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Private Graveside Service for SYBIL GLORIA HANNA, 87
of Turnquest Ave, Stapledon Gardens, will be held on Monday, June 7th, 2021 at Old Trail Cemetery, Old Trail Road. Officiating will be Archdeacon Mark Fox assisted by Fr. Chester Burton and Fr. Dwight Rolle. Due to current Government regulations in respect of Covid-19, attendance is limited to Forty (40) persons. Sybil is preceded in death by Parents: Samuel and Cornellia Williams; Brothers: Carlton, Cyril, and Kendrick Williams. She is survived by her Two Daughters: Florentina (Kirti) and Prisca; Four Sons: Oswald, Colin (Sue), Adrian (Antonia), and Andrew (Lakiesha); Twelve Grandchildren: Shanon, Logan, Eden, Gail, Gillian, Stuart, Asha, Grayln, Alyssa, Kai, Adrienne, and Samuel; Five Great Grandchildren: Tyler, Walter, Tazmyn, Levi, and Dakota; Sisters: Shirley Francis and Jacqueline Smith; Brothers: Edward and Rodney Williams; Adopted Brother: E.J. Bowe; Sisters-in-Law: Katrina, Daisy, Francis, Vivian, and Mary Moss. May Her Soul Rest in Peace! Friends may pay their last respects at Bethel Brothers Morticians & Crematorium, #44 Nassau Street, on Saturday June 5th from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
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Private Graveside Service for MELVENIA ADELAIDE CASH, 64 of Cordia Avenue, Garden Hills Estates and formerly of Rolleville, Exuma, will be held on Saturday, June 5th, 2021 at Woodlawn Gardens Cemetery, Soldier Road. Officiating will be Bishop Simeon Hall, assisted by the Rev’d Trajean Jadorette, and other Ministers of the Gospel. Due to current Government regulations in respect of Covid-19, attendance is limited to Forty (40) persons. Melvenia’s loving legacy lives on forever in the hearts of her Husband of Forty Years (40): Retired Bahamas Police Officer & Reservist Inspector Herbert R. Cash II; Sons: Herbert R. Cash III and Hishando Cash; Daughter: Misheann Cash; Daughter-in-law: Chikera Cash; Grandchildren: Crishando, Ethan and Owen Cash; Sister: Verlene Clarke; Brothers: Patrick E. Rolle Sr., Retired Bahamas Royal Defence Force Officer Archie Rolle, Jr., David A. Rolle Sr., and Retired Bahamas Police Force Officer Franklyn R. Rolle; Adopted Sisters: Ruth (John) Bethel, Juel Barry, and Erma Roberts; Sisters-in-law: Angela Dixon, Christina Trody, Glendina Sutherland, Basheva Degregory, Eula Nixon, Sally Rolle, Shomie Rolle, Monalisa McKenzie; Brothers-in-law: David Sutherland Sr., Cardron Nixon Sr.; Nieces: Sharanda, Shavaughn, Patrika, Patesha, Devantell, Henrietta and Bianca Rolle, Lashan McIntosh, Ashley Woods, Shelease (Derek), Valentine, Letitia (Donald) White, Shavette (Francis) Saunders, Lana Williams, Dominique Brice, Diamond Brice, Cristol Trody, Monicia (Jack) Nash, Darlicia Pinder, Kayshala Ramsey, Tessa Ramsey, Cardra (D’Sean) Smith, Denise Nixon, Sasha (Roshad) Sutherland-Rolle, Tiffany (Taffy) Nesbitt, Alandria (Howard) Dean, Davia Sutherland, Samara Neely, Joan Sutherland, Cashmere Lyons, Juerissa Knowles, Tanya Roberts (Godchild); Nephews: David Jr., Javaughn, Perez, Ashwood, Archie III, Devante, Keito Rolle, Antoine McKenzie, Edward Brice, Tamaine (Adwina) Douglas, Geno (Keisha) Poitier, Jeffrey Degregory Sr., Sean OJ (Ashley) Ramsey, Davon (Charlesiea) Sutherland, Tasman (Siadra) Sutherland, David Sutherland Jr, Davano Sutherland, Daitin Sherman, Cardrone (Kimberley) Nixon, Cardron (Nikkia) Nixon, Clifton Nixon, Theodore Knowles, Tristian Roberts; Grand-Neices: Amarie Amertil, Shardae Gilles, Sta’Viah Brown, Cashemique Rolle, Devonya Rolle, LaShanda and Keishan McIntosh, Destiny Neely, Dynasty Neely, Raven Davis, Tamia, and Tamari Douglas, Shaddah Thompson, Tanisha, Fantasia and Diante Gibson, Laurenique Bethel, Gem Williams, Renee Nixon, Aryanna Smith, Kiara Nixon, Janae Pierre, Ashari Taylor, Iyana Simmons, Zariah Sutherland, Roshai Rolle, Jasmaine Sutherland, Kianna and Synai Andrews, Lael Dean, Mikayla Wright, Jayden Nixon; Grand-Nephews: Tanaj, Teon and Patricko Virgil, Keneil Nairn, Ashwood
Jr., Devante Jr. and Devaughn Rolle, Jeffrey Degregory Jr., Tai and Drew Ramsey, Caleb White, Ayden White, Deano and Francis Gibson Jr., Travis Smith Jr., and Amani Grant, Tamaine Douglas Jr., Deguel and Nacato Douglas, Peyton Douglas, Kevin Couser Jr., Joshua, John and Jayce Sutherland, Bryson Smith, Caleb Nixon, Jermaine Taylor, King and Khaleel Sutherland, Jade Bannister, Naz Poitier, Cardron Nixon III, Bailey Damianos, Clifton Nixon Jr., Kamani Nixon, Jeremiah Knowles; Aunts: Ververine Rolle-Wilmott, Margaret Rolle-Curtis, Francella Roberts; Uncles: Former Comptroller of Customs John A. Rolle, William Roland Dames of New York; Numerous Cousins: Advilda Lloyd, Florence Rolle, Myra Marche, Kevin (Doreen) Marche, David (Katherine) McKenzie, Estella Rolle, Veronica Rolle, Nathan Rolle, Etoil Rolle, Franklyn Clarke, Descendants of the late Maggy Rolle, Descendants of the late Mercianna Romer, Descendants of the late Yankie Rolle, Descendants of the late Lennox Rolle, Descendants of the late Lillis McKenzie, Jessiepearl Saunders, Enoch, Joshua, Rudolph, Martha, Martha Rolle, Gerald Rolle, Nigel Rolle, Firstina Swain and Thelma Brice, Maxwell, Isaac, Ulysses, Benjamin, Gretchen, Joanne,Arthur, Patricia Rolle, Queenie Rolle-Been, Desdamonia Humes, Althea Burrows and the Descendants of the late Clara Rolle, Descendants of the late Rev’d. Elisha Rolle, Lydia Bullard and the Descendants of the late Katherina Saunders, Descendants of the late Verlene Dames-Clarke, Descendants of the late Hughdon Dames, Descendants of the late Nathaniel Dames, Descendants of the late Blossom McKenzie, Descendants of the late Rosalyn McKenzie, Descendants of the late Blossom McKenzie, Descendants of the late Fred Romer, Loretta McKenzie, Descendants of the late Yul Marche, Descendants of the late Redeith “Snook” Knowles, Renee and Eric Wilmott, Janeen Curtis, Ian and Nadia Rolle, Anya Rolle-James and Gina Major, Ania Rolle, Bridget Rolle, Melita, Greg Bullard, Valaria Major, Shirleen Bullard-Rolle, Adelaide Marina Clarke, Helen Ferguson, Rinthea Clarke, Mochrie Dames, Brenda Dames, Edroy, Julian and Audley Dames, Caron Roman & Family, Judy Smith & Family, Cheryl Smith and Family, Champ Smith & Family, Philip Clarke (Ellaka) & Family, Vivian Roberts, & Family, Perry Lockhart & Family, Tony Lockhart & Family, Katie Lockhart Coleby & Family, Former Commodore Davy Rolle and Family, Maureen and Rev’d, John Musgrove, Steve Taylor, Karen and Jonathan Curry, Kathrina and Victor Cooper, Letisha, Clarice, Brian, Kevin, Lloyd, Sabrina Richardson & Family, Tavares Evans, Insworth Wilson, Leanardo Munroe, Leandra Marshall, Judy Mae Bowe-Earns, Luella Wright, Descendants of Leah Strachan, Edsil and Tanya Bowe, Ellington and Michelle Bowe, Stephanie Sears, Prophetess Keva and Pastor Craig McCardy, Ingrid and Ezra Bodie, Jennifer and Kevin Armbrister, Elva Earns, Ella Earns, Shekera Bowe, Dorian Bowe, Vernell Stubbs, Elizabeth Aranha, Beryl Stubbs-Russell, Sharlene, Alfred and Andrew Stubbs, Honourable Philip Brave and Ann Marie Davis & Family; Godchildren: Latoya Johnson, Malik-Rolle, Leshan Colebrooke-Gill, Chaya Ferguson, and Taylor Bain. May Her Soul Rest in Peace! Friends may pay their last respects at Bethel Brothers Morticians & Crematorium, #44 Nassau Street, on Thursday June 3rd from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m.
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Private Graveside Service for PERSIS LOUISE BULLARD, 79 of Augusta & Cambridge Street, will be held on Saturday, June 5th, 2021 at the Western Cemetery, Nassau Street. Officiating will be Bishop Theophilus Newbold. Due to current Government regulations in respect of Covid-19, attendance is limited to Forty (40) persons. Persis is preceded in death by her Parents: Francita Callender, Bernice Eneas and Alexander Smith; Brothers: Anthony Davis, Eldridge, Elexion and Dwight Smith; Sisters: Frozena Barnes and Sandra Smith. Left to carry on and share Persis’ testimony are her Children: Everette Bullard, Pedro and Juliando Bullard, Sophia and retired ASP Andrew Hunter and Lilla Mosby; Grandchildren: Deron Brown, Pedro Jr, Alex and Pedero Bullard, PC 4375 Desean Smith and Devanta’ Bain, and Ed-lilla Demeritte; Great Grandchildren: Perez, Tamia, Aysia and Nyla Bullard; Sisters: Patsy Carey, Vanria Woodside, Antoinette Smith, Marina Conliffe and Myrtis Lockhart-Vasquez; Brothers: Terrance and Michael Smith; Sisters-in-law: Marie, Paula and Shirley Smith, and Lady Joan Foulkes; Brother-in-law: Sir Arthur Foulkes; Nieces and Nephews: Quentin & Maureen Woodside, Alexander & Maryann, Ronald and Derek Woodside, Shonda & Barry Stuart, Darron, Krishon, Manuel, Jasinto, Denise, Anthony, Monalisa, Allan, Kayla Hart & Tonielle Bullard, Dominic, Danielle, Kimberley and Nicholas Smith, Pastor Bernadette Moss, Edwin Smith, Arlene Wilson, Kim Moultrie Keith, David and Christopher Smith, Joy Thurston, Monique, Levant, Kervant and Omar Carey, Debbie Mooree, Kevin Ingraham, Alexandria Bullard, Joy Bosfield, Ann and Marilyn, John Taylor, Patrick Smith, Pastor Alfredo Burrows, Theresa Simmons, Raymond, Adena and Sheila Alcock; Grand Nieces: Alexandria, Alexcia, Barrinique, Tiffany, Franka, Madison, Lannay, Brianna, Syria, Atika, Cerinna, Ceddricka, Kimberley, Genesis, Destiny and Jada; Grand Nephews: Renaldo, Vernal, Alexander Jr, George Jr., Geormon, Antwon, T’evaughn, Ta’Karris, Denaldo Henfield, Michael and Carlos; Others considered Adopted Children: Andrea Jenoure, Valencia & Newton Brown; Extended Abaco Family: Gina, Julie, Katherina, Deborah and Roselyn Jones; God children: Sherry Forbes, Megan Brown, Raquel McNeil and Troy Newman; Cousins: Harry Miller, Eloise Eneas & family, Dorothy Bethel & family, Dr. Agretta Eneas-Carey & family, Godfrey Eneas & family, Lydia Adderley & family, Berthamae Ferguson & Family, Paula, Colin & Johnny Eneas, Patrice & Barry King, Monique Sweeting, Theresa, Jennifer, Ashley and Roberto Miller and their families, Jeffery, Larry, Sharon & Michelle McPhee, Charlene Moxey & family, Janet Ferguson, Ann & Shirlyn Taylor, Brian Cambridge, Brian Maycock, Eneas
Theophilus & family, Sylvia Todd & family, Andrea, Ellzena, Charles, John, Clement & Kendal Eneas & family, the family of the late Carol Eneas, and V. Charmaine Rolle; Other Relatives and Friends – Warren & Audrey Rolle & family, Elaine Kemp-Wells & family, Eloise Smith & family, Persis Charlow & family, Shena Bain, Andrea Adderley & family, Alexis Simms Bradshaw & family, Drucilla Rhodriquez, Joanne Mcneil & Family, Kermit Sears & family, Melvina Kemp, Arthur Thelwell, Geneva Pinder & family, Hyacinth Ferguson & family, Raquel Graham, Helen Forbes & family, Pastor Randy Curtis & family, Kendal Marshall, Barbara Jones & family, Oriscia Clarke, Gwen Pinder & family, Anette Moss & family, Janet Lightbourne & family, Father I. Ranfurly Brown, Terecita Miller, Eloise Colebrooke, Joy Sargent & family, Ida Saunders & family, Leanda Colebrooke & family, Ellen Newbold, Kendal Nottage & family, Arthur Chase, Donna Wilson, The Dean family, Ella Whitfield & family, Pastor Kirk Stuart and The Church of God of Prophecy Augusta Street family, The Thelma Gibson Woman’s Group, The Salvation Army Seniors group, Wesley Methodist Malcolm Road Church family and The New Generation prayer group moving forward, PLP Bain & Grants Town and stalwart councilors, The entire Augusta Street and Bain Town community. Other friends and relatives too numerous to mention. Please accept our apologies if we have forgotten to mention your name. May Her Soul Rest in Peace! Friends may pay their last respects at Bethel Brothers Morticians & Crematorium, #44 Nassau Street, on Thursday June 3rd from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Death Notice SHIRLEY LaGLORIA MORRIS, 68 of Christie Ave., Stapledon Gardens, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Thursday, 27th May 2021. She is survived by her Sisters: Ruby Knowles and Dorothy Hepburn; Brother: William Morris; Nieces: Coral KnowlesMiller, Felicia Morris-Williams, and Nicola Hepburn-Nelson; Nephews: Alfred and Modesto Knowles, Jason Hepburn, and William Morris II; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral will be announced at a later date.
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Private Graveside Service for BEVERLEY D. KING, 83 of Emerald Coast, Munnings Drive, will be held on Saturday, June 5th, 2021 at Lakeview Memorial Gardens & Mausoleums, John F. Kennedy Drive. Officiating will be Pastor Melvin Grant, assisted by other Ministers of the Gospel. Due to current Government regulations in respect of Covid-19, attendance is limited to Forty (40) persons. Beverley King is preceded in death by her Parents: Octavious and Winifred King; her Children: Randy Ferguson and Shelly Brice-Curry; and her Siblings: Sam Otis, Preston Austin, Brice, Prince Howard, Carnetta, Beatrice, Carlton, and Daisy. She is survived by Three Children: Sterling Brice, Bryan A. Glinton and Annya Glinton; Daughter-in-law: Tracie Hoo-Glinton; Six Grandchildren: Jerry Curry, Krystal Bailey, Courtney Kalender, Jonathan, Benjamin Glinton and Kaitlyn Williams; Seven Great-grandchildren: Likelle Thompson, Dneria Jackson, Sa’riya and Ja’rie Curry, Travis Zantell Grace Junior, Travis Zantell Grace and Jerry Curry Junior; Three Siblings: Alvin King, Rosemarie Major and Charles King; Three Sisters-in-law: Marjorie, Corene, and Deborah King; Nieces: Beautiny King, Stephanie KingLawrence, Debbie King, Donette Williams, Valerie Mortimer, Shirley King, Delerese King, Alisa Mingo, Patricia Burke, Teresa Sturrup, Christine KingWallen, Kenya King, Edith Rolle, Mispah Gaitor, Doralyn Bastian, Clarice Moss, Pearlene Rolle, Sonia Gaitor, Sylvia King, Leonna King, Brenda Pop, Louise King-McCollum, Kendra Major, Sheria King, Sancha King-Miller, Bonnie Rolle-Curry, Vanda King-Jenkins, Dorie King, Dornique King, Toylene King, Kanteh, Geleta Gooding, Joy Gooding, Loretta Gooding, Eltha Gooding; Nephews: Clifton Gaitor, Nevelon Gaitor, Lyndon King, Benjamin King, Thomas King, Paul King, Michael King, Beauford King, Elmond King, Vincent King, Glen King, Prince King, Charles King Junior, Marco King, Nolan King, Brad Rolle, Cyril Gooding, Alexander Gooding, Kirk Gooding and Fitzgerald Gooding; Grand Nieces and Nephews: Dominick King, Dinah Best, Stephen Jenkins Jr., Tijan Kanteh, Tyrik Kanteh, Chequila King, Andrea King, Jayde King, Sheniquea King, Shantell King Whitby, Chovez King, Shequera King Sherman, Valencia Sands, Lotoya Bethel, Stephen McPhee, Floyd (Boxie) King, Beaufort Anterio King, Gardenia Sweeting, Tanaze King, Beautisca King, Diamond Major, Pedro King, Shantell King, Indera Clarke Nolanda King, Nolesha King, Noveah King, Nolando King, Nolan King Jr., Dominique Stubbs and Shantoll Stubbs, Rodreco Taylor, Victoria Rolle, Jasandra Curry, Brooklyn Rolle, Jermaine Curry Jr.; Other Relatives and Friends: Reverend Christopher King, Reverend Harrison King, Rose and Winston Hoo, Tina and Wesley Carroll and family, Bruce and Aydin Hoo and family, Henry and Eulamae King, Paul King, Jackie Smith, Rev. Father B.J. Smith, Edmund Stubbs, Myrton King Clifford Whitby, Alex Sherman, Elaine King Seymour,
Irene King, Lydia King, Hiram King, Eris Moncur, Alexander Williams, James Williams, Frank Williams, Perry Williams, Tyrone Williams, Philip Stubbs, Paula Romer, Charles Campbell, Barret McDonald, Jenny McDonald, Margaret Hepburn, Amanda Pinder, Nicole King, Eliza Pinder, Laura Miller, Carmel Butler, Elsworth Poitier, Loretta Knowles, Phyllis Alexander, Sylvia Bowman, Millicent Miller, Troy Ambrose, Craig Bethel, Barry King, Tyrone Miller, Gary Wallen, Gary Bethel, Rose King, Mary Jackson, Marlene Miller, Millicent Baker, Shantel Saunders, The Emerald Coast Community, Necola Davis and the Security Staff of Emerald Coast, Linda Williams, David and Leja Burrows; Josephine (Jo-Jo) Penasa, Renee Darling, Stacey Dean and the staff of Pharma Choice Pharmacy Saunders Beach, the Glinton, Stubbs, Dean, Brice, Miller, Webb, Ambrose, Bonimy and Wilson Families, the King Family of Wilson Bay and Knowles, Cat Island, Rev. Melvin and Sis. Donna Grant, The entire Remnant Tabernacle of Praise Family, the Partners and Staff of Glinton Sweeting O’Brien. The family would like to extend their appreciation and thanks to Beverly’s extraordinary medical team of doctors and nurses who cared for her, including Dr. Duane Sands, Dr. Christine Chin, Dr. William Chea, Dr. Bimal Francis, Dr. Dean Tseretopoulos, Dr. Harold Munnings, Nurse Dawn Albury-Gaitor, Nurse Kris Wring, Nurse Brenda Smith, Nurse Shenique Knowles, Nurse Martina Pennerman, Nurse Brenda Smith, Nurse Elvena Whyms, Nurse Rochelle Bain, Nurse Nicole Bowe, Nurse Nekera Smith and Nurse Bridgette Woodside. We would also like to thank her Caregivers: Malvese Simon and Stephan Nelson-James. May her soul rests in peace until the great day of redemption. Family and friends may pay their last respects at Bethel Brothers Morticians & Crematorium, No. 44 Nassau Street, on Thursday, 3 June 2021 between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Death Notice JOYCE IONE BURGZORG, 92 of Wilton Street, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Tuesday, 1st June 2021. She is survived by her Daughters: Lena, Carol, Joan, and Lewellen; Sons: Frederick, Trevor, Otto, and Selvin; Sisters: Maureen Rahming, Astrid Brooks, and Jane Adderley; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral will be announced at a later date.
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Death Notices for BETTY VERONICA STRACHAN, 82
of Malcolm Road, died on Wednesday, 26th May, 2021. She is survived by her Daughter: Monique Neely; Sons: Neil and Reginald Strachan; Brothers: Rodrick Innis and Granville Cleare; 5 Grand Children: Cai, Cato, Achaz, Kayle and Kezia Strachan; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral will be announced at a later date.
Ret. Cpl. 218 DONALD REGINALD OWENS SR., 60
MILTON EDWARD SMITH, 80
of Queen’s Highway, Arthur’s Town, Cat Island, died at his residence on Saturday, of Armbrister Street, Fox Hill, died at his 29th May, 2021. residence on Tuesday, 1st June, 2021. He is survived by his Wife: Effie Owens; Daughters: Donnell Owens and Cornelia Taylor; Sons: Lamont Rahming, Donald Reginald Owens Jr. and Kenrick Kemp; Grandchildren: Winton Cooper, Chercorie Wells, Wyatt Rahming, Troyanne Saunders, and Taeden Bernard; Sisters: Ramona and Linda Owens, Inez Johnson, and Sheila Carey; Brother: Bradford McKenzie; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral will be announced at a later date.
He is survived by his Daughters: Anya Anischa Lynette Smith and Spencer Von Dean-Smith; Son: Milton Alban Smith; Sisters: Dorothy Moultrie and Madge Smith; Brother: Edgar Smith; 2 Grand Children: Jonah Timothy Smith and Isaiah Lucas Smith; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral will be announced at a later date.
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Death Notices for Evangelist Shirley Cleomie Jacinthe Brenda “Dada” Kerr, 72 Honore, 28
of Avacado Street, Pinewood Gardens and formerly of New Bight, Cat Island, died on Friday, May 28th, 2021 at her residence.
of Guild Crest Street West, off Faith Avenue, died on Friday, May 21st, 2021 at HCA Houston Healthcare, Pearland, Texas, USA.
She is survived by her Two Children: Deborah Kerr-Gibson and James Kerr; One Daughter-in-law: Joan Kerr; Five Grandchildren: Audrianna, Shandeka and Phelicia Gibson, Joanna and Geraldine Kerr; Grandson-in-law: Setney Desir; Nine Great-grandchildren: Evard, Carroll, Tristin, Reshan and D’Keyrah Gibson, Kevayah Lightbourne, Laurel Desir, Annalicia Neeley and Tre’Nique Hepburn; One Brother: Kenton Burrows; Two Sisters: Ethan Burrows and Helena Rolle; Three Uncles: Roland, Humphrey and Rodney Brown; Five Aunts: Pernell Edwards, Tussy Hanna, Hermia, Veronica and Olga Brown; Five Nephews, Four Nieces and Ten Grandnieces and Grandnephews; and a host of other relatives and friends.
She is survived by her Father: Lafranc Honore; Stepmother: Mercina Honore; Two Sisters: Rachelle Rock and Zivio Honore; Eleven Brothers: Jeff, Henrick, Lorenzo, Miley, Mazaky, Marc, Harry and Pillem Honore, Sayme Johnson, Jackson and Robinson Rock; Four Aunts: Racquel Gibson, Melita, Ioland and Chadeline Honore; Fiancé: Graham Bain; Sister-in-law: Krystal Rock; Nieces: Rashonet Pratt, Amber Thompson, Melony, Alexandra Bain, Dennia, Jada, Jedaya, Samantha, Catalina, Kaiyln and Tamar; Nephews: Jeff Jr, Jayden, and Sidney; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Please visit our website: www.eastsunrisemortuary.com to share your memories and condolences with family and friends.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Please visit our website: www.eastsunrisemortuary.com to share your memories and condolences with family and friends.
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Death Notices for Benjamin Gwendoline Maria Ferguson, 77 Taylor, 90
of #22 Tiger Drive, Fox Dale and formerly of Colonel Hill, Crooked Island, died at his residence on Sunday, May 30th, 2021.
of #14 Fowler Street and formerly of Harbour Island, died on Wednesday, May 26th, 2021 at the Princess Margaret Hospital.
He is survived by his Wife: Ellen Ferguson; Two Daughters: Scherell Ferguson and Latonia Ferguson-Taylor; One Son: Lovell Alton Ferguson; Eight Grandchildren; Seven Great-grandchildren; Two Sons-in-law: Dwayne Taylor and Stephen Sealy; One Daughterin-law: Bettyann Ferguson; Numerous Nieces and Nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends.
She is survived by her Relatives: Edward and Caroline McKenzie, Leroy, Falcon, Cheryl and Sharlene Samuels; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Please visit our website: www.eastsunrisemortuary.com to share your memories and condolences with family and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Please visit our website: www.eastsunrisemortuary.com to share your memories and condolences with family and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
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Last Rites for MR. FORRESTER SMITH, 70
of Steventon, Exuma and formally of Rolleville, Exuma, will be held on Saturday 5th June, 2021 at 11am in the Chapel in Curtis Memorial Mortuary. Officiating will be Bishop Dr. Franklyn M. Ferguson, assisted by Bishop Hulan A. Hanna. He is survived by his sister and care giver: Doralee Roach; two brothers: Arnold and Donald Smith; sisters-in-law: Emma and Dorothy Smith; uncles: Lionel and Ashley Smith; aunts: Verilee Curtis, Elvy and Miriam Smith, Edithdmae Ferguson; nephews and nieces: Randy and Rosnell Smith, Wensil and Pastor Dora Smith, Kevin and Sharon Smith, Terrance and Shavonne Smith, Albert Rolle, Feodor and Antionette Smith, Kendal (Kadra), Ottnell and Trevor Smith, Helen Williamson, Eloise and George Dorsette, Meshelle and Kirklyn Wright, Carol and Ikeman Black, Lisa Smith, Prescola Monpoint, Nykia and Ebony Smith; Micheal (Willie) Smith, Monique Smith Banks, Melinda Smith Thomas (Keith); godmother: Christine Rolle. Other relatives and friends including: Laura Wright and Family, Lerlean McKenzie, Bishop Hartman Rolle, Pastor Reckley and Michelle Armbrister and the Steventon COGOP Family, The Curtis Community, The Stuart Manor Community, Steventon Community, Farmer’s Hill Community. The body will be reposed on Thursday 3rd June, 2021 from 10am to 4 pm.
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MR. HENRY STORR, 78
of Mastic Point, Andros, died on Tuesday, 1st June, 2021 at his residence in Mastic Point, Andros. He survived by his 4 Sons: Loney, Elvis, James and Fredrick Storr; 5 Daughters: Sherry Fowler, Jamequa Storr, Natasha Sands, Sharon Griffin and Rose Ellington; 1 Brother: Garvey Storr; 4 Sisters: Joyann and Samantha Storr, Laura Roberts and Christine Oliver. Numerous family and friends. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Curtis Memorial Mortuary and will be announced at a later date.
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Private Funeral Service For
Stephanie Veronica Weech-Rahming, 66
a resident of #7 Oxford Drive, South Beach will be held at 10:00 a.m. on (NEXT) Thursday, June 10th, 2021 at the Catholic Cemetery, Infant View Road. Officiating will be Fr. Paschal Ukpeh. She is predeceased by her grandparents: George and Ethel Robinson; son: Roscoe Rahming.
She is survived by her husband, best friend and business partner of more than 46 years: Arthur “Ted” Rahming; also left to cherish her memories are her children: Arlene Rahming-Pearson (Leon Pearson), Tamica Rahming and Stefan Rahming; adopted daughter: Danielle Hanek; parents: Wenzel Weech and Verconica Pittman (Ocala, Florida); siblings: Melony Johnson (Ocala, Florida), David Pratt (Ocala, Florida), Rubyann Taylor (Ocala, Florida) and Elizabeth TaylorTate & Lorenzo Tate (Atlanta, Georgia) and Julia Ferguson; sisters-inlaw: Regina Butler, Prudence Rolle (John A. Rolle) Freeport, Grand Bahama and Brenda Armbrister; brothers-in-law: Godfrey Edgecombe (Belle Glade, Fl) and Edward Major; grandchildren: Jamal JohnsonRahming, Dominique Pearson, Leon Pearson Jr., Roscoe Rahming Jr., Justin Rahming, Sheen Rahming, Rashad Rahming, Shandice Pearson, Latika Rahming, Shante Pearson, Tracey Rahming and Paige Rahming; great-grandchildren: Kamari Rahming, Norman Tynes Jr. and Iyshon Paul; aunts: Ruby Murdoch-Hill, Barbara Tynes, Barbara Campbell, Willimae Allen (Franklyn Allen) (Freeport, Grand Bahama); nephews: Eric Jackson (Atlanta, Georgia), Jermaine Rolle (Freeport, Grand Bahama), Jamahl Rolle (Freeport, Grand Bahama), Jason Rolle (Freeport, Grand Bahama), Charles Butler (Belle Glade, FL), Irvin Lane (Atlanta, GA), Antione Butler (Tallahassee, FL), Troy Edwards, Pedross Edwards, Brian Edgecombe (Belle Glade, FL), Lemorn Miller, Leonardo Miller (Lake City, Florida), David Pratt III, (Savannah, GA), Earl L. Edgecomb (Port St. Lucie, FL), Darren L. Edgecomb (Royal Palm Beach, FL), Brian K. Edgecomb (Lake Worth, FL.); nieces: Antoinette Patton-Bradley (Ocala, Florida), Marissa Simms, Shirley Joseph, Rendie Francis, Jillian Rolle-Butler (Freeport, Grand Bahama), Joi Rolle (Freeport, Grand Bahama), Stacey McCloud (Atlanta, GA), Tracey Mason (Savannah, GA), Marissa Edwards, Ansela Rahming, Shavonne Thompson, Kristen Duncanson (Vancouver, CA), Angelica Ambrister and Alexandria Simms; Grand-Nephews: Valentino Patton (Ocala, FL), Kimahri Bradley (Ocala, Fl), Terry Jr. and Teron Paul, Tario and Taris Rahming, Rodney Rahming Jr., Stephen Johnson,
Angelo Francis, Kenneth and Gilbert Jr. Francis; grand nieces: Anya Armbrister (Atlanta, GA), Alexandria Simms, Ja’Nyah and Amani Bradley (Ocala, Fl), Layette Francis, Rodenique and Thracia Rahming, Tertanya Paul-Joseph; cousins: Rose Tynes-Johnson and family, Paul Tynes and family, Agnes Tynes-Stubbs and family, Patrick Tynes and family, Audley Fraser and family, Keith McSweeney and family, Janet Turnquest, Rebecca Bethel and family, Douglas Turnquest and family, Barbara Rodgers and family; close friends: Antoinette Hall, Pauline Bastian, Allydyce Strachan, Pearl Deveaux-Stubbs, Lavern McPhee, Rachel Hamilton-Strachan, Jenniemae Frith, Robin Pratt, Betty Brown, Kim Butterfield; other relatives & friends including: Eleanor Jones (Miramar, FL), Jermaine Jones and family (Stone Mountain, GA), William Bastian and family, Eddins Taylor and family, Limeus Taylor and family and Elvin Taylor and family, Eleanor Butler, Rose Thompson, Nin Thompson, Shirley Cooper, Princess Delaney and family, Blanche Roberts and family, Tonya Wilkinson and Family, Thelma Hanna and family, Leonard Miller and family, Nazel Johnson and family, Shannador Andrews, Gregory Charlton, Clarice Campbell, John Ferguson and Family, Arnette Wallace-Watson, Dr. Carolyn Rolle and family, Reno Taylor and family, Dianne Turnquest and family, William Wallace and family, Gustavus Cox, Primrose Chase and family, Nathaniel Cooper, Camella Coloneaux and family, Beatrice Rosseau and family, Rev Dr. Reuben Cooper Jr. and family, Rev Dr. Rubyann Cooper-Darling and family, Phil Constantine and family, Brendamae Davis and family, Georgia Robinson, Brenda Deveaux and family, Linda Deveaux and family, Dominique Deveaux-White and family, Janet Goff and family, Dr. Derwin Johnson and family, Marcia Cox-Mackey and family, Tammy Rahming-Smith, Robert Rahming, Lukana Mortimer-Hayes and family (Raleigh, NC), Koji Wright and family, Vanrea Wilson-Cox and family, Rex Wilson and family, Bill Wilson and Family, Michelle MsSweeney and family, Thelma Hanna and family, Lavar Charlton, Patrice and Patricia Wilson, The Curry Sisters, Agatha Cartwright, Dr. Frederick Smith and family, Marilyn Gardiner and family, Clara Cartwright and family, Reverend John Ferguson and family, CH./Supt. Maxine Leary-Rolle, Supt. Laura Stuart, Inspector Darrington Sands and family, Inspector Jerone Thompson and family, Donnamae Rolle and family; Organizations & Groups: Holy Family Catholic Church, Catholic Church of The Resurrection, St. Cecilia’s Parish, Each One Help One, staff of East Street South Police Station, Platinum Patches, staff of Southern Police Station, staff of Curfew Command Centre, Under the Sea Ministry, Ministers, Wives and Widows Association, management of Divine Café, The Cookie Hut, Rally in the Alley, and many more too numerous to mention. Relatives and friends may pay their respects at Cedar Crest Funeral Home and Crematorium Ltd, Robinson and Baillou Hill Roads on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m.
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Memorial Service For
Donald Roosevelt Symonette Sr., 76
a resident of #10 Patton Crest, Eastwood Estates, and formerly of Whymm’s Bight, Cat Island will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 5th, 2021 at St. Anne’s Anglican Church, Fox Hill Road north. Officiating will be Rev’d. Fr. Hugh Bartlett, assisted by others members of the Clergy. A private interment will follow in the St. Anne’s church cemetery, Fox Hill Road North. Left to cherish his memories are his children: Sivalene, Shannette, Donald Jr. (Tammi) Symonette and Alexis Wildgoose; grandchildren: Cameron, Selena, Tejanae`, Donovan, Londyn; sisters: Thelma (Huel Hall deceased), Beverley, Antionette (Leslie Dean), Beulah (Elvin Smith), Shirley William, Kerzel), Lillian, Pearl, Costella, Brendalee; brother-in-law: Charles Lewis; nieces and nephews: Donald, Mackey, Judyann, Tony, D’Audra Rolle, Clement (Regina) and Kent Hall, Kenrick Williams, Kenyatta (Mario), Morelle (Wayne deceased) Sinclair, Leslie Dean Jr., Sherrianne Gilbert, Charlene Blatch, Elladice Murray, Sophia
and Todd and Franklyn Thompson, Depatra (Wellington Sr.) Gray, Jannell, Elvin Jr. (Mandy) Smith, Shannell Edgecombe, Shakita Lewis, Javal Curry, Savatheda Fynes, Nykera Bodie, Charlene Lewis; numerous grandnieces, nephews and Friends including: The Rt. Honourable Hubert A. Ingraham and Delores Ingraham and family, Hon. Brensil Rolle and Family, Donald Cash and Family, Alvin Smith and Family, Father James Moultrie and Family, Father B.J. Smith and Family, Rev. Father Sebastian Campbell and Family, Hon Renward Wells and Family, Mr. Ivan McPhee and Family, Mr. Frank “Pancho” Rahming and Family, Leroy Sumner and Family, Mr. McDonald Rolle and Family, Mr. Vernal Collie and Family, Mr. Errol McPhee and Family, Mr. Charles Wildgoose and Family, Ms. Elize Delancy, Ms. Sophia Moss, Mr. Michael Hanna and Family, Mr. Lionel Sands and Family, Mr. Lionel Charlton and Family, Family, Rev. Father Hugh Bartlett and Family, Carnetta Ferguson and Family, Earnest Bowe and Family,Mr. Errol McPhee and Family, , Eloise Jackson and Family, Quinton LaRoda and Family, The Pratt Family Benson Brown and Family, Harcourt Brown and Family, Renwood Wells and Family, Valentine Grimes and Family, Dr. Eugene Gray and Staff of the Oxford Medical Centre, Fred Mitchell and the Fox Hill Community, Board Members and Staff of the Teacher and Salaried Workers Cooperative Credit Union Ltd, Officers and Members of the Bahamas Union of Teachers, Officers and Members of the Trade Union Congress and National Congress of Trade Union, Clergy and Parishioners of St. Anne’s Anglican Church, Members of the A.C.M of St. Anne’s, Officers and Staff of the Department of Labor, Officers and Staff of the Ministry of Labor, Members of the Board and Staff of BAMSI, The Eastwood Homeowners Association, Fire Road and Coopers Town Family, Wemsys Bight Eleuthera Family, Members of “The Breakfast Club”, and many more too numerous to mention. Relatives and friends may pay their respects at Cedar Crest Funeral Home and Crematorium Ltd, Robinson and Baillou Hill Roads on Thursday from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m.
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Leon Anderson, Lucille Grant, (Pastor Gerard Turner and Lady Turner), Mr. Duncombe (Candid Security), Beverley Richardson-Russell, 55 Gibson and The Entire Candid Crew, The Winn Dixie Family, Solomon’s Family, Bristol Cellars, Jean’s Convenient Store a resident of# 27 East Indian Man and many more family and friends too numerous to Road, Freeport, Grand Bahama will mention. be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, 5th June, 2021 at Mt Zion Baptist Relatives and friends may pay their respects at Yager Funeral Church, Jones Town, Eight Mile Home & Crematorium, Queen’s Highway on Today from Rock. Officiating will be Pastor 12:00 noon until 5:00 p.m. and at the church on Saturday from Gerard Turner. Interment will follow 9:00 a.m. until service time. at The West End Public Cemetery.
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Joann Pamela
Left to cherish her fond memories are her husband: Jeffrey Russell; step mother: Inez Richardson; children: Andre Richardson, Sherlean McIntosh and Tamia Cooper; step children: DaQuez Russell and Jeffrey Russell Jr.; grandchildren: Deaniel Jr. and D’Arius Forbes, Andrenique, Andre Jr., Andrez and Andrico Richardson; sister: Nancy Lightbourne, Susan Hortan, Nola Peace, Alana Lindsay, Janet Smith, Stacey Culmer, Sabrina Brown, Sadasa Richardson, Shanada Richardson, Shavanda Richardson and Monique Hepburn; brothers: Ezra Russell, Clayton Richardson, Cohen L. Winters, James Richardson and Lamont Richardson; inlaws: Pauline Ferguson, Brendalee Brown, Florine Robinson, Patrice Hall, Shonnel Russell, Jasmine Russell, Tyanna Robinson, Reno Johnson and Rashad Ambrister; nieces: Princess Smith, Velvet Peace, Jordyn Horton, Jannovia Simms, Chanel Richardson, Angel Williams, Ulyssa Roberts, Jameka Bulter, Halie Thompson, Gabrielle Culmer, Tyla Brown, Timarra Cooper and Bernadette Ferguson; nephews: Delano Horton, Michael E. Horton, Alan Lindsay, Cohen Winter’s Jr., Connor Winters, Estra Russell; godchildren: Isaiah McIntosh, Raynique Pinder, Deandre Hepburn, Ethan Hepburn; family and special friends including: Portia Knight, Judy Riley, Makell McBride, Natalie McIntosh, Jamal Garland, Kathy Rolle, Dale Colebrooke, Maxwell Mather, Deaniel Forbes, Jackie, Ann, Jeff, Medleo and Prince Gordard, Vernika & Vernessa Raynique, Betty Ewing, Charmaine and Ann Greene, Pearline Hepburn, Olga and Bruce Hanna, Nakita Douglas, Shavonte Grant, Jennille Cleare, Glenda and Janice Sawyer,
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Mr. Sheron Elisha Forbes, 64
a resident of #73 Farrington Road and formerly of Kemps Bay, Andros died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Friday, May 28th, 2021. He is survived by his wife: Tishka; children: Elisha, Andrea and Shavorn Forbes; stepchildren: Christopher, Tiskeia, Perez and Tishon; brothers: Edward Bastian and Timothy Gibson; sisters: Cecelia, Janice and Paula Stuart and Deborah Martin; aunt: Ellen Williams; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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Graveside Service For
Public Viewing For
Rando Valentino Morris, 34
Mr. Markland Philbert Williams, 47
a resident of Dean Street who died on Saturday, May 22, 2021 will be held (NEXT WEEK) Thursday, June 10, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Agnes Church Cemetery, Nassau Street. Officiating will be The Venerable Keith N. Cartwright, assisted by Rev’d Fr. Peter L. Ferguson and Rev’d Fr. Ruel J. Strachan. Prior to service Rando Morris will be cremated.
a resident of #93 Yamacraw Hill Road and formerly of St. Catherine, Jamaica, will be held on Monday, June 7th, 2021 from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. at Cedar Crest Funeral Home and Crematorium Ltd. Robinson and Baillou Hill Roads. He is survived by his wife: Pethra Morley-Williams; sons: Zion and Nicholas Williams; mother: Lois Williams; brothers: Chris, O’Neal, Omars, Aston and Corey Williams; sister: Andrea Fullwood; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.
Due to Government COVID-19 regulations attendance at the Service is limited to forty (40) family members. Rando Morris lives on lovingly in the hearts of his brother: Mark Brown; aunts and uncles: Fredricka Wallace, Muriel Elizabeth McKenzie, David Adderley and Harcourt Morris; cousins: Deborah Wallace, Lashan Gibson, Alexandra Campbell, Decarlo Kerr, Kino Rolle, Delano Demeritte, Temiko Wallace and Renika, Rashan and Rishanda Morris, Latoya McCartney Ricadro, Richae, Richad, Lanado and Lavado Gibson, Heaven and DelanoJe Glenarje Sands, Julianique and Janae Brown and Tamia Wallace; uncle-in-law: Charles McKenzie; other relatives and friends: The Stapleton School Family, The Special Olympics Association Family, Mr. and Mrs. Dominic McKenzie, Marilyn Robinson and Family, The Poitier Family, The Dean Street Family, The St. Agnes Church Family, The Venerable Keith N. Cartwright, Rev’d. Fr. Peter L. Ferguson and Rev’d. Fr. Ruel J. Strachan. There will be NO VIEWING Funeral Arrangements are entrusted to Butlers’ Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Ernest and York Streets.
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Funeral Service For
Shelly Renee Johnson, 47
of #3 Lesotho Court, Famingo Gardens will be held on Saturday, June 5, 2021, 11:00a.m. at Southwest Cathedral Church of God, Carmichael & Shrimp Roads. Officiating will Pastor Sheniqua Davis (New Birth Church) assisted by other ministers of the gospel. Interment will follow in Lakeview Memorial Gardens, J.F.K. Drive. She is deeply missed by her father: Rufus (Joann) Johnson; siblings: Alfred Walkes Jr., Lana Godfrey-Fernander, Benton, Elton, Sharon Johnson, Lavaughn Higgs, Chantel, Shawn, Lemuel Johnson, Shemona Johnson-Adderley and Valarie Wilson; adopted sister: Monique Ritchie; brothers and sisters-in-law: Bryon Fernander, Miriam Walkes, Christopher Higgs Sr., Andrew Adderley, Kasha Johnson; nephews and nieces: Durville (Duki), Khalfarah, Allan, Anishka, Prynce, Alexious, Lathario, Adrian, Latoya, Michelle, Elshan, Elton Jr., Elliyha, Eltina, Valarie, Jonathon (deceased), Trevar, Channeece, Theanicka, Kelsha, Theus, Christopher Jr., Anejo, Shaquille, Kiziah, Dashawn, Jaylen, Shantia, Chino, Anastacia, Valentino (deceased), Deangelo, Vashti, Deangelique, Breon, Brenton, Terah, Shaquille, Jade, Justin, Kyle, Kaitlin; grand nephews and nieces: Nadjah, Devonique, Tanari, Samuel, De’ajah, Deranique, Edricko, Mathias, Chalice, Anejo Jr. Onihc, Ochea, Juliet, Romeo, Camille, Adrian Jr., Omarion, Elton III, Julayah, Onald, Onaya, Jer’miah; step nephew and niece: Toniqua Addams and Dekota Wilmore; nephews and nieces-in-law: Shonari Lightbourne, and Jernaine Carter; and a host of relatives and friends including: Dijon and Kim Seymour, Charlene Duncombe, Magrette Russell, Louise Milker Robertson, Deanne Williams, Lydia Johnson, Dereck Russell and Family, The Wallace, Simmons, Bowe, Seymour and Hepburn Families, Anthony Bowe and Family, Dr. Horizal Simmons and Family, Phillip Duncombe and Family, Dorothy Outten and Family, Madeline Simmons and Family, Kevin and Lindsey Louis and Family, Andrea Smith, Emily Gardiner and Family, Stephanie Adderley and Family, Lillis Stuart and Family, Ezra Russell and Family, Pastor Bruce and
Sheniqua Davis and New Birth Church Family, Rev. Wilbor & Rev. Martha Storr and Nassau Fellowship Centre and Family, Rev. Carlton and Barbara Adderley and Southwest Cathedral Family, Alice Stubbs and Family, Marlyn Thomas and Family, Ida Bain and Family, Kelson Roberts and Family, Rose Flowers and Family, Rosa Walkes and Family, Rev. Rhodrick and Althea Brown and New Dixie Church Family, Carla Bethel and Family, Rochelle Davis and Family, the staff of Danbrad Limited (McDonald), Zhavonne Mackey and Family, Stephanie Adderley and Family, William Butler Jr. and Family, Andrea Smith and Family, Dr. Farrigton Lockhart, Athma Bowe, Miriam Walkes and Family, Pandora Knowles and Family, Judymae Smith and Family, Louise Moss and Family, Deborah Stuart and Family, Teoneka Cunningham and Family, Asa H. Pritchard Ltd., Karen Brown and Family and Lemark & Vernetta Cooper and Family; special mention: the staff and Nurses of Memorial Cancer Institute including Dr. Zikria and Dr. Gannon, Stanley Johnson, AnnMarie Coffaro and many others too numerous to mention. The body will repose in the Blessed Redeemer Chapel at Ferguson’s Funeral Directors, 7th Terrace Collins Avenue on Thursday from 11 a.m. – 5p.m.
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Vachel Latoya Sweeting, 46 of #6 Cloisters Estate, died at Doctors Hospital on Saturday, May 29, 2021. She is survived by her parents: Charles and Marilyn Sweeting; siblings: Vanrey, Kelson and Charles Sweeting and Vanessa Clarke; nieces and nephews: Tanazia, Yolanda, Arleasha, Joshua, Davonte, Arlea, Malachi, Azariah, Nathan, Kelson Jr., Jonathan, Asa and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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Lavonne Demi Dawkins, 24
a resident of 6th Street & Ridgeland Park West and formely of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Saturday, May 15th, 2021. He is survived by his mother: Shenell Braynen; father: Lewis Dawkins; 1 son: Lavonne Dawkins Jr.; 5 sisters: La’tavia Braynen, Davette & Davanna Thompson, Shaqueil Dawkins, Taushiana Riley; 5 brothers: Lewis, Travis and Philip Dawkins, Deleano Braynen & Antiro Riley; 2 grandmothers: Mrytis Gaitor and Grace Stubbs; 1 grandfather: Lewis Dawkins Sr.; 1 great grandmother: Pastor Natalie Stubbs; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and a host of other relative and friends. Funeral arrangements to be announced at a later date.
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Death Notice for ALFRED ALEXANDER LIGHTBOURN, 35
a resident of Lincoln Boulevard, died at his residence on Sunday 30th May 2021. He is survived by his Daughter: Alicia Lightbourn; Father: Alfred Arlington Lightbourn; Mother: Cynthia Lightbourn; Brothers: Dr. Arlington Lightbourne, Coach Romel Lightbourn and Aaron Lightbourn; Sisters: Nikia Lightbourne and Alfreda Lightbourn-Ellis; Aunts: Cherese Ferguson, Barbara Ferguson, Joan Lightbourn, Angie Lightbourn, Yvonne Storr, Melanie Swaby, Nellie Darville, Constance, Faye, Glendamae, Antoinette, Natasha, and Shalanda Allen; Uncles: Charles Saunders, Kent Lightbourn, Richard Lightbourn, Dwayne Lightbourn, Steve Lightbourn, Lincoln Lightbourn, Patrick Lightbourn, Tyrone Lightbourn, Larry Austin, Joel Lightbourn, Craig Thompson, Ivan Thompson and Robert Thompson; Numerous Grandaunts, Granduncles, Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, other Relatives and Friends. Funeral Service will be announced at a later date.
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A Service of Praise & Thanksgiving For
Mr. Rodney John Michael Neymour, 63
of #2 Fawkes Court off Hawthorn Road will be held on Saturday, 5th June, 2021, 11:00am at Greater Chippingham Church of God, Eden & Rosebud Streets. Officiating will be Bishop Dennis Lafrenier Senior Pastor assisted by Rev. Brian Rolle-Senior Pastor (Elect), Rev. Mechelle Rolle Assistant Pastor, Associate Pastors, Rev. John Darville, Rev. Arlington Hanna, Rev. Sybil Deveaux, Rev, Antonio Steele and other ministers of the gospel. Cremation was held.
He is survived by his father: Jeremiah Neymour; step mother: Yvonne Neymour; three handsome sons: Sgt. 50 Edward Neymour, Kevin Neymour & his wife (Tamika), Randy Neymour & his Wife (Novia) Two Beautiful; daughters: Tiffany and Anname (Tammy) Neymour; one brother: Derreck Neymour; sister-in-law: Marilyn Neymour; aunts: Beryl Huyler, Alice Dorsett (Garnett Dorsett), Patricia Bannister (Arlington Bannister), Adora Hanna (Keith Hanna), Rose Mary Cole, Shirley Mae Cole, & Merelene Cole; uncle: Anthony Cole; two brothers-in-law: Anthony (Barbara) Demeritte of Chicago, Glenroy (Ruby) Russell of Low Sound Andros; step sisters: Michell and Kathy; nieces & nephews: Lashand (Kevin) Stewart of Lexington Kentucky, Ashanta, Christine, Anthony Jr., Anton & Monique Demeritte, Omar, Delano, Dereck Jr. & Dravante, Kareem, Zaniyah, Delano Jr., Ominique, Deina, Asia, Olicia, Monique (David) Catalano, Ron (Inderia) Demeritte, Zulema Fowler, Carnial Scott, Deann Mott, Linda & Sterling Mott, Glenroy & Lynn Russell; godchild: June Hutchinson; other relatives and friends: Donna, Shantique, Angelica, Roy, Patrick, Deloris, Ambrosine, Queenie and Family, Margaret and Family, Chole Sands and family, Eleanor Whylly and Family, Altamese Trottman and Family, Barbara Trottman and Family, Arlene Mackey and Family, Luciano and Sodi Wallace, Levon Harvey, Joyce Nairn and Family, Joyce Nairn and Family, Rev. Raymond Mackey and Family, Ronald, Magnolia, Randolph, Patsy Neymour and Family, Kendrick Cole, Gregory Dorsett and Family, Vernall and Cheryll Huyler, Michael Huyler, Warren and Gaynell Neymour and Family of Fox Hill, Luciano & the Leadon family, Harry Horton and Family of the United States, the Farrington Family, Gloria Lightbourn, the Bain Town Family, Prophetess Dr. Jennie Humes & Family, Rev. Brian & Sis. Joy Rolle & Family, Elder Ervin & Dr. Curlean Fernander and Family, Rev. Sybil Deveaux and Family, Margaret Leadon and Family, Mary Young and Family, Rev. John & Sis. Orien Darville and Family, Rev. Mechelle Rolle & Family, Bishop C. Dennis Lafrenier and Family along with the Greater Chippingham Church of God Family, Farrington Road Family, Sybil and Toote Family, Behring Point and Cargill Creek Andros Family, the Staff of Princess Margaret Hospital Male Surgical 1 Ward, Grammy Eldon and Family, Brown Family, Russell Family, Cherise Butler and Family, Lynn & Donna, Sherry Lewis and Family; and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention. Service Entrusted to Serenity Funeral Home and Crematorium #153 Baillou Hill Road Cremation was held
Private Funeral Service For
Mr. Austin Alexander McKenzie, 84
of #63 Thatch Palm Street, Pinewood Gardens will be held on Saturday, June 5th, 2021, 11:00am at New Hope Baptist Church, Joan’s Height (West), South Beach. Officiating will be Rev. Eldmond R. King, assisted by Rev. Dwayne R. Williams. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Gardens Cemetery, Soldier Road.
He is sruvvied by his wife: Verdell Hunt McKenzie; children: Melony, Vance (Kenya), Sophia McKenzie, Lashan McKenzie-Boyd (Dominico); grandchildren: Nicholai, Kristen, Terrell, Brian and Brittni McKenzie, Trevor, Anton, Azia McKenzie, Ramon and Rashawn Gardiner, Nathaniel Boyd, (Dominico Keanno Boyd); great-grandchildren: Kristanik, Kristen, Kristiano, Allison, Terriya and Terrel McKenzie, Brandon and Kamiya; step children: Melita, Vernisa Hunt, Syche (Garth) McDonald, Patrick Fernander; step grandchildren: Terrell Murray, Tanaz Mackey, Frank Sweeting, Lauren Johnson, Lia Pinder, Kristen Delancey, E’Va McDonald, Bria Hunt, Peter and Isaac Fernander; step great-grandchildren: Diondre Sweeting, Sebastian and Sven Johnson, Jabari Mackey; adopted children: Dwayne (Daphne) Williams, Michelle (Elmond) King, Daphne Kelly-Menon, Trevor (Sharlene) Kelly; adopted grandchildren: Deuel Williams, Sheldon (Bailey) King, Sherrell (Walter) Charlton, Sharise and Sharonne King, Nishad Menon, Trevor Kelly Jr.; adopted great-grandchildren: Ryker, Ronin and Remi King, Azaiah Ferguson; In-laws: Leroy, Salathiel Jr., Severline and Roswell (Bethsheba) Mackey, Mavis Miller Many; cousins including: Marjorie Cheetam, Jimmy and Godfrey Knowles, Audrey Bastian, Betty Mae Poitier, Marva Hall, Monique McKenzie, Robert McKenzie, Henry Bastian, Christopher Collie, Barbara Burns, Valdez Poitier, Bouvier Poitier, Elaine Ferguson, Livingston Wilson, Brenda Plakaris, Octavia Bastian, Najee Burrows, Rev. Luther Thurston, Genevieve Turnquest, Nemehia Thurston, Wellington Neymour, Oswald Rolle, Edwin Rolle, Joanne Rolle, Dean Patrick Adderley, Dominic Deveaux, Marsha Stubbs, Annabelle and Bradley Rolle, Philip McKenzie; numerous friends & family including: the entire McKenzie Clan from the Bluff Cat Island, the Wilson, Hepburn and Mackey families, the Red Door Family, the management and staff of Craven Bakery, Nurse Jessie Smith, Myles Laroda and family, Yvette Thimothee, Thayer Braynen and family, Marina Dean, Rosalee Higgins, Nadine Rolle and family, Phyllis Lewis, Brent McDonald, Lakeisha Johnson, Trae Gilbert, Shandika Sears, Jamaal Mackey, Shaq Mackey, Pastor Angela Rolle and the Lively Stone Church of God Family; pets: Mason and Einstein. Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at Serenity Funeral Home and Crematorium, #153 Baillou Hill Road on Friday from 12:00noon to 3:00pm.
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Mr. Joel Charles, 87
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A Service of Thanksgiving for the Life of THELMA VERNELL SCOTT, 86
of Amos Ferguson Street, Coconut Grove will be held on Saturday, 5th June, 2021, 10:00am at Spikenard Cemetery, Cowpen & Spikenard Roads. Officiating will be Bro. Anthony C Hepburn Assisted by other ministers of the gospel. He is pre-deceased by his wife: Victoria Morris Charles. Precious memories will linger in the hearts of his sons: Sterling and Dwayne Charles; daughter-in-law: Miriam Taylor Charles; grandchildren: Anitra Thompson, Mario (Janice) Davis, Nathaniel Munroe, Savanah, Dwayne Jr.; Devon Charles, Katherine, John (Nisha), James, David and Evan Taylor; great grandchildren: Chevez Thompson, Marrinique and Mario Davis Jr; sisters-in-law: Shirley Brown, Marina Johnson, Helen Sturrup, Judy (Arlington) Wood Beulahmae Morris; and a host of nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends too numerous to mention. Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at Serenity Funeral Home and Crematorium, #153 Baillou Hill Road on Friday from 12:00noon to 3:00pm. If you care enough to give your Loved ones the VERY Best Call us Where the NAME IS SERVICE AND YOUR LOVED ONE OURS.
of Nassau East, North, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, 10th June, 2021 at Evangelistic Temple, Collins Ave. Officiating will be Apostle Dr. Eugene Cleare & Apostle Dr. Rosetta Cleare. Interment will follow in the Western Cemetery, Nassau Street. She was predeceased by her Parents: Nathaniel & Lena Scott; Sisters: Edith Sturrup and Victoria Pratt; Brothers: Daniel and Charles Scott. She is survived by her Daughter: La-Vaughan Bland; Son: Gregory Livingston Scott; Daughter-In-Law: Sharon Scott; Grand Children: Shawntee Scott, Lynita Scott, Jaleesa Scott, Lincoln Williams, LenaRose Bland; Great Grandchildren: Shanell Scott, Arturo Jackson, Shanaii Miller, Shavanee Miller, Shakaiaa Dames, Shalanee Dames, La’nya Newsome, Lyam Scott, Tiffani Scott, Jaelyn Scott, Jazzlyn Scott, Jalayah Scott; Sisters: Ruby Simmons and Lady Hazel Scott-Butler; Nephews & Nieces: William (Zella) Sturrup, Leonard (Jenny) Sturrup, Andrew (Ina) Sturrup, Justin (Kimberly) Sturrup, Pastor Basil (Laverne) Sturrup, Anne (John) Bridgewater, Thelma (Carlton) Bosfield, Deborah Scott, Dandria Scott, Linda Scott, Cynthia (Ed) Spewak, Michael Anthony (Dulcie) Pratt, Keith Pratt, Dwight (Brenda) Pratt, Dwayne (Tiffany) Pratt, Nathaniel Benson and numerous other relatives and friends including Apostles Drs. Eugene and Rosetta Cleare and members of Rhema International Family Development Centre. Viewing will be held on Wednesday 09th June, 2021 in the “Jasper Suite” Rock of Ages Funeral Chapel, Wulff Road and Pinedale from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. There will be no viewing at the church.
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Death Notice For Loriane Calixte, 65
will be held on Saturday 5th June 2021 at 11:00am at Old Trail Cemetery. Officiating Rev. Nelson Pierre, assisted by Rev. Rebert Saimtibert. Interment will follow. Left to cherish his memories are his, Wife: Delivrance Jean Samuel; Mother: Adosa Dezamour; Father: Sadilien Samuel; Special friend: Yvonne Donjoie; Children: Bernard, Henry Donjoie, Myriam Florissant, Tonise, Aline, Kettly Pierre Donjoie, Dario, Mckenzy Tilme; Sisters: Odett, Rosna Samuel; Brothers: Sariless Samuel, Charite Saint-Remy; Sister-in-law: Sadilia Simeon, Anette SamuelMetelus; Grandchildren: Henrish (Predeceased) Oakland Jr., Friti Jr., Tamea, Destiny, Henry Jr., Aalieah, Kylie, Kaiden, Kyrie, Stella, Elizabeth, Enila Avian, Bre’niyah, Brian Jr., Winter, Jeremiah; Nieces: Marline Samuel-Franceis, Lornise, Natasha, Marie Samuel; Nephews: Peter, Alfred, Willie, McIntosh, Junior, Jean-Claude, Gilbert Samuels; Grand Nieces: Annisha, Sarae, Summer Francios, Marjorie Samuel; Grand Nephew: Stiilus Milsaint; Cousins: Marcel, William, Cecile Joseph, Dieula, Sylvan, Lubin, Elyese Pierre, Indinye, Marina Dezamour, Saintilien Fertil, Kennol, Nicholas, Examine, Toussaint, Nadage. Other Relatives and friends Metropolitan Church of Nazarene, Nelson Pierre and Church family, Odalis Decouer, Marielle Stenor, Louise Jacque Gracia Emmanuel, Cassir Souer Glen and Marvin. Family and Friends pay their last respects at Sunset Mortuary and Crematorium #50 Mt. Rose Ave. on Thursday, 3rd June, 2021 from 11am- 5pm.
a resident of Nassau Street, New Providence, Bahamas died at her residence on Monday, 31st May, 2021. She is pre-deceased by both parents: Anathalie Lamour and Loriston Calixte She is survived by her daughter: Emmanuelle Flerenvil and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangments are being finalize and will be announced at a later date.
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ELDER GRACE ANDREA DARLING-FRANCIS, 65
of Joan’s Height East, will be held on Thursday, June 3rd, 2021, 2pm at Evangelistic Temple. Officiating will be Pastor Cleveland D.X. Wells, Jr. Restoration Kingdom Ministries, Assemblies of God & Pastor Alonzo Hinsey, Jr., Golden Gates Native Baptist Church. Private Burial will follow in Woodlawn Garden, Soldier Road. Cherished memories will linger in the hearts of her loving husband of more than 50 years, Retired Deputy Superintendent of Police, Wellington Milton; her four devoted daughters, Rev. Monique, Rev. Samantha, Dr. Welmilya and Wel’Andra; adopted daughter, Patrice Francis; her beloved sons, Rev. Alonzo Hinsey, Jr., Rev. Cleveland D.X. Wells, Calvin Davis and Rodney Rolle; and her grand-daughters, Cateleen and Catherine Wells, Aalaiyah and Anaiyah Hinsey, Maya Rolle, Canaan and Ava-Riley Davis; brothers: Japheth, Eugene and Bishop James Darling; sisters: Annie Smith and Ivy Knowles; uncles: Leroy Moss and Kelly Darling; mother-in-law: Helen Arnett; brothers-in-law: Stafford Storr, Anthony Arnett and Family, Pastor Lawrance Arnett and Family, Rev. Henry and Sheila Francis and Family, Nehemiah and Shirley Francis and Family; sisters-in-law: Grace and Brenda Darling, Brenda and Paulette Arnett, Mardrolee Brice, Judith, Shirley, Sheila and Deidre Francis; nieces and nephews: Bishop Chadwick and Christine James, Ezra and Shennen Braynen, Michael and Bridgette Evans, Lynden and Marvin Smith, Terrence, Obefeme, Philip, Lolitha Knowles, Rochelle St. John, Leslie and Tracey Munroe, Dr. Derwin, Lanson and Patrice Munroe, Manell Munroe, Jason, Devado, Blaize, Domaz, Daron, Joshua, Anthony, Jeffery Darling, Irvin, Vashtie, Simone, Dahlia, Jael, Jamime, Tamara, Eugenia, Carolyn and Catherine Darling; Nicole Hutcheson and Sharmaine and Kirk Griffin; Ross Wilson; Carla Smith and Family; Christine and Sandra Francis and Families; numerous grand nieces and nephews to include: Deangelo, Shavan, Shavanda, Michaella, Deandrea, Otimia, Denario, Deanaldo, Renaldo, Ramon, Kato, Theresa, Lanthro, Piaget, Jordan, Kayleigh, Symphony, Devado Jr., Alayna, Tevano, Paige, Zavier, Emilio, Alana, Chadwick II, Chadwin and Chadvaughn, Israel and Kiran Griffin; cousins: Thelma Patterson, Kerneva Meadows, Gloria Thompson of Eleuthera, Hester Johnson, Francis Ledee, Hortence Harris-Smith, Adell Butler, Pastor Marilyn Thompson, Shirley, Dorothy, Lavita Rolle, Mable Johnson, Rachel Evans, Rosemary Cartwight, Nellie Simms, Celeste, Alicia, Eltima, Geermaine, Todd, Gray Jr. of New York, Hazel Young of Miami, Enith Ferguson of North Carolina, Hartman and Cinida Brice and Hubert Marshall, Donna
and Diane Darville, Franklyn Ferguson, Dorothy Moss, Bishop Godfrey Williams and family, Sarahlee Williams and family, Dorothy Poitier, Iva Williams and Family, Lavern Cooper and family, Delcean Douglas and Family, Bruce Hanna and family, Shirely Davis and family, Elsworth Hanna and family, Kenneth Hanna and family, Robert Hanna and Family, Ruth Hanna, Edward Hanna and family, Rose Bain and family, Arlington and Vicki Hanna and family, Bernard Hanna and family, Alexander Hanna and family, Audrey Fernander and family, Dorothea Davis, Dereck Francis, Ross Wilson and Basil Francis, Grace Francis’; Family & Special Friends including: Judy Deleveaux and family, Restoration Kingdom Ministries Family, Golden Gates Native Baptist Church Family, GGBC Prayer Circle, Apostle Sherilyn Fletcher and The Children’s Bread Prayer line, Evangelistic Centre, Evangelistic Temple, The Assemblies of God Family, Comfort Smiles Family, Master Technicians Family, Bahamas Food Services Family, Anatol Rodgers Family, Chilean Burrows and Jurelle Mullings & family the Scholarship and Educational Loans Division and the Public School Scholars, Marge Bowleg, Oswald & Melrose Pinder & Family, Pastor Tyrone Sands & Family, Supt. Patrick & Sharlene Paul & Family, The Paul Family, Pastor Neil & Katherine Hamilton & Family, Pastor Cyril & Lavane Sands & Family, H.L & Sharon Rolle & Family, Mike Ellis & Family, Rudy Stubbs & Family, Edna Leadon & Family, Harrington “Zip” & Margarete Fraizer & Family, Richard & Namoi Clarke & Family, Richard Riley, Myers Johnson, Mr. & Mrs. Wilfred Johnson, Wendall “Skinny” Moxey & Family, DCOP Ismella Delancey, Eliothia Hamilton, Rev. Dr. Alonzo & Jessie Hinsey & Family, Bishop Raymond Mackey, The Braynens, Jeff Birch & Margo Birch, Marie Davis and Family, Mable Stubbs & Loretta, Pastor Leon & Annamae Hinsey, Sandra Rolle & Family, Dr. Sparkman Ferguson & Family, Dr. Kendall Major & Family, Dr. Renald Turnquest, Larenzo & Julianna Bullard & Family, Christopher & Patricia Knowles & Family, Sheryl Stevenson, Cheryl Knowles-Cartwright & Sheryl’s Beauty Salon, Francyss & Suzette Pratt, Dr. Crystal DeGregory, Kingsway Class of 1999 & 2002, Minique Tynes, RoyAnn Neely Morisson, Willissa Mackey, Dr. Nelson Clarke & Family, Kimly Brown, Althera Colebrooke, Tanya Astwood, Patricia Chatti, Drumeco Archer, Geonese Ewing, Annie Laurie Munroe, Enos & Family, Eunice Petithomme & Family, Maggielee & Family, Rev. Hervis & Anita Bain & Family, Pastor Katherina Williams & Family, Dorothy Cooper and family, Mervin Fynes & Family, Tony McKinney, Halbrook Stuart & Family, Bridgette Francis Butler & Family, Cpl. Moncur, Supt. Denise Rose, W Sgt. Fynes & The Staff of Force Insurance, Ellsie Mackey & Family, Pastor Fritz & Family, Pastor Newbold & Family, The Joan’s Heights Community, The Darlings Lane Community, The Bamboo Town Constituency, The Central & North Andros Communities; Special Thank You: Gillian Curry-Williams, Dr. Christine Chin, Dr. N’Tari Michael Darville, Dr. Gibson, Dr. McCartney, Dr. Bonimy, Dr. DeCosta & Bahamas Heart Centre and the Doctors Hospital Emergency Room and ICU Team. Relatives and friends may pay their last respect at Evergreen Mortuary, Village & Parkgate Roads on Wednesday from 10a.m.-5:30 p.m.
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Death Notices for FREDRICKA BROWN BOOTLE, 60
CAPRINA ROLLE, 49
of St. Luke Street, Pinewood Gardens, died on Thursday, May 27th, 2021 at The Princess Margaret Hospital.
of St. Margaret Road, died on Thursday, May 27th, 2021 at The Princess Margaret Hospital.
She is survived by her Children: Tashara Johnson, Johntashia Dames, John Dames, Timaliwue Fountain, Talia Fountain and David Brown; Siblings: Veronica Brown, Estel Bethel, Ruth Albury, Naomi Bootle, Elizabeth Saunders, Grace Meadows, Michael Saunders, Frederick Brown, Timothy Brown, Jonathan, Joseph, Samuel and Leroy Brown. A host of other relatives and friends who will be listed at a later time. Funeral Arrangement has been entrusted to Evergreen Mortuary located on Parkgate & Village Roads.
She is survived by her Daughter: Kasside Rolle; Mother: Doralyn Rolle; Father: Earl Taylor; Sister: Tina Curtis; A host of other relatives and friends who will be announced at a later time. Funeral Arrangement has been entrusted to Evergreen Mortuary located on Parkgate & Village Roads.
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Ethlyn Elizabeth Knowles, 89
of Tellie Court of Cowpen Road died at his of Deadman’s Cay, Long Island died on of McKenzies, Long island died at her residence on Sunday, May 30, 2021. Wednesday, May 26, 2021. daughter’s residence in Mangrove Bush, Long Island on Sunday, May 30th, 2021. He is survived by his wife: Curlene He is Survived by his wife: Shirley Turnquest; Thompson; daughter: Marissa Thompson; children: Marco, Sharron, Tiffany and She is survived by her daughters: Darlene sons: Ian Thompson Jr. and Graceston Tashena Turnquest and other relatives and and Salandra Knowles; sons: Leo, Larry, Thompson; daughter-in-law: Keviannar friends too numerous to mention. Nolvin, Nevin and Jason Knowles; Thompson; two grandchildren: Maddison nineteen grandchildren; twenty nine, great and Kevon; two sisters: Dianne Stuart- Funeral service will be announced at a later grandchildren; sister: Madeline Farrington; Rolle and Marion Sweeting of Freeport, date. twenty nine nieces, twenty four nephews and Grand Bahama; two brothers: Melven and other relatives too numerous to mention. Irvin Thompson; mother-in-law: Leola Bain; sisters-in-law: Ruthlyn Johnson, Funeral service will be announced at a later Ielyn Thompson and Ella Butler, Michelle date. Johnson-Munroe, Cathyann and Linda Johnson, Lynette Ellis, Alesha Hart, Brenda Johnson-Edgecombe, Maxine Rolle Jackie Hart and Shonelle Thompson; brothersin-law: Ellsworth Johnson M.P., Domanico Higgs, Rev. Craig Ellis, Glen Rolle and Ken Johnson, Steve Rolle, Lloyd Edgecombe and Derek Munroe; numerous nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends. Funeral service will be announced at a later date.
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Death Notices For The Sweeting family is sadden by the recent passing of
Mervin Sweeting, 61
Mother Betsy Anita Higgs, 70
a resident of Harbour Island, Eleuthera, The Bahamas a resident of Marshall Road West and formerly of Deep died at The Princess Margaret Hospital on Tuesday, May Creek, Eleuthera went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 25th, 2021. 28th, 2021. Our patriarch was surrounded by his loving Cherished memories are held by her husband: Bishop family at home. Samuel Higgs; daughters: Tiffany Dean and Sammeka Precious memories are held by his wife: Betty Sweeting; Toussaint; sons-in-law: Bishop Anthony Dean and children: Sherese, Kristina, Christian, Zoe and Faith; Bishop Darvin Toussaint; grandchildren: Renaldo Grant, seven brothers; eight sisters; one aunt; and a host of other Anthony Dean Jr., Antwaun Dean and Angel Dean; great grand-child: Nawonka Grant; brother: Alexander Barry; relatives and friends. sisters: Lorna Barry Culmer and Joy Fernander; numerous The entire Sweeting family are thankful for your prayers nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends especially: and condolences, as we take the time to mourn our The Lighthouse Church Of God family and the entire beloved Husband, Father Grand-father, Brother, Uncle community of Harbour Island. and Friend. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to THE NEW Mervin’s legacy has impacted the lives of many who have COMMONWEALTH FUNERAL HOME and will be come to know him for his passion as a philanthropist, announced at a later date. community activist, advocate for cancer research in Eleuthera and founder of Bertha’s Go Go Ribs. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to THE NEW COMMONWEALTH FUNERAL HOME and will be announced at a later date.
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Funeral Service for REVEREND MARY LOUISE BARR, 66 a resident of Soldier Road, will be held at Shaw Temple A.M.E. Zion Church, Baillou Hill Road & Peter Street, on Saturday, June 5, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Rev. Kenneth Lewis, assisted by Elder Kendal Mackey, Rev. Jacob Hanna, Rev. Susanna Mackey and Rev. Ordette Wells-Simms. Interment follows in Woodlawn Gardens, Soldier Road. Left to cherish her memories: 4 Sons: Desmond, Dino, Dion and Randolph Barr Jr.; 1 Daughter: Deseree Barr; Grand children: Deangelo, Dineshio, Daniel, Darius, Tatyanna, Denzil, Nicolette, Gordon, Trayvon, Mariah Barr and Trelandre Davis; 1 Great grandson: Jayceon Barr; 3 Brothers: Bishop Ruben (Shannon), Alpheaus (Raquell) and Lincoln (Aquila) McKenize; 5 Sisters: Emma Witherspoon, Ida Smith, Fredricka McKenize, Madlyn (John) Cumerbatch and Mary (Johnny) Robinson; 2 Aunts: Prophetess Iris (Rev. Charles) Culmer and Deaconess Lucille Kelly; 2 uncle: John Rolle, Glen Wells; Nephews: Kino (Evangeline) Clarke, Simon (Thera) Smith, Shannon Jr., Johnathon, Justin (Chelsey) John Robinson, Tonario, Lincoln Jr., Tyriq and Tyrell McKenize, Alington, Lamont and Quinten, Ranard, Eric, Dion and Lamond Rolle; Nieces: Tanykia (Thomas) Francios, Shanrick Bannister, Sheena (Corey) Carey, Maria Williams, Tasha, Megan, Tonnecia Toni, Rubenisha and Mariah Mckenize. Cassia Minnis, Ranisha Rolle, Sabrina Kelly; Sisters-in-law: Rev. Althea Rolle, Rev. Alecia Rolle, Deaconess Avis Eneas, Deloris Kelly; Brothers-in-Law: Renny (Delcina) Rolle, Eddison Brice, George (Susan) Barr; Godchildren: Petra and, Kennedy Francis. Jeremy Kelly; Sons in Ministry: Rev. Daren Jaime, Wayden Colebrooke, Mario Bowleg, Jerome Forbes; Daughters in Ministry: Gail McKenize, Vanessa Darceuil; Cousins: Rev. Jennifer (Patrick) Carey, Rev. Ordette (Ronald) Simms, Ginger (Keith) Knowles, Glen Wells Jr.; Rock Wells, Cherisse Rolle; Jerome, Jeremy (Dericka), Jermaine, Jessica and Jeffery Kelly, Alisha, Charles Jr., Antoine (Abigail) and Philip Culmer, Shanton (Paula) Henfield-Rolle, Shennecca (Cornell) Rolle, Anishka (James) Missick Audrey Taylor, Isamae, Christine, Ethel Barbara Harris and family, Rev. Doris Newton and family, Jocelyn Hunt and family, Blanche, Kimberly, Sophie McKenize. Numerous Second Cousins including: Oneal Farrington Christopher Carey (Samone) Andrew Carey, Percival, Alphonso and Matthew Simms, Lakeithra (Antino), Shavonia (Travis), Keshanna, Kia and Keith Knowles Jr., Glenere Wells, Chakeva Rolle, Marquella Evans; Jeremiah Kelly, Donald Fisher, David Simms, Jermaine and Jayden Kelly; Shanton Jr. & Shannondoah Henfield-Rolle &Taelor Ferguson, Danielle Rolle, Laurel Hanchell, Larel Hanchell Jr., Jamiyah Missick. Other Relatives and friends: Antoinette Whylly, Ruth Campbell, Janet Wright, Joan Roberts, Dianne Bradshaw, Leander Davis. Janet Moncur, Edna Newbold, Estelle Mackey, Ismae Culmer, Barbara Dorsette, Yvonne Styles, Mispah Rolle, Esther Swann, Glen, Gerard, Derek and Anthony Rolle, The Weir, McDonald, Rolle, Clarke and Cox Families, Rev. Charles Rolle and family, Leroy Rolle and family, Shonell Johnson and family, Eldeeca Fawkes and family, George Clarke and family, Tanya McQueen and family, Deandra Major and family, Juanita Davis and family, Wendy Haynes and family, Sis Joan Dean and family, Rev. Linda Colebrooke and family, Mother Adrian Thompson and
family, Lavado, Lillian, Henry, Vincent, Rodney, Jason, Sherell, Patricia and family, Jawara Williams, Shanell Ferguson. Letica, Teacha, Carla, Trineka, Natasha and family, Philip Kemp, Enidmae Stubbs; Don and Telsene Storr, Allan Morris and family, Danny Johnson, Dremeco Culmer, Keith, Garth and Debbie Knowles (Heavy Dozer Equipment), Norma Evans and Myrtha, Gary and Tia Guillaume and family, Troy Pratt and Family, Sharon Seymour, Sylvia Dawkins and family. Judy Prosper and family, Mr. and Mrs. Rolle (Rainbow Plaza) Mr. Pickstock (Omak Tire), Bernard, Stephen and Caroline Francis and family, Club Med former Staff Sherelyn Francis, Patsy, Alma, Thomasina, Mary, Karen, Cynthia and Pastor Fredricka Minnus, William Butler and Family, Ruth Newbold and family, Veronica Bowleg and family, Cedric and Sonia Duvalier, Mother Catherine Johnson and family, Heather Johnson and Family, Vernita Russell and family, Samika Humes and family, Minister Deborah Rolle and family, Shonique Sweeting and family and Kristen Stubbs. Special mentions: Bishop Dennis V. Proctor and Missionary Supervisor D. Diane Proctor U.S.A., Bishop George and Supervisor Iris Battle, retired Bishop George and Geraldine Walker, Bishop Kenneth and Supervisor Sheila Munroe, Bishop W. Darin and Supervisor Devieta Moore, Bishop Bonnie Hines, and Supervisor Lovetta Holmes, Presiding Elder Kenneth and Ethel Lewis, Presiding Elder, Terry L. Jones Sr. and Mrs. Jones Rev. William and Anna Smalls, Rev. Valerie Maness and Sister, Rev. Ruby Bell, Rev. and Mr. Robert Graham, Christ Chapel Family, Rev. Kendal Mackey and the Shaw Temple family, Rev, Susanna Mackey and Smith Chapel Family, Rev. Jacob Hanna and Varick Memorial family, Rev. Ordette Cherie Wells-Simms and Holy Trinity family, Rev. Dennis and Sandralee Taylor, Apostle Johnny and Brenda Martin, Pastor Mario and Erica Moxey, The Move Ministry and family, Randolph Barr Jr. Ministry, Pastor Neimoller Fowler, and The Ever Changing Ministry and family, Pastor Katrina Burrows and Outreach Ministries, Greg Ingraham, Minister Vaughn Miller M.P. Golden Isles, Dr. Carey, Princess Margaret Hospital, Nurse Rolle and Hon. Renward Wells, M.P Bamboo Town. Friends may pay their last respects at Demeritte’s Funeral Home, Market Street, from 10-2:00 p.m. on Friday.
Death Notice ARLINKA NIKITA BRICE, 33 a resident of #69 Dumping Ground Corner, died at PMH on Saturday, May 29th, 2021. She is survived by her mother: Colette Morley; father: Arlington Brice; 1 daughter: Zyaria Hart; grandfather: Preston Brice; 1 sister: Monique Ferguson; 2 brothers: Kareem Bethell & Jeremiah Brice; numerous aunts & uncles including: Calan Gibson & a host of other relatives & friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
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MR. CRESSWELL BARR, 72 a resident of South Beach Estates & formerly of Pleasant Bay, South Andros,will be held at Mission Through Faith Pentecostal Church of God, Soldier Road, on Saturday, June 5, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. Officiating will be Bishop George Barr, assisted by Pastor Basil Damianos & Pastor Roger Williams. Interment follows in Lakeview Memorial Gardens, John F. Kennedy Drive. Left to cherish his memories are: His Beloved Grand Son & Niece Jaume and Christine Sue-lin Sastre; Great Grand Daughter: Sue-Mae Sastre; Sisters: Lizrene Pinder, Leotha Barr, Pauline Rolle, Maxine Miller; Brothers: Elder Dr Willard Barr, Willmon Barr of Naples Florida; Sisters-in-law: Linder Barr, Irene Barr, Monique Barr of (Florida USA), Rowena Thompson and Shiela Carrol; Brothersin-law: Douglas McPhee and Newell McPhee and Pastor Basil Damianos; One Grand Uncle and Aunt-in-law: Edward and Pastor Rowena Sands of Pleasant Bay, South Andros. One Aunt-in-law: Leana Barr of Pleasant Bay South Andros. Numerous Nieces and Nephews including: Emerald Smith, Ishmael and Kenneth Pratt, Carmen, Margaret and Sharlene Thompson, Arlington Barr, Deana Williams, Theresa and Kevin Carey and Roger and Rose Williams, Linda, Renae Munroe, Marvin Gordon and Ithalia Gordon, Renadell and Balwin Darling, Louise and Garth Munroe, Lathera and Omar Rolle, Harry and Joy Barr, Loraine, Leon Jr. and Lamond Barr, Wendy and Phillip Culmer, Dennis and Furicchia, Sidney and Tiffany, Stephen and Desiree Saunders, Willis Jr. and Makia Barr of Baltimore USA, Mrs. Latoya Bowe Pierre, Nurse Latsha Damianos, Te’Neshia and Andrea Damianos, Police Inspector Corey Damianos, Correctional Officer Nicholas and Basil Damianos Jr., Edney Pierre and Cache Damianos, Anthonique Bowe, Anthony, Aliyah, and Aaron Pierre, Lapeedra, Basil IIII, Damianos Alexis and Isaiah Andre, Antonio Pierre, Coranique, Corinne Damianos and Corey Damianos III, Deronique & Deron Jr. Adderley, Bruno and Lerdon, Leandra and Laketo Stubbs, Willard Barr Jr., Brian Johnson, Tiffany and Deron McKenzie, Carmel Barr, Elton Flowers, Willmon Jr., Randy, Whalisha, Willinque, Clarasae and Freeman Barr Jr., of Florida ,USA, and a host of Cousins including: Deacon Lee Barr, Pastor Howard and Patronella Barr Mary Barr, Carlton, Annamae and Willis Sands, Rosana Gordon, Sidney and Elizabeth and Doralene and Wendell Barr, Shannon, Curlene and Richard Berry, Gerthlyn Bullens, Paula and Nelson Bain, June and Michael King, Galene Roker, Jacquline, Zerinique and Randy Rhaming, Maxine Johnson, Charles Rolle and Jacqueline McClain, Corey, Alvin, Goliath, Christopher, Lloyd, Esley, Glenn Burrows and families, Harrieth, Paula, Linda, Igalene and families, Cleona Baptise and family, Clarence & Sabrina Barr an family, Bennett & Norma winder and family, Charles & Antonette Barr an family, Antonio & Syblene Clarke and family. Eulease, Mirtle, Wendy, Gg, Barr, the late Marriam Barr family, the late Monique Barr Family. Other Relatives in-laws and Friends including, Eula Nixon and family of Pleasant Bay South Andros, Pastor Officers and members of The Mission Through Faith Pentecostal Church Of God, Bishop George Barr, Siblings and families; Best Friends Henry Farrington Mrs. Mavis Sands Anderson and family, Norward Rahming and family of Kemps Bay, South Andros. Friends may pay their last respects at Demeritte’s Funeral Home, Market Street, from 10-2:00 p.m. on Friday.
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DAPHNEL JOSEPH, 34
of Jafa Street, Fox Hill, died on May 27th, 2021. He is survived by his Daughters: Carla, Christel & Francisca Joseph; Mother: Philomaine Darlean; Father: Gerard Joseph; Brothers: Gerald, Jerome & Waunjé Joseph; Sisters: Guerda Alcé, Jomise Luise, Janile & Merlande Joseph, Angeline; Uncles: Willy Darlean, Polius Joseph, Merice; Aunts: Marie Darlean, Annette; Nephews: Geraldy, Edrickson, Richard; Nieces: Samantha, Bébé, Deborah; Brothers In-Law: Mileus Alcé, Ti Wil, Claude, Luke; Special Friend: Carline; Other relatives & friends including: Maxia Pierre, Marline, Mariline, Tha-Tha, Judeland, Harold, Allen, Maxène, Alfred, Mackenly, Cò-Còs, Joseph Metellus, The Delicia Family, Tall boy, Jorelle, Frandy, Wilné, Wadné, The Irestile Family, Chery Family, Nicey Family, Joseline Paul, The Pollen Family, Youseline, Jean Renel, Pitola and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to Cornish Memorial Mortuary Located #41 Tonique WilliamsDarling Highway.
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CARLINGTON ELLIS STUART II, 65 affectionately called “Ellis”
Nephews; Other relatives and friends including Owen Sweeting & Family, Andrea Johnson, Kenny Murray & Family, Samantha Cornish, Cecil Knowles, Floyd Poitier & Family, Gaetano & Dr. Therese Bonamy, Jaime Bethel and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention. Relatives and Friends may pay their last respects in the “Mother Rovina Suit” at Cornish Memorial Mortuary, #41 Tonique WilliamsDarling Highway (TODAY) Thursday, June 3rd, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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Death Notice ELEANOR HIELD, 54 of Dundas Town, Abaco and formerly of Nassau, will be held at New Victory Temple Church of God, Hospital Lane & John Road on Monday, June 7th, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. Officiating will be Bishop Tavares Johnson, assisted by Pastor Cecil Knowles. Carlington was predeceased by his Parents: Carlington Ellis Sr. & Sybil (Nee Jones) Stuart; Sister: Margaret Stuart-Tynes; Niece: Tamara Tynes; Mother In-Law: Rovina Cornish; Brother In-Law: Gregory Tynes Sr. Left to cherish fond memories is his loving Wife: Vangie Stuart; Daughter: Canishka Stuart-Alexander; Sons: Carlington Ellis III, Julian & Taye Stuart, Tevin Lesbott Sr.; Grandchildren: Nic-Connor & Shaleon Alexander, Xatia & Carlaia Alexander, Carlington Ellis IV, Camani, Ashley & Jeremiah Stuart, Tevin Lesbott Jr.; Brothers: Anthony (Tony) Stuart and Clayton Curtis; Sisters: Judy Johnston, Phyllis Stuart-Knowles, Lesley Callaghan; Daughter-In-Law: Chervane Stuart; Aunts: Alice Jones, Ernestine “Tennie” Jones; Cousins: Stuart, Jones & Halkitis Families; Father-in-Law: Bishop Lernis Cornish (Retired); Sister-In-Law: Linda Stuart (Canada), Joyce Newbold, Karen Willams, Christine Bostwick, Taanah Newbold; Brothers-In-Law: Basil Knowles, Bill Johnston, William Newbold, Barry Bostwick, Edward Williams, Kermit Newbold, Charles, Daniel K., Mark & Kenneth Cornish; Nieces & Nephews: Michele Lincoln (UK), Michael Johnston, Carla Humphrey (Australia), Taneka (Tynes) Dorsett, Dr. Stuart Tynes, Amanda Stuart & Antoinette Stuart (Canada); Numerous Grand Nieces &
of Dundas Town, Abaco, died at Princess Margaret Hospital on June 1st, 2021. She is survived by her Mother: Alice Morley; Daughter: Abria Hield; Sister: Charmaine Wells; Brothers: Rev. Kenneth Knowles, Bishop Christopher Dean, Garnett Dean, Joe Dean, Richard Morley, Absolent Albury and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to Cornish Memorial Mortuary Located #41 Tonique Williams-Darling Highway.
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Private Service For the Curry’s; numerous relatives and friends including: Rev. Dr. C. W. Stella Eloise Major, 86 Saunders and family, The Rt. Honourable Perry G. Christie and Family, Donna Hanna, Trevor Mackay and Kim Hanna, Denise and Roxbury née Rolle Williams, Deacon Kevin and Sheila Brown; Rev. Henry Sears and family; of Royal Palm Drive and formerly of Rolle Town, Exuma will be held Saturday, June 5th, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Ebenezer Methodist Cemetery, Shirley Street. Officiating will be The Rev’d. Heuter B. Rolle assisted by other ministers. Left to carry on her legacy are her sons: Henry, Kenneth Sr., Lawrence Jr. and Leroy Major Sr.; daughters: Valderine Watkins, Christine Robinson, Sandra Smith, Monique Vanderpool and Cheryl Bazard; sister: Rosemary Saunders (Ray Saunders); brother-in-law: Harold Victor Major; sons-in-law: Anthony Robinson, Sr., Lindbergh Smith, Sr., Brent Vanderpool, Sr. and Dr. Dante Bazard, Sr.; daughters-in-law: Donna, Nadine and Ranria Major; grandsons: Jason, Jarrett, Kenneth Jr., Ramon, Christian, Julian, Rashad and Jeffrey Major, Jr., Gregory Watkins Sr., Valdere Murphy, Anthony Robinson, Jr., Lindbergh Smith, Jr., Brent Vanderpool, Jr., Brenden Vanderpool, Dante Jr., Denzel and D’Andrei Bazard; granddaughters: Samanthara Russell, Kenva Woodside, Kendece Dean, D’Andrea and Kenrea Major, Keyshanna Johnson, Lamara Major, Ashquel Duncombe, Tonya Osborne, Tara Robinson and Brittany Thompson; great grandsons: Gregory Watkins Jr., Amari and Ayden Dean, Garrett Woodside Jaythyn, Nathaniel, Nathan, Shiloh Johnson and Royce Major; great granddaughters: Chaunte, Janae, Caira, Christianique, Keianna Major, Gabby Woodside and Courtney Watkins; grandsons-in-law: Quentin Duncombe, Harrison Thompson, Glenn Woodside, Michael Dean, Romeo Johnson and John Osborne; granddaughters-in-law: Carla Major, Tameka Watkins, Dr. Tonia Robinson and Dahyun Jennifer Kim-Bazard; nieces: Willamae Rolle, Maxine Minns, Eula Nixon, Clarice and Olga Rolle, Beverly Lightbourne, Sharon Collie, Dorothy Swann, Barbara Burrows, Brenda Saunders, Laverne Culmer, Ramona Demeritte, Judy Cooper, Denise Sands, Dr. Kreimild Saunders, Farrah Saunders, Dr. Nina Graham, Cynthia, Naomi, Allison, Rochelle Major and Julie Jones; nephews: Bernard, Howard, Cephas Jr., Leon, Hubert, Eric, Austin, Sensei Alfred and Livingstone Rolle and Marcellus Saunders; godchildren: Charles Deveaux and Rev. Timothy Stewart Immediate; cousins: The descendants of: Romeo Rolle; Horace Rolle, Ahijah Rolle, Florence Munroe, E. J. Rolle and
Fr. Rodney Burrows and family, Wanda Major, Marsha Major, Nicola Major, Mrs. Floricka Davis and family; Mr. James Watkins and family; Mr. Luicito Bazard and family, the children of Mrs. Wally Robinson, Ms. Brenda Vanderpool and family; Mrs. Pearl Hale and family; Theresa Bridgewater; Patricia Pratt, Judy Scavella; Shirley Curtis; The children of Admiral and Delores Ferguson; Sir Baltron Bethel and family; Rev. Cedric Farquharson and family; the family of Rev. Dr. Lavinia Stewart; Rev. Wilton Strachan and family; Dr. Ronald Knowles and Family; Dr. Patrick Cargill and Family; Dr. James Iferenta and Family; Dr. Don Deveaux and Family; Dr. George Knowles and family, Mr. Kevin Knowles and Family, Wilton Cunningham and family; Keith and Mable Mason and family; Former Comptroller of Customs John Rolle and family; Mrs. Mag Curtis and family, Mrs. Cherryl Diggiss and family; Ms. Rozelda Humes and family, Patsy Peterson and family; Ena Rolle and family; Rev. Beryl Francis and family, Rev. Pat Bethel and family, Mrs. Gwen Hanna and Family; the Conyers family, The Gomez family, His Excellency Ellison Greenslade and family; Her Excellency Dame Marguerite Pindling and family; Dame Ivy Dumont and Family; Ms. Cathy Hughes and family; Mrs. Jacqueline Smith and family; Mr. Nigel Bowe and family, Mrs. Visna Mackay and family, Mrs. Cora Colebrook and family; The Curry family; The descendants of: Deacon Edward Musgrove and Susan SaundersMusgrove; Esau and Ethel Curtis Saunders; Elizabeth Saunders Curtis and Theophilus Curtis; Ruth Elizabeth Saunders; Henry Saunders and Ada Hamilton-Saunders; Ezekiel Saunders and Sarah Curry Saunders; Nathaniel Saunders; Ceasar Clarke and Letitia Saunders-Clarke; Rev. Prince Albert Saunders Jr. and Mrs. Olive Greenidge-Saunders; Richard Saunders; Gabriel Adderley, Carolyn, Jacqueline, Calvin, Cleveland and James Major and Vera Humes; Rev. Timothy Stewart and The Bethel Baptist Family; The Salem Union Baptist Church family; The Zion Baptist Yamacraw Church family; Rev. Terrance Morrison and The Zion Baptist Church family; The Mount Tabor Church family; the Kim’s Crescent family; The Oaktree Medical Centre Family; The Rolle Town, Exuma, family, The Moss Town, Exuma family; her caregiver Peaches Ong, nieces and nephews-in-law and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.
Viewing will be held in the “Serenity Suite” at Restview Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium Ltd., Robinson and Soldier Roads on (TODAY) Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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Private Service For (Origin) Deleveaux, Melissa (Brucely) Cornish, Marosel (Mark) Mrs. Gertrude Cartwright, Laquel Miller, Keanja McKinney, Dawn (Rinaldo) Johnson, Jacqueline (Clyde) Symonette, Nicola Duncombe, Sophia Nathalie Simmons, 73 (Earl) Campbell, Latoya Brown; numerous grandnieces and of #8 Belair Estates and formerly of Millers, Long Island will be held on Saturday, June 5th, 2021, 11:30 a.m. at Lakeview Memorial Gardens, John F. Kennedy Drive and Gladstone Road. Officiating will be Rev. Dr. Stephen E. Thompson assisted by Rev’d Colin Thompson. She was predeceased by her parents: Charles & Irene Miller; brothers: Henry, La Turner and Patrick Miller; nephews: Joseph Adderley and Mauriceo Davis. Among those left cherishing the memories of this phenomenal wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, cousin, friend and colleague are her Husband: Clement Simmons; sons: Sean and Charles; adopted sons: Dion Morris, Irvin Walkes; daughters: Magnol and Eileen (Nancy); daughter-in-law: Gevell; grandchildren: D’Mar, Seaniqua, (twins) Gianna and Gabrielle and Tatyana; great-grand daughter: Dmaranea; sisters: Inez (Lawrence) Adderley, Evelyn Miller, Cassie (Freddie) Major, Mary (Samuel) Gray, Iva Mae (Harold) Adderley and Sandra McKinney; sisters-in-law: Mrs. Ginger Miller, Mrs. Inez Stubbs, Miriam & Margaret Collins; brother-inlaw: Leonard Collins; nephews: Samuel Adderley, Karl (Raquel) Adderley, Oral Rolle, Hayden (Adanaca) Rolle, Joseph (Sindy) Major, Stephen (Val) Major, Paul Major, Dwayne (Tonya) Taylor, Dan Taylor, Christopher (Christashann) Adderley, Mark Adderley, Enero (Shaneka) Davis, Ian (Nameiko) Miller, Avian McKinney, Monako and Andronics Douglas, Ian and Valento Brown; nieces: Dawn (Clint) Forbes, Debbie Adderley, Kenvea (Ralph) Gray, Keva (Aldon) Romer, Sherry and Latoya Major, Nicola (Franklyn) Brown, Sherelle Miller, Stephanie (Sterling) Mackey, Asharan Adderley-Paul, Sherelle M. Miller, Dina Rolle, Latoya
grandnephews, and a host of other relatives and friends including: The Hon. Philip ‘Brave’ Davis (Opposition Leader), The Hon. Desmond T. Bannister (M.P., Deputy Prime Minister & Minister of Public Works), Mrs. Cynthia A. “Mother” Pratt (former Deputy Prime Minister), Mr. Marcellus Taylor (Director of Education), Mrs. Elma Garraway (Former Permanent Secretary) and Family, Mr. Athama Bowe and Family, The McKenzie Family, Mrs. Joseph, Mr. Earl Thompson and Family, Mr. Peter Armbrister and Family, Mr. Lynden Rolle and Family, The Sweeting Family, The Rahming Family, Mr. Daniel Adderley and Family, The Duford Family, Mr. Jacob Miller, The Thurston Family, The Missick Family, The Newry Family, The Smith Family, The Woodside Family, Mr. Jason Sturrup, Mrs. Elsada Beneby and Family, Mr. Phillip Beneby and Family, Ms. Tiffany Forbes and Family, Mr. Anthony Albury and Family, Mrs. Melvern Collie and Family, Mrs. Alfreda Cooper and Family, Mr. Howard Newbold and Family, Mrs. Janice Moss and Family (Member of the Western Primary District Office), Mrs. Francina Thurston and Family, Ms. Mary Mortimer and Family, Mrs. Rosella Armbrister and Family, Mrs. Constance Saunders and Family, Mrs. Valerie Gaitor and Family, Mr. Haldane Chase and Family, The Members of the I.D.B (Inter Development Bank) and UNESCO, Mrs. Gertrude Daxon and Family, Ms. Dedrie Bevans and Family, Mr. Michael Knowles, Ms. Michelle Munroe, Nathalie and Sylvia Rahming & Family, Verdell Cooper & Family, Esther McKinney & Family, The Nairn Family, Ethelyn Pratt & Family, Catherina Jones & Family, Clara Brooks, Ms. Cosette Johnson & Family, Dr. Olga Clarke, The Strachan Family, The Bel Air Community, The Ministry of Education, Pastor Stephen Thompson and The Members of Transfiguration Baptist Church, Pastor Ross Davis and The Members of Golden Gates Assembly & many other friends, family & neighbours too numerous to mention. Viewing will be held in the “Serenity Suite” at Restview Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium Ltd., Robinson and Soldier Roads on (TODAY) Thursday from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm.
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Funeral Service For Flossiemae, Ann Sturrup and Family, Jocelyn Curry and Family, Shirley Hermois Valencia Moya Ferguson and Family, Karen Baillou and Family, Bishop J. Carl Rahming and Family, Daughters of Sarah, Sista Sista, Jennifer Treco, Grant-Bowe, 84 Rhea, Judy Deveaux and Family, Wrights Carpet and Family, Bahamas of Ridgeland Park West, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly of Harbour Island, Eleuthera, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, June 5th, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at St. John Parish Church, Harbour Island, Eleuthera, Bahamas. Officiating will be The Rev’d Father Ranfurly Brown. Interment will follow in Saint Catherine Cemetery, Harbour Island, Eleuthera, Bahamas. She was predeceased by her parents: Jack and Hattie Grant; brothers: Wentworth and Warren Grant. Shirley will be forever missed by her husband of 61 years: David “Sugar Kid” Bowe; daughters: Sally Bowe, Inell Darville Bowe, Antoinette Bowe Moss; sons: Fredrick “Sugar Ray” Bowe, Captain Mark ‘Markie’ Bowe; stepson: Ricardo Bowe; sons-in-law: Larry Darville, Kelvin Moss; daughter-in-law: Dionne Bowe; sisters: Gaynell Williams, Virginia Higgs, Dellarese Hutchinson, Shammie Grant; brothers: Rodney, Freddie and Sponner Grant; grandchildren: Lakeisha, Felisha, Rain, Alfremel, Shaneik, Tasheba, Brittany, Usha, Chudney, Ramonique, Fredranique, Destiny, Keleighanna, Moses, Cordero, Fredrick, Sloan; great grandchildren: Corey, Dimarco, Cepeda, Cierra, Ratania, Jahvanna, Kayden, Rashawn, Hayley, Mia, Christopher, Valdrez Jr., Tanique, Kymani, Maleko, Malajha, Malaya, Zion, Jasmine, Allen, Fredrick; sisters-in-law: Margaret Linsey Grant, Petrona Smith, Viola Hanna, Rita, Rosie, Bernice Bowe; brothers-in-law: Williams Higgs, Lorenzo Hutchinson, Joseph, Leslie, Ernest, Fredrick and E.J. Bowe; nieces: Karen, Violet, Rosebud, Bernice, Sipperanna, Biancia, Angelique, Monique, Jasmine, De’Ann, De’Andra, Hattie, Renette, Antionette, Denise, Fredricka, Monalisa, Cleo, Gayle, Sheena, Cody, Melony, Talitha, Mechie, Jenell, Jade; nephews: Perry, Martin, Trevor, Albert, Christopher, Joe, Freddy Jr., Cedric, Alexis, Preston, Jarvis, Ryana, Garvey, Desmond, Dillian, Trevor, Scott, Cotton Akeem, Demetrius, Chapple, Clearington, Michael, Kevin, Warren Jr., Mario, Jamal, Jamine; cousins: Ionie and Family, Shelia and Family, Almaria, Lavon, Sherryann, Brice, Emagean Larkin (Miami); other relatives and friends: Charlton and Family, Velma and Family, Veronica,
International Church of Christ, Apostle Ericka Bain, Pastor Kenria Kelly, Prayer Connections Ministry, Dr. Chin and Dr. Eugene Gray, Ministry of the Public Service and National Insurance, Christ the King Church Family, Soldier Road Community, Ridgeland Park Community, Southern Breeze Neighbour Watch, Rosalie Minus, Leah Obrian, Evelyn Bain, Hubert Roberts, Sgt. 330 Latanya Harvey and Family; neighbors: Deleveaux Family, Glinton and Family, Brown Family, Diana Miller and Family, Brown and Family, Westernair, Mr. and Mrs. Conwell Deleveaux; godchildren: Linda Brennen, Lavon Percentie, Keisha Ramsey, Juliett Daniels, Amanda Hield, Trevor Crawley, Harbour Island Community, Grace Gibson and many others too numerous to mention. Viewing will be held in the “Serenity Suite” at Restview Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium Ltd. Queens Highway, Gregory Town, Eleuthera on Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and again on Friday at St. John Parish Church, Harbour Island from 5:00 p.m. until service time on Saturday.
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Mr. Peter Russell, 55
of Cooper’s Town, Abaco died at his residence on Sunday, May 30th, 2021. He is predeceased by her sister: Evenlyn Cooper. He is survived by his children: Latacia Wright and Petra Russell; grandchildren: Jaquan Sands, Jaice Curry, Nakira Rolle and Maison Wright; sisters: Florence Sawyer, Angelina Cooper, Nebra Russell, Gayle McIntosh and Errily Russell; brothers: Raymond Russell, Hastin Russell and Damario Russell; nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
Mr. Russell’s funeral services are being finalized and details will be announced at a later date.
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Private Service For Everette Major and Emmette White and Austin Stuart; god child: Freda Mae Smith-Harris, 78 Ginea Dean; uncle: Ivan Missick; other relatives, numerous grand affectionately called
“Freda, Grammy, Gran-gran” of #68 Johnson Road will be held on (TODAY) Thursday, June 3rd, 2021, 3:00 p.m. at Ebenezer Methodist Church Cemetery, Shirley Street. Officiating will be Rev. Milton Lightbourne assisted by Deacon Althea Carey. She was predeceased by her son: Alexander Butler Sr.; sisters: Princess Smith-Major, Rosena Smith-White and Julia SmithHanna; nieces: Nicole Neely and Christal Johnson. Precious memories will remain in the hearts of her one (1) daughter: Kimberley Saunders; two (2) sons: Elvin (Jacqueline) Cooper, Dwayne (Sherice) Cooper; sisters: Mavis and Cynthia Smith, Donnalee (Anthony) Moss, Julie Ann (Rev. Herbert Kemp), Margaret Hopkins; brothers: George, Wesley and Henry Smith, Anthony (Anahilda) Gibson; brother-in-law: Felix White; grandsons: Alexander (Deidra), Alex, Azahn Butler, Alexio (Samaria), Lashawn and Dwayne (Jr.) Cooper. Antonio Saunders, Andre and Anthorne Rolle; granddaughters: Julieann Butler, Shakitra, Shekinah, Sasha and Dwaniqua Cooper, Shacoya and Regan Farrington; adopted granddaughter: Wilnique Dean (K’Licia and Sashaique Knowles); great grandchildren: Cliniesha, Kianno, Keandre, G’mari, Kavi, Shiloh, Andrael, Anthorne Jr., Amia, Alexander III and Amellio; nieces: Deborah Minus, Racquel Piper, Janelle Newton, Amanda and Alexis Moss, Pamela White, Bianca Darville, Alextine Daxon, Shantel Cooper, Inga and Cher Hanna, Italia Johnson, Tina Price, Antoinette and Arianna, (insert) Gibson; nephews: Raymond McDonald, Oswald Poitier Jr., D’al, Thamar and Michael Smith, Jarvis and Jarad Newton, Charles Johnson, Deangelo Mortimer, Jamaal Moss, Ray Price,
nephews and nieces: Euriel (Ruth) Gibson, Charles Thompson, MP. Philip “Brave” Davis, Luther Smith, Family of the late Leona Missick Ferguson, Ervin and Harold Missick and Ulease McDonald Dames, Agnes Missick-Campbell, Estella Missick-Kelly, Curlean Missick-Curry and Alexandria Missick; other relatives and friends: Winifred Pratt, Maureen Newchurch, Betty Knowles, Butch Bain, Philip Roker, Ruth Dean, Pauline Rolle, Sheena Johnson and Joseph Harris, Elscene Pickstock, Marva Storr, Ms. Martha, Annie Horton, Ruth Burrows, Claudia Ferguson, Rev. Milton Lightbourn and family, Deacon Althea Carey and family, the Coke and Ebenezer Methodist Church family, Pastor Mario and Erica Moxey and Bahamas Harvest Church Family; The entire Fox Hill and Johnson Road Community; numerous relatives, friends and organizational groups too numerous to mention.
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Isadora Rolle, 77 of Rosewood Street, Pinewood Gardens and formerly of Richmond Hill, Exuma died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Saturday, May 29th, 2021. She is survived by her sons: Kenneth McKenzie, Oscar Rolle, Constable 2167 Audie Murphy, Jarvis and Jacob Murphy; daughters: Aramintha Murphy Delancy, Tasha Murphy, Canisha Murphy Morley; sisters: Paulette Bullard, Katherine Henry, Sandra Harris, Tonya Motley of USA; brothers: Richard, Alvin, Harold, Arnold and Joseph Smith of USA.; and other relatives. Arrangements for the funeral service are being finalized and details will be announced at a future date
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Private Service For & Family, Apostle Raymond & Pastor Olivia Wells and the family of Lashanda Angelique Livingwaters Kingdom, Apostle Winton & Pastor Joydawn Roberts & the family of Prayer & Deliverance Temple, Bishop Rudolph & Gaitor-Longley, 37 First Lady Pastor Linda Balfour & the family of New Wine Kingdom of Mt. Tabor Estates will be held on Saturday, June 5th, 2021, 12:30 p.m. at Woodlawn Gardens, Soldier Road. Officiating will be Apostle Raymond Wells assisted by Pastor Basil Johnson. Left to cherish her fond and beautiful memories are her husband: Keith Longley, daughters: Keishanna and Keishanique Longley; mother: Angela Gaitor; step-daughter: Keithra Longley; sisters: Min. Shornell Robinson, Antia Jennings (Anwar Jennings Sr.), Tanoya Gaitor, Stacey Miller (Hubert Miller), Evangelist Harvette McIntosh (Jessel McIntosh) and Chardeia Gaitor; brothers: Denver, Dario (Allancia), Laterio, Levan, Cyril, Charvey, Tremayne and Travis (Deandrea) Gaitor; aunts: Eleanor Edgecombe, Eloise Petty (Ellie), Christine Young, Georgina Pennerman & Mavis Gaitor; uncles: Andrew, Anthony & Kevin (Sharon) Pennerman; nieces: Clarnesha Gray, Akema Smith, Chrisnell Marc, Dennique, Darinique, Darielle, Layla, Travissa, Trenaye, Zaria & Zarae Gaitor, Shakinah Miller, Taleah, Jahzra & Bella McIntosh; nephews: Anwar Jr. Ahmad & Antio Jennings, Denver Jr., Liam & Tremayne Jr. Gaitor, Huberto & Deangelo Miller, Javardo Strachan Jr. & Lamont Missick Jr.; motherin-law: Albertha Longley; brothers-in-law: Ryan (Sabrina) & Marvin (Nakarta) Longley; uncles-in-law: Lawson, Aaron & Keith (Rhonda) Hanna; aunt-in-law: Cecile Johnson; adopted sisters: Pastor Lisa Nabbie & Tee Francis; godchildren: Jamiah & Jaliah Nabbie; cousins: Jareco, Shakera, Aleacher, Ellie Jr., Aliyah, Lakiesha, Jason Kristin, Kenya, Nigel Jr., Kevin Jr., Kevinna, Kevon, Keishanna, Andrea, Junior, Listin, Ivan, Jackie, Betty, Brenda, Bertha, Emma, Vangy, Rena, Cyril, Joseph, Charlie, Arthur, Andrey, John, James, Samuel, Shernique, Dencina, Ethlyn, Shernell, Lashanta, Olivia, Darlene, Kenya, Jacque, Anton, Dion, Troy, Reece, Jamal, Jamond, Aaron, Laferia, Edwin, Kerlean & Sanita; other relatives & friends including: Merlena Gilbert & Family, Holman Gilbert & Family, Vernita Morley & Family, Shive Newbold & Family, Bryshon Mackey
Ministries, Pastor James & Cherise Pinder, Mastic Point, Andros family, Little Feet Academy & Excelsior Schools, Mrs. Colebrooke and the staff of Airport Authority, C. C. Sweeting & the class of 2000, management & staff of Road Traffic Department, management & staff of Restview Memorial, management & staff of Island Pavers, The Brotherhood family, Rock Crusher Family, Cascarilla Street Family, Mount Tabor Estates Family, Peardale Crew, Administrators, Staff & Students of Anatol Rodgers, Michael Sr. & Jr. Francis, Jennings Family, Patrice Bain & Family, Patrice Knowles & Family, Denishka McIntosh & Family, Wyome Huyler & Family, others too numerous to mention. (please forgive us if your name does not appear). Viewing will be held in the “Serenity Suite” at Restview Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium Ltd., Robinson and Soldier Road on (TODAY) Thursday from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm.
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Claudia Edwards, 34 of Carmichael Road of Ocho Rios, Jamaica died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Tuesday, May 25th, 2021. She is survived by her sons: Kamini, Alexander, Immanuel; daughter: Shania; mother: Valerie Thompson; father: Colon Edwards; sister: Anneisha; brother: Mario; common-in-law husband: Dominic; mother-in-law: Julie Duncan and other relatives and friends.
announced at a future date
Arrangements for the funeral service are being finalized and details will be
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A Zoom Memorial Service For of the late Shirley Mae Edgecombe); brother-in-law: Roosevelt Brother Felton Bronfield Virgil Sr. and his children: Nanette Adderley and Roosevelt Virgil Jr. (Husband and children of the late Gertrude Virgil, Kevin and Edgecombe, 81 Ramona Edgecombe (children of the late John Edgecombe), of Felton Dale, Fox Hill will be held on Saturday, June 5th, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. The family and Fox Hill Congregation is inviting you to join the live stream on zoom: https://jworg.zoom.us/j/837 52775951?pwd=dTlYbEFhWE5TVld KZHhnZ0NJWmZ1QT09 Meeting ID: 837 5277 5951 Passcode: 060016 He was predeceased by his parents: Bishop John Edgecombe, siblings Louise Mahalia, Peter, James, John, Shirley Mae Edgecombe and Gertrude Virgil. Left to celebrate his transition are his wife: Patricia; children: Dino Saunders; children: Barry and Trishelle Saunders and Anna Marie Gibbs, Stefan (L. Cynthia) Edgecombe and their children: Stefanie and Andre’ Edgecombe and Felicia (Ephraim) Wood and their daughter: Daria Wood; brothers and sisters and their families: Elzonia “Sue” Humes and her children: Desiree Toote, Bridgette Knowles, Franz and Marvin Humes, Jennifer Ingraham, Parrish and Maurice Wallace, Sheila (Admiral) Ferguson and their children: Theresa Myers, Davern Sturrup, Neil Ferguson, Shannon Dean, Kendrick Ferguson and Krishna Larimore, Edward (Ruth) Edgecombe and their children: Chrislyn Dean, Patricia, Jason and Trevor Edgecombe, Candi Lloyd and Tia Roberts, Emily Cox and her children: Dania Sands, Gary and Jason Cox and Aruda McKenzie, Mary Burrows and her children: Natasha Moss, Racquel and Rochelle Burrows and Jamaal Russell. Martha Moncur and her children: Marcus and Hans Moncur and Theo Douglas, Philip (Elaine) Edgecombe and their children: Arthur, James and Peter Edgecombe; other relatives and friends including: Shandy Edgecombe, Charlene King-Kirlew and Carlissa Gittens (children
Carolyn (Dawson) Major and their children: Hayden Dixon, Elke Pettifort, Marco Major, Holman McDonald and his children: Nyree, Ghion and Eric, Colotha (George) Mortimer and her children: Gia, Quistal and Anika, Estella Johnson and her children: Ryan, Raquel and Ramon; friends and neighbors of the Felton Dale, Fox Hill community. Thanks to Jehovah God for the love, support and the prayers from the Fox Hill congregation and all the other loving brothers and sisters who were there for us. We pray for Jehovah’s support as we continue this journey together. Viewing will be held in the Celestial Suite at Restview Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium Ltd., Robinson and Soldier Roads on Thursday (Today) from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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Nerva Finley, 79 of Ethel Street, Ridgeland Park and formerly of South Long Island died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Friday, May 28th, 2021.
and other relatives.
She is survived by her son: Patrick Finley; daughter: Paulette Finley-Lee; daughterin-law: Denise Finley; grandchildren: Deleasha, Patricka and Jayden Finley; brothers: Rudolph and Reggie Adderley
Arrangements for the funeral service are being finalized and details will be announced at a future date
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Funeral Service For and Racquel Forbes; cousins: Edmund and Gloria Strachan, Mary and Mrs. Mary Lagloria Demeritte, 89 Demeritte Joseph Mycklewhite, Gwen and Idris Reid, Keith Strachan, Beryl Huyler, Gareth of #10 Samoa Drive Freeport, Grand Bahama and formerly of Rum Cay, Bahamas will held on Thursday, June 3, 2021, 3:00 p.m. at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, Soldier Road, New Providence, Bahamas. Officiating will be Rev. Emily A. Demerite and Father Philip Hield.
She was pre-deceased by two of her children: Katherine Hilton and Bradley Demeritte. Precious memories will linger in the hearts of her sons: Charles, Kendal “Funky” and Ian Demeritte “Old Prick”; daughters: Karen Woodside, Keva Mackey; grandchildren: Stefan, Charles, Charice, Charlton, Carlos Demeritte, Dion Demeritte, Bradia Demeritte-Longley (Lambert), DeVaughan (Tiffany), Garth “GC” (Catherine), Khari (Ashleigh), Khara Woodside, Rukenya Nash, Kemuel, Kemia and Kendrea Demeritte; Shanique“Nicky”McIntosh, Jamaal, Sharlencio and Iannah Demeritte, Trafford TJ Hilton, Angel Butler, Ariel, Royel, Roytahlia, Royjanae, Roykia, L’Roy and K’roy; great grandchildren: Stefan Jr., Stefanique, Ethan, Jedidiah, Caiou, Ca’Riah, Se’Rhy Demeritte, Michael Prosper, Jamal Jr. Ian, Yahshua, Jamarion, Jamaqirue, Khefri Nash, Hailey Kendall Thompson, Hunter Rose Pratt, Jordan Brown, Kacey Hilton, Alijah Deveaux and Madison McIntosh; siblings: Joseph and Gwen Hepburn, Rhinehart and Zelda Pearson, Viola Rahming and Joyce Morris; nephews and nieces: Christopher (Mary), Leo (Sharon), Lambert, Lynden (Debra) and Lamont (Germaine) Rahming, Linda Fitzgerald, Laverne Hanna (Kevin), Lisa Young (Charles), Sharon Stubbs-Rahming, Sheldon, Sean and Shanika Pearson, Phyllis Sullivan, Debra Miller (David), Gail, Samuel “Aussie”(Domecia), David (Bernadette) and Kevin Hepburn, Keno (Denadre) Archer, Pastor DeeJay (Antoinette) and Scott Hepburn, Inga Bowleg (Hilton), NiKeisha Hepburn-Yanke (Kevin), Presley and Crispin Seymour, Valdez Bowe, Nathalie Miller, Ann Smith (Nigel) and Sharon Turnquest (Lloyd), Patricia Moxey, Leslie Williams, Langston Longley and family and Norma Pyfrom; grand nephews and nieces: Tyrone and Enrico Fitzgerald, Enesca Fitzgerald Smith (Michael), Kevin (Gleana), Kevval Hanna, Kristin Bowleg, Kyla, Joshua Hepburn, Nichilous Yanke, Charles, Chet Young, Leosha, Lavardo, London, Lavon Rahming, Laurel, Lorraine, Lynden Jr., Lyndrick, Lambert Jr., Lakeem and Lamanda Rahming, Lamont, Latrae, Lashan, Lanique, Latoya, Lashae, Leslie, Lamar, Leon Jr. Lanette, Mario McKay, Leslie, Leia Rahming Darien, Dominque, Denair, Miko, Samantha, Sameka Hepburn, Trae Fowler, Dru, Dre, Donavon, Anya, Ishmael, Hepburn, Seaga, Ashley, Christan Fox, Shawniqua, Sherica, Sheldon Jr., Ramon Pearson and Erin Spencer; sons-in-law: Garth Woodside Sr., Leroy Brown; daughters-in-law: Rev. Emily
“Gary” Butler, Eula and Patrick Edwards; other relatives and close friends: Bianca Demeritte, Jenny Demeritte, Greylin, Godfrey, Mark, Deborah, Cecile Demeritte, Maria-anne Culmer, Diane Turnquest, Barbara Hepburn-Reckley, Vivian Strachan, Kendal Butler, family of the Late Milo, Bertram, David, Anzlo, Nat, Canon Dudley, Courtney Sr., Vivian, Ricardo, Lease and Bloneva Strachan; family of the late Willisy Robinson, Corene Thompson, Isaac and Mildred Smith, Rupert “Sexy” Miller, Harcourt Demeritte and Sylvia Roberts, Paul and Bessie Miller, Tyrone Watkins, Theodore and O’lydia Williams, Berthalee Curry, Philip and Linda Ferguson, Wendal Munnings, Hayward “Bump” Duncombe, Quentin “Gun” Curry, Wilfred “Billy” Munnings, Olive and Edith Ferguson, Ian and Sacha Johnson, Tanya Ferguson, Hussein Duncombe, Dolly Dawkins, Carolyn Cooper, Enid Major, Carla and Casabell Hall, Kareem Woods, Rochelle Evans, Tanya Wright, Renee and David McPhee, Roddeno Davis, Michelle Collins, Patricia Hanna, Michelle Miller and sisters, Glen Roberts and family, Waltonique Bartlett, Charltonique Williams, Zedric Saunders, Pedro McPhee, David Beneby and family, Dwayne Smith, Kishna Fowler, Kareem Woods, Kai Bartlett, Adia Farrington, Julian Delancy Ferguson, Louise “Big Weese” Sullivan, The Valley Boys, The Pigs, The Samuels, McPhee, Mackey, Brown, Bain and Hilton families, Samoa Drive, Freeport family, Rt. Hon. Perry Gladstone Christie, Hon Philip “Brave” Davis, Hon. Sen. Frederick Mitchell, Hon. Desmond Bannister, Mr. Algernon Allen and many other family and friends too numerous to mention; other friends: Elaine Poitier, Susan Cargill, Retired Nurse Gretal Curry, Veronica Wilmot, Francita McDonald, Petreal Russell, Beverly Mather, Mrs. Elsie Hepburn, Mrs. Therell Smith, Nurse Nicole Bain, Dr. Catherine Adderley, Jetlyn Stubbs, Sharon Williams, Cherilyn Bain, Shawn Mader, Pamela Ferguson, Jeanine Baillou and Ophthalmology Department and The Grand Bahama Health Services. The family wishes to express thanks to the doctors nurses and other medical professionals both in New Providence and Grand Bahama for their assistance during Mama’s illness.Special thanks to: Drs. Humes, Roland Coral, Paul Ramphal, Dr. Laurette Isaacs, staff of Medical Ward I and 11 (PMH), Sandra Mortimer-Russell; Dr. Clement Prado and Clover Louis (Freeport Clinic), Drs. Ferdinand Fermo, Geraldo Moblan and Vermie Jean Florindo-Perez, Cannon Norman Lightbourne, Ms. Alsatte Deleveaux, Ms. Asanette Morgan, Ms. Ellen Major, Mrs. Carolyn Mark, Mrs. Gloria Archer and The Women United in Prayer group, the late Dr. Augustine Oheuyi, Dr. Odia Stubbs, Nursing Officer Debbie Sands Williams and staff of Pearce Specialty Clinic, Ms. Helen Williamson and the Medical Ward staff especially Nurses Rosa Bain, Andrea Beharrie, Sharon Kemp, Cornell Strachan, Krystal Thompson and Dannielle Seymour. May she rest in peace. Viewing will be held in the “Celestial Suite” at Restview Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium Limited, Robinson and Solider Roads, New Providence, Bahamas on (TODAY) Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
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Mrs. Gloria Davis-Williams, 73
Belhomme and Ysna Fleury-Marie Williams; brothers: Claudius Belhomme, Manius Belhomme, Ylvain Fleury and Ylios Fleury; extended son: Garlin J. Auguste; numerous of #131 Ponce-de-Leon Drive, nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. Freeport, Grand Bahama and formerly of Cape Haitian, Haiti will held on Viewing will be held in the “Serenity Suite” at Restview Saturday, June 5, 2021, 10:00 a.m. Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium Limited, #11at The Church of God of Prophecy, A Coral Road, Freeport, Grand Bahama on (TODAY) Community at Heart Tabernacle Thursday from 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. Church, Coral Road, Freeport, Grand Bahama. Officiating will be Bishop Dr. George E. Thompson, Death Notice For assisted by Minister Barry B. Morris Mr. Nigel Mandel Hield Sr., 41 and Elder Wislet Jackson. Interment will follow at Westgate Memorial Gardens, Hawksbill, Grand Bahama. Precious memories will linger in the hearts of her daughters: Dayanar Davis, Vernetta Williams-Ferguson, Viola WilliamsJules, Claudianna Williams and Aimanite Roy; sons: James Williams and Benty Williams; grandchildren: Beverly Williams, Coby Lee Williams, Brown Williams Jr., Logan Williams, Aristotle Williams, Shaian Williams, Lucinda Williams, Dominique Roy, Joshua Roy, Michael Charles, Stevenson Williams, Maxie Williams, Lukas Dorville, Stefernee Ferguson, Jonathan Valery, Zariah Valery, Jamone WilliamsJules, Viashya Williams-Jules, Jaila Williams-Jules, Brianar Davis, Danenar Davis, Jadan Davis Silver and Jada Davis Silver; grandson-in-law: Ricardo Dames; granddaughterin-law: Althia Williams; great grandchildren: Serena Williams, Tatiana Williams, Antonio Williams, Rafael Williams, Ian Williams, Iian Williams and Tianna Pinder; daughter-in-law: Jennifer Clark-Williams, Mayrse Williams and Carol Williams; sons-in-law: Prince Dean, Joses Jules and Myrto Valery; sisters: Ylianna Belhomme, Alionne
of Bahama Beach, Freeport, Grand Bahama died on Bimini, Bahamas on Sunday, May 23, 2021. He is survived by his wife: Olgine Hield; father: Nathaniel Hield; mother: Alice Hield; children: Nigel Hield Jr., Nathaniel Emmanuel Hield and Dexter Knowles; sister: Natalie Hield; brother: Nathaniel Hield Jr. 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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The onus of expectation – Your part and God’s part
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O far, it seems the stories we have referenced from 2 Kings 4 follow a particular pattern: An issue arises for someone. Spiritual advice is gained. Rescue or an answer ensues. But what about those of us who don’t experience immediate respite or resolve? Or, even worse, what about those of us who have grasped the proverbial brass ring – we have tasted of the promises of God, only to have that same promise wrested from our grasp? What happens to those of us who must endure in the process and fulfilment of expectation? Honestly, I don’t have a cliché for your situation or a “20-day, 30-day, mark it on your calendar” declaration that will appease the situation. I have been in the same place and there are only three things I have found that help us to endure expectation’s complete process: 1. Personal word – the word that we hide in our hearts through study and meditation 2. Personal worship – the psalms, hymns and spiritual songs we use to make melody in our hearts 3. Personal witness – our obedience to evangelism, God’s kingdom agenda I will never negate the important role that church membership plays in our lives, but the lesson I learned in 2020 remains above all. I, along with many others, stood only on the scriptures I had personally studied, the worship I had in my living room and the witness that was made through counselling and ministering to others in evangelism. I have found these three to be undeniable keys to enduring the process of expectation. In addition to these powerful keys, another realisation that keeps me is even after expectation is waited upon and endured,
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What happens to those of us who must endure in the process and fulfilment of expectation? the responsibility to fulfil is not on me. Ever since I started this series, my expectations have been, in a word… tested! To no end I have had to ask: What now? How will I get through this? Where do I go from here? I realised that all the questions I had been asking had been laid at the feet of the same source. I had cast them before God in prayer. This led me to an amazing confirmation – the responsibility of expectation is not mine, it’s the Lord’s!
Let’s recap a portion of the part we play in expectation: 1. We must stand in a posture of projection 2. We must shift our paradigm and see things in a new way 3. We must participate in our own deliverance 4. We must be able to see beyond ourselves and broaden our scope to a kingdom perspective Once we stand firmly upon these pillars,
I truly believe the onus is not on us to meet the expectation, but on God the Father, the divine source. No matter what things look like, God is infallible and cannot lie. His promises are yes and amen – leaving me thoroughly convinced that the responsibility to fulfil what we expect in Him is on Him! Look closely at our friend the Shunnemite woman. She experienced expectation only to have a test of perhaps the utmost strength in endurance when her son fell ill and died. But consider carefully that she did not seek to find her own remedy. She didn’t bother to get the opinion of those around her. She immediately went to the source. She knew one thing – she had gotten a word from God. Her unspoken expectation for a son had been met by the hand of God (when she was simply looking out for the needs of the man of God) and it was from this same source that she sought ultimate remedy. I would never say we should not get help or inquire assistance of anyone! I would never suggest that we not use every godly weapon in our arsenal to obtain our expectation by godly means. But I will declare, without fear of repercussion, that God is accountable to His Word – which holds all His promises. Once we do our part to fulfil the requirements of expectation, I truly believe He is accountable, responsible and the onus placed on Him, to move on our behalf and fulfil it. God bless you this week!
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To worship in truth is to know what we believe in order to be committed.
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THE Anglican Church Women (ACW) conference a few days ago had as its theme “Recharging our Desire to Worship God in Spirit and in Truth”. Let us consider some important elements for reflection. 1. Recharging: When we have a phone, battery drill, razor or anything else that needs to be recharged, we have to plug it in to the electrical outlet, or in the case of a car battery we connect it to another battery, in to order to use it again. The power comes from outside of the thing itself. 2. Recharging our desire: We all know that we have a wide variety of desires. What do you crave? For some it is food, love, sex, a vacation, drugs, chocolate, ice cream, shopping and any number of other things. What lingers on your mind that could be classified as an obsession, addiction, fixation, preoccupation, daydreams, or fantasy? Is your passion for these things greater than your love for the Lord? 3. Recharging our desire to worship God: This presupposes that that there was a desire in the first place. With what level did you begin? Were you a pilot light, a medium flame or a roaring fire ablaze with love and gratitude for God’s saving grace? These questions are for ladies: • Have you had a Mary Magdalene moment with the Lord in the resurrection garden? • Have you had an “alabaster box” moment of forgiveness and grateful devotion? • Have you had a “bent double”
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moment when your life straightened out and burden lifted? • Have you had a moment of self-revelation like the woman at the well? • Have you had your child healed or raised from a death-like situation? • Have you stood at the foot of the cross counting the cost of your salvation? • Have you touched the hem of the Lord’s garment in prayer and was healed? Gentlemen, these are for you: • Have you had your call to leave what you are doing and follow Jesus? • Have you had a change of lifestyle and attitude like Zaccheus or Matthew? • Has Jesus answered your prayer like that of the centurion for someone to be healed? • Have you seen Jesus multiply resources for you as in the story of the feeding of 5,000 people? • Has God enabled you to speak to a crowd of people as Peter experienced? • Have you had a dream that could only have come from God as Joseph had happen to him? • Have you come out of a hot situation as did the Hebrew men in the fiery furnace? We all may identify with these fourteen examples of encounters with Jesus Christ. If you have not personally but know it to be true for a relative, friend, colleague, neighbour or an acquaintance
that a miracle happened, then surely this should charge or re-charge your desire to worship God. This should kindle or re-kindle the flame of your love for the Lord. We have the power from on high in the person of the Holy Spirit to help us to make up our minds to desire to recharge our desire to worship. We are able to: • Enjoy the presence of the Lord, acknowledging that God is always with us • Admit that we are prone to sin and we need the saving grace of God to help us • Pray to avoid succumbing to temptations and to being delayed by distractions and give our undivided attention to God. 4. Worshipping in Spirit and in Truth: This may mean different things to us but we can agree that we need the Holy Spirit to enable us to do this. These are just some of the ways that people describe what worshipping in the Spirit means to them: • Asking the Holy Spirit to worship in you and through you • Entering the throne room of the heaven lies in praise • Feeling an anointing coming over you • Becoming totally unaware of our surroundings • Kneeling in complete submission to God
• Closing our eyes, raising our hands in prayer and praise • Lying prostrate on the floor with complete abandon • Lost in wonder, love and praise • Without feeling anything other than a peace in the silence and stillness To worship in the spirit is to be sincere, not giving lip service to God, but with hearts committed to engage in a meaningful relationship with our creator, redeemer and sanctifier. To worship in truth is to know what we believe in order to be committed. Who is the God of our worship? What does Scripture say about who God is? What does our Church tradition teach? How do we integrate what we study and learn, and what we experience? The Bible is the best place to begin, while the creeds reveal how the Church over the ages has come to understand the tip of the iceberg of who our great God is. We have to discern what is heresy and what is truth wherever we go, what we read and that to which we listen. May God bless you as you recharge your desire to “worship God in spirit and in truth.” •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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DISCOVERING BIBLE STUDY LATER IN LIFE BY ALESHA CADET | TRIBUNE FEATURES WRITER | ACADET@TRIBUNEMEDIA.NET
GROWING up in a Christian home for many Bahamians means either being enrolled in Bible study classes at the family’s church, attending Sunday school, and/or being taught the scriptures by their parents. As adults, many admit to falling short when it comes to keeping up with their studies of the holy text. Others concede that even though they were raised in the faith, they never really paid that much attention to the Bible and its teachings. Tribune Religion spoke to several Christian readers who spoke about their experiences of being drawn back to reading and truly studying the Bible in later years. “It’s not that I do not know of the Word and the Bible’s teaching; I know. But I wanted to learn more. And for the first time in my life when I found myself learning how to study the Bible, how to pray and how to build relationships with people; it was life-changing for me,” said Melissa Kemp. “I sat there learning... as I read the Bible, I realised my heart may have been drawn to the wrong things in life and it was about time I changed that.” Meanwhile, Wanda Forbes she found herself reading the Bible for the first time in her mid-thirties. After discovering so more about the true nature of Jesus,
his deeds, his significance, she said she wishes she had started studying the Bible years ago. “Learning a lesson the first time is always good. As humans we beat ourselves up for things that we should be at peace with, and you will learn this in the
pages of the Bible. When we slip up, God gives us more grace; it is in the Bible. It brings about a great feeling to read and pursue each chapter, but not only reading them, for me it is reading to understand. If I have to read a chapter three times to understand, I will,” said Wanda. Brandon Moss said it was through his children that he really delved deeper in Bible for the first time. “They attend a Christian school, so they know what they are talking about, and I am always so amazed. This is the environment I wanted for them. I want them to grow up knowing that they are not only covered by their parents, but they are also covered in this life by the Almighty God, all of us are,” he said. According to the web.mst.edu website, in a Bible resource written by Ross Haselhorst, it is very common for people who decide to read the Bible for the first time to do the logical thing: start at the beginning and read to the end, just like they would read most other books. However, reading the Bible this way usually results in the following: people have no problem reading through the first two books, Genesis and Exodus, but by the time they reach Leviticus and Numbers, most get bogged down in the seemingly pointless details of genealogies, instructions and rules concerning just about
Is magic immoral? It played a role in the development of early Christianity By SHAILY SHASHIKANT PATEL Assistant Professor of Early Christianity, Virginia Tech (THE CONVERSATION) – People are fascinated by magic. TV shows like “WandaVision” and “The Witcher”, books like the “Harry Potter” series, plus comics, movies and games about people with powers that can’t be explained by God, science or technology, have all been wildly popular for years. Modern pop culture is a testament to
how enchanted people are by the thought of gaining special control over an uncertain world. “Magic” is often defined in the West as evil or separate from “civilised” religions like Christianity and also from the scientific observation and study of the world. But the irony is that magic was integral to the development of Christianity and other religions – and it informed the evolution of the sciences, too. As an expert in ancient magic and
everything. At this point, many people give up, feeling that the scriptures are just not relevant to their lives. But this is not the way to read the Bible, said Mr Haselhorst. “For first-time readers of the Bible I would recommend starting with Luke, then Acts, Genesis, Exodus, John, begin Psalms (a few each time you read several chapters in another book) and Proverbs (one chapter each time you read several chapters in another book); Deuteronomy, and Romans. After reading the above, a person has a reasonable grasp of what the Bible is about. However, hopefully a person will go on to Isaiah, Mark, Ecclesiastes, Hebrews, Joshua, Judges, Ruth, Ephesians, Job, Philippians, First and Second Samuel, the Gospel according to Matthew, Colossians, First and Second Kings, First and Second Corinthians, Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther, Galatians, Song of Solomon, First and Second Thessalonians, Jeremiah, First and Second Timothy, Lamentations, Daniel, James, the rest of the New Testament, and the rest of the Old Testament,” he said. The author noted a good alternative approach is to read the entire New Testament and then the Old Testament, skipping past the parts that are too detailed. early Christianity, I study how magic helped early adherents develop a Christian identity. One part of this identity was morality: the inner sense of right and wrong that guides life decisions. Of course, the darker side of this development is the slide into supremacy: seeing one’s own tradition as morally superior and rightfully dominant. My work tries to return magic to its proper place as a part of the Christian tradition. I show how false distinctions between magic and Christianity were created to elevate ancient Christianity and how they continue to advance Christian supremacy today. The origins of magic
ELIZABETH Olsen as the Scarlet Witch in the Disney+ show “WandaVision”.
In Western culture, magic is often defined in opposition to religion and science. This is problematic because all three concepts are rooted in colonialism. For centuries, many European scholars based their definitions of religion on Christianity, while at the same time describing the practices and beliefs of
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Thursday, June 3, 2021 ● PAGE 39 IN early Christian stories, the magician Simon uses magic immorally to try and gain power and influence. Photo: The Metropolitan Museum of Art
FROM PAGE 38 non-Christians as “primitive”, “superstitious” or “magical.” This sense of superiority helped Europe’s Christian monarchies justify conquering and exploiting Indigenous peoples around the world in a bid to “civilise” them, often through extreme brutality. Imperialist legacies still color how some people think about non-Christians as “others”, and how they label others’ rituals and religions as “magic.” But this modern understanding of magic doesn’t map neatly onto the world of the first Christians. “Magic” has always had many meanings. From what scholars can gather, the word itself was imported from the Persian word “maguš”, which may have described a class of priests with royal connections. Sometimes, these “magi” were depicted as performing divination, ritual activities or educating young boys who would take the throne. Greek texts retained this earlier meaning and also added new ones. The famous ancient Greek historian Herodotus writes that the Persian magi interpreted dreams, read the skies and performed sacrifices. Herodotus uses the Greek word “magos”. Sophocles, a Greek playwright, uses the same term in his tragedy “Oedipus the King”, when Oedipus berates the seer Tiresias for scheming to overthrow him. Although these two Greek texts both date from roughly the early 400s BC, “magician” has different connotations in each. Starting in the first century BC, Latin authors also adapted the Persian term into “magus”. While defending himself at trial for performing “evil deeds of magic”, the second-century philosopher Apuleius claimed he both was and was not a “magician”. He insisted he was like a high priest or a natural philosopher rather than someone who uses unsavory means to get what they want. What’s interesting here is that Apuleius uses one idea of high philosophical magic to combat another idea of crude, self-interested magic. Christianity and magic The first Christians inherited these varied ideas of magic alongside their Roman neighbors. In their world, people
who did “magical” deeds like exorcisms and healings were common. Such people sometimes explained religious or philosophical texts and ideas, as well. This presented a problem for early Christian authors: If wondrous deeds were fairly commonplace, how could a group looking to attract followers compete with “magicians”? After all, Christian leaders like Jesus, Peter and Paul did extraordinary deeds, too. So Christian writers made distinctions in order to elevate their heroes. Take the biblical story of Simon the magician. In Acts 8, Simon’s magical deeds entice the Samaritans and convince them to follow him until the evangelist Philip performs even more amazing miracles, converting all the Samaritans and Simon, too. But Simon relapses when he tries to buy the power of the Holy Spirit, prompting the Apostle Peter to rebuke him. This story is where we get the sin of simony: the purchase of religious office. As I’ve discussed elsewhere, texts like
this do not depict real events. They are teaching tools aimed at showing new adherents the differences between good Christian miracle workers and evil magicians. The earliest converts needed such stories because wonder workers looked a lot alike. Christianity and morality To some ancient people, stories of Jesus’ miracles probably didn’t seem far removed from the deeds magicians performed for money in the marketplace. In fact, the church fathers had to shield Jesus and the Apostles against accusations of practicing magic. They include Origen of Alexandria, who in the middle of the third century AD defended Christianity against Celsus, a pagan philosopher who charged Jesus with being a magician. Celsus argued that the miracles of Jesus were no different from the magic performed by marketplace sorcerers. Origen agreed the two shared superficial
similarities, but claimed they were fundamentally different because magicians cavorted with demons while Jesus’ wonders led to moral reformation. Like the story of Simon the magician, Origen’s disagreement with Celsus was a means of teaching his audience how to tell the difference between morally suspect magicians who sought personal gain and miracle workers who acted for the benefit of others. Ancient authors invented the idea that the miracles of Christians possessed inherent moral superiority over non-Christian magic because ancient audiences were as enticed by magic as modern ones. But in elevating Christianity above magic, these writers created false distinctions that linger even today. • This article is republished from The Conversation, an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. Read the original article here: https:// theconversation.com.
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ASTOR Cynara Munroe is being celebrated by the Miracle Life Global Outreach Ministry not only for her dedicated service over the years, but also for clinching a nomination in the Bahamas Gospel Music Awards. Pastor Munroe has been shining her light by sharing the gospel through singing, preaching the word, providing words of inspiration, and praying for others. Her song, “It’s You”, is a dynamic praise and worship piece and was nominated in the inaugural awards show scheduled for Sunday, June 13 at 6pm. Pastor Munroe is not just a minister of the Gospel but instead a beacon of light for all to see that there is God as described by her church family. As a leader in the church, she has impacted many lives, especially those of women. Miracle Life said they decided to shine a spotlight her, as they see her as an unsung hero. “When God thought about creating a beacon of light in the earth, He created Pastor Cynara Munroe. He created someone whose light would shine bright for all men to see. Someone who would share their light with others whose light have gone dim, or light is nonexistent,” the Miracle Life worship team said in a statement. “Pastor Munroe is a great mentor and worship leader; she brings out the best in her worship team. This is led to numerous awe-inspiring worship experiences at the church. She is considered an instrument of praise and worship. She knows and understands the art of creating and cultivating an atmosphere for God to dwell. It is evident that she seeks the face of God and is clothed in His image to produce His sound in the earth.” The Miracle Life family describes Pastor Munroe as a “Proverbs 31 woman who gives agape love.” “She makes you feel safe. She knows how to find purpose in you and pull it out. She is a woman who is worthy to be called a spiritual mother, mentor and friend. She has taken on the mind of God, by assisting in the growth and development of ministry of the kingdom of God. Her great level of generosity and purity of heart mind and soul is extremely rare in today’s society. Her love and thoughtfulness has (surpassed) the natural ability of man simply because she not only talks God but has proven it to many locally and globally. Her display of love is also evident in her family life.” Pastor Munroe comes from a strong, ambitious, successful and godly family. She was raised to fear and worship God. As a child, she was trained in how to pray. This was the breeding ground for the mighty prayer warrior she was to become. Along her journey, her family has shown great support for her.
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“When God thought about creating a beacon of light in the earth, He created Pastor Cynara Munroe. He created someone whose light would shine bright for all men to see. Someone who would share their light with others whose light have gone dim, or light is nonexistent.”
PASTOR Cynara Munroe’s song “It’s You” has been nominated for a Bahamas Gospel Music Award.
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Pastor Munroe is also loving, supportive wife to Apostle Cleon Munroe. She not only calls him husband, but respects him as her spiritual father, friend, mentor, lover and confidant. Apostle Munroe has played an instrumental role in pushing his wife to be the woman she is today, the church family said. “Moreover, her love for her stepchildren, CJ and Ariel, is amazing. There is a saying about family not always being blood...(instead) it is the people in your life who want you in theirs; the ones who accept you for who you are; the ones who would do anything to see you smile and love you no matter what This is clearly displayed in the relationship between Pastor Munroe and her stepkids,” said the Miracle Life team. “It is our pleasure to honour such a mighty woman.”