07172025 OBITUARIES

Due to the volume of obituaries this week, a continuation of the obituaries are found on pages 14 and 15 in the main section of the paper.

Thursday, July 17, 2025

Funeral Service For

Butlin Harold Rolle, 73

of #7 Montego Road, Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas and formerly of Sturd Manna, Exuma, Bahamas will be held on Satuday, July 19, 2025, 11:00am at Word of Life Ministries International, Tract A, Ingrave Drive, Derby Subdivision, Freeport, Grand Bahama. Officiating will be Apostle Philip A. Munroe assisted by Apostle Phalmon Ferguson. Interment will follow at Grand Bahama Memorial Park.

He was predeceased by his parents: Butlin Sr. and Ethlyn Rolle; brother: Rev. Eddie and Cedrick Rolle; sister: Rosa Rolle.

He is survived by his loving wife of 35 years: Brendalee Rolle; children: Jason and Desmond Rolle, Zhivago and Valentino Munnings and Denise & (Jermaine); grandchildren; butlin was a cherished grandfather of nine grandchildren; brothers: Neiman and Rosa Rolle (Tampa, FL), Leonard Rolle, Deacon Roland and Geneva Rolle, Kenneth Rolle; sisters: Eula Rolle Armbrister, Myrtle Rolle Gibson, Rena Rolle, Eulamae Rolle; sister-in-law: Vinola and Georgina Russell, Pam and Darrell Wood, Lauralee and Sydney McIntosh and Lavonne Rolle (Tampa Fl.); nieces: Sherise Cooper, Karis Rahming, Letice Collins, Charisma and Darren Morris, Olean Rolle, Rochelle Rolle, Lee Rolle, Oleta Rolle (Tampa Fl.), Dianna Rolle (Tampa Fl.) Shakira, Raquel, Angie, Chevette, Barbara, Nikria, Shawna, Andrea Baillou, Shanrose Baillou, Jackie Rolle, Javan Gator, Ivas Gator, Debbie Evans, Michelle Evans, Shantell Johnson, Tammy Rolle, Carlissa Rolle, Lorna McIntosh, Tiffany Russell, Kim Munnings, Brittney Russell, Carrol Russell, Lincy Miller, Deandra Blake, Kayshala Howse, Christi Russell, Deandra Wood, and Leah Miller; nephews: John Rolle, Troy Rolle, Kevin Rolle, Phillip Rolle, Shannon Rolle, Terrence Smith, Jeffrey Bain, Dwayne Cooper, Stephon Rahming, Lenzer Ferguson, Rufus Ferguson, Phalmon Ferguson, Prince McIntosh, Garcia McIntosh, Luke Russell, Meckoes Russell, Zendall Roberts, Darryl Wood, Zarcharia Wood, Joseph Wood, Dominick Russell, Roger Russell, Beverly Russell, Glenwood Russell, Anthony Russell, Phillip Russell, Richardson Rolle, Michael Russell, Darren Russell, Pastor Robin Thompson, Luther, Romeo, Stephen, Rodney, Mike, Maurice, Lengrick, Kevin, Kingsley, Dave, Jevo, Phillip, Lennox, Cleveland Jr., Keith, Joseph, Clifford, Huddon, Livingston, Dawn, Rudolf, Ernie, Kevin, Karno Rolle, Keith, Elliot Gibson, Antonio Rolle, Randy, Deangelo Rahming, Amartero Butler, Garison, Dereck Carroll, Ray Carroll. Romeo, Terrence, Zhivago, Phil, Philip, Cleveland, Rudy, and John and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.

Viewing will be held in the “Royal Suite” at Westside Memorial Mortuary, Hanna Hill, Eight Mile Rock Grand Bahama on Friday, July 18, 2025 from 12:00 noon to 6:00pm.

Funeral Service For

Carolyn Maria Adderley, 80

a resident of Gleniston Gardens, New Providence, Bahamas, will be held on Thursday, July 24, 2025, 11:00a.m. at Bahamas Harvest Church, John F. Kennedy Drive. Officiating will be Pastor Mario Moxey. Interment will follow at Lakeview Memorial Gardens & Mausoleum, John F. Kennedy Drive and Gladstone Road.

Left to cherished her memories her Husband: Joseph R. Adderley; daughters: Margo, Michelle and Faynette Adderley; sisters: Willamae Turnquest, Jacqueline Taylor, Madge Bowleg; nieces: Linelle (Joseph) Scavella, Christine Taylor-Basil, Kimberly (Tamar) Poitier and Deondra (Keith) Lightbourn; nephews: Theodore (Debbie), Darron and Marvin (Betty) Taylor, Dion (Tanya) and Dwayne Turnquest; brothers-in-law: Douglas Turnquest and John Adderley; grand nieces: Savannah and Monica Taylor; grand nephews: Joseph Scavella Jr., Theodore Taylor III, Davon and Tristan Basil, Matthias and Myles Turnquest, Xavier Poitier; aunt: Elizabeth Curtis and Family; cousins: Enith Smith and Family, Chrispin Newbold and Family, Elizabeth Gibson and Family, Philip, Kirkland, James Smith and their families, Chann Hall and Family, The Family of the late Samuel Smith, The Family of the late Thomas Smith, Wellington, Tyrone and Rosemarie Olander and Family, Llewelyn Burgzorg and Family, Andrea and Alfred Harris, Margaret Dillet, David Thurston, Rory, Anton and Raynard Newbold, The Children of the late Gaynell Roach, Children of the late Marguerite and Pedro Simms, Daisy Evans and family; Godchildren: Pillar Horton-Studill, Precious Thompson, Gregory Gibson, Ean Maura, Tamali North, Alexandrea Newman, Keziah Butler, Brian Harvey III; special friends: Pastors Mario and Erika Moxey, Charmaine Miller, Betty McPhee, Princess Knowles, Tracey Chea, Shavaughn Bain, Delerese Kemp, O’Neil Minnis, Delice Lynch, Dr. Nelson and Deborah Clarke, Mae Adderley, Donna Morton, Natalie Williams, Patricia McKenzie, Inel Williams, Euturpie Mullings, Carmie Johnson, Dr. Robin Roberts, Melvina Mullings, Shirley Clarke, Franklyn Hall, Noel and Prisca Gibbs, Beverley Maura, Anne Turnquest, Selina Curry, Susan Forbes, Alison and Nichelle Coley, Charles and Joan Deveaux, Anthony Strachan, Deirdre Taylor, Mark and Carolyn Williams, Anita O’Brien, Katie Butler, Jennifer Burns, Al-Leecia Delancy Pickstock, Krysanthia McKenzie, Carolyn Duncombe-Seymour and Judy Theophilus; neighbors: Sidney Stubbs and Family, The Munroe Family, The Thompson Family, The Russell Family; groups: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated®, Zonta Club of New Providence, Toastmasters International, Top Ladies of Distinction, Bahamas Horticultural Society, Carver Garden Club, African Violet, Primary School Student of the Year Foundation; and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention; special thanks: Dr. Crispin Gomez, Dr. Indira Grimes, Nurses from Happy Healing Hands, Other friends and Family: Sharlene Gardiner, Mimi Roberts, Bahamas Harvest Church Family, Grace Community Church Family, New Providence Community Church Family.

Relatives and Friends may pay their last respects at Butlers’ Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Ernest and York Streets on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 from 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and at the church on Thursday, July 24, 2025 from 10:00a.m. until service time.

Funeral Service For

Marian Sturrup, 74

a resident of Glensiton Gardens, New Providence, Bahamas will be held on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, 11:00a.m. at Bahamas Faith Ministries International, Carmichael Road. Officiating will be Pastor Kersch Darville. Prior to service Cremation was held.

Marion is survived by her loving husband of 54 years: Stanley Sturrup; two daughters: Diona Burrows and Julie Watson; four grandchildren: Kye and Diamond Burrows, and Jordan and Gianni Watson; one great granddaughter: Sage BurrowsNessler; one sister: Argie Lyerly; one nephew: Lee Dean; two grandnephews: Tatche Lyerly and Brooklyn Dean; sistersin-law: Audrey Sturrup Thompson, Sharon Gibson, Debbie Stubbs, Wendy Pearce, Shell Stubbs; brothers-in-law: Rev. Phillip Stubbs, Godfrey Thompson; other loving family and friends including: Gewrard Thompson and his wife, Craig Gibson and family, Sharmaine Huyler and family, Anya Pearce, Paige Forbes, Sienne Stubbs, Shea Stubbs, Shandy Stubbs, Alma Ferguson, USA, Paulette and Carl Haven, Verdell Johnson, Sherry Carr, Peaches and Shavon Stubbs, Mark Mackey, Errol Holmes and family, Mrs. Key, Shawn and Lisa Paula Toote, Heather and Clinton Sands, Dianne Fox and Family and The Poitier Family.

There will be No Viewing.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Butlers’ Funeral Homes & Crematorium Ernest and York Streets.

Death Notice For

Winston Theodore Marshall, 72 affectionately called “Winsie”

transitioned peacefully on Saturday, 12th July, 2025 at the Princess Margaret Hospital.

A devoted son of The Bahamas, Winsie’s legacy is etched into the sports, political, and spiritual heartbeat of the nation he so deeply cherished.

He is survived by his daughter: Lydia-Joi Marshall; son: Winston T. Marshall II; special friend: Branhilda Bostwick; brothers: Captain Richard Marshall (Barbara), Edward Marshall, George Marshall (Shavone), Dr. Lincoln Marshall (Megan), Christopher Smith, Dennis Marshall, Steve Marshall (Dorrie), Grayland Marshall; sisters: Linda and Charlotte Marshall; grandchild: Kaeleb Marshall-Boyce; adopted daughter: Pauline Davis-Thompson; aunts and uncle: Lenora Thompson, Mikki Thompson and Calvin Thompson; godchildren: Anthon Bowleg and Ricardo Deveaux; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins: Louise Gibson and Family, Iris Finlayson and Family, Doreen Campbell and Family, Denise Wilson and Family, Maria Bain, the entire Campbell clan, C. A. Bowleg’s Family, the King Family; cherished friends including: Mama Saunders and Family, Thomas Williams, Larry Gibson, Curt Hollingsworth, Milford Lockhart, and Patricia Francis.

The family appreciates your prayers and kind thoughts.

The Funeral Service is scheduled for Saturday, July 26, 2025, 10:00a.m. at St. Mathew’s Anglican Church, Shirley and Church Streets, Nassau, The Bahamas.

Death Notice For

David Graylin McQueen, 74

a resident of Persis Rodger Home for the Aged, Hawthorne Road, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly of Hatched Bay, Eleuthera, Bahamas died at the Princes Margaret Hospital on Friday, July 11, 2025.

He is survived by his son: David McQueen Jr.; two sisters: Jeannie White and Bridgette McQueen; numerous nieces and nephews; his friends: Churchill Tenner, R. H. Culmer, Alvin Smith, Abraham Stubbs, Edward Culmer, Glenda Miller, the children of Wesley Kemp, Neville Kemp, Margaret Albury, Carmelina Burrows, and George and Sonia Black and other relatives and friends.

Viewing for David McQueen will be on held on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at Butlers’ Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Ernest and York Streets from 11:00a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Butlers’ Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Ernest and York Streets.

Hildred Ruth Knowles, 86

a resident of Mangrove Bush, Long Island, Bahamas died peacefully at her residence in Mangrove Bush, Long Island on Tuesday, July 15th. 2025.

She was predeceased by her husband: Otis Knowles.

Left to cherish her memories are her children: Brian Knowles (Nadia), Susan Lowe (Anthony), Wayne Knowles (Neyvis), Geoffrey Knowles (Camille), Cheryl Hall (Gino Adderley) and a host of other relatives and friends

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Death Notices For

Doreen Elizabeth Peters, 80

a resident of High Vista Drive, New Providence, The Bahamas, died peacefully at her home on the morning of Monday, July 14, 2025.

She is survived by her beloved husband: John Peters; daughters: Jennifer Peters and Rachael Peters-Allahar; son-in-law: Derrick Allahar; grandsons: Leo Allahar and Zachary Allahar, sister: Sylvia French, and a host of other relatives and friends.

The Funeral service is scheduled for Saturday, July 26, 2025 at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, Rosetta Street, Nassau, The Bahamas.

Pamela Russell, 57

a resident of Little Blair passed peacefully at Doctors Hospital on Wednesday, July 16, 2025.

She is survived by her daughter: Candace Russell-Nicot (Roysmel); grandson: Mateo Nicot; father: Rexwell Pinder; sister: Leesa Johnson; adopted sister: Marsha Lowe; brother: Todd Pinder; adopted mother: Thelma Pinder, and a host of other relatives and friends

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Funeral Services for

ALEXIS KNOWLES, 44

will be held at Wesley Methodist Church, on Saturday, July 19th, 2025 at 11:00 a.m.

Officiating will be Rev. L. Carla R. Culmer; assisted by Mr. Ian Carey, Mrs. Marsha Carey. Interment will follow in Tarpum Bay Public Cemetery.

Left to cherish his memory are, Wife: Nicoya Taylor-Knowles; Son: Alexis Knowles; Adopted son: Abrian Sands; Parents: Paul & Mary Knowles; Brother: Troy (predeceased by Khriston & Dale); Mother-in-law: Bernice Pinder; Sisters-in-law: Nicoya & Rochelle Knowles, Ingrid Walker, Cindy Brown, Shonelle Oliver, Nicole Johnson, Juliette Taylor and Minera Culmer; Brothers-in-law: Quacy Pinder, Quincy & Duriko McKinney, Valentino, Romance, Roderick & Nehemiah Taylor; Nieces: Troyann {Kristen} Tatyanna {Cana, Chosen} Jonae & Nitroya Knowles, Courtney Roye; Nephew: Carson {Amir} & Adam Knowles; Aunts & Uncles: Timothy & Julie Carey, Yvonne Ingraham, Paulette & Patrick Rahming, Prissa, Faye, Linda, Renee, Norman & Renee, Dewey & Thrale Carey, Sharon Thompson, Marsha Carey, Joan Hilton, Christine Knowles, Clara & Ivan McPhee, Lolette & Alvy Penn, Anderson, Talmage and Frederick Knowles, William & Betty Knowles, Loretta & Kermit Mackey, Gerena & Alvin Albury, Genette & Wayde Butler, Mae Knowles. Cousins: Dr Gregory Carey, Ryan and Glenville McCartney, Erica Curtis, Nicole Ingraham, Dr. Yasmine Ingraham-Culmer, Bobbi, Lakeita, Lacara Carey. Lakera Sands, DeAndrey, Devewia & Dewey Jr., Chekera McDonald, Rachel Rahming, Philip hilton, Regina Ingraham, Shervin, Shawn, Joanne, Ian Hilton, Natasha Stubbs, Laverne Thompson, Marco, Ronald Jr., Ronique Carey, Glenda, Shacara Knowles, Regina, Bruce, Perry, Melonie Sands, Craig & Keith Knowles, Heidi McPhee, Erin Cartwright, Kevin, Keisha, Kenrick, and Kencil McPhee, Alicia Fernander, Alvia, Alvanee, Alvernique Penn, Alfredo, Cleveland Jr., Cordell, Aja, Gyles, Taqueisha, Takeita, Talson, Tagarren Knowles, Kameraita Thompson, Alia Albury, Niesha, Nigel Curtis, Nathan, Natanya Butler, Ray, Kerlono, Kerry, Kenate Mackey, Zekinda and Zerasa Thompson. Other Relatives and friends: Family of Donald Knowles, Family of Vera Carey, Lilly Knowles & family, Shirley Smith and Family, Enid Carey & family, Brenda Carey & family, Carolyn Carey, Carl Carey & Family Annetreia Williams & family, Brenda Martin & family, Sheila Butterfield & Family, Beverley Deveaux & family, Kevin Moxey & family, Ruby Ingraham & family, Eddison Lightbourn & family, Tyrone Bethel & Family, Alcine Rolle, Tarpum Bay Community, Dennis Carey& Family, Eva Rolle and Family, Noralee Rolle & Family, Nigel Curtis Sr., Jerry Wilson, Sherry Sands & family, Quella & Virgie, Bernadette Sweeting & family, Debra Moxey & family, Bishop Jeffery & Nadine Knowles, Sherbert Bethel, Sherrard Coakley, Staff at lookout Cay, Staff at PMH (Male Medical 2), Family of Eugene Carey, Family of Kenneth Carey, John Carey & family, family of Kenneth Reginal Carey.

Viewing will be held in the Hope Room on Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm and at the Church from 9:00am on Saturday until service time

JAMES EDGAR SYMONETTE, 83

will be held at Rock Sound Methodist Church, Rock Sound, Eleuthera on Saturday July 19th, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Rev. James D. Neilly BCMC, Elton Symonette CBC. Interment will follow in Yellow Ground Public Cemetery.

He was predeceased by his dear wife, Florence Symonette; brothers, Ednol, Robert “Anslom” & Edmund Symonette.

He is survived by his, Children, Wayne Neely, Laverne (Peter) Bridgewater, WR/Insp Gwendolyn Symonette (Hilton) Pinder, Vashti Symonette; Grandchildren, Wayne Jr., Egan Neely, Payton (Henrietta) Bridgewater, Lavonya (Kevron) Sands, Ashby Pinder, Lavender “Teka” Ferguson; Great Grandchildren, Kaiden and Kyrie Sands; Sisters, Ida (Teddy) Symonette, Patricia Saunders, Margaret Johnson; Brothers-In-law, Edrin (Tony) Symonette (deceased), Basil Saunders (deceased), William Johnson, Jeff Hanna; Sisters-In-law, Rosemary Symonette (deceased) Corrine Hanna, Nannette Conyers, Anita Hanna, Lavenia Hanna; Nieces & Nephews, Antoinette (Richards) Sands, Margarita (Jerome) Hill, Gertrude Saunders, Edrin Sr. (Christine) Symonette Archie Symonette, Sean Sr. (Monique) Symonette, Marcia (Dwayne) Seymour, Elton Sr. (Florena) Symonette, Ivan Sr. (Marilyn) Symonette, Monica Lloyd, Gretchen Nelson, Shellrene Bethel, Meridith Miller, Abigail (Antoine) Neely, Raphael (Dagmar) Johnson, Jason (Charlene) Johnson, Myron (Shakita) Johnson, Tamika (Francis) Rahming, Shenique (Otis) Moxey, Dedrie Nelson, Jason Symonette, Dion (Monica), Robert Symonette, Kara Bowleg, Carla & Edmund Symonette. Relatives & Friends, Minard Smith & Family, Sidney Smith & Family, Sandra & Sharlene Symonette & Family, Garth & Tony Sands, Erma Sands & Family, Althea Roberts & family, Evelyn Deal & Family, Lily Nixon & family, Alvene Sands & family, Avis Pyfrom & family, Naomi Davis & family, Mayfield Young & Family, Helen Davis & Family, Marie Robins & Family, George W. Weech & family, Claudia Sands & Family, Cynthia Gibson & Family, Breon Leary & Family, Theola Cleare & Family, Eulamae Symonette, Otis Cooper Jr, Horton Family, Glenroy Aranah, Thelma Hall, Sybiline Taylor, Felease Knowles, Godfrey Deveaux, Veta Sands, Sterlin Wilkinson, Albertha Mackey, Hanna Family of Bimini, Hon. Clay Sweeting, MP Central & South Eleuthera, PLP Family, Doctors, Nurses & Staff of the Rock Sound Clinic, Rock Sound Methodist Church, St. Luke’s Parish Rock Sound, Prince Hall, Elks of the World, Odd Fellows, Supreme Council, Kiwanis, the communities of Rock Sound, Eleuthera and Bimini and a host of other relatives & friends.

Funeral Services For

Harold Kirklin Burrows Jr., 21 affectionately called “KJ”

of South Beach, New Providence, Bahamas will be held on Friday, July 18, 2025, 11:00am at Frist Holiness Church of God, First Holiness Way, Bamboo Town, New Providence. Offciating will be Bishop Gregory A. Collie, JP assisted by other ministers of the gospel. Interment will be held in Old Trail Cemetery, Abundant Life Road, New Providence.

Left to cherish his memories are his son: Lamari Burrows; mother: Cheena Riley-Kenton; father: Harold Kirklyn Burrows Sr.; step father: Hubert Kenton; grandmother: Menera Riley; adopted mothers: Yvette Farrington and Samantha Hamilton; sister: Tylia Babbs; brothers: Otario (Brittany) Riley, Eddie Kemp, Shadon Riley, Labron Burrows and Aleem Riley; special friend: Leniejah Farrington; nephews: Jaytyro Hanna, Zion Clarke, Aiden Heastie and Lanardo Burrows; aunts: Patrice Riley, Pandora Thurston, Denisea Douglas, Glendina Burrows and Portia Russell; uncle: Wayde Riley and Supt. Frankie Sweeting; grand uncles: Wendall McGregor, Paul Burrows, Foster Riley and Allison Moss; grand aunt: Beverly Curry and Claramae McGregor; god mother: Nicola Forbes and Jennymae; god father: Fredrick Douglas; cousins: Shacoya, Kadi, Stario Thurston, WPC Libz, Tattianna Martin, RBDF Woman Marine Briantae Riley, Christinque Saunders, T’arjahnaye Green, Dennis Brown, Jayden Woodside, Jason Woodside, Wayde Riley Jr., Tawayde Riley, Dexter Riley Jr., Kimrin Higgs, Kordell Russell, Kendal Russell, Keniesha Russell, Lotita Brown, Rashad Rahming, Troy Rolle, Shaquelle Burrows, Destiny Burrows; other relatives & friends including: Preva, Tavania, Allison, Anthon, Anwar Moss, Tiffany McGregor, Gralin McGregor, Alma McGregor, Oraly McGregor, Dwayne McGregor, CSO Police Quincy & Kevin McGregor, Peter Pea, Petrell Pickstock, Tecoya Curry, Eltrines, Eriicka Ferguson, Edrina, Edwin, Edward, Edriko, Antone McGregor, Francita Strachan and family, Daranee Pickney, Carimae McKinney, Lavania Munnings, Rakeem Strachan, Lavada Feaster and family, Bishop Gregory Collie and First Holiness Church of God family, the entire Superwash Family, Samantha Collie, Lavarda, Leniqua, Keyanna, Leonard Farrington, Amalia Charlton, Santonia Sawyer, Samuel McCoy, Tyron Neilly, Shawn Benjiman, Aaliyah, Dawn, Alaeia, Kerrington, Romeo, the Nottage Family, the Culmersville Family, Evamae Rahming and family, Regina Green and family, Kendra Mackey, Kendra and Toby Mackey and family.

We sincerely apologize if your name was not mentioned. Please know it was

never our intention to overlook anyone. Your love, support, and presence in Kjay’s life meant the world to him and to us. We are deeply grateful for each and every one of you during this time of remembrance and healing.

The family is requesting persons to wear navy or light to celebrate his life.

Viewing will be held in the Serenity Suite at Restview Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium Limited Robinson & Soldier Roads on (TODAY) Thursday from 10:00am to 5:00pm and at the church on Friday from 9:30am until service time.

Egsmena Ann Sheridon Parkes, 60

of R. E. Cooper Estates, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly of St. Catherine, Jamacia will be held on Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 10:00 am at Believer’s Gospel Chapel, Prince Charles Drive, New Providence. Offciating will be Pastor Roderick Y Rolle. Interment will be held in Lakeview Memorial Gardens, John F. Kennedy Drive, New Providence.

Memories will always linger in the hearts of her daughters: Sasha Hemmings, Demoya Morgan, Dominique Morgan and Felicia Flowers; sister: Nichola Burton; brothers: Anthony Parkes and Tashion Johnson; grandchildren: Eden Paul and Mason Morgan; nieces and nephews: Melissa Parkes, Nicolin White, Sweden Martin, Dontae Parkes, Tashion Johnson Jr. and Zamir Burton; grandnephew: Nickai White; step father: Horace Johnson; relatives and friends: Beverly & Geno Nairn and family, Anne PrattMoss, and Berchadette Moss, Maxine Munroe, Daryl Munroe and Cheryl MunroeJones, Genaye and RBDF Senior Commander William Sturrup and family, Dionne Comery, Melvin Whorms, Antoinette and Ashley Rutherford and family, Majorie and John Culmer, W/Insp. Monique Turnquest and family , Rosenell McKenzie and family, Leisha and Dwayne Wallace and family, Monica Cole, Franklyn Paul, Rosie Foulkes and family, Latoya Lee, Pastor Roderick and Veronica Rolle, Believers Gospel Chapel; other friends and family. The family wishes to express profound gratitude and love to the following persons who were infuential in our mom’s life over the past 20 plus years of her tenure, Beverly Nairn, Ann Moss, Maxine Munroe and Pastor Roderick Y. Rolle.

Viewing will be held on Friday in the Serenity Suite at Restview Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium Limited Robinson and Soldier Roads from 10:00am to 5:00pm and at the church on Saturday from 8:30am until service time.

Semi-Military Funeral Service For

Leading Seaman Stephen Whylly, 63

of Spruce Street, Nassau Village, New Providence, Bahamas will be held on Friday, July 18, 2025, 11:00am at Emmanuel Gospel Chapel, Emmanuel Way off Soldier Road. Offciating will be Rev. Dr. Patrice T. Smith JP, MO, CEO, Pastor. Interment will be held in Southern Cemetery, Cowpen and Spikenard Roads, New Providence, Bahamas.

He was predeceased by his mother: Shirley Mae Whylly; father: Charles Whylly; brothers: Patrick Carroll & Ricardo Whylly.

Left to mourn his absence are his wife: Regina Whylly; children: Iesha & Stevejay Whylly; grandchildren: Ahmad Bain Jr. & Ayden Bain; sisters: Sherry Gibson and Pastor Melanie Bodie; brother: Phillip Whylly; brothers-in-law: Lester Gibson, Kim Bodie, Cedrick Cash, Dedrick Cash, Christopher Sands; sisters-in-law: Lashanda Sands, Anastacia Cash, Beverley Cash; nieces & nephews: Kimworth Bodie, Able Woman Marine Shakera Gibson- RN , Lester Gibson Jr., Tiffany & Taneisha Gibson, Neveah & Tashae Whylly, Keito & Juliette Sands, Sydney Jr. & Arachelle Rolle, Lynden, Rashad, Cedrick Jr., Cody Cash, Diandra Sainville, Darcel & Rashea Cash, Sydnease & Carnisha Rolle, Dunte & Devaughnte’ Perigord, Chris Jr., Christin, Chrishawn Sands; aunts: Viola Wallace & Debbie-Ann Sawyer, Ruthnell Rodgers & Family, Raphaleta Rolle, Mutel Rolle; uncles: Bruce Rolle & Family & Stanley Rolle & family; cousins: Deaconess Gloria (Elder Joel )Thompson and family, Mary Whymns and family, Carl, Louise, David and Fredrick Whyley, Margaret Taylor, Samuel Lindsay, Rosemarie Mackey and Family, Theresa Bonaby and family, Sharon (Theophilus) Dean and family, Ricky, Basil, Phillipa, Aniska Sawyer and Family, Terry Bain and Family, Christine Sawyer and family, Chantelle Gentle and family, Linda Evans, Pastor Jeffery Evans and family, Minister Walter (Laverne) Evans and Family, Everette Evans and Rae Evans, Samuel Thompson and family, James Thompson and family, Emma, Pauline, Alfred Thompson and family, Ralph Gibson and family, Sophia Bain and family, Rev. Kenneth Bain, Sherrine Collin’s family, Shavanti Black, Elaine and Sonia, Marsha Smith, Evelyn Neely, Patricia Pennerman, Michael, Shawn, Terrence and

Sherise Rolle, the entire Cash Family especially Donald Cash & family; and other relatives & friends including: Living Waters Kingdom Ministry Family, Miracle Deliverance Outreach Ministries Family, Emmanuel Gospel Chapel Family, Faith United Baptist Church Family, International Prayer & Deliverance Ministry - Bishop Lawrence & Macarla Rolle, Prophetess Dr. Patrice T. Smith, Royal Bahamas Defence Force & Squad Mates of Entry 15, Lisa Elliott and the Hepburn Family, Debra Morgenroth, Ethan Smith, Tasha Cindy Rolle, Valerie Lightbourne, Tina Gibson and family, Elsaida Farrington and family, Elkino Brown and family, Adderley family, Elaine and family, Emily Ferguson, Solomon Rolle, Munnings Family, Ritchie Family, Bullard Family, Brown Family, McKenzie Family, Rahming family, Sands Family, The Nassau Village Community Family.

Viewing will be held in the Celestial Suite at Restview Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium Limited Robinson & Soldier Roads on (TODAY) Thursday from 10:00am to 5:00pm and on Friday at the church from 9:30am until service time.

Funeral Service For

Winifred Inez Daley Palmer, 92

of Hay Street, New Providence, Bahamas will be held on (TODAY) Thursday July, 17, 2025 at 11:00 am at St. Agnes Anglican Church, Baillou Hill Road, Grants Town, New Providence. Offciating will be Venerable Archdeacon Keith N. Cartwright assisted by Rev’d Fr. Howard L.L Bethel. Interment will be held in Ebenezer Cemetery, Shirley Street, New Providence, Bahamas.

Her memories will forever live in the hearts of her 7 living children: Sidney, Deborah, Andrew, Donald, Mark, Keith and Francis; 52 grandchildren, 72 greatgrandchildren and treasured friends and family members especially brother-in-law: Captain Fernley Palmer, Tyrone Palmer, Donnie Hanna, Kendal and Rose and a host of other relatives and friends.

Viewing will be held at the church on (TODAY) Thursday from 9:30am until service time.

Memorial Services For

Kent Antonio Clarke, 57

of Boughton Subdivision, New Providence, Bahamas will be held on Friday, July 18, 2025, 5:00pm at St. Gregory’s Anglican, Carmichael Road, New Providence. Offciating will be Canon Peter Scott. Cremation was held.

Left to treasure his memory are his son: Kent Antonio Clarke; daughters: Tineisha ClarkeWhite and Lakesha Rolle; grandsons: Jayden, Kymani Clarke and Sebastian Adderley; granddaughters: Reairah Saunders and Sa’maire Clarke; sisters: Sandra Clarke and Sharon Frazier; brothers: Kevin, Gregory, Bursil, Kenneth, and Michael Clarke; sister-in-law: Audreyana, Desiree, Anne, Deborah, Shirley and Movena Bowe-Clarke; brother-in-law: Danny Tynes and James Price; nieces: Letticia, Ashley, Alexis, Terese, Carolyn, Alicia, Philsha and Dr. Raquel Clarke, Trevania (Frank) Clarke-Hall, Kennia Clarke-Butt, Kendra Clarke-Lima, Joycelyn Szasz, Georgina Bolware of Atlanta Georgina, Cecile Chinye of North Carolina, Karon Fernander of Florida, Denise Culver of Georgia, Olayinka Burrows, Carla Edwards, Sonia Bethel, Cynthia Ambrose, Evette and Cordell Frazier, Gavana Barr, Nicola Williams, Vangerine Nairn, Precious and Viola Price, Anastacia Dougles and Quincy Johnson; nephews: Henry Jr., Lawrence Jr., Edrico and Luke Frazier, Roneil Ricardo, Shervin, and Omar Johnson. Dayne, Cameron and D’Meo Clarke, Trevor Bethel, Godfrey Fernander, Dancyn, Daynan (Lowree) and Dion (Julaca)Tynes; grandnieces & nephews and a host of other relative and friends including: Patricia Grant, Gerlane Ferguson, Edwina Gibson, Valentine, Clarence, Althamese, Bernice Cox and family, Gloria and Roy Antoine, Brenda Williams, Ismae Cox, Judymae Colebrooke, Joyann Archer, Terrance and Julian Ferguson, Rev, Reno and Bronwen Smith, Rodney Johnson, King Errisson Johnson, Ricco ‘Cammy’ Ferguson and Carno McKenzie, Pedro and Charlene Darling and family, Hensil, Elkin, Linford, Everlyn, Rosemary, Beverly, Pamela Collie, Tiffany Pickstock, Lisa Rolle, Prescola Deveaux-Thompson, Bryan, Neville, Tanya and Nina Woodside and Family, Helena Duncanson (Toni), Holly (Bridgette), Tashie (Meredith), Gigi McDonald, Sophia Robinson, Candia Brown and Kendal Adderley, Eloise and Matthew Culmer, Kevin Hanna, Agath Sherman &

Family, Alvin, Daisy, Peat, Jeffery Clarke (Goat) and family, Eldece Clarke, Dencil Munnings, Kathleen Culmer and family, Reno, Reynold, Steve (Bids) and Kirk, Segman Stubbs and Family, Mousie, Hughie (Basar), Andy, Jared, Joey Eldon, Shania, Shortie, Lincoln, John, Gippy, Sean Turnquest, Bats, GT (Greg), Buzzard (Red Hot), Tony” Gold Teeth” Brown, Hartman Rolle and family, Alfred McPhee, Fredrick, Audley Zonicle, staff of Eva Airways, the Miami Street community, the South Andros community, the Misty Gardens community, the South Andros community, the Misty Garden community and the Boughton Subdivision community.

Baby Girl

Tyrie Yvonne Adjani Robinson

of Eaton Road, Yellow Elder Gardens, New Providence, Bahamas will be held on Friday, July 18, 2025at 11:00am in the Chapel at Restview Memorial Mortuary & Crematorium Limited, Robinson and Soldier Roads, New Providence. Offciating will be Pastor Practon Patton. Cremation was held.

Left to mourn are her parents: Paula Patton and Tyrese Robinson; siblings: Genesis Minnis, Tylesha, Rudesha and Tyrese Robinson Jr.; grandparents: Monique Bastian, Debrah Williams-Anderson, Chyanna Dorsett-Hall, Denise Curtis and Thomas Robinson; aunts: Pederika Edward’s Chea Bethell, Petra Patton, Elvanique Symonette, Faniesha Dorlean, Angel Lafeur, Michalla Mott, Lovisha and Tampa Robinson, Lyndesha Dorsette, Shaniqua Newbold and LapetriaBrown; uncles: Deon Scavella, Thomas Robinson Jr., Paul Cleare, Aston Burrows, Paul and Preston Patton, Philmore Pratt, Elvis Symonette and Cordero Lafrance; numerous cousins including but not limited to: Sterlanda Bastian, Vernett and Rose Newbold, Jarome and Prescola Patton, Stacey Dean, Michelle Bowleg, Teka Olisma, Barnell Gray and Hillary Burrows, Doctors and Nurses of the Antenatal Ward, Maternity/Labor, Dialysis Unit, and Specialty Clinic and other relatives and friends too numerous to mention,

Funeral Service For Death Notices For

Sheila Mae Minns, 72

of Rosedale Street (Rolle Avenue), New Providence, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, July 19, 2025, 11:00am at The Annex Baptist Cathedral, Wulff and Pinedale Roads. Offciating will be Apostle Rev. Dr. Mitchell E. Jones assisted by other ministers of the gospel. Interment will be held in Woodlawn Gardens, Soldier Road, New Providence.

Sheila peacefully passed away, to be with her Heavenly Father, in the comfort of her home. She will forever live in the hearts of her children: Monique Smith, Bridgette (Robert) Rahming, Troy (Vanessa) Ferguson and Stephanie Symonette; grandchildren: Mark Edgecombe Jr., Demeka Deveaux, Robert Jr. and Raj Rahming, Asia and Paige Ferguson, Kassidy and Kaiden Symonette; great grandchildren: Destiny and Mark Edgecombe III; sisters: Ivy Minns, Sandra Butler, Pandora Bannister, Louise Young (Michael) and Janet King; brothers: Don Rolle Sr., Daniel, Simeon, Nigel and Bertram Minns; nieces and nephews: Roberto (Chandra) Minns, Sheena Minns, Leonardo Cartwright, Anthony Butler Jr., Sanovia and Thomas Sands, Valentino, Duran and Devonni Davis, Donetra Adderley, Donisha Griffn, Don Jr. and Shadawnya Rolle, Greg Jr., Thorn, Taron, and Thornishka Minns, Shantel, Valentino, Sonia, Shavonette, Lavario, Tito, Diallo and Kimberly Minns, Kamari and Ivontae Minns, Leeland and Leandra, Janiyah, Philano Brown, J’Lynn and Gervenique; sisters-inlaw: Barbara Davis, Corene, Nina, Melissa and Esther Minns; adopted daughters: Brenda Rahming, Raquel Bethel and Anthonique Cleare; adopted son: Phillip “Con” Cooper; cousins: Children and family of the late Merlene, Austin & Leviticus Rolle and Gladstone Rolle of Farmer’s Hill, Exuma, Minns family of Exuma, Davis family (Rt. Hon. Phillip Brave Davis); other relatives and friends: Maria Taylor, Leola Bain, Mildred, Ilene, Reverend Oscar and Venincha Moss, Eddie, Etric and Linda, Marcillis Knowles, Gregory Coakley, the Rt. Hon. Perry Gladstone Christie, the Rt. Hon. Fred Mitchell, Min. Jomo Campbell, Apostle Mitchell Jones, Reverend Lorenzo Symonette, Bishop Rudolph Balfour, Dudley and Canrea Symonette, The Sweeting family, Collie family, Turnquest family, New Wine Kingdom Ministries, Annex Baptist Cathedral family, Rahming family, Nottage family, Bannister family, Symonette family, Bethel family, Knowles family and Rolle Avenue family, Jarvis Saville, Tanna Maynard, Dwayne Brown, Barbara and David Fox, Sanya, Dellon, Jeremiah, Miah, Charity, Devonique, Paulette Mitchell, Antoinette Russell, Jade, Knowles family, Management and Staff of Poseidon’s Table and the entire Rolle Avenue family.

Viewing will be held on Friday in the Celestial Suite at Restview Memorial Mortuary & Crematorium Limited Robinson & Soldier Roads from 10:00am to 5:00pm and at the church on Saturday from 9:30am until service time.

Jonathan Peter Smith, 66

of Lee Street, Nassau Village, New Providence, Bahamas died at his residence on Saturday, July 12, 2025.

He is survived by his son: Reese Blair; daughters: Esther Denise Smith, Indira Smith, Shenika Rolle, Gloria and Khia Smith; grandchildren: Deangelo and Ashley Smith, Nevaeh Sands, Kennyon Mackey Jr., Melissa, Hilda, Claudesha and Patrick Jr.; special friend: Anita Moss; sisters: Gina Smith and Melvise Gibson; and a host of other relatives and friends.

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

Daniel Rollon, 60

of Christie Avenue, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly of Great Britan, United Kingdom died at his residence on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.

He is survived by his wife: Bridgitte Rollon; mother and step father: Shirley and Jack Vickers; father: Jose Rollon; daughters: Danielle and Danae; sons: Keithan and Danero; adopted daughter: Megan Young; sisters: Virginia, Elyse Rodgers and Celina; brothers: Richard (Justine), Ryan and Sean; mother-inlaw: Jenniefred Higgs and a host of other relatives and friends.

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

Michael Brian McDonald, 44

of Mullings Lane, East Street North, New Providence, Bahamas died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Monday, June 14, 2025.

He is survived by his mother: Michelle McDonald; step father: Mark Stubbs; son: Michael McDonald Jr.; daughters: Destiny & Crystal McDonald; step daughters: Mikel McDonald, Devonya Pratt; son-in-law: Ernest Lockhart; siblings: Teneille Bodie-Wildgoose, Raynard McDonald, Sicily Stubbs; brotherin-law: Myron Wildgoose; grandchildren: Ashley McDonald, Grace Higgs, Nacardo Campbell, Shamih Kemp; nephews: Trey Bastian, Matai McDonald and a host of other relatives and friends.

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

Death Notices For

Makella Monique Stubbs, 47

of Fire Trail Road, New Providence, Bahamas died at Princess Margaret Hospital on Monday, July 7, 2025.

She is survived by her sons: Shaquille and Febrion Farrington; daughter: Shakell Farrington; siblings: Alma Gardiner, Sandra Cooper, Stanley and Arthur Butler, Pamela Allen, Patricia, Alys, Alex, Alando and Alphese Stubbs, Pandora Wallace and Cathrine Gibson; grandchildren: Calli McDonald and Cairo James and numerous relatives and friends.

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

Deonte Donnavon Burnside, 25

of Cassandra Close, Golden Gates #2, New Providence, Bahamas died on Thursday, July 10, 2025 at the Princess Margaret Hospital.

He is survived by his mother: Shenique D. Ferguson; father: Devon Burnside; grandparents: Pastor Prophetess Julia Johnson, Rex and Janet Burnside; brothers: Devonté, Devaughn, Devon, Donnavon, Deron and Darvin Burnside, Chavez Smith and Christopher Williams; sisters: Devonya, Destiny, Lachontae and Skyler Burnside; numerous aunts, uncles, grandaunts, granduncles, cousins and a host of other relatives and friends.

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

Ms. Iris Patricia Sears, 71

of #529 Jamaica Avenue, Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas and formerly of Forbes Hill, Exuma, Bahamas died at her residence on Sunday, July 13th, 2025

She is survived by her mother: Bloneva Sears; sisters: Vernita Rolle, Olive Morley and Willamae Clarke; brothers: Philip Sears, Terry Sears and Thomas Sears; numerous nieces nephews, in-laws and a host of other relatives and friends.

Arrangements for the funeral service are being fnalized and will be announced at a later date.

Mr. Christopher Gordon Kemp, 67

of #15A Paradise Lane, Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas and formerly of Rock Sound, Eleuther, Bahamas died at his residence on Friday, July 4th, 2025.

Left to cherish his memories are his many relatives and friends especially his family at Rock Sound, Eleuthera.

Arrangements for the Funeral Service are being fnalized and details will be announced at a later date.

Funeral Service For

Ms.

Dionne

Nicolette Williams, 56

of # 474 Grenada Avenue, Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas will be held on Friday, July 18th, 2025, 10:00 a.m. at New Life Worship Center, Park Royal Drive off Coral Road, Freeport, Grand Bahama. Offciating will be Pastor C. Alvin Smith. Cremation will follow.

She was predeceased by her brothers: Patrick and Davie Williams.

Precious memories will linger in the hearts of her darling daughter: Jordan Nicole Williams; precious grandchildren: Jer’vante Forbes, Jer’tae Forbes and Jaylen Forbes; mother: Beryl Williams; father: David Williams (Patrice); brother: Mark Williams (Sarah); sisters: Davitta, Nicole and Alisha Williams; nephew: Christian Williams; nieces: Whitney Fernander (Shaquille), Savannah, Sophia, Kierra, Selah, Tamar, and Naama Williams; uncles: Carl Brennen (Michelle), Hugh Brennen, and Michael Brennen (Barbara); aunts: Edna Perry(Guy), Nellie Brennen, Sharon Brennen-Haylock (Claude) and Sheryl Wood (Arnold); grandnephew: Naim Fernander; cousins: Donald Demeritte (Sue), Dr. Edwin Demeritte, Michelle Demeritte, Stacia Williamson (Brent), Debbie Cross (Conrad), Denise Couch, Dr. Dawn Ewing (Rufus), Gary Perry, Gail Rahming (Rory), Andrea Haygood, Cara Hunt(Stephen), Ryan Wood (Alphanique), Jason Wood, Chike Brennan, Ekundayo Brennan (Samantha), Kamilah Brennan, Anthony Brennan and AbbieAnna Brennen; best friend: Miriam Carroll; numerous friends including: Phalicia McDonald, Likeira Johnson, Verona Elliot, Susan Buzzi, Lydia Powell, Alexess Simmons, Bobbie Nicholls, Teachers and Staff at Bishop Michael Eldon School, Lakatia Gibson, Autumn Wildgoose and staff at Hugh Campbell Primary School, Sherene Pinder, Kizzie Bowe-Herry, Teachers and Staff at Maurice Moore Primary School, G. B. Catholic High Graduating Class of 1986; and a host of other relatives too numerous to mention; special thanks to: Brittney Kemp, Brianca Hepburn, Georgie Forbes, Pastor C. Alvin

and Rochelle Smith and the Christ Commission Church Family, The Grand Bahama Cancer Society, Nurse Teja Joseph and the Nurses at the Oncology Center Princess Margaret Hospital, Dr. Aryanna Brown, Dr. Lynden Cooper, Medical Team of Doctors and Nurses at the Rand Memorial Hospital.

Viewing will be held in the “Celestial Suite” at Restview Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium Limited, #11-A Coral Road, Freeport, Grand Bahama on Thursday “TODAY” from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and at the Church on Friday from 8:30 a.m. until service time.

Death Notice For

Mr. Greg Utel Bullard Jr., 37

of #115 Columbus Drive, Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas died at the Rand Memorial Hospital, Freeport, Grand Bahama on Wednesday, June 18th, 2025.

He is survived by his parents: Pastor Greg and Lady Christine Bullard; brother: Jethro Bullard; grandparents: Daswell and Sylvia Bevans; aunts: Melita Bullard, Valeria Bullard-Major, Shirlene Bullard-Rolle (Spencer), Ingrid Delva (Elder Ellison), Veronica BainPennerman, Lynette Albury (Eric), Sandra (Raddi), Charliese Bevans and Kim Bevan; uncles: Rasheed, Paul Dazwell, Keith and Kevin Bevans; grandaunts: Ververine Wilmott and Dorothy Dames; cousins: Sheldon Bullard Sr., Orthland Strachan; special friend: McGreg Russell, Pastor Keith Palmer, Pastor Dudley Cooper, Pastor Hutchson Williamson and Glen Rolle; and a host of other Relatives and Friends including: Rolle Town, Exuma family and Martin family (EMR).

Arrangements for the Funeral Service are being fnalized and details will be announced at a later date.

Funeral Service For

Mr. Jonathan Deveaux, 83

of Bartlett Hill, Eight Mile Rock, Grand Bahama, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, July 19th, 2025, 11:00 a.m. at St. Stephen’s Anglican Church, Bartlett Hill, Eight Mile Rock, Grand Bahama. Offciating will be The Rev’d Fr. Rudolph Cooper assisted by The Rev’d Fr. Kirkland H. Russell Jr. Interment will follow at St. Stephen’s Cemetery, Bartlett Hill, Eight Mile Rock, Grand Bahama.

He was predeceased by his parents: Mary Smith and William H. Deveaux; son: Jackson Deveaux; brother: Basil R. Deveaux; sister: Inez DeveauxBrown.

Left to cherish his memory and legacy are his loved ones who remember him dearly are his wife: Beana Deveaux; children: Anthony, Gaylene Deveaux-Rigby, James, Christopher, Linda and William Deveaux; sonsin-law: James Rigby and Chala Hijo de Dios; daughters-in-law: Mrs. Dorothy Deveaux and Mrs. Seleanne S. Deveaux; grandchildren: Antonia, Jessica, Sophia, Anreeka, Jazmine and Lindishia Deveaux, Shaynelle Rigby, James Jr., Christina, Jeremy, Beanna and Samuel Deveaux, Reneka Christie, Markus, William Jr., Cyleste, Anthony Jr., Armina, Jalena and Semaj Deveaux; great grandchildren: Rhyanna Brown, Raymira Pennington, Samuel Russell II, Careem, Calvin and Cale Austin, Dhillan Grant and Shanghai Outten; brothers: Edward J., Ivan PJ, and Levy A. Deveaux; sisters-in-law: Beverly, Florence, Irma and Kathy Deveaux, Brenda Martin; nephews: Ricardo P., Dion C., Giovanni J., Samuel Jr., Dominic and Jermaine Deveaux, Rodney Pierre and Reynold Antione; nieces: Pearl Deveaux-Stubbs, Brenda Deveaux, Linda Deveaux-Frances, Deidre Martin Johnson, Garnell Pouche, Kim Johnson, Judy Taylor Davis, Marie Danielle Antione Viad; numerous grandnieces and nephews, cousins, all of whom he loved dearly including: Marina Fernander, Alexander ‘Smokey’ Fernander, Dr. A Melanie Fernander-Lightbourne, Denice Bethel, Everette and Cyril Thurston, Arlington Allen, Marion Lewis, Marco Nicolls, Nancy Dean,

Lamberd Miller, Charles Mullings, Stephanie Bowleg; and a host of special friends who became like family to him over the years: Chief Superintendent Darrell Weir, Oscar and Geniva Campbell, Wellington and Carnetta Edgecombe, Theophilus Jones, Whitfeld Jones, Henderson HJ Jones, David DC Jones, Annette Bowleg, Ruth Roberts, Aquilla Seymour ,Greg Ferguson, Kim and Cindy Moss, Lisa Cartwright, Lenora Hield, Kenrick Nair, Elvis Hepburn, Earl Campbell, Roscow G. Campbell, Rene Newbold, Pritcherde Reggie Johnson, Butch Johnson, Bryan Johnson, Adina Coakley, Naomie Taylor, Linda Johnson, Teresa Johnson Wolf, Pam Stubbs, Jennifer, Henry Williams, family and friends from Cat Island and Members at St. Stephen’s Anglican Church.

Viewing will be held in the “Serenity Suite” at Restview Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium Limited, #11-A Coral Road, Freeport, Grand Bahama on Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and at the Church on Saturday from 9:30 p.m. until service time.

Death Notice For

Ms. Frances Lorraine Miller, 78

of # 26 Pearl Avenue, Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas died at the Rand Memorial Hospital, Freeport, Grand Bahama on Thursday, July 10th, 2025.

She is survived by her grandchildren: Leslie Crawley, Mikel and Shannise Wright, LaKeshia and Delvin Marche; numerous great grandchildren; sisters: Betty Taylor, Mae Beckford, Edna Pugh, Gloria Johnson, Sandra Gibson and Stephanie Dean; brothers: Rolley Gibson and Cecil Gibson; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

Arrangements for the Funeral Service are being fnalized and details will be announced at a future date.

Funeral Service For

Mrs. Berthlyn Dorothea Culmer, 80

of #105 Bearing Lane, Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, July 19th, 2025, 12:30 p.m. at The Pro-Cathedral of Christ the King, East Altantic Drive and Pioneer’s Way, Freeport, Grand Bahama. Offciating will be Canon Norman Lightbourne assisted by Fr. Colin Saunders, Canon Curtis Robinson and Fr. DeAngelo Bowe. Cremation will follow.

She was predeceased by her sons: Philip Knowles and Dewitt Culmer.

Precious memories will linger in the hearts of her devoted husband: Naaman Culmer; cherished daughter: Stephanie Culmer-Griffn; her sons: Dereck Knowles and Orville Culmer Sr.; step daughter: Miriam and Tennille Culmer; grandsons: Dominique Sr. and De’antez Knowles, Adrian Knowles, Orville Culmer Jr., Stephan Griffn, Renaldo McCartney and D/C 3452 Paul Thompson III; granddaughters: Philicia Knowles, Rickea Culmer Johnson, Tone’e and Tonya Griffn, Derenique and DeAntonique Knowles and Brittany Knowles; great granddaughters: Natishia Johnson, Madison Knowles, Kenyire Pinder, Kendera Knowles, Autumn, Anthavia and Antaleah Knowles; great grandsons: Dominique Knowles Jr., Winston Sutherland, Jayden Knowles, Jacyn Bethel and Joel Jamari Reckley; sister: Maud Antoinette Outten; brothers-in-law: Edward and Maynard Culmer; sisters-in-law: Pamela Knowles and Delores Culmer; nieces and nephews: Janet Thompson, S. Dianne Miller, Andrea Saunders, John Knowles, Caroline Abdule and family, Alma Albury and family, Raymond Darling (Althamese) and family, Gayle Outten (Andrew Sr.) Moncur, Anthony Outten, Leisa Knowles, Chauntell Knowles-Williams (Anthony), Roshel CareyPierre, Andrea Knowles and family and Andrew Knowles, Monalisa Culmer, Dewar Culmer, Edwardo Culmer and Angela Culmer-Saunders, Marilyn Saunders, Tredico Culmer, Karen Culmer, Calvin Culmery, Bradley Culmer, Jameko Culmer, Kirk Culmer, Dr. Leonard Culmer, Gertrude Coverley, Jaqueline Lewis, Laurel Bullard, Ashley Culmer, Worrell Pinder, Trevor Pinder, Darren Pinder, Rodriquez Pinder, Desaarria Johnson, Dorsey Thompson; Grandnieces and Nephews: Shanto (Rolanda) Albury, Kendra (Joseph) Symonette, Tomico (Mae) Albury, Amiel, Adriel, Alfred Jr. Albury, Anika Wright, Darlene (Neil) Murphy, Tinika (Vernard) Pinder, Tekeshia, Tikira, and Weston Jr. Saunders, Terria (Renaldo) Hoyte, Jaynae, Zane and Kiano Knowles, Chadé Peterson, D’ondre, Devonnia, and Danielle Miller, Andrew Jr. and Adriann Moncur, Aaden Munroe, Alexandra, Michelle and Rachel Outten, Rayneth, Raemiesha, Ajna, Shamond, Rashan, Jamon, Teia, Jamaal (Victoria) and Rashaad Darling; god children: Latiska Bowleg, Melissa Bain, Takara Cash-Butler, Allen Pinder, Royann and Roya Williamson, Ashley Sawyer

Jr. and Druscilla Butterfeld; childhood friend: Her Excellency Cynthia Pratt, Governor General of The Commonwealth of The Bahamas; and a host of other Relatives and Close Friends including: Jason King, Javon Reckley, Thereze McKenzie, Yvette Smith Rolle, Renee DeGregory Reid and family, Dr. Saida Bowe, Tony Griffn, Marcus Cooper, Mrs. Tammy Elliott and family, Patricia Johnson and family, Santina Basden and family, Crystal Butler, Angella Sands, Keith and Deborah Brown, The Rev’d Father DeAngelo Bowe and family, Canon Curtis Robinson and family, Canon Norman Lightbourne and family, Rev’d Father Colin Saunders and family, Dean Harry Bain and family, Euletha Strachan and family, Pearl McCartney, Pro-Cathedral of Christ the King Grand Bahama, Priest and Members at The Cathedral (Nassau, Bahamas), Principal and Teachers, staff at Hugh Campbell Primary School, Maurice Moore Primary School, Cambridge and Co., $2 Store, Hon. and Mrs. Micheal Pintard and Members of the Free National Movement, Doctors and Nurses at the Rand Memorial Hospital, and other loved one too many to mention.

Though this list may not encompass all that she knew, please forgive any omissions, as Berthlyn’s impact on the lives of those around her was vast and deeply felt. Her spirit will live on in the memories and hearts of all who knew her.

Viewing will be held in the “Celestial Suite” at Restview Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium Limited, #11-A Coral Road, Freeport, Grand Bahama on Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and the Church on Saturday from 11:30 a.m. until service time.

Death Notice For Melcine Cleoa

Dorsett,

89

of Mastic Point, North Andros, Bahamas died the Princess Margaret Hospital on Tuesday, July 15, 2025.

She is survived by her sons: William Evans, George Dorsett Jr., Kendall Dorsett Sr., Leroy Dorsett and Leon Saunders; daughters: Sharon Dorsett-Gibson, Patrice Dorsett, Rochelle Dorsett-Pickstock and Shermaine Bain; sisters: Diana Beneby and Ruth Romer; brother: Peter Russell; 7 granddaughters; 21 grandsons; 27 great grand children a host of other relatives and friends.

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

Funeral Service for

PRUDENCE LOUISE SMITH, 77

of Palm Breeze, Marshall Road and formerly of Orange Creek, Cat Island will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, 19th July, 2025 at Agape Full Gospel Baptist Church, Kennedy Subdivision. Officiating will be Bishop Helen McPhee, assisted by other members of the gospel. Cremation will follow.

She is survived by her Husband: Harris Smith; Children: Quatova Thompson, Shantelly Symonette, Toosdai, Gemo, Nicola, Utha Smith, Kevin Malcolm, Florence Pratt-Meyer, Sherley Symonette, Anthony (Tony) Thompson; Sons-in-law: Kenneth Thompson, Janson Brown; Grand Children: Quatero, Anrose, Kiki Thompson Ouatova Thompson Jr., Toyketo Pratt, Dashan Edgecombe, Denajh, Teanna Smith, Chanelle Evans, Daeavion Sands, Token Thompson, Daviontae’, Nicholas Munnings, Jeremy Smith, Rosevelt Wright Jr., Carlton Higgs, Heidi-Jo Meyer, Tanisha Floyd, Michael Adderley Jr., Martin Davis, Trevisa Hepburn, Travis Bethel, Giovanni Bethel, Keturah Ayoko, Shaun & Janelle Lightbourne, Imani Dames, Alex, Anna-Maria Bethel, Andrew Smith, Arianna Lightbourne, Liam Bethel; Great Grand Children: Shanton, Rhiley Evans, Liam Meyer, Hailey Rahming; Brothers: Retired RBDF Chief Petty Officer Sidney Romer, and Kenneth Hutchinson; Sisters: Mrs. Deborah Romer-Skippings, and Mrs. Junamae Cunningham, Franceta Johnson; Brothers-in-law: Rollie, Ron & Randy Smith, Jeffrey Johnson; Sisters-in-law: Nurse Portia Romer, Mrs. Terryann Romer, and Mrs. Janelle Thompson, Lennie Bethel, Renadell Lockhart, Eunice Smith, Gerona Adderley, Betty Moss, Joan Scott, Michelle Knowles, Deanna Mackey, Camell Penn, Cypriann Smith, Charmaine Bain, Portia Smith; Nieces & Nephews: Rochelle Thompson-Walker, Trivea & Leonardo Culmer,

Delgardo Rolle, Takera, Tamara, & Ursula Thompson, Kendrick & Cyntich Wallace, Sophia Thompson of Abaco, Todd Thompson of Abaco, Carla & Wilfred Forestal, Alvin & De-Ann Cunningham, Cindy Romer, Sidney Quintero Romer, Nekeiva Romer, Sherriann & Artimus Gilbert, Ellardyce & Joel Murray of Abaco, Sharlene Blatch of Abaco, Inderia Thompson, Willann Mills, Kendie Edmunds, Kennisha & Tessanika Romer, Kenria & Kenwood Feaster, Keith, Gareth ”Maceo”, Jermaine, Shara & Jason Johnson, Racquel JohnsonKnowles, Earl Bethel, Tamica Lloyd, Tamara Shakir, Tangela Lockhart, Maris Wilchcombe, Marsha, Marvin, Deanka Smith, Deanka Smith, Sabrina Darville, Vandyke Adderley, Deniece Adderley, Camille Harding, Jovan Adderley, Bekenya “Tonya” Wilson, Christopher Moss, Gary Moss, Jamie Moss, Jodie Curry, Beverley, Wesley, Lashonda, Rollie Jr., Leading Seaman Atreyo Smith, Xanthe, Chianti Smith, Tyisha, Clemia Smith, Hassan, Ginger Scott, Tyler Knowles, Leading Seaman Deangelo Duncombe, Rhonnel Mackey, Cameron, Andre Rahming, Shawnell Penn, Joanna Griffin, Jasmine, Jenna, Journee Smith, Randee, Randy Jr., London, Brooklyn, Summer Smith, Ronique, R’nir, Shakhi Bain, Sabrae Gibson, Norvian, Amelio, Nefen and Adaiah Thompson; Numerous Grandnieces & Grandnephews including: Ge-Ah Smith, Ricardo Walker II, Gehm Walker, Taiden & Tatum Culmer, Wilfred, Joel, Tkai Davis, Tyreik, Jace, Colebrook, Brielle Rolle, Takoda Watson, Sarai Woodside, Antonio Ferguson, Zayden Cius, Khayden Wallace, Kenya Thompson, Kendie Edmond, Taneisha McKenzie, Jayden Edmond, D’Aeja Gaitor; Special Relatives: Hollis, Wayne, Brandon & Tanya (Jill) Roberts, Retired Commander Cheryl (Denny) Bethel, Vanria (Tiny) Lightbourne, Cheyvonne, Charlotte, Trevor and Kevin Bethel, Briquel Sherman, Uleise Rolle, Mavis Humes, Opal Mincey, Keisa Knowles, Ellen Thompson Gordon, Otis Rahming and Family, Pauline Ferguson, Dorothy Collie and Family, Felix McPhee, Maslyn, Trevor Rolle, Deborah Lockhart, Daniel Ferguson and Family, Nicole, Sasha & Kelly Fair.

We the family sincerely apologize if any names were inadvertently omitted. May God’s richest blessings be upon you.

May Her Soul Rest In Peace!

Friends may pay their last respects at Bethel Brothers Morticians and Crematorium, #44 Nassau Street on Friday 18th July 2025 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and at the church on Saturday 19th July 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to service time.

Funeral Service for

REVEREND EDWARD H. GODET, 86

of Coral Lakes, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday 24th July 2025 at Calvary Bible Church, 62 Collins Avenue. Officiating will be Pastor Rob Elliott and Pastor Kyle Maycock. Interment will follow in Lakeview Memorial Gardens & Mausoleum, John F. Kennedy Drive.

Pastor Ed Godet is survived by his wife of 62 years: Mary Louise Godet nee Hinson, their four children: Ruth Rosa (Evan) Burrows, Esther (Gerald) Wells, Paula (Kirk) Deleveaux, Naomi (Clinton) Crawford; and Edward (Tamika) Godet; Grandchildren: Henry and Andrew Burrows, Darelle, Deral Jevon, Adam and Anna Wells, Shanique (Spencer) Darville, Jaime, Jodi, Johannah Deleveaux, Gregory (Rickera) and Marc (Kevette) Taylor, Edveen (Aaron) Green and Mario (Roseline) Godet; Great grandchildren: Deja, Elianna, Summa, Logan, Neveah, Gianna, Jaylen, Roys, and Ronatty; Sisters: Eva Hilton, Maggie Moss, Rosa Mae Bain, Ruby Graham, Rose Richardson, and Hannah Gray. Predeceased by: Ethelyn (Baby) Brown, Lois Ellis, Mary Quant, and Naomi Claridge; Brothers: John Godet, George Godet, Ralph Godet, and William (Billy) Godet. Predeceased by: Melvin Godet; In-Laws: Theda Godet, Langton Hilton, David Bain, Sonia Godet, Sharon Godet, Garfield Gray, and Dinah Warzecha; Nieces & Nephews: Sylvia, Dorothy (William), Vernal (Carol), Stephanie (Linville), Daphne (Kevin), Alexandra, Donna Joan (Terry), Theodore (Portia), Lillian, Barry (Sonya), Donna (Darcy), Phillip (Jacqueline), Deryck, Elizabeth (Gregory), Stephen, Gregory (Sharlene), Theophilus (Erune), Paulette, Ian (Erma), Dien, Melvin (Richard), Woodrow (Matthew), Camille, Adrian (Anna), Candace (Julian), David, Jonathan, Bergit (Regan), Scottie, Orey (Shakiah), Delza, Deirdre (Maurice), Duncan, Alison (Doyle), Alverro (Yvette), Bernard, Georgette (Torriano), Presley,

Steve ‘Deshield’, Rashad (Cindy), Rochelle (Treco), Ryan, Karatesha, Diego (Gaynell), William (Indira), Chemaco (Paulette), Geneen (Owen), Johann, James (Ozzie), Henry, Thomas, Martha, Elizabeth, Sam, Miriam, Deborah, Karen, Valerie, Beverly, Francesca, VernVan, Levi, Anastacia, Nyoka, Telius; Grand Nieces & Nephews: Earnest, Randy, William Jr., Amanda, Linville Jr., Karissa, Julian, Jovanna, Mickel, Michael, Ezel, Rashidah, Siddiq, Theodore III, Mia, Elia, Leo, Dominic, Dimitri, Dionne, Gregory, Adam, Stephen (TJ), Geanne, Randi, Tia, Vincent, Keldrick, Kristina, Benjamin, Rachel, Maggie, Rosa, Caleb, Violet, Zion, Moriah, Orey Jr., Oreyon, Omarey, Bailey, Meryl, Bayne, Jessica, Luca, Jaden, Daniel, Alisdair, August, Benjamin, Amy, Johanna, Arthur, Olivia, Alvericio, Alyssa, Amy, Bryson, Labrea, Labrano, Kovan, Kovanne, Kovin, Nikada, Joshua, Micah, Amber, Hannah, Alexis, Gio, Miracle, M’cari, Gentyl, Shavay, Xavarie, Tyra, Tyvon, Trevonna, and Estwood; Cousins: Shirley Rodgers (and family), Dorothy Godet (and family), Marjorie Basden (and family), Othniel Duncanson (and family), George Duncanson (and family), Helen Knowles (and family); and Descendents of Ursula Woods, Vincent ‘Stoney’ Godet, Louis Duncanson, Edwin Duncanson, Winston Duncanson, James Duncanson, Carl Duncanson, David Duncanson; Other Relatives & Friends Including: Descendents of: Dr. John & Gwen Godet, Billy & Sydney Godet, Yvette Hanna, Annie Russell, Cecil Godet, Ianthe Duncanson, William Godet, and Lloyd ‘Pop’ Quant. The Gibbs and Lockhart Families, the Hinson and Rigby Families, the Stovel Family, the Allen Family, Bernadette Godet, Coralee Godet, Priscella Angie Thompson, Lionella Thompson; Special friends: The Kreiser Family, Bricemae Gibson, Dr. Indira Grimes, Guia Cuadrante, Sis Cynthia Brown & Family, Barbara Outten & Family, Marina Lee, Elvin Taylor & Family, Jeffrey & Flossiemae Cooper, Pastor Marvin & Vanessa Rolle, Ida, Derek, and Jensen Farquharson, Priscella Murphy & Family, Roger Sweeting & Family, Rupert & Edna Forde, Michelle Knowles, Barbara Malcolm, Lashan Ferguson, Tillman Bethel, Vanlock & Jan Fowler, Pastor Kyle Maycock & Members of Freeport Bible Church, Pastors Stephen Knowles, Stephen Edgecombe, Daniel Simmons & Members of Cornerstone Community Bible Church, Pastor Alex Thompson & Members of Carmichael Bible Church, along with the Superintendent, Pastors & Members of the Bahamas Evangelical Church Association, and Pastor Rob Elliott & Members of Calvary Bible Church.

Friends may pay their last respects at Bethel Brothers Morticians & Crematorium, #44a Nassau Street on Wednesday 23rd July 2025 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and at the church on Thursday 24th July 2025 from 10:00 a.m. until service time

Funeral Service for

FRANÇOISE TORCHON-NEWRY, 89

of Woodland Road West, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, 18th July, 2025 at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, West Hill Street. Officiating will be Fr. Glen Nixon assisted by other members of the clergy. Interment will follow in the Catholic Cemetery, Tyler Street.

Beautiful memories will always live in the hearts and minds of her four children: Alain Torchon-Newry, Eugene Torchon-Newry (Yvette), Mitsouko Bernard (Olester), and Pascale NewryGuy (Michael); brother and sisters: Anne-Marie Torchon and family, Ghislaine Torchon, Claire Torchon, Jean-Claude Torchon and family; Ricardo and Rachel Calixte; brothers and sisters-in-law: Raymonde Solomon-Torchon, Randolyn Newry (Patricia), Alphonso Newry Sr. (Patricia), Derek Newry (Louise) and Yvonne Sands; grandchildren: Ameera and Anjali Ishmael-Newry, Gabrielle and Matthew PintardNewry, Imanuel and Michael Bernard (Hannah), and Catherine Newry-Smart (Robert), Sebastian and Joshua Guy; great grandchildren: Bruce, Emma and Lauren Bernard; nieces and nephews: André Torchon (Alise), Danielle and Jean Prophete, Donald, Gina, Carline, Jean-Maurice Torchon, Marie Islande, Andy and Shirley Torchon, Katra, Cecilee, Lewellyn (Nicole), Garfield (Antoinette), Rhonda, Hollis (Barry), Berton (Maria), Sheldon, Claudia (Theodore), Eugene, Dwight (Milissa), Natasha, Shawn (Andrew), Reggie, Tricia (Maurice), Soniquia, Mikelle Coleby (Carson), Randolyn Jr., Ethan, Kendra, Nikera, Renardo, Mario, Mariette, Marelle, Alphonso Jr., Autneal, Keith, Camille (Kevin), Chandra, Everette III, Natasha, Clarence, Chrisnar, Antonique, Toyel Sr. (Cindina), Cyprianna (Ricardo), Kijana (Wesley), Antonio, Cyprian Jr., Trayon, Dennis, Dereck Jr., Antonia, Tamika, Shemika, Makeda and Shakera; great niece and nephew: Rebecca Torchon (Jimmy) and Alex Torchon; friends and other relatives, including: Sir Arthur and Lady Joan Foulkes, Gail Wisdom, Laverne and Michelet Edée, Guy Charles Antoine and family, Tanya and Raquel Maycock-Curry, Diana and Tara O’Leary, James and Richard Moir, Patricia Treco and family, Marjorie Davis, the family of Mrs. Zoe Galanis, Gerard Wirth and family, Hartlyn, Nicole, Michelle and Obie Roberts, Jimmy Farquharson, Eric Cottell, Merrie Mills, Dr. Agreta Eneas-Carey, Carmen Gomez, Dr. Gerard and Carmen Huguet, Yvette, Sandrine and Lionel Huguet, Gusno Hilaire and family, Enos Corneille and the Torchon and Calixte families, The Hon. Philip Davis, Prime Minister, the Hon. Fred Mitchell, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Rt. Hon. Perry Christie, the Staff of the UN

Permanent Mission in New York, the Staff of the Embassy of The Bahamas in Washington, DC and the Permanent Mission of The Bahamas to the OAS. With deep gratitude to all members of St. Francis Xavier Cathedral; the doctors, nurses and staff of both the Ottawa General Hospital and St. Vincent’s Hospital (palliative care unit) in Ottawa, Canada.

To our loved ones and friends who have been so thoughtful, concerned and loving during this difficult time, we appreciate your calls, cards, visits and prayers. We sincerely apologize to any family and friends whose names were inadvertently omitted. We care for you and appreciate your kindness.

May Her Soul Rest in Peace!

Friends may pay their last respects at Bethel Brothers Morticians & Crematorium, #44a Nassau Street on Thursday (TODAY) 17th July 2025 from 12:00 noon. to 5:30 p.m. and at the church on Friday 18th July, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. until service time

Death Notice for NOEL LEON HAWKINS, 91

of Hanna Road and formerly of Eleuthera, died at his residence on Tuesday, July 15th, 2025.

He is survived by his daughters: Karen Hawkins and Joyce Humes; son: Vincent Hawkins Sr.; grandchildren: Candice, Vincent Jr., Shantel, and Dominic Hawkins; great grandchildren: Devyn and Teddy Hawkins; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Funeral Service for

GABRIELLE LUTRICIA OBRIEN-COLEBY, 62

of Pastel Gardens, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, 19th July, 2025 at St. Barnabas Anglican Church, Baillou Hill and Wulff Roads. Officiating will be Fr. Roderick Bain, assisted by other members of the clergy. Cremation will follow.

Left to cherish fond memories of Gabrielle are her Children: Rossano Coleby II, RosShanique Coleby; Sisters: Tanzenia (Tangy) Cartwright, Angeline Goodman, Rosalind Johnson, Felicia O’Brien; Brothers: Orlando Forbes Sr., Jared Forbes, Javier Forbes, Rodney, Colin, Winston, Paul and Granville O’Brien; Grandchildren: Morgan, Zahra and Reign Coleby, and Orion Forbes; Daughter-in-Law: Mikaella Coleby; Sisters-in-Law: Nina Forbes and Nikita Forbes, Karen O’Brien; Brother-in-Law: Archie Cartwright, Clifton Goodman, Andrew Johnson; Aunts: Stephanie & Sheila Forbes, Beryl Gibbs, Althea Connley; Nieces: Asharan Cartwright, Shanae, Amiah and Isabell Forbes, Tenia Cash, Asia Forbes, Anthonicia O’Brien, Latoya Dorsette (Cecil), Imara and Kyrin O’brien; Nephews: Orlando Forbes Jr., Loren Forbes (Chrisheik), Tresvon & Travis Forbes, Archie Jr. and Tanario Cartwright, Javier II and Javion Forbes; Grandnieces: Arianna Forbes, Arrah Forbes; Grandnephews: Aiden and Adonni Forbes, Levi Forbes; Godchildren: Owahteeka Fox (Lavar), Sherka Goodman, Vincentia Coleby, Jeffrey Edgecombe and Dario Sawyer; Adoptive Children: Sherwin Russel, Geno Thurston, Shervin Ferguson, Camille Johnson, Marla Darling, Verquisha Forbes, Gracesella Pinder, Elanore Simmons and Miguel Mackey; Cousins: Mr. Christopher Gibson, Kirkland and Dornell Forbes, Michelle and Lynden Rolle, Nicola & Everton Coke, Indiria Christie, Marcia Christie-Brown, Juanita Jackson & Pamela James of Miami, Florida, Ioana Murray, Brenda Murray, Thaddeus Murray, Beryl Murray, Sandra Gibbs, Lashan, Devaughn, Ashley & Kadeem Gibbs, Lillian and Nicaldi Rolle, Insea, Immanica, Inson Marissa, Thenile, Robert, Martina, Nina, Shalinda, Aailya, Ricano Dean, Miracle, Ceon & Ceray Brown, Delshaneice & Deleah Christie, Ta’ron, Jermiah, Kadrin, Kenvano, Kashala, Kishnell & Kirkshia Forbes, Stephen, Angelica & Rashante Thompson, Emmanuel, Scottdeino Rahming, Alburia Major, Lyndero Rolle, Vernell Brennen & Family, Don & Stephen Brennen, Dellano, Roshanda, Alexandria, Janette Simmons, Ivadell McKenzie, Rose Miller, Juanita Hamilton, Delbert McKenzie, Nikita & Sharon Curtis, Lynette, Tanya, Lynden, Taran, Adrianna, Lana, Raquel, Christine, Arnette Stuart, Berthia, Denise Kelly, Sherise Rahming, Tasha Hepburn, Leonardo Neymour, Latrese, Latrika, Ricardo &

Royal Hamilton, Rhea Hinzey, Dehavlin, Omar, Cadrin, Vernique, Stephanie Hinzey; Special Family & Friends: The Coleby family including Rossano Coleby I, Baron, Rocco, Robin, Rosita and Rhonda, Sharon Ellis, Janice Stubbs, Sandra Stubbs, Michelle Pratt Meronard and family, Shirley Ferguson, Cecilia Newry, Agnes, Sharon and Barbara Cartwright, Genise Vedrine, Marietta Fowler, Rosylyn, Rhoda Mortimer, Tanya Knowles & Family, Dwayne, Ronnie and Keith Mortimer, Theresa Orage, Kim Smith and Family, Keith Cleare, Julie Dorsett & Family, Cleomie Burrows & Family, Jacqueline Anderson, Ken Thompson and family, Kent Lightbourne & family, Rico Brown, Mark Miller & Family, Dr. Eugene Gray & family, Dr. Loxely Munroe & Staff, Dr. Nervin Girgis and Nurse Butler of Bahamas Heart Center, her loyal clients that she sewed for. The staff of Sandilands Rehabilitation Center (SRC) especially the Human Resource Department; A host of other relatives and friends that are too numerous to mention.

May Her Soul Rest in Peace!

Friends may pay their last respects at Bethel Brothers Morticians & Crematorium, #44a Nassau Street on Friday 18th July 2025 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and at the church on Saturday 19th July 2025 from 1:00 p.m. until service time.

Death Notice for

NURSE WILLAMAE VIRGINIA SMITH, 77

of Summer Setway, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Saturday, 12th July, 2025.

She is survived by her husband: Alphonso Smith; daughter: Shuree Munnings; sisters: Terrol Ansah, Beverley Chriswell and Barbara Campbell; brother: Quentin Gray; grandchildren: Alena, Leslie (LA) and Amila Munnings; and a host of other relatives and friends

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Funeral Service for

ELLEN AUGUSTA WILLIAMS, 83

of Cleveland Close, Bacardi Road, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday 19th July 2025 at Grants Town Wesley Methodist Church, Baillou Hill Road and Chapel Street. Officiating will be Rev’d Henry Knowles, assisted by other ministers of the Gospel. Interment will follow in the Western Cemetery, Nassau Street.

We humbly request that you continue to keep in your thoughts and prayers all those whom she directly impacted and those whom she indirectly impacted through the lives of her Daughters: Kathy R. Butler, Cleomie L. Thompson and Vanessa S. McQueen; Sons-in-Law: Gregory Butler, Simeon Glenroy Thompson and Ricardo M. McQueen; Grandchildren: Pichino, Sherceil, and Allan Williams, Krystiel and Andrew Pollard, Krystian and Kryshon Butler, D’Andra and Tamarko Mortimer, Tara and Levon Harvey, Ashely, Glenangelo, Taranique and Tanisha Thompson, Michelle Williams, Demetrius Dames, Yasmin, Marco and Marcario McQueen; Great Grandchildren: Akeil Williams, T’Mya Mortimer, Krystiel Pollard Jr., Lexus Kemp Delancy Jr., Joshua and Levontae Harvey; Brother-in-Law: Clinton Williams; Sister-in-Law: Peggy Forbes of Fort Pierce, Florida; Nieces: Yvette Francis, Denise Knowles, Monique Stubbs, Judy, Charlotte, Joan, Dorothy, Eva, Deborah Martin, Janice, Cecilia and Paula Stuart, Lorette “Jenny” Mott, Carmen Forbes, Karen “Peggy” Deveaux, Ellarice Thurston, Pamela Taylor, Susan Darville of Fort Pierce, Florida, Arlene Frazier of Orlando, Florida and Brenda Gibson; Nephews: MacDonald, Reynold and Phichol Clarke, Jameson Davis, Simon, Joseph, Wayne, Noel, Clinton Jr., Sherlin, Leroy, Charles, Georgie, Victor, Andrew, Charles Joseph, Clinton Evans, Joshua, Fletcher Deveaux, Charles Thurston, Rodney Taylor, Timothy Gibson, Edward Bastian, Raymond Forbes of Fort Pierce, Florida, and Joe Frazier of Orlando, Florida; Grandnieces: Alice, Tymara, Florina, Naomi, Andrey, Tameka Stuart, Terrecita Evans and Shovonne; Grandnephews: Dale, Marvin, Leefred, Chris, Tim’mon, Quentin, and Pastor Cranston V. G. Evans; Other relatives and friends including: Caregiver; Anna Pierre and Nurse Maycock, Hannah Johnson, Lillian Bethel, Lynette Minnis and Stella Hopkins, Hannah McQueen and Family, Roscoe Ferguson and Family, Clarence Williams and Family, The Rodgers Family, Jane Thompson and Family, Janet Pinder and Family, Linda Goodman and Family, Bethsheba Small and Family, Stella McPhee and Family, Diane Crossgill and Family, Michelle Griffin and Family, Debra King and Family, Eleanor Hunter and Family, The Bootle Family, Sharie Russell and Family, Velma

Cooper and Family, Kendra McIntosh and Family, Desha Bonaby and Family, Lynette Justilien and Family, Ventria Johnson and Family, Pastor Lisa Horton Strachan and Soul Reapers Church of Christ Family, Rev. Henry A. Knowles and Rev. Ricardo Burrows and Grant’s Town Wesley Methodist Church Family, Deacon Jameicko and Indira Forde and Family, Mathilda Woodside and Family, Katherine Rose and Family, Marilyn Tinker and Family, Franklyn and Glenda Bethel and Family, BriAnna Carey and Family, Benjamin Whyte and Family, Andrew and Marissa Thompson and Family, the Campbell Family and the Rolle Family of Black Point, Exuma, Sophia Kemp-Grant and Family, Mr. and Mrs. Ernst Piëch, Mr. Pratap Rout and Clement T. Maynard and Company, Pictet Bank & Trust, The Voyages Department, Professional Touch with Class Salon Family and stylists Indera Henfield, Karen Cox and Denise Hannah, Mr. Andrae Nairn and the H. O. Nash Junior High School Family, the Anatol Rodgers High School Family, the S.C. McPherson Junior High School Staff Room Crew, the Home and Family Life Committee of Grant’s Town Wesley Methodist Church, The Kid’s Loft Learning Center, the Bacardi Road Community; and a host of other relatives and friends

May Her Soul Rest in Peace!

THERE WILL BE NO PUBLIC VIEWING!

Death Notice for MURIEL ADELLE SEARS, 101

of Poincianna Drive and Rupert Dean Lane, died at her residence on Wednesday 9th July, 2025.

She is survived by her daughters: Vanrea Sears-Munroe, Pamela J. Sears-Brown and LaGloria Sears-Davis; sons: Henry E. and Basil A. Sears; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Funeral Service for BERNADETTE FLOWERS, 65

of Dunkirk Road off Johnson Road, will be held at Evangelistic Temple, Collins Ave on Saturday, July 19th, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Officiating will be Pastor Bruce C. Davis. Interment will follow in Lakeview Memorial Gardens, Gladstone Road.

She is survived by her Husband: Tyrone Flowers; Children: Tiffany Moncur and Maria Thomas; Grandson: Travano Clarke; Sisters: Agnes Romer, Veronica Newton, Deborah Moncur; Brothers: Gregory, Randy, Andrew & Patrick Moncur; Sisters-in-law: Lubertha Moncur, Gayle Outten-Moncur, Brother-in-law: Henry Romer; Best Friend: Katie Gardiner; Godchild: Shelby Gardiner; Nieces: Kia Pandy, Bethany Moncur, Adriann Moncur, and Dakota Moncur; Nephews: Cordero Romer, Randy Moncur Jr., Alex Turnquest, Andrew Moncur Jr.; Grandnieces: Kianna Pandy & Ruth Romer; Grandnephews: Dakori, Dorrien and Deon Pandy; Aunt: Michelle Sturrup, Pattie and Viola Russell; Uncle: Simeon Sturrup; Cousins: Yvonne Brown, Shavon Moss, Atiya Coakley, Deandra Murphy, Christina Munnings, Lumika Coakley, Ghandia Murphy, Raynaldo, Raymorn and Simone Sturrup; Adopted Sons: Duane Mackey & Nolan Carey; Doctors: Dr. Sheena AntonioCollie & Dr. Munnings-Thompson; Caretakers: Loramise, Grace Cantos Bunquin, Bradika Ellis, Management & Staff of Happy Healing Homecare. Other Relatives and Family Friends: Kevin & Carolyn Cartwright, Garnel Pelecanos, Junet Vil & Family, Allison Evans, Heather Mackey & Family, Tanya Outten, Stina Storr, Julitta Brice, Anitrah Rolle, Monique Ferguson, Collete Brice, Harley & Juaniko Sands, Allison McQueen, Anastacia Strachan, Pedro Miller, Shanaka Poitier, Kayla Dorsette, Terez Kemp, Nick Wallace, Nikelia Johnson, Javon Pratt, Mario Ferguson, Obiageli Nottage, Phillip & Chantell Sands, Phillip Moss, Patricia Ingraham, Donette Sands, Angeleta McQueen & Family, Heather Mackey, Jervin Rolle, Rosena Augustin, Edward Collins & Family, Kimberlee Adderley, Samuel Carey, Samantha Auguste, Jason Wells, Anton Minnis, Wilmore Munroe, Bernard & Bridgette Hanna, Richard Levers, Shivanti Hall, Denise McPhee, Anthony Rolle, Clement & Nika Thompson, Craig Cates, Christopher Cates, Michelle Smith,

Minerva Culmer, Cheryl Sands, Cira Davis, Pastor Bruce & Sheniqua Davis, Elton & Andrea Rolle, Sherisse Dean, Elizabeth Cumberbatch, Management & Staff of Comfort Smiles, Management & Staff of Security Systems International, Management & Staff of Halfmoon Cay, Princess Cays, Celebration Key, The Residents of Dunkirk Road off Johnson Road & The Residents of Claridge Road.

Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at Evergreen Mortuary on Village & Parkgate Road on Friday from 10:00am to 5:00pm and on Saturday at the church from 9:00am until service time.

Death Notice for

MAXWELL VINCENT, 76

of Figtree Court off Bernard Road, died on Thursday, July 10th, 2025 at Princess Margaret Hospital.

He is survived by his Wife: Maude Vincent; Sons: Trevor Dion Vincent & Lynden Shavargo Vincent; Daughters: Ruthmae Adderley & Bethsheba Walkes; Numerous Grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends who will be mentioned at a later date.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Evergreen Mortuary, located on Parkgate & Village Road.

Funeral Service for

BABY JAH’MERE STUART, 4 months and

30 days

of Bimini, The Bahamas, died at Princess Margaret Hospital on Friday, June 6th, 2025. A graveside service will be held at Northern Cemetery, Bimini, The Bahamas, on Saturday, July 19th, 2025 at 2pm. Officiating will be Pastor Jamal Barr, Assisted by Elshadrae Robins.

He is survived by his Parents: Vernecia Stuart and Ontario Rolle; Grandparents: Ramona Stuart, Shawn, Korderro and Destiny Lightbourne, Birk Rose and Julian Campbell; Great-Grandfather: William Stuart (deceased); Sister: Azariah Rolle; Aunts: Desirae Turner, Marinique and A’varia Rolle; Uncles: Avareyo Rolle, G’Tero Foster, Shawn Lightbourne Jr., Jahmari Moxey, Brian Williams, Mario Daricaud, Jayden Gabriel, Garfield Marshall and Mario Richardson; Grand-Aunts: Cleo and LaShanty Bain, Lynsey Thompson, Shaquiel Stuart; Grand-Uncles: Romeris and Billy Stuart, Daleon Brown, Shannon Lightbourne, Sean; Other relatives: Curlean, Martha, Faye, Desiree, Venencha, Arlington, Elvis, Jervis, Jarret, Kenneth, Cleshae, Shanique, Lyndeisha, Lavincia, Audra, Shantae, Kimani Jr., Kivirrie, Lynardo, Romeris Jr., Edrico, Seanecia, Va’Cari, J’aire, Jayvon, Mariah, Michael (deceased), Vernon Jr., Jada, Alicia, Aaliyah, Cameron, Kassidy,

Daleonah, Daleon Jr., Dashawn, Janiyah, Daleon III (Loso); Godparents: Alethia, Sandy, Philicity, Kara, Velicity, Patranae, Ronekia, Ryan, Ivan, Garvin, Anthorn, Philippia, Sharell.

Please visit our website: www.eastsunrisemortuary.com to share your memories and condolences with family and friends.

Death Notice for

LEOTHA ROZELDA WILKINSON,

72

of Poppy Avenue, Garden Hills #3, who died at her residence on Saturday, July 12th, 2025.

She is survived by her Children: Jermaine (Erica) and Jemeka Wilkinson; Other relatives: Audrey Rolle, Shenia Rolle and Princess (Alvin) O’Brien and a host of other relatives and friends.

Please visit our website: www.eastsunrisemortuary.com to share your memories and condolences with family and friends.

Funeral Service For Berkley Holston Williamson J.P., 75

a resident of Eastern Estates, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly of Pine Field, Acklins, Bahamas, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 19, 2025 at Bible Truth Ministries, Martin Close off Cowpen Road, New Providence. Offciating will be Pastor Ellison Greenslade assisted by other Ministers of the Gospel. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Gardens Cemetery, Soldier Road, New Providence.

Left to cherish fond memories of Berkley are his wife: Sarah; children: Bridget (Errol Sr.) Kemp, Giles (Donette) Williamson, Ryan Williamson and Kino (Anya) Williamson; grandchildren: Errol (Lenna) Kemp Jr., Ava and Kaia Williamson; great grandchildren: Carmelo Kemp; sister: Beryl Lloyd; sisters and brothers-in-law: Elkin Lloyd, Estherlene (Richard) Johnson; Levi (Andrea) Rolle, Shadrach (Jean) Rolle, John (Cheryl) Rolle, Jerry (Tametha) Rolle, Deloris Rolle; nieces and nephews: Elder Burcil (Renee), Elvis and Michael Anderson, Aris (Lorenzo) Ferguson of Philadelphia, Returea (Wesley) Ferguson, Dr. Jane Styles, Victoria, Dr. Dellarese and Meckel Taylor, Donnell (Brice) Cooper, Valarie, Catherine, Princess, Deidre, Antone (Anna) Dwayne (Michelle) and Ricardo (Carmen) Williamson, Troy Wallace, Valarie, Daphne, Tanya, Anthony (Georgia), Keith and Jerry Lloyd, Shelly Johnson, Charles (Samantha) Williamson, Phyllis (Errington) Thompson, Dorcas (Reggie) Rolle, Neil, Dwight, Keva, Kevin, Kenva and Eric Williamson, Vangy (Delvin) Moss, Oraline (Fritz) Stuart, Felton Williamson, Linda, Jackie, Brian, Barbara Bain, Elizabeth (Pastor Dwayne) Ferguson, Michael, Leon, Lynn (John) Gaitor, Janice (Dave) Jackson, Natasha, Levi and Kenrick Rolle, Bianca “Darrice”, Bendeyon and Barrington Rolle, Indira (William) Godet, Shavourne (Dequido) Brown, Lazano Rolle, Lizinga Brown, Johnique (Nathaniel) Flowers, Johcovia (Falarno) Forbes, Shammica Deleveaux, Warren and Johaurel Rolle, Jermaine, Bentley and Richee Johnson, Jerryse and Jerez Rolle, Jerquel (Cedric) Forbes; numerous grandnieces, grandnephews godchildren, other relatives and friends including: Bishop Trevor Williamson and Family, Syblean McPhee and Family, Gloria Williamson and Family, Bishop Brice Thompson and Family, The Cox Family, The Black Family, The Miller Family, The Collie

Family, The McPhee Family, The Williamson Family, V. Alfred Gray and Family, Limas and Elvin Taylor and Family, Pastor Elliston Greenslade and Family, Pastor Howard F. Williamson and Family, Rev. Newton Williamson and Family, Father Rodney Burrows and Family, Miriam Emmanuel and Family, The Right Honourable Dame Janet Bostwick and Family, Alvin Greenslade and Family, Edwin Johnson and Family, Rev. Faith Maycock, Bishop Stanley Ferguson and The Free Community Family, Rev. Ranford Patterson, Rev. Dr. Roslyn Astwood and The St. Stephen Family, Chema Davis, Maria Williamson and Family, Marvin and Norma Major Family, Telsane Adderley and Family, Captain Vemel Black and Family, Perry Mortimer and Family, Chef Christopher Smith and Family, Elsworth Johnson, Rick Lowe, Peter and Geoff Andrews and Family, Lulu Thompson, Jimmy, Gary and Kelly Sands, Lynden Johnson, Phil Nichols, Cillis Watkins and Family, Hubert Sands, Rollie Cox, Huel Williamson, Sherman Stephens, Royal, Cedric, Maxine and Pat Williamson, Lottie Williamson and Family, Revello, Sonia and Kera Williamson, Kaylisa Stuart, Mr. Philip Major and Family, Jennifer Hinsey, Patrice Knowles, Kaywana Pratt, Lauraine, Lorry Henfeld and Family, Min. Julian Glover and Family, Brian Brown and The Brown Family, Ronald King, William Saunders and Family, Edsil Simms and Family, Mavis Vanderpool Wallace, Vanessa Scott, Colleen Brice, Duke Smith and Family, Margaret Small and Family, Fredricka Miller and Family, Reginald Ferguson and Family, BJ Moss, Paul Moss, Dwight Baker, Brad McKenzie, Althea Conliffe and Family, Birdie Duncombe and Family, Ervin Fernander and Family, Lloyd Bain, Bernard Dawkins, Basil Christie, Dr. Lincoln Marshall, Lucille Culmer, Brendan Foulkes, Miriam Emmanuel and Family, Patrick King, Lovenia King and and Family, Zemma King and Family, Troy Brown, Eric Wright, Brian Major, Yvonne Williams and Family, Arthur Williamson and Family, The Bible Truth Ministries Family, The Robinson Morris AME Church Family, Cousin Mcphee Cathedral AME Church Family, Rotary Club of East Nassau, Club Land’Or Family, Bahamian Brewery Family, BHTC Family, Just Friends Club, The Free National Movement Family, Acklins Trade Association, Mayaguana, Acklins and Eleuthera Family, Archer Family, Dr. Cyd McCartney, Dr. Adrian Cargill Jr. and the Staff of ICU Doctor’s Hospital, Staff of ICU P.M.H., Dr. Earl Cash Jr., Dr. De Souza, and Staff of the Poinciana Recovery Center, Dr. Wesley Francis, Dr. Charles Rahming, Dr. Charles Osazuwa and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.

Relatives and friends may pay their respects at Cedar Crest Funeral Home and Crematorium Ltd., Robinson and Baillou Hill Roads on Friday from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. and at the church on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until service time.

Funeral Service For

Julie Ann Kemp, 67

a resident of #9 Coral Road, New Providence, Bahamas, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 19, 2025 at Golden Gates World Outreach Ministries, Carmichael Road, New Providence. Offciating will be Archbishop Roston L. Davis, assisted by Deaconess Jonelle Rollins. Cremation will follow.

Julie Ann was predeceased by her parents as well as her in-laws: Pastors Eula and Hensel Kemp; sisters: Princess Major and Freda Harris; brothers: Anthony Gibson, Andre and Francis D’Arceuil: brothers-in-law: Anthony Kemp, Anthony Moss: nephew: Alexander Butler Sr.; nieces: Kimberley Saunders, Nicole Neely and Christal Johnson.

Left to cherish her memories are her faithful husband: Bishop Hubert Kemp; sons: Oswald Poitier Jr., and Ray Price; daughter: Tina Price; daughters: Shelly Ann, Chara and Dominique Kemp; mother-inlaw: Lauretta Kemp; daughter-in-law: Francesca Price; brothers: George and Wesley Smith, Jerome (Michelle), Nathaniel (Sheryl) and Mario D’arceuil; sisters: Mavis Steadman, Donnalee Moss, Vanessa D’arceuil, Simone (Bruce)Rolle; sisters-in-law: Sharon Smith, Janet (Keith) Ferguson, Anahdia Gibson, Sheryl D’acrceuil; brothers-inlaw: Noel (Deidre) and Hensel Kemp Jr.; grandchildren: Oswald Poitier III, Latia Johnson, Kyle Lynch and Raegann Price; great grandchildren: Miguel Neely and Brielle BonAmi; nephews: Elvin (Jackie) Cooper, Dwayne (Sherice) Cooper, Raymond McDonald, Everette Major, George Jr., Thamar and Michael Smith, Jarvis and Jarad Newton, Charles Johnson, Deangelo Mortimer, Jamaal Moss,

Anthony Gibson Jr., Pharez D’arceuil and Graysen Gibson; nieces: Deborah Minus, Dianna (Hector) Lightbourne, Lydia Rolle, Racquel Piper, Janelle Newton, Antoinette Gibson-Deal, Mia, Ania and Arianna Gibson Krystal, Kalani and Krystia Kemp, Brittanie (Wayne) Clarken, Brooklyn Brown, Andrea D’arceuil and Janice Butler; cousins: Rev. Dr. James A. Farrington, Peter, Charles, Kevin and Lynden Ferguson, Euriel Gibson, Ken Campbell, Kyleasa Cooper; other relatives and friends including: Anthony Price and Family, Prayer and Praise Assembly, Cindy Russell and Family, Bishop Ross Davis and Family, Bishop Hulan Hanna and Family, Bishop Walter Hanchell and Family, Rev. Derrick (Sheryl) Colebrook, C. V. Bethel Senior High School, St. Augustine’s Class of 1975, The Sunset Park Community, Dynamite Productions Family, Dr. Gloria Ageeb, The Bahamas Prison Service, The Royal Bahamas Police Force, The Avon Family, The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, The Missick Family, Eulease Thompson and Family and Charles Thompson and Family and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.

Relatives and friends may pay their respects at Cedar Crest Funeral Home and Crematorium Ltd., Robinson and Baillou Hill Roads on Friday from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. and at the church on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until service time.

Death Notice For Evangelist

Daisy Williams Russell, 63

a resident of Lowe Sound, Andros, Bahamas, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Monday, July 7, 2025.

She is survived by her adopted children: Anastacia and Deangelo Russell (of Hope Town, Abaco, Bahamas); sister: Maxine Burrows; and a host of relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced a later date.

Memorial Service For

Franklyn Ulrick Morley, 62

a resident of Colony Village, New Providence, Bahamas will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 18, 2025 at St. Barnabas Anglican Church, Wulff and Baillou Hill Roads. Offciating will be Fr. Roderick Bain assisted by Fr. Chester Burton. Cremation was held.

Franklyn was predeceased by his parents: John Morley Sr. and Dorothy Morley.

He is survived by his step daughters: Cleo Nairn, Kendra Cash; brother: William Morley; sister: Mickey Morley; aunts: Florinda Mackey, Brenda Lamm, Beryl Edgecombe, Doris Sturrup, Ruth Cash, Diana, Jessie and Marilyn Fox, Wendy, Roselda and Nathelee Morley, Dorothy Taylor; uncles: Colin Fox, Douglas, Morris Creswell, Frank Morley, George Cash, Wendell Edgcombe, Louis Adams, Eulin Ritchie, Dewitt Hunt and Edward Fritzgerald; nephews: Bryan Sr., Renaldo and Jason Morley; grandnephews: Bryan Jr., Breon Morley, Quintero Saunders, Tyoken Culmers Jr.; nieces: Patrice Burrows, Shandia Beneby, SGT.2385 Melinda Robins, Nicarra and Meoshe Robins; grandnieces: Lamara Burrows, Brynesha Morley Quindia Livingstone, Shavontae Stuart; brothers-in-law: Donald Rolle, Joe Robins; numerous cousins including: Cora Gibson, Rev. Fr. Samuel Sturrup, Carlos Lamm, Lynden and Marcus Mackey,

D’Yanza Mackey, Lauralyn and Pebbles Morley, Linda Munnings, Jean and Frank Morley III, the entire Community/ residents of Fox Dale Subdivision, Fox Hill, St. Barnabas ACM, Fr. Roderick Bain, Fr. Chester Burton, the entire St. Barnabas Anglican church family and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Cedar Crest Funeral Home and Crematorium Ltd., Robinson and Baillou Hill Roads.

Death Notice For Deaconess

Ethelyn Dorene Smith, 94

a resident of Monastery Heights, New Providence, Bahamas died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Friday, July 11, 2025.

She is survived by her daughters: Linda Smith, Patricia Rigby, Sherry Allen; son: Kevin (Sonia) Rigby; grandchildren: Todd Simmons, Terez Albury, Anya Allen ( Bradley) Fox, Corey ( Janeece) Simmons, Kellyn Rigby, Kailey Rigby, Brandon Rigby, Monalisa Clarke, Nyoka Hanna; 5 great grandchildren, sister: Betty Sweeting-Lane; brother: Calvin Sweeting; nieces, nephews and a host of relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced a later date.

Funeral Service For Alvia Bernadine

Richardson Gray, 67 affectionately

called “Bernie”

a resident of #64 Passion Flower Road, Sunset Subdivision, Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 19th, 2025 at First Baptist Church, Nansen Avenue and Columbus Drive, Freeport, Grand Bahama. Offciating will be Rev’d Dr. Keith Russell. Cremation will follow.

Left to cherish her memories are her children: Avion Laing, Jason Nekia Smith, Jamel Bain, Lavardo Bain (deceased); son-in-law: Tristan Laing; daughter-in-law: Joyce Bain; grandchildren: Janeiro Smith, Lavardo Jr., Sergio and Lavardranae Bain, Jamel Jr. and Jamella Bain, Tylan Laing; numerous friends and relatives.

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

Memorial Service For

Edison Butler, 77

a resident of #70 Pioneer’s Way, Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas and formerly of Dundas Town, Abaco, Bahamas will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, July 21st, 2025 at St Paul’s Methodist Church, Beach Way Drive and East Sunrise Highway. Offciating will be Reverend Elkanah Seymour assisted by Pastor Lolita Montpetit.

Left to cherish his memories are his wife of 50 years: Naomi Patricia Butler; children: Edison Andre Butler, Emmett (Naomi) Butler, Blaine (Henrietta) Butler; His Grandchildren, Ethan and Theodore Butler; godchildren: Ashley Mackey, Alex Edwards, Mischa Moxey; siblings: Shirley (Franklyn predeceased) Barr, Richard (Jackie) Morley and Antoinette Dean and other relatives and friends.

Relatives and friends may sign the book of condolences at the church on Monday From 4:30 p.m. until service time.

George Christopher Horton, 73

a resident of Windsor Lane, New Providence, Bahamas died at his residence on Sunday, June 29, 2025.

He is survived by his daughter: Shawna Horton; sons: Sheldon, Giovanni, Gene, Corderro and Chrishawn Horton; numerous nieces and nephews and a host of relatives.

Funeral arrangements will be announced a later date.

Death Notices For

Jenny Elaine Carey, 67

a resident of Free Town, Grand Bahama, Bahamas died on Tuesday, July 8th, 2025 at The Rand Memorial Hospital.

She is survived by her children: Charmaine, Marvin, Jonathon, Leslie and Gary Carey; 5 grandchildren: Precious Carey, Deshawana Thompson, Ethan, Emani & Elijah Carey; 3 great grandchildren: Shawn Thompson, Amore Duncombe, La’Renia Josey; 5 sisters: Beverley, Olease, Monique Cooper, Coral Pratt & Sybil Watson; 3 brothers: Joseph Russell, Mcdonald & George Cooper; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Urvashi Mamie Damia Martin, 32

a resident of Bahamia North, Freeport Grand Bahama, Bahamas died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Monday, July 14, 2025.

She is survived by her mother: Elizabeth Martin; father: Drexel Martin; children: Uriana and Jameil; brothers: Tamiko Stubbs and Shamie Martin and a host of relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced a later date.

Death Notice For

Mr. Stephen Moss, 61

a resident of Bozine Town, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly of Lowe Sound, North Andros, Bahamas died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Thursday, 10th July, 2025.

Left to cherish his wonderful memories are his daughter: Lakera Moss; granddaughter: Carlicia Moss; brothers: Rev. Roger Moss, Rex, Ewardo, Terrance, Jeffrey, Marco and Michael Moss; sisters: Rev Sabrina Moss, Freda and Kia Moss and other relatives and friends.

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

Private Funeral Service For

Leanardo Kirkland Moncur, 21

of Glendale Subdivision, New Providence, Bahamas will be held at The Historic Metropolitan Baptist Church, Baillou Hill Road and Hay Street, New Providence on Saturday, July 19th, 2025 at 9:00am. Officiating will be Apostle Dr. Julian Johnson (Sanctuary Of Grace Apostolic Global Ministries)

Left to cherish his precious memories are his mother: Kendeisha Moncur; grandmother: Lorine Cartwright; brothers: Santana Forbes, Conrad Moncur, Jayden Deleveaux, Clayton Smith; sisters: Tiana Moncur and Gabrielle Cain; aunts: Sharlene Munnings, Latishka Cartwright, Kristen Moncur, Khadijah Moncur Miller and Meshae Cooper; uncle: Pedro Tynes, Calvin Miller; and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.

Friends may pay their last respects at Newbold Brothers Chapel, Palmetto Avenue, New Providence on Friday, July 18th, 2025 from 11:00am-5:00pm and at the church on Saturday from 8:00am until service time.

Funeral Services for

MABLE “Mavis” MARIA SEARS, 77

a resident of #13 Muirfield Drive, South Ocean, will be held at Our Lady of the Holy Souls Catholic Church, Deveaux Street, (TODAY) Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. Officiating will be Fr. Devereaux King. Cremation will follow

Left to cherish her memories are, Son: Dwight Brown. Sister: Linda Sears. Brothers: Franklin Sears and Gerald Forbes. Grandchildren: Jania and Marco Brown of Maryland. Daughter-in-law: Donna Brown. Nieces: Karen Cox-Rolle, Lakeisha Sears-Lewis, Lithera Sears, Kenya Sears, Hollina Sears-Gray, Johneisha Ferguson, Shavette Saunders, Khadisha Brown and Crystal Missick-Forbes. Nephews: Don Fernander, Laron Thompson, Duran Ching, Terell, Ethan and Joshua Forbes and Donard Brown. Aunts: Patricia Horsford and Norma Elliott of New York and Mable Elliott-Moultrie of South Carolina. Grand Nieces and Nephews: Jonathon Armbrister, Kendal Jr., Keshano, Kaleb, Kimani, Gabriel and Kiandra Green, Krezia and Duane’ Rolle, D’Koya Cox and Jason Rolle. Sisterin-law: Elaine Ching Forbes. Niece-in-law: Maxine Cox. Numerous Cousins: Glenroy Woods, Wayne, Kennedy and Donna Strachan, Leonard, Lendrex, Lenroy and Leonardette Ross, Oswald Brown of Washington, D.C., Christhopher Horsford of New York, George, Norbert, Jerome and Nicola Elliott, Verona Missick, Marcia McMorris and Verna Larry of Missouri, Leslie and Wendall Smith, Antionette Burrows, Sonia McPhee, Rochelle Munson, Pierre Brown and Nathan McPhee of Orlando, Fl, Jumar Saunders, Devard Strachan, Rashard Seymour, Daron Brown, Shanae Morley and Deandra Strachan, Cranstanae Keys, Charles, Earlin and Daniel Sears, Beverly and Sandra Bain, Audrey and Coralee Sears, Orthnel Poitier, Linda Bridgewater, Estamae, Dianne, Carmetta and Reginald Dorsette and Bettymae Poitier and family. Other relatives and friends: Maxine Cox, Sharon Ellis and family, Karen Bethel and family, North family, McKenzie family, Leann Major and family, Donna Robinson, Theresa Davis, Jacqueline Taylor, Lillis Wood, Nicola Bennett, Edwina

Usher, Jacqueline Bourque, Jaredette Dean, Angela White, Ann Albury, Bahamasair and the South Ocean Community.

The family is grateful to the many that have touched the life of Mavis throughout her earthly journey and trust that you will understand if we have not included you in this short list.

Friends may pay their last respects at Demeritte’s Funeral Home, Market Street, from 12-5:00 (TODAY) Thursday at the church from 9:00 a.m. until service time.

NAKAI KING MAJOR, 5

a resident of Rupert Dean Lane, New Providence, Bahamas, will be held at Living Faith Seventh-day Adventist Church, Old Trail Road, on Sunday, July 20, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. Officiating will be Pastor Mannaseh Simms. Interment follows in Southern Cemetery, Cowpen & Spikenard Roads.

Left to cherish his memories are his, Mother: Shanika Marshall; Father: Nathan Major; Siblings: Malachi, Sarai & Shaniya Marshall; Grandparents: Allison Bain, Ricky Marshall Sr., Maranda (Ramon) Young & Endel (Marguerita) Major; Great Grandparents: Una Dorsette-Marshall & Alice (Phillip) Newton; Aunts: Shanique Marshall, Rickeya Marshall, Brenneka Marshall, Glendera Newton, Rachel Major, Crystal Edwards, Aziza Major & Yejide Major; Uncles: Ricky Marshall Jr., Marine Seaman Glenderson Black III, Anthorn Black, Thorne Edwards, Khalfani Major & Amkhetnu Major; Cousins: Rayshawn Marshall, Dwiesha Bain, Kendyke Hanna, Sammara Hanna, Kendanique McSweeney, Kayden Woodside, K’Leah Woodside, Ravanna McSweeney, Makayea Williams, Diago Williams, Yasin Marshall, Stacey Marshall, Darius Greene, Keontae Pierre, Lagenia Gibson & Family, Whitfield Mackey & Family, Shaniqua Mackey & Family, Sharmaine Taylor & Family and numerous other cousins

THERE WILL BE NO PUBLIC VIEWING

Funeral arrangements are being handled by Demeritte’s Funeral Home, Market Street

Funeral Service for

WILFRED “Willy” ADDERLEY, 72

a resident of #17 Eaton Road, Yellow Elder, will be held at Golden Gates World Outreach Ministries, Antiqua Way, Carmichael Road, on Friday, July 18, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Archbishop Roston L. Davis, assisted by Pastor Pedro Cartwright. Interment follows in Old Trail Cemetery, Old Trail Road.

He will be remembered and cherish forever in the hearts of his, Wife: Moureen Adderley; Children: Reinaldo (Aquilina Williamson, Fiancé) and Kimani Adderley; Step Children: Oshaion Millwood and Bretinia Brown; Mother: Urinia Bethel; Parent-In-Law: Marcia (Wilmot) Pearce; Grand Children: Dontae, Raytavia and Justin Adderley, Alicia Raquel (Houston), K’Andre Kiron, Kayon David, and Camila Brielle Adderley; Keno and Kalani Milwood; Adopted Grandchild: Davian Rutherford; Brothers Including Spouses: Allan (Melanie) Bethel, John Bethel, Mario (Romona) Bethel, James (Clarice) Adderley; Sisters Including Spouses: Cleary Jane Cooper, Angela (James) Smith, Cleopatra, Judith, Kayla Bethel. Grace Beneby, Roselyn Brown, Deaconess Hilda (Rev. Keith) Rolle Sr., Evangelist Melinda Adderley, Erlenea (Fritz) Rahming, Tatlaneshia (Jason) Thompson, Cornelia (Javone) Turnquest, Roshanique Dean, Nerlande Meme and Bonita (Louis) Cheney; Uncle: William Edgecombe; Aunt: Althea Hepburn; In-Laws: Ann-Marie, Shadeen (Orion), Kadeen, and Mario Parke, Alicia Edwards, Devon (Felicia) Daye; Nephews Including Spouses: Trevor Knowles, Bertram (Sherika) Cooper Jr., Dwayne (Lisa) Smith, Jeffrey Jr., and Evan (Shakria) Bethel; Allan (Nicole) Jr., Lane, Delano (Eusebia Aparicio), Senario (Terry), Shamari Bethel, Jordan Petty; Min. David (Deaconess Laura), Dwayne (Margaret), Dwight (Carla) and Dario (Demeter) Beneby; Ralph (Colaine), Deon, and Luke (Yasmin) Brown; James Jr. (Cleo) Adderley, Keith Rolle Jr., Troy Thompson Jr., Lamour Munnings and Julian (Mequiel;) Nieces Including Spouses: Theodora (Derrick) Randolph, Acquanetta Burrows; Jasmine Cooper, Jaime, Tiana Smith, Prindeisha Carter-Carey, Janice Bethel; Erica (Clarence) McGowan, Natasha, Chelessia, Tenaj Bethel, Tamika Cash,

Candia Gibson, Janae Petty; Deandra (Da’ron) Nottage, Alexandria The Pastoral Staff and the entire Evangelistic Temple Church Family, Stanislaus, Andraneka (Giovanni) Ferguson, Greann (Mario) Lubin; Tierra, Tanzania Bethel; Brianna (Devine) Frances, Donna, Maxcine Adderley, Felicia Knowles, Kayshonta Rolle, Demetria, Lynnetra Marc, Jasmine Bain, Yasmine Adderley, Evangelist Angel (Vandyke) Collie, Julrice Adderley and Teniel Munnings; Grand-Nephews & Nieces: Brandon, Lavardo, Lashay & Jewel Brown; Trevor Knowles Jr., Xavier & Aaliyah Cooper; Reagan & Jaydan Williams; Denia & Denali Smith, Lily & Levi, Nascimento, Brooklyn Miller, Antaneisha and Antaniyah Carey; Tanaya (Cedric) Taylor, Ta’Shae, Terron, Jeffrey III, Taliyah, Jayde, Jayla, Evan Jr. & Evanique Bethel, Linaj & Dylan Stuart, Amethyst Johnson; Tekio Miller, Destiny Bethel, Raynaldo & Sandrinika Joachim, Terrance Moss, Lucianno & Aliyah Bethel, Elliyah, Lathan & Kenya Gibson, Tamiyah Ford; Noah & Adam Nottage, Miley & Carter Bethel, Kaylee & Kjah Ferguson, Malachi Lubin; Great-Grand Nephews & Nieces, Numerous Cousins: Gladys Deveaux, Ann Rahming, Vanrea (Freddy) Santana, Retired Nurse Paula Hamilton (Nigel Davis), David (Raquel) Hamilton, Rosemary, Ginger, Katie Sterling and Hansel, Moss; Wendal Knowles, Cyprianna, Gregory, Rodney, William, Trisha, Lisa, Natasha, Patrice and Joey Edgecombe; Michelle Smith, Ellouise Gibson, Beverley Cash; Helen, Charlene, Alphonso, Keith, Tony and Michael Brown; Bonso Rolle; Rev. Neil (Katherine) and Ka’Neil Hamilton, Joycelyn (Ian) and Trent Ford, Dr. Margo Deveaux, Darren (Vanessa), Cailyn, Cohen, Calhan Deveaux, Pamela (Allan) Pratt, Tyanna Rahming, Raquel (Richard), Rhyan, Rashad and Richea Haygood, Deandrea Hamilton, Yhen, Yhaden & Aaron Smith, Ron (Kayla) and Don (Verdenya), Dwight, Jred, & Corey Hamilton, Ronaldo, Alvin & Dominique Paul, Turae (Harold) Pierre, Dillen Nicolas of Orlando, FL., Lendiec Smith; Other Relatives and Friends: Bishop Roston (Althea) Davis, Bishop Trent (Novia) Davis & the Families of Golden Gates World Outreach Ministries, Pastors Pedro & Patrice Cartwright, the family of Glory Tabernacle Ministries, Andrea Smith, Margie, Chrissy, Lawrence, Denise, and Deanne, Whyte, Andreshia McKinney, Avinel Rutherford Family, Mildred Albury-Treco, Carolyn (Thomas) Evans, Dexter Collie, Mark and Melissa D. Major, Edson Nasimento, Michael Donald & Island Industries (Bahamas) Ltd., Lauri Lightfoot and The Over Forty and Sporty Pool Team, Apostles Drs. Eugene & Rosetta Clare, Tangie Bethel, Enita Rolle, Monique Storr, Sonia Williams, Wendon Curtis, Terran Pinder & Family, Mark Adderley, Buddy Deveaux & Family, Ann Deveaux & Family, Kingsley (Marie) Fowler & Family, Steve, Marcus & Dwight Miller & Family, Tony & Family, Pastor Allan and Minister Ruby Strachan, Angela Peterkin, The Eton Road & Yellow Elder Gardens Crew.

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

CELESTINE POITIER, 73

Funeral Services for DEREK WALTER DAMES SR., 66

a resident of #11 Seabreeze Grove, will be held at Maranatha Seventh Day Adventist Church, Prince Charles Drive, on Sunday, July 20, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. Officiating will be Pastor Kent Price, assisted by Elder Joseph Knowles. Interment follows Western Cemetery, Nassau Street.

Left to cherish the blessings and memories of Celestine’s life are her, Children: Alethea, Toriano, and Tameko (Pam) Poitier; Grandchildren: Omar Rolle, Jeru Ramsey, Summer, Torino Jr., Poitier, Tameko Jr.; Uncles: William and Baldwin Darling; Brothers: Alexander (Sherry), Kirkwood (Joanne), Joseph (Shelia), Cedric, Kirk, and Paul and Craig Pinder; Sisters: Sharon (Anthony Sr.), Denise, Malissa (Kendal), Linda and Marvenette Pinder, Anastacia (Calvin), Tiffany (Perez); Cousins: Charmaine, Raynard, Julius (Deon) Darling, Latoya Turner, Natasha, Patrice, Shawn, Bernard, Britney Darling, Raquel Thompson, and Lamont Roker; Nieces and Nephews: Alexander Jr., Alexis, Christian, and Crystal Williams, Stacey Hanna, Jamaal, Kirk, Gerard Mott, Anthony Stubbs II, Lathia Stubbs Deveaux, Latonia Turcios, Jovonne Pratt, Cedric Jr., Aron, and Cedranique Wilmore, Jessica’Lyn Miller, Aeshia Schmeisser, Megan Virgil, Craig Jr., Daiquin, Travarian, Joseph, and Gianna Wilmore, Jason & Brandon Darling, Ibraheem Wilmore, Tamia, and Thomas Jr. Woodside, Calvin Davis Jr., Polly Ann Bethell, Miguel, and Arianna Bethel, Reno, and Nyel Bethel and Fedrick Pinder of Miami, Florida; Grand Nieces and Nephews: Anthony III, Eathien and Alisa Stubbs, Azaiah Deveaux, King Cody, Amira and Micha Schmeisser, Christiane, and Christof Pratt, Phoenix Wilmore, Samara Sears, Ieshia Hanna. Other Relatives and Friends: Patricia and Diane Simms, Bianca Campbell, Walter Sherman, Sonia Knowles and family, Pat Bell, Alsaida Wilmore, Denise Wilmore, Masha Fox and family, Marilyn Maycock, David Cornish, Brian Morley, The Fowler Family, The Thompson, The Stubbs family, and numerous other relatives and friends who loved her dearly.

Friends may pay their last respects at Demeritte’s Funeral Home, Market Street, from 9-2:00 p.m. on Saturday & on Sunday at the church from 9:00 a.m. until service time.

a resident of #1 Swann Street, Perpall Track & formerly of Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands, will be held at St. Barnabas Anglican Church, Baillou Hill & Wulff Roads, on Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. Officiating will be Fr. Roderick Bain & Fr. Chester Burton. Cremation will follow.

He is preceded in death by his parents: Carl and Lorraine Dames; siblings: Diane Olawale, Althamese Ferguson, Walley Dames; sister-inlaw: Brendalee Ferguson.

Left to cherish his memory are his Sons: Derek Jr. and DeMarcian Dames; Daughters: Derese, Devonee, and Vivianna Garcia-Dames; Grandchildren: Jade Lundy, Deron Bannister Jr., Derek III, DeannaRaine Dames, and Tanisha Abreu. Sister: Virginia Dames-Clarke; Brother: Godfrey Dames; Brothers-in-law: Dario Ferguson, Darren Knowles, Jacob “Ola” Olawale, and Kenneth Clarke; Sister-in-law: Dashann Knowles; Nieces & Nephews: Jeffrey Olawale, Shana Olawale, Carlyle Thompson, Kandace Clarke, Anique Dames; Aunts and Uncles, Cousins: Janet & Norman Forbes Sr. and family (Normieka, Nortashia, Norman Jr., and Norkeia), and the families of the late Gustavus & Thomas Lightbourne, Blanche Gardiner, Elvira Ewing, Marshall, Hilton, Henry, Coleta, Stanley, and Benjamin Rigby, Irene & Richard Forbes. Close family and friends including: Miss Eunice Sherman, Chef Christopher Chea, Jack Parker, Tanya Garcia, Cara Harris, Maria Cash, Withney Bain, Delroy Williams, Anthony Walkin, Doug & Tanya Parnell, Venice Rigby, and Kesta (Tina) Lubin of Providenciales, The Perpall Track families including Perry, the Millers, Longley, Francis, and Chase.

Friends may pay their last respects at Demeritte’s Funeral Home, Market Street, from 10-6:00 p.m. on Friday & on Saturday at the church from 9:00 a.m. until service time

ELIZABETH MARION ROBERTS, 71

Death Notices for LUBENS MICHAEL PIERRE, 35

a resident of #39 Queens Road, Nassau East, died at her residence on Tuesday, July 15, 2025.

She is survived by her, 1 sister: Tania Roberts-Fox; brothers: Terrance Jr., Antonius & Bruno Roberts; 9 aunts: Helen Bowe-Butler, Lisa & Miriam Roberts, Sonia Bowe-Dames, Janeen Bowe McCartney, Antoinette Bowe, Jeanine Bowe-Bodie & Pauline Johnson-Bowe; 1 uncle: William Bowe; numerous nieces & nephews & a host of other relatives & friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

KEVON BEACHAM NEHRU TAYLOR, 22

a resident of Steventon, Exuma, died on Monday, July 7, 2025.

He is survived by his, mother: Alicia Roxbury; father: Kevin Taylor; stepfather: Renaldo Roxbury; stepmother: Angelique Taylor; 2 children: Kavano & Alaiya Taylor; 7 sisters: Reniyah Roxbury, Lloydea Minnis, Cyntiche, Keeya, Omega, Cherish & Trinity Taylor; 2 brothers: Renaldo Roxbury Jr., Michael Clarke Jr.; grand mothers: Janet King, Yvette Roxbury; grandfather: Richard Taylor; 5 aunts, 4 uncles, numerous cousins & a host of other relatives & friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

a resident of Butterfly Close, Garden Hills, died on July 9, 2025.

He is survived by his, 1 daughter: Lunique Pierre; 7 sisters: Angeline, Betty, Micheline, Fernander, Natasha, Pierla & Edlyn; 5 brothers: Audley, Joubert, Sylvester, Ulrick & Janel; numerous nieces & nephews & a host of other relatives & friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

THERESA McINTOSH, 70

a resident of West Street & Rupert Dean Lane, died on Friday, July 11, 2025.

She is survived by her, husband: Jean Wilfred Florvil; 8 children: Michelle Pascal, Patrice Clarke, Vernita Malcolm, Shantel Adderley, Edward Malcolm, Clarissa Cleare, Romeo Cleare, Mario McIntosh; 48 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren & sisters and brothers too numerous to mention & a host of other relatives & friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Death Notices for

VILLIE “Willamae” FLOWERS, 66

a resident of #24 Goggle Eye Pond, died on Saturday, July 12, 2025.

She is survived by, 2 daughters: Nashika Fox Newton & Shantel Flowers; 1 son: Antonio Fox; 2 sisters: Lorraine Flowers & Helen Flowers Knowles; 7 grand & 3 great grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins & a host of other relatives & friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

ERSKINE LEMUEL SWEETING, 65

affectionately called “Softly Cool”

a resident of Oakland Park, Fort Lauderdale & formerly of Derby Road, Yellow Elder, died on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.

He is survived by his, sisters: Colleen Sweeting, Judy Sweeting Russell, Elizabeth & Caroline Sweeting, Alichea Sweeting Miller; brothers: Christopher McQueen, Supt. Mario Sweeting, Emilie & Cohen Sweeting; numerous nieces & nephews & a host of other relatives & friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Memorial & Celebration of Life

Peter Charles Peters, 75

6th April 1950 – 7th July 2025

Peter’s Memorial and Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, 26th July 2025 at the Bahamas National Trust on Village Road from 6.00 pm until 9.00 pm (or thereabouts).

All Musicians and anyone that knew Peter will be more than welcome.

James Edward Strachan, 88

a resident of Soldier Road, New Providence, Bahamas died on Wednesday, 2nd July, 2025 at his residence

Left to cherish his memories are his sons: Alvin and Mario Strachan; daughters: Christine Maingot and Monique Pratt; brothers: Charles, Anthony, Steven, Trevor, Shane Strachan; sisters: Zelda Munnings and Sandra Rolle; nephew: Ian Strachan; sons-in-law: David Maingot and Benjamin Pratt; grandchildren: Arlington Neely, Sebastian and Sasha Maingot, Mya and Mia Pratt, Rashad, Calvin and Kaymarra Stracha, Deargo Ingraham and other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted with St. Ambrose Funeral Home and will be announced at a later date.

Death Notices For

Van George Rolle-Poitier, 73

of #21King Street, New Providence, Bahamas died at his residence on Monday, June 30, 2025.

He is survived by his sister: Suzanne RolleWright of California; brother: Robert Hepburn of Grand Bahama; nephew: Fabian (Sonia) Bain; legal guardian for 16years: Mary Owens; close friends: Alicia & Clive Newton, Nakia & Dominic Lightbourn, Robyn Fawkes, Ashanti & Ceazia Newton, DaJe & Londyn Lightbourn, Zyir & Zev Edwards and a host of other relatives and friends.

May his soul rest in peace.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted with St. Ambrose Funeral Home and will be announced at a later date.

Chrystella Heather Sherman Gomes, 33 affectionagtely called “Paige” died on Tuesday, 15th July, 2025 at her residence.

She is survived by her parents: Vincent and Agatha Gomes; honor parents: Kendall Patton and Christopher Frazier; fve sisters and three brothers, numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted with St. Ambrose Funeral Home and will be announced at a later date.

Funeral Service For Lora Lee McQueen Albury, 56

a resident of Pinedale and Peardale Streets, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly of Lower Bogue, Eleuthera, Bahamas who died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Monday, June 23rd, 2025 will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 19th, 2025 at New Jerusalem Kingdom Ministries, Carmichael Road. Pastor Roger Moss assisted by other Ministers will officiate. Interment will follow in the Southern Cemetery Cowpen and Spikenard Roads, New Providence.

She was predeceased by her parents: Herman and Berthalee Albury; daughter: Keva Ferguson.

Left to cherish her memories are her 5 sons: Dario, Jared, Lorran Albury, Courtney Greene and Vincent Dames Jr. (Samantha); 1 daughter: Vincinique Dames; adopted children: Vanessa Russell, Sherese Albury, Dexter Hepburn Jr., Arthur Lee Jr. and Edney Jr.; 10 grandchildren: Kia and Dominic Brice, Philippa Ferguson, Dario Jr, Jayla-Marie, Franklyn, Trinity Va’Daeya, Dealo’Nique and Zovia; 4 brothers: Prince, Perry R/Sgt. 158 Eddison and R/Cpl 906 Micheal Albury of the RBPF; 4 sisters: WR/C. 3088 Alicia “Lisa” Rolle RBPF, Jacqueline Green, Judy McPhee, and Patricia Waterman; 4 sisters-inlaw: Jennifer, Genise and Hanna Albury & Dawn Daniels; 1 brotherin-law: Basil Rolle; 10 nephews: Prince Jr. Lanardo, DeAngelo, Deyton and Micheal Albury Jr., Jason Mitchell and Deon Rolle, Shemeko Greene, Tremaine and Keshawn; 10 nieces: Latanya Symonette, Princess, Aalayah, Eddinique Ayana and Glory Albury, Ashley Wilson, Thalita and Corazine Rolle, Sancea and Keisha; 11 grand nieces and nephews: Latrelle, Desmond, Royal, Rylin, Roman, Richea, Xavier, Deondra, Italy, Brielle; 11 uncles: Clevland, Edney & Leslie Albury of New Jersey and R/Insp. Horace Albury RBPF Roland, Glenroy, Paul, Micheal and Thomas Albury of Lower Bogue Eleuthera Ronald Neily and Bernard Strachan Jr.; 8 aunts: Evangelist Mizpah Edgecombe, Sis Ena, Albury O.S.B & Claretta Albury-Strachan, Zelma, Dornell, Virginia, Carol Albury and Alma Tinker; 3 grand aunts: Genieve Albury Betty and Evelyn Johnson; cousins: Genise, Eunice, Melanie, Shenice, Sherlyn, Andrea, Rhianna, Donna, Keetonia, Lynn and Qutel Albury, Paulamae Harris (Joseph), Joann Ellis, Jennifer Burrows (Ricardo), Racquel Adderley (Karl), Eloise Farquharson, Marcia Barr, Krystal Thompson (Delano Netty Demetrius Fowler, Elder Patrice Inghram (Bishop John) Shenique Smith (Anton), Glendra Laroda (Stephen), Keisha Pratt, Rudisha Wilson, Malvena Culmer, Beryl Neily, Eleanor Saunders, Edith Neily, Thirza and Louise Albury Carmen Johnson, Gwendolyn Gibson (Peter), Ann Moss (Anthony),

Lavese McDonald–Higgs, Brendalee Neily (Mario), Canrea Scott Sandra and Laverne Sturrup (Tedy), Pamela Culmer (Kevin), Pastor Monique Davis (Darren), Rev. Marie Neily, Sean Coakley, Martin, Kevin (Margurie), Theo, Roland Jr., (Porsha ), Dorne, Mekal, Bishop Cedric, (Min. Melrose) Paul Jr., (Lakeisha) Sammy, Marvin, Jeremy Dennis, Asa Jr. Rojean, Lenoard, Theo, Lennard, McKale, PC 3907 Horace J (Ashley) RBPF, and Rev. Dante, (Darnell) and Gary Albury, Basil, Alvin and Ranny Neily Whitfeild and Cleveland Brown, Rodney Bain, Whitfield Sonny, Rev. Lynden (Marion), Dan, Livingstone, (Ruth) Anthony, Patterson, Ephriam, Wesley, Rev. Oredius (Arnold Mark Johnson, Supt. Demarus Armbrister, Supt. Breneil Pinder, Prophetess Sandra Saunders, Insp. Dion Neily RBPF, Patricia Hart, Willie and Jeffery Kerr, Errol and Vernell Cash and family, Dr. Joan Carey and family, Rev. Christopher and Wellington Neil and Debbie; god children: K’xandrya Brown and Mickala Brennen, Bishop G. Elton Major and New Metropolitan Baptist Church Family, Bishop Gregory Minnis Sr. and New Jerusalem Kingdom Ministries Family, Minister Hon. Lisa T. Rahming M.P. Marathon, Former Commissioner of Police Clayton Fernander, Patrick and Dedrie Rolle and Family, Shandell Evans and family, Kevin Richardson and family, Courtney Greene Sr., Linda Brennen, Dan Taylor and family, Pat Hamilton and family, Jared Curry and family, Patrick Jarett and family, Terry Prosper and family, Maureen Hepburn and family, Christine Price and Family, Myrtis Gardiner and family, Monis, Maxwell and Gladstone J. Moss, Slyvia Moss and family, Mario and Ricardo Lightbourne and family, Jerome Missick and family, Hestine Adderley and family, Margaret Rolle and family, Micheal, Charles Nicki and McIntosh, Dedrie and Carrie Deveaux, Charles and Sean Gaitor, Uleane Bastian and Family, Derrick and Oddette Rolle Cleo Johnson, Robert Grenne, Proxanna Brown, Lauralee Knowles, Dino, Andrew Bonimy, Paulette, Renay, Sheryl Cleare, Jeff Hepburn, Edith, Gloria Brown, Flo, Clifton Fernander and the Turning Point Family Lassido Boys Rake and Scrape Band, Jeff Ambrose and family Christine Miller and family, Fred Davis, Dereck Miller and family, Melvern Knowles and family, Tootsie and Terrance Hunter and family, Barbra Bain and family, family of the late Vincent Dames Sr., Family of the Late Velma Cox, Family of the late Caroline Neily, family of the late Alma Neily, family of the late Mariam Brown, family of the late Beatrice Neily, family of the late Fred Neily, family of the late Berlin Albury, family of the late Una Ferguson, family of the late Chrissy Moss, family of the late Perkins Bain family of the late Cecelia Bain, Principal and Staff of D. W. Davis Jr. High School, staff of Nassau Village Urban Renewal, staff of Marathon Urban Renewal, staff of Seafront Shushi, T Papa and family International Free & Accept Modern Masons & Order of the Eastern Star.

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

Crestwell Audley Johnson, 88

of Seven Hills and formerly of Quarry Mission Road, New Providence, Bahamas and George Town, Exuma, Bahamas died at the Princess Margaret Hosptial on Tuesday, 8th July, 2025.

He is survived by his children; grandchildren; great great grandchild; sisters; brothers and other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to THE NEW COMMONWEALTH FUNERAL HOME, and will be announced at a later date.

Death Notices For

Simon Mark Mackey, 45

a resident of Waterford, Eleuthera, Bahamas died on Wednesday, July 2nd, 2025.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to THE NEW COMMONWEALTH FUNERAL HOME, and will be announced at a later date.

Royal Bahamas Police Force Sergeant #3044

Michael Dion Lockhart Jr., 42

a resident of Lower Bogue, Eleuthera, Bahamas and formerly of Milton Street, New Providence, Bahamas died on Tuesday, July 15th, 2025 .

He was predecease by his mother: Sharon Johnson; father: Michael Lockhart Sr.

Precious memories are held by his wife: Pharcina Cash-Lockhart; four daughters: Michaella, Mahalia, Mykah Grace and Mariah Lockhart; two sons: Jercari and Travante; sister: Cecilia Leadon-Symonette; aunts, uncles and other relatives and friends including: Members of The R.B.P.F. Air Wing.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to THE NEW COMMONWEALTH FUNERAL HOME and will be announced at a later date.

Funeral Service For

Lester Owen Mather, 55

a resident of Birdwood Lane, Yamacraw Beach Estates, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly of Harbour Island, Eleuthera, Bahamas, who died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Friday, June 27, 2025 will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 19th, 2025 at Lighthouse Church of God Harbour Island. Bishop Anthony Dean will officiate. Interment will follow in St. Catherine’s Cemetery, Harbour Island, Eleuthera.

Left to mourn his passing are his sisters: Fay (Brian) Sawyer, Glendena (Theotis) Barr, Violet Roberts, Diane Miller, Nadine and Desiree Kemp, Lagenia Gibson; brothers: Melvin, Harrison and Jeff Mather; adopted daughter: Theodosia Rolle; aunts: Wilma Bullard, Betty Davis, Evangelist Diana Culmer, and Ruth Percentie, Brenda Higgs; nieces: Brynett Sawyer, Theria Mather, Shacantalla Mclntyre, Latia and Amber Barr, Desrinque Gray, Kendra Gordan, Kaylissa Walkes, Shanrez, Dr. Aysiea Lewis, Cartwright, Manishka Rollins, Dr. Schyonne Adderly, Raygene Bethel; newphews: Harrison Mather Jr., Chakam Barr, Dasron, Anton, Dione and Brian; grandnieces and nephews: Owen, Ethan and Akyrie Mather, ChakamBarr Jr., Chance Mclntyre, Tayja Bowleg; cousins: Karen (Cassius) Turnquest, Denise, Allison, Sabrina, Millicent, Shakara, Byron, Neive, Alvin, Richard, Tavaugh Bullard, Martin, Perry Grant, Johnell, Llyod and Lavaugh Saunders, Jeremy, Clea Davis, the children of the late John and Chole Mather, Seth Mather, Vivreen Johnson, Alice Mather, Valarie Mather, Georgina Barry, Stuart and Ivy Cleare, Tracey and Dale Davis, Edsol Mather, the Family of the late Donald (Tisha) Curry, Melvina, Hermanett, Terrance Sr., Chynishka, Joseph, Karea, Cassius, Edwar, Toneshia, Taffani, Adriene, Ray Mather; god children: Sasha Bullard, Octorria Grant, Lakeem Grant and Keon Albury; relatives and special friends including: Barry Swann, Gerland and Jannie Moxey, Carl & Kim Rahming, Jesilee and Elieen Mackey, Ricky and Cindy Mackey, Patsy Clarke, Bishop Samuel and Delma Higgs, Portia Curry, Link and Justin Higgs, Doreen Albury and Family, Ricard and Mary Arroll, Julienna Foy, Dawn Higgs, Jesse Brook, Kristi King, Prescole Smith, Clarissa Smith, Patica Darling, Gaynel Knowles, June Moss, Neferia Capron, Dianna Lockhart, Ben and family, Linda Brennen, Philip and Felicia Roberts, Sippie Grant, Shammie and Delorse, Shelia Saunders, Lorna Major, April Miller, Magolda, Carlotte Greogory and Mazina Higgs, Pastor Leona and Jose Roberts, Pastor Tavar Major, Lashay Bullard, Sandy Cleare Joan Carey, Rodney Cleare, Patrica Sawyer, Ronette Roberts, Andrew Griffin, Loreska, Erdley and Deborah Johnson, Don Mackey.

Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at THE CHAPEL OF MEMORIES THE NEW COMMONWEALTH FUNERAL HOME INDEPENDENCE DRIVE on (TODAY) Thursday from 8:00-11:30 a.m. and at the Church in Harbour Island on Friday from 7:00 p.m. to service time on Saturday.

Funeral Service for

Eunice Louise Cunningham, 85

of Golden Gates #2, Mermaid Blvd. West will be held at All Saints on Calvary Hill Anglican Church, South Beach, Nassau, Bahamas on Friday July 18th, 2025, at 11:00am. Officiating will be Rt. Hon. Rev. Canon S. Sebastian Campbell, assisted by Rev. Fr. Bradley Miller. Cremation will follow.

She was predeceased by her Parents: John and Mary Knowles and Son: Constantine Cunningham.

She is survived by her Husband of 62 Years: Edward Cunningham; Sons: Aristotle David (Valerie), Socrates (Natasha), Cyprian (Teoneka) and Christophe; Daughter: Athena Cunningham; Grandchildren: Valentino Sr., Soniqua (Charles) Durrant of West Palm Beach, Daijah, Canaan, Andrew, Justin, Cayden, Abigail Cunningham; Great-grand children: Tianna, Dicey and Valentino Cunningham Jr.; Sisters: Shirley Pearson and Brenda Knowles of Miami, Florida; Brother: Livingstone Knowles; Sister-inlaw: Muriel Deleveaux; Nephews: Mario, Rico and Damien Knowles of the United States, Kendrick and Kirkwood Williams, Hosea, Harcourt, Tyrone, Tyrone, Jeffrey, Welbourne Jr., Sparkman Cunningham, Henry, Orville, Darrell Cunningham of Miami, Florida, Floyd Cunningham and family of New York, Omar Roberts, Curtis O’Brien; Nieces: Shinell and Jacqueline Pearson, Dazelle Munroe, Rochelle Rolle, Vernetha Scavella, Annette Nairn, Anges Taylor, Shantinka Scavella, Christine Thompson & Suzette Cunningham of Miami, Florida; Cousins: Bradley Fox, James and Cecil Glinton, Enturpie Mullings, Louis Pelecanos, Merlene Glinton, Syliva (Michael), Alvaro, Dino Simms; God-child: Hazel Fox. Other relatives includes: Nurse Geanna Munnings (grand niece), Diarrah Miller and family, Karl Anderson and family, Harrison Moxey Sr. and family, Kirkwood Neily & family , The Bethel family, Florinda Mackey Storr and family, Valerie Hart, The Black’s family, Perry Swann and family, Carolyn McKinney and family, Lindsay Bastian, Tony and family, Tinker and family, Anatol Knowles, The Newton Family, Grace Burrows, Cecil Musgrove, Thelma Stubbs and family, Calvin Thompson and family, Gillian Cooper, Maya Ferguson, Shelia Arthur, and the South Congregation of JW friends and family, All Saints Anglican Church members, Father Sebastian Campbell and family, St. Gregory’s Anglican Church members, Pastors Mario and Erika Moxey, Bahamas Harvest Church Staff and Small Group, Albany Development Staff, Sandals Hotel Staff, Minister Desmond Bannister, Honorable Minister Keith Bell and the entire Carmichael Road Constituency.

May her beautiful Soul Rest in Peace.

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

Relatives and friends may pay their last respects in the “Rudolph Pratt Memorial Suite” at Amethyst Memorial, #534 East Street South (opposite Fresh Auto Car Lot) on Thursday July 17th, 2025, from 11:00a.m to 6:00p.m.

Death Notice For

Ceroullio Cadet, 70

a resident of Wulff Road, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly from Saint Louis-du-Nord, Haiti died at his residence on Saturday, 12th July, 2025.

He is survived by his wife: Osiane Louis; son: Yvenais Cadet, Jackson Cadet, Sylvio Cadet, Nuckson Cadet, Finton Cadet; daughters: Rose Guerline Cadet, Suze Mideline Cadet, Dorothy Cadet, Brittney Cadet, Kimberly Cadet, Ludz Nedjie Cadet, Bernice Caty, Wellintina Caty, Esther Cadet; brother and sisters: Kilmerne Cadet, Adner Cadet and Saintlia Cadet; other relative including: Anita Sainville; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Rest On Funeral Chapel Limited and will be announced at a later date.

Funeral Service For Sheron Louise Clarke-Cox, 71

of #39 Cox Way off East Street South, New Providence, Bahamas will be held on Sunday, July 20th, 2025, 2:00p.m. at The Trinity City of Praise, Tonique Williamas-Darling Highway. Officiating will be Pastor Ed Watson assisted by Pastor Necole Watson-Bayah. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Gardens Cemetery, Soldier Road.

She was pre-deceased by her father: Lofton; mother: Sambrieanna; sister: Mary.

Left to continue her enduring legacy are her husband: Felix “Carl” Cox; children: Kikie Gardiner (Derek), Ingrid Cox-Russell (Cecil), Hollis Cox (Sheldon), Marcia Cox (Sebastian) and Carlina Cox (Damion), Lashawn Swain (Ronald), Masaneti Joseph (Desireé), Tanya Gariboldi (Emanuele) and Donna Douglas (Neil); uncle and aunts: Charles Clarke Sr. (Laurene) and Edith Clarke; siblings: Agatha, Theodora and Donald Newton; grandchildren: Tajhia Kerr-Major (Preston), Kieasha Poitier (Stanley), Tremaine RussellProsper, Shaquille Williams, Khaleel and Khiyante Archer, Travanté Russell, Aleaha and Savannah Burrows, Tekenia Cox, Tekerah Hall (McKell), Marissa Mackey, Khiana Rolle, Kobe, Keynai and Tashawn Russell, Damion Josey Jr., Clarence North Jr., A’Jene Dorsette, Mikhail Joseph, Ronald Swain Jr., Francesca Gariboldi, Monalisa Johnson, Stephanique Pinder and Kilo Taylor; great grandchildren: Michael, Khamyah, Sophia, Talaya, Shaquille Jr., Khaleel Jr. and Khaleah, Khyla, M’Caia, Mirai, T’Asia, Makayla, Cylee, Cowen, McKynlee, Stamari, Brandon, Latrei and Ryleigh; sisters of her heart: Mary ‘Carmel’ Clarke & Family, Ruth Sands & Family, Gloria Sumner-Oliver & Family and Marsha Saunders (Larry) & Family; children of her heart: Trevor Cox, Phillip Cox, Fabian Clarke, Dominique Hanna, Raquel Ferguson, Sophia McFarquhar-Rolle and Sophia Cox-Kerr; nieces and nephews: Lofton and Sheandra Newton, Derek and Stephen Wilson, Quinton and Tanya Rahming, Kayla Beneby, Starletta Forbes, Staciford, Vanessa Ellis, Lynette Newton, Bernadette Storr, Cherriqua Taylor, Colin, Shawn, and Marco Newton & Family and Tania Charlton & Family; her one godchild: Cherokee Moore & Family; cousins including: Eugene ‘Perry’, Ray, Nathaniel and Tyrone Clarke, Dorothy Clarke and Jacqueline Borque, Keith, Dr. C. A., Francis and Michael Clarke, Deidre Clarke-Maycock and Gabrielle Clarke-Romer, Victoria Clarke, Donna Lowe, Lisa Moss, Misty Pinder, Patricia, Timothy, Stafford and Robert Clarke, Maria, Estella, Tony and Betty Clarke (Miami, Florida), Isadora Johnson & Family, Carol Thompson-Pinder & Family, Sharnette and Elizabeth Thompson & Family, The Family of Eliza Tynes, The Family of Princess Vivido and the families of Paulette, Ainsley and Lydia Thompson; other relatives and friends including: The Thompson, Clarke and Newton Families, Harry Tinker & Family, Linda Munnings & Family, The Wilkinson Family, Cecil Russell Sr. & Family, Shaheika Dorsett & Family, Vedora Hall & Family, Brenda Duvalier & Family, Father Joseph Mycklewhyte & Family, Delvado and Deangelo Beneby, Lester Samuels Jr. & Family, Sherry McKay & Family, Richardo Woodside & Family, Samuel Strachan & Family, Adrian Archer & Family,

Latoya Cockburn, Anastacia Knowles-Clarke, Leaha Clarke, Edison Riley & Family, Carlton Ellis & Family, Abby Rigby & Family, Freddie Gordon & Family, Lilian Quant-Forbes & Family, Lynette Pintard & Family, The Staff of Home Fabrics, Commonwealth Fabrics and Quality Fabrics, Nurse Fox of FMII (PMH), The Emergency Medical Services Family, The Commonwealth Bank Family, the Bay Street Garage Family, the Post Office Family, the John Bull Family, the Grand Hyatt Finance Family, the Department of Social Services Family, the Kemp Family, Apostles Edward and Merilee Watson, Pastor Necole Watson-Bayah and the Trinity City of Praise Family, the Rev’d Father Whitfield Hutchinson and family of St. Margaret’s Anglican Church; and her caregivers: Ann Johnson and Pam Johnson.

The body will repose in the Redeemer Chapel at Ferguson’s Funeral Directors, 7th Terrace Collins Avenue on Saturday from 12:00noon - 5:00pm and on Sunday at the Church from 1:00pm until service time.

Death Notice For Tanya Michelle Knowles, 49

of # 41 Tyler Street, Chippingham, New Providence, Bahamas died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Wednesday, July 9th, 2025.

She is survived by her husband: Marvin Knowles; children: Taneka and Tanesha Knowles; mother: Vinette Laing; siblings: Dwight Laing Sr. (Velika), Sophia Pinder (Keith) and Leona Laing; aunts, nephews, nieces and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements will announced at a later date.

Death Notice For Deon Vaughan Darling, 38

of Pinewood Gardens, New Providence, Bahamas died on Wednesday, July 9th, 2025.

He is survived by his father: Dion Darling; step mother: Octavia Darling; sisters: Tanae Darling and Briteni; Dorsettt; Aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, god parents and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Funeral

Services For

Victor Charles ‘Jac-Vic’ Percentie, 71

died on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 will be held at Wesley Methodist Church, Dunmore Town, Harbour Island, Eleuthera, Bahamas on Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 11:30am. Offciating will be Pastor D. Tavar Major assisted by Rev. Dr. Marie Neilly. Interment will follow in St. Catherines Cemetary.

Left to mourn his passing are his wife: Joan Davis Percentie; children: Cardaro Percentie, Devon McQuay, Branay McDonald, Trevon Higgs & Georgenell Neely; grandchildren: Brynn Roberts, Chanz Percentie, Zoroyah McQuay, Avonna McQuay, Jireh McQuay, Alissa Miller & Aalayah Cash; son-in-law: Mekal McDonald; brothers: Jackswell Percentie (Zoeann), Richard Percentie (Deborah), Morris Percentie, William Percentie (Catherine), Lionel Percentie and Michael Holtzman; sisters: Gwendolyn Holmes, Naomi Fowler and Lydia Durham; uncles: Oswald, Ralph, Brian (Fay) Alvin (Nancy) Sawyer; aunts: Brenda Higgs, Doreen Albury, Ann Buck, Lenora Albury; sister-in-law: Brenda Percentie; nieces and nephews: Kyle; J.C. & Tiffany; Monique, Vanessa; Cindy, Georggeta & Michael; Gwenique & Tyrone; Tonette & Alicia; Wesley & Caroline, Westra & Locksley; Shron, Valentino & Karla, Richette, Chanella, Simone, Garvin, Jannette, Jacqueline; Adell, Clement & Somaenia; Morris, Brendan, Brittany (Drey) & Shaquille; Wildaja, Demetria Richards; Emerson; Ashley(Savion), Harry, Rain (Antone); Lashad; Earnest, Shayne, Avery & Al, Steven; Dedrie & Gary, Tina & Delano, Faith & Jimmey, Johnney & Cola and Tara; numerous grand nieces & nephews: Olga Clan: Irma, Shiela, Daphne & Kendal, Donald & Louis, Sherry & Elijah, Carol & Winky, Cindy & Rickey, Troy and Courtney, Anthony clan: Romell, Tony & Tanya, Cathy, Raymond, Sammy & Glorinna, Peter, Bernice, Pamela & Basil; Herman clan: Ann & Taylor, Bishop Steven, Eloise & Michael, Ena; Anna clan: Frank, Emily, Lashay, Marcie, Nora, Duke clan: Katrina, Floyd Bishop Arrie, Dearly, Lantasha, Marilee, Gleanor, Garland, Duke & Sherry; Humphrey clan: Humphrey Jr. Dr. Leatendore & Mecha, Elvis, Valarie, Nancy, Karen, Juanita, John, Paulette, Barbara Jean, Martin; other relatives & friends: Children of the late Mrytis: Dashiel (Edith), Roy (Althea), Harvey (Georgina); Brenda-children Wade & Jacqueline, Justin (Andrea), Barrett & Portia, Linc; Ann children-Natasha, Bruce & Jessica;Yvonne children-June, Jerry; Doreen children Cecilie, Laurian, Lena,Christopher, Shayne Children- of the late Peggy: Brice, Micki, David, Tommie, Illieanna, Renae, Maria, Carolyn, Valderis, Cathy, Children of the late Tom: Dell, Jackie, Betsy, Jeffrey, Jane, Janet; Oswald’s children Derrie, Shawn, Sharlice, Tamika, Tresha; Ralph, Garcia; Brian, Brynette, Bianca; Alvin; Lenora, Loraine Roberts and Monique; children of Percival & the late Pastor Curtlyn Johnson, Dedrie & Vanna, Ellaka, Paulaka, Vylma Curling, Ruth Dixon,Ray Mather, Thomas & Elizabeth Higgs, Paulette Higgs, Shelto, Harold, Wilamena, Johnnie, Children of the late Bertram Sawyer, Spooner, Delarie & Shammie, Shayne, Cedric, Kendal, Damion, Shanette, Sonja, Terrance, Deshante, Vhaul & Lisa Thompson, Elaine Aranaha, Cedric Pennerman, Theckla Higgs,Nora Albury, Bishop Samuel & Lady Delma Higgs, Rosie Hudson, Brenda & Joe Whylly; The McKinney Family, The Pedican, Barry & Neely families of Bluff, The Cash, Albury & Kelly families of Lower & Upper Bogue, Harryo’s staff, Queen Conch staff, The Malcolm Clan, Richard & Jennifer Cleare, Monica Percentie, The Hon. Perry Christie, The Fisher Family, Dudley, Vincent Cleare & Family, Gaylene, Gina Major, Julie Major, Randy Curtis, Jessie Mackey, Tony Reid, Cola Cash, Boys under the Tent, Big

Red & The Boys, Debbie Major, Jacob Fowler, Wesley Methodist Church family, Lighthouse Church of God family, Church of God of Prophecy family, God’s Living Word Teaching Centre family, Pastor Antonius & Shanna Johnson, Linda Albury, Alex Barry & Family, Philippa Simmons & family, Sue Neff, Ida Symonette, Patrice Barry & family, Rocky Clear and family, Paula Josey & family, Violette Versane (Care Giver), Cranston, Percenties wines and Sprits staff, Juanita Neely, Judy and Lawrence Thompson and family, Whitfeld Neely and family, Dianne Sucrates and family James Major, Shelto Johnson, Kettena Charles, Stuart Clear and family, Deon Smith and family, Dr. P. Bethel & the Harbour Island Health Center Team, the entire community of Harbour Island. If we inadvertently forgot to mention anyone, we do apologize. Thank you for being a part of the life and legacy of the Late Victor Charles ‘Jac-Vic’ Percentie.

Relatives and friends may pay their last respects on Friday at the Church of God of Prophecy, Duke Street, Harbour Island from 5:00pm until and at the Wesley Methodist Church on Saturday from 9:00am until service time.

Mirthlene Virginia Evans-Virgil, 67

died on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 will be held at Church of God of Prophecy, Meadow Street & Hospital Lane, New Providence, Bahamas on Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. Offciating will be Bishop Hulan Hanna assisted by Assoc. Pastor Minister Cecil Knowles. Crematiom will follow.

Her memories will forever linger on in the hearts are her sons: Richars Sr. Kendrick and Cleej Sr. Virgil; daughter-in-law: Glenda Virgil; grandchildren: Andrew, Richea, Daequan, Richshan, Richara, Richard Jr. Cleej Jr., Kentae, Kendrick Jr., Rashawn, Kenlisa, Jeremiah, Terell, Karell, Brittney and Jasmine; sisters: Rev. Shirley Evans and Gertrude Ambrister; brothers: William Evans and Kevin Davis; sister-in-law: Evangelist Linda Davis, Doralyn Bain; brother-in-law: Alexander J. Thurston, Edward Virgil Sr.; nieces: Janee, Tamara, Lyndell, Glendina, Shekia, Kevan, Coralyn, Angel, Holly, Lakeisha, Olgin, Gaylene, Kenyetta, Elaine, Violet, Raquel, Karen, Christina, Valerate, Charlene and Shanique; nephew: Mark, Aaron, Naaman, Johnathan, Gladstone, Floyd, Edrick, Theophilus, Josua, Adrain, Peter, Gilchris, Theodore, Hulan Sr., Keno, Chris, Edward, George, Godfrey, Tellis, Maro and Milton; grand nieces: Janiqua, Tatianna, Trinity, Cyshea, Savannah, Breanna, Selana, Dashnique, Monalisa, Ashely, Jasmine, Aaliyah, Crystall, Kenjenice, D’Neva, Kennadi, and Zyelle; grand nephew: Ian, Jadray, Gabriel, Donnaven, Jaden, Javon, Nathan, Joshua, Bradley, Drew and Renaldo; numerous great grandnieces and great grandnephews too many to mention; special friend: Cephas Miller, Marcia Swaby, Arcadia Rolle-Smith, Zeta Burrell, Ms. Lotiemay, Amos and Natasha Clarke; other relatives and friends including: Don, Linda, Randy, Shortie, Laveen and the entire Chapel Street Family, Natasha, Tanya, Nicola, Stevens. Brenell, Dorothy, Maria and the entire Peter’s Street family, Margaret Val Hanna, Sandra Norris, Anishka Beneby and family, Aldria Nixon, Desiree Mingo and family, Floyd Nixon and family, Church of God of Prophecy Gambier, Tino Smith and family, Sheno Ferguson and family, Leonardo Jones and family, The entire Church of God of Prophecy Medow Street, The entire Church of God of Prophecy National Choir. Ms. Cody and the entire Sunnyside family, and Binca L. Anderson.

Funeral Services For

Cameron Bannister, 25 affectionately called ‘Fumbles’

died on Tuesday, June 10th, 2025 and formerly of Dunmore Town, Harbour Island, Eleuthera, Bahamas will be held at United Christian Cathedral on Friday, July 18th, 2025 at 10:00am. Offciating will be Minister - Pastor Melvin Higgins assisted by Pastor Thurston, Bishop Timothy Johnson, Pastor Tavar Major, Minister Joshua Wells. Interment will follow in the Lake View Memorial Gardens, John F. Kennedy Drive.

Left to cherish his fond memories are his daughter: Camara Bannister; mother: Florette Major; adopted mother: Phillisia Armbrister; father: The Late Eddison Bannister; step father: Wayne Major; grandmothers: Florence Curry and Mizpah Bannister; grandfather: Maxwell Dean (Tamaicka); great grandmother: Cora Dean; brothers: Logen & Elijah Major; step brothers: Wayne Jr., Adian & Dejauno Major; sisters: Indya Armbrister, Bethanie Major, Edeasha Bannister-Rolle, Asia, Alisha & Angel Bannister; step sisters: Candance & Shawanda Major; brother-in-law: Rudolph Rolle; nieces: Iliana, Ilyssa & Inaiya Johnson, Gabrielle Emmanuel & Autum Major; nephews: Isaac Johnson, Milano, Rudolph Jr. & Elijah Rolle, Elikai Sears, Chace Carey & Owen James; aunts: Angel Dean RN, Xilene, Xylophia, Marcia & Jonell Dean, Dr. Chana & Ariel Imlach, Theresa, Daphne, Retta & Tammy Bannister; uncles: Anthony (Sheniqua), Muhammad (Parishka), Marvin & Xayden Dean, AzlanImlach, Kyien (Berishka) Moss, Kashad Bethel, Harrison & Linole Bannister, Glenrick Miller; great aunts: Joan Tundidor, Maxine Bowe, Cathy (Ian) Ross, Zener (Delworth) Gibson, Audrey (Jules) Curry-Janvier, Alicia Curry, Christina (Inspector Surdanio) Sands, Loretta Maycock, Meshell & Cheryl Dean; great uncles: Arthur Barrett (Portia) Curry, Gary Cleare, Christopher Seymour, Kevin (Paulamae) Johnson, Mervin, Glen (Theresa), Kevin & Ellis Dean; great great aunts: Zelma Couser, Frances (Ernest) Lewis and Madlyn Johnson; great great uncles: Percival “Summer” Johnson, Alquin “Alkie” and Randall (Christine) Johnson; step uncle: Sean Major; step aunts: Chequita Major, Miranda Johnson and Nellie Thompson; special friend: Semaria Meadows; godmothers: Juanita Percentie, Madeline Cash and Tina Neely; god brothers: Zarian Neely, Rodney & Jaden Dereus and Sammy Thompson; god sisters: Sarah-Ann Barry & Zor’anaryah Forbes; cousins: Zaria Higgs, Florence, Zarian, Maximus & Mateo Dean, Jade Roberts,AmeraldDean,Malachi Dean, Amir Williamson, Akari Imlach, Da’Myas Reynolds, Melia Dean, Makhya Dean-Taylor, Azailyn, Zyaire, Amrya, Daeline, Cyann, Rashad Jr, Tyler Bethel, Kyieanna, Kyien Jr., Lovely & Kynzie Moss; cousins (Curry/Johnson) - Thalia Cordaro RN, Teoflo Jr. & Antonio Tundidor, Alexis Connor RN, Maurice, Anthony & Anita Brice, Christonise, Chantise, & Crystal Seymour, Lacey Poole, Jay Johnson, Claudia DeLafe, Chyna, Christi, & Courtney Ross, Mark Michael & Aaron Beckford, Kaiden McCartney, Paul, Jenay, Zion, Brenique & Faith Curry, Sade & Keion Curry, Tatianna Thompson, Toure Curry, Warwick Watson, Shanier Dixon, LalahBastian, Briana Bethel, Surdaina, Christian & Surdiano Sands Jr. Clifford, Aiden, Sean & Donovan Cordaro, Teoflo III & Amaya Tundidor, Nylah, Nyelle, Naleah & Nazaire Connor, Liam & Mason Bowe, Denise Thompson, Shauna & D’Shanti Lightbourn, George III & Christian DeLafe, Kymani & Khalid Percentie, Olivia Beckford, Messiah, Zane Curry, Na’aman, Liam & Levi Thompson, Noah & Sarai Watson, Izaan Mckylewhite, Brayden Bethel, (Dean) – Nashika, DeAndre, Mervin Jr., Glen Jr., Decoda, Deshan, Doyle, Olivia, Charlene, Darvia, Edward, Mandecqua, Denard(Leading Seaman), Volare, Mickel & Dejanae, (Bannister) – Devin, Gliniceia, Lashingka, Laquelle, Jameka, Solomon, Calvin, Nelson Jr., Angel, Patrick, Miracle, Milagro, Demigro, De’Amany, Trinity, Jethro, Neveah, Israel, Cairo, Rashad, Kymiah, Junior, Laquan, Blesson, Calvin Jr., Caiya & Cal’zaia; friends: Kervin Bowleg Jr. (KJ), Felix Flintwood, Wesley Cleare, Laquille Cleare, Cassius Turnquest (CJ), Jaden McPhee, Allan Sweeting, Rio Saunders, Kenstantin Farrington, Christoff Roberts, Joseph Percentie(J.J.), Garvin Adderley, Ettiene Goodman, Kaylen Davis, Kevens & Rashad Dieque, Laurente Johnson, Briana Atkinson & Aundre Tonnis, Henrekia & Henshia Solomond and Alyysha Bullard; neighbors & other

friends: Ms. Judith Armbrister, Stephon Johnson (SJ), Carolyn Coakley, Eleanor Bowleg & Family, Anitonice Richardson & Family, Vivreen Dean & Family, Ben Ettiene & Family, Jacques Sidoine & Family, Leonardo Rolle & Family, Beric Roberts & Family, Lesly Imbat & Family, Duke Davis & Family, Mark Higgs & Family, Darrell Higgs & Family, Terry Roberts & Family, Benwa Dereus & Family, Karen Turnquest & Family, Violet Roberts & Family, Perry & Martin Grant & Family, Kava Mackey &bfamily, Rasheda StubbsThompson and family, Nikka Headley & family, Samantha Higgs and family, Jillie Saunders and family; special thanks to: Pastor Melvin Higgins and World Disciple Center, Dr. Phelan Bethel & staff at the Harbour Island Health Centre, Harbour Island Police & The Royal Bahamas Police Force, Bernique (Brittany) Percentie-Ferguson, Latelia Albury and Jonathan Kelly; thank you to those of you in the Community of Harbour Island who have called, offered prayers and support and during this time. May God remember your deeds and reward you accordingly.

Relatives and friends may pay their last respects on Friday at United Christian Cathedral, Flamingo Gardens, New Providence from 8:30am until service time.

Joan Alexandria Sweeting, 57

died on Sunday, June 22nd, 2025 will be held at Lively Stone Church of God, Knowles Drive off Tonique Williams Highway, New Providence, Bahamas on Saturday, July 19th, 2025 at 11:00am. Offciating will be Bishop Denczil A. Rolle. Crematiom will follow.

She will be greatly missed but left to cherish her fond memories are her husband: Mark Sweeting; son: Ambry Eslie Lawrence Hall; adopted son: Alexander Archer; brothers: Gladstone Stuart; Osmond Johnson; Milton Newbold; sister: Leslie Norville; brothers-in-law: Preston Sweeting; Apostle Jentry Sweeting; sisters-inlaw: Daphane Stuart; Sheryl Stevens Johnson, Jennifer Sweeting; Patricia Rahming; Melanie Adderley; Judy Johnson; Angela Lockhart; Fiona Sweeting; uncles: Willard, Luther (Marie), Earnal Cleare; aunts: Ena Miller, Sybil McGillion, Sharon Smith, Dorothy Cleare, Stephanie Cleare, Marie Cleare, Helen Cleare, Stephanie McCartney; nephews: Vaughn Johnson, Ashley Wilkinson, Vantheo Stuart, Krishaun, Donte and Jared Johnson; nieces: Vanessa Stuart; Alexandria Johnson; Demesha Stuart; Dominique Johnson; Ebony Jules; grand nephews: Lynex Stuart; Lyam Johnson; grand nieces: Mercedes and Le’evon Smith; Ky’arra Johnson; cousins: Granville Coleby, Cyntyche Smith, Judith Coleby, Avalyn Grant, Andrew Coleby, Allan, Mark, Timothy, Doyle, Allison, Sherrie, Adam, Louis, Ivan and Frederick Cleare, Marissa Wilson, Monique Hepburn, Antoinette Wilson, Vanessa, Allyce and Kendal Miller; Deanne, Delka, Delone, Wendy, Edrick and Demorbelle Cleare; Heatherlyn Hoffman; Marilyn Scott; Karen Hepburn, William McGillion, Rebecca Forbes, Latoya Simpson; Rhandi White; Alverez, Cotto and Neuquén Smith, Jermaine, Jamal, Jamela and Piaget Cleare, Anaeo Burrows, Raymond Johnson Sr., Raymond Johnson Jr., Raenette Johnson, Earnestine Wallace, Manuel and Lisa Albert; and a host of other relatives and friends including but not limited to; godchildren; Beryl Lloyd, Shakeera Higgs, Kino and Stancia Lockhart, Audrey Johnson, Rev. Howard & Dr. Cindy Wade, Tanya Glinton, Darnell Brennen, Tamiko Brown, El’yanna Mackey, Vonchelle Cooper, Karen Ferguson, Shereen Grey, Shannel Rolle, Anastacia Campbell, Stephen Ash, Nickia Turnquest, Theora Kerr, Rodena Sands, Ravargo Lightbourne, Bishop Denczil Rolle and members of Life Worship Centre, Apostle-Elect and Senior Pastor, Devard Francis, and members of Southland Cathedral Global Ministries, Dr. Howard Mills, faculty, staff and students of Nassau Christian Schools, Testing & Evaluation GLAT Team – Grade 6 Mathematics, Margaritaville Resort Family, Margaret Newbold; Dr. Shena Moss and Breaking Boundaries Ministries, Nicky Duvalier, Blanche Middleton; Dr. Archer, Dr. Martin Brown. We sincerely apologize for any names that may have been inadvertently omitted.

Relatives and friends may pay their last respect that Newbold Brothers, 10# Palmetto Avenue & Acklins Street on (TODAY) Thursday from 5:00pm 7:00pm and on friday 10:00am 5:00pm

Death Notice For

The Campbell Family announces the death of their

Matriarch

Amy Zelda Johnson Campbell, 81

of Pineville Estates, North Andros who died on Monday, July 14th, 2025 at her residence.

Amy was preceded in death by her parents, Harvey Johnson and Brandhilda Knowles Johnson; her husband Robert John Campbell; her children Algrine, Marvin and Necola Campbell.

Her surviving Children: Jerry, Eugene, Gerain, Reverend Derek, Mark and Janice Campbell

Daughters-in-law: Joy and Shinelle Campbell

Brothers: Stanford Johnson

Numerous Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren , Neices and Nephews, Cousins and other relatives and friends and the community of North Andros.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Clarke’s Funeral Home & Crematorium and will be announced at a later date.

Memorial Service for DERECK WELLINGTON BROWN, 62

of Dorsett Alley, off West Street, will be held at Grace Funeral Home, 36 Rosetta Street, on Friday, 18th July, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. Pastor Wendell Lewis will officiate. Cremation was held.

He is survived by His Favorite Nephew: Inspector Vernon Rolle Sr.; four (4) Brothers: Derek, David, Bernie and Alton Brown; three (3) Sisters: Charlene Sanderson, Brenria and Bridgette B. Burrows; one (1) Aunt: Ruth Johnson; Nephew: Vernon Rolle Jr.; one (1) Grandniece: Vernika Rolle; two (2) Brothers-in-law: Gregory Burrows and Donnville Sanderson; Sister-in-law: Valerie Brown; ten (10) Nieces: Donna Sanderson; Syke and Amasia Brown; Kymiah Ferguson; Vandette and Claudette Brown; Bianca Munnings; Brittney and Rickia King and Brenae Robinson; ten (10) Nephews: Franco Sr., Amasa Sr., Achara, Tennille, Amasa Jr., Franco Jr. and Kamaal Brown, Albert Munnings, Wellington and Brentino Gray; Numerous Cousins, including: Edris and David Strachan, Eddie and Sharon, Reggie and Theresa Laing, Renee Porter, Mearl Dean, Holly Bain and Family, Deborah, Carla, Sandra, Helena, Peggy, Christine and Jackie Johnson; Gracelyn Bowleg, Martin Albury, Cecil, Theophilus and Sharon Dean, Raymond and Linda Williams, Glenn Romer, Samuel and Erica Armbrister, Locksley and Shantique Ricketts, Lance and Shakera Bain, Michelle and Lennie Poitier, Tredia, Ranwell and Gardwell Johnson, Craig Horton, Katvia and Charles Jinks, Michelle, Prisca, Rhonda, Leaicester, Joy and Andre Dean, Leroy Coakley, Raquel, Delicia, Shankia, Glendia, Catherine, Olivia, Crystal, Corporal 2310 Valencia, Celcila, Cieclee, Ashley, Tywana, Shawnteka, Kevanisha, Sancia, Jasmine, Samantha, Corporal 1921 Carrington Dean; Corporal 2256 Martin Roberts, Constable 1056 Van Farrington, Cecil Jr., Tony, Shedy, Edward, Fransico, Pedro, Leo, Edward Johnson and Marion; Neighborhood friends: Sammy Collie, Teddy King, Phillip Roxbury, Steve Harvey, Mr. Duncombe, Anthony Wilmore, Carletta, Tasha Evans, Ross King, Edison Brown, Officer Trent Rolle, Moss Davis, Carison, Joann Wilson, Julian Farrington aka “Tallyban”, Jeffrey Moss and Kareem Riley. and a host of other relatives and friends.

Death Notices for FLORENCE ELOISE McPHEE, 92

of Coconut Grove Avenue, off Market Street and formerly of Betsy Bay, Mayaguana, died at her residence on Wednesday, 9th July, 2025.

She is predeceased by her Husband, Minister Levi McPhee Sr.; and Sons, Anthony and Sands McPhee.

She is survived by three (3) Sons: Floyd, Levi Jr. and Errol McPhee; six (6) Daughters: Phyllis McPhee Monds, Daphne McPhee Demeritte, Paula McPhee Mills, Cyprianna McPhee Moss, Denise McPhee Ford and Michelle McPhee; nineteen (19) Grandchildren: Denise, Ahmad, Mckeil, Levi III, Geovani, Mcquell and Calpernia McPhee, David and Malik Monds, Rasheed, Akil and Khalid Demeritte, Drake and Sarah Mills, Ervanna, Nicholas and Ervisha Moss and Daniel & Krista Ford; one (1) Niece: Ena White Charlton; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

ROSCOE BRUET DAMES, 54

of Royal Palm Gardens, died on Sunday, 6 July, 2025.

He is survived by his Wife, Garnell Dames; one (1) Daughter: Rosinique Dames; two (2) Sons: Dayjorn and Kayson Dames; four (4) Brothers: Paul Pennerman, Demetrius, Ian and Ramell Dames; four (4) Sisters: Coretta Owens, Nyoka Hanna, Roslyn Miller, Rochelle Collie; one (1) Aunt: Elizabeth Dames; two (2) Uncles: Steve and Darren Dames; nine (9) Sisters-in-law: Glendamae Thompson, Robertha Deleveaux, Janet Ferguson, Lorina Pennerman, Linelle and Stacia Dames, Katie, Sharon & Kelly Smith; nine (9) Brothers-in-law: Timothy Thompson, Beauford Deleveaux Sr., Courtney Ferguson, James Owens, Marvin Hanna, Elvardo Miller, Oscar, Derek & Patrick Smith; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Death Notices for CETELLA ROLLE, 92

of Cascarilla Street, Pinewood Gardens and formerly of Old Bight, Cat Island, died at her residence on Sunday, 13th July, 2025.

She is survived by five (5) Sons (& their spouses): Calvin (Gwendolyn), Ret. Sgt. 1299 Herod (Kim), Oswald (Janice), Elder Hartley (Indira), and Vendall (Princess) Rolle; five (5) Daughters (& their spouses): Mavis (Neville) Williamson, Audreymae Bain, Carol Cunningham, Ednamae (Albert) Symonette and Genora Nelson; Grandchildren: Breston Rolle; Dr. Nevillene (Dr. Vernard) Williamson-McPhee; Nekera (Quinton) Sweeting; Neville Jr. (Krystle) and Constable 3826 Nathan (Samantha) Williamson; Mavis Campbell; Calvin Williams; Raymond, Vernon and Kevin Rolle; Althea Cambridge; Jasmine (Darvid) BainMoss; Atiya Bain; Alicia (Xavier) Williams; Inspector 2911 Vernon Rolle Sr.; Lindire (Paul) Butler; Kenrod, Kyle, Oswald (B.J.), Forlisha and Brea Rolle; Jonelle and WPC544 Jonique Cunningham; Kendra, Samuel, Nellissa and George Nelson; Leyhanessa, Leyhannah, Hartley Jr.; Rhea and Christopher Rolle; twenty-eight (28) Great-grandchildren; one (1) Great Greatgrandchild; numerous nieces and nephews, including: Rt. Hon. Philip ‘Brave’ Davis; and a host of other relatives and friends

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

PAMELA TURNQUESTROLLE, 58

of Rolle Town, Exuma and formerly of Lower Deadman’s Cay, Long Island, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Sunday, 13th July, 2025.

She is survived by her Husband, Wilfred Rolle Jr.; two (2) Sons: Darren and Warren Rolle; three (3) Daughters: Tiffany Rolle, Stephanie Turnquest and Whitney Rolle; five (5) Sisters: Caroline Burrows, Michaela Rolle, Charity McHardy, Ovina Turnquest and Anthea Gibson; two (2) Brothers: Andrew and Jeffery Turnquest; three (3) Grandchildren: Taliyah Rolle, Fredricka Turnquest and Stephon Burrows; one (1) Great-grandchild: Demi Fox; three (3) Aunts: Gwen Thompson, Rosena Adderley and Gail Turnquest; seven (7) Uncles: Harold, Albert, Patrick, Curtis, Bernard and Philip Adderley and Keith Thompson; numerous nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date

Death Notices For

Margaret Elizabeth Major, 70

a resident of Figi Court, Elizabeth Estates, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly for Forbes Hill, Exuma, Bahamas died at her residence on Tuesday, July 15th, 2025.

She is survived by daughters: Desiree and Denise Major; grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brothers: Hallam Gibson Timothy Gibson; sister: Laura Roberts; sisters-in-law: Rosylee, Roslyn, Rosemary, Willamae, Myrtle and Pauline; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Terrance Miller Jr., 29

a resident of Albury Street, Chippingham, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Friday, July 11th, 2025.

He is survived by his parents: Lorraine Glinton and Terrance Miller Sr.; sisters: Janika, Jessica Mott and Tonette Miller; brothers: Jeremy Balfour and Terran Miller; numerous aunts and uncles and a host of other relatives and friends

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.