09302022 OBITUARIES

Death Notice

It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of

BISHOP DR. REUBEN JAMES DELEVEAUX, 87

who died on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at his residence, Browning Court, Golden Gates II.

He is survived by his loving wife of 66 yrs: Elizabeth Deleveaux; 2 daughters: Rev. Jennie L. Deleveaux & Eltha F. Naughton; 2 sons: Origin W. Deleveaux Sr. & Leslie A. Deleveaux; numerous grand & great grandchildren; 1 sister: Delores Deleveaux; numerous nieces & nephews & a host of other relatives & friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Death Notice For

Andrew Stephen Smith Sr., 58 affectionately called “Spyda”

passed Away on Wednesday, September 14th, 2022 at Tampa General Hospital, Tampa, Florida, USA.

He is survived by his son: Andrew Smith Jr.; daughter: Alexa-Rae Smith; mother: Deaconess Marion R. Brown; sisters and brothers: Rosetta (Deacon Julian) AndersonRolle, Marva Winter, Robertha Brown, Elder Margareta (Jeffrey) Bethell, Timetha (Jerry) Rolle, Fern (Ricardo) Carey, Cheryse Thompson, Keisha Sands, Dwight Moss, Patrick Lightbourne; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of other friends and relatives.

Memorial arrangements will be announced at a later date.

#10 Palmetto Avenue & Acklins Street P.O. Box N-3572 Nassau, Bahamas Tel: (242) 326-5773

Funeral Service For

Ayundo Louis, 21

of Polhemus Street will be held on Saturday, 1st October, 2022 at Little Jerusalem Apostolic Ministries, Deleport, Cable Beach at 11:00am. Officiating will be Pastor Claudell Farrington. Interment will follows in the Southern Cemetery, Spikenard Road.

Left to cherish his precious memories are his mothers: Cermeritte Marcel and Christine Lundy; grandfather: Vincent Lundy; siblings: Katesha.S, Sarah.S, Katra.B, Natara.B Louis, Junie, Willandine and Nimrod Dorsaint; god sister: Marquisha Loriston; nephew: Dion K.R. Sturrup; grandmother: Stelia Louis; godmother: Yolla PierreJoseph; aunts: Donet Baptiste-Seprinen, Wilnette Marcel, Wilfada Marcel, Jemima Marcel, Jenniemae Higgins, Roselene Ifausia, Caronie, Janet, Lucienne Louis, Villani, Angelon, Montas, Natasha, Tatika, Shenique, Tiffany, Kyrah, Moeshe Lundy and Shenell Rolle; uncles: Millonus Marcel, Joshua Eden, Alfred, Terrance Laing, Acedy, Wilmid, Wilfred Marcel, Shane and Sean Lundy; cousins: Asley Petithomme, Aiden Jossey, Deana Joseph, Micale, Nehemie, Marc, Wisline, Wilgens, Marc-OOlry, Darline, Mirlanda, Carlemise, Wens-Jerry, Juliver, Jameson, Braimy, Raphaella-Teisha, Leyna, Wistaelle, Donnavan Higgins, Ravell Eden, Keta Eden-Wequel, Ravelle Eden, Bettymae Major, Sharelle Higgins, Rochelle Smith, Nicoya and Silvia Hudson, Indianna Cravatt, Lakera Duncombe, Amber, Joshelle, Joshuanique, Jenay and Tayiya Eden, Marco Major, Edward Wallace, Jason Strachan, Micheal Perpall, De’vonte, Joshua, Christin, Justin, Zion, Jayden Eden, Darius Foster, Lourd-sandra, Willgasnet, Wilmaison, Francesca, Mareidiana, Estervenson Marcel, Zynard Saunders and Nyesha Grant; other relatives and friends: Canute Williams, Madera Pedican and family, Aunty Thora Sweeting and family, Nyjole Mclaren and family, Grammy Duncombe and family, Robbie Rahkan, Little Jerusalem family, Rockcrusher family, Paulette Daily and family, Patrice Johnson and family, Princess Neely and family, Sarah Stuart Symonette and family and other relatives and friends.

Relatives and Friends may be the last respects at Newblod Brothers Funeral Chapel Palmetto Avenue and Acklins Street on Friday, September 30th, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00p.m. and at the church on Saturday from 10 :00am until service time.

Death Notices For

Mr. Oswald Carey, 79

Ms. Sherell Ann Green, 48

of Frazier Allotment, Soldier Road died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Wednesday, September 21st, 2022.

Mr. Carey is survived by his daughters: Elizabeth Glinton, Latoya Carey, Sharelle Sullivan; sons: Jermaine, Trevor, Frank, Tony, Arthur, Dennis and Sean Carey; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends including Francis Knowles.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date

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of Hospital Lane, BainTown died at The Princess Margaret Hospital on Sunday, September 25th, 2022.

Ms. Green is survived by her daughter: Lanell, Gabrielle ,Michelle; brothers: Elvardo Kemp Richard Kemp Jr., Terrell Kemp, Brent Kemp, Trevor Green, Leonardo Murphy, Kenneth Mackey; sisters: Kimyada Turnquest, Lisa Kemp, Carla Bethel, Donna Bethel, Vashti Kemp, Racquel Storr (Fabian); child: Lanell; aunt: Deborah Williams; uncles: James Brian Lavade; nieces and nephews: Jadea, Jayda, Jariah, Adaija, Donaria, Catelaya, Kenriah, Donavon, Devon, Fabian Jr., Trevor Jr., Trea, TT, Kenroy, Kenario, Kenneth Jr., Kenreid; cousins: Noel, Ken Jr., Quorashed, Troy Jr., Amanda Greene, Torrin Greene and my wife is Valerie Smith, Tracey Laurent Fitzgerald Rahming and other relatives and friends.

Funeral Arrangements will be announced at a later date.

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Where the Name is Service and your loved ones ours

Funeral Service for MATRIARCH EUNICE ILENE JOHNSON, 90

of Sisal & Malcom Road West, Nassau, Bahamas. Service will be held at 11:00 am. On Saturday October 1st, 2022 at United Faith Ministries Int’l Fire Trail Road. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Gardens, Soldier Road. Officiating will be Apostle Phalmon Ferguson, Assisted by other Ministers of the Gospel Bishops Buford Curtis, & Sterling Moss.

She is survived by her, Sons: Hillary Saunders Barry Saunders, Bishop Anthony Johnson & George Johnson; Daughters: Sonia Bethel, Marva Storr; Step daughter: Willamae Kemp; Grandchildren: Bernadette Lopez, Owen Moss, Gilda Tarore Latoya Moss, Rosetta Saunders, Tonya Saunders, Hillary Saunders, Devon Saunders,Yvonne Walker, Tamar Saunders Dominic Deleveaux, Lavette Hyppolite, Yanell Renwick, Nurse Dollyanne Bethel, Bernard Bethel, Glenroy Bethel, Sheldon Saunders, Tina Barr, Edroy Saunders Saunders, Kimberly Wood, Jamaal Storr, Japedo Saunders Alonzo Saunders & Alexa Saunders, Reginald Saunders, Rashad Saunders, Reynold Saunders, Anthony Johnson, Emmanuel Johnson, Jason Johnson, Mya Johnson, Ritchie Johnson; Two sisters: Nencher Chisholm & Audrey Rigby; Five brothers: Lawrence Chisholm, Berkeley Chisholm, Brenneth Chisholm, Julius Chisholm William Chisholm; Nieces: Dedrie Wood Rsv Superteindent Delaura Moncur, Deserie Ellis, Patrice, Pamela Cartwright, Deserie Chisholm, Michelle, Lisa, Gia & Dr. Teliqua Smith Antoinette and Tavonia, Patrice Lefleur, Dorothy Fox, Sanovia Hilton, Denise Chisholm, Fredericka & Terese Chisholm Pandora, Kelia; Nephews: Derek Gilbert, Andy Chisholm, Alexis Donnie, Kirkland, Terrance, Alvin, Javon, Omar, Laritz & Dwight Chisholm, Neville Johnson; Grandnieces: Dr. Dellareese Isaacs, Anna Murray & Denise Taylor, Dr. Raquel Sears; Daughter-in-law: Elder Janice Johnson, Francis Saunders; Great grand: Andre Richardson, Yahmal Storr, Lakeisha & Tyeisha Barr, Santangela, Sierra, Sameka Moss, Aniah Fernander, Kamiyah Sweeting, Lilian & Leilani Saunders, Garet and Paris Saunders, Sheldon Saunders, Kazaa, Amiyah, Tyler, Precious, Brian, Ryan, Aniah, Olivia, Hypolit, Cresen, Jena Walker; Cousins: Evangeline McDonald, Pearline, Jerry & Lilian Johnson; Sisters-inlaw: Patricia Chisholm, Joann Chisholm, Ursula Chisholm.

Viewing will be held in the “Jasper Suite of Rock of Ages Funeral Chapel, Wullf Rd & Pine Dale Friday 30th September, 2022, 10am5pm and on Saturday at United faith Ministries Int’l until service time.

Memorial Service For

Mr. Michael Francis Hepburn, 63

of #12 Dorsett Street, Fox HIll who died on Sunday, September 11, 2022 will be held on Saturday, October 1st, 2022, 10:00am at St Paul’s Baptist Church, Bernard Road. Officiating will be Rev. Dr. J. Carl Rahming, assisted by other Ministers of the Gospel.

He is survived by his Wife: Denise Hepburn

His Children: Denotra Taylor, Michaelett Hepburn, Travis Hepburn, Ryan White, and Kwame Russel

Grandchildren: Deont’e, Prisayess, Jazarie, Tra’Naya, and Isaiah

Adopted Mother: Enadell Burrows

Adopted Sons: Paul Rolle, Charles Curry, Robert Miller, Dominick Dean, Donnie Davis, Corey Cooper, Vaughan Miller, and Adrian Rolle

Sister: Rocietta Hepburn

Brother: Barry Hepburn

Daughter-in-Law: Denecia Smith

Aunt: Nora Hepburn.

Sisters-in-Law: Donna Henfield, Patricia Robert, and Cheryl Forbes

Brother-in-Law: Terrance Malcolm.

Nieces: Shakera, Shameka, Kelly, Portia, Emily, Laquisha, and Daneyell

Nephews: Deangelo, Domonique, Onassis, Antone, Geoffrey, Daniel, Rashad, Chavez, and Denzel

Cousins: Richard, Edward, Jeffrey, Andrew, Josephine, Virginia, Cheryl, Madelyn, Joycelyn, Rollie, Angela, Patsy, Pamela, Shantel, and Ruth

Other family and Friends: Pete Moss, Juan Bacardi, Edward Bain, Claudine White, Ethel Smith, Sharon Ferguson, Evelyn Fitzgerald & family, Leroy Thompson & family, Sally Hutchinson & family, Tyvette Saunders, Cecil Russel Sr., Cecil Russel Jr., Vince Kelly, The Hepburn family, Cedric Moss, Michael Thompson, the management and staff of Bahamas Hot Mix, the staff of the Willie Mae Pratt Centre for Girls, the Hon. Frederick Mitchell, the Dorsett Street family, and the entire Fox Hill community.

Funeral Services for

JACOB HIGGINS, 82

Melvin, Robert, Charlotte, Leta and Elizabeth Black, Latherio Brooks, The Bahamas Culinary Association, Chef Charles Smith, Chef Michael Adderley, Joycelyn Knowles and family, Lavinia Campbell and Family, Susan Hall and Family, Sheila Sands, Queenie Butler and family, Deseria Peterson and family, Bishop Julian and Pastor Beverley Musgrove, Theresa and Roscoe Black, The Sailing Community, Captain Lee Armbrister, Stafford Armbrister, Clyde Rolle, Commodore Danny Strachan, National Family Island Regatta Committee, Regatta Desk, All Mayaguana Regatta Committee, Harbour Island Regatta Committee and the wider sailing community.

Friends may pay their last respects at Demeritte’s Funeral Home, Market Street, from 10-5:00 p.m. on Thursday & on Friday at the church from 10:00 a.m. until service time.

a resident of Major Road, Yellow Elder & formerly of Pirates Well, Mayaguana, will be held at Bible Truth Ministries, Martin Close off Cowpen Road, on Friday, September 30, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Pastor Melvin Higgins, assisted by other Ministers of the Gospel. Cremation follows.

Left to treasure his memories are, 7 Daughters: Sheral, Donna, Denise, Darnell, Bonnie Higgins, Carmen Rolle, Natchie Dean; 5 Sons: Melvin, Marcella Charles, Dwight and Dwayne Higgins, Ricardo Penn; Adopted Son: Kevin Rolle; Grand Children: Peter, Keno (Alicia) and Petra Rolle, Tamara (Darrion) Curry; Alexis Russell, Sherika Taylor, Keshon Munroe, Rashad Gilbert, Ian McKenzie, Danielle, Yanique, Donelle and Darius Higgins, Melvin Jr., Melisha and Joshua Higgins, Marcian Higgins, Cutelle McKenzie, Jacob Higgins, Ricardo Penn Jr., Riquel Penn, Marlin and Brittany Knowles, Karsonique Culmer; Great Grand Children: Tremon Paul, Deondre Smith, Precious Rolle, Peter Rolle III, Damari and Darrien Curry, Nakayla Taylor, Savanna Taylor; Shervano, Taelor and Tyler McKenzie, Tyree Gay; Son-inlaw: Wayne Dean; Daughters-in-law: Margaret Higgins, Catherine Higgins, Millicent Penn; Sisters: Mabel Bodie, Vernita Ellis, Brothers: Huel Williamson, Nathaniel George Higgins; Sistersin-law: Vanderlyn James, Tracy Sands; Brothers-in-law: Godfrey Adderley, Rev. Michael Sands; Nieces and Nephews including: Kaylesa, James, William, Renea and Jennifer Bodie, Kevin Rolle; Kevin Tomlinson, Aiesha Small, Philip, Bessie and Kelson Sturrup, Terrance, Chadwick, Duane and Garvin Williamson, Sean Knowles, Bernadette, Abigail and Jahnnie Williamson, Lorianne, Donald, Ronald, John Adderley, Arvin and Gibao Butler, Kara Wight Krystal LaFleur, Anoush, Julian and Achara James, Denise Ruiz, Nicole, Sonia Bain, Willecia Scott. Relatives and friends including: Remelda Smith, Donna Brown, Lillian Charlton, Brenda Virgil-Mackey, Tony Lewis, Rev. Samuel ‘Sam’ Brown, Francina, Whitney, the families of Nathan, Jonathan,

ROSELDA FOWLER, 82

a resident of Bahama Avenue & formerly of Inagua, will be held at New Bethany Baptist Church, Key West Street, on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Rev. Dr. Victor Cooper. Interment follows in Old Trail Cemetery, Old Trail Road.

Left to cherish her memories are her, 5 children: Leo Johnson, Natrell Fowler, Tanrio Fowler, Tearge Fowler and Lashonn Fowler; 6 great grandchildren: McKail Rolle, Francky Fowler, Sariah Fowler, Kavaria Fowler, Jor’dyn Johnson and Kyriee Johnson; numerous nieces & nephews & a host of other relatives & friends.

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

Funeral Service for

SANDRA LORETTA TAYLOR, 71

a resident of Dumping Ground Corner, will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Boyd Road, on Friday, September 30, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. Officiating will be Fr. Monsignor Alfred Culmer. Interment follows in St. Joseph’s Church Cemetery, Boyd Road.

Left to cherish her memories are her, 2 brothers: Collins and David Dawkins; 5 sisters: Ulease Taylor, Sharon Ferguson, Lindalee Dawkins, Judyann Williams and Coramae Beneby; nieces: Sherry & Stacy Ferguson, Sernovia Coakley, Lesia Thervil, Lakeisha, Nicola, Shantisha & Shartonya Beneby, Sharanda Williams, Sharell & Anastasia Williams, Demetria & Davine Rolle & Kimberly Frazer; nephews: Wellington & Stephen Ferguson, Gregory Beneby, Valentino & Pedro Williams, Tito Dawkins Sr. & Kevin Dawkins, Jermaine Jr., Jermalis & Jacobi Dawkins; grand nieces & nephews including: Tito Jr., Tiko, Alexandre, Jermaine Jr. & Camilla Dawkins & a host of other relatives & friends.

Friends may pay their last respects at Demeritte’s Funeral Home, Market Street, from 10-5:00 p.m. on Thursday.

Funeral Service For

Virginia Forbes, 71

of Mars Bay, South Andros will be held on Saturday, 1st October, 2022 at Highway Church of God, Mars Bay at 11:00am. Officiating will be Pastor Darron Morris assisted by Pastor Joshua Forbes and Pastor Leo Forbes. Interment will follow in the Public Cemetry in Mars Bay, South Andros.

She is survived by her 1 son: Hesley Rolle; 3 daughters: Sherell, Rochelle and Diane Forbes; 1 daughterin-law: Audrey Rolle; 1 son-inlaw: Jermaine Shields; 5 grandchildren: Janine Shields, Cordell Forbes, Aliea Rolle, Shacovie Rolle, William and Nathan Bowe; 2 great grandchildren: Evans Thompson and Danajaha Forbes; 1 brother: William Forbes; 3 sisters: Geneva, Evelyn Forbes and Irene Burrows; nieces: Latoya and Kishma Cox, Katisha Crystal, Shenika, Forbes Kara Campbell, Derene Burrows, Danesha Burrows Louis; nephews: Santana (Kim Forbes), Jamal Sargent, Jason Forbes, Devon, Corporal Daniel Burrows, Tarek Cox, Trevor Smith, Bruce, Jet Lee and Nicolas Dames; cousins: Dora Andrews Rodnell, Leo, Alvarado “Big Toe” Leonique, Evelyn, Gloria, Freda, Bethsheba, Norman, Ronell & George Brown, Sandra, Nat, Peter, Una, Paula, Antoinette, Danny, Margaret Smith, Yvonne Morris, Lillymae Sands, Gertrude Wright, Francita Saunders, Zet McIntosh, Jermaine Shields, Charles & Princess Mackey, Trevor Mills (Sheila); special thanks to: the entire community of Mars Bay, South Andros, Catherine Young and Family, Nurse Rahming, Donnie Forbes and family, Kimberly Webb and family, Margaret Smith, Yvonne Morris, Lillymae Sands, Gertrude Wright, Francita Saunders, Zet McIntosh, Jermaine Shields, Charles & Princess Mackay, Trevor Mills (Sheila); and other relatives and friends.

May her soul rest in peace

Relatives and friends may pay their last respect at the church on Friday, 30th September, 2022 from 10:00am to 5:00pm and on Saturday, 1st October, 2022 from 9:00am until service time.

Service Rendered by Rosewill Memorial Morturary, # 244 Market Street and Oxford Avenue.

Funeral Service for ROSEMARY JOHNSON, 67

of Moonshine Drive, Sunshine Park and formerly of Blanket Sound, Andros, who died on Friday, August 19th, 2022, will be held on Saturday, October 1st, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at The Christian Tabernacle Church, Robinson Road. Officiating will be Apostle Christopher Russell. Cremation will follow

Left to cherish her memories her, Husband: Christopher Johnson; Daughters: NhKayla (Henry) Wright, Tiffany, NhCoya (John) Mackey, Kendra (Benjamin) Seymour, Crystal (Ivan) Moss; Grandsons: Jahro, Jerome, Deion, Elijah, Levi, Barry, Ricardo, Julian, Issac, Ranaldo, John, Rajon, Clement, Kenneth, Judah, Ivan and Christin; Granddaughters: Kandira Jahnovia, Nhkala, Lorain, Geneva, P’Andre, Rogernique, Camichala, Shermeka, Anoush, Randesha & Rakeisha Jahavonca, Shacoya, Benyanique, Kendranique, Makeda, Kenya and Christovia; Great Grandchildren: Jahro, Asia, Tajah, Angelina, James, Remika, Shaquille, Shafton, Andrea, Jousha, Isiah, Treconique, Levi, Patreca, and Treco; Brothers: Raymond, Neville, Felix Sr. Jp Esq, Brutinell; Sisters-in-law: Mary Munroe, Cleoami Munroe, Ellen, Alladyce Munroe, Phillis, Alma Munroe, Sandra, Oreta Munroe, Zeaner Munroe, Grace Johnson, Ruby Johnson, Rose Johnson of Abaco, Rose Johnson of Eleauthra, Casandra Johnson, Ellen Henfield, Sandra Barr, Phyllis Smith; Nieces: Johnniemae Colebrooke, Polleann Newton, Darnessa Curtis, Nicola Tinker, Nicola Stubbs, Marsha Munroe, Deann Conyers, Andrinqiue Stubbs, Lexis Jolly, Jennifer Anderson, Symone Anderson, Whitney Woodside, Latoya Johnson, Latonia Kelly, Roxanne Munroe, Annamae Blyden, Dianne Munroe, Marva Munroe, Faye Munroe, Rose Forbes, De’or Forbes, Tasha Davis, Issie Mckenzie, Ann Tyson, Elleanor Davis, Donnamae Miller, Olivia Ferguson, Ann Dames, Annique Dames, Valderine, Shantrelle, Shadesha Mackey, Gloria Rolle, Clarece, Shakera Dean, Santanna Rolle, Chanel, Lionelle, Shavonnia, Tyrece Blyden; Nephews: Edney Newton, Pedro Newton, Trevor Newton, Randy Colebrooke, Dan Munroe, Elkino Munroe, Andrew Stubbs Sr., Andrew Stubbs Jr, Valentine, Wesley, Osmond, Felix Jr, Gregory, Mark, Jason, Caro, Rico, Rashad, Senior Commander Milton Munroe, Elron, Nolan, Basil Jr, Armundo, Pedro, Kendall, Everette, Garsh, Shervwin, Gregory Sr., Darren, Demico, Donald, Chris, Sammie, Kevin, John; Relatives & Friends: Una Sweeting & family, Ruthmae Boniby & family, Joseph Scott & family, TC Brown & family, Ellen, Linda & Irene

Newton & family, Amanda McIntosh & Family, Barbara Woodside & family, Rebecca Scott & family, Ishmael Brown & family, Marvin, Edith & Albert Whitney & family, Marina Kerr & family, Vantlock Fowler & family, Robertha Stuart, Steve Hanna Sr. & family, Gwendolyn Pedican & family, Infinity Pharmacy Family (Mrs. Dorsette), Dr. Gertrude Holder family (Stapleton Medical Center), Pastor Wellington Maycock & family The McGregor family (North & South Blanket Sound), The Hamilton family (Moore Avenue), The Brown family (Central Andros), The Munroe family (Duncan Town, Ragged Island, & Central Andros), Yvonne Sturrup & family, Moonshine Drive, Sunshine Park Community, East Street South Community, Road Runners Track Team, Aquaventure WPO and a host of other relatives and friends to name.

Friends may pay their last respects at East Sunrise Mortuary #183 Baillou Hill Road & Cordeaux Avenue from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Friday and again at the church from 12:00 noon to service time on Saturday.

Please visit our website: www.eastsunrisemortuary.com to share your memories and condolences with family and friends.

Death Notice for MITCHELL ANDREW

“Horrible” ALBURY, 67

of Quarry Mission Road, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Monday 26th September, 2022.

He is survived by his, Children: Toma and Lahoma Ferguson, and Nichelle Jakes; Sisters: Stephanie Griffin, Minister Berthamae Gardiner, Bernadette Albury and Janet Williams; Brothers: Robert Gilbert, Stephen and Dennis Albury; Grandchildren: Tahj, Jaiden and Justin Ferguson; Numerous Nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends

Please visit our website: www.eastsunrisemortuary.com to share your memories and condolences with family and friends

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Janice Valda Bain-McKinney, 63

of Butler’s Way, Nassau, Bahamas and formerly of Matthew Town, Inagua died at her daughter’s residence on Monday, 26th September, 2022 .

She is survived by her husband: Clement Olson McKinney; children: Valda Sturrup (Philip), Vandrea Claridge (Michael), Valencia McKinney, Alphaeus Allick, Phillipa Augustave, Akili Hamilton Bridgette Rahming; grandchildren: Phillip Sturrup III, Vanessa, Michaela, Judah Claridge, Brianna McKinney, Zoe, Zanea Allick, Akela, Akili Jr. Hamilton; siblings: Cedric, Tyrone & Dexter Bain, Wendy, Aldrea & Lavanda Bain, Camille Bennett, Majorie Outten, Marcus, Kayman, Maston Jr. & Dorin Evans, Gayle Davis, Claudette, Shantell & Nathiera Evans; aunts: Willamae, Persis Cunningham; and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

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Steven Martin Robinson, 62 affectionately called “Mongo” & “Robbie”

of Sappodilla Boulevard, Pinewood Gardens, died at his residence on Saturday, September 24th, 2022.

He is survived by his loving Wife: Florinda Blondell Robinson; Daughters: Lorryann Robinson-Demeritte, Stephanie, Ashley, Stevette & Crystal Robinson; Son: Steven Robinson Jr.; (11) Grandchildren, (6) Brothers, (4) Sisters and a host of other Relatives & Friends who will be mentioned at a later date.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Cornish Memorial Mortuary located #41 Tonique Williams-Darling Highway, and will be announced at a later date.

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Rudolph Hopkins-Smith, 78

of The Bluff, South Andros, died at his residence on Friday, 9th September, 2022.

He is survived by his, Wife: Angela Hopkins-Smith nee Morrison; Step Children: Christina, Allison and Larry Morrison; Sister: Elder Magnolia Brown; Brother: Wellington Smith; Step Sisters and Brothers: Estella McPhee, Rev. William (Williamae) Hepburn & Bishop Alton (Eureka) Ferguson; Uncle: Deacon James Smith; Aunts: Deaconess Enith Smith and Prudence Rolle; Fatherin-Law: Arlington Morrison and a host of other relatives and friends.

Professional comforting care is provided by Curtis Memorial Mortuary.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Robert Irvin Morley, 57

of Bahama Sound # 18, Exuma, died at Princess Margaret Hospital on Monday, 26th September, 2022.

He is survived by 2 Daughters: Regina Morley & Joette Fox; 2 Brothers: Franklyn & Stanford Morley; 3 Sisters: Linda Munnings of Nassau, Jean Morley of Exuma & Francis MorleyBrown; and a host of other relatives & friends.

Professional comforting care is provided by Curtis Memorial Mortuary.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Funeral Service For

Marion Louise Forbes, 78

of Crest Hill Drive, Seven Hills Estate will be held at Faith United Missionary Baptist Church, Faith United Way and Bailou Hill Road on Saturday, October 1st, 2022 at 10:00a.m. Officiating will be Rev. William Thompson assisted by other ministers of the gospel. Interment will follow at Lakeview Memorial Gardens, John F. Kennedy Drive.

Left to cherish her memories and carry on her legacy are her five sons: Frank, Ambrose, Sean, Brian and Mario Forbes; three daughters: Crystal and Sharon Forbes and Tamika Saunders; grandsons: Ambrose Jr. Christopher, Ameico, Forbes, Gaege Smith, Jeffrey Forbes, Brian Forbes Jr., Frank Forbes Jr., Kenron Bullard Jr., Mario Forbs Jr., Sean Forbes Jr. Dwayne; granddaughters: Brittany, Ambrosina, Gabrielle, Anastasia, Asante, Alyssa, Alecia, Ashleigh and Jordin Forbes, Sinaah Bullard, Khilee, Marissa, Makayla and Amari Forbes, Giavanna Demerritte; great grandchildren: Jeremiah Thurston, Michai, Amari, Amber and Ameico Forbes Jr.; brothers: Godfrey Bowe, Leslie, Wilton, Harcourt and David Rolle; sister: Maryann Rolle-Cartright; brother-in-law: Emile Cartwright; sisters-in-law: Carmita Romer, Sonia Bowe, Yvone and Makayla Rolle, Berta Forbe; daughters-in-law: Brendalee, Mathared; nieces: Janice Romer, Jasmine Romer-Dawkins, Tiffany Rolle-Adderly, Vadia Rolle-Taylor, Sophie, Dakota Latoya, Deandra Rolle and Tsharra Rolle-Knowles, Shallini, Sonovia and Kishna Bowe, Angela RolleDorsette and Indira Rolle, Andrea Dean, Shenifer and Shantal Rolle, Stacey Dean, Ethel Louisante, Andrea Forbes-Dean, Christine Forbes and Clevonne Kemp; nephews: Julian, Clinton and Livingston Romer, Hancel, Leslie Jr., Ricardo, Geovani, Lesline, Valesko, Chris, Demetri, Harcourt Jr., Odessa and Decosta Rolle, Nicholas, Godfrey Jr. and Navarro Bowe, Glenroy, Wallace and

Shorn Rolle, Robert Taylor, Fredlyn Adderley, Quinton, Alfred (Junior), Michael and Dwight Forbes, Prince Gordon (wife Ellen Gordon), Shaft Dean; grand niece; Tamara Bethel, Kardysya, Julanda, Clinique and Destined Romer, Rodericka Delancey, Latesha , Destiny and Shaleah Rolle, Savannah Knowles, Javier Smith, Krazia, Saphyre, Gabrielle Rolle, Zavier Dean, Antonenisha Moss, Bailey Carter, Tamia Rolle, Shauntia and Shanovia Smith, Keishala Gray, Deishanay Marshall, Destiny Rolle, Truth Dorsette, Chante deal-Rolle, Vanya Cartwright, Royalty Rolle, Inaru Dames, Alenya Bowe, Shindera Dean, Shaniqua, Latoya and Georgette Gordon, Katherine Kerr, Kessie and Suenell Kerr, Aldesha, Trinity, Arianna, Malika Forbes; grand nephew: Nathaniel, Tron, Jron, Livingston and Clinton Jr., Romer, Tiko Dawkins, Damani Smith, Gartoryio Bain, Hajahri and Glenroy Jr. Rolle, Rashaun Rolle, Shawn Adderley Jr., Antone Moss Jr., Wallace Jr., Jaheim, Eulano and Isaiah Rolle, Ravachio Morley, Davon Pinder, Keswick Gray, Alistino Smith, Life Dorsette, Nathan Bowe, Marcin Baccus, Richard Dames Jr., Angelo Brooks, Duran, Duramus and Brandon Dorcellie, Samuel, Moses, Jonathan, Lorenzo and Moses Kerr, Alfred and Isreal Forbes, Morice and Hilton Forbes, Prince Jr. Charles, Byron and Daniel Gordon, Ian Kerr Jr.; great grand nieces: Alicia, Siann Turnquest, Kharmilya Lawrence, Da’kazia Miller, Amia Dorsette, Alexia Smith; great grand nephews: Kardo Rolle, Keyshone Taylor, Dandre Knowles and Kayvon Romer, Da’caro Miller, Glenroy Rolle III, Jamar Thomas, Alistino Smith Jr.; cousins: Clifford, Dannny, and Milton Strachan, Children of the late Viola and Hubert Smith; Yvonne Smith-Kemp, Patrick, Latravilia, Joseph, Marsha and Travis Smith, Dennie Williams, Irvin and Murray Walkes; Decendants of the late Rowena Clarke family, Berthamae Higgins and family friends; Bettyann Skinner and family, Jennymae Moree and family, Vanria Moss and family, Esther Colebrooke and family, Constance Evans and family, Ms. Ferguson, Teresita Miller and family, Arthur Bodie and Family, Pearlemae Stubbs and Family, Ms. Rose, The Saunders and Beneby Families, the Faith United Church Family, The Raddison Cable Beach Hotel and family and other relatives and friends.

Viewing will be held at the Serenity Suite at Restview Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium Limited, Robinson and Soldier Roads on Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

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Elvise Louise Tucker, 82

of St. James Road, Kemp Road will be held at Pilgrim Baptist Temple Church, St. James Road, Kemp Road on Saturday, October 1st, 2022 at 11:00a.m. Officiating will be Pastor Leroy Major Sr. Pastor of Pilgrim Baptist Temple assisted by other ministers of the gospel. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Gardens Cemetery, Soldier Road.

Fond and lasting memories are held by her six sons: Pedison Thompson, Victor Pennerman, Richard, Andrew and Jeremy Tucker and Arnold Johnson; three daughters: Mary Jonson, Clara Brown, Dianna Tucker (predecease) and Joyann Thompson; two sons-in-law: Marcus Thompson and Alison Brown; three daughters-in-law: Karen Tucker, Patrice Tucker, Terecita Tucker; fifty grandchildren: Eva Brown, Shane Johnson, Dereck McKenzie, Charlie Moxey and Teddy Johnson, Akoa, Amanda Pennerman, Dino and Kimmy Delva, Jasmine, Quinten, Valencya Tucker, Deandra Knowles, Torio, Ominique Bastian, Maquel Tucker, Robert Moxey, Frank and Santoya Bethel, Seavona, Shakera, Andrewnique, Shantia, Adalia Tucker, Nicketa, DC4072 Jeremy Tucker Jr. and Isaiah Tucker, Mark and Makia Johnson, Marvenique Tucker, Marvin, Marrisa and Mariah Simms, Shanti, Jaden, Arnika and Lola Johnson, Rufus, Timmy, Carline, Dee, Antoinette, Deron Dean, Rosie Pennerman; sixty great grandchildren too numerous to mention; step brother: Steven Rolle; brother-in-law: Edward Rolle; numerous nieces and nephews and other relative and friends: Eric, Newman, Freddie, James, John, Min. Wendell &Estella Pratt, Pastor Benjamin Pratt and family, Pastor Leroy Major and Family, Min. Casey Moncur and Family, Min. Gaynell and family, Queeny Gray and Family, Cooper Family, Akoa Minnis and Family, Fergusons family, Kirk Knowles and family, Patrice Moxey and family, Anna Gibson and family, Newbold family, Bastian family, Shiloh Temple Baptist church family, Leos family, Alvin Burrows and family, Gareth Finlayson and family, Miah Cooper and family, Deveaux family, Olgarean Clarke and family, Thompson family, PMH Housekeeping family, Pastor Michael Bullard and family, Apostle Laura Taylor and family, Sharline Cooper and family, Jackie Adderley and family and others too numerous to mention.

Viewing will be held at the Serenity Suite at Restview Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium Limited, Robinson and Soldier Roads on Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Max Lucas Darville, 26

of Lucky Heart Corner, East Street died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Friday, September 23rd, 2022.

He is survived by his father: Paul Darville; brother: Travis Darville; sister: Candice Roberts and a host of other relatives and friends.

Arrangements for the funeral service are being finalized and details will be announced at a future date.

Cyril George Baker, 87

of Beumontia Avenue, Garden Hills #1 died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Tuesday, September 27th, 2022.

He is survived by a host of relatives and friends too numerous to mention.

Arrangements for the funeral service are being finalized and details will be announced at a future date.

Andrew Benjamin McPhee, 38

Death Notices For

Byron James Johnson, 64

Mr. Derick Anthony “Di” Isaacs, 67

of Sandilands Village Road died at his residence on Sunday, September 25th, 2022.

He is survived by his parents: Ruthmae and Ednal McPhee; brothers: Shaun Smith, Ronald, Ednal Jr., Ricardo and Terrance Roberts and a host of other relatives and friends.

Arrangements for the funeral service are being finalized and details will be announced at a future date.

of Fox Hill died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Saturday, September 17th, 2022.

He is survived by his parents: Patricia Adderley of Freeport, Grand Bahama, Lady Ella Johnson; sister: Indera Johnson; brothers: Kelvin, Peter and Ednal Adderley and Sheldon Johnson; aunts: Paulette Beneby, Marie Sumner, Niomi Brown, Eddison Francis; uncle: Oswald Newmore and a host of other relatives and friends.

Arrangements for the funeral service are being finalized and details will be announced at a future date.

of # 30 Newton Crest, Freeport, Grand Bahama died at the Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, Florida on Monday, September 26th, 2022.

He is survived by his wife: Anastasia Isaacs; sons: Omar Isaacs and Odessa Isaacs; daughter-in-law: Tara Isaacs; grandchildren: Neveah Isaacs, Hope Munroe, Heaven Munroe, Orion Isaacs, Markus Isaacs, Osiah Isaacs, Josiah Isaacs; father-in-law: Alpheus Ramsey Sr.; mother-in-law: Lillis LevarityRamsey; sister-in-law: Andrea RamseyWilliams; brothers-in-law: Anthony Ramsey, Adrian Ramsey and Alpheus Ramsey Jr.; devoted nieces and nephews, a list of loving cousins and friends.

Arrangements for the funeral service are being finalized and details will be announced at a future date.

Funeral Service For

Mr. Shavez O’neal Hart, 29

of Treasure Cay, Abaco will be held on Saturday, October 1st, 2022, 10:00 a.m. at Faith Walk Church of God, Cooper’s Town, Abaco. Officiating will be Rev. Rudolph McKinney assisted by other ministers of the gospel. Interment will follow at Treasure Cay Community Cemetery, Treasure Cay, Abaco.

Precious memories will linger in the hearts of his loving and devoted parents: Sidney and Sharmaine Hart; son: Chase Asher Hart; siblings: Sirnardo, Shermal and Sarai Hart; nieces: Shammanique and Si’Nae Hart; step grandmother: Jacqueline Hart; uncles and aunts: Pastor Emma (Pastor Don) Forbes, Sandra Okaya-Jones, Joseph (Iva) Bodie, Jennifer (William) Walkins, Steve (Timeka) Fynes, Edna Ferguson, Louis Caldwell, Pedro Thurston, Monica Hart Fox, Julie, Linda, Paula, Anatchas Hart, Alfred Hart, Parcey Hart, Vernal (Merilyn) Cornish, Mildred (Alexander) Blatch, Erma (Lincy) Burrows, Bethseba (Wellington) Pritchard, Jacob (Genice) Cornish, Michael McIntosh, Jerome Saunders, Diane Cornish, Felix (Gaynell) Johnson, Rev Lavette (Patrick) McFall, Kingsley (Rosette) Murray, Kenneth (Rose) Murray, Sharon Bartlette, Janice (Mark) Moore, Gordon (Theresa) Murray and Mikelean Murray; granduncles and aunts: Leon (Cleora) Pinder, Everette (Lee) Hart, Jacqueline Dames, Grace Hart, Doseline Hart, Laura Smith, Carlton Adderley, Sidney Adderley, Cetil Curry, Timothy (Helena) Hart, Calvin (Melinda) Hart, William, Arlington and Sherman Hart, Rev. Doshalene Cash, Grace Caron, Deidre (PC Hughrie) Williams; god parents: Patrice Cooper, Debbie Russell, Bridgette Chase, Tamanji Bootle, Pastor Curtis Cooper, Pastor Gary Hudson, and Kathrina Thompson; close friends: Marcia Hinsey, Dionne Britton and family, Dien Neubauer, Krystal Forbes, Kareem McBride, Fred Kerley, Cruze Ricardo Simmons, Davon Cooper, Charo Williams, Treveeno Mackey, Antonique Strachan, Basil Genrus, Shaquille McDonald, Jaron Cornish, Toran Russell, Javado Hudson, Godfrey Rolle III, Renaldo McKinney, Amri McIntosh Jr., Lubin Charles, Perez Young, Mario Bootle, C. J. Lowe, Ishaka Mortimer, Weneka Simms, Chavez Young; and a host of relatives and friends including: Rt. Hon Hubert A. Ingraham, Christina Gibson, Tracey Collie, Weskernisha Calixte, Joe Dames, Cousins of the Hart family, Cousins of the Bodie family, Forbes family, Russell family, Coral Farrington, Philip Petitere and family, Williams family, Everette Bootle and family, Ruthmae McIntosh and family, Albert Bootle and family, Welbourne Bootle and family, Donna Bootle and family, Drexel Bootle and family, Anthony Nixon, Pastor Karol Roache and family, Delvera Wallace and family, Marsha Roberts and family, Mertis Russell and family,

Desarae Archer and family, Audrick Lightbourne, Derek Wells, Coache Henry and Texas A & M University, Coach Wiley (South Plains College), Dr. Jonathan Bartlett, Vernon Russell and family, Rojanae McKenzie, Jackie Curry and family, Samuel Cooper and family, Pastor Stafford Symonette and family, Pastor Rudolph McKinney and family, Pastor Joseph Norris and family, Pastor Clint Laroda and family, Rev. John McIntosh and family, Pastor Daniel Curry and family, Rev. Clayton McIntosh and family, General Superintend Patrick Paul and family, Jack Thompson and family, Team Bahamas (2011-2017), President and Officers of Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations, Team Members of Treasure Cay Crusaders, Godfrey Rolle and family, Freddie Laroda and family, Bridgette Thurston Mills and family, Full Gospel Assembly family, New Horizon Worship Centre family, Communities at Treasure Cay, Mount Hope, Black Wood, Cooper’s Town, Fire Road and Murphy Town, Abaco.

Viewing will be held at Faith Walk Church of God, Cooper’s Town, Abaco on Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and at the church on Saturday from 8:30 a.m. until service time.

Death Notice For Mrs. Bethley Cooper, 71

of # Grant’s Corner, Hanna Hill, Eight Mile Rock, Grand Bahama died at the Rand Memorial Hospital, Freeport, Grand Bahama on Friday, September 23rd, 2022.

She was predeceased by her husband: Spencer Cooper; parents: Calvin and Ruth Laing.

Bethley is survived by her daughters: R. Naomi Smith-Pinder Elva Smith and Narissa Pinder; sons: Alonzo W. Smith and Elroy “Aubrey” Smith; son-in-law: Curtis W. Pinder; grandchildren: Chandra Pinder-Russo, Cyle Pinder, April Smith-McKinney, Royasen Smith, Richard ‘Josh’ Smith and Tyrique Frazier; sisters: Ludell Mader and Deloris Laing; brothers: Clifton, Alvin and Elijah Laing and Gathville Laing; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Arrangements for the funeral service are being finalized and details will be announced at a future date.

Funeral Services For

William Rolle, 84

of Black Point, Exuma will be held at Gethsemane Baptist Church, Black Point Exuma on Saturday, October 1st, 2022 at 10:00a.m. Officiating will be Rev. Glendon Rolle assisted by other ministers of the gospel. Interment will follow at Black Point, Exuma Cemetery.

Left to cherish William Willie Rolle memories are his Wife of 53 years: Betty Rolle; children: Rebecca Johnson, Sheries Evans (Shelton Evans) Kevin Rolle (Shanicka Rolle), Pamela Thompson (Shane Thompson) Patrice Rolle, Keva Rolle (Jullian Moss); adopted son: Jamaal and Loan Rolle; grandchildren: Sheniqua Rolle, Decode, Shantesia, Jerica Johnson, Valentino, Shawn, Tevin, Debroah Evans, Larendo, Nathaniel, Stephen Thompson, Kevaughn, Keshone, Corey Cooper, Justin, Kevan Jr., Jameko, Kevanique, Sophia Rolle, Dentre, Jamari Rolle; great grandchildren: Marcia, Jermaine, Jonathan Marquez, Jayshawn and Jayvion Joseph; brothers: Alpheus RollePreston Rolle; sisters-In-law: Majorie Rolle, Rowena Rolle, Patricia Adderley; nieces and nephews: Devon, Loan, Cardo, Randy, Floyd, Angie, Joan, Idena, Tyrone, Ostan, Randall, Trevor, Mario, Aluma, Oswald, Germal, Lavanda, Nathalie, Madeline, Maydone, Lorraine, Lucinda, Shantel, Ro- Chelle, Otis, Wenzel, Dwight, Princeton, Glenise, Glen, Glenda, Patricia, Gladys Hamilton; special relatives and friends: Myrtle Black, Elizabeth Black & Family, Susie, Lourenna, Netta Rolle & Family, Sidney McPhee & Family, Walter, Gertrude Rolle & Family, Ronny & Family, Boisey, Corraine Rolle & Family, Thelma Rolle & Family, Zhivargo Rolle & Family, Prince Patton & Family, Kathy, Rod, Tess Missick, Berkie Rolle & Family, Hestine Kemp & Family, Curling, Elvy Rolle & Family, Kyle, Delores’s, Muriel, Elenor, Brooks Miller & Family, Ferguson Family, Taylor Family, Brown Family, Smith Family, Sally, Joseph Johnson, Thelma Douglas & Family, Eric Forbes, Culmer, Mr. Musgrove; also thanks to: The Nurses at The Black Point Clinic, Deputy Chester Cooper Family and Friends from all the other Family Islands; special thanks to: Sidney McPhee, Bervan Brown, Zhivargo Rolle, Devon Rolle and Loan Rolle and other relatives and friends.

Viewing will be held at the Serenity Suite at Restview Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium Limited, Robinson and Soldier Roads on (TODAY) Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Mr. Jean Indrick, 86

of James Cistern, Eleuthera and formerly of Port-de-Paix, Haiti will be held on Saturday, October 1st, 2022, 11:00 a.m. at Liberty Independent Baptist Church, James Cistern, Eleuthera. Officiating will be Pastor Kirk M. Gooding assisted by Wayde Weinburger. Interment will follow at James Cistern Public Cemetery, James Cistern, Eleuthera.

Left to cherish Indrick memories are his partner: Esthermae Lewis; 11 children: Tony Julmiste, Rosila Julmiste, Kelly Julmiste, Rodrique Julmiste, Nono Julmiste, Choisi Julmiste, Johnson Julmiste, Rosiette Julmiste, Shiela Julmiste, Margarette Julmiste and Sonel Julmiste Charles; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren including: Guerder Louissaint, Antonine Julmiste, Yonise Julmiste, Diamond Julmiste, Roseline Juliste, Ace Julmiste, Ronald Julmiste, Tamara Reckley Charles, Jeanette Charles, Call Charles and Isaac Charles; step children: Youlanda Johnson, Michelle Lewis, Jeremy Lewis, Anthon Lewis, Alton Lewis, William Lewis and Anna Lewis; step grandchildren: Larry Dean, Lashan Lewis, Samuel Bethel, Alexia Johnson, Alexandra Johnson, Anthonisha Lewis, Mylez Moss, Kevaniyah Higgs and Autumn Strachan; 2 sisters: Bernadette Julmiste and Idamise Julmiste; and a host of other Relatives and Friends including: Dellarese Rolle and family, Rosemary Johnson and family, Brenda and Billy Stubbs, Dorothy and Rudolph Bethel, Aretha Rolle, Harriet Pinder, Cecile, Kirk and Edward Johnson, Prince and family, Wayde and family, Kellie Johnson and Nellyanna Bethel and other relatives and friends.

Viewing will be held at Restview Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium Limited, Queen’s Highway, Gregory Town, Eleuthera will be held on Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the church from 3:00 p.m. until service time on Saturday.

Funeral Service For

Captain Cephas

Lemuel Maycock, 93

affectionately called “The Lion”

a resident of Sheila’s Court, Sandilands Village Road and formerly of Duncan Town, Ragged Island will be held at 10:00am on Saturday, October 1st, 2022 at Holy Innocence Anglican Church, Duncan Town, Ragged Island. Officiating will be Rev. Fr. Canon Delano Archer assisted by other ministers of the gospel. Interment will follow in Lily View Public Cemetery, Duncan Town, Ragged Island.

Left to cherish his precious memories are his loving wife: Maudline Maycock; sons: Lemuel, Cephas, Etienne, and Jared Maycock; son-in-law: Leeland Curling; daughters: Geleta (Irvin) Wilson, Constance (Melvin) Lewis, Christine Maycock, Stephanie Pintard, Patrice (Jerome) Maycock-Lusa, Lisa (Ted) Fowler, Ethel (Don) Smith and Krystal (Kadeem) Coleby, Norma Curling (predeceased); grandsons: Ervin (Adrianna), Gino (Theora), Dusty, Ashley (Melissa) Wilson, Dr. Louis Justin (Richardette) Pintard, Norvian (Kamarah), Stancio, Raje Curling, Jason, Travis, Scharad, Jamal, Mario, Jerado Emersine), Lemneshon, Raegan, Etienne Jr., Ahmad, Prescot (Patrina), Jaleel, Elian, Lemuel Jr., Daniel, Athario (Ashley), Javon, Ehryn Maycok, Melvin (Arianna) Lewis, Patrick Lusa, and Kyrie Coleby; granddaughters: Tanya Maycock, Melanie Lewis, Mia (Cerone)Ramsey, Shakara Maycock, Janette Newton, Kristin Higgins, Resha & Tyla Fowler, Jayla & Jalia Maycock, Ashanti & Dreamia Smith, Ethenique (Gerard) Rolle, Destiny Maycock, K’Anna Coleby; great-grandchildren: Jaylin, Jason, Jamal, Jasmin, Jermaine, Jerado, Lemuel III, Jared, Jalia, Nathan, Prescott Jr., Preston, Brayden, Brayell, Athena Maycock, Amir Hamilton, Kai Pintard, Kiari Curling Melia Bridgewater, Milena Lewis, Romero, Isaiah, Romel Jr., Caleb, Judah, Aliyah

and Emma Wilson, Adriel Alburay, Germir and Emeri Rolle, Salease Fynes, Zion Rolle, Irie Roker, Reign Edgecombe; nieces & nephews: Cyril (Claudine) Joffre, Franklyn (Marsha)Thompson, Fayceta Wallace, Kendal, Alvin, Harlam, Horace, Wesley, Kingsley, & Monica Wilson, Emmett, Juanita, Joseph, Angela & Orion Munroe, Oraline Maycock, Nelson Moxey, Elkenny, William, Ellery & Dr. Freeman Lockhart, Cyprianna Mullings, Sheena Pinder, Lee Ambrister, Phill, Greg & Aniska Maycock; cousins: Jane Adderley, Maurine Rahming & Astrid Brooks; other relatives & friends including: Paul Moxey, Ernie Wallace, Glen & Florinda Hepburn, Daniel & Maxine Wallace, Joseph Moxey Sr., Ty, Phicol & Erica Wallace, Dr. Beveton Moxey, Perry & Tyrone McKinzie, The Smith Family of Buck Town, Exuma, Dr. Franklyn Walkine, The Moxey, Wallace, Hepburn, Munroe, Maycock, Wilson, Lockhart, Pintard, Curling, Ambrister and Pinder families; and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.

Relatives and friends may pay their respects at Gambier House, Farrington Road on Wednesday from 10:00am to 1:00pm and at Cedar Crest Funeral Home and Crematorium Ltd, Robinson and Baillou Hill Roads from 2:00pm to 5:00pm.

Death Notice For

Keith Brian Stubbs, 56

a resident of Seven Hills Drive, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Wednesday, September 21st, 2022.

He is survived by his parents: Revis and Betty Stubbs; children: Princess Pratt, Keithra and King Stubbs; 2 grandchildren; brothers; sisters; and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.

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

Funeral Service For

Rusty Jerome Newman, 64

a resident of High Rock, Grand Bahama, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 1st, 2022 at Church of God Temple, Peach Tree Street Freeport, Grand Bahama. Officiating will be Pastor I. Janese Pinder. Cremation will follow.

Cherished memories will forever linger in the hearts of his wife: Ruthmae Newman; children: Malinda (Dwaine, Sr.) Rollins, Michelle & Al Newman and Jonathan (Latoya) Higgs; sister: Betty Newman; brothers: Atwell (Rat) Sr. & Allan (Donna) Sr. Newman; grandchildren: Tabria, Dwaine, Jr. & Dwainya Rollins, Malakyi Ebanks, Jahmane, Tiani, Jaia-Rose, Remy & Lumi Newman, Jonathan & Jahnyah Higgs & Ladante Deveaux; mother in-law: Betty Roberts; brothers & sistersin-law: Jacqueline (Nathan) Roberts, Debra (Tyrone) Andrews, Joycelyn (Peterson) Pinder, Wilton (Georgette) & Wilson (Adina) Roberts; aunt: Dorcas Mitchell; nieces and nephews: Izona Burrows, Shawn & Sherry Mader, Corene, Sandra-Dee, Atwell (Lil Rat) Jr., Ricardo (Manisha), Trevor, Arimentha, Marilyn, Nikia, Atleane Newman and Patricia Stubbs, Brenell (Diana), Natasha (Swayne) Thomas Clayton (Darnette), Oscar (Shirlene), Allan Jr., Quinston (La) & Delano Newman, Natasha (Leroy) Thompson, Natasha, Jill & Jasmine Newman; nieces and nephews-inlaw: Tyrone (Vanessa) Andrews, Alexanderia (Valdez) Cooper, Jamal, Ellison, Rashard, Rashaun, Tina, Alexa, Kerry, Lakeisha, Rickeisha, Petrell; numerous grandnieces & grandnephews especially: Antonique & Andreco Burrows, Alyce (Cory) Bethel, Anwar Johnson, Carlos, Shieiko & Dreco Thompson, Oscar Jr., Quinston Jr., Stephan & CJ. Valencia, Skyler Cooper, Brandon, Rashard Jr, Rajohn, Zavier, Zamier; first cousins: Elgin (Majorie) Mitchell, Lurella (Lester) Pinder, John (Sheila) Mitchell, Georgina Mitchell, Lashanda (Eukeno) Bain , Denny (Royanne) McIntosh, Rachael (Eric) Higgs, William (Renae) Cooper, Bartholomew (Sharanda) Mitchell, William Jr (Cheryl), Franklyn, Theresa & Ricardo Newman, Val Rahming, Stella (Archie) White, Ken

(Earnestine Lisa) Mather, Donna (Mike) Sears, Cindy (Frank) Garland, Leroy, Rosebella, Tyrone & Calsey (Nishca) Mather; godchildren: Erica Roberts ,Shammell Munnings; other relatives & friends: Cadeisha Laing, Kendrick & Nicole Collins, Jerry & Orie Laing, Meryl Laing, Leyland Laing & Family, Manvella & Deann Laing, Coramae Bridgewater & Family, Theresa Pinder & Family, Rev. Arnold Pinder & Family, Ossie & Pamela Laing, Ada Cooper, Stephanie & Earl Bowe, Mabel Pinder & Family, Geraldine Pinder, Stacy Pinder & Family, Pastor Sean Pinder & Family, Curtis & Naomi Pinder, Reginald Pinder & Family, Clifford Pinder & Family, Elizabeth Pinder & Family, Joanne Glinton, Sharad & Davanna Rolle and Stafford Ferguson and other relatives and friends.

Relatives and friends may pay their respects at Yager Funeral Home & Crematorium, Queens Highway on Friday from 12:00 noon until 5:00 p.m. and at the church on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until service time.

Death Notice For Hugh Gordon Sandiford, 92

a resident of Halmere Road, Highbury Park and formerly of Porters, St. James, Barbados, died at his residence on Wednesday, September 21st, 2022.

He is survived by his sons: Juan, Ranulth and Marcellus Sandiford; daughters: Nicola Farrington, Joanne Bowe, Caliope Sandiford and Dr. Penelope Sandiford-Claus; step daughter: Claudia Ferguson; brother: Sir Lloyd Erskine Sandiford; nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.

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

Funeral Services For

Frederick Edward Basden, 89

a resident of #14 Bass Lane, Freeport and formerly of Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Islands will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 1st, 2022 at The Pro Cathedral of Christ the King, Pioneer’s Way and East Atlantic Drive Freeport, Grand Bahama. Officiating will be Canon Norman Lightbourne and interment will follow in the Grand Bahama Memorial Park #2, Frobisher Drive.

Left to cherish his memories are his wife of 61 years: Christina Eliza Basden; children: Ormand, Sarah “Lena”, Gloria, Anthony, Jane, Wayne (Suezette), Gustave “Ray” (Stacie) Elodie “Dekie” (Lorrick), Freddie; grandchildren: Ormand, Oswald, Ormar, Sherell, Tevinique, Kimberly, Demeka, Omesha, Anthony Jr., Sammoone, Jordache, Luise, Peyton, Alperchenio, Hughleia, Sergio (Kyette), Amber, Avery, Stefano, Rayeisa, Nakoya, Jevan, Lorrell, Jarell, Gimarzio, Alex, Bryanna, Brandon, Freddie III; great-grandchildren: Stephan, Heaven, Savante’, Trea’sur, Sevan, Ricardo Jr., Ri’cye, Serniyah, Syaire, Eli, Brandon, Cameron, Christian, Chloe, Corey, Nikai, Devaughn, Gianno, Tyla, Lateisha, Marcus Jr.; great great-grandchild: Demaire; brothers and sisters-in-law: Gertrude Frith & family, Alma Russell & family, Josephine McKenzie & family, Charles Frith & family, Shirley Swann & family, Judy Frith & family, Lee Frith & family; aunt: Roslena Basden & family; adopted children: Livingston, Ellen, Natasha; adopted grandchildren: Antonia, Jordan, Phylia, Piero, Kadeyah, Marva, Ava, Gimarzio Jr.; god children: Miriam, Kelly, Kermit, Dion, Maurice Glinton; extended turks & cacios family: Louise Cartwight & family, Sharlene Cartwright Robinson (former Premier of the Turks & Caicos Islands) & family, Sarah Missick & family, Eva & Nelson Moxey & family, Thomas family, Jennings family, Saunders family, Durham family, Brooks family, Smith family, Malcolm family, Hanchell family, Lightbourne family, Williams family, Colebrook family, Spencer family, Fred Basden & family, Peter Basden & family, Sam Basden & family, Arthur Jones & family, Kenneth Basden & family, Clifford Lewis & family, Thomas Hanchell & family; host of other relatives & friends including: Nellie Robinson & family, Bonnie Basden & The Sands family, Josey family, Marsha Russell & family, Advardo Dames & family, Almeda Lightbourne & family, Rena Smith & family, Hugh Solomon & family, Base Lane family, Patrice & Pamela Henfield, Ivan Deveaux, Arold Jerome Knowles & Family, Basil Green, Bishop Godfrey Smith, Phil and Lilymae Maycock & family, Antonio Gustave, Hilton Gibson, Freeman Basden, Francis McDonald, David Wallace, Joanne Williams, Wellington Edgecombe, Herbet Seymour, East End family, Jalisa Heild, Jacqueline Braynen & family, Arch Deacon Keith Cartwright & family, Father De’Angelo Bowe & family, Rev. Kenneth & Lynette Lewis & family, The Rev. Canon Norman Lightbourne, The Rev.

Canon Curtis Robinson, Johnny Jones & family, His Excellency Cornelius A. Smith & family, Louise Cartwright & family, Ivy Seymour & family, Gloria Archer & family, Sharleen Cartwright-Robinson & family, Rev. Clifford & Sadie Lewis & family, Frank Carter & family, Betty Delancey & family, Cowell Bain & family, Elaine Chea & family, FNM Association & Pineridge Urban Renewal, BORCO family , St. Steven’s Anglican church family, St. Jude’s Anglican church family, The Pro Cathedral of Christ the King family, St. Paul’s Methodist Church family, St. David’s Methodist church family, Calvary Temple Assemblies of God church family; a special thanks to: the nurses, doctors and staff at The Rand Memorial Hospital.

Relatives and friends may pay their respects at Yager Funeral Home & Crematorium, Queens Highway on Friday from 12:00 noon until 5:00 p.m.

Anthony Mitchell Moss, 62

a resident of #27 Abaco Drive Hawksbill, Grand Bahama, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 1st, 2022 at Kingdom Worship Center, East Atlantic Drive Freeport, Grand Bahama. Officiating will be Bishop Kermit Saunders. Cremation will follow.

Left to cherish his memories are his wife: Cindy Moss; children: Jasmine Tukes (Jaivon), Theron and Beyonce’ Moss; granddaughter: Tiahjah; father: Maxwell Moss (Sandra); mother: Joan Moss; father-in-law: Eardley Neilly; brother: Donahue (Beverley); sisters: Ann (Kenneth), Brenda, Deborah (Charles), Casandra (Robert), Marsha (Supt. Buchanan Moncur) and Maxine; brothers-in-law: Pedro (Elva) and Frank (Tanya); sisters-inlaw: Vernizer (Wisley) and Tanaka; numerous nieces and nephews; special friends: Eleotha Reckley, Mark Crowther, Esther Arthur, Hilton Cash & Family, Richard & Ingrid Roberts of Abaco, The Pratt Family, The Saunders Family, The Williams Family, Bishop Kermit Saunders & Family, Kingdom Worship Center International, Our Savior Lutheran Church, The Caribbean Elevator Company, The Nurses at the Hawksbill Clinic, Dr. Stubbs & her team at the Pearce Plaza; Brothers & Sisters of Maxwell Moss & their Families, Brothers & Sisters of Joan Moss & their Families, The Lower Bogue Community, The Upper Bogue Community, Ms. Dovella & Family, Eulamae Higgs & Family and the EMT staff at the Rand Memorial Hospital and other relatives and friends.

Relatives and friends may pay their respects at Yager Funeral Home & Crematorium, Queens Highway on Friday from 12:00 noon until 5:00 p.m. and at the church on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until service time.

Funeral Service for Death Notices for

Gerodo Atwill Taylor Jr., 11

of Farrington Street will be held at Church of God of Prophecy, Life Transformation Centre, East Shirley Street, Nassau, Bahamas on Saturday, 1st October, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. Officiating will be Pastor Dale Moss and Associate Pastor Paulette Johnson and they will be assisted by Minister Jason Cartwright assisted by other ministers of the gospel. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Gardens.

Left to mourn the memories of Gerodo are his mother: Stephaine Hanna-Taylor; father: Gerodo Atwill Taylor Sr.; Siblings: Stefan Hanna and Rashad Strachan; aunts: Patricia Smith, Almina Taylor, Stacy McCartney; uncles: O’Brien Knowles, Alvin Taylor, Reginald Taylor, Trevor and Carolima Taylor, Jason Emmanuel, CPL Zhivago Mackey; grandaunts: Merlease Smith, Beryl Rolle, Deacon Kirken and Mary Stuart, Vandelyn & Hiram King, Dormay McKenzie, Catherene McKenzie (Exuma), Uggerena Taylor (Exuma), Tiffy Rodriquez (Exuma), Lavaughn Young, Mable Martha, Betty Naomi, Kenva Hanna; granduncles: Rolston McKenzie, Deacon Godfrey Clarke, Jerome McKenzie, Jackie and Edwin Pinder, Fernley Palmer J.P., Kingsley Kipling, Larry, Elseworth; grandparents: Alvin and Carlis Taylor, Linda and Rolling Hanna Sr.; godmother: Felicia Hanna; godfather: Patrick Musgrove; numerous other relatives and friends: Ralph Munroe, Shirley Clarke and Family, Alica Smith and Family, Carverson and Obievale and Family, Tamicka and Rubini Strachan, James Major, Ron Clarke, Spence Johnson and Family, Deloris and Sibrion Family, Islee and Peter Muscroft, Pastor Engrid Ezeh and Family, Nadine Rolle Major and Family, Shanna McCartney and Family, Maroe, Sandy, Dellie, Angie, Tracey, Kelly, Perodo, Gergory Wilmore Taylor, Dan McKenzie and Family, Kathy McKenzie and Family, Wilmore Neko and Deoh Taylor and a host of other relatives and friends.

Viewing will be held in the Garden of Eden Suite at St. Ambrose Funeral Home, #34 Arundel Street, New Providence, Bahamas on (TODAY) Thursday, 29th September - Friday, 30th September, 2022 from 10:00a.m until 6:00p.m and at the church from 9:00a.m. until service time.

May His Soul Rest in Eternal Peace.

Eric Collie, 54

a resident of Homestead Street, Wilson Track, died on 19th June, 2022.

Left to cherish the memories of him are his, 4 Brothers, Charles Henfield, Glenroy Collie, Kevin Collie, Gregory Collie; 6 Sisters, Shirley Grant, Beverley Lynes, Gwendolyn Adderley, Averley Collie, Coco Collie, Sharon Collie; 2 Aunts, Madlyn Simms (Delray Beach Fl.) and Freeda Hart from Freeport; Cousins, Bernard Ferguson, Isabella Hart (New Jersey), Judy Hart, Deidre Hart, Rowena Johnson Kevin Ferguson; 5 Nieces, Roshanda, Estella Grant, Karen Grant, Rochell Lynes, Shareka Lynes, Shaquay Lynes Pratt; 5 Nephews, Michael Lynes, Brando Lynes, Kenny Lynes, Charles Henfield Jr.; along with a host of other relatives and friends.

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

Patrick Williams Jr., 65

a resident of Rock Crusher, died at his residence on Monday, 19th September, 2022.

He’s survived by his 5 children, 3 sisters, 2 brothers, nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends.

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

May his soul rest in everlasting peace.

Funeral Service for

Rudolph Verance Ferguson, 80

of Inez Close Blueberry Hill, Fox Hill will be held at St. Matthew’s Anglican Church Church and Shirley Streets Nassau, Bahamas on Friday September 30th, 2022 at 11am. Officiating will be The Rev’d.Canon Basil Tynes, Assisted by The Rev’d. Father Scott Jupp. Interment will follow at the Eastern Cemetery East Bay.

Left to cherish his memories are his, Daughters: Desiree Ferguson (Attorney-At-Law/Administrator), Daphne Richards, Bridgett Armbrister, Nadine Yvette Ferguson-Davis, Agatha and Wanda Delancy, Jennifer and Casandra. Sons: Kevin, Kendal, Brian, Marvin and Marcio Ferguson, Marcus and Mark Pedican, Felix, Edmond, Tony and Patrick Delancy. Adopted Sons: McArthur Thompson, Demetrie Wells, Clyde Forbes and Albury Tucker. Sisters: Cassandra Maycock, Dorphany Simmons, Florence Ferguson, Barbara Ferguson-Gatson, and Joeann Ferguson-Turner. Brothers: Leon Ferguson Jr. and John Ferguson. Grand Daughters: Latovia Dorsett, Latoya and Lamanda Richards, Keva and Marcia Ferguson, Angalique and China-Ryan Armbrister, Kimberley Pratt, Monique McPhee, Myra, Marilyn Felicia, Wandisha, Indicia, Jennifer, Antionette, Tiffany and Alicia Delancy. Shekera Gibson, Tamia Cargill, Raquel McIntosh and Rudia Ferguson. Grand Sons: Lavardo Richards, Raj and James-Anthony Davis, Dario Treco (Simone), Tamal Cargill, Kevin Jr. Kevon, Keyshawn and Marcio Jr. Ferguson, Giovanni (Crystal) and Felix Delancy Jr.(Rudena), Shervin, Edmond Jr. Tito, Patrick Jr., Anthony Jr. (Yasmin) and Kristin Delancy. Great Grand Children: Ercell and Lorenzo Mackey Jr., Lavardo Richards Jr., Khyrique, Areanna, Laniya Quinton, Kayshala Mackey (Giovanni) and Felix Delancy Jr., Phillip Lockhart Jr., Delicia and Dwight McPhee, Kyla and Darion Treco, Eliajah and Gabrial Phillips, Tamari, Shakayla, Shadae and Kamani, Amiah, Shakiel and Justin Delancy, Kendesia Wright,, Brent Jr. and Asia McDonald, Archelus Lewis, Gianna, Georgia, Goya, Felencia, Felix lll, Jenniyah, Jenniece, Jennette and Jaquay, Antonique, Malisha, Raven, Ravano, Rayvon, Anarii, Tani, Tito Jr., Antonique Delancy Ocari, Adarian and Makhi Brown, Ahmir, Keyano and Brinique Miller. Daughters-in-law: Pamela, Thelma and Elther Ferguson, Mavis, Linda and Christine Delancy. Son-in-Law: Bruce Richards. Brothers-in-Law: Oliver Turner and Rodney Gatson. Sisters-in-Law: Lynn Maycock and Robin Ferguson. Nephews: Chema Davis, Rudolph, Drexel, Eugene, Brian, Corrington and Jeremy Maycock and Shawn Lockhart. Nieces: Kenria Russell, Gardenia Evans (Wayde), Michelle and Lamantha Maycock, Charmaine Forbes, and Chandelle and, Sandy Bastian, Deborah Garcia, Sandra Capron, Italia and Meggan Simmons; Cousins: Mae and Paulette Moss, Wendell Varence, Ivan Ferguson (Administrator), Iona Harris (Keith), Augusta McNieland and family, Joycelyn Clarke and family, Ashly and Christine Clarke and family, Dorothy

Ferguson and family, Charlene Rahming and Family, Beryl Smith and Family, Val McDonald and Family, Family of the late Mary Delancy, Family of the late Enid Delancy, Family of the late Eroy Delancy, Family of the late Alfred Delancy, Family of the late Edith Delancy, Family of the late Ludell Hanna, Family of the late Julia Russell, Family of the late Lamuel Smith and Family of the late Wilfred Smith Family from Bimini, Family of the late Zerlena Moss, and All of the Exuma Family. Special Friends: Tony Carey, Sylvia Carey, David Knowles (Former Parliamentarian), The Hon. Alfred Sears, Ronald “Tippy” Butler, Irvin Culmer, Leroy “Bulla-Boy” Johnson, Sandra Carey, Steff Carey, Dr. Chenere and Cleavon Nixon, Charlotte and Agatha Wells, Nelson George, Adrian Russell, Donny Armbrister and the Market Street North Crew, Robert and the crew at the Towne Hotel, Ashley and the Saturday Group Meeting Crew, Michelle Farrington and Family, Wanda Kemp and Family, Family of the late King Eric and his Knights Family, the Management and Staff of the Ocean Reef Resort Grand Bahama, Edmond Petitfrere and Asquith Davis and Family, Vernita Rahming and Family, Karen Dorsette and Family, The Management and Staff of Cole Thompson, Pharmacy, The Management and Staff of Cliffies Barber Shop, Robbie, Charles and James, James McNorel, Randy, Harris Bain, Mrs. Curling, Sidney Dorsette and Gigi. The Department of Local Government, The Seventeen Shop, The Atlantis Casino, the Down Town Bay Street Business Establishments and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention. Special thanks to the Doctors and Nurses at the Princess Margaret Hospital.

Viewing will be held at Evergreen Mortuary Located on Parkgate Road, Nassau, Bahamas on Thursday September 29th from 10am to 5pm.

Death Notice for (Abaco) Vaughn Forbes, 46

of Treasure Cay, Abaco and formerly of Colony Village, died on Thursday, September 22nd, 2022 at his residence.

He is survived by his, Wife: Sabrina Forbes; Children: Revaughn, Paris, Vaughn Jr., and Zion Forbes; mother: Patricia Forbes; siblings: Brenda Roberts, Kathleen Maynard, Patricia Bain, Deshaun Roberts, Kimberly Johnson, Danae Wallace; God mothers: Dr. Bernadette Burrows and Manerva Edwards; numerous aunts uncles nieces and nephews who will be listed at a later time.

Funeral arrangements has been entrusted to Evergreen Mortuary

Funeral Service For

Minister Marilyn Elizabeth Sweeting, 68

will be held on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Five Porches Deliverance Centre, Market Street. Officiating will be Prophet Silvan Farqharson assisted by Apostle Fredricka Minus and other ministers of the gospel. Cremation will follow.

Left to cherish her life and legacy are her spouse: Charles Sweeting; sons: Vanrey, Kelson and Charles T. Sweeting; daughter: Vanessa Clarke; son-in-law: Arlington Clarke; daughters-in-law: Renae Sweeting and Donna Sweeting; granddaughters: Tanazia, Yolanda and Alesha Arlea; grandsons: Joshua, Davonte, Malachi, Azariah, Nathan, Kelson Jr., Jonathan and Asa; brothers: Charlie Fredrick Sears, Wellington Sears (Grand Bahama), Reggie Sears (Grand Bahama) and Donny Sears (Germany); sister: Estherlyn Clarke; brothers and sisters-in-law: Simeon & Marion Sweeting of Grand Bahama, Ellen Farrington of Mayguana; nephews and nieces: Dave Sweeting Sr., Diro Roberts, Geno Jr., Davyn, Koreo, Ziah, Donnie, Dave Jr. Denell, Derell, Daniqua, Talia, Davia, Da’Vae, Tavenae, Robyn, Denaya, Denaz, Anita, Tiffany, Alicia Ferguson, Kimberley Clarke, Thelia Clarke, Schlinka ClarkeForbes, Tamara Clarke-Ferguson, Brando Whyms, Jermaine Clarke, Brian Clarke, Theresa Jones, Kimberly Sears, Ingrid Jones, Shenica Swan, Elisha Jones, Chakira Smith, DeAnndra Sands, Enrica Fritzgerald, Brittney Goffe, De’Angelo Sands, Braymond Jones, Claneece Williams; cousins: Arnette Farquharson, Glennette Reckley, Gavan Farquharson, Jomar Farquharson, Gabrielle Reckly, Brightman Bullard, Sherman, Laverne Williams & Family, Kevin Ferguson & Family, Carolyn Marshal & Family, Rosanna Anderson, Kevin Anderson & Family, Marcus Anderson, Sean Anderson, Livingston Knowles, Philip Knowles, Donnalee Clarke, Albertha Nairn, Beatrice Dievieull, Paulamae Davis, Naomi

McKenzie, Rosemary Cambell, Apostle Ruth Hynes, Vanwright Ferguson, Franky Ferguson, Rollington Ferguson, Brayien Ferguson, Bruan Lightbourne, Ingrid Corey, Valnain Cooper, Elvis Cooper, Othneil Poitier & Family, MP Alred Sears & Family, Hepburn Family (Cove Cat Island), Cooper Family (Exuma), Charles, Franklin, Samuel and Fredrick Sears & their families; friends: Barbara Clarke, Susan Darville, Leola Butler and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention and including: members of Five Porches of Deliverance Centre.

The body will repose in the Blessed Redeemer Chapel at Ferguson’s Funeral Directors, 7th Terrace Collins Avenue on Friday from 10:00a.m. – 5:00p.m. and at the church on Saturday from 10:00a.m. until service time.

Death Notice For Robert McCartney, 80

of Mars Bay, South Andros and formerly of Tarpum Bay, Eleuthera, died at his residence on Wednesday, September 21, 2022.

He is survived by his wife:Virginia Burrows-McCartney; children: Jenetta (Tony) Lowe; Estherlyn (Benjamin) Lanoix, Lisa (Simeon) Richardson, Latoya (Kenrick) Strachan, Kenneth and Livingston McCartney, George and Kendal Munnings, Tina (Gary) Rolle, Kimberly (Bradley) Saunders and Philip (Angela) Knowles; siblings: Lela McCartney, Eric (Shirley) Carey, Ann Carey, Ferancella Dean and Estella (Robert) Moss; numerous grandchildren, nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friend.

Funeral arrangements will announced at a later date.

Funeral Services For

George Washington Thompson, 20

a resident of Pinewood Gardens, Breadfruit Street, New Providence, Bahamas, who peacefully died at the Princess Margaret Hospital. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, 1st October, 2022, 1:00pm at New Victory Temple Church of God, John Road. Officiating will be Pastor Taveras Johnson assisted by Reverend Sandra Reid and other ministers of the gospel.

Left to cherish unforgettable memories are his parents: Turkessa Archer and George Thompson Sr.; sisters: Hydeia, Janicola, Page Sherese and Naveah Thompson and Keishel Forbes; brothers: Gabriel and Malik Thompson; niece: Miracle Bain; nephew: Bryan Cayden Walters; grandmothers: Cynthia Archer and Maryann Rolle; aunts: Shenera Spence, Anishka Knowle, Kadesha Saunders, Clarise Lewis, Kenya, Latoya and Sharmaine Archer, Lendera Ferguson, Keshia Swaby, Shandra and Kendra Thompson; uncles: Keno, Adrian, Taveras, Zhavargo and Zhequerio Archer Calvin Spence and Soran Saunders; grandaunts: Rev. Sandra Gardiner, Minister Althea Brown, Minister Barbara Newbold, Janet, Genet, Rena Farrington, Lavern Rolle, Deborah Gibson, Janice & Eva Archer, Eleanor Dean, Ivadell Farrington and Albertha Timothy; granduncles: Bishop Rhodrick Brown, Alex, Jimmy and Ricardo Farrington, Mark, Franklyn, Herbert Archer and Brian Rolle; cousins: Calvinay, Calvin and Calleah Spence, Taveras Jr., Kenisha, Keon, Kayliah, Keria, Shania, Amarie, Aiden, Ashely, Khaleel, Khiyante, Trenae, Noelle, Arain, Arielle, Ashley, Ashton, Teigan, Zoriyah, Channing and Zharia Archer, Raydesha Cash, Ta’riq Hield, Shawndeisha, Shawn & Ashawntae Knowles, Raneisha, Prince Sr. & Prince Jr. Boodle, Raniah & Synaria Saunders, Anya and Daniel Munroe Amber Brennen Levonya Martin, Davante Armbrister, Rhotannia Tinker, Yuchanva Oscar, Roquithlyn and Alnisha Brown, Sergeant Nathaniel Farrington, Shantel, Rickell, Scharcario, Alexis, Nardo, William, Javash, Jasmine, Jerimiah Farrington, Pauline Charlton, Samantha Sargent, Elvardo Smith, Able Woman Marine Oshana McPhee, Leading Woman Marine Nydia Farrington, Tamara Gardiner, Donald Farrington, Petty officer Anthon Gardiner, Lyden Moncur Sr & Jr., Usine Ballwin, Taneil & Jasmine Thompson, Kevanique & Kevin Jr. Stubbs; best friends: Melvinique Stubbs, Andre Smith, Tyrese Moncur Carleen and Joshua Coakley, Laquan whyms, Alfred Coakley; numerous friends including: Gray cliff Sky Lounge family, The Predators Flag Football Family, Cameron Deveaux, Tyrone Swaby, Denise Darling and Family, Mrs. Troy Anita Rolle and family, Pastor Tavares & Sis Tiffany Johnson and family Dr. Frederick Smith, Staff Nurse Bernette Higgs, Makia Munroe, Tyzanna lewis & Kim Harass, PCA Roselaine Nelson and the whole Dailysis Center Bahamas Family, Leon Rolle, Daniel Clare, Marco Johnson, Justin Rolle Jr, Trevor Rolle Jr., Cohen Micklewhite, Jaydian Smith, Elton Smith, Dovette Bain, Kashon Rolle, Gregory Rolle, Carlton Johnson, Pharrell Johnson, Brandon Rolle, Dominique & Keysean Evans, Anton Lafleur, Terron Patton, Janet Swain and Family, Elizabeth Woodside and family, Sandra Reid and family, Alla Ferguson and family Jeffery and Judy Williams and family, The New Victory Temple Church Of God Family, Raymond Andrews Jr., Kevin Moxey Jr., Keon Andrews The 355 family, Black Point Association, The Black Village Community Family.

The family wishes to apologize if they have erroneously failed to mention your name, please bear with us. We are indeed grateful and appreciative for all your kindness and prayer offered during our time of bereavement.

May His Soul Rest In Peace And Sore With The Angels.

Public viewing will be held at Rest On Funeral Chapel Ltd. on Friday, 30th September, 2022 from 11:00 a.m to 6:00 p.m.

Clairmond Belzius, 48

a resident of East Street, New Providence, Bahamas, who peacefully died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Monday, 29th August, 2022. Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, 1st October, 2022 2:00pm at. Gospel Assembly Church on Minnie Street. Interment will follow in the Southern Cemetery, Spikenard and Cowpen Road. Officiating will be Bishop Celiner Saint Louis assisted by Pastor Emmanuel Tiboss other ministers of gospel.

Left to cherish unforgettable memories are his wife: Merlande Cezard; mother: Mereste Byssainthe; father: Clairjuste Belzius; daughter: Marthe Clenide Belzius; brothers and sisters: Jacqueline Jasmine, Clairjuste fils Belzius, Emmanuel Belzius, Alourde Belzius, Iliana Belzius, John-Kerly Belzius; nephew and niece: Prucia Barbara Garcon, Rose-Bertha Lubin, Belzius Caseline Belzius, Looby Foreste, Mackendy Byssainthe, Praiselene Foreste, Sanderline Byssainthe, Vanlantina Joseph, Julio Joseph Marcovens, Carlos Belzius, Marvenson Belzius, Marcellus Matchley, Armandine Belzius, Neus Bens, Owens Belzius, Danisha Belzius; uncles and aunts: Mme Marie Byssainthe, Mme St-Luc Pompilus, Italia Belzius, Misère Belzius, Roland Belzius, Cello (Sego) Belzius, Andieu Belzius; cousins: Jackie Byssainthe, Injuste Sylvestre, Bernard Prophète, Mirtha Byssainthe, Alourde Byssainthe, Marie-Danielle Jn-Baptiste, Tony monestime, Yvelyne Dalge, Marcnel Dalge, Edwige Pompilus, Mimose Byssainthe, Guerda Simeon, Elna Gustave, Nicole Jn-Baptiste, Alourde Jn-Baptiste, Victor Jn-Baptiste, Antony Jn-Baptiste, Kerline Jn-Baptiste, Rosalie Jn-Baptiste, Françoise Gerfrard, Gerard Gefrard, Maurice Gefrard, Laïtile Byssainthe, Gertrude Belzius, Jocelyne Joseph, Thelusma Emile, Joseph Lucie, Erna Belzius, Wireline Belzius, Rolin Belzius, Enide Belzius, Dionise Belzius, Marie Acceus, Larisner Dalge, Nadia Pierre, Claudine Cezard; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Emilienne Fenelus, Nadège Belzius, Shenaider Vilbrun, Rony Cezard, Ronald Cezard, Roseda Cezard; friends: Lericia Jean, Miralène Michelle, Julius Jean, Marie Dominique Jean, Lusanne, Frantz Ferguson, Taylor Street family; and other relatives and friends include

May His Soul Rest In Peace And Rise In Glory

Public viewing will be held at Rest On Funeral Chapel Ltd. on Friday, 30th September, 2022 from 11:00a.m to 6:00 p.m.

Funeral Service for

JOEL MARCIANO McKINNEY, 53

will be held on Saturday, October 1st, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Wesley Methodist Church, Deep Creek, Eleuthera. Officiating will be Rev. Christopher Neely interment will follow in Deep Creek Public Cemetery.

Precious memories linger in the hearts of his, wife: Margaritha McKinney; One daughter: Loomie McKinney-Campbell; 3 sons: Josiah, Joel Jr. and Joshua McKinney; 2 grandsons: Isaiah Campbell and Josiah McKiney Jr.; 3 granddaughters: Siahnique and Ciara McKinney and Ieysha Nervil; 3 adopted grandchildren: Isabella Grant, Carmello Knowles and Bryson Campbell; Mother and Father-in-law: Richard and Veronica Ferguson; Son-in-law: Lechum Campbell; 4 brothers: Andrew Sr., Floyd, Dwight Sr. and Donovan McKinney; 8 sisters: Curlene Taylor, Angella Thompson, Darlene Anderson, Rowena Johnson, Oria Cartwright, Clair McKinney, Alverna Russell, Adelina Morris and Nurse Angela Thompson; 2 sisters-inlaw: Jasmine McKinney and Taricita Hunt; 7 brothers-in-law: Leroy Taylor, Phillip Morris, Ezra Anderson Sr., Johnathan Mackey, Cedric Johnson, Rudolph Cartwright, and Bradley Russell; Aunts: Eldora Dillard, Patsy Goodman, Pastor Remela Carey, Theresa Thompson, and Brenell Goodman; Uncle: Wellington Thompson, and Henry Goodman; Nephew and nieces: Julian, Royce, Corderro, Voreric, Perez, Kendra, Marcelina, Roshanda, and Roylene Taylor, Andrew Jr., Ashton, Ashtee, Andeisha, Anneisha and Angelica McKinney. Cleveland Thompson, Rema, Dario and Shannon McKinney, Raynell and Teshanna Colebrooke, Nurse Julianna Cartwright, Juliene, and Julianno Carey, Sharvin and Maverick Miller, Nikalas Jones, Phillette Morris, Ezra Anderson Jr, Dwight II, Dwight III, Jmariah and Duane McKinney, Jonathon, Jetlee, Jordan, Jordan, and Jayden Johnson, Doniqua, Malcolm Jr., Clarene, Davantae and Donavon McKinney Jr. Rudeisha, Quinton and Anthonique Cartwright, Clarissa and Clearon Miller, Davia Wright, Stephany and Keturans Ferguson Wayneka,Waynette, Edmund Hunt, Eldique, Elsheika, Eldecia Thompson and Nurse Luvana Wallace. Numerous Grand nieces and nephews include, Ezriah Anderson, Kyliesha Albury, Ramiyah, Jameko Major and Teshon Colebrooke, and Alfrenique Bethel. Shanton McKinney Nickalas Jones Jr., Neko Bethel, Rudijah Sands, Deshante Cooper, Davencia Dorsette, Terrance Bonaby, Shannon Sands Jr. Kaedon and Kayshan McKinney, Komar Scavella, Ashtee McKinney Jr., Terilly, Edrick and Anrick Rolle. God child: Brunae Miller. God sister: Sheilamae Sands. Other Relatives and friends including: Camille Rigby, Luicito Nervil, Shemika Stuart, Tanria Thompson, Rudolph Sweeting Sr. Adrian Ferguson Donnalee and Bercil Miller, Emily Davis, John Miller, John Gardner, Albert Pratt, Francis Friend and Family, Monica Miller and family, Britnell Mackey, mr and mrs Zilchus Thompson and Family, Mr. And Mrs. Leviticus Anderson and Family, Family of the late Thomas, Joseph and Paul McKinney, The Mckinney Family of Wemyss Bight The Allen Family of Tarpum Bay, Mr. Dewitte Carey and family of Tarpum Bay, The community of Waterford, Deep Creek, and the entire community of South Eleuthera, Dr. Sidney Smith, the Staff of the Wemyss Bight, Rock Sound, and Tarpum Bay Clinic, Methodist Church family of Wemyss Bight and Deep Creek, the Pinder, Anderson, Thompson, Gibson, Sweeting, Pratt, Goodman, Miller and Munnings Family of Deep Creek. Other Relatives and Friends too numerous to mention

Viewing will be in the Hope Room on Friday from 10am-5pm and at the church from 8am on Saturday until service time.

Funeral Service For

KENNETH WILLIAM EULIN SR., 59 also known as “Kenny”

of 5661 Pilgrim Drive Indianapolis Indiana 46254, Formerly of South Beach Summer Haven, will be held on Saturday, October 1st, 2022, at Williams Buluitt Funeral Home at 12:00p.m in Indianapolis Indiana.

He is survived by his, wife: Lisa Jones Eulin; Daughters: Kayshelle Eulin Petty and Asia Jones; Sons: Josef and Jared Eulin, Omar Lockhart, David Jr., Joshua and Jordan Jones; Grandchildren: Kendia and Kenazia Eulin, Aiden and Sierra Petty, Shayla Hall, Amarriel and Zayveion Jones, Savannah Speas; Sisters: Christine Bastian Key and Karen G. Bastian, Valderine (Sandy) Thomas, Deborah Miller, Theresa (Ray) Black, Wendy (Sterling) Graham, Patrice, Ingrid, Pamela, Karen, Luanne Eulin; Brothers: Derek, William and Andrew Eulin, Alexander Beckles, Kevin Bastian, Jeremiah Rolle and Mario Durham; Sisters-inLaw: Theresa Black; Brother-in-Law: Thomas Skaggs; Aunts: Cessorina Francis, Sylvia Rolle, Andrea and Yvonne Johnson; Nieces & Nephews: Jarmaine (Ronique) Bastian, Leticia Scott Sands (Donovan), Jamaal Key, Natasha Durham, Sharran, Alfredo, Colesia, Anthony, Kevin Jr., Kevika, Katrina, Shandi, Latherio (Detra), Latheria, Paris and Jordan, Lamont and Jermiah Rolle, Michael Eulin Jr., Christian Eulin, Marcus Vernet, Christopher Eulin, Ashley Miller, Latrece, Madison, Paige, Pierre Jr., Marcus and Kierra Nunn, Daniel Brooks, Vanshelle, Lindsey; Grandnieces & nephews: Desmonique, Desmond Jr., Deshae, Desron, Shyann, Jireh, Jeniya, Jazmine, Jazzaria, Jamaal Jr. Key, Jakai, Bryson, Latherio Jr., Lathari, Latisha and Lazaria Bastian, Malik Durham, Destiny Bastian Moree, Alfrenique, Alfrean, Damien Destamar, Jaylen Archer, Valancia Darling and Willicia Newbold; Great Grandnieces: Ocean and Heavenly McKenzie; Cousins: Edith (Wayde) Mackey, Brigina Lopez, Dianne Moss, Wende Francis, Patricia Vanria Warren (Wayne), Elizabeth Johnson, Vernique Journey, Kately Varence, Norma Adderley (Steve), Sophia Robinson, Sonia Duvalier (Cede), Wendy Humes, Lisa (Martin) Burrows, Theresa Adderley, Mary (Keith) Davis, Antoinette Frazier, Dr. Sonia Marshall, Betty Rolle, Gayle, Laura and Laurie Ferguson, Tanya Moncur, Candia Dames, Margo Cox, Sabrina and Michelle Glinton, Vanessa Rolle, Judy and Brenda Johnson, Karen Wring, Bridgette and Sharran Mckay, Shameka Bowe, Sophia Swain, Phyllis and Syretta Dames, Marva, Terez, Katie, Niesy, Deborah and Gina, Melanie (Shayne) Cartwright, Jackie Garcia, Sevetta Dames, Wade Nottage, Errol Hutchinson, Carl Rolle Sr., Corey (Judith), Brian and Nino Francis, Valashee (Altera) Theophilus, Wilmore (Michelle), Dennis (Terry), Marvin (Stacey) Dames, Bruno (Ashley), Dwight and Nihon Glinton, Harold Pinder, Prince and Hector Hepburn, Kenneth, Peter, Tracey, Henry, William, John, Donovan, Shavon and Charles Dames, Stephen Rolle, Jarad and Marciano McKay, Burlington Moss,

Granville and Michael Johnson, Kelsey and Orson. God son: Frank (Santoya) Bethel. Special Friends: Jean (Tabitha) Saint Victor, Wilkins Family, Arthur Armbrister, Frank Dukes, Garrick Askins, Damien Smith, Richard Murdock, Trevor Styles, Clarence (Monique) Styles, Janet (Bobby) Spence, Mark Douglas, Rasheen Ellison, Aaron Jones, Siah Fallah Brown, Dillon (Gwen) Longwe, Ken Lyangira, Malando Dale, Satta Conteh, Jonathan Rolle, Stephen Moore, Timmor Providence, Zeldamae Bethel. Other Relatives & Friends: Agnes Bain, Helen Ferguson and Family, Chief Justice Neville Adderley and Family, Herbert and Menencha Clarke and Family, The Miller Family, The Rodgers Family, Prenell Taylor and Family, Dr. Shamon Charlton and Family, Arabella Johnson and Family, Ernest, Edith and Monique Bastian and Family, Glen and Cleo Anderson, Leslie, Simeon, Joanna and Clinton Brown, Cathy and Margaret and Family, Cherilyn and Julius Fernander and Family, Rochelle Taylor and Family, Delorese Whylly and Family, Randy Dean and Family, Lucille Albury and Family, Melanie Jones, Angie and Ryan James, Dianna, Iris Paul and Family, Regina Sands and Family, Crystal Knowles and Family, The Thompson Family, Naomi Coakley and Family, Philip Rigby and Family, Glen Bain and Family, Maureen Cooper and Family, Jeff Knowles and Family, The Kemp Family, Ruthmae and Toya Kerr, Stephanie Frazier and Family, Deidree Adams and Family, Patsy Humes & Family, Anastacia Moree and Family, Jackie Stirrup and Family, Ingred and Maxine Brown and Family, Beverly Bethel and Family, The Liberty Creek Community, The Builder’s Association, The Trucker’s Association, The Indianapolis and Caribbean Crew, Bahamian Junkanoo Crew, Dr. Wu and the IU North Hospital Staff.

Death Notice for BERTRAM THOMPSON, 70 also known as Speedy

of Behring Point, Andros, died at his residence in Andros on Saturday September 24th, 2022.

He is survived by his, Wife: Rozina Thompson; Sons: Berthram, Jacob and Mitchell Thompson; Daughters: Tiffany, Bertrina and Colina Thompson, Aniskah Bowleg; Brothers: Ossie Poiter, Dudley, Willis Jr., Timothy, Audley, Nolan, Garnette Thompson; Sisters: Beryl Neymour, Mersada Anderson, Sandra Mackey, Lavern Thompson; and a host of numerous nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

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

Funeral Service for

SYLVIA EMILY MUNNINGS

of Newbold Street, Nassau, Bahamas, will be held on Saturday, October 1st, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at Bethel Baptist Church, Meeting Street, Nassau Bahamas. Officiating will be Rev. A. Dewitt Hutcheson, assisted by Pastor Carlton Adderley. Interment will follow in Western Cemetery, Nassau Street, Nassau, Bahamas.

Left with precious memories are her, children: Philip (Unice) Munnings, Evamae (Herbert) Archer, Allan (Cyprianna) Munnings Freeport, Anthony (Zorinta) Munnings, Charles (Sandra) Munnings, Eldora Bowleg, Theresa (Warren) Martinborough, Dudley, Katie Ann Adderley-Butler, Earl Adderley; Adopted Children: Dr. Tracey, (Dr. Lenroy) Bryan and Shantel Rodgers; Grandchildren: Annika, Annmarie (Marvin) Curtis, Amanda, Anthon (Lisa), Anthea Munnings, Arnette (Marvin) Arnette, Antionette (Max) Morley, Jamal, Jermaine, Philipa, Brittany Munnings, Shavonne, CPL 3078 Shayne, Shawn Archer, Gerrad, Alandjon Munnings, Sandy (Lawrence) Coleby, Latoya (Antonio) Johnson, Sheena, Anthony Jr. Munnings, Antonicia (Shawn) Bullard, Antonia (Simson) McKinney, Brittany, Teran, Tianado, Matthew Martinborough, Tiana (Joshua) Sands, Troy, Joshua, Shamar, Omar Munnings, Ricardo Bowleg, Dumeko, LaShawn, Akeel Adderley, Edwin George Richardson, Michael Benaiah, Keziah, Kristina Butler, Ashanti and Earl Adderley and Brandon Bryan. Numerous great grandchildren including Brandon Bryan, Jayden Sands, La’noah Bullard, Alexis Munnings, Miracle, Savanna Richardson Karmelo Adderley, Quinn, Christopher

Coleby, Azziah, Antonio Johnson, Tyreke Archer; Sisters: Margaret Rolle Bennet Harbour, Cat Island, Olvia and Agnes Farrington; Sisters-in-law: Rebecca Hanna, Drucilla Munnings Beatrice Farrington; Brother-in-law: John Adderley; Nieces: Juliet Johnson, Jackie Demerite, Yvonne, Judith, Dorcus, Cathrine Farrington, Idamese, Virginia, Henrietta, Doramae Miller, Hazel Armbrister, Laura Bowe, Irene Forbes, Monique Rolle-Saintil, Sonia WhiteWoodside, Ingeria Miller, Bloneva, Sherry, Denise Rolle, Theresa Farrington-Joseph, Brenda Alaire, Wilisine Dean, Zovia Cash, Beatrice Williams, Karen Williamson; Nephews: Basil, Patrick, Derrick, Kirkwood, Daniel, Mark, Christopher, Anthony Rolle, Willard Miller, Leviticus Armbrister, Samuel, Dudley Charlton, Deon Robinson, Kenneth Joseph, Courtney Farrington, Jeffrey Moxey, Christopher Miller, Prince King, Tracey, Charles Demerite, Tyrone, Thomas, Christian, Charles Jr., Clement, Collingwood, McAdrian, and McAlardo Farrington. Other relative and friends including: The family of the late George Farrington, family of Vincent Gaitor, Maud and George Stirrup, Chenique Wallace, Mr. & Mrs Whylly Raymond Rolle, Adrella Cox, Mrs. Major, Charles McQueen of Newbold Street, Rev. Kendall Nottage, The late Esther Rahming Adderley Family, Patricia Moxey, Ms. Culmer and the Staff of Pat’s Senior Citizen Home, Doctor FergusonCharlton, Doctor Hollie Nixon PMH, Henry Colebrooke, Glenroy Connely, the Dilly Tree Crew Buildings Control Division, and Staff of the Ministry of Public Works, Bethel Baptist Church Family, Trinity City of Praise Family Golden Gates World Outreach Church Family, Freeport Bible Church, Pastors Kyle Maycock, Marvin Rolle.

May Her Soul Rest in Peace!

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

Relatives and friends may pay their last respects in the “Rudolph Pratt Memorial Suite” at Amethyst Memorial, #534 East Street South (opposite Fresh Auto Car Lot) on Friday, September 30th, 2022, from 11:00a.m to 6:00p.m.

Due to current Government regulations in respect of Covid-19, masks and social distancing are required and will be strictly enforced.

There will be no viewing at the cemetery.

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

Funeral Service For

Roselyn Curlene McNeil, 86

a resident of Joan’s Heights West will be held on Saturday, October 1, 2022, 10:00 a.m. at Grant’s Town Wesley Methodist Church, Baillou Hill Road and Chapel Street. Officiating will be Rev. L. Carla R. Culmer, President, Bahamas Conference of The Methodist Church assisted by Deacon Jamicko Forde. Cremation will follow.

Current Government COVID-19 regulations are in effect. Social Distancing and Face Masks may be required.

Cherished memories linger in the hearts of her son: James McNeil; sisters: Marion Seymour and Olga Culmer; sister-inlaw: Valarie Culmer; nieces and nephews: Janice (Julian) Russell, Karen (Clayton) King, Kevin (Karen) Culmer, Michelle and Alicia Culmer, Bronwen (Reno)Smith, Tanya (Kevin) Ingraham, Annalisa (Sherwin) Johnson, David (Jewel) Wyman, Arthur (Claudette) Seymour, Loren (Chima) Madu, Douglas (Lyndah) Wells-Culmer, Barbara (James) Weech and Kara Culmer Wilson; grand nieces and nephews: Kevin Culmer Jr., Justin, Jasmine and Janelle Russell, Kofiannan and Kyla King, Angela Pitts and Sarah Wyman, Kalia Johnson, Janae Blake, Savannah and Aaron Seymour, Revano Smith and Bronique Syska, Katianna, Kalia and Kaici Ingraham, Andrae Wells, Henri Delauz, Layla and Sadie Wells-Culmer and Tatyana Madu; cousins including: Rev. Carla Culmer, Joyce Culmer and Family, Carlis Johnson, The Cartwright Family, Wayne Cartwright and Family, Francina Adderley and Family, Renay Russell and Family, Claudia Ferguson and Family, Families of the late Effie Sands, Winifred Blair, Viola Smith, Roberta Godet, Ellen Taylor, Thelma Cartwright, Edwin Culmer, Lona Wells, Iris (Gally)Pinder, Beryl Sandiford, Zala Johnson and Paul Thompson; Clinton McCartney and Family, Stacey Moultrie and Family, Sheryl Sands-D’Arceuil, Millicent Thompson, Angela and James Culmer, Miami, Florida, John Culmer Texas, Lona Culmer-Shellbach, Germany; other relatives and friends: Mavis Johnson and Family, Rev. Oswald Nixon and Family, Blanch Sands and Family, Berry Sweeting and Family, Joann Gibson and Family, Rowena Munroe, Evelyn Neely and Family, Doris Hanna and Family, Virginia Bullard and Family, Betsy Gibson and Family, Althea (Bobbi) Adderley and Family, Janice Thompson and Family, Pauline Cooper, Chad Rolle, Betty Charlton and Noel Briet; special thanks to: Dr. Crispin Gomez; Rev, Carla Culmer; Rev. Lester Ferguson; Nurse Rahming; Prince Eric Demera; Shakera Rahming; Stephen Russell, Grant’s Town Wesley; Kiwanis Club of Over The Hill; Bahamian Cookin’ Restaurant. Paradise Gamblers Dart Team; Savannah Sound Community; Central Bank of The Bahamas, Craven Bakery, Red Door and Shay’s Family and all others who called and or visited.

Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at Butlers’ Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Ernest and York Streets on Friday, September 30, 2022 from 11:00a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and at the Church on Saturday from 9:00a.m. until service time.

Current Emergency COVID-19 regulations are in effect. Social Distancing and Face Masks will be enforced.

Funeral Service For

Kipling “KIP” William Butler, 70

a resident of Bel-Air Estates will be held on Saturday, October 1, 2022, 11:00 a.m. at St. Agnes Anglican Church, Baillou Hill Road, Grant’s Town. Officiating will be Venerable Archdeacon Keith N. Cartwright, assisted by Rev’d Fr. Ruel J. Strachan. Interment will follow in St. Agnes Church Cemetery, Nassau Street.

Current Government COVID-19 regulations are in effect. Social Distancing and Face Masks may be required.

He was predeceased by his parents: Wilfred Leroy Butler I and Alfreda Gertrude Butler.

Left to celebrate his remarkable life and cherish precious memories are his beloved wife of 48 years: Coral Enid Butler née Dorsett; son: Maurice Butler; daughter-in-law: Tricia Butler, nee Pedican; grandsons: Matheson, Mathias and Manoah Butler; brothers and wives: Wilfred (Joycelyn) Butler II, Don Butler and Perez (Bridget) Butler; sisters-in-law: Joan Selver, Annette Rigby, Esther Dorsette and Christine Dorsette; brothers-in-law: Wilfred Dorsette Jr. and Lincoln Dorsette Sr.; aunts and uncles: Dorothy “Billy” (Roosie) Godet, Elosie (Ulrick) Johnson and Mariletta, Eleanor, Elaine, Carl, and Willie Butler; nieces and nephews: Wilfred (Toccara) III, Jenna, Shaquille, Dominique, Dena, Diana, Anton, Antoinette, Peron (Chania) and Paige Butler; nieces-in-law and nephews-in-law: Mercer (Patricia) Selver Jr., Kwame (Jennifer) Selver, Heather Sutherland, Lincoln (Kesanaya) Dorsette Jr., Patrick, Georgette, Gayle, and Edwin Greenslade, Melissa (Gerrad) Deleveaux, Shavonne (Charles) Duncombe, Brunee Dorsette, Kendra (Jason) Bain, Collette Forbes and Nicky (Anthony) Dorsette-Jones; grand nieces and nephews: Royce and Zuri Butler, Khylynn Forbes, Lael Sands, Regshanay Smith and Aliana Barr; cousins: Carmell, Condra, Sgt. 1996 Conrad Jr., Charmaine and Charmon Jennings and Family, Stephanie McSweeney and Jovaughn Whyms, Rudolph Bernard McSweeney, Terrance Sr., Tamara, Shivago, Nathan and Terrance Jr. McSweeney, Joanne Reynolds and Family of Niagara Falls, Dianne Garland and Family of Charlotte, North Carolina, Dion, Tshombe and Sanchia Godet, Bryan, Elizabeth, Desiree, Lisa, Kayla, Yvette, Libby and Nioshie Butler and Marla Clemmens, Denise Brown, Audrey Tucker, Mary Munroe and Nerissa Albury; other relatives and friends including: Andrew and Florence Pedican and Family, Kevin and Edna Glinton, Peter Rahming and Family, Alma Mackey, Alice Rolle, Clifford Clarke and Family, Henry Dean and Family, The Hon. Keith Bell MP, Ellen Hepburn and Family, Athama Bowe and Family, Family of the late Donald and Mildren Archer, Family of the late Christopher Francis Sr., Family of the late Vernice Johnson, Billy Brown and Family, Shirley Knowles and Family, Shannon Bannister, Leland Levarity and Family, Joey Demeritte, Frederick Saunders (“Fox Hill”), Anthony Richardson and Family, Marguerite Bonaby, Dwight Dorsett, Greg Gardiner, Menia “Maya” Deriquito, The New Providence Old Timers Softball Association, The Crusaders, Dozer Pros and Corner Boyz softball teams, Dr. Eugene Gray, Dr. Charles Rahming, Dr. Mucomba Millar, Dr. Glen Beneby, Willamae T. Hamilton Stuart and Assisted Living Services, The Machine Shop and The Ministry of Works and Utilities, the communities of James Cistern Eleuthera, Ridgeland Park East, Peter Street, and Bel-Air Estates, Archdeacon Keith Cartwright, Father Ruel Strachan, Archbishop Drexel Gomez and Family, Canon Warren and Mrs. Rolle, Father James and Mrs. Moultrie, St. Agnes Anglican Church Family and members of The Anglican Church Men of St. Agnes Parish and other relatives and friends.

There will be NO VIEWING at the Church

Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at Butlers’ Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Ernest and York Streets on Friday, September 30, 2022 from 11:00a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m

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Current Emergency COVID-19 regulations are in effect. Social Distancing and Face Masks will be enforced.

Funeral Services for

JOYCE WILLIAMS, 85

of Hyde Park Road, Sea Breeze Estates and formerly of Kingston, Jamaica, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 1st, 2022 at Christ Church Cathedral, George Street. Celebrants, The Very Reverend Harry Bain, Dean and Rector of Christ Church Cathedral, assisted by Reverend Fr. Eric A. A. Miller, Assistant Curate. Interment will follow in Lakeview Memorial Gardens & Mausoleums, Gladstone Road & JFK Drive.

Joyce is preceded in death by her Husband: Aldric Williams and Mother: Gwendolyn Clarke.

She is survived by her Daughters: Charmaine and Sharlene Williams; Granddaughter: Charmelle Williams; Sister: Seddis Walker Parker; Brother: Hue Clarke; Brothers-in-Law: Trevor Parker and Mervyn Williams; Nieces: Anne-Marie, Vanessa, Natalia, Nevia, and Vinola; Nephews: Clifton, Michael, Omar, Garfield, Troy, Hayden, Ricardo, Reyle, and Sebastian; Godchild: Cherish Nixon; Other relatives and friends: Mrs. Eulie Thompson, Mrs. Shanrec Cleare Lloyd and family; Dianne Miller, Sophie Mcphee, Inger Seymour, Elton Gibson, Anton Pratt, Dion Pratt, Keon Justin, Mrs. Joanne Whylly and family; Ms. Major, Mrs. Cynthia Wells and family, Mrs. Nicky Archer and family, Ms. Roach and family; Ms. Lisa Ingraham and family; Mrs. Small and family; Ms. Samantha Sweeting, Ms. Charlene Greene and family, Ms. June Walker and family, Ms. Jean Reid, Mrs. Tucker and family, Staff of St. Anne’s School (past and present); staff of the Anglican Central Education Authority; Staff of the now closed St. Matthews Day School; Staff and students of Aquinas Class of 1967; Members of Christ Church Cathedral especially the Anglican Church Women and Cell F; the Very Reverend Harry Bain and Mrs. Bain, Dean Patrick Adderley and Mrs. Adderley; Rev. Eric Miller and family; Mrs. Rosita Duvalier; Mrs. Romaine Nixon, Mrs. Kim Taylor, Sophie Nixon, Norma Deane and family, Ms. Nina Roberts and family, Ms. Trotman, Mrs. Lowe and family, Mrs. Sandra Burrows and family, Mrs. Lothian and family, Mrs. Treco and family, The Campbell family; Ms. Arlene Hercules, Ms. Pandora Sawyer, The Sierra family, Mrs. Oliver and family; Mrs. Angelica Reid and family; Mrs. Clarke and family, Mrs. Pyfrom and family, Mrs. Vivienne Davis and family, The Dorsette family; The Thompson family, the Moss family; the Woods family, the Hyde Park Community; Other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.

May Her Soul Rest in Peace!

Friends may pay their last respects at Bethel Brothers Morticians & Crematorium, #44A Nassau Street on Friday September 30th, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. There will be no viewing at the church.

DON ARLINGTON TURNQUEST SR., 65

(Taxi 746 & 1063)

of Blair Estates, will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 1st, 2022 at St. Margaret’s Parish, Kemp Road. Celebrants, The Rev. Fr. Colin Humes and Rev. Dr. Roland Hamilton. Interment will follow in Lakeview Memorial Gardens & Mausoleums, Gladstone Road & JFK Drive.

Left to cherish his memories are his Daughter: Ashley Turnquest; Son: Don A. Turnquest Jr.; Adopted mom: Cora Gibson; Brothers: Trevor and Vincent Turnquest; Sister: Pamela Gibson; Nieces: Deondray Hamilton, Travonia, Alleshia & Trenique Turnquest, Brya McCartney, Antonia, Yvette, Tamita & Lakeisha, Keturah Williams; Nephews: Stephen & Marvin Hamilton, Kirklyn, Jamaal & Anthony Munroe II; Sisters-inlaw: Alma Turnquest & Marilyn Munroe; Cousins: Joan Herious, Maxwell, Larry & Dwight Gibson, Brenda Lamm, Florinda Mackey, Sean & Gina Wright, Carla Cartwright, Jacqueline Styles, Lenora Mackey, Sherita Clarke, Franz Arnett, Joy Sair-Barr, Christopher Turnquest, Evan & Paul Fox, Gordon Wong, Neville Turnquest, Eleanor Ramsey, Emerald Sands, Margeritta Simmons; Grandnieces & Nephews: Shauqwan, Ramonica, Mehlia, Miracle, Shantell, Sean, Shakina & ShaDonna Hamilton, Zion, Teeon, Angel, Amber, Saige, Kaleb, Amari, Darria, Darrel, Anton Gray, Vincent McKinney, Tramiyah Bain, Makai Dames; A host of other family & friends including: Brendalee Forbes, Shenika, Shavonne, Kenneth & Rishawn, the extended Turnquest (Long Island) & Sawyer families, Simmons Family, the Gibson family, the Morley family, Donny Lottmore & family, Mark Munroe & family, The Lamm family, Steve Barr & family, Miriam Murphy & family, the Smith family, the entire Ashburn Terrace family, Turnquest Auto Air family, Shell Service Station Prince Charles family, St. Margaret’s Parish family, his countless taxi driver friends & many more too numerous to mention but not forgotten; Special Thanks to: Fr. Colin Humes, Fr. Roland Hamilton, Fr. Oswald Pinder, Dr. Gregory Pinto, Dr. Rhea Thurston-Carroll, Dr. Eugene Gray & the nurses and staff of Doctors Hospital IMCU & Med/Surg floors.

May His Soul Rest in Peace!

Friends may pay their last respects at Bethel Brothers Morticians & Crematorium, #44A Nassau Street on Friday September 30th, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. There will be no viewing at the church.

Funeral Service for

(Exuma) MICHAEL DION MARSHALL, 59

of George Town, Exuma, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 1st, 2022 at The Historic Saint Andrew’s Church, Kitt’s Hill, George Town, Great Exuma. Celebrant, The Reverend Chitan Thompson. Interment will follow in the Church’s Cemetery, George Town, Exuma.

Left to cherish his memories are his, Daughter: Marissa; 4 Sisters: Bernadette, Keva, Camille and Philippa; 2 Brothers: Julian and Brian; 3 Grandchildren: Malayah, Shamekaeo and Mason; 6 Nieces: Jacintha (Chris), Amber, Eboney, Jayna, Aliyah and Jade; 7 Nephews: Andrew (Titi), Christopher, Aaron, Justin, Jaron, Jared and Cameron; 3 Grand Nephews: Jakaylen, Christon and Christoff; 1 Grand Niece: Jayla; 8 Aunts: Dame Joan Sawyer, Nettie Davis, Mauline Pinder, Portia Pyfrom, Irene Strachan, Shirley Marshall, Joyce Marshall and Sandra Ramsey; 1 Uncle: Milton Strachan; 1 Sisterin-Law: Kayla; 2 Brothers-in-Law: Clinton and William; Numerous Cousins including: Dedre, Patricia, Rhonda, Theresa, Nadia, Samantha, Michelle, Dr. Francine, Crystal, Daphene, Charlene Deborah, Donna, Kimberley, Kathy, Ingrid, Nikki, Rhia, Natasha, Juanita, Patricia, Delglicia, Sandra, Marilyn, Sonia, Sylvia, Sabrina, Regina, Rochelle, Christine, Natasha, Christine and Patrice, Terrence, Samuel, Timothy, Dr. Livingston, John, Dwaine, Kenwin, Brent, Darrel, Darren, Andrew, Craig, Douglas, Brent Julian, Ronald, Peter, Van, Ken, Clifford, Stephen, Dwayne, Ashley, Sandra, Corine, Paige, Edith, Rudolph, Dave, Keith, Sharon, Pedric, Stephen, Yvonne, Creswell, Beverley, Charlene, Debbie, Karen, Judy, Villerine, Karin, Joan, Ronnie, Mark, Nitchel, Edison, Brenda, Linda, Carolyn, Lucius, Anthony, Peter, Marcian, Derek, Jerel, Paul, Noel, Jared, Lyn, Timothy, Andrew, Michael, Ednal, Lynden, Jake, Philly, Debbie, Sharon, Pricilla, Jenifer, Leonard, Jeffery and Diane; The Descendants of Percy J.A. Sturrup and Zilpha née Ferguson, the descendants of Aurelia Sturrup Cooper, Anuella Sturrup Smith Bridgewater, and Ella Williams; The descendants of Zaccheus Ferguson and Margaret née Barr Ferguson, the descendants of William P. Sturrup and Violet neé Bethel Sturrup, The descendants of the late Winfred Virgil; The Children of the late Gwendolyn Pinder and the Children of the late Grace Saunders, Esther Johnson, Ragine Etienne, Derrick Beneby, Marvin Bethel, Patrick Symonette, John and Astride Davis and The Georgetown Community.

May His Soul Rest in Peace!

Friends may pay their last respects at Bethel Brothers Morticians & Crematorium, #44A Nassau Street on Thursday September 29th, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. On Friday September 30th, 2022 at St. Andrews Anglican Church, George Town, Exuma from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. and at the church on Saturday October 1st, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. until service time

Death Notice for ALFRED ALBURY, 68

of Virginia Street, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Wednesday, September 21st, 2022.

He is survived by his Daughter: Kendra Albury-Thomas; Sons: Tomico, Adriel, Amiel & Alfred Albury Jr.; Grandchildren: Alicia, Amiel Jr., Adriel Jr., Antonia & Azriel Albury, Kendria, Kaylee, and Rolando Thomas; Sister: Alma Albury; Brother: Ray Darling; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Funeral Service for

THELMA VICTORIA McWEENEY, 92

of Ocean Club Estates, Paradise Island, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 1st, 2022 at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, West Street North. Celebrant, is the Most Reverend Patrick C. Pinder, Archbishop of Nassau. Interment will follow in St. Augustine’s Monastery Cemetery, St. Augustine Road, Fox Hill.

Thelma Victoria McWeeney was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, William Thomas McWeeney Sr.; Sons: William Thomas (Billy) McWeeney Jr., and Peter McWeeney; Parents: John Victor Cox and Pearl Cox (née Clarke); and her Brother: George Victor Cox.

Left to cherish her memories are her Immediate Family: Eugenie, Lady Nuttall, Sean (Cyprianna) McWeeney, KC, Denisia (Stan) Burnside, Dr. Vincent McWeeney Mary El Fituri and Paul (Meka) McWeeney; Grandchildren: Logan Burnside, Gillian (Michael) Wilson, William Thomas (Sarah Pharr) McWeeney III, Melissa McWeeney, Alexander (Natalie) Nuttall, Brooke Burnside (William Barbee Jr.), Sean McWeeney Jr., Stanley Chiké Burnside, Nejmi Burnside, Ariana McWeeney, Halima El Fituri, Camilia McWeeney, Paul Joseph McWeeney II; Great-Grandchildren: Zara Wilson, Hayley Wilson, Hano McWeeney, Michael Wilson Jr., Denisia McWeeney, Ryan Wilson, and Evelyn Nuttall; Uncle: Dr. Bertram (Gloria) McPhee (Hamilton, Bermuda); Nephew: John Edward (Erica) Cox, and their children Shelter and Story; Cousins: Helene Jenkins and family (Sag Harbor, New York), The family of the late Hazel Brooks, Sylvia “Peek-ABoo” Henderson and family (Detroit, Michigan), Zoe Galanis and family, Michael (Roslyn) Neely and family, George (Maria) Neely and family, The late Maynard (Naddie) Marshall-Maycock and family, The late Julian Allen and family, Wayne Allen and family, The late Clarke Allen and family, The late Flo Neely and family, The late Beryl Neely and family, Other members of the Neely family, The late Charles Clarke of George Town, Exuma and family, The late Edna Seymour and family, The Bowleg family, Shirley Adderley Braynen, Dr. Deryk Richardson, Ethel Brown, Mena Grant, The late Hazel Moore and family, The late Norma Allen and family, The Hon. Judge Toni Clarke Woods (Derek) (Maryland), Kevin McPhee (Hawaii), Karen McPhee (Bermuda), and Joy Killum (Atlanta); Extended Family: The family of the late Janice Sinotte (sister-in-law) Rhode Island and Bermuda, The family of the late Leo F. McWeeney (brother-in-law) Rhode Island, Florinda McWeeney (daughter-in-law) Port St. Lucie, Florida, The family of the late Sir Nicholas Nuttall Bt (son-in-law) all of the UK, Sir Harry (Dalit) Nuttall, Nick (Roberta) Drummond, Gytha (Jean Michel) Bouchon, Amber (Alister) Gosling, and Olympia Nuttall; Special Mention: Dr. Agreta Eneas Carey; Special Thank You: The Most Reverend

Archbishop Patrick C. Pinder, S.T.D., C.M.G., K.C.*H.S.; Godchildren: Liz Mitchell, Shane Benjamin, Julie Benjamin, Dionne Benjamin, Diane Mosely Roberts, Paulette Borghardt, and Nadia Castiglia-Zancol; Devoted Caregivers: Miraflor Inso, Honey and Julius Parcon; Special Friends: James and Agreta Carey, Kelia Marshall, David Sinotte, Father Anselm Russell, Scott Godet, Peter and Phyllis Garraway, John Benjamin and Archie Symonette, Pamela Poitier, Brendan and Rosie Folkes, Max and Allyson Gibson, Leslie Vanderpool, Roy Adams, Jean Isaacs, Rose Stanislaus, Johnny Brown, Gwen McDeigan, Beverley Wallace Whitfield, Sonia Chea, Patricia Mortimer and Stan Davis, Kaché Knowles, Tracey & Ricardo Knowles, Neka Knowles, Julia Burnside, Wayman Burnside, Pam and Orchid Burnside, Tom and Ebony Dickinson, Iris, Dillion, Dale “Happy” and Danielle Knowles, Karen Duncombe, Kathy O’Kelleher, Helena Lightbourn and family, Judd and Francesca Taylor, George and Alexis Pearce, Cyprianna Fleischer, Paul Scott Jr., Esther Deryckere, Veronica Saunders, Aaron and Fairy Kraft, Kim Carey, Joan Treco, Lana Munnings Basalyga and the Munnings family, Marva and Dudley Sawyer, Corliss and Clifford Culmer, June Brown, Netica Symonette, Agatha Delancy, Derek Cleare, The Members of the Sacred Heart Church.

May Her Soul Rest in Peace!

Friends may pay their last respects at Bethel Brothers Morticians & Crematorium, #44A Nassau Street on Friday September 30th, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. There will be no viewing at the church.

Death Notice for MARGAL SHARRAN STUBBS McINTOSH, 65

of Belsnow Close, Belair Estates, died at Baptist Health Hospital, Miami, FL. on Saturday, August 13th, 2022.

She is survived by her Husband: Keith McIntosh; Son: Rasean McIntosh; Grandchildren: Sonya, Mason, Charlieray, D’Anna, Rico, and Amarie; Sisters: Zennerine Garcia, Tryphema Moss, and Cheryl Forbes; Brother: Linkworth Stubbs Jr.; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

A Private Funeral Service was held for

ORALEE SYLVIA ADAMSON, 102

of Coral Harbour, who died on Monday, September 19th, 2022. Oralee was preceded in death by her Husband: Robert Adamson and Son: Gary Wallace.

Left to cherish her memories are her Children: Gloria Seymour, Thelma Knowles, Sandra (Sidney) Deveaux, Jennifer (Wesley) Ingraham, Stephanie Claris (Ken) Lahne, Cecil (Jan) Smith, Andrew (Marion) Smith and Ilene Smith; Grandchildren: Alan and Jill Wallace, June (James) Dawkins, Eartha Granderson, Noel “Bran”(Tamara) Seymour, Neysa Miller, Nicole Seymour, Heather Thompson, Diana Mingo, Dena (Bronson) Hanna, Derek Knowles, Cathy, Lisa and Jevon Deveaux, Kevin and Terrance Ingraham, Deidre (Nolan) Flowers, Alexander Smith, Andrew Smith Jr., Requella and Amanda Smith, Monique Minnis and Shericka Edilall; Great grandchildren: Alicia and Alan Wallace, Junise, Joulle, Jamell and Jazmyn Dawkins, Sasha Butler, Phylicia and Philip Dawkins Jr., Drew and Ryan Seymour, Alex and Ashlee Miller and Nicholas Seymour-Capron; Great great grandchildren: T’Shon Bowleg, Tahj Butler and Amiyah Miller; Other relatives and friends: Paulette Rahming, Annabel and Annae Rolle, Carvill Wallace and family, the family of the late Maria McKenzie, Eloise Cleare, Louis Hanchell, Christine Rolle and family, Joyce Dorsett and family, Joan Thompson, Jane Miller, Toni Seymour, Adrian Capron, Mr. and Mrs. Arlington Miller, the family of the late Rowena Thompson, Deidre Hicks, Paula Williams, Ricky Knowles, Hope Sawyer, Jerome Sawyer, Paul Roker, Paul Cooper and family, Emeril Ellis and family, Edwin Thompson and family, Millie Cambridge, The Coral Harbour Association, Leland and Yvonne Cash, Evelyn Ferguson, Arabella Turnquest, Jackie Wallace, the family of the late Eric Thompson of Palmetto Point, Eleuthera, the family of the late Allan Thompson of Palmetto Point Eleuthera and The family of the late Richard Sands of Palmetto Point, Eleuthera, management and staff of Bahamas Foam products, management and staff of 360 waste management, Lodge of St. Micheal, Lodge of Eleutheran Adventures and District Lodge of the Bahamas (S.C.); Special thanks to: Dr Locksley and Mrs. Sue Munroe, Nurse Kristine Wring, Christine Wong and the staff at Curry’s’ pharmacy, Mike Meicholas and the staff at HAZMAC pharmaceuticals, Dr Dereck Morris, Dr Bertram Sears, Jack Thompson, Owen Bethel and staff at Bethel Brothers Morticians & Crematorium, Adrian Archer, Archdeacon Kingsley Knowles, Fr Scott Brennen, Fr Ivan “Timmy” Eldon, Fr Roland Hamilton, Fr Kristopher Higgs, the Guild to help the sick and needy of St George’s Anglican Church, the Usher Board of St George’s Anglican Church and the Anglican Church women of St George’s Anglican Church; Special thanks to her caregivers: Ena Roe, Annae Rolle, Antonia Laing, Dadrian “Tricie” Morgan and Jeannette Anderson.

Please forgive us if your name was not mentioned, it was not intentional. May Her Soul Rest in Peace!

Death Notices for MICHAEL GEORGE JERVIS, 67

of Dawson Street, Dannottage Estates died at his residence on Saturday, September 24th, 2022.

He is survived by his Daughter: Aftan Jervis; Son: Germaine Jervis; Grandchild: Trevell Jervis; Sisters: Marva and Lena Jervis; Brother: Anthony Jervis; Aunts: Eleanor Elliott, Rosaline Johnson, and Anita Cooper; Uncles: Robert Elliott and Paul Cooper; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date

GEORGE MELVIN A. CAPRON, 86

of Village Road, died at his residence on Monday, September 26th, 2022.

He is survived by his Wife: Carmen Capron; Daughters: Monique Capron, Carla Smith, Rubyanne Bradshaw, Tracy Smith-Moss, and Catherine Dillette-Allum; Sons: Kevin and Ian Capron and Marlon Rolle; Sisters: Pauline Douglass of Southfield, Michigan and Gaynell Kesson of Freeport, G.B.; Brother: Anthony Capron; Aunts: Patricia Gibson and Shirley Jones; Uncle: Charles Capron; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Memorial Service For Tamara Lynnel Smith, 37 “The Island Queen”

Funeral Services

Funeral services for

9 unidentified Haitian females

who drowned off Balmoral Island

will be held at Viola Hall, Aquinas College, Gladstone Road at 12:00 noon.

will be held at Scouts Associations Hall, Dolphin Drive on Saturday, October 1st, 2022 at 2:00pm. Pastor Ann Moss assisted by other ministers of the gospel

Cherished memories are held by her children: Kiran Cephas, Kiemiah Cephas, Riveigh Johnson; sisters: Lamara & Anastasha Smith; brothers: Bernard Pratt, Jamaal & Leon Smith; nephews: Bernard & Brad Pratt, Da’vari Moncur, Alvon Emmanuel, Ah’naj, Lion, Jamaal Jr. & Jamellé Smith; nieces: Brenay, Khadija, Kyra & Jordyn Pratt, Leah & Ja’mya Smith; aunts and uncle: Ruthleen Symonette, Rekeisha Farrington and Noel Pratt, Sharon Hanna, Lolita Marshall, Paulette Smith, Gregory Smith, Miranda Storr and Pam Williams; close friends: Tia Smith, Sherwain Ferguson, Khalia Cunningham, Shavunka McKinney, Indira Woodside-Hanna, C. V. Bethel Class of 02; and a host of other relatives and friends to numerous to mention

Please pardon us if we forgot to mention you, it is not intentional.

Officiating will be ministers of the gospel.

Interment will follow in Southern Cemetery, Spikenard and Cowpen Roads.

There will be NO PUBLIC VIEWING.

Funeral Service For

Richard Lawrence Malcolm

JP, MBE, 80

affectionately called “Dick”

a resident of The Narrows, Harbour Island who died on Thursday, September 15th, 2022 will be held at 11:00a.m. on Saturday, October 1st, 2022 at Wesley Methodist Church, Dunmore Street, Harbour Island, Eleuthera. Rev. Dr. Jacinta Marie Neilly, Ministerial Moderator of the North Eleuthera Methodist Region will officiate. Interment will follow in The St. Catherine’s Cemetery, Chapel Street, Harbour Island.

Mr. Malcolm leaves behind a large and loving family, immediate and extended, as well as countless friends.

He is survived by his loving and devoted wife Lemmie Malcolm: children: Amanda Malcolm, James Malcolm, Jennifer Malcolm Gerber, Elvis Percentie and Samantha Malcolm; sons & daughtersin-law: Bertrand Garcia-Moreno, Thomas Gerber and Freda Malcolm; grandchildren: Ana Garcia-Moreno, Morgan Gerber, Andrew Malcolm, Isabel Garcia-Moreno, Claire Malcolm, Philip Gerber, Khillian Vanderpoole-Wallace, Schuyler Percentie, Carter Percentie, and Lulu Malcolm; brothers & sisters in-law: Donald & Consuela Saunders, Jack Cleare, Cedric & Margurite Pennerman, William Sr. & Maxine Miller, Richard & Jennifer Cleare, Glenroy & Elaine Aranha, and Valerie Percentie; nephews & nieces: Deborah & Rick Myers, Kathy DelegalHammel, Jessica, Justin & Jordan Derr, Jason Blyler, Brian, Sean & Annalise Delegal, Gordon Scott, Vhaul, Phil, Gaynell, Lavaughn & Shanta Thompson, Margaret-Rose, Martin, Marcian, Amanda, Megan & Maurice Saunders, Hopeselina, Jill, Amy, Tanya, Wayne Cleare, Sean, Stanford, Snova, Stephan & Sedale Pennerman, Richlene, Harrison & Terez Cleare, William Jr. & Lesli Miller, Latarsha & Donovan Cleare, Andrea, Christa & Lindsey Aranha, Devon, Juan & Deaundra Sawyer, Joseph Percentie, Seanell Charlow; numerous grandnieces & grandnephews & relatives; godchildren: Remlisa Higgs, Tina Palain and Jasmine Bethel; adopted children: Jill Curry and Delvita Sawyer; special friends & loved ones: Dusty & Nancy Rhodes, Maurice & Nancy Turner, Dr. Don & Theresa Pruitt,

Barbara & John Daly, Marie-Lou & Pierrekin Eggermont, Carol & Wiley Partin, Virginia Malcolm, Karen Malcolm, Gretchen & Wanda Scavella, Palmer & Susanna Moldawer, Dr. Bobby Green, Laura & Kurt Mather, Monique Cash, the Pajolek family, Andy Gomez, Harvey Roberts, the entire Percentie family, Jock & Caroline Morgan, the Ross family, Rhon & Kendera, Giorgia Ravilli & family, Toad & Lisa Lurcott & family, Dana & Drew Goldman & family, Doug & Tamara Lorey, Patrick Tony Joseph, the Murphy family, Randolph Curtis, Mike Wells, Larry Winder & family, Kevin Collins & family, Terrance Wells, Lola Glazer, Sophie Brennen, Michelette Toussiant, Wilner Louima, Dr. Justin Albury, Fine Threads, White Crown Aviation, the Johnsons Rentals family, the Pink Sands family, the entire Community of Harbour Island, and all of whom provided endless support and love during his last few years.

May His Soul Rest In Peace

Death Notice For Paulene Doreus, 56

a resident of The Good Samaritan Home and formerly of O’Borgne, Haiti died at her residence on Saturday, September 24th, 2022.

She survived by her long time special friend: Line Mesinor; three sons: Jude (Carline) & Frantz Pierre (both of Haiti), Mike Doreus; three daughters: Natasha Rufin, Jessie (D’Angelo) Rufin-Rolle and Levani Mesinor; granddaughters: Gya, D’Ante and Jessica Rolle, Ariana Dean, Rose & Jesslene Pierre; grandsons: Liam Dean, D’Angelo Rolle Jr. and J’Torrio Rolle and Stanley and Deiby Pierre; three sisters: Erna Guillaume (Arnold Milford), Agonouse McCombe and Lillian Doreus; two brothers: Carlos (Meria) Jean-Pierre and Gerald Hillaire; numerous of nieces and nephews especially: Kithia (Jonas) Pierre, James (Sophia) Bakari, Rony & Richmond Guillaume, Erick Dulcio, When-Schnayda, Lod’s Tessa & Carlene Pierre; adopted family: Marie Thompson and Michelle Williamson and other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangewments are entrusted to THE NEW COMMONWEALTH FUNERAL HOME and will be announced at a later date.

Whitfield Ronald Johnson, 84

Death Notices For

Captain Ronald Theodore Pinder, 82

Woman Police Reservist Corporal #845 Adria Carmetria Moxey, 38

a resident of Sandiland’s Village formerly of Lower Bogue, Eleuthera died at his residence on Saturday, September 24th, 2022.

Cherished memories are held by his sons: Rodney Bain, Sonny, Lynden and Dan Johnson; daughter: Lavern Sturrup; brother: Bernard Johnson; numerous grand-children, great grand-children and other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangewments are entrusted to THE NEW COMMONWEALTH FUNERAL HOME and will be announced at a later date.

a resident of Coral Heights East, Coral Harbour, died at The Princess Margaret Hospitalon Wednesday, September 21st, 2022.

Left to mourn his passing are his children: Kathy Rae Pinder, Ingrid Pinder, Julian Pinder, Gina Laforge, Ronald III and Ria Pinder; grandchildren: Brittany Toote, Justin Pinder, Shaminique Richie, Shantiqua Rolle and Ronald Pinder III; great grandchildren: Chaedyn, Chance, Skylar, Rylan and Chauncey Jr.; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangewments are entrusted to THE NEW COMMONWEALTH FUNERAL HOME and will be announced at a later date.

a resident of Fresh Creek, Andros died at The Princess Margaret Hospital on Monday, September 26th, 2022.

Precious memories are held by her mother: Genevie Johnson; father: Dino Moxey; brother: Prison Correctional Officer Jamaal Johnson; sister: Adrian Moxey; grand-father: Wendell Moxey; numerous nieces, nephews a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangewments are entrusted to THE NEW COMMONWEALTH FUNERAL HOME and will be announced at a later date.

Funeral Service For

Kurisma Dania Bonar, 36

of 6103 Harrah Lane, Forney, Texas and formerly of Freeport, Grand Bahama will be held on Saturday, October 1, 2022, 11:00 a.m. at Freeport Bible Church, Norma Headly Drive, Freeport, Grand Bahama. Officiating will be Pastor Kyle Maycock assisted by other ministers of the gospel. Cremation will follow.

Her is predeceased by her grandparents: Elsieand Walt Bonar, Rhoda and Gladstone McEwan, Dorcas Cox.

Left to cherish her memories are her loving children: Ka’myah Rolle and Alexiou Rolle; mother: V. Stephanie Cox; fathers: Hugo Bonar and Nathaniel Cox; sisters: Nathia Cox-Smith (Kenneth), Shandira Cox-Parker (Andino), Keisha CoxPayoute (Kerry), Tawnisha Cox-Frith (Cleavon), Jovett CoxHarvey (Don); aunts and uncles: Veronica McEwan, Valerie McEwan, Dania Bonar-Cheddy (Ron), Carla Bonar, Marissa Bonar, Rosalie Cox, Gladstone McEwan, Gregory McEwan, Gustavus Cox (Vanria), Morriston Cox; cousins: Kathleen Ferguson, Darnette Weir, Esther Newton, Shandi King, Shaneka King, Ryzhanique Russel, Kristian Thomas, Isaiah McPhee, Dax Capron, Inga Dean, Randell Deveaux, Gustavus Cox Jr., Lamon Cox, Sammiette Greene, Dale McEwan, Jamal McEwan, Justiss McEwan, Hasina McEwan, Deidre McEwan, Gregory McEwan Jr., Tiara Pierce, Domonique Peters, Joshua Peters, Cherelle Hartley; Nieces: Cleannya Frith, Kerriann Payoute, Kiajah Payoute, Tawnisha Frith; nephews: Dontaye Harvey, Cleavon Frith Jr., Don Harvey, Jr., Andino Parker, Jr., Ashaun Parker, Amarion Parker, Adari Parker; special friends and relatives: Bianca Armbrister, Allyssa Adderley, Jewa Pinder, Shaz Pinder, Shamarone Pinder, Charisse Bowe, Miranda Darville, Romal Russel, Tamara Wiltshire, Desiree Darville, Owen Rolle, Felix Roy Bowe Jr., Trevonia Carey, Sylkia Adderley-Turnquest, Latoya Bailey, Landon Carter, Bailey Jackson, Shelean Antoine, Christopher Butler, Gloria Colindres, Nora Flowers, Paige Romans, Jermaine

Wilson, Thyra Johnson, Brittany Jones, Karen Richards, Kyle Seymour, Ashanti Laramore, Ashaunti Pratt, Keneisha Fowler-Major, The Hamilton Family (Nassau), The Wilson Family, The Forbes Family (Freeport) The Gibbs Family (Turks & Caicos), The Dean Family (Nassau), The Green Family, The Hall Family, Freeport Bible Church Family, Tabernacle Baptist Christian, Academy Graduating Class of 2004, and a host of other friends and relatives. You all were Special to her.

*Family requesting that Bright Colors are to be worn *

Viewing will be held in the Freeport Bible Church, Norma Headley Drive, Freeport, Grand Bahama on Friday from 12:00noon to 6:00pm and at the Church from 9:30 a.m. to Service time.

Death Notice For Chef Macloid Ewell Shearer, 61

affectionately called “YELLA”

of Malcolm Street of South Street died at his residence on Saturday, September 24, 2022.

He is survived by his Wife: Wilhemenia Shearer; daughters: Tovera and Tomia Shearer; sons: Tomika and Fedor Shearer; grandchildren: Timothy Ward Jr. and Rayanna Brown; father: Dr. James Shearer; step mother: Janet Shearer; sisters: Dr. Ebbie Jackson and Lottis Knowles; brothers: Durell Shearer, Pastor Ron Shearer and Dr. Fendt Shearer; sisters-in-law: Carol, Daphane and Debbie Shearer, Maxine Benjamin, Pamela Rolle, Monique Campbell, Dr. Bonnie Franks and Gina Sealy; brothers-inlaw: Theodore Jackson, Bryant Knowles, Philip Franks, Leslie Sealy and Jermaine “Cho Cho” Mackey; aunts and Uncles; numerous nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.

Funeral Service will be announced at a later date.

Mr. Christopher Cox, 56 affectionatelty called “Chris”

of Palm Beach Street and Cordeaux Avenue will be held on Saturday, October 1st, 2022, 11:00am at Faith Temple Church Of God, Prince Charles Drive. Officiating will be Pastor Carlos Thompson. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Gardens, Soldier Road

He is survived by his sons: Deangelo, Jathorne, Cressward and Latrell Cox; daughters: Chrysanthia and Lachrista Cox; sisters: Donna, Jacqueline and Sharon Lewis, Gail Charlow, Alneka Russell, Dotlee Fox and Valerie Miller; brothers: Kemuel Lewis, Alex Higgs, Dwight, Dehren, Keith, Darrel, Deanza II and Dowdeswell Cox; grandchildren: Deangelo, D’Aja, Jamir, Cressward Jr., Kayden Cox; aunts: Peggy Garcia-Mericier of Miami, Florida, Clarista Williams; uncle: Kermit Ferguson; nieces: Selecia, Shamarize, Kenya, Shanaqua Elliott, Salana Brice, Patrice, Philicia Knowles, Keishanda, Keuandra, Darcia, Dorisa, Sarah, Syiesha, Samiah, Sarissa, Duranya, De’Anza, De’Ajha, Zaria, D’Antae, Sontae, Valdeisha, De’Ja, Donell, Darricka, Darrissa, Dera, Darielle, Jahnae, Jahnia, Dekeisha, Teneel, Carmeisha; nephews: Kenerize, Kevin, Kemuel Jr., DeGregory, Rizzario, Lucius Jr., Dante`, De’Quan, Keith Jr., Jameo,Tehran, Dalano, Dwight Jr. Cox; grandnieces: Daevantae, Destiny, Tembra, Darvinique, Aliesha, Mariah, Kenyire and Skylar; grandnephews: Jermaine, Tavarus, Rossini, Kenerize, Jamal Jr., Rossino, Deangelo,Winston, Mario, Roshando, Amari, Shamario, Kanaz, O’Shin; cousins: Vedal Garcia of Miami, Florida, John, Valencia, Newton, Pastor Arnette Moss, Donelle, Antoinette, Josephine Bowleg and family, Golean, Harrison, Neville, Aldon, Frederick, Rev. Edris Bowe, Vadiemae, Delvon, Jacqueline, Oral, Charlene, Glen, Ken,Melissa, Yvette, Golean, Ralph, Cynthia, Theresa, Huel Jr., Alfred, Joe, Herbert, Joel, Ethel, Edith, Delores; step mother: Venus Cox; sisters-in-law: Denise Lewis, Rose, Anishka, Carmen and Megan Cox; brothers-in-law: Edward Russell, Lucius Fox Sr. and Sonny Miller; nephew-in-law: Rossini Elliott Sr.; godchildren: Rondeka Farrington and Richenda Knowles; significant other: Tiffany Wilson (Prince II, Princeton, Princess Wilson); other relatives and friends: Raquel and Dodridge Lewis, Sheila Cox of Maryland, U.S.A., Sandy Taylor, Melda Thurston, Bridgette Humes, Kendra Ingraham, Tamika Clarke, Calvise Saunders, Maxine and Rencine Sands, Sade Evans, Eckward Ferguson, Robert Wilson, Marvin Sturrup, Cardy Seymour, Rollins Russell, Deborah Sands, Dorothy Roberts; dominoes crew: Mr. Smith, Gibby, Rose, Ola, Chippy and Rochell,

Eddie, Tiffany and Tammy Neymour, Judy Fisher and Family, The Brown Family, The Taylor Family, The Ferguson Family, Marsha Poitier, Bridgette Seymour, Linda of North Carolina, Cox Family of Minnie Street, Frederick Delancey, Shirley Cooper, Mary Wilson, St. Joseph Parish, C. C. Sweeting Alumni, B Squad, 85 Cobras, Thomas Grant Lodge, St Joel’s Lodge, St. Cecilia Criminal Law Class, Fleming Street, Gambier, Flamingo and Elizbeth Estates Clinics, The Bain Town Community, Palm Beach Street Community, The Island Luck Family, Ministry of Tourism, Roots Junkanoo Group, Faith Temple Church of God Family and other relatives and friends.

Viewing will be held in the Legacy Suite of Vaughn O Jones Memorial Center, Mt. Royal Avenue and Talbot Street on Friday from 12:00 noon to 5pm.

Paulmeta Enince Miller, 83 affectionately called “Polly”

of Ghana Circle, Elizabeth Estates and formerly of Westmoreland, Jamaica who died on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 will be held on Saturday, October 1, 2022, 1:00 pm at Zion Baptist Church, East and Shirley Street. Officiating will be Pastor T. G. Morrison assisted by Rev. Alric Smith. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Gardens, Soldier Road.

She is survived by her husband: Edward Miller; son: Donnavan Miller (Lorna); step children: Lorene Taylor (Wellington), Rev Michelle Rolle (Ken), Gigi Miller Barr, Dewitt Miller (Brenda), Edward Miller Jr. (Brenda), Kenwood Miller (Linda); grandchildren: Donovan “JD” Miller; Deonna Miller; sisters: Daphnie Haye, Venesia Malcolm and Kett Kemp; brother: Winston Banhan (Myrtle); nieces and nephews: Jean Banhan, Ectle Golaub, Caple Banhan, Evol Banhan, Ronald Dell, Vernie Dell, Albert Dell, Wayne Banhan, Wesley Banhan, Sonia Banhan, Tindale Haye, Judyann Haye, Steve Haye, Lance Jones, Andrew Kemp, Stephanie Kemp and Tina Kemp; other numerous grandnieces, grandnephews, cousins, other relatives and friends including: The Zion Baptist Church Family.

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

Neovil Etienne, 70

Alianne Belhomme, 69

a resident of Wilson Tract and formerly of port de paix, Haiti will be held on Saturday, 1st October, 2022, 10:00am at the Church of God of Prophecy, Minnie Street. Officiating will be Bishop Phillip Ferguson assisted by other ministers of the gospel. Cremation was held.

Left to cherish his memories are his one and only beloved son: Nelson Etienne; two step sons: Ronald Jacques and Travis Pierre; three sisters: IIsmona, Rosita, Rosemary Emanse, Tia; one brother: Ilaine Modestin; one sisterin-law: Iselene Modestin; one daughter-in-law: Diane Jacques; six nephews: Ronald, Larry, Jerry, Fritz ,Fredy, Jay; six nieces: Veronica, Shirley, Abigail, Cati, Ginya, Sharon; god children: Daniel, Shamacka, Joshua, Nacilia; numerous cousins too numerous to mention and a host of other relatives and friends including: Landy St. Luke and Family, Wilman Paul and Family, G and Family, Melfort and Family, The Rolle Family, Charlene Hamilton; Family, Mr. Michael Wisseh; Adalee Wisseh; The Quality Home Fabrics Family, Bishop Julian Johnson; The Church of God of Prophecy Yamacraw Church; Bishop Philip D. Ferguson, The Church of God of Prophecy Minnie Street Family; all who may have had any involvement with Neovil Etienne.

a resident of Jubilee Gardens and formerly of port de paix, Haiti will be held on Saturday, 1st October, 2022, 2:00pm at the Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Faith Avnue North. Officiating will be Fr. Wid-Andy Beniste. Interment will follow in the Lakeview Memorial Gardens, J F K Drive.

She is survived by her lifetime partner: Celouange Metayer; daughters: Erlande and Jasmine Metayer; son: Rubens Metayer Sr.; brother: Saintano and Belhomme Belony; sisters: Jeanite, Ismene and Antoinette Belhomme; grandchildren: Rubens Jr. (Lotsca), Leron, Rayden and Nathan Metayer, Haley and Cathryn Banes, A. Makai Poitier and Meghan Smith; numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends: Nadege Gelin and Family, Linda Joseph and Family, Mazie Poitier and Family, Queen of Peace Catholic Church Family, Pamela Prudent and Family, Lezila Francois and family, Lloyd Bodie and family, The Faith Avenue Pit Crew, Anneisha Brown and Family, The Dream Girls, Samantha and Samajra Baillou, Amos Sainvill and Family, Ava and Maddisan and other relatives and friends.

Friends may pay their last respects at Legacy Suite of Vaughn O. Jones Memorial Center, Mt. Royal Avenue and Talbot Street on Friday from 10:00am to 5:00pm and at the church on Saturday from 12noon to service time

Funeral Service For

Kashell Shantell Pinder Marshall 38

of Staniyard Creek, Andros will be held on Saturday, October 1st, 2022, 10:30 a.m. at Church of God of Prophecy, Staniard Creek, Andros. Officiating will be Pastor Cableb Evans assisted by Pastor Brindly Marshall and other ministers. Interment will follow in Zion Baptist Church Cemetery, Staniard Creek, Andros.

Kashell is survived by her husband: Moses Marco Marshall; sons: Mokelle, Kalen & Moses Jr. Marshall, Kaynajh Marshall - deceased; daughters: Moe’Nae and Kayliah Marshall; adopted son: Kenrico Marshall; parents: Henry Pinder & Donna Price; step father: Charles Price; sisters: Atty. Raquel Whyms, Kadesha Rene, Malesha, Anishka, Ashanti & Chelo Pinder; brothers: Hendrick, Jamal & Frisco Pinder; aunts: Charlene Smith, Lorrine Innis, Mary Hall, Sherry Pinder, Kartis Rolle, Rosemary Miller, Rosetta Babbs, Gina Whyms, Fredia Darrell - deseased; uncles: Kendal Babbs, Larry, Kenneth & Kendal Pinder, Paul and Phillip Whyms - deceased; sisters-in-law: Evangelist Mary Storr, Dr. Lydia Johnson, Deborah Burrows, Evangelist Amy Mott, Portia Riley, Laleta Colebrooke, Schonell Cleare, Youth Pastor Eva Bain, Evalyn Marshall, Rebecca Dean, Elizabeth Bain, Jenneth Marshall, Christal Mckenzie and Sherrica Sargent, Jenivev Marshall; brothers-in-law: Pastor Brindly Marshall, Israel Marshall, Paul Marshall, Kenneth Marshall, John Marshall, Jamal Rene; nieces: Jade Dean, Jakaja Rene, Sky Pinder, Keva, Kendra, Angelica, Kristin, Bajina (deceased) , Kachelle, Jenae, Officer Brindera, Latonya, Lacoya, Alicia, Kaylisa, Valene, Dorinda, Fredina, Lateisha, Lydera, Lakeisha, Pauline, Salathiel, Shavantae, Kadeja, Kara, Woman Marine Adonya, Dwaneika, Bijuan, Branae, Denzinique, Kirkretha, Garvinel, Savaya, Rashan, KJ, Raziyan, Paulette, Daurell, Cesily, Sycreenna, Oneka, Cydreanna, Chacara, Crystal, Rosa, Johnell and Kathlyn Marshall; nephews: Ashtin Pinder, Petter Outten Jr., Kennali Whyms, Ryan & Peter III Outten, Marine Seaman Prescott, Creflo, Captain Kendedo, Brindino, Henroy, Johnny Jr., Paul Jr., Peter, Percy, Patrick, Joseph, Barry, Christopher, Michael, Navard, Dravan, Glenroy, Renaldo, Cordero, Jermaine, Timothy, Raydon, Ashton, Randal, Brandon, Denzel Jr., Alfred Jr., Carvelle Jr., Cavan, Enoch the 3rd and Jackson Marshall, Friso Jr.; other relatives: Erica Fox, Monique Babbs of Florida, Min. Deshan Cash, Keva Babbs-Marshall, Kayla Babbs, Indera Whyms-Laing, Phillippa Whyms, Valerine Whyms-Pierre, Latheria Whyms-Johnson, Wayde Beckford Sr., Delano Cash, Kendall Babbs Jr., Marvin, Tyrone Miller Sir, Troy & Kevin Babbs, Charles Whyms Jr., Tyrone Jr. and Sancha Miller, Devardo, Joval, Christoper, Refo, Lathario Whyms, Durell Laing, Lisa & Brittany Fox, Shamara, Ashley, Tyronya, Trivaunique, Kendria, Kenya, Kania, Kayvia & Ronnie Babbs, Melenese & Kellisa Armbrister, Leondra Strachan, Justine Rolle, Rochelle Cash, Terry Strapp, T’Shae Collie, Tyronique Miller, Duranique Laing, Shania Duncombe, Shakinah Rolle, Shamiyah Pierre, Shannon Whyms, Menechen Fox Sr, Wayde Beckford Jr., Jamal, Jasmine, Marvin Jr., Troy Jr., Trivaugh & Kaden Babbs, Joshua Strapp, Corey, Omashori, Toya Pinder, Sonia & Andy Major, Qutel, Qutel Rahming, Tara, Tanya, Mary, Shaonamae, Coramae, Judyan, Prince, Jasmine, Sharlene, Michel, Kendal and Dexter Ramhing,

Josephine, Christopher and William, Lecara, Leroy, Demetrius Pinder, Dametria Hart, Dimia Knowles, Justine, Sherkette Culmer, Lisa, Johnny, Melissa, Hopy, Erica, Vanrea, Retha, Trevor, Van, Jeromy, Tone, Vera, Raynard Pinder, Vernell Hutchison; god parents: Patsy Johnson and Sharon Sands; godchildren: Deshanae Roberts, Elisha Penn; Special Friends: Shanta & Lexington Knowles, Samantha Porter, Desire Roberts, Dan Coakley, Lauren Kemp & Family, Pastor Dorinda Dean and Family, Tamar Coakley, The Johnson’s Family of Who So Ever Will Church of God, Kenneth Whyms, Jarrett Dean, Kimberley Bowleg, Wanda,Winston & Lamanda Dean, Peter Outten, Trevor Carey, Sabrina Johnson and The Mckenzie family, Rev Hamilton, Valarine Mcintosh, The Hinsey family, Tanya Stevens, Sheree Moss, Ms. Leah Mather, Elizabeth Evans, Vernetta Coakley, Ursula Marshall, Silvia Baillou, Carla Mchpee, The New Resurrected Christian Church, Crystal Wallace, Andrea Pier and family, Devon Smith & Family, Alexandrea Norelus Central Andros Local Government Authority, The Administration Office staff and the entire Stanaird Creek Community; special thanks: The Honorable Jomo Campbell The Minister of State for The office of The Attorney General & Ministry of Legal Affairs, Mr. Kingsley Smith Chief Passport Officer, Passport Office, Blue Sail Restaurant & Family, Pastor Keron Coakly & Family, Hon. Leonardo Lightbourne, Church of God of Prophecy Gambier, staff members of the Office of The Attorney General and other relatives and friends.

Viewing will be held in the Legacy Suite of Vaughn O. Jones Memorial Center, Mt. Royal Avenue and Talbot Street on (TODAY) Thursday, September 29th, 2022 from 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm and on Friday at the Church of God Of Prophecy ,Staniard Creek from 3:00 p.m.until service time.

Memorial Service For Myrtis Carolyn Leadon, 84

of The Bluff, Eleuthera who died on Saturday, September 10, 2022 will be held at St. Paul’s Anglican Church The Bluff, Eleuthera on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Rev. Fr. I. Ranfurly Brown. Interment will follow in The Bluff Public Cemetery, The Bluff, Eleuthera. Cremation was held.

She is survived by her son: Leroy Leadon; grandchildren: Sewell, Shanard, Andrinique, Abigale, Monique, Lenora, Samantha, Shyann, Regina, Devon, Darrio, Davardo, Deron, David Jr.; 32 great grandchildren; brothers: Starlin & Sanford Hudson; sister: Sandra Hudson; children-in-law: Paulette Sands, Lusetta Leadon, David Albury & Jeffery Bethel; grandson-in-law: Desmond Johnson; expecting-in-law: Charlene Cartwright; sister-in-law & brother-in-law: Ivy Hudson & Mack Francis; nieces, nephews and close relatives and friends far too numerous to mention.

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

Jehovah’s Witnesses resume door-to-door ministry

By JEFFARAH GIBSON Tribune Features Writer jgibson@tribunemedia.net

Itused to be a common sight: Jehovah’s Witnesses walking in pairs or groups through neighbour hoods on a Saturday, handing out reading materials as they go from door to door.

But this practice has been basically non-existent over the last two and a half years due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Jehovah’s Witnesses were forced to curtail their door-to-door ministry and cease engaging face-to-face with residents.

This was an unprecedented move. Jehovah’s Witnesses have been going from house to house, preaching their beliefs, with out interruption for more than 100 years, through the Depres sion, two World Wars and global unrest, but COVID-19 demanded a different response.

However, this month marked the return of this trademark form of ministry and the Jeho vah’s Witnesses are once again out and about in our communities.

The decision to resume their door-to-door ministry marks the complete restoration of all prepandemic in-person activities for the nearly 1.3 million Jehovah’s Witnesses in the 12,000 congre gations in the United States. Houses of worship (called King dom Halls) were reopened on April 1, witnessing in public places resumed on May 31. and

in-person conventions are again being planned for 2023.

Members in the Bahamas are enthusiastic about getting back on the streets and ministering to people.

“We in the Bahamas are among the many who are excited to get back out there. But more importantly, we are excited to share the wonderful message of hope with our neighbours,” said Mark Taylor, spokesperson for Jehovah’s Witnesses in the Bahamas.

James Bridgewater, who has been a Jehovah’s Witness for 55 years, said nothing is better than sharing his faith heart-to-heart with others.

“One is able to discern peo ple’s reactions, how they truly feel about what they are hearing, and they are better able to sense that we care for them. Our very presence in the neighbourhood … is a witness in itself,” he said.

As for new convert Vanessa Knowles, who was baptized during the pandemic, she will have the opportunity to fully experience what ministering door-to-door is like.

“We have all had an eventful two years and faced trials,” she

said. “My goal is to help people come to an accurate knowledge of what this all means for our future, according to God’s word the Bible.”

The pandemic forced Jeho vah’s Witnesses to quickly pivot to virtual meetings and conven tions while conducting their ministry exclusively through letters, phone calls and virtual Bible studies. This has led to growth in meeting attendance and the number of congregants, with more than 400,000 newly baptised Witnesses joining the ranks of 120,000 congregations globally in just the first two years of the pandemic.

“We believe that the early decision to shut down all in-per son activities for more than two years has saved many lives,” said Robert Hendriks, US spokes person for Jehovah’s Witnesses.

“We’re now ready and eager to reconnect with our neighbours once again – person-to-person, face-to-face. It’s not the only way that we preach, but it has historically been the most effec tive way to deliver our message of comfort and hope.”

The return to in-person min istry coincides with a global campaign to offer an interactive Bible study programme availa ble in hundreds of languages and offered at no cost. The course

VANESSA Knowles (cen tre) and Zovier Rolle (right) of Nassau resume their door-todoor ministry.

comes in the form of a printed book, online publication or as an embedded feature within the organisation’s free mobile appli cation, JW Library. Released in late 2020, the interactive study platform combines text, video, illustrations and digital work sheets to help learners of all ages.

“This study programme is designed to match the learning style of the 21st-century stu dent,” said Mr Hendriks. “We’re excited to begin sharing it with our neighbors as we return to making personal visits.”

For more information, visit www.jw.org.

The importance of a circle of praying friends

By ALESHA CADET Tribune Features Reporter acadet@tribunemedia.net

Praying can sometimes be a solitary activity, but many believers feel it is more powerful and effective when done in a group. However, some people don’t have the opportunity to pray alongside others more than once a week when they attend church. That’s why, our Bahamian readers feel, it is important to have a circle of friends and family that prays together.

“I believe it is important. In our family group chat we have a prayer worship thing going on. And I am not talking about the quote pictures people would usually send to each other. Each and every one of us every morn ing would take the time out to pray for the group,” said Iyea sha Dean.

“This is our unique way of staying connected to each other and to God. It can be as simple as ‘Thank you, God’, or a long paragraph; we can expect one each day. Sometimes I even take it as far as singing a praise and worship song. I guarantee you; every day is much better when it starts with prayer,” said

Christina Johnson said having friends in general is immensely important; to simply talk to, laugh and socialise with. Praying with them is even more special.

“I am not sure if persons are weirded out by it, but this can be the most therapeutic thing to do with a close friend, praying. The power of having a friend that would stop what they doing to just simply pray with you is a great and priceless feeling. And just like I do it, I want them to feel comfortable calling on me to do the same,” she said.

“Prayer is something avail able to any and every one, and that is the sweet joy of it. No matter what the situation, we can all pray; we all have that access to God.”

Christina shared an experi ence she had with a friend.

“(My friend) was new in start ing a business. We were already on a FaceTime call, just having a girl talk. And while speaking on a next line, she had received some good news, and I watched her drop to her knees in prayer to thank God. She was so thank ful and couldn’t help herself, she just kept thanking the good Lord. And through the line, I felt her joy and joined her in the praise. Now if that isn’t power ful, I don’t know what is,” she said.

Like Christina, Gina Coakley said if you have friends to party with, to socialise with and do

business with, then most defi nitely you should have a circle of friends you can pray with.

“Now, the friends you party with may not be the same per sons you pray with, but those prayer partnerships are a must. You should have like-minded friends who can share the same faith with so that they can encourage you and uplift you when you are feeling down and out,” she said.

“I have a group of ladies in my friend’s circle who I know share my faith and can speak to me from a spiritual perspective. This is important because they can offer insight and wisdom in areas I may not be seeing clearly. God can also use your friends to speak through you and vice versa. It’s one thing to pray for yourself, but there is such a blessing in hearing

someone else pray for you and your needs,” said Gina.

Tiffany Rolle said she has made a habit, along with her significant other, to pray before having a meal together.

“Yes, this may sound like something normally done. But in a relationship, you go on dates, sit down and eat; do you always remember to pray? This may not be the case all the time. What I have purposely done is make it my business to remem ber to have him or me pray; we take turns. We pray for our selves, our bond, our families, the strangers sitting next to us, anything that comes to mind. So, if you see my partner and I out on a date, when that food arrives, you are sure to see us bowing our heads in prayer. It’s a connection that I adore and love,” said Tiffany.

LGBTQ-friendly church OK with getting Southern Baptist boot

By PETER SMITH Associated Press

WHEN her teenage daughter came out as a lesbian several years ago, one of the first things Caroline Joyce did was to Google, “Can you be gay and be a Christian?”

The family was attending a con servative Southern Baptist church in the Greensboro, North Carolina, area that considered homosexual activity to be sinful.

“We had been taught one thing, but we knew our daughter loved Jesus,” Joyce said. “She was very open with us during her struggle to figure out what was going on with her.”

And Caroline and her husband, Chuck, began their own struggle.

Their daughter and a younger sib ling found a gay-friendly church, College Park Baptist Church in Greensboro. They "started attending with our blessing because we knew if she continued attending our church, she’d be totally turned off to God,” Caroline Joyce said.

The College Park church found itself in the news last week when the Southern Baptist Convention's Exec utive Committee voted to remove it from its rolls because of its “open affirmation, approval and endorse ment of homosexual behavior." That action came 23 years after the congre gation itself voted to leave the SBC, but according to the Executive Com mittee, it had remained on its rolls until now.

But the very thing that prompted the Southern Baptists' disapproval is what attracted the Joyces themselves to College Park. The parents eventu ally followed their children's path and joined the congregation. They even moved from the suburbs to the city of Greensboro to be closer to the Col lege Park church, its activities and the friends they made there.

“It really makes a difference when you hear from the pulpit and hear in the hallway that God loves every body,” Caroline Joyce said. She said their daughter eventually grew up to become a minister, as is her wife.

The Rev Michael Usey, the lead pastor, said that Southern Baptist offi cials actually identified the church's ethos correctly.

Rev Michael Usey

"It’s good when people reject you because they understand clearly who you are," he said. “The irony is, they're excluding us for not excluding people.”

The Executive Committee vote didn't take leaders of the congrega tion completely by surprise.

They'd been receiving registered letters from Southern Baptist officials in recent months, explaining that the church was still listed on its rolls and seeking more information, Usey said.

“At first they were kind of demanding we clarify our position on homosexuality,” Usey said. The Baptist State Convention of North Carolina, the Southern Baptists’ state affiliate, sent similar inquiries, he said.

Usey said church leaders decided not to respond, and to let the SBC expel it if that was the decision.

“I just don’t really want to engage in that,” Usey said. “There’s hungry people in Greensboro. This is what God calls us to, to do something for the children who are half a mile from our building who are hungry.”

“I just don’t really want to engage in that.

There’s hungry people in Greensboro. This is what God calls us to, to do something for the children who are half a mile from our building who are hungry.”

PASTOR Mike Usey poses for a portrait sitting in the pews of College Park Baptist Church in Greens boro, North Carolina.

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ROAD TRIP REVELATIONS: A PASSENGER’S PERSPECTIVE – PART II

The “D” word

Everyone dreads the “D” word when it comes to road trips. I would really like to read some of your minds to see what you assume that word to be.

“D” could be damage –the wear and tear on the vehicle that happens due to sustained use. Tires may blow out, fan belts may pop, the engine may overheat and seize up, the air conditioning may stop working....you name it!

And haven’t some of us been damaged? Due to mishandling or misuse, we all have our war stories about being hurt, harmed or endangered because of certain life decisions we made or because of some unplanned event along the way. We can all share of the dings, and dents in our psyches and spirits because we hap pened upon someone whose only language was to take from, or to use or even, to abuse us. The wounds and the scratches can be physical scars, lack of trust, emotional stagnation, all the physi cal, mental, emotional and/or psychological cuts and bruises we receive in transit to our final desti nation. Just as this type of damage doesn’t really stop the journey, life’s damages don’t really stop us. They are frustrating reminders that we started out clean, fresh, naïve; and some where in the aftermath of a decision, life scuffed or rubbed us the wrong way. Either we took too many uncalculated risks, or innocently believed in someone who didn’t have our best interest at heart.

“D” could be detour – a rerouting within the trip due to some blockage. We never know what will happen on a road trip –particularly a long one. A storm may cause branches

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to fall in the path, or even flooding, animals may decide to extend their crossing, an accident can prevent moving forward along that chosen route... the list is endless.

What could a detour be for us? An unplanned pregnancy, loss of income or employment, a pan demic that hits suddenly? Please, we could be here all day! The thing is detours, are unplanned and can occur without notice, or warning. I just lost a sister last week. A complete detour! I could not have planned for the devastation that her loss has caused our family. Nights are spent in tearful reminiscence of her great life and amazing contri bution. A detour can be the announcement of a sudden illness, or evic tion...again – the list is too many to mention.

What do you do in the face of a detour? This one requires quick thinking, critically plotting a new course of action. It needs resilience and determi nation to reach the final destination, no matter what. Often times, our detours threaten to throw us off course completely! It then takes a lot of will power, and resolve to keep the final destination in mind.

“D” could be a dead end. Nobody wants this! A dead end is something akin to a full stop for a road trip. There is either some house, barrier, or permanent fixture that says you cannot move forward or you have to set the car in reverse. The thing is: you cannot will a dead end to change. It means “Stop! You either

stay here or turn and head back in the same direction for a bit!” In other words, you have to go backward for a time because moving forward is no longer an option.

Isn’t this just like life? No one wants to expe rience the dreaded stagnation syndrome or reality in reverse. But, sadly, it does. Sometimes,

life can hit you with such a blow that you have to revert and reset. Life seems to have taken one step forward only to take about five steps back. For a time, you’re either forced to go backward or you are stuck in one place.

Damage, detours and dead ends are possible on any road trip just as they are, unfortunately,

inevitable in real life. The secret to conquering the dreaded Ds is to remem ber you have what it takes on the inside to come out a victor! Through Christ, your power, your ingenu ity and your gifts are all you need to ace the Ds!

God bless you this week!

PAGE 44 ● Thursday, September 29, 2022 OBITUARIES THE TRIBUNE The ‘fathers of the church’ died around 1,500 years ago, but these ancient leaders still influence Christianity today

By JAMES KANG HOON LEE Associate Professor of the History of Early Christianity, Southern Methodist University

(THE CONVERSA TION) Nearly 60 years ago, in October 1962, Pope John XXIII con vened the Second Vatican Council. For the 21st time in the Catholic Church’s history, the pope gathered bishops from around the world – several thousand of them – to address mat ters of church doctrine and practice.

Today, Vatican II is remembered as a land mark council that has shaped Catholic life in modern times. Leaders agreed to reforms, such as greater use of local languages in the Mass, to reinvigorate the church’s mission in a changing world.

In the council’s official documents, however, the bishops frequently cite spiritual guides who died more than 1,000 years before: the fathers of the church.

The spiritual and theo logical authority of the fathers is recognized not only by Catholics, but also by other Chris tians, including Eastern Orthodox and Protes tant communities. Not all agree on the same list of church fathers, yet Chris tian leaders have been deeply influenced by the fathers’ teachings, from medieval theologians and Protestant reformers to Pope Francis today.

And while there are no women among the “fathers,” the “desert mothers” – influential religious women from the same era – have also left their mark.

Spiritual fathers

As a scholar of early Christianity, I am often asked about the origins of the concept of a church father.

In Christianity, the hon orary title “father” comes from Greco-Roman and biblical ideas about the father as the head of the family. The Roman “pater familias” was responsible for the welfare, educa tion and leadership of the family. He was also considered a priest or reli gious representative of the household.

In the Bible, the firstcentury Apostle Paul speaks of himself as a spiritual father to other Christians. The apostles and bishops of the church were treated as believ ers’ “fathers” insofar as they were responsible for preaching, teaching and leading worship.

Evolving idea

Early Christians started using the title “father” for bishops, but by the fifth century, it was also applied to some priests and deacons.

Over time, theologians began to refer to a specific group of “church fathers” to support their positions amid debate – starting in the fourth century, with the Greek bishops Euse bius, who wrote a history

of the Christian church’s first three centuries, and Basil of Caesarea, who lived in what is now Turkey. St Augustine – the Catholic bishop in Roman North Africa who became famous for his “Confes sions” – frequently cited the fathers’ teachings to support his arguments during controversies with theological opponents. The fathers’ position in the church was refined in the fifth century by a Gallic monk named Vin cent of Lérins. Not all ancient Christian writ ers had equal authority, he wrote, but the views of the true fathers could be trusted because their teachings were consistent, as if they formed a council

of masters “all receiving, hold ing and handing on the same doctrine.”

By the modern era, four traits were used as criteria to distin guish fathers of the church: 1) orthodox or right theological teachings on essential points, in accord with the church’s public doctrine; 2) the holiness of their life; 3) the church’s recognition of them and their teaching; and 4) antiquity, meaning they lived during the early Christian era that ended around the seventh or eighth century.

The title is distinct from the later honourific “doctor of the church,” for spiritual teach ers who have made significant contributions to Christian doc trine in any period of history, although some theologians hold both titles.

Unlike the fathers of the church, who are all male, four

women are included amongthe doctors: Teresa of Ávila, a mystic famous for ecstatic visions; Catherine of Siena, who persuaded Pope Gregory XI to return the papacy to Rome from Avignon; Thérèse of Lisieux, known for her “little way” of holiness by small acts of love; and Hildegard of Bingen, a medieval German nun, scientist and composer.

Desert mothers

Modern scholarship has also drawn attention to the impor tant influence of women on the church during the age of the fathers.

For example, the fourth-cen tury fathers Basil and Gregory of Nyssa, who were brothers, considered their older sister, Macrina the Younger, to be the greatest theologian among them. Gregory composed a

treatise in her honor, “The Life of Macrina,” which depicts her as a true philosopher. A “conse crated virgin” who pledged her life to the church instead of mar riage and family, Macrina led a women’s religious community and was renowned for her holi ness, teaching and miraculous healings.

Her paternal grandmother, Macrina the Elder, was also a great teacher and leader who suffered persecution for being a Christian in the late third century. She was responsible for passing on the teachings of important theologians, such as Origen of Alexandria and “Gregory the Miracle-Worker.”

In addition, women exercised leadership in the growing move ment known as monasticism. During the first five centuries of Christianity, many women fled from urban cities to the desert

to commit themselves to lives of prayer, fasting and virtue. Known as the “desert mothers,” they were sought after for their wisdom.

Their words or sayings were collected and preserved for centuries. For example, Amma Theodora, a spiritual mother of a community of women near Alexandria in Egypt, was famous for saying that only humility, not ascetical practices such as fasting, could overcome the temptations of the devil. Likewise, “The Life of Mary of Egypt” was written about a humble, penitent woman who lived in the desert for 47 years. She was considered a model of humility, and her story was often told during Lent, a period when many Christians perform peni tential practices.

The fathers’ future

Today, church leaders con tinue to rely upon the fathers’ teachings as authoritative sources of wisdom. Pope Fran cis, for instance, often refers to Vincent of Lérins to explain how Christian doctrine devel ops over time, like a seed taking root and growing into a tree.

History has shown that Chris tians frequently disagree on matters of doctrine, and they always will. In those moments, future leaders may look to the fathers as sure-footed spiritual guides.

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King Charles, defender of faith: what the monarchy’s long relationship with religion may look like under the new sovereign

By BOB MORRIS Honorary Senior Research Associate, Constitution Unit, UCL

(THE CONVERSATION)

– When Queen Elizabeth II ascended the throne in 1953, she took on the role of “defender of the faith” (Fidei Defensor in the original Latin) – a title first granted to Henry VIII by the Pope in 1521. He subsequently broke with Rome and became the first head of the Church of England.

In the past 70 years, the role of religion in British public life has evolved significantly. As King Charles III assumes the role of monarch, his relationship with faith will also come into focus, and may look different from his mother’s.

At a memorial service for the Queen in Belfast cathedral, the new king took care on his arrival to meet representatives of all religious groups in the province.

It is expected that there will be a full, similar presence of religious representatives at his forthcom ing coronation. Although the Archbishop of Canterbury and Anglican clergy will remain the principal celebrants, other Christian denominations and non-Christian religions are expected to have a place in the ceremony.

Since 1945, two concurrent social processes have changed Britain’s relationship with reli gion. Increased secularisation, meaning that just over 50 per cent of the population now have no religious affiliation. And increased pluralisation, mean ing the number of non-Christian religions has grown – their followers amount to about 9 percent of the population.

The monarchy has responded to these changes in two ways. First, as Prince of Wales in the 1990s, the now-King mused aloud whether the monarchi cal title defender of the faith should not be reinterpreted as “defender of faith”. This is

understood to have been his reaction to the growing pres ence of non-Christian religions in the UK, as well as signalling a more relaxed and inclusive attitude towards non-Anglican Christians.

Second, at a Lambeth Palace ecumenical meeting hosted by the Archbishop of Canterbury in February 2012, the Queen, speaking as supreme governor of the Church of England in her diamond jubilee year, said:

The concept of our estab lished Church is occasionally misunderstood and, I believe, commonly under-appreciated. Its role is not to defend Angli canism to the exclusion of other religions. Instead, the Church has a duty to protect the free practice of all faiths in this country.

In practice, this was thought to confer a role on the Church of England distinct from its previous concern to defend its exclusivity. At the same time, it was welcome to many of the members of non-Christian religions whose presence had grown in the post-war period, and also accepted by the Angli can hierarchy, which seems to

have encouraged the Queen to take the initiative.

And at a recent meeting with faith leaders, the King remarked that, as monarch, he intends to protect the diversity of religion in Britain, and to “respect those who follow other spiritual paths, as well as those who seek to live their lives in accordance with secular ideals”.

The monarchy and religion

The King’s constitutional links with the Christian churches derive from the 16th century Protestant reformations, which took different forms in England and Scotland (then separate countries). Towards the end of the 17th century, when threatened by Catholic states, legislation banned Roman Cath olics, or (until 2013) anyone married to one, from succeeding to the throne.

Roman Catholics and all Protestant groups not belong ing to the Anglican Church of England or the Church of Scot land were deprived of most of their civic freedoms. These were finally restored, after some ear lier relaxations, in the late 1820s

of the UK prime minister, after a selection process run by the Church of England.

THE THEN Prince of Wales after a Maundy service at Windsor Castle.

In Scotland, the greater autonomy of the Church of Scotland means the King has no similar relationship. How ever, he will appoint a Lord High Commissioner every year to attend and observe the proceedings of the Church’s annual General Assembly, and will occasionally attend him self in the same capacity. At the coronation in 1953, that year’s moderator (clerical chairman) of the Church of Scotland was the sole non-Anglican present among the officiating clergy.

King Charles and the faith

– and last of all for the Roman Catholics in 1829.

The present position is that a British king cannot be a Roman Catholic, must be “in com munion with” the Church of England, and swear that he is a faithful Protestant. Following the 1707 Act of Union between Scotland and England, he must, after accession, swear to “invio lably maintain and preserve” the Presbyterian form of church government established in the more autonomous Church of Scotland. This was one of Charles III’s first acts as king.

The King’s coronation consists of a service of Holy Commun ion, and a rite during which he is anointed and crowned by the Archbishop of Canterbury, pri mate of the Church of England.

In coronation oaths prescribed by parliament in 1689, the King will swear, among other things, to “maintain and preserve invi olately” the establishment of the Church of England and the rights and privileges of its clergy.

The monarch has been supreme head of the Church of England since 1558. The mon arch appoints all the senior clergy in England on the advice

The new King’s coronation is still some months’ away, but the changing face of religion in the United Kingdom, combined with his and his mother’s past comments, suggest that the title Fidei Defensor will be inter preted in more inclusive and positive ways.

He has said as much himself in his recent comments to faith leaders after ascending the throne:

“The beliefs that flourish in, and contribute to, our richly diverse society differ. They, and our society, can only thrive through a clear collective com mitment to those vital principles of freedom of conscience, gener osity of spirit and care for others which are, to me, the essence of our nationhood. I am deter mined, as King, to preserve and promote those principles across all communities, and for all beliefs, with all my heart.”

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Pope urges Italians to have more children, welcome migrants

MATERA, ITALY Associated Press

POPE Francis travelled to southern Italy on Sunday to close out an Italian church congress that coincided with Italy’s national election, and delivered a message that hit on key domestic campaign issues including immigration.

Neither Francis nor his hosts referred to the vote during the open-air Mass, though Italy’s bishops conference had earlier urged Italians to cast ballots in the eagerly watched election that could bring Italy its first farright government since World War II.

At the end of the outdoor Mass in Matera, Francis spoke off the cuff asking Italians to have more children. “I’d like to ask Italy: More births, more children,” Francis said.

Italy has one of the lowest birth rates in the world and Francis has frequently lamented its “demographic winter.”

Far-right leader Giorgia Meloni, who campaigned on a “God, family and homeland” mantra, has also called for Italy to reverse its demographic trends by proposing bigger financial incentives for couples to have children.

Francis also weighed in on a perennial issue in Italy, recalling that Sunday coincided with the Catholic Church’s World Day of Migrants and Refugees. Fran cis called for a future in which “God’s plan” is implemented, with migrants and victims of human trafficking living in peace and dignity, and for a more “inclusive and fraternal future.”

He added: “Immigrants are to be welcomed, accompanied, promoted and integrated.”

Meloni and her centre-right alliance have vowed to resume a strict crackdown on migrants coming to Italy via Libyanbased smugglers. The centre-left Democratic Party has among other things called for an easier

path to citizenship for children of newcomers.

The Mass was celebrated by a protege of Francis, Cardinal

Matteo Zuppi, who is head of the Italian bishops’ conference and has a long affiliation with the Sant’Egidio Community, a

Rome-based charity known for its outreach to migrants and the poor.

The 85-year-old Francis appeared tired during the visit, which was scheduled before Italy’s snap elections were called and came a day after he made a separate day trip to the Umbrian hilltop town of Assisi. Francis has been using a cane and wheelchair this year, due to strained knee ligaments that make walking and standing difficult.

His trip to Matera, the south ern Basilicata city known for its cave dwellings, underwent a slight, last-minute change due to storms that belted much of the Italian peninsula over night: Originally scheduled to fly by helicopter Sunday morn ing from the Vatican’s helipad, Francis instead flew to Matera by jet from Rome’s Ciampino airport.

POPE APPEALS TO THE YOUNG TO SAVE THE PLANET, FIND PEACE

ASSISI, ITALY Associated Press

POPE Francis, visiting Assisi, the birthplace of his namesake saint who was close to nature, called on Saturday for “courage” in abandoning fossil fuels and lamented that older gen erations didn't know how to protect the planet and secure peace,

He told young people he was pinning his hopes on their efforts in working to save the planet and to make the world’s economy more attentive to the poor.

During his brief visit last Saturday to the hill town in central Italy, Fran cis spoke to a gathering of some 1,000 young people, some of them young econo mists. Others are involved

in efforts including startups, focused on helping the environment.

The participants came from all over the world.

Among them was a woman who recounted to the pope how she and her hus band were helped to flee Afghanistan after the take over of the Taliban last year by an organisation called The Economy of Francis, which is inspired by the life of St Francis, with his atten tion to the poor and others in need.

The pope said a world economy is needed that expresses “a new vision of the environment and the Earth.”

“There are many people, businesses and institutions that are making an ecologi cal conversion. We need to

go forward on this road and do more,” Francis said.

The pontiff cited an urgent need to discuss models of development.

“Now is the time for new courage in abandoning fossil fuels to accelerate the development of zero- or positive-impact sources of energy,” Francis said.

He told the young people: “Our generation has left you with a rich heritage, but we have not known how to protect the planet and are not securing peace.”

He lamented a lack of “creativity, optimism, enthusiasm,” and told young people that “we are grateful to God that you are here. Not only will you be there tomorrow, but you are here today.”

POPE Francis signs a letter at the end of the ‘Economy of Francesco’ meetings with young entrepreneurs for a more inclusive and human economy, in Assisi, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022.

POPE Francis celebrates mass on the occasion of the 27th national Eucha ristic congress, in Matera, southern Italy.

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ANGLICAN DIOCESE HOSTS HEALING CONFERENCE TO ‘RESTORE PEACE’

TheAnglican Diocese of the Baha mas and the Turks and Caicos Islands began a new initiative in 2019 by hosting the inaugural Healing Conference.

In 2020, the entire world was affected by COVID-19 hence, the conference was cancelled. In 2021, technology was used to host the second annual Healing Conference virtually via the Zoom platform.

The topics were timely and were related around the coronavirus and its effects.

This year, the conference has been reduced to one day due to the fact that the pandemic is still not over.

On October 15, the third annual conference will be held in-person at Super Club Breezes and virtually for the Family Island and overseas participants.

The theme for the conference is “Restoring Our Peace, Regaining Our Freedom.”

In recent times, the Diocese said, citizens and residents of the Bahamas have experienced two serious events, Hurricane Dorian and COVID-19.

“For most of us, these (events) caused an overwhelm ing disturbance of peace in our lives, through the loss of our earthly possessions and loved ones, as in the case of Dorian, and through sickness, illness and death as a result of COVID-19. Some of us continue to deal with the effects of both incidents; therefore, our theme encour ages us to restore our peace and regain our freedom. This is done firstly, by acknowledging our condition and sec ondly, by having faith in Jesus Christ that he will provide all our needs,” the Diocese said.

Speakers for the conference include the Rev’d Canon Basil Tynes, rector of St Matthew’s Anglican Church, New Providence; the Rev’d Marie Roach- Hepburn, rector of St Jude’s Anglican Church, Grand Bahama, and Ellen Romer, lay minister with the Pro Cathedral of Christ the King, Grand Bahama.

The Diocese said participants can expect healing and deliverance throughout the day, culminating with a cele bration of the Holy Eucharist and laying of hands to close out the conference.

“There will be anointed teaching, praise and worship, praying and ministry. There will be opportunities for physical healing, inner healing and deliverance ministry. The conference is designed to be a powerful experience,” the Diocese said.

Prayer ministry leaders, prayer group members, organi sation leaders in the church, lay ministers and the general congregation are invited.

The day pass is $100 and the virtual Zoom conference is $25.

The deadline for registration is October 11.

REV MARIE ROACH-HEPBURN

LAY MINISTER ELLLEN ROMER

CANON BASIL TYNES