The Tribune

By JADE RUSSELL

Tribune Staff Reporter

jrussell@tribunemdia.net

NEBERTH Johnson, a mechanic in his 60s known for his lively spirit, was found dead near a business in Governor’s Harbour, Eleuthera, on Wednesday. Those who knew him believe he may have suffered a medical emergency.

According to reports, police were alerted to the incident shortly after 10am. Upon arriving at the scene, officers discovered the body in an advanced stage of decomposition. An autopsy will be performed to determine the cause of death.

Pastor Orlando Thompson of Global Outreach Ministries in James Cistern, Eleuthera, said yesterday he had known Johnson since childhood, as they grew up in the same settlement. Pastor Thompson fondly recalled how Johnson was always involved in the community and maintained a lively presence throughout his life.

“He was always a spirited individual, always in the community,” Pastor Thompson said. “He would sometimes go out and have a good time. But generally, his life was synonymous with auto mechanics, and he worked for several companies during his time.”

At the time of his death, Johnson was working for his brother’s construction company. He had left his construction job to provide mechanic services in Governor’s Harbour. Before he could return, he was discovered dead in the area.

Pastor Thompson believes Johnson may have suffered from a medical emergency, noting that he had not been in the best health recently.

“I visited with his brothers earlier today,” Pastor Thompson said. “They didn’t even go out to work today, just trying to process the whole ordeal.”

He continued: “They actually were working in the Governor’s Harbour area where he died, just on the outskirts and they saw all the activity. They knew that something was amiss, but not knowing that later it would be discovered that they would identify their brother as being the deceased.”

Johnson was not married and had no children.