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In Loving Memory of
TONY ANTHONY Cougar ROLLE July 9th, 1959 - July 5th, 2021
The angels are singing, how beautiful heaven must be. Your life was a blessing and memories were left to be treasured and loved forever.
Love Always! FROM YOUR: Loving Wife, Esther; Mother, Althea; Children, Pastor Diana Francis, Family and Friends.
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Death Announcement Exavier (Philip) Prudhomme, 64 of Gibbs Corner and formerly of Anse-a-Foleur HAITI, who passed away in Haiti on Sunday, 3rd July, 2022. He is survived by three sons, Calixte and Michael Prudhomme (Nassau) and Kebi Prudhomme (Haiti); Four daughters, Lisa, Daphane, Fitline and Marceline Prudhomme; Two brothers, Charles Prudhomme (Nassau) and Exalus Prudhomme (Miami); Numerous grandchildren including Shanika and Wadley Prudhomme (Nassau); Employer and like a brother; Trevor Cleare Other relatives and friends in Nassau; Nishka, Fosne, Jodline, The descendants of Henry and Shirley Cleare especially Margaret Cleare, Jimmy Cleare. Frederick Delancy, Anton Mckenzie, Nixon, Naynay Francois, Christopher Cleare and family, Anthony Newman, Carolyn Cleare, Tenetia Smith and family, Trecara and Caryn Cleare, Nosey, Calvin Dean. Friends in Crooked Island include; Robbie and Barbara Gibson, Elvin Scavella, Andy and Marsha Gibson and Sharon Scavella. We apologize if your name was not mentioned it was not intentional. Funeral arrangements are being made in Haiti.
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Marsha Virginia Knowles, 67 will be held on Saturday, July 9th, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Tarpum Bay Methodist Church, Eleuthera. Officiating will be Rev. Christopher Neely. Interment: The Public Cemetery. Left to cherish her memories are her, Daughters: Totcina Allen, Euphemia Knowles, Lakishma Cooper and Krystal Knowles; Sons-in-law: Winston Allen and George Cooper; Grandchildren: Jadon, Xavier and Skyler Knowles, Edward and Elliot Cooper, Winter and August Lynes and Wisdom and Weiquan Allen; Brothers: Bradley Smith and Gregory Wright; Sisters: Patricia Moxey, Mary Thompson and Theresa Smith; Sisters-in-Law: Margaret Knowles, Gail Dames-Smith and Wendy Wright; Sister Circles: Rachel Culmer, Dawn Knowles, Cecile Christie, Gloria Rolle, Yvonne Swain, Betty Barnett, Brenda Johnson, Cindy Pinder and Judith Rahming; Aunts: Patsy Lyles, Delores Cooper, Michal Cooper, Velma Worrell, Maria King and Jean Knowles; Nieces and Nephews: Ray, RayGail, Reo, Romel, Regan and Jarrod Smith, Brianna Carey, Jennifer Collymore, Ester and Lisa Moxey, Anthony, Joel and Lolita and Ricardo Moxey, Donovan Thompson, Samara Johnson, Shandia and Geano Beneby, Sharika and Cherokee Wright, Quinton and Theodore Glover, Melvin Wright; Cousins: Kingsley, Malita, Shawn, Montey and Derrick, Capt. Gary and Maria, Brian and Paula, Michael, Vincent and Malvern, Sharon, Joan, Valerie, Kayla and Renaldo, Litheria and Randy, Deborah, Theresa, Laverne, Janice, Tony, Ricardo, Archdeacon Kingsley, Linda, Tony, Charles, Gillian, Evelyn, Artie, Fr. Rudy, Harcourt, Juanita, Ingrid, Dr. Sandy, Regieta, Gilda, and Temita, Kendra, Kyra and Krivoy, Ventris and Samuel, Maggie, Manita and Neville, Evelyn, Donna, Kyle, Troy, Quinn and Carey, Michael, Frank, Durie, Craig, Bertram, Dr. Sidney, Dr. Larry, Carol and Linda; Godchildren: Kelly, Tasha, Indira, Amanda, Nicki and Victoria. As well as a host of other relatives and friends including the Cooper and Roberts families of West End, High Rock and Sweetings Cay, The Huyler Family, The McCartney Family of Tarpum Bay, The Martinborough Family, Saint Columba Church Family and the Bahamas Harvest Church Family. Marsha Knowles was cherished by many, if we have omitted you, please accept our sincere apologies. Viewing will be held in the Hope Room at the Freedom Memorial Center, in Rock Sound on Friday from 9am to 5 pm, and at church on Saturday from 10 am until service time.
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Funeral Service For
Acting Assistant Director, Department of Immigration
Mr. Kirklyn Julyn Neely, 64 of Eastwood Estates and formerly of Stafford Creek, Andros will be held at Golden Gates Assembly World Outreach Ministries, Carmichael Road on Friday, July 8th, 2022 at 10:00a.m. Officiating will be Rev. L. Carla R. Culmer President, Bahamas Conference of the Methodist Church assisted by Deacon Jamicko Forde. Interment will follow at Lakeview Memorial Gardens, John F. Kennedy Drive. Cherished and loving memories will forever linger in the hearts of his wife: Stephanie Neely; children: Kirkwood (Aisha), Kirshon and Kaylesa Neely; grandchildren: Kirkwood Jr., Kailee, Kai and Ka’nyah Neely; brothers: Honorable Vincent Peet and Leroy Neely; aunt: Mae Johnson of Ft. Pierce, Florida; uncle: Charles Neely of Fresh Creek, Andros; nieces: Vinette Leopard (Atlanta Georgia), Samantha Bain and Latisa (Anthony) Young; nephews: Ronald Peet (New York); grandnephews: Latenio Neely, Charlie Leopard; sisters-in-law: Marjorie (Raphael Sr.) Wallace, Sandra Kemp, Beryl (Josef Sr.) Jazvic of Virginia Fredericksburg, Lorraine Wallace of Maryland State; brothers-in-law: Edward Sr., Anthony and Andrew Wallace; numerous cousins: Thelma, Wendell Newton and family, Clemet (Ruth) Albury and family, Anthony Albury and family, Hesley Pinder and family, Alonzo Pinder (Marther) and family, O’Neil Pinder and family, Philip Pinder and family, Linda Gilbert and family, Thanya and family, Assistant Pastor Emma Jean-Scott and family, Sharon and family, Eddie and family, Sherry and family, Gary and family, Avery and family, Ray and family, Trevor and family, Charles Adderley and family, Llewelyn Smith and family, Jimmy and Jacquline Riley and family, Ellajane Grant and family, Velma Bain and family, Chief Correctional Officer Enoch Gaitor and family, Superintendent Craig Gaitor and family, The Royal Bahamas Police Force Lynden Gaitor and family, Corporal Wesley Gaitor and family, Kevin and Georgette Gaitor and family, Juliette Scott and family, Hilda Gaitor and family, Inspector Franklyn Neely and family, Thomas Neely and family, Minister Luther (Petrona) Johnson and family, Clyde and family, Dennis and family, Edney and family, Byron and family, Terrance and family, Marvin and family, R.B.D.F. Leading Mechanic Elvis Neeley and family, Carla and family, Linkwood and family, Collin and family, Alexander and family, Kevin and family, Brian and family, Freeman and family, Brenda Neely and family, Marie and family, Antoinette and family, Masha Neely and family, Georgette Gaitor and family, Jenny Mae and family, Helena and family, Betty and Mae Neely and family, Michelle Riley and family, Philmon Neely and family, Jackie and family, Mrs. Paulamae Russell and family; other relative and friends: President Emerita,
Reverend Kenris Carey and family, Mr. Earl Deveaux and family, Mr.Lavarity Deveaux and family, Ms. Audrey Deveaux and family, Mrs. Deveral Ferguson and family, Mr. Steve Deveaux and family, Rev. Iceiline Colebrook-Rolle and family, Mrs. Naomi Deveaux and family, Mrs. Iris Smith and family, the Scott family, family of the late Mavis Stubb’s (Mr. Ian Stubbs and family, Mrs. Carolyn Carey and family, Mrs. Coralyn Saunders and family, Mr. Carlton Sr. and Mr. Mario Adderley and family) The late Oswall Newton’s family, (Mrs. Wendy Russel and family, Mrs. Nancy Rolle and family, Pamela, Idell and Dhiamia Newton and family, Mrs. Cassandra Knowles and family) Ms. Tangela and Jayda Albury, Mr. Wendell Jr., Newton and family, Mr. Christopher Newton and family, Mr. William Sanders and family, Mr. Maxwell Brown and family, Rev. Linda Kemp and family, Rev. Joseph Saunders and family, Ms. Emerald Brown and family, Ms. Lyn Thompson and family, Ms. Linda Forbes and family, Ms. Sheila Davis and family, Hugh and Betty Antonio and family, Mr. Ryan Antonio and family, Ms. Elsie Antonio and family, Mrs. Elizabeth Hanna and family, Mr. Hiram Antonio and family, Mr. Wilfred Johnson and family, Ms. Ellerease Burrows and family, Ms. Michelle Peterson and family, Marvin and Marcian Lloyd and family, The family of the late Margaret Rose Antonio Johnson, The Family of the late Petrona Henson, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Roberts and family, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Newbold and family, Mrs. Helen Ferguson and family, Mrs. Avis Lewis and family, The Damallie family, Ms. Joyce Wallace and family, Ms. Princess Pinder and family, Mrs. Sylvia Wallace and family, Mr. Evangelist Wellington Wallace and family, Mr. Dennis Wallace and family, Rev. Preston Wallace and family, The Williams family, The Moten family, The Charlton Family, Mrs. Agnes Bain and family, Hon. Philip Davis, Prime Minister, Hon. Frederick Mitchell, Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Public Service and family, Hon. Keith Bell, Minister of Labor and Immigration, Mr. Neville Wisdom and family, Mrs. Keturah Ferguson, Director of Immigration, Mrs. Forsteine Major-Smith, Mrs. Barbara Pierre and family, Mr. Western (Andrea) Saunders and family, Pastor Dr. William Pratt and family, Mr. William Nottage and family, Mr. Eugene Wallace and family, Mr. Solomon Clark and family , Mr. Garren Ferguson and family, Mr. Milton Munroe and family, Mr. Peter (Charley) Moss and family, The Green Table Crew at Moss Gas Plant family, Mr. Henry (HL) and family, Mrs. Rufus Johnson and family, Mrs. Ella Lewis, Ms. Sarah Dawkins, Ms. Dorothy Horton, Ms. Kaynel Brown, Mr. Miguel Kemp, Mr. Preston Cunningham, Mr. Nigel McBride and the Department of Immigration family, friends at The Royal Bahamas PoliceForce, friends of The Royal Bahamas Defense Force, friends of Bahamas Customs, Mr. Clifford Ferguson, Ms. Nadia Rolle and family, Mr. and Mrs. Major and family and Mother Hunt, Ms. Jean Davis and family, Mr. and Mrs. Brennen and family, Mr. and Mrs. Seymour and family, Mr. and Mrs. Popul and family, Mr. Patrick Moss and the entire Eastwood Community, Grant’s Westley Methodist Church family, Ascension Methodist Church family, the staff at Ministry of Youth Sports and Culture, the staff at All Age Medical Clinic, the staff at the Doctors Hospital’s 2 nd floor, and the staff at the Jackson Memorial Hospital’s 7th and 8th floor. Viewing will be held at the Serenity Suite at Restview Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium Limited, Robinson and Soldier Roads on (TODAY) Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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Nevine Natalya Rolle, 43
of #93 Sunglow Drive will be held at New Birth Ministries International, #122 Fire Trail Road on Saturday, July 9th, 2022 at 1:00p.m. Officiating will be Apostle Cyprianna Johnson. Cremation will follow Left to cherish her memories are her children: Travis Edwards, Dionte Williams, Mekhi Rolle; sisters: Nicole Thompson, Keera (Bleu) Rolle, Simone Rolle; brothers: Carlyle Thompson, Seron (Gail) Rolle, Adrian Rolle; aunts: Hilda Pratt, Lorna Glinton, Janet Bowe; uncles: Donald (Margaret) Pratt, Patrick (Adeline) Rolle; god parents: Helen Rolle, Mark Bowe; nieces: Crystal Young, Sade Thompson; nephews: Tajric, Ayden and Cason Thompson, Jaydon, Joshua, Peyton and Logan Rolle; grand nephew: Jazai Camino; cousins: Margaret Cunningham, Ronnie Cunningham and Family, Barbara Kpassou and Family, Sherry (Franklin) Clarke and Family, Keva (Anthony) McKinney and Family, Anthony Pratt and Family, Loma Pratt and Family, Stephen (Marina) Glinton and Family, Wayne Glinton and Family, Benjamin (Melrose) Glinton and Family, Bridgette Glinton and Family, Marinda (Edgar) Roberts and Family, Trevor Pratt and Family, Sandra Russell and Family, Sonia Rose and Family, Tuepence Wilchcombe and Family, Craig (Tamika) Knowles and Family, Andrea (Derek) Grant, Lorna Pratt and Family, Kimo (Nancy) Pratt and Family, Monique Ferguson, Antoinette Rahming and Family, Geoffrey Ferguson, Sharon Cash, Shirlene (Harold) Watson and Family, Dr. Vaughan (Wendy) Cash and Family, Pastor Dave (Donna) Cash and Family, Judith (Garnet) Beneby and Family, Racquel Moxey, Barbara Reckley & Family, Audrey Barnett, Vanria and Phillipa Smith & Family, Retired Chief Superintendent Edwin (Rosebud) Knowles and Family, Francita Pratt, Berkeley (Becky) Smith And Family, Rosemary Adderley and Family, Mrs. Lena Smith and Family, Audrey (Lloyd) Henriques, Chlotilda Knowles and Family, Lena Smith, Margaret
Collie and Family, Joyce Neilly and Family, Dwight (Linda) Nottage and Family, Tessa Nottage and Family, Children Of The Late Verdell Lockhart, Children Of The Late Eleanor (Garvin) Smith, Children Of The Late Ruth Smith, Children Of The Late Janet Smith, Raquel and Arthel Gibson; other relatives & friends: His Excellency Sir Cornelius A. Smith Gcmg and Lady Shirley Smith And Family, The Bowe Family, Adrian Adderley, Suzette Morrison, Shavon Peterson, Samantha Stuart, Davina Armbrister, Don Rolle, Ava Adderley, Marvel Miller, Tina Lockhart, Ginger Horton, Sean Dean, Adrian Gibson, Kihan Murphy, Tiffany Seymour, Keva Turnquest and Others; special thanks to: Dr Williamson Chea, Dr. Nevein Girgis, Dr Kellini, the staff at The Medical Pavilion and staff at the Princess Margaret Hospital and other relatives and friends. Viewing will be held at the Serenity Suite at Restview Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium Limited, Robinson and Soldier Roads on Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Death Notice For
Wayde John Higgins, 59 of Maxwell Lane, New Providence, Bahamas died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Monday, July 4th, 2022. He is survived by wife: Donna Higgins; sons: Donnovan Higgins, Jaron Tynes, Robert Johnson, Humphrey Tynes; daughters: Josephine McQuay, Rachel Johnson, Nadia McIntosh; sisters: Jennamae Higgins, Lolamae Carey and Christine; brothers: Alfred Balfour, Terrance, Josh Laing and friends too numerous to mention. Arrangements for the funeral service are being finalized and details will be announced at a future date.
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Mary Louise Collie, 77
of Butler’s Way, New Providence, Bahamas died at Princess Margaret Hospital on Tuesday, June 28, 2022. She is survived by her sons: Julian Keith Collie and Joseph Alexander Collie; grandchildren: Julian, Lazzario, Jerome Jr., Joseph “JC”, Jillian, Michael and Jolin; one sister: Laurencene McSweeney, and a host of other relatives and friends. Arrangements for the funeral service are being finalized and details will be announced at a future date.
Bessie Mae Williams, 70 of St. Andrew’s Beach Estates died at her residence on Friday, July 1st, 2022. She is survived by her children: Shanishka Miller, Melissa Williams, Nicole Smith (Colton), Jeremy Williams and Jaimee Smith (Omar); grandchildren: Kanii and Michael Johnson, Tavontae Cash, Omar, Sharon and Faith Smith; siblings: Loretta Kemp (Henzel), Mahlon Bethel (Iona), Pauline Smith (Charles), Marsha Bethel, Lilymae Smith and Franklyn Bethel (Glenda); numerous of nieces & nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. Arrangements for the funeral service are being finalized and details will be announced at a future date.
Ned Henry Munnings Jr., 28 of #47 Caspian Road off Soldier Road, New Providence, Bahamas died in Fresh Creek, Andros on Saturday, June 25th, 2022.
He is survived by his parents: Ned & Lana Munnings, Kermit & Sharmaine William Woodside; grandfather: (Melvina) Munnings; grandmother: Gloria Johnson; sisters: Inspector Nadia Munnings, Kazherae Rolle, Neddera & Latica Munnings; special friend: Chinika Louisius and other relatives and friends too numerous to mention. Arrangements for the funeral service are being finalized and details will be announced at a future date.
Chavez Alexander Jones, 26 of Dean Street, New Providence, Bahamas died on Monday, June 27th, 2022. He is survived by his mother: Royann Petty; son: Chavez Jones Jr.; daughter: Chani’yah Jones; sister: Gabreil Jones; brother: Leroy Jones; grandmother: Mavis Dean; grandfather: George Petty; fiancé: Anishka Wallace and a host of other relatives and friends. Arrangements for the funeral service are being finalized and details will be announced at a future date.
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Mericia Philome, 60
of Cowpen Road, New Providence, Bahamas died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Monday, July 4th, 2022. She is survived by her sons: Michlo, Robenson and Angelo Joseph, Sedrole Dorisca; daughter: Roselaine Dorisca; granddaughter: Misha, Nisha , Nayla and Roseteicha Joseph; grandson: Rodson Joseph Anthony Joseph and a host of other relatives and friends. Arrangements for the funeral service are being finalized and details will be announced at a future date.
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Ms. Marlaine Chery, 64
of Miami, Florida and formerly of Mastic Point, Andros died at his residence on Friday, July 1, 2022.
of Pinder’s Point, Grand Bahama and formerly of Chansolme, Haiti died in Tampa, Florida on Monday, July 4, 2022.
He is survived by his daughter: Earline McCloud of Titusville, Florida; grandson: Eddie Battle Jr.; granddaughter: Ebony Battle; brother: Peter Russell of Mastic Point, Andros; sisters: Melcine Dorsette of Mastic Point, Andros, Diane Beneby of Mastic Point, Andros and Ruthmae Romer of Freeport, Grand Bahama and other Relatives and Friends.
She was predeceased by her son: Evans Mazard.
Arrangements for the funeral service are being finalized and details will be announced at a future date.
She is survived by her children: Nixon Bazile, Guilaine Chery, John Chery, Jean Muller Chery Jr. and Jean Wuiner Chery; grandchildren: Gordon, Carlyle, Giovanni Chery, Dallas Chery, Marleana Chery, Nicholson Bazile, Garynic Chery, Shaggy and Peterson Auguste and other Relatives and Friends. Arrangements for the funeral service are being finalized and details will be announced at a future date.
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Funeral Service For Johnson, Dianna Thompson, Wilda Mather, Cecil Johnson, Keith Mrs. Veronica Lee Daniels, 82 Delancey, Priscilla Scavella, Darrell and Alvin Smith, Hon. Philip Bethel, Monsignor John Johnson, Theresa Thompson, Don and affectionately called “Ronnie” Stephanie Seymour, ASP Nigel Rolle, Dr. John Mensah, Jonathan of Gregory Town, Eleuthera will be held on Saturday, July 9, 2022, 11:00 a.m. at St. Gregory’s Catholic Church, Gregory Town, Eleuthera. Officiating will be Father David Cooper assisted by Monsignor John Johnson. Interment will follow at Gregory Town Public Cemetery, Gregory Town, Eleuthera. Precious memories will linger in the hearts of her husband: Moses; children: Nellie Thompson (Andrew), Maurice Johnson (Therisa), Pamela Gibson (Derek), Nurse Teria Johnson (Kirk), Ocilia Petty (Hon. Sylvanus), Joshua Daniels (Devenor), Sheena Daniels, Rebecca Roberts (Ormand), Tiffany Thompson, Shana Thompson, Jhinaro Thompson, Gina Florival (Nicarrio), William Daniel and Stanley Daniel; adopted children: Stephen Albury, Fr. David Cooper, Jerome Johnson, Carolyn Scavella, Cleo Hepburn, Angelo Bethel, Monique Cambridge, Aisha and Silbert Clarke; grandchildren: Andre, Angelo (Shanell), Justin, Anton, Demari, Daquan, Dericka (Dario), Davon, Leon (Lerenda), Deshawn (Tori), Joshua, Jacob, Antonio, Vernell, Mikayla, Shantia and Niyah; great grandchildren: Myesha, Andre, Zamair, Elijah, Ariel, Akia, Anton Jr., Amiliyah, Davon Jr., Lenae, Deshawn Jr. and Juniper; sister: Willamae Albury; sisters-in-law: Carnetta Lee and Charlotte Lee; brother-in-law: Lenard Johnson; numerous nieces and nephews: Martin, Bradford, Ashton, Margueritte, Shavonne Albury, Jennifer Johnson, Sam, Jerome, Basil, Julian Johnson, Sandra Decius, Laurice Russell, Desmond, Omar, Devardo, Arthur, Romandes, Romeko, Randolph, Kevin, Henry, Dornell, Peter, Conrad Lee, Andrea Sawyer, Phedra Symonette, Jimmy Bowe, Osbourne and Samuel Kemp; numerous grand nieces and grand nephews; other relatives and friends including: The family of the late: Pearl Turnquest, Blanch Darville, George Thompson, William Thompson, Susan and Bruce Thompson, Veronica Mortimer, Emmanuel Thompson; Pauline
and Nicola Archer, Melia Johnson, Felly and Racquel Petitfere, Administrator Gilbert Kemp, Shaneska Kemp, Annestone Barry, Hon. Clay Sweeting, Lawrence Cartwright, Chang Imlach, Kadaijah Codner, Pauline Williams, Ingrid Romer, Larry Cooper, Clarence and Willamae Gibson, The Pinder Sisters, The Collins family, Gregory Higgs, Byron Rolle and Family, David Forbes and Parliamentary Staff, Hon. Patricia Deveaux, Speaker of the House of Assembly, The Cancer Society of Eleuthera and the entire community of Gregory Town; special thanks: Dr. Allan Cho and the Nurses & Staff of Gregory Town/Alice Town Clinic and other relatives and friends. Viewing will be held in the “Serenity Suite “at Restview Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium Limited, Queen Elizabeth Highway, Gregory Town, Eleuthera on Friday from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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Mrs. Monique Saunders, 49 of Hatchet Bay, Eleuthera died at the Princess Margaret Hospital, Nassau, New Providence on Saturday, July 2, 2022. She is survived by her husband: Locksley Saunders; three sons: Cecil, Casey and Chara Saunders; four sisters: Margurita Scavella, Christine, Felicia and Adrianna Johnson; three brothers: Nelson and Marco Johnson and David Gibson and a host of other Relatives and Friends. Arrangements for the funeral service are being finalized and details will be announced at a future date.
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Funeral Services for DANIEL HOWARD SMITH, 56 a resident of Deep Creek, South Andros & formerly of Smith Hill, South Andros, will be held at Church of Christ, 8th Street, Coconut Grove, on Friday, July 8, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Pastor D.W. Dorsett. Interment follows in Southern Cemetery, Cowpen & Spikenard Roads. Left to cherish his fondest memories are, Mother: Mrs. Elqueenia Morley Bastian; Son: Daniel Smith II; Daughter: Deandra Smith; Adopted daughters: Celeste Adderley and Rachel Hanna; Grandson: Shorn Newton; Sister: Vernell Smith; Brothers: Marvin and Davaughn Gibson, McArthur, Franklyn and Deangelo Smith; 12 Nephews: Tavaughn, Brian, Byron, Andre, Avian, Daniel, Isaiah, Jerek, Kayshawn, Kesean Liam and Jahaaz; 7 Nieces: Desirae, Teache, Clayteisha, Tamia, Simone, Skii and Kayshan; 10 Uncles: Calvin and Eldridge Morley, Granville Collie, Sidney Stuart, Alfred Kemp Sr. Pastor Elijah Ferguson, Pastor Henry Bullard, Samuel, Eric and Sherrington Smith; 11 Aunts: Patricia Collie, Cheryl Kemp, Curlean Morley, Annie Lloyd, Pricilla Ferguson, Arlean Smith, Cheryl Brown, Punchita, Cicley, Katherine and Claudette Smith. 1 Sister-In-Law: Andrea Gibson; Grand Nieces: Omiya, Latoria, Brianna, Avaya, Tavia and Navaeh. Numerous Cousins including Mercedes and Sanjay Collie, Ivanique and Alfanique, Eltaro, Sharma, Nicole, Sonia, Edricka, Rudy, Arthur, Golda, Larouch, Alexandrio, Gerald, Nevatera, Annishka, Shawane, Dwayne, Marsha, Nicholas, Julian, Keyshawn and Devantae Morley, Monique, Odessa, Begitta, Sharon, Howard, Lillian, Jackie, Tarsha, Freeman, Tonia, Carl, Brenda, Prietta, Maxwell and Rasta Willie. Extended family: Mr. & Mrs. Charles Evans. Other Relatives and friends including Mr. Whitney Bastian,the Smith HillCommunity, Johnson Bay Community, the entire Mangrove Cay Community, Rosie Adderley, Shanell, Dominique, Clarissa Johnson, Sonia Nairn, Marvin Clarke, Clement Smith, Past Master Bro. Bradley Smith, Roger, Melvern Hunt, Robert Farquharson, GHS Class of 1983 and #21 Collins Branch, Colina Insurance. If by chance we inadvertently left your name off the list we do sincerely and humbly apologize to you. Special Mention is made to the following persons: Mr. Whitney Bastian, A&E Investments, Mr. Clement Smith, Mr. Brad Smith and the entire Smith family, Marvin Clarke, Patricia Collie and Family, Shawane Morley and Family, Gerald “Wellie” Rolle, Golda McPhee and Family, Sonia Long and Family, Philippa Cox and family, Mrs. Debbie Evans, Ashley Evans, Tracy Johnson, Davaughn “KK” Gibson, Mr. Quintin Percentie, Mr. Eldridge Morley.
Friends may pay their last respects at Demeritte’s Funeral Home, Market Street, from 10-5:00p.m., on Thursday & on Friday at the church from 10:00 a.m. until service time.
MR. PERCIVAL LEROY ‘Sugar’ PAUL, 89 A resident of Center Drive, Millar’s Height, will be held at Evangelistic Temple Assemblies Of God, Collins Avenue on Saturday, 9th July 2022 at 10:00 a.m. Officiating will be Rev. Dr. Patrick Paul, Rev. Dr. Robert Lockhart of Freeport, Grand Bahama and Other Ministers of The Gospel. Interment will be at The Woodlawn Gardens, Soldier Road. He is survived by Seven Sons, and Five Daughters, Alfred & Debby Paul, Linda & William Bethel, Rev. Dr. Patrick & Charlene Paul, Arnold & Yvette Paul, Terry & Nadine Paul, Patrice Paul, Rochelle & Robert Lockhart, Terrance & Deborah Paul, Dereck & Elthenia Paul, Dion & Kenice Paul, Antonise Paul-Collie and Nichol PaulBurrows; One Aunt: Alice Stubbs Ferguson & Rev. Benjamin Ferguson; 38 Grand Children, 30 Great Grand And 1 Great, Great Grand Child: Chadwick Gilmore, Lakeria & Dartanyon Moore, Lashan Paul, Lavonia Paul, Percival Paul Jr., Ronaldo Paul, Alvin Paul, Dominique Paul, Lavanderia Bethel, Dandreia Bethel, Deaneel Bethel, Shaniqua & Bruce Davis, Jabez Paul, Kezia Paul, Jewelle Paul, Jessie Paul, Terry Paul Jr., Terron Paul, Tertanya Paul Lopez, Terisha Paul, Raoul Lockhart, Raphael Lockhart, Ramez Lockhart, Tyvon Paul, Braniah Paul, Branario Paul, Gregory Bullard, Alexander Mckenzie, Alexandria Powell, Aaron & Joshua Thompson, Daniel Paul, David Paul, John Isaac Paul, Joshua Isaac Paul, Gabriel Paul, Danielle Paul, Ethan Paul, Antonio Paul Collie, Joel Collie, Karis Collie; Cousins: Leona Paul & Florita Greene, the children of Mrytle Stubbs, Janet Stubbs, Cornelius and Rueben Stubbs. A host of other relatives and friends including: The Paul’s Family, The Stubbs Clan, The Ferguson Family, (former Miami Street Neighbours), Nurse Bettymae Canter, Nurse Hall, Nurse Patrice Hanna, Marline Oscar, Chief Apostle Rev. Dr. Jentry Sweeting (Faithwalkers Church Family), Pastor Gregory Johnson (Bethany Assembly Church), Mr. Alvin Greene and Mrs. Janet McFall. Friends may pay their last respects at Demeritte’s Funeral Home, Market Street, from 10-5:00 p.m. on Friday & on Saturday at the church from 9:00 a.m. until service time.
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Graveside Service for
DONAVAN LEWIS, 60
a resident of Zion Blvd. & formerly of Wilson Tract, will be held at Southern Cemetery, Cowpen & Spikenard Roads, on Thursday, July 7, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. Officiating will be Pastor Derek Feaste. He is pre-deceased by: ShirleyMae Bain (mother); Leslie and Anthony Lewis (brothers) Left to cherish his memories are his, Wife: Monique Lewis; Father: Edmund Lewis Sr.; Step Mother: Geraldine Lewis; Three (3) Sons: Donavan Lewis Jr., Clifton Cartwright & Donnie Lewis; Four (4) Daughters: Andonia Lewis, Donesha Lewis, Edmonique Lewis & Sharice Darling; Six (6) Grandchildren: Onyxx Lewis, Daylon Lewis, Sunae Lewis, London Stevens, Andonia Lewis II, and Liam Lewis; Seven (8) Brothers: Bruce Walkine, Rossin, Eddie (Janice), Trudeau, Dwayne (Tarez), Dion and Edmund Lewis Jr. and Tiwian (Melissa) Hanna; Eight (7) Sisters: Elaine Sands, Sandra Gaitor, Deidre (Keith) Ferguson, Anetria Lewis, Denika (Conrad) Symonette, Patrice (Lenny) Rolle, Latoya (Osbourne) Moxey; Seven (7) Uncles: Cleveland Rigby, Samuel, Roderick Jr., Dudley (Ella), Brian, Tony and James Lewis. Numerous of Aunts: Daphne (Keith) Barr, Brenda Lewis, Linda Major, Patricia Thompson, Deborah Sands, Rev. Roslyn Astwood, Maria Wilson, Cecile Brown, Bernadette Lewis, Ethlyn Caple, Dorothy Roberts. Numerous of Nephews: Leevan (Danielle) Sands, D’Angelo Sands, Erin, Davin, Trudeau Jr., Stearlin, Rossin Jr. Raynold, Edjuan, Edwin, Dwayne Jr., Devonte Lewis, Keith and Keidré Ferguson, Lenny Rolle Jr., Landon Moxey and Malachi Armbrister. Numerous of Nieces: Vandia and Bria Sands, Sgt. 3292 Danielle Capron, Keithrelle Ferguson, Tiffany Bowles, Alvashan & Alvanique Gaitor, Aaliyah Armbrister, T’Leah, Tr’Nesha Lewis and Jaa’ Rolle. Numerous of cousins: Juanita Gibson, Scott Taylor, Raina Hanna, Michael and Jeno Jean-Smith, Ire and Shanari Lewis, Samantha, Latoya Rolle, Latrell King, Cpl. 3333 Precious Lewis, Tina Rolle, Clive & Brian Schroter, Llewellyn, Ron, Lamont and Tanya Astwood, Troy Clark, Jayson Lewis, Juanka Lewis, Trevor and Karen Lewis, Sherry Archer King, Karva Josey, Allison Lewis, Ella Lewis, Principal Corrections Officer Gregory Archer Sr. (Sherikee), Rev. Kenneth Lewis, Michael and Erick Lewis, Lennox (Joy), Elcott, Dwight, Carson Coleby, Tanya Astwood, Donna, Sharon, Lyn Lewis, Toniya Lewis, Dorethea Coleby, Sebas Bastian, Vasco, Shandy and Ron Bastian, Alvin and Alia Sands, Keith Jr., Brandon “Sosa Man” and Rory Major, Nadia Caple, Shavonne, Tevin, Robin, Kelly, Trey, Abby, Roberto, Denver, Dior and Swayde Lewis; Brothers-in-law: Wilmore C. Dames II, Hon. Marvin H. Dames, Dennis, Deon, Neil and Mark
Dames; Sisters-in-law: Sharon Rolle, Gail Smith, Jacqueline Perpall, Lenora Dames, Margo Cox, Laurie Dames, Tanya Moncur, Candia Dames, Montrea, Wilma, Monasiah, Kristen and Kareln Dames. Loved especially by: Gelva, Eugena, Mathias, Simeon, Tanya and Barbara Cartwright, Sherrel and Carter Cartwright, Charles Saunders, Mr. A.D, Mr. Darville, Mr. Sands, Shanique Dorsett, Naromie Thomas, Crystal Anderson, Asahra Rutherford, Ministry of Works/ Bahamix Family, Wilson Tract & Feast Alley Family, Kemp Road Family, Dedicated Clients and many more who gave him pure and genuine love!
Death Notice for REV. LEROY HERBERT JONES, 88
a resident of #409B Carmichael Road, died at his residence on Tuesday, July 5, 2022. He is survived by his, wife: Frances Louise Jones; 6 daughters: Renia Jones Brown, Rochelle Jones Balfour, Jennifer Jones, Nicola Jones, Lynette Jones Newbold & Glendina Jones Minus; 1 sister: Pearline Braynen Jones; 30 grandchildren, numerous nieces & nephews & a host of other relatives & friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
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Funeral Service for ANTOINETTE HILDA JOHNSON, 59
Numerous other relatives and friends too many to mentioned. Friends may pay their last respects at Sunset Mortuary and Crematorium, #50 Mt. Rose Avenue opposite St. George’s Church Anglican Church on Friday 11am-5pm.
Graveside Service for EDWARD “Shadman” WILKINSON JR., 71
A resident of Wilson Track, will be held at Amazing Grace Missionary Church, Wilson Track on Saturday 9th July, 2022 at 11am. Officiating will be Thomas Maxwell and other Ministers of the Gospel. Interment will be made in Southern Cemetery, Cowpen and Spikenard Road. Left to cherish her memories are her, Common-law-Husband: Earnal Ferguson Sr.; Sons: Omar Johnson and Earnal Ferguson Jr.; Aunts: Lerlene Collie, Marjorie Goodman and Elieen Minns; Sisters: Sharon McGrath (Larry), Carol Simpson (Charles) Monique Johnson; Brothers: Jerome (Lyn), Jermon and Jemeko Johnson; Grand children: Omar Jr. Johnson, Tarazz Johnson Jr., Brinasha Forbes, Cheyanne Knowles, & Drakellano Farrngton; Greatgrand: Keyanna Forbes; Uncle: Andrew & Christine Tucker; Nieces: Samantha & Thomas Maxwell Jr., Shandera Johnson, Winchessa Johnson, Ashley Gowie, Ashaneke Simpson, Jamona Johnson, Daphne Johnson, Treasure Hepburn, Omiya Johnson & Unique Gowie; 9 Nephews: Shavano Johnson, Jason Clarke Steveland Johnson, Ashton, Tamario Hepburn, Valentino, Jamon Jr., Bruno & Sharron Smith, Cardinal & Jasmine Wright; Other Nieces & Nephews: Dershando, Shavana, Shamara, Dernaya, Presley, Isaiah, Shakayah, Lunique, Tajanae & Kevon; Cousins: Michelle( Lanzo Rolle), Radley, Gregory (Daneen) Idena, (Terry,) Kasey Forbes Prince Stubbs, Annette, Lynette, Terrance, Decoda, Terry Jr., Terrinique, Destiny, Bradnae, Bre’nae, Kaiden Moss, Karlene Bethel, Pandora, Floridamae, Prescott, Perry, Hermaneka, Daniel, Dwayne, Sharon & Herman Wallace.
A resident of Washington Street, will be held on Saturday, 9th July 2022 at 2pm at Southern Cemetery, Cowpen and Spikenard Road. Officiating will be Pastor Swan (Church of God of Prophecy, East Street). Interment will follow. Left to cherish his memories are his, 3 Sisters: Angela Rolle, Paula and Leona Fowler; 1 Brother: Matthew Ramsey; 4 Nieces: Leas Bell, Vanderka Bain, Ethel and Shandira Kemp and Watesa Bell; 8 Nephews: Andre Davis, Tario and Karl Kemp, Michael, Ednel and Quintin Fowler Wesley Bell and Alfred Rolle; 12 Grand Nieces and Nephews Numerous other Relatives and Friends too many to mentioned. Friends may pay their last respects at Sunset Mortuary and Crematorium # 50 Mt. Rose Ave opposite St George’s Church on Friday 11am-5pm.
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Death Notice for CORPORAL 2921 JULIAN AUGUSTINE TAYLOR, 38
Death Notice For Trevelle Alexion Turtle, 21
A resident of Turnquest Alley, off Soldier Road North. Died at Doctor’s Hospital on Wednesday, 29th June, 2022. He is survived by his wife: Sasha Serrette-Taylor; 1 Son: Julian Taylor II; 3 Daughters: Tajah, Summer & Sarai Taylor; Parents: Deacon Gregory & Ivy Taylor; 3 Sisters: Melissa (Marcus Bullard), Leanne Taylor, and Teresa Nicolls; 6 Brothers: Terrill, Principal Prison Officer Godwin, Vance, (Deceased), Immigration Officer Dominic, Inspector Jude Taylor & Timothy Bain; 5 Sisters-in-law: Sherley, Sharith, Crystal, and Shante Taylor, Indira Darville; 4 Brothers-in-law: Akire Nicolls, Ali and Albert Darville, Travis Meadows; 4 Aunts: Cassandra, Patricia, Sandra and Levaughn Dean; Uncles: Arthur, Lionel and Cletus Dean, Retired CPL Nolan Dean; Parents-in-Law: Indiana Darville (Albert) Sherwin Serrette (Rhonda); Nieces and Nephews: Terrill Jr., Timothy, Zelden, Jade, Vashti, Vance Jr., Dominique, Mariah, Miracle, Pedro Jr., Perez, Paige, Jude Jr., Jayda, Jyleah, Jayden, Rayanne & Jordyn; Numerous other relatives and friends too many to mention at this time. Funeral Services is being handled by Sunset Mortuary and Crematorium #50 Mt. Rose Avenue.
of Taylor Street, Matthew Town, Inagua and formerly of George Town, Exuma died at the Inagua Clinic on Tuesday, 28th June, 2022. Memories will linger in the hearts of his mother: Alexandria Turtle-Roker; father: Trevor Turtle; 2 brothers: Tevin Turtle and Treasure Roker; 1 sister: Grace Taylor; grandparents: Glenroy and Laverne Turtle; step grandmother: Margie Taylor; 9 aunts, 10 uncles and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements are being finalized and funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date. May His Soul Rest In Peace
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Funeral Services for
Clifford Alexander Seymour, 68
Of Bel-Ville Circle, will be held on Friday, July 8th, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at Christ The King Parish Church, Ridgeland Park West, Nassau, Bahamas. Officiating will be Father Dwight H.L. Rolle, assisted by Rev. Desiree Johnson and Father Stephen Davies. Left to mourn his ever-loving, Wife: Cheryl Seymour; Daughters: Alexandria Seymour and Shenique Smith; Sons: Robin Mario, Junel, Deran (decease), Grandchildren: Brooklyn, Teron Hepburn training at RBDF, Toni Bain, 4460 Junel Bain RBPF, Marcelo, Phylanna, Christopher, Lily, Sydni, Kacey, Dallas, Jushan “Cheese”, and Philly; Brothers: Dave Sr. and Pedro Sr. Seymour; Sisters: Jaqueline and Mitzi Seymour, Shenequia Dames; Nieces and Nephews too numerous to mention include Insp. Anastasia Ferguson RBPF, Lesley, Richanna and Lorraine Munnings, Treva Dion and Derryann Tennille Strachan, Laurel Rahming, Matilda McPhee and Deshauntae and Shelly Sweeting, Shakera Johnson; Aunts: Miriam Seymour, Emerline Lockhart, Elva Stubbs, and Newtie Seymour; Uncles: Allan and Solomon Stuart, and Henry Seymour Hayward Dorsette Sr.; Daughter-in-Law: Zoya Twanna, Chantoy; Son-in-law: Rodney Smith; Sisters-in-law: Genevieve Husbands, Lenora, Brenda, Ellen and Erece Munnings, Grace Seymour, Marjorie Knowles, Derry Strachan, Doris Burrows; Brothers-in-law: Gerard Burrows and Rodney Husbands; other friends and relatives: Rev Fr. Dwight Rolle, Rev. Desiree Johnson, Rev. Fr Stephen Davies, the Vestry and members of CTK, ACM of Christ the King, Family members of the Orange Creek Cat Island, Cheryl Knowles and family, Christopher Bain and family, Oswald Johnson and family, Chavaughn Moultrie and family, Elvin Lloyd and family, Mr.Burrows and family, Jermaine Miller and family, Mr.Bain and family, Mr.Kerr and family, Mr. Conrad Jennings and family, 6am Lyford Cay Route, John and Barbara, Steve Knowles and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention. MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE! 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, July 7th, 2022 from 11:00a.m. to 6:00p.m.
Due to current Government regulations in respect of Covid-19, masks and social distancing are required and will be strictly enforced.
Judy Janette Evans, 64 Of Golden Gates #2, Nassau, Bahamas, will be held on Friday, July 8th, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Philadelphia Seventh Day Adventist Church, Elizabeth Estates, Nassau, Bahamas. Officiating will be Pastor Dr. Peter Joseph, assisted by Pastor Lynden Williams. Cremation will follow. Left to cherish her memories are her, Mother: Vernell RahmingMiller; Sister: Monique Fernander; Brother: Keith Evans; Brotherin-Law: Sherwin Fernander; Sister-in-law: Michelle Evans; Nieces: Ronique Mortimer (Sean), Samantha Lookie, Bianca Rahming; Nephews: Mark Robinson (Tina), Tito Woodside (Nakia), Nicolas Fernander, Jordan Evans, Anthony Rahming, Latheo Rahming; Grand Nephews: Demetris Robinson, Nathan Woodside, Justin and Kristin Culmer; Grand Nieces: Vesha Butler, Lauren Lookie; Special friends: Pastor Officers and members of Philadelphia Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Carolyn Hanna-Deal, Shapie Green and Marjorie Waite (Fort Lauderdale), Stephanie Green, D. Shane Gibson, Robert Farquharson , Bernard Evans and Dino Rolle, Dr. Susan Campbell, Nurse Kaytora Saunders, Nurse Tammie (PMH) the President and staff at the BCPOU Medical and Pension Plan, members of the Bahamas Karate Academy, Ladies of Camelot #202, Janae Wallace-caretaker and a host of other friends and relatives too numerous to mention. Please forgive us if we inadvertently excluded your name. We thank everyone for their prayers and support during this time. May Her Soul Rest In Peace! 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, July 7th, 2022 from 11:00a.m. to 6:00p.m. Due to current Government regulations in respect of Covid-19, masks and social distancing are required and will be strictly enforced. There will be no viewing at the cemetery.
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Funeral Service For Theodore Ernest Mackey, 42 Of Pinedale, Nassau, Bahamas, will be held on Saturday, July 9th, 2022 at 11:00a.m. at Angelic Baptist Church, Joe Farrington Road, Nassau, Bahamas. Officiating will be Rolston Smith, assisted by Rev. Michael Lockhart. Interment will follow at Southern Cemetery, Spikenard and Cowpen Road. He is survived by his, Sons: Terran and Theovon Mackey Mcfarquhar; Sisters: Sophia Mcfarquhar Rolle, Rosemary Bain and Mickel Mackey, Jenifer Mackey & Theodora Mackey; Brothers: Christopher Guy, Derick Suer, Glenroy McFarquhar, Donald, Cochese, Camaro, Reginald and Tony Mackey; Brother-in-law: Inspector Cleveland A. Rolle of her majesty; Sister-in-law: Tiffany Guy, Vedra and Pamala Mackey; Uncles: Rupert Evans (of Jamaica) and Leo Mackey, Deserine Saragedeen (of Florida); Nieces and nephews: Lashae Morris, Taina Mitus, Deshaun Suer, Chrisae Guy, Christina Rolle, Hailly, Antoniqua, Chakara, Melody, Camaya, Teddisha, Regina, Malaysia, Keyesin Mackey, Chrizantio Davis, Camaro Jr., Cavaro, Cashanto, Keymaro, Daniel, Aiden and Jonathan Mackey, Loueven Honorat, Jonique, Nicara, Shafel and Whyeed Bain; Cousins: Lourine, Coral, Angella Evans, Nordia Seymour, Shelly, Sheryl, and Mark(of florida), Kayann (of New York). Other relatives & friends: Elevonia and family, Cynthia and family, Burton Maynard and family, Surge, Chilo, Ashley, Crystal, Engie and family, Albert and family, Rose, Miss Elle, The Johnson family, his Peardale, Pinedale, Cowpen Roses and Union Village family, Tenisha Smith and Family, The Cunningham family and Pastor Rolston, Min. Wendy Smith and The Angelic Baptist Church family. Please forgive us if we inadvertently excluded your name. We thank everyone for their prayers and support during this time. May His Soul Rest In Peace! 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, July 8th, 2022 from 11:00a.m. to 6:00p.m. Due to current Government regulations in respect of Covid-19,
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masks and social distancing are required and will be strictly enforced. There will be no viewing at the church.
Death Notice for
Tony Missick
Of Pride Estates, Nassau, Bahamas, died at Princess Margaret Hospital on Thursday June 30th, 2022. He is survived by his, Wife: Martha Missick; Mother: Ceyola Missick; Father: Leroy Missick; Sons: Tony Missick Jr., Jordan Missick and Javan Missick; Sisters: Dellarese Rolle; Brothers: Elvin Missick and Marvin Missick; and a host of numerous nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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Funeral Service For SHIRLEY ESTHERMAE DEVEAUX, 62
UNCLE ED-Michael Pinder; ADVILDA BROWN-Jane Brown, Valerie Brown, Charles, Olive, Elizabeth, Don, Nikita and Theresa; HELEN ROBINSON-Debra, Anthony, Richard, Pamela and Pauline; Godchild: Tanner Demeritte; Communities of Grand Bahama, Pinder’s Point, Lewis Yard and Hunters Montague Gardens family. Relatives and friends may pay their respects at Grace Funeral Home, #36 Rosetta Street on Wednesday from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. and on Thursday at the Church from 9:00 a.m. until service time.
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RODERICK LIVINGSTON “Bill” WILLIAMS, 54 of Kisskadee, West Bay Street, who died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Friday, 24th June, 2022, will be held at Living Waters Kingdom Ministries, Warren Street on Thursday, 14th July, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. Apostle Raymond Wells will officiate. Interment will follow in Lakeview Memorial Gardens and Mausoleum, John F. Kennedy Drive and Gladstone Road. She is survived by her Children: Anton, Deton (deceased), Lakendra and Lakera Deveaux and Cliffina Jones; Grandchildren: Antonique Deveaux, Khanadj Austin, Amari Hall, Akino Bullard, Amari Deveaux, Gabriel Hall, Khadyn Austin, Jomari Coleman, Sabrihye Major, Erryn and Khierra Pratt; Great-Grandchild: Jamiel; GreatGrandniece: Catalaya Bowe; Sisters: Leona Pinder Knowles, Judy Wright Rolle, Sherel Wright Rolle and Angela Farrington; Brothers: Harry Wright and Micheal Pinder; Adopted Sister: Gretchen Bowe; Sisters-in law: Carletta Wright and Maria Pinder; Brothers-in-law: Fredrick Knowles, Austin Rolle and Errol Rolle; Nephews & Nieces: Justin, Craig, Jasper, Cordero, Austina, Andre R., Gabrielle, Tyriq, Dentrell, Andre Jr, D’Angelo, Krissy, Darrayl, Sametri, Romaine, Torrio, Alther, Harry Jr. and Harriette (deceased); Other relatives and friends: Scott Major, Jamal Hall, Anasis Austin, Dana Spence, Nigel Forbes & Family, Barbara Walkins, Wendy Rose & Family; BEVERLY ROBERTS-Pattie Minnis, Miranda Smith, Ustice Roberts and Malissa Roberts; RODNEY PINDER-Rodney Pinder Jr., Otis, Dencil, Cornel Ricardo and Mathew; HARRIET PINDER-LaShadra Cadet, Clyde Pinder, Shirlene Pinder and Linda Gator; VERNITA WARD-Dudley, Jerry, Sherman, Jimmy and Rosemary Johnson; FREDRICK PINDERMarvin, Maxine, Eugene, Sophie, Marcus, Kirkland and Fredrick Jr.;
of Isles Way, off Soldier Road and formerly of Colonel Hill, Crooked Island, died at his residence of Friday, 1st July, 2022. He is survived by four (4) Sons: Justin Knowles, Roderick Jr., Johnothan and Jayson Williams; four (4) Daughters: Zhocolate, Teresa, Ebony and Alexia Williams; four (4) Sisters: Faye Cooper, Sandra, Dorine and Nickela Williams; three (3) Brothers: Arlington, Wellington and Caleb Williams; three (3) Grandchildren: Tejhe Newbold, Dantè Butler and Khaiden Williams; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins, and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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Funeral Service For
Kervan Andrew Ferguson, 64
a resident of Step Street, Fox Hill will be held at 10:00am on Saturday, July 9th, 2022 at St. Matthew’s Anglican Church, Church and Shirley Streets. Officiating will be Canon Basil Tynes assisted by Fr. Scott Jupp and other members of the Clergy. Interment will follow in St. Anselm’s Cemetery, Bernard Road. Left to cherish his memories are his loving wife: Sharon Ferguson; children: Kervinique and Kervin Ferguson; daughter- in-law: Keyshann DupuchFerguson; granddaughter: Kayelle Ferguson; brothers: Clarence ‘CJ’O and Garth Ferguson; sisters: Eileen Bain, Marita FergusonRahming, Theresa Ferguson-Knott and Carrie Mae Knowles; sisters- in-law: Verdell Ferguson, Deborah Johnson, Alicia Clarke; brothers-in-law: Warren Brown, Sid Rahming, Fenrick, Jeffrey, Ulric and Archdeacon Earl Hepburn; aunt: Beryl Mae Wright; nephews and nieces: Steve and Bonita and Leon Mackey, Dr. Jacinta and Dwight Higgs, Lillain, Fredrick and Ryan Flowers, Don and Tamara and Daniel ‘Danny’ Ferguson, Ricardo and Alexandrea Taylor, Renea and Alice Ferguson, Devon, Criselle and James King, Chaunece Saunders, Cherise and Byron Toote, Clarence Jr. and Terran Ferguson, Dominique and Anthone Deveaux, Kemuel Collymore, Erica and Darcine Brown, Phillandra and David Wood, Wardissa and Warnika Brown; grand nephews and nieces: Valane, Stephanita, Sabrea, Stephen, Crystal, Nigia, Elleia, Cecilia, Dwight, Michaela, Leonard, Edwardo, Kishante, Erin, Ethan, Ryeisha, Yukese, Tiana, Ricardo Jr., Aniyah, Skylar, Dante, Melante, Danae, Tyler, Gabrielle, Kemron, Kemry, Kevin Jr., Keviena, Kevlar, Kassandra, Reggie Jr., Reginae, Raejay and Re’Naja, James, Jonathan, Myles, Brianna, Blaire, Cailey, Joshua, and Braylon; cousins: Roland and Ellen Davis Descendants: Ruby Brown, Sophie Rolle Margaret, Cedrick, Anthony and Deborah Davis and their families, Richard and Myrtis Kemp Descendants: Katherina Gardiner, Manette Gibson, Fredrick and Leotha Kemp, and Margaretta Knowles, Peggy Divert of Miramar Florida, Perry, Teddy, Rae, and Laverne Saunders, Professor Rudolph Tinker of Florida, Nathalie Smith, Tony, Mark, Michael and Leo Gardiner, Marilyn Miller, Anne Albury, Sonia Bain, Barry Ramsey and their families, Portia Campbell, Beryl, Rosie, Elizabeth, Sandra, Bradley, Craton and Cephes Ellis, Vernita Daley and their families; Bridget, Tawona, Anishka, Monique, Charmanie, Dellerase Kemp-Williams and family; Richard and Virginia Gaitor Descendants: Ted Gaitor
and family; John and Frank Davis Descendants: Martha Johnson, Fredricka Brown, Rudolph and their families; Berylmae and Fred Wright Descendants: Alpheus, Miriam, Raymond, Veronica, Leonard, Gary and Patrice Rolle and their families; Wilfred Ferguson, Tit, Lucy Cox, and Nana Descendants: Joanne Rolle, Halsie Dorsett and their families; Marie Fernander Descendants: Ruth Knowles, Barbara Ferguson, Patricia Knowles, Claudine Evans, Tyrone, Dion and Tony Miller and their families; The Davis Family Reunion and their families; other relatives and friends: The entire Hepburn family, Shirley Seifert family, Eardley Johnson, The Hon. Fred Mitchell, Esssie Ferguson and Family, Fred Ramsey, Paul Okwesili, Michael Thompson and Family, Dawn Collie, Floyd Kemp and Family, Kim and Remelda Woodside, Shonelle and Daniel Ferguson, Cindy Rolle, Vernica Hutchinson and Family, Sean McKenzie, Jeff ‘Bird’ Thompson, Timmy Thompson, Gay Thompson, John Adderley, Gregory, Anvil ‘Cat’ Leonard ‘Trudda’, Obie Mortimer, Squid, Archie, Rasta, Ricardo ‘Jay’ Rolle and Daniel, Julie Kemp and Family, Mrs. Wright, Donna Evans and family, Fox Hill Congo family and The entire Step Street and Fox Hill community, The St. Matthew’s Church family, St. Anselm’s Church family and the Ministry of Environmental Health 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 12:00noon to 5:00pm.
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Lloyd Paul Jones, 79 a resident of #8 Cadwell Street, Yellow Elder died at his residence on Saturday, July 2nd, 2022. He is survived by his wife: Virginia “Baby” Jones; sons: Paul, Keith and Lloyd Jones Jr.; daughters: Terricita Graham, Veronica Brooks, Raquel Jones-Sands, Chandel Johnson, Lloydrina Burrows, Sherise Dunkins, Nadin Chase, Keisha Jones, Keithria Jones, Azavia Jones; 37 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; brothers: Glen “Jumpin” Clarke and Victor Clarke; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements are being finalized and will be announced at later date.
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Funeral Service For
Thomas Lovinston Missick, 62
a resident of #51B Stratford Way, South Bahamia, Freeport will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, 9th July, 2022 at Community at Heart Tabernacle, Church of God of Prophecy, Coral Road, Freeport. Officiating will be Pastor Keith Palmer assisted by Bishop Rudolph Arthur and Pastor Barry Morris. Interment will follow at The Harbour West Cemetery. He was pre-deceased by his father: LLoyd Missick; father-in-law: Cornelius Huggup; brother: Jason Missick. Those left behind to celebrate his life are his devoted wife: Nicola Huggup Missick; children: Taneisha, Najha, Katesha; mother: Jewelene Ewing Missick; brothers: Llewelyn (Rev. Judith), Lovie, Newton (Violet), Arthur (Dericka), Anthony (Bridgette), Timothy, Lloyd, Eve, Orville Selver and Leroy Simmons; sisters: Princess Musgrove (Kevin), Jewelene Rigby (Robert Sr.), Altermize Russell (Benson), Rosita and Keyshia Missick; nephews: Llewelyn Jr. Levi, Kellen, Police Office #3795 Justin, Emmanuel, Anthony, Christopher, Police Officer #3690 Newton Jr., Sharrington, Breon Gray, Antonio, Cameron, Anton, Brian, Robert Rigby Jr., Juwan, Alvarez, Jeremiah, Rashad, Richie, Leroy Simmons Jr., Kirk, Marvin Pratt; nieces: Tashika, Sasha, Latoya, Police Officer #3691 Uniqueka, Crystal, Jannequa, Jewelene, Deborah, Samantha, Lanique, Newrika, Moesha, Ashby, Dawnnika, Artsharra, Breandrea, Dr. Bonita, Aaliyah, Jasmen, Shakwamme, Aashna, Danneka, Tilesha, Timisha; aunts: Joyce Smith, Bernice Hutchinson, Inez and Jane Ewing, Roslyn Lightbourne, Elva, Annarine and Elvira Missick; uncles: Pastor Leroy Lightbourne and Hovel Johnson; cousins: Andy, Alco, Keith, Rallo, Vano, Necoy, Ladinya, Linda, Janet, Deloris, Tom, Ronnie, Lashawnda, Shandera, Carolyn, Jacqueline, Saun, Auttea, Shelia, Anthony, Antonie, Princess, Vicky, Jenny, Drucilla, Rochelle, Thomas, Livingston, Charles, Clifford, Tanya, Dwight Jr., Shireen, Shalia, Terall, Dr. Kayla, Oral, Clarence, Prince, Gilbert, Royal, Amanda, Janet, Clay, Kenny, Clay Ewing, Dorothy, Hartlean, Lease, Garvin, Mack, Rahseida, Dainey, Goldray, Althea, Dr. Rufus, Gaynell, Tanyinka, Mikita, Jit, Hearts, Rena, Patricia, George, Louise, Leann; mother-in-law: Icilda Huggup; inlaws: William (Jerome, Tisila), Leonard (Paulette, Tonya, Tiffany, Taylor), Gary (Shadae, Rolando, Rickhard, Monique), Ian Musgrove (Gladys, Ian, Iana, Adrian), Claudette Huggup Jhagroo (Kareem, Sadiki), Franceta Clayton (Ronald, Marlon, Josette, Matthew), Sonia Huggup Lyons (Christopher), Yolanda Larkland (Roger, Xavier), Melissa Huggup Lyn (Keith, Keondra, Joshua), Peta-Gaye Huggup Clarke (Charles, David, Mikayla, Chadrick), Stacey-Jo Huggup Bair (Aaron, Arayne, Alani); spiritual leaders: Bishop Rudolph Arthur, Pastor Keith Palmer; other
relatives and friends: H.E Ambassador Winston Pinnock and Family, Pastor Rudolph Arthur and family, Dr. Wilfred & Veronica Ferguson, Jefferson Lewis and Family, James Darby and Family, Vernon Russell and Family, Beryl & Rufus Allen, William & Jennifer Wakins, Violet Walker, Debbie Simmons, Stephanie and Keith Seymour, Celestina Bent and Family, The Dorsett Family, The Colo Family, Shekirah Rolle, The Cash Family, The Stubbs Family, Carseen & Arlene Jervis, Eugene Moss, Pastor Victoria Robinson, Willis Grant and family, Vera Rigby, Beatrice Carter, Hall Family, Forbes Family, Delancy Family, Gibson Family, Missick Family, Simmons Family, Fritz Family, Palmer Family, Butterfield Family, Wilson Family, Brown Family, Williams Family, Gustavus Cox and Family, CHS Class of 1977, Robert Sheridan, James Darby and Family, Kevin & Dedra Ewing, Troy Ritchie, Gia & Austin Walker, Leslie Newton, Dianne Harvey, Monique Hepburn, Martin Town Primary School Staff, Lillian Walker, Ronnie Sweeting and Family, Peter and Mary – Seventeen Shop staff, Trevor Edgecombe, Lakeisha Coakley, Corey Bowe, Office Plus & Copy Center, Heslin Simmons, The Elliott Family, George Fox and Family, Julian Johnson, Nouvlin, Glenroy Rolle, Dr. Kirstene Albury Harris – Pinnacle Medical Clinic, Shantel Turner, Memorial Hospital Doctors and Nurses Florida (USA), VITAS HealthCare, Florida USA and numerous relatives and friends whose lives were touched by this giant of a man called Thomas” Tommy” Missick, who is at rest with God. Relatives and friends may pay their respects at Yager Funeral Home & Crematorium, Queens Highway on Friday from 12:00noon until 5:00 p.m. and at the church on Saturday from 12:30p.m. until service time.
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Allan Eliason Arthur, 60 a resident of #320 Polaris Drive, Freeport, Grand Bahama and formerly of Abaco died on Sunday, 19th June 2022. He is survived by his wife: Lisa Arthur; children: Allan II (Lataliea), Alisa, Andre Aaliyah Arthur; adopted children: Danielle, Lauren, Johnson & Lorenzo, Lanelle Burnside; godchildren: Rickia, Kayden, Keano, Jennings, Kai-Lorenzo Joseph, Lamar Hanna, Amari Pratt, Whitney MinnsSands, Ian Kemp, Phylica, George Pinder Jr.; sisters: Annie Arthur, Cheryl (Franklyn) Martin, Nicola Arthur; brothers: Maxwell, Carlson (Enid) Arthur; sister-in-law: Ashley (Terry) Pratt, Joycelyn Mcintosh, Debbie Lowe; brother-in-law: Lynden (Darcel) Pratt, James McIntosh, Larry McIntosh; mother-in-law: Jean Pratt; father-inlaw: Falcon Pratt; and a host of other family and friends too numerous to mention. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date
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Funeral Service For Ruth Sophia Minnis, 94
a resident of #2 Albacore Drive, Freeport, Grand Bahama and formerly of Clarence Town, Long Island will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, 9th July, 2022 at St. Paul’s Anglican Parish, Long Island. Officiating will be Fr. Kari Xavier Marcelle assisted by Canon Curtis Robinson. Interment will follow at The St. Paul’s Anglican Parish Cemetery.
Death Notice For Patriarch Bishop Albert Horatio Hepburn, 89
of Bamboo Town and formerly of Bluff, Cat Island died at his home on Thursday, June 30, 2022.
Left to cherish fond memories are her children & their spouses: Sarah (Carlos) Milander, Janet Minnis, Noel Joseph (Maris) Minnis, Leonie (Rudolph) Beneby, Laura (David) Pratt-Charlton, Jacqueline (Omar) MinnisReid and Eric Taylor; siblings: Lincoln Taylor and Viola Wilson; numerous grand and great grandchildren.
He is survived by his children: Arimentha R. H. WalkinsWichmann (Miramar, Florida), Antoinette L. McKenzie, Andrew Hepburn, Gary Hepburn, Ryan Hepburn, LaDonna Thurston, Bridget E. Hepburn, Ingrid LaRoda, Marvin Hepburn and LeVardo Hepburn; sister: Enral Robinson; sons-in-law: Dr. Rolf Wichmann (Miramar, Florida), Pastor Lester Thurston and Jim LaRoda; daughters-in-law: Patrice Hepburn, Joycelyn Hepburn, Sherese Hepburn and Kiyshanna Hepburn; nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
Relatives and friends may pay their respects at St. Pauls Anglican Parish, Clarence Town, Long Island 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.
The funeral service will be held on Thursday 21st July, 2022 at 11:00am at United Christian Cathedral, Flamingo Gardens. Professional comforting care is provided by Curtis Memorial Mortuary.
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Funeral Service For Johnson, Akira & Christopher Jr., Klass, Anishka Klass-Koka, Gladstone Bowe, 71 Sheria Miller, Avery & Ava October, Sherman Jr., Stephon, & a resident of Ida Street died at his residence on Tuesday, June 7th, 2022 will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 9th, 2022 at the Gravesite of Lakeview Memorial Gardens John F. Kennedy Drive and Gladstone Road. Pastor Milton Lightbourne will officiate.
Solomon Smith, Sherzel Smith-Williams, Montez Williams; other relatives and friends: Anthony Moxey, Timothy Brown, James Smith, Earskin Bain, Prophetess Maria Bowe, Nevelton, Derek Smith, Howard McGregor, Beverly Green, Margaret Sands; and a host of other relatives and friends including: Khardo Dames, Steven Dean, Gerald McKenzie of Current Island, the Eleuthera family and the Exuma family and other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.
Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at THE CHAPEL OF MEMORIES THE NEW COMMONWEALTH FUNERAL HOME, He is predeceased by his INDEPENDENCE DRIVE on Friday from 11:00a.m.parents: Livingston and Eileen Bowe; daughter: Gaynell 6:00p.m. Bowe; brothers: Alfred and John Bowe; sister: Miriam BoweSmith. Left to mourn are his passing are his wife: Laura Bowe; daughters: Nadia, Karen and Carol Bowe; grandchildren: Gerald and Genesis McKenzie, Isaiah Jones, Khardia Dames, Ariel Dean and Antonique Rolle; sons: Julian, Jeremy and Adrian Bowe; sister: Cynthia Colebrooke-Moxey; step sister: Wendy Smith; step brother: George Bowe; nieces: October, Michelle Bowe, Marva Klass Mealine Duncombe, Wendy Smith, Kim Brown, Patricia Bain, Deborah Davis, Terecita Harrison and Patricia Rodgers, Dione Bowe, Charlene, Yvette and Melony Smith; nephews: Leroy Bowe of Freeport, Grand Bahama, Kamal (Rex), Trevor and Deane Smith, Rhette, Dane and Trevor Smith, Pastor Braxton, Michael, Geoffrey, Leroy, Kenyon Bowe and Antoine Fowler; sisters-in-law: Hazel Armbrister, Irene Forbes and Florinda Gomez-Bowe; grand neices and nephews: Ashley Tyler, Braxton Jr. & Myer Bowe, Alicia Laing, Jade, Tori Smith, Corey, Jayden, Felicia & Aaron McGregor, Jamie, Thorne, Steven, Javonnia, Alexander, Thomas, Thomasina and Timothy Smith, Stanlesha Oliver, Lynette, Lyndell, Leonarda, Leonard Jr. & LaShae Bonaby, Eliana, Lakeisha, Sandi, Brianna, Le’Ajah, Moriah & Markisha Bowe, Saventra Bowe-Isaacs, Jaeden & Jireh Duncombe, Dishan, Jonathan & Taleah Fowler, Trayvonne
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William George Johnson, 72
a resident of Jerusalem Street off Carmichael Road died at his residence on Friday, July 2nd, 2022. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to THE NEW COMMONWEALTH FUNERAL HOME and will be announced at a later date.
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Funeral Service for Terrace including: Ms. Henry, Ms. Smith, Sammy, Nevi, Shorn, Perez Andrew Dinero Vanna, Harriet, Wantonese, Micheala; Other relatives and friends including Apostle Valentino & Pastor Cleo Williams and Life Smith-Mather, 25 Changers Family, Staff of Main Operating Theatre at PMH, and Bethany Assembly.
We apologize for names that may not appear in print but you are forever in our hearts! 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 9:00 a.m. to service time on Saturday. Please visit our website: www.eastsunrisemortuary.com to share your memories and condolences with family and friends. of #54 Seagull Gardens, who died on Wednesday, June 22nd, 2022, will be held on Saturday, July 9th, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at Life Changers Ministries International, Bacardi Road. Officiating will be Apostle Valentino Williams. Interment will follow in Lakeview Memorial Gardens & Mausoleums, John F. Kennedy Drive. Live Stream: YouTube: Signature Production VIP His spirit will forever be in the hearts of his other Mother: Valarie (Golean) Smith; Father: Dudley Mather; Brother: Silranis Saunders Mather; Grandmother: Selva Cooper; Uncles: Ralph Smith, James Cooper, Ernest Williams; Aunts: Cassandra-Lynette Cooper, Betsylee Rolle, Rev. Dr. Fetus Bowe, Minister, Sophia Major, Sophia Moss, Clarista Williams, Olive Newley, Mizpah Rolle, Venus Cox and Aunty Jackie; Cousins: Charkira, Charlae, Raquell, Aaron and Renniel Smith, Tornella, Jamie, Lynique and James Cooper Jr., Duranya, Diajah, Deanza, Dorissa, Darcia and Greg Cox, Shanell Archer and Darren Colebrook; Godparents: Ida, Deidre, Percel and Shirley; God Siblings: Garon & Jessica and Family, and Mitzie Johnson; Special Friends: Aleia Sasha, Dorelle, Miss Jackie Rolle, Jeffernique, Francine, Doran, Amber Roberts, Enrica, Shanice, “The Brown Couch Crew”, Walex, Shafton, Pedronique Smith and family, The families of Adderley’s
Death Notice Mabel Anna Munroe-Daxon, 97 of Hillside Estates and formerly of Binnacle Hill, Acklins, died at her residence on Sunday, 3rd July, 2022. She is survived by her Children: Barbara Pinder, Merle Johnson, Maria Scott, Janet Ingraham, Drucilla Munroe, Martin and Joseph Munroe and Tyrone Daxon; 16 Grandchildren including: Monique Pratt, Dr. Marcia Johnson-Brown, Melissa Russell and Monique Sturrup; 6 Great-Grandchildren; In-laws: Wellington Pinder, Donnie Ingraham, Marva and Karen Munroe, and Shirley Daxon; and a host of other relatives and friends. Please visit our website: www.eastsunrisemortuary.com to share your memories and condolences with family and friends.
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Myrlene Ulysse, 37
Timothy Joseph Rolle, 41
a resident of Fritz Lane, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly of Haiti who died peacefully at her residence on Monday, May 9th, 2022. Funeral service will be held at Carmichael Evangelical Church, Bible Way off Carmichael Road at 11:00am on Saturday, July 9th, 2022. Officiating will be by Pastor Jean Paul Derilus assisted by others ministries of the gospel. Interment will follow in the Southern Cemetery, Cowpen Road.
a resident of Marsh Habour, Abaco, Bahamas who died at his residence on Tuesdaym May 24th, 2022. Funeral service will be held at Friendship Tabernacle, Central Pines at 11:00am on Saturday, July 9th, 2022. Officiating will be Bishop Silbert Mills assisted and others ministers of the gospel. Interment will follow in the S. C. Bootle Highway Public Cemetery, Marsh Habour, Abaco.
Left to cherish her memories are her husband: Kelly Pierre Louis; son: Ketch Ulysse; mother: Mireille Normilus; late father: Saget Ulysse; brothers: Sagelet Ulysse, Nicodem Ulysse, Ranex Ulysse, Frantz Ulysse, Schneider Ulysse, Jean Vega Ulysse and Jean David Andreus; sisters: Minouche Ulysse, Maudeline Ulysse and Patricia Ulysse; uncle: Leclerc Ulysse, Nicolas Ulysse, Etienne Ulysse, Berno Ulysse, Dieussel Lormilus, Idrael Lormilus, Daniel Lormilus, Servilus Lormilus, Ernst Lormilus; aunts: Julienne Ulysse, Maculée Ulysse , Alomise Lormilus , Suzanne Ulysse, Roseline Ulysse; cousins: Nikkie, Marc-nay, Maxi, CrantzLee, Marc-Lens, Albert, Micame,Renel, Rosenica, Bernadine, Maklenson, Wood-Lee, Josué, Bernise, Rosederline, Junia, Breadon, Guirlene, Miracienne, Michelet, Rosemond, Vanecia, Jorggens, Jordeline, Clivencia; friends: Clauda, Ramo, Enelson, Manus, Pasteur Jean, Paul Derilus, Roselord, Sylva, Fequiere, Guirlene, Consius, Antoine and other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at Rest On Funeral Chapel Ltd, Mount Royal Avenue & #19 Kenwood Street on Friday, July 8th, 2022 from 10:00a.m.
Preceded in death by Father: Hartman Rolle. Left to cherish joyful and beautiful memories are his step mother: Barbara Rolle; wife: Hermione Rolle; child: Ryan Rolle, Princess Rolle, Jasmine Rolle, Timothy Rolle, Brianna Rolle, Timberland Rolle; brothers: Jefford, Nicholas, Clyde, Troy, Bruce, Crenston, and Brisco, Kelly LaFrance; sisters: Maggie, Mickey, Tracey, Nella and Joelane, Nancy Bernard Oris, Fair Weather; numerous aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews including: Apaulata, Jeremy, Jason and Shawn, Gizalia Rose Rolle, Nell Rolle; other relatives and friend including: Julia Moreau. Relatives and Friends may pay their last respects at Friendship Tabernacle Church, Marsh Habour, Abaco on Friday, July 08th, 2022 from 12:00 noon to 4:00pm.
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Edison Eugene XXXXRoker, 90
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a resident of Treasure cay, Abaco Bahamas and formally of Haiti died at Residence June 30th, 2022. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Rest On Funeral Chapel Limited and will be announced at a later date.
Mericia Philome, 60
a resident of Cowpen Road, New Providencre, Bahamas, formerly from Haiti died at Princess Margaret Hospital on Monday, July 4th, 2022. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Rest On Funeral Chapel Limited and will be announced at a later date.
of Meadow Street, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, July 8th, 2022 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Boyd Road. Officiating will be Msgr. Alfred C. Culmer, assisted by other members of the Clergy. Interment will follow in the Western Cemetery. Cremation was held. Due to current Government regulations in respect of Covid-19, masks and physical distancing are required. Edison is survived by his long-term Companion: Alexidize Morley; Two Brothers: James and William (Bill) Roker, Five Sisters: Adele Thompson, Teresa Bandelier, Novella McKinzey of Port of Saint Lucie, Cindy Burke of Boston, and Dorothea Dugoua of Montreal; Nephews: Bishop Anthony Roker & Family; Noel Thompson Jr., Robert Sands, Dana Roker, Thomas Roker of Fort Lauderdale, Montague (Monty) Roker, Sgt. Johnny Roker of RBPF, Tasso Roker, Jason Roker of Freeport, Bernard and Werner Bandelier, Angelo Roker and Dr. John Jacques Dugoua MD of Toronto; Nieces: Gina Bandelier, Lisa Roker, Martine Laing, Mrs. Monique Smith, Brenda Wilson of Georgia, Ashanti Roker of RBDF, Yvnetta Edwards of Fort Lauderdale, Sophia Gilbert, Lynn, Pamela and Jay Wilson, Marie Chantel of Montreal, Dr. Alex Roker Rolle; Grand Nephews: Gino Bastian of Orlando, Petty Officer Christopher Bandelier of RBDF, Vontez Bandelier of RBDF, Naaman, Nathan, Vontez Jr. Bandelier, and Giovanni Bastian of Orlando Stephen and Andrew Burrows; Grand Nieces: Nyah Bandelier, Martine Laing, Kailynn Bandelier and Sharnett Roker of Georgia, Crystal Bramboski & Family of Orlando and Christine Johnson of New York; In-laws: Mr. Noel Thompson Sr., Mrs. Ruth Roker, Dr. Neressa Bandelier PHD, Mrs. Patty Roker, Mr. Jason Edwards & Family of Fort Lauderdale, Brenda Lee Roker of Freeport, Perry Gilbert of Freeport, Mrs. Peggy Roker, Mr. Koed Smith, LLB & Family, Mrs. Tory Roker & Family, Mrs. Shawna Roker; Cousin: Mr. Peter Roker & Family, and The Morley Family of Yellow Elder. To the friends of Bain Town Community, Rev C.B. Moss, Dr. O. Eneas Carey, MD, Salvation Army and Rev. Msgr. Alfred Culmer of Saint Joseph Church, and Bethel Brothers Morticians & Crematorium, The Families of the Rokers sincerely wish to “Thank you” for your kind and caring support rendered on behalf of our brother Ed. May His Soul Rest in Peace!
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Funeral Service For Cyndi Alisa Denise Williams-Rahming, 60
Sawyer and Family; Shantell Cox-Hutchinson; Nat Adams; the Nassau Bahamas Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.; NBAC Spring 1998 Line Sisters DST; The Bahamas Panhellenic Council; The Embassy International family; the Primary School Foundation Board members; Conquerors For Christ Junkanoo Group; Management & Staff of Caribbean Bottling Co.; Earla Bethel & McDonald’s family, Caroline Turnquest & Bahamas Red Cross Society, the Caribbean Bottling Co. Board members; the Cancer Society of the Bahamas, the Salvation Army Board members; the Red Cross Board members; and a host of other friends too numerous to mention. May Her Soul Rest in Peace!
Death Notice For of Seaview Drive, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 8th, 2022 at The Church of God of Prophecy, East Street Tabernacle. Officiating will be Apostle Benjamin Smith (of The Embassy Intl.), assisted by other ministers of the gospel. Cremation was held.
Gloria Branulah Knowles, 96
Due to current Government regulations in respect of Covid-19, masks and physical distancing are required. Cyndi will be fondly remembered by Husband: Rayford R. Rahming I; Mother: Katherina Williams; Siblings: Mickey and Debi Williams; Nephew & Niece: Seve and Dr. Tatum Williams; Other Relatives: (stepchildren) Rayford Rahming II, Raquel and Courtney Rahming; (step grandsons) Simon Rahming and Kayden Ingraham; Pastor Charles Nottage and Dr. Cassandra Nottage, Rory and Gail Rahming; Cassandra Nottage-Mackey, Amerya Lyandra Mackey, Morgan Louise Rahming; Dr. Charles Nottage Jr., and Rajiv Mackey; Kelvin and Kathryn Leach and Family; Apostle Benjamin Smith and Family; Gina and Leslie Sealy and Family; Dr. Fritzene Campbell-Brown and Family; Edward Williams and Family; Rodney and Frances Williams; Marc and Dr. Yasmin Williams and Family; Shirley Francis and Family; Jackie Smith and Family; Daisy Williams; The entire Rodgers Family; the Family of the late Gloria Hanna; the Family of the late Kendrick Williams; Friends: Edwardo and Lakera Thompson; Dr. Harlington and Helen Hanna and Family; Dr. Homer and Cheryl Bloomfield; Nehemiah and Nurse Beatrice Hield; David, Tonia and Tatyanna Maynard; Max and Allyson Gibson and Family; Walter Wells, Karla Wells-Lisgaris; Sian & The Bevans Family; Millie Kaunda; Felix Roy Bow Jr.; Earle Bethell; Cece Lafleur; Dave and Laura Charlton; Mark and Najah Finlayson; Leslie Pindling; Michael Stevenson; Ricardo Deveaux; Toni Duncanson; Loretta Butler-Turner; Myra E. Mitchell and Family; Bianca Bethel-
of Ludlow Street, West and formerly of Duncan Town, Ragged Island, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Friday, July 1st, 2022. She is survived by her Daughters: Loretta Parris, Beverley Gibson, Linda Malcolm, and Angela Mosley; Son: Edward Knowles; Adopted Son: Anthony Smith; Sister: Elaine Major; Brother: Levonne Moxey; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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Funeral Service For Carlos Michael “Mikey” McCartney, 55 of Saffron Hill, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 9th, 2022 at Bethel Baptist Church, Meeting Street. Officiating will be Bishop Wilbert R. Storr, assisted by Rev. A. DeWitt Hutchenson. Due to current Government regulations in respect of Covid-19, masks and physical distancing are required. Mikey will be missed by a host of relatives and friends including his, Wife: Tamika (Tami) Symmonett McCartney; Children: Michelle, Brittaney, Ariana, and Michael “Nathan”; Brothers: William “Tony”, Quinn, Andre (Jacqueline), James (Debra) and Stephen McCartney, Troy Rolle, and Pedro Riley; Sisters: Sonia Graham, Bernadette Smith-Armbrister, Charnell (Nehru) Newton, and Anna (Nick) Eaton; Nephews: Anthony (Ava), Devaughn (Monica), Ryan, Anwar (Melissa), Andre Jr. (Crashoul), Brandon, Stephen Jr. and Siyon McCartney, Rowan Eaton, Alvan Graham, Prince Wright Sr., Andrew and Bernard Knowles, Cordero and Deniero Newton; Nieces: Allice (Gregory) Saunders, Ashlee McCartney, Erika and Kayla McCartney, Lucy Eaton, Prianka and Henique Knowles, Alicia Graham, Alliayah Henfield, Lorene and Pedrika Riley; Numerous Great-Grand Nephews and Nieces; In-laws: Pamela Symmonett (mother-in-law), Raquel Symmonett Moss (Sean) (sister in-law), Orry-Nicholas Pyfrom, AsaWayne Pyfrom (godchild); Godbrother: Robert “Sandy” Sands; Godchildren: Chemari Pratt, Anahge Knowles, and Jayden-John Clarke; Other Relatives and Friends including: Jasma Bain (adopted brother), Judith McCartney, Helen Grant-Tynes and family, Christopher Lunn and family, Keith Lunn and family, Billy Lunn and family, Holly Donathan and family, family of the late Cathy Thompson, Branville McCartney and family, Cyd McCartney Saunders and family, Henry McCartney and family, Kenneth McCartney, Fredrick McCartney and family, Kirk McCartney and family, Ronald McCartney Jr. and family, Brenda Carey and family, the Symmonett and Knowles families, Dr. Tyneil and Kandice Cargill, Priscilla King and family, Constance McCartney and family, Nelson Smith, Captain Benry (Diane) Smith, Captain Prescott Smith, Captain Andy (Sharon) Smith, Stacy and Jason Smith, Linda Dames and family, Lynn Robinson, Delano and Georgette Sands, Tony and Adria Cargill, Bernadette Saunders, Tanisha Brennen, Aqila Knowles, Carla Cartwright, John Clarke and family, Patricia Graham and family, Teresa Gray, Mable Smith and family, Daphne McKenzie, Karen Gray, Jacqueline Wong-Sang, Sabrina Wright and family, Henry Knowles and family,
Kathleen Johnson and family, Lucille Strachan and family, Jackie Wilson and family, Andra Poitier and family, Michael Fernander and family, the Baldwin Avenue and Farrington Road communities, Reverend Antonio Beckford and family, Cynthia Khan, the Cartwright family, the McKenzie family, Norma Williams and family, Annishka Moncur and family, Keith Hanna and family, the McCartney and Saunders families, Raymond “Blue” Greene and family, the Dean family from Chippingham, Godfrey Virgill, Kenny and Harry Fountain, Janyce Carey, Don Monfils, Toby Austin, Marvin Delancy Ras Hailu, Geo Delancy and family, George Robinson Jr. and family, Cherokee Fitzgerald, Ed McPhee, Marcus Pratt and family, Austin Knowles Jr. and family, Earl Farrington, Herbert Collins, Pamela Knowles, Wade Wallace, Kingsley Wilson, Lenore Weech, Stephanie Armbrister, Gary Outten, Th’mars Knowles and the staff of Mac’s Mart, the crew at Mitchell’s, Angelo Strachan and the staff of CSA, and many others too numerous to mention. The family apologizes for any names that were inadvertently omitted, but please be assured of their appreciation of the role you played in Mikey’s life. May His Soul Rest in Peace! Friends may pay their last respects at Bethel Brothers Morticians & Crematorium, #44A Nassau Street on Friday July 8th from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Cremation will follow.
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Robert Francis Gierszewski, 84 of Governor’s Harbour, Eleuthera and formerly of Buffalo, NY, died in Governor’s Harbour on Wednesday, June 29th, 2022. He is survived by his Daughters: Ann Francis, Chantell Alcime, & Sophia Gierszewski-Gibson; Sons: Robert Jr., Anthony, Lyndon, Daniel, Andre, Victor, and Vance Gierszewski; Sister: Rita Vacanti; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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Funeral Service For Carmie Maritta Cartwright-Brown, 86 of East Street South and formerly of Tarpum Bay, Eleuthera, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 9th, 2022 at Trinity Methodist Church, Frederick Street. Officiating will be Pastor Bill Higgs, assisted by other ministers. Interment will follow in Ebenezer Cemetery. Due to current Government regulations in respect of Covid-19, masks and physical distancing are required. Carmie is preceded in death by her Husband: Labon Brown; Children: Derek
and Carmie Cartwright. Cherished memories will be held by her Children: William Mark Cartwright (Laverne), Cheryl Cartwright-Bethell, Elvis Cartwright (Virginia), Ida Barbes (Livingstone), Cassandra Cartwright-Lewis (Joseph), Brian Glenroy Cartwright, and Clement Cartwright (Patrona), Samuel (Elizabeth), Allan, Timothy and Waltham Brown, Barbara Smith, Marva Thompson, Eulogia Brown, Greta Brown, M. Norma Brown-Mcphee, Theresa Brown-Dorsett; Granddaughters: Carmie, Satara, Tajhia, Vashti, Kerneisha, & Paige Cartwright, Nikia Telfort (Galley), Nikita Mullings (Boman) Jodie Lewis, Nikeitra Barbes, Simone, Stanleia & Sade Bethell; Grandsons: Leonardo (Kristina), Tanaj (Jasonique) & Stephan Cartwright, Nikero Barbes (Felicia), Joseph Lewis; Great Grandchildren: Cameron, Shawnique, Destinay, Leonardo Jr. Kenron, Jaiden, Luke, Daijah, Bella, Charis, Myah, Felia, Nikero, Janay, Raymond, Gabriella, Rynaj, Galley Jr., Tamecia, Xavyer, Bella, Ta’Naija, Talaya; Sister-In-laws: Cassie Edwards, Marquella Smith, Shirley Cartwright; Nieces: Ingrid Allen, Sandra Evans, Hezekiah Gibson (Alisa), Vera Anita Culmer (Keddy), Carol Roberts (Preston), Desiree Gibbs (Lionel), Charlene Adderley, Carnetta Nottage, Cheryl (Dennis) Seymour, Natasha Edwards, Violet Knowles, Shakera Cartwright, Jennie Demeritte, Jasmine, Kashia & Katrina Cartwright, Louis Cooper, Karen Short (Johny); Nephews: Charles Aubrey Gibson, Adrian (Chanaki) Nottage, Huel (Rochelle), Dominic (Laverne), Jason & Andrew (Jennifer) Richards, Ricardo Edwards, Walter Lockhart, David Cartwright, David and Locksley Cartwright; Grand nieces and nephews: Kayla, Elizabeth, Andrea, Gabrielle, Joseph, Danielle, Lynelle, Chanelle Gibbs, Sameko & Dellano Adderly, Chavanna & Ciera Nottage, Charles Aubrey, Joseph, Keddy Jr., Larry Jr., William, Bradia, Dion, Kenwood, Quesha, Jasmine, Judeen, Larez, Tarique, Alex; Cousins: Katlyn, Margaret, Sonia, Barbara, Osbourne, Florence Carey, Sidney, Dorell, Freda, Ida, Brill, Leroy, Jave Thompson, Iris Kelly,
Rosemary, Margaret Cox, Mary Ellen Miller, Timothy Nottage, Clara McGregor, Marsha Neely, Shelia Butterfield, Beverley Deveaux, Earl Carey, Charlene Butler, Gweneth Munnings, Mark, Joy, Cheryl, Randy, Kevin & Paul Carey, Sidney Nottage, Florence Morley; Numerous other relatives and friends along with their families including: The Congregation of Curry Memorial Church, Pastor Tezel Anderson, Paster Lewis and Ruth Lewis, The Family of the late Victor Cartwright, The Family of the late Locksley Cartwright, The Family of the late Labon Brown, The Family of the late Joseph Cartwright, The Nottage Family, The Gibson Family, Emerson Horton, Doris Hanna, Nathelie Bonaby, Vernencha Blatch, Harold Adderly, Meryl Desmangles, Katherine Rahming, Myrtle Curry, Murietta Major, Merlize Sands Bethel, Kenrise Carey & Family, Betty Kelly, Rosemary McIntosh, Net Hall, Mizpah Major, Martin Munroe, Symontte Family, Brenda McCartney Carey, Murietta Major, Florence Morley, the Gibson Family, the Bullard Family, The Fleurme Family, the community of Tarpum Bay, male Nurse Mario Rahming, Nurse Lyndinna, Dr. John Carter, Sheron Williams, Ms. Sophie, The Bahamas Conference of Methodist Church, The Family of the late Leon Reckley, Batelco Retirees, Jarret Major, Dale Butler, the staff of Bethell’s Trucking. May Her Soul Rest in Peace! Friends may pay their last respects at Bethel Brothers Morticians & Crematorium, #44A Nassau Street on Friday July 8th from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and at the church on Saturday July 9th from 9:00 a.m. until service time.
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André Paul Mitchell, 76 of Mount Vernon, off Eastern Road, died at his residence on Saturday, July 2nd, 2022. He is survived by his Daughters: Andria and Audra Mitchell; Sons: Adrian (Tamar), Anwar, and Ari (Jessica) Mitchell; Grandchildren: Aiden, Aliyah, and Carmen Mitchell; Half-Brother: Audley Mitchell; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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Shirley Sheila Pinder, 85
to mention.
Viewing will be held in the Legacy Suite of Vaughn O. Jones of Ghana Circle, Elizabeth Estates Memorial Center, Mt. Royal Avenue and Talbot Street on Friday who died on June 26, 2022, will be held from 12:00 Noon to 5:00 pm and on Saturday at the Church from on Saturday, July 9, 2022, 2:00 p.m. at 1:00 pm until service time. St. Anselm’s Roman Catholic Church, Bernard Road, Fox Hill. Officiating will be Fr. Noel Clarke, assisted by Deacon Ricardo Demeritte. Interment will follow in the Church’s Cemetery. of Francis Avenue, Fox Hill will be held on Friday, July 08, 2022, 1:00 p.m. at She is survived by her Daughters, St. Anslem’s Roman Catholic Church, Stephanie Adderley and Theresa Bernard Road, Fox Hill. Officiating will Deal; Sons, Lewis Miller Jr., James be Fr. Noel Clarke assisted by other Seymour, Joseph Adderley of members of the clergy. Cremation will Harbour Island, Trevor Roxbury and Marvin Pinder; Adopted follow. Son, Rev. Clifford McIntosh; Daughters-in-law, Shirley Adderley, Vanessa Roxbury, Lathera Pinder and Fayeann Left to cherish and celebrate his McIntosh; Sister, Judy Pinder; Brother, Godfrey Pro Pinder memories are her children - son: Sgt. and Wallace Pinder; Twenty Five Grandchildren; Jamaal Dakota Bastian; daughter: Kristonia Newton, Task Force Sgt. 2768 Donald(Natasha) Adderley, Bastian; grandchildren: Ava Zuri, K-lyn, Joseph Jr., Trevor and Jade Adderley, Virginia and Solomon Seymour, Ashed and Leanardo Miller, Prisca and Cpl.860 Lavardo Dario Jr., Dakota Floyd, Dakota Anais; sisters: Fiona Rolle, Davis, Latisha Brown, Fred Deal Jr., Lashanda and Sgt. 3102 Gianna Darville; brothers: Anthony, Vernon, Philip and Dwayne Deniko Lightbourn, Terricka and Tiffany Thompson, Vernencha Rolle; sisters-in-law: Sadia and Ladonna Rolle; brother-in-law: and Akindo Ferguson, Jener Knowles of North Carolina, Ketroa Rolando Darville; aunts: Millicent Green and Delores Davis; Williams, Louann and Jamaal Darville, Gabrielle Pinder, RBDF nieces: Turkessa Mackey, Gejonte Miller, Roshae and Shy-ra officer Rashad Curry, Anthon Wilmott, Shakera, Trevanna and Darville; nephews: Antonio, Jason Lafleur and Phillip Jr.; nephewTerrenique Roxbury, Sharonda and Sharrad Young; Fourteen in-law: Demetrio Miller and Dimonta Wright; cousins: Stephen Great Grandchildren: Keyendae Rolle, Nacarsha, Nevanya Moxey, Dennise and Ticia Green, Chantavia and Chantika Rolle, and Nasheka Nairn, Eran McGregor, Akindo Akiela, Kenron Vernita Williams, Bradia, Deneko Maxine and Makey Davis; and Prestino Ferguson, Lavardo Davis Jr., Denika and LaShae, grand nieces: Jaden Mackey, Heavynn On’Eryth Miller; grand Deniko Jr. (Zamar) Lightbourne, Alexander Preval, T’Aaliya nephews: Turvaughn Nairn, Tevin Newbold, Jason Mackey Jr., Wallace, Antionio Russell, Tarjah Brown, Denero, Jayden, Zyon Lynes; and a host of other relatives and friends including: Amalla, Jaheel Newton, Leanardo Jr., Ashead Miller Jr., Chasity, Sup. Floyd Bastian, Lorraine Sands, Norman Bastian, Youlette, Donald Adderley Jr., Jamie, Kenya, Kim and Gage, Raynesha Marva, Marvin, Ken and Tino Etienne, Dario Smith, Florinda Eneas, Keshawn, Solomon III and Kehawn Seymour; One Baptieste, Franky and Vanessa Rolle, Cecile and Dalette Moncur Great-Great Grandchild; Sandrea Collie, Javonne and Keyden and family, Shaker Saunders, Diane Spencer and family and Clint Adderley. Numerous Nieces and Nephews including: Vininca and Williams; special thanks to: the Royal Bahamas Police Force CSI Paul Strachan, Abagail, James, Marko and Sophia, Calvin and Department, Carlton Francis School especially the Preschool. Rayann Ingraham Gandi, Marvin, Anthony Pinder of Virginia Beach, Gilehist Pinder, Leading Woman Marine RN Michelle The Family sincerely apologizes for any for any names inadvertdly Woods, Anthony Sweeting and Numerous Other Relatives omitted or missed spelt. and Friends including: Eurecka Flowers, Sandra Rolle, Gloria Adderley, Rosevelt, Pam Godet (Caregiver), Benton Joseph, The Viewing will be held in the Legacy Suite of Vaughn O. Jones ladies Guild of St. Anselm’s Roman Catholic Church, Medical Memorial Center, Mt. Royal Avenue and Talbot Street on Team of Princess Margaret Hospital, Gregory Tynes, Dellarece (TODAY) Thursday, July 7, 2022 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 pm and Woods, The Ghana Circle community and all those too numerous on Friday at the Church from noon until service time.
Lonice Mariette Rolle 57
Mt. Royal Avenue & Talbot Street • Telephone: 676-5933/676-5934 • 24 Hour Emergency • Cell: 395-8960 email: Vaughnojonesmemorial@gmail.com
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Joycelyn Ferguson-Scott, 62
Craig Musgrove, 60
Bernard Laron Farrington, 22
of Commonwealth Blvd., Elizabeth Estates, died at the of Houston, Texas and formerly of Princess Margaret Hospital on Sunday, of McCollough Corner, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Saturday Jennie Street, Nassau, Bahamas, died at June 26, 2022. Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas on June 30, 2022. Sunday June 19, 2022. He is survived by his wife, Verna Musgrove; mother, Evelyna Musgrove; He is survived by his Grandmother, She is survived by Brothers, Alvin, Elrick, four daughters, Giovanna, Mia, Emily Ferguson; Sister, Emily Basden; Bishop Michael Sr., and Craig Ferguson Krista and Rosel Musgrove; two step Brothers, Aaron Farrington and Sr.; Sisters, Elizabeth Mitchell, Ethelyn daughters, Sheneka and Sashaine; four Marcian Deveaux; Aunts, Vernice Hunt, Euthalie Woodside, Evangelyn sisters, Bernadette, Patricia, Paula and Farrington and Alicia Lowe; Uncle, Smith, Pastor Valarie Patton, Novelette Marcia; three brothers, Gregory, Edwin, Lynden Farrington Sr.; Grandaunt, Andrews and Melissa Neymour; Aunt, Michael and numerous other relatives Naomi Rolle; Granduncle, Alpheus Neely; Godfather, Shawn Fox and Minister Evangelyn Beneby; Numerous and friends. numerous other relatives and friends. Nieces and Nephews and a Host of Other Relatives and Friends. Funeral Service will be announced at a Funeral Service will be announced at a later date. later date. Funeral Service will be announced at a later date.
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JANICE ELIZABETH BETHEL, 72
of George Town, Exuma, died at his residence on Sunday, July 3rd, 2022. He is survived by his, 3 sons: Stephan, Kamani and Linton Symonette Jr.; 2 brothers: Kenneth Lloyd Symonette and Patrick Symonette; 3 sisters: Gail Wisdom, Claire Symonette, Sheila Smith; and a host of other relatives and friends who will be announced at a later date. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Evergreen Mortuary located on Parkgate Road, Nassau, Bahamas.
of Bahama Sound, #14 Exuma, died at her residence on Friday July 1st, 2022. She is survived by her, Husband: Robert Bethel; and a host of other relatives and friends who will be announced at a later date. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Evergreen Mortuary located on Parkgate Road, Nassau, Bahamas.
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CHARLES ERIC COLLIE, 83
of Thompson Street, Nassau, Bahamas, died peacefully at his residence on Monday July 4th 2022. He was predeceased by the love of his life his loving and caring wife The late Victoria Collie. He is survived by his loving and caring son, Ian Trevor Collie A.K.A Jamal Sharief; and his youngest son, Damiam Charles Llewellyn Collie; and a host of other relatives and friends who will be announced at a later date. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Evergreen Mortuary located on Parkgate Road, Nassau, Bahamas.
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AMON RICARDO MARTIN, 19 of Step Street, Fox Hill, died at Princess Margaret Hospital on Monday, June 27th, 2022.
Death Notice For Castell Marcellas. Rolle, 58
He is survived by his Father: Benjamin Martin; Stepmother: Teressa Martin; (7) Brothers; Great Grandmother: Martha Mebean and a host of other Relatives & Friends. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Cornish Memorial Mortuary located #41 Tonique Williams Darling H ighway, and will be announced at a later date.
RASHANDO RICHARD GIBSON, 31 of Hampton Street, off Montrose Avenue, died on Friday, July 1st, 2022. He is survived by his Father: Richard Gibson; Mother: Stephanie Newland; Sisters: Raquella, Rachell, Richaula & Vanessa Gibson; Brothers: Ricardo & Richard Gibson Jr.; Sister-In-Law: Terell and a host of other Relatives & Friends. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Cornish Memorial Mortuary located #41 Tonique Williams Darling Highway, and will be announced at a later date.
of Soldier Road, New Providence, Bahamas died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Sunday, 19th June, 2022. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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Deacon Inez Mima McPhee-Curry, 85
& Family, Pastor Manasseh Simms & Family and the Ephesus Seventh-day Adventist church family, Rev. Dr. Michael & Rev. Dr. Hilda Symonette and Family, Rev. Charles Rolle and the Saint James Native Baptist Church Family, Rev. Dr. Anthony Carroll and the Antioch Native Baptist Church Family, Rev. Linda Stewart and the Cornerstone Zion International Church family, Ms. Neilly and Family, Business Office (Sandilands Rehabilitation Centre), Bailey Lane Children’s Home and a host of may others too numerous to mention.
of #39 Whites Addition, Kemp Road, will be held on Friday, July 8, 2022 at 11:00a.m. at Ephesus Seventh Day Adventist Church, Parkgate Road. Officiating will be Pastor Manasseh Simms assietd by other Minister of the Gospel. Interment will follow in The body will repose in the Blessed Redeemer Chapel at the Southern Cemetery, Cowpen and Ferguson’s Funeral Directors, 7th Terrace Collins Avenue on (TODAY) Thursday from 10 a.m. – 5p.m. Spikenard Roads. She was predeceased by her mother: Evelyn McPhee; aunt: Pearline Dawkins; daughter: Wendy-ann Bonamy; son: Ian Collie; grandson: Christopher Curry. Left to cherish her memories are her sons: Glenroy Cunningham and Kenneth Curry; daughters: Peggy Rolle, Joanna Humes and Katrina Rolle; sister: Phyllis Kelly; grandchildren and spouses: Cyprianna Cunningham, Tameka (Edward) Godet, Anastacia (Dave) Ferguson, Mureno Cunningham, George Gibson, Latisha Rolle, Shantell Spence, Joaquin (Sheira) Cunningham, Nadia Young, Diego Curry, Kenneth Curry Jr., Guion Jr. and Jovaughn Humes, Glenika Cunningham, Dario (Richan) Mackey, Randy (Krista) Mackey, Ian Jr., Shaquan and Derran Collie and D’Aisha Curry; great grandchildren: Tevin and Shante Tucker, Neriah Davis, Naturi Young, Terran Collie, Aaden Rahming, Daisha, Aaden and Jayden Ferguson, Shakur and Cardinal Smith, Mureno Jr. and Sereno Cunningham, Jaya Cunningham, Chemar and Chamyia Lightbourne, Shano Mackey; great grandchildren: Alexander Cunningham, Tevin Jr., Makai and Tevon Tucker; nieces and nephews: Denise Kelly-Clarke and Family and Dwayne (Jewel) Kelly and Family, Renee, Philysis and Dwayne Kelly Jr.; cousins: Angela and Joseph McPhee and Family, Jestina McPhee and Family, Family of the Late Neville McPhee, Family of the Late Kenneth McPhee, Family of the Late Simeon McPhee, Family of the Late Elick McPhee, Family of the Late Helena Musgrove; other relatives and friends: Elise McKenzie and Family, Family of the Late Carey McKenzie, Family of the late Dolly McKenzie, Bobby, Tony and Basil, Bruce Young & Family, David Spence & Family, Ceil Mackey
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Caron Remon Thompson, 46
of #6 Donahue Terrace died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Monday, June 27, 2022. He is survived by his parents: Carlton and Anne Thompson; 1 brother: Kenyon Thompson; 2 sisters: Zandra and Cherlindria Thompson; 4 nieces: Melissa, Kenyonique Thompson and Zuri and Zahra Thompson-Glover; 1 brother-in-law: Quentin Glover; grandparents: Herbert and Menenchia Clarke; aunts: Rev. Patricia Clarke-Rolle, Erica Clarke, Mykelle Rolle, Lesa Clarke and Rev. Lozier Roker; uncles: Andre’ Clarke, Avery Rolle and Vincent Mackey; beloved cousins: Wardell and Cardell McClam and Averia and Ashkahn Rolle; and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements will announced at a later date.
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Death Notice For Mary Ann Elizabeth Hutchinson, 67 affectionately called “Queenie”
of Belize Way, Flamingo Gardens, New Providence, Bahamas died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Sunday, July 3, 2022. She is survived by her husband of 50 years: John Hutchinson; her beloved children: Jason (Val), Jermaine (Lisa ), June, Jerome (Latoya) Hutchinson; her Loving grandchildren: Jer-Vante’, Johnika, Jerlissa, Javon, Jade, Angel, Jerome Jr., Johnathon, Jermare’, Jada, Aliyah and Joshua Hutchinson; sister: Dresslar Brown; brothersin-law: Neville (Elanor), Kirk (Claudine) and Stanford (Winderlyn); sisters-in-law: Bergie Jones, Natlaee Ramsey and Laverne Hepburn (Gary); aunt: Murlie Colebrooke; numerous grandchildren, nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friend. Funeral arrangements will announced at a later date.
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Final Rites & Burial For
Ms. Marjorie Anna Adderley, 70 a resident of Millerton, Long island will be held on Saturday, July 9th, 2022, 10:00 a.m. at St. Gregory the Great Anglican Church, Carmichael Road. Officiating will be Canon Sabastian Campbell assisted by other ministers of the gospel. Interment will follow Knowles Cemetery Millerton, Long Island, Bahamas on Thursday, July 14th. Her memories will forever be cherished by her seven daughters: Marcia Pratt (Stanley Smith), Shinique Adderley, Karell Adderley, Elaine Adderley (James Rolle Sr.), Ava Adderley (Craig Moss), Tiffany Pratt-Knowles (Kevin Knowles), Tamika Adderley (Ramond Sawyer); two adopted daughters: Rochelle Rolle and Samantha Bain; one sister: Ena Adderley; four brothers: Granville (Marina Adderley), George (Janet Adderley), David and Charles Adderley; twenty-three grandchildren: Ashia Calais Adderley, Ashton, Ashtee, Leray, Kaleb and Corey Adderley, Sierra Lloyd, Shannon and Paris Campbell, James Rolle Jr., Tore’, Torian and Tristin Carey, Chaya Moss, Zarian Kerr, Isis Knowles, Adam, Justice and Myles Miller, Brandon Jean-Charles, Monisha Knowles, Ryleigh Heastie and Kourtney Armbrister, Dusty, Bella and Sky; one great grandchild: Da’veah Newton; numerous nieces including: Anouche Knowles, Kaywana Mackey, Rosie, Francis and Irene Knowles, Margaret Dames (Audley), Christine, Marva and Anetra Adderley, Sandra Strachan; numerous nephews including: Bruce, Douglas, Granville Jr., Alan (Natasha), Michael (Simone), Andrew and Ricardo Adderley, Marco Saunders, Maxwell, Willard, Johnny (Debra) and David Knowles; numerous grandnieces and grandnephews including: Jude and Jade Knowles, Colorado Mackey, Talia, Chinvia and Lashanta Saunders, Michael Adderley Jr., Princess, Alexander, Bruce, Keva, Natalia, Bria, Mercedes and Toni Ann Adderley, Pedro, Ridel and Carl Knowles, Marlon, Elizabeth and Precious Carey, Ruthann McGregor, Felix Sejor, Amanda Roberts (Lambert), Salustra Miller, Jarvis Bullard, Johnell Knowles, Terrell, David Jr., and Kishnell Knowles, Audrel, Uvie and Deandra Dames, Michael Strachan, Clement and Diana Johnson and many others; numerous cousins including: Natalie Knowles & family, Naomi McPhee & Kemps family, Yvonne Cooper & Family, Danny & Linda Knowles & family, David Fox & family, Junita Smith & family, Terez Delva and family, Edith Beckford & family, Leslie Knowles, Ella Knowles & family, Prenell Knowles (Godchild); and a host of other relatives and friends including: Glen Adderley & family, Gale Sawyer, Antoinette Bridgewater & family, Delnika Stuart, Pratts family, Brian Adderley & family, Anne Knowles and family, Alexandria Turnquest, Javonne Turnquest & Family, Joneka Thompson & Family, Marina Gibson & family, Davanno Newton & family, Grace Deal & family, Fern Miller & family, Maria Forbes & Pelecanos family, Sinymae Rolle-Capron & family, Garnet Rolle & family, Knowles family, Adderley family, Smiths family, Ruth Mae McPhee and family, Ezekiel Adderley & family, Moss family, Rolle family, Cynthia Lightbourne and family, Sophia Bain & family, Polaris Lighting family, Nurse Spence & family, Anglican Church Woman (ACW) family, Mohands Floral and Designs, Holy Saviour Anglican Church family, Millerton Seventh Day Adventist Church family, Robinson Morris Chapel family, Mundo Advisors Ltd., Simms Community Clinic, Doctors and Nurses at PMH and The Department of Public Health and other relatives and friends. The body will repose at the Chapel of the Saints Sweeting’s Colonial Mortuary and Crematorium, #84 Blue Hill Road from 10.00am on Friday until 5:00pm and on Saturday at the church from 9:00am until service time.
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#10 Palmetto Avenue & Acklins Street P.O. Box N-3572 Nassau, Bahamas Tel: (242) 326-5773
Funeral Service For
Frances Enid Dean, 106
of Kemp Road/Pinewood Gardens, New Providence, Bahamas will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 9th, 2022 at Dunamis Outreach Ministry, Market Street. Officiating will be Pastor Kellen Russell Jr. assisted by other ministers of the gospel. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Gardens, Soldier Road. She is predeceased by her husband: Theophilus Dean; parents and brother She is survived by her daughter: Minister Ruth M. Taylor; son-in-law: Rev. Petty Officer Kirkland Taylor (RBDF); grandchildren: Sherlin, Destiny, Serenity and Trinity Taylor; great grandchildren: Linkworth Jr. and La’Neio; other realities and friends: Doctors Nurses and support staff at Sandilands Rehabilitation Centre (Thompson Ward) Dorothy Taylor & Family Gloria Campbell & Family, Craig & Nelson Simmons, Melrose & Kenneth Pinder, Delores Moxey-Davis, Laverna & Bernadette Moxey, Kemp Road Community, Pinewood Gardens Community, Paul Cooper, Ishmael Hepburn and Family, Paulamae Thompson-Ferguson, Gwelyn McPhee, Culmer, Allen family, Orange Creek, Cat Island Community, Margo Curtis, Stacy Adderley, Minister Sherice Smith, Ermide Pascal and Elaine Pierre and a host of other relatives and friends. Viewing will be held in the “Jasper Suite” Rock of Ages Funeral Chapel, Wulff Road and Pinedale on Friday, 8th July, 2022 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
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Marilene Dorvilus Ermilis, 41
of Jennie Street and formerly of Haiti died on Saturday, 25th June 2022 at The Princess Margaret Hospital. She is survived by her husband: Diverlus Ermilis; daughter: Melen Ermilis; step daughters: Jessica Samedi, Evelyn Ermilis; son: Mike Goerges; step son: Kesnel Husband and Dirverlis Ermilis; sisters: Roselin and Rosena Auguste, Zilen Dorvilus and Modelin Dorvilus; brothers: Augustin Dorvilus and Vilner Dorvilus; brother-in-law: Jean Ineausan and Jean Reneau; niece: Love-Naika Nelio; nephews: Medinel Nelio, Wikenley Nelio, Olri Nelio, Friends; Vani, Mirraciene Jaques and other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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Mrs. Rosemary Lynn Sweeting-Graham, 59
Angela Rose Bowleg, 53
of Murphyville, Nassau, The Bahamas died at the Princess Margaret Hospital, Shirley Street, Nassau, on Sunday, 3rd July, 2022.
of Nassau, The Bahamas, will be held at St. Anne’s Anglican Church, Fox Hill, Nassau on Saturday, 9th July, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. Reverend Father Hugh Barlett Jr., and The Venerable G. Kingsley Knowles will officiate and interment will follow in St. Anne’s Anglican Church Cemetery, Fox Hill, Nassau. She was predeceased by her mother, Helen Rosemary DrudgeSweeting and her father, Robert Sweeting. She is survived by her husband, David Leonard Graham; her son, David Jeffrey Graham; her daughter, Piper Graham. She is also survived by her two brothers, Jim Sweeting (Catie), Andrew Sweeting as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.
She is survived by her husband, Jermaine Bowleg; father and mother-in-law, Andy and Melverna Bowleg; brothers, Charles Carey and Jeffrey Carey (Fairlene); sisters, Linda Lam (Michael), Delores Suckie, Donna Sands(Tommy), Debbie Hui (Jackson) and Helen Deveaux (Godfrey); uncles, Merlin Wells and Augustus Wells; aunts, Corrine Sgambelluri, Margaret Lowe, Agnes Kunda and Mizpah Armbrister; brothers-in-law, Tamiko Andrew and Andrea Bowleg; sisters-in-law, Fairlene Carey and Andrea Bowleg; nephews, Elliott Lam (Tishka), Michael Lam, Ramesh Suckie (Dericka), William Sands (Lizzie), Timothy Hui (Kelsie), and Collin Carey (Danielle); nieces, Kimberley Lam (Ian), Sam Hosey (Tony), Asha Rose (Jamal), Christina Suckie (Remaal), Amanda Heai (Derek), Ana Wallace (Rashad) and Cassandra Haven (Eric) and many other relatives and close friends including special mention the Management and Staff of Roberts Furniture.
Relatives and friends may pay their respects at Kemp’s Funeral Home Limited, 19 Palmdale, on Friday from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Relatives and friends may pay their respects at Kemp’s Funeral Home Limited, 19 Palmdale, on Friday, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
THERE WILL BE NO VIEWING AT THE CHURCH.
A private memorial service will be held.
Arrangements by Kemp’s Funeral Home Limited.
Arrangements by Kemp’s Funeral Home Limited.
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Death Notice For
Ernestine Sylvia Jones, 94
affectionately known as “Teenie”
Death Notice of A Gem
Ena Arnett Wissort-McGregor, 37
of Deveaux Street, Braided her final hair at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Thursday, June 30, 2022.
of Yonder Road, Twynam Avenue, passed away peacefully at home on 5th July, 2022. Arrangements are currently being made and a full Obituary will be placed in Thursday, 14th July, 2022 newspaper. Arrangements by Kemp’s Funeral Home Limited.
Ena is preceded in death by her: Mother: Andrea Bernadette Steven-Wissort; Brother: Roger Richard Turnquest; The Radiance of this “Opal of A Gem” will always glow in the hearts of her: Husband: Dwayne Valentino McGregor; Two Sons: Dwayne Jeremiah and Daylan Jaydyn Felon Ean McGregor; One Stepson: Dwanelle McGregor One Daughter: D’Waynia Vivian McGregor; Father: Stanley George Wissort; Step-Mother: Amoy Morley; Four Brothers: Elvis Moxey, Davon Rolle, Stanley Jr. and Devon Wissort; Six Sisters: Tiffany Bullard, Megan, Ashley and Rebecca Wissort, Stanleyann Hanna (William) and Annique Bastian (Dustin); Numerous: Nephews and Nieces; Three Uncles: Errol and Rohan Wizzard and Leroy Spence; Three Aunts: Evelyn Messam, Sereana Powell and Verona Stubbs; Mother-in-law: Margaret Williams; Brothers-in-law: Superintend of Police Kevin, Superintend of Police Quincy and Garret McGregor and Corey Hepburn; Sisters-in-law: Lakatia Williams, Tiffany McGregor, Lavern Smith and Kendra Hepburn; Other Loving Family and Friends. Celebration of A Gem Service, will be announced when completed. Check our website for updates.
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Mark Anitino Johnson, 43 affectionately called “China”
#19 Brougham Street died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Wednesday, 15th June, 2022 will be held on Saturday, July 9th, 2022, 11:30 a.m. at Apostle of Endtime Church, West & Ferguson Streets. Officiating will be Pastor Carlos Wallace assisted by Elder Reginald Hanna, Deacon Dean Lighthouse and other ministers of the gospel. Interment will follow in the Lakeview Gardens, John F. Kennedy Drive.
He is pre-deceased by his grandparents: Brenda Adderley, Elizabeth Adderley, George Williams; aunts: Brigid Williams, Sylvia Thompson; uncles: Hector Rolle, Brian Rolle; cousin: Rashad Williams, Trevor Adderley, Patrick Thompson Left to cherish his fond memories are his mother: Deborah Davis and Dorcia Willias; step father: Ray Davis; seven sisters: Brenda Lewis, Alicetina, Ueisa, Brittney, Teisa Williams, Louise Morgan, Alleantina Melbourne; five brothers: Mario and Sando Fowler, Nathaniel Pinder (Cherise), Rudolph Pinder (Brendalee) Lional Johnson Sr.; nine nieces: Amanda McKenzie, Admaria Johnson, Kianu Evans, Demetria Ramsey, Shekinah Neely, Lashay Woods, Jamya Miller, Seantavia Melbourne and Skylar Thompson; twelve nephews: Lamont Lewis, Camron, Rudloph, Trey and Nathan Pinder, Lionel Johnson Jr., Jayden Miller, Kingley, Lavar, Latrail Johnson, Tra’sean Melbourne and Renauld Neely and Carl Poitier; aunts: Theresa Williams, Mildred Adderley, Lydia, Sherry, Margaret Johnson, Anita Pinder and Althrea Johnson; uncles: Alexander Wilson, Matthew Adderley, Tyrone Campbell, Phillip Johnson and others too numeruous to mention; god mother: Rev. Ordette Wells-Simms; cousins: Livingston Adderley and Family, Gregory Adderley and Family, Elizabeth Russell, Andrew Bain, Kevin, Sharvago Bullard, Valene and Phyllica Williams, Kevin Adderley, Shaune, Mark, Dianne Adderley, Louise Adderley, Jestina Russell, Lupeon Newry, Michael, Ovanno, Vania, Lynnae, Kevin, Charmine, Barbara, Charlamae, Shanara, Jeroldene, Donnalee, Tyrone, Fairly, Antonio; ohter relatives and friends: Esther Moncur and Family, Mrs. Josephine Darling and Family, Donnie Miller, Jervis Family, Patrick McKinney, Christine Evans and Family, Linda Outten and Family, Velma Marshall, Isabella Knowles and Family, Lynnaire and the Key West Street Family, Kevin Bullard, The Cruising Travelling Crew, Apostle of the End Time Family, entire staff of the Female Surgical and Male Surgical Wards, Holly Moss and Family, Nursing Officers Sister Reckley and Sister Roker, the entire Staff of Dialysis Unit, the entire staff Hotel Union, Michelle Bullard, Shiloh
Temple Church Family, Tanya Cancino, entire Atlantis Ocean Club Golf Course Family, the entire Family of D. W. Davis School, Freeport Grand Bahama Family, Bimini Family, the entire Community of Bain and Grants Town, Louise Adderley and Family, the Adderley Family, Reginald Deveaux and Family, Olano Thelusmer, Dra Christie, M.P. Bain and Grants Town Wayde Watson, Holy Moss and Family and many others too numerous to mention; special thanks to: Staff of the Princess Margaret Hospital; and a host of other relatives and Friends too many to mention. Relatives and Friends may be the last respects a Newblod Brothers Funeral Chapel for Palmetto Avenue and Acklins Street on Friday, July 8, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.and at the church on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until service time. Funeral arrangements by Garden of Rest Memorial Mortuary. “As I take my rest in the Masters Garden”.
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Deangelo Gregory Laing, 33
formerly of Montell Heights died in Gainsville, Florida on Mondy, 30 May, 2022.
He is survived by his wife: Jonachia Sturgis Laing; father: Gregory Laing; mother: Renell Bannister; grandfather: George Bannister; sisters: Susanna Laing, Glenell, Gleniece, Glenadetra Baillou; brothers: Glenwood Baillou, Raymone, Racieo Woods; aunts: Brenda Thompson, Pearline McKinney, Carla Bonaby, Monique, Marina, Leotha, Latoya Laing, Goorgenea and Tasha Bannister, Janet Adderly, Brenda and Nicole Bannister; uncles: Vincent, Kenneth, Domonique Laing, Dexter Thompson, Whitely McKinney, Hubert Bonaby, Harry Adderly, Derek, Barry and Jerome Bannister and other relatives and friends. Memorial service will be announced at a later date. Memorial arrangements are being handled by Garden of Rest Memorial Mortuary. “As I take my rest in the Masters Garden”
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CARMICHAEL BIBLE CHURCH CELEBRATES 83RD ANNIVERSARY By ALESHA CADET Tribune Features Reporter acadet@tribunemedia.net
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or the past 83 years, the Carmichael Bible Church has been a shining beacon in the Carmichael Road community. Over the decades, many have been positively impacted by the ministry of this church, and every day, people from all walks of life continue to be touched by the ministry via social media. The anniversary celebration that recently took place received saw an excellent turnout. Highlights included a special service that preached a message of “Still standing after 83 years” by Pastor S Alexander Thompson. Sherwin Stuart, an elder at the church, said what is special about this year’s anniversary celebrations is the fact that members continue to bring focus to the work established by missionaries from the United States who made an indelible impact in the community through their works. “The ministry continues to be a place where persons receive spiritual guidance and social support. We are called by God to minister to the whole man, meet needs through worship, sharing the word, fellowship and sharing of our resources
in a loving environment,” said Mr Stuart. He said the key to the church’s longevity is the commitment to an unwavering dedication to sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ.
When asked about the church’s plans moving forward, Mr Stuart said initiatives will include community events to deepen their outreach in general, feeding programmes, and children’s outreach initiatives.
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Popularising Christian naturism – Faithful strip down at a South Texas nudist community By JEREMY LINDENFELD Religion News Service (RNS) — Outside the small Texas town of Elsa, a sheet metal fence too tall to see over surrounds a few acres of prime Rio Grande Valley land. In front of the compound’s drab, gray gate, bright orange letters spell out “Nature’s Resort.” The gate opens to reveal a seemingly ordinary community. RVs and small homes line the roads, péntaque and pickleball courts offer residents recreational spaces, and the front office acts as the community’s nucleus. Nothing looks amiss, except that is, for what’s missing — namely, clothing. Misty Katz, part owner of Nature’s Resort, finds comfort in shunning clothes. Growing up in South Africa, she was scolded by her parents for undressing in public when her clothes got dirty. She didn’t take those lessons too seriously. More than half a century later, she lives at a nudist (or naturist) resort in South Texas and doesn’t worry about dirty clothes anymore. For as long as Katz has been a nudist, she has also been a Christian. Public nudity may seem antithetical to the modesty often promoted by churches, but to Katz, the two go hand in hand. “Believe it or not, we are modest,” Katz says. “Modesty doesn’t mean you have to cover everything up. We don’t display our wares, we’re not adorning various parts of our bodies in a way that’s going to attract attention.” Her idea of modesty echoes Pope John Paul II’s 1981 book “Love and Responsibility,” in which he writes “nakedness itself is not immodest.” He goes on to explain that immodesty presents itself only when nakedness serves to sexually arouse.
At Nature’s Resort, public nudity is not sexual. “The initial conception is that this is a sexual thing,” Katz says. “People think we’re all out on the front lawn having sex with each other, swapping partners. In fact, if there is any overt sexuality, you see that gate open real fast and somebody is ushered out.” Some Christian critics of nudism, including Mary Lowman of The Christian Working Woman, see the lifestyle as an affront to God. On her website’s page The Christian Dress Code, Lowman claims “God’s dress code from the beginning has been to cover our nakedness.” Even still, nudism attracts unlikely allies. Some nondenominational, hard-line conservative clergy accept nudism. Pastor Ron Smith, of McAllen’s Church of the King, vehemently opposes homosexuality, abortion and the transgender community, but when it comes to nudism, his strident views loosen up. “I think it’s odd, I think it’s strange, but I have no proof it’s sinning,” Smith said. “We have a retired couple that sit in the front row every Sunday that live at a nudist camp. I believe they’re dedicated Christians.” Because the Bible doesn’t explicitly forbid nudism, Smith says he cannot condemn those who practice it. In fact, the Bible condones nudism on several occasions: “Adam and Eve were in the garden talking to God every day. They were nude,” Katz says. “When David had his big victory in battle, he went dancing in the streets naked to praise God. So, that must be OK in God’s eyes.” Katz isn’t the only Christian at Nature’s Resort. Chip and Daisy are a married couple who requested to exclude their last names so friends and family don’t learn of their nudism.
BILL and Misty Katz pose in front of their home at Nature's Resort on March 16, 2022, in Elsa, Texas. Photo:Jeremy Lindenfeld/AP They, like most everyone at Nature’s Resort, are winter Texans, retirees spending their summers up north and coming down to the Rio Grande Valley when temperatures start to drop. Chip, a Black man, is also one of the only residents of color out of the up to 250 people in the community. Like Katz, Chip and Daisy find nudism fits neatly into their Christianity and see it enhancing their religious lives. “In a nudist environment, the true Christian belief of valuing others and not judging others is accentuated,” Daisy says. “Here, you don’t judge someone
for what they look like or what they wear.” “It’s one thing to be with Christians in a building,” Chip says. “It’s another thing to be with Christians who are nudists. There’s a deeper connectivity.” Though Nature’s Resort is not explicitly religious, it is affiliated with the American Association for Nude Recreation, an organisation with deep Christian roots. AANR, once named the American Sunbathing Association, and the American League for Physical Culture before that, was led by Ilsley Boone in the 1930s. Boone was a Dutch Reformed minister and a driving force
behind popularising Christian naturism in the US, where he preached a religiously enriching nudism. Christian naturism, popular in the early 20th century, continues to find success in the digital age on online forums. And though Nature’s Resort’s particular brand of nudism is not the Christian variety, some of its members have found the lifestyle deeply spiritual. “I think it’s far easier being a Christian nudist than being a Christian nonnudist,” Katz says. “That’s because as a Christian, you’ve got to love everybody. And as a nudist, you do love everybody.”
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OPTICAL ILLUSIONS – SEEING LIFE ANOTHER WAY I
am a fan of brain teasers, crossword puzzles, word fill-ins, you name it. One of my favourite pastimes is figuring out an optical illusion. Some are easy and can be figured out almost immediately. Others provide more challenge and can really boggle the mind. No matter what the illusion, however, figuring it out can be rewarding cognitively (yes, you guys know I teach) and personally – there is a sense of achievement for me when I figure out what an illusion is. When you look at it, we are surrounded with situations that can prove optical illusions. Here are the characteristics: They can be very confusing. One thing can seem another, depending on your viewpoint. Success in figuring out what it is will depend on how you look at or face the situation Sometimes, just looking at a circumstance with a new perspective gives you a better outcome. I’ll be the first to say that I prefer things presented to me in black and white. You see, I’m a
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very literal type person. I don’t know how to plant seeds of divisiveness. I’m not sure how to really gossip with cruel intent, and I’m such an open book that my candor tends to make those who have a more negative agenda very uncomfortable. In addition, I used to be very one-track minded, I didn’t pick up on nuance or subterfuge, and could never figure out if I was being truly supported or taken
advantage of. Thank God for a keen sense of discernment, otherwise I would be toast. Coupled with that is the enduring favour of God that covers and protects me (us all, really) from every unsavory tactic of the enemy.
But our task for this series is to begin to look at things a different way. Consider different factors that can make us see the bigger picture, the larger lesson, and come out on the other side with a winning attitude.
Working on optical illusions, however, has given me a great ability to work on these, often times, limiting characteristics and broaden the scope of my understanding. In other words, they have helped me to see the different shades of behavior and mannerisms that help me to know someone’s true agenda. Although Paul was speaking of the perfection of eternity, I love the first Corinthians quote, “Now we see through a glass darkly...” I love to apply this to life in general. There are times when we won’t know another person’s intentions, we won’t know just how far they will go to get what they want; and once that knowledge is perfected and we become aware, the tendency to become angry, bitter, morose, distrusting and unforgiving is high.
How do we solve optical illusions? We can: 1. Adjust our focus 2. Read between the lines 3. Refer to our experience arsenal 4. Look at the situation with fresh eyes 5. Never make the mistake of seeing things from one point of view Don’t these steps make optical illusions seem a lot like life? They do, don’t they? Just like a picture that presents one or two visuals all at once, life can present negative situations that have such positive possibilities. The divorce could be a stepping stone into a more fulfilling relationship. The unemployment can be the
start of being an entrepreneur. The loss of a mother can lead to becoming a great surrogate, yourself. So many options depending on your perspective; depending on the actions that you take to get out of the situation and your entire posture in the ordeal. Listen, I’m not perfect. But I operate fairly as a part of God’s Kingdom, and I have learned to see my fellowman as myself. This has come from learning the lesson in an experience. Not taking the victim’s mentality but from growing through the circumstance to a better me! What is gained from seeing life as an optical illusion? You become resilient; you can manage your emotions well; you never succumb to subversive habits intended to diminish another person. You become better, greater – and you prepare yourself for better in the process. God bless you this week!
SAUDI ARABIA EXPECTING ONE MILLION IN LARGEST HAJJ SINCE VIRUS MECCA, SAUDI ARABIA Associated Press ONE million Muslim pilgrims were converging on Saudi Arabia's holy city of Mecca on Wednesday for the largest hajj since the coronavirus pandemic severely curtailed access to one of Islam's five pillars. Saudi Arabia's decision to allow some 850,000 Muslims from abroad to make the annual pilgrimage, which begins on Thursday, marks a major step toward normalcy after two years of a drastically scaled-down hajj restricted to Saudi residents. The 1 million foreign and domestic pilgrims participating is still far less than the 2.5 million Muslims who traveled in 2019 for the pilgrimage, typically one of the world's largest gatherings. Those performing the ritual this year must be under 65, vaccinated against the coronavirus and have tested
negative for COVID-19 within 72 hours of travel. The pilgrims are chosen from millions of applicants through an online lottery system. Saudi officials inspected the holy site on Wednesday and stressed their "readiness" to receive pilgrims with the goal of "maintaining public health." After the coronavirus struck in 2020, Saudi authorities allowed just 1,000 pilgrims already residing in the kingdom to attend, prompting historians to compare the disruption to the site's storming by religious extremists and dramatic closure in 1979. Last year, the hajj was similarly restricted to 60,000 fully vaccinated Muslims living in Saudi Arabia. The unprecedented curbs sent shock waves throughout the Muslim world, devastating many believers who had spent years saving up for the religious rite.
THOUSANDS of Muslim pilgrims circumambulate around the Kaaba, the cubic building at the Grand Mosque, in the Saudi Arabia's holy city of Mecca, Tuesday, July 5, 2022. Saudi Arabia is expected to receive one million Muslims to attend Hajj pilgrimage, which will begin on July 7, after two years of limiting the numbers because coronavirus pandemic. Photo:Amr Nabil/AP
This year, however, Saudi authorities are keen to relax virus curbs. Religious pilgrimages brought in $12 billion before the pandemic — accounting for the largest percentage of Saudi Arabia's gross domestic product after oil. Although virus cases have risen steadily to over 500 a day in Saudi Arabia, the government
lifted the country's indoor mask mandate and other virus precautions last month. Roughly 70% of the country has been vaccinated against the virus. Pilgrims at the holy site this year are not required to be masked or socially distanced, as during the past two years. However, Muslims are still prohibited from kissing or touching
the cube-shaped Kaaba, the metaphorical house of God at the center of Mecca that pilgrims circle as they complete the hajj. The Quran says that all Islam's followers who are physically and financially able should make the pilgrimage once in their lifetime. Pilgrims travel to Mecca from all over the world for five intense days of worship, carrying out a series of rituals.
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Encouragement in hard times W
hat do we classify as hard times for an individual or family? Consider the suffering of the following persons and what would you say to: Parents losing a baby Employees losing jobs with no savings Persons experiencing a nasty divorce, or wedding cancellation Those with terminal illness diagnoses Any other situations come to your mind? What do we do when there seems to be little that we can do? How do we encourage in a seemingly hopeless situation? There are some things that we can still do: 1. Be present—in the way that Job’s friends sat with him in silence for seven days. 2. Listen attentively, alert to body language, facial expression and tones of voice 3. Speak lovingly, offering godly counsel if asked 4. Pray before, during and after the call or visit, and with the persons if appropriate.
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In Acts 13: 15-26 GNV, the officials of the synagogues sent them a message: “Friends, we want you to speak to the people if you have a message of encouragement for them.” Paul speaks to both Jews and Gentiles about the history of God’s saving power, referencing Egypt, the desert, conquest, David, “a man who will do what I want him to do;” “the kind of man I like,” Jesus and John the forerunner: “I am not the one you are waiting for. But listen! He is coming
after me, and I am not good enough to take the sandals off his feet.” He says to both sets of people: “it is to us that the message of salvation has been sent!” Just as John the Baptist spoke of the need to repent from sins and be baptised, we are called to take the same message to everyone, as we all need the Lord, today. In this season of Pentecost, the Lord’s power is upon each one of us and our children. We have to respond to this call to proclaim the Good News. In the Collect for the Nativity of St. John the Baptist, we pray to become more like John: “Almighty God, by whose providence your servant John the Baptist was wonderfully born, and sent to prepare the way of your Son our Savior by preaching repentance: Make us so to follow his teaching and holy life, that we may truly repent according to his preaching; and, following his example, constantly speak the truth, boldly rebuke vice, and patiently suffer for the truth's sake; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.”
In Isaiah 40:1-11 NIV, we hear words from God to the children of Israel: “Comfort, comfort my people, says your God. Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and proclaim to her that her hard service has been completed, that her sin has been paid for, that she has received from the Lord’s hand double for all her sins…You who bring good news to Zion, go up on a high mountain. You who bring good news to Jerusalem, lift up your voice with a shout, lift it up, do not be afraid; say to the towns of Judah, “Here is your God!” See, the Sovereign Lord comes with power, and he rules with a mighty arm. See, his reward is with him, and his recompense accompanies him. He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart; he gently leads those that have young.” Jesus has come to be our shepherd. He set an example of love and care, healing and blessing. The Church is called to carry on this work. In Psalm 85:7-13 NIV, we have words of promise and hope: “I will listen to what God the Lord says; he promises peace to his
people, his faithful servants— but let them not turn to folly. Surely his salvation is near those who fear him, that his glory may dwell in our land. Love and faithfulness meet together; righteousness and peace kiss each other. Faithfulness springs forth from the earth, and righteousness looks down from heaven. The Lord will indeed give what is good, and our land will yield its harvest. Righteousness goes before him and prepares the way for his steps.” It speaks of better times coming. My sisters and brothers, this is our time to bring comfort in hard times using our presence, prayers, listening, helping, words of hope, comfort, challenge and encouragement. • Rev Angela Palacious, a motivational speaker and author of several devotional books, is an Anglican priest. She may be contacted at 393-9000 or by e-mail at angelapalacious@gmail.com.
POPE DENIES RESIGNATION RUMOURS, HOPES TO VISIT KYIV, MOSCOW ROME (AP) — Pope Francis has dismissed rumours he plans to resign anytime soon, and says that he hopes to visit Moscow and Kyiv after travelling to Canada later this month. Francis also told Reuters in an interview published Monday that the idea “never entered my mind” to announce a planned retirement at the end of the summer, though he repeated he might step down some day as Emeritus Pope Benedict XVI did in 2013. He revealed that his knee trouble, which has
caused him to use a wheelchair for over a month, was caused by a “small fracture” that occurred when he stepped awkwardly while the knee ligament was inflamed. He said it is “slowly getting better” with laser and magnet therapy. Francis was due to have visited Congo and South Sudan this week but had to cancel the trip because doctors said he needed more therapy. He said he was on board to travel to Canada July 24-30 and said he hoped to visit Russia and Ukraine sometime thereafter.
POPE Francis recites the Angelus noon prayer from the window of his studio overlooking St Peter's Square, at the Vatican, Sunday, July 3, 2022. Photo:Andrew Medichini/AP
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The Episcopal saint whose journey for social justice took many forms, from sit-ins to priesthood By SARAH AZARANSKY Associate Professor of Social Ethics, Union Theological Seminary (THE CONVERSATION) – July 1 was the annual feast day for Episcopal saint Pauli Murray, the first Black woman to be ordained by the denomination: an affirmation of her many contributions not only to the church, but to social justice in the United States. Saints exemplify “what it means to follow in the footsteps of Jesus and make a difference in the world, and Pauli Murray is one of those people,” Episcopal Bishop Michael Curry said when Murray gained the status of a saint in 2012. I am a scholar of religion and ethics and have written a biography of Murray and her faith. Throughout her life as an activist, author, lawyer and priest, Murray developed new ways of thinking about justice and identity – ideas important today. Front line for racial justice Born in 1910 in Baltimore, Murray jumped into civil rights activism after she graduated from New York’s Hunter College. In the 1940s, she was in the vanguard of Black Christian activists who studied Indian independence leader Mohandas Gandhi’s practice of nonviolent direct action and applied it to the struggle for racial justice in the US. More than a decade before Rosa Parks’ arrest for refusing to give up her bus seat to a white rider, Murray was arrested for integrating an interstate bus. She organized sit-ins in segregated restaurants in Washington, DC, a strategy other activists famously replicated in Greensboro, North Carolina. In 1956, Murray published “Proud Shoes,” a family memoir that brought attention to how central sexual violence
PAULI MURRAY: PRIEST, ACTIVIST, LAWYER AND MORE. was in the history of US slavery. Murray offered her family – who was Black, white and Indigenous, and whose ancestors were both enslaved and free – as an emblem of the nation, and an example of the history all Americans needed to reckon with. Feminist and priest As a lawyer, Murray used her career to advocate for racial justice. But she also grew increasingly involved with advocacy for women’s rights, to which she made landmark legal contributions. In the 1960s, Murray laid the groundwork by encouraging feminist lawyers to move away
from seeking special protections for women and instead argue for equal rights. Supreme Court Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg credited Murray with teaching her how appealing to the equal protection clause of the 14th Amendment could be an effective method to fight sex discrimination. After hearing Murray argue that there should be an NAACP – the country’s oldest civil rights organization – just for women, feminist leader Betty Friedan invited Murray to a strategy session where the National Organization for Women was founded. A lifelong Episcopalian, Murray made a dramatic-seeming move to enroll in a seminary
when she was in her mid-60s. Yet to Murray, it made perfect sense. She described preparing for the ministry as one more way to address questions of human rights and social justice. Murray entered seminary before the Episcopal Church began ordaining women and organised with others to push for women’s ordination. In January 1977, she became one of the first women, and the first Black woman, to be ordained. Murray indeed contained multitudes, including when it came to gender identity. At some points in life Murray identified as a man; at others, as a woman. Murray was in longterm romantic relationships with women, but did not publicly identify as lesbian or queer. When she prepared her papers to be archived, Murray included writings about her multiple gender and sexual identities so they would be available for future generations. During her life, categories like “nonbinary” or “trans” were not used, but many scholars and admirers today see her as an early icon for transgender people. Written into law Another way Murray’s work seems prescient today is her focus on what’s now called “intersectionality”: how multiple aspects of a person’s identity, such as race, gender, income and nationality, intersect to shape their privilege or oppression. A prime example is Murray’s phrase “Jane Crow” – a spin on “Jim Crow” – which she coined to describe Black women’s experiences of being discriminated against because of racism and sexism. In a world where “male supremacy” and “white supremacy” are prevalent, a Black woman “finds herself at the bottom of the economic and social scale,” Murray wrote in 1947.
Murray’s “Jane Crow” has made important contributions in American history. In 1964, for example, she employed the concept to keep “sex” as a category in Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, making it unlawful to discriminate against someone in employment based on race, color, national origin, sex or religion. Some lawmakers thought “sex” was a distraction in a law that focused on discrimination based on race. As a Black woman, Murray argued that both race and sex needed to be included if the law were to protect people like her. Murray, who taught law at Brandeis University, arrives for classes in Waltham, Mass., in 1971. Murray’s insistence on including sex in Title VII has become essential to LGBTQ rights today. The landmark 2020 Supreme Court ruling in Bostock v. Clayton County prohibits employers from firing people because they are gay or trans. Associate Justice Neil Gorsuch, who wrote the majority opinion, wrote, “It is impossible to discriminate against a person for being homosexual or transgender without discriminating against that individual based on sex.” Murray’s capacious sense of being a human, which she gleaned in part from her own experiences, inspired her many contributions to social justice. In a letter to friends soon after her ordination, Murray wrote, “we bring our total selves to God, our sexuality, our joyousness, our foolishness. … I’m out to make Christianity a joyful thing.” • This article is republished from The Conversation, an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. Read the original article here: https:// theconversation.com
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MARLIN AWARDS 2022 NOMINEES AND WINNERS.
Twenty-five years of Marlin Awards - A celebration of regional gospel music By JEFFARAH GIBSON Tribune Features Writer jgibson@tribunemedia.net
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uch more than an awards show, the Marlin Awards are a celebration of regional gospel music and the talented artists that put their blood sweat and tears into their work. The event, which is also known as the Caribbean Gospel Music Awards, celebrated its 25 anniversary this year with a special event last Sunday at the Myles Munroe Diplomat Centre in Nassau. It was one of the biggest nights for gospel music that saw artists from all over the region make their way to the Bahamas to celebrate. Caribbean and Bahamian artists were crowned winners in over 40 categories including “Outstanding Album”, “Outstanding Black Gospel Recording”, “Outstanding Adapted Recording Female”, “Outstanding Adapted Recording Male” and more. The Marlin Awards were established to recognise and honour achievements in Caribbean gospel music. Hundreds of recording artists, songwriters, musicians, producers, media and other industry professionals have come together over the years to celebrate. The awards were first launched on March 16, 1996, by recording
artist, radio personality and media executive Kevin Harris. Initially known as the Bahamian Gospel Music Marlin Awards, the event expanded in 2000 to include eight Caribbean gospel categories, and in 2002 the awards evolved even further to incorporate other styles of Caribbean gospel music. The event was subsequently rebranded as the Caribbean Gospel Music Marlin Awards. Awards are distributed in over 40 categories including “New Artist of the Year”, “Song of the Year and Album of the Year”. There are also a number of special awards including the President’s Award and the Lifetime Achievement Award. The vision of the Marlin Awards has always been to inspire and encourage excellence and growth in Caribbean gospel music. In staying true to its vision, the brand has created promotional platforms and networking opportunities for regional artists and industry professionals. It has also motivated recording artists, songwriters and producers to create recordings, music videos and other creative content in the spirit of excellence towards the advancement of the kingdom of God. Nominees and winners are selected by a panel of industry professionals. The Caribbean
MARLIN President Kevin Harris & Family at Marlin Awards 2022. Gospel Marlin Awards are produced by the Bahamas-based marketing, media and production firm Oracle Media Consultants (formerly Harris Media Group). On this year’s big night, founder Kevin Harris celebrated the artists and those who have a played a pivotal role in the success of the event thus far. “We started 26 years ago. Tonight, has been a journey. Because of the pandemic we had to celebrate our 25th anniversary this year. We started this vision with nothing but a dream and a $900 investment that was sent by Western Union by my then girlfriend, who became my fiancée and who is now my wife. That is how the awards started,” he said.
“Tonight, is about celebrating local and regional talent and it has been great journey. I thank God for the people that have invested in all of the artists of the Bahamas and Caribbean have trusted us with this vision of the Marlin Awards. We are certainly very grateful. We thank God to be of service as a family to so many artists, over some many years. We also could not do this without the strong support of our team.” Mr Harris has worked in the entertainment and marketing industry for over 25 years. In 1988, he launched a local rap group named System 3 which toured throughout the United States, the Caribbean and the Family Islands, ministering the
gospel in song. In 1996, System 3 was nominated for a Grammy Award for their vocal contribution on the first gospel album ever released by the Motown Records label called, “Motown Comes Home”. The group was featured on the single “Kum By Ya” which also featured multiple Grammy Award-winning artists Stevie Wonder and Smokey Robinson. It was also in 1996 when Mr Harris launched the Bahamian Gospel Music Marlin Awards. The Marlin Awards are now considered the top gospel awards for the Caribbean. He has had the opportunity to organise events featuring some of the most recognised names in music, television, including American civil rights icon, the late Rosa Parks; television personality, Oprah Winfrey; Grammy Award winners Be Be Winans, Donnie McClurkin, Quincy Jones, the late Natalie Cole, Mary Mary, Pastor Shirley Caesar, as well as international best-selling authors John C Maxwell and the late Dr Myles Munroe. He served as the marketing assistant for Western Union and British American Bank from 1996-1998 and as a full-time assistant youth pastor at Bahamas Faith Ministries from 1998-2002.