Obituaries & Religion
Mother
In Loving Memory
Philis
Sharon Rose
Moeharii Rose
Clarissa Rose
Ruthmae Rose
Hutchinson
Munnings
Happy Heavenly
In Glory, 10th, April 2016
Birthday April 6th
Continue to Rest In Heaven With Abiding Love, Your Family
In Loving Memory of
On my Birthday, 5th April
Harl Taylor
Remembering my only child, the Best son, HARL TAYLOR,
Iconic Bahamian Handbag Designer of Harl Taylor Bags. Praise God for your life.
Love you and missing you daily for 19 years
Continue to Rest In Peace. Forever in my heart, your mom, Beverly J. T. Taylo
Cyril lotmore
Sunrise: 6th April, 1925-Sunset: 12th December 1993
Happy Heavenly
Birthday
On the birthdays of our beloved parents. We remember the love, laughter, and lessons they brought to our lives. Though they’re no longer here, their impact remains. We take a moment to cherish their memory and celebrate the times we shared. Continue to rest in peace, Mom and Dad
Doris Lotmore
Sunrise: 30th March 1926-Sunset: 24th July 2010
It’s been 3 years now and its still hurts like it was yesterday. There is an ache within our hearts that will never go away.
Card of Thanks for
the late
Deaconess Rowena Albury, née Rolle
Sunrise: March 3, 1943 – Sunset: February 5, 2026
FAITH STILL HOLDS US
The Lord has called Mummy home in PEACE, Her work on earth is through We hold to FAITH, we trust His WORD, And live the LOVE she knew.
We wish to thank everyone who shared our sorrow in the loss of our mother, affectionately known as “Pretty Girl”. Your kind words, cards, calls, visits, flowers and every expression of sympathy were deeply appreciated and will always be remembered.
Forever in our hearts, until we meet again. Sleep on “Pretty Girl”, take your rest. We Love you be Jesus Loves you BEST.
From her children: Paul, James, Nora, Gina, Judith (Paul) and Preston; grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Funeral
Lorna Elaine Williams-Woodside (Ms. Maud)
of #97 Faith Avenue North, formerly of Jamaica, died in Jamaica on 13th February, 2026.
Funeral service will be held at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Denbigh Clarendon, JA, on Saturday, April 4th, 2026 at 1:00p.m.
Zoom link: 84130379700
Password: 147147
She is predeceased by her parents, Robert and Keturah Williams and her two son: Limmard Barrett and Urandale Woodside.
She is survived by her, daughters: Sherene Scott-Cox, Anna Kay Green, Clairette Barret and Sylvia Nelson; 16 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren; brothers: Fitzroy Williams, Owen Williams, Shirley Williams; 1 sister: Judith Williams; and a host of other relatives and friends not limited to Mrs. Alice Burrows, Danielle and Geo Sturrup, The Strachan family, Harold Road Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses.
Sylvia
Maria Laing, 80
of Robert’s Street, Nassau Village, New Providence, Bahamas, who died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Tuesday, March 24th, 2026.
Left to cherish her memories are her daughters: Evangelist Susan Simms, Pastor Paulamae Clarke, and Deborah Rolle; sons: Oswald Laing, Frederick Laing and Marvin Laing; sons-in-law: Dennis Simms, David Clarke and Julius Rolle; daughtersin-law: Shonell Laing and Nadia Laing; sisters: Theresa Saunders, Minister Pearline Reckley and Shirley Bowe; brothers: Bishop Lionel Rolle and Christopher Miller; grand children: Pedro Rigby, Tavara Rigby, Tamara Rigby, Jonathan Forbes Jr., Justice, Destiny and Timothy Ranger, Michael and Brendon Forbes, Antonio, Antonia and Anthonette Fisher, Simone Fisher Gibson, Marvanette, Marvesha, Hayley, Omarion, Marvin Jr., D’arj, Ellise, Shekinah, Micaiah, Divonte and C’Asia Laing, Chaney Hanrahan, Tristan Barr, Danielle Thompson, Alex Bennett and Corey Davis; great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.
Funeral Services will be announced at a later date.
Death Notices For
Bessy Elizabeth Smith, 71
of Hunt’s Close, New Providence, Bahamas died on the Saturday, 28th March, 2026 at her residence.
She is survived by her daughter, Shantell Roberts; grandson, Shannon Florival; brothers, James Johnson Smith, Christoper, Fabian and Andrew Smith and other relatives and friends.
Funeral Servive will be announced at a later date.
of Sealink Drive, New Providence, Bahamas, died on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at her residence.
She is survived by her children, Sherika Farrington, Timmy Brooks, Wilbert St. Ange, Patrick and Lavado Sands; sisters, Carmen Clarke, Samantha and Michelle Albury; brothers, Albert and Arthur Sands; ten grandchildren and numerous other relatives and friends.
Funeral Service will be announced at a later date.
Juliette Patrice Sands, 58
Death Notice For
Junie Louis, 45
announcing the passing of of West End Avenue, who died on Tuesday, March 24th, 2026 at her residence.
She was predeceased by her Father: Derius Noralus and her Mother: Marie Therese Vercina
She is survived by her Husband: Deviesou
Children: Dechea, Deviesou Jr., and Denesha
Sisters: Mayelar, Mayane, Venise, Natasha, and Thereze
Brothers: Sonel, Jimmy, Dinell, and Andy
Grandson: Ta’Mari
Nieces and Nephews, Aunts and Uncles, Cousins, and numerous other family and friends.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Clarke’s Funeral Home and Crematorium and will be announced at a later date.
Death Notice For Hesley Japheth Johnson, 77
a resident of Bamboo Town, Nassau, Bahamas, who died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Tuesday, 31st March, 2026.
He is survived by his: wife, children, siblings, and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral Arrangements will be announced at a later date.
Funeral Service For
Nickola “Nicki” Patrice Gomez-Dawkins, 66
a resident of Palm Cay, New Providence, Bahamas will be held at 10:00 a.m. on (NEXT) Thursday, April 9, 2026 at Holy Cross Anglican Church, Highbury Park, New Providence. Officiating will be Rev. Dr. Ethan P. J. Ferguson assisted by Rev. Fr. Berkley J. Smith, Rev. Canon Norman D. Lightbourne, Rev. Canon Peter A. G. Scott, Rev. Fr. Whitfield Hutcheson, Rev. Fr. Eric A. A. Miller and Rev. Fr. Philip Hield. Interment will follow in Lakeview Memorial Gardens, John F. Kennedy Drive, New Providence.
Nickola is survived by her daughter: Dr. Gabrielle Dawkins; parents: Patrick & Jeanie Gomez; fiancé: Dale Minnis; brothers: Craig Tony Gomez (Candise Gomez) & High Commissioner, His Excellency Paul Andrew Gomez; sisters: Nathalie Pache (Porfirio “Rafi” Pache), Michelle Gomez (Cliff Moxey), Lisa Moncur (LeRoy Moncur II);
Aunts: Jackie & Linda Gomez, Louise Dorsett, Murtel & Flornell Gomez; nieces & nephews: Vaughan & Stacy Miller, Anthony (Holly Sands), Bianca “Toni”, Craig Antoin & Cameron “Cam” Gomez, Paul Andrew II & Naeemah Gomez, Dr. Adrienne GomezLucas & Dr. Charles Lucas, Rayne, Deja (Mychael Clarke) & Yale Rutherford (Shannon Wilson), Corei, Ciaro (Michaela Watkins) & Mischa Moxey & Liya & LeRoy “Tre” Moncur III; grand nieces and nephews: Kaden & Kyle Miller, Paul III “Pablo”, Elliot “Cruz” & Christian Gomez, Cheryll-Marie & Anderson Lucas, Daii-Amor Thompson, JaZiya, Rome & Reagan Riley; relatives & friends: Vernon Burrows & Family, Christine Burrows-Williams & Family, Mr. & Mrs. Melvin Brown & Family, Gracine Simmons & Family, Glenroy & Elaine Aranha & Family, Sherry Wood & Family, Devon, Fran & Charmaine Aranha, Cheryl & Marva Aranha, The Aranha Family, Mary Carmel Ritchie, Kenny Stuart & Jasmin Lundy, Kurtz & Carol Ritchie, Mark & Kressville Ritchie, Keith & Elaine Gomez & Family, Leonardo & Patrice Miller, Humphrey Gomez, Jerome & Jean Gomez & Family, Warren Gomez & Family, Marco Gomez & Family, Shantel Gomez, Donna Johnson & Family, Danny & Sabrina Higgs & Family, James & Christine Gomez & Family, John & Simone Gomez & Family, Calae Rolle, Monique Bethel, Dwayne & Tiffany Pratt, Lisa Rolle, Jason Gomez & Family, Alicia Gomez, Bentley Collie & Family, Hyacinth Grant & Family, Carol Brice & Family, Diane Curtis & Family, Dr. Adrian Fox & Family, Lisa Gomez, Andy Gomez & Family, Antoinette Aranha & Family, The Family of the late Edna Miller, The Family of the late William & Alfreda Brennen, The Family of the late Elmore Gomez, The Gomez Family, The Brennen Family, Daisy French, Gregory & Elizabeth Burrows & Family, Yale & Tammi Rahming & Family, Krystal Tynes, Margaret Dillet & Family, Lenora Daniels & Family, Gina Sweeting & Family, David & Tonya Maynard & Family, Kathy Ingraham & Family, Andi Barr & Family, Carole Barnett, Stephanie Ferguson & Family, Terah Rahming & Family, Anthony Butler & Family, K. Darron Turnquest, Patrick Rollins, Beverly & Shelly Archer, Ghislane Wilkinson, Deidra Sands, Eulamae Edwards, Loretta Parris, Eva Hilton & Family, Beverley
Wallace-Whitfield, Douglas & Angeline Turnquest, The Honourable Justice Bernard & April Turner, Francis Ledee & Family, Angelo Dean & Katina Roach-Dean & Family, Lydia Isaacs, Ileen Barthley, Cynthia Roye, Natasha Brown, James & Kara Virgil, Antoine & Mei-
Lin Hinsey, Carlos & Anastarcia Palacious & Family, LaGary & Mitzy Simpson, Marquisha Franks, Jyssica Batiste, Corey & Kiara Johnson, Dr. Jia Yee & Mark Smiley, Drs. Sassine Ghanem & Evgenia Granina, Matthew Eapen & Dr. Amy Phillips, Dr. Isha Mehta, Dr. Isabel Marcano & Family, Dr. Seema Malkana, Dr. Mica Winchester, Dr. Amber Kuk, DeAsia Lewis, Jeanette Dormio, Kathleen Dummeth, Elaine Butler & Family, Venencia Thompson & Family, Patricia Neilly & Family, Barbara Johnson & Family, Marco & Cleo Rolle & Family, Mavis Tinker & Family, Monica Moss & Family, Dellareece
Kemp & Family, Paul & Jan Major & Family, Florence Rahming & Family, Mavis Darling Hill & Family, Ludell Ferguson & Family, Stoney & Julie Duncanson & Family, Marcella Sands, David Curry, Troy & Violet Johnson & Family, The Family of the late Joyce Drakes, Cherrylee Pinder, The Community of Palmetto Village, Gwendolyn Brice, PS Loraine Armbrister & Mr. Armbrister & Family, Delores Scavella & Family, Mrs. Hutchinson & family, Denice Sears, Renee McKinney & Family, Mr. Tony Pratt Family, Gwayne Ward & The Ward Family, The Right Honourable Philip Davis, KC and Mrs. Ann Marie Davis, Paulette Campbell & Family, The Right Honourable Hubert Ingraham & Mrs. Delores Ingraham & Family, Mr. & Mrs. Roosevelt Nixon & Family, Nicole Seymour & Family, Dave Hanna & Family, Lillian Smith & Family Patricia Burke & Family, Mitzi Swaby, Leroy & Deloris Moncur, Dr. Leander & Andrea Moncur & Family, Joseph & Mary Mycklewhyte & Family, Peter & Phyllis Garraway, Liu Yun, The Soldier Road Boys, Sir Franklyn & Lady Sharon Wilson, Anthony & Renee Barrow, Pat Mortimer & Stan Davis, Jason & Elsie Moxey, Mae Curry, Denise & Tex Turnquest, Ms. Genie Nutall, Damian & The Honourable Madam Justice Indira Francis, HC Richard & Mrs. Ruth Demeritte, Val & Thelma Grimes, Felix & Carla Stubbs, Minister Fred Mitchell, Ambassador Dr. Gilbert Morris, Andrew Owen, Dr. Selvin Seymour, Dr. Nazia
Habib, Andy Ingraham, Tonya Bastian & Family, Garth Fraser & The Honourable Madam Justice Debbie Fraser, The Honourable Madam Justice Cheryl Grant Thompson, Leslie Vanderpool, Phillip and Hedda Smith, Elaine Pinder, Albertha Bartlette, Sharon Stuart, Gandhi Pinder, Dr. Veronica McIver, Stan & Dennie Burnside, Mary Elfituri, Dedrie Turnquest, Deborah Jamieson, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Caricom Caucus of High Commissioners in London, Bahamas High Commission in London, Baroness Patricia Scotland,
Karen Cummings Palmer, Charles & Andrea Gordon, Gilles & Inez Graham, Ambassador Tony Joudi, Kendall and Emily Demeritte, Don & Sue Demeritte, Ambassador Peter Deveaux-Isaacs & Mrs. Isaacs, John Xanthoudakis, Julius Xanthoudakis, Mr. & Mrs. Terry Corcoran, Raffaele & Josefina Di Lillo, Mrs. Michaelene HolderMarch, Caribbean Global Awards Alpha Intel, Tracey Godet, Patrick Wilson & Family, Inell Adderley, Linda Bain, Ilene Smith & Family, Judy Williams & Family, Anne Turnquest & Family, Sonia Saunders, Evan Dean & Family, Nathaniel Adderley & Family, Gladstone & Marva Patton & Family, Renee Hamilton, Debbie Stubbs & Family, Tony Galanis & Family, Shirley Russell & Family, Kelly Burrows & Family, Kendal “Funky” Demeritte & Family, Ivan Butler & Family, The Gardiner Family, Lavern Cooper, Malcolm Adderley & Family, Seron Adams, Derek Rutherford & Family, Roselene Gustelia & Family, Michael Saunders, Marko Chea & Family, The entire Bartlett Family, Mark & Naja Finlayson, Andrew & Sheryl Chea, Dellareese Roxbury-Wilson, Cleomie Lightbourne, Shelton & Shelly Beneby & Family, Brenda Duvalier & Family, Loretta Butler Turner, Patricia Roberts & Family, Dominque Johnson & The Honourable Madam Justice Denise Lewis-Johnson & Family, Pam Smith, Christa Grant & Family, Vivian Dean & Family, Dr. Christine Chin & Family, Dr. Sheena Antonio Collie, Vanessa Colby & Family, Mary Davis & Family, Illinois Cash & Family, Anne Smith & Family, Wanda Williams, Leesa Coakley & Family, Vasco Bastian & Family, Monalisa Hanna & Family, Glen & Zina Pratt & Family, The Moncur Family, Antoinette Knowles, Victorine Bannister-Collie, Holy Cross Anglican Church Family, St. Margaret’s Anglican Church Family, Canon Lightbourne & Mrs. Lightbourne, Fr. Ethan Ferguson & Mrs. Ferguson, The Rt. Reverend Laish Z. Boyd & Mrs. JoAnne Boyd & Family, Whitfield Hutcheson & Mrs. Hutcheson & Family, The Staff of Clico (Bahamas) Limited, The Partners & Staff of Baker Tilly, Bahamas District of Pilot International, Pilot International, SAC Class of 1977, Mykonos group 2026, Go Go Flamingo Staff and a host of relative and friends too numerous to mention.
Relatives and friends may pay their respects at Cedar Crest Funeral Home and Crematorium Ltd., Robinson and Baillou Hill Roads, New Providence on Wednesday from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. and at the church on Thursday from 9:00 a.m. until service time.
Funeral Service for
Rev. Colyn Gregory Thompson Sr., 66
a resident of Leeward East, will be held at Transfiguration Baptist Church, Market & Vesey Streets, on Saturday, April 4th, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Officiating will be Rev. Dr. Stephen E. Thompson, assisted by Rev. Sherma Bowe, Rev. Brazil McDonald, Dec. Antoinette Sands & Dec. Aniska Hart. Interment follows in Western Cemetery, Nassau Street.
Left to cherish his memories are his, Loving Wife: Christine Thompson; Children: Colyn Thompson Jr., Chelsea and Courtney Thompson; Grandson: Colyn Isaiah Gregory Thompson; Daughter-in-law: Antja Thompson; Brothers: Vaughn, Charles, Sydney and Brian Thompson; Sisters: Glenice Thompson and Colene Parker; Brothersin-law: Pastor Calvin Parker, John Cox and Tyrone Hill Sr.; Sistersin-law: Angie and Ellen Thompson, Eulamae Smith, Deaconess CherylLeta, Deborah, Evangelist Paula Cox and Rochelle CoxHill; Nieces: Nikeysha, Nicole, Elaine, Dr. Cyrilee and Valencia Thompson, Colette Parker, Shanique Munroe (Richard Jr.), Tiffany Rolle-Kwapong, Darnell Rolle, Jade Cox, and Jazz James (Tyrone); Nephews: Sydney and Garron Thompson, Inspector Jemel Brown (Elricha), Cyril Thompson, James Miller Jr. (Kendera), Chaz (Rashae) and Chavez Parker (Garrett), Sharone Conliffe (Abiana), Adrian Cox, Aaron Cox (Veronika), Dudley Tiako Rolle (Stacy), Owen Cox and Tyrone Hill Jr.; Forty-one (41) Grandnieces, Grandnephews & Great Grandnieces & Grandnephews; God Sister: Judy Charlow; God Child: Kadesh Hepburn. Numerous cousins including: Rev. Dr. Stephen E. Thompson, Esther Clarke, William Thompson, David Thompson, Catherine Sands, Cherrien Williams, Julio Thompson, Philip Stubbs (Charlemae), Neil Stubbs, Sharon Rahming, Dainette Clear, Marsha Thompson (Rev. Wesley), Jay Johnson, Sandra Dean (Vernon), Dereck Johnson, Carla Johnson-Toote, Debbie Johnson, Joan Johnson-Thompson, Lorraine Daley, Yvonne Johnson, Cyril Johnson Jr. (Pamela), Delores Omorebohkae, Annetta Johnson, Granville Butler (Sandra), Gregory Butler (Kathy), Claudia & Monte Ferguson & Family, Rev. Carla Culmer & Family, Renae Russell & Family, Michelle
Culmer & Family, Harlene Pinder & Family, and Lydia & Altamese Issacs & Family, Members of the Clergy: Rev. Brazil & Christine McDonald & Family, Rev. Alphonso Deaconess Patricia Newry & Family, Rev. Sherma Bowe & Family, Rev. Basil Johnson & Family, Deacon Rawson & Evang. Rhonda McDonald & Family, Richard & Deaconess Antoinette Sands & Family, Rev. Donnie & Corene Newbold & Family, Evang. Leticia King & Family, and Rev. Arthur Charlton & Family.
THERE WILL BE NO VIEWING AT THE CHURCH
Friends may pay their last respects at Demeritte’s Funeral Home, Market Street, from 10-5:00 p.m. on Thursday & on Saturday at the church from 9:00 a.m. until service time
Death Notice for
Henry Charles “Mandingo” Poitier, 75
a resident of #22 Misty Flowers Close, Misty Gardens, died at PMH on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
He is survived by his wife: Carnetta Elizabeth Poitier; 3 daughters: Henrietta & Vernell Poitier & Tamasaine Emmanuel; 1 son: Kirkland Poitier; 1 daughter-in-law: Deandrea Poitier; 1 son-in-law: Demeatrus Emmanuel; 5 grandchildren; 4 sisters: Dionne Poitier, Katherine Wells, Muriel Almond & Jessica Pinder; 6 brothers: Glen, Andrew, Lincoln & Craig Poitier, John & Neville Huyler; numerous nieces & nephews & a host of other relatives & friends.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later
Death Notices for
Garnet Bastian, 73
a resident of Rocky Pine Road & formerly of Deep Creek, Andros, died at his residence on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
He is survived by his 1 daughter: Latoya Bastian; 1 brother: John Curtis; 2 sisters: Bishop Gloria Ferguson & Maria Gibson & a host of other relatives & friends.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later
Reginald Saunders Jr., 79
a resident of Hunts Close, off Fire Trail Road, died at his residence on Sunday, March 29, 2026.
He is survived by his wife: Sheila Saunders; 2 daughters: Anouche Knowles & Kaywana Williams-Mackey; 2 sons: Marco & Vaughn Saunders; numerous grandchildren; 1 brother: Johnny Woodside; numerous nieces & nephews & a host of other relatives & friends.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Deborah Sharon
“Debbie” Ferguson, 69
a resident of Maycock Street off Hay Street, died at PMH on Saturday, 28, 2026.
She is survived by her 1 daughter: Timica Burrows; 3 sons: Jervin & Kevin Rolle & Michael Ferguson; numerous grandchildren; 3 sisters: Mahalia & Delores Ferguson & Karen Karabulut; 5 brothers: Charles, Mark, Kevin, Joseph & Freddie Ferguson; 1 aunt: Marjorie; 1 uncle: Lonenzo Lockhart; numerous nieces & nephews & a host of other relatives & friends
Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Henry William Walkine, 74
a resident of Shirley Street, died at PMH on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
He is survived by 1 daughter, sister: Vernita Rolle; Brother: James (Angela) Walkine; Very Special friend: Lorna Stuart; & a host of other relatives & friends.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Death Notices for
Robert Augustine
Johnson, 66
a resident of #58 Alexandria Avenue, Nassau Village, New Providence, Bahamas died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
He is survived by his wife: Jessee; sons: Robert Leon Johnson, Melchizedek and Joel Johnson; mother: Cynthia Johnson; brothers: John ‘Nick Back’ (Inger), Thomas, Andrew ‘Blue’ Johnson; sisters: Thyra Johnson, Veronica Bethell, Beverley Ann Johnson, Clothilda (Timothy) Saunders, Monica (Matthew) Best, Andrea Johnson-Thompson, Theresa (Vasco) Bastian, Terresitta Johnson; numerous nieces, nephews a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
Melanie Gertrude
McKenzie, 61
a resident of Wilmar Road, Ideal Estates off Soldier Road, New Providence, Bahamas, died at The Princess Margaret Hospital on Thursday, March 26, 2026.
He is survived by his daughters: Rohshanne (Romando) Johnson, Maranique McKenzie; sons: Valentine King, Marvin McKenzie Jr.; 8 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, brothers: Dexter, Wayne (Vandyke) Whyms; sisters: Stephanie Whyms, Stacey Whyms-Rolle, Elvena Whyms and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
Michael Livingston Francis, 59
a resident of First Street, Coconut Grove, New Providence, Bahamas, died at his residence on Friday, March 20, 2026.
He is survived by his mother: Agnes Francis; brother: Carl Delancy; sisters: Teresa, Barbara and Lowlander (Dino Lafleur) Francis; aunts: Lillymae Rolle, Ethel Simms, Dorcas Williams; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
Death Notices For
Death Notice For Emmiletha Daxon, 92
a resident of Avocado Gardens off Carmichael Road, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly of Moss Town, Crooked Island, Bahamas died at her daughter residence on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
She is survived by her sons: Timothy (Olivia), Herbert (Sheryl), Lawrence (Marsha), Philip, Stephen (Novelette), Kevin Daxon; daughters: Naomi (Frederick) Bonaby, Ruth Arnett, Mary Daxon, Dorcas Daxon; 17 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, 4 great great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
Death Notice For
Gamaliel Samuel Gray, 33
a resident of South Beach Estate, South Beach Drive, New Providence Bahamas, died at his residence on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
He is survived by his loving wife: Daphnee Gray; children: Camille, Maya, Gamaliel Jr., Malianna, Camalianna and Cassandra; mother: Lulamae Collie-Gray; brothers: Jerome, Jamal and Donald and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
Myrtle Naomi Barr, 62
of Palm Tree Avenue, Coconut Grove, New Providence, died on Sunday, March 29th, 2026 at her residence.
Left to cherish her memories are her daughter: Verna Barr; 2 sons: Terrance Barr and Owen Rolle; 2 brothers: Clarence Barr & Charles Barr; 5 sisters: Cleona Baptiste, Norma Barr Winder, Sybelean Barr Clarke, Eulease Barr & Wendy Barr; grandchildren, nieces and nephews; loving niece: Margarettte McPhee; and a host of other relatives and friends to numerous to mention at this time.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted with St. Ambrose Funeral Home and will be announced at a later date.
Louise Dean, 78
of Podoleo Street, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly of Benneth's Harbor, Cat Island, Bahamas, died on Friday, March 27th, 2026 at her residence.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted with St. Ambrose Funeral Home and will be announced at a later date.
Memorial Service for Alphoson
Miller, 80
A resident of Mount Royal Avenue, New Providence, formerly from Jamaica, died at Princess Margaret Hospital on Saturday, December 27th, 2025.
Memorial Service will be held at 2:00pm, on Thursday April 2nd, 2026, at The Majestic Suite, Rest On Funeral Chapel Ltd., #166, Kenwood Street off Mount Royal Avenue, New Providence. Officiating will be Pastor Diane Fernander. Cremation will follow.
Left to cherish his precious memories are his children: Olando Miller and Beatrice Miller Rolle; Sisters: Esmeter Vacciana in London, England; Euginnie (Genny) Miller, Philadelphia, USA; Venice Miller Port Charlotte, USA; Brother: Amos Miller Port Charlotte, USA, and numerous nieces and nephews in Jamaica, United States, and England, and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.
Death Notice for Fritznel Cyril, 66
A resident of Palmetto Avenue, The Grove, New Providence, formerly from La Gonave, Haiti, died in Haiti on Saturday, 28th March, 2026.
He is survived by his, Wife: Lovenice Anasse Cyril; Mother and Father: Germebien Cyril and Tabilia Petie Frere; Kids: Jenny Cyril, Junior Cyril, Lisa Cyril, Suzette Cyril, Jonas Cyril, Fabienne Cyril, Jamal Cyril, Frislen Cyril, Miguel Cyril; Step kids: Linda Aniasse, David Aniasse, Kenson Aniasse, Sheryle Aniasse; Grand kids: Alicia Rene, Francheska Celestin, Mya Pyfrom, Laquan Lubin, Albrenique Merzius, Camron Merzius, Ronaldo Noel, Sabrina Noel, Harmony Cyril, Daze’ah Cyril; Sister: Germelia Cyril; Louis Juste, and numerous nieces and nephews, Cousins and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Rest On Funeral Chapel Limited.
Death Notices for
Nicole Daniel, 53
A resident of Fox Hill Road, Nassau, Bahamas, died at Princess Margaret Hospital on Saturday, 28th March, 2026.
She is survived by her devoted husband: Ronald Luke Daniel; loving children: Jessica, Ronisha, and Alexander Daniel; cherished grandchildren: Kaylen, Kaleb, Khyrie, and Kairo; beloved mother: Anicette Jean-Louis; and her dear siblings: Marckenzie, Maxe-Rika, Necodaine, Helten, Simon, Anne, Jacqueline, Rosemise and Jieula along with her nieces, nephews and extended family & friends.
Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
Baby Nelsento Demas, 1 year 3 months
A resident of Wulff Road, New Providence, died at Princess Margaret Hospital on Saturday 28th March, 2026.
Funeral arrangements are being handled by Rest on Funeral Chapel Limited and details will be announced at a later date.
Death Notice for
Regina Pamela Marshall, 66
a resident of Copper’s Terrace, off Kemp Road, died on Tuesday, March 17th, 2026 at Princess Margaret Hospital.
She is survived by her Sisters: Sonia Marshall, Christine Marshall, Rowshell Marshall, Sabrina Fowler and Delores Bullard; Brother: Carl Marshall; Aunts: Ann Farrington, Irene MarshallStranchan and Joycelyn Marshall; Uncle: Milton Strachan; Grandchildren: Clintanique Forbes and Jude Forbes.
Funeral will be announced at a later date.
Funeral Service for
Deacon Robert Jonathan Dames, 76
of Winton Meadows, Sparrow Close and formerly of Sandy Point, Abaco, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday 10th April, 2026 at Annex Baptist Church, Wulff Road. Officiating will be Apostle Mitchell Jones assisted by other ministers of the Gospel. Internment will follow in Lakeview Memorial Gardens and Mausoleum, J.F.K Drive and Gladstone Road.
Left to mourn his passing are his Wife of 56 years: Hannah Dames; Daughter: Ch/Supt Dr. Indirah (Captain Shawn) Adderley; Sons: Sgt. Major (Ret) Ian (Lesie), Ikan (Candice), Ethan (Francine) Dames; Adopted Son: Wesley Predelus; Grandchildren: Kianna, Ezekiel, Alianna, Olivia and Zion Dames, Robert and Shadiya Adderley, Aetwa Strickland; Brothers: Lewis (Maggie) and Spurgen (Lisa) Dames; Adopted Brothers: Cecil (Jurlena) Jones, Toni Turnquest, Gerrad Burrows; Sister: Maud Kerr; Nephews: Wesley Burrows, Dwayne, Leonardo, Spurgen and Ronald Dames, Antoine Kerr; Nieces: Paula Guerrier, Allarice Johnson, Antonia Moss, Thyamyra, Cianna and Isabela Dames, Simone Whitehead, Sharita Murphy, Sheander Armbrose, Sheleese Demeritte, Shonalee King-Johnson, Portia King, Patricia, Kim Gilbert; Adopted Mother-in-law: Monica Hart; Brothersin-law: Paul (Dr. Olga Clarke) King, Dr Godfrey, Deraine, Mathian, Vandyke Pratt; Sisters-in-law: Shirley (Simeon) Armbrose, Yvonne, Candace and Elaine Pratt, Pamela Knowles, Beryl Armbrister, Dr. Paula Mortimer; Cousins: Loni Dames Bryant (U.S.A) and family, Jerry Sands and family, Gwendylin Burrows and family, Kathey Key and family, Rosena Hunt and family, Austin Burrows and family, Sheba Armbrister and family, Nelson and Earlin Dames and family, Patrilee Deveaux and family, Lula and Lorraine Burrows and family, Donalee Miller and family, Carolee Dames and family, Sherry Lounsile, Literane, Rosa and Renae Johnson; A host of other relatives & friends including: Rodney and Andrea Eve and family, Floyd Moree and family, Tony Watkins, Peggy Arthur and family, Elaine Bowe and family, Perry Smith and family, David Munnings and family, children of Jurelene Jones and family, Alice Josey and family, Huggins family, Rutherford family, Woods family, Rev Jason Roberts and the Sandy Point, Abaco community, Apostle Mitchel Jones and Revered Lorenzo Symonette, the Deacon’s Board, Men’s Ministry and the entire Annex Baptist Church, Revered Trajean Jadorette and the New Covenant Baptist Church, Mark Nicholson and family, Shawn Adderley’s entire family, the City Market family.
May His Soul Rest In Peace!
Friends may pay their last respects at Bethel Brothers Morticians & Crematorium, #44a Nassau Street on Thursday 9th April 2026 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and at the church on Friday 10th April 2026 from 10:00 a.m. until service time.
Death Notice for
Georgene Lorraine Robertson-Strachan, 90
of Gleniston Gardens, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Thursday, March 26th, 2026.
She is survived by her sons: Dwight and Terrence Strachan; grandchildren: Terrence Jr (T.J), Tariq and Tristen; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral Arrangements will be announced at a later date
Death Notice for
Retired Chief Inspector Valentine Ronald Farquharson Sr., 89
of Johnson Ave., Stapledon Gardens and formerly of Colonel Hill, Crooked Island, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Friday, March 20th, 2026.
He is survived by his sons: Valentine Jr. and Trevor Farquharson; grandchildren: Dr. Deval Farquharson, D’andra Mills, Tanario, Dr. Kevin Jr., Kevonne, Daneé, Danielle, Trevonnia and Trezario Farquharson; great grandchildren: Zion Adderley, Tafari and Isana Farquharson; sisters: Lelah Cunningham and Verdie Mae Farquharson-Kriz; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral Arrangements will be announced at a later date.
Death Notice for
Angus Salathiel Bullard, 65
of Jumbey Drive, Golden Gates, #1 died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Sunday, March 29th, 2026.
He is survived by his mother: Blossom Rolle; daughters: Chanlee (Stafford) BullardWilliams, Lashae and Mehgan Bullard and Myrrhra Dixon; son: Gary (Rhotannia) Tinker; grandchildren: Jaylein Williams, Jacobe Miller, Keturah Glinton, Gary and Garinique Tinker; sisters: Agatha Smith, Dr. Wendy Fernander, Carnie (Caleb) Gibson, Agnes (Stephen) Johnson, Bloneva Trotman, Aleretha (Thorton) Bethel, Claudette Farrington, Bernadette Taylor, Ann (Carlton) Thompson, Pastor Patricia (Avery) ClarkeRolle, Deborah (Pastor Ephraim) Rolle, Diane Nesbitt and Latoya Farrington; brothers: Alexander, Marlin (Nicholette), DeWitt Farrington and Ricardo Bullard; nieces: Shaniqua (Rico) Cargill, Lashan (Kristopher) Gray, Reokeisha Farrington, Ikemonique (Angel) Forbes, Shakistiar, Stevonyia and Stekeia Johnson, Teiane, Teilia and Temple Bethel; nephews: Albreco (Nicole) and Alpharez (Gail) Farrington, Barry (Trenaire) and IkeVaughn McKenzie, Travas (Malisa) Trotman and Tilon Bethel; grandnieces and nephews: Rebecca Bain, Jordan, Kristopher and Xavier Gray, Raia and Emi Cargill, Jahveoh, Gabriel and Kriston Forbes, Matthias, Madison and Makari McKenzie, Sophron, Seterio, Sa-Nyiah Johnson, Samari and Branaj Culmer, Aaryn, Albrea, Joshua and Cameron Farrington; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral Arrangements will be announced at a later date.
Death Notice for Reginald Kilroy Campbell, 79
of Bethel Avenue, died at his residence on Thursday, March 26th, 2026.
He is survived by his wife: Irene Bravo La Rosa-Campbell; daughters: Racquel Pascucci, Diana Andrea Bethell and Rachel Kimberly Campbell; sons: Reggie K. and Reggie K. (Lil Reg) Campbell; grandchildren: Oravia, Rorrie and TJ Campbell, McKenzie, Cameron and Jordan Pascucci, McKayden, Aniya and Jupiter Campbell, D’Quan and PJ Farrington; sister: Valerie MacInnes; brother: Allison Campbell; and a host of other relatives and friends
Funeral Arrangements will be announced at a later date.
Death Notice
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of, a beloved mother, grandmother, and cherished member of her family and community,
Mrs. Esther Hanna-Culmer,
who passed away peacefully at home on March 29, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
She leaves to mourn her passing two (2) sons, seven (7) grandchildren, five (5) great-grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and dear friends.
Further details regarding funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
Death Notice for Dixon Jim Lafrance, 43
of Pink Meadows, Faith Avenue, Nassau, Bahamas, passed away at his residence on Saturday, March 28th, 2026.
He is survived by his Mother: Yolaine Lafrance Father: William Stuart; Sisters: Zalain Lazar, Angela Rolle, Yolanne Mackey, Dina Lafrance, Indiana Stuart; Brother: Gino Lafrance, Micheal Lafrance & Jimmy Lafrance; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
Death Notice for Deon Cecil Rolle, 29
of Steventon Exuma, and formerly of Rolleville, Exuma, died on Tuesday, March 24th, 2026.
He is survived by his mother: Philisty Rolle; Father: Aaron Rolle Sr.; Grandmother: Lillian B. Rolle; Sisters: Roshanda, Lakesha, Deneya, Daquia; Brothers: Grameko Sr., Aaron Jr., Aaronaldo, Devano; Godchildren: Brielle, Sha’Mya, Sha’meia; Aunts: Adrenamae, Marilyn Forbes, Joyann Bowe, Zoey Williams, Jeniece Rolle, Fredricka Knowles, Susan Constant; Uncles: Princeton, Erlin, Tracey, Norman, Perry, Craige, Willy Jr.; and a host of others who will be mentioned at a later date.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Evergreen Mortuary, located on Parkgate & Village Roads.
Death Notice For
Canton O’Brien Munnings, 24
of Kool Acres Road, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly of Mt. Thompson, Exuma, Bahamas died at the Princess Margret Hospital on Friday, March 20th, 2026.
His memory will always live in hearts of his mother: Alice Mae Adderley; father: O’Brien Munnings; grandparents: Cherry Adderley, Georginna Munnings; siblings: Ian Adderley, Shannen Mckinny, Rakeem Adderley, Skyler Adderley, Gabrielle Adderley, Chase Turnquest, Theran and Theron Murray; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements to be announced at a later date.
Death Notices For Felix James Morley, 68
of Matthew Town, Inagua, Bahamas died on Saturday, 24th January, 2026.
Left to cherish his memories are his brothers: Simon, Michael, Frederick and Charles Morley; nieces & nephews: Charlotte (Cardinal) Feaster, Bonita (Michael) Woodside, Wendy (Lynden) Hepburn, Carolyn (Garfield), Raymond (Nadine), Michael (Samantha) McIntosh, Anita (Leanda) Pinder, Melba (Ira) Storr, Yoland, Rozel, Alcaino (Latoya) Burrows, Sherell Seymour, Daniel (Antonia), Anwar, Nikita, Charlisa, Charles and Jerome Morley, Shenna (Colyn) Johnson, Glenis (Kermit) Adderley, Rita and Michael Morley; numerous grand, great grand and great great grand nieces & nephews; unlce: Joseph (Judith) Taylor; grandaunt: Valerie Stubbs; numerous cousins and other relatives & friends including: The Cartwright Family, The Pyfroms, The Williams, The Bonaby, The Coackley Family, The Taylor Family, The Henfield Family, The Finley Family, The Morley Family, The Delancy Family, The Ingraham Family, The Roker Family, The Hanchell Family, The McIntosh Family and the Entire Community of Inagua.
Please forgive us if we missed your name as there are so many perons to remember we appreciate your love, support and acts of kindness expressed to us during this time.
Funeral arrangements are being finalized and will be announced at a later date.
Larenta Olajuwon Wells, 42
of Sequoia Street, East, Pinewood Gardens, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly of Matthew Town, Inagua, Bahamas died at his residence on Monday, 16th March, 2026
Left to cherish his memories are his daughter: Larentia Wells; parents: Colleen Hamilton and Jacques Wells; step father: Troy Hamilton; sister: Trenika Hamilton; brothers: Trevez and Troy Hamilton; aunts: Katherine Rahming, Marva Dean (Adrian), Monette Cartwright (Anthony, Evelyn Hanchell, Candice Hanchell, Darnell Fulford, Kashan Durham, Jerry Curry, Vera Smith, Ellen Williams and Patrice Wells; uncles: Edison (Stacy), Kervin (Norma), Walter (Vivian), Rayburn (deceased), McAllister Hanchell (Deserine), Poence Bodie, Melvin, Sidney, Elvis Wells and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.
Funeral arrangements are being finalized and will be announced at a later date.
RELIGION
SECTION C
RELIGIOUS NEWS, STORIES AND CHURCH EVENTS
An Easter Message
By CARA HUNT Tribune Features Reporter
In his annual Easter message Anglican Bishop Boyd Laish encouraged a real option for themselves.
He referenced John 20.16 which says Jesus said to her, "Mary", and she turned (and recognised him) and said, “Rabboni!” (which means Teacher).
He explained that in the scripture Mary Magdalene goes to Jesus’ tomb early in the morning and discovers that the stone is rolled away. She went to tell the others that Jesus’s body had been taken away. Later, when weeping outside the tomb, Jesus approaches her. She supposes that he is the gardener and, when Jesus addresses her, she recognises Him and calls him “teacher.”
Bishop Boyd said, “The challenge of this scene is not whether Jesus is alive, for He knows that He is, but rather the challenge is in Mary recognising Him…which she eventually does.”
have with Christianity is that it is not seen in action, and it is not reflected in the values and priorities of so many so-called Christians.
at work in our lives,” he said.
While he acknowledged that Easter is a time to celebrate, there is more to observing the holiday.
“Let us not simply celebrate a feast, glorious though it is. Let us live a
life that shows God better than mere words can tell.
He lives, He lives, Christ Jesus lives today!
He walks with me and talks with me along life’s narrow way.
He lives, He lives, salvation to impart!
You ask me how I know He lives? He lives within my heart”
He concluded, “A Happy and meaningful Easter from the Anglican Diocese of the Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos Islands.”
Bishop Boyd noted that the difficulty many people
He added, “Throughout history and here in the Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos Islands today, Jesus’ resurrection would be more easily believed if persons could recognise Him in the world, in the church, in our homes, schools, work places, organisations and clubs, and wherever we gather.”
“This is a personal challenge to all of us to live in a way that points people to God, that makes God a real and attractive option, and that shows His power
Tribute concert to celebrate music of Richard Smallwood
BY JEFFARAH GIBSON Tribune Features Writer jgibson@tribunemedia.net
GOSPEL
music lovers across The Bahamas are being invited to a night centred on praise, reflection and the enduring influence of one of the genre’s most celebrated composers.
Set for Friday, April 17 at 7pm, “Bless The Lord: A Celebration of Richard Smallwood’s Music” will bring together voices from across the local gospel community at Trinity Global Cathedral on Marshall Road. The event is being presented by Edgy Management Bahamas in partnership with the church, with organisers positioning it as more than a traditional concert.
Instead, the evening is being framed as a collective worship experience rooted in music that has shaped churches and choirs for decades.
At the heart of the tribute is the work of Richard Smallwood, a composer and recording artist whose catalogue has become deeply embedded in gospel music traditions around the world. His songs, including “Total Praise,” “I Love The Lord,” and “Anthem of Praise,” have long been staples in worship settings, recognised for their ability to draw congregations into moments of reflection and reverence.
His influence has also extended to The Bahamas, where his visits in the late 1990s and early 2000s left a lasting impression on the local gospel landscape.
Performances during that period helped to inspire singers, musicians and
worshippers, contributing to a continued appreciation of his music across the islands.
The upcoming event will feature a lineup of Bahamian and international gospel voices, including Shaback, Leandria Smith, Davian Chase, Shannette Hepburn, Colyn Christopher, Angelica McIntosh, Rashad Lynes Abreu, Vanderson Barnett and Kacey Duncombe. They will be joined by a group ensemble, collectively performing selections from Smallwood’s body of work.
Organisers say the collaboration between Edgy Management Bahamas and Trinity Global Cathedral was intentional, bringing together both production and ministry to create an experience that resonates with a wide audience.
Travis Edgecombe, chief executive officer of Edgy Management Bahamas, pointed to the deep connection many have with Smallwood’s music, describing it as a defining part of worship for countless believers.
“Richard Smallwood’s music has been the soundtrack of worship for many of us. His music has transcended generations and denominations, and they continue to bring people into powerful moments of praise. Through this partnership with Trinity Global Cathedral, we are creating an experience where the Bahamian gospel community can come together to celebrate the music of a true gospel legend while lifting our voices in worship,” he said.
For Trinity Global Cathedral, the event also reflects a broader commitment to creating spaces where music and ministry intersect in meaningful ways.
Senior Pastor Bishop Trevor Williamson said the church was honoured to host the tribute, noting the spiritual impact Smallwood’s work has had on believers globally.
“It is a tremendous joy for Trinity Global Cathedral to partner with Edgy Management Bahamas in celebrating the music of Richard Smallwood. His songs have ministered to the hearts of believers around the world and have become anthems of worship in churches everywhere. This will be more than a concert; it will be a night of heartfelt praise, reflection, and celebration of the powerful impact
gospel music continues to have on our lives,” he said. With a focus on both musical excellence and spiritual connection, the evening is expected to blend powerful vocals with moments of communal worship, reflecting the
essence of gospel music as both art form and ministry. Organisers are encouraging attendees to come prepared to fully engage in an atmosphere of praise as the community gathers to honour the music and legacy of one of gospel
music’s most influential figures.
Additional information and updates can be found through the social media platforms of Edgy Management Bahamas and Trinity Global Cathedral. Admission is set at $20 for adults and $10.
RASHAD LYNES-ABREU
ANGELICA MCINTOSH LEANDRIA SMITH