Christine Fanning Bates

Christine Bates, age 93, passed away Wednesday. She was a retired teacher and widow of Bill Bates. Survivors: Daughter, Cheryl Orr (Frank) Heber Springs; sons, Wayne Bates (Kay) Murray, Ky., Milton Bates (Jerry) Adamsville, Tenn.; brother, Milton Fanning, Nashville, Tenn.; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Memorial Services Saturday, April 21, 2012,First Baptist Church in Jackson, Tenn. Visitation at 2 p.m. and services at 3 p.m. Arrangements by Family Funeral Service, Heber Sprintgs, Ark. www.dwightfamilytfuneral.com.