Obituaries

Oct 29, 2024

Vanderford, Sharon Kae (Gilpin) - Age 63, of Burton, died October 29, 2024. Arrangements are being handled by Sharp Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Road, Grand Blanc. Sharon was born June 26, 1961 in Flint, Michigan, the daughter of Ben D. Vanderford and Mary Vinette (Tondu) Vanderford. She was a graduate of Grand Blanc High School. A nicer...

Oct 29, 2024

NELSON, Mary Ada - Age 87, of Byron, passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2024. Funeral services will be held 11AM Saturday November 2 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 Mrs. Nelson's obituary page at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com). Pastor Jim Nelson officiating. Burial...

Oct 28, 2024

BENNETT, Dennie "Denny" E. - age 71, of Flushing, passed away October 28,2024. Funeral services will be held Monday, November 4, 2024 at 1p.m. 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 on Sunday, November 3rd from 1-7 p.m. at the funeral home....

Oct 28, 2024

ELSEA, Robert Elroy - Age 91, of Fenton, passed away peacefully at his residence on Monday, October 28, 2024. A Graveside Service will be held 11:00 AM Monday, November 11, 2024, at Roselawn Memorial Gardens 950 N. Center Rd., Saginaw. Cremation arrangements provided by Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Road, Fenton.

Robert was born September 9, 1933, in...

Oct 27, 2024

James W. Draper, age 78, of Flint, passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024. Visitation will be held at 10:30 am until the time of the Funeral Service at 12:30 pm on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at Sharp Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Road in Grand Blanc. James will be laid to rest at Great Lakes National Cemetery...

Oct 27, 2024

Nina Mae Wissner Alexander died October 27, 2024 at the age of 93. She was born into a very large, welcoming family as the 9th of 13 children. As opposed to most middle children, Nina made it her life goal to fly under the radar and unnoticed as much as possible. And yet her quiet faith in her Lord, love...

Oct 26, 2024

David L. Taylor, while surrounded by his family, was called home to spend eternity with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, October 26, 2024 after complications from routine surgery. 

David met the love of his life, Bonnie (Macaulay), and they married in October 1967. Together they built a house in Montrose, Michigan and had three children. David prioritized family...

Oct 26, 2024

Galligan, Gerald "Pope" - Age 79, of Fenton, died October 26, 2024. No public services will be held. Arrangements are being handle by Sharp Funeral Home and Cremation, 6063 Fenton Rd., Grand Blanc. Gerald was born August 16, 1945 in Pontiac, the son of Jerome and Iola (Vergin) Galligan. He is survived by his 3 siblings, Joyce Joseph, Virginia (Jon)...

Oct 26, 2024

MAYGAR, Ronald Dale - age 73 of Fenton, passed away October 26, 2024. Born July 25, 1951 to John and Marion (Rumph) of Burton. He was an all-state athlete and 1969 graduate of Bentley High School and earned a master’s degree from Western Michigan university. 

He was the younger brother to twins Robert (Kay) Maygar and Hugh Maygar. Ron leaves behind...

Oct 26, 2024

Pearce, Richard James - Age 82, of Flint Township, died October 26, 2024. Funeral services will be held 11 AM Saturday, November 2, 2024 at Sharp Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Rd., Grand Blanc. Interment in New Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Flint. Visitation will be held 5-8 PM Friday, November 1, 2024; and 10 AM until the funeral at...

Oct 25, 2024

Gaines, Kenneth Lynn – Age 84, of Boyne City, Michigan (formerly of Flint, Michigan), passed away on October 25, 2024. Services will be held at Crestwood Memorial Cemetery Grand Blanc, Michigan, in 2025 (date and time TBD). The family has requested that remembrances be made in Ken’s honor to the Salvation Army. Ken was born on April 1,1940 in Flint,...

Oct 25, 2024

Richard L. Chipman, age 59, of Swartz Creek, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024. Visitation will be held at 12pm until the time of the Funeral Service at 3pm on Friday, November 1, 2024, at Sharp Funeral Home - Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road in Swartz Creek. Online condolences can be shared at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com. Those wishing may make...

Oct 25, 2024

Margaret Elaine Torrey, age 76, of Grand Blanc, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024. Visitation will be held at 1pm until the time of the Memorial Service at 2:30pm on Sunday, October 27, 2024 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek.  Tributes can be shared by visiting her obituary page at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com. 

She was born...

Oct 24, 2024

Timothy Wayne Dowler, 64, passed away on October 24, 2024, in Detroit, MI. Born on January 19, 1960, Tim was known for his strength, intelligence, and loving nature.

Tim dedicated over 20 years of his career to Calvin and Company, where his commitment and hard work left a lasting impact. Outside work, he was passionate about riding his Harley, golfing with...

Oct 24, 2024

PEASE, James Thomas - Age 76, of Flint, passed away October 24, 2024. A memorial service will be held 1PM Friday, November 1, 2024 at Sharp Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Rd., Grand Blanc. The family will receive friends from 11AM until the time of service. Those desiring may make contributions to My Brothers Keeper of Genesee County...

Oct 24, 2024

SPARKS, Todd Leonard, II - age 35, of Mt. Morris, passed away October 24, 2024. Funeral services will held 1 PM Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Rd., Swartz Creek, MI 48473. The family will receive friends from 11 AM - 1 PM Wednesday at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Great...

Oct 23, 2024

HOWELL, Jay - age 82 of Fenton, formerly of Vero Beach, Florida passed away at Vicinia Gardens in Fenton, Michigan on October 23, 2024. In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place and he will be laid to rest at Shannon Rose Hill Cemetery in Fort Worth, Texas. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Jay to the...

Oct 23, 2024

KLUESNER, Ethel Lynn - Age 61, of Howell passed away, October 23, 2024. Cremation arrangements provided by Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel. Memorial Contributions in Ethel's memory would be appreciated to the Humane Society. Ethel was born January 12, 1963, in Detroit, the daughter of Robert and Joyce (Kauppila) Karinen. She married Patrick L, Kluesner in Howell on April 14,...

Oct 23, 2024

Thornberry, Danny Bill - Age 65, of Grand Blanc, died October 23, 2024 at his home. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Arrangements provided by Sharp Funeral Home & Cremation Center 6063 Fenton Rd. Grand Blanc. Danny was born August 21, 1959 in Flint, the son of Daniel Lintz Thornberry and Frances Elizabeth (Hand) Thornberry....

Oct 22, 2024