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Telephone 322-1431/ 323-3810 | Cell 477-0677 | Email: rockofagesfuneral@outlook.com

Funeral Service For Tony Hanna(Nancy), Dorothy Smith and Family, The Lopez Family, Leonard Leadon Mable Hanna, 80 and Family, Farrington Family, Remelda Moxey and Family, Lorraine Knowles and Family, Lesley & Sabrina Ingraham and Family, Spence Family, Kenneth & Florence of Beatrice Avenue, Sea Breeze will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church Boyd Road Friday, 29th December, 2023 at 11:00am.

Officiating will be Monsignor Alfred Culmer assisted by other Ministers of The Gospel.

Interment Western Cemetry.

Left to cherish her fond memories are her husband: Randolph Hanna; daughters: Shanador McKenzie (Livingston), Ann Collie (Permeanus), Sophia, Mizpah Cooper (Marlon), Peaches McDonald, Lisa Forbes (Lionel) and Indiania Hanna; adopted children: Theresa McQuay, Martika Whylly, Barry McCartney (Tenisha), Gail Andrews (Neil) and Kim Ritchie(Kendal); grandchildren: Devine, Glenda, Laveeka, Traci, Latoya, Phylicia (Jim), Gary Jr., Samone, ZaKia, Shameka, Deantre (Shekera), Brittney (Kris), Heaven’Le, Amy, Isaiah, Gaynell, Levanda, Neco, Zernaidia, Jay (Sharlene) and Brandon; great grandchildren: Martinique, Staneisha, Legacy, Stantwon, Devinique, Paul, Caescare, Aunesti, Trinity, Lyrique, Celina, Catalina, Kyree, G’Hannah, Samara, Layla, Sienna, Harmony, Sarayah, Truth, Triumph, Briar, Brielle, Kalila, Athena, Nova and Gabriel; great great grandchildren: Jalaya, Jazaya; sister: Loretta Tatum (John); brothers: Charles Russell (Toni), Andrew Russell (Sandra) and Vanburen Gaitor (Molly); brothers & sisters-in-law: Amos Hanna (Angela), Gerald Deveaux (Rowena - deceased), James Warren (Mizpah – deceased), Joyce Russell (Llewellyn – deceased), Evangelist Mary Rolle, Reverend Dr. Betty Hanna, Reverend Thomas Hinsey (Cinderella - deceased), Wenzell Hanna (Elizabeth), Elizabeth Evans (Donald), Valerie Hanna (Moses – deceased), Pleasant Hanna, Norma McKinney (Walter - deceased), Sylvia Smith and Gwen Hanna; aunt: Marguerite Lewis, Gloria Neymour (Clifford - deceased), Angnes Leadon (Reverend Cecil – deceased); nieces & nephews: Faydra (Shawn), Felicity, Ella (Albert), David (Netta), Marsha (Al), Sharon, Darrell, Reverend Patrick Hanna (Avery), Patrick Anderson (Angel), Brian, LaTonya, Charles, Antoinette, Jubari, LaShawnda, Renae, Brittany, Royce, Barbara, Anthony, LaTanya, Michelle, Quaneshia, JaQuita, Jasmine, Jonathan, Steven, Andrew, Angela, Sylvia, Shuwanna, Sylvester, Ladonya, Lance, Joseph, Lisa, Charlene, Andrew Jr., Demitrius, KaTrina, Cloretta, Thomas, Glenda, Will, Travis, Quinton, Terain, Mizpah, Christopher, Jeremiah, Crystal, Dena, Derek, Turquoise, Zarenthia, Jeneet, Tillia, Gerald, Marquisicia, Marquis, Baron Jr. (Idamae), Cindy, Donna, Waltavia, Walthera, Waltino, Hosea, Chad, Samantha, Shameka, Tishayla, Rita, Donell, Gary, Brad, Austin, Annatasha, Ricardo, Patrice, Rudolph, Teddy(Belinda), Sylvia, Cynthia(Marco), Ricardo Mackey, Tennille, Diana(Richard), Shavanno, Prescano, Dario, Thomas, Jerome(Denise), Lesley, Dr. Apostle Monique Hanna, Dexter(Nyoka), Reverend Angelo Rolle(Constance), Jermaine, Gerard(Sheila), Angeline and Lourie; and a host of other relatives & friends: Sybil, Nessie, Bishop

Beckford and Family, McKinney Family, Steve & Rita Ramsey and Family, McQuay Family, Reid Family, Anita Cooper and Family, Jennifer & Wellington Symonette and Family, Elizabeth Inniss and Family, Irgentina & Benedict Sargent and Family, Samuel Lynes and family, Debbie Williams and Family, Miller Family Family and Friends may pay their last respects at “The Acklins Suite” at The Rock of Ages Funeral Chapel on (TODAY) Thursday, December 28th, 2023 form 12:00 noon to 4:00pm and at the church from 10:00 am until service time.

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Eloise Mackey, 91 of Adderly Street, Fox Hill and formerly of Exuma died at her residence on Wednesday, 20th December, 2023.

She survived by her sons: Gregory and Ruben Mackey; daughter-in-law: Bloneva Mackey and other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

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Maria Prince, 93 of Fort Lauderdale, Florida and formerly of Port De Paix died at the Princess Margret Hospital on Monday, 18th December, 2023.

She is survived by her daughters: Carolyn George, Ciliane Guillaume and Jimadelle CuisJoseph; sons: Jean Rene Dieudone, Evar Joseph and Eve Joseph and other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

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Death Notices For Roscoe Kingsley Rahming, 65 Diana Leona Evans, 35 of Verbena Street died at his residence on Wednesday, December 20, 2023.

of Alexandria Blvd, Nassau Village died at the Princess Magaret Hospital on Thursday, December 21, 2023

He is survived by his mother: Anita Rahming; sister: Barbara Rahming; brother: Craig Turnquest; nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.

She is survived by her children: Andrewnique Bain, Fredina Bastian, Iyana Evans and Demario Bain; parents: Donna and George Evans; special friend: Ramon Gilbert; sisters: Sahera Williams, Annarie Neely, Erika Evans and Yoland Contreras-Montessino; brothers: Gerald Evans, Jervon and Gerrard Goodman, Gerron and Gerwade Evans; aunts: Esther Bridgewater, Dolinda Walker, Jane Murray, Ikena Desgranges, Cecilia Davis, Margaret Johnson, Shelia Marshall, Dian Clayton-Eyvergen, Angela Humble, Rosalie and Irene Bain, Nicole Clayton, Brenda Bannister, Charlene Dorsette and Deborah Mortimer; uncles: Richard, Delroy, Uwell and Mickey Clayton, Robert, Alton and Delroy Watt; numerous nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.

Funeral Service will be announced at a later date.

Yvette Agnes Albury-Charlton, 58 of Fox Hill Road died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Thursday, December 21, 2023.

Funeral Service will be announced at a later date She is survived by her children: Troikell Johnson, Troy Johnson and Anthon Bowleg; grandchild: Jedidiah Sylvain; sisters: Laverne Albury of Japan, Marie Albury, Paulette Albury of Texas, Mitzie Gilcud of Canada; brother: Jason Minnis; numerous nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.

Funeral Service will be announced at a later date

Steven Davis, 54 of Armbrister Street, Fox Hill died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Tuesday, December 26, 2023.

He is survived by his daughter: Stephanie Davis; adopted daughter: Monalisa Pinder; sisters: Bernadette Collie, Peggy Davis and Gail Buther; brother: Jason Davis; numerous aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.

Funeral Service will be announced at a later date

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Funeral Services For Claire Darnell Rutherford, 63 will be held at St. Matthew’s Anglican Church, Church & Shirley Streets on Saturday, December 30, 2023 at 10:00a.m. Officiating will be The Reverend Canon Basil Tynes and Archdeacon James Palacious assisted

by Father Scott Jupp. Interment will follow in St. Matthew’s Cemetery, Church & Shirley Streets.

Cherished memories will forever linger in the hearts of her son: Thorne Rutherford; daughter: Tylar Rutherford; siblings: Stephanie Major, Jacqueline Rutherford, Harry Rutherford, Sandra Lockhart, Gail Rutherford, Pandora Darling, Marsha Wilkerson and Jay Rutherford; nieces and nephews: Pamela Rutherford, Bridgette, Charmaine and Jeremy (Keiliah) Charlow, Eletha Whylly, Yvette (Arnold) Paul, Dwayne (Maureen) Major, Patrice Major, Typhanie Kemp, Tamarrah Major, Ginger (Marvin) Jordan, Sophie (Keith) Knowles, Jason Rutherford, Yolanda (Everette) Fraser, Lockinvar (Fieka) Lockhart, Mtume Michelle (Kenneth) Lockhart West, Latonia (Dale) Johnson, Ashlee Rutherford, Carla, Dion and Darron Rutherford, Latoya (Sidney) Rutherford Brown, Gia Rutherford, Senobia Sabala, Carlenseano and Shavel Darling, Tia Rutherford and Olivia Wilkerson; numerous grandnieces, grandnephews, great grandnieces and great grandnephews; sisters-in-law: Sharon and Antonette Rutherford; cousins: Ronnie, Byron and Julian Smith, the Jervis family, Elenore Elliot and family, Roslyn Johnson and family, Anita Cooper and family, Barry, Kimberley and Darryl Johnson and family, Albertha, Claudia, Valencia, D’Angelo, Ryan, Gari, Lesley, Nicole, Brenda, Tamara, Asia, Derek, Bradley, Terry, Jared and Michelle, Philip (Bridget), David (Ruby), Julie Roberts and family, Sonny Haven and family; other relatives and friends: Idella Bennett and family, Don Kemp and family, Joshua Chipman and family, Denise Munroe, Drexel Munroe, Nette Nairn Cox, the Thompson family, Gina and Leslie Pinder, Sylvia Dawkins and family, Lenny Munnings, Steven, Collin, Kayla, Charles “Daddy Rolle” and family, Anthony Williams, Angela Archer and family, Denise White and family, the Mycklewhyte family, Dr. Apostle Lydia Ferguson and Members of Prayer Team Faith Ministries, Dr. Apostle Norma Lightbourne and Members of Reigns Ministry Int’l, Reverend Canon Basil Tynes, the Venerable James and Reverend Angela Palacious, Reverend Canon Crosley Walkine, and St. Matthew’s Anglican Church family, St. Matthew’s Church Senior Choir, Mrs. Vivian Francis and family, Ena Stubbs and family, Valerie Smith and family, Alice Innis and family, Monique Forbes and family, the Worrell family, the Norfolk Street family,

Pastor Vaughan and Dr. Wendy Cash and the Evangelistic Temple Church family, the Majestic Tours family, the Okra Hill family, A. F. Adderley Class of 1977, and a host of other Relatives and Friends too numerous to mention.

Friends may pay their last respects at Demeritte’s Funeral Home, Market Street from 10-6:00 p.m. on Friday & on Saturday at the church from 9:00 a.m. until service time.

Lories Christina Hall-Cox, 77 a resident of South Beach Drive will be held at St. Agnes Anglican Church, Baillou Hill Road, Grants Town on Friday, 29th December, 2023 at 11:00am. Officiating will be Venerable Archdeacon Keith N. Cartwright and Rector, St Agnes Church, N.P., assisted

by Reverend Deacon Howard Bethel.

Cremation follows.

Left to cherish her memories are her grandchildren: Mrs. Denise Barnes (Alvin) of Miami, Mrs. Michelle Wilson (Ryan) and Raquel Kelly; one grandson: Wilmon Saunders; great grandchildren: Deshawn Saunders, Jamaal and Alvin Barnes Jr. and Kendrick Sargent; brothers: Alexander Charles Hall and Ernest Hall; one sister: Ina Turner of Virginia, USA; nephews: Bishop Vernal Clarke (Beverly), Attorney Clinton Clarke (Terese), Barry and Lawrence Bascomb, Rev. Sherlyn Hall (Antoinette), Kirklyn James (Melanie), Marvin and Shervin James, James Murray (Jr.), Elroy, Vincent and Philip Mackey and Keith Ewing; nieces: Elder Ena Pintard, Sherry Armaly, Dorothea Miller, Marsha James, Caren Fox, Mavis Cooper, Doris Rolle, Pearline and Carolyn Mackey; Curlene Clarke, Lorene Bascomb; Yvette, Onemia, Beverly, Yvonne, Hartlyn, Nene and Donna Ewing; Marilyn and Doreen Murray, Charlene Davis, Diann Flowers, Irene McLannon, Emily Montpetitt; and a host of other relatives and friends including: Martha Hall and family, the Saint Agnes Anglican Church Family, the Zion Baptist Church Family, the extended Hall and Ewing family in Canada, USA, Grand Bahama and Turks and Caicos Islands.

May her soul rest in eternal peace. Amen.

Friends may pay their last respects at Demeritte’s Funeral Home, Market Street from 12-5:00 p.m. on (TODAY) Thursday and on Friday at the church from 10:00 a.m. until service time.

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Funeral Services For Mr. Frederick G. Hamilton, 75 a resident of Tierra Lane, Sandilands Village & formerly of Cockburn Town, San Salvador, will be held at Our Lady of The Holy Souls Catholic Church, Deveaux Street on Friday, December 29, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. Officiating will be Fr. Jonathan Duka. Interment follows in Catholic Cemetery, Tyler Street.

Left to cherish his fondest memories are his loving and devoted wife: Patricia Yvonne Hamilton; children - sons: Rico (Erica), Attorney Valentino, Frederick (of Miami, Florida) & Rashawn J. Hamilton; daughters: Nikia (Quincy) Hudson, Rashimah (Samuel) Thibaud & Keniece Hamilton; adopted sons: Alphonso (Tanya) Major Jr. (nephew), M/M Tenarj McKinney and M/M Tahaje Dean; siblings: Eureka Knowles of San Salvador & Charles (Laverne) Hamilton of Jacksonville Florida; grandchildren: Kamal, Kareem & Kaelin Hudson, Rico Jr., Isaac, Abigail, Cai & Cash Hamilton, Shilah & Taraji Thompson & Demetri Dawkins; numerous nieces including: Angella (Joseph) Farrington, Dahlene (James) Culmer of Bootle Bay West Grand Bahama, Judy Hamilton, Rev. Barbara Bain, Theresa Roberts, Cheryl Mackey, Cecile Knowles-Argenti, Nancy, Carmen, Stacy and Kathy Hamilton of Cocoa Florida, Charmaine, Dale, Valencia & Astrid Knowles, Gladys Deveaux, Paula Hamilton, Arnette Farrington, Valderez Miller, Debbie Paul, Karen, Iris Bradley, Tonya Torbert, Dianne & Joan Sands, Carol, Cypriana Thurston, Gaynell (Diego) Godet, Coya (Kyle) Johnson, Bralinca, Britney, Gabrille, Lyneisha, Bria, Denika, Khylie Rolle & Jade Marshall; nephews: Anthony (Gina) Jones of Freeport Grand Bahama, Edgar (Beverley) Arnette, Randy (Nicola) Arnette, Patrick (Evette) Rahming, Jermaine Rahming, Delano, David, George, Alfred & Charles Jr, Andre, Delano, David and Andy Hamilton Bertram Moxey, Godfrey, Philip and Jerry Sands, Michael, Kenderick, Darrold, Van, Deargo and Trevor Knowles, Dino Bethel, Edward Marshall Jr., Shaquille, Demiko Jr., Brandon Rolle & Adrian Knowles – Assistant Commissioner of Police; mother-in-law: Francina Barr Rolle; father-in-law: Holland G. Rolle Sr.; brothers-in-law: Retired Lincoln, Eugene, Demeko (Chara) Rolle; sistersin-law: Violet Brown and Yvette Rolle; numerous grand/great grand-nieces and nephews including: Shakeira (Terran) Keiana & Keia Dean, J’Angello Farrington, Jamika Culmer, Anastacia (Robert) Lewis Sr., Quincy (Apostle Jan) Jones, Keenya (Ronrick) Bowe, Attorney Bianca (Michael) Rahming Brown, Antoni Rahming, Randeria, Raneice, Rannae & Randy Arnette Jr, Ranaaj Thurston, Jon Edward Seymour, Komo Ferguson, Akili Hamilton, Shaquille Knowles, Robert Jr. & Robyn Lewis, Gabrielle Jones, Jahkobi & Jahbarri Bowe, Laval Sands, Chevan Arnette, Kenderick, Antoine & Sargent 3592 Ricardo Dames; numerous cousins: Brenda Hart, Arelyn Calhoun, Doreen Fernander, Millicent Williams, Eileen Whymms, Ivy Knowles, Catherine McPhee, Beverly Smith, Doreen, Clifford, Roy, Stanley, Iris, Ronald, Clifford, Weldon, Floyd, Lasasha and Spencer Fernander, Sargent 1855 Weldon Oliver, Bishop Delton Fernander, Ph.D- President of The Bahamas Christian Council & family & Clayton Fernander – Commissioner of Police & family; numerous relatives and friends including: Msgr. John Johnson of Gregory Town, Eleuthera, Fr. Duka & the congregation of Our Lady of the Holy Souls Catholic Church, Rev. Dr. Glendon Rolle, Pastor and the congregation of Zion Yamacraw Baptist Church, Henrietta &

Duane Miller, Roland Goffe, Kendal & Dianne Barr, Ethlyn Nixon & Family, Gregory & Barbara Barr, Petral, Lock, Don, Kenneth, Tasha Barr, Abel Rolle Jr. & Family, Jeline & Sonny Laing, Lord Gary & Dianne Rolle & Family, Mazie Simmons & Family, Maxine Swann & Family, Betty Young, Marcia Evans & Family, Jeff & Daisy Gibson, Ernestine Ferguson, Gwendolyn Brice, Cyril Taylor & Dukie Stubbs, The William-Henry-Smith Family, Godfrey Burnside & Family, Lynette Bain, Bethsheba Clarke & Family, Henry Dean & Family, Rosie Foulkes & Family, Stephanie Harding, Gayle Davis & Family, Judith Smith (Caregiver), Addington Godet, Enamae Pickstock, Jay Sargent & Family, Rev. Nelson McFall & Family, Arlington Miller & Family, Pastor John & Lady Chrystal Darville, Pastor Leonardo & Lady Keilya Jones, Maple Strachan, Catherina Jones & Family, Dr. Francis Williams, Dr. Eugene Gray, Dr. Jamico Thompson, Dr. Gertrude Holder, Dr. Tonette Hanna, Dr. Wesley Francis, Dr. Don Major, Dr. Krista Nottage & the Surgical Oncology Team, Dr. Corrine SinQuee & SCMR Staff UWI, Nassau Campus, PMH Male Medical 1 Staff, especially Nurse Armbrister, Gaitor & Blatch, PMH Medical Library Staff, Sister Patsy Newbold & PMH Oncology Nursing Staff, PMH Trauma & Chest Trauma Room Staff, Dr. Duane Sands - Former Member of Parliament for Elizabeth & Chairman of The Free National Movement, The Bahamas Public Service Union, Columbus Lodge No. 16 & Rebecca Chapter No. 4 of The Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of The Commonwealth of The Bahamas & Turks & Caicos Jurisdiction Inc., Terra Lane Family, Sandilands Village Neighbours, Mt. Thompson Community, Hon. Glenys Hanna Martin - Minister of Education and Technical & Vocational Training & Member of Parliament for Englerston & Hon. Jobeth ColebyDavis - Minister of Energy & Transport & Member of Parliament for Elizabeth.

Friends may pay their last respects at Demeritte’s Funeral Home, Market Street from 12-5:00 p.m. on (TODAY) Thursday and on Friday at the church from 9:00 a.m. until service time.

Mr. Walter Polidor, 83 a resident of Brougham Street and formerly of St. Louis of St. Louis du Nord, Haiti will be held at Our Lady of The Holy Souls Catholic Church, Deveaux Street on Saturday, December 30, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Fr. Jonathan Duka. Interment follows in Old Trail Cemetery, Old Trail Road.

Left to cherish his memories are his 6 daughters: Judymae Gardiner, Janet Russell, Dora, Laura & Salana Polidor & Sheika Smith; 4 sons: Anthony Moss, Kennedy Polidor, Kevin Salabie & Deneke Smith; granddaughters: Tenaj Russel, Kenya Polidor; grandsons: Re’mair Antenor, Daevante Polidor, Quinton Walker; great grandson: Jemell Sands; nieces: Vida Polidor, Marie, Therese, Jean Pierre, Piercina Sylvain, Gertha Jean Pierre, Marina Jean Pierre; nephew: site Mme Alzenord Jean Pierre, Rene Jean Pierre, Luc Jean Pierre, Innocent Jean Pierre; cousins: Charleston Polidor, Kevin Pierre, Shawn Chanselor, Nikita Chanselor, Chelsea Deveaux, Dominic Neely; special friend: Jennifer Foster Friends may pay their last respects at Demeritte’s Funeral Home, Market Street from 10-4:00 p.m. on Friday and on Saturday at the church from 10:00 a.m. until service time.

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Funeral Services For Mr. Frederick G. Hamilton, 75 a resident of Tierra Lane, Sandilands Village & formerly of Cockburn Town, San Salvador, will be held at Our Lady of The Holy Souls Catholic Church, Deveaux Street on Friday, December 29, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. Officiating will be Fr. Jonathan Duka. Interment follows in Catholic Cemetery, Tyler Street.

Left to cherish his fondest memories are his loving and devoted wife: Patricia Yvonne Hamilton; children - sons: Rico (Erica), Attorney Valentino, Frederick (of Miami, Florida) & Rashawn J. Hamilton; daughters: Nikia (Quincy) Hudson, Rashimah (Samuel) Thibaud & Keniece Hamilton; adopted sons: Alphonso (Tanya) Major Jr. (nephew), M/M Tenarj McKinney and M/M Tahaje Dean; siblings: Eureka Knowles of San Salvador & Charles (Laverne) Hamilton of Jacksonville Florida; grandchildren: Kamal, Kareem & Kaelin Hudson, Rico Jr., Isaac, Abigail, Cai & Cash Hamilton, Shilah & Taraji Thompson & Demetri Dawkins; numerous nieces including: Angella (Joseph) Farrington, Dahlene (James) Culmer of Bootle Bay West Grand Bahama, Judy Hamilton, Rev. Barbara Bain, Theresa Roberts, Cheryl Mackey, Cecile Knowles-Argenti, Nancy, Carmen, Stacy and Kathy Hamilton of Cocoa Florida, Charmaine, Dale, Valencia & Astrid Knowles, Gladys Deveaux, Paula Hamilton, Arnette Farrington, Valderez Miller, Debbie Paul, Karen, Iris Bradley, Tonya Torbert, Dianne & Joan Sands, Carol, Cypriana Thurston, Gaynell (Diego) Godet, Coya (Kyle) Johnson, Bralinca, Britney, Gabrille, Lyneisha, Bria, Denika, Khylie Rolle & Jade Marshall; nephews: Anthony (Gina) Jones of Freeport Grand Bahama, Edgar (Beverley) Arnette, Randy (Nicola) Arnette, Patrick (Evette) Rahming, Jermaine Rahming, Delano, David, George, Alfred & Charles Jr, Andre, Delano, David and Andy Hamilton Bertram Moxey, Godfrey, Philip and Jerry Sands, Michael, Kenderick, Darrold, Van, Deargo and Trevor Knowles, Dino Bethel, Edward Marshall Jr., Shaquille, Demiko Jr., Brandon Rolle & Adrian Knowles – Assistant Commissioner of Police; mother-in-law: Francina Barr Rolle; father-in-law: Holland G. Rolle Sr.; brothers-in-law: Retired Lincoln, Eugene, Demeko (Chara) Rolle; sistersin-law: Violet Brown and Yvette Rolle; numerous grand/great grand-nieces and nephews including: Shakeira (Terran) Keiana & Keia Dean, J’Angello Farrington, Jamika Culmer, Anastacia (Robert) Lewis Sr., Quincy (Apostle Jan) Jones, Keenya (Ronrick) Bowe, Attorney Bianca (Michael) Rahming Brown, Antoni Rahming, Randeria, Raneice, Rannae & Randy Arnette Jr, Ranaaj Thurston, Jon Edward Seymour, Komo Ferguson, Akili Hamilton, Shaquille Knowles, Robert Jr. & Robyn Lewis, Gabrielle Jones, Jahkobi & Jahbarri Bowe, Laval Sands, Chevan Arnette, Kenderick, Antoine & Sargent 3592 Ricardo Dames; numerous cousins: Brenda Hart, Arelyn Calhoun, Doreen Fernander, Millicent Williams, Eileen Whymms, Ivy Knowles, Catherine McPhee, Beverly Smith, Doreen, Clifford, Roy, Stanley, Iris, Ronald, Clifford, Weldon, Floyd, Lasasha and Spencer Fernander, Sargent 1855 Weldon Oliver, Bishop Delton Fernander, Ph.D- President of The Bahamas Christian Council & family & Clayton Fernander – Commissioner of Police & family; numerous relatives and friends including: Msgr. John Johnson of Gregory Town, Eleuthera, Fr. Duka & the congregation of Our Lady of the Holy Souls Catholic Church, Rev. Dr. Glendon Rolle, Pastor and the congregation of Zion Yamacraw Baptist Church, Henrietta &

Duane Miller, Roland Goffe, Kendal & Dianne Barr, Ethlyn Nixon & Family, Gregory & Barbara Barr, Petral, Lock, Don, Kenneth, Tasha Barr, Abel Rolle Jr. & Family, Jeline & Sonny Laing, Lord Gary & Dianne Rolle & Family, Mazie Simmons & Family, Maxine Swann & Family, Betty Young, Marcia Evans & Family, Jeff & Daisy Gibson, Ernestine Ferguson, Gwendolyn Brice, Cyril Taylor & Dukie Stubbs, The William-Henry-Smith Family, Godfrey Burnside & Family, Lynette Bain, Bethsheba Clarke & Family, Henry Dean & Family, Rosie Foulkes & Family, Stephanie Harding, Gayle Davis & Family, Judith Smith (Caregiver), Addington Godet, Enamae Pickstock, Jay Sargent & Family, Rev. Nelson McFall & Family, Arlington Miller & Family, Pastor John & Lady Chrystal Darville, Pastor Leonardo & Lady Keilya Jones, Maple Strachan, Catherina Jones & Family, Dr. Francis Williams, Dr. Eugene Gray, Dr. Jamico Thompson, Dr. Gertrude Holder, Dr. Tonette Hanna, Dr. Wesley Francis, Dr. Don Major, Dr. Krista Nottage & the Surgical Oncology Team, Dr. Corrine SinQuee & SCMR Staff UWI, Nassau Campus, PMH Male Medical 1 Staff, especially Nurse Armbrister, Gaitor & Blatch, PMH Medical Library Staff, Sister Patsy Newbold & PMH Oncology Nursing Staff, PMH Trauma & Chest Trauma Room Staff, Dr. Duane Sands - Former Member of Parliament for Elizabeth & Chairman of The Free National Movement, The Bahamas Public Service Union, Columbus Lodge No. 16 & Rebecca Chapter No. 4 of The Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of The Commonwealth of The Bahamas & Turks & Caicos Jurisdiction Inc., Terra Lane Family, Sandilands Village Neighbours, Mt. Thompson Community, Hon. Glenys Hanna Martin - Minister of Education and Technical & Vocational Training & Member of Parliament for Englerston & Hon. Jobeth ColebyDavis - Minister of Energy & Transport & Member of Parliament for Elizabeth.

Friends may pay their last respects at Demeritte’s Funeral Home, Market Street from 12-5:00 p.m. on (TODAY) Thursday and on Friday at the church from 9:00 a.m. until service time.

Mr. Walter Polidor, 83 a resident of Brougham Street and formerly of St. Louis of St. Louis du Nord, Haiti will be held at Our Lady of The Holy Souls Catholic Church, Deveaux Street, on Saturday, December 30, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Fr. Jonathan Duka. Interment follows in Old Trail Cemetery, Old Trail Road.

Left to cherish his memories are his 6 daughters: Judymae Gardiner, Janet Russell, Dora, Laura & Salana Polidor & Sheika Smith; 4 sons: Anthony Moss, Kennedy Polidor, Kevin Salabie & Deneke Smith; granddaughters: Tenaj Russel, Kenya Polidor; grandsons: Re’mair Antenor, Daevante Polidor, Quinton Walker; great grandson: Jemell Sands; nieces: Vida Polidor, Marie, Therese, Jean Pierre, Piercina Sylvain, Gertha Jean Pierre, Marina Jean Pierre; nephew: site Mme Alzenord Jean Pierre, Rene Jean Pierre, Luc Jean Pierre, Innocent Jean Pierre; cousins: Charleston Polidor, Kevin Pierre, Shawn Chanselor, Nikita Chanselor, Chelsea Deveaux, Dominic Neely; special friend: Jennifer Foster Friends may pay their last respects at Demeritte’s Funeral Home, Market Street from 10-4:00 p.m. on Friday and on Saturday at the church from 10:00 a.m. until service time.

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Mechalene Surena Oliver, 61

Helen Lord, 94

a resident of Nicholl’s Town, Andros died at her residence on Tuesday, December 26th 2023.

She is survived by her 5 children: Gloria Laing, Nelson Lord, a resident of Zion Blvd and formerly of Stanial Creek, Andros will Solomon Lord, Henry Lord and Alfred Lord and numerous grand be held at All Saints Anglican Church, Joan’s Heights, South and great grandchildren.

Beach on Saturday, December 30, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. Officiating will be Fr. Bradley Miller assisted by Fr. Richard Wood, Fr. Welcoff Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Bain and Fr. John Kabrojer. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Gardens, Soldier Road.

Durant Sheldon E. Boyd, 48

She is survived by her 3 children: Staria, Edison and Inderia; parents: Ancil and Cynthia Oliver; sister: Karen Woodside; brothers: Keith & Kim and Prince Oliver; special friend: Deon Rolle; brother-in-law: Nigel Woodside; sisters-in-law: Cherylee Oliver and Keicha; aunts: Virginia Brennen, Bloneva Saunders, Brenda Hills; uncle: Maxwell Oliver; sons-in-law: Robin Mielke & Raynold Whylly; daughter-in-law: Deandra Tate; grandchildren: Zaria, Derick Jr., Raymond Whlly, Edisha, Edrica, Ruthmell; nieces & nephews: Dominique, Sonovia, Phillippa, Kimmisha, Kadesha, Weldon, Devrick, Kyle, Kim Jr., Thorn, KC, Nigel Jr., Jimmy, Kyla & Tyla, Novisha, Richend and Symaiah; god child: Tamria Edgecombe; other relatives & friends: Tara Edgecombe, Jason Desiree, Francss, Edgar, Patsy, Neka, Stacy, Benry, Ronnie, Prescot, Jerome, Steven, Ernest, Phillip, Clinton, a resident of Thompson Lane died at Princess Margaret Hospital on Anthony, Valentino, Derek, Pauline Edgecombe, Rose, Margo Monday, December 25, 2023.

Blackwell, Craig, Lynden, Westley, Keno, Deanglo, Deanglo Rizzo, Dr. Dwayne Sands, Dr. Margo Monroe, Bradley & Heather. He is survived by his 2 brothers: Levante and Levar Boyd; 3 sisters: Rochelle Fennell, Addina Boyd and Kenia Bethel; numerous Friends may pay their last respects at Demeritte’s Funeral Home, relatives and friends.

Market Street from 10-4:00 p.m. on Friday and on Saturday at the Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date. church from 9:00 a.m. until service.

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Death Notices For Kennetha Christina McCartney, 40

Christine Marie Pinder, 61

Sandra Diann Rolle, 64

of 2B Theodore Lane died at the Princess Margret Hospital on Wednesday, December 20, 2023.

Bullocks Harbor, Berry Island died at the Princess Margret Hospital on Tuesday, December 12, 2023.

of Hamster Road died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Friday, 22nd December, 2023.

She is survived by her husband: Latario McCartney; parents: Kenneth Higgs Sr. and Rosemarie Higgs; sibling: Kenria Kelly, Kenya Higgs-Moss, Kendra Bowe, Kenice Samuels, Xavier Rolle, Kendrick Higgs and Kenneth Higgs Jr.; parents-in-law: Kevin McCartney and Mechela McCartney; brother-in-law: Kevin McCartney Jr., Micheal McCartney, Byron McCartney, Brent McCartney; sister-in-law: Jade McCartney, Zionique McCartney and Mequeel Hendfield and a host of other relatives and friends.

She is survived by her sibling: Judith Pinder, Rodger Pinder, Cheryl Pinder, Henry Pinder Jr., Sharmaine Pinder-Thompson; aunt and uncle: Washington and Lillian Wallace and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangement are being handle by Rosewill Memorial Mortuary, Market Street and Oxford Avenue and will be announced at a later date.

Funeral arrangement are being handle by Rosewill Memorial Mortuary, Market Street and Oxford Avenue and will be announced at a later date.

She is survived by her children: Sharanda Young (Sharad), Luann Darville (Jamal, Ashed Miller, Leonardo Miller (Bridgette); grandchildren: Asheed Miller Jr., Leonardo Jr. and Kylee Miller; father: Alburn Rolle; life partner: Louis Miller; siblings: Kenneth Roberts, Leslie Armbrister, Philip Rolle, Alvin Rolle, Leonard Rolle, Cindy Rolle, Tonia Pronvenzano and other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangement are being handle by Rosewill Memorial Mortuary, Market Street and Oxford Avenue and will be announced at a later date.

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Funeral Services For Rawle Everton Brathwaite, 48

Maxwell Audley Johnson, 59

a resident of Hibiscus Street, New Providence, Bahamas will be held at 10:00am on Friday, December 29th, 2023 at Christ The King Anglican Church, Ridgeland Park West, New Providence. Officiating will be Archdeacon Dwight H. L. Rolle assisted Canon Stephen Davies and Father Cameron Saunders. Interment will follow in Spikenard Cemetery, Spikenard Road, Nassau, Bahamas.

a resident of Margaret Avenue, Carmichael Road, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly of Smith’s Hill, South Andros will be held at 11:00am on (TODAY) Thursday, December 28th, 2023 at Hillview Seventh-day Adventist Church, Tonique Williams-Darling Highway, New Providence, Bahamas. Officiating will be Pastor Valentino Campbell.

Interment will follow in Woodlawn Gardens, Woodlawn Garden Street, Soldier Road, Nassau, Bahamas.

He was predeceased by his father: Joseph Brathwaite; sister: Jonell Brathwaite.

Left to cherish his memories are his lovingly mother: Eleanor Brathwaite; brothers: Elviston & Harvey Brathwaite; sisters: Sharon Brathwaite, Shanderia Kemp & Tanya Taylor; aunts & uncles: Evelyn & Wilfred Brathwaite (Connecuit, USA), Edna (London, England) & Stephanie Clarke; nephews & nieces: Kavan Williams, Jermaine Brathwaite, LaShae Johnson, Ellisha, Sa’Nyah, Kai’yah & Elliyah Brathwaite; his special friend: Shovonia McKinney; and a host of relatives and friends including: Harriette, & Bloneva Cartwright, Evamae Palacious, Melvin Baker, Earl Burrows, Nicola McKenzie, Ernestine Armbrister, Evelyn & Barbara Cox, Cheryl Clarke, Dwayne & Walter Newman, Kishnell, Adrian & Cyril J. Sands, Norman Hepburn, Michael Knowles, Barry Rigby, Jeffrey Henderson, Abdiel Cartwright, Surkano Albury, Rashad Wood, Edgar Knowles, Harley Morrison, Desmond Gibson, Justice Dean, Tavarin Bassett, Richard Clarke, Nathan Meadows and the Dominoes Crew, the staff at the Ministry of Education & the Chippingham Community; and other family and friends too numerous to mention.

Relatives and friends may pay their respects at Cedar Crest Funeral Home and Crematorium Limited, Robinson and Baillou Hill Roads on Thursday, December 28th, 2023 from 12:00noon to 5:00pm and at the church on Friday from 9:00am until service time.

Max was predeceased by his brother: Clement; sister: Elaine; father: Preston L. Johnson.

He is survived by his three children: Maxelle, Matthew and Macheala Johnson; mother: Hazel Forbes-Johnson; siblings: Robert, Dianne, Adrian, Prescott (Yolanda), Lancelot (Crystal) and Pandora Johnson; nieces and nephews: Keirshanda, Robert Junior, Jamaal, Ayden, Tariq, Tremaine and Talisa; grand nieces and nephews: Jamiya & Jamari Johnson and Malik Fyne & Malia Fyne; uncles: Leo & Lionel Johnson, and Patrick Forbes; aunts: Edith Forbes, Cynthia Johnson, Angela Johnson, and Jennifer Moss; special friend: Shunequa Evans; adopted brothers: Floyd and Norman Bastian; adopted children: Avery (Charlton) Anderson, Delroy (Stephanique) Rahming, Joshenique Eden Lamont Moss; adopted grandchildren: Kayden, Daquan, Dara Rahming, Azai, Sage, Seith Anderson, Deangelo McPhee; other relatives and friends including: Paula Rigby, Alice Neymour, Dr. Bernadette Thompson-Braham, Monique Joseph, Patricia Newry, Dwight Armbrister, Pamela Sturrup, BPL family, Smith’s Hill Association family, and the community of South Andros; and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.

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

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Funeral Service For Debra Ann Knowles, 59

Joseph Meko Poitier, Magnolia, Carol Cunningham, Samantha White and family, Sonia Brice and family, Alvair Johnson and family, Addison Hepburn, Natico Rolle and family, Malaya Curry and family, Janice Thompson and family, Papa, Christopher Fernander and family, Peter Miller and family, Joshua Grey and family, JenoJean-Smith, Eric and family, Denard Marshall, Apostle Saunders and family, Ms. Armbrister, Rochelle Marshall and family, Diane and family, Kendal Rolle, Kimmy and family, Step Street Family, Fox Hill Community, St. Paul’s Baptist Church, Department of Environmental Health Services, Cedar Crest Funeral Home; and other family and friends too numerous to mention.

Relatives and friends may pay their respects at Cedar Crest Funeral Home and Crematorium Limited, Robinson and Baillou Hill Roads on Friday, December 29th, 2023 from a resident of Step Street, Fox Hill, New Providence, 12:00noon to 5:00pm and at the church on Saturday from Bahamas will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, December 10:00am until service time.

30th, 2023 at St. Paul’s Baptist Church, Bernard Road, New Providence, Bahamas. Officiating will be Pastor J. Carl Rahming assisted by other Ministers of the Gospel.

Death Notice For Cremation will follow.

She was predeceased by her child: Aquilla Knowles; mother: Christana Knowles; brother: Lefred Knowles.

Arlington David King, 74

a resident of Hillside Estates, Nassau Bahamas and formerly of Hard Hill, Acklins died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Thursday,December 21st, 2023.

Left to cherish her memories are her children: Larry and Rodman Knowles, Lakeisha, Shenekqua, Brea Knowles, Pricilla Brice; grandchildren: Kehlen, Jason, Adrian, Christopher, Juan, Christopher, Deon, Malachi, He is survived by his wife: Ryan Knowles, Avery Joseph, Domonic Brice Jr. and Zemma King; children: Joanna Rodman Knowles Jr., Hana Jean-Smith, Rayven Miller, & Arlington King Jr.; sister: Domonique, Domonie and Domonica Brice, Ranae Lovenia King; 3 grandchildren; Knowles; father: Everette Knowles Sr.; son-in-law: and a host of other relatives Domonic Brice Sr.; brothers: Jeffery, Carlton, Rodwell, and friends too numerous to Everette Jr. Knowles, Johnathan; sisters: Norma, Oralee, mention.

Ginger, Merciann, Norma Bethel and Gaynell Sands; aunts: Clotilda Saunders and Elizabeth Slack; Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of other relatives Funeral arrangements are being finalized and will be and friends including: Richard Cunningham Jr., Able announced at a later date.

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Death Notice For Andre Douglas Wilmott, 65

a resident of Freeport and New Providence died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Saturday, December 23rd, 2023.

He is survived by his wife: Freda Wilmott; children: Kareem Wilmott, Mckishine Wilmott-Williams, Jagier Wilmott, Tiffany Culmer, Latannia Forbes, Deshannon Forbes; brothers: Levi, Judson, Edison, Floyd, and Don; sisters: Theresa Wilmott Burrows, Sandra Wilmott-Reckley, Delene Wilmott and Pamela Williams; sons-in-law: Ahmad Williams, Craig Culmer; daughters-in-law: Samantha Forbes; sisters-in-law: Paulette, Eleanor and Veronica Wilmott, Doraline Andrews, Yvonne Morris, Evelyn Major, Lilymae Sands, Pamela Brown and Latisha Smith; brothersin-law: Brian Reckley, George, Ronald and Larnest Brown; 11 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild and a host of nieces, nephews, and a host other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.

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

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Celebration of A Gems Service For

Manie Fenelu, 82 of Bahama Coral Island, Abaco and formerly of Port-De-Paix Haiti, will be held on Saturday, December 30, 2023 at 11am at Friendship Haitian Baptist Church, Marsh Harbour Abaco. Pastor Jodanex Benjamin, assisted Brother Sony Nord will officiate, burial will be in Central Pines Public Cemetery, Central Pines Abaco.

The Radiance of this “Sapphire of A Gem” will always glow in the hearts of her: Husband: Sainvil Fenelus; Eight Sons: Emmanuel Nelson, Samuel Sr. (Marie), Scottie, Kendrick (Gina), Villard, Benjamin and Gilbert Fenelus (Tamiaka) and Hans Supree; Two Adopted Sons: Sonel Charles and Dorvens Calixte; Five Daughters: Gerda, Marie Bethel (Adney Sr.), Maryetta Decius (John), Sahra and Elizabeth Fenelus; One Adopted Daughter: Selia Sama; Seventeen Grandsons: Jimmy, Samuel Jr., Ryzen, Malcolm, Gino, Deon, Kawhi, David, Dylan and Khalil Fenelus, Lys Jadotte, Elijah Bienaimer, Josiah and Carlos Decius, Cairo Theoc, Adney Bethel Jr. and Carlos Nhomme; Seventeen Granddaughters: Brianna, Felisha, Suri, Kemba, Sheila, Kendricka, Voshawn, Kimiah, Danaejah, Kiara, Kamaree, Lugena and Amarah Fenelus, Ashley Lully, Nicole and Johnette Decius and Skylar Beneby; Three Great Grandsons: Kai Howard, Shiloh and Malachi Fenelus; Twelve Great Granddaughters: Kalia and Layla Howard, Daphne, Shanae, Ashley, Kayla, Shaniqua, Gabrielle, Kevon, Chiari and Keani Maxenat and Amaria Bethel; Three Brothers: Michlet Belfort, Lucilien and Oxon Dubreus; Two Sisters: Melila Debreus and Solange Brave; Nephews Including: Tony, Audley and Jackson Belfort, Serge Brave and Tousaint Timothee, Pinco, Carlis, Sonny, Abbex, Ronald, Shulby, Ernest and Yves Fenelus, James Julmast and Orlando Thompson Dubreus; Nieces Including: Darline Dorelien, Nelta, Ismela, Maryse and Darlene Brave, Ketlie and Roseline Timothee, Cathleen Senatus, Cathlie and Bernadette Fenelus, Millon Neely and Maria Debreus; Grandnephews Including: Ruel Mullings, Jaydon and jayquon Rolle; Grandnieces Including: Kayla Belizaire, Sonica Fenelus, Natali, Marcia and Sanniya; Other Loving Family and Friends Including: Friendship Haitian Baptist Church Family, Gayle McIntosh, Simon Beneby, Ester and Viergela Lewis, Thervil, Vilma, Tyron and Henry Williams, Julian Orreus, Latonia Burrows, Hyanique Joseph and their families, the Strachan and Simms of Crooked Drive, Williams of Dundas Town, Laurant, Baptist, Odette, Harry families.

Public Visitation will be in the “Sapphire Suite” Memories Funeral Home, #85 Mount Royal Avenue North, in the Mount Royal Plaza on Thursday, December 28, 2023 from 1pm to 5pm, at Friendship Haitian Baptist Church, Marsh Harbour Abaco, on Friday, December 29, 2023 from 5:00pm to 10pm and on Saturday, December 30, 2023 from 10am.

Guest book can be signed at www.emeraldmemorialmortuary.com

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Funeral Service For Garthlan Bullard, 81

Dorin Evans, Gayle Davis, Shantell, Claudette and Nathiera Evans, Sammy Bastian, Minister Terrance, Jerry, Nelson, Ellis, Elkino and Bernard Bastian, Sarah Jane Miller, Sharnessa Cartwright, Prisca Newbold, Andia Beneby, Wilfred Bastian, Wendell Neely, Allen McPhee, Rowena Woods, Janet Pratt, Brenda Basden, Theresa Mitchell, Thelma Rivers, Sandra Longley, Rosemary Webster, Albertha Morley, Melzora Bowe, Ruth, Drucilla, Susan, Carolyn, Debbie, Andrew and Alfred Bastian, Sharon Bastian, Deacon Sean & Rev. Julian Bastian, Lisa Bastian, Dellareese Edgecombe, Yvonne Mullings, Catherine Bastian, Patricia Bell and Family; special friends: Janet Pinder, Virginia O’Brien, Eleanor, Jerry, Zelda, Pastor Anthony, Andy, Lucy, Bunny, Kaye and Sherry Allen; other relatives and friends: Rev. T. G. Morrison and members of Zion Baptist Church – East and Shirley Streets, Amazing Grace Missionary Baptist Church, Cannan Baptist Church, management and staff of M/V Current Pride, residents of Wilson Track and The Clarke Family.

of Wilson Tract and formerly of Mangrove Cay, Andros, who died Relatives and friends may pay their respects at Grace Funeral at his residence on Friday, 8th December, 2023 will be held at Home, #36 Rosetta Street on Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Zion Baptist Church, East & Shirley Streets on Saturday, 30th and on Saturday at the Church from 9:00 a.m. until service time.

December, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. Reverend T. G. Morrison assisted by other Associate Ministers will officiate. Interment will follow in Lakeview Memorial Gardens & Mausoleum, John F. Kennedy Drive and Gladstone Road.

Death Notice For Fond memories will forever linger in the hearts of his loving brothers: Allen and Prince Bullard; aunt: Barbara Bastian; nieces: Margarita Newbold, Patrice Clarke, Rochelle Russell, Tamica Clarke-Keddo, Paulette Pratt; nephews: Geraldo & Jermaine Bullard, Lorenzo Brown; brother-in-law: Timothy Clarke; grandnieces: Briteshia Newbold, Anthia Thompson, Lawrenique Pratt, Jermeisha, Aniya and Lauvelee & Alina Bullard, Tatianna Keddo; grandnephews: Brian Jr. & Brandon Newbold, Robert & Rayshaun Russell, Lawrence Jr. & Lance Pratt, Jermaine Bullard Jr., Eric Keddo Jr.; grandnephews-in-law: Brian Newbold Sr., Lawrence Pratt Sr., Robert Russell & Eric Keddo Sr.; cousins: Rev. Wilfred and Elsada Bastian, Oscar & Rev. Dr. Hilton Bullard, Mary, Martha, & Cynthia Bullard, Rosemary McKenzie, Maygleana Penn, Alvin Rolle, Gentry McPhee, Marcus, Kayman, Maston and

Una Idell Mary Reckley, 97 of Saunders Acres and formerly of Garden Hill Estates #2, died at her daughter’s residence on Saturday, 23rd December, 2023.

She is survived by numerous children, grandchildren, sisters, brothers, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements will announced at a later date.

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Funeral Service For Bradley Thomas Crawley, 72 of Sparrow Close, Winton Meadows will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 30th, 2023 at New Covenant Baptist Church, East West Highway. Officiating will be The Reverend Trajean Jadorette, Senior Pastor assisted by Bishop Simeon B. Hall and other ministers of the Gospel. Interment will follow in Lakeview Gardens & Mausoleums Cemetery, John F. Kennedy Drive and Gladstone Road.

Bradley’s memory will be cherished by his loving and devoted wife of 43 years: Stephanie Antolee Crawley; daughters: Nicola CrawleyFox & Anishka Crawley-Fernander; sons: Antoine Crawley, Bradley Crawley Jr., Brent Crawley; daughters-in-law: Alana Crawley, Volanda Crawley, Victoria Crawley; sons-in-law: Edward Fox, Noel Fernander; brother: Leslie Crawley; sisters: Beverly Nairn, Deanne Crawley, Antoinette Rutherford, Vanria Culmer, Janet Dean, Brenda Lockhart, Sandra Wilson, Lynda Gibson & Rozalia Bowe; adopted sister: Madge Bowleg; brothersin-law: Geno Nairn, Frank Dean, Joseph Gibson, Sidney Hunter, Henderson Wilson; sisters-in-law: Violet Smith, Michelle Crawley, Arnette Daniels, Eleanor Hunter, Carolyn Evans, Janeen Smith; grandchildren: Briah & Brittney Fox, Aneisha, Antoine Jr. & Adrian Crawley, Sydney Wilkinson, Blake & Brooks Crawley & Everleigh & Aurelia Crawley; godchildren: Christian Smith, Robert Mills Jr, Maxwell Adderley Jr.; aunts: Alberta Bain, Sheila Mackey; nieces: Angela Burrows, Donnae Culmer, Genaye Sturrup, Geonese Nairn-Ewing, Latonia Johnson, Ashlee Rutherford, Tiffany Hamilton, Shenique Crawley, Nichelle Wilson-Smith, Stephanie, Oliver, Samara & Stacci Coakley, Janine Gibson, Lanique Lockhart, Staniece Mortimer, Janelle and Jillian Bowe, Terry Ferguson, Sonia Williams, Natesha Gray, Deidre McPhee, Monique Toote, Michelle Bain, Shurmon Clarke, Athina Smith, Alexis Stubbs, Sydney Hunter, Verquisha Forbes, Dashanique Poitier- Collymore, Michelle Bain, Kristian Bethell; nephews: Andy Dean, Donillo Culmer, Leslie, Kevaughn, Brandon &Jevaughn (Cool Breeze) Crawley, William Stirrup, Gevon Nairn, DeMar Greenslade, Ervin & LeJuan Jones, Darron Wilson, Rhawli Coakley, Jamal Gibson, Larmarque Lockhart, Perry Ferguson, Robin Smith, Paul & Preston Johnson, Lenardo Burrows, Cameron Forbes, Pastor Dave Burrows, Kameron Forbes, Lekino Davis Sr., Phillip Poitier Jr., Keyiros Evans; numerous cousins including: Arthur, Herbert (Jennie), Leroy (Rosemary), Rev. Godfrey (Judy), Andrew (Donna) Huyler, Grace Munnings, Barbara (Gerald) Sawyer, Hilary and Cheryl Huyler, Cpl. 2922 Joy Huyler-Whyte, Deanne Huyler, Lillis Strachan, Prescola Hanna, Judy Deveaux, Vanria, Sandra & Anthony Munnings, Laverne Gardiner, Kendall Pinder, Judy Knowles, Terez Thompson, Charlene Storr, Ana Williamson, Donna Deveaux, Mark Francis, Roslyn, Eilean, Paula, Pauline, Ileane, Yvonne, & Bradley V.Crawley, Minister Luella Pratt, Patricia Moxey, Mary Thompson, Bradley Smith, Maria King & family; other relatives & friends: Hon. Rev. Kendall & Ruby Nottage & family, Prime Minister Hon. Philip Brave Davis, Hon. Wayde Watson MP for Bain and Grants Town, Sir. Cornelius A. Smith, Dame Marguerite Pindling & Family, Hon, Fred Mitchell, Hon. Glenys Hanna Martin, Hon. Jamahl Strachan ,Dr. Ivan F. & Dr. Joanne Butler, Hon. Michael Halkitis & family, Louise & Edsil Simms, Mavis Moore & family, Angie Cartwright & Family, Angelique Cartwright, Agnes Miller, Rudolph and Rosmary Ferguson, Cyril & Eugenia Lowe, Doyle & Linda

Johnson, Rev. Dr. Adam & Margaret Brown, Mark & Velinciamae Dillett & Family, Alice Rolle, Alice Stuart, Bloneva Adderley-Rolle, Athama Bowe, Charlie Major Jr. & Family, Darron Higgs, Dorcas Shuttlewood, Cargill Family of Sea Breeze, Shirley Sands & Family, Wellington Hepburn & Family, Children of the late Donzell Huyler, Mary Johnson & Family, Joycelyn Curry & Family, Zenetta Cambridge-Davis & Family, Enos, Florence & Mavis Johnson, Charles Gibson, Margaret Russell, Thelma Pinder, Cleophas Gibson, Betty Turnquest, Sheila Mackey, Prince Livingston, Sophia Deveaux, Henfield & Verlene Bullard, Althea Hudson & family, Ona Bailey & Family, Family of the Late Rosebud McIntosh, Dr. Sonia Marshall, Rev. Sheila Tracey, Nurse Kris Wring, Allan & Ruth Fawkes & Family, Joyce Drakes, Barbara Cartwright, Family of the late Julia Huyler, Pedro Bain & Family, Sandra Sherman & Family, Portia Nottage, Dale Johnson, Ivione Ingraham, Shandia & Monique Gaitor, Eleanor Johnson, Mary Fernander, Francis Robert & Family, Rosetta Scavalla, Raymond Moore, Pastor Katherine Roker, Sawyer Family from Bain Town, Sam Adderley, Maxwell Adderley Sr., Sinfield Cineus, Lunnon Sears, Deacon Donald & Charisse Rolle, Deacon David & Sarah Miller, Sidney & Valderine Kemp, Elvin & Minister Debbie Fowler, Deacon Wellington & Liz Miller, Hon. Fred Mitchell, Gregory Miller, Tyrone & Dorothy Miller, Desron & Everette Bannister, Ken Huyler & Family, Basil Huyler Sr.& Family, Children of the late Arnette Cooper, Dorothy Huyler & Family, Zach Bethel, Roy Minnis, Fredrick & Deanne Williams, Rev. Dr. Reuben Cooper & family, Rev. Roscoe Rolle & Family, Herbert Lundy, Harry Cohen &Family, Princess Ferguson & Family, Stalwarts & Members of the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) , Management & Staff of Margaritaville Resort, Frankie Ferguson, Atlantis Royal Towers Bellman Dept,, Rev. Dr. Anthony Carroll & the Antioch Baptist Church family, Bishop Emmeritus Simeon B. Hall & Min. Linda Hall, Pastor Traejean & Min. Rhonda Jadorette and the entire membership of New Covenant Baptist Church, Staff of the Oncology Dept. of PMH, Dr. Stevens Urology Dept. of PMH, Dr. Agreata Eneas, Residence of Bain Town Constituency.

May His Soul Rest in Peace!

Friends may pay their last respects at Bethel Brothers Morticians & Crematorium, #44a Nassau Street on Friday, 29th December, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and at the church on Saturday, 30th December, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. until service time.

Death Notice For

Cleveland Stuart, 86 of Woodland Way, Winton Heights died at his residence on Tuesday, 26th December, 2023.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

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Funeral Service For Bertram Leon Knowles, 79 of Cambridge Road will be held at 11:00a.m. on Saturday, December 30th, 2023 at Epiphany Anglican Church, Prince Charles Drive. Officiating will be Canon Atma Badhu assisted by other members of the Clergy. Interment will follow in St. Anselm’s Church Cemetery, Bernard Road, Fox Hill.

Bertram was preceded in death by his daughter: Alyson.

Bertram leaves to mourn his passing, his wife: Barbara; sons: Randy (Cindy), Richard and Lambert (Marissa); grandchildren: Joshua, Marcus, Ronan, Danah and Amaris; great grandchildren: Amari, Judah, Justyce and Peyton; brother: Louis Knowles; sister: Bernadette (Michael) Saunders; brothers-in-law: Rembert (Marlene) Albury, Phillip McKenzie; sisters-in-law: Justice Cheryl Albury (Ret), Lillymae (Ednald) Thompson, Ruth Albury, Eleanor Albury and Lois Albury; nephews: Darron Knowles, Ernest Thompson, Ednald (Shnik) Thompson, Temeko (Felicia) Albury, Jason Albury, Dr. Jared (Franshon) Albury and Rembert Albury Jr.; nieces: Dionne Knowles-Stubbs, Vanessa Knowles, Dr. Bernadette (Richard) Braham, Raine Thompson, Desiree (Kevin) Clarke, Candia (Alex) Ferguson, Dr. Sharon Thompson, Dr. Caryn Albury, Mizpah (Randy) Tolley, Whitley ( Dominic) Sterling and Tiffany Albury; Bertram will be remembered by numerous close friends including: Reverend Colin and Marjorie Archer, Rev. Canon Delano and Agatha Archer, The Hon. Fred Mitchell, the Hon. Alfred Gray, Walter and Betty Wells, Anthony and Joy Kikivarakis, Brendan Watson and family, Dewitt and Eartha Hanna, Claudette Bethell, Mechelle Martinborough, Robert and Michelle Sands, Harold Watson and family, Agatha Watson, Montgomery Braithwaite, William Wong, Walter Pratt and family, Cyril Knowles, Diane Knowles and family, Allen and Angela Taylor, Leo and Erica Rolle, Julia Burnside, Beverley Taylor, Elma Campbell Chase, Rev. Canon Budhu and Mrs. Budhu, and the entire family of the Epiphany Church, Uhura Woodside and family, Pazia Bowe, The staff of Nassau Stationers, Dereck Taylor, Terry North and family, Clinton McCartney and family, Mrs. Henrietta Turnquest and family, Mrs. Melanie Griffin, The Munroe family, The Chemaly Family, Kevin Hanna and the Hanna family, Roy Adams, Joanne Webb, Shayne Davis, Fred Knowles, Lawrence Bascomb, Anthony ‘TJ’ Johnson, Ruiz Munnings, Andrew Flowers, Calvin Dunbar and family, Whitney Kenny, David Humes, Arthur Nash (USA), Lt. Governor Anastasia Johnson and the Kiwanis Club of Over-the-Hill, Brenda Deveaux (FCIB), Mrs. Caryl Lasley, Donnie Burke, Denise Mackey, Dorothea Delaney, Beryl Gray and the staff (retired and present) of The Elizabeth Estate Children’s Home, The Gym Tennis Club Family The staff of Imperial Optical, the staff of ETS, Father Noel Clarke and St. Anselm’s Church family, Natasha Neil, and Mike Henry (Jamaica).

Bertram knew many more friends that are too numerous to mention.

Please know that he held regard for each and every one of you.

Special thanks to: Dr. Indira Grimes, Dr Charles Rahming, Dr. Susheel Wadhwa, Dr. Adrian Cargill, Dr Michael Darville, and the medical team at Doctors Hospital, especially the ICU team of Nurses and Attendants.

May His Soul Rest in Peace!

Friends may pay their last respects at Bethel Brothers Morticians & Crematorium, #44a Nassau Street on Friday, 29th December, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and at the church on Saturday, 30th December, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. until service time.

Death Notice For

Alison Bloneva Garcia, 50 of Babbs Lane died at her residence on Wednesday, December 27th, 2023.

She is survived by her husband: John Garcia; daughters: Jodi, Sylvie and Skyla Garcia; son: Jayson Garcia; mother: Bloneva Brown; sisters: Darnell Johnson, Samantha Rahming and Sophia Richardson; brothers: Terrel Curry and Daniel Johnson; aunts: Dame Joan and Ulla Sawyer, Harriet Butterfield, Gracelyn Ferguson, Branhilda and Ida Mae Brown and Cheryl Clarke; uncles: Franklin Young Sr., William Romer, Robert and Andrew Sawyer; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

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Sheila Marie Sands, 73 of Major Road, Yellow Elder Gardens died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Friday, December 22nd, 2023.

She is survived by her daughter: Sherrill Poitier; granddaughter: Summer Poitier; sisters: Julie Glover, Jacqueline Seymour, Carydah Sands, Shirley Maycock and Florence Rolle; brothers: Harry, Peter, and Rufus Jr., Sands and Joseph Romer; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

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Funeral Service For Neil Jr. (Roshante), Brittney, Bria, Gaynell Andrews, Anton, & Ashton Elder Ivan Edward Ferguson, 75 Andrews, Antonio Thompson; DeNiero Ferguson, Taelor Ferguson, of Chestier Road, Eastern Estates and formerly of Snug Corner, Acklins, who died on Friday, December 22nd, 2023 will be held on Saturday, December 30th, 2023, 10:00 a.m. at Bible Truth Ministries, Martin’s Close, Cowpen Road. Officiating will be Apostle Mitchell Jones assisted

by Pastor Ellison Greenslade, Rev. Dr. Jackson Miller and Rev. Lorenzo Symonette. Interment will follow in Lakeview Memorial Gardens, John F. Kennedy Drive.

He is survived by his wife: Sally Ferguson; children: Iral Edward, Bishop Ian Ross, Pastor Tamara Tonia, Ivanya Inslay Remailia Ferguson & Indira Ann Simone FergusonWilliams; grandchildren: Seandira Williams, Ichiro & Illiah Ferguson; siblings: Kathleen, Lionel (Christina) Ferguson, Rev. Dr. Edris (Ernest) Bowe, Minister Judy (John) Deveaux, Betty Greenslade, Pastor Ellison (Minister Leila) Greenslade, Alvin (Pandora) Greenslade, Edward (Katurah), Kendal (Marcella) Ferguson, Bishop Gloria Ferguson, Maud Ferguson, Edward McQuay & Lincoln Ferguson; sisters and brothers-inlaw: Minister Joycelyn Simms, Minister Roselyn (Pastor George Leroy) Lightbourne, Matthew Curry, Minister Sonja (Jeffrey) Rolle, Minister Suzanne Knowles, Pauline Curry, Deborah (Andrew) Darville and Ida Curry; nieces & nephews: Evangelist Evanette (Deangelo) Delancy, Rev. Brent (Evangelist Crystal), Rev. Dwayne (Evangelist Elizabeth) Ferguson; Avis Baker, Valarie (Edwin) Rolle, Claudette, Retired RBPF Inspector Neil (Gail), Elridge (Debbie) & Deputy Permanent Secretary Nicola Andrews; Pedro Ferguson, Dr. Renae Bufford, Sheniqua (Henry) Onongaya, Pastor Dawnette Ferguson; BDOC Principal Chief Corrections Officer Charles (Valencia), Damaris, Pastor Randolph (Laverne), Benson (Densina) Curtis, Coshell (Dwayne) Nairn, Rondon & Brandon (Tanesha) McQuay; Omar (Tasia) Ferguson, LaRon (Kristi) & Larissa Ferguson, Lionel Jr. & Leonardo Ferguson; Carmen Forbes, Lisa (Otis) Bowleg and Ken Andrews, Stacia Bowe-Williams, Leandro & N’Komo Ferguson, Latisa Whyte, Dr. Nicolette, Ellison II, Elliott and Destiny Greenslade, Calvin Greenslade, Petre (Sheniqua) and Parrell Curry, Kjoy & Keith Xavier Simms, Jethro & Jordan Rolle, Electa Knowles, Kyle & Kara Darville; grandnieces & nephews: Christopher (Deiatra) Jasmine, Baron (Shawnta) and Joshua Ferguson; Jermaine (Tamara), Jamal (Shawell) and Jemellia Baker, Valicia, Valene, Vallyah Rolle,

Charles & Isaiah Bufford, Sheniya Henfield; Charlos & Charzia Curtis, Lavelle, LaShanne (Zhyon) & Randolph Curtis Jr., Breah, Canaan and Camyra Curtis and Krizia Thompson; Shyon & Zoe Nairn; Kaedan & Ramiah McQuay; Lauren Ferguson; Paquel, Paris, Paige & Joshua Curry and Kennedy Joy Caley; numerous great grand nieces and nephews; cousins: the children of late Dexton & Belphine Ferguson, Minister Alice & Bishop Leon Cox, Simeon & Ellamae Ferguson, Levina & Osbourne Cox, Cornelius & Mabel Ferguson, Ulric Ferguson, Gerald & Hilma Ferguson, Francina & Cleveland Hanna, Gerlene & Thomas Symonette and Donald Ferguson; special friends: Deacon Cecil & Deaconess Gurlena Jones, Deacon Robert & Hannah Dames, Ruel Forbes, Oral Ferguson, Deaconess Elvie Cunningham, Danny Deveaux, Livingston Brown, High Commissioner V. Alfred & Bessley Gray, Theophilus Cox, Rev. Lindsey & Eulene Williamson, Pastor Drexel & Minister Bethel Gibson, Bishop Wilbert & Pastor Martha Storr, Orean & Johnae Edgecombe; The clergy of the Annex Baptist Church; Apostle Mitchell & Julia Jones, Rev. Dr. Jackson (Euniece) Miller, Rev. Anthony (Marva) Cleare and Rev. Lorenzo (Lenora) Symonette; neighbors: Henry Gibson and family, Natalee McPhee and family, Beatrice Henfield and family, Tucker Williams and family, Dougal Small and family, Dr. Ross Smith and family, the Cooper family, Donna Johnson and family, the Culmer family, Majorie Rahming and family, Cleomi Deane and family, Dr. Walker & family, Sylvester George and family, Paula Bowleg, Marion Campbell, Kingsley Gibson, Vernell Edwards, Renee Smith and Violet Beneby; numerous other relatives and friends including: Norman Dean, Rev. George Bodie, the family of late Felix & Ianthe Forbes especially Kinesha Forbes, Annex Baptist Church Sunday School teachers, Home Ministry, Deacon’s board, Men’s Fellowship and the entire congregation; Interdenominational Men’s Ministry, Rev. Linden & Shapalle Knowles, the customers of Fergie’s Tune up & Auto Parts, Quincy Smith, Ricardo Henfield, Johnny Bowleg, Sharlene Strachan, Ludy, Trevor Styles and Ryan Russell, Ronald Collie, Roland Geoff, Brooks, Rev. Emily Demeritte, Shelia Bannister, Angela Reid, Elizabeth Ahwah-Roberts, Arnold & Belinda Wilson; Deacon Clifton & Tiffany Mortimer; Seanalee & Randesha Lewis; Paulette Glinton and the entire Nassau Fellowship Centre family, Ben Albury and the staff of Bahamas Bus & Truck.

Friends may pay their last respects at East Sunrise Mortuary #183 Baillou Hill Road & Cordeaux Avenue from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Friday and again at the church from 9:00 a.m. to service time on Saturday.

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

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Funeral Service For

Dorothy Claudett McKay, 90

Virginia Mackey; Brother-in-law: Newman Mackey; numerous nieces and nephews including: Nathalie and Linda Willams, Charlene Deveaux, Lisa Richardson, Vannie, Nicki, Desiree and Keith Willams, Jackie Mackey, Lloyd ‘Jackie’ (Mary) Johnson, Dr. Geannine Moss, Claude and Herbert Rhodenwalt; other relatives and friends including: Margaret Hepburn & family, Trevor McKay & family, Chief Justice Renae McKay & family, Etienne & Calvin Farquharson & family, The Family of the Late Winifred Sherman, Mrs. Modleen Forbes of South Beach, Ms. Minerva Johnson & family, Ms. Myrtle ‘Mama M’ Curry & family, Ms. Mary Wells & family, Ms. Elsie Knowles & family, Ms. Cheryl Williamson & family, The Family of the Late George Murray, The Seymour Family of Cat Island, The Wilkinson Family, St. Agnes Church Family, The Entire South Beach Community, The Mason’s Addition Family, Dr. Mucomba Millar and the staff at South Beach Clinic, Pedro and Staff of East Sunrise Mortuary, The William and Savelita Williams Descendants.

Friends may pay their last respects at East Sunrise Mortuary #183 Baillou Hill Road & Cordeaux Avenue from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on (TODAY) Thursday and again at the church from 9:00 a.m. to service time on Friday.

of #33 Oxford Drive who died on Saturday, December 16th, 2023 will be held on Friday, December 29th, 2023, 2:30 p.m. at St. Agnes Anglican Church, Baillou Hill Road. Officiating will be Venerable Archdeacon Keith N. Cartwright assisted by Rev. Deacon Howard Bethel and Rev. B. Travis Fernander. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Gardens, Soldier Road.

Left to cherish her memories are her daughters: Valeria Debbie Seymour (Oswald), Sherry McKay, Theresa Sherman (Godfrey), Denise Gordon; sons: Herman Freddie (Jenny), Lloyd Gregory, Abdur Rasheed (Manal Saadani) and Bennett Donovan McKay; grandchildren: Angelique and Fredreonn Sr. Mckay, Lashonda Leary, Eureka Shamane Coccia, Quentin Wilkinson, Gregory ‘Buck’ McKay, Shakeitha Dean (Gavin), Cravaughan McKay (Robin), Clunise, Dario and Crispin Johnson, Godfrey, Glenise and Godwind Sherman, Junise Edilall (Keiran), Junicka Culmer (Najai), Dr. JaVaughn Gray of New York, Keith Jerome, Frisco Terrance, Abdullah, Abdurrahman, Muhammed and Ibraheem McKay, Brynae McKay, Jarann Seymour, Tara Allen, Latravia Smith, Lynette Bowleg, Gregory and Latrel McKay, Edward Marshall, Sacha, Amanda and Bransen McKay; great grandchildren: Bryshon Mackey, Doswell Coakley, Marcia Wilkinson, Tillia and Tilshon Leary, Malique and Tahj Charlton, Kyle and Kai McKay, Raven Williams and Drey’ah Campbell, Kemren, Kaylen and Khalaya Edilall, Zhyen Wraing, Ghalen, Gemai, Germari and Sanay Sherman, Zyon Stubbs, Freddria and Fredreonn Jr. McKay, Jordyn McKay, Alancha Thompson, Nekito Thurston, Raegan Brown and Jett Seymour; great great-grandchildren: Gianna Janaya Rolle; sister: Orlean Williams; brother: George Williams; sisters-in-law: Cora Williams,

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

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Leona Huyler Deveaux-Miller, 73 of Orange Blossom, Gardens Hills #1 died at her residence on Sunday, 24th December, 2023.

She is survived by her husband: Prince Miller; children: Kenva Thomas, Kelly Brice, Tanya Thompson and Jourdahn Deveaux; sisters: Lilles Strachan and Prescola Hanna; brother: Fletcher Ferguson; aunt: Nellie Moss; 7 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild; in-laws: Mark Thomas, Al Brice and Tamika Deveaux; numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends.

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

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Death Notices For Jeannine Keith Ian Barr Jr., 24 Eugene-Louis, 43 affectionately called “KJ”

affectionately called

“Jeana”

a resident of Bahama Avenue died at the a resident of Kemp Road. Died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Tuesday, Princess Margaret Hospital on Saturday 16th December, 2023.

26th December, 2023. a resident of Victoria Blvd., Bamboo Town She is survived her adopted daughter: died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Marie Francis; adopted son: Walner Veus; Wednesday, 20th December, 2023. son: Ralph Louis; daugther: Dianna Louis; grandchildren: Marckensy Joesph, She is survived by her 2 sons: Leon and Nehemiah and Jeremiah Augustin; 2 Valentino Forbes; 3 daughters: Tamika brothers: Pansion Justin and Savori Veus; and Felicia Forbes and Charliea Pratt; 6 2 sisters: Precious Prosper and Almaive grandchildren: Tacoyo Forbes, Sabastian Cetoute; numerous nieces and nephew Hogg, Alicia Taylor, Terrianna Bullard, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Jervonne Stubbs and Tareran Bullard; brother: Benjamin Forbes; sister: Funeral arrangements are being finalized Clarabelle Forbes; and numerous nieces and will be announced at a later date. and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

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

He is survived by his 2 sons: Keith Barr III and KaMani Keith Dorvilus; father: Keith Barr Sr.; mother: Levenia McKinney; adopted father: Emmerick Taylor; 3 brothers: Michael Lunn, Jamaal Wilson, and Quintin Barr; 3 sisters: Chrystal Sullivan, Niquita Barr, and Keithra Barr; 5 Uncles: Leo Johnson, Don Mckinney, Marco & Carlos Barr and Wayne Sawyer; 2 aunts: Cherlyn Sawyer & Bernadette Johnson; adopted grandmothers: Nathalie Evans and Dorothy Brown; numerous nieces and nephews, and a host of relatives and friends including the entire Kemp Road comminity.

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

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Death Notice For Funeral Service For

Dr. Susan Mary Nutt Donald, 65

(Exuma)

Carmel Arlene Turnquest, 66 affectionately called “Chi Chi” a resident of George Town, Exuma, Bahamas will be held at The Historic St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, George Town, Exuma, The Bahamas on Saturday, 30th December, 2023 at 10:00 a.m.

Officiating will be Reverend Chitan Darling assisted by Deacon Howard Bethel Jr. Interment will follow in St. John’s Union Baptist Cemetery, George Town, Exuma, The Bahamas.

She is survived by her children: Glendon, Garvin, Latravia Turtle Patrina and Jazell Patton; grandchildren: Eric (EJ), Keano, G’vari, Kamari, Rylan, Dawson, Kai, Eliyanah & Branelle; sisters: Min. Sherry Bethel, Shelia Moss, Janet Bethel & Mary Culmer; brothers: Howard Sr. William, Luke, Marvin, William (Juggar) &Trevor Bethel; aunts: Gina&Mary Turnquest; uncle: Napoleon Turnquest; nieces: Shallini, Tonya, Raquel Trevander, Stacia Jer’naine, Lavencia Maya, Anthonia, Latrell & Lachea; nephews: Nicholas, Jermaine, Anthony Jr., D’angelo, Howard Jr. (H), Ricardo Jr. (Rico), Trevor Jr., Daniel, Michael,Andrew, Levan, Martie, Jayden, Lequient, Denny, Robert & Damien; numerous grand neices, nephews & great grand neices & nephews, daughter-in-law: Schaketa Turtle; sisters-in-law: Sabrina, Barbara & Laverne Bethel; brother-in-law: Anthony Moss Sr.; best friends: Karen & Sharon Cartwright, Dorothea (Dot) Iscacs & Dorcas Stubbs; relatives & friends Patrick & Desiree Dwyer, Mrs. Maxine & Ricardo Curling, Lee Turtle & family, Peter & Anabel Nicholson, Julian Marshall& family, Shirley Marshall & family, Kevin Rolle, Elsie Gray, Paulette Lockhart, Mia & Dustin Bowe, Patrick Dorsett, Kim Thompson & family, Tanya Rolle & family, Saphyre, Brandon Deveaux, Min. Gen Williams, Danya Williams & family, Deangelo Ferguson & family, Zandy & Family, Nicky Morley & family, Jean Lewless, Sonia Morley, Monique Romer & family, Sonnovia Smith (Novy), Eric (Conch) Nottage Sr. & family, Kirk Pratt & family, Prescola Sawyer, Jermaine Bannister, Will & Heather Packer, Richard Dames Sr., Tyrez Moss, Keith & Shelly Moss, Mazzie Gray & family, Daron Miller, Damian Cox, Jarad Smith, Deandra Rolle & family, Vanessa Linden, April & Horace Jr. Smith & family, Lisa Patton, Dion Brown, Marie Michel & family, Angelique Dames & family, Mary Dames & family, Elaine Johnson & family, Jean Morley & family, Andrewna Powell, Kishanna Johnson, Darian Reece, Desra Price, Roseann, Monique, Tanya, Tracey, Tiffany, Crystal, Gardenia, Arthur, Aurby, Anthony Jr., Napoleon Jr., Vincent Jr., Bradley, Kevin Turnquest, Mackey & Melly McNeil, Tally & family, Sophie Rolle, Mario Morley, Sandra, Eugene Sr., Eugene Jr., Travon, Rashad, Gena & Keisha Patton & family, DPM Chester Cooper & family, entire St. Andrew’s Anglican Church Members, St John’s Baptist Church, The Deadmans Cay, Long Island Community, Former Peace & Plenty Staff, entire George Town Community, Doctors and Nurses George Town Clinic & PMH & Doctors Hospital and other relatives and friends.

Viewing will be held at St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, George Town, Exuma, The Bahamas on Friday, 29th December, 2023 from 10:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m. and again the Chruch on Saturday, 30th December, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. until service time.

of Nassau, The Bahamas died at Doctor’s Hospital on Monday, December 25, 2023.

She is survived by her son, Johnny Donald; daughter, Katie Donald; brothers, Robbie, Michael, and Johnny Nutt; sister, Julie Martin.

Dr. Susan Donald’s family and friends extended out through every person she cared for. There would be too many to list.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Bahamas Humane Society, P.O. Box N 242, Nassau or BAARK, P.O. Box N 242, Nassau in memory of Dr. Susan Donald.

At Dr. Susan Donald’s request, there will be no service. If you would like to share testimonials about Dr. Susan Donald, please write to drsusan.nutt. donald@gmail.com, or P.O. Box SS 19163, Nassau.

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Death Notice For Retired Teacher Stella May Archer, 82

Mrs. Stella May Archer passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 21, 2023, after a long illness.

She is survived by her husband of 56 years Leonard, her sons Julian and Corey (Helen) Archer; daughter: Nicole (Mario) Rodland; four grandchildren: Amelie, Matthew, Elise and Thomas; sisters-in-law: Paula, Genevieve (Charles), Shirley, Bridget (Steve), Joycelyn (Michael) and Rochelle; brother-in-law: Trevor (Janet), cousins Jeffrey, Marion and Paul; numerous nieces and nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends in The Bahamas, the United Kingdom and the United States, including the extended Archer and Hudson Families, Jennifer Hudson, Joyce Johnson, the Silver Belles, the Bowes Family, the Rodland Family, and former students and colleagues too numerous to mention.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

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Death Notice For Gregory Marcian Gibson, 50

a resident of Sea Breeze Lane and Crosswind Avenue passed away peacefully at his residence on Thursday, December 21, 2023.

He is survived by his brothers and sisters: G. Sean, Lynden and Frankus Gibson, Jamaal (Anastacia) Ferguson, Lynda Campbell, Ellamae (Marlon) Lewis and Tamara Sutherland; nephews and nieces: Aaron, Avery, Amos, Lynden Gibson Jr., Drexel Forbes Jr., Michael Ferguson, Marquise and Malik Lewis, Lyndiska Gibson, Lakeshia (Basil) McDonald, Shanique Thurston, Mia Lewis and Dallas Ferguson; uncles and aunts: Bishop Dr. George Thompson, Ervin Knowles, Albert Cleare, Ruth Cleare, Minister Damaris Thompson, Beverly Bethell and Paulette Lunn; devoted and loving cousins: Patricia (Charles), Greer and Shavonia McKinney; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

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Death Notices For Mr. Joel Anthony Mr. Dugland Gerve, 67 Raymond Seymour, 77

of Palm Tree Avenue off Market Street died at The Princess Margaret Hospital on Thursday, December 14th, of Fox Dale Subdivision and formerly of Manowar Sound 2023.

Cay and Carvil Creek, Andros died at The Princess Margaret Hospital on Tuesday, 12th December 2023.

Mr. Gerve is survived by his children: Dulaisse Gerve, Wilbert Gervais, Kerlin Gerve, Dino Gerve, Sherrendia Mr. Seymour is survived by 6 children; grandchildren, Gerve, Roby Gerve, Christopher Gerve, Farah Gerve, great grandchildren 1 brother and 1 sister and a host of Rubens Gerv; grandchildren: Bryan Gerve, Devon family members relatives and friends to numerous to Denny Gerve, Sephora Stenor, Anaika Duannah Gerve, mention at this time.

Dulaisse Rachaud Gerve Jr., Clarissa Gervais, Ethan Willis Gervais, Ashton Ray Gervais; his dedicated sisters: Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date. Genita Gerve Charles, Celireste Gerve; nephew: Gibson Charles Willy Charles, Arly charles Tony Charles MarcWhere the Name is Service and your loved ones ours.

Benson Gerve; nieces: Guerline Gerve, Freda Gerve, Families are our #1 Priority.

Elvitha Smith, Fedelande Sily, Fedeline Sily Hervita Smith; his most trusted daughters-in-law: Rachelle Gerve and Eldianna Gervais and other relatives and friends. ` `

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Where the Name Is service and your loved ones ours.

Families are our #1 Priority

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The Management and Staff would like to thank our valuable clients especially our Harbour Island family, for your faithful patronage throughout the year. May you continue to have a safe, enjoyable and a prosperous Yultide Season. May you all discover the true meaning of Christmas.

Katrina Neely, 88

Death Notices For David Fowler, 68

Gregory Clement Maynard, 66 affectionately called

“Greg”

of Lower Bogue, Eleuthera, Bahamas a resident of South Beach Drive died at and a resident of Quakoo Street died at his residence on Wednesday, December her residence on Thursday, December 13th, 2023.

21st, 2023.

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

a resident of Coral Heights East died at his residence on Saturday, December 23rd, 2023.

Cherished memories are held by his three children: Hadiya, Nandi and Aiynde; four grandchildren; four brothers: Robert, Steven, Eric and Andre Maynard; two sisters: Sonia and Louise and a host of many family and friends Funeral arrangements are entrusted to THE NEW COMMONWEALTH FUNERAL HOME and will be announced at a later date.

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Death Notices For Albert Notte, 86

Montecoeur Anestal, 67

a resident of Herberts Way, Joan’s Height, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly of La Tortue, Haiti died on Wednesday, 20th December, 2023 at the Princess Margaret Hospital.

a resident of Bacardi Road, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly fof St. Louis du Nord, Haiti died on Saturday, 23rd December, 2023 at the Princess Margaret Hospital.

May His Soul Rest In Peace.

May His Soul Rest In Peace.

Funeral arrangements are being handled by Rest Funeral arrangements are being handled by Rest On Funeral Chapel Limited and will be announced On Funeral Chapel Limited and will be announced at a later date. at a later date.

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Death Notices For Arthur Dean, 73

(Abaco)

Billie Nehemiah Saunders, 56

#4 Village & Parkgate Rd. Nassau, Bahamas | Marsh Harbour, Abaco, S. C. Bootle Highway | Exuma Bahamas, Hooper’s Bay

Office: (242) 356-7008 or (242) 356-7009 • Mobile: (242) 565-9758

evergreenmortuary@gmail.com of Wood Cay, Abaco, Bahamas died on Friday, December of Maple Street, Pinewood Gardens, died on Email: Tuesday, 16th, 2023 at his residence.

December 26th, 2023 at his residence.

He is survived by his wife: Sandra Dean; sons: Sean Sheldon & Alex Dean; daughters: Christian & Monica Dean, Lisa Whyte & Anishka Carey; brothers: Nolan & Cletus Dean; sisters: Ivy Taylor, Cassaundra & Patricia Dean; numerous grandchildren, nieces & nephews & other relatives and friends who will be mentioned at a later date.

He is survived by his wife: Rhonda Saunders; sons: Agassi, Orlando, Alvino, Ashton, Cordeiro, Oneil, Shaquille & Frederick Saunders; daughter: Walisha Pinder; brothers: Rodney, Rickey, Wendall & Wilton Saunders; sisters: Rosemae, Janet, Caroline, Shelly, Stacy, Sandy, Barbara, Jenna & Emma; mother-in-law: Claramae Johnson; fatherin-law: Sylvanus Petty Sr.; numerous grandchildren, nieces & nephews; other relatives and friends including: the entire Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Evergreen Wood Cay Community, the Saff at Environmental Health Mortuary located on Parkgate & Village Roads.

(Abaco), The St. Thomas Medical Staff and others who will be mentioned at a later date.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Evergreen Mortuary located on Parkgate & Village Roads. #4 Village & Parkgate Rd. Nassau, Bahamas | Marsh Harbour, Abaco, S. C. Bootle Highway | Exuma Bahamas, Hooper’s Bay

0ďDF PS t .PCJMF Email: evergreenmortuary@gmail.com

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Final Rites and Burial For Marsha Major, 45 a resident of Pinewood Gardens, will be held on Saturday, December 30th, 2023, 11:00am at New Victory Church of God. Officiating will be Reverend Patricia Clarke-Rolle assisted by other Ministers of the gospel.

Left to Cherished her memories are her children: Brian Payne, Aleshia Payne, Maygan St Claude, Sereno Staurt and Breann Sands; grandson: Zayvion Payne; grand nephews: King Major and Rohan Major, brothers; Carlos Major, Drexel Major, Latario Major, Quintino Joel, Carl and Gary Saunders and Leroy Brown Jr.; sisters: Nyochee Major, Alexis Romer, Crystal and Natoria Saunders, Ragaine and Royaine Brown and Nijaine Kenton (Pebbles); grand aunts: Beth Major, Michelle Rolle, Teressa Major, Annastaisha Oliver, Cherise Adderley and Tamika Newbold; grand uncles: Maurice Major and Peter Major; nephews: Lamond Lewis, Carlos Major Jr., Zion Dawkins, Kyro M,ajor, Tereze Romer Jr., Marverick and Malachi Gibson, Joel Jr., Mateo ,Gary Jr., Jurreo and Jonar Saunders and Gerard Rolle Jr.; nieces: Nyeisha and Taharji Dawkins, Carlissa Major, Miya Poitier, Alexcia Romer, Kendera, Kenny and Kenlisa Hall and Mayden Gibson; cousins: Clifchella and Clifforn Rolle, Gabriel, Garanique Petress and Guerleisha Major, Charlene Lawson, Irene Bethel, Berrin Fenelus, Milo, Cadero, Deangelo and Tori Major, Kati Ealey, Erica Forbes, Terran Cox, Bernisha, Ricardo, Destiny and Alexis Forbes, Cheryl, Maurice and Vincent Major, Kati Ealey, Sage and Amias Ealey, D’Angelo and Tiffany Major,Nevaeh Showers, Kingston, Kamden and Tallulah Major, Micah Dames, Godfrey and Sharvine

Williams, Shareid Lawson, Amos Saunders & Family, Keva Major & Family, Joyce Sears, Shanny, Rhonda, Dion, and Marie Marshall, Alicia Johnson, Veronica and Paul Archer, Lashantia Marshall, Ansclia Johnson, Anthra Williams, Felicia and Felicity and Feron Marshall and Michelle Hanna; brother- In-law: Tereze Romer Sr., Gerard Rolle Sr. and Markquin Gibson and; and a host of relatives and friends including: Ms Jaline and Family, Storr Family, Payne Family, Stuart Family, Sands Family, StClaude Family, Rolle Family,Bain & Grants Town Community, Pinewood Gardens, Mt Tabor Family, Cornerstone Church of God Family, Prophet Shalton Prayer-Net Ministries, Rum Cay family ,Breezes and Atlantis Family, Frank Hanna Cleaning Co Family and Water and Sewage Family.

Final Rites are entrusted to Sweeting’s Colonial Mortuary.

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Basil Silkirk Johnson, 71 a resident of Hatchet Bay, Eleuthera, Bahamas died at his daughters residences on Saturday, 23rd December, 2023.

Left to cherish his wonderful memories are his wife: Carolyn Johnson; three children and five grandchildren.

Final Rites are entrusted to Sweeting’s Colonial Mortuary and funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

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Death Notice For

Prince Albert Munnings, 82

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

Death Notice For Beatrice Lorene Davis, 82

a resident of #7 Ferguson Way, Marathon Estates died on Tuesday, 19th December, 2023 at the Princess Margaret Hospital.

a resident of Mastic Point, North Andros, died at his residences on Saturday, 23rd December, 2023.

Left to cherish his wonderful memories are his wife of nine (9) years: Pauline Munnings; children: Glen, Avery, Kent, Garrison, Albert Jr., Born Jamal, Azahri, Brynd, Andy, Tylenr, Kevin and Shelly Munnings; adopted children: Damien Holbert and Shanika Holbert Walks; brothers: Henderson Pickstock (deceased), Alfredo Russell of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, Frank Munnings, William (Boxie) Munnings and David Coleby (deceased); sisters: Ruth Coleby and Ettamae Lightbourne; and other relatives and friends.

Final Rites are entrusted to Sweeting’s Colonial Mortuary and funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

She is survived by her children: Eugene Davis, Lorraine Davis, Errol Davis (Bonnie), Trevor Davis (Avis), Deborah Newbold JP (Ret. Chief Petty Officer Marvin), Jeffery Davis (Dorenda), Karen Marshall (Herbert), Michelle Francis (Khalile Omar); grandchildren: Corey Davis, Janeen Davis, Geno Davis, Darnell Davis, Hailey Davis, Marcus Davis, Trevaine Davis (Keturah), Travis Davis, Antonia Newbold, Anthera Newbold, Debrianna Newbold, Justin Davis, Jasmine Davis, Kriston Marshall, Kyle Marshall, Destiny Francis, Mahlaya Francis; great grandchildren: Brejann Bootle, Brielle Brown; sister: Patricia Dames; brother: Min. Ronald Dames (Evelyn Dames); nephews & nieces: Robert Green (Glacie), Randy Moss (Wendy), Bert Moss (Bridgette), Jomo Dames, Nkrumah Dames, Vincent Dames, Kirkwood Dames (Bernadette), Kevin Butler (Roshara), Kenneth Butler, Reynaldo Dames, Kamaal Dames, Elizabeth Moss, Gaylene Green, Tamika Goodman, Vinzana Dames, Vincenique Dames, Kenya Dames; numerous other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

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Memorial Service For William Osbourne Mortimer Jr., 68

of Rose Lane off Mackey Street will be held on Friday, December 29th, 2023, 11:00 a.m. at Trinity City of Praise, Tonique Williams Darling Highway.

Officiating will be Apostle Ed Watson assisted by Trinity Pastoral Staff.

Cremation was Held.

William was predeceased by his father: William Mortimer Sr; mother: Beryl Wallace Mortimer; brothers: Marvin and Paul Mortimer.

Cherished memories will forever linger in the hearts of all who knew him sister: Sharon Martin; brother & sister–in-law: David & Stephanie Mortimer; nieces: Princess, Jillian & Kimberly Mortimer and Danielle (Tameko) Strachan; nephews: Randy (Vinieshan) and Calvin Mortimer; grand nieces and nephews: Kumar Leadon, Jordyn Coleman, Cameron and Carmelo Mortimer, Amiah and Amarey Armaly, Tamia Strachan, Maddison and Malia Mortimer and Randolph Clarke; aunts and uncles: Cecil & Sherilyn Wallace, Bursil & Ethelyn Wallace, Winston & Glennis Wallace, Oralee Lumpkin of Florida and Marjorie Wallace; cousins: Cyprianna Jackson (of Florida), Antoinette Johnson, Daphne Shearer, Rochelle Sealy, Yhonnick McKinney, Patrelle Miller, Oralee Smith, Donna Stubbs, Antoinette “Kendy” Harp (of Florida), Ancenette McCartney, Nadine Gardiner, Carol, Channel & Wallacia Wallace, Earl Lumpkin II (of Florida), Dwain, Burton, Anthone and Garvin Wallace, Daniel, Brian, Tommy, Lester, Darren & Chris Stubbs, Birdie Davis, Merle Rolle, Lucy Hunt, Pearlene Moxey, Daphne Payne, Helen Ellis, Cecelia Small, Hubert Major, Charles, Lincoln, Wendal and Henry Major; special mention of: Staff at Oxford Medical Center, Horace Miller-Major & family at Centerville Foodstore; special thanks to: the Doctors & Nurses of the Male Orthopedic Ward-PMH and Mr. Hanna, Apostle Ed, Prophetess Merilee Watson and Trinity City of Praise and a host of other relatives & friends too numerous to mention.

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Funeral Service For Shirley Louise Davis, 86

of #9 Sunset Way North, Sunshine Park and formerly of Fox Hill will be held on Sunday, December 31st, 2023, 10:00 a.m. at Johnson Park Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Farrington and Johnson Park Roads. Officiating will be Pastor Leonardo Rahming assisted by others ministers of the gospel. Interment will follow in Southern Cemetery Spikenard & Cowpen Roads.

Left to cherish her memories are her sons: Patrick and Tyrone Davis; daughters: Brenda Davis, Sharon Duncombe, Paulette Horton, Rhonda Ambrister and Marsha Davis; son-in-law: Eugene Horton; sister: Caroline Hall; brother: Charles McDonald; grandchildren: Petra Symonette, Charitee Parish, D’Alan Duncombe, Jaxumel Duncombe, Jaxume Duncombe, Shanneil Duncombe, Carlos Forbes, Ebony Horton, Cardinal Black, Jada Davis, Torri Davis, Kia Davis, Leslie Ward, Lakeisha Ward, Leonardo Ward, Brittany Miller, Olando Davis and Steven Davis; great grandchildren: Tenyshia Symonette, Nyiah Symonette, Gia Symonette, Jett Parish, Ashanell Duncombe, Alaina Duncombe, J’dyn Duncombe, D’Anna Duncombe, Zaria Forbes, Cardinal Black Jr., Cardisha Black, Leslinya Ward, Jahzara Ward, Joshua Ward, Gabrielle Ward, Natalia Ward, Wayden Beneby and Jemir Thompson; nieces: Antoinette Deveaux, Arlene Deveaux, Tresia Baigi, Shantell Davis & Sheniqua Knowles; nephews: Stephen Deveaux, Romeo Miller and Charles McDonald Jr. and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.

Viewing will be held in the Celestial Suite of Restview Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium Limited, Robinson & Soldier Roads on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and again at the church on Sunday from 8:30 a.m. until service time.

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Marie Eloise Bethel, 53 of Upper Bogue, North Eleuthera, Bahamas will be held on Friday, December 29th, 2023, 11:00 a.m. at New Bethlehem Baptist Church, Independence Highway.

Officiating will Pastor Tyrone Laing assisted

by Bishop Cedric Albury & Bishop John Ingraham (M. Theo). Cremation will follow.

Marie was predeceased by her parents: Arthur & Deaconess Cynthia McDonald; grandchildren: Charisee & Ethan Major; sister: Ena Albury; uncle: Ase Albury.

She is survived by her father & spouse: Roland Sr. & Dornelle Albury; sons & spouses: Theo & Latasha Major; Valentino & Deandra Scott-Major; brothers & spouses: Fedrick Cash, Curklin (Margaret) Sweeting, Elvis Sweeting, Henry (Jillian) McDonald, Force Chief Petty Officer Arthur (Michelle) McDonald, Roland Jr. (Portia) Albury, Dorne Albury Sr, Mekal McDonald; sisters & spouses: Patricia Johnson, Faye (Jorge) Gonzalez, Catherine (Wayde) Rolle, Christina Bathel, Elois Rollins, Eunice Albury, Krystal (Delano) Thompson; grandchildren: Logan Major, Carter Major & Dianka Rolle; uncles & spouses: Paul (Zelma) Albury, Glenny, Michael & Thomas Albury, Anthony (Rev. Helena) Bethel; nieces & spouses: Onike (Randol) Knowles, Tenajh & Tenika Sweeting, Phedrea Cash, Linda Pinder, Tanya Johnson, Aazaria Lewis, Latoya (Rashad Lewis), Ottessa Smith, Keturah Sweeting, Brianna & Arthurnique McDonald, Marshanell Farrington, Yolanda, Devar, Bunesha & Joanne Albury, Delanna Thompson, D’amalia (Gregory) Mullings, Jerusha & Joseph Robinson, Mekayla, Maya & Malana McDonald, Cortney Cooper, Clarinque Gibson; nephews & spouses: Aldon (Anishka) Culmer, Steffieno (Kelvina) Knowles, Kristone Knowles, Aldon (Anishka) Culmer, Dennis Cash, Rashad (Jay) Cash, Chamberlain Walkins, Mattian (Reche) Walkins, Elvis Sweeting Jr., Joshua & Kayden McDonald, Remando Russell, Nivek Rollins, Wayne, Lavardo, Rahasharol, Lamington, Jethro & Jecola, Dorne Jr., Daquan & Jeter Albury, Travis Farrington, Miguel & Charanique McDonald; grand nieces & nephews: Ieshia Johnson, D’Angelo Arnett, Ianesha(Krisoff) Adderley Katarnzyna Nairn, Jashaniqua Johnson, Ian Hanna, Chavantae & Nathaniel Jean, Khade & Khari Cash, Tatyanna Forbes, Brooklyn & London Brennen, Jamayah & Tehilia Lewis, Sean, Seanette & Christin Culmer, Denreka & Amare Smith, LaQuane Collins, Khaylib, Kiajh, K’marion, Lashanti & Kamani Knowles, Renique Miller, Serenity & Jakiya Knowles, Breion McDonald; cousins: Mayfield (Eddie) Martinez, Jennissa Sands, Bishop John & Elder Patrice Ingraham, George (Kendra)

Ingraham, Derek, Mitchell & Cyril Ingraham, Minister Stilistina Carey, Minister Patrice & Benjamin Woodside, Jane & Preston Kemp, Deanne, Deon & Statlin Neely, Nicola Neely, Anntonette & Phillip Saunders, Raymond Bethel, Rozette (Jestteko) Cooper, the entire Ralph & Eunice Albury Descendants; other family & friends: Priscilla, Valeria Delancy & Family, Leona Major & Family, Sylvia Munroe & Family, Mr. & Mrs. Troy & Jill Smith & Family, The Rock House Hotel Habour Island, Ms. Teynarae Rolle (Head Laundry Dept.) Ms. Jasmine McQueen and Family, Kadesca Russell Adderley, Janet Cooper, Gloria Kemp, Margarita Scavella, Annie Flourisant, Justina & Remilda Oliver, Lower Bogue Community, Davone Johnson & Family, Management & Staff of Ingraham’s Bar & Grill, Petra Mass & Family, Kelson Feguson and the Boys on the porch and a host of other relatives & friends too numerous to mention.

Viewing will be held in the Celestial Suite of Restview Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium Limited, Robinson & Soldier Roads on (TODAY) Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and again at the church on Friday from 9:30 a.m. until service time.

Death Notice For

Prince Senai Amere Humes, 2 years of Jasmine Gardens, Zion Boulevard died at the Princess Maragaret Hospital on Sunday, December 24th, 2023.

Prince Senai is survived by his mother: Stevana Sturrup; father: Rashad Humes; grandparents: Fredda Storr, Mikeva Lightbourn & Stephen Sturrup; aunts & uncles: Angelique Campbell, Keshani Humes, Ashley Sturrup, Lauren Lightbourn, Lashae Sturrup, Kahiladonis Black, Cordero Sturrup, Wayne Humes Jr., J’Havier Humes, Shamar Sturrup, Gill Higgs, Cassel Higgs & Ian Lightbourn; godparents: Davana Lightbourn, Ashara McQueen, Lesley Cash, Tania Smith, Kendra Smith, Kenya Leadon, Yasmine Johnson, Talisa Wilson-Gaitor, Victoria Morris, Jamal Sinclair, Keiran Woods, Cordero Tucker, Ladon Delancy, Marvin Lloyd, TeNaj Cash, Kevin Hinsey, Michelle Strachan, Marcus Davis, Demarco Bullard & Shiloh Humes and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.

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

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Deangelo Benson A. Burrows, 40 of Rosebud Road, Fort Charlotte will be held on Saturday, December 30th, 2023, 10:00 a.m. at Shield of Faith Evangelistic, #80 Muttonfish Drive off Malcolm Road.

Officiating will be Bishop Dr. Christopher Burrows assisted by Rev. Dr. Elease Burrows & Pastor Lowell Burrows. Interment will follow in Lakeview Memorial Gardens & Mausoleum, John. F. Kenndey Drive & Gladstone Road.

Cherished memories will forever linger in the hearts of his parents: Esley and Barbara Burrows; wife: Charline Burrows; son: Deangelo Burrows Jr.; daughter: Chardae Burrows; step son: Zakari Canter; brothers: Esley Burrows Jr., Marvin, Valentino and Shaquielle Burrows; sisters: Charise Brown, Dominique Bain, Angel Burrows, Theadora Dawkins; brothers-in-law: Kenrick Brown and Darren Bain; sister-in-law: Hilary Burrows; nephews: Justin Brown, Kenrick Brown Jr., Quinzano Smith, Vernon Jones, Gabriel Sweeting, Zephanii Burrows and Marvin Burrows Jr.; nieces: Kenya Brown, Marvinthea, Miracle, Shaquel, Madison and Malaysia Burrows, Vernay Jones and Dakota Stuart; grandnephew: Carter Johnson; grandniece: Justiss Brown; aunts: Rosemary Newman-Dorival, Cynthia Newman-Newton, Monique Newman-Tinker, Patrice Johnson, Lisa Newman-Bethel, Nakola Stubbs, Thelma Newman, Linda Mortimer, Iguline Oliver, Paula Mitchel, Harriet Gibson, Ola Roxbury, Berylean, Glendina, Rose, Valderine, Barbara, Joyce and Elease Burrows; uncles: Corey, Alvin, Goliath, Christopher, Lloyd, Oral, Leviticus, Glen and Lenwood Burrows, Basil, Charles, Arthur, Anthony, Dwayne and Walter Newman, Perry Bethel, Don Tinker and George Dorival; granduncle: Godfrey Stuart; cousins: Shirley Brown, Sheena, Todd, Dodrick, Shorne, Peter and John Newton, Meka Newman-Cooper, Monique Dorival-Steele, Georgette Dorival-Hall, Baldwin, Kendra and Kenniqua Darling, Deandre, Precious, Shavon, Camille, Anton and Jayvon Johnson, Patrika Newman, Delvinique and Denaj Taylor, Steven Greenslade, Shanique Linden, Donnica and Terran Tinker, Kimbraé Bethell, Anthony, James and Melissa Bethel, Crystal Saunders, Jonathan and Shacarra Daxon, Kevesha and Ashley Malcolm, Shavalia Smith, Lashawnia and Dashae Lewis, Laquelle

and Lasanjay Brown, Kevin, Daniel, Leason, Lorenz, Leeon, Edwin, Samuel, Daran, Glenrease, Sanetra, Corderio, Valdez, Lenthus, Trevino, Jasmine, Kenrick, Laval, Lenora, and Demetrius Burrows, Romand, Rolando, Crystal, and Alexia Oliver, Dr. Yonia Farquharson, Yolanda Coakley, Merilyn Williams, Tamika Storr, Indira Rolle, Elecia Outten, Philippa Williams, Samantha Lowden, Lorenzo Woodside; a host of other relatives and friends including: Lashan Gardiner, Leisha Gibson, Tary Higgins, Theron Cochinamogulas, Vince Hanna, Steven Davis, Avard and Avery Cargill, Christopher Davis, Shantira Davis, Shadea Johnson, Cantrell Pinder, Demond Wood, Sarah Stuart and family, Paulette Dailey and family, Jennymae Higgins and family. Beatrice Coakley and family, Ministry of Works (Road and Parks) and family, Super wash family. Budget Foods, Mo, Nottage, Rosco, Shaquille and family, Hon. Marvin Dames (Former Member of Parliament), Hon. McKell Bonaby (Member of Parliament for Mount Moriah), the entire Yellow Elder and Rockcrusher family and others certainly not forgotten but too numerous to mention.

Viewing will be held in the Celestial Suite of Restview Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium Limited, Robinson & Soldier Roads on Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and again at the church on Saturday from 8:30 a.m. until service time.

Death Notice For

Bentley Clifford Hall, 90 of Pinta Close, Regency Park died at the Princess Maragaret Hospital on Tuesday December 26th, 2023. he is survived by his wife: Norma Hall; sons: Stanley & Andre Hall; daughters: Marie Galanis, Grace Dean, Margo Munnings & Norma Miller; numerous grandchildren & great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.

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

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Death Notices For Mary Elizabeth Ingraham, 79 Donna Elizabeth Taylor, 66 of Coral East Boulevard, Coral Harbour and formerly of Tarpum Bay, Eleuthera, bahamas died at her residence on Sunday, December 24th, 2023.

She is survived by her sons: William Ricadro Ingraham & James Edwards II; daughter: Roberta Brennen; grandchildren: DeNardo H.G. Brennen, Renail Lisa Ingraham & Shaquille R.H. Green and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.

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

Franklyn Vernon Josey, 67 of #4 Melon Court, Eastwood Estates died at the Princess Maragaret Hospital on Tuesday, December 26th, 2023.

He is survived by his sons: Damion Josey & Franklyn Josey Jr.; daughters: Latonya & Frankia Josey; sisters: Senior Officer Beverley Rolle & Monique Al-len; brothers: Bishop Arnold Josey, Pastor Steffon Josey & Prescott Allen; and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.

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

of Lightbourne Street, Yellow Elder died at the Princess Maragaret Hospital on Tuesday, December 26th, 2023.

She is survived by her mother: Dorothy Taylor; sons: Dario Armbrister & Nik-kita Taylor; daughters: Natasha Mortimer & Tracey Mortimer; sisters: Yvonne Taylor, Rosana Cambridge, Portia Hayes, Theresa Taylor & Bernadette Taylor; brothers: Leroy Taylor, Oswaldo Taylor & Perry Taylor; numerous grandchil-dren, nieces & nephews and a host of other relatives and friends too numer-ous to mention.

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

Geraldine Gerry Pyfrom-Charlton, 63 of Mauritios Ave, Elizabeth Estates and formerly of Bailey Town, Bimini died at her residence on Monday, December 25th, 2023.

She was predeceased by her mother: Generve Ellis; father: Eustace Charlton She is survived by her son: Anthon Pyfrom; sisters: Sandra Bastian, Christa Rolle, Ethel Charlton, Therese Charlton, Tresch, Joanne, Laverne Charlton; brothers: Sterling Charlton, Jeff Charlton & Vincent Charlton; uncles & aunts: Alexander, Gus, Vernon, Stephen, Theresa, Van, Renee, Micah, Father Simeon Roberts, Magdalene, Genty & Ray Murphy and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.

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

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Gladstone Boaz Mackey, 78 of Bouganvillea Boulevard, South Beach and formerly off James Cistern, Eleuthera died at his residence on Sunday, December 24th, 2023.

He is survived by his wife: Elizabeth Mackey; son: Quentin Mackey; adopted daughter: Tamara Mackey; sisters: Hartlyn Roberts, Patsy Musgrove & Sheila Henfield; brothers: Asa & Lester Mackey and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.

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

Ricardo Mott, 57 of #18 Taylor Street, Nassau Village died at the Princess Maragaret Hospital on Monday, December 25th, 2023.

Torvaz Latray Dames, 23 affectionately called “Pooks” of Wrights Lane, Fox Hill Road died at the Princess Maragaret Hospital on Sunday, December 24th, 2023.

He is survived by his mother: Amanda Browne; father: Kevin Dames; sons: Torvaz Dames Jr. & Tamari Dames; sisters: Barrnesha Flowers & Keisha Strachan; brothers: Kavaz Dames, Barrington Flowers & Torbarry Flowers and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.

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

Prince Ajore Ru’Lee Major, 1 year

He was predeceased by his parents: Larry & Doreen Mott.

of Tropical Gardens died at the Princess Maragaret Hospital on Saturday, December 16th, 2023.

He is survived by his wife: Charlene Mott; sons: Rico Mott, Ricardo Mott & Rashad Mott; daughters: Doreen Mott, Shanique Cooper, Rickicinna Mott, Doricka Mott & Christina Huie; sister: Faye Lewis, Makell McBride, Judy Mott & Eulease Munroe; brother: Harold, Treco, Anwar, Patrick Lewis Jr. & Nelson Scott and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.

Prince Ajore is survived by his mother: RudyAnn Clarke; father: Shadrach Major; sister: Shaddanie Major; brothers: Stepheno Clarke & Aumari Simms; grandparents: Eva Brown & Geronimo Major and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.

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

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

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Death Notice For

Mrs. Jeanette Atilus, 58

Mr. Fritzroy Carl Thompson, 64 affectionately called “Lover”

of Oval Court, Coral Gardens, Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bah will be held on Saturday, December 30th, 2023, 11:00 a.m. at The Chapel at Restview Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium Limited, #11-A Coral Road, Freeport, Grand Bahama. Officiating will be Rev. Paul of #10 Roubles Lane, Fortune Point, Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas Rolle. Cremation will follow. and formerly of Hanna Hill, Eight Mile Rock, Grand Bahama passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 27th, 2023 at Sunrise She was predeceased by her sister: Rosemary Prophete; brother: Bruce Medical, Freeport, Grand Bahama.

Prophete; niece: Christina Prophete.

He is survived by his loving wife: Tanya; children: Danielle aka “Lisa”, Precious memories will linger in the hearts of her husband: March Alexandria, Fritzroy Jr., Shantasia, Carliah aka “Kitty”, Rudolph and Antoine Salomon; daughter: Adriana Dieujuste; son: Marquezy Atilus; Brooklyn; 3 grandchildren: Mekhi, Dustin and Safari.; numerous grandchildren: Damonté abnd Damaya Hyler; sisters: Kerline Pierre, sisters, brothers, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and a host of other Suzette Prophete, and Lorene Prophete; brothers: Jacquelin Prophete relatives and friends. and Saintvil Prophete; numerous nieces including: Rose Bein-Aime, Wendica Beneas, Trevona Stubbs, Karen Prophete, Roland Prophete, Fritz was a loving husband, dedicated father, skilled entrepreneur Carly Prophete, Joann Prophete, and Fefe Prophete; numerous nephews and boating enthusiast. He will be remembered for his passion and including: Derek Prophete, Jeffery Jonn-Baptist, John Prophete, Ronald love for fishing.”

Prophete and Joel Prophete; numerous grandnieces: Rhanna BeinArrangements for the Funeral Service are being finalized and details Aime, Janaiya Thurston and a host of other relatives and friends. will be announced at a later date Viewing will be held in the “Celestial Suite” at Restview Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium Limited, #11-A Coral Road, Freeport, Grand Bahama on Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and the Chapel on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until service time.

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“WATCHING” THE NIGHT INTO A NEW YEAR

By ALESHA CADET Tribune Features Writer acadet@tribunemedia.net

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HERE are many Bahamians who grew up in Christian homes that never had to guess where they would be spending their New Year’s Eve.

The answer to that would always be in church, for the watch night service.

Even if only for the final hour of the old year, some Christians like to take the time to spend with family and friends during a church service to reflect on the past 12 months and prepare for the next year.

Tribune Religion asked a number of readers to share their watch night service experiences with us: “Even if I don’t physically attend, because thankfully a lot of churches have evolved into streaming their services live, I am going to be virtually viewing a watch night service in the effort to bring in the new year with some good old praise and worship,” said Shenika Taylor.

“I love the fancy dinners and parties, but there is something about a watch night service that brings me so much peace for the new year to come.”

Alexis Rolle said she loves the balance of attending a watch night service and taking part in the more secular festivities afterwards.

“My church doesn’t usually host a watch night service, but I always find one that does. This year I’ll be attending one of the Catholic churches,” she said.

“What I love about this service as well is walking into the church at 10pm and seeing the room jam-packed. That feeling is always the same for me: warm. I love seeing the number of people that make that kind of time to give God praise. Not saying you have to physically be in church to do this, but I just love experiencing it in person.”

Amanda Nixon said for a very long time all she ever did for New Year’s Eve was attend a watch night service.

“I mean, I had it so bad to the point where I was invited to

a wedding on New Year’s Eve and in the middle of the shindig I was watching my church’s service on my phone; I was tuned right in, multitasking. This is one tradition that I don’t mind being stuck on. It brings me joy,” she said.

Minister Felicia Archer of Fresh Fire Ministries said she believes the term “watch night” has been misinterpreted by many.

“When we hear the term ‘watch night’, people automatically assume it means to look out for the return of Jesus Christ or they think it is the ‘night’ He’s coming back. But watch night for people of faith simply means a time of coming

together to reflect, repent and renew,” she said.

Minister Archer said for her life is an interesting mixture of good and bad, victories and defeats, successes and failures, pain and joy, and with every year that comes to an end, we get the opportunity to look back and evaluate.

“It is a time to think about everything that you overcame, went through and conquered.

It is also a celebratory service and one of thanksgiving. It represents a time of giving thanks to God for the gift of life, and for the victories you have won in the past year. The Psalmist David has declared, ‘Oh, give thanks unto the Lord for He is good’. It is during this time

of thanksgiving that we come into realisation that we never would have made it throughout the year without the provision, protection and grace of God almighty. It is a time to thank God for personal victories and cooperate victories,” she said.

Minister Archer believes the watch night service is also a time of renewal and repentance of personal sins and shortcomings, and a time of renewing personal vows to the Lord.

Her advice for those who have never attended a watch night service is to listen carefully to the word of the Lord, the instructions and directions from the speaker.

According to the National Museum of African-American History and Culture, watch night or “Freedom’s Eve,” marks when African-Americans across the US watched and waited for the news of freedom.

Today, watch night is an annual New Year’s Eve tradition that includes the memory of slavery and freedom, reflections on faith, and celebration of community and strength.

A number of watch night services this Sunday include: Church of The Lord Jesu Temple’s “Transition 24”; Charisma Church’s “Charisma Night 2023” to feature Mr J, Unlimited Angel and Young Bubba; Freeport’s Calvary Temple’ “Watchman - What of the night 2024”, and Emerge Youth Church’s “Trusting The Process” watch night celebration to feature recording artist Nagia Sym.

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In a troubled world, Christians strive to put aside earthly worries on Christmas Eve IRAQI Christians attend a Christmas mass at the Mother Teresa Catholic Church in Basra, Iraq, Sunday, December 24, 2023.

Photo:Nabil al-Jurani/AP

By DAVID McHUGH, ABDUL RAHMAN SHAHEEN and SHAZIA BHATTI Associated Press CHRISTIANS around the world were striving on Christmas Eve to put aside the worries and fears of an unsettled, wartorn world as they prepared to celebrate the birth of Jesus of Nazareth.

Before leading Sunday Mass at St Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City, Cardinal Timothy Dolan reminded congregants to keep war-torn parts of the Middle East in their Christmas prayers.

“As we anticipate Christmas, our hearts always go to the holy land,” he said, referring to parts of Israel and the Palestinian territories. “The holy land is under a cloud, the holy land is suffering, the holy land is filled with violence and hatred and retribution. And this dulls and threatens to suffocate the joy of Christmas.”

Believers in Syria gathered in a country still suffering from the aftermath of a long civil war and suffocating economic blockade. Despite festive lights and Christmas decorations adorning houses and shopfronts in the capital Damascus, events in Gaza and ongoing battles in parts of the country have left the holiday atmosphere subdued.

In Yabroud, a city north of Damascus, worshippers gathered in the St Constantine and Helen Cathedral to enjoy Christmas carols sung by the Joy Choir from Damascus. “Everyone should try, with what the Lord has given them, to spread joy in order to help end this sorrow,” said Fadi Homsi, a member of the choir.

Prosperous, mostly secular Europe marked the holiday in historic cathedrals and brightly lit holiday markets, with an undertone of tension spread by the war in Gaza and by one

even closer to home in neighboring Ukraine. Wages that haven’t yet caught up with inflation dampened the mood during the pre-holiday shopping and dining season.

Sightseeing-only visits were barred at Germany’s landmark cathedral in Cologne and Christmas Eve worshippers faced security checks to get into midnight Mass there Sunday as police responded to indications of a potential attack. Still, officials urged people not to shy away from holiday celebrations out of fear.

Auxiliary Bishop Rolf Steinhaeuser greeted people attending services with a relaxed smile and an expression of thanks for police security efforts, a day after police descended on the cathedral and searched it with sniffer dogs. With several dozen officers on duty outside, he said it was “probably the

most secure church service in all of Germany.”

In Austria, police said they also were stepping up security around Vienna’s churches and Christmas markets, apparently responding to the same intelligence about a potential threat.

They did not give further information, but the dpa news agency reported without citing a source that the threat was from an Islamic extremist group.

Cologne’s towering cathedral, whose twin spires rise 515 feet high, is a major tourist destination visited by some 6 million people a year. It is home to the Shrine of the Three Kings, a gold- and silver-decorated casket said to contain the relics of the wise men described in the New Testament as paying homage to the newborn Jesus.

The European Union’s home affairs commissioner, Ylva Johansson, warned Dec. 5 that Europe faces a “huge risk

of terrorist attacks” over the Christmas holidays due to fallout from the war between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas. Johansson provided no details about any police or security information that might have led to her warning.

Ukraine is preparing to officially mark Christmas as a state holiday on Dec. 25 for the first time after moving the date in line with countries in Western Europe. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed legislation in July moving the holiday to Dec. 25 from Jan. 7, when it is observed by the Russian Orthodox Church and also by one of Ukraine’s two competing Orthodox churches. Some Eastern Orthodox churches continue to use the ancient Julian calendar, under which Christmas falls 13 days later.

A note attached to the law said its goal was to “abandon Russian heritage” and cited “the

desire of all Ukrainians to live their lives with their own traditions, holidays.”

“The nights before Christmas are the longest of the year.

However, the day has already begun to lengthen and the light has begun to prevail. The light grows stronger. Darkness will eventually lose. Evil will be defeated,” Zelenskyy said in a video address Sunday.

In Pakistan’s eastern Punjab province, Christians whose homes were destroyed or damaged by a Muslim mob in August celebrated against a background of fear in the city of Jaranwala.

Christians fled their homes to escape the attackers, returning to scenes of destruction.

Jaranwala resident Ratan Bhatti said Christmas won’t be like it used to be. “Every house used to be illuminated, decorated with stars,” he said.

“People are still in fear and grief.

Our biggest church was burnt. It is difficult to forget that day.”

The rampage was one of the most destructive attacks on Christians in Pakistan’s history and drew nationwide condemnation. The minority, who are among Pakistan’s poorest, face an increasingly intolerant atmosphere in the Muslim-majority nation where radical religious and sectarian groups have become more prominent.

Local priest Khalid Mukhtar said people in Jaranwala had yet to emerge from their trauma.

“We are yet to see the traditional spirit of Christmas. We are trying to motivate people to celebrate the festival with traditional fervor.”

“We are determined to celebrate it,” Mukhtar added.

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GOSPEL ARTIST TODD GALBERTH

GOSPEL ARTIST TYE TRIBBETT

MINISTER CARA T NEWTON

BISHOP DELTON FERNANDER

BISHOP LAMBERT GATES

GOSPEL ARTIST MELVIN CRISPELL III

Gospel stars Tye Tribbett and Todd Galberth to appear at final POPP conference

By JEFFARAH GIBSON Tribune Features Writer jgibson@tribunemedia.net AWARD-winning international gospel recording artist Tye Tribbett and his team, along with chart-topper Todd Galberth will make a special guest appearance at this year’s Power of Prayer & Praise Conference.

The conference is a signature event for Southland Cathedral Global Ministries and the brainchild of Senior Pastor Devard Francis, who has fiery passion to see people reach new levels in their worship experience.

The annual conference takes place from January 10 -14 and will be held under theme “The Power of the Promise".

Those who wish to go higher in their praise and worship life

are encouraged to come out during the event as it will be “the last of its kind as we know it,” said Minister Cara Newton.

According to Minister Newton, the event was conceptualised to reenergise, embolden, as well as empower those who may be feeling worn out in their faith. It’s for those who may have lost their gusto and need some help to keep going, she said.

“Pastor Devard came up with the concept of POPP as a kingdom kickstart to the year. By the end of the year many are spiritually depleted, stressed or dealing with the burdens of life itself. This conference is geared towards reminding us of and exercising the power of prayer and praise.”

This year, POPP will feature the ministries of speakers like Bishop Lambert Gates from Indiana, Indianapolis; Pastor Tolan Morgan from Detroit, Michigan; Bishop Rudolph McKissick from Jacksonville, Florida, and Nassau's very own Bishop Delton Fernander and Apostle Raymond Wells.

The Saturday midday session are aimed at music ministry leaders and workers, inclusive of worship leaders, praise teams, musicians, etcetera. The special guest presenter will be Minister Stephen Hurd from Washington, DC. There event will also feature a number of local and visiting psalmists who are known to “shift the atmosphere”, said Minister Newton.

Psalmists who will be participating in the free POPP conference nights are international gospel artists Le'Andria Johnson, Maranda Curtis, and Melvin Crispell III. The midnight “POPP-Up” opening night, which will take place at 11.30pm on January 9, will feature award-winning international gospel recording artists Tye Tribbett and Todd Galberth.

Local artists include Bishop Simeon Outten, Pastor Oslien Jadorte, Minister Newton, Davian Chase, Southland Music, Colyn Kristopher, Rashad Lynes, Le'Andria Smith and others. “(This is) a great way for everyone to jump-start the year.

POPP is about coming together to experience the power of

prayer and praise. So many testimonies have come out of past POPP conferences and with this finale, we're expecting even more,” said Minister Newton.

“We hope that lives are saved and changed for the better; that many will come to know Christ, and those that do know Him, will do so on another level. We also hope that all will see and appreciate that a Christian conference of this magnitude can do wonders in fostering unity within not just the church community, but the nation, thus fostering change throughout the world.”

The midnight POPP-Up opening is the only ticketed event. Tickets are $25 dollars in advance and $30 at the door.

To register, email southlandcathedral@gmail.com.