Funeral Services for

Adrian Quinten Russell, 81

a resident of Market & King Streets, will be held at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, West Hill & West Streets, on Saturday, July 29, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. Officiating will be Father Kendrick J. Forbes, assisted by Priests of the Catholic Archdiocese of Nassau. Private Interment will follow in Catholic Cemetery, Tyler Street at a later date.

Adrian was predeceased by his companion of 35 years and wife of 16 years, Joyce Cockfield-Russell on January 15th, 2022.

His immediate survivors include, Children: Benson (Altermize) Russell and Bernadette Russell. Grand Children: Alexis (Cindera) Russell and Olivia (Steven) Russell-Bain, Shakwame and Aashna Stuart. Great Grandchildren: Amari Forbes and Arielle Russell. Brothers: Dr. Munir Rashad (Wahlia), Eric Anthony Russell and Hanif Abdul-Haqq (Anisah). Sisters: Donna Blyden (Gershwin) and Linda Russell. Nephews: Clyde Rashad (Dellrose), Devin Winder, Eric ‘Tony’ (Shinika), Ervin (Sheena), Gershon Blyden, Roderick, Jeffrey and Kendal Patton, Sheldon, Arthur (AJ) and Arthur (Art) Maycock. Grand Nephews: Jared Russell, Donovan and Daniel Pintard, Kristofer and Khadyn Smith, Ervin Jr., Ethan, Eric III, Marvin Sands, Olandre and Delandre Winder. Nieces: Erica Russell, Tiffany Smith (Wellington), Reeshemah Russell, Shanique Sweeting (Antoni), Anne Ellis, Ethel Curtis-Banks, Brenda Patton-Bowe, Iva McIntosh, Fredericka Thomas and Lauraine Patton-Dawkins, Dulcie Self, Xernoma Maycock, Golda McPhee and Mareesha Humes. Grand Nieces: Montana Caroll (Jesse), Shamia Pintard, Jada and Jodi Rashad, Keante (Noival) and Kai Smith, Kiara and Kennede Russell, Shanai Sweeting, Skye and Layla Braddy. Sister-in-law: Annie Doup, of Ellicott City, Maryland, USA. Brother-in-law: Lowayne Williams of Pamplico South Carolina, USA. Cousins: Linda Stubbs, Dale Thompson (Edward). The descendants of Harold and Viola RussellLightbourne especially the children and other descendants of; Harold ‘Barba’ Lightbourne, Charles Theodore ‘Teddy’ Lightbourn, Wenzel Lightbourne (especially Brad and Tina Lightbourne), Maxine Curry, Patricia Lightbourne and Bernard ‘Pat’ Lightbourne. The descendants of Bloneva Small-Livingston including the children and other descendants of Kermit Livingston, Eloise Livingston-Major (Phillip and Shenique), Edwina Livingston-Brooks, Cleora Livingston-Baker (especially Noreen); The descendants of Hazel Smith including Leslie Roker, Donna and Kia Scavella.) Long Island Cousins: The descendants of Lloyd Hartman Major of Turtle Cove, Long Island and the descendants of the Adderley family of Deans, Long Island. Other relatives and friends including, Minister Doris Maycock, Annette Allen, the Blyden family, the children of Carmetta Ramsay, Joseph, Frankie, Barry and Linda Edmonds, Martha Joe of Philadelphia, PA, Linda Jean and Willie Kelly of New York, NY, James (Big Man) Kennedy (Ann), Gail Meyers, Wilber and Gregory Hyman of Pamplico, South Carolina, Grand Bahama crew: Shirley Turner, Barbara Dix, Sherry Jones, Esther Nesbitt, Leonard White, Rosie Rollins, Brenda Bowe, Ellen Smith and Judith Colebroke. Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Nassau family: Monsignor Alfred Culmer, Monsignor John Johnson, Rev. Fr. Kendrick Forbes, Rev. Fr. Glen Nixon, Rev. Fr. Paschal Ukpeh, Deacon Andrew Burrows, Deacon Samuel Mitchell and Deacon Danny Price, Diocesan Chorale, St. Francis Xavier Senior Choir, St. Paul the Apostle Choir, Church of the Resurrection Choir and Our Lady of Mount Carmel Choir, Hamilton Long Island, Paula Reckley, staff of the Catholic Communications Studio, Randolph Minnis, Albertha Hall, Dorothy Cox, Anthony Carey (Slyvia), Ronald Stubbs (Helen), Fred Sturrup, Michael Major (Sharon), Anthony Gibson (Bridgette), Dawn Bethel, Keith Oliver (Troy), Barry Lightbourn (Stephanie), Brenda Barry and family, Dolly Bethel, Dawn and Sandra Knowles, Lisa Wallace, Rosie Foulkes, members of SAC Class of 1984, members of Aquinas College Class of 1985, Jeanette Davis, Thelma Johnson, Clifford Humes, Valentine Maura, Officers and Members of Royal Eagle Lodge, The McDonalds Breakfast Crew, Sidney Wilson Jr. and the crew from Sidney Shoe Store, family and friends in South Carolina, New York City, Freeport Grand Bahama, Long Island and New Providence.

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 12:00 p.m. until service time

Christiane Georges, 89

a resident of #45 Malcolm Road & formerly of Ans A Foleur, Haiti, will be held at Our Lady’s of the Holy Souls Catholic Church, Deveaux Street, on Saturday, July 29, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. Officiating will be Fr. Wid Andy Beniste, S.M.M. Interment follows in the Catholic Cemetery, Tyler Street.

Left to cherish her memories are her, Daughters: Elianise Jean-Etienne of Miami, Florida, Philomen Jean of Haiti, Merely Nelson of Miami, Florida, Angelia George of Nassau. Adopted Daughters: Malissa RichardsonBernard, Shakera Bostwick, Juliette Pierre, Guerlene Joseph, Manouchka Joseph, Janise Ville. Sons: Gary Joseph, Renold Ville. Sister: Consepsya Clerizier. Brother: Colbert Clerizier. Sons-in-law: Divila & Joseph Etienne. Grand Children: Duivilio Etienne, Rosemerlande Etienne, Kenley Etienne, Duvilma Etienne, Sherley Etienne, Davidson Etienne, Darlene Jerome, Jinette Jean, Robin Jean, Rodna Jean, Altida Jean, Marken Jean, Merline Jean, Josiane Jean, Olben Jean, Alexis Beauchamp, Iesha, Peter, Damien Sylvester. Great Grand Children: Djennyshard St-Louis, Reginald Etienne, Rose Nailande Pierre Louis, Nivens Pierre Louis, Roudfalie Phildor, Carlos Jacque Louis, Leica Charlotte, Abigael Basien, Ismael Dorisemond, Adlynsky Joseph. Nephews: Marcel Cleriser, Claudiyon Clerisier, Wilbert Clerisier, Serama Marc, Rony Clerisier, Oselye MarcMarco, Merandieu. Nieces: Roslene Marc, Roland Clerisier, Orian Clerisier, Lousina Marc, Suzette Clerisier. Cousins: Brenalise Ambroise, Ma Pre, Marise Ambroise, Magilia Ed, Miltest Charlote, Erleus Charlot, Gladays M Johnson, Claudette Marc, Wilkens Marc, Marinette Marinette Marc & children, Jackson Jeffer and family, Ma Charlie & family, Daloud & family, Ingrid Jean and Family. Numerous friends & family: Yvonne Ferguson, Valetra Nesbitt, Ian Williams, Vanessa Clarke, Patricia Anderson & family, Portia Thompson and Family, Tarena Munroe & family, Clement Rose & family, Pablo & family, Mr. Armbrister & family, Alix Beauchamp & family, Laquelle and Family, Ricardo Pearce & family, Maria Carey & family, Dr. Delano& Lady Lorinda Rolle & family, Pastor Durand & Lady Johnson & family, Action City Church of God Family, Our Lady’s Church Family, Madame John & family, the former Melia Hotel Staff, Grand Hyatt (IRD) Staff, Cadilya & family,

Laurette & family, Mesilya and Family, Anosya and Family, Nanay and Family, Lucille Bernard & family, Shina, Julie, Lisa & family, Julia Apollon & family, Lucinda Barr & family, Chef Dean & family, Chef Christopher Chea & family, Anette Carey and Family, Johnny Louidor and family, Omar Rolle and Family, Neterah Hall and Family, Teisha Moxey family, Debbie Cooper & family, Nelta Alouidor & family, Mark Ville & family, Female Medical 1 and 2, Polhemus Street family & Malcolm Road family.

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 12:00 p.m. until service time

James Edward Williams, 79

a resident of Bamboo Blvd., Pinewood Gardens & formerly of Cat Island, will be held at St. Gregory’s the Great Anglican Church, Carmichael Road, on Thursday, July 27, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. Officiating will be Canon S. Sebastian Campbell. Cremation was held

Left to cherish his memories, Sons: Judd Toshtig, Jenson Masada, Jochlano Cornelius and Kirkwood Scott (deceased). Daughter: Kira Juliette Minkcus Shantee’. Grand children: Jaheim, Jace, Jenna, Ginger, and Assan. Brothers: Frank (deceased), Alexander II., Perry, Tyrone, and Edroy. Sisters: Leona, Rozelda (deceased), Janice, and Paula. Daughters-In-Law: Celeste Williams, Davonia Josey-Williams. Nephews: Osmond, Sean, Leonard, Carline, Marvin, Omar, Prince, Carlo, Alexander III, Aziel, Pherone (deceased), Thregg (deceased), Odawn, Tamar, Tumaini, Torvan, Tristen, Tyla, and Edroy Jr.; Nieces: Zhorrah Grant, Stephanie Rahming, Genesta Armbrister, Sharon Farrington, Derelyn, Bonivita, Reneese, Kemilee, Keera, Tanya, Amancha, Regis, Yvette, Fredricka Kendra, Charmelle, Robyn, Inga, Nikeisha, Taliesha, Carnether, Nadia, Tonia, Tania, Edronique, and Teiranique. Grand Nephews & Nieces: Shante, Nathan, Kidan, Brandi, Sean Jr., Shanta, DeSean, Gaberille, Kamden, Gineka, Tavashio, Romanda, Destini, Jayden, Carline Jr., Carsyn, Ezra, Ezranique, Amaya, Amari, Ahkeel, Aden, Darielle Grace, Rickend, Lauren, Whitney, Travis Jr., Eliyanah. Grand Nephews and Nieces: PeJett, Andre, Tah’rai, D’naliyah, Nia-Essence, Nin-Simone, Tiara, Craig, Louis, Jayden, Chania, and Chanio. Great Grand Nephews & Nieces: Tei, Cassie Jean, Solani, Tevaris, Kenriea, Shamir, Rickend Jr., Aden, Nahla, Ken, Robyn & Prince. Brothers/SistersLaw: Michael (deceased), John Stafford Rahming (deceased) (Vivian), Sterling Moss (Barbara), Wilfred Rahming, Christopher Moss (Linda), Basil Moss (Pam), Rose Maycock (deceased), Arthur Maycock (deceased), Lolitha Gaitor (Wayne), Nurse Hannah Rahming-Grant (deceased), Tom “Da Bird” Grant (deceased), Regina (deceased), Eleanor, Maxwell, Pamela, Teira. Nephews/Nieces in-law: Tom Grant Jr., Mark Maycock, Richmond Maycock, Lyden Maycock, Deario Maycock, Anthony Maycock, Valentino Moss, Dwight Rahming, Richard Rahming, Randy Rahming (deceased), Herman Maycock, Audley Maycock, Laphemier Maycock (deceased), Paula Rahming, Patricia ‘Marie’ Rahming, Joy Maycock, Reka Maycock, Christine Maycock, Valencia Moss, Vernita Moss-Coakley Nathelyn LaCroix, Travis Dupree, Jason Ing, Devania Williams, Kemuel Knowles, Kendra Williams, Bernard Demeritte and Tyisha Hanna. Grand Nephew-law: Jarel Albury. Aunt: Laura Miller. Cousins: Enamae Fox, Charles, Louise, Andre, Maurice, Fritz Williams, Uncle Hubert Williams’ Clan (New Jersey), Sammy, Clara, Drucella, Ken Miller, James Colebrook, Arnold, Edris, Harazette, Beecham, Kenuel, Henrietta, Virginia, Altameese, Willard Miller, Vernise Dorsette, Dennis, Cleomi, Leonard, Michael, Fredrick (deceased) Gibson, Wilistine & “Vincent” Pratt, Erica, Pamela, Rod, Deon, Ian Duncombe, Corolyn, Dale, Julie, Alicia, Branville Dorsette, Wanda, Wescot Borrows, Bradley, Veronica Ferguson, Joyce, Betty, Donna, Kay, Kingsley Miller, Cyril, Ossie, Sherry, Donna, Melannie, Theresa, Mario Miller, Empress Coleen, Sasha, Melborne Williams. Friends & Extended Families: Freddie Burrows, B.K. Bonamy, Philip “Buddy” Clare, Spence Dean, Allan Cleare, Willie Dawkings, P King and Edmund Rahming, Prime Minister Hon Philip Davis & Mrs. Davis, Charles King and Mrs. King, Paul King, Mr. Neil Campbell & Mrs. Campbell, Allan & Margaret Cleare, George & Mavis Johnson, Jenamae Higgs, Evalyn Dean, Tony, Mary & Rose Farrah, Betty Jane Stubbs, The Webb Family of Arthur’s Town, The Campbell Family of Arthur’s Town, The Dean Families of Arthur’s Town, The Smoke Pot Crew, The Anglican Diocese, The General Cat Island Community, The Green Parrot, The Crew Pub Family.

ARRANGEMENTS ARE BEING HELD BY DEMERITTE’S FUNERAL HOME, MARKET STREET

Reuben Rolle, 76

a resident of #26 Swordfish Road, Stapledon Gardens & formerly of New Bight, Cat Island, will be held at The Double Kingdom Halls of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Edmond Street, Dolphin Drive, on Saturday, July 29, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. Officiating will be Brother Charles Johnson. Cremation was held.

Reuben Rolle survived by his, Wife: Clara Rolle; Sons: Alriko (Denise) Russell, Aldino (Kelly-ann) Russell and many adopted sons and daughters too numerous to count Sisters: Anita Stubbs, Jennemae Knowles, Betsymae Rolle, and Vernis (Stanley) Forbes. Sistersin-law: Ruth Markland, Leona Sweeting, Lavern, Northell and Nethlie Markland. Brothers-in-law: Lennard Markland, Bruce Sweeting. Nieces and Nephews: Kelcy Armbrister (Joy) and Clarence Armbrister, Diana Johnson (Mario), Althretta Stubbs of Orlando, Florida, Sharon Stubbs, Merline Heath (Alexander) of Orlando, Florida, Ottamae Rolle, Erica Capron, Cannie Rolle, Vanessa Knowles, Kristin Rolle and Kanisha Hardy (Ian). Lucietta McCardy, Juanita Brown, Patrice Smith, Gieselle Campbell (Kendall), Odyessa Moss, Tinessa and Karim Diallo, Shapetra Lewis, D’Angelo and Maleek Sweeting, Nadia Vanderpool, Barry and Christopher Thompson, Stephano (Maris) Thompson, Kirk (Marie) Johnson, Deryn (Kerryn) Johnson, Nicholas Williams, Tamara McPhee, Desiree Curry, Donzel, Dino (Ann), and Ivan Markland, Tanya (Michael) Forbes, Larosa, Lashante and Lennard Jr. Markland. Numerous grand and great grand nieces and nephews and including cousins Preston Rolle and Family of Orlando, Florida, Levi Rolle and Family of Freeport. Close friends of Jehovah’s Witnesses in The Bahamas, including the Cat Island and Nassau Harold Road Congregation.

THERE WILL BE NO VIEWING.