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1st Heavenly Anniversary Shedrick “Shedy” Godfrey McPhee On August 25, 2025, you heard your name and submitted to the will of our LORD. You took your flight home, and that date will forever be etched in our hearts. You came into this world, made your contributions, touched and changed lives, and left behind a legacy of righteousness, love, and kindness. Though your earthly journey has ended, the memories you created and the lives you touched will continue to live on. One year later, we still miss you deeply and love you beyond words. We thank God for the time we were blessed to share with you and for the beautiful legacy you left behind. Sleep on, Shedrick (Shedy). Take your rest. Until we meet again, you will forever remain in our hearts 1st Heavenly Anniversary — August 25, 2026 Forever loved. Forever missed. Forever remembered. Jacqueline R. McPhee (wife) Attorney Shequel McPhee (daughter) Shedrick R. McPhee (son) sisters and brothers along with a host of other relatives and friends
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Funeral Service For
Carolyn Forbes, 64
of Marshall Road, New Providence, Bahamas will be held at Living Water Church Of God, Marshall Road on Saturday, August 29th, 2026 at 11:00a.m. Officiating will be Bishop Wilbert Rolle assisted by Pastor Warren Miller and Elder Jolden Anderson. Interment will follow in the Southern Cemetery, Cowpen and Spikenard Roads, New Providence. Cherish memories will forever be held by her beautiful daughters: Adrianna & Antonique Munnings; son: Calvin Newton Sr.; daughter-in-law: Tracey Newton; adopted daughter: Finishca Stubbs; step mother: Rose Forbes; brothers: Frederick Munnings, Franklin and Sherman Forbes; sisters: Porsha Poitier, Sylvia Drost, Linda Jordan, Karen Young, Diane Stubbs and Patrice Forbes; brother-in-law: Harry Ernest Sr.; grandchildren: Aquavia Seymour, Gary Jr. & Cameron Morley, Jadore Dean, Calvanique, Calvin Jr., Calvanae Newton, Calix & Calvinaire Newton & Dahlia Moxey; nieces & nephews: Wanda, LaShanta, Travis, Alkeisha, Harry, Kyle, Shakara Ernest, Kayshla, Fayme Munning, Fredrick Jr., Fekasa, Fredia, Georgina, Craig, Shanita, Stanlyette, Shandika, Cordero, Anetira, Davine, Shamika, Therese, Erin, Mayling, Olivia, Kristnell, Roneese, Miguel, Bernard, Dion, Justine, Prince Jr., Arnold, Ron, Xavier; uncles: Bishop Dr. Wilbert, Jacob, Wilton, Oscar & Isaac Rolle; aunts: Gwendolyn Colebrooke, Judy, Thelma & Sherr Rolle; numerous cousins including: Floyd Oliver, Faye Lewis & Family, Lenwood & Kim, Barry & Shawnell, Raquel, Calvin & Keisha, Joyann, Loney, Sherry, Catherine, Fabian & Denice, Edward Jr., Beulahmae, Emma and Benjamin, Willamae & Sally, Mini, Roselda & Helen, June & Hilton, Elder Sharmaine, Sharice, Stacy, Desiree, Dexter & Shawn, Pastor Gregory & Donna, Rex & Shanny, Linda, Andrew, Toya, Kimberley, Violet & Godfrey, Brenda, Absalom, Elder Terra & Elder Gloria, Vincent, Deborah, Monique, Mazie & Shantell, Nicola, Nicara, Nadia & Marvin, Alphamie, Avernell, Malvin & Calvin, Michelle, Teedie & Sharko; and a host of other relatives & friends: Apostle Dr. Sterling & Dr Prophetess Marcia McPhee & Jubilee Christian Ministries International Family, Pastor Denise Clarke, Ernest Munnings, Cheryl Mclennan from Canada, Christina Oliver & Family, Thomasina & Tanique Martin, Dave Munnings & family, Linda Bridgewater & Family, Sally, Millicent & Family, Zendal Colebrooke, Laura Roberts & Family, Loletta Colebrooke, Frederique Belot, Tito Black Sr., Calvin Greenslade, Christine Jenoure, Minister Monique & Karen Belle,
Minister Nadia Seymour, Wayde Johnson & family, Oleta, Emma, Catherine & Paulmae Colebrooke, Minister Darren, Sister Odia & Family, Bishop Elect Warren & Elder Lyn Miller, Minister Patricia & Pastor Leroy Woodside, Bishop Reginal & Shirley Ferguson, Pastor Jollin Anderson, Pastor Stephen & Margo Chipman, Minister Merlene Rolle, Minister Rose Ellington, Deaconess Sharon Gibson, Elder Kevin & Sister Pauline Munroe, Sister Paula Davis & family, Sandra Taylor & family, Santash & Minister Dorothy Martin, Colliemae Francis & Family, Zilpha Mackey & Family, Regina Ferguson, Karen & Cordell Munnings, Tash Sands & family, Deaconess Marika & Deacon Isaiah Adderley, Deaconess Shama Kids, Minister Vince Martin, Minister Iva & Prophet Ron Pinder, Minister Kenrick & Minister Elshanti Miller, Wenzle & Doreen Deleveaux, Linda Seymour, Evangelist Jackie William, Dorothy Gibson, Ruth & Annamae Colby, Bishop Derrick Knowles, Dr Elder Lavon Ferguson, Mildred Higgens & family, Pastor Ashley Brown Family, Prophet Kevin Rolle, Larry Missick & Family, Winifred Cleare, & Family, May, Sharon, Monique Bain, Tony Rolle, Pastor Grey Rolle, Prophetess Naomi & Rudolph Mackey & family, Prophetess Elizabeth Emmanuel, Hon. Darren Henfield, Living Water Church of God #1, 2, & 3 Family, Mosko Construction Company, Mastic Point Community, Northern Star Society, the Princess Margaret Hospital staff, Flamingo Gardens Clinic Staff, Nazareth Centre Family, Pastel Garden Community, Signing Hands for the Deaf. The family sincerely apologize for any omitted or misspelled. Family and friends may pay their last respects at Newbold Brothers Chapel, #166 Palmetto Avenue and Ragged Island Street, NewProvidence on Friday, August 28th, 2026 from 12:00 noon to 5:00p.m. and at the church on Saturday from 10:00a.m. until service time.
Death Notice For
Clay L. Taylor, 55 of Tarminda Street, New Providence, Bahamas died on Monday, 24th August, 2026 at the Princess Margaret Hospital. He is survived by his brothers: George and Robert Rolle; 4 nieces, 3 nephews; two aunts: Dorothy and Margo Taylor; uncles: Kirkland and Emmanuel Taylor, and a host of other relatives and friends Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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In Loving Memory of
Valgo Annette Shannon, 90
MARY VICTORIA BASDEN June 7, 1936 – August 23, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Mary Victoria Basden, affectionately known as “Grammy,” who passed away at the age of 90. Born on June 7, 1936, in Arthur’s Town, Cat Island, Mary later made Nassau her home, where she built a life centered on family, faith, and loved ones. Grammy was a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished grandmother, greatgrandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Her greatest joy was her family, and she leaves behind a beautiful legacy of love that will continue through the generations. She is survived by her beloved husband, Thomas Basden, with whom she shared 70 beautiful years of marriage. Together, they built a life centered on family, love, and cherished memories. She leaves to cherish her memory her four sons: Gregory Basden, and his wife Rochelle; Kevin Basden; Lorne Basden, and his wife Jennifer; and Sean Basden. Grammy will be lovingly remembered by her grandchildren: Thomas Basden, and his wife Lateshia, Britney, Khalil, and his wife Tia, Rashad, Scott, Arnaldo, and his wife Neimoya, Delquin, Dominique, Michele and her husband Jharid Singh, Gwendolynn, Michael, Nadia and her husband Livingston Miller and Nico. Her legacy continues through her great-grandchildren: Malia, Tenaci, Sultan, Skylar, Alex, Nova, Kennedy, Kemaury, Celine, Nyah, Leah, and Nariyah. She is also lovingly remembered by her sister, Rose Huyler; her brother, Tony Farah; numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives, friends, and loved ones. Grammy’s love, strength, wisdom, laughter, and the memories she created with her family will forever remain in their hearts. Though she is no longer with us, the love she gave and the legacy she leaves behind will live on through her husband, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and all those whose lives she touched. She will be deeply missed, lovingly remembered, and forever cherished. Rest peacefully, Grammy. Your love will live on through us all. Funeral Arrangements will be announced at a later date.
née Gibson
a resident of Fox Hill, New Providence, Bahamas, passed away at her residence on Monday, August 24, 2026. Left to cherish her precious memories are her children and spouses: Jean Shannon Gomez (Jerome), Lynette Shannon Basden (Godfrey), Evelyn Shannon Costello (Robert), Garvin Shannon; step daughter: Keva Lockhart; daughterin-law: Marcia Gibson; adopted son: Rev. Elvado Turnquest; siblings and spouses: Anthony Gibson (Bridgette), Valrea Sturrup (Fred), Gary Gibson (Denise), Miriam Carey (Godfrey) Elton Gibson (Sharon), Constance Gibson, Teresa Sands (Michael); numerous grandchildren, three great grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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Death Notice For
Charles Andrew Young, 86
Earl Ignatius Mortimer, 58
a resident of Maude Street, New Providence, Bahamas, passed away on Friday, August 21, 2026 at Twilight Home, Pinewood Gardens, New Providence.
a resident of Labour Street, New Providence, Bahamas, passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2026 at the Princess Margaret Hospital.
He was pre-deceased by his parents: Charles and Agnes Young; son: Mark Young; sister and brotherin-law: Charlamae and Gustavus Forbes; aunts: Vera Flowers and Margaret Matthews; cousins: Olga Saunders and Barbara Brown and other “close” relatives. He is survived by his daughters: Tonia Fawkes, Patrieka Young and Anya Symonette; siblings: Emily Colebrook, Antoinette Fernander and Irwin and Annamae Young and a host of other relatives and friends.
He is survived by his wife: Clarise Mortimer; sons: Ignatius Mortimer and Ignatio Mortimer; mother: Beverley Laconte; sisters: Judy Sweeting, Tanya Deleveaux; brothers: David (Larissa) Leconte and family, Peter Leconte; sister-in-law: Caroline Nelson; brothers-in-law: Clint Williams and George Nelson; cousins: Clarise Ann-Maryann Smith, Jacqueline Knowles; friends: Calvin Rolle, Tyrone Palmer, Lamont and Dino; other relatives: The Mortimer and Johnson Families 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 Gwendolyn Janet Turner, 90 of Ryswick Close and formerly of Matthew Town, Inagua will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday 28th August 2026 at Holy Cross Anglican Church, Highbury Park. Officiating will be Bishop Laish Boyd assisted by other members of the clergy. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Gardens, Soldier Road. Gwendolyn is predeceased by her Husband: Maxwell S.A. Turner; Parents: Joseph and Julie Nixon; Brother: Terence Nixon; Brothers-in-Law: Samuel Hall, Earl Thompson Sr and Phillip Symonette; Sister-in-Law: Elaine Sands; Son-in-Law: Stafford Greene. Left to cherish fond and precious memories of her are her Children: Therese Turner-Jones (Dennis), Justice Bernard Turner (April), Karen Walcott (Kenneth), Cecile Greene and Anita Turner-Christie (Basilio); Adopted daughter Giselle Fielder; Grandchildren: Dr. Bronwyn Huggins, Eleanor Jones, Rhian Jones, Reagan Turner, Joshua Turner, Alexander Turner, Zara Walcott, Gabrielle Little (George), Gershwin Greene, Ayden Christie, Aubrey Christie and Rachael Fielder’ Great-Grandchild: Ziggy Maxwell Huggins; Brother: Sir Arthur Foulkes (Lady Joan Foulkes); Sisters: Venencia Thompson, Betty Hall and Mary Symonette; Sisters-In-Law: Harriet Nixon, Marsha Turner-Major; In-Laws: Family of the Late Egbert and Edna Jones, Family of the Late Pauline Bastian, Family of the Late Lisle and Marina Walcott, Family of the late David and Doreen Greene, Basil and Rosita Christie; Nephews: Brendan (Rosie), Dion (Emma), Leo, Michael, Joseph, John and Carlos Foulkes (Chandra); Terrance Nixon II; Earl Thompson II, Eric Hall (Tiffany); Kenneth Bethel (Sherry); Basil and Desmond Sands; Nieces: Julie Herrera (Prospero), Chantal Okpere, Lisa Bethel (Carl), Dr. Dominique Johnson (Lee); Yvette Nixon, Ninette Williams (Pete); Jacinta and Marici Thompson; Venencia Hall; Stacey Adderley (Wayde); Catherine Sands, Christine Sands-Been, Yvonne Sands, Heather Strachan (Lincoln), Adrienne Sands and Michelle Sands; Other Relatives and Friends: The Families of the late Philip Nixon, Samuel Nixon, Robert Nixon, Henry Nixon, Eurenia Reckley, James Nixon and Silas Nixon, The Family of the late Geoffrey and Kitty Symmonett, The Family of the late Bloneva and George Darville, including Mary Rodland, Patricia Hermanns, Ida Moxey, The Family of the late Hyacinth Saunders-Burnside, including Reginald and Kamala Saunders and family, Dr. Mildred Hall-Watson and Family, Frank and Virginia Campbell and Family, Dr. Elizabeth Darville, Shirley Saunders, and Hannah Gill; Special friends: Dorie Yearwood, Lillian and Duke Smith, Sandra Campbell, Mary Davis, Sylvia Kemp, Vivienne Francis, Hilda Knowles and their families; Godchildren including: Valerie Saunders, Theresa Colebrooke, Michael Sweeting,
D. Kyran Turnquest, Dr. Earl Thompson III, The entire Anglican Communion, especially Bishop Z. Laish and Joann Boyd, the Family of the late Canon Neil and Joan Roach, Canon Norman Lightbourne and Mrs. Lightbourne, Canon Peter Scott, Rev Dr. Ethan Ferguson and family, Fr. Berkley Smith and family, Deacon Tiffany Hall-Sweeting and family, the Vestry, the ACW, ACM, HCCA, Senior Choir and the people of Holy Cross Parish, especially Patricia Reid and family, Patrick and Eula Edwards, Eva Hilton and family, Philabertha Carter, Alexis Gilbert, Brian and Paulette Higgs, Paula Holder and family, the children of the late Florence Gray, Freeman and Dorothy Fox, Amelia Archer, Othneil and Carol Watson, Samuel Sands, Dr. Trevor Jupp, Pat McKinney, Gene Haynes, Robert and Carolyn Bartlett and Olga Bethel. Other friends including Nalini Bethel, Ann Rolle, Visna Williams, Samuel Aurelhomme, the residents of Sands Subdivision, Andrew and Bonnie Malone; and other friends far too numerous to list by name; A special thanks is extended to: Doctors Kevin Moss and Agreta Eneas-Carey, her caregivers Jeanette Forbes, Pam Dixon, Nolda Marshall, Audrey and Princess Williams, Heather Granville, Jennifer Dacres and Georgette Bavogui for the compassionate care provided to her. May Her Soul Rest In Peace! Friends may pay their last respects at Bethel Brothers Morticians & Crematorium, #44a Nassau Street on Thursday (TODAY) 27th August 2026 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and at the church on Friday 28th August 2026 from 9:00 a.m. until service time.
Death Notice for Kenneth Augustine Higgs Sr., 69 of Theodora Lane, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Sunday, 23rd August, 2026. He is survived by his wife: Rosemary Higgs; daughters: Kenya Higgs-Moss, Kendra Bowe, Kenria Kelly and Kenice Higgs-Sammuels; sons: Kenneth Jr. and Kenrick Higgs; grandchildren: Brandson, Marcus, Bethany, Rachel and Ricardo; sisters: Donnalee Evans, Angela and Pamela Higgs and Charlene Dorsette; brothers: Bernard, Dwight, Albert and Gregory Higgs; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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Funeral Service for Idamae Curtis, 57 of St. Vincent Road and formerly of Exuma will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday 29th August 2026 at Kemp Road Ministries, Kemp Road. Officiating will be Rev. Adam, Brown and other ministers of the Gospel. Interment will follow in Lakeview Memorial Gardens and Mausoleum, J.F.K Drive and Gladstone Road. Ida was predeceased by her Parents: The late Briston and Deaconess Elizabeth Curtis.
AT IDA’S HOMEGOING CELEBRATION. May Her Soul Rest In Peace! Friends may pay their last respects at Bethel Brothers Morticians & Crematorium, #44a Nassau Street on Friday 28th August 2026 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and at the church on Saturday 29th August 2026 from 9:00 a.m. until service time.
Death Notice for Philip Paul Lockhart Sr., 65
Left to Cherish Ida’s Life and Legacy are her beloved daughters: Kavon Curtis and Kemisha Hart; Grandchildren: Elizabeth Kristina Keva Hart and Serenity Minnis; Sisters: Ismae Gibson, Dr. Christine Curtis, Ethel Curtis of Pembroke Pines, FL., Margaret Curtis and Cyprianna Curtis – Davis (Nardo); Nieces: Margo Ryan (Uti) & Kevica KellyGriffin (Kimmie); Nephews: Deon Gibson, Tauren and Tavarus Curtis; Grandniece: Sarriah Ryan; Grandnephew: Kevron Kelly Malcolm; Uncle: Deacon Simeon Curtis; God-children: Kalea Bonaby & Torean Gray; A tribe of cousins, relatives, and friends including: Rev. Dr. Adam Brown and Family, Rev. Dr. Ivan F. Butler and Family, Naomi Curtis and Family, Elsie McKenzie and Family, Doris Sands and Family, Pamela Rolle-Storr and Family; Quentin Rolle and Family, Wayde Rolle and Family, Elder Rose Flowers-Butler and Family, Deaconess Audrey Taylor and Family, Atty. Bridgette Outten and Family, Kendra Allen-Bain and Family, Dr. Quentin Finch and Family, North Carolina, Hon. Keith Bell and Family, Keith Carey and Family, Kemuel Hart and Family, Mrs. Veronica Ryan and Family, Pembroke Pines Fl., Koinonia Worship Ministries, Pembroke Pines, FL., Nurses and Doctors at Memorial Hospital, Pembroke Pines, FL., Dr. Dean Tseretopoulos, Lyford Cay Hospital, Dr. Rogeolle Morris, PMH, Annamae Brice and Family, Eloise (Netty) and Family, Carmichael Union Baptist Church Family, Ebenezer Baptist Church Family, Casino Staff at Atlantis including Eloise, Monty, Lowell, Percy, Covin and the Sea Glass Family; The Yahoo Family including Allyson, Dellarese, Linda, Tynnaz, Rochelle, Lisa, Denise, Brad, Anthon, Anthony, Aaron, Duane, Osborne, Issiah, Raynardo, Ricardo, and Gregory; Brenda Neely and the Auditor General Department, Poop Deck Restaurant, Green Parrot Restaurant and Lounge, Ministry of Education Student ReFocus Support Programme, the University of The Bahamas, and the Community of Rolleville, Exuma.
He is survived by his daughters: Philippa and Chloe Lockhart; sons: Ramon Lockhart, Deangelo Thurston, Philip Jr., Philip III, Mark and Clement Lockhart; Grandchildren: Amari and Kairo Lockhart; sisters: Anna Hall, Roslyn Lockhart, Lydia Jones and Janet Nixon; brothers: Simeon, David and Elroy Lockhart; aunts: Barbara McKinney, Tezel Butler, Yvonne Miller, Rosemary Bowe, Maizie Poitier and Stephanie Rolle; uncles: Atwell, Osbourne, George and Michael Pintard; and a host of other relatives and friends.
FAMILY IS REQUESTING THAT COLORS ARE TO BE WORN
Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
(Retired Petty Officer, RBDF)
of Lawton Avenue and formerly of Duncan’s Town, Ragged Island, died on Friday, 21st August 2026.
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Death Notices for Angela Alsaida Brennen, 74
Laddy Daswell (D.J.) Bevans, 91
Lizandria Melverna Curlina Taylor, 30
of Bamboo Cay, Bullocks Harbour, Berry Island, died on Saturday, 15th August 2026.
of St. Andrews Drive, Blair Estates and formerly of Grand Bahama died at his residence on Sunday, 23rd August, 2026.
of Johnstone Avenue, died at the Rand Memorial Hospital on Saturday, 8th August, 2026.
He is survived by his wife: Sylvia Bevans; daughters: Kim Bethel, Christine Bullard and Charliese Bevans; sons: Rev. Kevin Benton, Paul, Rochielle, Daswell Jr. and Keith Bevans; grandchildren: Miriam and Benjamin Benton, Rachael Walters, Syrena, Chelsea, Jourdan, Paul Tariq Jr., Aliyah, Alycia Bevans, Joliese Johnson, Tanaz, Dahlyah, Dreyson, Zahra and Joshua, Gina Bethel and Jethero Bullard, Andelino Sands, Dereka ThomsponZimgibl and Shavette Thompson; sister: Angela Mackey-Ferguson; and a host of other relatives and friends.
She is survived by her father: Andrew Taylor; mother: Elizabeth Wong-Taylor; brother: Dr. Andrew Gordon Taylor; special friend: Lorenzo Nixon; aunts: Faye Lightbourne, Lynn Wong, Toni Wong-Lake, Tiffany Gaitor, Audrey Dames, Shelly and Kendra Taylor; uncles: Matthew Wong, Isaac Lightbourne, Marlon Lake, Nolan Gaitor, Leroy Dames, Ricky, Brent, Don, Shawn and Corey Taylor; and a host of other relatives and friends.
She is survived by her daughter: Valdia Dean; son: Ricardo Knowles; sister: Ruth Brennen; uncle: Samuel Brennen; grandchildren: Trevor & Tevin Dean, Valentino Seymour, Peyton Knowles; great grandchildren: Treveah & Amelia; godchildren: Paulette Roberts, Calvin Pinder, Renaldo Gomez and Anthonisha Roberts; numerous nieces, 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.
Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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Celebration of A Gem Service For Thompson, Berty and Edward Carey, Jack, Ernest and Peter Amidee Preston “Six” Davis (Carole-Gaye), Junior Hanchell, Brian McDonald and Shawn Cox; Turnquest, 89 Thirty-Five Nieces: Deborah Gibson, Rochelle Basden, Sandra
of Teal Street, Pastel Gardens and formerly of Deadman’s Cay, Long Island will be held on Saturday, August 29, 2026 at 11am at New Covenant Baptist Church, East/West Highway. Officiating will be Pastor Elect Ken Russell Mt. Zion Baptist Church Eight Mile Rock, Grand Bahama, assisted be other Ministers. Burial will be in Lakeview Memorial Gardens and Mausoleums, Gladstone Road and John F. Kennedy Drive. The Radiance of this “Garnet of A Gem” will always glow in the hearts of his: Two Sons: Sterling Charlton Sr. and Clyde Fox; Two Daughters: Vernice Smith and Montrea “Ginger” Brown; Five Grandsons: Addis Huyler, Antonio Fox Sr., Sterling Charlton Jr., Sean and Andy Smith; Eleven Granddaughters: Jessica Martin, Vanessa and Desiyah Charlton, Jasmine Fountian, Daniela, DeAsja and Dajah Brown, Daneha Bethell, Shakera Fox, Lanora Greene and Brenda Smith; Six Great Grandsons: Antonio Jr. and Jermaine Fox, Sterling Charlton III, Rickey Stubbs, Ralf and Sean Smith Jr.; Five Great Granddaughters: Jasmine Pinder, Shamara Johnson, Adriainique Miller, Rickia Stubbs and Jayette Greene; One Sister: Inez Burrows; Eighteen Nephews: Collins (Carla), Kevin (Lakera), Keno (Christian), Brian, Justin and Norris Turnquest, Mark (Dominique) and Sean Burrows, Fr. Richard Wood, Travis
Hudson, April Edomwomy (Fr. Jude), Dale, Joyann, Shantel, Dellerise, Laura and Christine Turnquest, Lisa Darville, Geraldine Williams, Melissa Thompson, Mellany, Marilyn, Deborah and Sheena Zonicle, Josephine Lopez, Christiana Russell (Julian), Martha Minnis (Clinton), Dr. Samara Zonicle-Newton (Roland), Clavia McClain (Samuel}, Pauline Claude, Shernell Gardiner, Wanza Munroe (Kevin), Min. Andrea Taylor, Linda Pinder, Machelle Sands (Desmond Esq J.P.), Joanna Curry, Indira Belle, Freeda Stubbs, Vivian Rahming, Laverne Saunders, Shellie Murphy and Sophie Kerr; Numerous: Grandnephews and Grandnieces; Cousins: Franklee Wilchombe, Andra Ashwood, Rosie, Sherlock, Shervin, Sherlin, Andrew, Jeffery, Ovina, Brenda, Nora, Bertie, Verna, Ted, Joe and Shirley Turnquest, Carolyn, Annamie, Lyndy, Una, Mickey, Rosie and Donnie Burrows, Micheala Rolle, Anthea Gibson, Philip Brice, Berty, Emma, Robert and William Cartwright, Barry and William Wong and Shirley Smith; Three Sisters-in-law: Patricia, Pathenia and Elva Turnquest; Other Loving Family and Friends Including: The Turnquest, Burrows and Cartwright Families, Rev Agath Martin, Pastor Elect Ken Russell and the Congregation of Mt. Zion Baptist Church Eight Mile Rock, Grand Bahama, (Especially the Men’s Fellowship Ministry), The community of Queens Cove, Grand Bahama, Bishop Simeon and Sister Linda Hall, The New Covenant Baptist Church Family, Rev. Lindy Russell, Paula Clarke, Patricia Rahming, Dr. Arnold Davis, Bridgette Robinson, Curly Powell, Ingrid Bethune, Jeff Charlton, Neville and Cora Rolle, Rosa Fowler, Peter Bethell, Essie Fountain, Cyprianna Henfield, Carol Brown, Gerry Gaitor, Vernice Newbold, Lional Murphy, Verdell Cooper and their Families. The Family of the Late Lorna Bethune and the entire Community of Deadman’s Cay, Long Island. Special Thanks To: The Doctors and Nurses of the Geriatric Ward of Sandilands Rehabilitation Center. Public visitation will be in the “Garnet Suite” Emerald Memorial Mortuary, Wulff Road in the Rock of Ages Business Complex, on Friday, August 28, 2026 from 12noon to 5pm and at New Covenant Baptist Church, East/West Highway on Saturday, August 29, 2026 from 10:00am to Service Time. Guest book can be signed at www.emeraldmemorialmortuary.com
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Funeral Service for
Charles Julius “Captain Charlie” Major, 70
of Robinson Road East and formerly of Roses, Long Island, Bahamas, will be held at Central Church of the Nazarene, East Street South on Saturday, 29th August 2026 at 10:00a.m. Pastor John LaGuerre, Pastor Jefferson Newton and Pastor Macktavous Daniels will officiate. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, Soldier Road. Charles was predeceased by his parents: Louis and Eliza Major; granddaughter: Traijhina Major; best friend & heart: Bobby Major; four brothers: Frank, Samuel, Emmanuel and William Major; four sisters: Martha and Leona Major, Ann Wright, Maris Major-Minnis; niece: Jenette Gibson; nephew: Raymond Gibson Jr. Precious memories of Charles will linger forever in the hearts of many other relatives and friends including his devoted and dedicated wife: Deloris ‘Dee’ Major; two sons: Jason ‘CJ’ Major (Tara) and Rico Major (Tehillah); one daughter: Shaundell Major (Jaleche Strachan); five grandsons: Tajhon Major, Rico Jr. Major, Ryder Major, Rome Major, Jaleche Strachan Jr.; aunts: Hilda Taylor and Enid Major; mother-in-law: Florence Mingo; five sisters-in law: Evangeline (Colins) Bullard, Elizabeth (Sidney) Barr, Brenda (Jefferson) Newton, Genette (Marco) Brown and Devenor (Brock) Bingham; brother-in-law: Joseph Minnis; Stepbrother: Harry Major; step-sister: Sandra Darville; nieces: Desra Major, Sabrina Major, Jennifer (Daniel), Louisten, Erica (Cyril), Rahming, Shanara Wright, Natasha Bain, Therisma Major, Sydnease Barr-Gardiner, Koria Barr-Pedican, Arthia and Avanya Nixon, Keishla (Lionel) Cash, Kayla (Ricardo) Storr, Jecarma Newton-Allen, Nastasia Williams, Devina and Devona Saunders, Margenae Brown, Laverne Thompson, Henrietta Saunders; nephews: Clete Major (Delbertha Saunders), Kendrick (Lashan) Major, Shorn (Fayanna) Gibson, Jerome (Shekira) Gibson, Jermaine Gibson, William Major Jr., Davaughn(Jada) Major, Te’Vaughn Major, Malik Major, Damarion Major, Arthero Nixon, Omar (Menishca) Barr, Decorray Barr, Jenson (Shawnda), Newton, Caleb (Wentrena) Goodman, Livingston (Antonia) Munroe, Henry Jr, Anthony, Jeremy and Timothy Saunders, Samuel Poitier; god-daughters: Dianne Major-Okpuno, Arthia Nixon; grand-nieces and nephews: Cletra and Renisha Major, Clete Major Jr., Lamont Major, Shamia Major, D’Ashanay and Dillan Palacious, Shorn Jr., Kayshorna, Tishorna, Symone, Kylah, Kaitlyn, Jeremiah, and Jerome Jr. Gibson, Daniel Jr. and Dannisha Louisten, Dallas Higgs, William Nairn, Sabria Marshall, Julieshe Miller, Roboneke McKenzie, Tonesha, Dasean and Seira Rahming, Natasha and Latara Bowe, Lazaria Moxey, Treyvon, Kenice and Samaya Major, Several great grandnieces and great grand nephews; other relatives and friends including: Burdie
Davis and Family, Merle Dean & family, Colleen and Brindisa Major & Family, Perry, Paul, and Mandy Dean, Bruce and Grace Dean & family, Angela Kelly & Family, Tony and Jeanette Bridgewater & family, Theresa Kemp & family, Sarah and Kenneth Taylor, William and Patrice Carrol & Family, Paul and Sandy Carrol & family, Steven & Jennifer Farrow & family, Judy Major, Audrey Gaitor and family, Vashti Roberts, Lesa Roberts & family, Tina Gibbs & family, Esper Major, Linda Major, Mike Major & family, Elias, Phillip, Percy, Truma, Marilyn Major & family, Falcon Major, Lulu & Angie Bullen, Lucy and Pearline & family, Mark, Stanley and Diane Major & family, Hazel Major, Vicky and Gelva Roxbury, Glen, Michael, and Randy Wells & family, Ryan and Yonnie Miller & family, Tito and Ruby Miller & family, Rocky Glinton, Roger Major, Janet Russell and Bianca Minnis & family, Cyril and Claudine Joffre & family, Rudolph and Linda Ferguson & family, Jimmy and Lori Lowe & family, Hellen Ellis, Thelma Green & family, Tamica Jarvis & family, Tony & David Hanna, Dr. Derwin Johnson & family, Pastor John Laguerre & Minister Everkell Laguerre, Hell Ron’s Plaza, E. Dawson Roberts & Co., Staff of Nassau Cruises, Dolphin Encounters, The Community of Long Island, Members of Central Church of the Nazarene, Medical Staff of Oaktree Medical, Staff of Princess Margaret Hospital especially A & E, Medical Surgical Ward and Male Medical II Ward. He also leaves to cherish his memory a host of many boat captains, who throughout the years became more than friends, they became family that is too many to mention. The lasting bonds remained a meaningful part of his life. Relatives and friends may pay their respects at Grace Funeral Home, #36 Rosetta Street on Friday, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and again on Saturday at the Church, from 9:00 a.m. until service time.
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Rev. Dencil Ivan Kerr, 70 of Ambergris Street, died at his residence on Monday, August 24th, 2026. He is survived by his wife: Paulette Kerr; two sons & their spouses: Kesneil (Maranda) and Dencil Joshua (Roxan) Kerr; two daughters & their spouse: Keshelle (Glenville) Davis and Denricka Kerr; four sisters: Althea Kerr, Naomi King, Pretisha Deveaux and Brenda Kerr-Henfield; one brother: Oscar Kerr; seven grandchildren: D’shelle (Ke’Darius) Washington, Makayla, Kimora and Neveah Kerr; Jayden and Jai’marie Taylor and Brielle Kerr; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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Death Notices for Minister Ruth Mae Young, 73 of Halls Road, Sunset Park, died in Baraterre, Exuma, Bahamas, on Saturday, August 15th, 2026. She is survived by her husband: Rev. Charles Young; three sons: Renaldo, Chad, and Charles (De’Andrea) Young Jr.; three daughters: Sergeant Nadia (Sergeant Cassidy) Smith, Charlean Rolle and Sonovia Young; two sisters: Maude Carter and Margaret (Marvin) Bandin; one brother: Daniel Johnson Jr.; seven grandchildren: Desarian Smith, Storm, Clayton, Charleah, Russian, Chadé and Chyloh Young; one aunt: Genesta Rahming; two sisters-in-law: Deaconess Florence Pratt and Deaconess Eunice Meadows; nieces and nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
Rudolph George Farrington, 91 of Yellow Elder, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Wednesday, August 26th, 2026. He is survived by his wife: Rosalie Farrington; three sons: Rudolph Jr., Chance and Kevin Farrington; four daughters: Christine Ferguson, Clarise and Hyacinth Farrington and Michelle Adderley; numerous grand children, great-grandchildren and great great-grand children, and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
Clarese Delores Virgil-Allen, 75 of Grenda Crescent and formerly of Exuma, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Wednesday, August 26th, 2026. She is survived by her husband: Barry Allen; two sons: Devaughn (Georgette) and Diogenes Virgil; one daughter: Candice Bowe; three sisters: Patricia Peterson, Judy Cartwright and Charity Armbrister-McKenzie; two brothers: Roland Armbrister and Flavan Curry; six grandchildren: Garon and Gary Bowe Jr.; Chanice (Arthur) Munnings, Dvanya, Dmyah and Destiny Virgil and Deonte Gardiner; numerous nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
Raymond Audie Elgartlon Murphy, 73 of Golden Gates II, New Providence, Bahamas, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Sunday, August 23rd, 2026. He is survived by, his wife: Winifred Murphy; two daughters: Ranique Murphy and Raynetha Chamberlain; one son: Jermaine Murphy; two grand children: Jamar and Melia Murphy; twelve sisters: Doretha and Priscella Murphy, Miriam Emmanuel, Covena Murphy; Greta Collie, Bernestene Adderley, Jacqueline Romer, Frances Russell, Alma Rolle, Ella and Melony Murphy and Bricemae Gibson; two brothers: Charles and Vanright Murphy; four aunts: Dr. Clara McPhee, Sybleane McPhee, Frances McPhee and Clara McPhee (of Belle Glade, Florida); numerous nieces, nephews and cousins, and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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of Haven Avenue, New Providence, Bahamas, will be held at Temple Baptist Church, Farrington Road, New Providence on Friday, August 28th, 2026 at 11:00am.Officiating will be Reverend Geoffrey A. Woods. Cherished memories are held by her children: Shenika, Zendall, Edward, Greer; sisters: Judy, Beverley, Theresa; grandchildren: Marano, Ashanatae, Shamiya, Debrianna, Zaria, Ebony, Dakota, Kaysha, Michael, Dallas; nephews: Derek, Germaine, Percy, Joshua, Demetrius, Devon; nieces: Deloris, Genesta, Erica, Carla, AnnMarie, Edith, Rontel, Kawanda, Danielle, Ashley, Whitney, Joyce; grandnieces & grandnephews: Jasper, Eric, Jason, Javon, Kyliesha, Keano, Jhayde, Justiz, Derek Jr., Peta-Gaye, Kendisha, Beyonce, Piere, Joshua, Naomi, Iesha, Gabriella; great grandnieces & great grandnephews: Dario, Logan, Khyrie, Wynn; friends: Sharon Johnson and Family, Francita Pennerman and Family, Marshell Bain and Family, Tino Woodside and Family, Samantha Sturrup and Family, Martha Ferguson and Family, Kendra Adderley and Family, Richard Gardiner and Family, Karen Johnson and Family, Michelle Knowles and Family, Charles Stubbs and Family, Rose Brown and Family, Yokoi Major, Angela Stuart, Maryilin Johnson, Genevieve Laing and Family, David Smith and Family, Drexel Rolle and Family, Superintendent Stephen Carey and Family, Dr. Daniel Johnson & Family, Patrick and Marva McDonald, Rock Crusher Road and Fort CharlotteCommunity and Temple Baptist Church Family, The University of The Bahamas Finance Department and other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.
of Gregory Street, Matthew Town, Inagua, Bahamas died on Tuesday, 18th August, 2026 at the Princess Margaret Hospital. He is survived by his wife: Elizabeth Missick; son: Livan Pyfrom; daughters: Donneah & Tanisha Missick, Anika Pyfrom, Tracey Culpepper; grandchildren: Trevan, Caleb & Joshua Pyfrom, Takiyah & Tamiyah Harvey, Lola Bowles, Tracelee Culpepper; sister: Susan Handfield and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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Funeral Services For Lavado “Dominic” Moss, 49 others too numerous to mention. of Eaton Road, Grahms Deive, New Providence, Bahamas will be held on Friday, August 28, 2026, 10:00 a.m. at Church of God of Prophecy, Shirley Street, New Providence. Officiating will be Pastor Livingston Ferguson assisted by other ministers of the gospel. Interment will follow in Lakeview Memorial Gardens, John F. Kennedy Drive, New Providence. Left to celebrate his life and legacy are his fiancé: Samathatha Newman (Common Wife; mother: Agnes Moss, father: Alfred Moss (Jennifer); mother-in-law: Theodora Smith; father-in-law: William (Sheryl) Newman; sons: Xavier Moss, Jayden Moss; daughters: Kristineque( Jennefier) Moss, Lakia Moss (Meleka), Lanique Moss, Aisha Moss, Pr iyashia Moss , Savannah Moss, Lyric Moss, Tiana Moos; adopted daughter: Kiara Lockhart; brothers: Demarquis (Lydia) Moss, Sherwood (Jill) Hanna, Ronald Martin, Damien Nixon; sisters: Bonnivette (Pedro) Rodgers, Parthenia (Tracy) Stiggers, Natasha Moss (Jerome), Sharmaine Davis, Connie Brice, sisters-inlaw: Shantell (Romeo) Cooper, Wandelee ( Mark) Burrows, Anna M. Butler(Tracy); brothers-in-law: Christopher Farrington, James Mc Cartney; aunts: Harriett Copper, Maude Ferguson, Cornelia Johnson; uncles: Douglas (Rose), Tynes; nieces: Jaleesa Gonzalez, Charisma Moss, Petra Rodgers, Felicia Stiggers, Alexis Hanna, Mercedes Hanna, Ronique Mc Cartney, Ronisha McCartney, Alicia Moss, Lesir Moss; grand nieces: Destiney, Charell, Felisha, Zaria, Alexia, Maliyah, Ava, Ke’Myah Moss; nephews: Preceded by Ronald Mc Cartney Jr., Rakeem Moss, Terrell Stiggers, Bently Hanna; grand nephews: Deron, Tyrone; cousins: LaDonna Johnson, Tamiko, Ferguson and Simeon Gardiner, Gregory Johnson, Leevan Johnson, Gerrard Johnson, Qutel Symonette, Elisha Adderley, Jasis Bevans, Kai Symonette, Cardinal and Cynthia Collie, Cara, Carreo and Cardie Jr. Collie, Pedro Ferguson, Renea Bufford, Sheniqua Ferguson, Dellareese Rolle, Theresa and Micheal Bain, Jeffrey and Sheretta Tynes, Kevin and Teresa Tynes, Tyrone and Nathalee Tynes, Kevin & Shari Russell, Kheri, Khali and Khaya Russell, Jaleel and Ericka Saunders,Okoye Cooper; other relatives and friends including: The Smith and Newman Family, Hon. McKell Bonaby Member of Parliament for Mount Moriah and Mount Moriah and Yellow Elder Communities, The G.H.S. 1994, SKS Karate School Wing of Dove Learning Center, Bishop Ian Brathwaite Sr and Lady Koralee Brathwaite and many
The body will repose in The Blessed Redeemer Chapel at Ferguson’s Funeral Directors, 7th Terrace Collins Avenue, New Providence on (TODAY) Thursday from 12:00 noon - 6:00p.m. and at the church on Friday from 9:00a.m. until service time.
Natalya Shenique Duncombe, 41 of Carmichael Rosd, New Providence, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, August 29th, 2026, 12:00 noon at St. Ambrose Anglican, Gladstone & Carmichael Road, New Providence. Officiating will be Rev’d Father Scott Brennen assisted by other Ministers of the Clergy. She is survived by her mother: Natalie Duncombe-Storr; father: Stephen Duncombe; step father: Anthony Storr; grandmother: Floris Marshall; siblings: Lakera Jones (Spencer Jones), Deandra Petterson (Malesha Petterson), Gabrielle Duncombe; nieces and nephews: Arabella Jones, Atreus Jones, Kehlani Petterson, Christiano Jones, Jaxson Petterson; aunts: Louise Marshall, Shari Marshall, Belinda Stubbs, Janet Poitier, Donna Bullard, Beverly Williams, Joan Forbes (of Kingston Jamaica), Joan Stubbs; uncles: Pastor Arthur Duncombe, Cliff Bethel, Paul Bullard, Richard Thompson, Michael Marshall (Antonya Marshall), Brent Stubbs; cousins: Shanique, Berkell, Natasha, Latisha, Sandra, Chelsea, Grace, April, Ian, Lil Ian, Leonardo, Cordero, Antonio, Lakeno, Delano, Lynden, Glenn, Valentino, Brandon Smith, Tina (Henry Eyma), Shantell (Algernon Rolle), Quetell (Sergio Clarke) Noel Brown, Samuel Williams, Tyreke Moseley, Dante Eyma, Shavantae Pierre, Jamie, Marcus, Marcia and Richard Jr Thompson, Michelle (Dante Fernander) Michella, Alleyah, Malik, Matthew, Tamia, Tramico, Makai, Mia Marshall, Inspector Terrell Stubbs, Brent Stubbs Jr., Brittany Stubbs, Brentisha Stubbs, Branae Stubbs, Eddie Kemp Jonathon kemp, Inspector Keiron Rodgers, Kyle Rodgers; and many others too numerus to mention. Relatives and friends are invited to sign a condolence register at St. Ambrose Anglican Church on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. until service time.
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Funeral Service for and Brendan Russell, Vincent Rashad Kirby, Michael Johnson Frankyn McDonald ‘Billy’ and Deval Kirby, Lamont Malcom, Kim (Keith) Thompson, Krystal Fox, Santanna McCoullough, Caleb (Jr), Christopher and Ewing, 77 Tiffany Rolle, Calisa McLaughlin, Tanya Roberts, Shanthea, Alex, Courtney, Demetri, Okendall, Drea, Gina, Felincia and a host of relatives and friends to numerous to mention.
Rolle;
Relatives and friends may pay their last respect at Evergreen Mortuary located on Village and Parkgate Roads on Friday from 10 AM to 5 PM and again at the church on Saturday from 10 AM until service time.
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Sharmeka Smith, 47
He is pre-deceased by his parents, Majorie Wilson Grant and Walter Albert Ewing; siblings, Walter & Douglas Ewing, Kevin Sawyer, Rev. Livingston Malcolm, David Armbrister, Nicola and Elaine Harvey. Left to cherish his memories are, his loving and devoted wife, Ellen Ewing, sons, Wayne (Tonya) & Devin Ewing, daughters: Lettice, Nicola, and Samantha Ewing, Tina (Valentino) Newton and Mandy (O’Neil) Duncanson. Grandchildren: Payton (Wellington) King, O’neisha and O’neil (Jr.) Duncanson, Valentino (Jr) and Tobias Newton and Jemini and Samara Brown. Great grand children: Wellington III & Beckham King. Siblings: Frederick (Priscilla) Armbrister, Michael Kirby, Patrice (Omen) Darville, Monica Smith, Gloria Russell, Kathleen Albury, Deborah Knowles, Kathy Ewing-Nixon. Mother-in-law: Doris Rahming. Brothersin-law: Alston, Freddie & Caleb (Glenda) Rolle. Sisters-in-law: Keturah Fox, Cassandra and Ernestine Rolle and Denise (Edgar) Rolle-Styles. Cousins: Hon. Rev. John Malcolm, Donald Williams, Janet Farrington, Louise Hanna, Brendalee Allen, Llewellyn Cleare, Jeannie Hanna. Nieces and Nephews: Sherie, Shama, Shawn, Dovella & Cole Ewing, Keno, Ken, Frederick (Jr.) Felicia Armbrister, Freneka Armbrister-Sears, Okeisha Forbes, Omeka Moore, Nerrissa, Natasha and Pretino Albury, Johnice, Johnico, Desiree & Kemmy Smith, Akeia Wilson, Fredron Knowles, Shaen
of South Beach, New Providence died Monday August 25th 2026 at her residence. She is survived by her Mother: Barbara Edgecombe; Father: Michael Smith; Son: Tameko Coakley; Brothers: Tamari Edgecombe, Kyle Smith & Kane Smith; Sister: Melissa Smith and a host of other relatives and friends who will be announced at a later date. Funeral arrangements had been entrusted to Evergreen Mortuary located on Parkgate & Village Road.
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Elvina Loanna McPhee, 85
a resident of Tuscarara Lane, Great Harbor Cay, Berry Island and formerly of Long Island, Bahamas, died at her residence on Friday, August 6th, 2026. Service will be held at St. Bartholomew’s Anglican Church, Bullock’s Harbour, Berry Island, on Friday, August 28th, 2026, at 10 a.m. Officiating will be Rev’d Fr. Don L. Haynes, assisted Catechist Kevin Wallace and other Ministers of The Gospel. Interment will follow at Seaview Memorial Park, Berry Island. Left to cherish her memories are her sons: Thaddeus (Vernella) McPhee, Jayson & Valance Jr. Francis; daughters: Lorna Winder, Valencia Francis; grandchildren: Latoya McPhee, Thaddeus McPhee Jr., Travis McPhee, Tamika McPhee, Anthonette (Cedric) Wilmore, Le-Andra (Micheal) Hutchison, Antonique (Nicholas) Darville, Anthony J. Winder Jr., Lavoie (Andrew) McKenzie, Alexandria Francis, Jaenell Francis, Wyact Francis, Timia (Malique) Moss, Christian J. Q. Saunders, Madison T. V. Reckley; great-grand children: Keanu Walkes, Angel Collie, Katlyn Collie, Karior Capron; Tyrease Minnis, Tiarah McPhee; Cammon Forbes, Tymanii McPhee, Ra’Neysha Rolle, Ru’Nai Rolle, Zy’Aire McPhee; Denaj A Whymns, Pheonix J. Wilmore; Andrew Jr. & Analia McKenzie; Journee D. Smith; sister: Marilyn Sands; Aunts: Eutherine Anderson, Lereader (Charles) West, Lois & Hortense Edgecombe; uncles: Doyle, Ethan & Don Edgecombe; sisters-in-laws: Rosamond Wells, Cynthia Wells & Lynette Wells; Sybleane McPhee; nephews & nieces: Phyron & Rochelle Wells, Deborah (Maurice) Arthur, Cherfelt Wells, Chervonne (Anthony) Griggs, Chercovie & Chernette Wells, Monique (Steve) Rodgers, Carla Wells, Tanya Yvette Forbes, Sheanda (Dario) Maycock, Renward (Sarah) Wells, Ketress & Kamiesha Wells, Raymond (Eunice), Troy (Deann) Sands, Marilyn Roberts, Nola (Cyril) Dean, Katrina (David) Wallace; Carlos (Toni) McPhee, Wilton (Carmel), Yergan, Kathleen, Anishka, Sharleen and Edroy Williamson; Carol Smith, Brian, Ed, Idadella, Patrick, Leo & Flossie Brown; relatives: Lyn Armstead, Patsy Roker, Beverly, Leona & Jenny Davis, Carmen (Keith) Smith, Dale (Don) McLeod, Leona Davies-Rahming, the descendants of Nathaniel & Florence Edgecombe, Fort Lauderdale, the late James Edgecombe, Earlene Beard-Gilbert, Chicqutar Landray, Thomas & Viola Davis, Elthelyn Michaels; friends: Dorothy Rolle, Shirley Bethel, Vernetta Rolle, Christine & Wally Saunders, Bradley & Mary Knowles, the Francis, Brennen, Charles, Dean, Winder, Wallace, Rolle families of Great Harbour Cay, the descendants the late Melvin & Geneva Miller (Long Island), Luella & Bernard Watkins (Nassau), Siegefred & Dorothy Ann Wilson, Virginia Wells-Ellis, the Coco Cay Straw Market
family, Fr. Don Haynes and the people of St. Bartholomew Anglican Church along with numerous godchildren, relatives and friends Special Thanks to: Dr. Watson Darville, Nurse Michael, Linessa Davis, Kimberley Green, the staff of the Bullocks Harbor Clinic and the East Sunrise Mortuary, New Providence, Bahamas. Friends may pay their last respects at St. Bartholomew’s Anglican Church, Bullock’s Harbour, on Thursday at 5:30p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and again at the church from 9:00 a.m. to service time on Friday.
Clifford Sutherland, 71 a resident of #22 west Royal Palm Street, New Providence, Bahamas, died at Princess Margaret Hospital on Thursday, August 6th, 2026. Service will be held at Church of God of Prophecy, Baillou Hill Road on Saturday, August 29th, 2026, at 11a.m. Officiating will be Pastor Paulette Johnson. Cremation will follow. He is survived by wife: The late Ionie Sutherland; children: Carolyn (Nick) Sands, Rashad (Kimberley) Sutherland; grand children: Reign Sutherland, Lashanda (Miguel) Newton, Lakhia, Laquania and Laniqua Sands, Kia and Jerai Knowles; great-grand children: Jaylah Hinsey, Phyre Pratt, Miliyah Newton; Jeremiah Sands; sister: Louise Sutherland; nieces and nephews: Steven Bain, Charles and Jamal Ferguson; Ellamae (Marlon) Lewis; Lisa (Kevin); Caroline (Kay); Tamara Ferguson; Rayan and Keisha Dean; Pastor Beulah Bain; Albertha Carey; Associate Pastor Elevise Munnings; Amanda Kelly; grandnieces and nephews: Kevin Bain, Jarvis (Niqua) and Stephanie Bain, Demarco Lightbourn, Jarcoby Taylor, Enoch Carey, Allen and Simeon (Shavonnia) Munnings, Sherry Munnings, Petronique Munnings, Leonard (Sanie) and Lakendo (Patina) Kelly; Tyrone and Harim Rolle; Livingston Rolle; Latoya and Lakisha Rolle, Angela and Kathrina Rolle, Jeffery Turner, Tanesha Turner, Kiplin Fowler, Lindsey (Willy) Roberts; Kayla (Kenrick) Wells, Romona (Edwin) Winder, Andrea, Shantia, Arlean (Kirtland), Latonia (Clarence) Cash, Antonio; other relatives and friends including: Paul and Juli Bethel and the entire Centreville Community; Mrs. V. Forbes and Bahamas Institution of Business and Technology Team; Mr. Wayne Knowles; Pastor R. Alexis and the Hope for the Hopeless Ministry. Friends may pay their last respects at East Sunrise Mortuary #183 Baillou Hill Road & Cordeaux Avenue from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Friday and again at the church from 10:00 a.m. to service time on Saturday.
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Funeral Service for Matriarch Ulamae Brown, 85 a resident of Kool Acres, New Providence, and formerly of Mortimer’s, Long Island, died on Thursday, July 16th, 2026, at Princess Margaret Hospital. Service will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church, Robinson and Claridge Roads on Saturday, August 29th, 2026, at 11 a.m. Officiating will be Father Jay Cartwright. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Gardens, Soldier Road. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, John Thomas Brown, and her children Shannon Brown, David Brown, Linda Brown, Cheryl Brown and Rose Brown. She leaves to cherish her memory her children: Ivy Campbell, Mary (Ira) Roberts, Mavis Davis and Ruthmae Brown; daughterin-law: Laura Brown; sister: Gloria Nesbitt; and brother: Lawrence Thompson (Christiane); Grandchildren: Sheena (Clayton) Culmer, Fanon Campbell, McLisa (Coyotito) Gray, Felicia (Stephon) Carey, Julian (Naomi) Campbell, Wesley Campbell, Donesha (Jonathan) Brown-Seymour, Simon Roberts, Chakara Davis, Christerley Nixon, Deandra (Phildwarick) Gunter, Shari Harris-Smith, David Brown Jr., Anastacia, Shannon Brown Jr., Angelica Neymour, Kenton (Danielle) Bodie and Kelly Brown; Great-grandchildren: Zahanae Brown, Marissa Campbell, Alijah Gray, Garenesha Adderley, Sierra Fox, Dayasha Brown, Clayisha, Joseph, Ceara, Samaia Fox, Branae Flowers, Brittany Flowers, Branique Flowers, Brandy Flowers, Zuri Carey, Jazariah Seymour, Isaiah Munroe, Josiah Seymour, John Munroe, Coyotito Gray, William Bethel, Montez Curry, Xa’viandra Gunter, Kaleah Brown, Kenton Bodie Jr., Renee Burrows, Shaniya Campbell, Vernecia Stuart, J’lynn Campbell, D’Vante Campbell and Julito Campbell, Makaio, Micaiah, Kynai, Ja’Mir, and Ti’Ahna; Other relatives and friends include: Marie and Sarah Wallace; Harriett, Ophelia and Ada Wallace; Fayth Roxbury; Patrick; Teka; Tonya; Francita; Sandra; Lucy and John Wright; Manerva; Annie; Faye; Isadora; Londa; Annual; the Lloyd Family; the Bell and Prosper Families; the Cleare, Brown, Stubbs and Davis Families; Bradford Flowers and Family; Sterling and the Fox Family; Tiffany; Predensa and Jamie Anderson; Rita Bowe; Carylon; Artis of Boca Raton, Florida; Samuel, Blossom and the Clare Family; Della Smith and Family; the Thompson Family; Samiko and the Adderley Family; Mr. Baillou; The Hon. JoBeth Coleby-Davis; Vandria Prosper; The Hon. Keith Bell and the Bell Family; The Hon. Wayne Munroe, KC; Sonia and the Weech Family; the Hall Family; the Smith Family; Beryl Bain & family, Marjorie, Dominique Green and family Mr. and Mrs. Peter Fox; the nurses and staff of Princess Margaret Hospital; the entire Kool Acres
community; the Montell Heights community; and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention. Friends may pay their last respects at East Sunrise Mortuary #183 Baillou Hill Road & Cordeaux Avenue from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Friday and again at the church from 10:00 a.m. to service time on Saturday.
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Kenneth Edward Pratt, 66 a resident of #5 St. Croix Road, Golden Gates, died on Sunday, August 23rd, 2026, at Doctors Hospital. He is survived by his Wife: Minister Patricia Pratt; Children: Associate Pastor Jamaal (Aquila) Pratt, Jillian and Jermain Pratt; Sister: Paulette (Norman) Beneby; Brothers: Raymond (Karen), Carlington and Jeremy (Sharon) Pratt; Grand children: Shiloh and Asriel Pratt, including a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
Jhon Francis, 87 a resident of Wemyss Bight, Eleuthera, Bahamas and formerly of La Tortue, Haiti, died at his residence on Saturday, August 22nd, 2026. He is survived by his wife: Vercitha Francis; sons: Steven Miller, Julian, Johnny (deceased), Reco, Treco, Franko, Dwayne, Shawn & Sanvano (deceased) Francis; daughters: Lillian Simeon, Margaret (deceased) and Marilyn Francis, Roslyn Francis Johnson (Edwin), Lakera & Angelique Francis, Sheryann Scavella, Marsha Neely (Franklyn), including a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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Ellen Flordell Gibson, 88
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Anthony Henderson Key, 88 affectionately called “Spoat”
a resident of Queen’s Highway, Savannah Sound, Eleuthera, died at her residence on Saturday, August 15th, 2026. She is survived by her Sisters: Evelyn Neilly and Annie C. Culmer; Brothers: W. Herbert Gibson and Henry W. “Bongo” Sands, including a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements will be forthcoming.
George Culmer, 70
of Nassau, Bahamas, passed away peacefully at Doctors Hospital, Collins Avenue, Nassau on Monday, August 24, 2026. He was predeceased by his father, Shepherd L. Key; his brother, Rudolph “Rudy” Key Sr.; and his nephew, Rudy Key Jr. He is survived by his loving wife, Virpi Hartikainen-Key; sister-in-law, Georgette Key; his nephew, Herbert Key and his wife, Theresa; niece, Jacqueline Nygren and her husband, Blair Nygren; great-nieces, Chantal Nygren Marmes and Leigh Nygren.
a resident of #82 Romer Street, Fox Hill, and formerly of Hatchet Bay, Eleuthera, died at his residence, on Tuesday, August 25th, 2026. He is survived by his Daughter: Angela (Keith Sr.) Saunders; Brother: Naaman and Edward Culmer; Grandchildren: Keiann, Keilesha, and Keith Saunders Jr.; Special Friend: Freda Moss including numerous nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral announcements will be forthcoming.
He is also survived by Justin Blanc, the caretaker at his building numerous relatives and dear friends in Nassau, Finland and abroad. Tony, affectionately known as “Spoat” to family and friends, will be lovingly remembered and deeply missed by all whose lives he touched. Funeral arrangements and details of a Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date. Arrangements by Kemp’s Funeral Limited.
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Funeral Service For andFamily; aunt Barbara’s children: Vandolyn Dixon andTheresa Dawkins, Uncles Cyilil (Pat); Carey’s children: Monique, Kerwin and Levant Sands, Stella Minister Mitzi Ann Barnett, 65 Judy (Lawrence); Major’s children: Henry, Kenneth, Lawrence, Leroy, Valderine, a resident of Seahorse Drive, Sea Breeze Estates, New Providence, Bahamas, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 29th, 2026 at William Johnson Auditorium, Joe Farrington Road, New Providence. Officiating will be Rev. Dr. Breonus Mitchell Sr. assisted by Bishop Dr. Joseph Smith J.P. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Gardens, Soldier Road, New Providence.
Mitzi was predeceased by her grandparents: Charles Alexander and Lillian Advilda Rolle-Fisher; Father Prince Alphaeus Butler; mother: Laural Helen Fisher Butler; aunts: Carolyn Fisher; Sandra-lee Fisher Johnson; uncles: Earnest Fisher, Anthony Fisher. Left to cherish her memories andmemorialize her legacy are husband: Robert Barnett; son: Lathario Barnett; daughter: Reodina Barnett; granddaugher: Zoi Sands; adopted daughter: Melinda Young; sisters: Sonivia (Dr. Owen) Hanna, Lillian (Vashon) Brice, Bernell Miller; brothers: Ricardo Butler, Lavandro Butler (Shorn); aunts: Sheila Butler, Pamela Fisher; uncles: Adrian (Denise) Fisher; nieces and nephews: Pedro, Timicia, Daniel and Celine Hanna, Rakeem and Ajhanique Butler, Branae Dixon Yvette, Rayvonne and Leander Jr. Bethel, Leander III, Yuri and Raynelle Bowe, Yuri Jr. and Tiffany Bowe, Yuri III andLiam, Rasad and Rashae Bowe, Kenya, Paul Jr., and Pria, Paul III and Sky Barnett, Amber Barrnett, Hiltina and Daniel Scott and Dymani and Dior-Rae Scott, Ashjuan Barnett, Simone Barnette, Krista andZhivago Thompson, Zhiva, Kyrie, Rachelle Austin; brothers/sisters-in-law: Woodroo (Stephanie) Barnett, Paul Sr. (Betty) Barnett, Shelly Austin, Jackie Bethel; cousins: Ramon and Renee Fisher, Rayford Rahming, Kristen McNair, Ariel Johnson, Matthew andMia Fisher, Devlin (Lee-Ann) Fisher, Troy, Aiesha, Anthony and Anthonisha Fisher, Tracy-Ann Fountain, Anton Aljamon and Janae Francis, Terricita (Michael) Cunningham, Lavardo (Charlene) Butler, Ivan (Shirlee) Butler, Tyrone, Alan andSterling Butler, Regina (Chris) Rolle, Katrinka Johnson, Carrington (Stacy) Johnson, Melanie (Tyrone) Hanna, Dwayne (Coshell) Nairn, Kenyatta (Bernice) Nairn, Ricardo, Vashon (Lindsay) and Shavon Nairn, Evaneth Johnson, Adelicia (Grah) Lightfoot, Leslyn Williams, Jahmai (Clifford) Kwaw’mensah, Saira Fisher, Makai Burrows, Isaiah and Airan Fisher, Candace Murphy, Tanitra Armbrister, Troniesh Fisher, Alixandria Christopher, Anthony, Amaya, Aiyanna and Carlin, Renea, Michaela andTeran Cunningham, Rashas andCharles Butler, Kesna Pinder, Nazmoon Seymour, Teneil, Jaye (Dominique) Butler, Theron Butler, Shaved (Nichelle) and Taurean (Katis) Butler, Tameca Butler, Jomique andJavaughn Johnson, Tymeka (Tiras) Sears, Tyrah (Maeshall) Jones, Tyrone Hanna Jr., Ramon (Sonovia) Rolle, Christopher (Crystal) Rolle, Christa Rolle, Aunt Beryl (Willis) Ferguson; children: Michelle, Raymond Denise, Don, Gaye, Gina, Tara andtheir Children; aunt Brenda’s children: Clarice and (Lorenzo) Williams andChildren; aunt Irene’s children: Veronica (Roderick), Eddie, Linda, Steve (Charlotte) and their Children, Laverne (Stanley) Turnquest and their children; uncle Audleys children: Frances, Franklin, Carol, Calvin andEsther,
Christine, Sandra, Monique andCheryl, Angie Greg Smith andFamily, Daphne Brennan andPamela Ferguson, Cassandra (Charles) Nottage, Calsie Rahming, Willapearl and Alicita Colebroke, Greg (Kathy) Butler and Children; aunt Mildred’s children: Annette andShervin; uncle George’s children: Monique, Patrice, Sonia, Deborah, Ricardo and George; aunt Agnes children: Judy, Julian and Don, aunt Margaret and Shavaughn; best friends: Coreece Williams andFamily; special friends: aunt Norma Cunningham, Christopher Huyler Roberts, Edith Pinder, Lantha King, Allecia Williams, Elaiene Gomez, Ricardo Knowles, Rev. Pascale Saunders, David (Tonya) Maynard, Tiffany (Bishop Anthony) Dean, Rev. Crista Beckford, Alphanett Grant, Samita Ferguson, Erica Mcintosh, Aunt Joann, Quantrea andFamily, Aunt Sharlene (of Andros), Mildred Ramsey; godchildren: Deante Marshall, Shaken Demeritte, Kevianna Thompson, Walter Saunders Jr., Angel Dean, Deashton Smith; numerous cousins and other relatives and friends but not limited to: Irene and Dr. Rudolph King, Percy (Vola) and Sonia Francis and Family, Tonya Sampson and Family, Elechiemae Roberts, Bishop Vernal G. (Elder) Beverly Clarke and Family, Bishop Dr. Joseph (Rev. Andrea) Smith and the entire Church of God Family, Bishop Dr. Moses (Cynthia) Johnson and Family, Bishop Brian (Rev. Joy) Rolle andFamily, Bishop Tavares and Min. Tiffany Johnson and Family, Bishop Durant (Rev. Keva) Smith and Family, Bishop Victor (Rev. Jackie) Johnson and Family, Dr. James (Rev. Eileen) Johnson and Bishop Charles (Rev. Deborah) Johnson and the entire New Solid Rock Church of God Family, Rev. Dr. Julia Bain and Family, Bishop Darvin (Sammeka) Toussaint andFamily, Bishop Daniel Hall and Family, Church of God Youth and Fine Arts Department, Bishop Revy and Apostle Devard Francis and Family, Diandra Sands and Family, Yvonne Dames and Family, Lashanta Smith and Family, Suzimae Dorsette and Family, Ivy Wilson and Family, Shirley Clarke and Family, Nora Pinder and Family, Don Johnson, Staff of Caribbean Veterinary, Freeport, Dr. Ann (Henry) Higgins and Family, Betsy (Brian) Rolle and Family, Walter Saunders and Family, Bishop Anwah (Antonia) Deveaux and Family, Sir. Michael (Camille) Barnett and Family, Hon. Michaela Barnett-Ellis and Family, Andrew (Nelda) Rogers and Family, Rev. Patrice Curry and Family, Earl and Earline and the entire staff of Palms Family, L. W. Young Class of 78, The Fisher, Butler, Nairn, Barnett, Dean, Rollesvill Exuma, Maynard Family, Rev. Clover, Stacy, Tracy AndIan Pratt and Family, Jeff (Bernadett) Turnquest and Family, Ken (Phillippa) Moss and Family, Glendina (Dwayne) Harris and Family, Mary Young and Family, Theresa, Mary Beneby, Carolyn Lewis and Family, Tia Duncombe and Family, Ragine Cooper and Family, Melissa and Darnika Mackey and Family, Nancy Arthur and Family, Andrea Johnson and The AMFA Studio Family, Mario (Monique) Darrell and Family, The entire Staff and Clients of Colina Insurance, Nurse McQueen and the staff of The Walk-In-Clinic, Sea Breeze Boulevard Association Family, Dr. Religh Butler and Family, the staff of Doctor’s Hospital We the family regret that we are unable to include all of the many relatives and friends, who have been a part of the Fisher/Butler/Barnett Families throughout the years. Thank you and God bless. Relatives and friends may pay their respects at Cedar Crest Funeral Home and Crematorium Ltd., Robinson and Baillou Hill Roads, New Providence on Friday from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. and at the Church on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until service time.
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Funeral Services For Jean Maxine Johnson Adderley, 80 a resident of #10 Adderley Close off Lumumba Lane, New Providence, Bahamas, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 29th, 2026 at St. Barnabas Anglican Church, Wulff and Baillou Hill Roads, New Providence. Officiating will be Reverend Fr. Roderick Bain assisted by Canon Basil Tynes and Deacon Jamal Turnquest. Interment will follow in Southern Cemetery, Spikenard and Cowpen Roads, New Providence. Jean was predeceased by her husband: Ezra Adderley and son: Ricardo Adderley. Left to cherish her memories are her daughters: Roeshell Hepburn, Janice McKenize of Miami Florida, Raquel Adderley, Jilette Thompson (Police Sergeant 2517 Craig); son: Ian Adderley (Hidy); grandchildren: Julian Hepburn, Richa Hepburn Strapp (Elvis), Asreail Mckenzie (of Miami Florida), Candesha, Candia, Police Constable 786 Cordell Thompson, Corrections Officer Keanna Adderley, Kiarra and Davette Adderley; great grandchildren: Dizyha and London Mckenzie of Miami Florida, Ryan and Rinique Hepburn, Saroya and Sadie Thompson, Nastacia and Belony Jr. Adderley; brother: Charles Johnson; brothers-in-law: Donald and Vincent Adderley and Timothy Dames (Ethel); sister-in-law: Genesta Adderley; adopted daughters: Dellereece Sweeting, Margo Pinder, Jean Hepburn and Janice Hutchinson; numerous nieces: Nataile and Ma’kyla Charles of Grand Bahama, Linda Bethel, Telica McKenzie, Judy Aiken, Theresa Albury, Jeanette Gumbs, Doreen Chipman (Etienne), Brenda Arnette (Anthony), Deborah Adderley, Marsh Richardson, Daffla Curry (Stephen), Sheridan Ellis (Doran), Dudleyann Adderley, Carolyn Adderley Macaulay (Joe), Sherry Rolle, Nitika Smith, Shandel Swain Ted, Shavonne (Dwayne) Forbes, Neketa, Cheryl, Evangeline, Misty, Monique Adderley, Shantell Rolle, April Swann (Wayde), Donnell Rolle (Carvel), Latoya Oliver (Chris), Tanya and Carol Dames; numerous nephews: Ma’kari Charles (of Grand Bahama), Kevin Tinker, Gregory, Sammy, Whitney (Odell), Donald (Carol), Donald Jr. (Lorraine), David, Fr. Alvardo, Larry, Adrian, and Shane Adderley; cousins: Paulette Hepburn Jehovah, Nataile Hepburn Singleton, Kimberly, Makayla, Inez, Jamicka Hepburn, Darien Hepburn Murry (Ron), Tyone Wadley, Micaiah Jehovah, Ryan Hepburn (of Miami Florida), Jennifred Higgs (of Grand Bahama), Hazel Turnquest, Llewelly Astwood, Vera Watkins, George Astwood, Victoria Armbrister, Andrew Astwood, Cheryl Astwood-Fountain, Lillian Astwood, Yoland Rolle (of Grand Bahama), Anthony, Stephen, Presten Hepburn, Larosa Palmore (of Miami Florida), Felix Bright (of Grand Bahama); other relatives and friends: Ruthmae Adderley and Family, Melanie Adderley and family, Christopher Munroe and family, The Cartwright family, Leana Kelly and family, Elaine Forbes and Family, Yvonne Moncur and family, Christopher Chea and Family, Melaine Hepburn, Crystal Strachan, Teraha Strachan, Sharon Miller, Fr. Rodrick Bain, Canon Basil Tynes, Fr. Chester Burton, St. Barnabas Church Family, Melvern Lloyd, Sharon Brooks and Family; and a host of
relatives and friends too numerous to mention. Relatives and friends may pay their respects at Cedar Crest Funeral Home and Crematorium Ltd., Robinson and Baillou Hill Roads, New Providence on Friday from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. and at the Church on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until service time.
Andrea Letitia Smith, 58 a resident of #6 Rocky Pine Road, New Providence, Bahamas, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 29th, 2026 at St. John’s Native Baptist Cathedral, Meeting Street, New Providence. Officiating will be The Rt. Hon. Rev. Dr. Carrington S. Pinder assisted by other ministers of the fospel. Interment will follow in Lakeview Memorial Gardens, John F. Kennedy Drive, New Providence. She is survived by her daughter: Amber Ford; son: Ahmaad Smith; parents: Fred and Letitia Smith; sisters: Sonia, Sophia, Sandra, Victoria and Itsa Smith; brother: Ian (Monette) Smith; niece: Thalassa Burrows; nephews: Daniel Symonette, Mateo and Miguel Smith; aunts: Inez Moss, Verdell Brice, Petral Russell, Yvonne Cartwright; uncles: Ivan (Joycelyn) Smith, Autrey (Patsy) Clarke, Maurice Clarke Jr.; godchild: Jadon Dean; cousins: Kingsley Smith, Errol and Wayne Russell, Anibar and Owen Ferdinand, Erica and Dianna Clarke, Sidney Cartwright, Sheryl Moss, Mia Jones, Dr. Antoine Clarke, Terrance Clarke, Marissa and Maurico Clarke, Allison, Beverley and D’Mitri Moss, Vanda Miller, Michelle, Kelson and Cecil Brice, Jennifer Pratt, Keith, Marcus and Shekia Smith, Godfrey, Wilton, Alan Strachan and Family, Zilpha Musgrove and Family, The Late Ismae Davis and Family; other relatives & friends including: Marguerite Bowe, Catherine Braynen, Rodney Ferguson, Edwin Morley, Alimae Dean, Anastasia Archer, Gregory Butler, Rajya Smith, Tonya Hutchison, Barbara Minnis, Michael Tucker, Winifred Linden, Margo Pennerman, Veronica Ferguson, Sherrylee Smith, Joy Thompson, Marion Cash, Graham Turner, Jason Clarke, Montez Williams, Dr. Earl Deveaux, Dellarese Edgecombe, Leonard Burrows, Romica Josey, Gabrielle Shannon-McIntosh, Kaitlyn Smith, Raven Hanna, Timothy Rolle, Denae Mott, Sylvia Tulus, The Rt. Hon. Rev. Dr. Carrington and Rev. Dr. Sabrina Pinder, The members of St. John’s Native Baptist Cathedral, Rev. Ellerston and Evan Daphne Smith, Oncology Department at Princess Margaret Hospital, Staff of Ministry of Works, Staff of Parliamentary Registration Department and a host of relatives and friends too numerous to mention. Relatives and friends may pay their respects at Cedar Crest Funeral Home and Crematorium Ltd., Robinson and Baillou Hill Roads, New Providence on Friday from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. and at the Cathedral on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until service time.
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Funeral Services For Coakley, Shayvon (Bernard) Clarke Kenisha (Tellie) Symonette, Robert Jerome Coakley, 65 Paul Jr., Paulette Coakley, Darrin (Cynthia) Ford, Ricardo (Lisa) a resident of Ashpalt off Faith Avenue, New Providence, Bahamas, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, August 28th, 2026 at Mount Tabor Church, Willow Tree Avenue and Mount Tabor Drive, Pinewood Gardens, New Providence. Officiating will be Senior Pastor Bishop Delton D. Ellis assisted by Associate Pastors of Mount Tabor Church. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Gardens Cemetery, Soldier Road, New Providence. Robert was predeceased by his mother: Emily Taylor-Coakley. Left to cherish his memories are his wife: Tammy Coakley; sons: Jerreo Coakley, Jeshurun Coakley, Robert Coakley; daughters: Woman Corporal 3846 Jernell Evans, Snoviah Hepburn, Robynique Coakley; grandchildren: Jerreo Coakley Jr., Jahred Coakley, Jael Evans, Shakari Minott, Raykobe Rolle, Shakyah Minott, Jayla Coakley, Jeriah Coakley; father: Maxwell Coakley; brothers: Frederick (Nadine), Greggory Coakley; sisters: Bernadette (Martin) Fox, Elsa (Roosevelt) Rahming, Katerianne (Antoinne) Williams (of Savannah, Georgia), Nicola (Roy) Colebrooke; mother-in-law: Heddy Hepburn; sisters-in-law: Tanya Hepburn and Myiesha (Andre) Davis; brothers-in-law: Craig (Shervonne), Michael and Raynaldo (Janitra) Hepburn, Warren Sr. Johnson; aunt: Sister Janis Coakley OSB, Constance Coakley, Evelyn Henfield (of Freeport, Bahamas); uncles: Phillip (Eve) Coakley (of Toronto Canada), Peter (Estrella) Coakley (of Miami Florida), Anthony Coakley and Joseph Taylor (of Freeport, GB); nieces and nephews: Angelo(Yvonne) Coakley, Claudia and Eugene Seymour, Gregory Jr. and Oria Tinker, Xavier (Halle) Coakley, Alexander and Eliah Williams, Royanique (Rodrecus) Todd, Roy Jr., (Codisha) Colebrooke, Nicoya and Royce Colebrooke, Seleana ,Tamiko and Michael Coakley Kevanique (Lorenzo) Symonette, Leauniece, Leanardo, Chaunte and Eliana Coakley, Rashawn and Tarell Pratt, Shaunte Taylor, Raynaldo, Aisha Hepburn, Warren Jr., Hermaine, Warrentisha, and Hermanique Johnson, Michaela and Mickia Hepburn, Danielle, Imani, Daniel, Craig Jr., Candra and Maddison Hepburn; cousins: Antoinette Rahming, Keith (Terry), Trevor (Gina), Brian (Dorothy) Coakley, Janis (Anthony) Curry, Allison Coakley, Vaughn (Shantor) Coakley, Renee (Fredrick) Tucker, Janis (Michael) Curry, Angela (Kevin) Pratt, Christine
North, Adrianna Ford, Audrey (Andrew) Flowers, Verna (Wilbert) Stubbs, Delano (Claris) Taylor, Giselle Taylor, Christopher Henfield, Eva Swann, Maria (Ricardo) Williams; other relatives and friends including: Patrick (Dayan) Coakley, Jason Glinton His Grace, Bishop Neil C. Ellis, Bishop Delton Ellis and Mt. Tabor Family, Pastor Percival King and Family, Pastor A. Duncombe and Family, Bishop G. Elton Major, Bishop Gregory Kirkwood Minnis Sr. (of New Jerusalem Kingdom Ministry International), Member of Parliament for Carmichael Road Minister Keith Bell and The PLP Branch of Carmichael and Carmichael road Community, The British Colonial Hilton Hotel Family, The Valley Boys (Way Forward), The McPhee Family, Constance and Gaynell Evans and Family, Black Village Community, Bishop Gregory Kirkwood Minnis Sr. of New Jerusalem Kingdom Ministry International, the entire community of Calabash Bay, Fresh Creek and Love Hill, The Minott Family, The Yellow Elder Family and a host of relatives and friends too numerous to mention. Relatives and friends may pay their respects at Cedar Crest Funeral Home and Crematorium Ltd., Robinson and Baillou Hill Roads, New Providence on (TODAY) Thursday from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. and at the Church on Friday from 9:00 a.m. until service time.
John Montgomery De Barros, 82 a resident of Jubilee Gardens, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly of George Town, Guyana will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 29, 2026 at Cedar Crest Funeral Home Chapel, Robison and Baillou Hill Roads, New Providence. Officiating will be Father John Clarke. Cremation will follow. Left to cherish his memories are his wife: Janet De Barros; son: John De Barros; brother: Duncan De Barros; niece: Stacey De Barros; nephew: Bernard De Barros and a host of relatives and friends too numerous to mention. Funeral Arrangements entrusted to Cedar Crest Funeral Home and Crematorium Ltd., Robinson and Baillou Hill Roads, New Providence.
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Funeral Service For and Family, Cynthia Davis and Family, Dorothy Louis and Ernestine “Rea” Bullard, 83 Hutchinson Family, Dona Wilson Haley and Family, Ena Stubbs and Family, Mavis
a resident of Nassau Street, New Providence, Bahamas, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 29th, 2026 at Bethel Baptist Church, Meeting Street, New Providence. Officiating will be Reverend A. Dewitt Hutcheson assisted by other Ministers of the Gospel. Interment will follow in Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery, New Providence. Left to cherish her memories are her children: Brenda (George Sr.) Evans, Dereck Lockhart, Fredrica (Hiram) Victor, Virgil Burrows, Roscoe (Laverne) Burrows; grandchildren: Talitha Wallace, Dr. George Evans Jr., Harvey Victor, Khristin Humes, Ahkayo Lewis, Valeah Miller, David Chatman; great-grandchild: Luke Caley Jr.; adopted sisters: Mary Ann Smith, Marva Minnis, Florence Farquharson, and Theresa Smith; adopted children: Sambrino Sr. and Yolanda Williams, Erica Nixon, Jason Haley, Racquel Adderley Davis, Kirk Adderley, Brian Adderley and Sheandra Belle; adopted grandchildren: Sambrino Jr., and Samiya Williams, JaiDon Haley, Farren Edgecombe, Connor Burrows, Dominique and Dominica Berry, Zavion Neely, Sha’Khyri Bethel, Cotlyn Forbes, Ciara Johnson, Joel Rigby, Sarai and Kelcey Walker; godchildren: Althemese Esson, Brian Bethel, Brian Harvey, Clyde Mckenzie, Latoya Romer, and Leroy Brennen; godbrothers: Warren Aranha and Brian Harvey; cousins: Myrtis Beneby, Naomi Ferguson, Roland Ferguson, Nurse Brenda Smith, Thelma Ferguson, Dorothy Cox, Vernal Sands, Charles and Edith Sands, Yvonne Johnson (Orlando, Florida), Patrick, Barbara, Eleanor, Gail, Godfrey, Deann, Mildred, Kendal and Craig Wright, Patrick Cox, Isacc Rolle, Patrice Curry, Grady Hepburn (of Miami, Florida), Andrew and Ricardo Cox, Rochelle Burrage, Tedana McKenzie, Shanrose Thompson, Nicole Finlayson; other relatives and friends including: Walter and Mary Knowles, Beverley Bethel, Paula Cartwright, Vaughn Miller, Linda Wallace and Family, Margueritta Burrows and Family, Mary
Dean and Family, Carles Williams and family, Demetria Edgecombe and Family, Deloris Sands and Family, Cheryl Johnson and Family, Sibelean Strachan and Family, Janette Fernander and Family, Randy Knowles and Family, Vashti Knowles and Family, Keishalyn Moss and Family, Peaches Taylor and Family, Ambrosine Higgs and family, Simone Bean and family, Khrystle Ferguson and family, The Smith Family, The Pinder Family, The Wallace Family, The Caley family, The Sheraton Grand Hotel Family, Silver Gates Community, Reverend A. Dewitt Hutcheson, The Parish of St. Gregory’s The Great Anglican Church, Reverend Dr. Kari X. Marcelle, Revolution Church and Pastor Rickeno Moncur, Senator Darren Henfield and Family, Hon. Shannedon and Andronia Cartwright, Nassau Street Family, Woods Alley Family, The Management and Staff of One on One Pre-school and Primary School, The Hospital Administrator and the Staff of Geriatric Hospital, Dr. Celeste Adderley and Sister Nurse Lyndianna Rahming and a host of relatives and friends too numerous to mention. Relatives and friends may pay their respects at Cedar Crest Funeral Home and Crematorium Ltd., Robinson and Baillou Hill Roads, New Providence on Friday from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. and at the Church on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until service time.
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Simeon Leon Pinder, 70 a resident of Seabreeze Boulevard, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly of Sandy Point, Abaco, Bahamas, died at Princess Margaret Hospital on Thursday, August 20, 2026. He is survived by his wife: Brickell Pinder; sons: Simeon, Charles (Cardell), Jonathan (Lauryn), Peter Pinder; daughters: Theresa, Gabriele, Rianne Pinder; grandchild: Simeon Pinder IV; brother: Catechists Benjamin Pinder; sisters: Leanza Beneby, Monica Adderley, Beatrice (Quebell) Rolle, Cathy (Naphtali) Greene, Patrice (David) Williams, Deborah (Dan) Benavides; sister-in-law: Estelle Pinder; numerous nieces, nephews and host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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Death Notices For Sheva Gwendolyn Rolle, 99 Meryl Comelia Butler, 78 a resident of Ferguson Way, Marathon Estates, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly of Victoria Point, Mangrove Cay, Andros, Bahamas died at her residence on Friday, August 21, 2026. She is survived by her son: Ronald (Shantell) Rolle; daughters: Josephine (Joseph) Wallace, Vanda (Quincy) Pinder, Sylvia (John) Rease; 14 grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
Elsie Audrine Bowe, 75 a resident of Taylor Street, Nassau Village, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly of Steventon, Exuma, Bahamas, died at her residence on Thursday, August 13, 2026. She is survived by her son: Charles Gibson; daughters: Leantha Gibson, Samantha Bowe; 3 grandchildren: Robert Pratt, Chelsey, Cody and Blair Gibson; brother: Donald Bowe; sister: Amelia Bowe; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
a resident of Hall’s Close off Gladstone Road, New Providence, Bahamas, died at her residence on Thursday, August 20, 2026. She is survived by her children: Veldalee Johnson, Aloyious Turnquest, Hawkinson Farrow, Micheal Farrow; adopted son: Stephen Gibson; brother: Philmore Anthony Hall; numerous nieces and nephews: Stephen Benjamin Miller, Berlinda Miller, Christine Miller Newchurch, Jacinta Miller Storr, Jacqueline Miller, Jonathan Cox and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
Mr. Frantz Jasmin, 48 a resident of #5 Coral Lakes, New Providence, Bahamas, died at Doctors Hospital on Saturday, August 22, 2026. He is survived by his wife: Shonelle Jasmin; children: Tyler, Liam, Breann, Decklyn, Rhylee, Lael and Shiloh Jasmin; mother: Denise Jasmin; brother: Alain and Maxim Jasmin; sisters: Darly Monvil, Jennie Johnson; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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Funeral Service For Devin; Khai & Mia-Luanette, Mei, Lavana Rev. Daphne (deceased) Lay Minister, Attorney Retired Magistrate/Coroner Gwendolyn Claude, Edward Jr. & Aphrodite & Bishop Uzziah Cooper Sr. (deceased), Arthur Wesley Hamilton Sr., 83 FaraMinister Uzziah Jr. & Alicia – Uzziah III; & Alaina, D’angelo (deceased)
& Nicole, Isabella, Dr. Llewellyn Andrometa, aunt: Dr. Anniest Hamilton, Rappel; uncle: Isaiah & Ruth Hepburn; sisters-in-law: Betsy Morris (Harvey); Francina Henderson, Advilda Deveaux, Hyacinth Grant, Ida Stuart, Lorna Stuart; brothers-in-law: Pastor Dennis Sandles (Sloan); Sherman & Walter Stuart; uncle-in-law: Pastor Alrick Butler; nieces: Kristy (Kailey) & Bianca Morris; Nicole Henderson; Judy Johnson; Veronica & Leila Stuart; Nicki Lightbourne; Carol Brice; Tianna Curtis; Arlene Adderley; Charmaine & Yvette Stuart; Michelle Martinex; Lisa Farley; Kimberley McKenzie; nephews: Dennis Jr. (Latoya) & Denton Sandles; Ricardo & Noel Henderson; Godfrey Deveaux; Warren Stuart; Adrian Fox; Cassius Stuart (Sharmaine),George (Sharon); adopted daughter: Shirlene Robinson (TCI); adopted son: Wilkie Arthur (TCI)other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.
a resident of Seagull Lane, Seabreeze Estates, New Providence, Bahamas who died at his residence on Thursday, August 13th, 2026 will be held at 11:00 a.m. on (TODAY) Thursday, August 27th, 2026 at St. Agnes Anglican Church, Baillou Hill Road, Grant’s Town, New Providence. Officiating will be Rev. Father Franklyn Colebrooke, Archdeacon Keith N. Cartwright, Minister Aphrodite Cooper, Rev. Father Rudolph Cooper, Rev. Dr. Roland Hamilton, Rev. Father Oswald Pinder, Elder Ishmael Smith, Cathechist Patrick Evans and Rev. Dr. Kari Marcelle will officiate. Cremains will be interred on Saturday, August 29th, 2026 at 12:00 noon at Old Trail Cemetery, Soldier Road, New Providence. Left to cherish his memories are his children: Rayner Adderley, Crewdson Williams, Arthur, Jr., Lenin (Shamone); grandchildren: Lenin Jr.; Lenika; Leniah; brothers: Royal Sr. Ricardo & Terryann Shante (Khari); Ricardo, Jr. Royal III, Royelle Royal IV, Reign Rochea, Reina & Andrew, Adrian Joseph & Renee,Tamara & Don Ferguson, Tiana Tanielle & Davawn Turner, Davawn Jr., Jayden & Torion, Tonice & Jamal Gray, Grace & Jamal, Jr., Kevin Hamilton, Royal I & Royal II, Rev. Dr. Roland & Ramona, Dr. Roland, Jr. & Dr. Ashliegh, Faith, Grace & Solomon, Dr. William & Dr. Nadia, Kharis (Lili), Robert & Jemeica; Sisters Rev. Helen Smith, Elder Ishmael & Patricia, Dr. Frederick, Laverne Charlton, Den’niece, (Jameko) Joshua Cynthia & David Rahming (deceased), David Jr. & Bardemira -Malcolm, Matthew & Ruth, Ruth Giann, D’Arcy & Benita, D’Arcy, Jr. Erika & Newton Culmer, Luke & Mateo Cynthia & Andrew Munnings, Giovanna Charles, Jacob & Jason, Jennifer & Rev. Franklyn Colebrooke, Franklyn, Nia, Guanette, Garnier Marion, Elias, Daron & Charise, Obadiah & Brandie,
Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at the Church (Today)Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to service time. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to THE NEW COMMONWEALTH FUNERAL HOME INDEPENDENCE DRIVE.
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Ethlyn Caroline Adderley Sands, 56
a resident of Palmetto Point, Eleuthera, Bahamas, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital Wednesday August 19, 2026. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to The New Commonwealth Funeral Home, and will be announced at a later date.
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Funeral Service For Weech and family, William Adderley and family, Clifford Matriarch Anna Hestina Adderley and family, Everlena Smith and family, Ruth Smith and family, Rose Knowles and family, Victor Knowles Cox-Musgrove, 91 and family, Barbara Knowles and family, Cathy Kemp and
family, Michelle Knowles and family, Estella Rahming and family, Albert Rahming and family, Sarah Rahming and family, George Rahming and family, Samuel Dean, Stephanie Sargeant, Pauline Rolle, Shavano Hanna and family, Rev. Deon Coakley, Dr. Eugene Gray and family, Pastor Arthur Anglia and the Seventh Day Adventist Church Englerston family, Rev. Dr. R.E. Cooper Jr and the Mission Baptist Church family, Elder Andrew Hanna, Patrona Powell, Stacy Burrows, Philip and Minister Mena Armbrister and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.
Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at THE CHAPEL OF MEMORIES THE NEW COMMONWEALTH a resident of Ragged Island Street, Coconut Grove, New INDEPENDENCE DRIVE on Saturday from 11:00a.m.Providence, Bahamas and formerly of Bunches, Long 5:00 p.m. and at the Church on Sunday from 11:00 a.m. until Island, Bahamas, who died at her residence on Wednesday, service time. August 12th 2026 will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 30th, 2026 at The New Englerston Seventh day Adventist Death Notice For Church, East Street, New Providence. Father Arthur Angila will officiate. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Gardens Cemetery, Yametto Drive and Soldier Road, New Providence.
Maria Roberts, 90
She was predeceased by her parents: John and Roseanna Cox; husband: James Theophilus Musgrove; son: Philip Johnson; brothers: Samuel Cox and Luther Cox; sister: Margaret Smith. Left to cherish wondeful memories are her daughters: Betty Gray of Columbus, Ohio, Minister Deidre Lightbourne, Glenda Crawford (Freddie) of Gastonia, North Carolina, Shirley Henderson (Donald), Mavis Sands of Satlanta Georgia son: Anthony Glinton (Gloria); adopted children: Walter Knowles, Andrea Lockhart, Antonio Knowles and Leroy Forbes; sister: Janetta Smith; grandchildren: Dr. Tamika Bowe (Dr. Kevin), Claire Sands-Robinson (Maurie), Kevin Sands, Sean, Donnet and Pastor D. Richard Henderson, Aaron and Hartensia Glinton, Bashard Lafleur, Emeri Crawford; great- grandchildren: David, Joshua and Amanda Bowe, Morgan and Micah Robinson, Gianni, Annalisa and Mmarah Henderson, Adam and Aryanna Glinton and Michael Hudson; nieces: Betsheba, Sherri, Helen and Dencil, and a host of other relatives and friends including: Barbara
a resident of Anderson Street, The Bluff, Eleuthera, Bahamas, died at her residence on Thursday, August 20th, 2026. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to THE NEW COMMONWEALTH FUNERAL HOME, and will be announced at a later date.
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Funeral Service For Dorothy Wilson, 84
Death Notice For Esther Patrice Dixon, 63
a resident of Davis Street, Fox Hill, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly of Old Bight, Cat Island, Bahamas who died at her residence on Thursday, July 30th, 2026 will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, August 31st, 2026 at Living Faith Seventh Day Adventist Church, Soldier Road, New Providence. Pastor Lynden O. Williams assisted by other ministers of the gospel will officiate. Interment will follow in Old Trail Cemetery, Old Trail Road, New Providence.
a resident of Anthol Street, Rideland Park West, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly of #23 Jumbey Drive off Malcolm Road, Golden Gates, New Providence died at the Princess Margaret Hospital Monday, August 24th, 2026.
Cherished memories are held by her five children: Matthew Sweeting, Samantha Cartwright, LaShonda Dixon, Alonza Dixon III and Krishon Dixon; two sisters, one brother and numerous grandchildren, Left to cherish her memory are her two sons: Kenny nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and McKenzie and Jackie McKenzie; one brother: Harrison friends Wilson; two sisters: Miriam Saunders and Marina Daniels of West Palm Beach Florida; nine grand Funeral arrangements are entrusted to The New children, numerous nieces, nephews and a host of other Commonwealth Funeral Home, and will be announced relatives and friends. at a later date. Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at THE CHAPEL OF MEMORIES THE NEW COMMONWEALTH FUNERAL HOME INDEPENDENCE DRIVE on Saturday from 11:005:00 p.m. and at the Church Sunday from 9:00 a.m. until service time.
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Stephen Anthony Bethel, 69 affectionately called “Footsie”
of Dicks Point, Eastern Road, New Providence, Bahamas died on Wednesday, August 5th, 2026, will be held on Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 11:00am at Bahamas Harvest Church, J. F. Kennedy Plaza, John F. Kennedy Drive, New Providence. Officiating will be Pastor Hervis Bain III assisted by other Ministers of the Gospel. Interment follows in Lakeview Memorial Gardens, John F. Kennedy Drive, New Providence. Stephen was predeceased by his grandmother: Estelle Dorsette; parents: Roxanna Knowles and Kendal Bethel and brother: Irvin Smith Sr.
Left to cherish Steve’s memories are his son: Chamal S. A. Bethel; daughter-inlaw: Tiana Bethel; grandchild: Baby Bethel; sister: Charlene Smith; brothers: Sheldon and Antone(Troy) Knowles; adopted son & daughter: Peter-John McGill and April Finlayson; nieces and nephews including: Irvin Smith Jr., Rashad, Shanell, Robyn, Gabrielle, Isaiah, Tristan and Kaiden Knowles and Brendea Thompson; sister-in-law: Valincia Knowles; niece-in-law: Wendira Smith; beloved pets: Dixie and Remmie; godchildren including: Renaldo Russell and Victoria Knibbs; Close friends of Nassau including: Frederick & Patricia Mackey & Family; Herman & Cheryl Russell & Family; Gloria Sawyer, Yosvany Plunkett, Horace & Schevon Miller & Family; Dr. L. Barry & Missy Russell & Family; Troy & Jill Smith & Family; Donahue Ferguson & Family; Eric & Lynn Gibson, Shane Gibson & Family; Anthony Pratt & Family; Oral Jones & Family, Charles Colebrooke & Family; Charles Albury & Family; Vernal Sands, Gregory & Raphelita Jones & Family; Clinton & Heather Sands & Family; Tyrone & Lisa Serrao; Craig Flowers, Mario Stevenson, Eric Collie, Jeffrey Hepburn & Family; Members of the Spray Team Junkanoo Group and Fellow Golfers; close friends of the USA and Jamaica including: Natalie Chatom, Michael & Jenette Dreitlein & Family; Tony & Robin Zellie & Family; Andre Duperry & Family; Rupert and Yolande Sterling,Jamaica: Michael Folkes, Radcliffe & Angela Knibbs; Stafford & Marilyn Burrows; Christopher Issa; Management and Staff of Dolphin Cove, the Spanish Court Hotel, 100 Hope Road, Starfish Hotel, SuperClubResorts and Grand Bahia Principe’ Other relatives and friends including:Keva McKinney & Family; Lernix, Gregory, Patrick Williams & Family; Sandra Moncur & Royanne Rolle; the Bethel Family; Sheakiel Knowles & Family; Claudia Knowles & Family; Hilda Pratt & Family, Denise Fountain & the Longley Family; Anthony & Basil Longley & Family; Renando Bullard & Descendants of Prince & Offie Bullard family; Sean & CypriannaMcWenney; Reverend Sheila McPhee & Family; Family of the late Mable Pratt; Family of the late Mervin & Mary Reckley, Family of the late Solomon & Deborah Rolle, Family of the late Dellie Rolle; Family of the late CarmettaRolle, Linda Ward & Family; Management and Staff of Margaritaville Beach Resort; Management and Staff of Bahamas Power and Light, Commissioner of Police Shanta. Knowles, Staff and Reserve Superinendent Jeff Adderley of the Royal Bahamas Police Force; Linda Marche & Family; Kevin Marche & Family; Dwayne, Craig & Gelize Ferguson & Family; Ellsworth & Cynthia McKenzie & Family; Vincent “Curly” McDonald;
the Clarke Family; Ruth & Carlton Neely; Reverend Bradick Cleare & Family; Ruthmae Rolle, Algernon Cargill & Family; Lloyd & Karen Sterling, Jamaica; Sandra Cartwright-Brennen, USA; Facebook friends; Pastors Mario Moxey and HervisBain III & Members of the Bahamas Harvest Church; Vaughn O. Jones & Staff; Neighbors and friends of Dicks Point, Pinewood Gardens and Sunlight Cottage. Steve also left to cherish his memories a host of beloved relatives and dear friends too numerous to mention individually. We have done our best to ensure that no names were omitted; however, if we did, please know that it was not intentional. The family is grateful to all of you and encourage you to continue to cherish his memory, as we will, as a source of comfort and strength during this time of bereavement. May his soul rest in peace. Viewing will be held in The Legacy Suite of Vaughn O. Jones Memorial Center, 103 Mount Royal Avenue and Talbot Street, New Providence on Wednesday from 12:00 noon to 5:00pm and on Thursday at the Church from 10:00am to service time.
Everette “Eddie” Wright , 76
of Primrose Avenue, Garden Hillis II, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly of Exuma, Bahamas died on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 will be held on Saturday, August 29th, 2026 at 11:00 am at The Annex Baptist Cathedral, Wulff Road and Pinedale. Officiating will be Apostle Mitchell E. Jones assisted by other ministers. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Gardens, Soldier Road, New Providence.
Cherished memories will always and forever linger in the hearts of his children: Antuon (Densandria), Adrian (predeceased), Krista, Erin “Kyle”, Gabrielle, and Giana Wright; grandchildren: Jadon, Jalila, Jasa-Jali, Kyree and Kyro Wright; mother: Rosalie Wright; sisters: Delores, Daphane, and Priscilla Wright, and Garnell Brown; brothers: Patrick, Rupert, Rosevelt, and Quinton Wright; aunt: Adline Laramore; uncles: Alfred and Amos Wright; nephew: Duran McKinney; nieces: Rashar Stubbs and Shanae Wright; godchild: Superintendent Terell Cox; other relatives and friends: The Wright Family, Present and Past Staff of Eddies Electrical & Plumbing, Chestine and Phyllis Black, Rollington and Niler Cox, David Hanna & Hanna’s Plumbing, Lesley Bowe, Mary Smith & The Smith Family, The Taylor Family, Kzeno Kemp, The Englerston, Garden Hills, and Cordeaux Avenue Communities, Apostle Mitchell E. Jones, Reverend TC Symonette, and The Annex Baptist Church, Vaughn O. Jones & Vaughn O. Jones Memorial Center , Judy Fernandez, and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention but too important to forget. Viewing will be held in The Legacy Suite of Vaughn O. Jones Memorial Center, Mt. Royal Avenue and Talbot Street, New Providence on Friday from 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm and on Saturday at the Church from 10:00 am until service time.
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Death Notices For Winifred Eldica Smith, 92 Thelma Louise Dill, 84 née Gittens
of Montrose Avenue, New Providence, Bahamas died at her residence on Sunday, August 23, 2026.
relatives and friends.
She is survived by her daughters: Patrice and Sherene Smith; sons: Rupert III, Keith, Mark Anthony and Patrick Smith; daughterin-law: Regina Smith; sisters: Gweneth McIntosh and Edith Gittens; brothers: Kendall Gittens; ten grandchildren, four great- grandchildren and other
Funeral Service will be announced at a later date.
Cindy Lee Armbrister, 63
of Romer Street, Fox Hill, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly of Cartwright’s, Long Island, Bahamas died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Sunday, August 16, 2026.
She is survived by her sons: Juan and Cody Armbrister; daughter: Diandra Armbrister; grandchildren: Rainaan, River, Ava, Richard Jr. and Rhys Armbrister; brothers: Keith and Kevin Cartwright; sisters: Agatha Simms, Agnes Wright and Suzan Cartwright; other relatives and friends too numerous to mention. Funeral Service will be announced at a later date.
née Thompson
of Reeves Street, Fox Hill, New Providence, Bahamas died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Monday, August 24, 2026. She is survived by her daughters, Debra Knowles, Sheila and Sonia Dill; Sons, Samuel and Prince Dill and David Adams; sisters, Nora Williams, Patricia Thompson and Maelene Edwards; twenty two grandchildren; thirtyfour greatgrandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends. Funeral Service will be announced at a later date.
Humphrey Alexander Miller, 57
of Bitter Root Street off C. W. Saunders Highway, New Providence, Bahamas died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Monday, August 24, 2026.
He is survived by his wife, Mersay Miller; daughters, Khadijah, Alexis and Nickki Miller; step daughter, Brunique Sands; sons, Shorn, Brandin and Humphrey Miller Jr.; step son, Jeremy Sands; mother, Joycelyn Pratt; grandchildren, Brealyn, Aja and Brandin Miller Jr.; sisters, Rochelle, Marilyn and Enid Miller and Capt. Natasha Miller; brothers, Ian Graham, Antonius Jones, Comfort Miller Jr., Renaldo and Rashad Miller; numerous aunts and uncles and other relatives and friends. Funeral Service will be announced at a later date.
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Funeral Services For for Nassau Village, Accident and Emergency Staff at Princess Margaret Ryan Basden, 43 Hospital. affectionately known as “Nugga” Viewing will be held at Eternal Rest Mortuary, #244 Market Street a resident of Price Street, Nassau Village, New Providence, Bahamas, will be held at St. Paul’s Baptist Church, Bernard Road, New Providence on Saturday, August 29, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Rev. George Bodie assisted by other ministers of the gospel. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Gardens Cemetery, Soldier Road, New Providence.
and Oxford Avenue, New Providence on Friday, August 28, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and again at the church on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until service time.
Mr. George Bien-Aime, 55
Ryan was predeceased by his mother: Virginia Lundy-Mortimer; father: Bryan Basden; grandparents: Harold Lundy and Rebecca Ferguson; aunts: Rosanna Lundy and Vanessa Smith. He is survived by his children: A’Janae Basden, Samuel Basden, Nevaeh Basden, and Kataleya Basden; step father: Michael Mortimer; siblings: Kendrick Smith Sr., Steven Basden, Philip Murphy, Angelica Lundy ,Michaela Mortimer and Michaelette Mortimer; grandmother: Sally Lundy; nieces: Tyronique Deveaux, Virginia Miller and Habesha Miller; nephews: Kendrick Smith Jr., Harold Lundy, Hailie Miller and Kevin Lundy; grand nephew: Ashton Dawkins Jr.; aunts: Charlene Driggs-Reckly, Corliss Reckly, Sonia Knowles, Harolene Pyfrom, Natasha Vanzeylen, Malinda Cartwright, Harranda’Lisa’Gibson, Anisca Lundy, Rebecca, Christine, Bianca, Christelle, Lagloria, Patricia Strachan and Chrislyn; uncles: Donovan Lundy, Otis Gibson, Sean Pyfrom, Stanley Vanzeylen, Dr. Pedro Basden, Dr. Christopher Basden, Torrez and Jaquito; cousins: Claudamae, Doranna, Tiaja, Richea, Angelique, Lakeiva, Alejandra, Kadeisha, Danovia, Dawn, Amanda, Alysa, Ashley, Jade, Latesha, Layla, Normanique, Normia, Nicole, Leonardo, Harley, Harvey, Tavares, Richard Jr., Ricardo, Bruce, Walter, Amal, Anthony, Stanley Jr., Asthon, Reuben, Tristen, Shakem, Patrick, Norman, Edneil and numerous of cousins too numerous to mention; other relatives and friends including: Nickera Hepburn-Robinson, Kendia Carey, Amiela Burrows, Falisha Rolle, Goddie Sylvia Bodie-Mitchell, Lynden Adderley, Shraddo Lloyd, Valentino and Natacha Gittens family, Clarice and Alice Knowles of Miami Florida, The Lundy Family, The Basden Family, The Ferguson Family, Rev. George Bodie and family, The Hart Family, Nassau Village Family, Bishop J. Carl Rahming, Minister Evangeline Rahming Family, Dion Smith, Hon. Jamal Strachan, MP
a resident of Wluff Road, New Providence, Bahamas will be held at Eternal Rest Mortuary, #244 Market Street and Oxford Avenue, New Providence on Saturday, August 29th, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Officiating will be Bishop Dean Wells (Pentecostal Church Faith in God) assisted by other ministers of the gospel. Cremation will follow. He was predeceased by his father: Ernest Bien-Aime; mother: Sultane Barthelemy. He is survived by his wife: Delrise Beneby; 5 children: Chadrach and Justin Gibson, Gabrielle, Geaine and Nathan Bien-Aime; step children: Jamal and Shorne Beneby; grandchildren: Evernique Williams and Renwick Penn, Shadanae Gibson; sister: Mimose Jeffers; brother: Walter Polydor and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention at this time. Viewing will be held at Eternal Rest Mortuary, #244 Market Street and Oxford Avenue, New Providence on Friday, August 28, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and again on Saturday from 1:00 p.m. until service time.
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Death Notices For (Mastic Point, Andros) Mr. Kimbo Oliver Guerrier, 51 affectionately called “Kimbo King” Rev. Peter Russell, 80 affectionately called “Par” a resident of Fire Close, New Providence, Bahamas, who died on Friday, August 21, a resident of Mastic Point, Andros, Bahamas who died on Thursday, August 20, 2026 at his residence.
2026.
He is survived by his daughters: Caralee Riley and Shantel Martin-Gardiner; sons: Larry Martin and Joseph Johnson; sisters: Min. Diana Beneby and Ruthmae Romer; grandchildren: Cordel Riley, Kevinique Adams, Deandre Clarke and Shakino Riley; great grandchildren: Khristeena Clarke; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention at this time.
He was survived by his father: Aris Guerrier; son: Kimbo Guerrier Jr.; siblings: Monique and Keith Charlow, Ricardo and Jacklyn Guerrier, Aris Guerrier Jr., Shawnette Guerrier, Bridgette and Kevin Henfield, Arise Guerrier-Augustin, Joyce Guerrier, Genia Guerrier, Steve Paul and Richard Paul; aunts: Dorothy Sands, Shirley Smith, Carnetta Nixon and Eunice Occident of New York; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention at this time.
Funeral arrangements are being finalized and will be announced at a later date.
Funeral arrangements are being finalized and will be announced at a later date.
Ms. Audrey Marie Harris, 63
Mr. Robertho Clairvius, 23
a resident of Forbes Street, Nassau Village, New Providence, Bahamas who passed away on Saturday, August 15th, 2026 at the Princess Margaret Hospital
She is survived by son: Leonard Franklyn; five brothers: Joe, Edward, Keith, George and William Harris; sister: Jane Hanna; nephews: Donaldo Tyrese & Latrell; six nieces: Sylvana, Brickell, Benderia, Shondrea, Jalan & Janae; sisters-in-law: Paula, Dr. Rhonda Iona, Alice & Elsa; and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous at this time. Funeral arrangements are being finalized and will be announced at a later date.
a resident of Lyon Road, New Providence passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2026. He is survived by his mother: Philycia Lucthamas; father: Clairvius Noe; step father: Limage Lucthamas; siblings: Kendra, Leandra David & Gabby; niece: Jayna; nephew: Aarwen; aunts: Geffrard Marie Yolande, Gerthrine Geffrard & Lourben Geffrard; uncle: Thony Charles, and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention at this time.
Funeral arrangements are being finalized and will be announced at a later date.
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Funeral Service For Maverick “Babbs” Richards, Jere Young, Leonardo Cartwright Jr., Elvis Omar Opheus Miller Sr., 50 Cartwright, Sylvia Knowles, Inga Miller-Morris, Anthony Morris, Ayanna Morris, Wayne Carey Jr., Liam Brown, Percivette Miller, Romaine Miller, Latoya Miller, Melissa Miller, Caron Bethel, Latoya Lord, Jamal Saunders, affectionately called “Gully Bop” Jada Saunders, Jaden Saunders, Dave Saunders, Amos Jr., Marvin Saunders, of #300 Cowpen Road, New Providence, Bahamas, will be held on Saturday, 29th August, 2026, 1:00 p.m. at New Destiny Baptist Cathedral, Gladstone Road, New Providence. Officiating will be Apostle Delton D. Fernander assisted by other ministers of the gospel. Interment will be held at The Catholic Cemetery, Tyler Street, New Providence. He was predeceased by his father: William “Whirl” Saunders; grandparents: Elthamon Miller Sr. and Lovely Miller, Timothy Saunders and Joyce Albury. Leaves to cherish his precious memories are his sons: Omar Miller Jr. and Lamar Miller; adopted son: Demetrius Ramsey; daughter: Omarah Miller; adopted daughter: Cyntyche Rolle; mother: Clodeia Knowles; sisters: Atia Knowles, Glenis Saunders and Racquel (Alex) McNeil- Weech; brothers: Shawn and Alpha Saunders; grandchildren: Shamar Hepburn, Omaranique and Lamara Miller; aunts: Larrie (Oliver) Ferguson, Adrian Miller, Helen Miller, Mavis Brown, Cherene (Wayne) Carey, Joanna (Aaron) Miller-Neely, Melissa (Jason) Miller-Deveaux, Margaret (Conrad) Hanna, Eula and Debbie Saunders; uncles: Raymond, Donnie, Dellino and Percy Miller; nieces: T’asia, Azariah Josue, Alaysia Weech and Shawnteka Saunders; nephews: Jerome Josue, Edron Knowles Jr. and D’Shawn Saunders; grand aunt: Catherine Wilson of Miami, Florida, Ida, Prince and Hannibal Saunders; grand uncles: Pastor Zilchus Thompson and Dellington Thompson of Deep Creek, Eleuthera; grand nieces: London Sears and Christella Butler; godmother: Helen Miller; godchildren: Chet “CJ” Johnson, Niguel Johnson, KC Newbold, Maranique Newbold, and Lashonte Davis; special friends: Susan Pennerman, Naketha Roberts and Toni Newton; cousins: Homiqua (“Geltrue”) Cartwright, Abraniqua Taylor, Mia Taylor, Periquo Taylor Jr., Tahlia Taylor, Shyanne Miller, Raymona Miller, Bernard Miller, Tamecia Knowles, Cameel (Vernon) Clarke, Alex, Alexio, Cameron, Dellino Miller Jr., Raymond Miller Jr., Enrique Adderley, Tamico Adderley, Travanti Oliver, Samantha (Corey) Cartwright, Kera (Shane) Miller-Dean, Donnie Miller Jr., Jasmine Miller, Moesha Miller, Dario Miller, Donnico Miller, Donesha Miller, Delisha Miller, Arianna Neely, Nyquille Hart, Leonardo Cartwright Sr., Jason Deveaux Jr., Joshua Deveaux, Davardo Brown,
Beatrice Saunders, Ivis Saunders, Timothy Ward, Tameka Williams, Gail McIntosh, Darren Dean, Sidney Moss, Travis Moss, Travaris Moss, Leonard Jr., Lonardo, Vashti Johnson, Trevonnia Lamm, Jaterah Gilnton, Amos Ward Jr., Timothy Ward Jr., Carrinique Dean, Cassidy Dean, Devonte Hamilton, Ca’riah Demeritte, Samuel Adderley, Sonia Adderley, Woman Marine Samia Adderley and Dr. Shanell Adderley; close friends: Pedro “P” Smith, Marcian “Cop” Pinder, Brad Bowe, Deli Hanna, Fredi, Denise Russell, Dale Davis, Ready Taylor, Fred Taylor Jr., Mario Newbold, Marcello McKenzie, and Mikhail McKenzie; and a host of other relatives and friends including: Donald Clarke, Herbert Clarke, and Ricky Clarke and their Families of Miami, Florida, Wendy and Lamont Kelly and Family of Miami, Florida, The Wilson Family of Miami, Florida, Leona Dean and Family, Pastor Alfred Jolly, Raven Roberts, Reagan Basden Sarai Smith, The Roberts Family, Matthew Ferguson, Audrey Albury, Dorothy Saunders, Kathleen Minnis and Family, Portia, Kezia Pratt and Family, Jennifer Bain, Lareer Adderley, Aunt Yvonne Connolly, Derek Thompson, Terrance, Cheryl Elliott-Ferguson, Chetlin, Anika Woodside, Ricky, Nancy, Carla Colebrook, Joey Reckley, McDaron Major, Linda Johnson, Carl Seymour, Donna Sears, Janice Pinder, Knoll Brown, Kathy Johnson, Judy Miller, Tyrone Lord, Elizabeth Morrison and the Deaf Community of Grace Community Church and Baptist Bible Church; also: Owen Dean, Rev. Dr. C.B. Moss and Family, Minister Wayde Watson, Shauna Eneas, Kristina Cartwright, Oinka, Khalilia, Shardee Connolly, Trevayne Williamson, Valencia Roberts, Dede, Gege, Kaline and the Reflections of You Salon Crew, Marjorie Johnson and Family, Mya Pratt, Marvin Saunders, KT, DJ Cummings, Lil Fire, Bobo, Crowbar, Duckie, Nardo, Cazzy, Fessa, Bo-Brown, Rambo, Lil Bear, Shaddy, Chase, Rider-CJ, White Boy Jason, Heavy, Big Mac, Kenny Stubbs, Scare Dem, Yardy, Reds “Lyiah”, Destiny, Petra, The Biker Boys Association, The Base City DJs Crew, The C.C. Sweeting Class of 1993, The Finlayson Street, Dumping Ground Corner, Ferguson Street and Rupert Dean Lane Crew and the entire Baintown Community. If we have inadvertently omitted your name, please forgive us. Viewing will be held in The Serenity Suite at Restview Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium Limited, Robinson and Soldier Roads, New Providence on Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and at the church on Saturday from 11:30 a.m. until service time.
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Olgino Nathaniel Bruce Von Knowles, 44
of Bowe Avenue, Montell Heights, New Providence, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, 29th August, 2026, 10:00 a.m. at Whosoever Will Discipleship Center Church, Alexandra Boulevard East, New Providence. Officiating will be Rev. Dr. Shanar Butler Petit-Frere assisted by other ministers of the gospel. Interment will be held at Woodlawn Gardens, Soldier Road.
He was predeceased by his grandfather: James Knowles; grandmothers: Ellen Knowles and Dolly Cooper; brother: Onacias Bethel; aunts: Sherry Butler, and Christine Knowles; uncle: Wendell Knowles. Left to forever cherish his memories are his mother: Rosemary Knowles; father: Bruce Bethel, Miami Florida; daughter: Regina Knowles; sons: Chrizarion Demeritte, Ontario, Canada; granddaughter: Reginae Lindon; brothers: Denecio, Robert ((Yocomica), Demyeon, George, Dominique and Deangelo Bethel; uncles: Godfrey (Merna), Leroy, Luke (Lavern), Howard (Barbara), William (Linda), Wendal, Charles, Ricardo (Sabrina) and Trevor Bethel, Hellarian Butler, Sr., Raymond and Samuel Sr. (Helen)l Knowles; aunts: Prehuella Cooper, Sharmese Dean, Carmel Turnquest, Sheila Moss, Sherry, Gwen and Janet Bethel; nephews: Rashad, Rashik, Joshua, Rhamon, Rhamelo and Denecio Bethel; nieces: Rachae, Onesha, Attiyyah, Tatyanna, Ciara, Rhamia, Rhamiya, Serayah, Athena and Autumn; granduncle: Clarence Knowles; grandaunts: Ethlyn Woodside and Louise Roker of Lake Worth, Florida; cousins: Demetrius (Myrtle), Horatio (Dornelle), Marco (Tino), Mario (Rochelle) Hellarian Jr., (Angelica), Absalom (Traniqua) and Olivia Butler, Reverend Shanar (Bernish) Petit- Frere, Raymond Jr. (Peggy), Samuel Jr., Jason, Jamine, Tara, Christopher and Christalena Knowles, Tiffany Bethel, Mary (Neil) Peterson, Dency (Gladston) Taylor, Brenda Rolle and Teresita (Randy) Smith; god-mothers: Deanne Miller and Brenda Pratt; god-brother: Deangelo Cohen, and a wide circle of relatives and friends who loved him dearly who are too numerous to mention but including: James Brown, Butler Family, Knowles Family, Roker Family, Petit-Frere Family, Woodside Family, Raquel Rolle and Family ( RJ, Robin and Torie), Antonique Demeritte, Ontario, Canada, Lenora and Jackie Conyers, Ahmad Rolle, Daniel and Andrew Bethel, Doreen Johnson and Family, Wendell Stuart and Family, Michael and Sherrylee Carey and Family, Sasha Humes, Godfrey Carey and Family, Sonny and Charmaine Morley and
Family, Dudley Nixon and Family, Gladstone Miller and Family, George Reckord and Family, James Collie, The Munnings Family, Myrtha Guillaume and Family, Christopher Rolle, Charles Lightbourne Ministry of Urban Renew and Community Relations Christopher Pickstock, Mr. Sands Coral Harbour, Apostle Ivan Rolle and Comfort House Ministries Int’l Church Family, Pastors Delvonne and Shamica Duncombe and Whosoever Will Discipleship Center Church Family, Bishop Franklyn Miller and St. Jude Ministries Int’l Church Family, Bishop Mark Knowles, Pastor Dorothea Stubbs and Deliverance Tabernacle Church Family, Willamae Scott and Family, Marva and Dr. Charlea Smith and Family, Charlotte Brown and Family, Renata Dames and Family, Rosily Darling and Family, Neval Sears and Family, Violet Williams and Family, Inspector Kirklyn Sands and Family, the entire staff of Resorts World including the Gaming Board Staff of Bimini, especially the Casino Staff, Casino Staff of Baha Mar, Honourable Glenys Hanna-Martin, MP, Englerston Constituency, Honourable Randy Rolle, MP, Bimini and the Berry Islands, Staff of Chances and island Luck, entire communities of Montell Heights, Balfour Avenue, Carmichael Road and Nassau Village. If we neglected to mention your name, please do not hold it against us. If we neglected to mention your name, please do not hold it against us. There will be NO PUBLIC Viewing.
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Rosebell Cecelia Forbes, 88
a resident #361 Soldier Road West, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly of Turks and Caicos Island who died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Saturday, 1st August, 2026.
She is survived by her sons: Sherman Forbes and Franklin Forbes; daughters: Patrice Forbes, Linda Forbes Jordan, Sylvia Forbes Drost, Karen Forbes Young, Diana Forbes and Mayling Poiter; sisters: Angela Arthur and Min. Delores Nash; brother: Samuel Rigby; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements are being finalised and will be announced at a later date.
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Earl Miller, 65
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of Love Beach, New Providence, Bahamas will be held on Friday, 28th August, 2026, 10:00am at Living Waters Kingdom Ministries, Warren Street, New Providence. Officiating will be Pastor Omar Stubbs assisted by Pastor Generine Williams. Interment will be held at Woodlawn Gardens Cemetery, Soldier Road, New Providence. Earl is survived by his sons: Adam Miller, Matthew and Ryan (Emily) Miller; grandchildren: Luca and Aria; sisters: Mizpha Collie, Corene Pratt, Charity Thompson, Frankie Mae (Jodie) Davis, Noralene (Elvis) Johnson and Janet Demeritte; brothers: Ronald Jr., Gregory, Enos (Kristina), Jonathan (Portia), Delvon (Judy), Charles and Anthony (Beverley) Lightbourne; nieces and nephews: Aletha, Dawn, Osar, Vernitta, Melvise, Thomas, Aubrey, Louise, Denrick, De’Shea (Edwin) Hanchell, Danesha (Racine) Saunders, Ronrick, Ezilpha, Estephany, Jarvis, Yusef, Jezreel, Tahirah Davis, Coel Thompson, Kweisi Miller Knowles, Mizpha Miller, Brian, Holli, Maleah Miller, Shade, Indira Munroe, Oneil, Jasmine (Godfrey) Stuart, Corey, Krystal, Ethan Miller, Jovaughn, Jonae, Jade, Jordan, Antoine (Machicko) Miller, Melvin (Kentrel) Miller, Jemma, Brittany (Deno) Cartwright, Delvon Jr.; grand nieces and nephews: Calvin, Joshua, Brianna, Lance, Samuel, Delgano, Dwight, D’Shantae, Denrecka (Clifton) Clarke, Deijah, Deijon, Rayvauhn, Devonte, Ronrick Jr., Chadrick, Tennille, R’ Hanee, Christina, Thomas Jr., Travonne, Ryan, Aubrey, Brianna, Aaron, Ebonique, James, Isabel, Kairo, Cruz, Lyama, Yuzki, Telvaugn, Madison, Breanna, Ja’Marie,
Quinton, Kristianne, Ashley, Megan, Antoinette, Mia-Faith, Trajan, Lillyana, and Emyri Watkin; great grand nieces and nephews: Brijae, Ravescio, Deaja, Darielle, Delani, Torryka, Torrajah, Amaya, Lynzee, Knoah, Isaiah, Jamika, Keanu and Geovonni; aunt: Villamae Collie; uncles: Lowell Collie and Permenus Collie; First Cousins: Samuel, Oscar, Phillip, Eunice, Patrice, Burton, Bradley, Berkley, Byron, Phyllis, Beverly, Vernal, Earison, Nioka, Anthony, Earlene, Cherry, Harold, Conrad, Iris, Dotlee, Melvise, Adlene, Rose, Kirk, Wendal, Terrance, Betty, Bernie, Elizabeth, Betty Ann, Everette, Charles Collie Jr, Deidre, Victoria, Sandra, Wanda, Denise, Lowell Jr., Keith, Veronica, Vincent, Barbara Jean, Vivian; other relatives and friends including: Yvonne Miller, C. J. Edwards, Andy and Sherry Roberts; godchild: Andrew Roberts; Our Sincere Gratitude We the family of Earl Miller, wish to convey our sincerest gratitide to the numerous family and friends who expressed warm regards in this time of bereavement. We sincerely appreciate all expressions and token of sympathy bestowed upon us. May continue to bless each of you. Viewing will be held in The Serenity Suite at Restview Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium Limited, Robinson and Soldier Roads, New Providence on (TODAY) Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and at the church on Friday from 8:30 a.m. until service time.
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Minerva Cynthia Delancy, 86
of Hatchet Bay, Eleuthera, Bahamas, who died at her residence on Saturday, 22nd August, 2026. She leaves behind a legacy of love, cherished by her surviving family members including her daughters: Abigail Craig and Anastica Peavy; son: Benjamin Wilkie Delancy and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements are being finalised and will be announced at a later date.
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Joan Alexandria Meeres, 58
of Sandy Point, Abaco, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, 29th August, 2026, 11:00 a.m. at St. Martins Anglican Church, Sandy Point, Abaco. Officiating will be Reverend Father Howard L. Bethel assisted by Catechist Benjiman Pinder. Interment will be held at Sandypoint Public Cemetery, Sandy Point, Abaco. She was predeceased by her parents: John and Gloria Meeres; siblings: John Meeres Jr., Jacqueline Bowe and Reginald Meeres.
Left to cherish her memories are her sons: Jovan (Shanishka) Cambridge and Leon (Toni) Davis II; daughters: Javal (Okasa) Thompson, Michaelia Jarvago) Bowe and Adrianna (Kevin) Bowe; sisters: Margaret Meeres, Ellen (Lunsworth) Lightbourne Juanita (Lafayette II) Dorsett; brothers: Eugene Meeres and Kendal Meeres; grandchildren: Robin Thompson, Jaquon Jones, Leon Davis III, Ava Adderley, Breanna Pinder, Levi Davis, Jovan Cambridge Jr, Kyro Dawkins, Satarhi Dawkins, Kaisen Murray; nieces and nephews: Omeka, Crystal, Antwanya, Sarchyme, Mario, Megan, Talvi (Sarah), Marcia, Priscilla (Jamal), Patricia, Gerard (Patchara), Omar, Lunique, Lathera, Giovanna, Savannah (Baron), Lunsworth Jr, Samantha, Keneasha, Lafayette III, Jade, Lafaya, Michael (Laturah), Kim, Delores, Lashanda (Brad), Naveah, Elian (Ariel), Latisha; grand nieces and nephews: Quentell, Chy, Fredreon, Ame’ra, Journee, Amina, Titan, Tavia, Skylah, Taiyo, Destiny, Carter, Ashante, Sariyah, Traveah, Llondyn, Kaleb, Baron, Jayla, Jarrrad, Jameya, Jaylyn, Ja”Leah, Paige, D”Nari, Lashawnte, Myah, Liam, Matai, Maddox, Santiata, Imari, Andrew, Hannah, Dylan, Anaya, Morgan, Almitra and Maiya; cousins: Faith (Ello), Leona (David), Sherry, Basil, Tanya, Annie, Barbara (Cecil) Sandra ( Alfred), Andrew, Leonard (Patricia), Sintenie, Davante (Mateo), Danero (Keitra), Dwayne, Marchanille, Anissa (Garfield) Ricky, Kevin, Wendy, Terrel (Sherrise), Judy, Jill, Rovel (Alva), Calvin, Catrina, Lee Jr., Debbie, Sylvia, Ruth, Francis, Sherelle, Carolyn, Ricardo, Rhonda, Cotrina, Ceila, Ramona, Jameson, Ian, Cicely, Donovan,Chelsee, Jasmine, Jerniska, Jermaine, Oeisha, Sonia, Yontala, Lesly, Melinda, Bianca, Joinal, Sherrel, Anissa, Destiny, Jason, Regine, Jayshine, Shalamar and Jameel, Alexander and Cassie; numerous relatives and friends including: Michael Bowe and Family, Alva, Sancha and Oscar Pinder
and Family, Casandra Butler, Pastor Erskine Wells and Family, Jeanette and Family, Lensworth and Darfinette Bain and Family, Richard and Margaret Walker, Tamika, Lanard, Arthur and Michelle Lightbourne, Derek, Kirk, Calvin, Greg and Zelma Bain and Family, Yvonne Bain, Charlene, Prescola, Melvina, Ms. Eva, Peggy Clark, Fr. Howard Bethel, Benjamin Pinder, David Lightbourn and Family, Virgie Lightbourn, Joycelyn Taylor, Leon Davis Sr., Valeria, Shirley Saunders and family, Vaughn and Lottie Rolle, Patrick Roberts, Marilyn Meeres, Shenique Bain, Calvin and Mickey Edgecombe, Denise & The Grand Bahama Nature Tours, Castaway Cay staff, Denise Neely & Family, Sandy Point Clinic staff and the entire Sandy Point community and a host of other relatives and friends too many to mention. MAY HER SOUL REST IN PEACE! Viewing will be held at St. Martins Anglican Church, Sandy Point, Abaco on Friday from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until service time.
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Meryl Geneth Marshall-Mackey, 82
a resident of #44 Sandyport Drive and formerly Nicholl’s Town, Andros, Bahamas, who died at her son’s residence on Monday, 24th August 2026.
She is survived by her husband: Clayton Mackey; sons: Donald and Neville Evans, Christopher Oliver and Van Mackey; daughters: Andrea Oliver, Fayne Oliver Lee, Caroline Mackey and Latoya Cruz; sisters: Dorothy Coleby, Maryann-Tracey and Loren Rolle, Clara Evans, Andrea Smith and Stacey Coleby; brothers: Bartholomew Bowleg, Wilbert Marshall Jr., Kirk and Loftus Rolle; sonsin-law: Robert Lee (Louisiana), Henry Lord; daughters-in-law: Elizabeth and Annmarie Evans, Latoya Oliver; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and host of other relatives and friends including. Funeral arrangements are being finalised and will be announced at a later date.
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Ulrick was predeceased by his longtime partner: Celicia Julie Frederique; beloved wife: Ozana Etienne; grandson: Melik Etienne; parents: Prospere and Manise Etienne; siblings: Christian Etienne, Claudia Tanelus and Aliciene Etienne. Left to cherish his memories are his sons: Elicaine Frederique, Rodney Etienne, Watson Etienne, and Rosemond Etienne; daughters: Maude Etienne, Eva Etienne and Trisha Etienne; son-in-law: Johnny Pierre; daughters-in-law: Monique Anelus andChuntia Shirley; grandsons: Raynaldo Frederique, Dimitrius Frederique, Tavius Frederique, Grayson Frederique, Kelsey Pierre, Akeem Pierre, Ashton Pierre, Rashad Pierre, Khyyn Fernander O’Cof, Khulyl Fernander O’Cof, Dekimbe Etienne, Carter Etienne, D’Andre Etienne and Castiel Etienne; granddaughters: Vanessa Frederique, Julie Frederique, Melanie Frederique Ahthinya Etienne, Shaianne Etienne, Shamiah Etienne, Shaniah Etienne, Jada Etienne and Willow Johnson; granddaughters-in-law: Samantha Etienne, Coneisha Pierre and Kalley Pierre; great grandsons: Keontae Pierre, Makari Pierre, Samir Etienne and Khalan Pierre; great granddaughters: Saraiyah Etienne and Lourdes Pierre; brothers: Joseph Joel Etienne, Lucien Etienne and Marc Etienne; brothers-in-law: Wilson, Belfort, Paul Descoria; sisters: Violette Etienne, Bernadette Etienne, Luciane Etienne, Livenu Etienne, and Claudette Etienne; sister-in-law: Sultane Valcourt; nephews: Sony Etienne, Ronald Etienne, Kerly Etienne, Nicholas Etienne, Henrique Etienne, George Lubin, Nelson Etienne, MarvinEtienne, Sidney Etienne, Wilkens Etienne, Kerson Etienne, Marcner Tanelus, MarcLounes Tanelus, Ricardo Tanelus, Edwin Etienne, Lonny Joseph, Fenel Etienne, Marc Etienne, Jonel Etienne, Sonel
Gelin, Kathie Etienne, Islanda Etienne, Shelly Etienne, Lunise Etienne, SallyEtienne-Hepburn, Ermanise Tanelus, Rose-manie Tanelus, Shamana Tanelus, Santia Tanelus, Rose-Mirtha Etienne, Jessica Etienne, Edithe Etienne, Kathia Etienne, Kimberlie Etienne; and a host of other relatives and friends including: Wislet Etienne, Daniel and Kimberly Mesidor, Juliette Kadimala, Katiana Manace, Woudline Joseph, Emmanuel Timothy, Alina Louidor, Tamiko, Tamika and Jeno Louidor, Rochenel and Family, Rochelle Smith, Elvis and Family, and Jeanette Lucien.
Viewing will be held in The Serenity Suite at Restview Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium Limited, Robinson and Soldier Roads, New Providence on Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and at the church on Saturday from 8:30 a.m. until service time.
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Eric Willard Albury, 77
of #49 Jupiter Way, Nassau East Boulevard, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly of Cockburn Town, San Salvador, Bahamas, who died at his residence on Tuesday, 18th August, 2026.
He is survived by his wife: Lynette Albury; sons: Gavin Albury and Geren Albury; daughter: Shanique Albury; siblings: Huel Campbell, Frances Turnquest, Jennifer Williams, Peggylee Williams, Barbara Knowles, Lilymae Thompson, Ruth Albury, Attorney Eleanor Albury, Rembert Albury and Lois Albury; grandchildren: Rashaud Blodgett, Dominique Sams-Albury, Elijah Albury, Elisse Albury, Ethan Albury, Linnea Morrison, Lelah Morrison, Tamya Fox and Jalen Albury; great grandchildren: Cataleya Brown and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements are being finalised and will be announced at a later date.
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William Ernest Lunn Jr., 69 affectionately called “Bill”
of Providence Avenue, Chippingham, New Providence, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, 29th August, 2026, 11:00 a.m. at St. Agnes Anglican Church, Baillou Hill Road, New Providence. Officiating will be Archdeacon Keith N. Cartwright assisted Rev’d Fr. Lamar Nottage. Interment will be held at St. Agnes Cemetery, Nassau Street, New Providence. William is survived by his wife: Charisse Lunn, son: Jasper James Livingstone Lunn; brother: Anthony Lunn (Dorethea); sister: Audrey Munnings Francis; aunts: Dorothy Symonette, Yvonne McGrath, Donna Wallace and Joy Wells; brother-in-laws: Kirkland (Laura) Williams and Kendrick (Shacantila) Williams; sisters-in-law: Alkeitha (Jerry) Colebrooke, Jacqueline Martin and Elizabeth (Carlton) Russell; nieces: Antoniece Munroe (Tony), Abanique, Nichola, Chelsi, Jacinda, Charlot, Arianne, Sara, Sasha, Shema and Isabella; nephews: Nicholas (Ronette) Francis, Amand, Annard, Aquindo (Charlize), Eljay, Chadwick, Kadin, Russell, Aslan and Solomon; grand nephews: Kaylian, Jordan and Chase; grand niece: Skye; cousins: Lionel and Frederick Lunn, Elaine Lunn Watkins, Julie Lunn Dean, Dale, Pauline, Rose Lunn, Terry Lunn Oldham, Walter (Daileah) Neilly, Carson (Samantha) Neilly, Shantell (Daniel) Jovin, Gayle (Raymond) Colebrooke, DeVaughn, Sierra, Michelle, Natasha, Alan, Ron, Derrick, Paula, Stephen, Antoinette, Micheal, Sherad, Dominque and Maria; best friend/brother: Brent
Darville; other relatives and friends including: Godet Family, Wells Family, Carroll Family, Williams Family, Munnings Family, Wendy and Cessorina Francis, Valachi Theophilus, Priscilla Williams, Michelle Darville, Sarah, Yasanami Darville, Tanya Roberts, Luther, Shari Marshall, Mikey Hoyte, Tyrone (Joan) Knowles, Randy Feast, Carrington, Yogi, Johnny, Truppence Cami, Dexter Cartwright, Tony Williams, Aunt Merle, Kenya, Aunt Daphne, Mishshelette, Marie, Julie, Crystal, Rosetta, Errol, Alexander, Paul, Marion, Louise, Ann, Meritta, Sabrina, Julis, Deon, Pedro, Sherman, Trevor, Regency Park Boys, Soldier Road Boys Club, Bahamasair, St. Agnes Church, St. Ambrose Church, Fort Charlotte Urban Renewal, Fort Charlotte Constituency Office, The Chippingham community and a host of other relatives and friends. Viewing will be held in The Serenity Suite at Restview Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium Limited, Robinson and Soldier Roads, New Providence on Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and at the church on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until service time.
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Deborah Cecilia Myrtle Rolle, 55
a resident of Sea Breeze, Imperial Park, New Providence, Bahamas who died at her residence on Monday, 10th August, 2026.
and friends.
She is survived by her mother: Una Emeritha Melberth Charlton; children: Jerome Dwayne Black and Jeffonya Melberth Rolle; siblings: Stanford, Valderine, Walter, Jeff Jr., Pamela, Tara, Vernice, Annishka, Yule, Franklyn, Jaquan (JJ) Jefferson, Javaugn, Latoya and Jessica; aunts, uncles, brother and sister in-laws, nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives
Funeral arrangements are being finalised and will be announced at a later date.
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Mrs. Sophia Aretha Edgecombe, 58
of #20 Montrose Court, South Bahamia, Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas, will be held on Saturday, August 29th, 2026, 9:30 a.m. at Central Church of God, Coral Road, Freeport, Grand Bahama. Officiating will be Bishop Steve Dean assisted by other ministers of the gospel. Interment will follow at the Grand Bahama Memorial Park, Frobisher Drive, Freeport, Grand Bahama. Precious memories will linger in the hearts of her sons: Demetrius Hepburn and Jeremy Edgecombe; daughters: Lauren and Maliyah Edgecombe; daughter-in-law: Kotekenya Edgecombe; granddaughters: Janika, Journie, Jenai and Kalleigh Edgecombe; sisters: Gizelle and Nadia Cash; brothers: Linberth, Gessel and Gareth Cash; adopted mothers: Mae Ruth Ferguson and Lucetta Johnson; uncles: Leroy (Juliet), Felix, Thomas Strachan; Eugene (Valencia), David and Vincent Cash; aunts: Mae Ruth Ferguson, Paulette Arnette, Maryann Strachan, Marion Cartwright, Leona Wilkinson; auntsin-law: Verna Cooper, Naomi Whymms and Ruth Gibson; brother-in-law: Lloyd “Duda” Edgecombe; sisters-in-law: Rosemary, Helen, Brenda, Orient and Esther Edgecombe; nieces: Andronica, Seria, Carrington, Gemma, and Osinque Cash, Fayth Johnson; Pamela Rolle, Valerie (Stephen) Sweeting, Hope (Pedro) Mackey, Shakira and Angel Edgecombe, Tova (Kingsley) Smith, Sheteke Moss, Brandi Saturn, Calecha (Carlos) Robins, Tamika Bain, Matejah Edgecombe, Yvaughnia Saunders, Takia Smith, Samantha Adderley, Johntae (Travis) Ramsey, Atavia (Willard) Saunders, Shonell Edgecombe, Cordeidra and Corlena Rolle and Lakeisha Smith; nephews: Kayshawn Bonaby, Linbert Cash Jr., Andre, Jaiden, and Garrison Cash, Darius Lewis, Martino Davis, Javaughn Edgecombe, Jonathon (Edria) Edgecombe, Lloyd Jr., Brendan, Geno and Shabazz Edgecombe, Nekia Mackey, Corey and Cordero Rolle, and Lavado Kemp; grandnieces: Braelyn Cash and Daria Lewis; grandnephews: Kaiden and Kaleb Bonaby, Elakai and Jaylen Cash; numerous cousins: Erica and Bindy Pyfrom, Keva Adderley, Kimberly, Elnika, Gidget, Samantha, Derek, Nebraska, Jermaine, Marco, and Neco Ferguson, Janice Pinder, Kelcine Rolle, Jason Pinder, Tonya Longley, Maura and Dellareese, and Tamika Pinder, Lindale Lewis, Prunetta Antonio and family, Shirley Strachan and family, Sharon Cleare, Renee Moncur and family, Pramal Strachan, Alice, Patricia, Marcus, Marvin, Shanda Strachan and their families; Jack, Kevin Strachan and family, Kenney, Kendal, Kevin, Mark, Craig, Darren, Bethesheba, Leroy and Prescott Strachan, Sherry Strachan (Shelton) Jackie, Ivan, Irvin, and Gregory Strachan; special friends: Gaynor Rolle, Beryl Ferguson, Gretta Gibson, Linda Kemp, Natasha Stuart, Mary Bowe, Craig Cephas, Daniel Kemp, Melanie McPhee, Debbie McCartney
and Roland Bevans; godchildren too numerous to mention; neighborhood family: Mary Bowe and family, Alvin Wilson and family, Joy Nesbitt and family, Randy Rolle and family, Paula Higgins and family, Beth Hall and family, Shanna Wilson and family; and a host of other relatives and friends including: Bishop Steve and Min. Lonia Dean, Members of Central Church of God Women’s Ministry, Ministry of Foreign Affairs especially the Passport Office Nassau and Freeport, Department of Immigration, Ministry of Education, Bahamas Customs, management and staff at Bahamasair, Jackie Cooper, Martha Stuart, Faye Saunders, Tirzah Saunders-Carey, Mrs. Martin and family, David Shepherd, Pamala and Gregory O’Brien, Kenya and Shazar Cash, Laverne Ritchie, Shirvin Greene and family, Patricia Lightbourne and family, Linda Kelly, Calvise McPhee and family, Zinza Hepburn, Sidney Collie and family, Melinda Sherman and family, Jameel Johnson, Isula Stuart and family, Charles Grant, Mel Gaddad, Savannah Thompson and family, Samantha McIntosh, Deandra Richardson, Salena Evans and Mrs. Evans, Salena Spence and family, Paul Lewis and family, Rochelle Minnis, Deidre Taylor, Stephanie Greene, Rochelle Taylor, Fran Brice, Gloriann Lightbourne, Hon. Frazette Gibson MP, Clarence Russell and family, Ms. J. Douglas, Greta Knowles, Bernard Pratt, Erica Hinds and family, Derisse Burrows and family, Jarvis Barr and family, Mr. McCartney, Linda Hepburn, Maria Greene and family, Pastors and Member of the Church of God District, Veronica Mather and family, Central Church of God family, Bishop Donnie Stewart and family, Carmen Bain, Pastor Kellin Russell, Bishop Tavares Johnson, Min. Debbie Huyler and family, Nelson Smith and family, Bro. and Sis. Rahming, Cheryl Bain and family, Patricia Miller and family, Howard Dean and family, Vince Dean and family, Emmanuel Wallace and family, Quincy Major and family, Lloydra Bowleg and family, Stevette Bain and family, Doctors and Staff at Doctor’s Hospital, Yellow Elder and Garden Hills Communities, Debranka Edgecombe, Jane Levarity, Nakeema Jones, Betty Jones, Garnell Levarity, Donna Hanna, Pauline McIntosh, Sharlene Forbes and family, Ashley Rolle, Dikembe Johnson, Ivan Conyers, Elshadre Robins, Peter Varella, Donniqua Collie, Chequila King and family, Patricia Edgecombe, Mr. Saunders, Jeffery Thompson, Rudy Whymms, Ernie Barr and family, Charles Whymms and family, Paco Deal and family, Shirlene Bain, Stanley Wilson, Pastor Gilbert Jr. and Ana Rolle and Gateway Outreach Ministry, Burke, Kizzy, Karen and Keana Bowe, Goddeycia Rolle and family, Chequila King and family, Mary Delevaux, Bishop Leslie and Agnes Woodside, Valerie Barry, Kay Major, Edrondo Thompson, Lamont Rolle, Staff at Cruising Adventurers, Edwin McPhee, Hyatt Wilson, Sheldon Williams, Elridge Cooper, Samuel Roberts, Ellison Delva, Shakedra and Blair, Tyler Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Davis, Hepburn family, Diane Rolle, and Andrea Rolle. If, we inadvertently omitted your name that was not our intention and know that you are loved and appreciated. Viewing will be held in The “Serenity Suite” at Restview Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium Limited, #11-A Coral Road, Freeport, Grand Bahama on Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and at the Church on Saturday from 8:00 a.m. until service time.
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Death Notices For Mrs. Lemonia Vikatos, 88 Mrs. Paulamae affectionately called “Nitsa” Knowles-Davis, 57
of #205 Harbour House Condominiums, Freeport, Grand Bahama, of #98 Coral Reef Estate, Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas died Bahamas and formerly of Lamia, Greece died at New Sunrise Medical at the Rand Memorial Hospital, Freeport, Grand Bahama on Friday, Center, Freeport, Grand Bahama on Thursday, August 20th, 2026 August 21st, 2026. She was predeceased by her husband: Konstantinos “Gus” Vikatos. She is survived by her son: Nektarios (Nick) Vikatos; daughter: Maria Maingot; son-in-law: Stephen Maingot; daughter-in-law: Tina Vikatos; grandchildren: Dominique Maingot, Daniel Maingot, Lemonia (Lily) Vikatos and Nektaria (Ria) Vikatos and a host of other relatives and friends. Arrangements for the Funeral Service are being finalized and will be announced at a later date.
She is survived by her spouse: Daron Davis; sons: Dugal and Donovan Collie; daughters: Deandra Knowles, Deontalae Reid, Melissa Farrington, Julienne Michel, Racquel McNeil and Lyndedra Duncanson; grandchild: Keimari Reid; sisters: Rosanna, Albertha, Donnalee, Beatrice, Kathleen, Diane, Lucille and Marion; brothers: Phillip, Alfred and Samuel; numerous nieces including: Claudette, Vernae, Trenique, Shakara, Shavanya, Bria, Bianca, Keanna, Melissa, Alicia, Alfrenique and Aaliyah Knowles; numerous nephew including: Ntieado, Jerome, Treaves, Sean, Kevin, Marcus, Shazard, Antonio, Caro, Alfred Jr., Kyle, Livingston, Ahmad, Timeko and a host of other relatives and friends including: Samantha Russell, Thea Romer, Charles Laroda, $2 Bar Crew, Resorts World Transportation Department, Marbo McPhee, Mary Hanna, Quetel “Dimples” Bethel, Sandy Hylton, and Rhonda Curry-Plakaris. Arrangements for the Funeral Service are being finalized and will be announced at a later date.
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Mark Anthony Cartwright, 52 a resident of Tarpum Bay, Eleuthera, Bahamas, will be held at The Church of God of Prophecy, Streams of Living Water, Lord & George Streets, Tarpum Bay, Eleuthera on Saturday, August 29, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Officiating will be Bishop Jeffrey Knowles, assisted by Associate Pastor Harrison Lockhart. Interment follows in Tarpum Bay Cemetery, Tarpum Bay, Eleuthera. He was predeceased by his mother: Christine Cartwright; father: Godfrey Ferguson, brother: Glenwood Cartwright. Loving memories will be cherished by his loving wife: Dellaressa Cartwright; son: Makai Cartwright; stepson: D’vante Johnson; adopted father: Deel Henry McCartney; one sister: Margo McCartney; one brother: Gerad (Deshanna) Cartwright; aunts: Dorothy Bethel, Barbara (George) Hunt, McQuella Cartwright, Heather (Solomon) Marcus; one grand aunt: Florence Morley; four uncles: George Cartwright, Devon Cartwright, Michael Cartwright, Steven (Shantell) Bain; sisters-in-law: Merilyn Bissegger, Donna Cartwright, Marion Petty-Stubbs; nieces: Jasmine (Luke) Brown, Davante, D’Kyrah, Glenyce, Najhi Blaire Stubbs and Jody; nephews: Gerad Jr., Glenvon, Samuel III, Stephen Jr., Lavardo Sands, Jerone Bastian, Noah Xavier Stubbs; other relatives & friends including: Tessa Hunt; Lorenzo, Kesna, Ivano, Lacara, Lamont, Antonia, Tamara, Andrea, Abigail, Eddira, Deedra, Edney Jr., Mekhi, Dominique, Trevor, Trey, Jordan, Maleke, Charles, Claudius, Kendal, Laurence Stephnell, Stevette, Malissa, Nadia, Shantiva, Cortney, Louise, Judith, Vernell, Michael, Carson, Emerson, Lofton, Minerva, Ori, Rodger, Orlando, Javon, Lindsey, Perkins Culmer; Bishop Jeffrey & Nadine Knowles, Pastor Harrison Lockhart & Family, Corene Rolle & Family, Sherry Hamilton & Family, Prayer & Praise Assembly, Sean & Jonelle Rollins, Inga Rahming & Family, Attorney Onan Lamour-Williams, Anushka Mackey & Family, Velma Miller & Family, Bridgette Farquharson- Knowles, Administrator South Eleuthera District; The Staff of the Administrator’s Office; Rolance Taylor; Romeo Hunt & Family; Gline Newbold; Huberto & Sherkeila Miller, Ross Seymour; Sandy Blake & Family.
Friends may pay their last respects at the church in Tarpum Bay, Eleuthera, from 6:00pm-9:00 p.m. on Friday & on Saturday from 8:00 a.m. until service time.
Patricia Grace Fowler, 67 a resident of Duncombe Close, Winton Estates, will be held at Holy Cross Anglican Church, Highbury Park, Soldier Road, on Saturday, August 29th, 2026 at 10:00 am. Officiating will be The Rev’d Dr. Ethan P. J. Ferguson. Cremation will follow. Left to celebrate her life and cherish her memories are her Children: Charles Fowler Jr., Paige Taylor (Antoine), Christia Fowler; Grand Children: Ahmyas & Briylin; Uncles: Noel Powell, Norman Seymour; Aunts: Virginia Butler, Lorette Fuller; Sisters-in-law: Pualette Knowles, Annamae Kemp; Nephews: Gary Kemp, Youri Kemp, Mark Knowles Jr.; Niece: Priska Kemp. Numerous Other Relatives and Friends: Valerie Butler (Dale) Gibson, Janet (John) DeBarros, Alecia (David) Johnson, Amoranna (Richmond) Maycock, Delrise (Dwayne) Daley, Cheryl Seymour, Melanie (Tito) Thurston, Patricia (Randy) Hanna, Vanessa Rahming, Kathura (Keith) Bryan, Christina (Devon) Rahming, Antonio (Cola-Jean) Butler, Angelo (Sandra) Butler, Pedro (Marlene) Bain, Christopher Mackey, Kenneth Brice, Desmond and James Seymour, Lashon Sawyer, Latoya & Travis Sawyer, Ava Saunders, Kristie Powell, Katrina Cartwright, Nicole Deveaux, Craig and Blair Cambridge, Tiye Powell, Katya Saunders, Jonathan, Mark & Scott Powell, Marlene Albury, Don Fox, Elvis Davis, Paulette Turnquest, Villiemae Black, Michelle Virgil Lundy, Beverly Walker, Jeanie Berryhill, Susie Hamilton, FT Consultants, Ernst & Young, Bahamas Electricity Corporation (BPL), Holy Cross Anglican Church, Bethune Cookman Family, St. John’s College Family. Friends may pay their last respects at Demeritte’s Funeral Home, Market Street, from 10-6:00 p.m. on Friday & on Saturday at the church from 9:00 a.m. until service time.
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Denia Adawn Rahming-Louis, 53 a resident of Hall’s Close, South Beach, New Providence, Bahamas, will be held at St. Stephen’s Baptist Church, Carmichael Road on Saturday, August 29, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Rev. Dr. Roslyn Astwood, assisted by Elder Anderson & other Ministers of the Gospel. Interment follows in Woodlawn Gardens, Soldier Road. Denia was predeceased by her loving mother: Theresa Sands-Roker. Fond memories are left with her devoted husband: Youell Louis; her children: Camaron, Blade, and Beyonce Louis; her loving stepfather: John Roker; her father: Christopher Rahming; her sisters: Unoma and Christine Rahming, and Kasheina Hanna; and her brothers: Mai Tai Rahming and Christopher Rahming II; sisters-in-law: Carine Bariento, Miriam Adderley, Danila Bowles, Nancy Saunders (Dave), and Charlene Victor; brothers-in-law: Anthony Lewis (Ermalee), Henry Bariento, Raymond Lewis (Magaret), Wendell Lewis (Naomi), Kevin Louis (Linsay), Terrance Louis, and Wendel Louis; aunts: Jennise McKenzie, Reese Sands, Etienne Minns, Bernadette Sands-Ferguson, Linda Fitzgerald, Lavern Hanna, Karen & Dorothy Russell, Lisa Young, Patricia Mortimer, Crystal Knight, Lorna Walker & Barbara Malcolm; uncles: Arlington Bethel, Roger & Robert Sands, Lambert & Leo Rahming, Ronald & Noel Sutherland, Derek & Oscar Russell; relatives & friends: Ellinika McIntosh, Taniesha Joseph, Jennise (Sidney), Sid McKenzie, Dovis (Henry) Bain and family, Sharlee (Marlon) Sargant, Dr. Katavia Balfour, Craven (Sherese) Longsworth, Ashara, Craven Jr. and Davanti Longsworth, Marco (Kerry) Longsworth, Dr. Lloyd (Mel) Stubbs, Bridgette & Phillippa Stubbs, Anwar, Eleanes and Shametra Monroe, Children of the late Ingrid Hanna, Trina (Stirling) & Joshua March, Clay Sr. (Vernita), Clay Jr., (late Clanesha), Clashanda, Claniqua Adderley; Glenn (Denise), Alvin, Crystal, Kent, Kenny, Allan, Rhonda, Shandera, Adrian (Jennifer), Adria & Adrian Jr. Adderley. Demetrius (Casharell), Demetrius Jr., Maliyah & Makayla Taylor; Arlington, Stephanado, Stephano, Dorathy Bethel; Avon, Dale & Gerard Bethel; Makera and Marvin Roberts, Mariama (Dwight) Brown, Franceta & Remelda Seymour.
Sharon, Andrea, Camille & Tanya Seymour; Jane Bodie, Stephanie Lewis-Goodman, Lillian & Brent Bethel, Lisa Sands & family; Pastor Roslyn Astwood & Family, St. Stephen’s Baptist Church family, Staff and student of E.P. Roberts’s primary school, John’s Shoe Store Family, Prescription Parlor Family, Hawkins Hill Family and a host of other relatives and friends. Friends may pay their last respects at Demeritte’s Funeral Home, Market Street, from 10:00a.m-6:00 p.m. on Friday & on Saturday at the church from 10:00 a.m. until service time.
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Wrescott Demetrious “Sco” Bowe, 55
a resident of Fire Trail Road, died at PMH on Saturday, August 15, 2026. He is survived by his father: Ivan Bowe; stepmother: Eugyneel Bowe; 3 sisters: Connie Smith; Janet & Janice Bowe; brothers: Calvin Brown, Steve Smith, Hank Smith, Reid Lawson Smith, Chord, Bradley, Brendan & Bruce Bowe; 3 uncles: Orman (Patrice) Darville, Donny & Dr. Harlington Hanna; 1 aunt: Valerie Wells Hanna; numerous nieces & nephews & a host of other relatives & friends. Funeral arrangements wll be announced later.
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Death Notices for Waldon Thaddeus Forbes, 65
a resident of Claridge Road, died at his residence on Monday, August 3, 2026. He is survived by his 1 daughter: Nadia Brennen; sister: Donna Forbes; brother: Michael Forbes; numerous nieces & nephews & a host of other relatives & friends. Funeral arrangements wll be announced later.
Mildred Brown, 85
a resident of Claridge Road, died at PMH on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. She is survived by her 3 daughters: Rosemary, Idell & Chantel Brown; 3 sons: Granville¸ Harry & Franklyn Brown; numerous grand & great grandchildren & a host of other relatives & friends. Funeral arrangements wll be announced later.
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Bernard Miguel Colebrooke, 54
of #167 Vancouver Road, Hudson Estate, Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas, will be held on Saturday, August 29, 2026, 10:00am at Calvary Temple Church, Clive Avenue, Freeport, Grand Bahama. Officiating will be Pastor Dion Gibson. Interment will follow at Grand Bahama Memorial Park. He is survived by his mother: Willamae Russell; father: Bernard Colebrooke Sr. (deceased); children: Bernard Colebrooke III, Lavell Williams, Tyrell Colebrooke, Bernae Colebrooke; grandchildren: Lavell Williams Jr., Lesayah Williams, Jason James, Takarius Colebrooke, Bernae Simon, Zekaih Gray, Bernecia Forbes, Bernard Forbes, Bernaisha Forbes; sisters: Florance Colebrooke (deceased), Sandra Rodgers, Epsilina Colebrooke (deceased), Tehura Colebrooke, Montez Colebrooke-Brown, Melissa Colebrooke-Thriveil, Judith; brother: Kareem Colebrooke; sisters-in-law: Mavreen Hepburn; nieces: Shantell Munnings-Albury, Samantha Pratt, Roddrika Jones, Whitney Hart, Raquel Jones-Kemp, Sky Brown; nephews: Renaldo Munnings, Antonio Munnings, Horris McKenzie, Rodger Jones, Kendal Brown Jr., Seven Colebrooke, Shemar Robinson, Dylan, Dyson and Darius Colebrooke; aunts: Nathalie, Katie Pickstock, Daphanie Saunders and Irene Saunders; uncles: Raymond Murphy, Wellington Saunders; cousins: Cleo, Nishka, Vashti, Oashanique (Lala), Deedee Colebrooke, Karen Thompson (Ella, Kendeisha, K.K), Jason Colebrooke; grand nieces and nephews: Whyatt Hart; Jace Darville, Destiny and Brenae Jones, Samara and Sonail Kemp, Teshawn Albury, Leasia Albury (deceased), Chloe, Jayden, Carilena, Luke and Kenson Jones, Harmony McKenzie, Horris McKenzie II, Rahaivah, Jakariah and Kianna Jones; special friend: Sherice Taylor-Colebrooke and a host of other relatives and friends including: Kimmy, Lisa Rodgers, Darlisa Rodgers, Steve & Billy; close friends and other relatives including: Jimmy Thompson, Shawn (Lil Man), Jerome, Frankie, Walter, Cartwright, Allen, Pinder, Michelle Williams, Judith and Shanell. Viewing will be held in The “Royal Suite” at Westside Memorial Mortuary, Hanna Hill Eight Mile Rock, Grand Bahama on Friday, August 28th, 2026 from 12:00 noon to 6:00pm.
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Graveside Funeral Service For Baby Donnie James Newbold III, 13 Days
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The Lightbourne Family announces the passing of Mrs.
Pertrina Beverley Lightbourne McPhee, 77 of #17 Ghana Circle, Elizabeth Estates who died on Sunday, August 16th, 2026 at the Princess Margaret Hospital.
who died on Thursday, August 20th, 2026 will be held on Friday, August 28th, 2026 at 10:00am. Officiating will be Pastor Trevor Moss assisted by Elder Humes and Deacon Lawrence Hepburn. Interment will be made in Southern Cemetery, Cowpen and Spikenard Roads. Baby Donnie is survived by his parents: Nicola Pearce and Donnie James Newbold Jr. Grandmothers: Patrice Johnson, Inez Newbold and Teresa Johnson. Grandfathers: Reverend Donnie Newbold Sr. and Anthony Johnson Sr. Great Grandmothers: Brenda Taylor and Alice Johnson. Siblings: Ashanti and Travanti Pearce, and Osbourne Lockhart Jr. Aunts: Peatra Edgecombe, Pernellya Johnson, Latoya (Brian) Miller, Antonique (Odell) Josey, Yonnie Newbold, and Annea Newbold. Uncles: Patrick Johnson, Stefano Johnson, Anthony Johnson Jr., Ian (Tonya) Rolle, and Adonis Newbold. Grand Aunts: Esther (Phillip) Sturrup, Darlene Benjamin, Marion Sands, Lillian (Whitney) Burrows, and Maogie Rolle. Grand Uncles: David Rolle, Tyrone (Denice) Rolle, and Ricardo Rolle. Great Grandaunts: Cathecist Bloneva Hunter and Diane Evans. Numerous relatives and loved ones including: The Honorable Fred Mitchell, MP-Fox Hill Constituency. There is NO PUBLIC VIEWING of Baby Donnie. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to CLARKE’S FUNERAL HOME & Crematorium.
Mrs. McPhee was preceded in death by her Husand, Charles McPhee. She will be lovingly remembered by her Brother: Llewelyn Lightbourne Sister: Angela Lightbourne Sister-in-law: Rosenell Lightbourne Numerous nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to CLARKE’S FUNERAL HOME & Crematorium.
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Funeral Service For & De’Vantae Bethell, Quincy Jr., Ron-Oneil Jr. (Cynthia), Jordan Paula Mae Russell, 72 McKenzie, Cortino Gibson, Torri (Bree) Swann, Terron Jr.,
service will be held at The New Lively Hope Baptist Church, Jerome Avenue & Chesapeake Road, New Providence, Bahamas on Saturday, August 29, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Officiating will be Rev. Samantha Cartwright assisted by Bishop Dr. Adlington Rolle, Rev. Julian Anderson, Rev. Junior Robinson and Rev. Paula Moncur. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Gardens Cemetery, Soldier Road, New Providence. Left to cherish her legacy are her daughters: Regina Beneby, Tameka Stuart & Anish (Frank) Ellis; grandchildren: Selwyn Ferguson, Jamaya & Jamaal Deal, Kendonae Webb, Michigan Adderely, DaéNeko Stuart & Zamarri & Shiloh Ellis; great grandchildren: Kennedy Webb & Malaysia Ferguson; sisters: Sonia Pratt, Patricia Whitfield, Coral (Patrick) Forbes, Claudia King, Sharlene (Siegefred) Wilson, Betty (Wilmore) Taylor, & Kellie (Terrance) Hanna; brothers: Christopher (Lorraine) Russell, Patrick Russell, Kevin (Shari) Russell, Dr. Julian (Christiana) Russell of Dallas, Texas, Theophalis (Davanda) Russell & Stephen Russell; nieces: Anya (Marcian) Dorsett, Deshannon (Demetrius) Bethell, Samantha & Tabitha McKenzie, Peggy Henfield & Renea Russell; nephews: Danny (Portia McKenzie), Dwayne, Quincy, Ron-Oneil & Demarco McKenzie, Vincent (Rose) Henfield, Jeremy (Sandradee) Henfield, McCoy Brown, Reginald “Reno”Russell, Terron (Dr. Cinera) Cartwright & Dwayne Cartwright; grandnieces: Ashlee, Danyell (Darius) Adams, Danya McKenzie, D’Niqua (Rolando) Thomas, Shantia Bethell, Le’Peche (Cecil) Dames, Sasha Taylor, Malique, Paris, Kourtney McKenzie, & Dwaniya Cartwright; grandnephews: Kyle & Antoine Dorsett, Danny Jr. (DJ), Dante McKenzie, Shandon
Prince & Roman Cartwright, Ruebin (Shireasha) Mader, Rojeme, Jeremy Jr., Samuel, Vincent Jr. Henfield, & Shemar Pinder; great grandnieces: Gabrielle Cartwright, Demi & Saige Thomas, Sarai Bethell, Rahni Mackey, Ryenn McKenzie, & Malan’i Pinder; great grandnephews: Jayden Brown, Aky Wilson, Darius Jr., Danny III & Cairo Dames; other relatives & close friends: New Lively Hope Baptist Church Family, Transfiguration Baptist Church Family, The Sunlight Village Family, Management & Staff of Café Casino & Marketplace Buffet (Poesidan’s), The Hillside Park Community, Joseph Beneby & family, Terell Cooper & family, Josephine Miller, Mr. & Mrs. Alburn Brown, Pastor Deneace Lloyd, Latovia Romer, George Henfield, Dina Rolle, Marie Russell, Enid (Fabian) Stuart, Lilymae McDonald, Daisy (Quetell) Almgreen, Stephanie McKinney & family, Selwyn Ferguson Sr. & family, Della-Reese Sands & family, Marilyn McKenzie, Stephanie Johnson & family, and PastorDr. Tennielle Cooper & Church Family; caregivers: Annmarie Mitchell & Tracyanne Bailey; special thanks: The family extends heartfelt appreciation to Princess Margaret Hospital, especially Dr. Swann, Dr. Ingraham, the staff of the Trauma Center and the staff of Female Medical I, for their care, compassion, and support. Friends may pay their respects at Legacy Memorial Mortuary, 85 Mt. Royal Avenue, New Providence on Friday from 11:00am to 5:00pm and on Saturday from 9:00am until service time at the church.
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Thalise Gelita Tinker, 52 of Fox Hill, New Providence, Bahamas died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Wednesday, 19th August, 2026. She is survived by her two daughters: Christina and Brendina; two sons: Justin and Ryan; one sister: Sabrina; one grandson: Giovanni; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements will announced at a later date.
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Funeral Service For Gelina Wells, 70
Death Notice For Judith Natasha Louis, 55
will be held at The New Mount Zion MBC, Bahamas on Friday, August 28th, 2026 at 11:00a.m. Officiating will be Pastor Theophilus Claridge assisted by other ministers of the gospel. Cremation will follow.
a resident of Australia Avenue, Elizabeth Estates, New Providence, Bahamas died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Sunday, August 23rd, 2026.
Left to cherish her precious memories are her sons: Dexter & Christopher Clarke; grandchildren: Jamona Musgrove, Deon Clarke, Tyrek Clarke, Denae Clarke DeShawn Clarke, D’Antae Clarke; great grandchildren: Jaylyn bonds Montez Sawyer; siblings: Stafford Wells, Thelma Saunders, Jason Rolle; nephews: Derrick Miller, Andrew, De’Angelo, Michael Jr., De’Antae, Justin Johnson, Derek Sr, Derek Jr., Deontae, Lennox Isaiah Jr. Wells, Kingsley Hanna, John Richards, Max Well and Edwin Sanders, Leroy Sr., Leroy Jr., lavado Sr., lavado Jr., Leron, ketto, k’marion Leonard Brice, Witney Desinor, Courtney Anderson, Hakeem Curry; nieces: Roshanda Cox McDonald, Delshae Miller, Jasmine, Shanique, Shaneka, Lennia Grace, Candice, Deangela Wells, Shaderia Cox Wallace, Cherish Wallace Divine’, Grace Forbes, Enihya Eulin Alexis, Alexandra, Chloe, Aleatha,K’morha, Amia, Alirah Brice, Sharon Sturrup, Charlene Russell, Crystal Stuart Shawnique, Edricka Knowles, Andrewniqua, Andrell, D’kai Jessie, Raine Johnson, Jasmine Smith and a host of other relatives and friends. Family and friends may pay their last respects at Legacy Memorial Mortuary, #85 Mt Royal Avenue, New Providence, Bahamas on (TODAY) Thursday, August 27th, 2026 from 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. and at the church on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until service time.
She is survived by her one son: Joshua Louis; parents: Vernon and Veronica Adderley and Carlos and Catherine Louis; siblings: Lieutenant Commander Roberto (Sanshayeea) Adderley, Drs. Kenya (Anthone) Ward and David Louis, Fernande Louis Russell, Carlaine Louis Smith and Antoinette Louis of Opa-Locka, Florida and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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Funeral Service For Amelia Pierre, 68
a resident of Seton Street, Chipinngham, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly from Port de Paix, Haiti, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Monday, July 20th, 2026. Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, August 29th, 2026, 11:00pm at New Haitian Mission Baptist Church, Palm Beach Street, New Providence. Officiating will be Bishop Exante Cherelus assissted by Pastor Georges Choute and other ministers of gospel. Interment will follow in Lakeview Memorial Gardens Mausoleums, John F. Kennedy Drive and Gladstone Road, New Providence. She was predeceased by her parents, one sister and one brother. Left to cheriesh her memories are her husband: Marc Pierre; son: Bendji Pierre; daughters: Brenda Pierre-Thomas and Keva Pierre; son-in-law: Kenard Thomas; granddaughters: Kiarah Pierre and Kaiyah Amelia Thomas; grandson: Kenard Kyrie Thomas; sister: Mme Mertilia Devalon; aunt: Mme Tercius Almonor; nephew and nieces: Fedner Devalon, Wilnide Devalon, Edy Devalon, Yverta Devalon, Fresnel Devalon, Maclia Devalon, Vyrdad Fleureny, Mr. and Mrs. Kyrchner Fleureny, Yahmila and Clarens Nicolas, Corinne Valery, Maclee, Edvy, Lea Fedjie, Jihanne, Fedy Darwin, Widley Samuel Devalon, Jeluto Tondreau, Darly Tondreau, Darla Tondreau, Carlly Pierre, Linda Pierre, Charlene Pierre, Wilson Pierre; cousins: Mr. and Mrs. Amertil Clerissaint, Mr. and Mrs. Dorvilus Clerissaint, Mr. and Mrs. Volcy Beauplan, Mr. and Mrs. Auniel Almonor, Mr. and Mrs. Jean Robert Sidor, Mr. and Mrs. Jackson Simon,
Mrs. Jean Raymond Almonor, Mr. Viliora Almonor, Mr. Orales Almonor, Mr. and Mrs. Claude Semelfort, Mr. and Mrs. Smith Almonor, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Claude Mondelus,Elvita Lourdena, Djouliette, Dijoulienne Almonor, Mr and Mrs Rolnick Daniel, Mrs.Saurilia, Anouse, Judith, Roselie, Gerda Cene, Remy, Paulette, Suzette Almonor, Thimothee Paul, Thelina Eliodor, Aristhene Eliodor, Dr. Stanley Mocombe, Erna Mocombe, Wegensley Eliodor, Ernsley Eliodor, Guyvanel Paul, Jonalha Paul, Rosemene Norvil, Amos Dieudonne, Merlie Dieudonne; motherin-law: Elcine Pierre; brothers-in-law: Emmanuel Pierre, Raymond Pierre, Elisee Pierre, Ronald Pierre, Alcikat Senat, Elmeus Pierre, Philippe Florestal, Lifran Jacques.; sisters-in-law: Acelene Pierre, Amide Pierre; a host of other relatives and friends including: Mrs. Angella Thompson Mullings, Mr. Alexander Mullings Sr., Shauna Thompson, Auguste Louis and family, Charles Pelicieux, Josaphat Thomany, Jean Robert Joseph, Roselene Zami, Mr. and Mrs. Hugues Valcourt and family, Rev. Dumerlus Elvert, Wilny Joseph Family, Mrs.Fene Simon, Mrs. Elmita Honore, Jacqueline and Taneisha Jean, Mrs. Julianna Youth, Mrs. Maguerite, Mrs. Julie, Mrs. Dorlean Joseph and Family, Ruth Timothy and Family, Dana Valcourt and Family, Hugh McPhee, Andrene and Magdaline Joseph and Family; special thanks to: Emmaus Baptist Church, Pastor George Choute, The Emmaus Baptist Church Women’s Group Choir and Dr. Bishop Exante Cherelus and New Haitian Mission Baptist Church; special thanks to: The Fleming Street Clinic, Dr. Madeline Joseph and The PMH Accident and Emergency Team and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention. Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at Rest On Funeral Chapel, Kenwood Street and Mount Royal Avenue, New Providence on Friday, 28th August, 2026 from 10:00am – 6:00pm and again at the church from 9:00am until service time.
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Rosly Jean, 27 a resident of Hope Town, Abaco, Bahamas and formerly from Port-de-Paix, Haiti died at his residence on Tuesday, 11th August, 2026. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Rest On Funeral Chapel Limited.
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Funeral Service For Kevin Kentbury Bethel, 55
Ricardo Roxbury, Rick Cleare & Family, Jamison Davis & Family, Tommy Simms & family, Shuna Cephas, Byron Smith, Dollymae Smith, Muriel Cox, Murriel Nottage, Frederika Dorsett, Shaniqua Nicholas, Annie Roach, Adrianna Mcphee, Kim Outten-Stubbs, Phil, the Pharmacist, The Mighty Pencil, Niki, Shannell, Dae-Dae, Lexus, Kirk, Neko, Kingman, Dee, Lil Thing, Curtis, T-boy, Punn, Barber, Raymond, Dj La, Dj Y, Butchy, Sir Gun, Bammit, Cassie, Larry, Trisha, Deante, Jennifer, Archer, Dorsett, Ron, Toofey, Jiggy, Jolly, Sean, Perry (ATL) & Family, Dwight Kemp & the ATL Crew, All in Sports Bar & Crew, Skinny & Crew and management and staff of A.M.M.C. MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE! Relatives and friends may pay their last respect at Rest On Funeral Chapel Ltd., #166 Kenwood Street and Mount Royal Avenue, New Providence on Friday, August 28th, 2026 12:00 noon to 5:00p.m. and at the church from 10:00am until service time
a resident of Maple Drive, Pinewood Gardens, New Providence, Bahamas died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Thursday, July 30th, 2026. Funeral Service will be held at Five Porches Of Deliverance Centre, Market Street & Poincianna Avenue Saturday, August 29, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Prophet Silvan Farquharson assisted by other ministers of the gospel. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Gardens Cemetery, Soldier Road, New Providence. He is survived by his children: Taysha Lamb Tevin Bethel, Tyler Bethel, Travis Ferguson; step daughter: Shamierre Gibson; daughter-in-law: Altranique Bethel; grandchildren: Carter Bethel, Carleigh Horton, Abigail Adderley; godchildren: Kaeily Rolle, Gleneke Rolle, Sammy Rolle Jr., Samantha Rolle; cousins: Derek Higgs, Dwight Higgs, Viola, & Sandra Harvey, Viola Outten, Malachi Gray; close friends: Joan Neymour, O’Neil Moss, Lisa Gibson, Wendy McPhee, Glenroy Rolle; friends: Pearlene Johnson, Corry Burrows, Craig Burrows, Kenio Grant, Perry Darling, Ian Mills, Chris Pratt, Alexios Rolle, Sammy Rolle Sr. , Jamal Taylor, Ricardo Brennen, Emmanuel, Vano Taylor, Anthon Taylor, Gerald Gray, Shanique Nicholas, Leon Strachan, Gavon Taylor, Lamont Hanna, Ovando Strachan, David Farrington, Hon. Sebastian Bastian, Theron Bastian, Meko Nixon, David Neymour & the Neymour Family, Lynden Lex, Rolle, Leon Strachan,
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Sarah Jean Prudent, 46 a resident of Windsor Lane, New Providence, Bahamas, died in Haiti on Monday, 17th August, 2026. She is survived by her husband: Addley Prudent; parents: Marie Solange Jameau; children: Sandra Jameau, Addleyna prudent, Samuel prudent, Abigail prudent; grandchildren: Chaiah Noel Mateo Noel; siblings: Meritel Josué, Cateleen Jameau, Iphaudy JosuéSnt Verty Josué, Erilet Josué, Clamise Josué,Vercelet Josué; nephew and niece: Merica, Lorica Wilson, Meriless, Nahomie, Medilia, Rose-lande, Rose-Marline, Duelda, Marie-Florence, Michael, Linda, Marise Merry, Joceline, Estania, Iphaudlen, Esterline, Richardson, Wannbe Nancika, Don Pedro; cousins: Marlène, Francis, Guerda, Itilia Erode, Mrs Capable, Savini,Mackso, Jeanita “Linda Justilien-Glinton, Fritznel Justilien, Egline Justilien, Guerline Justilien, Clarence Justilien and other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Rest On Funeral Chapel Limited.
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Rednel Joseph, 26
a resident of Cowpen Road, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly from Bassin Bleu, Haiti, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Saturday, May 23rd, 2026.
a resident of Fox Hill Road, New Providence, Bahamas died at his residence on Tuesday, June 16th, 2026.
Funeral service will be held at 10:00a.m. on Saturday, August 29th, 2026 at Queen of Peace Roman Catholic Church, Faith Avenue and Carmichael Road, New Providence. Officiating will be Father Wid Andy Beniste assisted by other ministers of the gospel. Interment will follow in the Southern Cemetery, Cowpen and Spikenard Roads, New Providence. He is survived by his parents: Alisthene Edmond and Amelia Mentor; grandmother: Oliviane Wilson; uncles: Wilbert Yacinthe, Elourd Petit Homme; siblings: Alcewom Chensmond, Luxene Edmond, Lucson Edmond; numerous brothers and sisters; cousins: Andre Sorel, Pierre Bertrand, Sorel Jean-Louis, Joie Sorel, Cheril Wilson, Pierre Wil, Ricardo Montal,Willy Jerry Mentor, Nadege Mentor Pete Victor Mentor Pedeline Mentor Rosemond Andre Telisma Micheline Etienne; grand-niece: Claudel Telisma and other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may pay their last respect at Rest On Funeral Chapel Ltd., #166 Kenwood Street, Mount Royal Avenue, New Providence on Friday, August 28th, 2026 at 12:00 noon – 5:00pm and at the church on Saturday from 9:00am until service time.
Funeral Service will be held on Sunday, August 30th, 2026, 2:00pm at Maranatha Seventh Day Adventist Church, Prince Charles Drive, New Providence. Officiating will be Pastor Melvin Lewis assissted by Pastor Leonardo Rahming and Pastor Ernst Prince and other ministers of gospel. Interment will follow in Old Trail Cemetery Old Trail Road, New Providence. He survived by his parents: Suze St. Hilaire - Joseph and Renel Joseph; brother: Tompson Dabrezil; sister: Rolanta Dorelus; sisterin-law: Dina opont; brother-in-law: Estevenson Dorelus; aunts: Lila Pierre and Junette Joseph; nieces: Miyonah Dabrezil, Miah Dabrezil, Rose Gaspard, and Lisa Gaspard; cousins: Kersy Joseph, Djesen Joseph, Tony Pierre, Emmanuel pierre, Liliana Pierre and a host of other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may pay their last at Rest On Funeral Chapel Kenwood Street, Mount Royal Avenue, New Providence on Saturday, August 29th, 2026, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00p.m. and again at the church on Sunday from 1:00pm until service time.