gone so soon

We announce the passing of Kernan McLuster on Wednesday, August 19, 2015, he was 57 years old.
He is survived by his two children, Kernan McLuster Jr., and Tanya Marquez; granddaughter, Aralyn; four sisters, Alexis Holdman, Tracy Elazier (Kenneth), Rory McLuster (Marcus), and Karen Barros (Steven) along with other friends and family too numerous to mention.
A small celebration of his life will be held at Coconuts Bar and Grill, St. Thomas, on Friday, August 28, 2015, at 1 p.m.
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Marion Jennings
Family and friends are advised of the passing of Marion Jennings, who passed away on August 19, 2015.
There will be a viewing on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2015, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Turnbull's Funeral Home. A second viewing will be held at Wesley Methodist Church from 9 to 10 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015. Funeral Service will follow at 10 a.m. Interment will follow the service at Eastern Cemetery, Smith Bay.
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Charles Henrique Amphlett McAlpin
Charles Henrique Amphlett McAlpin, 73, also known as Tony, Mac, or Big Mac, passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2015, at HIMA Hospital in Caguas, Puerto Rico.
He was preceded in death by Henrique A. McAlpin (father), Adina Ellis McAlpin (mother), Claire I. McAlpin (sister), and Lloyd M. McAlpin (brother).
He is survived by his wife, Mariel George-McAlpin; daughters, Doris P. McAlpin, Renee McAlpin-Petersen, and Carmen McAlpin-Clarke; son, Henrique A. McAlpin; grandchildren, Marcus A. Petersen, Malik A. Petersen and Gyasi O. Clarke; sisters, Magdalen McAlpin, Yvonne McAlpin-Fleming, Luetta McAlpin-Simmonds, Jeanette-McAlpin-Felix and Elise McAlpin; nieces, LaVerne T. Simmonds, Daynelle M. Simmonds, Jada McAlpin, Donna Felix-Miller, Debra Felix-Abel, and Doretta Sockwell; Nephews: Gary A. Molloy, Melvin A. George, Gustave G. Simmonds, Cory McAlpin, Pedro "Saba" Felix, Mark "Carew" Felix, Orlando "Lopes" Felix, Dennis Walcott, Ray Andrews and Ronnie Wiggins; great-nieces, Myesha Felix, Alaysia George, Shanae Royal, Afiyah Felix-Goodwin, Carissa Felix, Zelema Felix, Carina Felix, Camellia Felix, Chenise Felix, Shereem Felix, Hannah Felix, Rahkiyah Felix, Caylah Felix, Nereeyah Felix, and Chmeerah Felix; great-nephews, Dante Molloy, Tariq Molloy, Kimoy George, Herman Marcus, Lamar Simmonds, Walleem Felix, and Ephraim Felix; Son-In-Law: Elroy M. Clarke; sisters-in-law, Ferne McAlpin, Marjorie George and Estelleen Andrews; brothers-in-law: Gilbert Fleming and Orville Edney; nieces-in-law, Crista-Ann Molloy, Wanda Felix and Desiree Bennett-Felix; cousins, Florine Osborne, Rita Jackson, Elleanor Phillips, Lorraine Nibbs, Winston Phillips, Patrick Phillips, Janet Brow, Rosemarie Gonzalez, Roy Thomas, Clemence Christian, Alphonso Christian, Bernard Christian, Augustin Christian, Peter Christian, Phillips family, Jackson family, Thomas family, Christian family, Osborne family and Huntt family; special friend,: Mr. and Mrs. Felix Llanos/Family, Mr. and Mrs. Luis Llanos/family, Ingancio Llanos, Sr./Irene Canegata, Mr. and Mrs. Galdwin D. Johnson (Sox), Angeline Williams, Walton Macedon, Juliette James, former Delegate to Congress Donna M. Christiansen, Mr. and Mrs. Allan Brady Sr. family, Moorehead family, Luis "Negro" Encarnacion family, Mr. and Mrs. Howard O'Neal Family, Carlos "Callito" Encarnacion, Otto James, Calvin Perkins, Mr. & Mrs. Delano King family, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Howard family, Mr. and Mrs. Mario"Piggy" Turnbull family, Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Dyer family, Larry Jacobs, Linda Bough Family, Eulalie Pedersen Family, George "Kidd" Harley, Elroy"Mitch" Yarwood, Axeline Plaskett Family, Jose Encarnacion, Luis "Bullfoot" Encarnacion, Justino "Puco" Sanchez, Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Evans family, Mr. and Mrs. Gerard Evans family, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Evans Family, Mr. and Mrs.Julio Rijos family, Diane Tutien Family, Dianna Southwell family, Yulette George, Laverne Bailey, Ettienne Derricks, Melendez Family, Dr. Charles Perez, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Benjamin, St. Mary's Class of 1960, Retirees' Group, Stanley and the Ten Sleepless Knights, Christiansted Federal Credit Union and the Donna Christensen and Basil Ottley 2014 Campaign Committee.
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Marion Jennings
Family and Friends are advised of the passing of Marion Jennings who passed away on Aug. 19, 2015.
The first viewing will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Sept. 2 at Turnbull's Funeral Home.
A second viewing will be held from 9 to 10 a.m. Sept. 3 at Wesley Methodist Church with the funeral service following at 10 a.m.
Interment will follow the service at Eastern Cemetery in Smith Bay.
She is survived by her husband, William Isaac Jennings; three daughters, Mariel Hedrington, Muriel Diaz and Monica James; two sons, Justin and Sustin Robinson; three stepsons, Ruford, Francisco and Dion Jennings; three stepdaughters, Heidy Woodley and Sandra Pickering; nine grand children; 13 great-grandchildren; one sister, Essolita Fleming; and a host of families and friends too numerous much to mention.
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Albertha Rebecca Oliver Francis
Funeral services will be held Saturday for Albertha Rebecca Oliver Francis, former Director of Personel of the Foster Grandparents Program, of Bordeaux, St. Thomas, who died Aug. 18, 2015.
She was born on March 14, 1936, and is from Cork Hill Village, Monteserrat, W.I.
The wake/first viewing will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Turnbull's Funeral Home.
The final viewing will be held from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Thomas Assembly of God Church in Contant, with the services following.
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Cecile A. Questel Sibilly
We announce the passing of Cecile A. Questel Sibilly of Estate Hull, who died at the age 90 at her residence.
She is survived by her sister, Clementine Bryan; children, Laura Bryan, Clara Bryan, Albert Sibilly; sons-in-law, Francis Bryan, James Overcast; daughter-in-law: Julia Sibilly; sisters-in-law, Lilly Quetel, Noreen Quetel, Vera Quetel; grandchildren, Glenn Bryan, Kelvin Bryan, Tesha Ward, Marvin and Ashley Bryan, Elisa Lacatena, Juarez Morgan, Jessica Mora-Cruz, Nicole and Lynn Sibilly; great-grandchildren, Mason, Casandra and Rachael Bryan, Kelvin Emile Bryan II, Christopher Ward, Kimberly Ward Paschal , Fernando, Jasmine and Tori Bryan, Nicholas, Caleb and Victoria Morgan, Jose Jr. Mora-Cruz, Jayla Mora-Cruz, Elijah Deon Bailey, Jacob Allan Hoffmann, Ariel Emile Turnbull, Kasey Ann Sibilly and Deanna Henry; and many other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.
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Charles Emile Lang
Charles Emile Lang, also known as Charlie, died on Friday, August 14, 2015. He was 56 years old.
He was preceded in death by his father, Andrew Ludwig Lang Sr., and brothers, Andrew Lang, Jr., Herman Lang, and Leon Lang, Sr.
He is survived by his Mother: Maria Lang; Sisters: Joan Pedersen, Irene Lang, Yvonne Lombardie, Gloria Lang-Escobar, Melba Lang, Alice Wise, Florine David, Merline Lang and Eugenie Graham; Brother: Albert Lang; Aunts: Lyria Gordon, Laverne Fredericksen, Yvonne Francis, Marjorie Hurtault, and Clarice Rasberry; Uncles: Alvin Fredericksen, Owen Fredericksen; Nieces: Francine, Arlene, Margaret, Joy, Jill, Judith, Lisa, Linda, Alexandra, Madeline, Michelle, Lani, Mekala, Shalante, Aaliyah, Mikala, Roberta, Althea, Xamara, Chloi, Raydiance, Irismar, Denitre, Trenisha, Trenelle; Nephews: Nils, Jorgen, Pedro, Adelbert, Lorenzo, Damian, Waleed, Khaleed, Andie, Joshan, Che, Aaron, Octave, Jumel, Charles, Trevor, Milton, and Andrew; Sisters-in-law: Mavis Lang & Phillipa Lang; Brothers-in-law: Luis Escobar, Marsvyn David; Cousins and Special Friends: Leona Schuster, Gladys Rissing, Rex Schuster, Sharon Powell, Dolorita Gookool, Aquita Williams, Bertha Swan, Cecilia Simmons, James Nesbitt, and Sheryl Rosado; Other family and friends: Fredericksen, Cornelius, Branch, Gordon, Sealey, Schuster, Encarnacion, Rohlsen, Singh, and many others.
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Albertha Francis
A celebration of life is planned for Mrs. Albertha Rebecca Oliver Francis.
The wake/first viewing will be at Turnbull's Funeral Home on Friday, August 28, 2015, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
The last viewing is at St. Thomas Assembly of God Church on Saturday, August 29, 2015, from 9 a.m. to10 a.m. with services following.
Mrs. Albertha Rebecca Oliver Francis, former director of Personel of the Foster Grandparents Program, is originally from Cork Hill Village , Montserrat, W.I. She lived in Bordeaux, St. Thomas; she was born March 14, 1936, and died August 18.
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Helen G. Burke
Family and friends are advised of the passing of Helen G. Burke, who went to heaven on August 14, 2015.
Funeral services will be on Thursday, August 27, 2015, with a viewing from 9:00-10:00 a.m. at Holy Family Church. Her home-going service will be at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at the Eastern Cemetery.
She is survived by Daughters: Milagro Burke, Carol Molyneaux, Clara Romney,
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Charles Henrique Amphlett McAlpin
Charles Henrique Amphlett McAlpin, 73, also known as Tony, Mac, or Big Mac, passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2015, at HIMA Hospital in Caguas, Puerto Rico.
He was preceded in death by Henrique A. McAlpin (father), Adina Ellis McAlpin (mother), Claire I. McAlpin (sister), and Lloyd M. McAlpin (brother).
He is survived by his Wife: Mariel George-McAlpin; Daughters: Doris P. McAlpin, Renee McAlpin-Petersen, and Carmen McAlpin-Clarke; Son: Henrique A. McAlpin; Grandchildren: Marcus A. Petersen, Malik A. Petersen and Gyasi O. Clarke; Sisters: Magdalen McAlpin, Yvonne McAlpin-Fleming, Luetta McAlpin-Simmonds, Jeanette-McAlpin-Felix and Elise McAlpin; Nieces: LaVerne T. Simmonds, Daynelle M. Simmonds, Jada McAlpin, Donna Felix-Miller, Debra Felix-Abel, and Doretta Sockwell; Nephews: Gary A. Molloy, Melvin A. George, Gustave G. Simmonds, Cory McAlpin, Pedro "Saba" Felix, Mark "Carew" Felix, Orlando "Lopes" Felix, Dennis Walcott, Ray Andrews, and Ronnie Wiggins; Great-nieces: Myesha Felix, Alaysia George, Shanae Royal, Afiyah Felix-Goodwin, Carissa Felix, Zelema Felix, Carina Felix, Camellia Felix, Chenise Felix, Shereem Felix, Hannah Felix, Rahkiyah Felix, Caylah Felix, Nereeyah Felix, and Chmeerah Felix; Great Nephews: Dante Molloy, Tariq Molloy, Kimoy George, Herman Marcus, Lamar Simmonds, Walleem Felix, and Ephraim Felix; Son-In-Law: Elroy M. Clarke; Sisters-In-Law: Ferne McAlpin, Marjorie George, and Estelleen Andrews; Brothers-In-Law: Gilbert Fleming and Orville Edney Nieces-In-Law: Crista-Ann Molloy, Wanda Felix and Desiree Bennett-Felix; Cousins: Florine Osborne, Rita Jackson, Elleanor Phillips, Lorraine Nibbs, Winston Phillips, Patrick Phillips, Janet Brow, Rosemarie Gonzalez, Roy Thomas, Clemence Christian, Alphonso Christian, Bernard Christian, Augustin Christian, Peter Christian, Phillips Family, Jackson Family, Thomas Family, Christian Family, Osborne Family and Huntt Family; Special Friends: Mr. & Mrs. Felix Llanos/Family, Mr. & Mrs. Luis Llanos/Family, Ingancio Llanos, Sr./Irene Canegata, Mr. & Mrs. Galdwin D. Johnson (Sox), Angeline Williams, Walton Macedon, Juliette James, former Delegate to Congress Donna M. Christiansen, Mr. & Mrs. Allan Brady, Sr. Family, Moorehead Family, Luis "Negro" Encarnacion Family, Mr. & Mrs. Howard O'Neal Family, Carlos "Callito" Encarnacion, Otto James, Calvin Perkins, Mr. & Mrs. Delano King Family, Mr. & Mrs. Leslie Howard Family, Mr. & Mrs. Mario"Piggy" Turnbull Family, Mr. & Mrs. Lowell Dyer Family, Larry Jacobs, Linda Bough Family, Eulalie Pedersen Family, George "Kidd" Harley, Elroy"Mitch" Yarwood, Axeline Plaskett Family, Jose Encarnacion, Luis "Bullfoot" Encarnacion, Justino "Puco" Sanchez, Mr. & Mrs. Malcolm Evans Family, Mr. & Mrs. Gerard Evans Family, Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Evans Family, Mr. & Mrs.Julio Rijos Family, Diane Tutien Family, Dianna Southwell Family, Yulette George, Laverne Bailey, Ettienne Derricks, Melendez Family, Dr. Charles Perez, Mr. & Mrs. Cecil Benjamin, St. Mary's Class of 1960, Retirees' Group, Stanley and the Ten Sleepless Knights, Christiansted Federal Credit Union, Donna Christensen and Basil Ottley 2014 Campaign Committee, and the Virgin Islands funeral service will take place on Thursday, August 27, 2015, at Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church.
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Charles Emile Lang
Charles Emile Lang, also known as Charlie, died on Friday, August 14, 2015. He was 56 years old.
He was preceded in death by his father, Andrew Ludwig Lang Sr., and brothers, Andrew Lang, Jr., Herman Lang, and Leon Lang, Sr.
He is survived by his Mother: Maria Lang; Sisters: Joan Pedersen, Irene Lang, Yvonne Lombardie, Gloria Lang-Escobar, Melba Lang, Alice Wise, Florine David, Merline Lang and Eugenie Graham; Brother: Albert Lang; Aunts: Lyria Gordon, Laverne Fredericksen, Yvonne Francis, Marjorie Hurtault, and Clarice Rasberry; Uncles: Alvin Fredericksen, Owen Fredericksen; Nieces: Francine, Arlene, Margaret, Joy, Jill, Judith, Lisa, Linda, Alexandra, Madeline, Michelle, Lani, Mekala, Shalante, Aaliyah, Mikala, Roberta, Althea, Xamara, Chloi, Raydiance, Irismar, Denitre, Trenisha, Trenelle; Nephews: Nils, Jorgen, Pedro, Adelbert, Lorenzo, Damian, Waleed, Khaleed, Andie, Joshan, Che, Aaron, Octave, Jumel, Charles, Trevor, Milton, and Andrew; Sisters-in-law: Mavis Lang & Phillipa Lang; Brothers-in-law: Luis Escobar, Marsvyn David; Cousins and Special Friends: Leona Schuster, Gladys Rissing, Rex Schuster, Sharon Powell, Dolorita Gookool, Aquita Williams, Bertha Swan, Cecilia Simmons, James Nesbitt, and Sheryl Rosado; Other family and friends: Fredericksen, Cornelius, Branch, Gordon, Sealey, Schuster, Encarnacion, Rohlsen, Singh, and many others.
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Julius Thomas Jessup
Julius Thomas Jessup died on August 11, 2015, while preparing to begin his first year of studies toward a PhD. in transportation planning at Rutgers University.
He is survived by his Mother: Linda Thomas; Aunts: Brenda Canton, Cheryl Meyers, Janice Hodge, Louise Callwood, Jacqueline Thomas; Great- Aunt: Elvera Dennery; Uncles: Lamont H. Thomas, Ervin Thomas; Special Uncle: Alston Canton; Great-Uncle: Charles Thomas; Cousins: Kara Canton, Ishmael Meyers Jr., Matthew Meyers, Kim Schundelmier, Micheala Schundelmier, Mayah Schundelmier, Milana Schundelmier, Kay Jones, Joshua Jones, Kala Jones, Lamont H. Thomas Jr., Aaron A. Thomas, Dwayne A. Thomas, Michael A. Thomas, Toren A. Thomas; Many other dear friends and relatives.
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Helen G. Burke
Family and friends are advised of the passing of Helen G. Burke, who went to heaven on August 14, 2015.
Funeral services will be on Thursday, August 27, 2015, with a viewing from 9:00-10:00 a.m. at Holy Family Church. Her home-going service will be at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at the Eastern Cemetery.
She is survived by Daughters: Milagro Burke, Carol Molyneaux, Clara Romney,
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Charles Henrique Amphlett McAlpin
Charles Henrique Amphlett McAlpin, 73, also known as Tony, Mac, or Big Mac, passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2015, at
HIMA Hospital in Caguas, Puerto Rico.
He was preceded in death by Henrique A. McAlpin (father), Adina Ellis McAlpin (mother), Claire I. McAlpin (sister), and Lloyd M. McAlpin (brother).
He is survived by his wife, Mariel George-McAlpin; daughters, Doris P. McAlpin, Renee McAlpin-Petersen, and Carmen McAlpin-Clarke; son, Henrique A. McAlpin; grandchildren, Marcus A. Petersen, Malik A. Petersen and Gyasi O. Clarke; sisters, Magdalen McAlpin,
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Lassington Jackson
With deep regret we announce the passing of Lassington "Jacko" Jackson, who passed away on August 15, 2015.
Funeral services will start with a viewing on Thursday, August 27, 2015, at Turnbull's Funeral Home from 5 to 7 p.m. and his second viewing will be held at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church on August 28, 2015, from 9 to 10 a.m. The funeral service will follow at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at Western Cemetery No. 2.
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Mary Elizabeth Griffith
We announce the passing of Mary Elizabeth Griffith, better known as Esbey, who died August 8, 2015, at the age of 74 at Schneider Regional Medical Center on St. Thomas.
She served the U.S. Virgin Islands and British Virgin Islands communities with her expertise in banking and her musical skills.
The first viewing is from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Celestial Chapel at Hurley Funeral Home.
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Agatha Gertrude Edwards
The family of Agatha Gertrude Edwards, 72, of Estate Work and Rest, regrets to announce that the wonderful wife and mother passed away on August 9, 2015.
She was preceded in death by her father, Harold Edwards; mother, Dorothy Edwards; brother, Aubrey Edwards and sister, Mary Campbell.
She is survived by her spouse, Oliver A. Edwards; daughter, Jennifer M. A. Matarangas-King; grandchild, Alexis D. Matarangas-King; son-in-law, Attorney Daniel J. Matarangas-King; sisters, Sarah George, Venetta Layne and Agnes Lyken; nieces, Ingrid Smith, Pearlette Mourning, Tara Edwards, Latisha Ybe Hadknot, Kimbrea Edwards, Keisha Layne, Kelly Layne, Norma Brown, Greta Lyken and Gertrude Lyken; nephews, Kevin George, Vincent Gumbs, Michael Christopher, Marlon Christopher; Davion Edwards; Philip Layne, Jason Layne, Herman Lyken and Amos Lyken; brothers-in-law, Carl Layne and Clifford Lyken; godchildren, Ira Hewlett Jr., Latoya Browne, Jayar Greenidge, Sean Greenidge, Dedra Wyre, Heston Walters, VJay Walters and more that are too numerous to mention; special family friends, Kathleen King, Jean Chapman, the Powell family, the King family, the Matarangas family, the Greenidge family, the Hewlett family, the Browne family, the Liburd family, the Taylor family, the Myers family, the Francis family, the Walters family, the Jacksons, Marjorie Pierre and Derrick Cambridge; other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.
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Doris Smalls
With deep regret we announce the passing of Doris Smalls. She went on to heaven on August 5, 2015.
Funeral service will be held on Wednesday at City 7th-day Adventist Church at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at the family plot at Raimer Cemetery in Rosendal.
There will be viewings on Tuesday at Turnbull's Funeral Home from 5-7 p.m. and before the service Wednesday from 9 to 10 a.m.
She is survived by her husband; Dudley E. Smalls Jr.; children, Shirley Maxine-Hernandez, Dudley E. Smalls III, Jeanine H. Brady, Cherilyn M. Smalls; siblings, Rachel C. Raimer-Thomas, Alfred V. Raimer and Roy C. Raimer; and a host of cousins, nieces and nephews too numerous to mention.
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Tilford Meyers
Services will be held Wednesday for Tilford Meyers, also known as "Diddy," who died on Aug. 3, 2015, at the age of 72 at Schneider Regional Medical Center on St. Thomas.
The viewing will be from 9 to 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Celestial Chapel at Hurley Funeral Home with the service at 10 a.m.
He will be cremated.
He is survived by his sons, Noel Meyers and Ishmael Meyers; son-in-law, Urbane O Chinnery; daughters, Jennifer Gumbs-Chinnery and Berenice Clyne; grandsons, Austin Potter Asinia Potter, Michael Charles, Noel Meyers Jr. and Jevon Smith; granddaughter, J'Naya Chinnery; sisters, Adina Potter, Cynthia Brannigan, Elmita Benjamin and Alice Potter; brothers, Gafford Potter, Ruford Potter, Carlwill Potter, Louis Potter, Radford Potter, Simon Potter and Roy Potter; nieces, Jennifer Questelles, Avaline Potter, Layla Jones , Melissa Potter, Cjristilyn Benjamin, Chandra Benjamin, Cisne Benjamin, Adell Potter, Diehdra Potter , Cora George and Hyseria Potter; nephews, Wesley Potter, Kelmore Potter, Alexton Potter, Jason Potter, Collin Potter , Felix Brannigan, Fabien Brannigan, Calee Benjamin, Shakeem Potter and Avery Potter; special cousins, Francine Powell, Lynette Fahie, Leroy Meyers and Mariaah Jacobs; special friends, Zida Dowe, Nathalie Collier, Oliver Connor, Jen Pickering and Melvin Samuel; special goddaughter, Bodicea Powell-Gordon; and many other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.
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John Lawrence Donald
With deep regret the family announces the passing of John Lawrence Donald, also known as J.D. Born Aug. 23, 1976 in Augusta, Ga. He went on to heaven on August 7, 2015. The funeral service for John Donald will be held on Monday August 24, 2015 at 11 am; at St. Benedict Catholic Church in Mount Pleasant, SC.
He is survived by his loving companion, Scarlett Kurban; daughter Zara Stone Donald; mother, Diane Biernesser Donald; father, Larry Donald; sisters, Laura Donald Ralston and Leah Donald Marett; nephews, Zack Fowler, Garret Ralston, Nick Fowler and Xan (Alexander) Marett.
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Aldine F. Webson-Brown
It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Mrs. Aldine F. Webson-Brown of Freetown Village, Antigua - last resided in St. Thomas, USVI - who passed away on August 9, 2015, at the age of 68, in Atlanta.
The Thanksgiving service for the life of Aldine F. Webson-Brown will take place on Saturday, August 22, 2015, in Stone Mountain, Ga.
Aldine is survived by her husband, Calvin "Charlie" Brown; children, Winston Joseph-Webson, Desmore Joseph, Sandy Joseph and Caldine "Kissie" Brown; stepchildren, Althea Brown, Lorraine Isaac and Edwin Brown; four grandchildren; one great-grandson; sisters, the late Yvonne Wyre, Emily Joseph, Veronica Edna Webson, and Pamella Thomas-Andrew; brothers, Campbell Wyre, Lazman Webson and the Honorable Excellent Ambassador Dr. Walton Aubrey Webson, ambassador of Antigua & Barbuda to the United Nations; nieces, nephews, many other family and friends too numerous to mention.
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Aldine F. Webson-Brown
It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Mrs. Aldine F. Webson-Brown of Freetown Village, Antigua - last resided in St. Thomas, USVI - who passed away on August 9, 2015, at the age of 68, in Atlanta, Ga.
The Thanksgiving service for the life of Aldine F. Webson-Brown will take place on Saturday, August 22, 2015, in Stone Mountain, Ga.
Aldine is survived by her husband, Calvin "Charlie" Brown; children, Winston Joseph-Webson, Desmore Joseph, Sandy Joseph and Caldine "Kissie" Brown; stepchildren, Althea Brown, Lorraine Isaac and Edwin Brown; four grandchildren; one great-grandson; sisters, the late Yvonne Wyre, Emily Joseph, Veronica Edna Webson, and Pamella Thomas-Andrew; brothers, Campbell Wyre, Lazman Webson and the Honorable Excellent Ambassador Dr. Walton Aubrey Webson, ambassador of Antigua & Barbuda to the United Nations; nieces, nephews, many other family and friends too numerous to mention.
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Melville Stapleton
With deep regret we announce the passing of Melville "Mello" Stapleton, who died on August 7, 2015.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. at First Wesleyan Holiness Church in Contant. He will have two viewings before this service. The first will be held at Turnbull's Funeral Home today from 5 to 7 p.m. and the second will be on Saturday at First Wesleyan Church in Contant from 9 to 10 a.m. Interment will follow after the service at the Eastern Cemetery.
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Rupert Rukeem Lewis
We announce the passing of Rupert Rukeem Lewis, better known as Putt, who died on July 31, 2015, at the age of 21 in Florida.
He is survived by his mother, Shekima S. Smith; father, Rupert A. Lewis Jr.; stepfather, Romell Todman; grandmother, Sonia Frett-Colbourne; grandfathers, Lesmore Smith Sr., Orville Colbourne Sr.; brothers, De'Lani Henry, Dion Lewis; sisters, Rukiya Lewis, Denesha Henry, Ro'Myah Todman; adopted sister, Khaliaha Milligan; aunts, Simra, Shamika, Le'Tishma and Le'Cheea Smith, Schenkwa Colbourne and Christina Colbourne-Miller, Sylvia Matthews, Aleveth Hunt; adopted aunts, Gloria Lambert, Faye and Terry Liburd, Kimberly West; uncles, Lesmore Smith Jr., Dennis Randolph Jr., Raymond Jacobs, Eugene Alcendor, Orville Colbourne Jr., Royce and Dion Colbourne; great-aunts, Linda Smith, Debra, Helen and Alda Frett, Arlene Sutton, Patricia Buchanan, Gladys Wilkinson, Yvonne Miller, Shirley Testamark, Anna Penn; great-uncles, Alvin and Anselmo Frett, Irvin Canton, Liston, Leslie and Louis Smith, Kenneth Williams, Lowell Amory, Alphonso Thomas; nephew, D'Maii Lewis; cousins, Kiyona and Kymoi Harley; Lisa, Charmayne, Sheniqua, Kenifa Kenni, Chamoi, Chamori and Chakeem Williams; Likoy Romney; Sharifa, Shenell, Takeysha, Kanika, Meka and Sherraine Buchanan; Kamesha, Tameka, Akeem and Troy Andrews; Syida Huggins, Ashima, Tainesha, Eugene and Sharissa Willette; Kymoi Doyling, Calinston Jr. and Caleem Serrant; Makeem and Mackendrick Bernard Jr.; Shakira, Akela and Akia Frett; Simyah Lanclos; Shamiqua and Shaquani Milliner; St. Clair Stanley Jr.; Shadia King; Kemo Simeon Jr.; Kemoi Simeon, Kai'elle Correa; Shaeem, Shanoui, Shakai, Shamal, Shaakilah and Shaquan Miller; Unika, Destiny, Trinity and Dion Colbourne Jr.; Edwin Penn; the Setorie family; Sprauve family; Wilkinson family and Thomas family; godmothers, Shakeba Gutliffe, Cherrise Rogers, Nicole George-Petersen, Cynthia Rabsatt; godfather, Ronald Vanterpool; godchildren, Ah'Myah Hazel and Cymari Fredericks Jr.; many other relatives and friends too numerous to mention
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Stanley Lloyd Green
The family of the late Stanley Lloyd Green is saddened to announced his passing on July 30, 2015, at the age of 74.
He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Edward and Louisa Green; brothers, Joseph Green and John-George Bradley; Georgina Huggins and Ieilda Green; and his sons, Tony and Glenroy Green.
He is survived by his daughters, Jilltrist Williams (Texas), Amethyst Green (Canada); his son, Glenroy Green and 3 grandchildren; his sisters, Gwendolyn Green (St. Croix), Beatrice Rogers (USA), Edith Williams (St. Kitts); 21 nieces, 20 nephews, 50 great-nieces and 50 great-nephews; close friends, Coralie George and family; his co-workers and other families and friends too numerous to mention.
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Nina Angela Carruth Corneiro
Services will be held today for Nina Angela Carruth Carneiro, 99, of St. Thomas who died on Aug. 5, 2015.
A musical prelude will begin at 10 a.m. with the service at 11 a.m. at the St. Thomas Reformed Church on Nye Gade.
Burial will be in Western Cemetery No. 1.
She is survived by her daughter, Mona Corneiro; the Gerhard, Davis, Kapusta, Bornn and Lindqvist families and the family of the late Maud Proudfoot.
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Victor Colon
With deep regret the family would like to announce the passing of Victor "Tato" Colon, who passed away on July 31.
The funeral service for Colon will be held 10 a.m. today at Turnbull's Funeral Home and his interment will follow at Western Cemetery No. 3.
The viewing will be held today from 9 to10 a.m. at Turnbull's.
He is survived by his mother, Carmen A Ramos; daughter, Victoria Col
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Stanley Lloyd Green
The family of the late Stanley Lloyd Green is saddened to announced his passing on July 30, 2015, at the age of 74.
He was preceded in death by his father & mother, Edward & Louisa Green; brothers, Joseph Green & John-George Bradley; Georgina Huggins & Ieilda Green; and his sons, Tony & Glenroy Green.
He is survived by his daughters, Jilltrist Williams (Texas), Amethyst Green (Canada); his son, Glenroy Green and 3 grandchildren; his sisters, Gwendolyn Green (St. Croix), Beatrice Rogers (USA), Edith Williams (St. Kitts); 21 nieces, 20 nephews, 50 great-nieces and 50 great-nephews; close friends, Coralie George & family; his co-workers and other families and friends too numerous to mention.
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Nina Angela Carruth Corneiro
Services will be held Friday for Nina Angela Carruth Carneiro, 99, of St. Thomas who died on Aug. 5, 2015.
A musical prelude will begin at 10 a.m. with the service at 11 a.m. at the St. Thomas Reformed Church on Nye Gade.
Burial will be in Western Cemetery No. 1.
She is survived by her daughter, Mona Corneiro; the Gerhard, Davis, Kapusta, Bornn and Lindqvist families and the family of the late Maud Proudfoot.
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Thomas Dale Erb
It is with a broken heart that I announce the passing of Thomas Dale Erb, my beloved husband of 32 years.
Known to those who love him simply as Tom, he passed over in my embrace on August 3, 2015, at the age of 66. He is sure to be welcomed with loving arms by his much-loved son, Morgan; his mother, Muriel; and his father, Cyril.
He is survived by his loving wife, Bonnie; brother, Dan Erb; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Mark and Susie Goodman; and his fabulous nephew Daniel!! He is also dearly missed and remembered by the Kleiman family, the Goodman family, the Hammer family, the Jassie family and the many friends he has made in his years on St. Thomas.
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Clarence E. Daniel
It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of our beloved father, Clarence E. Daniel (Calistro ), better known as "Boogie" or "Danny," who passed away on July 30, 2015, at the age of 74, in Florida.
Clarence was born on Oct. 14, 1940, in St. Thomas to Felix Calistro and Edith Daniel, both deceased.
He is survived by his wife, Grace Hall-Daniel; children, Michele, Clarence, Craig and Angelique Daniel; brothers, Bernard Phillips and Elroy Calistro; sisters, Angela and Euriana Phillips; aunts, Melita Barthlette, Medina Scatliffe and Altagracia Padilla; cousins, Randolph Raymo, Sonia Dalmida, Ronald and Aubrey Harrigan, Luwina and Lucille George; grandchildren, Gevoune Petersen, Cordell Donovan, Chanelle, Craig Jr., Charlene, and Jnel Daniel, STG Tyrone Moore and Diana Todman; sisters-in-laws, April Phillips, Gwendolyn Donovan-Lawrence, Lori Hall; daughter-in-law, Joycelyn Daniel; nieces, Arlene Donovan-Collins, Annette Donovan Hughes, Kyna Phillips, and Natalie Phillips; nephews, Maurice Donovan Jr., Jalani Phillips, Robert Matthias; and 15 great-grandchildren; also the Maduro and Monsanto families; special friends, Marie Kitnurse-Daniel (ex-wife) and Maurice Donovan Sr.; and many other friends and families too numerous to mention.
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Clarence E. Daniel
It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of our beloved father, Clarence E. Daniel (Calistro ), better known as "Boogie" or "Danny," who passed away on July 30, 2015, at the age of 74, in Florida.
Clarence was born on Oct. 14, 1940 in St. Thomas to Felix Calistro and Edith Daniel, both deceased.
He is survived by his wife, Grace Hall-Daniel; children, Michele, Clarence, Craig and Angelique Daniel; brothers, Bernard Phillips and Elroy Calistro; sisters, Angela and Euriana Phillips; aunts, Melita Barthlette, Medina Scatliffe and Altagracia Padilla; cousins, Randolph Raymo, Sonia Dalmida, Ronald and Aubrey Harrigan, Luwina and Lucille George; grandchildren, Gevoune Petersen, Cordell Donovan, Chanelle, Craig Jr., Charlene, and Jnel Daniel, STG Tyrone Moore and Diana Todman; sisters-in-laws, April Phillips, Gwendolyn Donovan-Lawrence, Lori Hall; daughter-in-law, Joycelyn Daniel; nieces, Arlene Donovan-Collins, Annette Donovan Hughes, Kyna Phillips, and Natalie Phillips; nephews, Maurice Donovan Jr., Jalani Phillips, Robert Matthias; and 15 great-grandchildren; also the Maduro and Monsanto families; special friends Marie Kitnurse-Daniel (ex-wife) and Maurice Donovan Sr. and many other friends and families too numerous to mention.
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Alfred Caleb Tyson
On Tuesday, July 28, 2015, Alfred Caleb Tyson, affectionately known as Fredo, peacefully passed away at his daughter's home in Anna's Retreat, St. Thomas, at the age of 106. This patriarch of the Tyson clan was from the island of Nevis.
A celebration of his life service will take place at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Estate Thomas, on Monday, Aug. 10, 2015. The viewing is from 9 to 10 a.m., followed by the service.
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Sylvia I. Williams
It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Sylvia I. Williams, who died on Monday, July 27, 2015, at the age of 75, at Schneider Hospital.
She is survived by her husband, Fred Williams; children, Donald G. "Ducks" Cole, Claudette Jacobs-Carr, Adlyn Williams, Dale Williams, Dave Williams, Neal Williams; stepchildren, Deshawn Williams-Petersen, Debbie Herbert, Michael Williams, Marlon Williams, Dennis Williams; sisters, Lorraine Cole Johnson, Marilyn Cole Thomas, Marilyn Jeffers, Gracita Cole-Browne, Zelma Cole Buo, Chefeta Cole Browne, Carolie Cole Pemberton, Patricia Cole; brothers, Clifford Cole, Cecil Farrell, sons-in-law, Steve Carr Sr., Daniel "Abu" Joseph; daughters-in-law, Cherrie Wallace-Cole, Sonjya Williams and Karen Williams; sisters-in-law, Dahlia Cole, Marilyn Pemberton, Marilyn Farrell, Eugene Williams, Camilita Williams-Hatcher, Carmen Williams, Louise Williams; brothers-in-Law, Irvin Johnson, Noel "Bobby Leonard, Neville Thomas, Eugenie Williams, Spencer Browne, Sammy Buo, Tony Browne, Clarence Williams, Vernon Williams, Walter Williams; grandchildren, Daniel Cole-Cranston, Nicole Walters, Naq-Quane Cole, Demoré Cole, Dimitri Maduro, Dominique Maduro, Tunesha Phipps, Steve Carr Jr., Maliek Carr, Charnelle Harrigan, Tiffany Harrigan, D'Andra Bryan, Georgio Williams, Zolie Williams, Saniya Williams, Heavin Williams, Georgio Williams, Dave Williams, Damali Williams, Devon Williams, Dillian Williams, Great-Grandchildren: Jenai Turner, Zajah, Zanae, Masai, Zayla, and Zaya Knight, Chiara & Chamisha Cole, Nay-Quane Cole, Nemoi Cole, Nayquori Cole, Damani and Dnayla Drinkwater, Joia-Alexis Cranston, Ky'ode Richardson and Ky'Lan DeCastro; nieces and nephews, Shirelene Brooks, Andrea, Michael, Colin, Andrian, Sharon, Spencer, Idonna, Clyde, Colin, Paula, Jason, Alecia, Darnel, Chaunelle, Danny, Mark, Nigel, Atum, Kum, Lyndita, Lionel, Derek, La Monte, Elton, Dwight, Mareta, Cecil, Lavern, Abaina, Kiesha, Malcolm, Ebony Brooks, Niehmah Brooks-Gaskin, Gerard, Kenneth, Faith, and Rolston; family & friends, the Valaquez family, the Simmonds family, the Farrington family, the Wallace family, Myrtle and family, the Springette family, the Walters family from St. Kitts, the Richards family from Florida, the Maynard family, Beverly Smith-Baron, Gayle Christopher and family, Esmie Callwood, the St. Thomas Orchid Society, and many other relatives and friends too numerous to mention. She was preceded in death by her sister, Ionie Cole-Leonard, and brother, Silvanus Cole.
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Doris Evelyn Simmonds-West
We announce the passing of Doris Evelyn Simmonds-West, who died on July 25, 2015, at the age of 92.
She was born on Dec. 9, 1922, on St. Thomas, V.I. She was employed at the Knud Hansen Hospital Lab and later, the Nazareth Bay High School.
Doris Simmonds-West, known as "Simmonds" to most, was a world-class cook and baker. Her red peas soup, bread, sweet bread, tarts and green tamarind stew were everyone's favorite.
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Eurita Irma Callwood
A memorial service to celebrate the life and cherish the memories of our beloved sister, mother, aunt and friend, Eurita Irma "Wee Wee" Callwood, who died on July 5, 2015, in Atlanta, Ga., has been set for St. Thomas.
Ms. Callwood is survived by her son, Johnphin Wilson; grandchildren: K'Dahl Wilson, Kyasia Greenidge, Tristan Wilson, Jah'Nai Lennard, and Omar Simpson; special adopted daughters, Willa Fils, and Nadine Lennard; brothers, Albert "Butty" Callwood, Ashley "Tully", "AK" Callwood, Sr., and attorney Kwame Motilewa; sister, Edwita "Tin Tin" Hart; aunt, Gertrude Parson; nephews, Kendal, Adrian, Ashield, Herman, Alston, Alford, and Alfred Callwood, and Herman Hart; special great- nephews, Kyza A. Callwood, Cerone Samuel, Je'Ron Pemberton, Diondre Gumbs, De'Zhane Amey and DaeZhari Johnson; nieces, Alecia Callwood-Gray, Desiree Gumbs, Cheryl Callwood-Williams, Jakela Lambert-Cave, and Cora Cranston; special great-niece, J'Nyah Cave; special adopted nieces, Panya Carter and Lori Anderson; special adopted son and cousin, Walter "Rusty" Allen; brother-in-law, Edward Hart; adopted mother, Iris Wilcox; special friends, Alicia Leerdam, Addie Ottley, Karina Grant, Maureen Hunt, Gwen Hendricks, Barbara Callwood, Dr. Lucia Woods, Olivine Leerdam, Juliet Liburd, Lydia Hendricks, Florentine and Carlos Woods, Sr., Wintropp Elskoe, Gertrude Fredericks, the Acoy family, the Corea's, the Abramsen's, the Gumbs', the Williams, the Sprauve's, Nisky Moravian Church family,Tortola Agape Church family, Lilburn Christian Church family, BCB Middle School family, and the Charlotte Amalie High School Class of 1966; special cousins, Arlean Parson, Juanita Almestica-Baker and Joan Baptiste; among her many godchildren are Tanisha Morton-John, Kareem Cameron, Rashaun Ross, Khye Hendricks, Atim Senthill, and Carla and Aaron Plaskett Callwood, Baptiste, Parrott, Cid, Parson, Turnbull and many other family and friends too numerous to mention.