Stephen Bates Obituary
The memory of Stephen Bates of Louisville, Mississippi, who passed away on September 5, 2025 at the age of 65, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Roosevelt Bates and Mabel Bates; his grandchild Grandrain Bates; and his siblings, Charles E. Bates, Robert L. Bates, Samuel Bates, Travis Bates and Edna Bates.
He is survived by: his wife Verneatha Bates; his children, Steven G. Bates, Walter Bates and Dedrick D. Bates (Whitney); and his siblings, Lee Elma Bates, Charlena Ball and Roy Lee Bates. He is also survived by nieces, nephews cousins.
Visitation was held on Friday, September 12th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Beck Funeral Home- Louisville (226 North St, Louisville, MS 39339). A funeral service was held on Saturday, September 13th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Agape Baptist Church (302 Ball Dr, Louisville, MS 39339).
