Gary Wayne Yates Obituary
The passing of Gary Wayne Yates of Nixa, Missouri leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on May 27, 2025 at the age of 69. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Gary Wayne Yates or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Charles Lee Yates and Eunice Jane Yates (Farmer); his sisters, Charlene McDaniel, Sarah Biles, Connie Yates Brown and Sherry Vaughan; and his nephew Kevin Yates.
He is survived by: his wife Cindy Yates; his children, Shayla Yates of Springfield and Maddy Scanio (Danny) of Springfield; his grandchildren, Layla Morton, Leah Morton, Ariyah Morton, Brooks Scanio and Graham Scanio; his brother Bill Yates (Sue); his brothers-in-law, Bob McDaniel, Larry Biles and Mike Vaughan; and his nieces and nephews, Kristi Montague, Susie McDaniel Huffman, Roberta McDaniel Dias, Beth McDaniel, Brian Biles, Tracey Biles, Jessica Vaughan and Nicholas Vaughan.
Visitation was held on Friday, May 30th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Knell Mortuary (308 W Chestnut St, Carthage, MO 64836). A funeral service was held on Saturday, May 31st 2025 at 1:00 PM at the same location.
