All Obituaries

William L. "Willie" Cole was born August 21, 1947 in Gray, Ky. and passed away May16, 2022 at Quality Care in Lebanon. Willie was preceded in death by his grandparents that raised him, Will and Mae Frost, his Parents Harold Cole and Annabelle Stanley and his sister, Joann Stone. Willie is survived by his wife of 39 years, Deborah Goss Cole, his children, Tasha (Philip) Waggoner, Derrick Johnson (Kim Cantrell), Sheri Ford, Jerry (Margo) Cole, Toni Cole and Christy Lawson. He is...

80-year-old Charles Bethel Williams of Alexandria passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday. Charles was born October 10, 1941 to the late J.B. and Haley Williams. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Mike Williams. Charles was a devoted family man and loved spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren, who all affectionately called him “Papa”. He was a devoted Christian and a member of First Baptist Church of Alexandria. He was...

Beloved Husband, Father and Friend, Correll "Pee Wee" Claude Shepherd was born April 4, 1967, in Gouverne, New York to Norma J. Wilmet and Claude Shepherd and departed this life on Feb. 10, 2022, at his residence. He was blessed to have 3 brothers and 2 sisters, Kenny, Joseph and Claude (Hoagie) Shepherd, Robin (Bob) Roberts and an infant sister who passed 30 minutes after birth. He is also survived by his 3 sons, Cory (Rebecca) Shepherd, Kenneth Shepherd and preceded by his...

David Bruce Scott was born Feb. 7, 1966, in Nashville, TN. and departed this life Jan. 20, 2022, at Summit Hospital. Bruce was a warehouse supervisor for Macy's. Bruce was preceded in death by his Parents, David D. Scott and Anna Elizabeth Hale and his very special aunt, Daisy Alexander. His survivors include son and daughter-in-law, Justin and Amber, Stepdaughter, Sierra, Sister, Beverly and her Husband John, Nieces and Nephews, Derek, Blakely (Tony), Jordan (Corey), Great...

73-year-old David Navarro of Alexandria passed away Jan. 4, 2022 at his residence surrounded by family and friends. He was an Army Vietnam veteran of 25th infantry, 3/4 Calvery, B Troop during 1968-1969 with 2 Bronze Star Medals for Heroic service in a combat zone. Mr. Navarro was born October 7,1948 in Sata Maria, California to his parents, Robert and Alice Navarro. He is preceded in death by his father, Robert Navarro, Brother, Robert Navarro Jr and his sister, Sandy Black....

82-year-old Benny (Ben) Walker Close of Dowelltown, co-owner of Close and Paschal Auction and Realty passed away Saturday at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital. He was a US Air Force veteran. The funeral will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Chapel of Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria. Burial will be in Hillview Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday from 12 noon until 8 p.m. and Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alton B. Close and Lilly Grace...

86-year-old Charles Reed Crook of Alexandria died Friday at NHC Healthcare Center. He was a DeKalb County native and a member of the New Hope Baptist Church. The funeral will be Monday at 1 p.m. at the chapel of Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria. Ronnie Smith and Ricky Scruggs will officiate, and burial will be in the Dismal Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday from 4-8 p.m. and Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Crook was preceded in death by his parents, Willy Crook and...

Randall Scott Curtis was born March 15, 1962 in Lebanon, Tn. and departed this life in Arkansas. He was a carpenter and worked construction most of his life. He was preceded in death by his brother, Donald Hudson Curtis, his grandparents, Ova J. and Marguerie Curtis and JC and Sammie Mathis and brother-in-law, Larry Dale Martin. He is survived by his Parents, Billy and Bobbie Curtis of Liberty, his Children, Kandy Carmelita Curtis of Lebanon and Kasey Elaine (Jeffery)...

Mr. Gayle Cripps was born July 20, 1949 and departed this life October 26, 2021 at his daughter's residence, surrounded by his loving family. He was a Baptist and owned and operated his company, Cripps Construction for many years. He served two tours of duty with US Navy in vietnam, he was also a member of The carpenters union and a former member of VFW. Gayle was preceded in death by his Grandparents, Horace, Rosa Mai Scott Vickers and Troy Sr, Myrtle Mai Jones...

Branger was born December 4, 1990 in Davidson County, TN. and departed this life at the age of 30 on September 29, 2021. He was a Quality Inspector at Lochinvar in Lebanon and a member of New Middleton Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Jack and Aundra Hale and Claude and Glenda Ingram. Branger is survived by his wife, Alexandra Dolby Ingram. His children, Jack Howard Ingram and Adeline Lynn Ingram. His mother, Carmellia Hale Ingram. His father, Martin...