R.L. Yates, 59

A construction worker, he was the son of Robert Franklin and Hallie Wheeler Yates; and was preceded in death by his wife, Norma Jean Yates; and brother, Ray Deen Priest.

He is survived by daughters, Vickie and Cynthia Yates of Rock Island; Robert Lee, Jimmy Lynn and Marcus Yates, all of McMinnville, nine grandchildren and sister, Doris Priest of McMinnville.

Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at Walling Cemetery in Van Buren County.

High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Southern Standard

(McMinnville, Tenn.) Aug. 30, 2006