Obituaries

Nov 7, 2021

Kenneth (Ken) D. Carlisle, formerly of Lennon, passed away on November 7, 2021 at Mid-Michigan Health Care Center in Midland with family by his side. Age 91 years old. He was born on August 9, 1930 to Leona (Finley) and Harry Carlisle in Mansfield, Ohio.

Ken married Betty Lou Lantz on August 3, 1951. They celebrated 70...

Nov 7, 2021

McDonald, Robert "Bob" - Age 67, of Fenton, passed away November 7, 2021. Funeral services will be held 1 PM Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Rd., Fenton. Pastor Robbie Carnes will officiate. Visitation will be held from 5-8 PM Tuesday. Those desiring may make contributions to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital....

Nov 7, 2021

CROMWELL, Quentin Albert - Age 69, of Swartz Creek, died Sunday, November 7, 2021. A funeral service will be held 7:00 PM Friday, November 12, 2021 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek. ( Where a live stream of the service will be available on Quentin's obituary page at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.) Preacher, Dale DuVerney officiating....

Nov 7, 2021

CECE, Rhona Lee - Age 57, of Flint, passed away, November 7, 2021, Cremation Arrangements provided by Sharp Funeral Homes Miller Road Chapel, Swartz Creek. Memorial Contributions in Rhona's memory would be appreciated to The Alzheimer's Association at www.alz.org.

Rhona was born September 12, 1964 in Royal Oak, the daughter of Larry Joseph and Gail Louise (Tricker)...

Nov 7, 2021

TWIGG, Lewis Harold, Jr., MD - age 84, of Flint, passed away November 7, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family.  Funeral services will be held 12 PM Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church, 9020 S. Saginaw St, Grand Blanc, MI 48439 with Rev. Jerry Lasley officiating. Interment will follow at Great Lakes National Cemetery,...

Nov 7, 2021

HANSON, Elaine Marie – age 78, of Davison, formerly of Swartz Creek, went to be with her Lord, Jesus Christ, November 7, 2021. Funeral Service 11:00 AM Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at Central Church of the Nazarene, 1261 W. Bristol Road, Flint. Visitation 2:00-8:00 PM Monday at Sharp Funeral Homes Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek, and...

Nov 6, 2021

MITCHELL, John David - Age 73, of Swartz Creek, died Saturday, November 6, 2021. Per John's request cremation has taken place and no services will be held. Those desiring may make contributions to the Alzheimer's Association or the Dementia Foundation.

John was born June 27, 1948 in Flint, the son of John and Mary (Davitt) Mitchell. He...

Nov 5, 2021

Gilliam , Joshua Richard - Age 38, of  Flint Township, died November 5, 2021. A private memorial will be held at a later date. Arrangements are being handled by Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek. Joshua was born February 25, 1983 in Flint the son of Richard and Cynthia (Lambaria) Gilliam. He was a...

Nov 5, 2021

Gray, Carol  Sue - Age 80, of  Swartz Creek, died November 5, 2021. A memorial gathering will be announced for Spring of 2022. Arrangements are being handled by Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Rd., Swartz Creek. In lieu of flowers those desiring may make contributions to the Autism Society. Carol  was born April 19, 1941 in...

Nov 5, 2021

BERNER, Irving Seymour -- Age 85, of Flint, died November 5, 2021. Graveside services will be held 12 PM Sunday November 7, 2021 at Machpelah Cemetery, 4615 Branch Rd., Flint. Irving was born February 25, 1936 in Bay City, the son of Abraham and Rita (Fivenson) Berner. He married Florence Ray Koenig February 14, 1965 in Flint. He was...

Nov 4, 2021

James Edward Payne rose with the sun on August 28th, 1969, and went home to be with the Lord alongside the setting sun on November 4th, 2021. Jamie lived a life full of love, midnight runs, laughter, and adventures. He spent his time loving his wife, children, family, and best buddies. Anyone who knows Jamie loves him. He was...

Nov 3, 2021

FOCO, Patricia Ann - Age 87, of Jackson, formerly of Linden, passed away November 3, 2021. Funeral services will be held 11 AM Saturday, November 13, 2021 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Linden Chapel, 209 E. Broad St., Linden. Visitation will be held from 10:30AM until the time of service. Burial will follow in Mt. Forest Twp. Cemetery, Pinconning. Patricia...

Nov 3, 2021

CHAPPELL, Val I. of Gainesville, Virginia went home to be with his Heavenly Father, with his wife by his side, on Wednesday November 3, 2021 at Fair Oaks Community Hospital, in Fairfax, Virginia. His passion was his family, loving the Lord, preaching the Word, and serving others. Val was born in Flint, Michigan on April 16, 1955, the son...

Nov 3, 2021

MESERVE, Gail Marie- Age 67, of Swartz Creek, died November 3, 2021.Arrangements provided by  Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek.  Gail was born October 9, 1954 in Newark, New Jersey, the  daughter of the late Edward Henry and Elizabeth (Lopez) Gramiak. She married Martin Meserve on April 20, 1974 in Iselin, New Jersey.  Gail...

Nov 3, 2021

Johnnie Allen Hill – our teacher, mentor, friend and Papa Bear – has returned to his heavenly home on 11/3/21.

Son of Otis and Lillie Faye, brother to James, Ray (d), Danny, Mary (d), and Betty.  John was a loving husband of Patricia’s for 60 years.  A devoted father to Mark (Alison), Kevin (Amy), Robin (Jeff) and...

Nov 2, 2021

SPRAGUE, William George - age 72, of Lennon, died November 2, 2021. A funeral service will be held 1 PM Saturday, November 6, 2021 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Rd., Swartz Creek, MI 48473 with Rev. Paul Thomas officiating. A Masonic Memorial Service will follow the funeral under the auspices of North Newburg Lodge #161...

Nov 2, 2021

Tatus, Philip Michael, a long-time resident of Fowlerville, Michigan, lost his battle with cancer at age 71 on November 2, 2021, in the care of Arbor Hospice Residence, Saline, Michigan. Born in Detroit, he was the beloved son of Peter S. and Irene D. (Gburzynski) Tatus. Phil was drafted into the US Army and served on active duty in...

Nov 1, 2021

SIMMS, Russell Kevin - Age 64, of Byron, passed away November 1, 2021. Interment will be held at a later date at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly. Russell was born June 12, 1957 in Dearborn, the son of Russell and Vicky Simms and was a veteran of the US Army. He was employed at Mahars Greenhouse for many...

Nov 1, 2021

MORSE, Patricia Ann - age 87, formerly of Flint, died November 1, 2021. Funeral services will be held 11 AM Monday, November 8, 2021 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Rd., Swartz Creek, MI 48473. Interment will follow at Sunset Hills Cemetery. Visitation will be held 2-5 PM Sunday and 10 - 11 AM Monday at...

Nov 1, 2021

Pollard, Bethany Ann, of Bancroft, age 74, died Monday November 1, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. Cremation has taken place and burial will take place at Fort Custer National Cemetery, Battle Creek, at a later date.  Bethany was born April 28, 1947, the daughter of Robert N. and Anna L. (Bandy) Jackson. She married Rodney Pollard on May 27, 1967,...