Donald Ray Yates Obituary

We bid farewell to Donald Ray Yates (Newport, Tennessee), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on September 20, 2025 at the age of 71. Donald touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Donald Ray Yates to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Blaine Yates and Evelyn Dora Yates; his daughter Letisha Yates; and his siblings, Haskell Yates, Marie Woody and Alice Henderson.

He is survived by: his wife Judy Kay Yates; his children, Loretta Darlene Yates, Brittany Marie Yates, Brandon Gage Yates, Gavin Gregory Yates, Adam Michael Yates and Aaron Yates; his foster son Gabriel Lewis; his grandchildren, Rhett Yates, Lannon Yates, Lincoln Yates, Sally Armachain, Taya Rogers and Gianna Ward; and his sister Rita Turner.

Visitation was held on Saturday, September 27th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Manes Funeral Home (363 E Main St, Newport, TN 37821). A funeral service was held on Saturday, September 27th 2025 at 6:00 PM at the Manes Funeral Home Chapel (363 E Main St, Newport, TN 37821). A burial was held on Sunday, September 28th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Piney Grove Baptist Church Cemetery (1200 Punkton Rd, Del Rio, TN 37727).