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Larry Edward Purvis
Jul 22, 2026
Larry Edward Purvis; of Oxford; age 88; passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. He was born December 17, 1937 in Pontiac, Michigan to the late James and Juanita Purvis. He married his high school sweetheart Linda in December 1955. Larry was preceded in death by his wife Linda in November 2024.
He is survived by his children Nikki (Marc)Spencer-Trafton of...
Charles Richard "Dick" Badgero
Jul 18, 2026
Charles Richard "Dick" Badgero, 91, of Oxford, Michigan, passed away peacefully at home on July 18, 2026, surrounded by his family.
Dick was born in 1934 to Max Badgero and Bernease Petty. He proudly served in the United States Naval Reserves, and went on to build a career of more than 30 years with Ford Motor Company at the Romeo Proving...
Diane Elice Wright
Jul 17, 2026
Diane Wright; of Lake Orion; age 70; passed away on July 17, 2026. She was born on October 2, 1955 in Pontiac, Michigan to Leo and Beatrice Maki. Diane is the beloved wife of Harold for 51 years. She enjoyed her flower garden and making floral arrangements that she gave to others. Diane loved the Lord and recited Psalms by...
Erica Marie Powell
Jul 16, 2026
Erica Marie Powell; of Lake Orion passed away on July 16, 2026 at the age of 29. She was born January 4, 1997 in Mount Clemens, Michigan to Jeremy & Cathy Denise Powell. Erica, a loving daughter, mother, granddaughter, cousin, niece, aunt and friend, will be dearly missed.
Erica is survived by her parents Jeremy & Cathy Denise Powell; brother Theodore;...
Shelray Dusira Phin Sam
Jul 13, 2026
In Loving Memory of Shelray Dusira Phin Sam
June 6, 1970 – July 13, 2026
Shelray Sam, a beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother and friend, passed away on July 13, 2026, at the age of 56. In her last year she fought hard against a rare cancer (mucosal melanoma), but ultimately succumbed to it. She was surrounded by family who showered her...
Nell Dent
Jul 11, 2026
Nell Dent, age 67, of Pontiac, MI, passed away on July 11, 2026. The family will receive friends for visitation on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, from 3:00 - 7:00 p.m., with a family hour starting at 2:00 p.m. at Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home, Pontiac Chapel. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Shiloh...
Henrietta Sutton
Jul 11, 2026
Sutton, Henrietta L.; age 88; of Lake Orion, passed away on July 11, 2026. Henrietta was the beloved daughter of the late Jake and Jean Cole. She shared a loving life with her husband, James “Jim” Sutton, who preceded her in death on October 4, 2005. She is lovingly survived by her sister, Debbie (Randy) Ihrke; her children, Terry (Wendy)...
Ronnie "Bill" Charles Voorheis
Jul 8, 2026
Ronnie Charles “Bill” Voorheis; age 91; of Oxford, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2026. Bill was born on May 26, 1935 in Pontiac, Michigan, the son of William and Eva (Highfield) Voorheis. The Voorheis name is well known in Waterford Township, where Bill spent nearly his entire life. James K Voorheis, Bill’s grandfather, was an early settler in the area and...
Paul Joseph Quigley
Jul 6, 2026
“All that the Father giveth to Me shall come to Me, and him that cometh to Me, I will not cast out.” - John 6:37
Paul Joseph Quigley, 54, passed to eternity on July 6, 2026. During his life, he showed forth a gentle, child-like soul, and a big heart. He was born December 22, 1971 in Detroit to Patricia (died...
Betty Cloud
Jun 28, 2026
Betty Cloud, age 92, of Auburn Hills, Michigan, passed away on June 28, 2026. Betty was born to Roe and Hardy Felts on July 31, 1933, in Egypt, ‘the Promised Land,’ Arkansas. Betty's early childhood was spent on a farm; her family were sharecroppers before moving to Michigan. Betty's family came to Michigan in 1945 following the promise of a...
Gwendolyn Sledge
Jun 24, 2026
Gwendolyn Adella (Collins)Sledge was born on July 14th, 1945 to the late Troy Collins and Callie Louise (Carey) Collins in Detroit, Michigan. She was released from all earthly limitations and granted eternal peace on June 24th, 2026. She grew up a devout Catholic and graduated from Pontiac Catholic High School. She attended St. Vincent de Paul in Pontiac for many...
Margaret (Meg) Mary Brophy
Jun 23, 2026
Margaret (Meg) Brophy passed away on June 23, 2026 leaving behind a legacy of devotion, compassion, strength, and generosity. Meg was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend whose life was defined by the deep love she had for her family and by the many ways she gave of herself to others.
Meg is survived by her loving husband,...
Derek James Corbin
Jun 22, 2026
It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that we announce the passing of our brother, Derek James Corbin, age 52, on June 22, 2026.
Derek made his home in Rochester Michigan, but made a home in his heart for everyone he met. Those devilish eyebrows led to an Angels soul.
Derek lived his life on his own terms and never allowed...
Florence (Flo) Marie Hauxwell
Jun 21, 2026
Florence (Flo) Hauxwell; age 78; of Lake Orion passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on June 21, 2026. Florence was one heck of an athlete that enjoyed bowling, softball and golf. She loved working in her yard and flower gardens. Her greatest joy was her family and loved hanging out with her sisters. She enjoyed watching golf,...
Ken Jones
Jun 10, 2026
In Loving Memory of Kenneth "Ken" Jones
Kenneth "Ken" Jones, beloved husband, father, son, and friend, was born on July 8, 1966, in Pontiac, Michigan, to Thomas and Elizabeth Jones. On June 10, 2026, Ken peacefully departed this life, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, friendship, and cherished memories.
Ken accepted Christ at an early age and was a faithful member...
Gary Lee Miller
Jun 8, 2026
Gary (Doc) Lee Miller; age 78; of Lake Orion passed away on June 8, 2026. Gary was born December 21, 1947 in Goodrich, Michigan to the late John Clovis and Mabel (Ludwig) Miller. The younger brother of sister Carol.
Gary grew up in Oxford and worked at American Aggregates (along with his dad) as a heavy equipment operator.
Gary met the Love...
Richard Michael Uhrin II
Jun 6, 2026
Richard M. Uhrin II; of Gulliver, Michigan; age 64; passed away on June 6, 2026. Richard is survived by his nephew Alex and niece Nicole; cousin’s Anna Uhrin and Sherry; her amazing husband Michael Mazola; longtime companion Dawn Belanger; Dawn’s son Michael Belanger; and grandson Shane. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Gloria Uhrin; and brothers,...
Helen Maxine Barnes
Jun 5, 2026
Helen M. Barnes; of Lake Orion; age 99; passed away on June 5, 2026. Helen in the beloved wife of the late Monte Barnes, to whom she wed on October 16, 1945; and the loving mother of Ross Monte Barnes, the late Kirk Norman Barnes and the late Scott Robert Barnes. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Robert...
Raul Pedro Lopez
Jun 4, 2026
In Memory of Raul Pedro Lopez
Raul Pedro “Rudy” Lopez passed on June 4th 2026, at the age of 65. Raul was born in Pontiac, Michigan to Benigno and Enriqueta Lopez. Raul went to Pontiac Central High School before joining the Navy to further his education.
Raul lived a life defined by simplicity, genuine kindness, and an insurmountable capacity for love. A...
Kathleen Ann Young
Jun 2, 2026
Kathleen Ann Young; of Oxford; passed away on June 2, 2026; at the age of 76. Kathleen was the eldest child of George and Patricia Burrows born in Pontiac, MI and was a graduate of Lake Orion High School. She is the loving mother of Greg Young (Aimee), Matthew Young and Amy Young; and the dear sister of Sandra Costello,...
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