Obituaries

Jan 1, 2023

SPILLERS, Steven Curtis - Age 58, of Flint Township, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2023.  per Steven request cremation has taken place and no services will be held.

Steven was born January 31, 1964 in Flint, the son of Gilbert Chester Spillers and Nancy Mae Hildebrant.  He was a 1982 graduate of Birch Run High School.  He...

Jan 1, 2023

Blaska, Denise Hope- Age 65, of Flint, died January 1, 2023. A Memorial will be announced later. Arrangements are being handled by Sharp Funeral Home and Cremation Center,  6063 Fenton Road, Grand Blanc. Denise was born March 27, 1957 in Flint. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.  Surviving are: her husband of 34 years Robert Blaska; son...

Jan 1, 2023

Diane Marie Barnett, age 90 of Burton, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2023.  Per Diane's wishes, cremation has taken place and no funeral or memorial service will be held.   Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Diane to the Children's Miracle Network (www.childrensmiraclenetworkhopsitals.org).

She is survived by her son, Larry (David) Barnett of Flint. Grandchildren;...

Jan 1, 2023

Helen G. Millhouse, 96, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 2, 2023. She moved through life with grace, a loving spirit, and a sharp wit. Helen was born in Great Falls, Montana to Leo C. and Atta Graybill. She attended Great Falls Central High School. An avid horse rider, her youth was full of good friendships, and love and...

Jan 1, 2023

McENRUE, Mary Elizabeth age 87, of Dublin, GA, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2023.  A Memorial Mass will be held 11 AM Thursday, January 19, 2023 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 600 N. Adelaide St., Fenton.  Inurnment will follow in St. John Cemetery.  A gathering of family and friends will be held 2-6 PM Wednesday, January 18,...

Jan 1, 2023

SHAFFER, Maxine Francis "Maggie" - Age 75, of Burton, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2023.  Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10:30 AM Friday, January 6, 2023 at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, 1227 E. Bristol Road, Burton. Fr. Steve Anderson celebrant.  Burial in Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly.  Visitation will be held at Sharp Funeral Home Thursday from 4-8 PM.  In...

Jan 1, 2023

O'Brien, Neil Joseph, a proud Irishman, age 86 of Swartz Creek, passed away January 1, 2023. Funeral Mass will be Celebrated 11AM  Monday, January 9 at St. Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church, 4413 Morrish Road, Swartz Creek.  Visitation will be 2PM - 8PM  Sunday at the Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek where...

Jan 1, 2023

Alexander Pool, passed away on Friday, April 28. At the age of 30. He was a humorous, loving husband, father, son, brother and friend to many. Alex was known for his caring heart, warm smile and listening ear. He was passionate about helping people which led him to pursue a medical degree at Michigan State after graduating from Albion...

Dec 31, 2022

Burrow, Jeffrey Daniel - age 54, of Fenton, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2022.  A Committal Service with military honors will be held 2:30 PM Friday, March 31, 2023 at Great Lakes National Cemetery, 4200 Belford Road, Holly. Jeffrey was born January 29, 1968 in Flint, the son of Doyal William and Kathryn May (Swan) Burrow.  He was a...

Dec 31, 2022

Chizmadia, Arlene Kay - Age 78, of  Fenton, died December 31, 2022. Funeral services will be held 1 PM Friday, January 6 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Road, Fenton. (The funeral service may be viewed by livestream at Arlene's page at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com). Entombment at Crestwood Memorial Cemetery, Grand Blanc. Visitation will be held 10 AM...

Dec 31, 2022

DIMARIA, Vincent - age 95 of Fenton, died December 31, 2022. Visitation will be held 9AM until time of service at 11 AM Saturday, January 7, 2023 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Road, Fenton. Friends and family are invited to gather for a luncheon following the service at the funeral home and burial to follow...

Dec 31, 2022

JARVELA, Glenn Arthur - Age 83, of Byron, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2022.  Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11:00 AM Saturday, January 7, 2023 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 600 N. Adelaide St., Fenton.  Fr. Robert Copeland celebrant.  Burial in Fairview Cemetery, Linden.  Visitation will be held at Sharp Funeral Homes, Linden Chapel, 209 E. Broad,...

Dec 31, 2022

Morene, Marian Elizabeth- Age 93, of  Milford, formerly of Novi, passed away December 31, 2022. No services are planned. Arrangements provided by Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Road, Fenton.

Marian was born November 22, 1929 in Saratoga Springs, New York, the daughter of Edward and Jeannette (Tinlin ) Burlingame. She graduated from McKenzie High...

Dec 31, 2022

WOLFORD, Drema Marcella - Age 81, of Fenton, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2022.  Funeral services will be held 1:00 PM Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Road, Fenton (A live Stream of the service will be available on Drema's obituary page at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com).  Pastor J.C. Hager officiating.  Visitation will be held at...

Dec 31, 2022

Kevin R. Myrant, age 59, of Flint, passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2022. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, January 7, 2023, at 1PM at Sharp Funeral Home, 8138 Miller Road in Swartz Creek. Visitation will be held on Friday, January 6, 2023, starting at 2PM until 7PM and Saturday, January 7, 2023, starting at 11AM...

Dec 30, 2022

Garrow, Clifford D., Jr. - Age 68, of Lake, Michigan, died December 30, 2022. Services will be held 2 PM Monday January 9, 2023 at Calvary Community Church, 1201 West 12th Street, Flint, Michigan.

Clifford was born February 21, 1954 in Cadillac, Michigan, the son of Clifford Garrow and Georgia (Vietenheimer) Garrow. He was known by many...

Dec 30, 2022

Smallwood, Roy W., age 73 of Swartz Creek, passed away on December 30, 2022 at McLaren Hospital.  Per his wishes, Roy will be cremated.  Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to the McLaren Hospitality House at G-3170 Beecher Road, Flint, Michigan 48532.  Roy was born on April 9, 1949 in Beattyville, Kentucky to the late Arthur B. and...

Dec 29, 2022

BLACKBURN, Pamela Jeanne (Whitcomb) - Age 71, of Fenton, passed away December 29, 2022. Per Pamela's wishes, no services will be held. In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make contributions to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Pamela was born November 1, 1951 in Ft. Monmouth, NJ, the daughter of Merle and Joan (Laundroche) Whitcomb. She is survived by...

Dec 29, 2022

Young, Gregory Dallas - Age 72, of  Fenton, died December 29, 2022. Services will be held 12 PM Friday, January 13, 2023 at Sharp Funeral Home and Cremation Center,  6063 Fenton Road, Grand Blanc. Burial will follow at 2 PM in Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly. Visitation will be held 11 AM until the time of the service at...

Dec 28, 2022

SMITH, Robert John - Age 97, of Flint Township, passed away peacefully at home with his wife and daughter by his side, Wednesday, December 28, 2022.  A service will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, January 6, 2023 at Mayfair Bible Church, 5339 Pierson Road, Flushing.  Pastor Michael Breznau officiating.  Those desiring may make contributions to Mayfair Bible Church, Flint...