At approximately 6:07 p.m. on Aug.14, police officers were dispatched to Ruby M. Rouss via the 911 Emergency Call Center to a reported assault. Upon officers’ arrival at the scene, they contacted an adult male, who reported being sprayed with pepper spray by an adult female during an argument. The male was transported to the Juan Luis Hospital for medical treatment and later released, the Virgin Islands Police Department reported.
Detectives of the Criminal Investigation Bureau were assigned to investigate, and on Aug. 15, Idelys Valera Feliz, 32, was arrested. Valera Feliz was advised of her miranda rights and admitted to assaulting the male. She was booked and unable to post bail of $50,000. She was charged with assault second and transported to the John Bell Golden Grove Adult Correctional Facility, where she was remanded pending her advice of rights hearing on Monday, Aug. 18, at the Superior Court, according to the police report.
On Aug. 15, at approximately 6:17 a.m., an adult female victim reported to the 911 Emergency Call Center, that while asleep inside her home an unknown male entered her residence without authorization and sexually assaulted her, the Virgin Islands Police Deportment reported.
Detectives of the Criminal Investigation Bureau were assigned to investigate. Osei Edwards was identified in this case and arrested. Edwards, 25, was advised of his miranda rights and booked. He unable to post bail at $75,000. He was charged with burglary first, unlawful sexual contact, unlawful entry. He was transported to the John Bell Golden Grove Adult Correctional Facility where he was remanded pending his advice of rights hearing on Monday, Aug, 18, at the Superior Court, according to the police report.
Hurricane Erin’s projected storm track as of 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 16. Erin rapidly intensified into a Category 5 hurricane on Saturday as the core of the storm moves north of the USVI and Puerto Rico. (Photo courtesy NHC and NWS)
Hurricane Erin rapidly intensified into a Category 5 storm Saturday as its core passed just north of the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. The National Hurricane Center warned that heavy rain, gusty winds, and dangerous surf will affect the region through the weekend, with multiple weather alerts in place.
After initially struggling to organize earlier this week, Erin underwent rapid intensification, surging from a Category 1 hurricane at 11 a.m. Friday to a Category 5 monster in just 24 hours. The NHC noted that Erin’s intensity may shift over the coming days as the storm undergoes inner-core changes and possible eyewall replacement cycles.
Track of Hurricane Erin
As of the 5 p.m. Saturday update from the NHC, Hurricane Erin was located about 175 miles northeast of San Juan, Puerto Rico, moving west with maximum sustained winds of 160 mph. The storm’s minimum central pressure was measured at 915 millibars, underscoring its power.
“At 5:00 p.m. AST, the center of Hurricane Erin was located near latitude 20.0 North, longitude 64.0 West. Erin is moving toward the west near 15 mph, and this motion is expected to continue Saturday evening,” according to the NHC.
Expected impacts across the USVI and Puerto Rico from Hurricane Erin. (Photo courtesy NWS)
Forecasters said Erin is expected to slow down and shift to a west-northwest track later on Saturday night, then turn north early next week.
“On the forecast track, the center of Erin is expected to move just north of the northern Leeward Islands, the Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico through Sunday and pass to the east of the Turks and Caicos Islands and the southeastern Bahamas Sunday night and Monday,” the NHC said.
Visible satellite imagery obtained at 2:50 p.m. on Saturday as the core of the system moved north of the USVI and Puerto Rico. (Photo courtesy NOAA)
No tropical storm or hurricane watches or warnings were in effect for the land areas across the U.S. Virgin Islands, the British Virgin Islands or Puerto Rico as of 5 p.m. Saturday. However, a Tropical Storm Watch was posted for nearby islands including St. Martin, St. Barthelemy, Sint Maarten, and the Turks and Caicos.
According to information from the NHC, a Tropical Storm Watch means tropical storm conditions with winds of 39 to 73 mph are possible within 48 hours, while a Tropical Storm Warning means those conditions are expected within 36 hours. A Hurricane Watch signals hurricane conditions with winds of 74 mph or higher are possible within 48 hours, and a Hurricane Warning means those conditions are expected within 36 hours.
Severe Weather Alerts in Effect for USVI, Puerto Rico
“Key Messages” regarding Hurricane Erin on Friday. (Photo courtesy NHC)
While the core of the cyclone continues to pass just north of the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico, areas across the islands had received rainfall, gusty winds and powerful ocean swells.
“As of 2 p.m. on Saturday, rainbands associated with Hurricane Erin left in general between one and two inches of rainfall across portions of northwestern and eastern Puerto Rico, and up to three quarters of an inch in the northern U.S. Virgin Islands,” according to information from the NWS in San Juan, Puerto Rico. “Maximum wind gusts reported so far were up to 29 mph in St. Thomas,” the NWS reported.
Additionally, at 3:11 p.m. AST Saturday, a Flash Flood Warning was issued for St. Thomas and St. John, due to heavy rainfall over the islands. At 3:38 p.m. AST, a Special Marine Warning was also issued for the waters surrounding the USVI and Puerto Rico, as powerful thunderstorms capable of producing strong winds and waterspouts moved through the area.
Other severe weather alerts are also in effect for the USVI and Puerto Rico, including a Flood Watch, High Surf Advisory, High Rip Current Risk, and Small Craft Advisory. These alerts went into effect on Saturday and will remain in place through at least Monday.
“The outer bands of Erin will continue to produce areas of heavy rainfall through Sunday across the northern Leeward Islands, the Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico. Rainfall totals of two to four inches, with isolated totals of six inches, are expected,” the NHC said. “Locally considerable flash and urban flooding, along with landslides or mudslides, are possible,” the NHC continued.
“Tropical storm conditions are possible within the watch area in the Leeward Islands tonight, and in the watch area in the Turks and Caicos Islands beginning on Sunday,” the NHC stated. “Squalls with wind gusts to tropical-storm force may occur elsewhere over portions of the northern Leeward Islands, Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico through Sunday. Squalls with wind gusts to tropical-storm force may also occur over the southeastern Bahamas beginning on Sunday,” the NHC added.
“Swells generated by Erin will affect portions of the northern Leeward Islands, the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Hispaniola, and the Turks and Caicos Islands through the weekend. These swells will spread to the Bahamas, Bermuda, and the east coast of the United States by early next week,” the NHC noted.
“The rainbands of Hurricane Erin will bring showers and thunderstorms, producing periods of moderate to locally heavy rain and gusty winds across the US Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico through the rest of the weekend,” the NWS warned. “The unsettled weather pattern will continue to create the risk of urban, river, and flash flooding, as well as isolated landslides across Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.”
The NWS also urged caution regarding hazardous marine conditions, noting that wave heights could reach between seven to 10 feet or even higher.
Marine conditions will continue to be hazardous as Erin passes the region and marine alerts have been issued. On Saturday, a Tropical Storm Warning was issued for portions of the Atlantic waters north of Puerto Rico and the USVI. (Photo courtesy NWS)
“Swells from Erin will deteriorate seas across the Atlantic waters and Caribbean passages through late Sunday,” the NWS said. In addition, dangerous swimming conditions, life-threating rip currents, and rough surf conditions will persist across the west, north, and east facing beaches of the islands through the rest of the weekend,” the NWS continued.
“West to northwest winds today will shift from the south to southwest on Sunday and Monday, promoting hot temperatures across the northern and western portions of Puerto Rico,” the NWS added.
Regarding the status of ports across the territory, Jaschen noted on Friday that the U.S. Coast Guard would set “Port Condition Yankee” for St. Thomas and St. John, while St. Croix ports will remain at “Port Condition X-Ray.”
On Saturday morning, Jaschen confirmed to the Source that there had not been changes to the port conditions.
According to information available online, Port Condition X-Ray indicates that gale-force winds are expected within 48 hours, while Port Condition Yankee is set when gale-force winds are predicted within 24 hours.
Rainfall associated with Hurricane Erin arrives across St. Croix, USVI, on Saturday, Aug. 16. (Source photo by Jesse Daley)
It is crucial to remember that the forecast can change very quickly. USVI residents and visitors are encouraged to continue to remain prepared. Weather information is available from the NWS, the NHC, and NOAA.
M.Lyn Arts finds inspiration for her paintings in the unique architecture and color scheme of the historic districts in the Virgin Islands. (Photo courtesy M.Lyn Arts)
M.Lyn Arts invites the community to the historic Blackbeard’s Castle from Aug. 29-31, for a three-night art exhibition, showcasing her latest paintings highlighting dynamic colors, textures, and storytelling. Running nightly from 5 p.m.to 9 p.m., the display will feature original paintings and new creative works that weave together personal experiences, cultural insights, and the complexity of human emotion.
Meg Lyn, the talented artist behind M.Lyn Arts, views this showcase as an intimate exploration of life’s complexities. “The show is an examination of the high peaks and low valleys of the human existence. A good example of this can be found in my piece ‘The Price of Paradise,’ where I use my best friend’s rent receipts as the background of the artwork. We have both shared the experience of having landlords not return our deposit when vacating our apartments, and I wanted to turn that pain and financial loss into something beautiful. Last year, I sold a similar piece and then gave the proceeds back to the person whose receipts I used. It is my way of reclaiming something that was unfairly taken,” explains M.Lyn Arts.
Cultural symbols and icons are often used to convey deeper messaging in M.Lyn Arts’ work. (Photo courtesy M.Lyn Arts)
For M.Lyn Arts, the creative process is compounded, sometimes beginning with the first few layers of the canvas with a mood that is symbolized through a multi-textured approach, often including elements of gold and copper leaf, organic materials, and spray paint. Once the background is developed, the subject of the painting takes shape. “Inspiration for my work comes in different ways; sometimes it’s a brightly colored building in the midst of chaos, and sometimes it’s a personal revolution I need to convey. Inspiration comes in unlikely places, most often from a quote, a person, an expression. All my art has a deeper meaning, or it’s not worth painting,” says M.Lyn Arts.
Life in the Virgin Islands has played an essential role in the evolution of M.Lyn Arts. Though growing up in New Jersey, summers were spent on St. Thomas with her grandparents. “I’ve lived here consecutively since 2011, and my art would not be what it is today without the influence of my Virgin Islands community. There is something special about being enveloped in the natural world every day and getting to use inspiration from this beauty to weave powerful stories in my art. Just as the natural world is resilient, so are the people,” says M.Lyn Arts.
The Zemi, a revered deity by the Taino people, is featured on a multicolored backdrop. (Photo courtesy M.Lyn Arts)
“Eight years ago, I realized that I was falling out of love with painting because my work was centered around pleasing people. Now I paint what I want, pieces that process life or make peace with it. The connection made with my community through this work is priceless,” says M.Lyn Arts.
Visitors to the show can expect to see more than just paintings. This exhibition will also feature hand-sculpted ornaments, jewelry dishes made from natural shells, miniature “emotional support monsters,” micro mosaics, incense burners, and goat skull mosaics. Opening night will also include live music, entertainment, and a handful of surprises. A free shuttle service from the Fort Christian parking lot will also be offered on opening night, Aug. 29.
“I want people to know they are not alone as they connect with my work. The mess of life is necessary because without mud, there can be no lotus,” says M.Lyn Arts.
For those unable to attend the exhibition in person, a virtual showing will take place on Aug. 29 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., offering an exclusive opportunity to view and purchase available works.
If anyone has any questions, M.Lyn Arts can be reached at mlynarts@gmail.com.
Editor’s Note: The headline of this article has been corrected to say the exhibit will be held at Blackbeard’s Castle on St. Thomas, not Bluebeard’s Castle.
Here’s a story about a guy who wrote a book about someone he knew from his childhood days, whom he never really liked. That book, called “Nether Land,” was released Aug. 11 by Tenebo Publishing Company.
Tennessee author Kem Hinton just released a book about a hometown classmate whose 2014 murder on St. John led to some startling discoveries. (Submitted photo)
Author Kem Hinton said it took nine years to write the story of his hometown neighbor, Ed Netherland. Netherland, a wealthy entrepreneur, was found murdered in a rental home on the east end of St. John in November 2014.
Twenty fourteen was an unusual year for St. John with two recorded homicides — one was James Malfetti, who was stabbed to death in Chocolate Hole in January.
That case drew persistent attention. Police investigators arrested and charged Mekel Blash for the crime. Blash pleaded guilty in March 2019.
The other homicide was Netherland’s whose death drew little attention and to this day remains unsolved.
When Netherland’s body was brought home to Tennessee, Hinton, by then a successful architect, went to the funeral to sign the condolence book but wound up staying for the service. It was then he heard a story that he said propelled him into finding out more about Netherland’s life and death.
“It’s about the two of us in high school and then in college, mainly in college. But then the rest of the book is really about him and what he did and then his murder and then, you know, some final thoughts. You know, it’s an unsolved crime and probably will never be solved …we were never friends,” Hinton said, adding that “he was incredibly smart and inventive in a lot of things, and ambitious beyond belief.”
Nether Land explores how aggressive pursuits led Netherland to accumulate a fortune by legitimate but not always welcome means. Among the more lucrative pursuits was an insurance business inherited from relatives, but details of another enterprise — a toxic waste incinerator project — was featured in a book written by Colin Crawford.
“I ordered the book, and Ed is featured in the book, but he’s not featured in a good way. He is basically sort of characterized as a very greedy developer who’s trying to bring toxic waste into counties that don’t want it,” the author said.
An environmental reporter at the time, Crawford is now dean of the William H. Bowen School of Law in Louisville. In Crawford’s book, the waste incinerator project was described as a source of hostility among those living in proposed development sites. It finally almost came to fruition in an impoverished town in Mississippi, but was quashed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Hinton said he also found out that in spite of the failed pursuit, his former classmate viewed the attempt with pride. Netherland bought copies of the book and handed them out as a marketing tool for those who wanted help pushing difficult and unpopular projects through successfully.
That, evidence of a lavish lifestyle, and what Hinton called the bizarre circumstances surrounding Netherland’s death, propelled the author of Nether Land to find out more and keep writing. With help from former St. John Tradewinds Newspaper Publisher Tom Oat and guidance from an author friend, Hinton turned what began as a short story into a tale of “high school temptation, insurance haze, stolen resolution and murder.”
With the hurricane season upon us in the territory, the Virgin Islands Police Department, in a press release, encourages citizens to sign up for VIPD Alerts for real-time pertinent safety notifications.
According to the release, the VIPD uses the Everbridge platform, and citizens can choose to opt-in to notifications for missing persons, school lockdowns, Be On the Look Out (BOLOs), wanted suspects, serious threats to the community, etc.
These alerts are optional, and notifications will only be sent to citizens who choose to submit their location and contact information. Citizens can visit https://member.everbridge.net/index/1569557143617553 to sign-up for alerts. To opt-in to alerts, citizens will need to: Submit their address along with the delivery method they choose to be alerted by (email, SMS text, phone).
People may also opt out of notifications at any time by removing their contact information. The VIPD appreciates the community’s support in being vigilant as these mass notifications are disseminated for public knowledge and awareness.
For more information, contact the VIPD’s Communication Office at (340)201-7477 or (340)513-9321.
At approximately 3:53 p.m. on Friday, a citizen contacted 911 Dispatch and reported multiple shots fired and that a male had been shot in the area of Altona 34, the Virgin Islands Police Department reported.
Officers responded to the area at the same time the male, later identified by next of kin as 32-year-old Mario Lugo Florentino, was being transported via private vehicle to Schneider Regional Medical Center for emergency medical treatment. Florentino sustained multiple gunshot wounds about his body and at 4:11 p.m., he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased by the emergency room physician, according to the police report.
His death marks the 10th homicide of 2025 on St. Thomas, and the 21st for the territory, according to the Source Homicide List.*
This case is currently being investigated by the Major Crimes Unit. Anyone having any information can contact the VIPD at (340-774-2211) or the Criminal Investigation Unit’s Major Crimes Division at 340- 714-9823 or 340-714-9829. Individuals can also contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
*The Source Homicide List is a chronological log of the homicides recorded in 2025 in the U.S. Virgin Islands, as reported by the VIPD. Cases are broken down by island. While this listing is based on VIPD reports, the Source does not include suicides or vehicular homicides in its listing, which the police and some other media do. This can lead to a discrepancy in the number of incidents reported.
All boaters should begin to make necessary preparations for Hurricane Erin.
A boat is driven ashore by the winds of Hurricane Earl in 2010. (File photo)
Boaters desiring to take the initiative are advised to relocate to the havens mentioned below. The Department of Planning and Natural Resources advises boaters to use the three-point mooring systems found in the “Survive a Hurricane” booklet, available at VITEMA.
ST. THOMAS/ST. JOHN DISTRICT:
Safe Haven – Benner Bay, Mandahl Pond, Flamingo Bay Hurricane Hole is under the Jurisdiction of the National Park Service, boaters must coordinate with the NPS on St. John for assigned mooring location, contact the Chief Ranger of Protection.
ST. CROIX DISTRICT:
Safe Haven – Salt-River
1. Initial entry into the havens will be on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Enforcement officers will be available to assist boaters in maintaining an organized entry and site location for vessels or to resolve difficult situations.
2. Boaters will return to regular moorings once new bulletin is issued:
However:
o Hurricane anchors can remain for the entire Hurricane season.
o Vessels leaving anchors in the haven will use one mooring ball attached to hurricane anchor line marked with vessels registration number.
o During additional storms, vessels may return to initial location marked by mooring ball displaying vesselsregistration number.
o Vessels may not anchor in or obstruct navigational channel in Benner Bay or Salt-River.
o NO vessels are allowed at Krause Lagoon or its channel, on St. Croix. This area is designated a Homeland Security Zone.
3. BOATERS SHOULD NOT REMAIN ON-BOARD THEIR VESSELS DURING A STORM. LAND BASED SHELTERS ARE AVAILABLE, CONTACT VITEMA.
4. After the hurricane season is “deemed over”, all hurricane anchors and gear must be removed.
5. Securing vessels to nearby trees will be done ONLY when necessary and by utilizing proper chaffing material on all lines. Lines must be removed immediately after the storm.
6. Communication with boaters will be via press release or V.I. Radio on Marine channel 16.
7. After the Storm, owners of vessels which have sunk or washed ashore, MUST notify the Department of Planning and Natural Resources with the vessels location (GPS) and an estimated time when the owner will salvage his/her vessel. Vessel owners are responsible for removing wrecked vessels.
Moreover, DPNR advises ALL CONTRACTORS, DEVELOPERS, AND HOME BUILDERS to immediately maintain and implement additional erosion and sediment control practices at all areas where property is cleared, graded, filled, or otherwise disturbed.
Please take this opportunity to visually locate areas that may need additional erosion and sediment control measures. Measures include, but are not limited to the following:
• Preservation of natural vegetation
• Drainage Swales / Diversions
• Temporary & Permanent Seeding
• Soil Sealers / Binders
• Erosion Control Mats
• Soil Retaining Walls
• Construction Entrances / Exits
• Silt Fencing
• Sediment Traps
• Mulches, Mats & Geotextiles
It is also advised that all construction materials and equipment be removed from sites or be properly secured. This includes all items likely to become airborne objects that may cause damage to your property or adjacent parcels.
Commissioner Jean-Pierre Oriol also reminds residents with wind turbines installed on their property to lower their towers before the impending storm and ensure that the perimeter designated as the setback from the property line is cleared of any structures or buildings that may be damaged with the potential of becoming airborne debris.
To report any areas of concern, contact the Division of Environmental Enforcement at 774-3320 or 773-5774.
Marjorie Drummond-Moorehead, of Catherine’s Rest, passed away on July 18. She was 67 years old.
Marjorie Drummond-Moorehead
She was preceded in death by her father, Earl A. Drummond; her mother, Mildred M. Drummond; brothers, Ernie R. Drummond, Ronald C. Drummond, Earl A Drummond Jr.; brother-in-law, Lauritz Moorehead.
She is survived by her husband, Hugo L. Moorehead Jr.; brothers, Aubrey L. Drummond; sisters, Lilie M. Kale, Dawn A. Drummond; children, LeTania C. Drummond, Owen L. (Tikesha) Moorehead, Marjorie A. Moorehead, Hugo L. Moorehead III; adopted children, Patrice James and Charles Moorehead; grandchildren: Journee M. Moorehead, Olivia L. Moorehead, Orianna L. Moorehead; brothers-in-law, Roderick Moorehead, Kent Moorehead, Randy Moorehead; sisters-in-law: Claudette Drummond, Carmen M. Mills, Frailine L. Moorehead; nieces and nephews: Osei Xavier, Kobe Xavier, Jovan Drummond, Jovina Drummond, Jo-Ann Benjamin, Jovianna Drummond, Ernie Drummond Jr., Ronald Drummond Jr., Christy Garrett, Aubrey Drummond Jr., Jihan Jackson, Jermaine Johannes, Tria Johannes, Jarrell Johannes, and many more too numerous to mention; cousins, Jessica Cornelius, Torey Vaughn, Dawn Sewer, Linella Edwards, Dranella Evans, Judy Andrews, Paul Yarwood, Elroy Yarwood, Leona Samuel, Rita Watson, Eleanor Mason, Bernell Gould, Elroy Bates Sr. and many more too numerous to mention; special friends and family, Laurel Jacobs and family, Debra Rogers and family, Debra Hendrickson and family, Averil George and family, Bodil Simmonds and family, Helen Spencer and family, Chester Benjamin and family, Marvin Benjamin and family, Jane Bolling and family, Kevin Hendricks and family, Evelyn Bascombe and family, Henry Armstrong and family, Montgomery Jones, Angel Sylvain and family, Ernestine Canton and family, Lillian Jeffers and family, Darwin Simmonds, Victor Rojas, Hazel Mitchell, Mrs. Matthews and family, Mrs. Davis and family, Mrs. Hamilton and family and many more too numerous to mention.
Funeral service will be held on Aug. 21 at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Viewing will begin at 9 a.m., and the service will start at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in the veterans section of Kingshill Cemetery.
Professional services entrusted to James Memorial Funeral Home, Inc.
It is with profound sadness and a heavy heart that the family of Amika LaTisha Henneman announces her transition from this earthly realm on Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025, after 44 years of productive and positive living.
Amika LaTisha Henneman
She was preceded in death by her brother Ajahi Henneman, grandfathers Antonio Henneman and Hugo Joseph, Jr., aunts Edna Henneman & Claire Henneman-Trotman, uncle Myron “Buddy” Henneman, great-grand parents: Freda Blyden-Vialet, Louis Vialet, Mary Louise Walters-Burke, Hans Henneman, Inocencia Almestica, Juan Alomar, Leonie Fredericks-Joseph, and Hugo Joseph, Sr., great aunts Eurice Joseph-Johnson, Maria Alomar-Rivera, Shirley Vialet-Adams, Monica “Abigail” George, great uncles Elcon Joseph, Ari Arri , Peter Morales, Juanito “Doca” Alomal, and Richard Vialet, cousins Ka’Riise Marie Donovan-McKie, Kareem Henneman, Rapheal Creque, and Duane “Blinky” Joseph.
Amika legacy lives on through her parents Lorraine Joseph and Audi Henneman, stepmother Adelia “Queenie” Henneman, sons Akijah Estridge, Ajani Blyden, and Kareem Turnquest, Jr., siblings Akia and Akai Henneman, significant other DeShaun Halliday, nephews Amir Henneman and A’Moy Leycock, grandmothers Doris Henneman and Maria “Dongo” Alomar, sister-cousins Neressa Forde (Ian Forde), Monique Leycock, and Alani Henneman
aunts: Laurel Joseph-Rodgers (Errol Rodgers), Maria Padilla-Williams (Holton Williams), Desiree Kimble (Antony Kimble), Tonia D. Brooks, Desiree Joseph-Allen (Anthony Allen), Joyce Henneman Martin (Joel Martin), Debra Henneman Smith (James Smith), and Carol O’Bryan Henneman, uncles: Roy A. Henneman (Avril O’Reilly Henneman), Stanley “Papi” Smith, and Lemuel “Rasta” Isaac, great aunts LaVerne Wells-Joseph, Juanita Alomar Griffith (Franklin Griffith), Ilva Vialet Benjamin, and Elsa McBean, great uncles: Alaric “Ala” Joseph (Ezra Bastien-Joseph), Jose “German” Rojas (Juanita Rojas), Jose “Tito” Alomal, Roy, Louis, and Jacques Vialet.
To cherish her memories, she left behind her god parents Colleen Benjamin Freeman, Lorna L. Thomas, Cyril “CB” Benjamin, Gene “Gennie” Smith, nieces in love: A’Myia Greaves, A’Bria Roberts, Shanique Bell, Morgan Joseph, Iylianna Todman, Ananka Milligan, Makynzi McKie, Zya’Nel McKie-Carty (Ezra Carty), Annakiya McKie, Jahz and Jess Warner, Tinayah O’Neil, Jenee, Kaleigh Richardson, Jeanique & Jenae “Besh” Arnold, nephews in love Ian Forde, Jr., Iyzhaeh Todman, Malik “MJ” Hodge, Jamal & Josh Warner, Kendall Robles, Kyree McKie, and Elijah McKie, cousins La’Ron Henry, Keisha Padilla-Smith (Mark Smith), Warren and Diana Hunt, Andrew Nibbs, Metrifa Williams Okatahi (Avani Okatahi), Erykah Pinkett, Donte Roumo, Kaila Thomas, I-Abubakar “Kalfani”, Sr., Serwa, and James Edwards, Zameeka, Lisimba, and Troy Allen, Royce Creque, Jonelle Martin Holmes, Marlo Henneman Crossley (Orville A. Crossley), Shane and Ronice Henneman, Risha Henneman Holmes (Russell Holmes), Mia Trotman Samuel, Tiffany James (John “Iyah” James), Ashiel Smith (La’Toya Smith), Camille Smith, special cousins: Tishelle & Trinelle Payne, Shenika Dowe-Serrano, Shawn Dowe, Chelsea Lewis, Jama Joseph (Ingrid Joseph), Jaro Joseph (Miranda Joseph), Maleya, Starrein, and Kimberly Joseph, Sh’reen Arri, Ha’neen Arri, Tyrell Steele, Tanae Yusuff, Re’Kai, Mekayla, and Monet Creque, Chanice Percival (Joran “Sam” Percival), Joran “Sammy” Percival, Jr., Roxanna Telsey, Vernon James, Kesi Petersen, Khalid Gerard, Chatel Anthony, Elysa McBean, Apryl Vialet Henry (Torian Henry), Kesha Vialet, Tiffany Smith-Todman (Jamal Todman), Lawrencia Larsen, Carmen Y. Williams and Family Loius “Specta” Williams & Family, Nicole Hughes & Family, Jeanette “Sherry” Romney, and Patrica “Bumby” Samuel & Family.
Amika had many other loved ones too numerous to mention including Fredericks, Joseph, Rhymer, Wallace, Williams, Donastrog, Vialet, Blyden, and Wells Families.
Viewing will be held Friday, Aug. 29, from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Memorial Moravian Church with service at 10am. The family requests that anyone attending to come as you please. NO MEMORIAL T-SHIRTS.
Persons unable to attend may view the service livestream at www.facebook.com/memorialmoravianchurch or https://www.youtube.com/memorialmoravianchurch
Funeral arrangements are under the care of Turnbull’s Funeral Home and Crematory Service.
