Obituaries
Charlie Chester "Big C" Bowles, Jr.
2025
Charlie Bowles, affectionately known to so many as “Big C,” passed away on July 1, 2025, surrounded by loved ones, leaving behind a legacy of stories, laughter, and larger-than-life memories. Born on August 7, 1945, in Pontiac, Michigan, to Charles Chester Sr. and Lucille (Croteau) Bowles, Charlie’s spirit made an indelible mark on everyone he met.
Those who knew Big C...
Fredrick Dowe Thomas
Jul 20, 2025
Thomas, Fredrick Dowe - Age 83, of Fenton, died July 20, 2025 at his residence. A Celebration of life will be held at a later date to be announced. Arrangements are being handled by Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Road, Fenton.
Fredrick was born March 18, 1942 in Chatham, Ontario, Canada, the son of Gordon Thomas and Gertrude...
Chuck B. Carter
Jul 19, 2025
CARTER, Chuck B. - age 72 of Flushing, passed away July 19, 2025. Funeral services will be held 5 PM Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Rd., Swartz Creek, MI 48473. Visitation will be held from 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Tuesday at the funeral home. Contributions may be made to the Genesee...
Carter Brent Jones
Jul 18, 2025
JONES, Carter Brent - Age 14, of Durand, passed away tragically on Friday, July 18, 2025, as the result of a UTV accident. Funeral services will be held 1 PM Saturday, July 26, 2025 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Rd., Swartz Creek, MI 48473. Interment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Vernon. Visitation will be held...
Sharon Marie Draheim
Jul 18, 2025
Sharon Marie Draheim, of Durand, passed away Friday, July 18,2025 at McLaren Hospital-Flint. She was 89 years old.
Born September 28, 1935 in Flint, she was one of two daughters born to John and Hulda (Herzog) Horton. On September 17,1955 she married Leo Edward Draheim in Flint, with Leo they raised 3 children and enjoyed 49 years of marriage and memories...
Donald Paul Cain
Jul 18, 2025
CAIN, Donald Paul - age 70 of Mt. Morris, Michigan, passed away peacefully at home, with his family by his side, on July 18, 2025. In accordance with Don's wishes, cremation has taken place and no service is scheduled.
Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Don to the Humane Society of Genesee County (www.geneseehumane.org).
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Michael Lee Sian
Jul 18, 2025
Michael Lee Sian, age 58, of Linden, passed away on July 18, 2025. A private gathering will be held at a future date to honor and celebrate his life. In lieu of flowers, the family graciously requests that those who wish to honor Michael's memory consider supporting Stomp Out Sarcoma 2025 (https://michiganmedicine.donordrive.com/events/729) under the team name "Heart and Sole."
Michael was...
Mark David Proffer
Jul 17, 2025
PROFFER, Mark David - age 58 of Gaines, passed away July 17, 2025. A memorial service will be held 11 AM Saturday, August 9, 2025 at Central Church of the Nazarene, 1261 Bristol Rd, Flint, MI 48507. The family will receive friends from 10 AM - 11 AM Saturday, August 9 at the church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may...
David Donald Neeley
Jul 17, 2025
NEELEY, David Donald - age 73, of Swartz Creek, passed away July 17, 2025. Private services will be held at a later date. David was born September 19, 1951 in Flint, the son of Donald and Rhoda (Robertson) Neeley. He married Lourene Curtis in June 1991. David retired from General Motors in Quality Control. He enjoyed watching sports games, fishing...
Wanda Lee Cummings
Jul 17, 2025
Wanda Lee Cummings, of Swartz Creek, passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2025 at her residence. She was 64 years old.
Born October 26, 1960 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, she was the daughter of James Willard and Kathryn Celia (Cocker) Phares. Wanda worked for many years in the schools in Swartz Creek and found her calling working with kids, she enjoyed...
Joy Ann McKay
Jul 17, 2025
McKay, Joy Ann - Age 88, of Mundy Township, died July 17, 2025. Arrangements have been handled by Sharp Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Road, Grand Blanc.
Joy was born October 27, 1936 in McLean, Illinois, the daughter of David and Elsie (Taylor) Snow. She married Robert B. Mckay on September 18, 1965. Joy enjoyed cooking and sewing. She...
Juanita Bradley
Jul 17, 2025
Juanita Bradley, age 80, of Flushing, passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2025. Visitation will be held from 4pm until 7pm on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at Sharp Funeral Homes - Miller Road Chapel. Visitation will resume the following day at 10am until the time of the Funeral Service at 11am on Friday, July 25, 2025, at Sharp Funeral Homes...
Clyde Daniel Harvey
Jul 16, 2025
HARVEY, Clyde Daniel - Age 49, of Fenton, passed away Wednesday, July 16, 2025. Cremation has taken place and burial in Riddle Cemetery will be announced at a later date.
Clyde was born May 21, 1976 in Howell, the son of Robert O'Neil and Karen Lee (Abrahamse) Harvey. He attended Brighton High School. He had resided in Fenton since 2008 coming...
Shelia Marie (Rule) Dirrim
Jul 16, 2025
Dirrim, Shelia Marie (Rule) - Age 75, of Fenton, formerly of Grand Blanc, died July 16, 2025. A Memorial Gathering will be held 5-7 PM Wednesday July 23, 2025 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Road, Fenton.
Shelia was born April 11, 1950 in Grayling, Michigan, the daughter of James Rule and Phyllis (Hamblin) Rule. She was a...
Barbara M. Dye
Jul 16, 2025
Barbara M. Dye, age 92, of Fenton, died on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at Henry Ford Genesys. Private services were entrusted to Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Road, Fenton. Entombment will take place at Washtenong Memorial Park, Ann Arbor.
Barbara was born on October 12, 1932 in Wyandotte, Michigan the daughter of the late Raymond and Nellie (Syroka)...
Kathleen Louise Halls
Jul 16, 2025
Halls, Kathleen Louise - Age 86, of Fenton, formerly of Flushing, died July 16, 2025. Arrangements are being handled by Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Road, Fenton. Private interment in Bendle Cemetery, Clayton Township.
Kathleen was born April 3, 1939 in Flint, Michigan, the daughter of Clayton Diamond and Mary Iris (Riley) Diamond. She married William A. Halls...
Gerald Raymond "Jerry" Walker
Jul 16, 2025
WALKER, Gerald Raymond "Jerry" - Age 87, of Swartz Creek, passed away Wednesday, July 16, 2025. Services will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, July 19, 2025 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek (The service will be live streamed and can be viewed via Jerry's obituary page at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com). Pastor Scott Salo officiating. Visitation will...
Delores Ann "Dody" Bedell
Jul 15, 2025
Delores Ann "Dody" Bedell - age 90, of Linden, passed away July 15, 2025. A private committal service will be held at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly and a service to celebrate her life will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, August 23, 2025 at Linden Free Methodist Church, 13274 Linden Road, Linden. Delores was born July 12, 1935...
Todd Douglas Healy
Jul 14, 2025
Healy, Todd Douglas - age 56, of Fenton, passed away July 14, 2025. A memorial service will be held 1 PM Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 W. Silver Lake Rd., Fenton, MI 48430. The family will receive friends from 11 AM - 1 PM Wednesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions...
Mavis (Gail) Grow
Jul 14, 2025
GROW, Mavis (Gail) - Age 89, of Burton, passed away Monday, July 14, 2025. Funeral services will be held 1:00 PM Friday, July 18, 2025 at Sharp Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Road, Grand Blanc (The service will be live streamed and can be viewed via Gail's obituary page at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com). Pastor Gerald Woodruff officiating. Burial in Maple...
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