Thursday, June 19, 2025
Due to the volume of obituaries this week, a continuation of the obituaries are found on pages 12 and 13 in the main section of the paper.
Funeral Service For Locksley Olander Cartwright, 67
of Gray’s, Long Island, will be held at St. Athanasius Anglican Church, Lower Deadman’s Cay, Long Island, on Saturday, 21st June, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. Fr. Ruel Strachan assisted by other members of the Clergy will officiate. Interment will follow in Gray’s Public Cemetery, Gray’s, Long Island.
He is predeceased by his Wife: Debra Cartwright; Parents: Delbert and Emma Cartwright; and Brother: Gary Cartwright.
He is survived by his Daughter: Megan (Donovan) Whyms; Son: Tyrell Cartwright; Sisters: Charlotte (Ormand) Moss and Muriel (Clinton) Cartwright; Brothers: Lawrence (Ann) Cartwright, Delbert (Nora) Cartwright; Parents-in-law: Nigel and Catherine Wells; Sisterin-law: Sally (Leonard) Hutcheson; Brothers-in-law: Jack and Keith Wells; Aunt: Verona Cartwright; Nieces and Nephews: Wayne, Brian (Audra), Oren (Casey), Cassandra, Graeme (Dawn), Marvin (Melissa), Cleophas (Dawn), Carlton, Sterling (Kera), Delaeno (Roynanne), Portia, Delton (Kendra), Steven, Christopher (Ruth), Joy, Nakia, Leonard, Marcus (Deandra),Crystal (Duncan), Matthew (Syann), Nakita (Desmond), Mannie (Glendisha), Perseus and Keitra; Numerous Grand Nieces and Nephews including, but not limited to: Ethan, Byron, Brandon, Marissa, Angelina, Imani, Yasmine, Giselle, Chrysti, Arianna, Dylan, Elijah, Aliyah, Nolan, Gabrielle, Ariana, Leah, Clayton, Cleophas Jr., Catelyn, Ashton, Christina, Josiah, Emma, Arianna, Jordan, Raino, Rico, Isabel and Christopher; Friends: Kenneth Cartwright, George and Leta Fox and family, Karen and Elden Moree, Eugene Moree, Jenny Cartwright, Pierre Forté, Fanny Oldfield and the boys, Angeligue McDowall and Roger Cartwright; and many other relatives, friends, fishing family and clients too numerous to mention.
Relatives and friends may pay their respects at St. Theresa’s Anglican Church, Gray’s, Long Island, on Friday, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., and on Saturday at St. Athanasius Anglican Church, Lower Deadman’s Cay, Long Island, from 8:00 a.m. until service time.
Funeral Services for
DONNICA ALEXCIA DUNKLEY, 37
of Eastwood Estates, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday 21st June 2025 at William Johnson Convention Center (Church of God Auditorium), Joe Farrington Road. Officiating will be Bishop Tavares Johnson and Bishop Andrew Daubon assisted by other ministers of the Gospel. Donnica is preceded in death by her father: Rev. Erwin Dunkley.
Left to cherish her memories are her Mother: Ann Dunkley; Brother: DeMario (Tiffany); Grandmother: Monica Pink; Nephews and Niece: Oliver, Violet and Gabriel Dunkley; Aunts and Uncles: Earl (Maise) Dixon, Deneze (Floyd) Lewis, Tex (Blossom) Daubon, Carl (Marlene) Daubon, Barbara (John) Morgan, Wayne Daubon, Inez Walters, Dr. Arleen Dunkley Evans, Doreen Baker, Dorothy Dunkley-Thompson; Godmother: Ellie Whittaker; Godchildren: Addison Knowles, Khalil Whyms, and Caleb Lockhart; Cousins: Melissa Duru, Christopher Evans, Jacqueline Richardson, Dr. George Aninwene Jr., Richard Evans, Michelle Thompson-Gumbs, Dr. Amanda Aninwene, Barrington Daubon, Sophia Daubon, Bishop Andew Daubon, Mark Dixon, Claudette Dixon, Lorraine Dixon, Shernette Dixon, Dainia Moore, Kim Lewis, LoreLewis; Friends: Daphne S. McKinney Lewis, Courtney Cunningham, Raquel Smith, Akeem Saunders, BMES Class of 2004, Dominque Goodine, Alarie Alghali, Rozana Majumdar, Dr. Vanessa Martin, Lisah St. John, Janeen Martin, (2010 Wells College), Pleasant Pennerman, The Roper Family, Bishop Hutchinson and Family, Dacia Smith and Family, and Bishop George Harris and Family, Sheila Thompson, Kevin Tomlinson, Yvonne Lee, Rev. Kenny Mackey, Faculty, Staff and Students at NCA, Member of the Church of God Bahamas; and a host of relatives and friends.
May Her Soul Rest in Peace!
Friends may pay their last respects at Bethel Brothers Morticians & Crematorium, #44a Nassau Street on Friday 20th June 2025 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and at the church on Saturday 21st June 2025 from 10:00 a.m. until service time.
ARETHA OILEY WHITFIELD, 78
of Kenilworth Street and formerly of San Salvador, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday 20th June 2025 at St. George’s Anglican Church, Mt. Rose Avenue. Officiating will be Fr. Andrew Toppin assisted by other members of the clergy. Cremation will follow.
Left to cherish Aretha’s fond memories are her Sisters: Maltina Whitfield-Bastian and Carrol Whitfield-Williams; Brothers: Nelson, Gary, and Charlie Whitfield; Nieces: La’Keisha, Tamara, Kenria, and Kenrice Whitfield, Keria Barry, Camille, Shakan, Shavati, Tanille, Andorica, Carlesha Bastian, Melony, Etty, Verdine, and Olga Deveaux; Nephews: Jerome Stubbs, Gregory, Kenwood, Elvis, Clay, and Kirk Bastian, Nelson Jr., Nelsano, Shanario, Kenrico, Kenron, and Tario Whitfield, Dennis, Dax, and Dudley Deveaux, and Matthew Hunt; Step Mother: Edna Williams-Whitfield; Sisters-in-law: Cherry Whitfield, Esthermae Johnson, and Nola Deveaux; Cousins: Bruce, Elworth, Eric, Robert, Leon, Kenny Storr, Magdell Johnson, Anna, Althea Storr, Ruth Edgecombe, Shirley Williams; Other relatives and friends: Sherry Wood and family, Judy Mortimer and family, Cedric Storr, Betty Smith, Sharon Winder, Desmond Stanthebury and family, Geraline Johnson and family, Jamaal McKenzie and family, Brenda, Rose, Christine and Freddie Whitfield, Lionel Rolle, Whitfield The entire Kenilworth Street and family, Minister Jomo Campbell and family, Mr. Taylor and family, The Sugar Loaf and Long Bay San Salvador family.
May Her Soul Rest in Peace!
Friends may pay their last respects at Bethel Brothers Morticians & Crematorium, #44a Nassau Street on Thursday 19th June 2025 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and at the church on Friday 20th June 2025 from 9:00 a.m. until service time.
Funeral Service for
ELDER BARTON CLAXTON DUNCANSON SR., 72
of Star Estates and formerly of Bottle Creek, Turks and Caicos Islands, will be held at 12:00 noon. on Saturday 21st June 2025 at Believer’s Gospel Chapel, Prince Charles Drive. Officiating will be Bishop Deanza Cunningham assisted by Pastor Edmund Dorsett and Pastor Roderick Rolle. Interment will follow in Lakeview Memorial Gardens and Mausoleum, J.F.K Drive and Gladstone Road.
Elder Barton is preceded in death by his Mother: Cecelia Duncanson; Father: William Duncanson; First wife: Eudene Duncanson; Brothers and Sisters: Eva Hamilton and Porter Duncanson; Niece: Dena Hamilton.
Left to cheris his fond memories are his Wife: Dorenda Duncanson; Children: Barton Duncanson Jr. (Victronia), Dana Duncanson and Juliana Clarke (Cristoff); Stepchild: Anthonesha Forbes; Brothers and Sisters: William Blythe Duncanson (with Stephanie) and Veronica Duncanson; Brothers and Sisters-in-law: Eldridge Gardiner, Ethan Gardiner, Dornica Clarke; Nieces and Nephews: Owen, Bryan and Deadria Hamilton, Beryn and Brochelle Duncanson, Tommy Duncanson (with Churaine), Porter Duncanson Jr., Dr. Ancela Duncanson (with Dr. Maurice Blakely), Dwayne Duncanson Sr., Shanino Duncanson, and Portia Duncanson; Grand Nieces and Nephews: Sascha Hamilton-Miller, Natasha, Tonique, Alicia, Dwayne Jr., D’Angelo, Lamar, D’Ajae, Brandon, Brianna, Satarah and William Duncanson, Summer and Brandon, Lauren and Logan Hamilton and Bryce Duncanson; Special Family and Friends: The Duncanson Family of The Bahamas, Evangeline Penn & Family, Dr. Jacqueline Penn-Knowles & Charles Knowles, Javon McIntosh & Anya Penn-McIntosh, Pastor Roderick Rolle & The Believers’ Gospel Chapel Family, Pastor Ron Shearer & The Blue Hill Gospel Chapel Family, Pastor Edmund Dorsett & The East Street Gospel Chapel Family, Bishop Deanza Cunningham & The Christ Community Church Family, Pastor Sterling Moss & Family, Arnold Dorsett & Family, Marjorie Wallace & Family, Blonevia Johnson & Family, Arnold McCartney & Family, Ted Thompson & Family, Vylma Thompson-Curling & Family, Churchill Bethel & Family, Ursula Chisolm & Family, Paula McGregor & Family, Dwayne Gibson & Family, Vernelle Butler & Family, Brian Stubbs & Family, Stephen Knowles & Family, Phillip Greenslade & Family, Ricky Ferguson & Family, Henry Colebrooke & Family, Martin Farrington & Family, Eula Mortimer & Family, Quinton Bethel & Family, Vernon Deal & Family, Cynthia Gibbs & Family, Ruth Lightbourne & Family, J.C. Sweeting & Family, David Knowles & Family, Charlene Hall & Family, Linda Smith & Family, Lowell Mortimer, Anthony Pratt & Family, Ken Francis & Family, The Family of the late
Eudene Duncanson, The Allen Family, The Bain Family, The Bethel Family, The Carey Family, The Carter Family, The Claire Family, The Cooper Family, The Dorsett Family, The Garraway Family, The Gibson Family, The Godet Family, The Jackson Family, The Johnson Family, The McCartney Family, The Rolle Family, The Sands Family, The Shearer Family, The Stubbs Family, The Wallace Family, The United Assemblies of Brethren Family, The Duncanson Family of Turks & Caicos Islands, The Adams Family, The Astwood Family, The Been Family, The Hamilton Family, The Higgs Family, The Saunders Family, The Seymour Family, The Smith Family, The Duncanson Family of The United States, The Kennedy Family, The Duncanson Family of Canada, The Hamilton Family; Other Family and Friends including (but not limited to): The Bethune-Cookman University Community, the Spanish Wells Community Family and many other families, friends and assemblies throughout the Commonwealth of the Bahamas, Turks & Caicos Islands, Canada, United States and Europe. The family apologizes for any omission of names.
May His Soul Rest in Peace!
Friends may pay their last respects at Bethel Brothers Morticians & Crematorium, #44a Nassau Street on Friday 20th June 2025 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and at the church on Saturday 21st June 2025 from 11:00 a.m. until service time.
Death Notice for
ANTHONY JOSEPH MULLINGS, 73
of Grove Avenue, West Bay Street and formerly of Matthew Town, Inagua, died at his residence on Wednesday 18th June, 2025.
He is survived by his wife: Barbara Mullings; daughter: Bianca Mullings-Munroe; sons: Ricardo and Romeo Mullings; grand children: Tatum Knowles, Kodi and Karson Munroe, Ricajaynae, Kaden, Aj, Brandon and Jamie Ricardo Mullings and Kalii Williams; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
Funeral Service for
PATRICIA PRONECIA CULMER, 55
of Wind Street, Sea Breeze Estate, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday 21st June 2025 at Central Gospel Chapel, Christie and Dowdeswell Street. Officiating will be Pastor William Knowles Jr. assisted by other ministers of the Gospel. Interment will follow in Lakeview Memorial Gardens and Mausoleum, J.F.K. Drive and Gladstone Road.
Left to cherish fond memories of Patricia are her Husband: Reno Culmer; Brothers: Albert II and Corey Bain; Sisters: Christine Bain, Albertha Bethel, Dellarese Miller, Margaret Kemp; Brothers-in-law: Tyrone Miller II, Bernard Kemp, Cleveland Symonette, Chief Petty Officer Martin Culmer, Rev. Harold Culmer and Hartley Bootle; Sisters-in-law: Melanie Bain, Nadia Bain, Winifred Hall, Retired Administrator Margaret Symonette, Bernice Sands, Mary, Vanria, Chinyre, Adriann and Alva Culmer; Nephews: Senior Lieutenant Darron Bethel, Wendell Lawrence, David Bethel, Dentry and Tyrone III Miller, Albert III Bain, Phillip, Dedrick, George Kemp, George Jr. and Chad Bain, Able Seaman Camron Shepherd, Ednol Smith, Curlin Rolle, Prince Thompson, Cedric and Valentino Hall, Lamar Symonette, Ajoa Kelly, Ryan Ferguson, Darryl Bridgewater, Corrections Officer Martin Jr., Douglas Culmer, Dario McPhee, Dax Stubbs, Tyler Sealey, Andre Allen, Kevin Sands, Santiago and Antonio Hanna, Jean Thervil, and Jowhitney Sands; Nieces: Abigail Bethel, Tyresha, Tyesha, Tayla Miller, Anasasha Newbold, Lavanna Antee, Asia, Alliyaha Bain, Garvarnique, Elaine Kemp, Sherekia Lawrence, Nursing Officer Maria Smith, Nadine Rolle, Sheena Thompson, Attorney Melissa Hall, Nurse Cleopatra, Sharmilla Symonette, and Latalca Sands, Danielle, Skylar Culmer, Shakeia Lightbourne, Dachye Stubbs, Elliott Thervil, Shaneice and Shaniqua Forbes, Troyann and Tatyana Knowles and Able Woman Marine Montoya Deal; Uncles: George Ambrister, Charles Butler, Van Major, Floyd Pennington, Kinsley Bain and Bernard Davis of Freeport, Grand Bahama; Aunts: Linamae Phillips, Williamae Pennington, Alice Phillips, Maxine Ambrister, Brenda Knowles, Francis Pratt, Freda Major, Beverly and Precina Rolle Dora Butler and Arminetha Wilson, Deaconess Annis Antrobus, Wilma Bullard, Joyce and Claretta Culmer; Grandnephews: Temiko, Joshua, Lawrence DeAngelo, Jayden Roberto Bain, Rashawn Storr, Richard Turnquest, Ian Adams, Jayden Demeritte, Deangelo, Cedric Jr., Nathan, Justice Hall, Rashad and Marine Seaman Cameron Shepherd, Prince Thompson Jr., Curlin Rolle Jr., Philip Stubbs, Takeo Leary, Tashon Smith, Lamar Symonette Jr., D’Mario Beauchamp, Lemuel George, Shavado Smith, Ryan Ferguson Jr., Keyshawn Gibson, Jayden Cox and Chosen Knowles; Grandnieces: Andrea, Naomi, Isabella, Yazmine, Olivia Lawrence, Cassidy Nathalia,
Nathania Newbold, Ancee, Bella, Hailey Bain, Daelyn Hutchenson, La’Nay Collie, Lekera Turnquest, Ashlyn Adams, Shamyiah, and Manarj Hall, Savannah and Shanice Butler, Shandia Thompson, Christlyn Rolle, Tyiesha Leary, Clinique Clarke, Brittany Pratt, Willow Gibson, Gabrielle Clarke, Jessica Pinder, Stephanie Kelly, C’ana Sands, Kristen Colebrooke; Cousins: Remon, Tracy, Clayton, Raymond, Demond, Glen, Floyd Jr. Garnet, Max, Chester, Nolan, Kevin, Kenton, Burke Jr., Jerome, Tyreke, Kinsley, Dellie, Jenny, Monique, Rosella, DeAndrea, Juaniqua, Crystal, Jacqueline, Cloradell, Lorenna, Karen, Samantha, Albertha, Betty, Vandrea, Vanda, Georgina Deidra, Andrea, Velma, Cindy, Christine, Celestene; Other Relatives and friends including: Elders and Deacons and members of Central Gospel family, Proprietors and staff of Swiss Pastry Shop, Sally Ferguson, Twana Lockhart, Cynthnia Munnings, Kerenza McKenzie and family, Families of the late Ida and Basil Rahming, Winston and Elenor Bullard, Harolf and Rev. Marina Bullard, Loretta Culmer-Taylor, Thelma Culmer-Cartwright, Richard Culmer, Garnett Culmer, George Berkel D’Arcy Rahming and Family, Central Intelligence Bureau, RBDF Intelligence and Member of the Bahamas Judo Federation.
May Her Soul Rest in Peace!
Friends may pay their last respects at Bethel Brothers Morticians & Crematorium, #44a Nassau Street on Friday 20th June 2025 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and at the church on Saturday 21st June 2025 from 9:00 a.m. until service time.
Death Notice for ELAINE ALICEANNA MOXEY-MAJOR, 103
of Hay Street and formerly Ragged Island died on Sunday 15th June, 2025.
She is survived by her daughters: Florinda Pintard, Cynthia Hall, Mildred Pickstock, Sandra Williams and Patricia Bethel; son: Lewis Ronald Major; numerous grand, great and great- great grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
Death Notices for
FULTON EUGENE SAMUELS SR., 73
of Murphyville Road, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Thursday 12th June, 2025.
He is survived by his wife: Valerie Samuels; daughter: Valene Samuels; sons: Sean, Rashad, Fulton Jr., Condell, Ranard and Shaquille; grandchildren: Sean, Isaac, S’niah, Condell Jr. and Ariana; sisters: Cheryl and Charlene; brother: Leroy Jr.; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
ANTHONY CLIFFORD ALLEN OBE, 81
of West Bay Street, died at his residence on Sunday 15th June, 2025.
Anthony is preceded in death by his beloved wife: Beverley Allen (née Gibbs); Brothers: William and Everrette Allen; Sisters: Miriam Allen and Patricia Styles.
He will be lovingly remembered by his Daughters: Tami Kassim (Akram Kassim) and Toni Chris Allen (Edouard Ratiarson); Grandchildren: Emma, Anna, Tiako, and Aina; Sister: Sheila Armbrister; and a host of other relatives and friends including: The Allen and Gibbs families, the extended community from Carmichael Road and Scotiabank.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Christ Church Cathedral on Tuesday, July 1st, 2025, at 11:00 a.m.
JOUETTE SMITH SR., 52
of McKinney Avenue, Stapledon Gardens, died at his residence on Wednesday 11th June, 2025.
He is survived by his son: Jouette Smith Jr.; mother: Norma Williams; sisters: Melanie Whyms, Bridgette Lamm, Aldeka Thompson and Cassandra Smith; brothers: Donald Williams, Rechiel and Ian Smith; and a host of other relatives and friends
Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
FAITH RAHMING-ENE, 86
of Stapledon Gardens and formerly of Clarence Town, Long Island, died at Doctors Hospital on Tuesday 17th June, 2025.
She is survived by her daughter: Dr. Inyang Ene; son: Efiong Ene; grandson: Re’John Ene; sister: Melanie Thompson; brother: Lambert Rahming; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
Death Notice for Police Reserve Inspector LERNEX GEORGE WILLIAMS, 52
of Howard Street died on Sunday 15th June, 2025.
Lernex is preceded in death by his Son: Lavon Williams; Aunt: Louise Simmons.
He is survived by his Parents: Mary Stovel and Clifton George Williams; Children: Lanario Williams, Lamar Williams, Laurynn Williams and Latayah Poitier; Adopted Daughter: Danesha McPhee; Grand-Daughter: Láel Williams; Sisters: Lisa Stovel-Rolle and Georgette Williams; Brothers: Harold Louis Stovel II and Leroy Stovel; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
Funeral Service For
David Darling, 83
a resident of Eaton Road, Yellow Elder, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly of Matthew Town, Bahamas and Lovely Bay Acklins, Bahamas will be held at Southside Christian Minstries, Dignity Gardens, New Providence on Saturday, 21st June, 2025 at 11:00am. Offciating will be Apostle Clifford Smith III assisted by other minsters of the gospel. Interment will be held at Southren Cemetery, Cowpen and Spikenard Roads, New Providence.
He was predeceased by his wife: Margaret Darling; son: Johnathan Darling.
He is survived by his children: Timothy Darling, Lillian Darling Robert’s ( Federick Roberts), Debbie Darling Smith, Tiffany Darling Smith (Erlin Smith); grandchildren: Tameka & Timothea Darling, Kimeron Knowles, Mark Hinsey Jr. (MJ), Kamaji & Ethan Smith; great grandchildren: Ke’nya Mackey & Edphea Cartwright; step daughters: Ivrance Clarke & Ellamae Collie; sisters: Geneva Rolle (Rosevelt Rolle) Queenie Barry (Charles Barry); adopted family: Queenie Butler, Barry, Latario and Utha Butler, Charleane and Trevor Barry; numerous nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
Family and friends may pay there last respects at Memories Funeral Home, #85 Mount Royal Avenue
Funeral Services For
Cranda Taylor, 52
of #304 Bahamia Arms, Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, June 21, 2025, 2:00pm at Grace Church of Nazarene, Hanna Hill, Eight Mile Rock, Grand Bahama. Officiating will be Pastor Collie Theoc. Interment will follow at Harbour West Public Cemetery.
She was predeceased by her father: Charles Taylor; sister: Kaylisa Jones; brother: Charles Taylor Jr.
She is survived by her children: Alexandria Taylor, Seirra King, Nathaniel King; mother: Princess Taylor; husband: Edward King (divorced); significant other: Gary Deveaux; grandchildren: Trinity Ealy, Faith Taylor, Hope Noelssaint, Hole Noelssaint and Centuri Sands; siblings: Bethann Bowleg and Ian Taylor; in-laws: Elwood Jones, Tony Bowleg, Romeka Taylor and Atia Swayer; nieces: Latesha Murphy, Georgette Jones, Eleasha Jones, Breanae Jones, Rania Stuart, Derinque Stuart, Jasmine Russell, Ianna Taylor, Nevaeh Taylor, Quamesha Taylor, Laquasha Jones, Amaya Smith and Amara Smith; nephews: Edward Jones, Isiah Jones, Elwood Jones, Diano Taylor, Ian Taylor Jr., Kaman Jones, Latrea Russell, Alexis Grant, Joshua Russell, Justine Russell, Ayden Jones and Randy Ferguson; aunts: Erica, Elenor, Victoria, Mary, Donna, Rosie and Shay Charlton; Juinita Taylor, Anna, Dinny, Ung, Chalan, Bridget and Fritz; uncles: Paul, Meshach, Abednego, John, Shadrach and Timothy Charlton; cousins: Carla, Jennifer, Maclene, Sharicka, Tasha, Sharona, Paul Jr. Donesha, Shanice, Ded, Jessica and Rose Charlton and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.
Viewing will be held in the “Royal Suite” at Westside Memorial Mortuary, Hanna Hill, Eight Mile Rock on Friday, June 20, 2025 from 12:00 noonto 6:00pm.
of #233 Jansel Court, Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, June 21, 2025, 11:00am at St. Agnes Roman Catholic Church, Eight Mile Rock, Grand Bahama. Officiating will be Fr. Yves Gatteraeu. Interment will follow at Harbour West Public Cemetery.
He is survived by his daughter: Marie Rosemise Degand; son: Robertson Romage, Pierre Robert Romage; mother: Marie Rose Louis Fils; father: Sidanis Romage; brothers: Andre Romage, Michelais Romage; sister: Marie Rose; son-in-law: Rudolph Degard; daughter-in-law: Ghislaine Vilburn; grandchildren: Norah Degand, Raniyah Robin Romage; nephew: Richard Destine, Jean Destine; niece: Sophie Destine; step children: Charlene Jean, Makka Dumon, Billy Louima; and a host of other relatives and friends including: Marie Vierge Decimus, Tony, Rochnelle Laing, Sergo Dumond, Meprisia Fenelon, Natasha Laing, Rolina, Masi, Rolanda, Giwa, Baba, Jones Town Community, Jansel Court Association, Rodney, Jayden, Aiden, Christian, Narvado, Renaldo, Ethan, Monique, Mary, Christina, Ayden TBoy, Ciara, Angel, Jonnia, Daya, Aline, Pauline, Cameo, Phergens, Carline.
Viewing will be held in the “Chapel of Eternal Rest” at Westside Memorial Mortuary, Hanna Hill, Eight Mile Rock, Grand Bahama on Friday, June 20, 2025 from 12:00 noon to 6:00pm.
Robert Romage, 77
Funeral Services For
Lynnan Leviticus Nixon, 65 affectionately called “Hefty”
of Carmichael Road, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly of Wemyss Bight, Eleuthera, Bahamas will be held on (TODAY) Thursday, June 19, 2025, 10:00am at Bible Truth Ministries, Martin’s Close, New Providence. Offciating will be Reverend A. Alan Strachan (Balm In Gilead Fellowship International) assisted by other Ministers of the Gospel. Interment will be held in The Catholic Cemetery, Tyler Street, New Providence.
Left to cherish his memories are his wife: Roslyn Nixon; daughters: Dr. Neresa (Bernard) Bandelier, Jobina Bain, Joann Rolle, Lynette Nixon and Latonia (Kenrad) Nixon-Brown; son: Dexter Alonzo (Zellie) Hall; grandchildren: Bernae & Brianna Bandelier, Kendan & Kaylynn Brown, Dexter Jr., Denero and Cordero & Zariah Hall; brothers: Bishop Daniel, Rev. Carl (Charlamae) & Rev. Dr. Hartman (Laverne) Nixon II; sisters: Genevieve Gibson, Cordella Williams, Magdalene (Andrew) Thompson & Rebecca (Selvin Sr.) Richards; in-laws: Janet Nixon, Brenda Rolle, Rita Ann Saunders, Lolita Forde, Marilyn Simmons, Anthony Rolle, Naomi Ferguson, Donna & Coralee Mackey, Patrick Murphy, Theophilus (Kim) & Allan Cunningham; nieces & nephews: Gary & Patrice Young, Dr. Laterah (Jonathan) Munnings, Shanette, T. Marissa, Cherise, Amos (Sherette), Bishop Aaron Sr. (Karen), Mackery (Karlene), Daniel Jr. (O’Cara) Nixon, Delta (Christopher) Blevins, Hartman Nixon III, Travarez (Shaina), Alfred (Sheneka), Carvel, Charlene, Cindy & Crystal Nixon, Carmelita (Antonio) Rolle, Portia Williams, Owanta (Elroy) Johnson, Gervern Gibson Sr., Selicia (Anthony) Rolle, Selvin Richards Jr., Magandrion (Chakelle) & Cyrilia Thompson, Nicholas Knowles, Laverne Thompson, Marshalyn Johnson, Benia Dean, Shantell, Shannondore & Sharma Forbes, Sharita (Jason) Edgecombe, Jamicko (Indira) Forde, Sebastian (Brianna) Carey, Colette (Luval) Bain, Latisha Munroe, Latoya & Sidney Simmons Jr., Toarnovia Rolle, Marcio Rolle, Alistina & Ann-Marie Butler, Anisca (Jaquin) Beans, Anastacia (Dion) Wallace, Lisa Ferguson, Apostle Dr. Carmetta Woods, Prophetess Maxine Woods, Crystal & Nina Knowles, Renaldo Shurland, Tenaj Turner, Patrick Murphy Jr., Theophilus Jr., Alexis, Theophanis, Bria, Toria, Joshua & Andrew Cunningham; numerous grandnieces & nephews and a host of other family & friends: Shavana Rolle, Stephen Seymour, Keilan McSweeney, Terrance Winder and Family, The Nixon & Barr Families, Aunt Jane Moultrie’s Descendants, Mena Nixon-Forbes’ Descendants, The Wemyss Bight & Waterford Communities of Eleuthera, The Descendants of Little Farmer’s Cay Exuma, Queen’s College Class of ‘77, Balm In Gilead Church Fellowship International Family, Aurthur Higgs & Family, The
Rolle Family, Rev. A. Alan Strachan and Family, Pastor George Carey and Family, The Culmer Family, Mr. Ricardo Evans and Family, St. Francis Xavier’s Cathedral Family.
Viewing will be held at the church on (TODAY) Thursday from 8:30 am until service time.
Death Notice For Antenice
Bernice Thompson, 49
of Kendal Avenue, South Beach, New Providence, Bahamas died on Thursday, June 12, 2025 at the Princess Margaret Hospital.
Funeral Service For Antenice Bernice Thompson, 49
will be held on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 2:00 pm in the Chapel at Restview Memorial Mortuary & Crematorium Limited Robinson & Soldier Roads, New Providence. Offciating will be Pastor Leroy Major. Cremation to follow.
She leaves behind a legacy of laughter and a thousand precious moments etched into the memories of those who loved her. Though we mourn her passing, we celebrate a life lived with purity, disguised purpose, and love beyond measure.
She is survived by her loving and devoted sisters: Shenique Hanna (caregiver) and Natasha Cooper (caregiver); brother-in-law: Antoine Hanna; nieces: Tahljha Symonette (caregiver) and Oliviah Cooper; nephews: Kennwarie Forbes, Kesmond Farrington Jr., Uriah Brown and Antoine Hanna Jr.; uncles: Newton Thompson and Ronald and Bruce Darling; aunt: Penny Thompson; godmother: Anamae Ferguson and family; numerous cousins including: Sinisha and Shakantala Thompson, and Cinte Roker, Jade Darling; and a host of other relatives and friends including: Crystal Johnson, Shaquelia Allen, Dr Cyprian Strachan (Javon Medical Center), Dr. Hilgrove Lightbourne and Nurse Samantha Evans (Deadman’s Cay Clinic). We are forever grateful for the light and lessons in humility that she brought into our lives.
Viewing will be held at Restview Memorial Mortuary & Crematorium Robinson & Soldier Roads on Monday, June 23, 2025 from 11:00am to 5:00pm and on Tuesday from 10:00am until service time.
Funeral Service For
Audrey Ann Rolle, 63
of West Avenue, Carmichael Road, New Providence, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, June 21, 2025, 10:00am at Free In Jesus, Wulff Road, New Providence. Offciating will be Pastor Trevor Stubbs assisted by other Ministers of the Gospel. Interment will be held in Southern Cemetery, Cowpen & Spikenard Roads, New Providence.
Audrey Ann was predeceased by her mother: Rettmae Sands; father: Allen Saunders; brothers: John Sands, Steven Sands; sister: Vernitta Sands.
Precious memories will forever linger in the hearts of her husband: Alfred Rolle; sons: Patrick Saunders, Tomiko Saunders and Alfred Theophilus Rolle; daughters: Natasha Major, Alfreda Rolle, Alissia Rolle, Latoya Rolle and Angelette Rolle; step daughter: Latischa Rolle; sisters: Laverne Connolly, Sharon and Sherlene Sands; Diane Saunders-Sargent, Louise Saunders-Cooper, Una Saunders-Sweeting and Cheryl Saunders; sisters-inlaw: Anna Sands, Carolyn Sands, Marion and Martha Evans, Elvis “Nick” Sands, Kirk Sands, Jeffery, Floyd, John and Ricardo Saunders; brotherin-law: Wenzel Connolly Sr. and Milton Evans; grandchildren: Patrick Saunders Jr., Giselle, Tomiko Saunders Jr., and Aiden Saunders, Rashon Johnson, Ashanta and Marcus Major, Drogo and Logan Beadle Alicia Rolle, Jordyn Smith and Blake Bellot, Latavia Barr and Chase Rolle, Chloe Gilbert, Meguel Brennen and Keneisha Rolle; nieces: Jennifer, Erica and Vanda Sands, Crystal Green and Cordissa Neily, Laretta Sands-Allen, Annastacia Sands-Brown, Lashanda, LaKhia, LaQuania, and LaNiqua Sands, Kadedra Sands Latera and Leandra Connolly Stevette, Ebonique, Shaquelle and D’shante Sands, Phylicia, Danae, Philane and Danitra Sargent, Travonya Cooper, Jentry Sweeting, Jasmine, Kristy and Brittany Saunders, Fendi Saunders, Dacia Gramlick, Richae Saunders, Joseph Wallace; nephews: John Sands Jr., Travis, Terrance and Desmond Sands, Wenzel Connolly Jr., Antoine Munroe, Javargo Sands and Dominic Neely, Philip Sargent Jr., Trevon Cooper, Jeremy and Justin Sweeting, Michael Saunders, Matthew Saunders, Jeffry Saunders Jr., Alexis Saunders, John, Angelo and Allan
Saunders, Ricardo and Isaac Saunders; cousins: Beverely, Candy, Deon, Shanique, and Ricky, William, Howard, Nia, and Tanya Knowles, Ellen Daniels, Valerie, Freddie, Terry and Roshell Roberts, Laquinta, Chekera, Patricia Sawyer, Gussy, Dexter and Delroy Lewis, William, James, Bernard, Marvin, Steve and Marva Higgs, Dawn, Maxwell, Matthew, Daynette, Carla Horstense, Terell, Tarez Iam; son-in-law: Marcus Major; daughterin-law: Anastacia Saunders and Gandhi Rolle; other family and friends: David, Valerie, Derick, Christina and Damien Poitier, Princess and Kirk Hutchinson, Mildred Evans, Tamara and Ruswell Bethel, Keith Rolle, Naya and Family, Mrs. Ferris, Higgs, Wallace and Christine Saunders, Tasha, Steve, John, The Atlantis Family.
Viewing will be held in the Serenity Suite on Friday at Restview Memorial Mortuary & Crematorium Limited Robinson & Soldier Roads from 10:00am to 5:00pm and on Saturday at the church from 8:30am until service time.
Death Notice For Cedieu Bien-Aime, 82
of Jumbay Street, Pinewood Gardens, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly of Jean-Rabel, Haiti died at South Beach Clinic on Friday, June 13, 2025.
He is survived by his wife: Evanna BienAim; daughters: Renea Burrell and Paulette; son: Pierre, Winston, Barnett and Meca; granddaughters: Melissa, Keirre, Monique and Romani; grandsons: Larino, Marino, Rayshawn, Renaldo, Daniel, Evangelist, Dovan and Dora; great- grandchildren: Anutie Evenette and Ismene Benoit; uncle: Nana Warren Knowles and numerous other relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements are being fnalized and will be announced at a later date.
Funeral Service For
Ruth Louise Cash, 93
of Walter Street, Tucker Road, Big Pond Subdivision, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly of Lower Bogue, Eleuthera, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, June 21, 2025, 11:00am at New Bethlehem Baptist Church, Independence Drive, New Providence. Offciating will be Pastor Tyrone Laing assisted by Prophetess Dr. Shameka L. Morley, J. P. and other Ministers of the Gospel. Interment will be held in Woodlawn Gardens, Soldier Road, New Providence.
Ruth leaves behind to cherish her memories are her sons: Ronald Cash, Pastor Othneil Cash of California & Adolphus Cashand Teran Cash; daughters: Associate Pastor Deborah Gibson, Joanne Watson of West Palm Beach, Edith Cash of Atlanta, Vernita “Pepsi” Cash Adderley, Glendina Cash of Grand Bahama & Beverly Cash; grandchildren: Patrice Cash Thurston, Portia Cash and Ronald Alvis Cash Jr. of West Palm Beach, Shenique & Shankiesha Cash, Corporal 3404 Darell Cash, Ashley Thomas, Ashton Watson of West Palm Beach, Caetisa, Lamon, Caetino & Ceatrino Cash of California, Rolald Alvis Cash Jr., Jamaal Mark Cash, Ethan Ojofeitimi, Monique Cash Sands, Mekell Johnson, Vernisa Gibson of Charlotte, Almeta Ward, Pearlene Cartwright, Yvonne Mott, Harold Cash, Remona Burrows, Margaret Daxon, Donna Saunders, Judith Newbold, Dwight & Dwyane Smith, Keith Dorsett and Jerry Smith; great grandchildren too numerous; great great grandchildren too numerous; sons-in-law: Mark Watson of West Palm Beach & Minister Phillip Gibson; daughters-in-law: Pastor Dr. Cleona Cash of California & Mandalita Cash; nephews & nieces: Margo Fowler, Diana Smith of Miami, Joy Smith, Assistant Commission of Police Janet McKenzie, (O.MRC.S. Lorenzo), Raymond Deneise, Norman, Desmond, Trevor, Zoraida of Altlanta, Deacon Daniel Danny Gay of North Carolina, Arthur Barry Jr., Almarie Camarch, Lisa Butler (Yorick), Deaconess Lowaine McKenzie (Deacon Leslie), Vangynell Horton, (Eugena) Peachie Barry, Donald Cash, Regina Whylly, Derick, Setrick & Nellie Cash; special friends: Christine Longley, Melony Knowles, Isadora (Lean) Rahaming & Helen Hall; extended relatives: Miss Davis, Miss
Grant, Miss Collie, Alex Carey, Sharon Sweeting, Jerrymae Williams, Vontoinette Forbes, Jane Lord, Gaylyn, Lynden Frazier, Abraham & Rowina Johnson, Wellington Johnson, Rev. Harrington “Zip” Frazier, Janice Sweeting, Joan Carey, Donna Burnside, Carolyn Roberts, Mother Isadora Burrows, Rev, Tyrone Laing & The New Bethlehem Baptist Church Family, Rev, Alvin Tucker & The Shiloh Temple Baptist Church Family, Prophetss, Dr. Shameka L. Morley & The Anointed to Reign Kingdom Ministry Family & The Family of Promise Land Ministry in California, Examination & Assement Division (M.O.E.), The Community of Big Pond, especially Anthony, Natasha, Deborah, Barbara; other friends too numerous to mention. Please do forgive us if your name was omitted.
Viewing will be held in the Celestial Suite at Restview Memorial Mortuary & Crematorium Limited Soldier & Robinson Roads on Friday in the from 10:00am to 5:00pm and at the church on Saturday from 9:30am until service time.
Death Notice For
Reserve Inspector Philip Leroy Clarke, 66
formerly of Symonette Lane, New Providence, Bahamas, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Saturday, June 14th, 2025.
He is survived by his wife: Ellaka Barry Clarke; children including: Shantell (Keno), Philip Jr. (Ce’Aira), Kriston, Leviticus, Kenton, Sabia and Kristin; mother: Francella; mother-in-law: Deidre; brothers: Kendal, Tony, and Perry; sisters: Erma, Kathie, and Samantha; grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements are being fnalized and will be announced at a later date.
Funeral Service For
Ms. Patraneque Anquiel Symone
Hamilton,
34
affectionately called “Pinky”
#43 Gambier Drive, Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas will held on Saturday, June 21st, 2025, 10:00 a.m. at Community at Heart Tabernacle, Church of God of Prophecy, Coral Road, Freeport, Grand Bahama. Offciating will be Bishop Rudolph Arthur assisted by Minster Cecil Bethel. Interment will follow at Grand Bahama Memorial Park, Frobisher Drive, Freeport, Grand Bahama.
She is survived by her beloved children: Janesko Lightbourne Jr. and Serenity Knowles; mother: Olive Scavella-Joseph; step father: Cleveland Joseph; father: Patrick Hamilton; gandmother: Alice Miller; great grandmother: Amanda Gold Adderley; sister: Jaylin Joseph and Latonya Hamilton; brothers: Giovanni Davis, Devannte Scavella, Gilbert Hanna Jr. and Johnathan Joseph; nieces and nephews: Harmony Davis, Malachi, Shondre, Lailah Cooper, and Latalia Cooper; aunts and uncles: Asanette (Vaughan Cartwright), Kenesha (Bernard Dure’), Raquel Riley, Annie Pearl (Robert Hepburn), Lucricia (Darren Anderson), Toni Rolle, Quincy (Vanessa Scavella), Jedda Larrimore, Rufus Steven Hamilton, Marlon McPhee, Frits (Melody Dareus), Kathleen (Luke Octave), Alveria (Lloyd Rigby), Rudolph (Kim Musgrove), Brendalee Musgrove Smith, Donnalee Musgrove, and Tyrone (Gwenique Musgrove); grandaunts and granduncles: Violet Stuart, Shevamae (Berkley Morley), Beverly (Rodney Barnett), Rodney Miller, Romona Scavella-Rolle, Caroyln Scavella, Bessie Scavella, Millicent Rolle-Bartlett, Emerald Cooper, Carnetta (Wellington Edgecombe), Ricardo (Nequita Moxey), Morris (Hester Clarke), Iva Moxey, Maverick (Keshia Moxey), Charles (Shelia Moxey) and Andre (Lillian Moxey; cousins: Cogan Newbold Jr., Garvin Stubbs Jr., Vaughan Cartwright Jr., Riley Wells, Aaliyah (Genaro Rolle), Alexi Cartwright, Pure and Kiyanna Dure, Kevin (Ferisha Palmer), Katisha Palmer, Tieasher (Dante Peterson), Brittany Morley, Berquel Morley, Branee’ Morley, Elliott Thompson, Marquez Thompson, Rashad Barnett, Rodney Jr. (Ratika Barnett), Anishecha Morgan, Nathan Morgan, Rushan Hamilton, Rashad Hamilton, Kyle Hamilton, Kendall Saunders, Delarese Stuart, Tazwell Stuart, Catina Stuart Kelley, Jason Stuart), Quron Rolle, Shannon Fox, Darren Anderson
Jr., Amira Anderson, Brittney & Blair Larrimore, Keno Rahming, Quentin Rahming, Shatara “Kizzy” White, Lavar Rolle, Sharad Rolle, Cynthia and Cindy Rolle, Reynold (Sheila Rolle), Burnette Rolle-Hamilton (Roy), Daren (Nikita Rolle), Havard Rolle, Michaella-Kaynell Grant, MakellaMichelane Darville, Samantha (John Russell), Treco Johnson, Charika Miller, Rodney Miller Jr., Renaldo Miller, Dennis (Shenique Cunningham), Kelleye Harvey Cunningham, Felicia Russell, Phaedra Fritzgerald, Deborah Sturrup, Cresswell Sturrup, Karen Neilly, godchildren: Leigha Thompson, Arianna Knowles, Akeela and Ava Rolle, Jayah Newbold Shalaya and Everette Burrows, Symphony Smith, Wayne Gaitor Jr., and Savannah Gaitor; godmothers: Vanglett Pinder; best friends: Mckayla Meadows Leadon, and Shanique Symonette; also mourning her loss are her special friends: Johnice Smith, Management and Staff at the Grand Bahama Port Authorities Group of Companies especially Customer Relations Department including, Derek Newbold, Nicole B. Colebrooke, Ivan Charles, Lashawn Dames, Melanie Stanislaus, Maybell Bridgewater, Marlo Nicolls, Beanca Smith, Shanique Symonette, Deidre Rose, Zulieka Russell, Philisha Storr, Shamine Jagnandon, Claudine Pinder, Jecholiah Braynen, The Freeport Anglican High School Class of 2007 and St. Georges High School Class of 2007; many family and friends too numerous to mention
Viewing will be held in the “Celestial Suite” at Restview Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium Limited, #11-A Coral Road, Freeport, Grand Bahama on Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and at the Church from 8:30 a.m. until service time.
Death Notice For Samuel Mills Jr., 44
of Research Drive, Cobb County, Marietta Georgia, United States of America and formerly of Cedar Harbour, Abaco, Bahamas died in Atlanta Georgia on Saturday, June 7, 2025.
He is survived by his siblings: Curtis Mills, Samantha Mills, Denise Mills, and Generose Mills; numerous other relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements are being fnalized and will be announced at a later date.
Funeral Service For
Businessman Mr. John Willard Gallagher, 87
of #6 Caribean Bay, Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas and formerly of Chicago, Illinois will be held at Saturday, June 21st, 2025, 10:00 a.m. at Calvary Bible Church, Sergeant Major and Cromwell Drives, Freeport, Grand Bahama. Offciating will be Pastor Darrin Rolle assisted by Bro. Rodney Hield. Interment will follow at Le Pavillion Interment and Mausoleum, Jubilee Boulevard, Freeport, Grand Bahama.
He was predeceased by Carter Burrows.
Precious memories will linger in the hearts of his loving and devoted children: Dr. Dawn Gallagher, Yokie Simmons, Cara (Germal) Rolle, Dr. Ebony Gallagher (Donald Degregory) Sean Gallagher; grandchildren: Luciano (Adrianna), Santo, Kei and Madison Simmons Cameron (Wynton), Seddy and Cayden Hepburn Drew, Dreigh, Jase and Jhett Degregory, Jayda, Noah, Aziya and Shai Gallagher; great grandchild: Lucci Simmons (the extended Gallagher Family at Florida), especially his nephews: Patrick and Timothy Hough; Niece: Candi Mancil; his dearest fends: Albacore Construction family especially Ralph Godet, Andrew Hendfeld, Don and Cyril Harvey, Richard and Benjamin Arthur, Rico Nesbitt, Kinsha Fowler, Shenera Gray and Rosemarie Low, Marvin Arrington, Greg Farrington, Ralph Eikelbeck, John Heath, Fred Gottlieb and family, Pete Colborne and family, Mystique Saunders, Shevanno Munroe and family, Noelle Scott and family, Adina Gallagher and the Culmer family, Prudence Gallagher, Mia, Perdita and JJ Martin,
Jeanine Gallagher, Courtney Moss and family, Jade Thompson and family, Simmons family, C.L. and H. Services Ltd., entire All Bahamas Construction especially Bernice Russell, management and staff at Caribbean Bay, Natasha Carter, Staff at Commonwealth Bank Lucaya especially Darece Moncur and Courtney Watkins, Kirk Antoni, Ray and Judi Stark, Bonnie Green, Alex Rademaker and family Tanisha Pyfrom and the Silk Cafe Crew, management and staff at Zorbas, Banana Bay, Cappuccino’s, Degregory’s and Merport Bistro. If any dear friends or loved ones were not mentioned by name, please know it was not intentional. Daddy cherished every friendship and connection he made throughout his life, and we are grateful for the love and support from all who knew him.
Viewing will be held in the “Serenity Suite” at Restview Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium Limited, #11-A Coral Road, Freeport, Grand Bahama on Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and at the Church from 8:30 a.m. until service time.
Death Notice For
Mrs. Donell Kate Bullard, 73
of #102 Acklins Place, Hawksbill, Grand Bahama, Bahamas died at the Rand Memorial Hospital, Freeport, Grand Bahama on Tuesday, June 17th, 2025.
She is survived by her husband: Noel Bullard Sr.; daughter: Perissa Hamilton-Moxey; son: Noel Bullard Jr.; grandchildren: Rhaya and Noah Bullard; sisters: Helen Hamilton, Yevonne Hamilton and Laverne Hamilton; brother: Michael Hamilton; in-laws: Beverly Bullard, Dorothy Bullard and Loretta Bain; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
Arrangements for the Funeral Services are being fnalized and details will be announced at a later.
Death Notices For
Mr. Jonathan Deveaux, 83
of Bartlett Hill, Eight Mile Rock, Grand Bahama, Bahamas and formerly of New Bight, Cat Island, Bahamas died at his residence on Wednesday, June 18th, 2025.
He was predeceased by his daughters: Jacqueline Deveaux and Janet Deveaux; son: Jackson Deveaux
He is survived by his wife: Beana Deveaux; daughters: Guilins Deveaux-Rigby (James) and Linda Deveaux; sons: Anthony Deveaux, James Deveaux, Christopher Deveaux and William Deveaux; grand children: Antonia Deveaux, Jessica Deveaux, Sophia Deveaux, Henreek Deveaux, Jasmine Deveaux, Lindisha Deveaux, Shaynelle Rigby, James Deveaux, Christina Deveaux, Jeremy Deveaux, Beanna Deveaux, Samuel Deveaux, Reneka Christie, Markus Deveaux, William Deveaux, Celeste Deveaux, Armina Deveaux, Jalena Deveaux and Semaj Deveaux; great grandchildren: Rhyanna Brown and Raymira Pennington; sister, brothers, nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends
Arrangements for the Funeral Service are being fnalized and details will be announced at a later.
Mrs. Brendalee Roker, 59
of Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas died at Doctors Hospital, New Providence, Bahamas on Sunday, June 15th, 2025
She was predeceased by her parents: Minerva and George Silver; brother: Floyd Silver.
She is survived by her husband: Jason Roker; sons: Joseph Silver, Roger Wright; grandchildren: Jada and Jaden Silver; mother-in-law: Della Roker; sisters: Lucinda Seymour (Herbert), Caroleana Silver, Bernadette Silver Rolle; brothers: George Silver Jr., Lemond Silver and Carlton Silver; sister-in-law: Sophia Roker, Vernetta Edwards (Jason) and Samantha Wells; numerous nieces, nephews, grand nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles and a host of other relatives and friends
Arrangements for the Funeral Service are being fnalized and details will be announced at a later.
Funeral Services For
Evelyn Valarie Page, 72
of India Drive, Flamingo Gardens, Nassau, Bahamas will be held at United Christian Cathedral Church, Flamingo Gardens, Nassau, The Bahamas on Saturday, June 21st, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Officiating will be and Pastor Lester Thurston and other Ministers of the Gospel. Interment will be held at Lakeview Gardens, Gladstone Road, Nassau, The Bahamas.
She is lovingly survived by her Daughter: Camille Mackey Johnson; Spouse: (Ricardo Johnson); Adopted Daughter: Kathrine Russell; Grandchildren: Kadijah and Kalia Musgrove, Khristian, Racara, Ricardo Jr. & Iraneka Johnson; Great Grandchildren: Kaden Smith, Kallie Daxon, Kyrie & Kehlani Butler; Siblings: Gary Hudson (Donna), Glen Culmer (Emily), Mitcheline Culmer, Machell, George Clyde (Theresa), Mario Hudson (Rena), Cassandra Clyde (deceased), Penny Dean (deceased); Nephews: Jamal McDonald, Javado, Rashard and Mario Jr. Hudson, Jeremy, Javano and Cordell Culmer, Trent, Gervano, Tranard and Renaldo Clyde, Santanos, Dimaggio and Kashawn Russell, Dwayne and Pana Dean; Nieces: Omalatesha Dean, Simone and Tramaine Clyde, Janel Turnquest, (Christorpher), Cheetara Butler, Jacara, Tjashe and Deanna Hudson, Nadia and Inderia Culmer, Jade Kemp, Brithnay and Wilfernique Russell; Grand Nephews & Nieces: Rashawn, Jayden, Ethen, Safaa, Ayodele, Toni, Rayne, Treyvon, Dimaggio Jr., Brianna, Grace, D’marjnae, Ebony, Corelle, Aiden, Damien Jr., Jeremy Jr. Cymphony, Jade, Ariyen, Tyrien, Deyan, Taylen; Aunt: Anne Bootle; Uncle: James William; Cousins: Deborah Turner, Jimmy, Harry, Augustin, Llewellyn, Clifford, Harry, Joseph, Lynden, Deno, Sean, Ivy, Denise, Zelma, Janeane, Angie, Patrick, Sharlene, Ethel, Samuel, Odrick, Oral, Dr. Drexel, Dyla, Helen, Dennis, Marilyn, Keith, Portia, Michel, Sidney, Reginald, Linda, Michael, Kevin, Cliff, Fiona, Kristen, Neil Melanie, Victoria, Martin, Coakley, Teddy, Dedrie, Basil, Charles, Precious. A Host of Other Relatives and Friends: Alexander Butler & Family, Jethro Daxon & Family Basil and Dedrie Bootle & Family, Rodlyn (Buck) Henfield, Bootle family, Clyde Family, Hudson family, William Family, The Fox Family, The Musgrove family, The Romer Family, Bethsheba & Family, Isabella Miller & family, Shamille & Jennifer Stuart & family, Children of Augustine and Russell Family, Ettamae Austin & Family, Lipton & Karen McKenzie & family, Descendants of Poula Dickinson, Children of Jet Hall, Max and Miranda Russell & family, Steven and Sherrell Russell & family, Chrishantie Edgecombe, Dereck and Nyoshy Russell & family, May Sweeting & family, Descendants of Elisha Murray, Descendants of Evie Portia, Descendants of Elisha Murray, Descendants of Hezel, Murray Rolle, The Flamingo Gardens Family, The Johnson Family, The Yellow Elder Family, Ramelda & The Gibbs Corner Family, The Cooper’s Town and Treasure Cay Family (Abaco).
May Her Soul Rest in Peace!
Please forgive us if we inadvertently excluded your name. We thank everyone for your prayers and support during this time.
Relatives and friends may pay their last respects in the “Rudolph Pratt Memorial Suite” at Amethyst Memorial, #534 East Street South (opposite Fresh Auto Car Lot) on Friday June 20th, 2025, from 10: 00a.m to 6:00p.m.
Erece Azlea Munnings, 64
of 67 Butler’s Street, Nassau Village, Nassau, The Bahamas will be held at Remnant Tabernacle of Praise, Carmichael & Golden Isles Road on Saturday, June 21st 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Officiating will be held by Pastor Melvin Grant, assisted by Other Ministers of the Gospel. Interment will be held at Southern Cemetery off Cowpen Road.
Erece is predeceased by her parents: John Audley “Unc” Munnings and Georgianna Ingraham.
She is survived by her Daughter: Lesley Munnings; Son-in-law: Ricardo Wright Grandchildren: Ashton, Kyla, Branson, Grayson; Sisters: Genevieve; Husbands (Ronnie), Lorraine Forbes (Deceased), Leanora Munnings, Marjorie Knowles, Audrey Nairn (Deceased), Cheryl Seymour, Derry Strachan, Doris Burrows (Gerard); Brothers: Ralph (Joan), Richard, Phillip (Brenda) and Donald(Peggy) Munnings; Nieces and Nephews: Greg (Voylee), Yevette, Rory, Peter, Anastascia, Ambrosine Claridge (Theophilus) Tia Boyd (Rob) and Family, Ashlin, Kodee and Ashlee, Adrian (Shaneen) Forbes and Family, Sean, Shelly, Tracey Sweeting, Ricardo and Family, Ollie and Family, Lisa, Vanessa, Aaron, Georgette and Chantel, Kirsten Knowles, Mario, Toni Ariel Bain, Christopher Mario Bain Jr., Sydni, Junel (Twanna), Deran (Deceased) Junel “Lil Roy” II, Alexie “Lilly, Marcello Bain and Kacey Bain, Robin (Zoya) Brooklyn Seymour, Andrell (Patricia), Jamaal, Shonnell, Richanna Therese Munnings, Richard “Lil Richard” and Rasheed, Terrell, Tennielle, Treva and Cor Strachan, Laurel Rahming, Lorraine Tamara Munnings, Gia Burrows, Gianna and Gerrard “AJ” Burrows, Stephanie Munnings, Keynell, Aviel (Leroy) and Family, Krista and Family; Adopted Children: Johann “Yogi” Ritchie, Tehran, Logan (Sydra) Shyanne, Lathan, Kyle (Christina) Kyle Jr., Peyton, Avery, Angelique, Celine Mackey, Angello (Anaiis), Adaghio, Amauri, As’aan, A’Kai, Azariah Smith. Numerous Relatives and Friends Including: The John Audley “Unc” Sr. Clan and Their Families, The Hanna, Fitzgerald, Henderson Nixon and Forbes families, The Francis family, The Rolle Family, The Rolle, Strachan and Sweeting families, Jerome Smith and Family, Dudley “Unca Dud” Martinborough and Family, Pastor Derrick Colebrooke and Family, Commodore Stafford Armbrister and Family, Princeton Ferguson and Family, The Princess Margaret Hospital, BahMar Shipping Company, The Four Seasons Resort Great Exuma at Emerald Bay Family, Almeta Ward and Family, The Class of St Augustine’s College 1977, Anne Darville and family, The Johnson Family, Allison Cleare and Family, Jankah Pratt and Family, The Prosa Family, The Heild Family, and a host of other friends and family too numerous to mention Special Thanks to Dr. Delicia Wood-Thompson, and Dr. Lucas and the Surgical Team at the Princess Margaret Hospital.
May Her Soul Rest in Peace!
Please forgive us if we inadvertently excluded your name. We thank everyone for your prayers and support during this time.
Relatives and friends may pay their last respects in the “Rudolph Pratt Memorial Suite” at Amethyst Memorial, #534 East Street South (opposite Fresh Auto Car Lot) on Friday June 20th, 2025, from 11:00a.m to 6:00p.m.
Sean D. Pratt-L.F.D&E
C.E.O
Funeral Services For
Deidre Mae Braynen, 47
of Frasier Allotment, Soldier Road and formerly from Behring Point, Andros, Bahamas will be held at St. Bartholomew’s Anglican Church, Behring Point, Central Andros, The Bahamas on Saturday, June 21st, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Rev’d Fr. Welcott A. Bain, Assisted by Rev’d Fr. John Kabiga. Interment will be held at Pearl Cemetery, Behring Point, Andros, The Bahamas.
Left to cherish her memories are Mother: Prescola Coakley; Sisters: Othamae (Shy), Nickeisha, Peggy, Deborah, Sarah, Yogah, Aniska, Oprah, Beulamae, Shamarize Lewis, Denise Armbrister & Raquel Beneby; Brothers: Lance, Neville, Leo, Bradley Sr, William Jr., Teddy, Stephan, Willano and Billy; Special Friend: Stanran Cooper; Sisters-in-law: Dawn, Evelyn, Carol, Pamela and Rhoda; Brothersin-law: Orlando, Samuel, Kendrick, Gregory, Curtis, Llewelyn and Jefferson; Nieces: Gem, Hunique, Summer, Michelle, Bradia, Candida (Adam), Verinique, Lacherra Coakley, Danielle (Donovan), Nathlee, Brittani, Willow, Niketa (Kelee), Natara, Andrea, Airlea, Willaisha, Keniqua; Nephews: Austin Jr. (Hydeia), Dylan, Roosevelt (Tj) (Keva), Ryan, Ahmal, Samuel (Carlissa), Rajevi, Glister Jr. (Gabby), Jeremy (Carmen), Denzel, Bradley Jr., Tristian (Blaire), William III (Tangernique), Justice, John-Ethan, Jaden, Javaan, Wyatt, Wyllan, Tekeye, Teddy Jr, Valchez, Isaiah, Emmanuel, O’lyn, Laron, Nathaniel Jr. and Kendrick Jr.; Grandnieces: Keneisha, Kaylani, Jonelle, Morghan, Ashleigh, Kianna, Whitney, Ahmalia, Neveah, Callia, Breanna, Aryanna, Samiya, Harlow, O’laya, Wesney; Grandnephews: Rj III, Kedesh, Chance, Kaleb, Chase, Cameron, Sorian, Meek and Caiden; Aunts: Florine, Sheila, Lauretta, Revella, Elseen, Leoma, Olga and Glovina; Uncles: Rolston Major and Fabian Coakley; Grand Aunt: Ismae Braynen; Grand Uncles: Hansel (Corrine), David (Geisha), Beecham (Antoinette), Edmund (Rosemary), Albert (Maxine), John Braynen; God Children: Kari and Garrinique; Godfather: Roscoe Thompson; Close Cousins: Ryan, Tavares (Mary), Jason, Tony, Garnell, Ssanti, Michael, Garnet Jr., Jasmine, Melinda (Frankie) Neymour, Filia, Frankie Jr., Olivia (Trevor), Sharon, Sherell, Ahmal, Jackson, Derren, Hugo, Fiona (Larson) Tamika, Vanessa (Blake), Lavardo, Sharvonne (Marcian), Stephen (Melva), Patrick Jr., Helen (Lewis), Carol, Eddie, Clement, Tommy (Tricia), Andrew (Devon), Tasha (Johnny), Lorrie, Daisy (Calvin), Bodeisha (Levar), Mario, Cardinal (Tammy), Godfrey, Evritte (Patrina), Oswald (Sue), Rosanna (Richard), Eloise, Mary, Doreen (Atwell), Floyd (Wilmea), Robbie (Evelyn), Mya (Kendra), Delores, Vanessa (Barry), Latoya Bodie, Sylvia, Lenny; Best Friends: Schcala Demeritte, Glendira Wood, Nyoka, Keisha, Sanita, Lesha, Kara, Deandra Rolle, Tezel and Kenneth, Numerous Friends and Relatives: Sandra Robinson, Karish Rolle and family, Carmella, Theresa, Magnolia and Patsy Neymour and family, Nickeisha Anderson and family, Debbie Bain, Geraldine & Madeline Mackey and family, Arnette Anderson, Juanita, Marion Cooper and family, Charlie Neymour and family, Verlean Braynen, Roosevelt McKenzie Sr., Popeye, The Braynen, Coakley, Neymour, Seymour, Bain, Anderson, Cooper, Tucker, Mackey, Smith, Central Andros High Class of 96, and the entire Behring Point, Cargill Creek, Bowen Sound and Fresh Creek communities. Special Thanks To: Father Welcott Bain, Father John Kabiga, Father Don Haynes, MP South and Central Andros Leon Lundy, Picewell Forbes, Darnell & family, Doctors and Nurses of ICU, PMH and to all those who have prayed, called and
supported us during our time of bereavement.
May Her Soul Rest in Peace!
Please forgive us if we inadvertently excluded your name. We thank everyone for your prayers and support during this time.
Relatives and friends may pay their last respects in the “Rudolph Pratt Memorial Suite” at Amethyst Memorial, #534 East Street South (opposite Fresh Auto Car Lot) on Thursday June 19th, 2025, from 11:00a.m to 6:00p.m.
Death Notice for
Henrietta Griffin, 74
of Cowpen Road West, Nassau, Bahamas, passed away at Princess Margaret Hospital on Saturday, June 14th, 2025.
She is survived by her Sons: Eric Stubbs, Michael Stuart, Presnel St. Louis; Daughters: Emily and Doretta Stubbs and Sheba Ferguson; Daughter-inlaw: Schantell Stuart; Sisters: Marilyn Knowles, Maxcine Griffin; Brothers: Elias, Obadiah, Harry and Cedrick Griffin; and a host of other relatives and friends
Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
Sean D. Pratt-L.F.D&E C.E.O
Funeral Service For
Raymond Taylor, 72
of Smith’s Lane, off Wulff Road, Nassau, Bahamas, will be held on Saturday June 21st, 2025, at 11:00a.m. at Zion East & Shirley Streets, Nassau, Bahamas
Officiating will be held by Reverend T. G. Morrison, Assisted by Other Ministers of the Gospel. Interment will follow in Old Trail Cemetery, Soldier Road, Nassau, Bahamas.
He is pre-deceased by his Mother: Pearl Edris Hart; Father: Joe Taylor; Brother: Benjamin Dorsette; Sisters: Yvonne Dean, Beulah Mae Hart, Geneva Dorsette, Ellinoise Bastian; Niece: Sineka Miller, Nephew: Samuel Dean He is survived by his Sisters: Susie Mae Dorsette, Mazie Simmons and sons, Tezerine Gray and family, Barbara Smith and family, Joyce McLean (New York) Deaconess Elnora Rolle (Cat Island); Brothers: Ersom Dorsette (Vero Beach, FL), Bertram Dorsette (Orlando, FL), Adopted Brother: Benjamin Armbrister, Brothers-in-law: Alfred Dean, Arlington Rolle (Cat Island); Nephews: Ryan Dorsette, Prince (Paulette) Dean, Benjamin Dorsette (Waynesboro,Georgia), Lloyd (Channvon), Glen Rolle and Jaden Dorsette (Orlando); Adopted Nephew: Ronnie Cash; Nieces: Alsaida (Rev. Ritchie) Newchurch (Exuma), Wendy (Rev. Ezra) Russell (Cat Island), Marsha (Ian) Williams, Erica Dean, Dianette (ASP Franklyn) Rolle, Patricia Tobin, Jacqueline Rolle and Candice McLean (New York), W/R/Sgt 486 Philippa, W/R/C 482 Helena, Delecia, Bridgette Rolle, Karen (Barron) Missick and Nadia Rolle; Grand Nieces and Nephews: Cicely (Giovanni) Darville, Sean Stubbs, Felecia, Ethera and Tre Russell, Ashleigh and Diquan Dorsette, Regina and Eyvonne Newchurch, Fredeshia Neely, Clarissa, Sametha, Kaylisa, Samuel Jr., Preshan, Denero, Princess and Cpl 3946 Prince Dean, Travis Barnett (Oklahoma), Adrian Hinsey and Marine Seaman Dwight Rolle Jr., Horatio Outten, Brenae Stubbs, Valeria, Ricardo, Giovanni, Natasha and Isaiah Tobin, Amber and Jaylen Dickens (New York); Godsisters: Anola Butler and Inez Brown; Godbrother: Rt. Hon. Philip “Brave” Davis, Children and Family of the late Geneva Dorsette, Ellinois Bastian, Buena, Viola and Cedric Cleare, Joanna Armbrister, Idena Leviticus, Hensel and Hurtle Rolle, Cleveland, Ronald, Egbert and Alice Hart, Beatrice Seymour, Bessie Cartwright and Amanda Dawkins, Other Relatives and Friends Including Great and Great Grand Nieces and Nephews, Bishop Benjamin Gibson, Pearline and Olga Johnson, Amelia Johnson, Patricia Carey and family, The Late Bishop Stanley Seymour’s family, Bishop Nevile Hart, Willard, Oral and Glen Dean and family, Beverley Rolle and family, Captain Albert Rolle and family, Ch/Supt Ichle Simms, Victor Simms, Rev. Terrance G. (Royann) Morrison and Zion Baptist Church family, Bishop Lawrence Rolle and family, Apostle Delton D. Fernander and New Destiny Church family, Franklyn Rolle Sr and family, Inetta Hart and family, Icelee Burrows and family, Gladys Miller and family, Charles Miller, Garnell Brown-Dorsette, Frederick Neely and family, Ernestine Miller, Mrs. Edwards and Liberty Cleaners staff, Hart, Dorsette, Rolle, Simmons, Dawkins Russell, Brown and Romer families, Staff of Sandilands Rehabilitation Center, C-PRA Rubis staff, ESSO Wulff and Montrose Ave., All the businesses associated with Marlin Enterprise, Smith’s Lane, Andros Ave., Wulff Road, Pa B’s, Bill Simmons Trucking, South Side Boys, The Big Yard Family and entire community of Cat Island. Special thanks to the Doctors and Nurses of Male Medical 1. I would like to extend heartfelt gratitude to Mrs. Antoinette Smith and family; and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention. Please forgive us if we inadvertently excluded your name. We thank everyone for your prayers and support during this time.
Relatives and friends may pay their last respects in the “Rudolph Pratt Memorial Suite” at Amethyst Memorial, #534 East Street South (opposite Fresh Auto Car Lot) on Friday June 20th 2025, from 11:00a.m to 6:00p.m.
Death Notice of A Gem
Pastor Emeritus Rev. Dr. Patrick
Vernon Smith, 61
of East Street South, Preached his final Sermon and Directed his last Choir at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Tuesday, June 17, 2025.
Patrick is preceded in death by his:
Father: Alva Edison Smith Sr.; Mother: Alrena Louise Dean-Smith; Grandfathers: George Trevor Smith and William Frederick Athelson Dean; Grandmothers: Alean Rowena Culmer-Smith and Ada Winder-Dean; Godfather: Rev. Bertram Gaston Armbrister;
The Radiance of this “Pearl of A Gem” will always glow in the hearts of his:
One Daughter: Corain Smith-Cash (Bertram); One Adopted Son: Demetrius; One Grandson: Benjamin Cash; Two Granddaughters: Lyric and Isabella Cash; Five Brothers: Alva “Eddie” Jr. (Bridgette), Kenneth, Perry, Marvin and Adrian Smith; Two Adopted Brothers: Desmond and Derek Sands; Four Sisters: Eshell Cooper, Bernadette Smith, Marsha Wilburn (Danny) and Patrice Bethel (Ira); Numerous: Nephews and Nieces; One Aunt: Shirley Burrows; Other Loving Family and Friends.
Celebration of A Gem Service, will be announced when completed. Check our website for updates.
Funeral Service For
Suzanne Brenda Rosemary Smith, 76
a resident of Yorkshire Street, Nassau, The Bahamas, formerly of Bermuda, will be held on Saturday, June 21, 2025, 10:00a.m. at Bahamas Faith Ministries International, Carmichael Road. Officiating will be Pastor Kersch Darville. Interment will follow at Lakeview Memorial Gardens & Mausoleum, John F. Kennedy Drive and Gladstone Road
She is survived by her devoted husband, H.E. Michael Douglas Smith; daughter: Makeisha “Keisha” Smith-Campbell; son: Jamal “Malley” Smith; daughter-in-law: Tracy Smith; grandchildren: Blair and Kai Campbell, Jaira, Jamal Jr. and Zeke Smith; brother: Anthony Joaquin; sisters-in-law: Patricia Joaquin and Jennifer (Dorsey)McPhee; brothers-in-law: Oliver Pitcher (Lisza); Gary Smith (Ruth); nephews: Dante Joaquin, Kyle Smith, Oliver (Daishawnai) Pitcher Jr., Raschad and Raheed (Lashae); nieces: Erin Smith (Shea), Coffi (Emile) McPhee, Candice McPhee, Racquel (Sebastian) Curry, Ranishka and Ranice Smith; grand-nieces: Kylnn, Kyra, D’ani, Tamera, Sachi, Aniah; grand-nephews: Rohan, Javier, Tristan, Saské and Omir.
She is predeceased by her parents: Leon A. and Mae V. Joaquin; sister, Roseann Pitcher and several other beloved family members.
She leaves behind a village of love, cherished family and friends: Wendy and Roma, Yolanda (Gilbert) Tucker; Arthur (Diane) and Elvyn (Angela) Pitcher; Hope Lowe; Marva, Craig (Monique) and Kyle Bridgewater, Felicity and Gregory Jacobs, Lorna and Bobby Emery, Verna Dickinson, Tanya and Leron (Reeka) Minors, Jason and Sean Michael Farrington, Maggie Higgs, Daniel Evans, Deangelo (Nicole) Carey; Dr. Megan Higgs-Wardak, Rosanna (Ariel) Garcia, Dr. Hunt-Burrows, Dr. Tonya Roker-Davis, Pastors Pat and Adline Rolle, Pastor Dave (Angie) Burrows, Ingrid Johnson, Rosie Parker, Kim Carey, Ken and Pam Lewis, Jere and Sam Cumberbatch, Pastor Matthew and Allie Sweeting, Pastor Derek and Terry Benjamin, Nathaniel (Eulease) Beneby Sr., Rt. Hon. Hubert (Delores) Ingraham, Sister Breast Cancer Group, Nurse Helen McPhee, Wendy (Roy) Barnett, Maria (Kenfred) Williams, Harriette Outten, Laverne Thompson, Genta (Thomas) Roker, Ranieh (Peter) Rounce, Thyra Treco, Sadye Francis, Joy Coleby, Ceri (Brittany) Howells, Javan (Sarika) Rolle, Al (Kereen) Wallace, Reese (Michelle) and Jaime (Amanda) Lewis, Earlene Cartwright, Shanley (Deidre) Toote and Caribbean Landscape, Inga (Hilton) Bowleg; a host of loving family members and friends and the extended communities of Mothers in Zion, Keenager’s Ministry, Forever Friends, Genesis Warhawks, Phi Beta Sigma, Royal Bank of Canada, Finance Corporation of The Bahamas, John Bull Ltd., Kingsway Class of 93 and 98, her Elliot and Berkeley classmates and numerous other friends and family members both here (The Bahamas) and abroad.
Relatives and Friends may pay their last respects at Butlers’ Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Ernest and York Streets, on Friday, June 20, 2025, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and at the church on Saturday from 9:00a.m. until service time.
Death Notice For
Marian Sturrup, 74
a resident of Glensiton Gardens, Nassau, The Bahamas, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, June 15, 2025.
She is survived by her husband: Stanley Sturrup; two daughters: Diona Burrows and Julie Watson; four grandchildren: Kye and Diamond Burrows; and Jordan and Gianni Watson; great granddaughter: Sage Burrows-Nessler and a host of other relatives and friends.
A Memorial Service will be announced at a later date.
Funeral Service For Deacon Dale Lolly Davis, 79
a resident of #3 Jumbay Drive, Golden Gates #1, New Providence, Bahamas, will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 22, 2025 at Hill View Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Tonique Williams Darling Highway. Offciating will be Pastor Leonardo Rahming assisted by other Ministers of the Gospel. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Gardens Cemetery, Soldier Road.
Dale was predeceased by his parents: Elridge and Julia Davis; sister: Marion Madu.
Left to cherish his loving, faithful and warm memories are his wife of 52 years: Pauline Davis; sons: Jermaine and Dale II (Lana); grandchildren: Demya and Dale III Davis, Giavano Bowe and Bryana Munroe; sisters: Brenda Ingraham, Barbara “Barbie” Smith, Gloria (Joseph “JC”) Sweeting, Madlin “Maddie” Oliver, Wendy Kemp, Paulette Davis and Ingrid (Darryl) Bartlett; brothers: Eldridge (Harriet) Davis, Larry (Tanya) Davis and Ancilleno (Elvira) Davis; sisters-in-law: Paulette Bowe, Isadora Thompson, Margaret (Don) Russell, Elizabeth (Paul) Barnett and Audrey Dean Bernadette Cartwright; brothers-in-law: Dawson (Carolyn) Major Allan (Dianne) Major, Ricardo (Sandra) Major, Yuel Major; nieces and nephews: Yvette (David) Barr, Emeral Ellis,
Elaine (Demian) Brice, Newton Bowe, Kelly (David) Knowles, Gaylord (Gina) Ingraham, Kingman (Lena) Ingraham, Tracey, Richard Smith, Monique (Kendal) Major, Barry Davis, Eldridge II Davis, Perry Davis, Deborah Davis, Mark Davis, Alan Sweeting, Suzette Sweeting, Jayson (Charissa) Sweeting, Tamara (Kmark), Nicholasena Davis, Jamieson Davis, Anzelleno Davis, Ancilleno Davis, Keno, Bovan, Denise, Louie, Marichel (Dexter), Jillian, Julia, Yonwonka, Seronte, Lamar Davis, Lauren Davis, Katherine, Larry Davis Jr., Darryn Davis, Sally Thompson, Grace McIntosh, Ruth Thompson, Jeffrey Thompson, Anthony (Kim) Thompson, Edwin (Melonie) Thompson, Kesna Strachan, Marco Major; grand nieces and nephews: Danielle, Rajiv, Christopher, Dena, Davina, David, Danielle, Jayden, Nathaniel, Kingman Charles II, Simone, George II, Ruben, Italia, Kyalia, Elishinique, Titiana, Joel, Alea, Alaina, Alexis, Alex, Dion, Justyn, Joshua, Jonathan, Camero, Kasey, Naya, Jaime, Terrance, Marckel, Travan, Gia, Glen, Princess, Mark, Rarraco, Noah, Dario, Cassius, George, Ke’Ante, Crystal, Marco Jr., Madison, Daisha, Genesis, Demian II, Newton Jr., Shamara; and a host of other close relatives and friends including: Neca Knowles and family, Meka McWeeney and family, Vernis Storr and family, Cyprianna Graham and family of Bronx, New York, Takia Rahming, James Johnson and family, the Lightbourne family, the entire Evans family including Clara Evans, Dr. Gertrude Holder, Bernard, Malcolm, Peter, Lorrie Lockward, Constance, May, Yorick, Sandra, Michael, Bridgette, Heather, Diane, Harold, the children of Gloria and the late Bernard Evans, the Bowleg family including Daisey, Michelle, Harry, Mark and Dwayne, Anthony Hall and Family, Paul Gibson and Family, Kevin Kemp and Family, Elton McKenzie and Family, Kendrick Darville and Family, Lamont Strachan and Rodney Marche and family, The entire Nichols Town Community, The Golden Gates Community, Pastor Leonardo Rahming and the Hillview Seventh-Day Adventist Church Family, The Hon. Philip Edward Davis, K.C., M.P., The Rt. Hon. Perry Christie, Hon. Pia Glover-Rolle, Hon. Shane Gibson, Hon. Leslie Miller, The Stalwart Council of the Progressive Liberal Party, the entire Progressive Liberal Party and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.
Relatives and friends may pay their respects at Cedar Crest Funeral Home and Crematorium Ltd., Robinson and Baillou Hill Roads on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and at the church on Sunday from 12:00 noon until service time.
Funeral Service For Mildred Christina Ash Knowles, 83
a resident of Student Avenue, Claridge Road, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly of Kemp’s Bay, South Andros, Bahamas will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at Mt. Calvary Baptist Cathedral, Baillou Hill Road. Offciating will be Reverend Dr. Philip McPhee assisted by Reverend Glendale Miller and other Ministers of the gospel. Interment will follow in Lakeview Memorial Gardens and Mausoleum, John F. Kennedy Drive.
Christopher, Demetrius (Cindy) Knowles; Christopher Knowles II; nieces and nephews: Daphne Duncombe Cooper, H. E. Dr. Reuben E. Cooper, Jr., Reverend Stephen and Jacqueline Pople-Duncombe, Patrice Duncombe-Saunders, Joseph Anthony Saunders, Wendy Duncombe-Moss, Grace Duncombe, Tavalla Sherman, Carson Hepburn, Veranique Collie; aunt: Edith Anderson; grand nieces and nephews: Reuné Cooper, Stephen II and Dr. Bryauna Duncombe, Stenard and Amber Duncombe, Simone and James Cox, Janario, Tishana and Chanté Saunders, Edward, Gabrielle and William Moss, Gervez Hamilton, Tristan Sherman; great grand nieces and nephews: Tyrique and Bailey Saunders, Sion and Sire Duncombe, Dior and Danae Mitchell; other relatives and friends including: Rosenthal Knowles and Family, Mother Glendina Knowles, Almonica Knowles, Garnell and Pastor Eldrew Baldwin, Pastors Tracy and Ruth Knowles, Bishop Derek and Lynn Knowles, Sandra Bastian and Family, Family of the late Rudell Forbes, Raymond Forbes, Loretta “Jenny” Mott, Carmen Forbes, Karen “Peggy” Deveaux, Ellarice Thurston, Pamela Taylor and their children, Family of the late Samuel B. Anderson, Kevin, Samuel II (Benny), Kendrick and Quentin Anderson and Karon Mensah, Damian Alexander and Family, Family of the late Simeon “Bulla Sim” Brown, Family of the late Ann-Lee Hepburn, Family of the late Minerva Fyne, Emily Darcel Fyne, Geneva Fyne, Jayde Wallace, Flordell Pratt, Donna Humes, Florie and Eulamae Forbes, Joanne Poitier and Family, Family of the late Nathaniel Jack Miller, Collette Forbes, Rosalie Clarke, Florina Rolle, Joylene Stubbs, Vernitta Miller Bruce, Prince and David Miller, the extended Ash and Knowles Families of South Andros, Family of the late Harold Sandilands, Family of the late Mary (Auntie May) Richardson, Preston Forbes and Family, Patrice Ash and Family, neighbours of the Claridge Road Community, Mt. Calvary Baptist Cathedral family including: Reverends Philip and Charlene McPhee
and Family, Betty Mae Brown and Family, Ellen Wilkinson-McPhee, Reverend Sheila McPhee and Family, Reverend Patricia Chisholm and Family, Reverend Maedawn Munroe and Family, Elizabeth Darville and Family, Mother Marilyn Ingraham and Family, Eulamae Butterfeld and Family, Sheila Baptiste and Family, Melanie Minnis and Family and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.
Relatives and friends may pay their respects at Cedar Crest Funeral Home and Crematorium Ltd., Robinson and Baillou Hill Roads on Friday from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. and at the church on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until service time.
Memorial Service For Rachael Patrice Knowles, 58
a resident of Hospital Lane South, New Providence, Bahamas will be held at 11:00am on Friday, June 20, 2025 at Cedar Crest Funeral Home Chapel, Robinson and Baillou Hill Roads. Offciating will be Pastor Diana Francis. Cremation was held.
Her cherished memories are held by her husband: Corinth Wright; step children: Oj, Ocardo, Orliene, Chiann; mother-inlaw: Eloise Jarrett; siblings: Christina Richardson, Samantha Knowles, Michael, Keno, Tracy and Kenneth Neymour; nieces and nephews: Esther, Travon, Tranae, Tracy, Tracey Jr., Moesha Neymour, Kendra, Kenosha, Arlene, Michael, Kevin Jr., Solomon, Daniel and Crystal Richardson, Shirleymae, Christonia and Elijah Knowles; brothers and sistersin-law: Karl, Rickey, Blueth, Lesliene and Tamika Neymour; aunts: Florence Richardson, Virgina Jones, Florence Rolle; cousins: Deborah Richardson, Sharon (Ivan) Grey, Genevieve Reddick , Patricia and Charmaine Strachan, Kevin (Viola) Richardson, Detima, Thatcher, Kesso, Alfredo, Andrea, Antonio, Tishka, Leroy (Tanya), Shawn (Marissa), Andrew, B.J, Brenae Dream, Ella, Gandera, Mckenson, John, Olricka, Orlando, Calvin; numerous relatives and friends: The Black village community, Jr., Mally; special thanks to: the nurses and staff of Princess Margaret Hospital in the Female Medical II and host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.
Funeral Arrangements entrusted to Cedar Crest Funeral Home and Crematorium Ltd, Robinson and Baillou Hill Roads.
Funeral Service For Garnet Oskeca Hannah, 57
a resident of #8 Flamingo Court, Paradise Island, Bahamas, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on (next) Thursday June 26, 2025, at Grace Community Church, #21 Grace Avenue, Palmetto Village. Offciating will be Senior Pastor Lyall Bethel, assisted by other Ministers of the Gospel. Interment will follow in Southern Cemetery, Cowpen and Spikenard Roads.
Garnet was predeceased by his father: McFerris Hannah Senior and brother: Algrecko Hannah.
He is survived by his Mother: Charlene Harris née Bethel; Brothers: McFerris Hannah Jr. (Tasona), Antoine Hannah (Shenique), Miguel Hannah, Gilbert Hannah, Troy Hannah (Curlene), Darius Farrington, Jamaine Major (Quincy), Troy Laroda (adopted brother); Sisters: Bernadette Brown (Alburn), Sherniece Major (Allan), Marilyn Smith, Melissa Sears, MonaLisa Prabhu; Uncles: Rev. Claudius Bethell Jr., Minister Donald Williams; Aunts: Diana Donna Bethel, Sherene HannahGray, Christine Hannah, Pam Hannah, Emily Hall, Eleanor Steele, Anishka Hannah; Nephews: McFerris Jr., Jaraze, Troy Jr., Trace, Antoine Hannah Jr., Gilbert Jr., Jamae, Jaquis, Ezra Reid, Delberto Deal, Romano Smith, Allan Major Jr., Janaldo, Darius Jr., Demetrius, King Farrington, Algericko Jr. Hannah, William Hannah, Terrell Hannah; Nieces: Saniah Hannah, Allisha and Allana Major, Akia Thompson, Ebony, Brendina, Rachel, Gildasha, Crystal, Amari, Kendalee Hannah, Britney Dean, Alburnete, Alburniesha Brown, Kendesha (Adam) Cartwright, Darrell, Daria, Darnelle, Danardia, Darrielle, Davariah, Darlia and Darvia Farrington, Algericka Hannah, Algernice Hannah, Sara Hannah, Lanna Hannah, Miah and Empress Sears, Mischa and Drew Prabhu, Jasmaine, Jada and Jordyn Major; Cousins: Kirkland Bethel Jr., Taliya, Shervane, Solomon, Marvin and Lonnie Bethel, Sylvia ‘Pinkie’ Ingraham (Albert), Alice Nottage (Dave), Claudina ‘Bonnie’ Kelly (Leroy), Ettiene and Christine Johnson, Matthew McCardy, Supt. Antonio Callan Munroe, Calvin Munroe, Joshua Munroe (Agatha), Jessie Munroe-Carey, Pearline and Alice Munroe-Percentie, Spencer Gibson, Maudlene Goodman, Andrew Kemp (Linda), Suzette Kemp, Pastor Martin Kemp (Sharnette), Theresa Kemp, Prophet Jermaine Kemp (Keyshana), Patrick Kemp (Natayla), Alexander Bethel, Corp. #259 Claudius Duane Bethel, Candidia Bethel-Simms, Ricardra Madonna Bethel-Marshall, Marjorie and Trevor Rolle, Elsine Davis, Valarie and Lynden Davis, Marvin and Dawn Stubbs; Numerous grand nephews and nieces, Other relatives
and friends: Rev. Katrina Durham and Family, Beverly Kemp and Family, Daniel and Wilhelmina Ferguson, Neutie Seymour and Family, Minerva Delancy and Family, Violet Bethel, Clement Sr. and Elsaida Penn, Beatrice McQueen-Rolle, Wonda Roberts, Patsy Johnson, Carmetta and Geralene Dean, John Kemp, Calvin Kemp, Elaine Pinder, Leanna Bain, Ruthie Knowles, Emmanuel Wallace, Descendants of the late Rev. Delbert Bethel, Descendants of George Johnson, Descendants of the late Bertha Kemp, Descendants of the late Mary Clare, Descendants of the late Theodore Bethel, Descendants of the late Sydney Bethel, Descendants of the late Agnes Farrington, Descendants of the late Edward Bethel, Descendants of the late Geleta Kemp née Bethel, Descendants Leonora Rolle née Bethel, Descendants of the late Alvira ‘Tiny’ Lewis, Descendants of the late Buster and Blanche Bethel, Descendants of Myrtis Farrington, Rev. Marina Carey, Rev. Eric Johnson, Rev. Carl Pinder, Descendants of the late Richard Dean and Descendants of the late Clarence and Yvonne Pinder, Grace Community Church, Senior Pastor Lyall Bethel and Family, Pastor Stuart Kelly and Family, Pastor Carlyle Peart and Family, Elder Cyril Peet and Family, The Taxi Union, Paradise Island Police Department and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.
Relatives and friends may pay their respects at Cedar Crest Funeral Home and Crematorium Ltd., Robinson and Baillou Hill Roads on Wednesday from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. and at the church on Thursdsay from 10:00 a.m. until service time.
Death Notice For Stephen Nathaniel Sweeting, 77
a resident of #66 Poinciana Drive, New Providence, Bahamas died at The Princess Margaret Hospital on Thursday, June 12, 2025.
He is survived by his children: Samantha Sweeting, Stephen “Stevie” Sweeting Jr. and Stacey Sweeting; brothers: Berkley E. Forbes, Zennerman “Peter” Sherman, Philip Miller, James Sweeting Jr.; sisters: Sharon Sweeting, Esthermae Sherman-Jolly, Margo Sweeting-Pinder, Shellie Sweeting-Murphy, Dellareese Sweeting, Angel Peters and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements will be announced a later date.
Funeral Service For Eugene Reginald Davis, 73
a resident of #2 Sutterton Road, Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, 21st June, 2025 at Church Of The Ascension, West Beach Drive and Arden Forest Road Freeport, Grand Bahama. Offciating will be Father Rudolph Cooper. Interment will follow at The Grand Bahama Memorial Park #2.
Left to cherish his memories are his two daughters: Arianne Celeste DavisThompson and Abigail Eugenie Davis; grandsons: Arondé Warren Thompson and Arcady Reginald Thompson; granddaughter: Adeniké Ceceila Thompson; sonin-law: Owen P.W. Thompson; brothers: Mark, Jerry and Gary Bodie, Lester Bain; sisters: Barbara Sweeting and Frederica Munroe, Louise Stubbs; aunts: Lenora Saunders and Dorothy Davis; uncle: Raymond ‘Sonny’ Davis; nephews: Alvin Musgrove, Kwame Bradshaw, Stephen Bodie, Kedar Bodie, Dwayne Pratt, Steve Wilson, Donovan Sands; nieces: Robin Munroe, Jerica Bodie, Joia Bodie, Stephanie Bodie, Camryn, and Taylor Bain; sisters-in-law: Donna Morrison, Kelsey Clarke, Dorothy Johnson and Gaynell Collie, Renee, Deborah and Pam Bodie; brothers-in-law: Keith Bullard; nephews-in-law: Kevin Coverley, Chad Gaitor, Nial Turnquest, Cleon Johnson, Ahmad and Kadeem Morrison, Kelson Clarke, Keith (Whitfeld) Bullard; nieces-in-law: Lynette and Latrice Gibson, Krystal Clarke, Delecia and Lynne Johnson, Monique Bullard, Latecia and Keture Bullard, Alieandra Wilson; god-children: Lana Bain, Mark Bowleg, Nerissa Lockhart-Saunders, Patria Nadia Bonimy and Jared Thompson; and a host of other relatives and friends including: Vandyke (Rashad and Sanaa), Kayla (Kyle and Kyle II), Vanessa and Inger Saunders, Thomas Davis and family, Nicholette Deal and family, Enero and Donathon Davis; Jennifer Johnson and the family of the late Johnny Young, the family of the late Nehemiah Davis including Audley Davis and family and the family of the late Napoleon Davis, Anthony Poitier, Keith Moultrie, Anissa Sweeting, Raquel Russell, Valeka Sweeting, Alex Brown; friends: Bianca Cleare-Adderley; Bernal Oliva Bullard, Gifford Bonimy, John Burrows, Shirley Outten-Clarke, Betty Outten, Marcy Ferguson, Leslie ‘Red’ Darville, Kenneth Dames, Glen Johnson, Yeah Coakley, Stephen ‘Garbo’ Coakley, Charles ‘Softly’ Robins, Gary ‘Supa’ Johnson, Willie Mays & Prince Francis, Arthur Jones, Donald Dean, Grafton Ifll Sr., Carmeta Miller, Carolyn Young, Yvonne Lockhart, Archdeacon of the Northern Bahamas Rev. Father Earl Hepburn, Father Rudolph Cooper, Carol Moss, Charles Thompson and family, Garth Woodside and family, Lionel Martin & family, Trudy Roberts, Phil and Myrna Gaitor and family, Gurney Armstrong and family, Vernon & Jean Bodie, Raymond R.H. Culmer & Family, Sanford &
Mary Culmer, Terrance & Rhonda Strachan, Bernie & Anita Wilson, Don & Vanceta Martin, Shurn Brown, Jean McDonald, Leona Roache, Esmond Weekes, Brian Sands, Paula Bevans-Hanna, Opee Cooper, Joanne McKinney, Cathy Darville, Laverne Bowleg, Melissa Levarity, Erika Williams, Dr. Russanne Franks-Forbes, Sanique Culmer, Tiffany Meadows, Mia Fountain, Cassie Benoit, Eleanor, Shavonne Saunders, Italia Rolle, Raven Grant, Kristy Raine Russell, Stanley & Shamarah Pitt, Don & Nanette Cornish, Tyrell Ferguson, Nurse Forbes-Miller, Nurse Delores Marie, The Kidney Center (Freeport, Bahamas): Dr. Monique Pratt, Dr. Jerrie; Intensive Care Unit RMH; Step-down Unit RMH: Dr. Davis, Dr. Adderley, Nurses Gina Remy, Lakara Dawkins, Vanessa Zonicle, Daniel Rigby, Angelic Ritchie, and Laura Russell; Nurse PCA Nurse Destiny Cooper; Male Surgical Ward (RMH); Dr. Michael Darville, Saint Augustine’s College (Class of 1970) Alumni Association, Aqunias College (Class of 1971), Grand Bahama Catholic High (Class of 1992-1995), Anglican Church Men - Church of the Ascension, Bahamas Anglican Men’s Cursillo #11, Anglican Church Women – Church of the Ascension, Grand Bahama Little League Baseball, Titans Football Team, Coors Silver Bullet Express, Swingers Junkanoo Group, Bushwackers, King’s Inn, BORCO, Grand Bahama Port Authority, The Home Center and Jeremmie’s Auto, The Gamma Lamba Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. (Johnson C. Smith University).
Relatives and friends may pay their respects at Yager Funeral Home & Crematorium, Queens Highway on Friday from 12:00 noon until 5:00 p.m. and at the church on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until service time.
Death Notice For
Deaconess Carmie Nesbitt,
87
a resident of #29 Churchill Road, South Bahamia Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas died on Monday, June 9th, 2025 at The Rand Memorial Hospital.
She is survived by her two daughters: Rev./ Evangelist Tharecita Jones (Dec. George Jones) and Minister Enamae Pinder (Gary Pinder); three adopted daughters: Pastor Judy Bethel, Minister Mary Russell and Ms. Mavis Cooper; grandchildren: Maxwell Kemp, Melford Joachim (Gilda Joachim), Zchavigo Francis (Calentina Francis), Ranaldo Jones, Demetrius Pinder, Cravin Rolle, Bishop Conrad Jones (Minister Lonette Jones), Thais Joachim, Shakaara Jones, Santana Pinder, Melissa Pinder, Laquesta Pinder and a host of relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
Funeral Services For
Keth Eugenie Kemp, 76 affectionately called “Kett”
a resident of Skylark Crescent, Danottage Estates, New Providence, Bahamas will be held at The New Lively Hope Baptist Church, #23 Jerome Avenue & Chesapeake Road, New Providence on Saturday, June 21st, 2025 at 11:00am. Offciating will be Rev. Dr. A. Shelton Higgs assisted by Rev. Samantha Carter-Cartwright, Rev. Julian Anderson and Bishop Aaron Nixon. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Gardens Woodlawn Way off Soldier Road, New Providence.
She was predeceased by her husband: Sidney Kemp (Punch); grandson: Alex Kemp.
Left to cherish her loving memories are her son: Sidney Andrew Kemp; daughters: Stephanie Vanessa and Tina Raquel; daughter-in-law: Rubyann Kemp; grandchildren: Andrew (Taranequine), Alexis, Ashley & Andrea Kemp, Taranique Brown, Jheri Jordan(Tiara) Rahming, Shania & Shane Fowler; great grandchildren: Andrielle & Tahj Kemp, Amari & Amaya Johnson, Gregory Tynes, Ari Cooper, Jordan & Jiana Rahming, Skylar Sweeting, Ja’Miyah Gilcott, Makai Stuart-Jones, Jayce Miller; brother: Winston Banhan; sister: Venesia Malcolm; brothers-in-law: Edward Miller, Ellis Kemp, Albert Kemp; sistersin-law: Jeannette, Marilyn & Dawn Kemp, Myrtle Banhan; nephews: Caple & Evol Banhan, Wayne, Wesley & Krishna Banhan, Tindale & Stephen Haye, Ronald (Tracy) & Albert Dell, Donnavan & Donavan (JD) Miller, Daine, Dave & Anthony Golaube, Kevin Russell, Stephen & Scott Kemp, Jason Knowles; nieces: Jean Taylor, Vernie (Keith) Russell, Ectle Golaube, Sonia & Ceya Banhan, JudyAnn Haye, Lorna & Deonna Miller, Kaye Whorms, Marsha Robbins, Kishner Cowell, Sharon Sands, Suzanne Albury, Schnora & Dawnette Kemp, Tara Wells, Erica Reynolds, Felicia Knowles; adopted grandchildren: Payton & Paige Haye, Trent McIntosh Jr., Arianna Jennings, Mateo Major, Keanu Moss, Trystan Carey, Perez Burrows, Terrico Sweeting Jr., Shain Armbrister, Edward Johnson, Trevanya Woodside, La’Kahja Roxbury, Antonia Rolle, Destiny Evans; other relatives & friends: Bishop Aaron & Elder Karen Nixon & family, Jennifer, Laurence (Renzie) & Julian Clarke, Sheila Wilson & family, Avani Fernander, Habakkuk Ferguson & Family, Beverly Smith, Shonalee Griffn, Georgette Reid, Mispah Johnson, Jerry Rahming, Talmage (Ted) Fowler, Delecia Williams & family, Hilma Pyfrom, Anita Turnquest, Gem Rolle, Angela Simms, Karen Musgrove (caregiver), Alice Watson, Marion Cooper & Family, Taylor Family (Seabreeze), Christa Grant, Cassidy & Carsean (CJ) Clarke, Nikita Thompson & family, Kelso Medical Lab Claims Dept, Public Treasury Dept, Security Systems Int’l, Ultra Games and other relatives and friends.
Viewing will be held at Eternal Rest Mortuary ,#244 Market Street and Oxford Avenue, New Providence on Friday, 20th June, 2025 from 10:00 a.m5:00 p.m and again at the Chruch on Saturday, 21st June, 2025 from 10:00 a.m until service time.
Richard Anthony Clarke, 91
a resident of Kensington Gardens off Soilder Road, New Providence, Bahamas will be held at St. Bede’s Roman Catholic Church, Sutton Street, New Providence on Saturday, 21st June, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. Offciating will be Father Jonathan Berdejo assisted by Deacon Dennis Mackey. Cremation will follow.
Richard leaves to cherish his memory are his three children: Anthony (Kim) Clarke, Linda Sands (William) Crowley of California, Christopher (Monique) Clarke; grandchildren: Tiffany (Leeky) Eugene of Canada, Valentino (Jenna) Sands of Michigan, Demond and Treco Clarke, Lavardo, Jason and Christopher Miller, Tonya Clarke, Kano Lavar Clarke of Canada, Anthony Clarke Jr., Shanthonique Smith, Shantell Clarke, Anthonique Clarke, Antoine Clarke, Antia Rolle, Keishell and Keishawn Hall of Florida, McKell Thompson, Kaleel Gibson, Christanique and Christen Clarke, Shamallye Lightbourne; great grandchildren: Jasmine (Dario) Williams, Jamal Joseph, Taleea and Leekarrio Eugene, Tristian and Jayceon Clarke, Demond Cash, Destiny, Clarke, Shantonio Clarke, Lavardo Miller Jr., Jason Miller Jr., Syleah Smith, Maranda Dorestin, Renee Lavarity, Aniah Gaitor, Sariah Rolle, Kristopher Hall, Keiasia, Kalifornia, Latheo Miller Jr., Jahmai Bastian, Aemerie Curry, RayQuan Bowleg, Jeremy Gilbert, Antonenise Moss, Shacasio and Shacorey Lightbourne, Kolby Sands; great great grandchild: Love Williams; nieces and nephews: Willamae Goodman, Christopher and Richard Horton, Joseph Horton (Florida), Portia Williams (Maryland) Prudence Rolle, Sarah D. Frith (Michael) Deane of New York, Eldridge (Insa ) Frith, Tyrise Sawyer, Tweed Dean; sister-in-law: Edith Sawyer; and a host of other relatives and friends including: Christina (Miguel) Neeley, Sarah Frith, Nathaniel (Jolinda Middleton) Miller and Braylon Miller of Maryland, Camille Woods, Lakeisha Davis, Axel Goodman, Trevor and Troy Goodman, Philipa and Tramaine Gray, Perry Woods , Rashad Swain of Maryland, Maria Clake, Michelle and Christopher Deane of Virginia, Valerie, Laura Cartwright, Shantel Smith, Peggy Clarke, Shamone Thompson, Christine Daxon, Melverne Rolle, Sherice Ferguson, Ruby Neeley, Sandra Lightbourne, Coreen Sturrup, Vashti Johnson, Indiana Major, Burton Roger’s and Family, Enid, Mark and Stanley Major, Mr. Taylor and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.
Viewing will be held at Eternal Rest Mortuary, #244 Market Street and Oxford Avenue, New Providence on Friday, 20th June, 2025 from 10:00 a.m -5:00 p.m. and again at the church on Saturday, 21st June, 2025 from 10:00 a.m until service time.
Funeral Service For
Minister Annette Iona Butler, 71
a resident of #12 Malawi Street, Elizabeth Estates, New Providence, Bahamas will be held at Remnant Kingdom Apostolic Ministries, Lightbourne Avenue off Farrington Road, New Providence on Saturday, 21st June, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. Offciating will be Archbishop Dr. G. Elton Major assisted by Reverend Duran Johnson and other Ministers of the Gospel. Interment will follow in the Woodlawn Gardens, Soldier Road.
Annette was survived by her loving daughters: Pastor Dr. Dwan Butler-Clarke (Bishop Dr. Mariano Clarke), Anishka ButlerThompson (Edwin Thompson), Karlene Reid-McKenzie (Leroy McKenzie); and her only son: Police Inspector Carlton Butler Jr. (Barronette Thomas); grandchildren: Bree Butler, Ascha Munroe, Savae, Prince and Soroya McKenzie, Shanoi Dewar, Joshua and Jovial Forbes, Aronique and Jameka; great grandchildren: Giannis Godet, Moya McKenzie; sisters: Shirleen Hamilton (Don Hamilton), Rose Tinker and Pearl Taylor; brothers: Curtis Reid of New York City, Noel Reid of Westmoreland, Jamaica, Walbert Reid of Canada; aunts: Beretha Morris and May McCaughlin of Miami, Florida; uncles: Thomas Morris of Canada; nieces: Donesha Hamilton, Regina, Racquille and Jheneal Reid, Keva and Kendra Richards, Carmen Miller, Carla Wallace, Emma Mcphee, Brenda and Monique Thompson, Carolyn Robinson and Karen Ferguson of Freeport, Grand Bahama, Jennifer and Willamae Rolle; nephews: Dontae Hamilton, Jermaine and Jamiel Francis, Sherwin, Sammy and Roylee Butler, Charles, Ivan and Darren Rolle, Ian, Pedro and Ron Davis; godchildren: Stacian and Damian Taylor, Kristi Butterfeld, Kerqia Tinker, Daniel Rolle Jr.; brothers-in-law: Delroy Richards and Prince Davis; cousins too numerous to mention; other relatives and friends including: Valerie Morris, Janet Munroe, Santio Munroe, Omar and Travis Clarke, Melissa Bullard, Tanya Lightboune, Elder Anthony and Pastor Linda McPhee and family, Mr. Edward Brice, Mr. Hanson, Cecil and Sheska Sands, Shandia Gaitor, Evangelist Sharon Curry, Monique Rahming, Rickell Dillen and family, Tachaka Mullings and family, Minister Leona Wilkinson, Kaylesia Minnis and family, Stanley Wizard and Family, Mr. and Mrs. Randy Lightfoot and family, Pastor and Mrs. Leroy Colebrooke, Prophetess Alberta Williams and family, Glen Dean and family, Sharon Forbes and family, Yvonne Henderson, Evadne Bascom and family, Reverend Durant and Pastor Keva Smith and the Fowler Street Church of God family, Athena, Tara,and Eric Mabon and family, The Right Honorable Phillip “Brave” Davis and family, Audrey Pinder, Offcers and members of Remnant Kingdom Apostolic Ministries and the Lightbourne Avenue Community, Prophetess Cora Bowe and family, Harrison and Daisy Bethel, ASP Halson Cartwright, ASP Anthony Sawyer, Superintendent Coran Jennings, Ryan
and Candice Mcphee and family, Bernice Taylor and Sonia Green of Kingston Jamaica, Ms. Ebony, Eleanor Knowles and family, Archbishop Dr. G. Elton Major of the Historic Metropolitan Baptist Church, Ms. Dames and family, Mrs. Margaret Knowles and family, Mrs. Williams and family, Tia Small and family, the Morris’, the Reids, the Butlers, the Clarkes, the Thompsons, Elizabeth Estates and the Malawi Street Communities; special thanks to: Elder Marvin Curtis, Sharmaine Smith, Prophet Lance Maycock and Emmanuel House, Pastor Fredrick Moxey and family, Apostle Delano Rolle and the Action City Church of God family, Reverend Duran Johnson and family, Cynthia Curtis-Hanna and family, Delores Hunter-Neeley, Latoya Stubbs-Woodside, Pastor Kenneth and Prophetess Wright and the Prophetic Prayer and word Int’l Ministries, Alphonso Major Jr. (Director of Education and Supervision of the Anglican Central Education Authority), Administrators and Staff of Saint John’s College including Principal Quinn McCartney, Vice-Principal Kristia Knowles, Vice-Principal Leon Mars, Senior Mistress Cherece Evans, Johanna Brenes and the Modern Language Department, Caronique Decius, Tia Clarke, Danneris Castellanos, and Evona Rolle of the Primary Specialist Department, Atlantis Banquet Logistics Department, Atlantis Cove Security Department, and Pastor Cunningham and the Morning Glory House of Refuge.
Viewing will be held at Eternal Rest Mortuary ,#244 Market Street and Oxford Avenue, New Providence on Friday, 20th June, 2025 and again at the Chruch on Saturday, 21st June, 2025 from 10:00 a.m until service time.
Death Notice For
Retired Custom Offcer
Christopher Clement Richardson, 83
a resident of Johnson Road Estates, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly of Clarence Town, Long Island, Bahamas died at his residence on Friday, June 13th, 2025.
He is survived by his sisters: Gloria Crawford, Merline Fernander, Joan Lady Foulkes (Sir Arthur), and Paula Gibson; special niece and caregiver: Anastacia Mackey, and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention at this time.
Funeral arrangements are being fnalized will be announced at a later date.
Funeral Service For
(Lowe Sound, Andros) Aldrick Russell, 94
a resident of Lowe Sound, Andros, Bahamas will be held at New Mt Freedom Fellowship Baptist, Lowe Sound, Andros, Bahamas on Saturday, 21st June, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. Offciating will be Dr. Oswald Poitier assisted by Dr. E John Newton and other ministers of the gospel. Interment will follow in the Lowe Sound Public Cemetery, Lowe Sound, Andros.
Left to cherish his memories are his daughters: Cleo Russell Griffn, Carolyn Russell Deveaux, Rev,d Monette Russell Mackey, Shelena Russell Barr, Norma Russell Knowles, Dolymae Russell, Sandy Russell Johnson, Rochelle Russell McKinney, Britney Russell and Tanya Barr Scott; sons: Perris, Roger, Teano, Julio, Neko and Travis Russell; sons-in-law: Kendall Deveaux Sr., Junior Barr, Rufus Knowles Sr., Shrone Johnson Sr., Alexio McKinney Sr., Daquin Scott and Jason Evans Sr.; daughter-in-law: Rev. Theseine Russell and Janet Russell; grandchildren: Anicia Russell, Melissa Grant, (Edney) Renardo (Keah) and Shonell Griffn, Sheniqua Cooper, (Angelino) Keisha Cleare, (Denard) Kendall Jr. (Westishia) Kennise and Danario Deveaux, Earlin and Noah Russell, Lanette Frith, (Nick) Marlin, LeAndra, Leola and Leonardo Mackey, Claudia Johnson, Kirkwood, Clarissa, Shanice and Tarran Barr, Tamara Hinsey, Andysha Ferguson, Greg Evans, Isiah, Stom and Jerusha Knowles Mark Scott, Cathy Miller (Omar) and Tara Rolle (Gino) Eric and Tristan Russell, Edney Higgs and Shrone Johnson Jr., Alexis Azario, Alexio McKinney Jr., Diamond Barr, Jada and Jason Evans Jr., Daquanique Scott and Mark Stubbs; 41 great grandchildren; sister: Martha Dean; sister-in-law: Evelyn Russell; nieces and nephews: Algerine Cyprianna, Annamae, Anita, Meryl, Michelle, Ellavease and Edney Russell, Georgina and Lenamae Knowles, Alva & Rev. Filmore Russell, Rev. Almetta Culmer, Rev. Lucine Newton, Rev. Norine Smith & Rev. Sabrina Poitier, Alfred, Karen & Timothy Russell Jr., Delarease Russell, Rekel & Sherry Griffn, Annalee & Terrance McQueen, Jancy Rolle, Keith, Ruben, Charity, David Russell, Silvia & Haldor Russell, Eureka Colebrook,
Johnny, Milton and Margaret Russell and Apostle Christopher Russell, Brian and Apostle Brinka Cleare, Maria & Peter Russell, Linda Evans and Mcgreg Russell, Lenamae Knowles, Georgina, Vanola and Edney Russell, Georgina Seymour, Vanola Russell; other relatives and friends including: Dr. E. John Newton and family, Dr. Oswald Poiter and the New Mt. Freedom Baptist Church family, Pastor Filmore Russell and the Mt. Olive Church family, Dr.Ifll Russell and the Mt. Calvary Church family, Terra Evans and family, Suenae Colebrook and family, Patty and Ben Rolle and family, the entire community of Lowe Sound Andros, Apostle Christopher Russell, Dr. E. John Newton & family, Rev. Mackey Knowles & family, Peter, Maria and Mcgreg Russell & family, Brian Cleare & family, Linda Evans & family, Patty and Ben Rolle & family, Terra Evans & family, Suenae Colebrook & family, Dr. Oswald Poitier & Mt Freedom Baptist Church family, Dr. Ifll Russell & the Calvary Baptist Church family; and the entire community of Lowe Sound and Red Bays Andros.
Viewing will be held at Eternal Rest Mortuary, #244 Market Street and Oxford Avenue, New Providence, Bahamas will be held on Friday, 20th June, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and again at New Mt. Freedom Fellowship Baptist, Lowe Sound, Andros on Saturday, 21st June, 2025 from 10:00 a.m until service time.
(Mastic Point Andros)
Death Notice For Gloria Marie Musgrove, 42
a resident of South Mastic Point, Andros, Bahamas died at her residence in South Mastic Point on Saturday, June 7th, 2025.
Left to cherish her memories are her mother: Hazel Newbold; two brothers: Felix Riley and Jason Rolle; one sister: Theresa Lightfoot; numerous nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention at this time.
Funeral arrangements are being fnalized and will be announced at a later date.
Death Notice for
Melvern McPhee, 49
Death Notice For YVONNE MOXEY-TAYLOR, 72
a resident of Wulff Road, New Providence, Bahamas died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Monday, 16th June, 2025.
Memories will forever be cherished in the hearts of her children: Antonio Glinton, Trevor McPhee , Anthonique Glinton, Antoinette McPhee and Neil Johnson; special friend: John Jerome Rahming; siblings: Alfred, Margo, Jonathan and Marvin McPhee, Helen, Bloniva, Ivadell, and Troy Walkine and Trevor Williams; numerous nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
of Forg Avenue, died on Sunday June 15, 2025 at her residence.
Yvonne was pre-deceased by her mother, Vivian Williams; Father, Levonne Moxey; Son, Davonne Lees; Sister, Magnolia Moxey; and Brother, Levonne ‘Sonny” Moxey.
She is survived by her husband, David Taylor; daughters, La’Vonne (Roskeino) Neely, Vania Lees; Sisters, Brenda Knowles, Karen Moxey, Annette Moxey, Staria Ortiz, Coleen Nottage, Cyprianna Stuart, Dale Wainwright, Marva (Gladstone) Patton, Denise, Iva Rolle; Brothers: Dwain (Karen), Compton Cuffy, Edgar (Remelda) Moxey, Calvin Moxey, Corey Moxey, Andre Moxey, Maverick Moxey, Ricardo Moxey; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Funeral Services for HESTER LOVENIA BRENNEN, 82
will be held on Saturday, June 21st, 2025, 10:00am at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, Joans Heights, West, Nassau, Bahamas. Officiating will be Minister Pedro Davis of Emmanuel Missionary Baptist Church. Assisted by Pastor Cranston V. G. Evans & Pastor Elmond King, along with other Ministers of The Gospel. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Gardens Cemetery, Soldier Road, Nassau, Bahamas.
Hester Brennen was predeceased by her mother: Mildred Pinder, and her father: Wilfred Lewis; her sons: Godfrey and Duane Brennen.
Left to cherish her memories is her Husband: Samuel George Brennen. Children: Christopher, Ricardo Brennen, Steven and Mervin Darling, Brenda Gibson, and Diann Willamson. Stepchildren: Gregory and Arthur Brennen and Antonia Jolly. Adopted Daughters: Samantha Harvey, Michelle Higgs, Aisha Demeritte, Emily Robinson, Dorothy Murphy, Patricia Clarke, Sharlene Brown, Ellamae Collie. Sons-in-law: Minister Rudolph Gibson, and Minister Duane Williamson. Daughtersin-law: Nyoka, Arlene Brennen, Conchita, Carolyn Darling and Maefern Brooks. Grandsons: Ranardo, Dameko, Christen, Lorenzo, Dwayne, Ricardo Jr. Brennen, Kristoff Butler, Aaron and Asprey Gibson, Lorenzo Saunders, Matthew and Duane Williamson, Bradford Roberts, Dwayne Edison Brennen Jr., Akeem Raheem Brennen. Granddaughters: Kenishka and Crystal Brennen, Keyran Curtis, Nathalie Brennen-Brown and Trifinia Brennen, Aradise and Risha Brennen, Amber Gibson, Alesha Williamson, Chiquita and Rhyia Darling, Shonice and Adrielle Rodgers. Sisters: Miriam Brennen, Janice Brooks, Ollie Taylor of Miami, Fla, Iona Lewis, Sharon Lewis, Algeria Lewis, Shelly Lewis. Brothers: Patrick Lewis, Elvis Lewis, Sean Lewis, Ian Lewis. Great grandchildren: Lakeithia Brennen, Tierica Brennen, Arianna Brown, Adrianna Brown, Aniya Clark, Treasure Brennen, Abralynn Cruz Nakia, Amari, Dorien, London & Kylan Brennen, Nakera Woodside, Renaj Roxbury & D’Jay Curtis, Jayce, Jakai and Jalen Brennen, Tiegan and Alayah Gibson, Chakai Brown, Cattleyah Bruce, Grace Bruce, Greyson Bruce, Dina Brennen, Ellison Brennen, Ricardo Ellison Brennen Jr., Mister Clark, Zion Clark, Dwayne Brennen Jr., Akeem Brennen, Alberto Cruz Jr.; Great-greatgrandchildren: Starr Brennen, DaVianna Brennen. Nephews: Simeon Brown Jr., Bradley Sears, Byron Brennen Maurice Brooks, Jonathan Taylor, Cameron & Jenell Lewis,Tristen Lewis,Stanton & Valerie Bethel, Anwar Lewis,Patrick Lewis Jr., Malcolm Lewis, Lanardo Lewis, Ryan & Tanya Lewis, Romel Lewis, Rhema Lewis, Maalik Lewis, Maachai Lewis, Christen Lewis, Ian Lewis Jr.; Nieces: Carla Brown Roker, Valarie Brown Alce, Denise, Victoria Brennen, Melissa McMinns, Randa Kemp, Alfred Brennen and Stanley Minnis, Charlene Russell, Sheila and Shannette Brennen, Charmaine Smith, Megan Brooks, Altina Brennen, Betsy Clarke, Stacey Fritzerald, Elthienia Paul, Sandra Sears, Altina Brennen Mia Brooks Brown, Iman Taylor, Anthera & Cecil McCoy, Danille Lewis, Jerquel Smith, Savannah Bethel,Victoria Bethel, Katina & Daren Parker, Victoria Lewis, Hope Lewis, Alecia Lewis, Najah Lewis Alexia & Aiden Cargil, Aaliyah Lewis, Shanique Smith, Kristen Strachan; Grand Nieces: Donika, Moesha Brennen, Christian Atalia, Kemp Derissa McMinns, Abigail, Shakoda Minnis, Shevia Ferguson, Shameka Russell, Shanda and Sonovia Sears, Chante, Patrell and Maliyah Smith, Bre’nel, Bre’ann Brennen.Grand nephews: Derek Jr., Derlano, Demico McMinns, Justin Minns John, Brian Rekino, Alfred Jr. Brennen, Gorden, Bruce Jr. Kemp, Anson Coakley, Robert and Roshawn Gayle, Bre’on Brennen. Cousins; Ruth Gibson Euriel, Debra Cooper Alonzo, Claudia Gibson, Stacey Hanah Hugh, Bradley Gibson Suzi, Brian Gibson Kim Princess and James Farrington,
Leo and Sharon Whyms, Rudy and Judy Whyms, Garland and Avanell Whyms, Daron and Inae Whyms, Lynden Whyms, Charlene Whyms, Helena Whyms, Douglas, Monique, Daronique D’Ante and DiMaggio Hanna, Pearline Rolle, Annamae Strachan. Numerous Relatives & Friends, Emmanuel Missionary Baptist Church Family, Catherine Cooper & Family, Maggie Rolle & Family, Rose Thompson & Family, Pastor Cranston V.G Evans, Lady Evans & The Elkklesia Fellowship Church Family, St. Charles Vincent St. Family, Min. Roy Colebrook & Family, Min. Johnathan Clark & Family, Willamae McKenzie, Min. Uhura Woodside & Family Min. Allen McPhee & Family, Ms Flowers, Ms. Maureen her caregiver, Carmines Restaurant Family, Emanuelo’s Restaurant Family, Sandilands Rehabilitation & Centre For The Deaf Family, Drifters Restaurant Mr.Ricardo Williams, Shoe Creation & G&M Appliances Staff, The New Hope Church family.
Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at Evergreen Mortuary located on Friday from 10:00am-5:00pm and again at the church on Saturday from 9:00am until service time
(Abaco)
EVA IVANNA SMITH, 76
of Dundas Town, Abaco, will be held at ChurchFaith Walk Church of God, Coopers Town at 11am. Officiating will be Pastor Shawn Robins, Assisted by Pastor Jenson Edgecombe. Interment will follow in Southside Cemetery, Abaco.
Left to cherish her memories are her Children: Craig Cooper, Uneak Outten, Jennifer Saunders, Amanda, Natasha, Rudy Jr., Michael Smith; Grandchildren: Theo, Synovio Saunders, Roverna Smith, Maxwell Robinson, Mateo, Tremeko Smith, Tatyana, Frantzy Sidor, Dereisha, Derick Jr. Stuart, Aisidy, Rudy Jr., Trey, Ayden Smith, Manfineak Ambrister, Michael Smith Jr.; Great Grandchildren: Trico, Synovia Saunders, Cassidy Paul, Denzil Jr., Sherlena Lowe, Romel King; Brothers: Bishop Archilaus Sr. & Estelle Cooper, Eric & Vivian Cooper; Sisters-in-law: Olive Forbes, Lillian & Nita Cooper, Debramae Douglas, Jennifer Dorsey; Brothers-in-law: Nehemiah & Vernetta Saunders, Gary & Ruth Smith, Mike Smith, Bishop Clifford Henfield; Nieces & Nephews: Gary & Lynette, Cephaus & Lavern, Judy, Archilaus Jr. & Latoya, Gwen, Carolyn, Silbert & Janeen, Hartman & Angelina, Curtis & Willamae, Lavan & Eugene, Junie & Cyril, Jared, Israel, Dempsey, Mazie & Jerry, Eric Jr., Flaywood & Patrice, Jewel & Pherol, Jason, Dremeko, Craig & Ellame, Sherry, Joan, Pamela & Salvin, Becky & Kevin, Kimba, Teekah, Anechka, Dorothy & Henderson, Spencer, Neville Jr., Derrick, Lashan & Dino, Toya, Anquinette Adderley, Bertram & Debbie, Kara & Carton Bowleg, Travolta, Jackie & Wendall, Silven & Sarah, Gersil & Merria, Jenson & Rosenell, Demetrius II & Tameka, Dwight & Lynn, Patty Johnson, Shirlean & Robert Russell; Godson: Kevin McIntosh; Special Friends: Viola Johnson, Carmen Rolle, Cleveland & Judy Dawkins, Estelle McKinney, Genevie, Laroda; Cousins & Family: The Rt. Honorable Hubert & Delores Ingraham, Pastor Ryan Forbes, Darren & Dedrie Henfield, Kirk Cornish MP North, Abaco, Daisy McIntosh & Family, Rev. Leslie & Ruth Cornish & Family, Rev. Lernis Cornish, Pastor Shawn & Jackie Robins & The Grace Baptist Family, Florence & Forty Sawyer & Family.
Viewing will be held at the church in Cooper’s Town on Friday from 5pm until service time
Funeral Service for
PASTOR RANDOLPH CURTIS SR., 58
of Fairlain Drive, Summer Haven Estates, died at Doctors Hospital on Saturday May 31st, 2025. Service will be held on Saturday, June 21st, 2025 at The Church of God of Prophecy East Street Tabernacle at 12:00 p.m. Officiating will be Bishop Dr. Woodley C. Thompson, Assisted by Bishop Branson Gibson and Bishop Kendal Simmons. Interment will follow at Lakeview Memorial Gardens, John F. Kennedy Drive and Gladstone Road.
He is survived by his Wife: Laverne Erica Curtis; Children: Lavelle Randia, LaShanne Philippa and Randolph Philip Curtis Jr.; Granddaughter: Zhyon Thurston; Sisters: Damaris Curtis, Deborah (Arthur) Rollins, Patrinella and Bernadette Rolle; Brothers: Charles (Valencia), Benson (Densina), Stuart Curtis, Everette (Euricka) Rolle, Jeffrey, Hartman Jr. and Dwayne Rolle; Adopted Children: Lacricia & Rodgjette Swain, Glennese Munroe, Lakeisha Morley, LaJelpha Adams, Latique Morris, Rotnel (T-Boy), Jackson Rena, Jah Deveaux, France Dolce, Lesley Dorceval, Deon Rolle, Daryl Dean; Aunts: Kathleen, Gloria, Maud, Sally, Emmazell Ferguson, Betty Greenslade, Rev. Edris (Ernest) Bowe, Minister Judy (John) Deveaux, Daphne (Clyde) Nixon, Sandra Stewart, Elmore Seymour, Zilpha Kinzer, Virginia Gibson, Elizabeth and Verlee Curtis; Elizabeth (Jeptha) Roach; Uncles: Lionel (Christina), Eddie (Keturah), Kendal (Marcella), Lincoln Ferguson, Pastor Ellison (Minister Leila), Alvin (Pandora) Greenslade, Emmanuel (Laverne) Curtis Jr. & Eddie McQuay; Grand Aunt: Halcie Hanna; Father-in-law: Leamorn Seymour; Brothers-in-law: Lynden (Ingrid), Dwayne (Marcia) and Dwight Seymour; Sister-in-law: Lynnette (Donavon) Gardiner; God Parents: Bishop Rudolph (Veronica) Bowe and Maud Ferguson; God-Children: Dr. Rodeina Cooper, Patrick Curtis, Inecia Rolle, Jazmin Gibson, Alyssa and Gionna Miller, Erin Laguerre, Xyelle-Suineg Gibson, Tianna Swann, Ramiah Tulloch, Demetri Bowe Jr., Patrick Ferguson and numerous other God-children; Nephews and Nieces: Charlos, Charzia, Breah, Canaan, Camyra, Calaya, Akeshah, Bjorn, Alyscia, Shameiko Curtis; Shakell (Daryl), Leturah, and Lathel Rolle, Lykendra (Stefan) Bonimy, Krizia Thompson, Lacretia Johnson, Lorenzo, Lorvago and Ravello Rollins, Menarvia and Muhquezzen, Covan (Divinia) Nixon, Vineesia, Thelmon, Samuel Jr. and Mckiah Woodside, D’leah Gardiner, Lynden (Rebecca), Laran and Lauren Seymour; Grand Nieces: Zoey Seymour and Kiley Johnson; Cousins: Evanette (Deangelo) Delancey, Brent (Crystal), Rev. Dwayne (Elizabeth) Ferguson, Avis Baker, Valarie Rolle, Claudette, Nicola, Neil and Elridge Andrews, Pedro Ferguson, Dr. Renae Ferguson-Bufford, Sheniqua Ferguson, Coshell (Dwayne) Nairn, Rondon and Brandon (Tonisha) McQuay, Iral, Bishop Ian (Minister Tamara), Ivanya Ferguson, Indira Williams, Larrissa and Laron (Kristi) Ferguson, Lionel Jr. and Leonardo Ferguson, Carmen Forbes, Lisa Bowleg, Stacia Bowe-Williams, Leandro & Como Ferguson, Laverne (Cephas) Cooper, Rodney, Miriam, Birdie, Willistene, Dorlan (Kaylisa), Bishop Buford (Shelley) Curtis, Bebie (Gregory)
Farrington, Sandy (Dr. Albert S.) Ferguson, Pastor Inah (Johnny) Gray, Homer II (Euraka), Inspector Trevor (Darlene) Curtis, Carlisa (Kerrington) Wilkinson, Jacqueline (Alvan) Rolle, Sherry (Lanford) Cox, Garren Sr. (Ericka) Ferguson, Marveret (Krystal) and Karen Ferguson, Camarie (Asternique), Jason Curtis, Kaye (Edmound) Rolle, Derrick (Brenda), Anastasia Ferguson, Eudena (Philoma) Pierre, Dr. Ghandi (Garvado) Thompson, Dr. Sherry (Whitfield) Moss, Priscilla (Howard) Dixon, Linda Barrett, Dorinda Forbes, Dr. Cherilyn Hanna Mahase, Capt. Edsil and Dario Hanna, Ashra (Waylon) McCardy; Special Friends: Bishop Gersham & Joycelyn Pratt & Family, Shane & Elder Jacqueline Gibson & Family, Pastor Andrew & Naquel Brown & Family, Bishop Julian & Valencia Johnson & Family, Bishop Branson & Ashanta Gibson & Family, Bishop Rudolph & Linda Balfour, Bishop Delton & Anna Ellis, Bishop Ghaly & Angela Swann & Family, Ghaly Jr. & Natasha Swann, Bishop Terrance & Terrell Forbes, Bishop Philip & Helena Ferguson & Family, Pastor Darrel & Deborah Ferguson, Bishop Kendal Simmons & Family, Bishop Dwight & Pamela Ferguson & Family, Dwight & Tamara Johnson, Demetri (Davina) Bowe, Delmar (Raquel) Bowe, Dekira (Sam) Rutherford, Bishop Rudolph & Eunice Arthur, Emory & Sharon Symonette, Bob Miller & Family, Pastor Dale, Alvin, Dereck (Rose), Melanie, Durward Moss, James & Stephanie Hanna & Family, Franklyn & Rozelda Rigby, Patricia Rolle, Lorraine Mullings, Albert & Juliet Gardiner, Lynden & Lynette Maycock & Family, Pastor Samuel & Dahlia Nelson, Pastor John & Everkell LaGuerre; Pastor Gladstone & Ruth Thurston, Ryan & Latoya Culmer, Pastor Don & Madison Collie & Family, Pastor Corry & Kenice Adderley, Pastor Wilbert & Verna Stubbs, Pastor Drexel & Bethel Gibson, Bishop Dr. Woodley & Verneque Thompson, Bishop Jeff & Nadine Knowles Pastor Dianne Coverley & Family, Pastor Jamaal & Nadia Barr, Kevie Smith, Brenton Charlton Jr., Pastor Carlson & Enid Arthur, Robert Dossett, Elder George Hall and Family, The Hanna Family; Other Relatives & Friends: Bishop Franklyn & Dr. Rovena Ferguson, Pastor Cecil & Princess Knowles, Bishop Timothy & Dr. Deanne Johnson, Marjorie Farquharson and family, Family of the late Bishop Nathaniel Beneby, Bishop Brice H. & Sis Advira Thompson, Pastor Maxwell Jones & Family, Daryl Dean, Sammy (Renee) Glover and Family, Minerva Edwards, Lulamae Rolle and Family, Sandra Ambrister, Karen Evans National Insurance Board Family, CDU Family, COGOP National Prayer Ministry, RM Bailey High School Family, Atlantis IT Family, Teachers Credit Union Family, COGOP Englerston Family, COGOP Augusta Street Family, Augusta Street Community, COGOP Baillou Hill Road Family, COGOP Seven Hills Family, 66 Babes, A.F. Adderley Class of 1983, Global Chaplaincy Family, Theda Weech & Family, The McKenzie Family, Peggy Arthur & Family, Velma Ferguson & Family, Carl & Daphne Adderley, Samita Ferguson, Janeen Jones, Loniece Miller, Bishop Hulan & Valerie Hanna & Family, Joulle Dawkins, Jermaine Pratt, BAF Financial Family, East Sunrise Mortuary family, Pastor Christine Saunders, Pastor Dirk Mcaulay, Pastor Mark & Dawn Lawrence, Philip & Keisha Wilson & Family, The Cox, Symonette, Seymour, Gardiner, Curry, Moncur, and Johnson Families, Freedom Farm Baseball Family, Summer Haven Community; And a host of other cherished relatives and friends too numerous to mention
Friends may pay their last respects at Church Of God of Prophecy, Englertson from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Friday and again at the Church of God of Prophecy East Street Tabernacle from 10:30 a.m. to service time on Saturday
Please visit our website: www.eastsunrisemortuary.com to share your memories and condolences with family and friends.
Funeral Service for
JAMAL
MAYCOCK JR., 24
of #49 Hay Street, who died at the Princess Margaret on Saturday May 10th, 2025. Service will be held on Saturday, June 21st, 2025 at Bethel Baptist Church, Meeting Street at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Rev. A. Dewitt Hutcheson, Assisted by other Ministers of the Gospel. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, Soldier Road.
He is survived by his Mother: Shakera Johnson; Father: Jamal Maycock Sr.; Sisters: Rodricka Johnson and Jasmine Archer; Nieces and Nephew: Amair Meadows, Andresha and Arianna Taylor; Aunts: Inger (Garnett) Gibson, Lesley Johnson, Monique (Christopher) Clarke, and Tanya Maycock; Uncles: Patrick and Jamal (Chole) Johnson, Jason Jerado Jermaine Lemuel Lemlisean Daniel Maycock; Grandparents: Ilona Johnson, Leslie “Truck “(Bridgette) Johnson, Brendalee Munroe, and Lemuel Maycock; Great Grandparent: Arlington Monroe (Karen); Grand Aunts: Janis Bostwick (Calvert) Alicia Bethel, Jay Bethel, Linda Poitier, Philimies Harvick (Matt), Laura Williams, Eva Mae Irene Grant, Charmaine, Alkeisha, Alouette, Altonnia, Alanna Monroe, Akera Brown, Alintonya Byer, Candiclyn Rigby and Laurece Marshall, Patsy, Brenda, Glady’s Kathrine, Sherry, Rowena, Violet, Maxine Maycock; Grand Uncles: Jouette Haley (Jeraldine), Howard Hanna (Leoneice), Dion Russell, Livingston Johnson, Captain Etienne Maycock, Cephas Maycock, Arlington Jr. (Bobo), Alynden Dion, Argelo Munroe, Jamile Brown, Rudy and Lincoln McKenzie; Numerous Cousins Including: RN Garniqua, Demetrius, Garnell Dejah, Christopher Jr., Dior, Jaylen, Drayson Jr., Latray Ellsworth (Ashley), Christanique, Christyn, Elle, Raquel, Calva, Patricio (Keva), Jamaine, Adrian, Arrian, Issac, Amber Nica “Pinky”, Rapheleata (Bradley), Tanai, Shavaniqua, Rayvan, Victoria, Raygan, Morickia Kevin (Rojetta), Shena, Ah’Shanti, Ka’Deija Francis, La’Quan Lance Jr., Kierra, Kaliesea, Keanna Phillinda, Kenneth (Jennie), Garfield Jr. Gee I Garlicia Navaeh, Gianna, Jason, Alex (Monique), Jouitte Jr, Hendrew, Henrico (Kiyo), Vanessa (Allan), Henry, Jewel, Gabrielle, Sasha, Shantika, Howard, Hakeem, Willis, Andrea, Sharmon, Quinn, John, Troy, Thurman, Thurmana, Thurmika, Jaynell, Dillion l, Dillion ll, Doniesha, Diavon, Dion Jr., Resha Fowler, Gandi, Elkemia, Jessica, Tammara, Claudia, Emeric, Kahlil, Matniece,
Kendesha, Heather Mackey, Jerado Jr., Jason Jr., Amir, Jared, Jaleah, Marvin, Nika Armbrister, Albert, Shared Melony; Other Family and Friends including: Dwayne McPhee, Anthon Meadows, Shantal Hutchinson and family, Kathy McKenzie and Family, Christal Bastian, Javon Woodside, Rojay Kelly, Markaveli Jones, Clayton Lewis, Carlos Fox, Geno, Andre Taylor, Rodney Johnson, Rosena Dorvilus, Petra Clarke, Shantonya Mcdonald, Tanji Richardson Destinee Davis and Family, Jahman and Jahbarry Delancy Richard Kemp, Alexzander Johnson Majorie Johnson Pedronae Deveaux, Carlisa Russell, Vaughn Hamilton, Margeo Johnson, Worick Curry, Amanda Hanna and family, Tatianna Philomena Dean and Family, Cordero McDonald, Marlene (Clyde), Crystal, Tyvanna, Laneska McKenzie and family, Claudine (Abner) Agustin, Francisco Bodie, Fanya Fernander, Antoinette Turnquest, Tristan Pinder, Tamiko Coakley, Germaine, Geno and Germiko Clarke, Anthony Thompson, Alexzander Lewis, Dominic Bain, Kameilla Hall, Charles Butler, Rico and Marco Moxey, Damion Robert’s, Craig Edwards, Stefon Dean, Noriss and Shannon Gordon, Trevor Smith, Donald Smith, Predensa Haley, Randol Taylor, Albert Ferguson Trevor Smith Rashan Bonaby and Family, Makel Storr, Deonne, Yardie, Anthony Dames, Chucky, Donkey, Teran Fowler, Acoya Pennernan, Daniel Sr., Danielle, Mesidor, Kim Neymour, Daniel Jr., Patrice Sands, Braithe Ferguson, Faylene Williams, Angela Baptise and family, Albert Ferguson, Andrea Wright, Shavanda Simms, Gardeasha Miller, Anisea and Felicia Saunders, Dashante, Deandra Miller Tamika Seymour, Edward Fox, Fred “PO” Smith, Jerrniqua Roberts, Lorenzo Riley, Brad Shelly Severe, Nikita Newman, Simone Laramore Vashti Knowles, Shanaz Brown, Adrienne Miller, Crystal Collie, Domoniqueka Johnson and family, Linda Williams and family, Terrell James and Stacey Wright, Romeo Cooper, David Ferguson and Verna Miller and Family, Vandlyn McKenzie, André and Adrian Thompson, Daphne and Majorie McKenzie, Nyoka Rolle, Ruby Thompson, Deandra Gaitor, Charlton Stuart Reggio Knowles, Timothy Taylor, The Hay Street and Lewis Street Family, The Crew of M/V Captain C, The Shell West Bay Family, The Grand Hyatt Housekeeping Family, The Rt. Honorable Wayde Watson, The entire McKenzie Family of Rolleville, Stuart Manor and Barraterre, Exuma, The Community of Ragged Island and many others too numerous to mention.
Friends may pay their last respects at East Sunrise Mortuary #183 Baillou Hill Road & Cordeaux Avenue from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Friday and again at the church from 10:00 a.m. to service time on Saturday.
Please visit our website: www.eastsunrisemortuary.com to share your memories and condolences with family and friends.
Funeral Service for
FREDRICK CLYDE, 65
of Ixora Lane, Great Harbor Cay, who died at Bullock’s Harbor Clinic on Wednesday, May 28th, 2025. Service will be held on Saturday, June 21st, at Revival Time Highway Church of God at 10:00 a.m. Officiating will be Pastor Ben Pratt Assisted by Other Ministers of the Gospel. Interment will follow at Seaview Public Cemetery, Bullocks Harbor.
Survived by his loving Wife: Ingrid Clyde Mother: Louise Doyle; Spiritual Mother: Pastor Kathleen Butler; Stepmother: Princess Clyde; Children: Tevin Gibson, Sandra Smith-McCoy, Anastacia Lightborne, Teveneka Young, Florinda Ericka Smith, Marcquell Mather, Nikia Lightborne Newbold, Dr. Arlington Lightborne, Jasmine Greene, Tonya Smith, Willard Charles Jr; Daughter-in-law: Shantell Miller; Son-in-law: Sergio McCoy, Deveron Newbold, Adrian Chase; Sisters: Michelle, Rochelle and Leefa Swain; Brother: Richard Moss; Aunts: Ester Winder Storr; Grand children: Kanyea McCoy, Serginique McCoy, Darrinique McCoy, Wanya McCoy, Lathaj McCoy, Sirahj McCoy, Malachi McCoy, Darriano Smith, Alicia Adderley, Alannie Young, Mathew Lightborne, Gabrielle Lightborne, Elaine Kemp, Dayvonia Smith, Tonisha Smith, Robert Smith, Gregory Thompson, Ricardo McDonald and Floydrika Bastian, Kiari Dean; Great grand: Kamir McCoy Nieces: Sasha Lewis, Kaychelle Lewis, Precious Aranha, Natasha Moss and Brittany Moss; Nephews: Kelvin Aranha, Samuel Delva, and Patrick Moss; Grand Nieces: Cherish Bethel, Stephanie Lewis, Sophie Mackey, Davante Fernander and Kelsey Aranha; Grand Nephews: Lavardo Jr., Deangelo, Kendecio, Antonio, Kaynon Javaughn and Javari; Cousins: Sharon Winder, Brenny Winder, Perily, Ray, Barry, Dolores and William; Godchildren: Jordan Mott and Layla Swain;
Coco Cay Royal Caribbean Family: Dotan Ben Horin, Oliver Colimon, Neva Heaston, Carrie Espinel, Marsha Lightbourne, Dwight Cartwright, Kaliah Johnson, Jade Miller, Susan Richardson, Santiago Scarone and Mary Knowles: Revival Time Church family: Judy Grant, Ella-Mae Brennen and Mother Agnes Knowles; and a host of other relatives and friends Including: Coco Cay Association, M.P. Leonardo Lightbourne, Doctors and Nurses of Bullocks Harbor Clinic.
Friends may pay their last respects at East Sunrise Mortuary #183 Baillou Hill Road & Cordeaux Avenue from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Thursday and again on Friday at the Church in Great Harbor Cay from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until service time.
Please visit our website: www.eastsunrisemortuary.com to share your memories and condolences with family and friends.
Death Notice for
MARK ANTHONY DANIELS, 55
of #5 Seabreeze Lane and formerly of George Town, Guyana, died at The Princess Margaret Hospital on Friday, June 13th, 2025.
He is survived by his Wife: Sheenah Daniels; Children: Mark II, Tia, Emanuel, Tamara, Tianna and Thecia Daniels; Sisters: Fayne McNeil, Gloria Lustal and Sylvia, Felicia Daniels; Brothers: Peter, Floyd, Keith, Lemox and Philip Daniels; 3 Grandchildren; In-laws: Shelton Daniels, Sonia Whittaker and Sigmund Daniels; and other relatives and friends.
Please visit our website: www.eastsunrisemortuary.com to share your memories and condolences with family and friends.
Death Notice For
Samuel Maxwell Darville, 73 better known as Maxwell
died at the Princess Margaret Hospital, Shirley Street, Nassau, on Sunday, 15th June, 2025.
He was predeceased by his wife, Teresita Darville; parents, Samuel and Margaret Darville and parentsin-law, Euriel and Adelaide Cartwright.
He is survived by his sons, Ian and Joy Darville and Adrian Darville; daughters, Bridgette and Darryn Stubbs, Koren and Shalako Moxey, Leighanne and Devaughn Thompson; grandsons, Tyrolee Darville, Shalako Moxey, Micah Moxey, Darrian Stubbs and Gabriel Darville; granddaughters, Sade Seymour, Selena Darville, Darnell Stubbs and BriAynne Stubbs; brother, Henry and Georgianna Darville; sisters, Elizabeth Knowles, Beverly Knowles, Laura and Elton Knowles and Ruth Martinborough and many other relatives and close friends.
Funeral arrangements to be announced.
Arrangements by Kemp’s Funeral Home Limited.
Funeral Service For
Deondrae Brown, 28
affectionately called “Bramble” “Cream Boy”
of Driggs Hill, South Andros, Bahamas will be held at St Luke’s Baptist Church, Driggs Hill, South Andros at 11:00am on Saturday, June 21st, 2025. Officitaing will be Rev. Stanley Forbes assisted by Rev. Ivan Rolle Jr. Interment will follow in Driggs Hill Cemetery.
He is survived by his mother: Eutamae Brown-King; father: Jeffrey (April) Miller; sisters: Davia Nottage, Gemma King, Jaydera & Jasmine Miller and Jade Clarke; brothers: Jeffrey Jr. (Corenika) Miller, Justin, Jahiem and Jadakiss Miller; aunts: Margaritta Brown, Manera (Dominique) Pennerman, Esther Colebrooke, Angela Rodgers, Queenie Dean, Vanessa Rolle, Yvette and Jacqueline Gibson; uncles: Axwell Brown, Rupert and Ezra (Antionette) Flowers, Dolan, Shawn, Joseph and Tony Miller; nieces: D’Asia Nottage, Sy’Rai Bodie, Keiara and Alexandria Miller; nephews: Jeffrey and Jay’ Mari Miller; godchild: Akeem King; godparents: Jacquline, Norika, Vera, Adrian; and a host of other relatives and friends including: Kingsley, Natasha Turnquest, Katy (Zane) Pingue, Morleina, Euthel Jr., Doran, Eunika (Ashton) Young, Yvonne (Alvin) Levarity, Monique (Clarence) Coalbrooke, Carolyn, Anishka, Vernite (Dean) McKinney, Gretchen (Marcian) Thompson, Rosemary, Derrick, Craig, Tyrone, Mytherine, Brendalee, Tina, Darren, Gladstone Jr., Karen, Jacquline, Valesia, Shamarco, Deangelo, Katelynn, David (Lana) Forbes, Paulette (Tony) Nixon, Iva (Audley) Bain, Denise, Pasha (Keith) Knowles, Wayde (Deborah) Forbes & Family, Cordero, Portia, Rashad, Diane (Cachacho) Feliz, Deangelo King, Alexia, Crystal, Evita, Julianne, Elkera, Aaron, Vera (William) Forbes, Paulinka, Zarnesha, Zantia, Zanard, Zamara, Pazara, Zaquan, Pastor Stanley Forbes, Emmanuel, Andrea, Lasandra, Halleandra, Cresalda, Shandera, Timon, Daunte, Richard, Liam, Terrance Duvalier, Anita, Derick Bastian, Derick Miller, Bryan (Sarah) Bacumler and Ron (Margarette) and the entire staff at Caerula Mar Club, Kendra, Sacano, Joshua, Basil Jr., Sinclair, Davonte, Latario, Maxwell, Ramon, Carlos, Deron, Ezra Jr., Willecia, Antonio, Brian, Shawn, Ezrin, Christopher, Lynn, Charmaine, Evaneth, Natasha, Anya, Lynette, Abigail, Bryan, Lionel Rolle Family, Ivan Rolle Sr. Family, Sylvia Rolle Family, Sybelain Rolle Family, Drake Avenue Grand Bahama Community, Driggs Hill Community and the entire island of South Andros.
Friends may pay their last respect at Rock of Ages Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, Wulff and Pinedale Roads on (TODAY) Thursday, June 19th, 2025 at 10:00am-4:00pm and on Friday, June 20th, 2025 at the church in Driggs Hill from 3:00pm-5:00pm and on Saturday from 10:00am untill service time.
Celebration Service For
Mr. David Moss, 62
of #2 Maycock Street, New Providence, Bahamas will be held at Church of God, Meadow Street on Friday, June 20th, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. Offciating will be Bishop Hulan Hanna assisted by Pastor John Ingraham. Interment will follow Southern Cemetery, Cowpen and Spikenard Roads.
Loved ones left to cherish his memory are his children: Donathan “Donny” Moss, Gabriel Moss, Jordan Coburn, Wesley Calix, Shamano Walkes, Sadie Moss, Demetrius Ferguson (adopted) ex-wife: Shanda Brown; daughtersin-law: Brynn Carmody & Davian Coburn; grandchildren: Caelyn Cash, Adonis Moss & Jaeleagh Coburn; sisters: Daisy Albury & Natasha Brown; brothers: Lennix Moss, Ricardo Moss & Kevin Brown; sisters-in-law: Michelle Moss & Dominique Brown; brothers-in-law: Dwight Coleby Sr. & Johnny Pierre; nieces and nephews: Shekera Johnson, Halltine Moss Stuart, Pedro Moss Sr., Kadeem, Dwight Jr., Dwikita Colbey, Jovahn Moss, Samuel Pierre Sr., Oniqueca Dallas, Shavaghn Boddie, Phoenix, Ernea Miller, Adiza Albury, Megan, Madisyn, Nathan Taylor, Nehemiah Huggins, Nashawn Penn, Lennix Jr., Lejuan Moss, Philica Curtis, Lashara Moss, Shavante Pierre, Krystal Colbey, Colin Johnson, Frehiwot Colbey, Kevin Stuart; grandnieces and grandnephews: Shandon Wells, Ansonique, Brooklyn, Pedro Jr. “Lightning”, Isaiah, Harmony Moss, K’anna, Kyrie, Dwight Coleby, Khole, Kairo Smith, Samuel Pierre Jr., Samiya, Trevor Cox, Keiyanna Dallas, Dale Davis, Amari Boddie, Dwight Coleby III Jayden Curtis; cousins: Lennor Scott, Enid Joy Coleby, Ruthann Rolle, Karen Burrows, Janice Johnson, Sharlene, Ingrid, Linda Darling, Marcia Deaveaux, Pastor Leonard Johnson, Eddison, Lionel Delva, Luke, Anthony, Nixon Lindor; other relatives and dear friends: Sidney Cleare, Ted Berry, Muggaritta Burrows Sherry Brown and family, Rev.Hulan Hanna and family Eastside stevedore Union and Tropical Shipping family, Makeva Dean, Ezra Dean, Sharell Russell, Davina Roach, Ethan Dean, Sandy Carey, Samantha Carey, Entrice Knowles, Wesley Calix, Delphine
Alexander Jr., Harvey “Co-Co” Ferguson, Godfrey Edgecomb, Ricardo Bain, Macian Pratt, David Rolle, Clair and Henry Adderley, Levell Martin, Sheldon Brown, Lashorn Brown, Levette Brown, Lisa Charles, Rashad Edgecombe, Ollen Smith, Duval Cash, Mario and Darrio Dean, Paul Evans, Nathan Clark & Family, John Ferguson & Family, The Evolve Family, Woods Alley and Hay Street community, Meadow Street Church of God of Prophecy and many others too numerous to mention.
Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at Serenity Funeral Home and Crematorium on (TODAY) Thursday from 12:00noon to 5:00pm and at the church on Friday from 8:30am until service time.
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Death Notice For
Mr. Gladstone Stephen Braynen, 66
of Miami Street, New Providence, Bahamas died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Wednesday, June 11th, 2025.
Left to cherish his memories are his children: Gladstina Braynen, Stephen & Anastacia Braynen; grandchild: Jahsaul Braynen; siblings: Donald Braynen, George Braynen, Fred Braynen, Stephen Braynen, Tony Braynen, Dianne Braynen, Stephanie Braynen, Angela Braynen, Marylee Braynen-Symonette, Curline Forbes, Gwendolyn Braynen.
Aunt: Yvonne Russell; uncle: Ulrick Wallace; and a host of nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements will be announced at a future date.
Death Notice For
Celebration Service For Percival ‘Jeffrey’ Johnson, 76
Mr. Oscar Jones, 54
of Augusta Street, Bain Town, New Providence, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, June 21st, 2025 at Apostle of the Endtime Church, West Street Bain Town at 10:00am. Officiating will be Apostle Carlos Wallace assisted by other ministers of the clergy. Cremation will be held prior.
Oscar is survived by his son: Kevin Michael Jones; one brother: Reginald Jones; one sister-in-law: Princess Jones; nieces: Areba, Aurely Charlsenique, Gabby, Jameka, Keisha, Regina, Shandeice, Thallise; nephews: Charles Jr., Darron, DeAndra, Darian, Darrie, Micah, Reginald Jr., Leroy; grandnieces and newphews: Sariyah, Taron, Dijirio and Kaylie.
Mr. Penn of Ranmar Precision Development Management and Staff especially Timolin Leadon, Renay Nairn, Judy Prosper, Nadia Wilson, Roger Altidor, Darvin Johnson and Quintin Strachan. Oralee Smith, Veronica Burrows, Bishop Anthony Farrington, Sandra Fountain, Sonia Stubbs, Rosita Duvalier, Rozalia Bowe, Perry Christie, Prime Minister Phillip Brave Davis, Shane Gibson and Family
Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at Serenity Funeral Home and Crematorium on (TODAY) Thursday from 12:00 noon to 5:00pm.
Where the Name is Service and your loved ones ours.
Family is our #1 Priority.
died on Monday, June 16th, 2025 formerly of Triana Shores, Dunmore Town, Harbour Island, Eleuthera, Bahamas.
He is survived by his wife for 44 years: Evangelist/ Pastor Kathy Johnson; two sons: Pastor Tremane Jeffrey Johnson and Jefferson Davis; two daughters: Minister Kanesha Johnson and Inderia Davis; three sisters: Zelma Couser, Francis Lewis and Madlyn Johnson; three brothers: Summer, Alkie and Randal Johnson; and a host of other Family and friends.
Funeral Service will be announced at a later date.
Funeral Services For
Lesley Samuel Forbes Sr., 69
will be held at Zion South Beach Baptist Church, Zion Boulevard, New Providence, Bahamas on Saturday, 21st June, 2025 at 2:30pm. Officiating will be Apostles Garnet and Tanya Sweeting of Bethel House of Worship. Cremation will follow.
Left to cherish his precious memories are his wife: Cheryl Forbes; sons: Lesley Forbes Jr., Geovannie Knowles & Marvin Simms; daughters: Leticia & Cristina Forbes; grandchildren: Steven Cunningham Jr., Makio, Marvin Jr., Merissa, Mariah and Vernon Simmons & Tori Rolle Jr. and Zachary Knowles; daughter-in-law: Sarah Knowles; brothers: Garnett Hall, Ricardo Bullard, Terrell & Toney Butler, Robert, Carter, Larry & Kirkward Forbes; sisters: Sheryl Joffer, Helen Davis, Cristina Johnson & Diana Forbes; brother-in-law: Bertie Johnson; sistes-in-law: Rose Hanna, Stacia Bullard, Bianca Butler & Sybil Forbes; numerous nieces and nephews; the staff of Staz Cafeteria Atlantis, Bethell House of Worship Apostle Garnet and Apostle Tanya Sweeting and members, Peniel Worship Centre ministeries Bishop A. Samuel Rolle and Lady Grace, Bradley and Miriam Smith, Ruthmae Bain, Elizabeth Estate Australia Avenue family. Whites lane wulff Rd Family, Virginia Deborah Agnes and Princess Smith Tonya Moss manger of Budget Yamacraw and staff and Atlantis Starz Caferteria; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Friend may pay their last respects at The Historical Metropolitan Baptist Church, Hay Street on Friday from 10:00am until 4:00pm and at the church on Saturday from 1:30pm until service time.
Edward Gayle, 54
will be held at Central Church of the Nazarene, East Street South, New Providence, Bahamas on Saturday, 21st June, 2025 at 10:00am. Officiating will be Rev. Dr. Alvin C. Hepburn and Rev. John LaGuerre. Interment will follow in the Woodlawn Gardens, Soldier Road, New Providence.
Left to cherish his precious memories are his wife: Janet ThomasGayle; son: Edward “Ejay” Gayle (Larisee McPhee); daughter: Shannelle Gayle-Rolle (Christopher Rolle); brother: Conrad Gayle (Patricia Campbell); sisters: Annie Gayle, Vivienne Palmer (Conrad ‘Peter’ Palmer), Virginia Gayle; nephews: Tremaine Campbell, Jermaine Palmer (Catherine Palmer), Jaivon Palmer, Cayoni Campbell (Tamoya Gayle), Conrad “CJ” Gayle, Jr., Kevon Gayle (Chanel Robinson); nieces: Judiene Gayle-Jones (Jermaine Jones), Janienne Palmer (Michael Cummings III), Anndeen Edwards, Jinnelle and Jinnaya Jones; grandnephews: Caymoy Campbell, Kion Gayle, Levi Thompson, Kylo Gayle, Michael Cummings IV; grandnieces: Mia and Maya Gayle, Lyra Palmer; uncles: Lionel Gayle (Lorna Gayle), Micheal Thelwell (Georgette Thelwell), Horace Thelwell; aunts: Fay Thelwell, Gwendolyn Gayle; other relatives and friends: Nichola “Nicky” Brown, Rev. Dr. Alvin Hepburn and Yahweh Worship Centre Family, Pastor John LaGuerre and Central Church of the Nazarene, The Judiciary, Ap. Vanrico Hanna and Restoration Faith House of Worship, Anthony Rolle and Family; friends in Jamaica: Anthony Stultz, Douglas Buddle, Beresford Richard, Roaul Khan, Byron Connelle, Floyd Richardson, Robert Morris, and other host of relatives and friends too numerous to mention.
Friends may pay their last respects at The Historical Metropolitan Baptist Church, Hay Street on Friday from 10:00am until 4:00pm and at the church on Saturday from 9:30am until service time.
Final Rites & Burial For Ms. Denesha Charica Lloyd, 27
a resident of Christie Avenue, New Providence, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, June 21st, 2025, 10:00am at Kemp Road Ministries. Offciating will be Ivan F. Butler Jr. - Senior Pastor assisted by other Ministers of the gospel. Cremation will be held.
Denesha is survived by her son: Tamari Lloyd; parents: Charamone Simmons & Dwight Lloyd, Shayvanno Simmons (step-father); brother: Dwight Lloyd Jr.; grand parents: Karen Musgrove & Errol Cash (Vernell Cash), Ethel & Audley Minus, Robert & Delrene Bullard; great grandparents: Kensley & Faye Bennett; aunts: Chariene Cash, Sheralean (Neville) Stubbs, Sebrena & Cochena Bullard, Selcia (Daryl) Mckinney, Errolisa Charlow, Natasha Cash, Shaketa Moss, Tameka Simmons, Shenique Cash; uncles: Charles Moss, Careo (Latoya) Cash, Carvon Cash, Antonio (Aketha) Lloyd, Amiel (Felicia) Minus, Demario (Charrise) Minus, Deon Bullard, Glen Knowles, Terrol Cash, Christin Cash, Jeremy Saunders, Jamal Cash, Errol Cash Jr.; grand aunt: Myrtle Armstrong & Family; grand uncles: Michael Bennett, Thomas (Tiffany) Sweeting, Kensley Bennett Jr., Earl Deleveaux; cousins: Deangelia Deleveaux, Dereka (Jarvis) Grant, D’Jone Deleveaux, Tenia Cash, Javier Forbes Jr., Aria Huyler, Bayli Major, Alicia, Caranique, Careo, Lathario and Camaya Cash, Charles Cash, Kayley, Carlos, Charlissia, Charlton and Trinity Moss, Vincent, Gabriel and Samuel Cash, Andre, Antonio, Atevion, Peyton, Ateya and Aiden Lloyd, Azaria, Eden and DeNaja Minus, Jason Maycock, Neville II, Sheralle Stubbs, Rashad Bullard, Serena and Samiyah Walford, Selena & Dariel McKinney, Julano Thurston, Robert, Deon and Brianna Bullard, Madisynn Thompson, Candy Lloyd, Mya Thompson, Dennis and Derick McKenzie, Ja’Daj, Ja’Dal and Ja’Dei Grant, Myrle Brisco & Family, Loniece and Lithozier Cash; god parents: Shonell Greenslade, Shavonette Minns; god children: Jaylia Deleveaux, Jaylin Archer, Khristan Anderson; other relatives & friends: Tesma Moss Lloyd & Family, Tanya Thompson & Family, Dwayne Musgrove, Bernice Munnings & Family, Warren Grant, Doneisha Mackey, Leondra, Cassandra & Ondra Saunders, Janell Stubbs, Basranique Clarke, Raphael, Norissa & Ranai Morris, Dashawn Smith, Rodkeysha Taylor (Gabby & Chamare), Joenique Lightbourne, Bernadette Sturrup, Tanica Joseph, Meghan Daxon, Deon’tha Tinker, Ethan Lewis, Wilton Johnson Jr., Anthony Dorsette, Arlington Brown, Wenzel Johnson Jr., Niquille Pinder, Don Bain, Kelvin Major, Michael Rolle, Faith Gardiner & Family, Sherry, Shavone and Virgil Albury, Sheva (Sam & Seirra) Simmons, Mike Meicholas, Lakeisha Fox, Aaliyah Butler, Lakeasha Davis, Dr. Alvery Hanna & Family, Sherise and Renaldo Dawkins,
Kaywana Wilhoms-Mackey, Clorado Mackey Jr., Kayonita MackeyMurray, Colesia Bastian, Anthoni Carey, Maxine Bethel, Pastor Adams & Family, Pauline Allen-Dean and the Allen Family, The C. C. Sweeting Work Squad, The Meraki Beauty Loft Family, Sorchyme Miller, Justin Minns, Devon Sands Jr., Tatiana McPhee, Bison Duncombe, Vito Smith Jr., Antwanya Fox & The Waxxmii Famly, Family in North Carolina & New York, Aunt Eula & Uncle Loyd USA, Mrs. Coleby & Grade 1M (St. Francis & Joseph School), Phelicia Rahming, Shazell Hanna, Jayde Souffrant and the Work Center Family and other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.
The body will repose at The Chapel of The Saints, Sweeting’s Colonial Mortuary on Friday from 10.00am to 5.00pm on Saturday from 9.00am until Service Time at the church.
Mr. Ricardo Andrew Gayle, 49
a resident of Sea Breeze Lane, New Providence, Bahamas, will be held on Sunday, June 22nd, 2025, 11:00am at New Providence Seventh Day Adventist Church, Soldier Road. Offciating will be Pastor Waldo Casildo assisted by other ministers of the gospel. Interment will followin the Old Trail Cemetery.
Ricardo is survived by his beloved wife: Angella; daughter: Angelene; father: Melrose; brothers: Anthony & Desmond; sisters: Dorretta, Carmen, Jean and Margo; brother-in-law: Delroy, Fabian, Orlando & Chedine; nieces: Chantal, Tamara, Andreanna, Allison, Ashley, Alecia & Sherica; nephews: Richard, Delano, Carlington, Raymond & Nelson; cousins: Diane & Patrick; and a host of extended relatives and friends too numerous to mention.
The body will repose at The Chapel of The Saints, Sweeting’s Colonial Mortuary on Saturday from 10.00am to 3.00pm and on Sunday from 10:00am until service time at the church.
Andrea Michelle Knowles-Missick, 62
Death Notice For Funeral Service For Melina Merceus, 68 “Mne Dieujuste Charles”
a resident of Young Street and formerly of Ragged Island Street New Providence, Bahamas died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Tuesday, June 3rd, 2025.
Cherished memories are held by her son: Ramont Knowles; daughter: Alexis Missick; sister: Zoraida Higginbotham; brother: Trevor Turnquest; 5 grandchildren: Tiana, Gabriella, Skylar, Andre and Roman; 3 nieces: Andrewnique, Serenity and Symphony; 3 nephews: Adrian, Andrew and Tayshawn; 3 step daughters: Carsanique, Vernique and Mariah; numerous cousins and other relatives, neighbors, co-workers and friends.
Funeral service will be held Saturday, June 28, 2025 at St. Barnabas Church, Wulff and Baillou Hill Roads at 10:00a.m.
a resident of Pride Estate, Fire Trail Road, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly from TerreNeuve, Haiti. Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, 21st June, 2025, 11:00am at Calvary Haitian Baptist Church, West Avenue Centreville, New Providence, Bahamas. Officiating will be Dr. Henri Cher-Aime Senior Pastor assisted by Pastor Walter Junior Lucien Assistance Pastor, and other minister of the Gospel. Interment will follow in Southern Cemetery Cowpen and Spikenard Roads.
Left to cherish her precious memories are her husband: Dieujuste Charles; children: Velno Charles (Chili), Velna Charles (Bahamas), Rosenie Charles (USA) and Louvens Charles (USA); grandchildren: Sary Stephie Beldor, Guelissa Orlane beldor,Guentz Lee Chris Vawens Beldor (Bahamas), Guerbens Charles (Chili) Theo charles (USA), Keny Verneus, Runica Verneus, Kenley Verneus and Kiki Verneus (USA); brother: Jeanlouis Merceus; sister: Mne Doleans, Mne Paul; nieces: Yolande Merceus, Farilia Farilius, Anna pierrelus, Rosemene Jeanlouis, Man Diesel; nephews: Dieufrant, Erik, Linda, Jonide David, Jhony, Limorace; sons-in-law: Beldor Gueslin (Bahamas), Verneus Exandieu (USA); daugter-inlaw: Guerda Jean Baptiste (Chili); sisters-in-law: Man Ceus, Man Clervius, Man Da, Madam Estime Profet Merceus; brother-in-law: Dorlean Nord; cousins: Merius Calixte, Man Jjo Dezulma, Julienne Dezulma, Man Antoine Dit Ziani, Jose Carla Charite, Stephane Charite, Clavelte Charite; friends: Madan Boba, Madam Berta,Madam Iliane Exeda, Jean Robert Jeralda and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.
Relative and friends may pay their last respect at Rest On Funeral Chapel Ltd., #166 Kenwood Street, Mount Royal Avenue on Friday, June 20th, 2025 from 10:00am - 6:00pm and at the church from 10:00am until service time.
Morlan Stanley Webb, 73
a resident of Sixth and Seventh Streets, Palm Tree Avenue, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly from Arthur’s Town, Cat Island, Bahamas died at Princess Margaret Hospital on Tuesday, June 3rd, 2025.
He is survived by his 3 daughters: Strona Webb, Shonice Webb and T’Shonda Webb; 1 step son: Valentino Collie; 3 granddaughters: Sydneah Cunningham, Sy’myia Cunningham and Ka’mia Marshall; 2 grandsons: Darius Forbes Jr. & Cameron Marshall: 2 step grandchildren: Valintina Collie, and Valentino Collie Jr., and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Rest On Funeral Chapel Limited and will be announced at a later date.
Death Notices For
Phyllis Marcel, 73
a resident of Third Street Coconut Grove, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly from Port-de-Paix, Haiti, died at Princess Margaret Hospital on Thursday, June 12th, 2025.
She survive by her daughters: Marlene Marcel, Gislaine Marcel and Francoise Marcel; grandchildren: Shontoll Dean, Kyla McKenzie, Keno Derose, Kingston Saunders, Donley Marcel, Jason Lewis, Princeton Saunders, Marley Lejist and Weshawn Moss; great grandchild: A’marie Williams, and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Rest On Funeral Chapel Limited and will be announced at a later date.
a resident of Eleuthera, Bahamas and formerly from St. Loui-du-Nord, Haiti died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Tuesday, June 17th, 2025.
He is survived by his mother: Jeannöel Grassuiese; father: Ynseil Orelus; wife: Nerlie Moline; daughters: Ziselanedie Orelus and Anerose Orelus; sister: Glanise Orelus, Jocelyne Orelus and Almirose Orelus; brother: Gelin Orelus; aunts: Rosilia August, Marie August, Noel August and Mayanie August; uncles: Erode August, Roslyn August, Doreus August, Jean-Noel Anoussa, and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Rest On Funeral Chapel Limited and will be announced at a later date.
Edne Orelus, 37
Funeral Service For
Erskin Ashton Bullard Jr., 35 affecrtionately called “Hammer”
of Orange Blossom Avenue, Garden Hills, New Proviodence, Bahamas who died on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 will be held on Saturday, June 21, 2025, 11:00am at Shaw Temple A.M.E Zion Church, Peter Street and Blue Hill Road. Offciating will be Pastor Kendall Mackey. Interment will follow in the Southern Cemetery, Spikenard and Cowpen Roads.
Left to cherish his fond memories are his father: Erskin Bullard Sr.; two sister: Itckia & Lakel Bullard; four nieces: Ashley Asha Bullard Kurten and Ocean Roberts; one nephew: Brandon Bullard; 11 aunts: Patrice Danielynn & Nadia Kelly Mary Drover of Toronto Canada, Paula Kelly Cox of Turks and Caicos Proviericaled, Christine Kelly Gardiner, Isodora Bullard Maycock, Margaret Mary Lue & Janet Bullard & Pamela Adderley; six uncles: Wilfred Jr. & Gary Kelly, Obie Bullard, Wilfred Kelly (Blue), Clayton Cox of Turks and Caicos Providericals & William Drover of Toronto Canada; 6 grand aunts: Elthel, Nottage Williams, Ivy Nottage Swain, Thelms Notage Bowleg, Harriette Kelly, Elizebath Bullard from Exuma, Iva Mae Ferguson Andros; grand uncles: Rodney Nottage, Dencil Nottage & David Woodside; other relatives and friend inculding: Shaw Temple A.M.E. Zion Van Dean (Jr.) Elder Kendal Mackey Family, Deseree Barr & Family, Gail McKenzie & family, Premette Cash and family, William Butler
and family, Idtrn Wayden and Zendal Colebrooke and family, Una Romer and Family, Freddy McKenzie and family, Smith Chapel A.M.E. Zion and Family, Rt. Hon. Mario Bowleg and family, Kendal Desline and family, Ruth Newbold and Family Sherry, Ferguson and Peggy Magnus and Family, Sheryl Cox and Family, Mozena Smith and Family Collins McQuary and family, Milton Dames and Family, Portia Lightbourne and Family, Greg Richie and Family, Eunice Dean and Family, Margie Henfeld and Family, Levi Johnson and Family, Alfred Dean and Family, Mildred Gray, Kelly and family, Sonia and Sophia family, Carolyn Storr and Family, the hole entire Community of Orange Blossom Avenue, Garden Hills #3; numerous other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.
Viewing will be held in the Legacy Suite of Vaughn O. Jones Memorial Center, Mt. Royal Avenue and Talbot Street on Friday from 12:00 noon to 5:00pm and on Saturday at the Church from 10:00am to service time.
Death Notice For Irene Adelaide Mullings, 91
a resident of Ida Street, New Providence, Bahamas died at her residence on Sunday, June 15th, 2025.
She is survived by her children: Zenith Mullings Rolle, Emmanuel Mullings, Evan Mullings, Brendan Mullings, Philiph Mullings, Charamae Mullings-Joseph, Sharon Mullings Checkley, Samuel Mullings, Stacy Mullings-De La PAC Shacoy and Sonovia Mullings; numerous grandchildren,great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral Service will be announced ago a later date.
Funeral Service For Apostle Irwin Roscoe Walkes, 73
a resident of Conch Sound, North Andros, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, June 21st, 2025, 9:30am at the Temple of God Ministries, Conch Sound, North Andros. Offcating will be Apostle Phalmon Ferguson assisted by Pastor Samuel Eudie Rolle and other ministers of the Gospel. Interment will follow in the Conch Sound Memorial Park.
Apostle Irvin Roscoe Walkes is survived by his loving wife: Pastor Linda Gaitor-Walkes; 6 daughters: Samantha, Kizmet Walkes-Smith, Andrea WalkesEwan, Shannon Walkes, Pethera & Lashae Gaitor; 5 sons: Tiki and KiKi Walkes, Laterrio, Claude & Candlaude Gaitor; 7 sisters: Beulah-Mae Fowler and Pastor Jennifer Roberts, Minister Iris Walkes-Dean, June, Delores, Dorothy, and Sandra Walkes; 2 brothers: Alexander and Floyd Walkes; mother-in-law: Sheila Rolle-Lafeur; step father-in-law: Ephraim Lafeur; 2 brothersin-law: Audley Fowler and Charles Rolle; nieces and nephews: Deborah, Mary, Rachael, Ava, Philip, Timmy, Steve, Mark and Matthew Fowler, Saulie, Herbie and Andrew Dean Jr., Eslie, Nigel, and Joseph Brown, Charlsea, Julian, Kevin, Courtney, Geno, Jeffrey and Jeremy Rolle, Marie Bowleg, Rusty, Reo, Deren, Deanda and Shawn Walkes, Kendrea Mackey, Shamini, Indira, Duranda, Floydia, Cynteish, Beulah and Sansarae Walkes, Natasha Evans, Joan Pratt, PSA Chairman Ricardo Walkes, Angelica, Kristin Walkes, Tadra, Johnelle, Ceceila, Shantae, Harmony, Elvinique and Miracle, Prescott and Crefo Walkes, Renaldo Woods, Anthony Jr., Lorenzo, Macaro, Aaror, Andrew Jr., Haron, Shannon Rolle, Chris Rolle and Craig Jr.; 3 sons-in-law: Ariday, Anthony Smith and Clayton Ewan; 15 grandchildren: Jeremy, Cedric, Tiki Jr., Hezekiah, Mikia, Jamar, Gabriella, Clayton Jr., Andrew, Naomi, Zion, Trinity, Heaven, Isaac and Kingsley; 3 godchildren: Ton Sands, Ava Fowler & Anfernee Basden.; other relatives and friends including: Bishop Laurence McKinsey of West Palm Beach Florida, Andrew, Harold, Elvis, Craig Rolle, John Matilla of Seattle Washington, Pastor Samuel Eudie Rolle, Sylvia Bethel of Mt. Vernon New York, Beatrice Adderley and Minister Maude Johnson. Arnold Bochard, James Joseph, Kile Knowles, Leornado Burrows and family, Deborah Burrows, Ernest Hanna Sharon
Matilla of Seattle Washington, Darlene McKinsey of West Palm Beach Florida, Laurie and Lashan Rolle, Kim Sherman, Evangelist Mary Walkes-Storr, Minister Dassie Rolle and Sylvia Hanna, Deacon Mitchel Johnson, Fletcher and Edwin Rolle, Administrator Jandilee & Godfrey Archer, Rev. Larissa & Bishop Iffe Russell, Cherice Peggy, Brad, Baldwin & Mikey. James, Paulette, Sheldon, Giah, Kellah, Lesha Paul, Jamah Smith, Shelby Brice, Rev. Filmore Russell and family, Linda & Darren Evans, Phillip Lafeur, Dr. Gurtrude Holder, Rexy Rolle Munnings and family, Sherell Newton, Cordea & Cordena Colebrooke, Leketchera Colebrooke, Anthony Johnson, Makesha Lewis, Dr. Cameron Lightbourne, Lennie McDonald & Family, Advilda Campbell The BAMSI family Rapalita Pickstock-Newton, Rose & Antonette Pickstock, Tina Buttler, Deneice Rolle, Hugh Fowler, Gordan Gaitor, Apredieu Ceye, Ismae Sands and family, Derrick Miller and family, Angie Miller and family, Deacon Witney & Linda Miller and family, The Pratt family , Shan & Pucker, Bishop Steven & Maralyn Adderley, Assistance Pastor Judith Miller & family, Olivia and Lisa Sweeting, Sherrica Sargent and family, The Mennonite Mission family and the entire North Andros Community.
Friends may pay their respects at Legacy Suite of Vaughn O. Jones Memorial Center, Mt. Royal Avenue and Talbot Street on Thursday Today from 1pm to 5pm and on Friday at the Church in Conch Sound from 2pm until Service time on Saturday
Death Notice For
Judy Ann Ferguson, 71
a resident of #30 Pinecreast Dr, Pinewood Gardens, New Provicence, Bahamas died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Thursday, June 12th, 2025.
She is survived by her children: Darrell Ferguson, Lisa Hutchinson and D’Andrea Francis; sisters: Jackie,Sandra and Maria Bernard; brothers: Stanley, Wilfred, Gregory and Tori Bernard; grandchildren, nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral Service will be announced ago a later date.
Funeral Service For
Minister Patrona Longley, 70
of Price Street, Nassau Village, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly of Mangrove Cay, Andros, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, June 21st, 2025, 11:00 a.m at Final Hour Apostolic Cathedral, Fox Hill Road South, New Providence. Offciating will be Apostle G. O. Fowler, Rev. Dr. Saveletta Fowler assisted by other ministers of the gospel. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Gardens, Soldier Road.
Her strong legacy of faith, family and friends will remain embedded in the hearts of her six loving children: Shenae Albury of Toronto, CA, Pastor Ricardo Bullard, Jermaine Longley, Rayfeld Longley, Pastor Catherine Adderley, Seagant 2656 Clement Walkine; 14 grandchildren: Khadeisha (Shelton) Dash, Rayniqua Rolle, Alexis Albury, Taneko Walkine, Rashad Poitier, Keishon Longley, Janeen Longley, Tanero Walkine, Lethavian Adderley, Lexzavian Adderley, Radeen Bullard, Raediah Bullard, Tanari Walkine, Loctavian Adderley; four great grandchildren: Cameryn Dash, Anntaviah Rolle, Keymari Taylor, Tamari Walkine; daughters-in-law: Elder Madeen Bullard, Mrs. Tamara Walkine; fve sisters: Eloise Bain, Melverne St. Marie of Ontario, Canada, Sandra Longley, Gloria Longley-Delancy & family, Qwenten Longley; one brother: James Longley; nieces: Lynette Bain, Maxine Bain, Deborah Neely, Berkelle Bain, Janet Henderson, Lina Hardy, Shimoon Cambridge, Renee Simms, Michelle Simms, Inga Poitier-Clarke, Anari Smith, Lavy Henry, Opal Huyler of Nashville, Malvina Roberts; Josephine, Celeste and Katherine Romer; nephews: Angelo (Judiersha) Longley, Dwayne Bain, Ken Brooks, Fritz Cambridge, Mark Hardy, Nicholas Knowles, Wayne Jolly, Thaneileus Longley, Byron Robert, Brent Robert, Brandon Hanna, Clint Longley, Ashley Edwards, Clint Romer, Bernardo Longley; grandnieces: Terecita Curtis, Lashae Sands, Amber Francis, Remi Henderson, Zrima Henderson, Deldrika Bain, Pearl Williams, Aryana Longley, Judiana Longley; Grandnephews: Earl Johnson, Rhett Henderson, Tinkikeous Cambridge, Ferre Cambridge, Alla Cambridge, Ash Hardy, Dwayne Jr., Drexel Bain, Theonaldo Bain, Jamon Bain, Vado Bain, Wayne Jolly Jr., Quinton Lamm, Asante Bastian, Davon Forbes, Braylon Hanna, Johnathan Longley, Dennis Longley; great grandniece: Nevaeh Taylor; great grandnephews: Shanton and Gennisses Bastian, Jaylen Stoot of Nashville, Amari Strachan; cousins: Betty Rand, Monique Forbes, Eureka Paul (Ninga) Glinton, DeAntoine (Marsha) Morley, Katie Longley, Rev. Ednal (Yvette) Minnis, George (Tonya) and Bernie (Carla) Minnis, Jackie (Rockie) Russell, Catherine Longley-Dorsett, Majorie, Dwayne, Eleanor and LaShell Adderely, Barbara, and Vestra Forbes, Daisy (Patrick) Cartwright, Wesley, Zendal and Tyrone (Grace) Forbes, Gladys Longley Anthony Longley, Hartman and Lambert Longley, Lorna Rolle, Bonita and Anita Turnquest, Sean (LaVette) and Sheldon Longley, Denise (Stephen) Fountain, Dino Bannister, Clara Morgan, Rose Strachan, Susymae, Andrea and Maxine Longley, Valderine Godfrey (Temeka), Bernard, Daphne and Stephanie Lundy, Vanessa Rolle of Florida, Linda Ferguson, Gloria Longley-Delancy of Freeport, Grand Bahama, Frances, Shirley, Pat, Joanna Demeritte, Leonard Longley, Angie Johnson, Anthony, Helen, Basil and Janice Longley, Rose, Hilton and Oscar Bullard, Mayglena Rev. Moses Pennerman, Yvonne (Herbert) Stuart, Salomie (Teddy) McDonald, Lester and Sharon Longley, the descendants of Rose Longley-Jones, Roy and Theresa Bannister, Bethel, Rolle, Bain and Minnis Family, Patience Nixon, King Nixon, descendants of Elmore and Chris Longley, descendants of James Kerr (Mangrove Cay/ Libson Creek); special relatives and friends: Apostle George and Rev’dr.Saveletta Fowler and the entire Final Hour Family, Bishop Godfrey and Lady Iris Williams and the entire Jubilee Cathedral Family, The entire Price Street Family, Valderine Charlton and Family, Cherese Rahming & Family, Paradise Games and Executive Management, Island Luck management and ataff, Maurice E Moore Primary School, Dash’s Funeral Home and staff of Orangeburg, South Carolina, the entire Quakoo Street and Carmichael Road Police Station Family. The family sincerely applogises for any names inadvertedly ommited or missed spelt.
Viewing will be held in the Legacy Suite of Vaughn O. Jones Memorial Center, #103 Mt. Royal Avenue and Talbot Street on Friday, 20th June, 2025 from 11:00a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and on Saturday at the church from 10:00 a.m. until service time.
Funeral Service For
Joseph Stanley Gibbs, 80 affectionately called “Whitey”
a resident of Cowpen Road and Tellie Court, New Providence, Bahamas will be held on Friday, June 20, 2025, 11:00 a.m. at Calvary Bible Church, Collins Avenue, New Providence. Officiating will be Sr. Pastor Robert E. Elliott assisted by Pastor Anthone Wallace. Cremation will follow.
Stanley was predeceased by his parents: Enid Thompson née Virgil and John Robert Gibbs; step-father: Frank Thompson; brothers: Rudolph Gibbs and Sidney Lotmore.
He is survived by his wife: Rachel Gibbs; children: Charmaine (Ricardo) Ferguson, Chimeka, Calrissen Gibbs, Judy Gibbs and PO Sancto Kelly; grandchildren: Rishara Ferguson, Asia Carter, Rebecca and Ricardo Ferguson; step sister: Elma Wilson; nieces: Indira Johnson, Cypriana McDonald, Philomena Rolle, Carmen Moss, Kim Cambridge, Deidre Dottin; nephews: Selvin Dottin, Charlie Mark Hinzey, Norman Hinzey; cousins: Alvira Rodgers & Family, Albena and Daphne Sumner (Florida), William Butler & Family (Bimini), Jacqueline, Gary and Donald Lotmore, Anthony and Charles Knowles, Wellington and Cyril Lotmore, Lionel Lotmore, Prodesta Moore, Sheila Douglas, Julie Reckley, Suzanne Ranger, Lisa Dean, Antoinette Dean, including the descendants of Samuel Lotmore; other relatives: Elsworth and Elshadre Robins, Lavar Cash, Aramique and Mark Jr. Moultrie, Keisha and Audley “Shaft” Dean, Pretina and Percell Rolle, Corinthia Hanna, Sheik and Shedrick Ellis, Mirada Blangor, and Norman Hinzey Jr.; other relatives and friends: David Moss, Oralyn Clarke, Pastor Carlos Wallace & Family, Bernadette Rolle, Chief Claudia Frazier, Pastor Daisy May McKenzie and family, Mary China of Miami, Florida, Walter Pratt & Family, Brian Miller, Brendon Watson & Family, Agatha Watson & Family, Antoinette Rolle, William Lockart, Ellen Iva Armbrister, Sgt. Kim Oliver & Family, Louise Carter & Family, Pastor Roderick and Veronica Rolle, Raymond and Eunice Sands, Coral Roberts & Family, Janet Hanna & Family, Cindy Moss & Family, Valerie Saunders & Family, Gloria Bethel & Family, Judy Edgecombe of Devonshire Bermuda, Tamineka Edgecombe & Family, Sherryl Morley & Family, Harold Miller, Keith Butler, Pastor Lorenzo Brice & Family, Jill Cooper & Family, Michelle Bain Miller & Family, Florence Johnson & Family, Dr. Samuel Pinder & Family, Nelson Farrington & Family, Martin Street family, Wayde Hepburn, Eugene Burrows, Wislet Louidor, Molaire Dieudonne, West Tellie Court Family, Angelo Strachan & CSA Wholesale Family, staff of Princess Margaret Hospital, Joan Hilton and Family, Naomi Butler & Family, Family of Vynona and Herbert Mackey (deceased), Family of Thelma Burrows (deceased), Dr. Madeline Joseph, Dr. Marcus Cooper, Dr. DuVaughn Curling, Calvary Bible Church family, Believers’ Gospel Chapel Family, management and staff of Deloitte & Touche, management and staff of Bonaventure Medical Lab, and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.
Relatives and friends can pay their last respect at St. Ambrose Funeral Home on (TODAY) Thursday, 19th June, 2025.
Funeral Service For
Shannador Andrews, 38 affectionately called ‘Luger’
of Whites Subdivision off Kemp Road, New Providence, Bahamas will be held at Southland Cathedral, Global Ministries, Soldier Road on Saturday, June 21st, 2025 at 1:00p.m. Offciating will be Senior Pastor Apostle Elect Reverend Devard Francis assisted by other Ministers of the Gospel. Internment will follow in the Woodlawn Gardens Cemetery, Soldier Road.
Left to cherish his memories are his beloved mother: Ms. Bernadette Maria Rolle; 2 brothers: Geno Jermaine Andrews and Darrio Andrews; 1 sister: Mrs. Hazel Andrews-Thompson; 6 nephews: Geno Jr., Jermaine and Deno Andrews, Akari, Amari and Akyo Burnside; 4 nieces: D’Angela Marshall, Vernesha, Jamiah and Imani Andrews; 12 aunts: Lisa and Adassa Adderley, Peaches Mackey, Marcia Barr, Natashia, Floy, Jennerfera & Ronetta Andrews, Ingrid and Carmen Forbes, Lisa Bowleg and Lorna Butler; 7 uncles: Ricardo (Suzette) Curtis, Barrington Wallace, Shoron Adderley, Elroy, Furron, Kenneth (Chalice) Andrews and Stephen Barrett; 2 grand uncles: Cecil and Samuel Pinder; 8 grand aunts: Berthamae White, Diana Russell, Sandra Clarke, Brenda Rolle, Palai Cartwright, Verline Knowles, Sandra and Patsy Knowles; cousins: Whitney Adderley, Paige and Seria Morley, Saphire, Franciso, Stevon and Adain Barrette, Angel and Gabriel Curtis, Donna King, Alexis (Koji) McKinney, Destiney Williams, Michelle (Anthony) Rolle, Olivia (Javis) Deleveaux., Twanna Rolle, Tanya and Channie Rolle, Minus Jr., Jaden & Jada Deleveaux, Shenique Pinder, Sheltion Bodie Sr., Sheltion Bodie Jr., Shantia, Shantique and Shantae Bodie, Monique & Desmond Pinder, Cordero, Lahron, De’Angelo Pinder, Shawnell & Sean Ferguson, Georgette, Veronica, Collins, Eric (Gia), Ronald (Prescola), Wendal Sr., (Shavonne), Collins Stubbs, Sharon (Robert) Newbold, Donnie Pinder, Jermaine, Roniqua, Prescott Stubbs, Nardo and Shabazz Pinder, Donavon & Danielle Pinder, Jeremy and Jaden Stubbs, Wendal Stubbs Jr., Collinsya, Colisha and Mama Stubbs, Anastasia (Andrew) and Thalya Maksyhung, Margaret Adderley, Keisha Knowles, Edith Pinder, Kevianna Thompson, Shaneka Russell, Ursula and Candy White, Samanna Pinder, Dellarese Moss, Monique Anderson, Erica Farquharson, Sharon Coakley, Vanesscia & Valdez Pinder, Nyokia Williams, Vanessa (Clarence) Carter, Chandeanna Mcdicker, Alphonso and Hubert Pinder Jr., Derrick, Stephen and Ricardo Pinder, Lahron Jr., Leonard, Gracien and Jaylen Pinder, Dotlene & Geraldine Flowers, Janae & Kevin Barr, Anthony, Katherine, Carolyn, Godfrey (Christine) Darling, Giamard Burnside, Deantae Joseph, Frederick Davis Jr., Ashan, Zuran Neveah & Lanique Andrews, Deangelo Swaby, Ravon, Ramon Jr., Renaldo Forbes, Jermiah Kevon, Ramyo, Davano and Donario Andrews, Kuando Collie; other relatives & friends: Venzano Major & Family, Gregory Adderley & Family, Dino Nairn & Family, Minister Laura Taylor & Family, Pastor Leroy Major & Family, Bahamar Department of Transportation & Family, Bahamas Red Cross Society and Family, Dr. Ivan F. Butler & Family Kemp Road Ministries, Bishop Lester Cox (Word of Truth) & Family, Katie Brown & Family, Marvin Adderley & Family, Dale & Marva Butler & Family, Judy Taylor & Family, Vernice Adderley & Family, Monalisa and Okie Clarke & Family, Monalisa Rolle
& Family, Diane & Dianca Curtis & Family, Eleanor Penn and Family, Emmerick Taylor and Family, Zola & Demetria Frazier & Family, Rusty Scates and Family, Hope (Adrian) Evans & Family, Allison Farquharson & Family, Darleen Sumner & Family, Ingrid Levarity & Family, Berkitt Knowles & Family, Samantha Munnings & Family, Keshan Fowler & Family, Kachelle Marshall & Family, Bishop Derek Cleare & Family, Dianna Saunders and Family, Ministry of Labour and the Public Service & Family, Suesann Pickstock & Family, Anastasia McBride & Family, Keva Cartwright & Family, Maltina Wallace & Family, Kenderick Curtis & Family, Rhonda Griffn & Family, Elizabeth Mackey & Family, Sybrina Newbold & Family, Keisha Thompson & Family, Barbara Thompson & Family, Mathew Virgil & Family, Wellington Whymns & Family, 700 Wines and Spirits & Family, Each One Help One Family, Senior Pastor Apostle Reverend Devard Francis and the Southland Cathedral Global Ministries & Family, Tamika Ferguson and Family, Shantel Hepburn & Family, Helen & Senior Davis & Family, Krystal Moss & Kitty Ferguson & Family, Veronica Clarke and Family including, Deisha, Kimsley, Jetta, Dawn, Veron (Cameel) Clarke, Kimnovia (Sean) Moxey, Rhodan Pearce and Ternique Davis & Family, Cecile Johnson & Family, Katie (Mike) Conway & Family, Adam (Zena) Scates & Family, The Kemp Community and a host of other friends and relatives too numerous to mention.
May His Soul Rest in Eternal Peace!
Please forgive me if we inadvertently excluded your name on behalf of Shannador’s Family, we thank everyone for your prayers and support during this time.
Family and friends may pay their last respects at St. Ambrose Funeral Home on Friday, 20th June, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Death Notice For Alvin Sangor Louis, 65
affectionately called Noelcius “Manno” Charles
a resident of 26 Windsor Lane, New Providence, Bahamas died on Thursday, 12th June, 2025 at the Princess Margaret Hospital.
He is survived by his mother: Jeannette Philippe (deceased); father: Aristode Charles (deceased), Irvicka St. Julien Louis; wife; children: Chanoine Clerisier, Valerie Derosin, Irvin Louis; mother-in-law: Yvrose St. Julien; sister-in-law: Rosemicar St Julien; step daughter: Jimmyka Laurent; numerous nephews and nieces especially: the Charles, Clerisier, and Francois; family in Haiti and USA and other relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to St. Ambrose Funeral Home and will be announced to the general public at a later date.
Funeral Service For Death Notice For
Portia Shantel Barnette, 48
a resident of Watling Street, New Providene, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, June 21st, 2025, 11:00am at the Victory Tabernacle End Time Deliverance Ministries, Lincoln Blvd., New Providence. Officiating will be Apostle Erica Bain assisted by Prophet Welborn Miller. Interment will follow in the Southern Cemetery, Cowpen and Spiknard Roads.
She is survived by her children: Adam Selver, Ramon Selver, Shanique Michelle Barnett, and Melissa Barnett; late husband: Mitchell Jerome Barnett; grandchild: Kishawn Forbes; step father: Daniel McKenzie; step mother: Daphnea Miller; brothers and sisters: Leslyn Selver (Reuben), Anastacia Simmons (Reginald), Deron Young (Latera), Alvaro Louis (Vernetta), Aaron Louis (Gloria), Antonya Major (Marvin), Taneka Wilmore (Anderson), Danique Dorsette, Lynette McKenzie and Jordane, Dorsette; nephews: Charles, Maxwell, Jermaine, Reginald, Derontae, Michael, Davario, Ayden, Aron Jr., Trevor, Tre, Kenworth; nieces: Jernera, Andesha, Trinity, Grace, Deronique, Deroneshe, Varonique, Davaria, Anastacia, Ashley, Regine, Tredia; uncles: David Spence, Anthony, Asheville, Neilly, Allen Maycock, Conrad Maycock, Wesley Maycock, Norman Bedford; aunts: Eulamae Smith, Paula,Claudette, Maranice, Martha Linda Neilly, Roselyn, Carolyn Young, Janeen Osaramen, Charmaine Thompson; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at Heritage Memorial Mortuary, #20 Claridge Road, New Providence on Friday, June 20, 2025 from 11:00am to3:00pm and at the church on Saturday, June 21, 2025 from 10:00am until service time.
Indiana Agatha Paul, 75
a resident of Sayle Road, Ridgeland Park West, New Providence, Bahamas died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Saturday, June 7th, 2025.
She is survived by her children: Barry Christopher Larrimore, Mary Knowles, Linda Larrimore and Charmaine Moss-Williams; sons-in-law: Gregory Knowles and Derek Williams; daughtersin-law: Claudette Larrimore and Deidre Moss; numerous nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
Funeral Services For
Minister Huel Frank Ricardo Richards II, 60 affectionately called “Huey”
a resident of Yamacraw Beach Estates will be held at Faith United Missionary Baptist Church, Faith United Way, Baillou Road South on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 11:00am. Officiating will be Bishop Dr. Stanley G. Ferguson, assisted by Rev. Denise Whymns. Interment follows in Woodlawn Gardens, Soldier Road.
Left to cherish the memories of Huel Frank Ricardo Richards II are his Spouse: Rochelle Richards. Children: Riche, Huel III and Amber Richards. Siblings: Cheryl (Dennis) Seymour, Karen (Johnny) Short, Paula Shelly Johnson, Shandy Edgecombe, Dominic (Laverne) Richards, Jason Richards, Andrew (Jennifer) Richards and Allen Richards. Aunts: Sharon (Elcott) Grant-Coleby - Justice of Peace, Alice Grant Andrews and Walbertha Rolle. Uncle: Roderick (Ellajane) Grant. Brothers-in-law: Hansel (Erica) Moss and Bishop Dr. Stanley G. (Irene) Ferguson. Nieces: Cherise (Nelson) Seymour-Brown, Danielle Richards, Gabrielle Richards, Anisah Richards, Gianna Richards, Addisyn Richards, Quetel Duncombe, Vanessa Ferguson, Racquel Knowles, Yvette Glinton, Shantell Ferguson, Stanya Ferguson, Kenya Storr, Dr. Kenya Reychelle (Dr. Colin) Wright. Nephews: Shawn and Shannon Seymour, Johnathan Richards, Stephen Sands, Shonarie Sands, Dante Johnson. Grand Nieces: Jessica Duncombe and Lamaya Beneby. Grand Nephews: Lee Jr. and Otto Caddell, Dr. Rev. Foster Knowles, Joshua Duncombe, Justin Duncombe, Johnathan Knowles, Deuel Newton Jr., Foster Knowles Jr., Gabriel Newton, Logan Knowles, Kobe Wright. Godchildren: Le’shay Brown, Shacanta Burrows, Rickera Pennernam. Cousins: Kimberley KnowlesCartwright and Family, Keandra and Rokeisha Grant, Arella Andrew Jones and Family, Ariel Andrew, Farrah Russell, Fredia (Gadance Sr.) Rolle Miller and Family, Tina Boswell and Family, Lorin (Prez) Walkine-Davis and Family, Fredesa Rolle and Family, Sirlydrea Rolle, Cliniece Rolle. Brittany (Sean) Rolle-Williams and Family, Faeleisha Rolle, Fredricka Rolle and Ashtonique Rolle, Cheryl Bethel and Family, Ida (Livingston) Barbs and Family, Cassandra (Joseph) Lewis and Family, Ingrid Allen, Sandra Evans, Vera Anita (Keddy) Culmer and Family, Carol (Preston) Roberts and Family, Desiree (Lionel) Gibbs and Family, Charlene Adderley and Carnetta Nottage and Family, Shavan Grant, Frederick Rolle Jr. and Family, Akeio (Neisha) Rolle and Family, Arsenio (Kristal) Rolle and Family, Arkel Rolle, Frederick (Antoinette) Rolle III and Family, Alphaneiko Rolle, Christopher Lloyd and Fred Rolle, Calvin Cartwright and Family, Damone Cartwright and Family, Romaine Cartwright and Family, William Mark (Levern) Cartwright and Family, Elvis (Virginia) Cartwright and Family, Glenroy Cartwright and Family, Clement (Patrona) Cartwright and Family, Hezekiah (Alisa) Gibson and Family, Charles Albury Gibson and Family, Charles Adrian (Chanaki) Nottage, Charlene (Marvin) Demeritte, Iris Bonaby and Family, Martin Munroe and Family, Thomas Mingo and Family, Lucine Mingo and Family, Margaret Wilson and Family, Beryl Strachan and Family, Nettica Symonette and Family, Martin Symonette (Ellen) and Family, Bradford Symonette and Family, Clarena Ferguson Cox and Family, Harry Bowleg, Naomi Bowleg Ellis and Family, Evangeline Bowleg and Family, Judy Young Allen and Family, Donna Fisher and Family, Nancy Carey-Williams and Family, Dr. Regnald (Sarah) Carey and Family, Diane Carey and Family, Albertha Brennen and Family, Rochelle Lightbourne and Family, Carolyn Richards and Family, Allison Brown and Family, Ethnee Nottage and Family, Esthermae, Louise, Rachel Clarke and their families, Mrs. Hazel Thompson and Family, Donna Ferguson and Family, Delvera Griffin of Freeport and Family, Harvey Lockhart and Family, Vionniea, Delroy and Wilton Richards and Family, Nurse Angela Thompson of Green Castle, Eleuthera and Family, Francine Knowles and Family, Betsy Richards and Curlene Richards of Florida and their families, Ricky Martin and Garnett Brown of Green Castle, Eleuthera, and their families, Linda Knowles, Neena Minns, Catherine Percentie, Patsy Dolce, Cheryl Lightbourne, Stephanie Smith, Tyrone, Ryan, Paulette, Clarise, Sharine and Latisha Whylly and their families. Treasured Neighbors: Mr. and Mrs. Andrew McKenzie and Family, Mr. and Mrs. Orman Rolle and Family, Mr. Wilfred and Delores Clarke and Family, Alice Cherenfant and Family. Numerous Beloved Family & Friends: The Edwards Family, The Grant Family, The Ingraham Family, The Mingo Family, The Carey Family, The Munroe Family, The Bonaby Family, The Bowleg Family, The Gibson Family, The Nottage Family, Rev. Franklyn, Katie Clarke and Family, Evangelist Louise Gibson and Family, Adrian (Sherry-Ann) Griffith and Family, Albertha Stuart and Family, Lovenia King and Family, Sherrell Russell and Family, Janet Williams and Family, Betty Adderley and Family, Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Strachan, Dennis Clarke and Family, Nashon Rolle and Family, Faydora Hanna and Family, Denise Adderley and Family, Councilwoman Shannon Isadora and Family, Andrea Pratt and Family, Bishop Rudolph and Pastor Linda Balfour, Rosemary Simmons and Family, Rev. Dr. Samuel and Lady Pamela Lightbourne and Fam ily, Rev. Roselyn Astwood and St. Stephens Baptist Church Family, Bahamasair Director Mr. Tracey Cooper and Family, Mr. Dion Rolle and Family, Mr. Dion Williams and Family, Mr. Shane, Lenora Brown and Family, Mr. Hue Morally and Family, Mr. Gladstone Adderley and Family, Shavonne Ramsey and Family, Bahamasair Engineering Department Night Shift A, Mr. Dwight Rose and Family, Insurance Management Bahamas Limited Family, Deanglo Hepburn, Mary & Keith Davis and Family, Michael Butler and Family, New Free Community Holiness Baptist Cathedral family, Theresa, Randolph Taylor and Family, Monique Bethel and Family, Keva Watson and Family, Jennifer Ingraham and Family, Jeffrey Hanna and Family, Coach Greg, Lady Tanya Cash and The Spirit of Excellence Track Family, Sharon Hunter and Family, Mr. Ryan and Simona Nelson and Family, The Morning Star Baptist Association, Rev. Gloria Ferguson and Mt. Ararat Baptist Church Family, Patricia Dames and Family, Lorraine Davis & Family, Ismae Butler & Family, Deshan Pratt and Family, Billy Saunders and Family, Gavonne Claridge and Family, Doctors Hospital, The Elizabeth PLP Constituency Branch Family, Ministry of Housing & Urban Renewal Family, Infrastructure Development Unit Family.
Friends may pay their last respects at Demeritte’s Funeral Home, Market Street, from 12-6:00 p.m. on Friday & on Saturday at the church from 10:00 a.m. until service time
Shirley Gibson, 86
a resident of Young Street & formerly of Knowles, Cat Island will be held at St. Agnes Anglican Church, Baillou Road, Grants Town on Friday, 20th June, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Venerable Archdeacon Keith N. Cartwright, assisted by Reverend Father Howard L.L. Bethel. Interment follows in Southern Cemetery, Cowpen & Spikenard Roads.
Her Predecessors are, Son: Oral Gibson; Sisters: Beatrice ‘Mama Bee’ Grant, Ena ‘Mama Do’ Hepburn, Ceasarina ‘Auntie’ Hepburn, Rosabell ‘Goldust’ Bethel and Izetta Newbold; Brothers: Thomas and Joseph Hepburn.
Cherished memories will forever remain in the hearts of her loving family, Son: Julius E. Laing. Daughters: Bridgette Laing-Kemp (Wellington) of Freeport, Grand Bahama and Leontyne Green (David) of Lewisville, Texas. Grandchildren: Oralee Williams, Oramae Gibson, Denzaneea & Christopher Gibson, Selena, Wellington & Darius Kemp, Marlon Walkine Jr. (Sarah), and Gabrielle Walkine-Brown (Gabriel). Great Grandchildren: D’Angelo, Daniel & Marco Williams, Anthony & Shawniece Forbes, Cynara, Raniyah & Chrishawn Gibson, Gionni, Gemarion & Gaiya Brown. Nieces: Cabrena Bowe Adderley-Barry (Vandyke), Edith Ingrid Bain (Anthony), Fay (Chief Crazy Horse) Mark, Shari & Louise Marshall, Estherlyn Ferguson, Georgette Thompson, Wendy Hall, and Bianca Campbell. Nephews:- Kerrington Wilkinson (Lavern), Drexel Nairn, Ethric Bowe (Linamae), Athama M.D. Bowe, Anthony Bowe, Chief Petty Officer Kenneth Stubbs, Dr. Ferriston Lockhart, Sidney & Ronald Cartwright, Keith and Kendal Hepburn. Grand Nieces: Tracey Brooks (Sebren), Louise Smith, Vernicha Smith, Dr. Kayshan Wilkinson, Krista Bowe-Dean (Anton), Dasmenda Williams, Boushoul Adderley, Calean BoweAdderley, Torkel Lockhart, Ceaserina Hayes, Patou Bowe, Shakeitha Dean (Gavin), La’trel Lowe, Rosemarie Brown, Diana Morley (Marco), Christina Marshall, Antonja, Antonique & Angel Bain, Kachara Marshall, Alicia & Shariqua Mark, Alexandrea Rolle, Shakhari Bethell, Christine Rolle &Antonesha Thompson, Keithra & Keitltres Hepburn. Grand Nephews: Michael Smith (Cindy), Leslie Smith, Shawn ‘Carwash’ Smith, Kamaal Smith, Chief Petty Officer Athama Bowe (Christa), Leading Seaman, Dasmend Bowe Thea), Anthony J. Bowe, Antoin R. Bowe, James McKiver Adderley, George Napier (Shantique), Hughlyn Napier (Sherica), Teshonn Lockhart, Jhanik Bullard, Ajuwon Lockhart, Kivan, Kerrington, Ken Wilkinson, Chief Petty Officer Edward Marshall (Sherice), Gregory ‘Dude’ McKay, Rueben Marshall, Anthony Bain II (Gernie), David Hayes, Navarro Bowe, Inspector Kieron Rodgers (Kayleisa), Kyle Rodgers, Edward Jr. & Jonathan Kemp, Cardinal & Nicholas Ferguson, Keith Hepburn Jr., Kenneth Stubbs Jr., Siahkwon Mark and many Great Grand Nieces & Nephews Caretakers: Ms. Winifred Taylor, the Doctors & Community Nurses at Fleming Street Clinic and, also Nurse Colebrook. Numerous Relatives and Friends including: Dr. Horizal Simmons & Family, Madline Simmons & Family, Alistair & Dr. McMillan, Hartman Strachan & Family, Deann Moncur& Family, Lucetta Johnson & Family, Charles King & Family, Hanzel King & family, Ollimae and Kirkland Tynes, S. Anthony & Olive Brown, Terentia Braynen, Allison & Rudolph Levarity, The James Family of Miami, Florida, Shelia Gordon & Family, The Knowles, Cat Island Family, The Hepburn, The King, The Seymour, The Wallace, The Simmons, The Moncur, The Brown, The James, The Strachan, The Pratt, The Ramsey, The Armbrister, The Cumberbatch, The Wilson, The Deveaux, The Stubbs, The Josey, The Rose, The Sturrup, The Saunders, The Boyd, The Williams, The Smith, The Livingston, The Wallace, The Bowleg, The Edwards, and the Johnson Families, Maryann Burrows, Debra Stockdale, PLP Stalwart Councilors, The National General Council of the PLP, The PLP Women’s Branch, and the entire Progressive Liberal Party, The Communities of Young Street and John Street which includes, Valincia Lynes, Margo Walkes, Millie Cox, Nyoka Rolle, Andrea Moncur, Pettyann Knowles, Claudia Gibbs & Family, Archdeacon Keith Cartwright, Father Howard Bethel, St. Agnes Church Family, and a host of other relatives and friends too many to mention We apologize for any names we may have forgotten
Friends may pay their last respects at Demeritte’s Funeral Home, Market Street, from 12-5:00 p.m. on Thursday & on Friday at the church from 10:00 a.m. until service time
Death Notice For Victoria Barr Burrows, 83
a resident of Lee Street, Nassau Village & formerly of Pleasant Bay, Andros, died at her residence on Saturday, June 7, 2025.
She is survived by her 5 children: Francita Collie, Elizabeth Phillips, Edward Martin, Ismael Rolle & Jeffrey Rolle; 20 grand children; sisters, brothers, great grandchildren, & a host of other relatives & friends
Funeral arrangements will be announced later
Death Notice For Danine Jessica Denis Maycock, 24
a resident of Deveaux Street, died at PMH on Saturday, June 7, 2025.
She is survived by her mother: Louise Anne Denis; 2 sisters: Keza Maycock & Anya Maycock; 1 brother: Yuare Maycock Jr.; numerous nieces & nephews & a host of other relatives & friends
Funeral arrangements will be announced later
Funeral Services For
Sarah Elizabeth Anderson, 85 née Fernander
a resident of Seoqua Street, Nassau Village, will be held at Transfiguration Baptist Church, Market & Vesey Streets on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Rev’d Dr. Stephen E. Thompson, assisted by Rev’d Sherma Bowe, Rev’d Brazil McDonald, Rev’d Alphonso Newry & Rev’d Colyn Thompson. Interment follows in Woodlawn Gardens, Soldier Road.
She was predeceased by one son: Kevin Ricardo Johnson.
She is survived by Two sons: Dwayne Anderson and Christopher Johnson. One adopted daughter: Virginia Brice. One brother: Chester Fernander. Three sisters: Enith Strachan, Mary Fernander, Janet Fernander. Grand sons: Ahchard Armbrister, Christoff Johnson, Clyde Jones. Grand daughters: Dwaynenita Anderson, Dwaynenicher Anderson, Crystal Johnson, Abigal Saunders. Great-grandsons: Garvin Scavella, Daniel Sears, Javon Eugene, Ahcharee Armbrister. Great-granddaughter: Destinee Anderson. Great-great Granddaughter: Da’miya Butler. Sisters-in-law: Diane Fernander, Millicent Fernander, Margaret Fernander. Nieces: Kendra Taylor, Kelly McPhee, Elaina Butler, Chief Petty Officer (RBDF) Paulamae Sands, ASP (RBPF) Veronica Ferguson, Robyn Young, Anastacia, Patrice Fernander, Edith Rolle, Chestina Collie and Chevette, Elouise, Diane, Daphne and Fran Fernander, Tamara Stuart, Ariel Burrows, Destinee Seymour, Trevette Ritchie. Nephews: Kennardo McPhee, Nikkolas Butler, KJ, Pastor Anthony, Alvin, Harry, Derek, Tyronne, Kenroy, Marvin and Michael Sands, Pastor Oral Ray, Obidiah, Stephen and Shem Rolle, Brian and Julian Stuart, Jamiee Hepburn, Christopher, Christian and Christoff, Fredrick, Marcus, Wayne, Ricardo, Kincad, Donnie and Demry Fernander. A host of other relatives, family and friends: Hellen Adderley, Lillian Knowles, Edith Turnquest, Lula Campbell, Sam Saunders, Barbara Davis, Hansel Johnson, Lyn Ferguson, Dr. Keith Rivers, Transfiguration Baptist Church family, Llewellyn Astwood and family, Delores Gould and the Original Patties Bakery family, One and Only Four Seasons, Jim Fernander and the entire Fernander family of Gambier, Family of the late Willet Wallace, Wendy Talbot and family, The late Stalin Flowers Family of Vero Beach Florida, The Family of the late Eunice McKinney, Janice and Fredricka Hepburn, Gloria and Larry Bastian and family, Sequoia Street, Nassau Village community, Vanria and Deandre, Nikita and Niesha and family, Inspector Francis RBPF, South Beach Urban Renewal, Kenu Rolle and family, Alvin and Charmaine, Ziah and Pudding, Kimberly and Ms Rolle, Jairam Mangra and family, Mr. Bethel and family. Under-the-Mango tree sons, Morley, Josh, Gary, Yellow, Joe, Guy and family, Lil Josh, Jensen, The Woods Alley family of Cynthia, Judy and Marlene.
Friends may pay their last respects at Demeritte’s Funeral Home, Market Street, from 12-6:00 p.m. on Friday & on Saturday at the church from 10:00 a.m. until service time
Enid Rose Francis Wilson, 77
a resident of Rupert Dean Lane & formerly of Claredon, Jamaica, will be held on Saturday, 21st June, 2025, 11:00am at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Meadow & Augusta Streets, Bain Town. Rev. Dr. C. B. Moss will officiate along with other members of The Gospel. Cremation was held
She is survived by 2 Daughters and 2 Sons: Cynthia, Andrea, Delroy, and Raynard; 15 Grandchildren and 6 Great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends including Rev. Dr. C. B. Moss, Officers and Members of Mt. Olive Baptist Church and the Bain Town Community. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Demeritte’s Funeral Home, Market Street
Denzaneea Shaunuka Gibson-Knowles, 41
a resident of Hepburn Alley off Wulff Road, died at her residence on Sunday, June 15, 2025.
She is survived by her husband: Sheldon Knowles; mother: Dorothy Stockdale; 2 sisters: Oramae Gibson & Oralee Williams; 1 brother: Edgbert Gibson; aunts: Charlotte Williams, Bridgette Kemp, Lyontine Bolden & Edrika Stockdale; uncles: Nelson Stockdale, Julius Laing, Ruben Fox & Larry Stockdale; numerous nieces & nephews & a host of other relatives & friends
Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date
Derek Walter Dames Sr., 66
a resident of #1 Swann Street, Perpall Track & formerly of Prov., Turks & Caicos Islands, died at PMH on Tuesday, June 17, 2025.
He is survived by his children: Derek Jr., Derese, Devonee, DeMarcian and Vivianna Dames; Grandchildren: Jade,
Dorothy Louise King-Miller, 71
a resident of #17 Patron Cresent, Eastwood Estates, will be held at Epiphany Anglican Church, Prince Charles Drive on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be The Rev’d Canon Atma Budha. Interment follows in Woodlawn Gardens, Soldier Road.
She is survived by her, Husband: George Leslie Miller; Sons: Kevera, Ansel, Clifton “CJ”, and Desmond Miller; Daughter: Lesley Miller-Thompson; Grandchildren: Faith, Ladainian, Sanaa, Tori, Aria, T’Kyrie, Zyon, Noah, Kayden, Remick, Amelia, Lux and Arlo; Sisters: Vanria King-Davis, Brenda King Bruno-Gaston, Ernestine King, and Sandra King-Storr; Brother: Dwight Bradley King; Daughters-in-law: Dianne Miller, Brittney Miller, Elaine Miller; Son-in-law: Tario Thompson; Sisters-inlaw: Francina Brennen, Joann Chishlom, Bettymae Isaacs; Brothersin-law: Roosevelt Miller, Ted Miller, Neville Brennen Sr., Brenneth Chisholm, Clinton Whylly, Wynton Isaacs; Nieces: Rebecca, Regina, Ann-Marie, Jennifer and Heather King; Inza Fleming; Julieanne Nairn, Lisa Nairn, Rochelle Nairn-Taylor, Keva Nairn and Monique Nairn; Dr. Janet Bruno-Gaston; Anishka Milleret (Eddy), Joeneisha Storr (Jared), Joie Storr; Nicoya Bethel; Aniska (Alexis) Gibson; Vanessa (Kevin) Knowles, Phylicia Bethel; Keisha, Asha Miller, Dwanya Moss; Terez Miller, Anita Knowles & Taiisha Forbes. Nephews: Lenworth Davis; Julian Nairn, Barry Nairn (Therese); Edward BrunoGaston, Ivan Bruno-Gaston (Claudia); Antonio King, Leonido King (Crystallaire); DeVaughn King; Joseph Storr II, J. Runako Storr, J. Romero Storr (Nichelle); Austin, Neville Brennen Jr.; Keovano, Deanza and Deangelo Whylly, Philip Bethel (Ebony); Roosevelt Jr., Takano, Justino Miller; Travalies, Tamiko, Terahn, Tenaj Miller; Richard Lloyd, Dario Stubbs & Tyson Isaacs; Grand Nieces and Nephews: Dianne, Jeremy, Owen, Lyle, Zane, Seaneisha, Seaneo, Seanecia, Lil King, DJ, DeAngelo, Vashti, DeAndre, Alex, Xavier, Iesha, Lakeisha, Nina, Danielle, Tyler, Isaac, Antoneisha, Antonia, Antonique, Leonardo Jr., Brandon, Dianna, Deanna, Dominic, and Blaire; Great Grand Nieces and Nephews: Sandraya, D’Antae, D’Andre, Amir, Caiah; and a host of other relatives and friends
Friends may pay their last respects at Demeritte’s Funeral Home, Market Street, from 12-6:00 p.m. on Friday & on Saturday at the church from 10:00 a.m. until service time
Elicia Carmecia James-Thompson, 42
a resident of Carmichael Road & formerly of Clarendon, Jamaica, will be held in the Chapel at Demeritte’s Funeral Home, Market Street on Sunday, June 22, 2025 at 2:30 p.m. Officiating will be Rev. Dr. Stephen E. Thompson. Cremation follows.
She is survived by her husband: Wayne Thompson; mother: Navelet; 5 daughters: Sabrina Davis, Tasheka Taylor, Sharlene Lilly, Alecia Edina & Laquisha Carmecia Thompson; 1 brother, 9 sisters, numerous grandchildren, nieces, nephews & a host of other relatives & friends
Friends may pay their last respects at Demeritte’s Funeral Home, Market Street, from 9-2:00 p.m. on Saturday & on Sunday from 1:00 p.m. until service time
Deanna, Derek III, Deron and Tanisha; Siblings: Godfrey Dames and Virgina Dames-Clarke; numerous nieces & nephews & a host of other relatives & friends
Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date
Dr. Marjorie Eloise Francis, 98 affectionately called “Sweet Potato”
a resident of #9B Emerald Ridge off Soldier Road, died at PMH on Friday, June 13, 2025. She is survived by her 6 daughters: Florence Taylor, Charlotte Humes, Barbara Darville, Joan (Jeffrey) Knowles, Lorraine Francis & Rev. Dr. Diana Francis; 4 sons: Percival (Sonia) Francis, Dr. Emmanuel (Andrea) Francis, Rev. Wilkinson (Beverley) Francis, Rev. Joseph Francis of Hopkinsville, Kentucky, USA; daughter-in-law: Angelia Francis of Waukegan, Illinois USA; numerous grand, great grand and great great grandchildren; 1 sisterin-law: Christine Francis; numerous nieces & nephews & host of other relatives & friends
Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date