Marta Bates Obituary

Marta Bates (Phil Campbell, Alabama) passed away on July 25, 2026. Marta, born on September 27, 1945, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Marta Bates to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Jack Hyde and Helen Louise Pierce Hyde; and her sister Patricia Hyer. She is survived by: her husband James "Shorty" Bates; her children, Donna Wells (Tim) and Darryl Bates (Karyn); her grandchildren, Brent Wells, Mark Wells, Kassie Franks (Jesse) and Regan Woodham (Bryce); and her great grandchildren, Avery Wells, Brodie Wells, Brook Wells, Jaston Franks, Emmett Franks, Cam Woodham and Rett Woodham. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, extended family members, and dear friends.