Obituaries

Paris V.A Watkins

Jun 26, 2022

Paris V.A. Watkins; of Pontiac; age 29; passed away on June 26, 2022.  A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at 1:00p.m. at Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home, Pontiac Chapel. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, July 12, 2022 from 12:00noon until the time of service 1:00p.m. at Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home, Pontiac Chapel. Internment will follow...

Lindsay Marie Waite

Jun 25, 2022

Lindsay Marie Waite; of Oakland; age 46; passed away on June 25, 2022.  Lindsay is the dear daughter of Dennis and Pamala Waite; and loving sister of Jared Waite. She was preceded in death by her grandparents A.B. and Marjorie Waite and Harry and Dorothy Duby.  She will also be missed by many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.  Lindsay...

Dameon D. Walker

Jun 20, 2022

Dameon D. Walker; age 54; of Pontiac, Michigan; passed away June 20, 2022. Dameon "Bam" Walker was born January 7, 1968, to the union of the late Albert Walker and Ella Faye "Battee". Dameon preceded in death by his older brother Darwin Walker. He leaves to cherish the love of his life Kimberly L. O'Neal; his children Damoen Carr-Walker,...

Joel Boyd Jr.

Jun 20, 2022

Joel "Tick Tock" Boyd Jr. was born the oldest child of Joel & Mildred (Frazier) Boyd. He successfully completed his course of study in the Pontiac Public School system and went on to acquire his Bachelor's and Master's Degree from Michigan State University. He accepted Christ at an early age and worked with the youth department in at the...

Carmen Maria Rodriguez-Rivas

Jun 14, 2022

Carmen M. Rodriguez-Rivas; age 77; of Pontiac, MI; passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on June 14, 2022. She was born on January 21, 1945 in Juana Diaz, Puerto Rico to the late Eugenio Rodriguez and Maria Belen Rivas. Sister of 4 brothers and 1 sister. Carmen was all about family and her enjoyed spending time with...

Travis J. Moore

Jun 14, 2022

Travis Moore, 50, died on June 14, 2022 in Ferndale Michigan.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday June 22 from 3-5pm, with a memorial service to follow at Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home in Lake Orion.

He was born on July 13, 1971 in Wayne, Michigan to Roger and Kathy Moore. He moved with his family to...

William "Bill" Cosentino

Jun 12, 2022

Today we mourn the passing of Bill Cosentino of Lake Orion.  He passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2022.  Bill was a very kind, caring and loving man.  He will be dearly missed by his wife Debbie; two children, Aaron and Jessica; his brother John; and sister Joan.  Bill was preceded in death by his parents Sam and Ruth,...

Jean Marie Hilleary

Jun 11, 2022

Jean Marie Hilleary (Jeannie Baber), 76, of Boynton Beach, Florida, passed away on June 11, 2022.  Jeannie was born in May 1946 in Lake Orion, Michigan. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Edith and Raymond Baber, as well as her siblings: Norrine Valentine, Raymond "Bud" Baber, Jr., Patricia Anderson, and Carl Baber. Jeannie is survived...

Sandra K. Lewis

Jun 10, 2022

Sandra Kay Lewis was born February 12, 1956 in Detroit, Michigan to Kay Celia Merritt who preceded her in death and Caesar R. Wardlaw who also preceded her in death. She had two Step-fathers, Issac Timber Merritt and Wallace Carson both of whom preceded her in death. At four years old she was adopted by Louis and Louise Gray...

Leslie James Fulbright Sr.

Jun 3, 2022

Leslie James Fulbright Sr; of Pontiac; passed way on Friday, June 3, 2022. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home Pontiac. Family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. until time of service. Interment will be at Oak Hill Cemetery.

Virginia Ann Davidson

May 26, 2022

Virginia Ann Bell-Davidson; of Pontiac; age 72.

A memorial service for the late Virginia Ann Bell-Davidson will be held on June 2, 2022, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home, 46 Williams Street, Pontiac, Michigan, 48341 (248) 338-9288.

The home going service will be held on Wednesday, June 8, 2022, beginning at...

Peggy Helm

May 25, 2022

Peggy Helm, 83, of Lapeer, Michigan, passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, May 25, 2022.  She was born March 18, 1939, in Ypsilanti, Michigan to the late Ivan and Ouina Marshall.  She was predeceased by her high school sweetheart and loving husband of 64 years, Melvin Helm.

She was all about family and enjoyed spending...

Juanita Sanchez

May 19, 2022

Juanita (Castro) Sanchez; of Orion Twp.; age 91; born March 30, 1931, in New Braunfels, Texas to parents Melchor and Ramona (Sandoval) Castro.  She passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family on May 19, 2022.  Juanita is preceded in death by her husband, Ramon Sanchez Sr. and granddaughter Angelica Tatum.  She is survived by daughters Isabel Young, Lydia...

David Lasko

May 18, 2022

David Lasko; of Lake Orion; passed away May 18, 2022; at the age of 59. He is the beloved husband of Debra Lasko; brother of Timothy (Renee) Lasko and Julie (Kurt) Hillebrand; brother-in-law of Sue (Tracy) Angelier, Chet (Chris) Delf, Mark Giese, and Darren Giese; son-in-law of Donna Delf; uncle of Kiana Angelier, Michelle (Darren) Roberson, Alyssa Andersen, Amber...

Melinda Gail Beaudry

May 17, 2022

Melinda Gail Beaudry; of Oxford; age 83; passed away on May 17, 2022.  Melinda is the beloved wife of Richard Edmond Beaudry; loving mother of Susan (Mark) Konsdorf; loving grandmother of Zachary (Leanne) Willard and Jessica (Brian) LaPine; great grandmother of Bentley, Mason, Nixon and Quinn; dear sister of Gary and Douglas Hedges; cherished aunt of Kim, Danae, Douglas...

John James Mccaffrey

May 16, 2022

John James McCaffrey; of Dryden; age 77; passed away on May 16, 2022.  John is the loving father of Susan Vaillancourt and step-father of Vicki Adkins and Crystal Kirby; dear Papa of Matthew (Elizabeth), Sarah (Matt), Eric (Cait), Brandon (Courtney), Bailee (Jason), Amanda (Paul), Tyler (Sarah), and Sophie; great Papa of Alaina, Caroline, Ethan, Kendall, Dawson, Auron, Evie, Jaxon...

Marven "Cito" Ortiz Jr.

May 16, 2022

Our beloved Marven "Cito" Ortiz Jr. passed away on May 16, 2022. Marven was a wonderful father, brother, husband and friend who touched the lives around him. He leaves behind his two children Anthony and Aubrey; his wife Ashley; his parents Marven Sr. and Maritza; his siblings Nino and Rosie and many other beloved family members. Marven dedicated his life...

Kelly Jo Goss

May 16, 2022

Today we mourn the passing of Kelly Jo Dunn Goss, loving wife, mother, sister and beloved friend. She will be missed by all those that she touched. Her heart was as big as the ocean, and she was more courageous than she knew. She will be watching over us from above until we meet again. She is survived by...

Judith Martin

May 12, 2022

Judith McCulloch Martin; of Lake Orion; sunrise November 24, 1953 – sunset May 12, 2022; Judi was preceded  in death by her mother Ruby Ward; father James McCulloch; step-father Jack Ward; brother Larry McCulloch; and brother Dewey McCulloch.

Judi is survived by her husband of 35 years, Patrick Martin;  her twin sister Janice (David) Johnston; daughter Stacy...

Rhoda Jane Kinney

May 9, 2022

Rhoda Jane Kinney; of Lake Orion; age 73; passed away on May 9, 2022.  Rhoda is the beloved wife of the late Leroy Kinney; loving mother of David (Pam) Altz, Karen Kinney, Charles (Selina) Kinney, Danny (Adrienne) Kinney and Carrie (Tracy) Carpenter; loving grandmother of Scotty, Benjamin, Michael, Bryan, Alexis, Nicole, Rusty, Cody, Harper, Lea, Shawn, Aaron, Brenna and...