All Obituaries

William Douglas (Doug) Temple of Colonial Heights, Virginia was ushered into the presence of his heavenly father on October 19, 2021. He is survived by his loving wife, Janet Temple; his children Melissa Hull (Randy), Jennifer Anastasia, and Matthew Grammer (Lori).  He is also survived by 5 grandchildren. Doug served as a military police soldier in the United States Army for 6 years.  Following his honorable discharge from the Army, he began a 33-year career in federal civil...

Clarence A. Willis 93, of Colonial Heights, passed away Sunday, October 10, 2021. Funeral services will be Private. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Colonial Heights Chapel of E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory 2033 Boulevard Colonial Heights, Virginia 23834.Online condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com

Barbara Anne Seay 61, of Petersburg Virginia, passed away Monday, October 18, 2021, at Southside Regional Medical Center.  Miss Seay, a native of South Carolina, and was the daughter of the late John Dean Seay and Cora Frances Rumfelt Seay. She was also preceded in death by her brother Johnny Lester Seay. She retired as a Hair Stylist after many years.  Barbara is survived by her long-time companion and best friend Eddie Williams Jr., of Petersburg, two nieces Tabetha Denice Seay,...

Alton “Earl” Harper, 88, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Monday, October 18, 2021. He was born on December 7, 1932 in Roanoke Rapids, N.C. to the late Hazel Dolby Hensley. He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Mary Ann Harper and his son, David Earl Harper.  Earl was a United States Navy veteran having served during the Korean War on the U.S.S. Coral Sea in 1954. He was a retired meat manager for A & P with over 40 years of service. After retirement, Earl...

Frederick A. Essig, 70, of Chester, passed away Sunday, October 17, 2021. He was born on June 30, 1951 to the late George and Claribel Essig. Mr. Essig retired from the United States Army Reserves and was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Essig. He is survived by his children, Jeremy L. Essig, Beth Schrum, and K. Damon Essig (Pam); grandchildren, Deven Niece, Reid Niece, Brooke Niece, and Jacob Essig; and siblings, Filomena Shepardson (Ray), Farrel Essig, and Forrest Essig. A graveside...

Ronald Thomas Gates, 91, joined his wife in Heaven on Sunday, October 17, 2021. Ronnie was the son of the late Ralph and Addie Gates of Oil City, Pennsylvania.  His wife of 58 years, Dallas B. Gates, Yvonne (Bonnie) Rager, beloved daughter and Christopher R. Gates, eldest grandson predeceased him. He leaves to cherish his memory his son and daughter-in-law, Keith and Patty Gates; daughter and son-in-law, Allison and Bert Krupp; grandchildren, Nicole Rager Butt (Aaron), Erica-Leigh Rager...

Everett D. Brooks Jr., 82, was reunited with his sisters and baby brother Saturday, October 16, 2021. Mr. Brooks is survived by his companion, the love of his life, Joanne Brooks; his daughters, Yolonda Crowder and husband, William, Velvet King and husband, Christopher, Tina Kumar and husband, Sonny, Cindy Williams; his grandchildren, Justin Frazier, Ryan Crowder, Alexander Barr and Ann-Garland King; three beautiful great-granddaughters, Austin Frazier, Ellora Barr, Waverly Frazier; another...

Fred Thomas Yeatts III, 66, of Chesterfield passed away on Saturday, October 16, 2021, at his residence. Born in Blackstone, Virginia on January 18, 1955, he was the son of Mary Ann Daniel Yeatts and the late Fred Thomas Yeatts Jr, and was also preceded in death by his sister, Betty Ann Jones.  Fred was a long-time resident of Petersburg before moving to Chesterfield in 1982. He retired from DuPont in February 2019 after 40 years of service, most of which was working swing shifts. ...

Ann Westmoreland Russell, 97, of Colonial Heights, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 16, 2021, with her family by her side.  Mrs. Russell was retired from Fort Lee, where she served as a supervisory writer/editor at the Quartermaster School.  She was preceded in death by two daughters, Bobbie Britton and Joi Rose.  Mrs. Russell is survived by five children, Jeannie Balch, Mark Russell (Mary Lou), Pat Kile, Annette Russell, and Paul Russell; and numerous...

Barney Kent Woodlief, 63, of Petersburg, passed away Thursday, October 14, 2021 at Bon Secours Southside Medical Center.  He was born February 27, 1958 to the late Burley McGee and Lois Hicks Woodlief, and was preceded in death by his brother, Gerald Lee Blalock. Barney is survived by two brothers, L.L. Blalock and Wade Woodlief; and numerous nieces and nephews.  A visitation will be held from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E....