Obituaries

Robert Jeffery "Bob" Groth

Robert Jeffery "Bob" Groth

Sep 16, 2024

GROTH, Robert Jeffery "Bob" - Age 75, of Fenton, passed away Monday, September 16, 2024. Funeral services will be held 12:00 PM Thursday, September 19, 2024 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Road, Fenton (The service will be lived streamed and can be viewed below the obituary). Pastor Jeff Jaggers officiating. Burial immediately following at 1:30 PM...

Robert Vance Drinkwine

Robert Vance Drinkwine

Sep 15, 2024

Robert Vance Drinkwine Jr. also known as "Bobby" or "Boober" was born November 30th, 1969 in Flint Michigan. Our beloved Father, Son, and Brother went to be with the Lord on September the 15th 2024. Robert Graduated from Flint Southwestern in 1988. Robert resided in Flint all of his life and had an enormous love for his city. Robert fought...

Saffron Nplaim Kub Chang

Saffron Nplaim Kub Chang

Sep 15, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Saffron Nplaim Kub Chang, age 4, of Orion Township, who left us on September 15, 2024. A viewing and memorial service will be held at Hmong Heritage Hall on Sunday, September 29th, starting at 9 AM. The funeral service will take place on Monday, September 30th, at 11 AM,...

James Russel Taormina

James Russel Taormina

Sep 14, 2024

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of James R. Taormina who passed peacefully in his sleep to a better place where he is no longer in pain on September 14, 2024. He was seventy-eight years old and will be remembered for being a noble man who was a fighter of all his illnesses in life. Never a...

Kelly Jo (Ashmun) Buggs

Kelly Jo (Ashmun) Buggs

Sep 14, 2024

Buggs, Kelly Jo (Ashmun) - Age 57, of Burton, died September 14, 2024. Funeral services will be held 1 PM Wednesday, September 18 at Sharp Funeral Home & Cremation Center 6063 Fenton Rd. (A livestream of Kelly's services will be available from a link on her webpage at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com). Interment in Bendle Cemetery in Clayton Township. Visitation will be held...

Joan Blondell Sisson

Joan Blondell Sisson

Sep 14, 2024

Sisson, Joan Blondell - Age 75, of Flint, died September 14, 2024. A private family service will be held at Grace Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by Sharp Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Road, Grand Blanc. 

Joan was born July 30, 1949 in Missouri the daughter of the late James Sisson and Lillie B. (Lovely) Sisson. She worked...

William James Leece

William James Leece

Sep 14, 2024

LEECE, William (Bill) James died peacefully at the age of 89 on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at his apartment at Genesee Gardens, Flint, MI. Funeral Services will be held at 6:00 pm, Friday, September 20, 2024 with visitation from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm at Sharp Funeral Homes, 8138 Miller Rd., Swartz Creek, MI. Entombment will be at Flint Memorial...

Aneda L. Allen

Aneda L. Allen

Sep 13, 2024

Aneda L. Allen, age 82, of Clio, passed away with by her family at her family's farmland, Friday, September 13, 2024. Visitation will be held starting at 10am until the time of the Funeral Mass at 11am at Saints Charles & Helena Catholic Church, 230 E. Vienna Street in Clio. on Saturday, September 28, 2024. Aneda will be laid to...

Sally Ann Downing

Sally Ann Downing

Sep 12, 2024

DOWNING, Sally Ann - age 88, of Flint Township, passed away September 12, 2024. Private services will be held to honor her memory. Sally was born November 10, 1936 in Flint, the daughter of Deloss and Inez (Shieks) Baird. She married Charles Downing in May of 1959 and he preceded her in death on July 16, 2023. Sally is survived...

Louise Malderine Younce

Louise Malderine Younce

Sep 12, 2024

Younce, Louise Malderine - Age 88, of Flint, died September 12, 2024 at her home. 

Funeral services will be held 12:30 PM Thursday September 19, 2024 at the Calvary Apostolic Tabernacle, 5255 S. Linden Rd., Swartz Creek. Committal service at 2:30 PM Thursday at Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly. Visitation will be 10:30 AM until the time of the funeral at...

Michael Ray Yager

Michael Ray Yager

Sep 11, 2024



YAGER, Michael Ray, age 73, lifelong resident of Flint, passed away suddenly on September 11, 2024, just one day after the death of his mother, Joan. "Yager", as many called him, retired from AC Spark Plug / Delphi and was a proud member of UAW Local 651. Mike was a very nice man, a fun loving person and had many...

Ralph Landon Steward

Ralph Landon Steward

Sep 11, 2024

STEWARD, Ralph Landon - Age 86, of Fenton, passed away September 11, 2024 with his family by his side at Genesys Hospital. Funeral Service 11:00 AM Monday, September 16, 2024, at Fenton United Methodist Church 119 S. Leroy Street, Fenton. Pastor Jeff Jaggers officiating. Visitation will be from 2:00 PM-5:00 PM and 6:00 PM-8:00 PM Sunday September 15, 2024 at...

Curtis Allen Smith

Curtis Allen Smith

Sep 11, 2024

SMITH, Curtis “Curt”, 78, of Flint, MI, lost his battle with cancer on September 11th, 2024. He was born in Flint, Michigan in 1946 to Charles and Verna (Shmidt) Smith. Curt was a Vietnam Veteran and worked as a letter carrier for the United States Postal Service in Swartz Creek, Michigan for over 30 years. He enjoyed bird watching, crossword...

Kelly Lynn (Ketner) Summers

Kelly Lynn (Ketner) Summers

Sep 11, 2024

Summers, Kelly Lynn (Ketner) - Age 62, of Fenton, formerly of Texas, died September 11, 2024. Memorial service will be held 3 PM Friday, September 20 at Sharp Funeral Home & Cremation Center 6063 Fenton Rd. Grand Blanc. Visitation will be held 1 PM Friday until the time of the service at 3 PM. Kelly was born September 7, 1962...

John Paul Pekala

John Paul Pekala

Sep 10, 2024

PEKALA, John Paul - Age 65, of Flushing, passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2024. Funeral services will be held 2:30 PM Sunday, September 15, 2024 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek (The service will be live streamed and can be viewed via the link on Mr. Pekala's obituary page at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com). Pastor Sarah LaRose-Nettell...

Jimmy Russell Coolman

Jimmy Russell Coolman

Sep 10, 2024

Coolman, Jimmy Russell - Age 85, of Burton, died September 10, 2024. No public services will be held. Jimmy was born November 1, 1938 in Flint, the son of Virgil and Lelah (Kile) Coolman. He retired from McDonald Dairy and had also worked at Goodwill. Jimmy was a big sports fan. He is survived by his 2 cousins, Sandy Sorensen...

Robert Howard O'Toole

Robert Howard O'Toole

Sep 10, 2024

Robert Howard O’Toole, age 99, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on September 10, 2024. He was born January 23, 1925, in Flint, MI to Robert and Harriet O’Toole. He graduated from Beecher High School in 1943, served in World War II as a bombardier and was honorably discharged from the Army Air Corps in...

Ron E. Dively

Ron E. Dively

Sep 9, 2024

Ron E. Dively - Age 61 of Flint, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2024 at home with his family by his side. Visitation will be held at 12pm until the time of the Funeral Service at 2pm on Thursday, September 12, 2024 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Rd., Swartz Creek. Online condolences can be shared...

Gerald Ray Brady

Gerald Ray Brady

Sep 9, 2024

BRADY, Gerald Ray - Age 84, of Linden, passed away September 9, 2024. Gerald was born December 25, 1939 in Gaines, the son of the late Kenneth and Delores (Bradford) Brady. He owned and operated the Gaines Bar for over 20 years. Jerry was a member of the Gaines Lions Club and played trombone in the Gaines Community Band. He...

Marvin Alexander McKenzie

Marvin Alexander McKenzie

Sep 8, 2024

McKenzie, Marvin Alexander, age 80 of Grand Blanc, surrounded by the love of his family, went to be with Jesus on September 8, 2024. A funeral will be held at 1:00 PM Monday, September 16, 2024 at the Sharp Funeral Home & Cremation Center located at 6063 Fenton Road, Grand Blanc, Michigan. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation will...

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