Obituaries

Jan 21, 2023

Woodrich, Herbert Howard, age 95, longtime resident of Fenton, passed away on January 21, 2023.  A funeral will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, January 28, 2023 at the Sharp Funeral Home located at 1000 Silver Lake Road, Fenton, Michigan.  Visitation will be from 12:00 PM Saturday until the time of service.  Inurnment, with Military Honors, will take place...

Jan 20, 2023

LaFEVRE, Gertrude Mae - Age 95, of Hartland, passed away January 20, 2023. Funeral services will be held 10 AM Friday, January 27, 2023 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Rd., Fenton. Interment will be in Cadillac Memorial Gardens West. Those desiring may make contributions to Tyrone Covenant Presbyterian Church. Gertrude was born October 17, 1927...

Jan 20, 2023

WHIDDEN, David Michael - age 79, of Fenton, passed away Friday, January 20, 2023.  Funeral Mass will be held 11 AM Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 600 N. Adelaide St., Fenton.  Fr. Robert Copeland celebrant.  His Mass will be live-streamed and may be viewed on his obituary page at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.  Visitation will be...

Jan 19, 2023

BERNER, Dr. Gerald Paul - age 90 of Flint, died January 19, 2023. Dr. Gerald P. Berner passed away after battling dementia for a few years. He was the beloved husband of his wife, Sylvia, for 58 years. He was the father of Francine Wunder and Dr. Jason Berner. His grandsons, Alex Wunder, Justin Wunder and Zachary Wunder. Dr....

Jan 19, 2023

Norma Jean Harvel was born November 15, 1936 in Flushing, Michigan to Thomas and Frances Brown Burke. She was a graduate of Flushing High School, Flushing, Michigan.  Norma was married May 26th, 1956 in the Flushing UMC to Charles Lee Harvel. Her work history included being a nurse's aide at Fostorian Manor and a dental assistant for Dr. Huey....

Jan 19, 2023

HART, Aquilla Carlene - Age 84, of Fenton, formerly of Lompoc, CA, passed away January 19, 2023. No services will be held. Those desiring may make contributions in her memory to the American Cancer Society. Aquilla was born March 25, 1938 in Clovis, NM, the daughter of Maynard and Ouida (Beller) Hupp. Aquilla resided in Lompoc, California most of...

Jan 19, 2023

Hicks, James William "Jim"  - Age 90, of  Grand Blanc, died January 19, 2023. A Celebration of Life will be announced later. Arrangements are being handled by  Sharp Funeral Home and Cremation Center,  6063 Fenton Road, Grand Blanc.

James was born December 21, 1932 in Middleton, Tennessee the son of Leonard and Edith (Doyle) Hicks. He married...

Jan 18, 2023

SHOOK, Forrest Albert, Age 80, of Fenton, passed away, January 18, 2023. Funeral Service 11:00 AM Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at Trinity Lutheran Church 1025 Main St. Fenton. Pastor Peter Ahlersmeyer and Pastor Dean Dumbrille officiating. Visitation 2PM-8PM Monday, January 23,2023 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Road, Fenton and 10:00 AM until the time of...

Jan 18, 2023

David Earl Francis, age 42, of Flushing, Michigan passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 as a result of an automobile accident. The Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, 1PM at Sharp Funeral Home, 8138 Miller Road in Swartz Creek. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, from 1-8PM, and also on...

Jan 18, 2023

HILLYARD, Patricia M. - age 90, of Grand Blanc, died January 18, 2023.  A memorial service will be held at Abbey Park Assisted Living in Grand Blanc. Patricia was born February 11, 1932 in Luton, England the daughter of John and Patricia Slack. Arrangements by Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 W. Silver Lake Rd., Fenton, MI 48430. www.sharpfuneralhomes.com....

Jan 17, 2023

Hackney, Carol Anne - Age 82, of Grand Blanc, died January 17, 2023. Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11 AM Monday, January 23 at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, 1227 E. Bristol Rd., Burton. Burial will follow at Great Lakes National Cemetery, 4200 N. Belford Rd. Holly. Visitation will be held 3-8 PM Sunday, January 22 with a 7 PM...

Jan 17, 2023

CHAABAN, Mrs. Awatif Jamil - Age 81, of Howell/ Brighton area, passed away, January 17, 2023. Private family services will take place at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel 1000 Silver Lake Road, Fenton. Interment Crestwood Memorial Cemetery, Grand Blanc. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions in Awatif's memory would be appreciated to St. Jude Children's Hospital.

Awatif...

Jan 16, 2023

MILLER, Julian Franklin, Jr. - Age 94, of Fenton, passed away January 16, 2023. A memorial service will be held 11AM Saturday, January 21, 2023 at First Baptist Church of Grand Blanc, 6101 S. Saginaw St., Grand Blanc. Rev. Raleigh F. Adams will officiate. Those desiring may make contributions to First Baptist Church of Grand Blanc. Julian was born...

Jan 16, 2023

Tice, Michael (59) passed away on Monday, January 16, 2023 at home. He graduated from Swartz Creek High School in 1982. He was a long time resident of the Flint area. He was in sales for over 40 years. He is survived by his wife, Diane of 33 years; his son's Mike II (Drew) and Michael Ferris; his daughter,...

Jan 16, 2023

CHARBONEAU, Bernice L. - age 90, of Fenton, died January 16, 2023. Born February 10, 1932 in Dearborn, the daughter of Edwin William and Eva Ella (Casey) Theisen. Surviving are: Children, Eva (Cookie) Earley, John (Jeanette) Jarvis, Jim (Connie) Charboneau and Terri (Tim) Styes; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Charboneau and...

Jan 15, 2023

Hutchinson, Glen W. - Age 65, of Flint, died January 15, 2023. A memorial service will be held 6 PM January 20 at Valley Church Burton, 4201 Lippincott Blvd, Burton, Pastor Ronald Hughey officiating. Arrangements are being handled by Sharp Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Road, Grand Blanc. Those desiring may make contributions to Valley Church Burton....

Jan 14, 2023

TAYLOR, June P. - Age 95, of Flint Township, passed away Saturday, January 14, 2023.  Funeral service will be held 2:00 PM Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek (A live stream of the service will be available on June's obituary page at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com).  Deacon Ron Kenney officiating.  Burial in...

Jan 14, 2023

THOMPSON, Sharon Jean - Age 82, of Irons, MI formerly of Rankin, passed away Saturday, January 14, 2023.  Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Thursday, January 19, 2023 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek (A live stream of the service will be available on Sharon's obituary page at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com). Fr. Jay Gantz...

Jan 13, 2023

Doris I. Pratt, passed away in her sleep, in the loving arms of her Lord and Savior in Naples, Florida, January 13, 2023. Doris loved her God and was a true example of a Christian. Doris lived in Swartz Creek her entire married life and wintered in Naples, Florida.

Doris was born on February 6, 1930 in...

Jan 13, 2023

CAIN, Mary Jane - Age 91, of Byron, passed away January 13, 2023. Funeral services will be held 12 PM Tuesday January 17 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Linden Chapel, 209 E. Broad St., Linden. Burial will follow in Sanford Cemetery, Cohoctah. Visitation will be held 2-4 and 6-8 Pm Monday January 16, and 11 AM until the time of...