Obituaries

Star Ann Ryder

Star Ann Ryder

Jan 23, 2025

Ryder, Star Ann - Age 76, of Owosso, died January 23, 2025. Arrangements provided by Sharp Funeral Home & Cremation Center 6063 Fenton Rd. Grand Blanc. Those desiring may make contributions to The National Kidney Foundation. Star was born February 8, 1948 in Flint, the daughter of Robert and Lois (Duff) Setzer. She was a graduate of Birch Run High...

Lyman Van Winkle Jr.

Lyman Van Winkle Jr.

Jan 23, 2025

Lyman Van Winkle Jr. (A.B., M.A., Ed. D.) age 92, of Flint, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025. A Memorial Service will be held at Unitarian Universalist Church of Flint in the Spring of 2025. He will be laid to rest at the Memorial Garden Cemetery of Unitarian Universalist Church of Flint. Sharp Funeral Homes - Miller Road Chapel...

Linda Louise Palmer

Linda Louise Palmer

Jan 22, 2025

PALMER, Linda Louise - Age 81, of Swansboro, NC, formerly of Flint, MI, passed away on January 22, 2025, in Newport, North Carolina. A celebration of her life will be held at 1 PM on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 W. Silver Lake Rd., Fenton, MI 48430. Visitation will take place from 11 AM...

Gary H. Philburn

Gary H. Philburn

Jan 22, 2025

Gary H. Philburn, age 77, of Fenton, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. A Graveside Service will be held in the Spring of 2025, where he will be laid to rest next to his late wife, Martha, at Greenwood Cemetery in Fowlerville, Michigan. Sharp Funeral Homes-Fenton Chapel has been entrusted with funeral arrangements. Online condolences can be shared by...

Elwood Rae Hardenburg

Elwood Rae Hardenburg

Jan 22, 2025

HARDENBURG, Elwood Rae - age 92 of Montrose, passed away on January 22, 2025. Cremation has taken place. He will be laid to rest, with military honors, at 2:00 PM Monday, April 14, 2025 at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, Michigan. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Elwood to the Hurley Medical Center - Burn Unit (www.hurleyfoundation.org)...

Sadie Irene Lombardi

Sadie Irene Lombardi

Jan 22, 2025

LOMBARDI, Sadie Irene - Age 94, of Fenton, passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2025. 

Sadie was born August 16, 1930 in Detroit, the daughter of Raymond and Rose (Moceri) Randazzo. She had resided in Fenton for the past 1 1/2 years coming from St. Clair Shores/Harper Woods. She married James Vincent Lombardi on June 2, 1951 in Detroit. Sadie enjoyed cooking...

Susan Jane Moran

Susan Jane Moran

Jan 21, 2025

Susan Jane Moran, recently of Fenton, MI, but born in Geneva, NY, and a resident of Vernon, CT for most of her adult life, passed from this world on January 21,2025, after 73 years of adventure followed by a brief illness. She is survived by her brother, Thomas J. (Carilee) Moran of Fenton, MI; her niece, Dr. Amy Moran (Ryan)...

Raymond D. Dodge

Raymond D. Dodge

Jan 20, 2025

Raymond D. Dodge, age 87, of Byron, Michigan, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2025 in Lecanto, FL due to complications from Parkinsons and pneumonia. Ray was born on November 3, 1937 to Ralph and Agnes Dodge in Flint, Michigan. He attended Beecher High School in Flint and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Ray retired in 2004 from...

JoAnn Marie Jones

JoAnn Marie Jones

Jan 20, 2025

JONES, JoAnn Marie - age 87, of Swartz Creek, passed away, January 20, 2025. Funeral services will be held 11 AM Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Rd., Swartz Creek, MI 48473 with Pastor Jim Nelson officiating. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Grand Blanc. Visitation will be held 5-8 PM Monday,...

Christine "Chris" Campbell

Christine "Chris" Campbell

Jan 20, 2025

Campbell, Christine “Chris” - Age 88, of Flint, formerly of Swartz Creek, died Monday, January 20, 2025 at Woodhaven Senior Community. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek. Pastor Gregory Timmons will be officiating. Interment at 2:30 PM Saturday, February 1 at Bendle...

Nyla Kay Richardson

Nyla Kay Richardson

Jan 20, 2025

Nyla Kay Richardson - age 75, of Howell, Michigan, passed away surrounded by her family on January 20, 2025. Funeral Services will be held at 11 AM Monday, January 27, 2025 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Road, Fenton. Interment will follow in Great Lakes National Cemetery, 4200 Belford Road, Holly. Visitation will be from 9 AM...

Charles Edward "Charlie" Hoover

Charles Edward "Charlie" Hoover

Jan 20, 2025

HOOVER, Charles Edward "Charlie" - Age 95, of Fenton, passed away Monday, January 20, 2025. Funeral services will be held 1:00 PM Monday, February 10, 2025 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Road, Fenton (The service will be live streamed and can be viewed via Chuck's obituary page at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com). Deacon Ron Kenney officiating. Burial in Oakwood...

Arlene A. Taylor

Arlene A. Taylor

Jan 19, 2025



Taylor, Arlene A. - Age 87, longtime resident of Flint, passed away January 19, 2025. Visitation will be held from 12:00 - 6:00 PM Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Sharp Funeral Home & Cremation Center 6063 Fenton Rd. Grand Blanc. Mrs. Taylor will be laid to rest, after a private graveside service, at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, Michigan. 

Arlene...

Glenn "Hutch" Myron Loga Jr.

Glenn "Hutch" Myron Loga Jr.

Jan 19, 2025

Glenn "Hutch" Myron Loga Jr., age 74, of Lennon passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025. A funeral service will take place 2:00 PM, Friday, January 24, 2025 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek. Mr. Daniel Loga will preside. Private burial will take place at Greenwood Cemetery, Vernon. Visitation will take place from 11:00...

Carol Jean Flynn-Heines

Carol Jean Flynn-Heines

Jan 18, 2025

Flynn-Heines, Carol Jean - Age 79, Byron, passed away January 18, 2025. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Arrangements provided by Sharp Funeral Homes, Linden Chapel, 209 East Broad Street, Linden. 

Carol was born February 17, 1945 in Durand, Michigan, the daughter of Lester Tower and June (Brady) Tower. She graduated from Byron High School in...

Patricia "Patti" K. Gonzales

Patricia "Patti" K. Gonzales

Jan 17, 2025

Patricia "Patti" K. Gonzales, age 67, of Daytona, Florida formerly from Flint, Michigan, passed away on January 17, 2025. Visitation will be held at 10am until the time of the Memorial Service at 12pm on Saturday, March 29, 2025 at Sharp Funeral Homes - Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road in Swartz Creek, Michigan. Those unable to attend the memorial...

Barbara P. Grooms

Barbara P. Grooms

Jan 17, 2025

Barbara "Barb" P. Grooms, age 77, of Flint formerly of Swartz Creek, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025. Visitation will be held at 6pm until 8pm on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at Sharp Funeral Home - Miller Road Chapel. Visitation will resume the following day at 10am until the time of the Funeral Service at 11am on Friday, January...

Richard "Jim" Drummond

Richard "Jim" Drummond

Jan 17, 2025

Richard James “Jim” Drummond age 83, of Swartz Creek, passed away on Friday January 17, 2025 . Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11 AM Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at St. Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church, 4413 Morrish Rd., Swartz Creek, MI 48473 with Fr. Roy Horning celebrant. Interment will follow at St. Mary Cemetery. Visitation will be held 2-4...

Sara Ann Hall

Sara Ann Hall

Jan 17, 2025

Sara Ann (Bogue) Hall - Age 91, of Swartz Creek, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on January 17, 2025. Funeral services will be held 11AM Thursday, January 23, 2025 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Rd., Swartz Creek. Pastor Ron Emmerling will officiate. Burial will follow in Crestwood Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be held...

Terry L. Jones

Terry L. Jones

Jan 16, 2025

Terry Lee Jones, MSA, CPP, PSI, PSP, CHPA, age 63, of Swartz Creek passed away at his residence on January 16, 2025 concluding his courageous nearly 2 year battle with ALS. This marks a time for celebration as he is free of the bonds of ALS.

Terry was born February 18, 1961 at St. Joseph Hospital in Flint, Michigan to parents...