Obituaries

Sondra Kay Merrow

Sondra Kay Merrow

Apr 19, 2025

MERROW, Sondra Kay - Age 60, of Flint, passed away Saturday, April 19, 2025. Cremation has taken place and no services will be held. Those desiring may make contributions to Humane Society of Genesee County, G-3325 S. Dort Hwy, Burton, MI 48529.

Sondra was born August 7, 1964 in Flint. She was a 1982 graduate of Flushing High School. She had...

Dora Frances Smith

Dora Frances Smith

Apr 18, 2025

Frances was born on April 25, 1936 in Gainesville, Arkansas, the daughter of Porter Ray and Lavada (Eaker) Sellers. In her early life, she lived in Tennessee and California where she made endless memories that she loved to share with her family. In 1950, the family moved to Michigan. It was waiting for a bus that she first saw a...

Shirley Ann Hodgeson

Shirley Ann Hodgeson

Apr 17, 2025

Hodgeson, Shirley - Age 79, of Clio, died April 17, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Tuesday, April 22, 2025 with visitation from 10:00-11:00am at Faith Baptist Church- Davison, 7306 E. Atherton Rd., Davison, MI 48423 with Pastor Shawn Kook officiating. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Grand Blanc. Visitation will be held on Monday, April 21...

Julian Riley Thomas

Julian Riley Thomas

Apr 16, 2025

Thomas, Julian Riley - Age 92, of Fenton, passed away April 16, 2025. Julian was born August 3, 1932, in Flint, Michigan, the son of William and Minnie (Turner) Thomas. Julian graduated from Montrose High School in 1950 and then attended GMI before being called to serve in the U.S. Army to which he served during the Korean War era....

Frederick William Hutzler

Frederick William Hutzler

Apr 16, 2025

HUTZLER, Frederick William "Fred"- Age 78, of Swartz Creek, passed away April 16, 2025. A Committal Service with Military Honors will take place 1:00 PM Thursday, April 24, 2025 at Great Lakes National Cemetery 4200 Belford Road, Holly. Arrangements provided by Sharp Funeral Home Miller Road Chapel 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek. Memorial Contributions in Fred's memory would be appreciated...

Gayle A. LaFeldt

Gayle A. LaFeldt

Apr 16, 2025

LaFELDT, Gayle Ann - Age 86, of Flint Township, passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2025. Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, April 26, 2025 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek (The service will be live streamed and can be viewed via Gayle's obituary page at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com). Visitation will be held at the...

Mark D. Tanner

Mark D. Tanner

Apr 15, 2025

TANNER, Mark D - age 67 of Swartz Creek, passed away April 15, 2025. A memorial service will be held at 3 PM Saturday, April 19, 2025, at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Rd., Swartz Creek, MI 48473. The family will receive guests from 12 PM - 3 PM Saturday at the funeral home. Mark’s vibrant spirit...

Jon Carl Phillips

Jon Carl Phillips

Apr 14, 2025

PHILLIPS, Jon Carl - Age 66, of Grand Blanc, passed away Monday, April 14, 2025. Services will be held 2:00 PM Friday, May 9, 2025 at Sharp Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Road, Grand Blanc (The service will be live streamed and can be viewed via Jon's obituary page at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com). Rev. Stephanie Sorensen officiating. Visitation will be...

Jill Denise Pettigrew

Jill Denise Pettigrew

Apr 14, 2025

Jill Denise Pettigrew - Age 73, passed away April 14, 2025. A memorial service will be held 6PM Thursday, April 17, 2025 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Rd., Swartz Creek. The family will receive friends from 3PM until the time of service. Those desiring may make contributions to Bentley Manor #14 or Valley Area Agency on...

Gene "Genie" L. Smethwick

Gene "Genie" L. Smethwick

Apr 14, 2025



Gene L. "Genie" Smethwick, age 80, of Flint, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2025. A visitation will be held from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM on Thursday, April 17, 2025, with a funeral service to follow at 3:00 PM, at Sharp Funeral Homes & Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Road, Grand Blanc. Online condolences may be shared at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.

Born February...

Nancy Ruth Baird

Nancy Ruth Baird

Apr 13, 2025

Baird, Nancy Ruth of Flint - Age 91, died Sunday, April 13, 2025. Services will be held 12:00 PM Friday, May 9, 2025 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Road, Fenton (The service will be live streamed and can be viewed below her obituary here). Chaplain Cory Hamilton officiating. Burial in Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly. Visitation...

Eva Sprague

Eva Sprague

Apr 13, 2025

SPRAGUE - Eva Ann, age 71 of Burton, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2025. In accordance with Eva's wishes, cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Eva's Life will be held from 1:00 PM - 5:30 PM Friday, April 18, 2025 at the Sharp Funeral Home & Cremation Center located at 6063 Fenton Road, Grand Blanc, Michigan. Memorial contributions...

Lois Ann Tankersley

Lois Ann Tankersley

Apr 13, 2025

Tankersley, Lois Ann - Age 92, of Flint, died April 13, 2025.

Funeral services will be held 11 AM Tuesday, April 22 at Sharp Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Road, Grand Blanc. Interment in New Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Flint. Visitation will be held 4-8 PM Monday April 21; and 10 AM until the time of the funeral Tuesday April...

Raquel A. Perez

Raquel A. Perez

Apr 12, 2025

Raquel A. Perez, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2025, in Flint. Born on November 20, 1963, Raquel was a proud graduate of Carman High School and furthered her education at Ferris State University.

Raquel was a devout Catholic, having been a member of St. Michael Catholic Church. Her faith was a guiding force in her life, deeply influencing her values...

Betty Jane LaGuire

Betty Jane LaGuire

Apr 12, 2025

Betty Jane LaGuire - Age 98, of Flint, passed away April 12, 2025. Private services will be held with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery, Gaines. Those desiring may make a contribution in her memory to Old Newsboys of Flint. Betty was born March 30, 1927 in South Boardman, MI, the daughter of the late William and Florence (Sutton) Feriend. She...

Stephanie Lynn Lewis

Stephanie Lynn Lewis

Apr 12, 2025

Stephanie Lynn "Stevi" Lewis - Age 77, of Fenton, passed away April 12, 2025.

Born on December 9, 1947, in Flint, Michigan, Stephanie was the beloved daughter of the late Alexander and Anna Mae (Nelson) Burley. From an early age, she broke barriers and carved out her own path as one of the first successful female race car drivers, a true...

Donavin James Cuevas

Donavin James Cuevas

Apr 11, 2025

Donavin James Cuevas - Age 21, passed away April 11, 2025. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. Those desiring may make a donation in his memory to https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-uvanka-after-tragic-loss

Donavin was born November 26, 2003 in Grand Blanc. He was kind, helpful and above all funny. He was always there to lend a helping hand to...

Donald William Metz

Donald William Metz

Apr 11, 2025

Metz, Donald William - Age 82, of Burton, died April 11, 2025. Funeral services will be held 1 PM Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at Sharp Funeral Home & Cremation Center 6063 Fenton Rd. Grand Blanc. (The service will be live streamed and can be viewed via the link on Donald's obituary page at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com) Visitation will be held 10 AM...

Jerry Lee Carroll

Jerry Lee Carroll

Apr 10, 2025

Carroll, Jerry Lee - Age 82, of Flushing, formerly of Grand Blanc, died April 10, 2025. Memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements provided by Sharp Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Road, Grand Blanc. In lieu of flowers those desiring may make contributions to Mayfair Bible Church (note: for Missions).

Jerry was born April 30, 1942...

Karen Elaine Clement

Karen Elaine Clement

Apr 10, 2025

Karen Elaine Clement - Age 76, passed away April 10, 2025, in Flint. A private service, with interment to take place at Great Lakes National Cemetery at a later date, will honor her enduring spirit.

Born on June 28, 1948, in Owosso, Karen was the cherished daughter of the late Lloyd and Mary Elaine (Brown) Menerey. She lived fiercely and independently,...