Thursday, September 24, 2026
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Chef Macloid
“MAC”
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SHEARER 1960 - 2022
Anniversary
4th
Gone from our sight, but never from our hearts. Dearly missed and fondly remembered by wife: Wilhelmenia Shearer; Children: Tovera, Tomiko, Tomia and Feodor Shearer; Grandchildren: Timothy Ward Jr., Rayanna and Graiceo Brown, Family and friends. Continue to Rest In Peace.
In Memory Of
Paul Edward Johnson 26th March 1951- 26th September 2010
Cabell O’Brien, 85
A Nassau resident of over 30 years passed away peacefully on September 21, 2026, at her home in Snead’s Ferry in North Carolina surrounded by her loved ones. She is predeceased by her husband, John Kenneth O’Brien, also of Nassau.
Though your absence is deeply painful, we find comfort in trusting that you are at peace. The love we shared does not simply end with separation. We continue to hold you in prayer and gratitude, remembering the good times Those we love remain with us, for love itself lives on. Sadly, missed by: wife: Rhonda; son: Marvin; grandchildren: Aiden, Kyle, Jair, Jahnya and Jahleela; siblings, other family and friends.
She is survived by her 2 daughters: Catherine O’Brien Williams (Mike) and Sheila O’Brien Shamel (Todd); 4 grand-children: Alexandra Williams Schilder (Casey), Elizabeth Williams Cherry (Jacob), Nathan Shamel, and Catherine Shamel; 2 great-grandchildren: Bradley Schilder and Benson Schilder; siblings: Nat Robb, Jr. (Wesie) and Zan Polhill (Mark) and sister-in-law: Mary Alice“Sissa”Wassitsch (Pedro)of Nassau. Cabell was an avid bridge player and actively involved as a volunteer with Nassau’s sailing regattas. She will be greatly missed by family and friends. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Cabell O’Brien’s name to: The Bahamas Humane Society.
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Funeral Service For Stephen Allan Taylor Sr., 71
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a resident of Vanria Avenue, Sunset Park, New Providence, Bahamas, will be held at St. Gregory The Great Anglican Church, Carmichael Road, New Providence on Saturday, September 26th, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be The Rev’d. Dr. Kari X. Marcelle and other ministers of the gospel. Internment will follow in the Lakeview Memorial Gardens, Gladstone Road, New Providence. Steve was predeceased by Oswell and Jennie Taylor; Karen Brown; and Alicia Jervis-Garland. Left to cherish his memory are his beloved children: Shenika, Stephen Jr., and Stevette Taylor; and his precious grandchildren: Caylan Wells and Carter Taylor, who will forever carry a special part of him in their hearts. He also leaves to mourn his loving siblings: Cheryl Taylor, Keith Taylor, and Yvonne Clarke; brother-in-law: Phillip Clarke; and sister-in-law: Prisca Taylor; nieces and nephews: Kellen and Keithera Taylor, Roger Brown Jr., Sancia Palmer, and Krystal Taylor and cousins: Andrea Coakley, Sherry Jackson, Andrew Jackson, Allan Jackson, Carla Jackson, Jason Bastian, Khindia Farrington, Keenya Farrington, Inez Sands, Christine Gibson, Gladys Johnson, and Sharon Miller. He was also blessed with a beautiful circle of chosen family, those connected to him not simply by blood, but through genuine love, friendship, loyalty, and countless shared memories: Dale Bethel; Monalisa Hanna, Avon Bethel, Gerard Bethel, Tanya Duncanson, Ewart Garland II, Concepcion Ramirez and Eugene Samuels, among the family members and dear friends who will lovingly remember him are Sean Minns; Martha Minnis; The Jervis Family; Chercovie Wells; Cynthia Wells and family; Natasha Rolle and family; Norma Lightbourne and family; Roger Brown Sr. and family; Cyprianna Armbrister; Reginald Armbrister; Evette, Tom and Tomar Sarvis, ames Oliver; Luciano Sands; Brittany McKenzie; Lesean Forbes; Valrie Samuels & Family; Shandika Bain and Family; Cassandra Saunders and family; Theresa Heastie and family; Constance Mackey and family; the Gaitor Family; Mr. Alan and Ginger Strachan; Michaela Strachan and family; Kayadera Clarke, The Jarvis Family; The Vanria Ave. Family; and the Oncology Department of Princess Margaret Hospital, along with a host of other relatives and friends. Family and friends can pay their last respects at St. Ambrose Funeral Home, No.34 Arundel Street, New Providence on Friday, September 25th, 2026 from 11:00a.m. to 4:00p.m.
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Funeral Service for Cresswell Ian Gibson, 66 will be held at Rock Sound Methodist Church, Rock Sound, Eleuthera on Saturday, September 26th, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. Officiating will be Rev Milton Lightbourne and Dr. Reginald W. Eldon; Interment will follow at Sea View Memorial Gardens, Rock Sound, Eleuthera. His memories will forever remain in the hearts of his, Wife: Judith Adderley-Gibson; Children: Jordan (Kenyoka) Gibson, Craig (Ominique) Gibson, Crispin Gibson, Crystal Gibson and Christina Gibson; Grandchildren: Jordan Gibson Jr., Kemuel Gibson, Favour Gibson, Milani Gibson, Craig Gibson Jr., Prince Anderson and Cassidy Gibson; Mother: Cynthia Gibson; Mother-in-law: Maxine Adderley; Siblings: Edrick (Marjorie) Gibson, Sr., Vivienne (Gregory) Bullard, Swanson (Latoya) Gibson, Sr.; Sisters-in-law: Joanne (Arlington) Adderley-Barr; Brothers-in-law: Harold (Patricia) Adderley, Aaron (Phyllis) Adderley; Nieces and Nephews: Lindsay, Laxavier (Renaldo), Edrick, Jr., Jevette (Ashton), Jade (Jaran), Jada Swanson, Jr., Zion, Lither, Anika, Shakara, Leah, Britany, Danish, Danielle, Nicole, Aaron, Jr., Dan Harold Jr., Travis, Kirk, Garvin and Rashad; Uncles: Breon (Eleanor) Leary, Leonard Leary, Stafford (Mona) Leary, Gary (Eureka) Sands, Clay Symonette; Aunts: Muriel Leary, Andrea Gibson, Vanrea Gibson, Michelle Leary; First Cousins: Maxwell, Maxine, Robyn, Sheena, Julian, Portia, Alisa, Petula, Yale, Tammi, Italia, Tina, Pauline, Angela, Bernadette, Tonya, Shermeka, Ashley, Ashton, Melvin, Marlon, Bobby, Darren, O’Niel, Omar, Clampton, Gerry, Terrol, Tilford, Tristan, Javon and Clay; Cousins: Alice-Louise, Byron, Perry, Paul, Philip, Wilshire, Carol Ann, Elizabeth Sawyer-Franklyn, Richlene, Sharon, Hattie, Carolyn, Ruth, Gweneth, Kendal, Edith, Shirley, Carl, Timothy, Ann, Althea, Tiffany, Brian, Marsha, Nadine, Fern, Daphne, Beth, Birchie, Ena, Elizabeth, Aubrey, Ingrid, Hezekiah, Sandra, Carol, Anita, Shakara, Cristan, Navar Vernon, Audrey, Chuck, Margo and Carolyn. A host of Relatives & Friends including: Members of the first class of students enrolled in the Red Cross Centre for the Deaf, Members of the Rock Sound Zemis Junkanoo Group, Aubrie, Harry Horton, Hazel Sands & Family, Herbert and Derek Fernander, Sybline Taylor & Family, Dennis LaFernia, Merlease Bethel, Elaine Carey & Family, Claudia Sands & Family, The Symonette Family, Cindy Pinder, Claudius Culmer & Family, Pearline Bullard & Family, The Grant Family, Elton Symonette, Sr. and Family, Sandy Sands, Ron Hall, Eddie Hall, Murietta Major, Corey, Brent and Andy Taylor, James (Bouzie) Hall, Kirkwood Cleare, Helen Davis, Dorothy Rahming, Dr. Reginald W. Eldon, Janet & Gloria Eldon, Ann Thompson, Marsha Cates, Clement Hall, Judy Delancy, Ricky Farquharson, Glen Cartwright, Rev. Ernest Sweeting, Sharon Miller, Christopher Cates, Devin, Frankie and Ginger Horton, Allison Farrington, Marco Bethel, Dennis Johnson, Rev. Milton Lightbourne & Dr. Linda Lightbourne, Deacon Sharon Williams, Sharon Clarke, Keva Ferguson, Fruzan Langdon, Adena Coakley & Family, Catherine (Kitty) Moree, Johnnie Emile, Mrs. Meryle Desmangles & Family, Zelda Evans, Sheba Gibbs, Staff of Elite Customs Brokerage, Management and Staff of King Ocean Services, Staff of the Engineering Department of Atlantis, Staff of the Special Services Section, Ministry of Education, Curry Memorial Methodist Church Family and The Rock Sound Community. Viewing will be at the Hope Room on Friday from 9 am until 5 pm and at the church on Saturday from 9am until service time.
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Funeral Service for
Rojean Shafeeq Albury, 42
will be held at Charles Wesley Methodist Church, Lower Bogue, Eleuthera on Saturday, September 26th, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Rev. Dante Albury. Interment will follow in Henderson View Public Cemetery. Left to morn his passing are his loving Wife: Tanya Albury née Saunders; Step Children: Birtonya, Birbb, & Roberto Scavella; Three Step Grands: Solace, Serenity & Franklyn Ellis; Mother: Hilda Karen Neely; Sisters: Emerald Bastian, Wallisha Morinville, Tracy Neely; Brothers: Demanté Kelly, Shavaldo Nixon, Asa Albury Jr., & Jalen Albury; Sisters-in-law: Patrice Woodside (Dwayne Woodside), Portia McCoy (Camelo McCoy); Brothers-in-law: Aposal Reginal Saunders (Patricia Saunders); God Daughter: Petrez Outten; Aunts: Jennifer Kelly, Katie Kelly, Diana Smith, Joy Kelly, Mispah Edgecombe, Zelma Albury, Monique, Donelle, and Carolyn Albury, & Erma Duncombe; Uncles: Ernie Kelly, Hilverson Kelly, Glenroy Albury, Roland Albury, Michael Albury, Thomas Albury and Ronald Albury of New York USA. Grand Aunts: Melta Cash, Ann Collins, Ivy Bowles, Grand Uncles: Willis John, Peter, James & Harvey Sweeting; Nieces: Sierra, Rikaylah, Ricara, Amari, Crystanique, Demantinique, Teja; Nephews: Demantri J, Trey Theoc. Other Relatives: Jassadate, Sharell, Paterrie, Henrea, Hendrick, Camalette, Camarrie CJ, Billy, Shadie, Phillity, Faith, Hope, Ernie Jr., Sheniqua, Shanaye, Shandea, Shacoya, Tanisha, Daquan, Elston, Micah, Tatrinka, Zephaniah, Demerro, Vernon, Latoya, Laron, Lagrand, Kenisha, Ronda, Indereia, Timesha, Vernon Jr., Roykeem, Verniece, Vernae, Romia, Blessyng, Zion, Jamai, lamahria, Lashan, Chervano, Bishop Cedric Albury (Melrose), Dorne, Eunice, Krystal, Sharnice, Jereth, Monique, Glenda, Garth, Elroy, Gerard, Brad, Garette, Nicholas, Delworth Jr., DelAario, Prince, Eddison, Theo, Shawn, Ross, Roland, Mekel Mcdonald, Cecil Pinder, Sharon Bowles-Knowles & family, Theo, Clariice Neilly, Lisa, Lalie, Demetrius, Melanie, lstaya, Shaniece Glenisha, Adiah, Austine Lola, Lisa, Edward, Gayle, Marilyn, Tracy, Gregory, Terry, Ottis, Hugo, Altida,Howard Annie, Denise, Eloise, Paulamae, Joann, Jennifer, Raquel, Antoinette, Marcia, Darren; and a host of other relatives and friends: Bishop Raymond Ward & Pastor Jennifer Ward & The New life worship Ministries Family, Pastor Orlando and Clarice Thompson & Goble Outreach Ministies, Pastor Ednol Cash & family, Pastor Wade Higgs & Charles Wesley Methodist church Family, St. John the Baptist catholic church family, Pastor Henderson Kelly & The Mission Church of God family, Apostle David Armbrister & The IPAD Ministries family, Pastor April Miller & The Vision Church of God family, Pastor Darren Bethel & Trinity City of Praise family, Pastor Martin Kemp & Gateway Ministries family, Pastor Derek Glico & The John Wesley family, Dr. Wendy Cash & the Bahamas Women of God Prayer Group Ministry, Bishop Simeon Stuart & family, Sidney Brown & family, James Munroe & family, Donna Heastie & family Baron Dominic Johnson & family, Ms Pharicina Lockhart & family, Willington and Marie Johnson & family, Mable Gibson & family, Mr Gerald Stuart & family, Burchinal Gibson & family, Mr Melvin Leary & family, The Airport Authority, North Eleuthera Airport Firefighters & Security staff, Bahamasair Family, White Crown Aviation family, The Royal Bahamas Police Force, North Eleuthera Immigration & Customs Departments, North Eleuthera Taxi Drivers, The Albury’s, Kelly’s, Neely’s, Johnsons, Cash’s, Moss, Bain’s, Bethels, The Hon Cay Sweeting & Family, Sylvanus Petty (MP) & family, The Bahamas Heart Center, Doctor Russell and the Nurses and staff at the Lower Bogue clinic the communities of Lower & Upper Bogue, Bluff, Current, Current Island, Harbour Island, Spanish Wells, Gregory Town, Hatchet Bay and the entire Island of Eleuthera, and other relatives and friends too numerous to mention. NO VIEWING.
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Funeral Services For Ja’Dei Javette Grant, 8 a resident of Teal Street, Pastel Gardens, will be held at St. Agnes Anglican Church, Baillou Hill Road, New Providence, Bahamas, on Friday, September 25th, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Officiating will be Venerable Archdeacon Keith N. Cartwright, assisted by Father Lamar M. Nottage. Cremation will follow. She is pre-deceased by grand mother: Dahlia Bennett Deleveaux; grand fathers: Derek Adams, Oswald Burrows; uncle: Dealeyo Deleveaux. She is survived by parents: Jarvis and Dereka Deleveaux-Grant; siblings: Jahmai Grant, Ja’Daj Grant, Ja’Dal Grant; grandmother: Rosemary Moss Burrows; grandfathers: Earl Deleveaux, Elme Rodney Grant; aunts: Deangelia Deleveaux, D’Jone Deleveaux, Rozalia Deleveaux, Sheena Grant, Dorethea Adams and family, Derecia Adams, Ashanti Adams and family, Tianne Bowleg and family, Marissa McDonald and family, Gayle Grant; uncles: Derek Adams Jr, Emmanuel Adams, Garvin Grant and family, Ryan Grant and family, Preston Grant and family; grand aunts and uncles: Sterling Moss, Karen Musgrove, Katie Burrows, Judy Deleveaux, Ginger Moss, Rosemary Gaitor, Maxine Moss, Hansel Moss, Michael Bennett, Kensley Bennett Jr.; cousins: Bayli Major, Charles Moss and family, Chariene Huyler and family, Charamone Simmons and family, Careo Cash and family, Carvon Cash, Crystal Russell and family, Philiper Gardiner and family, Rose Gardiner, Thorne Gardiner, Elvinette Gardiner, Charmilee Rolle, Chamron Rolle, Shakera Burrows, Shaquell Moss and family, Warren Grant and family, Mario Grant and family, Jamal Grant and family, Kevin Grant and family, Lesley Neely and family, Lasheka Gaitor and family, Rojeme Henfield and family, Turkessa Deleveaux and family, Kareem Roberts, Duane Bethel and family, Arturo Bethel and family, Toriano Roberts and family, Lisa Flowers Edgecombe and family, Frankie and Jerome McDonald and family, Doria Rolle, Felicia Turnquest, Bianca Stubbs, Precious Moss, Cassandra Adderley, Travante Moss, Albina Burrows, Anton Burrows, Ashante Burrows, Shantik Burrows, Marlen Burrows, Angel Burrows; Godparents: K. Darren Turnquest, Euthalie Miller, Nicholas McDonald, Dion Williams, Ginea Wilson, Moya Thompson, Cynthia Gianapoulos, Karen Rawlings. A host of other relatives and friends including honorary family friends: Gilda Scavella and family, Charlis Robins and the Genius Soul family, Cynthia Stanko and Tanya Stanko, Chentill Holbert and family, Gayle Moncur and family, El’Yanna Mackey and family, Margaret Williams and Derren Ageuro, The staff and students at the Erin H. Gilmore School for the Blind and Visually Impaired, The board and members of the Bahamas Foundation for Blind and
Visually Impaired Children, The staff of the Department of Culture and Ministry of Culture Arts and Heritage and the Ministry of Youth and Sports, Members of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, and Youth Auxiliary, and members of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, The staff, parents and students of Emanji School of Arts and Emanji Circus Arts. Friends may pay their last respects at Demeritte’s Funeral Home, Market Street, from 12-5:00p.m. on Thursday & on Friday at the church from 2:00 p.m. until service time.
Mr. Louistal Dessoncaire, 89 a resident of Thompson Drive, Fox Hill & formerly of Haiti, will be held at Our Lady of the Holy Souls Parish, Deveaux Street, on Saturday, 26th September, 2026, 10:00a.m. Officiating will be Father David N. Cooper. Interment follows in Woodlawn Gardens, Soldier Road. Left to cherish his memories are his son: Leonardo Soncaire; daughters: Minet Lewis, Emma Kemp, Monica Curry and Lynette (Benedictine) Thompson; grandchildren: Byron Lewis, Chandon Pierre and Miguel Sears, Akeria Kemp, John (Valencia) Williams Jr., Berkeley Sands Jr., Gabrielle and Galia Curry, Travis and Travia Smith; great grandchildren: Brea Sands, Shamara and Shamad Kenedy, Jonathan, Safira, Jashawn, Jase and Javani Williams; nieces: Ann Jerome, Elizabeth Vilneus; nephews: Paul, Ramond, Jean and Mathew Velneus; grand-nephews: Payton, Gabriel, Samuel, Jermaine and Anthony Vilneus; grand-nieces: Annisabelle Jerome, Aaliyah, Ashley, Keasha and Feleshia Vilneus; great-grand nephew: Dominic Vilneus; great-grand nieces: Tameka, Dominique and Kaylee Vilneus; family and friends: Margaret Hield and Family, Janika Moss Rolle and Family, Mr. Joe, Daneil Francois and Family, Karen Dorsett and Family, Cherrece Johnson and Family, Cynthia Cooper and Family, Val Cooper and Family, Henrietta Miller (Eucharistic Minister), Mookso Codet and Family, Janite Joseph and Family, Aretha St. Jean and Family, Our Lady of the Holy Souls Catholic Church Community, Young and Deveaux Streets and Windsor Lane Communities, Former Staff of the Department of Land and Survey, The PMH Medical team, Dr. Phyllis Ambrister and Dr. Bethel from the Walk-In Clinic, and a host of relatives, friends, and loved ones whose lives were touched by Lewie. Friends may pay their last respects at Demeritte’s Funeral Home, Market Street, from 10-6:00 p.m. on Friday & on Saturday at the church from 9:00 a.m. until service time.
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Funeral Services For Augusta Mae “Gusta” Cash, 72
Sis. Dale Alvira Ellis-Ferguson, 75
a resident of #37 Dumping Ground Corner & formerly of Central Andros, will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Boyd Road, on Friday, September 25, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Officiating will be Msgr. Alfred Culmer. Interment follows in Southern Cemetery, Cowpen & Spikenard Roads.
a resident of Lily of the Valley Corner, will be held at New Destiny Baptist Cathedral, Gladstone Road, on Saturday, September 26th, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Rt. Hon. Apostle Delton D. Fernander, assisted by other Ministers of Religion. Interment follows in Southern Cemetery, Cowpen & Spikenard Roads.
Left to cherish her memories are her devoted and loving husband, Edward; sons: Franklyn Smith, Rodney, Vincent, and Neil Cash; daughters: Emily Mitchel, Sherrelle Cash, and Gina Poitier; grandchildren: Cidoine, Rolica, Treyona, Tones, and Jial (Jare) Cash; sisters: Sheva (Denza) McKenzie, and Coraine Rolle of Freeport, Grand Bahama; her brother: Leroy Minnis; son-in-law: Gregory Adderley; sisters-in-law: Sister Mary Wilson of New York, and Lruis Harris; nieces and nephews: Janet, Cassius and Ricardo Jr., Frazier, Vanessa (Jamal) Rolle, Christopher, Clarence and Curtis, Jerald (Manquise) Bain, Lakeisha Bain, Decanza McKenzie Jr., Jason (Samantha), Jamal (Patrice), Cedic, Stephan Rolle, Jenfavia and Jernee Bain, Caleb Rolle, Emmanuel Jr., and Emmaine Bain. Godchildren: Princess, Kirk Demeritte, Cody Demeritte, and Grley. Other relatives and friends: Andrea, Charise Spence, Sandra, Shamane Sturrup, Ariel Demeritte, Lataria Mackey, Shatarie Mackey, Boyle Cooper, Jeffrey Clarke, Nadia, Cathrine, Charlene and Stephan Walkin, Beatrice Poitier, Darren, Jaine (Sunny) Rolle, Camel, Jasmine Newbold, Donna, Joy Armbrister and family, Ursule Rodgers, Jason Stubbs, the Hanna family, Hinnsery’s family, Nellie Saunders of South Andros, Rodney, Anya Seymoure, Tiffany, Deandra, Nikita, Kelly, Cedric, Rose and Isaiah Spence, Denise Beneby, Diane Smith, Sarah Carey, Pastor Sharron Nairn, Dr. Monique Hanna, the Walking in the Word, Love Hill, and Small Hope Bay communities, the staff of Princess Margaret Hospital, the staff of the Nazarene Center, the Dumping Ground community, Bridgette Saunders, Jill Meeres, and a host of many others too numerous to name. The family wishes to express its deepest and most heartfelt gratitude for the many acts of kindness, the outpouring of prayers, and the unwavering support shown during this difficult time. Your love and compassion have been a comfort beyond measure. Friends may pay their last respects at Demeritte’s Funeral Home, Market Street, from 10-6:00 p.m. on Friday & on Saturday at the church from 9:00 a.m. until service time.
She is survived by her son: Elton Ferguson; daughter-in-law: Eleni Ferguson; grand-daughter: Tyreke Ferguson; great-grand son: Derren Woodside Jr.; brothers: Godfrey Michael Ellis, Donald Hilton Ellis, Clement George Ellis & Supreme Court Judge Darron Dwight Ellis; sisters: Veronica Louise Ellis & Sharon Melverne Ellis; sisters-in-law: Ruth Ellis, Lorraine Ellis (Vonne), Margo Ellis (Lory) & Carolyn Ellis, nephews & nieces: Dwight & Deborah Rolle, Stefano & Janeth Wilkinson, Perez Ellis, Ryan & Nickera Robinson, Chevette Ellis, Duane & Shornell Ellis, Lamont & Erin Ellis, G. Marco & Elenna Ellis (Canada), Henrico & Nathylee Ellis, Gregory Ellis Jr., Stephen & Olive Bethel, Deangelo & Yolanda Knowles, Tinia Toote Parker, Latoya Ellis, Laniqua Ellis, Tamika Cooper, Donovan Ellis, April Ellis, Dermott &Vernice Sawyer, Wayne Dario Sawyer, Clevonne Ellis, Clementia Ellis & Brielle Ellis, numerous grand & great-grand nieces and nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends, including: Ms. Cynthia Mihas and Family, Sonia Nicole Simpson & Maya Hylton, Ms. Denise Woodside & Derren Woodside, the Charlton, Williams & Duncanson Families, Anthony Gardiner, all of Miami Florida, The Lily of the Valley Corner Family, The Baldwin Avenue & Farrington Road Family, The ENTIRE Saunders Family, Walt Saunders & Family, Emil Saunders & Family, Vangy McBride & Family Dianne Bingham & Family, Shirley Ritchie & Family, Grace Douglas & Family, Vernita Ellis & Family, Deidre Woods & Family, Delaura Mae Moncur & Family, Leroy Ellis & Family, Rt. Hon. Apostle Delton D. & Lady Calpurnia Fernander & the New Destiny Church Family, Bishop Delton D. Ellis & Lady Anna Ellis & the Mount Tabor Church Family, Princess Margaret Hospital Gyne Ward & others too many to mention but truly cherished. Friends may pay their last respects at Demeritte’s Funeral Home, Market Street, from 10:00a.m.-6:00 p.m. on Friday & on Saturday at the church from 10:00 a.m. until service time.
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Funeral Service For Harry Alphonso Bowleg, 82 a resident of Windsor Lane West, will be held at Word Of Truth Ministries International, Word of Truth Blvd. off Gladstone Road, on Saturday, September 26th, 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Bishop Lester M Cox. Cremation will follow. Cherishing his memories are his, daughter: Tomara “Tammy” Bowleg Speight; son-inlaw: Willie F. Speight; grandson: Jaden D. Speight; sisters: Deaconess Naomi Ellis, Evangeline Bowleg, Judy Allen (Opolacka FL.); brothers-in-law: Robert Allen (Opolacka FL.) Rev. Michael Lockhart; nieces: Karen Delancy, Brigette Bowleg-Sawyer, Claudette Griffin, Courtnelle Brown, Elder Ruth Curtis, Sharon Hanna (Wayde Sr.), Cheryl Williams, Julie Christie, Donna Fisher, Denise Bowleg, Vantrice Bowleg, Tonya Bowleg, Michelle Bowleg Rolle (Greg Sr.), Georgina Gabriel, Robin Battle (John) (Opolacka), Rochelle FritzPatrick (Brandon) (Tampa); nephews: David Fowler, Lloyd Bowleg (Yvonne) Jr., Charles Smith, Lloyd William Bowleg III, Jared Lloyd, George Bowleg IV, Amauri Eugene Bowleg, Braeden Davaughn Fowler, Dwight Delancy Jr., Jocquel Hogan, Thomas Bowleg Jr., Drew Bowleg, Calvin Bowleg, Dennis Bowleg, Delshannon Bowleg, Jeremiah Whymns, Jervis Whymns, Larvdo Hepburn; grand nephews: William Curtis (Danise), Wayde Hanna Jr., Wayron Hanna, Wayshad Hanna, David Fowler Jr., Darvin Fowler, Daveron Fowler, Jason Fisher, George Fisher, Jervon Fisher, Corey Morley, Kedrick Knowles, Gilbert Simmons, Damascus Thompson, Greg Rolle Jr., Gavante Rolle, Javanno Rolle, Jeremiah Rolle, Epic Battle (Opolacka), Sean FritzPatrick (Tampa); grand nieces: Sherrell Williams, Hulanda Williams, Aretha “Pinky” Knowles, Vaquel Bowleg, Crystal Archer, Whitney Sawyer, Waniqua Sawyer, Waniesha Sawyer, Shaniqua Burgess, Gelexus FisherHamilton (Donald) III, Lakeridra Whylly, Corneika Morley-Miller (Jeramiah Sr.); other relatives and friends including: Claudia “Debbie” Treadwell, Horrace Miller & Family, Flossamae Bowleg-Curling, Daphne Miller & Family, Margaretta Palmer & Family Netica Symonette & Family Beryl Strachan & Family Margaret-Mingo Wilson & Family, Iris Bonamy & Family, Martin Munroe & Family, Thomas Mingo & Family, Lucina Mingo & Family, Sharon Grant-Colbey & Family, Alice Andrew’s & Family, Roderick Grant & Family, Clarina Ferguson & Family, Chris Symonette & Family, Annya Symonette & Family, Norma Jean-McClean & Family, Paul Lewis & Family, Helen Ferguson & Family, Rosemary Deveaux & Family, Edmund Strachan & Family, Walter Sawyer & Family, Olivia Mortimer & Family, Nigel Strachan Family, The Right Hon.
Perry G. Christie & Family, Mount Royal Ave Family, The Valley Boys Junkanoo Groups, The Family of George & Joan Cooper, The Edwards Family & Descendants of Tarpum Bay Eleuthera, Department of Social Services, Centerville Food Store Family, Windsor Lane West Family, The Government Housing Complex Family, Bishop Lester & Lady Vanessa Cox & Family, Word of Truth International Ministries Family, Red Bays & Nicholls Town Andros Family, Bishop Walter Hanchell & Family, Elizabeth Collie & Family, Spence Finlayson & Family, Gordon Major & Family, Linda Ford & Family, Lilymae McDonalds & Family, Linda Evans & Family, Arundel Street Family, Philip Styles & Family, The Styles Family, Williams Town Exuma, The Hanna Family, The Williams Family, Marisol Morley-Pinder & Family, Elvin Missick & Family, The General Post Office Family& a host of others too numerous to mention. Friends may pay their last respects at Demeritte’s Funeral Home, Market Street, from 10:00a.m. -6:00 p.m. on Friday & on Saturday at the church from 10:00 a.m. until service time.
Death Notice for Rudolph Henriquez Dean, 86 a resident of #32 Bishop Way, died at his residence on Monday, September 21, 2026. He is survived by his wife: Patricia Dean; 3 children: Theresa Pinder (Barry), Rudolph Jr. & Mario Dean; 7 grandchildren: Barry Jr., Kristoff & Kyle Pinder, Leonardo Dean (Alicia ), Mario Jr. (Camille), Dario & Dentae Dean; numerous great grand children, sisters & brothers, nieces & nephews & a host of other relatives & friends. Funeral arrangements are being made and will be announced at a later date.
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Funeral Service For Abdul Rabin Zidor Symonette, 30 aka “Dully, Debo, Fat Boy”
a resident of Fire Trail Road, will be held at New Bethany Baptist Church, Key West Street, on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Dr. Mateo Smith. Interment follows in Woodlawn Gardens, Soldier Road.
Bazile, Kendriko Bazile, Frankie Calixte, Widline, Raphael Elka, Rodel, Baiselais, Guerry, Evana, Auriane, Watson, Laurika, Stacy, Nardo, Gabriel, Jaylen, Aisha, Aydan & Liam. Friends: Mario Pierre, Kerby Dupreur, Francky, Franz Jean-Baptiste, Jackson Monsieur, Mackenes Monsieur, Tony, Monk, Kevin, Tejan, Johnny Getter, the Bethel family, Meek & a host of other too numerous to mention. Friends may pay their last respects at Demeritte’s Funeral Home, Market Street, from 10-6:00 p.m. on Friday & on Saturday at the church from 10:00 a.m. until service time.
He is predeceased by his mother: Mimose Louis and father: Audly Symonette. Left to mourn his passing is his, Grand parents: Toncius Louis, Rosemonde Pierre Louis, Mariezette Petti-Frere; 3 Sons: Amari Jean, Jaydon Zidor, Travis Julien; Special friend: Niviline Brie. Adopted father: Brenton Albury; Adopted mother: Nefeteria Albury. Sisters: Daphnee Sera, Natasha Lewis, Withlanda Louis, Brenta Albury, D’shawn, Dashley, Ashley, Jessica & Malia Symonette; Brothers: Ochitoe Louis, Audley, Bradley & Christopher Symonette, Brenton Jr., Breon, Brent & Brendon Albury, Andy, Jason Louis, Sheneider Louima, Kimberly Louis, Mohamed Zidor & Jackie Symonette. Brothers-in-law: Janel Sera. Sister-in-law: Deandera Hanna. Nieces: Ariana Sera, Jizelle & Janiyah Sera, Zalani Hanna, Niecha Louima, Jaylani Carter & Jianni Symonette. Nephews: Audley Symonette Jr., Paxton Reed & Rio Louima. Aunts: Dorcilla Louima & Waldrine Louis. Uncles: Jackie Symonette & Louissaint Louis. Cousins: Guelleda Pierrre, Odalia Pierre, Aendee Sylvestre, Shenika Sylvestre, Deonte Pierre, Trevor Dormeus, Adria Pierre, Neslie Sylvestre, Nick Simon, Pierla Gilles, Greyria Gilles, Greyson Gilles, Gregory Gilles, Greg Gilles, Natasha SaintSarin, Makhayla Saint Sarin, Madison Saint Sarin, Reheem Fertilien, Juliann Butler, Acharee Armbrister, Aniqua Butler, Christopher Major, Anthonique Dean, Makayla Laurcent, Amaya Lourcent, Malachi Laurcent, Anthonisha Dean, Glendisha Pierre, Betty Pierre, Tattieano Pierre, Clint Saunders, Clintashia Saunders, Harvey Saunders, Micheline Griffith, Lieisha Augustin, Jaheim Augustin, Jonatha Augusti, Regine Augustin, Roselaned Lauima, Wicinscar Louima, Tanora Louis, Neira Louis, Barabina Louis, Chrisly Israel, Wheby Louima, Shey Louima, Lens Louima, Adriano Louis, Bradle Louis, Christopher Israel, Christorley Israel, Roselandechise Louis, Ketclie Monsieur, Ketlene Monsieur, Tiffany Monsieur, Mona Decade-Moss, Antonique Saintil, Nathalie Rolle, M’Khalin Monsieur, Amere Monsieur, Kieron Sturrup, Nena Bazile, Yula Bazile, Joycelin Bazile, Wilmine Bazile, Rodger Bazile, Ricardo Bazile, Joshua Ciril, Johnny Bazile, Jalike Auguste, Sonia
Death Notice for Lawonda Malique Anderson, 53
a resident of Sunset Meadows, off Cowpen Road & formerly of Freeport, Grand Bahama, died at PMH on Thursday, September 17, 2026. She is survived by her husband: Fredrick Anderson; 1 daughter: Fredricka Anderson; 2 sons: Dominique & Fredrick Anderson Jr.; 6 grandchildren; stepmother: Marjorie Lloyd Roker; father: Brindley Farrington; 9 sisters, 3 brothers, numerous nieces & nephews & a host of other relatives & friends. Funeral arrangements are being made and will be announced at a later date.
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Funeral Service For Pastor Jeffrey Carlton Brown, 71 a resident of Killdeer Drive, Monastery Park, will be held at Christ Community Church, Bellot Road, on Saturday, September 26th, 2026, 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Pastor France George, assisted by other Ministers of the Gospel. Interment follows in Woodlawn Gardens, Soldier Road. Jeffrey was preceded by his parents: Albert & Florida Brown; six siblings and his beloved daughter: Trinese Francis. Left to cherish Jeffery’s memories are his loving & devoted wife of forty-five years: Sylvia; children: Jermaine, Tamicko & Valencia Brown, Ebinique Munroe, and Demarice Delva; one grandson: Jermaine Brown Jr; one godchild: Samal Adderley. Jeffery also opened his heart and home to many whom he lovingly considered his bonus children: Linda Grey, Marlo & Shernell Gardiner, Wendy Penn, Michelle McKenzie (King), Dr. Kenny Knowles, Calnan Kelly, Jamal Brice, Kenneth Ferguson, Kingsley & Monique Moxey, Torrien & Desiree Rutherford, Monalisa Collie, Debra Gibson, Rose Munnings, Anneka & Annique Edwards, and the late Durham Smith. siblings: Helen Bethel (Ernest), Wilhelmina Patricia Bastian (Dave), and Melvin Brown Sr. (Sheryl); adopted siblings: Stephanie Johnson, and Samuel Adderley (Sonia); sisters-in-law: Elizabeth & Marion Brown; nieces & nephews: Zeldamae, Prince and Brian Bethel, Carla Stuart, Michelle, Alex (Olivia), Daynette, Daynell (Bishop Stephen Russell), Dayvonne, Noel, Teaneea, Elthienea Melvin Jr. & Cherie Brown, Cheryl (Micheal) Rolle, Jamal Butler, Channel (LeJon) Ferguson, as well as his numerous grandnieces and grandnephews. Preceded in death by: Damian Brown, Denise Brown, Kevin Williams Calvin Bethel and Beatrum Brown. A Man Who Belonged to Many Jeffery’s life extended beyond his immediate family. He built meaningful relationships throughout his community and will be deeply missed by his many friends, colleagues, and associates. Special friends: Pastor France George and Family, The Heritage Missionary Baptist Church Family, the Centreville community, The Valley Boys Organization, The Atlantis Hotel Security and Casino Staff, Honorable Fred Mitchell, the Right Honorable Perry Gladstone Christie, The Bahamas Blind and Visually Impaired Association, the staff at Café Blu and numerous organizations, friends, colleagues, and whose lives he touched. On behalf of the family at this time we would like to apologize if you missed
your name it’s not intentional and we ask that you forgive us as we go through our rough times, Jeffery Carlton Brown will be deeply missed, lovingly remembered, and forever cherished. Friends may pay their last respects at Heritage Missionary Baptist Church, Mt. Royal Avenue on Friday from 10:00a.m.-4:00 p.m. & on Saturday at Christ Community Church from 10:00 a.m. until service time.
Death Notice for Arnold Joshua Ferguson, 63
a resident of #20 Florence Nixon Cres, Millenium Gardens, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Wednesday September 16, 2026. He is survived by his wife: Ivadell Ferguson; 3 sons: Arnold Jr., Ashley & Ashniel Ferguson; 1 daughter: Arniska Ferguson; numerous grandchildren; 6 sisters: Janet Cooper, Caro, Thompson, Sharmaine Strachan, Monique Forbes-Meronard, Dewshon Fox, Elther Ferguson; 1 brother: Phillip Gibson; 1 uncle: Richard Kelly; numerous nieces & nephews & a host of other relatives & friends. Funeral arrangements are being made and will be announced at a later date.
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Death Notices For William Alexander Ash, 63
Adriane Royann Rolle, 61
a resident of Silver Fish Blvd., Silver Gates, died at his residence on September 18, 2026.
a resident of Malawi Street, Elizabeth Estates, died at PMH on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
He is survived by his wife: Patrice Patricia Outten Ashe; 2 daughters: Atiya Newbold & Ashley Ash; 2 sons: Dario& Omal Ash; 12 grand children; 1 sister: Crystal Higgs; 3 brothers: Phillip Higgs, Andrew & Steve Ash; 3 brothers-in-law: Ricardo Perpall, Anthony Outten, Trevor Deveaux, 5 sisters-in-law: Claudia Perpall, Gail Outten Moncur, Nickie Outten, Shirley Clarke, Betty Outten & Margaret Outten & a host of other relatives & friends.
She is survived by her Mother: Florida Rolle; Daughters: Hadassa Newry & Raquel Rolle Williams; Brothers: Dewey Rolle, Bursil Rolle & Dino Rolle; Sister: Phyliss Rolle and numerous nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles and host of other relatives and family friends. Funeral arrangements are being made and will be announced at a later date.
Funeral arrangements are being made and will be announced at a later date.
Maria Caroline Sears, 88 a resident of #48 Wellington & Lancaster Roads, Stapledon Gardens & formerly of Steventon, Exuma, died at her residence on September 20, 2026.
Evangelist Margaret Lewis, 93 a resident of #29 St. John Road, Golden Gates #2 and formerly of Love Hill, Central Andros, died in Love Hill, Andros on Sunday, September 13th, 2026.
She is survived by her 1 daughter: Karen (Ben) Beneby; 2 sons: Bertram (Zo) Sears & Dr. Brent (Robbie) Sears; numerous grand & great grandchildren; 1 sister-in-law: Bloneva Sears & a host of other relatives & friends.
She is survived by her Son: Joshua Lewis Jr. (Tinkle); Daughter: Patricia Lewis; Grand Daughters: Latoya (Javon) Roberts, Talika (John) Forbes, Priya Deane; Grandsons: Michael Gay Jr., Cordario Lewis, Deangelo (La’chauntae) Ebanks, Deandre Ebanks; numerous Greatgrandchildren, nieces & nephews & a host of other relatives & friends.
Funeral arrangements are being made and will be announced at a later date.
Funeral arrangements are being made and will be announced at a later date.
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Funeral Service For
Funeral Service For
Neville Braynen, 71
Kay Pauline Gates, 82
a resident of Casuarina Grove, Sea Breeze, New Providence, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, September 26, 2026, 10:00am at The Remnant Tabernacle of Praise, Carmichael Road, West of Golden Isles Road, New Providence. Officiating will be Pastor Melvin Grant assisted by Ministers and Deacons. Interment will follow at Lakeview Memorial Gardens & Mausoleum, John F. Kennedy Drive and Gladstone Road, New Providence. Cherished memories will forever be remembered by his beloved wife of forty-nine years, Carol Braynen; daughters: Niketa (Kele) Isaacs and Natara Braynen; grandchildren: Zackery Isaacs and Neveah Braynen. He is also lovingly remembered by his brothers: Leo (Dawn), Bradley (Evelyn) William Jr. (Pamela) Braynen and Michael Turnquest; sisters: Peggy (Sam) Basden, Debbie (Kendrick) Knowles, Sarah (Jefferson) Moss, Yogah (Gregory) Laroda, Barbara, Surmoon and Brenda Turnquest and Lynn; aunts: Leoma Rolle, Olga Seymour and Glovina Neymour; uncle: Orlando Turnquest; brothers-in-law: James ‘JC’ (Lorraine) Smith and Keith (Antonia)Smith; sisters-in-law: Susan Smith, Dale Carey and Sharon Taylor; nephews: Jamaal (Lakera), Javano (Devinney), Shelton Taylor Jr., Jarrell, Keithan, Kameron and Jace Smith, Jeremy Braynen, Samuel ( Bops), Amahl, Rajeive, Bradley Jr., Javaan, Jaden, William III JohnEthan,Wyatt, Willian, Tristan, Gj, Denzel, Justice; nieces: Candi (Adam), Bradia, Verinique (Wesley), Brittany, Danielle, Willow, Nathlee and Samina; adopted son: Dr. Adrian (AD) Smith; godchildren: Khandia Dean and Faith Brandt; He also leaves a wide circle of relatives, friends, church family, colleagues, former students, and associates, who were blessed to know him including: Cheryl Deal, Stephen (Frances) Turnquest, Tex (Denise) Turnquest, Dorothea Isaacs, Pastor Melvin and Sis Donna Grant, Abraham, William, Joe Stubbs, DeStone Ferguson, Timothy Adderley, The Diaconate of The Remnant Tabernacle of Praise, The Remnant Tabernacle of Praise Church family, Minister Wendell and Estelle Pratt, Ephraim Jones, Anthony Curtis, Fr. Berkley Smith, Archdeacon Keith Cartwright, Dr. Reginald (Sarah) Carey, Rev. Tyrone (Sancha) Miller, Dr. Charmaine Bodie, Flo and Sidney Bain, Frances Smith, Yvonne, Precina Stubbs, Maedell Woodside, Wendy Solomon, Vanria Moss, Marjorie Knowles and Sunrise Friends Choir, Leanora Archer, Rev. Tamico and Colene Brice, Vanda Miller, Annamae (Samuel) Strachan, Patricia Isaacs, Dion and Gillian Thompson and Family, Dion and Aynda Gibson and Family, Orval (Judy) Stubbs, Deno Hamilton, Pearline Bostwick, The Remnant MiniVersity and Academy Administrators, Teachers, Faculty, Staff and Parents, Rev. Campbell, The National Insurance Board, the neighborhood of Casuarina Lane Seabreeze, Elaine Williams, Elsie Pilgrim, St. John’s Class of 1973, Bahamas Telecommunication Company (BTC), Equity Bank Bahamas Limited, Randy Arnett, Rudolph Brandt, Sheila Gordon, Phyllis Carey, Ismae Deleveaux, Beryl Ferguson, Leanora Munnings, Olive Neeley, Velva Cooper, Iris Mackey, Eloise Cooper, Family of the late Admiral Ferguson, Family of the Late Hilda Rolle, Dr. Myles Brennen, Happy Home Caregiver Agency, Ms. P. Buckner and Ms. M. Smith (Caregivers), Nurses of the Private Ward Princess Margaret Hospital, Doctors and Nurses of Doctors Hospital, Doctors Hospital Rehabilitation Centre, Brittany Seymour, Dr. Eugene Gray, Dr. Charles Lucas, Dr. Sanita Belgrave-King, Felicity Darville, Ann Bootle, Behring Point and Fresh Creek Andros Community, Rev. T.G. Morrison, Zion Baptist Church Family, East and Shirley Streets, Former Prime Minister Hubert A. Ingraham, The Hon Leslia Brice, and Fr. Bowe and The Church of the Most Holy Trinity family. Relatives and Friends may pay their last respects at Butlers’ Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Ernest and York Streets, New Providence on Friday, September 25, 2026 from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and at the church on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until service time.
a resident of Bahama Palm Shores, South Abaco, The Bahamas who passed peacefully on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at the Princess Margaret Hospital. Graveside Services will be held on Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. at Ebenezer Methodist Church Cemetery, East Shirley Street. Officiating will be Reverend Jennings Simms. She was predeceased by her son: Brian Gates. She is survived by her husband: Peter Gates; two sons: Andrew and Darrin Gates; five grandchildren: Makayia Long, Soleil Thompson, Andrea Gates, Charlie Gates and True Gates; and one great grandchild: Xenayah Long; and a host of other relatives and friends.
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Death Notice For
Eleanor Theresa Whyley, 67 affectionately called “Ellie”
Jacqueline McPhee Woodside, 48
a resident of Bricknoch Subdivision, New Providence, Bahamas passed peacefully on Friday, September 18, 2026 at the AdventHealth Heart of Florida in Orlando, Florida.
of Fort Lauderdale, Florida and formerly of New Providence, Bahamas, died on Saturday, September 5th, 2026 at JFK Medical West Palm Beach.
She is survived by her son: Trevor (Gushall) Edgecombe; daughters: Crystal (Lamond) Arnett and Chamrese Edgecombe; grandchildren: Treniesha, Trevor, Trevon, Adrian, Arrian, Amber and Isiah Edgecombe, Robert Hall, Lamiya and Joshua Arnett and Chaniy Green; sisters: Barbara Thompson and Bernadette (John) Trotman; sisterin-law: Arnadell Whyley and Rudena Thompson; and a host of other relatives and friends.
She is survived by her husband: Shamarl Woodside; children: Paulette Strachan Gibson, Franklyn Woodside, Dennishqua McPhee, Detima Frazier, Glendira Simmons & Timothy Frazier; grandchildren: Shayne Stubbs, Arihanna Ashe, Jaden Smith, Brianna & Jesiah Woodside, Olricka Farrington, Orlando Knowles, Calvin Cooper & Jakri Frazier; siblings: Erma Stubbs, Margaret, Aneka & Lorenzo Rolle and other relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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Funeral Services for Jamal Kermit Wallace, 49 of Twynam Avenue, off Mackey Street, will be held at Grant’s Town SeventhDay Adventist Church, Baillou Hill & Wellington Roads, on Sunday, September 27th, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Pastor Peter Joseph assisted by other Ministers of the Gospel, will officiate. Interment will follow in Lakeview Memorial Gardens, John F. Kennedy Drive & Gladstone Roads. Left to cherish his memories are his Parents: Joan Sturrup and Kermit Wallace; Brother: Kayden Wallace; Sisters: Erica, Kaychelle, Kaylee, Kaylisa and McKayla Wallace & Family; Aunts: Julie & Virginia Thompson, Georgina (Roy) Antoine), Anna Williams, Marie Saunders, and Helen Hall, Sharon, Nicollette, Lilica & Natasha Bethel, Cynthia Cooper, Mavis Cartwright, Kathleen Seymour, Lavern Riley, Pamela Miller, Maria Coakley, Anna (Peter II) Rahming & Family, Gloria (James Sr.) Simmons & Family, Theresa Dumont & Family, Robertha Rolle & Family, Christine (Curtis Jr.) Hanna & Family; Uncles: Eugene (Ruby) Thompson, Edward (Jenniffer) Thompson), Sheldon, Brent & Stephen Bethel, Terrence (Cheryl) Wallace, Brent & Andrew Wallace, Anthony, Marcian & Peter Sturrup, Andrew, Bryan, Francis, Nikita Thompson & Family; Cousins: Dame Joan Sawyer & Family, Rodney (Ingrid) Saunders & Family, Derek (Grace) Hall & Family, Gwendolyn Smith & Family, Catherine (Howard) Varence & Family, Ingrid Hall, Drexel Thompson, Portia Hepburn & Family, Sipprianna (Anthony) Allen & Family, Jason (Cyan) Saunders & Family, DeAngelo Thompson, Eugenia (Cody) Smith & Family, Brittney (Jonathan) Knowles) & Family, Sherkita (Myron) Johnson) & Family, Royanne (Mark) Taylor), Brian & Travis Williams, Pedro Strapp & Family, Michael (Nina) Hall & Family, Hadassah (Prescott) Deleveaux & Family, Persephone (Darrel) Ranger) & Family, Lisa Saunders & Family, Kera Thompson & Family, Kino Thompson, Kevin Thompson & Family, Stacia Laing & Family, Antoine, Kijana, Jali, Jipco & Jevado Thompson & Family, Judy (Gordon) Roberts & Family, Lateshia (Robert) Carey) & Family; Other Family & Friends: Jermaine (Teryl) Lightbourne & Family, Marilyn (Terrence) Brown & Family, Rose Marie Josey, Leonie Buchanan, Grace (Romel) Perez, Esther Moncur, Patricia Strachan, Beverly Johnson, Marilee Woodside, Helen Pinder, Charmaine Munnings, Barry Lightbourne, Stephanie McKinney, Ken, Randy Johnson & Family, Lynette Deveaux & Family, Jan Archer & Family, Mr. & Mrs. Henderson Burrows & Staff of Esso Gas Station, Rosetta Street, The Washington Street Sturrup Family, Community of Twynam Avenue off Mackey Street, Dr. Paul Fox & Family, Dr. David Allen & Family, Freda Mae Mills & Family, Katrina Cartwright
& Family, Michelle Knowles & Family, Wonka Saunders, Karen, Effie, Naomi Knowles & Family, Rosemary, Osborne Pintard & Family, Italia Fox & Family, Maddie, Kara, Drexel, Gino Carrington Maycock & Family; In addition, he is survived by a host of other family members and friends to numerous to name. Relatives and friends may pay their respects at Grace Funeral Home, #36 Rosetta Street, on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and on Sunday at the Church, from 10:00 a.m. until service time.
Lester Edison Rollins, 100 of St. Martin Road, Golden Gates II, will be held at Living Faith Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Old Trail Road on Sunday, September 27th, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Pastor Valentino Campbell assisted by other Ministers of the Gospel, will officiate. Interment will follow in Old Trail Cemetery, Soldier Road. He is survived by his, Wife: Violet Rollins; Sister: Rosie Rollins; Nephews: Sylvester (Ann) Rollins, Vincent (Carol) Rollins, Steve Rollins, Hugh Patrick (Donna) Rollins, Adrian Rollins, Raymond Rollins, Keith (Millicent) Rollins and Ellis Knowles, together with their families; Nieces: Joy Rollins-Reckley, Maxine Rollins, Deborah Rollins-Pinder, Cynthia Rollins-Gray, Cheryl Henry-Fowler, Linda Gibson, Barbara Gibson-Wilson and Cheryl Adderly, together with their families. Cousins: Herbert Guillaume, Hadassah Guillaume-Thompson, Marie Guillaume-Taylor and family, Margaret Guillaume, Dewey Taylor, Deidre Kemp, Presleith McPhee, Lavon McPhee-Lopez, Guianna Guillaume, Michelle Guillaume-Carey, Pastor Michael and Lynn Smith, Pastor Steven Norman and the Norman family, Sylvia Adams and family, Geraldine Sweeting and family, Sylvia Bethell and family, Gloria Rollins-Collie, Bonnie Davis, Steve Levarity, Sandra Rollins, Carnet and Olive Rollins, Nurse Cherie Rollins, Nurse Cynthia McPhee, Cleveland Rolle Sr., Rupert Rolle, Elvis Rolle, Portia Stuart, Rhoda Neely, Elector McNeil and Mary Pratt, Edna Ijeoma, the families of the late Yvonne McPhee, Wendy Kathleen Rollins, Gerald Rolle of Bimini, Lloyd Rollins and Hastings Rollins, along with the families of Bimini, the Levarity families, Rolle families, Davis families and Robins families, together with their families; and a host of other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may pay their respects at Grace Funeral Home, #36 Rosetta Street, on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and on Sunday, at the Church, from 10:00 a.m. until service time.
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Funeral Service for Eric Hilton “Slo”, “Big Slo” Stuart Jr., 36
Relatives and friends may pay their respects at Grace Funeral Home, #36 Rosetta Street, on Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and again on Saturday at the Church, from 10:00 a.m. until service time.
Death Notice for
Retired Nurse, Pastor Flora Robins, 93
of Mahogany Street, Pinewood Gardens, will be held at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, New Hope Drive, Joan’s Heights on Saturday, September 26th, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Elmond R. King will officiate. Interment will follow in Southern Cemetery, Cowpen & Spikenard Roads. Lasting and cherished memories will linger in the hearts of his Loving Mother: Ann Charlton; Devoted Father: Eric Stuart Sr.; Three (3) Children: Nathalia, Shaniyah and Emarie Stuart; Four (4) Brothers: Troy, Derick, Taquon and Jamal; Four (4) Sisters: Gerielle, Troyann, Robin and Jasmine; Two (2) Grandmothers: Ethel Stuart and Paulette Hill; One (1) Grandaunt: Inet Stuart; five (5) Nephews: D’mari, Sayvon, Jamal Jr., Jordan and Jamari; Five (5) Nieces: D’miah, Gernilah, Saniya, Taequan and Jamaria; Two (2) Aunts: Tanya and Stephanie; Other Relatives and friends: Evangeline Adderley, Christy Dean, Janet Dean, Judy Dean, James Dean Jr., Jasmin Dean, Tae’Quan Stuart, CJ, Kia, Niki, Nino and Juju; and a host of other relatives and friends.
of Graham Drive, and formerly of Acklins, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Tuesday, September 22nd, 2026. She is survived by three (3) Sons: Gregory, and Donald Robins; four (4) Daughters: Terriceta, Sandra and Florinda Robins and Genevieve (Bishop Dean) Wells; three (3) Sisters: Helen Miller, Clarabell Dawkins and Remeila Williams; one (1) Brother: Felix Beneby; Twenty-four (24) Grandchildren, Fifty-seven (57) Greatgrandchildren and two (2) Great Great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements are being made and will be announced at a later date.
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In Loving Memory
Death Notice for
Gary Raphael, 37
Tennyson R. G Wells 30th December 1946 - 24th September 2019
Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure, you are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure
From Your Loving Family
In Loving
of Boatswain Hill West, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Tuesday, 15th September, 2026. He is predeceased by his Father, Wilfred Raphael. He is survived by his Wife: Terinique Thompson; Mother: Marlene Pierre-Louis; three (3) Sons: Gary Raphael Jr., Garron Raphael and Garrin Raphael; ten (10) Sisters: Marie Helene Raphael, Kerline Louis, Christiane PierreLouis, Tamika Pierre-Louis, Vanessa Lockhart, Henusha Jules, Roseline Raphael, Ernestine and Jackie Gustave and Nancy Ductan; seven (7) Brothers: Charles PierreLouis, Jimmy Pierre, Gaspard Ductan, Faustin Jules, Fritz Pierre, Wilken Raphael and Augustin Gustave; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and close friends. Funeral arrangements are being made and will be announced at a later date.
Memory Best Husband, Father and Friend
WILFRED MONTGOMERY
“Wayne”
DARVILLE July 6, 1959 – September 23, 2025
Cherished Memories are held by his Devoted Wife, Patricia Darville; Children, Alec, Anthony, Megan, Jessica- Nicole And Montgomery; his beloved grand-children; His Mother, Myrtis Major and his Siblings, Angela Johnson, Audrey Moncur, Christine Symonette, Hayward and Allister Darville; Numerous Nieces and Nephews and Other Relatives and Friends.
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Death Notice For The family of the late
Khyle Anfernee Sharife Higgs, 31 (Coach Khyle)
of Mutton Fish Drive, Golden Gates #1, New Providence, Bahamas, regretfully announce his passing on Wednesday, 16th September, 2026 at Doctors Hospital. He is survived by his parents: Sinclair and Cutelle Higgs; brothers: Harewood Higgs and Christian Saunders; sisters: Jenna Christie-Tabron and Amberlee Higgs; grandfather: Hartwell Higgs; aunts: Chavale Hepburn, Cansharah Miller, Chantell Saunders, Petrika Ruecell, Gia Saunders and Fiona Dean; uncles: Charles, Terrance and Devon Saunders, Darron Higgs Leon Miller and Domenic Dean; cousins: Christian and P’Andray, Nikolai, Charles III & Celeste Saunders, Lauren-Ashley Turner, Braedawn Smith, Leon Miller, Tyreece, Tristan and Dedrick Higgs, Deborah Campbell & family, Doddridge Davis & family, Erica, Symphony & Sterling Cooke Jr., Albertine Davis & family, Waiese, Wyberg, Waldon and Akiel Brown, Monique Taylor, Kendal, Falana & Tre Taylor, Keith, Domenic and Bell, Sherisse, Sierra and Michaella, Daylan and Danae Forbes, Tania Chapman Myah Jones, Sheena Grant, Johnelle, Dr. Arlington Lightbourne and Romel Lightbourne (North Carolina), Charles, (Marilyn) CJ, Cordero & Phelisha Colebrooke, Petrona and Anton, Powell, Al Lockhart & family, Cleophas, Cleovandra and Canaz Cooper, Dax. Simone & Shanique Wilson, Anya Major, Theron, Trenton Sainville & family; grand aunts: Helena SealeyDavis, Carol Bain-Burrows, Melanie Swaby, Nellie Darville, Cynthia Lightbourne and Gwendolyn Williams, Grand Uncles: Waiese Brown, Frederick Taylor, Earl Higgs and Patrick Adderley; great grand aunt: Ivy Ferguson of Mastic Point North Andros; adopted siblings: Tanaz and Tinae Barry, Nathan Patton, Machano Fawkes, Ross, Ricardo Stuart. Markel Sands, Gerard, Kelteron Ferguson, Tremaine Taylor, Corey Stubbs, Geren Albury, T Arthur, Ervin; god parents: Levaughn Ferguson; Gilda Cooper, Tina Barry, Crystal Moss-Rolle, Reno Rigby, Oscar Woodside and Jeff Moncur, and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements are scheduled for Friday, October 2nd @ 10:00am at Evangelistic Temple. The family kindly asks for your prayers and support during this time of bereavement.
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Funeral Service For Allen (Carolyn) Wright, Trevor (Dejon) Wright and Corey (Shakera) Earl Philip Wright Wright, Clemond Wright, Lynden Wright, Keith Moss, Kenneth Dean affectionately called
“Earl The Pearl”, 73
of Doubloon Drive off Faith Avenue South, New Providence, Bahamas will be held on Friday, 25th September, 2026, 11:00 a.m. at St. Gregory’s Anglican Church, Carmichael Road, New Providence. Officiating will be The Rev. Dr. Kari Marcelle. Interment will be held at Woodlawn Gardens, Soldier Road, New Providence. He was predeceased by his father: Prince Wright; son: Reno Wright; brothers: Raymond and Eddie Wright; sister: Karen Moss. Memories will linger in the hearts of his wife: Yvonne Wright; mother: Isabela Wright; sons: Alton (Jasmine) Wright and Daron Wright; daughter: Renee Wright; grandsons: Kieari Wright and Jorden Gibson; granddaughters: Iyasheka Wright, Joyce Wright, Shantae Martin, Jade Wright, Danae Wright, Reanna Wright and Rylie Harris; great granddaughter: Kylie Hepburn; brothers: Arthur (Patricia) Wright,
and Michael Dean; sisters: Monique Wright, Tiffany Wright, Janice Saunders (Perry Saunders), Barbara Dean, Deborah Wright; nephews: Trevor and Nathaniel Middleton, Cornell Longley, Michael and Lavardo Dean, Prince Wright, Perry Saunders Jr., Prince Wright, Travis and Demetrius Wright, Michael, Raymond Wright, Corey Wright Jr.; nieces: Kendra (Chris) Finklea, Janice Dean, Johnell Paul, Turkessa Wright, Felisha Middleton, Dana Tapia, Nadia Villi, Lakera Dean, Adrianna Moss, Gia and Gail Wright, Ternia Knowles (Alvin Knowles), Averia and Davinia Wright, Portia Bowe, Kendolyn Dean and Brentinique McPhee; numerous relatives and friends including: Roston, Duran, Debbie Minus and the entire Minus Family, Joya Pennerman and the entire Pennerman Family, Pastor Derek and Terry Benjamin and Family, Freda Kelly and Family, Allen King and Family, Michael Collie and Family, Beverley Collins and Family, Shawn and Anthony Rahming and Family, Mrs. Grey and Family, Mrs. Johnson and Family, Kenton Roberts and Family, Irene Pintard and Family, Ryan “Rex” Storr and Family, Kanaise “Mad” Coleby and Family, Charlisa Johnson and Family, Sirtaria Mackey, Rocco Fernander, Seneka McKinney, Annamae Lundy and the Lundy Family, Annamae and Wesley Maycock and Family, Ted Charlow and Family, Junior Black and Family, Jeron Moss, Baron Andrews and Family, Rosevelt Wright and Family, Brad and Brendon Smith and Family, Andrew Smith, Jason Bethel, Javon Stubbs, Theo Neily, Naureen Munroe and Family, Demetrius Taylor and Family, Roger Hemmings and Family, Brenton and Darren Turner and the Turner Family, Tony Albury (The Farm), The Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses, The Congregation of St. Gregory’s Anglican Church, The Congregation of St. Agnes Anglican Church, Golden Gates Community, Mangrove Cay Community, The Wright Dress, and a host of numerous relatives and friends. Viewing will be held in the Serenity Suite at Restview Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium Limited, Robinson and Soldier Roads, New Providence on (TODAY) Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and at the church on Friday from 9:30 a.m. until service time.
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Funeral Services For Baby Jeremiah Zion Leandre Hilda Vernette Flowers, 59 of #42 Sunset Ridge Drive, New D’Angelo Etienne, 5 days Providence, Bahamas, will be held on of Palmetto Avenue, New Providence, Bahamas, will be held on Saturday, September 26th, 2026, 12:30 p.m. at Walking In The Word International Ministries, Montrose Avenue, New Providence. Officiating will be Dr. Monique Hanna. Interment will be held at Southern Cemetery, Cowpen and Spikenard Roads, New Providence.
Cherished memories will be held by his mother: Zy’eria Etienne; father: Travis Robinson; brother: Ty’maire Etienne and Alijah Davis; grandparents: Sherline Etienne, Starretta Robinson, Leon Robinson; aunts: Sedrica Anderson, Darnell Saunders, Leandra Robinson, Ashley Sturrup, and Synhae Moss; uncles: Garrth Hall, Alvin Saunders, Ferron Marshall, Leon Robinson, Synai Etienne and Alexander; cousins: Cedrick Farrington, Azariah Anderson, Niginique Anderson, Ivarino Cooper, Anthonique Thompson, Ziya Bethel, Zion Bethel, Kareem Bethell Jr, Emeree Carey, Anwania Smith, Leon Robinson Jr, Anwaniya Smith, Leondre Robinson, and Raylisha McKinney, Fantasia Louis, Brahylyn Hepburn, Gemini, Faith, Gabby and Shantia Etienne; great grandparents: Livenu Etienne, Eddy Etienne; grandaunts: Lunise Etienne, Brunia Etienne Hepburn, Candi and Alicia Seymour, Virgina, Shavon, Joyce and Lisa; granduncles: Antonio Hepburn, Gerald Etienne, Dion and Wayne Seymour; godparents: Denique Strachan, Laron Edgecombe, Jermeckia Adderley and a host of other relatives and friends. Viewing will be held in the Celestial Suite at Restview Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium Limited, Robinson and Soldier Roads, New Providence on Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and at the church on Saturday from 11:30 a.m. until service time.
Friday, September 25th, 2026, 11:00 a.m. at St. Agnes Anglican Church, Baillou Hill Road, New Providence. Officiating will be Venerable Archdeacon Keith N. Cartwright assisted by Rev’d. Father Lamar M. Nottage. Interment will be held in Woodlawn Gardens, Soldier Road, New Providence. She was predeceased by her parents: Joseph Smith and Angela Cartwright.
Hilda leaves behind a legacy of love and devotion for her children: Jarrett Flowers and Adria (Shawn) Flowers-Knowles; grandchildren: Bella Flowers; siblings: Bradford Hanna, Barry (Shandica) Smith, Brian (Lisa) Cartwright, Trevor Lightbourne, William (Nicola) Smith, Crispin (Marion) Smith and Deborah Cartwright, Donna Bullard, Dellareese Bryant, and Keva (George) Williams; extended family and a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins, brothers and sisters in love such as: Willard Stubbs, Nathanria and Antonio Williams, Deborah Bethell and Family, Lakeisha Wilson and Family, Jill Wallace, Simone Longley, Treva Smith, Phillipa Armbrister, Elgin Forbes, Greg and Audrey Clarke, Raynell Minus, Cathy Davis, Vanessa Allen, Kevin Hanna and Myles and Deidre Laroda. Viewing will be held in the Celestial Suite at Restview Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium Limited, Robinson and Soldier Roads, New Providence on (TODAY) Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and at the church on Friday from 9:30 a.m. until service time.
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Hyacinth Mae Spence, 73
a resident of #2 Faith Avenue North, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly of Trelawny Parish, Jamacia, who died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Wednesday, September 16th, 2026.
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a resident of #15 West Bay Street, New Providence, Bahamas, who died at his residence.
He is survived by his children: Italia Alexis Rolle, Meguil Alexzario Forbe, Alexandra Williams and Alexis Williams; adopted sons: Gregory Butterfield and Kevon Williams; She is survived by her daughter: Grace brother: Donald Junior Rolle; nephew: Spence; grandchildren: Shawna-Kaye and Lovelle Rolle; nieces: Latanya Rolle and Courtney Barnett, Odaine, Xavier and Sabrina Rolle; adopted brother: Kendal Renardo McCallum and a host of other Aranha; eight grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements are being finalised and will be announced at a later date.
Funeral arrangements are being finalised and will be announced at a later date.
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Eureka Ilene Evans-Gibson, 62
a resident of #2 Lady Slipper Avenue, Garden Hills Estate #2, New Providence, Bahamas, who died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Saturday, September 19th, 2026. She is survived by her husband: Andrew Gibson; sons: Leonardo Thompson, Adrian Gibson and Andrew Gibson Jr.; daughters: Ericka Gibson; grandchildren: Josey Minnis, Erinique Minnis, Rinique Minnis and Gabby Vincent; parents: George and Nathalie Evans; siblings: Willisey Brown, Edward Munroe, Ricardo Evans, Kent Evans, Wayde Evans, Shandra Taylor, Joycelyn Collie and Shavon Gray; one stepson, one stepdaughter and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements are being finalised and will be announced at a later date.
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Funeral Service For
Ms. Charlene Agatha Rolle, 54 affectionately called “Char”
of #108B Gordon Avenue, Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahama and formerly of New Providence, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, September 26th, 2026, 10:00 a.m. at Universal Household of Faith, Andros Drive, Hawksbill, Grand Bahama. Officiating will be Bishop Wesley L. Thompson assisted by Bishop Ricardo A. Grant. Interment will follow at the Grand Bahama Memorial Park, Frobisher Drive, Freeport, Grand Bahama.
She is survived by her siblings: Audrey Woodside, Angela Gaitor, Selvyn Rolle, Kevin Rolle and Nashan Laing; adopted siblings: Sandra Moncur, Royann (Calvin) Rolle, Gregory, Lernix (Candi) and Patrick Williams; Paula Demeritte, Cheryl Lightbourne, Emma Romer, Helena Cooper, Frances Rolle, Pamela and Raymond Baillou; Maxine Frazer (Hatchet Bay, Eleuthera) Greta Frazer-Gibson and Renae Taylor and Christine Major; nieces: Mickelle Taylor, Tykera Miller, Lyndiece, Lyndera and Lyndisha Gaitor, Sharelle Rolle, Israel Laing, Shanique “Pebbles” Burrows, and Dakota and Dominique Smith, Marisol Jones and Trenee Gibson; nephews: Leroy Taylor Sr., Lynden Gaitor, Tanarge Saunders, Demar Bullard; Carlos, Carlon, DeAnglo, Delano, DeShon and Diallo Rolle, Orthnell, Christopher and Patrick Jones, Keon Williams and Whitfield Burrows; grandnieces: Jaylah Nicholls, Cianna Gaitor, Tianna Lowe, Braya Moss, Jordyn Lowe, LaShan Brice and Aryiah Burrows; grandnephews: Leroy Taylor Jr., Logan and Liam Taylor; Anwar Lowe and Jonah Gaitor; godchildren: Tiffano (Dilly) Gibson, Ivan Reckley, Austino McIntosh and King; cousins: Hestine Kelson and Caroline Moxey; Wendal, Naomi and Antionette Clarke, Ruth, Muriell (Wawa), Donnie, Dave, Fenrick and Anthony Nottage; Millestine (Rexville) Smith, Inez Minnis, Norene (Prince) Moxey; Kermit (Michelle), Carlos, Kevin and Shavanda Sturrup; Maria, Dellarese, Janesta and James Burrows; Shonelle (Theodore) Russell, Nakeisha, Johnaceo and Iesha Saunders; Ray “Pabo” (Fern) Adderley; Anita “Soley” Davis, Laverne (Harry) Sands, Ellervese Saunders and family, Judy (Roland) Duncombe and family, Floyd Davis and
family, Jackie Bain, Jerome and James “Jimmy” Davis, Cardinal Fernander and family, Prescille Cephas and family, Maxine and Wanda “Denise” Kelly, Sherease Campbell, Natasha Hepburn, Leonardo Neymour, Zelrona Outten and family, Nadine Frazer, Louise and Andrea Duvalier, Thelma Forbes, Debra Duvalier-Brown, Winifred and Benisha Newbold and family, Zonna Riley, Martha “Rowena” Duvalier and family, Caroline McKinney and family; Donniemae Munroe, Carleitha Fox, Vannessa LaRoda, Marlene Johnson, Lawerence “Ricky”, Kirk, Ramon and Wayne Rolle,Theresa “Triece” Bridgewater, Pamela Ferguson, Sherry Forbes, Linda Burrows and family, Michelle Reckley and family; the Burrows, Davis and Forbes families (Congo Town, South Andros) and a host of other relatives and friends including: Bishop Wesley and Minister Marsha Thompson, Roland Brown and family, Gladys Dorsette and family, Rolean Forbes, Lynden Gaitor, Stacy Whyms, Mother Christine Delancy and family, Kevin and Yvonne Mortimer and family, Gregory and Sherelle Mortimer and family, Cynthia “Precious Williams, Suzanne Black and family, Inez Poitier, Debbie Tucker and family, Utah (Grace) Maycock and family, Toni and Gabby Danato, Daphne Moxey, Shandira Johnson, Michelle Rolle and family, Naomi Saunders and Family, Sharon Wildgoose and family, Wayde Campbell and family, Immacula Forbes-Grant and family, Ella Guarro and family, Patricia Coakley-Rolle and family, Bernardette Strachan, Monique (Nikki) Harris (Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; Sandra Missick and family, Angela Sands and family, Chrystal Johnson and family, Natasha Carter, Sabrina Ferguson, Deon and Clementina Nixon and family; Dr. Odia Stubbs, Dr. Monique Pratt, Staff and Patients at The Kidney Center Freeport, Officers and Members at The Grand Bahama Women’s Branch of The Progressive Liberal Party; Officers and members at Mount Pleasant Green Baptist Church, Nassau; Officers and Members at Agape Called to Holiness Church, Bishop Ricardo and Minister Shandlene Grant and Officers and Members at Universal Household of Faith, Jeshurun Ministry, Staff at Shekinah Ministry Kitchen and Officers at The Grand Bahama Taxi Union; Officers and Members at The Grand Bahama Branch of The South Andros Association and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention. If your name was not mentioned, it was not intentional, and we humbly apologize. Viewing will be held in the “Irenic Suite” at Restview Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium Limited, #11-A Coral Road, Freeport, Grand Bahama on Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and at the Church on Saturday from 8:30 a.m. until service time.
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Minister Cecelia Louise Green-Outten, 88 affectionately called
“Mother Outten”
of #9 Alvwich Lane, Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas and formerly of Musgrove Cay, Andros, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, September 26th, 2026, 10:00 a.m. at Jubilee Cathedral, Cathedral Boulevard, Freeport, Grand Bahama. Officiating will be Bishop Neil C. Ellis CMG assisted by Pastor LaQuez Williams. Interment will follow at the Grand Bahama Memorial Park, Frobisher Drive, Freeport, Grand Bahama.
Mother Outten was predeceased by her loving and devoted husband: Bishop Hilton Outten; sons, Joseph, Christopher and baby boy Outten; daughters: BarbaraAnn and Jacqueline Outten; adopted daughter: Brenda Bartlett; son-in-law: Duane Lightbourne; grandsons: Nicholas Bartlett Jr., Jordache and Cordero Outten; sisters: Myrthis Green-Lewis, Vera Ann Johnson, Florence Green, Mercianna Green; mother: Jestina Butler; sisters-in-law: Oslie Bullard, Annarine Johnson, Hilda Outten, and Patronella Thompson; brothers: Solomon and Nathaniel Green; brothers-in-law: James Lewis, Stanley Rolle, Robert Outten and Sam Johnson. Left to carry forward her beautiful memories are her devoted and nurturing children: Elkin (Joy) Outten, Lolita Outten, Bishop Simeon (Lady Nicole) Outten, Julie Lightbourne, Joshua Outten, Dorcas (Kelvin, Sr.) Adderley, Caleb Outten, Jonathan (Ashley) Outten; grandchildren: Edward, Latoya (William), Eltron, Jordan (Omeka), Ebony (Robert), Elkin Jr., Elkino, Elkeen (Elayne), Teka Gray-Outten, Nelly Gray, Tryell Outten, Savanna McIntosh, Adam Outten, Rashida Robinson, Admiral Outten, Jermaine Lightbourne, Demetri Lightbourne, Jahiem Lightbourne, Jewane Lightbourne, Devine Brown, Javantie Outten, Kelvin Jr., Keva, K’Ondre, Amirykel Adderley, Shanghai Outten, Terez, De’Arri and Symphony Outten; great grandchildren: William Jr., Lashan Neely, Riley, Ryann Jackson, Elijah Outten, Jolie Carey, Peyton-Autmn Gray, Tavaranequa McIntosh, William, Armina Deveaux, Gianna Roberts, Laila, Dream, Cassiah Outten, Amelia, Javien Outten, Devin Jr., Deniah Brown, Dunae, Duane Jr., Dior, and D’Mir Lightbourne; great great grandchildren: Jasmine McIntosh; sister: Muthel ‘Kathy’ Rolle; brother: Mervin (Ruth) Green; nieces: Willamae (James), Annie (Delvin), Maxine, Donna (Alexander), Aris, Clarita, Kay, Kaytamae, Vernita, Valencia, Llolita, Rebekah, Muriel, Debbie, Shantel, Bernadette Sturrup, Minette Cartwright (Don) Rosemary
Toote Lana Taylor, Sherry Saunders (Phillip) Patrice Outten, Patrice Munnings, Norma Rolle, Barbara and Monique McIntosh; nephews: Samuel, Michael, Dr. John III, Lawrence, Courtney, Randy, Stevie, Carlton, Trevor, Brent, Kevin Sr., Kirkland Sr., Michael Johnson, Perry Johnson (Anishka), Gregory Bullard, Claude and Kevin McIntosh; godchildren: Preantia Young, and Stephen Grant; numerous grand and great-grandnieces and nephews, cousins and a host of other relatives and friends including: Bishop Godfrey Williams and family, Bishop Kermit Saunders and family, Pastor Alvin Hepburn and family, Pastor Danny Clarke and family, Pastor Caren Dames and family, entire Green family, Outten, Edwards, Gardiner, Moxey, Saunders, Neeley, Miller, Bowleg, Bastian, Kemp and Grant Families, Dudley Seide and family, Annette Parker and family, Leuis and Connie Missick and family, Craig Lundy and family, Peter and Shauna Taylor and family, The Honorable I. Chester Cooper and family, Minister Ginger Moxey and family, The Honorable Michael C. Pintard and family, Kavis Ferguson and family, Sophia Deveaux, Beckles family, Minister Colins and Pastor Beulah Thomas and Rolle family, McDonald family, Madline McKey and family, Bishop Anthony Williams and family, Pastor Bettin Green and family, Minister Eddie Green and family, Minister Sidney Green and family, Brother Livingston Rolle and family, Leroy Robinson and family, Kingsley Smith and Mother Madeline Mackey and family, Retired Inspector Cyril and Sheala Gibson and family, Reverend Walton and CypreAnna Winters and family, Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Ferguson and family, Princess Hepburn Scavella and family, Tyna Hepburn Clarke and family, Dr. Michael Parkinson and family, Dr. Leviticus Rolle and family, Dr. Vincent Burton and family, Dr. Phillip Thompson and family, Dr. Vincent Burton and family, Nurse Barbara Hepburn and family, Sharon Clarke Moosa and family, Mavis Clarke Seymour and family, Robert, Ryan and Margaret Melvin and family, David, Bernadette and Anya Hepburn and family, Jennive Simms and family, Melissa Hardy-Newbold and family, Ralph and Dora Hepburn and family, Rudell and family, Dye and family, Tino and family, Donny and family, John and family; caretakers: Nurse Ivy Ong and family, Mrs. Jessunique Miller and family, Mrs. Janet Wilson and family. Pastors, Officers and Members at New Life Worship Center, Church of the Nazarene, Refuge Temple, Global United Fellowship and Bethel Deliverance Center, the entire Hanna Hill EMR Community; Management and Staff at Lighthouse Group of Companies, Bahamaland Investments limited, and Comet Investments. Pineridge PLP Women’s Branch, Jewels Fashion, Administrators, Teachers and Staff at Tekanell’s Kindergarten & Daycare Center, Staff at Klear Sound Systems, EMR Builders, Tyrell’s Shack, Brass Vibes, and Chocolate & Wine Anytime, 209 Sisters Mentoring, former Students of Class of 1982 Hawksbill High, and Class of 1988 EMRH, Staff at Elite Kicks, Birdman 3 Lite Trucking, Kelie’s Shells, Three Sisters Clothing & Accessories, Staff at New Offshore Investments, and Black Badge Entertainment, West Grand Bahama Constituency, Staff at Black Badge Rentals, Members at Reach Out Ministry, Staff and Crew at No Holds Bar, Director and Staff at Road Traffic Department and Staff; special thanks: to Doctors, Nurses and Supporting Staff at the Rand Memorial Hospital and Sunrise Medical Center. Viewing will be held in the “Celestial Suite” at Restview Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium Limited, #11-A Coral Road, Freeport, Grand Bahama on Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and at the Church on Saturday from 8:30 a.m. until service time.
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Minerva Cynthia Delancy, 86
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Carl Basil Williams, 52
“Grammy”
of Hatchet Bay, Eleuthera, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, September 26th, 2026, 11:00 a.m. at St. Catherine’s of Siena Roman Catholic Church, Hatchet Bay. Officiating will be Rev. Monsignor John Thomas Johnson. Interment will be held at Hatchet Bay Public Cemetery, Hatchet Bay, Eleuthera. Loving memories will forever linger in the hearts of her children: Abigail Delancy Craig, Anastachia Delancy Peavy and Benjamin Delancy Jr.; grandchildren: Reginald and Jeremy Craig, Samantha Williams, Sabrina Watson, Benjaniqua Delancy, BJ and Nelly; great grandchildren; sisters: Nutie Seymour, Violet Bethel, Beatrice Rolle and a host of nieces and nephews, sons-inlaw: Reginald Craig and Dennis Peavy - both of Alabama, United States of America. Viewing will be held at St. Catherine’s of Siena Roman Catholic Church, Hatchet Bay, Bahamas on Friday from 6:00 p.m. until service on Saturday.
a resident of #3 Almond Road, Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas, who died at the Rand Memorial on Tuesday, 15th September, 2026.
a resident of Christie Street, Dundas Town, Abaco, Bahamas, who died at Doctor’s Hospital on Tuesday, 22nd September, 2026. She is survived by her son: Troy Mills; daughters: Stephanie Campbell, Donna Burrows, Constance Bethel, Kayla Lockhart, Vanessa Fraser and Indira Edwards; brother: Lofton Mills, numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral Service will be held on Sunday, 4th October, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at Friendship Tabernacle, Dundas Town, Abaco.
He is survived by his parents: Griffith and Vernice Williams; siblings: Laverne (Ricardo) Wilson, Fiona (Jayson) Cooper-Harley, Mellony and Tiana Williams, Danny (Khaunda) Williams, Edward (Diethra) Williams and Sheru Williams; aunts: Charlotte Armbrister, Jena Major, Linda Mae Stubbs, Carrie (Wilard) Smith, Gretal and Thelma Williams; uncles: George (Margaretta) Williams, Rufus (Pat) Williams, Stanley, Marshall, Charles, Kenneth Williams; 16 nieces, 9 nephews, 15 grandnieces, 5 grandnephews and numerous other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements are being finalised and will be announced at a later date.
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Funeral Service for Margaret Elouise Pedican Parks, 62 of Dignity Gardens and formerly of The Bluff, Eleuthera will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday 26th September 2026 at The Parish Church of The Most Holy Trinity, Trinity Way, Stapledon Gardens. Officiating will be Fr. D’Angelo Bowe, assisted by other members of the Clergy. Interment will follow in Lakeview Memorial Gardens and Mausoleum, J.F.K Drive and Gladstone Road. Margaret has gone ahead and reunited with those who departed before her; Beloved Parents: Samuel Alvin & Winifred Ellen Pedican; Siblings: Sam, Drina, Patrick Sr., Mercia, Hackett and Berzell Pedican, Mary Pedican-Hudson & Iona Stubbs. The cherished memories she created will forever remain in the hearts of all those whose lives she touched, her Husband: Adrian Parks; Daughters: Shantell & Shenique Pedican, Shandasha Parks, Shandika Parks-Knowles and Ericka (Michael) Johnson; her One Good Son: Adrian Shinireo Parks; Special Sons: Edgar Knowles and Nelson Major; Grandchildren: D’Niqua Sanaa Armbrister, Akeiro & O’Mari Maycock, Aniyah Parks, Devonté Taylor & A’Nyla Major, Jayla & Kentyrio Knowles and Trevino Smith; Stepdaughter: Aneka Parks & Step-Granddaughter: Ericka Woods; Brothers: Wendell (Linda) Pedican and Richard Sr. (Surbrena) Pedican; Sisters: Barbara Pedican and Lady Madlynn (Rev. Henderson) Kelly; Mother-in-law: Jane Parks; Brothers-in-law: David Stubbs and Romell (Shalease) Parks; Sisters-in-law: Rochelle Hanna, Natasha (Lawrence) Cartwright and Shenika McPhee; Nieces & Nephews: Krystal, Davette, Yadira and Davida Stubbs, Errol (Crystal) Hudson, Emiah and Eyvette Hudson, Latoya McDonald, Henderson Jr., and Hendrenique Kelly, Denise Brown, Raymond Theoc, Damiya and Ryan Pedican, Stephen Duncombe, Marissa Johnson, Shantell (Vernon) Russell, Hackett Jr., Queanad Pedican Sr., Wendell Jr. (Mavis), Kendall, Kevin and Kenton, Richard Jr., Patrick Joseph, Celeste, Patricia, and Rudolph Pedican, Breal Clarke, Michael Jr., Cruz, Morgan, and Paris Johnson, Jaychelle (Gavvin) Strachan, Jayson Hanna, Genice Saunders, Tyrell, Romelda, Ronaldo and Alison Parks, Davieo Thompson, Destinee Parks, Victario (Khadejah) Johnson and Nakia Mortimer; Grand Nieces and Nephews: Kaitlin Moxey, Jevon & Eden Williams, Davon Moncur, D’Shawn Holmes, Mary, Samiyah & Emiah Jr. Hudson, Logan Butler, Godfrey Jr., Geovante Saunders, Danaya Brown, Teja Joseph, Raymond Jr., Rayshanna, Trey, Rajah, Rayna, and Shantia Theoc, Skyla, Reign, Kayden, Rylyn, and Ryan Jr. Pedican, Verlesha and Alyssa Russell, Adonis, Nico, Paradise, Tailah and Kamar Pedican, Patrick (PK) Jackson and Jada, Queanad Jr., Quesean, Quionte, Queanna, Sada, Shaliyah, Hakeem, Jaheem and Beyonce’ Pedican, Reign, Romero and King Pedican; Numerous Great-grand Nieces & Nephews; Dearest Family & Friends: Ruth (Addington) Cox, Mrs. Enita Rolle, Sherelle Newbold, Mrs. Kim Thurston, Veronica Hepburn and Eartha Thompson; God-Mother: Elaine Sawyer; Cousins: Catherine (Edouard) Louigunue, Raquel (Andy) Albury, Ezekiel and Marvin Neely, Alfred (Pearline) Hart, Hawett (Carol)
Ingraham, Brett Johnson, Elsie Knowles, Erris (Sosharona) Hutcheson, Winnie (Patrick) Thompson, Ekwensi (Antoinette) Hutcheson, Egia (Typhus) Collie, Brenda and Merril Dorsett, Juliet Ward, Bernadette (Allen) Whylly, Eurie (Charles) Mackey, Minister Patricia (Danny) Strachan, Henrietta Turnquest, Sandra Newton, Iva Cooper, Ted, Andrew and Paul Thompson, Nicoya & Vincent Neilly, Lorna & Lakeisha Thompson; Families of the lateZearley Newton, Wealthy Winters, Adrella Knowles, Samuel J. Eugene, Bruce and Sarah Pedican, Aleta Hudson, Rosetta Hudson, Rev. Theophilus Stuart, Agnes Kemp and Orane Frazier; Other Relatives and Friends: Alfreda Cleare and Family, Carolyn and Annie Scavella and Family, Roselande Sime, Yvonne Albury & Family, Jacqueline Strachan & Family, Wesley Maycock, Eddesha Butler & Family, Stacie Woods & Family, James & Cheryl Seymour, Miranda Smith & Family, Joycelyn Adderley, Katonia Neely, The Honorable Dr. Hubert & Patricia Minnis, Dr. Jamil Minnis, Brian Brown, Honorable Shanendon Cartwright, Phyllis Baron, Jennice Johnson, Macquel Pickstock, Maude Carey-Neilly, Philippa Bain, Adassa Pennerman, Kolamae Pedican, Denver Gaitor, Christopher Smith, Darius Johnson, Patrice Burrows & Family, Shanna McCartney, Arthur Stuart, Hervis Porter, Dwayne Sands, Tracey Neely, Ursula Cooper, Adrian Finley, Natasha Johnson, Elizabeth Franklyn, Sidney & Tanya Sawyer, Quincy Kemp, Ingrid Rolle, Tangela Mejias, Meecha Percentie, Wellington & Marie Johnson, P.C. Akari Murray, Quzanne Collins, Olivia Johnson & Family, Valencia Fernander-Delancy, Alexis Hepburn, Tina Knowles, Alexandria Lindsey-Collie & Family, Rowena Rolle, Patrice Fawkes & Selina Hepburn, Kenneth Johnson, Raven Johnson, Debreca Mortimer, Demeris & Lorraine Armbrister, Katrelle Miller & Family, Majorie Pedican & Family, Maybel Gibson & Family, Sewell Higgs, Paulette Sands, Shanard Sands, Margaret Saunders, Eleanor Barry & Family, Anthony & Linda Johnson, Roslyn Neely & Family, Rose Barry-Greene & Family, James Munroe & Family, Juauba John, Mario Neely, Arnold, David & Enoch Heastie, Tredville Kelly & Family, Rochelle Deveaux, Niyah Munnings & Family, Willie Moss & Family, Shelby Smith, Shantera Williams, Danielle Adams, Benz Bodies, Finishca Stubbs, Rickea Hopkins, Vashti Colebrooke, Aidan Mitchell, Warren Grant, Vaughn Bethel, Shayvonne Boodle & Family, Eric Curtis, the Ida Street Family, O.J. and Upward Performance Track Club; Special thanks to: Jennice Johnson (Principal) and Staff of Garvin Tynes Primary School; the Community of her beloved Bluff, Eleuthera; Dignity Gardens Subdivision Community; Baha Mar Babysitting Club; Mission Church of God, Upper Bogue, Eleuthera; Compliance & Contributions Departments of The National Insurance Board; Staff of JPMorgan Trust Company (Bahamas) Limited and RBC Royal Bank (Bahamas) Limited; Family & Friends of her Church Community: The Church of the Most Holy Trinity; Rev. Fr. Deangelo & Tennessee Bowe; Rev. Fr. Rondeno Rolle and Rev. Fr. Roderick Bain and the 7am Mass Crew, especially Valentine & Ivy Goodridge and Lorenda Woodside. We apologize for any names that have been unintentionally omitted. Please know that each of you held a special place in Margaret’s heart. Your prayers, support and love are deeply appreciated during this time. May Her Soul Rest In Peace! Friends may pay their last respects at Bethel Brothers Morticians and Crematorium, 44a Nassau Street on Friday 25th September 2026 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and at the church on Saturday 26th September 2026 from 9:00 a.m. until service time.
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Death Notices for Wentworth “Chuck” Alexander Roberts, 61 of Seabeach Estates, died at Doctors Hospital on Friday 18th September 2026.
relatives and friends.
He is survived by his, mother: Patsy Roberts; daughter: Bryttany S.M. Roberts-Lightbourne; stepdaughter: Jaynna Ward; granddaughter: Janaya Ferguson; sisters: Dale Woodside and Leslie Braynen; stepsister: Doris Roberts; stepbrother: Anthony “Tony” Roberts; aunt: Lavania Bain-Roberts; uncle: Ethienne Farquharson; numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of other
Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
Maria Virginia Farquharson, 81 of Cork Cress off Seabreeze Lane, died at the Elizabeth Estate Clinic on Thursday 17th September 2026. She is survived by her, daughters: Charlotte Carey and Moniqua Farquharson; step sons: Arthur Maycock and Alpheus Neely; grandchildren: Rayne, Raven, Ridge, Cierra, Celine, Cianna, Latario Emmanuel Farquharson, Ryan Davis Jr., Hiram and Maurisa Carey; great grandchildren: Ahmyllea, Ceniya Farquharson, Bradahja Munnings, Dallin and Shaka Bain, Liam and Laliah Dickinson and Lateria Farquharson; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
Pastor Sheila Patricia Tracey, 86 of Danottage Estates and formerly of Kingston, Jamaica, died at her residence on Wednesday 16th September 2026. She is survived by her, daughter: Joanne (Pastor Ivan Jr.) Butler; adopted son: Jamal McIntosh; granddaughter: Gabbriella (Kearje) Smith; great grand children: Kearje Jr. and Isabella Smith; sisters: Mary (Min. Keith Davis), Rev. Dr. Sonia Marshall and Betty (Stephen) Rolle; brothers: Kenneth (Geisha) Tracy, Prince, Herley and Livingston (Claire) Hepburn; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
Lillian Angelina Rolle, 84 of Stapledon Gardens, died at her residence on Wednesday, 16th September, 2026. She is survived by her sons: Anthony and Wayne Rolle; daughter-in-law: Deval Rolle; grandchildren: Kevon, Deandra, Patryshia, Daron, Wayne II, Devanaire and Dayneah Rolle; sisters: Agatha Wells and Constance Comery; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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Death Notices for Juanita Symonette, 94 of Oakridge Road and formerly of Matthew Town, Inagua, died at her residence on Tuesday, 15th September 2026. She is survived by her daughters: Dressler Hall, Christine Baker, Teresita Stuart, Carmen Brown, Carla Brown-Stuart; sons: Michael Baker, Craig Johnson, Andre Thompson and Ricardo Stuart; grand children: Dinese, Roscoe, Joey and Sharada Ferguson, Lynn Butler, Tomico Stuart, Kristen, Ebony and Stephen Thompson, Evita Johnon, Jamie Hepburn, Rickelle and Ricardo Stuart Jr., Carlithia Thurston, Tiffany and Mecos Johnson, Tameka, Kano and Tyrone Gilbert, Joshua Johnson and Nicole Chevalier; sisters: Juanita Carey and Stella Knowles; brothers: Arthus and Vince Symonette; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Herbert Heath-Vonn Styles Jr., 52 of Allen Drive, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Saturday, 19th September 2026. He is survived by his sons: Heathvonn and Eathonn Styles; father: Herbert H.C. Styles Sr.; sisters: Toni Elizabeth Styles; adopted sisters: Melissa Allen and Latoya Albury; brother: Kenningston Allen Styles; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
Elijah Brice, 72 of Swordfish Road, Stapledon Gardens died at Doctors Hospital on Sunday 20th September 2026. He is survived by his wife: Sherrie Brice; son: Jamal Brice; grandchildren: Jade Brice, Jazmine Munroe, Jamie and Jazmyne Brice; sisters: Sharlamae Stubbs, Patrice Dames, Annamae Brice, Helen Thompson and Brenda McKenzie; brothers: Charles, Benjamin and Alfred Brice; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
Sylvia Louise Wallace White, 88 of Finlayson Street, died at her residence on Wednesday 16th September 2026. She is survived by her, son: Anthony Dennis Forbes; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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communities of Chippingham; and numerous to mention.
many other friends too
John Vincent (Tech) Wright, 81
Original member of the Soulful Groovers Band of Nassau and formerly of Freeport, Grand Bahama, died at his residence on Saturday 19th September 2026. Left to cherish loving memories of Douglas Dwight are his wife: Julie Glover; daughter: Thisha Glover; sisters: Ree Bourne, Corliss Berkley, Janice “Dimpy” Young & Antoinette Seymour; brother: Julian Glover; sister-in-law: Mercedes Glover; numerous nieces & nephews including: Dana & Jody Knowles, Vanessa & Omar Albury, Honourable Pia & Herman Rolle, Jamal & Kimily Glover, Nikao Glover, Quentin Glover II, Cherlindria “Chea” Thompson, Judah & Aaron Seymour, Christophe Young, Theodore “Teddy” Glover, Sheena Dane, Tiffany Glover, Angela & Ghaly Swann, Yvonne Gibson-Sands, Sharon & Bishop Trevor Williamson, Eric & Lynn Gibson, Honourable D. Shane & Jacqueline Gibson, Ann and Arturo Hutchinson, Coleman & Diana Bethel, Kirkland & Michelle Bethel, Dan & Contanza Bourne; grandnieces & nephews: Daniel, David & Dillon Knowles, Cohen Albury, Kailyn, Kiersten, Kristin and Alana Glover, Christopher, Kyle & Kayson Dane, Leoma, Kendra, Kiana and Garinique Glover, Ray, Robyn & Nathan Forbes, Lauryn, Kaylee & Jayda Rolle, Zuri, Zahra and Quentin III Glover and the grandchildren of Rea Bourne and the late Gerlene Gibson and Enamae Wright; cousins including: Yvonne, Veronica, Dougie, Don, Oris (Symmonett), Claire, Charles, Diana, Ann, Michael, Larry, Charlene (Smith), Coopers, Thompsons, Burnsides, Carters, Donathans, Fords and their families; dear friends: Reverend Alfred & Jackie Stewart and family, the
of Johnson Road, New Providence, Bahamas, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Sunday, September 20th, 2026. He is survived by his children: Dr. Pleshette and Stephen McPhee, Kandi Wright; Siblings: Florence Wright-Rahming, Lawrence Wright, Avis Wright, Marinette “Jackie” Louise Wright, Betty Gardiner, Hattie Wint, Mary Lyons, Gerald Lyons and Robert Lyons of Coco, Florida. Bonus daughter: Laronda Lightbourne, and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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Funeral Service For Van Jr. & Shayla Bodden, Kayla (Benjamico) Prosper, Zaria Wedderburn, Alphonzo Rolle, 82 D’narj Palmer, D’aja Bastian, Normiah & Norman Jr., Shean Jr. Smith, a resident of Grand Cay, Abaco, Bahamas, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 26th, 2026 at Shiloh Baptist Church, Grand Cay, Abaco. Officiating will be Pastor Teddy Lewis assisted by Pastor Charles Fowler. Interment will follow at Infant View Cemetery Gand Cay, Abaco. Left to cherish his precious memories are his loving wife: Corine Rolle; children: Terrio (Cleonella) Rolle, Shavon (Frederick Sr.) Munnings, Gary (Christel) Rolle, Jade Burrows and Anquanette Rolle; adopted son: Antone Connolly; grandchildren: Terrina, Theo (Tamara), Terrance, Tamara Rolle, Terell Rolle Sr., Dalayna Layne, Frederick Jr., Fekasa, Fradea Munnings, Autumn, Garren, Chosen and Royal Rolle; siblings: Gerald (Virtel) Rolle, Howard (Ilean) Rolle and Joycelyn Smith; brothers & sisters-in-law: Francis Kelsaint, James Russell, Louvenia Russell, Veronica Russell; nieces & nephews: Debramae Douglas, Addie Rolle, Etta Jane ( Carroll) Russell, Allison (Adsil) Hield, Millicent (Maxxonn) Elzerard, Darlene Thompson, Ivan (Etta Jane), Percy (Tawana) and Hilton (Mirriam) Rolle, Stephanie, Alean, Nardo Rolle, Shunamae Cooper, Michael Cephas, Tony (Dorolyn) Rolle, Anna (Van) Bodden, Wilton (Charmaine) Previel, Milton (Rose) Rolle, Delphene, Norman, Shane, Venneca and Valencia Smith, Carolee Munnings, James Russell Jr. (Alyssa), Beverly Rolle and Samantha Cooper, Stafford Albury, Carlton (Christine), Pat Cooper, Laureen Cooper, George (Mena) Russell, Annette (Franklyn) Johnson, Althea Stuart, Valderine (Calvin) Albury, Richard Bevans, Victor Bevans, Leslie Edgecombe; greatgrand children: Terez, Thoren, Ta’zaria, Terell Jr. Rolle, Samara & Sariah Sands, Jaleyah, Kourtney & Kylie Munnings; great-grand nieces & nephews: Mizpah (Javares) McIntosh, Latesha (Justin) De’Coste, Mark (Lakesha), Lakesha Douglas, Priscilla (Neil) Adderley, Daron (Faith), Jarrod (Crystal) Douglas, Catherine (Omerit) Hield, Nickie Cooper, Deorily (Ossreia), Dennis (Shelly), Darrol McIntosh, Deangelo Russell, Renata (Jolly) Cooper, Carol (Kirshea), Cameo (Janell), Lagina Russell, Marcus, Oliesha Cooper, Maxxonn Jr., Demetirus Lighbourne, Shaccara Saunders, McQuinn Bartlett, Darnell Edgecombe, Daron Thompson, Alcie & Alyssa Hield, Chad & Hilton Rolle Jr., Annalease Brown, Iva (Scott) Albury, Ivern (Shanell), Angel, Percy Rolle Jr.(Vinzanna), Priscilla, Alisha, Edward & James Rolle, Patrick (Lisa) Cooper, Shania Cooper, Tyreick Hield, Deveney Johnson, Blake Murphy, Rashadanae Gibson, Alieandara (Pat) Wilson, Jonathan Thomas, Howars Stuart, Michael Greene, Marvin Bullard, Valentia Rolle, Jaheim, Jada, Jaden & Java’s Russell, Adriel & Adrin Ferguson, Terik, Tavaejah & Taye’la Williams, Astin & Amber Lewis, Roland Pinder, Iverson,
Shanere (Junior) Piercilus, Philip, Herbert (Chyral) & Ronald Rolle, Randeisha Flowers, Shuna, Xaviera & Mickia Cephas, Radan Burrows, Amante Moxey, Mckyle Cephas, Tramyne, Tae’quan & Reshard Previel, Javon & Malesia Smith, Keshawn Curry, Maleia & Malaysha Rolle, Tonesha (Eric) Davis, Daryl (Shakel), Tomais Rolle, Tammy & Franetta Johnson, Patrick, Darren Knowles, Kenny, Joseph (Carnel), Sandy (Riccara) & Mitch Russell, Tamika (Clifton) Wilchcombe, Shanetta (Quincy) Stubbs, Vanika, Ricardo, Latesha, Javardo & Adario Cooper, Stafford Albury Jr., Donovan Albury, Carlareese, Patara, Carlron Jr., Kadeem, Natanya, Tanisa, Taneka, Nathaniel Cooper Jr., Havanna & Bradley, Sarah, Sureena, Sade, Shanikqua, Sandy & Adam Cooper, Anthony (Laurel) Armstrong, Denise (Willard) Gardiner, Deidra, Deandra, Daleshea & Calvin Jr.( Deandra)Albury, Leslie Edgecombe Jr; nieces & nephews in-laws: Evangelist Maggie Woods, Minister Linderlee (Pastor Teddy) Lewis, Theresa (Marvin) Johnson, Apostle Mildred (Zyndall) Murray, Katie (Tappy) Rolle, Florence, Howard, Alfred & Curtis Russell, Amado Russell, Ivan Russell, Claudine(Lucian) Laing , Queenie Thompson, Euphemie Oliver (Hyacinth) and Ray Russell, Lady Bernadine (Pastor Charles) Fowler, Charlene (Earl) & Cherry Forbes, Hamilton, James, Glen (Andrea),Kennedy, Marcell (Sandra) Sr. ,McGarrett (Loquisha) & Romeo (Mello) Russell, Henny (Annie), Rev’d Robert Sr. (Clarissa),& Anderson, Loris, , Min. Kenneth (Min. Melony) Lewis, Alice (Hiram) Hield, Antoinette (Henry) Morris, Iris (Leroy) Cooper, Pamela Dorsett, Meoshi (Jermeiko) Pinder, Lindalee (Brock) Bridgewater, Carolyn (Charles) Walker; godchildren: Golden & Nadine Grant, Bianka Albury and Glen Russell; an innumerable number of loving great-great-greatgrand nieces and nephews; special relatives and friends: Rt. Honorable Hubert A. Ingraham, Alese & Hield Family, MP Kirk Cornish, Cory Holon, Lashae Rolle, Stephen Wilson, Angelique Hield, EricaRussell, Sharese Rolle, Cephas Family, Carlton Williams, Geraline Brown, Cecilia Moxey, Lowe Family, Jerry Lowe, Victor Brown, Jacob Hanna, Howard Russell, Dan Nelson & Family, Ben Horton, Mr. & Mrs. Rita King & Family, Mr. & Mrs. Grayson Patrick & Family, Maxwell Cooper & Family, Oliver Cooper & Family, Nurse Janet Lightbourne, Sheen Saunders & Family, Flavert Saunders & Family, Mickey Miller & Family, Tim Wilson, Dr. Franklyn Saunders & Family, The Flanagan’s, Ed Cooper & Family, Burrows Family, Russell Family, Albury Family, Curry Family, Miller Family, Lewis Family, Gardiner Family, Smith Family, Johnson Family, the Grant Family, Fowler Family, The Grand Cay Community, Grand Cay Local Government, Grand Cay Community Clinic, Grand Cay Police Dept., Big Grand Cay, The Shiloh Baptist Church Family, First Chosen Pentecostal Church Family, The Rand Memorial Hospital & medical team, Princess Margaret Hospital Orthopedic staff & medical team, and other relatives and friends. If we the family did not mention your name it wasn’t intentional please forgive us in advance. Relatives and friends may pay their respects at The Church on Friday from 4:00 p.m. until service time.
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Funeral Service For special friends: Mrs. Shirley Woods and Family, Mablene Anton Barrington Bowe, 16 Hemmings and Family, Patricia Deveaux and Family; other
relatives and friends including: C.H Reeves Junior High School Family, R. M. Bailey High School Family (Class of 11R), Homeroom Parents Mrs. Bethell Saunders, Mr. Cooper, Pastor Ellison Greenslade and the members of Bible Truth Ministries; special mentor: Mr. Kevin C. Edgecombe, Lafonda Colebrook and family and a host of relatives and friends too numerous to mention. May Anton’s soul rest in peace and rise in glory!
a resident of Mermaid Boulevard West, New Providence Bahamas, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 26th, 2026 at Bible Truth Ministries, Martin’s Close, Cowpen Road, New Providence. Officiating will be Pastor Ellison Greenslade, assisted by other Ministers of the Gospel. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Gardens, Soldier Road, New Providence.
Relatives and friends may pay their respects at Cedar Crest Funeral Home and Crematorium Ltd., Robinson and Baillou Hill Roads, New Providence, Bahamas, on Friday from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. and at the Church on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until service time.
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Dianne Yvonne Fernander, 67 a resident of Gregory Town, Eleuthera, Bahamas, died at The Princess Margaret Hospital on Sunday, September 20th, 2026.
Left to cherish Anton’s memories are his father: Bruce Bowe; paternal grandparents: Ivan and Eugyneel Bowe; siblings: Tony, Britney and Brandi Bowe, Avanté Moss; niece: Jade; nephews: Jaden, Jordan Tonino Bowe and Aiden Huyler; She is survived by her sons: Cornell aunts: Margareta and Janice Bowe, Syann (Drexel) Rahming and Hansie Seymour, Deangelo and Family, Bridget and Family; uncles: Bradley (Angela) Hutcheson; daughters: Tenniell Bowe and Family, Brendan Bowe and Family, Antonio Bowe Coakley, Latoya Ferguson, thirteen and Family, Anthony Hamilton and Family, Kirk and Family, grandchildren, brothers: Derek, Cord and Family; great aunts: Lillian Dean, Joycelyn Curry, Darrell and Donald Fernander; sister: Sharon (Sidney) Isaacs and Family; great uncles: Sylvanus, Daphne Delva and a host of other Absolom, David, Basil and Leonard Curry; cousins: Fenton relatives and friends. Dean, Alexzander, Marcus, Bryson and Laila Bowe, Ashli (Laron) Lockhart and Family, Brashae, Bradston, Bradley and Reniquia and Family Michelle (Oge) Wachuku and Family; Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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Mr. Edwin Joseph Thurston, 69
a resident of #80 Rosewood Street, Pinewood Gardens, New Providence, Bahamas died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. He is survived by his wife: Prendencer Thurston; daughter: Jameka Thurston; 2 grandchildren: Sariah Miller, Khalil Miller; brothers: David Thurston, Paul Thurston, Author Thurston; sisters: Blanche Basden, Ena Rolle, Dale Dean; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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a resident of Blue Bell Avenue, Garden Hills, New Providence, Bahamas, died on Friday, September 18th, 2026. Survived by his daughters: Holley, Erica, Pacquel and Acardanaysha Sands, his siblings: Benjamin Franklyn (Arlene) Sands, Mildred (Donzel) Huyler, Linda Cleare, Jan Donnell (Andrew) Rolle and Andrea (Dwight Sr.) Knowles and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral Arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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Mr. Olandor Culmer, 53
a resident of Sandilands Village, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly of Wemyss Bight, Eleuthera, Bahamas died in New Providence, Bahamas on Thursday, September 17th, 2026. He is survived by his brothers: Lofton Jr., Carson, Roger, Javaughn, Michael, Penkins and Emmerson Culmer. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of
Olga Louise Wilchcombe, 97
of #1 Grays Inn Drive Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas on Sunday morning, September 13th, 2026 at The Rand Memorial Hospital Funeral Service will be held, 11:00a.m. on Saturday, October 17th, 2026 at Church of The Ascension.
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Elizabeth Rolle, 68
a resident of #71 East Coral Estates Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas, died on Thursday, September 17th, 2026 at The Rand Memorial Hospital.
a resident of #45 Robins Nest, Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas died on Thursday, 10th September, 2026 at IU Health Methodist Hospital.
He is survived by his daughter: Kimberley Humes; sisters: Ingrid Pinder, Tanya Bain, Marsha, Renee, Karen, Marilyn and Kim Burrows; brother: Dominic Burrows (Carline); nieces: Vanessa Pinder, Shanique Lightbourne (Rodney), Teria Pinder, Kenisha Brown, Scherrie Hendfield, Thalisa Wells, Tamara Cartwright ( Cavane); Jaynae Knowles, Chadae Peterson (Durrell), Danielle Russell (Dennis), Dominique Seymour, Nikcara Roberts ( Antonio), Kiara and Dominique Burrows; nephews: Philip Pinder (Keldra), Ronaldo Pinder (Francesca), Wilson Fortune, Shane Woods, Michael Hendfield, Deron Wells, Bradford Bain, Ahmad Bain, D’Na;do Burrows, Stephano Perpall, Nikolas Burrows and Keron Burrows and a host of other relatives and friends.
She is survived by her husband: Antonio Rolle; children: Equiana Johnson, LaJelpha Adams, La-Tique Morris, Antonio Jr., Anthone Rolle and a host of relatives and friends.
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Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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In Loving Memory Of
Evangelist Calvease Horton-Rolle September 22nd, 1932- June 25th, 2026
This week, as we remember Mommy on what would have been her 94th birthday, we pause to honour and celebrate the beautiful life she lived. A woman of poise, elegance, grace and strength. A woman worthy of praise and honour. A devoted mother, faithful wife, supportive sister, joyful aunt, loving and praying grandmother, and a fierce servant of God. A prayer warrior for the nation. We thank God for her birth, her life and the legacy she left behind. Mommy’s unwavering faith, strength, love and devotion to her family continues to live on through each one of us. We are forever grateful for every lesson, every prayer, every precious memory and every moment God blessed us to share with her. Though we miss her deeply, we find comfort in knowing that the love she poured into us and the example she set will remain with us always. On this special week, we also pause to thank all of those who loved, supported, prayed for and shared in Mommy’s life throughout the years. Your kindness and love for her will always be remembered and deeply appreciated. We the Family would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all who were there for us during our recent time of sorrow. Thank you for your telephone calls, visits, words of encouragement, cards floral arrangements but most of all your prayers which kept us and brought us through. Today we celebrate the life of Evangelist Calvease Eloise Horton Rolle. It was a life well lived and blessed. She will forever be in our hearts. We are grateful for the opportunity to love her and honour her. We thank God for the gift of her life and her lasting legacy. With love, Her husband, children, grand-children, great-grand-children and a host of other relatives and beloved friends.
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Funeral Service For Armbrister, Scharad & Tonya Lightbourne, Wenzal King & family, Kyle Stefan Davis, 56 Strachan, Scott Hepburn, Glen Ganger II, Michael Cooper, Tristan Beneby, Freddie Lightbourne, Regan Mckenzie, Taurean Bethel, Bryant Outten,
of Vendal Drive, Sunset Park, New Providence, Bahamas, who died on Wednesday, September 2nd, 2026, will be held on Saturday, September 26th, 2026, 11:00 at Bahamas Faith Ministries, Carmichael Road, New Providence. Officiating will be Pastor Brooks Russell of New Providence Community Church assisted by other ministers. Interment will follow in Lakeview Memorial Gardens, John F. Kennedy Drive, New Providence, Bahamas. Left to cherish his loving memories are his mother: Theresa Davis; children: Tristan &Teja Davis; grandmother: Merlene Neely Baptiste; grand uncle: Elvin Davis; grandchildren: Armani Davis & Aria Elliott; fiancée: Wendera King; brothers: Crispin (Rochelle) Cleare & Teran (Sheniqua) Davis; sister: Tenaj Murphy; nieces & nephews: Tahj, Teran & Teron Davis, Cristin, Aaron, Laila, Leslye & Shiloh Cleare, Victoria, Nicholette & TylerRussell, Drew & Izaak Bastian, Angel & Andreu Zarzosa, Arianna Aguilar-Zarzosa; aunts: Catherine & Karen Davis, Bernadette (Albury) St. Louis, Karen StrachanDavis, Ann Marie (Lester) Dean,Deborah (Eardly) Price, Carol, Michelle, Marsha & Anya Lightbourne, Anne-Marie (Barron) Turner, Paula Clarke, Barbara Neely-Rolle; uncles: Godfrey Davis, Anthony, Patrick, Matthew, Michael,Stanford, Gregory, Harold, Jeremy & Glenn Lightbourne, David and Derick Neely Sr.; cousins: Rhonda Ward, Chudney Davis, Rodesha Brown,Tenair Brennen, Lakeisha, LaSummer, Winter, Latoya, D’Addra, Naajia, Chet & Thayer Davis, Shaquel , Destinee Evans, Anwar Ferguson, Crispin & Kyle Brown, Drissen Brennen, Shaquille Davis, Lerone, Khyri & Saleem St. Louis, Ezekiel Pratt, Christian,Christopher, Vivienne & Lester Dean, Danielle, Devaughn & Darron Price, Joan & Craig Roker, Durrell & Chadae Peterson, Captain Gregory & Vanessa Carroll, Lisa Cartwright, Rodgernae Rolle, Derick Neely Jr.; beloved friends: The Honorable Leslia Brice, Kujiawa Williams, Mandel Miller, Obiama Knowles, Khari & Justin Albury, Michael Roker, Timothy White, Giorgio Knowles, Lynden Munroe, Jonathan Ferguson, Astra Charlton, Darren &Rochelle Bastian, Angela & Andrew Zarzosa, Pedro Smith, AllanWallace, Jared Fitzgerald, Sherman
Jan-Yves Smith, Levin Wilson, Gregory Henderson II, Akeem Johnson, James Clarke; extended family & friends: The Davis Family, Pastor Brooks Russell & family, Jeanette Davis & family, Loreen and Tyrone Davis & family, Angela, Rodger, Anthony & John Davis, Denice McFall, Priscilla Neymour & family, Marcia Bain & family, Sandra Smith & family, Tyrone North & family, Deborah & Miles Parker & Family, The Russell Family, Joycelyn Rahming & family, Carolyn Nesbitt, Margaret, Allison, Antionette & David Burrows, Alexandra Estrada Fernandez, Gardner Stewart, Theresa Simms & family, OJ Gardiner, Kermit Rahming, Henry Dean, Kevin Rolle, Bernard Porky Dorsett, Danae Sutherland, Antoinette Bethell, Krista &Anton Dean, Lillis Wood & family, Jacqueline Taylor & family, Jacqueline Bourque & family, Linda, Owen, Danielle & RobbynStubbs, Pastor Loreen Russell & family, Angela White, Pauline Taylor, Linda & Paula Charlton, Adellie Hanna, Everica Baptist, Philechia Rolle, Iris, Patsy Smith & family, Dr. Edwina Ward, Edna Ward, Christopher Ward of Lauderhill, Florida, Hailey & Dylan Peterson, J’nayah Cooper , Elise Daniel, Janelle Saunders, Raychard Harris, BJ Percentie & Ilona Marshall, Jade & Jem Roker, Skyla & Lowell Carroll of Coral Springs, Florida, Arianna Knowles & family, Shannon Moxey, Vinteerie St. Louis, Madison Bannister, Dwayne Davis & family, Maedawn Murphy & family, Joy & Maynard Adams, Paulette McKenzie, Dacia Smith, Nadia Lockhart, Chen Wood, Natassia Deveaux, Olivia Curry, Villiere Deveaux, ShilandaTaylor, Linda Roker, Pam Burnside, Donna & Patrice Knowles, Charles Rolle & family, Veronica Johnson & family, Ronald Campbell & family, Robert Francis, Deborah King & family, Troy Johnson, Bria Miller, Megan Ferguson & family, Daniel Persaud & family, Nadia Bowe & family, Claudell Evans & family, Doralea Taylor & family, The Murphy Family, Colette Pratt & family, Judy Deleveaux, Alethiea Lewis & Family, Jemeko Dean and family, Laurette, Jeannine, ErmanetteSouffrant, James Joseph, Steven and John Todd, The Taylor Street Community, The Caribbean Bottling Company, The Bahamas Masqueraders, The Guidance Family, The Mall @ Marathon, Bahamas National Trust, The Central Bank of TheBahamas, Nassau Cruise Port, Bahamas Basketball Federation, The Class of GHS ’88, Our Ladies Catholic School Class of ’82, the Entire Junkanoo Community, Bahamasair , The New Providence Community Church Family (NPCC), The Catholic Church of The Resurrection, The US Embassy, The Manker Funeral Home (Miami, Fl), Hands For Hunger, The National KingdorParkinson Foundation, The Cancer Society, Ultimate Shipping Company , Omar Thompson United Against Crime Family, Sugar Rush Lounge, Starbucks, Book World & Stationers, The Radiator Specialist, Commonwealth Brewery, Paradise Fisheries, Lend a Hand, Dave’s Party, Sherwin Williams Paints, The Paint Place, Atlantis Paradise Island, Titan Hospitality, The Bahamas Consulate General in Miami, The Honorable Philip “Brave”Davis, The Honorable Obie Roberts, The Progressive Liberal Party, The Free National Movement, Denalee Penn-Mackey & family, The Ministry of Culture & Heritage, The Ministry of Tourism & The Bahamian Creative Community, especially Stanley Burnside & Antonius Roberts. 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 10:00am to 5:00pm and on Saturday at the Church from 9:30am until service time.
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Funeral Services For Ishmael Rolle, 69 Davardo Alexander of High Rock, Andros, Bahamas, who died Adderley, 31 on September 3rd, 2026, will be held on Wednesday, September 30th, 2026, 11:00 affectionately called “Vardo” am at Glad Tidings Church, Kemp Road. Officiating will be Apostle Elijah Ferguson and Other Ministers of the Gospel. Cremation will follow.
Left to mourn, but not without hope, are his daughter: Raquel Rolle Williams (Jamal); grandchildren: Kenvaughn, and Kelecia Rolle, and Keith Bowleg; great-grandchildren: Tamarii Pitter, Sony Gabriel Jr., and Khayri Spence; brother: Deacon Gerald Rolle Jr. (Zenneth); sister: Bishop Adline Jones; brother-in-law: Tommy Laroda; sister-in-law: Vernita Rolle; nephews: Barry, Mark, Richardo, and Junior Fynes, Kirk Rolle (Michelle), Tracey Flowers, Gerald Jeffrey (Hazel), Ken Rolle (Thomasina), Jeremy, and Dr’shon Rolle; nieces: Minister Verna Rolle (Minister Leslie), Pastor Pamela Jones, Kenria Edwards, Minister Dr. Rhonda Hanna (Pastor Keith), Minister Chakita Thompson (Minister Denver), Gayle Hepburn (Pastor Paul), Kara Ferguson, Vanria Smith, Cherise and Ann Fynes, Therena Rolle, and Minister Aldeka LaRoda; grandnephews: Jason Taylor (Deanker), Rashard Smith, Trevor Lewis, Ryan Smith (Maria), Minister Damicko Hanna (Charise), Thristian Hanna, Jerrell, Davonte, and Jeffrey Jr. Rolle, Adrian Walkes, Paul, Andrew, and Ephriam Hepburn, Jeremy Jr, Kenai, Nacai, and Sean Rolle; grandnieces: Evangelist Tamika Babbs (Bradley), Sonnovia Smith, Angel Hanna, Leah Rolle, Jordyn Ferguson, Krissa and Krysha Rolle, Brianna Hepburn, Serrena, Charna, and Star Rolle; Great Grandnephews: Denari, Jason Jr., and Justin Taylor, Major Arthur, Cole Carey, and Thristian Hanna Jr.; great-grandnieces: Tamia Coleby, Samyah Lightfoot, Bradeisha and Arya Babbs, Janiya Rolle, Alayna Capron, Kyce, and Wynter Walkes; cousins: Monica ThompsonFoulkes and family; Reverend Standville Thompson and family; Lillimae Rolle and family; Junior Cooper and family; Minister Donna Stuart and Family; Pastor Magnola Rahming and family; Wilfred and Vanessa Rolle and Family, and a host of other relatives and friends including: Phyllis Rolle and family; Dame Marguerite Pindling and family; Reverend Glendina Knowles and family; Minister Francita (Lofton) Neely and family; Charles Johnson and Family; Pastor Melonie (Malary) Green and Family; the South Andros,Upper Zion, High Rock Baptist Church; family Pastor Janet (Derick) Burrows and Family; Alex Hamilton and family; Stephanie Swann and family; the High Rock Community Clinic Team; the South Andros Community; Pastor Elijah Ferguson and the Family of Assembly House of Prayer; the Princess Margaret Hospital Emergency Medical Teams; and the New Beginnings Prayer Ministries Family. Viewing will be held in the Legacy Suite of Vaughn O. Jones Memorial Center, Mt. Royal Ave. and Talbot Street on Tuesday, September 29th, 2026 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm and on Saturday at the Church from 9:30 am until service time.
of Oniel’s, Long Island, Bahamas, who died on August 30th, 2026, will be held on Friday, September 25th, 2026, 11:00 am at Beulah Baptist Church, Simms, Long Island, Bahamas. Officiating will be Pastor Fredlyn Adderley assisted Pastor Benjamin Pratt. Interment will follow in the Church’s Cemetery. Davardo will be deeply missed and forever loved by his mother: Marie Adderley; father: Dave Adderley Sr. (Deceased); sisters: Alicia (Cardinal) McQueen, Davina AdderleyJoseph (Kadeem Joseph), Davante (Brandon) Whylly, Martineka Johnson; brothers: Dave Adderley Jr., Delano Adderley (Deceased); grandmother: Barbara Ferguson; aunts: Floda Pearce, Maxine Ferguson, Gwendelene (Randy) Conliffe, Patrice (Lenard) Knowles, Vaulsha Adderley; uncles: Rex Adderley, Ricardo Adderley; niece: Bailey Whylly; nephews: Andre’s McQueen, Delano Adderley; cousins: Clifford Garvey, Christian Adderley, Brandon Williams, Ahmad and Rashad, Abraham, Antoine, Ron, Anastacia, Drexel, Corey, Jamaal, Rinaz, Donaldo, Demario, Doneka, and Anishka Adderley, Terez and Niveen Conliffe, Candice Saunders, Lenward and Marcien Knowles, Dejalon, Sirmarjae and Marianno Cuffe, families of the late: Betram, Cle, Jervis, Mitchel and Henry Ad-derley, Eva Wilson and Theresa Miller; godparents: Prescola Pratt, Falecia (Bradlee) Fergurson; close friends: Brian (Triscana) Adderley, Taquan Pinder, Joquille Deal, Justin Dittmar, Myron Lockhart, Tron and Jron Romer, Delberto Deal, Pedrick Knowles, Trishton Shearer, Stephanus Smith; Extended Family: Gary Fox, Laszlo Wagner & Members of Luxbaum Windows & Doors Company, The O’Neils family, his New York Family, The Deal Family, The Cooper Family, Theresa Shearer Family, Presley and Oramae Family, The Miller Family, Nurse Inez Spence and family, Simms Community Clinic, Burnt Ground Family, Mario Simms & The Blue Chip Family, the present and past staff of Simms and North Long Island High School, The Bight Family, Beulah and Doctors Creek Family, Fergurson Family (Abaco), Smith’s Family (Jamaica), Pinedale Family (Freeport), the Class of 2012 and the entire Long Island community. His memory will live on in the people he helped, the laughter he shared, the work of his hands, the moments he gave to his family, and the countless lives he touched simply by being Vardo. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Vaughn O. Jones Memorial Center, Mt. Royal Avenueand Talbot Street, New Providence, Bahamas.
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Cindy Lee Armbrister, 63
of Romer St., Fox Hill, New Providence, Bahamas, who died on August 16th, 2026, will be held at New Providence Community Church, Blake Road, New Providence, Bahamas on Saturday, September 26th, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Officiating will be Pastor Kelvin Briggs. Cremation was held. She was predeceased by her husband: Juan Armbrister Sr. and son: Richard Armbrister Sr. She will live on in the fondest memories of her loved ones, including daughter: Diandra Armbrister; sons: Juan and Cody Armbrister; sisters: Agatha Simms, Agnes Wright and Suzan Cartwright; brothers: Keith and Kevin Cartwright; mother-in-law: Shirley Armbrister; sisters-in-law: Marsha Armbrister-Stenholt (of Denmark), Michelle Williams, Tamar Delancy (Shane) and Dale Johnson (Henry), Anastacia and Paula Cartwright; brothers-in-law: Philip, Huey Jr. and Adrian Armbrister, Shane Delancy, Henry Johnson, Malcolm Wright, Leslie Cartwright; nieces: Bianca (Kimala) Simms, Felicity Hield, Mindy Wright, Amy and Paige Cartwright, Braneka Reckley, Megan Hensen-Stenholt (of Denmark), Glenreisha and Haille Williams, Tabitha Cartwright, Carlissa, Philicia, Sacha, Taylor Ambrielle, Adrianna and Crystal Armbrister; nephews: Jonathan and Abraham Simms, Randy Wright, Keith Jr., Keano, Kevano, Keno and Leslie Cartwright, Michael (Dorian) and Christian Hensen-Stenholt (of Denmark), Montel Williams, Shane Tyler Delancy, Dakari Johnson, Travis, Angelo, Neil, and Philip Jr. (PJ) Armbrister; cousins: Jeff, Delbert, Martin, Allan, and William Knowles, Peter and Matthew Burrows, Andy, Vincent, Terrance, Louis, Philip, Henry, Emery and Andy (Dock) Cartwright, Samuel and Erskin Knowles, Randy Cartwright, Donald Darville, Zhirlie Chin, Tena Roberts, Dianna, Doreen Wells, Beatrice Darville, Elizabeth, Joanne and Sandra Cartwright, Maxine Rahming, Shirley Russell, Gail Bethel, Jenny and Monica Knowles, Mamie Jean and Monique Cartwright, Cecelia Cartwright, Diane (Lady Di) Thompson, Patrice Knowles, Lucinda Key, Rose Cartwright, Pearl and Ella Cartwright, Rosie Knowles, Predensa (Denny) Haley, and Maxine Darville, close relatives and friends: Mercedes Smith, Philip Moss, Michelin, Yvonnesha and Lavan (Keemy) Symonette, Jennifer Hadland and Family, C. Elaine Martinborough and Family, Norma Williams and Family, Rev. Greta Cox and Family, Rev. Zendal Carey and Family, Pastor Matthew Sweeting and Family, Pastor Derrick Benjamin and Family, Sarah Pennerman and Family, Otalia Whylly and Family, Prenell Brown and Family, Shuree Munnings and Family, Nathalya Pratt and Family, Donna Adderley and Family, Tracy Clarke and Family, Verla Pratt and Family, Shaniqua Wright-Tinker and Family, Lisa Knowles and Family, Yvonne Rahming and Family, Brian and Nadia Knowles, Tyrone and June Ferguson, Matthew Strachan and
Family, Lulamae Greaves and Family, Jonathan Saunders, Milicent Dean and Family, The Armbrister Family, The Cartwright, Knowles and Burrows Family of Long Island, The New Providence Community Church Family, The Zion Baptist Cathedral Murphy Town Family, The Community of Cartwright’s, Long Island, Hon. Fred Mitchell and The Fox Hill Community, and a host of other friends and family too numerous to mention. Arrangement by Vaughn O. Jones Memorial Center, Mt. Royal Avenue & Talbot Street, New Providence,Bahamas.
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Pastor Mark Wayne Cleare, 64 of Hanna Road, New Providence, Bahamas died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Monday, September 21st, 2026. He is survived by his sisters: Bianca CleareAdderley, Glenva Evans and Desiree EvansBethel; nieces: Lashann Whyms and Lachea Edgecombe and numerous other relatives and friends. Funeral Service will be announced at a later date.
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Ervin Brown, 51 of Lemon Street, Yellow Elder Gardens, New Providence, Bahamas died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Sunday, September 20, 2026. He is survived by his sisters, Annamae Charlton, Lovinia Brown, Beulah Jardine, Dolly Brown, Francinamae Lavarity and Antionette Lewis; brothers, Perry and Jason Brown; aunts, Nora McCollough and Iris Albury; uncles, Stanley McCollough and Rudolph Albury; numerous nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends. Funeral Service will be announced at a later date.
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Barry Dennis Riley, 64 a resident of North Andros, Bahamas, died at his residence on Monday, September 21st, 2026. He is survived by his sons: Ramano and Baronita Riley; daughter: Kadisha Riley; grand children: Kairo, Royalty, Serenity, Haley Riley; sister: Brenda Riley; brothers: Lloyd, Glen and Leslie, Riley; numerous nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives
a resident of Watlings Street, New Providence, Bahamas and and friends. formerly of Upper Bogue, Eleuthera, Bahamas, will be held on Saturday, September 26th, 2026, 10:30am at St. James Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date. Native Baptist Church, St James Road, New Providence. Officiating will be Pastor Jerome Johnson. Cremation will follow. He was predeceased by his parents: Mulgrave and Emmie Sweeting; sister: Geneva Kelly.
Viola Major, 91
a resident of Red Sea Road and Left to cherish fond memories are his five sons: Danford Jr.; formerly of Rolleville Exuma, Denero, Dante, Dencil and Holland; eight grandchildren, five Bahamas died at her residence brothers: Willis, John, Peter, James and Harvey Sweeting; Monday, September 21st, 2026. four sisters-in-law: Janis, Sylvia, Mary and Tyressa Sweeting; two sisters: Ann Collins Barbara Sweeting and Melta She is survived by her sons: Phillip Cash; special friend: Marina Baillou; twenty-four nephews, Murphy and Franklyn Hanna; twenty-nine nieces and a host of other relatives and friends sisters: Lionel Thompson, Ens Ried including: Civa Sweeting, Albertha Baillou, Betty Baillou, Shonell Collins, Caffie Dorsett, Maxine Brown, Elvis and and Ingrid; brothers: Cordell and Shanique Reckley, Jackie, Maria Minnis, Emma Williams and Bancroft Thompson; numerous Kayline Darling, Atlantis Hotel and Taxi Stand, the entire grandchildren, nieces and nephews communities of Upper and Lower Bogue Eleuthera, The and a host of other relatives and friends. Community of Nassau Village and Lily of the Valley Corner. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date. Family and friends may pay their last respects at Heritage Memorial Mortuary, #20 Claridge Road, New Providence on Friday, September 25th, 2025 from 11:00am to 3:00pm and on Saturday at the Church from 9:30am until service time.
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Funeral Service for of W Anthony Farrington, Bishop Sharon Rolle and Transformation Kaliopie Rolle, 85 Ministries and a host of other relatives, friends, church members, and of Pinewood Gardens, will be held at Transformation Ministries International, Dignity Gardens on Saturday, September 26th, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. Officiating will be Apostle Fanchon Braynen Assisted by other ministers of the gospel. Internment will follow in Lakeview Memorial Gardens, Gladstone Road. Left to celebrate her life are her Children: Pastor Luther Rolle, Conray Rolle, Pastor Deon Rolle, Min. Carolyn Gray, Bishop Gwendolyn Greenslade, Vernita Kelley DPN, and Marsha RolleSeymour; Daughters-in-law: Minister Prescola Rolle and Pastor Albertha Rolle; Sons-in-law: George Gray, Kerwin Kelley, and Andrew Seymour; Grandchildren: Aleila Barringer, Taryn Rolle, Dr. Karlton Rolle (Kimberly), Iesha Thompson, Luteshia Pratt (Kevin), DonnaRae; Kaitlyn, Caleb Rolle, Conray Rolle Jr. (Gracie), Kandis Johnson (Antwan), Jada Rolle, Corey Thomas, Capt. Chavaz Thomas (Anea); Renardo Smith (Lisa), Ashton, Shaquille, and John Greenslade, Shevette Smith (Leonardo), Sasha and Sabrina Julian, Krystle Outten and Kadian O’Brien (Louna); Great-Grandchildren: Cierra Smith; Carlisa, Renneil, and Surai Smith, Summer and Sy’Air Greenslade, Khalani O’Brien, Troi Lewis, Marquese Munroe, Joshua Collie, and Arya and Antwan Johnson Jr; Sisters: Evangelist Marcel Forbes (Benjamin) and Mother Francis Gibson; Brother: Peter Walkine of Freeport, Grand Bahama; Nieces: Deborah Paul (Terrence), Monique Jones (Chauncey), Keva Beckman (Larry), Apostle Shantelle Ferguson (Nathaniel), Carla Fowler (Andy), Allison Wallace, Dedrie Hamilton (Anthony), Kimberly Arnette, Janet Fowler (Gregory), Monalisa Roberts (Marco), Petrona Miller, Dr. Kathy Walkine, Sherry WalkineKreye (Jeff), Dianna Walkine, Stephanie Lightbourne (Micklyn), Helen, Bloniva and Ivadell Walkine, Margo McPhee, Kathy, Barbara, and Bonnie; Nephews: Floyd Lewis (Pam), Elder Don Lewis (Min. Julie), Wayde and Shayne Lewis (Nadia), Wayne Toussaint, Min. Maxwell Walkine, Dewitt, Vorrence, Manoah, Octavious, Marlon, Troy, Trent and Andre Walkine, Trevor Williams, and Jephthah Armbrister; Special Friends: Mother Minerva Smith and family, Pastor Claudette Burns, Mr. Godfrey and Sis. Marion Johnson, Elder Gloria Dorsette, Sis. Sarah Hepburn, Cousin Leona Dean, Pastor Faye McIntosh and Mother Mary Wells; Other Relatives and Friends: Helen Rolle, Marco Roberts, Katie Major, the entire Church of Jesus Christ family, the Pinewood Urban Renewal Association, The Presiding Bishop of P.A.
loved ones whose lives she touched throughout the years.
Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at Evergreen Mortuary on Village & Parkgate Road on Friday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm and on Saturday at the church from 9:30 am until service time.
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Jacob Saunders, 84 of Murphy Town, Abaco, died at his residence on Saturday, September 12th, 2026. He is survived by his Children and their spouses: son, Jason Saunders and his wife, Felicia Saunders; daughters, Carolyn Rolle and her husband, Walton Rolle; Friendly Cartwright and her husband, Anthony Cartwright; and Crystal Campbell and her husband, Chief Superintendent Theodore Campbell; Step-son: Preston Latique wife Abby Latique and Paula Smith husband Samuel Smith Jr.; Step-daughters: Deborah Saunders and Paula Smith; Brothers: Alexander Saunders (deceased) and Nicky Saunders (deceased); Sisters: Viola Woods (living), Evelyn McIntosh (deceased), and Mavis Saunders (deceased); Grandchildren: Jayfee Saunders, Theo Campbell, Odessa Saunders, Feanna Saunders, Whitney Rolle and Jaelyn Saunders; Step Grandsons: Ty’Rell and Ja’Rell Latique; Step Granddaughters: Ma’ Kell, Malaysia and Mercedes Smith and a host of other relatives and friends that will be mentioned at a later date. Funeral arrangements had been entrusted to Evergreen Mortuary located on S.C. Bootle Highway, Marsh Harbour, Abaco.
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Funeral Services For Matriarch Elma Louise Knowles, 86 affectionately called
“Mum,” “Mummy” “Grammy Knowles” a resident of #5 Fodder Lane, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly of Simms, Long Island, Bahamas passed away on Monday, August 31st, 2026. Funeral service will be held Abundant Life Bible Church, Abundant Life Road, New Providence on Saturday, September 26th, 2026 at 11:00am. Officiating will be Pastor Ricardo Turner Sr. assisted by other ministers of the gospel. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Gardens, Soilder Road, New Providence. Cherished memories will forever be in the hearts of her daughters: Sylvia Rolle and Linda Kay Knowles Sons R/ASP Edward Omar Daley and Edward John Andrews; adopted daughters: Terell Hall-King and Shantel Williams; sisters: Rozina Taylor, Dr. Loretta Mae Mackey and Sandra Daxon Brother Theophilus Taylor; son-in-law: Pastor Edison Rolle; daughtersin-law: Deloris Mackey-Knowles, Nadine Andrews and Monique Daley; brothers-in-law: Theodore Mackey and Timothy Roberts (Canada); sisters-in-law: Cynthia Taylor, Mary Taylor-Gray, Mildred KnowlesRoberts and Virginia Gray; grandchildren: Charlene Ward (Nathan Ward), Chris Rolle, Allen Knowles Sr., Akiah Knowles, Jahiem Andrews, Rihanna McPhee, J’azlyn Andrews, Matthew Romer, Deangelo Rufus Bullard; great grandchildren: Kaylene Major, Natalia and Charley Ward, Marvinique Ferguson, Matthew Jr. and Noel Romer, Jenario Gibson, Leonora Storr; great great grandchild: Tyrenique Hart Nieces Desiree Taylor-Dorsett, Dr. Tara Mackey, Tamika (Garet) Mullings, Cynthera Taylor, Darlene, Shantell, Tanya, Sonia, Toya and Carol Knowles, Sharon Pennerman, Christina Neely, Sarah Higgs, Katherina McPhee; nephews: Dan Taylor, Dwayne (Latonia) Taylor, Sgt. Desmond Turner, Valdez Taylor, Theotis Taylor, Shawn, Stephen, Antonio and Olindo Daxon, Sybrone Knowles Jr. and Jabez Mackey, Rodney, Carl, Lester and Malcolm Gray, Luther and Charles Knowles; godchildren: Dornell Nesbitt, Pathrica Bain Major, Magnola Eden and Ernest Knowles; special friends: Mrs. Eva Rolle and Family and Cheryl Sweeting; other relatives and friends including: Andrew, Eden and Zion Hall, Malachi
Knowles and family, Calvise Gray and family, family, The Clarke Boys, The Williams Family, Nurse Ruth Coakley and family, Insley McKinney and family, Sunshine Auto and the Wildcats Softball Team, Bahamas First Insurance and NUA Insurance Family, Management and Staff of the Great C.H. Reeves Junior School, Englerston Gospel Chapel Family, Grants Town Seven Day Adventist Church Family, Grants Town Wesley Methodist Church Family, New Birth Ministries Family, Bahamas Christian Fellowship Center Family, Abundant Life Bible Church Family, Simms Long Island Community, Freeport Gospel Chapel Family, Rev. Dr. Joseph Knowles and Mt. TUBC Family, Pastor Ricardo and Mary Turner and family, Pastor Cranston Knowles and family, Pastor Linwood Knowles and family, Kenneth and Sherrel Joseph and family, Butler Street Boys, Alburn Rolle & Family, Sherline Murphy & Family, The Jewels of Nassau Village including Wendy P. Morley and family, Estelle Smith and family, Annes Town Clinic Family, and Eternal Rest Mortuary Family and a host of other family and friends too numerous to mention. Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at Eternal Rest Mortuary, #244 Market Street and Oxford Avenue, New Providence on Friday, September 25th, 2026 from 10:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m and again at the church on Saturday, September 26th, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. until service time.
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Ms. Lasheen Barr, 49 a resident of #14 Croton Street, Pinewood Gardens, New Providence, Bahamas who passed away at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Friday, September 18th, 2026. She was predeceased by her son: Ashton Mcphee and grandson: Tayshawn Barr. She is survived by her children: Tashawn, Tashawnna, Tarran & Tarell Barr, Sheen Rahming & Radesha McPhee; grandchildren: Tashawn, La’Cher, Tamiere & Tayvon Barr & A’Mari Bain; parents: Michelle Edgecombe & Shalton Barr Sr.; siblings: Shalton Jr., Lauren, Holland, Shonelle & Tjasa Barr; numerous nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention at this time. Funeral arrangements are being finalized and will be announced at a later date.
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Funeral Service For Reverend Sheila Naomi Carey-Davis, 62 a resident of Ameryllis Drive, Garden Hills #1, New Providence, Bahamas, will be held at Amazing Grace Missionary Baptist Church, Wilson Tract, New Providence on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 10:00. Officiating will be Reverend Esther Cooper assisted by other ministers of the gospel. Cremation will follow. She is survived by her husband of over 30 years: Wilfred “Leroy” Davis Sr.; mother: Clara Johnson; son: Dario (Avia) CareyDavis; step sons: Pedro and Wilfred Davis Jr.; step daughter: Juanita Davis; siblings: Andrea (Stephen) Thompson, Rochelle, Rashandea Carey, Sharon and Carolyn Johnson, Clay Smith, Daniel Carey, Elijah Rahming Sr., Melissa, Floyd Johnson and Patrice; grandchildren: Trenton,Trey and Hadassah Davis; step grandchildren: Re’John, Wilfred III, Joel, Trenice, Tanishka and Tikai Davis, Chava Jackman; step great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends including: Gillian Cash and Family; Minister Joycelyn Knowles; Rhonda Ambris; Pastor Merriam Roberts and Family; Reverend Esther Cooper and the Amazing Grace Missionary Baptist Church Family; Ernestine Cleare and Family; Bishop Lynden C. Young Sr. and the Believers Bible Ministries Family; Bishop Dr. Delano Rolle, Minister Elect Lady Lorinda Rolle and the entire Action City Church Family, and numerous relatives, friends, brothers and sisters in Christ, and others whose lives were touched by her presence.
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Death Notice For Prophetess Sherry Deloris Wilmore-Sturrup, 69 a resident of St. John Avenue off Buttonwood Street, Pinewood Gardens, New Providence, Bahamas who passed away at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Friday, September 11th, 2026. She was predeceased by her husband: Michael Sturrup; parents: Harold & Bernice Wilmore; sister: Suzanne Wilson; niece: Trenell Dean. She’s survived by her children: Tamara and Nikita Wilmore, Monique Sturrup-Barr, Margo Sturrup, R/Constable 3113 Teneille Mackey, Sharnardo Greene and Amanda Nelson; grandchildren: Sergeant 3975 Deshana Burnside, Micheal McPhee, Devantae Hunter, Jevon Johnson Jr., Renisha Percentie, Jadin Huyler, Destiny, Dwight and Zhivargo Thompson, Davica and Brianna Treco, Jason Barr Jr., Jada Johnson, Joseph Arriaga, Tamron Johnson, AuBriella Arriaga, Zevon and Jaga Johnson, Angelina Meade, Jasinique Barr and Legend Meade; great grandchildren: DevAnae Hunter, Shaddi McPhee, Omani Woods, Zhivargo Thompson Jr. and Mikaya McPhee; sisters: Overseer Sandra Thompson, Rev. Stephanie Mackey, Sylvia Wilmore, Sonia Wilmore, Dr. Shane Neely-Smith, Sharmaine Morris, Shellina Wilmore-Bright, Sophia Deolall and Karen Clarke; brothers: Stephen Wilmore, Stanley Wilmore Shelton and George Wilmore; numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces and nephews, in-laws and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention at this time.
Viewing will be held at Eternal Rest Mortuary, #244 Market Street and Oxford Avenue, New Providence on Friday, Funeral arrangements are being finalized and will be announce September 25, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and again on at a later date. Saturday at the church from 9:00 a.m. until service time.
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Funeral Service For Mr. Robertho Clairvius, 23 a resident of Lyon Road, New Providence, Bahamas will be held at Berean Evangelical Church, #47 Faith Avenue North, New Providence on Saturday, September 26th, 2026 at 12:30 p.m. Officiating will be Dr. Jean Paul and he will be assisted by other ministers of the gospel. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Gardens, Soldier
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Death Notices For Mr. Sidney Jerome Stuart, 72 a resident of Opal Drive, Emerald Gardens, New Providence, Bahamas who passed away at his residence on Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
He is survived by his children: Nikita and Nicole Stuart; Sidnicka Higgins-Pierre (Perez Pierre); Stephonya Higgins; grandchildren: Road, New Providence. Breanna White; Vontasia Higgins; Perez Pierre Jr., Isaiah Pierre; siblings: Linda Stuart-Nottage; Franklyn, He is survived by his mother: Philycia Lucthamas-Charles; Prescott Sr., Carl Sr. and Fritz Sr. Stuart; and a host of father: Clairvius Noe; step father: Limage Lucthamas; other relatives and friends too numerous to mention at siblings: Samuel Robertino Clairvius, Adam noe Clairvius this time. & Hermana Telusm; niece: Jayna Senecharles; nephew: Aarwen Senecharles; aunts: Geffrard Marie, Yolande Funeral arrangements are being finalized and will be Geffrard and Gerthrine Geffrard; uncle: Thony Charles announced at a later date. and Lourben Geffrard; cousins: Watson Isreal, Loudnie St. Luc, Shamara Saneus, Jamesly Telusma, Eransky Jeanjaques, Mandson Telusma, Brianna Saneus, Prinette Ferguson, Irina Joseph and Jnylah Joboham; best friend: a resident of Millennium Nique; close friend: Paula and a host of other relatives Gardens, New Providence, and friends too numerous to mention at this time. Bahamas who passed away on Thursday, 10th September, Relatives and Friends may pay their last respects at 2026. Eternal Rest Mortuary, #244 Market Street and Oxford Avenue, New Providence on Friday, September 25th, She was loved and cared for 2026 from 10:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m. and again at the church on by her parents: Chief Apostle Saturday, September 26th, 2026 from 11:30 until service Rev. Dr. Jentry Sweeting and time. Apostle Rochelle Adderley.
Angel, 3 years old
May her soul rest in eternal in peace.
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Mr. Damon Damian Bradshaw, 44
of #12 Alexandria Road, Sunset Park, Nassau, Bahamas, passed away at Doctor’s Hospital on Saturday 19th September, 2026. of #9 Stubbs Alley, Williams Lane, Nassau, Bahamas, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, 15th September, 2026. He is survived by his, Wife: Lynette Armbrister; Sons: Jamal Armbrister, Don Rolle, Kenton Moss; Daughters: Farah Armbrister, April Armbrister, Shandica Rolle, Tishara Thompson, Rashada Adderley; Sisters: Patricia Curtis, Margaret Sears, Joanne Armbrister, Kaylisa Armbrister; Brothers: Michael Armbrister, Rudolph Armbrister and a host of other relatives and friends. The family appreciates your prayers and condolences expressed during their time of bereavement. Funeral Service will be announced at a later date.
He is predeceased by his Mother: Camila Bradshaw Father: Henry Bradshaw Grandmother: Gloria Rowley-Johnson Grandfather: Charles Johnson. He is survived by his Wife: Alicia Bradshaw; Sons: Christian Bradshaw, Ethan Bradshaw, Daniel Bradshaw; Daughter: Christina Bradshaw; Sister: Leoda Bradshaw; Brothers: Christopher Bradshaw, Kurt Bradshaw and a host of other relatives and friends. The family appreciates your prayers and condolences expressed during their time of bereavement. Funeral Service will be announced at a later date.
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Death Notices for Terrance Dexter Davis Sr., 63
Edison Alexander Pierre-Capron, 70
Martinez Elkanah Gilbert, 78
a resident of Redemption Way, Hanna Road West, died at Princess Margaret Hospital, on Sunday, September 20, 2026.
a resident of Pirates Well, Mayaguana, The Bahamas and formerly of Nassau, The Bahamas, died at Princess Margaret Hospital on Wednesday, September 16th, 2026.
a resident of Collies Avenue, Kennedy Subdivision, and formerly of Devil Point, Cat Island, died at Princess Margaret Hospital on Wednesday, September 16th, 2026.
He is survived by his Wife: Pastor Vanda Capron; Son: Antonio Capron; Grand children: Ashlique Capron, Kristoph King and Ayla Capron; Sisters: Malvese Capron, Branetta Smith, Charlene Capron and Vernetta Ferguson; Brothers and Sisters-inlaw: Carlton Smith, Edney Johnson, Eric, Sheldon and Patrick Collie, Arnold Brown, Rustin Swain, Linda Brown, Cleolamae Collie, Hamilton, Lubertha Collie Moncur, Marian McCann Collie, Nishgo Bain-Collie, Mavis Collie and Dora Ann Swain; Other Relatives and Friends: Patrice, Judy, and Sylvia Collie; including a host of other relatives and friends.
He is survived by his Wife: Carol Gilbert; Children: Artemus (Sheryann), Randol (Dee), Antonio Gilbert, Lee Ester (Valentino) Deveaux, Martina (Jovan) Bosfield, Patrinka Charlton, and Kippkeno (Carnell) Gilbert; Numerous Grandchildren; Sisters: Eleanor Douglas, Erma Moncur, Eloise Storr and Sandra Roker; Numerous Nieces and Nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
He is survived by his Wife: Marichel Davis; Children: Terrance Dexter Davis Jr., Marikel Davis, and Trevan Davis (Drecka); Grandchildren: Tahj, Tmir, Tai, Tmori & Takara; Sisters: Katrena Mitchell, Lesma Rolle, Charmaine Deleveaux, Ramona and Melanie; Brothers: Wayne and Winston Mitchell, Chema, Derence and Terran Davis; Mother-in-law: Wendy Davis; Brothers and Sister-in-law: Gill, Julia Youwonka, Rhonda, Selina, Cedenia, Latonia, Yvette, Andrew Saronte, Luie, Daren, Benton; Nieces & Nephews: Mark, Marieko, Gia, Glenn, Princess, Alexis and Andrew Jr., Rashae, Treasure, Rica, Renae, Truman and Trushell, including a host of other relatives and freinds. Funeral arrangements will be forthcoming.
Funeral arrangements will be forthcoming.
Funeral arrangements will be forthcoming.
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William Mervyn Pinder, 83
Lester Edward Smith, who died at his residence in Old Fort Bay (New Providence, Nassau, Bahamas), on Saturday 19th September 2026.
of San Souci, New Providence, Bahamas, died peacefully at his residence on Tuesday, 22nd September, 2026. He is survived by his wife, Elaine Mary Pinder; daughters, Marney Scully, Michelle Vanden Berg and Melissa Campbell; sons-in-law, Bill Scully, Andy Vanden Berg and Carlyle Campbell; grandchildren, Madison Vanden Berg, Judah Scully, Leah Scully, Olivia Vanden Berg Coen Campbell and Cayla-Jade Campbell; brother-inlaw, Douglas Capel; sister-in-law, Donna Pinder and many other relatives and close friends. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
Lester is survived by his wife, Anne Smith. Daughters: Sarah Farrington and Katherine Bowers. Sons-in-law: Sean Farrington and Chris Bowers. Granddaughters: Elliott, Katherine, and Cecilia Farrington. Grandsons: Thomas and David Bowers. His sisters: Margaret “Peggy” Murnaghan (Patrick) and Daphne Mruz (Jack). Sister-in-law: Christina Smith. Nieces and nephews and other family members and many friends. Predeceased by his father: Wilfred Ernest Smith, Mother: Pearl Smith (née Saunders) and brother Leonard Charles Smith. We extend our gratitude to Dr. Dean Tseretopoulos and Lester’s Nurses: C.Huyler, A. Timar, L. Ranger, M. Ferguson, and V. McIntosh, and also The Staff and Security of Old Fort Bay Community. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Lyford Cay Foundations in memory of Mr. Lester E. Smith. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
Arrangements by Kemp’s Funeral Home Limited.
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Joy Marnitta Colebrooke, 64
of Rigdeland Park, New Providence, Bahamas, will be held on Saturday, September 26th, 2026, 11a.m. at First Baptist Church, Market Street, New Providence Bahamas. Officiating will be Rev. Diana Francis Assisted by Pastor Kendall Mackey. Interment will follow in the Western Cemetery, Nassau Street, New Providence, Bahamas. She is survived by her loving husband: Retired SGT. Zendal Colebrooke Sr.; sons: Zindel Colebrooke Jr., Kenrico Colebrooke; daughter: Khylea Colebrooke; daughter-in-law: Shakeita Colebrooke, grandchildren: Kenaje Colebrooke, Zion-Grace Colebrooke; Shiloh Colebrooke, Judah Colebrooke; brother: Charles Higgs, chosen relative: Pleasant Hannah, Angela Marshall-Mckinney, Claudine Rolle, Ly’trell Baker-Johnson; nieces: Camille Forbes, Mataura Higgs; nephews: James Forbes Jr., Brandon Higgs; sisters-in-law: Celestine Lundy, Helen Reckey, Dale Wright, Lynn Miller, SGT Erica Colebrooke, Sharmayne Colebrooke, Brenda Higgs, Alkeitha Colebrooke, Erica Colebrooke, Rosea Colebrooke, Tracee Colebrooke; brothers-in-law: Alfred Colebrooke Jr. Jerry Colebrooke, Michael Colebrooke, Liston Colebrooke, Wayden Colebrooke, Lester Colebrooke, Warren Miller, Dwayne Wright, Rany Newton; nieces-in-law: Lakeish Watson, Sheresa Nixon, Kimberly White, Chandrese, Jasmine, Britney, Arianne, Cyntech, Listiqua, Ryan, Asia Colebrooke, Dwanae and Darriel Wright, Phylicia Bain, Tenique Mott, Ashley, Dakota, Samatha Miller, Rebecca Barr, Vashti Moss; nephews-in-law: Jamal Belfour, Charlie Edwards Jr., Jermico, Quido, Elijah, Fernando, Kylan Justin, Johnathan and Jasper Colebrooke, Ephraim and Warren Miller, numerous grandnieces, grand-nephews; uncle: Clyde Lundy; aunt: Maud Demeritte, numerous cousins including: Elvis Taylor, Revend Brenda Mae Taylor-Obeta, Evelyn Stuart, Yvonne Cartwright, Lavern Ferguson, Marilyn Gibbs, Nancy Pratt, Ricardo, Barbara, Reginald, Kevin, Renae, Richard and Jacquelyn Harvey, Natasha Swann, Clyde Hr., Beunka, Jeremiah III, Diana, Evette Melissa, Valdera, Godfrey, Randy, Daphne, Georgina, Edlyn Tamara, Florina and Mario Lundy; Monique Cargil, Ann Smith, Sharon Turnquest, Tyrone Demeritte, Daniel Richie Jr., Kenneth
Richie, Indiane Ferguson, Evita Taylor, Faye Lewis, Lindy Wallace, LaCaira Frazier, Craig Fraizer Jr., Adanna, Adaeza and Francis Obeta, Brandon Cargil, Ferencia Fritz, Racquel and Keva Haway, Destiny Johnson, Dweisha Swann, Kaylisa Pratt, Reanna Keandra, Sarah and Sandy Harvey, Alexander, Mark, Marvin Lundy, Dianne, Bianca, Yvette, Melissa, and Georgiana Lundy, Frederick Sands Jr., Farnache, Macayle and Mayesha Sands, Relatives and Friends: Retired Force Chief Petty Officer Craig Frazier, Ophelia King, Bishop Simeon Stuart, Johnathan Cartwright, Harcort Gibbs, Naomi Turner and family, Maureen Elis and Family, Angela Marshal-McKinney Family, the Hinsey Family from Love Hill, Andros, Claudene Roll Family, T.A. Thompson Jr. Family, and a host of other relatives, friends, and work colleagues much too many to mention. The Family sincerely apologized for any names invertedly omitted or missed spelt. Viewing will be held at the Stafford Newbold Legacy Suite Newbold Brother Chapel, Market Street and Acklins Street, New Providence on Friday, September 25th, 2026, Bahamas from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. and on Saturday at the Church from 9:30a.m. until service time.
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Mildred Althea Oliver, 81 Mastic Point, North Andros, Bahamas, died at her residence on friday, September 18th, 2026. She is survived by her loving children: Floyd Colebrooke (Margaret), Anthony Fowler (Phillisa), Tylene Munnings, Kevin Munnings, Shelly Wright (Prince), Brent Hanna (Lauranna); sixteen grandchildren, twenty great-grand children; brother: Rev. Joseph Oliver; sister-in-law: Ethel Oliver, numerous nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements are being finalized and will be announced later.
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Funeral Service For Clay “Clyde” Taylor, 55 died on Tuesday, July 28th, 2026 will be held on Saturday, September 26th, 2026, 11:00am at Miracle Deliverance Outreach Ministries, Church Hill Subdivision off Soldier Road, New Providence. Officiating will be Apostle C. J. Miller assisted by Bishop Jamaine Flowers. Interment will follow in the Old Trail Cemetery, New Providence.
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He was pre-deceased by his mother: Blovena Taylor; sister: Annette Burrows; grandparents: Richard and Vernice Taylor; aunts: Angela Mackey and Mildred Taylor; uncles: Donald, Randolph and Hubert Taylor; grandparents: Joseph & Geneva Green. Left to cherish his memories are his father: Reliston Green; brothers: Vernal Taylor, George Rolle and Pastor Robert Rolle (Verneka); aunts and uncles: Jestina Johnson, Hestelyn Wright (Samuel), María Bowleg; Adrianna Taylor, Dorothy Taylor, Margo Major (Rodney Major), Michael Taylor (Margarita Taylor), Retired Petty Officer RBDF Kirkland Taylor (Minister Ruth M. Taylor), Johnny Taylor; nieces & nephews: Lanette and Florence Burrows, Edyn, Sarai, and Caleb; grand nieces and grand nephews: La’Quez and Lanelle Burrows, Laquae and Kayson; numerous cousins: Maranda Young, Michelle and Monique Taylor, Lelia Roxbury, Shanique Taylor and Johnella Maycock, Trinity, Serenity, Destiney and Sherlin Taylor, Louise and Lakeisha Taylor, Paige, Aneska and Anastacia Mackey, Sharmaine and Shaniqua Taylor, Ronika and Raedon Major, Denzel Taylor, Terrance, Dwayne, Dario and Troy Storr, Edwin Roxbury, Richard, Ekron Taylor, Vanderson, Deangelo, Aron and Jerome Mackey, Quintesha and Richae Taylor, Deangelo Jr., Aaliyah, Deshanique, Vanderson Jr., Darsonique, Jayden, Demaranique, Jayquan, Darson Jr., Deangelique and London Mackey, Teleah Budd, Darius Green, Kyron and Davario Rahming, Deshawn, Patrika, Donelle, Deeandre and Donavon Taylor, Wayniqua, Kayvion and Wayne Watson, Cameron and Kayden, Ravyn and Terrance Jr. Storr, Crystal and Thorne Edwards, Nathan Major, Linkworth, Linerio and Ja’mir, Chrishane, Rodney and Deanta Taylor, Kendera and Kenella Turnquest, Rev. Tyrone Green, Minister Elva Johnson, Elvis Green, Jatneil Green, Jerome Green, Theola Green, Sharon Green, Ivan Green, Claudia Pinder (Rev. Paul), Tracy Hanna (Robertian), Dereck & Bridget Johnson, Theresa Rolle, Claudine Lowry, Stephen Rolle, Dena Smith, Alma, Godfrey, Leon and Tony Green, Owen & Trevor Bonaby, Kenrick & Doyle Wright, Keith Bowleg Jr., Nina Johnson (Shevron), Shenika, Gayle & LaGacy Neymour; cousins-in-law: Mrs. Denise Roxbury, Mrs. Lisa Storr, Mrs. Michelle Storr, Mrs. Chandelee Taylor, Mrs. Shaniqua Mackey, Mr. Javar Blackstock and Mr. Ramon Young; numerous relatives and friends including: Lowell Burrows (brother-in-law), Mrs. Shirley Saunders, Mrs. Roselda Clarke, Fredrick Swann, Jeremy Andrews, Tyrone Saunders, Milton Rolle, Max Joseph, Sandy Point Community, Sandy Point Government Clinic, Henry Taylor, Lorenzo Taylor, Gloria Taylor, Estella Taylor, Sefan Knowles , Peter Taylor (Freeport) and Ephraim Taylor, Della Grant (Freeport), Leon Cartwright, Raymond Roxbury, Merlen Taylor, Sandra, Debbie, Vince, Perry, Junior Taylor, Teresina, Trinette & family, Maria Taylor, Katrina, Mertyle Taylor, Margo Taylor, Judy Smith, Robert Taylor, Dino Taylor, and Kimberly Taylor and Dunmore, Long Island and family. Viewing will be held at Newbold Brother Chapel, Market Street and Acklins Street, New Providence on Friday, September 25th, 2026 from 12:00 noon to 5:00p.m. and on Saturday at the Church from 9:30a.m. until service time.
A resident of Nassau Village, Nassau, Bahamas, formerly from Gonaives, Haiti, died at his residence on Saturday July 18th, 2026. Funeral service will be held on Saturday 26th September, 2026 at 11:00 am at Apostolic House of Prayer Ministries, Apostolic Way, Nassau, Bahamas. Officiating will be Dr. Pastor William Pratt Assisted by Pastor Elder Arnold Ciceron and Other Ministers of the Gospel. Interment will follow in Southern Cemetery, Spikenard Road, Nassau, Bahamas. Left to cherish his memories are, Wife: Narcisse Voldine Narcisse; Son: Edes Pierre; Daughter: Easmona Pierre; Sisters: Cilia Marida, Bernadete and Ketteline Pierre; Brothers: Sabael, Eldonner, Herode & Philome Bruno Pierre; Aunt: Eronne Fienelon; Uncle: Joanel Pierre; Nieces & Nephews: Ulrick, Enock, Renold, Denise, Figenie, Margarette, Viergenie, Marie Guerda & Patrick Pierre, Joel, Berto & Isemodiane Fenelon, Iliodor, Rose-Pierre, Iram, Iramene, & Sylvestre Charles, Francois Destin, Orel Jn-Baptiste; Family and Friends: Minister Philocles, Ruth, Andelique, & Guerline Jeune and Alta Fienelon, Chesner Laurancier and Dakenson Noel. Relatives and friends may pay their last respects on Friday 25th September, 2026, 10AM – 5:00PM at Rest On Funeral Chapel Limited, Kenwood Street, Mount Royal Avenue, and again at the church from 10:00 am until service time.
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with many other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may pay their last respect at Mont Des Olivier Church, Central Pine, Abaco, Marsh Harbour on Saturday 26th September, 2026 at 2:00pm.
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Bertonier Louis Pierre, 72 A resident of Hope Town Abaco, The Bahamas, formerly from Portde-Paix, Haiti, died at his residence, on Tuesday 11th August, 2026. Funeral Service will be held on Saturday 26th September, 2026 at 3:00pm at Mont Des Olivier Church, Central Pine, Abaco, Marsh Harbour. Officiating will be Pastor Presner Wesley, assisted by Other Minister of the Gospel. Interment will follow Central Pine Cemetery, Marsh Harbour, Abaco, The Bahamas. He leaves to cherish his memory, Parents: Necy Jean and Naronie Decime; Brothers and sisters: Jean Neslet, Jean Mitleona, Jean Wenly, Jean Loveson, Jean Lovena, and Jean Milessina. Uncles and aunts: Chennier Merzius, Estima Merzius, Dukens Merzius, Sirénus Jean, Merzina Merzius, Ednitha Louis, Claudette Jean, Sirenya Jean, Madelina Julmiste, Remercile Mendelius, Chelda Merzius, Verlanda Merzius, Ebenda Merzius, Louelie Merzius, Marinette Merzius, Miselande Merzius, Edena François, Ynéliese François, Yolène Jean, Sainteniz Jean, Ruth Jean, Erone Merzius, Yolthra Merzius, Lhove Merzius, Misodana Merzius, Angelina Merzius, Kenda Merzius, and Santia Merzius. Cousins: Yolmy Merzius of Miami, Wilfried Merzius, Wislet Merzius, Kenly Merzius, Estima Merzius, Wendy Merzius, Bekerson Amyotal, John Peter Louissaint, Wilna François, Orange Jean, Jean Verlien, Yoronal Jean, Aclony Jean, Marc Arthur Jean, Francion Jean, Milson Métayer, Wilnock Métayer, Revenet Exalien, Walnet Exalien, Robert Jean, Déguy Jean, Jackson Jean, Nicolas Jean, Mernélus Jean, Perken Jean, Wasken Jean, Luckner Vilcé, and Dejiner Vilcé. Friends: Kebraud Pierre Louis of The Bahamas, James Sonet Delien of The Bahamas, Clevens Charles, Adolph Charles, Guerson Charles, and Marie Loundie Auguste, along
A resident of Cowpen Road, The Bahamas, formerly from Haiti, died at Princess Margaret Hospital on Tuesday 15th September, 2026. Left to cherish his memories are, Wife: Ghyslaine Augustave; Kids: Carline Louis Pierre, Jean-Marc Louis Pierre, Zenas Louis Pierre, Eunice Louis Pierre; Sister and brother: Renold Louis Pierre, Sylvernie Fertil, Melila Fertiland; Nephew and niece: Saint Ange Rose Jasmine, Oslair Joseph Eugenie Durlande, Josep, Melisia Belhomme Graciani; Granddaughter and grandson: Wharrens Julmisse, Adah Neïla Etienne, Marc Edwin Louis Pierre, Marc Rooney Louis Pierre, Hadassa Etienne, Théo Louis Pierre; Son-in-law and daughter-in-law: Onel EtienneEdeline, Ceyard-Julmisse Jeckier; a host of other relatives too numerous to mention. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Rest On Funeral Chapel Limited.
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A resident of Samson Street, Nassau Village and formerly of Lovely Bay, Acklins, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Sunday 20th September 2026.
A resident of Matthew Street, Nassau Village, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Saturday, 19th September 2026.
Princess was predeceased by her Parents Eltamon and Geletha Moss; Grandson: Everette Pennerman Jr.
“MM” as she was affectionately called was predeceased by her father: Prince Bowe; Grandmother: Miriam Moss; Common-Law-Husband: Bertis Stubbs; Granddaughter: Aaliyah Mackey; Uncles: Eugene, Cedric and Pertlin Moss.
Princess Iverine “Prinny” Pennerman, 77
Miriam Henrietta “MM” Moss, 72
Left to cherish her loving memories are her Children: Charlene (Kaiwan) Gibson, Everette, Quentin (Julie) and Shereka Pennerman, Thorn Moss, Nehru Newton and Winston Gaitor; Grandchildren: Quentinique, Meagan, Daquan, Quentinay, Neveah and Quenesha Pennerman, Tristin Ellis, Taleeyah Collie, Danijel and Jahmar Gibson, Taelyn Moss, Zneka Cartwright, Bernesia Hart, Troy Kelly; Great-grandchildren: Tianna Storr, Liniyah Hart, D’ajana Rolle; Sisters: Barbara Knowles, Carolyn Moss; Brothers: Dr. Kevin Moss, Deon Moss, Andrew Moss; Sisters-inlaw: Karen, Rosalie and Stacy Moss; and a host of other relatives and friends too many to mention at this time.
Left to cherish her memories are her, mother: Alfreda Edwards. Children: Terry Moss, Charlene Outten, Brian Moss, Shavon Stubbs, Geneice Stubbs-Barr and Antoine Stubbs. Sisters: Greta Knowles and Jacqueline Ford. Brothers: Jonathan, Strauss Edwards and Carlos Cox. Daughters-in-law: Idena Moss and Ingrid Cooper. Sons-inlaw: Dwight Barr and Peter Outten. Sister-in-law: Aremetha Stubbs. Numerous Grand Children, Nieces and Nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends too many to mention at this time.
Funeral Services is being handled by Sunset Mortuary and Crematorium and will be announced at a later time.
Funeral Services is being handled by Sunset Mortuary and Crematorium and will be announced at a later time.
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Funeral Service For Curlee Curlene Richards Robinson, 70 affectionately called “Curl” a resident of Plantation Florida and formerly of Green Castle, Eleuthera, Bahamas, who died at West Side Hospital, Plantation Florida on Monday, August 24th, 2026 will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 26th, 2026 at All Saint’s Anglican Church, Joan’s Heights South Beach, New Providence. Father Bradley Miller assisted by Father Richard Wood and Rev. Allison Dean will officiate. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Gardens Yametto Drive, Soldier Road, New Providence. Cherished memories of Curlene “Curl” Richards will forever remain with her beloved children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, siblings, extended family, godchildren, cousins, friends, and the many people whose lives she touched. She leaves to cherish her memory children: Travis [Keshna] Richards, Tiffany Richards and Nicky [Warren Sr.] Monroe; grandchildren: Elliott and Tristan Rolle, Makelin Darling, Travanique, Traveir, Karis and Keniyah Richards, Warren Jr., Alexandria and Madison Munroe; great-grandchild: Amiyah Miller Six sisters: Veona (Cecil) Minnis, Gloria Anderson, Antoinette Saunders, Francine Knowles, Betsy Richards and Nurse Angela Thompson One adopted sister: Carolyn [Glenn] Albury; three brothers: Wilton and Delroy Richards and John [Minnie] Butler; nieces: Crystal Knowles, Regina Minnis, Kaylee Cruz [Clifton], Vanessa McKenzie, Christina Richards, Tashanda [Antonio] Rivers, Eldiqua and Eldecia Thompson, Elsheika [Lavardo] Pennerman, Nurse Luvana Wallace, Carmen Miller, Keva & Kendra Richards, Carla Wallace, Giselle (Edwin) Genece, Marcia (Charles) Anthon, Angela (Ryan Sr.) Dames, Annalease (Christopher) Hermmans, Annalease (Andrew) Sands, Loretta & Melissa Butler, Renee Whylly, Crystal, Karen & Kim Sands, Nerissa (Larry) Butler, Krisna Saunders, Tameka (Marco) Dean, Tamika Anderson, Jessica Seymour, Claudette, Raquel & Shavonne Anderson; nephews: Pedro, Shanty (Marcia) Richards, Terrance (Sharonna) Richards, Wilton Richards Jr, Jayneko Forbes, Jatinda & Michael Butler, Jarhyss Seymour, Andrel Saunders; grand nieces and nephews: Luchano Richards, Syrus & Skyla Richards, Javon & Trent McKenzie, Janae Gibson, Arrianna Knowles, Dentry Richards, Santiago Forbes, Antonio Jr. & Ayden Rivers, Donavon Wood Jr., Marcellus Pyfrom, Maliha, Zuria & Xander Pennerman, Chrishelle Butler, Marcovia & Lyndia & Lynden Jr Dean, Donneisha & Phillip Jr. Wallace, Makayla & Anthony Jr Miller, Keyante Seymour, Edwin Jr.& Jadzia Genece, Lauren Moncur, Caitlyn Pinder, Jayda, Rahnae Burrows, Treasure Thompson, Jaran Seymour, Tamika Murphy and Arthur Penn Jr. numerous great-grand nieces and nephews including: Lukai Richards.One Aunt: Yvonne Sands 4 godchildren: Chantell Rolle, Monique Lightbourne, J’daya Frances & Pricilla Whylly; cousins including: Boston & Patsy Morley, Theophilis, Anthony (Viola) & James Morley, Leola, Donna, Patrick, Thomas & Portia Butler, Theresa Daxon, Allison Brown, Carolyn Richards, Rochelle Major, Catherine (William) Percentie, Hazel Thompson,
Lynda (Gary) Knowles, Hilbert (Margaret) and Bernal Richards, Garnet Brown, Kimmee Lightbourne, Delvera Griffin, Donna Ferguson, Stephanie, Tyrone, Paulette, Ryan, Shirene, Clarice & Tisha Whylly, Selvin Richards & Family, Marva (Darryl) Butler, Anita Munroe & Family, Marsha & Teva Brown, Rosetta Miller, Delmar Taylor and Michael Ferguson; other relatives & friends: Rose Richards, Joel & Valencia Steiger & Family, Horatio Frances, Tangela Walden & Family, Rena Whylly & Family, Lunning & Geneva Burrows & Family, Bertram Rolle & Family, Rachel Miller & Family, Evelyn Rolle & Family, Jerry Adderley & Family, Claudine & Cyril Joffre & Family, Yvonne Munroe & Family, Anderson Knowles, Shirlene Russell, Demarco & Eve Sears & Family, Gary Mackey, Dr. Ruby Brown & Family, Stephen Johnson, Vernon Pyfrom, Eureka Sands & Family, The Russell Family, Errington Sands & Family, Fr. Bradley & Vernalee Miller & Family, Rev. Allison Dean & the Parish of St. Luke, Falcon Major, Yvette Strachan & Family, Andy Basden, Little Feet Academy Staff including Mrs. Moss (Director), Mrs. Bannister & Mrs. Newbold (Administrator), Lydia Miller, Roscoe Thompson, Gretta McKenzie, Prophet Trevor Stubbs & Free in Jesus Family, Sheila Cartwright, Patsy & Robin and Jovanna Sands. Her memory will also be cherished by the: Richards, Browns, Butlers, Millers, Whylly, Sweeting, Mackey, Lightbourne and Rolle families of Green Castle and communities throughout South Eleuthera. Though we mourn her absence, we celebrate the extraordinary gift of her life. Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at THE CHAPEL OF MEMORIES THE NEW COMMONWEALTH FUNERAL HOME INDEPENDENCE DRIVE Friday from 11:00a.m.-6:00 p.m. and at the Church Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to service time.
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Andrew Fritzgerald McKenzie, 54 a resident of #33 St. Vincent Road, New Providence, Bahamas, who departed this life at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Wednesday, September 16th, 2026. He is survived by his son: Andrew McKenzie Jr.; siblings: Ann (John)Robinson, Robert Russell, Jeff (Monique) Greene, Peggy (Raymond) Knowles, Monique Greene, Donnette (Vincent) Williams, Jacqueline, Shanique, Bettyann McKenzie, Malikah Rolle, P/O Leon Johnson, Patrino Hakshaw; step mother: Joey McKenzie; mother-in-law: Virginia Roach; numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, in-laws; Sabrena Minnis, Calea Roache, Sgt. 2846 Gravon McDonald and 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.
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Funeral Service For Rodney William Thompson, 71 affectionately called “Jook Man”
Adderley, Kenva Marsh Hanna and Rollie Hanna, Kimberly Bethell; Davon Fowler, Daveron Fowler, Rollicia Hanna, Wanda Dean, Lamanda Dean, Lavancia Palmer, Talanique Dean, Doniell Sears, Jarrett Dean, Jarrett Dean (Jay), TeliQuio Dean, Janea Dean, Dazia Dean, Jade Dean, Karen Dean, Kawanda Williams, Winston Dean and Donna Dean, Winston Dean Jr., Alex Dean, Donavine Dean, Antonio Cooper and Beverley Cooper, Antonio Cooper II, Antonea Cooper, Dale Davis and Flora Davis, Kadeja Davis, John Davis and Shekira Davis, Dale Davis Jr.; Jacinta Deveaux and Melvin Deveaux, Melvin Deveaux Jr., Quinton (Brian) Deveaux, Keno (Mario) Deveaux, Ashley Deveaux, and a host of other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at THE CHAPEL OF MEMORIES THE NEW COMMONWEALTH FUNERAL HOME INDEPENDENCE DRIVE Friday from 11:00-6:00 p.m. and at the Church Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to service time.
Death Notice For It is with deepest sorrow that we announce the passing of
Georginna Beatrice Barry, 75 a resident of Bain Town, New Providence, Bahamas who died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Sunday, August 30th, 2026 will be held at 12:00 noon on Saturday, September 26th, 2026 at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, East Street, New Providence. Officiating will be Rev. C. B. Moss wassisted by Rev. Sam Pinder. Interment will follow in Southern Cemetery Cowpen and Spikenard Roads, New Providence. Left to Cherish his memories sisters: Helen Thompson, Joycelyn Campbell and Olga Thompson; nieces: Glendina Bethell, Lynette Thompson, Jacklyn Hall, Veronique Russell, Shiobhand Knowles, Gardenia Campbell, Sheena Campbell and Sharraine Culmer; nephews: Brando Thompson, Fritzgerald Knowles, Bernardo Smith, Diargo Smith, Mario Smith, Miyan Thompson and Anthon Thompson; inlaws: Stephen Culmer, Wayne Bethell, Earl Hall, Franklyn Russell, Lona Thompson, Samantha Smith and Agatha Knowles; grand cousins: Shatara Culmer, Waynette Hanna; Reginald Bethell, Stephen Culmer Jr.; Sabra Knowles, Anthon M. Thompson Jr., Kristoff M. Thompson Jr.; Sapphire Thompson, Ashton Thompson, Mikel Thompson, Malachi Thompson, Miyan Thompson Jr., Melik Thompson, Diargo Smith Jr., Diano Smith, Kimberley Smith, Dre Smith, Mario Smith Jr., Jecholiah Smith, and Aijalon Knowles; honorary nephews & pallbearers: Anthon Thompson, Miyan Thompson, Diargo Smith, Reginald Bethell, Stephen Culmer Jr., and Stephen “Stretch” Culmer, extended family & friends: Portia Davis McFord, Jameson Pratt, Lakezia Pratt, Shaleatheia Opal Burrows, William McFord II, Tellis Shaquille McFord, Cpl. 1268 Hason Ferguson and Denise Ferguson; Kermit Ferguson and Yolanda Ferguson, Raphaleta Adderley, Able Seaman Aaron Berry, Petty Officer Vandyke
of Harbour Island, Eleuthera, Bahamas died on Monday, September 21, 2026 at the Harbour Clinic. A Servant’s Reward Left to cherish memeories are siblings: Shelila Peters; Charles Barry (Queenie); Delcina Lafrenier (Dennis); Romell Rolle (Lionel); Winslow Barry; Vanna Barry-Roach & Deidre Barry; adopted daughter: Brittany Barry; adopted grand daughter: Sarah-Ann Barry, and a host of nieces, nephews, grand nieces, grand nephews, cousin and other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to THE NEW COMMONWEALTH FUNERAL HOME and will be announced at a later date.
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Funeral Services For Matthew Arthur Gardiner, 20 Tanya Virginia of New Providence, Bahamas, will be Larrimore-Moller, 56 held at Macedonia Baptist Church, Bernard Road, Fox Hill on Saturday, 26th September, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Rev. Dr. Hartman Nixon assisted by other ministers of the gospel. Interment will follow in the Church’s Cemetery.
of Jackson Street, Nassau, Village, New Providence, Bahamas, will be held at Christ the King Anglican Church, Ridgeland Park West, New Providence on Friday, September 25th, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Reverend Father Bernard Been and assisted by The Very Reverend Dean Dwight H.L. Rolle and The Reverend Anatol Ferguson.
Matthew will lovingly be remembered by his parents: Mark & Saphania Gardiner; siblings: Aliah Adderley, Mark Wayne Gardiner Jr.; nephew: Jah’son Lafontant; four-nieces: Cashmere & Lolo; grand parents: Leo & Katherina Gardiner, Joseph & Angela Farrington; uncles: Chucky, Davaine, & Leopold Farrington, Michael (Catherine), Tony (Tanya), Lynden (Schnora), Shawn, Kirk, & Leon Gardiner; aunts: Nathalie, Delaris, Kizzie, & Shakira Gardiner, Ginay Chambers (Mervin), Ludell Gray, Vernita Ellis (Keith), Annie G Carey, Sophia Jane Taylor; cousins: A’zion, A’Mari, Brandon, Brian, Cordero Jr., Darrian, Craig, Jahmarcus, Jimi, Harry, Kirk, Kirklyn III, Kirkland Jr., Kumar, Kyrie, Leo Jr. III, Leon, Liam, Lorenzo, Lynden Jr., Marvin, Michael, Rashad, Ron, Shawn Jr., Skyler, Stanecio, Terio, Toniko, Toni, Tony Jr., Antoinette, A’Zaiah, Carllisa, Cassidy, Dr. Lynnquell, Dr. Shandia, Fredricka, Germanee, Harrinique, Iesha, Keiyara, Kenniyah, Lakirktra, Lakita, Lakerra (Ralston), Lashan, Leona, Leonette, Leondra, Leota, Lynndell, Nakita, Niyah, Richeé, Rhylee, Riley, Shandera, Shawndell (Sharrado), Shawnair, Shawniayh, TaNahla, Tanaysha, Tika, Tina, Tonica, Traneicya, Treasure, Trinity, Vanessa, Wynter, Zykharia; Godparents: Tony Ferguson, Clement Chea, Owen Williams, Carl Culmer, Concey Mcphee, Richardette Farrington, Monique Hanna, Shameka Munnings, Stacey Jones, Siamone Mckenzie; other relatives & special friends: Zion Smith, Dominick (Dommy), Richard Bazil, Keno Brennen Jr (KJ), Joshua Smith, Javan & Percy (PM The Barber), Dazmine, Gardiner extended family, Ferguson & Farrington extend family, Adderley extendend family, Kemp Family, Giovanni Smith & family, Ellen Dean & Family, Akhepran International Academy, BahaMar Casino Family, Lennox Paton Family, Macedonia Baptist Church, Broken In Worship Ministries International, Sasha Bethel, Esette Dordoye, Island Gal family, McKenzie Family, Mark Sr Marathon, Foxhill, Platinum Riders, & The Village family, Legacy Memorial Mortuary.
she is survived by mother: Eulamae Larrimore; siblings: Simone “Nicky” Beckles, Ursula (Allan) Burrows, Enoch (Michele) Larrimore, Eric Larrimore Sr.; neices & nephews: Ka’Tres, Eric Jr., Javaughn, Alexander, Tatianna, Zachary, Arianna, Carmie, Caroline, Kyle, Dylan, Ardyn, Erin, Riley; grand neices & nephews: Keyshawn, Ka’Leah, Kadence, Trinity; aunts & uncles: Joanne Webb, Remelda, Ester, Charlene Larrimore, Philip Wallace; cousins: George (Katrina), Maxwell (Pauline) Armbrister, Rev. Dan Simmons, Honsbury, Duran, Mark, Andy, Stephen, Sydney, Renaldo, Lynden, Charles, Cedric, Solomon, James, Vincent Larrimore, Phillip & Ian (Eva)and John (Kimberley)Webb, Valerie (Laurance) McPhee, Kasa & Karen Larrimore, Christine (Zsa-Zsa) Green, Melisa Joniece Lynes, Nadia Newbold, Annaka Rahming, Latoya Rolle, Sharella, Monique, Angel, Rose, Vicana, Shandia, Sharranda, Jacquelean, Brittany Larrimore, Phillipa, Lakeisha, Rubyanne, Teriah, Ashley, Anna Wallace, Ariel, Johneen Webb, Pamela Seymour, Betty Stubbs & Family, Rose Hyler, Tony Farrah, Kay, Joyce, Betty, Charles, and Samuel Miller, Kay Moxey, Barbara Holder, Sandra Brown, Maxine, Shanrose, Danza and Blair Baillou, Marcus, Bernard and Berndette Storr, Corine Rolle, Flora, Marina, Norman, Calvin, Isaac, Evelyn, Ivy, Charolette, Louise, James, Livingston, William and George Farrington; numerous other relatives and friends including: R.M.Bailey Class of ’86, Superwash Family, Dora, Kelly’s Home Centre Family, Dawnsula Bodie, Rochelle Smith, Racquel Hinzey and Family, Dr. Chrispin Gomez & Family, Alfonso Smith & Family, Ruby Neeley & Family, Patsy Johnson & Family, Zelda, The Knowles Family, Limus Taylor & Family, Debbie & Family, Mary & Family, Collins Family, Rev’d Cannon S. Sebastian Campbell & Family, Bonimy Family, Rev’d Fr. Rex Seymour, The Carroll Family, The Doctors and Nurses of PMH ICU, Doc’s Pharmacy.
Viewing will be held on Friday, September 25th, 2026 between the hours of 12 noon and 5:00 p.m. at Legacy Memorial Mortuary, #85 Mount Royal Avenue, New Providence, Bahamas and at the church on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until service time.
Viewing will be held at Legacy Memorial Mortuary, #85 Mount Royal Avenue, New Providence, Bahamas on (TODAY) Thursday, 24th September, 2026 from 12:00 noon and 5:00 p.m. and at the church on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until service time.
She was predeceased by her husband: Vernon R. Moller; father: Felix Larrimore.
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Death Notice For Funeral Service For
Larry Anthony Whylly, 29 Years
The Family of
Overseer Ricardo Wellington McQueen, 59 announces his passing on Sunday, September 13th, 2026 in the Princess Margaret Hospital.
of New Providence, Bahamas and formerly of Waterford, Eleuthera, Bahamas will be held at Deliverance Faith Ministries, Wemyss Bight, Eleuthera on Saturday, September 26th, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Pastor Philip McPhee and assisted by Bishop Ernest Sweeting and other Ministers of the Gospel. Interment will follow in Wemyss Bight Public Cemetery. Loving memories of Larry will forever linger in the hearts of his sister: Tiffany Delancy; brothers: Tito Whylly, Harry Deangelo Whylly; adopted sister: Keva Ferguson, Altanya Brown; adopted brothers: Javon Whylly, Kenjerro Miller (Savanah Miller), Brian Bethel, Glenroy Miller Jr, Claniel McKinney, Dennis Johnson Jr.; aunts: Shirley Whylly, Lynzell Rahming, Eloise Brice, Thelma Ferguson (Kevin Ferguson), Inez Deborah Miller (Glenroy Miller); uncles: Philip Whylly (Mary Whylly), Hansel Brown (Joan Brown), Errol Whylly, Lambert Whylly, and Stephen Whylly; nieces and nephews: Tanai Petty, Tiana Stubbs, Tito Kato Whylly; special friend: Dannika Pierre; cousins: Pamela (Wayne Sr), Sharon (Bobby) Maxine, Marcus, Nishka, Toya, Gerino, Steven, Rozelda, Minister Tanya (Albert), Tamika (Maxwell), Dario, Romeco, Ramon, Ranard (Cassie), Gerado, Kevin Jr, , Kevone, Deardro, Ordrick, Philipa, Precious, Philicia, Philip Jr, Tera, Roshanda, Errol Jr, Earrington, Ebarki, Lex, Merele, Tino, Teko, Landa, Ricky, Kizzy, Cindy, Ingrid, Shaneke, Shannador, Ian, Crystal, Anya, Jack, Stacy, Mary, Christian, Travis, Brittney, Britnell, Rayshanti, Jeremy, Breshawn, Shannon, Stacey, Ray, Vardo, Brinell, Latoya Turnquest, Brenardo, Lashandra, Ianti, Shantia, Breon Jr, Javon, Shaquille, Brandon, Javis, Denrick, Lakeisha, Kaylin, Breandra, Shabria, Briggy, Jordanae( Clavon), Danique, Chervante, Davencio, Niesha Sands, Idell, Deniesha, Nickoya, Carmesha (Kirkwood), Cory (Claude), Prisca, Taneshia, Forika, Aldaina, , Trevonya, Chianti, Maxia. others are too numerous to mention, other relatives & friends: Carlies Mejias, Tarsman Clarke, 4SCCrane family, Rocky Pine family, Troy Trembley, Lavardo Kelly, Sandra Butler, Ruth Brown Monica Miller & family, Veronica Ferguson &family, Sandra Johnson, Sharel Brown & family, Minister Linda Brown Sands (Albert Sands) & family, Sheryl, Eulease Thompson &family, Gary Delancey & family, Anthony Delancy & family, Rudolph Sweeting & family, Lex, Antone Miller & family, Hillary, Dellano, Freddy Delancey & family, Roscoe Thompson & family, Deaconess Joann Stubbs & family, Rev Clodella Johnson & family, Creola Jolly &family, Juaniko Sands & family, Ellen & Johnathan Mackey & family, Allison McQueen & family, Donna Miller & family, Nola Brown& family, Sharon Bethel & family, Millie Culmer &family, Rozetta Strachan- Miller & family, Margaret Pyfrom & family, Bonnie & Kim & family, Jackson Jolly & family, the entire Whylly, Brown & Delancy family ,the members of St Luke’s Baptist Church, the entire communities of Water Ford, Green Castle, Wemyss Bight, & Deep Creek, Eleuthera, The Bahamas. Viewing will be held at Legacy Memorial Mortuary, #85 Mount Royal Avenue, New Providence, Bahamas on Friday, September 25th, 2026 from 12 noon and 6:00 p.m. and at St. Luke’s Baptist Church, Waterford Eleuthera and at the church on Saturday, September 26th, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. until service time.
He is preceded in death by his Mother: Joann Simon; his Father: Wellington McQueen; his Grandparents: Marion and Joseph Simon; his Brother: Dereck B. Demeritte Sr; his Aunts: Brenda Darell, Sandra Bullard, Jacqulyn Thompson, and Shirley Wilkinson; and his Uncle: Philip Simon Sr. He is survived by his Son: Ricardo S. McQueen Jr. Adopted Son: Pastor Willis A. Stuart Sisters: Deborah J. Rahming, Ordained International Elder, Evangelist Michelle Mott, Andrea Cox, Kayshaune Beneby, Kathy McQueen- Family Island Administrator Crooked Island & Long Cay District. Brothers: George McQueen Jr., Marvin McQueen, and Kendrick McQueen. Sisters-in-law: Stephanie McQueen and Melissa Adderley. Brothers-in-law: Pastor Reginald Cox and Pastor Howard Mott. Nieces and their Spouses: Prophetess Yhasmin Musgrove, Shacarra and Jeffery Sigler, Shaneka and Kye Smith, Victoria L. Wilson, Abigail Mott, Derece Demeritte-Thomsom and Neil Thompson Sr., Delshaune Beneby, and Gabriel Barry. Nephews and their Spouses: Joshua and Tenique Mott, Derek Demeritte Jr. Tanner Demeritte, Demetrius Demeritte, Sargent 3230 Perez and Kieshan Demeritte, Marvin McQueen Jr., Kaiden Wilson, Kendrick McQueen Jr., and Demetrius Russell Sr. Aunt: Roselyn Rolle Funeral arrangement are entrusted to CLARKE’S FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORIUM and will be announced at a later date.
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Death Notices For It is with heavy heart and sadness that we the family Mr. George Pierre, 29 announce the passing of Mr. Gary Grant, 63
of a resident of Carmichael Road, New Providence, Bahamas, died at the Princes Margret Hospital, Shirley a resident of Brennen Lane, Bullocks Harbour, Berry Street, New Providence on Friday, 11th September, 2026. Island, Bahamas who died at his residence on Tuesday, He is survived by his mother: Melila Joseph; brothers: 22nd September, 2026. Tuclaude, Verneus and Dornes Pierre; sisters: Olalia and He leaves to cherish his memories his wife: Judy Grant; Yolanda Pierre; and a host of other Relatives and Friends. six children: Garon, Tramaine and Trey (Lilnique) Grant, Tamika Baker, Tamal Frazier and Terrance Final Rites are being finalized and will be announced at (Daleshantae) Winder; step children: Tamika Baker, a later date. Tamal Frazier and Terrance (Daleshantae) Winder; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sisters and brothers, nephews, nieces. He will be lovingly remembered by his extended family, friends, and all whose lives he touched. May he rest in eternal peace Final Rites will be announced at a later date.
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Death Notice For Gregory Jerome Saunders, 62
of Althea Lane off Thompson Blvd. Road, New Providence, Bahamas died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Sunday, September 13th, 2026. He is survived by his children: Keanu Saunders and Zynard Saunders; grandchildren; mother: Clarinetta Saunders; sisters: Bernadette Saunders-Kerr, Francesea Saunders-Smith; aunt: Barbara Stubbs and host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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