Richard Joe Bates

Richard Joe Bates, 59, of Sheridan, Ark. died Friday. Survivors: wife, Sandra; daughters, Mishey (Josh) Brown, Cindy (Paul) Wylie, Lisa (David) Walters; sons, Ryan Bates, David (Angel) Gilbert, and John (Terri) Harris; sister, Mary Faye Bulla; 17 grandchildren. Funeral: 10 a.m., Tuesday, Chapel. Visitation: Monday, 6-8 p.m. Arrangements by Memorial Gardens Funeral Home of Sheridan (870) 942-1306. www.memorialgardenssheridan.com.