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  • D’Zondria Wallace

    D’Zondria Wallace

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    D’Zondria Deanternette Wallace 

    August 19, 1990 – January 30, 2021

    Saint Paul, Minnesota


    D’Zondria Deanternette Wallace, also known as “Tweety”, was born August 19, 1990, in Greenwood, Mississippi, to Mr. Charles (Melody) Chairse and Ms. Mary Wallace. D’Zondria confessed her life to Christ at an early age at Miracle Temple in Glendora, Mississippi.

    D’Zondria was educated in the West Tallahatchie District. D’Zondria was a caring and loving mother, sister, and friend. D’Zondria loved to talk on the phone. D’Zondria was outgoing, full of energy, and laughter.

    D’Zondria departed this life on Saturday, January 30, 2021. She was preceded in death by her grandmothers, Beaulah (Pam) Wallace and Julia Chairse; her grandfather, Cleotha McAtee; her aunts, Beatrice Shoemaker and Ora Mae Kelly; and her uncles, J.C. Wallace, Robert Chairse, and Bennie Lee Kelly. D’Zondria was also preceded by her children, La’Porsha and Ja’Corbie.

    She leaves behind many memories to be cherished by her father, Charles (Melody) Chairse of Greenwood, Mississippi; her mother, Mary Wallace of Memphis, Tennessee; siblings, Charles Wallace and Delfonzo Wallace of Saint Paul, Minnesota, Shunderrick Johnson of Jackson, Mississippi, DeAngelo Garcia of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Kyeuntia Wallace and Dineshia Wallace of Memphis, Tennessee; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.


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    Date of Birth

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    August 19, 1990

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    Date of Death

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    January 30, 2021

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    Location

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    Saint Paul, Minnesota

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    Cause of Death

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    Homicide

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    Who She Was

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    Her Story

    [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]D’Zondria Deanternette Wallace, also known as “Tweety”, was born August 19, 1990, in Greenwood, Mississippi, to Mr. Charles (Melody) Chairse and Ms. Mary Wallace. D’Zondria confessed her life to Christ at an early age at Miracle Temple in Glendora, Mississippi.

    D’Zondria was educated in the West Tallahatchie District. D’Zondria was a caring and loving mother, sister, and friend. D’Zondria loved to talk on the phone. D’Zondria was outgoing, full of energy, and laughter.

    D’Zondria departed this life on Saturday, January 30, 2021. She was preceded in death by her grandmothers, Beaulah (Pam) Wallace and Julia Chairse; her grandfather, Cleotha McAtee; her aunts, Beatrice Shoemaker and Ora Mae Kelly; and her uncles, J.C. Wallace, Robert Chairse, and Bennie Lee Kelly. D’Zondria was also preceded by her children, La’Porsha and Ja’Corbie.

    She leaves behind many memories to be cherished by her father, Charles (Melody) Chairse of Greenwood, Mississippi; her mother, Mary Wallace of Memphis, Tennessee; siblings, Charles Wallace and Delfonzo Wallace of Saint Paul, Minnesota, Shunderrick Johnson of Jackson, Mississippi, DeAngelo Garcia of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Kyeuntia Wallace and Dineshia Wallace of Memphis, Tennessee; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”profile-links-header”]

    Support Her Family

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    Memorials

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    Articles

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  • Laterika Taylor

    Laterika Taylor

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    Date of Birth

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    1999

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    Date of Death

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    May 23, 2021

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    Location

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    Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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    Cause of Death

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    Homicide

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    Who She Was

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    Support Her Family

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    Memorials

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    Articles

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  • Caressa Kovalcik

    Caressa Kovalcik

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    Date of Birth

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    1990

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    Date of Death

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    May 31, 2014

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    Location

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    Windber, Pennsylvania

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    Cause of Death

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    Homicide

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    Who She Was

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    Her Story

    [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Caressa M. Kovalcik, 23, of Windber, formerly of Homer City, passed away Saturday May 31, 2014 at Conemaugh Medical Center, Johnstown. She was born in 1990 in Martinsburg, WV. Caressa was adopted by Robert J. and Anne (Delier) Kovalcik on September 11, 2001. Caressa was a member of the Church of the Good Shepherd, Kent. She graduated from Saltsburg High School in 2009. Caressa was a hard worker, and loved her job as a waitress. She enjoyed music, the Pittsburgh Penguins, cookouts and spending time with her family. She was a wonderful mother, giving all of her time and energy to her children. She is survived by a son and a daughter – Denver, Jr. and Abrianna; her adopted parents; four siblings – Marc, Autumn, Bill, and Joshua Kovalcik; two grandmothers – Helen Kovalcik, and Marie-Madeleine Delier; and numerous family and friends both in the United States and Belgium. She was preceded in death by two grandfathers – Clarence Kovalcik Sr. and Jean Delier; her cousin – Chad Delier Scanlon, and an uncle – Jean-Pierre Delier.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”profile-links-header”]

    Memorials

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    Articles

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  • Brooke Slocum

    Brooke Slocum

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    Date of Birth

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    February 7, 1996

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    Date of Death

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    July 17, 2014

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    Location

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    Kent County, Michigan

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    Cause of Death

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    Homicide

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    Who She Was

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    Her Story

    [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Brooke Ann Slocum aged 18 of Saranac and her infant daughter Audi Lynn Slocum passed away unexpectedly July 17, 2014. She was born February 7, 1996 in Grand Rapid. Brooke is survived by her parents Greg and Lisa Slocum of Saranac and Deb and Doug Hotchkiss of Ionia. Brothers and Sisters Jordan Holcomb of California, Cassie Slocum of Saranac, Daltin Lafler of Ionia, Katrina Morgan of Saranac, Xavier Morgan of Saranac and Darius Morgan of Saranac. Grandparents Mike and Mary Slocum of Hastings, Kelli Reed of Newaygo, Marilyn Hotchkiss of Saranac, Dick and Pat Hotchkiss of Sidney and Randy and Kathy Simmon of Crystal Lake. Great Grandparents Lucille Slocum of Wellston and Bert Huested of Ionia. Nephews Parker and Logan Lafler. Aunts and Uncles David (Katie) Holcomb of Lake Odessa, Justin (Brooke) Slocum of Lowell, Louie Reed of Ionia, Aaron (Tonya) Reed of Ohio, Shawn (Chelsea) Reed of Crystal Lake, Laura (Andy) Felpausch of Fowler, Daniel Hall of Ionia, Trina (Charlie) Fyan of Ionia, Patricia Hall of Ionia, Monica (Wes) VanBuren of Lyons, Thomas Hall of Saranac and Lisa (Myron) Lewis of Harbor Springs. Great Aunt Dal Onan of Ionia. She was preceded in death by her grandparents David Holcomb, Dawn Holcomb, Jill Holcomb, Spencer Hall and great grandmother Tillie Knepper.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”profile-links-header”]

    Memorials

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    Articles

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  • Angel Smith

    Angel Smith

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    Date of Birth

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    1984

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    Date of Death

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    May 12, 2022

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    Location

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    Baltimore, Maryland

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    Cause of Death

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    Homicide

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    Who She Was

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    Articles

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  • Derricka Patrick

    Derricka Patrick

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    Date of Birth

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    December 26, 1992

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    Date of Death

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    January 12, 2022

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    Location

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    Chicago, Illinois

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    Cause of Death

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    Homicide

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    Who She Was

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    Memorials

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    Articles

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