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a resident of Gambier Village, Nassau Bahamas and formally of Port-de-Paix, Haiti died at Princess Margaret Hospital on Friday, December 17th, 2021. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Rest On Funeral Chapel Limited and will be announced at a later date.
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Death Notices For Ashtin McPhee, 17 Bradley Ingraham, 53 affectionately called “Big Boy”
a resident of Moore’s Lane, Wulff Road died at his a resident of Pinewood Gardens and Adams Vill off Harold residence on Tuesday, 21st December, 2021. Road died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Saturday, Memories will forever be cherished in the hearts of his 18th December, 2021. loving mother: Una Bullard-Bethel; father: Sidney Precious memories will linger in the hearts of his loving Ingraham; daughter: Latoya Ingraham; son: Byron mother: Lasheen Barr; father: Jarard McPhee; siblings: Ingraham; grandchildren: Gabriel, Candice and D’mari Tashawn Barr, Tashawnna Barr, Tarran Barr, Tarell Barr, along with a host of other relatives and friends. Sheen Rahming, Radesha McPhee, Jarad McPhee Jr., Jaran McPhee; nieces and nephews: Tamiko, La’Cher Funeral arrangements are being finalized and funeral and Tayshawn along with a host of other relatives and arrangements will be announced at a later date. friends. May his Soul Rest in Everlasting Peace. Funeral arrangements are being finalized and funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date. May his Soul Rest in Everlasting Peace.
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Death Notices for
MARIA ELIZABETH DEVEAUX, 65
DEMIETRE VERNET BROWN, 46
affectionately called “Pauline”
A resident of Mark Court, Hamster Road, died on Wednesday, 15th December, 2021. Of Portogue Street, died at her residence on Tuesday, 14th December, 2021. He is survived by his, Parents, Sheron & Garnet Brown; 1 son, Khyi Brown; 1 brother, Teaco Brown; 3 Sisters, She is survived by her, (4) Sisters: Sylvia Gaitor, Iva Bain, Nora & Santosha Brown and Shantell Beavans; and a Beverly & Marina Deveaux; (4) Brothers: Clayton Jr., host of other relatives and friends to be mentioned at a William, Samuel & William Deveaux; (12) Nieces, (14) later date. Nephews, (13) Grand Nieces, (10) Grand Nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral Services is being handled by Sunset Mortuary & Crematorium to be mentioned at a later date. Funeral Services is being handled by Sunset Mortuary and Crematorium to be mentioned at a later date.
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Death Notices for
Sybil Marguerite Rolle, 90
Gloria Lorraine Beckford, 67
of Jackson Street, Nassau Village and formerly of Royal Palm Heights and formerly of the of Rolleville, Exuma, died on Sunday, 19th Five Pound Lot and Whites Addition, died December, 2021. at her residence on Sunday, 19th December, 2021. She is survived by her 2 Sons: Arther “Leroy” & Anville Rolle; 6 Daughters: Valderine She is survived by her 2 Sons: Sheldon & Theo & Floretta Rolle, Lydia Reckley, Dolly Lynes, 1 Daughter: Tracey Lynes, 1 Adopted Frazer, Porsha McKenzie & Idena Ferguson; Daughhter: Lisa McSweeney, 2 Brothers: 3 Adopted Children: Clayton, Sherry, & Kenneth & Clyde Beckford, 7 Sisters: Paula Bernadette Rolle; 1 Brother: Eric Rolle of Mae Brice, Debra Moxey, Judy Mae Gardner, Freeport, Grand Bahama; 1 Sister: Emmeretta Buelah Arthur, Joann Beckford, Cheryl Rolle-Minnis of Staniel Cay, Exuma; 40 Beckford & Claudine Thfurston and a host of Grandchildren, 31 Great Grandchildren. other relatives and friends. Professional comforting care is provided by Professional comforting care is provided by Curtis Memorial Mortuary. Curtis Memorial Mortuary. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date. later date.
Matriarch Essie Rolle, 103
of Curtis, Exuma, died at her residence on Tuesday, 21st December, 2021. She is survived by her Son: Robert Rolle, Daughter: Rachel McKenzie; 8 Grand children. Professional comforting care is provided by Curtis Memorial Mortuary. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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Death Notices for CECIL MALON BISHOP HARTMAN BAIN, 66 LIVINGSTON ROLLE, 90
of Buttonwood Avenue, Pinewood Gardens and formerly of Masons Bay, Acklins, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Thursday, December 16th, 2021.
of Eneas Avenue, Stapledon Gardens and formerly of Curtis, Exuma, died at his residence on Sunday, December 19th, 2021.
He is survived by his Mother: Florence Bain; Daughter: Tawania Bain; Son: Delvano Jones; Sisters: Nethalee Chuno, Doralyn, Hyacinth and Floramae Bain, Trudy Morris, Edel Saunders and Villacy Bain; Brothers: Audley Otis, Heudol and Harris Bain; Uncle: Fulton Bain; Aunts, Grandchildren: Valencia and Valecia Gardener, Kendino Adderley and Michelle Solomon; Son-in-law: Valentino Gardener; Numerous Nieces and Nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends.
He is survived by his Daughters: Patrinella and Bernadette Rolle, and Jennifer Rolle-Cox (Arlington Sr.); Sons: Everette (Euricka), Jeffrey (Yvonne), Hartman Jr. and Dwayne Rolle; Step Children: Chief Corrections Officer Charles Curtis, Pastor Randolph, Benson and Damaris Curtis; 13 Grandchildren; 6 GreatGrandchildren; Numerous Nieces and Nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends.
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Death Notices for
Terrance & Denalee Penn-Mackey
MINISTER CORENE CASH, 68
MONICA MILLS, 73
of Regency Park, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Monday, 20th December, 2021.
of Florence Garden, off Jean Street, and formerly of Cedar Harbour, Abaco, died on Sunday December 19th, 2021 at her residence.
She is survived by her son, Corporal 3404 Darelle Cash; 5 daughters, Patrice, Portia of Atlanta, Georgia, Shanique, Shakisha, Denise Cash; and a host of other relatives and friends who will be announced at a later date. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Evergreen Mortuary located on Parkgate Road.
She is survived by her 2 sons, Curtis and Samuel Mills Jr.; 3 daughters, Generose and Denise Mills, Samantha Charles; 2 brothers, Calvin Berkley, Steadman Roberts; 2 sisters, Shelia Cooper, Ellabe Rolle and a host of other relatives and friends who will be announced at a later date. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Evergreen Mortuary located on Parkgate Road.
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Memorial Service For Bethel, Stewart Wallace, Nicholas and Nathan Thompson; numerous Dr. Susan J. Wallace, 90 relatives and friends including: The Wilchcombe Family, The Bethel Family, The Wallace Family, Dame Ivy Dumont and Family, Blythe and Stephanie Duncanson and Family, Clifford and Lizbeth Heyliger and family, Pastor Larry and Mrs. Joyce Russell and Family, Pastor Shuffle Hepburn, Pastor John and Mrs. Joycelyn Malcolm, Eva Aberina (her Caretaker), The Bahamas Faith Ministry International Family, The Church of the Most Holy Trinity Family, Aglow International Family. Relatives and friends may pay their respects at Yager Funeral Home & Crematorium, Queens Highway, Freeport on Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
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Janiya Elaine Farrington, 19 a resident of # 89 Booty Drive, Freeport and formerly of Nassau will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, 29th December, 2021 at Jubilee Cathedral Freeport, Grand Bahama. Officiating will be Dr. Dave Burrows assisted by Dr. Raul Armbrister. Interment will follow in The Grand Bahama Memorial Park #2. Susan is predeceased by her husband of almost 69 years: Sydney Wallace; parents: Leonard and Joanna Bethel; brothers: Tellis, Leonard, Leander and Blake Bethel; sisters: Lady Jacqueline Fawkes, Joan Pinder and Eunice Sands. Left to cherish her fond memories are her daughters: Suzanne Janice (Craig) Clarke, Marie (Terry) Parham, Karen (Dr. Raoul) Armbrister, Shelley (Derek) Moxey; son: Sydney Alexis (Evelina) Wallace; grandchildren: Damien, Malea and Andre Parham, Philip (Rayann) Clarke, Krystal (Dwight) James, Ashanti (Kashulla) Carey, Alexia and Sydney Wallace; greatgrandchildren: Amayah, Akaylah and Alayah Clarke, Destini and Faith James, Saes, Karumae and Ashaler Carey and Enzo Parham; sisters: Mizpah Bartlett, Lois East; brother-in-law: Percy Pinder; sister-in-law: Mildred Bethel; nieces, nephews and their families: Tellis (Teri) Bethel, Bryant (Jacqueline) Bethell, Barbara (Vaughn) Delaney, Dr. Francis Fawkes, Rosalie Fawkes, Douglas Fawkes, David (Rosie) Fawkes, Gina (Leslie) Sealy, Kenneth (Alyson) Rodgers, Ramon Rodgers, Dr. Deborah Bartlett, Dr. Frank Gregory Bartlett, Wayne Bartlett, Todd (Wendoleyn) Bethel, Lisa Brooks, Lynn Bethel, Dr. Michelle (Rev. James) Picket, Dr. Lois Albury (Kathy), Raymond East Jr., Gian East, Yvette Bethel, Rayvonne Bethel, Leander
a resident of #23 South Beach, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Sunday, December 19th, 2021. She is survived by her mother: Jill Johnson; sisters: Jalysia Johnson, Rocher Davis & Danya Farrington; brother: Justin Farrington; grandparents: Elaine Johnson, Garfield Johnson; aunts: Veanreay Bastian, Shovon Johnson, Marion & Madge Farrington, Prescola Farrington; uncles: David Farrington, Floyd Johnson & Marvin Johnson; numerous cousins, other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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STELL EMMIE DEMERITTE, 62 of Daniel Street, Sir Lynden Pindling Estates, died at Princess Margaret Hospital on Wednesday, December 15th, 2021.
Death Notice For Ingrid McIntosh, 56
She is survived by her son: Antonio Donnie Adderley; daughters: Nicola Bodie-Clarke, Brenria Brown-Edwards, Felicity Adderley-Clarke, Qutell Adderley, Crystal Demeritte-Anderson; Grandchildren, great children, and a host of other numerous relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
ZELMONTO LUGIANO KNOWLES, 24 Of Bacardi Road, died at Princess Margaret Hospital on Friday, December 17th, 2021. He is survived by his parents: Jacqueline Miller, Zelmon Knowles Sr., Steven Stubbs Sr.; Daughters: Zariah Knowles, Amiyah Evans; Sisters: Curtazia Neely, Shezelle Knowles; Brothers: Zelmon Knowles Jr., Steve Stubbs Jr.; Grandparents: Pandora Adderley, Jack Miller; and other relatives and friends including Natalie Stubbs. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
of Wilson Track and formerly of Freeport, Grand Bahama died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Friday, December 10, 2021. Left to cherish her memories are her children: Lashan McIntosh, Patricka Rolle, Patesha Rolle; grandchildren: Lashanda McIntosh, Keishan McIntosh, Tanja Virgil, Teon Virgil, Patricko Virgil and Keneil Nairn; sisters: Rachel Rolle, Alma Pinder, Leon Brice and Larry McIntosh; aunts: Iris Russell, Laraine Thomas, Wilton Thomas and Curlene Laing and other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date. Funeral is being handled by Garden of Rest Memorial Mortuary Another Bud has been picked from Heaven’s Garden
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Death Notices For Drew Wellington Storr, 26 Alfred Livingstone Griffin , 64
a resident of Three Island Road, North Eleuthera died on a resident of Current Eleuthera died on Thursday, December 2nd, 2021. Sunday, November 28th, 2021. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to THE NEW Funeral arrangements are entrusted to THE NEW COMMONWEALTH FUNERAL HOME and will be COMMONWEALTH FUNERAL HOME and will be announced at a later date. announced at a later date.
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Celebration Service For
Mrs. Madge Veronica Brown, 64 née Thompson
Pauline Lockhart, The Rahming Family, The Seymour Family, The Lightfoot Family, The Mason Addition Family & The Olde Corner Family Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at Serenity Funeral Home and Crematorium on Wednesday, December 29th, 2021 from 12:00noon to 5:00pm. Where the Name is Service and your loved ones ours
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Mr. Roberto Danny Horton, 29 of Olde Corner off East Street will be held on Thursday, December 30, 2021, 11:00 at Lakeview Memorial Gardens and Mausoleum, John F. Kennedy Drive, Gladstone Road. Officiating will be Pastor Ivan Smith assisted by other ministers of the gospel Left to cherish her memories are her husband: Winfield Brown; children: Shervin Hinsey (Monica) Arnett, Angelo, Leonardo & Jennifer Brown (Latario); grandchildren: Beyonce Brown, Shania & Shanascia Hinsey, Catario & Cataleya Young; brothers: Patrick & Baldwin Weir, Claude, Sean, Gary Derval & Johnny Thompson; sister: Hilary Thompson; step children: Theresa, Kenneth, Lemuel, Alfred & Kelsy Brown; sisters-in-law: Carmetts Walker, Jocyelyn Stubbs, Sheilamse, Winifred, Margerite & Erica Brown & Minnie Weir; brothers-in-law: Henry, Christopher & Livingstone Brown; numerous nieces, nephews & host of other relative and friends including: Pastor Ivan Smith & the Messiah Baptist Church Family, Marva Wright, Cynthia Neilly, Enith & Mr. & Mrs. Lightborne Ms. Marva, Faye Brown, Kendesha Bonaby, Georgiemae, George, Anastacia & Livingstone Pratt, Vera Humes, Monalisa, Yvonne, Beverley, Pedro & Vincent Lee, Donna Smith, Lithera and Rochelle Reckley, Issie, Mary, Rosalee, Willie, Yillnne Keith & Anju Esperance, Shanika, Marvin and Andy,
of #64 Peardale off Wulff Road, New Providence, The Bahamas died at The Princess Margaret Hospital on Wednesday, December 8th, 2021. Mr. Horton is survived by his mother: Dezerene Rolle; father: Ernie Horton; children: Bernesha, Roberto Jr., and Roxana Horton; sisters: Michaela, Daveisha and Michlia Butler; brothers: Kiyano and Michael Butler, Christen and Mekhi Horton; and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date. Where the Name is Service and your loved ones ours.
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PATRICK MERVIN HUMES, 65
of Domingo Heights, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Friday, 17th December, 2021. of Butler’s Way off Carmichael Road died at her residence on Sunday, December 19th, 2021. Ms. Anderson née Newton is survived by her parents: Harry and Sheila Haygood; sons: Michael Roach and Dominique Anderson; daughters: Fredricka Anderson and Dextira Pugh; sister: Lysanne McKenzie; brothers: Harry and Randy Newton, Richard and William Haygood; grandchildren: Kamari Ferguson, Jesaiah Adderley, Mason Roach and Da’Kari Newbold; daughter-in-law: La’Roona Anderson and Sophia Stanislaus-Roach and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date. Where the Name is Service and your loved ones ours.
He is survived by his Wife: Edna Humes; one (1) Son: Christopher Wright; one (1) Daughter: Monique Forbes; two (2) Sisters: Madge Munroe and Joan Lewis; numerous grandchildren and greatgrandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements will be held at a later date.
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Funeral Services For Austin Weeks, IC11 Nursing group, and members of Fit Club West; church family: Mother Annameise Lauretta Bishop Dr. Kirklyn Smith and family, members of Vision of Hope Cathedral Church of God, Bishop Dr. Moses Johnson, Administrative Bishop of the Church of God and Reverend Cynthia and family, Reverend Sanford Rolle and family, Deacon Michael Evans Newbold, 83 Nairn and family, Sister Louise Adderley and family, Brother Vernard and Evangelist of #6 Rahming Street, Summer Haven and formerly of Mangrove Cay, Andros will be held at William Johnson Auditorium, Church of God Convention Centre, Joe Farrington Road on Thursday, December 30th, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. Officiating will be Bishop Dr. Moses Johnson National Overseer, Church of God Bahamas assisted by Bishop Dr. Kirklyn Smith Senior Pastor, Vision of Hope Cathedral Church of God, Bishop Victor Johnson, Reverend Anton Campbell and Reverend Dr. Deborah Bassett. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Gardens, Solder Road.
Left to cherish her memories and memorialize her legacy are her children: Patricia “Patsy” Newbold, Anthony (Vera) Newbold, Yvette Newbold, and Tameka (Godfrey) Lundy, grandchildren: Kyle Newbold, Torsheika and Torsheba Newbold, Torshia (Simeon) Mackey, Pazzia (Sylvan) Edgecombe, Perezz and Kanadia Newbold, Clevet Brown, Celeste, Andre and Alexa Lundy, Kennoshi, Joshua and Nachisha; great grandchildren: Donald and Shawn Mackey, Natayo Coleby; brother: George Evans; sisters-in-law: Ruthie Mae and Norma Newbold; daughter-in-law: Lydia Newbold; nieces: Barbara “Ivy” Deveaux, Gayle (James) Davis, Claudette, Shantel and Nathiera Evans; Annemarie and Claudine Newbold; Bridgette (King) Russell, Sandra Moncur, Royann (Calvin) Rolle, Evamae Evans, Lovestine Smith; nephews: Leon Jr., Marcus (Gina), Maston Jr. (Traci), Kayman, Dorin (Renita) Evans; Gregory, Lernix (Candi) and Patrick Williams; Willis and Sterling Newbold; god-children: Barbara “Ivy” Deveaux; Peaches Johnson, Denika Curtis and Shawn Cartwright; and a host of other relatives and friends including: Quentin, Richena, Vandesa, Nacheka, Tatiana, Erica, Shantel, Tamika, Tamiko, Angelique, Lael Evans-Johnson, Kasha, Mekel, Jeh-Mar, Kristoff and Kieron, Shanterah, Kaymara, Katia, Taylor, Jazmin, Lernice, Lernix II and Loren Williams, Andre and Tyler Moncur, Alexander, Ahmad and Akeem Rolle, Percy Rolle, Carmeta Burns and family, Michelle Farrington and Paulette, Adamae Thompson and family, Maria Forbes and family, Clara and Kelsey Williams and family, Rosalie Curtis and family, Ismalean Bowe and family, Emily Howard and family, Bishop Roston Davis and family, Bishop Merilee Watson and family, Francis Richards and family, Kenneth Sweeting and family, Sandra Stubbs, Bertha Sweeting and family, Altaman Sweeting and family, Maria Forbes and family, Annis and Roslyn Jones and family, Virginia Jones and family, Bettie Bastian and family, Mother Cynthia Grant and family, Maria Forbes and family, Obrien family, Strachan family, Pennerman family, Albury family, Williams family, Beulah Smith clan, Isabelle Jolly clan, Altomese Ferguson and family, Althea Ferguson and family, Clinton Whylly and family, Betty Rahming and family, Minnera and family, Alice Rolle and family, Syblean Jones and family, Consuela Grey and family, Vivia Young and family, Brenda Davis and family, Brent and Brendalee Saunders and family, Ernest and Pamela Fisher and family, Rev. Tyrone Knowles and family, Holston Bain and family, Pat Deveaux and family, Lynette Williams and family, Rayann, Shan (caretaker), Mrs. Kelly Cartwright, Katherine Roker, Elnecka Forbes,
Hinsey, Sister Joyce Gilbert and family, Deaconess Laurel Butler, Sister Marie Collins, Deacon Cyril and Sister Mary Taylor, Melanie Hanna and family, Sister Brenell Miller and family, Sister Virginia Smith, Reverend Revy and Sister Bernice Francis; we extend our profound thanks and appreciation to: the staff of the Princess Margaret Hospital including the Executive Management Committee, staff of the Ambulatory Care Department, especially the Emergency Department, Family Medicine Clinic and the Orthopedic Clinic, Dr Dane Bowe, Dr. Minnis, Dr. Hunt-Burrows and team, Dr. Ablack and team, staff of the Medical Area and Surgical Area # 2; we also thank: Mrs. Kelly Cartwright. Viewing will be held at the Celestial Suite at Restview Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium Limited, Robinson and Soldier Roads on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. at 6:00 p.m.
George Theodore Burrows, 77 affectionately called “Teddy”
of Lyon Road will be held at Church of God Of Prophecy, Shirley Street on Wednesday, December 29th, 2021, 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Western Cemetery. Officiating will be Senior Pastor Dale Moss, Associate Pastor Paulette assisted by Minister Livingston Ferguson, Minister Jason Cartwright, Deacon Hubert Gibson and Lay Minister Antoine Cunningham.
Left to cherish his memory are his son: Teddy Burrows Jr.; brothers: Kelly Burrows (Angela) and Alexander Burrows (Valeria), Kenneth Burrows and Jeffrey Burrows; sisters: Karen Horton (Perry) and Maryann Burrows; nieces and nephews including: Dennis, Colin, Huey, Carlo, Valerie,Peggy, Dillon, Kelly Jr., Ross, Lakeisha, and Kennise Burrows, Melissa Bonaby, Nina Johnson, Lenora Mackey, Jacqueline Sair Styles, Paget Collins, Chegera Pople, Kenda Marche; numerous cousins and other friends and relatives including: Ronald and Lilymae Tinker, Delsworthand Gloria Neely, Terry Burrows, Stephanie Johnson, Mizpah Hall, Kenrick Evans, Francita Gibson, Nesbitt Higgins, Florence Rahming, Eula Walkine, Jason Cartwright, Bernard ‘Pegs’ Smith, Terry Bowe, Pastor Dale Moss, Dr. Eugene Gray and staff and The Church of God of Prophesy Shirley Street Family. Viewing will be held at the Serenity Suite at Restview Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium Limited, Robinson and Soldier Roads on Tuesday from 12:00 p.m. at 6:00 p.m.
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Memorial Service For Mortimer Albury; Renee Quant, Dolores Stubbs, Ernie, Jehan and Adrilla Wallace; Toni Louise Hall, 58 Barry and Agnes Kemp (Abaco) and Families; Cara Hall and Family, Stephen and of Regency Park and formerly of Bowline Ave, Freeport, Grand Bahama will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church, Robinson Road on Wednesday, December 29th, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. Cremation will follow. Officiating will be Monsieur Alfred Culmer and Fr. Jay Cartwright. Cherished memories will forever be in the hearts of her two daughters and sons-in-law: Tia and Travis Wilmott, Tamara and Deshon Kemp; one son: Kelly Terron Mackey; grandchildren: Malaya Quant, Jahzara Longley and Taytum Wilmott; parents: Bentley and Norma (Peggy) Hall; sisters and brothers-in-law: Marie and Stephen Galanis, Grace and Andre Dean, Margo and Sidwill Munnings, Norma and Gary Miller; brothers and sister-in-law: Stanley Hall, Andre and Allison Hall; adopted sisters: Audrey Bunny Munnings and Kim Lynette Major; nieces and spouses: Latisha and Eddie Cedeno, Amanda and Ronald Guy, Sydnee and Justin Wallace, Samantha Munnings, Savannah Hall, Symone and Raemon Wilson and Bianca Seymour; nephews: Bentley Dean, Shannon Munnings, Justin and Johnathan Miller, Crispin, Staniel, Stanley Jr., JaJuan, Andre Jr., and Alex Hall; grand aunts: Rosemary Thompson, Patricia Gibson, Shirley Jones (West Palm Beach, Fla.) and families; grand uncles: Daniel Capron and family; aunts: Emily Glass, Minnie Hall, Margaret Smith and Gilda Dean; uncles: Joseph Glass, Harold Longley, Rico Simms, Bob Smith, Patrick Dean, Neville Thompson; cousins: Tiffany Glass, Ramon, Reiyah and Kahmanei Gibson, Ricardo, Raymond, Michael Hall, Charlene Coakley, Tanya Hall, Paul, Alice, Elvin, Christopher, Deidrie Hall and children, Glen, Jimmy, Suzie, Ann Marie and Roy Rogers (Florida and Georgia); Lambert Longley, Lisa Fields, Nicholas Longley, Nicole Longley, Rosie Symonette; Sharon Simmons, Arnold Simms, Karen Simms, Ian Simms, Mavis Moss; Michelle Mitchell, Anishka Smith, Alyne Rolle, Allia Dean, Alyshia Dean; Ava Saunders; Cherise Thompson, Patrice Thompson, Dorel Thompson and families, Deanne Archer, Ronnie Archer, Joy Archer Demeritte and families. Keith Thompson, Janice Thompson, Cheryl Moss, Virgina Fulford, Josephine Davis of Palm Beach, Fla., Patricia Bethel, Veronica Capron, Cassandra Adderely, Tala Mackey, Judy Hoper, Pauline Douglas, Gaynell Kesson Capron; Kate, Sue, Lena Taylor of Florida and Fiona Thiele and Jason Payne of Canada; Lorenzo Gibson, Lyrone Gibson, Ambrose, Andrew, John and Barry Thompson, Urban Cargill, Charles Daniel III, Ricardo, George, Anthony, Johnathan, and Walter Capron, Lawrence Taylor of Florida and families; Family of the Late Leroy Capron; special friends: Terry Archer, Kelly Mackey, Taria Lundy and family, Antoniece Williams, Agatha Joyce, Giles Archer, Kelcia Archer, Lisa Lunn, Charisse Gardiner, Jermaine Wright, Suelyn Stuart, Lloyd Williams, Maria
Brenda Plaklaris; Zoe Galanis and Family, Families of the late Annabelle Dean, the Late Audley Munnings, the Late Vera Rolle, the Late Hester Miller and the Late Leroy Glass, Sr; Perry, Beverley and Shelly Archer, Karen Symonette and Family; Lois Thompson and Family; Sabrina Burrows and family; Bill and Anthony Lunn and Families, Mario, Natasha and Geann Campbell; other relatives and friends including: Melissa Williams, Regency Park Families, Joel Thompson and Family, Simeon and Beulah Smith and Family, Margo Wilson and family, Family of the Late Magnolia Walker, Basil Christie and Family, Vincanna Godet, Godfrey Wallace, Geoffrey Pearce, Culmer’s of Savanna Sound; Freeport: Anishka Maycock and Family, Lawreese Pearce, Gennette and Curtis Fowler, Lisa Russell, Fred Smith, Charlton Lopez, Michelle, Felicia, Adiah and Crystal Albury, Niki Hylton, Kyheena Nixon, Nicola Joffer, Shanquel Stubbs and Family; National Workers Credit Union Staff, Grand Lucayan and FOWLCO Staffs; Nassau: Pilot Club of Nassau, British Colonial Hilton Hotel Family, SAC Class of 1980, Holy Family Church Family especially the Women’s Auxiliary; and many other friends and colleagues too numerous to mention; special recognition: Dr. Wesley Francis, Dr. Kevin Moss, Dr. Laroda, Nurses in Private Surgical and ICU at Princess Margaret Hospital, Nassau. Doctors and nurses at The Rand Memorial Hospital, The Lucayan Medical Center and The Cancer Society of Freeport, Grand Bahama. Viewing will be held at the Serenity Suite at Restview Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium Limited, Robinson and Soldier Roads on Tuesday from 12:00 p.m. at 6:00 p.m.
Death Notice For Eddison Williams Sr., 41
of St. Alban’s Drive died at Princess Margaret Hospital on Tuesday, December 14th, 2021.
He is survived by his son: Eddison Williams Jr.; sisters: Erica Williams, Denise Williams, Natasha Mackey, Jestina Williams and Roxanna Williams; brothers: Ulrick Williams, Curtis Williams and a host of other relatives and friends. Arrangements for the funeral service are being finalized and details will be announced at a future date.
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Funeral Service For Mr. Wellington Grey, 58
of Roosevelt Avenue will be held at Woodlawn Gardens, Soldier Road on Thursday, December 30th, 2021 at 11:00 of #79 Banyan Lane, Freeport, Grand Bahama will be held on Wednesday, December 29, 2021, 10:00 a.m. at Restview Memorial a.m. Officiating will be Pastor Paul Daceus.
Mortuary and Crematorium Ltd., 11-A Coral Road, Freeport, Grand Bahama. Officiating will be Bishop Kermit Saunders. Left to cherish fond memories her husband: Chronique Cremation will follow.
Lubin; children: Mario Lubin, Antonio Lubin, Ketty Lubin, Michelle Lubin; sister: Eugenia Mitchell; granddaughter: Rachel Lubin; grandsons: Ryan Eldon and Malachi Lubin; nieces: Danielle Joseph, Luna Joseph, Maggie Tulusca, Jennifer Mitchell, Angie Mitchell; nephew: Manoun Joseph; grandneice: Jayandee Raymond, Minouch Tulusca, Roseda Tulusca, Magda Tulusca; grandnephew: Francius Pierre, Andre Altidor, Daniel Altidor; numerous cousins and host of other relatives and friends including: the staff at the Doctors Hospital, Our Lady’s Catholic Church family.
Mr. Grey passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at the Rand Memorial Hospital, Freeport, Grand Bahama. Precious memories will linger in the hearts of his wife: Lorrain Salerno-Grey; sisters: Deborah Lloyd, Annette Watson and Beverley Grey; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins and a host of relatives and friends including: Sandra Grey, Richard Ferguson and the management and staff of the Dames Group and Ultimate Security Systems, Sandy Port, Nassau, New Providence.
will be held in the “Celestial Suite” at Restview Memorial Viewing will be held at the Serenity Suite at Restview Viewing Mortuary and Crematorium Limited, 11-A Coral Road, Freeport, Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium Limited, Robinson Grand Bahama on Tuesday from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Soldier Roads on Wednesday from 10:0a.m. at 6:00p.m.
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Death Notices For Mr. Kevin Ronell Archer, 58 Johnny Alexander Hepburn, 50 affectionately called “Pepe”
of #536 Inagua Avenue, Freeport, Grand Bahama and formerly of Nassau, New Providence died at the Rand Memorial Hospital of #43 Hondus Drive, Freeport, Grand Bahama and formerly of Nassau, New Providence died at the Rand Memorial Hospital Freeport, Grand Bahama on Sunday, December 12, 2021. Freeport, Grand Bahama on Thursday, December 16, 2021. He is survived by his dedicated and loving mother: Shelia Archer; brother: Dion Archer; numerous uncles including: Lawrence, He is survived by his father: Evangelist Albert Willard Hepburn; Edwin, Everette and Glen Griffin, Oswald Archer and Eric Jr.; mother: Mary May Hepburn; sons: Devon and Jay Hepburn; aunts: Freda Edwards, Gretchen Bootle, Ruth Griffin, Joann brothers: Alcondo and Shaun Hepburn; sisters: Jeanniemae Behagg, Sarah Hammond, Irene, Carmen, Carol, Annie, Flavia Hepburn and Terria Miller; grand mother: Constance Munnings; and Betty Griffin, Christine Fountain, Gloria Archer, Dame Joan grandchild: Devon Jr.; aunts: Ruthmae Johnson, Cindy Rudon, Sawyer and Anita Bernard and a host of other relatives and Joycelyn Carey, Barbara Smith, Carry Johnson, Stephanie Johnson, Sonia Pennerman, Mavis Holbert and Irene Munnings; uncles: friends. Andrew Pennerman, Tony Smith, Cecil Thompson, Charlton Mr. Archer’s Service will be held on Saturday, January 8th, (Nicky), Tracy and Dencil Munnings Jr.; nieces: Arianna Wright, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul’s Methodist Church, East Beach Shauntevia and Skylar Hepburn, Taylor Hepburn, Denise FergusonRolle, Denise Brown, Sarah Davis, and Braniqua Miller; nephews: Drive, Freeport, Grand Bahama. Desrick Grant, Shemar Jervis, Tate and Savontae Hepburn and Sven Hepburn Jr.; sister-in-law: Elsie Moss-Hepburn; brotherin-law: Stuart Bradley Miller; adopted mother: Harriette Mader; adopted brother: T. G. Morrison and other relatives and friends. Arrangements for the funeral service are being finalized and details will be announced at a future date.
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Requiem Mass for DONALD FERRON WINSTON CAMPBELL, 59 of Doubloon Road, Coral Lakes, will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, December 29th, 2021, at Christ Church Cathedral, George Street. Officiating will be The Very Reverend Dean Harry Bain, assisted by The Very Reverend Patrick Adderley, and Reverend Eric Miller. Interment will follow in Lakeview Memorial Gardens & Mausoleums, John F. Kennedy Drive. Due to current Government regulations in respect of Covid-19, masks and physical distancing are required. Donald is preceded in death by his Father: Winston Reuben Campbell; and Father-in-law: Joseph C. Lédée. Left to cherish his memories are his Wife: Steine; Sons: Ferron and Devard; Mother: Doreen Campbell; Siblings: Kelsi (Donald) Williams, Deryk (Shenique), Damon (Patrice), Sean and Shayne (Tamika) Campbell; Mother-in-law: Frances Lédée; Brothers-in-law: Emile Lédée, Dominic Deveaux, Barry Evans Sr., Frederick Phelps; Sistersin-law: Sara V. Evans, Yolande Phelps, June Collie; Aunts and Uncles: Valeria (Barry) MacInnes, Blanche, Velda, Reginald (Irene) Campbell, Allison Campbell, Raymond (Marie) Culmer, Joseph (Donna) Culmer, Geraldine (Steve) Hepburn, Michael Gardiner; Aunts and Uncle-in-law: Hortense Harris-Smith, Esther Winder-Storr, Hubert Marshall; Nieces: Tenaj Campbell, Kellysa Williams, Shaine, Ryleigh, Caisie Campbell, Ajanée Dean-Evans, Saiah Phelps, Danica Deveaux, Amina and Malia Lédée; Nephews: Denado, Derren, Dante, Sean Campbell, Barry Evans Jr., Alexander Lédée, Josef and John Phelps; Grandniece: Caitlynn Mortimer; Cousins: Dr. Tyrone, Kim and Dr. Jonathan Barlett, Gina Mansfield, Kirmet (Cheryl) and Kervin (Ginear) Campbell, Latina and Latishka Campbell, Tanya Sands, Corey, Quabinor, Kristin Campbell, Stuart Cumberbatch, Stacey (Marvin) Dames, Racquel (Daniel) Pascucci, Karlyle (Dee) Campbell, Reggie, Deanne, Rachel Campbell, Adam and Dr. Alia Campbell, Nahshon (Theodora) Edgecombe, Lynda Smith, Jermaine (Jalinka) Strachan, Eardley Strachan, LaRue (Kari), Latherio (Elsa), LaShae and Vashti Culmer, Romano Thurston, Alicia Culmer, Joekeisha (Dwayne) Stuart, Joemeko and Joenai Culmer, Myckandreia Gardiner, Gerrard Hepburn, Dwayne “DJ” Griffin; Close Friends: Edward (Anne) Albury, Colyn Rolle, Alonzo Francis, Bernard Brown, Wayde Cartwright, Charles Miller, Patrick and Dave Thompson, Peter and Philip Symonette, Craig Adderley, Philip Gray, Frankie Rutherford, Neil Symonette, Tracey Chea, Lisa Gibson-Woodside, Donna Smith-Morgan, Adrian Archer, Fr. Fred Fletcher, Al and Permal
Schimpf and Family, Captain Henry Curry, Paul Hanna, and Cleveland Williams; Numerous other relatives and friends, including: The Johnson, Sands, Harris-Smith and Winder-Storr Families, Reginald Saunders, Earl Bethel, Karen Bartlett, Deborah Watson, Stuart and Deidre Taylor, St. Anne’s Class of 1979, The Boy’s Brigade, the Music Department, Cell Dominic and the Anglican Church Men of Christ Church Cathedral, High Grove Singers, the Cursillo Movement, Deborah Knowles, The Klonaris Family and Staff of the former Mike’s Shoe stores, the Coral Lakes community, Plati Dread & The Naykid Eye band, Kristin Smith & Family, Nurse Dawn Gaitor and the staff of Island Ostomy, Dr. Duane Sands, Dr. Margo Munroe and the Staff of Oncology Consultants. May His Soul Rest in Peace! Friends may pay their last respects at Bethel Brothers Morticians & Crematorium, #44 Nassau Street, on Tuesday December 28th from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Death Notice for OSLEY MARVIN RUSSELL, 63
of Tropical Gardens and formerly of Mastic Point, Andros, died on Wednesday, December 8th, 2021. He is survived by his Wife: Victoria Alexandra Russell; Mother: Melcine Dorsette; Brothers: William Evans, Deroy, Kendall and George Dorsette; Sisters: Loren Evans, Sharon, Rochelle, and Patrice Dorsette; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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DAWNELLE ELAINE CONLIFFE-BROWN, 63
ELSWORTH ‘Onnie’ POITIER, 84
PASTOR BRENDA ELOISE MAYCOCK, 74
of Angel Court, Golden Gates #2, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Tuesday, December 21st, 2021.
of Dumfries, Cat Island, died on Cat Island on Monday, December 13th, 2021.
of Marathon Estates, died at Doctor’s Hospital on Wednesday, December 15th, 2021.
She is survived by her Son: DeAngelo Eduardo Conliffe; Grand Mother: RuthieMae Adderley; Brothers: Brian, Dawson, and Wendell Conliffe; Sisters: Eleanor, Constance, and Lorraine Conliffe; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
He is survived by his Daughter: Elaine Poitier-Jones; Son-in-law: Vincent E. Jones (New York); Grand Child: Jasmine Poitier-Jones; Sister: Marionette PoitierBethel; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
She is survived by her Husband: Merlin Philip Maycock; Daughters: Marilyn McLeod, Prescola Davis, Marisa Rolle, Nicola & Erica Arnett, and UKisha Maycock; Son: Adrian Delaney; Brother: Bruceman Sweeting; Sisters: Kathleen ‘Kay’ Evans, Sheila Johnson, Evangelist Betty Duncombe, Yvonne E. Woods, Yourlander ‘Thora’ Sweeting, and Ruthmae Bain; Aunt: Rozelda Rigby; Uncles: Rollis Cooper (England) & Clayton Cooper (Andros); 17 Grand Children; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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Death Notice for Retired Asst. Supt. LAWRENCE CRAIG ADDERLEY SR., 61
of Twynam Heights, died at his residence on Saturday, December 18th, 2021. He is survived by his Daughters: Lauren, Lathera, and Maria Adderley; Sons: Lawrence Jr., and Michail Adderley, and Pedro Bullard; Grand Children: Johnnell Adderley, Tamia and Perez Bullard; Sisters: Elizabeth Munroe, Ednamae Jones, Francis Smith, Pauline Adderley, Heather Sands, Marie McCartney, and Lillian Knowles; Brothers: Z. Timothy, Kevin, and William Adderley, and Roy Forbes; Aunts: Ada Forbes, Garnell Rolle, Albertha McPhee, Joyce Dorsett, and Prudence Flowers; Uncles: Garfield and George McPhee; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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Death Notice for FRANCIS MASENA, 79
a resident of Lipilli Close, off Farrington Road & formerly of Gros Morne, Haiti, died at his residence on Wednesday, December 15, 2021. He is survived by his, 1 daughter: Nadia Masena Andre; 4 sons: Willie, Francisco, Francis & Sampson Masena; 1 brother: Teman Masena; grandchildren: Kevin & Jonathan Neymour, Alexander Masena, Ezeliel & Jeremiah Andre, Royalty, Francisco & Kayden Rahming & Tameka Masena; numerous nieces & nephews & a host of other relatives & friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
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Death Notices BARRY MARVIN NEYMOUR, 54 a resident of Behring Point, Andros, died at Behring Point Clinic on Monday, December 13, 2021.
FLORENCE ELIZABETH FORD, 97 a resident of Windsor Lane, died at PMH on Saturday, December 18, 2021. She is survived by her, 2 daughters: Corolyn Ford of New York, USA & Linda Ford; 4 sons: Eddie, Keith, Mario & Andy Ford; numerous grand, great grand & great, great grandchildren; numerous nieces & nephews & a host of other relatives & friends.
He is survived by his, wife: Sheree P.D. Neymour; mother: Rachel Patsy Neymour; 2 daughters: Shakira Jenkins & Shantell Green; 3 sons: Javon, Justin & Jayden Neymour; 5 sisters: Joan, Marsha, Bhruna, Cindy Neymour & Desiree Neymour-Ramsey; 3 brothers: Donald Stephen & David Neymour; mother-in-law: Edna Leadon; brothers-in-law: Terrance & Glenroy Leadon Funeral arrangements will be announced later. & Angelo Ramsey & a host of other relatives & friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
MIRIAM WINIFRED WILEY, 86 a resident of Pigeon Plum Street, Pinewood Gardens & formerly of Green castle, Eleuthera, died at PMH on Monday, December 20, 2021.
WILTON ROLAND BRAYNEN, 82 a resident of Delaporte, died at PMH on Wednesday, December 15, 2021. He is survived by his, wife: Gwendolyn Braynen; 5 sons: Don, Jerome, Kirk, Stephen & Barry; 7 daughters: Marina, Melvese, Theresa, Joan, Sonia, Tracy & Shonell; numerous grand & great grandchildren, nieces & nephews & a host of other relatives & friends.
She is survived by her, 3 sons: Brian Swan, Chuck & Wayde Swann; 2 daughters: Eleanor Wiley & Louise Brice; 1 brother: Napoleon Wiley; 1 sister: Margaret Richards of Green Castle; 37 grandchildren, 14 great Funeral arrangements will be announced later. grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren & a host of other relatives & friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
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Death Notices For Mary Elizabeth Rahming, 62
of will be held at 11:00a.m. on Wednesday, 29 December, 2021 at of Vernon Street, Kennedy Subdivision died at the Princess Southern Cemetery, Cowpen and Spikenard Roads. Officiating Margaret Hospital on Monday, 13th December, 2021. will be Rev. Dr. Samuel W. Pinder. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date. Loving memories will forever linger in the hearts of her; mother: Maureen Johnson; father: Edwin Lewis; daughter: Chiante Lewis; sons: Rolando Evans, Colton, Odell, Reko, Spencer and Clayton Lewis; grandchildren: Anthony Thompson, Reko Jr., affectionately called Sylvanna Ramsey, Val and SAhari Pinder, Genesis and Trinity Albury; daughters-in-law: Valencia Thompson Lewis and Mariah Albury; sisters: Portia and Nellymae Brown, Michelle Lewis and Zelerine Adderley; brothers: Tony, Edward and Hayward Lewis; nieces: Creola, Shevoynne, Deliah and Princess and Riche Barr; Kelly Rolle, Shanice and Rickesha Dawkins, Amelia Hall, Nikita and Advilda Campbell; nephews: Bernard, Jerry Jr. and Uriah Campbell, Desmond and Delano Lewis; Renaldo and Clyde Gomez; grand nieces: Angel Knowles, Rayelle Gomez, Destiny and Tina Barr, Sani and Zara Miller; grand nephews: Michael and Tyler Barr, Jimmylee Knowles, Santino Campbell, Gianno Rolle, Elvaro Munroe, Amari Dawkins, Renaldo Gomez Jr. and Clyde Gomez III; best friend: Teriah Knowles; numerous other relatives and friends including: the Atlantis family and the entire community of Lowe Sound, North Andros. of Podoleo Street died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Sunday,
Aleasa Farquharson, 61 “Prophet”
12th December, 2021. Viewing will be held at Legacy Memorial Mortuary #20 Claridge Road on Tuesday, December 28th, 2021 from 10:00a.m.-5:00p.m. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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Estella Johnson, 91
Elzena Diane Pinder-Eneas, 65
of Lovely Bay, Acklins died at the Princess Margaret of Forbes Street, Nassau Village died at her residence on Saturday, December 18, 2021. Hospital on Thursday, December 16, 2021. She is survived by her daughters: Veronica Rolle, Lydia Ferguson, Delray Riley, Jenetha Brown and Olean Collie; one son: Maxwell Johnson; brothers: Rev. Daniel Beneby and Amos Johnson; sister: Maybell Collie; fourteen grandchildren; fourteen great grandchildren; sons-in-law: Derick Brown, Terrance Collie, Christopher Ferguson and Godfrey Riley; sisters-in-law: Bernice Bain and Beverley Beneby; numerous nieces and nephews and Other Relatives and Friends. Funeral Service will be announced at a later date.
She is survived by her daughter: Kendra Strachan; sons: Kendrick Walkes Sr., Wellington Walkes Sr. and Kalin Walkes-Eneas; sister: Andrea Eneas; brothers: John, Kendall, Charleas and Clement Eneas and Leslie Huyler; ten grandchildren: Kendrick Jr., Whitney and Darius Walkes, Tarvares Eneas, Joshua and Ivan Strachan Jr., Wellington Jr., Jada, Kayla and Kalin Walkes Jr.; and numerous other relatives and friends. Funeral Service will be announced at a later date.
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Death Notices For Mr. Loxwell Russell, 59 Linda Theresa Tatem, 69 née Watkins
a resident of Fire Road, North Andros on Friday, 17th December, 2021.
a resident of Flamingo Gardens died on Sunday, 19th December, 2021 at the Princess Margaret Hospital.
He survived by his wife: Lauramae Russell; children: Loxweell Jr., Codaro McCartney, Lauranique, Lavanta, She is survived by her husband: Anthony Tatem; 3 sisters: Lanique, Marcus, Shantiesh Russell and Zanee Nicholls; Sheila Culmer, Carol Bowleg and Brenda Watkins; 4 mother: Lovely Knowles; grandchildren; aunt and uncle brothers: Eugene Burns, John, James (Da GreeK) and and a host of other Relatives and Friends Sidney Watkins; several nieces and nephews and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements are being finalize and will be announced at a later date. Funeral arrangements are being finalize and will be announced at a later date
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The bishop who stole Christmas? By JEFFARAH GIBSON Tribune Features Writer jgibson@tribunemedia.net THE controversy surrounding the Italian bishop who dropped a bombshell on kids last week by telling them the truth about Santa Claus’ existence is also a topic of discussion for Bahamians in the Christian community who find themselves on both sides of the fence of this issue. Antonio Staglianò, Bishop of Noto in Sicily, was speaking on the Feast of Saint Nicholas – the initial inspiration for the gift-giving Santa Claus – about the commercialisation of Christmas minimizing the true religious meaning of the season. In answering a question on the topic, he told the children that the popular figure of the big jolly man in red is not real. “No, Santa Claus does not exist,” he said. “In fact, I would add that the red of the suit he wears was chosen by Coca-Cola exclusively for advertising purposes.” The bishop’s harsh honesty was met by criticism and backlash that prompted an apology from the Diocese of Noto on its Facebook page, written by Staglianò’s press secretary Father Alessandro Paolini. “First of all, on behalf of the bishop, I express regret for this statement that has
BISHOP ANTONIO STAGLIANÒ VS SANTA CLAUS disappointed the children, and want to clarify that this was not at all Mr Staglianò’s intention, “(The intention was to) reflect on the meaning of Christmas and the beautiful traditions that accompany it with greater awareness and regain the beauty of a Christmas now increasingly ‘commercial’ and ‘de-Christianised.’” “If we can all draw a lesson, young or old, from
the figure of Santa Claus (which originates with Bishop St Nicholas) it is this: fewer gifts to ‘create’ and ‘consume’ and more ‘gifts’ to share The bishop then also explained: “I didn’t tell them that Santa Claus doesn’t exist, but we talked about the need to distinguish what is real from what is not. A real fact has come out, namely that Christmas no longer
belongs to Christians. ...the Christmas atmosphere of lights and shopping has taken the place of Christmas.” Bahamian Christians weighed in on the issue with mixed responses. Ronald Burrows, who is a faithful Catholic, said the backlash against Bishop Staglianò was non-sensical as he was only speaking the truth.
“Sometimes the truth is a hard pill to swallow,” he told Tribune Religion. “What kind of world are we living in? How could you possibly be wrong for answering the question in a truthful manner. Santa Claus is not real and I would like to think that parents would have made this known to their children. This backlash he has received is misdirected and crazy at the same time. But all of this only goes to show the state of the world that we are living. How do people get angry over the truth, I can never understand.” Nancy Davis said she understands why the bishop chose honesty. “I wonder what they would have said if he had said ‘Yes, Santa is real’, then that would make him a lying bishop. Imagine then what they would have said about him. I think the backlash would have been greater if he did not answer truthfully. I don’t know why people were angry,” she said. Karen Holder believes there was a way the truth could have bee communicated without actually dampening the spirits of the youngsters. “No, the origin of Santa is not real, but Santa is a real figure of Christmas and the story around him makes Christmas a little more
exciting, warm and special,” she said. Suzette Marshall on the other hand believes that the figure of Santa must be put in proper perspective in relation to the Christian view of the holiday. “I think Santa Claus is given too much play during the holidays. He is not the reason for the season, Jesus Christ is and we need to never ever forget that. Teach the kids how Jesus was born and how his birth changed humanity forever. That’s what we need to be focused on, not on a bishop getting backlash for telling the truth about someone who has been made an idol of during this time. Christmas is about Christ and often times that gets lost in translation during the holidays,” she said. Ruth Rolle agreed. “The bishop is right that the modern Santa Claus is largely an invention by Coca-Cola; a figure for consumerism. St Nicholas Day, when kids get small gifts, is actually on December 6. Santa has taken over and kind of conquered Christmas. It’s not up to a Catholic bishop to uphold this fallacy. I actually like the idea of some European countries where the Christ child brings the presents on Christmas Eve or Day,” she said.
’Tis the season for music Bahamians share their favourite Christmas songs By ALESHA CADET Tribune Features Reporter acadet@tribunemedia.net CHRISTMAS calls for colourful and festive décor, lit up pine trees, and the piles of gifts beneath them; it’s all part of the celebration of Jesus’ birth. And through all of the festivities, there is the caroling and gospel music that promote the season’s joy and cheer - emphasising the true meaning of Christmas. From CeCe Winan’s “Away In A Manger” to Mariah Carey’s rendition of every Christmas related song there is, most people’s
playlist during this time of the year spreads messages from the heart. “I love that some of the Christian songs are old but year after year they are recreated by modern artists like Mariah Carey and many others,” said Tribune reader Patrica Bootle. “The Braxton Family sisters also have a really good Christmas album that I love. Songs like ‘O, Holy Night’ and ‘Mary Did You Know’ are on that album. It is nothing like having family over and have music like this play in the background while everyone is mingling. It is so nice.”
Newer artists like the gospel collective known as Maverick City Music are also doing their part to spread holiday cheer. “The ‘Joy to the World’ rendition by Maverick City has to be one of the best Christmas songs I have ever heard. We have all heard this song before at least once in our lives, but in the midst of hard times, for me, this song sung by this group that I love makes me realise that my joy should not be based on what I feel or experience in this life. It should solely be based on Jesus’ love for me, His child,” said Brenda Davis.
“Maverick City is a gem of a group, they also remade ‘The First Noel’, which is another classic Christmas hit. They do all of their songs with music video visuals, and I can’t explain it, you have got to watch it for yourself. The worship alone would have you jumping, praising and crying at the same time. I would love to experience this live in concert.” Yolanda Adam’s “Born On This Day” is also a top 10 Christmas favourite with many. Lashaundra Deal quoted her favourite lyrics: “Christ the Lord, He’s God the Father, God the Son and Holy Spirit. Christmas
MAVERICK CITY MUSIC is the day when the angels appeared to say; they said be not afraid, for born on this day, born to save is Christ the Lord.” Ms Deal said it is not only one of her favourite Christmas gospel songs, it is also one of her favourite songs overall. “Back in the day I sang it along with a choir as a
little girl and I will always remember it. I’ve been in love with it since then. The lyrics help you paint such a beautiful picture of Christ the Lord, the Father and the Son. Just what it says; He was born to save the world. Every year I revisit this song regardless of season; it instantly brings a smile to my face,” she said.
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Do you need a saviour? G
od sent his son whose name was Jesus to live, die and rise again for us. God knew we needed a Saviour to save us from ourselves and the unforgiveness we feel toward each other. If God thinks we need saving then we need to accept what this means. What does this saviour do? 1. He identifies with us by becoming one with us so that we can know that he feels with and for us by experience. He comes as a baby to start out just like us. We can trust that he hears
us when we talk to him and that he understands our struggle and our heart’s desires. What else would we have wanted from a saviour? When we look around, we see a world made up of too many who are broken and bleeding, sick and dying, destitute and despairing, violent and violated. Each one needs a saviour to bring salvation but to also heal broken bodies, minds and spirits, and to offer forgiveness. Our Lord will be broken and bleeding on the cross. He will be heartbroken, heartsick and
suffering spiritual and emotional heart-ache because of our human condition. He will be able to identify with the anguish of human suffering in an agonising way. 2. He spends time teaching, healing, preaching, sharing, touching, giving, weeping, laughing blessing and every other good thing that we do. He becomes like us so that we can become like Him. Jesus Christ is the only bridge that could lead us back to a reconciled relationship with God. There was and is no other way to find our way home. Jesus is
the Way. In our darkness, Jesus is the Light. In a time of lies and fake news, He is the only Truth. In a state of sinking sand, Jesus is the only Solid Rock. If you believe that Jesus is the son of God and you accept that you need a saviour, then confess your sins to Him and open your heart to receive the Holy Spirit’s cleansing power. Let Him wash you clean from every stain of sin in the sacrament of baptism in the Church. If you say that you are a Christian, then ask your saviour to really become your Lord, if you are not living a transformed life.
REV ANGELA C BOSFIELD PALACIOUS MEDITATION Move to the next level of commitment. Let us dedicate our life to worship and serve our soonto-be celebrated newborn
king whose death and resurrection will be recalled by March or April each calendar year. Then, let us not forget that Jesus will come again for a second time as the righteous judge. May we prepare ourselves to meet Him on his glorious return and on Judgement Day. • Rev Angela Palacious, a motivational speaker and author of several devotional books, is an Anglican priest. She may be contacted at 393-9000 or by e-mail at angelapalacious@gmail.com.
THE TRUE MEANING OF CHRISTMAS: GIVING GOD HIS GLORY T
oday we present this Christmas devotional to help you enjoy some of the marvelous works of God during the incarnation of His son, the Lord Jesus Christ: The shining brilliance of the angel Gabriel had by then disappeared. The oncein-a- lifetime experience for the very young Virgin Mary must then be tested – to see if, after all, she was in some kind of a trance, or a dream or in a real world! Mary wasted no time acting on the hint of the angel Gabriel, who had told her that her cousin Elizabeth – the barren wife – was now six months pregnant. She packed her little bundle of necessities and hurried off on her five-day journey to the hill country to see her cousin Elizabeth. It is interesting that in none of the gospels there is a single mention of any family member in Mary’s life – no mother, no brother, no sister, no father, not even a girlfriend. It could very well be that one of the compelling reasons that she rushes so swiftly to Elizabeth –even though so very far away in the hill country – was that she had no mother and needed family support for such a motherhood challenge in her life. In any case, she was now in Elizabeth’s little humble house. These are now two women in whose lives sudden and miraculous changes have been brought on by God’s own sovereign working in their lives.
And it was here in this highly spiritual environment – sensing the reality of God; the high expectation of God; and where the proof of God’s Hand at work was so marked – that it was easy to be aware of God. And it is still easy to be sensitive to God’s Spirit, and feel His touch, and respond to His moving, when in fellowship with other persons, who are also in touch with God. What a blessing to know this experience! Here are two sisters in the Lord – one old and spiritfilled and the other young and spirit-filled. Yet there is no generation gap here! A sister’s praise meeting is taking place in a private home! An older sister - old enough to be her mother – is good spiritual companionship for the younger one. What a need there is in this very moment, here is our Bahamas, for older sisters, who walk with God, to have reviving fellowship with the younger ones also seeking that walk. The soul cries out And so moved by the presence of God’s Spirit, Mary cried out from the depth of her heart – words that reflect a powerful soul experience! In some sense, it is the most powerful expression of personal worship in the whole New Testament. Here are those words: “My soul praises the Lord And my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour. For He has been mindful Of the humble state of His servant.
PASTOR REX MAJOR Senior Pastor Emeritus of Grace Community Church
NATIVITY SCENE From now on all generations will call me blessed. For the Mighty One has done great things for me – Holy is His Name. His mercy extends to those who fear Him, From generation to generation. He has performed mighty deeds with His arm, He has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts. He has brought down rulers from their thrones. But has lifted up the humble, He has filled the hungry with good things. But has sent the rich away empty. He has helped His servant Israel, Remembering to be merciful. To Abraham and His descendants forever, just as he promised our ancestors.”
(Luke 1:46-55 NIV) This beautiful hymn of praise to God was no learned script, no rehearsed piece for the “testimony service” at the Church. This was no “Give me a witness gimmickry” to add some fresh theatre to the church shows. No! Not this! This was brand new. This was right out of the heart, from a clear, fresh vision of God Himself. It was about God.
A fresh vision of God She had a vision of God. She saw Him. And her excitement knew no boundary. She could no longer sit quietly. She must give Him verbal adulation! Because the vision she saw had captured her insides. Something was going on inside of her. Maybe it’s like the chorus we used to sing years ago: “It’s bubbling!” But this young girl was caught up in the sweetness of the moment. And from that real stirring of
her insides – her deepest emotions – she exclaimed: “My Soul does magnify the Lord!” And if those were the only words uttered by this little Nazareth girl, heaven would have been thrilled! And how the heart of God must have rejoiced – as His Name is on the lips of another earthling. He’s getting praise, adoration, exaltation from another earthly creature. And He is pleased. There was no church congregation, no cathedral, no mass choir, and no dynamic preaching. Have you found, like Mary, your song of praise to God because Jesus came?