Obituaries

Mar 6, 2023

SMITH, Kathryn Louise - Age 71, of Swartz Creek, passed away Monday, March 6, 2023.  Per Kathryn's request cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date at First Presbyterian Church of Flint with interment in the columbarium at the church.  Those desiring may make contributions to First Presbyterian Church of Flint or...

Mar 6, 2023

THOMPSON, Joyce (Joy) Ann - Age 94, of Linden, passed away Monday March 6, 2023.  Services will be held 1 PM Monday, March 13 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Rd., Fenton.  Pastor Robbie Carnes officiating.  Visitation will be 11 AM until the time of service Monday. Those desiring may make contributions to the Alzheimer's Association....

Mar 5, 2023

Stevens Ronald Neil - Age 84, of Flint, died March 5, 2023. Private family services will be held. Arrangements provided by Sharp Funeral Home & Cremation Center 6063 Fenton Rd. Grand Blanc. Ronald was born August 5, 1938 in Tower, MI, the son of George William Stevens and Mabel (Merchant) Stevens. He married Frances Higgins in Onaway, MI on...

Mar 5, 2023

August "Sam" Orvis,  --  age 89 of Swartz Creek, formerly of Flushing, passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side on March 5, 2023.  Visitation will be held at 2PM on Sunday, (the family hour will be at 1 PM) March 19 where a Celebration of Sam's Life service will be at 4:00 PM  at the...

Mar 5, 2023

Alan K. Burton, age 78, of Fenton, passed away with family at his side Sunday, March 5, 2023. A Visitation will be held on Friday, March 10, 2023, starting at 10AM until the time of the Memorial Service at 11AM at Fenton United Methodist Church, 119 S. Leroy Street in Fenton. Inurnment will be held at a later date...

Mar 5, 2023

Darrell Gene Gatlin, 71, of Flint Township, Michigan passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2023, due to cardiovascular disease. Darrell was born on Friday, June 29, 1951, in Flint, Michigan. He graduated from Grand Blanc High School in 1969. After high school he served in the US Marine Corps and later earned an associate degree from Mott Community College...

Mar 5, 2023

LANE, J. Scott -  Age 56, of Fenton, passed away March 5, 2023. Funeral services will be held 2PM Thursday, March 9, 2023 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Rd., Fenton. Visitation will be held from 12PM until the time of service. Those desiring may make contributions to the family or to Karmanos Cancer Institute. Scott...

Mar 4, 2023

RUSSELL, Glenna - Age 90, of Colorado Springs, CO, formerly of Swartz Creek, passed away March 4, 2023. Funeral services will be held 1PM Sunday, March 12, 2023 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Rd., Swartz Creek. Burial will follow in Crestwood Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 12PM until the time of service. Glenna...

Mar 4, 2023

WRIGHT, Joseph Maurice - Age 78, of Linden formerly of Fenton, passed away Saturday, March 4, 2023. Funeral Mass will be celebrated 2:00 PM Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church (A live stream of the Mass will be available on Joe's obituary page at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com). Fr. David Harvey celebrant. Visitation will be held at Sharp Funeral...

Mar 4, 2023

Eva L. Freel, age 99, formerly lifelong resident of Swartz Creek, passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2023. A Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, starting at 1PM until 8PM at Sharp Funeral Home, 8138 Miller Road in Swartz Creek. The Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, March 9, 2023, at 11AM at Swartz Creek...

Mar 4, 2023

SPENCER, Glenn Allen -- Age  66, born October 17, 1956, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2023. Raised in Flint Michigan, he was a lifelong resident of the community. Glenn graduated from Ainsworth High School and attended Mott Community College.  He will be deeply missed by his parents Rose (Nowaczyk) and Gordon Spencer, sister Susan (Richard) Wassmuth, sister...

Mar 4, 2023

BAUER, Barbara Jane - Age 73, of Durand, passed away March 4, 2023. No services will be held. Barbara was born March 16, 1949 in Columbus, OH, the daughter of Carl and Alice (Bruck) Bauer. Barbara was a  1967 graduate of Linden High School  and went on to earn a Bachelor's Degree from University of Michigan. Barbara loved her...

Mar 4, 2023

HERMAN, Carolina Pauline - Beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Age 88, of Swartz Creek, passed away March 4, 2023. Funeral services will be held 11AM Saturday, March 11, 2023 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Rd., Swartz Creek, with Pastor Daniel Pezzica officiating. Private burial will take place in Crestwood Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be held...

Mar 4, 2023

STINEHART, Ferda Ruth - Age 82, of Fenton, passed away Saturday, March 4, 2023.  No service will be held.  Visitation will be held Friday, March 10, 2023 from 4-8 PM at Sharp Funeral Homes, Linden Chapel, 209 E. Broad St. Linden.

Ferda was born March 29, 1940 in Detroit, the daughter of Ferdinand and Doris (Goodman) Amenson. ...

Mar 3, 2023

HAMBY, Christian Michael - Age 25, of Swartz Creek, passed away Friday, March 3, 2023.  Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at St. Bartholomew Anglican Church, 9252 Miller Road, Swartz Creek, MI.  Fr. Gene Geromel officiating.  Visitation will be held at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek Tuesday from...

Mar 2, 2023

Ramsey, Barbara Lee - Age 75, of Flint, died March 2, 2023. Service will be held 6 PM Friday, March 10 at The Valley Church of Burton 4201 Lippincott, Burton Michigan 48519. Arrangements are being handled by Sharp Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Rd. Grand Blanc. Barbara was born September 7, 1947 in Lapeer, the daughter of...

Mar 2, 2023

EVANS, William - Age 76, of Gaines, passed away March 2, 2023. Services will be held 2PM Thursday, March 16, 2023 at Great Lakes National Cemetery, 4200 Belford Rd., Holly. Bill was born on January 31, 1947 in Chicago, IL the son of Francis Evans and Dolores (Anisko) Evans Flint. He was a veteran of the US Army. Bill...

Mar 1, 2023

FORBES, John Alton - Age 59, of Fenton, passed away, Wednesday, March 1, 2023. Graveside Service 2:00 PM Thursday, March 16, 2023 at New Calvary Catholic Cemetery 4142 Flushing Rd., Flint. Arrangements provided by Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel 1000 Silver Lake Road, Fenton. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions in John's memory would be appreciated to Adopt a...

Mar 1, 2023

Fr. John Hogan of St. Louis, MO, formerly of Fenton, died March 1, 2023. John was born July 27, 1953 the son of Everett and Ardis Hogan. He is survived by his siblings, Jackie Cartier, Mary Jo Scully, Daniel Hogan, Rosemary Russell and Margaret Cabaj; 27 nieces and nephews; many relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by...

Mar 1, 2023

DiRezze, Marilyn Sue - Age 60, of Linden, passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2023.  Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11:00 AM Monday, March 6, 2023 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 600 N. Adelaide St., Fenton (A live stream of the Mass will be available on Marilyn's obituary page at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com). Fr. David Harvey celebrant.  Visitation will be...