Obituaries

Charlie Chester "Big C" Bowles, Jr.

Charlie Chester "Big C" Bowles, Jr.

2025

Charlie Bowles, affectionately known to so many as “Big C,” passed away on July 1, 2025, surrounded by loved ones, leaving behind a legacy of stories, laughter, and larger-than-life memories. Born on August 7, 1945, in Pontiac, Michigan, to Charles Chester Sr. and Lucille (Croteau) Bowles, Charlie’s spirit made an indelible mark on everyone he met.

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Fredrick Dowe Thomas

Fredrick Dowe Thomas

Jul 20, 2025

Thomas, Fredrick Dowe - Age 83, of Fenton, died July 20, 2025 at his residence. A Celebration of life will be held at a later date to be announced. Arrangements are being handled by Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Road, Fenton.

Fredrick was born March 18, 1942 in Chatham, Ontario, Canada, the son of Gordon Thomas and Gertrude...

Chuck B. Carter

Chuck B. Carter

Jul 19, 2025

CARTER, Chuck B. - age 72 of Flushing, passed away July 19, 2025. Funeral services will be held 5 PM Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Rd., Swartz Creek, MI 48473. Visitation will be held from 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Tuesday at the funeral home. Contributions may be made to the Genesee...

Carter Brent Jones

Carter Brent Jones

Jul 18, 2025

JONES, Carter Brent - Age 14, of Durand, passed away tragically on Friday, July 18, 2025, as the result of a UTV accident. Funeral services will be held 1 PM Saturday, July 26, 2025 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Rd., Swartz Creek, MI 48473. Interment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Vernon. Visitation will be held...

Sharon Marie Draheim

Sharon Marie Draheim

Jul 18, 2025

Sharon Marie Draheim, of Durand, passed away Friday, July 18,2025 at McLaren Hospital-Flint. She was 89 years old.

Born September 28, 1935 in Flint, she was one of two daughters born to John and Hulda (Herzog) Horton. On September 17,1955 she married Leo Edward Draheim in Flint, with Leo they raised 3 children and enjoyed 49 years of marriage and memories...

Donald Paul Cain

Donald Paul Cain

Jul 18, 2025

CAIN, Donald Paul - age 70 of Mt. Morris, Michigan, passed away peacefully at home, with his family by his side, on July 18, 2025. In accordance with Don's wishes, cremation has taken place and no service is scheduled.

Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Don to the Humane Society of Genesee County (www.geneseehumane.org).

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Michael Lee Sian

Michael Lee Sian

Jul 18, 2025

Michael Lee Sian, age 58, of Linden, passed away on July 18, 2025. A private gathering will be held at a future date to honor and celebrate his life. In lieu of flowers, the family graciously requests that those who wish to honor Michael's memory consider supporting Stomp Out Sarcoma 2025 (https://michiganmedicine.donordrive.com/events/729) under the team name "Heart and Sole."

Michael was...

Mark David Proffer

Mark David Proffer

Jul 17, 2025

PROFFER, Mark David - age 58 of Gaines, passed away July 17, 2025. A memorial service will be held 11 AM Saturday, August 9, 2025 at Central Church of the Nazarene, 1261 Bristol Rd, Flint, MI 48507. The family will receive friends from 10 AM - 11 AM Saturday, August 9 at the church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may...

David Donald Neeley

David Donald Neeley

Jul 17, 2025

NEELEY, David Donald - age 73, of Swartz Creek, passed away July 17, 2025. Private services will be held at a later date. David was born September 19, 1951 in Flint, the son of Donald and Rhoda (Robertson) Neeley. He married Lourene Curtis in June 1991. David retired from General Motors in Quality Control. He enjoyed watching sports games, fishing...

Wanda Lee Cummings

Wanda Lee Cummings

Jul 17, 2025

Wanda Lee Cummings, of Swartz Creek, passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2025 at her residence. She was 64 years old.

Born October 26, 1960 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, she was the daughter of James Willard and Kathryn Celia (Cocker) Phares. Wanda worked for many years in the schools in Swartz Creek and found her calling working with kids, she enjoyed...

Joy Ann McKay

Joy Ann McKay

Jul 17, 2025

McKay, Joy Ann - Age 88, of Mundy Township, died July 17, 2025. Arrangements have been handled by Sharp Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Road, Grand Blanc.

Joy was born October 27, 1936 in McLean, Illinois, the daughter of David and Elsie (Taylor) Snow. She married Robert B. Mckay on September 18, 1965. Joy enjoyed cooking and sewing. She...

Juanita Bradley

Juanita Bradley

Jul 17, 2025

Juanita Bradley, age 80, of Flushing, passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2025. Visitation will be held from 4pm until 7pm on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at Sharp Funeral Homes - Miller Road Chapel. Visitation will resume the following day at 10am until the time of the Funeral Service at 11am on Friday, July 25, 2025, at Sharp Funeral Homes...

Clyde Daniel Harvey

Clyde Daniel Harvey

Jul 16, 2025

HARVEY, Clyde Daniel - Age 49, of Fenton, passed away Wednesday, July 16, 2025. Cremation has taken place and burial in Riddle Cemetery will be announced at a later date.

Clyde was born May 21, 1976 in Howell, the son of Robert O'Neil and Karen Lee (Abrahamse) Harvey. He attended Brighton High School. He had resided in Fenton since 2008 coming...

Shelia Marie (Rule) Dirrim

Shelia Marie (Rule) Dirrim

Jul 16, 2025

Dirrim, Shelia Marie (Rule) - Age 75, of Fenton, formerly of Grand Blanc, died July 16, 2025. A Memorial Gathering will be held 5-7 PM Wednesday July 23, 2025 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Road, Fenton.

Shelia was born April 11, 1950 in Grayling, Michigan, the daughter of James Rule and Phyllis (Hamblin) Rule. She was a...

Barbara M. Dye

Barbara M. Dye

Jul 16, 2025

Barbara M. Dye, age 92, of Fenton, died on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at Henry Ford Genesys. Private services were entrusted to Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Road, Fenton. Entombment will take place at Washtenong Memorial Park, Ann Arbor.

Barbara was born on October 12, 1932 in Wyandotte, Michigan the daughter of the late Raymond and Nellie (Syroka)...

Kathleen Louise Halls

Kathleen Louise Halls

Jul 16, 2025

Halls, Kathleen Louise - Age 86, of Fenton, formerly of Flushing, died July 16, 2025. Arrangements are being handled by Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Road, Fenton. Private interment in Bendle Cemetery, Clayton Township.

Kathleen was born April 3, 1939 in Flint, Michigan, the daughter of Clayton Diamond and Mary Iris (Riley) Diamond. She married William A. Halls...

Gerald Raymond "Jerry" Walker

Gerald Raymond "Jerry" Walker

Jul 16, 2025

WALKER, Gerald Raymond "Jerry" - Age 87, of Swartz Creek, passed away Wednesday, July 16, 2025. Services will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, July 19, 2025 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek (The service will be live streamed and can be viewed via Jerry's obituary page at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com). Pastor Scott Salo officiating. Visitation will...

Delores Ann "Dody" Bedell

Delores Ann "Dody" Bedell

Jul 15, 2025

Delores Ann "Dody" Bedell - age 90, of Linden, passed away July 15, 2025. A private committal service will be held at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly and a service to celebrate her life will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, August 23, 2025 at Linden Free Methodist Church, 13274 Linden Road, Linden. Delores was born July 12, 1935...

Todd Douglas Healy

Todd Douglas Healy

Jul 14, 2025

Healy, Todd Douglas - age 56, of Fenton, passed away July 14, 2025. A memorial service will be held 1 PM Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 W. Silver Lake Rd., Fenton, MI 48430. The family will receive friends from 11 AM - 1 PM Wednesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions...

Mavis (Gail) Grow

Mavis (Gail) Grow

Jul 14, 2025

GROW, Mavis (Gail) - Age 89, of Burton, passed away Monday, July 14, 2025. Funeral services will be held 1:00 PM Friday, July 18, 2025 at Sharp Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Road, Grand Blanc (The service will be live streamed and can be viewed via Gail's obituary page at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com). Pastor Gerald Woodruff officiating. Burial in Maple...