Obituaries

SONJA SANITA BROOMES, affectionally known as “Cindy” or “Ping” aged 44, of Arthur Seat, St. Thomas entered into rest on July 3, 2026. Former employee of Caribbean Confection Co 1959 Ltd. Sunrise December 27, 1981 Sunset: July 3, 2026 Daughter of the late Andrea Jones. Sister of Corey Broomes. Cherished Mother of Ronesha Broomes. Grandmother of Rhys Benjamin. Aunt of Beyonce and Shakori Broomes. Dear Niece of Heather Hope, Ricardo, Shirley, Luther and the late Tony Broomes. Cousin of Sandra Mayers, Sherry Carter, Cheryl Broomes, Krystal Walcott, Chris Broomes, Sheldon and Shernell Hope, Debbie Bynoe, Gail Burton, Dereck Carter and many others. Partner of Neil Tull. Friend of Shanice Husbands, Althea Roachford, Kerry Arthur, Kimiesha Bynoe, Tiffany Joseph, Shanice Blackett, Deeann Leacock, Jamour Gittens, Shamone Carter, Sabrina Rice and many others. A service of celebration and thanksgiving will be held on Friday, August 7, 2026 at the chapel of Mount Pleasant Memorial Gardens, where relatives and friends are asked to meet at 2:00 p.m. followed by the interment. Flowers may be sent to Lyndhurst Funeral Home no later than 11:00 a.m. on Friday. The body of the late Sonja Broomes will repose in the Evangel Tabernacle United Holy Church, Melrose, […]

MARGARET HENRIETTA JOHNSON, aged 83, of St. Paul’s Avenue, Bayville, St. Michael, entered into rest on July 24, 2026. Missionary and member of the First Triumphant Church (USA) and member of the People Cathedral Church Daughter of the late Francis O’garro and Richard Sherritt. Wife of the Late Bertram Johnson Snr. Sister of Edith and Angela Weekes and the late Mary Irish, Addie Mason, Joey Blake. Mother of Jennifer Johnson and Bertram Leroy Johnson (Director of Commerce). Grandmother of Bianca Doyle, Naeem, Myles and Sade Johnson (Nurse at QEH). Great-grandmother of Shayden Johnson and Ananai Johnson. Adoptive mother of Mark Phillips, Derrick Morgan (Canada) and Michael Gaskin (USA), Dawm Callender (USA) and Wayne Ifill. Mother-in-Law of Charmaine Johnson and Errol Pollard. Sister-in-Law of Marcia Hinkson, Janett Scott, Rev. Edward Lashley and the late Mark and Hugh Lashley. Aunt of 8 Nieces and 7 Nephews. Godmother of Eunice Jefferson (USA) and Nadia Leacock Cousin of Annsenette Brown and Annette Scarlette (USA). Good friend of Nola, Joy Fidlow, Ethlyn Ishmael, Ms Martin, and Jasmine lambert, all from the USA, former patient and friend of Quality Care Medical Centre family. A service of celebration and thanksgiving will be held on Friday, August 7, […]

SHIRLEY MARLENE HARRIS, aged 76, of Cane Garden, St. Thomas. Former Housekeeping Manager of Divi Southwinds Beach Resort, entered peacefully into rest. Daughter of the late Idalia Bedford. Devoted wife of Winston Harris. Beloved mother of Sandra Lowe and Mark Harris. Cherished grandmother of Latoya Bradshaw, Rafael Lowe and Aidan Edwards. Proud great-grandmother of Delani Burrowes. Sister of the late Colin, Rudolph, Lynetha, Victor and Mervyn Bedford, and a cherished extended sister of the Cyrus family of the United Kingdom. Dear mother-in-law of Matthew Lowe. Beloved sister-in-law of Carmen Bedford and Tyrone Carrington. Treasured aunt of Pamela Haynes, Veronica Bedford, Serena Carrington, Kerry Roberts, Glyne Bedford and Richard Bedford. Loving friend of Yvonne Lovell, Grace Nurse, Paula Fields and Tamisha Moseley. She will also be fondly remembered by the Bedford, Harris and Cyrus families, together with her many other relatives, friends, former colleagues and all whose lives she touched. A service of celebration and thanksgiving will be held on Thursday, August 6, 2026 at James Street Methodist Church, where relatives and friends are asked to meet at 10:00 a.m. The cortege will then proceed to Coral Ridge for the interment. Flowers may be sent to Lyndhurst Funeral Home no later […]

INEZ ODESSA HINKSON, formerly of No 2 Peronne Gap, Worthing, Christ Church, and Ixora 302, The Estates at St George, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2026. Retired Corporate Secretary of Hotels and Resorts Ltd, CRL Limited, and Barbados Development Bank. Retired Member of the Parochial Church Council. Sister of Edlah Bellamy and the late Ermine Bostic, Lloyd and Highland Hinkson, May and Claudia Young. Cherished aunt of Sandra Bellamy (dec’d), Cheryl and Trudy Bellamy, Dawn Grosvenor, Ricardo Hinkson (Carmen) Canada, Derick Hinkson (Michelle), David Hinkson (Alison) UK, Judy Young UK, Yvonne St John (Cassius), Kim Young, Rev. Richard Kellman (Ann), Neville Arthur, Lucy Lacasse, Reginald Young (dec’d), Cliff Hinkson (dec’d) and several others in the UK and USA. Great-aunt of Kristina and Nicholas Grosvenor, Raedon Bellamy, Lee Hinkson, Becky and Laura Hinkson, Samiyrah Kellman Medawar, Christine Hinkson, and others. Dear friend of Catherine Chandler, the St. Lawrence Anglican Church family, Reverend Sandra Hazell, Ruth Warren, Hamilton Roach, Anderson Bedford, and many others. Special friend of Jenny Armstrong, Secile Daley, Terisha Yearwood, and the nursing staff of JMN Nursing Provision Services. A service of thanksgiving will be held on Thursday, August 6, 2026 at St. Lawrence Anglican Church, where relatives […]

JANICE FAYE BREWSTER, aged 82, of #54 Prior Park Terrace, St. James, entered into rest on June 28, 2026. Daughter of the late Frank and Joyce Corbin. Mother of Neil and Jason Brewster. Mother-in-law of Justyna Janicka. Sister of Grace Smith, Pamela, Philip and Hallam Corbin. Aunt of Graeme, Gillian, Frances, Leah, Ryan and Tara Smith, Michelle Pena, Leeann Corbin – Vamvakas, Dexter Corbin, Khristen Estwick, Renee and Justin Corbin. Grandmother of Jaiden, Faye and Olivia Brewster. Great- aunt of Maya, Sophia, Zara, Zoe, Dakota, Jonathan and Kailani. Sister-in-law of Linda Corbin and the late Janice Corbin and Maurice Smith. Relative of the Corbin, Brewster, Cumberbatch and King Families. Friend of Angela Edmond, Elena Springer, Carolyn Boyce, Phyllis Reece, Patricia Regis, Issa Nicholas, Staff of the Radisson Aquatica Resort Barbados and the Soroptimist International of Jamestown. A service of celebration and thanksgiving will be held on Friday, July 31, 2026 at St. James Parish Church, where relatives and friends are asked to meet at 2:00 p.m. The cortege will then proceed to St. Lucy Parish Church for the interment. No mourning colours by special request. Flowers may be sent to Lyndhurst Funeral Home no later than 11:00 a.m. on Friday.

ANTHONY HERBERT MAPP, aged 76, of Sunbury Tenantry, St. Philip, entered into rest on July 11, 2026. Retired Operator. Son of the late Evelyn Allder and the late Nathaniel Wharton. Brother of Nadene, Tennyson, Leibert, Denzil, Antoinette Mapp and Merlene Clarke. Uncle of Alwyn, Warren, Maxine and Trezelle Clarke, Karen Reid-Sealy, Juanne Moore, Leann Weekes, Juliette Carter, Deborah Neblett, Steve, Ryan, Brad, Dwayne, Keisha and Beal Mapp, Jason Hollingsworth, Lee Wratten, Naya Barrow, Raynard, Rhea and Rico Wilkinson. Brother-in-law of Raymond Clarke and Richelle Blackman-Mapp. Relative of the Mapp, Edey and Wharton families. Friend of many. A service of celebration and thanksgiving will be held on Friday, July 31, 2026 at Ebenezer Methodist Church, Ebenezer, St. Philip, where relatives and friends are asked to meet at 10:00 a.m. The cortege will then proceed to Bushy Park Cemetery for the interment. No mourning colours by special request. Flowers may be sent to Lyndhurst Funeral Home no later than 7:00 a.m. on Friday. The body of the late Anthony Herbert Mapp, will repose in the Colin Parkinson Memorial Chapel, Lyndhurst Funeral Home on Thursday, July 30, 2026, from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. The family invites you to view the live streaming of […]

MARION NAOMI CORBIN, age 74, of 1st Ave Cave Hill, St. Michael, entered into rest on July 1, 2026. Daughter of the late Seiford and Winifred Headley. Wife of Esau Corbin. Mother of Stephen, Anthony, Nicole, Sancha Headley and Jacqueline Edwards. Grandmother of Debra and Gabriel Headley, Rayhan Carter and Rashida Odumoye. Great-grandmother of Devonta Greenidge, Gabrielle Headley, Shai Carter, Nariah and Azariah Odumoye. Sister of Monica, Yvonne, Arrindell, Merlene, Michael, Anderson, Marguerita and the late Clement and Randolph Inniss. Mother-in-law of Kerian Headley and Cameron Edwards. Aunt of Allison and Michelle Headley-Sealy and many others. Cousin of Marvalene and Sophia Inniss and many others. Sister-in-law of Margaret, Betty, Cheryl, Neville and the late Nigel Corbin and Michael Hinds. Relative of the Headley, Inniss, Jemmott, Walters, Philips, and Corbin families. Friend of many. A service of celebration and thanksgiving will be held on Thursday, July 30, 2026 at the Chapel of Coral Ridge Memorial Gardens where relatives and friends are asked to meet at 2:00 p.m. followed by the interment. Flowers may be sent to Lyndhurst Funeral Home no later than 11:00 a.m. on Thursday. The body of the late Marion Corbin will repose in the Colin Parkinson Memorial Chapel, […]

SAMUEL CARLISLE IFILL better known as “Poor Boy”, aged 62, of Fairfield Cross Road, Tudor Bridge, St. Michael, entered into rest on June 19, 2026. Employee of Lears Plantation (C.O.W) Son of the late Cynthia Ifill. Brother of Margaret Ifill-Howell, Rosanna Ifill and the late Isalene and John Ifill. Grandson of the late Kitsy Ifill. Uncle of Jamar and 2 others. Great-uncle of 2. Cousin of Mavis, Grace and the Ifill family. Friend of the Fairfield Community. A service of celebration and thanksgiving will be held on Thursday, July 30, 2026 at the chapel at Westbury Cemetery, where relatives and friends are asked to meet at 10:00 a.m. followed by the interment. Flowers may be sent to Lyndhurst Funeral Home no later than 8:00 a.m. on Thursday. The body of the late Samuel Ifill will repose in the Colin Parkinson Memorial Chapel, Lyndhurst Funeral Home on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.

STATE FUNERAL THE RIGHT EXCELLENT SIR GARFIELD ST. AUBURN SOBERS, OCC – NATIONAL HERO OF BARBADOS Aged 89, formerly of #16 Walcott’s Avenue, Bayville, St. Michael, entered peacefully into rest on July 17, 2026 at his residence, Highgate Gardens, St. Michael. Beloved son of the late Shermont and Thelma Sobers. Partner of the late Jackie White. Devoted father of Matthew, Daniel and Genevieve Sobers. Adoptive father of Stuart and Trisha White. Cherished grandfather of Tristan, Aidan, Dylan and Gabriel Sobers, Sienna Serville-Sobers, Tianna Hollingsworth and Jalisa Sobers-Franklyn. Adoptive grandfather of Chloe and Arianna White. Brother of Cecil (Saul) Sobers and the late Greta Jarvis, Rita Elise Crane, George and Gerald Sobers. Uncle of David, Kevin, Justin, Emma, Mark and Natisha Sobers, Sonia and Anthony Jarvis, Andrea, John and Sharon Crane (USA). Great-uncle of Erica Osbourne, Lamar Sobers, Antoni Waterman, Nicholas and Anaia Sobers (Barbados), Eboni Ross (Guyana), Sarah, Sydney, Connor, Benjamin, Emma and Maxwell Crane, Daniel and Elizabeth Scrubbla (USA). Cousin of Kenneth Holford, Joan Leslie (Canada), Sandra, David, Peter and Nichola Edwards, the late Patsy, Michael and David Holford and Dorothy (Dolly) Gill. Father-in-law of Aimee Sobers. Brother-in-law of Pauline Sobers, the late Anthony Jarvis Snr., David Crane and […]

JOHN ARTHUR SMALL, of Toronto, Canada and formerly of Westmoreland, St. James and Wellhouse, St. Philip entered into rest on July 3, 2026. Son of late Editha Small-Hinds and John Kellman (Mangrove Plantation). Husband of the late Mary Small née Rogers (Canada). Brother of David Stoute and the late Marjorie Lynton (USA), Marion Irani (Canada), Ethna, Campbell and Leroy Small, Lloyd, Edmund, Irvine Stoute and Sylvia Phillips. Uncle of Jimmy Kellman, Norman Lynton, George, Diana and Nigel Small, Janis Francis and the Late Eddie Irani, Gerald and Julene Small and many others. Great Uncle of Ty, Jasmine, Seth, Crystal, Gerry and Lisa (Canada), Dr Melissa and Kristelle Francis, Ryan and Kyle Edwards, Janelle Powlett, Mario, Alison, Angela and Shernelle Small and many others. Cousin of Elise Wood, the late George Hamble Griffith and Olive Bellamy. Relative of Wood, Griffith, Hinds, Taylor, Stoute, Philips, Small and Rogers families. A graveside service of will be held on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at St. James Cemetery, where relatives and friends are asked to meet at 10:00 a.m. followed by the interment. Flowers may be sent to Lyndhurst Funeral Home no later than 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday.

MARGARET AGATHA CYRUS aged 55 years, late of Broomes Gap, Arthur Seat, St. Thomas. Registered Nurse of the Geriatric Hospital. Daughter of: Margarita Smith and the late Lionel Smith (deceased) Wife of: Glyne Cyrus Mother of: Jemma, Steffon and Eriel Cyrus Grandmother of: Jazmyne Cyrus and Erykah Waldron Sister of: Jennifer Alleyne and Kathy-Ann Boxill Aunt of: Akeem Alleyne, Zaheed Edwards, Zadaria Boxill and Ziyad Birch. Relative of: Boxill, Smith, Cyrus, Shepherd and Springer Families Friend and Colleague of many A service of celebration and thanksgiving will be held on Monday, July 27, 2026 at the Chapel of Coral Ridge Memorial Gardens, where relatives and friends are asked to meet at 2:00 p.m. The cortege will then proceed to Cassia Lawns for the interment. Flowers may be sent to Lyndhurst Funeral Home no later than 11:00 a.m. on Monday. The body of the late Margaret Agatha Cyrus will repose in the Colin Parkinson Memorial Chapel, Lyndhurst Funeral Home on Monday, July 27, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon. The family invites you to view the live streaming of the service, to view please click here

SHERENE LATOYA HEWITT, aged 35, of Allen View, Welchman Hall, St. Thomas, entered into rest on June 26, 2026. Daughter of Norene (Social Empowerment Agency) and Israel Hewitt (Supervisor of Preconco Ltd and member of the Barbados Regiment Reserve Barbados Defense Force). Mother of Sheaylah Burgess (St. Stephen Primary School). Partner of Andre Burgess. Sister of Sean Johnson, Omar Cox, Shakelia Leacock & Rico Hewitt. Granddaughter of Goldine Hewitt and the late Anthony Hewitt, Sylvia Blackman and Ivan Shockness. Aunt of Rashawn and Kirani Johnson and Omarion Cox. Niece of Carolyn Hewitt-Gaskin, Judy and Maureen Johnson, Carolyn Hope, Sonia McClean (USA), Andrea Greenidge-Nicholls. Cousin of Sheena, Damien, Denise, Patrick, Richard, Norika, Jamar, Katrina, Channel, Sade-Mariah, Justin, Jamell, Tamara, Laurell, Shaneal, Alana, Amaya, Arielle, Ateri, Margaret, Wilbert, Jefferson, Rudie, Annosia, Virginia, Shelley, Glen, Keisha, Theophilus, Andrea, and the late Morleen and Donna Holder and many others. Relative of the Hewitt, Johnson, Goddard, Lovell, Campbell, Boyce, Eversley, Mayers, Connell and Harding families. Friend of Dr. Simon Wicht, Ingrid Morris, Maria Mason, Ineka, Rosemary, Janelle, Julia, Lovette, Shamara, Nikita, Sanisha, Lisa B, Shaneisha, Sonia, Tonya, Pauline, Ann, Debra, Trishtan, Gary, Dolphin Swim Club, The members of AWOL Events and the BRC Netballers and […]