All Obituaries

Samuel Ira Grimes, Jr.   On April 10, 2021, Samuel “Sammy” Ira Grimes, Jr. departed this life at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. Sammy was born on January 26, 1946 in Norfolk, VA, the 2nd of 9 children, to Samuel and Harriet Grimes. He attended Booker T. Washington High School in Norfolk and was a United States military veteran. He served 4 years in the Navy, and over 4 years in the Air Force. He was very smart and received an Honorable Discharge from the Air...

Patricia Ann Green, 70, passed away in the comfort of her home, surrounded by loved ones on March 24, 2021. Patricia, known as “Pat” was born in Halifax, NC and raised in Suffolk, VA and Brooklyn, NY. Patricia was preceded in death by her husband David Green, son Daniel Whitmore, and parents Fannie Byrd and David Whitmore. Patricia is survived by her sister Ruhamah Baht Yisrael (Linda Byrd), children; DeBorah, Denise, and Dwight. Grandchildren; Demetrius, Javon, Leah, Mikayla,...

Mamie Toleda Stone, 77, passed away unexpectedly on March 19, 2021 in Norfolk, VA.  Mamie, fondly known as “Big Leda” was born and raised in Norfolk, VA.  She attended local schools in the area and worked as a seamstress for over 40 years before retiring from her skill.  Mamie was preceded in death by her parents Willie Spence Sr. and Mamie R. Spence, a brother George Spence, two sisters Jeanette Faulks and Katherine Spence, and daughter Toleda Spence. ...

But my servant Caleb, because he has a different spirit in him and has followed me fully, I will bring into the land where he went and his descendants shall inherit it. Numbers 14:24   Chester Nathaniel ‘Chick’ Budd, 72, of Norfolk, VA transitioned peacefully into eternal life on March 18, 2021. He graduated from Booker T. Washington High School. Chester loved the Lord and pastored several churches throughout his life and found fulfillment in giving to others, lifting...

On March 12,2021, God sent his angel to take from our mist our mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, and friend, Ethel Burfort. Ethel was born November 9, 1925 in Princess Anne County, VA to the late Norman E and Beatrice J Goodman. She was married in 1952 to the late Johnny Burfort. Ethel had very little formal education, but she learned very early about our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Her father was a renown Deacon at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. He made sure all of his children...