Obituaries

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 […]

ROGER MAC GREGORY WALKER, affectionately known as ‘Stews’ or ‘66’ of Lot 82, Apt 2, Warrens Park South, St. Michael, formerly of Hoytes Terrace, St. James and Kew Road, Tudor Bridge, St. Michael entered into rest on July 9, 2026. Son of the late Ethna Walker and Reginald Marshall. Father of Alveta Walker-Lythcott and Rhea Walker. Grandfather of Aaiden Lythcott. Brother of Debra Scott, Jeannette Knight and Dorrie Cheston (USA), Andrea Walker (CIBC), Cerelene, Pearson and Curtis Walker (deceased) Uncle of Wayne Scott, Gail-Ann, Lisa, Kirk, Vanessa, Rasheda, Reshana, Dwayne, Dwight Walker, Crystal Cheston, Adrian and Tyrese Knight and many others. Great-uncle of many. Nephew of Rev. Waveney Sobers, Gladwin Browne, Andrew and Denise Scantlebury, Eris Ramsay, the late Beavle Scantlebury and Esther ‘Rita’ Ramsay and 10 others. Cousin of many. Father-in-law of Antonio Lythcott. Brother-in-law of Frank Cheston and Donovan Knight. Godfather of Merton McCarthy Jr. and three others. Relative of Walker, Scantlebury, Ramsay, Cumberbatch, Griffith, Marshall and Worrell families. Friend of Phillip Garner and many others. A service of celebration and thanksgiving will be held on Friday, July 24, 2026 at the chapel of Mount Pleasant Memorial Gardens, where relatives and friends are asked to meet at 2:00 […]

VALRITA EUNICEY APPLEWHITE aged 83, late of New Dawn Nursing Home, St John, formerly of Crystal Heights, St James and High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire (UK), retired neo-natal nurse at Wycombe General Hospital (UK), entered into rest on June 29, 2026. Former member of Crystal Heights Homeowners’ Association and Neighbourhood Watch, BAMSAC and British Women’s Club. Widow of Eustace A. Applewhite. Mother of Sonia Deane, Surleen and Sandeen Clarke, Alison Applewhite and Adrian Applewhite (UK). Grandmother of Nicholas Deane and Kristen Deane (USA), Nathan Massiah and Regine Massiah (Canada) and Kacey Applewhite (UK). Great-grandmother of Ashten Deane (USA). Mother-in-law of Julia Applewhite (UK). Aunt of Shirley Brathwaite, Olivia Birch, Paul Collymore, Jasmine and Glenrick Brathwaite (USA), Patrice and Carmen Brathwaite (UK). Great-aunt of Peter Brathwaite, Kerri and Katrina Birch, Jason Brathwaite (USA), Nellon and Fayth Collymore. Great great-aunt of Sazia Best. Cousin of Lorna Allman (USA) and many others. Relative of the Alleyne, Brathwaite and Franklyn families. A service of celebration and thanksgiving will be held on Friday, July 24, 2026 at Coral Ridge Memorial Gardens, where relatives and friends are asked to meet at 10:00 a.m. Mourning colours are optional. Flowers may be sent to Lyndhurst Funeral Home no later than […]

Sunrise: September 5th, 1948 Sunset: June 20th, 2026 HENDERSON RUDOLPH ALLEYNE J.P affectionately known as “Hendy”, aged 77, of 161 7th Avenue, West Terrance Gardens, St. James and formerly of Daniel’s Land, St. George entered into rest on June 20, 2026. Retired Supervisor of Massy Supercenter Warrens. Devoted member of the Saint Mary’s Anglican Church Men’s Fellowship. Beloved son of the late Marjorie Alleyne and Joseph Folkes. Widower of Philomena Alleyne. Stepfather of Stacia and Lisa Ward. Adopted father of Attica Charles. Brother of Daphne Hector (U.K) and Corleita Green (U.S.A), and the late Beryl Rock (UK). Uncle of Denny, Beverley and David Alleyne (all of B’dos), Joyann Green (USA), Steve Alleyne, Margaret Thompson nee Alleyne, Gary, Larry and Leslie Hector and Trevor Rock (all of the U.K). Great-uncle of Meisha, Nicola, Akeem, Ashon, Dayna and Andre (all of B’dos), Rachel, Duane, Adrian, Carlene and many others in the UK. Cousin of Keith and Dr. Clement Alleyne, Joan Green and many others. Relative of the Alleyne, Eversley, Daniel and Bracey families. Friend of the St. Mary’s Anglican, Christ The King Anglican and Holetown Methodist Church congregations, Staff of Massy Supercenters, George Holder, Celestine Gittens, Judy Thomas, Phyllis Babb, Cheryl Licorish, […]

VIVIAN ARTHUR MAYNARD aged 76 years, late of #31 Castle Heights, St Philip. Retired Mechanical Store Manager of the Engineering Department of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital. Son of the late Audrey Maynard and Clarence Carrington. Husband of Grace Maynard (née Codrington) Father of Shawn Clarke (Rubis West Indies Ltd) and Jason Maynard (Game Xpress). Grandfather of Angelique and Jelani Clarke and Jayda Maynard. Brother of Rudy Maynard, Jennifer Belgrave and the late Murrell Holloway and Pasty Glasgow (USA). Son-in-law of Celestine and the late Keith Codrington. Father-in-law Jennifer Clarke. Brother-in-law June Fowler (Robert), Rosalind Cutting, Michael, Terry, Keith, Mark and the late Ronald Codrington. Uncle of ¬ Deborah and many others. Cousin of many. Godfather of several. Relative of the Maynard, Carrington, Harewood and Lorde families. Friend of Marcia Stewart, Pauline Sargeant, S.B.O.S.A., The Shrewsbury Methodist Church, Luther Whittaker, Ormond Brathwaite, Hainsley Straughn, Gilmore Stuart, Marlese Taylor, Geoffrey, Joyce Carvalho, Juliette Griffith, Castlemar Staff, QEH Staff and several others. Caregivers Rawdon Pope and Anderson Davis. A service of celebration and thanksgiving will be held on Saturday, July 18, 2026 at the Chapel of Coral Ridge Memorial Gardens, where relatives and friends are asked to meet at 10:00 a.m. The cortege […]

CARL O’NEAL PROVERBS, aged 75, of 11 Drax Hall Hope, St. George, entered peacefully into rest on June 6, 2026. Retired contractor. Member of Truth for the Final Generation Adventist congregation. Son of Florence and Belfield Proverbs. Devoted husband of Carmeta Proverbs (deceased). Father of Astrid Proverbs-Remy, Andria Catlyn and Dwight Proverbs. Brother of Samuel Gay (deceased) and Slyvester Johnson nee Proverbs. Stepfather of Linda Catlyn. Father-in-law of Anthony Remy. Grandfather of Mariah and Tashawna Catlyn, Serenity Proverbs and Amiya Prescod. Great-grandfather of Rha’niyah and Kalea Catlyn. Uncle of Monica, Chris (deceased), Charles, Jefferson and Theresa. Resident and friend of the Achazia Retirement Home. A memorial service will be held on Friday July 17, 2026 at Coral Ridge Memorial Gardens, where relatives and friends are asked to meet at 10:00 a.m. The body of the late Carl Proverbs will repose in the Colin Parkinson Memorial Chapel, Lyndhurst Funeral Home on Wednesday July 15, 2026, from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.

Sunrise – November 02, 1952 Sunset – June 9, 2026 BEULAH AVONDA DRAKES, of Lennox Avenue, Goodland, St. Michael. Former Public Officer in the Ministry of Agriculture. Committed attendee and friend of Abundant Life Assembly family. Member of Shiloh Free Hill church family. We love you; you will forever be in our hearts. Daughter of the late Chesterfield Basil Drakes and Clotelle Senora Drakes. Sister of Noel, Ernesta, Pearlie, Collin and Timothy Drakes, Dr. Maureen Drakes, Vernese Brathwaite and the late G. Winston Drakes. Aunt of Neil and Lisa Drakes, Dr. Dave Drakes, Dr. Andre Brathwaite, Dr. Donn Brathwaite, Chris, Brian and Cherise Brathwaite, Jania, Janine, Tenika, Tosh, Stacie and Shakeem Drakes, Shakena Best, Dwaine Williams, Darien and Danielle Welch, nephews and nieces-in-law. Great-aunt of many. Sister-in-law of Premandos, Avril, Euroline, Heather and Margaret Drakes. Cousin of Tennyson and Rolston Headley, Joycelyn Gittens, Oprah Dyall, Jasmine Pinder, Lorie and Trevor Rudder, Vasbert and Joel Drakes, Wavanie Belgrave and the late Vashti Ifill. Relative of the Drakes, O’Neale, Broome, Cumberbatch and Medford families. A thanksgiving service will take place on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at Abundant Life Assembly where relatives and friends are asked to meet at 10:00 a.m. The cortege […]

MARCIA LOUISE LESLIE, aged 71, of Skeetes Road, Bank Hall, St. Michael, entered into rest on May 31, 2026. Mother of Anthony, Charles and Damien Leslie. Grandmother of Aaron and Isaiah Leslie. Daughter of the late Carlton and Inez Leslie. Sister of Colvin Eastmond, William Leslie, Richford Eastmond, Carlton Leslie Jr., Sonia Leslie, Yvette Leslie-Shepherd and the late Maureen Bailey. Mother-in-law of Catherine and Patricia Leslie. Relative of Shari Lewis, Keva Leslie, Jamie Griffith, Kyle Leslie, the Eastmond family and the late Mario Leslie and Celeste Eastmond. Friend of Carolyn Muscle (USA), Veronica Griffith, Gloria Sealy, Laurie Babb, Colvin Boyce, Christopher Davis, Jewel Baker, Hugh Arthur, Keith Seale and the late Anita Soyer. A memorial service of celebration and thanksgiving will be held on Monday July 13, 2026 at the Chapel of Coral Ridge Memorial Gardens, where relatives and friends are asked to meet at 2:00 p.m. No flowers by special request. The family invites you to view the live streaming; to view please click

DR. SHELLY-ANN LATOYA COX, of Welchman Hall, St. Thomas, entered into rest on June 13, 2026. (Chief Fisheries Officer, Founder and CEO of Blue Shell Productions). A beloved mother, daughter, sister, family member, friend, colleague, and cherished member of her community. Her life was one of service, strength, and remarkable impact. Whether through her professional contributions, her friendships, or the love she shared with her family, she will be remembered for her caring spirit, generous heart, and unwavering presence. Mother of Shae Ocean Cox. Daughter of Marvon and Faith Cox. Sister of Shellisa Cox. Granddaughter of Elsa Spencer. Niece of Ruth, Oldith, Muriel, Judy, Cynthia, June, Carol, Sue, Gary, Jean, Kimberley. Great-niece of Lucille and Perry. Cousin of Selina, Sanchea, Wayne, Rico, Demar, Lisa, Gina, Nicholas, Brian, Joan, Tiffany, Christina, Jason, Bradley, Sharon, Terry, Krystle, David, Antonio, Yanique,Christopher, Iyesha, Gabrielle, Jalesa, Donna, Wayney, Ernesta, Carlos and many others. Relative of the Clarke, Harewood, Cox, and Howell families. Friend of Johnathan, Jason, Damien, Corey, Nikola, Khyle, Josanne, Tracy, Judith, Jenelle, Marsha, Melissa, Veta, Prescott, Crystal, Tara, Frank, Celita, Caelab, Hazeland too many others to mention. Specially remembered by friends, colleagues, and associates from across the world, especially those in Trinidad, and […]

TYRONE RICARDO JONES, aged 68, passed away on June 13, 2026. A proud resident of Fitts Village, St. James. Beloved son of the late Alfonsa Shepherd and Loretta Jones. Beloved father of Jamaal Ricardo Prescod. Brother of Monica Taitt, Annette, Karen, Sophia and Sheri Jones, along with the entire Jones family. Proud and loving uncle to Sergio Jones, Akeem Jones and six others. Relative of Carlyle, Sandra, Toney and Jason Shepherd, Janine Morris (all of the United Kingdom) and Stephen Shepherd of Barbados. Tyrone’s friendship touched the lives of many and will be fondly remembered by Juliette and Tonia Prescod, Algernon Ward, the Griffith and Jordan families and the entire Fitts Village community. His legacy of love and friendship will forever remain in the hearts of all who knew him. May his soul rest in eternal peace. A service of celebration will be held on Monday July 13, 2026 at Mount Pleasant Memorial Gardens, 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 Monday.

RUDOLPH CARLISLE GRANT also known as Rudy G or Family Guy, aged 65, of Green Park Lane, Baxter’s Road, St. Michael, entered into rest on March 27, 2026. Son of the late Randolph and Doris Haynes. Brother of Desmond, Clive and Shernell Grant, Elvis Haynes and the late Michael Grant. Uncle of Keith, Damon, Shanika and Ariel Grant, Tamisha Bryan, Jade Allamby, Joyann Cobham, Shakila Beckles, Jabarri Haynes, Keisha, Kerry and Felicia Jones and many others. Great-uncle of Shiloh, Shatori, Shakayla, Hannah, Ava, Kenaz and Kenera Grant and many more. Nephew of Eileen and Nola Haynes. Cousin of Ladonna, Roslyn, Victor and Stephen Grant, Renna, Tyrek Elliott and Aaliyah Best. Relative of the Grant, Haynes, Wharton, Forde, Hall and McClean families. Friend of Don, Passion, Pedro, Ricky, Cherry-Ann, Annette, Gill and many more. A service of celebration and thanksgiving will be held on Friday, July 10, 2026 at Chapman Street Church of God, Bridgetown, St. Michael where relatives and friends are asked to meet at 2:00 p.m. Followed by a private cremation. The body of the late Rudolph Grant will repose in the Colin Parkinson Memorial Chapel, Lyndhurst Funeral Home on Thursday, July 9, 2026, from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. […]

STEPHEN CARLISLE ARCHER, also known as “Steve”, “Archer” or “Ironside”, aged 66, of Holder’s Land, Brandons, St. Michael and formerly of #134 Denton Road, Grazettes, St. Michael, entered into eternal rest on June 3, 2026. Retired employee of ADM Barbados Flour Mills Ltd. Son of the late Courtenay and Orlee Archer. Father of Andrea Burgess. Father figure to Clairmonte Trotman. Grandfather of RasDashan, Malika, Zahra and Amani Burgess. Great-grandfather of 2. Brother of Charles Clarke (USA), Albertina and Rudy Archer, Idelle Watson (USA), Paulette, Trevor, Maxine (USA) and Beverley Alleyne. Uncle of Jaden Archer, Adrian, Ian (USA), Kim and Andre Clarke, Richard Alleyne, Mark Watson, June, Janice, Glyne and Peter Maycock (USA), Shawn Austin and Donna Austin-Layne. Cousin of Sharon Murrell and many others. Father-in-law of Neil Burgess. Brother-in-law of Angela Clarke (USA) and Cynthia Alleyne. Relative of the Archer family (Arthur Seat, St. Thomas), Murrell and Alleyne families. Friend of Valerie Griffith and Rosalind Springer (USA), Natalie Hunte-Carter, Merline Lord, Daniel King, Michael and Vivian Green, Deborah, Charles, Edward, Tony, and the Brandons Community. A service of celebration will be held on Tuesday July 7, 2026 at Our Lady Queen of the Universe Catholic Church, Black Rock, St. Michael […]