Obituaries

Sandra Katharina Ziebart 57, the daughter of the late Fritz and Elizabeth Ziebart passed away on Friday October 19 2018 surrounded by her devoted family and friends. Sandra was an Author and Publisher. She wrote and published a book on the history of the Ziebart family.  Sandra was born on Tuesday March 7, 1961 in Detroit, Michigan. She attended the Public Schools of Detroit, Michigan.

Marsh Arthur Nesmith, age 85, passed away peacefully October 16th 2018 at home surrounded by his loving family after a long battle with cancer.  Art was born at home March 1, 1933 in Springhead, Florida to Marsh and Pearl Nesmith.  He was the fourth of five children and the only boy. He grew up in a modest two bedroom farmhouse where hard work and education were important.

Colleen Coke Passed peacefully at home on October 7th, 2018 at the age of 51. Colleen Elizabeth Coke was born on September 15th, 1967 in Kingston, Jamaica to Oswald and Dorothy Coke. She attended St Andrew High school in Kingston, JA, she then furthered her Education at Rollins College, in Winter Park, Orlando, FL and graduated with a degree in Business Management.

Paul Sanders, Sr., “Big Poppa”, “Curl”, 69, of Sanford, Florida passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at his residence with his loving family by his side.  He was born on January 31, 1949 in Sanford, Florida to the late Lizzie Williford Sanders and the late Robert Sanders, Sr.

Delmuse R. Oglesby, 75 of Sanford, Florida passed away October 7, 2018. Mr. Oglesby was born May 31, 1943 in Sanford, Florida to Wilbur and Mary Lee Oglesby.  Services will be held October 12, 2018 at DeGusipe Funeral Home - Sanford Chapel, with a Visitation from 2pm to 3pm followed by a Funeral Service starting at 3pm to 4pm. Please check DeGusipe.com for a full obituary and more information.

Rivers P. Thornton Davis, 77 was born September 27, 1941 in Sanford, Florida to the late Charles A. Thornton and Arie Mae Davis Thornton.  He was a 1960 graduate of Crooms High School. In 1961, Rivers joined the United States Army where his first active duty was in Fort Dix, N.J. He served 24 years retiring as a Sergeant First Class.

Calvin “Pimp” Moore IV, 59, of Sanford, passed away Oct. 2, 2018 at Central Florida Regional Hospital. He was born in Sanford and was a member of Saint Matthew Missionary Baptist Church where he served on the Junior Usher Board in his earlier years. He also enjoyed gardening and listening to the live broadcast on the radio.

Betty Vann 71, transitioned on Monday October 1, 2018 @ South Seminole Hospital in Longwood, Fl. Betty was born in Monticello, Florida to the late Ernest and Elizabeth Gathers, She leaves behind to cherish her memories her beloved husband of 54 years Dennis Vann Sr., 3 loving sons Dennis Vann Jr. (Sanford), Derrick Vann (Thonia) Sanford, Durond Vann (Ebony) Gainesville, Va.

   Ida Keitt Stephens, 86, Sanford, Florida affectionately known by her family and friends as "Ms. Ida, Missy my baby doll" passed away on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018 at Longwood Health and Rehabilitation Center.

   Clyde Erwin Piercy, age 99 of Sanford, Florida, passed away on September 30, 2018. Clyde, known fondly to all as "Papa," was a beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather and faithful fried.