Morrison Horsford, aka “Lion”, passed away on Sept. 3. He was 66 years old.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Gwendolyn Horsford; father, Samuel Horsford; brothers, Ickford, Kensley & Wilbert Marsh, Kenroy Horsford; niece, Sharana Concepcion.

He is survived by his daughters, Teashearn Techiera, Zakiya Techiera; sons, Malachi Horsford, Aleem Techeira; grandchildren, Nadeem, Milayah, Nalijah Davis; sisters, Stehanie Walker, Gean Horsford, Janice Zamudio, Carol Heyward Nicholas, Marilyn (Bernice) Jones; brothers, Novelle Carbon, Bobby Horsford; nieces, Bernadette Cupid, Valarie Gillard Violet, Jessica Horsford, Sandra Samuel, Shavine Montano, Karen, Andrea, Shenel, Tracy Marsh; nephews, Victorino Concepcion, Emile& Carl Heywood, Reginal, Terrol, Sean Marsh, Miguel Alomar, Lamar, Corey, Devoghn Jones, Jecorey Marsh, Richard Carbon; great nieces, Sherisa Warren, Shelisa, Amelia, Sasha; great nephews, Jamal Theodule, LaMar, Ortis, Noah, Norman Jr, Kensley Cupid, Akeem Warren, Brent, Saleem, Delano George, Devoi, Tyler, Emile (Milo) Jr, Elijah; aunts, Jean Burton + Family, Cortinella Morris + Family; brothers-in-law, Ralston Nicholas, Anthony Jones, Pablo Zamudio; sister-in-law, Monica Horsford; godchildren, Shaneka Pennyfeather- Armstrong; cousins and other relatives, Dawn Tonge +Family, Candice, Leona Challenger, Tonge family, Horsford family, Marsh Family, McIntosh Family, Barnard Family; special friends, Zoro +Family, Cirgie Bell, Jinger, Karo, Cinty, Kennedy, Naco, Sica, Shanty, Jojo, Angel’s Charm, Dj Kriss, Esther Williams+ Family, Daphne Edwards+ Family, Bernadette, Alicia, and entire Bingo Family, Coconuts, A+L, Starlight (Party Bingo), Tail End, Angels, Area Code; other precious family and friends too numerous to mention.

Funeral service will be held on Sept. 27, at Calvary Baptist Church (Upper Love). Viewing will begin at 10 a.m., and the service will start at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at Frederiksted Cemetery.

Professional services entrusted to James Memorial Funeral Home, Inc.

It is with profound sadness that the family of Jeavon Hilary Sasso announces his passing on Sept. 10, 2025.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Merle C. Sasso, his sister, Jo-Anne Hansby-Mendence, Grandfathers, Edmund Sasso, Thomas Francis and Louis Industrious; Grandmothers, Claris Sasso and Pearl Industrious; Uncles, Dexter Sasso and Calvin Industrious; Cousins, Lenea Industrious and Jalique Sasso; Godmother, Ellamay James.  

He is survived by his two children, Jaheim Sasso and Jeala-Monee’ Sasso. Father and Stepmother, Hilary Sasso and Shoran D. Caines-Sasso; Brother and Sister-in-law, Chester Benjamin and Denise Benjamin; Life-Partner, Nicole M. Friday; Uncles: Edwin Clark, Louis Industrious, Jr., Claude and James Sasso; Aunts: Myrna P. V. George, Claudette Industrious White, Clacier Industrious, Claris Industrious, Alicia Francis, Vida Ireland, Myrna and Lena Sasso; Aunts-in-law: Judith Industrious, Doris Industrious, Theresa Clark, Risa Andrew-Sasso, Karla Hampton-Sasso; Uncle-in-law, Vernon White Sr.; Great Aunts: Icena Carty, Constancia Turnbull; Great Uncles: Larry Pond, Adolbert Turnbull, Aubrey Turnbull, Leslie Turnbull, Ray Turnbull, Thomas Turnbull; Nieces and Nephews, Anthony Frazer, Sr., Shaquille Richardson, Starlene Nurse, Pierre Nurse, Dominique Brennan, Domonique Grant, Chester Benjamin, III, Davon Ferguson, ZiNier Bryant; Godsons, K’ing Marley Christopher, J’Sai Inniss and David Lawrence; Cousins: Lyle Sasso, Jelani Sasso, Kassandra Sasso, Gladys Ireland, Maxine Sasso, Tyshel Carr, Dynel Sasso, Latrel Sasso, Shawnique Clark Bryant, Chinere Industrious Charles, Doesha Clarke, Halik Clark, Marvin George Jr., Myrshem H. R. George, Anisha Industrious, Ashauna Industrious, Claude Industrious, Djonnai Industrious, Louis Industrious, III, Lovelle Industrious, Nichole Industrious, Shaneil Industrious, Shenika Industrious, Julius Jeffrey, Lamar Jeffrey, Shenell Quailey, Dawn Samuel, Porsha Samuel, Autum White Walters, and Vernon White, Jr.; God Parents, Noreen Bryan and Vincent Selkridge. Special Friends, Davidson Lawrence, Shanicqua Harris, Mahal Knight, Kai Frett, Cary Victoria and Acia Brathwaite; Band Brothers: Tafarai Francis, Jahqueil Lynch, Eric Tavernier, Kamal Tyson. Other relatives, The Sasso, Gumbs, Petty, Lake, Horsford, Mussington, Rogers, Webster, Bryson and Elliot families, Inez Hodge and family and other families and friends too numerous to mention.

Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, Oct. 4, at the Blyden Memorial Chapel. Viewing starts at 8 a.m., with the service following at 12 noon. Interment: Western Cemetery III

Arrangements Entrusted to Turnbull’s Funeral Home & Crematory Services