Obituaries

Richard Alex Abraham

Richard Alex Abraham

Feb 23, 2025

Richard Alex Abraham Sr. age 90 passed away on February 23, 2025. He was born in Highland Park, MI to Lebanese immigrant parents, Alex Abraham and Kaffa (Sala) Abraham. From a young age, Richard embraced the values of hard work, resilience and family. Starting as a newspaper boy at age 9 and holding various jobs throughout high school, he helped...

Roberta Joann O'Hara

Roberta Joann O'Hara

Feb 22, 2025

Roberta Joann O’Hara - age 84, of Fenton, MI passed away to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Saturday February 22, 2025. Roberta’s journey came to a peaceful end surrounded by her sons. 

Roberta was born on September 19, 1940 in Burns Twp. Illinois, the daughter of Lloyd and Emily (Shimmin) Robson. She was a 1958 graduate of Galva High School....

Joseph C. Shalla

Joseph C. Shalla

Feb 22, 2025

Joseph C. Shalla passed away peacefully at the age of 78 in Fenton, Michigan. He was preceded in death by his father, Cornell Victor; stepfather, Dick Shalla; mother, Yvonne Shalla; half-brother, Richard (Dick) Shalla; half-sister, Sandy Coyer; and beloved wife, Karen Shalla.

He is survived by his daughter, Erika (Bryan) DeGayner; his son, Ryan (Kristine) Shalla; and his cherished grandchildren: Jacob...

Charlene Marie Jaynes

Charlene Marie Jaynes

Feb 21, 2025

Jaynes, Charlene Marie - Age 74, of Fenton, died February 21, 2025. There will be no services. There will be a gathering in the Summer. 

Charlene was born March 8, 1950 in Garden City, Michigan, the daughter of Louis Jacob Gatlin and Mary Joan (Townsend) Gatlin. 

Charlene loved Christmas, and anything to do with Christmas, especially Christmas music. She was a big...

Carol "Susie" Sue Glynn

Carol "Susie" Sue Glynn

Feb 21, 2025

GLYNN, Carol Sue “Susie” (Milliman) of Swartz Creek, MI, age 76, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11:00 AM, Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at St. Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church, 4413 Morrish Rd., Swartz Creek, Fr. Lewis Ekka celebrant with burial in New Calvary Catholic Cemetery. The family will receive visitors from...

Harold A. Marks, Jr.

Harold A. Marks, Jr.

Feb 20, 2025

Harold A. (Buddy) Marks Jr. - age 93 of Grand Blanc, passed away peacefully in his sleep on February 20, 2025 at Henry Ford Hospital in Grand Blanc. Harold was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Harold is survived by his wife Janet Warren, his children Thomas (Rebecca) Marks, Dr. Steven (Kelly) Marks, Michael Marks, and Catherine (Jack)...

Doris Evalean Krieger

Doris Evalean Krieger

Feb 20, 2025

KRIEGER, Doris Evalean - of Fenton, Michigan, loving mother and cherished grandmother, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2025, at the age of 89. 

Doris was born October 18, 1935, in Lincoln County, West Virginia, daughter of the late Willie Bell and Eva Tye Bell. She grew up in the rural mountains of Hamlin, WV, as one of ten children, the...

Bernard Jared Meader Jr.

Bernard Jared Meader Jr.

Feb 20, 2025

Meader, Bernard Jared Jr. - Age 70, of Flint, died February 20, 2025. A committal service will be at 2:00 PM Friday, March 7, 2025 at Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly. Arrangements are being handled by Sharp Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Road, Grand Blanc. 

Bernard was born April 29, 1954 in Flint, Michigan, the son of Bernard Jared...

Windford "Win" E. Hutcheson

Windford "Win" E. Hutcheson

Feb 20, 2025

Windford "Win" E. Hutcheson, age 92, of Fenton and Ormond Beach FL, entered into the presence of our Lord on Thursday, February 20, 2025. Visitation will be held at 10am until the time of the Funeral Service at 1pm on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at Sharp Funeral Homes - Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road in Swartz Creek. Win will...

Kenneth Allen Carpenter

Kenneth Allen Carpenter

Feb 20, 2025

CARPENTER, Kenneth Allen - Age 84, of Flushing, passed away Thursday, February 20, 2025. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Tuesday, February 25, 2024 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, Swartz Creek (The service will be live streamed at can be viewed via Kenneth's obituary page at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com). Pastor Jeffrey Glover officiating. Visitation will be held at the...

Mary Elan Dillman

Mary Elan Dillman

Feb 19, 2025

Mary Elan Dillman - Age 78, of Brighton, passed away February 19, 2025. Mary was born April 8, 1946 in Durand, the daughter of the late Donald and Berdena (Smith) McCallum. She enjoyed gardening, canning, crocheting and cooking. She is survived by her daughter, Tina and husband Jim Pleshakov; grandsons, Matthew and Joseph; sister, Betty and husband Jim Cooper; brother,...

Mary Imogene (Jones) Wright

Mary Imogene (Jones) Wright

Feb 19, 2025

Wright, Mary Imogene (Jones) - Age 75, of Flint, died February 19, 2025. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Arrangements provided by Sharp Funeral & Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Rd., Grand Blanc. Mary was born January 4, 1950 in Lapeer, the daughter of John Frank and Ruth Imogene (Brewer) Jones. She married Lawrence Wright on...

Mary Ann Sloan

Mary Ann Sloan

Feb 18, 2025

Mary Ann Sloan - Age 70, of Linden, passed away February 18, 2025. Services will be held 2PM Friday, March 14, 2025 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Linden Chapel, 209 E. Broad St., Linden. Deacon Ron Kenney will officiate. The family will receive friends from 11AM until the time of service. A private burial will be held at St. John Cemetery,...

Reynaldo DeLeon

Reynaldo DeLeon

Feb 18, 2025

DeLEON, Reynaldo - Age 80, of Flint, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2025. Funeral services will be held 12:00 PM Monday, February 24, 2025 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek (The service will be live streamed and can be viewed via Reynaldo's obituary page at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com). Burial in Flint Memorial Park, Mt. Morris. Visitation...

Gladys Pauline Parker

Gladys Pauline Parker

Feb 17, 2025

PARKER, Gladys Pauline - Age 75, of Ortonville, formerly of Flint, passed away peacefully February 17, 2025. Cremation arrangements provided by Sharp Funeral Home and Cremation Center 6063 Fenton Rd., Grand Blanc. Gladys was born December 17, 1949, in Fort Wayne, IN the daughter of Walter and Eva (Smith) Zimmerman. 

Gladys graduated from Flint Northern High School in 1968. She married...

Barbara Anne Burtch

Barbara Anne Burtch

Feb 17, 2025

Barbara Anne Burtch (Kuhn) was born on November 17, 1933, in Beaver Falls, PA. Her father was Samuel Kenneth Kuhn, and her mother was Norma Darrow Kuhn (Lindner). 

They soon moved to Michigan where Barbara spent most of her life. She graduated from Hartland High in 1952. She then enrolled at Michigan State University where she graduated in 1957 with a...

Paul William Vert

Paul William Vert

Feb 17, 2025



VERT, Paul William - Age 71, of Flushing, passed away Monday, February 17, 2025, after a lengthy struggle with ALS. A service to celebrate Paul's life will be held 4:00 PM Saturday, March 1, 2025 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek (The service will be live streamed and can be viewed via Paul's obituary...

Henrietta Ivah Taylor

Henrietta Ivah Taylor

Feb 17, 2025

Taylor, Henrietta Ivah - Age 96, of Grand Blanc, died February 17, 2025. A private family gathering will be held. Arrangements provided by Sharp Funeral Home & Cremation Center 6063 Fenton Rd. Grand Blanc. Those desiring may make contributions to Humane Society of Genesee County. Henrietta was born April 9, 1928 in Dearborn, the daughter of Henry and Ivah (Long)...

Natasha Lynn Derrick

Natasha Lynn Derrick

Feb 17, 2025

DERRICK, Natasha Lynn - Age 40, of Linden, passed away February 17, 2025. A memorial service will be held 2PM Saturday, March 1, 2025 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Linden Chapel, 209 E. Broad St., Linden. The family will receive friends from 12PM until the time of service. Those desiring may make contributions to the family c/o Sharp Funeral Homes. Natasha...

Carolyn Ann McManama

Carolyn Ann McManama

Feb 17, 2025

McManama, Carolyn Ann - age 87, of Flushing, passed away February 17, 2025. Private services will be held. In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make memorial contributions to WCMU Public Television (www.wcmu.org/television/) or the Alliance for the Great Lakes (www.greatlakes.org). Carolyn was born December 19, 1937 in Flint, the daughter of Ernest and Celia (Bakkala) Ivey. She married Jerry...