardens will be held on Saturday, June 4th, 2022, 10:00am at Voice of Deliverance, Deliverance Way, Malcolm Allotment. Officiating will be Apostle Leon Wallace assisted by Bishop Carl Curry. Interment will follow at the Lakeview Memorial Gardens, JFK Drive and Gladstone Road.
Left to cherish her memories are her husband: Marcellous Sandiford; special friend: Terrance Butler; daughters: Andrechia Williams, Thalia Sandiford; adopted son: Charlton Johnson; grandson: Tiger Roberts; sisters: Bethsheva Ingraham, Sherry Knowles, Brenda Kelson, Jenny and Cheryl Forbes; brothers: Dencil Cox and Trueman Cox; nieces: Raquel Rolle, Kayla Rolle, Keva Major, Monique Ferguson, Nicole Ferguson,Trueranda Cox, Gabrielle, Angel and Trueraine and Laranda Cox, Cynthia, Pandora, Joanne, Katie, Shiann and many others too numerous to mention; nephews: Shawn Rolle, Johnathon Knowles, Chris Reckley and many more too numerous to mention; family and friends: Mildred Bridgewater, Ken Bridgewater and family, Leroy Belle, Vincent Belle, Wesley belle and family; and a host of relatives and friends: Deanna Bastian and Donnie Bastian, Iron Man Gym and Family especially Bernadette, Wellington Cox and Grammy, Michelle, Angels Elite Nursing Services and family especially Nurse Williams, Nurse Wring and Kerrian Dockery, University of the Bahamas especially Jenny Bethell and Mrs Anastacia Forbes, Sidney A. Dorsett & Associates and other relaties and friends. Veiwing will be held at Evergreen Mortuary, Parkgate Road, New Providence, Bahamas on (TODAY) Thursday, June 2nd, 2022 from 12noon to 5:00pm and again on Saturday at the church from 9:00am until service time.
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Celebration Service For
Ms. Cirilia Cireus, 71
Quintia Symonette, Davanta Ferguson, Brittany Paul, Keisha Flowers; numerous family and friends including: Conserve Simeon, Jeancilia Yvonne Melon, Shelly Jay Marcelia Souver Dalmond Pat Rahming, Joanne Marshall, Julian McPhee, Union Village Family, Dante Marshall, Pinedale Family, Roleville and Applest Family, Dunkin Donuts Family, Region Auto Family, Quiznos Family, Tommy Taneko Bastian and other relatives and friends. It wasn’t intentional if your name is on the list, please bear with us at this time.
of Stapleton Gardens and formerly of Haiti, Lartortue will be held on Saturday, June 4th, 2022 at Calvary Haitian Baptist Church, West Avenue. Officiating will be Pastor Dr. Henri Cher-Aime assisted by Pastor Walter Lucien Jr. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Gardens, Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at Serenity Soldier Road. Funeral Home and Crematoriumm, Blue Hill Road (opposite BPL) on (TODAY) Thursday from 10:00am to 5:00pm and at the Left to cherished her memories church on Saturday from 10:00am until service time. are her children: Rosalie Monteke Dalmond, Ginette Renet Andre, Where the Name is Service and your loved ones ours. Karine Rodney Curry, Enelson Cecil Dalmond, Wilfrid Madeline Dalmond, tiCyriak Rosenane Dalmond, Demosthene Marrioz Dalmond, Daniel Cireus, Nativitha Dalmont, Lerison Dalmond, Death Notice For Bermann Dalmont, Elda Damont, Kerline Judson Monestine, Melisia Leonville Stfleur; numerous of grandchildren including: Kerby Dalmond, Tamika Taylor Lewis, Ricardo Shenique Bastian, Mcnay Dalmond, Robens Dalmond, Lortuca Dalmond, Brandon of Mollie Street died at his residence on Cireus, Keshawn Cireus, Deante Marshall, Tracey Laurent, Sunday, May 22nd, 2022. Laurel Laurent, Sasha, Fridlet Dalmond, Iverna Mimosa Wislet Culverts; numerous great grandchildren including: Tanasj He is survived by his devoted loving Taylor, Christopher Minns, Tanasj Taylor, Raquel Evans and and caring mother: Sheila Saunders Jaquon Bastian; numerous nieces and nephews including: Ferguson; 5 sisters, 3 brothers, 3 Leonard Melon Fleurena, Medjoe Francilia Cireus, Dieufranc children, 2 adopted children; girlfriend, Yvrose Cireus; Julbert Cireus, Petionville Cireus, Jeff Mimose numerous nieces and nephews, aunts, Cireus, Ti Dieusel Cireus, Michlet Cireus, T.Boss Jean Jaques, uncles, cousins and a host of other Mario Williams, Dieucilia Dalmond, Altimes Kado Cedieu relatives and friends. Menville Cireus; numerous great grand nieces and nephews including: Erica Neslin Destilhommes, Lenny Fluerena, Ricardo Fluerena, Marnouchka Fleurena, Sandra Laufleur, James Cireus, Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date. Jessica Derek Cireus, Kayden Cireus, Idela, Carlin Jenita Simeon; numerous adopted children including: Chennell Rolle, Dornell Where the Name is Service and your loved ones ours. Ferguson, Theresa Moxey, Aretha Beckford, Stanlia Coakley,
Leslie Carl Ferguson, 56
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Funeral Service For Nixon, Norma Lafrance; godchild: Jesse Adderley; other relatives Deacon Gregory and friends including: Clive Daley, Franklyn and Virginia Dean, Don Clarke, Joseph Stubbs, Adellie Hanna, Pastor and Deaconess Alexander Stubbs Sr., 62 Ricardo Turner, Pastor and Deaconess Edison Rolle, Christopher of Prophecy Way, East Street who died on Sunday, May 15, 2022 will be held on Saturday, June 4, 2022, 12:00 noon at Emmanuel Gospel Chapel, Emmanuel Drive. Officiating will be Pastor Ricardo Turner assisted by other ministers. Cremation will follow. Remaining to carry on his legacy and cherish a multitude of fond memories are his wife of 27 years: Evangelist Krista Stubbs; sons: Gregory Alexander Jr., and Prosper Joshua; daughters: Gabrielle Carol Eulia and Krista Natasha; brothers: Danny Stubbs (Deborah), Tommy Stubbs (Makeva), Lester Stubbs (Nitza), Elder Brian Stubbs (Maxcine), Darren Stubbs and Christopher Stubbs (Bimini), Kenvol Stubbs, Angelo Stubbs and Danny Stubbs; sisters: Antoinette Harp, Donna Stubbs, Oralee Smith (Rodney) and Margo Patrice Knowles-Stubbs; grandchildren: Renisha, Krishton, Kevinique, Kevin, Kevonya, Kevanya and Akelyus; great grandchildren: Dae, Sa’miyah, Harmony, and Alaina; mother-in-law: Carol Dean-Gentle; uncles: Pastor Perry Wallace (Majorie), Cecil Wallace (Sherrilyn), Bursil Wallace (Ethelyn) and Elder Winston Wallace (Glennis); aunt: Oralee Wallace; nephews: Owen (Angela), Robyn, Davardo, Kyle Stubbs, Kyle Curry (Jacqui), Keno Wong (Ephenette), Donnavan Stubbs, Ryan Stubbs (Florida), Theo Stubbs, Paul Wilson, Christopher Kadeem Perkins (Florida), Jacri Stubbs (USA); nieces: Danielle (Atlanta) (Kelechi), Ashley and Amber Stubbs, Tenielle Stubbs (Deceased), Torkel (Jamaal) Dawkins, La’Kera and La’Kesha Deveaux, Kayla(Atlanta) Stubbs, Kristen (Florida), Jameka (Florida), Kristi and Cheron Stubbs; brother-in-law: Kenyatta Gentle; sisters-inlaw: Avatia Gentle, Talia Gentle and Shavonie Duncan (Atlanta); grand nephews: Kaleb Anusiem (Atlanta), Action Curry, Kristofer Wong, Tocori Dawkins, Craven Longsworth III, Nemiah Wilson and Steve Decosta; grand nieces: Kelysta Anusiem (Atlanta), Aria Curry, Saniya Wong, Serenity Stubbs, Riley Stubbs, K’Lia Longsworth, Kayla Stubbs (Atlanta), Sophia Perkins (Florida), Nia Moore, Aayah Belle Stubbs; cousins: Garvin, Neil, Anthone, Dwain and Burton Wallace, Earl Lumpkin II, William Mortimer Jr., and David Mortimer, Ormand Stubbs, Harry and Wayne Rolle, Antoinette Johnson, Daphne Shearer, Rochelle Sealy, Yhonnick McKinney, Patrelle Miller, Carol, Chanel and Nadene Wallace, Ancenette McCartney, Cyprianna Jackson, Delores Frazier, Ann
and Wilma Scavella, The Hon. Glennys Hanna-Martin, Anthony Roker, Randolph and Barbara Dorsette, Michael and Dietrich Neely, Beth Dean, Mitzi Humes, Barbara Saunders, Denise Dean, Vernon and Sandra Dean, Jennie Mae Rolle, Denise Slowly, Chantel Evans and Family, Wilbert Gentle, The Entire Englerston Gospel Chapel Family, The Class of 2023 Queen’s College, the entire Court Reporting Unit, Tabitha Morley and Family, Katrina Sears and Family, Tonia Colebrooke and Family, Karen Scavella and Family, Melissa Poitier and Family, Lavonne Adderley and Family, The Prophecy Way Family, Bishop Ghaly and Angela Swann, Dr. Harold Munnings, Dr. Gemma Rolle, Elva Carey, C.W. Sawyer Family, Alexa Moss, Dontello Rolle, and a host of other relatives and friends, too numerous to mention. Viewing will be held in the Legacy Suite of Vaughn O. Memoria Center Memorial Center, Mt. Royal Avenue and Talbot Street on (TODAY) Thursday from 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm
Death Notice For
Matriarch Pearl McQueen, 91
of Lowe Sound, Andros died at the Lowe Sound Clinic, Lowe Sound, Andros on Thursday, May 5, 2022. She is survived by her daughters: Cleomie Strachan and Yvonne Scottt; sons: Waltor Bain, Fred Dawkins and Randy Strachan; sister: Laura Philips; grandchildren, great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Arrangements for the funeral service are being finalized and details will be announced at a future date.
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Funeral Service For Postal, Mrs. Karen Carey, The Transfiguration Baptist Church, The Royal Hope Marie Nottage, 61 Towers Housekeeping Department, Preston Cunningham, Darnell Richards of St. Annes Estates will be held on Saturday, June 4th, 2022, 11:00 am at Macedonia Baptist Church, Bernard Road. Officiating will be Pastor Nixon. Interment will follow at Macedonia Cemetery. Precious memories linger in the hearts of her daughters: Vyrene Kemp and Darnel Benson; sons: Nelson Mackey Jr., Travis and Darrio Smith; grandchildren: Alicia Munnings, Alexis Knowles, Jaden and Sierra Kemp, Travis Smith Jr. and Treyvon Smith, Trey Mackey and Christiano Benson; sister: Deaconess Anishka Nottage Hart; sons-in-law: Bradley Kemp and Johnathan Benson; nieces and nephews: Vyrez Nottage, Henry Wallace, Shanika Johnson, Abigail Mcintosh, Kendalyn, Ken, Kevin, Kenny, Kendrick and Kennisha Hart Saunders; nephew-in-law: Corporal K. C. Saunders and Roberto Johnson; nieces-in-law: Trudy Wallace and Lashan Hart; grandnieces and grandnephews: Reiberta, Reinika, Reign and Reio Johnson, Shaila Wallace, Jerome and Jameka Hart, Cassey and Cason Saunders and Kennijah Hart; uncle-in-Law: Bishop Thomas Moss; other relatives and friends: Family Of The Late Deacon and Deaconess Edward Nottage Jr. and Monette, Family Of The Late Rev. Sybline Nottage Ferguson and Danville Ferguson, Family Of The Late Meldeo Nottage Moss, Family Of The Late Rev. Abraham and Olga Nottage Moss, Family Of The Late Hallion and Alpheus Nottage, Family Of The Late Vanda Moss, Laura Ferguson Rolle, The Family Of The Captain Mervin And Christine Ferguson, Children Of The Late Merline Gibson, Children Of The Late Wilbert Farquharson, Children Of The Late Eulean Roxbury Taylor, Children Of The Late Bernis Roxbury, Children Of The Late Livingston Roxbury and Children Of The Late Winnifred Roxbury Taylor, The Bains, Collies, Deans, Nottage, Darlings, Fergusons, Moss, Deleveaux Of Crooked Island and Acklins, Annette Butler and Family, Zelderine Roache-Pinder and Family, Barbara Burns and Family, Janeth Bodie-Wilkinson and Family, Peter Poitier, Nurse Sears, John Pinder and Family, The Johnson Family, Thea Ferguson and Family, The Kemp Family, Cephas Cooper and Family, The Dinner Reservation Department Of Atlantis, The Resort Call Center Of Atlantis, Andrew Brooks, Bernadette Demeritte And Family, Michelle Laroda and Family, Carol Gaitor and Family, the staff at Quality Home Center, The Road Traffic Examination Department, Nicky Bethel and Family, Carol Brown and Family, Orlando Davis and Family, Gareth Knowles and Family, The Oaktree Medical Centre, The Dialysis Unit Of Pmh, the staff Of City Lumber, the staff Of Ocean Club, the staff Of Go
and Family, Emily, Shalanda Rolle and Family, Deandra McPhee and Family and many more too numerous to mention. Viewing will be held at the Serenity Suite at Restview Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium Limited, Robinson and Soldier Roads on (TODAY) Thursday from 10:00 a.m. at 6:00 p.m.
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Weldon James Wallace, 79 of #157 South Beach Drive died Princess Margaret Hospital on Friday, May 27th, 2022. He is survived by his wife: Alfreda Wallace; sons: Dion and Deylin Wallace; daughter: Sharon Wallace; sister-in-law: Anatole Major; and other relatives and friends. Arrangements for the funeral service are being finalized and details will be announced at a future date.
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Cyril Dion Bethell Sr., 45 of Palm Beach Street died at his residence on Sunday, May 22nd, 2022. He is survived by his wife: Adriel Bethell; son: Cyril Bethell Jr; daughter: Asia Bethell; step son: Ashton Julien; mother: Albertha Roberts; brother: Alfred Gibson Sr; sisters: Florene Gibson, Mildred Deal, Delerese Gibson, Samantha Gulliford and Monique Gibson and a host of other relatives and friends. Arrangements for the funeral service are being finalized and details will be announced at a future date.
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Funeral Service For Deborah Adderley, Edna Ferguson, Karen Pinder, Carrington Sutherland, Reginald Alpheus Hunt, 82 Charles and Dr. Arthur Clarke, Greg and Clarice Fernander, Fabian Stuart of Dunmore Drive, Coral Harbor will be held on Tuesday, June 7th, 2022, 10:00a.m. at St. Gregory’s Anglican Church, Carmichael Road. Officiating will be Canon Sebastian Campbell assisted by other ministers of the Clergy. Cremation will follow. Beautiful memories will always be cherished by his loving and devoted wife: Lorna P. Sands Hunt; children: Shirlyn Hunt, Kim (Wanda) Hunt, Terrence (Anishka) Hunt, Dario (Heather) Hunt,Vaughn Hunt, Adrian (Giahna) Hunt, Adama Hunt, Emille (Kiesha) Hunt and Regina Hunt; grandchildren: Omar (Candisha) Rolle, Julian, Justin, Tristin, Troy, Travis, Leah, Laila, Lily, Solomon, Zoe, Ziva, Zora-Love, Sundiata And Sai Hunt, Khaelem Rolle, Stephanee and Sierra storr, Reagan Roberts; great grandchildren: Jabari and Zaire Rolle and Aria Hunt; brothers: Charles (Valda), Oscar (Elsa), Basil (Angela) and Francis ‘Gordo’ Hunt; sisters: Eleanor (Daniel) McKinney and Tanya (Keith Sr.) Hunt Major; step mother: Elmina Hunt; mother-iniaw: Dorothy Sands; nieces: Jacqueline Hunt, Michelle Gibson, Dr. Dabrielle Hunt Burrows, Keishla Hunt-Wilson, Sara Hunt, Melvern, Veronica, Lisa, Nona, Anishka, And Takeitha Hunt, Rian Sands, Rena Mortimer, Latoya Major, Allyssa and Leslie Sands and Sonia Beneby; nephews: Retired Police Sergeant #170 Edwin O. Hunt, Fr. Theodore Hunt, Marlon Hunt, Keith Jr., Francis Jr. and Franco Hunt, Franklyn Simmons and Carl Johnson, Richard Jr., Remourn And Rossneil Gibson, Richard Sands Jr., Marcian and Sherman Bowe, Cyril Jr., Chris, Casey and Cory Sands, Hermis Sands, Ansel Jr., Matthew And Simeon Beckles, Renbert Mortimer II, Stephan Jr., and Keiron Sands, Frederick Jr., Adam and Johan Sands; numerous grand nephews and nieces including: Heath-Vonn Styles, Corey Daniel, Ethan Burrows, Doren Hunt, Keilah, Karis Hunt and Anveron Hunt; sisters-in-law: Hazel B. Hunt, Dionne Dean, Annabelle Sands Gibson, Sherma Bowe, Carol Beckles-Wilson, Theresa Mortimer, Sabrina Brown, Paulamae Seymour and Veronica Ferguson; brothers-in-law: Richard, Cyril, Stephen, Frederick, Bradley, Alvin, Anthony, Harry, Tyrone, Kenroy, Michael and Marvin Sands, Alphonso Brown; cousins: Laroma Hunt Seifert, Oliver Hunt, Delglica Rahming, Geneva Sweeting, Dodridge Hunt and Family; others relatives and friends: Pamela Hunt, Khamal Rolle, Sheena Thompson, Craig Curry, Thelma and Julian Johnson, Demille Smith, Skyler Saunders, Jayde Smith, Joey Ambrose and Family, Kermit and Sonia Forbes and Family, Family Members From Jenson Beach, Florida, Seron and Veronica Adams, Herbert And Jennie Huyler and Family, Thomas and Mary Basden, Kemuel and Cleomie Collymore, Maxine Soles, Howard Miller, Deidre Knowles, Melvert Clarke, Leola Butler, Shirley Clarke, Joanne Knowles, Persis Charlow,
and Family, Barry Miller, Hon. Frank Watson, Patrick Bethel and Family, Alexander and Velma Hanna, Patrick Russell, Sidney and George Deveaux, Craig Flowers, Rudy Gardiner and Family, Bel-Air Families - Delancey, Henfield, Deveaux, Miller, Brooks, Donna Higgs, Phillip Major, Dencil Major And Family, Family Of The Late Tennyson Wells, Family Of The Late Adler Minus, Ceasarina Culmer, Keith and Sandra Rolle And Family, Diana Wallace And Family, Claire And Livingstone Hepburn, Violet Ellis. Cartwrights, Vernon Campbell, Douglass Turnquest, Charmaine Young And Family, Doctors And Staff Of Adelaide Clinic, Nurse Ferguson, David Rolle, Neighbors Of Dunmore Drive, The Meadow Street Crew, The Anglican Church Men, Rev. Dr. Stephen Thompson, Senior Pastor And The Officers And Members Of Transfiguration Baptist Church, Canon Sebastian Campbell And Mrs. Campbell, The Members Of St. Gregory The Great Anglican Church And All Saints On Calvary Hill Anglican Church, Fr. Chester Burton, St. John’s College Family and other friends that are too numerous to mention. Many Thanks and Appreciation to the Management and Staff of Restview Mortuary & Crematorium Limited. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to St. Gregory’s The Great Anglican Church. Viewing will be held at the Serenity Suite at Restview Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium Limited, Robinson and Soldier Roads on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. at 5:00 p.m.
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Melinda Donna Green, 63 of #8 Greenway Drive died at Princess Margaret Hospital on Monday, May 23rd, 2022. She is survived by her mother: Orean Simmons; sisters: Michelle Seymour, Yvonne Curry, Quitel Bethel-Lewis, Cassandra Gordon, Mavis Parks, Gina, Kenya & Keva Greene, Pamela Wilchombe; brothers: Carlisle & Urias Seymour, Mark, Rudy & Raymond Greene, Trevor Rolle; niece: Danataya Sands-Deal and a host of other relatives and friends. Arrangements for the funeral service are being finalized and details will be announced at a future date.
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Funeral Service For Kendrick, Deangelo, Gino, Gary Jr., Tino, Tony, Shadera, Mr. Andrew Stafford Cooper, 42 cousins: Dante, Waynette, Kendal, Orasio, Gubbo, Junior, Madelyn, Allison, affectionately called
“Beaver” “Andy” “Andy Love” of Hatchet Bay, Eleuthera will be held on Saturday, June 4, 2022, 11:00 a.m. at Harvest Time Tabernacle, Hatchet Bay, Eleuthera. Officiating will be Rev. Ricardo Dean assisted by Pastor Carl Pinder, Rev. Claudius Bethel and other ministers of the gospel. Interment will follow at the Big Bay Community Cemetery, Eleuthera, Bahamas Precious memories will linger in the hearts of his wife: Karshauna Cooper; daughters: Andrea, Ashanti, Saniah and Andia; son: Tyreke; step daughter: El’Shauna Gibson; step sons: Elsito Gibson, Bill and Clifford Darling; granddaughter: Reine Russell; mother: Betty Mae Stubbs; stepfather: Alexander Farrington; mother-in-law: Penstone Petty; adopted parents: Thomas and Louise Pinder, Jennifer Glenn and Doug Battin; sisters: Rochelle, Janet, Annie, Shanna, Angela and Odell; brothers: Jermaine, Michael, Jamaal and Alexander Jr.; adopted siblings: Thomas Pinder Jr. (Antonia), Tammika Cooper (Elvis), Christelean Knowles (Lamount), Weston Glenn, Spencer Glenn, Cassie Battin, Doug Battin Jr.; sister-in-law: Princess Bethel; brothers-in-law: Carlton Wilson, Thaddaeus and Thorne Petty, Triasen Sr. and Adolphus Davis; god children: Narintheo Jr., Cianno, Nathiera and Cheranuk Pinder Jr.; aunts: Dedrie Smith, Altomeze Curry, Jacqueline Knowles, Emily Gilbert, Tina Meelie, Tara, Ruth Burrows, Shelly, Emily Davis, Carol Davis, Charlotte Culmer, Etta Sweeting, Delphine Dean, Judith Roker, Eureka, Sylvia, Ursula, Star Anthony, Lavern Wood, Lavern Saunders, Gabrielle Dakota; uncles: Gary Smith, Joseph Stubbs, Richard Johnny, Ricardo Dean, Falcon Culmer, Ernest, Lynden, Jack and Peter Davis, Deon Dames, Tyrone Roker and Willis Sweeting; nieces: Jamia, Jalin, Samantae, Denasia, Antanae, Skylar, Candace, Benjanikah, Angelica, Roberta, Rayadjha, Johnette, Keylee, Isabelle, Miracle, Tanai, Hope, Elisea, Eliana, Lavonte and Lamera; nephews: Lamont Jr., Jahiem, Samuel, Demarjio, Mikhail, Mikiah, Aiden, Robert, Antonio and Triasen Jr.;
Carlin, Chyana, Jada, Raven, Skylar, Keisha, Melissa, Ricarra, Redel, Ricardo Jr., Chester and Meiche; special friends: Cheranuk Pinder, Narintheo Hepburn, Ian Butler, Ian Collie, Spider King, Charles Bethel, Charles Pinder, Des, Barry G., Kenroy, Tavid, Ocarvio and Sgt. Walker; other relatives and Friends including: Chris and Deb, Allen and Gene, Vanessa, Kevy and family, Dwight, Sophie, Crystal, Larissa, Dexter Cambridge and family, Calvin Munroe and family, Damico Russell and family, the Rolle family, Nurse Monique Cambridge and family, Annamae Johnson and family, Michael Roberts and family, Harvest Time Church family, Hatchet Bay Clinic Nursing Staff, Off the Hook Crew, Fox Hill Community, the Community of Hatchet Bay.
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Wendy Margaret Poitier Smith, 64
of Mermaid Blvd, Golden Gates #2 died on Friday, May 13th, 2022 at Princess Margaret Hospital. She is survived by her sons: Brendon And Valentino Smith; daughters: Natasha and Latisha Smith; sisters: Donna Bullard, Janet Poitier, Winifred Rolle, Rhonda Nixon, Christa Webb; brothers: Parrish Duncombe-Bain, Stephen Duncombe, Cliff Bethel, Oswald Poitier, Bishop Toney Hanna; grandchildren: Cordero, Delano, Lynden, Leon, Leonardo, Lakeno Smith, Laquon Rolle and a host of other relatives and friends. Arrangements for the funeral service are being finalized and details will be announced at a future date.
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Funeral Services For Mr. Jeremy Roberts, 35 Ms. Zerlena Cecile Gentle, 82
of Dundas Town, Abaco will be held on Saturday, June 4, 2022, 1:00 p.m. at Aldersgate Methodist Church, Marsh Harbour, Abaco. Officiating will be Reverend Charles A. Carey. Interment will follow in the Marsh Harbour Public Cemetery, Marsh Harbour, Abaco. Precious memories will linger in the hearts of his wife: Se’Andrea Roberts; step daughters: Antone’y Robinson and Brania Sturrup; parents: Barbara and Patrick Roberts Sr.; brothers: Christopher Archer, Patrick and Edward Roberts; sisters: Stacey Roberts-Sawyer, Grace Roberts-Avilus, Stephanie Campbell, Donna Burrows and Monica Leadon; sister-in-law: Eltoya Archer; brothers-in-law: Bobby Sawyer and Jeanrico Avilus; aunts: Whitlean Cooper, Karan Deveaux, Audrey Lisa, and Patrice Duncombe; uncles: Stephen Duncombe and Gregory Deveaux; grand aunt: Queenie (Joseph) Pierre; numerous nieces and nephews including Bobby, Monique, Esther, Mariah, DeAngelo Trae, Kenny, K.J., Keiden, Patrick and Caleb Archer; other relatives and friends including: Deveaux Family (Freeport) Vivian Sands, Deann and Ronnie Archer, Edna Deveaux, Cleola Sawyer, Romilda Cornish, Olee Nesbitt, Keva Cornish, Erma Sawyer, Edith Lewis and family, Norma, Olivia, Boliesha Davis, Myrtis Williams, Lionel, Melissa, Tyrone Archer and family, Krystal, Deon and Kayanna Cooper, Deigo Cooper and Family, Codero Darville, Curtis McQuay, Sadisca Adderley, Troyanna Ferguson, Shanteka Deleveaux, Donny Moss and Family, Angie Collie and Family, Grey Smith and Family Charles Cooper, Roderick Strachan, Virginia Strachan, Elliot Archer and Family Emit Archer, Nikki Archer Rev. Carey, The Management and Staff of Bahamian Brewery/Jimmy Wines and Spirit, Bowleg Alley Corner, Carl Nesbitt Jr., Dwayne Jones, Stephanie Campbell and Donna Burrows and other relatives and friends.
of St. Andrews Drive, Treasure Cay, Abaco and formerly of Nassau, New Providence will be held on Saturday, June 4, 2022, 10:00 a.m. at Full Gospel Assemblies of God, Treasure Cay, Abaco. Officiating will be Rev. Rudolph McKinney assisted by Pastor Clint LaRoda and Pastor Gary Hudson. Interment will follow in the Treasure Cay Public Cemetery, Treasure Cay, Abaco. She was predeceased by her adopted daughter: Melvern Cornish. Precious memories will linger in the hearts of her daughter: Marsha Roberts; grandchildren: Tamar Roberts and Taj Anderson; greatgrandchildren: Samara, Caleb, Evania, Gabriel, Adorai, Taj Jr., Dakai; Sister: Rosie Grant; nephews: Errol, Claudius, Calvin, Melvin and Percy Grant. Martin and Ricky Throatman; nieces: Rose Cecilia Askew, Cleo Grant, Michelle Major, Chimene Grant and Ernestine Sears; adopted daughters: Louise Dawkins and Christina Gibson; godchildren: Melvern Cooper and Karen Deveaux; and a host of other relatives and friends including: Hon. Kirk Cornish (Member of Parliament North Abaco), Rev. Stafford Symonette and Family, Rev. Joseph Norris and Family, Pastor. Gary Hudson and family, Pastor Rudolph McKinney and family, Pastor Clint Laroda and family, Pastor Curtis Cooper and Family, Pastor Alexander and Brenda Archer, Peterson and Louisa James, Phylis, Cleophil and Philisia Nairn, Kimberley Major, Melissa, Meghan and Makyle Grant, Donna Grant, John and Lorinda McIntosh, Olive Forbes and Family, Elmore and Florence Sawyer, Berkley and Andray Roberts, Rudolph and Terry Rolle, Christopher and Myrtis Russell, Nelrose Parker, Gaylene Laing and family, Maryann Fowler and Family, Paula Theagene, Bradley and Eleanor Stuart, Johnny and Joan Knowles, The entire Full Gospel Family, Treasure Cay Community, Dr. Charite and staff of Integrated Medical.
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Funeral Service For Churches Bahamas Inc., Victory Life Temple, Vision of God Ministry, Nassau, Missionary Cassandra Millicent New Direction Ministry, Nassau; OEPC Fellowship Churches-Revelation Faith Apostolic Ministry, Word Alive Ministry, The Body of Jesus Christ Gordon-Turner, 52 Ministry, Voice of the Watchman Ministry, Bishop Stanley W. Seymour and EPC Nassau; family and friends including: Shantell Newbold-Williams and of #43 Ludford Road, Freeport, Grand Bahama and formerly of Nassau, New Providence will be held on Saturday, June 4, 2022, 10:00 a.m. at Outreach Temple, OEPC, Fawcett Lane and Pioneers Way, Freeport, Grand Bahama. Officiating will be Prophet Raymond Gordon, assisted by Bishop Sidney McIntosh and Assistant Pastor Dewitt Henfield. Interment will follow at the Grand Bahama Memorial Park, Frobisher Drive, Freeport, Grand Bahama.
Family, Derick McDonald, Job Cooper, Ken Dames, Colette Sears and Family, Ms. Priscilla Poitier-Saunders and Family, Ms. Yvounger Woods and Family, Pastor Ira Martin of West Palm, Florida, Pastor Howard & Michelle Mott and Family, Ms. Vanderine Russell, Attorney Marva Moxey, Mr. Kevin Ferguson, Ms. Marsha McGregor, Ms. Lisa Darling, Ashley Pinder, Lynden Johnson, Dr. Vincent Burton and Family, The Kidney Center, Mrs. Porsha Hanna, Mrs. Suzette Basden, The Hepburn and McDonald Family, Albert Brennen, Deborah Forbes-Miller, The McClain Family of West Palm Florida, Cassie Turner, Asue Membership Family, The Wendy’s Morning Coffee Crew.
She is predeceased by her mother: Prophetess Maxine Gordon; sister: Missionary Lenora Smith; Ffather-in-law: William Turner; brother-in-law: Graham Turner and nephew: Ashley Smith.
Viewing will be held in the “Perpetual Suite” at Restview Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium Limited #11-A Coral Road, Freeport, Grand Bahama on (TODAY) Thursday from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Precious memories will linger in the hearts of her husband: Pastor Gerard Turner; son and daughter-in-law: Gerard Jr. and Terez; daughter and son-inlaw: Geranda and Stantino Taylor; father and stepmother: Frederick and Joan Gordon; mother-in-law: Dorothy Turner; uncle: Pastor Frederick (Allyssa) Poitier; aunts: Brenda and Violet Gordon; siblings and their spouses: Veronica (Minister Talmadge) Newry, Prophet Raymond (Minister Adrianna) Gordon, Pastor Margo (Bishop Sidney) McIntosh, Fredericka (Delyon) Farr, Quinton (Sasha) Gordon; in-laws: Charmaine and Shane Musgrove, Ellis Turner, Ian and Lide Knowles, Gary and Flo Turner and Ian Smith; nieces and nephews: Talmadge Jr., Shequeena and Kentashia Newry, Janeese Hart, Sterling Strachan, Maxcine, Mariah, and Raymond Gordon, Stevanna and Jamaal Knowles, Qterah and Shavanno O’Brian, Sidney Jr. and Prea, Samuel and Danika, Raphael and Zion McIntosh, Dejahnae Farr, Quinton Jr., Trequon and Qasha Gordon, Graham Jr., Felton, Ryan, Lauren, Dashad and Camron Turner, Shane Jr., and Malik Musgrove, Dozier and Liandranique Knowles; grand nieces and nephews: Samiya Smith, Taniecia, Talmadge III, Samadge, Tristan, Talique and Tahj Newry, Skyla, Jamai, Shavanno Jr., Jakari, Szuri, and Sovereign; cousins: Dr. Clayton and Anete Gordon, Elizabeth Strachan and Family, James, John, Godfrey, Maryann Newton and Family, Clayton Williams and Family, Dr. Matheo Smith, Minister Eudane Hamilton, Minister Levaughn Dean and the entire Hamilton family, Bishop Deon Mott, Pastor Monica Paul, Pastor Tyrone Mott and the entire McGregor Family; god children: Bill Seymour Jr., Sa’niqua Rolle, Chelsea Lightbourne, Travis, Precious Newbold, Paris Roberts, Maranique Clarke, Gerineka Ewing, Justin Gardener, Vincenique and Vincia Burton; church family: Outreach Temple Church, Senior Apostle Samuel Huggins, Presiding Bishop K. A. Tenah and The Ecclesia of the S.D. James Evangelistic Association and its Evangelistic Pentecostal Churches WW. Inc., The Outreach Evangelistic Pentecostal
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Mr. Stanley Atwell Simmons, 88 of #26 Blenney Way, Freeport, Grand Bahama died at the Rand Memorial Hospital, Freeport, Grand Bahama on Friday, May 27, 2022. He was predeceased by his wife: Naomi; sons: Frank and Don; daughter: Brenda; grandson: Dorrell; parents: Ebenezer Simmons and Irene SaundersThompson; brothers and sisters: Errol, Neville, Sam, Gerald, Ulysses, Angela, Mutis, Mertis and Muriel and daughter-in-law: Pearlene. He is survived by his sons: Stanley Jr. “Lenny” (Rose), Reginald, Kevin (Daphne) and Trevor (Lesley); daughters: Kaylesa, Shena Carey (Rev. Jonathon) and Delores (Edward); grandchildren: Reginald Jr., Rico, Stania, Shanda, Tremmaine, Trevonia (Anton), Trent, Streling, Reginique, Mickel, Michael, Henry, MonaLisa, Angela (Keith), Deware (Ana), Euardo (Tammy) and Tridecio; numerous great and great great grandchildren; sister: Ida Rose; Brother: Rev. Roston Simmons; sister-in-laws: Fredericka Thompson and Francis Simmons and other relatives and friends. Arrangements for the funeral service are being finalized and details will be announced at a future date.
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Funeral Services For (Sharlee), Allison, Kent, Mars (Shenique) Sargent; Basil Jr. (Maria), Ms. Stephanie Helen Sturrup, 63 Marlon Andrew, Stephen, Dr. Brasil (Gisela) Cumberbatch and Niosche Borne, of #15 China Rose Close, Sunset Subdivision, Freeport, Grand Bahama and formerly of Nassau, New Providence will be held on Saturday, June 4, 2022, 2:00 p.m. at Restoration Evangelistic Ministries, West Atlantic Drive, Freeport, Grand Bahama. Officiating will be Pastor Robert Adams and Pastor Ruthmay Adams. Cremation will follow. She was predeceased by her father and mother: Eugene Leroy and Zenia Helen Grist-Heastie; sister: Sherry Dianne Heastie; brother: Patrick Ernest Bailey II; uncles: Fr. Peter Grist, Hugh Bethel and Stephen Bethel, Paul Cumberbatch, Kenneth Carey, Wilfred Minnis and George Albury; 5 aunts: Judy and Elizabeth Bethel, Remelda Johnson, Barbara Albury, Grace Cumberbatch and Wallis Sargent and cousin: Dania. Precious memories will linger in the hearts of her sister: Viola M. HeastieKnowles; nieces: Zenia (Creswell) Rolle and Sheree (Kevin) Sterling; nephews: Meco (Nakiya) Knowles of Los Angeles, California, and William R. Heastie and Patrick Ernest Bailey III of Baltimore Maryland; sister-inlaw: Mary Angela Francis Bailey of Baltimore Maryland; grand nephews: Creswell C. Rolle Jr. and Meco S. Knowles Jr.; grand nieces: Allycia Rolle, Raven and Jaidyn Knowles and Isabelle Sterling; aunts: Evangeline Minnis, Jacqueline Carey, Lorraine and Marion Bethel, Sally Grist, Dorothy (Craig) Miller, Regina (Dr. Philip) Huyler and Claudia (William) Knowles; uncles: Philip (Gloria) Bethel of Tampa, FL. Joseph (Grace) Cumberbatch, Basil (Thelma) Cumberbatch, Kenneth (Judith) Cumberbatch and Samuel (Jere) Cumberbatch; god sister: Sandra Heastie; god children: Travonia Turnquest and Dashernique Knowles Williams; numerous cousins: Bertram, Denzel and Natasha, Benson Johnson and Patrick Newman, Vernice (Dermott) Sawyer, Omarshire and Shawn Rose, Peter Grist Jr. and Dr. Mary (Samuel) Agubosim, Angelique McKinney, Anthony (Becky) Bethel of California, Chuck, Andy and Niles Bethel, Karen (Eddy) Kitchen of Atlanta, Cyril (Abriel) Bethel Jr., Sophia Higgs, Valentino and Crystal Bethel; Michael (Sheryl), Pastor Ivan (Donnell) and Cyril (Stacy) Carey; Darren Reece, Kenny and Trevor Farrington, Nadia and Keifer Strachan Sr., Tammy (Valerio Sr.) Miller, Monique Minnis-Edwards, Wilfred (Rosalie) Minnis Sr. Quentin (Anne-Marie) Albury, Nadine (Stanford) Charlton, Rick (Sherolyn) and Shane (Kenris) Albury, Krishnoutic (Sheldon) Moore, Kenya (Corey) Lockhart, Shoshane (Andrin) Pennerman, Camilla (Mario) Dean, Stephen, Craig Jr. and Kai (Kara), Miller; Benedict (Irgentina),
Lynette (Colin) Thompson, Charmaine (Donahue) Sasso, Valarie (Delano) Archer, Trevor (Sandrine) and Wayne (Chenique), Cumberbatch; Stephen (Veronica), Julian (Antoinette) and Cumberbatch, Juliet (Jeffery) Cooper and Joan (Lionel) Dobson; Cumberbatch: Ramon (Melissa), Cameron and Samuel Jr. (Florence), Cumberbatch, Sjuina (David) Arnold and Jasmine (Keno) Mullings; Sherrylyn (Lamond) Bain Paul Jr. (Starla), Kereem and Peter Cumberbatch; Philip Jr., Lisa, Philippa and Antonia (Tamika) Huyler; Jonathan (Amy). William Jr. (Symphony), Knowles and Racquel Farrington; and a host of other relatives and friends including: Alma Turnquest and Family, Janice Hall and Family, Joycelyn Pinder and Family, Victoria Fox, Thelma Ferguson and Clementina Butler; Andrea and Lorie Francis Families, Sharon Pollard and Family, Shara McIntosh and Family and Harold and Sandra McPhee and Family. Elaine and Dorothy McPhee of Orlando, Marie, Derrick and Carlton Johnson of Miami and Delores and Sheldon Evans of Ft. Lauderdale; The Honorable Janet Bostwick and Family, Orthneil Andrews and Family, Cassandra Rolle and Family, Heastie, Hanna, Tynes Musgrove, Rolle, Carter, Dorsette and Wilson Families, Stuart, Turnquest, Culmer, Larimore and Bunch Families, The Family of St. Barnabas Church, Life Changers Ministries International and Victory Baptist Church; special thanks to: the Doctors and Nurses at Rand Memorial Hospital and other relatives and friends. Viewing will be held in the “Serenity Suite” at Restview Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium Limited #11-A Coral Road, Freeport, Grand Bahama on Thursday (TODAY) from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Deacon Dennis Llewellyn Forbes, 64 affectionately called “Spider” of #10 Hillary Avenue, Freeport, Grand Bahama will be held on Saturday, June 11th, 2022, 10:00 a.m. at Freeport Bible Church, Norma Headley Highway. Interment will follow at Grand Memorial Park, Freeport Grand Bahama. Viewing will be held at the Serenity Suite at Restview Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium Limited, Robinson and Soldier Roads on Tuesday June 7th, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. at 5:00 p.m
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Funeral Service For
Kendal Robert Reckley, 70
of Barbados Street, Golden Gates #2 will be held on Thursday, June 9th, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church, Third Street, Coconut Grove, New Providence, Bahamas. Officiating will be Monsignor Simeon Roberts assisted by other ministers of the gospel. Interment will Follow in Catholic Cemetery, Tyler Street, New Providence, Bahamas. Due to current Government regulations in respect of Covid-19, masks and social distancing are required and will be strictly enforced. He was predeceased by is mother: Remilda Cooper; sister: Sandra Gibson; nieces: Denise Duncombe, Ryshae Roberts; nephew: Richard Roberts Jr.; brothers-in-law: Kirkland Murphy and Vincent Dean. Left to cherish his life with lots of love, smiles and memories are his sisters: Edith Dean, Barbara Marshall, Donna Hanna, Clarabell Murphy and Theresa Johnson; brothers: Wellington Gibson and Richard Roberts; sisters-in-law: Melonie Gibson and Latoya Roberts; brothersin-law: Matthew Hanna and Leonard Johnson; nieces and nephews: Glendina Ferguson, Charnette (Glennister) Mullings, Renaldo Dean, Knevuun (Carmel) Dean, Keva and Kevin Ryan, Nicole (Henry) Rose, Tonya (George) Minnis, Kimberlin Johnson, Aneka Smith, Giovanni Gibson, Jeremy and Janay Hanna, Tamica (Camelio) Dorsett, Shaniska (Conrad) Hanna, Zhivago (Krista) Thompson, Katia and Zippy Murphy, Trevor (Keianna) and Aziza Johnson, Giovanni (Gilberta) Thompson and Dacota Rolle; grandnieces and nephews: Roshard Ferguson, Rochelle Mcphee, Tyler Thomas, Renaldo Dean Jr., Renadia, Rakaya and N’kai Dean, Knevunn Dean Jr., Kne’vaughn, Crist’kney Dean, Jade (Travis) Mcdonald, Jermaine (Siatta) Davis, Jamaal Davis, Kendra Rose, Paige Duncombe, Kyle Gray, Kielun Stevenson, George Minnis Jr., Bria and Brion Smith, Kristoff and Kristin Ryan, Kyren and Kaiya Johnson, Carmelo, Cameo (Chase) and, Camelio Dorsett Jr., Zhiva and Kyrie Thompson, Ka’marii Johnson, Treyvon and Giannis Gibson, Shawn Thompson; great grandnieces and nephews: D’niro and D’nasia Saunders, Veron Cooper, Eden Neely, Aiyanna Ferguson, Renaldo Dean III, Reshae Dean, Rickai Laing And Reginald Simmons; other relatives and friends: Mildred Brennen and Family, Paula Barr, Sylvia Mackey, Molly, Tasso & Justin Sapp, Cheryl and Valeria Delancy and Family, Michelle, Rachelle and Halo Austin, Henry (Bernadette) Delancy And Family, Sheila Saunders, Marionette Strachan, Naomi (Robert) Sumner, Janet Johnson And Family, Patricia Mckenzie, Genese (Danny) Toussaint, Charles (Sandy) Johnson, Michael And Kirkwood Mckenzie,
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Avery Johnson and Family, Dianne, Jestina, Katiemae, Michael Cooper and Family, Melvinna Brennen, Charmaine Ferguson, Keli Smith, Kelcine Evans And Family, Mrs. Margaret Dean And Family, Mr. Cyril And Mrs Esther Pinder , Ruth Campbell And Family, Mrs. Hepburn and Family, Mrs. Sybil Johnson, Mrs. Ida and Walter Walkes, Nurse Gloria And Lionel Dorsett and Family, Mitsy Foreshaw, The Strachan Family, Virgina Jarrett & Family, Pastor Peter Joseph, Pastor Michael Toote, The Hillview SDA Church, Father Simeon Roberts and The St. Cecilia’s Church and School Families, St. Gregory’s Anglican Church, Dr. Marcus Cooper and GastroCare Staff , Dr. Patrick Whitfield and the staff Of Comprehensive Health Center, The Community Of Golden Gates No 2, Charlene Fernander and Family, Julia Meadows and Family, Patrice Curry, Father Bradely Miller and Father Berkley Smith, All Saints On Calvary Hill Anglican Church, Sylvia Gibson and Family, Attorney Roger Minnis, Rolle, Roberts and Hanna families, Move of God Church Family, Department Of Social Services and School Welfare Unit, J. S. Johnson & Company Limited management and staff, J. P. Morgan Bahamas Trust, and Passport Office Staff. May His Soul Rest in Peace! Please forgive us if we inadvertently excluded your name. We thank everyone for your prayers and support during this time. Relatives and friends may pay their last respects in the “Rudolph Pratt Memorial Suite” at Amethyst Memorial, #534 East Street South (opposite Fresh Auto Car Lot) on Wednesday, June 8th, 2022, from 11: 00a.m to 6:00p.m.
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Theodore Ernest Mackey, 42 of Pinedale 69 Street, New Providence, Bahamas, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Saturday, May 28th, 2022. He is survived by his sons: Theovon Mackey and Terran Mackey; sisters: Sophia Mcsarquhar Rolle, Rosemary Bain and Mickel Mackey (pre-deceased); brothers: Theodore Mackey, Tony Mackey, Donald Mackey, Christopher Guy, Derick Suer, Glenroy Mcfarquhar, Anthonie Mackey (predeceased) and Couchese Mackey and Camaro Mackey and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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Funeral Service For
Glorene Menera Seymour, 80 (née Rolle)
of Lancelot Drive, Blue Hills Estates, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly of Mangrove Cay, Andros will be held on Friday, June 10th, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Barnabas Anglican Church, Wulff & Baillou Hill Roads, New Providence, Bahamas. Officiating will be Rev. Roderick Bain assisted by Rev. Khristopher Higgs and other ministers of the gospel, Interment will Follow at Lakeview Memorial Gardens, Gladstone Road, New Providence, Bahamas.
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Plakaris Family, Colin Ferguson & Family, Marco Heild & Family, Bill Adderley & Family, Willimae Minis & Family, Brendalee Strachan & Family, Father Don Haynes, Wenzel Culmer & Family, Susan Seymour & Family, Tyrone Johnson & Family, The Josey Family, Miriam Curtis & Family, The Pennerman Family, Delphine Whymms-Rolle, Bastian Family, Descendants of Tom Finlayson, Parliamentary Registration Department, Blue Hills Estates Community, Mangrove Cay, Andros, Pentecostal Temple & Church of God in Christ Bahamas Jurisdiction, Dr. Charles Rahming & Team, Dr. Chrispin Gomez & Team, Diocesan Chorale, St. Francis Senior & Junior Choir, Colin & Anna DeGregory & Family, 9-5 Import Export, Executives and Staff of CGI Atlantic, The New Jerusalem COGIC, Homestead, Florida; Liberty Temple Ministries COGIC, Dearing GA; Vector, Clergy, Staff & Committees at St. Barnabas Anglican Church; and a host of other family members & loved ones. May Her Soul Rest in Peace!
Due to current Government regulations in respect of Covid-19, masks and social distancing are required and will be strictly enforced.
Please forgive us if we inadvertently excluded your name. We thank everyone for your prayers and support during this time.
The memories are forever etched in the lives touched, most lovingly by her children: Perica Plakaris, Rev. Dave Seymour, Ricardo Seymour, Katie Walker, Leila McDonald, Kimberley Seymour; sons & daughters-inlaw: Carlton Walker, Nordia Seymour, Terry Etienne, Omar McDonald; adopted children: Lilla Charisse Mortimer; grandchildren: Ulyssema & Jay-Micheal, Vanessa, Amard, Venzel, Adair, Yutavia, Wenzel Jr. & Patisha, Shantice & Doyle, Shantel, Davevenina, Frank, Kaylesia, Dave Jr., Carlnovia, Carlton Jr., Justin, Corderro, Denzel & Louieanna, David, Aaliyah, Najulee, Denard, Julissa, Cecil; adopted grandchildren: Andrew, Oneil, Orson & Tre Mortimer; great grandchildren: Ramon Jr., Mikayale, Michael, Toreko, Karri, Kenzel, Tyler, Taynan, Shiloh and Taytum Culmer, Alphanique and Lanique Poitier, Doyle Russell Jr., Deshanique and Shekinah Russell, Denzel Culmer Jr., Owen and Ossmon Storr, Dahkarii Stubbs, Denielle Stuart & Myeisha Whyms; brother: Roland Rolle; sisters: Laurene Clarke, Marjorie Stuart, Desalene Lowe, Sheilamae Smith; brothers-in-law: Hartley Lowe, Charles Clarke; sistersin-law: Alice Rolle, Lolamae Rolle; aunts: Mother Cynthia Grant & Maria Forbes; nieces & nephews: Dr. Arthur Clarke, Diedre Clarke-Maycock, Francis & Michael Clarke, Gabrielle Romer, Whitney & Inza Patton, Alexis Al Qasimi, Hyacinth Rolle-Johnson, Yvette Gibson, Anthony & Ryan Pinder, Hon. Bacchus Rolle, Theus Rolle-Fountain, Senator James Turner, Edmund & Chester Turner, Hubert, Stanley & Demetrius Smith, Katie Mackey, Allen & Aleeke Rolle; caregiver: Mona, Escilien & Ventchentchina; cousins: Sir Garet, Spence, Roosevelt & Alpheus Finlayson & Family, Overseer Ishmael, Avalyn Grant & Family, Cynthia Cooper & Family, Lecitus Rolle & Family, Bishop Tony & Nancy Hanna Family, Annie Horton, Hessiemae Bethel, Forbes Family, Davey Rolle & Family, Izadora Lamb & Family, Rev. Andrew Rolle & Family; other family & loved ones includes: The Seymour Family, Commissioner Paul Rolle & Family, Leyvon Miller & Family, Luther & Mary Ferguson & Family, Sandra & Michael Kerr & Family, Ricco Davis Family, The
Relatives and friends may pay their last respects in the “Rudolph Pratt Memorial Suite” at Amethyst Memorial, #534 East Street South (opposite Fresh Auto Car Lot) on Thursday, June 9th, 2022, from 11:00a.m to 6:00p.m.
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Latoya Melissa Gray, 37
of Andrew Close Ponderosa Blvd. died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Wednesday, May 25th, 2022. She is survived by her mother: Charmaine Taylor; sons: Desmond Smith Jr. and Treyvon Forbes; sisters: Andreca Richardson and Desirae Gray; brothers: Densil Gray Jr., Denardo Gray, Jahkai Gray; grandparents: Elva Nairn, Thesrene Gray and numerous nieces and nephews, other relatives, and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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Funeral Service For
Lay Minister Janet Eileen Gertrude Sawyer, 68
a resident of Harbour Island, Eleuthera who died on Sunday, May 8th, 2022 will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 4th, 2022 at Wesley Methodist Church, Harbour Island, Eleuthera. Bishop Philip Ferguson (Church Of God Of Prophecy) assisted by Lay Minister Tavar Major and Rev. Dr. Jacinta Marie Neilly Wesley Methodist Church will officiate. Interment will follow in St. Catherine’s Cemetery, Harbour Island, Eleuthera. Left to mourn and cherish her memories are her sisters: Jane Sawyer, Lydia Grant, Dell Sawyer of Freeport and Betsy Colby; adopted sister: Vana Roach; brother: Jackie Sawyer; brothersin-law: Howard Smith Sr. of Freeport and Perry Grant Sr. of Harboir Island; adopted children: Devon Sawyer, Parishka Dean, Perry Grant Jr., Lydia (LOLO), Deandra Sawyer & Lamahl Grant; aunts: Brenda Higgs, Ann Sawyer, Yvonne Pratt, Doreen Albury, Beverley Cleare and Lenora Sawyer; uncles: Vincent “Flocker” Cleare, Oswald, Ralph, Brian and Alvin Sawyer; nieces: Delvita, MPela, Marcita, Lucena, Stafflyn, Levette, Dawn, Dominique, Danny-Ann, Jamaine, Jacquell, Jaquirra, and Pauleka; nephews: Juan, Casey, Stafford, Deon, Howard Jr. and Lamaro Smith, Dwight Jr. and Adrian Sawyer, Pastor Daniel and Travis Major and Darrell Higgs; nieces-in-law: Anya Sawyer, Lakerea Fynes-Smith and Ann Major; nephew-in-law: Khambrell Farrington; grand nieces: Akeelah, Joycee, Kayla, Makena-Raye Zephyr, Elayna Lewis, Sumayah and Devine Smith, Kharani and Khamron Farrington, Dwynette and Dwynique Sawyer, Skye Symonette, Resting Adams,
Deja Smith, Savannah, Erica, Sarah, Andrea and Cayalah; grand nephews: Jayden and Jaylin Sawyer, Mathei and Matayi Zephy, Deon ‘Dre’ Dontae, Nathan Nzir, Seth Devaughn, Dwight III, and Dameko; extended family and friends: Cecila Oliver of Atlanta Georgia, Beatrice Cleare of Washington DC, Wilma Allen and Rev. Franklyn Burrows of Nassau, Bahamas, Annamae Saunders, Doris Minnis, Berdie Neely, Cathy Rose and Family, Delrose Brown of Tampa Florida, Minister Huyler and Excie Nerenal, Mr. and Mrs. Glenroy Aranha, Mr. and Mrs. William Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Malcolm, Mr. & Mrs Richard Cleare, the Percentie Family, Pastor Kathy and Jeffrey Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Ashton Higgs, Mr. and Mrs. Justin Higgs, The Church of God of Prophecy Family, the Lighthouse Church of God family, Rev. Dr Jacinta Marie Neilly, the Woman’s Ministry Team of Harbour Island, Harbour Island Community; special thanks to: the Praise Groups of Harbour Island, the Harbour Island Clinic staff, Ms Johnson staff and the A & E Comfort Home in Nassau and other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at THE CHAPEL OF MEMORIES THE NEW COMMONWEALTH FUNERAL HOME INDEPENDENCE DRIVE on (TODAY) Thursday from 9:00 a.m.-12:00noon and at the church in Harbour Island, Eleuthera on Friday from 7:30p.m. to service time on Saturday.
Death Notice For
Robert Dominique Lee, 19
a resident of Flamingo Gardens died on Tuesday, May 24, 2022. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to THE NEW COMMONWEALTH FUNERAL HOME and will be announced at a later date.
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Funeral Services For
Hilda Intoinette Outten, 74
a resident of #66 Peardale & formerly of Lorimers, Turks & Caicos Islands will be held at Emmanuel Gospel Chapel, Emmanuel Way off Soldier Road on (TODAY) Thursday, June 2nd, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Pastor Ben Smith. Interment follows in Old Trail Cemetery, Old Trail Road.
Left to cherish her precious memories are her 2 sons: Michael (Wanda) and Perry (Aniskha) Johnson; 9 grandchildren: Craig II (Felicity) and Cravannah Taylor, Carlianna Johnson-Frazier (Timothy), Chantiarrah, Michael Jr., Micah, Arianne, Paris and Ayden Johnson; 11 great grandchildren: Raivyn Cash, Bailee, Cai,Craig Taylor III and Ezekiel Humes, Christian Saintvil, Ca’Liyah Penn, Tajhae Frazier, Jha’Nai, Caylee and Journee Lightbourne; 2 sisters: Patronella Thompson and Vivianne OuttenMcIntosh; 1 sister-in-law: Mother Cecelia Outten; numerous nieces and nephews including: Bernadette Sturrup, Minette Cartwright, Trevor, Brent, Patrice, Kevin Sr., Kirkland Sr., and Kirk Outten, Sherry Saunders, Lana Taylor, Rosemary Toote, Mila Munnings, United Bonaby, Marion Munroe, Shirleen Bullard, Kay (Bishop Cyril) Curtis, Bricemae (Vincent) Hall and Lydia Bullard, Monique, Claude, Kevin, Barbara and Shemika Outten, Elkin (Joy), Pastor Simeon (Lady Nicole), Joshua, Caleb, Johnathan and Lolita Outten, Julie Lightbourne and Dorcas (Kelvin) Adderley; adopted children: Keresa Hall, David and Avarie Poitier, Bradley Lightbourne, Sheila Sands, Deborah Hall; adopted grandchildren: Da’Venya, David and Saquayvon Poitier, Janee and Javonia Mullings, Andre Smith and WPC Freddiesha Carroll; other relatives and friends: Harry Strachan, Irene Lightbourne, Kirk Smith, Tiffany Neymour, Nurse Phillipa Smith, Nurse Kera Ferguson, Beverly Storr, Rupert and Antoinette Frazer, Gloria Hall, Fontella Munnings and Family, Christian Saintvil, Enriko Penn, Justus Lightnourne and Family Proxanna Brown and Family, Mr. & Mrs. Desmond Peters and Family, Alexander Mullings and Family, Stanley Forbes and Family Inspector Tabori Dean and Family and Cleomie Burrows and Family, Shaniqua Campbell and Family, Shukera Campbell and Family, Patrick Donald and Family, Sandra Dean and Family, Aurelie Deleveaux and Family, Jessiemae Well and Family, Robert Rolle and Family, The Taxi Cab Union Family, The Bahamas Bus and Truck Family, Colina General Family, NEMA Family, The Annex Baptist Cathedral, The New Goodwill Church of God and other relatives and friends. Friends may pay their last respects at Demeritte’s Funeral Home, Market Street on Thursday at the church from 10:00 a.m. until service time.
Edwin Thomas Culmer, 69
a resident of Curacao Street, Golden Gates #2 will be held at Life Changers Ministries International, Bacardi Road on Saturday, June 4, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. Officiating will be Pastor Alan Strachan, assisted by Apostle Valentino Williams. Cremation follows. He is survived by his wife: Eunice Bodie-Culmer; 2 sons: Ricardo Moss, Anselem Culmer (Elizabeth); 5 daughters: Sharan Moss, Edwinique Culmer, Shanae Culmer, Ancelle (Jamal Thompson), Antesha Culmer; 7 grandchildren: Claytesha Smith, Torrian Carey, Savannah Moss, Rickesha Moss, Andiva Culmer, Jaydnn Thompson, Amy Thompson; 3 sisters: Sheila McCartney, Mary Whylly, Anne Rolle; brothers-in-law: Otis Bodie Jr., Elwood Bodie Pinder (Arlene); sisters-in-law: Coralee Bodie, Jane Bodie, Angela Dean, LisaAmelia, (Greg Duhaney); nephews: David Cartwright, Randy Alday, Terry Alday, Chuck Mackey, Matthew McCartney, Shervin McCartney, Vince McCartney, James Whylly (Ivana), Demetre Bain, Levin Wilson, Lincoln Hercules, Craig & Rashad Duhaney, Lionel Dean Jr.; nieces: Violet Knowles (Talmage), Olga Cartwright, Louis Cooper, Dianne Thompson, Andres Hall, Tyika Wilson, Thomasina Bodie, Tamara Hanna, Katura Wilson, Rosalind Bodie, Anishka Bodie, Sylvie & Barbara Cartwright, Destiny Duhaney; grand nieces & nephews: Taqueshia Knowles, Telson Knowles, Tagarren Knowles, David Cartwright Jr. (Kristy), Kenwood Cartwright, Alex Cartwright, Dakota Cartwright, Shana Cartwright, Anterio Alday, Trey Alday, Randy Alday Jr., Amelia, Alenia & Diana Alday, Ricardo McKenzie, Jordan Cartwright, Shiraz (Anthony Seymour), Ebony (Lavardo Rolle), Akera Martin, Kay Laing, Laquinta & Netra, Hervis III, Jeffrey Cartwright Jr., Vashtinique Wilson, Mario Wilson Jr., Jasmine McCartney, Jamie McCartney, Liam, Natalie & Veronica Whylly, Theron Bethel, London & Lily, Daniel Nairn, Maleke Wallace, Terrance Hutchinson Jr., Ciara Bain, Jessie Russell Jr., Cody Brayden, Dia, Aruanna Russell, Shawn Brookes, Rih’Anna Hanna, Ca’Mora Wilson, Demetria Bain, Amari Bain, Amhir Hercules, Tavaughn Brown; and a host of numerous relatives and friends. Friends may pay their last respects at Demeritte’s Funeral Home, Market Street, from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. on Friday.
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Antoinette Patricia Bell, 62 affectionately called “Nettie” a resident of Toote Shop Corner will be held at Our Lady of the Holy Souls Catholic Church, Deveaux Street on Saturday, June 4, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. Officiating will be Fr. Jonathan Duka. Interment follows in Woodlawn Gardens, Soldier Road. She was predeceased by her mother: Shirley McKenzie; son-in-law: Thomas Gibson Sr. Left to cherish her loving memories are father: Ronald Bell; daughters: Shavon Gibson and Keilia Williams; son: Don Miller; sister: Rose Forbes; grandsons: Teashaon Gibson, Thomas Gibson Jr. and Milo; granddaughters: Teashaona Gibson and Donneka Miller; great grandsons: Jayden Nottage and Teashaon Gibson Jr.; son-in-law: Cpl Anthony Stubbs; brother-in-law: Stanley Forbes Sr.; nieces: Samantha Forbes, Samiyah Ferguson, Michelle Adderley and Keishell Pintard; nephews: Stanley Forbes Jr. and P/C 4393 Stanzil Forbes; nephews-in-law: Nathaniel Ferguson and Sgt. 3112 Torran Pinder; aunts: Maryanne McKenzie, Avis Eneas, Janet Storr, Janet Miller, Alicia Rolle, Irene McKenzie, Helen Knowles, Susan Gordon and Nancy McKenzie; uncles: Alfred McKenzie and Arthur McKenzie; great grand-nieces: Jameka Dean and Myaliyah Ferguson; great grand-nephews: Nathaniel Ferguson III, Natalie and Nakai Ferguson and Shanari Forbes; godchildren: Natasha Knowles and Roscoe Rolle Sr.; and a host of other relatives and friends: Gerald Lottimore, Benjamin Seymour, Marvin D’Haiti, Joycelyn Hunt, June Miller, Barbara Sands, Viette & Lori Bell, William Miller, Jeffery Williams, Idella Brown, Cynthia Darling, Cindy, Paulette Huyler, Lisa & Jerold “LA” Williams, Virginia Braynen & Family, Raymond “Roots” Paul, Donna Smith, Vanada Fox, Pat Bullard, Jerry Fisher, Jennymae Stuart, The Stuart Family, The Adderley Family, Elizabeth Taylor & Family, Steven Roberts, Florinda & Jeffery Rolle & Family, Stafford & Debbie Turnquest, Michelle & Micheal Rolle, Annette & Stevie Johnson, Tereka Johnson, Shawn & Novie Moxey, Anita Hudson, Heavy, Toote Shop Corner Family, Signature Enterprise, Janice Johnson, The Golden Fire Crew, Housekeeping Department of the British Coloniel Hilton Hotel, South Ocean Crew, BTC Family, Madrid Davis School Family and other relatives and friends. Friends may pay their last respects at Demeritte’s Funeral Home, Market Street from 10-3:00 p.m. on Friday & on Saturday at the church from 9:00 a.m. until service time.
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Randy Cleophas Gordon, 56 a resident of #3 7 Brougham Street, died at his residence on Tuesday, May 31, 2022. He is survived by his wife: Sharon Gordon; children: Shanette Miller, Randelle Randy Jr., Michella, Abria, Shannon, Jennifer & Antonice; grandchildren: Shanton. Shamtino, Randia, Bernia, Randy III, Nana, Deamartia & Latrelle Gordon; sister: Linda Barr; sister-in-law: Hazel Gordon; brothers-in-law: John King Sr., Rodney Clarke & Tyrone Johnson and a host of other relatives & friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
Theresa Knowles, 65 a resident of Little Creek, South Andros & formerly of Nassau, Bahamas died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Sunday, May 29, 2022. She is survived by her 2 brothers: Allan Major & Kyle Sullivan; 2 sisters: Sheryl Saunders & Collette Brown; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives & friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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Baby Dontae Serenity Rayne Cox a resident of Bamboo Blvd., South Beach died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Tuesday, May 10, 2022. He is survived by his mother: Shari Taylor; father: Donald Cox Jr.; grandparents: Latoya Rolle, Sharif Taylor and Donald Cox Sr., Takeshi Adderley; one sister: Donae Cox; seven aunts, 10 unles and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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Death Notices For Charles Hart, 88
a resident of Croton Street, Pinewood Gardens died at Princess Margaret Hospital on Monday, May 30, 2022.
a resident of #34 Ludlow Street and formerly of Millerton, Long Island died He is survived by his 2 sons: Travis & at his residence on Saturday, May 28, Tracy-Hart; 2 daughters: Lonice Hart & 2022. Sabrina Anderson; 1 son-in-law: E’Van Anderson; 1 daughter-in-law: Monalisa He is survived by his wife: Gloria Hart; 5 grandchildren: Cherese & Shawn Knowles; 4 daughters: Loretta Parris, Sands, Lamont Moss, E’Van & J’Van Beverley Gibson, Linda Malcolm & Anderson; 4 great grandchildren: Ashley, Angela Moseley; 1 son: Edward Knowles; Shawn Jr., Ashauntae & Shawndre; numerous grand and great grandchildren; 1 great, great grandchild: Charlotte 2 sisters: Myrtle Turnquest & Gloria Clarke; and a host of other relatives & Smith; 1 brother: George Knowles; friends. numerous nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives & friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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Daniel Howard Smith, 56
a resident of Deep Creek, South Andros & formerly of Smith Hill, South Andros, died at the Princess Margaret Hosptial on Thursday, May 19, 2022. He is survived by his mother: Elqueenia Bastian; 1 daughter: Deandra Smith: 2 step daughters: Celeste Adderley & Rachel Hanna; 1 sister: Vernell Smith; 5 brothers: Marvin & Davaughn Gibson, McArthur, Franklyn & Deangelo Smith; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of other relative & friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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Celebration of A Gem Services For Patrick Neil Gittens Butler, 62
John Cornelius Kofi Sosu, 71
of #8 Hillside Street, Hillside Estates off Mackey Street, will be held on (Today) Thursday, June 02, 2022 at 11am at Grants Town Seventh Day Adventist Church, Wellington Streets. Pastor Leonardo D. Rahming, assisted by Elder Michael McCoy, Elder Nelson Bain Sr. and Elder Lionel Johnson will officiate. Burial will be in the Western Cemetery, Nassau Street
of #9 Alexander Street, Palmdale and formerly of Accra, Ghana West Africa, will be held on Saturday, June 04, 2022 at 11am at Sacred Heart Church, Shirley Park Avenue and East Shirley Street. Fr. Anslem Russell will officiate. Burial will be in Accra, Ghana West Africa.
The Radiance of this “Sapphire of A Gem” will always glow in the hearts of his: Mother: Beryl Legena Taylor; One Brother: Police Sergeant 3021 Quincy Taylor; Four Sisters: Patricia Barrette, Bridgette Smith, Chief Superintendent of Police Sherry Armaly and Assistant Superintendent of Police Wakita Taylor-Hinzey; Five Nephews: Wendell and Janero Cooper, Police Constable 3888 Norman Hinzey Jr., Quelin and Quaden Taylor; Six Nieces: Lachara and Valmanique “Peaches” Cooper, Rachea Mortimer, Rashanne and Sernaie Armaly and Khalia Ingraham; One Uncle: Whitney Butler; One Aunt: Sylvia Bethel; Four Grandnephew: Jayvon Mesidor, Rhiley Hinzey, D’ Vante Rolle and Tremar Wilmot; Six Grand Nieces: D’Avah Rolle, Natyra, Valicia, Vakicia, Nakyra and Nakyla Coper; Cousins: Anthony, Dwayne and Kevin Bethel, Darren, Charles and Matthew Butler, Pamela Butler- Turnquest, Valarie Bulter-Daley, Carla Butler-Oliver, Lt. RBDF Ruperthera Butler- Symonette, Reverend Glenroy Roberts, Norman, Stephen and Assistant Superintendent Whitney Bastian, Tiffany and Tamara Butler, Lavern Bethel, Donna Morton, Ministers Willard and Yvette Johnson, Joanne Knowles-Horace, Genevieve Barrette of New York, Earl McKinney of New York, Myrtle Bowleg of Nebraska and Vivian Jonson and Dolly Seymour of Miami Florida; Three Brothers-in-law: Greg Barrette, Edison Smith and Sergio Armaly; One Sister-in-law: Jaime Taylor; God Brothers: Rev. Dereck, Randy and Kym Feaste; God Daughters: Tiffany Arnett and Haley McCoy; Other Loving Family and Friends Including: Valman Cooper, Norman Hinzey Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Armaly, Martha Moncur, Sue Humes, Maxine Lord, Edger Curry, Shanti Johnson, Brunell Humes, Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Marshall, Mr. Antoine Charles, Mr. Peter Belizeire, Joann Stuart, Antonio Collie, Maneria Pinder, Jackie Brown, Yasmine Stubbs. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Evans, Shirley Greene, Patsy Stuart and their Families. Dawn Lowe and Rosie Foulkes from Food Services, the entire Edgecombe Family, Dr. Bowleg and the Staff of the Agape Clinic, Dr. Morgan and the Staff at Emmanuel Medical Center. The staff of the Human Resources at Princess Margaret Hospital. The entire staff at Princess Margaret Hospital and the Hillside Estates Families. Guest book can be signed at www.emeraldmemorialmortuary.com
The Radiance of this “Turquoise of A Gem” will always glow in the hearts of his: Wife: Florence Efua Ayaovie-Sosu; One Son: Prosper Sosu; One Daughter: Gertrude Sosu (USA); Grandson: Gabriel Sosu; Granddaughters: Anna and Emma Quashie; Mother: Gladys Eyi Sosu; Brothers: Evan and Atsu Sosu; Sisters: Jean, Francisca, Aku, Rejoice and Helen Sosu; Nephew: Dodzi Sosu; Son-in-law: Emmanuel Quashie (USA); Daughter-in-law: Patience Sosu; Other Loving Family and Friends Including: Professor Francis Tetteh Koku Sefe, (Botswana) Masha Cates (adopted sister), Agnes and Anthanatious Gilbert, Lydia Ferguson (President-GHABA) and Arnold Ferguson, Mike Wisseh (President-ABA) and Adalee Wisseh. Members of African Bahamian Association and Ghanian Bahamian Association. Students, Faculty and staff of Jordan Prince William, Students, Faculty and Staff of Aquinas College, Students, Faculty and Staff of Mount Carmel, Sacred Heart Choir, may friends too numerous to mention. Special Thanks To: The Director and Staff of Emerald Memorial Mortuary. Public Visitation will be in the “Turquoise Suite” Emerald Memorial Mortuary, Wulff Road and Pinedale Street in the (Rock of Ages complex) on Friday, June 03, 2022 from 1pm to 5pm and at Sacred Heart Church, Shirley Park Avenue and East Shirley Street, on Saturday, June 04, 2022 from 10 a.m. to service time. Guest book can be signed at www.emeraldmemorialmortuary.com
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Funeral Service For Olivia Aladice Johnson, 77
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Final Roites and Burial For Mr. Vargo Taylor, 55
of Lucky Heart Corner and formerly of Stafford Creek, Andros will be held on Saturday, June 4th, 2022, 11:00 a.m. at Lively Stone Church Of God, Knowles Drive off Tonique Williams Darling Highway. Officiating will be Rev. Angela Rolle and assisted by other ministers of the gospel. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Gardens Cemetery and Mausoleum. Olivia is preceded in death by her parents: Joseph & Pearl Johnson; daughter: Jacklyn Roberts; brothers: Preston Ranger & Patrick Johnson
Left with precious memories are her children: Angela Woodside (Authlyn), Pandora Evans (Selvin), Dwight Roberts (Bonita), Cecil Roberts (Kerry), David Roberts, Edgar Roberts; adopted children: Lenora Rolle, James Rolle (Martha), Oswald Rolle (Monique); grandchildren: Everlyn (Robbie), Tangela (Andrew), Kimberly, Dotlyn, Dianne, Kaylandra, Candice, Vashti, Edricka, Brittany, Brenell, Breanna, Dwinique, Donovan, Dwight Jr., Travis (Anastasia), Lucas, Brandon, Cayden, Theodore & Duran; great grandchildren: Simone, Angelica, Ebonique, Halli, Zaphir, Darci, Robbie Jr., Dyran Jr., Dave Jr., Xavier, D’Andre, Danny, Vashawn, Brandon, Brycen, Teranique, Canaja, Kaelin, Bryniah, Rashae; greatgreat grandchild: Alexandria; brother: Joseph Johnson; sister-in-law: Joycelyn Johnson; nieces & nephews: Carla, Yvette, Larry, Rhona (Jeff), Michaelette, Patrick, Dan Sr., Ricardo, Stephan, Deon, Deven (Sharmaine), Daniel, Ebony, Astrid, Kendel, Dwayne, Patrice, Monique, Thelma, Deanne, Desloma; god children: Doramae and Jerome; other relatives & friends: The Roberts Family, The McGregor Family, The Brown Family, The Saunders Family, The Woodside Family, The Scott Family, The Fowler Family, The Newton Family, The Hanna Family, Danny & Juliette Newbold, Delerese Ebanks & Family, Bridgette Robinson & Family, Laferia Gaitor & Family, Richard Deal & Family, The Martin Sisters & Family, Rev. John Newton & Mount Freedom Church Family, Janice & Wilton Pickstock & Family, Mr. & Mrs. Seldon Adderley, George Johnson & Family, Neilon Johnson & Family, Decosta Bethel & Family, Father Dwight & Nancy Bowe & Family, Zendalin Hepburn & Family, Denise Dorsette & Family, Andrew Coleby & Family, Emily Miller & Family, The Staff of Department of Public Health, Staff of Fresh Creek Clinic, Dr. Kema Hall, Nurses Babbs, Moore, Romer, Lee, Marc, Tan, Noreen, Theresa Williams & Dr. Bowe, Ruth Woods & Family, Dr. Linda Brown & WOC Prayer Family, Minister Brenda Harris-Pinder & WUIP Family, The Johnson & Cambridge Family Hatchet Bay Eleuthera, Junior Hepburn, Pauline, Trinity, Rose, Patrice, Andrea, Paulette, Bradley & Tonia and the entire North & Central Andros Communities and other relatives and friends. Viewing will be held at Legacy Memorial Mortuary, #20 Claridge Road on (TODAY) Thursday, June 2nd, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and at the church on Saturday, June 4th, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. until service time.
a resident of Carmichael Road will be held on Wednesday, June 8th, 2022, 11:30am at Five Porches of Deliverance Apostolic Tabernacle Church , Poinciana Drive, Nassau, Bahamas. Officiating will be Pastor Leo Adderley assisted by other ministers of the gospel. Interment will follow in at Woodlawn Gardens, Soldier Road. He is survived by his mother: Brenda Brice; two sons: Schavargo Smith and D’varg Smith; one step son: Shavando Levarity; one daughter: Aisha Henfield; fiancee: Tracey Adderley; four brothers: Trevor Taylor, Dominique Haygood, Robin Haygood & Matias Smith; four sisters: Racquel “Kelly” Haygood of New Jersey, Charmaine Haygood-Curling, Talia Smith & Telisha Smith; one grandchild: Ashirah Henfield; son-in-law: Amal Henfield; fatherin-law: Leo Adderlery; brothers-in-law: Elvis Curling Sr., Sean Adderley, Leo Adderley, Anthony Young and Sherviago Young; sisters-in-law: Jasmine Haygood, Kizzy Adderley & Lerona Adderley; aunts: Jackie Johnson & Tiffany Smith; uncle: Rev William Smith; nieces: Rickia Haygood, Lakell Haygood-Johnson, Misty Curling-Jacob & Maiya Curling; nephews: Ricardo Haygood Jr. & Elvis Curling Jr.; cousins: Paul, Kirk, Lisa Bethell, Theresa Heastie, Darcy, Edward, Kevin & Patrick Johnson, Quincy, Cory, Dominic, Dianne, Raquell & Sharmaine; and a host of other relatives and friends including but not limited to: Mrs Emerald Lightbourne and family, Edward Thompson, Gregory Saunders, Chris Thompson, Marco Moss, Carlton Demeritte, Larry Minnis and Dwight “Rice” & Delrice Carey & Family. The body will repose at the Chapel of the Saints Sweeting’s Colonial Mortuary and Crematorium, #84 Blue Hill Road from 12.00 am on Tuesday until 5:00 pm and on Wednesday at the church from 11:00 am until service time.
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Would you risk your soul for worldly wealth?
Matthew 16:26 asks the question
By ALESHA CADET Tribune Features Reporter acadet@tribunemedia.net
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hat good will it be for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul? Or what can anyone give in exchange for their soul?” (Matthew 16:26) In Matthew 16, Jesus Christ predicts his own death. His question about the soul is
directed at his disciples. He tells them they can keep their earthly interests or they can save their souls. Tribune Religion asked readers how they interpret this passage and what it means to them. Casey Mitchell said: “This world has a lot of well-off people who live their lives corrupt and immoral. And on the other hand, there are also those who don’t become consumed
with things of this world, which is why scriptures like this were made. It is worthless to have the world and no soul; you’d be nothing but empty.” Monica Ferguson said for her it means that arrogance has zero value. “In this life we should all come to a point where we realise it is not all about us; one person. It is best to humble yourself before God humbles you,” she said.
Michelle Rolle added: “Many persons take up time in their lives to long for things that have no meaning, you know, worldly things. And in this scripture here, Jesus is warning against it. It is bogus and meaningless to just focus on gaining power and riches. And to get it, lose your soul? It is not only on television we see persons selling their soul for wealth, it is in real life too.”
Jesus leaves those who will hear Him with only two alternatives. What is the ultimate benefit to someone who acquires everything the world could ever possibly offer, only to spend an eternity suffering in separation from God? What is a soul worth? What should a man give in return for the saving of his soul? This is the ultimate question.
Up and down “UP and down” – this phrase means so much to so many depending on the circumstances: When grades go up the praises come down and at graduation, we celebrate students’ accomplishments and efforts. This has been such a challenging time for our children and yet many have enjoyed sweet success all the same. When prices go up the lifestyle of too many come down below the poverty line. There are many reasons for inflation, but the bottom line is that nutritious meals become harder to prepare and escalating anxiety levels undermine our health. I do agree that fruits and vegetables
have to become breadbasket items if we want to improve our national health. When weight goes up, the wrath of the doctors and nurses comes down in the form of warnings that we are digging our graves with our knives and forks. Poor eating habits, fried food, sugary drinks, late night snacks and junk food are all contributing to preventable diseases. When tourism arrivals go up, we expect unemployment figures to come down as more people are able to be employed. Planes going up in record airlift to additional destinations means more guests to come down to
the islands to enjoy leisure time with us. When hurricane predictions go up to nineteen, our hurricane preparedness has to bring us down to prioritizing our own safety and that of our families. No projectiles should be allowed to damage the homes of our neighbours. By far the most significant point to be made at this time is, however, that this is the time of year when the Lord goes up and the Holy Spirit comes down. We celebrated the ascension of our Lord ten days before we commemorate the descent of the Holy Spirit on the first disciples at Pentecost.
REV ANGELA C BOSFIELD PALACIOUS MEDITATION We are left for this short period of time to wait to see what God is going to do next. The crucified Lord had been with his disciples for several weeks and now He must go back to His Father and receive His new and glorious body.
How are we going to measure up to God’s expectations if we do not want to go down on our knees to pray? The presence of the Holy Spirit is promised to us, and we need only ask. Ask God to anoint you with the Holy Spirit for the first time after you confess your sins and accept that Jesus is both our crucified Saviour and our resurrected Lord. If you have done this before, then now is the time to pray for even more of the Holy Spirit to fill you, and for you to intercede on behalf of others who do not know the secret joy of salvation. Do not allow anyone to go down to the grave
without having lifted up his/her voice to God in prayer and praise while he/ she still had time. It is up to us to make a difference while we are down here on earth. The time will come when no work is to be done and we are invited to eternal rest. After all that God has already done, it is up to us to not let God down. • Rev Angela Palacious, a motivational speaker and author of several devotional books, is an Anglican priest. She may be contacted at 393-9000 or by e-mail at angelapalacious@gmail. com.
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Tribune sports reporter and Queen’s College teacher ordained as new Baptist reverends D
URING the 56th anniversary of Macedonia Baptist Church on Bernard Road, Ministers Brent Stubbs, Tribune senior sports reporter, and Denero Rahming, a religious studies teacher, were ordained as reverends. The two men, who both grew up in the church, will serve the congregation under the leadership of Senior Pastor Rev Dr Hartman Nixon. The celebration and ordination service were held last Sunday under the theme “Kingdom Citizens Preparing Others for his Coming,” which was taken from Matthew 28: 18-20. The ceremony was conducted by the Reverend Trajean Jadorette, senior pastor of New Covenant Baptist Church and the moderator of the Bethel Baptist Association. Bishop J Carl Rahming, pastor of St Paul’s Baptist Churchm Fox Hill, was the moderator. The ordination council, which approved the appointment of the two reverends, consisted of Rev Dr Victor Cooper, pastor of New Bethany Baptist Church; Bishop Marilyn Thompson, pastor of Mount Peran Baptist Church, and Rev Clinton Minnis, pastor of Providence Baptist Church. After they were both presented to the church by Rev Patrick Rutherford and Bishop Stanley Ferguson, pastor of the New Free Community Baptist Church, provided a charge to the two newly ordained reverends, who were robed by their respective wives, Joan Stubbs and Denaire Rahming. Rev Minnis presented a charge to the church. Mr Stubbs, 56, is the senior sports reporter at The Tribune newspaper. Born to the late Berdie Stubbs and Frederick Marshall in New Providence, Mr Stubbs is twin to Belinda Stubbs, with older siblings
NEWLY ordained Rev Brent Stubbs (left) and Rev Denero Rahming.
Patricia Thompson-Martin, Louise and Sharie Marshall, and Natalie Duncombe, as well as step-brother Cornell Stubbs. As a young boy growing up in Fox Hill, one of the valuable lessons he learned at Sandilands Primary School was that “blessed is the man that walked not in the council of the ungodly, nor stander in the way of sinners.” This quote from Psalms chapter one has played an important role in everything he has done in his life. After Sandilands, Mr Stubbs enrolled for one year at LW Young. He then entered St Augustine’s College, where he emerged as one of the school’s most accomplished distance runners for the ‘Big Red Machine’ track and field team. However, an injury hampered the completion of his career during his graduating year, 1984. It was during this time he started writing sports articles for the The Augustine, his school’s newsletter. A year later, in 1985, Mr Stubbs started his long career with The Tribune newspaper, where he remains on staff until this day. He has travelled the world to cover CARIFTA Games, Commonwealth Games, World Championships and several Olympics. In 2019, he received the International Sports Press Association Certificate of Achievement for this coverage of the IAAF World Championships and the SAC Alumni Association’s Lighthouse Award for Sports Journalism. At Macedonia, Mr Stubbs has served in many posts – youth president and director, usher, bus driver, and now, Men’s president, while being ordained as a deacon and minister of the gospel.
He is married to Joan SmithStubbs and together they have four children. Mr Stubbs’ fellow newly ordained reverend, Mr Rahming, 28, serves as a high school Religious Education teacher at Queen’s College, having recently graduated from the American Baptist College and Vanderbilt University Divinity School in Nashville, Tennessee. Mr Rahming was born to Alvado and Daphne Rahming, the last of four sons. Upon accepting the call to ministry at a early age, he was determined to follow God’s will regardless of the cost. In the fall of 2014, as a thirdyear Biochemistry major at the University of the Bahamas, he transferred to the American Baptist College, where he completed his Bachelor of Arts degree in Bible and Theology, graduating magna cum laude in 2017. Immediately after, he pursued and completed his Master of Divinity degree at the Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee, with a certificate in Black Church Studies and concentrations in Pastoral and Prophetic Congregational Ministry, Black Religion and Culture Studies, and Chaplaincy. During that time, he served as chaplain at the Monroe Carrell Jr Children’s Hospital and in various positions at several ministries in Nashville. He has also done extensive work for the National Baptist Convention in the US. Mr Rahming ascribes all his accomplishments to his acknowledgement of God as head of his life. He is married to Denaire Pickstock-Rahming.
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Excitement building for Gospel Music Awards By JEFFARAH GIBSON Tribune Features Writer jgibson@tribunemedia.net
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or two years, the organisers of the Bahamas Gospel Music Awards have relied on virtual means to celebrate the talent and impact of local gospel artists. But in two weeks' time, all that will change. The BGMA hosts are excited to present their first live showcase since the start of the pandemic. The 2022 BGMA show will take place on Sunday, June 12, at the Myles Munroe Diplomat Centre at 6pm, under the theme “Legends”. The awards show will feature performances by Cara T Newton, Davian Chase, Landlord, Alia Coley, Najie Dun, Avanti, Stermon, Kenya Ferguson and others. Special performance tributes will be made to the Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Mother Rachael Mackey and the late Shanique Thurston. Guests can also expect a surprise reggae reunion mash-up performance. The BGMA is back and this time it is paying respect to all the legends that have made a huge statement in on the local gospel music scene. Seven categories have been renamed in honour of those who have paved the way: the Mother Rachael Mackey Female Artist of the Year, the Vaughn Miller Radio Personality of the Year, the Pastor Mark Bethel Praise & Worship Song of the Year, the Kevan McKenzie Junkanoo/Rake n’ Scrape Song of the Year, the Lavard ‘Manifest’ Parks Hip-Hop Artist of the Year, the Japheth ‘Lyrically Blessed’ Ferguson Contemporary Song of the Year, and the Shanique Thurston Traditional Song of the Year Awards. According to founder Travis Edgecombe, history will be
DAVIAN CHASE
NAJIE DUN
AVANTI
ALIA COLEY
LANDLORD
CARA T. NEWTON
STERMON ROLLE
made when nominees will be presented with these awards. “Last year a lot of artists were trying to feel the awards out and now they have seen and experienced it. We are sure to have more submissions this year,” he told Tribune Religion. Though pulling off an award show of this magnitude is no small feat, Mr Edgecombe said it is an honour to host it once more. “We do this for the glory of God and it is a privilege to showcase what Bahamian gospel artists have to offer to the world and to share and highlight the most important person: Jesus Christ," he said. “As long as the Lord allows us to, I will strive to keep this award show for many years to come. It is not easy, but with the support of the gospel and church community ,the BGMA will be around for a long time.” The BGMA has partnered with a Caribbean digital platform called CARGOS TV. CARGOS is the new for home for Caribbean gospel live streaming, virtual events, concerts, and churches. They also offer a wide range of innovative programming, original content, and video-on-demand. The awards who will also be streamed on the BGMA YouTube channel. General admission for the live show is $25 and tickets can be purchased from the Fincastle Media Group, One Montagu Place between 9am-6pm. Guests may also pay at the venue on the day of the awards. The dress code is formal. For more information, contact Travis Edgecombe at 813-8397 or bahamasgospelmusicawards@gmail.com. The public is also encouraged to follow the BGMA social media platforms on Facebook (Bahamas Gospel Music Awards), Instagram (bgma242) and TikTok (bgma242).