Thursday, September 11, 2025
Due to the volume of Obituaries, today’s publication is in two sections
Funeral Service for SYLVIA MARY SEALY-GODET, 87
of Kool Acres, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday (TODAY) 11th September 2025 at Holy Family Catholic Church, Robinson Road. Officiating will be Fr. Jay Cartwright assisted by other members of the clergy. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Gardens, Soldier Road.
THANKS
IN LOVING MEMORY
Left to cherish fond memories of Sylvia are her Sisters: Maude O. Bain-Ollie, Miriam Forbes; Nieces: Amethyst BainDennis (Desmond), Mary Clarke, Kennie Stewart, Sabrina Tarver, Racquel McKenzie (Alpheus), Donna Francis, Valrie Dean (Nathantel), Leanor Pratt-Appleton; Nephews: Kurtz Ritchie (Carol), Mark and Kressville Ritchie, Dion and Harry Davis, Commander Willard Delancy II (Monique), Chrispin Delancy (Sharona), Jeffery Severe (Nellie), Robert Green (Leeoma), Kenneth Pratt (Euca), Alonso Pratt (Melvina), Kenneth Forbes (Joanne) Glen and Barry Pratt; Grandnieces and grandnephews: D’Juan Jayden Bain, Crystal, Chantell and Eugene Clarke, Givenchy Johnson, Tyriq and Tyrell McKenzie, Mikyle Ritchie (Dauida) Gabriel, Faith and Leanna Davis, Jasmine Lundy, Keziah Stewart, Regina Delancy, Willard Delancy III (Chelsea), Charisse Mazelin, Tracey Tarver, Chanese and Chrishay Delancy, Tracey and Ian Pratt, Stacey Sears, Ken Perigord Jr., Lester Perigord (Nadia), Florence, Sylvia, Verne and Vanessa Perigord, Wanda Dean Lightbourne (Corey); Sisters-in-law: Alma Davis and Clover Pratt; Other Relatives and Friends Including: The children and family of the late George E. Sealy, Stephen Sealy; Grandchildren: Lance Bodie, Lisa and Lamar Sealy; Great-grandchildren: Lance and Luke Bodie, Kacey Clare; Children of Theodore Francis Sealy, Nekia Sealy, Nestaea Sealy, and Theodore Elyett Sealy Grandchildren Mikai Nottage; Marie Sealy and family: Mario Duncanson (Italia); Children- Ariel Duncanson, Rome Sands, Angel, Marcian Duncanson; Children: Mason, Kalep, and Ashanti Duncanson; The children and family of the late Dr. John Godet: children: Eric (Yvette), Andre, Pam and John Jr. (Jennifer); grandchildren: Eric Jr., Aaron, Julian, Adrienne, Alexander, John, James and Joseph, Cypriana Burrows and family, Deborah Sands and family, Nelius Olibrice and family, Members of the Holy Family Church Parish, Managers, supervisors and staff of BATELCO (BTC).
The Family wish to inform you, that there will be no repass.
May Her Soul Rest In Peace!
THERE WILL BE NO PUBLIC VIEWING!
Funeral Service for
GORDON ANTONIO WONG, 86
of Hampden Road will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, 13th September, 2025 at The Most Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Trinity Way, Stapledon Gardens. Officiating will be Fr. Deangelo Bowe. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Gardens, Soldier Road.
Gordon is preceded in death by his wife: Ruth Melverna Wong; son: Clyde A. Bethell; mother: Rosa Turnquest; sister: Emerald Sands.
Left to carry on the legacy of wisdom, love and integrity are his Daughters: Faye Lightbourne, Lynn Wong, Elizabeth Wong-Taylor, Toni Wong-Lake; Son: Matthew Wong; Sons-in-Law: Isaac Lightbourne and Marlon Lake; Grandchildren: Michael Wong, Antonio (Tamara) Lightbourne, Antonio (Courtney) Wong, Dr. Andrew G. Taylor, Kristal (Jermaine) Storr, Fayleicha (Jevon) LightbourneKnowles, Lizandria Taylor, Tatiana Wong, Malcolm Wong, Brandon McPhee, Tiffany Gaitor, Freddy Spence Adderley; Great-Grandchildren: Teanna-Marie and Antonio Lightbourne Jr., Mia Wong, Kenzo and Imani Wong, Joshua and Jasmine Storr; Sisters: Eloise Johnson, Joycelyn Turnquest; Nieces & family: Lorraine (Michael) Duvalier, Kelcie (Lee) St. Claire, Keva (Harrington) McIntosh, Gail (Steven) Thompson, Philipa Shaw, Barbara (Colin) Newton, Lettiann (Lester) Brown, Phelesia Raynell Minus, Carla (Michael) Turnquest, Valaria (Shawn) Stacy Fox, Gina Shelly (Cy) Rahming, Shelly Cykita Bonaby, Bruceta Rahming, Nurse Lyndianna (Michael) Rahming, Bridgette Morrison; Nephews & Family: Ricardo (Mallinda) Johnson, Steven (Lynette) Johnson, Kyle Johnson, Keith (Ernestine) Sands, Andrew (Doreen) Sands, Kenworth, Kendrick, Raynardo, Eric and Kenny Minus, Andy (Lorille) Collins, Chris Collins, Steven (Angela) Collins, Brian (Chazelle) Collins, Churchill (Ernestine) Sears, Warrick Rolle, Fredrick Taylor; Sisters-in-law: Beverley Collins, Lerlean (Milo) Tejada; Brothers-in-law: Cyril Johnson, Kermit Ray Minus, Sr., Charles Collins; Clergy: Fr. DeAngelo and Mrs. Tennessee Bowe, Fr. Rondeno Rolle, Archdeacon Mark and Mrs. Mildred Fox, Fr. Roderick and Mrs. Yvette Bain, Canon Basil and Mrs. Sonia Tynes, Fr. Kari and Mrs. Kandis Marcelle, Fr. Ruel Strachan, Canon Norman and Mrs. Wendy Lightbourne, Canon Curtis and Mrs. Myrtle Robinson, Fr. Colin and Mrs. Revon Saunders, Deacon Preston Pinder, Fr. Ethan P.J. and Rev’d Anatol Ferguson; Other Relatives and Friends including: Tommy O. A. Turnquest and Mrs. Shawn Turnquest, Marvin and Mrs. Stacey Dames, Rt. Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis and Mrs. Patricia Minnis, Carlton and Gretchen Jones and family, Dame Ivy Dumont and family, Flo Mackey and family, Collin Fox, Beryl Edgecombe, Brenda Lamm, the family of the late Cora Gibson, the family of the late Geneva Sweeting, Trevor and Vincent Turnquest, Glen Major, Florinda Storr and family, Dianne Fox and family, Jacqueline Turnquest and family, Dodridge Hunt and family, Cassandra Cooper and family, Derek and Terry Benjamin and family, Dianna Lightbourne and family, Julie Cooper and family, Gordon Lightbourne
and family, Iris Moxey and family, David Rolle and family, Freddy Rolle and family, Randy Rolle and family, Robert Massie Pennerman and family, Rodney and Frances Williams and family, Cora Johnson, Patricia Mitchell and family, Olive Smith and family, Patricia Burke and family, Paula Bowleg, Richard and Kayla Darville, Dr. Robin and Carolyn Roberts and family, Christopher Lightbourn, The Brethren of his beloved District Grand Lodge of The Bahamas S.C. Lodge St Michael #1634, Sandra Gordon and family, Selena Curry, Patrice Curry, Quintin L. Curry Sr. and family, Joann Pennerman and family, Alice Minus, Estella Farrington, Errol and Ingrid Bethell and family, Anna Sears and family, Alfred Rolle, Herbert and Yvonne Stuart, Dr. Williamson Chea, Dr. Devaughn Curling, Dr. Gertrude Holder and family, Nurse Olivia Charles, Nurse Kerline Rodgers, Kingsley and Ruth Robinson and family, Charles and Veronica Adderley and family, Godfrey and Gaylene Burnside and family, Dwight Gibson and family, Vaughn and Vonya Albury and family, Antoinette Glinton and family, Ernestine Sherman and family, Adam and Lindsay Blake and family, Alginal and Marcia Coleby and family, Shammond Burrows, Mary and Mericha Walker, Gary and Marie Cooper and family, Sandra Bethel and family, Ray and Maria Culmer and family, Verona Atilus, Hugh and Perky O’Brien, Roy Adams, Bennett Minnis and family, Dr. Jenna Butler and family, Nolan Gaitor and family, Bran Seymour, Lysle Chase and family, Arthur Chase and family, Dr. Mitchell Lockhart and family, George Burrows and family, Atwell Pintard and family, Clement Foster and family, Laverne Bostwick, Maureen Wallace, Audette Shepherd, Grace Campbell, Perry and Cassandra Thompson, (Ret) Justice Marilyn Meeres, Frank and Earnestine Rahming, Cecilia Davis and family, Nicoya Neilly, Jeffrey Saunders, Tahesha Ingraham, Tabitha Morley, Raquel Sands, Vanessa Scott, Kola Jones, Constance Lightbourne, Gordon and Shari Lightbourne, Douglas and Ryan Hanna, Edwin Johnson, Lyndsay Dawn Adderley, Haily Flowers, Leroy Seymour, Gina Turner and family, Lorenzo Nixon and family, Corey and Teschandrel Bruney and family, Raine Roberts and family, Dr. Toi Johnson and family, Burton Conyers, Myrtle Minus and family, Cavalier Construction Company, The Turnquest family of Long Island, The community of Mackey Street, The Wrights, The Pennermans, The Bastian and Minus Families of Mangrove Cay and Lisbon Creek, The Stapledon Gardens Community–Dianne and Bernard Ferguson, The Bain Family, The Miller family, The Rolle family, The Sawyer family, The Greene family, The Kemp family, President Indira Demeritte-Francis and the Office of the Industrial Tribunal, Permanent Secretary Dr. Anya Symonette, The doctors, nurses and staff of the Princess Margaret Hospital, the staff of Oncology Consultants Bahamas, The staff of the Obstetrics & Gynecology Department of the Rand Memorial Hospital, The Church of the Most Holy Trinity; and a host of relatives and friends too numerous to mention that have played a role in the life of our beloved Gordon Antonio Wong.
May His Soul Rest In Peace!
Friends may pay their last respects at Bethel Brothers Morticians and Crematorium, #44a Nassau Street on Friday 12th September 2025 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Memorial Service for
MR. NORMAN ADAIR WHITLOCK JR., 82
of Carlisle, Cumbria, England, a resident of Little Blair, Blair Estates, will be held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Edmond Street, off Dolphin Drive, on Saturday September 13th 2025 at 2:00 p.m. Officiating will be Brother Joseph Major. Cremation was held.
He was predeceased by his son: Antonio Whitlock and sister: Susan Whitlock-Stubbs.
He is survived by his wife: Dorothea Whitlock; children: Julie (Gareth Torrens) Whitlock of Cumbria, England and Davinia (Taino) WhitlockBullard; Grand Children: Jaarad (Judy) Whitlock of Toronto, Canada, Ahndin Whitlock, Anna and Sarah Torrens of Cumbria, England and Sumayah Watkins of Toronto, Canada; Great Grand Children: Liam and Aaden Whitlock; Daughter-in-law: Leigh (Michael) WhitlockWatkins; Brothers-in-law: Alan Stubbs of Cumbria, England, Alfred (Monica) Morley, Pedro (Thelma) Davis; Sisters-in-law: Furline (Philip) Kemp, Francis (Granville) Brown, Jacklyn (Latario) Whymns, Violet Bovil of Miami, Florida; Nephews: Peter White of Cumbria, England, Rodrick (Lisa) Brown, Renardo Brown, Deangelo (Chernenka) Brown, Stefano Brown, Michael (Megan) Polhamus Jr., Tarahan (Lakeisha) Bethel, Pierre Bovil Jr., Akeem Bovil, Andre Bovil; Nieces: Tamara (Trevor) Miller Sr., Tamara Brown, Kadisha and Taneisha Morley, Tianna Brown, Tarra Davis, Michaela and Michelle Polhamus, Lataria Whymns, Charmaine Higgs; Uncle-in-law: Rudolph (Patricia) Turner of Orlando, Florida; Aunt-in-law: Althea Turner-Neilly Cousins-in-law: Dino (Jackie) Munroe, Valarie King, Sandra Ferguson, Sharon (Walter) Newman, Ethel Laramore, Clifford, Rudy, Chris, Deon, and Derrick Turner, Charles, Beulah, Barbara and Yvonne Rolle, Lorene Green,
Anthony (Crystal) Adderley, Prince (Jeanette) Turner Jr. of Plant City, Florida, Patricia Turner-Haynes of Plant City, Florida, Pandina Turner-Hutchinson of Lakeland, Florida, Pantrina Turner-Small of Lakeland, Florida, Katie Desus-Coffee of Atlanta, Georgia, Patricia Miller, Randy Neilly, Tereza Rahming-Jacques, Apryal RahmingMcPhee, Mebra Evans, Lateshia (John) Farrington, Jennifer, Sacha and Michael Hadland; “Adopted” Daughters: Deidre (Jamal) Bullard, Makayla (Alvin) Gulley, Tamara (Richard) Harrison, Tanya Pearce, Shaina (Peter) Borriello, Sherrell Johnson, and a host of other relatives and friends including: The Bullard Clan, Damar & Ebony Johnson, Ted & Shirley McSkimmings of Cumbria, England, Kathy Armstrong of Cumbria, England, Elaine Browe of Cumbria, England, Charlotte White & family of Cumbria England, Neil & Joanne Behagg & family, Luicito Bazard & family, Robyn & Clifford Rahming & family, Jannett & Civad McQueen, Joseph & Rosalie Major, Sidney & Deborah Outten, Monty & Cheryl Ritchie & family, Gwen & Gabby Tracy, Wellington & Deborah Gibson, Godfrey & Sandra Gardiner & family, Javon & Ashley Noel & family, Eddie & Sherry Minnis & family, Lyla Hepburn, Telsa Miller & family, Lionel & Dominique Martin & family, Marvin & Rhonda Arthur, Vance & Kenya McKenzie, Chuck and Deborah Cartwright, Ronan & Onan Lamore, Ethel Rolle, Eleanor Pinder, Anthony & Nancy Russell, The Hinzey, Colebrooke & Seymour family, Lisa Hanna & family, Lunier & Lunie Augustine, Reginald & Pam Taylor, Eugene & Tasha Arthur & Family, Carol Cunningham, Velthy Petty, Ronald & Cindy Key & family, Cora & Zamora Green, Dale Hanna, Shane & Jana Demerite, Debbie & Nathanial Burrows, Leon & Marlene Young, Stephen & Odette Madden, the family of the late, Sir Godfrey Kenneth Kelly, K.C.M.G., C.M.G., D.M., the family of the late David Albert Kelly CBE, Rick & Joanne Lowe & family, Luanne Smith & family, Aliya Smith, Donald & Arlene Clarke, James & Lisa Thompson, Leonard & Wendy Bain, Felix Beneby & family, Enoch Ferguson & family, Gladstone Whyms, Sean Gaitor, Clarice Hart, Christine McKenzie, Giovanni Darville, George Hanna, Elroy & Tara Collie, Charles & Erica Burrows, Franklyn Pearson & Family, Eric Curtis, Deangelo Deveaux, Jean Bethel, Mia Jones, Monique Bethel, Valencia Ramming, Trevaughn Darville, Garnell Cartwright, Tevin Lewis, Tasha Davis, the entire Fox Hill Congregation and the entire Nassau Motor Company family past and present.
Funeral Service for
GENEVIEVE DILL, 65
of Armbrister Street, Fox Hill will be held at 12:00 noon on Saturday, 13th September 2025 at St. Mark’s Native Baptist Church, Romer Street, Fox Hill. Officiating will be Rev’d. Dr. Carrington Pinder and Lady Sabrina Pinder assisted by other ministers of the Gospel. Interment will follow in St. Mark’s Church Cemetery, Fox Hill.
Genevieve is survived by a beautiful village that will continue to flourish and cherish her memories; Mother: Matriarch Thelma Dill; Son: Elvis Rolle Jr.; Daughter: Grade 1 – Immigration Officer Kenderia Dill; Grandchildren: Elvis Jr., Jerome, Elvin, Elvanique & Lilianna Rolle; Brothers: David (Sheryl) Adams, Prince (Tenise) & Samuel (Almida) Dill, & Thomas Ferguson; Sisters: Debra (Roderick) Knowles, Sheila & Sonia Dill, Willamae Mackey, Paula McKenzie & Patricia Wilson; Aunts: Nora Williams of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida & Patricia Thompson; Nephews: Jermaine (Lynette) Pratt, Stanley (Juliet) Lightbourn, David (Alexis) Barr, Brandon Knowles, Derek & David Adams Jr., Rickeno Seymour, Prince Jr., Tevon, Jowelle (Sherique), Renaldo, Jonathan (Royanna), Tryano (Enae) & Timothy (Keisha) Dill; Nieces: Britnee Demeritte, Charmaine Curry, Latisha (Charles) Rolle, Daevanda (Lendon) Johnson, Allison (Vikacy) Bastian, & Violet Dill; Grand Nephews: Jermaine Jr., Jaynaz, & Jalyn Pratt, David Barr III, Alexander Knowles, Terez Morley, Jamal Ferguson, Tion & Julian King Jr., David III, Alexander, & Khodee Adams, Xavier Rolle, Joden, Jyelle, Reynaldo Jr., Cornelius, Samuel, Treno & Treon Dill; Grand Nieces: Debbie & Sabria King, Lyndrea Pratt, Brandi Knowles, Aliyah Rolle, Davrielle Adams, Gabrielle & Isabelle Bastian, Tim-Brea, Jendayia, & Renaisha Dill; Cousins: Akia (Lamar) Ashley of Texas, Amanda Thompson, Nyssa, Troy (Ashley) Gaitor of Detroit, Michigan, Gloria-Lee Dixon, Linda & Dewey Freeman, & Chris Sheffield of Ft. Lauderdale, Elizabeth Cox, Sharnette Thompson, Naomi Knowles, Lolita Forbes, Phillip & James Smith; Friends: Maelene Edwards, Evelyn Forbes, Ethlyn Curtis, Wealthy Lewis, Philmore & Theresa Pratt, Mary Pinder, Gladys Johnson, Abigail Lewis, Marcella Moncur, Esther Cartwright, Pamela Armaly, Rosetta Roxbury, Dwaynenicher Anderson, Mary Peters, Samantha Morley, Patrick Thompson, Bridgette Smith, Deborah & Trevonya Skippings, & Kainell Brown; Other Relatives & Friends: Bishop Carrington & Rev. Doc Sabrina Pinder & Family, Nellie Wells & Family, Patronella Bain, Anthony Cash, Ricardo & Samuel Moss, Rodney Lloyd, Christopher Basden, Linton Richie, John Green, Samuel Rolle, Elvis Rolle Sr, Phillip Sweeting of New York, Raynold Demeritte, Marilyn Murphy, Ms. Laing, Toya Cox, Judy Gardiner, Tasha Hanna, Talisa Tinker, Suzette Ferguson, Shonelle Lynes, Lavern
Armbrister, Marilyn Brown, Brenda Karr, Berkoff Davis, Ruben Cartwright, Mr. King, Henry Darville, Zelma Albury, Patrice & Barbie Roberts, Rosemary Pratt, Audrey & Leslie Taylor, Mazilee Knowles, Marsha & Pope McKenzie, Antanell Ottley & family, Kristyi, Nataliah, Takayia Shaquana, & Garvin Allen, The Knowles family, Agnes Green & The Cash family, Bernie Collie & family, Derek Davis & family, Judy & The Moss family, Debbie Gibson & family, James, John,
Stephanie & The Knowles family, The Price family, Patrica Collins & family, The Armbrister family, Kathleen McKenzie & family, Robert Farrington & family, Charlene Curry & family, Leo Gardiner & family, The Hon. Frederick Mitchell & family, St. Mark’s Church family, Staff & Students of Sandilands Primary School, Bahamas Immigration Department – LPIA Staff, Doctors & Nurses of Female Medical 1, The Armbrister, Romer & Reeves Street families, & The entire community of Fox Hill.
May Her Soul Rest In Peace!
Friends may pay their last respects at Bethel Brothers Morticians and Crematorium, #44a Nassau Street on Friday 12th September 2025 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and at the church on Saturday 13th September 2025 from 11:00 a.m. until service time.
Death Notice for REV’D. JEROME LESLIE ROLLE, 90
of Hillside Park Road, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Thursday, 4th September, 2025.
He is survived by his wife: Gloria Rolle; daughters: Lynnia Rolle, Gathnie Chea and Kara Rolle; sons: Hornsby E.R. Rolle and Jerome L. Rolle Jr.; brother: Harcourt “Rip” Rolle; numerous grand and great grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
Funeral Service for
CYRIL EDROY McMILLAN, 87
of Golfcourse Blvd., Seabreeze Estates will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday 14th September 2025 at Grant’s Town Seventhday Adventist Church, Wellington Street. Officiating will be Pastor Craig Williams, Pastor Leslie McMillan, Pastor Wendell McMillan and Pastor Wilson Isnord assisted by other ministers of the Gospel. Interment will follow in the Western Cemetery, Nassau Street.
Cyril was preceded in death by his Parents: Daniel and Pearline McMillan; Brothers: Dr. Curtis McMillan Sr., Daniel McMillan Jr.; Cousins: Kenneth (Niki) Williams and Anthony Franks.
Cherished memories will forever linger in the hearts of his Wife: Rose McMillan; Children of Alice Mingo McMillan: Dr. Edroy (Stephanie) McMillan, Dr. Pearl “Denette” McMillan, Beverley (Craig) Williams; Bonus children: Brenda (Michael) Toote, Charlene Musgrove, Charles Gardiner; Grandchildren: Angelica, Alaya, Asher-Craig Williams, Olivia McMillan, Michael, Michelle, Brendan, Brendina Toote, Jasmine (Stephen) Clarke, Candice and Terez Musgrove, Branee and Brittany Gardiner; Great grandchild: Seth Clarke; Brothers: Dr. Leslie (Wealthia) McMillan, Dr. Wendell (Althea) McMillan; Inlaws: Thelma McMillan, Mellie Price, Thomas (Annie) Mingo, Lucine (Alma) Mingo, Margaret (Manley) Wilson; Nieces & Nephews: Dr. Curtis (Mahalet) McMillan Jr, Shelly McMillan, Jo (James) Steinwall, Sheryl (Pedro) Rolle, Terry (Dr. Reginald) Barnes, Deborah (Darrel) Russell, Dr. Coralie (Ethan) Adderley, Laurel (Kevin) Long, Wendell (Keisha) McMillan Jr., Evangeline Cartwright, Elizabeth (Sidney) Barr, Delores Major, Brenda (Jefferson) Newton, Genette Brown, Devenor Mingo-Bingham, Pamela (Parish) Armely, Calvin (Lisa) Mingo, Deone Wilson, Manley (Donette) Wilson, Alicia Wilson, Lucine (Maria) Mingo Jr., Cheryl (Matthew) Mitchell, Delrose (Clyde) Rashad, Mark (Desi) Mingo, Parish, Kent and Kirk Price, Denise Pratt; Host of other relatives and friends including: Phillip (Valerie) Franks, Willis, Peggy, Jaye, Phillip, Carolyn, Pauline, Carl, Gloria, Gary, Rhondalee, Kendal, Tina & Eric Knowles, Shirley Knowles, Nettica Symonette, Raquel Samuels, the Peterson Family (Ohio), and the Williams Sisters (Bermuda); Special thanks: Dr. Christopher Basden, Dr. Patrick Cargill, Dr. Gregory Pinto, Dr. Gina Archer, Deyar Knowles, Laura Turnquest, Caroline Sweeting, Care Teams Avita Emergency Department, Ontario Ohio, Ohio State University Hospital, Ohio’s Hospice, and Affinity Memorial Chapel, Columbus Ohio, Bethel Brothers Morticians and Crematorium, Grants Town Seventh-day Adventist Church.
The family apologizes for any names not mentioned. Please accept our deepest gratitude for your love, friendship, prayers and support extended during this difficult time.
May His Soul Rest In Peace!
Friends may pay their last respects at Bethel Brothers Morticians and Crematorium, #44a Nassau Street on Saturday 13th September 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and at the church on Sunday 14th September 2025 from 10:00 a.m. until service time
Death Notice for
KINGSLEY HARCOURT ROBINSON,
88
of Stapledon Gardens, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Saturday 6th September, 2025.
He is survived by his wife: Ruth Robinson; daughters: Tiana, Michelle and Yasmin Robinson and Maria Culmer; sons: Keith and Kevin Robinson, Terrill George, Marc and Korry Robinson and Ray Culmer; grandchildren: Kyle, Micheal, Kechelle, Kristian, Latavia, Kevin Jr., Zara, Taylor, Teryl and Trinity; sister: Brenda Archer; numerous great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends
Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date
Funeral Service for
HYNAH BEVERLY MAJOR,
88
of Tyler Street, Chippingham will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday 16th September 2025 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Boyd Road. Officiating will be Monsignor Alfred Culmer assisted by other members of the clergy. Interment will follow in the Western Cemetery, Nassau Street.
Left to cherish fond memories of this Proud Peacock and Dancing Queen are her children: Karen & Michael Smith, Kendal I. Major II, Pamela Major-Seymour (Grand Bahama), Voylee & Gregg Gordon, Trevor & Desiree Major, Darryl I, Marcel & Theresa Major, Kim Iturriaga, Marsha Turner-Major and Dario & Carla Fisher; Grandchildren: Kyle & Kian Smith, Melissa & Anwar McCartney, Kendal I. Major Jr., Rickelle Albury, Felisha Seymour, Randi & Jeffrey Smith, Tyler Gordon, Taris, TeRan, TeAna, Daria, Darryl II & Felice, Darrell Major, Alexandria Burrows, Justin & Aaron Major, Tornesha, Stevana, Steven and Tess Burrows, Tonelle & Derrick Cornish Sr., Christoph & Angelica, Juan & Glendia Iturriaga and Carlisa Davis; Great-Grandchildren: Kiande & Caya Smith, Izrial & Elijah McCartney, Kellon, Kellsey, Kaniel Albury, Kai Rahming, Finley, Emrie & Cannon Smith, Danae & Geoffrey Wray, Dana, Dione, Luna Major, Lamont McIntosh, Wynter Rose Mackey, Kaiden, Kiara & Knoxx Edwards, Korban Petit, Arya Rolle, Derrick Jr. & Derraj Cornish, Sanniya, Azariah, Arianna & Gea Iturriaga, Mayson Knowles and Zyra Williams; Great-great Grandchild: Majesty Wray; Nieces: Clenty Hinton, Jalna Bullard, Tiffany Saunders, Aniska Barnett and Anastacia Dawkins, Norvella Newman, Tonya Chacón, Kellie Horning, Catherine Newman and Angela Albury; Nephews: Vaughan Bullard, James Seymour, Ricardo (Rick) & Delores, Dwayne and Warren Newman, Sydney & Denise Elia and Philip Black; Aunt: Ruth Hamilton; Sisters-in-law: Barbara Bullard, Paula Newman, Patricia Bell, Cheryl Rox, Marilyn Moss, Donna Sweeting and Beatrice Ferguson; Brother-in-law: Gregory Rox; Grandnieces & nephews too numerous to mention; Extended family and friends: The descendants of: Reuben Rolle and the Rolle Town Family, Doris Richardson, Evelyn Roberts, Creola Ferguson, Kermit Rolle, Rev. Dr. Reuben Cooper, including Her Excellency Ruby Ann Darling, Deputy to the Governor-General, Agatha Delancy & Family, The descendants of Violet Rox, including The Hon. Keith Bell M.P. for Carmichael and Minister of Housing and Urban Renewal, Norma Lightbourne & The Basden Families, The Smith Family, Joyann Dorsett, Lorraine Henderson & Family, The Lockhart Family, The Scavellas, Agatha Beckles & Family, Larain Smith & Family, Millicent Fernander & Family, Thelma Pinder & Family, Dale Gray, Dean Patrick & Astrid Adderley, The Seymour Family, Genevieve Husbands & Family, Gaynor Johnson, Myrtle Kerr & Family, Stacey Colebrooke, Nevaeh &
Benjamin Bethel, Sharon Saunders & Family, Chanel Heastie and Ruth Robinson; Ladies of the Cards: Janet Rolle-McKenzie, Astrid
Adderley, Janet and Dedrie Cox, Rosita Duvalier, Iva Simmons, Eva Pratt, Patrice Antonio and Prudence Mackey; Community Family: Monsignor Alfred Culmer and the entire St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Family, The Hon. Alfred Sears, M.P. & Family, The Fort Charlotte Branch of the Progressive Liberal Party, Fort Charlotte Seniors, Urban Renewal, The Community of Fort Charlotte, Freeport Gospel Chapel Family; numerous Godchildren and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention. We apologize for any and all omissions.
May Her Soul Rest In Peace!
Friends may pay their last respects at Bethel Brothers Morticians and Crematorium, #44a Nassau Street on Monday, 15th September, 2025 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and at the church on Tuesday, 16th September, 2025 from 8:30 a.m. until service time.
Death Notice for
PHILIS
NAIRN-KEMP, 42
of Sea Beach Estates, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Tuesday 2nd September 2025.
She is survived by her son: Jaden Kemp; mother: Cleo Grant; sister: Philisia Nairn-Chisholm; brother: Cleophil Nairn; grandmother: Rosie Grant; aunts: Michelle and Chimene Grant, Jacquelyn Cox, Linda Duncombe, Eucharia and Catherine Nairn; uncles: Claudius, Calvin, Errold, Melvin and Percy Grant and Hencil Ferguson; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
Funeral Service for
Hansel Alexander Moss, 66
a resident of Cockburn Town, San Salvador will be held at New Vision Baptist Church, Dignity Gardens on Friday, September 12, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Rev. Leonard Clarke, assisted by Rev. Franklyn Clarke. Cremation will follow.
He is predeceased by his Parents: Doris MossBridgewater and Franklyn Clarke Sr.; Sister: Rev. Jennifer Ferguson; Brothers: Lewis Clarke & John Clarke; Brother-in-law: Huel Richards Sr.
Left to cherish his memories are his Loving Wife: Erica Moss; Daughter: Training Corrections Officer - Kenya Storr; Brothers: Franklyn (Katie) Clarke, Leonard (Paula) Clarke, Rufus (Ivrance) Clarke, Phillip Clarke & Deputy Commander of DEU - Elvis (Devon) Miller; Sisters: Rochelle Richards, Esthermae Clarke, Louise Clarke & Rachel Clarke; Aunt: Faydora Hanna; Mother-in-Law: Wendy Storr; Father-in-law: Eric Storr; Brothers-in-law: Bishop Dr. Stanley G. (Irene) Ferguson, Dexter (Sirad) Storr, Dyesun Storr, Doyle Storr Sr. & Deron Storr; Best Friend: Geoffrey (Bernadette) Hanna; Spiritual Mentor: Cheryl Seymour; Nieces & Nephews: Riché & Amber Richards, Nicolette Sands, Reagan Jones, Danielle, Zoey & Jahzara Storr, Kimberly (Shane) Gibson, Quetelle (George) Duncombe of Canada, Deacon Racquel (Dr. Foster) Knowles, Shantell Ferguson, Corrections Officer - Stanya Ferguson, Lakeisha Butler, Sandeira Kemp, Janovia Reckley, WPC 4457 Kendra Sands, Tiffany, Sharea and Leonette Clarke, Huel Richards Jr., Doyle Storr Jr. & Dallas Storr, Aiden, Kendal Sands, Johnathan Pratt, Marvin Sargeant, PC17 Christopher, Leonard, Leonardo (Hendriece), & Ustinov Clarke, Marvin Sargent and Trevano Green; Grand nieces & nephews: Joshua, Justin & Jessica Duncombe, Johnathan, Foster Jr. & Logan Knowles, Deuel Jr. & Gabriel Newton and Lamaya Beneby. Cousins: Rev. Ismae Butler & Family, Ms. Betty Walkine & Family, Ms. Patricia Dames & Family, Ron Dames & Family, Lorraine Davis & Family, Mr. William & Vernaldo Deal & Family, Mr. Billy Saunders & Family, Mrs. Janet McDonald & Family, Mrs. Rose Powell & Family, Mrs. Cleo Williams & Family, Theresa, Randolph Taylor & Family, The Bridgewater Family, The Clarke Family, The Moss Family, Kim Hawkins & Family, Kayla & Kim Rahming & Family, Mrs. Melvina Poitier & Family, Althea Ferguson & Family, Kendal Farquharson, Arnold Farquharson Jr., Major’s Cay & Colonel Hill Family of Crooked Island, Glen, Ednold and Robert Farquharson & Family, Prescola Williamson, Mrs. Doris Rolle & Family, Arlene Poitier & Family, Jennifer Ingraham & Family, Denise Adderley & Family, Keva Watson & Family, Shannon Ighodaro City Councilwoman, Miami Gardens Florida. Numerous Family and Friends: Dave (Renae) Williams, Mecheal (Gregory) Louis, Lynden
(Makeda) Johnson, Peggylee Willams, Chris “Hammer” Keely, Mr. Winston Bonaby & Family, Helen Russell & Family, Latheria King & Family, Cardinal Lightfoot and Family, Lynette Johnson, Bianca Williams, Devon Kareem, Tamar Russell, Anita Thelamour, Janet Cooper & Family, Frances Lord & Family, Andrew Saunders & Family, Teshura & Linda Wallace, Pastor Johnathan Knowles & Family, Club Med Columbus Isles, Flex Gym members, Staff of United Estates Primary School, Rev. Roselyn Astwood & Family, Bishop Rudolph & Pastor Linda Balfour & Family, Bishop Lockwood & Rev. Florence Deleveaux & Family, Bishop Gloria Ferguson & Family, The New Free Community Holiness Baptist Church, New Vision Church Family, The San Salvador Community, The San Salvador Community Clinic, Bishop Tony Hanna and Family, Hon. Prime Minister Philip Edward Davis, KC., Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, Albertha Stuart & Family, Timothy Johnson & Family, Mr. & Mrs. Andrew McKenzie & Family, Mr. & Mrs. Orman Rolle & Family, Rochelle Lightbourne & Family, Sherrell Russell & Family, Mr. Dennis & Cheryl Seymour & Family, The Winters Family, The Newry Family, The Walkine Family, Deacon Lovenia King & Family, Elder Johnny & Karen Short, Andrew & Jennifer Richards & Family, Dominic & Laverne Richards & Family, The Storr Family, Betty Adderley & Family, Utia Rolle & Family, Insurance Management Ltd. Family, Ministry of Housing and Infrastructure Development Unit. Dr. Levard Roberts & Team, Dr. Bimal Francis & Team, Dr. Duane Sands & Team, Dr. Charles Lucas & Team.
Death Notice for
Harriet Savilda Johnson, 66
a resident of Hawthorne Road, Oakes Field and formerly of New Bight, Cat Island, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Thursday, September 4th, 2025.
She is survived by two daughter: Shanta Clarke Princess Musgrove; two sons: Shon Johnson and Anthon Pinder; seven grandchildren; four sister: Princess Gilbert, Madeline Darling, Rosemary Cartwright and Joan Dean; two brother: Anthony and Rufus Johnson; aunt: Rowena Gilbert; a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral Service for
Mrs. Rebeeca “Joy” Taylor-Neely, 91
a resident of Swains Mangrove Cay, South Andros and formerly of Bimini Ave, The Grove, will be held at St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church, 3rd & 4th Street, The Grove on Monday September 15th, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Father Simeon Roberts and other Ministers of The Gospel. Cremation will follow
Left to cherish her memory, Daughters: Karen Veronica Taylor (Kenneth Lowe) of Atlanta, Georgia, Marguerite Ann Taylor, Mary Taylor, Barisha Taylor (Nicholas), Kristian Ashley Taylor. Sons: John William Munroe (Atlanta, Georgia), Rudy Farguharson (Felicia Edwards West Palm Beach, Florida), Samuel, Michael of Nassau, and Nicholas Taylor (Barisha) of Mangrove Cay, Andros. Sister: Olive Cooper Lockhart (Nassau/West Palm Beach, Florida). Sisters-in-law: Shirley Lockhart (Clifford) Nassau, Gloria Lockhart (George) West Palm Beach, Florida, Gloria Taylor (Freeport). Aunts: Barbara McKinney and Yvonne Miller. Brother-in-law: Gladstone Taylor (Deadman’s Cay, Long Island). Grandchildren: Princeton (Florida), Quinton Munroe (Georgia), Anthony Daniels Jr.(Georgia), Justin Green (Florida), Opriel (Eleuthera), Mia (New Jersey), Michael Jr., Majestie, Matthew (Florida), Brandon (Shayla Byers - New Jersey), Sky, Takai, Kristian Taylor, Sean Taylor, Tia Moss (Bimini), Alfarez Taylor, Quincia Taylor. Great-grand children: Princeton Jr. and Jonathan Munroe (Florida), Justice Green (Florida), Micah Whiskey (Georgia), Aryianna Thompson, Callia Moxey (Mangrove Cay, Andros), Roynique “Diamond” Whymms and Quinton Smith (Nassau), Emerald and Royal Seymour (Freeport). Nieces and Nephews: William-Miser (Deidre “Dee Dee Deveaux), Andrew (Palmer) Cooper, Janet Miller, Christopher, and Father Noel Clarke, Samantha (Hero), Shantavia aka Gooey, Germaine, Sharad Cooper, Nikita Miller Brathwaite (Ian, Nathaniel, Anthony) Brathwaite, Antonia Miller McCartney (Khalil, Khellan, Khalia McCarthney), Janique Miller, Jermaine (Jayden, Paige), Clifford (Tavia, Cael,), Analia Lockhart, Paul, Alfred Jr. Taylor , George Jr. (Kema, Micalia (Brandon), Alexis, Jason), Aaron (Angela, Madison, Aaron Fr, Joshua, Portia), Anthony (Charlotte, Zion, Lauren, Linai, Lane) and Noble (Terri, Faith, Terri Jr, Honor), Joe (Carolyn, William Jr.), Joyceann, Dorene, Linda, Johnny and Leonard Lockhart (West Palm Beach, Florida), Kevin, Theresa Lockhart (Mangrove Cay, Andros), Paulette Lockhart, Renee and Rochelle Rahming, those related to the late Osbourne Lockhart (grandfather) of Ragged Island, George O. Lockhart (father) of Mangrove Cay, Andros, Paul Taylor and those related to the late Otis George and Evelyn E. Taylor nee Wright (in laws) of Deadman’s Cay, Long Island, Lolamae, Rosemary and George Green and Family, Dennisha King, Stevette Green. A host of other relatives and friends: Sybil Neymour (North Andros) Paula Saunders, Bessie Rolle, Beverly, Ophelia, Patricia and entire extended Rolle Family, Joel Moxey, Pledge Green, Arnold Forbes, Patrice Forbes, Flora “Mikki” Rahming, Marguerite Redding and Family, Tessa Bullard, Lisa Darling (West Palm Beach), Felicia Edwards (West Palm Beach) Kenneth Lowe (Atlanta Georgia) Anthony Daniels Sr. (Atlanta, Georgia),
Alvin Clarke and Family, Jason, Jackie, Lynn, Delton, Telcina Green and Family, George Bowe and Family, Shenique Barr and Family, Bimini Avenue Family, Smith Family, Taurus, Richie, Uncle, Sharon, Chrissi and entire Duncombe Family, Judy Darling, Kenneth Fernander and Family, William Prince Johnson and family, Brown Johnson Family, Gloria, Ceddy, Fred Garland and Family, Marcus and Shavonne Wilson, Edith, Shanique and Ethel Barr and Family Sandra Mingo, Sherry Elghoni, Jackie Prichett Hall (Atlanta) and family, Nicki Franks (Atlanta), Jaunice Brown and family and Sheila Meeks and family (West Palm Beach). Stephanie Permenter and family (Orlando), Barry Pinder and Family, Nesline Rolle and Family of the late Cleola “Aunt Clee” Dean of South Andros, Allison Taylor Levarity, Quinton Levarity III, Nova Taylor and Family. Mangrove Cay Families: Rose Belasco, Flowers Greene, Penny Armbrister, Brenda Colebrooke, Cleola Wilson, Dianne and Absalom Cash, Marie Major, Douglas and Vernita Saunders, Vernita and Prince King, Mrs. Francita Nairn, Althea King Adderley and Family Percy, Bulla, Alton and Jordan Bain, Emily Bastian (Ridgeland Primary), UJ Smith, Joe Green and Family, Keith and Leonora Robinson, Veronica, Cynthia Green and Family Annemae Clarke Rolle, Gelita Perpall and Family, Mrs. Pat Greene, Mrs. Cheryl Bastian and Swains Cay Lodge (Enid and Noel, Pamela), Garrinique, MJ and Noah, Leonora Braynen and Family, Garnell Green and Family, Eddie and Lily Clarke, Pamela Lundy and Family, Alice Bastian and Family, Demetrius Moss and Family, Dianne Rolle and Family, Dorecka Green and Family Nurse Densa Bethell, Nurse Andrea Deveaux and Family, Dr. Taylor Mrs. Greene and family, Leanna and George Clarke, Catherine Nairn, Sheria and Harry Saunders, The Kemp Family, King Family, Greene Family, Belle Family, Clarke Family, Minister Leon Lundy, Mr. Bain and Family, Jolly Family, The Moxey Family, The Smith Family, Melanie King, Dennis King, Olivia Adderley, Kendra King, Devard and Devaughn King, Nurse Gina and Norris Rolle, Prudence Jones, RJ and Mookie. Condolences also extended from: St Cecilia Catholic Church Family (especially Andre Hamilton and family Keva Cargill, Michelle Munroe, Paula Jones, Mrs. Roberts, Mrs. Aranha, Mrs. Colajean Butler, Mrs. Lewis, Ms. Doreen, Jennifer, Sophie, SC Women’s Auxiliary), PLP Mangrove Cay, Andros Branch, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. - Fall 2022 Line 20 Degrees of DSTinction, Bethune Cookman University Alumni (especially Class of 1991), Humprey and Susan Simmons and Family, Lisa Gibson Woodside and Family, Tonya Scavella Hanna and Family, Desarae Romer and Family, The Caystone Family (especially Wendy, Indira, Ralandra, Liz, Simone, Bishop, Sheldon, Anya, Anja, Rochelle), Ngaio Hinsey and Family, Camille Moss and family, Shakera Johnson and Family, Lynette Bain, Condolences from Malta Europe – (Joanna Attard and Family, Dr. Stephen and Sandra Brincat, Ian Fsdani, Vanda Fsandi, Ranier Fsadni, Carla Peralta and Astrid Scerri), Minister Michael Halkitis, Minister Shanendon Cartwright, The Munroe Family, The Farquharson Family, Dr. Cindy Dorsett and Family, Dr. Crispin Gomez. PMH Rehab Family (Mr. Ferguson, Christine Brown, Dr, Hanlin, Dr, Rollins and entire staff), Yvonne Peterman, Jenetha, Cricket, Charnice and Mani, Stephanie Permenter and Family and Sheila Meeks and Family (West Palm Beach), Nikki Franks and Family (Georgia), Isheka “Kenny” Ellis, Ronald “Muckus” Martin, Eugene, Jason, Leta.
Friends may pay their last respects at Demeritte’s Funeral Home, Market Street, from 12-6:00 p.m. on Friday.
Funeral Service for
Christopher Wilfred Poitier, 65
a resident of Mahogany Street, Pinewood Gardens, will be held at Christ The King Anglican Church, Ridgeland Park West on Saturday September 13th, 2025 at 11:00 a.m.
Officiating will be Archdeacon Dwight H. L. Rolle and other Ministers of the Gospel. Cremation will follow.
He is predeceased by his father: Fredrick Poitier; brother: Freddie Emil Poitier; sister: Marva Poitier.
Left to cherish his memories are, Wife: Mrs. Virginia Poitier; Mother: Mrs. Bloneva Coakley-Poitier; Children: Christopher Poitier, Sheena Bootle, Andrea; Grandchildren: Jade Bootle; Siblings: Joseph, Freddie Anthony, Angela and Mario Poitier, Broquelle Poitier-Brice; Brothers-In-Law: Franklyn Brice, Dennis Gilbert; Sisters-in-law: Charmaine Poitier, Barbara Dorsett, Anniemae Poitier and Wendy Gilbert; Nieces:Deiandra, Jade, Jayden and Tevenique Poitier; Nephews: Anthony, Bryton, Keanu, Tevin, Deiandro and Brandon Poitier; Uncles: Dorrington Poitier, Sidney Bain and Israel Bodie; Aunts: Florine Bain, Maria and Paulette Poitier; Relatives and Friends including: Olive, Nevelon, Kenya and Karin Gaitor, Maria, Raymond Sr., Renaldo and Raymond Farquharson, Gregory, Patrice, Kyle, Kade, Koen, Eric, Tasha, Alexis, Sheryl, Shanda, Glenroy and DeAndre Bodie, Anthony and Sheena Dames, Donald, Christopher, Averil, Florinda, Monique, Carolyn and Tina Wright; Dr. Charmaine Bodie and Shamarie, Denton and Rashon Bain, Deno, Alexandria and Destinee Hamilton, Pedro, Anthon, Larissa, Ruthine, Josephine, Emil Doc, Emery, Pernell, Shonley, Ricardo, Edney, Vandyke, O’Neal, Corey Poitier Paulamae and Jamin Bowleg, Patricia, Kishna, Karlisa, Carlton Rolle, Ruthmae, Trevor, James, Gregory, Michael, Antonio, Ann, Cheryl, Shervin, Atiya Coakley, Marilyn, Dereck and John Neymour, Ashanta Stuart, Curtis, Edwin, Jerry, Mark, Troy Coakley, Deborah, Marcia, Erica and Frankie Drakes (Orlando, Fla), Deborah, Walter, Waldez and Shakara Russell, Kenva and Dario Gibson (Cedar Harbour, Abaco), Sonia Miller & Family, Terrance, Shanique, Charlow & Sharell, Christine McKenzie, Annabell and Annae Rolle, Theophilis and Wanda Coakley, The Minnis, The Lewis, The Cargill, The Rolle, The Coakley Families of Calabash Bay, Andros, Marcfarlene Pennerman, Richmond and Mark Maycock and Family, Everette Ingraham, Honorable Mario Bowleg M.P. for Garden Hills, The Bowleg Family, Deana Fox, Vado Demeritte, Ian Curry, Christine Knowles, Bernadette Rolle, Suzette Johnson, Donna Topey, Katherina Rolle, Patrick Rahming, Rowena Knowles, Delvin & Alfreda Wallace, Hanna Brice & Family, Yvonne
Coakley & Family, Kelson Taylor and Family, Rhodrick Robinson and Family, The Gilbert Family, The Deveaux Family, Archdeacon Dwight Rolle and the family of Christ The King Anglican Church, Reverend Anatol Ferguson, Canon Stephen Davies, Father I Ranfurly Brown, The Staff of Atlantis, Logistics Department (Stewarding, Banquet, Conference Services), Anthen Mortimer, Linda Stednick, Shevin James, Dwight Newbold and family, Simon Johnson, Anthen Mortimer, Ervin Lightbourne and the staff of Bahama Rental, Linda Stednick, Charles Colebrooke, Claudius Stuart, Alex, Loxley and Arthur Major Terrance Forbes Staff of the Courts Department, The C.A.P. Family.
Friends may pay their last respects at Demeritte’s Funeral Home, Market Street, from 12-6:00 p.m. on Friday & on Saturday at the church from 9:00 a.m. until service time.
Death Notice for Abigail Juanita Louis, 65
a resident of Burial Ground Corner, passed away at Princess Margaret Hospital on Tuesday September 2, 2025.
She is survived by her husband: Alex Louis; two children: AliciaAkera Sands and Amecko Bethel; four grandchildren: Amara Francis, Amarion Munroe, Brielle Bethel and Jermey Sands Jr.; three sisters: Choral Ann Bastian, Vandolyn McIntosh and Edith Daxon; son-in-law: Jermey Sands Jr.; a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Funeral Service for
Minister Charles Wesley Munnings, 69
of #36 Bougainvilla Boulevard, South Beach Estates will be held on Saturday, 13th September, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at Southside Christian Church International, #1 Dignity Gardens, off Carmichael Road, Nassau, The Bahamas. Officiating will be Apostle Dr. C. Clifford Smith III, assisted by Other Ministers of the Gospel. Interment will be held at Lakeview Memorial Gardens and Mausoleum, John F. Kennedy Drive and Gladstone Road.
Left with cherished memories are his loving and devoted wife of 49 years, Elder Cherilyn Marie Munnings; Two Sons: Corey Wesley (Donette) and Carlos Wayne Munnings; Four Grandchildren: Coranique Kadejah, (Orlando, Florida), Colten Tahj, (West Palm Beach, Florida), Cari Rose Marie and Caira Delaney Munnings; Bonus Mother: Elder Virginia Major; Bonus children: Supt. Min. Elvis and Devon Miller, Min. Delsha Hendricks, Sis. Samantha Harvey, Sis. Bonnie Gaitor, Sis. Ivrance Clarke; Two Sisters: Carol (Vernal) Brown and Vanessa Horton; Other Siblings: Ruiz (Ingrid) and Basil Munnings Jr. (Minnesota), Carmen, Lynette and Shelley Munnings, Ingrid Johnson, Janice Missick, Wilhemina Thurston and Faye Pickstock; Bonus Siblings: Apryl Major, and Carolyn Richardson; Aunt: Ms. Paula Gibson; Three Uncles: Frank (Freeport), Andrew and Williams Munnings; Twelve Nieces: Astrid Bodie, Rev. Dr. Vanda Rahming, Vanria (Captain Eddins) Taylor, Mechela McCartney, Laverne Rahming, Rosetta Rahming, Kimily Curry, Amanda (Lavar) Johnson, Samantha Oaks, (North Carolina), Larricka, Larrinee Nottage and Allena Johnson; Eight Nephews: Godfrey Rahming Jr., Emrad Rahming, Shane and Quentin (Nicholette) Bethel, Olando (Keisha) Davis, Jason (Malderine), Christopher and Denizio (Monique) Horton; Forty Grandnieces and Nephews including: Amber Bodie, Tabitha (Trevor) Smith, Vackane Evans, Fariba Hepburn, Ke’shia Gaitor, Brent and Jade McCartney, Markell, Miguel and Maleeya Curry, Jayde Horton, Christopher Horton Jr., Denizio Jr. and Denizia Horton, and Kaitlyn and Kade Johnson, Nicholas and Devonte Munnings; Numerous Cousins including: Pauline Robinson and family, Patrick Cargill and family (Canada), Icelyn Woods, Michael (Joan) Gibson and family, Mahalia (Graham) Johns and family, Antionette Sands and family, Lana Deal and family, Lisa Gibson and family, Don (Carolyn) Gibson and family, John Gibson Jr. and family and Cassius Gibson; Two Sisters-in-law: Marilyn Tinker and Carolyn Conliffe; Two Brothers-in-law: David Johnson and Walter Missick; Other Relatives and Friends including Cindy Thompson and family, Catherine
Roxborough and family, Sandra Munnings, Judith Major, Veronica Reckley and family, Mrs. Betty Butler and family, Mr. Daniel Reckley and family, Rev. Dr. Deon McKinney and family, Bishop Dr. Derrick Knowles, Pastor Dr. Alfredo and Bridgeann Burrows, Rev. Arthur Charlton, Clement and Francis Russell, Althea Hamilton-Grant, Sharon Thompson, Brad Bowe, Ministry of Public Works Security Department, Apostle Dr. C. Clifford III and Co-Pastor Dr. Judy L. McIntosh Smith, Elders, Ministers and members of Southside Christian Church International, especially the Greeters and Ushers Ministry, Kings Club Ministry and the Seniors Group and others too numerous to mention.
Special thanks to: Elder Carolyn Bethel, Sis. Apryl Major, Sis. Carolyn Johnson, Dr. Drexel Williams and the Golden Gates Clinic staff, Dr. Don Diego Deveaux and the Oak Tree Medical staff, Dr. R. Geoffrey Sweeting and The Eye Doctor staff, Prescription Parlour Pharmacy staff, Management and staff of Demeritte’s Funeral Home and Lakeview Memorial Gardens and Mausoleum.
Friends may pay their last respects at Demeritte’s Funeral Home, Market Street, from 12-6:00 p.m. on Friday & on Saturday at the church from 9:00 a.m. until service time.
Death Notice for
Danny Livingston Moxey, 68
a resident of #29 Harrison Square, Yamacraw Beach Estates, passed away at his residence on Sunday, September 7th, 2025.
He is survived by his sister: Julia Munroe; brother: Solomon Rolle; nieces & nephews: Valerie, Clifton (Betty), Shellia (Rev. Dr. Everette Brown (deceased,) Valentino (Sheral), Stephen, Bernard Brown; Wayne (Palm), Maranda L, & Kimberly Monroe; Fabian (Enid) & Nurse Jenniemae Stuart; Darvin (Ella), Darnell (Edwin), Julian (Abby), & Sean Rolle; Kristy (Corey) Williams, Dorran (Nicole), Christopher Moxey; a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later
Funeral Services for
Pedro “Kitty” Simon, 40
a resident of Marsh Harbour, Abaco, will be held at St. Georges Anglican Church, Montrose Avenue on Saturday September 13, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. Officiating will be Canon Andrew Toppin. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Gardens, Soldier Road.
He is survived by his mother: Rochelle Moss; father: Jeffrey Simon; stepmother: Candice Simon; 4 brothers: Jerome, Jeffrey Jr., Nikeil & Justin; sisters: Candia, Keva, Ashley & Brittany; grandfather: Leslie Lopez; aunts: Linda Bridgewater, Stephanie & Wendy Colebrooke, Cessalene Whyte, Mae Culmer & Monique Barton; uncles: Zhavardo, Kenny, Cruz Whyte; step grandfather: Cecil Whyte; numerous nieces & nephews & a host of other relatives & friends
Friends may pay their last respects at Demeritte’s Funeral Home, Market Street from 12-6:00 p.m. on Friday & on Saturday at the church from 9:00 a.m. until service time.
Natasha Monique Cash, 53
a resident of Armbrister Street, will be held at St. Paul’s Baptist Church, Fox Hill on Saturday September 13th, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. Officiating will be Bishop Dr. J. Carl Rahming and other ministers of the Gospel. Cremation will follow.
Left to celebrate her life, Mother: Alsaida Griffth; Father: Errol Cash; Grandmother: Anges Griffith; Stepmother: Vernell Cash; Sons: Mark and Dario Cash, Alexiou Miller, D’angelo Pinder; Daughter: Alexis Miller; Grandchildren: Karden Cash Jr. and Dario Cash Jr.; Brothers: Ricardo Griffin, Tenile Wilson, Jermey Saunders, Jamal Errol Charles Carfo Carvon Christian Darren Kelly Taquino Tevin Cemetrio and Terrol Cash; Sisters: Errolisa Charlow and family, Shenique, Cash Chariene Cash Tamaka Simmons and Family Charmone Simmons and Family; Uncles: Alvin, Adrian,
Christopher Griffith, Arnold Cash, Willie Armstronge and Family, Rev. Jacob Hanna; Brother-in-law: Jeffery Mackey; Aunts: Alberta Stuart, Annamae Hanna and Agatha Griffith, Patricia Hart, Myrtle Armstrong, Deirdre and Family. Aunt-in-law: Sherryann Griffith; Grand Uncle: Edward Wilson; Sisters-in-law: Caludine Wilson and Latoya Cash; Nieces: Lakasha Davis, Rickeisha Raven, Rishika Shandeka Griffin, Darineka Forbes, 21 nieces from the Cash Family; Nephews: Ricardo, Rashad, Ricario Griffin, Kriston, Kristan, Krisoff, Tenico Wilson Hubert Mackey Jr.; 25 nephews from the Cash Family; Numerous cousins, Numerous Other Relatives and Friends including: Oswald Moss, Kristen Scavella, Bishop Roy Burrows and family, Bishop Carl Rahming and family, Rev. Bodie and family, Linda Williams and family, Bishop Stanely Ferguson and family, Bishop Evans and family, Bishop Storr and family.
Friends may pay their last respects at Demeritte’s Funeral Home, Market Street, from 12-6:00 p.m. on Friday & on Saturday at the church from 9:00 a.m. until service time.
Death Notice for
Hugh Richard Bastian, 56
a resident of Gregory Town, Eleuthera, passed away at Princess Margaret Hospital on Tuesday September 10th, 2025.
He is survived by his, Wife, Cheryl Bastian; 3 Children Ricardo Jr. and Shavardo Bastian, and Mrs. Sherika Rolle; 5 brothers: Tyrone, Loran, Keven, Terrence and Quentin Bastian; 4 Sisters: Mrs. Donna Wood, Mrs. Vinnah Adderley, Mrs. Donna Bullard and Mrs.Ursula Smith of Gregory Town, Eleuthera; a host of other relatives and friends
Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Death Notices for
Ruth Elaine Thompson, 65
a resident of #19 Ross Corner, passed away at Princess Margaret Hospital on Friday, September 5th, 2025.
She is survived by her two sons: Joey Storr and Phillip White; mother: Macelene Larrimore; niece: Katina Cornish; a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Leon Leroy Taylor, 66
a resident of Domingo Heights, passed away at his residence on Sunday, August 31st, 2025.
He is survived by his two children: Andre Taylor & Paul Williams; six grandchildren: Azaria, Akari and Aubree Taylor, Phoneix, Dwight and Sai Williams; eight sisters; six brothers; a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Wendell Obediah Walkes Jr., 45
a resident of Palm Tree Avenue, The Grove, passed away at Princess Margaret Hospital on Monday, August 25th, 2025.
He is survived by his mother: Donna Mae Walkes; brother: Corey Walkes; sister: Kathrina Walkes Trett; a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Clifford Rudolph Riley Jr., 55
a resident of Baldwin Avenue, passed away at Princess Margaret Hospital on Thursday, September 4th, 2025.
He is survived by his mother: Louise Grant; two children: Asia and Amiah Riley; two brothers: Mario and Ricardo Riley; two sisters: Raquel and Sherece Riley; a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Funeral Service for
Funeral Service For
Trevor Cooper, 66
a resident of Eleuthera, Bahamas will be held at Wesley Methodist Church, Savannah Sound, Eleuthera on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. Officiating will be Rev. Harold Culmer assisted by Rev. Dr. Clinton Josey and other ministers of the Gospel. Interment will follow in Savannah Sound Public Cemetery, Savannah Sound, Eleuthera.
Left to cherish his memories are his children: Trevor Cooper Jr. and Trevon De’Shawn Davis; brothers: Retired Police Officer #35 James Cooper and Frank Cooper – Riverside Funeral Chapel Director; sisters: Mrs. Joyce Culmer, Emily Ferguson, Edith, Olga Wilchcombe and Paulina Cooper; grandchildren: Trevor W. Cooper III, Justice A. Cooper, Majesty D. Cooper, Honor T. Cooper; daughter-in-law: Alice Cooper; Brotherin-law: Gerald Wilchcombe; sisters-in-law: Judy Cooper and Paula Cooper; nieces & nephews: Carl Culmer, Carletta Culmer, Carlos Culmer, Michael Carlton, Carlene Culmer, Claudius Culmer, Clarence Culmer, Rev. Carla Culmer Alexander, Warren and Emily Ferguson, Kevin, Althea, Gerard, Tamal, Emee Cooper, Kadesh Wilchcombe, Bishop Jama’al Leadon, Renardo Pinder, Kieran Sweeting, Delango Josey, Alera Smith and Aneka Rolle; Children of the late Anderson M. Cooper; Children of the late Grandville Cooper; other relatives & friends: Aniska Deal, Sylvia Sweeting, William Hilton, Witmore Simms, Brian Neely, Aunt Annis Antrobus, Pastor Harold Culmer and members of Bethel’s AME Church, Savannah Sound, Eleuthera, Rev. Dr. Clinton Josey and family, the Softball Teams of Grand Bahama and Eleuthera, Rosevelt Sands, Lester Wallace, children of the late Merlene Nairn, children of the late Anderson Sands, children of the late Aaron Cartwright, children of the late Willard Rankin, children of the late Simeon and Maxine King, children of the late George and Winnie Clarke, children of the late Chris Malakius, children of the late Reynold and Dorothy Culmer, children of the late Bertram and Miriam Bullard, children of the late James and Euna Clarke, the Petty family of Governors Harbour, the Hatchet Bay families, the Palmetto Point families, American Bridge Company their families and many more too numerous to mention.
Friends may pay their last respects at Mother Bethel AME Church, Savannah Sound, Eleuthera from 9:00 p.m. - 12:00 midnight and on Saturday at Wesley Methodist Church, Savannah Sound from 8:30 a.m. until service time.
Philip Munnings, 82
of Mount Royal Avenue, will be held on Saturday, September 13th, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at Remnant Tabernacle of Praise, Carmichael Road, Nassau, Bahamas. Officiating will be held by Reverend Melvin Grant, Assisted by Deacon Neville Braynen. Interment will follow at Southern Cemetery, Cowpen Road, Nassau, Bahamas.
He is predeceased by his Mother: Georgiana Ingraham; Father: Audley Munnings.
Left to cherish precious memories are his, Wife: Brenda Munnings (née Green); Daughters: Vanessa Munnings-Fritz, Phillipa Munnings, Chantel Johnson & Georgette Dorsett; Sons: Aaron, Xavier & Daryl Munnings; Son-in-law: Adlai Dorsett; Grandchildren: Marcellus Pratt, Keith Jr., Kiara, Keisha, Tito, Kovan Fritz, Georgianna Robinson, Alicia (Justin) Hoffer, Able Seaman Jermaine Johnson, Milton, Adele, Adam, D’andra Dorsett, Shayn-Anges Bethell, Arianna Munnings, Liana; Great-Grandchildren: Cassidy, Kaizen, Kalia, Kalie, Leonardo Jr., Heather & Jacob Hoffer; Stepchildren: Shenique Neely, Sheremer Green, Charlotte Fernander, Kimiley Fernander, Natike Telisnord, Johnathan Telisnord; Step-Grandchildren: Alexandra Moss, Stephon Neely, Kayleias Major, Aleah Rahming; Step-Great-Grandchildren: Diniyah McKenzie, Tashawna Neely; Sisters: Genevieve Husbands, Leanora Munnings, Marjorie Knowles, Cheryl Seymour, Derry Strachan & Doris Burrows, Delores Robinson, Rochelle Rolle, Marcia Grange, Christine Munnings-Fernander, Monique Munnings-Thompson, Shurice, Pauline Munnings, Shanae Munnings-Culmer, Dale Williams, Ellen Munnings, Dianna Miller, Jackie Poitier; Brothers: Ralph, Richard, Donald, David, John ‘Fogus’, Audley, Larry, Sidwell, Trevor, Colvin Munnings; Sisters-in-law: Joan, Peggy, Joy Munnings; Brothers-in-law: Rodney Husbands, Gerard Burrows; Numerous nieces & nephews and their families including Greg (Voylee) Gordon, Yvette, Rory, Ian (Natasha), Peter Harper, Ricardo (Alexandria) Munnings, Ambrosine (Theophilus) Claridge, Ashlyn, Adrian (Shaneen) Forbes, Andrell (Patricia), Shaunell, Richanna, Richard Jr., Rasheed Munnings, Burnique Quinlan, Rickell, Resean, Raine Munnings, Sean, Sheldon, Shelley Sweeting, Kirsten Knowles, Krista Fox, Aviel (Leroy) Davis, Keynel Munnings, Mario (Chan), Junel (Lola) Bain, Robin (Zoya) Seymour, Terrell Green, Tennielle, Treva, Cori Strachan, Laurel Rahming, Lorraine Munnings, Gia, Gianna, Gerard Jr. (‘AJ’) Burrows, Lesley Wright. A host of grand-nieces and nephews too numerous to mention, families of the late Freddie Munnings Sr., Frank Hassam Munnings, Leanora Curry, Gwen Hanna, Doris Fitzgerald, Wilfred Munnings & Louise Munnings-Rolle, Noel, Samuel, Donald, Terrecita Henderson, Edna Adderley, Pearl Ingraham, Eloise Nixon & Gweneth Lockhart; as well as special relatives & relationships including the Nixon, Cartwright & Darville families of Inagua, Annamae Munnings, Janet Johnson, Rose, Terrance Strachan of Grand Bahama, neighbours and friends of ‘the Valley.’
May His Soul Rest in Peace!
Please forgive us if we inadvertently excluded your name. We thank everyone for your prayers and support during this time.
Relatives and friends may pay their last respects in the “Rudolph Pratt Memorial Suite” at Amethyst Memorial, #534 East Street South (opposite Fresh Auto Car Lot) on Friday, September 12th, 2025, from 11:00a.m to 6:00p.m.
Funeral Service for
Reverend Matriarch Venera Majorine Johnson, 82
of #46 Ameryllis Avenue, Garden
Estates No. 1, will be held on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Zion Baptist Church, East & Shirley Streets, Nassau, Bahamas. Officiating will be Rev. T. G. Morrison, assisted by Rt. Hon. Bishop Rev. Dr. Carrington S. Pinder. Interment will follow at Lakeview Memorial Gardens & Mausoleums, Gladstone Road, Nassau, Bahamas.
She was predeceased by her mother: Minerva McNeil, father: Brenford Christie, sister: Beverley Woodside.
She is survived by her husband: Retired Assistant Commissioner of Police Reverend Leon W. Johnson; children: Don Johnson, Daphne (Rev. Ellerston) Smith, Min. Franco (Kim) Johnson, Pastor Winslow (Diana) Johnson, Shenika Johnson, Rev. Terrance G. (Royann) Morrison, Rev. Dr. Ellis (Sharvone) Peet, Nathaniel (Geraldine) Adams; grandchildren: Alexandria (Michael) Todd, Dionte (Krista) Smith, Justin (Joanna) Johnson, Travis & Jaylin Johnson, Ashley Neely and Christopher Neely II, Elisha Johnson, Kristen, McNair & Ariel Johnson, Kemuel & Kenyon Collymore, Deja Wright, Rakeem Grant, Neville (Tymeka) Smith, Brittany Fox, Terranne & Terroy Morrison, Dillon & McKenzie Peet; great-grandchildren: Anya Todd, Layla-Faye & Kalea-Joy Smith, Jovi-Lynn & Jaleah Johnson, Makai Burrows; siblings: Vanria Bastian, Deanne Christie, Donna Ferguson, Dorothy Taylor, Florence Bethel, John (Lorraine) Woodside, Brenford (Angelica) & Wayde (Dorcia) Christie; brother-in-law: Rev. Eric (Muriel) Johnson, Family of the late Jane Archer; family of the late Raymond Christie, family of the late George Christie, family of the late Gladstone Christie, family of the late Frank Treco, family of the late Harry Treco, the family of the late Richard Treco, family of the late Maud Heastie, Family of the late Nathalie Riley. Numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins: Randy & Larona Butler & family, Derry, Maise & Shannell Evans, Justice Milton Evans & Family, Harris & Anthony Evans, Cardinal & Verdant Scott. Godchild: Bernadette Pratt. Other relatives and friends including Pastor Angelia Munnings & family, Leroy Sumner & Family, Louraine Sankar (caregiver) & family, Nurse Ruth Coakley & family, Rev. Dwayne (Daphne) Williams & family, Glen Archer & family, Florence Randal & family, Rt. Hon. Perry Christie & family, family of the late Jennie Johnson, family of the late Mavis Fowler, Val McKenzie & family, Doristene Culmer & family, Deacon Arthur Peet & family, Deacon Ellis Peet Sr. & family, Deacon Ella Johnson & family, Sis. Lititia Smith & family, Rev. Lindsay & Deacon Eulene Williamson & family, Janet Fynes Bain & family,
Chuck & Cleora Pratt & family, Pastor Virginia Gibson & family, Stacey Treco-Hilton, Rev. Marvin & Dr. Tina Duncombe, Herbert Knowles & family, Retired Superintendent Cedric Bullard & family, Lucille Culmer & family, Evangelist Mildred Johnson & family, June Brown-Smith & family, Elease Smith & family, Dec. Elsada Porter & family, Briniza Cooper & family, Min. Norman Dean & family, Rev. Hervison McKenzie, Rt. Hon. Bishop Micheal Symonette & Rev. Dr. Hilda Symonette & Family, Administration and Staff of Atlantic Collage, Bishop Arnold Josey & Elder Vernita Josey & Family, The Bahamas Association of Ministers’ Wives & Ministers’ Widows Interdenominational, Harvest Church family – Cayman Islands, Bishop Carrington Pinder & Ministerial College and members of St. John’s Native Baptist Cathedral, Bahamas Harvest Church family, the Ministerial College and the entire membership of Zion Baptist Church East & Shirley Streets, the residents of Ameryllis Avenue, Garden Hill Estate No. 1.
Rev. Venera Johnson made a significant impact on many individuals both locally and beyond. We deeply appreciate every call, visit, prayer, and message of support extended to us during this challenging period. Your generosity has been greatly valued.
Viewing will be held at Zion Baptist Church, East & Shirley Streets, Nassau, Bahamas on Friday, 12th September, 2025 from 10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m. and again at the church on Saturday, 13th September, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. until service time.
Death Notice for
Derick Lewis, 60
of Lazaretta Road, Nassau, The Bahamas passed away at The Princess Margaret Hospital on Wednesday, September 10, 2025.
He is survived by his Life Partner: Delores McKenzie; Parents: Evangelist Marcelle and Elder Benjamin Forbes & Elder Wilbert and Mother Idamae Lewis; Daughter: Shanette Lewis Grand Daughter: Shacara Lewis; Grandson-in-law: Courtney Barr; 8 sisters: Deborah Paul, Dr. Monique Lewis Jones, Keva Beckmann, Apostle Shantel Ferguson, Minister Carla Fowler, Evangelist Allison Wallace, Kimberly Arnett & Dedrie Hamilton; 4 Brothers: Floyd, Elder Don, Wayde and Shayne Lewis. Numerous nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends
Sean D. Pratt-L.F.D&E C.E.O
Death Notices for BIRDIE ALBERTHA POITIER, 84
of Cordia Street, Pinewood Gardens and formerly of McKenzie’s, Long Island, died at South Miami Hospital on Tuesday, 26 August, 2025.
She is survived by one (1) Daughter: Paula (Jerome) Adderley; one (1) Son: Cecil (Patrice) Poitier Sr.; one (1) Adopted Daughter: Hazel Johnson; one (1) Step Son: Dion Demetitte; one (1) Sister: Aremintha Wilson; one (1) Brother: David Wilson; fourteen (14) Grandchildren: Leroy, Marko, Shavonne, Lavardo, Gary, Cecil Jr., Tanya, Shanika, Crystal, Linda, Lavanda, Lorrie, Anvard Johnson and Ta’Shea Bethel; Daughter-In-Law: Beatrice Poitier; two (2) Uncles: Henry and Orthnell Morris; one (1) Aunt: Emmaline Morris Adderley; numerous great-grand children, great great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
of Malcolm Road East, died at his residence on Wednesday, 3 September, 2025.
He is survived by his Mother: Brenda Solomon; Father: Alexander Williams; Step-Father: Michael Solomon Sr.; one (1) Son: Opara Williams Jr.; four (4) Sisters: Erica (Donovan) Skelton, Desiree (Edison) Riley, Alexandria (Phalmon) Ferguson and Ashley Solomon; one (1) Brother: Michael Solomon Jr.; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins, and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
OPARA ALEXANDER WILLIAMS SR., 45
Funeral Service For
John Nicolas Cartwright, 61
of Coral Harbour, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly of Hamilton’s Long Island, Bahamas, who died on the Friday, 29th August, 2025 will be held on Saturday, 13th September, 2025, 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, Long Island. Officiating will be Father Jay Cartwright. Interment in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery, Hamilton’s Long Island.
John’s memories are forever etched in the hearts of his mother: Meldora Alexandria Cartwright; daughter: Pressus Knowles; son-in-law: Justin Knowles; siblings: Albert Cartwright, Christopher Cartwright (late), Cecelia Knowles, Esbon Cartwright (late), Angela Knowles, Marian Knowles, Henry Cartwright, Esther Loa, James Cartwright, Hilda Carlos; sisters-in-law: Janet Cartwright, Evelina Cartwright, Maria Cartwright, Loretta Cartwright, Tanya Cartwright; brothers-in-law: Rupert Knowles, Wesley Knowles, Clint Knowles, Jose Loa, Armand Carlos; uncle and aunts: George M. and Rosalind Cartwright, Agnes Cartwright, Goudia Cartwright; nieces and nephews: Victor and Denotrah Cartwright, Father Jay Cartwright, Wanda and Charlton Burrows, Richard Cartwright, Christel Lightbourne, Etienne Cartwright, Quincy Cartwright, Rosemary and Wade Brown, Anna and John Zervos, Jesse and Athena Knowles, Sabrina and Garvier Mackey, Rosan Knowles, Deandra and Kenny Lunn, Dawn and Garvin Simmons, Dane and Phylicia Knowles, Precious Cartwright, Gabrielle Knowles, Zachary Knowles, Henrietta and Davon Edgecombe, Henry J. Cartwright, Angel Cartwright, Meldora E. Cartwright, Enrique Loa, Eduardo Loa, Evan Loa, James J. and Gabrielle Cartwright, Celine Carlos, Sarah Carlos; grand nieces and nephews: Ashly Cartwright, Aiden Cartwright, Arya Cartwright, Claire Burrows, Charlton Burrows Jr., Malich Barry, Myles Lightbourne, Janique Cartwright, Quinique Cartwright, Quintero Cartwright, Hailey Cartwright, Eqyptt Lightbourne, Quincy Cartwright, Quynn Cartwright, Quinay Cartwright, Nicholas Zervos, Nathaniel Zervos, Jensynn Albury, Asher Mackey, Katalina Knowles, Phoenix Knowles, Layla Sands, Fehvyn Lunn, Isaiah Lunn, Destin Simmons, Leslie Simmons, Riley Simmons, Mason Simmons, Brody Knowles, Zola Knowles, Ella Farrington, Amia Cartwright, Isla Edgecombe, Wynter Burrows and other relatives and friends.
Relatives and Friends may pay their last respects at Butlers’ Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Ernest and York Streets on (TODAY) Thursday, September 11, 2025 from 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and on Friday at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, Hamilton’s Long Island from 5:00p.m. until service time on Saturday, 13th September, 2025.
Death Notice For
Ellen Elizabeth Allen, 79
a resident of Edmond Street, New Providence, Bahamas, passed away peacefully at her residence on Saturday, September 6th, 2025
She is survived by her husband: Paul Allen; two sisters: Zerlie Chin and Tena Roberts; five brothers: Allan, Jeffrey, William, Delbert and Martin Knowles; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
Funeral Services For
Allan Lincoln Russell, 85
of Grand Bahama, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, September 13, 2025, 10:00a.m at Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church, E Sunrise Hwy, Freeport, Grand Bahama. Officiating will be Fr. Oswald L. Ferguson assisted by Deacon Nixon Lindor, Deacon Jeffery Hollingsworth and Deacon Donald Duncombe. Interment will follow at Hunters Public Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife: Margaretta Russell; sons: Rev. Bradley (Pammy), Rev. Jason (Sophette), Rev. Maurice (Lana), Rev. Ezra (Wendy), Sherman, Terry, Delton, Delano, Vandyke (Cara), Kemuel, Myers (Patrice), Allan Jr., Glen, Benny, Ken, Stephen Parotti, Cecil Dames, and Dwane Russell; daughters: Betsy Leadon, Minister Lauretta Ferguson (Pastor Anthony Ferguson), Darnell Russell, Lorannar Ferguson, Patricia Russell, Terisa Russell-Burrows (Concencion Burrows), Marnecher Russell, Judith Moxey, Candy Russell-Johnson, Ruby Russell, Althea Williams, Sherease Russell, Valderine Johnson, Yvonne Smith; grandchildren: Lincoln Jr., Lernik, Allison Clarke (Barrett) Alandra, Aldera, Ashley, Aldra, Allan Curry, Alrico (Denise) Aldeno (wife) Donald Leadon Jr., Selwyn Bannister, Bradesha Tate (Sherwin) Bradia, Bradley Jr., Bianka, Dillon, Jasmin Gilbert (Alberto), Jason Jr, Samuel, Philanco(Rhonda),Anthony Jr, Casey, Felecia, Ezra Jr, Ethera, Dwight (Wife), Dwayne (Khrishna), Tangelique Scavella (Jomar), Kazia Pearce, Kendall Sr. (wife), Dajon Seymour, Edney Brice, Maurissa, Lanai, Lanece, Delano, Deangelo sands, Telisa (Hubby) Shadenin, Thalia, Tansy, Sheresa (hubby), Lance (Mandy) Desiree (hubby), Lamont, Cecil Jr., Shanique, Tonell, Carvin Dames; brother: Bradley Rolle, Mark Wilkerson, George Wilkerson; sisters: Lornie Wilkerson, Treansena Wilkerson, Firstina Wilkerson, Fairy Wilkerson; brother-in-law: Ossie Rolle, Rufus Johnson, Rudolph Pinder; sister-in-law: Ethlyn Pratt, Lorraine Moss, Sharon Rolle; nieces: Jerrinah, Lalitha, Lalitsha, Shekira Rolle; nephews: Bradley Jr.; cousins: Carolyn Russell, Donna Woodside (Sherlin), Colon (Vernetta), Darrell (Deborah), Keith, Shondell Russell, Mabel, Gloria (Tyrone) Thomas, Daniel, Robert, Susan, Claudius, Inca Russell, Clarita Strachan, Cherry Russell-Bain, Leonard, Edith Gardiner, Celesteen, Hubert, Lucy Sherman, Pearl Williams, Karen Woodside, Jackie, Bernadene, Benjamin Russell, Paula, Audrey Russell, Margaret Russell, Myrtle Laing, George, Bruno, Armstrong Russell, Francine Gibson, Bernice Russell, Genevieve, Rosella, Jimmy, Miriam, Christeen Russell, and a host of relatives and friends including: Weathly & Mary Grant, Charles Williams & Family, Bishop Leslie & Agnes Woodside, The Rt. Hon. Phillip Brave Davis, Christopher Stubbs, Randolph Hart(Boy), The Rahming Family, Micheal Harris, Lucy Seymour, Nurses and doctors of PMH Hospital, Bishop Helen McPhee, Angie Zonicle, Mary Hoyt Allan Gilbert, Afred Moss and Family, Orthnell Humes, Highway Church of God in New Bight, The entire Community of Cat Island, The Mail Boat Comunnity.The Highway Church of God Family, the Degregory Family The Hunters Community, The Abaco Community, The Williams Town Family, The West End family. It was not intentional if any names were left out, may his memory positively linger with you.
Viewing will be held in the “Royal Suite” at Westside Memorial Mortuary, Hanna Hill, Eight Mile Rock, Grand Bahama on Friday, September 12, 2025 from 12:00 noon to 6:00pm.
Cyrique Charred Williams, 45 affectionately called “Ding”
of #53 Regency Park, Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, September 13, 2025, 11:00am at Church of God Temple, Peach Tree Street, Freeport, Grand Bahama. Officiating will be Apostle Philip A. Munroe assisted by Elder Lily Sturrup. Interment will follow at Le Pavillion Interment & Mausoleum.
He is survived by his loving wife: Christie Williams; children: Charmaine Williams, Shyqulle Bannister, Anthony Mckinney, Takarro Bannister and Cyrique Williams Jr.; grandchildren: Samia Bannister, Anthony Jr. and Amire McKinney and Prince Cartwright; father: Roosevelt Williams; mother-in-law: Dianne Burnside; adopted mothers: Aretha Albury, Rose Rolle, Helen Francis; sister: Sasha Francis; sister-in-law: Valerie Watson, Nekia Dotton, Marilyn McKenzie; adopted sisters: Keisha Adderley, Veronique Diaz, Sonia Miller, Johnika Hagan; brother-in-law: Wesond Francis, Leon Watson, Benjamin and Godfrey Jr. Burnside, Timmy Smith; adopted brothers: Brandon Kemp, Kevin Dames, Marcus Pratt, Dwayne Teddy Brown, Andrew Miller, Oswald Green, Michael Green, Oscar Green, Rashaad Munroe, Antwone Albury, Barry Miller, Earnest Hagan; aunts: Marion Bethel, Gwen Green, Lilymae Williams, Judy Charlton, Corinth Brookes; adopted aunts: Violet Sweeting, Marion Sweeting, Carolyn Sweeting, Maguretta Miller, Inspector Gwen SymonettePinder, Anathasa Sears-Ferguson, Pearline Bodden; uncles: Cleveland and Cyril Green, Alonza, Esau, Ivan and Steven Charlton; nieces: Brandy Kemp, Namiah Smith, Anastacia Adderley, Tanisha, Alliah and Valicia Demeritt Macaiah, Leiland and Gabriell Burnside; nephews: Osmond, Mason and Brentheon Demeritte; and a host of other relatives and friends including: the family at Word of Life Ministry, Pastor Michael and April Garvey and New Life family and family Platinum Ryders of Nassau, Freeport riders, the captain & crew of Sweet Red Gal, Spencer Adderley Sr., Mark Green and family, Joyce Green and family, Philip Green and family, Pastor Daren and Lily Sturrup and family, Daronique Watkins and family, the staff at End Zone, Jermaine Obsaint and the management and staff of Frame Me Bahamas, management and staff of Island Luck, Louanna Hield and family, Tania Russell and family, Kendra Carey and family, Karnis and Effie Williams and family, Constance Hanna and family, the community of West End, Yolanda Taylor and the staff at the Mailboat Company, Lulamae Strachan and family, Cody and Bernadette Wells and family, Michael and Ethel Laing and family, Peggy Darville and family, Christine Cooper and family.
Viewing will be held in the “Chapel of Eternal Rest” at Westside Memorial Mortuary, Hanna Hill Eight Mile Rock on Friday, September 12, 2025 from 12:00 noon to 6:00pm.
Funeral Services For
Conrad Allen Lightbourne, 46
of Sea Grape, Eight Mile Rock, Grand Bahama, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, September 13, 2025, 10:00a.m at Church of God of Prophecy, Sea Grape, Eight Mile Rock, Grand Bahama. Officiating will be Pastor Johnathan McMinns. Interment will follow at Harbour West Public Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife: Mrs. McKell Smith-Lightbourne; sons: Jacobi Stubbs, Conrad Allen Lightbourne Jr.; daughter: Omeka Glinton; father: Citron Lightbourne (Deceased); mother: Brenda Brown; sister: Margaritta Lowe, Tanya Brown; grandfather: Cornelius Hillgrove Lightbourne (deceased); brother-in-law: Fedrick Smith; sister-in-law: Tarnell Allen, Eugina & Janet Martin, Idna Mackey, Norma Bowe; aunts: Dorothy Moore, Joanna Hepburn & Karen Glinton (Miami, Fl), Elosie, Patricia & Antoinette Hepburn, Katherine Smith, Norma Gray, Stephanie McIntosh, Annamae Tucker, Eileen Lightbourne, Barbara Malcolm, Elaine Clarke, Valeria Solomon, Almeda Lightbourne, Princess Allen, Christine Mitchell, Evelyn Lightbourne-Lois, Esther Dorsett, Vivian Cooper (Eric) of Cooper’s Town Abaco, Barbara Williams, Myrtle Grant, Vera Delancy; uncles: Hillgrove Lightbourne, Antonio, Stanley & Joshua Hepburn, Charles & John Grant, Craig & Tracy Brown Sr., Elkin, Sidney, Raymond & Stanford McIntosh & Bill Missick; nieces: Tiffany Charlton, Branelle, Kayln & Catalaya Allen, Simone Johnson, Symeka Smith, Kendricka Bowe, Tamara Simmons; nephews: Shermon (Dornette) & Jeran Mcintosh (Megan), Kevin Neely, Steven Lowe (Rudell), Dwight Moore Jr., Jason Mackey, Brandon Woods, Delano, Carey, Vincent Mackey; grand nieces: Ti’anna Belazaire, Shermya McIntosh, Sta’vaeh Lowe; grand nephews: Tori Charlton, Riley Lowe, Ta’Maeir Charlton; special brothers: Gantonio Stubbs, Telly Charles Laing, Levar Clarke, Tarrano & Andre Williams, Walter Garland Jr., Patrick Williams Jr., Daveil; adopted family: Mr. & Mrs. Nelson Bethel; numerous cousins including: Kenny, Karen & Kim Kemp, Zhivargo, Romell, Jeremy, Valentino, Sammy, Antonio Jr., Joshua, Giovanni, Justin, De’Andre, Donte’, Tio, Lavonne, Tricia, Antilea, Brittney, Staniko, Gabirel, Rojelle, Toriano & Stanique Hepburn, Peaco Knowles, Jermaine Gardiner (Blaine), Dwight Moore (Kenrea), Danaz, Vernesha, & Monique Moore, Jamaal (Maria) & Jarvin Saunders (Sophie), Simone Infante (Antonio), Shavado Simmons, Troyce Grant (Glenda), Ashley Hamilton, Tracy Jr., Myles & Treasure Brown, Travonte’ Ferguson, Wilton Parker, Gaynell Saunders, Harry & Sharano Hanna of (Nassau), Jacqulyn Johnson, Jewel, Genevieve & Philipa McIntosh, Dremeco, Felix, Jason & Flaywood Cooper of Abaco, Letta Jones, Augustine, James & Shantell Brown, Jewel Hulyer of (Nassau) & Coretta Griffith of Philadelphia; and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.
Viewing will be held in the “Chapel of Eternal Rest” at Westside Memorial Mortuary, Hanna Hill Eight Mile Rock on Friday, September 12, 2025 from 12:00 noon to 6:00pm.
Deborah Gibson, 70
of #204 Rutherford Circle, Hudson Estate, Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, September 13, 2025, 10:00a.m at Kingdom Worship Center, E Atlantic Drive, Freeport, Grand Bahama. Officiating will be Bishop Kermit Saunders assisted by other ministers of the gospel. Interment will follow at Le Pavillion Internment and Mausolem.
She is survived by her mother: Irene Taylor; daughters: Jamie Grant and Trenee Gibson; son: Nicholas Forbes; daughter: Cindy (Kendrick) Tinker; son-in-law: Keno Grant; grandchildren: Sheriann, James, Aaron James, Trevon, Trenaz, Ciara, Chancey, Shaniya and Joshua; great grandchildren: Trevyn Gbson, Trevez Rigby; adopted grandchildren: Nakyre, Precious, Destiny Jones, Latrae, Jared, Daniel, Giavon, Cleavon, Kenneth, Abigail and Allison; brothers-in-law: Godfrey Ferguson, Kennery (Derry) Gibson, Soloman (Sophia) Gibson, Trevor (Sheena) Gibson; sisters-in-law: Michelle Leary, Joycelyn Smith, Mary (Hillgrove) King; nieces: Lakeisha (Reynold) Joseph, Claudine (Hercules) Rolle, Nioshie Clarke, Tameka Clarke, Nadine (Brently) Worrell, Nicole (Nathan) Sweeting and Nadine Smith; nephews: Marvin Clarke, Maniero (Judiette) Marshall, Owen (Antia) Hanna, Davaughn (Tiffany) McDonald, Lashando Greene, Samuel Clarke Jr., Nathan and Nicholas Smith; grand nieces: Crystal Clarke, Samia Rolle, Maneiqua and Anthonique Marshall, Jasmine and Lyric Joseph, Lanae Greene, Dakota McDonald and Angel Clarke; grand nephews: Richard MillerHanna, Owentio Hanna, Kerron Rolle, Kai and Worrell; great grand nieces: D’Ahje, Ric’Kayla and Ric’Khy; godchild: Lauren; cousins: Bishop Kermit and Adrienne Saunders, Andrew and Johnnie-Mae Gilbert, Eugene, Maria, Sandra, Marva, Dion Pratt, Maxine Bullard, Germaine (Jeunesse) Bullard, Diane Knowles, Craig Gibson, Deacon Dennis and Stellae Mackey, Godfrey and Sharon Benson, Lateishia Bethel, Arlington, Ann (Orthyniel) Pinder; cousins: Levar Outten, Ondre Joffre, Deangelo, Eugene Jr., Latoya, Kermit Jr., Dennis and Clint Gilbert; best friends: Willamae Russell, Georgina Pratt, Denise and Carolyn; and a host of other relatives and friends including: Daron McKenzie and Vandeline McKenzie & family.
Viewing will be held in the “Chapel of Eternal Rest” at Westside Memorial Mortuary, Hanna Hill Eight Mile Rock on Friday, September 12, 2025 from 12:00 noon to 6:00pm.
Funeral Service For
Mark Steven Knowles, 74
of #15 Sanderling Circle, Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahama, will be held on Sunday, September 14, 2025, 1:00pm at Freeport Seventh day Adventist Church, Beach Way Drive, Freeport, Grand Bahama. Officiating will be Minister Dr. Chirnus Isidore assisted by Elder Arleen Sands, Dr. Paul Scavella, Elder Lawerence Palmer, Elder Elkenny Lockhart and Elder Benjamin Sands. Interment will follow at Le Pavillion Interment & Mausoleum.
He is survived by his wife: Paulette Knowles; children: Devado Taylor, Dekarra (Kevin) Franklin, Mark (Lydia) Knowles Jr.; foster daughter: Iesha Murphy; grandchildren: Devado Jr., Devonte, D’vanya, Alyssa Taylor, Kiki and Khelani Curry; great granddaughter: Kaitlyn Taylor; parents: Eloise Seymour and Livingston Knowles (deceased); sister: Patricia Fowler; brothers: Andrew and Gary Kemp Sr. (deceased); father-in-law: Garth Curry, Bishop Clifford (Violet) Henfield; brothers and sisters-in-law: Michael (Louise) Young, Livingston (Sharon) Deveraux, Marcian (Takeria) and Clement Curry, Senator Darren (Deidre) Clifford (Judith), David and Carlos Henfield. Yvonne Dames, Sandra Sweeting, Cheryl Johnson, Gail Thompson, Genova (George) Wilmore, Pastor Jacqueline (Pastor Shawn) Robins, Trina (Roman) Adderley, Julia Henfield, and Tilda Henfield; nieces and nephews: Paige Taylor (Antoine), Priska Hepburn (Warren), Christia Fowler, Quatoria, Latoya, Felicia, Evelina, Whitney, Vashon, Tavani Trimone, Mia, Julicia, Mychalah, Cliffinique, Lauren, Davlyn, Alisha and Alexandra. Charles Fowler Jr., Youri Kemp and Gary Kemp Jr. Hillard, Livingston, Mario, Burford Knowles, Emjay, Donzel, Jared, Marcian Jr., Devon, Sidney, Chad, Javano, Joshua, Roman Jr., Darren Jr., Dashieko, Dreyon, Davrion; aunts and uncles: Virginia Butler and Lilly Seymour, Patrick (Sheila) and Norman (Claudia) Seymour; cousins: Hillroy (Annie) Poitier Detroit Michigan, Dellareese (Dwayne) Daley, Antonio (Colajean) Angelo (Sandra)Butler, Desmond and James Seymour, Valerie (Dale) Gibson Cheryl Seymour, Vernessa Rahming (Ansel Sr), Janet (John) Debarros, Pedro (Marlene) Bain, Melanie (Alvin Thurston (Alvin), Kenneth Brice, Alicia (David) Johnson), Patricia (Randy) Hanna, Keturah (Keith) Bryan Amoranna Maycock (Richmond), Christina Rahming (Devaughn), Christopher Mackey, Martha Major, Monsignor Alfred Culmer, Geraldine Hepburn, Michael Gardiner, Raymond and Joey Culmer Elvis Davis, Daphnee Davis, Marlene “Gigi” Albury, Dawn Fox, Katie Davis, Robbie Sue Romer, Samuel Romer, Merlene Romer, Ruthmae King, Maebree Johnson, Khayl and Janice Seymour; other relatives and friends: Batelco, Local Government Freeport, Donna and Teneal Capron, Shaolin and Anoushka Rolle, Rose Anderson and Family, Estella Taylor, Abednego Desir, Orlando, Florida, Nass Stewart and Yvonne Knight, Orlando, Florida, Eleanor Palmer, Edna Cooper, Officers & Members of Freeport Seventh-day Adventist Church. The Rand Memorial Hospital and Staff special thanks to Dr. Davis, Dr. Seymour and Nurse Vanessa Zonicle. We, the family, apologize to anyone we may have missed. It was not intentional, and we thank you for your understanding.
Viewing will be held in the “Chapel of Eternal Rest” at Westside Memorial Mortuary, Hanna Hill, Eight Mile Rock on Saturday, September 13, 2025.
Death Notice For
of Dagenham Circle, Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas, died at the Rand Memorial Hospital on Friday, September 5, 2025.
She is survived by her loving and devoted husband: Dorrall Weech; children: Dorrall Jr. (Javier) Weech, Darnyi, Denier and Chaunte Weech; grandchildren: Javier Weech, Kemier Moss, Tatyana Minnis, Khamal McCrea, Khendal McCrea; siblings: Sandra McPhee (Harold), Sharon (Stephen) Griffin, Janet Carey, Andrea Carey, Pamela Carey; brother and sister-inlaw: Katherine Williams (Ronald), Edwina Rolle, Barbara Campbell, Williemae Allen (Franklyn), Patricia Roberts, Grandville and Hardeen Weech, numerous nieces and nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements are being finalized and will be announced at a later date.
Funeral Service For
Milley Meldor Nixon, 47
of Bailey Town, Bimini, Bahamas will be held at Gateway Outreach Ministry on Saturday, September 13th, 2025 at 11:00a.m. Officiating will be Pastor Gilbert Rolle Jr. Internment will follow in the Northern Public Cemetery.
Left to cherish her memories are her grandparents: Areminta Nixon; sisters & brothers: Jackie & Steven Taylor, Erica Rolle, Theo Rolle, Romeris Stuart, Karasia, Hank Jr. & Erron Davis, Jevieve Toote & Tyrone Brennen, Henishka Rolle; aunts & uncles: Shirley & Ralph Levarity, Benjamin Jr. & Clarise Rolle, Orlando & Michelle Sands, Albert Rolle, Lovamae Nixon, Marcel & Evans Williams, Valarie & Aaron Hanna, Bethy Ribgy, Curlene & Glen Nixon, Sonia & Corey walters; nieces & nephew: Donnaven, Dequesa & Doniquea Chisholm, Whitley & Tydrae Brennen, Edajah Hanna, Carlton Romeris Jr. & Ronekia Stuart, Derenique Derek & Benjamin Demeritte, Erronae Alexander & Erron Jr. Davis, Glennika & Itali Rolle; grand niece and nephews: Kaylee & Duke Chisholm, Raiden & Aura Deal, Jacquea Conyers; adopted parents: Ann Moxey, Patricia Rolle (deceased), Rosalyn Toote (deceased) Whitlene Stuart (deceased); adopted siblings: Ulysses Brennen, Cornell Wallace, Rodney Dottin, Adassie, Melinda & Bendra Rolle, Jeree, Jervaine, Rovaine (Giggy) Jerlessa Toote and Khenra Williams; adopted children: Furon Stuart, Savanna Hanna, Brayson Cargill; numerous cousin to much to mention, numerous adopted nieces & nephews, godchildren: Breann Dames, Levon Sands, Shantae Gibson, Henfield Saunders, Lortario Rolle, VJ Edgecombe, Patranae Dean, Antwonea Dames, Raymond Louis, Danielle Bain, Hakeem Rolle, Lynardo Bain, Christopher Bain, Wilfrinique Cadet, K’Shanda Ambrister, Jaleeah, Demia, Jamal RolleJr., Avareyo and A’varia Rolle, Edricko Davis, Khy, Khya Stuart, Jalaysia and Jalayiah Knowles, Dontaijia Chisholm, Ma’Caile (Dion) Dottin, Donnique King, Alvina Rolle,Ginissa Pritchard, DNasia Rutherford, Jasmine Williams, Bethany Thurston, Donay Trucker, Roddre Saunders, Alexa Francis, Chadwick Nairn, Leano, Levi, Leveo, Levari & Levero Rolle, Beyonnce Beneby. Special Friends: Sherlene Bain, Lashanti Bain, Tamekell (Biggie)Roberts, Lornette Rolle, Dearron Smith, Fedora Pinder, Virginia Rolle. Other Family Relatives:The Rolle Family, The Ellis Family, The Nixon Family, The Smith Family, The Sherman Family, The Weech Family, The Hinzey Family, The Saunders Family and other relatives and friends.
If we inadvertently left your name out, please know that it was not our intention. and you are loved.
Relatives & friends will pay their last respects at the church on Friday, September 12th, 2025 from 5:30p.m. to 7:30p.m. and again on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until service time.
Death Notice For
Luther Alexander Cox, 73 affectionately called “Snozzy”
of East Street, Matthew Town, Inagua, Bahamas died on Wednesday, 3rd September, 2025.
He was predeceased by his father: Luther Cox Sr.; uncle: Shedrach Cox; grand uncle: Frank and Edward Cox.
He is survived by his mother: Doris Cox; sisters: Ventura and Gleka Cox; brothers: Huel Simms and Kenneth Brooks; aunts: Judith Cox Missick. Iona Cox, Elizabeth Cox Missick (Donathan), Olympia Cox Nixon (Michael), Sheila Cox (Inagua), Sheila Cox ( Nassau); grand uncles: Anthony Cox (Shelly); uncles: Robert Cox Sr. (Celeste), Neville Cox (Doreen), Addington Cox (Ruth), E. Curtis Cox (Beverley) and Huden Cox (Ophelia); niece: Lianna Innis; nephews: Dont’e and Liam Innis; relatives: Halsey Dorsett, Joanna Rolle, Amos Cox, Lucy Hamilton, Cynthia, Faye, Jolyn Hugh, Frank Jr., Flavoia Cox, Beverly, Leopold, Dean and Judson Mullings; cousins: Rubin, Mildred, Nicky, Kimberly, Barbara, Anthony, Ken, Bulamae, Katura Palacious, Roberta Bosfeld Robert Bosfeld, Livan Pyfrom, Anika Pyfrom, Donneah, Tanisha Missick, Deudanae Cox, DeAndrea Symonette, Gabrielle and Mykayah Nixon, Shondre Romano, Cox, Ramora Mortimer, Maryann Cartwright, Marissa, Huden Jr. Evelyn, Barbara, Sandra, Inez, Shantell, Robert, Cedric, Gregory, Duran, Benjamin, Robert III, Desmond, Ramora, Vaughan, Nadia, Rashaad, Addington Jr., Aaron, Curtisea, Desmond, Romano Cox, Gene Missick, Markell Moss, Dominic, Neville, Bursel, Torrington, Trent, Takeo Cox and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention. Funeral
Funeral Service For Velva Jerona Rahming, 77
of Stapledon Gardens, New Providence, Bahamas who died on Sunday, August 24, 2025 will be held on Saturday, September 13, 2025, 11:00am at Living Waters Kingdom Ministries, Warren Street, Oakes Field, New Providence. Offciating will be Apostle Raymond Wells assisted by other Ministries. Interment will follow in Lakeview Memorial Gardens, John F. Kennedy Drive, New Providence.
Left to cherish her fond memories are her daughters, Devia Knowles, Ruvina (Troy) Rahming-McKenzie, Chantell & Raquel Rahming; sons, Raynard (Michele) & Rodney Rahming; adopted son, Anaka Albury; ex-husband, Rupert Rahming; grandchildren, Rodenia & Rayna Rahming, Reginique & Regina Rahming-Griffn, Raydeshia Rahming; great grandson, Armani Olayinka; sisters, Walburtha Johnson-Rolle, Jacqueline Wright, Deborah (Steven) Fawkes, Shirley Ingraham; Brother, Eddison Brown Sr.; brother -in-Love, Cleve (Kayla) Rahming; sisterin-Love, Patricia Strachan; nieces, Schamell King, Sherry Benjamin, Latoya Campbell, Latoya, Pauline & Latisha Brown, Wainger Flowers, Deandra Fawkes; nephews, Ken Bain, Romaine & Damon Cummings, George (Kershanda) Strachan, Jamal & Dwayne Brown, Richard Mackey, Cavin Cummings; godchildren, Samara, Tamara & Chase Smith, Indira Moss, Neferia Capron; cousins, Florinda Bastian, Sonia Rose, Constance Rolle, Arthur (Tina), Calvin & Kino (Stancia) Lockhart, Debra Johnson; relatives and friends including, Apostle Raymond & Pastor Olivia Wells & the LWKM Family - Mother Wells, Mother Knowles, Mother Dean, Rose, Charlene, Juliette, Lisa, Ms. Paulette, Ms. Henry, Melvern & Brother Bastian, Larry & Dr. Farrington, Marjorie, Pastor Rolle & Pastor Gen, Arinthia Komolafe & Family, Alison Sawyer - State President, Gloria Thompson & Family, Nathaniel Gibbs & Family, Anthony Hamilton & Family, Simone Bain & Family, Cutell & Dora Culmer & Family, Bahamas Christian Fellowship - Agatha Dean,
Apostle Paul Butler, Pastor Henry, Lisa Tucker & Family, Nioka Brown & Family, Charlene Rowe & Family, RBC/Finco – Fred, Latoya O. Tamisha, Krista, Hollis, Nicole, Roosevelt, Monique, Ceddie, Aves, Brian-K, Faye, FBBL – Candace, Cherrill, Anishka, Gurth, Jamal, Sarja, Sherrell, Shakanta, Sherikee Ellis, Russchellea Bain, Shanan Winters, Ted King & Family, Satina, Tanya, Sheniquea, Ms. Yolinda, Kayla Johnson, Shain, Margaret,Tracey, Kimberly Spence & Family, Mario (Tanya) Stevenson & Family, Glen Bastian, Tonia Knowles & Family, Joanne/Richard McNeil & Family, Tony Longley & Family,Minister of Education Glenys Hanna-Martin, Auto Mall & Family, BTC Family, RBPF – Cadwell, Tommy, Robert M., G-Force Detailing Co. The Coves Atlantis, The Airport Authority, Kiwanis Club of AM - DP Roshann & Team, Elizabeth Ferguson & Family, Gertrude Sweeting & Family, Sherry & Shavan, Delton Fernander & Lady Calpurnia & the New Destiny Family - Sheila, Rosie, Constance, Zellie, Michelle, Martha Ferguson & Dorothy King & Family, Pastor Trevor (Madrica) Wilson & Family, Stapledon G - Janice, Shauna, Jodell & Mack, Live Well & Dr. D. Bain & Co. Javon Medical & Dr. C. Strachan & Co. and a host of relatives & friends too numerous to mention.
Viewing will be held in the Legacy Suite of Vaughn O. Jones Memorial Center, Mt. Royal Avenue and Talbot Street, New Providence on Friday from 12:00 noon to 5:00pm and on Saturday at the Church from 10:00am until service time.
Death Notice For Hartley Simeon Strachan, 73
of Millennnium Gardens, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly of Knowles, Cat Island, Bahamas died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Tuesday, 26th August, 2025.
He is survived by his loving wife, Sharmaine Strachan; children, Loncey Strachan, Carlton Strachan Sharmario Strachan, Dorothy Deveaux, Bernice (David) Ferguson, Lettia (Stephan) Storr & Alexandria (Clyde) Forbes; grandchildren: Daxon Strachan, D’ Via Ferguson, Allyandria Johnson, Vanity & Wellington Sears, Keith Grey & Vonette Clarke; great grandchildren: Samiya Rahming, London Sears & Marley Moncure; brothers: Lionel Strachan & Rodney Strachan; sister: Jane Ann Strachan; and other relatives and friends.
Funeral Service will be announced at a later date.
Kathleen ‘Kay’ Dolores Newman, 66 née Turnquest
of Deadman’s Cay, Long Island, Bahamas died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Tuesday, September 2, 2025.
She is survived by her husband: William C. Linfeld Newman; daughters: Leslie and Lisa Newman; grandchildren: Renée Josey, Raven Burrows, Penny and Elijah Murphy and Chloe McPhee; brothers: Michael and Neville Turnquest; sisters: Brenda and Barbara Turnquest; uncles: Phillip and Robert Smith and Alvin and Orlando Turnquest; nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.
Funeral Service will be announced at a later date.
Death Notices For
Maresa Raquel Nixon, 55
of Nassau Village, New Providence, Bahamas died at her residence on Sunday, September 7, 2025.
She is survived by her parents: Francina Nixon and Willis Nixon; daughter: Pazaria Nixon; grandchildren: Azari Nixon and A’Lani McPhee; numerous sisters and brothers; aunts and uncles and other relatives and friends.
Funeral Service will be announced at a later date.
Patrick George Major, 55
of Johnson Estates and formerly of St. James Road, New Providence, Bahamas died at his residence on Sunday, August 31, 2025.
He is survived by his sister: Leslieann Burrows; brothers: Johnathan Roache, Gregory Taylor, Shadrach and Benson Rolle; numerous nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.
Funeral Service will be announced at a later date.
Peter Butterfeld, 66
of Esmerelda Avenue, Nassau Village, New Providence, Bahamas died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Sunday, September 7, 2025.
He is survived by his daughter: Shenell Butterfeld; mother: Elder Rowena Bullard; grandchildren: Branell, Brandon Jr. & Brayden King; son-in-law: Brandon King Sr.; sisters: Associate Pastor Jennifer Butterfeld, Colamae Butterfeld and Bridgette Collie-Walkes; brothers: Jeffrey, Shelton, Don and Felton “Bumpy” Butterfeld, Ricardo Wallace, Leon Clarke and Wayde Munnings; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law: Deborah Butterfeld, Sandra Clarke, Leading Woman of the RBDF Raquel Munnings, Nothlee Lawrence and Chadwick Walkes; numerous nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.
Funeral Service will be announced at a later date.
Death Notices For
Andrew Anward Gibson, 41
of Johnson Alley, New Providence, Bahamas died on Wednesday, September 3, 2025.
He is survived by his mother, Glendina Spence Van Rossum; father: Andre Gibson; step father, Jan Van Rossum; partner, Samarria Albury; children: Andricka Gibson, Andrea Gibson, Kymani Gibson, Andrenique Gibson; step children, Serenity Albury, Marino Humes; sisters, Nakia Bolt, Andrika Spence, Dexteria Wilson, Andrea Rolle, Donesha Woodside, Barbaranique Gibson, Shantae Woodside, Lyndre Gibson; brothers, Barnard Gibson, Dexter Livingston Wilson Jr. (deceased), Dexter Drexler Wilson, Doneco Woodside, Andrew Gibson; 21 aunts; 10 uncles; grandmother: Calcina Spence, Geraldine Gibson (both deceased); granfather, Calvin Spence (deceased; granduncle, Quebell Martin; granduunts and uncles: - deceased; numerous cousins and other relatives and friends.
Funeral Service will be announced at a later date.
Stanley Andrew Christie, 32
of Brooklyn Avenue, Blair Estates, New Providence, Bahamas died on Wednesday, September 3, 2025.
He is survived by his parents, Francis Christie and Joanna Pearce-Capron (Laine Frye); grandmother, Joanne Pinder-Capron; siblings, Agassi Lobosky, De’Amato Christie, Terrance Brown, Austin Frye, Darrelle Capron-Hemrajani, Evelyn Christie-Hunter, Seleica Hayles, Caylin Green and Lauren Frye; numerous aunts and uncles; nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.
Funeral Service will be announced at a later date.
Funeral Service for Jacintha “JC” Charlton, 65
of #110 Commonwealth Boulevard, Elizabeth Estate, died at The Princess Margaret Hospital on Tuesday, August 19th, 2025. Service will be held at St. John Native Baptist Church, Meeting Street on Saturday, September 13th, 2025 at 2:00 pm. Officiating will be The Right Hon., Rev. Dr. Carrington S. Pinder, assisted by other ministers of the gospel. Interment will follow at St. Johns Native Baptist Church, Meeting Street.
She is survived by her Daughters: Nia MillsBethel and Nevida Noya Mills; Grand children: Demi Haven, Claire and Connor Bethel; Son-in-law: Craig Bethel; Step-mother: Sylvia Charlton; Siblings: Gregory and Charles (Patrice) Charlton; Uncle: Teavis Deleveaux; Aunts: Juletta Charlton, Johnneymae and Cochena Deleveaux, and Katie (Nigel) Roberts; Nieces: Sherika, Carlissa, Kenita, Tracy, Tashara, Kristy, Chadé, Chakia; Nephews: Deangelo and Kenaj Charlton, Sharmont Brown, Lashun Sutherland, Superintendent Alexis Roberts, and Dominic Williams; Godmother: Ethlyn; Godchildren: Vanessa, Marcian, Marina and Eric; Cousins: Virley, Pandora, David, Arthur, Katherine, Laketah, Wenderra, Rico, Montressa, Yannique, Tonya, Troy, Lebrawn, Samana, Tanicha, Branae, Florence (Flo), Edmon, Gail, Perry Darling, Franka, Hardy, Doral, Granville, Clyde, Theda, Olga, Dena, Cora, Roslyn, Lionel, Alfreda, Brunell, Reggie, Valerie, Brunell, Clyde, Haston, Ronnie, Emily, Audrey, Easlie, Hazel, Mary, Frances (Godmother), Norman, Herbert, Ethlyn, Lorraine, Brenda, Judy, Clinton, Arnette, Albert, Kirk, Dotee, Karen, Kenneth, Anthony, Romel, Yvette, Floyd, Ronnie, Melva, Franka, Doral, Hardy, Granville, Hazel, Lloyd, Claudy, Easlie, Nicola, Clinton, Rev. Arthur Charlton, Emmaline (Liney) Moss, Rev Stanley Charlton, Katherine McPhee, Elymas, Chris, Shena, Sarah Minnis; Her circle of love extends to: Dale Mills, Carles and Don Williams, Michelle Ryan, Kim Butterfield, Marressa Bain, Sharon Harris, Helen Bain, Lilly Brown-Dean, Sarah Collie, Tessa King, Natasha Lundy, Paulette Connolly, Ruth Coakley, Dena Sheffield, Charmaine L. Smith, Elliotte and Ricardo Williams, Nicole Binot, Ms. Darling (neighbour), Pearline and Lady Pearls Rolle, Ismarelda Williams, Janet Cummings-Higgs, Abigail Charlow, Sharlene Haven, Rochelle Minnis-Major, Ruth Coakley, Armry Clarke, Wealthy Hamilton, Margaret Bandin, Unamae Nairn, Femita, Bricemae Gibson, Elease Burrows, Marilyn Burrows, Lynette Rolle, Julian and Ana Smith, McQuessa Dawkins, Elaine Forbes, Donnalee Roberts, Donnalia Hanna, Shandi Taylor, Alice LaFleur, Jillian Ferguson, The Mills Family, The Johnson Family, The Hon. Jobeth Lillian Coleby-Davis and the Elizabeth Estates Community, Ambassador Her Excellency Leslia Miller-Brice and the Sea Breeze Estates Community, the St. John’s Native Baptist Church Family, the New Birth Church Family; and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention by name There will be no public viewing.
Jean Evangeline Knowles, 90
of Windsor Road, Twynam Avenue, New Providence, Bahamas, better known as Jean died peacefully at the Princess Margaret Hospital, Shirley Street, Nassau on Wednesday, 3rd September, 2025.
Funeral arrangements to be announced at a later date.
Arrangements by Kemp’s Funeral Home Limited
Clarke’s Funeral Home & Crematorium Clarke’s Funeral Home & Crematorium
NEW LOCATION: EAST WEST HIGHWAY
FUNERAL SERVICE
for the late
MR. LEMUEL JAMES BOYD
of Pine Yard Road who died on Tuesday, August 26th, 2025 will be held on Saturday, September 13th at 10:00am at St. Anne’s Anglican Church, Fox Hill Road. ciatin ill be Fr u artlett assisted b etired Archdeacon George Knowles. Interment will be made in The Church’s Cemetery.
Left to cherish his memories and mourn his passing is His Wife of 43 years: Delphine Boyd
Father: James Lockhart Sr. Children: Latoya Boyd-Hamilton, Leading Seaman Lemuel Boyd Jr. and Lemunique Boyd
Sons-in-law: Ahmad Hamilton and Jaleel Armbrister Sisters: Carla Henderson, Tiffany Miller, Monique Lockhart and Janelle Lockhart-Brissett
rot ers James Jr., Warren Sr., Regis, Jarrette and Marlon Lockhart
Sisters-in-law: Charlene (Sherwood) Fernander, Lynette (Walter-Lee) Roberts
rot ers in la George Henderson Sr, Mario Miller, Randolph (Deshaun) Brice, & Clayton Brissett
Aunts: Enid Boyd and Beverly Treco
Uncles: Cecil Jr., Alexander & Glenroy Boyd
Grand Aunt: Rosemary Archer
Step Mother: Sheila Wilson
Nieces & Nephews: Georgentina, George Jr. & Georgio Henderson, Thriffeon Johnson, Temario Miller, Regina, Nikita, Warren Jr., Weavis, Ciavonna, Gerard, Latitia, Nadia, Jamie, Jamesha, Anthony, Jacardiya, Rayelin, Marcus Lockhart, Najah & Jayton Brissett, Sherelle & Chelsea Fernander, Toborrious (Jeanine), Walter-Lee Jr., Jamal & Malik Roberts, Rashad (Katja) Brice, Rentavious, Renisha, and Renika Brice.
Grand Nieces & Nephews: Ra’Kygha, Antio, G’Niyah, Albert, Niyalah, Mi’King, Thriffeon Jr, Adonis & Zaveon
Cousins: Clint and Mark Boyd, Ingrid Boyd (Dino), Beteddie Bethell, Addina, Asyriah and Marvin Boyd, Kendra Bethell, Rochelle Fennel, Vandreeka and Sherese Silver, Rio, Glenda and Nina Roberts, Bonnie (Tom) Clarke, Angelo Roberts, Tevin Creary, Taniah, Tamarlese, and Tianave Boyd, Temeco Sr., Temeco Jr. Tafari and Tyler Wallace, Tenia and Toree Boyd, Tamara Prosa, Stevanya, Lavencia, Birdenia, and Dominico (Lashan) Boyd, Kyiesha Treco, Keno and Kyree Wallace, Sierra and Zamar Boyd, Levant Thurston, Levar Boyd, Patrice and Donna Archer, Clinton (Genine) Munroe, Teresita Ward, Padrey, Rochelle, Diana, Glenise Geisha and Glen Lockhart, Dr. Simone (Kieran) Sealy, Allison and Darnley Sealy, Eugene and Helen Mortimer and Family, Charles and Maggie Mortimer, Tony and Margaret Burrows & Family. Other Relatives & Friends: Reverend Sabrina and Reverend Dr. Carrington Pinder & Family, Martha Roberts, Myron Lockhart, Portia Ferguson, Gayland Ford, Reanne and Dwight Moncur, Keith and Melissa Neymour, Cheryl and
Age: 62 years
Anthony Maycock, Arthur Greene, Karen and Daylen Williams, Warren and Karen Neymour, Troy Neymour, Tara Treco, Kenneth Hart, Aubrey and Vern Pratt, The Management & Staff of - Henry F. Storr Electric, SHSS Electrical and Eagles Electric, Denton and Portia Cartwright, Garnett Watson and Family, Dave, Ron and Nadia Rolle, Clyde and Lynn Taylor, Christopher and Latoya Hall, Janet Carey and Family, Mavis Parks, Greg Pickering and Family, Dr. Homer and Cheryl Bloomfeld, Betty Bodie and Family, Eian Smith (Sun Oil), The Thompson Lane Family, Erica Smith, Dr. Inga Pratt, Shenika and Jacqueline Pearson, Steve Collie, Julian and Juliano Francis, Kendal Pennerman, Glenda Knowles, Kendal and Shantell Cartwright, Olive Pinder and Family, Suzette Carey, Stephanie and Kenneth Clarke & Family, T’shaka Mullings, Italia and Phylicia Brennen, Mr. and Mrs. Marco Mullings, Keno Turnquest, Michelle and Clarence, Rae Pinder, Craig Gibson & Family, Ian Ford, Julian Moore, Shantel Rolle & Family, Kevin Hanna, Olga Demeritte & The PMH Oncology Team, Bernadette Woodside & Family, James Bethell, Steve Storr, Patrick Treco, Mario and Princess Knowles, Terrence Cartwright, Craig Knowles, Steven Smith (Dog Chain), Thomasina Dean, Lucille Strachan & Family, Billy and Alicia Evans, Carolyn Seymour, Gario Cooper & Family, Joanne Armbrister & Family, Sean (Jasmine) Collie, Gaynell Moss, Terran and Portia Munroe, Shandrea Nottage, Dwight Morrison, Nita and Lynden Moxey & Family, Sherryann Bain & Family, Laverne Wildgoose, Cindy White, Pastor Leroy Major, Effe Knowles, Dr. Vernard McPhee & The New Hope Medical Center Team, Kiplin and Natasha Rolle, Michelle Mortimer (Techelle & Tyrese), Karen Curtis, The Road Traffc Department Team, The Royal Bahamas Defence Force Team, Fidelity Bank Management & Staff, Starbucks Management and Staff, Lauri Rolle & Family, Orie Allen & Family, Leshante Smith, Dr. Kerr, Dr. Don Major, Fourth Terrace Diagnostic Center, Odessa Greene & Family, Kristian Rolle & Family, Blair Sweeting & Family, Davana Wilson & Family, Cheri and Lindy Rolle & Family, Hervie Culmer & Family, Alexis Darville & Family, Jamaar, Richard, Jude, Rico and Raheem Bain & Family, Jamal Dean & Family, Maquella Neilly & Family, Justin Lockhart & Family, Gario Cooper & Family, Steffon Collins, Stefan (Flakes) Roberts, Ikie Campbell, Kyle Tynes & Family, Jason Cox, Kendino and Kenrico Knowles, Reginald and Pachley Forbes & Family, Wayne Moncur & Family, The Bahamas Driving School Association, Ilene Dixon & Family, Francis Demerrite, Esther James, Patricia Simmons, Bruce and Chalota Adderley, The Road Traffc Inspection Team, Verlisa Pritchard, Ginger and Roddy Hepburn, Marigold Shed Family, and Sandy.
Viewing will be held in The Chapel of Clarke’s Funeral Home & Crematorium, East West Highway on Friday, September 12th from 11:00am to 4:30pm, and on Saturday from 9:00am at the church until service time.
Funeral Service For
Donald Leander Saunders, 86 affectionately called ‘Pa’
died on Thursday, 28th August, 2025 will be held at Wesley Methodist Church, Harbour Island, Eleuthera, Bahamas on Sunday, 14th September, 2025 at 12:00 noon. Officiating will be Rev. Dr. Jacinta Marie Neilly - Ministerial Moderator of the North Eleuthera Methodist Region, Host Pastor: Wesley Methodist Church assisted by Mrs. ZoeAnn Percentie - Congregational Board Chairperson. Interment will follow in Saint Catherine’s Cemetery, Harbour Island.
Left to cherish his memories are his beloved wife: Mildred Consuela Saunders; sons: Martin, Marcian, Mark (deceased), and Maurice Saunders; daughters: Margaret Rose Saunders, Amanda Grant and Megan Saunders-Dean; brother: Joseph Saunders; sisters and brothers-in-law: Emily Saunders, Maxine (William) Miller, Elaine (Glenroy) Aranha, Lemmie Malcolm, Richard (Jennifer) Cleare, and Cedric Pennerman; sons-in-law: Michael Grant and Lamon Dean; grandchildren: Shawanda, Wayne, and Dejuano Major, Monishka and Nichia Saunders, Julian Clarke, Milo Scheve, Dominique, Emma and Liam Dean, Nylah Saunders and Justice Johnson; great grandchild: Owen James; adopted son: Kevin Johnson; nieces: Marionette Cartwright, Jessie Romero, Lona Culmer, Yvette and Tanya Hutchinson, Mackell Dean, Ionie Kelly, Eloise Knowles, Ena Sawyer, Lisa Saunders, Florence Hart, Colleen and Charmaine Saunders, Rochelle Bethel, Jan Rahming, Rosena Brown, Patrice Barry, Gaynell Murray, Levaughn Saunders, Shanta Stuart, Hope Selena, Jill Cleare, Tanya, Amy Cleare, Latarsha Cleare,
Andrea, Christa, and Lindsey Aranha, Richlene Ellis, Terez Alleyne, Snova Pennerman, Lesli Miller, Samantha Malcolm, Delvita and Deaundra Sawyer, April Miller, June Dean, Yolanda, Henricka, Ledaunne Davis, Jasmine Bethell, Season, Lestina, Sammeka, Tiffany Dean, Melissa Bethell, Carmille Saunders, Patrice, Maxine Barry, Agnes, Paris Knowles, Margo Pennerman, Rosie Roberts, Tonia Percentie, Lapaige and Ginger Percentie, Lori Francis; nephews: Alex Barry, Brent, Shawn, Doyle, Derek, Randolph, Harrison, Bobby, Phillip, Ryan and O’Neil Saunders, Jimmy, Leslie Saunders, Maurice Saunders, Vhaul, and Phil Thompson, Wayne Cleare, Sean, Stanford, Stephen, and Sedale Pennerman, Harrison Cleare, William Miller Jr., Donovan Cleare, Elvis Percentie, Juan, and Devon Sawyer, Demetrie Cleare, Lamar Barry, Pascal Saunders, Yohance and Omarv Saunders, Dario Armbrister, Andrew Percentie, Anthony, Mario Francis; God Children: Ricky Mackey, Georgette Roberts, Willard and Wilfred Johnson; other relatives and friends including: The descendants of Herman Saunders, Rita Barry, Lillian Hudson, Mary Cleare, John Jr., Hartman, Gladstone and Edna Saunders and their families, Cousin Shirley Cunningham and family, Jeslyn Mackey and family, The Cleare family, Francine McQueen, Ismae Moss and family, Terenique Davis and family, Laura Johnson and family, Ethelmae Moss and Family, Karen Scheve, the families of the Lighthouse Church of God, the Church of God of Prophecy, St. John’s Anglican Church, Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church and Wesley Methodist Churches of Harbour Island. Rev. Marie Neilly, Casper Johnson, the family of the late Neville Major, the Albury, Barry, Davis, Grant, Higgs, Johnson, Knowles, Lewis, Mackey, Mather, Neely, Percentie, Roberts, Saunders, Sawyers, and Thompson Families of Harbour Island, management and staff of Aranha’s Contracting, the families of Leander Johnson, Anderson Kelly, Ashley Percentie, Samuel Lewis, Andrew Sawyer, Rodger Johnson, Kelvin Sawyer, and the entire Community of Harbour Island, management and staff of the Bahamas Wellness Clinics of Spanish Wells and Palmetto Point, and a host of other relatives and friends.
May His Soul Rest in Peace
If we inadvertently forgot to mention anyone, we do apologize. Thank you for being a part of the life and legacy of the Late Donald Leander ‘Pa’ Saunders.
Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at Newbold Brothers Chapel, Palmetto Avenue and Acklins Street, New Providence on Friday, September 12, 2025 from 8:00am- 12:00 noon and on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at the Wesley Methodist Church, Harbour Island from 11:00am until service time on Sunday.
Funeral Service For
Ollan Rudolph Johnson, 91
of Roosvelt Avenue off Jerome Avenue (Pyfrom’s Addition), New Providence, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, September 13, 2025, 10:00am at Bahamas
Faith Ministries International, Carmichael Road, New Providence. Offciating will be Pastor Carl Bullard assisted by other Ministers of the Gospel. Interment will be held in Woodlawn Gardens, Soldier Road, New Providence.
Fond memories will linger in the hearts and minds of those left behind namely are his sons: Dereck, Peter, Brian and Michael Johnson; daughters-in-law: Ericka and Charmaine Johnson; adopted son: Raymond Theoc; sisters: Lillian McPhee, Geraldine Smith and Francisca Moss; brother-in-law: Rev. Dr. C.B. Moss; adopted sister: Jayann Davis; grandchildren: Nikia, Ahakeem, Kiptanui, Dereck Jr., Derenique, Kaash, Courtney, Brittani, Darice, Christoph, Aidan, Bianca, Andrew, Enez, Eisa, Michael Jr., Cruz, Morgan, Asja, Milan, Paris Johnson, Deval Kirby, Kaitlin Moxey and Branison Kemp; granddaughters-in-law: Vanessa and Melissa Johnson; great grandchildren: Laila Ricketts, Makiyo, Makari, London Johnson, Adonis Kemp and Stormy Smith; nieces & nephews: Sandra and Henry Sears, Sharon, Stanley Alleyne, Sheila Alleyne-Richardson, Stacey Arthur, Craig, Charles and Dawn Lundy, Janice and Jeffrey Hollingsworth and Donna Kasman, Enid (Ronnie) Herios, Roland and Kayren, Gordon, Kevin McPhee, Valencia and Jerome Bethel, Debroah Pleas, Arlene and Anita Smith, Cheryl and Paul Bevans, Darcy and Donna Darville, Barrington, Edwina, Colyn, Fabian, Anthony (Hector) Johnson, Yvonne Bowleg, Brenda Seymour, Nadine Penn, Gail Sands, Roslyn, Ryan, Rawson and Jacqueline Minnis, Carolyn, Carlton and D’Angelo and Cephia Moss, Carla and T’Joma Fitzgerald, Crystal and Durral Rolle, Lilliamae and Jonathan Pratt, Rosemary and Evangelist Benjamin Pratt, Christine and Stephan Sands, Manwella Simms and Sabrina Burrows; numerous grandnieces and grandnephews; other relatives and friends: Dr. Barry & Mary Russell, Peggy Arthur, Diane, Sophia, Inga, Sharla Bastian, Enrique Sears, Sherron Young, Shannon, Desmond & Dwayne, Julian, Stephen Alleyne, Torrie, Tamara Richardson, Shanice Wray, Krysten, Daniel McCartney, Dario Lundy, Jevan, Jenelle & Jerad Hollingsworth, Craig, Christina, Keo-Vonne & Jordan Lundy, Tadeusz, Ari Kasman, J’niah, Jevonte Bethel, Ranique, Rashad, Jonathan & Jayden, Myeesha, Areshea, Cassandra, Christina, Christian, McPhee,
Nicholas Herious, Michael, Michaella Barr, Kirk Curry, Cameron Smith, Vanaz Nairn, Fane, Aikman Austin, Syrena, Chelsea, Jourdan, Paul Bevans, Kirsten, Kameron, Dionne Darville, Austin Smith, Travis, Oryan, Ryelle & Terrell Johnson, Lloyd Bowleg, Celena Seymour, Ari Hinsey, Alexis Parker, Cameron, Carleil, Paige, Caia, D’Cree, D’Caris Moss, Aidan, Jordan Fitzgerald, Christian Saunders, Diamond Pearson, Durrall Rolle, Johnathan, Benjamin, Samantha, Robert, George, Gary Pratt, Andrea Tauolla, Crystal Rolle, Christopher, Leonard, Leanna, Zaria, Brianna Johnson, Stephen Sands, Candace Bosh, Dennise and Denna Simms, Avis Outten, Blanche Bethel, Trevor & Ashton Cuffy, Cynthia Brennen, Nicole Johnson, Marysha Kemp, Rhona Johnson, Thelma, Sharleen, Linda, Ingrid, Cyntez, Marsha, Cora, Brenda, Ezekiel, Lavern, Maria, Mario & Dennis Bethel, Harris & Harney, Phillipa Johnson, Alfreda Edwards, Albert & Marie Rahming, Teslie Symonette, James & Geroda Rahming, Alma Butler, Whitney Davis, Eleanor Hepburn, Vernika Thompson, Denise Dawkins, John & Ruby Saunders, Emily Cox, Barbara Smith, Yvonne Bethel, Nurse Carol & Rubert Bethel, Royal Bahamas Police Force B& C Squad of 1987, Shawn, Thomas, Ethel & Aubrey Davis of Florida. Rudolph & Sonia Rolle, Marge Knowles, Faye Culmer, Nelson Ferguson, Denise Dawkins, Maxwell & Gweenie Turner, Ashley Russell, Barbara Tynes, Yvonne Watson, Jan Gibson, Rev. Dennis & Ruthmae Dean, Ronald Ingraham, Hugo Andrews, Erma, Kenneth & Kerri Hepburn, Vince & Doretha Miller, Janice Young, Yvonne Bethel, Yvonne Bullard, Viva Young, Geneva Scavella, Maude Ferguson, Geleta, Sean & Kim Ferguson, Wendy Fernander, Karen Lockhart, Diana Knowles, Judy Miller, Nadine Shuler, Paul Willie, Colin & Meryl Butler, Rose Tynes, Sylvia Butler, Hubert & Yvonne Cash, Sylvia Bethel, Laurestine Moss, Terry Brown, Alfred & Bernice Ferguson, Gary Knowles, Vaughn Bethel, Jeffrey Rolle, Terevas Sweeting, Craig Ramsey, Errol, Crystal & Emiah Hudson, Latoya McDonald, David Stubbs, Rev. Henderson & Madlynn Kelly, Margaret Parks, Barbara, Richard & Wendell Pedican, Vianna Gibson, Cecilee Armstrong, Lee Deveaux, Anthony Cooke, Glen Davis, Winston & Charmaine Morris, Ronald & Cleomi Sutherland, Bahamas Faith Ministries Host & Hostess Team, Bahamas Faith Ministries Pastoral & Leadership Team, including Dr. David & Angela Burrows, Pastor Kersch & Suzette Darville, Pastor Sheena Pinder, Pastor Henry & Sheila Francis, Dr. Patrick & Adline Rolle, Pastor Jeddrick & Euturpia Mullings, Pastor Angela Achara, Pastor Arnold & Arlene Farquharson, Minister Wayne & Deidre Rolle, Coleman & Diana Andrews, Iona & Beverley Storr, Carlos & Maria Hepburn, Audley & Philippa Aritis, Minister Tracy & Ruth Knowles, Kevin Fox, St. Barnabas Parish, St. Agnes Parish & East Street Gospel Hall, Pastor Allan & Nioka Munroe. If You Think You Gat Game Dominoes Crew, and a host of other relatives & friends too numerous to mention. We apologize to anyone whose name may not have been mentioned. Please know that it was not intentional. We appreciate you all.
There Will Be NO Public Viewing
Funeral Services For
Matriarch Mother Cynthia Delores Curtis-Hanna, 76
of Commonwealth Boulevard, Elizabeth Estates, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly of Green Castle, Eleuthera, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, September 13, 2025, 11:00am at The Voice of Deliverance Disciple Center International, Malcom Allotment, New Providence. Offciating will be Chief Apostle Rev. Dr. Leon Wallace assisted Pastor Tyrone L. Sands, Bishop Edlin Scott, Prophet Keith Curtis, Pastor Philip Baker, Apostle Bishop Patrick Rodriquez and Prophet Lawrence Rolle. Interment will be in Lakeview Memorial Gardens, John F. Kennedy Drive Gladstone Road, New Providence, Bahamas.
Left to cherish her precious memories are daughters: Prophetess Denise Burnell Curtis, Devadra Hanna (Donardo), Latera Hanna-Sanchez Matos (Cristobal), Keshia Curtis (Elvin ) and Shervon Curtis (Adrian); sons: Prophet Keith Curtis (Lady Lisa), Wendell Curtis (Janice), Mark Hanna (Antoinette), Geno Hanna (Natasha), Shane Hanna and Harry Hanna; granddaughters: Attorney Krystal Dillette (Gregory), Alexis (Elon), Petra, Jade, D’vanya, Gabriel, Darvinette, Alaliyah, Daria, Donneka, Jeanna, Jaylnn, Carvinique, Carvniette, Amiya, Amia, Kezia and Malaysia; grandsons: Cardinal, Corporal 3958 Paul Patton (Antonice) Travis (Shantel) Preston (Kerah) Zamar, U. S. Navy Offcer Jordan Curtis, Jabez, Darius, James, Jergie, Jayden, Cynlando, Elvin & Omarion; great grandchildren: Jemani, Kayleigh, Priya, Journee, Greyson, Malachi and Ethan; siblings: Oral Curtis (Annismae), Rowena Young and Virnetta Sands (Pastor Tyrone); sistersin-law: Verdamae, Julia (Valvay), Eslye (Price), Janece (Andrew) And Annamae; brothers-in-law: Chief Apostle Rev. Dr. Leon Wallace, Michael (Denise), Mark Telson, Bernard & Irvin Hanna; nieces: Vaneria, Etta-Jane, Gloria, Cloretta, Pauline, Candena, Gloria Thelma, Theramae, Lindamae, Antolamae, Olivia, Theresa, Gail, Margo, Marzell, Marina, Daphne, Karah, Laran, Sherea, Denise, Monette, Vanessa, Natasha & Janelsa; nephews: Tony, Sharvado, Angell, Rudolph, Christopher, Sidney, Dr Jason Sands, Bradley, Pedro, Geordie, Sherado, Shamar, Stephen, Jeffrey, Granville, Achara and Garth, Jerry Butler and Steven Sands Jr.; cousins: Hilbert, Bernal, Eneas and Dudley Richards & Families, Natalie Mark & Family, Helena Morley & Family, Winifred Morley & Family, Elder Enamae Wright & Family, The Bodie Family, Annamae Forbes & Family, Linda Cash & Family, Apostle Patrick Rodriquez & Family, Evangelist Beckley McKenzie & Family and other relatives & friends: Honourable Dame Janet Bostwick, Honourable Dr. Dwayne Sands, Bennedict Metelus, Judy, Marilyn Moxey, Jonny Dumount & Family, Jack Lightbourne and Family, Catherine Percentie, Willdaja (Godchild), Elizabeth
Mackey and Family, Dorothy Wilson, Judy & Family, Yvonne Bullard and Mother Dorothy and Friends, Evelyn Rolle & Family, Lillymae Thompson and Family, Minister Bettymae Hall, The Dillette Family, The Bowleg and Family, The Morley, Miller & Whylly Families of Green Castle Eleuthera, Freddie Delancey & Family, Isabell Miller, Ricardo & Donna Higgs, Bishop Vernal Hanna & Family, Mother Altamese Morley & Family, Rettamea Lewis & Family, Shandika King & Family, Former Parliamentary Commissioner Errol Bethel, The Parliamentary Registration Department, The Thelma Gibson Primary School Staff, The D.W. Davis Jr. High School Staff, Bahamas Customs Accounts Section, The Curtis Family of Rolleville & Barraterre Exuma, The Entire Green Castle, Eleuthera Community, Elizabeth Estates Community, Prophetic Voice of Deliverance Ministry, The Throne Room Ministry International, Bahamas Christian Fellowship Centre, The Voice of Deliverance Disciple Center International, True Worshippers Assembly, Bible Study Truth Ministry, Prophetic Love Church Ministry, International Praying Ministry, The Yamacraw Constituency, Doctors and Nurses at PMH and The Registrar General Department. We apologise to anyone whose name was inadvertently left out. We thank you for your understanding and prayerful support. May Her Soul Rest in Peace.
Viewing will be held in the Celestial Suite at Restview Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium Limited, Robinson and Soldier Roads, New Providence from 10:00am to 6:00pm and at the church on Saturday from 9:30am until service time.
Elizabeth Brown, 60
of Fernader Close, Ardastra Estates, New Providence, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, September 13, 2025, 10:00am at Evangelistic Temple, Collins Avenue, New Providence. Offciating will be Pastor Keno Smith assisted by Pastor Dave Cash, Pastor Bradick Cleare and Jon MonPetitt. Interment will be held in Southern Cemetery, Cowpen and Spikenard Roads, New Providence.
Elizabeth will always be remembered by her husband: Anthony Brown; mother: Olena Meadows; siblings: Ephrem, Wilfred and Winifred Meadows, Clinton Fernander and Pearlene Dames and a host of other relatives and friends.
Viewing will be held at Celestial Suite at Restview Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium Limited, Robinson and Soldier Roads, New Providence on Friday in the from 10:00am to 6:00pm and on Saturday at the church from 8:30am until service time.
Funeral Service For
Sherylann Marie Burrows-Bodie, 57
of Third Street, Coconut Grove, New Providence, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, September 13, 2025, 11:00am at Bahamas Christian Fellowship, Carmichael Road, New Providence. Offciating will be Apostle Paul Butler and assisted by other Ministers of the Gospel. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Gardens, Soldier Road, New Providence.
Sherylann was pre-deceased in death by her parents: Franklin Benjamin Burrows and Nell Louise SmithBurrows; sisters: Stephanie Burrows and Shervone Burrows.
Left to cherish her precious memories are her husband: Anthony Bodie; sons: Brady Glass Jr. and Keeshad Glass; daughter: Shaneeshiann Burrows; daughterin-law: Willamae Glass; son-in-law: Trevor Knowles; grandsons: Lindon Wallace and Kee’Sean Glass; granddogs: Teddy, Samson and Chippy Glass; sisters: Sherene Burrows, Sherece Thompson and Sheketra Johnson; brothers: Steven Burrows and Sean Burrows; sisters-in-law: Melony Burrows, Sherilyn Bodie-Forbes, Michie Bodie, Yersamine Bodie, Shemean Bodie-Neily, Nethree Bodie-Peterson and Janet Bodie; brothers-in-law: Claude Thompson, Dion Johnson Sr., Jefferson Bodie, Kennedy Bodie and Irvin Bodie Jr.; nieces: Charmaine Burrows, Tamicka Burrows, Rashae Morris, Tashea Anderson, Tamia Anderson, Destiny Johnson, Jade Thompson, De’Ja Johnson, Lavette Ingraham, and Ariel Aranha; nephews: Theodore Adderley and Dion Johnson Jr.; grandniece: Brianna Burrows; grandnephews: George Turnquest, Franklin Burrows, Gabriel Aranha, Adrian Canter Jr., Lavado Bastian and Arion McKenzie Jr.; aunt: Maria Dorsett; uncle: James Dorsett of Freeport, Grand Bahama; cousins: Maryann Burrows, Patricia Burrows-Evans, Leaman Burrows, Pedro Burrows, Cpl. 2013 Raymond Burrows, Pastor Eddington Burrows Sr., Dion Knowles, Sedrely Rahming, Oralee Williams, Oramae Gibson, Carolyn Dorsett, Dwight Dorsett, Keita, Pricilla Burrows, Darren Burrows, Vernencha Ferguson, Sandra Burrows-Stewart (Miami, FL.), Yvonne Rahming, Yvette Maggie, Karen, Berkly, Percy, Elias, Aden Burrows, Urekel Burrows, Everette Burrows, Raquel Burrows, Shavanna Burrows-Rolle, Pamrica Turnquest, L. C. Maycleare, Sheena Cox, Martin, Martine, Alley, Mariette Major, Gladstone Major, Terrice Carey, Ricardo Carey, Elvardo Burrows, Anthony Burrows, Brashield, Krista Burrows, Timothy Burrows, Deangelo Williams, Keyshone, Lashante, Keyron,
Rashad, Taray, Andika, Niceshann, Shanice, Cymal and Simone Miller, Crystal Black, Tracey Ferguson, Larry Burrows; other friends and relatives including: Apostle Paul Butler and Pastor Maxine Butler, Bahamas Christian Fellowship Centre Church Family, Ambassador Devon Rolle and Lady Yolanda Rolle, Kingdom Discipleship Center International Embassy Church Family, Byron and Sharmane Miller & Family, Lanet Glass, Portia Johnson, Karen Johnson, The Glass Family, Pastor Ricardo Turner, Englerston Gospel Chapel Family, Pastor Gil Maycock, Abundant Life Bible Church Family, Bishop Lawrence Rolle and Lady Macarla Rolle, Apostle David Butler, Full Gospel Assembly, Suzette Knowles, Government High School Class of 1985, Elva Lorandos & Family, The Virgil Family, Carol Wells & Family, Marthanece Bullard and family, Bahamas Chamber of Commerce & Employers’ Confederation, Bakers Bay, Bahama Beach Club and many others too numerous to mention; special thanks to Nurse Antoinette Clarke of Bahamas Nursing Agency, the PMH Staff, the Staff of Doctors Hospital, especially Dispatcher Carolyn Ward and Restview Memorial Mortuary & Crematorium Limited. If we have inadvertently left your name out, please know that we love and appreciate you.
Viewing will be held at Serenity Suite in Restview Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium Limited, Robinson and Soldier Roads, New Providence on Friday in the from 10:00am to 6:00pm and at the church on Saturday from 9:30am until service time.
Death Notice For Janice Michelle Carroll, 66
a citizen of New Providence, Bahamas died at her residence on Monday, September 1st, 2025.
She is survived by her father: Delbert Carroll; daughters: Happie Moss née Carroll and Alexia Cartwright; sister: Gillian Carroll; brother: Bill Carroll and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements are being fnalized and will be announced at a later date.
Funeral Services For
Lapetra Maria Simms-Demosthene, 31
of Murphy Town, Abaco, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, September 13, 2025, 11:00am at Zion Baptist Cathedral, Murphy Town, Abaco. Offciating will be Bishop Rev. Christopher Dean assisted by Pastor Cubell Davis. Interment will be held in Murphy Town Public Cemetery, Murphy Town, Abaco.
Left to cherish her memories are her children: Aliyah, Wilnek Jr. Demosthene; father: Pablo Moss; grandfather: Theodore Moss; grandmother: Lita Simms; husband: Wilnek Demosthene; motherin-law: Christine Demosthene; father-in-law: Williams Demosthene; siblings: Robininque and Racheal Jacques, Mechelle, Deann, Karone, Marcus, Charles and Stephone Simms, Faith, Paris, Ranardo, Peyton and Palace Moss Kajia Adderley, Barrington Smith and Tenajh Wilson; nephews: Laquae, Karon Jr., Tamarion, Makeyo and Charles Jr. Simms, Davonte Scott; aunts & uncles: Tiffany, Monique, Dashan, Evan’s Tanya, Harriet Ziske McKenzie, Val, Sanovia and Nigel Williams Theodore Rahming, Theodore Jr., Dominique, Omar, Micheal, Ramon and Val Moss, David Lockhart, Valentino and Elkeno Dean, Veronique Scott, Tyfney (Newillo), Antonia (Arthur) Williams, Marco, McGerrett (Antionette), Deon, Donette, Jerrod (Shantell), Jessica, Donavan (Marcia) Simms; grand aunts and uncles: Eulamae Gomez, Marilyn John and Florina Simms, Bishop Christopher and Min. Christine Dean, Dec. Joseph and Dec. Susan Knowles, Yvonne Rolle, Betty, Liza, Chloe & Lilimae Albury, Monique Parks, Josette Gilbert, Jonathan and Agatha, Jenive, Cyril and Linda Simms, Albert, Dennis, Jude & Simon Albury, Jonathan Parker. Karen Antonio, Mary McKenzie, David Williams, Anderson Wilmore; great grandaunt: Evangelist Marilyn Ingraham; godmothers: Lashaunda Aranha, Bianca Simms and Pastor Shandlene Grant; cousins 196; godchildren: Ky’Mari Hield; other relatives and friends including: Tornique, Christy Newton, Lynette Bottle, Paula, Monroe Clarice, David. Wilson, Antenna Davis, Desiree Rolle, The Mills Family, The Williams Family, Western Union & family Marsh Harbour Government Clinic, The Princess Margret Hospital, and other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.
Viewing will be held on Friday at Zion Baptist Cathedral, Murphy Town, Abaco from 10:00 m until service time at the church on Saturday.
Stephen Whitfeld Bonaby, 61
of Port Howe, Cat Island, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, September 13, 2025, 10:00am at Holy Family Catholic Church, Robinson and Claridge Roads, New Providence. Offciating will be Deacon Andrew Burrows. Interment will be held in Southern Cemetery, Cowpen and Spikenard Roads, New Providence.
He survives by his loving wife: Cornette Bonaby; cherished children: Sharell Bonaby and Steven Bonaby; siblings: Dianna Evans and Paulette Burrows (adopted); aunt: Bloneva Hunter; uncle: James Sweeting; godfather: Godfrey Style; brothers-inlaw: Hoyte Young, Nathanial Storr, and Michael Storr; sisters-in-law: Miriam Storr, Melvern Pratt, Kim McPhee, Jacklyn MacPhee and Julia Storr; godfather: Lotoya Miller and Lakeisha Seymour; uncle: Donnie Newbold, Donald Brown, Anthony Evans, Melinda Williams and Shanez Brown; other loving relatives and friends includes: Eucal Bonaby & Family, Bloneva & Family, Donnie Newbold & Family, Hoyte Young & Family, Miriam Storr & Family, Henry Williams & Family, Vernis Storr & Family, Verdell Brice & Family, James Sweeting & Family, Kendal Butler & Family, Cordell Hunter & Family, Agnes Burrows & Family, Freeland Deveaux & Family, Tyrone Williams & the entire Williams Family, Lincoln Taylor & Family, the extended Seymour Family of Knowles, the entire King Family, Bruce & Judy Lee of Missouri USA, the Rt. Hon. Phillip E. “Brave” Davis, Wellington Brown, the Holy Redeemer Catholic Church & Family, and the entire community of Cat Island. May his soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
Viewing will be held on Friday in the Celestial Suite at Restview Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium Limited, Robinson and Soldier Roads, New Providence from 10:00am to 6:00pm and at the church on Saturday from 8:30am until service time.
Funeral Service For
Ellen Terry Cornish, 66
of Cooper’s Town, Abaco, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, September 13, 2025, 10:00am at New Life Ministries International, Cooper’s Town, Abaco. Offciating will be Pastor Cedric Bullard assisted by other Ministers of the Gospel. Interment will be held in Southside Cemetery, Abaco.
Memories will forever linger in the heart of her children: Romero & Leonardo Cornish, Keisha (Patrick) Rolle & Anechka Cooper; grandchildren: Tashar Rolle, Aquaysha, Ari, Alaia & Sanai Cornish; brothers: Conrad Penchion (Diane), Samuel Jr., Anthony, Elliot & Sydney (Barbara) Cooper; sisters: Betty (Aaron) Johnson, Mable Pinder, Genevieve (Vincent) Dean, Emily (Glen) Culmer; aunt: Ella Lightbourne; uncle: Whitney Hamilton; nephews: Todd (Stacy), Don, Quint, Jarred (Ginger) & Faulsto (Shakira) Anthon Johnson and Dwayne Penchion (Trekaya) Cooper, Drexel (Dominique) Pinder, Anthony Jr. & Samuel Cooper, Jeremy (Santia), Javano & Cordell Culmer, Rodney, Dexter & Julian Dean, Deniro Cooper, Rashad & T’mark Farrington; nieces: Latoya Penchion, Leona (Terell) Russell, Santana Cooper, Desirae (Kenneth) Stuart, Sophia Cooper, Shantell Cooper, Terrica (Jhevassse) Mitchell, Tameka (Leroy) Jennings, Driscal (Teddy) Woodside, Devon (Ali) Laing, Audra Dean, Antoinette Cooper, Anthronique (Tavon) Strachan, Darnika (Genisko) Bullard, Monique Johnson, Nadia & Inderia Culmer, Eliandra Cooper; cousins: Ruth Blackburn, Mena Bethel, Jean Williams, Straudy and Constance Hamilton, Glen, Gilbert, Milton and Leroy Lightbourne, Sharon Somner, Barbera Taylor, Lidia Cartwright, Evelyn Forbes, Peaches & Angelo Hamilton and Elmena Bethel; sisters-in-law: Florina Cornish, Jenalee Bootle, Elaine Balliou, Rochelle Cornish; brothers-in-law: Rudy (Bernadette) Cornish, Clyde (Charmaine) Cornish, Lenward (Elizabeth) Cornish, Eddison (Arlene) Cornish, Sylvan McIntosh; godchildren: Daniel Ambrister, Phazon Rolle, Rolanda Mckinney, Santana Williams & Donnell Major Fox; numerous grandnieces & grandnephews special friends: Myrtis and Chris Russell Shavon Williams, Myrtle McIntosh, Bridgette Mills, Tamesha Sweeting, Brendea Thompson, Cherrimae Delancey, Linda & Zeldon Simmons, Shakera Taylor, Greg Ambrister, Ernie Prichard, Vernell Parker, Shanntanna Etienne, The Member of Parliament for North Abaco, Honorable Kirk Cornish, Former Prime Minister Rt. Honorable Hubert Ingraham, The entire staff of Cooper’s Town Clinic & Princess Margaret Hospital, the entire community of Cooper’s Town, Black Wood, Treasure Cay, The Cooper, Cornish, Hamilton, & Hall; other relatives and friends: Pastor Black & family, Pastor Terrence and Co-Pastor Strachan, Dr. Kenneth Major Jr., Pastor Stafford Symonette &family, Evangelist Katrina Thompson, Pastor Cedric Bullard & family, Bishop Archilius Cooper & family, Rosette Murray, Shirlean Rolle, Portia Rolle & family, Monica McIntosh, Chantell Cox, Patrice Cox, Albreon Pennerman, Christine Culmer, Mitchelene Culmer, Cleo Rolle, Clyde Cornish, Tonelle Cornish, Marsha Roberts, Lisa Rolle, Prilla & Talberta, Costella Lewis, Errily Russell, Dr. Brittney Nairn, Starlene Nairn, Alicia, Plural Wells, Edora Curry, Steadman
Viewing will be held at New Life Ministries International, Cooper’s Town, Abaco on Friday from 12:00noon until service time at the church on Saturday.
Death Notice For Pastor Doctor
Ellis Livingston Peet Jr., 57
Dean of Students - Temple Christian School
of Madeira Avenue, South Beach Estates, New Providence, Bahamas died at Doctor’s Hospital on Wednesday, September 3, 2025.
He is survived by his wife: Sharvon Peet; sons: Dylan and Christian Peet; daughter: Mackenzie Peet; father: Ellis Peet Sr; siblings: Eva Bethel, Larry Alcime, Peggy Clarke, Diana Primo, Gloria, Christine and Monique Peet; grandchildren: Cairo and Kailani Peet and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements are being fnalized and will be announced at a later date.
Death Notice For
Arnold McKenzie, 87
of Sequoia Street East, Pinewood Gardens, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly of Rolleville, Exuma, Bahamas died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Saturday, September 6, 2025.
He is survived by his sons: Arnold (Sophia) McKenzie Jr. and Alforn (Tanya) McKenzie Sr.; daughters: Lenora (Cordell) Carey and Cherrilyn McKenzie; siblings: Francina and Nerline Nixon, Nelly and Dr. Rev. Inez Rolle, Hudon Bowe and Turnquest McKenzie; grandchildren: Bernard, Shantell, Lamond, Marinique, Michael, Ezekiah, Roger, Rodia, Arnold Jr., Aran, Akeel, Arnaldo, Arnisha, Alforn Jr, Alfornique, Azariah, Joeneshiah and Frederick; great grandchildren: Bernard Jr, Kylie, India, Darvargo, Dashanno, De’Asia, Avery, Ian, Eden, Mi’kayla, Mi’Laysia and Ariah and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements are being fnalized and will be announced at a later date.
McKenzie, Sister Sherry, Michael & Sandra Russell and Debbie Russell.
Memorial Service For
Mr. Devon “Devin” Mitchell, 60
of #11 Albatross Circle, Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas will be held TODAY at 11:00 a.m. at The Chapel at Restview Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium Limited, #11-A Coral Road, Freeport, Grand Bahama. Offciating will be Rev. Peter Evans.
Devon leaves behind a legacy of love and cherished memories with his family and friends. He is survived by his father: Rupert “Jay” Mitchell; siblings: Suzette Scott, Paseka Willis and Jacobi Mitchell; nieces and nephews: Lateka Woodside, Melody Daniels, Jason Scott, Adoniyah Jones, Orel Willis, Azariyah Willis, Yahochanan Willis, Jacoda Mitchell, Jayla Mitchell and Zelda Mitchell; aunts and uncles includes: Ethlyn Kemp, Betty Woodside, Helen Tynes, Ernestine Johnson, Janet Robinson, Bernice Tucker, Dennis Arlington Tucker, Elvira Thompson, Clayton Tucker, Cleaveland Rahming, and Sherman Mitchell and a host of other relatives and friends where Devon’s presence will be deeply missed from their lives.
Death Notice For
Mr. Timothy Thomas King, 73
of #10 Montego Lane, Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas and formerly of Wilson Bay, Cat Island, Bahamas died at the Rand Memorial Hospital, Freeport, Grand Bahama on Sunday, September 7th, 2025
He is survived by his daughters: Marcia (Trevor) Pickstock, Thealesea (Don) Wilson and Jessica (Leon) Ellis; sons: Timothy King Jr., Thomas (Karen) King Jr. and Jeahrel King; grandchildren: Tominitra Pickering, Thomas King Jr., Dylan King, Kaven King, Ryan King, Wyatt King, Talitha Wilson, Donnell Wilson, Don Wilson
Jr., Trevor Pickstock Jr., Trevon Pickstock, Trevez Pickstock, Trevona Pickstock, Tamia King and Aniah King, Jeahnel King, Jeahrel King Jr., Ricardo Bullard, Londyn Carey, Leondre Ellis, and Leandraya Ellis; great grandchildren: Romel King, and Saraia Armbrister; sisters: Rose (Phicol) Smith, Estelle King and Altamese King; brothers: Nathaniel (Paulette) King, Nelson (Ruthamae) King, Daniel King and Ezra King; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
Arrangements for the Funeral Service are being fnalized and will be announced at a later date.
Death Notice For Mr. John Reginald Frazer, 72
of #13 Madeira Lane, Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas died at the Rand Memorial Hospital, Freeport, Grand Bahama on Thursday, September 4th, 2025.
He is survived by his wife: Stephanie WallaceFrazer; daughters: Tracey McAlpine (Rev. Frederick), Nikita Fraser and Indiana Nelson (Randy); sons: Quincy Fraser (Katrina), Jamal Fraser (Syrena), Rashorn Fraser and Wayde Pratt; grandchildren: Sherard McAlpine (Talea), Kyleah, Jaiden and J’Miya Fraser, Shomari Hollingsworth, Semaj Stubbs, Jonathan Ambrister Jr., Anissa, Waydeisha, Wayden and Waydenique Pratt; sisters: Rev. Cheryl Carroll (Rev. Dr. Anthony), Eloise Griffn (Greg), Esther Beneby (Philip), Betty Whylly (Christopher), Rose Frazer, Bernadine Carter (Sherman), Fenessa Frazer and Desiree “Della” Munroe (Ricardo); brothers: Franzel Frazer Sr. (Rosetta), Kennedy Frazer (Dolly), Bernard Frazer (Michelle), Kevin Frazer (Deandra), and Demetrius Frazer; sister-in-law: Cynthia WallacePierre; adopted siblings: Sharon Wallace, Barbara Barr and Michael Tucker; numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, September 20th, 2025, 10:00 a.m. at Jubilee Cathedral, Cathedral Boulevard, Freeport, Grand Bahama.
Funeral Service For
Yvonne Louise Russell, 60
of Fox Town, Abaco, Bahamas will be held on Saturday September 13, 2025, 10:00am at St. Anne Anglican Church, Crown Haven, Abaco. Offciating will be Fr. Kristopher Higgs. Interment St. Chad’s Anglican Church Cemetery, Fox Town, Abaco.
Precious memories will linger in the hearts of her love ones including her husband: Grovernor Russell; sons: Anvar (Shavan), Geovanni (Toni), Grovernor Jr. and O’Neil Russell; daughters: Kayleisha (Daniel) Burrows, Devonna (Lamont) Ferguson, Ashvonn Russell and Rasheeda (Brenado) Rolle; grandchildren: Kwaine and Zailey Burrows, Adrian, Gabrielle, Michael, Gianna, Giovanni, Kayla, Janielle, Sion and Sariyah Russell, Janado McKenzie, Kayden Collymore, Todd Thompson Jr. and Nazaria Rolle; mother: Doris Thompson; brothers: Floyd Jr., Joel, Maxwell, Kevin (Deli), Calsey (Shaneka), 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; nieces and nephews: Craig, Shalethia, Shakelia, LeeAndra, Leroy Jr., Kenny, Iyantie, Florenda, Christopher, 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, Renatta, Carrol Jr., Jamaal, Cameo, Lagina, Tameko, Leonardo, Lavaro, Collins Jr., Calvin, Hadassah, Caleb, Oneisha, Luciano, Sean, Latoya, Quinton, Breanna, Antonio Timothy, Lamia, Laquee and Lkya Lockhart, Kirkwood, Kayshala, Kevon, Kelan; uncles: Ozwell, Eric, Elvern, Elton, Calman and Vein Parker; adopted children: Tarquaya Thompson, Kyle McDonald; brothers-in-law: Lenwood (Lavina) and Kirkwood Darville, Collins (Pamela) Rolle, O’Neil Rolle, Carol Russell; sisters-in-law: Estelle (Sean) Gibson, Ursula Rolle, Petula (Mark) Lockhart, Lorraine Thompson, Ettajane Russell; numerous cousins and a host of relatives remembered on this day; Father Floyd Thompson Sr. and Brother Leroy Thompson Sr; nephew: Sheron Murphy; other relatives and close friends and their families: Rodney & Charmaine Wells, Dominique Deveaux, Anita McKinight, Kibre Thompson, Bernadene Thompson, Angela Thompson, Nita Mills, Tiffany Mills Johnson, Patrice Moxey, Lynette Leadon, Val and Dee, Christopher & Zermah Russell, Charlie & Idella Mills, Members of St. Chad and St. Anne Anglican Churches, The Parish of St. Peter and St. Ann Anglican, the Thompson family, the Russell Family, the Wells family, the Parker family, the Mills family, the Pinders family, the McIntosh family, the
Rolle family, the North Eleuthera Clinic Staff, the community of Fox Town and Little Abaco.
Viewing will be held on Friday at St. Anne Anglican Church, Crown Haven, Abaco at 1:00 pm until service time on Saturday.
Death Notice For Mr. Codeiro Donald McIntosh, 37
of Fox Town, Abaco, Bahamas died at the Rand Memorial Hospital, Freeport, Grand Bahama on Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025.
He survived by his children: Shanaz, Codeiro Jr., Cam’ron, and Breann McIntosh; brother: Rolando McIntosh; sisters: Donnell McIntosh and Joeneka Grant; grandmother: Rachel McIntosh; grandfather: Fred Well; nieces: Ryanna Reckley, Savannah and Sherea Albury; nephews: Valton Maynard Jr. and Andrew Jalano McPhee; numerous uncles, aunts, cousins, relatives and friends including: the entire North Abaco Community.
Arrangements for the Funeral Services are being fnalized and details will be announced at a later date.
Death Notice For Bellevue Albert Bebe Dormeus, 68
of Dundas Town, Abaco, Bahamas and formerly of St. Louis-Du-Nord, Haiti died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Monday, September 8, 2025.
He is survived by his wife: Clautide Dormeus; daughters: Berline Dormeus, Geranie Lagurre and Alicia (Ezechirl) Evariste; siblings: Marc and Guy Dormeus; grandchildren: Zamiel and Zuri Evariste and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements are being fnalized and will be announced at a later date.
Death Notice For
Ted Smith, 55
of Steventon, Exuma, Bahamas died on Sunday, August 31st, 2025.
He is survived by his brothers: Cyril Rolle, Sam, Joseph, Weagle, Holland and Robin Smith; sisters: Barbara Hanna and Madlyn Ferguson; brother-in-law: Edgar Hanna; sister-in-law: Karen Smith; aunts: Myrtle Pinder, Rena Rolle, Eulla Ambrister; uncles: Rolland Kenneth, Lenard and Naaman Rolle; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Curtis Memorial Mortuary and will be announced at a later date.
Death Notice for
Mr. Jaquelin Edouard, 43
Died at Princess Margaret Hospital on Thursday, September 4th, 2025.
He is survived by his, Wife: Adonia Edouard; Children: Wingena, Andrew and Jacquez Edouard; Mother: Jacqueline Edouard; Siblings: Emelson Edouard, Markes Saintilaire, Shenika Gibson, Jean Max Saintilaire, Jean Mark Saintilaire, Rody Saintilaire, Fred Saintilaire; Aunt: Eltha St. Fleur, Mirlande Edouard; Uncle: Moise St. Fleur, Japhet Edouard; Mother-in-law: Ilianise Austemme; Father-in-law: Tellien Austemme; Sister-in-law: Aline Joseph-Edouard, Janet Austemme, Fedline Austemme, Kerry Austemme; Brother-in-law: Kensly Austemme; Nieces: Juva Edouard, Sandy Edouard, Ava Talmae; Nephews: Kaileb Gibson, Christopher Edouard, Andino Edouard Pierre, Edelyne Garcia, Joanel Belisaire, Mackely Elme, Jules Constant, Julmis Constant, Kevin Constant, Kervenson Gracia, Lucanes Belizaire, Marc Elme, MarieLourde Elme, Maclen Elme, Lovenika Elme, Jimmy Elme, Nea-Glaude Elme, Wilsonne Tassi, Jireh Petiti-homme, Dalea Jean, Gabi Jean-Louis, Marete Belizaire, Shelly Joseph, Mari-Rose Joseph, Marie Mazard, Bonel Bastian, Nicka Deshomme, Meda Ilfra, Jetha Branchedor, Gillian Branchedor, Suvenise Branchedor, Eddy Talmae, Jamesly Belizaire, Kenly Belizaire, Alphonse Belizaire, Wilgens Edouard, Lovena Belizaire, Franz Branchedor, Louima Isema, Merline Jacque-Louis, Gary Tames, Colson Tassi, Arnold Tassi, Francois Tassi, Macda Tassi, Marceline Tassi, Majorie Tassi, Linda Tassi, Marc-Lubin Tassi, Marcelin Tassi, Robertino Duverson, Paul Dorval, Masiano Belizaire, Taniie Hilaire; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Evergreen Mortuary located on Village and Parkgate Road. Funeral services will be announced at a later date.
Funeral Service for Gwendolyn Albury, 92
of Miller’s Heights and formerly of Fresh Creek, Andros, will be held on Saturday, September 13th, 2025, at Antioch Native Baptist Church, Stapledon Gardens, at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Rev. Dr. Anthony Carroll, assisted by Other Ministers of The Gospel. Interment will follow in St. James Native Baptist Church Cemetery, St. James Road.
Left to cherish her memories are her loving husband of 55 years, William Albury; Daughters: Angela Bain, Dr. Annily Coakley (Christopher Smith) and Rev. Dr. Unay (Terrence Sr.) Jones; Adopted Daughters: Minerva (Arthur Sr.) Higgs and Jennifer Murray; Granddaughters: Rochelle HatcherKemp, Rakell (O’Brien) Pearce, Brettina Rolle, Sharell (Perry) Lewis, Kokea (Jeremiah) Alford, Christamara Bain and Arthurnell Higgs; Grandsons: Chrisandro Smith, Terrence (Jasmine) Jones Jr., Deangelo Bain, Arthur Higgs Jr. and Police Officer Malvin Higgs; Great-grandchildren: Neko Pearce, Angelique Jennings, Coryanna Coakley, Darino Bethel, O’Brien Pearce II, Samuel Ferguson aka Moses Rolle, Shandoo King Jr., Caudell Rolle, Troy Kemp Jr., Deangelo and Catalayla Bain, Summer Burrows, K’Angelo Bain, Amira and Aria Jones, Renylah Smith and Kilarney Bain; Great great grand children: Skylar Jennings, Nathan Stubbs Jr., Shanyla King and Delahni Bethel; Sisters-in-law: Paula & Sandra Albury and Juliet and Hazel Miller; Brother-in-law: Sydney Albury Sr.; Nieces: Marina Strachan, Carla (Phillip) Armbrister, Nicole Bethel, Juliet (Shayne) Taylor, Mavis (Rudolph) Rahming, Delacorte Miller, Tabitha (Bertrum) Cartwright, Gazzola (Talbert) Robinson-Lambert, Bettra (Samuel) Mitchell, Elizabeth Simmons, Jeanette Florence, Iva Lester-Mobley, Joann Sampson and Maria of Florida, Carolyn, Elizabeth, Sheila and Brenda Miller, Charlene (Rev. Dr. Patrick) Paul, Charmane Williams, Marsha Miller, Patricia, Talia Kelly, Samantha Farquharson, Lottie Polumbo, Chervette Burrows, Vanessa Rolle, Shantell Albury Lyn Cash and Shekia Fry; Nephews: Valentino McKinney, Romeo (Alicia) Delancey, Valway (Julia), Bravio (Sherise), Rondo, Belco (Debra), Elsworth, Wayne, Randy, Felix and Harold Miller, Gary Simmons, Neil and Gordon (Marsha) Cash, David (Raquel) Armbrister, Suprintendent Alvin Albury, ASP Perez Culmer, Miguel Albury, Suprintendent Demeris Armbrister, Sydney Albury Jr., Elvardo Armbrister,
Anthony Albury, Ernest Scavella, Ridge, Elgin and Benjamin Miller; Other Relatives and Friends Including, Jaystina, Precious, Nay, Adrian, Donald Cooper, Lillian Sealy, Davos Lewis, Craig Thompson, Shalloom, Ladata and La-nair Rahming, Lateeka Rahming-Beneby, Pastor Anthony and Cheryl Carroll and the Antioch Baptist Church Family, Rev. Carrington and Sabrina Pinder, Leslie Miller, Lydia Armaly and Family, the Millar’s Heights Family, Edris Strachan and Family, Betty Tulloch and Family, Diana Culmer and Family, Norris Williams and Family, the children of the late Levi and Laura Wilson, Minister Leroy Major (MP Southern Shores), The Family of the Church of God of Prophecy especially at Carmichael Rd. under the pastorate of Delegal Seymour, Minister Vaughn Miller, Minister Mario Bowleg, the Bain Town Family, Water and Sewage Family, Carmen Clarke and Family and the Longley Family. May her soul rest in peace
Relatives and Friends may pay their last respects at Evergreen Mortuary located on Parkgate and Village Road on Friday, September 12th, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00p.m., and again at the church on Saturday from 10:00a.m. until service time.
Death Notice for Patricia Saunders, 60
of 40 Bellot Road, died on Tuesday, September 9th, 2025. She is survived by her Husband: Rodger Saunders; Son: Antonio Adderley; Daughter: Antonique Adderley; Brothers: Fred McKenzie & Ernestine Fernander; Sisters: Angela Rolle, Bernadette Sears and Patrice Roberts; and a host of other relatives and friends that will be mentioned at a later date.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Evergreen Mortuary, located on Parkgate & Village Road.
Death Notices For
Clifton Theophilus Rahming, 50
of the Bluff, South Andros, Bahamas died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Friday, August 29th, 2025.
He was predeceased by his mother: Serlika Jane Rahming; 2 brothers: Ephraim and Jacent Rahming.
He is survived by his father: Daniel Rahming; brothers: Derek, Mcdonald, Spencer, Lawrence, Lorenzo and Arnold Rahming; sisters: Yvonne Rahming, Judy Rahming-Roberts, Euta RahmingNeilly and Shanique Rahming; brothers-in-law: Luis Roberts and Frantz Antoine; sisters-in-law: Lynzell ,Carol Toya, Sybil and Miriam Rahming; nieces: Denique, Alexis, Alexandria, Shantay, Lauren, Brenda, Ternisha and Meagan Rahming. Shantel Daring, Vanessa Charlton, Jasmine Fountain, Racquel Neilly, Rickkia Williams, Eunique Kerr, Cheronda Roberts and lnderia Andrews; nephews: Sterling Charlton Jr, Dino, Reno, Cornell, Renard, Tevin. Doniel, Dontae, Kenazeo, Lorenzo Jr., Spencer Jr., Randy, Anero, Jacent Jr. and Jamaal Rahming, Tamias Antoine and Scott Smith; aunts: Doraleen Gibson, Theresa Rahming, Cheryl, Joyce, Ivy, Eleanor and Silvia Smith; uncles: Stephenson and Kendall Smith; and a host of other relatives and Friends.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Legacy memorial mortuary and will be announced at a later date.
Gloria Alleyne St. Fleur, 48
of New Providence, Bahamas, passed away at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Thursday, September 4, 2025.
She is survived by her husband, Rolex St. Fleur; mother, Tairy Bien-Aime; step father, Jean Claude Bien-Aime; children, Ahmad Peters, Ashley Alleyne, Alexus St. Fleur, Ashea Alleyne, and Ayva Alleyne; brothers and sisters, Nixon Lazard, Niclosse Alexandre Lazard, Rosny Philistine, Ferdinand Philistine, Luckner Pierre, Adeline Sweeting, Elizabeth Alexandre, Vivian Philistine, and Clesya Philistine; and other relatives and friends.
Funeral service will be announced at a later date.
Funeral Services For
Semi Military Funeral Service For
Retired Correctional Offcer Corporal
William Henry Gibson Jr., 82
a resident of Hawthorne Road, Oakes Field, New Providence, Bahamas who died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Thursday, August 7th, 2025 will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 12th, 2025 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Boyd Road, New Providence. Monsignor Alfred Culmer assisted by Deacon Peter Jones will offciate. Interment will follow in Southern Cemetery, Cowpen and Spikenard Roads.
He was predeceased by his son: Clinton Gibson; sisters: Thomison, Geneive Gibson and Joan Gibson.
Left to cherish his memories are his wife: Audrey Gibson; daughter: Coron Gibson; sons: Don Gibson, Greg Mitchell and Reginald Gibson; step daughters: Lolita Seymour, Aniskqa and Raquel Beneby; grandchildren: Jason Rahming and Samuel Gibson; great grandchildren: Hoeley Curtis, Dasio Gibson, Lil Ryan Jr., Carson Gibson, Craig Mitchell Jr., Salina Mitchell, Cyeisha Mitchell, Christopher Mitchell, Tyreek Mitchell, Ciara Mitchell and Toreno Mitchell; nephews: Randy, Moss and Gladstone Moss; nieces: Joann Gibson-Rolle and Ethelmae Dames; nephew-in-law: Timothy Dames; adopted daughter: Danielle Ferguson; other relatives and friends include: The Dominoes Crew, Derek Noville Assistant Commissioner of Bahamas Corrections Departnebt, Offcers and Staff of Bahamas Correctional Department and the community of Hawthorne Road.
Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at THE CHAPEL OF MEMORIES THE NEW COMMONWEALTH FUNERAL HOME INDEPENDENCE DRIVE on (TODAY) Thursday from 10:00-5:00 p.m. and at the Church Friday from 11:00 a.m. until service time.
Capaneris Mark Lindsay, 51 affectionately called “Campy”
a resident of Jones Drive, South Beach, New Providence, Bahamas who died at his residence on Saturday, August 16th, 2025 will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 13th, 2025 at Pentecostal Church Of God Montell Heights. Pastor Dean Wells will offciate. Interment will follow in Old Trail Cemetery, Abundant Life Road.
Campaneris is cherished in memory by his parents: William and Melvern Lindsay; children: Tino, Marco, (Turkessa Archer), Shantae, Adrianna, Omar, Glen and Nardo; siblings: Greg (Shantell), Eldora, Rosenell, Maryann and Aaron; grandchildren: Shamaria Rolle and Kampetin; nieces and nephews: Creigisha, Carson, Sharon, Gage, Donnie, Ashton, Janiyah, Juliet, Aronald (Keshia), Enoch, Brittnay, Nelson, Sirnell, Shane, Chelsea, Vontae and Christian; Grand nieces and nephews: Lynden, Naomi, Carson Jr., and Keishsanna; aunts and uncles: Rosemary Lindsay, Marva Minnis, Christine Neely and Samuel Lindsay; other relatives and friends including: Shantell Lindsay, Aaron Cash, Tracy Neely, Soina Dean, Cleo Lockhart, Sandra Emmanuel, Lashanda, Shawn, Crystal Lockhart, Erin Joseph, Deirder Lindsay, Jange, Nickia, Delvin, Marvin, Dornell, Janet, Shanteish, Anthony, Brian, Shelby, Georgette, Margaret, Dave, Grant, Stevie, Perry, Pinky, Alexander, Roman Miller, Reno Miller, Leroy, Nado, Marvin, Ed, Rosemary, Tanya and Trevor Stuart and family, Carlos, Bernadette Chamberlain and family, Tika and family, Uniqua, Deron and Shavet.
Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at THE CHAPEL OF MEMORIES THE NEW COMMONWEALTH FUNERAL HOME INDEPENDENCE DRIVE on Friday from 11:00-5:00 p.m. and at the Church on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until service time.
Funeral Service For Hernandez Hertzberg Hart, 59 affectionately called “Hertz”
a resident of Kennedy Subdivision, New Providence, Bahamas who died at his residence on Saturday, August 23rd, 2025 will be held at Church of God Temple, Coconut Grove on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. Reverend Pascale Saunders and Reverend Philip Saunders will offciate. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Gardens, Soldier Road.
Left to cherished his memories are his loving wife: Florence Hart; father: Bishop Neville E. Hart; children: Cie (Sanchez) Brown, Jaycie, Shaquille Hart, Jessica (Latario) Goodman, Brittney Ramsey; grandchildren: Ava, Hernandez III, Aceyn Hart, Robert, Lalia, Cadien, Lataria, Jousha, Caleb Brown; siblings: Bradford (Charlene), Priscilla Rujean, Dr. Amelia, Griselda, Nevillene Hart; aunts and uncles: Ellamae Simmons, Virgina (Jeff) Stubbs, Coralee Sawyer, Esther Roker, Annuella Simmons, Victor Hart, Jeffrey Hart, Philip (Maryann) Sands, Helen Davis; nieces and nephews: Rusticus, Rico, Rashonda, Braylen Hart, Bernard Sweeting , Kamaree Saunders, Anika, Siddiqah Musgrove; sisters-in-law: Michelle Lawerence, Eloise (Michael) Knowles, Ena Sawyer, Rochelle (Anthony) Bethel, Lisa, Charmine, Colleen Saunders; brothers-in-law: Philip, Ryan, O’neil, Michael, Maurice, Leslie, Pascale Saunders, Glen Miller, Jimmy (Faith) Johnson; godchild: Krista Saunders; other numerous relatives and friends including: Children of the Late Gloria Bastian, Aladice Brown, Milton, Wilfred, Wilhemia Hart, Eric, Aaron, Carnetta, Earlene Simmons and Esther Silver, The Hart Family, The Deveaux Family, The Simmons Family, The Johnson Family, The Seymour Family, Guiding Light Restoration Assembly, The Saunders Family, The Maynard Family, The Patton Family, The Turnquest Family, The Sands Family, The Smith Family, The Carey Family, Bishop Dennis and Delcina Lafernier, Bishop Lindo Wallace & Family, Sharmaine Brown & Family, The Edwards Family, Hon. Patricia Deveaux, MP, Min. Kevin Bain, Martin & Irma Rolle, Rochelle Fletcher & Family, John & Kim Hyatt & Family, Sharon Farrington & Family, Helena Gardiner & Family, Larry Bullard, Mario Butler & Family, Charlie, Kennedy Subdivision Community, Johnny Hall, Whitting & Sonjia Brown, Tristian & Dr. Sanita Belgrave King, Hazel Sands & Family, Mckell Dean & Family, Commissioner Shanta Knowles & The Royal Bahamas Police Force, Rupert Roberts & Family, Super Value Family.
Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at THE CHAPEL OF MEMORIES THE NEW COMMONWEALTH FUNERAL HOME INDEPENDENCE DRIVE on Friday from 11:00-6:00 p.m. and at the Church Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to service time.
Death Notices For
Mr. Starlin A. Davis, 55
a resident of Waterford, Eleuthera, Bahamas and formerly from Bannerman Town, Eleuthera, died on Monday, 8th September, 2025 at Family Medicine Center, Rock Sound, Eleuthera.
He is survived by his wife: Berniece Davis; children: Devon Stuart and Starlya Davis; parents: Firstenia McPhee and Prince Davis; sisters: Beatrice Davis, Shantell Cooper, and Kenell Wildman; brothers: Jamal Flowers and Lashawn McPhee; and other relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to THE NEW COMMONWEALTH FUNERAL HOME and will be announced at a later date.
Nacara Albertha McKenzie, 37
a resident of Lady Slipper Avenue, Garden Hills #2, New Providence, Bahamas died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Tuesday, 2nd September, 2025.
She was predeceased by Emperor McKenzie.
Left to cherish her memories are her mother: Asrido Albertha Henfeld; brothers: Azard McKenzie, Gareth McKenzie, Dylon McKenzie, Conwell McKenzie, Conrad McKenzie; sisters: Samantha McKenzie-Greene, Darnell McKenzie, Vashanella McKenzieCharlton, Mornette McKenzie-Maycock, Santina McKenzie-Greene; nieces, nephews along with a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to THE NEW COMMONWEALTH FUNERAL HOME and will be announced at a later date.
Funeral Service For Beulah Alsena Smith, 90
a resident of #89 Bellot Road, Carmichael Road, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly of Roses, Long Island, Bahamas, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, September 12, 2025 at Church of The Most Holy Trinity, Trinity Way, Stapleton Gardens, New Providence. Offciating will be Rt. Rev Bishop L. Boyd assisted by other ministers of the gospel. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Gardens, Soldier Road, New Providence.
Beulah was predeceased by her husband: Simeon Smith; grand daughter: RiShawn D. Smith.
Left to cherish her memories are her children: Renee SmithBodie (Mark) Bodie, Raynor Smith, Rena (Randy) Woods, Revon (Fr. Colin) Saunders, Ricardo Smith, Richmond (Sonya) Smith; grandchildren: Rayann (Calvin) Ingraham, Stephen (Elizabeth) Bodie, Richea and Roxan Smith, Reno Woods, Robert (Tanoya) Woods and Randi Woods, Cara Saunders, Cameron (Vashti) Saunders, Candawn Saunders, RiChea Smith; great grandchildren: Raynell Smith, Aliyah Lowe, Cailyn Ingraham, Raihan, Rhys and Ren Woods, Torreya, Rahmani and Romeich Woods, Rehnoira, Rehmeyeh and Reheira, Rehnazia Woods-Wilson, Malachi Saunders, Cameon Jr. and Brooklyn Saunders, Christen and Rhainne Smith; sister: Ellen MajorHanna; sisters-in-law: Ethlyn Major, Yvonne Rigby; nieces
and nephews: Lawrence Christopher Major, Sheryl M. Moxey, Jennifer Major Strachan (Vincount) Strachan, Juanita Major, Patra (Marvin) Albury, Michelle Major, Bernadette Major, Julie Jones, MacArthur Tatem, Margaret Tatem-Gilbert, Claudies (Denise) Collie, Craig Turnquest, Bridget (Joel) Reckley, Lethera Bullard, Derwin Bullard, Julian Major, Kenrick (Sheryl) Major, Chavez Turnquest, Charmaine (Kevin) Miller, Chestly Armley, Alisa Armley, Samuel (Renee) Hanna, Cynthia Stewart, Audrey Major (niece/ care taker), Allen (Dianne) Major, Betty (Paul) Bartlett, Margaret (Don) Russell, Berdette Cartwright, Paulette Bowe, Ricardo (Casandra) Major, Yule Major, Vandolyn Mortimer and family, Annie Minnis and family, Sandra Russell and family, John Mortimer, Mitchell Mortimer and family, Micheal Mortimer and family, Willamae McIntosh and family, Joel Reckley Jr., Janiqua Adderley, Alysher Major, Ashley Minus. Dr. Valencia (Ambassador Forrester II) Carroll, Euriette Wright, Kevin (Mary) Wright, Brooks (Bernadette) Wright, Rose Wright, Ivalee Pratt, Mayfeld (Harcourt) Holbert, Cheryl Kemp, Mark (Monica) Kemp, Karen Kemp-Prosterman, Otis, Ricardo (Lezreen) Rigby, Methice Rigby (Gregory) Uptagrafft, Deborne Rigby, Bertha, Vernera, Jake, Juvette Rigby, Josephine (Prescott) McCoy, Jacquelyn (Theophilus) Wallace, Renee Roy, Ricardo Roy; other relatives and friends including: Latoya Smith, Elenor James, Annamae Brice, Olga Richards, Michelle Griffn, Cecil Boyd, Alexander Boyd, Enid Boyd, Beverley Boyd, Glenroy Boyd, Victoria (Tony) Romero, Mr. Butler and family; neighbors: Gracion Sands, Permall (Albert W) Schrimpf and family, Loretta Nairn-Francis and family, Basil Walks, Billy Brown, Mrs. Peggy Hall and Family, Shirley Babbs and Family, Alfred (Tamara) Smith, Sharon Smith, Paul (Ursula) Smith, Jodine, Glen, Floyd and Tyrone Woodside, Darren (Matice) Woodside, Ray, Sophia, Lisa and Patricia Strachan, Mrs. Sheila Culmer and Family, Barbara Calvert and Family, Connie Taylor, Shirley Watson, Nurse Frederick Munroe, Dorothy Kemp, Celia Gibson-Cooper, Oswell Munnings, Michael (Janice) Munnings, Oswell and Veronica Moore, Gladys Munnings, Dr. Janet Davis-Dorset, Dr. Loxley Munroe and a host of other relatives and friends.
Relatives and friends may pay their respects at Cedar Crest Funeral Home and Crematorium Ltd., Robinson and Baillou Hill Roads on (TODAY) Thursday from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. and at the church on Friday from 9:00 a.m. until service time.
Funeral Services For Philip Seaton Swaby, 75
a resident of #55 Hampshire Street, Cable Beach, New Providence, Bahamas, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at Christ Church Cathedral, George Street, New Providence. Offciating will be Reverend Harry Bain assisted by Reverend Deacon Preston Pinder. Interment will follow in Western Cemetery, Nassau Street, New Providence.
Left to cherish his memories are his son: Philip Swaby Jr.; daughter: Akirra Newton; sister: Joan Swaby; nieces: Deborah Armstrong (Gurney), Mitzi Swaby, Diane Wildgoose and family, Denise Tynes, Sandra Wells and family, Duhiza Swaby Smith, Barbara Swaby Bain, Sharon, Melverne, Brendalee Swaby, Apostle Shantell Young, Michelle Swaby, Donna DeKlavon; nephews: Dwayne Swaby (Michelle), Anthony Swaby, Patrick Swaby (Christine), Jeffrey Swaby (Faye), Stanislaus Brendan Swaby, Michael Swaby, Kevin (Marjorie) Swaby, Dominique Hall (Lanaé), Ira Swaby Jr., Ian Swaby, Gregory Heastie, Steven Heastie, Derek Heastie; numerous grandnieces and grandnephews; godchild: Renaldo Bethel; other family members: Gerard (Lana) and Stephen Archer, Julie Ferguson, Captain Sylvester Rollins, Maxine Rollins and family, Deborah Pinder and family, Dr. Andre Rollins, Richard Riley, Ellajane Riley Grant, Velma Riley Bain, Joseph Whymns and family, Lorraine Marshall, Lauralee Kemp, Julie Swaby, Laverne Swaby, Gay Swaby and family, Carol Brooks and family, Brenda Major-Barry; other family and friends including: Ruthmae Lightbourne, Henry “Juice” Outten, Clifford “Cliffe” Humes, Hilary Bethel (Ruby), Athama Bowe, Randy “Skinner” Woods, Robert Francis, Stephanie Rose, Claretta Duncombe, Derek Johnson, Charlie Sands (Edith), Kelley BostwickToote, Mark Cartwright, Dr. Nigel Lewis, Tyrone O’lander, Randy Martin, Janet Bowe and Family, The Bowe Family of East Street, Alberta Hall, Barbara Morris Bryant, Pastor James Bain, Pastor Dr. Andrew C. Hunter, Paula Hart, Wayne Rodgers, Kathleen Newman, Rhonda Bastian, Carla Riley, Shambula Hutchinson, Deryn Prabhu, Deyanna Thompson, Mark Rolle, Ciora Nixon, Maecal Electronics, BTC Retirement Group; special thanks: Dean Harry Bain, Tanya Hunt-Major, Christ Church Cathedral, Bishop Theophilis Rolle, Heritage of Redeeming Love Methodist Church, Carlos Jorrin Hechevarria, Elena Darmau, Andrea Thompson, Marsha Munnings, Brenda Sands and family, Sandra Dean, Gari Strachan, Stacy Campbell Marshall, Salvano Forbes, Juan Bethel, Dr. Christine Chin, Dr. Nicholas Fox, The Board and Management of New Providence Ecology Park Ltd., The Management and Staff of Suntera (Bahamas) Limited, Johanna Hanna Mason and family, Divine Divas, Rotary Club of New
Providence, Audley Fraser Cedar Crest Funeral Home; caretaker: Felicia Williams and a host of other relatives and friends.
There will be NO VIEWING at the Cathedral.
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.
Phyllis Nicole Bain, 65
a resident of #20 Barns Road, Coral Harbour, New Providence, Bahamas, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 12, 2025 at Abundant Life Bible Church, Abundant Life Road, New Providence. Offciating will be Pastor Cranston Knowles, assisted by other ministers of the gospel. Interment will follow in Lakeview Memorial Gardens, J.F.K. Drive, New Providence.
She is survived by her husband: Kentworth Bain; children: Jonathan, Dr. Athena and Jason Bain; grandson: Onyx Bain; mother: Mae Davis; sisters: Sabrina Davis, Lisa (John) Cartwright, Sophia Ferguson, Patricia Ferguson-Watson; brother: Brian (Marylee) Davis; sisters-in-law: Gina (Kevin) Ferguson, Yvette (Christopher Sr.) Rahming, Lynette Payne; brothers-in-law: Carlos Bain, Chester (Ingrid) Bain, Garvin (Christine) Bain, Demetrius Bain; aunts: Dimple, Rhonda, Joan Davis, Francena Cleare; nieces: Lasummer and Latoya Payne, Salena (Don) Bain, Ivy Davis, Trez Ferguson, Gabrielle Rahming, Reshanda, Danielle, India, Lacaja, Carelyss Bain; nephews: Rashad and Lorenzo Payne, Jamie Davis, John (Malena) Cartwright, Daxon Davis, Jonovan and Jermayne Payne, Donovan Duncombe, Christopher Rahming Jr., Rashaan, Gilles, Jamaal, Carlos, Xsavius, Kadeem, Devard, Ethan, Narhaji, Garland Bain; cousins: Therron Davis, Renee (Damien) Coverley, Kai (Renee) Davis, Yarri (Susie) Davis, Taureau, Gia, Ayanna, Ariah, Antonia, Theophilus, Nadia Davis, Lamond (Shaniska) Davis, Katherine Bowe, Paulette Poitier, Billie Jo Stuart, Monique Pfenninger, Nanette Scavella, Cerease (Keith) Stubbs, Andra (Darren) Brown, Keera (Clarence) Godfrey, Kori (Marsha) Cleare; numerous grandnieces, grandnephews and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.
Relatives and friends may pay their respects at Cedar Crest Funeral Home and Crematorium Ltd., Robinson and Baillou Hill Roads, 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.
Funeral Service For
Mr. Harvey Oscar Tynes, 80
of #511 Inagua Avenue, Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas will be held on Friday, 12th September, 2025, 10:00a.m. at The Anglican Church of the Ascension, West Beach Drive and Arden Forest Road, Freeport, Grand Bahama. Offciating will be Archdeacon Earl Hepburn assisted by Canon Norman Lightbourne and Rev. Fr. Rudolph Cooper. Interment will follow at Grand Bahama Memorial Park, Frobisher Drive, Freeport, Grand Bahama.
He is survived by his loving wife: Grace Ingrid Tynes; four daughters: Tanisha (Gordon), Ntshonda, Terrelle (Alexander), Heather (Iram); grandchildren: Grace, Alexander II, Alexis, Joseph, Belle Wilson and Jasmine Lewis, sister: Edna Ijeoma; brother: Philip Tynes; nieces and nephews: Chigozie (Renee) and Chinyere Ijeoma, Uchenna (George) Delva, Dr. Nneka Ijeoma Butler, Anwar Tynes, Mickeisha Stoute, Oneshea Tynes, Michael Tynes, Keith (Stephanie), Franklyn (Vivian), Andrew (Marsha), Anthony (Victoria) Seymour, Celestina (Dudley) Bent, Arthur (Rhonda) Seymour, Andrea and Lisa Bryan, Gillian (Chaluk) Richards, Isiuwa, Norense, Aiwekhoe, Ekhosuehi, Osatohanmwen, and Ehimwenma Iyahen, Shawn, Karl, Daniel, Gary (Melissa), Gina, Graham, Serena and Shaina Belle; Grandnieces and nephews: Chigozie and Nkume Ijeoma, Aidan Rolle, Johnathan and Anastasia Butler, Geovinno Delva, Tammy Rahming, Krystal and Mykell Tynes; In-laws: Dr. Ermine Belle, Dr. George Belle, Lieutenant Commander Charles Belle, Justice Francis Belle (Onel), Professor Patrick Bryan, Suzanne Belle.
Numerous godchildren including: Gary Belle, Courtney Cunningham, Roya Minnis, Jason Hepburn, Arthur Hamilton Jr., Kristina Wallace Whitfeld, Geoffrey Wallace Whitfeld, Jarrad Wildgoose, Ancella Williams, Devard Kemp, Fritzroy Thompson, Jason Smith.
Left to mourn his passing are other relatives and friends including: Dr. Roger Brown, Sharon and Roshar Brown, Dr. Rashida Brown Clarke (Andre), Marvin, Clancie and Darryl Wilson, Crystal Cunningham, Gloria Crawford and family, Mark and Linda Wilson, Audrey Rolle, Garnet and Delores Knowles, Arthur Hamilton Sr., Judy and Randolph Minnis, Carrie and Alexander Major, Verdell and Clarence Ferguson, Felton Cox, Beverly Bain and family, Sandra and Wellington Olander, O’Brien Ferguson, Carlton Blair, Gwendolyn Claude and the Hamilton
Clan, Paul Wallace Whitfeld, Beverley Wallace Whitfeld, Earl Godet, the Honourable Dr. Hubert Minnis and Patricia Minnis, Cyril Minnis, Norma Headley, Imari Lewis, Maitland and Daphne Cates, Scottie Pinder, Valerie Culmer and family, Damian Gomez and family, Robert Adams, Marvin and Jacqueline Adderley, Donna Johnson, Trevor McKay, Kim Hanna, Ingrid Tynes-Stuart, Denise Tynes, the Hanna Heastie Tynes family, Mazee Brusch and family, Emily Ferguson and family, Bradley and Brian Neymour, Carol Moss, Gurney and Debbie Armstrong, Cynthia Donaldson and family, Jill Cooper, Dr. Catherine Adderley, Sandra and Kevin Russell, Eddrin Turnquest, Phillippa Forde, Ethlyn Wildgoose, Frances Wallace, Rubyann Knowles, Dorothy Hepburn, William and Delores Morris, Veronica Grant and family, Brian and Wende Hanna, Alison Bowen, Monique Stuart, Ana Dickenson, Sharon, Carla and Sean Johnson, Sheila Archer, Vaughan and Claudia Glinton, Bernadette Rahming, Terrecita Kemp, Michael Simms, Leonie Lightbourne and family, Judy Nesbitt, Winsetta (Henry) Cooper, Trevonia Blatch, Miguel Taylor, Peter Adderley, Dwight and Julie Glover, Dr. Pamela Etuk, Dr. Maria Bouffard and Dr. Ferdinand Fermo, Helen Thompson, Dr. Karis Thompson-Major, James R. Thompson, Dr. Alfred and Vivian Brathwaite, Dr. Ras Jah Roopi, Michael and Willie Moss and family, Greta Bain, Charles and Betty Moss, Peter and Sally Holmes, Phil Maycock, Sir Cornelius A. Smith, Sir Hartman and Sonia Longley, Dame Joan Sawyer, Justice Cheryl Albury (Ret.), Norris Carroll, Ellen Serville, Brenford Christie, Frederick Smith, Rufus Allen, Ernie Wallace, Terrance Gape, Justice Estelle Gray Evans (Ret.), Maurice and Lin Glinton, the Rector, Vestry and Members of the Anglican Church of the Ascension, St. John’s College Alumni Freeport Chapter, the Management and Staff of Western Air, Genny Collo and the Management and Staff of the Merport Bistro, the Right Honourable Philip Davis and Family, the Honourable Glenys Hanna Martin, the Honourable Frederick Mitchell, the Honourable Michael Pintard and Berlice Pintard, the Honourable J. Kwasi Thompson, the Chief Justice of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas and Members of the Judiciary, F.I.D.A. Grand Bahama Chapter, Members of the Inner Bar and Utter Bar of The Bahamas, Dr. Roberts and other family and friends too numerous to mention. Special thanks to Dianne Strachan, Dean Harry Bain, Canon Norman Lightbourne, Canon Sebastian Campbell, Rev. Fr. Rudolph Cooper, Rev. Fr. Bradley Miller, Dr. Indira Minus-Grimes, Dr. Winston Forbes and the Emergency Room Staff of Doctors Hospital, Nassau.
In lieu of fowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to the Anglican Church of The Ascension’s Meals on Wheels programme.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Yager Funeral Home and Crematorium Ltd., Queens Highway, Freeport Grand Bahama, The Bahamas.
Funeral Service For
Funeral Service For Empreor Johnathan Carmeus, 19 affectionately called “Johnny”
Mateo Malik King, 27
a resident of #3 Drake Avenue, Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, 13th September, 2025 at Community at Heart Tabernacle, Coral Road Freeport, Grand Bahama. Offciating will be Dr. Apostle Carolyn Cooper assisted by Rev’d Clifton Cooper. Interment will follow at The Grand Bahama Memorial Park#2.
Mateo was preceded in death by his brother and best friend: Lamad Strachan; grandmother: Lay Minister Mrs. Coretta Wildgoose; aunt: Rev. Willamae K. Ferguson.
Left to cherish his fond memories are his life’s unbreakable support system, and his biggest cheerleader mother: Ms. Lakeisha King; father: Mr. Clifford Davis; sisters: Keishan Seymour, Bethany Davis & Cliffanek Roberts; grandfather: Tyrone Wildgoose; grandmother: Leanline Davis; aunts: Taronya Wildgoose, Teondra Wildgoose, Kendra Carey, Desiree Leon & Victoreen Davis, Tamara & Aldeka King, Tameka Mugisha; uncles: Gladstone King, Benson Davis Sr., Peter Davis & Terrance Davis; great grandmother: Yvonne Ferguson; grand aunts/uncles: Utta Neely, Pochina Ferguson, Vanessa Ferguson Kellman (Kelvin), Bernice Adderley; great grand aunt: Roselin Rolle; brothers-in-law: Fernando Leon & Doran Roberts; nephews: Cortez, Kyrey & Carson; god children: Lamiyah & Lamad Strachan Jr.; cousins: Giovanni Rolle Sr., Kevin Cooper, Nadia, Toneka & Toneko Neely, Edwin Ferguson Jr., Ethan, Austin & Christian King, Giovanni Rolle Jr., Benson Davis Jr., Chyann Seymone, Brianna, Garnika, Garred DeGregory, Anthea, Avia, Allyia, Nadeah, Shanard, Myles, Najee, Jannae, Teron, Tevonn, Armani, Aden, King Tyler of the U.S. Elijah, Garred III, Rylen, Rolando, Rashard, Talmage Jr. Sran, Jeremiah, Hiltemque, Keiyara Cooper, Xora & Aziza Symonette, Kamani Neely, Michael Astwood, Franklin, Treyvon & Amir Pinder, Miguel DeGregory, Jomara Hopkins, Joseph Hopkins Jr. Terry Davis; god mothers: Ellamae Turnquest, Betty Smith, Carla Piquant, Cuetell Gartor, Cassie Cartwright; god father: Thomas Stubbs Jr.; mother fgures: Vanria Jones, Lashae Colton and Billie Ferguson and other relatives and friends.
Relatives and friends may pay their respects at Yager Funeral Home & Crematorium, Queens Highway, Freeport, Grand Bahama on Friday from 12:00 noon until 5:00 p.m. and at the church on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until service time.
a resident of Cowpen Road, New Providence, Bahamas will be held t e e er t st hur h o e o e ro e e on Saturday, September 13th, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. Offciating will be Pastor Laurent Papouloute assisted by other ministers of the gospel. Interment will follow in the Southern Cemetery, Cowpen and Spikenard Roads, New Providence.
He is survived by his son: Empreor Jr.; parents: Joy Alexis and Baselias Carmeus; sisters: Joyanna, Princess, Empress, Annrecka, Bazera and Brittney Carmeus; grandparents: Domage & Annrose Carmeus and Endea & Paula Alexis; girlfriend: Italia June; nieces: Doniqua Ariel Ambrister and Jayda Skylar Carmeus; uncles: Tony Alexis, Lavalais Alexis, Shamecko Alexis, Kevin Alexis, John Baptist and Augustine Gustave; aunts: Paulette Krystina Alexis, Shiela Alexis, Crystal Alexis, Rosemen Carmeus and Clemine Carmeus and Cerline Baptistery; cousins: Krystacia Alexis, Terri Gaitor, Brianna Gaitor, Camron Gaitor, Azaria Gaitor, Jerome Alexis and Teandra Alexis and a host of other relatives and close friends who will forever cherish his memory.
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Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at the church on Saturday, 13th September, 2025 from 1:00 p.m. until completion of service.
(Red Bays, North Andros) Death Notice For Reka Johnson, 71
a resident of Colebrook Street, Red Bays, North Andros, Bahamas died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025.
Left to cherish her memories are her husband: Henson Johnson; 4 sons: Elton Moss, Kevin Brown, Renardo Colebrooke and Henrado Colebrooke; 6 daughters: Nathalee Woodside, Sanovia Smith, Henretta, Hilda and Falisha Colebrooke and Normeka Storr; 28 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention at this time.
Funeral arrangements are being fnalized and will be announced at a later date.
Death Notices For
Julian Orlander Munnings, 53
a resident of Anathol Road, Ridgeland Park West, New Providence, Bahamas died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Tuesday, 9th September, 2025.
He was predeceased by his father: Anthony Munnings; grandfather: Clifford Evan Rahming.
He is survived by his mother: Antoinette Munnings; sisters: Nicolette (Tony) Pratt, Detra Munnings; one brother: Detric Munnings; grandmother: Betty Rahming; 3 aunts: Nadine Frazier, Jacqueline Rahming, Catherine Farquharson (Horace); uncles: Cleo Rahming (Dorothy) Clifford Rahming; cousins: Owen and Nakia Bain, Britnee and Brandi Farquharson, Ichiro Rahming Clevan Rahming; niece: T’neyea Pratt; and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention at this time.
Funeral arrangements are being fnalized and will be announced at a later date.
Monique Hazel Bullard, 43
a resident of Wulff Road, New Providence, Bahamas died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Sunday, August 28, 2025.
She is survived by her adopted parents: Pastors Desmond and Edna Rivers of Miami Florida; two sons: Dwayne Pratt and Earnest Bullard; fance: Michael Martin; four sisters: Denise Rolle of Island Shores Eleuthera, Latesha Rivers of Miami Florida, Terez Curry Clare and Patrice Curtis; fve brothers: Johnnie Bullard, Tomeko Curry, Nathan, Melvin and Desmond Rivers II of Miami Florida; aunts: Mizpah Hall and Stephanie Johnson; nine nieces: Moesha, Denicia, Lonisha and Angel Rolle of Island Shores Eleuthera, Latoya, Lenise and Dr. Greganique Cooper, Tanisha Foristen, Latoya McKinney and Sydnique Curtis; nephews: Cordero and Cedric Rolle of Island Shores Eleuthera, Aaron, Ashton, Jomar, Sidney, Thompson and Th’Ron PetitFrere; one grand niece, four grand nephew and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention at this time.
Funeral arrangements are being fnalized and will be announced at a later date.
Funeral Service For
Funeral Service For Peggy Demara Davis-Saunders, 51
Pierre Paul Jean, 65
of Zirconia Court off Prince Charles Drive and formerly of Fox Hill, New Providence, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, September 13th, 2025, 2:00pm at Gospel Assembly Church of Jesus Christ, Minnie Street and Balfour Avenue, New Providence. Offciating will be Bishop Celiner st Louis assisted by other ministers of the gospel. Internment will follow in the Old Trail Cemetery Abundant Life Road.
He is survied by his daughter: Pierreline Jean; sisters: Angelie Jean and Marialie Jean; niece: Itioda Lifaife, Jeanne Jean, Stephanie Almonor, Jeenise Vernise, Isabella Clarke, Avianacha Silien, Stephanie Lifaife; nephew: Elton Saint Louis; other relatives and friends including: Sasha silien, Indiana Utile, Kelly Utile, Don Utile, Wikender Cleare, Gertha, A’nadi See Tyson, Castro, Banny, Rosana Wildor Bishop Celiner St Louis and Gospel Assembly Church of Jesus Christ the Fox Hill community, Prince Charles community and a host of other relatives and friends too many to mention.
Relatives and Friends may pay their respects at Rock of Ages Funeral Chapel on Wulff Road, New Providence on Friday, September 12, 2025 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and at the church on Saturday from 1:00 p.m. until service time
Funeral arrangements are being handled by Garden Of Rest Memorial Mortuary.
a residence of Sumner Street, Redlands Acres off Soldier Road, New Providence, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, 13th September, 2025, 11:00a.m. at Church of God Cathedral, East Street & Lily of the The Valley Corner, New Providence. Offciating will be Rev. Dr. Carlton J. Stuart, Sr. assisted by other ministers of the gospel. Internment will follow in the Old Trail Cemetery, Abundant Life Road, New Providence.
Left to cherish her memories are her uncle: Charles Davis of Eight Mile Rock, Grand Bahama, Allen, Ivoine, Kendal, Patrice, Bradely, Vincent, Carlton, Eric, Kenneth and Gary Ingraham; aunt: Deborah Arthur, Kym Stubbs of Turks and Caicos, Mary Ferguson, Dedrie Perpall, Lisa, Leanna Carey, Elizabeth Davis of Pembroke Pines, Florida, Suzette Culmer, Rosemarie Dean, Laverne Armbrister, Christine, Bridgette, Patricia and Paulette Ingraham, Cyprianna Ingraham of Orlando, Florida, Trycenia Roker-McKinney of New York, Aretha Huyler of Coopers Town Abaco, Donna, Karen, Lisa Ingraham, Melissa Bassa, Vista and Claudine Armbister; grand aunt: Agatha Musgrove, Patricia Jones, Caroline Armbrister; unclein-law: R/SUP Maurice Arthur, Jeffery Davis of Pembroke Pines, Florida; cousins: Jackie Pinder, Shonel and Jhoven Davis, Ricardo Hinsey, Mauriko (Georgiann) Arthur, Marcinko Arthur, Arlisha, Joann, Leanne, Grier Davis, Shonica Johnson, Akeem Moss, Hastique McQueen, Shania, Shyanne Darrell, Don Smith-Yacinthe, Brittney Briggs Douglas, Jhanelle Culmer, Alexis McKenzie, Shervonne Bain, Jianna Saunders, Javon Saunders, Stacy Whitehead, Alivia Newton, Anqunique Huyler, Nicole Moss, Gia Smith, Lathera, Latara Ingraham, Kenya, Shameka Ingraham, Shakera Bethel, Erica Carey, Tamika, Ronita, Erinique Ingraham, Tonesha Scriven, Dawn Smith, April, Lanette Sands, Lanika Ingraham, Latia and Lillian Smith, Vincent Jr., Jamal, Don, Gregory, Avery, Kory, Tony Ingraham, Shawn Smith, Detective 3342 Elton Sands, Lartaro, Levontae, Anwar Jarrett, Isaac Davis, Amari, Jachai, Carter Mcqueen, Philip Moss, Elton Sands Jr., Jeada, Jeanna Davis, Fantasia, Rickanna Rhianna, Richelle Hinsey, Kristanek Johnson, Keyvanna Farrington, Tramyiah Bain, Germanii, Dailyann, Jerry Stubbs, Antony Morley, Lisa, Tamra Roberts, Jermaine Moultrie, Elvardo, Tyrone, Narada, Cardinal, Delgardo, Nyoka, Sharice, Demeatress Neilly, Lionel, Keyon, Anton, Eumeeko Davis, Lakishula Jones; and a host of other relatives and friends including: Bishop Carlton and Minister Genesta Stuart and the Church of God Cathedral East Street and Lily of the Valley Corner, Fam-Med, PMH Food Service Department, PMH A/E Department, Female Medical 2 Staff, Atlantis Concession Cart Department, R. M. Bailey School Class of 1992, Otis and Lisa Gibson and family, Elvis and Shenique Bain and family, Mrs. Stephany Mackey and family, Soldier Road Community, Kim Douglas and family.
Relatives and friends can pay their last respects at St. Ambrose Funeral Home on Friday, 12th September, 2025 at 11:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m.
Funeral Service For
Ann Marie McGregor, 57
of East Wood Estates, New Providence, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, 13th September, 2025, 3:00 p.m. at The Church of God Auditorium, Fowler Street off Shirley Street, New Providence. Offciating will be Pastor Duran Smith assisted by other ministers of the gospel. Cremation will follow.
Ann was predeceased by her parents: Amos (Preston) Felton, Yvonne (Evie) Felton and her eldest sister: Patrice Fox.
Left to cherish her memories are her husband: Howard Ellis McGregor; children: Annalisera McGregor and Marvia Curtis; grandchildren: Aniyah Wood (Gregory Wood) and Jackson (Jay) Datus Jr. (Jackson Datus Sr.); sisters: Yvonne (Papa) Felton, Ruthmae (Rudy) Felton, Monique Felton Bastian; brothers: Amos (Eggo) Felton (Katia Felton) and Robert Felton; nieces: Tanagra (Naggie) Felton, Brintina (Tina)Fox), Angel Nixon, Paradise Felton; nephews: Ricardo, Bejay Fox and Justin Fox, Cameron Fernander, Dequon McIntosh (Angelica), Shanti Felton; grandnieces: Zernay Fernander, DZari McIntosh, Radesha and Reneisha Fox; grandnephews: Traykwon Penn, Khyrim McIntosh Ricardo Jr.; aunts: Cheryl (Pastor Eric) Brown, Charlene and Bernice Collins, Denise ,Stephanie, Gwendolyn, Diann and Angie Braynen, Corrine Stuart Braynen, Marylee Braynen-Symonette and Curlene Forbes; uncles: Stephen, Fred, Donald, (Donnie), George and Tony Braynen; cousins: Ernesta and Jason Rodriguez (Janae and Jason Jr.), Quinton and Shirley Smith, (Jewel Liam and Dillon), Shanique McKinney (Treasure and Serenity), Erica Moss ( DeShawn, Alexis, Shantira, Santeche Brown, Tavares and Ashley Collins, Felicity, Joshua and (Georgette) Collins, Shakera Butler, Murrieta, Natasha, Clint Elvis, Fred (Boo Boo) Nicholas (Nick), Nicholian, Stevie, Stephana, Brian, Terell, Walter Jr., Walleacher, Tamika, Kara Donald and Sherwin Braynen, Indira, Jernae and Gerard Darville, Shantell and Gladstina Braynen, Kenneth and Ann Poitier, Barbara, JennyMae and Harry Poitier, Wendy, Noel and Okie Duncumb, Rokeisha Ferguson, Nyoshi Smith, Sammy Bain, Deaconess Betty Bostwick, Pastor Duran and Minister Keva Smith, Apostle Carmetta Woods; close family: Claudia Seymour, Mr. and Mrs. Owing
McGregor,
Mrs. Crystal Grey; and a host of other relatives and friends: Minister Fred Mitchell, Minister Lisa Rahaming, Minister Keith Bell, R. M. Bailey Senior High especially The Class Of 85; special mention: Suzette Grey, Mr. Kenwood Taylor, Ambrose Gibson, Kelsie Sands, Tracey Brooke, Michelle Cartwright, Elkins Roker, William Scantebury, Arnette Ferguson, Karen Thompson, Joyann Williams, Larette, Eddnie Pickstock, Alvin Thurston, Tanya Beneby, Miss Scully and The Feeding Network Family, Elvis Remi Saunders and Rosetta Saunders, Marina Johnson, Lorine Store, Judy Stubb and family, Enid Moss and family, Merline Cole and family, Doctor Rivers, Nina McKinney, Mr. and Mrs Rigby and Family, Troy Johnson, Bassy Lewis, Thomasina Smith, Darcy Cox, Jetta Francis, DeAndre Miller, Gigi, and The OUTLAWS Family, Jacklin Brice, Ida Symonette and The PLP Fox Hill Branch, Mr Brown (Urban Renewal ), Melissa and Michaelia Fox and Family, Wayne Bastian and Family The Uncensored Group, Raven Jones and Family, Colina Insurance, Princess Margaret Hospital, Reverend Dianna Thompson and Family, Angie Collins and family, Verline, Munninngs, Evelynia and family as well as a host of others to numerous to mention.
Relatives and friends can pay their last respects at St. Ambrose Funeral Home on Friday, 12th September, 2025 at 11:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m.
Death Notice For Patricia Patsy Dolce, 75
a resident of Flamingo Garden, New Providence, Bahamas died on Saturday, 6th September, 2025 at her residence
She is survived by her husband: Foldere Dolce; children: Kelson Dolce, Falicia Penn; sister: Cheryl Lightbourne; grandchildren, nieces and nephews and a host of ther relatives and friends including: Green Castle settlement, the Flamingo Gardens community.
Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
Funeral Services For
Rosny Marcelin, 33
a resident of Fourth Street, Robinson Road, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly from Acul-du-Nord, Haiti. Funeral service will be held on Sunday, 14th September, 2025, 2:00pm at Francophone Seventh Day Adventist Church, Balfour Avenue, New Providence. Officiating will be by C. Melvin Lewis, assisted by Other Ministers of the Gospel. Interment will follow in Southern Cemetery, Cowpen and Spikenard Roads, Nassau, Bahamas.
He is survived by his, Father: Joseph Morales Marcelin; Mother: Jaennette Zephyr Marcelin; Brothers and Sister: Pérès Gomès, Annecie, Dave, Joseph Moss Marcelin; Nieces: Jaelle Carry Flore Marcelin; Brothers and Sisters-in-law: Seraphin Edmond, Mompremier Jennie Carry-Flore; Uncles & Aunts: Dérius, Rose, Marie, Dedieu, Philomena Cadet, Lovencia Richemond, Yolande Marcelin, Guilene, Roselaine,Wisnick, Jessie, Derisson, Francois Marcelin; Cousins: Guerlainecy, Bensie, Shutnaison, Naikendy, Love, Yvens Yanick, Junode, Junia, Djymi, Damas, Jennie-Flore, Wilson, Charlie Charlineda, Hernaud, Vanessa, Jackson, Jony, Rosiclaire, Renise, Renald Marceline, Phalaine Emerson, Emerceline, Djinoue Yoltha, Richekerline Michelin Serge Wesly, Phila Delfi, Lolite, Tchaly, Robens, Pierre-Mary, Nanie, Rosane, Liliane, Levi, Claudette, Tidane Mitha, Tony, Nelly, Debèl, Elange, Founa, Lovelie, Ferlande, Jeanride Evena, Lucnise, Suzette, Loulou, Ninelle, Omelia; relative and friends: Eveline, Miryam, Rose-Bertha, Jhony, Francophone Seventh Adventist Church and Family; Special Friend: Stirva Delancy Joseph; and a host of other relatives and friends
Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at Rest On Funeral Chapel Ltd. #166 Kenwood Street, Mount Royal
Avenue on Saturday, 13th September, 2025 from 10:00am to 4:00pm and again at the church from 1:00pm until service time.
Eden Louis, 18
a resident of Second Street, Coconut Grove, New Providence, Bahamas. Funeral Service will be held on Sunday, 14th September, 2025, 1:00 pm at Carmichael Haitian Bible Church, Carmichael Road, New Providence. Officiating will be Dr. Jean Paul Charles Assisted by Pastor Moliere Maurice, Pastor Jerome Luckman And Other Minister of the Gospel. Interment will follow in Lakeview Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, John F. Kennedy Drive and Gladstone Road, Nassau, Bahamas.
Left to cherish his precious memories are his, Mother: Melona Louis-Fenelus; Father: Renauld Louis; Grandfather: Canelus Carne; brother: Redens Louis and Chamnada Louis; sisters: Chamanda Louis and Samantha K. Louis; Uncles: Gelin Jean, Edilet Jean, Fednet Jean, Elege Jean, and Josue Louis; Aunts: Gladys Mesadieu, Ilonise Alce, St. Talise Philbert, Meranite Oxinal, Rosilia Philibert, Mne Gelin Jean, Mne Colbert Nicolas, Mne Jnronel Fenelus; Niece: Naya Louis; Cousins: Richard Jean, Jeff Jean, Jessica Louis, Ethen Louis, Fedony Jean Louis, Ester Jean, Sofora Jean, Merie Jean, Maria Edee, Cliford Nicolas, Angelique Edee, Ferdinand Jean, Ribeldo Voltaire, Colson Nicolas, Bianca Densclara Louis, Marline Louis; and a host of other relatives and friends are too numerous to mention.
Relatives and friends may pay their last respect at Rest On Funeral Chapel Ltd. #166 Kenwood Street, Mount Royal Avenue on Saturday, September 13th, 2025, 10:00am – 5:00pm and again at the church from 12 noon until service time.
Anelise Augustin, 69
Funeral Services For Marthe Bernadin Carmil, 77
A resident of Augusta Street, Bain Town, New Providence, Bahamas and formely from Trou-du-Nord, Haiti. Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, September 13, 2025, 11:00am at New Mission Tabernacle of God, Russell Road, Oakes Field, New Providence. Officiating will be Rev. Wallex Haycinthe, Assisted by Pastor Claude Augustin, Pastor Marckenson Destima, and other Minister of the gospel. Interment will follow in Southern Cemetery, Cowpen and Spikenard Roads, New Providence.
Left to cherish her precious memories are her children: Lumide Bien aime, Angeline Louis, Jessica Louis; grandchildren: Daleyka Dorsaint, Jefli and Jeny Manual, Perterson Lambert, and Rachel Marhel; sister: Madam Lebert Riche, Elise Bernard, Mariette St. Fluer; Friends: Richene Louis, Jocelyne Monfiston, Naymay, Jinet, Ti Filo Masèy, Love, Linda Cenatis, Youbi, Jinenn, New Mission Tabernacle of God family, and host of other relatives to numerous too mentions.
Relative and friends may pay their last respect at Rest On Funeral Chapel Ltd. #166 Kenwood Street, Mount Royal Avenue on Friday September 12th, 2025, 10:00am – 5:00pm, and again at the church from 10:00am until service time
a resident of Augusta Street, New Providence, Bahamas and formely from Plaine-du-Nord, Haiti. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, 13th September, 2025, 11:00am at Evangelical Baptist Church, Baliou Hill Road, New Providence. Officiating will be Pastor Maleus Phillipe Senior Pastor, assisted by Other Ministers of the Gospel. Interment will follow in Lakeview Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, John F. Kennedy Drive and Gladstone Road, Nassau, Bahamas.
Left to cherish her precious memories are her, husband: Perlimaine Camil; sisters: Berthe Bernadin, Therese Bernadin; nephews: Jose Francois, Gui Francois, Kernel Francois; and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.
Relative and friends may pay their last respect at Rest On Funeral Chapel Ltd. #166 Kenwood Street, Mount Royal Avenue on Friday September 12th, 2025, 10:00am - 6:00pm, and again at the church from 10:00 am until service time.
Funeral Service For
Emmanuel Israel, 87
A resident of Pitt Lane, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly from Port-de-Paix, Haiti. Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, 13th September, 2025, 2:00pm at Calvary Haitian Baptist Church West Avenue Centreville, New Providence. officiating will be Dr. Henri Cher-Aime Senior Pastor. Assisted by Pastor Walter Junior Lucien and Other Minister of the Gospel. Interment will follow in Old Trail Cemetery, Soldier and Abundant Life Roads, Nassau, Bahamas.
Left to cherish his memories are Life Partner: Yvose Mesidor; Sons: Rodney Israel, Baldwin Israel, Alexsandre Israel; Daughters: Eglauise Johnson, Evanard Israel; Step Children: Wislande Saintfleur, Petionna Mesidor, Nesly Pierre-Louis; Grandchildren: Barthelemy Israel, Nedva Israel, Roddy Kesnerson Israel, Kimani Kweben, Imani Kweben, Keziah Kweben, Keniesha Mesidor, Nelson Pierre-Louis, Daniel PierreLouis; Son-in-law: Emmanuel Johnson; Daughters-in-law: Dateline Merlien Israel, Wilmene Noel Israel; Brother-Jocelin Israel; Brothersin-law: Semilfort Mesidor, Charles Jean Jacques, Enosan; Sisters-inlaw: Julie Mesidor, Clomen Jean Jacques; Aunt-in-law: Medilia Cadet, Lofilia Pierrelouis; Uncle-in-law: Enosan & Goldo Pierre Louis; Father-in-law: Dreve Mesidor; Bonus son: Malik Kweben, Renaldo Cartwright; Nieces: Emide Mesidor, Claudine Mesidor, Suzette Mesidor, Silfani Mesidor, Danise Mesidor, Josline Mesidor, Vetline Mesidor, Aliyah Mesidor, Ruth and Chemen Jean-Jacques, Marianne Cadet, Yolna Louissaint, Ginnette Pierre-Louis Liline Pierrelouis; Nephews: Louben Mesidor, Danielle Mesidor, Frank Mesidor, Dorel Mesidor, Erney Mesidor, Aaron and Moses Jean-Jacques, Daniel Cadet (Terae), Rodnell Cadet, Philip Demeritte, Wilcarm Pierre Louis (Sharon); Grand Nephew: Benji Nixon, Berry Henry, Juben Henry, Mervens Henry, Ervens Henry, Raphel Mesidor, Timothy Mesidor, Ronald Augustine, James Augustine, Marcus Augustine, Joshua Augustine, Rodlin Mesidor, Mikey Mesidor, Dowensky Mesidor, Alexander Mesidor, Pablo Mesidor, Daniel Cadet, Rodnell Cadet Jr., AJ; Grand nieces: Chilanka Mesidor, Chandline Mesidor, Jessica Mesidor, Amiyah, Madison and Daniah Cadet, Lory
Demeritte. Other family & friends: Denise Pierre & Family, Veloude Saintilhomme & family, Ophnide Sturrup & Family, Joseph Family, Myrtle Family, Anesca Family, Caty Family, Chaldonise & Dennis Pierre, Jenny & Nape Saintfort, Sesly Meris, Ruffin Family, Janice Johnson and family, Cartwright Family, Latoya Brown and Leanna Allen, Loudy Demeritte, John Laguerre and Family, Pastor Francis Bastiany, Pastor Junior. Macedonia Church Family, Calvary Haitian Baptist Church, Potter’s house family, Pitt lane, McCollough Corner and Mason Additons family, Jipp and others too numerous to mention.
Relatives and friends may pay their last respect at Rest On Funeral Chapel Ltd. #166 Kenwood Street, Mount Royal Avenue on Friday, September 12th, 2025, 10am – 5pm, and again at the church from 1:00pm until service time.
Death Notice For Zius Blaise,75
A resident of Joe Farrington Road, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly from Port-de-Paix, Haiti, died at Princess Margaret Hospita on Thursday, 4th September, 2025.
He is survived by his Wife: Mita Dolne Blaise; children: Misha Davis, Tania Blaise, Natasha Blaise, Gina Blaise, Wadner Blaise; Grandchilden: Willard, Aaron, Mikhaila, Mita, Sky, Oliver, Esnel Connect, Jean Baptist, Elaya Dior, Kaven; Son-in-law: Widnel, Esnel, Anvil: Daughter-in-law: Linda Blaise; Brothers and Sisters: Lavinia, Tosya, Sila, Vecelie, Piodel, Cerales, St. Verti, Cerondel; Step son: Youdy and Beby; Step Daugther: Judith Eveline, Lenaise, Elisanette; and a host of other relatives and friends to numerous to mention.
Funeral Arrangements are entrusted to Rest On Funeral Chapel Limited.
Funeral Service For
Codie Jessica Billie Stuart, 27
of Daniel Street, Sir Lynden Pindling Estate, New Providence, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, September 13, 2025, 10:00a.m. at Rhodes Memorial Methodist Church, Montrose Avenue, New Providence. Officiating will be Bishop Theopilus N. Rolle, President Emeritus Bahamas Turks and Caicos Island Conference, Rev. Emily A. Demeritte, Senior Pastor and Bishop Gregory A. Collie, First Holiness Church. Interment will follow in the Southern Cemetery, Cowpen & Spikenard Road, New Providence.
She is survived by her daughters: Josiah, Danyella, Adaiah and Rhaya; mother: Joycaster (Anthony) Lightfoot; father: Shamarco (Phillipa) Adderley; grandparents: Sherman Stuart, Sheryl (William) Newman, Theodora Smith, Marcus (Sherran) Neymour; great grandmother: Sybil Neymour; sisters: Addis Johnson, Zion Haley Johnson, Ashante Collie, Deandra Eugene, Aliah Rahming and Salena Hanchell; brothers: Elvaro Hanchell Jr., Maurice Mortimer and Anthony Lightfoot II; aunts: Samantha (Lavardo) Moss, Shoniquor (Dr. Jamal) Moncur, Shantell (Romeo) Cooper, Elizabeth Johnson, Arachera Neymour, Sherveese and Shermantha Lightbourne, Okie Dorsette; uncles: Tameco Adderley, Pedro Stuart, YoKenny, Wesley, Akeem, George Neymour, Ricardo (Jonica) and Duran Davis, Alicio and Navarro (Linda) Roker; grandaunts: Peggy Ambrister, Kayla (Charles) Ferguson, Joan Knowles ,Theresa Newman, Valrine Rahming, Audrey Saunders, Paulette Saunders, Charlene Darville, Min. Melvern (Wilfred) Mackey, Pastor Idamae Riley, Apostle Dr. Arlene JP (Samuel) Lindsey. Eleanor Martins, Min. Janice Butler, Min. Lana Smith, Marva Smith, Dale Davis, Sonia Davis and Andrea Rolle; granduncles: Apostle Keith (Min Brenda) Rolle, Pastor Cleveland (Min Marcia) Neymour, Allen and Everette Neymour. Clyde (Keisha) Neymour, Franklyn Newman, Billy Simth and Tyrone Williams. Godparents: Linda Rolle, Vanessa Lamb-Bethel and Stacey Rolle, Master Ronald “Smokey” Martins; best friend: Antonya Sweeting; nieces and nephews: Harmony, Analla and Riley, Claude, Destin, Kairo; god children: De’Aja, Sarai, RaVaya, Anai and Ariyah; cousins: Temshai and Ajani Moncur, Logan and Malachi Neymour, Romiah, William
“Sky”, Jayden, Pryia, Savanah, Kristenique, Tianna, Kenreka, Kaelyn, Antonia, Antonea, Shakera Curry-Rahming and Cheryl Bauld; other relatives and friends: Rupert & Sarajean Stuart Clan, Pastor Ann McKenzie Clan, Consuella Parker-Hanchell Clan, Randy (Maxine) Lightfoot, Ethlyn & Basil Rolle Clan, Danny (Carol) Lightfoot, Pamela Moss, Danny and Dominic Lightfoot, Perrineka Davis, Triniece Simmons and family, Zilpha Evans and Family, Mildred Bawls Clan, Dudley (Dianne) Smith and family, Kimberlena, Keith, Stamatia and Shema Saunder, Abraham Louis Smith Clan, George Neymour Clan, Merline Adderely Clan, Pearline Simmons Clan, Rupert, The Hon Perry Christie (former Prime Minister) and family, The Hon Philip Brave Davis, Prime minister, Hon Glenny Hanna Martin, Hon Jomo Campbell, Hon Clay Sweetings MP, Dr. Zelrona Mackey, RM Bailey Class of 2014. TA Thompson Staff and Administrators, Cleveland Eneas Staff and Administrators, Centerville and Englerston Community, North Eleuthera Community, Sea Breeze Community, The Cove North Eleuthera, The Hive, The Pineapple Lounge, Juice City, Twin Brothers Boyd Road, Bishop Theophilius Rolle and Rhodes Memorial Church Family, First Holiness Church. The RIU Hotel, The Bay Street Straw Market; other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.
The Body will repose if the Blessed Redeemer Chapel at Ferguson’s Funeral Directors, 7th Terrance Collins Avenue, New Providence on Friday, September 12, 2025 from 12 noon – 5:00pm and on Saturday at the Church from 9:00am until service time.
Death Notice For
Michelle Eldora Bain, 54
of Doyle Street, Yellow Elder Gardens, New Providence, Bahamas died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Sunday, August 24, 2025.
She is survived by her siblings: Monique Sylvestre, Henry Bain and Lincoln Bain; aunt: Cecleia Cooper; nieces and nephews: Brenique Collie, Brenelle Collie, Rakeita Bain and Ricardo; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
Death Notices For
Wellington Uriah George Johnson, 78
a resident of Fort Pierce, Florida and formerly of Rock Sound, Eleuthera, Bahamas died on Sunday, September 7th, 2025 at the Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital, Vero Beach, Florida.
He is survived by his wife: Grace Mae Johnson; sons: Dennis, Alfred and Lamourn Johnson, Reco, Treco and Aron Francis and Vincent Roberts; daughters: Francis, Rosadelle, and Alicetine Johnson and Lakera Francis; brothers: Cedrick, Christopher, Floyd, Lewis and Alvin Johnson; sisters: Sandra Barr, Phyllis Smith and Pastor Ellen Henfield; brothers-in-law: Norman Henfield, Harold Herman Smith and Ernest Barr; sisters-in-law: Ruby Johnson, Rose Johnson of Tarpum Bay Eleuthera and Rose Johnson of Green Turtle Cay, Abaco; daughters-in-law: Lillamae Edwards, Rosalee Johnson of Curtis Exuma, Michelle Johnson, Andrea Roberts and Regina Francis; sons-in-law: Darren Davis and Antonio Francis; grand sons: Anthony,Gary and James Edwards Jr., Dennis Johnson Jr., Alfred Johnson Jr., Lamourn Leevan Johnson Jr., Lamourn Maliko Johnson Jr., Marvin, Mervin, Gregerson and Denzil Johnson, Justin Newbold, Shervon Williams, Gregory, Noel and Vincent Roberts Jr., Michael McKenzie, Rudy and Nathaniel Russell and Freddy Sands; grand daughters: Nellie, Kayvette, Krystal and Jewel Edwards, Andrea, Antoniece, Alphanique and Christin Johnson, Julissa Newbold, Noel Hamilton, Octavia Bastian, Dreanna, Antionette and Dreanette Roberts, Idelle, Deniesha and Nicoya Johnson Carmesha Kemp, Cory Gibson, Rudisha Russell, Rhia and Rylee Francis and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
Ricardo Cyril Johnson, 64
a resident of Coleman Lan off Kemp Road, New Providence, Bahamas died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on the Friday, 29th August, 2025.
He is survived by his 5 sisters: Terry Ann Romer, Linda Ashe, Merelene, Donna and Natasha Johnson; 3 brothers: Perry, Kevin, and Collin Johnson; 3 aunts: Shirley Ferguson, Gwendolyn and Stephanie Johnson; 1 uncle: Phillup Ferguson; numerous nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends
Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
Final Rites & Burial For Baby Chazai Howard Gaitor,
1 week & 2 days
a resident of Frank Rutherford Estates, Prince Charles, New Providence, Bahamas will be held on Friday, September 12th, 2025, 11:00 a.m. at St Agnes Anglican Church, Baillou Hill Road North, New Providence. Officiating will be Archdeacon Keith Cartwright assisted by Father Howard Bethel. Cremation was held. Final rest of the remains will follow in St. Agnes Cemetery.
He is survived by his parents: Chavvey Gaitor and Ashantae Sargent; grandparents: Rosewell Bennett, Theresa Sargent-Bennett and Charlene Archer; great grandparents: Andy and Sharlene Sargent, Rosewell Bennett Sr., Jeslyn Mackey and Shirley Cunningham; uncle: Charrod Knowles; aunts: Chardeia Gaitor, Rosaria Bennett, Tyice Bennett and Derenique Johnson.
Death Notice For
John Ulrich Adderley, 78
of #19 Wellington Avenue, Southern, New Providence, Bahamas, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Wednesday, September 3, 2025.
He is survive by his wife: Mrs. Hartlyn Francina Taylor Adderley; one daughter: Cara Loetta Taylor; one son: Francisco Taylor; two granddaughters: Kahree Shaydren Hartlyn Bowe and MoNiesh Angel Joseph; and numerous other relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.