Our Staff
Bill Yates
“I’m excited about working with Tom and his sons, they are like family to me and I know that they will continue serving the people of our community the way I’d want them to be served.”
Bill Yates, known to many as "Billy," was born and raised in Fort Pierce, Florida. He grew up in the funeral business. He worked with his father, Joe Yates, until his death in 1965. Bill Yates graduated from Dan McCarty High School in 1962
and from Miami-Dade in Mortuary Science Program in 1967. He was past president and member of Emergency Medical Services Board from 1983 – 1990. Bill was president of the Tri-County Funeral Directors Association in 1976-1977. He is a
member of Amara Shrine, Fort Pierce Shrine Club, Fort Pierce Lodge #87 F&AM, Fort Pierce York Rite Bodies.
He and his wife, Betsy, have been married for over 40 years. When he is not helping families, Bill enjoys fishing, hunting, and collecting coins.
Thomas Conway, Sr.
“When Bill gave me the opportunity to work with him, I was truly honored. Just like Bill, my family’s legacy has been about helping people and I hope to blend the heritage of the Yates family into my own.”
Tom Conway, Sr. has been licensed as a funeral director for almost 30 years and is a fourth generation funeral director. Working most of his career for his own family’s funeral home, in 2003 Tom moved on and purchased the Bass Okeechobee Funeral Home, located in Okeechobee, Florida.
Tom is married to Lisa and they together have seven children, two of whom are now entering the funeral service as fifth generation funeral directors.
Paul R. Mitchell
Paul R. Mitchell, Licensed Funeral Director in Florida for 37 years, owner and partner with Thomas G. Conway Sr. for the past six years. Paul sits on the board of the Florida Funeral Directors Association, where he is co-chairman of the Legislative committee. His passion is serving people and he is actively involved with community volunteer organizations.
He is married and has three step-children and four grandchildren.
Beth Yates Jefferson
Beth grew up in Fort Pierce, and graduated from John Carroll High School. She graduated from Florida State University with a B.S. in International Affairs, and the Monterey Institute of International Studies with a MBA focusing on Russian. Beth returned home to help her dad, Bill.
Beth is married to Tom Jefferson and resides in Fort Pierce.
