Obituaries

Jan 1, 2022

BRAINERD Alvin James  Jr. of Flint Township, passed away on November 24, 2022 with family by his side.  He was 79 years young. Funeral services will be held 1:00 PM Wednesday, November 30 at the Sharp Funeral Homes - Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek.   The family will receive guests at the funeral home from 11:00 AM...

Jan 1, 2022

TENCZA, Florence Elizabeth - Age 92, of Fenton, died Friday, June 3, 2022.  Per Florence's request, cremation has taken place and a private graveside service will be held.  Burial in Oakwood Cemetery.  Those desiring may make contributions to the Salvation Army or Habitat for Humanity.

Florence was born in Detroit.  She married Stanley Edward Tencza, who preceded...

Jan 1, 2022

ASTBURY, Opal Susan "Sue" - Age 67, of Swartz Creek, passed away January 15, 2022. A memorial Service will be held Saturday, February 5 at 2pm, at Riverdale Baptist Church 5151 Calkins Rd., Flint. Pastor Cory Snyder officiating. Cremation arrangements provided by Sharp Funeral Homes Miller Road Chapel 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek. Memorial Contributions in Sue's memory would...

Jan 1, 2022

BOYD, Carmen Zamarripa - Age 73, of Flint, died Saturday, July 30, 2022.  Funeral service will be held 1:00 PM Friday, August 5, 2022 at Sharp Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Road, Grand Blanc (A live stream of the service will be available on Carmen's obituary page at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com).  Deacon Omar Odette officiating.  Burial in New Calvary...

Jan 1, 2022

Wiley, Lee Eugene, age 75 of Harrison, passed away on October 26, 2022.  A funeral service will be held at 12 Noon on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at the Sharp Funeral Homes Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek.  The family will receive guests at the funeral home from 10:00 AM until the time of service.  Interment will...

Jan 1, 2022

HEATHCOAT, Sharon Lee - Age 75, of Flint, died Friday, July 1, 2022.  Per her request cremation has taken place and a graveside service will take place at a later date.  Those desiring may make contributions to the National Kidney Foundation.

Sharon was born December 11, 1946 in Flint, the daughter of Gaurd and Margaret (David) Ives. ...

Jan 1, 2022

ECKERDT, Ernest Henry, Sr. -- Age 86 of Swartz Creek, died January 31, 2022. Funeral service will be held 11 AM Saturday, February 12 at Sharp Funeral  Homes, 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek (A live stream will be available on Ernie's obituary page at www.sharpfunealhomes.com). Luncheon to follow. Pastor Jon Gildner officiating. Burial in Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly. Visitation will be...

Jan 1, 2022

Van Norwick, Lawrence Harold "Larry" -- Age 77, of Swartz Creek, died May 16, 2022. Services will be held 12 PM Wednesday, June 1 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road Swartz Creek. Visitation will be 2-8 PM Tuesday, May 31 with O.E.S. and Masonic services beginning at 7 PM, and visitation 11 AM until the...

Jan 1, 2022

CHANTACA, Helena - passed away on August 15, 2022 at the age of 85.  Born on May 26, 1937 in Brest-Litowsk, Poland to Leonard and Anastasia (Turczenko) Szatukiewicz, Helena's life was an incredible journey.  Having survived her childhood in war torn Europe, she boarded the General R M Blatchford on January 1, 1950. With her mother and stepfather, she...

Jan 1, 2022

FASSETT, Dennis Michael - Age 68, of Fenton, Michigan passed away July 5, 2022.  He was born November 21, 1953 in Cass City to Margaret (Churchill) and the late Donald Fassett. He graduated from Bad Axe High School in 1971 and went on to earn a degree in Architecture from Lawrence Tech University. While in college he earned money...

Jan 1, 2022

HOSIE, Julie Anne - age 67, of Swartz Creek, died October 21, 2022.  Celebration of life gathering will be held 11AM Saturday  May, 13, 2023 at Linden County Park Pavilion 5, 15349 Linden Road, Linden, MI. Eulogy at 11:30 AM, with drinks and light snacks following, casual attire. Julie was born December 31, 1954 in Flint, the daughter of...

Jan 1, 2022

SOWA, Jean M. (Currie) - Age 86, of Swartz Creek, passed away surrounded by her family in her home of 65 years, Sunday, October 9, 2022.  Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10:30 AM Friday, October 14, 2022 at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 3139 Hogarth Ave. Flint.  Fr. Anthony Strouse and Fr. Michael O'Brien concelebrating.  Burial in St. Mary...

Jan 1, 2022

PEARSON, Betty Jane - Age 97, of Flint, passed away Sunday, December 4, 2022.  Per Betty's request cremation has taken place and a private celebration gathering will be held.  Burial will be held in the summer of 2023 at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly.  Contributions may be made to the First Congregational United Church of Christ, 6494 Belsay...

Jan 1, 2022

KEELER-DAVIS, Patricia Anne (Douglass) - Age 88, of Grand Blanc, passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2022.  Funeral service will be held 11:00 AM Monday, October 3, 2022 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road,  Swartz Creek (A live stream of the service will be available on Pat's obituary page at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com).  Burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Grand...

Jan 1, 2022

ATWELL, David Stephen - Age 38, of Flint, passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2022.  Funeral services will be held 1:00 PM Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at Trinity Baptist Church, 4222 Elms Road, Flushing.  Pastor Donald Albright and Pastor Seth Ferguson officiating.  Burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Grand Blanc.  Visitation will be held at the church Tuesday from 11:00 AM until...

Jan 1, 2022

MINTON, Ronald Orville - Age 54,  passed away February 12, 2022. A memorial service will be held 5 PM  March 4th at Cider Mill Crossings Club House,  9900 Townsquare Blvd., Fenton MI., 48430.  Arrangements provided by Sharp Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Rd,. Grand Blanc. Ronald was born August 5, 1967 in Falmouth KY the son of Charles...

Jan 1, 2022

Dallas Marx marched to the beat of his own drum.  With a personality befitting his name, he was unique and bold and a little bit wild – like a cowboy who traded in his hat and horse for long hair and a four-wheeler. A true one-of-a-kind who passed away at his home the morning of November 16, 2022. He...

Jan 1, 2022

Pavlik, Margaret K. "Marge"-- Age 87,  of Swartz Creek, died May 29, 2022. Services will be held at a later date. Arrangements provided by Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Rd., Swartz Creek. Margaret was born October 13, 1934 in Freeland, Michigan, the daughter of John and Katie (Dudas) Barko. She married Bruce Pavlik June 8, 1958 in...

Jan 1, 2022

Spangler, Judith "Judie" Kaye - Age 78, of Durand, MI went home to her Lord and Savior on January 1, 2022. Cremation Arrangements provided by Sharp Funeral Homes Miller Road Chapel 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek. Memorial Contributions in Judie's memory would be appreciated to The Alzheimer's Association or the National MS Society.

Judie was born, July...

Jan 1, 2022

PAVLIK, Bruce F. - age 84, of Swartz Creek, died April 28, 2022. Services will be held at a later date. Bruce was born June 4, 1937 in Lennon, MI, the son of Frank and Lillian (Thomson) Pavlik. He married Margaret Barko on June 7, 1958. Bruce retired from GM Fisher Body in 1986 and also was a full...