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Obituaries For Wednesday, June 23
Mr. Steve Floyd, age 66 of Sparta, passed away at 8:34am on Wednesday morning, June 23 at his residence. Arrangements are incomplete.
Funeral services for Mr. Gerald Thomas Verble, age 74 of Murfeesboro and formerly of Sparta, will be conducted 1:00pm Thursday, June 24 from the Chapel of Hunter Funeral Home with burial in Old Zion Cemetery. Mr. Verble passed away peacefully with family by his side in his home Sunday June 20. He was a 1964 graduate of White County High School and spent his career as a computer programmer and consultant. Jerry had a love of race cars, motorcycles and the Tennessee Titans. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time on the beaches – both in the United States and abroad. But most of all, Papa Jerry’s most beloved time was the late night ice creams with his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Mary Anita Officer Verble of Murfreesboro, whom he married on June 29, 1968; his son, Jeffery Glenn Verble; and daughter, Stephanie (Jamie) Weber. The family will receive friends from 11:00am until service time at 1:00pm Thursday at Hunter Funeral Home.
Graveside services for Mr. Carl Freeman, age 68 of Rickman, will be held on Thursday, June 24 at 2 PM from the Roberson Cemetery in Putnam County. Mr.Freeman passed from this life at Cookeville Regional Medical Center on Sunday, June 20. He was a member of the Bear Creek Baptist Church. Carl leaves behind a family that loved him dearly and will miss him very much. Survivors include his mother, Mildred Flo Reels. The family will welcome friends at the 2 PM graveside.
Masonic and Eastern Star Services for Mr. Bobby Lee Rice, age 83 of Hilham will be conducted 7 p.m., Thursday, June 24 from the chapel of Livingston Funeral Home. Mr. Bobby Rice passed away on Saturday morning, June 19 from the comfort of his home. He was born in Baxter, Tennessee on February 9, 1938 to the late Logan Mansfield and Alice Judd Rice. Bobby moved north at a young age to work for General Motors. He soon met the love of his life, Carolyn Brock, where they soon married and started their life as one. Bobby was a 32nd Degree Mason for 50 years, and devoted much of his life to the lodge. He was a member of the Livingston Masonic Lodge #259, Livingston Eastern Star #206, Gainesboro Eastern Star #503, Shriners Club, and Scottish Rite. Bobby enjoyed rabbit hunting with his beagle dogs and also enjoyed fishing. Bobby leaves behind his devoted wife of 63 years, Mrs. Carolyn L. Brock Rice of Hilham; sons, Bobby Joe (Susan) Rice of Centerline, MI, and James Ray (Sherry) Rice of Hilham; and daughter, Patty Lee Rice and fiance Author Rose of Freeport Bahamas. Memorial Donations, in Memory of Bobby Rice may be made to the Shriners Hospital by contacting Livingston Funeral Home. The family will welcome friends on Thursday afternoon from 2 until 9 p.m. at the Livingston Funeral Home.
Funeral Services for Ricky Dale Loftis, age 67 of Lakeland and formerly of Baxter, will be held Saturday, June 26 at 11:00 am in the Chapel of Goff Funeral Home with burial in the Weeks Cemetery in the Muddy Pond Community. Mr. Loftis passed away Tuesday, June 22. He was born February 3, 1954 in Baxter to the late Thomas (Tom) Noah Loftis and Lucille E. He is survived by his children, April Loftis of Monterey, and Bradley (Ashley) Loftis of Oklahoma.
A celebration of life service for Raymond Howard Bowman, age 83 of Cookeville, will be held at 7pm Friday, July 2 at Crestlawn Funeral Home. Mr. Bowman passed away Saturday, June 19th at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. Mr. Bowman retired as a meter reader in 1999 from the City of Cookeville Utility Department and spent his later years hunting, fishing, and working on his farm. He was known for his love of nature and animals. Over the years, he took in many stray animals and gave them homes. He was also known for his sense of humor and loved to make people laugh. His gentle nature endeared him to almost everyone that met him. Survivors include his son, Michael Bowman; and daughter-in-law, Brenda Bowman. Instead of flowers, please consider contributing to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. Visitation begins at 5pm Friday at the funeral home until the time of services at 7pm.
