Thursday, September 10, 2026
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Funeral Service For Mr. Wilfred Abel Woodside, 90
Shirley Alvenia Ferguson
March 7th 1939-September 10th 2008
A Beloved & Devoted Wife, Mother, Sister, and Friend. Precious memories are held by her Children: Barbara, Anthony, Beulah, Leroy Jr., Mildred, Jerome, Reuben, Ken, Kimberly, Nekeisha, and Kristal. Sister: Doris. She is Reunited with her late husband Leroy and daughter Joycelyn. May her soul Rest in Peace and Rise in Glory!
Born in Standiard Creek Andros, Bahamas, formerly of #32 Kennedy subdivision, Fog Ave, New Providence, Bahamas, died at his residence on August 13th, 2026. Funeral Service will be held at 10:00am, on Saturday, September 12th, 2026 at St. Barbarnas Anglican Church, Baillou Hill and Wulff Road, New Providence, Bahamas. Officiating will be the Rev’d Fr. Roderick Bain. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Gardens, Soldier Road, New Providence, Bahamas. He is survived by his children: Jason Woodside Sr and Sheryl Woodside Green; daughter-in-law: Carrieanna Woodside; son-in-law: Edney J. Green; sisters: Sylvia Rodgers, Beulah Woodside-Buttler and Paula Romer; grand children: Jason Jr, Jaden, Justin, Jaran and Joshua Woodside , Marine Seaman Godfrey Jr, Gabriel and Gabe Gray; great-grand children: J’Hene and Jamai Woodside; sisters-inlaw : Judyann Andrews, Lorraine King -Greene and Olive Knowles; brothers-in-law: Herman Rodgers, Michael Romer and Herbert Knowles & numerous nieces, nephews and friends. The body will repose on Friday, September 11th, 2026 at Curtis Memorial Mortuary, Robinson Road & 5th Street, New Providence, Bahamas from 10:00am to 4:00pm and at the church on Saturday from 9:00am until Service time .
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Funeral Service For Winifred Eldica Smith, 92 (née Gittens) of Montrose Avenue, New Providence, Bahamas who died on Monday, August 17, 2026 will be held on Saturday, September 12, 2026, 10:00am at Rhodes Memorial Methodist Church MCCA, Montrose Avenue, New Providence. Officiating will be Bishop Theophilus Rolle assisted by Rev. Brian Seymour, Rev. Emily Demeritte and Rev. Kelli Jolly. Interment will follow in Ebenezer Methodist Cemetery, Shirley Street, New Providence. LIVE STREAMING: https:www.facebook.com/share/1MBjVJLKL3/ TO LIVE STREAMING Celebrating the Life of Winifred Eldica Smith: youtube.com Left to cherish her memory are her daughters: Patrice and Sherene Smith; sons: Rupert, Keith, Mark and Patrick Smith; grandchildren: Krysta, Analisia, Kenya, Toriano, Di’Angelo, Da’Veechi, Zinnea, D’Zahn Smith, D’Qheilyo Bethel and Shamarco Smith; great grandchildren: Brieanna, Da’Faya, Di’Angelo Jr., D’Zharrion; sisters: Shirley Hanna, Gweneth McIntosh and Edith Gittens; brother: Kendal Gittens; daughter-in-law: Regina Dulcie Rigby-Smith; nieces: Sophia Hanna, Theresa Murray, Yvette McIntosh-Knowles, Kelsey Gittens, Jacquah & Jyronah Glinton, Marilyn Munroe, Lorraine Strachan, Bianca Fawkes and Bertina Sweeting, Enamae, Debra, Eldica Gittens & Stephanie Cargill; nephews: Tyrone & Hugh Hanna, Rhaul, Chima & Desmond McIntosh, Bertram Sweeting, Kevin Munroe & Patrick Gittens; other relatives & friends: Bishop Theophilus Rolle & Family, Rev. Emily Demeritte & Family, Rhodes Memorial Methodist Church Family, Rev. Brian Seymour & Family, Local Preacher, Terrice Curry & Family, Ed McPhee & Family, The Late Naomi Christie & Family, The Families of Oral & Michael Hudson, Lee Strachan & Family, Spence Finlayson & Family, Savannah Sound Eleuthera Relatives including: Kiah Gibson & Family, Alice Clarke & Family, Angie Gibson & Family and many others not mentioned here: Eula Strachan/ Edwards & Family, Lyrone Gibson & Family, Sonia Nixon & Family, Millicent Ferguson & Family, Bertheria Pickstock & Family, Stacy Thompson & Family, Ruby Knowles & Family, Magdalene Sargent & Family, Minister Gaynell Sargeant & Family, Louise Rigby & Family, Keith Mason (Retired Deputy Commissioner of Police, Dr. Marisa D. Mason-Smith & Family, Antoinette Archer & Family, The Campbell Family (Montrose Ave), The Seymour Family (Arundel St), Neighbours and Friends from the Centreville and Culmersville Communities, Geraline Johnson & Family, Ministry of Works/Supplies/Stores, Elaine Wilson & Family, Denise Taylor & Family, Sherry Wood & Family, Ruthmae Edwards & Family, Emily Miller & Family, Cessorina Francis & Family, Peavan Rolle & Family, Delores Mortimer & Family, Dr. Andrew Allison Moxey & Family, Barbara & Coralee Ferguson, Ann Smith, Peter Shaft Ferguson & Family, Kevin (Bugs) Bethel & Family,
Bruce & Linda LaFleur & Family, Family of the Late Olga Culmer-Bastian & Dewitt Bastian, Family of the Late Leotha & William Culmer, The Methodist Church of the Caribbean & the Americas (MCCA); other friends and relatives too numerous to mention; caregivers: Patrice Smith, Edith Gittens and Tasha Thomas, Medical Services, Dr. Antonio Guerrero and Dr. Eugene Gray. Viewing will be held in the Legacy Suite of Vaughn O. Jones Memorial Center, Mt. Royal Avenue and Talbot Street, New Providence on Friday from 12:00 noon to 5:00pm and on Saturday at the Church from 9:00am until Service time.
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Ishmael Rolle, 69 of High Rock, South Andros, Bahamas died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Thursday, September 3,2026. He is survived by his daughter: Raquel Rolle Williams (Jamal); grandchildren: Kenvaughn, and Kelecia Rolle and Keith Bowleg; great grandchildren: Tamarii Pitter, Sony Gabriel Jr. and Khayri Spence; brother: Deacon Gerald Rolle Jr. (Zenneth); sister: Bishop Adline Jones; sister-in-law: Vernita Rolle; nephews: Barry, Mark, Richardo and Junior Fynes, Kirk Rolle (Michelle), Tracey Flowers, Gerald Jeffrey (Hazel), Ken Rolle (Thomasina), Jeremy and Dr’shon Rolle; nieces: Minister Verna Rolle (Minister Leslie), Pastor Pamela Jones, Kenria Edwards, Minister Dr. Rhonda Hanna (Pastor Keith), Minister Chakita Thompson (Minister Denver), Gayle Hepburn (Pastor Paul), Kara Ferguson, Vanria Smith, Cherise and Ann Fynes, Therena Rolle and Minister Aldeka LaRoda; grandnephews: Jason Taylor (Deanker), Rashard Smith, Trevor Lewis, Ryan Smith (Maria), Minister Damicko Hanna (Charise), Thristian Hanna, Jerrell, Davonte, and Jeffrey Jr. Rolle, Adrian Walkes, Paul, Andrew, and Ephriam Hepburn, Jeremy Jr., Kenai, Nacai and Sean Rolle; grandnieces: Evangelist Tamika Babbs (Bradley), Sonnovia Smith, Angel Hanna, Leah Rolle, Jordyn Ferguson, Krissa and Krysha Rolle, Brianna Hepburn, Serrena, Charna and Star Rolle; great grandnephews: Denari, Jason Jr., and Justin Taylor, Cole Carey and Thristian Hanna Jr.; great grandnieces: Tamia Coleby, Samyah Lightfoot, Bradeisha and Arya Babbs, Janiya Rolle, Alayna Capron, Kyce and Wynter Walkes; and a host of other relatives including: Pastor Magnola Rahming and family, Minister Donna Stuart and Family, Wilfred and Vanessa Rolle and Family, Charles Johnson and Family, Pastor Melonie Green and Family, Pastor Janet Burrows and Family, Stephanie Swann and the High Rock, South Andros and Family, New Beginnings Prayer Ministries Family, and Pastor Elijah Ferguson and the Family Assembly House of Prayer. Funeral Service will be announced at a later date.
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Semi-Military Funeral Service for Ret. Chief Petty Officer (RBDF)
Philip Paul Lockhart, 65
of Lawton Avenue and formerly of Duncan’s Town, Ragged Island, Bahamas, will be held, 10:00 a.m. on Friday, September 11th, 2026 at All Saints Anglican Church, All Saints Way, Joan’s Heights, South Beach, New Providence, Bahamas. Officiating will be Fr. Bradley H. Miller and Fr. Richard A. Wood assisted by other members of clergy. Interment will follow in Western Cemetery, Nassau Street. Philip Paul Lockhart Sr. is preceded in death by his wife: Cleo Lockhart; parents: Captain Roy and Audrey Pintard Lockhart; brother: Jack Mark Lockhart. Precious memories will linger lovingly in the hearts of his children: Philippa and Chloe Lockhart, Philip Jr., Deangelo, Ramon, Clement, Mark and Philip Lockhart III; sisters: Janet Nixon, Roslyn Lockhart, Anna Hall, Lydia (Leroy) Jones, and Dorothy Horton; brothers: Royaural Simeon, David, Elroy ( Pretina) Lockhart Sr. and Austin Weeks; aunts: Princess Barbara McKinney, Tezel Butler, Yvonne Miller, Maizie Poitier, Rosemary (Hughdon) Bowe, Ethlee Lockhart and Stephanie Rolle; uncles: Atwell (Florinda ) Pintard, Hon. Michael (Berlice) Pintard, George Pintard and Herman Munroe; nieces and nephews: Dr. Leterah (Jonathan)Munnings, Shanette, TMarisa, Cherise Nixon, Royaural Lockhart, Crystal (Richard) Flint, Crista Strachan, Leroy Jones Jr., Audra (Stephen) Knowles, Jack Mark, Anson, Royann and Deangela Lockhart and Elroy Lockhart Jr.; mother-in-law: Maryjane Major; father-in-law: Tyrone (Rose) Major Sr.; sister-in-law: Daphne Major; brother-in-law: Tyrone Major Jr.; cousins: Claudine
(Cyril) Joffre, Yvonne Munroe and Hon. Wayne Munroe, Deborah McKinney, Justice Andrew (Valdarene) McKinney, Glenroy (Inga) and Samuel McKinney, Enid (Taryll) Wilkie, Donna Miller, Wendy (Bobby) Fields, Erica and Warren, Carlos Butler, Prieta (Ronald) Burnside, Mispah Munroe, Cleo, Sophia, Cyd, Anatol (Cass), Louis, Luther and Henry Pintard, Celeste Albury, Anita (Philip) Bernadette, Michelle, Walter, Michael Wilson, Valeria, Yvette, Keith Pintard, Melonie, Cindy, John Pintard, Geleta (Irvin) Wilson, Stephanie Pintard, Christine Maycock, Constance (Melvin) Lewis, Lisa (Talmadge) Fowler, Ethel (Don), Patrice (Jerome), Sheena Pinder, Elkenny, Ellory, William, Dr. Freeman Lockhart, Orion Munroe, Cyprianna Munnings, Firstina Gibson, Marjorie and Donnie Lockhart, Deborah Wilson, Moiah Hepburn, Muriel Rahming, Whilemina, Sonnyboy, Edison, Tyrone, Florence, Faceta Wallace, Renae, Paulette, Rochelle, Keith, Collingwood, Sean, Jenniemae, Rosemary, Paulette, Patrick (Rose), Roy, Joseph, Juanita, Maryjane and Laverne, Justice Franklyn Williams and Dr. Frances Williams, The Royal Bahamas Defence Force Family, Commodore Floyd Moxey, Veterans of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force Squad Mates from Entry 1; A. J. Francis, Geoffrey Miller, Anthony Rolle, Stubbs, Ralph McKinney, Rhoda Cleare, Wenzel Neely, Commander Judy McDonald, Officer Collins, President for Veterans Daniel Ferguson. St. John’s College Class of 1979 and Canon Peter Scott; other relatives and friends: Mrs. Cynthia Briggs and Family, Rt. Hon. Hubert and Delores Ingraham and Family, The Sweetings, Darville and Moss Families, Christina Porter Gena Stubbs, Gerard Bain, Selwyn and Rebecca Richards, John and Joy Munnings and family, The Nixon family, The families of Nassau Village and Soldier Road, The descendants of the Lockhart, Munroe, Wilson, Hepburn, Moxey, Maycock, Curling and Wallace families of Ragged Island, Fr. Bradley Miller, Fr. Richard Wood and Canon Stephen Davies and family; Special thanks to: the doctors and nurses of the PMH; especially Dr. Moore and the surgical team of Male Medical Surgical West. Heartfelt thanks to other relatives and friends too numerous to mention. May His Soul Rest In Peace! Friends may pay their last respects at Bethel Brothers Morticians and Crematorium, 44a Nassau Street, New Providence, Bahamas, on Thursday (TODAY) 10th September 2026 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and at the church on Friday 11th September 2026 from 9:00 a.m. until service time.
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Funeral Service for Shirlene Eloise Lamm, 54 of Bacardi Road, New Providence, Bahmaas, will be held, 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 12th, 2026 at Life Changes Ministries Intl., Bacardi Road. Officiating will be Bishop Valentino Williams assisted by other ministers of the Gospel. Interment will follow in Lakeview Memorial Gardens and Mausoleum, J.F.K Drive and Gladstone Road, New Providence, Bahamas. Left to cherish fond and precious memories of Shirlene are her loving husband of 30 years: Julian Lamm; one & only daughter: Sha-Niya Lamm; grandson: Jah’Mair Ferguson; mother: Frances Lord; father: Robert Storr (Cathy Storr); brother: Marvin Storr; sisters-in-law: Lynette Storr, Lenora Barr & Shantell Bethel; brothersin-law: Heinz Golumbeck, Paul, Arginal Sr, Trevor, Dwain Lamm, Javon Bethel, Cassius Barr & Raymond Gibson; niece: Isabelle Golumbeck; nephews: Marleek & Martayo Storr; mother-in-law: Isadora Lamm; adopted parents: Lyrone & Clarice Gibson; adopted sons: Police Constable 4620 Jerome Ferguson, Hon. Owen Wells, Arginal Jr, Angelo and Ameko Lamm, Prescott, Cornelius Jr. and Shaquille; adopted daughters: Astric Lamm, Simone, Shanta, Anthoniqua and Daniqua, Melissa and T’Quavia Rolle; aunts: Altermese Walford, Loretta Lord, Wendlyn, Bettylou & Althea Storr, Shirley Williams, Magdell Johnson, Nola Deveaux, Ruth Edgecombe & Anna Beneby; uncles: Richard Willams, Wellington Taylor, Eric, Bruce, Elvin, Leon, Kendel & Holman Storr; Adopted Sisters: Joycelyn Seymour, Elizabeth Clyde, Erica Storr, Prescola Barr, Katrina Sweeting, Claudette Minnis, Apostle Shantell Ferguson, Arnicker Wood, Michelle Taft, Sheryl Elliott, Dawn Stubbs, Suelyn Stuart, Faith Rolle, Rachel Cartwright, Phillpa Pratt & Nashann Johnson; adopted brothers: Dexter, Dyesun, Doyle & Deron Storr, Delcardo Sweeting, Sidney Lord, Dr. Teran Clarke, Shayne Lewis & Decaldo Whylly; godmother: Mavis Forbes; godchildren: Peash Stubbs, Tia Wood, Delshannon Allen, Lashante Higgins, Kendra Sweeting, Abigail, Justin, Shakoda & Shanella Minnis, Trevor & Kalie Davis; Cousins: Daniel, Jason & Yvette Barr, Denice Poiter, Sophia Dean, Jamil Campbell, Keno, Tyson, Marchello, Richard Jr & Carlton Williams, Melinda Munnings, Addington, Anastacia, Shereka & Shelton Tinker, Tanya, Renrick & Patrick Lord, Ashantee & Alex Taylor, Johnathan, Edwin, Osun, Quinson & Kendera Clarke; and others too numerous to mention; other relatives and friends including: Bishop Valentino & Cleopathra Williams, Pastor Glen Davis & Family, Pastor D. Colebrooke and Family, Pastor Alex (T Anya Davis) and Family, First Impression Team & LCMI Family, Pasty Bridgewater and Family, The Entire Lamm and Storr Families, The Hart Family, Terrance Thompson Sr. And Family, Dr. Cindy Dorsett and Poinciana
Medical Family, Mildred & Joel Higgs and Family, Linda & Teshura Wallace, Stephanie Leadon and Family, Rochelle Deal and Family, The Bain & Grants Town Community, The Shack Crew, Apostle Carlos Wallace and The Endtime Family, Marcel Forbes and Family, Carol Roberts and Family, Antisha Francis and Family, Wendy and Damalus Curry, Michelle Samuels and Family, Louise Storr and Family, Annabel Gibson and Family, The Nassau Airport Development Company, C.C. Sweeting Class of 1990, Loretta Bulter Turner and Family, David Basden Jr and Family, Staff Andrea Rigby, Andrea Hanna and Family, Gabriel Sherman and Family, Dominqa Bethel and Family, Susan Bethel and Family, Maxwell & Helen Bulter and Family, Jennifer Charrington and Family, The Entire Albany Staff (Especially the Spa & Wellness Department) Daphne Simmons, Owen and Mickel Bethel and The Entire Management and Staff Of Bethel Brothers Morticians. The family recognizes that there are many other people who are related to, may have contributed to the life of, or was touched in some way or another by Shirlene E. Lamm. however, it is very difficult to remember all your names. So, if your name does NOT appear in the Obituary, we humbly offer our sincere apology. May Her Soul Rest In Peace! Friends may pay their last respects at Bethel Brothers Morticians and Crematorium, 44a Nassau Street on Friday 11th September 2026 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and at the church on Saturday 12th September 2026 from 10:00 a.m. until service time.
Death Notice for Neville Walter Wisdom, 76
(Businessman and Former Parliamentarian) of West Bay Street, died at his residence on Saturday 5th September, 2026. He is survived by his wife: Manita Donna Wisdom; son: Donovan (Shermona) Wisdom; grandchild: Imani Wisdom; brothers: Keith and Evon Wisdom; aunts: Rosemund Williams, Jacquline and Jodell Roberts; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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Funeral Service for Jenalee Hinsey, 81 of Melrose Avenue, South Beach Estates, New Providence, Bahamas, will be held, 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 12th, 2026 at Bethel Baptist Church, Meeting Street, New Providence, Bahamas.Officiating will be Rev. Dwight Hutcheson assisted by other ministers of the Gospel. Interment will follow in Bethel Baptist Church Cemtery, Meeting Street. Jenny is preceded in death by her husband: Kenneth Hinsey; son: Michael Hinsey; parents: Cecil & Louise Miller; sisters: Brenda Deveaux, Judy Thompson, & Lauren Miller; brothers: Carl, Glen, Larry, Tyrone, Van, and Dennis Miller, and Ralph Reckley. She will be remembered and missed by her children: Sandra and Epheus Strapp, Sharone and Captain Milton Munroe, and Keisha Hinsey; grandchildren: Quitel & Ramon Samuel, Kentino Jackson and Shandy Strapp; great-granddaughter: Prestige Samuel; sisters: Betty Russell Shelia and Valderine Miller, Iris Demeritte; brother: Brian Miller; nieces: Linda Thomas, Claudine Deveaux, Misty Bain, Nirvana Ambrister, Tiffany Thompson, Giselle Bullard, Ashlee Rolle, Shala Bullard, Kayla Thompson, Cora Bowe, Jillian Brown, Quitel, Bridgette, Cershena, Christi, Sheria, Senikah, Makaicah, Tyrenda, Carlita, Tammy, and Analia Miller, Claudine Roberts, Sandradee, Tasha Demeritte, Lynette Johnson, Rose Fawkes, Remelda Moxey, Doctor Sherelle Gordon, Shenelle Reece, and Opostle Yvette Todd; nephews: Andrew Deveaux, Parrish, Pedro, Ian, Garvin, Robert and Adrian Miller, Geno Bullard, Pedro Smith, Ray and Ricky Reckley, Bishop Anthony Thomas, Ricardo, Quention, and Nicholas Thompson, David Armbrister, Ken Thompson, Lamont Knowles, Deputy Director Shawn Gordon, Edgar Moxey, Darron Swain, and Michael Hinsey, Wayde Agaro, Mark Knowles; sisters-in-law: Vivian Reckley, Jackie and Carolyn Miller, Zorabelle Pinder, and Michelle Francios; Brothers-in-law: Matthew Otis, Orthneil Hinsey, and Edwin Taylor; uncle: Basil Huyler; Other relatives and friends: Pansy Miller and the Rolle Family, Lewis Hudson, Anastacia Pinder, Franklyn Taylor, Dionne Britton, Marion “Maria” Davis, Eleanor Vincent, Brenda Davis, Theodoris “Trixie” Huyler, Judy, Ray, Karen, Diane and Paula Miller, Blanche Moss-Allen, Jenniemae Lloyd and Family, Rowena Miller, Carmeta Miller, Valencia Thompson, Elizabeth Innis, Norma Stubbs, Galen, Adrian, and Sandra Taylor, Joice Bain, Florida Young, Maud Sturrup and The Sturrup Family, Nancy Johnson and Family, Barry Thompson, Glen Cox and Family, The Huyler Family, The Miller Family, The Hudson Family, The Archer Family, The Moss Family, and The Thompson Family, The Hinsey Family, The Leadon Family, Genice Rolle and Family, Dr. Don Deveaux and the
Staff at Oaktree Medical, Furniture Plus, Bahamas Department of Immigration, Royal Bahamas Defense Force, The Hon. Bacchus Rolle Member of Parliament for South Beach, Dr. Stephen Munroe of Believers Embassy International, The Setons Club, The Hotel Managerial Union, Rev. Arnold Hutchinson, The Choir at Bethel Baptist Church, Dr. Gloria Ageeb, and the South Beach Community. May Her Soul Rest In Peace! Friends may pay their last respects at Bethel Brothers Morticians and Crematorium, 44a Nassau Street, New Providence, Bahamas on Friday, September 11th, 2026 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and at the church on Saturday 12th September 2026 from 10:00 a.m. until service time.
Death Notice for Retired Asst. Commissioner of Prison
Enoch Reynold Gaitor Q,M., 65
of Sugar Cane Lane, Foxdale, New Providence, Bahamas, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Saturday 5th September, 2026. He is survived by his wife: Iris Gaitor; daughter: Reonishka Gaitor; sons: Enoch Jr., Reno, Mario, Reonardo and Sanchez Gaitor; grand children: Travonne, Claytonique and Gem; father: Bertam Armaly; sisters: Juliette, Georgette, Cheryl and Charlene; brothers: Craig, Kevin, Lynden, Wesley, Rino, Anthoni and Craig Armaly; uncles: Charles Neely, Nelson Gaitor, Richard Clarke and Richard Riley; aunts: Orion Anderson, Naomi Clarke, Shirley Gaitor; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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Funeral Service for Laddy Daswell “D.J” Bevans, 91 of St. Andrews Drive, Blair Estates and formerly of Grand Bahama will be held at 12:45 p.m. on Sunday 13th September 2026 at Zion Baptist Cathedral, Shirley Street. Officiating will be Rev. T.G. Morrison assisted by other ministers of the Gospel. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Gardens, Soldier Road. Left to cherish fond and precious memories of Laddy are his Devoted Wife: Sylvia Bevans; Daughters: The Late Yvette Thompson (Derick), Kim Bethel, Christine Bullard (Derick) and Charliese Bevans; Sons: Bishop Kevin Benton (Gwendolyn), Paul (Cheryl), Rochielle (Sian), Daswell Jr. and Keith Bevans (Ajoke); Grand Children: Miriam and Benjamin Benton, Rachael Walters, Syrena, Chelsea, Dr. Jourdan, Paul Jr. Tariq, Aliyah and Alycia Bevans, Joliese Johnson, Tanaz, Dahlyah, Dreyson, Zahra and Joshua Bevans, Gina Bethel and Jethero Bullard, Andelino Sands, Dereka Thompson-Zimgibl, Shavette Thompson; Sister: Angela Mackey-Ferguson (Oral); Brother: Pastor Everette (Rita Stuart); Nieces: Josalee Benson, Delareese Jones, Delpha Bartlett, Wendy Lightbourne, Sybil Bodie, Madlyn Mackey, Lydia Tyson, Ester, and Lisa Grant, Anieka Hanna, Nadia Major, Vernice Major, Melvease Wimmer (Orlando), Victoria Carr (New York), Donnell Fawlkes, Gia Gibson, Krystal Darling, Nadjalah Yearwood; Nephews: Bishops Keneth Jr., and David Major Sr., Joel Sr., Paul Major Sr., Blake and Vidal Bartlett, Ted Mackey, Michael and Gary Grant, Tanico and Ashton, Kendal Darling Jr., Ryan and Reagan Eve, Lashad Lewis; Bonus Children: Derryl Benton (Jackie), Bhasker and Jhancy Kodavati (Personal Nurse), Rev. T.G. Morrison and Dr. Royanne Morrison, Saulene Smith; First Cousins: Esther (Sherwood) Russell, Angela (Mark) Knowles, Larry Jones, The Late Kently, Carlton (Irene), Lionel (Rose), Dangle (Shanna), Dempsey (Chrishna), Elveda Martin, Zerlean Lowe, Doreen (Martin) Dean, Ludell (Horacio) Stuart, Raymond Martin Jr, Betsy Russell, Lottie Monroe, Carolyn Rolle, Bernell Wells, Perry, Sherrick (Paddy), Kenny, Jason, Rev. Agatha Martin, Keithora (Rodney) Carey, Patrenda Whylly, Sandy (Dwayne) King, Daisy Rose, Peg, Clifford, George Martin, Emma Cole; Close Relatives and Friends: Patricia Daley, Olga Outten, Daslyn McQueen, Valeria Moore, Linda and Shornae Rolle, Chantel Miller, Jamaal Russell, Tadd Martin, Carmeka Sands, Ethelyn Rolle, Patrenda Brice, Gazel Rolle, Ronalie Saunders, Mr. & Mrs. Strachan, Children of The Late Raymond Jones, Raymond Farquharson & Family, President Audra Hendfield and the Descendants of Luther and Emma Martin, Bishop Ricardo Grant, James and Lavern Pinder and family, Pastor Alan and Ginger Strachan,
Family of the late Eltha and Carnetta Rolle, Barbara Hanna, Ruth Dames, Tracy Cooper, Nickie Ferguson-Johnson and family, Family of The Late Vernice Johnson, Family of The Late Basil Jones, Emmabelle Forbes, Rosena Johnson, Fermena Johnson, Marcus and Constance Jones, Rev. Ralph Russell, Lottie Brazil (West Palm Beach), Family of The Late Lester Small, Leonie Smith, Elmore & Ralla Stuart, The Martin, Bevans, Jones, Rolle, Russell, and Bartlett Families. The Community of Martin Town EMR and Holmes Rock, Grand Bahama, Dr. Lynwood Brown, Soldier Road family, Bevans of London Staff and Star Electronic Staff, Lady Ingrid Darling, Prime Minister Rt. Hon Philip Davis, Rt. Hon. Hubert Minnis, Rt. Hon. Hubert Ingraham, Rt. Hon Perry Christie, Jeffery & Flossie Cooper, Cynthia Gibbs, Mr. & Mrs. Kemp, Cannon and Archdeacon Rev. James and Rev. Angela Palacious, Dwayne Moxey, Rev. C.B. Moss and Family, Tasman Darling, Ian Collie, Steven Taylor, Leroy & Antoinette Storr, Pam Duncanson, Patricia Minnis, Gretel Hanna, Mertle Deveaux and Family, Syblean McPhee and Family, Lionel Rolle and The Rolle Family of Palm Beach Street, Gary Sawyer, Dr. Keith Rivers, Earlean Bastian, Sharon Wallace, Euley Bastian Elliott, Exce Roberts, Donnie Bastian, Family of The Late Talmadge Fowler, Welma Colebrooke, Godfrey Tynes, Marie Davis, Ella Johnson and Family, Nazel Johnson and Family, Prestonia Wallace and Family, Jodie Burrows, Maggie Moss, Joseph and Paulette Stuart, Chef Emmanuel Gibson, Carleta Carolina and Family, Ralph Bow Jr., Ezra and Tanya Pratt, Apostle Raymond Wells, Apostle Clifford and Pastor Judith Smith, Prophet Benjamin Smith, Antone & Dwayne Williamson, Gilles Deal, and the Soldier Road Crew, Dwayne Woods, Rev. Denece Woods, Romer Geraldine and Kelly Smith and Family, Tanya Morrison and Family, Drs. Moibi and Regina Adesanya, Sonya Morris, Sharece Murry and Steven Francis, Joseph and Brenetta-Mae Johnson and Family, Benton Family Eustis, Florida, Sheila Smith and Family, Bishop Carrington Pinder, Moss Family, Franklyn Ferguson, Beneby Family, Zion Baptist Church East and Shirley Streets; In-Laws: Rev. Kendall (Joan) Darling, Godfrey (Janette) Darling, Linda (Rev. Dr. Charles) Delaughter, Andrea (Rodney) Eve, Audrey, Dorothy Yearwood, Ruth Major; Godchildren: Raisa Eve and Raquel Garnette; Devoted Caregivers: Kayon Hamber, Chantal Smith; Special Thanks: Public Hospitals Authority, Sandilands Rehabilitation Centre, Coral Pharmaceutical, Delta Airlines, Airport Authority, Delaire Marketing, Bahama Love Travel Group, Famous Phillies Team Members, Coralgem Pilot Club of Nassau, Impacting Word Family Worship Center, Mt. Dora FL., Mt. Zion Baptist Church EMR, The Progressive Liberal Party. May His Soul Rest In Peace! Friends may pay their last respects at Bethel Brothers Morticians and Crematorium, 44a Nassau Street on Friday 11th September 2026 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and at the church on Sunday 13th September 2026 from 11:45 a.m. until service time.
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Funeral Service for the staff of the Bahamas Crisis Centre, the Bahamas Emerald Hepburn, 93 USA), Psychological Association, Scotiabank (Bahamas) Ltd., Mac Consultants, of Claridge Road, New Providence, Bahamas, and formerly of Zion Hill, Cat Island, Bahamas, will be held, 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 17th, 2026 at Annex Baptist Cathedral, Wulff and Pinedale Roads. Officiating will be Apostle Mitchel Jones assisted by other ministers of the Gospel. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Gardens, Soldier Road. Emerald is survived by her sons: Kenneth (Clara) Hepburn of Maryland, USA, Scott Edward (Brendalee) Hepburn; daughters: Dr. Valerie Hepburn-Knowles, Dr. Suzette (Jeffery) Lyn, Marcia (John) Laramore; grandsons: Andre (Michelle) Hepburn, Dimitri (Darlene) Hepburn, Khalin (Jinnel) Anderson, Jentung, Corrington and Liam Lyn, John-Thomas Laramore; granddaughters: Knijah Knowles, LeChéz (Kyle) Hanna, LeRese Hepburn, Jahnaa (Lindel) Blake, Dr. Reonda (Richard) Pinder, NaStazia and Arianna Hepburn; great-grand children: Alyssa, Daniel, Penelope and Akiyah Hepburn, Kemarah Kemp, LeRoy and Altie Stapleton, Serena and Jordan Blake, Rebecca, Richard and Riane Pinder; nieces: Sandra Gardiner and Family, Cynthia Archer and Family, Althea Brown and Family, Janet Farrington and Family, Patricia Bridgewater, Stephanie Farrington and Family; nephews: Henry, Lester, Andrew, Craig, Alex, Jimmy, Rickie Farrington and Families, The descendants of Emmanuel Farrington, Orion Rolle and Family, Ada Strachan and Family, and Ceceile Dean and Family; Other relatives and friends: Enoch Thompson, Godfrey ‘Goofy’ Brown, Audirio Sears and Family, JohnMichael Clarke and Family, Apostle Mitchel Jones and Family, Rev. Jackson Miller and Family, Rev. Lorenzo Symonette and Family, Deacon Hartman Rolle and Family, Gurlena Jones and family, Dwight Cox and Family, Rev. Oscar Moss and Minister V. Moss (Evangelistic Temple) and Family, Gurtlene Dean & Family, Annie Bowe and Family, Sis. Albury, Deaconess Moss, Pandora and Dwight Hall, Jackie Hanna, Oralee Taylor, Edith Rolle, the Officers and Members of the Annex Baptist Church, Annex Family Life Ministries, Usher Board, Sunday School and Women’s Ministries, Tony Camilus Octeus and Family, Anastacia, Violet and Lisa Thompson and Family, Rev. Emily Demeritte and Family, Retired Justice Rhonda and John Bain and Family, Sonny Winters and Family, Troy Tinker and Family, Charles Bullard and Family, Mrs. Ellidor and Family, George Mondesir, the Claridge Road Community, Dr. Dion Allick, Dr. Cartwright Archer of Concierge Medical Services, Dr. Dane Bowe, the staff of Wilton Street, Centreville Pharmacy, Alternative Education Services (Maryland,
Veterinary Services Unit of the Ministry of Agriculture, Extreme Tours Limited. May Her Soul Rest In Peace! Friends may pay their last respects at Bethel Brothers Morticians and Crematorium, 44a Nassau Street, New Providence, Bahamas, on Wednesday 16th September 2026 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and at the church on Thursday 17th September 2026 from 10:00 a.m. until service time.
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of Marathon Road, and formerly of Roses, Long Island, Bahamas died at his residence on Friday 4th September, 2026. He is survived by his wife: Maxine Darville; daughters: Karen (Ian) Robertson and Laverne Darville; son: Lorenzo Darville; grand children: Neil and Michelle Robertson, Nicholas, Aurechia, Lauren, Lorenzo Jr. and Alexander Darville and Charisnell Cooper; sister: Hazel Darville; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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Funeral Service for Francis Ignatius Davis, 81 of Devonshire Street, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday 15th September 2026 at Bahamas Harvest Church, J.F.K Drive. Officiating will be Pastor Hervis Bain III assisted by other members of the gospel. Inurnment will follow in Lakeview Memorial Gardens and Mausoleum, J.F.K Drive and Gladstone Road.
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Francis Ignatius Davis was predeceased by his wife of 53 years, Gemma Constance Davis. He is survived by his daughters: Nneka Davis, Kala Davis and Ariane DavisSimmons; sons-in-law: Maynard McAlpin and Kino Simmons; grand children: Jaden Bryant, William “Alex” Bryant, Nathan Simmons, Maya McDonald, Zara McDonald, Ava Simmons and Noah Simmons; sisters: Constance Joseph and Joan Pinto; brothers: Lawrence Davis and Anthony Davis; sisters-in-law: Linda Davis, Ella Davis, Bernice Goddard and Marilyn Magloire; brothers-in-law; Kenneth Joseph, Allen Pinto, Akter Faroque, Keith (Claudia) Teelucksingh and Charles (Betty) Moss; nieces: Francise Joseph (Calvin Greene), Karen Joseph, Margot (Wesley) Ingraham, Paulette Davis, AnnMarie (Pembrooke) Williams, Sonya Phillips, Darel Davis, Giselle (Elon) Joffre, Antonelle Davis-Sultani (Amir Sultani), Nicole Davis-Faroque (Jean-Mikhail Sonson), Paula (Michael) Morgan, Simone Magloire, Cheryl Teelucksingh, Chaz Moss and Megan Matthews; nephews: Brian DavisJoseph (Sandra), Robert (Bonnie) Phillips, Ian (Eleanor) Phillips, Marc (Jacqueline) Davis, Stephen Davis (Samantha Lockhart), Gregory (Charnelle) Pinto, Warren (Janelle) Davis, Jonathan (Erin) Pinto, Omar Davis-Faroque, Robert Clive Teelucksingh, Andre Goddard, Larry Magloire, Christian Teelucksingh (Katia Zastrow), Cristov Moss, Mark Teelucksingh and Jonathan Henry; grand-nieces: Melissa Ingraham, Jennifer Davis, Amanda Phillips, Lauren (Sean) Turnquest, Tatyana Thompson, Nia Joseph, Gia Pinto, Jayla Cargill, Summer Davis, Amirah Sultani, Aiyla Sultani, Aviv Joffre, Eden Joffre, Vivian Pinto, Josephine Pinto, Sasha (Sean) Hinds, Tara Magloire, Jacyntha Whiteley and Jehan Teelucksingh; grand-nephews: John-Wesley (Melissa) Ingraham, Adrian (Stephanie) Phillips, Zavier Joseph-Smith, Joshua Joseph, Brandon Joseph, Nathaniel Davis, Andre-Malique Davis, Gianluca Clayton, Andreas Clayton, Ethan Davis, Hunter Davis, Gregory Pinto, Jonathan Morgan, Joash Morgan, Christian Whiteley, Adam Magloire, Joshua Bogadis, Tyler Cartwright and Dylan Cartwright and numerous other nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends. May His Soul Rest In Peace! Friends may pay their last respects at Bethel Brothers Morticians and Crematorium, #44a Nassau Street on Friday 11th September 2026 from 12:00 noon to 5:30 p.m.
a resident of Watlings Street, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly of Eleuthera, Bahamas died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Saturday, September 5th, 2026. He is survived by five sons: Danford Jr., Danero, Dante, Dencil and Holly Sweeting; two sisters: Barbara Sweeting and Ann Collins; five brothers: Willis, John, Peter and James, Harvey Sweeting; special friend: Marina Baillou; numerous nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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Funeral Service for Mary Victoria Basden, 90
a resident of Coral Habour, Nassau, The Bahamas, will be held on Saturday, September 12, 2026, 10:00 a.m. at St. Gregory The Great Anglican Church, Carmichael Road, Nassau, The Bahamas. Officiating will be Rev’d Dr. Kari Marcelle, assisted by Rev’d Canon Atma Budhu, Rev’d Canon Solomon S. Campbell, Rev’d Fr. Richard Wood, and Rev’d Fr. Lamar M. Nottage. Interment will follow in the St. Gregory The Great Anglican Cemetery, Carmichael Road, Nassau, The Bahamas. She leaves to cherish her memories her beloved husband, Thomas Basden; Children: Gregory and his wife Rochelle; Kevin; Lorne and his wife Jennifer; and Sean Basden; Grandchildren: Joe (Thomas) Basden and Lateshia, Brittney, Khalil and Tia, Rashad, Scott, Arnaldo and Neimoya, Delquin, Dominique, Michele and Jharid Singh, Gwendolynn, Michael, Nadia and Livingston Miller and Nico; Great-grandchildren: Malia, Tenaci, Sultan, Skylar, Alex, Nova, Kennedy, Kemaury, Celine, Nyah, Leah, and Nariyah; Siblings: Anthony Farah and Rosemary Huyler; Nieces and Nephews: Monique and Patrick Treco, Donahue Stevenson, Vladimir Huyler, Kim Farah, Cruz Farah, Nicole Farah, Sherell Moncur, Tonya Wallace, Shandalanae Barns, Kimberly, Natasha, Nicole, Eddina Ashley Farah, Monty Basden, Rudy Basden and Darren Basden; Cousins: Mavis Johnson and family, Clover Bonamy and the children of the late Melvina and Melvin Bonamy, the children of the late Winnifred Miller; the children of the late Daisy Baillou; the children of the
late Doris Newbold, the children of the late Dorothy Bowe, Ms. Christine Green and family and the family of the late Rebecca Williams. Other Relatives and Friends including: Rev’d Dr. Kari Marcelle, ACW, Prayer Group, Usher Board and the entire St. Gregory The Great Anglican Church Family, Cannon Sebastian Campbell and Family, Cannon Atma Badhu and Family, Fr. Richard Wood and Family, Archdeacon James Palacious and Family, Father Lamar Nottage and Family, Father Chester Burton and Family, Reverend Julian Johnson and Family, Minister Michael and Tracy Halkitis and Family, Patrick Wells and Family, Elijah, Norman, Shannon Charlton and Family, Ralph Adderley and Family, Silvia Russell and Family, Wanda Kikivarakis and Family, Dexter Johnson and Family, Herbert Green, Kevin Green and Family, Golda and Monique Scott and Family, Carlos Hepburn and Family, Isadora Maynard and Family, Donna Toppey, Jennie Huyler, Lulu Strachan and Family, Sharon Johnson and Family, Sam and Jere Cumberbatch and Family, Audrey Dorsett and Family, Crystal mother and Family, Rosamund Stubbs and Family, Edna Barrow and Family, Sandra Johnson and Family, Sharise Williams and Family, Clarie Hepburn and Family, Hiram Victor and Family, The Family of the Late William and Annie Larrimore, The Williams Family, Pratt Family, Webb Family, Stubbs Family, Russell Family, Issac Family, Ambrister Family, Dean Family, Campbell Family, and the entire Arthur’s Town Community, Cara Hall and Family, Gail McKenzie and Family, Ms. Deal and Family and the entire Callenders and Co. Family. Special Mention and Thanks: Dr. Sheena Antonio-Collie and Team at the Bahamas Health and Healing Center, Dr. Fredrick Smith, Dr. Thompson Mullings, The Dialysis Unit and Nurses at Doctors Hospital, all the Nurses at Happy Healing Homecare. Relatives and Friends may pay their last respects at Butlers’ Funeral Homes and Crematorium, Ernest and York Streets, on Friday, September 11, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and at the church on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until service time.
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Funeral Service for Valgo Annette Shannon (née Gibson), 90
a resident of Fox Hill, Nassau, The Bahamas, will be held on Saturday, September 12, 2026, 10:00 a.m. at St. Anselm’s Roman Catholic Church, Bernard Road, Fox Hill, Nassau, Bahamas. Officiating will be Fr. Noël Clarke, assisted by Deacon Reverend Mr. Ricardo Demeritte. Interment will follow in the St. Anselm’s Church Cemetery, Bernard Road, Fox Hill. Predeceased by her Husband: George Shannon (1996); Son: Brian Gibson (2026); Siblings: Lynn Curry, Oliver Pedro Gibson, Leomi Gibson and Francis Gibson. She is lovingly remembered by her Children and Spouses: Jean (Jerome) Gomez, Lynette (Godfrey) Basden, Evelyn (Robert) Costello, Garvin Shannon, Keva Lockhart (stepdaughter) and Marcia Gibson (daughter-in-law); Adopted Son: Rev. Elvado (Crystal) Turnquest; Grandchildren: Karen (Ricardo) Rahming, Brian Jr., Nastacia, Brianne, Byron and Neil Gibson; Perry and Valentino Lockhart, Celeto McKinney; Gabrielle (Donavan) McIntosh, Corey Edden; Catherine (Othniel) Duncombe, Aidan and Arianna Gomez; Camille and Catrina Basden; Shannon, Robbie, Logan, Kellen and Cameron Costello; Great Grand children: Brittney and Brandon Rahming and Isaiah Duncombe; Siblings and Families: Anthony (Bridget) Gibson and Family, Elton (Sharon) Gibson and Family, Garry (Denise) Gibson and Family, Valrea (Fred) Sturrup and Family, Miriam (Godfrey) Carey and Family, Constance Gibson and Family, Teresa (Michael) Sands
and Family; Families of deceased siblings Leomi Gibson, Lynn Curry, Oliver Pedro Gibson, and Francis Gibson. Other Relatives and Friends: The Costello, Sands, Gomez and Basden families; Ronelle Thompson; Earla Bethel and the family of the late Ena Thompson, Claudia Sands and the family of the late Eurene Nottage, Glenelle Bailey and the family of the late Rowena Scantlebury, Roslyn Bethel and the family of the late Hervey Bethel, Family of the late Eunice Cooper, Mizpah Major and Family (Tarpum Bay, Eleuthera); Family of the late Percy A. Gibson (Hatchet Bay, Eleuthera), Family of the late Marie Sands, Family of the late Hiram Gibson, Family of the late Harold Gibson, Family of the late Maxwell Gibson, Family of the late Harriett Thompson, Vanessa Gibson and the family of the late Melvin Gibson (New York), Family of the late McDonald Gibson, Family of the late Theophilus Gibson; Ali Culmer, The Deal Family; Most Rev. Patrick C. Pinder, S.T.D., C.M.G., KC*HS, Roman Catholic Archbishop of Nassau; Fr. Noël Clarke, Deacon Ricardo and Mrs. Demeritte, Priests of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Nassau; Sisters of St. Martin’s Monastery; Veronica Hutchinson and Family, Beatrice Collie and Family; Nello Lambert and Family; The Sullivan Family (USA); Jeff Saunders, Joanne Butler, LaShan Coakley; The Bullards and Vesey Street families; Fox Hill Neighbors, The Bethel, Hanna, Mackey, Burnside and Edgecombe families; Maxine Ritchie and Family, Cheryl Albury and Family, Dorie Bowleg and Family, The Treco Family, The Chea Family, Rose Burton, Thelma Wright, Nora Albury, Barry Wilmott and Family, St. Anselm’s Parish Office Staff, St. Anselm’s CCD Catechists, the St. Vincent de Paul Society; St. Francis Xavier Cathedral’s Senior Choir, Staff of Sholan Draperies, Judith Whitehead, KC, and the Partners, Management and Staff of Graham Thompson, SAC Alumni, the Bahamian-Barbadian Association and many other relatives and friends, too numerous to mention. Special thanks to: Dr. Shakera Carroll, Dr. Ricky Davis, the staff of QVS Pharmacy, Dr. Lowe and the staff of Bahamas Sight Centre, Willamae Stuart and the staff of WTH Personal Home Care Services (especially PCA Thurston-Neymour and CG Roberts); Nurse Adderly and the staff of Above and Beyond Nursing Agency, Dr. Vernard McPhee and the staff of New Hope Medical Center and the staff of Butlers’ Funeral Homes & Crematorium. Relatives and Friends may pay their last respects at Butlers’ Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Ernest and York Streets, on Friday, September 11, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and at the church on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until service time.
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Charles Andrew Young, 87 a resident of Maude Street, Nassau, will be held Friday, September 11, 2026, 10:00 am at St. Matthew’s Anglican Church, East Shirley Street and Church Street. Officiating will be Cannon Basil Tynes, assisted by Rev’d Jupp. Cremation will follow the service. Charles Andrew Young is pre-deceased by his parents: Charles and Agnes Young; son: Mark Young; aunts: Vera Flowers and Margaret Matthews; sister and brother-in-law: Charlamae and Gustavus Forbes; cousins: Barbara Brown and Olga Saunders and other “close” relatives.
a resident of Garden Hills Estates II, will be held on Saturday, September 12, 2026, 2:00 p.m. at St. Barnabas Anglican Church, Wulff and Baillou Roads, Nassau, The Bahamas. Officiating will be Rev’d Fr. Roderick Bain, assisted by Deacon Jamal Turnquest. Cremation will follow. Left to cherish his memories are his are Wife: Eltha Knowles; Sons and their Spouses: Julian Knowles, Dr. Ronald Knowles and Dr. Richelle Knowles, Kevin Knowles and Lawrencine Knowles, Ricardo Albury; Grandchildren: Hydie, Renato, Christopher, Alexander and Michael Knowles, Rashilo Albury; Sisters: Myrtle Turnquest, Gloria Smith; Sisters-in-law: Iris Tynes, Velma Richardson; Nephews: Stephen, Andrew, Dwight, Robert, Edward, Geno, Pedro and Hugo Knowles, Hubert, Dennis, Kenneth, Kirkwood and Jeffery Deal, Daniel Knowles, Ulric and Kermit Turnquest Jr., Vincent Smith, Rudolph Greene, Ian Tynes, Ryan Greene, Hilton Tynes Jr.; Nieces: Diane Knowles, Melony Moncrieff, Carol, Celena, Deborah Granger, Antoinette Aranha, Loretta Parris, Beverley Gibson, Linda Malcolm, Angela Mosley, Geraldine Symonette, Leeann Bain, Sandra Deal, Pamela Seymour, Jaqueline Greenslade, Arlene Johnson, Dr. Cheryl Darville, Barbara Bain, Teashla Turnquest, Nicolette Woodside, Denise Tynes, Ingrid Stuart, Gina Greene, Hillary Tynes, Sheena Tynes. Host of other relatives and friends: Extended Knowles Family, Tynes Hanna Heastie Families, Delancy Family, Roberts Family, McCartney Family, Fr. Roderick Bain, Canon Basil Tynes, Dr. Brian Humblestone and friends from St. Barnabas Church. Relatives and Friends may pay their last respects at Butlers’ Funeral Homes & Crematorium on Friday, September 11, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30p.m. and at the church on Saturday, from 1:00p.m until service time.
Left to cherish his memories are his daughters: Tonia Fawkes, Patrieka Young and Anya Symonette; Siblings: Emily Colebrook, Antoinette Fernander and Irwin and Annamae Young; Grandchildren: Dr. Tasega Hanna, Demetrious Symonette II, Tashea Symonette-Wright, Skylar Symonette, Kai Symonette; Nieces: Kathryn (Frankie) Campbell, Marie Andria Williams, Ingrid (Fred) Charlton, Monique Fernander and Shacoya Curry; Nephews: Charles Deon, Dwayne and Dave (Saran) Forbes, Bernard Derek Lightbourne, Robert Jones, Anthony (Tamika) Forbes, Irwin Jr. Young, Jaro (Brittany) Curry and Eden Evans; Cousins: Sharon, Rory, Michael ‘Denny’, Craig, Anton and Shereece, Korey and Kevin Saunders and family; Kristy and Castino Sands and family, and LaMarr, Latonya, LeMarque and Lionelle Bonimy; Grand Nieces and Nephews: Khadijah, Daylan and D’Nae Forbes, Frantz and Fia Campbell, Giovanni Lewis, Alyssa and Maleah Williams, Emily, Nia and Nate Charlton; Extended relatives: Monica Moss, the Duncanson family, Vincent Young and family, Sinah Major and family, Elizabeth Brown and family, Cynthia Ferguson, Denise Clarke and family, Mizpah Major and family, the family of the late Tommy Pinder, the Fawkes family, Effie Higgs and family, Iris Knowles, George and Isabelle Linton, Patricia Mitchell and family; Friends: Dionne Cooper, Cynthia Smith-Maynard and family, Bradford Colebrooke, Mavis Davies, Terrance Wallace, David “Slim” Cooper, Veronica Fraser, Joy Khan, David Capron, Leo Johnson, Cyril Nabby, Terry Thompson, Melvin and Calvin Sweeting, Sonny Curry, Rosie Foulkes, Don Cartwright, Belinda Morley, Frank Knowles, Henry Colebrooke, Walter Moss, Captain James Wilfred Dean and the staff of the M/V Mia Dean, Jacques “Tall Boy” Luckson, friends of High Noon Bar, the communities of Maude Street, the “Pond”, Potters Cay Dock, Island Luck (East Bay), the family of the late Mildred Taylor and many other friends. Special Thanks to: Dr. Madeleine Joseph, the Staff of Twilight Home for the Elderly, Agape Child and Adolescent Clinic, the Doctors and Staff of Princess Margaret Hospital, Oval Bain, Sharon Ferguson and St. Matthew’s Church Family, Fr. Jude Edomwonyi, Canon Basil Tynes and Fr. Scott Jupp. Relatives and Friends may pay their last respects at Butlers’ Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Ernest and York Streets, on Thursday, September 10, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and at the church on Friday from 9:00 a.m. until service time.
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Neville Braynen, 71
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of
James Phillip Thompson, “Mr. PMH”, 66
a resident of Casurina Grove, Sea Breeze, New Providence, the Bahamas, passed peacefully on Thursday, September 03, 2026 at the Princess Margaret, Hospital. He is survived by his Wife: Carol Braynen; Daughters: Niketa Isaacs and Natara Braynen, son-in-law: Kele’ Isaacs; Grandchildren: Neveah Braynen, Zackery Isaacs; Brothers: Leo Braynen, Bradley Braynen, William Braynen Jr., Michael Turnquest; Sisters: Peggy Basden, Debbie Knowles, Yogah Laroda, Sarah Moss, Barbara Turnquest and Lyn, and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral Arrangements will be announced at a later date.
a resident of East Street South, Nassau, The Bahamas passed peacefully on Saturday, September 04, 2026 at the Princess Margaret Hospital. He is survived by his wife: Rudena Thompon; six children; Jarriad Scott, Syan Daxon, Shantell Collymore, James Thompson Jr., Lekisha Thompson and Damien Thompson; three sisters: Bernadette Trotman, Eleanor Whyley and Barbara Thompson: fourteen grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral Arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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Andy Jean-Louis, 44
a resident of Windsor Lane, Market Street, New a resident of Ida Street, Balfour Avenue, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly from Borgne, Providence, Bahamas died at the Princess Haiti died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Margaret Hospital on Friday, 4th August, 2026. Friday, 28th August, 2026. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Rest Funeral arrangements are being handled by Rest On Funeral Chapel Limited . On Funeral Chapel Limited .
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Funeral Services for Leah Mae Stuart, 75 Deacon Edwin Newbold Jr., 53 of Rosewood Street, Pinewood Gardens, Nassau, Bahamas (formerly of Long Bay Cays, South Andros). Service will be held on Friday 11th September, 2026, 11:00 a.m. at St. Barnabas Anglican Church, Baillou Hill and Wulff Roads, Nassau, New Providence, The Bahamas. Officiating will be Fr. Roderick Bain assisted by Deacon Jamal Turnquest. Interment will follow at Southern Cemetery, Cowpen and Spikenard Roads, Nassau, Bahamas. Ms. Stuart is predeceased by her Mother: Geneva Stuart; Father: Harcourt Stuart; Sisters: Eva Bastian and Euliee Gibson. Left to Cherish and celebrate her legacy are, Children and Spouses: Patrice Saunders, Letitia & Kenneth Lightbourne, Lynette & Rich Collazo; Grandchildren: Herman “Tony” Kemp, Patrico Kemp, LeGia Knowles, Davin Fowler, Nehemiah Lightbourne and Joshua Greenslade, Brandon, Gino, Elisa and Leilani Collazo; Great-grandchildren: Shaniyah, Kentaesha and Ethan Kemp; Brothers and Spouses: Hartman & Francetha Stuart, LeFred and Monique Rolle; Sisters and Spouses: Celestina & Edward Cleare, Mary Jane & Rufus Rolle; Nieces and Spouses: Vernell & Elvin Lloyd, Jennifer & Lionel Bonimy, Christine and Donnie Nottage, Sharon Sawyer, Sherry Cleare, Janet Russell, Phyllis Black, Maxcine, Joanne, Dianne Gibson, Portia Stuart, Meredith & Clarence Culmer, Diamond Rolle, Tanya & James Cartwright, Tiesheka, Toaschena, Deandra and Aneisha Stuart, Patrina Stuart, Valencia Moss, Annamarie Neely, Lakeisha Stuart, Antionette Ferguson; Nephews and Spouses: Jeffrey & Idean Ferguson, Michael & Debbie Cleare, Edward Cleare Jr. & Tawanna, Pedro & Alberta Stuart, Osborn and Elizabeth Stuart, Barry & Shonda Stuart and Devon & Shanta Stuart. Other Relatives and Friends: Rogina Munroe & family, Bishop Carlton Stuart and family, Hiken Stuart and family, Albertha McPhee and family, William Stuart Jr. and family, Thelma Stuart, Rosina Stuart and family, Willis Stuart and Family, Chris Stuart and Family, Cornell Stuart and family, Lester Stuart and family, Abigail and Obadiah Ferguson, Burnell Rolle and family, Anthony Kemp and family, Brendan Rolle and family, Lavarde Rolle and family, Gladstone & Early Adderley and family, Katie Thurston and family, Beverly Beckford & Family, Miracle Ladde, Geneva, Jerry & family, Kenrea (New Oriental Cleaners, Mackey Street) Dionisio D’Aguilar & Superwash Staff, Dora (Superwash), St. Barnabas Anglican Church & Prayer Band, Kenneth Knowles and Family, Patrice Knowles & family, Mr. & Mrs. Marcs and family, Mr. & Mrs. Wilchcombe, Grant family, Rochelle Rahming & Family, Judy McPhee & family, Sharon Thompson & family, Sheryl Carey & family, Christian Tabernacle Church family, Mary Gilyard and Family, Annie Smith, Rosetta Walker, Bible Truth Ministries and numerous friends and family, too much to mention. May Her Soul Rest in Peace! Please forgive us if we inadvertently excluded your name. We thank everyone for their prayers and support during this time. Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at Amethyst Memorial Funeral Home, #534 East Street South (opposite Fresh Auto Car Lot) on Thursday 10th September, 2026 from 10:00a.m to 5:00 p.m.
of #21 Silverfish Drive, Silver Gates Subdivision off St. Vincent Road, Nassau Bahamas. Deacon Edwin Newbold Jr. was a faithful member and Deacon of Living Waters Kingdom Ministries, where he served the Lord and his church family with dedication. Funeral Service will be held on Saturday 12th September, 2026, 11:00 a.m. at Living Waters Kingdom Ministries, Warren Street off Farrington Road, Nassau, New Providence, The Bahamas. Officiating will be Chief Apostle Raymond Wells assisted by Pastor Basil Johnson and other Associate Pastors. The deceased has been cremated. The Funeral Service will conclude with prayers of committal at the Church. There will be no graveside service. Cherished memories are forever held by, Wife: Atiya Newbold; Children: Jamal Adderley; Edwin III; Ashton, Elijah, Zhion Newbold; Father: Edwin Newbold Sr.; Stepmother: Ruth Newbold; Brothers: Mathew & Mark Brown; Stephan Newbold; Sisters: Michelle Morley, Lisa McSweeney; Grandchildren: Jesaiah; Jamiyah; Jazariah; Joshua; Jeremiah Adderlry, Christian Davis; Aunts: Sarah Smith; Joanna Brown; Stella & Arlington Miller; Morgan Flowers; Joanna Brown; Betty Pinder; Janet Newbold; Uncle: Donald Major Brown; George Newbold; Nieces and Nephews: Allison Brown; Nicholas; Johnathon Pratt; Jermaine; Kaylisa; Kathy; Diandra Bethel +1; Angel and April Newbold; Raquel; Michelle; Brittany; Naveah; Riche; Christian; Deangelo; Ricardo; Adonijah; Krishona, Darzia, Azariah Amariah & Adaria Adderley, Malia and Malyon Outten; Step Siblings: Shan & Shantell Ferguson; Tan & Tangy Ferguson; Ricardo Ferguson; Nicola & Christopher Clarke; Cousins: Marvin Pratt; Dwight Higgs & family; Gregory Higgs & family; Bernard Higgs and family; Dale; Ricardo; Mother and Father-in-law: William & Patrice Ash Brothers & Sisters-in-law: Omal & Indicia Outten; Dario & Crystal Adderley; Ashley Ash; Aunts & Uncles-in-law: Claudia Perpall; Ricardo & Tina Perpall; Eunice Perpall; God Child: Triniti Leary. Other Relatives & Special Friends: Apostle & Pastor Olivia Wells & family; Firstnell & Shancola Rolle; Pastor Basil and Monalisa Johnson; Pastor Stephen & Nadine Monroe; Dr. Leonard Culmer & family; Ryan Gibbs & family; James & Cherrise Pinder; Darron & Olivia Nixon; Mary Wells; Beatrice McQuay; Gregory & Daneen Collie; Pastor Keemie & Kay Colebrook, Elliot McIntosh, Donavon Leary, Apostle Ryan Bethel & Family, Apostle Renee McPhee & family, Sabrina & Tamara at One Cable Beach, Aldean Miller, Alaina Bond Property Management, Terry Walters & family, The Trinity Sisters, Mario & Tiffany Curry, Betty, Margaret Outten & Family, Shirley Clarke, Dwayne & Gladys Capron, Stephen & Marinique Capron, Adrian Capron, Anishka Christie, Tia Armbrister, Benjamin Walks, Rico Brown, Albertha Farquharson, Shannon Cooper, Aldrin & Allan Smith, Racqueil & Kardro Bethel, Arnold Sweeting, Willisey Brown, Frederick Horton, Miriam Brown, The entire LWKM family, Silver Gates Community, Halls Close Community, Monsignor Culmer, Deacon Peter Jones, St. Joseph Parish Family. May His Soul Rest in Peace! The Family apologizes for any names that may have been unintentionally omitted and extends sincere thanks to everyone for their prayers, condolences, love and support during this time of bereavement. Your kindness is deeply appreciated.
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Mr. Jack Cyril Lightbourne, 71 a resident of #80 Coral Heights East, & formerly of Green Castle, Eleuthera, will be held at Grace Community Church, Grace Avenue, on Friday, September 11, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Officiating will be Pastor Lyall Bethel. Interment will be held at Green Castle Cemetery, Green Castle, Eleuthera on Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Left to cherish his memories are his, wife: Margaret Musgrove-Lightbourne; five daughters: Denise Curtis, Melessa Brown-Saunders, Jacquetta Lightbourne, Annaka Rahming, Victoria Colebrooke; sons: Kwadwo Lightbourne, Hon. Minister Zane Lightbourne (wife Candice Lightbourne), Avery Lightbourne (wife Templa Lightbourne), Stephan Lightbourne, Cordell Lightbourne; sisters (6): Plummie Tynes, Missionary Queenie Johnson, Lilymae Brown, Delores Robinson, Jennie Patricia Lightbourne, & Kayla Lightbourne; brother: Terrel Lightbourne; grandchildren: Krystal Dillett, Petra, Paul, & Preston Patton, Durontee Beneby, Keneisha Bain, Gregory & Melessa Ferguson, Rashied, Kaedyn, Kayle & Kierra Lightbourne, Tristan, Zander & Zoey Lightbourne, Rachael Quant, Asher & Tatianna Lightbourne, Alessandra Maycock, Jaydan Lightbourne & Cordell Lightbourne Jr.; nieces & nephews: Deidre Nelson, Jason Symonette, Shamrean Thompson, Bretelle Lightbourne, Jeffery Johnson, Presley, LaDawn, & Nikita Brown, Malessa & Nathan Robinson, Raynard, Leroy, Benjamin & Latina Lightbourne, Sheira Johnson, Niketha Hall, Cleme & Clement Thompson Jr.. & Navado Lightbourne. Numerous great grandchildren, nieces & nephews, and a host of other relatives including: Gaye Johnson & family, Miller family, Whylly family, Morley family, Brown family, Richards Family, Sands family, Taylor family, Maynard family, Hall Family, Pastor Bradley Ferguson & family, Saunders family, Bishop Earnest Sweeting & Family, Gospel Expressions members, Highway Church of God family, B.E.C family, Rock Sound Eleuthera family, Grace Church family, World Outreach Ministry family, Dr. W.V. Eneas Medical family, Hon. Minister Clay Sweeting, Hon. Minister Fred Mitchell, Kingsway Academy, Nana’s Care, and the entire South Eleuthera family. Friends may pay their last respects at Demeritte’s Funeral Home, Market Street, from 10-5:00 p.m. on Thursday & on Friday at the church from 9:00 a.m. until service time.
Matriarch Mrs. Mildred Brown, 85 a resident of Claridge Road & formerly of Andros, will be held at the Annex Baptist Church, Wulff Road & Pinedale, on Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Apostle Mitchell E. Jones. Interment follows in Woodlawn Gardens, Soldier Road. Left to mourn her passing are, three daughters: Rosemary, Idell (Andrew) and Chantel; three sons: Granville (Francis) Harry (Paula), and Franklyn; twentythree grandchildren: Samantha (Antonio), Shikara (Salathiel), Denero, Devon (Keshsunda), Noel (Wenteisha), Krystal, Tianna (Tario), Deangelo (Chernenka), Stefano, Travelle, Recardo (Darenique), Renaldo (Cradisha), Francheska, Giovanni, Tarjay, Angel, Dayvon, Teko, Jamaal, Terricin, Melissa, Raynard and Marvin; seventeen greatgrandchildren: Tyesha, Rashawn, Antwanique, Sanaa, Chessinique, Noel Jr., Kavassio, Kayjun, King, Noah, Alexandria, Arianna, Renaldo Jr., Devon Jr., Lataj, Latika and Lavar; four great-great grandchildren: Khaleo, Lamont Jr., Arianna and Rashawn Jr.; sisters-in-law: Maureen, Arabella, Lucille Joanna and Cleomie; brothers-in-law: Simeon and James; nieces and nephews including: Vaneria, Altameze, Eureka, Bishop Ronald, Theodore, Johnathan, Desiree, Joseph, Lorraine, Lorista, Jason, Pearline, Dawn, Cashmere, Jiovanna, Glenroy, Alicia, Alexis, Marvin, Tamara, Elvis, Nakeisha, Gabrielle, Hasstovia, Lloydesha, D’antheia, Ashley, Shameka, Shaniqua, Dawn, Sophia, Jackquelyn, Nicola, Ian, Valentino, Demetrie, Shawn, Semaj, Jemie, Samantha, Ava, Jasmine, Betty, Martha, Elon, Janet, Donna and Sam; cousins including: Verna, Anna, Annamae, Judy, Lorraine, Brenda, Lyn, Betty, Al and Essie; other relatives and friends including: Apostle Mitchell E. Jones and the entire Annex Baptist Church Family, the Duncanson Family, The Johnson Family, Paula, The Cox Family, Hon. Lisa Rahming, Member of Parliament for Marathon, Highway Church of God Windsor Place Family, Bahamas Harvest Church Family and Deaconess Pandora Hall. The family requests your understanding if your name was not mentioned as this is an extremely emotional time.
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Ryan Ricardo “Sandfly” Braynen, 53 a resident of Blue Hill Road & Martin Street & formerly of Behring Point, Andros, will be held at All Saints Anglican Church, East Street South, on Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Fr. Bradley Miller, assisted by Fr. Richard Wood. Interment follows in Southern Cemetery, Cowpen & Spikenard Roads. Left to cherish his memories are his son: Ryan Braynen Jr.; siblings: Tavares (Mary), Jason, and Anthony; adopted father: John Stuart; nephew: Tavares Jr.; niece: Ominique; aunts: Laretta, Prescola, Sheila (John), Elseen (Garnet), Revella, Florine, Peggy (Samuel), Yogah (Gregory), Sarah (Jefferson), Deborah (Kendrick), Aniskah (Curtis), Oprah (Llewelyn), Othamae, Nickiesha, and Beulamae; uncles: Rolston Major, Fabian, Bradley Sr. (Evelyn), William Jr. (Pamela), Willano (Ronette), Leo (Dawn), Teddy, Lance, Billy, and Stephan; grandaunts: Ismae Braynen, Leoma Rolle, Olga Seymour, and Glovina Neymour; grand uncles: Hansel (Corrine), Beecham (Antoinette), Edmund (Rosemary), Albert (Maxine), and John Braynen; cousins: Melinda (Frankie), Shamarize, Lacherra, Tamika, Vanessa (Blake), Lavardo, Olivia (Trevor), Sharon, Sherell, Ahmal, Jackson, Derren, Hugo, Fiona, Filia, Frankie Jr., Sharvonne (Marcian), Stephen (Melva), Patrick Jr., Samantha, Sario Rolle, Garnell, Ssanti, Michael, Garnet Jr., Jasmine, Helen (Lewis), Carol, Eddie, Clement, Tommy (Tricia), Andrew (Devon), Tasha (Johnny), Lorrie, Daisy (Calvin), Bodeisha (Levar), Mario, Cardinal (Tammy), Godfrey, Evritte (Patrina), Oswald (Sue), Rosanna (Richard), Eloise, Mary, Doreen (Atwell), Floyd (Wilmea), Robbie (Evelyn), Mya (Kendra), Delores, Vanessa (Barry), Latoya Bodie, Albert Jr., Sylvia, Lenny, Gem, Hunique, Summer, Michelle, Bradia, Candida (Adam), Verinique, Danielle (Donovan), Nathlee, Brittani, Willow, Niketa (Ke Lee), Natara, Andrea, Airlea, Willaisha, Keniqua, Austin Jr. (Hydeia), Dylan, Roosevelt Jr. (Keva), Ryan, Ahmal, Samuel (Carlissa), Rajevi, Glister Jr. (Gabby), Jeremy (Carmen), Denzel, Bradley Jr., Tristian (Blaire), William III (Tangernique), Justice, John, Etahn, Jaden, Wyatt, Wyllan, Tekeye, Teddy Jr., Valchez, Isaiah, Emmanuel, O’lyn, Laron, Nathaniel Jr., Kendrick Jr., Keneisha, Kaylani, Jonelle, Morghan, Ashleigh, Kianna, Whitney, Ahmalia, Neveah, Callia, Breanna, Aryanna, Samiya, Harlow, O’laya, Wesney, Rj III, Kedesh, Chance, Kaleb, Chase, Cameron, Sorian, Meek, and Caiden;Close relatives and friends: Leroy Belle, Nat Braynen, Kenneth, Kermit, Arnette Anderson, Theresa, Magnolia and Patsy Neymour and family, Juanita Mnnroe, Verlene Braynen, Pandora, Dwayne, Delano, Duran, Sharon Coakley, Geisha Braynen and family,
Clemie, Alvin, Juliette, Roscoe Thompson and family, Omar Bain, The Braynen, Coakley, Leadon, Mackey, Bain, Smith, Neymour, Seymour, Tucker families. The Martin St crew, Jill, Lorenzo, Brad, Dennis Fowler, Sharlene Fowler, Maxwell Moncur, Tammy Edgecombe, Dwight Gardner, Keith Smith, Raymond Thurston, Ornald Gooding, Bob, Haitian Fanny, Nia Moncur, Clayson McDonald, Marlene Atos, George Fox, Zanda Bain, Portia Clarke, Rochelle, Henry Bain, Carmella, Monique Rolle, Michelle Richard, Virginia Braynen, Jason, The Pinder family, The Smith Family, The entire Behring Point, Coakley Bight, Cargill Creek, Bowen Sound, and Fresh Creek communities. Friends may pay their last respects at Demeritte’s Funeral Home, Market Street, New Providence, Bahamas, from 10:00a.m.-6:00 p.m. on Friday & on Saturday at the church from 10:00 a.m. until service time.
Death Notice for Martha Smith, 82
a resident of Hampton Street East & formerly of Green Turtle Cay, Abaco, died at Walton Street, Pinewood on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. She is survived by her 2 sons: Kevin & Logan Smith; 4 grandchildren: Joshua Smith, Jonathan Smith, Jeremy Smith & Logan Smith Jr.; 1 great grandchild: Andrew Smith; 2 daughters-in-law: Linda Smith & Maria Smith & a host of other relatives & friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
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Hon. Priest Wrescott Demetrious “Scoe”, Bowe, 55 a resident of Fire Trail Road, will be held in the Chapel at Demeritte’s Funeral Home, Market Street, on Sunday, September 13, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. Officiating will be Dr. Clement M. Neely. Interment follows in Southern Cemetery, Cowpen & Spikenard Roads. He was predeceased by his Loving & Devoted Mother: Paula Darville- Hanna. Left to cherish his fond memories are his, Father and Stepmother: Ivan and Eugyneel Bowe; Sisters: Connie Smith, Janet and Janice Bowe; Brothers: Calvin Brown, Steve and Hank Smith, Reed Lawson, Chord, Bradley, Brendan, and Bruce Bowe; Nieces: Angela, Beth, Caitlyn, Clarissa (Sandro), Georgette (Kendal), Kaygele (Jipcho), Michelle, Paula (Samuel Jr.), Shantique, Shareed, Shervin, Sheikera, and Utia; Nephews: De’Angelo, Demetrius, Gully, Lamarco, Michael, and Stephano; Grand nieces and Grandnephews: Chris Jr., D’shantenique, Jipkari, Kaylique, Khalid, Lavaranae, Lavardo Jr., Lavarnique, Makai, Makayla, Malaysia, Megan, Mercedes, Petrel, Ric’kaya, Rickayzjah, Sarai, Tiara, Utia, VaShann, Zamar, Zion, Ivory, Geniah & Genesis; Sisters-in-law: Charlene Lawson, Hilda Brown, Janette Smith, Merlyn Smith & Angela Bowe; Aunts: Dearly, Josephine, and Patrice Darville, and Valerie Hanna; Uncles: Oman Darville, Dr. Harrington and Donnie Hanna; Numerous Cousins: Omeka and Oknisha Darville, Children of Predeceased Aunt and Uncles; Kirk, Pamela, Walter “Bolo” Jr., and Pastor Oliver Daville; Other Relatives & Friends: The Ethiopia Africa Black International Congress and the wider Rastafari Community, Brethren Michael Minnis, The Entire Bowe, Darville, and Hanna Family, Ednal Rose, Teresa Francis & Family, Leferia Gaitor, Shirley White, Shenique Scavella Deborah Smith, Mrs. Christine King Curry & family, Mrs. Lori McKenzie & Mr. Marshall, Alton Morley & family, Ms. Deborah Smith & family, Vettol Hall & family, Mr. Roderick Rolle – Nighbourhood Wash House, Shannon Johnson & family, The Fire Trail, Grove, Fifth Street and Carmichael Road Community. Special Thanks to: Dr. Brain Tynes, Dr. Clement Neely, Doctors and Nurses of The Oncology Department and Male Medical #1, Mt. Alton Morley, Pastor Alma Young, Min. Alfreda Rolle, Min. Terry Strapp, Bishop Graham Pratt & the entire Church of God of Prophecy, Palm Tree Ave, Bishop Anthony T. Roker & family, Mr. Alton Rolle, Min. Joyce Hepburn, and the Administrators and Staff of Naomi Christie Nursing Home for their overwhelming support. Friends may pay their last respects at Demeritte’s Funeral Home, Market
Street, from 10-2:00 p.m. on Saturday & on Sunday from 12:00 noon until service time.
Death Notices for George Whover Bain, 83 a resident of Sunset Park, died at his residence on Monday, September 7, 2026. He is survived by his wife: Andrea Bain; numerous children including: Barbara Moree, Tamaika Horton, Monique & Lisa Bain, Ricky, Omar & Lynden Bain; 1 brother: Alexander Burrows; 2 sisters: Eulita Bain & Deneria Butler; numerous nieces, nephews, grandchildren & great grandchildren & a host of other relatives & friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Carol Adell Young, 86 a resident of Sunflower North, Sunshine Park & formerly of Current Island, Eleuthera, died at her residence on Saturday, September 5, 2026. She is survived by her 2 daughters: Cindy Roberts & Erica Francis; 6 sons: Michael, Raymond & Larry Sawyer; Brendley, Bernard & Robert young; numerous grand & great grandchildren; 2 brothers: Willie & Harrold Moss; & a host of other relatives & friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
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Lester Edgar Tucker, 62 a resident of Andros Avenue, New Providence, Bahamas, will be held at Our Lady of the Holy Souls Catholic Church, Deveaux Street,New Providence, Bahamas on Saturday, September 12th, 2026, 2:00 p.m. Officiating will be Father Stephen Nnadi & Father Patrick Igwe. Interment follows in Catholic Cemetery, Tyler Street.
Street, New Providence, Bahamas, from 10:00a.m- 6:00 p.m. on Friday & on Saturday at the church from 1:00 p.m. until service time.
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Lester was predeceased by his parents, Edgar Tucker and Marion Bain. Left to cherish his memories are his wife: Marcia Tucker; step daughters: Shonna Kay Samuels and Stacieann Brown; sisters: Minister Elsaida Beneby (Oswald), Jacqueline Sawyer (Tyrone), June Lees (Pastor Ricardo Lees) and Genevieve Tucker; brothers: Foster Tucker (Annice), Tyrone Tucker (Margaret), Anthony Nottage and Kirk Simmons (Sharon); aunt: Diane Tucker; uncles: Albury, George & Emmanuel Tucker; nieces: Deshawn Jolly, Jeralyn Beneby, Shekera Stuart, Krystle Taylor, Taryn, Antoinette Nottage, Glenor Sawyer, KayKay Bodie, Devonya Johnson, Jaquaer, Kirstina Simgmons, Rihana, Monica, Mariaha & Maria; nephews: Delvon, Eduard Beneby, Gregory Curtis, Devin Tucker, Ricardo Lees, Clayton, Jason Tucker, Anthony Nottage, Ramon Francis, Marco Davis, Devono, Antonio, Jordon, Kirk Simmons & Mateo; cousins: Mervin, Sherrine, Nikita, Ival, Linda, Cassandra, Bridgette, Lynair, Libby, Vive, Willie Jean, Langston, Debbie, Julie, Clyde, Georgette, Aubrece, Fiona, Quintin, Trevor, David, Nicholas, Zante, Tanielle, Kristin, Carlene, Shericia, Kevin, Jabarry, Markovia, Tanae, Tanaj, Jordon, Mario, Jarvis, Queenell & Justin; grandnieces & nephews: Skylar, Chante, Keron, Janae, Jermaine, Deon’te, Eduard, Kaylyn, Makai, Kyi, Delcan, Devanio, Decklin, Anthony, Mario, Brielle, Lucas, Thea, Tesley, Delranlique, Kameron, Jakaylah, Kirk, Khadyah, Ramon, Ranae, Mario, Marea, Margo, Marvin, Malek, Ashante, Anthony, Jaymaya, Symondrae, Tavon, Dellah, Nathan, Alriah & Arianna; special friends & relatives: Gail, Judy, Donna Hepburn, Britney Higgs, Nursing Officer Patrice Hanna, Vestra Forbes, Zelma McCoy, Marva, Charlene Pinder, Antoinette Poitier, Gregory Curtis, Mrs. Hilda Douglas, One Family Junkanoo Grougp, Shell Saxon Superstars, Flamingo Garden Clinic, Renaldo & Vandia Toote, Keithra, Thecola, Ingrid Bennons, Ernestine, Kayla, Andrew & Dasie Miller, Theofanis, Robert Simmons, Derek Russell, Andros Avenue community, Burial Ground Corner community, McCollough Corner community, Lucinda Munroe, Millie, Maria Ferguson & family, Simmons family, Bishop Hulan Hanna & family, Cecil Knowles, Meadows Street Church of God of Prophecy, Betty Talloch, Bennons & Beckles family & Harold Chipman. Friends may pay their last respects at Demeritte’s Funeral Home, Market
a resident of East Street South, died at PMH on Saturday, September 5, 2026. He is survived by his Mother: Florentine Maria McPhee; Brothers: Anthony Phillip McPhee, Perry McPhee, Minister Kirkland McPhee, Gregory McPhee, Minister Garnet McPhee & Eustace McPhee; Sisters: Denise Patrice Rolle & Agatha Arlene Williams; numerous nieces & nephews & a host of other relatives & friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Robert Bertram Prater, 55 a resident of #7 Family St. of Soldier Road, died at his residence on Saturday, August 29, 2026.
relatives & friends.
He is survived by his mother: Marion Bowe; son: Robert Prater Jr.; siblings: Demetria Jackson, Kenny Prater, Denise Broxton & Robin Williams; numerous nieces & nephews & a host of other
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Wellington Christoph Ferguson, 65
a resident of South Beach Estates, died at his residence on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. He is survived by his wife: Agnes Maria Coakley Ferguson; mother: Agnes Brightly Ferguson; 2 daughters: Tanterlisa Allen & Alessia Ferguson; 1 son-in-law: Elon Allen; 3 grandchildren: Siyah-Marie Strachan, Elizabeth-Marie Allen & London-Marie Allen; 3 sisters: Pamela Russell, Wendy Morris & Sophia Ferguson-Taylor; 2 brothers: Atwill Ferguson & Drexwell Ferguson; numerous nieces & nephews & a host of other relatives & friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
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a resident of Dumping Ground Corner & formerly of Cat Island, died at his residence on Friday, September 4, 2026.
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Jessica Levette Kelly, 35
a resident of Quakoo Street, died at PMH on Saturday, September 5, 2026.
He is survived by his wife: Helen Stevens; 7 sons: Leroy, Andy, Jeffery, Sean, Leonardo, Darren & Tori; 3 daughters: Cherry, Linda & Lashanda; adopted daughter: Ruth Coakley; 3 brothers: Harcourt, Eulyses & George Stevens; daughters-in-law: Tanya, Cynthia & Thela Stevens; brotherin-law: Alfred Darling; sister-in-law: Lisa Stevens; numerous grandchildren, nieces & nephews & a host of other relatives & friends.
She is survived by: Sons: Donald Fisher and David Simms; Grandmother: Leorna Dorsette; Siblings: Jeremy and Dericka Kelly, Jermaine Kelly, Jeffery Kelly, Franklin, and Kendal Deveaux; Uncle John Rolle, Emma Witherspoon (USA), Rev. Dr. Jennifer and Patrick Carey, Rev. Ordette Wells-Simms, Ginger Knowles, Ruth Newbold, Janet Thompson, Jacqueline Nottage, Beverly Jones; Una Romer, Oniel Farrington, Chekeva Rolle, Maquella Evans, Jeremiah & Josiah Kelly, T’mia Roberts and a host of other relatives & friends.
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Death Notices For Donald Nathaniel Munnings Jr., 37
Philesha Calisa McPhee, 27
of Jacacarnda Street, Pinewood Gardens, New of Fowlere Street, New Providence, Bahamas, and Providence, Bahamas, died at the Princess Magaret formerly of Bearing Point, Andros, Bahamas, died Hospital on Sunday, September 6th, 2026. on Thursday, September 3rd, 2026 at the Princess Magaret Hospital. He is survived by wife: Janene Synteche Hanna Munnings; parents: Linda & Donald Munnings Sr.; mother-in-law: Janet Duncanson-Alexandria; sons: She is survived by mother: Carla Neymour McPhee; Donald Jhanario Nathan Munnings; daughter: Dhanae father: Phillip Isaac McPhee; sisters: Phileece Jazmyn & Faith Dhiajah Munnings; sister: Lakesha McPhee, Jaynique Rolle; brothers: Shane Roberts, & Lakerria Munnings; niece: Dashinique Gibson; Jordan Rolle, Kevin Rolle, Jonathan Rolle, aunts, sisters-in-law: Janelsa Hanna, Lauriel Colebrooke, uncles and a host of other relatives and friends. Shamika Taylor, Shanyha Hanna, Jennika Francis; brothers-in-law: Nelson Hanna, Cornell Hanna, Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later Durhan Williams; numerous aunts & uncles and a date. host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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Funeral Services For Claudia Mary Whyly, 87 a resident of Tarpon Drive, Joan’s Heights East, New Providence, Bahamas and and formerly of Cockburn Town, San Salvador, Bahamas, will be held, 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 11th, 2026 at Church of the Resurrection, Joan’ Height, New Providence. Officiating will be Father Stephen Nnadi MSP. Interment will follow in Lakeview Memorial gardens, John F. Kennedy Drive, New Providence. Claudia was predeceased by her sons: Tyrone and Byron Whyly; mother: Olive Elizabeth Lightbourne; aunts: Lila Smith, Betty, Althea and Hilda Lightbourne; uncle: Charles Lightbourne. Left to cherish her precious memories are her beloved daughters: Janet and Dawn Whyly; grandchildren: Gerrad Brennen (Donecia), Shantina Whyly, Rochelle Whyly, Monique Bethell, Leah Green, Darrell Whyly, Tyrina Moxey, Tyrez Sturrup, Tyra Whyly, Taj Duncombe; great grandchildren: Justice and Jakyius Brennen, Elijah Bullard, Jermani, J’quan and J’Nyah Philogene, Savannah Burnside, Lyric Lightbourn, Lael and Lai’lah Green, D’Ariel and Antiqua Whyly, Antonio Thompson Jr., Tashan Russell, Jodie Moxey, Nevaeh and Makai Sturrup, Tyrin and Johne´ Saunders, Neziah Hepburn, Joevone Simmons Jr.; aunt: Shirley Papageorge; siblings: Donald (Cora) Cooper, Attorney Bradley (Ophelia) Cooper, Gary (Garnel) Cooper, Gregory (Petra) Cooper, Tyrone Cooper, Rudolph Cooper, Franklyn Cooper, Godfrey (Virginia) Cooper, Theresa (Oliver) Munroe, Cynthia Johnson, Michelle (Ian) Tynes, Patrice (Derek) Dean, Antoinette (Robert) Banks, The Moxey Clan, Olga Deveaux (of Grand Bahama); sisters-in-law: Val Cooper, Jacqueline Cooper, Jean Cleary Cooper; cousins: Ida Papageorge Isaacs, Pauline Turnquest, Helen Ingraham, Paula, Antoinette and Derek Carroll, Matie Sears; friends who became family: Dorothea Ritchie, Helena Clarke, Sister Claire (St. Martin’s Monastery), Mrs. Dorothy Rolle; church family: Fr. Stephen Nnadi MSP, Church of the Resurrection Family, Wendy Craig and Family, Maxine and Nichole Julien and Family, Marilyn Simmons, Nurse Allen, Linda Smith, Randy and Agnes Gilbert, Verdell Williams, Janet Davis, Janet Wright, Barry Lightbourne, Edith Sawyer, Dorothy Roberts, Betty Christie, Marilyn Moss, Ashton, Jason and Harry; medical team: Dr. Mucomba Millar, Dr. Sheen Smith-Wallace, Nurse Chanea Gibson, Nurse Keisha Swaby, Nurse Shelby Dorsette; a heaven-sent caregiver: Marceline Maxime; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives and friend including: Lateka Culmer and Family, Maleah Scott and Family, Pedro Brennen and Family, Chuck Farrington and Family, Nathanria Williams and Family, Deborah Bethell and Family, Olivia Daxon and Family, Tamica Adderley and Family, Jorgette Bain and Family, Alicia Thompson, Millicent Edgecombe, The Eastern New Providence Primary District Office, The Thelma Gibson Primary School Family, The E. P. Roberts School Family, The Bahamas Customs and Excise Department (Risk Unit), the staff of Don Stainton Protection Ltd. (especially Chris, Andrew, Ted, Kirkwood and Ms. Gibson) and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention. To anyone who may have been inadvertently omitted, we apologize. A heartfelt thank you to each person who visited, called, or checked in on mom often. We love and appreciate you.
Relatives and friends may pay their respects at Cedar Crest Funeral Home and Crematorium Ltd., Robinson and Baillou Hill Roads, New Providence on (TODAY) Thursday from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. and at the Church on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until service time.
Mr. Frantz Jasmin, 48 a resident of #5 Coral Lakes, New Providence Bahamas, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 12th, 2026 at Final Hour Apostolic Cathedral, Fox Hill, New Providence,. Officiating will be Bishop Andymoore V. Saunders assisted by other ministers of the Gospel. Cremation will follow. Frantz was predeceased by his father: Francois Jasmin. Left to cherish his memories are his wife: Shonelle Gibson-Jasmin; sons: Tyler, Liam, Decklyn, Lael and Shiloh Jasmin; daughters: Rhylee and Breann Jasmin; mother: Denise Jasmin; pet children: Mateo and Becky Jasmin; brothers: Alain, Maxim Jasmin and Alfred McKenzie; adopted brother: Etienne Pierre; sisters: Darly Fenelon, Jennie Johnson; mother-inlaw: Ingrid Brown-Omotosho; father-in-law: Sean Gibson; brothers-in-law: Guipson Monvil, Kenyatto Johnson, Leeward Swan, Whitney Johnson, Sean, Quinton and Qeyshon Gibson; sisters-in-law: Maxine Jasmin, Leandra Swan, Indera Johnson, Janae Blessing Omotosho, Latoya, Shaniqua and Breanna Gibson; nieces: Kenya and Kierrah Johnson, Tyeisha Monvil, Shontae, Ava and Amiyah Jasmin, Deana Souffrant, Harmony and Melody Swan, Skylar Johnson; nephews: Adam Fenelon, Darryl Monvil, Aaden, Camron and Calvin Jasmin, Isaiah Swan; aunts: Theresa and Julie Joseph; cousins: Dennis, Oswald Gregory, Mahatma, Mahlon, Jeanot, Debbie, Carol, Micheline, Virginia, Rachel, Nadine, Fabiola, Cliff, Gina, Carl Henry, Farah; godparents: Silvia Edmond, Joubert Edmond; adopted grandmother: Mrs. Mrytle Deveaux and Family; other relatives and friends including: Charles, Tonya, Sherrie and Stephen Gibson, Apex Awards Signs and Engraving Family, Alton and Lerona Jacques, The Wizard Signs Family, Annie and Benjamin Rolle, Guerda Culmer, Irvin Staff at Qwik Signs, The Acreus and Johnsons families, Michelle and Emily Campbell, Bishop Andymoore Saunders and Covenant House Family, Pastor Sherelle L. Saunders and Faith Mission Church of God Family, Robert and Barbara Rolle, Robinque, Robyn, Phillipa, Roselaine Derival and family, Leonie Thompson and family, Shavone, Evenns, Kenzy and Kenson, Charlie, Jack, Kermit, Emanuel, Gary, Nicole and Family, R. M. Bailey Class of 1998, Jennie Streets and Claridge Roads Families, Rose, Melissa, Chase, Kevin, Bradley, Princess, Sintelia and Illiana Beauchard, Uncle Bruce Miller and family and a host of relatives and friends too numerous to mention. Apologies for names inadvertently left off. Relatives and friends may pay their respects at Cedar Crest Funeral Home and Crematorium Ltd., Robinson and Baillou Hill Roads, New Providence on Friday from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. and at the Cathedral on Saturday from 1:00 p.m. until service time.
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Funeral Service For Mr. Charles Strachan, 71 affectionately called
“Charlie Brown” a resident of Yamacraw Beach Estates, New Providence, Bahamas, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 11, 2026 at Christian Life Church, Sea Breeze Lane, New Providence. Officiating will be Bishop William Jay Simms assisted by other ministers of the gospel. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Gardens, Soldier Road, New Providence. Left to cherish his memories are his wife: Melda Strachan; sons: Charlen (Rita), Javaughn and Chaquille (Brittney) Strachan, Kodiah (Naquel) Rolle, Kofay Ferguson; daughters: Charlene Strachan and Samantha Peterson; grandchildren: Davante Brown, Kiro and Chaquille Strachan, Shandon, Codiah and Kodiah Rolle Jr., Shaquelle Balfour, Shaniyah Smith and Shlunda Ferguson; great grandchild: Shadiah Rolle; brothers: Arthur Henfield, Stephen (Melaine) Strachan, Anthony (Debbie) and Shain Strachan, Trevor Musgrove; sisters: Judy Gilbert, Zelda (Edwin) Munnings, Sandra Rolle, Carolyn (Otis) Ferguson; sisters-in-law: Christine Williams, Melanie Strachan, Carolyn Young-Miller, Madlyn Young, Mizaph Rolle, Elaine Young and Nina Ingraham; brothersin-law: Edwin Munnings, Samuel Rolle, Otis Ferguson, John Young; adopted sons: Jason Haley and Dentry Mckinney, Brenden Smith; adopted daughter: Donika Smith; nieces: Florene and Sonia Gilbert, Lisa Cammaert-Smith, Monique Johnson, Christine and Sasha Maingot, Rachel and Carol Henfield, Kendyce, Stefanisha, Kentrel, Misty, Jade and Angel Strachan, Stevisha (Simeon) Rolle, Latisha, Mykia and Malaysia Ingraham, Mekelle (Oraysia) Ingraham-Young, Jessica Ferguson, Theresa (Pedro) Saunders, Princess (Vincent) Johnson, Samantha and Shantel Rolle, Precious Moss, Latara and Tarias Young and Jevika Benton; nephews: Supt. Nathaniel (Laurel) Gilbert and Edmund Gilbert, Stephen (Abby) Strachan Jr., Kacey Rolle, Khamal (Regina) Rolle, Keino (Rena) Rolle, Shane (Sarah) Patterson, Kevin and Michael Ingraham, Kyle Strachan, Owyn Ferguson, Samuel and Sebastian Rolle, Jonathan Young, Prince Moss, Ian Strachan Jonathan and John Young Jr. Shamar and Elrod (Patrica) Munnings, Khaelem Rolle, Sebastian Maingot, Arlington Neely, Alvin Strachan; godchildren: Jasmine, Jaidon and Skylah Haley and Joshua Ferguson; other relatives and friends: Kent, Gerard, Charmaine, Shantel Colebrooke, Tanya Young, Anya Frances, Pearline Henfield, Sr. ACP Zhivago Dames and Family, Bishop William
Jay Simms and Family, Pastor Collie and Family, Elder Phillip Butler and Family, Elder Kirvy Ferguson and Family, Elder Eulin Dames and Family, Humphrey and Suzanne Simmons, Keith and Orienthia Ferguson, Marcian and Anya Dorsett, Lester and Sharon Farrington, Andrew Moss, Patrice Adderley, Stephanie Johnson, Christopher Russell and Family, Min. Vandyke Pratt and Family, Antione and Cathleen Austin, Kimsley Feguson and Family, Trevor Miller and Family, James Anwar Johnson and Family, Elsa Carey, Gaylan and Sharon Lafluer, Michael and Sabria Rolle, Larry and Tera Bowe, Marissa Smith, Karen Rahming, Gaynell Peterson and Thurza Pratt, Cindy Albury, Rhonda March, Victoria Tynes and Family, Shenica and Justin Smith, Effie Owens, Freddie Mackey and Family, Carlton Neily and Family, Julia Sands, Rosedore Beneas, The Aquinas Aces Class of 1973, The CLC Usher board Ministry, The CLC Finance Ministry, The CLC Soup Kitchen Ministry, The CLC Marriage Club Ministry and the entire CLC Family; special thanks to: Charlene Russell, Gary Fernander, Shaquille Poitier, Livingston Romer the nurses on MED. SURG. WEST at PMH., Dr. Vashti Darling at Doctors Hospital and Dr. Stephens, Eleuthera Drive Family, The Sheraton Grand Hotel Family, Rui Hotel Family, The BestWay Shipping Family and Fritz Lane Family and a host of 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, New Providence on (TODAY) Thursday from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. and at the church on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until service time.
Death Notice For Samuel Rufus Ferguson, 67 a resident of Rose Street, Fox Hill, New Providence, Bahamas, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Sunday, August 30th, 2026. He is survived by his children: Samantha and Samuel Ferguson Jr.; brothers: Rodney (Judy), Pedro, Gary (Dianne), Dwayne (Claudine), Jason Ferguson; sisters: Varria (Martin) Culmer, Penny Ferguson, Keva (Lennis) Wood, Antoinette, Kimberly and Tamia Ferguson, Julian Bethel, Marsha Sasser, Sally Ferguson; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends including: Celeste Lockhart. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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Funeral Services For staff of Bahamas Princess Resort & Casino, Bacardi Distillery, the Grand Ruben Alexander Grey, 73 Lucayan and Lucayan Towers North families and the Kingdom Hall of a resident of #1107 Lucayan Towers, North Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas and formerly of Long Island, Bahamas, will be held, 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 12th, 2026 at The Chapel at Yager Funeral Home, Queen’s Highway, Freeport Grand Bahama. Officiating will be Bro Sidney McKinney assisted by Bro. Thaddeus Darling. Cremation will follow. Ruben was predeceased by his daughter: Alexis Grey-Munnings; parents: Donald & Mary Gray; brothers: Kurt Gray & Erskine Gray. Left to cherish memories of him are his children: Angelique GreyAtkinson, Alexander Grey, and Tamara Greene; grandchildren: Jaden (& Abigail) Atkinson, Justin Atkinson, Jordan Munnings, and Ta’marii Albury; sons-in-law: Giles Atkinson, Richard Munnings, and Gary Albury Jr.; siblings: Carriemae Gardiner, Mavis Marcker, Ella Grant, Joyce Gray, Patrick Gray and Linroy Gray; sisters-in-law: Lulamae Gray, Veronica Sherman and Melanie (& Carmine) Ciccolella; brothers-inlaw: Ib Marcker, Raymond Grant, Pedro Pinder, Reginald (& Yvonne) Moncur and George (& Ingrid) Moncur; nieces: Kerrina (& Mark) Pinder, Chernittra Laing, Dessarine Grant, Lacherna (& Erwing) Russell, Capriya Gray, and Latoya (& Craig) Frazier; nephews: Donaly (& Christine) Gray, Craig Smith, Cardinal Bullard, Pedro (& Lyn) Marcello, Curtis (& Dana) Gray, Owen (& Reem) Gray, Jamal (& Tonice) Gray, Raymond Grant, Ramon Grant, Andre (& Kerri) Laing, and Pedro Pinder II; grand nephews & neices: Desmond (& Allison) Grant, Mark Pinder, D’Vonne Saunders, Tomiko Griffin, Aaliyah Johnson, Mariana Pinder, Tanaysha Farrington, Calleigh Gray, Carly Gray, D’arnelle Laing, Danielle Laing, Donald Laing, Chrystal Shiloh and Bella; other close relatives and friends including: Mary Moncur-Grey (ex-wife), Fabian Gallagher, Leah Greene (special friend), Clovis Martin, Oswald (& Kathy) Saunders and family, Winkie, Qwes, Edgecombe, Johnson, Keno, Brandon, Brian, Cheese, Donald, Dudley, Dwayne, Mr. Carrol, Lundy, Meko, Rocky, Rose, Anderson, Axwell, Barry, Bangi, Benson, Bootle, Boston, Brenda, Gevin Adderley, Sargeant Halley Gray, Donald Miller, Starlene Burrows and family, Corporal Glen Miller, Linda, Roosevelt Bain, Wellington Pinder, Kurt Stubbs, Simon Smith, Johnathan Cartwright, Mr. Weir, Sammy, Pastor Karol Roache, Franklyn & Melanie Bain and family, Marleigh Toussaint and family, Henry Sands, Rachael Edgecombe, Jamal Bain, Barry Rolle, Claudia Russell, Jasinta & Washington Bain, Bantum Pratt, Blanton Kemp Sr., Nioka Roberts-Pratt, Dillis Greene, Janice Greene, Garfield (& Hanna) Gray, children of the late Janet & Samuel Deveaux, children of the late Rolly & Diana Gray, children of the late Ozias & Corine Saunders, Arthelene McAlpine, Brenda McAlpine, Rubyanne Cooper-Darling and family, the Gray’s, the former management and
Jehovah’s Witnesses, and many more family and friends too numerous to name. Relatives and friends may pay their respects at Yager Funeral Home & Crematorium, Queens Highway, Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas on Friday from 12:00 noon until 5:00 p.m. and at the chapel on Saturday from 1:30 p.m. until service time.
Aubery Alden Foster, 83 a resident of #29A Langton Lane, Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas and formerly of St. Elizabeth, Jamaica, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 12th, 2026 at Mary Star of The Sea Catholic Church, East Sunrise Highway, Freeport, Grand Bahama. Officiating will be Father O.J Ferguson and interment will follow at The Grand Bahama Memorial Park #2. He was predeceased by his parents; his first wife: Delores; his children: Paul, Ann-Marie, and Michael; his siblings: Vivian, Verely, and Verona. Left to cherish his precious memories are his wife: Virginia; brothers: Horace, Linton, Donald and Philbert; ten children: Janet, Raquel, Paul, Ann-Marie, Michael, Dwight, Judith, Jerome, Beverly and Nicole; daughter-in-law: Audrey; son-in-law: Maurice; grandchildren: Cherise, Alexis, Jhenelle, Okarey, Paula, Deidre, Kerry Ann, Kyle, Jevaughn, Rana; nieces: Karen, Grace, Trudy, Dana, Ingrid, Tashiek; his nephews: Carl, Kent, Dale, Greg, Shomar, Darrick, Fabian, Orville; sisters-in-law: Lorna, Merna, Viviana, Sharon, Dorothy, Faydris, Betty Stuart, Cynthia Khan; other relatives and friends including: Stacy and Donella Seymour, Herbert and Cindy Seymour, Willie Seymour, Lorna Patricia Robinson, Linda and Robert, Marsha McGregor and family, John Hepburn and family, Derick Hopkins and family, Dilette Thompson, Robert and Elaine Taylor, Edith Gardiner, Valderine Newton and family, Theresa Woodside and family, Frank and Judy Danglad, Harold and Sandra McPhee, Henrietta Rolle and family, Willamae Salkey’s, Brian and Ellen Serville, Melanie Farington, Marina Sands, David and Daphne Dean, ReSgt Patrick Storr, Insp. Raymond Sears, Mary Star of the Sea Church Family. Dr. Robin (sp) Roberts and family, Dr. Kevin Bethel, caretakers, nurses and hospital staff. Relatives and friends may pay their respects at Yager Funeral Home & Crematorium, Queens Highway, Freeport, Grand Bahama on Friday from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. and at the church on Saturday from 12:30 p.m. until service time.
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Funeral Service for Kenneth Edward Pratt, 66
a resident of #5 St. Croix Road, Golden Gates, New Providence, Bahamas, died on Sunday, August 23rd, 2026, at Doctors Hospital. Service will be held at The Church of God of Prophecy, East Street Tabernacle, on Saturday, September 12th, 2026, at 10a.m. Officiating will be Pastor Branson Gibson and Minister Antonio Hanna. Interment will follow at Lakeview Memorial Gardens and Mausoleums, J.F.K Drive and Gladstone Road, New Providence, Bahamas. He is survived by his wife: Patricia Pratt; children: Jamaal and Aquila Pratt, Jillian Pratt, Jermain Pratt; grandchildren: Shiloh & Asriel Pratt; one- & only sister: Paulette (Norman) Beneby; brothers: Raymond (Karen), Carlington (Anastasia), Jeremy (Sharon) Pratt; nieces & nephews: Candice, Raymond Jr. Pratt, Katie (Andre) Wood, Lakeisha, Marvin, Shonte Beneby, Brandon (Olivia), Cory, Camden, Cayden Pratt, Brittany (Deno) Cartwright, Jayda Pratt; Donzel (McChenier), Jared (Shenique) Deveaux. Donnithorne Jr. (Madison) Collie, Domonic, Amarie Collie. Christopher (Shannelle) Rolle, Dorlan Jr., P. D’Riaen, Daniel, Deleana, Arieon Collie, Aeisha Adderley, Lakisca Thurston; Uncle: Reverend Hermis Pratt; brothers & sistersin-law: Sharon Deveaux, Dorothea Collie, Donnithorne Collie Sr., Antoinette Collie-Smith, Juliet (Trevor) Daxon, P. Dorlan (Claudine) Collie, Monica Collie, Kim Collie; cousins: Nathalie
(Wilson) Bain and family, Eldora (Min. Felton) Beneby and family, Annavee (Pastor Maurice) Simms and family, Rowena Moncur, Dr. Karen (Daniel) Bassey, Marguerita Glass, Randy Jr. (Janet) Pratt, Philip (Lori) Pratt, Gloria Brown and Family, Wanda Moss, Stephanie Deal, Henrietta Pratt, Samantha Pratt, Family of the late Samuel McQuay Jr., Anthony (Clarise) McQuay, Norman (Jessica) McQuay, Patrick (Andrea) McQuay, Family of the late Theresa McQuay, Family of the Late Samuel Hart and family; god children: Theo McClain, K. Joshua Simmons, Katie Wood, Brandan Pratt & Gabrielle Mitchell; numerous grand nieces & nephews; numerous relatives and friends including: Bishop Kendal Simmons & Family, Demetri Bowe & Family, Bishop Woodley & Verneque Thompson & Family, Bishop Franklin Ferguson & Rovena Ferguson & Family, Bishop Hulan & Valerie Hanna & Family, Bishop Timothy & Deanne Johson & Family, Bishop Branson & Ashanta Gibson & Family, Minister Antonio & Raveenia Hanna & Family, Deacon Aldon Williamson & Family, Rodena Bootle, Pastor Lionel & Elizabeth Sands & Family, Reverend Henry & Beverly Rolle & Family, Deacon Stephen & Dorothy Thompson & Family, The neighborhood of St. Croix Road Golden Gates, Kevin Smith, Lowes Wholesale Family, Jestina Ferguson & Family, Jennifer Mackey & Family, Karen Devalier & Family, Damita Cornish & Family, Antoine & Indiana Mitchell & Family, Jillian & Zion Munroe, Requel Stuart & Family, Deidre Perpall & Family, Nick & Sherilyn Sweeting, Percival Sands & Family, Geneva Thompson, Genevieve Scavella, Delores Rolle, Austin Knowles, Wendy Jones, Janeen Jones, Family of the late Bishop Arthur C. Moss, Family of the late Bishop Errol Simmons, Family of the late Delegal Seymour, Family of the late Bishop Herman Dean, Family of the Late Bishop Cephas Ferguson, Family of the late Stanley Beneby, Family of the late John Moss, Family of the late Roberta Hepburn and the entire Church of God of Prophecy worldwide, and host of relatives and friends too numerous to mention. Friends may pay their last respects at East Sunrise Mortuary #183 Baillou Hill Road & Cordeaux Avenue, New Providence, Bahamas, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Friday and again at the church from 9:00 a.m. to service time on Saturday.
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Jhon Francis, 87
a resident of Wemyss Bight, Eleuthera, and formerly of La Tortue, Haiti died at his residence, on Saturday, August 22nd, 2026. Service will be held at St. Anne’s Catholic Church, Rock Sound, Eleuthera, The Bahamas, on Saturday, September 12th, 2026, at 11a.m. Officiating will be Fr. Vincent Edward Mungai. Interment will follow at St. Anne’s Graveyard, Rock Sound, Eleuthera, The Bahamas. He was predeceased by his parents: Elidor & Lucie Jean; Sons: Johnny & Sanvano Francis; daughter: Margaret Francis; grandson: Devon Francis; cousin: Minus St Germain. He is survived by his wife: Vercitha Francis; sons: Steven Miller, Julian, Reco, Treco, Franko, Dawayne & Shawn Francis, Aaron Moss, Dennis Johnson; daughters: Lillian Simeon, Roslyn Francis Johnson, Marilyn, Lakera & Angelique Francis, Sheryann Scavella, Marsha Neely, Rosadell & Frances Johnson; sons-in-law: Edwin Johnson, Franklyn Neely; daughters-in-law: Gail, Jessica & Regena Francis; children-in-law: Dorcely, Riggens & Nelta Danave, Randall & Nastascia Tynes; brothers: Louis & Alfred Jean, Jeme Bejacma; sisters: Lamercie & Marie Jean; brotherin-law: Saintverti Clairizier; sisters-in-law: Sainvita Dalmond, Celliane Joseph, Harette Dreyis, Saintania Joseph; grandchildren: Deon Jr., Rajeev, Tarrell, Johnathan, Deandra & Deonique Armbrister, Martino, Tawan, D’angelo, Juliano (Deandra), Johnny, Julian Jr., Josh, Treco, Joniqua, Alexus, Juliann, Rhia, Rylee, Shawnelia, Shalanda, Shawna, Glenderia & Marcia Francis, Johnniqua Culmer, Lanceley & Lannix Simeon, Malik Dean, Cameron Scavella, Callan Munroe, Chance Edgecombe, Geordante & Geordia Neely; great-grandchildren: Janae, Julianna, Daniel, Martino Jr., Makhai, Abigail, D’angelo Jr. & Jo’Lissia Francis, Daniel & David Sweeting, Kylie Ingraham, Deon Ambrister Jr., Jaden Cartwright, Tarrell Armbrister Jr., Shario Albury, Garrison Pyfrom, Voneya Bain, Ameira Sears; godchildren: Leshan Pyfrom-McKinney, Antonika Thompson; nephews: John (Claudette), Yves & Chief Superintendent Mark (Melan) Barrett, Delamar, Max, Eliodor, Ronel & Colman Jean; nieces: Christine Saunders (Wallace), Althea Bullard, Rose Ferguson (Queme), Kimberley Bethel & Family, Edma Barrett, Beatrice, Lericine, Ritha & Juselle Jean; cousins: Barbara Rankine, Rapheal Appoleon, Alphonser St Germain; numerous grandnephews and grandnieces; other relatives and friends including: Hon. Clay Sweeting, Reverend Garth Thompson, Mrs. Frances Friend & St. Anne’s Catholic Church, Tarpum Bay, Rock Sound & Wemyss Bight Communities, The Hall, Ward, Culmer, Knowles, Gibson, Rolle, Major, Pyfrom, Symonette, Curry, Sands & Curtis Families, Rev. Della Johnson, Tyrone Sweeting, Darren Pinder, Jepher Bethel, Oral & John Pinder & Family (Weeza Boys Bus Service), Cotton Bay Club, Cape Eleuthera, Shell Saxons Superstars, Solomon & Sofi Gibson, Eddie & Lisa Thompson, Julius & Clara Kemp, Mayfield Young, Millie Culmer, Lashan Mackey, Dr. Smith & Family, Julian Carey & Family, Sherryl Gibson & Family. Friends may pay their last respects at East Sunrise Mortuary #183 Baillou Hill Road & Cordeaux Avenue from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Thursday and again at the church from 10:00 a.m. to service time on Saturday.
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Leona Eloise Greenslade, 86 of Sunset Meadows, New Providence, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, September 12th, 2026, 10:00 a.m. at Transfiguration Baptist Church, Market Street, New Providence. Officiating will be Rev. Dr. Stephen E. Thompson assisted by Rev. Sherma Bowe, Rev. Alphonso Newry and Rev Brazil McDonald. Interment will follow in Old Trail Cemetery, Old trail Road, New Providence. She was predeceased by her parents: Robert Dean and Mary Bonimy; son: Sergant 102 Charles Dwayne Greenslade; daughter: Minister Paulette Evette Greenslade-Kemp; sister: Barbara Bonimy; brother: William Thompson; grand daughter: Melissa Mona Dean. She is survived by her loving and caring daughter: Bridgette Smith; grandchildren: Inspector Glen B. Dean, Shacara Hepburn, Lashaunda Hepburn,Clarence Rahming, Serena Williams, Tavette Kelly-Adderley, Jamie Smith, Tanisha Kelly, Charlez Colebrooke, Charles D. Greeneslade, Robertha, Renaldo; brother: Clinton Thompson; sisters: Dorothy King-Burns, Veronica Bonimy, Doreen Clarke, Pernella Pratt, Rosa Forbes; great grandchildren: D’mari, Amez, Chrishara, Shawndee, Cordero, Alyssa, Zihon, Brinae, Jaelyn, Jade, Maleah, Shania, Mya, Marcaio, Marchello, Kyng, Kysre, Kyash, Charles Jr., Charlotte; nieces and nephews: Valarie, Rosalie, Wendy, Brendmae, Donnamae, Christina, Charmaine, Katrina, Thalita,Tanya, Armaly, Sonia, Stephanie, Philippa, Micheal, Winston, Lewis, Jason, Clifton,Marvin, Dave, Lloyd, Sister-In-Law: Shirley Thompson; brother-in-law: Hollon Forbes; godchild: Micheal Burns; aunts: Laura Miller and Eliza Pinder; other relatives and friends: Rev. Stephan Thompson and Family, Officers and members of Transfiguration Baptist Church, Natalie Beneby and Family, Beulah Johnson and Family, Ethlyn Pratt and Family, Francis Carroll and Family, Christine Taylor and Family, Alfred Dean and Family, Glen Dean and Family, Princess Smith and Family, Beverley Thompson and Family, Willard Dean, Janet Newbold, Glendera Gomez and Family, Verna Bonimy, Yvonne Pratt and Family, Monique Barry and Family, Marinette Bethel and Family. The Family sincerely apologized for any names invertedly omitted or missed spelt. Viewing will be held at Newbold Brother’s Chapel, Palmetto Avenue and Acklins Street, New Providence on Friday, September 11th, 2026 from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. and at the church from 8:30 a.m. until service time.
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Funeral Service For
Emily Rosenell Saunders, 85 affectionately called
‘Aunty Emily’
Service will be held at Lighthouse Church of God, Dunmore Town, Harbour Island, Eleuthera, Bahamas on Saturday, September 12th, 2026 at 11:00am. Officiating will be Bishop Anthony Dean, District Overseer for the Church of God North Eleuthera & Senior Pastor of Lighthouse Church of God assisted by Bishop Harvey I. Cash, Senior, Pastor of Lakeview Church of God, Bishop Sammuel Higgs, Reverend Pascale Saunders and Reverend Philip Roberts; Interment will follow in the St. Catherine’s Public Cemetery. She is survived by her daughter: Mackell Dean her; sons: Brent (Roseanne) and Shawn Saunders; grandchildren: Shireen, Shavanna, and Charlene Dean; Candia (Pedro) Nelly; Kristen (Terrance) Carey; Trey and Bre’Anne Saunders; Montez Wilson; Dominique Saunders; Verniece and Vernae Neilly; Bria (Nelson) Charleston; great grandchildren: Kali and Terrance Jr. Carey, Eliana Thompson and Sahra Smith; brother: Frank (Carla) Nixon; sisters: Ionie Kelly; Lorna Barry Culmer; brother-in-law: Joseph Saunders; sistersin-law: Lorna Major; Consuela Saunders; nieces and nephews: Nora Nixon, Lashay Bullard, Larry Cleare, Marcey Neilly, Caleb (Antoinette) Major, and Shervin (Ladonna) Major; grand nieces and grand nephews: Latika Nixon, Nicole Dean, Jahrett Knowles, Armardo Nixon, Keithra Williams, Shaquinda, Kei’Vardo, K’Jay, Kayjaih Nixon & Dawnia Hall, Sasha and LaShauntae, Rhohan, Rhonda, Dino and Avery Cleare, Braxton (Danielle) Neilly,
Atyrell, Logan, Hannah, Sherwin Jr., Lashae Major and Malkia Jones The descendants of Anna Percentie Nixon; the descendants of Herman Percentie including: Ann and Bishop Stephen Percentie; the descendants of Victor Percentie including: Jackswell and Richard Percentie; the descendants of Duke Percentie including: Trina Adderley and Dearly Darville; the descendants of Anthony Percentie including: Tony and Cathy Percentie; the descendants of Olga Higgs including: Sheila Saunders and Daphne Hepburn; the descendants of Humphrey Percentie including: Humphrey and Dr. Lea Percentie; the descendants of Donald Saunders including: Margaret Rose and Martin Saunders; the descendants of Rita Barry including: Alec Barry and Lorna Barry Culmer; the descendants of Lillian Hudson including: Marionette Cartwright and Jesse Brooks; the descendants of Herman Saunders, including: Eloise Knowles and Rochelle Bethel; the descendants of Hartman Saunders including: Ionie Kelly and Bobbie Saunders; the descendants of Joseph Saunders including: Jan Rahming; adopted children: Pascale Saunders, Kermit (Glennis) Adderley, Nancy and Juanita Percentie, Tammy (Reno) Major; godchildren: Paulette Higgs, Norma Jean Higgs, Quintaesha Johnson; other relatives and friends including: Rose Smith and Family, Sandra Munroe, Inspector David Wilson and Family, the community of R. E. Cooper Estates and Florence Gardens, Bishop Harvey Cash, Reverend Dr. Lozier Roker, and the Lakeview Church of God, Reverend Elva Dean, Maeoni Webb and Family of Cat Island, Maeletta and Alvin Hinds, The Murphy Family of Andros, Bishop Anthony and Tiffany Dean, Bishop Samuel and Delma Higgs, Reverend Philip and Felecia Roberts and Lighthouse Church of God, Harriett Powell, Nora Albury, Genevieve Strachan, Judy Thompson, Shammie Grant, Brenda Carey, Luanne Saunders, Tameka Higgs, the Community of Harbour Island Eleuthera, Nurse Herbelena Thompson, William, Nursing Officer Andrea Nottage, Nursing Officer Tracey Carey, William Major, Carol Brown and Nicknell Ferguson. We sincerely apologize for any names that may have inadvertently been omitted and extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has touched her life and shared in her journey.Whether you called her “Ms. Emily,” “Aunty Em,” or “Grammy,” we are grateful to you for being a part of her life.‘Aunty Emily’ will repose in the William NewBold suite at Newbold Brothers Chapel. Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at the church in Harbour Island, Eleuthera, Bahamas on (TODAY) Thursday from 9:00am to 12:00 noon and on Friday from 6:30pm until service time on Saturday. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Newbold Brother’s Chapel, Palmetto Avenue and Acklins Street, New Providence, Bahamas
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Funeral Services For
Mr. Melvin Leanza Henfield, 34 affectionately known as
“DJ Fresh”
a resident of Summer Haven Estates, New Providence, Bahamas, will be held at Faith United Ministry Baptist Church, Faith United Way, Baillou Hill South, New Providence, Bahamas on Saturday, September 12th, 2026 at 11:00am. Officiating will be Archbishop G. Elton Major assisted by Bishop Quinn Heard, Rev’d Dr. Marlene Minus, Rev. Cardwell Sands, Rev. Dr. Judymae Moss, Rev. Gregory Knowles. Melvin was predeceased by his mother: Melany Laurıne Henfıeld; grandfather: Rev. John Edward Henfıeld; grandmother: Evangelıst Evelyn Eva Victorıa Curry-Henfıeld.
He is survived by his adopted parents: Archbishop G. Elton Major (Rev’d. Mıchelle) Major; daughters: Shakinah and Meliah Henfıeld; brothers: Andrew Coleby Jr., Kennedy Henfıeld, Kelton and Micah Major; sisters: Alphanique Henfıeld and Shania Major; grandmother: Bishop Elcine Mackey and Vendolyn Curry; uncles: Rev. Jerome (Elva) Henfield, John Henfıeld, Garvado (Riviann) Major, Androittie Nixon, Gary Major; aunts: Una Smıth-Forbes, Lakisha Major and Pastor Ivy Butler; nephews: Kennedy Henfıeld Jr and Khazaı Henfıeld; nieces: Kennıqua Henfıeld and Za’Narya Hepburn; grand aunts and uncles: Zilpha Williams, James (Gia) Ferguson, Shirley Major, Arthur Major, Linda (Tony) Vickers, Louis (Rev. Claudine) Major, Clifford Ferguson, Mary Grant, Peter Ferguson, Rev. Judith Missick and Harlene Armbrister; godparents: Paula Josey, Gizel Lindo, Apostle Claude (Pastor Shameka) St. Gerade, Bishop Quinn Heard andBishop Femi (Revd. Abidemi) Soneye; cousins: Fredrick, Craig, Sherry Ann and Patricia Curry, Shanrise Cargil, Nicola Ramsey, Janishia Miller, Deleon Johnson, Jared and Jaquel Rolle, Jasmine Curry, Tisha Cargil, Louise Storr, Craig Jr. and Kimberly Curry, Shericka Treco, Hashnae, Nasco and Orlando Oliver, Melva Storr, Francis Johnson, Launa Storr, Phillipa Christie, Apryl Christie, Indie Storr, Stivana Sturrup,Timia Wallace, Tania Curry, Frisco Oliver, Felicia Farrington, Jada’Bre Nixon, Troy (Kathryn), Lathier and Lakera Major, Latoya (Sharad) Hanna, Tanika Vickers, Shareekah (Charles) Bennett, Tahlia Vickers, Antonisha Vickers, Shawn and Vicent Strachan, Quincy Arnette, Apostle Ericka Bain, Pastor Inegicka, Orlando and Ramey Louis, Katelean Lockhart, Jody Louis, Rico Sweeting, Anthonique Gilbert, Tre Taylor, Lanette, Troy Major Jr., Aaiyah Laing, Zalehh Bennett, Shantino Armbrister, Eyon and Eyonna Beccas; friends and family: Bishop Aaron B. Lackey and Family, Pastor Janean Hart and Family, Pastor Jennifer Kemp and Family, Prophetess Jessemae Forbes, Melva Storré Family, Nathanael Pratt and Family, Sandra Smith and Family, De’Shonte Francis and Family, Children and family of Mother Ruth Darbouze – Fort Fincastle. Metropolitan Baptist Church Family, New Community Baptist Church Family, Bahamas Baptist Association, Bishop Mariano and Overseer Dwan Clarke, Apostle Derrick and Overseer Joyce
Cartwright, Charles and Eloise Newman, Christian and Shatoria Joiner, Aubreyann McKenzie and Family, Jessica Mott and Family, The Bullard Family, Bravo Otten (Dj Bravo), Matthew McAlpine, Kareem Miller and Family, Dames (Rika), Bryant Simmons (Dj Kazz), Trey, Anthony Butler (Dj Shutdown) and Family, Donovan Grey (Anika), Ashley Smith and Family, Nikita, Schyvelle, Rashad and Lithera Smith, Ariel Newbold, Azaria Samuels and Family, Delgrano Ferguson (Dj Tank), Arifia Allah, Kay, Gerald Bowe (Dj Spuddy), Terran Cunningham, Ben Scott (Chare, Fresh Entertainment), The Bahamas Masqueraders Family, Bahamas Welding & Fire, The 100 Scutt Club, Fresh Entertainment, The Bahamas Masqueraders Family, EZTech Solutions, Be Kind Foundation, Fadda Chippy Sounds, Mrs. Jami Family, CD Entertainment Family, Bahamas Rum Run Family, All Andros and Berry Island Committee and host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention. Relatives and Friends may sign the Book of Remembrance at Eternal Rest Mortuary, #244 Market Street and Oxford Avenue, New Providence on Friday, September 11th, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and again at the church on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until service time.
Mr. Romeo James, 43
a resident of #18 Dunmore Street, New Providence, Bahamas will be held at Victory Tabernacle Endtime Deliverance Church of God in Christ, #39 Lincoln Boulevard, New Providence on Saturday, September 12th, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Superintendent Dr. Clint Williams assisted by Pastor Oneil Mitchell and Pastor Ellen Maria Williams. Internment will follow in the Southern Cemetery, Cowpen and Spikenard Roads, New Providence.
He is survived by his wife: Allison James; father: John James; step mother: Charmine James; children: Romeo James Jr., Allyssa James, Jerome Campbell and Jevaughn Campbell; brothers: Antonio Denor, Jarmene James and John James Jr.; sisters: Renetha Pratt, Johnelle Lewis, Emma James, Dominique James, Monique Knowles, Shanika Knowles and Charlene Denor; sister-in-law: Keirarah Denor; brothers-in-law: Kemuel Pratt and Vanriko Lewis; nephews: Kemuel Pratt, Micael Smith, Matthew Lewis, Grayson James, Kaiden Denor, Theo Rabbe and Nathan Bridgewater; nieces: Chavannya Burrows, Telassa Arthur, Anyanna Denor, Antonika Cooper, Shantonya Cooper, Lounique Gibson, Lanique Rolle, Reynique Williams and Re’Naysha Bridgewater, he is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives and friends, including: The Clarke family, Pastel Garden Community, Wilkinson family, Dunmore Street Community, Victory Tabernacle COGIC family and COGIC Youth Department. Relatives and Friends may pay their last respects at Eternal Rest Mortuary, #244 Market Street and Oxford Avenue, New Providence on Friday, September 11th, 2026 from10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and again at the church on Saturday, September 12th, 2026 from 10:00 a.m until service time.
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a resident of Palm Beach Street, New Providence, Bahamas, will be held at Eternal Rest Mortuary, #244 Market Street and Oxford Avenue, New Providence on Wednesday, September 16th, 2026 at 11:00am. Officiating will be Apostle Frank Burrows, Divine Breakthrough International Ministries assisted by Apostle Tiffany Burrows and other ministers of the gospel. Alexandre was predeceased by his parents: Mizou Nelson and Ermiliare Blanc; brother: Everlest Nelson. He is Survived by his daughter: Mindy Nelson; granddaughter: Riley Wilson; one adopted daughter: Anna Mitchell; common-law spouse: Gracieuse Michel; longtime friend: Marcel Auguste; and a host of other relatives and friends including: The Michel Family, Jacob (Rev. Dr. Sherene Cartwright) and Family, The Divine Breakthrough International Ministry, George (Milli) Potters and Family, The Murphy Family, The Knowles Family, The Wilson Family, Xavier Lower School and Staff, Director Emrick Seymour of FIU and Staff, and numerous other relatives and friends. Viewing will be held at Eternal Rest Mortuary, #244 Market Street and Oxford Avenue, New Providence on Tuesday, September 15th, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and again on Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. until service time.
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Mr. Peter Headley Muschett, 56
a resident of Balfour Avenue, New Providence, Bahamas passed away at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Tuesday, September 1st, 2026.
He is survived by his wife: Lakeria Gardiner Muschett; children: Conway Muschett, Remnish Muschett, Jeauvghn Muschett, Shalone Muschett, Kiarra Muschett, Ashely Muschett, Saren Muschett, Kareem Muschett, Enrique Muschett, Tericka Muschett, Tessann Muschett and Troy Muschett; step children: Anvia Thompson and Richae Taylor; siblings: Mikel Muschett, Michelle Muschette, Sharon Muschette, Owen Muschette, Precious Muschette and Diana Muschette; numerous nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous mention at this time. Funeral arrangements are being finalized and will be announced at a later date.
Ms. Andrunique Danielle Davis, 32
a resident of #12 Park Close, Sunshine Park, New Providence, Bahamas passed away at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Wednesday, September 2nd, 2026.
She is survived by her parents: Andrew and Monique Davis; brother: Andrew Davis Jr.; sisters: Cadrea and Rodrecka Davis; niece and nephew: Nevaeh And Andrew Davis III; grandmother: Joycelyn Johnson; great grandmother: Thelma Fernander; numerous aunts and uncles and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention at this time. Funeral arrangements are being finalized and will be announced at a later date.
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Funeral Service For Meryl Geneth Mackey, 82 of #44 Sandy port Drive, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly of Nicholl’s Town, Andros, Bahamas, will be held on Saturday, September 12th, 2026, 10:00 a.m. at St. Margaret’s Anglican Church, Nicholl’s Town, Andros. Officiating will be Rev. Fr. B. Traves Fernander assisted by Rev. Cannon Crosley Walkine, Rev. Fr. Roland Hamilton and Rev. Fr. Whitfield Hutchinson. Interment will be held at Nicholl’s Town Public Cemetery, Nicholl’s Town, Andros. She was predeceased by her mother: Marrieth Rolle; father: Wilber Bud” Marshall and John Rolle; son: Colin Dwight Oliver Sr.; brothers: Basil and Eric Marshall, Clyde and Ben Rolle. She is survived by her husband: Clayton Mackey; sons: Donald and Neville Evans, Christopher Oliver and Van Mackey; daughters: Andrea Oliver, Fayne Oliver-Lee, Latoya Cruz; adopted daughters: Stacy Coleby, Andrea Smith, Shanda Scott and Caroline Mackey; mother: Lillie B Marshall of Titusville Florida; sisters: Dorthy Coleby, Maryanne Tracey and Sophia Loren Rolle, Joyce Marshall (Keokuk Iowa) Darlene, Fernadine, Marshall (Huntsville Alabama) Darlene Marshall (Baldwinsville Ney York) Beverly Marshall Graham (Titusville Florida) Clara Evans, Idamae Rasmey, Jan Walkins, Diana Christie, Debra Bowleg; brothers: Bartholomew Bowleg, Kirk and Ishmael Loftus Rolle, Wilber Marshall (Titusville Florida), Daryl Candy Marshall (Melbourne Florida) Wendell Marshall (Mins Florida); aunt: Gloria Evans; daughter-in-law: Elizabeth and AnnMarie Evans, Latoya Oliver; son-in-law: Robert Lee and Henry Lord; sister-in-law: Nellie, and Susan Marshall, Chris Marshall (Jacksonville North Carolina) and Bridget Marshall (Melbourne Fl); brother-in-law: Donald Mason (Huntsville Alabama); grandchildren: Rashad (Vandolyn) Clyde, Sara (Giavanni) Knowles, Cameron and Zion Evans, Colin Oliver Jr. Shenae, Rashae and Ragine Oliver, Christopher Oliver Jr. Joel, Amanda India, Aaliyah Oliver, Ashley, Vanneshia, Veronique, Vannessa, Van Makey Jr. Richa Rolle, Phillipa and Deandrea Forbes; great grandchildren: Kevon and Rashad Clyde Jr., Zachary Knowles, Ariel Evans, Jermiah Serveus, Serenity Oliver, Ravaughn McPhee, Jamya, Jamia and Jamean Johnson, Harmony Bella and Hyden Rolle, Nyah and Akira Evans; nieces: Indiria and Leah Coleby, Arielle Lavonnia and Latonya, Rolle Deleina, Shandiera, Denora, Janice Marshall, Rowena Lynch, Cymonne Evans, Antnranique Mather Roslyn Coleby, Victoria, Nicole, Kymberle, Taylor, Tori, Denis, Brittany, Mercedes, Tamara Karen, Shanna, Cameron, Sabriana Trenae Taliyah, Aaliya Trent, Sheldon, Sasha, Sandy, Samantha, RiErin, Mya, Alexandria Marshall. Kevnique Adderley, Sydney and Hailey Butler, Omar and O’niece Roberts, Kiara and Kylah McPhee, Lavardo and Latjario Coleby; nephews: Desmond and Tovar Coleby, Wendell Marshall, Dominick Evans, Jermey, Baxter, Marcus, Antonio, Renaldo, Davano, Jacquon, Bernard and Clyde Rolle Jr., Thurman Sr. Edgar Jr., Carlis Jr., Craig Sr., Corey, Donald, Denzel, David, Patrick, Eric, Oris, Raymound Sr., Todd, Marvin, Stuart Jr. Starlin Lynch, Kevin and Robert Lee Jr.; grand nieces and nephews: Ianthie Mackey, Leyah Seymour, Layla-London Henderson, D’khari, Dakai Taylor, Treasure
Antonio, Vari, Kai, Kalia Rolle Gabe and Caius Evans, Makayla Nadia, Dyztyne, Daymyia, Khiya, Lilly, Oliver, Lucia, Marlissa, Breunnal, Jory, Rylee; godchildren: Janice Pickstock, Thalia Conyers, Valeria Basden, Avisshanique Russell, Laterio Gatior, Lukeand Peter Edomwonyi, Orman Rasmey, Shenique Storr, Von Robinson, James and Tiffany Sweeting, Ellarese Williams, Reaghan Evans, Ambra Lord; numerous other relatives and friends including: Fr. Whitfield Hutcheson and Family, Father Travis Fernander and Family, Fr. Roland Hamilton and Family, Fr. Peter Scott and Family, Fr. Crosley Walkins and family, Fr. Steven Davies and Family , Fr. Jude Edomwenyi, Dr. Gurtrude Holder and Family, Daniel Ferguson, Dr. Robin and Caroline Roberts and Family, Minister Leonardo Lightbourne MP North Andros, Gloria Evans and Family, Janice and Wilton Pickstock and Family, Anna and Edwin Lightbourne and Family, Judith and Benjamine Rahming and Family, Debra and Clyde Bowleg, Vanaria Taylor and Family, Stellar Hunter, Yvette, Synnamon and Holley Treco, Nicole, Toure and Taj Holder, Nedra Sturrup and Family, Bridgette Roberts, Michelle Knowles, Dr. Sean Knowles and Family, Norman Hutchinson, Leslie Hutchinson and family, Monica Evans and Family, Mae Miller, Daisy, Michelle and Hilda Bowleg, Charles Bowleg, Dorothy Walkes and Family, Natasha Evans, Cynteish Walkes, Joan Pratt and family, Yvonne Bannister and Family, Dora and Wendell Evans and Family, Bernard Jr. Darnell, Ruby, Kendall and Dale Evans, Yorick and Sandra Evans, Vincent Rolle, Laverne Rahming, Michelle McCartney, Rev Dr. Wanda Rahming, Gwen Smith and Family, Edison Watson, Kimberley and Dallas Dean, Cynthia and Ivan Conyers and family, Agatha Bowe, Mae and Constance, Lockwood and Martin Evans, Floyd, Cassius, Mark, Donnovan, Daryl, and Keisha Oliver, Ingrid Scott and Family, Oliva Sweeting and Family, Gabriel Romer and Family, Sabrina Moss and Family, Carlise Wallace and Family, Sharmine and Nelson Smith, Merlie Rahming, Maxwell and Jennifer Cartwright and Family, Cornelius Clyde, Francis and Shanique Storr and Family, Malvar Storr, Jethro, Kedra, Latoya Storr, Jessica Myers, Wally Saunders, Imani Gaitor, Renata Johnson, Shantell Johnson, Jamie Smith, Henry and Tammy Wilson, James and Paulette Smith, Janet, Pedro, Pedronique, Ebony Taylor, Jennifer Gunabe, Maria Tommy Gunabe Morgan, Berris Barr, Berrynetta Oliver, Michael and Cynthia Colebrooke and Family, Maxwell and Jennifer Cartwright, Nadia Sweeting, Diana Curtis, Dinaj Major, Christine Burrows and Family, Peter Evans, Clayton Mackey Jr., Clarinette Bates, Carmelita Christie, Darrell Lorenzo and Dion Mackey, The Wilson Family, The Hutchinson Family Malcolm Evans, Lorrie Rolle, Junior Walkes, Felicia Clyde, Bertha Dames and Family, Helen Gardiner, Garth and Keva Culmer, Perry Nichols Earnestine Young, Simone Oliver Treco and Family, The Pratt Family, Bobbi Knowles, Brenda Rae, Ednamae Jones and Family, Melvita Collie Sharmine and Janet King Rosenell Rolle and Family, Shalease Russell and Family, Prince Makey and Family, The Miller Family, Robert Pantry, Paul Neely, Dale Knowles, Betram and Irish Murphy, Olive Pickstock and family, Rose Pickstock, Naomi Brown, Henry and Jacklyn Butler, Travez Bradford, Penal Wilson, St. Margaret North Andros ACW, St. Margaret Anglican Kemp Road, Nicoll’s Town Community Clinic, Doctors Frederick Smith, Dr. Bannister, Nurses and Staff of Doctors Hospital, management and staff of Island Site Development Company, The Nicholl’s Heritage Festival Committee, and the Entire Nicholl’s Town and North and Central Andros Community. Viewing will be held in the Celestial Suite at Restview Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium Limited, Robinson and Soldier Roads, New Providence on (TODAY) Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and at St. Margaret’s Anglican Church, Nicholl’s Town, Andros, Bahamas on Friday from 4:00 p.m. until service time at the church on Saturday.
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Funeral Service For relatives and friends including cousins: Dorothy Bethel, Deliah McBride Rudolph Alfred Minus, 87 of West Palm Beach Florida, Meade Patton, Garrinque Taylor, Riann Bethel, of #10 Thompson Drive, South Fox Hill, New Providence, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, September 12th, 2026, 11:00 a.m. at Five Porches of Deliverance Centre, Market Street and Poinciana Avenue, Coconut Grove, New Providence. Officiating will be Pastor Zhivago Dames assisted by other ministers of the gospel. Interment will be held in Woodlawn Gardens, Soldier Road, New Providnece.
Cherished memories will forever be in the heart of his wife: Apostle Frederica YoungMinus; daughters: Lashorn Minus, Marilyn Minus-Williamson, Angela Marriott -Daley, Wendy Marriott-McDonald, Raquel MarriottCarey and Deborah Lightbourn-Johnson; sons: Derrick, Alexander and Ricardo Marriott and Dwayne Dames; grandchildren: Kirshorn, Kirvon and Kirshanda Butler, Candice, Chadwick Jr. and Chavez Williamson; extended grandchildren: Derrick Jr., Eric, Ricardo Jr, Alexander Jr., and Caleb Marriott, Derricka, Erica and Riley Marriott, Kneisha and Keirra McDonald; sisters: Janet Hepburn and Eva Peet Bethel; brother: Elder Audley Minus; brother-in-law: Glenn Hepburn; sisters- in- law: Elder Ethel Minus, Sylvia Morley and Ellen Young; sons-in-law: Chadwick Williamson, Keith McDonald and Errol Daley; daughter-in-law: Christal Ferguson-Marriott; nephews: Vernon and Averil Clarke, Darron Williams, Dwight Musgrove, Dwight and Antiono Lloyd, De-Mario and Omeal Minus, Lanardo Dames, Nelson Morley, Vicent, Bradley and Kevin Turnquest, Edward Stuart, Dave Newbold of Orlando, Florida; Paul Maynard, James Albury, Andrew Woodside, Matthew Davis; nieces: Christina and Diana Clarke, Stephanie Musgrove, Karen Green, Roberta Williams, Shelly Woodside, Alexine, Erica and Terry Morley, Shonell Laing, Tracey Green, Tiffany Duncombe, Tanya Walters, Christal Turnquest, Christine Butler, Shannon Young, Devon Anderson, Evernique, Shania and Laneisha Young and Quellie Stuart; grand nephews: Shavargo, Kenneth, Shaquel, Ajayi and Christian Clarke and Darron Williams Jr.; grand nieces: Bianca Rolle-Clarke, Avesha and Alexandria Clarke, Darnise, Darronique, Darrell and Diamond Williams; adopted children: Nora Albury, Alicia Ferguson, Kendra Strachan, Alsia Saunders, Ann Collie, Prophet Silvan and Minister Barbara Farquharson, Ijana Rolle, Natasha Braynen, Natterio and Georginia Williams, Theresa Forbes, Monique Peet, Ruthmae Smith; personal chefs: Stephanie Rose and Sharmine Porter; caretaker: Gloria Cheeze; other
Judy Gail and Family, Agatha Brown, Rev Daniel Nixion and Family, Rev Carl Nixon and Family, Dorothy Johnson and Family, Kirklyn Butler, Ralph Bethel, Thelma Carey, Audrey Murray, Pastor Ashton Brown, The Minus Family of West Palm Beach Florida, Roscoe Thompson, McArthur Thompson, Cecil Boyd and Family, Mrs. Hilda Tucker and Family, The Neymour Family, The Knowles Family, Issacs Lightbourne and Family, Lachez Ferguson, Shakera Strachan, Christine Thompson, Deloris Lightbourn and Family, Tiffany Poitier, Lorraine Reckley, Shenique Campbell, Christa Julmiste, Jeanell Thompson, Jenny Souffrant, Shannah Davis, Mrs. Carol Ingraham, Mrs. Mabelene MillerActing Postmaster General, Doreen Forbes, Dr. Melanie Thompson, Tamika Hicks of Orlando Florida, Descendent of Carolee Wilson and Family, Margaret and Kristan Cartwright of Miami Florida, Shervin and Isheal Poitier of Coral Springs Florida, Ellajane Grant, Tamara Hanna, Sharon Pratt-Rolle, Serethea Clarke, Jane Timothy, Michelle Forbes, Natasha Pennerman and Family, Princess Knowles, Kervens Monestime, Dellearese Symonette, Linda Virgill, Louise Minnis and Family, Heidi Armbrister and Family, Huel Williamson, Gwendolyn Williamson, Aldrin and Nikita Smith and Family, Pastor Duane and Diane Williamson and Family, Spurgeon and Charlotte Johnson and Family, Stephen Ferguson, Charles Butler and Family, Yazymin Brown, Ernestine Sears and Family, Apostle Jan McKenzie-Jones, Pastor Zhivago and Tracey Dames, Pastor Curlene Roberts and Family, Pastor Walter and Christine Taylor and Family, Pastor Patterson and Charlene Percentie, Minister Lynn Gibson, Wendy Kemp-Higgs, Jamal Woodside, Cecilia Davis and Family, Patrice Johnson of Abaco, Starria Saunders, The Farquharson Family, Normalee Stubbs and Family, Pat and Elaine Storr and Family, Arlene Horton and Family, Pastor Azeal and Genean McFall, Ambassador Glenn and Lady Yvette Rolle, Harmony Health Care Dr. Tyrone Butch Bartlette, Dr. Nadia Gilbert, Dr. Sean and Dory Knowles, Nurse Nay Mortimer and the Male Medical Ward 1, Melvina Rolle, Prophet Leo Adderley, Minister Thelma Johnson and Family, Pastors Officers and Members Five Porches of Deliverance Centre. Pastor Brown Intercessory Prayer Group, The General Post Office Department, The Public Treasury, Security Commission, The Central Bank of the Bahamas, The University of the Bahamas, The Ministry of Education, Bahamas- Air IT Department, The Princess Margaret Hospital, The Bahamas Mortgage Corporation, The Thompson Drive South Fox Hill Community and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention. Viewing will be held in The Serenity Suite at Restview Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium Limited, Robinson and Soldier Road, New Providence on Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and at the church on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until service time.
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Deborah Cecilia Myrtle Charlton-Rolle, 55
of Silver Palm Lane, Imperial Park, Seabreeze, New Providence, Bahamas, will be held on Saturday, September 12th, 2026, 11:00 a.m. at Believers’ Gospel Chapel, Prince Charles Drive and Trinidad Avenue, New Providence. Officiating will be Pastor Roderick Y. Rolle. Cremation will follow. She was predeceased by her husband: Jeffery Rolle; father: Jeff Alexander Charlton; grandfather: James Alphaeus Wildgoose.
Cherished memories will forever remain with her mother: Una Emeritha Melberth Charlton; children: Jerome Dwayne Black and Jeffonya Melberth Rolle; siblings: Stanford Charlton, Registered Nurse Valderine Charlton, Walter, Jeff Jr., Pamela, Tara, Vernice, Anishka, Yule, Franklyn, Latoya, Jessica, Jaquan Jefferson (JJ) and Javaughn; grand aunt: Doris Fraser; aunts: Lottie Williamson, Blanche Deveaux, Ruth Charlton, and Minister Dr. Ethlyn Deleveaux; uncles: Frank Deveaux; sistersin-law: Nadene, Florence, and Verona; brothers-in-law: Stephen Knowles Sr. and Kauda Melvin; nieces & nephews: Stanton and Megan, Nadege, Brianna, Kendera, Walter Jr., Kashinique, Jeffery, Jason, Jamal, Jeremy, Jeffon, Obdiah, Vashti, Jade, Kayleisha, Terrence, Koyla, Tajh, Keshara, Britney, Kiaya, Corey, Treasure, Rah’shilo, Prosper, Quineisha, Le-kino, Wintroy, Kraven, Stepfon Jr., Stepfanel, Shaquille, Lazaria, Lenario, and Lelanna; Family members: Eulean Charlton, Catherine Thompson, Dorinda Humes, Winston and Consul General Anthony Moss, Pastor Keith Moss, Ingrid Major, Principal Nursing Officer Elder Prescola Rolle and Family, Franklyn Charlton, Barbara Peterson, Vynaska, Vynique and Winston Charlton, Registered Nurse Melony Dean and Family, Force Chief Petty Officers Perez and Pedro Rolle, Kendra and Stefan Deveaux, Keisha Rolle, Troy and LeBraun Charlton, Samana Rolle, Captains Jed and Sean Munroe, Sherice and Margo Munroe, Katherine Garvey, Police Sgts. Terrence and Jeffery Williamson. Rev. Cedric and Mrs. Adriann Johnson, Gary Humphrey, Kirk McDonald and Maria McDonald, Veronica Smith, Alex and Carolyn Major, Donald and Dorithy Smith, Joanne Rolle, Charles and Christal Wildgoose, Robert and Michelle Wildgoose, Elizabeth Dean, Laverne and Clarice Wildgoose, Roderick and Veronica Rolle, Renee Rolle, Jason and Deidre Fritzgerald, Dwayne and Ericka Brown, Sean and Sherinette NorvilleSmith, Eric and Breileith Norville-Smith, Ulric and Bonnie Smith, Alexander Major, Gregory and Shantel Major, Lynette Major, Thomas and Natalie Wildgoose, Trevor and Tiffany Wildgoose, Saron and Sherell Cox, Caleb Cox, Jade and Adina Cox, Darcy Cox, Terrance and Shavonne Smith, Feodor and Antionette Smith, Nykia Smith, Brandon and Lacara Wildgoose, Dion and Krishna Brown, Deandra Rolle, Raquel Wildgoose, Kwesi and Shantell Ryan, Inga Northe, Remiska, Shelly and
Mckale Wildgoose, Levar and Latoya Charlton, Betty Jo Howard and family, Gertude Clarke and family, Jim and Carolyn Strachan and Family; other relatives and special friends including: Maria and Illianna Smith and Family, Catherine Longley Adderley and Family, Rayfield Longley and Family, Patrick Newman, Nezline Marie Rolle, Jessica and Petra Rolle, Principal Tamika Adderley and the Staff of Eva Hilton Primary School; special thank you to: Mrs. Belinda Wilson, President, B.U.T., The Administration and Staff of Stephen Dillet Primary School, The Royal Bahamas Police Force, President, Betty Caleb and Members of The Bahamas Down Syndrome Association, Cynthis Stanko, Dwayne Gibson and R.E.A.C.H (Resources and Education for Autism and Related Challenges), Principal Amanda Moncur and the Stapledon School, Betty Taylor and Beverley Archer. Viewing will be held in the Celestial Suite at Restview Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium Limited, Robinson and Soldier Road, New Providence, on Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and at the church on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until service time.
Alicia Anoush Johnson-Spence, 51
of #15 Venice Bay Road, New Providence, Bahamas, will be held on Saturday, September 12, 2026, 10:00a.m. at Golden Gates Native Baptist Church, Lobster Avenue, Golden Gates #1, New Providence, Bahamas. Officiating will be Pastor Alonzo Hinsey Jr. assisted by Rev. Dr. Alonzo Hinsey Sr. Interment will be held at Lakeview Memorial Gardens, John F. Kennedy Drive.
She will always be remembered by her loving husband: Andre Spence; sons: Andre Jr. Spence and Andron Spence; daughter: Alyssa Campbell; grandchildren: Skylar Spence, Emerald Spence and Ariyah Spence; mother: Gloria Johnson; mother-in-law: Frances Whylly; father-in-law: Clinton Whylly; brothers-inlaw: James Spence, Alvin Spence, Edmund Miller and Dave Nottage; brothers: Andrew Johnson, Brent Johnson, Bennett Johnson, Greg Johnson, Robert Johnson, Glen Johnson, Thomas Johnson, Luther Johnson and Bernardo Johnson; sisters: Sheila Smith, Joy Nesbitt, Sharmaine Munnings-Woodside, Shirley Leadon, Shirley “Peggy” Francis, Carmen Johnson, Deborah Butler, Genevie Johnson, Paula Johnson, Willamae Glass, Verdelltina Johnson, Valderine Johnson, Marcella “Tiny” Johnson, Brenda Johnson, Ann Johnson and Hildamae Johnson; sisters-in-law: Hillary Spence, Aneka Nottage and Taneequa and numerous other relatives and friends. Viewing will be held in the Celestial Suite at Restview Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium Limited, Robinson and Soldier Road, New Providence on Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and at the church on Saturday from 8:30 a.m. until service time.
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Floyd Thompson Jr., 66
Family, Bishop Tyrone and Dorine Mills and Family, Katrina Russell, Oniel Russell, Ted Murray and Family, Ebenezer Baptist Church Family, the McIntosh Family, The Mills Family, the Parker Family, The Wells Family, the community of Treasure Cay, Members of St. Chad and The Parish of St. Peter and St. Anne Anglican Church, the community of Fox Town and Little Abaco, many friends and others too numerous to mention. Viewing will be held at St. Anne Anglican Church, Crown Haven, Abaco, Bahamas, on Friday from 6:00 p.m. until service time at the church on Saturday.
Baby Girl Saiesha Elizabeth Bartley, 10 months
of Fox Town, Abaco, Bahamas, will be held on Saturday, September 12th, 2026, 10:00 a.m. at St. Anne Anglican Church, Crown Haven, Abaco, Bahmas. Officiating will be Fr. Kristopher Higgs. Interment will be held at St. Chad Anglican Church Cemetery, Fox Town, Abaco. Precious memories will linger in the hearts of his love ones, sons: Kenny and Christopher (Sr.) Thompson; daughters: Iyante and Florinda Thompson; grandchildren: Davonte Moxey Sr., Calvin Rolle, Falkeisha Thompson, Immanuel Waugh, Ashanti, Angel, Tiara and Christopher (Jr.) Thompson; great grandchild: Davante Keanu Moxey Jr.; mother: Doris Thompson; brothers: Joel, Maxwell, Kevin (Deli), Calsey (Shaniqua), Craig, Ricardo, Jason and Artis Thompson; sisters: Sylvia (Obed) Pinder, Emma (Dion) Foulkes, Sherilee (Rev. Andrew) Rolle, Doris (Audley) Russell, Kizzy Thompson, Chantel (Jarvis) Pinder; ex-wife: Bernadine Thompson; nieces and nephews: Craig, Shalethia, Shakelia, LeeAndra, Leroy Jr., Anvar, Geovanni, Grovernor Jr., Kayleisha, Devonna, Ashvonn, Jason Jr., Craig Jr., Sherilee, Tyshjuan, Janae, Cartier, Hanz, Tiavana, Rochelle, Theo, Travelle, Alaina, Alyse, Natasha, Rochann, Patricia, Kaylah, Cherish, Agatha, Alexandrea, Omara, Malcolm, Deon, Simone, Andria, Audea, Dorisser, Joshua, Audley, Liberty, Myles, Dorin; uncles: Eric, Calman, Elvern, Elton, and Wayne Parker; grand nieces and nephews: Kwaine and Zailey Burrows, Adrian, Gabrielle, Michael, Gianna, Giovanni, Kayla, Janielle, Sion and Sariyah Thompson Jr., Mia Palacious, Trinity; numerous cousins and a host of relatives remembered on this day: Father Floyd Thompson Sr. Brother Leroy Thompson Sr. Sister Yvonne Russell; nephew: Sheron Murphy; other relatives and close friends and their families: Bernadine Thompson, Calsey Rolle, Lionel Mills, Pete Russell and Family, Anita McKnight and
of Nassau Village, New Providence, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, 12th September, 2026, 10:00 a.m. at St. Thomas More Roman Catholic Church, Madeira Street, Palmdale, New Providence, Bahamas. Officiating will be Fr. Junior Calixte. Interment will be held at Woodlawn Gardens, Soldier Road, New Providence. Precious memories will linger in the hearts of her mother: Royesha Bartley; grandmother: Meta Kemp; aunts: Deasha and Kenasha Bartley; best aunt: Sherrie Kemp; uncle: Shaqual Kemp; cousin: Rashad Ramey; godfathers: Jack Adderley and Marvin Joshep; god mothers: Monisha Butler, Vallesha Thompson, Shavonne Duncombe, Tori Gibson and Asja Carey; and a host of other relatives and friends. THERE WILL BE NO PUBLIC VIEWING!
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Jamaillah Jacinthia Bain, 48
of Windsor Place Road, New Providence, Bahamas, will be held on Saturday, September 12th, 2026, 11:00 a.m. at Abundant Life Bible Church, Abundant Life Road, New Providence. Officiating will be Pastor Cranston Knowles assisted by Pastor David Cartwright. Cremation will follow. She was pre-deceased by her father: John Elias Bain; grandparents: Ivy and David Gibson, Jerome Darville, Martha Bain; uncle: Elbert Darville; granduncle: Endel Adderley; nephew: Aliaistair Major III died 15 days after her passing.
Left to cherish her memories are her mother: Donna Darville; brothers: Aliaistair Major I, Julian, Jerome, Jon-Byron, Jeron and Nathan Bain; sisters: Candice Darville, Jasmine, Jenovia, Cindira, Jacqueline, Jobina and Juliette Bain, Brittney Bain-Darville; nieces: Amber Major, Jernessa, Jordan and Lael; nephews: Aiden Major, Kiel Eldon, Aliaistair “Sal Sal” Major II, Perez Tucker, Javado, Roman, Alvado, Justin, Joshua, Jayden and Dareh; uncles: Larry (Inell) Darville, Stephen Gibson (Tampa, Fl.), Winston Gibson I (Clearwater, Fl.); aunts: Althea (Shervin) Stuart, Zelma DarvilleBlair (Jacksonville, Fl.), Claudette Gibson (Hudson, Fl.), Edris Harvey (Clearwater, Fl.), Wanda (James) Ponzi (Las Vegas, Nv.), Tamara (Kenneth) Harvin (Jacksonville, Fl.), Melanie Swaby, Nellie Butterfield and Alice Bain (Freeport, Grand Bahama); cousins: Giovanni, Nyles, Kristan, Bianca, Monica, Anishka, Noll, Eva, Luke, Rain, Moses, Destiny, Curtis, Brandi, Gabriel, Lakecia, Deonnafaye, Ciara, Nathan, Daniel, Alexander, Winston II, Ebonee, Winscentique, Winston III, Sunny, Wesley, David, Donshay, Devonte, Ta’dauriel, Ambernee, Toddrick, Michaella, Sheriece, Jerome Jr., Tanica, Jonelle, Sheena, Ryan, Alexander, Daniel, John, Catika, Maya Lea, Narada and Philip Fernander, Nurse Monique Patrice, Kino, Tiffany, William, Jamaal, Alexander, Alexandria; godparents: Kimberley Cartwright, Millicent Bethel and Ray Johnson; other relatives and friends including: Jamie Wilson, Katherine Weeks, Cyril “Slickers” Brown, Knowlin Adderley, Arturo Bethel, Janet Sargent and Family, Ruth Lightbourn and Family, Renee Bain and Family, Karen Minns and Family, Karen Sherman and Family, Camile
Cartwright and Family, Marsha Munnings and Family, Sanchia Davis and Family, James Minns and Family, Srila Hawkins, Loretta Hart, Alfred Smith, Lynetta Cartwright and Family, Juliet and Renaldo (Germaine) Butler and Family, Debbie Fox and Family, Lillian Smith and Family, Keisha MoxeyBrown, descendants of the late Sheila Knowles, descendants of the late Endel Adderley, descendants of David “Sugar Kid” Bowe, Pastor Gil Maycock and Family, Pastor Cranston Knowles and Family, Pastor David Cartwright and Family, Prophet Maxwell Walkine and Family, Apostle Vanessa Glinton, Rev. Dr. Ethan P.J. Ferguson, Father Berkley Smith, Deacon Tiffany Hall-Sweeting, Abundant Life Bible Church Family, Holy Cross Anglican Church Family, Christ Church Cathedral Wednesday 7am Mass Family, Upper Room Praying Station Int’l Family, Management and Staff of John Bull Ltd., Restview Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium Ltd., Kingdom Designs 242 family, R.M. Bailey class of 1995, the Windsor Place and Redland Acres Families, The Gibson, Rahming, Armbrister, Rose, Johnson and Cleare Families and many others too numerous to mention. Viewing will be held in the Celestial Suite at Restview Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium Limited, Robinson and Soldier Road, New Providence on Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and at the church on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until service time.
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Aliaistair Salvatoreo Major III, 24
a resident of Windsor Place Road, New Providence, Bahamas, who died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Tuesday, 2nd September, 2026. He is survived by his mother: Tanya McDonald; father: Aliaistair Major I; sisters: Tanika, Tanae and Tanisha Victor, Amber Major; brothers: Aiden Major and Perez Tucker; grandmother: Donna Darville; grandfather: Larry (Sila) Major; aunts: Candice Darville, Lorraine and Lara Major and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements are being finalized and will be announced at a later date.
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Earl Phillip Wright, 73 affectionately called “Earl The Pearl”
a resident of Doubloon Drive, Faith Avenue South, New Providence, Bahamas who died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Sunday, September 6th, 2026.
He is survived by his wife: Yvonne Wright; mother: Isabela Wright; sons: Alton (Jasmine) Wright and Daron Wright; daughter: Renee Wright; grandsons: Kieari Wright, Jorden Gibson; granddaughters: Iyasheka, Joyce, Shanate, Jade, Danae, Reanna Wright, Rylie Harris; great-granddaughter: Kylie Hepburn; brothers: Arthur (Patricia) Wright, Allen (Carolyn) Wright, Trevor (Dejon) Wright, Corey Shakera) Wright, Clemond Wright, Lynden Wright, Keith Moss, Kenneth Dean and Michael Dean; sisters: Monique Wright, Tiffany Wright, Janet (Perry) Saunders, Barbara Dean and Deborah Wright and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements are being finalized and will be announced at a later date.
Baby Jeremiah Zion Leandre D’Angelo Etienne, 5 days
a resident of Palmetto Avenue, New Providence, Bahamas, who died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Monday, August 31st, 2026.
He is survived by his mother: Zy’eria Etienne; father: Travis Robinson; grandparents: Sherline Etienne, Leon Robinson and Starretta Robinson; siblings: Ty’maire Etienne and Aliyah Davis; aunts: Sedrica Anderson, Ashley Hall, Darnell Saunders, Synhae Moss, and Leandra Robinson; uncles: Garrth Hall, Alvin Saunders, Zyair Miller, Aaron Hall, Leon Robinson, and Synai Etienne and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements are being finalized and will be announced at a later date.
Michael Emmanuel Forbe, 40
a resident of Treasure Cay, Abaco, Bahamas, who died at the Marsh Harbour Clinic on Sunday, September 5th, 2026. He is survived by his wife: Ginette Forbes; children: Michael Emmanuel Forbes Jr., Juliette Anastasia Forbes, Micaiah Emmaneul Forbes; siblings: Victoria Forbes, Jessie Emmanuel Forbes Jr., Oliver Emmanuel Forbes and Roseline Forbes-Pierre and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements are being finalized and will be announced at a later date.
Dahphaney Jahtaevia Jamarie Crislean Maxine, 20
a resident of Johnson Avenue, Dundas Town, Abaco, Bahamas, who died at her residence on Monday, August 31st, 2026.
She is survived by her mother: Crystal Bostwick; stepfather: Mcgarrett Simms; father: Jimmy Maxine; grandparents: Revenel Maxenat Guerda Pierre and Tony Pierre, Laverne Bostwick; siblings: Josiah and Zendaya Valcin, Shanae Ashley, Kayla and Shanika Maxine; aunt: Haille Bostwick; uncles: Petral Rolle, James and Arthur Bostwick, Jamie Davis, numerous relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements are being finalized and will be announced at a later date.
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Mrs. Eloise Edna Roberts, 92
of #46 Morning Glory, Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas and formerly of the Berry Islands, Bahamas, will be held on Saturday, September 12th, 2026, 12:00 noon at The Pro-Cathedral of Christ the King, East Atlantic Drive and Pioneer’s Way, Freeport, Grand Bahama. Officiating will be Rev. Fr. Kirkland Russell assisted by Fr. Joshua Davis and Fr. Colin Saunders. Interment will follow at Grand Bahama Memorial Park, Frobisher Drive, Freeport, Grand Bahama.
Precious memories will linger in the hearts of her loving husband: Joel Roberts Sr.; children: Stephanie Barr, Alva Scott (Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.), Joel Roberts Jr. (Carol) (Ft. Worth, Texas), Carolyn Roberts, Judith Roberts and Jermaine Roberts (Atlanta, GA.); grandchildren: James Hepburn Jr. (Monet), Kira Hepburn, Marqus Scott, Treston Roberts, Denzil Sargeant, Tyrel Sargeant, Tyler Roberts, and Julian Roberts; great grandchildren: Asher Hepburn, Kalani Scott and Cade Sargeant; sisters: Roxanna Ferguson and Pearline Bullard; nieces: Olga (Rolle) McDonald (Tampa, Fla.), Janice Brown (James) (Tampa, Fla.), Alonda Hill (Tallahassee, Fla.), Jennifer Sands (Lloyd), Dornell Arnett ( Philmore) (Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.), Christine Turnquest (Anthony Sr.) (Boynton Beach, Fla.), Edna Gomez (Leroy), Janet Gomez, Shiela Gomez, Yvette Knowles (Nathan), Theresa E Gaitor, Joanna Wilson, Gidget Turnquest (Kermit) and Monique Turnquest; nephews: George Rolle, Alfred Ferguson (Joy), Oliver Ferguson (Larrie), Stephen V. Gaitor and Allister N Gaitor; grandnieces: Tonya McDonald, Ralandra Taylor (Randy), Raykela Anderson, Rachel Moore Jones, Sybil Moore, Qweaundra Smith, Antionette Williams, Kiajah, Jamall, McKenzie and Janell Gaitor, Akeem Scott, Jayden Gibson, Riley, Rojernique, Christian and Chloe Wilson, Cherrish, Charvis and Alfremel Ferguson, Tori and Shaunice Gomez, Tenaja and Yale Knowles, and K’Gia Turnquest; grandnephews: Deon McDonald (Jerice), Ian McDonald I, Javaris Smith (Sara), Sherman Baldwin, Ja’Von Brown (Josephine), Chaz Edwards (Jozetta), Eltoneo and Seville Sands, Anthony Turnquest Jr., George Rolle Jr., Darron Rolle (Amy), Charles Smith, Allister N Gaitor Jr., and Ellison Gomez (Seraph); great-grandnieces: Meghan Griffin, Marissa Courtney, Jani Shepherd (Jae), Ja’Kenjah and Ja’Kyrah Ceasor, Keziah Smith, Jillian McDonald, Olivia Smith, Ava Rolle, Noelle Jones, Sky’la Edwards, Amari, Shaunice, Tori and Ayodele Gomez; great-grandnephews: QuaShay Smith, Rohan Goulbourne, Aiden Crumitie, Devon McDonald, Ian McDonald II, Landen Armstrong, Ja’marion and Jo’zion Edwards, Davi, Miles, Franciscon and Austin Rolle, Aidan Moore, Demetrian and Elias Jones, Jorge Rolle, Safaa and Raphael Gomez; great great grandnieces: Kayleigh Henry, Nebraska Hatton, Lani and Leya Shepherd; sister-in-law: Myrtle Gaitor; cousins: Edna Perry
(Guy) (Miami, Fla.), Nellie Brennen, Beryl Williams, Carl Brennen (Michelle), Bishop Michael Brennen (Barbara) (Delray Beach, Fla.), Hugh Brennen, Sharon Haylock (Claude) (New York), Sheryl Wood (Arnold), Neville Brennen (Francina), Emmerson Brennen (Ella), Julian Gomez (Carol), Kim Gomez (Vernita), Pamela Gomez, Florenda Bowe, Keith, Jacqueline, Glen and Elaine Gomez; and a host of other relatives and friends including: Mrs. Cooper and family, Cyril Junior Barr (Claire) and family, Shirley Knowles and family, Claudine Barr, Barr family (West End), Eudean Dean McQueen and family, Emmanuel Wallace and family, Rudolph and Beulahmae and family, David and Shanika Bell and family, Agatha Beckles and family, Phillipa and Antonio Forde, Joseph and Joan Duncombe, Ashley Pinder and family, Charles Forde (Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.), Mrs. Rhonda and family (Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.), Trevor Williams, Anthony Smith and family, Mary Roberts and family, Patrick Pierre and family, Sherry Rolle and family, Valderine Daxon and family, Ronji Barr, Deilyah Collie, Dylan Strachan, Brienna Binns, Skylar Brathwaite, Sandra Roberts, Cheryl and Carl Stubbs, Marilyn Davis, Margaretta Knowles, Sonia Taylor, Christine Longley, Theressa Thompson and family, Pamela Sawyer and Wynter Hepburn, Craig Wallace, Heidi Swann, Marilyn Cartwright and family, Roger Moxey and family, Nicole Allen and family, Kim Austin and family, Andrew Robinson and family, Brenda Cooper and family, Raslyn Miller and family, Roselyn Rolle (Aunt-in-Law) and family, Learliean Davis and family, Bullard family, Taylor and Miller families, Christine, Christian, Leighronne, Kyleigh Pinder, Patrick Gomez and family, entire Gomez, Brennen and Demeritte families, Ann Hield and family, Vanetta Jackson and family, Bernard and Geseline Souverain, Luck Mane and Erla Aristheme Valny, Winsor and Jalen Dieulaine Joseph, Rofelia Fuertes and family, Nurses Pinder, Powell and Rigby, Cottrice Robinson, Dr. Stubbs, Dr. Davis, Dr. Carroll-Thurston, Dr. Akazie and Dr. Brown and Dr. Baye (Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.), Staff at The Kidney Centre (Freeport), Doctors, Nurses and Supporting Staff at the Rand Memorial Hospital especially EMTs Staff, Staff at Memorial Regional Hospital (Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.), Filipino Community (Freeport), Staff at Grand Bahama Power Company, Staff at CIBC Caribbean Bank Ltd, Corporate Banking, Staff at The Bahamas Red Cross, Fr. Kirkland Russell and The Pro-Cathedral of Christ the King families especially Anglican Church Women (ACW), Pastor Cedric Beckles and Members at Life Community Church, Rev. Marie Hepburn and Members at Church of the Ascension, Fr. Bowe and Members at Holy Trinity Anglican Church (Nassau), Fr. Henry Bain and Members at Holy Sacrament Episcopal Church (Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.), Midday Prayer Group at Life Community Church and a host of other Relatives and Friends too numerous to mention. Please accept our apologies if, we had left off any names; it was unintentional. We appreciate and are grateful for your support; special thanks to: Staff at Restview Memorial and Crematorium Limited (Grand Bahama). Viewing will be held in the “Celestial Suite” at Restview Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium Limited at #1-A Coral Road, Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas on Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and at the Church on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. until Service time.
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Mrs. Rowena Ruperta Campbell-Gibson, 89 affectionately called “Miss Ruby”
of Garden Villas, Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas and formerly of St. Catherine, Jamaica died at the Rand Memorial Hospital, Freeport, Grand Bahama on Friday, August 28th, 2028. She was predeceased by her children: Angela Leslie and Derrick Robinson.
She is survived by her children: Jennifer Robinson, Devon Robinson, Paul Robinson, Howard Robinson, Tharlone Rose Sr. Dwayne Rose Sr. and Jason Simmons; grandchildren: Derrick Robinson Jr., Ashley Robinson, Oshane Robinson, Tashika Gray, Akeem Leslie, Dwanette Rose, Dwanika Rose, Dwanae Rose, Dwayne Rose Jr., Dwanelle Rose, Jahnay Simmons, Rickeisha Rose, Rickeya Rose, Tharlone Rose Jr., Rickeem Rose and Radejha Rose; siblings: Valdi, Martha, Mary, Ruby, Vincent, Vashti and Florence and a host of other Relatives and Friends especially the Garden Villas families.
of #25B Waterfall Drive, Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas, will be held on Saturday, September 12th, 2026, 10:00 a.m. at The Chapel at Restview Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium Limited, #11-A Coral Road, Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas. Officiating will be Rev. Shervin Green. A Private Interment will be held. Arrangements for the Funeral Services are being finalized and details will be Precious memories will linger in the hearts of his loving and devoted parents: Ivan and Wendy Reid; sister: Ivana Reid, Gabriela Reid and Sabrina Reid; brothers: Jordan and Tyler Reid; nieces: Aaliyah Alvena, Tydora Reid and Sapphire Reid; nephews: Jayden and Mason Ellis, Sabastian Reid, Jordan Reid Jr.; grandmother: Patricia Pinder; uncle: Joseph Pinder; and a host of other relatives and friends including: Charlene Low, Michael and Margo Lockhart, Donna Hall, Timothy and Shankera Hall, Isabel Petty, Patricia and Ron Wilson, Julie and Jordana Kramer, Julien and Lora Kramer, Denae, Daesha and Breah Brown, Ashleigh and MJ Lockhart. 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 Restview’s Chapel on Saturday from 8:30 a.m. until service time.
announced at a later date.
Mr. Jeramaine Devon Lundy, 44
of #7 Pearl Way, Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas died at Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas on Saturday, September 5th, 2026.
He is survived by his wife: Leondra Davis-Lundy; daughter: J’Miah Lundy; step sons: Keon and Daniel Davis; sisters: Dawn Rolle-Ciccolella (Krishal) and June Joseph (Eberleand); brother: Norris Rolle; mother-in-law: Ruthmae Johnson-Neely; fathers-inlaw: Leon Davis and Robert Lloyd; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. Arrangements for the Funeral Services are being finalized and details will be announced at a later date.
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Funeral Service For Philip Farrington Jr., Devon Rolle, Randy Stuart, Don Culmer, Ethlyn Caroline Hance (Betty), Barron, Vincent (Deerika), Shaun (Judy), Keith (Mikilla), Deal, Adrian (Monique), Devroy, Owen, Tre Adderley Sands, 56 and Dennis Sands; numerous grandnieces and grandnephews; a resident of Palmetto Point, Eleuthera, Bahamas who died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Wednesday, August 19th, 2026 will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 12th, 2026 at Church Of God Temple, Coconut Grove, New Providence. Bishop Lindo Wallace will officiate. Interment will follow in the Southern Cemetery, Cowpen and Spikenard Roads, New Providence.
numerous relatives and friends, including: Debbie and Amanda Roxbury, Angela Butler, Christine Higgs, Hawett (Carol) Ingraham, Dr. Arlington Lightbourne, Dr. Jessica Moss, Nurse Bernedette Colebrooke, the staff of Jackie’s Salon, the staff of Eleuthera Wellness Hospital, the Palmetto Point, Eleuthera community, and a host of cherished cousins, extended family members, and friends whose lives she touched.
The family apologizes for any names that may have been inadvertently left out.
Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at THE CHAPEL OF MEMORIES THE NEW COMMONWEALTH FUNERAL HOME INDEPENDENCE DRIVE on Friday Ethlyn was preceded in death by from 11:00-5:00 p.m. and at the Church on Saturday from 10:00 her beloved parents: Desmond and Lavenia Adderley; two a.m. until service time. brothers: Norris and Darren Adderley.
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Left to cherish her beautiful memories and continue her legacy of love are her loving husband: Greg Sands Sr.; children: Jevon Brown, Ashley Adderley and Greg Sands Jr.; daughters-in-law: Sharon Brown and Donnica Sands; grandchildren: Javontay and Jamiyah Brown, Jaliyah Johnson, Seantel and Adginel Sands and Ayden McKenzie; brothers: Desmond Jr., Clayton, Ramon and Rashav Adderley; sisters: Sherry Swann, Emma died at his mother’s residence St. Adderley, Ruth Farrington and Trenia Morley; brothers-in-law: Vincent Road, New Providence, Philip Farrington Sr., Gladstone, Richard, Melvin, Harrison and Bahamas on Thursday, September Dexter Sands; sisters-in-law: Feletta Adderley, Brenda, Rosena, 3rd, 2026. and Denise Sands; uncles: Rev. Leon (Bishop Cicely) Williams and James Claridge Williams; aunts: Ivalene (James) Brown, Cherished memories are held Evangelist Roselee (Bishop Alfred) Rolle, and Missionary by his mother: Sandra Albury; Genneth (Pastor Ziporah) Coffie; nieces: Shenique Williams, father: Gregory Higgs; siblings: Brinetta and Sherrington Reyes-Vazquez, Rayshornna Samantha (Noel), Vanessa, Ernest Duncomebe, Shareca and Angelina Carice, Philippa, Tracy Jr. (Shantae), Shekia (Jeremy), and Crystal Farrington, Malkeisha Morley, Shenique Lindsey, Gregory Jr., Darico & Frisco; Samaria Sands, Harriet and Sanchester Sands, Alma (Everette) nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles Sweeting, Paula (Brian) Cooper, Roslyn Butler, Stacy Bethel, and numerous other relatives and Castella Johnson, Susan Culmer, Roshea (Darron) Pennerman, friends Roquel (Anthony) Sweeting, Cielle (Anthony) Strachan, and Andrea Rahming; nephews: Marion and Demetri Starks, Daniel Funeral arrangements are entrusted to THE NEW and Lee Reyes-Vazquez, Ryan, Luke, Brindan and David Swann, COMMONWEALTH FUNERAL HOME, and will be Stephen Newbold, Otis Adderley, Tyrone (Milly) Adderley, announced at a later date.
Miguel Renaldo Albury-Higgs, 48
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of Golden Gates II, will be held at Bible Truth Ministries, Martin’s Close, off Cowpen Road, on Friday, September 11th, 2026, 10:00a.m., Pastor Ellison Greenslade will officiate. Interment will follow in Lakeview Memorial Gardens, John F. Kennedy Drive & Gladstone Road. Left to cherish his memories are his wife: Winifred Murphy; daughters: Ranique Murphy and Raynetha Chamberlain (Thomas Chamberlian); son: Jermiane Murphy (Sherly Murphy); adopted daughter: Shandry Cox; grand daughter: Melia Murphy; grandson: Jamar Murphy; sisters: Doretha Murphy, (Predeceased) Minley Forbes, Priscella Murphy, Miriam Emmanuel, Covena Murphy, (Predeceased) Valarie Murphy, Gretal Collie, Bernestene Adderley, Jacquelyn Romer, Francis Russell, Alma Rolle, Ella, Melony Murphy, and Bricemae Gibson; brothers: Charles, Vanwright Murphy (Predeceased) Nebsitt Higgins, (Predeceased) Gentle Murphy, (Predeceased) Harrison Murphy, (Predeceased) Felix Murphy; sister-in-law: Berthamae Higgins, Sherrlyn Murphy, Barbara Darville, Francis, Brenda Hanchell; brother-in-law: Steadman Forbes, Basil Collie, Philip Romer, Clement Russell, Thomas, Albury Hanchell, Edward Smith; three aunts: Dr. Clara McPhee, Sybleane, Francis and Clara McPhee of Belle Glade, Florida; nieces and nephews: Kaywana Rahming, Walt (Karen Forbes), Leabnar Forbes, Darlicia Emmanuel, Chandelier (Dominique “Sunny”) Dorcelie, H’odari Collie (Tynishka Collie), Ashley, Denzel, Atiba Collie, Shavaro Adderley, Anwar Lewis Elwood Higgins (Amanda Higgins), Nathan Higgins (Shequetta Higgins), and Kendal Higgins (Samantha Higgins), Phylicia and Jyles Romer, Tyeice Miller (Montel Miller), Ramon Murphy, Kaleisha Rolle, Richara and Richae Bain, Jazmine Brown, Mornel and Lakera Brown, Abigail Russell, Covan Murphy, Shaquan Higgs, Samuel Rolle, Sheridan, Charles Jr, Charldera Murphy, Clement Russell Jr., Marjorie Outten, Shavanna Stanford and Shonario (Ambria) Outten, and Shekira (McNeil) Saunders. Numerous grandnieces, nephews and cousins: Wilton (Carmel), Yergan, Kathleen,
Anishka, and Edroy Williamson, Iva (Alburn) Brown, Donell (Louis) Murphy, Sharlene (Edvardo) Charlton, and Sherolyn (Kenny) Young, Cheryl McPhee of Maryland, Joel McPhee Jr. of North Carolina, and Carina (Trevor) Bridgewater, Amos Jr. (Stella), Hexin (Tammi) of California, Dr. Sidney McPhee of Tennessee, Earlston, Leonard, Eldridge, Ian, Carlton McPhee, Daseline McPhee of Miami, Betty McPhee of Texas, Gurlena (Cecil) Jones, Bertamae (Bertrand) Duncanson, Chanell (Stephen) Moxey, Sherrene (Derico) Branch of Michigan, and Manerva Gray, Nicole (Conrad) Guiler of Tampa, Quetell (Pastor Kevin) Harris, Pastors Anthony and Wanda McPhee of Maryland, Kayla, Krystal, Carol, and Norvin Smith, Annette, Julian, and Terrance Deveaux, and Lynette (Alton) Ferguson, Idell, Flossie, Bridgette, Medleo, Laketha (Rickey) Sealy, Patrick (Jennifer) Brown, Brian, and Ed Brown, Bertlyn Linden, Mary Roberts, Dale (Paulette), Julia, and Bishop Silbert (Dolly) Mills, Latice, Frederick, Alphonso Jr., Eric (Kim) McPhee of Belle Glade, Thaedeus McPhee and Lorna Winder, Carlos (Toni), Trishinka McPhee, and Shaniqua (Teddy) Russell, Doritha, Janet, and Leroy McPhee, and Claudette, Philip, Margarita, Perry, and Mary McPhee, Patrice Kemp, Patrilee (Inspector Kazim) Hield. Inez Williams, Nora (Allan) Thompson, Dotleane (Steven) Edgecombe, Rosamae Gibson, Granville Gibson Victor, Carlton Gibson. Sidney, Christine, Villadale, Hilbert, Rev. Kirkland (Sheena), Elwood, Dereck, Malfret Collie, Murphy’s from Besty Bay, Mayaguana. Other relatives and friends include Pastor Ellison & Leila Greenslade and family, Tony Lewis, Judy (John) Deveaux, Betty Greenslade, Alvin Greenslade, Ethel Johnson, Vaughn and Wendy Cash, Minister Pia Glover Rolle (Minister of Public Service, Laborand Insurance), Sherman Stevens and family, Hanna Gray and Garfield Gray, Mayagauna Development and Education Foundation, Police Legends, Swimming with friends, The Pirates Well Community of Mayaguana, Henry Williams, Oral Lafleur, BTM Church Family, Donnamae Brown, Idamae Black, Sherryl Strachan, Sandy Cartwright, Caren Murphy, Mario and Nikel Major, Sophie Farrington, Carolyn Williams, Sherwin Williams, Mr. Stephen Greenslade and family, Alvardo Seymour and Seymour family, Lena Moss, Belair Farrington, Neighbors of Apollo Court Golden Gates, Abundant Grace Church, Bishop Chadwick and Christine James, Medkedish Ministry, Hartman and Francina Stuart, Litfeild Rolle, Stanley and Janice Deveaux, Eva Joyce, Mario Murphy, Lester Thurston, Dorcas Bowler, Dr. Jones, Nurse D. Wallace, Nurse L. Darville, Nurse M. Butler, Flamingo Garden Clinic, Nassau Public Library and the staff of Bahamas Library Services, Rev Dr. Ranford Patterson and Cousin McPhee Cathedral Esther Sargent, Hanchell Family and the Community of Matthew Town Inagua Micheal Foulkes Former MP Golden Gates, Alvin Brown Sr, Oscar Hunt, Valda Sturrup, Zella Sturrup, Bishop Goliath Burrows, Dr. Sherman Stevens & Family, Rev. Katherine Rodgers, and Minister Pamela Brice. Relatives and friends may pay their respects at Grace Funeral Home, 36 Rosetta Street, New Providence, Bahamas, on Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and on Friday, at the Church, from 9:00 a.m. until service time.
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Funeral Service for Rev. Dencil Ivan Kerr, 70 of Ambergris Street, off Carmichael, New Providence, Bahamas, will be held at Mount Moriah Baptist Church, Farrington Road, on Friday, September 11th, 2026, 11:00 a.m. Rev. Daphne Russell, assisted by Rev. Dr. Anthony Sampson, Rev. Anthony Lightbourne and other Ministers of the Gospel will officiate. Interment will follow in Lakeview Memorial Gardens, John F. Kennedy Drive & Gladstone Road. Left to cherish his memory, his beloved wife: Paulette Kerr; his children and their spouses: Kesneil (Maranda) Kerr, Keshelle (Glenville) Davis, Denricka Kerr, Dencil Andrew (Roxan) Kerr; his adopted children: Kireze (Chevy) Simmons, Dellarese Sands; his grandchildren: D’Shelle (Ke’Darius) Washington, Makayla, Kimora & Neveah Kerr, Jaiden & Jai’Marie Taylor, and Brielle Kerr; his siblings: Althea Louise Kerr, Naomi (Wellington) King, Oscar Alfonza (Thelma) Kerr, Pretisha Kerr-Deveaux, Brenda Kerr-Henfield; his nieces and nephews: Cheryl Miller, Kendrick (Renee) King, Keith King, Karen (Clement) Pearson, Kendra King, Tara and Trevette Deveaux, Derek (Lashanta) Smith, Colin Craig Christie, Alexander and Brendon Henfield, Roberto Kerr, Aniska (Solomon) Morley, Talya Storr, Sonia Neily, Ryan (Gillian) Thompson, Kenria Smith, Dellareese (Manny) Adderley, Raquel Thompson, David (Mariah) Fox, Rashad Fox, Edina and Eddie Smith Jr., and Deja Smith. Numerous grandnieces and grandnephews, including: Kenisha & Keneil King, Clement Pearson Jr., Warren, Liam, Kai & Lily Rose Smith, Paiden Mackey, Anastascia & Shamyiah Kerr, and Valderine Scott; his brothers and sisters-in-law: Ruth Smith, Charles Smith, Lillian (Edward) Fox, Stephen (Willamae) Smith, Edward (Irene) Smith. A host of other relatives and friends, including: the Lewis and Kerr Family; the Kerr and Artwell Family of the USA; the McDonald Family; the King Family; Bernard, Deanna, and Dwayne Cash and Family; Ophelia Cooper and Family; Margaret Campbell and Family; the Newbold Family; the Roberts Family; Rev. Daphne Russell and the Mt. Moriah Baptist Church Family; Rev. Anthony and Sis. Lightbourne; Rev. Wilton and Sis. Strachan and Family; Rev. Lynden Knowles and Family; Bro. Darville “Sonny” and Sambrianna Walkine and Family; Rev. Eugene Iphil and the Landmark Baptist Church Family; Rev. Geoffry Wood and the Temple Baptist Church Family; Sr. Pastor Necole Watson-Bayah and the Trinity City of Praise Family; Bishop Valentino and Cleopatra Williams and the Life Changers Ministry Family; Pastor Keno Smith and the Evangelistic Temple Family; the Remnant Cathedral Church Family; Zion United Baptist Convention; Rev. Anthony Sampson and the Zion South Beach Baptist Church Family; Rev. Elvis Burrows and Family; The Romer Family, The Percentie Family; The Winder Family; The Bel-air Estates Family; the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology; BTVI; and the Principal, Staff, and Students of Nassau
Christian Schools. The family of the late Rev. Dencil Ivan Kerr sincerely apologizes to anyone whose name may have been inadvertently omitted from this obituary. Please know that your friendship, love, kindness, and support were not overlooked. The family gratefully acknowledges each of you and sincerely thanks you for your prayers, encouragement, and support during this time of bereavement. Relatives and friends may pay their respects at Grace Funeral Home, #36 Rosetta Street, on Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and on Friday, at the Church, from 9:00 a.m. until service time.
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Dawson Audley “Coach” Major, 77 of Colony Village, will be held at St. Mark’s Native Baptist Church, Romer Street, Fox Hill, on Wednesday, September 16th, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. The Right Honorable, Rev. Dr. Bishop Carrington S. Pinder, assisted by Rev. Dr. Sabrina Pinder and other Members of the Gospel, will officiate. Cremation was held. Fond memories remains in the heart of his, wife: Carolyn Major; two sons: Marco (Lashanda) and Hayden (Tiffany); Step Daughter: Elke Pettiford; Grandson: Marco Jr.; Granddaughters: Madison, Angel, Hanna, Hallel and Robyn; GreatGrandson: Zae Smith; Numerous sisters including, Paulette Bowe, Pauline Davis, Audrey Dean, Margaret (Don) Russell, Elizabeth Barnett and Avis Bullard; Brothers: Alan, Ricardo and Yule Major; Aunt: Ellen Major Hanna; Nieces: Sally Thompson, Grace McIntosh, Yvette (David) Barr, Emeral Ellis and Elaine Ellis (Demian) Brice; Nephews: Jeffrey, Anthony (Kim) and Edwin (Melonie) Thompson, Newton Bowe II and Dale (Lana) Davis Jr.; Other family and friends including, descendants of the late Norman Major, the late Marion Thompson, the family of the late Ronald and Leonie Sands, the families of his fallen friends, Ernest White, Felix and James Bowe, The Sutton Street and Colony Village crew. He will be lovingly remembered for his devotion to his family, his cherished friendships and his legacy of loyalty and dedicated service.
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Funeral Services for Rudolph George Farrington, 91 of Yellow Elder, will be held at St. John’s Native Baptist Church, Meeting Street, on Friday, September 11th, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. The Right Honorable, Rev. Dr. Bishop Carrington S. Pinder, assisted by other Ministers of the Gospel, will officiate. Interment will follow in the Church’s cemetery. He is survived by his loving wife: Rosalie “Lady” Farrington; daughters: Christine Ferguson, Clarise Farrington, Michelle Adderley of New York, USA and Hyacinth Farrington; sons: Rudolph Farrington Jr. of Atlanta, USA, Chance Farrington and Acting Magistrate Kevin Farrington; daughters-in-law: Sharon Farrington and Linda Farrington of Atlanta, GA; also left to cherish his memory: Darrenique Smith, Ruth Coakley, Travon Wright and Gina Pratt; sons-in-law: Hubert Ferguson Sr. and Frankie Adderley of New York, USA; grandchildren: Hubert Ferguson Jr., Candice Ferguson, Counsel and Attorney-at-law Chakelle Thompson (Magandrion), Delvon Daxon, Tamia Farrington of Canada, Lowniece Farrington, Dwight Ebron of Lakeland, USA, Demetrius Brown on Jacksonville, FL, Alecia Farrington of Canada; Chico Farrington, Chavez Farrington of Colorado, USA, Donté Rolle of Canada, Elvardo, Shakell, Shaquille and Fe’brion Farrington and James Swint of New York; great-grandchildren: Cruz Ferguson, Captain and Callie Thompson, Ciara Farrington, Jayden Rolle, Tamera Farrington, Devontay Quarterman, Zemora Parris of Atlanta, GA, Delvin Daxon, Calli McDonald and Cairo James, James Jr., Tienna and Summer Michelle Swint of New York; brothers-in-law: Stephen Greenslade and Gary Greenslade; nephews: Sean and Jason Farrington; niece: Denise Farrington; cousins: Florida Young, Asherann Newbold, Athena Sims and Atalya Hanna, Anthony Butler, Icelyn Morris of North Carolina, USA, Samethia Hilton, Minister Eartha Charlow, Arthur Ambrister, Van Deveaux, Nicola Drakes, Reno Brennen, Allison and Alicia, Rosita Gray, Ronald, Richard and Raymond Rolle, Majorie Outten and Family, Bradley Outten, The Family of the late Sonia Charlow, Agnes Scavella and Family, Howard Sturrup and Luther Darville. Other relatives and friends: The Right Honorable, Rev. Carrington S. Pinder and Reverend Dr. Sabrina Pinder, Evangelist Belfield and Lorene Inniss and Family, Sister Lucille Culmer, Annamae, Demetrius, Leslie, Leonardo and Michelle Charlton, Rashad Arnette, Calvin and Jason Brown, Lamond Ferguson, Kwame King, Ruth Major-Johnson, Shakira Dean, Sharlene Hanna-McPhee, Helen Adderley, Letitia Smith, Judith Theophilus, Isaac and Louise Lightbourn, Vernice Paul and Family, The Deleveaux Family, Gladys King-Sands of New York, and The St. John’s Native Baptist Cathedral Family. Special thanks to: The Doctors, Nurses and Staff of The Geriatrics Hospital, especially Nurses Johnson, Gibson, Cooper and Rolle. Relatives and friends may pay their respects at Grace Funeral Home, #36
Rosetta Street, New Providence, Bahamas, on Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and on Friday at the Church from 9:00 a.m. until service time. May His Soul Rest in Peace & Rise in Glory.
Clarice Delores Virgil-Allen, 75 of Grenada Crescent and formerly of Exuma, will be held at St. Cecelia’s Catholic Church, Third Street, The Grove, on Friday, September 11th, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Monsignor Simeon Roberts will officiate. Interment will follow in Lakeview Memorial Gardens & Mausoleum, John F. Kennedy Drive & Gladstone Road. Left to cherish her memories are, Husband: Barry Allen; Daughter: Candice Bowe; Sons: Diogenes & Devaughn (Georgette) Virgil; Step Daughter: Takia Allen; Mother-in-law: Shirley Allen; Grandchildren: Garon (Chade) Bowe (RBDF), Chanice (Arthur) Munnings, Gary Bowe Jr., D’Vanya, D’Myah & Destiny Virgil, Deonté Gardiner, Tyrik Lawrence, Trayvon Clarke, Kartier Storr; GreatGrandchildren: Jacobi’ & Jacouri’ Munnings, DeAaron & Chakai Bowe; Sisters: Patricia (Paul) Peterson, Judy (Locksley) Cartwright, Charity (Jeffrey) McKenzie; Brothers: Roland Armbrister and Flaven Curry; Cousins: The Armbrister and Curry families; Nieces: Philippa Peterson, Paulette Peterson-Turner, Stacey Lindsay-Curry, Erica, Elricka & Yoshina Curry, Jasmine & Jada Bastian, Judeen Cartwright, Bradia Armbrister, Angelica & Rashanti Thompson, Brielle Turner; Nephews: Patrick Peterson, Sean & Corey Rolle, Terrel Curry, Bernard Curry, Dwayne Curry, Lemuel Maycock; Siblings-in-law: Billy (Bianca) Allen, Jessica (Anthony) Sanders, Jeffrey (Tamika) Allen, Sharon (Ricardo) Lunn, Bridgette (Jevon) Stuart, Basil Allen, Donny Allen; Other relatives & friends: Housekeeper Theresa & Sheila, The Virgil Family, The Armbrister Family, Melvina, Mavis, Margaret, Althea, Miriam, Ms. Pinder, Paula, The Burrows Family (Abaco), Kim Armbrister, Newton Culmer, Rodney Minnis, Drexel Wallace, Hensel Newbold, Mable Newbold & Family, Jennifer Munnings & Family, Shandeka Ingraham & Family, Talikah Lewis-Forbes & Family, Marvin Brown & Family, Family Guardian, The Thompson and Cartwright families, Kathy Carol, Barbara Carey, Dr. Deangria Carey, Brenda Moncur, Chuck Smith & Family, Keisha Hinsey, Randah Armbrister, Nadia Johnson & Family, Neighbors from Grenada Crescent, Golden Gates #2, Sister Smith, Brother Dukes, Ms. Newry, Batelco Family, The Church Family of St. Cecilias, The Lady’s Auxiliary Group of St. Cecilia; and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention. Relatives and friends may pay their respects at Grace Funeral Home, #36 Rosetta Street, on Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and on Friday, at the Church, from 9:00 a.m. until service time.
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Funeral Service for Joanne Kathleen Jolly-Campbell, 60
of Lauren Street, Sir Lynden Pindling Estates and formerly of Leicester, England, will be held at Bethlehem Holiness Faith Mission, Strachan Subdivision, Soldier Road, on Saturday, September 12th, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Pastor Dereck Maycock will officiate. Cremation will follow. Left to cherish her fond memories are, her Mother: Kay Yarwood of Leicester, England; Children: Ryan and Cleo Jolly, Kathryn, Victoria, and Jacob Campbell; Sister: Suzanne Iliffe of Leicester, England; Estranged Husband: Gary Campbell; Stepchildren: Al (Dominique) Jolly and Gabrielle Campbell; Grandchildren: Ry’anne, Riley, Shaleah, Ryanna Alerro, Alaysia Jolly, Demia and Demya Maycock; Aunt: Diane Skentzos; Brothers-in-law: Paul Iliffe, Ralph Forbes, Derrick and Roosevelt Jolly; Sisters-in-law: Sharon Martin, Monique Kim Forbes, Nola Johnson, Margaret, Betty and Johanna Jolly; Nieces: Abby (Mitchell) Watson, Claire (Mathew) Harby, Ericka and Alfreka Rolle, Philippa Jolly, Raven and Devon Johnson, Deandrea (Charles) Young, April and Chartara Gibson, Monique and Raayne Forbes; Nephews: Rakeem Forbes, Chino Armbrister, Derick (Jasmine) Johnson, Eleazor Adrian and Valentino Rolle, Travis James and Stephon Moore Edward and Conrad Gibson; Best Friends: Laura (Kirk) Williams and Neil Gumbs; And a host of other Relatives and Friends including: The Young’s and Hanna Family Louise Gordon, Angela Braynen, Carla Taylor, Chequita Johnson, Telcina Smith, Gloria Symonette, Frederick Delancy, Paul Bain, Philippe Habbat, Neko Seymour, The Crystal Palace Casino Family, The Bahamar Casino Family, The entire Sunset Park Community, and many others too numerous to mention. Relatives and friends may pay their respects at Grace Funeral Home, #36 Rosetta Street, on Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and again on Saturday at the Church, from 10:00 a.m. until service time.
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Julia Mae Major, 71 of Hawksbill, Grand Bahama, Bahamas, will be held on Saturday, September 12th, 2026, 11:00am at Calvary Temple Church, Clive Avenue, Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas. Officiating will be Pastor Robert Lockhart assisted by other ministers. Interment will follow at Pinder’s Point Public Cemetery. She is survived by his sons: Jamal and Jermaine Jones; daughter-in-law: Chynead-Rose Jones; granddaughters: Jamiyah Jones and Dream Jones; stepMadison Campbell; granddaughter: stepson: Terrence Bartlett; stepdaughters: Kim Jones-Francis and Courline Jones-Marr and Kimberly Jones; sisters: Cynthia Major, Margaret Tatem-Gilbert, Bernadette Major, Sheryl Moxey, Jennifer Major-Strachan (Vince), Juanita Major (Hugh Burke II), Patrica Albury (Marvin), and Michelle Major; brother: Anthony Tatem; sistersin-law: Atlene Gibbs, Carmen Jones, Judith Braynen (Huel), Doranda Russell (Stephen), Rolanda Johnson (Charles), Grace Todd, Jackie Evans, and Letta Moss; brothers-in-law: Liston Jones and Glenn Reckley; uncle: Harold Major; stepmother: Ethlyn Major; aunt: Ellen Major-Hanna; nieces and nephews: Rhoda (Gino) Dames, Ivan (Renee ) Bridgewater, Devaughn, Lakeisha Major, Valdez, Chanel, Natasha Tatem, Hodari Gilbert, Makeda Gilbert, Ken (Vashti) Turner II, Nadia Major-Stevenson, Andrea Moxey, Maya (Keiron) Albury-Nairn, Shannon Albury, Lauren (Aaron) AlburyStubbs, Jordan (Kellen) Missick, Courtney, Hugh Burke III, Noelle Wilson, Tyrenda Jones, Raciana Strawn, Geleatta Johnson, Tanya Todd, Sharmin Ferguson, Krishma Williams, Victoria Williams, Simone Curtis, Stephone Russell, Stephen Russell, Huel Braynen, Jevon Braynen, Charles Johnson Jr., Christopher Roll, Roger Jones, Ivan Williams, Henry Moss, and Nicola (Romel) Wildgoose; extended family & special friends: Anna Mae Stubbs and family, Sandra Darville and family, Renee Johnson and family, Dr. Raleigh and Dr. Rosamund Butler, Henry (Wanda) Major, Kenneth (Donna) Major, Lawrence (Nadine) Major Jr., Leroy (Ranria) Major, Valderine Watkins, Christine (Anthony) Robinson, Sandra Smith, Monique (Brent) Vanderpool, Cheryl (Dante) Bazard, Allison McQween, Naomi Major , Rochelle Major, Orlando Morley, Vernie Rolle, Catherine Musgrove, the descendants of Edward Musgrove and Susan Saunders-Musgrove, Esau and Ethel Curtis Saunders, Elizabeth Saunders Curtis and Theophilus Curtis, Ruth Elizabeth Saunders, Henry Saunders and Ada Hamilton Saunders, Ezekiel Saunders and Sarah Curry Saunders, Nathaniel Saunders, Caesar Clark, Letitia Saunders-Clark, the Reverend Prince Albert Saunders Jr. and Mrs. Olive Grenidge Saunders, Richard Saunders, Audrey Dean, Elizabeth Barnett, Margaret Russell, Paulette Bowe, Pauline Davis, Ricardo Major, Yuel Major, Allen Major, Renee (Mark) Bodie, Raynor Smith, Rena (Randy) Woods, Revonn (Fr. Colin) Saunders, Ricardo Smith, Richmond (Sonia) Smith, Chavez Sherman-Turnquest, Charmaine (Kevin) Miller, Sonia Rose and family, Rosie Braynen and the Hawksbill Community. Viewing will be held in the “Chapel of Eternal Rest” at Westside Memorial Mortuary, Hanna Hill Eight Mile Rock, Grand Bahama on Friday, September 11, 2026 from 12:00 noon to 6:00pm.
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Funeral Services For relatives and friends including: Kia Henfield, Martin Pintard, Edwin Lenward Joel Stuart, 56 Edden, Darren Anderson, Clinton Laing, Allie Rolle, Wilson Vincent, Geovanni Gibson, Peter Moss, Peter Grant, Clinton Thomas, Addison affectionately called “Lenny” Bethel, Edward Smith J, Charity Sanders, Stephen Munroe, Tyrone Minns, of Sunrise Subdivision, Eight Mile Rock, Grand Bahama, Bahamas, will be held on Saturday, September 12th, 2026, 10:00am at Community Holiness Church, Martin Town Grand Bahama. Officiating will be Pastor Julian McMinns assisted by Rev. Wilton Stubbs. Interment will follow at Harbour West Public Cemetery. He is survived by his wife: Alice Stuart; daughter: Kaylisa Grant, Brittne RodgersMiller (Warren); grandchildren: Billy Louima Jr., Kenray and Kenrick Dalphe Jr, Winter, Willow, Whyatt Miller, Clybria Grant (Deceased); siblings: Regina Wilson (Audley), Debra Thomas (Shelly), Rosanna Ferguson (Albert), Millie Williams (Kevin), Glenroy Stuart (Samantha), Sosharona Johnson (Erris), Inspector Schanel Goddard (Quinton); sisters-in-law: Taunee Burrows, Terry Joe Pryce; aunts and uncles: Punchetta Pitter (Rev. Errol) Emily Rahming (Edmund), Jestina Rolle (Randolph), Albertha McPhee (Carlton), Doreen Colebrooke, Adelle Branch, Lillian Missick, Naomi Smith, Joe, Lloydel, Pastor Dennis Swann Jr., Christopher Stuart (Thelma), Godfrey Stuart, Heiken Stuart (Mary), Bishop Carlton Stuart (Jenesta); nieces and nephews: Kelly, Audley Jr. Wilson, Kevon and Keanna Williams, Taya, Tionne, Rico and Don Jr. Stuart, Shedara and Devanna Thomas, Miasha Pintard, Renique Lynes, Quinique and Skylar Goddard, Samiya, Glenroy Stuart Jr and Gabrielle Stuart, Glenroy Johnson, Carvinae Bain, Tony, Kyle, Jermico, Albert Jr., Andy, Randy and Aldeka Ferguson, Lacardo Adderley, Larenz Smith; great grand nieces and nephews: Noah Wilson, Aldisha, Paris, Randika, Lavario, Randy Jr., Kyle Jr., Amari, Adriano, Andy Jr., Trinity and Malaysia Johnson; cousins: Rodger Ferguson (Janet), Gardenia Saunders, Joyce Duncombe, Rose, Jennimae, Leila, and Portia Sturrup, Ceilia and Janet Stuart, Pastor Alfreda McPhee, Angela King, Sabrina Knowles, Michelle Johnson, Cheryl Burrows-King, Monique Burrows, Rochelle Burrows, Marva Davis, Princess Stuart, Christine Gomez, Keffiann Ferguson, Stephanie Stuart, Leotha Rahming, Arnette Stuart, Anita Rolle, Berthia Knowles, Shanna McCartney, Aniska Rolle, Harvita Knowles, Agatha Francis, Natasha and Ravone Stuart, Brickelle Stuart, Jasmin Gayle, Kendra, Angela Stuart, Dr. Abigail Ramtulla, Miriam Dixon, Edlyn and Elicia Rahming, Shawnell and Shenique Rolle, Charlene Burrows, Qutell Deveaux, Pastor Garth Fynes, Cornelle Stuart, Pastor Roy Burrows, Tom, Jerome Ferguson, Roger Ferguson, Wellie, Wallace, Daniel, and Devon Sturrup, Derek Burrows, Andrew Stuart, Pastor Kirk Stuart, Lambert Roberts, Edmund Rahming, Desmond, Alfred, Geno, Fabian, Jermie, Michael, Marvin, Renaldo, Carl, Marvin, Garrison Stuart, Randy ‘C” Rolle, Carl McPhee, Tommy Beckwith, Quincy Murray and other
Sherwood Russell, Kentley Missick, Kayla Rolle, entire staff of Cable Bahamas Ruth, Nina Brown & Family Dames & Family, Etterine Smith & Family. Pastor Alpheus Woodside & Family, Rev. J. Julian McMinns and the Believer’s Worship Center Family, Rev. Dr. Elvis and Stephanie Burrows of Central Zion, The staff of the Police Training College, GB. Viewing will be held in the “Royal Suite” at Westside Memorial Mortuary, Hanna Hill, Eight Mile Rock, Grand Bahama on Friday, September 11th, 2026 from 12:00 noon to 6:00pm.
Lawrence David Cooper affectionately called “LJ”, 35 of Grand Cay, Abaco, Bahamas, will be held on Saturday, September 12th, 2026, 10:00am at United Fellowship Center, Bayshore Road Jones Town, Grand Bahama, Bahamas. Officiating will be Bishop Derek Forbes assisted by Minister Arleen Poitier. Interment will follow at Harbour West Public Cemetery. He is survived by his mother: Patsymae Henfield; grandmother: Angela Tucker; adopted mother: Alice Hanna; stepmother: Brenda Cooper; siblings: Waynette, Devon, Alvin & Selena Henfield, Nadal Cooper, Jonathan Knight, Talbot Johnson, Bernica (Andre) Rahming, Lawrenda, Natalia, Mariska and Jollynah Cooper, Shantell Saunders and Nika Farrington; nieces & nephews: Charliegh Rahming, Wataijh Wilson, Washard & Washaun Dean and Alvin Henfield Jr.; aunts: Annette & Stephanie Henfield, Paula (Darron) Rigby, Alerice (Roderick) Duncanson, Anetra Henfield-Rolle, Alva (Rovel) Roker, Alia & Antoinette Henfield, Nadine (Derek) Grant, Janet Saunders, Tracey Cooper, Donna (Winter) Curry; uncles: Craig, Dwayne, Alvin ”Leroy” Jr. & Angelo Henfield, Maxwell (Katrina), Jolly (Renatta) and Levi Cooper; grandaunts: Delores (Timothy) Nash & Gertrude (Linval) Taylor-Jaghai; granduncle: Samuel “Grady” Rigby; and a host of cousins and relatives including: the community of Grand Cay and Abaco, the management and staff of Bahamas Power & Light (BPL), Freeport and Turks & Caicos Islands. Viewing will be held in the “Chapel of Eternal Rest” at Westside Memorial Mortuary, Hanna Hill Mile Rock, Grand Bahama on Friday, September 11, 2026 from 12:00 noon to 6:00pm.
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The Thompson Family announces the passing of
Jarvis Thompson, 49
of Zinnia Street, Kennedy Subdivision, who died on Saturday, September 5th, 2026 at the Princess Margaret Hospital.
He will be lovingly remembered by His Sons: Jarvin, Jarvas, Jarvron, and Javario Thompson Granddaughter: J’Lynn Thompson Father: Gregory Thompson Brother: Marquista Thompson Sisters: Braquelle Newton, Apryl Miller, Greer Thompson, Keah Griffin and Jessika Brennen. Uncle: Leonard Thompson Aunts: Crystal Strachan, Lenor Thompson, Lynn Thompson, and Deidre Strachan A host of other relatives and friends including nieces, nephews, cousins & and many other relatives too numerous to mention. Funeral service will be announced at a later date and are entrusted to CLARKE’S FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORIUM.
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Funeral Service for and family, Jennifer Jackson, Fontella Dean Chipman and Krystal Bintu Evans-Johnson, 41 Gibson family, Sidnell Carey and Leona Davis and family, Jewel McIntosh of Thompson Lane, will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Boyd Road on Friday, September 11th, 2026, at 9:45 a.m. Officiating will be Msgr. Alfred Culmer. Cremation will follow. Left to cherish her memories husband: Mark Johnson; son: Vonjoushua Ivan Chipman Jr.; daughter: Makayla Johnson; parents: Joan and Christopher ‘Salty’ Evans; brothers: Lawan (Roveina) Evans, Tariuq Evans; niece: Tarshadnay Evans; nephew: Tarrel Evans; aunts: Kathleen Johnson, Linda Duncombe, Christine Barr, Constance Evans, Constance Moss, Paula Sands, Lyzette Evans, Keva Spence; uncles: George Johnson Jr. (Dorothy) of Savannah, GA; Pastor Gregory Johnson (Marlene), Michael Johnson of Freeport, Grand Bahama, Deckery (Christine) Johnson of Houston Texas, Reuben Miller, Leslie Hanna, Anthony Duncombe, Anthony Bannister, Colbert ‘Buster’ Evans, Phillip Johnson; god father: Samuel ‘Ninety’ Knowles; God Children: Dandrae Ferguson, Antonique Dean. Terek Tousaint; god brother: Fred Smith; cousins: Tessa Miller, Dwight (Cutel) Miller Irene, Rochelle, Gina Johnson, Dereth Wilson, Tiffany Dixon, Kenya, Michael Jr., Kendin Allan Johnson of Freeport Grand Bahama, Micah (Anthony) Forde of Freeport, Grand Bahama, Reuben, George Jr. (Eldrin) Johnson of Savannah GA, Dennis (Denise) Hanna, Kevin and Bradford Hanna, Garath (Nina) Hanna, Francesca (Ronaldo) Pinder, Megan Johnson, Garrard (Candice) Johnson, Orree (Hope) Johnson, Jason (Sharon) Johnson, Owen (Lerell) Johnson, Barry Johnson, Angelica Lowe & Angelica Saunders, Nafateria (Ron) McKenzie, Gaynell, Vernita, Sammy, Jackeria, Jeffrey Evans and family, Jenell, Jerio Coakley and family, Conielle, and Cornelius Barr and family, Lashana, Shamika Evans and family, Brenda, Stacy, Sherese Albury and family, Rodney Albury and family, Marvin (Lana) Duncombe and family, Quinton Duncombe and family, Lynette Hinsey and family, Elizabeth Gray and family, Jennifer Humes and family Vernita, Sabrina, Sonia and family. Numerous friends and relatives: Jennimae Porter, Pamela, Tara Tony, Leroy Ellen Johnson and family, Jacqueline (Vincent) Johnson and family, Garnell (Kelson) Newbold and family, Clement Penn and family, Parnell Wright and family, Jocelyn Theophile and family, Alexanderia Major and family, Savitta Johnson and family, Estell Gray and family, Elizabeth Cash and family, Christine, Johniek and Johnaca Rolle, Willimae, Ricardo Davis and family, Monique Hall and family, William Jacques and family, Vonjoushua Chipman Sr. & family, Susan Culmer & family, Deborah
and family, Sharmaine (Cisco) Benjamin and family, Rosebud Green and family, Mavis Vandapool and family, Courtney and Ella Coulibaly and family, Richard Rudon and family, Trevor Mackey and family, Anton ‘Froggy’ Collie, Delia Pierre and family, Pamela Sherry Clarice Mark, Greg Gibson and family Melrose Butterfield and family, Trelon, Kisha, Corey, Levar, Renae, Anthony ‘Slippery’, Pedro ‘Muff’ Lee, The Thompson Lane, Strachans Corner, Fritz Lane and Gibbs Corner family, Free National Movement Party, The Hon. Michael Pintard and family, Dr. Duane Sands and family, Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis and family, Dr. Jacqueline Penn Knowles, Mrs. Denalee Penn Mackey and family, Mr. Darvin Russell, Dr. Nigel Lewis and family, Dr. Nicholas Fox and family, Mr Shannondon Cartwright, Hon. Jomo Campbell, Pastor Henry Higgins and family, The Shell Saxon Superstars and SSD Supper Dancers and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention. Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at Evergreen Mortuary on Village & Parkgate Road, New Providence, Bahamas, on Thursday (TODAY) from 10:00am to 5:00pm and on Friday at the church from 8:45am until service time.
Death Notice for Valmore Bullens, 67 of Nassau and formerly of Jamaica, died Thursday September 3rd 2026. He is survived by his Wife: Mrs. Gerthlyn Bullens; Children: Valmore Dwayne Bullens, Valyncia Bullens & Daron Rolle (Adopted Son); Sisters: Mrs. Joy Bass, Mrs. Valrie Boswell, Mrs. Mary BullensShaw; Brothers: Mr. Donald Bullens & Mr. Rowan Bullens; an a host of Nieces and Nephews and a host of other relatives and friends who will be announced at a later date. Funeral arrangements had been entrusted to Evergreen Mortuary located on Parkgate & Village Road.
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Funeral Service for Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at Evergreen Samuel Phillip Robinson, 69 Mortuary on Village & Parkgate Road on Friday from 10:00am to 5:00pm and at the church from 10:00am until service time.
Death Notice for Mother Kaliopie Patricia Rolle, 85
of Bimini Avenue, will be held at First Baptist Church, Market Street on Saturday, September 12th, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Rev. Diana Francis. Interment will follow in the Western Cemetery on Nassau Street. Left to cherish his life is his Wife: Maxine Henfield-Robinson; Sons: Samuel Jr., Nathan, Asa & Captain Travis L. Robinson (Former Member of Parliament for Bain & Grants Town); Daughters: Kazia & Joyanna Robinson; Grandchildren: Nate, Tasha, Jamiah, Sammy Robinson III; Leroy and Lieam Barr; Serenity Johnson; Adopted Sister: Hazel Ellis; Brothers: Danny, Philip and Reginald Robinson; Rolando and Daniel Johnson; Sisters-in-law: Gloria Henfield, Shirleen Clarke, Thelma VanAlstine, Beverly Henfield & Evelyn Danvilless Brothers-in-law: Lelon, Vernon, Milton, Norman & Victor Henfield; Aunts: Gladys Dawkins (USA) & Wendy Major; Numerous Nieces, Nephews, Grand-nieces and Grand-nephews: Other Relatives & Friends: Gerald (Victoria) Wright, Esau (Dorothy) Wright, Eltoy (Sherman) Moss, Peter (Lisa) Major, Leviticus (Sharell) Wright, Evelyn Wright, Aaron Wright, Ted (Virginia) Major, Ruthiemae Cleare, Esther Major, Pete Cartwight, Priscola & Petra Cartwright, Cindy Albury, Kareem Ellis, Pauline Gray, Talita Gray-Clarke, Michelle Carroll, EllaMae Graham, Emily Young, Sherilyn Greenwich (USA), Nathaniel (Gina) Greenwich (USA), Pastor Daniel Major, Retired Officer 999 Kenvard Major, Samuel Cleare, Natasha (Enrique) Pyfrom, Kirsten Cash, Shayla Gibson, Sharmaine (Ricardo) Thomas, David Taylor, Andrew Thompson, Kirk Campbell and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.
of Pinewood Gardens, died at her residence on Sunday September 6th 2026. Kaliopie is predeceased by her Husband: The Late Bishop Charles Malcolm Rolle; Daughters: Maria Thomas and Lashelle Rolle; and Son: Trevor Rolle. Left to cherish her memories Daughters: Carolyn Gray (George), Bishop Gwendolyn Greenslade, Vernita Kelley (Kerwin), and Marsha Rolle-Seymour (Andrew); Sons: Pastor Luther Rolle (Min. Prescola), Conray Rolle, and Bishop Deon Rolle (Min Albertha); Grandchildren: Corey Thomas and Capt. Chavas Thomas (Anae), Renardo Smith (Lisa); Ashton, Shaquille, and John Greenslade; Shevette Smith (Leonardo), Sasha and Sabrina Julian; Krystle Outten, and Kadian O’Brien (Louna); Taryn Rolle, and Dr. Karlton Rolle (Kimberly), Iesha Thompson, Luteshia Pratt (Kevin), Donna-Rae, Kaithlyn, Caleb Rolle, and Conray Rolle Jr. (Gracie), Jada Rolle and Aleila Barringer; Great-grandchildren: Surai, Cierra, Carlisa and Reniel Smith, Marquese Munroe, Summer and Sy’Air Greenslade, Khalani O’Brien and Troi Lewis; Siblings: Evangelist Marcel Forbes and Mother Francis Gibson and Peter Walkine of Freeport; Others left to mourn includes a host of nieces, cousins, relatives, church members, and friends. Funeral arrangements had been entrusted to Evergreen Mortuary located on Parkgate & Village Road.
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“Andy”, “Ole Charlie”
of Buttonwood Avenue, New Providence, Bahamas died at the Princess Magaret Hospital on Monday, August 31st, 2026. She was predeceased by her mother: Alma Ruth Rigby. of Deep Creek, Eleuthera, Bahamas died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Saturday, September 5th, 2026. Cherished memories are held by his children: Andeisha, Andrenique, Angelica, Anneisha, Ashtee, Ashton, Andrew McKinney; adopted sons: Trevon Pinder, John Miller, Tyrone Sweeting and Micheal Mckenize; grandchildren: Komar Scavella, Kaeshawn and Kaedon McKinney, Clydeisha Bethell, Eddrick, Terily and Anrick Rolle, Enimsaj, Andrea, Andrenique, Andrenae McPhee, Jakia, Ashtee McKinney Jr., Tyesha and Sweeting, Trevon Jr. and Toria Pinder; sisters: Curlene Taylor, Angela Thompson, Darlene Anderson, Rowena Johnson, Oria Cartwright, Claire and Alverna McKinney, Angela Thompson; brothers: Donovan, Dwight Sr. and Floyd; aunts: Eldora Dillard, Pasty Goodman, Theresa Thompson and Brenell Goodman; uncles: Uncle Wellington Thompson, and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
She is survived by her father: Ernest Johnson Sr; children: Shantae Johnson, Daniel Johnson, Elkino Brown Jr.; brothers: Dave Rigby, Garrad A. Rigby, Kevin Rigby Sr., Ernest Johnson, Glen Johnson; sisters: Henrie Ha Gilbert, Nocyia Johnson Saunders, Dominique Johnson Alexander; sister-in-law: Candaclyn Rigby, Theresa Rigby; special friend: Elkino Brown Jr.; grandchildren: Unique Morley, Davaughn McPhee, Davion McPhee, David Mcphee; aunts: Henrietta Brown, Ruthmae Lightbourne, Louise Doset; uncle: Godfrey Johnson; nieces: Toni Rigby, Gari Rigby, Anishka Rigby, Nastassia Rigby-Rodriguez and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
of Quail Roost Ridge, Camperdown, New Providence, Bahamas, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Monday, August 31st, 2026. He is survived by his parents: Saphania and Mark Gardiner; siblings: Aliah Adderley and Mark Wayne Gardiner Jr.; nephew: Jah’son Lafontant; grandparents: Katherina and Leo Gardiner; Angela and Joseph Farrington and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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Death Notice For Teide Atis Nestor Gedeon, 82 also known as Alteida
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Funeral Service For Petra Kevinique Paul, 27
affectionately called
“Ma Charlie”
passed away peacefully on Friday, August 28th, 2026 at her residence off Spikenard Road, New Providence. She was predeceased by her beloved husband: Victorien Gedeus Gedeon Nestor; daughter: Seas Atis. She is survived by her seven children including three sons: Jack Gedeon, Charles Gedenord Gedeon and Jean-Claude Gedeon; three daughters: Peggy Gedeon, Miriam Gedeon and Marjorie Gedeon Ferguson Thador; 21 grandchildren; seven great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and dear friends Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date
of Winston Close, New Providence, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, September 12, 2026, 10:00a.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Boyd Road, New Providence. Officiating will be Monsg. Alfred Culmer. Interment will follow in Catholic Cemetery, Tyler Street, New Providence. She is survived by her 2 children: Jaiceon and Janiyah Paul; mother: Shantell Collie; grandmothers: Donna McPhee and Gloria Mae Iammens Rolle; grandfathers: Gregory Collie Sr. and Edward McPhee; sister: Robernae Frazier; brothers: Quincy McKenzie, Shantaio Paul and Anthony Hanna; aunts: Marionette Rolle, Sidneyca Johnson, Ryan Collie, Tiffany Collie, Karen Money, Sherena Paul, Shaniqua Sawyer and Beatrice Gibson; uncles: Gregory Collie II, Jamie Collie, Pheron Collie and a host of other relatives and friends too many to mention. The body will repose in the Blessed Redeemer Chapel at Ferguson’s Funeral Directors, 7th Terrace Collins Avenue, New Providence on Friday from 12:00 noon -5:00pm and at the church on Saturday from 9:00am until service time.
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Funeral Service for Ellen Flordell Gibson, 88
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Funeral Service for Bernice Cleopatra Pinder, 72 will be held at Mt. Zion Native Baptist Church, Deep Creek, Eleuthera on Saturday, September 12th, 2026 at 11:00 am Interment will follow in Mt. Zion Native Baptist Church Cemetery, Deep Creek.
of Savannah Sound, Eleuthera. Services will be held at Wesley Methodist Church Savannah Sound, Eleuthera, at 2:00p.m. Internment will follow in St. Margaret’s Church Cemetery. Officiating will be Pastor Garth Thompson. She is survived by her siblings: William Herbert A. Gibson (Mable), Evelyn M. Gibson-Neilly, Annie C. Gibson-Culmer & Henry “Bonzo” Sands. Nephews & Nieces: Madlene Evans Rolle (Richard), Katherine Bernice, Herman McArthur, Fernander (Sharon), Richard Franklin Culmer, Annetta Ellen Culmer-Mackey, Deagre A.M. Kelly, Sidney Gregston Oliver, Theodore Neilly, Thudgelynn Miller (Steven), Marjorie Kathlene, Ryan (Keva), Kayla, Pedro (Tanya), Murrillo Culmer & Katrece Culmer, Thudgelynn Miller (Steven), Latoya Fountain, Poitier Evans, Danataya Sands-Deal, Henry III, Henneka & Lourdes Sands. Numerous Grand & Great Grand Nephew & Nieces. Uncles: William “Bubba” Hilton; Aunt: Peggy Gibson. GodChildren: Violet “Polly” Bovil, Roosevelt “Kaddiffi” Sands, Carol Gibson. Families of the Late William Herbert Gibson Sr.; Adopted Sister: Agatha Culmer. Best Friends: Aluria Thompson & Betty Carey, Pastor Garth Thompson & Family, Pastor George Edwards & Family, Pastor Francis Carey & Family. Care-Giver: Beulah Kelly-Petty. Other relatives & friends: Linda-Lee Burrows & family, Mrs. Annis Antrobus & Family, Gibson Family, Reunion, Community of Savannah Sound, United Sisters of Brethren, The Brethren Churches of Eleuthera & New Providence, Hon. Philip Bethel & Family, Mrs. Marie Ingraham & Family. Viewing will be at the Hope Room on Friday from 10 am until 5 pm and at the church on Saturday from 11am until service time.
Left to cherish her memories are, Parents: Geneva Pinder & Predeceased Oral Pinder; Children: Ingrid (David) Walker, Cindy (Greg) Bullard, Quincy (Nickolet) McKinney, Shonelle (Ronald) Oliver, Quacy (Minera) Pinder, Duriko McKinney, Nicoya (Jeneris) Taylor; Grandchildren: Troy & Tradyn Walker, Lamone, Lavone & Lesleah Brown, Quincy Jr. & Kassidy Mckinney, Ronald, Ronnard, Ryan, Rihanna & Ronnario Oliver, Taeja, Kaeden & Keichelle Pinder; Great-grandchildren: Amyus & Taron Oliver; Bonus Children: Devon Anderson, Kadero Anderson, Kristen and Kaziah Rolle, Kesylah Pinder, Keivon Russell; Sisters: Bernell (Anthony) Miller, Alcetha (Derek) Knowles, Nurse Roslyn Gibson, Dianna (David) Rolle, Terry (Orean) Cash, Annamae & Helena Pinder, Predeceased Elaine Rolle, Monique Pinder & Desyne Smith; Brothers: Joseph (Stephanie) Pinder, Walter Pinder, Kennedy (Kayshella) Pinder, Trevor, John I (Gloria Pinder), James (Geneva), John II, & Garnet Pinder (Marisol), Predeceased Cyril & Robert Pinder; Sister-in-law: Shavonne & Laverne Pinder; Aunts: Mary Anderson, Ettamae Richards, Deaconess Earlene Anderson, Hannamae Anderson, Vandilyn Anderson, & Icelyn Anderson; Uncles: Cyril Anderson, Rev. Leviticus Anderson, Rev. Zilchus Thompson & Dudley Richards; Nieces: Lyndsey (Sean) Thompson, Lateria Pinder, Leticia (Peter) Kemp, Bernice Bain, Shama Lewis, Deangela & D’shantae Knowles, Gracesella, Joenitha & Antornise Pinder, Andrunique & Andrelle Gibson, Wallisha Pinder, Kaziah Rolle, Kenique, Keniesha, Antanel, Ke’Ajah, Trevonya, Tarae, & Caitlyn Pinder, Joanette Pinder, Kenderia Farrington, Johnique Colebrooke, Johnneicia & Jameliah Pinder, Precious Saunders, Garneisha, Garnitra, & Tenaj Pinder, Moniquea Fortune, Alexis Bethel,Richa Charlton Knowles, Jashette Anderson; Nephews: Dascheial, Narayan Pinder, Jeremy (Adeola) Pinder, Ranaldo (Laxavier) Pinder, Kevin & Freddie Pinder, Gamain (Bertica) Johnson, Shawn & Turan (Stacey) Miller, Cyril Pinder Jr., Andrew Jr. & Ansenio Gibson, Willdino Fox, Willshire Pinder, David Rolle Jr., Walter Jr., Tarrell, Thomas, CPL Trevor (Trevez) Jr., Trevon, Jameko, Mario (Nneka), Garenda, Nacassian, John Jr. (Alexis), Oral & Herman Pinder, Godfrey Strachan; Cousins:Prince Sr., Wayde T., Marvin, Gerard & Neil Thompson, Rufus, Sammy, Ezra, Wayde, Donald Jr. Leviticus, Demeco, Donridge, Syrano, Fabian, Gregory, Elroy, Devano, Darren, Mecos, Kenrick, Aliston, Deago, Ashley Meadows, Woodrow Grant, Douglas Brown, Donald & Donavaughn Bullard, Rodwell & Maverick Richards, Gary & Larry Holmes, Alvin & William Goodman, Doretta Edwards, Gertrude Clarke, Rebecca Cleare, Janet Stuart, Letisha Anderson, Tabitha Romer, Alarice Anderson, Carlotta Deveaux, Desiree Dean, Laverne & Nicolette Anderson, Arita Saunders, Deborah Rolle, Tasha Hamilton, Dedrie Bain, Claudette Anderson, Jelisa Crumble, Alicia Anderson; Godchildren: Sheryl Deveaux, Denise Thompson Clarke, Tyreka Smith, Frederick Knowles, Deantae Brown,Lance Anderson, Garnique Thompson, Dion & Carlin Whylly, and Devon Brown Other Friends and Relatives Including: Mt. Zion Baptist Church Family, St. John Native Baptist Society Of South Eleuthera, Rev. Audley & Rev. Wade Hepburn and Miracle Convention Cathedral Family, The Cable Bahamas Family, The Turbo Technology Family, The Lickety Split Family, Nurse Darlene Anderson, Nurse Yvette Butler, Olga Thompson & Family, Rochelle Hunt & Family, Spencer Thompson and Family, Veronica Thompson & Family, David Walker Sr. & Walker Family Of Miami FL, Curly Wilson & Family, Eddies Takeout, Phillipa Kelly, Hank Johnson, Albert Pratt & Family, Bernadette Sweeting & Family, Andrea Kemp & Family, Mckinney Family,Anya Martin, Shenique Patton, Maxey Family, Tiffany McKinney & Family, Merlene Munnings & Family, Dellington Thompson & Family, Olga Thompson & Family, Juaniko Sands & Family, Sheilamae Sands & Family, Rebecca Goodman & Family, Claudia Sands & Family, Juan Symonette & Family, Beverley Sweeting & Family, Bruce Thompson & Family, Pete & Sharon, Georginna Thompson & Family, Dr. Sidney Smith, Dr. Munroe & Staff and especially Bentley & Junior, Legend & Garfield. The Free National Movement & The settlement of Deep Creek and the entire community of Central and South Eleuthera. Viewing will be in the Faith Room on Friday from 9am until 5pm and at the church from 9am on Saturday until service time.
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Funeral Service for Ricardo D. “Bucket” Fernander, 63
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Death Notice For Nicholas Quinton Myers, 29
Services held at Fountain of Life, Rock Sound, Eleuthera on Saturday, September 12th, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Officiating: Bishop Anthony And Overseer Sharon Nairn. Assisted by: Pastor Juan Symonette and Other Ministers of the Gospel. Interment: Rock Sound Public Cemetery, Rock Sound, Eleuthera. Left to cherish his memories, One Daughter: Rickisha Fernander (Darvin Rolle Jr.); Grand Children: Kianté, Keno Jr & Nevaeh Stuart; Adopted Children: Ciara & Jentezen Deal, Brittney Darville, (Marvin Darville Sr.), and Tenille Mackey; Companions: Paulette Bassel and Monique Wright; God Children: Jamie Gibson and David Whyms Jr.; Brothers: Derrick, Herbert, George, Ron, Freddy, and Moe (predeceased) Fernander; Sisters: Christine Fernander, Bridget & Aninka Anderson, Lisa Gibson (Predeased); Uncles: Lowell Fernander and Kenneth Sweeting; Aunts: Marlene Doresette, Almeria Pinder, Caroline Simmons, Tesha Smith, Ruthmae Sweeting and Everlyn Rolle; Nieces and Grand Nieces: Vivian (Julian) Missick, Prisca (Lavardo) Davis, Ovidia and Fredericka Neilly, Tamika Culmer, Zanardee, Tazharia, Kadesha Fernander, Shazinique Amros, Travanique Richards, Sabria Wilson, Shonorry Moxey, Toni Mckenzie and Tearra Davis, Nacarsha, Navanya, and Nasheka Nairn, Junessa Missick and Petranique Turnquest. Nephews and Grand Nephews: Darron, Nicolas, Ramon, Anton, Ron, Zion, Camello and Cameron Fernander, Johnathon Anderson, David Wilson Joshua, Isaiah, Mason and Tamarc Gibson; Cousins: Kiven & Prisca McDonald, Deborah, Kim, Anna, Elsie, Ruth Sophia, Princess Portia, Patrice, Marvin, Vernon, Philip, Charles, Ted, Salvatore, Doreo, Clarese, Cladette, Simion, Claudet, Claudia, Rette, David, Arlene Strachan, Schandles & Godfrey, Barry, Lavern, Patricia Rolle, James Curry, Mishap Curry. Allan& Jackson Mortimer, Andrew, Robert, Steven, Erick Maynard, Daniel Maynard, Rose, Brenda, James, Hall, Leroy Hall, Brent, Ricky, Corey Sean, Kendra, Shelly Taylor, Robby, Edmond, Jonathon, Alfonzo, Michelle, Tony, Shamaine Bexhelle, Warren Knowles, Ginger and Frankie Horton, Owen, Tino, & Justin Taylor, Sybille Taylor, Gail, Audrey, Brenda, Mack Tyrone Sands, Eleanor Andrew, Vendetta Russell, Harry, Ronnie, Janet and Patty Horton, Cynthia & Edd Gibson, Breon Maxwell & Maxsean Leary, Chuck, Margo and Carolyn Sands. Other Relatives and Friends: Lana Deal, Franklyn Wilson & Family, Hon. Tommy Turnquest & Family, Darvin (Luella) Rolle & Family, Tommy Sands & Family, Paula Gibson & Family, Godfrey (Helen), The Deveaux Sisters & Family, Joycelyn Mcintoch, Renaldo Pinder & Family, Sherryann Scavella & Family, Jacqueline Symonette & Family, Ed (Dorie) Morley & Family, Anishka (Bobby) Curry & Family, Quinton (Chenera) Carey & Family, Deborah Taylor & Family, Charles, Edward, Ron & The Hall Family, The Leary Family, The Bodie Family, Ashley Anderson & Family, Brian Major & Family, Pedro & Marco Bethel, Carlisa Seymour & Family, Sandy McPhee & Family, Carolyn Neely & Family, Toi’Dia Capron & Family Sharon (Anthony) Nairn & Family, Juan (Marilyn) Symonette & Family, Christopher Gould & Family, Denise Clark & Family, Rochelle Hunt & Family, Mike Carey & Family, Nora Smith & Family, Travus Butler & Family, Tracy Blair & Family, Katherine Kemp & Family, Doug Masio & Family, Nadia Esteve, Rolessa Farquharson, Marion Curry, M & R Delights, Jack’s Bay Club, Eleuthera Properties Ltd, Arawak Homes, North, South & Central Eleuthera Community, Rock Sound Community, The New Unity Fellowship Church Family and The Fountain of Life Church Family; numerous other extended family and friends. Viewing will be in the Garden of Precious Memories on Friday from 9am to 5 pm and at the church on Saturday from 9am until setvice time.
of Conch Sound, North Andros, Bahamas died on Friday, July 10, 2026 in Nicolas Town, Andros. Quintin was predeceased by his beloved mother: Linsamae Riley-Myers. He is survived by his father: Prince Myers Sr.; step mother: Jessica Storr-Myers; sister: Tamara Myers; brothers: Prince Jr., Kobe and Kovan Myers; step brother: Donovan Storr; uncles: Jerry, Emile, Evon, Daniel Miah, Chief Petty Officer Omara Miah, RBDF, Oscar and Foster Riley; aunts: Barbara Walkes, Jenamae Jones, Menera Riley, Commander Elizabeth Simms, RBDF, Sheneka Minnis, Dr. Sophia Milanov and Attorney-atLaw Samantha Miah; and numerous cousins and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to St Ambrose Funeral Home and will be announced at a later date.