Obituaries

Lonzy Davis

Sep 22, 2021

In Loving Memory of Lonzy Davis; age 85; of Pontiac; February 1, 1936 - September 22, 2021. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Perry Mount Park Cemetery, 878 N. Perry Street, Pontiac, Michigan.

Dr. William Hill

Sep 21, 2021

William Emerson Hill, MD

Emerson was born August 13, 19333 to Mary Ruth and Ben A. Hill in Alcoa TN. He was the youngest of six children and was a product of the Alcoa School system. Emerson went to graduate from Howard University as an undergraduate in 1955 where he met and married his wife Betty H....

Joyce Anna Frias

Sep 21, 2021

Joyce Anna Frias of White Lake, Michigan passed away peacefully at her home on September 21 , 2021 at the age of 88. Joyce’s death was preceded by the passing of her husband Abelardo “Lefty” Frias who died in January 2020. Their marriage spanned 69 loving years together filled with fond memories enjoying family gatherings, traveling and wintering for over...

Patricia Marie Lanigan

Sep 16, 2021

In Loving Memory of Patricia Marie Lanigan; January 29, 1958 - September 16, 2021.  Patricia is survived by her son Drew Dood (Advika); and her grandpuppies Clementine and Stella.  She is also survived by her sisters, Mary Ellen (Frank) Vellucci, Kelly (Dale) Fay, Kathy (Ken) Smith, Laurie (David) Butkovich and Peggy Clark; many nieces and nephews; and great nieces...

Kathy Diane Taylor

Sep 15, 2021

In Loving Memory of Kathy Diane Taylor born on February 23, 1953 to the late Mr. Jimmy Green Sr. and Mrs. Mable Green of Pontiac, Michigan. Our Mother was called Home on September 15, 2021, receiving her Golden Wings. She graduated from Pontiac Central High School in 1970. Our Mom Enjoyed Family Time: Drive-In Movies, Fox Theater for Karate movies...

James C Leszczynski

Sep 13, 2021

James Leszczynski – December 20, 1941 to September 13, 2021

James, aka Jim, Jimmy, Umpie, Uncle Jimmy, Husband and Dad – a man little in statue but huge in effervescent energy, endless borderline inappropriate humor and the sweetest and strongest personality ever to walk this earth.  Jim left us after stealing almost 4...

Wendell D. Stafford Jr.

Sep 13, 2021

Wendell Davis Stafford Jr.; age 65; of Pontiac; passed away September 13, 2021. Wendell is the beloved son of Mary and the late Wendell Stafford Sr.. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 from 11:00 am to 12:00 noon at Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home, Pontiac Chapel. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, September 22, 2021...

Gerardo Lugo

Sep 11, 2021

GERARDO “Fatso” LUGO, 54

Gerardo “Fatso” Lugo, 54 of Pontiac, Michigan passed on to heaven on September 11, 2021 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Pontiac, Mich. from pneumonia & Covid 19.

Gerardo, son of the late Heriberto Lugo Jr. & Teresa Morales, was born on March 3,1967 in Ponce, Puerto...

G.C. "Gary" Alston

Sep 11, 2021

G.C. "Gary" Alston; age 79; of Pontiac; passed away September 11, 2021. Gary is the beloved husband of Erma Alston; loving father of Tad Giles, Shannon Helton, Erin Wilson and Douglas Caemeans; adoring grandfather of 12 and great grandfather of 3. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Sparks-Griffin Funeral...

Sharon Louise Crowe

Sep 11, 2021

Sharon Louise Crowe; of Oakland Township; age 70; passed away on September 11, 2021. Sharon is the beloved wife of Harry James Crowe for 46 years; loving mother of Ryan (Melissa) Crowe and Meaghan (Joshua) Reiser; loving grandmother of Adelyn, Samuel and Gweneth; dear sister of Gail McClung, David (Dianne) Yezbick and Gary (Denise) Yezbick; sister in law of...

Melvin Fremont Helm

Sep 10, 2021

Melvin (Rack) Helm, 82, of Lapeer, Michigan, passed away peacefully in his home on Friday, September 10, 2021.  He was born May 8, 1939 in Bay County, Michigan to the late Burl and Retha Helm.  He was the loving husband to Peggy Helm for 64 years.

He served in the United State Air...

Jessica Evan Morell

Sep 7, 2021

Jessica E. Morell; of Lake Orion; age 39; passed away on September 7, 2021.  Jessica is daughter of Rita Petranovic and John Morell; and sister of Annie and Joshua Petranovic and Maria Mateoca.  She is also survived by her aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.  Jessica was very loyal and fiercely loved her family and friends, who meant the world...

Judith Ann Van Dellen

Sep 7, 2021

Judith Ann Van Dellen (nee Bond) of Lake Orion, Michigan joined Jesus at the age of 77 on September 7, 2021.  Born June 2, 1944 in Grand Rapids, MI, Judy was the only daughter of Fern and Phyllis Bond, and the younger sister of Gerald Bond.

Judy married her high school sweetheart, Rev. James Henry Van Dellen...

Carol Ramirez

Sep 6, 2021

With deepest sorrow, we say good-bye to our Mother, Nana, Friend, and Aunt. Carol Ann Ramirez was born on August 11, 1945. Daughter to Vincent Christopher Hefferon and Doris Marie Cobeil. Sister to James Vincent Hefferon.

Our mother grew up in Waterford, Michigan under the watchful eye of her big brother Jim.  Carol had fond memories of...

Jeanne Biolette Wright

Sep 2, 2021

Jeanne Biolette Wright; of Lapeer; age 73; passed away on September 2, 2021.  Jeanne is the beloved wife of the late JD Wright; dear daughter of Elizabeth and Jim Boughner; loving mother of Amberlee (Thomas) Ellis, Audrey (Roger) Fassnacht and Scott (Michelle) Houck; loving grandmother of Andrew, Callie and Abbie Church, Laura and Destiny Ellis, Madison and Scott Houck...

Eula Mae Smyth Bowman

Aug 29, 2021

Eula Mae Smyth Bowman; of Waterford; departed this life on August 29 , 2019 at the age of 94.  She was born near Beattyville, Kentucky, the daughter of Lawrence T. Smyth and Minnie B. Smyth.  After graduation from Lee County High School, she attended Crump Business School in Lexington, Kentucky. Eula worked as a secretary and teacher prior to...

Louis Major

Aug 28, 2021

Louis Raymond Major; of Lake Orion; completed his life’s journey on August 28, 2021. Louis was born in the Bronx, New York on February 16, 1933.  He moved to Detroit, Michigan at a young age, eventually moving to Troy, Michigan where he finished his school years.  It was there that he met the love of his life Dorothy Major. ...

Jorge Miller

Aug 28, 2021

Jorge A. Miller; of Taylor; formerly of Lake Orion; age 49; passed away suddenly on August 28, 2021.  Jorge is the beloved son of Isabel and Kenneth Miller; loving fiancé of Melina Knowles; and loving stepfather of Kristen, Justine and Melina Knowles.  He is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and dear friends.  Jorge loved sports cars and...

Leonard Britt

Aug 25, 2021

Leonard W. Britt; of Lakeville, age 68; passed away on August 25, 2021.  Leonard is the beloved husband of Jean for 48 years; loving father of Alissa (Doug) Warren and Wesley (Joni) Britt; loving grandfather of 4; and dear brother of Dennis (Barb) Britt and Amanda Sexton. Leonard was preceded in death by his parents Frank and Ellen Britt....

Peter P. Grabowski

Aug 24, 2021

Peter Paul Grabowski; of Lake Orion; formerly of New York Mills, NY; age 86; passed away on August 24, 2021.  Peter is the beloved husband of Judith (Gibniewski) Grabowski for 53 years; loving father of Anne Brown-McDonald (Michele) of Lapeer and Jonathan Grabowski of Lake Orion; loving grandfather of Elizabeth Brown of Davison; dear sister of Loraine Bernhardt of...