Death Notices

Vickie Yates
March 27, 1971 – December 13, 2025

Vickie Yates was born on March 27, 1971, in Shreveport, Louisiana, and passed away surrounded by her loving family on December 13, 2025.

Vickie was a devoted member of Ebenezer Church in Jonesboro, Louisiana. She faithfully served her community for 28 years as a Librarian at the Jackson Parish Library in Jonesboro, where she touched many lives through her kindness and dedication.

She was preceded in death by her father, Billy Walker; her mother, Rose Polk; and her oldest daughter, Billie Walker.

Vickie is survived by her loving husband, Jeffrey Yates; her children, Alisha Dison, Brianna Lamkin, Dylan McMillan, and wife, April; her brothers, Bobby and Billy; and her cherished grandchildren: Landon, Paige, Taylor, Kingston, Ruger, Sophie, Makinley, Sunnie, and Destiney. She is also survived by many other beloved family members and dear friends.

Following visitation on Monday, December 15, 2025, funeral services were held at Paradise Funeral Home in Jonesboro, LA on December 16, 2025 with Rev. James Lovell officiating. Burial followed at Walnut Ridge Cemetery in Hodge, Louisiana.

“Everything happens for a reason. That reason causes change. Sometimes it hurts. Sometimes it’s hard. But in the end, it’s all for the best. Never stop trusting in God and believing in His plan.”