Franklin Yates Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Franklin Yates in Baldwyn, Mississippi, who passed away on January 6, 2023, at the age of 94, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Franklin Yates to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Frank Clayton Yates and Ruby Eaton Yates; and his wife Virginia Stout Yates. He is survived by: his children, Donald Yates (Nancy) of Jumpertown, Danny Yates of Richland, MS, Jennifer Yates (Ted Black) of Jumpertown, Janet Whiteside of Ecru, MS, Debbie Cottles (Mitchell Hayden) of Booneville, Judy Froning Cooper (Barry) of Daytona Beach, FL and Kathy Schmid (Gregg) of Escondido, CA; his brothers, Anthony Yates of Jumpertown and David Yates of Jumpertown; and his grandchildren, Emily Norris (Matt), Brandon Butler (Carley), Katie Fowler, Casey Whiteside, Jack Whiteside, Matt Whiteside, Chris Whiteside, Michael Jones, Dustin Jones, Heather Nichols (Lynn), David Cooper (Lauren), Matthew Schmid (Ann Marie) and Brian Schmid (Brittany). He is also survived by several great-grandchildren.