Obituaries

Ernest William "Ernie" Zinger

Ernest William "Ernie" Zinger

Apr 25, 2025

Ernest W. Zinger (Ernie) was born on June 20, 1958, in Bad Axe, Michigan to the late Ernest E. and Johnnie Irene (Pomroy) Zinger of Ubly, MI. He was the youngest of six children.

Ernie was a 1976 graduate of Ubly High School. He went on to receive his bachelor’s degree from Ferris State University in Big Rapids, MI. In 1980,...

Darin Scott Watson

Darin Scott Watson

Apr 25, 2025

Darin Scott Watson, born July 29, 1965, passed away peacefully at his home in Flint, Michigan on April 25, 2025, at the age of 59.

Darin was a skilled tradesman who worked for many years as an Asbestos Abatement Specialist and a welder. He was proud of his work and dedicated to his craft. Outside of work, Darin was most at...

Gerald Michael Clark

Gerald Michael Clark

Apr 25, 2025

CLARK, Gerald Michael -- Age 85, of Swartz Creek, died Friday, April 25, 2025. Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11AM Saturday, May 3 at St. Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church, 4413 Morrish Road , Swartz Creek. Fr. Louise Ekka Celebrant. Interment at St Mary Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be 3 - 8 PM Friday May 2 at Sharp Funeral...

Marian J. Granger

Marian J. Granger

Apr 25, 2025

Marian J. Granger, age 97, lifetime resident of Swartz Creek, passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025. Visitation will be held at 4pm - 8pm on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at Sharp Funeral Homes- Miller Road Chapel. Visitation will resume the following day at 11am until the time of the Funeral Service at 12pm on Thursday, May 8, 2025 at...

Wanda Lee Ford

Wanda Lee Ford

Apr 25, 2025

FORD, Wanda Lee -- Age 88, of Flint Township, died Friday, April 25, 2025. Funeral services will be held 12 PM Friday, May 2 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road Swartz Creek. Committal Service will be 1:30 PM Friday May 2 at Great Lakes National Cemetery, 4200 Belford Road, Holly. Visitation will be held 3-8 PM...

Betty Marie Coggins

Betty Marie Coggins

Apr 23, 2025

COGGINS, Betty Marie - age 92, of Fenton, formerly of Midland, TX, and Punta Gorda, FL passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2025. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 AM Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 600 N. Adelaide St., Fenton. Fr. David Harvey celebrant. Interment will follow in Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly....

Mark David Howd

Mark David Howd

Apr 23, 2025

HOWD, Mark David - Age 76, of Gaines, passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2025. Funeral services will be held 1:00 PM Monday, April 28, 2025 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek (the service will be live streamed and can be viewed via Mark's obituary page at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com). Burial in Sunset Hills Cemetery, Flint. Visitation...

Beatrice I. Basner

Beatrice I. Basner

Apr 23, 2025

Beatrice I. Basner, age 85, of Flint, passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. Visitation will be held at 3pm - 8pm on Friday, April 25, 2025 at Sharp Funeral Homes - Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road in Swartz Creek. Visitation will resume the following day at 10am until the time of the Funeral Service at 11am on Saturday,...

Debra Ann Brumar

Debra Ann Brumar

Apr 22, 2025

BRUMAR, Debra Ann - Age 61 of Fenton passed away April 22, 2025 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. A Graveside service will take place 2:00 PM Saturday, April 26, 2025 at Gage Cemetery, Fenton Twp. Deacon Ron Kenney officiating. Funeral arrangements provided by Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel. Memorial contributions in Debra's memory would be appreciated to...

Rita Zamboldi

Rita Zamboldi

Apr 22, 2025

Rita "RiRi" Ann Wortman Zamboldi - age 96, passed away peacefully April 22, 2025 at Provision Living in Grand Rapids surrounded by the love of family, friends and dedicated caregivers. Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10:30AM Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at St. Augustine Catholic Church, 6481 Faussett Rd., Howell. Fr. Gregg Pleiness celebrant. Burial will follow at Great Lakes National...

Keith Francis Lawrence

Keith Francis Lawrence

Apr 22, 2025

Keith Francis Lawrence, 63 of Swartz Creek, passed away on April 22nd 2025. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, April 26, 2025 at Westside Church, 5090 Pasadena Ave, Flushing. Pastor Ed Emmerling officiating. Burial in Byron Cemetery, Byron. Visitation will be held at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek Friday from 4-8 PM;...

Jack D. Wiegand

Jack D. Wiegand

Apr 22, 2025

Jack D. Wiegand - Age 90, of Durand, formerly of Linden, passed away April 22, 2025. Funeral services will be held 1PM Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Linden Chapel, 209 E. Broad St., Linden. Visitation will be held from 12PM until the time of service. Burial will follow in Great Lakes National Cemetery. Jack was born May...

Jimmy Blain Roper

Jimmy Blain Roper

Apr 21, 2025

Jimmy Roper, a devoted family man and true original passed away on Monday April 21, 2025 doing what he loved, riding his Harley Davidson. A Celebration of Jimmy's Life will be held at 5:00 PM Saturday, May 31, 2025 at the Sharp Funeral Home & Cremation Center located at 6063 Fenton Road, Grand Blanc, Michigan. Jimmy's family will welcome guests...

W. Duane Arnold

W. Duane Arnold

Apr 21, 2025

ARNOLD, W. Duane - Age 98, of Fenton, passed away Monday, April 21, 2025. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Monday, April 28, 2025 at Fenton United Methodist Church, 119 S. Leroy St, Fenton. Pastor Jeff Jaggers officiating. Burial in Crestwood Memorial Cemetery, Grand Blanc. Visitation will be held at the Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake...

Della Frances Masse

Della Frances Masse

Apr 20, 2025

MASSE, Della Frances, age 76 of Davison, formerly of Flint, passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer. A Memorial Gathering will be held from 2-6 PM Sunday, April 27, 2025 at Sharp Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Road, Grand Blanc. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Della to the Humane...

Carl Bernard Farmer

Carl Bernard Farmer

Apr 19, 2025

Carl Bernard Farmer, beloved husband, father, Papa, uncle, brother, and friend; went to be with the Lord April 19, 2025. Carl was born September 20, 1949, in Flint to George and Thelma (née Conrad) Farmer and was raised by Thelma with his four brothers Mike, Jimmy, Bobby, and Wayne. He shared 56 years with the love of his life Debra...

Gregory Dale Granger

Gregory Dale Granger

Apr 19, 2025

GRANGER, Gregory Dale - Age 68, of Gaines, passed away Saturday, April 19, 2025. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Monday, April 28, 2025 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek (The service will be live streamed and can be viewed via Greg's obituary page at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com). Pastor David Boillat officiating. Burial in Oakwood...

Sondra Kay "Bag" Merrow

Sondra Kay "Bag" Merrow

Apr 19, 2025

MERROW, Sondra Kay "Bag" - Age 60, of Flint, passed away Saturday, April 19, 2025. Cremation has taken place and no services will be held. Those desiring may make contributions to Humane Society of Genesee County, G-3325 S. Dort Hwy, Burton, MI 48529.

Sondra was born August 7, 1964 in Flint. She was a 1982 graduate of Flushing High School. She...

James Howard Alumbaugh

James Howard Alumbaugh

Apr 18, 2025

ALUMBAUGH, James Howard- Age 84, of Ira, passed away April 18, 2025. Cremation Arrangements provided by Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel 1000 Silver Lake Road, Fenton.

James was born November 23, 1940 in Damascus, AR the son of Bishop Marvin "Buck" and Alma (Lyons) Alumbaugh. He married Georgia Ruth Robinson in June of 1963. James was employed with GM for 30...

Ralph Collins

Ralph Collins

Apr 18, 2025

COLLINS, Ralph - age 65, of Pinconning passed away Friday, April 18, 2025.

He was born on October 27, 1959 in Detroit.

He is preceded by his parents Jewel (Curly) and Lillie, his daughters Amanda and Norrie.

Ralph is survived by his beloved wife Rose, his loving daughter Susan, and devoted son Sam (Angie), his grandchildren Edward, Nevaeha, Sam IV, Brenonna, and Ava,...