Lewis County Herald - Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898

Steven Cole Bates left this earthly world on the exact day he entered it 21 years ago on May 10th. Cole was born in Maury County to Steven Brandon and Kasey Lane Bates.

Cole was very much a family guy and loved spending time with them any time he could. Many of his friends were considered more than that in his book, they were also his family. With his heart of gold, he was always there when someone needed him. Always smiling, never complaining, and there to encourage everyone to never give up. He never saw anything but the best in those he cared about and even those he didn't know well. His op...