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Homegoing Celebration For
Melvin Johnson,19
of Wluff Road, will be held on Saturday, 1st January, 2022, 11:00 a.m. at at City of Israel International Covenant Church Lightbourne Avenue off Farrington Road, Rock Crusher, New Providence, Bahamas. Officiating will be The Most Reverend Dr. G. Elton Major Presiding Bishop Chief Apostle – CKKF/ Sr. Pastor and he will be assisted by other ministers of the gospel. Interment will follow in Southern Cemetery, Cowpen and Spikenard Roads.
Treasured Memories will always remain in the hearts of his father: Neil Johnson; mother: Melvern McPhee; brothers: Antonio Glinton, Trevor McPhee, Neil, O’Neil and O’Neo Johnson; sisters: Anthonique Glinton and Antoinette McPhee; uncles: Alfred, Daniel Johnson, Johnathan and Marvin McPhee, Troy Walkine, Trevor Williams; aunts: Pamela, Tiffany and Susan Johnson, Carnetta Gaitor, Debra Walker, Margo and Miling McPhee, Helen, Bloniva and Ivadell Walkine, Natasha Wright; grand uncles: Cecil Brown, Garnet Rolle, Kirk Davis, Lawrance McPhee; grand aunts: Veronica, Patricia, Linda and Tara Brown, Geneva Rose, Rochelle Davis, Harriet Kelly McPhee, Leanna Bowleg, Judy Carey Carey from Tapum Bay, Eleuthera; nephews: Kenton Arthur; nieces: Vantashia Hield, Treasure McPhee, and Davy Lightboure; 180 cousins including: Cleveland Walker, Terrelle, Shekinah and Caslan Gaitor, Tajana Albury, Saira, Daniel Jr. and Danielle Johnson Jr., Alfred McPhee Jr., Stacey Copper, Kelly Petty, Micheal, Michelle and Diana McPhee, Kenny St. Jacques, Harold, Jamaine, Dominic, Antonin, Keon, Amander, James, Cephas, Gabriella, Cecil and Latara Brown, Cecilia, Cleveland, Harold and Shawania McPhee, Ovando Woosdside, Kendrick and Keron Arthur, Jephthan Armbrister, Mario and Perry Farrington, Trevino Walkine, Kevin, Rochelle, Keva, Kendra, Kimberly and Kelly Stuart, Tavares Duncombe, Joanna, Diane, Bernadette, Raynette, Rashad, Romain, Leroy, Derick, Vanessa, Brandon, Brittany, Lionel Jr., Malik, and Garnet Rolle, Anthony and Tamika Adderley, Cyntych Davis, Andrew Cash, Urieka Curtis, Danna and Kevin Salable, Delicia Campbell, Raquell, Shantika, Tamiko, Larry, and Shanice Rose, Althea and Stephen King, Samantha and Dexter Carey, Keva Wallace, Reginald Joseph, Nardia and Nadeshia Glinton, Chelsea & Lee McIntosh; and a host of relatives and friends including: Jerome Rahming, Lauise Laing, Beryl Braynnen, Ruth Hanna, Andrea Foster, Mother Andrea Moncur, Brain Tappin, Andrew Campbell, Allison Anderson, David and Deandrea Lightbourn, Treco Francis, Ameila Hall, Emilio Beneby, Gabby, Pastor Keva Major, Brenda Bastian, Lionel, Nyoka, Demeatress and Charisse Rolle, Kendrisse Arthur, Carl Curry, Ms. Colleen, Marcia Ferguson, Pettianne Knowles, Raquel Petty, Gina Adderley, Davaughn Hield, Mariska Moncur, Charisma Tucker, Antonio Glinton Sr., Terry; Family, Leroy & Roger, Akiah and Akeisha Davis, Amanda Strupp, Terrance Davis; Family, Oraque Morris & Family, Latario Swain, Beanie-man, Kelly Sands, Latoya Archer & Family, The Balfour Family, The Reckly Family, The Minnis Family, The Browns’, Mcphees’, Rose, Cash, Arthur, Rolles’, Davis, Saymour, Wrights, Kings, Walkine, Bowe’s, Fritz, Laing, Mitchelle, Bodie, S.C. McPherson Junior High Family, The City of Israel Family, Faith Holiness Family, Discipleship Outreach Kingdom Minister Family, Wulff Road Family and the Constituency of Centerville. Viewing will be held in the “Garden of Eden Suite” at St Ambrose Funeral Home, #34 Arundel Street on Thursday, 30th – Friday, 31st December, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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Memorial Service For
Harrison Wellington Smith, 58 affectionately called
“Harry” “Dirty Harry”
cousins including: Mercedes and Sanjay Collie, Ivanique and Alfanique, Eltaro, Sharma, Nicole, Sonia, Edricika, Rudy, Arthur, Golda, Larouch, Alexandrio, Gerald, Teria, Dwayne, Marsha, Nicholas, Julian, Monique, Odessa, Begitta, Sharon, Howard, Lillian, Jackie, Tarsha, Freeman, Tonia, Carl, Brenda, Prietta, Maxwell and Rasta Willie; extended family: Mr. & Mrs. Terrence Brown, Mr. & Mrs. James Jones, Sheldon Bodie, Eddie Banister, Lenwood and Hecky Greene, Delroy Pelican and Winston Pinder; other relatives and friends: of the Smith Hill Community, the Bluff Community and the entire Mangrove Cay Community. If by chance we inadvertently left your name off the list we do sincerely and humbly apologize to you.
Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at THE CHAPEL OF MEMORIES THE NEW COMMONWEALTH FUNERAL HOME INDEPENDENCE DRIVE (TODAY) Thursday from 9:30 a resident of South Beach Estates and formerly of Smiths a.m. to service time. Hill, Andros, who died on Wednesday, November 24th, 2021 at the Princess Margaret Hospital will be held on (TODAY) Death Notice For Thursday, December 30th, 2021 at The Chapel Of Memories Independence Drive. Bishop Ian Braithwaite will Mary Anna Tucker, 82 officiate. Cremation will follow. Harrison is predeceased by his grandfather: Theophilus Smith; grand mother: Myrtis Smith; father: Daniel Smith Sr.; brother: Clayton Smith. Left to cherish his fondest memories are his mother: Mrs. Winifred Morley-Bastian; adopted mother: Ms. Norma Rolle; siblings: Vernell, McArthur, Daniel, Franklyn and DeAngelo Smith, Marvin and Davaughn Gibson; 13 nephews: Tavaughn, Brian, Byron, Andre, Avian Daniel, Isaiah, Jerek, Kayshawn, Keasean, Liam, Daniel Jr. and Jahaaz; 10 nieces: Desirae, Deandra, Teache, Clayteisha, Tamia, Simone, Celeste, Skii, Kayshan and Rachel; 10 uncles: Calvin and Eldridge Morley, Grandville Collie, Sidney Stuart, Alfred Kemp Sr. Pastor Elijah Ferguson, Pastor Henry Bullard, Samuel, Eric and Sherrington Smith; 12 aunts: Patricia Collie, Cheryl Kemp, Curlean Morley, Annie Lloyd, Pricilla Ferguson, Arlean Smith, Cheryl and Rehersa Smith, Punchita, Cicley, Katherine and Claudette Smith; fiancée: Carolyn McIntosh; numerous
a resident of Fresh Creek, Andros and formerly of Man Of War Sound, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Thursday, December 23, 2021. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to THE NEW COMMONWEALTH FUNERAL HOME and will be announced at a later date.
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Death Notices FREDERICK FORSWORTH MORLEY, 79
PEARLEY MAE EDGECOMBE, 59
of Freeman Smith Subdivision, Gleniston Gardens and formerly of George Town, Exuma, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Saturday, 25th December, 2021.
of Center Drive, Miller’s Heights and formerly of Big Pond, died at her residence on Monday, 27th December, 2021.
He is survived by his Wife: Wendy Patricia Morley; Sons: John (Olive), Ian (Nicole), Donahue (Monique), Ashley (Angela), Theodore (Belinda) (pre-deceased), Timmie, Marcus (Tabatha) (pre-deceased), and Lavardis (Maggie) Morley; Daughters: Peachette and Chaz (Kwame) Morley-Smith; Sister: Angela McPhee; Brothers: Douglas (USA), Creswell (Ula), Cyril (Vernice) and Daniel (Sonia) Morley; Brothers-in-law: Cecil Boyd, Israel Hall and Rudolph (Judyann) Ferguson; Sister-in-law: Delores Butler; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
She is survived by two (2) Sons: Dennis Sturrup Jr. and Jeremy Sturrup; three (3) Daughters: Shantelle Rolle, Denise (Pealunn) Richardson & Quetelle Sturrup; six (6) Sisters: Judy Simon, Donna Patton, Delores Gardiner, Jacqueline Rolle, Nicola & Keisha Edgecombe; five (5) Brothers: Bursil & Dino Rolle, Patrick, Gino and Johnny Edgecombe; seven (7) Grandchildren: Patranique, Pealunn Jr., Omari, Asia, Paige-Danae, Jaylynn and D’naja; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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Death Notice For Alan Lovell Harvey, 77
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Death Notice For
Jane McDermid Wiberg
April 23, 1939-December 22, 2021 of West Bay Street, Nassau, The Bahamas passed away at home, peacefully in his sleep on Monday, 20th December, 2021 after a short illness. He is survived by his wife, Dianne Harvey; brothers, Archibald and Norman (Eileen) Harvey of Gourock, Scotland; sons, Mark Harvey (Nicole) of Skaneateles, NY and Scott Harvey (Jessica) of Twickenham, England; grandsons, Jack Harvey of Skaneateles and Fynn Harvey of Twickenham, England; granddaughter, Taylor Harvey of Skaneateles; stepson, Christopher Dunkley of Nassau; mother-in-law, Ernestine “Teenie” Jones; brother-inlaw, Ron Jones of Freeport; his first wife, Terry Harvey of Survey, England; cousins, Bobby Harvey of Balloch, Dunbartonshire, Scotland and Joan Harvey of Glasgow, Scotland and nieces, Arvil O’Donnell and Yvonne Ewing of Gourock, Scotland. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date as most of his family live abroad. Arrangements by Kemp’s Funeral Home Limited.
The family of Mrs. JANE WIBERG announce with sorrow, the passing of their beloved wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, sister and aunt. Mrs. Wiberg passed away peacefully in her home. Most recently an avid patron of the National Art Gallery of the Bahamas Mrs. Wiberg will also be remembered as the holder of 25 National Ladies Singles Tennis Championships, manager of Cable Beach Manor and as wife of Consul General (retired) for Sweden, Mr. Anders Wiberg. Mrs. Wiberg was a gifted hostess and will be remembered for her generous hospitality and for the parties and receptions held at her beloved Palmeiras. Jane is remembered by her many friends as an energetic, cheerful, positive-thinking, and motivating companion. A stoic who never complained, she may be remembered by many for her strength of character, work ethic, determination and grit. She will be missed but lives on in her children and grandchildren. Mrs. Wiberg is survived by her husband of over 55 years Mr. Anders Wiberg, her four children: Ann, John, Eric and James; son-in-law Atle Bekken, daughters-in-law Sophia and Lynette Wiberg and brothers John McDermid and Ralph McDermid, Jr. She is survived by eleven grandchildren Oscar, Wilhelm, and Axel Wachtmeister, Saoirse and Åke Wiberg, Felix Wiberg, Oliver and Isabelle Wiberg, and Anders, Elizabeth, and Alexander Wiberg. The family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to Ms. Gillian Byles, Dr. Theodore Turnquest, Dr. Angela Kuntz and to Dr. Margo Munroe.
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Death Notice For Wendell Clifford Sands, 91
of Blair Estates, Nassau, The Bahamas passed away after a short illness on 22nd December, 2021 at Doctors Hospital, Collins Avenue, Nassau. of the Eastern Road, Nassau, New Providence, The Bahamas died at her residence on Wednesday, 15th December, 2021. Mrs. Knowles was the Founder and Proprietor of Lorene’s, Nassau. She is survived by her daughter, Victoria Knowles of Spanish Wells, The Bahamas , nieces Maria Pinder and Irene Butler; brothers-in-law, Percival (Percy) Knowles and Emerson Knowles, sisters-in-law, Shirley Knowles and Lady Holly Knowles, Margo Knowles and a host of other relatives and friends. Special thanks to her caregivers, Ed and Tess Cabardo.
Wendell is survived by his wife, Angela; children, Timothy, Elizabeth and James; daughter-in-law, Sharon; grandchildren, Megan Weech, husband (Walter Weech) Chelsea Roberts, husband (Andrew Roberts); great grands, Madison and Isabella Weech; great great grands, Zayn Weech; brother-in-law, Mark Gates; sister-in-law, Ynes Sands and many other nephews, nieces and cousins too numerous to mention. A special thanks to Dr. Agretta Eneas-Carey along with nurse Sandra Clarke, WT H Stuart Personal/Home Care & Assisted Living Services especially Donna Brown, as well as Blessed Beginnings Nursing Services and the staff of Doctors Hospital who all assisted in the care of daddy right up to the end. Also a special thanks to Uncle Mark Gates in assisting with the writing of this obituary.
Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
Funeral arrangements to be announced.
Arrangements by Kemp’s Funeral Home Limited.
Arrangements by Kemp’s Funeral Home Limited.
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Graveside Service For
Philip Winston Dorsett, 70
of Cambridge Road, Nassau East will be held on Friday, December 31st 2021, 9:00 a.m at Lakeview Memorial Gardens Mausoleums John F. Kennedy Drive Nassau, Bahamas. Officiating will be Pastor Leonard Roberts.
cousins: Andrew Pedican Family Clyde Pedican JR, Keith (combie) Chrislyn Benjamin (husband) Peter Benjamin, Carl, Colin, Cleve Saunders, Inderia, Roshan, Ravi Noronha, John, Ian Hilton, Ken, Harrison Lockhart, Cecile Dames, Philippa Sumlin, Erica Materre, Laverne, Cecilee Hilton, Janet, Eulie Kelly, Lloyd Hutchinson, Dr. Mandy Abigail Pedican, Mrs. Gwen Mcdeigan and Family, Elvaro Hanchell JR, The children of the late Dora Stuart, Mrs. Ella Whifield, The family of the late Thomas Gibson of Bluff, Eleuthera, The Armbrister Family, Newry and Lenny Neely, Italia Russel, Dorothy Rahming, Iva Cooper Family, Ruth Cox Family, Raquel, Catherine, Lisa, Lynette, Leslie, Heidi, Zenia, Pastor Leonard Roberts, Members of Grace Peace Methodist Church. Price Shane Stubbs; other relatives friends including: Angie, Darlene, Nadine, Nicky Saunders, Mrs. Anit Bernard, Langton Eva Hilton, Marsha Hill and Family from Hollywood Florida, John Burrows, Bishop Victor Johnson and Family, Allan Minus, Kate Eddison Hanchell, Adena Olga, Cora, Moya, Florida Young, Mrs. Ruby Clarke, Max & Mrs. Alice Seymour, Mrs. Joyce, Thelma Neely, Karen Smith. Mrs. Keva Lawrence, Mrs. Archer, Meredith Carter Family, Lynder Adderley, Clarice Wood, Brenda Musgrove, Valrie Saunders and Family, The Children of the late Nellie Johnson and the Community of the Bluff Eleuthera; caretakers: Nurses Joseth Lockhart, Shelly Price and Shane Stubbs, The community ofChippingham Nassau, Mrs. Hynah Major and family, The Henderson, Bullard, Scavella and Neely Families.
Left to cherish his memories are his sons: Mr. Algernon Dorsett (wife) Sonia Dorsett. Mr Philip Dorsett JR (wife) Dr. Dionne Dorsett, Mr Randol Dorsett (wife) Nolette Dorsett, Mr. Alonza Dorsett; grandchildren: Algernon Dorsett JR, Ariyah Dorsett, Leslie-Danielle, Dorsett, Katie-Elizabeth Dorsett, Julie-Ann Dorsett, Randol Dorsett JR, Grayson Dorsett; Viewing will be held at the Serenity Suite at Restview sisters: Joyann Dorsett, Lillian Hutchinson; former wife: Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium Limited, Robinson Mrs. Thecla Dorsett; aunts: Mrs. Sylvia Price, Mrs. Alma and Soldier Roads on (TODAY) Thursday from 10:00 a.m. Perry; uncles: Cecil Hilton, Spurgeon Hilton; numerous at 6:00 p.m.
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Albena Mae Seymour, 78
of Yellow Elder Gardens Graham Drive died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Monday, December 27th, 2021. She is survived by her son: Michael Anthony Seymour; daughters: Carla Denise Seymour & Hazel Maureen Seymour; sister: Sheva Webb; brothers: Levy & Cleophis Webb and other relatives and friends. Arrangements for the funeral service are being finalized and details will be announced at a future date.
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Death Notices For Mr. Daniel Theophilus Rudolph Clarke, 82
Mrs. Rosie Nell Russell, 85
of #120 Date Corner North, Pioneers Loop, Freeport, Grand Bahama and formerly of Moss Town, Exuma died at the Rand Memorial Hospital, Freeport, Grand Bahama on Sunday, December 26, 2021.
of #61 A Gladstone Terrace, Freeport, Grand Bahama and formerly of Sweetings Cay, Grand Bahama died at the Rand Memorial Hospital, Freeport, Grand Bahama on Tuesday, December 28, 2021.
He is predeceased by his wife: Ruby DeveauxClarke.
She is survived by her daughters: Dorothy Russell, Norma Davis, Beverley Russell, Melvise McKenzie, Sheryl Bastain and Pandora Bethel; sons: Gladstone, Gilbert, Godfrey and Anthony Russell; sisters: Eudell and Evelyn Roberts; brother: Victor Roberts; numerous Grandchildren; nieces; nephews and cousins and other relatives and friends.
He is survived by his children: Rochelle Clarke, Marsha Clarke-Smith, Corine Rahming, Enderlyn Gains, Blossum Williams, Betty Francis, Wesley Munroe, Wilson Toussaint, Portia Arthur and Erica Clarke-Jean; sisters: Barbara Dorsette and Ismae Culmer; numerous Grandchildren including: Kendrid Shawn Smith and a host of other relatives and friends. Arrangements for the funeral service are being finalized and details will be announced at a future date.
Arrangements for the funeral service are being finalized and details will be announced at a future date.
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Mr. Dennis Lloyd Knowles, 73
of Redland Acres died at his residence on Sunday, December 26th, 2021. of Holmes Rock, Grand Bahama died at the Rand Memorial Hospital Freeport, Grand Bahama on Saturday, December 11, 2021.
He is survived by his sister: Lekisha Patrice, Collie Williams; brother: Stephen Fynes and other relatives and friends.
of #4 Condo Apartments, Freeport, Grand Bahama and formerly of Ontario, Canada died at his residence on Monday, December 27, 2021.
She is survived by her father: George Baptiste; mother: Patrice Baptiste; sisters: Georgia Baptiste, Megan Outten and Tatiana Campbell; brother: George Baptiste; nieces: Georgianae Baptiste and Khandi Outten; nephews: King Outten and Khazi Outten and a host of other relatives and friends.
Arrangements for the funeral service are being finalized and details will be announced at a future date.
He is predeceased by his son: Keith B. Knowles.
Arrangements for the funeral service are being finalized and details will be announced at a future date.
He is survived by his daughter: Cynthia-Lin Knowles; son: Byron L. Knowles; sister: Melony Knowles; brothers: Ronald H. Knowles and Ira Knowles; grandson: Keith D. Knowles; niece: Kaarisa Knowles; nephews: Irvin Knowles and Jesse Knowles and other relatives and friends. Arrangements for the funeral service are being finalized and details will be announced at a future date.
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Memorial Service for NORMAN WHITFIELD BECKFORD, 97 of Hill Street, Seven Hills Estates, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 6th, 2022, at All Saints Anglican Church, All Saints Way, Joans Heights. Officiating will be Reverend Canon S. Sebastian Campbell, assisted by Rev. Fr. Berkley Smith & Rev. Fr. Rodney Burrows. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Gardens, Soldier Road. Due to current Government regulations in respect of Covid-19, masks and physical distancing are required. Graveside attendance is limited to thirty (30) persons. Norman is preceded in death by his Wife: Annie Elizabeth Beckford (nee Gibson); Sons: Mark Anthony, Eddie, and Kenneth; and Daughter: Norma Beckford. Left to cherish Norman’s memories are his Daughters: Lerlene Walcott, Linda Dean, Ann-Marie Major, Sherry Beneby, Hilly Harper, and Zener Beckford-Gibson; Adopted Daughters: Judy Deleveaux, Cleo Williams, and Janet McDonald; Sons: Eugene and Andrew Beckford; Sons-inLaw: Todd Beneby and Brian Harper; Daughter-in-law: Yasmarie Beckford; Grand Children: Kelvin and Kirkwood Moss; Mark Beckford, Anzelina Davis, Marvin and Devon Dean, Terrell McKenzie, Ja’Ann and Gerald Major; Michael and Aaron Beckford; Deandra Martin, Tiarre Newbold, Bronia Beckford; Britney-Simone Jeffrey and ShelbyNicole Beneby, Eugene and Mark Beckford, Rayon Jeffrey, Kaiden McCartney, Antoinette Moss, Auturo Bethel, Duane Bethel, Turkessa Deleveaux, Toriano and Kareem Roberts; Great-grandchildren: Tenyon Beckford, Rasheed, Trenton and Karel Dean, Diara and Aaliyah Dean, Olivia Beckford, Eugene and Mark Anthony, Elijah Romain, Marque, Kyshanti, Travon, Alayah, Marque Beckford, Keleighanna Moss, Tayjha Deleveaux, Tuere Arnett, Deja Bethel and Torianna Roberts; Nieces and Nephews: Robert and Evangeline Cox, Ernest and Era Gibson, Gertrude Gibson, Laura Roberts Florence Kemp, Betty Major, Eugene Patrick, Andrew, Hallam and Timothy Gibson, Ruthmae Elliott, Curlene Mounts, Clara Smith, Myra Cooper, Gary, Jeffrey, Randy and Richard Cooper, Earlin, Fenton, Lynden, Trevor, Dion Williams and Nicolette Pulfer, the children of Rachel Cooper and Eugene Gibson Sr.; Numerous other close relatives and friends including: The Children of Madeline Palacious, Vita Beckford Roker, and Maggie Beckford, Reverend Canon S. Sebastian & Mrs. Campbell, Fr. Stephan Davies and Family, Fr. Smith and family, members of the All Saints Anglican Church, Mr. & Mrs. Leonard Knowles and family, Mrs. Ruth Smith, Mrs. Ruth Adderley, Ms. Ruby Hepburn, Ms. Janet Nixon, Ms. Abigail Babbs, Ms. Joycelyn Rahming and family, Mr. & Mrs. Charles B. Zonicle and family, Mrs
& Mrs. Marcian Dorsette and family, Mrs. Remilda Sweeting and family, Pastor and Mrs. Neville Scavella, Dr. Paul and Mrs. Joan Scavella and officers and members of the Centerville Seventh-Day Aventist Church, Pastor Jerome & Theresa Kite, Mrs. Scharlene Bucci, Mr. Gordon Wong, Mr. Alfred Adderley and family, Sherrece Colebrooke and family; Special thanks to: Dr. Kevin Moss, Dr. Dane Bowe, Dr. Leon Dupuch and Mrs. Irene Williams; Special Seven Hills family: Stephen Lightbourn, Michael Bowleg, Charles and Jerome Richardson, Lynden Hepburn, Lynden Miller, Marvin and Kevin Ferguson, Junior and Patrick Wright, Joel and Patrick Seymour, DJ Joe Kolz, Troy and Trevor Thompson, Mighty Moncur, Shervin Armbrister, Quinten Bain, Monty Pinder, Revis, and Keith Stubbs, Lernix, Doyle Wright and the entire Seven Hills Estates community. May His Soul Rest in Peace! Friends may pay their last respects at Bethel Brothers Morticians & Crematorium, #44 Nassau Street, on Wednesday January 5th from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Death Notice for CLARESE WOODSIDE JONES, 71
of Malcolm Allotment West and formerly of Staniard Creek, Andros, died on Friday, December 24th, 2021. She is survived by her Husband: Walter Jones; Daughters: Shenique and Akeria Jones; Sons: Jamal, Jermaine, and Jerome Jones; Sister: Norma Woodside; Grand Children: Aquilla Cleare-Hall and Jaiden Jones; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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Private Graveside Funeral Service for PASTOR BRENDA ELOISE MAYCOCK, 74 of Marathon Estates, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 5th, 2022, at Woodlawn Gardens, Soldier Road. Officiating will be Pastor Marie Neilly. Due to current Government regulations in respect of Covid-19, masks and physical distancing are required. Graveside attendance is limited to thirty (30) persons. We Honour the memories of those who predeceased Pastor Maycock. Her Father: Sherwood Bruceman Sweeting; Mother: Evangelist Mother Louise R. Sweeting; Brother: Elder Kilroy Wilson; Sisters: Qwendolyn “Gwenie” Newton, Shirley Woodside, Patsy Sweeting, and Pearl Turnquest; Daughter: Kera Maycock; and Granddaughter: Shameka Natasha Stubbs. Continuous heartfelt memories will forever be with Husband: Merlin Philip Maycock; Son: Adrian Delaney (Nichelle); Daughters: Marilyn Culmer-McLeod (Richard Deceased), Prescola Davis (Henry), Marisa Rolle, Nicola Arnett, Erica Arnett, Ukisha Maycock; Grandchildren: Krista Stubbs, Reyernaldo Delva (Shaema) and N’Nhyn Fernander; Lakishna Taylor (Gilchris), Chavaz Davis and Alexis Davis, Cleveland Rolle, Jr., Clarissa Thompson (Matthew) and Cletrea Rolle, Andre’ and Anielle Delaney, Trey Arnett, Latoya Stubbs and Keora Munroe, Alleahyr Johnson, Jamaal Major and Belle Dream Pinder; Great Grandchildren: Officer Renisha Stubbs, Krishton Stubbs, (Soyini “Zoey”), Kevin Jr. and Kevinique (Twins), K’Vonya and K’Vanya (Twins) and Akelyus Davis; Athena and Briesis Delva; Kylah Taylor; Sapphyre, Omari and Samari (Twins) and Nessiah Thompson; Great-Great Grandchildren: Dae’Jah Dean, Sa’Miyah Davis, Alaina Stubbs and Harmony Davis; Siblings: Kathleen “Kay” Evans, Evangelist Mother Betty Duncombe (Suffragan Bishop George – Deceased), Yvonne E. Woods (Craig), Yourlander “Thora” Sweeting, Elder Bruceman (Bruce) Sweeting (Leona), Sheila Johnson (Joseph – Deceased), Ruthmae Sweeting-Bain (Pastor Bain); Adopted Sisters: Pastor Ann Rolle, Pamela Duncanson, JP; Aunt: Rozelda Rigby (Franklyn); Uncles: Rollis Cooper (England) and Clayton Cooper (Andros); In-Laws: Jacqueline Wilson, Mavis Rolle (Hallan), Mary Wells (Jimmy), Moody Maycock (Princess), Dwight Maycock (Maria), Toya Maycock-Johnson (Hansan), Noel Maycock, Abraham Lincoln Maycock and Rev. Patrick Maycock; Nieces and Nephews: Beatrice Woodside, Orfilio Taylor, Richard Rolle, Pastor Portia Ferguson (Pastor Patrick), Denise Ingraham (Adalbert), Yvette McPhee (Wilfred), Pastor Tameka Moxey, J.P., Georgette Duncombe, Tinessa Sweeting-Diallo (Karim), Shapetra Sweeting-Lewis, Kim Duncombe, Autherine Hanna (Michael), Lorna Thompson (Winston), Deidre Adderley (Clinton Perez), Errolee
Conliffe, Tabitha Newbold (Raynard), Dr. Kim Scriven, Lavelle Weir (Don), Tiffany Johnson, Craig A. Woods, II, Gianni M. Woods (Melissa), Maxwell (Selena) and Ricardo (Tanya) Glinton, Kendal, Kingsley, Kenneth (Natasha), Deacon Tyrone (Minister Derith), Kevin, and Kendrick Wilson; Antoine Duncombe (Rebekka), George Duncombe (Quetell), William “Greg” Bethel, D’Angelo and Maleek Sweeting, Marlon Johnson; Grand and Great Grand Nieces and Nephews: Alexandria and Allexes Duncombe; Alexandria, Cailyn and Raelyn Woods; Antoine, Jr. and Antonique Duncombe; Sheneicia and Anna Beth Moxey; Nehemiah and Weinsworth Armaly, Jr.; Marlon Duncombe, Jr., Patrick Jr., Khambrell and Travell Ferguson; Aniah Ingraham; Joshua, Justin, and Jessica Duncombe; Keja and Khaden Lewis; Najala and Thornell Sweeting; Kamrin Lewis, D’Antae Sweeting; Monique, Travis, Regan, Kingsley, Jr., Rose, Mario, Taj, Kamari, Ricardo, Jr., Ricardo, Ricquille, Richard, Cody, Kendrea, Kenise, Kinesha, Taylah, Kenneth, Jr., Sasha, Tyarra, Terra, Tyrone, Jr., Tariq, Anthia, Kendrick, Jr., Mark Demeritte, Rashad Sweeting, and Kiley Wilson; Godchildren: Danté Forbes, Joshua Duncombe and Antonique Duncombe; Spiritual Daughters: Armourbearer Pastor Antoinette Miller, Pastor Claudell Farrington, Pastor Marie Neilly, Edith Neilly, Prophetess Albertha Williams, Prophetess Mattie Nottage; Additionally, a multitude of other Relatives, Special Friends and Communities namely: Pastor Daisy Mae McKenzie; Natasha and Gabriela Bastian, Kevin Wilson, Shonario Pinder, Janet Delaney of Miami, Florida, Anthony Delaney, Patrick Delaney of Baltimore, Maryland, Darcy, Danika and Dominica Delaney, Apostle Edison Nottage (Prophetess Mattie Nottage), Esthermae Sturrup of Freeport, Precious Brown-Gemedy of Tampa, Florida, Gwendolyn Green of Freeport, Grand Bahama, Crystal Young, Sis Berlene Eldon of The Current, Eleuthera, Leslyn Fountain, Ingrid Storr, The Miller Family (Antoinette), Cleveland Rolle Sr., Mother Sylvia Rolle, Family of the late Pastor Lily and Roland Knowles, Elder Garth Johnson and Family, Family of the late Field Evangelist Arnette Cooper, Evangelist Maria King and Family, Leslie Sweeting and Family, Andrew Sweeting and Family, Suffragan Bishop Ezekiel Munnings and Family, Dr. Cypriann Strachan, Dr. Fox, Nurses and Staff of Javon Medical, Doctors Hospital Staff inclusive of Doctor’s Davis, Bonimy, Rolle, Nurses and the Patients Advocate Team, Pastor, Officers and Members of Little Jerusalem Apostolic Ministries, Citi (Bahamas) Staff, Evangelist Mother Julia Huyler and Family, Shavonne Rolle, Judy Cash, Eloise Miller, Dewitt and Minister Naomi Knowles and Family, Fred Cooper (Jackie), Stephanie Johnson and Family, Mother Ionie Huyler and Family, Minister Veronica Farrington, The BTCC Council, Diocesan Bishop Ellis Farrington and the TMI Family, The Delaporte Community including the Kerr, Sears and Kemp Families, Pastor Ednol and Mrs. Cash, Deacon Derek Glico and the Bluff Community, Deacon Wade Higgs and Lower Bogue Community, Jane and Jan Sawyer and the Harbour Island Community, Deacon Earmily Munroe and the Current Island Community also Ruth Smith and the Dundas Town, Abaco Community. All Blood Donors who unselfishly donated blood during her hospitalization. May Her Soul Rest in Peace! Friends may pay their last respects at Little Jerusalem Apostolic Church, Delaporte, on Tuesday January 4th from 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m.
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Requiem Mass for ELSWORTH ‘Onnie’ POITIER, 84 of Dumfries, Cat Island, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 5th, 2022, at St. Agnes Church, Lewis Street and Balliou Hill Road. Officiating will be The Venerable Keith N. Cartwright assisted by Rev’d Fr. Ruel J. Strachan. Interment will follow in Lakeview Memorial Gardens & Mausoleums, John F. Kennedy Drive. Due to current Government regulations in respect of Covid-19, masks and physical distancing are required. Graveside attendance is limited to thirty (30) persons. Elsworth is survived by his Daughter: Elaine Poitier-Jones; Grandchild: Jasmine Poitier-Jones; Son-In-Law: Vincent Jones; Stepchildren: Richard, Leon, and Annie Clarke; Sister: Marionette Poitier-Bethel; Nieces: Carla Poitier, Sylvia Poitier, Vera Poitier-Chase, Cynthia PoitierGibson, Dr. Evalina Poitier-Bestman, Marina Stubbs, Betty Bell, Eliza Bellizre, Patsy Dames; Nephews: Mark Poitier, Keith Poitier, David Poitier, James Poitier, David Williams, Kerry Poitier, Brandon Poitier, Kenyan McDonald, Eris Moncur (Janet), Albert Stubbs, Samuel Newton, Thomas Ambrose (of Abaco), Anthony Dawkins; Sisters-in-Law: Evida Poitier, Fannie Poiter; Cousins: Patrice Poitier-Wright (Andre) & Family; Sheri-Poitier-Rolle (Steve) & Family; Andra Poitier-Coleby (Kendrick) & Family; Michael “Tinny” Armbrister & Family; Laura Dean-Miller & Family; Descendants of Ada King & Family; Descendants of Beatrice Stubbs & Family; Descendants of Winifred King & Family; Descendants of Freddie Poitier & Family; Janet Poitier; Other Relatives & Friends: Sir Sidney Poitier (Beverly Hills); Pamela Poitier; Beverly PoitierHenderson; Sherry, Anika & Sydney Poitier; Doreatha Poitier; Thomas, Cyril Poitier, Rosalyn Poitier Hadley; David, Vincent & Mark Williams, Anita Williams Thomas, Viola Williams, Nora Williams; Jeffery & Cedric Coachman; Jasmine Tunsil; Stacia Chase, Dr. Tanya Chase, Dwayne Gibson, Brando Gibson, Garvin Gibson; Charles Williams Jr., Baronhawk Poitier Williams, Yeshiva, Saundreyah & Helena Williams, Jaxine Wolfe, Deborah Poitier, Jesse Poitier, Sylvia Poitier (Deerfield Beach, Fl.) Rev./Dr. Zenobia Poitier Anderson, Faye Munnings, Lowell Poitier, Rev. David Poitier, Stan Burnside, Stephanie Poitier, Vanesta Poitier, & Patrick Poitier, Bruno Poitier, Eugene Cooper and Michael Hepburn; Beryl Bonimy & Family; Zilpha Campbell & Family; Rose Campbell & Family; Beautiny King & Family; Rev. Edmund Stubbs & Family; Paul King & Family; Britton Bonimy & Family; Katie Thurston
& Family; Families of the late Uncles Reginald Poitier, Campbell Poitier, Hartman Poitier, Harcourt Poitier, Britton Poitier & Gladstone Poitier; Families of the late Aunts Bloneva Poitier Monroe, Albertha Poitier Duncombe, Margaret Josephine Poitier McKinney, Bernice Poitier Blatche. & Caroline Poitier Burnside; The Entire Communities of Dumfries, Arthurs Town, and Wilson Bay; and other relatives and friends too numerous to mention. May His Soul Rest in Peace! Friends may pay their last respects at Bethel Brothers Morticians & Crematorium, #44 Nassau Street, on Tuesday January 4th from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m.
Death Notice for LOUISE GEORGIANNA McPHEE, 92
of Pink Cassia Avenue, Garden Hills #2, died at her residence on Sunday, December 26th, 2021. She is survived by her Daughters: Agnes Miller, LaDonna Rolle, Karen McPhee-Laing, Sharlene McPhee, and Deborah Dixon; Sons: Randolph, Kevin, Stephen, Neville, and Andrew McPhee; Aunt: Phyliss Kelly; 30 Grand Children; Numerous Great Grand Children, and Great Great Grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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Ret’d Male Nursing Officer II, DeVAUGHAN PAUL WILLIAMS, 64 of Misty Gardens, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Friday, December 17th, 2021. He is survived by his Sister: Deborah Williams; Brothers: Joseph ‘Kevin’ Williams and Donavan Williams; Aunt: Rachel Edwards; Uncle: Alverstone Edwards; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
DRUSCILLA “Lue” FERGUSON, 94
GEORGE RICKFORD ALBURY, 80
of Mall Road, Soldier Road and formerly of Georgetown, Exuma, died at her residence on Friday, December 24th, 2021.
of Harbour Island, died at his residence on Saturday, December 18th, 2021.
She is survived by her Daughters: Sonia Adderley and Cheryl Hepburn; Son: Terrance Wallace; Grand Children: Demarco Adderley, Dimitri, Kendal, and Kendalique Humes, Devante Knowles, and Rechad Jones; Great Grandchildren: Kade and Taeryn Adderley, Larry Sparks, and Jeremy Jackson; Sister: Emma Braynen; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
He is survived by his Daughters: Nadene Charlton (Stan) and Tanya Glinton (Ricardo); Sons: Quentin Albury (AnnaMarie), Shane Albury (Kenris) and Rick Albury (Sherolyn); Son-in-law: Phillip Laramore; Sister: Theresa Fairweather; Grand Aunt: Barbara Woods; 17 Grand Children; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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REVEREND ZEPHANIAH NATHANIEL NEWBOLD, 73 of Malcolm Road West and formerly of Cat Island, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Wednesday, December 22nd, 2021. He is survived by his Daughter: Annea Newbold; Sons: Adonis, Zephrick, Allessandro, Donnie Sr., and Gline Newbold; Brothers: Charles, William, and Harrison Newbold; Adopted Brother: Joseph Williams; Sisters: Vernetta Stubbs, Cleora Mackey, Patricia Demerite, Susan Fowler and Portia Newbold; 12 Grand Children; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
AUDRIE THERESA MINNIS, 76
SANDRA LOUISE PINDER, 60
of Bristol Road, Nassau East, died at her residence on Saturday, December 25th, 2021.
of Pinewood Gardens, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Friday, December 24th, 2021.
She is survived by her Husband: Rawson Holland Minnis Sr.; Daughter: Roslyn Annette Minnis; Sons: Rawson Holland Minnis Jr. and Ryan Christopher Minnis; Grand Children: Ari Hinsey, Aundre Minnis, and Alexis Parker; Sisters: Lillian McPhee, Geraldine Smith, and Francisca Moss; Brother: Ollan Johnson; and a host of other relatives and friends.
She is survived by her Son: Andre Broomfield; Sisters: Susan Lightbourn and Elizabeth Williams; Brothers: Allan, Douglas, Steven, Michael, Trevor, and Derik Pinder; Aunt: Sylvia Bethel; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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Funeral Service for PCO Deacon Emerson Joshua Jones, 58 Of Golden Gates #2, will be held on Friday, December 31st, 2021, 10:00 a.m. at Golden Gates World Outreach Ministries, on Carmichael Road, Nassau Bahamas. Officiating will be Archbishop Ross L. Davis, OBE.D.D., assisted Pastor Trent Davis D.D. and other Minister of the Gospel. Interment will follow in the Woodlawn Gardens Cemetery, Woodlawn Way and Soldier Roads, Nassau Bahamas. Left to cherish his memories are his Wife: Portia Jones, Sons: Chavano and Deangelo Jones, Daughters: Kristal and Emernique Jones, Sisters: Delores Rolle and Trina Hanna, Brothers: Winston, Willis and Andrew Jones, Sisters-in-law: Rose and Minera Jones, Lorretta Storr, Maydon Butler, Thelma Storr, and Patricia Storr (Common Law), Grand Children: Shadnea, Joshua, Liam, and Danias, Brother-in Laws: Charlie, Herchell and Gregory Storr, Ulrich Butler, Aunts: Gwendolyn Hammerton, Virginia Jones, Ingrid Bethel, Pastor Judy Bethel, Uncles: Errol Bethel, Hensel Kemp, Grand Aunts: Sylvia Bethel, Lenny Bethel, and Rosenell Forbes, Nieces: Karen Rolle, Kayla Wallace, Tamara Bethel, Tiffany Aranha, Dellarese Mackey, Monique Bowe, Matrika Brice, Curtika Armbrister, Laronda Jones, Rochristna Jones, Stacey Hanna, Samantha Grant, Deandrea Williams, Neutra Jaspard, Valarie Jones, Shawanda Jones, Barbara Thompson, Rebecca Burrows, Tesa Ash, Michelle Storr, Darlene Butler, Claudine, Laverne, Charmaine, Britney, Sharlea, Patricka, Charlene, Glenda, Felicia and Samantha, Vernita, Marilyn, Opral, Latoya Storr, Tara, Samantha, Tamara, and Tameka Storr, and Laurene Tucke, Nephews: Luchanna, Roshan, Wayne, Hugh, Jeremiah, Urich, Tamal, Jarred Jones, Shammah Hanna, Georrary Woodside, Kevin Ward, Israel Wallace, Franco Moncur, Fabian Aranha, Vincent Mackey, Christopher Bowe, Nekeino Brice, Kevin Armbrister, Sylvano Williams, Jack Gaspard, Siegfried Grant, Barry Thompson, Densil Burrows, Jonathon Ash, Terrence Storr, Alphege and Salathiel Butler, Wilton and Anwar Ash, Cameron, Marlon and Carone, Troy, Dwayne, Dario, Andrew, Marcus Charone Storr, Antonio Storr, Warren Storr, Lawrence Storr, Numerous Grand Nieces and Nephews - Too numerous to mention Host of Other Relatives and Friends: Ivan McPhee and the entire McPhee family, the entire Bethel family, Reverend Catherine Nairn and family, the entire Jones family, Armetta Stubbs and family, Godfrey Rolle and the entire Rolle family, the Green family, Curline Forbes and the entire Forbes family, Cecil Longley and family the Davis Family, Rev. William Pennerman and the entire Pennerman family, Bishop Hubert Kemp and the entire Kemp family, Fr. Roderick Bain and the Bain family, the Strachan family, Magistrate Linda Virgill and family, Gloria Williams
and family, Samantha Rahming and family, Dr. Hasting Johnson and the medical team at HMP, PO Mackey, Fr. Sebastian Campbell and family, Irma and Max Walkins and family, Nelson Clarke & family, the entire Storr family, Michelle Higgs and family, Vernita Edgecombe and family, Nathonya Hinsey and family, the community of Lisbon Creek, the Pinder family, the community of Grants Settlement, Helen Ferguson and family, Kevin Lockhart and family, Commissioner Charles Murphy, Acting Commissioner Insp. John Thompson, The Squad of 1987, and the entire Bahamas Department of Correctional Service including the Administrative Staff and especially the Medical Department, the entire church family of Golden Gates Assembly especially the Men’s Ministry, Usherboard and the Prayer Team, Dr. Charles Johnson and his medical team. May His Soul Rest in Peace! Please forgive us if we inadvertently excluded your name. We thank everyone for your prayers and support during this time. Relatives and friends may pay their last respects in the “Rudolph Pratt Memorial Suite” at Amethyst Memorial, #534 East Street South (opposite Fresh Auto Car Lot) on Thursday, December 30th, 2021, from 11: 00a.m to 6:00p.m. Due to current Government regulations in respect of Covid-19, masks and social distancing are required and will be strictly enforced. There will be no viewing at the church.
Death Notice Eric Oral Marshall Sr., 40 of Bark, North Andros, died at Princess Margaret Hospital on Wednesday December 22nd, 2021. He is survived by his Wife: Nickytress Marshall, Son: Eric Marshall Jr., Daughter: Peaches Marshall, parents: Beatrice & Chester Marshall, sisters: Lanir & Sherese Marshall, Brother: Chester Marshall Jr., Numerous Nieces & Nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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Funeral Service for Katisha Shenntia Coakley-Cayard, 39
Bahamas.
Fresh Auto Car Lot) on Friday, December 31st, 2021, from 11:00a.m to 6:00p.m. Due to current Government regulations in respect of Covid-19, masks and social distancing are required and will be strictly enforced. There will be no viewing at the cemetery.
Of #72 Cordeaux Avenue, will be held on Saturday, January 1st, 2021, 11:00 a.m. at Alpha and Omega Pentecostal Faith Church, Carmichael Road, Nassau, Bahamas. Officiating will be Dr. William Alexander & Pennerman Sr., assisted by other minister of the gospel. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Gardens, Soldier Road, Nassau,
Left to cherish her memories are her Husband: Onail Cayard, Son: Israel Cartwrigh, Daughter: Faye Brown, Mother: Patricia Rolle, Sisters: Katisha Rolle, Kalicia Rolle, Brothers: Calton Rolle Jr., Grandmother: Audrey Rolls, Aunts: Paula Bowleg, Sandra Coakley, Princess O’Brien,ShaniaRolle,Uncle: Leslie Bowleg, Nieces: Natalia & Kayla, Kailyn Miller, Shaquonya Adderley, Shaqae Butler, Nephew: Calton Rolle III, other Siblings: Devon Miller, George Dorillew, D’Andra Rolle, Lavinia Knowles, Kissie Rolle-Wilson, Makeisha, Michelle, Megan Newton, and Tiandra Minnis, stepchildren: Oneil, Arnold, Deonte, Taneil Cayard, Nicarra Johnson, mother in-law: Urelean Cayard, Sister in-law: Jayden Jules, Rayma V. Barrett, Raynell Adderley and Delores Morley, Brother in-law: Roosevelt & Ottnee Cayard, Aaron Hanna & Marvin Williams, Step grand-children: Oniya & Damari Cayard, Grandaunts: Blonera Poitier, Merlis Sweeting, Granduncle: William Coakley, Cousins: Theresa Brown (Florida), Genera Morley, Janet Williams of North Carolina, Pastor Susan Pennerman, Michelle Lewis, Shon Missick, Sonjia Miller, Sophia Moore, Vanda, Theophilus, Rudolph, Travis Coakley, Ken Mulingo, Bridgette Wright, Ranise Miller, Shanette, Sherwin, Terricita Brennen, Christopher, Anthony, Angela, Marva, Mario, Broquill Poitier, Shawndale, Glendale, Stephen & Shoniqua Miller, Curtis, Edwin, Jerry, Troy & Mark Coakley of Orlando, Debora Russell of Abaco, and a host of other Relatives and Friends including the descendants of William and Victoria Coakley from Calabash Bay, Andros, Arlington, Eula, Kenya, Venessa and Dorian McIntosh of Mastic Point, Andros, William, Shon, Tishelle, Taron & Een Pennerman, Sergio Missick, Michael & Michaella Lewis, KathrynAnn Mills the class of 2000 C.C. Sweeting Sr. High, Walter Moore, Beatrice Smith and family, Marilyn Neymore and family; Godparents: Andrey Woodside, Debora Dames, Sheva Rolle, Lajara Kelly Richelle Brown, Tanyinka Adderley, Clintnessa Walker, Andrea Johnson, Shantell Fawkes, Keva Brown, Samantha Roach, Sheniqua Fox, the Higher Ground Ministry Church Family, Nicole Knowles and family, Evena Belton. May Her Soul Rest in Peace! Please forgive us if we inadvertently excluded your name. We thank everyone for your prayers and support during this time. Relatives and friends may pay their last respects in the “Rudolph Pratt Memorial Suite” at Amethyst Memorial, #534 East Street South (opposite
Death Notices Tanya Yvonne Taylor Of Finlayson Street, Bain Town, died at her residence on Thursday, December 23rd, 2021.
friends.
She is survived by her parents, Cleotha Pratt & Alfred Taylor; 2 brothers, Troy Johnson & Alfred Taylor Jr.; Sister, Sheander Pratt, Ashley Johnson, Remilda Johnson & Cherish Johnson; and numerous aunts and uncles, other relatives, and
Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
Shelly Candice Roberts, 54 Of #3 Stew Fish Road, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Tuesday, December 28th, 2021. She is survived by her Husband: Wayne Roberts, Daughter: Candice Rolle, Brother: Troy Cardinal Green, Sister: Nadine DeCosta and numerous aunts and uncles, other relatives, and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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Delano Shervin Demeritte, 46
Irma Armbrister, 90
a resident of Stew Fish Drive off Carmichael Road who passed on Sunday, November 28, 2021 will be held on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, 11:00 a.m. at St. Agnes Anglican Church Cemetery, Nassau and Meeting Streets. Officiating will be The Venerable Keith N. Cartwright. Prior to service Cremation was held. Due to Government COVID-19 regulations attendance at the Graveside Service is Limited. Face Masks and social distance will be enforced. He is survived by his daughter: Heaven Demeritte; son: Delano Demeritte Jr.; estranged wife: Shannon Moxey Demeritte; brothers: Kino Rolle, Dervin Demeritte, Jamaal Demeritte and Gladstone Evans; sisters: Anthnee Moss, Portia Sweeting, Aaliyah Demeritte and Alicia Demeritte; aunts: Fredericka Wallace, Elizabeth (Charles) McKenzie, Hazel and Sandra Demeritte, Angela Demeritte and Veronica Demeritte; uncles: Harcourt Morris and Dave Adderley; cousins: Decarlo Kerr, Alexandria Campbell, Lashan Kerr, Tomiko and Deborah Wallace, Latoya McCartney and many other relatives and friends including: the Bamboo Shack family and the Dean Street family. Very special thanks to Island Luck for their awesome support during our time of bereavement. We would like to thank everyone for their support and prayers. May his soul continue to Rest in Peace. There will be no viewing Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Butlers’ Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Ernest and York Streets.
of Shirley and Maud Streets, formerly of Steventon, Exuma, passed peacefully at The Princess Margaret Hospital on Friday, December 24, 2021. She is survived by her children: Clarice Allen, Roland Armbrister, Judy Cartwright and Charity Armbrister; six grandchildren, nine greatgrandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Final arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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Funeral Service for ERROL PHILIP SANDS, 80 will be held on Friday December 31st, 2021 at St. Luke’s Anglican Church, Rock Sound, Eleuthera at 10:00 a.m.
Gone But Never Forgotten
Born: March 25, 1928 St. Mary’s, Jamaica
Passed: December 19, 2021 Nassau, N.P., The Bahamas
Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
Errol’s legacy will forever linger in the hearts of his Wife of 59 years: Hazel Sands; Sons: Roscoe and Marlon Sands; Daughters: Karen, Alva and Monique Sands, Tiffini Jones and Camille Bryan; Brother: Jack Hilton; Grandchildren: Fantisha Mitchell, Krisspin, Alvanique, Adrian, Cordero, Jasma, Rustovia, Zaria, Ruscovinique, Telisha, Tianna, Marleah, Marlon Jr., Brandon and Turissa Sands, Kenneisha and Tiara Jones, Blair Cargill; 9 Great Grandchildren: Shania Morley, Kennedy Lewis, Taylor Mitchell, Blair Cargill Jr., Audley IV and Jah’mari Kemp, Laithan Rolle, Terrel and Terron Davis; Aunts: Pastor Irene Russell, Minnie Hall and Beverly Brown all of Nassau; Brothers-in-Law: Livingston Rolle (Freeport) and Samuel Williams (Nassau); Sisters-in-Law: Frances Rolle and Betty Sands both of Nassau; Son-in-Law: Kenneth Jones and Omar Bryan; Grandson-in-Law: Pastor O’Neil Mitchell; Daughters-in-Law: Carmetta, Jackie, and Shantel Sands; Nieces and Nephews: Paula (Don) Maples, Sandra Rolle-Rahming, Pastor Dennis (Delcina) Lafernier, Allison (Bertram) Taylor, Doyle (Betty) Russell, Kenneth (Youge) Kinard, Kim (Terry) Duncombe, Randy (Allison) Lafernier, Audrey (Leroy) Dames, Brenda (Ray) North, Gina and Jennifer Adderley, Jermaine (Beatrice) Hall, Cherise (George) Johnson, Sheena Turnquest, Shawn, Dario and Shane Williams, Tiffany Woodside, Sheena Rolle, Lakeisha Burroughs, Hosea (Sanovia) Hilton, Jeanette Hilton, Chuck (Yvette) Sands, Donna (Kendal) Munroe. Cousins: Kernita Sands, Jackie Symonette & family, Helen Davis & family, Cranston (Michelle) Curry & family, Rochelle (Anthony) Bethel & family, Florence Hart & family, Phillip (Zeta) Sands, Colleen, Lisa, Sharmaine, Phillip, Ryan, O’Neil, Theresa Saunders, Swanson (Joyce) Brown, Kevin (Joyce) Brown, Garth (Neka) Brown, Darnell Knowles, Robert and the Maynard family, Warren Knowles, Ruth Stubbs, Christine Toote & family, Godfrey (Helen) Deveaux & family, Edward Patton & family. Other relatives & Friends: Jerry Sands, Whitney Woodside & family, Erma Sands & family, Gloria McSweeney & family, Winifred Hall & family, Cynthia Gibson & family, Andrew (Sarah) Sturrup, Claudia Sands & family, Roland Ferguson & family, Patricia (Andy) Kemp & family, Cyril Hall & family, Robyn Curry, Jasmin Sands, Avis Pyfrom & family, Stafford (Mona) Leary, Carolyn Ferguson, Angela Leary & family, Theophilis Morley, Fr. Bradley Miller & family, Ray (Betty) Carey & family, Yvonne, Joy and Joey Carey, Kendal and David Sands, Tony Symonette & family, Dr. Smith, Mildred Bethel, Leotha Tynes, Leonard Leary, Celeste Stubbs, Perry Goodman, Rachel Goodman & family, Daphne Flores, Dell Thompson, Silcious Thompson & family, Staford Leary & family, Willie Knowles & family, Mr. Edgar Symonette & family, Joan Hilton & family, Leon Stubbs & family, Harry Horton & family, Mr. Frank Hall & family, Dennis Carey & family, Mr. & Mrs. Reggie Knowles & family, Supt. Dornell Knowles & family and the entire community of Rock Sound, Eleuthera. Viewing will be held in the Hope Room at the Freedom Memorial Center, in Rock Sound (TODAY) Thursday, 30th December, 2021 from 9:00 a.m and 5:00 p.m.
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Memorial Service for Ivan Carey; 3 Daughters-in-law: Vernita Roxbury, Sheryl, and Donnell KENNETH R. CAREY Carey; 22 Grandchildren: Newton Jr. (Anthonia), Raquel, Devano, August 6, 1941- December 16, 2021
Will be held on Thursday, December 30th, 2021 at 7PM Victory Baptist Church, Seabreeze, Nassau Zoom Meeting ID: 977 4980 3392 Zoom Password: memorial Officiating: Pastor Ivan K. Carey Assisted By: Atwell Ferguson and Ivan Carey Jr.
Funeral Service for KENNETH R. CAREY Will be held on Sunday, January 2nd, 2022 at Church, Tarpum Bay, Eleuthera. Officiating: - President, Bahamas Conference of the Christopher Neely - Ministerial Moderator, Assisted By: Pastor Ivan K. Carey.
1PM at Wesley Methodist Rev. L. Carla R. Culmer Methodist Church, Rev. South Eleuthera Region.
Facebook Live: Freedom Memorial Center He was predeceased by his parents: William Albert Carey and Olive Carey; 3 Brothers: Otis, Charles Leo, and Wesley Carey; 2 Sisters: Hilda and Enid; 2 Children (twins): Kendrick and Kendal Carey. His memory will forever be cherished by his wife of 55 years: Jacqueline Bethell Carey; 4 Children: Newton Roxbury Sr., Kenneth Jr., Cyril, and
Davante, Shavante, and Kendrick Roxbury; McKia (Peter) Davidson, Kenrece Carey, Jacqueline (Edward) Loney, Shanell, and Mckayla Carey; Cyril Jr., Cyriah, Cyran, Cayden, Zaron, Zyhrissa, and Cayle Carey; Ivan Jr. (Vanessa), Tiffany, Samantha, and Tanesha Carey; 13 Great-grand children: Lionel Miller, Payton Roxbury, Delano Adderley Jr., Omari Ferguson, A’mahni Roxbury; Sophia, Ariana, Sebastian, and Jasper Davidson; Eliana and Elyssa Loney; Chloe and Emma Carey; 1 Sister: Carolyn Carey; 2 Brothers: Eugene and John Carey; 5 Sisters-in-law: Margaret and Christine Carey, Vange Minnis, Gloria, and Lorraine Bethell; 1 Brother-in-law: Philip Bethell. Numerous nieces and nephews: namely Timbert, Mary Knowles, Fay, Linda, Renee, Norman, Dewy, Yvonne Ingraham, Paulette Rahming, John D, Christopher, Baldwin, Ella Farrington, Betty, Jackie, Sandra, Terrance Carey, John Edgar, Charles, Michael, Leo Jr., Derek, Ricardo, Susan, Barbara, Kathy, Lateasha, James, Audrey, Peter, Michelle, Janice, Mark, Charlene, Helena, Kevin, Ian, Brian; Geanette, Carolyn, Lester, Claudette, Megan, and Albert Carey, Karen Kitchen, Angelique, Tony, Niles, Chuck and Andy Bethell, Viola Knowles, Stephanie Sturrup, Tasha, Bertram, and Patrick Johnson, Trevor, Kenny, Mary and Peter Grist Jr., Tammy Miller, Wilfred Jr., and Monique Minnis, Valentino, Sophia, and Crystal Bethel, Darrin, Nadia, and Keifer. A host of other relatives and friends including: Dewitt, Iris, Kathleen, Romanda, Bert, Betty, Cyril, Gertrude, Phyllis, Rosie, Arthur Jr., Lillian, Annie, Joseph, Daphne, Juan Carey and family, The children of the late William ‘Bill’ Carey and The children of the late Jennie Cartwright, The Carey and Allen family of Tarpum Bay, Reginald and Eugene Knowles, Gertrude Colebrooke, Betty Allen, Albert Carey, Shirley Cartwright, Rochel Belarmino, Shanique Mitchell, Velma Ferguson and family, Stanley Hepburn, Nathaniel and Ethel Thompson, Eltamese Carey, Claudia Sands, Florence Morley, Dorothea Fernie, Parinell Sands, Trevor Pyfrom, Ethel Knowles, Marie Ingraham, Stephanie Harding, Ascension Methodist Church, Victory Baptist Church, Wesley Methodist Church, Rhodes Memorial Methodist Church, Bahamas Conference of the Methodist Church, Staff and customers of Kenneth’s Food Store #1 and #2, Staff and customers of Pineapple Air Ltd., Staff and customers of Cyril’s Variety Store, Management of Golden Gates Supermarket, Pinder Tile, Bahama Eats, ASA H. Pritchard, The D’Albenas Agency, Lowes Wholesale, Lightbourne Trading, Bahamas Wholesale Agencies, Thompson Trading, Island Wholesale, Milo Butler and Sons, Bahamas Food Services, DayBreak, Tarpum Bay Community, The Coconut Grove Community, The Prince Charles Community and other friends too numerous to mention. Viewing will be held in the Garden of Precious Memories at Freedom Memorial Center in Rock Sound on Friday, 31st December, 2021 from 9:00 a.m and 5:00 p.m. and at the Church on Saturday at 7pm until service time on Sunday.
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Funeral Service for DEMIETRE VERNET BROWN, 46
Fierra, Elizabeth Payne & Family, Rick, Nikia Gomez & Family, Sabrina Walkes, Erica Bonaby, Shantell Major, Marie Adderley, Sure Alarm, Eric & Susan Hepburn, The Morris Family, Sandilands Rehabilitation Centre Housekeeping Department, Wendy Bain & Family, Standard Services, Kelly’s Plumbing Department, New Light Ministries, other relatives and friends too numerous to mention. Last respects was held on Wednesday at Sunset Mortuary #50 Mt. Rose Avenue, opposite St. George’s Anglican Church.
Death Notice for Will be held (TODAY) Thursday, December 30, 2021, at 11:00a.m. New Light Ministries, Faith Avenue, Nassau, Bahamas. Officiating will be Reverend Antontio Beckford and other Ministers of the Gospel. Interment will be Woodlawn Gardens. Left to cherish his memories are his Parents: Garnet & Sheron Brown; 1 Son: Khai Brown; 1 Brother: Teaco Brown; 3 Sisters: Nora Brown, Shantell Bevans & Santoisha Brown; 1 Brother-InLaw: Glenford Bevans; 1 Sister-In-Law: Fiona Brown; Nieces: Seanique Munnings & Shalayah Davis; Nephews: Zion Culmer, Te’Andre Brown & Tristen Hanna; Aunts: Ruth Clarke, Stephanie Bodie, Sandra Johnson; Uncles: Alonza Pratt, Rudolph Brown, Franklyn Rox, Kermit Harris Smith, Tyrone & Erskine Johnson; 1 Grand Aunt: Farnette Albury; Cousins: Otis, Tanya & Lavardo Major, Leading Seaman Carrington Bodie, Romeika Harris, Sharmaine & Sharon Smith, Leandra Clarke, Shadeice Sinclair, Leon Clarke Jr., Deangelo Johnson, McCara Bowles, Jania Davis, Kopano & Equa Harris Smith, Urshala Pennerman, Jay Bodie, Kelso Johnson. Special Friend: Chavonya Morris; Other Relatives & Friends: Pandora Gordon & Family, Higgs Clan, Sawyer Clan, Albury Clan, Mildred Roberts & Family, Brian Williams, Valance Frazer & Family, Reckley, Dewitt Brown & Family, Geno Ford, Mary Farrington & Family, Edna, the Moskos, Tyrone, Ms. Knowles, Miriam Moss & Family, Terry Major & Family, Rommie
DAVID ALFRED “Chubby” GRAY SR., 37 A Resident of Eckell Close, Montel Montel Heights. Died at the Princess Maragret Hospital on Thursday, 23rd December 2021. Left to cherish his memories are his Mother: Estella Gray; 4 Children: Davianna, Davinique, Dvaricka, David Gray Jr.; Fiancé: Edricka Burrows; 9 Sisters: Nadia Wallace, Natasha Gray, Peatra Curry, Shandia Ward, Cuelissa Rolle, Charmaine, Cindy, Crystal Morley, Lakela Parker; 10 Brothers: Akeem Smith, Ronald Mackey, Giovanni Hepburn, Aaron, Calvin, Alvin Morley, Andy Noralus, Don Johnson, Brian Lloyd and Nixon Orelhomme; 15 Aunts and 10 Uncles. A host of other relatives and friends to be announced at a later date. Funeral Services is being handled by Sunset Mortuary & Crematorium to be mentioned at a later date.
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of Minnie Street, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Saturday, 25th December, 2021. She is survived by her 4 sons, Brian Fernander, Delano Fernander, Craven Maycock, Reo Bodie; 2 daughters, Devaine Fernander, Deresha Bodie; Father, Patrick Maycock Sr.; Fiancé, Dale Isaacs; and a host of other relatives and friends who will be announced at a later date. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Evergreen Mortuary, Parkgate Road.
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Minister Mother Rebecca Davidson, 80
Shantell Keisha Whylly, 39
of Strachan Corner and formerly of Lovely Bay, Acklins, of Summerset Estates died at her residence on Saturday, December 25, 2021. died at her residence on Sunday, December 26, 2021. She is survived by 3 sons: Derick Moxey, Pastor U. Alexander and Solomon Davidson; 5 daughters: Cindy, Theresa, Iona, Ruthmae and Carolyn Davidson; 2 sisters: Hazel Leadon and Minister Edith Forbes; and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
She is survived by her mother: Michelle Forbes; siblings: Winston Whylly, Lauren Ferguson, Warren Ferguson and Raquel Whylly; nephew: Laterio Ewing; 4 aunts and uncles and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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MICHAEL ALEXANDER “Sir Mollie” KNOWLES, SR., 78
Erneisha Ernest, Elijah, Cedron, Laban, Islam. Host of other relatives and friends: Overseer Orthneil and Justice of the Peace Carolyn Humes and family, The Robinsons Family, Sherell Watkins Family, Foster and Family, Jerome and Family, Jodi Johnson, Deralyn Caine, The Lloyd Family, Hill York Limited Family, Rupert Dean Lane Family and Friends, The Bahamas Softball League, South Beach Dominoes family and friends, The Nurses and Doctors of PMH, Harold Road Union Baptist Church Family, the entire Grand Cay and Pastel Gardens Family. Friends may pay their last respects at Demeritte’s Funeral Home, Market Street, on Wednesday, January 5, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m.
a resident of #12 Pastel Gardens, Faith Avenue, will be held at Harold Road Union Baptist Church, Harold Road, on Thursday, January 6, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Overseer Orthneil Humes, assisted by Pastor Carolyn Humes. Interment follows in Southern Cemetery, Cowpen & Spikenard Roads.
Left to cherish his memories are his Wife: Merril Eudane Knowles; Children, 6 daughters; Heather Rolle, Liana Knowles (deceased) Ronoka Russell, Tamara & Michaella Knowles, Myra Knowles Beaveridge, 3 sons: Brooks McIntosh, Michael Knowles Jr. and Brentin Bain (adopted son); 9 grandchildren: Javante, Destiny, Jordon Knowles, Russley, Rashae McKenzie, Lamece, Astaria Rolle, Tiana Knowles, Mathiene McIntosh Jr.; 3 Great Grand Children: Julien, Javani Knowles, Blayre Edgecombe. Daughter In- Law: Raquel Curry McIntosh, Son In-Law: Lemuel Rolle, Gordon Beaveridge. One Sister: Joan Knowles. Brother and Sisters-in-Law: Blanche Campbell, Evie Forbes, Deangelo and Dolly Garnuette, Delorese Rolle, Steven and Charlotte Mitchell, Alzona, Oatman McIntosh. Numerous Nieces and Nephews: Tekenia Taylor, Latrell Sands, Larry Ferguson and family, Bradley Ferguson, Brian Ferguson, Al Ferguson, Denise and Deneil Ferguson, Patricia Bain and Family, Yvonne Knowles, Ruthnell Rolle, Damaris Dawkins, Margo Ramsey, Terrance Charlton, Brendalee Forbes, Karen Deveaux, Prescolla and Andrea Bonaby, Makeisha Saunders, Dedrick Ingraham, Bernadette, Yvette Williams and family, Quinton, Tanya, Toya, Taniecia, August, Joshua Campbell, Shannay Bullard, Barbie,
Death Notice for REV. VERONICA RIGBY, 78
a resident of Godet Avenue & formerly of Chesters, Acklins, died at her residence on Wednesday, 22nd December 2021. She is survived by her children, Mrs. Charlene Bethel, Mr. Papito Rigby, 2nd, Miss. Terese Rigby, Mrs. Sherrene Rigby-Branch, Mrs. Valencia Rigby-Lockhart, and Mr. Sterling Rigby; One brother: Mr. E. George Moss; numerous grandchildren, nieces & nephews & a host of other relatives & friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
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ANTHONY WILFRED CLEARE, 64
MIRIAM ARNETT, 90
a resident of Peter Street, died at PMH a resident of Anderson Street, off East on Monday, December 27, 2021. Street & formerly of San Salvador, died at PMH on Thursday, December 23, He is survived by his wife: Rosetta 2021. Cleare; 1 daughter: Qutille Knowles; 4 sons: Tristan & Trevor Cleare, Sean She is survived by her 2 sons: Jerome & Antonio Knowles; numerous (Antionette) & Christopher Young; 1 grand children; 3 sisters: Winifred daughter: Monique Moree; 14 grand Stubbs, Clarice & Shelly Cleare; 4 children; 2 sisters: Esther Thompson brothers: Romeo, Keith, Harris & & Mearil Hinzey; 1 brother: Pastor Henry Cleare; numerous nieces & Frederick Arnett; numerous nieces & nephews & a host of other relatives nephews & a host of other relatives & & friends. friends.
DANISE DARLENE CHRISTIE, 52 a resident of Windsor Lane, East, died at her residence on Saturday, December 25, 2021.
She is survived by her 3 daughters: Delshanice, Zarhya & Delleah Christie; 1 son: Carlos Coakley; 2 grand children: Kayden Ingraham & Teddy Rolle; 3 sisters: Braquel, Arlete & Telesha Sands; 3 brothers: Jestan & Marvin Sands & Joey Bethel; 2 aunts: Linda Ford & Corolyn Ford of New York; 4 uncles: Eddie, Keith, Mario & Andy Ford; numerous nieces & nephews Funeral arrangements will be announced Funeral arrangements will be announced & a host of other relatives & friends. later. later. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
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KARIN ALEXANDRIA MOSS, 40
HARRY PAUL MUNROE, 58
a resident of #38 Acklins Street, died at her residence on of Blue Hill Road & Dunmore Street & formerly of Southside, Thursday, December 16, 2021. Exuma died at PMH on Monday, December 27, 2021. She is survived by her mother: Pauline Crawley; father: Fred Moss; 2 daughters: Jade Dean & Sapphire Moss; 1 son: Brian He is survived by his 2 daughters: Vanda & Crystal Sands; 2 Moss; 1 grandchild: Armani Rodgers: 5 sisters: Mearlita sons: Antoine Munroe & Javargo Sands; numerous Knowles, Keva Harper, Mia Moss, Tamara Ferguson & grandchildren; 4 sisters: Brenda Bullard, Laverne Munroe, Deshon Moss; 4 brothers: Duran & Dorol Moss, Kevin Moss Sybilene Munroe & Patricia Warner; 2 aunts: Curlene Major & Bernard Crawley; numerous nieces & nephews & a host of & Nathalie Evans; 3 uncles: Wilfred Ferguson, Arlington & Alfred Munroe; sister-in-law: Mildred Hepburn; numerous other relatives & friends. nieces & nephews & a host of other relatives & friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
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IN MIDST OF PANDEMIC, BELIEVERS FIND ALTERNATIVES TO WATCH NIGHT SERVICE By JEFFARAH GIBSON Tribune Features Writer jgibson@tribunemedia.net
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HE fourth wave of the COVID19 pandemic in the Bahamas has not only rained down on the Junkanoo parades and put a damper on New Year’s Eve festivities, but it is also impacting the Christian tradition of attending watch night services in church on Friday night. Some Bahamians said out of caution they may simply abandon the tradition and instead opt for more creative ways to cross over into the new year while still putting a focus on their faith. Emile Darling, a Baptist faithful who looks forward to watch night service every year and has never missed one in recent years, said she is sitting this one out. “Watch night service is truly a meaningful one to me and my family. It’s through this service I can usher in the new year and I always feel even more grounded by attending. However, I am more concerned about the spread of
this new variant. So while I have to miss church this year, I prefer being safe,” she said. Ms Darling said streaming her church’s virtual watch night service is not an option for her, as she is not tech savvy and does not have any social media accounts. “I am middle-aged so I don’t bother with the computer and smart phones. Those things are beyond my age, so to speak. So I will settle for maybe tuning in to Christian programme or maybe just reading my Bible and praying,” she told Tribune Religion. Lawrence Johnson, a Catholic, said he hasn’t been attending church as often as he would like. However, he intends to stream his church’s virtual service this New Year’s Eve. “Thank God that we have technology at a time like this. There are just so many things happening and it’s getting hard to keep up. Every time you look, there is one new variant stopping our way of life. But I do partake in church through a live stream. Maybe next
year things would have settled and be different,” he said. For Meredith Adderley, her family will be taking a different approach. Instead of attending the watch night services they will gather for a time of prayer as a family unit. “Now may not be the best time to gather in a crowd
at a church so we decided to gather as a family – my immediate family that is. We will most certainly take some time out to pray because all have had such a challenging year. Then we will sing praises to God for how far he has brought us,” she said. Meredith said she is looking forward to worshiping
this way as it allows for much more intimacy with her loved ones. “We need to be together and speak into the life of one another. So I encourage people who may not be going to church because they are being cautious to maybe gather together in small groups, maybe five persons, and do some Bible
study, talk to them and find out if there is anything going on their life that you can pray for,” she said. Many local religious leaders will be using creative means and technology to host watch night services and midnight mass in order to adhere to COVID-19 social distancing protocols. Though we are currently in the fourth wave of the pandemic, churches will function as normal provided they adhere to all health protocols. A watch night service is a late-night Christian church service. In many different Christian traditions, such as those of Methodists, Catholics, Lutherans, Anglicans, Baptists, Adventists and Reformed Christians, watch night services are held late on New Year's Eve, which is the seventh day of Christmastide. This provides the opportunity for Christians to review the year that has passed and make confession, and then prepare for the year ahead by praying and resolving. The services often include singing, praying, exhorting, preaching, and Holy Communion.
’YOUNG PEOPLE ARE THE CHURCH OF TODAY’
- Anglican Diocesan Youth Department celebrates 50th anniversary By Tiffany Grant THE Anglican Diocesan Youth Department will celebrate its 50th anniversary on September 30, 2022, under the theme “Youth with a Purpose: Courageously Carrying-Out Christ’s Commission.” To mark its golden anniversary, the youth department has planned a number of activities, such as an outreach project, a speech competition, a drive-in youth rally and an awards ceremony. Tiffany Hall-Sweeting, a diocesan youth officer who has worked in the department for 16 years, said that the youth department has grown over the years - not just in membership, but it has grown in the programmes and events it offers. One such programme is the annual youth leaders training course. “One of the things that stands out most for me is our training of leaders, whom we train based upon what is happening culturally in our country. We seek to equip them to deal with the various issues that we face in our church, in the nation and in the world,” said Mrs Hall-Sweeting. Rev Chitan Thompson, an Anglican priest of three years, worked with the Diocesan Youth Department (DYD) during her years as a young layperson. She was so involved with the youth department that she worked on the committee which planned youth month activities and was once youth representative at the Diocesan Synod, the annual general meeting of the Diocese of the Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos Islands. She said the youth department has helped her to learn skills which are useful in the ordained ministry. “I am excited to celebrate with the DYD. I am honoured to be a product of its mission and ministry in our diocese,” said Rev Thompson. “I know the pandemic paused some plans, but
ANGLICAN youth leaders and junior youth leaders convened for a planning session in 2019. new ones were birthed. I pray for the DYD's future growth and development, trusting God that the good work which was begun will continue.” The Diocesan Youth Department can boast of many successes over the past 50 years. These include the introduction of a track meet in October 2005, which is a highly-anticipated event across the diocese, where the various youth departments in the Anglican churches get to show off their athletic prowess by competing in various events.
Another notable achievement are the Archdeaconry Jamborees, which occur every two years. The diocese is divided into archdeaconries (or regions) – the East Central Bahamas, the Northern Bahamas, the Turks and Caicos and Southern Bahamas and the West Central Bahamas. During the jamboree, all young church members convene in archdeaconries for a weekend of teaching, fellowship and fun. Owing to financial constraints and COVID-19, the jamborees have not been
held for the past few years, but Anglican officials hope they will come on stream again. Every five years, the department puts on a Youth Conclave, which is another gathering of young people from across the diocese for a week of seminars and training. Remaining relevant is vital when dealing with young people. The youth department stays on the cutting edge of youth issues by sponsoring training on such topics as bullying, child abuse and how to prepare young people
for going off to college. Also, the youth department launched its Youth Help Hotline on May 1 of this year. The hotline came about after the department conducted a survey during the pandemic. As a result of responses received, it was decided that a hotline would help the young people to work through their issues. “The hotline is available to young people of all ages and all denominations, and will accept calls from anyone of any age who calls in. It is moving us in the direction of sharing in a compassionate and caring ministry, allowing us to reach out to the young people of the Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos Islands who are hurting,” said Mrs Hall-Sweeting. Retaining young people for the church is a challenge faced by many denominations. Mrs Hall-Sweeting said that the aim should be not only to retain the youth, but to get them to be active in the leadership of the church. “Young people want to feel a part of what is happening. They want to be a part of the church, so in an effort of retaining them, I would recommend getting them more involved. Give them something to do. Let them put their creative juices to work for their betterment, the betterment of the church and congregation as well. We have to realise that young people are not just the church of tomorrow, they are the church of today,” she said. Emphasis on youth ministry is of great importance for the advancement and longevity of the church. Mrs Hall-Sweeting said it is for this reason that the diocese gives youth ministry top priority. “For your church to pump resources into a department that has been around for 50 years speaks volumes of the focus of the church and its commitment to young people. I must say that since my appointment as Diocesan Youth
Officer eight years ago, all the bishops have been very supportive of the Diocesan Youth Department. They continue to look forward to the various programmes and events sponsored by the department,” said Mrs Hall-Sweeting. “All that is needed is for the parishes to support youth ministry, which, thank God, is what our parishes have been doing.” The Rt Rev Laish Boyd, Bishop of the Diocese of the Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos Islands, agrees that youth ministry is very important and that the youth department is a formational ministry in the diocese. “If you think of the youth department, ministering to primary school children, teenagers and young adults, that is the period when they are being formed as adults. We need to be working with them, engaging them at their level, dealing with their issues, occupying them in wholesome activities, keeping them in and around the church, so they would have that firm foundation. When they are in their formational period of life, we can be impacting them and shaping them for Christ,” said Bishop Boyd. Bishop Boyd extended his congratulations to the Diocesan Youth Department as it celebrates 50 years of ministry. “I want to offer heartiest congratulations to Youth Director Hall-Sweeting and to the Anglican Diocesan Youth Department. We are proud of the youth department. The youth department has done extremely well, and this golden anniversary should be observed because it is a testament to what God has done in us and through us as a church, over all these years. To God be the glory, great things He hath done,” he said.
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ere we are again, a year older and much wiser about COVID-19. Who would thought that we would have gone through what we have been through this year? So many had high hopes that 2021 was going to be a perfectly different year to 2020. What will this new year bring? We are all completely in the dark. We have no idea what will transpire but we can trust that God will be with us, no matter what happens. Let us resolve together that we will enter this new year with a new approach if any of the following are foreign to our past attitude: We are going to ask God to be the source of, and object of, of our deepest love. All other loves can be added to different degrees after. We are going to ask God to heal us from all the hurts of the past, working with professional and prayer counsellors to make it a reality. We are going to ask Jesus to help us to forgive
REV ANGELA C BOSFIELD PALACIOUS MEDITATION ourselves for all mistakes in the past. We are going to ask the Holy Spirit to help us to ask for forgiveness from others and seek to make restitution where appropriate. We are going to find time each day to pray and worship. We are going to bring our best effort to our families to love, care and be kind. We are going to bring integrity to our work so that
we become a valuable team player. We are to work on making healthy choices when it comes to loving ourselves and caring for our bodies. We will help those in need in any way possible.
• We will be grateful for the gift of life and live it to please God. You may have any number of resolutions, promises, pledges or plans for 2022. You may be quite serious about the change you may wish to accomplish. Hopefully,
you will get past February and not allow them to be good intentions that never materialized. Which of your New Year’s resolutions were you successful at realising? You may be very motivated, organized and disciplined. You may be the kind of
person who puts your mind to something and will see it through to the end. You may have an amazing attitude to passionately pursuing your purpose. Or maybe this is not you at all. You may be a procrastinator par excellence. Ambitious in your bed but once your feet touch the floor, they drag through the day. This is where the Holy Spirit will empower and inspire you to exhibit courage and determination when fear would have paralysed you previously. You become a walking miracle to those who knew you prior to transformation. Wherever you find yourself on the spectrum, may this be your best New Year’s ever. • Rev Angela Palacious, a motivational speaker and author of several devotional books, is an Anglican priest. She may be contacted at 393-9000 or by e-mail at angelapalacious@gmail.com.
RELIGIOUS COMMUNITIES CAN MAKE THE DIFFERENCE IN FIGHT AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE By TOBIAS MÜLLER Lecturer in Politics and International Studies, University of Cambridge and Esra ÖzyürekProfessor of Abrahamic Faiths and Shared Values, University of Cambridge (THE CONVERSATION) – The threat of climate change signals a “code red for humanity”, and we are running out of time to transition away from carbon and prevent catastrophic planetary warming. Our best chance is to convince existing organisations with financial, political and social power to pioneer drastic change. Faith communities – to which four billion people worldwide belong, with an economic value of over £900 billion (£676 billion) in the US alone – might be the force we need. When US President John Biden met Pope Francis on October 29, climate change was a focus of their discussion. Later that day, the pope spoke on BBC Radio 4’s Thought for the Day strand on the Today programme to demand “radical decisions” from world leaders on climate. He warned that the interlinking crises of the pandemic and climate change have created “a perfect storm” about to cause havoc to human civilisation. Before the COP26 UN climate conference took place in Glasgow, 40 religious leaders also met in the Vatican to make an unprecedented plea for addressing the climate crisis. “If one nation sinks, we all sink”, said Rajwant Singh, a Sikh leader from Washington DC. And the Grand Imam Sheikh Ahmed Al-Tayeb of the Al-Azhar Mosque in Cairo, Egypt, an institution usually not known for its progressive politics, called on young Muslims “to be ready to fight against any
action that damages the environment”. Clearly, many faith leaders recognise that climate action has become a sacred duty. The skyrocketing number of books on ecotheologies show that commitment to climate action has entered the mainstream of most religions. The research that we’ve done suggests that, by leveraging their massive influence, these groups can help the world take significant steps towards averting climate catastrophe. Taking action Recent climate protests have seen priests, rabbis and imams join interfaith groups within radical climate movements such as Extinction Rebellion (XR). These leaders block roads and are arrested in full religious garb, invoking the tradition of religious civil disobedience pioneered by figures like Martin Luther King who was arrested 29 times during his leadership of the US civil rights movement. Young people of faith, in particular, are not satisfied with the lack of action from political leaders. Young Christian climate activists entered Glasgow for COP26 after a 1,200-mile pilgrimage from Cornwall, urging churches along the way to step up climate action. A member of XR Pilgrims, a multi-faith group, explained that “we have a spiritual duty of care to those who are less fortunate than us”. One of the most prominent young climate activists, 24-year-old Vanessa Nakate, describes herself as a “born again Christian and climate activist” in that order. She describes her activism as informed by her faith, particularly the biblical command to care for the Earth. In the wake of COP26, she demanded that leaders set up a compensation fund for the destruction
the climate crisis is already causing across Africa. Bridging the gap These grassroots actions on climate are already bearing fruit. On October 26, representatives from several thousand faith groups across the world announced that they would divest £3.1 billion ($4.2 billion) of investments in fossil fuels – the largest ever faith-driven divestment movement. When Tobias conducted research on how people of faith mobilise for climate action in 2020, he witnessed how Muslim and non-Muslim members of XR from Kenya, Gambia and the UK formed an unusual alliance to stop the development of a highly environmentally destructive luxury tourist resort in Nairobi National Park. Now, more faith groups need to follow these examples by developing ambitious plans to challenge the climate crisis. This could begin with turning houses of worship into models of sustainability. An example is the Cambridge Central Mosque. Claiming to be Europe’s first fully eco-friendly mosque, its carbon footprint is nearly zero thanks to its heat pumps, LED lights and rainwater toilet flushes. Another is the Lutheran church of HessenNassau in Germany, which aims to cover all available roof space of its more than 2,000 church buildings with solar panels to generate its own electricity. We believe that scientists could play a key role in supporting this transition. As Tobias wrote recently in an essay for Nature, by establishing dialogue between scientists and faith groups we can help convince even the most conservative minds of the reality of the climate crisis. The future But these steps alone are not enough. As the
MANY religious leaders at COP26 protested against climate inaction.
pope suggested to BBC listeners, religious groups must acknowledge that our profit-oriented economy is making our planet uninhabitable. Faith communities across the world together make up an industry that is bigger than most national economies. Through speaking the truth about the state of the planet and exercising uncompromising financial, social and political pressure
on governments and corporations, they can shift the balance towards averting the devastation of all we hold sacred on Earth. These communities have the resources and the resilience, but above all the moral responsibility, to do that. In light of the many times they have failed to stand up for justice and human dignity, religions could win back their place at the
forefront of a struggle that will define the future of humanity. To rephrase a famous slogan, there are no religions on a dead planet. • This article is republished from The Conversation, an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. Read the original article here: https://theconversation.com