Obituaries

Sandra Lee Chatterson

Sandra Lee Chatterson

Jan 28, 2026

CHATTERSON, Sandra Lee - Age 84, of Grand Blanc, passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2026. Cremation has taken place and no services will be held. Those desiring may make contributions to Adopt-A-Pet, 13575 Fenton Road, Fenton, MI 48430.

Sandra was born November 30, 1941 in Detroit, the daughter of Richard and Vera (McCauley) Parker. She married Howard George Chatterson June 13,...

Ernest Leslie Mecham

Ernest Leslie Mecham

Jan 27, 2026

Ernest Leslie Mecham, age 95, of Linden, passed away on January 27, 2026. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, March 30, 2026, at Sharp Funeral Homes, Linden Chapel, 209 E. Broad St., Linden. Visitation will take place from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. A committal service will follow at Great Lakes National Cemetery.

Ernest...

Lawrence Eugene Sprietzer

Lawrence Eugene Sprietzer

Jan 26, 2026

SPRIETZER, Lawrence Eugene - Age 87, of Goodrich, passed away Monday, January 26, 2026. Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11:00 AM Friday, January 30, 2026 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 600 N. Adelaide St, Fenton (The mass will be live streamed and can be viewed via Lawrence's obituary page at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com). Fr. Robert Copeland celebrant. Burial in St....

Bryan David Wistuba

Bryan David Wistuba

Jan 26, 2026

WISTUBA, Bryan David - age 54, of Mount Morris, died suddenly on January 26, 2026. Funeral services will be held 3 PM Sunday, February 1, 2026 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Rd., Swartz Creek, MI 48473. Visitation will be held 4-8 PM Saturday January 31, 2026 and 2 PM - 3 PM Sunday, February 1, 2026...

Ronald Peter Ozanich

Ronald Peter Ozanich

Jan 26, 2026

OZANICH, Ronald Peter - Age 88, of Fenton, passed away January 26, 2026. Funeral services will be held 1:00 PM Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Road, Fenton. Interment will follow in Great Lakes National Cemetery. Visitation will be held 11:00 AM until the time of the service. Those desiring may make contributions...

Linda Irene Wharton

Linda Irene Wharton

Jan 25, 2026

Linda Irene Wharton, age 85, of Swartz Creek, passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026 at McLaren Flint. Memorial service will be at 1:00 PM Monday, February 2, 2026 at Clio Church of Christ, 219 New St. Clio MI 48420. Arrangements provided by Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek.

Linda was born on December 22, 1940...

Donald Eugene Sloan

Donald Eugene Sloan

Jan 25, 2026

Donald Eugene Sloan - Age 89, of Swartz Creek, died January 25, 2026. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11AM on Saturday, January 31, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 9450 Duffield Rd, Gaines, with burial to follow at Pine Grove Cemetery in Davison. Visitation will be held Friday, January 30, from 4PM - 8PM, at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller...

Terry Paul Ensign

Terry Paul Ensign

Jan 25, 2026

ENSIGN, Terry Paul, age 79, of Flushing, died Sunday, January 25, 2026.A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at Flushing United Methodist Church, 413 E. Main Street, Flushing 48433 with Pastor Ruth VanderSande officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service on Wednesday at the church. Those desiring...

Marcella Jane Preston

Marcella Jane Preston

Jan 25, 2026

     Preston, Marcella Jane- Age 66, of Swartz Creek, died January 25, 2026. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Sharp Funeral Homes, 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery in Linden. Visitation will be held 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Thursday, January 29, 2026, as well as Friday,...

Debra Lyn Valley

Debra Lyn Valley

Jan 25, 2026

Debra “Dee” Valley, age 74 of Flint, Michigan, passed away on January 25, 2026 leaving behind a legacy of love, adventure, and unforgettable memories. Dee devoted 30 years of her life to General Motors, where her strong work ethic and determination reflected the same spirit she carried into every part of her life.

She is lovingly survived by her daughter, Karma...

Kurt Bryan Ahlander

Kurt Bryan Ahlander

Jan 24, 2026

Kurt Bryan Ahlander, 66, of Flint Township, passed away on January 24, 2026. A compassionate listener, a patient teacher, and a constant shelter to any who needed one when things were hard.

Born April 4, 1959, in Modesto, California, Kurt grew up with a deep curiosity for the world and the people in it. After graduating from Carman High School in...

Bonnie Sue Stork

Bonnie Sue Stork

Jan 24, 2026

STORK, Bonnie Sue - Age 81, of Linden, passed away Saturday, January 24, 2026. Cremation has taken place and a celebration of life service will be held at 12:00 PM Saturday, July 18, 2026 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Linden Chapel, 209 East Broad Street, Linden. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 11:00 AM until the 12:00 PM...

Donna Faye Wilbur

Donna Faye Wilbur

Jan 24, 2026

Donna Faye Wilbur - Age 76, of Burton, passed away January 24, 2026. Funeral services will be held at 11AM on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at Sharp Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Rd., Grand Blanc, Michigan. Visitation will take place from 1PM - 8PM on Wednesday, January 28 and Thursday from 10AM until the time of service at...

Noel Robert McLaren

Noel Robert McLaren

Jan 24, 2026

McLAREN, Noel Robert - Age 45, of Flint Township, passed away January 24, 2026. Cremation has taken place and no services will be held at this time. Those desiring may make contributions to the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Noel was born October 23, 1980 in Flint, the son of John Douglas and Kay Ellen (Eavy) McLaren. He was a...

Craig William McDonald

Craig William McDonald

Jan 24, 2026

Craig William McDonald, 77, of Grand Blanc, Michigan, formerly of Big Rapids, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026, with his family at his side.

Born on April 28, 1948, to Lessue "Mack" and Velma McDonald, Craig grew up in Big Rapids and graduated from Big Rapids High School in 1966. On February 14, 1970, he married Linda Lee Mosher, with...

Darwin Duane Williams

Darwin Duane Williams

Jan 24, 2026

WILLIAMS, Darwin Duane - Age 90, of Swartz Creek, passed away peacefully Saturday, January 24, 2026. Per his wishes, cremation has taken place and private services will be held. Those desiring may make contributions in Darwin's name to: Whaley Children's Center, 1201 N. Grand Traverse St., Flint, MI 48503 or Humane Society of Genesee County, G3325 S. Dort Hwy, Burton,...

Douglas Edward Smith

Douglas Edward Smith

Jan 24, 2026

SMITH, Douglas Edward -- Age 77, of Swartz Creek, died January 24, 2026. Funeral services will be held 1PM Wednesday, January 28 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek. Visitation will be held 11AM Wednesday, January 28 until time of service at the funeral home.

Douglas was born July 21, 1948 in Chicago, Illinois the son...

David Lee Middleton

David Lee Middleton

Jan 23, 2026

David Lee Middleton, age 56, husband, father and son, passed on to his eternal reward on January 23, 2026.

Born September 12, 1969, in Buckhannon, West Virginia, to David and Marilyn Middleton.

He was married to the love of his life, Jeri (Austin) for 16 years. He is survived by his two sons, David (Steven) and Christopher (Nakita) Middleton, two step children,...

James Andrew Caudle

James Andrew Caudle

Jan 23, 2026

CAUDLE, James Andrew -- Age 98, of Flint, died January 23, 2026. Private family interment will be held in the Spring at Evergreen Cemetery, Grand Blanc. Arrangements are being handled by Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek. Tributes may be shared at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.

William Gary Layman

William Gary Layman

Jan 23, 2026

William Gary Layman, age 73, of Flint, passed away on Friday, January 23, 2026. Private arrangements have been entrusted to Sharp Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Road, Grand Blanc. 

William was born on December 13, 1952, in Flint the son of the late Robert and Pearl (Decker) Layman. He graduated from Flint Central High School, class of 1972. Later...