All Obituaries

Dr. Karen Clarke Alleyne passed away peacefully on July 1, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of compassion, service, and unwavering love. A devoted physician, healer, educator, mentor, mother, and friend, Dr. Alleyne dedicated her life to caring for others. Even after retiring from her medical career, her commitment to serving her community never ended, as she continued caring for patients. Helping others was not simply her profession—it was her calling. Her life was a blessing ...

Malcolm Duane Thomas departed this life on June 27, 2026, at the tender age of 32. Though his time with us was far too short, Malcolm filled every moment with energy, laughter, and a spirit that was impossible to forget.       A proud graduate of Nansemond River High School Class of 2011, Malcolm was known for his vibrant personality and his ability to bring joy wherever he went. He had a contagious smile, a warm heart, and a gift for making others feel welcome. His ...

BJ Blanchard, 80, of Hampton, Virginia, passed away peacefully at home on June 22, 2026.   Born Betty Jo Dixon on February 13, 1946, in Louisville, KY, she graduated from Waggener High School in 1964, where she formed friendships that lasted the rest of her life. She continued her education at the University of Kentucky, graduating in 1968. After graduation, she traveled to Europe with her best friend since the second grade, Myrta Holt of Spartanburg, SC, before moving to Atlanta, GA, ...

Margaret Gwennet Whiting entered into her eternal rest on Monday, June 15, 2026 in Gloucester, Virginia.   Margaret was born on May 12, 1955, in Hampton, Virginia to the late David C. Whiting Sr, and Leanna Gulley Whiting.    Margaret received her early education in the Hampton Public School System and graduated from Kecoughtan High School In 1974. Thereafter, Margaret matriculated at Norfolk State University receiving her BS Degree in Social Work in 1978. She went on to ...

Mr.James Thomas Boone, son of the late Jimmie Pope and Lillie Mac Boone was born September 14, 1961, in Hampton, Va. He attended Hampton City Schools and was a graduate of Phoebus High School, class of 1979. He also played football and baseball. At an early age he professed his faith in Jesus Christ and joined Grays Mission Baptist Church, Hampton, VA.   James started working at an early age while attending school. He worked as a paperboy and at Fast Brothers, Peoples Drugstore, and ...

  Mr. Robert Thomas Fults, Jr., lovingly known to all as "Junior," peacefully transitioned from labor to reward, leaving behind a legacy defined by faith, family devotion, and distinguished service to his country and church. Junior began his earthly journey on December 11, 1934, in Macon, Georgia, as the second of thirteen children born to Robert T. Fults, Sr. and Florrie Olivia Green Fults. Nurtured in a loving Christian home, he received his early spiritual teachings from ...

On June 11, 2026, God called Olethia Corbin into eternal rest. Olethia was affectionately known as "Poopie." Olethia was born to Charlotte and Cleveland Corbin in Hampton, VA on May 15, 1958. She was educated in the Hampton School System. Olethia accepted Christ at an early age and attended Lincoln Park Baptist Church (now Canaan Baptist Church), Hampton, VA. She ventured out further and became a member of Empowered Believers Christian Center in Hampton, Virginia until her health ...