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Robert Spratley, 62, of Norfolk, Passed Away
Robert Spratley, 62, of Norfolk, passed away on April 23, 2024, in Norfolk, Virginia.
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Obituary: Louis “Lou” Vannostrand, 63, Norfolk, died April 23, 2025
Louis Leonard “Lou” Vannostrand, 63, a lifelong resident of Hampton Roads, passed away April 23, 2025, in Norfolk, Virginia. Known for his cooking and…
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Richard “Rick” Westbrook, 56, VA Beach, Bayville’s heart, passed Apr 23
Richard “Rick” Evans Westbrook, 56, of Virginia Beach, died April 23, 2025. Born January 13, 1969, he was known for his warmth and positive…
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Dream Catchers’ Operation Mount Up uses horses to help veterans with PTSD
Dream Catchers therapeutic riding center in Toano offers equine-assisted services. The center helps children and adults facing physical, mental, and emotional challenges. Operation Mount…
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Theresa Ann Wood, 63, of Virginia Beach, dies April 22, 2025
Theresa Ann Wood, 63, of Virginia Beach, passed away on April 22, 2025. Born January 31, 1962, she was a free spirit who loved…
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Dena Nicole Harris, 45, of Virginia Beach dies in tragic accident
Dena Nicole Harris, 45, of Virginia Beach died recently following a tragic accident. A lifelong resident born in Virginia Beach, she was a beloved…
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Robert Spratley, 62, of Norfolk passed away April 23, 2024
Robert Spratley, 62, of Norfolk, Virginia, passed away on April 23, 2024.
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Louis Leonard “Lou” Vannostrand, 63, of Norfolk, died April 23
Louis Leonard “Lou” Vannostrand, 63, of Norfolk, a lifelong resident of the Hampton Roads area, passed away on April 23, 2025. Born July 30,…
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Richard “Rick” Westbrook, 56, of Virginia Beach passed April 23, 2025.
Richard “Rick” Evans Westbrook, 56, of Virginia Beach, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2025, after facing ALS. Born January 13, 1969, he was…
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Theresa Ann Wood, 63, of Virginia Beach, died April 22, 2025
Theresa Ann Wood, 63, of Virginia Beach passed away April 22, 2025. Born January 31, 1962, in North Carolina, she loved music, nature, animals,…
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Dena Nicole Harris, 45, Virginia Beach bartender, died tragically
Dena Nicole Harris, 45, of Virginia Beach passed away recently following a tragic accident in the city. Born in Virginia Beach on August 24,…
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Robert Spratley, 62, of Norfolk passed away April 23, 2024
Robert Spratley, 62, of Norfolk passed away on April 23, 2024, in Norfolk, Virginia.