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Obituaries For Friday, July 6
Ramona Allman Baker, age 86 of Cookeville, passed away Thursday. She was born on September 8, 1931 in Sutton, West Virginia to Raymond and Leo Allman where she grew up. She attended Marshall University (Go Thundering Herd) where she received a 2-year business degree. She always said the best days of her life were spent in college. Unfortunately, she didn’t divulge any details and since social media and cell phones had not been invented, we can only imagine. She went on to the Gregg Shorthand School in Chicago and became a court reporter for the 14th judicial circuit of West Virginia for a few years. Ramona met her husband John “Preach” Baker on a blind date on April 1st, and they both maintained there were fooled. They were married for 59-years. When asked on her 50th anniversary the secret to a long marriage, she replied, “When you make your bed, you have to lie in it.” Ramona has chosen cremation along with a small family gathering at her place of interment. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Summersville Memorial United Methodist Church (1317 Webster Road, Summersville, WV 26651), to Next Step for Life, Inc. (2300 W Jackson St., Cookeville, TN 38501) or Mustard Seed Ranch (4725 Kuykendall Rd., Cookeville, TN 38501).
Funeral service for Wilfred John (Bill) Holland, age 70 Of Sparta, will be held at 11am on Saturday, July 7, 2018 at Oak Lawn Funeral Home with Jack Chadwell officating. Burial will follow in Smith Family Cemetery. Bill passed away suddenly on July 2, 2018 at his home. Bill was born in Fall River, Massachusetts on June 22, 1948. His family moved to Sanford, FL when he was three years old where he lived until moving to Tennessee in 1978. Bill attended Seminole High School, Sanford, FL and served in the National Guard. He retired from NAPA store in Sparta, TN after 36 years. He was a member of the Eastland Fire Department for 38 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilfred John Holland, Sr. and Virginia Hilliard Holland and his brother, James Leonard Holland. Bill is survived by his loving wife of 50 years Carolyn Smith Holland and son Wilfred John Holland III of Sparta. Two grandsons, Johnathan Coty Holland and wife Michaela Dempsey Holland of Pikeville, and Lucas Cole Holland and wife, Brittney Anderson Holland of Sparta. Bill was a great grandfather of Greyson Alexander Holland and Dustin Cole Holland. Bill is survived by his brothers Thomas Mitchell Holland and wife, Patti of Sparta; Joseph Alan Holland and wife, Susan of Osteen, FL; sister Patricia Holland Levasseur of Ohio and sister-in-law Sue Holland of Sparta. He is also survived by mother in law Peggy Smith, brother in laws Bill Smith, and wife Anita; Tim Smith and wife, Lois; and a sister in law Betty Bryant and husband Eli. Family will receive friends on Friday, July 6 from 4pm until 9pm at the funeral home.
Funeral Services for Robert Lee “Bobby” Swindell, Jr. age 85 of Sparta will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, July 7, 2018 at the West Sparta Church of Christ with burial in Highland Cemetery. The family will receive friends at West Sparta Church of Christ on Friday evening from 5:00pm until 8:00pm. Derrick Coble and Carl Sims will officiate the services.
Funeral services for Mr. Dan K. Hearn, age 83 of Cookeville, will be held Saturday, July 7th, at 1:00pm at the Cookeville First United Methodist Church. Interment with military honors will follow at Crest Lawn Cemetery. Mr. Hearn passed away on Sunday, July 1, 2018. He was born in Houston, Texas, on July 22, 1934, to the late Robert and Zelma Roberson Hearn. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Roy Hearn, and sister, Vera Howe. He is survived by his wife of nearly 56 years, Eva Hearn; son, Steven Hearn; cousin, Lois Hymel (Fry); and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Saturday from 11 a.m. until service time at the church. Interment with military honors will follow at Crest Lawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Music Scholarship Program at Cookeville First United Methodist Church, 165 E Broad St., Cookeville, TN 38501.
Funeral services for Doyle S. Harris, age 90 of Algood, will be held Saturday, July 7, 2018 beginning at 2:00 PM from the Chapel of Crest Lawn Funeral Home with Bro. Mark Gaw officiating. Interment will follow in Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery, with Full Military Honors by the Veterans Honor Guard. Doyle passed from this life Monday, July 2, 2018, at Signature Health Care of Putnam County. He was born Saturday, May 26, 1928 in Barberton, Ohio, he was the son of the late Dock and Ida Myrtle (Swafford) Harris. Doyle was a loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Great Grandfather. He was a member of Washington Avenue Baptist Church and was U.S. Marine Corps. Veteran. He retired from Tennessee Central Railroad, an avid Golfer, and served on the Board of Putnam County Parks and Recreation. Doyle is survived by his Wife of 16 years: Pamela (Lucas) Harris of Cookeville; 1 Daughter and Son-in-law: Debe and Tommy West of Cookeville; 4 Grandchildren: Bryan and Wife Julie West, Craig and Wife Amber West, Brent Harris and Kelly Poston, Julie Brooks; 1 Great Granddaughter: Clara Elizabeth West. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his First Wife, Betty (Norrod) Harris, Son, Dave Sterling Harris, and Brother, Coyle Harris. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday, July 7 from 10:00 AM until time of service at 2 PM.
Funeral services for Mr. Robert Leonard West, 77 of Sparta, will be held at 3pm on Saturday, July 7, 2018 at Oak Lawn Funeral Home with Ryan West officiating. Burial will follow in Peeled Chestnut Cemetery. Robert passed away on Wednesday, July 4, 2018, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. Born Tuesday, December 17, 1940 in Smithville, he was the son of the late Herbert and Cora Wagner West.. He was the husband of Judy Clark West. He worked in a body shop for many years. He enjoyed fishing and gardening. He was a collector of antique cars. He also enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Judy West of Sparta; sons, Terry West (Rena) of Sparta and Wally West (Gloria) of Smithville; daughters, Michelle Hammock and Angie Trusty both of Sparta; grandchildren, Ryan West, Brittney West, Jacob Hammock, Breanna Hammock, Kyra Hammock, Dawson Hammock, Jessica Cope, Jennifer Hanna, Tiffany Maddox, and Nick Trusty; sisters, Irene Krouse, Geraldine French, and Jenny Koons. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandson, Lee Slatten. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 1pm until the time of the service at the funeral home.
A graveside service for Nola Marie Panos, 89 of Sparta, will be held at 2pm on Sunday, July 8, 2018 at Peeled Chestnut Cemetery in Sparta with Doyle Crawford. Nola passed away on Thursday, July 5, 2018, at NHC Healthcare of Sparta. Born Friday, December 7, 1928 in Smithville, she was the daughter of the late Willie Anderson and the late Elenora Hudson Anderson. Ms. Panos was a member of O’Connor Church of Christ. She is survived by her daughter, Shellie Mallory (Paul) of North Carolina and sister, Billie Larsen of Sparta. Several nieces, nephews, friends, and neighbors also survive.
Memorial services for Lois Faye “Cooki” Byrge, age 61 of Cookeville, will be held Sunday, July 8 beginning at 3:00 PM from the Chapel of Crest Lawn Funeral Home with Pastor Rick Stone officiating. Lois passed from this life Thursday, July 5, 2018 at her brothers home in Chattanooga. She was born Monday, October 1, 1956, she was the daughter of the late Lee Roy and Myrtle Stone. She was a loving Mother, Nana, Sister and friend to all that knew her. Lois is survived by: 2 Daughters and 2 Sons-in-law: Destiny and Jason Garrison of Sparta, Amy Hughes of Cookeville, Bobby Hughes of Rickman; 7 Grandchildren: Ashton, Landon, Tanner, Ian, Payton, Justice, and Lincoln; 2 Sisters and 1 Brother-in-law: Linda King of Anderson, IN, Kathy and Larry Read of Crossville; 2 Brothers and Sisters-in-law: Lee Roy, Jr. and Georgienna Stone of Chattanooga, Rick and Cindy (Foutes) Stone of Indiana. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a Brother-in-law: Roland King. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday, July 8, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM.
