Obituaries

Demarco Alexander Kinel

Jul 19, 2019

Demarco Kinel; age 35; of Davison, MI; passed away on Friday, July 19, 2019. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 27, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home, Pontiac. The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. until time of service on Saturday, July 27, 2019.

Sabrina Nichols

Jul 19, 2019

Sabrina Shelton-Humphrey-Nichols; age 61; of Pontiac; passed away on Friday, July 19, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Ralph E. Nichols; loving mother of Jackqueline (Carlos) Humphrey-Paul and Kenyada (Marcus) Bowman; and adoring grandmother of Demetric, Janay, Emmanuel, Kendell and Isaiah. A memorial service will be held on Friday, July 26, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home,...

Danny Cline Potter Jr.

Jul 19, 2019

Danny Cline Potter Jr.; age 36; born June 2, 1983; passed away suddenly on July 19, 2019, while hard at Masonry work with his good friend Scott Lutz. Danny was a beloved father, son, brother, relative and friend. He was born in Rochester and attended Avondale and Lake Orion schools. Danny enjoyed spending time with his kids and family,...

Gary R. Forester

Jul 13, 2019

Gary Roy Forester; of Clarkston; age 51; passed away on July 13, 2019. Gary is the beloved son of Mary Ellen Forester and Gary L. (Nancy) Forester; dear brother of Michael Raymond Forester; father of Anna Kathleen Powell; and uncle of Kyle Raymond Bailey. He is also survived by his loving significant other and life partner Meranda “Mandi” S-Krey;...

Veronica May Bivens

Jul 11, 2019

Veronica May Bivens; of Lake Orion; age 94; passed away on July 11, 2019. Veronica was the beloved wife of the late Joe A. Bivens; loving mother of Joseph (Brenda), Etta (Jim), Emil (Della), Everett (Fran) and the late Terry (Bobbie); loving grandma of 16; great grandma of 34; and great great grandma of 8. She was preceded in...

Robert Allen Briggs

Jul 8, 2019

Robert A. Briggs; age 62; of Pontiac; passed away on Monday July 8, 2019. Dear father of Sabrina Christensen; and a grandfather of 3. Robert was preceded in death by his daughter Theresa Christensen and son Robert Christensen.

June Missinne

Jul 5, 2019

June Missinne; of Rochester Hills; age 84; passed away on July 5, 2019.  June is the loving mother of Russell (Jacqui) Humphries, Melanie Rzepecki and Angela (James) Brown; loving grandmother of Matthew (Sandra) Rzepecki and Max Brown.  She is the beloved sister of Dilys (David) Snowden and Barbara (the late Frank) Fonseca.  June was a very strong willed, independent...

Francis "Joe" Joseph Rusch

Jul 4, 2019

Francis Joseph Rusch; of Oxford; age 96; passed away on July 4, 2019. Joe is the beloved husband of  the late "Mame" for 50 years.  He is the loving father of Cheri (Ron) Kalso and Kathy (David) Fischer; loving grandfather of Kristi (Ryan) Rumberger, Derek Elliott, David (Brittany) Fischer, Kaity Fischer, Kellen (Channing) Kalso and Keane (Holly) Kalso.  He ...

Joseph Jean Gelibert Jr.

Jul 1, 2019

Joseph Jean Gelibert Jr.; age 56; resident of Pontiac, MI; died July 1, 2019 at his home with his wife by his side. At his request, no service will be held. Joseph was born January 26, 1963 in Brooklyn, New York to Joseph  and Raymonde Gelibert. Joseph was the third son and third child of five. Joseph lived to...

Donna C. Bradow

Jun 23, 2019

Donna C. Bradow; of Lake Orion; age 83; passed peacefully on June 23, 2019 with her family by her side. Donna is the loving mother of Clyde Cathcart and John (Nancy) Cathcart; loving grandmother of James Cathcart; and loving mother in law of Cheryl Cathcart. She was preceded in death by her son Glenn Cathcart; and her brother Glenn...

Lance Darnell Long

Jun 21, 2019

Lance Darnell Long; age 59; of Pontiac; passed away June 21, 2019. Loving father of Lance Carson, Darquesha & Darlisha Robertson; grandfather of Trenton Avant Jr., Lansan Carson, London & Kobie Hollis.The family will receive friends on Friday, July 5, 2019 from 10 – 11 a.m. at Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home, Pontiac. Funeral services will be held on Friday, July...

Luis Angel Rivera

Jun 20, 2019

Luis Angel Rivera known as “Pito” passed away at 64 from natural causes. Pito was a very strong and loving man, a man of dignity and honor.

Luis Angel Rivera is survived by his wife, Glenda Morris; his daughter, Anita Rivera; his sons, Luis Morris, W.C. Morris, Martin Morris, Angel Morris, and Michael Morris. Mr. Rivera is...

Linda Gibson

Jun 18, 2019

In loving memory of Linda G Gibson, of Lake Orion, Michigan, who completed her 67 year earthly journey on June 18, 2019. She passed in the comfort of her home surrounded by her family after a fierce and courageous battle with cancer.

Linda was born in 1951 in Pontiac, Michigan. After graduating high school in Pontiac, she...

Armida "Kiki" L. Paramo

Jun 18, 2019

Armida L. Paramo "Kiki"; of Sylvan Lake; passed away June 18, 2019. Kiki is the beloved wife of Robert "Chappy" Paramo of 53 years; loving mother of James K. Paramo and Robert G. Paramo; and a devoted grandmother of 3. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Damien of Molokai...

Donald E. Faris

Jun 15, 2019

Donald E. Faris; age 52; of Auburn Hills; passed away June 15, 2019. Donald is the beloved husband of Amber Faris; loving father of Breanna Faris and Jamie Faris; beloved grandfather of Paisley Walford and Dominick Walford; and the loving brother of Donnette Glover, William Faris and Douglas Faris. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June...

Elizabeth Ann Hardesty

Jun 14, 2019

Elizabeth  Ann Hardesty; age 82; of West Bloomfield, MI, passed away on Friday, June 14, 2019. Elizabeth is the beloved wife of the late Forrest Hardesty; loving mother of Robert E. Miller and Matthew Miller. Survived by her brothers Melvin, David and Carl; grandmother of 4; and great grandmother of 3. She was preceded in death by her sister...

Jean Taylor

Jun 13, 2019

Jean Elizabeth Taylor, wife of Lawrence “Bud” Taylor, passed quietly on June 13, 2019 with friends and family by her side. She was the daughter of George and Leola Bentley.

Jean grew up and graduated from high school in Lake Orion, Michigan. She attended college at Albion University. Jean was a stenographer at Pontiac Motor Division of...

Pablo Andres Flores

Jun 13, 2019

Pablo Andres Flores; age 75; born October 29, 1943 in Laredo, TX; passed away peacefully June 13, 2019 in Lake Orion, MI. Pablo is preceded in death by his parents Jose and Guadalupe Flores; and brothers Andres Pablo and Miguel (Nancy) Flores. He is survived his children Pablo A. Flores Jr. and Tina Louise Flores; 6 grandchildren –...