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James Wynn
Mar 14, 2026
James Wynn, a man of profound sacrifice, quiet strength, and unwavering devotion to his family, passed away on March 14, 2026, at the age of 76.
Born on August 28, 1949, Jim belonged to a generation that understood the value of hard work and duty. He honorably served hisJ country in the U.S. Air Force, completing two tours of duty during...
Janice Marie Vandecar
Mar 11, 2026
Janice Marie Vandecar, age 81, of Pontiac, Michigan, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on March 11, 2026. She is survived by her 3 children; 9 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends for visitation on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home, Pontiac Chapel. A funeral service will be...
Jane Margaret Johnson
Mar 9, 2026
Jane Margaret Johnson (Grossman); age 73; was called home to the Lord Monday morning, March 9th, 2026, while at her home in Vero Beach, Florida.
Jane battled several illnesses throughout her life which she fought tirelessly to remain present for her family, sons and grandchildren.
Jane was born January 9th, 1953 to the late John and Lorraine (McCray) Grossman, the third of...
Beverly McKinney
Mar 8, 2026
Beverly Ann McKinney (Landstrom), 87, of Auburn Hills, entered the arms of the Lord Sunday morning, March 8, 2026, at home surrounded by her loving family.
Beverly battled Alzheimer’s/dementia for more than eight years and entered hospice care on February 24, resting comfortably until she was called home to be with Jesus.
Beverly was born August 28, 1938, in Iron River to...
Margarita Alequin Lopez
Mar 5, 2026
Margarita Alequin Lopez, age 78, of Pontiac, MI, passed away on March 5, 2026. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home in Pontiac. The family will receive family and friends from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service. Interment to follow at Perry Mount Park Cemetery
Billy Flores
Mar 3, 2026
Billy Flores, of Pontiac, MI, loving and loved father to Christina, Amber, Billy, Antonio, Cheyenne, Nicholas, Emily, and Brandon. Grandfather to 14. Partner in crime to Sheila Ann Frances. Brother to Arthur, Patricia, and Esperanza. Uncle Bill/Billy to countless. Billy, a man truly respected, loved, and adored. A man of many jokes, sometimes too many, and one who always took...
Lydia Brito Diaz
Feb 24, 2026
Lydia Brito Diaz, age 89, of Pontiac, MI, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on February 24, 2026. The family will receive friends for visitation on Monday, March 2, 2026 from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home, Pontiac Chapel. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home....
Barbara Sue Sapp
Feb 23, 2026
Barbara Sue Sapp; born April 15, 1950, went home to be with the Lord on February 23, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents, Boyd and Twila Daniels; her sister, Wanda; brother-in-law, Stacy Boatright; and her brother, Jerry Daniels.
Barbara is survived by her beloved children, whom she adored, Phillip (Cherie) Daniels and Teresa (Lacy) Eagle; her sisters, JoAnn...
Sharon Jean Hake
Feb 16, 2026
Sharon Jean Hake was born April 30, 1939 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Henry and Marjorie Kaschalk and passed away February 16, 2026 at 86 years old in Oxford, Michigan. Sharon was predeceased by her only sibling, Beverly (Kaschalk) Kunkel and her husband, David Lee Hake, whom she was married to for 65 years. She was the loving mother...
Alfred Martin Brown Jr.
Feb 16, 2026
Alfred Martin Brown Jr., age 73, of Waterford, MI, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2026. He was born on September 19, 1952, to the late Alfred M. Brown Sr. and Goldie Evelyn Brown. Alfred is survived by his sisters, Michelle (Scott) Zabel and Belinda McChesney, as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He will always be remembered for...
Ashley Kay White
Feb 10, 2026
Ashley was born on May 8th, 1990, in Rochester, Michigan to Steve and Cindy Elliott. She was a curious and observant child, and an early talker and reader. She began to develop her musical talents early, as well, playing violin and piano and singing regularly in her church choir.
Ashley graduated from Lake Orion Baptist School in 2007 and earned a...
Barbara Jean Gallaher
Feb 8, 2026
Barbara Jean Gallaher; of Oxford; age 99; passed away on February 8, 2026. Barbara is the beloved wife of the late Paul Gallaher and the daughter of the late Perry VanWagoner and Bessie Elizabeth Emeigh VanWagoner. She is the loving mother of the late Brent Gallaher, Shari (David) Hopp, Lori (Terry) Szklarski, Kent (Joyce) Gallaher, Tambi (Mark) Zaun, Von (Linda)...
Faye Muree Nordquist
Feb 3, 2026
Faye Muree Nordquist, age 84, went to be with the Lord Jesus on February 3, 2026. She was born on May 29, 1941 in Windsor, Ontario, Canada to Hilbert and Muree (Barr) Ash. Faye graduated from Waterford Township High School in 1959. In 1961, while working at Pontiac General Hospital, she met the man who would become the love of...
Larandall Guy
Jan 25, 2026
Larandall Guy; age 43; passed away on January 25, 2026. The family will receive friends for visitation on Friday, February 13, 2026 from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm at Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home, Pontiac Chapel. A funeral service will be held on Friday, February 13, 2026 at 12:00 pm at Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home. With interment to follow at Perry Mount Park...
Vivian Arlene Gibson
Jan 23, 2026
Vivian Arlene Gibson
Vivian A. Gibson passed away on January 23, 2026, at the age of 100. She was the beloved wife of late George F. Gibson Jr.; the cherished mother of the late Sue Hansen (Roger), Jan Harp (Rod), the late John Gibson, Allan Gibson (Amy) and Kris Morin; and the loving grandmother of Carrie, Brian, Ryan, Stephanie, Jason, Peter,...
Monserrate Ortiz
Jan 21, 2026
Monserrate Ortiz, of Pontiac, Michigan, passed away on January 21, 2026. Born on December 7, 1950 in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico to the late, Monserrate Perez and Daniel Ortiz. She is survived by her three daughters, Nina Lissette Walker, Melissa Evette Walker, and Nerissa Karina Nogueras; 11 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; 11 siblings; nieces & god-daughter's Nikki Calzado and Gabriella Pietrygaand;...
Howard Drury Hampton
Jan 20, 2026
Howard Hampton, 82 of Lake Orion, passed away on January 20, 2026. Howard is the loving husband of Ann; stepfather of Ronald L. (Rene) Phillips and Linda Liphardt (Ed Triest); grandfather of Ashleigh Belisle/Mendelsohn (Jeff) and Anthony Belisle; and great grandfather to Maverick and Mason Mendelsohn. He is survived by one sister and one brother.
He will be dearly missed by...
Dionna Marie Major
Jan 2, 2026
Dionna Marie Major; of Lake Orion; left to be met with open arms into Heaven on January 2, 2026 at 53 years of age. Dionna is a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and great aunt. She had a beautiful heart and was known for being deeply caring and giving to everyone around her. Family meant everything to her, and...
Mildred Esther Green
Jan 1, 2026
Mildred Esther Green, age 81, of Waterford, Michigan, passed away on January 1, 2026. The family will receive friends for visitation on Monday, January 12, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home, Pontiac Chapel. A funeral service will be held on Monday, January 12, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home, Pontiac Chapel. Interment to...
Wilda Rodriguez
Jan 1, 2026
Wilda Rodriguez, age 82, of Waterford, Michigan, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on January 1, 2026. Wilda is the beloved wife of the late Luis Fernando Rodriguez, who passed away in 1996. She leaves behind to cherish in her memory her beloved children, Wilda (Pedro) Santiago, Luis (Sonia) Rodriguez, and Samar (Lydia) Rodriguez; her loving grandchildren, Pedro...

