Polly A. Copeland
Polly A. Copeland, 78, of Plant City, born in Los Angeles, California on Oct. 15, 1941, entered into eternal rest on May 29, 2020.
She was a resident of Plant City since 1987, and a member of Walden Lake Country Club. She was a graduate of USF with a degree in Communications and Marketing. She volunteered with the Plant City Chamber of Commerce.
Her joys were spending time with her family at events and on vacations. Each day she could be seen taking long walks with her dog.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Gary Copeland; and sons, Jeffrey Scott Copeland, and Kevin Alan Copeland.
She is survived by her daughter, Kimberly Smith (Donald) of Plant City; grandchildren, Kaitlyn Smith of Tampa, and Connor Smith of Plant City; sister, Elizabeth Lansford (Richard) of Littleton, Colorado, and their children, Eric and Jennifer; brother in law, Steve Copeland (Sally), and their daughters, Lesa, Kristen, and Lyndie.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, Sept. 19 from 10 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Hopewell Funeral Home, 6005 South County Road 39, Plant City, where a Celebration of Life will follow at 11:00 a.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Tampa Bay at humanesocietytampa.org.
Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com.
Linda Bass Lewis
Linda Bass Lewis, 77, of Dover, born on January 20, 1943 in Plant City. Mom is sweetly resting in the arms of her Savior and entered into eternal rest on September 1, 2020.
She loved her family dearly and was a member of Mt. Enon Primitive Baptist Church for 64 years.
She was preceded in death by husband, Bobby Wayne Lewis; parents, Elder Cecil and Delsie Bass; brothers Gene Bass, Elder Curtis Bass and Charles Bass; and sister Betty Bass. She is survived by children Elder Michael Lewis (Donna) of Plant City, Lisa Allbritton (Jesse) of Plant City and Tina Lewis of Dover; grandchildren Christopher Lewis (Natalie), Kevin Lewis, Eric Lewis (Mia), Ashley Lea (Dan), Amber Lundt (Jeremy) and Julia Strickland (Kyle); great- grandchildren, Arya, Hunter, Nikolai, Zachary, Saul, and Brooke; siblings Gloria Martin (Jerry) and Margie Bass, both of Plant City; sisters-in-law Nita Bass and Gwen Bass; and many other cherished family and friends.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, September 11, 2020 at 11:00 A.M. at Mt. Enon Primitive Baptist Church, 3702 N. Frontage Road, Plant City, where the family will receive friends beginning at 10:30 A.M. Graveside committal to follow at Mt. Enon Cemetery, Plant City. Flowers may be sent to Hopewell Funeral Home or memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at stjude.org.
Expressions of condolence may be made at HopewellFuneral.com.
Bobby Kelley
Bobby Kelley, 85, of Plant City, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on August 31, 2020.
Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com.
William ‘Bill’ Willard Hunter
William “Bill” Willard Hunter, 90, of Plant City, born on April 12, 1930 in Brownsville, Pennsylvania, entered into eternal rest on September 1, 2020.
Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com.
Herbert White
Herbert White, 87, of Lithia, joined the Lord on August 31, 2020. He was born on January 31, 1933, in Darlington, South Carolina.
Expressions of condolence may be made at HopewellFuneral.com.
Blu Robinson
Blu Robinson, 74, of Lithia, born on October 23, 1945 in Louisville, Kentucky, entered into eternal rest on September 1, 2020.
Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com.
Marilu Nandi Lozano
Marilu Nandi Lozano, 58, of Seffner, born on November 23, 1961 in San Marcos, Guerrero, Mexico, entered into eternal rest on September 1, 2020.
Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com.
Howard Leavell
Howard Leavell, 53, of Plant City, born on September 4, 1966 in Tampa, entered into eternal rest on August 27, 2020.
Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com.
Norma Jean Hand
Norma Jean Hand, 79, of Tampa, born on March 15, 1941, entered into eternal rest on September 2, 2020.
Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com.
Barbara Jeanne Gibbs
Barbara Jeanne Gibbs (nee’ Johnson). Born February 16, 1926. Died August 26, 2020. Canton, GA.
Barbara was born in Rochester, New York and grew up in nearby Webster, New York. She was a graduate of Cortland State Teachers College (SUNY-Cortland) with a degree in Health, Physical Education, and Recreation. She began her career teaching physical education at Spencer Central School, Spencer, New York, K-12 th grades. In 1956 she, her husband Terry and their two daughters moved to Plant City, Florida, where she taught Girls Physical Education at Plant City Senior High, and she finished her teaching career at Turkey Creek Middle School in 1981. Along with her regular teaching responsibilities at PCHS, she was the cheerleader sponsor for nine years, volunteer director of the junior play for one year, choreographer for six of the choral department musicals, and the girls swim team coach. She also taught for many years in the Hillsborough County Summer Recreation Program and was a member of the State Southern Association School Evaluation Committee. She also assisted George Holbrook in coaching the Plant City Swim Team for more than 10 years.
After her retirement from teaching, Barbara taught private swimming lessons to many children in the Plant City area and also worked for H&R Block as a receptionist for more than 10 years. She was a member of the Plant City Pilot Club and the East Hillsborough Retired Teachers’ Association.
Barbara and Terry were married for almost 63 years until his death in 2010. She was interred next to him at the Georgia National Cemetery, Canton, Georgia.
Barbara is survived by her daughter Terry Jeanne Sparkman (Steve), of Tallahassee, Florida; her daughter Sandra Mote (Bruce), of Morganton, Georgia; sister Marjorie Finch of Bradenton, Florida; grandchildren Joanna Sparkman Capo (Chris), Kevin Sparkman (Kim), Janie West Bell (Michael), Heather Mote Bertils (Greg) and Natalie Mote; and great grandchildren include Lindsay Bell, Michael Bell, Jake Bertils, Jonathan Capo and many nieces and nephews.
If so desired, donations may be made in her memory to the Plant City YMCA.
Mary Ellen Gabriel
Mary Ellen Gabriel, 79, of Dover, passed away on September 2, 2020.
The family will be holding a funeral mass Saturday, September19, 2020 at 10:30 AM at the Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church, 6400 E. Chelsea St., Tampa FL 33610.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.haught.care.
Ralph ‘Bud’ Jones
Ralph “Bud” Jones, 84, of Plant City, passed away on Sept. 3, 2020.
The family will receive friends September 10, 2020 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Sydney First Church of God, 1432 Sydney Dover Rd., Dover, FL 33527. Funeral services will follow at 3:00 PM. Masks will be required.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.haught.care.
Rita Cooper Sasser
Rita Cooper Sasser, 54, of Plant City, passed away on September 7, 2020. The family will receive friends September 14, 2020 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Haught Funeral Home, 708 W. Dr. MLK Jr Blvd., Plant City, FL 33563. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 AM. Masks will be required to attend service.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.haught.care.
Fred Arthur Gavin
Fred Arthur Gavin, 93, of Zephyrhills, passed away on September 6, 2020. Fred was a United States Navy veteran of World War II. Funeral services will be held privately.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.haught.care.
Willie Dora Price
Willie Dora Price, 100, of Plant City, passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2020. Willie was born July 11, 1920 in Atlanta, Georgia. Services were held on September 8, 2020 at Wells Memorial Funeral Home.
Condolences may be offered at www.wellsmemorial.comfor the Price family.
Walter Wesley Knight
Walter Wesley Knight, 78, of Plant City, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2020. Walter was born July 21, 1942 in Clermont. He was an Army veteran and the owner of Knight’s Nursery on Airport Road in Plant City.
Condolences may be offered at www.wellsmemorial.com.
Francis V. Theberge
Francis V. Theberge, 84, of Fort Lonesome and formerly of Laconia and Ashland, New Hampshire, lost his long battle with cancer on September 2, 2020 at home surrounded by family. He was born on June 17, 1936.
Fond memories and condolences may be shared at www.wellsmemorial.com.
Jeffrey Dawes Richardson
Jeffrey Dawes Richardson, 70, of Plant City, passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2020. Jeffrey was born December 24, 1949 in Rockford, Illinois.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.WellsMemorial.com for the Richardson family.
Eugene R. Snyder
Eugene R. Snyder, 88, of Mulberry, passed away on Monday, September 7, 2020. He was born in Williamsport, Pennsylvania on December 12, 1931. He was a United States Air Force veteran.
Condolences may be offered at www.wellsmemorial.com for the Snyder family.
Frank B. Koeffler Jr.
Frank B. Koeffler Jr., 98, of Lakeland, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2020. He was born in New York, New York on June 22, 1922. He was a United States Army veteran. Condolences may be shared at www.wellsmemorial.com.