Obituaries

Evelyn I. Denton

Nov 19, 2018

Evelyn I. Denton (nee Haworth); age 93; passed away November 19, 2018. Loving mother of Bruce (Jeannine); proud grandmother of Michael (Terri) of New Bern, NC and Christopher of Milford, MI; doting great-grandmother of Tori and Taylor of New Bern and McKenzie of Suffolk, VA. Also survived by nieces, nephews, and other loving family and friends. Evelyn was proceeded...

Anna Belle Findlay

Nov 19, 2018

Anna Belle Findlay; of Lake Orion; age 94; passed away November 19, 2018. Anna Belle was born in Hesperia, MI in 1924 to Clara (Fairchild) and Clifford Clark. She was brought up on a farm on the outskirts of Hesperia, called Clondike where she was one of nine siblings. She would eventually go on to marry the love of...

Clara "Lucy" Sears

Nov 15, 2018

Clara Lucille Sears; of Carolina Beach, North Carolina; passed away November 15, 2018 at age 71. Clara, whom was affectionately known as “Lucy”, was born in the small town of Donalds, South Carolina in 1947 to Clara Belle and the late Jake Bruce. Lucy is the beloved mother of Vicky (Rick) Ouzts, Eric (Tara) Sears, and the late Larry...

Edward "Ed" Delancy Sassnett

Nov 13, 2018

Edward" Big ED" Delancy Sassnett; of Pontiac; age 56; departed this life on Tuesday, November 13, 2018. Beloved son of  Clemmie Sr. &  Davette Gwen Sassnett. Brother of Valerie Jonathan, Zina Sassnett, Clemmie Sassnett Jr. and Vicki . Grandson of Ruby Robinson. Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, November 24, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. at Trinity Missionary Baptist...

Stephen L Vaillancourt

Nov 13, 2018

Stephen ‘Steve’ L. Vaillancourt, 56, of Lake Orion, MI, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2018 surrounded by loved ones.  Steve was a loving and compassionate man who could bring a smile and a laugh to every room he entered. He taught us all how to enjoy life and how to fight when the going gets tough.

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Geraldine Coyle

Nov 11, 2018

Geraldine Coyle; of Lake Orion; age 92; passed away November 11, 2018. Geraldine was the beloved wife of the late John Coyle; loving mother of Stephen (Sheryl) Coyle, David (Michelle) Coyle, Mary Catherine Coyle, Jane (Jeffrey) Walter, John (Claudia) Coyle, Paula (Tom) Petiprin, Margaret “Peggy” Coyle, Timothy (Susan) Coyle and Brendan (Michelle) Coyle; loving grandmother of 16; and dear...

Augustine S. Hayes

Nov 7, 2018

Augustine Shirley Hayes; of Pontiac; age 79; passed away November 7, 2018. Mrs. Hayes is the beloved wife of Arthur L. Hayes for 58 years.  She is also the loving mother of Alexandria (Tommy) Gray, Renae Rodriguez, Arthur G. (Tawanda) Hayes, Ricco Hayes, Rodney Hayes, Robin (Anthony) Coleman, Reginald (Cassandra) Hayes and Ronda (Adrian Suarez) Hayes; loving grandmother of...

Gus Williams Jr.

Nov 4, 2018

Gus  Williams Jr.; age 78; of Pontiac; passed away on Sunday, November 4, 2018. Beloved husband of the late Barbara Jean Williams. Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home. Family will receive friends on Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. at Funeral Home. Interment Perry Mount Park Cemetery. www.sparksgriffin.com...

Robert Hardiman, Sr.

Nov 3, 2018

Robert Marion Hardiman, Sr. was born on Nov. 30, 1944 in Pontiac, MI and was the third child of eight children to Theodore R. and Frances V. Hardiman.

In his younger years Robert was an avid, well known pool player. He liked to say he taught many pool players over the years that came into his favorite...

James "Dennis" Stevens

Nov 3, 2018

James Dennis Stevens; of Oxford; age 66; passed away on November 3, 2018.  Dennis is the beloved husband of Alethea, with whom he has spent the last 50 years.  He is also the loving father of Jamie Marie Stevens, Jennifer Lynn Stevens and Michael James (Monika) Stevens; and dear grandpa of Mikayla Stevens, Gunner “angel baby”, Payton Webb, Kendyl...

Curtis M. Latimer

Nov 2, 2018

Curtis M. Latimer; age 58; of Pontiac, Michigan; passed away November 2, 2018. Curtis was born March 7, 1960 in Detroit, Michigan. Husband of Eva Latimer for 30 years; loving father of Chartrice (William) Latimer-Johnson, Curtis (Cee Cee) Williams and Michael Latimer. He is also survived by his mother, Eleanor Leggs, siblings, Andrew Latimer, Harvey Latimer, Karen Leggs and...

Trevor M.F. Hall

Oct 29, 2018

Trevor M.F. Hall; of Oxford; Nov. 7, 1997 – Oct. 29, 2018. Trevor is the beloved son of Gregory and the late Heather Ginter; very loving big brother of Moxie; and beloved grandson of “Nana” Rhonda Warfield, Tom and Julie Cannell, Judy and the late Leon Ginter, and Kevin “Papa” Whitener.  He also leaves behind his beloved Pit, Silas;...

Jose Sanchez Sanchez

Oct 28, 2018

Jose Sanchez Sanchez; of Waterford; age 44, passed away on Sunday, October 28, 2018. Husband of Anne Sanchez, father of Jose F. Sanchez, brother to Antonio, Manuel, Enrique, Efrain, Ricardo, Maria, Josefina, Cristina, Irene, Chuya and Maria. Family will receive friends on Thursday, November 1, 2018 from 4-8 p.m. with Rosary service at 7:00 p.m. at Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home,...

Margaret Uzelac

Oct 27, 2018

Margaret Uzelac; of Lake Orion; age 98; passed away on October 27, 2018. Margaret was preceded in death by her husband Milan Uzelac in 2006. She is the loving mother of Stanley (Marthe) Uzelac of Lake Orion, Jeanette (Thomas) Lacey of Lake Orion and Carolyn (Donald) Fielder of East Lansing; grandmother of Tamra Lacey, Brian Lacey, Monique Uzelac, Susan...

Richard Thorpe

Oct 25, 2018

Richard A. Thorpe; of Oxford; passed away on October 25, 2018 at age 56 surrounded by his caring family. Richard is the beloved son of Berneice and the late Andrew Thrope; dear brother of Shirley (Gary) Morris, Marvon (Anita) Thorpe, Bob (Jennifer) Thorpe, Delores (Ron) Gajeski, Judy Gonzales, Ben (Amy) Thorpe and Cynthia Dalton; loving step-father of Eric, Heather...

Gilbert Cochrane

Oct 25, 2018

Gilbert Richard Cochrane “Santa”

Born to Dean and Wanetta Cochrane October 6, 1960. Gil leaves behind his beloved wife, Tina and his ‘cat buddy” Charlie. As well as his mom, Wanetta; sister, Wadeana (Tim); sisters–in-law, Lora and Joanne; and brothers-in-law, Brian (Vena) and Albert (Monica). There are many nieces, nephews, friends, cousins, aunts and uncles who...

John Michael Titus

Oct 25, 2018

John Michael Titus; age 66; passed away unexpectedly on October 25, 2018 after a sudden illness.  John is the beloved husband of Annie; loving father of Scot (Tarisa), Arynn (Jade) and Lauren; grandfather to Ashlee and Trevor; and brother to Janice (Bob) and Richard. He is preceded in death by his mother, Lila and father, Kenneth. John enjoyed a...

Gloria L. Bakewell

Oct 24, 2018

Gloria Lynn Bakewell; of Fostoria; age 75; passed away October 24, 2018. Gloria is the beloved wife of Robert for 31 years; loving mother of Traci (Anne) Reitano, Lisa Putnam, Kristi Reitano, Kelly (Chuck) Byer, Cari (Fred) Locher and the late Jeffrey Bakewell; and loving grandmother and great grandmother of many.  Spending time with her family was the most...

Ray Cardew, Sr.

Oct 22, 2018

Ray W. Cardew Sr.; of Lake Orion; passed away on October 22, 2018 at the age of 102. Ray is the beloved husband of the late Ruth Marie Cardew for 73 years; dear father of Ross (Joanne), Richard, and the late Warren Jr.; loving grandfather of Jay, Taryn, Brad, Adam and Kristin; and adoring great grandfather of Hannah, Ava,...

Andrew Deradder

Oct 15, 2018

Andrew DeRadder; of Lake Orion; age 89; passed peacefully on October 15, 2018. Andrew is survived by his beloved wife Jan DeRadder of 55 years; his dear children, Glen (Iris) and Bruce DeRadder; grandchildren, Jackie (John), Kayla, Rachel, Michael and George; and great grandchildren, Faith and John.

Andrew lived an extraordinary life serving in World War II...