Ronald Wayne Bates

59 year old Ronald Wayne Bates of Smithville died Tuesday, July 12 at his residence. He was an employee of Kingston Timer. A memorial service will be held Saturday, July 23 at 2:00 p.m. at the Sink Creek Baptist Church. Kenneth Johnson will officiate. Visitation will be Saturday from noon until the service at 2:00 p.m. He was preceded in death by parents, Homer Lee and Juanita Johnson Bates; and two sisters, Sharon Whiteworth and Kay Pack. Survivors include his wife, Vickie Bates of Smithville. A daughter, Angel and husband Charles Burrage, III of Smithville. A grandson, William Cody Burrage of Smithville. Two brothers, Tony Bates and Kenny Bates both of Smithville. Two sisters, Thelma Martin and Janet Hawker both of Smithville. Father-in-law, Jack Judkins of Smithville. Sisters-in-law, Karen Pollard of Sparta, Janice Evins of Georgia and Melissa Ward of Smithville. A brother-in-law, Randy Judkins of Smithville. The family asks that donations be made, in lieu of flowers, to DeKalb Funeral Chapel to help with funeral expenses.