Anthony Ladell Oates , 61, of Greenwood, MS, died Friday, August 21, 2020 at his residence. There will be a private service at a later date.

Mr. Oates was born February 9, 1959 in Tallahatchie County to the late Jarvis Ladell Oates and Catherine Beatrice Kines Oates. He previously worked as a machinist for Purnell Repair.

He is survived by his sister, Gayle Williams of Greenwood, MS, and his brother, Gene Peterson of Carrollton, MS.

Williams & Lord Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.