Joseph Callis Yates Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Joseph Callis Yates of Winston Salem, North Carolina, who passed away on February 23, 2026, at the age of 57, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He is survived by: his parents, Joseph Richard Yates and Elizabeth Mooring Yates; his wife Melissa Cranford Yates; his children, John N. Yates, Mary Cranford Yates, Thomas H. Yates and Paul W. Yates; and his siblings, R. Brett Yates (April), Melany D. Bray, Heidi B. Yates-Akbaba, Heather R. Yates, Taryn A. Yates and Timothy N. Yates (Emily). He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers the family has asked donations be sent to: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saint Philanthropies Mission Fund at https://donate.churchofjesuschrist.org. or Trellis Supportive Care at https://www.trellissupport.org.
