Obituary for Barbara Ann Alpeter of Carthage

Barbara Ann Alpeter, age 87, of Carthage, passed away on Friday, October 31, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her family.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at Cox Memorial Funeral Home Chapel from 2 until 3. A Celebration of Life will follow in the chapel.

Barbara was born in Ohio on September 11, 1938 to the late Albert Fredrick Krebs and Flossie May Krebs. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Glenn Krebs.

She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Dean Dennis Alpeter; daughter, Brenda Kay Alpeter of Southern Pines, NC, twin sons, Mark Douglas Alpeter of Texas, Matthew Dean Alpeter of Belmont, NC; three grandchildren.

Barbara was a very talented lady, she composed over 61 songs with music which she played in the different churches she was organist. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend and will be greatly missed.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Orphans Hands, P O Box 35, Clinton, TN 37716-9900 in memory of Barbara Alpeter.

Condolences may be sent to www.coxmemorialfuneralhome.com.

The family has entrusted services to Cox Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory of Vass.