(1893 – 1983) Few people have lived the fulfilled life that John F. Yarbrough knew for his ninety years. His was a life of unselfish devotion to his family, his vocation, his church, and his community. He will long be remembered by his friends and coworkers as an...
(???? - 2016) Mr. Joe Earl Yates served the Alabama Cooperative Extension System in St. Clair County for twenty-five years as a 4-H Agent and County Extension Agent. He was known as “Earl” by his family but came to be “Joe” to the youth and farmers in St. Clair...
(1933 – 2013) Rudy Paul Yates Sr. was born in Randolph County. He finished high school at Woodland, where he played football and basketball. He was active in 4-H and FFA. He served in the Navy for 5 years. Auburn University awarded him B.S. and M.S. degrees. His first...
(1918 – 1989) After an illustrious 35-year career as a Registered Nurse, Nellie Yelder still wanted to continue her service to mankind – and so she joined the Alabama Extension family as Health Educator. A native of Selma, Nellie Yelder excelled in school at a young...
(1944 – 1984) The sudden death of Lloyd Yerby took from Extension a young man of great talent and tremendous potential. Born in Berry, Alabama, on January 31, 1944, Lloyd Yerby was a leader in his small rural community. While in high school, he was active in school,...
(1920 – 1972) Because she was diligent and faithful to the task, coworkers of Annie Ruth Young made sure she would be honored in the Memorial Chapel. Born in Centre, Alabama, on February 22, 1920, Annie graduated from Cedar Bluff High School. Receiving her diploma in...