Obituaries

Albert Martin Smith

Albert Martin Smith

Jan 5, 2026

Smith, Albert Martin, age 79, of Fenton, went to be with his Lord on January 5, 2026. He was a long time member of Tyrone Covenant Presbyterian Church. Al was a beloved husband, father, grandpa, brother, and friend. He was born on February 19, 1946. He married Nikki A. Sargent on July 10,1965 and they were richly blessed with more...

Ronald William Lintz

Ronald William Lintz

Jan 5, 2026

LINTZ, Ronald William - Age 92, of Flushing, passed away Monday, January 5, 2026. Services will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, January 10, 2026 at Swartz Creek Church of Christ, 4410 Seymour Road, Swartz Creek. Minister Paul Holland officiating. Visitation will be held at the church 1PM until time of service on Saturday.

Ronald was born October 25, 1933 in Flint,...

James Steven Garfield, Sr.

James Steven Garfield, Sr.

Jan 5, 2026

Garfield, James Steven, Sr. - Age 89, of Fenton Twp., died January 5, 2026. Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11 AM Saturday, January 10, 2026 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church with Fr. David Harvey celebrant. Burial will follow in St. John Cemetery, Fenton. Visitation will be held 9 AM - 11 AM Saturday at the church. In lieu...

Jeffery Mark Welch

Jeffery Mark Welch

Jan 5, 2026

WELCH, Jeffery Mark - Age 62, of Swartz Creek, passed away Monday, January 5, 2025. Cremation has taken place and a memorial gathering will be held from 12 PM - 3 PM Sunday, January 11, 2026 at Jan's Bar and Grill, 7499 Miller Road, Swartz Creek.

Jeff was born November 20, 1963 in Flint, the son of Shirley Floyd and Ruth...

Charles Andrew Rheingans

Charles Andrew Rheingans

Jan 4, 2026

Charles Rheingans, 71, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, January 4, surrounded by his daughters, sister, niece, and cousin and the love and prayers of hundreds of extended family and friends from around the globe. Charles, who also went by Charlie and Chas, but never Chuck, was born the fifth of six children to Ralph Rheingans, Sr. and Cleo May...

Donald "Don" Pratt

Donald "Don" Pratt

Jan 3, 2026

PRATT, Donald "Don" - age 88 of Lennon, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2026 at McLaren Hospital - Flint. In accordance with Don's wishes, cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be announced at a later date.

Don was born on January 23, 1937 in Durand, Michigan to the late Charles and Dorcas (Stephenson) Pratt. He married Helen...

Joseph T. "Joe" King

Joseph T. "Joe" King

Jan 2, 2026

King, Joseph T. "Joe" - Age 81, of Goodrich, passed away unexpectedly at home on January 2, 2026. Funeral services will be 1:00 PM Friday, January 9 at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 5005 McCandlish Road, Grand Blanc. Burial to follow at Goodrich Cemetery, Goodrich, MI. Visitation will be 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM Thursday, January 8 at Sharp Funeral Homes,...

Jeremy Steven Blom

Jeremy Steven Blom

Jan 1, 2026

Blom, Jeremy Steven - Age 50, of Byron, died January 1, 2026 at his residence surrounded by his loved ones. There will be no services held. Arrangements have been handled by Sharp Funeral Homes, Linden Chapel, 209 East Broad Street, Linden, Michigan 48451.

Loving Husband, father, grandfather, son, and sibling, Jeremy was born December 1, 1975 in Flint, Michigan, the son...

Marien McLive

Marien McLive

Jan 1, 2026

Marien Jane McLive- age 74, of Holly, passed away January 1, 2026. Cremation has taken place, and a celebration of Marien's life will take place at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Sharp Funeral Homes- Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Rd, Fenton, MI.

Full obituary to follow.

Tributes may be shared at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.

Betty Jane Saule

Betty Jane Saule

Jan 1, 2026

SAULE, Betty Jane- Age 87, of Fenton, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 1, 2026 in Port Charlotte, FL. Services will be held at the Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Rd., Fenton, Michigan 48430 at a date to be determined this summer. Those desiring may make contributions to Alzheimer's Association.

Betty was born March 13th, 1938 in Illinois,...

Jennifer Lynn LaDrew

Jennifer Lynn LaDrew

Jan 1, 2026

LaDrew, Jennifer Lynn - Age 53, of Linden, passed away January 1, 2026 at her residence. A Memorial service celebrating her life will be at 12:00 PM Saturday January 10, 2026 at SonRise Church, 1130 W. Highland Road, Howell, Michigan . Those desiring may make contributions to the St. Jude's Childrens Research Hospital.

Jennifer was born February 29, 1972 in Pittsburgh,...

Jack D. Brahce

Jack D. Brahce

Dec 31, 2025

Jack Donald Brahce, age 100, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2025, in Montrose, Michigan. Born on April 10, 1925, in Malmö, Sweden, Jack lived a long and remarkable life defined by hard work, deep family devotion, and an enduring sense of humor.

Jack grew up in the north end of Flint, Michigan, where he delivered newspapers for the Flint Journal,...

Haley Darlene Shaw

Haley Darlene Shaw

Dec 31, 2025

Haley Darlene (Nicks) Shaw, age 38, of Swartz Creek, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at her home. Cremation will take place, and a memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 9, 2026, at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek, with Dr. Steven Wood officiating. The family will receive...

Peyton Michael Bilbia

Peyton Michael Bilbia

Dec 31, 2025

BILBIA, Peyton Michael - Age 26, of Milford formerly of Grand Blanc, passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2025. Funeral service will be held 1:00 PM Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at Sharp Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Road, Grand Blanc (the service will be live streamed and can be viewed via Peyton's obituary page at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com). Visitation will be...

Donna Hutcheson

Donna Hutcheson

Dec 31, 2025

Donna M. Hutcheson- Age 86, of Swartz Creek, passed away on December 31, 2025. A funeral service will be held at 12PM, Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at Sharp Funeral Homes- Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek, MI, with visitation taking place from 10AM until the time of service. Interment to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Grand Blanc, MI.

Donna was...

Gianoula Secelia "Nola" Powell

Gianoula Secelia "Nola" Powell

Dec 31, 2025

POWELL, Gianoula Secelia "Nola" -- Age 87, of Swartz Creek, died December 31, 2025. Funeral services will be held 1PM Monday January 5, 2026 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road , Swartz Creek, Deacon Al Wright officiating. Interment at Crestwood Memorial Cemetery, Grand Blanc. Visitation will be held 11AM until time of service at 1 PM...

Irene Mildred Holmes

Irene Mildred Holmes

Dec 30, 2025

Holmes, Irene Mildred - Age 69, of Fenton, passed away December 30, 2025. Arrangements are being provided by Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Road, Fenton. Cremation has taken place and a burial will take place at 2:00 PM Sunday, January 11 at Yerian Cemetery with a Celebration of Life immediately following at The Lennon Firehall, 11910 Lennon...

Olida "Ida" Athanasion

Olida "Ida" Athanasion

Dec 30, 2025

It is with deepest sorrow that we announce the passing of Olida "Ida" Athanasion, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, lost her battle with cancer on December 30, 2025, at the age of 90. She was surrounded by her family, who will forever cherish the memories they shared.

Ida was born October 19, 1935, in Hillsboro, NH, daughter of the late...

Joyce Ilene Kellogg

Joyce Ilene Kellogg

Dec 29, 2025

Kellogg, Joyce Ilene- Age 96, of Linden, passed away December 29, 2025. According to her wishes, she was cremated and the family will celebrate her life privately. Arrangements provided by Sharp Funeral Homes, Linden Chapel, 209 E. Broad Street, Linden.

Joyce was born June 4, 1929 in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of William and Hazel M. (Severn) Kaufmann. She married Robert...

Nancy Marie Byrd

Nancy Marie Byrd

Dec 29, 2025

BYRD, Nancy Marie - Age 85, of Commerce Township, entered her eternal home on Monday, December 29, 2025. Funeral services will be held 1:00 PM Friday, January 2, 2026 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Road, Fenton (The service will be live streamed and can be viewed via Nancy's obituary page at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com). Pastor Nathan Allen officiating....