Sunrise: 29th January, 1953
Sunset: 6th April, 2024 (Clare Hall, Antigua)
Funeral Service: Precision Centre, Paynters, St. John's, Antigua
Date: Wednesday 1st May, 2024
Time: 1:30 PM
Interment: St. John's Public Cemetery
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Parents (deceased): Benson and Virginia Brown
Spouse: Hezekiah Josiah
Child (deceased): Kenneth Josiah
Children: Debbie Beverly Davis, Yvonne Karen Josiah, Kevin Josiah, Nigel Collin Josiah, Kevinia Josiah and Randy Josiah
Siblings: Naomi Richards, David Browne, Louise Browne, Judith Browne and Nigel Browne
Sunrise: 16 September 1955 (Antigua)
Sunset: 10th April, 2024 (Alabama, USA)
Funeral Service: Colonial Funeral Home Chapel, 613 14th Street, Phenix City, AL, USA
Date: Tuesday 16th April, 2024
Time: 2 PM
Viewing: Tuesday, April 16th, 2024 12-2 PM at Colonial Funeral HomeChapel
Video Link: https://www.facebook.com/ColonialFHome
Parents (deceased): Mrs. Estella Maude Richards Athill and Mr. Novelle Athill
Spouse: Gloria Athill
Children: Sharona Athill-Grant, Shenel Athill and Stefanie Athill
Siblings (deceased): Mrs Stephany Lewis, Ms Eulanimie George and Granville Athill
Surviving Siblings: Ethlyn Williams, Carolita Athill, Christophine Athill, Theophilus Athill, Denroy Athill and Veronica Thomas
Winfield Easton Athill, (a.k.a) Junie/Manaclass/Swinger/MSGT, age 68 passed away in his home in Fort Mitchell, AL surrounded by his wife, Gloria; three daughters, Sharona, Shenel and Stefanie; and seven grandchildren, Lamiya, Nalani, Malik, Jamari, Terrell, Amelia and Stormie.
Junie was born on Sept. 16, 19,55 on the island of Antigua. The son of Novelle Athill and Estella Maude Richards. Junie graduated high school in 1975. It was during this time that Junie would meet his wife, Gloria. They were married on March 9, 1982. This newly formed bond would lead him to decide to serve his country and join the United States National Guard on May 24, 1985, and then active duty Army on Feb. 23, 1989.
custom-built Throughout the years he enjoyed playing football, a.k.a. soccer, and had a love for martial arts and travelling. Junie obtained his Master of Arts in Administration Organizational Development. Junie loved to learn and was a natural with his hands. From custom built shelves and designer wine racks to patios and storage sheds, there was nothing that he could imagine that he could not physically create.
He would eventually retire at Fort Moore, GA HQ 198th Infantry BDE after 27 years of service with Gloria at his side for 42 years. He loved his family and friends and made a point to continue those relationships, but excelled at being a grandfather.
Sunrise: 2nd March 1944 (Bishopgate Street, St. John's, Antigua)
Sunset: 1st January, 2024 (Ontario, Canada))
Funeral Service: Ebenezer Methodist Church, St. Mary's Street, St. John's, Antigua
Date: Thursday 18th April, 2024
Time: 1 PM
Interment: St. John's Public Cemetery
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Parents (deceased): Edward and Laurel Hil
Spouse: Joan Brown Hill
Children: Virgil Hill, Colin Hill and Bonilyn Hill
Siblings (deceased) Keith Hill, Eric Hill, Denzel Hill, Helen Hill, Edie Hill Thibou, and Llewyn Hill
Surviving Siblings: Knolly Hill, Barry Hill, Donald Hill and Candace Hill
Dr. Hill was a professional organist and performed throughout Antigua, North America and England for many years. He has been the organist and choir director of St. Andrews Presbyterian Church since 1986. Dr Hill earned his PhD in music from Chelsea University in London. In 2006, he received the award of the Grand Cross of the Most Illustrious Order of Merit for services to Art and Music. His contributions to Antigua and the world will not be forgotten.
Sunrise: 10th September 1950 (English Harbour, St. Paul's, Antigua)
Sunset: 17th February 2024 (Laurel, Maryland, USA)
Funeral Service: Bible Speaks SDA Church, Creekside, St. John's, Antigua
Date: Thursday 11th April, 2024
Time: 10:30 AM
Viewing: At the Church
Interment: New Bethel SDA Church Cemetery, Liberta Village, St. Paul's, Antigua
Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/live/I4bKogIT5ls?si=--jKRP0wWTXeVFHd
Sunrise: 25th March 1947 (Antigua)
Sunset: 14th March 2024 (St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands)
Funeral Service: Assembly of God St. Thomas in Contant
Date: Saturday 13th April, 2024
Time: 10 AM
1st Viewing: Friday, April 12, 2024, 4-6 PM at Turnbull's Funeral Home
2nd Viewing: Saturday, April 13, 2024, 9-10 AM at St. Thomas Assembly of God, St. Thomas in Contant
Interment: Private
Spouse: Janet Edwards
Children: Shaka Allen and Sherla
Brothers: Denfield James Sr. and Vere Farrell
Sisters: Vedis Grant, Valderine Farrell, Yvette Benjamin and Cheryl Lovell
Sisters-in-law: Cecily Malone, Princess Dickerson and Veronica James
Other Survivors: Mr. Casper, Mr. Challenger, Vikki Gomez Christian, Ickford Elliott and Elliot brothers, JB Richards,Winston Williams Sr., Winston Williams Jr., Situmba, Pastor Phillip, Pastor Benjamin Rowe, Pastor Jeffrey Neevel, Pastor Cheryl-Ann Spellen, Pastor Michal, Rhymer-Browne, St. Thomas Assembly Of God, St. Thomas Reformed Church, St. Thomas Zion Assembly Church; as well as many other special friends and family.
Sunrise: 20th December 1917 (Bishopgate Street, St. John's, Antigua)
Sunset: 6th March 2024 (Athill Street, Villa Area, Antigua)
Funeral Service: Beacon Light of the Nazarene Church, Amy Byer St., Villa Area, St. John's, Antigua
Date: Tuesday 19th March, 2024
Time: 11 AM
Viewing: At the Church
Photo Credit: Pointe FM Facebook page
Mother (deceased): Constance Simmons
Daughter (deceased): Verlyn Samuel
Surviving Children: Kenneth Evanson, Charles Greene, Carlton Greene and Fitzroy Lake
Sunrise: 28th June 1950 (Parham Town, Antigua)
Sunset: 20th February, 2024 (California, USA)
Memorial Prelude: Sunday 17th March 2024 at 3 PM
Parham SDA Church
Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/live/8nbr3iQv1Xw?si=ONWSIn32WGZv6ylF
Funeral Service: Parham Seventh Day Adventist Church, Parham Town, St. Peters, Antigua
Date: Monday 18th March, 2024
Time: 10:30 AM
Viewing: At the Church
Interment: Parham Community Cemetery
Funeral Service Video Link: https://youtu.be/G0GjBX69NXI?si=uqobKoL4NUPW8Smn
The death is announced of Delora Alexis King Smith of Parham Town. Delora was preceded in death by her parents Roland & Albertha King of Parham, Her siblings, Hezekiah, Sheila, Foster, Reynold and Walter King, and Araminta Messiah. And her sister-in-law Germyn King
She leaves to mourn her Husband of 47 years, Mr Garfield Smith
Her children Renee, Marissa, Clentdale & Cimarron Smith
Grandson Clentdale Smith Jr.
Her siblings. Muriel King and Ianthe & Devon Powell in Canada, Rhoma & Franklyn Duberry, George & Stephanie King, and Eldeen & Lorraine King all in the USA. Telbert & Gloria King here in Antigua,
Her in-laws Ives and Gloria Roberts, Jean and Vincent Payne, Grethel Smith and Anna Daniel King
She had many nieces and nephews including:
Anna & Winston Lynch in Golden Grove, Kathleen & Dennis Richardson in Sutherlands, Daniel & Natasha King & in the USA, Rolston and Rafael King in Jennings
Orville, Laurie, Torrie, Roland King and Monique Benjamin and their families
Franklyn, Lorne and Dudley Duberry.
Telbert & Andrew King, Claudine King-Street and Beverly King Warner & their families
Kurt King & Family and Kevin King,
Kadeen Powell,
Andrew & Alden King & their families
The Children of the late Reynold King of Willikies
The Children of the late Walter King of Golden Grove and
The Children of the late Araminta Messiah of All Saints
She was the Great Aunt of many including Joshua, Joel, & Chyann Lynch, Denika Richardson, Lauryn and Jonathan King, Ethan and Evan King
She was the adopted mother and grandmother of, Francella Antoine, Kish Roberts, Micheal and Richelle Cole and their boys, Nariba and Chris Gibson and their boys, Etta Canady, Sharifa Lloyd, Chenise Jarvis-Daniel and many others too numerous to mention
Mourning her loss are scores of relatives including Tyrone Watkins and his children, Hyacinth Benjamin and her children especially Eugen and Joycelyn Benjamin, Coretta and Franky Antoine, the children of the late Onie Charles of Seatons, and the children of the late Lunid Phillip of Piggotts
She had numerous friends including Hyacinth Reifer, Cathrin Shaw, Janet Baltimore, Brenda-Joyce Spencer, Josphine Aaron, Giselle James, Elaine Matthew, Patrice Martin, Claudis, Bernadine Gloade and Camaria Samuel
Her passing will be mourned by many including the members of the Parham SDA Church, and the teachers of the Parham Primary and Pigotts Primary School that she worked with.
There will be a Memorial prelude on Sunday 17th March at 3:00 pm and the Parham SDA Church. This will be followed by the funeral Service on Monday 18th March 2024 at 10:30 am at the Parham SDA Church. Burial will be in the Parham community cemetery.
Sunrise: 26th November 1932 (All Saints, Antigua)
Sunset: 23rd February 2024 (Biloxi, Mississippi, USA)
Funeral Service: Infinity Church The Apostolic Assembly - 394 Forrest Ave., Biloxi, Mississippi, USA
Date: Friday 15th March, 2024
Time: 11 AM (Central time) 12 Noon in Antigua
Viewing: At the Church from 10 AM (Central time)
Interment: Southern Memorial Park
Video Link: https://www.hdezwebcast.com/show/ercil-cornwall
Parents (deceased): Francis Thomas and Hugh Gershom Cornwall
Spouse: Una Cornwall
Child (deceased): Kathleen Cornwall
Surviving Children: Vincy Cornwall, Fitzroy Cornwall, Steve Cornwall, Glen Cornwall and his wife Arlene, Sharmaine Philip and her husband James
Brothers (deceased) John, Melvin, Beresford and Ruston Cornwall, Walcott Joseph and Elton Gage
Sisters (deceased): Delcina Jarvis, Madeline Cornwall, Christabell, Hermina Thomas
Nephew (deceased): Albert Merrick
Surviving Sisters: Delores Merrick, Glindora Goodwin and Eunesta Cornwall
Brothers-in-law: Roy and Kenneth Richards and Jim Goodwin
Other Survivors: Yvette Cornwall and family, Coraleta Cornwall and family, Rt. Rev Conrad Spencer and family, the Faith Moravian Church family, the Edwards family, the Griffith family, the Richards family, Vince Lescott and family, Jennifer Joseph McIntosh and a host of other dear relatives and friends too numerous to mention.
Ercil was the caretaker at Friedensthal Moravian Church for over 23 years before retiring. He was a great farmer and fisherman and dedicated himself fully to farming after retirement.
Sunrise: 10th October 1950 (Nutgrove, Antigua)
Sunset: 11th February 2024 (Gunthorpes, Antigua)
Funeral Service: Spring Gardens Moravian Church, St. John's Street, St. John's, Antigua
Date: Wednesday 13th March, 2024
Time: 10 AM
Viewing: At the Church
Interment: Greenbay Moravian Church Churchyard Cemetery, Greenbay, Antigua
Video Link: https://fb.watch/qNrBNwz2jm/
Photo Credit: Facebook
Life Story: https://fb.watch/qNppYPc1DS/
Parents (deceased): Walter and Mary Christopher
Children: Wendy Alicia Alexander and Hans Williams
Siblings(deceased) Kenneth, Dennis, Majorie and Kathleen Christopher
Siblings: Eustace, Austin, Dorcella, Morrison, Icilma and Ishmael Christopher
Adopted Sister: Margaret Alexander (Tortola)
Sunrise: 1st May, 1919 (Freetown, Antigua)
Sunset: 16th January 2024 (United Kingdom)
Funeral Service: St. Phillips Anglican Church, St. Phillips Village, Antigua
Date: Tuesday 12th March, 2024
Time: 2 PM
Viewing: At the Church
Video Link: (United Kingdom) https://www.youtube.com/live/getG-8FBm8U?si=LLS6KA_N417bTKsK
Parents (deceased): George and Alice Nathaniel
Sunrise: 11th April, 1959 (Glanvilles, Antigua)
Sunset: 24th January, 2024 (Seatons, Antigua)
Funeral Service: Seaglans Central Seventh Day Adventist Church, Glanvilles Main Road, St. Phillips, Antigua
Date: Monday 19th February, 2024
Time: 2 PM
Viewing: At the Church
Interment: Grants Community Cemetery (Wilikies)
Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/live/XKmncGzOHHQ?si=5c_ok9fvsbwO_D2x
Photo Credit: Facebook
Parents (deceased): Wilfred and Fernella Daniel
Spouse: Pastor Eldon Coates
Sunrise: 13th April 1952 (Antigua)
Sunset: 15th January, 2024 (Antigua)
Funeral Service: Spring Garden's Moravian Church, St John's St., St. John's, Antigua
Date: Tuesday 13th February, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM
Viewing: Barnes Funeral Home 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
Interment: St. John's Public Cemetery
Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/live/1fIx0ZUWQ70?si=KFutFsa-b6d_yf8q
Photo Credit: Facebook
Parents: Camelita and Walter Jarvis
Spouse: Faustina Jarvis
Children: Rene, Latoya, Janine, Jeremy and Javier
April 13th, 1952 – John M. Jarvis was born to Walter and Camelita Jarvis from Ottos and Green Bay respectively. Initially, he moved between the communities his parents were from, however, eventually, the family settled on Newgate Street while Jarvis was still a young child. Some years later, they moved to Villa where he remained into his adult years.
Jarvis’ early education began at the Spring Gardens Moravian School before he was later moved, at the behest of his grandmother, to Pilgrim High School.
Sometime after he was transferred to the Faith and Hope High School. It was during this time that a recommendation was made to his parents by the then Principal of Princess Margaret Secondary School (PMS), Basil Peters, to enrol him in the St. John’s Boys’ School where he could sit the Government’s Post Primary Examination and gain entry into PMS where he completed his secondary education.
Upon leaving school, Jarvis found work as an insurance salesman before going off on scholarship to complete tertiary studies at the University of the West Indies – Mona Campus, Jamaica. When he returned to Antigua in 1974, he was appointed as a social worker within the Ministry of Education.
During this time, Jarvis became involved with the regional black power movement known as the ‘Caribbean Assembly,’ which was headquartered in Trinidad and Tobago, This movement encouraged himself and other young persons within that era to be quite vocal on issues of the day.
Sometime between 1977 and 1978, Jarvis joined the Junior Chamber International (JCI) Antigua. The organisation played a key role in his development as a young man providing vital and timely training in areas of leadership and professional development. He would go on to serve as President of JCI Antigua twice and currently holds the office of a JCI Senator.
He also served as a member of the Antigua Barbuda Red Cross.
Jarvis left his post at the Ministry of Education in 1989 and served briefly as a Price Control Officer before being transferred back to the Welfare Division to serve once more in the capacity of welfare officer.
In 1989 Jarvis took on the mantle to serve as Chairman of Carnival having previously contributed to his country’s largest and most significant festival in a variety of ways over the years. His service included coordinating children’s carnival and calypso committees. He counts among his best moments introducing acts such as ‘Smarty Jr.’ to the big stage as a young boy.
Following his four-year stint as Chairman of Carnival, he went on to serve within the Cooperative Department of the Government of Antigua and Barbuda which, at the time, was responsible for regulating the operations of credit unions within the state. He would go on to devote over 30 years of his professional life to this sector and, in this capacity, he was able to effect transformation within this sector through the technical support provided in amending the much outdated Cooperative Societies Act which was from the 1950’s. One of the tenets of the newly revised Act ensured greater compliance with the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) and this led to him working closely with key personnel from the regional institution through the reporting on the activities of local credit unions. He also served as Secretary of the Caricom Regulators which was another regional body responsible for the enactment of proper legislation to govern the credit union sector.
In 2022, Jarvis was appointed as Chairman of the Antigua and Barbuda Electoral Commission (ABEC) following the retirement of the previous Chairman, Nathaniel ‘Paddy’ James. This bestowment of great responsibility would come after many years of dedicated service within this area. He first took an active interest in the electoral process of the state when he served as a Returning Officer during the country’s general elections in 1994. He continued serving in this capacity for some time. His invaluable service and professional experience led to additional responsibilities as Lead Training Officer for electoral workers. He was appointed to serve as a member of the Antigua Barbuda Electoral Commission (ABEC) in 2015.
Mr. Jarvis also played his part on the regional stage serving as a Caricom Electoral Observer with his first mission in 1999 and his most recent in 2022 in which he functioned as Chief of Missions for the Grenada general elections. A most noteworthy regional stint was as a member of the Caricom scrutineering team supervised the recount of the Guyana election of March 2, 2020. The team was appointed to manage the recount process in the face of reports of major discrepancies reported in the initial results. The results of the recount led to the settling of major disquiet in Guyana and the restoration of faith in the country’s democratic process.
Jarvis notes that contributing to the electoral process was something he liked from the start as he took joy in seeing members of the electorate being able to participate in the decision-making process. He described it as ‘another dimension’ and indicated his commitment to ensuring effective electoral operations within the state. He admits that there is much work to be done especially with sensitive topics such as campaign financing, constituency boundary revision and the counting process, however, he points out that greater voter education would be a key necessity to help in enabling such levels of electoral reform.
As a key player in the electoral process, Jarvis acknowledged the importance of being objective and carrying oneself above scrutiny. This, he indicated, is something that he can handle as he has a track record for being quite vocal and for getting the job done. Family support and core values instilled throughout the years have also been instrumental in maintaining his focus. He credits his church, the Spring Gardens Moravian, as being a good training ground with its thriving youth body and esteemed men within the church such as Bradley Carrot, Cecil Isaac and George Lewis who took him under their wings as a young man. This would have led to him having quite an active church life back then and his continued involvement even now.
These days, Jarvis admits that he is more interested in ‘taking a backseat’ and allowing the younger ones the opportunity to shine. He is willing to offer advice and guidance whenever it may be needed.
STORY CREDIT: John M. Jarvis - Petra the Spectator
Sunrise: 9th October 1950
Sunset: 4th January, 2024 (Ottos New Town, Antigua)
Funeral Service: St. John's Seventh Day Adventist Church, Nevis Street, St. John's, Antigua
Date: Monday 5th February, 2024
Time: 1:30 PM
Viewing: At the Church
Interment:
Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/live/E3cqoUXTp-I?si=W4kzzUwTuxH0RwuL
Photo Credit: Facebook
Parents (deceased): Elenora and Jarvis Brooks
Spouse (deceased): Sylvaneta Brooks
Sibling (deceased) Eustace Brooks
Surviving Siblings: Daniel, Conroy, Norris, Joseph, Gertrude, Eugene, Marylin, Ruth and Jennifer
Sunrise: 31st December 1922 (Freemans Village)
Sunset: 14th December, 2023
Funeral Service: Freemans Village Methodist Church, St. Peter, Antigua
Date: Thursday 25th January, 2024
Time: 2 PM
Viewing: At the Church
Interment: Freemans Village Methodist Church Cemetery
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Parents (deceased): Annetta Lee and Frank Merrick
Spouse: Deloris Merrick
Children (deceased) Albert Merrick
Surviving Children: Joan Hazelwood and her husband Austin, Noel Merrick and his wife Lorraine
Sunrise: 25th November, 1945
Sunset: 28th December, 2023 (Wireless Road, Antigua)
Funeral Service: St. John's Pentecostal Church, Lauchland Benjamin Dr., St. John's, Antigua
Date: Tuesday 23rd January, 2024
Time: 1 PM
Viewing: At the Church from 12:30
Interment: St. John's Public Cemetery
Video Link: https://www.facebook.com/hormantigua/videos/1667426053666460/
Daughter: Joanne Smith
Siblings (deceased): Helen Henry and Marion Benjamin
Surviving Siblings: Roma Henry (USA) Pauline and Hollis Henry (Antigua)
In-laws: Curlita Henry and Byron Benjamin
Sunrise: 17 August 1932 (Wilikies, Antigua)
Sunset: 24th February 2023 (Calgary, Alberta, Canada)
Funeral Service: FOSTER’S GARDEN CHAPEL, 3220 – 4 Street N.W., Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Date: Friday, March 10, 2023
Time: 2 PM
Visitation: FOSTER’S GARDEN CHAPEL, 3220 – 4 Street N.W., Calgary (across from Queen’s Park Cemetery) on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
Photo Credit: Dignity Memorial Thomas Elijah Joseph Obituary - Calgary, AB (dignitymemorial.com)
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Parents (deceased): Constantine and Vera Joseph
Spouse: Carol Joseph
Children: David and his wife Olya, Heather and her husband Marvin, Collette and her husband Adrien
Grandchildren: Jordan, Aaron, Anneke, Milena, Jacob, Silas and Alex
Surviving Siblings: Linroy and his wife Olive (New York) and Stephen and his wife Gloria (England)
“Bassie”, or “Tom”, was born on August 17, 1932, in Willikies Village, Antigua, West Indies, the second child of Constantine and Vera Joseph.
He was an avid scholar and a lover of life-long learning, a fascinating storyteller, an aspiring writer, a lover of history and current affairs, and a passionate cook and baker who loved to feed everyone who came through his door.
After finishing school, he worked at the Antigua SugarFactory and then as an apprentice carpenter before becoming a teacher at Willikies School.
After doing correspondence courses through England, he was awarded a Canadian Government scholarship to study at the University of Calgary. He came to Canada in 1967, earning his BA in history and political science and graduating in 1970.
1968 was the year he met his beautiful wife Carol through a mutual friend at midnight mass on Christmas Eve. It was love at first sight for Bassie, and he and Carol went on to marry in August 1970. Returning to Antigua with his new wife, he resumed his teaching position. He and Carol remained in Antigua until 1975, before settling in Calgary with their two small children and welcoming a third in 1976.
Once back in Calgary, Bassie went on to complete his BEd after-degree and an MEd. He worked for many years as a substitute teacher for the Calgary Board of Education, retiring in 2008.
In the late eighties, he took time off to pursue his dream of attending culinary school at SAIT, graduating with his diplomas in professional cooking and baking. He was a long-time member of the Cathedral Church of the Redeemer and often lent his culinary skills to the Fellowship Group meetings and other special occasions.
Due to mobility issues, he spent the last three years at Bow View Manor, where he was cared for with empathy and compassion by the wonderful staff. He was a man who lived his life with gratitude.