All Obituaries

Services will be held out of town by Jones Funeral Home, 228 S. Pleasant Valley Rd., Winchester, VA 22601, 540-662-2523

Sharon Kay Nicholson-Hooper, 66, of Virginia Beach, Virginia, peacefully passed away on July 13, 2026. Born on October 18, 1959, in Norfolk, Virginia, Sharon was the beloved daughter of Sallie Ann Nicholson and the late George Robertson. Growing up in the area, she built a life filled with connection, meaning, and dedication to those she loved. Sharon was a sweet, gentle soul with a warm, beautiful spirit. She walked through life with an inspiring combination of strength, resilience, and ...

In loving memory of Fernanda Freyre, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. A beautiful soul who touched countless lives with her kindness, strength, and unwavering love. She was the heart of our family— our foundation, our comfort, and our greatest blessing. Fernanda's love was unconditional. Her presence was a gift. Her legacy will live on in every life she nurtured, every lesson she taught, and every memory we hold close to our ...

IN LOVING MEMORY OF Dr. Marvin Maurice Trotman, Sr. “Marvelous Marv” • “Rags” A Legendary Athlete, Coach, Mentor, Educator, Entrepreneur, Public Servant, & Family Patriarch August 20, 1938 -  July 8, 2026 With profound love, gratitude, and reverence, we celebrate the extraordinary life and enduring legacy of Dr. Marvin Maurice Trotman, Sr., affectionately known to many as “Marvelous Marv” and “Rags.” Dr. Trotman did not ...

Curtis Bernard Merriwther, 68, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. Curtis was born on July 23, 1957, in Virginia Beach, Virginia to the late Gordon “Cid” Merriwether and Corine H. Merriwether. He attended Virginia Beach City Public Schools and worked construction jobs throughout his adult years. Curtis was a member of St. Mark AME Church. Besides his father, Curtis was predeceased by his maternal grandparents, Richard Jones and Eva Dunn; paternal grandparents, ...

Thomas Kelso Schettler, 77, entered into eternal rest on July 6, 2026. Services will be handled by Calvert Funeral Home., 201 S. Center St., Clinton, Il 61727, 217-935-3166

Barbara Ann Lewis, 73, was born on October 1, 1952 in Princess Anne County, now known as Virginia Beach Virginia, to the late James Lewis Sr. and Olivia Lewis. She was raised and educated in the Chesapeake City school system. Barbara Ann accepted Christ at an early age and became a member of Campbell’s Chape AME Church. She loved singing with her brothers, the Lewis Singers; she later formed her own group, The Eternal Truths. Her favorite song was Oh Mary Don’t You Weep. Barbara ...