09252025 OBITUARIES AND RELIGION

Thursday, September 25, 2025

Memorial Service For

Vanessa Patricia Lockhart-Mackey, 48

of Emile Drive, Bamboo Town, New Providence, Bahamas who died in Fort Lauderdale on Friday, August 29, 2025 will be held on Saturday, September 27, 2025, 10:00am at New Light Ministries, Faith Gardens and Faith Avenue, New Providence. Officiating will be Pastor Antonio Beckford assisted by other ministers of religion.

Cremation was held.

Last Rites For

Shantel Johnson, 49

of Blanket Sound, Andros, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, 27th September, 2025, 2:00pm at St. Hope Baptist Church, Blanket Sound, Andros. Officiating will be Rev. Dr. Vyreen Bain, Rev. Dr. Ifill Russell, J.P. and Rev. Dr. Vanda Rahming, J.P. Interment will follow in the church’s cemetery.

She is survived by her children: Britika Johnson and Alexandria Rolle; mother: Georgina Lorraine Russell; granddaugther: Kamiya Johnson; adopted daugther: Gabrielle Oliver; sisters: Debbie Evans, Michelle Evans, Tammy Riley, Carlisa Knowles, Shonell Laing; brothers: Anthony Bowleg, Charles Balfour, Valdez, Haywood and James Johnson and host of other friends and relatives.

The body will repose at St. Hope Baptist Church, Blanket Sound, Andros on Friday from 2:00pm until service time.

Wellington Uriah George Johnson, 78

Funeral Service For Monique Hazel Bullard, 43

a resident of Fort Pierce Florida and formerly of Rock Sound, Eleuthera, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, 27th September, 2025, 11:00am at the Church of God of Prophecy, Tarpum Bay, Eleuthera. Officiating will be Bishop Jeffrey Knowles assisted by Evangelist Floyd Johnson. Interment will follow in Tarpum Bay Public Cemetery, Eleuthera.

Survived by his devoted loving wife: Grace Mae Johnson; children: Dennis, Alfie Lamourn, Frances, Rosedell and Alicetine; daughters-in-law: Rosalee and Michelle; siblings: Cedric & Ruby, Christopher, Floyd & Rosie, Lewis, Alvin & Rose Marie Johnson; Sandra & Ernest Barr, Phyllis & Harold Smith and Pastor Ellen & Norman Henfield; step children: Godry, Eric, Barbara, Melody, Marquita, Nikki, Joy, Latoya, Tracy, Stuff, Vernon and Uquanda; grandchildren: Anthony, Gary and James Edwards Jr., Dennis Johnson Jr., Alfred Johnson Jr., Lamourn Leevan Johnson Jr., Lamourn Maliko Johnson Jr., Marvin, Mervin, Gregerson and Denzil Johnson, Justin Newbold, Shervon Williams, Gregory, Noel and Vincent Roberts Jr., Michael McKenzie, Rudy and Nathaniel Russell and Freddy Sands, Berlivia, Nellie, Kayvette, Krystal and Jewel Edwards, Andrea, Antoniece, Alphanique and Christin Johnson, Paula Ranger, Julissa Newbold, Noel Hamilton, Octavia Bastian, Idelle, Deniesha and Nicoya Johnson Carmesha Kemp, Cory Gibson, Rudisha Russell, Rhia and Rylee Francis, Cynthia Mackey; many great and great, great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews: and their families Cedric Jr., Terrance, Ashley, Shanell and Schreece, Charmaine and Chrissy Johnson, Roosevelt, Monique and Lorenza Rolle, Howard and Deandrea Barr, Shawna McCartney, Norma Cartwright, Jamaal Henfield, Edmund and Joan McCartney, Harold Jr., Denzil and Juliette Smith, Joy, William, Rickell, Coredel, Denzil and Roxane Johnson, Dario Curry, Louval, Cassandra, Anika and Ariel Johnson, Alvardo, Roneisha, Aleisha, and Ameya Johnson, Georgio, Caleb, George Jr., Gaia and Connor Walkes; adopted children including: Vincent Roberts and family; and a host of other relatives and friends including: Freddy, Stephanie of Fort Pierce Florida, Nurses and Doctors of Indian River Hospital Port Saint Lucie County, Back Hill family, Colleagues of Knowles Construction Company and Terry Higgs Road Construction companies.

Family and friends may pay their last respects at the Church of God Of Prophecy in Tarpum Bay, Eleuthera from 9:00am until service time.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Heritage Memorial Mortuary at #20 Claridge Road, New Providence, Bahamas

Funeral Service For

a resident of Wulff Road, New Providence, Bahamas will be held at Friendship Baptist Church, Laird Street, New Providence on Saturday, 27th September, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Rev. Archelaus Burrows assisted by other ministers of the gospel. Interment will follow in the Southern Cemetery, Cowpen and Spikenard Roads, New Providence.

Left to cherish her memories are her adopted parents: Pastors Desmond and Edna Rivers of Miami, Florida; sons: Dwight Pratt and Earnest Bullard; sisters: Denise Rolle of Island Shores Eleuthera, Latesha Rivers of Miami Florida, Terez Curry Cleare, and Patricia Curtis; brothers: Johnnie Bullard, Nathan, Melvin and Desmond Rivers II of Miami Florida and Tomeko Curry; aunts: Mizpah Hall, Stephanie Johnson and Vernita Mott; uncles: Christopher Mott, Leonard Sears and Jeffery Hall; brother-in-law: Cedric Rolle Jr. of Island Shores Eleuthera; fiancé: Michael Martin; nieces: Moessha, Denicia, Lonisha and Angel Rolle of Island Shores Eleuthera, Latoya Silver, Lenise Leadon and Dr. GreganiqueCooper, Tanisha Forestin, Latoya McKinney and Sydnique Curtis; nephews: Cordero and Cedric Rolle III of Island Shores Eleuthera, Aaron Rolle, Ashtonand Chaz Cleare, Jomar Scavella and SidneyCurtis III, Thomson and Th’Ron Petit-Frere; grandniece: Eddria McKenzie, Brianna and Aaronique Rolle; grandnephews: Kianan Rolle, Amir Munnings, Esaias Curtis, Jazon Scavella, Trent Charles, Alexis Bain and Aaron Rolle III; and a host of other relatives and Friends.

Viewing will be held at Eternal Rest Mortuary, #244 Market Street and Oxford Avenue, New Providence on Friday, 26th September, 2025 from 10:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m. and again at the church on Saturday, 27th September, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. until service time.

Memorial Service For Death Notice For

Lakesha Latoya Higgins, 48

a resident of Orlando, Florida and formerly of Flamingo Gardens, New Providence will be held at Bible Truth Ministries, Martin Close Off Cowpen Road, New Providence on Saturday, 27th September, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. Officiating will be Pastor Ellison Greenslade and he will be assisted by other ministers of the gospel. Cremation was held.

As we mourn the loss of Lakesha, we also celebrate the profound legacy she leaves behind. Her life serves as a testament to the power of the faith and enduring impact of the life well-lived.

Lakesha is survived by her father: Lenwood Higgins; children: Kyshanti Beckford, Kishna Curtis, Keyshawn Minnis; sisters: Deanka Edwards, Dornica Gillett, Latanya, Dellareese Taylor, Nadia, Angelica & Kristin Higgins, Deandra Forbes (Renaldo Forbes). Brothers Rolando Greene (Tanya Greene), Antonio Greene (Katie Greene), Shandol Moss (Tazneem Moss), Kenwood Higgins (Madra Higgins); nieces: Trinere Lynes, Jameka Hanna (Brian Hanna), BarroniqueGrey, Lyn’niyah Higgins, Dream Curtis, Breena, Dellie, Charisse Greene; nephews: Jamal Stubbs, Philip Cooper, predeceased Daran Neely, Dominic Bain, Wayden (Cindyanne), Rolando Wilson, Antonio, Anthony, Isaiah, Nathan and Cameron Greene, Naheim Moss, Chase, Vashon and Majic Morley, Michael Gillett, Bradley Frazier, Amarie and Aiden Forbes; uncles: Wellington Stuart (Anne Stuart); cousins: Vado, Jermaine, Quincy Stuart; grandnieces: Lashantae Stubbs, Taniyah Cunningham, Brianna Hanna, Ciara and Rylee Wilson, Lyn’Niyah Higgins, Dream Curtis, Breena Dellie, Bradley Frazier, Amarie Forbes, Aiden Forbes; friends: Christine Maycock, Lynette Cox of Olando Marin Curtis, Gigi Smith, Renee Russell, Kesha Martin, Deon Hamilton, Roach Family, Ferguson family, Cooper Family, Carville Wallace L. C. iInvestments, Shaneka Miller and Café Blue Family and other relatives and friends.

The family invites other relatives and friends to join in Celebrating the life of the late Lekesha Latoya Higgins at the church on Saturday, September 27th, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. until completion of service.

Joylyn Patrice Pollard, 62

a resident of Jubilee Gardens, New Providence, Bahamas died at her residence on Friday, September 19th, 2025.

She is survived by her husband: Andrew Pollard; two sons: Adrian and Anthony Pollard; grandson: DruAnthony Pollard; sister: Deidre Smith-Bevans; brother: Barry Smith; step sons: Andrew Pollard Jr., Antoine Pollard and Deangelo McKenzie (Florida); 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.

Funeral Services for

Luvance Johnson Jr., 34

of North Andros, Lowe Sound, will be held on Saturday September 27th 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at New Mount Freedom Fellowship Native Baptist Church, Lowe Sound, North Andros, Bahamas

Officiating will be Reverend Dr. Oswald S. Poitier, Assisted by Reverence Dr. E. John Newton, BEM, JP., Rev. Edward Marshall, Reverence Dr. Sebrena Poitier. Interment will follow in Lowe Sound Public Cemetery, Lowe Sound, North Andros, Bahamas.

He will be sadly missed by his, Father: Luvance Johnson Sr.; Mother: Tara Knowles-Evans; Stepfather: Larvick Evans. Grandparents: Stanford Johnson (Deborah Johnson) and Randolph McQueen; Adopted Mother: Bernice Evans; Brothers: Terrance Johnson, Stevenson Barr, Ricardo Knowles, and Anthony Evans; Sisters: Patra, Lounique and Jenna Johnson, Faith and Grace Evans; Adopted Brothers: Huemadson Evans (Shynique Evans) and Leading Seaman Mark Knowles (RBDF); Adopted Sisters: Barbara and Jolyn Knowles. Nephew: Elisha and Jehu Evans; Nieces: Kayceea Fowler, Vida Gaitor, Coryn Clarke, Ka’lani and Hunique Evans; Uncles: Hexon and Lavar Johnson (Amanda Johnson); Aunts: Melricka Hanna (Dwight Hanna), Diecta Mackey (Wellington Mackey), Mariana, Latoya, Indira, Leiska, Ciara, Victoria and Francis Johnson, Catherine Evans; Grand Uncles: Edwin Miller, Basil Bowleg, Braidmen, Soley, Terva, Dany and Marco Evans; Grand Aunts: Lovely and Genevieve Knowles, Minister Tesirain Russell (Paris Russell), Asilee Evans; Cousins: Laveeka, Nastasia, Aniska (Turran Taylor), Jameico, Shean, Dencil Jr., Claudia, Justin, Reno, Phebo, K’neal, Reshnea, Donald, Ferris, Granjhnell, Kai, Jeffton Jr., Aaron, Lakeshna, Latonya, Kaden, Kaitlyn, Laquonya, Kyle, Dalano, Dajea, Kaliyah, Marinqua, Mervin Jr., Kelcia Fowler, Nigel Jr. Knowles, Rodger (Judith Russell), Julio, Teano, Wilton, Jackallen, Randol, Neko, Travis, Denise, Coffie, Nicolas, Brenell, Rustom Jr., Brenda, Alma, Vanrea, Paulamae, Catherine, Shirley, Mary, Martha, Pearl, Marcetta, Claranell, Naydean, Wyomie, Magnetta, Jancine, Kimberley, Olivia, Kandell, Kandicka, Julie, Kandell Jr., Brandon, Kara, Suenea, Maria, Lauralee, Lathera, Eulamae, Donna, Dollymae, Brittany (Jason Evans), Sandy (Shrone Johnson), Rochelle (Alexio McKinney), Tanya (Daquin Scott), Douglas, Jeremaine, Leading Mechanic Leslie Knowles (RBDF), Jerome, Leo, Leon, Isaac, Andrew, Clifton (Mazorie Colebrooke), Otis, Benny, Brekit, Perry, Daniel, Nigel, Eugene, Insp. Kemuel Knowles (RBPF), Philip, Emmerson Jr. and PC3213 Elmas McQueen (RBPF). Special Friends: Shantell Rolle, Roy, Evenlyn and Tete Barr, Michael Swavey and Pastor Tanya Fernander. Host of other Relatives and Friends including: Former Member of Parliament - Carlton Bowleg Jr. for North Andros and the Berry Islands, Murray, Rustom and Alton Evans and Family, Oral Evans, Fredrick Rolle and Family, Wilmore, Joe and Wilbert Lewis, Rex and Melrose Moss and Family, Iceilane Thompson and Family, Mitchell Johnson and Family, Simon, Alphonso, Elrinis and Family, Rosemary and Thomasina Smith and Family, Linda and Darren Evans and Family, Michelle and Daisy Bowleg and Family, Rev. Rudell Marshall and Family, John Gibson and Family, Samuel Barr and Family, Allen Russell and Family, Billy Sr., George Woodside and Family, Prince Mackey and Family, Queenil Gaitor and Family, Larry Newton, Tony Oliver, Sami Russell, Ellie Evans, Bronco Billy, Dr. Nigel Lewis, Sandre Russell, Lauren Rolle, Serrano, Gladys Pinder, The Knowles Family, The Johnson Family, The Evans Family, The Colebrooke Family, The Pratt Family, The Woodside Family, The Rolle Family, The Bootle Family, The Barr Family, The Campbell Family, The Grant Family, The New Mount Freedom Fellowship Native Baptist Church Family, The Principal and Staff of Lowe Sound Primary School, The entire communities of Lowe Sound and Red Bays.

Please accept our apologies if your name did not appear as it was not intentional, know that your prayers and support were greatly appreciated during our time of bereavement

May his soul rest in peace!

Relatives and friends may pay their last respects in the “Rudolph Pratt Memorial Suite” at Amethyst Memorial, #534 East Street South (opposite Fresh Auto Car Lot) on Friday, September 26th, 2025 from 11:00a.m to 6:00p.m.

George Wallace, 74

of Union Village, Wulff Road, will be held on Friday September 26th 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Sunrise Ministries, Vendal Drive, Sunset Park, Nassau, Bahamas. Officiating will be Bishop Shawn McKenzie, Assisted by Other Ministers of the Gospel. Interment will follow at Southern Cemetery, Cowpen Road, Nassau, Bahamas.

Left to cherish his memories are his, son: Dwayne H. Wallace (Leisha); Daughters: Laterra and Rubyann Wallace; Grandchildren: Tenaj, Danisha and Destiny Wallace, Adisha and Ashanti Tommie, Andre Thompson and Ricardo Ferguson; Mothers of his Children: Ms. Gertrude Bullard-Seymour and Ms. Judy Rolle; Sisters: Joanne E. Webb, Eulamae Larrimore (Felix); Brother: Phillip L. Wallace Sr.; Sister-in-law: Vernie Curry; Nieces: Althamese, Danny and Marva Curry, Tanya Moller, Simone Nicole Knowles, Wrsula Burrows, Carla Wallace, Phillipi Wallace, Pamela Wallace-Seymour, Kasizia Moss, Ashley and Anastasia Wallace; Nephews: Retired Chief Petty Officer John Webb (Kimberley), Rev. Dr. Ian Webb (Evamae), Phillip Wallace Jr. (Juanyette), Hosea Wallace (Shantia), Police Inspector 3099 Brian Hanna (Jameka), Lamont Wallace; Grandnieces too numerous to mention, Grand nephews: John and Ashton Webb. Cousins: Alice Mortimore, Pembroke Cartwright, Raffaleta and Junior Miller, Dellarese Hinsey, Karen Morimer, Velita Rolle (Dencil), Yvonne Sands, Clo Sands, Ivy Minns, Agnes Ferguson (Roscoe), Dianne Minns, Maxine Curling, Charlene Bain, Leanna Newbold, Caroline Johnson, Judy, Alex, Fred and Reginald Smith, Simeon Minns, Blanch Watson & Family, Brenda Moss (Vincent), Patrice Minns, Alberta Archer, Wendell Minns, Mildred LaFleur, John Rhodriquez, Raleigh Rhodriquez, Edith Deveaux, Eloise Dorsett, Emerine and Cleo Rhodriquez, Daphne Minns-Baker, Raven Rolle, Desiree Gray, Teran Brennen, Christie Hinsey, Saynia Webb, Chief Petty Officer Wilbert Gilbert, Freddy Minns, Arthur Minns. Other Family and Friends: The Family of the Late William and Alice Minns, the Family of the Late Robert and Nathelee Minns, the Family of the Late Herbert and Irene Minns, the Family of the Late William and Merlene Smith, the Family of the Late Pearl Dean, the Family of the Late Michael Minns, the Family of the Late Milton and Geneva Minns, the Family of the Late Leonard and Veronica Minns, the Family of the Late Albert and Lillian Minss, the Family of the Late James and Violet Minns, the Family of the Late John and Dianne Malone, the Family of the Late Raleiah and Emily Rhodriquez, the Family of the Late John and Caroline Wallace, the Family of the Fletcher and Clotilda Clarke, Minns family, Nixon family, Clarke family, Lloyd family and Wallace family, Alvira Moultrie, Urban Cargill, Denise Deveaux, Rhonda Thurston, Charles & Elva Turner, Annex Baptist Church, Sunrise Ministries, Golden Gates Native Baptist Church, Kemp Road Ministries, Christ the King Anglican Church, Residents of Union Village, Rolle Avenue, Pinedale, Claridge Road, The Valley and Minnie Street. (Others too numerous to mention).

May his soul rest in peace!

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

Relatives and friends may pay their last respects in the “Rudolph Pratt Memorial Suite” at Amethyst Memorial, #534 East Street South (opposite Fresh Auto Car Lot) on Thursday, September 25th, 2025 from 11:00a.m to 6:00p.m.

Sean D. Pratt-L.F.D&E C.E.O

Funeral Service For Deaconess Natasha Robertha Mackey, 49

of Lincoln Blvd., New Providence, Bahamas who died on Friday, August 29, 2025 will be held on Saturday, September 27, 2025, 2:00pm at St. John’s Native Baptist Cathedral, Meeting Street, New Providence. Officiating will be Rev. Dr. Richard Hanna assisted by other ministers. Interment will follow in St. James Native Baptist Church Cemetery, St. James Road, New Providence.

She is survived by her mother, Rev. Claudimae Hepburn; daughter, Raquel Morley; grandson, Nickario Braynen; adopted daughter, Trevenique Hepburn; sisters, Deaconess Florence (Walter Sr.) Charlton, Jacqueline (Victor) Sturrup, Shandell Evans, Antoinette (David) Knowles, Shakia (Jermaine) (Moxey), Leana Theresa Miller; brothers, Trevor Hepburn, Corporal Sandy Thomas (Natasaya) Mackey, (B.D.O.C.S), Police Inspector Barry (Katrinka) Mackey, Shelton Sr. and Deroy Mackey, Gregory (Tika) Johnson; nieces, Kendera, Kayshanique, Vickera, Denoviya, Neylissa, Latoya, Ezreaka, Janae, Kianna, Latoya Miller, Latanya (Herndon) Sands Amanda (Randy) Mackey Venessa (Oriel) Sampson Ashley (Petreann) Mackey Sapphire Sturrup, Kianna Mackey, Khaliah Johnson, Kabria (Tarige) Rodriguez, Barnique, Charity, Serenity, Marea Davis; nephews, Jamall, Deshawn, Walter Jr. (Sherell), Antonio, Anfernee, Ahmad, Jermaine Jr., Renaze, Levit, Thomas ( Taneka) Mackey, Shelton Mackey Jr., Khali Johnson, Nathan Innocent, Martao Davis; grandnieces, Kenneisha, Essence, Rekeisha, Asia, A’nyah, Aliyah, Zanariya, Angel, Carlesha, Devonya, Jamiah, Janiyah; grandnephews, Ezekiel, Janari, Jamal Jr. Prosper, Kennedy, A’cajio, A’nari, A’nahjae, Adian, Elijah, Deshawn Jr., Jeremiah, Darrian, Devontae; aunts, Deaconess Adline Thurston, Sharon Clarke, Emily Smith (From Jacksonville Florida), Kimberlee Wallace, Whyonie Symonette, Dr. Carolyn Rolle, Inez Symonette, Verdell McKenzie, Loretta Nely, Mavis Miller, Sylvene Mackey,Deborah Marche, Gale Carey, Rev. Marietta Moss; uncles, Deacon Nelson Symonette, Deacon Eldon Smith of Jacksonville, Florida, Frederick, Calvin, Roosevelt, Franklyn, Frank, Jeremaine, Salathiel Jr. Mackey, Wendall Adderley Lynrod and Rev. John (Alfreda) Symonette; godchildren, Orlesha McPhee, Devado Darling, Drashawn Rahaming; numerous cousins, Tito, Eugene Collie, Janet Moss, Karen, Geneve, Admiral, Anthon and Deton Roker, Charmine Wright, Donavon Sr. and Donavon Jr. and Shirley Williams, George (Donnel) Patrina, Theresa, Stacy (Hartman) Bernadett (James) Julia, Robert, Tammy, Edison, Maria ( Fabian) Keara, Christopher, Jeremain Terrance (Phillianda), Lakeisha, Nelson Jr., Rev. Ricardo (Olga)

Symonette, Conrad (Kimberly), George Sr. (Donnel) Georgiann, Gabriell, George Jr., Brandon, Byron, Crystal, Alexander, Nadia (David), Leondra, Leandra, Shonice, Cerra, Lenell, Lashea, Jilliah, Ganna, Janiah, Carolyn Marie, Monique, Maria, Monica, Marco, Mariah, Malika, Marvin, Mato, Javone, Rhonda Griffin, Brenton Heild, Jackline Martin, Karen Bastian, Melita Hunt, Psyche (Garth) Macdonald, Vernisa Hunt, Phyllis (Delroy) Lewis, Lakeisha Johnson, Shandika (David) Sears, Natasha (Socrates) Cunningham, Sheryl Mackey, D’andrea Mackey, Renaji Mackey, Robin Mackey, E’va McDonald, Alexis Mackey, Marcus Mackey, Lyndon Mackey, Brent McDonald, Patrick Fernander, Donahue And Tai Mackey, Dr. Valentino Mackey, Roshad Mackey, Jamal Mackey, Tra Gilbert, Raymond Mackey, Patrick Fernander, Anthony Rolle, Venessa Rolle Jacquline Rolle, Jennifer Rolle, Alfred Butler, Kreven Neely, Wellette, Travis, Lakera, Wendell Adderley Jr., Keliah, Jaiden, Cohen and Amber Mackey, Yvette Dorsett, Regina, Oshadiya, James Dorsette, Sandra Minor, Sybeline Knowles, Derek Davis, Theresa Sands-Dawling, Tabatha And Raquel Davis, Dotelene, Thelma (Alphonso) Kerr, Sandra (Prince), Michell, David, Lillis, Lorean, Verall, Dexter (Carolyn), Minister Lillimae Longley, Betty Gray, Rev. Lorenzo (Lanora), Rev. Lydia Stuart, Rev. Juanita Ingraham, Apostle Dorander Dean and Family, Saunders, Ronald, Brian, Dolly, Prescola, Gary, Steve, Danie; other relatives and friends including: Honorable Glenys Hanna Martin Minister Of Educational Technical and Vocational Training and the entire Englerston Community, Nicole Whitfield, Tiffany Percentie, Lateasha Stubbs, The Principal Ms. Rechine Bethel and the entire staff of Mt. Carmel Preparatory Academy, Pastor Lance Maycock, Rev. Dr. Richard and Deaconess Joy Hanna and Family, Rev. Dr. Wellington and Sherry Collie and Family, Screws World and Hanna Enterprise and Family, The Bond Family from Bahamar Resort, Vernita McKenzie and Family, Mary Don and Donnell Knowles, Gina Smith, Edney Hepburn Sr., Ateca Rolle, WPC 4575 Vanreca Barry, Tyler Carter, Maxcine Brown and Family, Louis and Patricia Cleare and Family, Gina Rahming, Stacy Lafleur, Beverly Bethel, Charles Gardiner, Angela White, Prenell Taylor and Family, WRC Alicia and Basil Rolle and Family, Mabeline Hemmings and Family, Jennifer Anderson and Family, Buttons Formal Wear and Modern Men Boutique, Mr. Stubbs and The Booze Cruise Family, Ultra Games Family, Sherry and Family, Shawn and Family, Cynthia Lightbourn and Family, Leonardo Martin and Family Olga Wilchcombe and Family, Barbara Jones and Family, Roland Goffe and Family, Max And Family, The Tynes Family, Kevin Sturrup and Family and the entire Lincoln Blvd. Family, The New Way and the entire Native Baptist Church Family, the entire Serenity P.O.A and staff. The family apologizes for any names not mentioned. Please accept our deepest gratitude for your love, friendship, prayers and support extended during this difficult time.

Viewing will be held in the Legacy Suite of Vaughn O. Memorial Center, Mt. Royal Avenue and Talbot Street, New Providence on Friday from 12:00 noon to 5:00pm and on Saturday from 10:00am to 12:00 noon and at the Cathedral from 1:00pm until service time.

Funeral Service For

Kathleen ‘Kay’ Dolores Newman, 66 (née Turnquest)

of Deadman’s Cay, Long Island, Bahmaas who died on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 will be held at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, Hamilton’s, Long Island, Bahamas on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. Officiating will be Fr. Andrew Bernady. Interment will follow in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church Cemetery, Hamilton’s, Long Island.

She was preceded in death by her parents: Whitmore and Kathleen Turnquest; daughter: Lynette Newman; granddaughter: Kenzie Major.

She is survived by her husband: William C. Linfield Newman; daughters: Leslie Newman-Josey and Lisa (Cjay) Newman; grandchildren: Renee Josey, Raven Burrows, Penny and Elijah Murphy, and Chloe McPhee; brothers: Michael Turnquest, Neville Braynen and Michael Foulkes; sisters: Brenda and Barbara Turnquest; uncles: Philip (Hedda), Robert (Denury) Smith, Alvin, and Orlando (Barbara) Turnquest; brothers-in-law: Cardinal and Alburn (Michelle) Newman; sisters-in-law: Prescola, Charlotte and Barbara Newman; nieces: Adrienne Adams, Vanessa Turnquest, Twyla (Andrew) Cooke, April Fowler and Nicola Woods; nephews: Dominic (Dania) Turnquest, Adam (Kendesha), Kymani Cartwright, Tony Wong, Dwayne, Jamal, Levar and Lex Newman and Andre Rodriquez; grand-nieces and nephews: Damian (Christina), DJ, Dallas, Dakarai and Dayton Turnquest; Anthony (Vyen) and Alexander Adams; Adina, Amaya, Adam Cartwright Jr. and Aria Cooke; godchildren: Shantia and Shannel Cartwright and Kristos Knowles; Kay shared lasting bonds with best friends: Liz Ritchie and Barbara Jones, her colleagues at the L.I. District of the Royal Bahamas Police Force, with special attention to the officers at the Deadman’s Cay Police Station,

including but not limited to: Supt. K. Brown, A.S.P.J. Johnson, N. Bain, and G. Evans, R/Supt. Brown, Sgt. 2788 Knowles, Sgt. 3104 McPhee, Cpl. 1340 King, W/Cpl. 3844 Coleby, Cpl. 3942 Brown, P/C 4436 Taylor, Sgt. 433 Newbold, R/Insp. D. Major, R/Insp. C. Dean, and R/Cpl. 433 Cartwright; she is also lovingly remembered by countless relatives and friends, including but not limited to: Chief Superintendent Kevin McGregor, R/A.S.P. Omar Daley, R/A.S.P. Mary Sands, Frank Smith, Perry Bethel, Arthur & Dianne Seymour, Ryan Martinborough, John Wells, June & Charlton Cartwright, Gary Ritchie, Warren & Carla Rodgers, Nakia Knowles, Dot Isaacs, Meshalique Knowles, Toni Seymour, Brendeana McPhee, Tammy Cartwright, Tasha Whylly, Robin Smith, Lori Laraway, April Powers, Yan Turnquest, Ian Knowles, Moses Dean, Dennis & Carla Ferguson, Andrew Hunter, Dominic Moss, Aquinas College Class of 1977, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church family, and the Smith, Turnquest, Newman and Constantakis families.; special thank you is extended to: M.O.E. Long Island District, Constantakis Enterprises, Knowles Supply, and Midway Mini Mart.

Viewing will be held at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church Cemetery, Hamilton’s, Long Island on Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to service time.

Arrangements by Vaughn O. Jones Memorial Center, Mt. Royal Avenue & Talbot Street, New Providence.

Death Notice For Monica Vernice Sweeting, 91

of Sandilands Village, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly of Mastic Point, Andros, Bahamas died on Tuesday, September 23, 2025.

She is survived by her son, Philip Sweeting; daughters, Dorothy Noel, Angela and Samantha Sweeting and Lydia Miller; twenty four grandchildren; forty great-grandchildren; sisters, Gwendolyn Francis, Lorna Dean and Elizabeth Ferguson; Numerous Nieces and Nephews and Other Relatives and Friends.

Funeral Service will be announced at a later date.

Funeral Service For Stanley Andrew Christie, 32

of Brooklyn Avenue, Blair Estates, New Providence, Bahamas who died on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 will be held on Friday, September 26, 2025, 1:00pm at Living Faith Seventh Day Adventist Church, Old Trail Road, New Providence. Officiating will be Pastor Valentino M. Campbell assisted by other ministers. Cremation was held.

Stanely is survived by his grandmother: Joanna Pinder Capron; father: Francis Andrew Christie; mother: Joanna Celeste Capron (Laine Frye); siblings: Darrelle (Max) Hemrajani, Agassi Lobosky, De’amato (Odalys) Christie, Evelyn (Michael) Hunter; nieces: Mercedes Lopez, Hannah Christie, Kyler Hunter, Kaari Capron Hemrajani; nephews: Caleb and Jedidiah Christie; aunts: Beverly (Wilshire) Bethel, Wendy (Roy) Barnett, Cecile, Trencina, Agatha Christie, Juanita (Randy) McCartney, Jelita, Kendra Capron, Marina (Jamaal) Knowles; uncles: Basil Christie, Martin, Manuel Pinder, Miguel (Carolyn) Strachan; granduncle: Jimmi Marc; cousins: Anastasia Turnquest, Zac (Holly)Bethel, Jason (Kimchelle) Dodge, Basilio (Anita), Anthony(Alicia), Reesa, Ricardo (Duwaun), Antoire, Christon, Taynore, Natasha (Michel) Christie, Antonia (Bernard) Richards, Maria (Kenferd) Williams, Raquel Comrie, Tamisha (Charles) Scott, Randy, Deangelo, Pedro McCartney, Keveca, Kevano Kevin Jr (Tasa), Angel Rolle, Travisha Bowleg, Savannah, Kenrio, Keneisha Capron, Malachai Thompson, Trey Dean, Anthony Knowles, Tavair, Jaydean, JamesCapron, Clarence, Delano, Martin Jr, Manuel Jr, Jaden, Nathan, Dakota Pinder, Desmond Jr., Cairo Strachan; his beloved dog: Brick Christie; and a host of many other Relatives and Friends.

NO PUBLIC VIEWING

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Vaughn O. Jones Memorial Center, Mt. Royal Avenue and Talbot Street, New. Providence.

Death Notices For

Cyril Adrian Baker, 55

of Marlin Drive, Highland Park, New Providence, Bahamas died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Friday, September 19, 2025.

He is survived by his brothers, Gary Cooper, Stephen and Norman Baker; sisters, Theresa and Kim Baker; aunts, Catherine, Louise and Naomi Smith; uncle, Fred “Papa” Smith; numerous nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.

Funeral Service will be announced at a later date.

Minister Patrick Bradley Bodie, 72

of #10 Johnson Terrace, New Providence, Bahamas died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Saturday, September 20, 2025.

He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Revella Bodie; children, Bradley (Cindy) Bodie, Delano (Sharell) Bodie, Tai Rolle and Patrick Bodie Jr.; nine grandchildren; one great granddaughter; sisters, Ruth Bodie and Charmaine Knowles; 2 brothers, Bradley Fox and Peter (Genevieve) Turnquest; sisters-in-law, Prescola, Florida, Elsene, Loretta Coakley, Sheila (Jean) Toussaint, Melinda (Frankie) Neymour; brothers-in-law, Anthony Major, Fabian Coakley and Fredrick Bridgewater; numerous other relatrives and friends.

Funeral Service will be announced at a later date.

Wilfred Montgomery “Wayne” Darville, 66

of Yamacraw Drive, New Providence, Bahamas died at his residence on Tuesday, September 23, 2025.

He is survived by devoted wife, Patricia Darville; children, Alec, Anthony, Megan, Jessica-Nicole and Montgomery; his beloved grandchildren; 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.

Funeral Service will be announced at a later date.

Death Notices For

Leaman George Burrows, 64

of Seymours, Long Island, Bahamas died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Friday, September 19, 2025.

He is survived by his daughters, Barshield, Kista, Keyshonn and Ashanti Burrows; son, Keyron Burrows; special friend, Keva Major; sisters, Maryann and Patricia Burrows and Sedreley Rahming; brothers, Pastor Eddington Burrows, Pedro and Raymond Burrows; numerous nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.

Funeral Service will be announced at a later date.

D’Andre Donald Ralph Archer, 41 affectionately called “Dre”

of Sunset Ridge Drive, New Providence, Bahamas passed away at his residence on Sunday, 21st September, 2025.

Left to cherish his memory are his grandmother: Rebecca Smith of Sarasota, Florida; mother: Donette Archer; brothers: Dwon (Cynette) and Dayne (Tonya) Archer; sisters: Donette (Giles) Williamson, Dayna (Maurice) Moxey of Maryland, U.S.A, Dr. Denotrah (Victor) ArcherCartwright; aunts: Beverley Archer, Shelly Archer, Karen (Jeffery) Symonette, Peggy Archer-Roberts, Idelle LaFleur, Rev. Joanne (Ivanford) Butler, Kaivon Wells and Marlene Ferguson of Florida; uncles: Terry (Madeline) Archer, Perry Archer, Victor (Pauline) Wells, Terrance Wells, Bryan (Paulette) Higgs, Randolph Smith of Exuma and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral Service will be announced at a later date.

Funeral Service For

Adrien “Tino” Christofilis, 84

a resident of Sassoon Drive, Nassau, The Bahamas, who died on the 22nd September 2025, will be held at 12:00 noon on Monday, 29th September 2025, at The Greek Orthodox Church, West Street, Nassau, The Bahamas. Officiating will be Father Irenaeus Cox, assisted by Deacon Alexander Maillis II. Interment will follow in the Western Cemetery, Nassau, Street.

Adrien was predeceased by His Parents: Adrien and Mary Christofilis, and his brother Michael.

Left to cherish his memories are His twin brother: Paul Christofilis; Cousins: Adrienne, Jack (Barbara), Charles (Judy), Constantine (Tracy) Bernadette, Annette and Anthony Carey; Special thanks to Attorney Shatarah Cooper and the entire staff at Higgs & Kelly; and the support of the Greek Orthodox Community.

Relatives and Friends may pay their last respects at The Greek Orthodox Church, West Street, on Monday, September 29, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. until service time.

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

Ellen Elizabeth Allen, 79

a resident of Edmond Street, Nassau, The Bahamas. Officiating will be Pastor Elder William Knowles Jr. Interment in Lakeview Garden Cemetery, Gladstone Rd.

Ellen is loved and will be deeply missed by, her Husband: Paul Allen; Brothers: Allan, Jeffrey, William, Delbert and Martin Knowles; Sisters: Zerlie Chin and Tena Roberts; Brothers-in-law: Peter Chin, Kenneth Roberts and Dr. David Allen; Sisters-in-law: Sylvia, Dianne, Patronella, Claudia, Glenda, and Melony Knowles, Dawn Taylor and Victoria Allen and a multitude of nieces and nephews, cousins, friends and caregivers.

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

Death Notice For

Former Minister

Dr. Norman Rupert Gay, 84

a resident of West Bay Street, Nassau, Bahamas and formerly of United Estates, San Salvador, The Bahamas, who passed away at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Saturday, September 20th, 2025.

He is survived by his wife: Tonya Sturrup-Gay; sons: Norman Demetrius Jr. and Tarick James Gay; brothers: Lloyd George Gay and Samuel Warren Gay; aunts: Lydia Nairn-Curtis, Mary Dian Nairn; aunt-in-law: Pauline Nairn; sister-in-law: Josephine Gay; numerous nephews and nieces, and a host of other relatives, colleagues and friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Funeral Service For

Dawn Yolanda Weech, 64

of Dagenham Circle, Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas, will be held on Saturday, September 27, 2025, 11:00 a.m. at The Pro-Cathedral of Christ the King, Pioneers Way East Atlantic Drive, Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas. Officiating will be Father Marie RoachHepburn assisted by Father Colin Saunder and other ministers of Religion. Interment will follow in the Grand Bahama Memorial Park II, Settler Way, Freeport, Grand Bahama.

He was predeceased by her parents: James and Dorothy Carey.

She is survived by her loving and devoted husband: Dorrall Weech; children: Dorrall (Javier) Weech, Darnyi Weech, Denier Weech-Moss (Keshneil) and Chaunte Weech; grandchildren: Javi Weech, Kemier Moss, Tatyana Minnis, Khamal McCrea, Khendal McCrea; siblings: Sandra McPhee (Harold), Sharon (Stephen) Griffin, Janet Carey, Andrea Carey, Pamela Carey; brother and sister-in-law: Katherine Williams (Ronald), Edwina Rolle, Barbara Campbell, Williemae Allen (Franklyn), Patricia Roberts, Grandville and Hardeen Weech; nieces and nephews: Stefan Rahming and Tamica Rahming, Taria and Tevine Lundy, Avery Sargent, Brooke Greene, Asia Campbell Ghea McPhee, Basil and Ekeila Sands, Giselle and Klovis Rahming, Brooke Wilson, Gayla and Lee Wallace, Brentt Sands, Monèt and Kevoy Carter, Marvin and Yolanda Weech, Kyle and Garnelle Weech, Diego and Faye Saunders, Jevon Saunders, Nicole and Keith Knowles, Doyle Saunders, Ira (Bill) Saunders, Micah Weech, Cyprian Weech, Ian Weech, Kairo Pinder, Kadre Pinder, Katyre Pinder, Stanley Campbell Jr., Donald Campbell, Graham Campbell, Ishmael Campbell, Clarise Campbell, Grace Campbell, Linda Romer, Bridgette and Birney Allen, Ricardo Rolle, Evyone Rolle, Leslie Rolle, Dominique Rolle, Matthew Rolle, Tesa Williams, Angelea Williams, Anthony Williams, Regine Williams, Patrice Weech, Karen Weech, Floyd Weech, Kenva Jones, Terrence Jones, Almon Weech, Bella Jones; grand nieces and nephews: Anaiya Sands, LaBreah Sands, Laila Sands, Dèjah Wilson, Levi Wallace, Siana Sands, Kellen Rahming, Azaria Wilson, Giada Rahming, Kai Sands, A’Dia Sands, Mila Carter, Amara Sands, Marvito Weech, Cleomie Weech, Marvy Weech, Kyle Weech Jr, Kyree Weech, Kyra Weech, Donica Saunders, Vonya Saunders, Dion Saunders Jr., Dequito Saunders, Dario Saunders; aunts: Eleanor Steele, Floramae Carey, Veronica ‘Fritzy’ Thompson; cousins: Agnes Saunders and family, Fr. Colin and Revon Saunders, Stephen Weech, Agatha Culmer, Yvonne and Philip Bethel, Helen Allen, Francis and Betty Carey, Sandra and Obadiah Goodman, James and Tenisha Carey, Wallace and Beryl Allen, Addison and Sherrin Cooper, Daphne and Clyde Sawyer, Sherrilynn and Leroy and Cheryl Carey, Laverne Carey, Terrel and Waydelle Carey, Lynn and Ronald Johnson, Lori and Kendal Nixon, James and Yolanda Moss, Doreen Forbes, Leroy and Natasha Moss, Joycelyn Moss, Michelle and Randy Forbes, Whitfield and Tonya Moss, Errol and Michelle Moss, Shannon Moss, Elaine and Elvis Bullard, Christopher Malcolm, Bert Capron, Alicia Gardiner, Deidre and Chester Palacious, Rose Turnquest, Pastor Lenora and Derek Sands, Gidette Steele, Chantell Steele and Michelle Moncur, Kiki Steele, Antonio Steele, Rodger Steele, Leonard Steele, Mario and Carla Steele; other relatives and friends including: Brian and Kathy Seymour, Donald and Lynn Curtis, Ann Curtis, Felice Saunders, Jackie Richardson, Forrester and Valencia Carroll, Colon and Verneitta, Lorenzo and Lettian Johnson, Lester Degregory, Petrona Russell and family, Meredith and Mario Henfield and family, Andre Moss, Jacqui Cartwright, Monique Nortelus, Brent Harvey, Dave Cartwright, Lionel Charlton, Kermit Wallace, FHS Class of ’79, the officers and members St. Jude’s Anglican Church Family, Canon Robinson and Family, Fr. Stephen Grant and Family, Revd. Marie Roache-Hepburn and Family. The Family sincerely apologize for any names invertedly omitted or missed spelt. Viewing will be held at The Pro-Cathedral of Christ the King, Pioneers Way East Atlantic Drive, Freeport, Grand Bahama on Friday, September 26, 2025 from 12:00 noon to 5:00p.m. and at the church on Saturday, September 27, 2025 from 9:30 a.m. to service time.

Death Notices For

Ashwood Charlton, 81

of St. Charles Vincent Street, New Providence, Bahamas, died on Monday, 22nd September, 2025.

He is survived by his children: Dian Charlton, Katrina, Terrance Ashwood Jr., Richard, Bonica, Odell and Oneil Charlton; special friends: Loretta Knowles; 24 grandchildren; 30 great great grandchildren; brothers: Edroy Brown, Bradley Brown; sisters: Rovina Charlton and Galletha Brown; nieces and nephews: Giletha Brown children’s names: Telina or Tay Timothy, Kissie Evans, Karen Evans, Sonia Timothy; sons: Steven Williamson and Dennis Evans; and other relatives & friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

of Claridge Road, New Providence, Bahamas died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Friday, 12th September, 2025.

He is survived by his mother: Carolyn Thompson; daughter: Rinique Thompson; son: Ricardo Thompson Jr.; grandchildren: Patrickedo & Armanii Thompson; brothers: Roland (Latoya) & Byron Thompson; sister-in-law: Stacy Thompson; nieces & nephews: Taiisha (Leano), Jameko, Byronique, Ashanti, Alexis, Aaliyah, Angel; and other relatives & friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Ricardo Oscar Thompson, 56

Funeral Service For

Funeral

Service For Granville Alexander Coakley, 58 affectionately called “Patchy”

Michelle Eldora Bain, 54

of Doyle Street, Yellow Elder Gardens, will be held on Saturday, September, 27th, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Glad Tidings Mission Baptist Church, Balfour & Podoleo Streets. Officiating will be Rev. Vernal C. Hanna assisted by other Ministers of the Gospel. CREMATION TOOK PLACE PRIOR TO THE DATE OF THE FUNERAL.

Left to cherish her memories, 1 sister: Monique (Lucxon) Sylvestre, 2 brothers: Henry (Rosetta) Bain, Lincoln Bain; Adopted Sister: Antoinette Rahming; Nieces and Nephew: Rakeita (Frenderick) Tucker, Amier and Brenelle Collie, Ricado Bain, Gaberille Miller, Jerome and Larando Sweeting, Lincoln and Beijing Bain; Numerous grand nieces and Nephew including Miracle Collie, Domonic and Kemaal Mckenzie, Ashlyn Miller and Adonis Tucker, Paytonne Humes, Saga Bain, Tavae Bain, Donovan Stubbs; God children: Javis Rahming, Javinique, Bradley; Aunt: Miriam Johnson (New Jersey), Agatha Rodgers, Frances Rex (New Jersey), Rose Ferguson, Cecelia Cooper, Joann Gibson, Justine Harris and Ismae; Uncle: Franklyn Gibson, George Cooper; Grand Uncle: Rev Vernal Hanna, Melvin Symonette (Florida); Grand Aunt: Urelean Cyard; Cousins: Loren, Lisa, Loren and Family, Lawrence/Tanya, Leo/ Nedra, Lashone and Family, Annmarie, Cecelia, Michael and Family, Dominic/Amanda, Deangela/Anthony and Family, Desiree, George Jr./Lakisha, Germal, Gerron/Joycelyn and Family, Leuvasieur, Apyrl, Geovanna and Family, Georgette and Family, Christine, Renee, Troy, Veronica, Lynette, Sandra and Family. Other Relatives and Friends: Rev. Dr. Ethel Gertrude Moss and Family, The Gibson Family, The Bain Family, The Hanna Family, Trayette and Family, Vernita Russell and Family, The Farrington Family, The Symonette Family, The Frances Family, Judyann Brown, Stephanie Blatch and Family, Kelsie Rolle and Family, Judy Johnson, Carlee Joseph, Treolicia Wilchcombe, Andra Gay and Family, Carla Seymour, Lillian Adderley and Family, Voylona Johnson, Anna Rahming, Pastor Tyrone Johnson and Family, Pastor Wendel Lewis and Family, Dereck Johnson, Ricardo Lockhart, Karen Lockhart, Kenneth Anderson, George/ Merlyn Dean and family, Charice and Family, Doyle, Eaton, and Nelson Street Yellow Elder, Jonathan Wallace, George Bowe, Earthmae Burrows and Family, Avery and Averad Cargill.

Family and friends can sign the condolence register in the Blessed Redeemer Chapel at Ferguson’s Funeral Directors 7th Terrace Collins Avenue on Friday from 12 noon to 5 p.m. and on Saturday at the Church from 10 a.m. until service time

of Mauritios Avenue, Elizabeth Estates, New Providence, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, September 27th, 2025, 10:00am at Zion Yamacraw Baptist Church. Officiating will be Rev. Dr. Glendon E. Rolle assisted by other ministers of the gospel. Interment will follow at Lakeview Memorial Gardens, JFK Drive, New Providence.

Left to cherish his precious memories are his sisters: Olive Coakley, Fredericka & Karlean Bethel, Sharon CoakleyWilliams, Minister Carla Saunders, Youlette Oliverand Carolyn Coakley-Copper; brothers: Sgt 1654 Ricardo Bonimy, Shayne Bethel, Otis Thompson and Felix Johnson; uncles: Retire Inspector Ervin Taylor, Audrey & Morris Clark of Exuma Moss Town, Fred Smith, and Alexander Hanna; aunts: Velma Hanna, Teshia Smith, Petra Clarke, Yvonne Cartwright of Freeport Grand Bahama, Sandra Coakley, Pat Coakley, and Cleo Taylor; nieces: Pelinquile Aritis, Able WM Branae Coakley & Branique Coakley, 4200 Bradnique Adderley, Michale, Tarshayna, La Shayne, Desree and Crystal Bethel. Carliyah & kendera Saunders, Ariel, Tamara, Shanicka and Cop 4326 Elanqua Griffin, Tavaia Hepburn, Sierra and Petty Officer Rickesha Fountain. Veronica Bonimy, Jessica McKenzie Smith; nephews: Alexious Coakley, Arlington Thompson, Juan & Floyd Gibson Jr., Travis Clarke, Shayne & Sterlin Bethel, Kiovanni Gray, Alexander Coakley, Daniel & Alexio Jr., Deno Sturrup, Burton; grand nieces and nephews: Shaniya Campbell, Tavara & Latoya Clarke, Alyssa & Aaliyah Coakley, Sereniti, Aysia, Aalyiah, Brielle, Keyvon, Keyshawn, Grarneo Jr., Peyton, Jayden, Antonya, Brianna, Melleke, Alleke & Talleke, Lareka, Vanwright, Cameron, Daniel Jr., Kamarie, Akeem, Renaldo, Dakarie, Deigo, Jaheim, Reign, Rylee, Rocco Gray, Tommy & Cathy Gibson, Zeus Fulfort; special friend: Nadia Williams; other relatives & friends including: Clarkes, Bodies, Curtis and Ferguson Family, Elizabeth Estate Community, The Grove Community, Hon. Jobeth Coleby-Davis M.P. Elizabeth, Rev. Dr. Glendon E. Rolle and The Zion Yamacraw Family, Minister Alberda Williams & Family, Ms. Wright & Family, Judy Butler & Family, Marlyn Munroe & Family, Sherry Swaby & Family, Anna & Jeffery, Moss & Family, Tica Rahming Family, Hanna & Family, Taylor & Family, Shirley Gibson & Family, JanestaBethel & Family, Nate Sawyer & Family, Lowes Family.

Friends may pay their last respects at Legacy Memorial Mortuary, #85 Mount Royal Avenue on Friday, September 26, 2025 from 10:00am6:00pm and at the church on Saturday from 9:00am until service time.

Funeral Service For Dencil Leroy Dean, 72 affectionately called ‘Slim’

a resident of Pinewood Gardens, New Providence, Bahamas will be held at BCPOU Hall, Farrington Road, New Providence on Sunday, 28th September, 2025 at 1:00pm. Officiating will be Dr. Leonel Floreus assisted by Mr. Ricardo Thompson and other ministers of the gospel. Internment will follow in the Old Trail Cemetery, Abundant Life Road, New Providence.

He leaves to cherish his memory his loving and devoted wife: Anne Dean; sons: Shawn, Sandro, and Andrew (Gedline) Dean; Gerard and Jeanmax (Daphne) Emaxe; daughter: Raquel (Edwin) Wilson; grandsons: Jamaal, Andrew (Nas), Andre (Brandon) and Sandro Dean, Jonathan Wilson; Jayden, Axel, Carey and Thierry Emaxe; granddaughters: Ivanana (Thomas) George, Raven Wilson; Monica and Andrea (Kiki) Dean; Bianca Charles; great grandchildren: Kaylee and D’eante Dean; Leila Andrelle; brothers: Edward (Inez) Bain, Basil Dean (deceased), Basil, Carlton, Alfred and Andil (deceased) LaRoda, Jonathan Williams and Arnold Johnson; sisters: Berneva Jonson, Deborah Bain; brothers-in-law: Michael Germain, Mckeyney Pierre, Mitchell and Maurice Gabriel; sisters-in-law: Norma Dean, Chantal and Dominique Gabriel, Marie-Claude Louis, Jennifer Moss, Beverley and Willamae Laroda; nephews: Basil, Elwood, Brent, Anthony and Martin Dean; Jason Bain; Mitchel Wilson; The Honorable Myles Laroda, Adrian Laroda, McKenzie, Justin, Quahlian, Mckiah Pierre, Troy, Clinton, BG, Ricardo Laroda, Sherwood, Mark and Vardo Moss; nieces: Samantha Jackson; Sabrina Rolle; Latoya, Stacy, and Rekenya Dean; Mckenya, Armanie, Adiyah, Atiyela Pierre, Angela Musgrove and Raj Major, Monique Laing, Bonnie, Tina and Tasha Moss; and a host of other cousins, relatives, and friends including: The Lafleur and Lockhart families; Henry and Willamae Miller, Kathleen Lightboune, Oscar Moss, Ottoman Moss, Thomas Moss, Rosette Paul and family; Bernice; Annafaye Knowles; Keith and Calae Philippe and the entire Philippe family; Terrance Rolle & Family; Ana, Gerad, and Nelson Botin; the entire Fellowship of the Bahamas International Church of Christ; Albertha Simmons and family, Emmanuel and Nahomie, Peter family, Pinder family and friends too many to mention.

May His Memory live on in Our Hearts Forever

Family and friends can pay their last respects at St. Ambrose Funeral Home, Arundel Street, New Providence on Friday, 26th September, 2025 at 11:00am4:00pm.

Death Notices For

Eric Smith, 24

a resident of Kemp Road, New Providence, Bahamas died on Tuesday, 23rd September, 2025 at his residence.

He is survived by his mother: Erica Smith; father: Irwin Knowles; grandmothers: Louise Newbold, Adrienne Russell; sisters: Shantina Shonique Daxon, Deneja Smith; brothers: Sheon, Shelton Daxon, Emitt Smith; and other relatives and friends.

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

Prince Albert Hepburn, 77

a resident of New Hope Drive, New Providence, Bahamas died on Tuesday, 23rd September, 2025 at the Princess Margaret Hospital.

He is survived by his children: Ancilla & Albert Hepburn, Tanya Freeman, Tamara Miller; brothers: Bruce, Lefred and Edward Hepburn; sisters: Vernell Rolle, Maureen Hepburn, Charmaine and Esterlee Thompson, Shantel Fenelus; grandchildren, nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives

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

Funeral Service for

TRAFFORD LANGTON

HILTON, 95

of Benson Crescent, Danottage Estates and formerly of Tarpum Bay, Eleuthera, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday 26th September 2025 at Holy Cross Anglican Church, Highbury Park. Officiating will be Rev’d Dr. Ethan P.J. Ferguson, Rector assisted by other members of the clergy. Cremation will follow

Trafford is preceded in death by his Parents: John Philip Hilton III and Sarah Rebecca B arnett Hilton; Siblings: John Philip Hilton IV, Rosena Gibson née Hilton, Ida Wells née Hilton, Mary Pinder née Hilton, George Roscoe Hilton, Norris Hilton, Trissie Knowles née Hilton; Son: John Langton Hilton; Daughter-in-law: Katherine Hilton; Granddaughter: Ashlee Hilton.

Memories of his life will forever be cherished by his, loving wife: Eva Louise Hilton née Godet; Children: Angela Cleare née Wells, Philip Hilton (Jacquline), Elizabeth Burrows (Gregory), Deryck Hilton, Stephen Hilton, The Honorable Mr. Justice Gregory Hilton (Sharlene); Grandchildren: Tara Cleare - LaNunziata (Jesse), Gregory, Stephen “TJ”, Adam, Tammi (Yale), Ge’Anne, Krystal, Randi, Lawrence “LT” (Rostovia); Great grandchildren: Kacey, Alijah, Jesse, Dominic, Jhett and Piper, La’Elle, Lai’Than and Le’Arra; Nieces: Alma, Sylvia, Sharon, Janice, Linda, Sandra; Nephews: Cecil, Glen, Jack, Anthony; Grandnieces and nephews: Cecile, Phillipa, Erica, Cecilee, John, Laverne, Indira, Roshan, Ravi, Keith, Carl, Colin, Clive, Chryslyn, Gayle, Carol, Laura, Neil, Kim, Mishka, Jennifer, Ordette, Glen Jr., Ginger, Rock, Allison, Regina, Philip, Shervin, Natasha, Laverne, Ian, Joann, Hosea, Janae, Ginette, Shari, Dj, Harrison, Marcus, Justin, Jared, C.J, all other great grand nieces and nephews and their families; Godsons: Quinn McCartney, Damian Gomez KC, Melvin Claridge; Other Family and Special Friends: The family of the late Ethlyn Baby Brown, The family of the late Lois Ellis, The family of the late Mary Quant, The family of the late Naomi Claridge, The family of the late Ed Godet, The family of the late Melvin Godet, The family of the late George Godet, John Godet and family, Maggie Moss and family, Ruby Graham and family, George Godet and family, Ralph Godet and family, Rosemae Bain and family, Rose Richardson and family, Hannah Gray and family, William Godet and family, The family late Herbert and Doris Burrows, The family of the late Katherine Hilton née Demeritte, Donna-lee Hilton, Kayla Hilton, The family of Charles and Angela Wallace, Glenn Bannister, The family late John and Talcina Winder, The family of the late Kinky Allen, Jannie Moxey and family, Anita Bernard, Theda Weech and family, Claudia Sands and family, Brian and Paulette Higgs and family, The family of the late Mr. and Mrs. Donald Archer, The late Lofton and Annie Russell and family, The late Robert Barlett and family, Carlon and Philabertha Carter and family, Malcolm Adderley and family, The late Henry Storr and Family, Richard and Ruth Demeritte and family, The late Oswald Ingraham and family, The late Dewitt and Romelda Carey and family, Edward Williams and family, The late Sammy Culmer and family, George and Pearl Edwards and family, The Honorable Philip Bethel and family, Rev James Moultrie and family, The late Bert Carey and family, Gladstone Patton and family, Charles Thompson and family, The late Rosevelt (Kim) Butterfield and family; Legal Profession: The Right Honorable Philip Davis and Family, The family of the late Sir Lynden Pindling and family, The Right Honorable

Hubert Ingraham and family, The Right Honorable Perry Christie and Family, The Right Honorable Dr. Hubert Minnis, The late honorable Arthur Hanna and family, The Honorable Glynes Hanna Martin and family, The Honorable Lisa Rahming and family, The Honorable Chief Justice Sir Ian Winder and family and Justices of the Supreme Court, The President of the Court of Appeal Mr. Justice Milton Evans and family and justices of the court of appeal, Sir Burton Hall and Family, Sir Hartmon Longley and family, Dame Anita Allen and Algernon Allen and family, Sir Michael Barnett and Family, Sir Oville Turnquest and family, The Retired Justice Dame Joan Sawyer and family, The late Henry and Dame Janet Bostwick and family, The late Sir Cecil Wallace and family, The Honorable Wayne Munroe, Retired Justice Rubie Nottage and family, Retired Justice Rhonda Bain and family, Retired Justice Neville Adderley and family, Retired Justice John Isaacs and family, The late Justice Neville Smith and family, Justice Bernard Turner and family, Retired Justice Joseph Strachan and family, Retired Justice Carolita Bethel and family, The late Justice Roger Gomez and family, The late honorable Arthur Hanna and family, Anthony McKinney KC and family, Allison Maynard Gibson KC and family, The family of the late Thomas Evans KC, Murrio Ducille KC and family, Carl Bethel KC and family, The late Maxwell Turner and family, Malcolm Adderly and Family, Charles and Visna McKay and family, Charles Mackey and family, Conrad Sweeting and family, The late Superinentant Edmund Hall and family, Retired Deputy Commissioner Douglas Hanna and family, Retired ACP Stephen Seymour and family, Reserve Assistant Commissioner of Police Ernest ‘Tillie’ Burrows and family, President of the Bahamas Bar Association Kahlil Parker Member of Parliament Lisa Rahming; Clergy: The Right Rev Bishop Laish Boyd and family, Retired Archbishop The Most Rev. Drexel Gomez and family, Bishop Gilbert Thompson and family, The family of the late Canon Neil Roach and Family, Canon Norman Lightbourne and family, Canon Peter Scott and family, Rev Dr. Ethan Ferguson and family, Rev Berkley Smith and family, St. Columba Anglican Church; Danottage Estates: The family of the late David and Rosemary Thompson, The family of the late Lloyd Dorsett, The family of the late Audley Carey, The Rev. Beryl Higgs and family, Hazel Jupp and family, Judy Thomspon and family, The late Harold (Gwendolyn) Munnings and family, Janice Henfield and family, Mr. and Mrs. Anton Sealy and family, The late Bruce Brayen and family, Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Gomez and Family, The late Eric Cooper and family, Adrian Archer and family, Charles Thompson and family, The late Frank Hanna and family, The late Mary McDonald and family, Tom Ferguson and family, The late Othneil and Carol Watson and family; Holy Cross: Pat Reid and family, Paula Holder and family, Beverly Wallace Whitfield and family, Patrick and Eula Edwards and family, Ruthie Adderley and family, Duke and Lillian Smith and family, the late Florence Gray and family, Sonia Bowe and family, The Johnson sisters, The late George Darville and family, The Holy Cross Family, Pastoral Care Ministry, The Family Circle of Prayer, ACM and ACW; Doctors: Dr. Agreta Eneas-Carey, Dr. Harold Munnings II, Dr. Vernard McPhee; Pa’s Caregivers: Donna Dyer James, Marlene and Maurine Henry, Sharon (Charmaine) Johnson, Careen Ebanks, Lakeno Strachan, Latoya Johnson; Notable Mention: Danottage Estates Association, The Holy Cross Family, The Bahamas Bar Association, The Soldier Road Boys Reunion Association, The Community of Tarpum Bay, The Berry Islands Community, Eva Hilton Primary School.

May his soul rest in peace!

Friends may pay their last respects at Bethel Brothers Morticians and Crematorium, #44a Nassau Street (TODAY) Thursday 25th September 2025 from 12:00 noon to 5:30 p.m. and at the church on Friday 26th September 2025 from 1:00 p.m. until service time.

Funeral Services for

SISTER ENA (Maria Joseph) ALBURY, O.S.B., 88

of Saint Martin Monastery and formerly of Lower Bogue, Eleuthera will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday 1st October 2025 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Boyd Road. Officiating will be Archbishop Patrick Pinder assisted by other members of the clergy. Interment will follow in St. Martin Monastery, Nassau Street.

Left to cherish fond memories of Sister Ena are her Benedictine Sisters of Saint Martin Monastery; sister: Mispah Edgecombe; brothers: Roland Sr., Glen, Paul, Michael, Thomas and Ronald (New York) Albury; and a host of other relatives and friends.

May Her Soul Rest In Peace!

Friends may pay their last respects at St. Martin Monastery, Nassau Street on Tuesday 30th September 2025 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and at the church on Wednesday 1st October 2025 from 9:00 a.m. until service time.

LYDIA “Lyd Lyd” STUBBS, 62

of Southern Breeze off Golden Aisles Road will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday 27th September 2025 at Southwest Cathedral, Carmichael Road. Officiating will be Bishop Ephriam Rolle, assisted by other ministers of the Gospel. Interment will follow in Lakeview Memorial Gardens and Mausoleum, J.F.K Drive and Gladstone Road.

Left to cherish Lydia memories are her children: Olivia and Garnett Saunders; Granddaughter: Tazzia Saunders; Sisters: Normalee, Vara Mae and Thomacena Stubbs; Brother-in-law: Dereck Christie; Nieces & Grandnieces: Sherrylyn Davis, Lisa Stubbs, Edris Stubbs, Derrie Lightbourne, Brenda Monroe, Karen Farrington, Edith

Curry, Shavon Moss, Shantel Major, Neko Major, Lakisha, Neymor, Shanta Davis, Deronique Christie, Precious Wilkins, Audrey Stuart, Vala Mackey, Donnika Stubbs, BiJan Stubbs, Vanderka Bain, Aleeyah Neymour, Empress, Amanda Moss, Alexis Greene, Meredith Stubbs, Johnice Moss, Johneesa Moss, Romona Gibson, Ramonelle Gibson, Noah Gibson, Serenity Stubbs, Amiyah, and Destiny Curry; Nephews: John Moss, Luther Moss, Ramon Gibson, Ladon Stubbs, Darvid Curry, Ryan Bastian, Davardo Curry, Anwar Stubbs, Tario Roberts, Michael Lightbourne, Marvin Major, Perry, Jeffon Stubbs, Garno Gibson and Kyeshon McKenzie; and a host of other relatives and friends

May Her Soul Rest In Peace!

Friends may pay their last respects at Bethel Brothers Morticians and Crematorium, #44a Nassau Street on Friday 26th September 2025 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and at the church on Saturday 27th September 2025 from 9:00 a.m. until service time.

Death Notice for PAULINE TYNES-HOLMES, 88

of Bellot Road and formerly of Pompey Bay, Acklins, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Monday, 22nd September, 2025.

She is survived by her sisters: Florazel Moncur, Nicholette Strachan, Jennifer Jones and Sheena Dawkins; and a host of other relatives and friends

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date

Funeral Service for Death Notices for

PHILIS NAIRN-KEMP, 42

of Sea Beach Estates, will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday 28th September 2025 at Hillview Seventh Day Adventist Church, Tonique William Darling Highway. Officiating will be Pastor Barrington Brennen assisted by other ministers of the Gospel. Cremation was held.

Philis is preceded in death by her Father: Philip Nairn and Husband: Jamal Kemp.

Carrying her memories are her Son: Jaden Kemp; Mother: Cleo Grant; Step-father: Leroy Grant; Brother: Cleophil Nairn; Sister: Philisia NairnChisholm; Step-brother: Andre Grant; Grandmother: Rosie Grant; Aunts: Michelle, Chimene, and Donna Grant, Jacquelyn Cox, Linda Duncombe, Eucharia and Catherine Nairn; Uncles: Claudius, Calvin, Errold, Melvin and Percy Grant and Hencil Ferguson; Cousins: Melissa & McKyle Grant, Megan and Michael Ingemansen, Kimberly Major, Cleopatra, Chacarvia, & Laytonia Cox, Winslownette & Mario Beckles, Alice & Victor Gittens, Glen, Lindon & Shelly, Dennis, Andrae & Desa Nairn, Brenton & Gillian Major, Sherell Major, Ansel Ferguson, Kedron & Janesta Nairn, Gowon & Royanda Nairn, LeShann Knight, Kendal Bethel, Claudine Delancey, Rev’d Daphne & Jerry Russell, Patrice, Lethera Nairn, Janice & Deron McKenzie, Dr. Indera & Christopher Hamilton, Lynden Johnson, Adecia & Shavanno Mullings, Allan Nairn II, Antonya & Hearn Duncombe, Allanelle & Marcion Williams, Kelalrico & Keniqua Burrows, Ketlinado & Chesternique Bullard, Antone Toote, Devern Nairn-Thompson & Vallon Thompson, Herbert & Brenda Nairn, Danielle & Andrew Richards, Alexandria Nairn, Giovanni Williams, Joshua and Eydan Hamilton, Jerado & Ruth Russell, Jerred and Grace Russell.

May Her Soul Rest In Peace!

Friends may pay their last respects at Bethel Brothers Morticians and Crematorium, #44a Nassau Street on Thursday (Today) 25th September 2025 from 12:00 noon. to 5:30 p.m.

(Retired Nurse)

THELMA LOUISE THURSTON, 83

of Avocet Ct., Eastern Estates, died at her residence on Sunday, 21st September, 2025.

She is survived by her son: Daryl Andrew Riley; grandchildren: Delano, Carlos and Daryl Riley; sisters: Ena Williams, Leonease Lightbourn and Johnnymae Thurston; brothers: Wendell, John, Edward, Thomas and Larry Thurston; and a host of other relatives and friends

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date

ROSE ANNA McMILLAN, 88

of Beatrice Ave., Sea Breeze Estates, died at her residence on Friday, 19th September 2025.

She is survived by her children: Brenda (Michael) Toote, Charlene Musgrove and Charles Gardiner; stepchildren: Edroy (Stephanie) McMillan, Denette McMillan, Beverley (Craig) Williams; grandchildren: Michael, Michelle, Brendan and Brendina Toote, Jasmine (Stepen) Clarke, Candice and Terez Musgrove, Branee and Brittany Gardiner, Angelica, Alaya and Asher-Craig Williams, Olivia McMillan; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Funeral Service for REV’D. JEROME LESLIE ROLLE, 90

of Hillside Park Road will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday 26th September 2025 at Salem Baptist Church, Taylor Street. Officiating will be Pastor Hueter Rolle assisted by other ministers of the Gospel. Interment will follow in Ebenezer Church Cemetery, East Shirley Street.

His memory will live on in the hearts of his loving wife: Gloria Eliza Rolle; 5 Children: Lynnia Rolle, Gathnie (Walter) Chea, Kara Rolle-Sturrup, Hornsby (Sheran) Rolle, Jerome (Laurie) Rolle Jr.; 21 Grandchildren: Sgt. Patrick Kemp, Arrendell Glinton, Leslie and Ebony Rolle, Charles Johnson, Asha (Inspector Carlos) Roberts, Kristin & Krystal Rolle, Kaymarra Strachan, Ashley, Austin, Felicia, Lesli and Morgan Rolle, Hornsby and Corey Rolle, Walter & Grace Chea, Eric, Sharrad and Daryus Smith; 25 Great-grandchildren: Kayshanique Rolle, Alicia Glinton, Patrick Jr., Shanell, Jonathan and Isaiah Kemp, Tanae Black, Clinique, Cavian, Cortez and Cameila Roberts, Desiree & Diory Pierre, Anejo Higgs, Mayvis and Jerome Rolle, Paris, Jermaine and Charlicia Johnson, Adrian Murray, Kiara, King, K’rhea, Kimaya, and K’Shawn Rolle; 2 Great-great-grandchildren: D’Kai Rolle and Sahara Black; 1 Brother: Harcourt “Rip” Rolle; 8 Nephews: Keith & Colin Rolle, Donald, Donzel & Doncott Aranah, Pierre Rolle, Jonathan & André Rahming; 10 Nieces: Janice Rolle, Marsha (Wilfred) Beneby, Kayla Rolle, Sandra (Haymish) Moxey, Natasha (Ellis) Bastian, Donjulie Aranah, Lisa Vaughn of Orlando, FL, Beverly (Thurman) Granville of Orlando, FL, Deborah Knowles, Georgette (Guion) Wallace; 1 Brother-in-law: Lorenzo “Donnie” (Zel) Lockhart; 4 Sisters-in-law: Edna Rolle of Orlando, FL, Julianne “Goldie” Aranha, Firstina Gibson and Marjorie Burton of Florida; Other Family and Friends including: Rev’d James and Cecelia Rahming and family, Rev’d. R. E. Cooper, Jr. and family and Mission Baptist Church family, the family of the late Enoch Backford Jr., Rev’d. Raymond Rolle & family, Rev’d. Garth Rolle & family, Rev’d. Heuter Rolle and family, Minister Valencia Huyler, the church family of Mt. Zion Union Baptist Church, Gambier, New Providence, the pastors, ministers and congregants of The Bahamas Baptist Union of Churches, Maria Bain, the descendants of the late Alpheus (Louise) Rolle, including the family of the late Warren L. Rolle, Helen, Ethel and Rhonda Rolle, Cleomi Deane and Emily Forbes; the descendants of the late Mabel (Charles) Green including Tony and Tamika McQuay, Beryl Gibbs; the descendants of the late Olive (Albert) Humes including Fr. Dwight (Nancy) Bowe, David, Jeffrey & Fr. Colin (Jamie) Humes, Keva & Brigitte Humes, Larry & Pastor George Bodie; the descendants of the late Simon (Mary) Rolle including Sislyn McIntosh and Ken Rolle of Inagua; Member of Parliament Mrs. Glenys HannaMartin, the family of the late Edwin & Edith Davis, Mark & Shandi Smith and family, Ronald and Preita Burnside and family, Mr. & Mrs. Ben Cunningham and family, Agnes Cooper & family, Shan Kelly-Cicelio, Grace Kelly-Cooper, Dr. Delton Farquharson, Dr. Eugene Gray, and many others too numerous to mention.

If we inadvertently excluded your name, please forgive us for the oversight. The family is truly grateful to all who shared their love and kindness with our beloved J. Leslie Rolle.

May His Soul Rest In Peace!

Friends may pay their last respects at Bethel Brothers Morticians and Crematorium, #44a Nassau Street on Thursday (Today) 25th September 2025 from 9:30 a.m.. to 5:30 p.m. and at the church on Friday 26th September 2025 from 9:00 a.m. until service time

Funeral Service For Marilyn Grathren Ferguson, 86

of Albury Close, Chippinhham, New Providence, Bahamas will be held at St. John’s Native Baptist Church, Meeting Street on Saturday, September 27th, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. Bishop Dr. Carrington Pinder assisted by other Ministers of the Gospel will officiate. Interment will follow in Lakeview Memorial Gardens, John F. Kennedy Drive & Gladstone Road, New Providence.

She was predeceased by her parents: Reverend Herbert O. Ferguson and Lueretha Joanna Cox-Ferguson.

Left to cherish her loving memories are her daughter: Michelle Ferguson; sons: Derek Wilson (Shantel), Llewellyn Ferguson and Othneil Wilson; grand daughters: Lakeisha Ranger, Vanessa Gibson-Mackey (Don), Ashley V. Carey and Dereka Wilson; grandsons: Derico Ellis and DeShawn Wilson; great granddaughters: Kenecia Mackey, Nairobi Wilson, JaLeah Gibson and Royal Morley; goddaughter: Danielle “Denise” Thompson; sister: Pastor Ruby Thompson; sisters-in-law: Ruby Tynes Ferguson, Elizabeth Ferguson and Thelma Ferguson of Miami, Fl; nieces: Chalavar Thompson-Evans (Tavari), Danielle “Denise” Thompson, Joanne Smith (Leonard)- Pompano Beach, FL., Jackie Wilkerson - Atlanta, GA.), MaryAlice Mackey (Gary)- Pompano Beach, FL.), Wanda Walker- Miami, FL., Deborah Hester, Theresa Ferguson, Leuretha Brown and Hazel Bullard; nephews: Pastor Ellington Ferguson, Reservist Sgt. 1902 Grenville Thompson (Princess), CPO Defense Force Calvin Thompson, Charles Thompson, Chevargo Thompson, Bishop Zendle Thompson (Pastor Judy), Shane Thompson, Shawn Thompson, Jeffery Gibbons - Pompano Beach FL, Dewitt Ferguson, Dwayne Ferguson, Dwight Ferguson, Bishop Byron Ferguson, Billy Ferguson and Theodore Ferguson; grand nieces & nephews: Grenville Thompson Jr., Shaquille Thompson, Iyesha Thompson, Juzenya Johnson, Shanazia Thompson, Selena Thompson, Sarah Thompson, Chance Thompson, Shekinah Ferguson, Elshadae Ferguson, Elkano Ferguson, Marcus Thompson, Jaydn Morris, Tavari Evans Jr., and Aria Evans; close relatives and friends include: Bishop Reginald Ferguson, Robert Wilson (Arlene), Pastor Dr. Wilfred T. Adderley, Bishop Dr. Carrington Pinder, Rev. Sabrina Pinder, St. Johns Baptist Cathedral ministers and members, The Cox, Tynes, Heasties, and Deveaux families; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Relatives and friends may pay their respects at Grace Funeral Home, #36 Rosetta Street, New Providence on Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and on Saturday at the Church from 9:00 a.m. until service time.

Funeral Service For Death Notice For

Zius Blaise, 75

a resident of Joe Farrington Road, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly from Bassin-Bleu, Haiti. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, 27th September, 2025, 2:00pm at Ebenezer Baptist Church, Fox Hill Road, New Providence. Officiating will be Bishop Laurent H. Papouloute Senior Pastor and other ministers of the gospel. Interment will follow in Old Trail Cemetery, Abundant Life and Soldier Roads, New Providence.

He was predeceased by his first wife: Mita Dolne Blaise; second wife: Noncilia Prophet Blaise.

He is survived by his wife: Mita Dolne Blaise; children: Misha Davis, Tania Blaise, Natasha Blaise, Gina Blaise, Wadner Blaise; grandschildren: Mikhaila Mita Sky Blaise, Oliver Nathaniel Johnson, Esnel Jr. Konnect Jean-Baptiste, Elaya Dior Jean-Baptiste, Kaven Augustin; sons-in-law: Anvi Willard Davis and Esnel Jean-Baptiste; daughter-in-law: Linda Blaise; god son: Peter Jr. Louis; brothers and sisters: Lavinia Blaise, Tosya Blaise, Sila Blaise, Vecelie Blaise, Piodel Blaise, Cerales Blaise, St Verti Blaise, and Cerondel Blaise; step sons: Youdy Desinor and Beby Desinor; step daugthers: Judith Desisnor, Eveline Geralda Desinor, Lenaise Canvas and Elisanetta Rosemond; niece: Liesmane Augustave, Celisia Pandjula, and Blaise Fauna Paul; nephews: Stano Augustave, Jean Manes Paul, Celi Franc Blaise; cousins: Guerline Melle, Denice Louis, Claire Louis, D’angelo Louis, Pedro Louis, Aiden Louis, Petter Jr. Louis and Dovin Louis; numerous friends and family includes: Ebenezer Baptist Church family, Pastor Laurent Papouloute and fanily, Juliana Prevelus, Elvie Camile, Batol, Jean, the Brapen crew; and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.

Relative and friends may pay their last respect at Rest On Funeral Chapel Ltd., #166 Kenwood Street, Mount Royal Avenue, New Providence on Friday, September 26th, 2025 from 10:00am - 6:00pm and again at the church from 1:00pm until service time.

Pergilus Noel, 62

a resident of Sandilands Village, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly from Bassin-Bleu, Haiti died at his residence on Sunday, 7th September, 2025.

He is survived by his wife: Gertha Noel; daughter: Lovemitha Noel; sons: Youll Frantz Noel and John Peter Noel; numerous nephews includes: Kenny Lhomme and Faslin Petit-Homme; and a host of other relatives and friends include: Marcellous Ocrius.

Funeral Arrangements are entrusted to Rest on Funeral Chapel Limited

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Passianne Jeune, 56

a resident of Cowpen Road, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly from Bassin Bleu, Haiti, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Wednesday, 17th September, 2025.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Death Notices For

Audrick Theard, 43

a resident of Carmichael Road, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly from Port-de-Paix, Haiti, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Tuesday, 9th September, 2025.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Lior C.N. Polycarpe, 1 year old

a resident of South Beach Drive, New Providence, Bahamas died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Monday, 15th September, 2025.

He survived by his mother: Germitha Louis Polycarpe; father: Techelet Polycarpe; sister: Tah’Norrie Polycarpe; brothers: Jermaine Peters’s and Wellence Guerrier; grandparents: Anglade Cooper, Evelt Louis Gerald, Marie-Ange Louis, Shandale McKenzie Grant and Simon Dieuvielle; numerous Godparents, Aunts, uncles, family, and friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Funeral Service For

Catherine Louise Colebrook, 107

affectionately

called

“Auntie Vese” “Cousin Vese” “Vese” “Vesa” “Ma Vese”

of Cumberland Place off Yamacraw Road, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly of Mastic Point, Andros, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, September 27, 2025, 10:30am at Final Hour Apostolic Cathedral, Fox Hill, New Providence. Officiating will be Rev. Dr. Robert L. Colebrook, Bishop George O. Fowler and Dr. Dolly King. Interment will be held in Woodlawn Gardens, Soldier Road, New Providence.

Left to cherished her memories are her daughter: Elder Loria Lightbourn; grandchildren: Rev. Dr. Dolly King, Avis, Clement Jr., Philip, Ruth, Cheryl, Dr. Alrena and Melba Lightbourn; Michelle and Deja Colebrook and Letitia Allen; great grandchildren: Lorenzo and Cyril (Terell) King; Doddridge Davis, Jeremy Lightbourn, Prenecha Lightbourn and Roland Lightbourn; great great grandchildren: Crystal, Syria, Timothy, Chyance and Taylor King; godchildren: Mavis Johnson and Alburn Rolle; special sister: Emma Pickstock; nieces: Essielena Gaitor, Miriam Johnson, Judith Colebrook, Rev. Sharon Colebrook; nephews: Edward (Paula) Carey, Wellington Saunders, Felix Saunders, Rev. Robert (Tonia) Colebrook, Stephen Colebrook, Dwight (Julia) Colebrook; grandnieces: Deloris Ferguson, Dora Culmer, Veronica Woodside, Hilda Woodside, Stephanie Mortimer, Thelma Smith, Elizabeth Fowler, Otterine Jones, Hazel Saunders Williams, Jade Colebrook, Andrea Colebrook, Dianne (Charles) Clarke, Dale Anderson (Edmund), Bulahmae Fowler, Doramae Clarke, Darnell Clarke, Karen Clarke, Annalee Antenor, Cheryl Rodgers (Tawari), Merideth Johnson, Doranell Russell, Min. Wendy Russell, Deborah Russell, Strachan (James) Russell, Kelly Hanna, Vivolor Hopkins, Valencia Bain, Monique Carey, Erika Carey, Santereque Bain, Shakera Saunders, Apostle Yvette Saunders, Natasha McClinton, Rapunzel Saunders; grandnephews: Clement Ferguson, Bishop George O. (Pastor Saveletta) Fowler, Rev. Christopher Saunders, Billy Saunders, Ricardo Cox, Kelsey Cox, Gary Russell, Dave Russell, Prince Hopkins, Dereck Hopkins, Cleveland (Karen) Godddard, Edward Goddard, Mario (Jessica) Goddard, Granville Hamilton, Collin Fowler, Dec. Gary Russell, Dereck Russell, Shazaray Saunders, John Wayne Johnson, Troy Johnson, Mark Johnson, Marvin Johnson, Kenneth (Portia), Durey, Dwight Clarke, Leon Saunders, Paul Carey; great grandnieces: Shantell Dames, Cutell Clumer, Vandette Brown, Jillien Mortimer, Kimberly Mortimer, Jennifer Lopez, Kachara Hanna, Dr. Kenva Fowler, Juanita Saunders, Carla Saunders, Natasha Saunders,

Antoinette Bullard; great grandnephews: Bishop Heath (Andrea) Fowler, Cerone Dean, Teriko Dean, Arthur, Shawn and Chrispin Culmer, Wellington Saunders, Trevor Stewart Saunders, Arthur Saunders, Pastor Edgburt Tinker; great grandnephews/ nieces: Groymko, Neko (Aisha) Russell, Tosi, Gary II, Garrett; Davinia; Leroy Jr.; Zaavan; Joshua; D’Angelo; Shekietra; Brashard Munnings; Dr. Trevonte Bain; Sadae Bain; Shakera Saunders; Shelquahn Davis; Titchito Saunders; Azouria Saunders; Kamari Davis; Albert Johnson Jr.; extended grandchildren (selected): William Evans, George Dorsett Jr., Sharon Dorsette Gibson, Kendell Dorsett Jr., Leroy Dorsett Sr., Patrice Dorsett, Rochell Pickstock; Shermane Bain; Torianne & Bobbeth Leron Colebrook; Richard (Janet), Patrick (Launa), Tyronne Lightbourn, Leashan Ferguson; Gail Curling; Cindy John; Monique Clarke; Shamara Williams; Sapphire Evans, Lannell Burrows, Stanley Jr., Shanley, Stanleaah Toote, Jovanna Evans, Larry Alcime Jr., Logan Johnson, Liam Johnson; nieces-in-law: Oralee Saunders, Estella Saunders; relatives and friends: Floranda Williams, Bishop Samuel Flower, Rev. Dr. Marjorie Lafleur, Florida Young, Coral Bostfield, Teargo, Valinda Jennifer Ward, Bishop Carl Oliver, Stephanie Brown, Veronica and Bertram Bowleg, Hon. Mario Bowleg, MP, Shaniqua Bowleg, Dr. Lynwood Brown, Rev. Isoline Colebrook Rolle, Rev. Roscoe Rolle, Lavern Rolle, Brendalee Rolle, Paulette Dean, Tyrone Flower, Diane Beneby, Peter Russell,Vernita Russell, Louise Hopkins, Elizabeth Burrows, Prince Hopkins, Ginder Hepburn, Dr. Joyus Pickstock, Tyrone (Ida), Wyde, Hugh Sr. Fowler, Ashton Sr., Byron, Jermal, Kara, Monique, Billy Martin, Hester & Sally, Lucius, Ivamae Ferguson, Alicitia and Willapearl Colebrook, Clifton Jr., Billy, Gaynell Sargent, Shirleymae Francis Apostle Evette (Natasha Carneta) Martin, Tino, Aundray, Mary Simmons of Mastic Point, Andros, Bishop Helen McPhee, Bishop Arnold & Vernita Josey, Rev. Gloria Munnings, Apostle Minvera Pickstock, Rev. Dr. Teddieann & Willie Stewart (Melbourne, Florida), Rev.Vanda Rahaming, Rev. Roslind Astwood, Bishop Stanley Ferguson, Prophet Patrick Miller, Bishop Reginald Ferguson, Rev. Ifill Russell, Minister Chryslee Rolle, Minister Tamara (Pastor William) Knowles-Haywood Larry & Carolyn Alcime; Stanley & Isula Toote, Colamae Missick, Dawn Bowe, Crystal Bowe, Shirnette Forbes, Arnette Maria Stuart, Mark, Mykari Jr., Maddison, Savanna, Marvin Kyle Johnson, Perry Forbes, Norman Beneby, Indira Sands, Cassandra Adderley, Margot Munnings, Maud Johnson, Monica Sweeting, Anthony Hall, Kennise Burrows, Sharon Fernander, Mr. & Mrs. Sherwin Stuart, Moore’s Island, Abaco, Dr. John Johnson, Dr. & Mrs. Kenneth Rodgers and the staff of Bahamas Vision Centre, Dr. Sherelle Ferguson and the staff of Advanced Family Medicine Centre, Nurse Sweeting, Dr. Deveaux, Nurse Charles and the EMTS of PMH, The New St. Paul’s Baptist Church, Free Community Baptist Church, Hosanna Church, Ocean Breeze Air Condition & Refrigeration, Happy Healing Homecare, The Catherine Florence Initiative, Families of Mastic Point Community, Martin, Fowler, Colebrook, Saunders, Johnson, Smith, Sweeting, Romer, Gaitor, Woodside, Oliver, Beneby, Simmons, Hall, Russell, Tinker, Munnings, Pickstock, Evans families. Families of Malcolm Road Community; Thompson, Evans, Burrows, Munroe, Smith, Scotts, Ching, and Mortimer families. The family sincerely apologizes for any names inadvertently omitted.

Viewing will be held on Friday in the Celestial Suite at Restview Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium Limited Robinson and Soldier Roads, New Providence from 10:00am to 6:00pm and on at the church from 9:00am until service time.

Funeral Service For

Elder Geraldine Johnson,

83 née Brown affectionately called “Dottie”

of Orchid Close, Seabreeze Lane, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly of Mangrove Cay, Andros, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 11:00 am at Zion South Beach Baptist Church, Zion Boulevard, New Providence. Officiating will be Pastor Tyrone M. Greene, “In Christ” Ministries (ICM) and Pastor Dr. Anthony Sampson, Zion South Beach Baptist Church (ZSBBC) assisted by Dr. Maria Bowe and Pastor Elvamae Johnson. Interment will be held in Lakeview Memorial Gardens, John F. Kennedy Drive and Gladston Road, New Providence.

She is survived by her son: Mr. Toriano T. Johnson (Renée Sherice); daughters: Ms. Kenva Cooper- Brown, Mrs. Akera Simms (Alvaro); step daughter: Ms. Petra Feaster; granddaughters: Mrs. Phillesha CooperMarshall (Stephon), Miss. Tori Johnson, Misses. Maquai & Jiori Feaster; grandsons: RBDF MM. Raymon Johnson, BDCS TCO. Tevin Johnson Sr. & Toriano Johnson Jr., Matthew Simms, Christian Farrington and Ravon Whymms; great grandsons: Caleb Armbrister, Tevin Ethan Johnson Jr., Christian Jr. and Crishon Farrington; adopted children: Thomas Dario Smith & family, Charppella (Craig) & Gaynell Rolle & family. Keria, Sonia, Joey & Joel, Kevin Feguson; brothers: Livingston Sr. (Victoria), Junior

(Diane), Carroll & Hilton Brown; sister: Veronica Mackey; sisters-inlaw: Betty Brown, Sheila, Lavetha & Kenva Johnson (Freeport); nephews: Dr. Stephon Brown (USA). RBDF Sr. Lt. Livingston Brown Jr. (RBDF Sr. Lt. Latoya), RBPF SUPT. Larry BROWN (Nastassia), RBPF INSP. Jason Brown (Kiesha), Kevin, Keith, Mario & Miguel Brown, Glenroy, Keith & Terrance Brown, Cedric & Irvin Brown, Ron White & Minky Bain, Simeon & Sterlon Mackey; nieces: BDI SUPERINTENDENT Keva Brown, SIOBHAN ROSE(Brian), Allison Mackey & Timolin Thompson (Eddie) Patrice, Dawn, Cicely Brown & Shelly Beadle (John) Maxine Brown-Green, Hazel Joseph, Edith Moss, Olive Lightbourne, Annamae Neilly, Qutell Henry, Pearl, Charmaine & Bettymae Brown, Nellie Bain, Bridgette Young, Shateka Jones, Karen & Vanadette White, Alitha Carrol & Nathaniea Brown, Cheryl Brown & Shenique Johnson; cousins: Rev. Tyrone M. Greene and the “IN CHRIST” MINISTRIES family, Ivamae, James & Albert Smith and family, Everette and the entire Strachan family, Tracy Butler & the entire Bain family, Leola Bullard and family, Lyndale and Dr. Kirk Lewis and family, B. J. Rose Jr. and the Wallace family, Bianco, TeAnjay, Shavanda, Candice, Rochelle, Nishi; extended families including nephews, nieces, and cousins, other relatives and friends: Bishop Ross Davis and family, Pastor Brackston Bowe Sr. and Zoar International family, the entire family of Edward Johnson, Sherwin Armstrong and family, Marsha and Phill Woods, the Martin family, Lunnon and Denise Gibson, family of the late Sir Arlington Butler, Corell Cleare and Carilee Rolle, Copter, George Soroka, the Charlton family, RBPF Insp. Coran Jennings, Craig Curry, Phillip Cooper and family, the Marshall Family, Pedro Pinder and family, Lanora Conyers and family, Jermaine Delancey and family, the Darville family, the Miller family, the Gibson family, the Heastie family, the Smith family, Bobby Miller, Alfred Wallace, the Congregation of Jehovah Witnesses, the communities of Orchard Close, Miller Heights, Culmer’sville, Union Village, Mangrove Cay, Bimini, Exuma, Hepburn Town, Eight Mile Rock and Freeport, the staff of Timeline Construction, the organizations of the RBDF, RBPF, BDI, BDCS, NIB, The Floating Bar Morgan Bluff Patrons. Thank you to everyone for your prayers, condolences, encouragement, love and support. May God bless you always.

Viewing will be held in the Serenity Suite at Restview Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium Limited Robinson and Soldier Roads, New Providence on Friday from 10:00am to 6:00pm and on Saturday from 9:30am until service time at the church.

Funeral Services For

Assistant Director of Labour

Mr. Kenneth Demetrius Wilkinson, 63

of Twynam Avenue, New Providence, Bahamas will be held on (TODAY)Thursday, September 25, 2025, 10:00am at Transformation Ministries, Dignity Gardens, New Providence. Officiating will be Bishop Dr. Trésor D. Rahming assisted by Rev. T. G. Morrison and Apostle Dr. Yvette K. Hall-Todd. Interment will be held in Lakeview Memorial Gardens, John F. Kennedy Drive and Gladstone Road, New Providence.

He joins eternally the following family members who predeceased him: Spouse: Rosalie Farrington-Wilkinson; Parents: Elva Wilkinson and Kenneth Wilkinson Sr.; aunts: Geneva Oliver and Althea Dean; uncles: Thaddeus Hall and Dutch Dean; cousins: Patrice Dean, Yukanori Oliver and Nurse Jaquette Johnson; nephew: Joshua Knowles.

He is survived by his daughters: Kendra Wilkinson-Smith, Reagan Wilkinson, Kennedy Wilkinson; son-in-law: Brandon Smith;

grand daughters: Braelynn and Phoenix Smith; sisters: Nicole Wilkinson-Scavella, Althea Wilkinson, Ingrid Wilkinson; brother: Omar Wilkinson; nieces: Winterlee Wilkinson, Peetra Scavella, Jade Knowles, Skylar Wilkinson; grand niece: Zuri Scavella-Rolle; nephews: Nico Scavella; grand nephews: Noel Scavella, Brayden Scavella; aunts: Rachel Edwards and Edna Simmons; uncles: Erskin Oliver; cousins: Pauline McCartney, Sidney McCartney, Shanika McCartney-Reid, Alladina Oliver, Alden & Philicia Chisholm, Kervin and Anya Oliver & Family, Shakera, Shantice and Keross Oliver, Crystal, Khyleigh, Terah, Sheldon, Taviro, Gabrielle, and Danielle Johnson, Ricky and Marlon Ingraham & Family, Yvette Todd & Family, Linda, Eddie, Steve, Randy, Shaft, Faye, Renee, April, Melony Dean & Family; close friends: Felix “Fly” & Mary Musgrove, Ernest “Tilly” & Gratchalyn Burrows, Terrance Hunter, Casta & Eileen Thomas, Cheryl Herron & Family, Latina Hall-Ferguson, Kenrick Woodside, Sharan Moss, Jacquelin Smith, Charles Forbes, Welton Louis, Donavon Colebrook, Denario McPhee, Troy Gardiner, Keva Nesbitt, Andrea McKenzie, Jermaine “Frog” Gibson, William “Muppet” Brown, Ricardo “Porkchop” North, Jimmy Clark, Keith Seymour, Debbie, Dashann, Laverne and Don Cleare, Tony and Frankie Adderley, Peter Scavella, Mama Daisy Farrington & Family, Stephanie Lightbourne & Family, Antoine Minnis & Family, Dwayne & Kim Kemp, Patrick & Erica Gardiner, Jayson & Natasha Clarke, Angela Smith, Linda Davis, Joseph Smith & Family, Kidada Jones & Family, Percy Vola Francis & The Shell Saxons Superstars Junkanoo Group, USAO Family, New Providence Institute of Legends family, American Eagle family, Twynam Avenue community, Bain Town crew, Masons Addition crew, Bridge-Inn Basketball crew, Priory Ground Basketball crew, Christie Park Basketball crew, Government Basketball League crew, The Department of Labour staff, The Ministry of Social Services family and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to name.

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

Funeral Services For

Arnold McKenzie, 87

of Sequoia Street, Pinewood Gardens, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly of Rolleville, Exuma, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, September 27, 2025, 11:00am at Kemp Road Ministries, Kemp Road, New Providence. Officiating will be Pastor Ivan F. Butler assisted by other Ministers of the Gospel. Interment will be held in Woodlawn Gardens, Soldier Road, New Providence.

He was predeceased by his wife: Mary McKenzie; daughter: Margo McKenzie.

Memories will forever linger in the hearts of his children: Lenora (Cordell) Carey, Sherrilyn McKenzie, Arnold (Sophia) and Alforn (Tanya) McKenzie; grandchildren: Bernard Rolle Jr., Shantell (Dewain) Powell, Lamond and Michael McKenzie, Marinique (Ari) Prospere, Ezekiah (Ashley) Edwards, Roger Strachan Jr., Rodia Saunders, Arnold III, Akeel, Arnisha, Aran, Arnaldo, Alforn Jr., Alfornique and Azariah McKenzie, Joeneshiah Adderley and Frederick Sands III; adopted daughter: Agnes McKenzie; adopted sons: Garfield Forbes, Jason Stuart, Byron Bastian; great grandchildren: India, Deshanno, Bernard III, and Kylie Rolle, Davargo Flowers, De’Asia Powell, Mi’Kayla Mi’Laysia and Ariah McKenzie and Avery, Ian and Eden Prospere; siblings: Francina and Nerline Nixon, Nellie and Dr. Inez Rolle B.E.M., Hughdon (Rosemary) Bowe and Turnquest McKenzie; nieces and nephews: Nelson, Prince, Dudley, Marvin Michelle, Ingermar Nixon, Shenequar (Timothy) Collie, Sonja (Vaughn) Jones, Lothieanne Bastian, Clement, Regina, Terrance, Jerome, Felicia, Anastacia and Bridgette Cartwright, Regina Moncour, Hughdon Jr., Adrian, and Shawn Bowe, Deidre, Drucilla, and Kenris Davis; grandnieces and grandnephews: Hartman, Rachel, Shantell, Kelly, Marco, Jason, Marvin, Tina, Deangelo, Clement, Antoinette, Chanta, Charlton Jr, Caleb, Lavonda, Kera, Deandra, Lashonte, Alita, Terrance Jr., Antonio, Anfernee, Tenisha, Shereen, Oshi, Sheena, Jerome Jr., Eltha, Ricardo Jr., Rikia, Cadyn, Lexi, Yvondeka and Vonisha Jones, Ingamar Nixon Jr., Aaron, Teah, Ianna, Timi, Italya, Pazaria and Azari Nixon, A’lani McPhee, Marchello, Brinique and Stephen; cousins: Pamela, Denise, Sue, Leah, Natasha, Gertrude, Kimberley, Debbie, Mirthlyn, Rochelle, Keva, Desma, Pyvonne, Delcie, Quinten, Bradley, Martin, Robert, Naomi, Doralyn, Hervis, Mildred, Hazel, Vanda, Joann, Rev. Douglas, Lavina, Ingrid, Erica, Maurine and family, Benjiman and Katherine McKenzie, Alvin Taylor and family, Shawn Rolle, Clothilda Knowles, Juliann Smith and Julian Knowles, Rev. Charles and Winnamae Rolle, Rolston Knowles, Edithmae, Eldora, Susan, Lunimae and Frank (Gwendolyn) Stuart, Judymae, Sharmine, Joan (Glen) Rolle, Decaldo Whylly, Naomi Curtis, Mildred Darville, Shirley, Adell, Sharon and Rochell Rolle; and a

host of other relatives and friends including: Brenda Burrows, Deborah King (Cat Island), Kaywana Rahming, Edrick (Carolyn) Rolle, the Mckenzie family, The Rolle family, The Bodie family, the Munnings family, Ms. Miller and Devonia Roberts; special thanks to: Kemp Road Ministries, Woodlawn Gardens, doctors and nurses at Princess Margaret Hospital, staff of P.M.H. Private Medical Ward, the Kemp Road community and the Rolleville community.

Viewing will be held in the Serenity Suite at Restview Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium Limited Robinson and Soldier Roads, New Providence on Friday from 10:00am to 6:00pm and on Saturday at the church from 9:30am until service time.

Benjamin Lewis Stuart, 41

of Rainbow Bay, Eleuthera, Bahamas and formerly of Grand Bahama, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, September 27, 025, 10:00am at Family Life Kingdom Center, Carmichael Road West, New Providence. Officiating will be Apostle Ryan Bethel assisted by Pastor Orlando Thompson. Interment will be held in Southern Cemetery, Cowpen and Spikenard Roads, New Providence.

Precious and fond memories will forever be in the heart of his parents: Johanzel & Paulette Stuart; brothers: Marvin & Joey Stuart; sister: Ana (Daniel) Forbes; grandmother: Lena Ann Johnson; niece & nephews: Keziah & Isaiah Bradley, Nathan, Ethan & Johnathan Stuart; uncles & aunts: Kevin (Janice) Johnson, Ethel (Godfrey) Knowles, Austin (Gia) Walker & Edna Rolle; grand uncles & grand aunts: Micheal & Tony Gordon, Paul Thompson; godparents: Wilkie Bartlett, Sharon Johnson & Marcia King; god sister: Shonnell Bootle; numerous other relatives and friends including: Julie Stuart, Sharry Bain, Marco & Kathleen Bain, Ondre Bain & Family, Michelle Johnson & Family, Breann Neely, Sinardo Deleveaux, Nadia Thompson, Prophet Arthur Duncombe & Family, Valerie & Pernell Poitier, Marcellas, Sandy and Shelley Knowles, Cara, Deondra & Anya Poitier, Christano & Oneil Johnson, Delvon Miller, Pastors Orlando and Clarice Thompson, Wendy Ambrister, Alma Lightbourne, Elaine Collie & Family, Rudy & Janet Gardiner & Family, Bethsheba Gibbs & family, Christine Stubbs, Marsha Saunders & Family.

Viewing will be held in the Celestial Suite at Restview Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium Limited Robinson and Soldier Roads, New Providence on Friday from 10:00am to 6:00pm and on Saturday at the church from 8:30am until service time.

Public Viewing For Death Notices For

Samuel Butler, 61 affectionately called “Uncle Sam”

of Flamingo Gardens, New Providence and formerly of Long Island, Bahamas will be held at Restview Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium, Robinson and Soldier Roads on Friday from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. Cremation will follow.

He is survived by his wife: Joan Juliette Scavella-Butler; sons: Samson and Bronson Butler; daughter: Bianca Butler; mother: Elva Miller: step daughter: Sara Keva Johnson; sisters: Delerese and Raquel; brothers: Dave, George, Ricardo and Paul; grandchildren: Samson Jr, Lydia, Bernardo, Omar, Omari and Omere; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Raymond Rupert Wright, 71

of Bay Cedar Avenue, New Providence, Bahamas died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Tuesday, September 23, 2025.

He is survived by his wife: Deborah Wright; son: Raymond Wright Jr.; daughters: Gia, Gail and Rayshorna Wright and Shanelle Gibson; grandchildren: Shae Bonaby, Seth and Rhianna Wright, Gabriella Marshall, Bridell Sweeting, Ravell Thompson and Tanisha FergusonDavis; and a host of other relatives and friends.

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

Cecil Alphonso Glinton, 71

of Plantol Street, New Providence, Bahamas died at the Princess Margret Hospital on Wednesday September 17, 2025.

He is survived by his daughters: Charmaine and Cecile Glinton; siblings: Merlene and James Glinton; grandchildren: Analise McPhee and Benjamin Clarke; and a host of other relatives and friends.

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

Funeral Service For Death Notice For

Mr. James Marshall Major, 74

of Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas and formerly of Roses, Long Island, Bahamas will be held on Friday, September 26th, 2025, 11:00 a.m. at The Chapel at Restview Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium Limited, #11-A Coral Road, Freeport, Grand Bahama. Officiating will be Father Oswald Ferguson.

Precious memories will linger in the hearts of his brothers: Carlos Major and Ernest Major; sisters-in-law: Melvinia Major and Violet Major; nieces: Natasha Major, Krista Douglas (Nassau), Nio-Schemique McIntosh, Vashti Major (Tennessee) and Kashela Major (Tampa, Fla.); and a host of other relatives and friends especially: cousin Geraldine Pickering.

Mrs. Valerie Annette Culmer, 82

of #7 Greening Glade, Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas and formerly of Ragged Island, Bahamas died at her residence on Saturday, September 20th, 2025.

She was predeceased by her husband: David Culmer; parents: Sheffield and Iva Wilson; sister: Carol Moxey; Brothers, Garfield Wilson, Alexander Wilson, Alden Wilson, Kent Wilson, Terrance Wilson and George Wilson.

She is survived by her daughter: Loren Madu; sons: John Wells and Douglas Wells; daughters-in-law: Lucita Wells and Lyndah Wells; sonin-law: Chima Madu; grandchildren: Andre, Ijahman, Henri (Lexis), Valerie, Tatyana, Layla and Sadie; great grandchildren: Ajah, Saint, Avaia and Emory; sisters: Eulah Burrows (Leon), Sheena Wilson and Konya Bascom; brothers: Lester Wilson and Sheffield Wilson Jr. (Monique); numerous nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

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

Wendell “Ted” Seymour, 65

Funeral Services for Abagail Juanita Louis,

a resident of Sarah Robinson Road off Farrington Road, will be held at New Redeemed Tabernacle Church of God in Christ, Cowpen Road & Refuge Court, on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. Officiating will be Bishop Tony L. Hanna. Interment follows in Southern Cemetery, Cowpen & Spikenard Roads.

Left to miss him and cherish his memories are his mother: Avis Wray; wife: Lorraine Seymour, née Foster; children: Desiree Seymour-Johnson, Wendy Seymour, Tia Seymour, Wendell Clarke, and Wendana Seymour; siblings: Deboarh Strachan-Ifrene, Bernadette Forbes, Harry Strachan, Stephen Strachan, Tiffany Barr, Hilton Rolle, and Samuel Rolle; grandchildren: Rosnia Seymour, Jasmine Ellis, and Dezario Seymour. Son-in-law: Delroy Johnson. Brothers & Sisters-in-law: Louis Ifrene, Brian Forbes, Kelly and Charlotte Strachan and Oralee Deleveaux-Rolle. Aunt: Betty Young and Uncle: Sharon Storr. Numerous nieces and nephews including: Keirra Charlemagne, Edward Strachan, Bianca Forbes and Briana Forbes-Pierre, Drake Strachan, Hannarose Strachan, and Shenique Rolle. Numerous cousins including: Bradley Cooper Sr. & Family, Lauretta Smith, David Davis, Jenniemae Mathurin, Levoyn and Vanria Gibson, and Virginia and Richard Bowe, Bethsheba Gibbs, Tyrone Wright, Ikena Poitier, Arnold, Basil, and Cleveland Ferguson, Lorana Sears, Creola Johnson and Sherita Wright, Clarise Ferguson and Glen and Phillip Wright, Valerie Thurston and Joel Higgs, June, Lluella and Hannah McPhee & Family. Numerous grand cousins including: Anton, Anwar, and Andrew Smith, Jr., Bradly Cooper, Jr., Knastachia Saunders, Levoyn, Jasmine, Audrick, Faith, and Lavonte Gibson, Christopher, Chrystal, and Christian Mathurin, Alexis Cartwright and Chadwick Davis. Grand uncle: Ira McPhee. Special friend: Alexandria Deshan Woodside. Other relatives and friends including: Ms. Pauly, Bishop Tony L. Hannah & Family, Everette Thurston & Family, Keveena and Ke’ijah Whymns, Denise and Dwinisya Smith, Jonbene’t McKenzie, Carmelo Strachan, Kemuel Hart, Mr. Hepburn & Family, Mrs. Carey & Family, Mrs. Outten & Family, Sears Family, Neely Family, Colebrooke & McPhee Family, Rolle Family, Smith Family, Johnson Park Seventh Day Adventist Church Family, and a host of other relatives 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 9:00 a.m. until service time

65

a resident of Burial Ground Corner & formerly of Exuma, will be held at New Birth Ministries, Fire Trail Road, on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Apostle Cyprianna Rolle, assisted by other Ministers of the Gospel. Interment follows in Southern Cemetery, Cowpen & Spikenard Roads.

She will be lovingly remembered by: Husband: Alex Louis. Son: Ameko Bethel (Brequel Morley). Daughter: Alicia (Jeremy) Sands Sr. Granddaughters: Amara Francis & Brielle Bethel. Grandsons: Amarion Munroe & Jeremy Sands Jr. Sisters: Choral Bastian, Prof. Vandolyn (David) McIntosh, Edith Daxon, Angela Bethel & Patsy Ferguson. Brother: Jerome Bethel. Stepchildren: Alex & Avenel Louis. Nieces: Chantara (Delon) Clarke, Dr. Davina (Hiram) Turner, Rodesha Daxon, Kenva Adderley & Family, Portia Minus & Family, Lynn Donaldson & Family, Vantura & Donita Thompson & Family, Shandera Marshall & Family, Helen Morley, Cheryl Pinder, Janet Newbold, Joan Bethel, Sharon Smith, Jennifer & Aniya Dames. Grandnieces: Chenniah Toote, Chloe & Layla Bastian, Hailey Turner & Macaiah Clarke. Grandnephews: Dawson, Kruiz & Kole Bastian & Malachi Clarke. Sister-in-law: Etoy Bethel. Cousins: Bathsheba Stewart & Family, Michael Cooper & Family, Josephine Parker & Family, Rhoda Hanna & Family, Manna Honore & Family, Family of the Late Edna Tinubin, Jessie Saunders & Family, Firstina & Family, Martha Rolle & Family, Rudolph, Nigel, Johnathon, Joshua, Maxwell, Isaac, Enoch, Ezra & Elisha Rolle, John & Benjamin Walks, Lilamae & Lorann Rolle, Charmaine Bodie, Genester Roberts, Janet Walks, Angela Gordon, Esther Johnson. Numerous Relatives & Friends Including: Debra Pinder, Paulette Borghardt, Vanessa Hield, D’Lisa McKenzie, Nyoka Prince, Tiffany Taylor & Family, Sylvana Rahming, Edwin Poitier & Family, Charlene Ferguson & Family, Shenique Campbell, Ministry of Tourism Staff, Rolle Town Exuma Community, Burial Ground Corner Family, Pett Lane & McCullough Corner Family, Sandy Lane Family, Mr. & Mrs. Berkley Morley, Elton Johnson, Tavares Smith, Ashton Adderley, Marzelle & Christopher Francis.

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

Funeral Services for

Iris Idalia Rigby Williams, 93

a resident of Williams Drive off Cowpen Road & formerly of Blue Hills, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos, will be held at Evangelistic Temple, Fourth Terrace East Centreville, (TODAY) Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. Officiating will be Rev. Dr. Vaughan Cash. Interment follows in Woodlawn Gardens, Soldier Road.

She is predeceased by: her life Partner and Husband of 52 years: Alexander Dewey Williams. 4 Sons: Andrew Anthony (1994) Edgar Livingston (1997), Prince Wilfred (2020), and Ricardo Raynour (2024). 1 Granddaughter: Tanya Thompson (2005). 2 Stepchildren: Ina Elizabeth (2003) and Patrick Alexander (2010).

Left to cherish her memories, 1 Son: Godfrey Williams (Marsha); 5 Daughters: Dr. Kathleen & Esther Williams; Winifred Tetteh-Owusu (Voxmus) and Wilda Kennedy (Benmore); 1 Stepdaughter: Francita Gould (Gerald Sr.). 5 Grandsons: Simeon (Candie); Savendel; Godfrey Jr.; Travis (Shavonnia) & Kristopher Williams. 10 Granddaughters: Travia Major; Theameaka (Dudley) Francis; Tadia (Mark) Knowles; Tamara (Didier) Rolle; Tara Burrows (Rudolph); Tekeya Mitchell; Tafarrah, Sharvane and Takisha Williams, and Tiawanna (Rodger) Pruitt. Greatgrand Sons: Jere, Zuri, Kentron, Treyvon, David, Zyon, Jonathan, Joshua, Romero, Taj Makai, Tawarii, Prince. Great-grand Daughters: Lyric, Betje, Taniah, Taliyah, Daijanae, Genesis, Geniah, Taina, Ederia, Ameerah, Aiya, Alora. 2 Great great grands: Chloe & Carly Dunn. 1 Brother James Young. 2 Nephews: Arthur (Joe) Stubbs and Barry Wallace. 8 Nieces: Penditha Forbes, Rosita Turner, Violet StubbsPace, Toni Stubbs Albury, Annamae Forbes-McFarlane, Annamae Gilbert, Enid Sands and Sheryl Beneby. 8 Step granddaughters: Diane Marshall, Bettyann Rubio; Ruth Williams, Carolyn Adderley, Monica Williams; Sonia Rios, Barbara Milord and Allison Darling. 10 Step grandsons: Patrick & Charles Williams, Irvin & Benjamin Wilson, Bradley & Desmond Strachan, Micah Dames, Ashley Ingraham, Rashaad Thompson & Gerald Gould Jr.; A host of other relatives and friends including: The Woods Family; Susan “Aunty” Marshall & family; Eral Whitfield Family; Phylis Cambridge & family; Pastoral Staff & Membership of Evangelistic Temple; ET Intercessory Prayer Team; Myrtle Swann Family; The Handfield and Williams descendants of North Caicos; Arthur & Jacqueline Dorsette; Sister Linelle Thompson & the Burrows family; Emily Cash Roberts & Family; Priscilla Sands; Tony Joseph; Archbishop & Mrs Ross Davis& family; Dr. Phil Huyler, Bahamas Down Syndrome Association; Seniors on the Move; the Williams & Howell Descendants of (Blue Hills) & Rigby Descendants (Five Cays) Providenciales, Turks and Caicos; Nurse Patricia Maycock;

and The staff of Oxford Medical Centre.

Friends paid their last respects at Demeritte’s Funeral Home, Market Street, from 1-6:00 p.m. on Wednesday & can pay their respects (TODAY) Thursday at the church from 9:00 a.m. until service time.

Private Funeral Service for Rachel Vernita Thompson, 89

of Bamboo Street, Pinewood Gardens, formerly of Deep Creek, Eleuthera, will be held on Thursday, September 24th, 2025, at Harmony Christian Fellowship. Officiating will be The Reverend Samuel Brown, assisted by other Ministers of the Gospel. Rachel is predeceased by her parents, Harold Thompson and Maude Taylor, as well as her beloved son, Theodore Thompson.

She will be lovingly remembered by, Daughter & Son-in-law: Valerie and Enrique Malca; Grandsons: Harold and Brandon Wilson; Grand daughter-in-law: Anelys Wilson; Great-Grandchildren: Liam and Dior Wilson; Sisters: Elizabeth Brown, Doreen Thompson, Geraldine Anderson, Esther Larrimore, and Cynthia Thompson-Stewart; Brothers: Arlington Alphonso Anderson and Samuel Brown; Nieces: Pandora, Singleton, Marlin, Kenris, Karen, Kasa, Denise, Ellamae, Nadine, Sandra, Youlanda, Nickerra, Anstacia, Avenker, Veronica, Monique, Mitzie, Christine, Audrey, Cathy, Elise, Deonfaye, Shanny, and Chrishna; Nephews: Alphus “Ali,” David, Chris, Steven, Dennis, Francis, Sandford, Randolph, Jeffery, Terrence, Jeremy, Marco, David Jr., Gregory, Temiko, and Keith; She also leaves behind cherished friends and extended loved ones, including: Her Best Friend: Alice Symonette Erma Panana & Family Nashante and Victoria Fisher George, Rosetta, John, and the entire Wilson Family Rev. Dr. Gwendolen Greenslade & Family. Special Thanks are extended to her faithful neighbors: Mr. Tony Ferguson & Family, Pastor and Nurse Gray, The Major Family, Cyril Anderson & Family of Deep Creek, Eleuthera; Dr. Crispin Gomez; and South Beach Community Nursing. Rachel’s memory will forever be treasured by those who loved her, and her life will continue to inspire through the legacy of faith, kindness, and devotion she leaves behind.

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS ARE BEING HANDLED BY DEMERITTE’S FUNERAL HOME, MARKET STREET. THERE

Funeral Services for

Harriet Savilda Johnson, 66

a resident of Harthorne Road, Oakes Field & formerly of New Bight, Cat Island, will be held at World Outreach Ministries, Charles Saunders Highway, on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Apostle David S. Butler, assisted by Rev. Shane Taylor & other Ministers of the Gospel. Interment follows in Southern Cemetery, Cowpen & Spikenard Roads.

Left to cherish Harriet’s memories are her four Children: Shanta Clarke, Shon Johnson, Anthon Poitier and Princess Musgrove; four Sisters: Princess Gilbert, Madelin Darling, Rosemary Cartwright and Joan Dean; Brothers: Rufus Johnson and Anthony Johnson; Grandchildren: Lorenzo Stuart, Leah Clarke, Lashan Clarke, Lael Clarke Junior, Trazeila Johnson, Elijah Musgrove and Jeremiah Saintamar; Daughter-in-law: Tameka Johnson; Son-in-law: Lael Clarke; Sister-in-law: Jennifer Johnson; Brother-in-law: Sidney Darling; One Aunt: Merline Gilbert; Nieces and nephews: Charlie Gilbert, Lorna Butler, Lorine Miller, Dave Miller, Gina Linden Gilbert, Pamela Bullard, Rodney Darling, James Darling, Cindy Darling, Crystal Darling, Luke Johnson, Monica Knowles, Samantha Simms, Steve Dean, predeceased Quinton Dean, Taminco Dorsett, Melissa Dean, Justin Pratt, Tiska Ramseur, Brendon Johnson, Shantell Humes, Jeremy Johnson, Chirstina Johnson, Joshua Johnson, Rufus Johnson, Bentom Johnson, Elton Johnson, Sharon Johnson, Lavaughn Higgs, Chantell Johnson, Shemona Adderley, Valarie Wilson, Lemuel Johnson, Shawn Johnson; Cousins: Daniel Wilson, Alfred Wilson, Patrick Wilson, Andy Wilson, Matthew Wilson, Alice Smith, Freddy & Arthur Minns Agnes Ferguson, Maxine Curling, Dian Minns, Kelly (Bunny) Murphy, Vernita Morley, Raymond, Willamae & Alfred McKenzie, Roston Newton, Linda Morley, Jeffery Moss, Leroy Moss, Terrance Moss, Michael Moss, Freda Moss, Monique Moss, Joe Gilbert, Michael Gilbert, Wendell Gilbert, Carolyn Dorsett, Sharon Gilbert, Vernice Gilbert, Christine Gilbert, Ruben Gilbert, Mearlene Gilbert, Angela Pennerman-Gaitor, Eleanor Pennerman, Andrew Pennerman, Christine Pennerman-Young, Anthony Pennerman, Kevin (Sharon) Pennerman and Leslie Robinson, Onan Johnson, Brady Johnson, Timothy Johnson, Medris Johnson, Florance Johnson, Jackie Johnson, Ruth Williams & family, Oris Strachan & Judy Stripe; a host of other relatives & friends including: the entire New Bright Cat Island Community especially Arlington Gilbert, Bearthelle Walkes, March and Virginia Rormer Paula and Ingrid Rormer Pompy Johnson, Paula Thurston, Ruth Williams, The Russell Family, The Wilson Family,

Miss Daphaney Johnson for Fort Charlotte also Minister Alfred Sears

The staff at C.R. Walker Secondary School, Rubein Darling, The Anatol Rodgers High School Family, World Outreach Ministry Family, Church without Walls Family, People’s Assembly, The Chippingham Community, Final Hour Ministry along with the birthday club girls.

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.

Wendell Obediah Walkes Jr., 45

a resident of Palm Tree Ave., will be held in the Chapel at Demeritte’s Funeral Home, Market Street, on Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. Officiating will be Rev. Dr. Stephen E. Thompson. Cremation will follow.

Cherished memories will always linger in the hearts of his, Mother: Donnamae Walkes; Brother: Corey Walkes; Sister: Kathrina WalkesPratt; 5 nieces: Jasmine & Samara Frett, Courtney, Sierra, Salina Walkes; 4 uncles: Mr. Anthony Miller, Mr. Jeffery Saunders, Mr. Ben & John Walkes; 2 aunts: Ms. Janet Walkes & Ms. Pearline Miller; a host of other relatives & friends including: Monique Bullard, Big Mac, Water, Shugg, Da Red Door (Breakfast Crew), Da Cheers Crew, Allan Pierre, Mr. Jason Saunders, Ms. Urias Seymour, the staff of Gerald Cash Primary, Ministry of Education Security Division, Neighbours & Friends of Palm Tree Ave.

Friends may pay their last respects at Demeritte’s Funeral Home, Market Street, from 1-5:00 p.m. on Wednesday & on Thursday from 9:00 a.m. until service time.

Death Notices

for

Mr. Thaddeus Evangelus Strachan, 87 affectionately called ‘T.Strachan”

went to his rest on September 22, 2025.

Left to cherish many memories and stories, his son: Michael (Isabella), daughter-in-law: Denise Strachan; grand-daughters: Crista Strachan, Crystal (Richard) Flint; grandson: Giovanni Strachan, Andrew, Dereck, Judy and Kali Moss; in-laws: Althea Neilly and Margaret (Ricky) Castleberry, Kenneth Moss; mother-in-law: Nellie Moss; cousins: Sidney (Barbara) Dorsett, Dr. Gabrielle Dorsette Pena, Lorenzo McCardy, Celo Joseph, Mathurine Bernard, Brittany Strachan (Mici), Sandra Johnson, Yvonne Castillo, FA Strachans’ children, Moya, Gail, Janet, Huey and Gregory, longtime Pal Vincent and Patricia Curry and children, Vincent Jr., Joette and Mandell, Lynnette and Brian Williams, Ernestine Stubbs and Jade Sands, The Immigration Family and the most fantastic and loving nurses on the planet at Geriatrics, who cared for dad “dearly” in his last days. Sleep on dad, see you soon.

A memorial is planned for a later date.

Franklyn Wilton Williams, 77

a resident of Baillou Hill Road & formerly of Grand Bahama, died at PMH on Tuesday, September 23, 2025.

Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Death Notice For

Jude Nathan Treco, 59

of Adam Street, New Providence, Bahamas died peacefully at his residence on Thursday, 11th September, 2025.

He is survived by his father and mother, Milton and Dorothea Treco; daughter, Vanessa Treco; sisters, Patricia Anne Treco-Knowles and Joan Anastasia Treco; brothers, Anthony Scott Treco (Grace) and Andrew Christopher Treco (Marsha); aunts, Maxine Ritchie, Antoinette Carroll (Raliegh), Bernadette Knowles (Charlton), Patricia Harding, Perpetua Jones, Juanita Delaney (Ricardo), Frances Smith (Eulys), Thelma Washington, Mavis Treco, Kathleen Treco; uncle, Neville Chamberlain (Lindy) Burrows Jr. (Annamae); nieces, Samantha TrecoSmith and Phylesha Knowles; nephews, Krys Treco, Scott Treco and Tylar Treco; cousins, Marlene Ritchie-Knowles, Jennifer, Martin and Lincoln Ritchie, Marie Burrows-Turner, Melissa Burows, Janet Ritchie-Fountain, Joye, Roger and Robert Ritchie, Julie Ritchie-Bingham, Monique BurrowsGlinton, Felena Burows, Neville Chamberlain (LJ) Burrows III, Robert and David Pellerin, Brandon (Joedy) Carroll, Jolene Carroll-Bramwell, Antoine, Cameron and Robin Knowles, Nicole Harding-Pinder, Nevin Harding, Cynthia Treco-Bodie, Travis and Karah Jones, Nicolai Delaney, Raquel Delaney-Major, Benita Delaney, Celine Smith, Kevin and Paul Washington, Lynn Washington-Jackson, Ambrose, Bridget and Bernard Cartwright, Helen Cartwright-Hepburn, Rosie Cartwright-Pinder, Georgianna Cartwright-Darville, Leonard, Michael, Herman, Andrew, Mark, Nelson and Lorenze Cartwright, Agnes Grant-Dillet, Fredericka Grant-Jimenez, Marsha Grant-Chriswell, Meta Grant-Chea, Estelle Grant-Campbell, Monty Grant, Kathryn Cartwright-Knowles, Frances Cartwright, Amarylis Treco-Knowles, Perdencia Treco-Fox, Bernadette Treco-Darville, Jennifer Treco-Knowles, Lolita Treco-Knowles, Cynthia Treco and Amanda TrecoCarroll; special friends, Albert & Debra Saunders, Adrian Mitchell, Scott Cartwright, William (Gruff) Pinder, Sean Cartwright, Mark Smith, Mark Eldon, Julie-Andree Pellerin, Mr. Angelo Butler, Ms. Lisa Butler, Christina Smith, Kaylee Dawkins, Michelle Liu, Theresa Haven, Bryan Russell, Mrs. Katherine Solomon & The Adastra Gardens Family; neighbors & friends: Mrs. Joyce Dorsett & Family, Mr. & Mrs. John Bowleg, Mr. & Mrs. Wycliff Albury & Family, Mr. Dino Albury & Family, The Butler Family and the Parish Community of St. Anselm’s Catholic Church; special thanks to: Dr. Kandis Bannister and Father Noel Clarke.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to The Cancer Society Of The Bahamas, P.O. Box 6539, Nassau or St. Anselm Roman Catholic Church Building, P.O. Box F.H. 14389, Nassau in memory of Jude Nathan Treco.

A funeral service will be held in his honour at St. Anselm Roman Catholic Church, Bernard Road, Fox Hill, Nassau on Saturday, 4th October, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.

Arrangements by Kemp’s Funeral Home Limited.

Funeral Services for Patricia Cesley McKenzie-Saunders, 60

of Bellot Road, will be held on Saturday, September 27th, 2025, at Mt. Horeb Baptist Church, Sandy Port, Nassau, Bahamas at 11:00a.m. Officiating will be Rev. Samuel D. L. Symonette, assisted by Other Ministers of The Gospel. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Gardens Cemetery, Soldier Road.

Patricia was preceded in death by: her parents, Freddie and Cleora McKenzie, and her brothers Sherwin, Leslie, Roy, Dereck, Charles McKenzie, and Tyrone Adderley.

She is survived by her loving husband: Rodger Saunders; Children: Sub-Lieutenant Antonio Adderley (Tamika, Attorney-at-Law) and Antonique Adderley-Miller; Grandchildren: Mikye, Eton, and Aaron Adderley; Jayden and Jayce Miller; Siblings: Angela (Anthram) Rolle, Fred (Kera) McKenzie, Ernestine (Spence) Fernander, Bernadette (Richard) Sears, and Patrice Roberts; Nieces and Nephews: Danita (Romel) Smith, Inspector Donnalee Butler, Attorney-at-Law Antania Rolle (ASP Demetrius Taylor), Former Inspector Alfredo (Juliea/Alcaina) Rolle, Dwayne, Bianca, Claynell, and Alfred McKenzie, Perez (Terrell - Able Woman) Johnson, Ariel and Decadia Fernander (Michael/Stassi Doyle), and Tevin Roberts. She also leaves behind numerous great-grandnieces and nephews. Uncles and Aunts: Herman (Sylvia) Rodgers, Rosalind Rodgers, Cecilia McKenzie, Lenora Johnson, and Maria Rodgers; First Cousins: Bradley, Dudley, Basil, Sarah, and Nezlene McKenzie and family; Gloria Rolle and family; Bloneva Rolle and family; Sandra McKinney; Arazaretta Rolle-Cook; Idena Thurston; Joycelyn Mackey; Anthony and Tyrone McKenzie; Kirk (Latoya) Moss; Coral (Philipe) Colebrooke; Jeffrey, Willard (Lakeisha), Winston, and Carlton Johnson and family; Dr. Barbara Rodgers (Anthony) Newbold; Pedro (Bonnie) Rodgers; Ricardo Rodgers; Kathrina (Ralph) Munroe; Dr. Nakeisha Rodgers; Sheryl McIntosh; Andrea Cartwright; Ainthia Bethel; Roosevelt Rodgers; Vandyke Rodgers; Ricardo Rodgers, Debra, and Ruth Rodgers; Other close relatives and friends include: Mr. Simon Wilson (Financial Secretary), Mr. Jack Thompson (Permanent Secretary), Ms. Barbara Zonicle (Treasurer), Ms. Eugenia Cartwright (Past Treasurer), Mrs. Donna Delancy (Retired Acting Treasurer), Mrs. Jennifer Carey (Human Resource Manager, Public Treasury), Dellarice Roberts, Leona Davis, Burnell Rolle, Lester Stuart, Sidney (Prenell) Henfield, Alimae and Charles McPhee, Gardina Collins, Valerie Poitier, Janette, Derek, Vanessa, Antoinette Raymond, Burton, Jennifer and Jessica McKenzie, Christine Cleare, Yvette Clarke, Lawronamae Strachan, Maria Rahming, Patrice Moxey, Tyrone Forbes, Shavaun Bain, Ruth Munroe, Catherine Pinder, Michael and Cardinal Fernander and family, Roderick (former ASP), Jacklyn, Arlene, Ignatius, Charlene, and Charles McKenzie, Carnie Gibson, Anthea Gardiner, Kevan Ferguson, Sharon and Isadora Henfield, Deloris (Kendrick) Kemp, Donna, Mrs. Fox (former Supervisor, Abaco Treasury Department), Roshell and Karen Dean, Myron and Deidra Saunders, Wesley Saunders, Pabel Saunders, Rojay and Aritha Saunders, and Raymond Saunders. Special mention is also made of: The South Andros Senior High Class of ‘84; the Henfield, Kelly, Sturrup, Smith, McKenzie, Edgecombe, Forbes, Burrows, Duncombe, Nottage, Lundy, Neely, Ferguson, Rolle, Rodgers, and Stuart families of South Andros; the Ministry of Finance and Public Service Department; the Public Treasury staff; Bahamas Faith Ministries and families; the Customs Department, especially the Human Resources Department; Mount Horeb Baptist Church family, Pastor Samuel Symonette and family, Minister Linda Smith, Minister Walter and Terry Wilkinson and family, Minister Jeffrey Pratt and family; and Jarol Investment Limited and family.

Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at Evergreen Mortuary located on Parkgate and Village Road on Friday, September 26th, 2025 from 10:00a.m. to

5:00p.m. and again at the church on Saturday, from 10:00a.m. until service time

Sherry Yvonne Brown, 57

of Havens Road off Soldier Road, will be held at Pilgrim Baptist Church, St. James Road, on Saturday, September 27th, 2025, at 11:00a.m. Officiating will be Sr. Pastor Leroy N. Major, assisted by Pastor Kenrick Curtis. Interment will follow in Old Trail Cemetery, Abundant Life Road.

Left to cherish her memories is her Husband: Arlington Brown; Daughter: Cherahyl Brown; Sons: Arlington Jr., Ashton, and Aldre Brown, Jevon Brown (Stepson); Mother: Ellamae Knowles; Father: George Taylor Junior; Brothers: Police Sgt. 2285 Sterlin Knowles, Deangello Knowles (Crooked Island), Kendrick, Kemuel Kemp, Gregory, Dereck (Monique), Trevor (Samantha) and Ricardo Miller and Dwayne Taylor; Brother-in-law: Christopher Brown; Sisters: Sophia Steadman, Teesha Taylor, Valencia (William) Bodie, Dezerine Smith, Marsha Hall, Maple, Jennifer and Vercine Taylor, Deandrea Knowles; Sisters-in-law: Arrieouna, Linda Brown, Judy Taylor, Frances Deal, Gloria Hall, Betty Butler, Claudia Knowles, Opal Knowles, Monique Miller; Uncles: Oriel (Anne) Knowles, Peter (Kendrinique) Ferguson, Clayton Knowles; Aunts: Carolyn (Cornelius) Miller, Angela and Renee Clarke, Elvina Knowles; Grand Aunts: Malvese Knowles, Viola and Emmerine Gray, Patricia (Ormand) Thurston, Kathleen Rahming; Grand Uncle: Harold Gray; God Father: Rev. Hilton Pinder; Nephews: Jayden Knowles, Shamar Rolle-Knowles, Deangello Knowles Jr., Dr. Shavano Steadman, Valdez Miller, Kendridge, Kayden Smith, Jeffrey Clarke, Edward, Teon Nicolls, Kayden Whylly, Ujammaa Johnson, Shaquon Major, Louis Taylor, Troy Smith, William Jr., Trevaughn, Vandero Bodie, Rayvante Deal, Obediah Rolle, Omar Hall, Antonio Brown, Rashad Ferguson, Greg (Rontre), Delano, Tavario Sr/Jr, Miller, Ricardo Johnson, Da’Caro Miller, Roman, Kendal, Christopher, Michael, Christelle, Shamma, Sydney, Matteo, and Josia; Nieces: Laniskah Knowles, Shanon Steadman, Lakeedra Smith, Trenay Miller, Tiarra, Kiarra Bodie, Alisha, Shanika and Claudette Taylor, Rayandra and Kiante Deal, Stacy and Shantel Brown, Koressa and Bianca Hall, Alessa James, Tanisha, Azaii, Da’Kazia Miller, Azzaria Sweeting, Antionette BrownDupuch, Shaquelle Taylor, Shaquonia Major, D’Shara Rahming, Kemara Kemp, Trenaj, Christelle, Kendria, Skylah and Leilani; God Child: Glenville Mackey; A host of other relatives and friends including: Descendents of Typhus Gray and Jestina Rahming, Rose & Rodger Pinder, Caraneka, Tatyana, Tre, Payton, Gabrielle, Rashad, Ashley, Cindy, Craig, Renaldo, Scottie, Verdelle, Gaye, Elvis, Alletta, Cindy, Denza, Burkley, Linique Wallace, Alethia Deveaux, Rev. Della Johnson, Wensil, Stephanie King and Family, Pearline, Whiteley McKinney and family, Veronica and David Mackey, Mary Poiter, Shirley Walker, Corralee Gray, Allanah, Brian, and Adrian Burrows, Elizabeth an Carrol Knowles, Julia Green & Family, Corene Moxey, Marva Roberts & Family, Marilyn Tinker & Family, Janice Hall and Family, Theresa Pinder & Family, Tanya Hanna & Family, Tameka Bodie, Shone Nicolls, Donna, Lamar Mathews, Wesley, Shereka Collins, Katrinka Butler, Dan Murray and Family, Randy & Jackie Fraser, Leroy & Curlene Major, Sheryl Saunders, Eliza Pinder, Barbara Mae Smith and family, Sylvia Bethel and family, Aruda McKenzie & Family, Atwell and Karen Ferguson and Family, Pearl Musgrove, Anthony Dorsette & Family, Lolean Carter, Rev. Dr. JennieMae Sweeting, Ida-Mae, Dr. Sherise Ferguson, Kashigen Adderley, Henry Butler, Hope Shelly Anne and the ZNS Crew, Pilgrim Baptist Temple Family, the entire Simms and Millers, Long Island Community and others too numerous to mention.

Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at Evergreen Mortuary located on Parkgate and Village Road on Friday, September 26th, 2025, from 10:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. and again at the church on Saturday from 10:00a.m. until service time

Clervoyant Brian Tador, 67

Funeral Services For Linamae Elizabeth Phillips, 65

of Carmichael Road, New Providence, Bahamas and formely of Haiti will be held at 9:00am on Saturday, 27th September, 2025 at Queen of Peace Parish, Roman Catholic #73 Faith Avenue off Carmichael Road. Officiating will be Fr. Wid Andy Beniste. Interment will follow in the Lakeview Memorial Garden, JFK Drive, New Providence.

He was predeceased by his parents (both deceased): Andreis Thador and Madoute Saint-Hilare

He is survived by his wife: Sylveta Denis-Tador; brother: Limone Thador; sister: Lucienne Andre Thador; daughters: Kerline, Gina; sons: Luckson (Dirosett), Lionel (Myra), Brian, Jackelin (Madam Jackelin), Kenny, James; grandchildren: Calvin, Nevaeh, Nyla; great grandchildren: Calvin Jr., Caylani; nieces & nephews: Richmond, Sindi, Julianna, Marc-Louis, Jeremy, Annie, Maxo, Marvin, Julian, Willinda, Lynsey, Lizeline; grand-nieces & nephews: Kai, Lele, Jeremy, Jaden, Miya, Maxo Jr., Micah, Alexxis, Marvin Jr., Marion, Morgan, Julian Jr., Jamiya, T’Mya, Faith, Kymora, Deigo Jr., Da’Jon, D’Asia; special family & friends: Lovita, Atandieu, Dieu Dase, Dieu Vela, Ti Jean Pierre, Melilla, Rita, Se Lisa, Fritznel, Rose Marie, Se Swa, Henry, Hansi, Viktamize, Madame Mark, Madame Jaris, Madam Tony, Irlande & Family, Manushka & Family, Jackie & Sister, Jennifer, Charlie & Family, Madam Cleman & Family, DeeJe & Family, Marie Gorrety Thador, Marie Claudette Thador, Smith & Family, Newbold & Family, Butler & Family, Madam Charlo & Family, Deilta, Mario, Jessie, Japhet, Marcell, Madam Diyel, Madam Morales & Family, Samson & Family, Edna Mitchel & Family, Moncur & Family, Diojen & Family, Vilme & Family, Lukene & Family, Frankel, Jaysel & Family, Davide & Family, Sarah & Family, Rose & Family, Vinel & Family, Shanny & Family, Queen of Peace Family Message of Gratitude. The family of Clervoyant Brian Tador sincerely thanks everyone for their love, prayers, and support during this difficult time. Your kindness and presence have been a source of comfort and strength to us all.

Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at Newbold Brothers Funeral Chapel on (TODAY) Thursday from 5:00pm - 7:00pm and on Saturday at Queen of Peace Parish Church from 8:00am until service time on Saturday.

service will beld at Central Gospel Chapel at11:00 a.m., Christie and Dowdeswell Street, New Providence, Bahamas. Officiating will be Pastor Joshua Sands Jr. Cremation was held.

Fond memories will linger in the hearts of her one sister: Williamae Pennington; one sister-in-law: Alice Phillips; one brother-in-law: Floyd Pennington; numerous nieces and nephews: Christine Bain, Darron, Anasasha, Lavana, Cassidy, Nathalia, Nathania, La’Nay, Albertha Bain, Wendell, Shekira, David, Abigail, Andrea, Tamiko, Joshua, Naomi, Isabel, Yasmine, Isabel, Olivia, Analeia, Dellarese and Kirk Miller, Tyresha, Tyesha, Tayla, Tyrone, Dentry, Daelyn, Rashawn, Reno Culmer, Margaret and Bernard Kemp, Elaine, George, Albert and Naidia Bain, Antee, Asia, Albert, Alliyaha, Garvarnique, Phillips, Dedrick, Ancee, Bella, Hailey, DeAngelo, Jayden, Roberto, George and Melanie Bain, George Jr., Chad, Rosella Kerr, Audie, Moses, Mary, Debroah, Diahann Phillips, Tamika, Remone Jr., Dareno, Raymond, Rayshad, De’Andrea Phillips, Abigail, Andrea Phillips, Andre, Benjamin, Shannon, Raven, Dominique, Tavette, Clayton Phillips, Tracy Phillips, Tray and sister, Raymond Pennington, Desmond, Glen, Floyd, Cindy, Verniqua, Omiqua, Sashe and twenty-eight others; god child: Diahann Small; other relatives and friends including: The Phillips Clan from The Bluff, South Andros, Vincent and Marilyn McKenzie, Gloria Chea and Family, Linda Duncombe and the Former Sheraton/Melia Employees, Ms. Rahming Super Wash, Diahann Small and Family, Oriole Court, Kennedy Sub. Community, the Rolle Family of Devil’s Point, Cat Island; special thank to: the Elders and Members of Central Gospel Chapel.

Funeral Service For Starlyn Arlington Davis, 55

a resident of Waterford and formerly of Bannerman Town, Eleuthera, Bahamas who died at Family Residence Centre, Rock Sound, Eleuthera on Monday, September 8th, 2025 will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 27th, 2025 at Deliverance Faith Ministry, Cottonbay Road, Wemyss Bight, Eleuthera. Rev. Philip McPhee assisted by other ministers will officiate. Interment will follow in the Public Cemetery, Wemyss Bight, Eleuthera.

Left to cherish his memories are his wife: Berniece Davis; children: Starlya Davis and Devon Stuart; step children: Gayvette, Gayjaun, Able Seamen Gayshawn Beneby and Marine Seaman Sidron Johnson both of the Royal Bahanas Defense Force; step grandson: Altone Young; mother: Firstina McPhee; father: Prince Davis; mother-in-law: Ellen Mackey; father-in-law: Jonathan Mackey Sr.; sisters: Beatrice Davis, Shantell Cooper, Kenell Wildman, Sandra Smith-West of Miami Florida, Linda Portia-Davis Harrigan of St. Thomas Virgin Islands and Monique Thompson; brothers: Jamal Flowers, Lashawn McPhee, Ian(Senetta) Davis of Jacksonville Florida, Phrone Davis of Chicago Illinois and Derone Davis; sisters-in-law: Helena Strachen, Helen Miller, Magdalene Mills and Leanora McPhee; brothers-in-law: Jonathan Jr, Leonard, Thomas, Bartholomew, Ezra Mackey and George Mills; nieces: Terika Miller, Rashanda Mackey, Kayshonell Miller, Shakera Miller, Ashanti Miller, Daneshia Miller, Jazmine Flowers, Shanisha Ferguson, Sherquira Smith, Sierra Rountree, Tierra, Jakoviah and Tatyana Thompson, Aysa Davis, Chelsea (Jackson) Dorsainvil, Selena Strachan and Giorgia Mills; nephews: Jamal Flowers Jr., Kobe Goodman, Koi Wilson, Teran Mackey, Jeramiah Flowers, Trey McKenzie, Naquawn Elps, Jalene Lott, Ian Jr. and Inari Davis, Giovann Miller, Sidney Strachan, Ezra Mackey Jr., Jousha Mills; grand nieces: Deneka Kemp, Jayla Hall, Teraya and Ter’Nyjah Mackey, Auzaria Miller, Saraia Small, Y’Marah Sands, Amari Dorsonvil; grand nephews: Teran Mackey Jr., Alakay Flowers, D’Angelo Moss Jr., Kyrie Green, Kamari Dorsainvil; aunts: Terecita Miller, Leotha Mcphee Susan Davis, Veronica Ferguson, Rosanna Cash, Geraldine and Natalie Sweeting; uncles: Rosevelth McPhee, Phillip (Chistine) McPhee, Errol (David) McPhee, David McPhee, Ivan McPhee, Jeohida McPhee, Bishop Daniel Nixon, Livingstone Davis and Alfred Smith, Apostle Earnest, George, Austin, Nelson Sweeting, David Ferguson; friends: John Pinder,Timmy Wilson, Ted Miller, Hilton McKinney, Dudley Richards, Jackson Jolly, Shanton Morley, Tavaris Bonaby, Travis Sands,

Britney Mackey, Carlos Forbes, Schavago Evan’s, Andrew Stuart, Dwight Kelly, Terrance Sands, Marcus Johnson, Cloud Gibson, Anya Martin, Felicia Thompson, George Bodie, Jasmine Johnson, Karen Mussic, Tavala Ferguson Antwanika Thompson, Drexel Delancy, Kevin Sears, Lavell Albury, Helena Gibson Geno Bernard, Lawrencia Rolle, Jetlee Johnson; numerous cousins; and a host of other relatives and friends: Mackery Nixion, Sharlene Sargent, Alfred McPhee, Dondra McPhee, Jamar Mcphee, Shavonne Pinder, Trudy Bullard and Family, Erma Sanduers and Family, Babramae Horton and family, Charles Rolle and family, Cora Miller and family, George Bullard and Family, Wildera Gray and Family, Hughie Rolle and Family, Stephanie Mackey, Florence Mackey and Family, Shirley Rolle and Family, Charles Mackey, Alfred Jolly and Family, Shameka Stuart and family, Andre and Angie Butler, Cherry and family; special thanks to: the Half Moon Cay/Princess Cays lifeguard , captain Jessy Russell, Nurse Greene, Nurse Angie, Dr Friend, Dr. Timothy, Dr. Jai and the entire staff at the family Medical Center Rock Sound Eleuthera.

Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at THE CHAPEL OF MEMORIES THE NEW COMMONWEALTH FUNERAL HOME INDEPENDENCE DRIVE on (TODAY) Thursday from 3:00-6:00 p.m. and at the Church in Wemyss Bight on Friday from 7:30 p.m. until service time on Saturday.

Death Notice For Franklin Delano

Charles Carter, 80

of Sans Souci, New Providence, Bahamas died at his residence on Wednesday, September 24, 2025.

He is survived by his wife: Marion Carter; daughter: Deneika Carter; sons: Delano, David and Darren Carter; daughtersin-law: Nichelle Carter, Kashera Hart; grandchildren: Keshon Carter and Nayla Carter; brother: Harold Charles Carter; sister-in-law: Cheryl Carter; sister: Madeline Carter-Lindemenn 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.

Funeral Service For

Barbara May Rolle, 86 affectionately called “May”

a resident of Terry Lane off Marigold Farm Road, New Providence, Bahamas who died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Wednesday, September 10th, 2025 will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 26th, 2025 at St. Joseph Catholuc Church Boyd Road. Deacon Peter Jones will officiate. Cremation will follow.

She was predeceased by her husband: Reynold Rolle; daughther: Annie Rolle; sons: Franklyn and Barry Rolle; grandchildren: Antello Sands and Luther Dames; sisters: Agatha Bullard, Florence Rolle, Miriam Young and Lillian Edey; brothers: Boo, Sunny, John and Useful Woodside; nieces: Erica Woodside, Cynthia Moss and Sandra Bastian; nephews: Junior Bullard, Vernal Sweeting and Paul Bullard; confidant: Charles Oliver Wells; friend: Enil Hanna.

Cherished memories will forever linger in the hearts of her daughters: Desiree Wells, Branderlee (Scott) Hepburn; granddaughters: Dr. Reonda (Richard) Pinder, Na’Stazia and Arianna Hepburn and Nikita Pinder; grandsons: Terran Newry and Andre Dames; special son: Elsworth Pinder; great granddaughters: Rebecca and Riane Pinder, D’Asia Culmer; great grandson: Richard Pinder Jr.; caretaker: Mercina Monestime; nieces: Rosalee Pennerman, Sheila (Larry) Munroe, Carol Sweeting, Haddassah, Elizabeth, Dianna and Joanna Rolle, Annalee (Douglas) Dames, Selina Fils-aims, Lillian Young, Helen (Valentino) Munroe, Lorraine (Walter) Forbes; nephews: Anthony Wallace, Felix Whylly, Harry Pennerman, Derek Woodside and Douglas Edey; grandnieces: Melissa Taylor, Brenda, Monique, Abigail, Shelly, Shakara, Sherry (Sheldon) Miller, Alexis, Kia McPhee, Danise, Deja, Denesha, Natalia, Natila, Symone, Corvette (Darcy) Hepburn, Shakera, Tatyanna, Susan, Sharita, Cyke, Veronique, Zeronique, Sherrise, Shaniqua, Cordero, Monica, Cynira and Cynaya; grandnephews: Dwayne, Travente, Dillian, Kristoff, Anthony Jr. Antonio, Ackeem, Justin, Kevin, Ryan, Valentino, Keno, Kevin, Jhavon, Dwight Jr., Dion, Adrian, Kendrick, Bijourne, Alaric, Bjohn, Cedric, Prescott Jr. Tanerio; other relatives and friends including: Mary Stovel and Family, Ingrid Eneas and Family, Betty Bullard and Family, Joan Lewis and Family, Dennis and Dorothy Smith and Family, Carlos and Myrtha Colebrook, Sinymae Capron and Family, Shamia Rolle and Family, Anatole Bullard, Rosamund Stubbs, Bettymae Holmes, Anynell Lloyd, Takiya Rahming, Paul Collie, Frank and Alice Wells , Father Monsignor Alfred C. Culmer and the St. Joseph Catholic Church Family, Pastor Keno and Minister Kikiya Smith and Associate Pastors of Evangelistic Temple and Evangelistic Temple Family. Pastor Rickeno Moncur and Revolution Church Family, Rev. Cleomi McKinney, Rev. Cleveland DX and Samantha Wells, Doctors and Nurses at the Community Counselling and Assessment Center, Agency Services Department and the Sales Department of Colina Insurance, Doctors and Nurses at the Elizabeth Estate Clinic, Princess Margaret Hospital Doctors and Nurses Trauma Room and Female Mecical I Ward.

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

Death Notice For

Christopher Alexande Moxey, 65

of Hunts Lane, Carmichael Road, New Providence, Bahamas died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Monday, September 15, 2025.

He is survived by his mother: Georgina Moxey; son: Chris Jr.; sisters: Ruth Jenkins Jeannie Moxey, Joyce Petalas and Cynthia Cooper; brother: James Moxey and Sammy Moree; nephews: Autry Newbold, Lavasco Cooper, Israel Newbold, Noel Moxey, Javan Smith, Judah Pealas, Kevin Jones, Joshua Petalas, D’Angelo Moxey, Nathan Moxey, Teniko Lewis, Joe-nathan, Nigel; nieces: Ashley Archer, Ariel Newbold, Cyntese Cooper, Shantol Missick, Aja Jennea Jones, Precious Moxey, Krystal Miller; his good friend: Iesha Murphy; uncles, aunts, cousins and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Funeral Service For Vincent Alexander Patrick, 71

a resident of #50 Fleming Road, Freeport Grand Bahama, Bahamas will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 28, 2025 at Freeport Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Gambier Drive, Freeport. Officiating will be Pastor Henry Moncur assisted by other ministers of the gospel. Interment will follow in The Grand Bahama Memorial Park #2.

Vincent was predeceased by his son: Vance Patrick; brother: Lutz Lewis.

Left to cherish his memories are his wife: Violet Patrick; children: Oshea Shamarlas (Jaime) Swain, Vito (Linda) Patrick, Vinzanna (Jonathan) Leysath; grandchildren:Vittoria, Vito II, Victory-Kay, Jonathan II, Kalise, Oshea II, Sanaa, Eliza, Amanda, Rome, Honor; brother: Glenroy Patrick; sister: Carla Patrick; sisters-in-law: Elena Patrick, Yvonne Lewis, Veronica (Percy) Hall, Moithous (Osmond) Maitland, Eva Williams, Iota Forbes, Orien (Maxwell) Ingraham, Arline (Willie) Lafeyette, Martha (Ulrick) Williams, Donna Smith, Pearline Henfield; brothers-in-law: Caleb Williams, Leon (Carolyn) Robinson, Anthony Williams, Holbert (Joan) Williams, Aldris Williams; nieces: Natalie, Perissa, Alvourne, Tangra, Osmonique, Tameka, Lynette, Bridget, Linda, Melissa, Natasha, Pineil, Eddrae, Adonica, Polly, Margo, Cherell, Daralyn,

Aleah, Racquel, Pearline, Rosey, Monique, Kay, Linda, Lisa, Glendina, Marilyn, Sonya, Doreen, Pearl, Christa, Nekeva, Charity; nephews: Lutz, Ian, Ralph, Alvado, Albourne, Percy Jr., Pino, Dave, Stephen, Kevin, Joshua, Malik, Dwayne, Mitchell, Reagan, Roderick, Galmo, Wilbur, Delvado, Leon Jr., Harry, Mervin, Randy, Alcott, Danny, Arthur, Lynden, Shurland, Carl, Steve, Brayden; other close relatives and friends: Sarah Williams and Family, Monica Smith and Family, Daniel Williams and Family, Icilda Stuart and Family, Christa Williams and Family, Delores Wilson and Family, Michael Edwards, Sherman “Tank” Williams, Richard Fawkes, Vernall Colebrooke, Bernard Dawkins, Earl Lightbourne and Family, Joan (Chin) Saunders and Family, Nicole Gardiner and Family, Maurice Glinton and Family, Patsy Bain and Family, Danny and Debby Wilson, Pastor Eric and Patrice Clarke, Pastor Dr. Henry Moncur, Estella Taylor, Era Gibson and Family, Petlen Clarke and Family, Uris Smith and Family, Elders Benjamin and Arleen Sands, Elder Lawrence and Eleanor Palmer and Family, Peggy Johnson and Family, Sharon Swain and Family, April Patrick and Family, Joy Wildgoose, Ena Cooper, Cleveland and Karenda Rolle and Family, Kingsley and Leona Hylton, Cleora Powell and Family, Glencina Curry, John and Sandra Leysath and Family, Nora McIntosh and Family, Lorna Rolle and Family, Marie Simms and Family, Shakira Davis and Family, Cherable Frith and Family, Wellington Bain, Bob Rolle and Family, Hezalyn Simons, Frank and Caroline Rigby and Family, Delonia Dean and Family, Dr. Ricardo and Tameka Bain and Family, Henrietta Lockhart and Family, Okell Thompson and Family, Ivan and Florence Deaveaux, Jennell Young, Megan Young and Family, Dr. Terrell and Shazariah Humes, Bishop Rickie Jackson and One Emmanuel Church Family, Freeport Seventh-Day Adventist Church Deaconess, Family Guardian, The Pastors, Officers and Members of the Freeport, Eight Mile Rock, West End, Shiloh, Blessed Hope, Sunrise and Bethesda SeventhDay Adventist Churches, St. Augustine College Class of 1971, Road Traffic Department Family, Viva Club Fortuna Family, Xanadu Beach Hotel Family, Holiday Inn Family and a host of other relatives and friends.

Relatives and friends may pay their respects at Yager Funeral Home and Crematorium Ltd., Queens Highway, Freeport, Grand Bahama on Friday from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. and at the church on Sunday from 11:30 a.m. until service time.

Funeral Service For Samuel Hart, 71

a resident of #39 Armbrister and Davis Streets, Fox Hill Road, New Providence, Bahamas will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at Church of God of Prophecy, East Street Tabernacle. Officiating will be Bishop Hulan Hanna Sr., Senior Pastor assisted by Bishop Maurice D. Simms. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Gardens Cemetery, Soldier Road, New Providence.

There will be a Pre-Service Concert by The Bahama Brass Band at 9:30 a. m.

Samuel was predeceased by his wife: Patsy Hart; parents: Neville and Henrietta Hart; sisters: Curlean Grant, Angeline Hart and brother-in-law: Dwight Moncur.

Left to cherish his memories are his sons: Patuel Hart Sr. and Owen Higgs; daughter: Commander Samantha Hart; daughters-in-law: Charmile Hart and Samantha Higgs; grandchildren: Patuel Jr. and Kori Hart, Ovaughnya, Owen Jr. and Oweano Higgs, Nev’vyn Bain; sisters: Minister Nathalie Bain, Eldora Beneby, Minister Annavee Simms, Rowena Moncur, Dr. Karen Bassey; sisters-in-law: Dorothy Coakley, Minister Evangeline Rahming, Duchess Rolle, Minister Alda Williams, Ann Johnson, Princess Blyden and Linda Turnquest; brothers-in-law: Wilson Bain, Minister Felton Beneby Sr., Bishop Maurice Simms, Mark Grant, Daniel Bassey; Bishop Dr. J. Carl Rahming, Clinton Williams, John Blyden and Mark Turnquest Sr.; uncle: Hermis Pratt (Godfather); aunts: Edna Pratt; nieces: Marlene (Richard) Baugh, Markel Grant, Dr. Wilnaye (Deron) Bain-Strachan, Felecia and Felicity Beneby, Marisiana and Monay Simms, Dwaynaye Moncur, Donna (Erin) Adderley, Tanya (Michael) Wright, Simone Coakley, Michelle (George) Bodie, Kimberley (Wilver) Deleveaux, Carla Brown, Monique (Mervyn) Major, Beverley Rolle, Christine and Ria Butler, Annette (Alberto) Morris, Precious, Clintoya and Clintinique Williams, Royann Johnson, Johnneice Blyden, Krystle (Hulan Jr.) Hanna and L’Mar Turnquest; nephews: Mark and Markus Grant, Dominique (Claudia) Bain, Denardo (Mia) Bain Sr., D’Nealson Bain, Captain Felton (Sasha) Beneby Jr. Daniel II and Kendrick Bassey, Carl (Kym) Rahming, Reuben (Natasha) Rahming, Peter (Wendy) Butler, Henry Butler, Michael (Lineka) Butler, Alexander (Cassey) Butler, Antonio Johnson, Percy and Prince Blyden, Mark (Lakeisha) Turnquest Jr., Kyle Turnquest, and Ricardo Taylor; cousins: Willis Hart and Family, Everette Hart and Family, William Hart and Family, Timothy Hart and Family, Sherman Hart and Family, Calvin Hart and Family, Arlington

Hart and Family, Rev. Dorshalene Cash and Family, Grace Hart-Caron and Family, Deidre Williams and Family, Lou Hart and Family, Adrianna Hart-Pickstock and Family, Rev. Charles and Winniemae Rolle and Family, Hugh Taylor and Family, Alfred Taylor and Family, Angerine Curtis and Family, Maggie Woodside and Family, Gwendolyn Pinder and Family, Rowena Strachan and Family, Christine Strachan and Family, Jim Strachan and Family, Family the late Alma Strachan, Brenda Hart and Family, Family of the late Doris Darling Gibson, Gloria Brown and Family, Raymond Pratt and Family, Kenneth Pratt and Family, Carlington Pratt and Family, Jeremy Pratt and Family, Paulette Beneby and Family, Henrietta Richardson and Family, Samantha Pratt and Family, Randolph Pratt Jr. and Family, Philip Pratt and Family, Margarietta Glass and Family, Stephanie Deal and Family, Vivienne Pratt and Family, Jennifer Pratt and Family, Elaine Pratt and Family, Kerklin Pratt and Family; numerous grandnieces, grandnephews, other relatives and friends including: Betty Cox and Family, Ruthie Russell and Family, Bishop Hulan (Valerie) Hanna and Family, Evangelist Dr. Barbara F. Williams and Family, Allworth Pickstock and Family, Reverend Julia Bain and Family, Craig Forbes and Family, Minister Howard (Donna) Newbold and Family, Bishop Anthony (late Michelle) Roker and Family, Family of the late Bishop Alvin S. Moss, Family of the late Daniel (Delia) Ferguson, Family of the late John (Annie) Moss, Family of the late Herman (Maggie) Dean, Family of the of the late Rufus (Sabellita) Moss, The Pratt, Ferguson and Moss Families (of Crooked Island), The Hart, Rolle, Anderson and McKenzie Families (of Exuma), The Butler family, Bishop Brice, Teacher Advira Thompson and Family, Bishop Franklin, Minister Rovena Ferguson and Family, Bishop Woodley, Vernique Thompson and Family, Bishop Elgarnet Rahming and Family, Dr. Glen Beneby and Family, Bishop Kendal Simmons and Family, Bishop Branson, Ashanta Gibson and Family, Bishop Dr. Albert, Sandy Ferguson, Bernadette Collie and Families, Donna McCoy and Family, Melvina Levarity and Family, Gloria Rolle, Flossie Mae Coakley, John Frazier, Averianna Darville, the Fox Hill Community, Past and Present Members of the Bahama Brass Band, The Good Samaritan Home management and staff, Church of God of Prophecy family, St. Paul’s Baptist Church Family, the Market Street and Coconut Grove Communities and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.

The family of the late Samuel Hart sincerely apologizes for any names that may have been inadvertently misspelled or omitted from his obituary. We deeply value your friendship and are truly grateful for the love and support you have shown during our time of bereavement.

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

Funeral Service For Geneva Rosemary Bain, 82

a resident of St. Vincent Road, Silver Gates, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly of Behring Point, Andros, Bahamas, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at Our Lady of the Holy Souls Catholic Church, Deveaux and Young Streets, New Providence. Officiating will be Fr. Patrick Igue assisted by other ministers of the gospel. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Gardens, Soldier Road, New Providence.

Left to cherish her loving memories are her sons: Paul (Pastor Elizabeth), Andrew, Anthony, Whitney Bain; grandchildren: Edelia (Steve) Phangyou, Darron, Paul Jr. (Roxanne) Bain, Orchid and Odette Bain, Kyle, Kyra and Morrissa Bain, Kishant, Whitney Bain Jr., Deavion, Reynaldo Newbold; great grandchildren: Joshua, Alyssa, Samiya Bain, Matteo, Teron Connelly, Samuel Phangyou, Alexandria, Talea and Antijah Bain; daughter-in-law: Pastor Elizabeth; brothers: Arthur (Barbara) White-Archie, Stella White; aunts: Flossimae Belle and Evangelist Helen Smith; nieces: Michelle Taylor, Esthermae Johnson, Edna Mackey, Juliet (Trevor) Seymour, Zilpha (Maury) Evans, Bloneva (Vernell) Smith, Claudell (Laudell) Farrington, Bridgette (Livingston) Collie, Petral (Brian) Armbrose; nephews: Ezra, Nathaniel (Cheryl), Jeffery (Sheena) Ashely, Keith Mackey, Romeo (Tracey) White, Charles White, Kloi White, Shatar, Natasah and Tazia White; other relatives including: Henry, Paul Bain, Melvern, Charles (Patsy) Bain, Donald Bain, Alton Bain, Vandyke-Bain, Jacklyn Sealy, The Mackey Family, The White Family, The Brenen Family, The Leadon Family, The Neymour Family, Maria and Malvenia Belle, Gertrude, Chester, Gary, Pricilla Clarke and family, Jim, Carolyn and family, The Wilson Family, Mr. and Mrs. Richard and Family, The McIntosh Family, CJ Johnson and Family, The Brown Family, The Thompson Family, Stephen Bastian and Family, Dr. Challo Bain, The Farrington Family, The Rolle Family; other friends including: Virginia Rolle, Anthony Hanna and Family, Eugene (Ruby) Thompson and Family, Brad Smith and Family, Whitefield and Raynell Neely and Family, The Outten Family, Nado Bullard, Larson and Maria Roberts and Family, Christopher and Raynell and Family, Gertrude Chester, Gary, Percilla Clarke and Family, Mavis Jackson and Family, Dr. Strachan, Dr. Storr, Jim Strachan and Family, The staff of PMH, Jayson Ferguson and Family, The Running Family, Foster and Anice and Family, Stephen, Better Rolle and Family, Anthony and Doreen Rolle and Family, Wilton and Judy Rolle and Family, Ashley Bannister and Family, Ruth Thompson and Family, Carlton and Brendalee Knowles and Family, Clayton and Lisa Knowles and Family, Ricardo and Tanya Glinton and Family, Bouvier, Navlet, Poiter and Families, Tawari and Cheryl Roberts and Family, Charles Rose and Family, Ceceila Debra and Barbara and Family, The Wilson Family , Phillip Rolle and Family, The Wesley Methodist Church (Malcolm Road), Church of Resurrection, The Farmington Family, The Reddoor Family and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.

Relatives and friends may pay their respects at Cedar Crest Funeral Home and Crematorium Ltd., Robinson and Baillou Hill Roads, New Providence 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.

Death Notice For Mr. Kenth Hartman Deveaux, 63

born 26th December, 1961 Nassau, Bahamas, died on Wednesday, 17th September, 2025 at the Princess Margaret Hospital.

Kenth was predeceased by his father: William Hartman Deveaux; brother: Jerome Deveaux.

His loving and lasting memories will linger in the hearts of those who loved him; especially his wife of thirty-five years (35): Antoinette Deveaux; sons: Leonardo and Antonio Deveaux; daughter: Kenya Deveaux; mother: Coralee Donaldson-Deveaux; brother: Garvin Deveaux; sisters: Joy Deveaux and Jemekia Deveaux-Smith; niece: Pilar Smith; nephew: Shiloh Smith; aunt: Iris Donaldson; uncle: Drexel Deveaux; mother-in-law: Eleanor Douglas; father-in-law: Rudolph Douglas; sister-in-law: Carolyn Douglas; brotherin-law: Ricardo Douglas (Shenika); nephews-in-law: Travis Wilkinson, Rick Douglas and Kayden Douglas; niece-in-law: Aaliyah Douglas; other family and friends including: Dr. Lavendra Shootes and family, Rodwell and Trevor Shootes and family, Dr. Darren (Teresa) Donaldson and family, Melvern (Don) Brown and family, Meltoria (Berkley) Rolle and family, Archie Minus, Pierre, Michael, Anthony Donaldson, Michelle Rodriguez and family, Dion, Leo, Anton, Lerone and Le’trice Donaldson and family, Elizabeth, Michael, Elray and Sean Deveaux and family, George (Tamara) Donaldson, Kay Capron and family, Dr. Denise Donaldson Ramos and family, Keith Donaldson and family, Tanya Donaldson McKee and family, Denise and Steven Donaldson, Tiffany Donaldson, Carmel Robinson, Oralee Smith and family, Sandra Deveaux Barowski and family, Claretta (Small) Duncombe, Gladstone (Gladys) Whyms and family, Beverley, Keith, Sherry, Dencil Jr. Barr and Karen Barr Velilla and family, Gusteus, Leonardo, Mateus, Mia, Leoneide, Nycerna, Emmilyn and Nicoly Donaldson, Dr. Tamal (Rhea) Carroll, Omar Butler, Dr. Indira Grimes and family, Astrid Fraser and family, Joyce Quant and family, Janet and Angela Turnquest and family, Pearl Neely and family, Elvira Davis and family, Wilamae Minus and family, Stephanie and Gregory Collie, Curlene Williams, Sherran Miller and family, Ruth Donaldson, Desmond Bannister, The Minus, Mackey, Hepburn and the Cumberbatch families, Princess Margaret Hospital Dialysis Unit, BTC Staff and a host of other relatives and friends.

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

Memorial Service For Annie Dorcas Ward, 76

a resident of #92 Mermaid Boulevard, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly of Savanah Sound, Eleuthera, Bahamas will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at St. Barnabas Anglican Church, Wulff and Baillou Hill Roads. Officiating will be Fr. Roderick Bain assisted by Canon Harry Ward and Fr. Chester Burton. Cremation was held

Left to cherish her memories is her daughter: Charmaine WardKennedy; sons: Godfrey Ward, Teddy Ward; brothers: William Allen, James Allen; grandchildren: Tamia Ward, Patrick Dunstan, Anisa Ward, Tamara Ward, Naya Ward; son-in-law: Calvin Kennedy; sistersin-law: Naomi Ward, Cyd Ward, Willamae Allen, Yvonne Ward, Juliette Ward; brothers-in-law: George Ward, Harry Ward, Donald Ward, Joseph Ward, Michael Ward, Kendal Ward, Andrew Ward; nieces and nephews: Elizabeth Allen, Ashanta Allen, Sonia Ward, Anthony Ward, Georgina Martin, Patrick Ward, Kevin Dean, Kyle Ward, Monique WardBowe, Nicholas Ward, Nickelle Ward, Nicole Ward, Bridgette Allen, Bernie Allen, Kevin Ward, Curtika Ward-Armbrister, Matrika Brice, Donyelle Ward, Donnae Ward, Dawn Ward-Dames, Antoinette AllenTurnquest, Aretha Allen-Baker, Aethena Allen, April Allen-Kemp, Alethea Allen, Jonathan Ward, Andre Ward, Kendalyn Ward, Christian Ward, Gordon Ward, Gawaine Ward, Greg Ward, Suzanne Moss, Joshua Ward, Amethyst Ward, Sapphire Ward, Jasper Ward; grand nieces and nephews: Max Ward, Ashanti Allen, Shamrock Cox, Nathalia Finley, Nathan Finley; and a host of other relative and friends including: Claudia Knowles-Strachan, Shirley and Simeon Ambrose, Ingrid Allen-Gibson, Ismae Newbold, Derry Turner, Bonnie Turner, Allison Ramdial, Tanya Moncur, Carol Roberts, Esterletta Allen-Nottage, Alice Hunter, Judy Mitchell, Sandra Innis, Rochelle Bain, Dr. Kunz and the

staff at the Lyford Cay Heart Institute; and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.

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

Death Notice For

Denzel Megel Hanna, 30

a resident of Turtle Drive, Bel Air Estates, Carmichael Road, Nassau, Bahamas, died at The Princess Margaret Hospital on Friday, September 12, 2025.

He is survived by his children: Megel, Denzel Jr. and Dakhai Hanna; parents: Michael and Denise Hanna; brother: Laron Hanna; sister: Andreka, Dania Hanna; grandparents: Kenneth and Patricia Williams; aunts: Stephanie Williams, Karen Cox, Keva Marshall, Shantell Evans, Verdamae Hanna, Julia Miller, Alely Smith, Genise Watkins, Maureen Taylor, Robertha Taylor, Leona Taylor, Doretha Smith; uncles: Marco Williams, Jermaine Williams, Floyd Pennington, Ivan Hanna, Bernard Hanna, Dudley Taylor and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

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RELIGIOUS NEWS, STORIES AND CHURCH EVENTS

The power of scripture

By ALESHA CADET Tribune Features Reporter acadet@tribunemedia.net

FOR some people, a verse written on paper is much more than a sticky note. It’s a reminder to hold on to hope, peace, and faith when life gets heavy.

And more now than ever, believers are filling their homes, offices, and even phone screens with scriptures to keep them grounded throughout the day. Tribune Religion spoke to a number of locals who shared their thoughts on the topic.

“A few months ago (thanks to Tiktok), I redecorated a room in my home with portraits of my favourite bible verses. It’s so cute. I kept coming across videos on Tiktok and said I don’t know why I never thought of that before,” said one Bahamian woman, Latasha Beneby.

For Jessica Bain, the habit started small. She used to just keep one single verse - hanging as an air freshener in her vehicle.

“But now I feel like they are all over the place. There is one you can’t miss as soon as you walk into my home, and I love that. It sets the tone for my whole house,” said Jessica.

Others find creative ways to keep the Word close by. “I change the lock screen on my phone often to different scriptures every now and again. It sounds simple, but I check my phone a hundred times a day. I have to read the scripture

100 times a day; and that’s never a bad feeling. Especially dealing with the stressors of life,” said Crystal Forbes.

For many of them, the practice is about creating an atmosphere of faith, hope, love and encouragement. “When friends come over, they’ll see verses written on my wall art or fridge magnets,” Jessica chimed in to add.

She said it also sparks a conversation. But for her, it’s mostly about reminding herself of God’s promises. “Trust me, I need those reminders every day. One of my favourite scriptures is Jeremiah 29:11 - For I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord,” said Jessica.

And while some people choose elaborate calligraphy prints or carefully decorated journals, others keep it as simple as pen and paper. It doesn’t matter how fancy it looks, the power is in the Word itself.

As Crystal said in her additional comments: “Life can shake you up. But when you’ve got the Word of God in front of you, you can’t forget where your strength comes from. Never, boo.”

Prefect Installation, Grandparent’s Day, and Founder’s Day Mass In Exuma

By Vanessa C Smith

St Andrew's Anglican School in Exuma recently held their Prefect Installation, Grandparent's Day and Founder's Day Mass at St Andrew's Anglican Parish in Exuma.

The Rev Father Tristan Lockhart, Assistant Rector said: "We pause to thank God for His blessings upon this school for the past 41 years. This school has strived because of the dedication of the administrators, teachers, staff, parish priests and church, generous donors, parents and the community.

"Father Lockhart paused to recognise the founding members present at the service in the persons of Debra Moxey-Rolle and Jennifer Kettel who both saw the vision 41 years ago to begin the school. Father Lockhart further commented that "we are about building, expanding and planting new seeds to do the Lord's work". We honour our grandparents for nurturing and supporting our children.

To our prefects, Lockhart said, we are proud of you. We install you today not just to put a pin on you but because we trust you for this job. To whom much is given, much is required said Lockhart. Leadership requires you to exemplify unity and love. The teachers and administrators need your help and support. Prefects with that trust comes accountability. How you dress, how you treat others and how you conduct yourselves. I want you to undestand the great responsibility to help lead our school in this new era that God is guiding us into. Let us honour the foundation that has been laid. Prefects may you lead with humility, courage and faith."

Principal Tamara Moncur thanked Father Lockhart and acknowledged the presence of the founding members Debra Moxey-Rolle & Jennifer Kettel, as well as Lelani Burrows - Deputy Director of Education for The Anglican Central Education Authority.

Also in attendance were Cecil Smith - Deputy Chairman of The School Board, Rev Cedric Smith and his wife.

The 2025/2026 prefects for the Primary School are Bryson Charlton - Head Boy, Edmira Hepburn, Orian Turnquest, De'zjah Curry - Head Girl, Demarco Sawyer and Celine Rolle - Lead Prefect.

The High School prefects are Alexis Dorgerville, Jason Rolle, Felicity Nottage, Makyzin Nottage, Perez Davis, Cheston Taylor - Head Boy, Karzarrio Smith, Diana Gray - Lead Prefect, Keirra Smith - Head Girl and Cai Smith

The newly installed perfects made a pledge to serve with confidence, respect, courage, commitment and excellence.

Serving God by serving others

By JEFFARAH GIBSON Tribune Features Writer jgibson@tribunemedia.net

FOR Lucretia Rolle, serving the elderly and the less fortunate is not simply an act of kindness. It is a calling deeply rooted in her faith and shaped by the example of her late mother, Marie B Gardiner.

“My passion comes from my late mother,” Lucretia told Tribune Religion. “She raised me with a spirit of compassion, generosity, humility, and service. From an early age, she taught me that no matter how little we had, there was always someone with even less who needed a helping hand, and to always be grateful.”

Those early lessons became the foundation of a ministry that has touched countless lives. Together, mother and daughter began quietly feeding, clothing, and caring for seniors and the homeless. Even with limited resources, they gave what they could, and Lucretia recalls how God always multiplied their efforts.

What inspired her to expand this personal mission was the pain and hopelessness she saw in the faces of those often overlooked by society. She began preparing meals, packing care bags, and driving around the streets of Nassau to find the hungry.

“Many days, I would prepare and pack hot, healthy meals, and drive around to find those in need, especially seniors,” she said. “Sometimes I did not know where I would end up, but I trusted God to guide me.”

That trust led her to many encounters that confirmed the need. Growing up in The Grove, Lucretia remembered the heartbreak of seeing people scavenge for food, even from family dumpsters. Those images stayed with her, fueling a commitment to do what she could to ease the suffering of others.

Though she never sought recognition, her work began to draw attention. One defining moment came when reporter Tanya Smith-McCartwright featured her in the “Woman in Action” section of The Punch. From that point, her efforts grew. With support from one of Nassau’s largest wholesale food companies, she expanded her reach, supplying food and goods not only to individuals but also to charitable organizations across the Family Islands. Institutions such as All Saints Camp, the Children’s Emergency Hostel, the Bahamas Red Cross, Ranfurly Homes for Children, and Elizabeth Estates Children’s

Home have all benefited from her ministry. Still, Lucretia insists that her work is never about fame or recognition.

“Serving others is about love, obedience, and trust in God,” she said.

Faith has always been the heartbeat of her journey. Over thirteen years ago, Lucretia sustained injuries in an industrial accident that left her unable to hold a permanent job. Yet her faith did not waver.

“I believe that God calls us to love, care for, and uplift one another, especially those who are most vulnerable,” she explained. “When I see the elderly, I see wisdom and lives that deserve dignity and care. When I see the homeless, I remember Christ’s words: ‘Whatever you do for the least of these, you do for Me.’ That scripture stays close to my heart.” For her, every meal, every word of encouragement, and every act of care is an expression of God’s love.

She recalls one rainy day that reaffirmed her calling. While serving meals, Lucretia met a man who had been living on the streets. After receiving his food and care bag, he began to cry. “He said, ‘You do not know what this means to me. I was just about to give up,’” she remembered. “In that moment, I told him, ‘God has not forgotten about you.’. Later she returned with clothing, a sheet, and a pillow.

The gratitude and smile on his face she said reminded her that even the smallest act of kindness can restore hope.

Today, Lucretia believes the most urgent need among the elderly and homeless in The Bahamas is consistent care and dignity. Too many she said are left to fend for themselves without proper shelter, food, or companionship. She dreams of opening a senior care home and wellness center, a safe and loving space where people can receive daily meals, medical attention, recreational activities, and emotional support.

“My dream is to build a place where they can feel like family again,” she said.

“To me, this vision is more than a project. It is a calling. With God’s help, I am determined to build a place where the forgotten are remembered and where hope is restored.”