Obituaries

Nov 5, 2021

BERNER, Irving Seymour -- Age 85, of Flint, died November 5, 2021. Graveside services will be held 12 PM Sunday November 7, 2021 at Machpelah Cemetery, 4615 Branch Rd., Flint. Irving was born February 25, 1936 in Bay City, the son of Abraham and Rita (Fivenson) Berner. He married Florence Ray Koenig February 14, 1965 in Flint. He was...

Nov 4, 2021

James Edward Payne rose with the sun on August 28th, 1969, and went home to be with the Lord alongside the setting sun on November 4th, 2021. Jamie lived a life full of love, midnight runs, laughter, and adventures. He spent his time loving his wife, children, family, and best buddies. Anyone who knows Jamie loves him. He was...

Nov 3, 2021

FOCO, Patricia Ann - Age 87, of Jackson, formerly of Linden, passed away November 3, 2021. Funeral services will be held 11 AM Saturday, November 13, 2021 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Linden Chapel, 209 E. Broad St., Linden. Visitation will be held from 10:30AM until the time of service. Burial will follow in Mt. Forest Twp. Cemetery, Pinconning. Patricia...

Nov 3, 2021

CHAPPELL, Val I. of Gainesville, Virginia went home to be with his Heavenly Father, with his wife by his side, on Wednesday November 3, 2021 at Fair Oaks Community Hospital, in Fairfax, Virginia. His passion was his family, loving the Lord, preaching the Word, and serving others. Val was born in Flint, Michigan on April 16, 1955, the son...

Nov 3, 2021

MESERVE, Gail Marie- Age 67, of Swartz Creek, died November 3, 2021.Arrangements provided by  Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek.  Gail was born October 9, 1954 in Newark, New Jersey, the  daughter of the late Edward Henry and Elizabeth (Lopez) Gramiak. She married Martin Meserve on April 20, 1974 in Iselin, New Jersey.  Gail...

Nov 3, 2021

Johnnie Allen Hill – our teacher, mentor, friend and Papa Bear – has returned to his heavenly home on 11/3/21.

Son of Otis and Lillie Faye, brother to James, Ray (d), Danny, Mary (d), and Betty.  John was a loving husband of Patricia’s for 60 years.  A devoted father to Mark (Alison), Kevin (Amy), Robin (Jeff) and...

Nov 2, 2021

SPRAGUE, William George - age 72, of Lennon, died November 2, 2021. A funeral service will be held 1 PM Saturday, November 6, 2021 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Rd., Swartz Creek, MI 48473 with Rev. Paul Thomas officiating. A Masonic Memorial Service will follow the funeral under the auspices of North Newburg Lodge #161...

Nov 2, 2021

Tatus, Philip Michael, a long-time resident of Fowlerville, Michigan, lost his battle with cancer at age 71 on November 2, 2021, in the care of Arbor Hospice Residence, Saline, Michigan. Born in Detroit, he was the beloved son of Peter S. and Irene D. (Gburzynski) Tatus. Phil was drafted into the US Army and served on active duty in...

Nov 1, 2021

SIMMS, Russell Kevin - Age 64, of Byron, passed away November 1, 2021. Interment will be held at a later date at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly. Russell was born June 12, 1957 in Dearborn, the son of Russell and Vicky Simms and was a veteran of the US Army. He was employed at Mahars Greenhouse for many...

Nov 1, 2021

MORSE, Patricia Ann - age 87, formerly of Flint, died November 1, 2021. Funeral services will be held 11 AM Monday, November 8, 2021 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Rd., Swartz Creek, MI 48473. Interment will follow at Sunset Hills Cemetery. Visitation will be held 2-5 PM Sunday and 10 - 11 AM Monday at...

Nov 1, 2021

Pollard, Bethany Ann, of Bancroft, age 74, died Monday November 1, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. Cremation has taken place and burial will take place at Fort Custer National Cemetery, Battle Creek, at a later date.  Bethany was born April 28, 1947, the daughter of Robert N. and Anna L. (Bandy) Jackson. She married Rodney Pollard on May 27, 1967,...

Nov 1, 2021

HNILICA, Jerry - Age 75, of Linden, passed away November 1, 2021. Funeral services will be held 3PM Friday, November 5, 2021 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Linden Chapel, 209 E. Broad St., Linden. Visitation will be held from 1 PM until the time of service Friday. In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make contributions to the family c/o...

Oct 31, 2021

McKellar, Thelma Louise, Age 96, of Grand Blanc, died October 31, 2021. Funeral services will be held 11AM Friday November 5 at First Presbyterian Church of Flint, 746 S. Saginaw St., Flint. The Rev. Paul Ytterock will officiate. Burial will follow in Sunset Hills Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-8 PM Thursday at Sharp Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 6063...

Oct 31, 2021

INMAN, Alan W. -- Age 90, passed away on Sunday October 31, 2021, surrounded by his family. Funeral Mass will be Celebrated 10 AM Wednesday, November 3 at St. Pius X Catholic Church. 3139 Hogarth Ave., Flint. Fr. Anthony Strouse celebrant. Visitation will be 5-8 PM Tuesday where a scripture service will be held at 6 PM at Sharp...

Oct 30, 2021

SMITH, Opal Lucille - Age 94, of Burton, died October 30, 2021. No public services will be held. Arrangements provided by Sharp Funeral Home & Cremation Center 6063 Fenton Rd. Grand Blanc. Opal was born September 3, 1927 in Leachville, AR., the daughter of Clyde and Pearl (Bolin) Hicks. She married Harmon Smith in Flint on May 19, 1951....

Oct 29, 2021

GORSLINE, Kathleen Sue - Age 77, of Grand Blanc, passed away peacefully at 9:15PM, Friday October 29, 2021 at St. Mary's Hospital in Saginaw. Arrangements provided by Sharp Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Road, Grand Blanc. Kathleen was born October 21, 1944 in Lake Orion, Michigan, the  daughter of Albert and Beatrice Sue (Lohate) Berry. She graduated...

Oct 29, 2021

CRUM, Clinton Ross - Age 85, of Flushing, passed away October 29, 2021. Funeral services will be held 11 AM Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Rd., Swartz Creek. Visitation will be held from 4-8 PM Tuesday. Those desiring may make contributions to National Council of Dementia Minds, P.O. Box 342, Alma,...

Oct 29, 2021

PELKY, Dennis William - age 67, of Flint, died October 29, 2021. A memorial service will be held 1 PM Friday, November 5, 2021 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Rd., Swartz Creek, MI 48473. The family will receive friends from 4-8 PM Thursday and 12-1 PM Friday at the funeral home. Dennis was born June...

Oct 28, 2021

Kelch, George Andrew - Age 78, of Burton, died October 28, 2021. Funeral services will be held 5 PM Monday, November 1 at Sharp Funeral Home & Cremation Center 6063 Fenton Rd. Grand Blanc. Visitation will be held at 4 PM until the time of the service on Monday. George was born April 2, 1943 in Flint, the son...

Oct 28, 2021

WHEELER, Donald James - Age 74, of Fenton, died Thursday, October 28, 2021.  Funeral services will be held 11:30 AM Monday, November 1, 2021 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Road, Fenton (A live stream of the service will be available on Donald's obituary page at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com).  Fr. John Wheeler officiating.  Visitation will be held at...