Obituaries

Oct 26, 2020

Mary Kay Merwin; of Lake Orion; age 75; passed away peacefully on October 26, 2020.  Mary Kay is the wife of the late Gary Lee Merwin, with whom she shared 43 years of marriage.  She is the loving mother of Michele Houser-Dunbar; grandmother of Kyle Houser, Lindsey Houser and Tyler Dunbar; and daughter of the late Stephen and Mary...

Oct 25, 2020

Mike Dominguez: age 62; of Pontiac, MI departed this life on October 25, 2020. Mike was born on January 1st, 1958 in Pontiac, MI. Mike is the son of the late Narcicco and Mary Dominguez. Mike is survived by his three children; Joe (Jade) Elmore, Christopher Elmore and Mike Dominguez. Mike has one grandson; Parker Elmore. He is...

Oct 22, 2020

Irving “Bud” Simmons Jr., of Oxford; passed away on October 22, 2020. Bud is the beloved husband of 69 years of Marilyn Simmons; loving father of Karen (Ronald) Reynolds and Teri (Richard) Hockstad; and grandfather of Shoshana Reynolds, Sierra Reynolds, Christopher Richardson and Jessica Richardson. Bud was an adoring husband who enjoyed nice long car rides with his wife...

Oct 21, 2020

John W. Smith; of Lake Orion; passed away October 21, 2020.  John is survived by his beloved wife Jeanne of 48 years; children Robert (Lenka) Smith, Christina Smith and Michael Smith; and grandson Trent.  He is also survived by his siblings, Mary Lou Skop, Bob Ewald, Don Ewald Sr. and Jim Smith; nieces and nephews, Louanne, Tim, Shelly, Donna,...

Oct 21, 2020

Loretta Marie Whittaker; of Clarkston; age 79; passed away on October 21, 2020.  Loretta is the loving mother of Sherry (Rick) Hensley, the late Vicky Carrillo, the late Mary Groves and Christine (Tony) Groves; loving grandmother of Kelly, Derek, Zak, Brandon, Tony and Rocky; great grandmother of Marissa, Lyndsey, Jake, Evan, Rocko and Landon; great great grandmother of Maurxavier;...

Oct 12, 2020

Michael Gary Boughner; of Lake Orion; age 50; passed away on October 12, 2020.  Mike is the beloved husband and best friend of Jacquelynn for 12 years; devoted son of Edel and Gary Boughner; loving father of Julie Mahan-Boughner; step-father of Holly (Nicardo) Morgan and Melissa Fletcher; dear brother of Edward (Jeanette) Boughner; and special uncle of Samantha Boughner. ...

Oct 11, 2020

Frances Johnson; of Lake Orion; passed away on October 11, 2020; age 99.  Fran is the dear wife of Don Johnson whom she married on June 14, 1941. She is the loving mother of Gary (Genine); adoring grandmother of Don (Joan), Scott, Susan and Todd (Marni); great grandmother of 16; great-great grandmother of 17; and dear aunt and great...

Oct 10, 2020

Charley Harris; of Auburn Hills; age 76; went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 10th, 2020 at home with his family at his bedside.

Charley is the loving husband of Ilda for 37 years; loving father of Bridgette Harris of Mt. Clemens, Patrice (Kevin) Gantt of Virginia, Tanisha (Bryan) Griffith of Texas, Joe (Heidi)...

Oct 3, 2020

On October 3, 2020, Pauline Myrick, at the age of 99 went to see the King at her residence.  She heard a voice from heaven saying, “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28 KJV

Pauline Myrick was born on March 6, 1921 to the late...

Oct 1, 2020

Agnes Larange “Peggy”; 91; born July 15, 1929; passed away October 1, 2020 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital. Wife of the late Leon Larange; Mother of Jim (the late Sue) Scribner, Debbie (Mark) Kellar, Tod (Sheila) Hackney, the late Stan Scribner, and the late Scott Larange; Sister of the late Vernon Covert and the late...

Oct 1, 2020

Kenneth Earl Hauck of Pontiac, Michigan; age 72 passed away on October 1 st , 2020 in Pontiac, Michigan. Kenneth was born on June 18, 1948 in St. Louis, Missouri to Annie Mae Hall and Frank Hauck. He attended Kinlock High School in Kinlock, Missouri, and later attended Harris-Stowe State University where he received a Bachelor’s Degree.  He was...

Sep 29, 2020

Catherine Eileen Jarrett; of Oxford; age 79; passed away on September 29, 2020.  Catherine is the beloved wife of the late James Lee Jarrett; the  loving mother of Jon L. (Stacey) Jarrett and Jamie Jarrett; loving sister of Sandra (Jim) Anderson and the late Thomas (Sharon) Sheldon; dear grandmother of 7; and great grandmother of 6.  Catherine was preceded...

Sep 14, 2020

Margaret “Maggie” Denis; of Independence Township; passed away on September 14, 2020.  Margaret is the loving mother of Patrick (Susan), Michael (Teresa), David (Denise), Gary (Janelle), Nanette and Donald Denis; loving grandmother of seven; great grandmother of six; beloved sister of Michael Sweeney, Doris Pennala, Lee Ann Daly and Robert Sweeney.  She was preceded in death by her parents...

Sep 10, 2020

Mrs. Mary Dean Parker, of Pontiac, Michigan; age 74 was born on May 01, 1946; She passed away on September 10th, 2020. Mary is survived by her husband Michael Parker Jr; Children Robert McDaniel Jr., Anthony McDaniel, Tracie McDaniel, Tricia McDaniel, and Lance McDaniel; many grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren.

The family will gather at Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home...

Sep 6, 2020

Mr. Andrew Tyrone Reeves was born on July 15, 1956 to the late Willie and Dorothy Reeves in Detroit, MI.  Tyrone, as he was affectionately known, was one of four children and the only son born to the union.

Tyrone accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age as a member of Evangelical Mission...

Sep 4, 2020

Jo Ann Margaret Archer; of Lake Orion; age 64; passed away on September 4, 2020.  Jo Ann is the loving daughter of the late Thomas Lowe; loving mother of Jeffery Parrish, loving mother in law of Sarah Parrish; loving grandmother of Anna Alexis Parrish; loving sister of Jerry Kirts, Jack McDonald, Janice Laidler and the late James Kirts.  She...

Sep 4, 2020

Renica “Nicky” Griffin-Fish; age 44; passed away suddenly on September 4, 2020. Nicky is the beloved wife of Jason Fish and loving daughter of Alexandrea Gray. Nicky is survived by her sons Christopher and Kenneth Griffin and Jayden and Ayden Fish, her granddaughter Gabriella Griffin and a host of family and friends. Nicky was preceded in death by her...

Sep 1, 2020

Catherine A. Hoover; September 1, 2020; age 103; beloved wife of the late Thomas (Edward) Hoover; mother of Sharon, Eric and the late Bruce and Christopher Hoover; grandmother of Katie Horton and Annie Dodge; and great-grandmother of Max, Molly and Miles Horton.  Born August 11, 1917 in Sauk Centre, MN to Lawrence J. Cosgrove and Gladys M. Scott.  Preceded...

Aug 31, 2020

Margie Kaars (Burbage); of Lake Orion age 77; August 31, 2020.  Margie is survived by her children Robert Weeks, Jenniffer Singleton, Marcy (James) Summerfield, Josie (Eric) Kaars-Mulholland; and her adoring grandchildren, Trey, Tommy, Candice, Tony, Caleb, Emily, Cynthia & Cody; and her brother Lonnie Burbage & sister Francis Harmon.  She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Tom...

Aug 23, 2020

Nesbitt David Hagewood “Dave” passed away on August 23, 2020 from Stage 4 Lymphoma.  He was born in Southside, Tennessee to Henry and Inez Hagewood on December 27, 1947. Dave graduated from Montgomery Central High School in 1965. He was a veteran who served in the Air Force, stationed in Germany.

Dave is survived by his wife...