Obituaries

Christopher David Robinson

Christopher David Robinson

Sep 9, 2026

ROBINSON, Christopher David - Age 66, of Linden, passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2026. Cremation has taken place and no services will be held at this time. Those desiring may make contributions to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Chris was born November 7, 1959 in Flint, the son of Philip Charles and Marcia Marie (Jackson) Robinson. He was a 1977 graduate...

Debra Sue Begley

Debra Sue Begley

Sep 8, 2026

BEGLEY, Debra - Age 73, of Flushing, gained her wings, Tuesday September 8, 2026 after a long-extended illness, with her family by her side. Graveside service will be held 11 AM Friday, September 11, 2026 at Evergreen Cemetery 3415 E. Hill Rd. Grand Blanc. Arrangements are being handled by Sharp Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Rd., Grand Blanc,...

George Charles Beckwith

George Charles Beckwith

Sep 7, 2026

BECKWITH, George Charles - Age 95, of Fenton, passed away Monday, September 7, 2026. Services will be held 12:00 PM Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Road, Fenton (The service will be live streamed and can be viewed via George's obituary page at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com). Deacon Ron Kenney officiating. Inurnment immediately following in the...

Charles Wendell Cowdrey

Charles Wendell Cowdrey

Sep 7, 2026

Cowdrey, Charles Wendell- Age 94, of Holly, passed away Monday, September 7, 2026. A Celebration of Life will be held 2:00 PM, Saturday, September 19 at Harvestland Church, 5848 Clintonville Rd., Clarkston with Pastor Pete Freeman officiating. The family will have visiting and refreshments after the service at the church. There will be a private Interment at Great Lakes National...

Patricia Ann "Pattie" Britton

Patricia Ann "Pattie" Britton

Sep 7, 2026

Patricia Ann “Pattie” Britton, age 66, went to sleep peacefully and woke up in Heaven on September 7, 2026. In accordance with her wishes, cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, September 12, 2026 at the Sharp Funeral Homes - Miller Road Chapel located at 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek, Michigan 48473....

Lawrence Allen Davis "Larry"

Lawrence Allen Davis "Larry"

Sep 7, 2026

DAVIS, Lawrence Allen "Larry"- age 68, of Flint, passed away on September 7, 2026. A Graveside Service will take place at 2:00 PM Thursday, September 10, 2026 at Flint Memorial Park Cemetery 9506 N. Dort Hwy. Mount Morris. Memorial contributions in Larry's memory would be appreciated to go towards the funeral expenses, payable to Sharp Funeral Homes. Larry was born...

Dianne Weaver

Dianne Weaver

Sep 6, 2026

Lois Dianne Weaver, affectionately known as Dianne to her family and friends, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 6, 2026, at the age of 82. A memorial service celebrating Dianne’s life will be held at 11:00 AM on October 3, 2026, at Halsey Methodist Church, located at 10006 Halsey Road, Grand Blanc, Michigan, 48439. The family will receive friends beginning...

Joseph Sobosky

Joseph Sobosky

Sep 6, 2026

Sobosky, Joseph - Age 92, of Burton, passed away September 6, 2026.

Services will be held 11 AM Friday September 11, 2026 at the Chapel at White Chapel Cemetery, 621 W. Long Lake Rd., Troy, Michigan, 48098. Arrangements are being handled by Sharp Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Road, Grand Blanc, Michigan, 48507. In lieu of flowers, those desiring...

Norma Jean July

Norma Jean July

Sep 6, 2026

JULY, Norma Jean (Carrell) - Age 85, of Burton, passed away Saturday, September 6, 2026. Cremation has taken place and no service will be held at this time.

Norma was born December 3, 1940 in Flint, the daughter of Alfred and Opal (Lakey) Carrell. She attended Bentley High School. She married Lorne R. July March 10, 1956 in Flint and he...

Deborah Diane Copeland

Deborah Diane Copeland

Sep 6, 2026

Deborah Diane (Miller) Copeland- Age 74, of Swartz Creek, passed away on September 6, 2026. A memorial service will be held at 1PM on Saturday, September 12, 2026 at Sharp Funeral Homes & Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Road in Grand Blanc. Memorial visitation will take place from 12PM until the time of service on Saturday at the funeral home.

Debbie was...

Robert "Bob" Louis Hutchins

Robert "Bob" Louis Hutchins

Sep 5, 2026

Robert "Bob" Louis Hutchins, 87, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend passed away at home in Linden on September 5, 2026. A funeral service in celebration of Bob's life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 12, at St. Jude's Episcopal Church, 106 E. Elizabeth St., Fenton, MI 48430. Visitation will be before the service, starting at...

Melba Jo Minor

Melba Jo Minor

Sep 5, 2026

Minor, Melba Jo - Age 88, of Flint, died September 5, 2026. Funeral services will be held 11:30 AM Friday, September 11, 2026 at Sharp Funeral Home and Cremation, 6063 Fenton Road, Grand Blanc, Michigan 48507. The funeral service may be viewed by livestream from a link at Mrs. Minor's page at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.  2 PM Friday September 11 Interment at...

Twila Denise Brown

Twila Denise Brown

Sep 5, 2026

Brown, Twila Denise - age 64 of Flint, passed away on September 5, 2026 after a courageous battle with cancer. A funeral service will be held at 12:00 PM Monday, September 14, 2026 at the Sharp Funeral Home & Cremation Center located at 6063 Fenton Road, Grand Blanc, Michigan 48507 with Benjamen Evers officiating. Twila will be laid to rest...

Penny Louise DeVoe

Penny Louise DeVoe

Sep 5, 2026

Penny Louise Devoe- Age 83, of Flint, passed away September 5, 2026. In accordance with her wishes, private cremation arrangements have taken place, and no services will be held.

Tributes may be shared at sharpfuneralhomes.com 

Dr. Melvin Jack Flamenbaum

Dr. Melvin Jack Flamenbaum

Sep 5, 2026

Melvin Jack Flamenbaum, beloved husband, father, grandfather, cousin, friend, mentor, and oral surgeon, passed away peacefully surrounded by love. Born on May 15, 1947, to Isaac Max Flamenbaum and Rose Flamenbaum, Mel lived a life defined by integrity, resilience, humor, and unwavering devotion to family and community.

For 56 years, Mel shared a remarkable partnership with the love of his life,...

Carol Cecile Lucas

Carol Cecile Lucas

Sep 5, 2026

LUCAS, Carol Cecile - Age 85, of Byron, passed away Friday, September 4, 2026. She will be placed in the columbarium at Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly at a later date.

Carol was born January 13, 1941 in New Orleans, LA, the daughter of Andrew and Marie (Sylva) Randazzo. She was a 1959 graduate of Nickels Highs School in New Orleans,...

Loriann Swarner

Loriann Swarner

Sep 4, 2026

Loriann Swarner, age 37, passed away on September 4, 2026. She was born on 05/23/1989 in Canada and currently resides in Swartz Creek MI.

Lori was a beautiful soul, inside and out. Her smile and laughter could brighten any room she entered

Her greatest and most treasured accomplishments were her babies. She poured her whole heart into making sure Nolan, Delilah, Stetson,...

Rob Dowler

Rob Dowler

Sep 4, 2026

Robert Michael Dowler- Age 38, of Swartz Creek, passed away September 4, 2026, after a courageous 1-year battle with cancer. A funeral service will be held at 11AM on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel- 8138 Miller Rd, Swartz Creek. Interment to follow at Evergreen Cemetery (Whigville). Visitation will take place from 4PM - 8PM...

Adeline Marie Barnhart

Adeline Marie Barnhart

Sep 3, 2026

Barnhart, Adeline Marie - Age 85, Otisville, passed away September 3, 2026. Arrangements are being handled by Sharp Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Road, Grand Blanc, Michigan, 48507.

Adeline was born January 26, 1941 in Gaylord, Michigan. She was the daughter of John Haskell and Addie (Sewell) Haskell. She was a graduate of Lakeville High School. She married Delbert...

Beverly Ann Shier

Beverly Ann Shier

Sep 3, 2026

Shier, Beverly Ann - Age 87, of Flint, passed away September 3, 2026.

Arrangements will be announced by Sharp Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Road, Grand Blanc, Michigan 48507.

Beverly was born November 18, 1938 in Whigville, Michigan, the daughter of Arthur and Margaret (Payer) Warner. She was a 1956 graduate of Grand Blanc High School. Beverly worked for Consumers...