Thursday, October 29, 2026
Obituaries & Religion
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Funeral Service For
Pastor Edgard Geffrard, 88
Town Cemetery, Abaco.
of Marsh Harbour, Abaco, Bahamas and formerly of St. Louis-du-Nord Haiti will be held at Friendship Mission Baptist Church, Marsh Harbour, Abaco on Sunday, November 1st, 2026 at 1:00 pm. Officiating will be Pastor Livingstone Edwards assisted by Pastor Rony Honorat, Pastor Octervil Baptiste and other ministers of the gospel. Interment will follow in Murphy Precious memories will linger in the hearts of his wife: Lesibia Geffrard; daughters: Carline Johnson; sister: Tazi Geffrard (decease), Lucianie Geffrard; brother: Jimmy John; step son: Roy Johnson, Garry Doi, Lesly Doi; step daughter: Eva Wilson, Josana Dol, Carole Doi; nieces: Dieula John; nephew: Maxin John, Lomine Andre; cousins: Emanie Francique, Thervly Odeus, Wilna Odeus, Dedrie Odeus, Bodler Andre, Sherline Joseph, Nerline Joseph, Rodly Odeus, Yveneur Odeus, Dianne Odeus, Roseline Joseph (deceased); other relatives in Haiti, USA and Bahamas, Sylvy Cooper, Lessonker Ulysse, Julienne Riviere, Saintilia Riviere, Elnia Jean, Gladys Richard, Michelle Wilson, Kezia Marcellus, Kerlande Michel, Khalan Michell; church family including: Association of the Haitians Pastors in Abaco Friendship Mission Baptist Church, New Mission Haitian Baptist Church, Beraca Baptist Church, Octervil Baptiste Family, Benjamin Family, Gedeon Family, Pasterain Family, Honorat Family, Salomon Family, Nord Family, Cajuste Family and numerous other churches, families and friends too many to mention. Relatives and friends may pay their respects at Friendship Mission Baptist Church, Marsh Harbour, Abaco, Bahamas on Saturday, 31st October, 2026 from 3:00pm – 6:00pm and on Sunday, 1st November, 2026 from 11:00am until service time.
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Death Notice For Announcing the passing of
Matriarch Mary Darleen Johnson, 89
of #26 Pigeon Plum Street, Pinewood Gardens who died on Friday, October 23rd, 2026 at her residence.
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Death Notice Notice for Death for
Burrell Keno Woodside, 29 “Rello”
She was predeceased by Her Sons: David Johnson, Joseph Johnson, and Jermaine Pratt and Her Parents: Elma Williams-Strachan and Charles Johnson She will be lovingly remembered by Her Daughters: Carmen Forbes and Marsha Forbes Sons: Lawrence Forbes, Anthony Johnson, Kendman Williamson, and Rudolph Bethel Sister-in-law: Olga Strachan of Grand Bahama Grandchildren: Genine Munroe, Larissa Forbes, Lakeisha Walker, Janardi Mckenzie, Anton, Antonia (Delicia) and Anthonique Johnson, Dameko Johnson of Grand Bahama, Deitra, Dave, Rochelle, and Charles Johnson of Florida, Quincy Johnson of Orlando, Lameko Forbes, Rudolph Bethel Jr., Rashad Bethel, and Jermika Darlene Pratt, Numerous Great-Grandchildren Including: Quintin Munroe, LaTrinity Forbes, and Noah Bethel Numerous Nieces & Nephews including: SGT Leon Strachan, Greg, Alex & Patrona Johnson, Tavares (Bolly) Williams, Jason Strachan Samuel Strachan (Carolina), Kasher Strachan, Amanda (Kierres) StrachanAlexander, Sherene (Michael) Woodstock, Calvina and Louvin Sands, Dianne(James) Thompson, Jerome Strachan, Sandra Mitchel Jones, Gloria Mitchel, and Rochelle Robinson A host of other friends and other relatives too numerous to mention. Funeral service will be announced at a later date and are entrusted to CLARKE’S FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORIUM.
of #2 Golden Isles Road, Nassau Bahamas, passed away at Princess Margaret Hospital on Thursday 22nd October 2026. He is predeceased by his Brother: Bradley Woodside Jr. Grandmother: Joanna Elizabeth Allen. He is survived by his Mother: Kendra Rolle; Father: Bradley R. Woodside; Step Mother: Christine Woodside; Brothers: Brandon Woodside and Bryan Woodside; Grand Mother: Eleanor Young-Woodside; and a host of other relatives and friends. The family appreciates your prayers and condolences expressed during their time of bereavement. Funeral Service will be announced at a later date.
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Funeral Service For
Latario “Tario” Rolle, 43
Eleanor “Ellie” Rose, 57
A resident of Jamacia Avenue, Elizabeth Estates, will be held on Saturday 31st October 2026 at Church of God of Prophecy, Wulff Road, 11:00am. Officiating will be Pastor Bradford McKenzieand other Ministers of the Gospel. Crematorium was held. Tario he was predeceased by his mother: Judy Rolle; his grandparents, Gwendolyn Pinder and Laura Rolle; and his aunts, Lorraine Darling, Tessa Ford, Stacy Pinder and Donnamae Rolle. Left to cherish his memory are his, father: Jason Pinder. His brothers: Justin Wilson, Valentino Rolle, Judino Wilson, and Anthony Mortimer. His sisters: Judeka Wilson, Jalisa Mortimer, and Stacy Moss. His aunts: Janice Pinder, Telsine (James) Rolle, Dellarese Pinder, Lyndale (Dr. Kirk Lewis), Tonya (Andrew Longley), Moira Pinder, Tamika (Errol Bodie Sr.), Lizzian Rolle, Wendy Finlayson and Anna Glinton and Rosemary Pratt. His greataunts: Mae Ruth Ferguson, Dr. Geannine Rhodenwaldt, Maryanne Strachan. His grandparents: Herbert Rhodenwaldt, Claude Rhodenwaldt, Leroy Strachan, Felix Strachan, Thomas Strachan, and Bernard Young. His Nieces and Nephews: Dante Rolle, Caitlynn Mortimer, Cataleya Mortimer. His cousins: Irvin Strachan, Bathsheba Joe, Leroy Strachan, Gregory Strachan, Jackie Strachan, Indira Darling, Rajiv Darling, Dale Pinder, Keijan Barry, Jaimee Rolle, Courtney Role, Erin, Rolle Erinique Rolle, Eridelle Rolle, Erikelle Rolle, Erica Rolle, Kirk Lewis, Kirsty Lewis, Stacy Ford, Donald Ford, Errol Bodie Jr., Aldrinae Woodside, Samoya Pinder, Antonio Brown, Chaquille Woodside, Roslyn Brown, Crystal Rolle, Gabrielle Adderley, Tisha Johnson, Antonio Brown, Irvin Rolle, Chavargo Munroe and Michael Johnson, Prenetta Antonio, Shirley, Alice, Permal, Patricia, Marcus, Marvin, Strachan, Renae Moncur Andronic Cash, Shelby, Jessel, Gizelle and Nadia Cash, Bindy and Erica Pyfrom, Gidgette Ferguson, Kimberlyann Nebraska, Neco, Elnika, Marco, Derek, Jermaine Samantha, Ferguson, Willa Mae Glass, Cedral Missick, Antonio, Anthony, Nicholas and Elvis Strachan, Orthneil Collins, Derek Ferguson, Nebraska Ferguson, Neco Ferguson, Marco Ferguson, Renae Moncur, Sharon Cleare, Keva Adderley, Kyvaughn Strachan, Alexious Strachan, Tonicko Brown Jr., Tonario Brown, Jamiela and Jaylyn Dean, Wilhemina Russell, Wendy Knowles, Thomasina Humes, Jeannie Gibson, Bridgette Bowe. Special Friends and Family: Roosevelt Carey, Hon. Zane Lightbourne, M.P. (Yamacraw), Patrick Darling, Jessie Saunders, Linda Rahming, Deloris Symonette, Ms. Gloria, Joann Johnson and Albertha Demerite and family. His neighbours and community: Jestina Cash and family, David Forbes and family, Janice Minus and family, Katherine Knowles family and the entire Elizabeth Estates community and The Ministry of Works. He is also lovingly remembered by numerous other cousins, relatives and friends whose lives he touched. Rest peacefully, dear Tario. Forever loved. Forever remembered. Services are being handled by Sunset Mortuary and Crematorium.
A resident of Butler Street, Nassau Village and formerly of Salina Point, Acklins, will be held on Saturday 30th October 2026 at 1:00 pm at Cousins McPhee A.M.E. Church, Carmichael Road. Officiating will be Bishop Leroy Emmanuel and other Ministers of the Gospel. Internment will follow in Southern Cemetery, Cowpen and Spikenard Road. Left to cherish fond memories are her, 5 children: Eddison, Lashan, Jonathan, Latario and Dwayne Rose; Daughter-in-law: Janesmia Rose; 7 Sisters: Clementina Lightbourne, Mary Forbes, Martha Davis, Pastor Medleo Romer, Minister Sheila Black, Evangelist Jacklyn Penn; Step children: Katrina, Kenesha, Keva, Stevonia, Stephenique, Stephranique, Shontae, Shonnette, Stenovia and Arabella Rose, Shantell Ferguson and Patrice Anderson, Steven, Stevon, Stephan, Shawn Rose and Michael Turner; 2 Adopted Sisters: Nishgo Bain Collie and Charlene Ayotte; 32 Grandchildren: Eddison Jr., Edlesia, Edreka, Kaylisa, Jazaria, Jonathan Jr., Messiah, Muziyon, Keira, Steven IV, Rashay, Rashann and Stevon Rose Jr. Kayden and Gariel Hanna, Mikeam and Aaron Lightbourne. Weltonio Clarke, Anna, Esther and Audreyanna Kerr, Lashawnda and Shawnella Rose, Ivan Jr., Ivantae and Arianna Strachan, Kaylianna Ferguson and Amani Binns. Nieces and Nephews: Mavis Cooper, Vernetha Lightbourne, Patrick, Charles and Paul Adderley, Franceta Swain, Pauline Pinder, Curshena Blenmen, Tanya Russell, Lauramae, Karen, Bernadette and Jeffrey Forbes Jr., Alvin, Romeo, Keno, Isaac, Ossie, Leslie, Cloris, Shavonne and Darlicia Emmanuel, Ingrid and Cinderella Williams. Sharon Neely, Natasha Malahoo and Ricardo Davis, Angelo, Kingsley Jr., Travis and Pastor Kareem Black. Jessica Brown and Joshua Penn, Jasmond, Azaria and Rashad Collie,Norma Goodman, Aurely Deleveaux, Perdeta Williams, Shakera Taylor, Alvardo and Elkino Bain, Javon Collie, Raylanda and Rayshanda Williams. Other Relatives and Friends including, Bishop Leroy and Pastor Miriam Emmanuel, Pastor Rufus and Mother Marcia Forbes, Elva Lightbourne and family, Doreen Carey and family, Geneva Jones and family, Curtis and Angela Pride, Stephen and Ruth Wilson, Min. Malincha and Gregory Emmanuel, Charles Rose, David Fernander, Nicolette Forbes, Harvey, Granville, Joseph and Alfred Emmanuel, Esthermae, Ruthlyn, Barbara, Iona, Merthlyn, Ethlyn, Derick, Christine, Ella, Edna, Michael, Latrenda and Pastor Bruann Lightbourne. Doctors and nurses of Princess Margaret Hospital and the entire Island of Acklins, especially the community of Salina Point. Friends may pay their last respects at Sunset Mortuary and Crematorium on #50 Mt. Rose Avenue on Friday from 11am-5pm and at the Church until services time.
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Funeral Service For Wadye Watson M.P for Bain & Grant’s Town, Mertile Goodridge and Rhonda Prownell family, Ally Simmons and family, Mary Anne, Crystal Clarke, Linda Poiter and Family, Latario Swain, The Austin family, Kevin Heburn Cotterelle, 49 Sr., Christopher Butler, Cheryl, Max & Rose Mackey, Walter Lockhart, Deshan Scavella, Charles Lockhart, Dera, Sherwin, Philisity Edwards, Debbie Sears-Rolle, Beryl Johnson and Family, Dale Williams, Joey Sawyer Sr., Staff from Davis Valu Mart, West Street Family & Hospital Lane Family. Friends may pay their last respects at Demeritte’s Funeral Home, Market Street, from 1-5:00 p.m. on Thursday & on Friday at the church from 9:00 a.m. until service time.
Death Notice For a resident of Turnquest Alley, Meeting Street, will be held at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, West Street, on Friday, October 30, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Officiating will be Fr. Glen Nixon. Interment follows in Old Trail Cemetery, Old Trail Road. Left to cherish her precious memories are, Mother: Gracelyn Bowleg. Daughter: Shawnteka Saunders. Sons: Ashley Turnquest Jr., Kevin Hepburn Jr. Granddaughters: London Sears, Chrisstella Butler. Grandmother: Ruth Johnson. Brothers: Rudolph Cooper, Pedro Cotterell and Leo Bowleg. Sisters: Michelle Williams, Pricsa Hepburn, and Leicester Cotterelle. Aunt: Carla Johnson. Nieces: Kevanisha, Sancia Rahming, Jasmine Taylor, Denise Lightbourne, Tiana and Kiana Richardson, Jodie Sawyer, Keira Cotterell. Grandnieces: Zara and Zaranique Woodside, Kalia Bethel. Nephews: Robert Allen, Joey Sawyer, Pedro Cotterell Jr., Christopher Evans. Grand Niece: Zara, Zaranique Woodside, Kali Bethel. Brother-in-law: Warren Hepburn. Sister-in-law: Sandra Cotterell. Cousins: Deborah Johnson, Raquel, Shaneka, Glendina, Quinciniqe, Nadia Bain, Dakita Munnings, Edris Strachen, Mearl, Cecil, Theophilus, and Sharon Dean, Locksley and Shantique Ricketts, Lance and Shakira Bain and family, Michelle and Lennie Poitier, Katvia and Charles Jinks Samuel and Erica Armbrister, Deborah, Delicia and Edward (Eddie), Tyana, Sandra, Peggy, Christine, Jackie Johnson, Gardwell, Sharach, Anthony, Edward, Veron, Olivia Austin and family, Mario, Francisco, Sparky Armbrister, Corporal 2310 Valencia, Corporal 1921 Carrington Dean, Corporal 1056 Van Farrington, Celcilee, Celcila Tyawana, Joy and Andre, Leroy Coakley, Martin Albury. Other relatives & dear friends: Mr.
Minister Israel Bodie, 96
a resident of #5 Poppy Ave., Garden Hills #3, died at his residence on Thursday, October 22, 2026. He is survived by his 3 daughters: Maria Bodie Farquharson, Sherryl Bodie & Olive Gaitor; 4 sons: Anthony Dames, Eric, Gregory & Glenroy Bodie; numerous grand & great grandchildren & a host of other relatives & friends. Funeral arrangements are being made and will be announced at a later date.
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Funeral Service For Thompson and Family, Sharon Brooks and Family, Dale Munnings Linda Burnadette Williams, Kent Butler and Family, Cavan Roberts and Family, Chief Superintendent Latoya Minus and Family, Dr. Gemma Rolle and Deveaux, 69 Family, Dr. Indira Grimes and Family, Dr. Tamal Carroll and Family, a resident of Infant View Road, will be held at Church of God Independence Drive, on Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Bishop Dr. Joseph A. Smith, assisted by other Ministers of the Gospel. Interment follows in Lakeview Memorial Gardens, Gladstone Road. Left to cherish her memories are her Children: Levendra and Direo Minus, Lyndell Hepburn; Grandchildren: Kendra (Anthony) McIntosh, Dariell Minus, Darron Taylor, Teairra Minus, Danae and Dahlia Minus; Brothers: Gregory and Stephen Deveaux, Phillip Clare; Sisters: Angela Deveaux, Brendra ClareRichards and Antoinette Rahming; Aunt: Louise Deveaux of Freeport, Grand Bahama. Nieces and Nephews: Taliste, Rudolph (Patricia), Darren/Calsey (Kendra), Rodger (Cynthia), Neville and John Taylor, Tenelle (David) Kimple, Monalisa Cleare, Christy Cleare, Tenniel Clare, Paul Clare, Danielle Clare, Davia Richards, Aronia Aranha, Bonnielynn (Lenryck) Coakley, Cherise (Jeremy) Rolle, Tamico Johnson, Braquelle Newton, Shawn McPhee, Phillip Clare Jr., Khristov Kemp, Kingsley Clare, Phillip A. Clare, Kavasti Clare, Phillippa Clare, Phillesha Clare, Phillian Clare, Aisha Deveaux, Dennis (Teykia) Deveaux, Antonio McKenzie, Javis Rahming Jr., Javinique Rahming, Olinka Frazier, Dillian King, Tonique Skinner, Adia Deveaux, Nadia Forbes, Shankanlia Deveaux, Gergory Deveaux Jr., Kristoff and Jonathas Belony, (Nursing Officer II) Lorette Coakley, Nickielya, Lakeisha, Stephen Jr., Bree, Taphen Deveaux and Lakera King, Emmanuel, Suecollo, Benjamin, Tiffany, Ruth, Sapphire, Jadea, Juyea and Sammaique Miller, Launie, Alva, Renee, Andrea, Clinton, Keith and Shavon. Grandnieces and Nephews: Clevanna Cleare, Tamia, Shantivia, Marus, Michael, Emery, Marcia Cleare, Damari Cleare, Kai Cleare, Reily, Jaden, Alia, Azario, D’shan, Anaya, Mekayden, Ka’my, Kacey, Amaya, Lanovia, Arayshee, Phillip, Asia, Tamicia, Britteny, Devina, Dylan, Meredith, Dennis, Daren Jr., Darenique, Kelsi (Colton), Everest, Makhai, Brinna, Tabitha, Jacob, Chloe, Chaavez, Chaavate, Samantha, Darano, Lynnaeh, Virshe, Ty, Trey, Tinan, Taligha. Great Grand Niece: Christina Cleare, Ayden, Melani. Brother-in-law: Jarvis Rahming Sr.; Sister-in-law: Karen Deveaux; Cousins: Diane Seymour, Pamala Rahming-Cox, Ricardo Deveaux, Dawyne Deveaux, Leslie Deveaux, Renee Deveaux-Moss, Satella Deveaux, Dwayne Deveaux and Inga Deveaux. God Children: Kendrick Lightbourne, Deosha Thompson, Domonique. Adopted Daughter: Evenly Jones. Other relatives and Friends: Maxine Lightbourne, Marsha Murphy, June
Dr. Dean Bowe, Sherad Bowe and Family, Tanya Reckley and Family, Dwayne Rolle, Catherina Brennen, Christerbelle Adderley, Meltoria Rolle and Family, Omar Butler, Melvern Brown and Family, Archie Minus, Adena Minus, Willamae Minus and Family, Dawyne Kelly, Geron ‘Biggie’ Moss and Family, Edgecombe and Family, Courteny Forbes and Family, Steve Bellot and Family, Omar Hall and Family, Delon Pinder and Family, Dexter Hanna, Kendrick Nellie, Kirkwood Smith (Kirky) Garvin Rolle and Family, Valdez Ferguson, Enero Davis, Ken Wilson, Oral Hudson and Family, Jermaine Ferguson, Anthony Grimes, The entire Up In Smoke Family, Joyce and Kelsey Missick. Friends may pay their last respects at Demeritte’s Funeral Home, Market Street, from 10-6:00 p.m. on Friday & on Saturday at the church from 10:00 a.m. until service time.
Death Notice For Ricardo McCarroll Rolle-Bullard, 65
a resident of #27A Cambridge Street off Nassau Street, died at PMH on Sunday, October 25, 2026. He is survived by his 1 sister: Ingrid Eneas; numerous nieces & nephews & a host of other relatives & friends. Funeral arrangements are being made and will be announced at a later date.
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Funeral Service For Nora Pastoria Gibbons, 85
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Death Notice For (Exuma)
affectionately called “Blossom”
Rhoda Ena Dames, 5
a resident of Laird Street, & formerly of Jamaica, will be held at Shaw Temple A.M.E. Zion Church, Baillou Hill Road & Peter Street, on Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. Officiating will be Pastor Kendal Mackey, assisted by other Ministers of the Gospel. Interment follows in Western Cemetery, Nassau Street.
a resident of Moss Town, Exuma, died at her residence on Saturday, October 17, 2026.
An excellent lady and mother, she is survived by her, 6 Children: Peter Brown, Jassett Frogote, Dave and Debby French, Wilamea Kemp and Garfeild White; Grandchildren: Kasian Campbell, Vallian and Brian Brown, Gloriamea and Shakera Ffrench, Lanishka Pernell, Marvick Stevenson, Alisha and Neekee Brown; Great grandchildren: Ramon Smith, Kasani, Andray and Raydray Pruan, Amarie, Zaza and Kayla Pernell; Brother, sister and in-laws: Lidy Mitchel, Loral Mitchel, May Kentish, Lorna Brown, Jennifer French, Rose Gibbons, Georgina Gibbons and Dorothy Hamilton. Nieces and nephews: Pauline, Vivian, Sharon, Andrea, Dawn, Simone, Keisha, Mitzi, Lacey, Christina, Cynthia, Sophia, Jenise, Marcia, Kerryann, Beverly, Tamika, Suzie, Delia, Nicole, Ian, Lexi, Wayne, Martin, Linda, Chris, Qwayne and Steve Edward. Numerous other relatives and friends: Susan Rangers and family, Michelle Tynes and family, Naomi and family, Yvonne and Melores Jones, Pamela Minnis and family, Irene Borrows and family, the Clark family, the Saunders family, Munnings family, Peter Street family, Laird Street family, Quakoo Street family. Special thanks to the staff of Female Medical 2. Friends may pay their last respects at Demeritte’s Funeral Home, Market Street, from 10-6:00 p.m. on Friday & on Saturday at the church from 12:00 noon until service time.
She is survived by her husband: Geano Dames; 3 daughters: Angelique, Deatra & Rhondrea Dames; 1 son: Geno Dames Jr.; 2 grand children: Dario Rolle & Dioran Clarke; 2 sisters: Chynell Strachan & Karen Ferguson; 4 brothers: Ivan Bridgewater, Devaughn Major, Harold & Marvaret Ferguson; & a host of other relatives & friends. Funeral arrangements are being made and will be announced at a later date.
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Funeral Service For (Abaco)
Lena Etherlin Burrows, 82
of Sandy Point, Abaco, will be held at St. Martin Anglican Church, Queens Highway, Sandy Point, Abaco, on Saturday, October 31st, 2026 at 11:00am. The Venerable Archdeacon Earl Hepburn assisted by other Members of the Clergy will officiate. Interment will follow in Sandy Point Public Cemetery, Sandy Point, Abaco. She is pre deceased by her Husband: Percy Burrows. Parents: Kenneth and Alice Darville. Brothers: Alfred, Kenneth, Lenoard, Joseph and John Darville. Sister: Caroline Darville. Grandchildren: Britney and Calvon Edgecombe. Stepson: Kendal Whyte. Left to cherish her fishing and precious memories: Loving and Caring Children: Sons: Geron (Shawan), Rispah, Calvin (Elsiemae), Falcon (Demetria) Edgecombe. Daughters: Deidre (Darren) Henfield, Zelma (Gregory) Bain, Sophia Edgecombe, Sherille (Vanliar) Dean. Step children: Genieve Nesbitt, Ferdinand (Velva), Maranda, and Margo Burrows, Neville Adderley, Mavis Tinker. Adopted Children: Wendy Bain, Alesia Williams, Gerard Jennings, and Barbara Adderley. Brothers: Henry (Vernita), Lincoln (Susan), Nelson (Hennessy) Darville. Sister: Virgina Adderley. Sisters-in-law: Bonnie, Elvina, Elvere, Holly. Brotherin-law: Dashwell Flowers. Daughter-in-law: Alva Whyte. Grandchildren: Jonte Auguste, Giovanno (Rhema) and Givante Bain, Tahran, Dr. Javon, Tahron, Shaniska, Delon, Farron, Farren, Falia, Edgecombe, Shagerra (Jayson) Greene, Darren Jr., Dasheiko, Dreyon Henfield, Chrispen Clarke, Donte, Percy, Keon, Amelia, Ireanna, Bianca, Meredith, Frederick, Sharon, Hugo, Reynard, Reno, Gabrielle, Skylah, Riley, Tristian. GreatGrandchildren: Giquan, Laziah, Giovanno Jr., Delano, Liam, Tameko, Percy Jr., Kyzer, Amari, Judah, Levi, Mosses, Kai, Taj, Hugo Jr., Gizelle, Dahlya, Danae,Tyler, Leanna, Tahveeah, Tamiah, Tahzmyn, G’Nova, Darielle, Amaia, Samorah. Nieces and Nephews: Keva (Brian), Donald,
John, David, Karoldann, Karen, Vangy, Veronica, Kathleen, Claudette (Godfrey), Tracy (Harvey), Henrietta, Lincoln Jr., Lazette, Lakita, Kenneth Jr., Tamiko, Kendra, Leonardo, Alicia, Sherville, Joseph, Joniece, Revette (Basil), Nelson Jr., Perez, Lowell, Emery, Racquel (Al), Denise, Valeka, C.C, Teka, Lawanda, Oeisha, Sonia, Perry, Kevin, Bernadette, Veronique, Nioshie (Timothy), Wayne, Linda, Judy, Donelle, Denise, Natasha, Monique, and Alexia. Grand Nieces and Nephews: Owen, Jareka, Christopher, Mya, Demerus, Trimico, Raymond, Tavez, Taneo, Dalette, Kenya, Ivanette, Ivonnya, Steffon, Shemar, Nehemiah, Shanika, Gabrielle, Denay, Harvana, Garith, Corey, Nixon. Cousins: Mary, Leona, Annie, Sandra, Barbara, Leonard, Andrew, Vernita, Earlee, Darlene, John, Anastacia, Catherine, Theresa, Ronald (Half), Grelon, Ross, Ishamel, Mancer, Percy, Enid. God Children: Charlene, Stephanie, Ceila, Faith, Samantha, Olivia, Georgette, Lavar, Donald Pinder Jr., Lunsworth, Fabian, Lavonya, Rochelle, Anita, Lynette, Gregory Deveaux Jr. A Host of Other Relatives and Friends, Including: Nurse Miriam Rolle, Margie, Ella Dean, Veronica Saunders, Marcus and Lynn Dean, Estelle Pinder, Brenell Higgs, Prescola Penn, Ezra Fox, Eva Bullard, Ephriam Bullard, Francis Henfield, Denise Herbert Strachan, Patricia Roberts, Isamae Stuart, Melvina Munnings, Huland Pratt, Yvonne Adderley, John Roberts Jr., Yvonne Stuart, Nicholas and Pheva Roberts, Norma Fynes, Tyisha Pinder, Rovel Roker and Family, Keva McKinney, Rufus Fox, Val Dean, Valeria Lightbourne, Lottie, Katie Roberts, Oscar and Sancha Pinder, Patrick Roberts, Julia McKinney, Shenique Bain, Donnie, David and Ernestine Lightbourne, Elisha and Simone Pinder, Neron Greene, Kermal Strachan, John and Rosanna Auguste and Family, Myron, Rev. Cartwright and Family, Benjamin Pinder and Family, Ruth Flowers, Pastor Jason Roberts and Family, Pastor Erskine Wells and Family, Nurse Alexandria Bullard, Mary Wells, Joyce Williams, Williams Munnings, Marinette Walker, Hercules and Roselda Clarke, Eliza, Charles and Nadine Bain, Uhura Thurston, Annamae Maycock, Jermaine Obsaint, Frederick Swann, Louise Darville, Margaret Burrows and Family, Dianne Cornish, Leslie Adderley and family, Virgee Lightbourne and Family, Avyreal Russel, Irene Burrows and Family, Raymond and Naida Bain, Vanessa, Meilssa, Cassandra, Serena, John Hardy, Cassie, Daphne Bain, Britanni Bain, Eunae Wright, Darlene Maycock, Silbert Mills and family, Glendina Saunders, Florence Ferguson, Kareil, Tania, Charles, Chevez, Tractine, Deasurnae, Sydny, Jeorjette, Isadora Pinder, Kiatra, Geleece, Donald Rolle, The Henfield Family, Arthur and Michelle Lightbourne, Frances Caroll, Greg Deveaux, Hon. Glenyss Hanna Martin, Hon. Bradley Fox, E&E Grocery Store, St. Martin’s and St. John’s Anglican Church family, Sandy Point Community Clinic, Sandy Point Community and Crossing Rocks Community. Relatives and friends may pay their respects at St. Martin Anglican Church, Sandy Point, Abaco, on Friday from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., and again on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until service time.
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Funeral Service For (Retired Nursing Officer 1)
Carmeta Ophelia Hanna-Rolle, 71
of Golden Gates II, will be held at St. Gregory Anglican Church, Carmichael Road, on Wednesday, November 4th, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Rev’d. Dr. Kari Marcelle will officiate. Interment will follow in Lakeview Memorial Gardens & Mausoleum, John F. Kennedy Drive & Gladstone Road. Left to cherish her memories, her Husband of 47 years, Neutal Rolle; Son: Adrian Rolle; Sisters: Orilee Duncanson, Tampa, FL, and Sandra Moss; Adopted Sisters: Donna Powell and Bonita Simms, Ft Lauderdale; Brothers: Daniel Hanna, Nathaniel Hanna, Arlington Hanna; Sisters-inlaw: Florrie Ferguson, Carolyn Barr, Esther Mae Brown-Johnson, Daphne Hanna, Paula Dickinson; Brothers-in-law: Andrew Brown, Anthony Brown, Reuben Smith, Luchifer Cuebell Rolle and Leonard A. Duncanson Jr., Tampa, Florida; Nieces/Adopted: Mariah Carey, Taisha Ferguson, Laura, Shenique and Shantell Moss, Leann Rolle, Shania Harris, Tiffany Scott, Keva, Ashley and Janay Munroe, Nicola Fines, Camronique Scott Anya Brown, Rusheka Johnson, Antonia, Appakaesha Neely, Erica, and Andrea Brown, Bernadette Barr, Lattaria Butler, Nacordia Ferguson, Ajene Lightbourne, Gia Malakius, Sylvia Munroe, Cashanique Rolle, Valencia Turnquest, Keimyah Ferguson, Litheria Ferguson, Shania Harris, DeAndrea Rahming, Corrine Johnson, Laurice, Mcquel; Nephews/ Adopted: Giovanni, Leonard Barr, Hakeem, Shawn Major, Jermaine Moss, Delano, Justin, Devon, Rakeim Ferguson, Julian C Johnson, Anthony Brown, Ryan Brown, Dexter Harris, CJ Johnson Jr., Xavier Scott, BJ Symonette, George Munroe, Ribsy, Shiloh and Shalom Lightbourne, Kelson Ferguson, Kevon Wright Jr, Richard Rolle, Jamaal Edgecombe, Geovani and Levi McPhee; Aunts: Joanna Brown, Elder Vanrea Munroe, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Elder Winnifred Munroe, Lower Bogue, Eleuthera, Vernitta Johnson, Gladys Munroe; Uncle: Bursel Munroe ; Aunt-in-law: Monica Brown; Cousins: Natalie Gray Barton, Joyce Mitchell, Pastor Samuel (Elizabeth) Brown, Allen (Darnell) Brown, Deacon Timothy (Norma) Brown. Pastor Marva Thompson, Greta Brown, Joycelyn Ward, Eulogia Brown, Norma McPhee, Theresa Dorsett, Waltham Brown. Kingsley (Sheila) Black, Sandra (Mervin) Rahming, Elder Stephen
(Lydia) Sands, WillisyMitchell, Calvese (Donnie) Clark, Maxine (Tyrone) Wilson, Ulean Mitchell, Prestly (Donna) Mitchell, Melony (Rev) Kenny Mackey, Carlton Mitchell, Cleary Jane Cooper, Caffience(Esperandieu) Jacques, Franklyn (Tennielle) Brown, Patrick Arthur Jr., Brown, Patrice (Bradley) Minnnis, Tamika Neymour, Ruthmae, Leroy Collie, Marion Evans, Henry Collie, Mcquell, Antonio Major, Clement Johnson, Sylvia Munroe, James Pratt family Lamere, Irma Carey, Nora Taylor, Marionette Kelly, Lavern Marshall, Paulette Munroe, Frederick Cash. God child: Elian Demeritte; Special Work Family, Friends and Affiliates: Dr. Christopher Basden and the staff of the Medi Center. The staff of the Princess Margaret Hospital, especially thestaff of the Emergency Department, the Orthopedic Clinic, and the Specialty Clinic. Special colleagues who became her work family throughout her illustrious career: Stephanie Poitier, Olga Demeritte, Audrey Williams, Patsy Newbold, Austin Johnson, Mrs. Audrey Major (President-Retired Nurses Guild) I.C.6. Members of The Retired Nurses Guild, Kaylor Douglas, Philipa Smith, Jennie Mae Stuart, Judith McSweeney, Linda Johnson, Vivia Young, Lauralee Kemp, Marilyn Knowles, Marktenya Maycock, Jasmaine Dawkins, Valencia Rolle, Yvette Sweeting, Kercherina Blair, Kneia Williamson, Jacqueline Louis, Sheila Morfe, Elmer Ulibas, Shana Gibson, Sinamar Lianes, Jestina Ferguson, Corey Smith, Roosevelt Burrows, Selenia Stuart, Ricardo Johnson, Richard Moss, Sandra Moncur. Dr. Caroline Burnett-Garraway, Dr. Sarah Friday, Dr, Colin Bullard, Dr. Avery Hanna and Dr. Leo Ignacio. Other Relatives and Friends including, Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Ingram and family, Deaconess Gurlena Jones, Larain Smith, Nurse Karla Rolle, Eden and Sabrina Zonicle and family, Christina Ferguson and family, the Golden Gates Community, the family of the late Veronica Mackey, Pastor Stephen Rahming and Family, the Family of the late Kern Sands Lavern Marshall, the Union Village family and the Lower Bogue, Eleuthera family, Tootsie Hunter and family, Edward Pratt and family, Bathsheba Bowles and family, The Hunter family of Miami, FL, Apostle Mario, Anthony, Denise and Lynette Walkine and family; Laurice Russell and family, Shavonne Ramsey, Mickey Palmer and Family; and a host of other cousins, relatives and friends too numerous to mention. If your name has been left off in error, we do apologize as it was not intentional. Words are inadequate to express our deepest appreciation to Donna Powell, Anti Elder Vanrea Munroe and family, Apostle Rick Bethel, Bonita Simms and from Fort Lauderdale, who spent numerous hours visiting and helping to care for Carmieduring her hospitalization in the USA. To the membership and Prayer Band of St. Gregory’s Anglican Church, a great big, thankyou for being relentless and making sure that you visited and prayed with her as often as was possible. To all the Doctors and Staff of the Princess Margaret Hospital, God bless you for all your support, advice and acts of kindness. These acts will never be forgotten. Rest assured that no good deed goes unnoticed by our God. Thank you from the bottom of our heart. Relatives and friends may pay their respects at Grace Funeral Home, #36 Rosetta Street, on Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026, from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. and on Wednesday at the Church, from 10:00 a.m. until service time.
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Funeral Service For David Junior Cash, 66 affectionately called “Skillman”
mention. Rest peacefully, David J. Cash (Skillman). May your soul rest in eternal peace.
a resident of Pinewood Gardens, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly of Mangrove Cay, Andros, Bahamas, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 31st, 2026 at Cedar Crest Funeral Home Chapel, Robinson and Baillou Hill Roads, New Providence. Officiating will be Pastor Alan Strachan. Cremation will follow.
Relatives and friends may pay their respects at Cedar Crest Funeral Home and Crematorium Ltd., Robinson and Baillou Hill Roads, New Providence on Friday from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. and at the Chapel on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until service time.
David was predeceased by his parents: Alfred and Pearl Cash.
a resident of Adelaide Gardens, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly of Turks and Caicos died on New Providence, Bahamas on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
He leaves cherished and precious memories by his sisters: Marion Cartwright and Minister Leona Wilkinson; brothers: Vincent and Eugene Cash; sisters-in-law: Roseanne and Valencia Cash; nephews: Darren and Craig Cash, Mark and Kevin Jones, Domanick, Corey, Martin and Kirk Johnson, Valdez, Deangelo, Tony, Linbert, Jessel, Gareth, Shelby, Albert Jr. and Anthony Cash, Richardo Cartwright, Alvin Pinder, D/ Sgt. 2817 Curtis, Julius, Nelson and Marvin Newbold; nieces: Kaylesia Minnis, April Richardson, Gizelle Cash, Nadia and Neferteria Johnson, Kenva Jones, Anaska Noel, Melisa, Demica, Lisa, Sharelle, Roslyn, Linda, Veronica, Rose and Catherine Cash, Levy Bowleg, Shavonne Davis; cousins: Pastor Midamae Watson, Beulah, Donnalee, Michael Forbes, Beatrice and Pastor Annemae Brown, Bernadette Gibson, Claudette Munroe, Elder Monique Theresita, Prince, Kenneth and Tanya Rahming, Rudolph, Jimmy, Betty Storr, Sophia Thompson Williams, Ricky, Brenda, Cecil, Cyril, Faharaka, Brain, Farentio, Ramon, Rith, Lerlean, Peter, Latina, Michelle, Cashena, William, Meann, Anthon and Freda Thompson, Melisa Hall, Helen Stubbs, Jenny Laing, Shirley Adderley, Barbara Miller Newton, Dellamae Jones, Victoria Brown, Cleveland Knowles, Paula Taylor, Theraslyn Burrows, Lizerne and Leonard Wellington, Joseph Jones; other relatives and friends including: Karyna, Kalyn, Jeremiah, Neea, Tyrik, Nehemiah, Nicklaus, Nathan, Domanick Jr., Malachi, Ethan, Martin Jr., Prince, Kimaya and Kirk Jr. Johnson, Raheem Wilkinson, Raegene Rolle, Takayla, Teneisha and Shakeyra Minnis, Jonathan, Jordon, Craig Jr., Ci’Ashadai, Caiden, Cohen, Gerard Cash, Markell and Madisyn Jones, Nathan Lloyd, Javan Young, Tyler Davis, Kaylani and Kylan Richardson, Denver Cooper, Jade Noel, Sheldon, Laneisha Cartwright, Pearleen Rolle, Balm in Gilead Fellowship International Church Family, The Entire Mangrove Cay Community and a host of relatives and friends too numerous to
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Laurencene Beatrice McSweeney, 74
She is survived by her sons: Kervin, Kieran (Patrice) and Kristian McSweeney; grandchildren: K’shon and Kaylin McSweeney, Deanna Woodside; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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Antonio Wellington Cartwright, 27 a resident of Stapledon Gardens, New Providence, Bahamas, died on New Providence, Bahamas on Thursday, July 23rd, 2026. He is survived by his mother: Ingrid Francois; father: Anthony Cartwright; sisters: Alyssa Gibson, Angelique Russell; brother: Ethan Culmer, and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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Thomas Randall Jean-Baptiste, 40
BettyMae Bostwick, 62 a resident of #13 Great Britton Street, Flamingo Gardens, New Providence, Bahamas, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. She is survived by her son: Chvargo Bostwick; daughter: Kaniya Carey; 6 grandchildren; father: Kermit (Carman) Bostwick; sisters: Keva Smith, Rochelle Pierre, Delrice Carey, Dorothy Brown; brothers: Delano Rigby, Jermaine and Edgar Carey; aunts: Bernice Roker Collins, Barbara Poitier, Jennie Mae Huyler; uncles: Kenneth Poitier, Harry Poitier and a host of other relatives. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
a resident of #25 Dartmoor Way, Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas, will be held at 12:00 noon on Friday, 30th October, 2026 at The Chapel of Yager Funeral Home, Queens Highway, Freeport, Grand Bahama. He was predeceased by his Grand parents: Merlin Roberts, Esther Roberts, Gloria Jean-Baptiste; aunt: Julie.
Bernice Leonilda Lightbourne, 94 a resident of Sea Grape, Eight Mile Rock, Grand Bahama, Bahamas and formerly of Bottle Creek, Turks Island died on Monday, 27th October, 2026 at The Rand Memorial Hospital Bahamas.
Left to cherish his memories are his parents: Rosalie RobertsBaptiste, Eddy Jean-Baptiste; children: Tiahna Jean-Baptiste, Nevaeh Jean-Baptiste, Thomas Jean-Baptiste Jr. (Deandra She is survived by her 5 daughters: Carey); sisters: Alycia Jean-Baptiste, Angelique Jean-Baptiste; Sherlene Higgs, Brenda Lightbourne, Desriene Smith (Jeffrey), Prudence aunt: Annie Williams; uncles: Mark Roberts, Patrick, Mistro Russell, Linda Hield (Wendell); 2 Jean-Baptiste, Dean Jean-Baptiste, James Jean-Baptiste, John sisters-in-law: Lucille Lightbourne, Thompson, Ricardo Williams; cousins: Andrew Johnson, Mark Kennis Forbes; 2 daughters-inRoberts Jr, Iesha Lubin, Travis Roberts, Tino Lubin, Joshua law: Marie Lightbourne, Janelle Roberts, Justin Williams, Jordan Williams, Aaliyah Roberts; Lightbourne; 15 grandchildren, 25 friends: Awari Francis, Quincy Rolle, Jason Lightbourne, Tatyana great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews and a host of Lockhart; nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives and other relatives and friends. friends too numerous to mention; special thanks to Dionne Carey for everything you did to assist during this difficult time. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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Funeral Service For Brenetta Denise Poitier, 59 affectionately called “Niecey” a resident of Hollywood Subdivision, Cowpen Road, New Providence, Bahamas, will be held on Saturday, October 31st, 2026, 2:00 p.m. at Bible Truth Ministries, Martin’s Close. Officiating will be Pastor Ellison Greenslade assisted by Minister Dionne Poitier and Other Ministers of the Gospel. Niecey was preceded in death by her parents: Ruthmae Poitier and Dempsy Clarke; and her brother: Calvin. Left to cherish our irreplaceable, selfless, witty and precious, Brenetta Denise are her husband and partner of 25 years: Cedric Poitier Sr.; sons: Demron Sands and Cedric Poitier Jr.; daughter: Paige Forbes; grandson: Prosper Higgs; granddaughters: Paris Forbes and Dekoa Sands; adopted granddaughter: Renae Lockhart; brothers: Anthony Clarke and Livingstone Knowles; sisters: Mavis Reckley, Yvonne Henderson, Demris (Elton) McKenzie, Elnicka Clarke, Freada (Adrian Sr.) Knowles, Chantell (Dion) Gardiner, Eloise and Daisy Clarke; sisters-in-law: Min. Roseanna Poitier and Darnell (Brian) Neely; fathers-in-law: Sidney Gomez and Kingsley Johnson; aunts: Beryl (Winston) Duncombe, Margaret Pennerman, Deserina Forbes, Willamae Rolle, Ethelmae Poitier, Susan (Clifford) Cartwright, Rev. Althea, Cynthia and Deacon. Irene Poitier, Kelley Knowles of Glenwood, IL, Min. Ivy and Verle Poitier, Ret. Nursing Officer Sephanie Johnson, Rhinia (Christopher) Smith, Dorothy Johnson, Sylvia (Winston) Culmer and Cedric Johnson; uncles: Trevor Poitier, Memphis TN, Gereno Poitier of Stevenson, Cat Island and Retired ASP Edward (Beryl) Poitier of Freeport, Grand Bahama, Philip (Georgette), Tyrone (Larisa), Rev. Vincent (Donella) Johnson of Nashville, TN, and Lexie Knowles; nephews: Brian (Ashley) Reckley II, Luke and Arool Major, Jeremy Clarke, Randy Miller, Renaldo (Tramaine) and Davinier Clarke, Adrian Jr. and Jayden Knowles, Lexington (Lashanta), Livingstone, Jack, Nicholas, Donald, Justin, Kayden, Barrington, Joshua Neely, Georgetino Knowles and Imani Pinder; nieces: Veronique (James) Webb, Kristi Butterfield, Quetell, Tiffany, Kisstan Clarke, Dekell McKenzie, Monet’sha Evans, Felicia, Lacresh, Ly’nye, Bria-Grace Neely, Ryleigh Lloyd, Shakina and Deshanique Gardiner and Shavante Knowles; godchildren: Pastor Eltaro Morley, Kacie and Kassidy Cooper; grandnieces and grandnephews: Kayden Laroda, Chase Fernander, Jordan and James Webb III, Zoey Clarke, Ahijah, Liam, and Lily Major, Daria Butterfield, Ra’Veah Stuart, Miracle Miller, Georginae, Trinity and Ethan Knowles, Melani Pinder, Braden and Briann Reckley, Raheem Bethel Jr., Lamere and Tanae Clarke,
Genaire and Jarardo Miller and Ricsheed Richards; cousins including: Min. Dionne Poitier, Carnetta Poitier, Vivian Brown, Craig Fernander, Sherry, Paulette, Lincoln Dean, Jessica Pinder, Glen and Andrew Poitier, Maurice (Crystal) and Adrian Forbes, Jefton, Metrice, Devon and Amanda Arthur, Brent, Cenita and Winston Duncombe, Rhona Daxon, Claudine (Olique) Joseph, Rico Connolly, Pairo, Jamal and Deshorn Poitier, Gwen (Fisk) Burrows, Anthony Knowles of Glenwood, IL, Sabatha, Melissa, Ramon, Dr. Myles, Devin, Drew, Darron, Michelle, Paula and Genique Poitier, Audrey Saunders, Sigma Rolle, Min. Wendy Huyler, William Wilson, Monique (Sandy) Culmer, Jerrard (Jodi) Rolle, Sargeant Gregory Laramore, ASP Jermaine Butler, Saadia Whitfield of Atlanta, GA, Chelsea, Ashlee, Tyrone Jr., Tamara, Philip Jr., Cleon and Delecia Johnson, Henrietta, Jernell, Tammy and Kirkland (Deandra) Poitier, Roy, Vaughn, Kelly, Tara, Shanny, Melissa, Renaldo, Joshua, Moses (Theresa), Sylvia, Nikkie, Crystal, Oprah, Ivy, Agenette, Felisha, Brenell, Craig II, Valentino, Alvin, Jennifer and Calvin Huyler, Samantha, Sherice and Bernard Thompson, Kimberley, Stacey, Aaron and Quardero Dean, Shaquille Poitier, Thorn, Megan, Troy, Dakota, Denzel and Davine, Janetta Strachan and Family, Andrea Bethel and Family, Carousel Johnson and Family, Melanie Knowles and Family, Berthamae and Dwayne Woodside and Family, Slone Benson and Family, Joseph Cox and Family, Linda Barr and Family, Stephen McPhee and Family, Sharon Gordon and Family, Randy Gordon Jr., Helena Poitier and Family, Linda Poitier and Family, Doria Poitier and Family, Margaret Gordan and Family, The Descendants of Erica Stubbs, The Descendants of Clarence and Alice Gordon, The Descendants of Edgar “Jim” and Hannah “Sister” Poitier, The Descendants of Hester and Cedric Johnson, The Descendants of Hilton and Lillian Gordon, and many others; her Prophetess: Dr. Kelley McWaynson; other relatives and friends including: Seanette Brice and Family, Kevaniqua Dean, Tasha Bethel and Family, Florine Mortimer, Suzette Smith, Linda (Andrew) Glinton, Thomas Reckley, Curlene Morley, The Hon. Loretta ButlerTurner and Family, Apostle Dr. Shantell Young and the entire Diamond Faith Global Ministries Family, Pastor Ellison Greenslade and The Bible Truth Ministries Family, Rev. Dr. Ranford Patterson and The Cousin McPhee A.M.E. Cathedral Family, Floyd Poitier and Family, Queenie Cooper and Family, Jamal Clarke and Family, Jaylen Coakley, Kyniel Hanna, Tanya Turner, Jemia Rahming and Family, Michelle McGregor and Family, Nicola Major, Angela Smith and Family, the entire Communities of Gambier Village, Black Village and Hollywood Subdivision, the South Beach Clinic, South Beach Library and C. V. Bethel High School families, The Communities of Stevenson and The Cove Cat Island, the entire management and staff of the Sandals Royal Bahamian Resort and Spa, the management and staff of The British Colonial Hotel and the management and staff of Carmines Italian Restaurant, Atlantis Bahamas. The family apologizes if any names were not mentioned. Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at Butlers’ Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Ernest and York Streets, New Providence on Friday, October 30, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and at the church on Saturday from 1:00 p.m. until service time.
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Gene Vincent Dunlop Fountain, 75 affectionately called “Sparky”
Oswald Major, 71
a resident of Pride Estates, NewProvidence, Bahamas, will be held on Saturday, October 31, 2026, 10:00 a.m. at St. George’s Anglican Church, Montrose Avenue. Officiating will be Rev’d Canon Andrew F. A. Toppin, assisted by Rev’d Ian Eldon and Rev’d Deacon Austin Meadows. Interment will follow at St. Mary, The Virgin, Cemetery Virginia Street. He is predeceased by his parents: Harold Eugene and Gwendolyn Mercedes Fountain; son: Kyshaun Vincent Fountain; brother and nephew: Kipling and Terrance Pinder. He is survived by his children: Kyshna and Charles Radnetter, Kadar Fountain and Amanda Knowles; grandchildren: Chayne, Katelyn, and Crystal Radnetter, Timothy Knowles; great grandson: Koa Radnetter; sister: Margo Albury; uncles and aunts: Families of the Late Alfred, Cyril, Jackie, Bert and Charles Fountain, Kenneth Minns and the late Mary Minns, Eric Minns; nephew: Christopher Albury; nieces: Lisa Knowles and Tanya Coleby; cousins: Leonard Taylor and Family, Stephen, Yvonne, Otto, Arthur, Judith, Alice, Harry, Cheryl, Roy, Kenny, Julian and Cecile Fountain, Kenneth, Franklin, Michael Minns I,II,& III and Family, Angela Bethel and Family, Valerie Harding and Family Sabrina Harding, The Dupuch Family; sisterin-law: Joy Pinder; special friend: Angela Albury; close family and friends: The Family of Caroline Dean and the late Arthur Leroy Dean, Arreowna Brown, Donzel Huyler and Family, Anthony “Boots” Weech and Family, Barry Sawyer, Justice Rhonda P. Bain (Ret.) O.B., Dr. Nigel Lewis, Dr. Duane Sands, Dr. Basil Sands, Dr. Dane Bowe, Godfrey Orlando “Gully” Edgecombe, Patrick Big Hands ‘Arthur’, Clarice Sandi, Sandra Treco, Z. Eve Dorsett-Maycock, Pat and Ethan Miller, Rudy Curtis, William Roosevelt “Roosie” Godet, Duke Erold Strachan, the Pride Estates Community and The Cleso’s Family. Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at Butlers’ Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Ernest and York Streets, New Providence on Friday, October 30, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and at the church from 9:00 a.m. until service time.
a resident of Marshall Road, New Providence, Bahamas, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2026 at Princess Margaret Hospital. He is survived by his daughters: Glendis BethelMcPhee, Shanique Russell, Shandora Bethel, Anna Major-Bastian and Prissa Williams; son: Jermaine Bethel; sons-in-law: Demetrius McPhee, Neuy Russell and Trevard Bastian; nine grandchildren; four sisters; fiance: Deborah Darling and a host of other relatives. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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resident of Amity Road, Imperial Park, New Providence, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, October 31st, 2026, 10:00 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church, Robinson and Claridge Roads, New, Bahamas. Officiating will be Father Jay Cartwright and Father David Cooper. Interment will follow at Lakeview Memorial Gardens & Mausoleums, John F. Kennedy Drive, Gladstone Road, New Providence, Bahamas. Left to cherish her life and memories is her loving husband of 51 years: Lester Andrew Dean; daughter: Stacy (Cecil) Simmons; sons: Lester (Dawnea), Christian and Christopher Sr. (Melissa) Dean; grandchildren: Shean Hall, Layla, Draycen, Liam-Wes, Lia-Marie, Ceanna, Christina, Christopher Jr. and Malia Dean; sisters: Deborah Price, Carrol Rollins, Marcia McKenzie, Michelle and Anya Lightbourne; brothers: Anthony, Michael, Patrick, Matthew, Glen, Gregory, Harold III and Jeremy Lightbourne, Stanford Farrington; sisters-in-law: Gina, Vickie and Florinda Lightbourne, Mavis, Geraldine, Pamela, Bethsheba, Agnes, Merle, Pecola and Theresa Dean, Delores Delancey, Shelia Culmer, Tamikco Brown, Valencia Harris, Elaine Goodman, Audrey Russell and Gaynell Johnson; brothers-in-law: Deacon Eardley Price, Holly, Henry, Hesketh, Theophilus, Amos, Cecil, Edward and Vernley Dean; aunt: Emily Colebrooke; uncle: Garth ‘Chubby’ Curry; nieces: Danielle Dean, Antoniece, Destiny, Elfin, Antonia, Antonique, Stacy, Strachan, Michael, Jasmine, Zannie, Salena, Sherry, Brittany, Lavette, Jasper, Loushnya, Tina, Michelle, Measane and Kissy; Delphine and Denise Sherman; nephews: DeVaughn (Tamica), Darron (Alysha), Donovan Price. Marvin, Wellington Jr. and Humphrey Sherman, Vincent Jr. and Devane Rollins, Teran Davis and Crispen Clare, Etienne, Anthony
Jr., Anwar, Antwan, Antonio, Marvin, Omar, Jermaine, Mark, Daniel, Peter, Jevan, Patrick Jr., Ethan, Raymond, Rashad McKenzie, Michael Jr., Norman and Nevan Dean. Jordon, Skye and Chole Price; cousins: Kathleen Rahming and family, Sybil (Stanley) Pinder and family, Ernest (Jackie) Pratt and Ural (Liette)Pratt, Marina (Sherwin) Butler and Hermine Gibson, Terez McKenzie, Paula Gibson and Family; godchildren: Nadia Clarke, Mia Rolle, Richae Barton and Edwin ‘Bing’ Thompson; caretakers: Shawna Sinclair, Kaye Moss and Nadia Douglas; extended family and friends: Genique Kemp and Family, Drexel and Karen Rahming, Herbert and Mildred Duncombe, Desmond Maynard, Greg Burrows Jr., John Williams, Rashad Symonette, Ozzie Pickstocke, Shamite Wallace and Family, Patrick (Coral) Forbes and Family, Coralie (Forester) Bowe and Family, Lanslot Dean and Family, Patrice Andrews and Family, Ronald (Lolita), Perry (Elise), Arthur (Diane), Winston (Carolee), Rev. Trevor (Juliet) Seymour and Family, Eileen (Leonard) White and Family, Roniece (Trevor) Heastie and Family, Sharon (Chance) and Family, Karen Dean and Family, Keith Rolle and Family, Dwayne Sr., Harrison Dean and Family, Omalatesha Finlayson, Patricia, Rudolph Jr., Mario Dean and Family, Theresa Pinder and Family, Andrea and Ingrid, Camille Lightbourne, Karen (Mario) Gay and Family, Shurn Fountain and Family, Adlai Moss, Renaldo Harding, Gino Fowler and Christopher Strachan; friends and colleagues: Ophelia Rolle and Family, Marlene Barton and Family, Edvern Thompson and Family, Edwin (Timolin) Thompson and Family, Julia Monroe and Family, Barbara Darrell and Family, Samuel and Delores Bethell, Ephraim Cargill and Family, Dukie and Erma Demeritte, Lorraine Hepburn and Family, Julie Munnings and Family, Ann Pinder and Family, Wilfred Bastian and Family, Patrica Bell and Family, Ricardo Ellis and Family, Candice Bethel and Family, Sybil Darville and Family, Novella Smith, Philip Betty Roberts and Family, Faye Culmer and Family, David and Daphanie Dean, Anthony and Alicia Christie, Pearl Bullard and Family, Mary Mortimer and Family, Barry and Marie Griffin and Family, Captain Augustine Roberts and Family, Calvese Walker and Family, Delora Moncur and Family, Rogann Forbes and Family, Glen and Don Huyler, Kenneth Strachan and Family, Robert Sands Sr. and Family, Sir Michael Barnett and Family, Myrna Wilson and Family, Judy Miller and Family, Joesph and Emily Glass, Eric Butler and Family, Basil Christie and Family, Holy Family Catholic Church Family, St. Vincent de Paul
Society, The Christopher’s Men of Holy Family, Cleo and Dorthy Rahming, Theus Rolle and Family, Joanna Bowe and Family, Energene Simms and Family, Sheena Rolle and Family, Elaine Williams and Family, Linda Evans and Family, Stephanie Goodridge Nagee, Stafford Evans Sr., Andrea Goodridge Clarke-Sweeting, Samuel Adderley and Family, Rachel Fowler, Greta Moss-Bain, Linda Goffe and Family, Sydney Godet and Family, Ricardo Miller and Family, Samuel Heastie and Family, Philip Saunders and Family, Richard and Estherlene Johnson, Sean and Gloriann Brathwaite, Sylvana Rahming and Family, Winston and Valerie Rolle, Cleo Farrington and Family, Livingston and Betty Rolle, Salisha Thompson, Sharon Storr and Family, Sherry Neely and Family, Wendy Bastian and Family, Nicholas and Tandra Longley, Sesaly Darville and Family, Jerome Swann and Family, Brian Evans and Family, Bridget Newman-Gibson and Family, Merle Johnson and Family, Angela Hinsey and Family, Doyle Rolle and Family, Arthur Hamilton and Family, Kevin and Lavern Hanna, Ronald Rolle and Family, Sandra Farquharson and Family, Hubert and Deborah Bain, Marsha Newbold, Yvette Bain and Family, Nettica Culmer , Cedric Dean, Stancel Ferguson and Family, Arniska Ferguson, Vivian Rolle, Alton and Nelda McCardy, Paula Darville and Family, Fritztine Swann and Family, Paula Harts, Sterlin and Elaine Clare, Trevor Bethel and Family, Ronald (Joyce) Thompson and Family, Swithen (Lorraine) Burrows and Family, Stephen Russell Sr. and Family, Antonio (Lynn) Hernandez and Family, Deborah Mackey and Family, Jimmy Fox and Family, Stephen Coakley and Family, William and Claudia Knowles, Jackie Phillip, The Management and Staff of First Choice Fresh Market, Randy Dean and Family, Cynthia Moss and Family, Michael and Aisha Adderley, Arnette Watson and Family, Chavez Thompson and Family, Jenneth Goffe and Family, Delcina McPhee, Davy and Stephanie Rolle, Eleanor Allen Farrington and Family, Navier Fisher, Deja Cato and Family, Dwight Marshall, Naomi Simmons, Teneisha Brennen and Family, Barbara Dean Saunders and Family, Shelly Hudson Forbes, Crystal Johnson, Valencia Conliffe, Bernard and Kyosen Young, Michael Sawyer, Lionella Thompson and Family, Ephraim Jones and Family, Mario Orelus, Dwight and Deborah Rolle, Nicole Knowles, Donald and Donette Clarke, Lawrence ‘Buddy’ Smith, Ricardo Rolle and Family, Wellington and Francis Hepburn and Family, Michelle Clarke and Family, Elrod Hepburn and Family, Bradley and Joan Knowles, Janice Taylor and Family, Ian and Portia Corbell,
Shirley Taylor and Family, Michael and Angela Rolle, Nicolette Strachan and Family, Derek Dean and Family, Insp. Leonardo Dean and Family, Tressie Lynch and Family, Jennifer Johnson and Family, Philip and Karen Haven and Family, Dorothy Thompson-Grant, Don and Kaye Aranha, Cedric and Ashely Larrimore, Gertrude Rolle Wilson and Family, Monique Pinder, Germaine Demeritte, Yolanda Adams and Clelia Armbrister, The Brennen, The Simmons, The Bowe, The Forbes, The Dean, The Dillet, The Goffe, The Sargeant, The Chipman, The Harding, The Pratt, The Wood, The Longley and The Murray Families. The Amity Road and Imperial Park Community. Archbishop Patrick Pinder, Bishop Kendrick Forbes, Msgr. Alfred Culmer, Msgr. Simeon Roberts, Msgr. John Johnson, Fr. David Cooper, Fr. Glen Nixon, Fr. Jay Cartwright, Fr. Noel Clarke, Dec. Gregory Taylor, Dec. Andrew Burrows, Dec. Darcy Rahming and the Catholic Diocese of the Bahamas, Dr. Omala A’Black, Dr. Duane Sands, Dr. Rhea Thurston-Carroll, Dr. Chrispen Gomez, Dr. Madelean Joseph and Dr. Keisha Smith; The Citibank Family including: Janice Wallace and Family, Glen and Lillian McPhee, Pat Smith, Janet Rolle McKenzie, Samuel ‘Bookie’ Johnson and Family, Paul Major and Family, Sandra Collie and Family, Ingrid Kerr and Family, Patrica Mitchell and Family, Allison Kelly and Family, Denise Strachan and Rose Ferguson; St. Augustine’s College Class of 1970, Citibank and Trust, SBL Retirees, Ansbacher (Bahamas) Ltd., Sisters of St. Martins Monastery, Scotiabank Wheelers Softball Team, The Truckers Softball Team, Directors and Members of the Bankers Athletics Association, the management and staff of the Kidney Centre Ltd, Ocean Club Four Seasons Executive Team, Ocean Club Culinary and Stewarding Team, the management and staff of Sun Oil Limited and Atlantis Finance Department. We sincerely apologize if any names were inadvertently omitted. Please know that we are deeply grateful for every act of kindness shown during Ann Marie’s illness and passing. May God’s richest blessings be upon you always. Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at Butlers’ Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Ernest and York Streets on Friday, October 30, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00p.m. and at the church from 9:00a.m. until service time.
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Enid Louise Major, 94
Rosey Dean, 94
a resident of Calvin Street, Soldier Road, Nassau, The Bahamas, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2026 at Princess Margaret Hospital.
a resident of Winward Isles, New Providence, Bahamas, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Monday, October 26th, 2026.
She is survived by her Sons: Mark and Stanley Major; Adopted Daughter: Diane Turnquest; Daughter-in-law: Margaux Major; Grandchildren: Meghan, Mackenzie, Madisyn, Shonny, Makeeba, D’Chardonnay and Maki Major; Sister: Geraldine Isaacs and a host of other relatives.
Left to cherish her precious memory are her children: Vanrea Taylor, Pearlene Williams, Bernard Williams (Lavern Williams), Vianna Williams, Andrea Williams, Cheryl Williams, Doreen Williams, Dianna Williams-Rolle (Otis Rolle) and Darvin Williams; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, great greatgrandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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Death Notice For With hearts of gratitude we announce the triumphant transition of a faithful warrior, devoted servant of God, and stalwart of the Bimini community,
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Deacon Lincoln Elmore Rolle, 85
of Marathon Road, New Providence, Bahamas died at the Princess Margret Hospital on Monday, October 19th, 2026.
Left to mourn his passing are his loving and devoted wife of 60 years: Angela Rolle; children: Roosevelt, Juan, Felton (Sharlene) Rolle, Monique (Winsett) Cox and Tova (Hon. Kingsley) Smith; grandchildren: Kristal, Feliesha and Feltonique Rolle, Jayden Cox, Adrian, Andrew and Alicia Finley; great grandchildren: Ezrah and Blair Rolle and other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements are being finalized and will be announced at a later date.
He is survived by; his wife: Boobe Jean; kids: Renaldo, Terrance and Angelo McQueen, Triceta Mitchell, Candy Adderly; grandchildren: Renaldo, Lavardo, Ethan, Reneesia, Alyssa, Princess, Renae and Zion McQueen, Christopher and Indy Mitchell, Kilian Mullings La’Canton Adderly; son-inlaw: Christopher Mitchell Sr. and other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to St. Ambrose Funeral Home and will be announced at a later date.
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Memorial Notice & Funeral Service For Dr. Rochelle Clotilda Lightbourn, 67
A.H.S., BSW, MS-HRD, TH.M., TH.D.
of Halifax Road, Stapleton Gardens, New Providence, Bahamas will be held on (TODAY) Thursday, October 29th, 2026, 7:00 p.m. at The Bahamas Department of Correctional Services. Officiating will be Assistant Chaplin Teran Rolle, BDOCS. Corrections Recognized Funeral Service For
Dr. Rochelle Clotilda Lightbourn, 67 A.H.S., BSW, MS-HRD, TH.M., TH.D. of Halifax Road, Stapleton Gardens, New Providence, Bahamas will be held on Friday, 30th October, 2026, 10:00 a.m. at Bahamas Faith Ministries International, Carmichael Road, New Providence. Officiating will be Snr. Pastor Dave Burrows assisted by Pastor Kersch Darville, BDOCS Chaplain and Pastor Carl Bullard. Interment will be held at Woodlawn Gardens, Soldier Road, New Providence. Left to pay her generous love forward are her granddaughter: Taitianna Deveaux; great grandsons: Brayden and Braxton McDonald; godchildren: Rashae Stubbs, Andria Benjamin and Symphony Silera Smith; siblings:
Karen (James) Turnquest, Vera Allen, Altemese (Johnnie Austin), Ellen (John Patton), Rosita, Kirkland, Martin, Marie, Tonia Lightbourn, Mario (Monique) Lightbourn, Ricardo (Euneska) Lightbourn, Barbara (Howard Bethel Sr.), and Emmeritta Munroe; aunt: Shirley Papageorge (Lightbourn); nieces and nephews: Raquel (Dwight) Bethel, Laron Cash, Latoya (Uel) Johnson, Nicole (Trevor) Tucker, Kyle Benicourt, Tamika Poitier (Deon Dames), Davon Poitier, Kenria Lightbourn-Smith, Kenris LightbournLongley, Kenneth III, Kenaz, T’Mar, Anfernee, Lightbourn, Konan, Kioyshi, Kirkland, Kerousel, Kaijali Tekai and Dr. Nakirsha Lightbourn, Keva, Ken, Sabrina, Tia, Kenjanessa (James) Edgecombe, Kendalette (Raleigh) Francis, Kenrika (Jamal) Lockhart, Tarosha Russell, Kendena (Thomas) LightbournBethel, Kendra (Francisco) Coste-Rojas, Kendalenne, Kenya and Natasha Lightbourn, Kendall Jr., Keano (Veronique), Kenmario (Jasmine), Kenton, Anwar, Angelo, Kendron, Kent and Kaymark (Tamara) Lightbourn, W/ Corporal Cindy Charlton, Reverend Fr. Howard Bethel Mario Jr., Marko, Sterlin, Demetria, Madrona, Officer Akeino Munroe (RBDF), Ricardo Jr. Ricano, Ricardra, Elaine, Michael Jr., Officer Shaine Lightbourn (RBDF), Officer Mannary Lightbourn (RBPF), Crystal, Cashane Bethel, Michalia, Kelvin, Nurse Kenisha Lightbourn, Nurse Kayatora Saunders, Don Deon, Ricardo, Dakota and Sophia Lightbourn, Priscilla Moxey, Doy, Brent, Adrian, Chris, Adolton and Kimberlee Leadon and Mettie Albury, Sheena Kendrick and Chirstopher ’Show Boy’; sisters-in-law: Janet, Maria and Patricia Lightbourn; cousins: Jewel Bain, Joan Thurston, Betty Roberts, Nurse Lillian McNeil, Nurse Stephanie Small, Franklyn Johnson, Arthur Johnson, Sheena Rolle, Cheryl Conliffe-Watson, Franklyn and Barrington Hall, Doral Michelle Bostwick, Karen Barrett, Jo McSweeney, Ardington Leroy Cambridge, Sandra Denise Maedon, Denise, Donna, Paul, Anthony and Patrick Lightbourn, Stephanie Lightbourn Garland, Carolyn and Eloise Lightbourn, The Lopez Children, Ida Papageorge-Isaacs; grandnieces and grandnephews: Dwitney and Jonathan Bethel, Andre and Jaydyn Johnson, Tristan and Shannon Tucker, Trenaee and Trenique Dames, Zacaria Poitier, Hon. Leonardo Lightbourn M.P., Kenworth Jr., Kaymark Jr., Kishlene, Kent Jr., Khalia, Khadari, Khailyn, Kelly, Khaylee, Kayla, Kellisa, Kelson Jr. (Monique), Akilah, Willinekqua, Kendrick, Kenmara Kenrea, Angelique, Angela, Anwar Jr., Anton, Anishka, Amari, Kendra, Kendesha, Kendera and Kaylum Lightbourn, Jamai and Semaj Edgecombe, Sean Jr. and Axaria Marshall, Douglas Taylor Jr., Kendy Ferguson, Malik Francis, Keno Perigord, Alejandra Coste-Rojas, Kenva, Carlisa, and Calia Huyler, Ivan, Ivanique and Miracle Williams, Cedrio Moxey, Denekqua-Stovall-Blocker-Bey, Thomek and Thomya Bethel, Kelson (Shakera) Hamilton and Shalisa Rolle, Kiarra and Jamarl Lockhart Jr., Chesley and Gregg Palmer Jr., Crystal Bostwick, Tasha
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Memorial Service for Dr. Rochelle Clotilda Lightbourn continues
Prince Albert Davis, 84
Rolle, Terrance, Terran, Trevon and Terrano Russell, Q’Shawn, Quintino, and Quinton Barr Jr., Kendora (Ryan) Kenwoth III, Alayah, Kayden, Karter, Kemir, Kameron, Kye, Kai, Kenmario, Travis and Kayley Lightbourn, Mikiyah Turnquest, Dixon Fluery, Ramonica, Ramadison and Ramon Ellis Jr., Sha’Kayla Rolle, Kimorah Jones, Timothy and Serinity Armbrister, Teneco Bain, Chassidy Gibson, Andre, Angel, Anwar and Adele Major, Kyle Thompson, Marrianna Green, Malik Marche, Alea and Arnold Bullard, Leford Ferguson, Richard Mitchell, Bernard Allen, Taraji Johnson, Ja’Mari Price, Edwineka Darville, Monesha Burnside; and great grandniece: Andrea Johnson and a host of other relatives and friends including: Delores Lleida, Nat Adams and Family, Joy Ross, Seron Adams, Clifford Humes and Family, Constance Brice, Madam Justice Joyann Ferguson, Charmaine (Sharmond) Smith, Karen Archer, Ronell Smith, Jarad Williams, The Deveaux Family, Elaine Wells and Family, Stephanie Green and Family, Tamara Thompson, The Knowles Family, Shawn Benjamin, Sherry Benjamin CD, JP Melisa Wright, Lynda Harts, Delores Archer-Adderley, Beverly Archer-Mortimer, Yolanne Mackey, Don Cockburn, Hyacinth Pratt, Willamae Salkey, Ian Winder, the McDonald Family, Mario Curry and Family, Richard Adderley, Dr. Sandra Dean-Patterson, Dr. Carlos Reid, The Hon. Myles K. Laroda M.P., Mr. Marvin (Stacey) Dames, Stephanie Seymour, Don Johnson, Sheryl Leary, Shaunie Stubbs, Police Supt. Mackey, Darren Newbold, Anna Clara, Lorraine Gay, Faye Skinner, Denise Butler-Brown, Kareem Jones, Gail Rolle, Donella Bodie, Debbie Ferguson, Deborah Thompson Ashton, Anthony Butler, Deanita Jones, Steve Smith, Delores Lleida, Monique Knowles, Bernadette Burrows, Cleo Strachan, Chantell Varence, Cheryl Carroll, Rhonda Murry, Yazmin Brown, Sherry Benjamin, Mrs. Griffin, Jermaine Stubbs, Samantha Perez-Smith, Shannon Hamilton, Sylvia Greenwade, Marvin, Aniska, Phill, the Miller, Cleare, Sands, Storr, Poitier, Chase, Culmer and Johnson Families of Stapeldon Gardens, Mark Forbes, Marsha Munnings and the wider Stapeldon Gardens Community, Class Tamara Thompson Liaison, Pastor Jeff Evans and classmates from GHS – Class of 1976, Deanne McKenzie and members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, Commissioner Doan Cleare and colleagues of BDOCS, Pastors Dave Burrows, Carl Bullard and Kersch Darville and members of BFMI, Faculty and Students at BTVI, and other relatives and friends too numerous to mention. Viewing will be held in The Chapel at Restview Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium Limited, Robinson and Soldier Roads, New Providence on (TODAY) Thursday, October 29th, 2026 from 10:00am to 5:00pm and at the church on Friday from 8:30am until service time.
a resident of #80 Mermaid Boulevard, Golden Gates #2, New Providence, Bahamas who died at his residence on Monday, 19th October, 2026. He is survived by his sons: Ian Davis of Jacksonville, Florida, Phrone Davis of Chicago, Illinois and LeRone Davis; daughters: Sandra M. Smith of Miami, Florida, Monique Thompson and Linda Portia DavisHarringan of St. Thomas, Virgin Islands; adopted daughter: LeAnna Theresee Deveaux-Miller; siblings: Leotha McPhee of Orlando, Florida, Livingstone Davis and Alfred Smith; grandchildren: Shequira Smith of Orlando, Florida, Seirra Roundtree, Teirra, Jakoviah and Tatyana Thompson, Aysa Davis of Chicago, Illinois, Ian Jr. and Inari Davis of Jacksonville, Florida; great grandchildren: Naquawn Elps of Miamia, Florida, Jalene Lott, Saraia Small of Orlando, Florida, Breckan Colgan, Carson Miracle-Davis, D’Angelo Moss Jr., Kyrie Greene, Y’Mera Sands, Jakeem Jr. and Serenity Heath of Orlando, Florida and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements are being finalized and will be announced at a later date.
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Funeral Service For Family, Lillian Wallace and Family; Winder Family and The Bullocks Harbour Desmond Quinn Conyers, 53 Community, Berry Island; Debbie and Meg Gibson from Miami, Florida; of Dorsett Street, Fox Hill, New Providence, Bahamas will be held on Friday, October 30th, 2026, 10:00 a.m. at St. George’s Anglican Church, Montrose Avenue, New Providence. Officiating will be Canon Andrew Toppin. Interment will be held at Woodlawn Gardens, Soldier Road, New Providence. “Dez” was pre-deceased by his brother: Ivan Donovan Conyers; grandparents: Wilfred Caison and Mildred Roslyn Francis-Wilkinson; Blossom Gertrude Hutchinson and Burton Conyers. Left to cherish his precious memories are his parents: Ivan Burton and Cynthia Louise Conyers; children: Desmond Jr., Brea (Shannon) and D’Nay; grandchildren: Jamari, Jaylen, Caleb and Jayla; sisters: Kim, Deanne; nieces: Tisha, Jasmine and Savannah; nephews: Donovan Jr. and Kennedy, aunts and their Families, Evangeline Penn, Anthony (Tony), Rudyard (Rudy), Dr. Jacqueline Penn (Charles) Knowles, Anya (Javon) McIntosh, Ricco (Dianne), Dexter, Antoineze, Raquel (Richard), Charles-Alonzo, Chane, Jayla, Denicco, Rajanique, Gertrude Johnson (deceased) Cyd, Sherry (Kirkwood), Shaine (Donald), Sharmaine, Sean (Yolanda, Ashley, Kirkwood Jr., Brandon, Nathalia, Nicola, Rashad, Maliq, Atlantia, Cordesia, Oeisha, Carter, Connor Clara Evans, Dr. Gertrude Holder (Daniel), Imani, Daniel Jr, David, Christene Burrows (Sherwin), Chara, Shericce, Taylor-Rose, Thalia Conyers, Burton, Maurice, Donte (Aliani), Blossom Brenda Nesbitt (deceased), Patrice (Cyril), Ingrid, Rio, Al, Keno, Takara, Tamara, Julius, Teniqua, Italia; uncles and their families: Vernon (Boy) Wilkinson (deceased), Ian (Lisa), Gregory, Tonya, Lolita (Joel), Sheena, Denise, Jonathan (Sarah), Vernrod (Baindu), Stephano, Phillip, Damian, Christin (Patrick), Chad, Jermaine, Jamaal, Gerard, Jovanna, Vincent Wilkinson (Pre-deceased), Arlene (Dennis), Michelle, Denise, Vincent Jr., Anastacia, Denaja, Zion Sydney Wilkinson (deceased), Ghishlane, Gershwyn-Kenyon, Giovanni, DeKembe, Deondrea, Franklyn Wilkinson: (Rosie), Dannia (David), Rovan Andrew Wilkinson, (deceased), Sharmaine, Quinton-Marco, LaShonda, Adrian, Doswell, Bryshon, Tilshon, Dwain Wilkinson: Dwain Jr., Aria, Tommy Neely, Curtis, Latoya, Shavon, Ora, Darrio; godchildren: Marvon, Angel and Yahzmine Rolle, Sion Johnson; adopted children: Kennedy Webb, Sasha Dames, Marvin Rolle (Hankey), Lakeisha Davis, Charece Porter; other relative and friends including: Meredith, Wilkinson and Family, Ellen (Simeon) McPhee, Collin Francis and Family, Sabrina Francis and Family, Antoinette Coakley and Family, Tyrone Rolle and
neighbours of Eastwood Estate inclusive of: Mrs. Orient Edgecombe and Family, The Ferguson Family, Jeffrey Gardiner and Family, Wayde Wallace (“Large”) and Family, The Caverson Williams and Family, David and Barbara Ferguson and Family, Solomon Rolle and Family, Simeon Taylor and Family, Family of Copiland and Jackie Conyers; Sherrice Hudson and Family, Stacia Ferguson and Family, Yasmine Lockhart and Family, Kendonae Brown and Family, Stapledon Family Practice, Clinic Care Centre, Chief Superintendent Sharia King and Family, The McDonalds Family, Cat Island, The 1990 ABC Boys of Bahamas Academy to Include LaMarque (Marc) Brown, Kevin and Larry Alcime and Neil Marshall; Ronald McPhee; Trevor Vincent (Barber), Theo Rolle (Kool-Aid), Carlton Brown (Gaper), Demetrius Ferguson, Claudine White-Swingers Lounge of Dorsette Street; Lamon Brice (D-Boy), Charles Ferguson, Edwin Ferguson, Warren Bartlett, Garvin Strachan and Family, Richard Cunningham, Nardo Talache, Maurice Lightbourne, Burneil Rolle, Rudy Levarity and Family, Alexandria and Zhyon, Yvonne Adderley and Family, The Curry Family, Family of The Late Sheila McPhee, Natasha Barr and Lynn Turnquest of Freeport, The Charlow Family, Anne, Greta and Jackie Adderley, Lorraine Moss and Family, Lawrence, Anne and J.J., Annamae Taylor and Family, Daphne Minns and Family, Gwen and Lillian Martin, The Toote Family, Clara Gibson and Family; Family of The Late David Pratt; Sheila Munroe and Family; Press Liaison Sharia King; Marjorie King and Family, Stan and Dellareese Wilson, Andrew and Sherryl Chea, Marva Cleare and Family, The Grey’s Family, Antwon, Barry and Kirk Saunders, The Brice Family; Marlene McKenzie and Family; Daniel and Shornell Ferguson; Brian and Johnny Whymns; Families of Dorsett Street, Fox Hill; The Hutchinson Family; Family of the Late Valeria “Debbie” Pennerman; Shelley and Daisy Bowleg; Norma Hutchinson and Family; Family of The Late Carla Hutchinson; Family of The Late Joyce Hutchinson; Family of The Late Mavis Morley; Family of The Late Leon Hutchinson; Family of Late Errol Hutchinson, Family the Late Delcine Evans, Kadra Storr and Family, Paula Eneas and Family, Staff & Friends of Royal Towers Housekeeping Department, Atlantis December to Remember Vacation Crew, Tenants of The Wilkinson Estate, The Dorsette Street Community in Fox Hill, The Eastwood Estate Community, Staff and Friends of New Providence Development, Lyford Cay; Staff and Friends of Maintenance Department at PMH, Bahamas Academy Class of 1990, The Clergy, Families and Friends of St. George’s Anglican Church in The Valley. Viewing will be held in the Serenity Suite at Restview Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium Limited, Robinson and Soldier Roads, New Providence on (TODAY) Thursday from 10:00am to 5:00pm and at the church on Friday from 8:30am until service time.
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Funeral Service For Matriarch Lottie Parmella Williamson, 86 of #7 Beach Drive, Adelaide Village, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly of Abraham’s Bay, Mayaguana, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, October 31st, 2026, 1:30 p.m. at Zion Baptist Church, East and Shirley Streets, Nassau, Bahamas. Officiating will be Reverend Dr. T.G. Morrison assisted by other Ministers of the Gospel. Interment will be held at Woodlawn Gardens, Soldier Road, New Providence. She was predeceased by her parents: The Late Reverend Edward Jerome and Lady Hilda Lillian Charlton; four sisters: Deaconess Vernice Irene Moss, Hilda, Eunice and Bernice Charlton; five brothers: Stafford, Reverend Edwin, Herman, Police Sergeant Jeff and Police Superintendent Winston Vincent Charlton; husband: The Late Patriarch Elton Hudley Williamson. Left to cherish her life and rich legacy are her daughter: Registered Nurse Melony Dean (Owen); step children: Revello (Chevette), Shelton, Elton Jr., Sonia Williamson and Elkeria (Kemuel) Josey; grandchildren: O’nise, O’shanique, Owen Jr. and Omari Dean, Derrica, Cherell and Revello Jr. Williamson, Joycelyn Chriswell and Elizabeth Josey; great grandchild: Jaicee Bootle; sisters: Blanche Deveaux, and Minister Dr. Ethlyn Deleveaux; sisters-in-law: Ruth Charlton, Rozenda Charlton, Daisy Black, Goldie McKinney, Eunice and Patsy Williamson; brothers-in-law: Frank Deveaux, Aurthur, Leroy, Rev. Huel and Ecklin Williamson; nieces and nephews & their families: Eulean Charlton, Catherine Thompson, Dorinda Humes, Ingrid (Ellis) Major, Barbara (Ivan) Peterson, Principal Nursing Officer Elder Prescola (Pastor Luther) Rolle, Bernadette (Dewitt) Pratt, Patricia (George) Staten, Tomico (Derick) Thompson, Rachael (Stephen) Dean, Aretha Dorsette, Nurse Valderine Charlton, Pamela, Tara, Anishka, Vernice, Latoya, Jessica Charlton, Siobhan (Samuel) Johnson, Vynaska Charlton, Vynique Charlton, Portia Gibson, Kendra Deveaux, Keisha (Antonio) Rolle, Samana (Vaughn) Rolle, Sherice Munroe, Margo Munroe, Shakera Forbes, Katherine (Darrel) Garvey, Lavern (Alvin) Williams-Sewell, Sharon (Anzlo) Strachan, Winston (Deaconess Brenda) Moss, Hon. Anthony D.E. Moss, Consul General, Atlanta, Georgia (Sheila), Pastor Keith (Rachelle), Clinton, Sean, Kerrington (Karen) Moss, Franklyn (Bridgette), Perry (Vernita), Dennis (Laverne), Quinton (Stephanie), Nasson (Pauline), Edvardo (Sharlene), Michael Charlton, Stanford (Nadene), Walter (Florence), Jeff Jr. (Verona), Yule, Franklyn Jacquan Jefferson (JJ), Javaughn Charlton, Zalman, Vincent, Winston (Resa) Charlton, Force Chief Petty Officer Perez, Force Chief Petty Officer Pedro (Chief Petty Officer Anja) Rolle, Sheldon Gibson, Gerard, Fred Ramsey, Stefan Deveaux, Troy, Lebraun Charlton, Captain Jed Munroe, Captain Sean (Kayshel) Munroe, Jamal Clarke, Police Sgt. Terrence (Dorothy), Police Inspector Jeffery (Natasha), Nowell Williamson; nieces and nephews-in-law: Idamae, Donna, Lillian (Rev. Reginald), Dorceen (Kevin), Jennifer (Louis), Michelle
(Oscar), Hazel, Iva (Alburn), Donnell (Louis), Kathleen, Sherolyn (Kenny), Sharlene (Elvardo), Arnishka, Charlene, Lilia, Krystle, Bernadette, Glenda (Michael), Abbigale (Frank), Dorcas (Woods), Vernell, Verdella (Ashwell), Estherlene (Teddy), Ingrid (Ricardo), Angelique, Urismae (Sanford), Denise, Deidre, Anniemae, Annamarie, Sylvia, Shonell, Lithera, Stephanie, Latoya, Latasha, Roya, Royann, Jahnnie, Lesha, Anthony (Louise), Leroy (Carmella), Yergan, Edroy (Kathleen), Tony, Leevan, Godfrey, Kelson, Louis, Pedro (Jazelle), Junior, Stephen, Dennis, Chadwick (Marilyn), Duane (Deanna), Garvin (Khadra), Rudolph, Dwight, Lorenzo, Sterling, Bradley, Sean (Doretha); and a host of grand & great grand nieces and nephews including: Dominique, Raven Thompson, Giovannie, Tonya Moss, Dr. Karlton Rolle, Stanton, Walter Jr. Charlton, Ema-Ai, Malachi, Brenton Jr., Zalman Jr. Charlton, D’Angelo (Jessie), Periska, Pedro Jr. Rolle, Shannon Toote, Kalan Wilkinson, Lorenzo Adderley, Marley Brown, Keran Brown, and Jasmine Williamson; Cousins: Richard, Leslie, Ralph Williams, Gladys (Anthony) Hall, Angela Colebrooke, Hilda Forbes, Charlotte Williams, Edith (Clifford) McKinney, Myrtle Johnson, Evelyn Pratt, Victor (Minister Gerri), Herbert Brown, Bengy, Gartland, Rev. Irene, Gloria, ASP Prince, Rev. Arthur Charlton, Flora Virgil, Menerva Gray; the clergy: Reverend T. G. Morrison, Pastor, Zion Baptist Church & Dr. Roy Anne Neely-Morrison & family, Rev. Yelverton Cox, Rev. Clothie Lockhart, Rev. Sheila Strachan, Rev. Kandies Smith, Rev. Dwayne Williams, Rev. Sherlyn W. Hall, Rev. Lincoln Deal, Rev. Leon Johnson & Rev. Walton Winters & their families, Ministers, Deacons & Evangelists of Zion Baptist Church, Rev. Reginald Charlton, Pastor, Zion Baptist Church, Abraham’s Bay, Mayaguana & Mrs. Lillian Charlton, Rev. Audley Bain, Associate Pastor, Zion South Beach Baptist Church & Rev. Huel Williamson, Interim Pastor, South Zion Church, Betsy Bay, Mayaguana & their families; other special relatives and friends: His Excellency V. Alfred Gray, High Commissioner of The Bahamas to Ottawa, Canada & family, the Hon. Owen C. B. Wells, M. P. for the St. James Constituency & family, Evangelist Harriet Davis & family, Evangelist Josephine Parker & family, Evangelist Beth Stewart & family, the Zion Baptist Church family, Una Emeritha Melberth Charlton, Francis Darling, Ruth Smith & family, Helen Fritz & family, the Deveaux family, the entire Mayaguana family, Vera Deal & Family, Maple Strachan & family, Vanessa Rolle & family, the Family of the late Cassie McPhee, the entire Adelaide Village family, Elaine Toote & family, Veronica Smith & family, the Family of the late Francis Gaitor, Willamae Henfield & family, Lorene Francois, Evelyn Knowles, Franklyn Morrison, Lydia Johnson, Ella Collie, Deanna McPhee, Gloria and Gaye Antoine, Laverne Butler, Jennie & Eleanor & family, Geneva Williamson, the Family of the Late Advira Bain; Leona Dean & Family; special thanks to: Dr. Adrian Sawyer, Dr. Bimal Francis, The Physicians, Nurses and Staff of Accident & Emergency, Female Medical Ward II, the staff of The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, P.M.H., Rev. T. G. Morrison & Zion Baptist Church family, Ingrid Major & family, Sean Moss, Leroy Williamson, Sheldon Gibson, Registered Nurse Melony Dean & family, Administration and Staff of Restview Memorial, Robinson & Soldier Roads. We apologize to any persons who were not mentioned. We are grateful for your support and appreciate all that you have done for us during this time. Viewing will be held in the Celestial Suite at Restview Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium Limited, Robinson and Soldier Roads, New Providence on Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and at the church on Saturday from 12:30 p.m. until service time.
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Funeral Service For Dillion Blain Rolle Jr., 28 of Alexander Boulevard, New Providence, Bahamas, will be held on Saturday, October 31st, 2026, 11:00 a.m. at Hillside Missionary Baptist Church, New Providence. Officiating will be Pastor Darren Bethel assisted by Rev. Florence R. Deleveaux. Interment will be held in Woodlawn Gardens, Soldier Road, New Providence. Left to cherish his fondest memories are his father: Dillion Rolle-Fowler Sr; mother: Sherrine Rolle-Fowler; brothers: Devaughn Rolle-Fowler, Lochan Burrows; grand father: Vernon Burrows, Hubert Talmage Fowler Sr.(Predeceased); grand mother: Delores Gould, Lucille Dell Rolle (Predeceased); god-father: Reginald Johnson, Leonard Panza; god-mother: Monique Meldor, Gloria Thompson; godchildren: Akeemy, Amyra Gibson; special friend: Christal Ferguson, her daughter: Te’Ana Mott; aunts and uncles:Theodore Burrows ,Owen Bell, Peter Sturrup, Latetia Sturrup, Raquel Woodside, Wendy Burrows, Shena Bell,Talmage(Lisa) Fowler, Hubert (Michel) Fowler, Zoletta (Trevor) Johnson, Philippa Fowler, Lynden Fowler, Ginger (Elrod) Hepburn, Niemoller (Sandra) Fowler, Siles Fowler, Samantha Fowler, Anthony (Felisa) Fowler, Deborah Greene, Erica (Roosevelt) Munroe, Dorothy (Anthony) Marshall, Malester (Terry) Winder, Desiree Fowler,Tammy (Harry) Rolle-Hart,Leshae Rolle; Grand Aunts: Evanglist Carnie Rolle, Ms.Terry Rolle; grand uncles: Fletcher Rolle, Garry Rolle; cousins: Ronnisha, Calvanique, Kellisha, Javon Munroe, Drainage Culmer, Theron, Tanisha Burrows, Denadad, Deonte, Kennetha, Chelsea, Owenique,Crystal, Deja, Emma, Latherio, Demetrius, Javis, Asp. Zhivago Earns,Tyla Fowler, Resha Fowler, Shane Fowler, Shania Fowler, Janay Fowler, Aimee Fowler, Damia (John) Gates, Christian Pinder, Trevor Johnson Jr., Faith Johnson, Alyssa Fowler, Nathan Fowler, Paiton Fowler, Paige Fowler, Nathan Fowler, Shawn Fowler, Sarah Fowler, Zahara Fowler, John Rolle, Sirles Fowler, Trey Fowler, Syesha Fowler Lyndira Fowler, Lynnae Fowler Lynniesha Fowler, Elrod Hepburn Jr, Gia Hepburn, Savannah Munroe, Caileigh Dorsett, Camryn Darr, Dorissa (William) Delancy, Tonya Marshall, Melissa Bethel, Jan Williams, Temecia Winder, Terrance (Sharece) Winder Jr., Ricardo, Trenton, Nushell Greene, Aaron Porter.,Travon Stuart-Fowler, Tamia Williams Kenton & Daja McKenzie ,Terron & Chevette McKenzie,Terron C McKenzie,Tershon C McKenzie,Mr & Mrs Kevin Rudon,Keno Rolle,Marilyn Ferguson, Kyla Tinker; Extended family and friends: Stephanie (Wayde)
Hepburn, D elphine (Bernard) Thompson, Larrie Newton, Pastor Agetha (Brian) Cleare, Donalee, Nathaniel (Denise) Brown, Lynwood (Ashley)Brown, Floyd (Angla) Newton, Donnalee Rolle, Leonard Newton, Cardy (Theresa) Newton, Kasson Newton, Landora Colebrooke, Ray Colebrooke, Edison Colebrooke Jr., Thyrann Colebrooke, Deann Colebrooke, Garfield Colebrooke, Interfield Colebrooke, Ivy Joly, Betty Missick, Sharon Burrows, Danny, Kendal, Kay, Eddie, Edith, Kishna, Vintroy, Valentino, Ivo Fowler, Cheryl Miller, Sherry Davis,Jeremy Major Jr, Hillside Missionary Baptist Church, Neville Woodside, Breezes Management and Satff, Paradise Island Beach Club Management and Staff, Class of 2015-Charles W. Saunders Highschool,Rev. Florence Deleveaux-Hillside Missionary Baptist Church,Rev Howard Williamson and the Family of Robinson Morris Chapel. Ronald King and Family, Ann Panza and Family, The parents and staff of the HF Williamson Academy, Pamela Williams, Reginald Johnson and Family, The Mission Baptist Church, The Nassau Village Community. We apologize for any names that may have been inadvertently omitted Viewing will be held in the Serenity Suite at Restview Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium Limited, Robinson and Soldier Roads, New Providence on Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and at the church on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until service time.
Death Notice For
Maxwell Anthony Adderley Jr., 55 a resident of #8Honesty Road, Imperial Park, New Providence, Bahamas, who died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Tuesday, October 21st, 2026. He is survived by his mother: Bloneva Adderley Rolle O.D.; father: Maxwell Adderley Sr.,; step mother: Rosita Adderley; sons: Maxwell Adderley III, Kobe Adderley, Kamani Adderley and Matthias Adderley; daughter: Aalyah Adderley; grandchildren: Amaal Hall, D’Vae Larrimore and Khari Adderley; siblings: Vanessa AdderleyHeild, Eric Adderley, Valentino Adderley and Jenai Adderley and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements are being finalized and will be announced at a later date.
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Funeral Service For Diondrea Kija Symonette, 50 affectionately called “Drea”, “Mama”
of #16 Millar’s Height, New Providence, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, October 31st, 2026, 11:00 a.m. at Bethel Baptist Church, Meeting Street, New Providence. Officiating will be Rev. A. Dewitt Hutcheson. Interment will be held at Lakeview Memorial Gardens, John F. Kennedy Drive and Gladstone Road, New Providence. Left to lovingly treasure her memory is her mother: Betty- Mae Olivia Bain; step-mom: Delores Symonette; sisters: Cordina Kemp, Elder Dornell, Antoinette, and Delladian Symonette; brothers: Christian Bullard, Pastor Garomme Hanna, Edward, Kevin, and Dominic Symonette; sisters-in-law: Joia and Ana Symonette and Edna Hanna; brother-in-law: Superintendent of Police Trevor Kemp; special friend: George Bethel; aunts: Deaconess Daphne Lockhart ( Etienne) Patricia Gardiner (Elisha) Carnie Rolle, Mae Symonette, Diane Bridgewater , Shavonne Storr, Barbie Edgecome and Desiree Bain; uncles: Richard Bain, Anthony Symonette, and Eric Johnson; nieces: Synai Bullard, Felanique and Dornique Capron, Rashae Bowe, Robyn Thompson D’andrea Dorsette, Asjerae Cummings, Miracle, Charity, Rashay, Britney, Edricka, Adriana, Delnecaa, Dominique, Sanai and Dahlia Symonette, Kendia Eulin, and Lavonia Harvey; nephews: Trevan, Tavis, Tacori and Tre’manni Kemp, Garrildo Rolle, Antwoine Cummings, Toric, Kevin, Revonne, Charles Jr., Charleston, Kevin Jr., Devontay, Dominic Jr., and Nathaniel Symonette; numerous relatives and friends including: Chantell Rahming, Dellareece Robinson, Zendall Bain, Iris, Demeritte and Family, Virginia Smith and Family, Deborah Deveaux and Family, Princess Smith and Family, Agnes Mckenzie and Family, Pamela Hunt and Family, Dionne Dean and Family, Jackie Bain-
Glinton and Family, Cynthia Bain-Elliot and Family, Donna Bain Green and Family, Roosvelt Carey, Roslyn Cooper and Family, Dennis and Vanessa Black and Family, Sharon Roker, Mary Mitchell and Family, The Kemp Family, Naomi Pinder, Rebecca Rolle, Paulette Munnings, Janice Lewis Deborah Munnings, Sheniqua Roker, The Bethel Family, Reservist Constable 426 Jareal, Distinguished Lt. Governor Dominic and Edwin Bain, Mathew Sweeting and Family, Amanda Russell and Family Paul Ingraham, Ms. Marietta Collie, Cordero Rolle Delzih and Delzari Robinson, Shirley Pearson and family, John Lewis and Family, Kathy Pinder, Miriam Lockhart, Dr. Nelson and Debbie Clarke, George and Rev. Patricia Bethel and Family, Trevor and Dr. Christina Bethel , Revs. Patrick and Lavette McFall, Mrs. Panzy Miller and Family Diane Smith and Family, Pauline Burrows, the Millar’s Height Community, The Life time friends Group, Sis Sharon Stewart , Rev A, Dewitt Hutcheson, Rev. Jevon Neely, Moderator Ishmael Lightbourne, officers and members of the Bethel Baptist Church Family, and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention. Viewing will be held in the Celestial Suite at Restview Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium Limited Robinson and Soldier Roads, New Providence on Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and at the church on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until service time.
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Hensel Reynold Newbold, 87 a resident of Persis Rodgers Home for the Aged, New Providence and formerly of Orange Creek, Cat Island, Bahamas, who died at the Princess Magaret Hospital on Monday, October 19th ,2026. He is survived by his daughters: Mable Newbold and Candice Bowe; son: Gregory Newbold; siblings: Vernice and Roselyn Newbold, Jaqueline Isaacs, Howard, Hugh, Maxwell, Dotlyn and Princess Newbold; grandchildren: RBDF Garon Bowe and Gary Bowe Jr., Chanice Bowe Munnings, Tennille Hall; great-grandchildren: Jacobi and Jacouri Munnings, Dearron and Chakai Bowe a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral Arrangements are being finalized and will be announced at a later date.
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Funeral Service For Angela Estell Stuart, 67 of Fire Road, North Andros, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, October 31st, 2026, 11:00 a.m. at Mount. Calvary Baptist Church, Lowe Sound, North Andros. Officiating will be Rev. Dr. Ifill Russell assisted by other ministers of the gospel. Interment will be held at Lowes Sound Public Cemetery, Lowe Sound, Andros. Left to mourn are her children: Shenequa and Ketisha Miller; grandchildren: Trevor Jr. and Tenaj Evans, Christy and Niia Miller; sisters and brothers and their spouse: Cyril and Bessilee (deceased), Sabrina and Herman Maycock, Carolyn Knowles and James Lockhart, Berris Barr, Elias and Latoya Griffin, Mackey and Lenamae Knowles, Norman and Deandra Knowles, Martha Knowles; uncles and aunts and their spouse: Lily and Theodora Knowles, Roscoe and Phyllis Knowles, Genieve Benjamin, Benjamin (deceased) and Dec. Mazie Knowles, Holland Griffin, Stanford and Deborah Johnson, Erma Johnson (deceased), Rhoda Miller (deceased), Lenor Evans (deceased), Amy Campbell (deceased), Martha Rolle (deceased), Malvese Bootle (deceased), Maebell Campbell (deceased), Rudolph Knowles (deceased); nieces and nephews: Donell Knowles and Family, Arlene Weir and Family, Tamara Adderley and Family, Humadison Evans and Family, Deandra Whyte and Family, Hermanda and Cordero Robinson and Family, Herman and Jadale Maycock and Family, Hermandell and Family, Ulysses Stuart and Family, Avis and Family; godchild: Gary Brennen; cousins: Patty Rolle and Family, Elrinis (deceased) and Family, Luvance Seymour (deceased) and Family, Fredrick Rolle and Family, Ellavease and Family, Rev. Coralee Fowler and Family, Tammy Riley and Family, Algenor Rolle and Family, Shenitta and Family, Valencia Bootle and Family, Tanya Bowleg and Family, Janet and Family, Joann and Family, Marva and Family, Janice and Family, Wayne Campbell and Family, Joe Campbell and Family, Geron Campbell and Family, Jerry Campbell and Family, Eugene Campbell and Family, Mark Campbell and Family, Lisa Griffin and Family, Sangia Griffin and Family, Shamika Griffin and Family, Sandra and Family, Jerry and Family, Patina and Family, Michelle and Family, Florence and Family, Ina and Family, Drexel and Family, Garland and Family, Tessie and Family, Netta and Family, SherryAnn and Family, Indie and Family, Tanya and Family, Marvin and Family, Roscoe Jr. and Family, Lamont and Family, Perry and Family, Kareem and Family, Neville Dean and Family, Michael and Family, Meko and Family, Dorrie Oliver and Family, Billy Evans and Family, Andy Evans and Family, Dale Evans (deceased) and Family, Ellamae and Family, Loxwell Russell and Family, Sheila Lafluer and Family, Mitchell and Maud Johnson and Family Friends; Diane Smith, Asalee Evans, Rev, Sabrina and Hilliot Moss, Mr. Carlton Bowleg, Hon. Leonardo Lightbourne MP, Minister of Parliament for North Andros, Lauramae Russell, Pearl
Russell, Margaret James, Apostle Agatha Cleare, Renee Colebrook, Rev. Dr. Ifill and Larissa Russell, Francine Russell, Rose Roberts, Linda Williams, Lonnie and Demetrius Storr, Trevor Evans Sr., Warren Munnings, Georgina Seymour, Jandilee Archer, Lisa Evans, Nadene Lewis, Sislyn Farrington, Lucinda Brooks, Janice and Willie Pickstock; other relatives and friends: The Mt Calvary Baptist Church Family, The Fire Road Community, The Lowe Sound Community, The Nicholls Town Community, The Red Bays Community, The Mastic Point Community, Larry Newton and Family, Vanria Taylor and Family, Rev. Vanda Rahming and Family, Dotlyn Treco and Family, Janice Oliver and family, Paula Russell and Family, Richard Miller and Family, Jancine Bowleg and Family, The Northern Star Buriel Society, Tina Butler, Locksley Campbell, Clyde Edgecombe, Clyde Dawkins, Nicholas Russell, Antonette Russell and Family, Duke and Dellarease Miller and Family, Melvern Miller and Family, Cecil Marshall, Rev. Filmore and Vernita Russell, Marie Rolle and Family, The Stuart, Newbolds and Stubbs Family from Cat Island, Daquin Scott and Family, The Water and Sewage Family, Ms. Clara Evans and Family, Mr. Mrs. Harry Strachan and Family, Antonette, Jandilee, Leanna, Meltina Evans and Family, Cleomie Strachan and Family. Viewing will be held in the Celestial Suite at Restview Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium Limited Robinson and Soldier Roads, New Providence on (TODAY) Thursday, October, 29th 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and at Mount Calvary Baptist Church, Lowe Sound, North Andros on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until service time.
Death Notice For Erdman Curtis Deal, 56 a resident of Palmetto Point, Eleuthera, Bahamas who died on at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Wednesday, October 21st, 2026. He is survived by his siblings: Carla Styles, Andy, Alvin and Valdo Deal; nieces: Branae Styles, Andelyse, Sheraze and Kazariah Deal, Janicka Seymour, Aneya Thompson and Destiny Rolle; nephews: Braeden Styles, Drewan, Kyle, Kaleb and Kani Seymour, Alvin Jr., Asher and Jeddiah Deal; aunts: Patsy Grant and Albertha Culmer; uncle: Allan Grant; brother-in-law: Bradbury Styles; sisters-in-law: Widline Thelusma-Deal and Anishka Deal and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements are being finalized and will be announced at a later date.
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Mrs. Theresa Barbara Frith, 64
Ms. Vicky Martell, 83
of Martin Town, Eight Mile Rock, Grand Bahama, Bahamas and formerly of Hatchet Bay, Eleuthera, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, October 31st, 2026, 11:00 a.m. at Abundant Life Church Martin Town, Eight Mile Rock, Grand Bahama. Officiating will be Bishop Carlton Taylor assisted by other Minister of the Gospel. Interment will follow at Harbour West Public Cemetery, Bartlett Hill, Eight Mile Rock, Grand Bahama. She was predeceased by her parents: Joe and Viola Johnson; daughter: Charlene Frith and Sister, Chris Lee. Precious Memories will linger in the hearts of her loving and devoted husband: Charles Frith Sr.; son: Charles Frith Jr.; daughters: Crystal and Christina Frith; step daughters: Tiffany, Eunice Frith Natasha Ferguson, and Susan Grant; grandchildren: Don Stuart, Nikia Frith and Daviah Williams, Charles “CJ” Grant, Latalia and Laveah Edgecombe, Tremya Wallace, Mario and Mickayla Hepburn, King and Sa’Riyah Bain, Demetra Wells, Addnash Morris, Kevin Grant Jr., Stephanique Brown, Charity Rolle and Basilnique Rolle; brothers: Jeffery (Jeanalee) and Berry (Sherona) Johnson, Brian Johnson, George Johnson and RC 3820 Johnson (Calsey); sisters: Reponcal, Margarita, Patricia Johnson and Marita Sawyer; brothers-in-law: Gary and Samuel Frith; sisters-in-law: Jackie Evans, Laverne Deleveaux, Lucille and Joyce Frith; numerous nieces and nephews: Shanderone Johnson (Devaughn) Bowe, Giovanni and Jeffstina Johnson, Donell Lee, Andrea Lee, Sarah and Casey Johnson, Akeam Johnson, Henry Lee (Uleth Williams Lee), Peter and Robert (Conrad) Lee, Kenton (Joyann) Johnson, Chuck, Ricardo, Christopher, Justin, Berry Jr., Jacob and Jeremiah Johnson, Carlton, Casey and Carl Miller, and Lance Stubbs; aunts: Eva (Harry) Burrows and Willamae Laroda and a host of other cousins, relatives and friends including: Clint Forbes, Mikey Hepburn, Christine Johnson and family, Margurita Scavella and family, Adrianna, Felicia, Nelson and Marco Johnson, David Gibson, Tray Laroda, Zsa Laing, Basil and Clinton Laroda, Cecilo, Cecil, and Tawanna Johnson, Taval Bethel, Wilford (Ali) Pinder, Demond Burrows, Dentre and Desmond Burrows; Special family and fhhriends: Geraldine Dean and family, Patsy Johnson and family, Carmetta Dean and family, Deloris Munnings and family, Neely and LG Hepburn and family, Manerva and family, Walter Forbes and Linda Knowles and family, Lexerna Penn and family, Annie Jones and family, Members at Mount of Blessings Church, Pastor Deann Curry and the Members at Oasis of Love Christian Ministry, Honorable Kingsley Smith M.P, Branch #3 of Eight Mile Rock, the Communities of Eight Mile Rock Holmes Rock Grand Bahama, families at Hatchet Bay and Gregory Town, Eleuthera, former CoWorkers of Bahama Princess Hotel, Management and Staff at Cost Rite and Solomon’s, The Management and Staff of Kelly’s Freeport. We sincerely apologize if we have unintentionally omitted anyone’s name. Please know that Theresa was loved by many, and every person who touched her life is remembered and appreciated. Viewing will be held in the “Serenity Suite” at Restview Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium Limited, #11-Coral Road, Freeport, Grand Bahama on Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and at the Church on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until service time.
“Little Santa Claus” a resident of 164 East Beach Drive, Freeport, Bahamas died at the Rand Memorial Hospital, Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas on Sunday, October 25th, 2026. She was predeceased in death by her husband: Ozzie Knowles and her mother: Virginia Husby. She is survived by her sister: Sandy Kaiser; brother-inlaw: Roger Kaiser; niece: Alissa Kaiser; sister: Vivien Johnson Cameron and brother-in law: Hensley Cameron; nephews and nieces: Veoshe and Elcott Johnson, Dee Dee and Nick Riley; great nieces and nephews: Elon and Cotty Johnson, Simone and Cameron Riley; step-children: Owen Knowles, Odessa Knowles and Troy Knowles; special friends/angels: Betty Van Lew and Lorine Miller. Freeport Rotarian; sisters, brothers and friends: Dudley and Katy Seide, Agatha Thompson and Staff at Oceanview, Cheryl Mather, Debbie Borsetto, all the Children of Grand Bahama that she blessed each Christmas. Arrangements for the Funeral Services are being finalized and details will be announced at a later date.
Mr. Barry John Parker, 84 of #5 Ringwood Drive, Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas and formerly of England died at his residence on Wednesday, October 28th, 2026. He was predeceased by his brother, Robin Parker.
Relatives and Friends.
He is survived by his wife: Christine Parker; daughter: Letitia Parker-Knowles (Antoine Knowles); son: Oliver Parker (Theresa Parker); grandchildren: Barry “Bazza” Parker and Nathaniel “Nate” Parker; sister: Trudi Parker; nieces: Jessica Turner, Lydia Dos Santos and Donaldina Ryan; nephew: Laurence North and a host of other Arrangements for the Funeral Services are being finalized and details will be announced at a later date.
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Funeral Service For Mrs. Sylvia Elizabeth Bodye, 89 of #14 Independence Avenue, Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, October 31st, 2026, 11:00 a.m. at Freeport Gospel Chapel, Sanderling Circle and Kite Street, Freeport, Grand Bahama. Officiating will be Evangelist Kevin C T Knowles assisted by Pastor Jermaine Watkins and Pastor H Eugene Thompson II. Interment will follow at the Grand Bahama Memorial Park, Frobisher Drive, Freeport, Grand Bahama. She was predeceased by her husband: Hurie B. Bodye; parents: Joseph Sr. and Mary Young; son: Charles Stubbs Jr.; and sister: Louis Rolle sons: Mark Stubbs Sr. (Nicola), and Evangelist Kevin Knowles (Bridgette Knowles); stepson: Hurie Bodye Jr.; stepdaughter: Daphne Patton (Shawn Patton); grandchildren: Mark Stubbs Jr., Taj Skippings (Charles), Dimargo Stubbs, Ashanti Papageorge (Anthony), Symone Stubbs, Yvonne Rachel Smith, Pastor Jermaine Watkins Sr. (Kylie), Kevin (KC) Knowles II (Justina), and Kara Zubiller (Andre); great grandchildren: Mark’Quan and Ma’Kari Stubbs, Ava Louis, Megan Martin, Zhaves Moss, Jayla and Jermaine Watkins Jr., Kevin (Keo) Knowles III and Kambri Knowles; sisters: J. Maria D. Thompson (Senior Pastor Hartley E. Thompson), and Monique Kemp; brothers: Joseph S. Young (Pearline Young), Anthony Nairn (Sandra Nairn), and Charles Gary Moss (Tamara Moss); nephews and nieces: Ashley Young (Felicia), Fedricka Roberts (Mark), Pastor Randy Thompson (Carolyn), Bradley Thompson (Melanie), Pastor H. Eugene Thompson (Jacqueline), Pastor Philip Thompson (Jacqueline), Anna Maria Moss (Pastor Sterling), Challon Romer (Terran), Nikeia Watson (Harazette), Stacy Demeritte (Erneko), Anthonique Nairn, Jeremy Moss, Tamara Rolle (Sean), Roscoe Kemp Jr., and Dominique Kemp; grandnephews and nieces: Trevon, Timothy and Daniel Young, Lynasha and Dwayne Young Jr., Mia-Jade and Makai Roberts, Jared Thompson (Alicia), Kirsten Brew (Donald), Matthew Thompson (Emily), Chaunte’ Curtis (Neganda), Marisa Thompson, Andrew Thompson, Hartley Eugene Thompson III (Kinyue), Yeled Thompson (Kendra), Keytov Thompson (Dominique), Janae Cash (Naji), Janelle Gray (Peter), Karissa Saunders (Quayton), Katriel Moss, Tavashna and Terrique Romer, Donovan Cox Jr., Zaria and Zaiden Watson, Sayasha Demeritte, Aaliyah Curry, and Dominique Kemp Jr. and a host of other relatives and friends including: Barbara Bullard, Patsy Cooper, Shirley Bain, Naomi Brown, Jenny Benson, Ruthmae, Camille Bullard, Florie, John and Pandora Johnson, Sister Annie Thompson, Rosa, Janet and JoyAnn Johnson, Vaughn and Jalna Bullard, Clenty Hinton, Linda Young, Antoinette Carroll, Stacy Beckles, Sherry Major Harris, Mary Bodie, Arabella Bodie, Pastor Emeritus Rocklyn and
Prescola Barbes, Carlton and Joyce Ferguson, Pamela Seymour, Lamar Humes, Leah Roker, Susan Gardiner, Mervie Knowles and Home Away from Home Staff and Residents, FGC Seniors 70+ Group , FGC Sisters Fellowship, Members at FGC Church Family, Family Members at Gregory Town Eleuthera. Viewing will be held in “The Chapel” at Restview Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium Limited, #11-A Coral Road, Freeport, Grand Bahama on Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and at the Church on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until service time.
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Mrs. Frida “Mom” Nortelus, 85 of #16 Santa Maria Drive, South Bahamia, Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas died at her daughter’s residence on Sunday, October 11th, 2026. She was predeceased by her daughter: Carolyn Nortelus; great-granddaughters; sons: Appollon “PoPo” Jr. and Fritz “Freeze” Nortelus; grandchildren: Audeesha Nortelus, and Anton Jones; greatgrandchild:Princechaz Wright. She is survived by husband: Appollon Nortelus; sons: Pastor Arlington Nortelus Sr., Audley Nortelus Sr. and Remus Nortelus Sr.; daughters: Annette Jones and Irene Nortelus; daughter-inlaws: Apostle Lavonda, Gwendolyn and Natasha Nortelus; grandsons: Arlington Jr., Lavar, Audley Jr., Audantay, Remus Jr., Alton, and Urich Nortelus, Corey Burrows, Geovani, Vashawn, Ahmad, Aaron, Fritz Jr.. Decapprio, Remuchine, Romulus, and Roman Nortelus, and Lordd Cartwright; granddaughters: Ladyaneka Wright, Princess Curry, Anakeisha Audetra, Audliah, Alexandria, Latahazz and Chandra Nortelus, Anaiah Loussaint, Faith and Royal Nortelus; great-granddaughters:Penaie and Ashanae Jones, Empress Dior Wright, Altinique, Aarielle, Aarianne, Reyhann, and Anaiyra Nortelus and Miracle Curry; great-grandsons: Amari and Ashton Jones, Zachai Francis, Anisio Nortelus, Cassidy Beaumont and Kingeloy Wright; brother: Lamonte Noel; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral Service for Mrs. Frida Nortelus will be on Saturday, November 7th, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at Mary Star of Sea Catholic Church, East Sunrise Highway, Freeport, Grand Bahama.
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Funeral Service for Vernice Gibson, 78 a resident a resident of#6 Golden Isles Road, and formerly of Abraham’s Bay, Mayaguana Bahamas, died at Doctor’s Hospital on Wednesday, September 30th, 2026. Funeral service will be held at Bible Truth Ministries, Martin Close off Cowpen Road, Nassau, New Providence, Bahamas on Saturday October 31st, 2026 at 10:00a.m. Officiating will be Pastor Ellison Greenslade, assisted by Reverend Dr. Arthur H. Charlton Jr. Interment will follow at Lakeview Memorial Gardens, John F. Kennedy Drive and Gladstone Road, Nassau, New Providence, Bahamas. Left to cherish her memories are, Daughter: Dr. Janelle Cambridge; Grandson: Jaylin Johnson; Sister: Lillian Carey; Brother: Curtis Gibson; Aunt: Flora Virgil of Miami, Florida; Sisters-in-law: Francetta, Geneva, and Annie Gibson; Nieces: Vanessa Fox, Shakera Carey, Natasha Ferguson, Tanaysha Pratt, Quenna, Quetta, Telcine, Lindsey, Monique, Stacy, Carnetta, Nakia, and Portia Gibson; Nephews: Attorney Cilis Watkins (Nicole), ASP – Kenwood Carey, Julian Carey, Rashad, Anthony, Andrew, Laron, Kiron, Keshon Vano, and Junior Gibson, Darren, Kelvon (Shantia), Alden (Indra), ASP Donovan Gibson (Lakatia), and Sean Gibson; Grand Nieces: Ashira Brown, Bradesha Gardner, Kayleisa and Keanna Carey, Braliyah Gardiner, Brianna, Arianna, and Samara Gibson, Melony and Deanna Gardiner, Bryanne Colebrook, Kensa Gibson, Alfanique, Vaddayisha, Victoria Gibson, Shawnette, Shonette, Rayshawn, Shakina, and Shawnae Gibson, Shaddai Brielle Louidor and Shayliah Shianna Lightbourne; Grand Nephews: Constable 4444 Brawley Gardner (Crystal) Nathan, Connor and Collin Watkins, Doyle Fox, Kenwood and Kemori Carey, Valentio Gardiner, Fritz Sajour, Donovan Gibson II, Kaelin, Jaden and Delroy Gibson, Qadir Hanna, Deshan and Azaire Jeremiah Williams; Godchildren: Carolee McKinney-Pinder, Virlent Moss and Leroy Johnson Jr.; Cousins: Francetha Stuart, Cenetha McKinney, Patricia Brown, Cheryl Oliver, Denice Evans, Retired Chief Superintendent of Police Telinda Missick, Ruby Ingraham, Dr. Persephone Munnings, Alfred McKinney, Retired Magistrate Samuel McKinney, Betty McPhee of Houston Texas, Daseline (Nancy) McPhee, Margaret Virgil, Earnest Virgil, Felton & Kermit Virgil, Renee Glover, Margo, Ricardo, Monique and Kyle Farrington, Keisha Hanchel, Clayton Farrington, Olga, Jenin, Teddy, Ruddy, Irvin, Ina, and Rollington Charlton, Rufus and Jenny Anderson, Victor Brown & Family,
Luden & Judy Gibson and Family, Clifford and Edith McKinney & Family, Herbert & Eloise Burrows & Family, Beverly & Michael Edwards & Family, Harriet Pinder and Family, Rev. Arthur Charlton & Family, Gladys, Angela, Hilda, Charlotte, Myrtle, Richard, Leslie and Ralph Williams, Audley Bain & Family and Stacey Gibson & Family, and Angela Colebrooke; and a host of other Relatives and Friends including: Alexander Pemmy Burrows and Family, Garnet Gray (Angela), Patrick Pyfrom & Family, Terrance and Sheldon Gibson, Elaine and Candacy Pratt & Family Victor Brown and Family, Manerva McPhee & Family, Chester Sawyer, Fanola Wilkinson, Pastor Clinton Josey, Cheryl Burrows, Johnny, Atwell, & the Burrows Family, Lionel and Reginald Charlton & Family, Franklyn & Bridgette Charlton and Family, Ned Brown & the Brown Family, Zendal Charlton, Vernita Ellis & Family, Jerome Forbes (Former District Superintendent), Ivan McPhee (former District Superintendent), Edison and Dr. Ruth Sumner & Family, Winnifred & Hess Brooks, Moss Family, Floyd Farrington and Family, Cindy & Delphene Carey & Family, the Murphy Family, Harvey Roberts & Mrs. Roberts, the Ramkellawan Family, the Watkins Family, the Cambridge Family, Easlie Dean & Family, Paulette Romer & Family, Loxley Forbes, Zorena Woods, Petrona Johnson, Lerlean Christie, Mazie PintardPoitier, Ingrid Cartwright-Bethel, Veronica Cartwright, Evelyn Taylor, Rosetta McKinney-Wilson, Myrton King, Joyce Burrows, Leroy & Ruth Sumner, Clyde Bowleg, Ann Rolle, Linda Evans, Martha Bullard, Wellington Saunders, Kenton & Persephone Sands, Tony Lewis & Family, Vernita Ellis, Collie Family, Pastor Ellison & Leila Greenslade, Alvin Greenslade & Family, Rev. Dr. Ranford Patterson & Family, The Hon. V. Alfred Gray former M.P. MICAL Constituency, Pastor Ellison Greenslade & Family, Rev. Howard Williamson & Rev Thelma Williamson, Zel Pinder & Family, Brooks Family, Charlton Family, McKinney Family, Taylor Family, McIntosh Family, Missick Family, Elane Pratt & Dr. Paula Mortimer, Collie Family, McPhee Family; Special thanks to: Pastor Ellison & Leila Greenslade & the Bible Truth Ministries Family, the Staff and Nurses & Doctors of Doctors Hospital, the HR Learning & Development Team at Baha Mar, The Zonta Club of New Providence, The Zonta Club of Nassau, The Bahamas Literacy Association, the A.M.E. Churches of The Bahamas, The Lucayans of 1969-1972 (San Salvador’s Teacher’s College), the Coopers Town & Treasure Cay Abaco Communities, the entire community of Mayaguana including Teachers, Students, & Staff of the Mayaguana Comprehensive School. Friends may pay their last respects at East Sunrise Mortuary #183 Baillou Hill Road & Cordeaux Avenue from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Friday and again at the church from 9:00 a.m. to service time on Saturday.
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Funeral Service for Brenda Mareta Capron, 68
a resident of Knowles Drive, Faith Gardens and formerly of Fifth Street, The Grove, New Providence, Bahamas, died at her residence, on Tuesday, October 20th, 2026.
Friends may pay their last respects at East Sunrise Mortuary, #183 Baillou Hill Road & Cordeaux Avenue from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Thursday and again at the church from 9:00 a.m. to service time on Friday.
Death Notice for Matriarch Nora Louise McClain, 88
Funeral service will be held at Evangelistic Temple Assembly of God, #15 Collins Avenue, New Providence, Bahamas on Friday October 30th, 2026 at 10:00a.m. Officiating will be Pastor Keno Smith, assisted by other Ministers of the Gospel. CREMATION WILL FOLLOW. Left to cherish her memories are her, Children: Chavan, Renaldo, Patrice, and Dr. Shavonne-Marie Robinson; Adopted Daughter: Malika Turnquest; Grandchildren: Destine and Alearz, Thompson, Chavantè, Tayshaun, Tavian, Ta’Kai,and Saccario Robinson; StepChildren: Tanique Capron, Travis Capron, Tamara (George) Donaldson, Theodora (Charles) Fernander, Nina (Miska) Clarke, Theodore Capron Jr., and Regina Dickenson; Beloved Sisters: Enid Rolle, Loiest Brown, Inez Major, Cheryl Delancy, Cindy Davis, Barbara Delancy, and Lawrencine Knowles; Beloved Brothers: Sherwin and Byron Delancy; Sisters-in-law: Magistrate Constance Delancy and Patience Delancy; Brothers-in-law: Isaiah Lightfoot and Kevin Knowles; Nieces: Denise Moss, Doreen Forbes, Anticha Bain, Deborah Heath, Patrice Varga, Amber Lightfoot, Michelle McCartney, Melissa McCartney-Williams, Sydney Whiteley, Georgianna Delancy, Ashley Cartwright, Hydie Knowles, Cordelia Davis, Deborah Brown, Judith Brown, Marvernette Brown, and Shanell Brown; Nephews: Keith Brown, Otis Brown, Tino Brown, Tracy Brown, Willius Higgs, Patrick Lightfoot, Mario McCartney, Shamark Davis, Perry Delancy, Renato Knowles, Anthon Forbes, John Heath, Trylin Williams, and Larry Whiteley; and she also leaves behind a host of other relatives, extended family members, and dear friends whose lives were enriched by her presence.
a resident of Foster Street, Chippingham, Nassau, New Providence, Bahamas, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Friday, October 23rd, 2026. She is survived by her Children: Samuel (Clavia) McClain, Osborne (Donna) McClain, Sangena, Bernice, and Herman (Jr.) McClain, and Andrew (Patrice) Butler; Sister: Dorene Campbell; Brother: Henry (Virginia) Ferguson; Grandchildren: Theo (Anna), Alexander, Samia, and Clavia II McClain, Jene Curry, Janicka (Drew) Seymour, Herman McClain III, Aaron, Avery, and Amos Gibson, Alexandria, Ashley, and Jonathan McClain, and Shaquille Butler; numerous Great grand children, nieces and nephews; Church of God of Prophecy East Street family, and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements will be forthcoming.
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Death Notices for Claudette Marina Foster-Gardiner, 68
Geneva Judy Hall-Butler, 70
Christina Pricilla Ferguson, 81
a resident of Elizabeth Estates, Nassau, New Providence, Bahamas, died at her residence on Wednesday, October 21st, 2026.
a resident of Winton Meadows, Nassau, New Providence, Bahamas, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Wednesday, October 21st, 2026.
a resident of The Bluff, South Andros, Bahamas, died at her daughter’s residence on Saturday, October 24th, 2026.
She is survived by her Children: Demekas Foster, Faith Gardiner, Lashant Gardiner, and Victor Gardiner Jr.; Sister: Giselle (Charles) McPhee, Patrice (Edward) Romer, Charlene (Leonard) Smith; Grand children: Chardonnay (Andrew) Butler, Craig Moss, Jr., Erin Rolle, and Victor Gardiner III; Great-Grandchild: Heavenly Butler; numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends.
She is survived by her Daughter: Aaliyah Butler; Sister: Rosemary Hall; Brother: Earl Hall, Jr.; Grandchildren: Malachi and Benjamin Butler; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements will be forthcoming.
Funeral arrangements will be forthcoming.
She is survived by her Husband: Apostle Elijah Ferguson; Children: Quebel Ferguson (Miriam), Sharlean FergusonMoxey, Jacklyn Hanna (Rev. Randy), Luther Ferguson (Pandora), Marvin Ferguson, Burnt Ferguson (Annis), Tasha Ferguson-Joseph (Josue), Janice FergusonClough (Ricardo), Talmadge Ferguson (Hischi), Elon Ferguson (Erica), Marcia Ferguson, Christina Ferguson, Endalyn Ferguson-Toker, Shanteka Ferguson-Evans (Emmett), and Florcita Gibson; Thirtysix (36) Grandchildren; Fourteen (14) Great-Grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements will be forthcoming.
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Funeral Service For Matriarch Maglin Forbes, 100 of Mortimer Street, Matthew Town, Inagua, Bahamas and formerly of Bottle Creek, North Caicos, Turks and Caicos Islands will be held at The Zion Baptist Church, Albert and Meadow Street, Matthew Town, Inagua, Bahamas on Saturday, October 31st, 2026 at 11:00am. Officiating will be Rev’d Audrey Burrows assisted by other ministers of the gospel Interment will follow in the Inagua Public Cemetery. She was predeceased by her lifelong partner, her husband: Robert Forbes; son: Humphrey Forbes.
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She leaves behind the generations she nurtured especially her granddaughter: Shakera Forbes (Takeo Cox); great grandchildren: Devontino, Diovanno, Devahgio Brown, Takeo and Te’koa Cox; step daughter: Jappy Forbes; grandchildren: Olive Malcolm- Beckford (Godfrey), Austino Goodman, Christina, Aurely Forbes-Deleveaux (Sean) and Guelma Forbes, Samuel Williams (Ashley), Leonard Forbes (Derenika), Leonardo Lewis and Doralee Williamson; adopted daugher: Monica Simmons; sisters-inlaw: Flexie Jones, Beatrice (Kitchener) Penn, Victoria and Pamela Williams, Stephanie Forbes, Katherin (Bryan) Rolle, Anicka Forbes and Joan Capron; Helen Hendfield; brothers-in-law:Augustine Handfield and Washington Forbes; nephews and neices and their families: Lewellyn, Calvin, Arthur Hendfield, Maxine Munroe, Mary Evans, Terrance, Troy, Tony, Branford (Sherry), Arthur, Godwin (Ruby), Graham, Dwight, Vesta (Margie), Ulean, Patronilla, Valderine, and Pamela Henfield, Alvera (Franklyn) Knowles and Carimenda (Rodney) Ferguson, Lilly, Rufus, Dino, Romeo, Ammerigo, Kevin, Bertram, Idell, Ivy, Darlene, Desi and Antonia; grand nephews, nieces and their families: Carol, Don & Debbie Clare, Lovern Wildgoose, Da’Shann (Malcolm) Adderley; Marcus Evans and the Evans Family; god daughter: Kanchanna Roker; god daughter: Kanchanna Roker; other relatives and friends who became family: Samantha McIntosh, Clarice Bain, Darron McIntosh, Shane Wilson, Leroy Roker (Florida), Rocky and Nette (Turks and Caicos), Vernecia Saunders, Norma Hanchell, Sheena Burrows, Bev Williams, Dean Mullings, Decele Mullings, Dometrius Taylor, Valencia McKinney, Jamie Cartwright, Alfreda Allen, Monique Smith, Sopia Smith; and a host of other relatives and friends. Friends may pay their last respects at the Zion Baptist Church, Albert and Meadow Street, Matthew Town, Inagua, Bahamas on Friday, October 30th, 2026 from 4:00pm – 7:30pm and again on Saturday from 9:00am until service time.
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Funeral Service for Neville Arlington Albury, 97 of Howard Street, Chippingham will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday 1st November 2026 at Zion Baptist Cathedral, East and Shirley Street. Officiating will be Rev. T.G. Morrison assisted by other ministers of the Gospel Interment will follow in the Western Cemetery, Augusta Street. Neville is predeceased by his wife: Florence Barbara Jean; sister: Nora Dorsett; mother: Ethel Rolle; father: Joseph Albury; mother-inlaw: Edna McGregor Albury and son-in-law: Kenneth Bethell. Left to cherish his fond memories are his Children: Dr. Nevillene (Leon) Evans, Claudette Bethell, Cherisse (Charles “Fuzzy”) Moss, Carol Albury, Gilroy (Yvette) Albury; Adopted Son: Kevin Strachan; Adopted Daughters: Rhonda Fortune, Cyd McCartney Saunders & Carolyn Strachan; Grand Children: Hailey (Yocasta), Joshua (Theda) Evans, Keesha Bethell, Aisha (Silbert) Moss Clarke, Charles “Chico”, Aaron Moss, Bjorn Gibson, Nakeisha Burrows, Gilroy Jr. (Melissa) Albury, Ashley (Leslie) Stubbs, & Maya (Deshawn) Fernander; Great Grand Children: Joshua Jayce, Jaylen & Journee Evans, Sanaa & Sai Clarke, Breahn Outten, Kharis & Kharina Lloyd, Solei, Lael & Shiloh Albury, Cameron Stubbs, Zayden Fernander; Sisters-in-Law: Eleanor Butler, Beatrice Albury (USA), Carolyn Hughes (USA); Brothers-in-Law: Patrick Albury and Rudy Albury; Nieces: Camille (Philip) Munroe, Nurse Elaine Poitier (Ft. Lauderdale), Dr. June (Billy) Wilson, Ardette (Jerry) Gartner (Canada), Leslie and Sonia Albury, Janice (Carlton) Taylor, Sandy (Philip) Wilson, Dressler, Natasha & Rissie Albury, Prescil (Craig) Cephas, Shontell (Trevor) Henfield; Sophia & Nadia Albury; Nephews: Patrick (Tanya) Rahming, Bernard “Porky” (Jaunianne), Elder Arnold (Geraldine), Philip (Dr. Janet), Pastor Edmund (Kelsi) Dorsett, Orlando, Dencil, Wayne, Pertino (Talia), Devon (Andrea), Jarel (Lauren) Albury, Kenton (Oswella) Rolle, Aaron Hughes (USA), Antonio Albury (USA); God-Children: Sherri Ellis-Benjamin, Rosemary Fox, Tyrone Wilson, Delicia Stuart, Jermaine Wallace, Kisdra Sawyer; Family and Friends but not limited to: Edsil and Arlene Strachan & Family, Godfrey & Shelia Strachan & Family, The Family of the Late Marcus and Jane Bethel & Family, Former Minister and Representative for the Fort Charlotte Constituency Alfred Sears, K.C. & Family, Clara Roach McPhee & Family, Reverend Cedric and Jenny Smith & Family (Exuma), Reverend Heuter and Prescola Rolle & Family, Mount Thompson Association (Nassau & Exuma), Edward Williams & Family, Mohammed and Josephine Almanla & Family (Florida), Hugh O’Brien & Family, Revin “Dickie Boy” Stubbs & Family, The Family of The Late Ike McKenzie & Family, Basil “Bud” Huyler & Family, Paula Williams & Family, Joyce Bain & Family, Jane Adderley & Family, Marina McCartney & Family, Emil Saunders, James Strachan, Steve Fortune, Arlene and Silbert Ferguson & Family, Garth and Christine Nash & Family, Iris Knowles & Family, The Lightbourn Family (Chippingham), The Family of The Late
Emil & Dorothy Nairn (Chippingham), Mary Stovel & Family, The Family of The Late Agnes Albury, Sylvia Sands & Family (Miami), The Plummers (Delray Beach), Anne Marie Ferguson (Ohio), Charlene and John Neely & Family, Samuel Hunter & Family (Exuma), David Taylor & Family, Dr. Brian Humblestone & Family, Gwen McDeigan & Family, Idris and Gwen Reid & Family, The McKenzies, The Curry Family, The Rahmings, Bernard Hanna & Family, The Lightbournes, The Adderleys (Dorchester Street), Alma “Kiki” Albury & Family, Donna and Winnifred Roberts, Ryan Strachan & family, The Cunningham Lane Family, The Evans Family, The Bethell Family, The Moss Family, The family of the late Rudolph Basden, Maurice & Hester Clarke, Lucy Sturrup & family, Bradley & Donita Ferguson, Roger & Camille Stubbs, Linda North and Lester Fernander, Pedro Perpall & Family, Ephraim Jones & Family; Kevin and Laverne Hanna & Family. The Virgills ( West Street), Nanette Bain & Family (Bimini), William and Deloris Morris & Family, Patrick and Clarice Hanlan & Family, Sylvia Gibson & Family (USA), Lester Smith (Ft. Lauderdale), Clara Gibson & Family, Jessie Wallace, Gerald and Camille Stuart, Greg and Yvette Stuart, Jack and Carolyn Stuart, The Family of The Late Randolph & Constance Peterson, The Family of The late Paul Hertz Albury (Harbour Island), The Family of The Late Joyce Bastian, The Family of The Late Grace Archer, Family of The late Belle Archer (Chippingham), The Family of the Late Errol & Loretta Jackson, The Family of The Late Marguerite Jackson, The Family of The Late Fred & Lila Mitchell, The Late Patricia Carey & Family, The family of The late E.R. Hanna, The family of The late George & Satella Cox, The Chippingham Family, Tezel Butler & Family, Zion Baptist Church Family (East and Shirley Streets), Holy Spirit Church Family (Chippingham), St. Mary’s The Virgin Church (Virginia Street), The Anglican Church of The Epiphany (Prince Charles Drive), Scholar Prep Day School, Whiteleaf Law Chambers, Yvette (Hubert) Coakley, Carl and Vashti Glinton & Family, Hamilton “Yamma” & Cherisse Dean & Family, Jenny Demeritte & Family, Dave Cartwright, Patty Sherman, Catherine Musgrove & Family, Sherrolyn Sears & Family, Dewitt and Pinky Hanna & Family, The late Helen Smith and Family, Sharon Jackson, Dori Horton & Family, Carla Seymour, Sheria Paul & Family, Desiree McCartney & Family, Wendy ButlerFields & Family, Sylvia Beneby & Family, Cheryl Bain & Family, Sharon Deveaux & Family, Della-reese Symmonette, Michael Fernander, Nettica Symonette & Family (Nettie’s Place/Casaurinas); Special Thanks: Dr. Indira Grimes, Dr. Cyprian Strachan, Dr. Leslie Culmer, Dr. Marlene Saywer, Dr. Bismal Francis, Nurse Nikita Colebrooke & doctors of the Fleming Street Clinic, Staff of Island Dental, Staff of Happy Healing Homecare, Dr. Dawn Russell-Hermanns and the staff of Bahamas Retina & Eye Care Services (BRECS), Reverend T.G. and Mrs. Morrison & Family, Father Eric and Jan-Marie Miller & Family, Canon Crosley and Janet Walkine & Family, Canon Delano and Agatha Archer & Family, Canon Atma and Mrs. Budhu & Family, Father Dwight and Nancy Bowe & Family, Archdeacon James and Reverend Angela Palacious & Family and the Staff of Bethel Brothers Morticians; Caregivers: Janelle Brunett, Talisha Adderley, and Kayana Hall. May His Soul Rest In Peace! Friends may pay their last respects at Bethel Brothers Morticians & Crematorium, #44a Nassau Street on Saturday 31st October 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and at the church on Sunday 1st November 2026 from 1:00 p.m. until service time.
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Funeral Service for Jacqueline Emily Clarke, 89 of Beauford Road, Stapledon Gardens will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday 30th October 2026 at Church Of God of Prophecy, East Street Tabernacle. Officiating will be Bishop Branson Gibson assisted by Bishop Hulan Hanna and Bishop Terrance Forbes. Interment will follow in Lakeview Memorial Gardens and Mausoleum, J.F.K Drive and Gladstone Road. Jacqueline is predeceased by her husband: Reuben M. Clarke; daughter: Valerie Clarke; son: Pedro Clarke. Left to celebrate her life and to cherish her memories are her Daughters: Pearlean Alexis, Paulette (Steve) Price, Keva Chandler, Eldece (Harry) Louis; Sons: Kenneth, Sr., Warren and Delon Clarke; Grandchildren: Danielle (Jason) Rahming, Michael (Belinda) Northeast, Autherine Clarke, Kareem (Daphane) Clarke, Kenneth Jr. (Sandy) Clarke, Kenya Thompson, Kendale Clarke, Kenequa Clarke, Carlye Thompson, Kendal Jr., Kamico, Keiland, and Rasheem Clarke, KaVaughan Crawley, D’Ldron (Tempesst) Smith, Delon Clarke Jr., Jade, Dalano and DeMari Clarke; Great grandchildren – 28; Greatgreat grandchildren – 25; Siblings: Dedreanna Bain, Patricia Forbes, Ruby (Bishop Noward) Dean, Veronica (Bishop Rudolph) Bowe, Joseph (Lorna) Johnson, Lydia Miller, Dianne Coverley, Cleo (Ronald) Pratt, Melvern (Leroy) Davis, Dr. Bernadette (Philip) Burrows; Nieces: Andrea and Lavette Bain, Cora Colebrooke, Donnalee Minnis, Velma Clarke; Brenda Forbes, Kathleen Maynard, Patrice Bain, Deshaun Roberts, Kimberly Johnson, Deon Dunbar, Danae Wallace, and Dekira Rutherford, Darnell Johnson, Rashida Pratt, Desheika Coverley, Deleye Thompson, Deshae Hanchell and Danesha Saunders, Dana Mott, Tamarind Isaacs, and Tebby Fisher; Nephews: Frederick, Darren, Terrell and Lamont Bain, Craig and Terrance Forbes, Kevan, Korey, and Kendrick Dean, Demetri and Delmar Bowe, Dominique Johnson, Cleonne Miller, Durante, Damian and Denardo Coverley, Denrick Miller and Damiko Davis; God children: Malvese Capron, Judith Maycock, Kimberly Johnson; Other Relatives and Friends including: Helen (Buster) Bethel, Patrick and Tyrone Johnson, Maryann Higgs, Jennifer Benicourt, and Frances Cox, Rodney and Willard Clarke, Sherine Reckley, Melony Saunders, Kathrina Russell and Arnett Paul, The family of the late Irvin Johnson, Richard Johnson, Victor Johnson and Loretta Huyler, Madam Justice W. Renae McKay, Betty Tulloch & family; Nathalie Bain & family, Thelma Beneby, Paulette Beneby, Bernadette Beneby, & the descendants of the late Bishop Nathaniel & Victoria Beneby, Betty Cox and family, Gloria Brown &
family; Lorraine Elliot, Sandra Gordon, Carole Rodgers, Dr. Cleveland Williams, Shawn Oembler & family, Joan Throne & family, Greg and Audrey Clarke, Mr. Tino, Andrea Eneas, Bishop Branson Gibson & family, Minister Antonio Hanna & family, and the Church of God of Prophecy, East Street Tabernacle family. The Stapledon Gardens family, especially Ms. Cartwright, Ms. Rosemary Brennen, Mrs. Miller, and Ms. Millie; The Golden Girls – Pauline Davis, Debbie Ferguson McKenzie, Chandra Sturrup Styles and Sevatheda Fynes; Workplace & Community Families: Ministry of Tourism family, CG Atlantic family, Cable Beach Police Station, Cross Fit family; Special thanks to: Dr. Cyprian Strachan, Dr. Theodore Turnquest, Dr. Crispin Gomez and Dr. Leonardo Stevens; Caregivers: Maria Quintina, Ann Benolos and Guilande Toussaint. May Her Soul Rest In Peace! Friends may pay their last respects at Bethel Brothers Morticians & Crematorium, #44a Nassau Street on Thursday (TODAY) 29th October 2026 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and at the church on Friday 30th October 2026 from 9:00 a.m. until service time.
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Theda Barbara Godet née Walkine, 86
of Highland Terrace, died on Thursday 22nd October 2026. She is survived by her husband: John Godet; daughter: Donna Darville; son-in-law: Darcy Darville; granddaughter: Dionne Darville; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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Death Notices for Angela Shandernell Pickstock, 55 of North Mastic Point, Andros, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Friday 23rd October 2026.
of East Brooke Road, Highland Park will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday 31st October 2026 at Kingdom Hall of the Jehovah’s Witnesses, Edmund Street, off Dolphin Drive. Officiating will be Brothers Anthony Bridgewater, Trevaughn and Antoine Neely. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Gardens, Soldier Road. His legacy will live on and he will be greatly missed by his wife: Patricia Thompson-Lightbourne; Daughters: Kenria LightbourneSmith and Kenris Lightbourne-Longley; Sons: Kevon, Kemon, Trevor, Kenaz, Kenneth III (Davonne), Tamar and Anfernee Lightbourne; Grandchildren: Dr. Iyandra (Unal) Altun, Nelson Jr. and Theron Smith, Dr. Sian and Sean Kendal II Longley, Kemily, Kemmiah, Kemara, Trevaj, Mikhail, Trevor Jr., Kelvarno, Liam, Kaiden, Natori and Tamara Lightbourne; Great grandchildren: Zahra Bryan and Hazar Altun; Siblings: Altamese (Johnny) Austin, Rosita, Martin, Tonia, Kirkland Lightbourn, Ellen (John) Patton, Mario (Monique), Ricardo (Euneska) Lightbourn, Barbara (Howard Sr.) Bethel and Emmeritta Munroe; Aunt: Shirley Lightbourn-Papageorge; In-laws: Maria, Janet, Elaine and Rebecca Lightbourn, Thomas (Wendy) Talbot, Barbara Fowler and Wendy Morris; Nieces and nephews, grand and great grand nieces and nephews too numerous to mention; A host of other relatives and friends including: Brother James Lightbourn, Children of Robert and Corrine Johnson, Henry Wilfred Gay, Morris Family, Nathasha (Garland) Percentie and family, Jeffrey Thompson, Maxine Lightbourn and family, The Highland Park Kingdom Hall and Jehovah’s Witnesses of the Bahamas, The Community of Bain Town, The Grove West/ Highland Park Community, The Breakfast Crew at Wendy’s University Drive, Dr. Dean Tseretopoulos and the Staff of Lyford Cay Hospital. Friends may pay their last respects at Bethel Brothers Morticians & Crematorium, #44a Nassau Street on Friday 30th October 2026 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and at the church on Saturday 31st October 2026 from 10:00 a.m. until service time.
She is survived by her daughter: Alissa Pickstock; sons: Sanchez and Valdez Gaitor; mother: Margery Pickstock; grandson: Davard Knowles; sisters: Deanamae and Donnamae Pickstock; brothers: Kendall, Jason Kelly, Eugene Sr., Shane and Allan Pickstock; aunts: Ruth Coleby, Ettamae Lightbourne, Eleanor Smith, Ethelyn Pickstock, Naomi and Francis Woodside, Linda Hoyte, Clarinda Williams, Mary Bowleg, Jennamae Pratt and Rozelda Woodside; uncles: Frank and William Munnings, Alfredo Russell, Phillip, Christopher,Frederick and Bruce Pickstock, Bishop Leslie, Gregory, Brian, Larryen, Tyrone, Wardley, Ulrick, Harvey and Whitney Woodside; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
Betty Louise Miller, 78 of Seabreeze Estates, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Thursday 22nd October 2026. She is survived by her daughters: Rochelle and Joy Miller; sons: Freddie Ricardo and Pedro Trevell Miller; grandchildren: Civian Newbold, Rashan Ellis, Freddie (RJ) Ricardo Miller Jr., Rickia Miller, Joshua Miller, Za’cario Miller, Rashad Miller, Kendra Miller, Danielle Miller, Kenya Miller, Kenique Miller, Kenrick (KJ) Miller Jr., Ashley Foulkes-Moss, Alaina FoulkesRolle, Denaj Miller, Skylar Davis; Sisters: Edith Bradley, Maxine Soles, Cleomie Taylor, Anya Taylor, Evang. Shirley Williamson, Sherry Albury, Marsha Pratt, Laura Curry, Sandra Pratt; Brothers: Michael Taylor, Clement Taylor, Andy (Andre) Dames; Aunt: Ruth Major; Uncles: Clifford Barton, Terrell Barton; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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Myrtis D. Newton, “Myrt”, “Mama Newts” Died at her daughter’s residence and was cremated. A memorial service celebrating her life was held on Tuesday, October 27th 2026 at 11 am at the New Way Native Baptist Church on Balfour Avenue where Rev. Dr. Richard L. Hanna officiated. Her life was a testament to resilience, independence, love, and unwavering faith. Her memory will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew and loved her. Left to cherish her memory are, Children: Shirley (Elder Earl Sr.) Bostwick, Arlington B. Sherman II, P. Ophelia Sherman and Dec. Joy (Rev. Dr. Richard L.) Hanna. Grandchildren: Cindy (Bertram Hanna (deceased)), Deborah (Noel Clarke), Lashan, Thalia, Kimberly (Marko Curry (deceased)), Angel, Deshinka, Allendra, Denarika, Princess, Arlington III (Demetria), Earl Jr. (Kevra), Christian (Marva), Brandon (Tonya), Alexander, Allendro, Jamal (Daphne), Nathan and Richard L. II. Great-Grandchildren: Kamia, Traevon, Imani, Noella, Aldrin (Crismeri), Shem, Izmir, Markel, Miguel, Maleya, Aileah, Aitisah, Aaliyah, Amaya, De’Ann, De’Antoin, Daeya, Daylin, Kaiden, Kairo, Alexander, Alexis, Amir, Joylan, Leandra, Harmony, Melody, Blaire and Blane. Great-Great Grandchildren: Ihree, Isaiah, Derrell, Terrell, Isaac, Ah’maya, Shem Jr., Amani, Arianna and Aldriel. Great Great-Great
Grandchild: Ihree Jr. Godchildren: Jerutha Butterfield, Rev. Claudius Bethel. Cousins: The family of the late Luther and Susan Farrington - including Martin, Audrey and Robert Farrington, The family of the late John Farrington - including his wife Aunt Barbara, Gregory, Basil, Emmit, Kevin, Graig, Garth, Lynden, Ricardo, Allison and Ingrid Farrington, the family of the late Aniel and Mary Ranger - including Lloyd, Handsome and Zerlene Ranger, Glendame and Janelle, Majorie and Rhonda, Cheryl and Stan and family, the family of the late Rev. Enid Cooper - including Joyce, Emily, James, Edith Olga, Pauline and Frank, The family of the late Esther Johnson – including Janet and Frank Williams and Family, Shiela Arthur and family, Mary KempFarrington and Family, Alvin Smith and family. Other Relatives and Friends including: The family of the late Bertha Brown and Derici Ferguson. The descendants of the late Brooks A. Sherman Sr., the descendants of the late Arlington B. Sherman I, Bert Sherman, the family of the Late Rev. Dr. Levite and Dec. Yvonne Hanna, the family of the late Bernard and Meryl Bostwick, the family of the late Robertha Godette, Bruce Darville and family, Dainette Cleare and family, Wendell Cleare and family, Sharon Cleare, Nellie Thompson and family, the family of the late Bartlet Bethel – including Xenia, Marcia and family, The family of the late Thomas and Myrtis Farrington, the family of the late Doreen Fowler, Brenda and Joey Turnquest and family, Tyrone Wilson, Alfred Ferguson, Whitney Rolle and family, Paulette Connolly and family, Elaine Adderley and family, Cindy Ritchie and family, Arlean Horton and family, Corrine LaVille, Clarice Bridgewater, Jack Davis and family, Beryl Cummings, Arlene Jervis and family, Don Brennan and family, Charles Thompson and family, The Oakes Field Breakfast Club, Collingwood Armbrister and family, Beth Stewart and family, Millie Cambridge, Deborah Palmer, Tracey Clarke and family, Fredricka Brown and family, Beverley Hepburn, Caldwell Farrington and family, the community of Hatchet Bay - including Carol Pinder, Vernita Johnson, Edith, Wendy and Deborah Hanna and family, the family of the late Lida Scavella - including Levada Ingraham, Katrina Durham and St. Catherine’s Church family, Carolyn Carey, the East Stapledon Gardens Community, the Addison Place, Mt. Pleasant community, The Church of God Cathedral of Praise, Father Bethel of St. Agnes Paris, the Jehovah’s Witnesses Congregation - Theodora Lane, Dolphin Drive Convention Hall and the North Eleuthera Congregation, Bishop Carrington and Dr. Sabrina Pinder and the New Way Native Baptist Church family. Health care support - Dr. Hurbert Orlander, Dr. Lynwood Brown and CWS Nurse, Mikus Mikula, the staff of the Gambier Clinic – including Nurse Rolle (Community Nursing Program), The Scholarship and Educational Loan Division and Information Management (Bahamas) Ltd. We know that our mother, Myrtis (Myrt), has touched many lives during her 100-year sojourn, and we apologize if your name is not listed.
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Death Notices for Wellington Vaughn Bullard, 64
of Sharkway Drive, Freeport, Grand Bahama and formerly of Nassau, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Tuesday 27th October 2026. He is survived by his wife: Sherene Bullard; sons: Wellington Jamaal, Gabriel and Javaughn Bullard; sisters: Regina and Trina; brothers: Warren and Weldon; aunts: Margaret Styles, Rebecca Smith, Virginia English and Fayedora Hanna; uncle: Charles Bullard; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
Meryl Patricia Brown-Desmangles, 83
Arlington Dean Forbes, 71
of South Beach Drive and formerly of Stafford Creek, Andros, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Friday 23rd October 2026.
of Taiga Avenue off Seabreeze Lane and formerly of Mars Bay, South Andros, died on Sunday 25th October 2026.
She is survived by her daughters: Janice Moss, Vivienne Bullard and Sonia Burrows; son: Thomas Desmangles; grandchildren: Jayde and Deja Moss, Tenneil, Jordan and Ethan Desmangles, Tahj Burrows, Jevette, Jade and Jada Bullard; sister: Elva Brown-Coakley; brothers: Shervin and Arnold Brown; and a host of other relatives and friends.
He is survived by his wife: Minister Christabell Forbes; daughter: Khara Tameca Forbes; sons: Arlington James Rolle, Jethro Arlington Forbes; adopted son: Alexander Rolle Jr.; grandchildren: Arlington Jr, Avion, Alyssa, Aiden, JaKai, JaKaiden & Dylann; sisters: Nora Cooper and Oralee Alcorn; brother: Cedric Forbes; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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Funeral Service For Ms. Monnet Maressa Wood, 54 a resident of #137 Market Street, New Providence, Bahamas, will be held at Our Lady of the Holy Souls Parish, Deaveaux and Young Sreets, New Providence on Saturday, 31st October, 2026 at 10:00am. Officiating will be Father Patrick Igwe MSP assisted by Father Stephen Nnadi MSP. Cremation will follow. This precious gem will always glow in the hearts of her children: Antonisha Munroe-Davis (Jonathan Davis), Sante Wood and Denario Wood; grandchildren: Tanaz and Tajh Davis, Prudence Wood; brothers: Ch/Correctional Officer Charles Wood, Kazim and Marvin Wood, Brian (Theresa) Wilmott and Kevin (Lakeisha) Wilmott; sisters: Mia Edgecombe, Felicia and Earlisha Wilmott, Samantha Gray, Marva Storr, Tanya Padgett (best friend), Tiffany Armbrister; nieces: Marvinae, Kazia, Shania and Kimberly Wood, Zyaire Ramsey, Janiyah Deveaux and Tracee Rolle; nephew: Kazim Jr, Khaleed, Keanu Renaldo and Denzel Wood, Brian Jr. and Keanu Wilmott, Shaquille Rolle and Rajah Smith; aunt: Catherine Rosemary Wood-Johnson; uncle: Thomas Gregory Wood Sr.; grand aunt: Ruth Wood-Adderley; aunt-in-law: Bethsheba, Shirely and Melvern Wood; uncle-in-law: Hubert Hepburn; cousins: Sheleta Collie, Inga (Ricardo) Hart, Avril (Harrison) Small, Isabel, Verna, Junese and Tami Wood, Francis (Bernard) Collie, Avis (Eugene) Munroe, Donna (Johnson) Cherry, Tamico (Kenrese) Collie, Georgina Wood, Sharlene Johnson, Tonia (Ken) Bain, Sheila Hepburn, Iona (Michael) Seymour, Jacklyn Seymour, Edmond (Sheryl) Wood, Bradley (Shelia) Wood, Dr. Coplin (Antonette) Seymour, Dario (Avon) Wood, Rodrick, Gregory Jr., Joseph Jr. (Clarice), Ephraim (Felicia), Terrance (Antoinette), Inspector Kent (Myra), Adrian (Monique) Wood, Anthony (Catherine) and Gary Sr. (Lavern) Hepburn, Philippa, Sheena & Kimberly Hepburn, Nadia Dean-Bain, Maria Dean Jean, Agnes Cherry, Arthur Jr., Aaron (Stefka) Wood, Arthura Wood, Nyoshi Curry, Quadelia Taylor, Jasmin, Jonese, Jamero, Ashton Johnson, Shafina (Montgomery) Brown, Jason Alburly, Michael Dean, Deann Huyler, Lorraine Curry, Dorothy St. Claude, Karen Russell and Crystal (Colin) Knight, Christopher Rahming, Oscar and Derek Russell, Cynthia Wood, Kenica, Kino and Keron Wood, Shacara and Destiny Henfield, The Guillaume Wood & Rollins Family; and a host of other relatives and friends including: Sauleen Smith and family, Kayla Hanna, Kenya Bethel, Myra Moncur and Family, Prophetess Linda Davis and family, Victoria Hield and family, Melissa & Adrian Russell, Westel Woodside-Pierre (Gerard Pierre), Patrice Thompson, Patsy Wilson, Peter Outten, Dwight Barr, Alvarez Lockhart, Ramon Hanna, Rudy Mackey, Raquel McKenzie, Perry Winder, Mark Knowles, Daisy Almgreen and Family, Agnes Roker-Farquharson, Vantrice Bowleg, Juliette Greene, Lavon Coley, Pauline Pratt, Joseph Brown and Family, Mac Smith and Family, Simone Wilson, Dale Anderson, Elizabeth Williams, Marilyn Thomas, Jaynell Cox, John George, Tevin Hield, Linda Rolle, Dana Lockhart, Tonique Lewis, Okelle Pugh, Willon Delancy, Jaterah Glinton, Savannah Smith, Kandise Maycock, Lael Johnson, Aaliyah Miller, Trai Pratt and Family, Luke Mitchell, Steven Carey, Alex Henfield, Alfred Taylor, Ms. Sheral Higgins, Ret./Deputy Commissioner Douglas Hanna, Ret. ACP. Warren Johnson, Ch/Supt. Stephen Carey, Ret. ASP. A Kemp, Retired ASP. Cleomi Saunders, Ret/ACP Bernard Bonamy, Floyd Armbrister, Tonia Fernander,
Ret. Supt. Harry Williams, Ch/ Supt. Antonio Munroe, Supt.Bridgette Strapp, Corp. Bruce Chisolm, Ret.Ch/Supt. W Evans, Ret. Ch/Sup. M Mitchell, Ch/Sup. K Neely, Ret. ACP.D. Robinson, Ch/Sup. C. Minus, Ch/Sup. B Styles, Sup. E. Kemp, Sup. L. Barr, Sup. K. Smith, Sup.J. Hall, Sup. E. Oralhomme, Sup. I. Bain, Sup. K. Knowles, Asst. Sup. H. Gray, Asst. Sup. J Rodgers, Asst. Sup. N.Davis, Asst. K. Cleare, Asst. A. Allen, Asst. L. Moxey, Insp. D. Ferguson, Insp. R. Taylor, Insp. A. Ambrose, Insp. G. St Fleur, Insp. D. Adderley, Insp. C. Taylor, R/Ch.Supt. E. Ramsey, R/Ch. Supt Parker, R/Supt. B. Bethel-Fernander, Ret./Supt. Kevin Rolle, Sgt. 2433 Smith, Sgt. Ramon and Cindy Miller, Lionel Whylly and Family, Dotlyn Storr, Pauline Pratt, Patricia Taylor, Cardia Wood, Herbert Duncombe, Sharon Curtis, Dale Anderson,Therese Spence, Bernadette Woodside, Attorney Samantha Miah, Elizabeth Williams, Jevon (Deborah) Delancy, Garcia Joseph, Coretta Darling, Tania Bain, Iris Gaitor, Sioban Rose, Natasha Sweeting, Jason (Edricka) Brown, Renia Moncur, Erica Douglas, The Williams Family, Rhonda Brown and Supt. Natasha Cooper, The Perfume Bar, Central Division Police Station, House of Assembly Members, Vendors of Bay Street Business District, Bain and Grants Town Urban Renewal, Centreville Urban Renewal, Crave Spot, The Members of Our Lady’s Catholic Church, C. C. Sweeting Class of 1988, The Unique Athletics Track Club, The Royal Bahamas Police Force Department & Reserves Department, the staff of Road Traffic Department, the staff of Family Guardian, The Farmland Group, BDOCS Records Department, Members of Revolution Church, The communities of Market Street, the staff of Zanzibar Shipping Company, the staff of Princess Margaret Hospital Trauma and Intensive Care Unit and many others too numerous to mention. The family makes an apology for anyone who was omitted from this obituary. This was an oversight and not intentional. Relatives and Friends may pay their last respects at Eternal Rest Mortuary, #244 Market Street and Oxford Avenue, New Providence on Friday, October 30th, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and again at the church on Saturday, October 31st, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. until service time.
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Mr. Christopher Cooper, 64 a resident of Brice Lane, Mackey Street, New Providence, Bahamas passed away at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Tuesday, October 20th, 2026. He was predeceased by his mother: Emerald Rowena Cooper. He is survived by his children: Christopher, Christian, Chrisnell, Christine and Chrispin Cooper; two brothers: Donald and Jeffrey Cooper; one sister: Janet Johnson; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention at this. Funeral arrangements are being finalized and will be announced at a later date.
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Yvonne Mary Forbes-Pratt, 71 a resident of Quarry Mission Road, New Providence, Bahamas who passed away at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
a resident of Lincoln Boulevard, Englerston, New Providence, Bahamas, was held at Zion South Beach Baptist Church, Zion Boulevard, South Beach, New Providence, Bahamas on Saturday, October, 24th, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Officiated was Reverend Anthony A. Sampson; Pastor: ZSBBC 2nd Vice President, ZUBC. Interment was held in the Southern Cemetery, Cowpen and Spikenard Roads, New Providence. Sidney Jr. is survived by his mother: Jeannise Faustin; father: Sidney Bain Sr.; sister: Abigail Seymour; grandmother: Clothilde Prosper & Marguerite Taylor; grandfather: Jonas Faustin; aunts: Anshra Faustin, Pauline and Guilene Prosper; uncles: Islem Faustin, Roshado and Chance Bain, Geran Green; cousins: Samaria, Jessi, Isabel, Cierra, Esther, Vanessa, Stacy, Shanyde, Kenson, Douby Pierre, Branae Bain, Neko Green, Leander, Trevette, Latisha, Ory Bain, Debbie Ingraham and Kesanaya Dorsett; great grandmother: Ruby Bain; grandaunts: Janice Bain, Barbara Hall and Dianne Munroe; granduncles: Teddy, Hartley and Trevor Bain; Principal: Terez Turner; Teacher: Arianna Dean; god parents: RoseDor Alceus and Parrick Forbes; other relatives and friends: Chrissy Green, Gina Curry, Maxine Young, Lynda Ferguson, Leander Bain, James Cooper, staff at Riu Paradise Island and a host of other relatives and friends.
She is survived by her five daughters: Natasha Johnson, Valentina Forbes, Dorrette Rutherford, Lakesha Rutherford, and Erica Pratt; 17 grandchildren: Rashad Cooper, Nicollette Johnson, Ricardo Sweeting, Petra Todd, Shayne Bethel, Sterlin Bethel, Michale Bethel, Devon Sweeting, Brittney Bethel, Destiney Bethel, Keno Cunningham, Charlesia Rutherford, Nicolas Smith, Tyler Borrows, Darius Pratt, Shara Jervis, and Chad Jervis; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention at this time. Funeral arrangements are being finalized and will be announced at a later date.
Mr. Dennis Calvin Mather Jr., 35 a resident of Lincoln Boulevard, New Providence, Bahamas who passed away on Wednesday, October 21st, 2026 He was predeceased by his parents: Dennis Mather Sr. and Deborah Barrett. He is survived by his wife: Shanika Mather; children: Kadafi Mather and Shakai Mather; brothers: Terrel Barrett Sr.; Calvin Farquharson; Danaz Farquharson and David Bain; sisters: Keturah Bain; Modeline Bissaint (adopted); Latonya Deveaux, Brittney Deveaux, and Fantacia Deveaux; mother-in-law: Saintalise Jean Charles; sisters-in-law: Bridgette Charles; Darline Charles-Jolumau and Frida Baptiste; brothers-inlaw: Jacklyn Charles, Paul Baptiste; and Junior Jolumau, 3 aunts, 6 uncles, numerous nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention at this time.
The family of the late Sidney Bain Jr. wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude and sincere appreciation to everyone who offered prayers, love, kindness, and support during their time of bereavement.Your comforting words, thoughtful gestures, and acts of kindness have been a source of strength during this difficult time. Funeral arrangements are being finalized and will be announced at a later May God richly bless each of you for your love and compassion.
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Memorial Service For Mr. Edward Nathaniel Cleare, 91
a resident of Ambergris Street, Bel-Air Estates, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly of Grand Turks, Turks and Caicos Islands, who passed away at the Sandilands Rehabilitation Centre on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 will be held at Bible Truth Ministries, Martin Close, Cowpen Road, New Providence on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Pastor Ellison Greenslade assisted by other ministers of the gospel. Cremation was held. Edward was predeceased by his parents: Joseph & Louise Cleare; two brothers: Lloyd and Joseph; sister: Franceta; daughters: Gwendolyn Smith and Joan Styles. He is survived by his wife: Celestina Cleare (59 years of marriage); daughters: Jennifer Bonimy (Lionel), Sharon Sawyer, Sherry Cleare; Sons: Edward Cleare Jr. (Tavanna), Michael Cleare (Deborah); grandsons: Kevin & Jermaine Davis, Kendrick Styles, Valentino Moss (Stacy), Willis Hanna, Jamaal Munroe (Bianca), Cedenyo Simmons, Javear Cleare, Antonio Arthur, Sirnate Dean, Sammuel Neily, Kaleb Sawyer, Justin Cleare, Dontae & Denecio Cleare; granddaughters: Valencia Moss, Kendra Styles (Dwayne) Deveaux, Monalisa Styles, Donalee Rigby Williams, Jazze, Jemmany & Jadyn Cleare, Jonaya Arthur, Tenarj Green (“Cookie”), Soraya Cleare; great grandchildren: Rashan, Valentino Jr. & Savanna Moss, D’Adra & Khy’la Deveaux, Kendrick Jr. & Kennedy Styles, Raven Pratt, Malik Douglas, Candice, Brea & Zion Davis,Jamaal Jr. & A’dya Munroe, Raquille Davis Jr., Jayce Cleare, Joniya, Laisha, Janari, Javari, Skyla Dean, Brooke & Blake; sisters-in-law: Maryjane (Rufus) Rolle, Vernetta Cleare; brothers-in-law: Hartmon Stuart (Francetia), Lefred Rolle, Stuart (Monique); Nieces and Nephews: Patrice Cleare, Neil Cartwright, Alexxus Clyde, Reond Munroe, Sylvia Linden, Omar Linden, Denaveio Linden, Timothy Linden, Frances Cleare, Chea Cleare, Clayton Cleare, Ernestine Cleare, Sherika Hamilton, Terecita Ferguson, Rosemarie Cleare Josey, Felita Cheng, Sidney Cleare, Vernell (Elvin) Lloyd, Mrs. Linda Duncombe, Carolyn Sturrup & Brenda Robinson of Grand Turk, Marcian, Peter & Anthony Sturrup, Vincent Rolle and a host of others relatives and friends too numerous to mention at this time. Relatives and Friends may sign the book of remembrance at Eternal Rest Mortuary, #244 Market Street and Oxford Avenue, New Providence on Monday, November 2, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and again on Tuesday at the church from 10:00 a.m. until service time.
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Lamond Brice, 42
of Step Street, Fox Hill, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Friday, October 16th, 2026. He is survived by his Father: Jacob Brice; Step Mother: Sonia Brice; Daughter: Kayla Miller; Brother: Issac Bain; Sisters: Samantha, Melissa, Marissa & Kaylin; Aunts: Claudia White, Malaya & Alma; Numerous Aunts, Uncles and a host of other relatives and friends who will be mentioned at a later date. Funeral arrangements had been entrusted to Evergreen Mortuary located on Village & Parkgate Road.
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of Marsh Harbour, Abaco, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Friday October 23rd 2026.
of Amherstia Avenue, Garden Hills #2, died at his residence on Tuesday, October 27th, 2026.
She is survived by her Mother: Eetrice Delancy; Father: George Forbes; Sons: Marcean George Roberts & Rye Nolan Forbes; Grandparents: Doris Sturrup & Louise Delancy; Brothers: Tarell & Jordan; Sisters: Georgia, Tynnazz, Anna, Serenity; Numerous Aunts, Uncles and a host of other relatives and friends who will be mentioned at a later date.
He is survived by his siblings: Aaron Johnson Sr. & Annell (Alexander) Dillet; Nieces & Nephews: Shalanda, Eltavious Jr., Aaron, Terell, Decoydre, Tyrell Ronnique, Ronnisha, Roneisha, Johnson & Morgan, Madison, Makenzi Dillet; Aunts: Sylvia Taylor, Dianne Gibson, Fredricka Nottage; Uncles: Christopher, Anthony, Deon & Stephen Saunders; and a host of others relatives & friends who will be listed at a later time.
Georquel Deandra Forbes, 36
Funeral arrangements had been entrusted to Evergreen Mortuary located on Village & Parkgate Road.
Cedric Bernard Johnson, 46
Funeral arrangements had been entrusted to Evergreen Mortuary located on Village & Parkgate Road.
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Last Rites For Joseph Jones, 61 of Mangrove Cay, Andros, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, October 31st, 2026 at All Saint Parish, Peats, Mangrove Cay, Andros at 10:00am. Officiating will be The Rev’d Canon Delano Archer assisted by other ministers of the gospel. Interment will follow at All Saint Parish Cemetery. Left to cherish fond memories, Joseph leaves a loving family, relatives and many dear friends who will forever treasure the memories they shared with him are his wife: Lakeva Jones (estranged); son: James Jones; grandsons: James Jones Jr. and Yoshon Jones; grand-daughters: Vivanique, Jameil, Jacquline and Ja’mia; daughter-in-law: Italia Jones; great grandson: Derren Bastian; great grand-daughters: Amelia Bastian and Mariah Major; mother: Virginia Clarke Jones; brothers: Leonard Jones and Wellington Jones; sisters: Theresalyn Burrows, Dellamae Jones, Lizerene Jones and Paulamae Taylor; sisters-in-law: Agatha, Elaine and Sharell Jones; brothers-in-law: Elvis Taylor and Eugene Burrows; uncle: Pastor George (Leanna) Clarke; aunts: Anna Mae Clarke-Rolle, Shirley Clarke, Princess Clarke and Joyous Moxey; nieces: Indera (Omar) Mackey, Eugeina (Franklyn) Butler, Inga (Javardo) Wright, Caroline (Darron) Basden, Ingrid (Gregory) McEwan, Valencia (Elphane) Pierre, Sherquell (Japal) Forbes, Latoya, Iris Gibson, Victornique, Tenille, Janicquer, Lendera, Shanell, Lendrea Jones, Crystal, Charissa Taylor, Theliah Burrows, Josley, Samantha Lightbourne and Ula (Steavie) Francois; nephews: Tamello Pearson, DeAngelo, Leonard Jr., Zane, Tom and Jeremy Jones, Leondre Jones, Tarahan, Eugene Jr. (Khadeshia) Burrows, Leonardo Romer, Jamal (Maika Julie) Jones, Ashton (Andrise), Cordel Jones, Ulrick (Leateka), Charles (Samantha) and Theodore (Monique) Jones; grandnieces: Felicity Butler, Rodnika Elfiete, Essence Pearson, Ava and Miracle Jones, Shuvonya Roberts, Leanna Wright, Alexia, Ghia, Ilyse McEwan, Octavia Mackey, Darria Basden, Kenrica and Keyleaser Moss, Jestina Dean, Dornisha Rollins, Wiltonique Rolle, Brianna, Brenae and Braxtan Lightbourne; grandnephews: Gregory McEwan Jr., Eryn Anderson, Javardo Jr., Jayvon Wright, Carrington Basden, Jeffrey Dean Jr., Marcus Taylor III, Michael Taylor, Oneil, Javar, Temar, Robert, Noah, Jamal Jones Jr., Tonyo Clarke, Ethan Burrows, Deaveno, Ethan Pierre, Camari Deveaux, Delano, Lashown Dean, Clinton Brennen II, Sharrad, Jayden, Justin Forbes, Kshawn and Stevie Francois, Ulrick Jr., T’Rhon, Monty and Israel Jones; great grandnephews: Jeffrey Jones III, Kayne Francois; great grandniece: Sarrai Francois; other relatives and friends: Andrew Jones and Family, Winston Jones and Family, Willis Jones and Family, Trina Jones and Family, Deloris Rolle and Family, Sinclair Forbes and Family, Dwayne and Andrea Deveaux and Family, Zellamae Bell and Family, Patsy Wallace and Family, Glenroy (Prenell) Clarke and Family, Maxine (Howard) Greene and Family, Estella Clarke and Family, Captain Ornald (Maria) Greene and Family, Charlton Greene and Family, Lynden (Laurene) Greene and Family, Edney (Sheryl) Greene and Family, Bertram and Anthony Greene and Family, Barbara (Fancy) Thompson and Family, Brenda Bell and Family, Cleo (Daril) Davis, Daniel, Kevin, Christopher, Mark and Edward Clarke, Amos, Michael, Darron Davis, Maud, Prezetta Wildgoose, Leo Jones and Family, Vanaillan Walker, Macquell Cash, Arriemantha Stubbs and Family, Donna, Bernadette, Claudette, Midamae, Beatrice, Ricardo Jones and Family, the Ministry
of Works Family, Catherine Nairn and Family, Joel Moxey and Family and the entire Moxey Family, the Green Family,the staff of the Mangrove Cay Clinic, and the Community of Grants and Mangrove Cay, Andros. The body will repose at Curtis Memorial Mortuary, Robinson Road & 5th Street Coconut Grove, New Providence (TODAY) Thursday, October 29th, 2026 from 10:00am to 4:00pm and in Mangrove Cay at the church on Friday from 3:00pm-6:00pm and on Saturday from 8:30am until service time.
Marvin Vernon Mackey, 60 of Ross Corner off Market Street, New Providence, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, October 31st, 2026 at Pilgrim Baptist Temple, St. James Road off Kemp Road, New Providence at 11:00am. Officiating will be Pastor Rev. Dr. Leroy N. Major assisted by other ministers of the gospel. Cremation will follow. Left to cherish his memories are his mother: Rose Richards; father: Robert Lightbourne Sr.; sons: Jason and Jarrell Mackey; sisters: Marcia Anthon, Angeline Dames, Dr. Annalease Hermanns, Keva Richards, Rhonda Wright, and Inga Moree; brothers: Wilton Richards Jr., Robin, Robert Jr. and Ryan Lightbourne; brothers-in-law: Charles Anthon, Ryan Dames, Christopher Hermanns and Koji Wright; nieces and nephews: Ryanne, Raven and Ryan Dames Jr., Mariska and Charles Anthon Jr., Cayden Hermanns and Kandice Sweeting; aunts and uncles: George (Carolyn) Rodgers, Charles Rodgers, Lawrence Roker, Thomas Dorsette, Hezlyn Pratt, Mavis Mackey and Enola Morris; cousins: Micheal, Gary, Jason (Monique), Lamon (Alexia) Clark, Bridgeann (Rev. Dr Alfredo) Burrows, Janice, Jason and Edmond Rodgers, Anishka Strachan, Debbie (Andrew) Dorsette, Sharon (Howard) Bowe, Nina (Willy) Floyd, Anthony (Kathy), Donald (Lisa), Mark (Barbara), Patrick (Helen), Howard (Vertez), Bernard (Lisa) and Denise Dorsette, Lynette and Lakendria Roker, Mark and Darrin Rodgers, Keisha Rodgers-Bullard, Ken, Shervyn, Justin and Kim Kerr, Janice Rodgers, Suzanne Fraizer, Francine Butler, Melissa Watkins, Lisandra Whylly, Corrimae Ferguson, Whitney Warren, Jeffrey, Monique and Darren Taylor, Don Rolle, Makeba Ford, Crytal Hicks, Kevin Cumberbatch, Sandra Muggings, Gregory, Albert and Darren Rodgers, Jillian, Gina, Don, Lindell, Terrance and Michael Rodgers, Jacqueline and Terrell Davis, Ginger (Maurice) Grant, Marva Huffman and Akaili Lightbourne; and a host of other relatives and friends including: Pastor Leroy Major and family, Mae Calma- Mackey, Wilton Richards Sr., Merrit & Charlene Storr, Ethan & Theresa Moss, Dewey & Patrice Taylor, Georgette Butler, Apostle J. Cox, The Hermanns Family, Dr. Tanya Pratt, The Awakenings Community Family, Queens College Class of 1982 and The Acadia University Alumni Family. To the many other family and friends, we acknowledge, appreciate, and thank you for your prayers, love and support. We love you all! The body will repose at Curtis Memorial Mortuary, Robinson Road & 5th Street Coconut Grove, New Providence on Friday, October 30th, 2026 from 10:00am to 4:00pm and at the church on Saturday from 10:00am until service time.
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Funeral Service For Marva Laverne McKinney Wright, 57 affectionately called “Reds”
a resident of Wemyss Bight, Eleuthera, Bahamas who died at Sarah Garcia Hospital, Cuba, Thursday, September 17th, 2026 will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 31st, 2026 at Deliverance Faith Ministry, Wemyss Bight, Eleuthera. Pastor Philip Miller assisted by Bishop Ernest Sweeting will officiate. Interment will follow in the Public Cemetery, Wemyss Bight, Eleuthera.
of Ridgeland Park West, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly of St. Ann, Jamaica, died at his residence on Wednesday, October 21st, 2026. He is survived by his wife: Cecelia Small; sons: Joseph Jr., Luther, Kyle, Corey Small and Sean Lightbourne; daughters: Ayhisha Small and Dianna Bowleg; 10 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Curtis Memorial Mortuary and will be announced at a later date.
Left to mourn her passing are her husband: Terry Wright; daughter: Shantia McKinney; grandchildren: Haile and Rashad Payne and Heavenleigh Albury; sister: Andrea Kemp; brothers: Herbert McKinney (Elaine) and Mark McKinney (Tanya); nieces: Katina Kemp, Latoya and Shamar McKinney; nephews: Kirkwood Jr.(Carmesha), Deneko, Christopher, Ricardo Kemp, Herbert Jr., and Steven McKinney; adopted sister: Fleecie McCartney (Kirk), Evalina Nesbit and Melvern Brown (Peter); adopted brother: Devaugh Sweeting; grand nieces & nephews: Ricarra, Khaylen, Sanaya, Kiara, Kirkwood III, Kayliah, Kayden, Kay’jah, Deneko Jr., Derenzo, Deneka, Crishea, Christavio, Ori and Oli Kemp; aunts: Iva Butler, Isabelle Cummings, Evelyn Rolle, and Rachael Miller; uncles: John (Loretta) and Albert (Theresa) McKinney, Anthony (Bernal) and Norris (Loraine) Miller; numerous relatives and friends: Theresa, Bernadette & siblings, Alfred, Theola, Noralee, Cleomi, Mary, Betty-Ann, Katherine, Yvette, Patrice & siblings, Pedro Moss, Jackie, Brenda & siblings, Laura McKinney-Horton & siblings, Brenda Miller & siblings, Shanny Duval & siblings, Sanjay & family, Claire Butler & siblings, Sammie, Cheryl & siblings, Father Bradley Miller & family, Rev. Glen Miller & family, Gina Sands, & family, Hank, Michael Johnson & family, Cord, Josh, Justin, Turan Miller & siblings, Evangaline Nixon, Paula Hall (godmother), Karen Jolly & family, Rosie McPhee & family, Elizabeth Mackey & family, The Kemp Family, Pastor Miller & family, the Moncur Family, Dario Albury, Minister Clay Sweeting & Constituency, the entire settlements of South Eleuthera, and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention. Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at the CHAPEL OF MEMORIES THE NEW COMMONWEALTH FUNERAL HOME INDEPENDENCE DRIVE on (TODAY) Thursday from 9:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m. and at the Church in Wemyss Bight on Friday from 7:30 p.m. until service time on Saturday.
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Funeral Services For Gersham Pratt; Bishop Dwight Ferguson; Pastor Benjamin Pratt (Monique); Lavaris Sean Jamaal Minister Arlene Thompson and family; Dr. Barbara F. Williams; Minister Diane Coverly; Pastor Dale Moss; Amal Henfield; Bishop Kendall Simmons and family; Bishop Arlington Ramming (Karen); Bishop Chesley Finley and Cartwright, 41 family; Emily Cox and family; Pastor Jeffrey Cooper (Flossie); Ivan Thompson and family; Mr. Oswald Moore (Veronica); Pastor Franklin Williams (Minister Diane); Sandra, Kevin, and Antoine Cunningham; Dr. Beulah Farquharson; Minister Elizabeth Kaju; Bishop Jeff Knowles and family; Bishop E. Randy Fraser and Family, the Alleyne family; Ricardo Turnquest; Shadrack Rolle; the COGOP Haven Avenue family; the COGOP Ernest Street family; the wider Church of God of Prophecy family; the Christian Discipleship Ministries International family; the former members of the Church of God of Prophecy’s Children’s District Choir; the Doris Johnson Class of 2003; the St. Andrew’s International School family; the Management and Staff of JALCO Security Concepts; the entire Sunset Ridge community; and the Doctors, Nurses and Staff of the Accident and Emergency Department at Princess Margaret Hospital.
Viewing will be held in the Legacy Suite of Vaughn O. Jones Memorial Center, Mt. Royal Avenue and Talbot Street, New Providence on Friday from 10:00am to 5:00pm and at the Church on Saturday from 10:00am until service time. of Sunset Ridge Road, New Providence, Bahamas who died on Saturday, September 26th, 2026 will be held on Saturday, October 31st, 2026, 11:00am at The Church of God of Prophecy, Life Transformation Centre, East Shirley Street, New Providence. Officiating will be Pastor Emeritus, Minister Dale Moss, assisted by Pastor Benjamin Pratt and Other Ministers. Interment will follow in the Eastern Cemetery, Dowdeswell Street, New Providence. Lavaris was predeceased by his parents: Minister Lincoln Cartwright, Former Assistant Superintendent of the Royal Bahamas Police Force and Minister Eleanor Cartwright. Left to cherish his memory are his brothers: Pastor Lincoln Sinclair Jason Cartwright (Jewel); McDonald Cartwright; niece: Linsey Cartwright; uncles and aunts: Luther Cartwright; Felix Cartwright; Jonathan Cartwright; Gladys Munroe, Clayton Williams Sr. (Natasha); Sharon Adderley; Andrew Tynes; Richard Taylor (Rowena); grand aunts: Naomi Tynes, and Emily Ferguson; cousins and spouses: Deidre Major; Darilyn (Geoffrey) Deleveaux; Olivia Cartwright; Lisa (Franklyn) Ferguson; Evadna Cartwright; Keisha (Cloyd Sr.) Leary; Justin Major; Felecia Munroe; Presley Munroe; Petra Malcolm; Melanie Munroe; Leewood Munroe; Kaley (Erinn); Melissa (Min. Leroy) McClean; Nadine Welsh; Robelto (Annmarie) Deleveaux; Larry; Inez; Stacey; Julio (Cleopatra); Loukiesha, Stephan, and Loukiera Cartwright; Jason and Almondo Cartwright; Lavern, Janet, and Keva Cartwright; Tarnisha Williams; Kashay Williams; Clayton Williams Jr.; Brandeisha Williams; Natario Williams; Kiara Adderley; Donnell Adderley; Donneka Adderley; Kevin (Angelique) Taylor; Brandazzo (Joycelyn) Tynes; Shanarrio Tynes; Annmarie Nash Butterfield; Basil Butterfield Jr.; Dwight Stubbs; Nathaniel Vincent Bain Jr. (Jerlisa Rayanita Bain); and Leading Woman Marine Oshana McPhee; godparents: Pastor Ruthlee Saunders, Leah Mather, Deacon Kirkwood Simmons and Alpheus Henfield; god-sisters: Siobhan Wilson and Vernice Ferguson; numerous other relatives and friends: Bishop Dr. Woodley Thompson and Family; Bishop
Maisoner Odiles, 83 of Gibbs Corner, New Providence, Bahamas who died on Saturday, August 22nd, 2026 will be held on Saturday, October 31st, 2026, 10:00am at Calvary Haitian Baptist Church, East Avenue, New Providence. Officiating Dr. Henry Cher-Aime. Interment will follow in Southern Cemetery, Cowpen and Spikenard Roads, New Providence. He is survived by his children: Risgo, Eugenie, Victor and Mary Claude Maisoner; grandchildren: Rony, Odira, Nerline, Sainise, Ones, Risgonia, Elude, Lukenson and Falina Maisoner; close relatives: Gibson (Linda) Pascal, Anthony (Melissa) Bathelus, Walto Bathelus, Wislet Theophile, Marc Vincent and Family and Christine Dorvil and Family; extended Gibbs Corner family: Lyse and Lisemene Camelus, Trinity Merzius, Aden Nassies, Jaden Cameleus, Kayden Georges, Shania Cameleus, Celimene “Lino” Jean, Jenny Salomon, Jackson Georges, Elmitha Onore, Ma Solo, Nurse Norma and The Gibbs Corner Baker Family; and a host of other relatives, friends, co-workers, neighbours and acquaintances whose lives were touched by his presence. Viewing will be held in the Legacy Suite of Vaughn O. Jones Memorial Center, Mt. Royal Avenue and Talbot Street, New Providence on Friday from 12:00 noon to 5:00pm and at the Church on Saturday from 9:00am until service time.
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Funeral Service For Grant and family, James Hutcheson jr., D’Angelo Griffin, Jim Maynard, Xavier Blair Nottage, 36 Rashad Maynard, Angelo Smith, Travaughn Watson, Ben Moss, of #5 Pratt Lane off Mackey Street, New Providence, Bahamas who died on Monday, September 28th, 2026 will be held on Saturday, October 31st, 2026, 10:00am at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, West Hill Street, New Providence. Officiating will be Father Devereux King assisted by The Clergy. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Gardens, Soldier Road, New Providence. He was predeceased by his loving mother: Donna Nottage. Left to cherish his memories are his father: Rudy Nottage; sister: RudiMarie Bria Nottage; nephew: Riley Pinder; aunts: Teresita Forbes, Michelle Nottage, Gina Nottage, Maureen Catalano, Kelly LockhartGaillard, Rhonda March, Trina March and Dr. Gill GIbson-March; uncles: Stirling and Frederick March And Terrance Thompson; adopted uncle: Michael Fernander; adopted aunts: Henrietta Miller, Charmaine Smith and Kelcine Evans, Deborah Bain and Susan Mackey; grand aunts: Linda Marche, Junette Radjpaul, Katherine Wright, Kirklyn Marche and Beatrice Marche; cousins: Tamar (Kimberley) Poitier, Theodore (Felicia) Nottage, Taisha (Dinero) Lloyd, Denise Thompson, Gavin (Latoya) Nottage, Alyssa Forbes, Theorelle (Brando) NottageStubbs, Ginae Nottage, Ahmad (Partriana) Mcphee, Rashaan Forbes, Tavares Nottage, Mikhial (Javonnia) Mcphee, Tavia Nottage; Stephen and Sabian Catalano, Nichole and Nathalia March, Dylan and Jolie LockhartGaillard, Joshua March and Rhyse March; Ricardo and Cynthia Adderley, Valderez and Tayla Miller, Makyah and Mykyzin Nottage, Amaya Thompson, Cierra and Caleb Lloyd, Tamarion and Xavier Poitier, Ginaer Robinson, Israel Nottage, Krishae, Micah, Malik, Maleia and Harmonee McPhee, Tahmil and Isla Stubbs and Rideja Dames, Shanice Montique and Shenikka Mackey; godparents: Arturo Hutchinson, Patrice Hall, Dr. Sythela Cambridge- Degregory, Stephen Archer; godchildren: Krishae Mcphee,T’Nala Greene, Ly’miah Hepburn; Anwar Jr., Amari, and Amir Ferguson, A’Kaiden Clarke, Thay’Ajanae Davis, Chet Davis Jr., Melody Avah-Marie Clarke, Anthonique Laurel Brooks; his loyal companions: Fluff and Frosty; other relatives and friends including: The entire Nottage and March Families, The Rolle Family, Tamar Greene and family, Valencia Lundy and family, Brandon Demeritte and family, Frankeisha Bosfield and family, Jamal Edgecombe and Family; Mark Clarke, Ian Tynes, Malik Carey, Jabari Roberts, Damon Hudson,Anwar Ferguson Sr, Tenair Brennen, Chet Davis, Rishaad Collie, Davin Johnson, Christian Lightbourne, Deandre Coakley, Diego Major,Khayri St.-Louis, Travis Roker, Royneico Taylor, Jonathan Finalyson, Tro y Sweeting Jr., Holland
Anthony Brooks, Raegan Ross, Richard Cartwright, Keilia Willams and Family, Chase Cornish, Paul Tucker and The Carey Family; The Pratt Lane Community,Nurse Harris and the Dialysis Unit at PMH, The Plaza Crew, SAC Class of 1975, The Bag Boys, One Family Junkanoo Organization, Shell Saxons Superstars, Roots Junkanoo Organization, The Valley Boys and the Genesis Junkanoo Group, Gary Russell and the Music Makers Junkanoo Group, Vernon Rolle and Family,The Taylor Street Family, St Thomas More Class of 2000, Aquinas Class of 2007 and 2011, SRI Roofing Family, Colina Insurance Family, St. Thomas More Church Family, St. Cecilia’s Parish Family, Mr. Lincoln Deal and the FNM Freetown Constituency Family, Stephon, Whitney, Checheka, Symphony, Alex, Ervens, Jaden and the entire Bahamas Association of the Blind and Visually Impaired, Dianne Clarke and Family, Arthur and Dianne Seymour and Family, Barbara Hall, Barabara Turnquest and Family, Crene Pinder and family, Lashon Sawyer and family, Sharon Clyde and Family,SLS Bahamar, Tiara Saunders and Family, Amanda Dean and Family, Shanae Duncan and Family, Chachean Wells and Family, Prince Pinder and Family, Bredia Mather and Family, Arthur Gibson and Family, The Backyard Crew, The Roaming Catholics and many other relatives and friends who are too numerous to name, in celebration of the life of Xavier Blair Nottage. The family would like persons attending the funeral service to wear bright junkanoo colors Viewing will be held in the Legacy Suite of Vaughn O. Jones Memorial Center, Mt. Royal Avenue and Talbot Street, New Providence on Friday from 12:00 noon to 5:00pm and at the Church on Saturday from 9:00am until service time.
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Gary Kelly, 57 of Yamacraw Road, New Providence, Bahamas died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Wednesday, October 21st, 2026. He survived by one daughter: Amelia Kelly; special friend: Tamika Hanna; five step children, two step grandchildren, sisters, brothers, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grand nephews and other relatives and friends. Funeral Service will be announced at a later date.
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Funeral Service For Ms. Roselda Gibson, 63 affectionately called “Ro” a resident of Arthurs Town, Cat Island, Bahamas and formerly of Tobago Crest, Elizabeth Estates, New Providence, Bahamas will be held at St. John’s Native Baptist Cathedral, Meeting Street, New Providence on Saturday, October 31st, 2026 at 10:00am. Officiating will be The Right Hon. Bishop Carrington S. Pinder, General Superintendent assisted by Rev. Carroll Johnson and other ministers of the gospel. Interment will follow in the Woodlawn Gardens Cemetery, Soldier Road, New Providence. Roselda Gibson “Ro” was predeceased by her proud parents: Allen and Esthermae Gibson; brother: Anthony Gibson; son: Roman Cameron Newbold. Roselda leaves behind her beautiful and extensive family who will forever cherish and reflect on her memories common law partner: Mario Newbold Sr.; daughters: Kashia and Maranique Newbold; sons: Jermaine Gibson, Mario Jr., Lamarigo Newbold and Delano Sands; grandchildren: Janae Gibson, Leanne Winder, Lamark Wright Jr., Kaiden Miller, Lashan, Delano Jr., Lareka Coakley and Delani Sands; sisters: Edithmae Gibson-McKenzie, Unay Gibson, Dainette Bonimy, Shantell Farrington and Cordell Hunter; brothers: Brian and Franklyn Gibson, Raymond Strachan of Atlanta Georgia and William Goodman; nieces and nephews: Insp. 2789 Zhivargo Sr., Cleotisa McKenzie, W/Sgt. 3276 Tyronique Lightbourne, Alexandria, Santina, Anthony Jr. Rakeem, Felisha, Rajan, and Franklyn Gibson Jr., Kenaisha and Brian Jr., Farrington, Destinae Pinder, Shantae Simmons, Tariq Black, Shantanika, Angel, Crystal, Shelindra and William Goodman, Perry, Cedell and Britney Hunter, Deangelo, Deveaughn, Delbert and Damicko Bonimy, Arvin Sr. (Lashan) and Arvin Jr., Shawn, Anthony, Dilette, Donovan, Shaquille and Desmond Newbold; adopted children: Vanessa Hunter, Earlin Burrows, Janica Rahming, Joey Storr, Askuel Armbrister, Aaron Wilson and Janelle Lake; bonus sisters: Theadata Ambrister of Atlanta Georgia, Roseanne Johnson and Jacqueline Allen; grandnieces and grandnephews: Dennis, Denero, Tyriko, Malayah Jai, Zhivargo Jr. Zariah, Zhavyah, Skylar Simmon, Francisco, Kaliyah, Skylar, Janiya and Anthia; aunts and uncles: Alfred Dean, Zephaniah (Ritamae) Strachan, Clifton, Neveland, Mizpah and Sonia Gaitor, Daphne Gaitor, Doralyn Gaitor-Bastian, Edith and Pearlene Rolle,
Manique Moss, Eloise Major, Inez Swain and Pearlene Gray; four sisters-in-law: Yvette and Christine Gibson, Tamara Goodman and Patrice; best friend: Deidre Cox; cousins: Alsaida Newchurch, Wendy Ambrose, Prince Dean, Marsha Dean-Williams, Erica Dean, Clarabell Sands, Lindamae Gray, Shakera, Edward, Rico and Nario Strachan, Tanaya Gaitor, Earnest Sands, Tony Farrington, Wilfred Thompson, Edward Sawyer, Rita, Nicky, Shanique Lee, Esther, Natalie Anderson, Alvera Munnings, Monique, Camille, Kim, Terry and Winston; god children: Shantavious Thurston, Alfred Moss, Ashtino Ramsey and Brooklyn Dames; god sister and god brother: Jessie Smith and John Higgs; other relatives and friends: Julie Mackey and Family, Evelyn Dean-Johnson and Family, Glen and Ruth Dean and Family, Corean Rolle and Family, Anthony Rolle and Family, Cora Ann Burrows and Family, Athur Maycock Sr. Rev. Christopher and Rev. Harrison King Sr. and Family, Paula Romer and Family, Rev. Donnie and Corean Newbold and Family and Rev. Berthland and Helena Newbold and Family, Emma Hepburn and Family, Charles Dean and Family, Burke Stuart (Tiger) and Family, Derek Miller and Family, Jerome Forbes and Family, James and Prince Rahming and Family, Sheryl Strachan and Family, Craig Bethel and Family, Renathia Lockhart, Antoyeka Johnson and Family, Irene Ramsey and Family, Bishop Carrington Pinder and Family, Rev. Venis Storr and Family, Rev. Carrol Johnson (Sabrina) and Family, Sybil Cleare and Family, Alex Farrington, Jenniemae Higg and Family, Susan Woodside, Sandra Bowles, Mandy Major and Family, Glen Dean and Family, Melanie Rahming and Family, Joyann Bain, Anteria Lewis, Elizabeth Collie and Family, Margaret Rolle and Family, Neil, Roman and Earl Campbell and Family, Laura Beneby and Family, Daisymae Hunter and Family, Rev. Cecil, William, Desmond Newbold and Family, Dwayne Adderley, Prime Minister Hon. Philip “Brave” Davis Q. C., Hon. Jobeth Coleby Davis, The Gaitor Family, The Gibson Family, The Dean Family, The Anderson Family, The Thompson Family, The Rahming Family, The Newbold Family, The Stubbs Family, The entire Tobago Crest, Elizabeth Estates Family, The entire Arthurs Town Family, The St. Johns Combine Choir, Cat Island District, The Cable/Aliv Corp Staff, Windsor School, Bahamas Immigration Department, AML (Fresh Market) OFB Family, Wendy’s Cable Beach, Assembly Estate, Poitier Family, Allen Family, Cassie Miller & Family, Nenice Smith, Nicola Major & Family, Betty Brown & Family, Webb & Family, Wilson & Family, the entire Cat Island Staff Community, the management and staff of the Cat Island Library, Bahamas Air Staff, the officers and members of St. James Baptist Church Cat Island and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention. Relatives and Friends may pay their last respects at Newbold Brothers Chapel, #10 Palmetto Avenue and Acklins Street, New Providence on Friday, 30th October, 2026 from 10:00am to 6:00pm and on Saturday at the Church from 8:00am until service time.
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Mr. William Tony Percentie, 78 affectionately called ‘Skipper’
died on Tuesday, October 6th, 2026.Service will be held at Wesley Methodist Church, Dunmore Street, Harbour Island, Eleuthera, Bahamas on Saturday, 31st October, 2026 at 11:00am. Officiating will be Rev. Dante Albury Ministerial Moderator for the North Eleuthera Methodist Church Region assisted by Bishop Anthony Dean, Bishop Samuel Higgs and Pastor D. Tavar Major. Interment will follow in the Saint Catherines Cemetery, Chapel Street Harbour Island, Eleuthera. He is survived by his lifelong partner: Valerie Williams; daughters: Karon Barry and Vaunda Percentie (deceased), Tonya Williams (Dave Williams deceased), Mona Percentie, Tenille and Randon Darville, Robyn Percentie and Roche Thompson; sons: Anthon, Brian, Savan, Justin and Jaden Percentie; adopted son: Otto Laing; grandchildren: Dave Jr., Orrien Williams, Anthon Jr. Percentie (deceased) Antonio Percentie, Brian Jr., William and Willson, Monae Miller, T’nae Williams, Kesia, Antonique, Shaniah Percentie and Rhayne Darville; great grandchildren: Draya, Darielle, and Orielle Williams, Antonia and Antonio Jr. Percentie; brothers: Samuel and Glorina Percentie, Paul (deceased) Romel Percentie, Bruce Saunders, Collins, Dan (deceased), Peter and Eva Percentie (deceased); sister: Kathy Percentie, Bernice and Richard Johnson, Pamela and Basil Moss; sister in-law: Regina and Micheal Sealy; brothers-in-law: Hubert and Nicholas Simmons; nieces and nephews: Dexter and Melissa Percentie, Jaime, Jermaine and Shaneka Cartwright, Quincy and Polo (deceased) Novia, Romanda, Tarashia, John, Samantha, Tanya, Denice, Alton, Geraldo, Simone, Beriska Moss, Preshus Miller, Garland, Brittany McIntosh, Mia Pinder, Robert, Peadra, Majage, London, Olivia and Darleka; cousins: Roslyn, Ann, Stephen, Johnny Percentie. Frank, Rosale, Jackswell, Richard, Noami, Maurice, Lydia, Lionel, Gwendolyn, Rend Lantasha, Altinus, Dearlyn, Arrie, Garland, Duke, Floyd, Gleanor, Merriley, Sheila Saunders, Donald, Troy and Courtney Higgs, Sherrie Brice, Carol Jones, Cindy and Ricky Mackey, Humphrey Jr. Leatendore, Elvis, Valarie Nancy, Juanita Percentie, Karen, Catalyn, Barbara, Jean, Martin Percentie Dashael Roberts, Harvey, Roy, Brenda, Wayde, Tony, Ronnie, Sheniqua, Genevive and Hycie; godchild: Ms. Jean Davis; and a host of relatives and friends: Vernon and Tracy Rahming, Tricia Courtney, Stacy Pinder, Romeo White, Juliette and Trevor Seymour, Lavaughn and Trevor Fernander, Vernon and Tracy Rahming, Brenell Nixon, Paulamae Kemp, Marell and Khayyan Minus, Kevin and Carla Rahming, Nathalie Nairn and Family, Bradley and Donita Ferguson Linda and Raymond Rolle. The Glinton Family, D. Elliot Percentie and family, Seanson Grant, Lestina Sawyer, Lapaige, Andrew and Ginger Percentie, Patricia Knowles and family, Brenda Percentie and Family. Rhyna Barry, Pharis and Vernon Knowles, Jasmine Bethel, Keisha Stubbs, The entire Percentie Families in Harbour Island and Nassau, The Percentie’s Farmers Cay Exuma, The Glinton Family, Brougham and Quakoo St. Family
and The Doctors and staff of Princess Margaret Hospital. We sincerely apologize for any names that may have inadvertently been omitted and extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has touched his life and shared in his journey. Whether you called him ‘Tony’ or ‘Skipper’ we are grateful to you for being a part of his life. May His Soul Rest In Peace Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at Newbold Brothers Chapel, #10 Palmetto Avenue and Acklins Street, New Providence (TODAY) Thursday from 8:00am to 12:00 noon and at the Wesley Methodist Church, Dunmore Street, Harbour Island, Eleuthera from Friday 3:00pm until service time on Saturday.
Mrs. Barbara Louise Albury née Symonette will be held at The Current Methodist Church on Friday, October 30th, 2026 at 11:30am. Officiating will be Rev. Dante Albury assisted by Rev. James Neilly. Interment will follow in the Current Community Public Cemetery She was predeceased by her parents: Evelyn and Donald Symonette. Cherishing her memory are her spouse: Rolland Albury; son: Aldred (Junette) Albury; grandchildren: Ambrianna & Judah Albury; siblings and their families: Linda (Roy) Pinder & Family, Ruthie Symonette, Darlene Ollier, Redith (Marilyn) Symonette & Family, Tony (Bonnie) Symonette & Family; extended family and friends: Janice Symonette, Margaret Albury, Derek and Judy Elden, Shirley Weech, Lorna Wells, Stacy Clarke & Family, Amanda Turnquest, Eloise Knowles & family, Dean Albury & Family, Illene Pinder & Family, Howard Rickey Mackey & Family, Carol Pinder & Family, Bonnie Sawyer, Karen Knowles & Family, Linda & Robert Griffin & Family, Rev. April & Deacon Ellis Miller, Bishop Anthony and Tiffany Dean, Global Outreach Ministries, New Vision Church of God, John Wesly Methodist Church, Charles Wesley Methodist Church & Lower Bogue Community Clinic, The Communities of The Current, Current Island, The Bluff, Lower Bogue, Upper Bogue and Spanish Wells and other relatives and friends. May Her Soul Rest In Peace Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at The Current Methodist Church, Current Eleuthera fon Friday from10:00am until service time on Friday.
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Funeral Service For Mr. Rudolph Bethel affectionately called
“Rudy” or “Dolph”
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of James Cistern, Eleuthera, Bahamas, died on Thursday, October 1st, 2026. Funeral service will be held at Global Outreach Ministry, James Cistern, Eleuthera on Saturday, October 31st, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Officiating will be Pastor Orlando S. Thompson (Senior Pastor) Pastor Clarise S. Thompson (Assistant Pastor) Bro. Gregory A. Rolle (Lay Leader MCCA). Interment will followin the The James Cistern Public Cemetery Left to cherish his memories are his wife: Dorothy “Dot” Bethel; son: Nigel Bethel; granddaughter: Nayelli Bethel; brother: Harrison Bethel Sr.; sisters: Gloria Rolle, Delores Newbold, Marilyn James, Ruth Thompson and Velma Forbes; brothers-in-law: Oral Newbold Sr., Edward, Kirk and Cecil Johnson Sr.; sisters-in-law: Daisy Bethel, Lillian Bethel, Wilda Matherand Lorraine Johnson; nephews: David (Christine), Wayne (Wendy) and Clinton Rolle, Harrison Bethel Jr., Brendall Bethel, Oral Jr. and Dale Newbold, Mario Rolle, Myron James, Michael Mortimer, Jerome and Terevas Forbes and Randolph, Reynolds Mather Sr., Otis (Wavney) and Teddy Belle, Leonardo, Leon, Cecil Jr. and Cecillo Johnson; nieces: Alva Rolle, Portia (Michael) Culmer, Antionette (Amithathamd) Jotis, Jacqueline (Theophilus) Wallace, Veoshe (Elcott) Johnson, Kimberly (Cosmo) Caballero, Shandera (Mario) Montisol, Shaunni Williams, Romelia and Neacolla Forbes, Vestina Hepburn, Pila Johnson, Shalese Belle and Teavana Johnson; numerous grand and great-grand nephews and grand nieces; cousins: Frank and Frederick Bethel, Sarah Williamson, Estherlene (Richard) Johnson, Levard (Andrea), Shadrach (Jean), John (Cheryl), Jerry (Timetha) Delores and Hilda Rolle, Boeline Davis, Earl Sr., Napoleon (Brenda), Charles, William, Noel and Edmund Johnson, James Bethel Sr., Berniece Rolle and Ruth Bethel; other relatives and friends including: the children of the late Labon and Emmie Rolle, the late Fred and Leotha Pinder, the late Austin and Esther Johnson, the late Samuel and Hanna Johnson, the late Leroy and Dorothy Johnson, Naomi Mcphee,children of the late Reggie and Florence Belle, children of the late James and Elaine Scavella, the children of the late Leroy and Lida Scavella, Julena “Judy” Johnson, Kenneth Duncombeand Family, Pastor Kirk Gooding and Family, Pauline Fernander, Seymour Johnson, Superintendent Pastor Julian and Latesha Newbold, the Scavella families of Gregory Town and Hatchet Bay, the Mackey and Cambridge families of Gregory Town, Eleuthera, Dr. A. Ajul, Dr. D. Yorke, Dr. Shanique McHardy, the Nurses and Staff at the Hatchet Bay Clinic, James’ Cistern Clinic, Palmetto Point Clinic, Doctors and Nurses at Princess Margaret Hospital, the communities of James’ Cistern and Gregory Town, Eleuthera. If we inadvertently forgot to mention anyone, we do apologize. Thank you for being a part of the life and legacy of the Late Rudolph “Rudy or Dolph” Bethel. Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at the Global Outreach Ministry James Cistern, Eleuthera fon Friday from 4:00pm until service time on Saturday.
of Marigold Road off Joe Farrington Road, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly of Eleuthera Close off market street, New Providence died on Monday, October 12th, 2026 at his residence. Left to cherish his memories are his wife: J’ Achette walkins-McSweeney; three sons: Emmanuel McSweeney Jr., Ishmael McSweeney and Simon Brice; seven daughters: Kenricka, Vanteash McSweeney, Natoya Saunders, Lydia, Berdesha, Ishkah McSweeney and Aaliyah Pinder; twelve grandchildren; three brothers: Elisha, Adam and Assistant Superintenden of Police Mr. Edderson McSweeney; one sister: Helen Adderley; two sisters-in-law: Ann and Sheena McSweeney; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of other realitives and friends too numerous to mention. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date .
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Funeral Services For Garry Orelhomme, 42 A resident of Gardens Hills, New Providence, Bahamas, died at residence on Wednesday, 23rd September, 2026. Funeral service will be held at 11:00am on Friday October 30th, (Tomorrow), 2026, at Victory Chapel Church of Nazarene, East Street & Bahama Avenue, New Providence, Bahamas. Officiating will be Dr. Antoine Saint Louis, Assisted by Rev. Judy Saint Louis and Pastor Michael Telairin Other Ministers of the Gospel. Interment will follow in Lakeview Memorial Gardens Mausoleums Cemetery, John F. Kennedy Drive, New Providence, Bahamas. Left to cherish his memories are his mother: Emillia Orelhomme; girlfriend: Michela; brothers: Nixon, Henry, Terry, Tonio; sister: Tyrika Johnson Orelhomme; niceces: Nikita Pratt, Tyesha Johnson; nephew: Tyson Orelhomme; Other relatives and friends: Victory Chaphel and Dr. Antoine Saint Louis and Family, Eva-and Family, Pastor Frito and Family, Vinny and Family, Jeffery and family, Roseman and Family, Margreat and Family, Celeste and family, Crabs and family, Willy and family, Eli and family, Evelyn and family, Paulette and family, SMG and family. Final thought, you’re current situation is not your final destination. Life is to short to waste time on things that don’t matter; Uncles: Kerva Toussaint, Antony Toussaint, Benoit Orelhomme, Jonas Merisier; cousin: Yanique Petioma, Hermione Petroma, Hyacinthe Petroma, Wilbendy Petroma Fedeline Nove, Felande Nove, Wendy Nove, Wilson Toussaint; Aunts: Jeanne Etienne, Jocelaine Charles, Eliette Estenor, Islanne Mombranche, Olifa Jean Cius, Amcelot Jean Cius, Libertin Jean Cius, Mercela Henrisier, Herrita Henrisier, Ivana Toussaint, Guerla Toussaint, Carol Toussaint, Henry Herniqier; and many other family members and friends too numerous to mention. Relatives and friends may pay their last respect at Rest On Funeral Chapel Ltd. #166 Kenwood Street, Mount Royal Avenue, on Thursday 29th October, 2026, from 10:00pm – 5:00pm and at the church from 10:00am until service time.
Baby Miracle Jenny Stephen, 21 months A resident of Victoria Boulevard, New Providence, died at Princess Margaret Hospital on Tuesday, October 6th, 2026. Funeral service will be held at 1:00pm on Saturday October 31st, 2026, at Victory Chapel Church of Nazarene, Minnie Street, New Providence, Bahamas. Officiating will be Rev. Pastor Georges Saint Julien, Assisted by Pastor Johnny G. Saint Julien and Other Ministers of the Gospel. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Gardens Cemetery, Soldier Road, New Providence, Bahamas. She survived by her mother: Nanese Derival Stephen; father: Pierre Louis Stephen; godmother: Donna Joseph Nikese Guillaume; godfather: Mackenzy Joseph; Belfort Solomon; brother: Wendlyn Stephen Jowendy Stephen; sister: Wengena Stephen; uncle: Ventabe Derival, Cherison Derival, Olisma Derival, Morise Derival, Meristal Derival, Eve Stephen, Jean-Denis Stephen, Jude Stephen, Cefaite Stephen, Jean Edy Stephen; aunts: Justene Derival, Chericia Derival, Renie Derival, Jean-Lisena, Lisette Stephen, Elmary Stephen; cousin: Cleff, Ivensaint, Corinson, Garry, Jude, Kedma, Franklin, Madochée, Deby, Loveson, Roudner, Godley, Jeremy, Josias, Doneval, Prophet Kinsley, Dieusby, Dieunel, Elias, Phodlin, Standly, Chrisna Chamgael, Roudemalie, Neyka, Fabiola, Fedna, Fedeline, Daphne, Julanda, Joudeline, Chedeline, Lina, Linouse, Ertilia, Melane, Julienne, Edeline, Sophonie; family: Magarette, Mitha, Lavira, Navira, Vanese, Grand Marie-Denis Cadet, Nikese Joseph, Raymond, Alex, Donna, Donicka, Christina, Zarica, Dilène, Dilenda, Belfast, Raven, Rosie, Taycha, Prosper, Charles; Relatives and friends: Vision of Deliverance, Rev. Saint-Julien Georges, Pastor Johnny and Family, Angeline, Mentor, Ernes, Sr. Julus Simeus and Family All Vision Family is also remembered by many other family members and friends too numerous to mention There is no Public Viewing.
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Funeral Services For Joseph McPhee, 45 A resident of Malcolm Road, New Providence, Bahamas, died at Princess Margaret Hospital on Friday, October 9th, 2026. Funeral service will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, 31st October, 2026, at Berean Evangelical Church #147 Faith Avenue Carmicahel Road, New Providence, Bahamas. Officiating will be Dr. Jean Paul Charles, Assisted by Pastor Daniel Petit Frere and Other Ministers of the Gospel. Interment will follow in Lakeview Memorial Gardens Mausoleums Cemetery, John F. Kennedy Drive, New Providence, Bahamas. Left to treasure his memories wife: Daniella McPhee; daughters: Jonique McPhee and Jamayah McPhee; adoptive daughter: Dasia Moss; brothers: Andy McPhee, Clansy Christian, and Eric Christian; sister: Brenda Christian; aunt: Clairmoncia PetitHomme; uncle: Moses PetitHomme; cousins: Alex Charite, Emmanuel PetitHomme, Ashlyn Ulysse, Harry PetitHomme, Paulianna Petithomme & Luckenson Monphete; nieces and nephew: Shyan McPhee, Harmony McPhee, and Micaiah Pierre Juste; mother-in-law: Daieula PetitFrere; Father-in-law: Daniel Petit Frere; sisters-in-law: Merline; PetitFrere, Kerline PetitFrere and Jennyca Duclot; brother-in-law: Eric Pierre Juste; aunts and uncles-in-law: Daisy Leger, Julio Leger, and Juna Leger; Other family and friends: The University of The Bahamas family; Benjilena Bethel and family; Renaldo Strachan and family; Johnathan Seymour and family; the Deveaux Street family; the Milton Street family; the Young Street family; and the Oreb Baptist Church family.;To all other relatives, friends, colleagues, and acquaintances whose names may not have been mentioned, your love, support, and presence in Joe’s life are deeply appreciated. You, too, share in the memories and legacy he leaves behind. Relatives and friends may pay their last respect at Rest On Funeral Chapel Ltd. #166 Kenwood Street, Mount Royal Avenue,
on Friday, October 30th, 2026, from 10:00am – 5:00pm, and at the church from 10:00am until service time.
Memorial Service For Elifort Lordeus, 88 A resident of Carmichael Road, New Providence, Bahamas, died at Princess Margaret Hospital, on Saturday, October 18th , 2026. Funeral service will be held at 2:30pm on Saturday, October 31st, 2026, at Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Faith Avenue, Carmichael Road, New Providence, Bahamas. Officiating will be Father Wid Andy Benist Smm, Assisted by Other Ministers of the Gospel. Left to cherish his precious memories are his devoted wife: Sainticile Lordeus; siblings: Terneland Lordeus, Berman Lordeus, Audiles Lordeus, Marielene Joseph, Anelie Nortelus, Jeaie Nortelus, Soufrand Joseph, Balovance Joseph, Wilfrid Joseph, Tony Absolu et Mme Tony Absolu, Elvius Aumélus et Mme Elvius Aumélus, Mme St Martin, Mme Paul Lejuste et sa Femme, Ricaud Joseph, Brenard Joseph (Brena Joseph), Joliket Joseph et sa Femme, Nelson Lordeus, Maguerithe Lordeus, Celie Lordeus, and host of other and relatives and friends. Family and friends may pay their last respect at Rest On Funeral Chapel Ltd. #166 Kenwood Street, Mount Royal Avenue on Friday, October 30th, 2026 from 10:00am-5:00pm, and at the church from 1:30pm until service time.
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Death Notices For Denise Toussaint, 42
Daniel Louis, 46
Marie Valcourt Merzius, 68
A resident of Bacardi Road, Bahamas, formerly of Haiti, died at Famingo Clinic, Carmicahel Road, New Providence, Bahamas on Tuesday, October 20th, 2026.
A resident of Spanish Wells, Eleuthera, Bahamas. died at his residence, on Monday, October 2nd , 2026.
A resident of Butler’s Way, Carmichael, Nassau, Bahamas, died at Princess Margaret Hospital, on Wednesday, October 21st, 2026.
Left to cherish his memories are, wife: Suzette Louis; son of Rozalia Louis; his children: Louis Danioly, Louis Dacheline, Alexandre Dacheca; his mother-in-law: Juslaine Gédéon; his siblings: JeanRicot Destiné; Mrs. Samuel Myrtil, née Marguerite Louis; Mrs. Renold Alons, née Limène Louis; Leonel Georges MarieClaude Georges, Kietel Odenier,Iphola Odenier, Roudeline Ducartel, Leonvil Ducartel; a host of other relatives too numerous to mention.
Left to cherish her memories are, husband: Herzius Merzius; daughter: Sadilia Linda Milfort Talerant; godson: Alery Herzius; brother-in-law: Ferdius Merzius; sisterin-law: Sophia Merzius and the Milfort Family; grandsons: Erick, Derick and Alex Talerant; and a host of other relatives too numerous to mention.
Left to cherish her memories are father and mother: Siduoane Toussaint and Luna Dieujuste; siblings: Elirese,Toussaint, Erick Toussaint, Willine, Dieuvenson Azemar, Mitchly Azemar, Nickles Azemar; friends: Sabrina, Julienne, Julie, Guernise, Lovena, Rosenaydine, Guerline, Melba and Wilder Saint Jean; a host of other relatives too numerous to mention. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Rest On Funeral Chapel Limited.
Funeral arrangements are being handled by Rest On Funeral Chapel Limited.
Funeral arrangements are being handled by Rest On Funeral Chapel Limited.
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Funeral Service For Barry Dennis Riley, 64
a resident of Nicholl’s Town, Andros, Bahamas, will be held on Saturday, October 31st, 2026, 11:00am at Mizpah Baptist Church, Nicholl’s Town, North Andros. Officiating Rev. Dr. Vanda P. Rahming assisted by other ministers of the gospel. Interment will follow in the Nicholl’s Public Town Cemetery. He was pre-deceased by his parents: Clarance and Nathalie Riley; five brothers and four sisters. Left to cherish his memories are his daughter: Kadisha Riley; sons: Barontino and Romano Riley; grandchildren: Kiara, Royalty, Serenity Riley and Haley Hanna; step daughter: Elnicka Burrows; sister: Brenda Riley; brothers: Lloyd, Glen and Leslie Riley; daughterin-law: Patrice Sands-Riley; sisters-in-law: Rowena, Cherry, Ellen, Iris and Dale Riley, Miriam Breynen, Rose, Clara, Nora, Newbold; brothers-in-law: Wentworth Manson and Matthew Davis, Henery and Charles Newbold, nieces: Marina, Caroline, Linda, Theola, Keva, Sherelle, Ginger, Sanchia, Siana, Sherry, Patrice, Shenique, Nadia, Ursula, Tonya, Vanessa, Audra, Romona, Rochelle, Helena, Sophia, Anethra, Kendra, Monique, Natasha, Shameka, Sharron, Latoya, Kimberley, Denise, Nicole, Hope, Katie, Charnell, Cynthia, Catherine, Andrea, Debbie, Tasha, Christina, I’Lisa and Inga Russell, Alyssa Coleby; nephews: Je’rome, Shannon, Dirk, Carlton, Terrence, Sean, Ricardo, Andrew, Tony, Lynden, Wayde, Ernest, Pedro, Eric, Stephen, Godfrey, Malik, Roberto, Ronesto, Kevin, Larry, Michael, Monte, Damone, Fontaine, Glenroy Riley and Janone Russell; godsister: Betty Humes; godbrother: Othneil Dames; and a host of other relatives & friends including: Recaneno Cephas, Scherel Leadon, Lovan Christie, Marva, Perry, Dave, Alberto and Bruno Miller Garrett and Blossom
Neely, Deon, Deardley, Alvin, Jefferson and Barbara Lightbourn, Julian McNeil, Albertha Dames & Family, Archdeacons Hugh and Dr. Jillian Barlett, Mr. & Mrs. Leonard Newton, Sylvia Russell & Family, Garrett Neely Jr, Mr. Hanford L. Rolle, Muriel Dawkins, Marjorie Albury, Ellis Peet & Family, Jacqueline Oliver & family, Rev. Dr. fill Russell, The Christie, Brooks, Peet, Oliver, Treco, and Heastie Families, The Miller Families, Rev, Dr. Vanda P. Rahming & The Mizpah, Baptist Church Family, Michael Colebrooke and family, Gordon Gaitor and Family, Martha Evans & Family, The Bowleg Family, The Henfield Family, The Sumner Family, The Hutchinson Family, The Rahming Family, The Neymour Family, Management & Staff Kamalame Cay, The Nicholl’s Town Community and the Staniard Creek Community, Conch Sound Community and, The North Andros District. Family and friends may pay their last respects at on Friday from 5:00pm until 7:00pm and at the Church of Christ, Nicholl’s Town and on Saturday at Mizpah Baptist Church, Nicholl’s Town from 10:00am until service time.
Death Notice For
Edner Demelvard, 33
a resident of Cowpen Road, New Providence, Bahamas died at his residence on Wednesday, September 23rd, 2026. He is survived by his daughter: Evinique, son: Aiden; two sisters: Edith Estimable and Marie I. Jacques; four brothers: Edrice, Simon, Willy and Pedro, numerous nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date
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Final Rites & Burial For Mr. Franklyn Stuart, 56
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died on Monday, October 19th, 2026 at the Princess Margaret Hospital will be held on Friday, October 30th, 2026, 10:00am at The Chapel of the Saints, Sweeting’s Colonial Mortuary, # 54 Balliou Hill Road, New Providence, Bahamas. Officiating will be Bishop Chadwick James. Left to cherish his memory is his sister: Roseanne Johnson; three brothers: Lorenzo James, Reginald Mackey and Dwight Jones; sisters-in-law: Kuwanna Mackey, Vedra Mackey and Bobbi Freiburger; nieces: Alicia Stuart, Dr. Shanice Fabio, Regina Mackey, Teddisha Mackey and Khadijah James; nephews: Dion Sargent, Christian Sargent, Lorenzo Damian James, Justin Johnson and Xavier Johnson; numerous cousins: especially Sandy Tucker-Banister and Shelia Tucker; adopted family: Pedro Hepburn, Michelle Moore, Yilane Jean Baptiste, Thashla Joseph, Rose-Guerdy Jean, Lionel Davis, Patrice Hepburn and the entire Soldier Rd. Community and other relatives and friends.
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