Peggy Sparkman Cassels
Peggy Sparkman Cassels, 93, of Salt Springs, Fla., passed away peacefully on June 6, 2024, at home with family alongside. Peggy’s father, Amos Sparkman farmed in Dover; her mother, Josephine, taught at Wilson Elementary School. Peggy graduated from Plant City High, and Florida State University with a teaching degree in Special Education. She was an FSU circus performer, and a lifelong Noles supporter. Peggy taught children with disabilities before marriage, then served her country as a US Army officer’s wife and volunteered in various military hospitals during her husband Kenneth’s 32-year Army career. Peggy is survived by her loving husband of 70 years, Kenneth G.; two sons, Kent L. and Scott G.; and her granddaughter, Martha Christine. She was preceded in death by her parents, Amos and Josephine Sparkman; her brother, Perry and his wife Virginia; brothers and sisters in law, Fred and Marguerite Marchman, and Robert and Christine Zimmerman, and extended family. A funeral service will be held on June 14, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Hopewell Funeral Home, 6005 South County Road 39, Plant City, FL 33567. Committal to follow at Oaklawn Cemetery, 109 West Spencer Street, Plant City, FL 33563. Everyone welcome at both. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Peggy’s favorite charity: St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or at https://www.stjude.org/donate/donate-to-st-jude.
Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.
Ruthie Elaine Nettnin
Ruthie Elaine Nettnin, 71, of Riverview, Fla., entered into eternal rest on June 5, 2024.
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Mr. Johnny Frank Cleo Lee
Mr. Johnny Frank Cleo Lee went to be with the Lord on May 6, 2024.
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Dale K. Kibzey
Dale K. Kibzey, 70, of Plant City, Fla., born on June 13, 1953, in Warren, Michigan, entered into eternal rest on June 5, 2024. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.
Justin Sampson
Justin Sampson, 42, of Plant City, Fla., born on June 19, 1981, in Live Oak, entered into eternal rest on June 6, 2024. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.
Angela Nicole Coggins
Angela Nicole Coggins passed away peacefully on June 7, 2024, at the age of 39 in Thonotosassa, Fla.
Friends and family will be received June 14, 2024, from 10 to 11 a.m. at Haught Funeral Home, 708 W. Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd Plant City, FL 33563. A funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. Online condolences can be made at www.haught.care.
Dorothy Petty
Dorothy Petty, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2024, at the age of 90 in Plant City, Fla. Friends and family will be received June 17, 2024, from 10 to 11 a.m. at First Assembly of God, 602 Charlie Griffin Rd., Plant City, FL 33566. A funeral service will follow at 11:00 AM. Online condolences can be made at www.haught.care.
Pamela C. Anders
Pamela C. Anders, 77, of Clermont, Fla., passed away at her home on June 4, 2024. Pam graduated from PCHS in 1965 and then attended FSU, graduating in 1969 with a B.S. in Home Economics. She began a 30-year teaching career in 1970 in Brevard County, beginning at Merritt Island High School, where she met her husband; the majority of her years were at Fairglen Elementary. Pam was devout in faith and remained highly involved in worship and activities within the Methodist church: Grace United of Merritt Island, First United of Clermont, and Edge United of Groveland. Pam never stopped looking for ways to help others; she was very generous with her time and resources. She was dearly loved by many and will be greatly missed. Pam is predeceased by her parents Helen & Harry Carlton of Plant City, Fla. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Lynn Anders; brother Robert Carlton; daughter Katie; son David (Ronni); grandson Gatlin; and granddaughters Reagan (Josh) Ordonez and Grace Anders.
A Celebration of Life will take place June 15, 2024, at the Family Christian Center, 2500 Hwy 27 S, Clermont, FL 34711; service at 2 p.m. followed by strawberry shortcake social. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Edge United Methodist of Groveland, FL or the East Hillsborough Historical Society.