Laura Bea Bates
February 12, 1947 - February 28, 2019
Laura B. Bates of Ahoskie, NC departed this life on Feb. 28, 2019 at Beth Israel Hospital in Newark, NJ. A native of Bertie Co., NC she was born on February 12, 1947 to the late Clarence Ruffin and Hattie Early Ruffin. She was a homemaker. She leaves to cherish her memories: (4) sons, Charles Smallwood of Newark, NJ, Steven Bates of PA, Joseph Bates of Newark, NJ and Noah Smallwood of New Haven, CT; (11) grandchildren; (1) aunt, Vertis Watson; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Laura B. Bates of Ahoskie, NC departed this life on Feb. 28, 2019 at Beth Israel Hospital in Newark, NJ. A native of Bertie Co., NC she was born on February 12, 1947 to the late Clarence Ruffin and Hattie Early Ruffin. She was a homemaker. She... View Obituary & Service Information