Obituaries

Richard Dwaine Parks

Jul 7, 2023

Richard Dwaine Parks; of Oxford; age 64; passed away suddenly on July 7, 2023.  Richard is the loving father of Breana Parks and step-father of Melissa Capelan and Deidra Parks; dear brother of Patti (Bill) Bone and Michelle (Robert) Woodward.  He was preceded in death by his parents Stanley and Ruth Ann Parks and his sister Shirley Parks.  He...

Harvey I. Loven Jr.

Jul 7, 2023

Harvey Ishmael Loven Jr.; of Lake Orion; age 87; passed away on July 7, 2023.  Harvey is the dear husband of the late Cora Sue Loven; loving father of Pamela Fritz, Terrance Loven, Laura Loven and Jennifer Rowe; loving brother of Sandra (Doug) Shape and Darlene McQueen.  He was preceded in death by his parents Harvey and Stella Loven,...

Zeola Adams

Jul 2, 2023

Zeola Adams; age 99; of Pontiac, Michigan; passed away peacefully on July 2, 2023. The family will receive friends for a visitation on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, from  1:00-7:00 pm at Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home, Pontiac Chapel. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at 11:00 am at the Welcome Missionary Baptist Church, 143 Oneida Street,...

Donna Mae Barnett

Jun 30, 2023

Donna Mae Barnett; born July 2, 1935, went to her forever home on June 30, 2023, where she will live in the presence of her heavenly father.  She will also be reunited with her family as well as her loving husband, Rudolph, Alfonso Barnett; her son, Donald Alfonso Barnett; and her loving daughter, Karen Loretta Fisher.  She leaves behind...

Sharon Lamb

Jun 29, 2023

Sharon L. Lamb; of Imlay City; age 76; passed away on June 29, 2023.  Sharon is the beloved mother of DeAnna Lamb (Dan Mayo) and Darlene (Roger) Cole; adoring grandmother of Jonathan Lamb (Katrina Amador), Jeramiah Cole and Roger Cole Jr.; great grandmother of Josh, Riley, Jackson and Carter; and dear sister of Janet Pender.  She is also survived...

John Germain

Jun 29, 2023

John S. Germain, of Lake Orion, MI, passed away on June 29, 2023 at the age of 78, when his heart, that had loved so much, decided that it was time to return to his heavenly home.

John was born on May 14, 1945, to Joseph and Ardyce Germain in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He attended Michigan State University,...

Russell Dale Hughes

Jun 17, 2023

Russell Dale Hughes was born to Roy Lee Hughes and Louise Freeman Hughes on July 1, 1955, in Fayette, AL. He departed this life on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at his Pontiac, MI, residence.

Russell accepted Christ as his Personal Savior at an early age and became a First Baptist Church, Fayette, AL, member under the leadership...

Dean W. Delpier

Jun 12, 2023

Dean William "Deano" Delpier; age 53; of Lake Orion; passed away on June 12, 2023. He was born February 1, 1970, lived in Lake Orion and graduated from Lake Orion High School. Deano was the loving son of Larry and Judy Delpier; beloved brother of Guy, Darcie, Darren and the late Kristine. Deano was a hardworking, generous, Christian man...

Carmen Sarah Mellado

Jun 5, 2023

Carmen Sarah Mellado;  age 95; passed away peacefully on June 5, 2023. Devoted mother to the late Theresa (Cristelo) Resendez; grandmother to Evangelina (Jorge) Davila and Cristelo (Melanie) Resendez Jr.; great-grandmother to Jorge (Elizabeth)Davila Jr., Marta A. Davila, Serria (Joey) Resendez, Maria C. Davila, Cristelo Resendez III,  and Javier A. Davila. She retired from St. Joseph Mercy Hospital. Carmen...

Loretta May Berg

Jun 3, 2023

Loretta May Berg; of Oxford; age 89; died peacefully on June 3, 2023.  Loretta was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.  She was preceded in death by Tom Berg, her husband of 67 years.

Loretta was a member of Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Lake Orion for 46 years.  She loved living on Indianwood Lake,...

Gertrude "Trude" Tanana

Jun 1, 2023

Gertrude Tanana; April 26, 1929 - June 1, 2023 On June 1st, Gertrude "Trude" Tanana, mother of four, grandmother and friend to many, passed away at the age of ninety-four. Trude was born in Detroit, Michigan to Anton and Anna Grunwald. Trude was blessed with four children, Karen, Michael, Christopher, and Susan; fourteen grandchildren; sixteen great grandchildren; and two...

Sandra Ann Cation

May 31, 2023

Sanda Ann Cation; of Lake Orion; it is with sadness and love that we share with you the passing of Sandra Cation, who went to be with her Lord on May 31, 2023 at age 76.  Born on May 25, 1947, she was the first born to the late David and the late Margaret Cation.  Sandra is survived by...

Maria Guadalupe Peniche Aguilar

May 30, 2023

Maria Guadalupe Peniche Aguilar; age 35; passed away on May 30, 2023. The family will receive friends on Thursday, June 8, 2023, from 3:00 - 7:00 pm at Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home, Pontiac Chapel. A funeral mass will be held on Friday, June 9, 2023, at 10:00 am at St. Vincent de Paul Church.

Ruby Ella Rhodes

May 28, 2023

Ruby Ella Rhodes; of Oxford; age 97; May 28, 2023.  Ruby was born and raised in Pontiac, Michigan.  She attended Pontiac schools and graduated from Pontiac high school in 1943.  After graduation, she worked in a clothing store as the bookkeeper, before being married and having children, after which she had two children and spent time at home.  In...

Dwayne Anthony Reid

May 23, 2023

Dwayne Anthony Reid; peacefully passed away on May 23, 2023. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm, with services following immediately at 1:00 pm at Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home, Pontiac Chapel.

Lillian O. Ross

May 19, 2023

Lillian Oneal Ross; age 99; peacefully passed away on May 19, 2023. The family will receive friends on Saturday, May 27, 2023, from 10:00 - 11:00 am, with services following immediately at 11:00 am at Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home, Pontiac Chapel.

Carlos Villarreal Ii

May 17, 2023

Carlos Villarreal Jr.; age 40; passed away unexpectedly on May 17, 2023. Carlos was born in Pontiac, Michigan, on July 21, 1982. He grew up in Waterford, Michigan, and graduated from Waterford Kettering High School in 2000. Carlos married, later moved to Pennsylvania, and returned to Pontiac, Michigan, where he resided. Carlos is survived by his wife, Paulina; his parents,...

Susan D Vaillancourt

May 17, 2023

Susan Diane Vaillancourt; loving daughter, mother, grammy, niece, cousin and friend; passed away at the age of 58; on May 17, 2023.

Susan was born on August 30, 1964 to John and Rita McCaffrey.  She was the apple of their eye.  She excelled in school and always made a ton of friends.  Susan wore many occupational hats:...

Joyce Marie Bullock

May 16, 2023

Joyce Marie Bullock; of Lake Orion; age 79; passed away on May 16, 2023.  Joyce is the beloved wife of the late Grady "Dodie" Bullock; dear mother of Connie (Larry Ahlborn) Bullock, Rick Bullock and Wayne (Brenda) Bullock; loving grandmother of David (Katie), Amanda, Corey, Christina (Curtis), Michelle (Chad), Nicholas and Anthony (Chloe); loving great grandmother of 9; and...

Richard J. Hamilton

May 15, 2023

Richard John Hamilton (1946-2023)

On behalf of the family, we would like to announce the passing of Richard Hamilton. Richard passed away peacefully on the 15th of May, 2023 at the age of 76 alongside his family in Lake Orion, Michigan.  Richard was a loving husband of 51 years to his wife, Pamela...