Denvil “Lee” Yates, 82, Rochester, and formerly of Pierceton, passed away Oct. 5, 2014, at 11:30 a.m. in Rochester. He was born Aug. 29, 1932, to Thomas Sherman and Katie Spencer Yates in Prestonsburg, Ky. On Dec. 30, 1955, he married Mary Louise Meade, who died June 7, 2009. He retired in 1999 from Creighton Brothers in the poultry division. He enjoyed spending time with his family. Surviving are four daughters: Alicia Jean Miller, Pierceton; Kattie Ann Amburgy and Charlene (and spouse Jerry) Wogoman, all of Rochester; Carolyn (and spouse Arnold) Shepherd, Warsaw; a son, Arthur (and spouse Lorene) Yates, Warsaw; 15 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren. He also was preceded in death by his parents and one grandchild. Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at God’s Highway to Heaven Church, Warsaw, with Pastor Bob Brown officiating. Burial is in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw. Calling is from noon Wednesday to 10 a.m. Thursday at the church. McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel is entrusted with arrangements. ***** Memorials to Gods Highway to Heaven Church, 550 Webber, Warsaw, IN 46580. Condolences may be sent via www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com
