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Death Notice of A Gem Clement Edward O’Brien, 68
of #3 Norfolk Street, off Shirlea Road completed his final repair, at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Sunday, December 14, 2025. Clement is preceded in death by his: Father: Cyril Edward Alfred O’Brien; Mother: Una Naomi Bostwick; Nephew: Govanni Knowles; Niece: Gayle Knowles; The Radiance of this “Bloodstone of A Gem” will always glow in the hearts of his Two Daughters: Genoa O’Brien and Danae O’Brien-Boyum (Aaron); One Grandson: Chad Edward O’Brien Boyum; One Granddaughter: Jade Elizabeth O’Brien Boyum; One Brother: Gaye Knowles; Two Sisters: Denise O’Brien and Erica O’Brien-Symonette; Four Nephews: Gaye, Gaylord, Georgio and Glenn Knowles; Two Nieces: Aysha Symonette-Fraser and Aliyah Symonette; Other Loving Family and Friends. Celebration of A Gem Service, will be announced when completed. Check our website for updates.
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The Happiest of Holidays to our clients especially in Eleuthera Bahamas for your trust and patronage through out the year. May each of you experience Peace, Love, Joy and humility the true meaning of the Christmas Season. Wishing you a New Year of Happiness, Hope, Prosperity and good Health, God bless you all.
Death Notices For Sweetlin Higgs, 70 Randolph Cash, 49
a resident of Harbour Island, Eleuthera, Bahamas died at the a resident of Fort Fincastle, New Providence, Bahamas and Princess Margaret Hospital on Wednesday, December 10, formerly of Lower Bogue, Eleuthera, Bahamas died on 2025. Thursday, 11th December, 2025 at the Princess Margaret Hospital. She is survived by her 3 children: Owen Higgs, Ovardo Gibson and Gaynell Higgs; 2 sisters: Martlin Higgs and He is survived by his wife: Eldoney Hunter Cash; children: Princess Gardiner; 2 brothers: Rolston Higgs and Daron Randolph Cash Jr. & Santino Cash; father: Ferman Cash; Higgs; and a host of other relatives and friends. niece: Shonell Petty Bowleg; sisters: Aleana Cash, Paulette Cash, Angie Cash, Calamae Cash; brother: Eugene Cash; Funeral arrangements are entrusted to THE NEW numerous, nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles and a host COMMONWEALTH FUNERAL HOME and woll be of other relatives and friends including: The Current Pride announced at a later date. family. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to THE NEW COMMONWEALTH FUNERAL HOME and woll be announced at a later date.
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Funeral Service For
Sheryl Inez Young née Strachan-Demeritte
a resident of Yellow Elder Gardens, New Providence, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, December 20th, 2025, 10:00 am at St. Barnabas Anglican Church, Baillou Hill Road, New Providence. Officiating will be Fr. Roderick Bain. Interment will be held in Lakeview Memorial Gardens, John F. Kennedy Drive, New Providence. Sheryl was predeceased by her parents: Patricia Strachan & Ashton Demeritte I; siblings: Alphonsa Beneby, Dewit Demeritte, Ashton Demeritte II, Allison Demeritte-Collie & Lloyd White-Demeritte; ex-husband: Rowland Young.
Left to cherish her memories are her loving, caring and devoted children at the very end: Delroy, Juno and Rolanda Young; step son: Kendrick Beneby; aunt|godmother: Olvita Strachan; grandchildren: Enrico, Kirsh, Jevani, Tomesha, Parish and Destany; great grandchildren: Keya & Geovani; siblings & spouses: Daphne Rolle, Anthony (Shanta) Richardson, Gregory, Janice & Daron McKenzie, Franklyn Sr. (Beverly) of Philadelphia, Eleanor (Larry) Austin, Linda Poiter, Telcine (Hancel) Pickstock, Kirk & Raymond Demeritte, David (Racquel) Anderson, Stacey (Daniel) Johnson, Vann (Petty-Ann), Christine, Nikita Demeritte, Derek, Deron & Salvana White-Demeritte & Juliette Wilson; nieces & spouses: Yvette Morley, Patricia, Dr. Catherine & Dr. Antoinette Beneby, Leading Woman Marine RBDF Malissa Richardson-Bernard (Akeim); Nurse Antonia (Anwar) Deveaux, Daphne, Shakera McKenzie & Dr. D’Shae McKenzie; Shantel, Christalle, Nickhal, Ariel, Lapetra Demeritte, Jenae Clarke, Tamara, Lyhantelly & Felicia Demeritte, Shena Poiter, Latavia Anderson, Vanessa Johnson, Althea Gaitor, Paulette Beneby, Michelle Barnette, Sharon Clarke, Deborah Rolle-Cash, Joycelyn Rolle, Lynda Rolle-Adderley, Erica Francis, Keya Young, Patrice Woodside, Renee Ladler; nephews & spouses: Kennedy (Barbara), Tyrone, Alphonso Jr., Alexander (Lucita) and Antonio Beneby, Vandyke (Elva) Bethel, D’Shan McKenzie, ASP RBPF Kirk Bastian, Kareem Kirk Jr., Akeem, Cody, Patrick, Johnathan, Jermaine, Raymond Jr. Demeritte, Daniel Johnson Jr., Shaquille Pratt, Robert Sherman, Philp Gordon, Michael Wallace, Foster and Keith Rolle, Bernard, Bently, Marlon, Kranston & Claude Young; grand-nieces & grand-nephews: Dashinique Dames, Timea Scavella and Rashene Morley, Able Woman Marine RBDF Patricka Davis, Matthew Davis, Jalissa Farrington, Heaven Bernard, Arianna, Aria & Ariel Deveaux, Rashae Nottage, Latisa & Lavisa Paul, Branson Taylor, Chaance McKenzie & Demi McKenzie, Mason Cormacho; sisters-in-law: Leaenza Beneby, Domnna Whyms Demeritte; brothers-in-law: Frank Young, Percy (Alma) Young; god children: Kennedy Beneby, Vandyke
Bethel, Daron, Fredrica & Cherica Farrington, Aliyah, Aleacher and Ellie Petty Jr., Shakera Longley; relatives & friends including: May Symonette, Leotha Nixon, Deborah, Kenyon, Tamara Miller & Family, Isadora Moncur, Minister Yvonne Brown & Family, Naomi, Claudette, Judymae, Judith, Anna, Marsha, Robert & Stephen Moncur, Michelle Sturrup, Agnes Romer, Gregory, Randy & Andrew Moncur, Jamal, Ebony & Lamont Nixon, NelToya Rolle, Ernest & Charles Mackey, Beatice Smith & Family, Anthony A. Sweeting & Family, Delores Gould, Randolf “Gogie” Whylly, Silvia & Norma-Jean Russell Fl., Sheila, Tanya, Garry, Nicole and Maeann Demeritte, Joan Demeritte, Kelsey “Smokey” Demeritte Jr. of Fl., Calvin Demeritte, Martha, Cyril, Brenhilda, Patricia and Charmaine Strachan, Marie Ferguson Alfreda Wilson, Stephen Wilson, Cecil Newry, Ivan Missick Sr. & Family, (Sharonda, Milashawn, Diane Bain, Hortense, Angelita Brown and Cheryl Collier of Miami Fl.), Donna, Linda Rahming-Fritzgerald & Family, Barbara Jonson & Family, Philip & Raynard Johnson, Shalinka Lyons & Family, Thomas Ferguson & Family, Kandia Moss & Family, Gennaro Aranha-Sweeting, Walter Farrington, Kurt Stubbs & Family, Charles & Nina Fox, Louise Miller, Michael & Marilyn Cleare, Tracey Ferguson, Viola & Terrance Wallace, Cheryl Stubbs, Richard Lavarity (houseman), Dwayne “Mop” & Dale Shepard (houseman), Jermain Bastian (houseman), Renee Major, Patrice Capron & Family, Ann King, Former Housekeeping Staff of Carnival Crysal Palace, Ellie Petty Sr., Philip Murphy, Kay Francis-Kerr & Family, Manu & Family, Randolph, Denise, Christopher, Monette, Vanessa & Natasha Curtis, Vernice Newbold & Family, Ginger Dames & Family, Gray & Family, Dorsette & Family, Brown’s & Family, Thurston’s & Family, Emmaline Richardson & Family, Ms. Rose, Barry & Garry. Viewing will be held in the Celestial Suite at Restview Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium Limited on Friday from 10:00am to 5:00pm and at the church on Saturday from 8:30 am until service time.
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Emilienne Fleurena, 68
a resident of Jackfish Court, Mermaid Drive, New Providence, Bahamas died at her residence on Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025. She is survived by her daughters: Marie Smith and Eveline Celestin; son-in-law: Grade I Immigration Officer Frederick Smith; grandchildren: Fredricka Smith, Freud Edvard and Richan Thompson; siblings: Mrs. Michael Styles and Dieufort Fleurena and numerous other relatives and friend.
Funeral arrangements are being finalized and will be announced at a later date.
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Ralph Humes Jr., 80
of Carmichael Road, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly of Mangrove Cay, Andros, Bahamas will be held on Friday, 19th December, 2025, 10:00am at Rhodes Memorial Methodist Church, Montrose Avenue, New Providence. Officiating will be Rev. Emily Demeritte. Cremation will follow.
grandson: Senai Humes.
He was predeceased by his one and only son: Wayne Humes Sr.; brothers: Arlington (Bully) Bastian Sr., Octavious Bastian, Lenroy Bastian & Edward Bastian; great
He is survived by his three daughters: Charmaine (Kevin) Johnson, Nadia Humes (Keino), Nichelle (Shavaad) Butler; former wife & mother of his children: Jacqueline Humes-Isaacs; brothers: Bishop Wilfred (Elsada) Bastian, Joel (Joan) Boyd; grandchildren: J’Havier (Dr. Nakirsha) Humes, Keshani (Nevin) Brown, Wayne Humes Jr., Rashad Humes, Marlin Smith, Payton Woodside & Nivaad Butler; great grandchildren: Shiloh, Capri, Amere & Shario Humes; brothers-in-law; Henzil Newbold, Howard (Donna) Newbold, Hugh (Audrey) Newbold; sisters-in-law: Lerlene (Salathiel) Cooper, Vernice Newbold, Roselyn Newbold, Ellen Newbold; nieces & nephews: Steve (Tanya) Bonamy, John (Yolanda) Bonamy, Daria (Timothy) Bain, Melinda (Ron) Johnson, Michael (Kim) Newbold, Godfrey Cunningham, Mark (Anishka) Cunningham, Marv (Kenya) Cunningham, Kavaughnya (Dominic) Pinder, Marvin (Nyoka) Hanna, Terry Dixon, Sherry Cooper, Carla (Ravi) Senanayake, Thane (Micah) Ortez; Janet (Audley) Munnings, Gaye (Ricardo) Dean, Patrona (Clement) Cartwright, Darla Newbold, Darlene (Raymond) Culmer, Darrice Newbold, Damita (James) Cartwright, James (Sophia) Newbold, Darelle (Ryan) Barnett, Donell Newbold, Dr. Hughandra Newbold, Arlington Bastian, Everette Bastian, Andrew Bastian, Dave Bastian, Dwayne Bastian, Craig Bastian, Henry Bastian, Roy Bastian, Wilfred Bastian Jr., Bishop Reginald Bastian, Benjamin Bastian, Prophet Derek Bastian, Darrol Bastian, Debra Andrews, Anita Rolle, Lucean Bastian-Nixon, Denece Derosins, Barbara Burns,
Michelle Gilbert, Winifred Pratt, Diane Curry, Vreka Ferguson, Joycelyn Bastian, Clarinda Bastian, Woman SGT.646 Alice Bastian, Laurene Bastian, Melonie Bastian & Monique Bastian; other relatives & friends including: Forester Bowe & Family, Ivy Hepburn & Family, Prince (Princess) Brown, Deborah Stuart, Keva Knowles, Cheerese Major & Family, Mikeva Lightbourne & Family, Deborah Bastian & Family, Clothie Lockhart & Family, Whitney Bastian & Family, Ross Davis & Family, Themo Stubbs, Ron Murphy, Daisy Hepburn & Family, Llewellyn Hepburn & Family, Neville Curtis & Family, Rosalee Curtis & Family, Kenva Lloyd, Rev. Moses Pennerman & Family, Rev. Mises Pennerman & Family, Zachariah Pennerman & Family, Cyril Pennerman, Rev. Christopher Smith & Family, Brian Brown & The Golden Isles Constituency, The Entire Victoria Point Community, Mt. Zion Baptist Church, The Mangrove Cay Clinic, The Ministry of Finance, Simplified Lending Limited, Top Notch Builders Limited. Viewing will be held in the Serenity Suite at Restview Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium Limited 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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Oral Robert Dean, 68 a resident of Pratt’s Subdivision, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly from Arthur’s Town, Cat Island, Bahamas died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Sunday, December 7th, 2025. He is survived by his wife: Corradell Dean; daughters: Cordelia and Oraleigh Dean; siblings: Alfred, Willard, Glen and Ivy Dean and Evelyn Johnson 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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Trained Clinical Nurse Patricia Ann Lewis, 82
a resident of Treasure Cove, New Providence, Bahamas died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Thursday, December 11th, 2025.
Funeral Notice For
Trained Clinical Nurse Patricia Ann Lewis, 82
will be held on Saturday, December 20th, 2025, 10:00am at Church of God of Prophecy, East Street Tabernacle, East Street and Sunlight Village, New Providence. Officiating will be Bishop Kendal Simons and Bishop Timothy Johnson assisted by other ministers of the gospel. Interment will be held in Woodlawn Gardens, Soldier Road. She was pre-deceased by her parents: Joseph and Carnetta McKenzie; husband: Harvey Lewis; children: Gary and Shaun Lewis and Cleo White. Left to cherish her memories and carry on her legacy are her daughter: Theresa Lewis; grandchildren: Damian, Garinique Sturrup (Natario), Camille (Tina), Tereko, Shaunte’,Jahliesha, Cassidy, Teniel and Steffan; great grandchildren: Daleea, Garrett, Owen, Danesha, Jameko, Kenleigh, Khloe, Tariq, Taylaisha, John Jr and Damian Jr.; adopted children: Uhura peas (Stephen) Woodside, Michelle Rolle, Jermey Stubbs, Marcia Nelson, Sandra Johnson Rose, Min.Anastacia Ferguson-Pratt, Kayla Neely,Rokay and Stacey; step children: Harvey (Crystal) Archelious, Cathrine and Olivia Lewis; sister: Pamela Moss (Basil); brothers: Robyn, Terrance (Joyce), Kevin (Bernadette); sisters-in-law: Agnes McKenzie, Margaret Fergurson, Ella Lewis,
Angela Butler, Cherissie Walker; nieces &nephews: Shenice, Marlon, Alexandra, Latrica, Ovando, Mickelle, Robyn, Jamie, Billy, Tabitha, Keva, Kato, Kenvano, Brea, Naven, Terron, Brittany, Mia, Nicole (Marvin), Kimberley, Shanice, Livy, Stacey, Cynthia (Jean), Ricardo, Norman Jr. (Natassia), Andre’, Deangelo, Edward, Joel, Joey, Emmerson, Runique, Norma, Annissa, Reserve Supt. J. Lorenzo (Asst. Commissioner Janet McKenzie), Adrienne, Julian (Klissa), Abdul, Courtney, Dudley Jr., James Jr. (Tonya), Amanda, Brenda, Trevor, Patrice, Michelle, Sherell and Caranika; Cousins: Tyrone (Chucky)George, Godfrey (Duke), Michael (chicken), Dellarese (Stephen), Christine, Dewitt Henry, Dennis, Angela, Joanne Brendalee, Lolita( Sheldon),Sharon, Stuart, Tina, Mark, Luke, Kim, Beth, Sammymae, Jeanette, Karen, Phillip, Cecil, Kevin, Brenda, Fredrick, Paulina, Darnell, Rhoda, Jennifer, Theodore (Ebby), Stephanie, Senetha, Anthony (Boozie), Millie and Heartlyn Terresita, Monique and Sharon; other relatives and friends too numerous to mention but not limited to: Hycinth Davis, Reorien Rolle, Venus Ryan, Wendy Craig, Minerva Edwards, Helen Miller, Helen Smith, Augusta Mcniel, Rev. Myrtle Goodman, Rosenell Sealy and Family, Mavis Douglas, Elva Nairn, Eulease Munroe, Deno Watkins, Nurse Carolyn Dorsette, Nurse Cherifant, Nurse Sweeting-Butler, Nurse Janice Brooks, Nurse Lucy Hunt, Nurse Fiona Saunders, Jennifer and Rhondia Johnson, The Joseph Family, Pandora Wright and Family, Pastor Dwayne Wright and the Christian Gospel Church Family, Rev. Anthony Newton and Family, The Barr Family, The Salvation Army over sixty crew, The New Covenant Seniors(Birds), Bahamas Holy Bible Mission Church Family, Bishop Timothy and Minister Deanne Johnson, Bishop Sheldon and Min. Shellie Beneby, Pastor Maxwell and Pandora Jones, Minister Denver Dames, Bishop Kendall Simmons and The Blue Hill Road Family and a host of other relatives and friends. Viewing will be held in the Celestial Suite at Restview Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium Limited Robinson & Soldier Roads, New Providence on Friday from 10:00am to 5:00pm and at the church on Saturday from 8:30am until service time.
Death Notice For
Leah Ann Webb, 92
a resident of Anson Road, Stapledon Gardens, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly of Orange Creek, Cat Island, Bahamas died at her residence on Sunday, December 14th, 2025. She is survived by her sons: Brian Sr., Prescott and Ian Webb; daughters: Daphne Webb, Melanie Webb, Donna Edgecombe and Melvern Moss; numerous grandchildren, grand & great grand nieces and nephews 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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Mable Grace Dean-Miller, 60
of Lady Slipper Avenue, Garden Hills #2, New Providence, Bahamas will be held on Friday, December 19th, 2025, 10:00am at Our Lady Of The Holy Souls Catholic Church, Deveaux Street, New Providence. Officiating will be Father Nathaniel Ogar. Interment will be held at the Catholic Cemetery, Tyler Street, New Providence.
The Myriad of people that will miss Mable include her husband: Dennis Miller; mother: Audrey Dean; children: Rayann Leu-brunson, Johann Miller and Meres Miller; son-in-law: Kevin LeuBrunson Jr.; grandchildren: Keyori & Kyrie Leu-Brunson; brothers: Marco Roberts Sr. and Romeal Russell Sr.; brothers-in-law: Franklin McMinns I and Dennis Brown; sisters-in-law: Monalisa Roberts, Janet Flowers, Monique Brown, Marina Jolly, Helen McMinns; adopted daughters: Yecintha Miller, Danzera Miller and Jennifer Miller; nephews: Michael Roberts, Marco Antonio Roberts, Romeal Russell II, Marcus Roberts, Marco Roberts II, Deyvonne Harris, Ricardo Jolly, Stedman Jolly, Jermaine, Sheldon at Shield McMinns, Adrien and Prince Rolle, Mario Pratt; nephews-in-law: Seth Dorilien Sr., Ricardo McQueen; uncles: Paul Frazier Sr., John Frazier; aunts: Antoinette Fernander, Monique Cartwright; nieces: lesha White, Shandera Edgecombe, Simone Russell, Esther, Denise and Pamela Rolle, Emily Munnings, Shaniqua Key, Sophia and Henricka Mcminns, Alicia Jolly; cousins: Judy Frazier, Monique, Deandra, and Davion Fernander, Robert Jones, Kathera Jones-Dickerson, Cameron Jones and Renaldo Sweeting, Paul Fraizer Jr., Tiara, Anthony Forbes and family, Alex, Rashad, Dion Frazier; and a host of other relatives and friends including: Clayton Fernander & family, Carlos Dievieull & family, Cindy Davis and family, Bernice Fernander and family, Sonya Delaney and family, Keva Edgecombe and family. Julie Forbes and family, The Kemp Road Community, Christine Johnson and family, Mildred Adderley and family, Ms. Edith and family, Coleen and family, Gregory, Delvin, The Point Restaurant staff, Stars Cafe staff, Poseidons Table staff, the Room Service department and the rest of The Atlantis Family, The Palm Tree Estates Community, Father Nathaniel Ogar and members of the Our Lady’s and St. Francis Parish and doctors and staff of the Princess Margaret Hospital. Viewing will be held in the Serenity Suite at Restview Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium Limited on (TODAY) Thursday from 10:00am to 5:00pm and at the church on Friday from 8:30)am until service time.
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Reverend Ismae Davis, 79 affectionately called “Mother”
of Western New Providence and formerly of Rolletown, Exuma, Bahamas, entered into eternal rest on Friday, December 12th, 2025. She was predeceased by her parents: The Late Reverend George Strachan and Mother Leah Strachan and her husband: His Grace, The Late Bishop B. Wenith Davis
Left to cherish and celebrate her life and legacy are her sons: Ray (Adrian) and Cohen Davis, J. Ronald Darville, Minister Gerard King (Diandra) and Reverend Ezra Russell (Wendy); daughters: Dr. Raquel Davis-Hall (Bruno), Rev. Dr. Shenique A. Davis and Diane Armbrister (Warren); grandchildren: Ashlyn Brenae Hall, Tyler Bernard Hall, Zyon-Ray Davis, Alexandra Wells, Zykia White, Arsenio, Allegra and Alanis Armbrister, Felecia, Ethera and Tre Russell; great grandchildren: Zenayah, Keithron, Jamarion, Trevon; brothers and sisters: Elder Godfrey (Reverend Sheila) Strachan, Minister Japheth (Lillian) Strachan, Elder Edsil (Attorney-at-law Arlene) Strachan, Lincoln (Heather) Strachan, Reverend Dr. Wilton (Marion) Strachan, Reverend Willard Strachan, Pastor Alan (Ruby) Strachan, Minister Othland (Dr. Cheryl) Strachan, Eric (Idell) Strachan, Minister Marva Knowles, Zilpha (Reverend Randy) Musgrove, Norma (Marvin) Major, Reverend Dr. William E. (Sylvia) Flippin; sisters & brothers-in-law: Apostle Edward & Prophetess Merilee Watson, Archbishop Roston L. Davis & Pastor Emerita Althea Davis; and a host of adopted sons, daughters & grandchildren; and a host of spiritual sons and daughters and their families and other relatives and friends. As we prepare for the solemn yet celebratory rites of memorial and committal, the family humbly requests your continued prayerful support and intercession. Further announcements regarding the celebration of her earthly pilgrimage and heavenly arrival will follow. Funeral Arrangements are being finalized and will be announced at a later date.
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Thelma Murphy-Saunders, 96
of Stafford Creek, Andros, Bahamas and formerly of Lowe Sound, Andros, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, December 20th, 2025, 11:00am at End Time Deliverance, Stafford Creek, Andros. Officiating will be Sis. Natasha Scoot, Bishop Dr. Raymond R. Neilly and Rev’d Jean Seme Joseph and other Members of the the Clergy. Interment will be held in Stafford Creek Cemetery, Stafford Creek, Andros.
Left to cherish her memories are her children 1 son: Lynden Saunders; 5 daughters: Willimae Russell, Kathy (Kendal) Pickstock, Irene, Nathalee & Daffine Saunders (Braidman Evans); 2 adopted daughters: Nurse Pandora Evans and Brittany Dean; 2 brothers: Raymond (Carol) Murphy and Rosco (Phyllis) Knowles; 2 sisters-in-law: Beatrice Gould and Irene Murphy; 1 brother-in-law: Charles Barry; children-in-law - 2 daughters-in-law: Joan & Olga Saunders; 37 grandchildren including: Sandra Rogers, Montez (Kendal) Brown, Melissa, Tehura & Bernard Colebrook, Vashti (Jason) Pickstock, Vanishka, Edwin, Jason (Joylyn) Miller, Vincent (Chiquita) Saunders, Jaquay Saunders, Lynden Saunders Jr. Kashalia Fowler (Hubert Mackey) Norman & Albert Smith, Natoya (Matt) Racicot, Louis Barton Jr., Dashneak Evans (Rodman Deleveaux Jr.), Nathalee (Alex) Woodside, Carla Saunders, Rochelle Saunders-Major (Anthony), Michelle Saunders-Rolle (Kendal Lightbourn), Adrenna, Jason (Zuleka) & Kendra Pickstock, Tiffany & Jerome Walkes; 61 great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, 23 great great grandchildren; 23 nieces including: Lindsay, Elkera & Tamekera Murphy, Hyacinth (Harry) Adderley, Maeletta (Alwin) Hinds, Rosenell Horton, Melvern & Michelle Brown, Sheena Roberts, Isodora Murphy, Marlo Brennen, Alfreda Jenoure, Cleopatra Cooper, Crystal Williams, Carla Deveaux, Marilyn Murphy, Patricia Humes, Ida Rose, Deidra Hanna, Tamara Davis, Trudy Wilson, Crystal Roberts, Dr. Raveenia Hanna; 25 nephews including: Henry, Sheldon, Granville & Theadres Murphy, Christopher, Soca, Mark, Jefton & Solomon Murphy, Leon & Reginald Wilson, O’Neil Barry, Pastor Maxwell (Rose) Roberts, Donald (Catherine) Roberts, Edgar, Dwight, Cecil, Greg & Keith Roberts, Kevin Simmons, Billy Woodside, Marvin Fowler, Tyrell Anderson and Donovan Evans; other relatives & friends including: Annie Colebrooke & Family, Charles, Clyde, Jimmy & Hilda Bowleg, Sarah Evans, Zerlean & Basil Campbell, James Smith, Wellington, Felix & Gundy Saunders, Majorie Pickstock & Family, Pastor Mark Scott & Family, Carmen Johnson & Family, Williamae Albury & Family, Elizabeth Collie, Esther Woodside, Vera and Katherine White, Yyvonne Dames, Delerese Kemp, Judy Reckley, Cleomie Strachan, Icyline Thompson, Adeline
Fowler, Debbie Kemp, Joey Martin, Andrea Culmer, Wilbert & Nalfred Lewis, Elrena McKinney, Helen Clarke, Reverend Raymond Neeley & Family, Sheila Blatch, Linda Brown & Family, Yvrine Bain & Family, Patricia Burrows & Family, Meredith & Yasmin Martin, Stephanie & Oran Davis, Bertram Murphy, Sidney Scott & Family, Linda & Patrice Balfour, Francis Johnson, Monique Rahming, Hazel Cooper, Marina Lee, Authlyn Woodside and Family, Beulah Lafleur, Curl Lewis, Apostle Michael and Prophetess Amanda Miller, Pastor Mannix Cargill & The Central Church of God Family, and the entire communities of Lowe Sound, Stafford Creek, and Blanket Sound. May her soul rest peacefully and may her memory shine as brilliantly as the Andros sun over the waters she called home. Viewing will be held at End Time Deliverance Church, Stafford Creek, Andros, Bahamas at the church on Saturday from 9:00am until service time.
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Mrs. Vernencha Marina McDonald, 67 affectionately called “Miss V”
of #407 Edward Birch Court, Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas and formerly of Dormy Villa, Treasure Cay, Abaco, Bahamas died at the Rand Memorial Hospital, Freeport, Grand Bahama on Sunday, December 14th, 2025. She was predeceased by her parents: Walter Sr. and Alma Lightbourne; husband: Jerome McDonald; sister: Janet Lightbourne; brothers: Clifford, James, Franklyn and Frederick Lightbourne.
She is survived by her daughters: Jacquelin “Monique” McDonald, Latasha Walker, Senaka McDonald, Arsharie Demeritte and Cyntche Gibson; sons: Ashton McDonald Sr. and Shaquille McDonald; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; sisters: Betty Tulloch, Linda Kelly, Sharon Rolle and Melissa Gibson; brothers: John, Charles, Audrick, Dave, Walter Jr. and Darren Lightbourne; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. Arrangements for the Funeral Service are being finalized and details will be announced at a later date.
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Funeral Service For Mr. Darren Dentry Simmons, 56 and the Eagle Nest family, Antionette Bonamy and family. Viewing will be held in the “Serenity Suite” at Restview Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium Limited, #11-A Coral Road, Freeport, Grand Bahama affectionately called “Cabbage” on Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and at the Church on Saturday from of #10 Point Look Out Drive, South Bahamia, Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, December 20th, 2025, 10:00 a.m. at New Life Worship Center, Royal Park Road off Coral Road, Grand Bahama. Officiating will be Bishop Simeon Outten. Cremation will follow He was predeceased by his Ssister: Shannon Cappellato. Left to cherish his memories are his parents: Hilton and Cynthia Simmons; daughter: Dania Simmons; son: Darren Simmons Jr.; grandson: Eli Miller; Sisters: Natasha Simmons-Golaz and Sophia Gibson; brothers-in-law: Frank Golaz, Christian Cappelletto and Clifton Gibson; nephews: Navah Russell, and Justyn Golaz; nieces: Danaé Bethell-Golaz, Sydney Williams, Christina Cappelletto and Samantha Russell; grandnephews: Khamron Seymour, David Wallace-Whitfield and Eleazer Newton; grandnieces: Navaeh Russell; uncles: Audley Coakley, Robert Coakley, Donnie Coakley, Daniel Simmons, Marshall Simmons and Lewis Simmons; aunts: Evelyn Thompson, Maltese Roker, Marioni Simmons, Lela Lewis, Leona Coakley, Donna Coakley, Kimberley Brown (Paul Brown), Karen Nixon (Julian Nixon) and Catherine Simmons; cousins: Leroy, Bentley, Harold, Jeffrey, Fritz, Jacquline, Diana and Bridgette Simmons, Lavern Bahihani, Andre Coakley, Keisha and Donnell Coakley, Gregory Armbrister, Chad and Trevor Lewis, Orgiann (Darren) Meadows, Deidre (Kevin) Ewing, Perron Martin, Van Rolle, Zoe Brown, Crasean Palacious, Kelsey Russell, Jordan Nixon, Teneal Capron, Patrice, Dentry, Lawrence, Sammy and Jason Davis, Selena (Anthony) Vega, Andrea (Edward) Hepburn and Monique (Derek) Delancey; Special Friends: Kylie Turnquest, Kimiley-Ann Ferguson, Wilson (Marleigh)Tusant, Darrell (Evelyn) Missick, Brian Bethel, Farrouk (Lynette) Taylor, Kevin Moore, Leslie Bain, Trevor Henfield, Ken Strachan, Wayne Cox, Harvey Laing, Patrick Rigby, Gladys Hamilton, David Rolle, Redwood and Limewood Lane families, and an extension of friends at Nassau and Bimini and a host of other Relatives and Friends too numerous to mention. Special thanks to: The Kidney Center (Freeport) and The Rand Memorial Hospital especially Dr. Ronald Knowles, Dr. Odia Stubbs and Dr. Brown-Martin, Pastor Anthony and Ann Grant and the Agape House Family, Pastor Kenneth Fowler
8:30 a.m. until service time.
Death Notice For
Mrs. Dimple Louise Laroda, 96
of # 151 Drumfish Street, Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas and formerly of Lake City, Abaco, Bahamas died at the Rand Memorial Hospital, Freeport, Grand Bahama on Sunday, December 14th, 2025.
She is survived by her children: Rebecca Laroda (Orlando, Florida), Pearl Laroda (Nassau), Bahamas, Gregory Laroda Sr. (Freeport, Grand Bahama), Labion Laroda (Freeport, Grand Bahama and Venetta Laroda (Orlando, Florida); numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchild and a host of other relatives and friends Arrangements for the funeral are being finalized and details will be announced at a later date.
Graveside Service of Committal Notice
Monique Maria Williams
of Sand Banks, Treasure Cay, Abaco, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, December 20th, 2025 at 10:00am at Woodlawn Gardens. Soldier Road, New Providence.
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Retired Nurse Barbara Patricia Reckley, 89
a resident of Dundas Town, Abaco, Bahamas and formerly of New Providence, Bahamas died at her residence on Wednesday, December 10th, 2025. Funeral will be held NEXT Saturday, December, 27th, 2025, 10:00am at St. John the Baptist Anglican Church, Marsh Harbour, Abaco. Officiating will be Rev’d Paulette M. Cartwright. Cremation will follow. Barbara was pre-deceased by her husband: George Reckley: daughter: Gail Hepburn; son: Desmond Hepburn.
Left to cherish her memories are held by her daughter: Debra {David) Miller; sons: Samuel (Domicia), David (Bernadette) Hepburn; step sons: Bradley (Lovely), Wayne (Lories) and Joel (Bridget) Reckley; grandchildren: Darien (Stephanique), Dominique (Meredith) and Denair Miller, Ishmael (Lisa)Hepburn, Seaga (Mylene), Ashley (Caitlyn) and Christian Fox, Meko, Samantha, Semeka Hepburn, Trae Fowler, Anya Hepburn, Dru, Dre and Donovan Hepburn, Cornelia, Conelius (Lakeisha), Wayne Jr. Dwayne, Danielle, Kiran, Wayanna, Wayette, Azreil, Rashad, Joel Jr., Javon, and Jayden Reckley; great grandchildren: Killian, Kyle, Khaleah, DeQuan and Darien Miller; god children: Monique Ferguson, Phylicia Smith, and Gino Edwards; sisters-in-law: Robertha Russell & Family, Adelina McIntosh & Family; nephew and nieces: Christopher and Roscoe Pratt, Charles, Kendal “Funky”(Emily) and Ian Demeritte, Karen (Garth) Woodside, Keva Mackey, Leo (Sharon), Lambert, Lynden (Debra), Lamont (Germaine) Rahming, Linda Fitzgerald, Laverne (Kevin) Hanna, Lisa (Charles) Young, Sheldon, Sean and Shaneka Pearson, Pastor Marquis (Antonette), Scott Hepburn, Inga (Hilton) Bowleg, Nikeisha (Kevin) Yanke, Gareth “Gary” Butler, Monique Sands; cousins: Hilda Pratt and Family, Lorna Glinton and Family, Berkley Smith and Family, Rosemary Adderley and Family, Former Governor General Sir Cornelius Smith and Family, Rev. Fr. Ernest Pratt, Archdeacon Kingsley Knowles and Family, Georgiana Adderley and Family, Caroline Adderley and Family, Elgin Adderley and Family, Gerald Adderley and Family, Beatrice Pratt and Family, Carolyn Simms and Family, Roslyn Smith and Family; other relatives and friends including: The many Babies that she delivered, Mrs. Beryl Gibbs (Care-giver/Friend) & Family, Shelly Austin & Family, Bishop Laish and Joann Boyd, Rev’d. Paulette Cartwright & Family and the Parish of St, John the Baptist, Rev’d. Fr. Kristopher Higgs & Family and the Parish of St. Peter & Anne, Archdeacon Dwight Rolle & Family, Rev’d Fr. DeAngelo Bowe & Family, Archdeacon Earl Hepburn & Family, Garth Andre Stone,
Gennervie Adderley, Robert, Lisa, Robynn and Richae Sturrup, Kim Devarn, Beryl and Brenda Smith, Molly Albury, Sweeting Butler, Barbara Curtis, Boline Nixon, Shirley Saunders, Marina Sands, Michelle Lowe, Jennifer Hepburn, Sheila Grant, Diane Turnquest, Kevin Hepburn, Iris Hanchell, Joyce Neeley, Lorraine Burrows, Freda Mills, Sylvy Cooper, Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Morley, Phillippa Smith, LaVerne Maynard, Diane Miller, Shirley Strachan, Velma Turnquest, May Spencer, Mr. & Mrs. Clement King & Family, Family of the Late Catherine Davies, Felamease Sawyer, Pastor Cubell Davis, Pastor Alphonso Lewis, Jennive Simms and Family, Will Jean and Jaici Jean, Barbara Thurston, Greta Culmer, Ruby Rolle, Barbara Curtis, Trecita Mitchell, Sandra McIntosh, Patricia McIntosh, Mr. & Mrs. Kevin McIntosh & Family, Mr. & Mrs. Hubert Smith & Family, Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Thompson & Family, Mr. & Mrs, Mark Lowe & Family, Mr. & Mrs. Luke McIntosh & Family, Mr. & Mrs. Richard Jones & Family, Mrs. Patricia McIntosh & Family, Ms. Withlene Curry & Family, Mrs. Eloise Cartwright & Family, Ms. Kim McIntosh, Mr. & Mrs. Vincent Cooper & Family, Mrs. Anita Roberts & Family, Mrs. Kola Wells & Family, Mr. & Mrs. Lincoln Jones & Family, Emmanuel Smith & Family, John Smith & Family from Glintons Long Island, Roseline Valsaint, The Green Turtle Cay Community, Dundas Town Community and The entire Abaco Island and Cays, Special Thanks to: Dr. Francis Oti-Mensah, Dr. Jamico Thompson, Dr. George Charite, Tyrone “Eastern” Fitzgerald, The Staff of the Marsh Harbour Health Centre, The Staff of Elizabeth Estates Clinic New Providence, The Oncology Clinic, The ACW Organizations of St. John the Baptist and St. Peter and St, Anne Parishes and The Pink Rose Ball Committee. Viewing will be held at St. John the Baptist Anglican Church, Marsh Harbour, Abaco from 1:00pm to 6:00pm and on Saturday from 8:30am until service time.
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Baby Boy Kamdynn Russell Carroll
of Central Pines, Marsh Harbour, Abaco, Bahamas died at the Rand Memorial Hospital, Freeport, Grand Bahama on Tuesday, November 11th, 2025.
Left to cherish his precious memories are his mother: Ranique Carroll; remembered by his father: Kameron Russell; sister: Robynn-Royel Saunders; adoring grandmother: Genieve Martin; grandparents: Ray Carroll, Sonya and Gralyn Russell; aunts: Ranice, Bernadette Megan and Adrianna; uncles: Devardo and Marcus and a host of other relatives including: the Carrolls, Canters, and Martins families (Mastic Point, Andros), Russell and Hunt family (Grand Bahama). Arrangements for the Funeral Service are being finalized and details will be announced at a later date.
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Bishop Archilaus William Cooper Sr. JP., MBE, 95
of Cooper’s Town, Abaco, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, December 20th, 2025, 10:00am at Faith Walk Church of God, Coopers Town, Abaco. Officiating will be Bishop Joseph A. Smith, Administrative Bishop, Church of God assisted by Bishop Johnny Lowe, Bishop Anthony Campbell and Bishop Herbert Edgecombe. Interment will be held in Southside Public Cemetery, Cooper’s Town, Abaco. He was predeceased by his parents: Joseph and Estella Cooper; children: Agnes Strachan, Stevenson, Wendell and Carlton Cooper; siblings: Joseph Jr., Hartman, Charles, Henry, Samuel Cooper, Cleotha Edgecombe, Sheila Adderley, Vernie Smith.
Cherished memories will forever remain in the heart of his loving and dedicated wife of 74 years: Estella Louise Cooper: children & their spouses: Trenetta Fraser, Cephas & Laverne Cooper, Rev. Judy Cooper, Archilaus Jr. & Latoya Cooper, Carolyn Cooper, Gwendolyn & Gary Lewis Sr.; grandchildren & their spouses: Wayde & Charmaine, Tracey & Hon. Frederick, Quincy & Katrina, Jamal & Syrena, Nikita, Felecio, Vyrene & Bradley, Chikera & Herbert, Chevano & Joan, Steven & Bethsa, Kalima & Rashard, Byron & Kendra, Lakeisha, Sheena, Kelly, Archilaus III & Shanara, Matelo, Malika, Makayla, Ashanti, Ramon, Gary Jr. & Daphne, Ganyell & Shanori, Garvin, Gabriella, Garneshia & Ivar Sr; great grandchildren: Anissa, Wayde Jr., Waydeisha, Waynique, Wayden, Amal, Zaden, Sherard & Talea, Kyleah, Jaidon, Semaj, J’Miya, Johnathan, Prince, Alicia, Jaden, Sierra, Ethan, Owen, Jessica, Egypt, Antonia, Carvel Jr., Ruth’vae, Rashad Jr., Brielle, Amari, Byron Jr., Brixton, Dimaggio, Kayshanique, Ariel, Makai, Avery, Kylee, Journey, Amir, Jordan, Samiya, Sienna, Ivar Jr.; great great grandchild: Ramai McIntosh; brother: Eric Cooper; brotherin-law and sisters-in-law: Demetrius Edgecombe, Vivian Cooper, Lillian Cooper, Emerald (Netta) Cooper; nieces & nephews: Sherrilean & Robert, Gary & Lynette, Silbert & Janeen, Hartman & Angelina, Curtis & Willamae, Lavan & Eugene, Junice & Cyril, Jared, Israel, Garrett, Densbury, Mazie & Jerry, Genevieve, Jacqueline & Wendell, Eric Jr., Flaywood & Patrice, Jewel & Pherol, Jason, Dramico, Felix, Renê, Deon, Silven & Sara, Gersil & Maria, Demetrius Jr. & Tameka, Jenson & Rosie, Dwight & Lynn, Patrinella, Dorothy & Henderson, Spencer, Henderson, Anquinette Patrice, Neville Jr., Derrick, Lashan & Dino, Toya, Craig & Ellamae, Sherolyn, Joann, Pamela & Salvin, Tamara & Raymond, Becky & Kevin, Kimberly and Neko, Teekah, Anechka, Bertram & Debbie, Kara & Carlton, Travolta, Sabrina, Craig, Uneak, Jennifer, Amanda, Natasha, Rudy Jr., Michael and all their families; numerous cousins including: Descendants of the late Daisy McIntosh - Margaret, Lillian, Rachel, Withlean, Godfrey & their families, Descendants of the late Hilda McIntosh - Bishop Clayton & Clovina-Ruth, Lerman & Sophia, Rev. Freddie & Alresa, Garth, Martin McIntosh & their families, Descendants of the late Gerald McIntosh - Ortlese, Jackson & Iva, Gordon & Marjorie, Michael & Delores, Maggie, Timothy McIntosh & their families; Descendants of the late Hasting Russell- Florence and Elmore, Tara-Diane Sawyer and their families, Nebra, Eralee, Hasting Jr., Gale & Deorley and their families, Descendants of the late Ervin Russell - Marshall, Ivan, Donna, Netherine, Anne, Adean, Lisa & their families; Descendants of the Late Mary Russell - Terry Rolle, Gaylene Laing, Carol Laing & their families; Descendants
of the Late Samuel Cooper Sr. - Betty, Mable, Genevieve, Emily, Anthony, Elliot, Samuel Jr. and their families; Descendants of Joseph & The Late Louise Wright & their families, Alfonso Wright & family, Erskin Wright & family, Lofton Wright & family, Descendants of The Late Oral Cooper - John & Leonora Cooper, and the respective families of all other cousins; adopted daughter & her spouse: Rosemary & Johnly Edgecombe; adopted son & his spouse: Rev. Rudolph & Enid Roberts; godchildren: Calvin McDonald, Lakita Cartwright, Patrice Cox; extended relatives & friends including: Rt. Hon. Hubert A. Ingraham (Former Prime Minister of The Commonwealth of The Bahamas and Former Member of Parliament), Genevieve McIntosh & family, The Hon. Kirk Cornish, MP, North Abaco, Roselyn (Cooper) Rolle, Pastor Emeritus Leslie, Prince and Injar Cornish, Estella McKinney and their families, Descendants of the Late Albert Bootle & their families, Donnie & Clara Outten and family. Candymae Murphy, Shirley Lowe, Daswell Rolle and their families, Lillian, Pearl, Estella, Brendalee, Charles Lewis and their families, Descendants of the Late Chriscola Rolle and family; Corrine Duncombe and family, Joy Duncombe and family, Nelda & Rev. Edward Laroda and family. The family of the Late Celeta Sawyer. Ettamae Austin, Karen McKinzie, Maxwell Russell, Steve Russell, and Derrick Russell, Lufunia Jordan, Eleanor Bootle, Mapron, and Joseph Russell and their families, Bonnie Collie, Donna Collie and family, Descendants of the Late Wilfred Cornish and family, Descendants of the Late Kenneth Murray Sr. and family, Celeste McIntosh and family, Descendants of the Late Cleveland Nairn & their families, Descendants of the late Rebecca Simms and their families; Salvera Archer, Pastor George & Vernetta Rolle, Hudson Simms, Stevenson Simms, Ruling McIntosh, Rosamae McIntosh and family, Shelton Gardiner and family, Cardinal McIntosh Sr. and family. Boynell “Chubby” Williams, Anita McIntosh, Leotha Bonaby and their families, Brother James and family, Descendants of the Late Eunice Lowe and family, Elizabeth Curtis and family Mark Gates & Family, Apostle Cedric & Gertrude Bullard, Brenetta Bullard and family, Prophetess Jennie Mae Humes and family, Descendants of the Late Williemae Murray and family, Descendants of the Late Edward & Rosalee Rolle and their families; Bishop Joseph & Rev. Andre Smith and family, Bishop Moses Sr. and Rev. Cynthia Johnson and family, Bishop Johnny Lowe and family, Bishop Anthony Campbell and family, Bishop Herbert & Millicent Edgecombe and family, Pastor Christine & Barry Bostwick and family, & Pastor Alvino Saunders and family, Rev. Prince & Terricka Bodie and family, Bishop Kenneth Major Jr. and family, Pastor Ronnie Melntosh and their families, Pastor Marvin Mills and family, Pastor Felton Pritchard and their families, Pastor Carlton McIntosh and family, Rev. Toriiano & Mikelle Sands and their families, Ansil “Tan” McIntosh and family, Freeland, Isabella Rolle-Saunders, Paulette Rolle and Shaleke Rolle and families, The Late Ozzie Parker and family, Anthony Nixon and Family, The Members & Followers of: Faith Walk Church of God, Miracle Church of God, Dundas Town Church of God, Man-O-War Cay Church of God, and New Haven Church of God, the entire Church of God. Bahamas family. The Doctors, Nurses and Staff of the Cooper’s Town Community Clinic; The Former Owners and Staff of Standard Hardware and their families, Management & Staff of J.S. Johnson Insurance Co. Ltd., Rex Lowe of Abaco Gas Co. Ltd. and family, The entire communities of Cooper’s Town and Fire Road, Abaco. The family of the Late Bishop Archilaus William Cooper Sr. sincerely apologizes if your name was inadvertently omitted from his obituary. We acknowledge your valued friendship and thank you for your prayerful support during our time of bereavement. Viewing will be held in the Serenity Suite at Restview Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium Limited Robinson and Soldier Roads on (TODAY) Thursday from 10:00am to 5:00pm.
Viewing will also be held at Faith Walk Church of God, Cooper’s Town, Abaco, Bahamas on Friday from 6:00pm to 9:00pm and on Saturday from 8:30am until service time.
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Funeral Service For Moss and Crystal McKenzie; nephews: Derek, Gladstone Jr. Sidney McPhee, 79 and David McPhee, Albert Jr. and Alnaldo Armbrister, Demico Gardiner and Eugene Anthon and Quincy Cockburn and affectionately called “Moon” Kelly McCuin, Anthony Johnson and Lamart Fernander; other of Hamilton Street off Montrose Avenue, New Providence, Bahamas will be held at 11:00 a.m. (TODAY) Thursday, December 18th, 2025 at Life Changers Ministries International, Bacardi Road, New Providence. Officiating will be Bishop Valentino Williams assisted by other Ministers of the Gospel. Internment in Woodlawn Cemetery, Soldier Road, Nassau, Bahamas. He was predeceased by his parents: Cleveland and Rosalie McPhee (née Bowe); sisters: Vernita Mitchell, Gloria Gardiner and Linda Marshall.
relatives including: Norma Newton, Rovan Humes Norman Gardiner, Oralee, Shelia, Reynard, John, Kendal McPhee, Maxine Munroe, Ethel Lundy, Anya Tinker, Carriemae, Ezekiel Adderley and family, Mary McPhee, George Wilson, Marva Corbin and family, Ginger Swain, Paulette McPhee, Sylvia Peterson, Anishka McPhee, Dr. Demeritte and family, Ben Bethel, Carlton Martin and Sherry Thurston, Ruby Simmons, Uriah Jr., Peter, Cora and Sandra, Juliette McPhee and Marsha Wooten of Florida, Glenn Williams, Escloner Augusma, Eugene Augusma, Morly St. Louis, Annjayel Darling Rolle and family, Shakira Pratt-Henfeild, Pastor William Pratt and family; the Souse house Kitchen staff: Alex, Mommy, Ms. Raymond, Rosemary, Judith, Meka, Derl, Emma, Ms. Kelly and Craig (“Biggo”); his Hampton Street family, the Coopers, the Samuels, the Toppins, the Burrows and the Moss family; his “Ave Hang Out” circle, His Excellency Hon. Leon Williams, Dr. Danny Johnson MD, Anton Sealey, Danny Wilkinson, Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Balfour, Romell Knowles, President of the Bahamas Olympic Association, Fred Sturrup, Arnold Bain, Humphrey Gomez, Leslie Johnson, James Gomez, Glen Williams, Andrew Wallace, James Price, Stephan Cooper, Craig Johnson and Retired Police Superintendent Sean Thompson; other friends including: Eleanor Forbes, Nathalie Hutchinson, Delores Delancy, Maria Munroe, Mary Davis, William Nottage, Bahamian Consul to Cuba, and Quintin Curry, the Mt. Royal Avenue family, the Rahming family, Brendamae Forbes and family, Orient Edgecombe and family, Bernard Swan, Carolyn Saunders family and friends, Bishop Valentino and Pastor Cleopatra Williams, Rev. Clement Neely, Neketa Rolle and family, Beverly Young and family, The Zonical family and friends, Genevieve Bethell and family, Philip and Sylvia Henfield of New York and Dr. Bannister, Dr. Sherrilyn Dorsett Storr; former Prime Minister Perry G. Christie; Prime Minister Philip Edward Davis; Deputy Prime Minister Chester Cooper; Hon. Fredrick Mitchell; Glenys Hanna Martin; Hon. Jomo Campbell; Desmond Bannister; Myles Laroda; Duane Sands; Algernon Allen; and the many lives he touched through the Progressive Liberal Party, the Valley Boys, the Bahamas Cricket Federation, The Souse House crew, the Valley community and the staff of Doctors Hospital.
Loving and cherished memories will linger in the hearts of his sons: Sandy McPhee and Mario McPhee Sr.; daughters: Rochelle Forbes, Leanora Forbes, Shamala McPhee, Latese “Tessa” McPhee, Latorna McPhee, Cindy Cox, Candy McPhee and Sherika Burrows; brothers: Lindop McPhee, Gladstone “Moon” McPhee (Daisy) and Arnold McPhee; sisters: Vernie McKenzie, Juanita Armbrister (Albert) and Susan Demeritte (Donald); grandchildren and great-grandchild: Mya McPhee, Jayden McPhee, Mario McPhee Jr., Chenae McPhee, Halo McPhee, Mataeo McPhee, Mia McPhee; Kehlani Burrows, Shande McPhee, Sandy McPhee Jr., Kadero McPhee, Jamal McPhee and Cedric McPhee, Charcini Francis and Terajj Cox, Christopher Hanson Jr., Hailey McPhee and Lamon Mortimer Jr., Ahmari Burrows, Philip Turnquest and Vanessa King, Leslie Rahming and Latrae Rahming, Latarrio McPhee and Daniel Strapp, Javon, Donte, Tyrique, Jade, Jaden and Zion Daxon, Shanice Rolle, Deathera Pratt, Dereaka Johnson, Jakara Forbes, Jarinthin Forbes, Cindy Forbes, Ovando Forbes, Na’Keitha Forbes, Brittany Harris, Garry Harris, Rajiv Brown, Kentae Oliver, Giano Oliver, Alexis Brown and Latrell Hart; daughter-in-law: Richenda McPhee; sons-in-law: Terall Cox, Lamon Mortimer Sr. and Renaldo Burrows; grandson-in-law: Gilbert Francis; aunt: Martha McPhee; nieces: Dawn McPhee, Monalisa Thompson, Denise Cockburn, Yolette McCuin, Therese Gardiner, Racquel Relatives and Friends may pay their last respects at Life Changers Johnson, Erica Barrow, Monique Pratt, Desiree Rolle, Larissa Ministries International, Bacardi Road, Nassau, The Bahamas McPhee, Delphine Fernander, Dawn Demeritte, Ashley from 10:00 a.m. until service time. Armbrister, Lashelle Turnquest, Bernadette Sandilands, Sophia
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Alverna Eloise Grant, 75 (née Deal)
Robert De Swanton, 73
of Jerome Avenue, New Providence, Bahamas will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 20th, 2025 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Shirley Street, New Providence. Officiating will be Father Devereaux King assisted by Deacon Keith Roberts. Internment in the Catholic Cemetery, Tyler Street. Alverna Eloise Grant nee Deal was predeceased in death by her husband: Mr. Prince Grant; daughters: Felicia and Stacy Deal; parents: Mr. Charles and Louise Deal; brother: Rudolph Deal; sisters: Remilda Pinder, Muriel Hackett, Deloris Vallidum. Left to cherish her loving memories are her loving sons: Walter Deal and Charles Grant; daughter-in-law: Lakishna Grant; grandchildren: Ramon Adderley, Denison Deal, Austin Deal, Annalise Grant, Jasmine Stuart, Kellan Stuart, Adrienne Capron; brothers: Robert (Evelyn) Deal, Richard Deal, Joseph (Gladys) Deal, Gordon (Nathalie) Deal; nephews and nieces: Janice and Richard Hackett, Robert Deal Jr, Charlton (Antoinette) Deal Sr., Inger Deal, Iverne Sharief, Delbert Deal, Muriel (Joel) Knowles, Jacqualine (Kermit) Miller, Sharoline (Rexville) Pratt, Richard Deal Jr., Shameka (Elvaro) Hinsey, Don, McClain, Cephas and Howard Pinder, Tommy (Louise) Pinder, Gershom (Clarissa) Pinder, Stephanie (Don) Seymour, Joan (Steve) Stubbs, Susan (McNeil) Newbold, Latoya (Demico) Russell; Joneka (Michael) Thompson, Jovonne (Thyrone) Turnquest, Jovardo Deal, Joquille and Jovaste Deal;Brenell, Gornadia, Gorneka and Breion Deal Brittany Deal; cousins: Philip and Vonn Chea, Andre McCartney, Hugh, William, Edward Johnson, Ruthann Greco, Glenda Johnson and Kim Outten; god children: Antonique Hanna,Larondo Hanna Timico Sawyer; special family: Marsha and Adrain Chriswell, Agnes Dillet, William “Monty” and Alice Grant, Meta Chea, Fredricka and Eduardo Jimenez, Estelle Campbell, Rosita Ali, Paul and Paula Knowles; other relatives and friends including: Deacon Keith and Marie Roberts, Frank, Patricia, Grace, Daniel, Ephraim and Winifred Deal, Suelynn Stuart, The Simms, Long Island Community, The Long Islanders Association, The Farringtons, The Lightbourne Family, Tynes Family, Gibson Family, The Nottage family,The Knowles family, The Carey family, Hortense Rahming, Peter Turnquest, Sean Turnquest, Denrick Roberts, Clifford Thompson, Alfreda Johnson Inez Miller, Edward and Anastacia Campbell, Mia and Jake Campbell, Natasha and Prescott Wallace, Gino and Afton Bullard, Kim and Joseph Knowles, Adrain and Chris Chea, Monika Grant and Kamaliah and Domonic Simms; Valarie and Bruno Lynes, Eullie and Gerad Elliott, Agatha Cartwright, Antony Hanna,Lucia Broughton, Davy and Stephanie Rolle, Esther Knowles, The Ministry of Education, Centerville Primary, Palmdale Primary, Columbus Primary, The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Nassau and Long Island, The Sacred Heart Catholic Church family, The Anglican Diocese of Nassau and Long Island, The Bahamas Union of Teachers, KFC Bahamas family, The Princess Margaret Hospital Dialysis Center and Female Medical Ward 1 Staff. Relatives and Friends may pay their last respects at Butlers’ Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Ernest and York Streets, New Providence on Friday, December 19th, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and on Saturday at the church from 9:30a.m. until service time.
of Walnut Street, Pinewood Gardens, New Providence, Bahamas will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, December 19th, 2025 at First Baptist Church, Market Street, New Providence. Officiating will be Rev. Dr. Diana Francis assisted by other Ministries of the Gospel. Cremation will follow. Left to cherish his memories are his devoted wife: Monique DeSwanton; son: Darren DeSwanton; mother-in-law: Mildred Madlyn Finley; brothers-in-law: Ian (Rhonda), Adrian, Donovan, Jermaine and Mitchel (TaSheira) Finley; sister-in-law: Nicholette Finley; nephews: Charles Brown III, Ian Jr., Adrian Jr., Andrew, Jermaine Jr. and Ethan Finley; nieces: Antonise, Donovanique, Donnesha, Khaaliyah and Alicia Finley; grandnephews: Jus Sky, A’vion and J’vion Taylor and Charles Brown IV; grandnieces: Ava Frazier, Isabella Brown and Ja’liyah Knowles; other relatives and friends: Alan Swanton and family, John Swanton and family, Philip Swanton and family, Gary Swanton and family, Aine Flynn and family, Patricia McCormack and family, Stephen Thomas and family, Martin Thomas and family, Michael McCole and family, Dale Boisvert, Andrea Bonfiglio and family, Lila Sullivan and family, Helen Mitchell and family, Kitty McCole and family, Amaruth Ferguson and family, Kermit Sears and family, William Bethel and family, Howard Bethel and family, Harriet Ilean Crawley and family, Rev. Diana Francis and the First Baptist Church family and Colours Junkanoo Group. Special Thanks to: Nurse Keshia Swaby, Nurse Shelby Dorsette, Nurse Teresa Miller, Dr. Quilling and Sydney Simmons Relatives and Friends may pay their last respects at Butlers’ Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Ernest and York Streets, New Providence on (TODAY) Thursday, December 18th, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and at the Church on Friday from 9:00 a.m. until service time.
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Deborah Cartwright, 69
a resident of #12 Amity Road, Imperial Park, New Providence, Bahamas, who a resident of Nassau East South, New died at his residence on Sunday, 14th a resident of Sea Breeze, Bay Lily Grove, Providence, Bahamas died at the December, 2025. New Providence, Bahamas, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Tuesday, Princess Margaret Hospital on Tuesday, 16th December, 2025. Mr. Ivan Carroll is survived by his 16th December, 2025. loving wife: Naomi Carroll; daughters: He is survived by his children: Trevez DeAndrea Bethell and Tamika She is survived by her daughter: Letitia Nixon, Sean Nixon and Angelique Cartwright; grand-daughter: Raevyn Cartwright; grandchildren: Alyssa and Nixon; sister: (Kay) Karen Nixon- Bethell; grand-sons: DeAndre Bethell, Akeem Coakley, Saray Cartwright; Knowles; brothers: Glen Nixon, Kirk Amadeo and Mateo Cartwright; sisters: Gloria Ritchie and Claudette Nixon, Barry Nixon, (Rickey) Henry R. brother: Erickson Carroll; sisters: Algier Seymour; brother: Mark Cartwright a Nixon, David Nixon, Christopher Nixon Cartwright and Charity Carroll; sons- host of other relatives and friends; and a host of other relatives and friends; in-law: Raymond Bethell and Brandon Cartwright; numerous nieces and Funeral arrangements will be announced Memorial arrangements will be nephews and a host of other relatives at a later date. announced at a later date. and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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Hovener C. Johnson affectionately called
‘Hovel Johnson’
of 32 Constitution Drive, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly of the Turks and Caicos Islands, died at the Good Samaritan Home on Saturday, December 13th, 2025. Hovel was a life long fisherman and a well-known figure at the Potters Cay Dock. He was predeceased by his mother: Ella Princess Butterfield; father: John Johnson. He is survived by his three sisters: Jewelene Missick, Joycelyn Smith, and Bernice Hutchinson; one brother: Pastor Leroy (Roslyn) Lightbourne; numerous nieces and nephews including: Altermize (Benson) Russell and Keith Smith and numerous other relatives and friends especially: Juan Bethel.
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Funeral Service For Shaquell Lynette Roberts, 34
a resident West Street, Bain’s Town, New Providence, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, December 20th, 2025, 10:00am at The New Redeemed Tabernacle Church Of God in Christ – Refuge Court, Cowpen Road, New Providence. Officiating will be Prophet Derrick Bastian assisted by Bishop Elton Ferguson and other ministers of the gospel. Interment will follow in the Southern Cemetery Cowpen and Spikenard Roads, New Providence.
Cherished memories are held by her 2 beautiful daughters: Laureníque Armbrister & Veldia Williams; parents: Lynette Roberts & David Thompson (deceased); grandparents: Ishmael (Maedora) Roberts, Henrietta Rolle & Sylvia Sweeting (deceased); 6 sisters: Shanta, Simone & Daníqua Roberts, Anthoníqua Bowleg, Davína Thompson & Latoya Brown; 8 brothers: Shaquille (Jelisa) Híeld, Valentino, David Jr., Daníko & Tafarí (Laquinta) Thompson; 8 nieces: Rhylaie Price, Vernelle, Vaníya, Serenítý, Míraclé & Safarí Thompson, Daríel McPhee & Saraí Brown; 12 nephews: Nelson Stuart, Torvano Grant, Anahí Curry, Zy’Aíre Dadzíe, Edward Duncombe Jr., Glen Valentino Jr. & Tafarí Jr. Thompson, Monrel Jr. & Malachí Brown, Kellen Rolle Jr. & Daevon McPhee; aunts: Sophía (Joseph) Dean, Joycelýn (Franklyn) Seymour, Deníse Poitíer, Sherríca, Arja & Tíesha Roberts, Lamar Meadows, Flavía Curtís, Janíce (Samuel) Farríngton, Patrice (Charles II) Major, Nícole (Nae) Fínalayson, Tendana (Angelo) McKenzíe, Paulette Knowles, Yvonne Dames, Christine Saunders, Elizabeth (Cornelius) Clyde, Shirlene Lamm, Shan Rose, Altermese (Norris) Walford, Francis & Loretta Lord, Wendy (Eric) Storr, Shelly (Lionel) Murphy, Margo (John) Pínder, Delarísse & Sharon Sweetíng, Angle Peters, Aníta Sýmonette & Melvína Munnings; uncles: Jamíl (Kímberly) Campbell, Delcardo (Adele) Sweetíng, Elmore Rolle, Whítfíeld Munroe, Tyrone (Joana) Thompson, Perry (Cassandra) Thompson, Hílton & Samuel Rolle and Jason (Nacara) Curtís, Wellíngton Taylor, Ríchard (Naomí) Wíllíams, Steven & James Jr. Sweetíng, Berkley (Avonelle) Forbes, Phillíp (Kasha) Míller Jr., Grayson, Ross, Percy, Mancer & Christopher Roberts, Huresha Hannah, Joníqua Meadows, Kýra & Lakisha Munroe, Makarla & Garýese Jaídon Curtís, Kevín Fowler, Danneísha Ernest, Babý Jessíca Dean, Julían Roker, Cíndera & Justína Cash, Tíanna & Tyríq Wíllíams, Asía McKínney, Raymond Lockhart, Kyleígh Pínder, Lyndísha, Lynnél & Shannell Murphý, Dr Lovell Murphý-Demerríte, Staníesha Outten, Kayashawndrae Jr. & Kaílee Charlton, Dekarra Currý, Dr. Teran Clarke, Johnathan McKínney, Kandera, Osun, Edwín & Quínson Clarke, Rossan, Edwína, Monét, Alexís & Onan Roberts. Prescola, Daníel & Jason Barr, Anastacía, Shereka, Shelton & Addíngton Tínker, Sidney, Tanýa, Tatianna, Henríck & Tyrone Lord. Erica, Marvin, Dexter, Ricardo, Dyesun & Deron Storr, Melínda & Richard Jr. Wíllíams, Ahmar Thompson; bonus parents: Sr. Pastor Reginald & Cheryl Bastian; numerous cousins including: Tarícka Mackey, Cíndy Cash, Lanícka Seymour, Anthony McKínney, Joseph, Justín & Jaídyn Dean, Jessíca Dean (deceased), Delcardo, Desírea & Dezíah Sweetíng, Shelton & Destiny Robinson, Jamíl Campbell Jr., Gíovanna Bullard, Stevana, Stephano & Stephan Wray, Delvontae Roberts, Shernaja Russell, Kadaíah, Kaíasha, Kyantae & Kemea Strachan, Ashantee Vurrown, Dentría, Kímberly & Destíníy Armbríster, Mía Jaheel, Samantha, Sheníqua & Jafera Rolle; and a host of other relatives and friends including: Akeem Smith, Jaqua Strauchan, Rodneka Pinder & Carnel Moxey, Management and Staff of BPL, Ladies of Camelot and the St Georges’ High School Family. Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at Heritage Memorial Mortuary, #20 Claridge Road, New Providence on Friday, December 19th, 2025 from 11:00am to 3:00pm and on Saturday at the Church from 9:00am until service time.
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McKinney and family, Virley McKinney and Family, Sean and Sabrae Gibson, The entire staff of LeAir Charter, Saxons Superstar Dancers, The Shadow 40 Brass, Ozzie Smith, Caleb Sweeting, Security Systems International, Jeff Williamson, Luchjiano Rolle, Antonio Simmons, Jessica and Janay Francis, Janelle Major, Latrenda Lightbourne, Micheal Lightbourne, Darcel Cash, Charlene and The Williamson family, The Moss Family, The Collie Family, The McPhee family, The Charlton Family, Melonie Murphy and family, The entire Mayaguana Family, Vernita Ellis and family, Hess Brooks and Family. May Her Soul Rest in Peace! Please forgive us if we inadvertently excluded your name. We thank everyone for your prayers and support during this time.
Of Soldier Road, Ideal Estates, Nassau, Bahamas, will be held on Saturday December 20th, 2025, at 10:00a.m. at Bible Truth Ministries, Martin Close, Off Cowpen Road, Nassau, Bahamas. Officiating will be Pastor Ellison Greenslade. Assisted by Other Ministers of the Gospel. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Gardens, Soldier Road, Nassau, Bahamas. She is Survived by her, Father: Earnel Brown, Mother: Annette Williams, Fiance: Quinton Gibson Sr., Children: Quinton Gibson Jr. and Sapphire Gibson, Brothers: Lotherio Ferguson and Mornel Brown, Sisters: Lakera Brown, Earnette Brown, Danielle Brown, Earneisha Brown, Alexandria Brown, Mother-in-law: Estell Gibson, Father-in-law: Sean Gibson Sr., Grandmother: Cynthia Brown, Ivamae Williams, Sister-in-law: Shakera Ferguson and Latoya Brown, Breanna Gibson and Latoya Gibson, Nieces: Sarai Brown, Kiara and Kamiyah Ferguson, Nephews: Lotherio Jr. and Kamiyan Ferguson, Dinari and Orion Coleby, Mornel Jr and Malachi Brown, Aunts: Garnell Dorsette, Terry Rolle, Erica Clarke, Daphne Hanna, Lisa and Gina Williams, Deandra Williams-Sweeting, Keisha Brown, Uncles: Larry Brown, Cranston Hanna, Ryan Hanna, Jarron Williams, Duran Williams, Javon Williams and Dominic Sweeting, Leon Edwards, Rodger Williams, Jamal Williams, Cousins: Lee Brown, Spence Rolle, Terinika Rolle, Larissa Brown, Dr. Lauren Brown, Ladario Brown, Angel Mckinney, Georgette and Lana Williams, Robyn Williams, Jewels and Brandon Williams, Deshontae McKinney, Latovia Brooks, Ashwell Moss, Dwight Griffin, Ajna Brooks, Tranette Ferguson, Anne Griffin and Family, Godparents: Indiana Hanna and Norma McKinney, Godchildren, Grandaunts: Velva Edwards, Veronica Williams; Granduncles: Uncle Leon and family, Arthur Williamson and family, Evangelist McPhee; Extended Family: Pastor Ellison Greenslade and The Greenslade Family, Tony Lewis and Family Other Relatives and Friends, Including numerous cousins, grand aunts and grand uncles too numerous to mention, Raysheca Hanna, Malkisha Morley, Rahmea Farrington, Dianna Culmer, Brittany Demastus, Ricardo Johnson, Goldie McKinney and Family, Arthur
Relatives and friends may pay their last respects in the “Rudolph Pratt Memorial Suite” at Amethyst Memorial, #534 East Street South (opposite Fresh Auto Car Lot) on Friday December 19th, 2025, from 11:00a.m to 6:00p.m.
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Of Monestery Park, Bahamas, passed away at Princess Margaret Hospital on Friday, December 12th, 2025. She is survived by her Sons: Trevor Taylor, Darvin Dean, Jamean Johnson, Daughter: Jamie Johnson, Sisters: Rosetta Wallace, Anna Strachan, Lavern Scavella, Angela Fluellen, Jennifer Greene, Brother: Anthony Miller and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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Funeral Service For Mervin Roland Sears, 61 a resident of #390 Easter Avenue, Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, 20th December, 2025 at Caravel Zion Baptist Church, Settler’s Way Freeport. Officiating will be Revd. Peter Pinder. Interment will follow at The Grand Bahama Memorial Park#2.
of Baillou Hill Road, Nassau, Bahamas, will be held on Saturday December 20th 2025, at 11:00am at Prayer and Praise Assembly, Ragged Island Street, Nassau, Bahamas. Officiating will be Bishop Hubert Kemp. Interment will follow in Old Trail Cemetery, Soldier Road, Nassau, Bahamas. She was predeceased by her Mother: Esther Rahming Adderley. Cherishing her memory are her Father: Harry Adderley; 2 Daughters: Rachel Colebrooke and Kevonya McPhee; 1 Son: Marvin Colebrooke Jr.; 1 Granddaughter: Terraynique Johnson; 1 Grandson: Marvin Colebrooke III; 4 Sisters: Donnell George (John), Shandera Belle (Ricardo), Cassandra Adderley, and Kendria Adderley; 3 Brothers: Harry Jr., Kendrick, and Cordero Adderley; 12 Nieces: Berdinell Evans, Kayandra Coverley, Mandria Brown, Shantia Pennerman, Stephenisha Adderley, Jasmine Bain, Johniya George, Rishan Belle, Rishae Belle, and Mckayah Williams; 6 Nephews: Stephano Adderley, Stephen Robinson, Cordero Adderley Jr., Ricardo Belle Jr., Ayden McDonalds, and Kendrick Adderley Jr.; 4 Aunts: Manerva and Joanna Smith, Gloria and Maria Adderley; and 1 Uncle: Howard Adderley. She is also survived by numerous cousins, including Shawn and Gregory Smith, and Shavanah Moxey. Special friend, Hugo Strachan, as well as many family members and friends, including Lucille Brown, Marvin Colebrooke, Marilyn Stubbs, Patrice Butterfield, Prayer and Praise church family, Consumers Affairs family, Bertha’s Go-Go Ribs family, Anderson Family, Munnings Family, nurses and Staff at PMH, Staff at Amethyst, and others too numerous to mention, may she rest in peace. Relatives and friends may pay their last respects in the “Rudolph Pratt Memorial Suite” at Amethyst Memorial, #534 East Street South (opposite Fresh Auto Car Lot) on Friday December 19th, 2025, from 11:00a.m to 6:00p.m.
Left to cherish his memories are his mother: Jessiemae Sears; sister: Dornell Sears of Florida; brother: Darron Roker; daughter: Krista Sears; aunts: Min. Virginia Smith and Rev. Alice Ferguson; uncles: Wellington Sears and Bishop Benjamin Ferguson, Sr.; grandchildren: Krishea, Nevaeh, Kamari, Ric’Kia and Rhicardanique; great grandchild: Ke’oiir Bryant; nieces and nephews: Jaleesa, Jareuz, Javier and Jahnel Sears; Emmanuel and Emmery Roker; cousins: Darryl, Karen, Janice, Wemsley, David, Lededra, Lydia Henfield (Bernard), Leshan (Garnet), Benjamin Jr. (Derrell), Samuel, Enoch, Prince Jr., Queenie, Sherman, William, Virginia, Johneshea, Ashli, Arin and Adin; and a host of other relatives and friends including: Pastor Valentino Johnson and family, Anthony Roker and Family, Charlton Smith and family, Michael Brice and family, Samuel (Mighty) Moncur and Family, Nassau, Carlton and Joyce Ferguson and family, Berris Brown and family, Superintendent Clyde Nixon; Sergeant Joseph Major; Renee Nesbitt, Vincent and Veronica Johnson, Deacon Archie Ferguson and family, Joseph and Barbara Thompson and family, Melody Rolle and family, Rev. Kenneth Hendfield and family, Rev. Denzal Swain and family, Phillis, Alicia, and The Pinder Family of Smith’s Point; Edison Tate, Edmund Coverly (Conch Man) and family, Elenor Smith, Exuma and Gwen of New Providence, Zion Baptist Community Church, Freeport and Emmanuel Missionary Baptist Church, Hawksbill, Freeport. Relatives and friends may pay their respects at Yager Funeral Home & Crematorium, Queens Highway, Freeport, Grand Bahama on Friday from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. and at the church on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until service time.
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Funeral Service For and Family, The Wright Family, Family of the late Lillymae Catherine Kutrina Mortimer, 77 Smith Gaitor, Laurel Fowler, Theodore and James Gaitor, Laurence and
a resident of #34 Boiling Brook Road, Baillou Hill Estates, New Providence, Bahamas will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, December 19, 2025 at St. Anne’s Anglican Church, Fox Hill Road, New Providence. Officiating will be Archdeacon Hugh Bartlette, assisted by other Ministers of the Gospel. Interment will follow in St. Anne’s Church Cemetery. Catherine was predecease by her parents: Stanley and Mary Mortimer; brothers: Laban Brice, Larry Mortimer and sister: Angela Deane. She is survived by her son: Korry Brent Robinson; sisters: Julia and Vivian Brown; brothers: Stanley and James Mortimer; aunt: Mrs. Hester Mortimer; brothers-in-law: Rawle Deane, Tony and Bernard Brown; nieces: Norma and Denise Deane, Marilyn Deleveaux, Staniece, Alexis, Dabreca Jameka and Jasmin Mortimer, Shantell Johnson, Tiffany Gibson, Vivica Brice, Shanria Logan; nephews: Tony and Dennis Deane, Craig, Barron and Brandon Brown, Patrick and Trevor Brice; numerous grandnieces, nephews and close family relatives: Julian and Mary Francis and Family, Cheryl Francis-Diggis, Barbara Hudson, Nakia Miller, Linda Forbes and Family, Michael Livingstone and Family, Troy Bragdon and Family, Lucita Evans and Family, Jacqueline and Cheryl Evans and Family, Deborah Clarke and Family, Katherine Weech, Patrice Gardiner and Family, Basneal Bien-Amine and Family, Dianne Williams and Family, Ellen McDaniel and Family, Gerard and Duke Brice, Paultette Delaney, Leo and Bernadette Johnson, Maria Greene and Family, Family of the late Fred Ramsey, Veronica Gaitor and Family, William Wilson and Family, Julia Bain and Family, Caroline Demeritte and Family, Anna
Laurencia Smith, Rev. Florence Parr and Family, Rose Newton and Family, Beverly Adderley and Family, The Mortimer Family; godchildren: Valderine Knowles, Michelle Pople, Coen Smith, Eagan Bethel, Giavana Gaitor, Darren Wilson, Stony Duncanson II, Ashley Rutherford, Aria and Ayla Hunt, Ashton and Joel Kemp, Alexis Sawyer-Saunders, Edward Cox, Christopher Sawyer; special friends: Aniska, Terrence, Troy and Tristan Hunt, Antionette Rutherford and Family, Beverly Nairn and Family, Gevon Moss and Family, Kevin Marche and Family, Mae Beneby and Family, Sophie Hanna and Family, Toni Bowe and Family, Jill Bonamy and Family, The Mullings and Family, The Taylors and Family, Sarahann Lowe and Family, Teeza Wallace and Family, Julie and Stony Duncanson, Bridgette Musgrove and Family, Olga Fowler and Family, Dorleane Sawyer and Family, Rowena Symonette and Family, Sharon Clarke and Family, Sheila Knowles and Family, Henderson and Sandra Wilson, Joseph and Linda Gibson, Beverly Adderley and Family, Archdeacon Hugh Barlette, Dr. Jillian Barlette, Archdeacon Kingsley (Mrs. Sandra) Knowles, Canon Crosley Walkine, Mrs. Walkine, Sharon (Roger Brown) and Family, Barbara Rodgers and Family, Nora Evans and Family, Ricardo Taylor and Family, Agatha Campbell and Family, Sir Orville Turnquest and Family, Frederica McCartney and Family, Hope Curry, St. Anne’s Church Community, Nicollete Brown, Donna Evans and Family, Benson Brown and Family, Livingston (Letitia) Smith and Family, Anita Symonette, Kenria Russell, Lorraine Dames, Queen’s College, The Baillou Hill Estates Association, Former Hospitality Association, St. Anne’s Class of 1966, Dr. Jillian Bartlett, Dr. Dione Dames-Allick, Dr. Ingraham, Nurse Ferguson, Team of Private Nurses; Korry’s extended thanks and appreciation to: Marc Robinson and Family, Tiana George and Family, The Robinson Family, Jamaine Dorsette, Demetreo Campbell, Mario Sherman, Larry Moon, Maurice Gordon, Andre Harrison, Nelson Little, Dorrington Poitier, Simone and Brandyn Thill, Nelson Little, Bobby Thomas, Buffy Robinson-Burns and Family, Erica Mincy and Family, St. Anne’s Class of 1990, Dawn Cash-Burrows, Chantelle Sands, Terrilyn Bostwick, Tabitha Wilson-Forde, Irva Lockhart, Paulette Longley, Paulene Longley-Hepburn and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention. He deeply appreciates your care, support, and kindness shown to him during this difficult time. The family also would like to extend sincere thanks and gratitude. Relatives and friends may pay their respects at Cedar Crest Funeral Home and Crematorium Ltd., Robinson and Baillou Hill Roads, New Providence on (TODAY) Thursday from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. and at the church on Friday from 9:30 a.m. until service time.
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Memorial Service For Caleb Ethan Corneille, 19 a resident of Harold Road Heights, New Providence, Bahamas, will be held on Friday, December 19, 2025, 10:00am at The Church of the Most Holy Trinity, Trinity Way, Stapledon Gardens New Providence. Officiating will be Rev. Fr. DeAngelo Bowe assisted by Rev. Fr. Rondeno Rolle. Cremation was held. Caleb was predecease by his sister: Rosie Corneille; grandmother: Marie Nery Corneille; uncles: Kevin Newbold, Demetrius Major; aunts: Wichmine Corneille, Tanya Newbold; cousins: SJ, Marcus Major II. He was loved and coddled by his father: Wicheld Richard Corneille; mother: Desiree K. Major-Corneille; sisters: Kaitlyn Eden, and Khloe Marie Corneille; brother: Campion Emyr Corneille; grandmothers: Valderine A. M. Seymour; uncles: Lance (Mandy) Major, Lamont Major, Leo (Eugenia) Theard (Florida), Martin Renard (Florida), Enos Corneille, Andre (Shasta), Terrence “Tony”, Falcon, Marcus Major, Troy (Regina) Major, Nelson Garth Major, Donovan (Janelle), Rex Major, Fabian Major, Jared, Glanville, Alexis Major; aunts: Sheresa (Ortlow) Nixon, Marie (Keith) Roberts, Glenda (Gilbert) Depeine, Demetria Major, Tiffany Major, Rokell Major, Sherkerah Major, Timone (Keith) Mackey, Laurie (James) Adderley, Tracey, Teneille, Malvese, Angirece, Grace and Lynn Major, Kavaughnia Pinder (Nick), Rose Etienne; cousins: Shedera Colebrooke, Shari Williams, Dasia Moncur, Marine Seaman Roosevelt Arnold Bain, Onyjah Nixon, Orihanne Nixon, Lanicia Major, Tatiana Major, Latia Major, Shania, Ashley, Lauren, Haylee, Amir and Thrystan Major, Ahmya Laing, Bryson Barry, Charline, Charlanie and Charles (Miranda) Innocent (Florida), Rito (Germima) (Canada), Sony, Wilmax, McAlex (Katisha) and Enoshika Corneille, Shante’ (Jarrod) Fowler, Julian Major, Andre’ Major II, Starnecia Dean, Marcellus Major, Rashad Roberts, Keitra Roberts, Richard Mark Wilson, Daniel Depeine, Rachel Depeine, Falcon Major III, Olive Major, Donovan Major II, Danielle Jayda Armbrister, Aneysa Adderley, Nyeem Adderley, Raheem Adderley, Cairo Green, Caira Green, Jacobie and Jazaria Major, Taheer Major, Tyra Major, Kendal, Kenvarro (Malik) and Kenson Seymour, Destiny, Alexio, Demetria and Asia Major, Taytum Major, Tazar, Tru Palacious, Rylie Ward, Kailee Knowles, Quinn Burrows, Kaison and Kaislee Higgs, Alexia Major, Nyesha Rolle, Timothy Greene Jr., Charles Theard Jr., Chance Theard, Amelia Innocent, Kylee Pinder, McKayla and Karina Corneille, Geremy and Phillip Corneille, Jordyn and Joshua Corneille, Vanessa and Marissa Corneille, Devontae Jonassaint, Ashley Francique, Walcarey Dugue; other relatives and special friends: Pastor Vernis Storr, the Mt. Sinai Native Baptist Church Cat Island family, Antioch Native Baptist Church family, Holy Trinity Family, Olmaquier Olibrice (Ms. Mackey), Solange Zawadi (Rwanda), Maritza Pierre (Ohio), Fabiane Barato Santos (Louisiana), Temitope Odunleye (Miami), Leonora Daniels, Elva Collie, Bahamas Association for the Physically Disabled
(BAPD), Terrelle King-Miller (Handran and Alina), Dr. Steve Lochan and the staff of Precious Posterity Pediatric Center, Bahamas Wildlife Enforcement Network (BahWEN), Peter and Cherriel Butler, Lynn Gibson, the Major Clan, Dr. Liz Darville, Bernardo Major, Yvonne Smith and family, Cecil Dames and family, Jason (Sophette), Betsy and the Russell Clan, Tamika (Deangelo) Johnson, Dellarese Taylor-Russell, the RBDF family, Captain Shawn Adderley, Captain Sonia Miller, Entry 36, Woman Entry 8 and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Cedar Crest Funeral Home and Crematorium Ltd., Robinson and Baillou Hill Roads, New Providence.
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Marinell Davis, 90 a resident of South Andros, Bahamas, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at St. Mary Virgin Anglican Church, Driggs Hill, South Andros. Officiating will be Reverend Fr. Delano Archer assisted by other Ministers of the Gospel. Interment will follow in St. Barnabas Cemetery, Long Bay Cay, South Andros. Marinell was predecease by her husband: Arthur Davis; son: William Freeman Davis. Left to celebrate her life and memories are her children: Floyd (Katherine) Davis, Princess Laverne (Harrison) Sands, Linda (Grandville) Nottage; grandchildren: Jared Davis, SFC Nathan (Dr. Darline) Nabbie, Delicka McKenzie, William Freeman Davis II, Dr. Floyd Jr. (Clarrisa) Davis, Latavia Nottage, Brittany Nottage, Deldra Sands; great grandchildren: Noriyah Martin, Gianni McKenzie, Ethan Nabbie, Alayna Nabbie, Jacob Davis, Danae McKenzie; daughter-in-law: Brenda Davis; sister: Agnes Rolle; nieces: Alrea (Stanley) Forbes, Jacqueline Bain, Rosina Bain, Rose Burrows, Anita Ferguson; nephews: Eric Bullard, George Burrows, Clifford Davis, Kendle Taylor, Jerome Davis, Patrick Kelly, James Davis; grandniece: Whitney Smith; grandnephews: Stanley Forbes Jr., Oyster Forbes, Sinclair Forbes, Kino Rahming, Danta Rahming; cousins: Majorie Adderley, Mordine Smith, Locksley Forbes, Wesley Forbes, Elaine Forbes, Benjamin Forbes Jr., Vestra Forbes, Zendel Forbes, Tyrone Forbes, Beverley Moss; godchild: Violet Duncombe; special relatives and friends: Janet Hall, Priscilla Williams, The Rolle Family, The Forbes Family, The Davis Family, The Edgecombe Family, The Burrows Family, The Bullard Family, The Duncombe Family, The Bethel Family, Rhona DuncombeHinzie and friends at the South Andros Senior Citizen’s Home and a host of other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may pay their respects at New St. Luke Baptist Church, Driggs Hill, South Andros, Bahamas, on Friday from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and at the church from 9:00 a.m. until service time on Saturday.
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Funeral Service For Olivia Hart, Aaliyah Rahming, Alaia Rahming, Malani Mackey; Patrick Julian Rolle, 55 grandnephews: Kendrick Hart Jr., Valentino Hart Jr., Jayden Butler,
a resident of Derby Road, New Providence, Bahamas will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at Christ the King Anglican Church, Ridgeland Park West, New Providence. Officiating will be Canon Stephen Davies assisted by Archdeacon Dwight H. L. Rolle and Reverend Anatol Ferguson. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Gardens, Soldier Road, New Providence. He is survived by his sisters: Monica Fox, Linda (Patrick) Butler, Patricia Rolle, Sandra Michelle (Sidney) Curtis, Bequesa (Dennis) Albury, Margo (Kevin) Mackey, Patricia (Edison) Newry, Pamela Rolle, Bernadette (Sam) Carter; brothers: Gary (Linda) Knowles, Cy Bruce (Shelly) Rahming, Franklyn Rolle, Derek Rolle, Force Chief Petty Officer Alton Zhivago Rolle, Mario (Phyllis) Rolle; aunts: Henrietta Rolle, Mildred Hepburn, Francis Saunders; nieces: Lernice Williams, Brucita Rahming, Shelly Cykita Bonaby, Sonovia Butler, Ashley Kemp, Malika Mackey, Anna Wallace, Branishka Lewis, Rishaun Bowe, Shamika Evans, Lashana Evans, Antonia McKinney, Jasmine Rolle, Javona Burrows, Derecka Rolle, Abriella Rolle, Sidelle Curtis, Marleah Rolle, Maylene Rolle, Candice Rolle, Shakare Rolle, Davisha Rose, Regene Rolle, Lacaja Bain, Lakeisha Storr; nephews: Kendrick (Dorothy) Hart, Valentino (Karla) Hart, Lindrick (Nicoya) Butler, Tameko Butler, Lavardo Knowles, Patrick Butler Jr., D’Sario Mackey, Kevin Mackey Jr., Yani Rolle, Tyler Fernander, Justin Rolle, Nathan Wallace, Patricko Gibson, Francis Gibson, Joshua O’Bainyear, Carlos Bain, PC 3118 Jarvis Rolle, Javon Rolle, Derrick Rolle Jr., Silas Curtis, DeAndrey Carey, Donovan Rolle, Mario Rolle Jr., Darius Rolle, Leslie Rolle Jr., Denaje Rolle, Isaac Rolle; grandnieces: Latoya McPhee, Kendace (Richard) Bowe,
Yohan Butler, Cyreno Rahming, Matteo Butler; great grandnieces and nephews: Keanu Walks, Angel Collie, Kaylyn Collie, Karter Capron, Zalaia Bowe; cousins: Agatha Christie, Sean Christie, Anastacia Smith, Cindy Neely, Tamika Bowleg, Tony Smith, Melony Rollins, Linda Fitzgerald, Victor Rollins, Keon Smith, Tyrone Christie, Rose Fox, Gregory Amstrong; other relatives and close friends: Fredrica Neely and Family, Shane Russell, Valentino ‘Squarr’ Josey, Mimi Roberts, Inigo Zenicazelaya, Patricia Brown, GHS Class of 1987, Former Member of Parliament Khaalis Rolle, Palm Beach Street Community, The Cordeaux Avenue Crew, Pinewood Crew, Robert Pinder, Ricardo (Keisha Rigby), Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Musgrove, Nelson and May Colas, Staff of Antiquities Monuments and Museums Corporation, PMH Nurses from Male Medical II, staff of Cedar Crest and Yager Funeral Home and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention. Relatives and friends may pay their respects at Cedar Crest Funeral Home and Crematorium Ltd., Robinson and Baillou Hill Roads, New Providence on Friday from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. and at the Church on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until service time.
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Agatha Norma Lightbourne, 74 a resident of Lincoln Road, Stapledon Gardens, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly of Rock Sound, Eleuthera, Bahamas died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Saturday, December 13, 2025. She is survived by her husband: Glenveno Lightbourne; 2 sons: Navone (Paulette) Lightbourne, Burton (Janilee) Lightbourne; grandchildren: Christian, Tianna, Nyhle, Zayne, Kyoshi and Kyomi Lightbourne; sister: Paulette Wilson, Linda Rolle, Patrice Deveaux, Joyann Burgess, Maxine Benjamin; brother: Godfrey Deveaux; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced a later date.
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Funeral Service For Retired Nursing Officer Jacqueline Louise Thompson, 87
Archer, The Usher Board, Paul and Patricia Peterson, Virginia Bullard, Leticia Curry and Family, Emil and Shirley Saunders, Ida Rose and Family, Wilton and Marion Strachan, The Strachan family, The Scavellas Family, James and Cynthia Moss, James Williams and family, Nurse Johnson and Nursing staff of Elizabeth Estates Clinic, Dr. Francis Williams, Dr. M. Kerr, Dr. S. Campbell; caregivers: especially Remy Suca, Kizzy Edwards, Nurse Pauline Maycock, Krizia Styles; neighbors: Greg and Lottie Rahming, Abraham and Edith Butler, Delores Cartwright, the entire Nassau East North Community; numerous godchildren and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention. Relatives and friends may pay their respects at Cedar Crest Funeral Home and Crematorium Ltd., Robinson and Baillou Hill Roads on Friday from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. and at the Church on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until service time.
a resident of #32 Spoonbill Street, Nassau East North, New Providence, Bahamas will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at Epiphany Anglican Church, Prince Charles Drive, New Providence. Officiating will be Reverend Canon Atma Budhu assisted by other ministers of the gospel. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Gardens, Soldier Road, New Providence. She is survived by her daughters: Bridgette Scavella, Allyson (James) Moss and Chantal (Philip) Williams; grandchildren: Vonya Rahming, Cletis (Shanea) and Kiandro Scavella, Dr. Jamia (Theophilus) and James Moss Jr., Eden, Shiloh and Sienna Williams; great grandchild: Celine Scavella; adopted sister: Irma Davis of Harbour Island; nieces: Jemma Smith, Wendy Pinder, Ericka Colebrooke, Verna-Lisa Munroe, Tracy Mills, Sheta Davis, Deborah Rahming, Andrea Cox, Michelle Mott; nephews: Philip Simon, Jeffrey Wilkinson, Ricardo McQueen, Clyde and Rico Bullard, Neil and Ron Davis; brother-in-law: Joel (Gloria) Thompson; sisters-in-law: Genevieve Scavella and Geneva Thompson; nieces-in-law: Marsha Richardson, Michelle Mortimer, W. Nadine Harvey, Fern Sands (RBPF), Daphane Arthur, Bethsheba Sands, Dale Thompson, Karen Thompson, Yolanda Miller (USA); nephews-in-law: Randolph Sands, Reverend Brian Sands, Defence Force Chief Petty Officer Theodore Thompson, Kirk Thompson, Demetrius Scavella; cousins: Gloria and Ted Thompson, Michael Archer, Donna Roberts; other friends and relatives including: The congregation of the Anglican Church of Epiphany, Reverend Canon Budhu, Reverend Canon Delano
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Rudy Maycock, 61
a resident of Yamacraw Beach Estates, New Providence Bahamas died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Monday, December 15, 2025. He is survived by his sisters: Sandra Capron, Michelle Maycock, Lamantha Maycock, Deborah Maycock, Charmaine Forbes, Sandy Bastian, Chandell Bastian; brothers: Calvin Bastian, Drexel Maycock, Brian Maycock, Gino Maycock, Mark Bastian, Corrington Maycock, Jeremy Maycock; aunts: Yvonne Mullings, Catherine Sweeting, Cassandra Maycock; uncles: Samuel Bastian; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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Edwin Davis, 82
Livingston Robert Brown, 75 affectionately called ‘Winkie’
of Kemp Road, New Providence, Bahamas died on Tuesday, 9th December, 2025 at his residence. of #95 Cascarilla Street, Pinewood Garden, New Providence, He was pre-deceased by his wife: Freada-Mae Davis; mother: Bahamas died on Tuesday, 16th December, 2025 at the Rhoda Davis; father: Edwin Davis. Princess Margaret Hospital.
He is survived by his children: Rochelle, Sharon and Sheena Left to cherish his memories are his wife: Gloria Brown; Davis; sister: Roseley Taylor; brother: Livingston Davis; children, grandchildren, brothers, sisters and other grandchildren, great grandchildren; nieces and nephews, relatives and friends. other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to St. Ambrose Funeral arrangements are entrusted to St. Ambrose Funeral Home and will be announced at a later date. Funeral Home and will be announced at a later date.
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Death Notice For Lawson Martin Shearer, 54
a resident of Cooper’s Terrace, Kemp Road, New Providence, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, December 20th, 2025, 11:00am at St. Anselm Roman Catholic Church, Bernard Road, Fox Hill, New Providence. Officiating will be Fr. Junior Calixte assisted by Deacon Dennis Mackey and other ministers of the gospel. Interment will follow in the Old Trail Cemetery, New Providence. Celebrating her life and cherishing her loving memories are her daughter: Ella Pierre; sons: David Pierre, Edwin and Longley Olibrice and Ryan Michel; daughters-in-law: Shanita Sears-Pierre and Shavon CurtisOlibrice; grandchildren: Davohn Moss Laniesha Smith, Shadaya and Sariah Pierre, Cyndalano and Malaysia Olibrice; brothers: Roland Decius, Anthony, Telvius, Jieusphere, Claudia Da, Flavio Decius of Miami Florida, Bob Decius, Ricardo Decius, Ronaldo Decius, Wilfred Decius, Jimmy Decius-Norius, Robert Norius of Ft. Lauderdale, Willy and St. Home Decius; sisters: Janet Decius of Miami Florida, Clannise Joseph of Atlanta Georgia Alice Pinder, Mirlande Barrow, Ariana Demeritte, Shirley DeciusStuart, Michel Decius, Roseanne Decius, Rita Decius, Bertha Albert; nieces and nephews: Caronique, Roland, Odain, Jeremy, Charlene, Charlsena, Edward, James Tanise of Miami Florida, Eveline, Denise Mackelyn, Erard, Diefeter, Marie, Gerald, Sy’rai, Jermaiha, Arian, Kenna, Kaile, Kenno, Gabriel and Gabrielle, Travarus, Travanique, Letoya, Keisha, Rihanna, Georgie’s, Trevon and Aiden; in laws: Weena Decius, Keino Demeritte, Gregg Higgs; numerous other relatives and friends: M. Brice and family, Major family, Janilia, Mary Remonde, Babe, Ruth, Tonton, Audrey, Sofi, Simone, Thurston, Nozida, Debbie, Majorie and Ms. Mackey, the nurses and doctors of the Princess Margret Hospital, St. Bede’s Church Family, Cooper Terra’s Community and the Kemp Road Community at large. May her soul rest in peace. Family and friends are welcome to pay their last respects to St. Ambrose Funeral Home on Friday, 19th December, 2025 at 11:00am - 4:00pm.
of East Dennis Lightbourne, Yellow Elder Gardens, New Providence, Bahamas died on Monday, 15th December, 2025 at the Princess Margaret Hospital. He is survived by his wife: Lorna Shearer; mother: Lottie Major Davis; children: Lawson Jr., Lakeem Sr., Lorenz, Laquille, Lateisha and Lakiyah Shearer; brothers: Hugh, Kenworth Shearer (Nikia) and Floyd Shearer, Nark Miller, Calsey Smith; sister: Nadia Butler; 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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Funeral Service For Dorsette and Family, Sharan Carter, Frantz Ferguson, Anthon, Rory, Denny Bernard Augustus Davis, 71 Saunders and Family, Gary Parks and Family, Merilyn Ranza and family, Sheila Eden and Family, Jay Bostwick, Steven and John Todd, Hon. Jomo Campbell, MP, Hon. Leslia Brice MP, Darren Bastian and Family, Vernon affectionately called “Gayay” Rolle and Family, Stan Burnside and Family, Percy “Viola” Francis and
of Pine Forest Close, New Providence, Bahamas who died in Saturday, November 29, 2025 will be held on Saturday, December 20, 2025, 11:00am at Bahamas Christian Fellowship Center, Carmichael Road. Officiating will be Apostle Paul Butler and Pastor Henry Frazer assisted by other ministers. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Gardens, Soldier Road, New Providence. Left to cherish his loving memories are his wife: Karen Strachan Davis; daughters: Latoya Davis, D’Addra Davis, and Naajia Davis; sons: Chet Davis and Thayer Davis; adopted sons: Kermit Rahming, Bruce Vilsaint, Benson Neely and Renel Souffrant; grandchildren: Dystani Chery, Dajah Christie, Deziyah, Afeni, Saniyah, Chet Jr., Thay’Ajanae Davis and Danaj Neely; great grandchildren: Jayloni and Zyaire Williams; sisters: Theresa, Catherine, Karen Davis, and Bernadette St. Louis; brother: Godfrey Davis; sisters-in-law: Pamela Johnson, Marilyn Jones, and Bernadette Clarke; brothers-in-law: Anthony Miller, Quincy Jones, Steven Johnson and Albary St. Louis; uncle: Elvin Davis; nieces: Chudney, Rodesha, Tanaj, Tenair, Lakesha, LaSummer, Winter, Shaquel, Destinee, Sheniqua, Corissa, Alexia, Alexandria, Anita, Brenique, Catherine and Olivia; nephews: Stefan, Teran, Anwar, Crispin, Kyle, Drissen, Shaquille, Laronne, Khyri, Saleem, Ezekiel, Archelus, Harvey Jr., Marco, Corey, Antwon, Jonathan, Antonio, Joshua and Demetrius; grandnieces: Jaive, Nevaeh, Aayan, Tenae, Teran, Teja, Morghan, Christanique, Chardonnay, Ejis, Rhane, Khylee, Laquelle, Leilah, and Havanae; grandnephews: Tahj, Teron, Tristan, Tenero, Kaylen, Anwar Jr., Amir, Amari, Chad Jr., D’Khyree, Jaylen, Trevor, Harvey III, Marco Jr., Tyrek, Tylan, Nathan, Amon, Logan, Don Jr., and Dontae; cousins: Jeanette Davis and Family; Loreen and Tyrone Davis and Family, Carmen, Angela, Rodger, Anthony, and John Davis; Alfonso Pasco and Family; Veronica Johnson and Family; Marcia Bain and Family, Sandra Smith and Family; Tyrone North and Family, Ronnie Cash; AnneMarie and Family; Alethea Lewis and Family and Turner Family; Godson, Rashad Edgecombe; other relatives and friends including but not limited to: Maurice “Cheeks” Smith, Chad Clarke Sr., Rueben Deleveaux and Family, Jameko ‘Air’ Dean and Family, Laurette, Jeannine and Ermanette Souffrant, James Joseph, Apostle Henry Higgins and Family, Bernard
Family, Christine Fernander and Family, Hart Family, Linda and Owen Stubbs, Silbert and Arlene Nash Ferguson, Tommy Turnquest and Family, Anthony Brooks Sr. and Family, Elvin Hanna, Anthony Butler and Family, Edward Marshall and Family, Sidney Demeritte and Family, Paul Murray and Family, Gregory Clarke Sr. and Family, Lynden Miller and Family, Gino Rolle, Marvin Stubbs and Family, Barron Trottman, Dave Smith, Vernall Williams, Patricia Butler, Louellen Saunders, Shirley Marshall and Family, Naomi Hopkins and Family, Deborah Farrington and Family, Hubert Chipman and Family, Ricardo Cherlius, Keron Munnings, Kera Curtis, Carlton Mackey, John Higgins, Gregory Curtis and Family, Pedro Smith and Family, Anthony “Showtime” Rashad and Yolanda Maynard, AJ Cornish, Alexander Green, James Johnson, Freddy Mackey, and Spray Team Family, Martin Street Shack Family, Godfrey Forbes and Family, Mackenzie McKay and Family, Matt Morra, Mark, Eve and John Barrett, The Taylor Street Community, Bahamas Christian Fellowship Center, One Family Junkanoo and Community Organization, Saxons Superstars, Roots, The Valley Boys, Genesis and the entire Junkanoo Community, Eddison Riley and Family, Peter Street Community, Platinum Knights Family; Swingers Junkanoo Group Family; Eddie “Fast” Dames; Arthur Gibson and Family; One Love Junkanoo Group and Family, Kimsley Ferguson and Body of Christ Junkanoo Family; Theresa and Arachio and Family; Lilas Wood and Family; Veronica and Family; Anthon Dean and Family; Raphael Dean and Family; and Anne’s Town Clinic. National Art Gallery of The Bahamas Family. Viewing will be held in the Legacy Suite of Vaughn O. Jones Memorial Center, Mt. Royal Ave. and Talbot Street, New Providence on Friday from 12:00 noon to 5:00pm and on Saturday at the Church from 10:00am until service time.
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Pastor Adeline Victor, 64 of Miami Street, New Providence, Bahamas died at the Princess Margreat Hospital on Friday, December 12, 2025. She is survived by her husband: Philocles Victor; three daughters: Mivida Ewing, Victoria (Errol) Collie and Jessica Victor; two sons: McKenzy (Rothia) and Nicholas Victor; three grandchildren: Riley Edgecombe, Ethan Victor, and Emerald Collie and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral Service will be announced at a later date.
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Stephanie Louise McKenzie, 67
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Funeral Service for Keva Rikia Berry Porter, 29 of Pinewood Gardens, will be held at Apostolic House of Prayer Ministies, Apostolic Way, Golden Isles Road, on Saturday, 20th December, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. Pastor Dr. William Pratt assisted by Minister Elaine Fray will officiate. Interment will follow in Southern Cemetery, Spikenard & Cowpen Roads.
a resident of #1 Middle Circle, Colony Village, New Providence, Bahamas died on Saturday, December 13th, 2025. She is survived by her husband: Rev. Wilton McKenzie; children: Lunsworth, Jane, Shawn, Dale, Wilton Jr., Christmas, Wilkeishna and Darrell; grandchildren: Lunsworth, Kyle, Eden, D’Shawna and D’Shae; siblings: Daphne, Sonia, Jennifer, Cleothia, Advilda, Arthur, Jarred, Daniel and Simone; two aunts: Florinda Johnson and Albertha Bullard; uncle: Gladstone Ferguson and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral Service will be announced at a later date.
Left to cherish her memories are, Mother: Margaret Berry-Porter; Grand mother: Elsaida Porter; Caregiver: Shirley Walker and the Staff of Twilight Home; Sisters: Deandra Tate and Calisa Cleare; Brothers: Calvin Porter Jr., Delano and Michael Berry; Brothers-inlaw: Sgt. 3590 Austin Cleare and Edison Tate; Aunts: Brenda Berry, Antoinette Bonaby, Tamara, Lorraine Knowles, Clair and Meouchi Porter; Uncles: Andrew Scavella, Anthony (Christine), Nathaniel (Joann), Dencil & Hervis Porter, Randy & Bradley (Paula) Mackey; Nieces: Edisha and Edrica; Nephew: Amani Cleare; Cousins: Latoya (Dave) Brown, Vanessa (Leroy) Murphy, Latina, Nadia and Shervin Williams, Derranika & Derrika Dean, Kennesha Butcher, Rashard Scott, Kendrick Sherman, Lavade Williams, Edroy & Dominic Murphy, Lashan & Tasman Clarke, Davonte Brown, Byron Roberts, Fontella Rolle, Antonice Johnson, Bradesha & Brandon Mackey, Robyn Thompson, Rashanda Bain, Leante Cornish, Natasia, Natisha, Natoya, Indira, Ronderkea, Rashann, Robyn & Brittany Porter, Letecha Garland, Rhandi, Rhandesha, Randawnique, Anthony Jr., Jaheim, Jonathon, Nathaniel Jr., Janiel, Ian Porter Jr. and Kwame Garland, Susan, Samantha and Andre Porter, Dornesha Hamilton, Cardranique, Cedric, Renford, Valentino, Dionne, Laverne, Charmaine, Theora and Monique Munroe, Unell Rolle, Verlyn and Myrtle Scavella; Other friends and relatives: Pastor William and Minister Loleta, Apostolic House of Prayer family, Pratt and family, Justice Cheryl Grant Thompson and family, Esther Cleare and family, Byron Roberts and family, Margaret Rolle and family, Maria Middleton and family, Natasha Carey and family, Florida Rolle and family, Lorene Morley and family, Donna Coakley and family, Ellamae Blyden and family, Kennedy Butcher and family, Perlene Mounts and family, Brenda Lewis and family, Sandra Moss and family, Della Tucker and family, Hon. Myles Laroda and family, Marciano Nottage and family, Gia Bethel and family, Lavon Coley and family, Andrea Ferguson and family, Amanda Higgins and family, Ray Jones and family, The Williamson and Newbold family, P.N.O Charlene Davis, S.N.O Rebecca Johnson, S.N.O Sherry Pinder, N.O. 1 Portia Ferguson, and N.O. 2 Donnalee Curry. Please forgive us if your names are not listed. Relatives and friends may pay their respects at Grace Funeral Home, 36 Rosetta Street, on Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and on Saturday at the Church from 9:00 a.m. until service time.
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Funeral Services for Simeon Andrew Major, 63
Cameron Cartwright; Special Thanks to: Dr. Kera Knowles & staff P.M.H. Trauma Department and Doctors and Nurses - Male Medical I; and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention. Relatives and friends may pay their respects at Grace Funeral Home, #36 Rosetta Street, on Thursday (TODAY), from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and again at the Church on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until service time.
Selena Smith, 78
of Zion Boulevard, South Beach, and formerly of Turtle Cove, Long Island, will be held at St. Agnes Anglican Church, Baillou Hill Road, on Friday, December 19th, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. The Venerable Archdeacon Keith Cartwright will officiate. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, Soldier Road. Simeon Andrew Major is survived by beautiful Daughters: Samantha (Dervin Sr.) Kemp and Nicole Major; Grandson: Dervin Kemp Jr.; Brothers: Philip Sr. (Leann), Patrick (Treina), Ellis Sr. (Ingrid), Stephen Sr. (Rosemarie) Major, Peter (Shauna) and Ephriam Taylor (Bridgette Miller); Sisters: Paulette (Ernest) Bain and Una (Carl) Kemp; Numerous nieces and nephews: Mavis Culmer, Christine (Michael Sr.,) Greene, Mytherine Swann, Philip Jr. (Denise), Tamara, Jermaine (Annmarie), Patrick (Cutelle), Miguel (Shanna), Levar, Levoi, Perez (Shakira), Lloyd, Sabrina, Ellis Jr. (Shae Barry), Elvardo (Brunai), Damante (Raquelle) Sean (Thomosina), Stephen Jr. and Stephanie Major, Patrelle (Damoi) Cross, Demetria Anyameluna and Kavard Dames, Tina (Sylvester) Russell, Trevor (Anika), Michael (Tina), Delores and Michelle Bain, Crystal (Dwayne) Hepburn, Carla (George), Garrison (Kalisa) Clarke, Ahmad and Alicia Greene, Peter Jr., Quanica, Quashad and Romano Taylor. Numerous Grandnieces and nephews too many to mention. Other relatives and friends including: Lynn and Brian Williams, Drucilla Moxey, Tanya Bodie, Sheila Mitchell, Dawn and Sandra Knowles and Family, Gordon Major and family, Brenda Barry and Family, Meta Bethel and Family, John Wells and Family, Una Elliot and Family, Frankilee Wilchcombe and Family, Ashwood Turnquest and Family, Kevin Henfield, Gary Hanna, Leslie Mitchell, Jacklyn Poitier, Shiyoka Strachan, Jacklyn Stubbs, Betty Jean, Thryann Colebrooke, Perez Storr, Kevin Kemp and Family, The entire staff of Budget, Buy-4-Less, and Xtra Valu Food stores, especially the Produce Department, Kevin Roberts, Sharon Burrows, Delshon Rolle and Chris Storr. Special friends: Vern Rolle, Alma, Britney and
of Johnson Road and formerly of St. Catherine, Jamaica, will be held at Victory Baptist Church, Bay Lily Drive, Seabreeze, on Friday, December 19th, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. Pastor Ivan Carey will officiate. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, Soldier Road. She is predeceased by, her Parents: Andrew and Roselyn Rocto; and Son: Anthony Woodside. She is survived by one (1) Son: Andrew Woodside; five (5) Daughters (& their spouses): Grace (Kevin - adopted son), Andrea (Troy), Joy (Ian), Samantha (Brendan) and Shandi; Adopted Mother: Mildred Maurice; two (2) Sisters: Mollene and Naomi; one (1) Brother: Charles; fifteen (15) Grandchildren: Tye, Selena, Gabriel, Joshua, Arianna, Shavano, Jospeh, Shadea, Soraya, Asia, Alexander, Shante, Trenae, Trevor and Mark; ten (10) Great-grandchildren: Armelia, Venus, Scarlet, Raden, Cody, Aria, Kamail, Kevin, Kenron and Bryson; one (1) Aunt: Gloria; two (2) Nieces: Rosemary and Jody; two (2) Nephews: Steve and Chris; and a host of other relatives and friends including, Shelly and family, Keturah, Tariq, Lisa and family, the Lowe’s, Darville’s and the entire Johnson Road community. There will be NO PUBLIC VIEWING.
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Funeral Services for Duane Nevin “Lucky Star” Stubbs, 60 of Warren Street, will be held at St. Barnabas Anglican Church, Wulff & Baillou Hill Roads on Saturday, 20th December, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. Rev. Fr. Roderick Bain assisted by other members of the Clergy will officiate. Cremation will follow. Left to cherish his memories are, his Children: Son, Javano’ Duane N. Stubbs and Daughter, Dishan Freyva Aurilla Stubbs; Siblings: Ivoine Ingraham (Portia), Kendal Ingraham (Shellyn); D. Suzette Culmer and Derek Roach; Grandson: Durrant Sweeting; Nephews: Derek Roach Jr., Jackson Culmer, Kory Ingraham, Xavier, Ivoine, Torres & Krishna Ingraham; Nieces: Endeavour and Jordan Roach, Janelle, Alexis, Kenya, Shemika, Tamika & Natasha; Grandnieces & nephews: Madison & Mila Adderley, Samaire, Jaya; Jayden, JaAri, Janae, Xaria, Reese, Ava, Olivia, Daniella, Kailen, Synaj, Konnner, Karter and Syncere; Great Grandnieces & Nephews: Shai and Nouri Hill; Godchild: Anishka Kemp; Other Relatives & Friends: Julia Ferguson & Family of Hollywood, Fla., Phillip Stubbs & Family, Natasha Johnson, Osvaldo Newbold, Talnesya Johnson, Nico Johnson & Family, Sharon Rahming & Family, Dainette Cleare & Family, Marsha Thompson & Family, Neil Stubbs & Family, Sandra Newbold Dean & Family, Chantel Deveaux, Betty, Florimae, Meredith, Ellen & Dwight Stubbs of Miami, Fla., Isadore Maynard & Family, Nellie Marshall & Family, Families of the late: Palma Newbold Cooper; Lloyd Newbold and I.G Stubbs, Rev. Cecil Newbold & Family, Winifred Wright & Family, William & Alfred Poitier & Family, Nathalie Bonimy & Family, Shirley Moncur, Emerick Seymour, Kirkwood (Buddy) Forbes (Caretaker), Debra Smith, Daphne Russell, Reynaldo Russell, Katina Roach Dean, Fran Roach Haven, Carla Roach MacDonald, Stuart Culmer, Michele Coburn, Dwight Seymour & Family, Daniel Smith & Family, Martin Storr (Marty) & Family, Shayne & Wayde Sweeting & Family, Mark Dillette & Family, University of Warren Street Families (UWS), Residents of Davis & Warren Streets & Hawthorne Road, Oakes Fields, Residents of Balwin Ave & Boyd Subdivision, Cacique International & Team, Diamonds International Family, Silk Ladies and Crew, Four Walls Squash and Social Club Family. Relatives and friends may pay their respects at Grace Funeral Home, #36 Rosetta Street, on Friday from 12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m. and again
on Saturday at the Church from 1:00 p.m. until service time.
Dorothy Maxine Burrows (nèe Jones), 90
of Cowpen Road, and formerly of San Salvador, will be held at Greater Chippingham Church of God, Rosebud & Eden Streets on Monday, December 22nd, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. Bishop Brian Rolle, assisted by other Ministers of the Gospel will officiate. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, Soldier Road. Left to cherish her beautiful memories are her children: George (Kristine) Burrows, Larry (Annette) Burrows, Patsy Huston; and step son: Laverne; Sisters: Francina Henderson, Pamrica Rodgers, Carriemae Hunt, and Winifred Campbell; Brothers: Luther Jones, Henrick Nairn, and Dilith Nairn; Grandchildren: Shavonne Turnquest, Carlos, Xavier, and Narria Burrows, Nicole Sinclair, Khyle Shervington, Nelson Burrows Sr., Julieanna Smith, Larry Burrows Jr., Christopher Burrows, Tyshia and Tyler Smith, Taquawn Stubbs, Anthea and Dearren Cartwright, Marquella James, Monique Allen, Pamela, Whitney, and Don Bastian, Verniqua, Vernesko and Verneisha Burrows; Nieces: Nicole Henderson-Smith, Kristal Fairman, Ellamae Blyden, Karen Knowles, Willarine Rodgers, Marie Rolle, Cheryl Brown, Sonia Knowles, Jacinta Turnquest, Janice Hunt, Janis Lynch, Vernice Morely, Ursula Nairn and Dilithea Nairn; Nephews: Ricardo and Noel Henderson, Shandon Smith, Mario Jones, Prince and Warren Rodgers, Kevin Timothy, Fabian and Kieron Nairn, Ricky Hunt, Rennard Storr, Don Jones, Damian Nairn and Lemarque Campbell; and a host of other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may pay their respects at Grace Funeral Home, #36 Rosetta Street, on Sunday from 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m., and again on Monday at the Church from 10:00 a.m. until service time.
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Funeral Service for Prudence Aramena Nottage, 50 of Kenya Avenue, Carmichael Road, and formerly of Congo Town, South Andros, will be held at Zion South Beach Baptist Church, Zion Boulevard, on Saturday, December 20th, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Dr. Anthony Sampson assisted by other Ministers of the Gospel will officiate. Cremation will follow. Left to cherish her precious memories are, two Children; Dylan Kemp and Shantique Coakley; Six Sisters: Alma Ruth, Muriel Nottage, Millestine Smith, Inez Minnis, Norine Moxey and Tenneil Kelly Hepburn; Five Brothers: Anthony, Donnie, Dave, Fenrick, & Jemerson Nottage; Three Sisters-in-law: Christine & Aneka Nottage, and Winifred Newbold; Three Brothers-in-law: Rexville Smith, Prince Moxey and Prince Hepburn; Nieces & Nephews: Janice & Travis Forbes, Clint & Deidre Lockhart, Tanisha & Pedro Clarke, Ashley & Kevardo Smith, Ramon & Ashley Nottage, Ebony Gerenus, Alexia Gibson, Sanae Minnis, Jada Moxey, Kaeley Rolle, Davia, Denika, Aaliyah, Zaia, Shadae, Hailey, Antoinette & Taryn Nottage, Glenor Sawyer, Tanisha Duvalier, Michela Newton, Shelton Miller, Tamal Curry, Rex Smith, Aldeon Miller, Justin Spence, Tyric, Fenrick Jr., Matthew, Fenron, & Anthony Jr.. Nottage, Marco Davis, Ramon Francis & Gregory Hanna; Grandnieces & Nephews: Donnice, D’asia, Tamari & Ceria Nottage, Theodore Roberts, Clint Jr., Clintdera, Davion, Daveah, Ciano, Kaden & Meliah Lockhart, Faith & Tyric Evans, Saire & Sire Sutherland, Travion & Cleavonya Forbes, Kendalezza Taylor, Leisha & Hope Leslie, Angel & Mariah Gibson, Miamor Duvalier Jaheim King & Justice Spence, Thia & Tesley. Best Friends: Kathier Rolle Duncombe, Antonia Amaly & Tamika Rolle; Cousins: Hestine Kelson, Carolyn Moxey, Naomi & Antoinette Clarke, Audrey Woodside, Angela Gaitor, Charlene Rolle, Shavanda Sturrup, Maria, Dellarese & Janesta Burrows, Shanell Russel, Nashan Knowles, Lakeisha & Iesha Saunders, Brenda Taylor, Minnie Bodie, Whyomi Huyler, Petrona Moncur, Linda Deveaux, Sherry & Donnel Butler, Yvonne Levarity, Carolyn Rigby, Monique Colebrooke, Anishka, Cleomi, Theresa, Diane, & Karen Nottage, Serkeitha Meadows, Paula Dean, Patricia Smith, Lauren Fordhand, Nicola Cox, Irene Grant, EvaMae Evans, Wendall Clarke, Kermit, Carlos, & Kevin Sturrup, Selvyn Rolle, Ray Anthony “ Pabo” Adderley, James Burrows, Janecio Saunders, Leslie Huyler, Julian Butler, Rodger Duvalier, Joseph Newbold, Stanford Pinder, Jemerson Cox, Omar, Derrick, Craig, Tyrone, Keith, Carl, Donald, & Garrison Nottage, Richard Johnson & Livingston Smith. Other Relative & Friends: Sylvia & Martha Duvalier (God mother), Francis & Clinton Whylly, Sophia Smith, Essolita Hanna, Lakeshia Ferguson, Marva Cornish, Doraline Johnson, Janet Forbes, Zelrona Outten, Nadine & Brad Frazer, Louise, Andrea, Linda & Debra Duvalier, Thelma Forbes, Bria Smith, Serena Rolle, Willamae Saunders,
Betty Sawyer, Lavern Kelly, Micheal, Jeffrey, Arnold, Huel, Cedric & Terrence Duvalier, Emerson Carey, Joanna & Shanique Smith, Raquel Bowleg, Vanessa Kemp, Benisha Newbold, Euthamae King, Heliesha Griffin, Marvin Sturrup, Patrice Duvalier, Charlene Whyms, Roshawn Brice, Jackie Bain & family, Hilda & Krystal Johnson, Sandra Daxon, Kelvin Burrows, Denice, Maxine, Sharice, Natasha Kelly, Kim Outten Stubbs, Fredrika Dorsette, Wendy McPhee, Danavier Fisher, Suelyn Stuart, Quincy Munroe, Zonna Riley, Vincent Curry, Dwight Knowles & Family, Keno Rolle & Family, Gary Hepburn & Family, Pastor Roy & Karen Burrows & Family, Lilette, Monique & Marva Burrows Family, Eulalee, Phyllis, Maxine Gibson & Family, Lavern, Evyonne Donna Davis Family, Linda & Bradley Rolle, George & Rose Burrows Family, Kendall Taylor, Patrick Kelly, Florina, Ettamae & Melony family Lucille & Joyce Bastian Jerome Nixon, Rev. James & Mary Pratt Family, Winifred Rolle & Family, BarbraJean Moore & Family, Rev Carlton & Janesta Stuart Family, Gardina Sturrup & Family, Charlene McKenzie & Family, The entire Atlantis Cove Room Attendant Housekeeping, Engineering & Casino Kitchen Family, Commonwealth Building Supplies Company, Antiquities, Monuments & Museum Corporation, Cleveland V. Eneas Primary School, Social Services, Corporate Legal Law Firm, Hon. Minister Keith Bell, Zion South Beach Baptist Church Family, the graduating class of 1993- South Andros Senior High, the entire community of Congo Town, from Driggs Hill to Mars Bay, South Andros; and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention. Relatives and friends may pay their respects at Grace Funeral Home, #36 Rosetta Street, on Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and again on Saturday at the Church from 10:00 a.m. until service time.
Death Notice for Leona Jones Johnson, 90 of Leeward Isles, Golden Gates #2, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Friday, 12th December, 2025. She is survived by five (5) Children (and their spouses): Oswald, Ada (Bonita), Wendell (Jaqueline) and Audrey Johnson and Clodella Sands; one (1) Stepson: Clarington Johnson: one (1) Brother-in-law: Solomon Johnson Jr.; one (1) Sister-in-law: Mary Pratt; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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ROLINDA BACASIE ROLLE-CANTER, 45
of Rosewood Street, Pinewood Gardens, died at Princess Margaret Hospital, on Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025. Service will be held on Saturday, December 20th, 2025 at Voice of Deliverance Disciple Center Ministries, Deliverance Way, Malcolm Allotment, at 11a.m. Officiating will be Chief Apostle Leon Wallace, assisted by Apostle Dr. Winton and Prophetess Dr. Shekera Sears. Interment will be held at Woodlawn Gardens, Soldier Road. She was predeceased by her Father: Franklyn Rolle and her Brother: Arachio Smith. Left to cherish her precious memories is her Husband: Ryan Canter; Parents: Marilyn & Wellington Smith; Four Children: Rovantae (Angel) Smith, Trai-don Rolle, Rye-on & Rye-aah Canter; Four Grand children: Arianna & A’Mari Smith, Tahjae & Petula Rolle; Seven Sisters: Kenya Johnson, Sherlinea Smith, Minister Tia Miller, Francheska Lay, Tabitha, Dakota, & Jeneel Rolle; Four Brothers: Shama, Tom & Emile Rolle; Two Brothers-in-law: Devon Miller Sr. and Patrick Lay; Seven Nephews: Montell Kelly, Anwar Major, Calvin Huyler, Devon & Drelynn Miller, Corey and Micheal Rolle; Eight Nieces: Celina Roker, Devyani Miller, Jade, Amari and Samiah Rolle, Wallecia George and Zoey Lay; Special Friend & Kids: Andrew, Andrell & Andrewniqua Johnson; Uncles: Stafford Stuart, Phillip,
George, Christopher & Albert Smith, Overseer Andrew Huyler, Richard Taylor, Lionel Davi; Aunts: Rowena Taylor, Pastor Julia Johnson, Overseer Donna Huyler, Shernita and Virgilee Smith, Stephanie Davis, Laverne Dean, Sophia Adderley, Janice and Mildred Johnson, Betty Stuart; Grand Uncle: Othniel Darling, Pastor John Henry Innis; Great Grand Uncle: Felton Collie; Numerous cousins: Hanklyn (Vanessa), Sherryann (Quincy), Stafford Jr., El-Tavio, Cecil Jr., Shamar, Deangela, Edricka, Crystal, Michelle, Leonard, Shoan, Delano, Shenique, Antone, Prophetess Shekera (Apostle Winton) Sears, Pastor Denrelio (Adama), Denero Williams, Nerissa (Englebert), Natasha (Donald), Jemika, D’Andra, Billy, Lionel Jr. Kishon (Kahdja), Shaquelle, Davinia, Gabriel, Darnella, Tavis, Kiante, Rhonda & Phillip Jr., Pastor Vanessa Glinton, Shanrisha, Samantha, Leon, Georgette, Ivanecia, Laselle, Rosie Forbes, Tina, Sabrina, Albert Jr., Anastacia, Phillip Brown; A host of other relatives and friends including: Charles, Samuel, Rita, & Gwenda Darling & Family, Wellington Virgil & Family, Father James Palacious & Family, McKell Mackenzie, Montrea Brown & Family, Davanya, Caden, Matteo, Donald Jr. Kimani, Tavis Jr. Aquille, Aquilla, Destiny, Dilyn, Maximus, Hosea, Dashanae, Demargeo, De’Shae, Denrelio Jr, Adia, Travon, Devon, Juji, Rico, Delano Jr. Deangela, Meko, Deaneglo, Devontae, Shaveze, Leonardo Jr., Anton Jr., Jonas, Halley, Laquel, Leon Jr., Ruby Brown & Family, Hazel Mackey & Family, Reecie & Family, Innis Family, Boston Morely & Family, Rachel and Cliff Morely, Anthony Miller & Family, Kendall Brooks & Family, Katherine Rodgers & Family, Pinewood Gardens Community, Bruce Rahming & Family, Insley Mitchell & Family, The Miller’s Family, Edward Thurston & Family, Nioka Sands & Family, Kemp Road Community, Ikena Johnson & Family, Dawn Butler Clarke & Family, Sherry Russell, The Voice of Deliverance Disciple Center Family, Whole Armour Ministries International Family, Pentecostal COGIC Family, Linda, Better, Petty, Ellie, Cecilia Mackey & Family, Roselda Davis & Family, RM Bailey class of 97, and many other relatives and friends too numerous to mention. Friends may pay their last respects at East Sunrise Mortuary #183 Baillou Hill Road and Cordeaux Avenue from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Friday and again at the church from 10:00 a.m. to service time on Saturday.
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Funeral Service for
Rev. Dr. Hilliard Amos Walker, 71
of Anthurium Avenue, Garden Hills #2 will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday 20th December, 2025 at Faith United Missionary Baptist Church, Faith Way off Blue Hill Road. Officiating will be Rev. Dr. William Thompson assisted by other ministers of the Gospel. Interment will follow in Lakeview Memorial Gardens and Mausoleum, J.F.K Drive and Gladstone Road. He is survived by his Beloved and Loyal Wife of 46 years: Rosetta Campbell – Walker; Children: Denice (Frankie) Smith, Keith (Denece) Mackey, Indira Walker-Sears, Kelvin (Ayisha) Walker; Grandchildren: Janea Moss-Edgecombe, Kadesha Marshall, Keianise (Carlderon) Brown, Frank (Threvette) Smith, Anyka (Donovan) Gray, Aquarius Marshall, Deneia Mackey, Taro Sears, Frankera and Travaughn Smith, Laila Bodie, Keltria, Keleisha, Kelliah, and Kelvin Walker Jr.; Great Grandchildren: Kenece and Kenrico Edgecombe, J’Khari Rolle, Aniyah Gray, and Ameira Sears; Brothers: Anthony, Ralph (Jasmine), Rudolph (Marcia), and Timothy (Sophia) Walker; Sisters: Ruthlee Saunders & Marion Walker-Fernander; Aunts: Thelcene Simms, Shiela Johnson, Velma Ferguson, Curlene and Edwina Gibson; Uncles: Arthel Gibson, Leonard Johnson; Nieces & Grandnieces: Chantique Walker, Amelia Hall, Myah and Amy Walker, Vashti (Cameron) Saunders, Brooklyn Saunders, and Tasia Walker, Hawanya, Janiece & Jillian Saunders, Vanessa Fernander; Nephews & Grandnephews: Khary and Khody Walker, Tamiere Barr, Mikhail and Mikhel Smikle, Cameron Saunders Jr., Travis Walker, and Ralph Walker Jr., Charles(Theodora) Fernander, Elston Walker; Cousins: Shirley, Terry, Stephen (Lynn), Franklyn and Monique Gibson, Sylvia, Vincent Jr. (Wendy) Gibson, Herbert (Gwen ) Gibson, Robert (Patricia) Gibson, Clifford (Claudia) Gibson Walter, Edna and Oscar Gibson, Drucilla Whitfield, Eunice (Billy) Hudson Delworth (Zener) Gibson, Albon (Sherrill) Gibson, Arlene Horton, Janet Johnson, Michelle (Dwayne) Swaby, Jane Gibson, John Gibson Jr., Mark (Eleni) Patrice Gibson, Angela (Bishop Ghaly) Swann, Yvonne Sands, Dr. Sharon (Bishop Trevor) Williamson, Eric Jr. (Lynn) Gibson, Hon. D Shane (Jacqueline) Gibson, Janine Gibson, Michael (Julie) Hooper, Ann (Arturo) Hutchinson, Hubert Gibson III (Joba), Mabel, Rochelle, Dominique Strachan, Lanita (Dale) Strachan, Devaughn Pinder, Virginia, Wilber, Conville Deleveaux, Essel Sprull, Adline (Pastor Patrick Rolle), Dr. Theresa Adderley (Donald) Smith, Asher and Briceton Anderson, Patricia
(Greg) Gorney, Kayla (Cartan) Allen’s, Bertram Simms, Charles (Shan) Readon, Pastor Philip Readon, Dr. Bernadette (Pastor Kenneth) Adderley, Daphne (Minister Carlton) Adderley, Beverley Johnson Bethel, Michelle (Allison) Ferguson, Kendal (Cindy) Johnson, Leonardo (Chadhil) Johnson, Donald Thurston, Vernell (Glen) Nottage, Sandra (Daniel) Miller, Lynn Thurston, Christopher (Lisa) Thurston, Michael (Felicia) Thurston, Melony Thurston and Reginald Thurston, Sharon Turnquest, Dr. Ingrid Gibson-Mobley, Leah Mather, Atwel (Karen) Ferguson, Preston Ferguson, Sheryl (Kenneth) Carey, Donald (Ronet) Ferguson, Donnell (Pastor Ivan) Carey, Gina (Dario) Rolle, Daniel, David and Solomon Williams, Harry Lord, Marjorie Lord-Roker, Patricia Lord-Dickenson, Stancel & Lorraine Ferguson, Cleomi Smith-Mobley, Donnie, Evelyn & Anthon McKenzie, Deana McKenzie, Stacy McKenzie-Rolle, Betsy Hepburn, Macy’s Bullard, Rose Rolle, Charmaine Lewis, Kimmy & Chrissy Seymour, Zsa & Trevor Wallace, Deedee & Ray Harris, Bonnie Hepburn, Bridgette & Toya Farrington, Wendy & Gilbert Robinson, Trevor Gomez, Denise Gomez, Jamaal Gomez, Dr. Lavar & Christa Gomez, Bernardo Rahming, Roscoe & Indy Dickenson, Nadia & Dennis Francis, Jade Lewis-Miller, and Cydney Lewis; Other Relatives: Redding Marshall, Tracey Charlow, William Pratt, Glenn Roberts, The Campbell Family, Terrell and Georgia Butler, Branea Brown, Rayvaghn Pinder, Khouri and Orion Forbes, Ashley Johnson, and Amiyah Burrows; Host of other Friends including: Her Excellency the Most Hon. Cynthia A. Pratt, O.N., GCMG, The Most Honorable Phillip Edward “Brave” Davis, KC, MP, Simon Wilson, The Most Honorable Dr. Hubert Alexander Minnis, O.N., Doan Cleare C.D., Mr. Zhivago Dames, MBA, BS, The Honorable Glenys Hanna–Martin, Luther Smith, Pastor Ivan and Donell Carey and Victory Baptist Family, Rhonda Bain, Annie Smith, Briciemae Gibson, Cedric Knowles, Glenn Roberts, Garden Hills #2 Community, BANSA (formerly Civil Aviation Department) Family, Walker’s Industries Family, Multimedia Family, The Entire Community of Englerston and the Grove, The Honorable Mario Keith Bowleg, Rev. Dr. William Thompson & the Faith United Missionary Baptist Church Family. If by chance your name was not mentioned, please forgive us; it was not intentional. We love you and thank you all. May His Soul Rest in Peace! Friends may pay their last respects at Bethel Brothers Morticians & Crematorium, #44a Nassau Street on Friday 19th December, 2025 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and at the church on Saturday 20th December 2025 from 9:00 a.m. until service time.
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Funeral Service for
Arnoldi Vincenti Simms, 61
of South Westridge will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday 20th December, 2025 at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, West Hill Street. Officiating will be Fr. Glen Nixon, assisted by other members of the clergy. Cremation will follow. Arnoldi is preceded in death by his mother: Annette Simms. Left to cherish his fond memories are his Wife: April Dean-Simms; Daughters: D’Andrea Ramsey, Acacia Simms and Valencia “Kitty” Dean-Simms; Son-in-law: Carlo Ramsey; Grandchildren: Di’Orr and Cael Ramsey; Father: Rico Edsel Simms; Stepmother: Louise Simms; Sisters: Sharon Simms-Simmons, Karen Simms & Mavis (Terrance) Moss; Brothers: Ian (Erica) Simms & Pablo Simms; Aunts: Marina Knowles, Theresa Simms, Gilda Dean & Peggy Hall; Uncles: Mario Simms, Michael (Silvia) Simms, Neville Thompson & Horatio Skeete; Niece: Tamia Moss; Nephews: Damien Simms, Darien (Erenee) Nixon, Devin (Emily) Simmons, Christian, Khari, Erin, Zian & Judah Simms, Tahj, Taraj & Trey Moss; Sisters-in-law: Linda Clarke, Melony Scavella, Wendy McNeil, Faye Miller, Renea Holmes; Brothers-in-law: Edward, Stephen, Randy and Shaft Dean, Maxwell McNeil, Raphael Holmes; Other Relatives: Debbie Albury, Jewel & Jason Knowles, Deon, Geno, Alvaro, Adino & Shanika Simms, Ancel, Anthony & Antonio Simms, Lambert (Bradia) Longley, Lisa (Michael) Fields, Nicholas (Tandra) Longley, Nicole Longley, Rosemarie
(Peter) Symonette, Ava (Galen) Saunders, Michelle (Giles Tuco) Mitchell, Anishka Cartwright, Charisse, Patrice & Darrell Thompson, Alyse, Allia and Alysha Dean, Indirah Burke, Ayden and Skye Simms, Mia Storr, Athena Glynatsis, Kendrick Nixon, Ladonna Laing-Hudson, Tammy Lecky, Roger & Ivamae Simmons, Allan Hanna, Garnell Kemp, Liza Dean, Shafanno Dean, Faron & Devaron Palmer, Doody & Glen; Friends: The Stapledon crew (including Raymond ‘Raybo’ Darling, Ricky Miller, Malcolm Collie, Raphael Holmes, Sue Bain, Leslie, Sonia & Orlando Albury & Vaughn Bullard), Berkley Johnson, Brian Adderley, Teenie, Dwayne Woods, Aluchifer Rolle, Obie Roberts, Earl Thompson Jr., Obi Pindling, Eren Sands, Grafton Ifill Jr, Marco Armbrister, Rush Bevans, Patrice & Gary Thompson, Dennis Skinner, Serena Miller, Bradley Rolle, Margaret Pratt, Crystal McClain-Turnquest, Georgi Robinson, Leah Mather, Bridgette Sands, Marsha Lambert, Craig (Sheena) Adderley, SAC (class of 1982), Brando Thompson, Naughty (Maryjane) Zenicazelaya, Ricardo Wright, Clinton Clarke, Senator Ronnie Duncombe, The Westridge community, Simms Brothers, Jimmy 5 Liquor Store, Juan Bacardi and the staff of Bristol Cellars Wine & Spirits, The Starbucks breakfast crew, and Julie Hoffer the management & staff of The Department of Archives, Donna Wilson, Leo Johnson, Quinn McCartney & Family, The Saunders Family, The Chippingham community. Arnoldi is also survived by other relatives and friends, all of whom we recognize and appreciate, but too numerous to mention at this time. May His Soul Rest in Peace! Friends may pay their last respects at Bethel Brothers Morticians & Crematorium, #44a Nassau Street on Friday 19th December, 2025 from 1:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and at the church on Saturday 20th December 2025 from 9:00 a.m. until service time.
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Funeral Services for Jermaine Autry Hepburn, 52 of Boatswain Hill will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday 19th December, 2025 at The Myles Munroe Diplomat Center (BFM), Carmichael Road. Officiating will be Pastor Dave Burrows assisted by other ministers of the Gospel. Interment will follow in Lakeview Memorial Gardens and Mausoleum, J.F.K Drive and Gladstone Road. Left to cherish Jermaine fond Memories are his Loving Wife of 27 years: Tina Hepburn; Children: Jada, Jasmin, and Jermaine Hepburn; Mother: Vernita Hepburn; Sisters: Kerri Hepburn, Keidra Russell, Keisha and Jayde Mackey, Tamara Bethel, and Kerra Taylor; Brothers: Geno, Keishano and Jeremy Mackey; Grand Aunt: Agnes Bethel; Aunts: Pearline (Joseph) Young, Audrey Hepburn, Rosey (Charles) Curry, Ruby Brown, and Hazel Mackey; Uncles: Reverend Audley JJ (Reverend Waydie) Hepburn; Nephew: Jordan Smith; Mother-in-law: Reverend Patricia Smith; Father-in-law: Reverend Howard Smith; Brother-in-law: Ian Smith; Sisters-in-law: Shandia and Anita Smith; Cousins: Dewitt Fernander and family, Howard Fernander and family, Mary Fernander and family, Sherwin Fernander and family, Delores Thompson and family, Harry Fernander and family, Doreen Gardiner and family, Marion Fernander and family, Donald Fernander and family, Ian Bethel and family, Arthur Bethel and family, Vernal Bethel and family, Rodney Bethel and family, Sharan (Maxwell) Holder and family, Celeste Bethel, Patricia Bethel, Timothy Edmonsen and family, Astra (Wilgens) Metayer and family, Charlee Francis and family, Clover (Steven) Louise and family, Charles Jr. (Kimbley) Curry and family, Carlos Curry, Donavan Hepburn and family, Tavia Lowe and family, Ronaldo Hepburn and family, Manjaro Hepburn and family, Donicka Rolle and family, Tammy Major and family, Sharan (Maxwell) Holder and family, Celeste Bethel, Jaynelle Drayton and family, Beatrice Hepburn and Family, Veramae McPhee and family, Francine Hepburn and family; Numerous Other Relatives and Friends including: The Parks family, Fredrica Roberts and family, The Smith family, The Kenny Family, The Pinder family, The Newton family, The Duncombe family, The Edwards family, The Arthur Family, The Miller family, The Mackey family, The 1992 graduating class of Nassau Christian Academy, The Bank of the Bahamas family, The Access Accelerator Small Business Development Centre family, The Bahamas Faith Ministries family, The Zion Yamacraw Baptist Church family and numerous other relatives and friends. May His Soul Rest in Peace!
Friends may pay their last respects at Bethel Brothers Morticians & Crematorium, #44a Nassau Street on Thursday (TODAY!) 18th December, 2025 from 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. and at the church on Friday 19th December 2025 from 9:00 a.m. until service time.
Paula Marie Sherman, 83 of West Dennis Court, Yellow Elder Gardens will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday 19th December, 2025 at St. Cecilia’s Roman Catholic Church, 3rd & 4th Streets, Coconut Grove. Officiating will be Monsignor Simeon Roberts, assisted by other members of the clergy. Interment will follow in the Catholic Cemetery, Tyler Street. Left to cherish fond memories of Paula are her Brother: Marcel T. Sherman; Sisters: Stephaine Higgins and Tanya Sherman; Nephews: G. Donnaveo Sherman, Dr. Amahl Higgins (Delila), O’Neil Sherman, Dr. Mikhail Higgins; Nieces: Antoinice Sherman, Anahdia ShermanGibson; Grandnephews: Stephen Munroe, Shekem, Sekani and Zion Sherman, Nour and Ethan Higgins; Grandnieces: Ania and Ariana Gibson, Sanae Sherman, Amirrah, Luna and Emily Higgins; Great Grand Niece: S’Leah Munroe; Numerous cousins including: Geraldine “Gerry” Brown, Iris Sherman, Jeanine Weech-Gomez, Michael Symonette, Bryan and Paulette Higgs; Other Relatives and Friends: Donna Sherman, Claudette Sherman, Albreon Jr. and Shaquille Pennerman, Cherliiun Illienus, Walnet Cepoudy, The Families of the Late Nora, Ambrose & Lewis Symonette, The Families of the late Benjamin Brooks, Arthur Sherman Senior and Blanche Weech, Kathleen Dummit, Monsignor Simeon Roberts, Father Glen Nixon, Deacon Danny Price, Paula Jones and the parish families of St. Cecilia Catholic Church and St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, The neighbors of West Dennis Court Yellow Elder Gardens-Shirley Barr and family, Joanne and Perez Clarke, Crystal Williamson and family, Evie Sturrup, Hansel Williams and Rhonda Murray. May Her Soul Rest in Peace! Friends may pay their last respects at Bethel Brothers Morticians & Crematorium, #44a Nassau Street on Thursday (TODAY) 18th December, 2025 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and at the church on Friday 19th December 2025 from 10:00 a.m. until service time.
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Funeral Service for Alfred Nathaniel Burrows, 82 of Bachelors Button, Garden Hills #1 will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday 19th December, 2025 at St. Barnabas Anglican Church, Baillou Hill and Wulff Roads. Officiating will be Fr. Roderick Bain assisted by Canon Basil Tynes and Deacon Jamal Turnquest. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Gardens, Soldier Road. Left to cherish fond memories of Alfred are his Wife: Cleomie Burrows; Children: Wanda Burrows Johnson (Michael), Wescott Burrows, Sonia (Harold) Long, Portia (Ivoine) Ingraham, Sandra (Shane) Miller, Leante Burrows, Dexter Burrows and Alfi Woodside Burrows; Grandchildren: Chantiarrah and Micah Johnson, Tranesia Simmons, Tavon, Trashawnna, Tramez and Addisyn Burrows, J’von Long, Sanchez (Christavio) Neely, Ivoine Torres Ingraham and Anya Woodside Burrows; Sister-in-law: Vernice Dorsett; Brothers-in-law: Leonard (Gaylene) and Michael (Fredricka) Gibson; Nieces: Willistine (Vincent) Pratt, Erica Duncombe, Pamela (Leslie) Bowleg, Dale (Dwayne) Shepherd, Carolyn and Julia Dorsett and Alicia (Latario) Butler, Shareka (Donald) Gordon and Anastacia Sturrup, Sherrice, Jeannie, Elvetta, Anishca and Leonora Gibson and Les’Shinique Bowleg; Nephews: Don (Renee) and Ian Duncombe, Brenville Dorsett, Jamal and Shavargo Sturrup, Charles, Fredrick, Michael and Leonard Gibson, Rev. T.G. Morrison; Other Relatives& Friends: Shirley Clarke, Janet Adamson, Ethelyn Turnquest, Joseph & Elliott Farrington, Marilyn Adderley, Belinda & Harry Smith, Betty, Alexander and Charlotte Russell, Elva, Arnold, Janneth, Christina, Vincent, Howard, Steve, Anthony, McNeil and Travis Dean, Maeoni Webb, Helena Newbold and Zilpha Thurston, Alexander (Eleanor), Paula, Perry and Tyrone (Pamela ) Williams and Janice (Maxwell) Dean, Arnold and Edris Miller, Charmelle, Robyn and Inga (Travis) Skippings, Fr. Roderick Bain & Family, Fr. Basil Tynes & Family, The Honorable Mario Bowleg, Garden Hills Representative, Mrs. Sheila Culmer & Family, The Curtis Family, Adena Hepburn & Family, Margaret & Philip Finlayson, Arlene Newbold & Family, Francina Thurston & Family, Sylvia Stubbs & Family, Sylvia Bethel & Family, Dr. Gay Francine Pinder & Staff at MediCenter Prince Charles, Members of St. Barnabas Church especially the A.C.M, Carol Hanna & Family and His Rugby and Bowling Families. May His Soul Rest in Peace! Friends may pay their last respects at Bethel Brothers Morticians & Crematorium, #44a Nassau Street on Thursday (TODAY) 18th December, 2025 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and at the church on
Friday 19th December 2025 from 10:00 a.m. until service time.
Memorial Service for
Philip Edward Bruce Nottage, 72 of St. Alban’s Drive will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday 18th December, 2025 at St. Mary’s Anglican Church. Officiating will be Fr. Colin Humes assisted by other members of the clergy. Cremation was held. Philip leaves behind treasured memories with his Siblings: Hon. Kendal W. and Rubie Marie Nottage, Mrs. Sandra Nottage-Sherman; Nieces and Nephews: Kenia M.T. Nottage, Kendal Kelly & Mia Cherie Nottage Jr., Dr. Krista M. Nottage, Brian J. & Allegra Nottage, Christine T. B. Sherman, Timika C. O. Sherman, Maya Nottage, Olivia A. Nottage, Gianni V. Nottage, Glenroy Nottage Jr., Yolanda Hanna, Tiffany Nottage, Ken & Claytisha Nottage, Sasha Ellis and Alia Coley; Grand Nieces and Nephews: Dwight R. Smith III, Christin-Alyssa C. Clarke, Shia V.J Pratt; Brian J. II and Abigail Nottage, Khloe Marie and Kamryn Cherie Nottage, Amerie Armstrong, Navardo R. Culmer III, Tyra, Keiran, Kenyon, Konnor and Kaius Nottage, Almeka Cates, Hajari Rahming and Gabriel Knowles; A host of cousins, relatives and friends including: Mrs. Emily Osadebay and Family, Mrs. Portia Nottage & Family, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel E. Bookie Johnson & Family, Giles, Charles, and Neville Johnson, Ms. Crystal Murray, Ms. Andymae Peterson, Mrs. Dianne Ingraham, Mrs. Peggy Roker & family, Mrs. Elsa McKenzie & Family, Mr. & Mrs. Arthur (Inez) Peet & Family, Mrs. Albertha Byer & Family, Justice Joy Ann Pratt & Family, Mrs. Thelma Beneby & Family, Ms. Harriette Johnson, The Hugh (Big One) Ferguson Family, The Marcus & Jane Bethel Family, Mr. Dayvon Adderley, Mrs. Sharon Smith-Wright & Family, Dr. Kay Bain, Ms. Debra Stephanie Dames, Ms. Breuna Wright, Ms. Gloria Sawyer & Family, Ms. Beverley Chin & Family, Ms. Hilda Peterson, Mr. Rodger Demeritte, Mr. Tony Miller, Mr. Tony Zips, Ms. Glinton, Ms. Deborah Munroe, Ms. Sharon Gardiner and Family, Mr. Bradley Darville, Mr. Ramonne Gardiner, Ms. Pam Gomez, Dr. Herbert Orlander - St. Luke’s Diagnostic Centre, Dr. Gregory Pinto & Dr. Gaborone – Oaktree Medical Center, Staff of Pharma Choice, Management & Staff Turnquest & Co. and many other friends. May His Soul Rest in Peace!
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Funeral Service for Cleveland Robert McPhee, 69
of Alexandria Road, Sunset Park and formerly of Black Point, South Andros will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday 21st December, 2025 at Hillview Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Tonique Williams-Darling Highway. Officiating will be Pastor Peter Joseph assisted by Pastor Leonard A. Johnson, Pastor Peter Kerr, Pastor Kent Price, Pastor Leonardo Rahming, and Pastor Waldo Casildo Bennett. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Gardens, Soldier Road. Cleveland is preceded in death by his Father: Robert; Mother: Veana; Brothers: James and Ernest; Sisters: Maria and Vernell. Left to cherish his precious memories are his dear Wife Deena; Daughter: Shenika; Son: Zhivago (Apryal); Father-in-law: James Arthur Braynen; Brother: Cyril McPhee (Trina); Sisters: Norma McPhee, Vera Rahming & Isadora Kemp (Garvin); Sisters-inlaw: Dulcie Pratt (Michael Sr.), Phyllis Sullivan, Sheree BraynenCooper of Palmetto Point, Eleuthera, Niccole Braynen-Kimani (Edward) of Maryland, USA, Angela Bowe (Ashley); Brothersin-law: Bradley Braynen (Jennifer), Scott Braynen (Judith) of Texas, USA, Dana Braynen (Julianna), Jason Braynen, James & David Bullard of Florida, USA; Uncle: John Rolle (Gwendolyn); Aunt: Maedine Rahming; Nieces: Eleanor Bowleg (Charles), Bernadette Bowleg (Arizona), Glendina Rahming, Pandora Lockhart (Anwar Sr.), Dionne Brown (Darrion), Mellanie &
Latoya Rahming; Karen Rahming, Trycinia McPhee, Erica Brown (Trevor), Tre’var Brown, Lillian, Roberta, Mikiko McPhee, Brendia McPhee, Kacey McPhee, Nicolette Russell (Keith); Nephews: Samuel Rahming (Isolyn), Alexander Rahming, Sean Rahming, Dwayne Rahming, Edward McPhee (Helene), Anton McPhee, Robert McPhee (Candice), Oscar, Ralph & Albert Collie, Neil McPhee, Michael Pratt Jr. (Krizia), Cedenyo Pratt (Deanna), Dario Pratt (Toni); Numerous cousins, grand-nieces and grand-nephews; Other relatives and friends including: Sidney & Claranell Smith and family, Lennis Rahming, Lottie Williamson, Jeremy Knowles, Alfred and Alex of Bozine Town, Patricia Newry and family, Sister Althea Neilly, The descendants of David and Victoria Pratt, Catherine Roker, Benjamine Humes, Dr. Leslie V. McMillan and family, Dr. Wendell McMillan and family, Pastor Asha-Dane Duncan and family, The McPhee, Rahming, Rolle and Bullard families, Rio Cooper and the barber shop staff; Special acknowledgements: Atlantic Caribbean Union of Seventh-day Adventists and staff, South Bahamas Conference of Seventh-day Adventists and staff, The Inspirationals, The New Providence Seventh-day Adventist Church family, the Board and Members of Hillview Seventh-day Adventist Church, Denalee Penn-Mackey and the staff at the Southern Shores Constituency Office, Dr. R. Geoffrey Sweeting and staff at The Eye Doctors Office, Dr. Patrick Whitfield and the staff of Chesapeake Comprehensive Care, Public Hospitals Authority EMT’s (Richardo Woodside & Crystal Carey), Doctor’s Hospital EMT’s, Princess Margaret Hospital Trauma Room & Patient Relations staff, Senator The Honourable D’Asante Small, Monalisa Thompson, Joseph Wood, Sherrell Sturrup, the entire Public Hospital Authority family and the management and staff of Bethel Brothers Morticians. May His Soul Rest in Peace! Friends may pay their last respects at Bethel Brothers Morticians & Crematorium, #44a Nassau Street on Friday 19th December, 2025 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. and at the church on Sunday 21st December 2025 from 10:00 a.m. until service time.
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Funeral Service for Death Notice for 84 William Francis Pyfrom,
of Ford Close, died at her residence on Monday, December 15, 2025.
of Nassau, The Bahamas, will be held at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, Shirley Street, Nassau, on Friday, 19th December, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.
Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at Christ Church Cathedral, George Street. Officiating will be Bishop Boyd and Father Peter Ferguson. Predeceased by her loving husband Basil Butler. Her memory will forever be cherished in the hearts of her Children: Kayla Russell and Kenneth Butler. Daughter-in-law: Irene Butler. Grandchildren: Christopher Roberts, Roderick Roberts, Troy & Marisa Cartwright, Jayde Cartwright Black, Meagan & William Hunt, Joanna Butler and Basil Kenneth Butler II. Great Grandchildren: Skye Brown, Makayla Black, Tranya Cartwright, Serenity Brown, Layla Black, Amir Hunt, Caius Hunt, Thar Cartwright and Jeffria Lunn. Nieces: Michelle Roberts, Donna Wells, Holly Cartwright and Bunny Butler. Special Friends: Zelda Evans, Sigita & Adam Cooper, Lindy Wells, Charlotte Hulland-Holst, Rona Cartwright and Family, Brian Russell & Family, Nadia Rolle, Lorraine Cansino, Reginald and Sarah Carey, Emily Cash, Terrance Cartwright and Chanelle Johnson and Family. Please wear vibrant colors, no black. Arrangements by Kemp’s Funeral Home Limited.
Father Devereaux King and Deacon Keith Roberts will officiate and interment will follow in the Church Cemetery. Mr. Pyfrom is survived by his sons, Paul Andrew Pyfrom and Michael Foster Pyfrom; his wife, Ananda Hall-Pyfrom; his daughter, Danielle Pyfrom Van Wynen and her husband Robert Van Wynen; grandson, Luke Pyfrom; grand daughters, Sasha Pyfrom, Emma and Julia Van Wynen, Sophia and Lina Pyfrom; his sister Lynne Holowesko and brother Jerome E. Pyfrom and extended family. Instead of flowers, the family request that donations be sent to The Cancer Society of The Bahamas, P.O. Box SS 6539, Nassau in memory of Mr. William Francis Pyfrom.. Arrangements by Kemp’s Funeral Home Limited.
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Full Military Service for Corrections Corporal Ramo Johnathan Dean, 39 a resident of #3 Wingate Drive, Carmichael Road, will be held at Salem Union Baptist Church, Taylor Street on Friday December 19, 2025 at 11:00a.m. Officiating will be Rev. Hueter B. Rolle assisted by other Ministers. Interment follows in Woodlawn Gardens Cemetery, Soldier Road. Left to cherish his memories are his Mother: Stacey Dean; Father: Ricardo “Ricky” Rolle; Step mother: Maxine Leary Rolle; Sisters: RaeDawn Lewis, Laurial Culmer, Robyn Roberts, Mindy Stubbs & Racquel Poitier; Brothers: Heath (Cristel) Campbell, Ricardo Rolle Jr. and Trey Lightbourne; Brother-in-law: Ricardo Pennerman; Aunts: Juankah A. Lewis, Karva Josey, Sherry ArcherKing (Kerling), Paula Adderley, Hope Wilson, Christine Adderley, Nickla Strachan, Karis & Laucretia Rolle, Principal Corrections Officer Daphne Rolle, Jasmine & Ava Leary, Jy Bosfield & Ann; Uncles: Jason (Kimley) Saunders, Seanray Jennings, Troy Clarke, Kenneth Dean, Principal Corrections Officer Gregory Archer, Arnold Josey Sr., Force Chief Petty Officer Retired Darrell Rolle & Principal Corrections Officer Kaino Rolle Sr., Jeffrey Strachan, Family Island Administrator Marlon Leary, Maxwell and Melvin Leary; Step Grandparents: Breon and Elenor Leary of Rock Sound, Eleuthera; Grandaunts: Gloria Johnson, Rosalie Sweeting, Maxine, Helen and Diane Thompson, Sally Dill & Millicent Mille; Grand Uncles: Samuel Dean Sr., Hesley & Attorney at Law James Thompson and Bernard Bain; Godparents: Eloise Smith, Kayla Sturruo and Emitt Bullard, Seanray Jennings. Nieces and nephews: Lauryn, Aliisha & Bre’one Culmer, Cristian’Dior Evans, Mycah & Mychael Campbell, Reign Rolle, Amari & A’mya Roberts, Machino McKenzie, Terez Stubbs, Parish Armaly III & Rashad Poitier; Cousins: Je’Vaughn Saunders, Je’Nae (Kurtwood) Greene (Kaleb Greene), Retheo Pennerman, Abaigeal (Sidney) McCartney, Jeremiah, Danneill, Trovaughn Troy Clarke II, Jasmine Vinson, Deontae Charite, Kershnell King, Anqrenille, Customs Officer Shaquel, Rashenae & Rashenique Josey, Megan & Shakeva Archer, Corporal Keron King, Arnold Josey Jr., Sgt. Rashard Josey, Brian Archer, Gregory Archer Jr., Laron Astwood, Llewellyn W. Astwood II, Tamara Rolle (Trevor), Dr. Tia Fritz, Tarriah Adderley(Claude), Terisa Wilson, Hassen Bowleg, Chenique Pinder (Clyde), Jonia Whyms, Nickquel Leadon, Altonique Saunders (Elkeana), Carlette Ottey, Aniyah Toote, Darrell Rolle II (Fallon), Raquille Davis Sr., Oran Davis Sr., Marine Seaman Kanaj Davis (RBDF), Secret Service Agent Kaino Rolle Jr. of South Carolina, USA, Kianna, T’Keya & Kaeley Rolle, Dillion Russell, Frankie & Frankeisha Bosfield. Host of other relatives and friends including: Kendra Cooper & Family, Samuel Dean Jr. & Family, Family of the Late Keith Rolle, Retired Superintendent of Police Edmund C. Lewis and Family, Retired Woman Superintendent Elaine Sands and Family, Linda Major and Family, Rev. Kenneth P. Lewis, Rev. Dr.
Roselyn Astwood, Daphne (Keith) Barr and Family, Patricia Thompson and Family, Brenda Lewis & Family, Bernadette Lewis, Dorothy Hanna & Family, Cecile Brown & Family, Debbie & Marion Lewis, Ella Lewis & Family, Barrister at Law Lennox, Dwight, Elcot Coleby and Family, Elsine Pickstock and Family, Tanya Astwood, Deidre Ferguson and Family, Marion Lee Sands, Allion Lewis and Family, Leslie Turnquest (Steven), Petty Officer Tina Rolle and Family, Clive & Brian Schroter, Raina Hanna and Family, Michael and Geno Smith, Juanita Gibson and Family, Toniya Lewis, Christine & Helena Humes & Family, Carolyn Nairn & Family, Roston Dames and Family, Jacqueline King and family, Chief Petty Officer Kevin Dames and Family (RBDF), Marsha McGregor, Senior Nursing Officer Ingrid Seymour and Family, Patricia Munnings and Family, Nicole McPhee and Family, Dr. Keva Thompson and Family, Chauncey Thompson and Family, Hon. Kwasi Thompson M.P. and Family, Dr. Jason Thompson and Family, Dale and Jaydera Thompson, Mark Trevor and Walter Thompson and Family, Raquel Dorsette and Family, Shurmon Clarke and Family, Dale Botta and Family, Dr. Karis Major and Family, Paula Bonimy and Family, Andy Brent, Bennett and Alisha Johnson and Family, Sheila Smith and Family, Joy Nesbitt and Family, Sharmaine Woodside and Family, Shirley Leadon and Family, Desmond and Jackie Greenslade-Thompson, Professor Karen Rowland and Family, Petty Officer Roger Bain & Family, Laverne Bethel and Family, Dwayne, Anthony, Tanya and Dominique Thompson and Family, Joy Armbrister & Family, Marie Major & Family, George, Bert, Cleon and Inga Sweeting & Family, Shantel Ingraham & Family, Mesha Bastian & Family, Kenny Bain & Family, Charles & Renee Walkine & Family, Charlene Knowles & Family, Linda Bridgewater & Family, Lorraine Wallace & Family, Inga & Anthony Morris & Family, Wendy Colebrooke & Family, Omar Rolle & Family, Renaldo Adderley, Prince Mackey & Family, Jason Curtis, The Thompson Family, The Edgecombe Family, All Saints Anglican Church Family. Also: His Wingate Drive Family especially Ms. Hanna and Mrs. Johnson, Lawrence Court, Yellow Elder Gardens Family (Terry Nottage & Family, Sherwin (Christine) Burrows & Family, Mrs. Curly Williams, Rose Panza & Family, Ms. Louise Miller & Family, Ms. Edna Ferguson, Ms. McDonald, Ms. Johnson & Family, Ms. Carey & Family, Fonzo), Wendy Cooper & Family, ‘A’ Recruit Squad 2011 (Full Deck), Bahamas Department of Correction Services, Bahamas Department of Correction Services Band, Force Chief Petty Officer Kingsley Smith Sr. Brenda Armbrister & Family, Maudline Forbes & Family, Eleanor (Roy) Smith and Sharon Cunningham & Family, One Family Junkanoo Organization, Ryan Cartwright, Jumeo Miller, Fred Calender, Gurth Ford II, Eric Williamson, Jermaine aka Horsey Boy, Mr. Price/Seventh Day Adventist Pathfinders Band and GHS Class of 2004. Special thanks to the members of Salem Union Baptist Church for your prayers, encouragement and assistance during this trying time; the staff of the Ministry of Health and Wellness/Department of Public Health. Also thank you to the nurses of Happy Healing Home Care, nurses and doctors of Male Medical I as well as Dr. Crispin Gomez. Friends may pay their last respects at Demeritte’s Funeral Home, Market Street, from 10-5:00 p.m. on Thursday & on Friday at the church from 10:00 a.m. until service time.
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Funeral Services for Retired Corrections Officer Deacon Zechariah Neville Dorsett, 88 a resident of #13 Laird Street & formerly of Nicholls Town, Andros, will be held at Abundant Life Bible Church, Abundant Life Road, on Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. Officiating will be Pastor Gil Maycock, assisted by Pastor David Cartwright & Pastor Cranston Knowles. Interment follows in Southern Cemetery, Cowpen & Spikenard Roads. He was predeceased by his Parents, Loretta and Gerald Dorsett, Children: Floyd Dorsett and Whitlean O’Brien, Wife: Millet Dorsett, Bothers: George, Simon and Allan, Sisters: Gladys Sargent and Mary Dorsett. Precious memories will remain with his, Sons: Neville, Johnathan (Jeanniene) and Samuel Dorsett; Daughters: Jessie, Charlene (Trevor) and Glendina Dorsett, Karen (Romeo) Dorsett-Roberts and Lynda (Brian) Dorsett-Munroe; Step-daughters: Tencie (Henson) Evans, Aramina Phillips, Shantell (Karl) Kemp, Charmaine (Randolph) Coakley, Monique (Phillip) Richardson, Princess Johnson; Stepsons: Frankie Wilson, Calsey Strachan and Cpl 2170 Sean (Alcatina) Melbourne; Grandchildren: Alexander and Anson Johnson, Tristan, Trevor Jr., and Shania Smith, Shawntanae Dorsett, Alana Johnson, Leon Beasly, Cyril O’brien, Floydira Dorsett, Johnathan (Jerenique), Johntae, Jonnashia and Jonnae Dorsett, Jhnia Edmond, Alexandria Dorsett, Alexander Jr., Samantha and Alexandria and Sametrie, Andre, and Jasmine Dorsett, Trevor (Amari) Glinton, Simone and Caitlyn Munroe, Angelica Adderley and Treyvon Higgs, D’Andra Johnson, Marvin and Marvanique Sargeant, Shacquel and Jamesha Joseph, Javontae Smith, Anthonia and Anthonique Williams, Sean Jr., Trae’Sean and Shantavia Melbourne; Great-Grandchild: Alexander, Alexcia, Anson Jr., Alexcio, Phoneix and Cori Johnson, Tarajae and Trevor Smith, and Samiya Munroe, Jahnae, Mariah and Jahmae Sargent, Kari Augustin, Saharia Deveaux, Ashtee McKinney, and Zahier Grant; Sisters: Una Marshall and Carmetta Russell; Brothers: Haywood Dorsett, Nathaniel and Norrell (Hortenee) Bain; Aunt: Drucilla Munnings; Sister-in-law: Marva Mackey; Numerous Nieces and Nephews: Franklyn, Kirklyn, Lanare, Willis, Jorinda, Tarama, Manzel, Kara, Candice Dorsett, Shirleymae, George Jr., Kendall, Sharon, Leroy, Shirley, Patrice, Rochelle and Mildred, Jennifer, Ruby, Wesley, Anthony, Theodora, Lydia, Nikos; Hermia, Margaret, Melissa, Natasha, Coria, Walter, Lynden, Cranston, Corey; Jeanette, Yvette, Haywood
Jr.; Leroy, Carey, Allen Jr., Mario, Shawn, Enlico, Cyntiest; Loretta Sharmaine, Lasheit, Latoya and Samantha; Amelia, Douglas, Kenny, Rickey, Grace and Sheldon; Leon, Michelle; Jermaine, Dario, Nadia, Chivonne, Shaneka, Norial and Norette; Tiffany, Elston Jr., Shekeiah, Taneishiah, Lashondah, Tangernique, Breyanniah and Kristovia. Other Relatives and Friends including: The Family of the late Julia Evans Dorsett, Margaret Johnson-McKenzie and Family, Pastors and Members of Abundant Life Bible Church, Evelyn Robert and Family, Christine Kelly and Family, Pollymae Ferguson and Family, The Woodcock Primary School Family and Friends, The Downtown Hairbraider’s Association, Kevaugh Bullard and the Colebrooke and Culmer Family, Ms. Beverly Bethel and Family, Elsiada Potter and Family, Pastor Dora Smith and Family, Bishop Joseph Smith and Independence Drive Church of God Family and Friends, Sabrina Pratt and Family, and the Laird Street Community and Friends, and Many other LOVING FAMILY AND FRIENDS too numerous to mention. Friends may pay their last respects at Demeritte’s Funeral Home, Market Street, from 10-5:00 p.m. on Thursday & on Friday at the church from 9:00 a.m. until service time.
Death Notice for Paula Nairn, 86 a resident of #6 Leeward Isles Way, Golden Gates #2, died at the Oak Tree Medical Center, on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. She is survived by her husband: Stafford Nairn; 3 daughters: Donna Thurston, Sharon Swaby & Skishnell Nairn; 1 son: Trevor Deveaux; numerous grand & great grand children; 2 sisters: Sylvia Sands & Lulamae Munnings; numerous nieces & nephews & a host of other relatives & friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
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Funeral Services for Lorenzo “Salt Water” Ferguson, 67
a resident of Sapodilla Boulevard, Nassau Village, will be held at Glory Tabernacle Ministries, #75 Tonique Williams-Darling Highway, on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. Officiating will be Pastor Pedro Cartwright, assisted by Pastor Ricardo Turner. Interment follows in Old Trail Cemetery, Old Trail Road. He is survived by his brother: Gregory Franklyn Ferguson; sister: Joanna Smith (William Henry Smith); adopted sister: Jennifer (David); Nieces: Lakeisha Albury, Lynette Stubbs Minister, JP Lachez Ferguson, Nurse Deadra Ferguson, Katie Williams; Nephew: Deangelo Ferguson; Grandnieces: Daisha Stubbs, Deiage (Sebastian) Cash, Khiana Bain, Faith Ferguson, Bassanique Cash, Felicia Cash; Grand nephews: Keishon Longley, Dentre Stubbs, Cecil Campbell, Caidyn Campbell; Great grandnephew: Johnathan Gilbert; a host of other relatives and friends including: Icea, David Lee, Meaghan and London Epps, Carolyn Voght Evans & Family, Hyacinth Ferguson & Family, Keva Munroe & Family, Antonio Collie & Family, Magistrate, Edna Ferguson & Family, Mizpah Johnson & Family, Janeth Culmer & Family, Patricia Johnson & Family, Brian Smith & Family, Marko Minnis & Family, Livingston Brown & Family, The Whylly Family, Stafford Knowles & Family, James Kemp & Family, Gunna Missick & Family, Eloise Fox & Family, Tanya Woods & Family, Mildred Treco & Family, Carolyn Deveaux, Joseph Johnson aka Magic, Sammy Sands & Family, The Smith Family, The Darling Family, Gertrude Butler & Family, Glory Tabernacle Ministries Family, Darling Lane Family, Deveaux Street Family, Nassau Village Family, Windsor Lane Family, Sapodilla Carwash and a host of other relatives and friend too numerous to mention. Friends may pay their last respects at Demeritte’s Funeral Home, Market Street, from 10-6:00 pm. on Friday & on Saturday at the church from 9:00 a.m. until service time.
Lewis Smith Jr., 65
a resident of Alma Street, Fox Hill, will be held at St. Paul’s Baptist Church, Bernard Road, Fox Hill, on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. Officiating will be Rev. George Bodie. Interment follows in Fox Hill Cemetery, Fox Hill Road. Lewis is survived by his children, Son: Teran Smith. Daughter: Koschina Smith. Grand Sons: Teran Jr., Keshad and Keshon Smith. Grand daughter: Tieanria and Taniy, Tayanna Smith, Neveaha, Kaylen and Keziana Acreus; Daughter-in-law: Roshena Smith. Son-in-law: Vino Acreus. Step Son: Clarado Mackey. Brothers: Andy & Leroy Stevens. Sisters: Nancy Smith-Bowleg, Sharon Smith-Rolle, Judith Smith-Bowe, Linda Smith-Louizus; Special Friend: Geraldine Mackey. Aunts: Lydell Pratt, Blossy Moss, Therese Taylor and Clodella Arnette. Brother-inlaw: Pedro Bowleg, Otis Bowe and Niveste Louizus. Nephews: David, Hillwood, Anthony Sr., Anton, Cody Wilkson of the RBDF, Charles, Christon, Christopher, Gordon Jr. of Bahamas Customs Dept., Duran, Theodore and Aaron Newbold. Nieces: Kisnel, Shante, Kenise, kendra, Charlene, Charlinda, Shay, Dera, Koschina and Crown Sargent WDC 3246 Shantel Williams, Freeport, Bahamas. Cousins: Lucy, Christiline, Hailey Pratt, Keva, Esther, Lorraine, Deseree, Fernel, Patrice and Perline, Livingston, Bremin, Min. Gershim Pratt, Lenny, Percy, Jerry, Dennis, Kenneth Jr.; Special Family & Friends: The Mackey Family, Danzer Davis and Family, Pete, Johnathan, Shorts, Gregory, Larry Demeritte and Family, The Taylor Family, Eddie Russell and Family, Perry and Family, Mr. Ellis and Family, Ms. Aggie and Family, Mrs. Strachan and Family, Ms. Enamay and Family, Claudette Rolle and Family, Robert and the Barber Shop and The Fox Hill Community Park Family. 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 p.m. until service time.
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Funeral Services for Emmanuel Curry Jr., 65
Host of other relatives and Friends including: Berkley Johnson, Elsie Knowles and Family, Arnette Heild and Family, Department of Agriculture, Fish and Farm Store (Gladstone Road), Zion Baptist Church Family, Pastor Wilson Isnord, and the Grants Town SDA Church Family. Special Thanks to the Doctors and Nursing Staff of Male Surgical One Ward at PMH, and Super Value Executive Offices. Friends may pay their last respects at Demeritte’s Funeral Home, Market Street, from 10-5:00 p.m. on Thursday & on Friday at the church from 12:30 p.m. until service time.
Staddon Lockhart, 65 a resident of Wellington Street, will be held at Zion Baptist Church, East & Shirley Streets, on Friday, December 19, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. Officiating will be Rev. T.G. Morrison, assisted by Rev. Walton Winters, Deacon Shunda Strachan & other Associate Ministers, Deacons & Evangelist. Interment follows in Southern Cemetery, Cowpen & Spikenard Roads. He is predeceased by his parents The Late Patricia and Emmanuel Curry Sr. Grandmother: Lillian Hanna, Grandfather: William Bain, Aunts: Issiemae Dawkins, Margaret Hanna-McKenzie and Eugenia Hepburn and his uncles: Wilber Hanna and Samuel Bain. His loving and precious memories linger in the heart of his children: Raquel, Sophia Curry and Stacyann (Rashard) Porter; grand children, Darian Corlette, Khalil Curry, Khyli Curry; Sisters & Brothers: Christine (Keith) Cleare, Bettymae (Colin) Pickstock, Lynn and Tamara Curry, Retired Superintendent of Police Roosevelt (Senior Nursing Officer Joeanna) Curry, Marvin (Yvonne) Curry, Derick (Apostle Dr. Shacarra) Curry, Chris (Ladell) Curry, Kevin, Kirkwood, Raquel, Theodore, Tanya, Julian (Zaid) Salaam, Percival; Nieces: Charlice, Shenique, Karlester, Shanna, Katie, Christina, W/Inspector of Police Crestanea Munroe Esq, W/Sergeant of Police Camrhea Braynen, Dericka, Shekinah, Teghan, Karlisha, Kyria, Mya, Jamie; Nephews: Daron, Jerome, Omar, Immigration Officer Keith Cleare Jr, Colin Jr, Kyle, Roosevelt Jr., Percival Jr., Travis, Torianno, Thvoughn, and Dericko, Corrections Officer Daniel Curry, Kirkwood Jr., Derick Jr., Caleb, Daniel, Nolan Terrel, Jessica McFarland, Crestwell, Camrion; Grandnieces and nephews: Tylah, Taliah, Krista, Timesha, Tiana, Tya, Trevonique, Dywnell, Oneisha, Alexia, Mikhail, Cailyn Braynen, Rheanna Armbrister, Daron Jr., Jamaal, Kellon, Kaleb, K’lyn, Kamari, Jourdan, Haidyn, Alexiou; Aunt: Ida Bain and family; Cousins: Cheryl, Lamar, Brittany, Jaiden. Cleveland, Sarah, Audrey Dawkins and Priscilla Dawkin-Plakaris, Alonzo, Derek, Joel, Eugene Dawkins, Charles Hepburn, Charmaine Thompson and Octavier Sweeting;
a resident of Dundas Town, Abaco, will be held at Cornerstone Community Bible Church, Faith Avenue, on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. Officiating will be Senior Pastor Steven Knowles. Cremation follows. Left to cherish his memories are his 3 brothers: Wendell Munnings (Debra), Don Lockhart (Michell) and Sonith Lockhart (Josette); 1 sister: Jonice Lockhart; 1 God sister: Elizabeth Hamilton; 1 aunt: Sylvia Smith; 1 uncle: Victor Cornish; 8 nephews: Jamar, Okell, Jerome, Kahsheriff, Kahshann, Johnathan, Kevon and Obadiah; 4 nieces: Raquel, Shavonne, Sharell, Sheryl and Donette; Numerous Grand nieces grand nephews, cousins, other family members, and colleagues including: Pastor Steven Knowles, Pastor Silbert Mills, MV Legacy Mail Boat family, Martha Lockhart, Margo Taylor, Edward Marshall, Donnie Moss, Greta Strachan, and the entire Abaco community. Father in thy gracious keeping, leave we now thy servant sleeping. Friends may pay their last respects at Demeritte’s Funeral Home, Market Street, from 10-6:00 p.m. on Friday & on Saturday at the church from 9:00 a.m. until service time.
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Funeral Services for Alexander Emmanuel “Bats” Miller, 58 a resident of McCollough Corner, will be held at Bethel Baptist Church, Meeting Street, on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. Officiating will be Rev. A. Dewitt Hutcheson, assisted by Other Ministers of the Gospel. Interment follows in Lakeview Memorial Gardens, John F. Kennedy Drive. He is predeceased by Mother: Magaret Adnell Miller née Simmons, Father: Cyrus, Richard Ednal Miller, Brother: Nelson Ednal Miller and Nephew: Ancil Ucal Davis. Left to cherish his memories are his (2) Sons: Alexander Emanuel Miller Jr., and Alexio Richard Miller; Siblings: Andrew (Daslyn) Miller, Robert Bonimy; Sisters: Sheila Miller (no longer with us), Mildred Miller and Lucinda (Philip) Munroe, Margaret Knowles; Adopted Brothers: Peter Minnis, Darren Wright and Elroy Oralhomme; (6) Uncles: Dr. Horizal (Francine) Simmons, Rev. Dan. Simmons, Berkely (Paula) Simmons, Pedro (Monique) Simmons, and Ednal (Lillian) Miller, Cyril; (15) Aunts: Madeline Simmons, Ivalean (Joseph) Hall, Senora (Allan) Gilbert, Merilyn (Garth) Flowers, Madimae , Lorella, Polleymae Miller, Learnlean (Neil) Sturrup, Margery (Cyril) Smith; (13) Nephews and Nieces: A. Roberto Taylor, Johndal Bowe, John Bain Jr., Sekeniah Knowles, Ederlyn Miller, Cassandra Miller,Travis Glinton Phylia Murphy, Antonique, Philip Jr., and Shakeem Munroe; (11) Grand Nephews and Nieces; Cherished Cousins shared with as Brothers and Sisters including: Eleanor (Neville) Hutchenson, Wilton (Maxine) Stubbs, Wallenstein (Looney) Simmons, Gilbert (Christell) Simmons, Marvin (Vanria) Simmons, Margaritta (Philip) Sands, Theologus Cochinamogulus, Theofanis (Vonette) Cochinamogulus, Loraine (Allan) Strachan, Matthew (Michelle) Simmons, Portia (Sidney) Romer, Braithe Ferguson, Faylene Williams, Rennee Monott, Alfred (Stephanie) Roberts, Dr. Kevin (Kaylisa) Simmons, Dwight Simmons, Alexis Simmons, Dakson, Cheressa, Desmond, and Jashad Simmons, Regina, Arnold, Leslie and Kirkwood Simmons, Nita, Tito, Allison, and Allistene Simmons, Crystal Knight; Shameka, Alexandra, Gilbert Jr., Nicholas, Eleanor, Duran, Phillip, Jermaine, Keisa, Christiana, Valentino, Christen, Allan Jr., Sidney, Cindy, Raymonessa, Sasha, Rhenthenesha, Dante, Brytany, Reed, Theonay, Schristoff, Shaquille, Zelma, Larryce, Athena, Andreas, Arianna, Adam, Theologus, Thecola, Kethra, Theo, Theron , Theodosia, Cochinamogulus, Andre Cochinamogulus, Tia, Teneil, Braithe Jr., Bradine, Branique, Dion, Keno, Kevin, Arlington Jr., Christoph, Shekera, Alinkia, Christinique,
Natanya,Kyhiel, Alfred Jr., Alexus, Akil, Charisma, Petra; Shari Marshall and Family, Shari & Louise Marshall and Family, Athema and Anthony Bowe and Family, Samuel Taylor; Numerous Family and Friends: Edgar, Joyce and Nathalee Bonimy, Venella Curry, Lauretta Ferguson, Verdell Munnings, Ths Stubss Family, Alpheus Miller, Brezetta Nixon, Olga Wallace, Betty Roberts, Velva Cooper, Maria Darling, Juilanna Brennen, Sharon Strachan, Katherian Ambrister, Joanna McKenzie, Yvonne McPhee, Patrice Butler, Marjorie King, Dianna Huyler, Barrett, Holman, Angela, Vernon, Garth, Kevin, Orsnalie, Walbert, Judy, Dorothy, Marva, Sandra, Vincent, Margaret, Gadville, Arthur and Constance McDonald, Syilva Obrien, William, Thelma, Marilyn Rolle, Cannon Warren Rolle and Sebastian Campbell, Carmen McPhee, Rubin Johns, Charles Moss, Robert and Kirkwood Miller, Kathleen Daxon, and Deborah Smith, The Family of the late Arthur McDonald, The Family of the late Norris McDonald and the Family of the Late Della Bonimy, Francis Johnson and Family, Wilma and Timothy Rolle and Family, Joseph Ferguson and Family, The Family of the late Rosabell Bethel , Hazel Brown and Family, The Wallace Family, Lavern Carey and Family, The Gilbert Family, Louise Johnson and Family, The Strachan and Family, Coinette Martian and Family, Miriam Forbes and Family, Bishop Leroy and Miriam Emmanuel and Family, The Good Samaritan Kingdom Ministries Church Family, The Seymour Family, The Moncur and Family, The Family of the late Deglanville Panza, Carol and Jack Emerson and Family, The Family of the late , Susan Rolle and Family, Joyce and Josey Bowe and Family, Brown Family, Livingston Family, Rolle Family, Poitier Family, Holston Johnson and Family, Neuthlyn Simmons and Family, McCoy Family, Smith Family, Roberts Family, Bevans Family, Stubbs Family, The Miller Family, Cametta Gaitor and Family, Dorothy Stubbs and Family, Armbrister Family, Mrthya Munnings and Family, the Gordon Family, Benton, Elton, Sharon, Shantell, Shawn, and Shelly Johnson and Family, Alfred Walkes and Family, Lanna Fernander and Family, Athma and Anthony Bowe and Family, Lavaughn Higgs and Family, Chrelene Duncombe and Family, Dion Seymour and Family, Adderly Family, Eric and Clement Simmons and Family, Wayne Gibbs and Family, Eulean Bodie and Family, Edwards Family, Garnett King and Family, Thurston Family, Lightbourne Family, Deveaux and Family, Rita and Theo Albury, Renold Souffrant and Family, Newbold Family, Creamier McDonald and Family, Shari Marshall and Family, The Hepburn family, The Wallace Family, The Bennett’s Habour and Arthur’s Town Community, Communities of Masons Addition, McCullough Corner and Burial Ground Bennett’s Harbor, Cat Island, The McCullough Corner, Masons Addition and East Street Community. Friends may pay their last respects at Demeritte’s Funeral Home, Market Street, from 10-6:00 p.m. on Friday & on Saturday at the church from 9:00 a.m. until service time.
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Funeral Services for Shirley Saunders Brown, 80 a resident of Bougainvillea Blvd., South Beach, will be held at Evangelistic Centre, Vesey Street, on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 11:30 a.m. Officiating will be Rev. Neil Hamilton. Interment follows in Lakeview Memorial Gardens, John F. Kennedy Drive. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Edward J. Brown, and her children, Mario Brown and Vanessa Brown-Clarke. Left to cherish her precious memories are her children: Angelique (Jamie) Peterson, Valentino (Pernell) Brown, Petrona (Quenton) Smith, Cassius Clarke, Michelle (King) McKenzie, and Terecita Saunders; her grandchildren: Eduardo, Shavano, Princess, Leonardo, Taraj, Destiny (Brenden), Evan, and Shannon; and her greatgrandchildren: Toriel, K’cia, Heaven, Laniyah, A’Zye, Sidre, King, and Grayson. She is also lovingly remembered by her brothers: Amos (Shirley) Saunders and Alfred (Sarah) Saunders; her sisters: Gloria Dorsett, Sylvia Rahming-Charlton, Jennie Charlton, Brenda Saunders, and Maryann (Anthony) Wilson; her brothers-in-law: Lucius, Bilmore, and Christopher Brown, and Sidney Major; her sisters-in-law: Ann Marie Brown-Walters, Iveta Bramwell, Nadine Thomas, Dorothy Maxwell, Loretta Grubb, and Shirley Brown; her godchildren: Shemah Darling (Assistant Director of Immigration and niece), Maria, Stephanel, and Gavanique; along with a host of other relatives and dear friends including, Sandra Evans, Leona Dean, Margaret Russell, Eloise Major, Naomi Moncur, Esther Bodie, Coralee Wright, Linneth Saunders and family, Janique Henderson, The Newtons, Melda Thurston and family, Dr. Kayla Musgrove, The Jacksons, The Johnsons, The Griffins, Walter Walkes, Ivy Goodridge and family, Pastor Bobby and Vanessa Brown and family, Anastacia Miller and family, Maygen Smith, Rosemary Ferguson, Tava Newton and family, Prince Thurston, Anthony Cummings, Dotsy Mortimer, LaQuai Watson, Pastor Neil and Kate Hamilton (along with the officers and members of Evangelistic Centre), Apostle Paul and Pastor Maxine Butler, (officers and members of B.C.F.C.), the entire Bain’s Town community, the PLP Branch of South Beach, and the P.M.H. staff, including Dr. Tristan Gaime, Dr. Taylor, Dr. Rolle, and Nurse Reid. 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.
William Marshall, 73 a resident of Cordeaux Ave & Minnie Street, will be held at The Church of God of Prophecy, Minnie Street & Cordeaux Ave., on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. Officiating will be Bishop Maurice D. Simmons, assisted by Minister BeccaMae Stubbs & Minister Dr. Dion Hepburn. Cremation follows. Left to cherish his memories are his, Daughter: Jessica Marshall Campbell; Grandchildren: Jesse, Naton and Nathanyl Campbell; Son-inlaw: Naton Campbell Sr.; Brother: Michael Marshall; Nieces: Shenique Wright and Katika Dawkins; Uncle: Joseph Gibson; Aunts: Virginia Bullard; Aunts-in-law: Elizabeth and Lynda Gibson; Special friend: Stephanie Johnson; A host of other relatives & friends. Friends may pay their last respects at Demeritte’s Funeral Home, Market Street, from 10-6:00 p.m. on Friday & on Saturday at the church from 9:00 a.m. until service time.
Death Notice for Timothy Conrad McBride, 39 aka “Timmy” a resident of Moss Island, Abaco, died PMH on Thursday, December 11, 2025. He is survived by his wife: Rosetta McBride; 2 children: T’mia & Mataeo McBride; mother: Prescola Swain; siblings: Sinclair Swain, Felix, Howard, Maxwell, Clement Burrows, Joan Stuart, Jane Albury; adopted sister: Lydia Cunningham; numerous nieces & nephews & a host of other relatives & friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
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Funeral Services For Kenrick Omaha Blatch, 41 Stephen Washington Martin, 71 of #150 Butterwick Road, Freeport, affectionately called “SP” Grand Bahama, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, December 20, 2025, 10:00am at Freeport Bible Church, Norma Headley Hwy, Freeport, Grand Bahama. Officiating will be Pastor Kyle Maycock assisted by other ministers of the gospel. Interment will follow at Le Pavillion Interment & Mausoleum.
He is survived by his (spouse family tree): mother-in-law: Gina Stuart; father-in-law: Prescott Minnis; grandmother-in-law: Gretal Icilda Stuart; sister-in-law: Darlene Minnis; brothers-in-law: Lavard Minnis, Xavier (Ebony) Stuart, Preston Bethel Jr. and Mckell Bethel; nieces-inlaw: Allyson and Alexandria Johnson, Bernae Davis; nephews-in-law: Coleton Williams, McKhari Bethel and Xavien Stuart; grandnephew: Amaj Johnson-Colebrooke; grandniece: Anyla Johnson-Colebrooke; aunts-in-law: Shirley (Leroy) Pinder, Michelle Stuart, Sheila (Daniel) Sands, Natasha (Craig) Bodie; uncles-in-law: Jeffery (Bathsheba) Stuart, Godfrey (Natasha) Stuart, Deangelo Stuart; numerous cousin-in-law; other relatives and friends including: Basil Sands and Family, Daniel Williams and Family, Patrice (Ray) Gibson, Kearah Laing and Family, Beverley Gray and Family, Amspec Bahamas, The Freeport Players’ Guild and the YARD Board of Directors, Out Of The Ashes Production, Freeport Bible Church Family, Shannaka Anderson and Family, Latyra Ferguson and Family, Dr. Otto Gibbs, Carissa Stubbs, Bradia Gallagher and Family, The Hollingsworth Family; and a host of other relatives and friends: (Dad’s family tree) father: Richard (Kevin) Blatch; step mother: Shirley Blatch; brother: Kalvin Blatch; sister: Shanice Blatch; nephew: Trace Jones; aunts: Theresa (Tyrone) Pinder, Carolyn Cadet, Nicola Blatch, Margo (Germaine) Jackson, Tezel Blatch; uncles: Anthony Blatch, Lroy (Linda) Blatch, Keith Thompson, Mario Knowles; cousins: Karen Blatch, Kayla Blatch, Lakiea Blatch-Marshall, Tretesa Blatch, Trevonia Blatch, Lukie Cadet Jr., Keenan Cadet, Keiryn (Anjelica) Blatch, Keshiecko Williams, Jonathan Duncombe Jr., Sharoya Blatch, Leroy Blatch Jr., Royal Blatch, Shavannah Rolle, Sidney Rolle, Sidneko Rolle, Kieano Rolle, Dominic Clough; (mother family tree) mother: Sandra Johnson; step father: Derick Johnson; sisters: Asantia Johnson, Nathaline Knolwes; brother: Remon Johnson; nieces: Aleah Miller, Lesliea Lewis, Natalia Higgs; nephew: Milton Higgs Jr.; aunts: Christine Williams; cousin: Noival (Keanta) Smith, Raquel (Harvey) Fernander and a host of other relatives and friends. Viewing will be held at the Freeport Bible Church on Friday, December 19, 2025 from 12:00 noon to 5:00pm.
of #8 Imperial Park, Alexis Drive, Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, December 20, 2025, 10:00am at Church of Good Shepherd, Pinders Point, Grand Bahama, Bahamas. Officiating will be Fr. Lynden Douglas assisted by other ministers of the gospel. Interment will follow at Harbour West Public Cemetery. He was preceded in death by his mother: Cecelia Greenwich; father: Rudolph Martin
He leaves to preserve his legacy are his children: Jermeko (Hattie) Martin, and Shaquá (Donald) Harley; siblings: Iva (Alphonso) Dozier, Olive Greenwich, Joseph (Nishawni) Greenwich; step sister: Sandra (Nathaniel) Spatcher; grandchildren: Aszia and Jermiya Martin, Bryson and Mason Harley; nephews: Reginald Moncur Jr., Arian Dozier; niece: Ariona Dozier; grandnieces: Keala, Lauryn, Xaria, Laya Moncur & Ariah Dozier; grandnephews: Cameron & Xavier Moncur; god daughters: Sharmaine Adderley & Kaylor Pinder Grange; Left to cherish his memories are his family: Portia Haley & Family, Diane (Frederick) Russell & Family, Elizabeth Pinder & Family, Barbara Pinder & Family, Iva Mae Williams & Family, The Archers, Beverly McKinney & Family, Sammie Smith & Family, Theresa Rolle & Family. The McKenzie’s, Williamsons, Millers, Johnsons, Rolles, Garvey’s, Hields, Rokers, Smiths & Ashe Families from West End, The Martin, Jones, Hepburn Families from Eight Mile Rock, The Pinders, Williams from Pinders Point settlement Philippa (Charles) Smith & family, Sandra “Bodie” Okaya-Jones & Family, Francina (Sammie) Weathersbee, Braziel’s, McKelvey’s, Edwin Rolle & family, The Greenwich family West Palm Beach, Florida; and other special families: the Moncur’s, Walkers, Roberts, Walkins and Wilson’s; special friends to includes: The Platinum Knight Junkanoo Group & the entire junkanoo community, Paula Bevans-Hanna, Brenda MKinney, Joseph Clarke, Larry Johnson, Frederick Russell, Lyron Pinder (Boo), Philip (Bangy) Laing, Michael Johnson & Jerry Vincent & Patrick Adderley and other relatives and friends. Viewing will be held in the “Royal Suite” at Westside Memorial Mortuary, Hanna Hill Eight Mile Rock, Grand Bahama on Friday, December 19, 2025 from 12:00 noon to 6:00pm.
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Funeral Service For Kenrick Romel Denardo Lynes Sr., 43 of #7 Taiga Avenue, Sea Breeze, New Providence, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, December 20th, 2025, 10:00am at New Testament Baptist Church, Dolphin Drive, New Providence. Officiating will be Pastor David L. Adams. Interment will follow in the Southern Cemetery Cowpen and Spikenard Roads, New Providence.
of Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, December 20, 2025, 11:00am at Abundant Life Church, Eight Mile Rock, Grand Bahama. Officiating will be Pastor Keith Meadows assisted by Bishop Eric Cooper. Interment will follow at Harbour West Public Cemetery. Left to cherish his precious memory are his parents: Emily Jean and Javan Adderley; grandmothers: Edna Northelus and Charlene Missick (Christopher Missick); grandfathers: JJ’s Papa Darlin Jean and Papa Patrick Adderley; great grandmother: Julie Jean; great grandmother: Adriana Forbes; great grand father: Christopher Emmanuel Forbes SR.; aunts: Cleonise Rahming (Elvardo Rahming), Elizabeth, Shonte, Ebranda and Ebrainy Jean, Christiana Missick, Shania, Patrina, Patricia, Candice, Pischia, Patreka, Tamara and Chantavia Adderley; great aunts: Nadia meadows (Keith meadows), Juliet sine , Vanessa Watson, Shenique Curtis, Mernessia Martin; uncles: David Jean Jr., Brandon Russell, Author Seymour, Marc Davendy Jean, Elie Davenson Jean, Lavardo, Cordero , Cadzi, Adderley, Henry Knowles, Christopher Forbes Jr.; cousins: Elvardo Jr. Khadijah, Alexander and Keon Rahming, Nicole Ramdas, Tyra Rolle, Kyshawn Meadows, Charles Rolle, Max Fenelon, Serenity and Trinity Decker, Davina, Tyasish, Taniesha and Shai’nara Jean, Kenaz and Keithra Meadows, Tanisha Joseph, Chloe Martin, Baron, Lavon and Terron Curtis, Abel Symonette, Darius Harriot, Kadiesha, Kateisha and Kevonya Watson, Shakera, Sheiana, Daneisha, Chrishana, Maliyah, Malik, Anaja, Amir and many others; godmothers: Zsa Zsa Smith, Patricia Meadows, Bernnia Walkine, Lanae Gibson; godfathers: Caanan Barr, Diangelo Coverley, Tyler & Tyrel Lightbourne, Raqukeem Charrafant, Keitron Meadows, Patrick Greene; other relatives and friends including: Pastor Keith Meadows and the Judah House Of Praise Ministries family, Doctors and staff of The Rand and PMH; special thanks to: management & staff of Westside Funeral Home.
Left to cherish his memories are his wife: Shonnell Lynes; son: Kenrick Lynes Jr.; mother: Henrietta Gilbert; brother: Victron Lynes; sisters: Sherica Bonaby and Shekeria Gilbert RN; grandfather: Rev. Ernest C. Johnson; mother-in-law: Sylvia Morley; brothers-in-law: Richard Morley and Andrew Woodside; sisters-in-law: Alexzine Morley, Ericka Morley, Terry Morley, Patricia Morley and Shelly Woodside; nephews: Victron Lynes Jr., Dontae Lynes, Kiran Lynes, August Lynes and Andrew Woodside Jr.; nieces: Anaiya Bethel, Amari Bonaby, Alivia Bonaby, London Lynes, Andrea Woodside, Brea Morley, Tyiesha and Tiana Morley; aunts: Nocyia Johnson- Saunders, Maxine Curry, Barbara Stuart and Petra Curry; uncles: Glen Johnson, Livingston Johnson, Andrew & Peter Curry; aunt-in-law: Apostle Fredricka Minus and family, Ellen Young and family and Yasmin Johnson; grand-aunts: Henrietta Brown, Ruth Lightbourne, Pastor Clara Dorsett and Reorien Rolle; grand uncles: Godfrey Johnson, Charles Brown and Donald Dorsett; god parents: Thomas Minns; cousins: Jonathan Johnson, Nikejo and Rayden Saunders, Shonna Minns, Thmark Minns, Devenique Bain, Vickavia, Jamaal, Jamaal & O’Dari Gomez, Victronia, Barton, Barton III & Anthony Duncanson, Vicquell Lightbourne, Mario & Jael Johnson, Latoya Curry RN, Lashand Curry, Zara Cargill, Savannah Roper & Deshawn Missick, Darcell & Shaneker Kelly, Shorn Miller, Alvinique Smith, Romell & Alvin Stuart, Wendy Craigg, Dr. Christopher Basen, Davy Rolle, Rachel Williams, Richard Bowe, G’Ashinique, Gavrielle and Greyson Finley, Taliah Morley and Raniyah Sands, Petro Curry, Peter Curry Jr, Davonte Strachan, Anaya, Andrewnique, Andreka, Patrinique & Larnica Curry, Godfrey Benson, Lauraine Benson, Debbie Minnis, Patsy Wilson , Dr. Joan Rolle, Venus Ryan, Kwame Leslie Ryan, Kwesi Ryan, Yvena Brown, Beulah Johnson, Robert and Keesha Johnson, Laverne Johnson, Lorraine Darling, Lavan King, Clint Brown, Tammy Russell, Andrew Morris, Dominique Alexander, Sameka & Samuel Johnson, Andy Sands, Scott, Bernie & Chester Smith, Rashard & Deangelo Johnson; close friends: Shyeye Davis, Anthon Gardiner; other relatives and friends: Denise Major, Deneisha Knowles, Rickai & Rickia Roker, Mrs. Pam Collins & Pam’s Plants Family, Dior Williams, Alicia Stuart, Keith Gilbert, Crystal Knowles, Helena Stuart, Cindy Ferguson, Lolanda Mackey, Yvonne Johnson, Etwood Woodside and many others too numerous to mention. The body will repose in the Blessed Redeemer Chapel at Ferguson’s Funeral Directors, 7th Terrace Collins Avenue, New Providence on Friday, December 19th, 2025 from 12:00noon -5:00pm and on Saturday at the Church from 9:00am until service time.
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Clarence Marco “Clee”, “Barber” Stubbs, 41 will be held at Wesley Methodist Church, Governor’s Harbour, Eleuthera on Saturday, December 20th, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. Officiating will be Deacon Roderick Pinder; assisted by Father Ethan Ferguson. Interment will follow in Governor’s Harbour Public Cemetery.
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Juliet Janelle Culmer-Sands, 47 will be held on Saturday, December 20th, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at Full Gospel House Of God Temple, North Palmetto Point, Eleuthera. Officiating will be Elder Jason Thompson; assisted by Bro. Douglas Thompson & Br. Dwight Thompson; Interment will follow in St. Margaret’s View Cemetery, Palmetto Point, Eleuthera.
Left to mourn are his, mother: Elizabeth “Baby” Stubbs, father: predeceased, one daughter: Clayne M. Stubbs, only sister and brother: Meredith and Bradley Forbes, fiancée: Susan P Cooper, nephew: US Airman Brett Forbes, niece: Alicia Bree Forbes, aunts: Linda (Luis) Petitfrere, Elouise Davis, June, Lisa Sands, uncle: Ricardo Sands, godmothers; Sonja Gardner and her sons particularly, Andre Gardner, Jennymae (Brent) Taylor and her daughter, cousins: Donna and Hon. MP Sylvanus Petty and families, Therice Thomas and family, Wanda Bissainthe and family, Casey, Ian and Lee Davis and families, Cedric Sweeting and family, Warren Smith, Alisha and Warren Sands, Debra Sweeting and family, Paula Bethel and family, Stephanie (Vernal) Bethel and family, Sandra Young and family, Prudence Knowles and family, Rosemary Williams and family, Josephine Stubbs and family, Charlotte Stubbs and family, Andre Butler, Ann Stubbs, and a host of other relatives and friends including Mr. and Mrs. Quant Rolle, Mr. and Mrs. Mack Gilbert, Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Darling, Hon. Minister and Mrs. Clay Sweeting, Mr. and Mrs. Cyril Dean, Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. Kean Stubbs, Mecose Johnson, Jammal Scavella, Jevon Seymour, Vaughn Hunt, Richard Petty, Leslie ‘Fire” Lockhart, Eddie, Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Johnson and family, Franklyn “Bob” Taylor, Cara “Nancy” Taylor, The Children and grandchildren of Hartman and Ellen Taylor, Kim Thompson, Kyle and Trey Ferguson, Mr. and Mrs. Stanton Cooper, Stanttia, Precious, Prenesha, Stanron, Celon, Tiara, Teron, Grace, Monique, and Sais Cooper, Debbie Deal and family, Da’Shae and Sherry Percentie, Dorothy, Dandis, Rochelle Hunt, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Hunt and family, Leslie, Jarvis and Christina Bethel, Mr. and Mrs. Kevin McIntosh and family, Dr. and Mrs. Tario Seymour, Mr. and Mrs. Steven Wright of Grand Bahama, Mount Royal Lodge No. 20, St. Patrick’s Lodge No. 5, Most Worshipful Prince Hall Affiliated family, Harbour Boys Junkanoo Group of Eleuthera, The Crusaders Junkanoo Group of Exuma, Mr. and Mrs. Jairam Mangra, Central Eleuthera High School Class of 2002, Colin Moss and family, Rowena Mcklewhite and family, Denise Clarke and family, Jane Thomas and family, Judy and Linda Thompson, Felicia Bethel, Lawerence Griffin and family, Michell Johnson and family, Paul Petty, Rodney Pinder Jr., Paul Simmons Jr. Jammal Pinder, Ricardo Thomas, Deno Davis, Fred Petty, Wilfred Cadet, Greg and Cecil Petty, Patricia Bethel and family, Vernisha Ferguson, Mary Fernander and family, Marcelius Joseph, Judy Sands and family, Beryl Sands and family, Sherice Sands and family, Eleanor Knowles and family, Garrard Coakley and family, Billy Stubbs and family, Mary La Johnson and family, Iva Pinder and family, The Gardner and Prescott families, The Petty family, Paul Simmons Sr. and family, Teddy Charlow and family, Marilyn Clarke and family, Commissioner of Police, Shanta Knowles, Superintendent F Neely, officers and staff of the Eleuthera Division of the Royal Bahamas Police Force, Father Ethan Ferguson, Rev. Willish Johnson, Dr. Sidney Smith, Kwame McKinney, Mr. and Mrs. Nebat Williams, Ingrid McKenzie, Danya Williams, Dellarese Rolle, Tyrone McKenzie, Charles Williams, Marc-Kellon Gilbert, Insp. 2770 Roven Carey, Tommy Pinder and family, Edgar Pinder and family, Lisa Stubbs and family, Ruth Rolle and family, Wesley Methodist Church family of Cupids Cay, The Medical staff of Palmetto Point Clinic, The valued customers of In and Out Barber Shop, and the wider communities of Eleuthera. Marco touched, cared for and loved so many. If you were not mentioned, it was not intentional. We appreciate all who loved him.
Left to cherish her memories are, loving husband: Clampton Sands; loving and precious children: Cruz and Cielle Sands; loving parents: Sherman & Chrystal Culmer, Gary & Eureka Sands. Sisters and Brothers: Everlette & Bradley Woodside, Renaldo & Lateka Culmer, Dr. Italia Sands, Gerry & Rashann Sands. Adopted Brothers: Clifford (Sonia) Sands, Ricardo (Tracy) Knowles, Nino (Janice) Storr, Deon (Samantha) Cox, Wayne (Shauna) Knowles & Tilford (Bertina) Leary, Carmando Knowles. Aunts & Uncles: Mervin & Dr. Ena Culmer, Pastor Leonard & Elder Stephanie Culmer, Christine & Neville Sands, Rev. Raymond Watkins, Sarah & Roger Newman, Garror & Pamela Sands, Ruth & John Thompson, Henretta & Spence Bethel, Henry Sands (Bonzo), Elizabeth Rhodriquez, Reginald (Anafaye), Hank (Linda), Arnold (Shirlene) Knowles, Villamae (Walton) Cooper, Edison, Alton (Una), Paul (Mavis), Carmen (Darnell), Shereta Knowles, Sheila Johnson, Gregory (Patricia) Knowles, Fealease, Greta, Jennifer & Thelma Knowles. Grand Aunt & Grand Uncles: Angie Bain, Cedric Culmer and Malvina Culmer, Corliss & Clifford Culmer, and Charmaine Johnson, Mildred Bethel & family, Roland Ferguson & family. Nieces & Nephews: A’leysha, Brandon & Cierra Woodside, Renaya & Reina Culmer & Omari Rolle, Garrison Sands. Cousins: Terrance & Jenell Culmer, Minera Culmer, Erica & Maxwell Curry, Leonardette Culmer, Celesia & Maddagen Williams, Lendeisha Hanna, Asternique & Camarie Curtis, Leonardo & Trivea Culmer, Conroy, Raynessia & Rayanna Watkins, Merez & Melissa Culmer, Lenthera Culmer, Jasmine & Nevielle Sands, Terri, Austin & Shawn Smith Jr., Tavia & Terrance Culmer Jr., Brittany Brown, Serenity & Sehmi Curry, Anthonesha Ferguson, Jediah Carey, Larando & Rickai Symonette, Malik & Alando Williams, Malika & Makhari Williams, Malia Graydon, Kaydence, Kaiyanne & Kimani Hanna, Kayden Stubbs, Taiden & Tatum Culmer, Rolissa & Rolaysia Maycock, Arianna Bain, Raelynn Davis, Jamahla and Avaya Moss. Earla Bethel, Elder Jason & Laniece Thompson, Aaron & Karen Thompson, Douglas & Lachelle Thompson, Dwight & Nicola Thompson, Karen & Greg Carey, Lavonne Wood, Alice Cooper, Lois & Richard Trofort, Peter & Paul Thompson & spouses, Also, Abdula, Orrin & Lisa Newman, Marc Sands, Dallace & Kyle Ferguson, Brittney & Kylie Sands, Angel, Selando & Latia Thompson, Adrian & Melissa Bethel, Adrianna Bethel, Clyde & Murie Seymour, Crystal Bethel, Lejuan & Deandra Kelly, Angie & Gary Sands, Kenrissa Bethel, Leah Newman, Mila & Bianca Ferguson & Faye Darling, Anton (Eleana), Ricky Rhodriquez, Laurane, Commissioner of Police Shanta Knowles, Stacy (Eddie), Tia, Wayne (Shauna), Dwayne (Delissa), Robin, Regina and Reginald III Knowles, Gustavis Ferguson, Jerome and Jarrad Thompson, Lakota, Hank Jr., Asia, James Coleman, Farrell, Kimmironn (Indya), Krystel, Shirrell Knowles, Vania (Hamilton) Gilliard, D’Kharri, Travis, Ringo, Dwayne & Grameco Knowles, Shuvagla (Brian) Carey, Shielencia (Hillory) McKinney, Rudolph, Rumeo Johnson, Sgt. Teneille (Elsworth) Weir, Tamika & Tangella Cooper, Destiny John, Raymando, Raynaldo, Jarvis, Alphonso, Raygina Knowles, Petram, Petron, Paris Knowles, Scott (Wenneka) Knowles, Genelle & Jason Knowles, Raquel Edwards, Dionne (Mario) Leary, Lamont (Christelean), Gerard (Simona) Knowles, Altina, Alton Jr., Alex Knowles, Able Seamen Carmando Knowles, Lorenzo & Carmello Knowles, Deangelo Smith & Carmona (Ivan Sr.) Hanna, Paulterra, & Shakia Johnson, Weshante Moss, Quinten & Danielle Maynard, Charles and Eleanor Rolle & family, Bishop Bradley Ferguson & Family; Godchildren: Anthonesha Ferguson, A.J. Bootle, and Quinton Kemp. Godparents: Inez Cooper, Pauline Fernander & Frederick Mingo; and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.
Viewing will be at the Wesley Methodist Church, Governors Harbour on Friday from 7pm until service time on Saturday.
Viewing will be at the Bible Truth Hall on Friday from 7pm to 9pm, and at the church on Saturday from 8am until service time.
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Full Military Funeral Service for Viewing will be held on Monday from 10:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. and again at the Ronald Stubbs Jr. church on Tuesday from 10:00am until service. will be held at Zion South Beach Baptist Church, Zion Boulevard at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Gardens Cemetery, Soldier Road. He survived by his Wife: Prescola Stubbs; Children: Jermaine, Roniqua and Prescott Stubbs; Brothers: Donnie Pinder, Wendall Sr., Collins, Eric Stubbs; Sisters: Veronica Stubbs, Wendy Russell, Sharon Newbold, Georgette Stubbs; Sisters-in-law: Shavonne and Gia Stubbs, Joan Mckenzie; Brothers-in-Law: Erza Russell, Robert Newbold and Covance Cooper Aunts: Daisy Stubbs, Patience Stubbs and Thelma Stubbs, Diane Russell, Berthamae Whyte and Sandra Clarke, Uncles: Cecil Pinder, Hubert and Samuel Pinder; Nephews: Roderick, Donovan, Ranardo, Redmond, Wendall, Tony, Jeremy, Jayden, Shabazz, Shavez, Sean, Tre, Giovanni, Ryan, Tyreek, Daniel, Semaj, Ranardo Jr.; Nieces: Collinsya, Coleshia, Collen, Cicley, Felecia, Ethera, Wenisha, Iesha, Danielle, Shyann, Shankarrah, Savannah, Rondell, Destiny, Biancia, Raeghan; Grand Nephews: Dearren, J’lyn, Judah, Jamarion, Bryson, Keithron, Semaj; Grand Nieces: Tilaya, Shakinah, Skylar, J’la; Bestfriends: Godwin Taylor (Sharith, Jade, Jaylon Major), Fredrick Sears, Alfred Gray(Suzette, Aldeisha), Samuel Johnson (Gaynel); Cousins: Barry, Bernadette, Lisa, Adassa, Ricardo, Shoron, Donna, Michelle, Shelton, Sheniqua, Antonique, Desmond, Monique, Daphne, Shavonne, Ricardo, Rev. Godfrey Stubbs, Pastor Willis Stubbs, Merlene, Christine, Tyrone, Shan, Sherry, Marsha, Carmen, Zona, Cassandra, Stephanie, Aldriech, Lakeisha, Julian, Rosanna, Susie, Cora, Bettyann, Maureen, Donna; Other Loving Relatives and Close Friends including: Bahamas Department of Corrections, Bernard Cash, Joey Murray, Cynthia Munroe and Family, Farrington, Butler and Family, Williams Family, Jose Gaitor and Family, Super Value, Bahamas Department of Immigration, Taylor Family, Palm Breeze Drive Family, Andrew Sears and Family, Ricardo Glinton and Family, A.F Adderley Class of ’83, Joey Cadiz and Family, Prophet Steven and Nadine Munroe and Family, Patricia, Antoinette, Paulette, Quella, Michael, Darius, Sabrina Beneby, Cartwright and Family, Pinewood (Sugar Apple Street Family), Brian Smith, Cyprin Cunningham, Peter Capron, Dwayne Rolle, Edon Green, Jamal Rolle, Basel Kelly, Craig Colebrook, Jared Johnson, Anthony Sands, Tony Ferguson, Terrence Curtis, McNeil Aubrey, Rudy Grant, Dino Sands, Valentino Cunningham, Alka Cunningham, Ryan Sands, Bruce Bowe, Bradley Bowe, Brandon Bowe, Lavado Tucker, Don Deleveaux, Rico Symonette, Gard Monroe, Gus Rolle, Jason Petty, Jason Edgecombe, John Forbes, Leslie Forbes, Dedon Rolle, Dion Gray, Dion Gray Jr, Timmy Gray, Mario Sands, Wilton McQueen, William McQueen, Kendrick Rolle, Cameron Robinson, Demetrius Williams, Reuben Mounts, Bradley and Ken Weech, James Rolle, Pablo, Whites Addition, Junior, Pastor Cy and Nicola Russell, Golden Gates Church of Christ and Family, Mermaid Pool Family, Registrar General Department, St Vincent Road Family, Golden Gates No. 1 and 2 Family, Carmichael Road Family, Evangelist Temple and Family, West Wind Club, Registrar General Department, Cindy Bethel and Family, The Doctors and Staff of Doctors Hospital Fourth Floor, Jackson Memorial (MICU) and host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.
Funeral Service for Rony Jean, 61 will be held at Metropolitan Church of The Nazarene, East Street and Bahama Avenue, Nassau, Bahamas on Friday, December 19th, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Rev. Rebert Saintibert, Assisted by Minister Raymond Charles. Interment will follow in Lakeview Memorial Gardens and Mausoleums, John F. Kennedy Drive & Gladstone Road. He is survived by his loving wife, Witdjena Louis, and his beloved children: Rose Kerline, Rochanna, Mario, Diane, Shannon, Brandy Jean, and Sandra Jean Saintilien. He leaves behind his cherished grandchildren: Reggie Alsinor, Syeisha Etienne, Kanisha Saintilien, Kaeyon Saintilien, and Amaria Jean. Rony is also survived by his stepdaughters: Samantha, Irmatilia, and Erlande. He is remembered with love by the mothers of his children: Madlia Ducasse, Julie Pierre, and Wislene Joseph. Rony’s memory lives on through his brothers and sisters: Betty Lamour, Rebecca Jacob, Sony Boa, Josue Jacob, Delama Jean, Max Jean, Coleman Jean, Lucian Jean, Beatrice Jean, and Leristine Jean. He is further survived by his aunts: Mrs. Frank Leonor, Mrs. Saint Jules Prophete, and Mrs. Lemoine Jules. He is also mourned by numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins including Miguel, Tom, Schuvensen, Chilton, Grandy, Neya, Somiyah, Rebecca, Christina, Ashely, Chiltana, Rose Hara, Senchare, Beanabelle, Steven, Max, Remise, Lucy, Kenvensen, Rosmider, Elmase, Ronel, Joel, Rolex, Deslande, Aline, Amarah, Amari, Monique, Desline, Suzanne, Rochelle, Kelly, Magdala, Wideline, Mackenson, Jude, Kesner, Danida, and Mercidieu. He is remembered with respect and affection by his sons-in-law and daughters-in-law: Kendy Saintilien, Eric Jean Pierre, Jean Junior Larame, and Darenicka Smith. Rony also cherished several close friends who were like family to him: Wislet Pierre, Loubert Dorelus, Sylvain Toussaint, Ginou Jerome, Djonnian, Ruth Meruste, Kerline Estem, Jeantel and Family. Rev. Rebert Saintibert and The Metropolitan Church of The Nazarene. Throughout his life, Rony embodied the words of 2 Timothy 4:7: “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” His journey was marked by perseverance, his heart by love, and his spirit by generosity. Rony’s legacy is one of love, laughter, endurance, and faith. Though his earthly presence will be deeply missed, his spirit will remain forever in the hearts of his family, friends, and all who were blessed to know him. Relatives and friends may be their last respect at evergreen mortuary located on Village Road on Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and again at the church on Friday from 10:00 p.m. until service time.
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a resident of Jacaranda Street, Pinewood Gardens, New Providence, Bahamas will be held at Historic Metropolitan Baptist Church on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. Officiating will be Bishop G Elton Major assisted by Rev. Cardwell Sands and other ministers of the gospel. Cremation will follow. Left to cherish his memories are his parents: Myrtis Butler and Raymond McKenzie; son: Ja’Zarri Devontae Newton; siblings: Claudia Williams, Perissa Williams, Latoya Smith Leanna Butler; aunts: Winfred Butler-Thompson, Marinetta and Marie Rolle, Mavis Williams, Vernita Morley, Willamae McKenzie, Shanell Minnis, Latina Newton, Pastor Elena Minnis; uncles: Ichael, Jeremiah and Audley Butler, Alfred McKenzie, Alex Newton, Greg Morley Sr.; nieces: Jalicia Curry, Janae Curry, Travianna Butler, Jadia Rigby, Merlina Williams, Haddash Williams; nephews: Brayden Williams and La’rard Thompson; cousins: Cindy, Lashanda, Shawn, Christopher and Cedric Williams Jr, Tanya Brown, Pandora Hepburn, Erica Taylor, Terrie Butler-Rolle, Terrence & Alicia Butler, Lavandra McKenzie, Jeffery, Diane and Deserie Mackey, Kendal and Francina Jolly, Jackson Curry, Jeremy, Icha, Tabitha, Nathan, Micheal, James, Tredesa, Ikesha, Coby, Prescott, Tameko, Terrell and Tredesa Butler, Audley Jr., Audrina, Andrew and Antonio Butler, Jude, Kevin and Herman, Christopher Rolle, Maron and Johnathan Mackey, Carnissa Toussaint, Kevon, Larana and Ashton Hepburn, Malicia, Marcia, Marvia and Marvin Jones and Marcello Bain, Terrell and Terrano Butler, Otis Rolle, Terria Butler, Joshua and Jacob Anyiba, Haleel and Antonion McKenzie, Karmen Wilkinson, Quinton James, Altaman Strachan, Niketra Rolle- Farrington,
Marshall, Anthony Bethel, Chrissonia, Corminesha, Alex, Antonio Williams Jr. and Kenron Williams, Jamal, Denise, Erica, Melekah, Dwane, Destinique, Patricia, Brandika, Lathario, Rodico, Travis, Naldo, Shannon, Joel, Jackson, Greg, Enoch, Linda, Kiesha, Necca, Debra, Jane, Ava, Anthon, Torrie, Syntesh, Jacara, Indera, Shantia, Keva, Kendra, Sharad, Franklyn, Emmit, Petra, Aaliyah, Teniro, Kenton, Kharson, Evonya, A.J., Trevor, Tyiesha, Harold Brown, Emily Brown, Christina Brown, Shanice Brown, Deejay Brown and Antonio Brown, Shavago Young, Nadia Young Woodside, Shameka Pennermen, Renaldo Young; extended family and friends including: Megan Russell, Melvern Saunders, Davonia Curtis, Matthew Newry, Mya, Valentino Kelly, Dennisha Rigby, Lighthouse Security Solutions Ltd. Family, Cacique International Family, Green Castle Community, Eleuthera, Pinewood Gardens Community, Nassau, Richae Sawyer, Carwash and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention. Viewing will be held at Eternal Rest Mortuary, #244 Market Street and Oxford Avenue, New Providence on Friday, December 19, 2025 from 12:00 noon - 5:00 p.m. and again at the church on Saturday from 1:00 p.m. until service time.
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Carl M. Dean, 54 a resident of #19 Windsor Place and formerly of #7 Ida Street, New Providence, Bahamas died at his residence on Monday, December 15th, 2025. He is survived by his son: David Richardson; two daughters: Myra and Kyrah Dean; father: Bernard Colebrook; partner: Odell Newton; two sisters: Ingrid Annette Colebrook and Lakeisha Dean and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention at this time. Funeral arrangements are being finalized and will be announced at a later date.
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a resident of Pastel Gardens, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly of Kemps Bay, Andros, Bahamas will be held at Good News Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Great Britain Street, Flamingo Gardens, New Providence, on Sunday, December 21st, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Pastor Henry Roger Moncur assisted by Pastor Rumeko Young, Elder Franklyn Brown, Elder Alvin Collie and Pastor Samuel Miller. Interment will follow in the Southern Cemetery, Cowpen and Spikenard Roads, New Providence. Left to mourn the memories of Bernard are his children: Bernard Pierre Jr., Teangelo, Tevan, Britton, Shenard, Danielle and Bre; three grandchildren: Zhuri, Zamari, Teangelo Jr. and Britton Pierre Jr.; mother: Noralee Cartwright; sisters: Vanessa, Malita, Annie, Maggie, Elcina Sandy, Joyce and Judy; brother: Prince; numerous nieces and nephews uncles: Stedman Forbes and Lionel Forbes; aunts: Belva Collie and Patsy Neil; grand uncles and aunts: Norwood and Eulease Rahming, Edmond and Emily Rahming, Randolin and Elfloy Newry, Ezra Rahming, Euthalie Rahming, Edna Rolle; other relatives and friends including: The Norwood Rahming Family, The Edmond Rahming Family, Pastor Jeremiah Duncombe and Family, The New Macedonia Church Family, Dr. Marcus Cooper, the staff of the PMH Rehab Clinic, Nurse Val Rahming, Nurse Charmian Delancy, Leabner, Kaywana, Chandy, Walt, Floyd, Alicia, Tesia Clayton, Judy Everette, Fritti, Sheneka, Allison Mason Rolle, Alvin Chris, Recardo Forbes, Shirley Andrews and Family, Mercedes, Vanria, Leotha, Angelia, Sheniqua, Barbara Forbes, Careem, Elizabeth Watkins, and Karen Moss, Prophetess Jessiemae Forbes and Frederick Clarke. There will be NO PUBLIC VIEWING Relatives and friends may pay their last respect at Good News Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Great Britain Street, Flamingo Gardens, New Providence on Sunday, December 21st, 2025 at 11:00 a.m.
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Final Rites & Burial For Mr. Ian Nicholas Bethel, 67 of Samuel’s Addition, New Providence, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, December 20th, 2025, 11:00am at St. Agnes Anglican Church, Blue Hill Road, New Providences. Officiating will be The Venerable Archdeacon Keith Cartwright assisted by other ministers. Interment will follow in the St. Agnes Church Cemetery, Nassau Street, New Providence. Ian was preceded in death by his mother: Sybil E. Bethel; brother: Fr. Bryan A. Colebrook; brother-In-law: Charles A. Gibson; nephew: Shedden Mark Bethel Jr.; niece: Nhomsa Gibson; aunt: Katrina Rutherford; cousin: Willard Rutherford. Left to cherish his memories and legacy are his son: Xavier M. Bethel; granddaughter: Xayla M. Bethel; sister: Cheryl A. Gibson; brothers: S. Mark Bethel & Burton (Matthew) Braynen Sr.; nephews: Bryan Colebrook Jr. & Burton Braynen Jr.; nieces: Blaire Colebrook, Sinead and Sheddena Bethel & Burtina and Mickerria Braynen; sisters-in-law: Cora Colebrook & Edith Bethel; cousins: Astrid & Vernice Davis; other relatives and friends including: Karen Bethel & Family, Kayla Stubbs & Family, Archdeacon Keith Cartwright & Family, Canon Charles Simmons & Family, Whitney Sands & Family, Arthur Barnett Jr. & Family, Duane Evans & Family, Harry Treco & Family, Michael Colebrooke & Family, Galen Saunders, Een Colebrooke & Family, Evette Evans, Mrs. Marion Evans, Mr. Hugh O’Brien, James Smith, Dominic Sweeting, Damian Sweeting, Hildamae Tucker & Family, Sandra Dawkins & Family, Eleanor Conliffe, Valerie Miller, Ursula Coakley, Lynn Ferguson, the entire Hepburn Family, Collette Pratt-Johnson, Kendal, Keneice & Anophia Strachan, Geneva Rutherford, Dr. Keino Rutherford, Wilson’s Shoe Store & friends, the staff and table friends at Island Café, friends at Barber Shop Boyd Rd; other relatives, friends and neighbors; special thanks to: Archdeacon Keith Cartwright, Canon Charles Simmons, Fr. Howard Bethel, Deacon Lamar Nottage, St. Agnes Prayer Ministry, St. Agnes Church Family, Mr. Preston Ferguson, Karen Bethel, Kayla Stubbs, the medical and nursing staff of the Accident & Emergency Dept., Male Medical 1 & 2 of the Princess Margaret Hospital and the entire staff of Sweeting’s Colonial Mortuary and other family and friends too numerous to mention. The body will repose at the Chapel of the Saints, Sweeting’s Colonial Mortuary Friday from 10:00am to 5:00pm and from10:00am on Saturday at the church until service time.
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Rosenell Burrows Dean, 73 affectionately called “Nell”
of Soursop Street, Pinewood Garden, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly Orange Creek, Cat Island, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, 20th December, 2025 at All Saint Anglican Church All Saint Way, Joan’s Heights, South Beach, New Providence. Officiating will be Fr. Bradley .H. Miller and Fr. Ricardo .A. Wood. Interment will follow in St. Agnes Cemetery, Nassau Street, New Providence.
Gerard Davis, Amaya and Alison Davis, Auberyann and Aubrey Robinson, O’Connell Seymour, Christian Kemp, Noah Chea, Kai and Koea Johnson, Adrian and Liam Ferguson, Lenord Jr., Billaya Daxon, Denard Miller, Simone Burrows; cousins: Anthony Newbold, Clyde Newbold, Ella M. Newbold, Helen Newbold, Janie K. Blanchard, Jeannie M. Roker, Patrick Newbold, Rosetha Newbold-Biffo, Remelda Seymour, Francita Seymour, Maudreen Newbold, Hamblin, Zonamae, Violet and Kirkwood Newbold, Williame Davis, Patricia Darville, Corean Newbold (Raymond), Roselyn and Craig Newbold, Sandra Bowles, Lavara Roberts, Zephaniah Newbold, Theo and Loretta Newbold, John Roland Burrows, Monique and Patricia Burrows, Michael Pinder, Tanya Jones, Dwight Newbold, Cheresa Henfield, Aneka Lamour, Earl Pinder, Hewitt Dean Jr., Ricky, Roscoe, Ken and Standford Dean, Dr. Paulus Burrows, Renee Forbes-Wiklund, Jasmine, Fayne and Mark Seymour, Jane Bowles, Lamat Bowles, Evelyn Burrows, Jayford Newbold, Sandra Evans, Sheeva Rolle, Carlette Stubbs, Standford Burrows, Cornelia Burrows, Anthony Burrows and Ella Collie, Emeline Seymour; other relatives and friends: Milton Newbold & Family, Ashley Ambroise & Family, Charles Moss & Family, Phyllis Saunders & Family, Gersil and Maria Edgecombe & Family, Debbie Symonnette, Irene Cambridge & Family, Dereck Miller & Family, Eugene Cartwright & Family, Ulysses Newbold & Family, Howard Newbold & Family, Paulette Higgs & Family, Phillipa, Owen, and Germaine Higgs, Jane Bowles & Family, Isabella Gaitor-Hepburn & Family, Vanny Taylor & Family, Louise, Margaret Simmons, Mavis Douglas & Family, James Nottage & Family, Cedricka Rolle & Family, Gene Rolle & Family, Trevor Williams & Family, Jeffery Nottage & Family, Linda Demeritte, Verlene, Sandra $ Family, Christa Edgecombe & Family. The Newbold Family, The Burrows Family, The Bowles Family, The Seymour Family, The Daxon Family, and The Poitier Family. The entire community of Soursop Street, Pinewood Gardens, the entire Settlement of Orange Creek, Cat Island. Father Miller and the All Saints Anglican Church Family, St. Agnes Anglican Church, Dr. Kevin Moss and the Staff of Pulmonary & Critical Institute Bahamas Ltd. and a host of other relatives and friends, too numerous to mention.
She is survived by her loving son: Sgt. Jesse Ron Dean of the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services (BDCS); granddaughter: Zeray Peyton Dean “aka Grandma’s Sugar”; brother: Deweese Burrows; adopted son: Pedro Molly; adopted granddaughter: Ava Molly; sister-in-law: Prenetta Burrows; uncle: Paul Burrows; nieces: Madeline Robinson (Captain Aubrey Robinson), Yvonne Seymour, Valdrie Davis, Marsha and Tiffany Seymour, Annamae and Corean Burrows, Shakera Chea (Michael), Christa Burrows, Inspector of RBPF Cathea Johnson (Lou), Catina Ferguson, Nacia Newbold, Ronecce and Keva Edgecombe, Joy Newbold, Dereese, Deleese, Deweesia and Latisa Burrows, Gaishimia Gardiner, Asiah Moxey; nephews: Bennett Seymour, Rodney Burrows, Leonardo, Daron and Adrian Davis, Jevon Seymour, Darron Stubbs (Elizabeth), Joshua Burrows, Samuel Johnson, Jonathan Gardiner, Hervie Culmer, Deweese Burrows Jr., Danny Burrows, Demone and Emmanuel Burrows, Relatives and friends may pay their lasts respects at Newbold Deanglo Edgecombe; grand nieces and grand nephews: Brothers Funeral Chapel at The Rev. Dr. Stafford Newbold Leonardo Davis Jr., Daronelle, Terrell and Brianna Davis, Suite on (TODAY) Thursday from 6:00pm 7:00pm and on Saturday at All Saint Church 8:00am until service time on Saturday.
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Francine Grace Florence McQueen, 67
died on Friday, November 28, 2025, service will be held at Wesley Methodist Church, Dunmore Street, Harbour Island, Eleuthera, Bahamas on Saturday, December 20th, 2025 at 11:00am. Officiating will be Rev.James Neilly (President of the Bahamas Conference of Methodist Churches) assistant by Rev. Dr. J. Marie Neilly - Ministerial Moderator of the North Eleuthera Methodist Region; Rev. Henry Knowles Pastor of Wesley Methodist Church, Bain and Grants Town. Interment will follow in the Wesley Methodist Church Cemetery, New Providence./ Left to cherish her legacy are her children: Letitia Vernanchia (Tremane) Johnson, Nathaniel McQueen (Deandre) and Monique Robinson; grandchildren: Shantia Nera Bodie, Amarion Johnson, Janae and Jed Munroe Jr., Antonio Knowles and Gerald Smith Jr.; brother: John (Ila) Percentie, Oswald ‘Ben’ (Gloria) Barry; sisters: Rozelda Barry and Doris Barry; adoptive children: Bernard Storr, Saivon (Ashleyann) Rhaming, Jessie Pearce, Cagney Johnson and Lashanda Pearce; step daughter: Dominque McQueen; sisters-in-law: Jeannien McQueenWhite, Bergdette McQueen, Rosie McQueen, Marina McQueen and Beatrice McQueen; nieces & nephews: Richard “Skeeter” Young III (deceased), Rodney Anderson, John “Sugarman” (Tiffany), Donavan (Brenda), Michael, Iris, Joneka, Imani Percentie and Jasmine (Raequan) Washington, Gayle, Sheena, Gertrude, Cheryl, Rozelda, Deborah, Sandra, Allison,Keith, Randy, Ricardo, Wayne, Raheim, Rami Barry, Philip and Ethlyn Johnson, Carol and Jeffery Pinder, Peter Carey, Vandora and Collins Johnson, Greta Gibson, Maxine and Spencer Gibson, Ashton and Allison McQueen, Inga McQueen-Demeritte, DeniseDean, Samantha McQueen, Katie Rolle, Drexel Rolle, Ian and Angelique McQueen, Heather and Carlos Swain, Brenton McQueen, Kelsey, Kayla, Kimberley and Kevin McQueen, Sheena and Calvin Munroe, Kervin Bowleg, Eldridge and SheniqueBowleg, Nakita Bowleg, David McQueen Jr., Wilfred and TariaMullings, Tamara and Rian McQueen, Deyonnia Collie, Claudine McQueen, Jasmin McQueen, Louis and Tameka Johnson Rome Johnson and Eleanor Bowleg; godchild: Takeshia Thompson, Alicia Higgs, Terez Alleyne, Candice Major, Rashae Austin, Christopher Neily, Kristian Moss, Jed Young, Jay Roberts (deceased), Josanna Roberts, Desron Gray, Trevor Higgs, Michele Delien, Sabria and Cassidy Davis; cousins: Consuella Saunders; Glenroy and Elaine Aranha; William and Maxine Miller;
Lemmie Malcolm; Darchiel and Edith Roberts; Richard and Jennifer Cleare; Mr. Cedric Pennerman, Susanne, Erma, Eleanor, Perry, Chad and Franklin Cleare; other relatives & friends: The descendants of King George Cleare, The descendants of Cleve Henry Cleare, The descendants of Enith Barry-Cleare, Mrs. Sonia Styles (Caretaker), Rev. Marie Neily and Family, Rev. Christopher and Rosie Neely, Mr. & Mrs. Charles Danville and Family, Mr. & Mrs. Max Homer, Mrs. Jessilee Mackey and Family Mr. & Mrs.Weymann and Family, Mr. Jim and Mrs. Rosemary Clarke and Family, Deacon Earmily Munroe and Deacon Geleta Turnquest and Family, Mr. & Mrs. Ken Culmer and Family, Richard Stokes and Family, Dawn Young and Family, Mr. & Mrs. Richard Merrill and family, Mrs.Miriam Johnson and Family, Ms.Terry Deveaux and Family, Mr. & Mrs. Harvey Roberts and Family, Dec. Collin Moss and Family, Mr. Jose & Leona Roberts and Family, Mr. Jim Black and Mrs. Julie Lightborne, Mr. Edgar White and Family, Mr. Casper Johnson and Family, Mr. & Mrs. Dean Johnson and family, Ms. Carmelitta Young and Marcy Neily, Mr. Bobby Saunders and Mona Albury, Malcolin and Nina Nouguez, Mrs. Lucy Butler and Family, Mr. & Mrs. Magnolia Higgs and family, Mrs. Tremmie Morris and Family, Mr. & Mrs. Kendal Hepburn, Mr. & Mrs. Bertram Millers and Family, Mr. & Mrs.Kevin Johnson, Mr. & Mrs. Jackswell Percentie and Family, Mr. & Mrs. Richard Percentie and Family, Mr. & Mrs.Walter Nobles and Family, Ms. Elieen Mackey, Ms. Jane Sawyer, Dr. Reginald Elden and Family, Rev. Henry Knowles and Family, Valerie and Juanita Percentie and Family, Dec.Wade Higgs and Family, Bishop Anthony and Tiffany Dean, Bishop Samuel and Delma Higgs, Elder Phillip and Felicia Robert’s and Family, Mr. and Mrs.Howard Mackey and Family, Mr. Ralph Sawyer and Family, Ms. Shammie Grant and Family, Mr. & Mrs. Spooner Grant and Family, Mr. & Mrs. Mario Francis and Family, Administrator Gilbert C. Kemp and family, Paula Rolle and family, Mara Kemp and family, Maryann Farrington and family, Reed Kemp and family, Mark Kemp and family, Diane and Philip Bethel, Florence Albury and family, The family of the late William Albury and Nellie Rolle, Pastor Kathy Johnson and Family, Rev. Jon Baldwin and Family, Ms.Luanne Saunders and Family, Mr. & Mrs.Tracey Davis, Shanlina & Fernanchia Young, The Bahamas Conference of The Methodist Church, The North Eleuthera Methodist Region, Wesley Methodist Church Harbour Island, Kingdom Kids, Harbour Island Community Choir and Praise Team; special thanks to: Dr.Duvaughne Curling and the management and Staff of Oncology Consultants Bahamas, Dr. Wesley Francis and the management and staff of Cancer Bahamas, Dr. Eugene Cooper and the management and staff of Gastro Bahamas, The Cancer Society Harbour Island, the staff of The Harbour Island Community Clinic and The entire community of Harbour Island and all those who loved Francine. Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at Newbold Brothers Funeral Chapel on (TODAY) Thursday from 11:00am to 5:00pm and on Friday at the Wesley Methodist Church from 3:00pm until service time on Saturday.
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Theresa Andrea Wilson-Saunders, 55
died on Sunday, November 30th, 2025, service will be held at Wesley Methodist Church, Dunmore Street, Harbour Island, Eleuthera, Bahamas on Friday, December 19th, 2025 at 11:00am. Officiating will be Rev. James Neilly President of The Bahamas Conference of The Methodist Church assisted by Rev Dr. Jacinta Marie Neilly, Ministerial Moderator for The North Eleuthera Region & Rev. Henry Knowles, Pastor for Grants Town Wesley Methodist. Interment will follow in the St. Catherine’s Cemetery.
Left to cherish her memories are her children: Dwaynneischka Roberts, Anya Wilson, Deon Roberts, Isis Wilson, Peaches Saunders & Carla Saunders; grandchildren: Dijon Stuart, Deondre Roberts, Jayden Sawyer, Jaylin Sawyer, Sanae Johnson, Milton Johnson, Isaiah Johnson & Jayla Sawyer; brothers: Ersley & Theophilus Wilson, Andrew & Anthony Sawyer; sisters: Rev. Faith M. Maycock, Mildred Roberts, Carol Gilbert & Marissa Winder; sister-in-law: Maxcine Wilson; nieces: Lucy, Monica & Madison Wilson; nephews: Harrison & Montez Wilson; grandnephew: Mali Ferguson; cousins: Nola Roberts & Family, Loretta (Andrew) Johnson & Family, Donna Cleare & Family, Eleanor (Freddie) Roberts & Family, Dudley (Stephanie) Cleare & Family, Rocky (Pam) Cleare & Family, Winston Capron & Family, Barbara Capron & Family, Sherlene Capron & Family, Alissa Capron & Family, Wayne Neely & Family, Brian (Fredricka) Neely & Family, Niven (Princess) Neely & Family, Mark Bynoe & Family, Patrice Barry & Family, Shayne Sawyer & Family, Cedric Sawyer & Family, Shanette Sawyer & Family, Damian Sawyer & Family, Cornell Woods & Family, Euliemae (Lorence) Bastian & Family, Sheriae Higgs, Rudy Higgs, Neka Higgs & Family, Giselle Gardiner & Family, Rolston Higgs & Family, Darren Higgs & Family; godchildren: Jenay Cleare, Byronae Bullard, Jaymel Saunders, Lakeira Barry, Brynn Roberts; best friends: Irma Virginia (TeeJay) Davis, Claire Percentie, Cora Saunders, Marie Johnson, Violet Roberts, Karen Turnquest, Adrienne Pinder, Fredricka Higgs, Violet Atkinson; andd a host of other relatives & friends including: Rev. Dr. Jacinta Marie Neely, Rev. Henry (Scieska) Knowles & Family, Members of Wesley Methodist Church Harbour Island, Members of The Wesley Methodist Church Harbour Island Praise Dance Group, Mr. Gil (Lucy) Besing – Owner – The Dunmore Hotel, management & staff at The Dunmore Hotel, Members of The Harbour Island Community Choir, Barrack’s Hilltop Warriors Junkanoo Group, Harbour Island All Age School Teachers & Staff, Harbour Island All Age School Parents & Teachers Association, Donovan Cleare & Family, Rev. Faith M. Maycock & Family, Mildred Roberts & Family, Carol Gilbert & Family, Marissa Winder & Family, Andrew Sawyer & Family, Anthony Sawyer & Family, Juanita Neely Martin & Family, Lang Hudepohl & Family, Blaire Percentie, Lavonne Percentie & Family, Simone Davis & Family, Kayla Dean & Family, Jill Saunders & Family, Tennille Thompson, Erica Bain, Letanya Symonette, Shaniqua Braynen & Family, Roshan Riley & Family, Juanita Percentie & Family, Nora Albury, Gaylean Cleare, Monalisa Davis, Jessie Brooks, Zoeann (Jackwell) Percentie, Maxwell (Patrice) Homer & Family, Harvey (Georgina) Roberts & Family, John Rolle, Ricky (Cindy) Mackey & Family, Carol Stuart & Family, Sherry Brice & Family, Daphne Hepburn & Family, Officers at The Harbour Island Police Station, Sylvanus Petty (MP – North Eleuthera), Branay (Mekal) McDonald & Family, Ashley Minnis, Krizia (Valentino) Williams, Clement Fowler, Jermaine Kemp, Ashleyann (Savion) Rahming, Lydia Durham, Tommineika Saunders, Alexander Dean, Maryann Hart & Family, Leona (Jose) Roberts & Family, Dwayne Roberts & Family, Franklyn (Julia) Barry & Family, Annseton Barry, Linda Brennen & Family, Yvette Higgs & Family, Latoya Cleare, Linda Albury & Family, Warren Johnson & Family, Erica Cleare & Family, Bianca Johnson & Family, Sippie Grant & Family, Elaine Aranha & Family, Rosena Saunders & Family, Latoya Walker, JennaMae Grant & Family, Mary Albury, Gail (Austin) Mullin & Family and the entire community of Harbour Island. If we inadvertently forgot to mention anyone, we do apologize. Thank you for
being a part of the life and legacy of the Late Theresa Andrea Wilson - Saunders. Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at the Wesley Methodist Church, Harbour Island on (TODAY) Thursday from 3:00pm until service time on Friday.
Mirayard Louise Mervilus Francois, 71
died on Saturday, November 29th, 2025 will be held at Rock Sound Methodist Church, Eleuthera, Bahamas on Saturday, December 20th, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Pastor Jean Esperance | Light House Baptist Church assisted by Reverend Milton Lightbourne| Methodist Church. Interment will follow in the Sea View Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Rock Sound, Eleuthera.
Her precious memories will live on in the hearts of her husband: Camilus Francois, Children: Camil Francois, Melila Etienne(Ronny), Wilkinson Francois, Marlene Wright, Yetar Forbes (Leslie), Bernadette Anderson (Duran), Sony Francois, Neral Symonette (step son), Camilia Francois (step daughter); grandchildren: Kelleisha, Kelleano, Kelleiah and Kelleal Francois, Abagail Higgs, Kourtni Cartwright, Faith, Trinity and Greg Wright Jr., Ronika, Rachel, Janavia and Joshua Etienne, Damyah Saunders, Shacory Francois and Kenron Collins; great grandchildren: Reality Neely, Kaylee Symonette; brothers/sisters: Eliseul Jean Baptiste, Claicius Prevy, Luchinese Prevy, EManisePrevy, Jillany Prevy; sons-in -law: Duran Anderson, Leslie Forbes, Ronny Etienne; nieces, nephews and cousins: Jiliani Prevy, Jiliene, Missilien, Misslene, Bidji, Benezda and Lovenicha Valsaint, Claicilien, Vernice, Mauseline, Idalia, Celine, Waideckson, Didi, Gastais, Sisanda, Vilma, Nico, Jesula and Lendjy Prevy, Madline Etienne, Felleny Eugene, Linda Bonnick, Rashad Eugene, Ibsen Eugene, Prodline Etienne, Shandalyn Etienne, Caitlyn Bonnick, Dieudonne Jean-Jacques, EnfandieuNord (Violette), Kyle Nord, Nathan Nord, Maico Jean-Jacques, Bidley Jean-Jacques, Gabison Jean-Jacques, RocksenleyMerestal, RocksendyMerestal, Lorah Merestal, annette, Enel, Edna, Euclide, Alnex, Anitte, Eder and Markenley Jean-Baptiste, Yvelande Jean-Jacques, Fabicha Jean-Jacques, Bikiara Jean-Jacques, Faydina Jean-Jacques, Jonas Anestal, Archille Anestal, Vergil Blanc; other relatives and friends including: the entire Rock Sound Eleuthera Community, Pastor Alce Anophene, Pastor Jean Esperance and the Light House Baptist Church Community in Gregory Town, Dr. Madeleine, Female Medical One, Dawnette Wright and family, Leslie Forbes and Family, Hortence King, Florine Anderson and Family, Lasiya Ebanks and Family, Leandra Jones, Lacinia Symonette and Family, Accilia Charles and Family, Paige Percentie, Tameica Lightbourne, Vashti Goodman, Dealto and Latoya Johnson, Leary family, Saunders Family, Knowles Family, Takeisha Collins, Yolanda Cartwright, Sally Johnson, Roslin Jeudi, Carleen Etienne, Samuel Sands, Rosny and Fritz St. Surin Rosalin Sands, Ingrid Farrington, Rev. Bradley Ferguson and Family, Edith Hall, Einstein Licen, Nesly Licen, Sophia Gibson, Solomon Gibson, Sarah Sturrup, Eder Michel, Louisiane Dorval, Aleus Preneus, Anetide Preneus, Fedner Mitul, Drive Mercius, Florena Symonette, Joseph Diuedonne, Wesley Dorcely, Fritzner Garcon, Joseph Evanise Nonomme, Smith Mitchel, Yslande Dorcin, Yvonne, Fritznel and Fedline Jean, Annalia Mitchel, Inez, Maxwell, Robert, Dominic, Lenora and Shakira Lorfils, Deandra Smith, Marissa Cox, Tevenique and Tevon McKkenzie, Verneko Deane, Mackita Smith, Kaylyn Blanc and Kayla Blanca, Miya Etienne, Ismene Benoit, Renea Benoit, Lotus Johnson, and host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention. Thank you for being a part of the life and legacy of the Late Mrs. Mirayard Francois. Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at the Rock Sound Methodist Church, on Friday from 6:00pm until service time on Saturday.
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Walter Pierre-Charles, 70
Aneta Munning, 48
of Mason Addition, New Providence, Bahamas died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Friday, 12th December, 2025 She was predeceased by her mother: Helena Patricia Canter-Munnings. She is survived by her father: Cardinal Munnings; daughters: Jadon Ariel Demeritte and Jalene Jessica Munnings; brothers: Chester McQueen and Royce Collie; sisters: Shantel McQueen, Adrianna Munnings-Wilson, Recelyn Amanda Collie; 7 aunts, 8 uncles and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arraangements will be announced at a later date.
a resident of Apple Street off Wulff Road, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly from Bassin Bleu, Haiti, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Sunday, 14th December, 2025. He survived by his daughter: Viergeta Woodside; sons: Walder and Dupon Pierre Charles; grand-daughters: Angelina Woodside, Celina Pierrelus, Wadline Pierre Charles; grand sons: Edward Woodside III, Ezra Woodside, Duquon Pierre Charles; brother: Dieurimer Pierre Charles; sisters: Magella Sweeting, Nadia Withrow, Martine; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Rest On Funeral Chapel Limited.
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Rosette Alexis, 74
Wilner Pascal, 55
a resident of Johnson Road, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly from Bas-Limbe, Haiti, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Wednesday, November 5th, 2025. Funeral service will be held at 10:00am on Saturday , December 20th, 2025 at Queen of Peace Parish, Roman Catholic Church, Faith Avenue, Carmichael Road, New Providence. Officiating will be Father Wid Andy Beniste S.M.M. assisted by other ministers of the gospel. Interment will follow in Southern Cemetery, Cowpen and Spikernard Roads, New Providence.
a resident of Nassau Village, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly from Gros-Morne, Haiti, died at Princess Margaret Hospital on Wednesday, December 10th, 2025. He is survived by his wife: Loctama Idora Pascal; children: Kency, Ydler, Olvitho, Wilny, and Mykendy Pascal; sister and brothers: Tony, Violet, Savinie, Natan, Aneide, Mirana, Nadege and Ajenise Pascal; numerous nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts, and a host of other relatives and friends.
Left to cherish her precious memories are her beloved son: Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Rest On Funeral Lloyd Alexis Mémé; grandchildren: Lyse Manicka FilsAime, Chapel Limited. Lyse Lauralka Fils Aime, Laurentz Guivensly Marcelin, Rode Lloyda Aglaide Meme, Za’Ryah Brielle Aimee Pierre, Zoey Brianna Reign Augustin; sisters: Marina Alexis and Nelly Alexi; Nieces and Nephews: Jeff Metellus, Jean Chedno Pierre, Rodeline Alexis, Chedlyn Pierre, Patrick Agustin, Lourdemilla Destine Previlma Fanord, and a host of other relatives and friends to numerous too mentions. Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at Rest On Funeral Chapel Ltd., #166 Kenwood Street, Mount Royal Avenue, New Providence on Friday, December 19th, 2025, from 10:00am – 5:00pm and at the church from 9:00am until service time.