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  • Na’Toyedre Barrow

    Na’Toyedre Barrow

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    Date of Birth

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    October 12, 1999

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    Date of Death

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    July 17, 2019

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    Location

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    Springhill, Louisiana

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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=””]Na’Toyedre LaVarrasyae Barrow made her grand entrance to the world on October 12,1999. Born to her parents Ramona Barrow and LeVarrus Thompson and welcomed by her loving family, she would soon make a mark on the lives of everyone that met her.

    “Naee” as she was affectionately called by family and friends, was reared in a loving and nurturing home. Her life was a reflection of whom she’d dedicated it to early in life, Christ Jesus. She became a member of First Baptist Church of Cullen, Louisiana under the leadership of Pastor Brian Wilson, where in her early years she was baptized and remained an active member of the youth choir.

    She attended school in northern Webster Parish, and was a member of North Webster High School Pep Squad. Though she was young and a student, her nurturing and mothering spirit were what drew others to her. Her willingness to help and show compassion towards others were only a portion of the bright, warm light she carried. She walked and lived servanthood.

    Na’Toyedre was the friend everyone desires to have – if she called you friend, she was that ‘til the end. Her calm, yet feisty, and firecracker personality made any encounter with enjoyable and worth the time.

    Her special bond with her neighbor and best friend, Jaylen Thomas, was one that others admired. She took her big sister role with him seriously, and was a strong, consistent support for his mother Danicka following his transition in 2018. Danica had a chance to give the same support and comfort to Naee during the loss of her paternal grandmother earlier this year.

    She had many things she enjoyed and loved including social media: Instagram and Facebook, watching Love and Hip Hop, Jerry Springer, hanging out with her friends, eating crawfish and Chick-a-Dilly but most importantly taking care of her son Jaiden. But nothing compared to the love she had for her family. She was employed at Taco Bell in Springhill, then Minden when she moved.[/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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  • Keona Foote

    Keona Foote

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    Date of Birth

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    July 29, 1997

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    Date of Death

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    September 13, 2020

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    Location

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    Rochester, 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=””]Keona Sade Foote, 23, departed this life on Sunday, September 13, 2020. Keona was born on July 29, 1997 in La Crosse to Flanoi Foote and Brandy Lee. She graduated form Central High School class of 2016. Keona was a free spirit, fun, loving person who loved to cook. She had a heart of gold. Her greatest joy was the birth of her daughter Miyona. The love between them shined brightly.

    Keona leaves to cherish her memory, parents Dante and Brandy Lee-Williams, Flanoi (Tiffany) Foote, siblings, Breanna (Chris) Hernandez, Danteja Williams, Akema (Calvin) Wortham, Ieshia (Trovon) Cornell, and Flanoi Foote Jr., maternal grandparents Lester and Gloria Simpson, Brenda Beauregard, paternal grandparent Doris Foote, also several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and a multitude of friends, special aunt Sabrina Beauregard and special friend Gabby Miller. She was preceded in death by her brother Demario Lee and Cousin Keyaira Williams.[/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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  • Jackie DeFoe

    Jackie DeFoe

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    Date of Birth

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    November 13, 1991

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    Date of Death

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    March 7, 2020

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    Location

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    Cloquet, 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=””]Jackie Ann Defoe, 27, and her son Kevin Lee Shabaiash Jr., 21 months, passed away at their home in Cloquet on Saturday, March 7, 2020.

    Jackie was born in Cloquet on November 13, 1992, to Garrett “Umtiz” Defoe and Tammy Sumi. She grew up on the Fond du Lac Reservation.  Jackie overcame many challenges in her young life and was still able to be a devoted mother to her children Jayden, Jamie and Kevin.

    Jackie is survived by her father Garrett “Umtiz” Defoe; Mother Tammy Sumi; sister Courtney Defoe; brothers Adam Greensky, Jamie Defoe, and Robert Dudley; and many cousins and close family.  She was preceded in death by her son Kevin Lee Shabaiash Jr., grandparents Roy Sr. and Geraldine Defoe; aunts Roberta Defoe and Cherie Davis; uncles Roy Defoe Jr., Randall Defoe, and Antione Defoe.

    Both Jackie and Kevin will be greatly missed by their family and friends and the Fond du Lac community.[/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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  • Simone Veal

    Simone Veal

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    Date of Birth

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    December 8, 1985

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    Date of Death

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    January 20, 2017

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    Location

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    Marrero, Louisiana

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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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  • Shanann Watts

    Shanann Watts

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    Date of Birth

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    Date of Death

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    Location

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    Who She Was

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    Her Story

    [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Shan’ann Cathryn Watts, 34 and daughters Bella Marie Watts, 4 & Celeste Cathryn Watts, 3 & unborn son Nico Lee of Frederick, Colorado, died on Thursday, August 16, 2018.

    Shan’ann was born January 10, 1984 in New Jersey to Frank Rzucek and Sandra Onorati Rzucek. She was our pride and joy, a true gift from God. We were so blessed to have such a joyful and wonderful daughter whose beauty was that of a doll.

    Bella was born December 17, 2013 in Colorado. Shan’ann was so excited to have her first baby girl. She spent every minute thanking God and taking care of her precious gift that the Lord had blessed her with. How she loved and cherished her.

    Celeste was born July 17, 2015 in Colorado. Oh how Shan’ann was so excited to be able to have another child because of her battle with Lupus. She was determined to stay healthy and with her love for her Celeste, every moment with her was a blessing.

    Shan’ann wanted one more child praying for a baby boy. She named him Nico Lee. With the anticipation of her son to join them she knew he would be loved by his sisters and family.[/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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  • Laura Wallen

    Laura Wallen

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    Date of Birth

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    February 10, 1986

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    Date of Death

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    September 03, 2017

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    Damascus, Maryland

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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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