Obituaries

Charlie Chester "Big C" Bowles, Jr.

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...

Michael Lee Sian

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...

Todd Douglas Healy

Todd Douglas Healy

Jul 17, 2025

Healy, Todd Douglas - age 56, of Fenton, passed away July 17, 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...

Wanda Lee Cummings

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Mavis (Gail) Grow

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...

Thomas Wilson Collison, Jr.

Thomas Wilson Collison, Jr.

Jul 14, 2025

COLLISON, Thomas Wilson Jr. - Age 86, of Grand Blanc, passed away, July 14, 2025. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11:00 AM Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church 600 N. Adelaide Fenton. Rev. Fr. David Harvey celebrant. Visitation 2:00 PM-8:00 PM Monday, July 21, 2025 at Sharp Funeral Homes Fenton Chapel 1000 Silver Lake...

Ricky Odell Thompson

Ricky Odell Thompson

Jul 13, 2025

Ricky Odell Thompson - Age 71, of Burton, passed away July 13, 2025. Funeral services will be held 2PM Thursday, July 17, 2025 at Sharp Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Rd., Grand Blanc. Pastor Philip Martin will officiate. Visitation will be held from 12 Noon until the time of service. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. In lieu...

Gerald "Jerry" Eckhoff

Gerald "Jerry" Eckhoff

Jul 13, 2025

Gerald "Jerry" Eckhoff - Age 84, of Estero, FL, passed away on July 13, 2025. A memorial service will take place at 11 AM on Monday, July 21, 2025, at Sharp Funeral Home & Cremation Center, located at 6063 Fenton Rd, Grand Blanc, followed by a luncheon and gathering to celebrate his life. Those wishing to honor Jerry's memory are...

James Charles Devlin

James Charles Devlin

Jul 13, 2025

James Charles Devlin, age 86, of Lennon, Michigan, passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Private arrangements were entrusted to Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek.

James was born on October 4, 1938, in Flint, Michigan, the son of the late John and Yvonne (Auclair) Devlin. He was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend...

Arthur William Reich, Jr.

Arthur William Reich, Jr.

Jul 13, 2025

Reich, Arthur William Jr. - Age 91, of Goodrich, died July 13, 2025 at his residence.

Funeral services will be held 11 AM Monday, July 21, 2025 at Lamb of God Lutheran Church, 2051 Maple Avenue, Flint, Michigan, Pastor Mark Pretznow officiating. Interment in Lakeside Cemetery, Holly. Visitation will be held 2-6 PM Sunday, July 20 at Sharp Funeral Home and...

James Louis Dasky

James Louis Dasky

Jul 13, 2025

DASKY, James Louis - Age 67, of Fenton, passed away Sunday, July 13, 2025. Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11:00 AM Monday, July 21, 2025 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church (The service will be live streamed and can be viewed directly below his obituary). Fr. Robert Copeland celebrant. Visitation will be held at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel,...

Jennifer "Jenni" N. Ardelean

Jennifer "Jenni" N. Ardelean

Jul 12, 2025

Jennifer "Jenni" Ardelean, age 42, was taken from this world far too soon on Saturday, July 12, 2025 after only just recently being diagnosed with cancer. Visitation will be held at 1pm until the time of the Memorial Service at 3pm on Friday, July 18, 2025 at Sharp Funeral Homes - Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road in Swartz Creek....