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Fox Hill is grieving again, and the loved ones of Jenette “Netta” Thompson are struggling to come to terms with a loss that feels sudden, violent, and close to home.

The memories that remain make her death even harder to accept.

“I just saw you,” one friend wrote, still in disbelief. “When I got the news, I cried. My heart hurt. I just saw you Thursday… and Saturday evening.”

That sense of shock echoes.

Netta was remembered as “cool,” “down-to-earth,” and full of life.

She was killed Saturday, around 10:30 p.m. on Adderley Street in Fox Hill. According to reports, she had been sitting under a tree with several men when a former boyfriend called out to her. Moments later, she was shot and killed.

Now, friends are left with questions that have no easy answers.

“Why did he do that?” one asked.

For many, the grief is deeply personal.

“I will miss you at Fox Hill Day,” another friend shared. “You were the life of the party. It will not be the same.”

Tiska Mackey, in a post, said they had just been making plans.

“You told me you wanted to get away… that we could hang like old times,” she recalled, describing Netta as “a true friend” — more like a sister.

Others remember her generosity.

Just days before her death, Netta bought three drinks for a friend. A simple gesture that now carries weight.

“This can’t be real,” another friend wrote. “I just saw you yesterday… here today, gone today.”

In a home that should be filled with life and laughter, there is now a silence that his family cannot escape.

“The house feels empty, even though it is full,” his sister, Dakenya Lightbourne, said, carrying the weight of a loss that still does not feel real.

Kenric Strachan was only 24.

He was a father of two, with twins on the way this year, a future that his family says he was quietly preparing for. Though described as a private person, those closest to him say he was always happy, ready with a joke, always laughing.

He loved music. He loved cooking for his nephews. He loved to dress well and ride his motorcycle. And in his family, he was the last child, the one they watched grow up.

Now, they are planning his funeral.

Kenric was shot last week in the vicinity of his home on Mekel Close South in Bamboo Town. He had gone outside to retrieve baby items from his vehicle, when he was shot in the leg and side. He tried to run back inside.

He never made it.

For his family, the pain is not just emotional, but physical.

“This is making you not able to eat,” his sister said. “His mother is very weak.”

The shock has rippled beyond the home. Friends say they had just spoken to him days before, wishing him a happy birthday on March 25. Others remember seeing him riding his bike, unaware it would be the last time.

“We watched him grow up,” his family said.

Now they are left with questions, and his sister wants justice no matter how long it takes.

Grief is hanging heavy as friends and loved ones struggle to come to terms with the sudden and tragic loss of Kareem Williams, a man they say lived fully until his final moments.

Williams died on Thursday after days in hospital, following a hit-and-run incident on East Bay Street last Sunday. According to accounts, he was helping a young woman out of the front passenger seat of a vehicle when both were struck by a passing car. The driver did not stop but was caught later.

For those who knew him, the details are almost too painful to process just how he died.

A member of the Bahamas Flag Football League, Williams was remembered as both a fierce competitor and a steady presence off the field.

In a tribute, the league said his impact stretched far beyond the game.

“His presence on and off the field will never be forgotten,” the statement read, as teammates and coaches joined in mourning.

Online, the grief has been raw and unfiltered.

Calvin Spence called him a “brother,” remembering his competitive spirit.

Lorenzo Bullard’s message was shorter, heavier: “Rest in peace my son.”

Others expressed heartbreak mixed with anger at how the incident unfolded.

“People had to run him (suspect) down and cut him off until police came,” Rosmond Joseph wrote, echoing frustration that has rippled online.

Shenika Newry remembered Williams from childhood: “Just running around loving life,” she said, a memory that now feels impossibly distant. “He was loved. He has kids. I pray justice prevails.”

Serenity Terell knew him as “a loyal customer.”

Kareem was the father of two children.

Friends are remembering Geronimo Brice as a kind-hearted man whose life touched many, after he died in a tragic car crash on Wednesday.

To those who knew him, Brice will be remembered for his kindness, a man described simply as “a very decent person.”

Police said Brice was travelling north on Milo Butler Highway when his vehicle struck the median, sending the car airborne into the southbound lane, where it collided with a flatbed truck. He died at the scene.

In the hours after news of the crash spread, social media was filled with messages of disbelief and grief from friends still struggling to process the loss.

For some, Brice was family.

Miguel Johnson described him as one of his closest friends.

“One of my closest high school friends and brothers,” Johnson wrote. “Love you forever my brother.”

The two attended Aquinas College (Bahamas) together, graduating in 1996, and remained close over the years. Johnson said Brice was part of a small group of school friends who stayed connected long after graduation.

“One of my literal best friends in life who I always talk to in a group chat with a few of my closest brethren from school,” he said. “My mind feels lost right now knowing you are gone.”

Others remembered Brice for his easygoing nature and warmth.

“He was a really cool person,” one friend wrote.

“Geronimo will be missed. I so can’t believe this,” added Jasmin Shanez.

Family members also expressed their heartbreak. “Forever in my heart,” wrote relative Jade Thurston.

For some, the news was almost too difficult to accept.

“Not Geronimo Brice,” one person wrote in disbelief. Another simply responded, “Oh goodness, nooo.”

Brice was also remembered by former classmates from his time at The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, where one friend recalled long nights in dorm rooms playing video games and building friendships.

“Solid brother back then,” the post read.

Professionally, Brice worked with the Ministry of Works, where his work as an architectural professional left a lasting impression.

Shantell Braynen said he helped design the plans for her home. “He was so cool and lenient with me,” she recalled. “He tried to give me everything I wanted in my house.”

Laughter mingled with tears at Salem Union Baptist Church as family, friends, and fellow attorneys gathered to bid their final goodbyes to Romona Farquharson-Seymour, a woman remembered as both a fierce advocate and a deeply compassionate individual.

As mourners slowly passed her coffin, some paused, shaking their heads in disbelief, still struggling to accept the sudden loss of a woman whose presence once filled rooms with energy and confidence.

Farquharson-Seymour’s life was deeply rooted in the church where her funeral was held. Reared at Salem Union Baptist, she later served as attorney for the church and the Bahamas Baptist Union, using her legal training in service to her faith and community.

Senior Minister Cedric Farquharson told mourners that Farquharson-Seymour used her talents to serve both the nation and the kingdom of God, leaving a legacy of service far beyond the courtroom.

Near the front of the sanctuary, tears streamed down the face of her husband, Calvin Seymour, as friends and colleagues stood to offer tributes. Nearby, the couple’s two young daughters sat quietly, a tender reminder of the life and family she leaves behind.

Farquharson-Seymour was also an executive member of the Free National Movement, where she was known as a formidable legal mind. Party leader Michael Pintard recalled the shock that rippled through the organisation upon hearing of her unexpected death.

He described her as an attorney with “formidable skill and a sharp mind,” someone unafraid to challenge conventional thinking.

“She asked the hard questions, challenged the comfortable thinking,” Pintard said. “She spoke with clarity when others preferred caution. She didn’t sugarcoat very much. She didn’t soften the truth when circumstances required firmness.”

“She mattered to our organisation, and she mattered in the hard conversations, whether you agreed with her or not.”

For those who knew her best, however, it was Farquharson-Seymour’s warmth that defined her just as much as her intellect.

Her close friend Cathleen Hassan said she loved Romona like a sister.

Hassan recalled how the busy attorney balanced her demanding legal career with motherhood, often raising her children while working from her office.

“She was a full-time mother and a full-time lawyer,” Hassan said.

Romona’s presence, she added, had a way of transforming every room she entered.

“She brought an effervescent energy with her,” Hassan said, prompting laughter from the congregation as she fondly remembered Romona “sashaying in on her very high and sometimes inappropriate shoes.”

Yet behind the humour, Romona was deeply committed to helping others. Hassan said Farquharson-Seymour often offered legal assistance to those who could not afford it.

“She was warm-hearted and helped anyone she came into contact with,” she said. “She was ferocious, and she had a unique way of looking at issues.”

Hassan remembered a woman constantly striving to grow. “Always open to learning,” she said softly. “Always open to being better than she was.”

More than six years after the sudden and heartbreaking death of Bahamian reggae artist Davon “Mdeez” Knight stunned the nation, his widow stood in a courtroom and did something few could imagine.

She forgave.

Facing the man charged in her husband’s death, Leshann Knight looked directly at Shamano Cooper as she delivered her victim impact statement. Her voice was steady, and her words were deliberate. She told him she forgave him — and that her family extended grace.

It was about peace.

“I wanted my soul to be at peace,” she expressed, choosing release over resentment in a moment heavy with memory.

On June 21, 2019, what began as a dispute ended in tragedy. Knight, who was the landlord of a property where Cooper operated a car wash, had reportedly gone to collect outstanding rent. An altercation followed. Knight was stabbed multiple times. Despite his injuries, he attempted to drive himself to the hospital but lost consciousness behind the wheel and collided with another vehicle. He later died from those injuries.

The loss reverberated far beyond his family.

“Mdeez” was on the brink of international stardom, preparing for a 12-week, multi-country tour that would have taken him to Canada, the United States, Jamaica and several Family Islands.

His songs, including ‘Times Hard’ and ‘Ghetto Cries’, resonated with many who saw their own struggles reflected in his lyrics.

He was also a familiar face on political stages, serving as a lead entertainer at Free National Movement’s rallies during past general election seasons.

In court, Cooper apologised to Mrs Knight. After a plea agreement, his charge was reduced to manslaughter, and he now faces a 15-year sentence.

He appeared relieved when Mrs Knight told him she had already forgiven him.

For Mrs Knight, forgiveness marked the closing of a chapter and the beginning of peace.

What began as an ordinary workday ended in heartbreak for the family and friends of Kirk Young.

Those who knew Kirk describe him as cool, down-to-earth, and dependable.

A skilled mechanic by trade, he was known for his work ethic and willingness to help.

The 49-year-old husband and father of three was killed on Thursday when a forklift collapsed on him at Ports International in the area of the Airport Industrial Park. His 21-year-old son was working alongside him.

Just days earlier, he had spent Super Bowl Sunday surrounded by family, laughing, enjoying the game.

“It’s a bit unbelievable,” his sister, Jody Young, told the Tribune. “I still can’t fathom this is happening because he was perfectly fine… For this to happen is horrible.”

Friend, Tito White called him “a cool brother.”

Minique Alexandrea knew him well. She said he was “such a down-to-earth person who was always willing to help,” adding that her heart aches for his wife, who family members say is understandably distraught.

“A very focused young man… decent and loved by his family,” Imran Raheim remembered about him.

Raynet Forbes described him simply as “a darling of a gem.”

“Great guy,” said Marc Serfontein. And for Shavonne, the loss cut deeply: “Kirk, you’re one of the happiest people I know, bro. This cut deep.”

Even those who only knew him in passing say he left a lasting impression.

Glen Rigo recalled that Kirk had just purchased hydraulic parts days earlier. “No way… No man knows the day nor the hour,” he said, echoing the disbelief felt.

As loved ones struggle to process the sudden loss of a Carmichael Road couple found dead in their home, friends and family are remembering Theresa “Reasa” Edwards as a gentle, God-fearing woman whose warmth touched everyone she encountered.

Edwards, 68, and her husband, William Pearce, 78, were discovered by relatives after the couple had not been heard from for four days. Concerned family members forced entry into the home, where Edwards was found lying on a bed beneath a blanket, while Pearce was discovered slumped over a toilet. The discovery has left their loved ones reeling.

Tributes to Edwards have poured in on social media, painting a picture of a woman remembered more for her kindness.

“Such a sweet, God-fearing lady,” one friend wrote.

“Reasa was a beautiful person,” said Gwendolyn Dawkins, while Deidre Pratt remembered her as “the most wonderful person.”

Her sister, Brendaline Wilson, shared a heartbreaking reflection, revealing that the two had spoken just two weeks before their deaths.

“My dear sister, I am numbed,” Wilson wrote. “I believe I figured it out, but I hoped to be wrong.”

For many, Edwards was more than a friend. She was family. Her godchild, Anishka Wallace, struggled to put her grief into words.

“My goddie, this is unbelievable,” she wrote. “I can still hear your voice as you pulled up to the house, calling our names.”

Former colleagues and friends recalled her quiet encouragement and radiant smile. Nikita Carey, who once worked with Edwards, said she was someone who always uplifted others.

“She encouraged me every time. I will always remember your words and your beautiful smile.”

Edwards previously worked at the Meliá Resort and was known for helping care for her friend Annetta Saunders’ grandchildren, reflecting her nurturing spirit.

She married Pearce in 2018. Edwards had been living with Type 2 diabetes and had suffered a stroke one to two years ago. Pearce was battling stage four cancer and diabetes.

Police do not suspect foul play.

After 33-year-old Jarad Miller’s life was cut short, his uncle reflected on the deep conversation they had, talking about life, responsibility, purpose, and the direction he was trying to take.

It was the kind of conversation Ricardo Miller holds onto after the unthinkable happened on Thursday night.

Jarad was killed in a tragic multi-vehicle collision on Wulff Road near Kemp Road. Police say he was riding his motorcycle when it was struck head-on by a vehicle overtaking another car. The impact left him with severe head and leg injuries. He was rushed to the hospital but died later that night.

For his uncle, the loss feels sudden and deeply personal.

“We always checked in on each other,” Miller said, reflecting on the bond they shared. “We talked about real issues.”

That conversation, for Miller, now carries a weight he could not have anticipated.

News of Jarad’s death rippled quickly on social media, leaving friends, family, and even strangers shaken.

Cindy White said she did not initially realize the victim was Jarad. When she found out, the grief hit hard.

“I felt like he was family,” she said. “He was minding his own business on the road, and someone who couldn’t wait decided to overtake. That decision took his life. It’s very sad.”

Within his family, the pain is raw.

“My heart aches,” Miller said. “My oldest sister lost her son. His life was taken far too soon.”

Friends remembered Jarad as “a good guy.” Deangello Knowles recalled the many days they spent together. His aunt, Synovia Harding, described the loss as “a blow to the family.”

Pastor Samuel Cornish, who knew Jarad closely, said he was like a son.

“He just sent me a flyer,” Cornish shared. “He was proud. He had started his own car wash.”

Others remembered him simply as they first knew him, growing up, finding his way, trying to build something meaningful.

“My nephew gone too soon,” said Leonardo Deleveaux.