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Ralph Nichols

Ralph Nichols

Oct 17, 2017

Ralph E. Nichols; of Pontiac; age 63; passed away October 17, 2017. Ralph is the husband of Sabrina for 17 years; father of Ralph (Melissa) Nichols II, Albert Nichols, Melissa Houghtaling, Kathy (John) Sayles, Jackqueline (Carlos) Paul and Kenyada (Marcus) Bowman; grandfather of 14; and brother of Dawn Whelpley, Donnamae (Carl) Smith, Ray (Donna) Nichols, Leila (Joel) Watson and...

Lucy B. Williams

Lucy B. Williams

Oct 14, 2017

Lucy B. Williams; October 14, 2017; of Pontiac; age 90.Loving mother of Dorothy O. Williams, McClain Williams, Alberta Compton, Lindsay Williams, Gary L. Williams, Darry L. Williams, Michael F. Williams, Victor D. Williams. Lucy was preceded in death by son Robert Williams Jr. Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, October 21, 2017 at 11 a.m. at Apostolic Church...

Joshua Christopher Wright

Joshua Christopher Wright

Oct 12, 2017

Joshua Wright; of Oxford; age 35; passed away on October 12, 2017.  Josh is the son of Susan Petrusha and David Wright; and brother of Robert, Kelly and Julie.  He also survived by his grandparents; great grandmother; and aunts and uncles.  Josh was a loving son, brother, grandson and nephew.  He was good hearted, determined and very tech savvy.  ...

Richard "Dick" Reynolds

Richard "Dick" Reynolds

Oct 9, 2017

Richard Owen Reynolds; of Pontiac; October 9, 2017; age 86.  Richard was born August 7, 1931, son of the late John and Bernadette Reynolds.  He served in the United States Air Force from 1952 to 1956.  From 1959 to 1987, Richard had a career as an Accountant with General Motors, during which time he completed his Bachelor Degree at...

Rose "Linda" Carolina Ballard

Rose "Linda" Carolina Ballard

Oct 8, 2017

Rose Carolina Ballard "Linda"; of Pontiac; October 8, 2017; age 72. Rose is the beloved daughter of the late Candelario and Enemesia Diaz. She is survived by her children, Theresa (Gary) Hreben and Joe Aguilera III; dear grandmother of Kelley Hice , Taylor Hice, , Angela , Tiffany and Joe Aguilera IV;and great grandmother of Ashton , Axel, Isabella,...

Jerry Wayne Daniels

Jerry Wayne Daniels

Oct 1, 2017

Jerry W. Daniels; of Oxford; age 70; passed away October 1, 2017.  Jerry is the beloved husband of Linda for 47 years; loving father of Michelle (Mark) Friedrichs, Danielle (Joshua) Matheny, Cheryl (Josh) Salens and Pamela (Chris) Ophus; and dear papa of Payton, Carley, Luken and Hunter.  He is also the dear brother of Wanda (Stacy) Boatright, JoAnn (Alfred)...

James Edward Elliott

James Edward Elliott

Oct 1, 2017

James Edward Elliott; of Pontiac; October 1, 2017; age 87.Beloved husband of the late Charlotte. Brother of Carol Elliott, William Elliott and John Elliott. Uncle of Carol Richardson and many nieces and nephews. Grandfather of Diana Bushard. Preceded in death by brother Robert Elliott and sister Margaret Richardson. James retired from General Motors after many years of service. Funeral...

Gladys M. Goforth

Gladys M. Goforth

Sep 30, 2017

Gladys M. Goforth; of Lake Orion; age 93. Gladys is the beloved mother of Janet (Larry) Artes; loving grandmother of Russell (Stacy) LaClair II and Timothy Artes; and dear great grandmother of Katie LaClair. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Martha Russell; her son, Russell LaClair; her grandson, Steven LaClair; and her siblings, Charles...

Amelia Del Real

Amelia Del Real

Sep 30, 2017

Amelia Del Real; of Lake Orion; September 30, 2017; age 88. Amelia is the beloved wife of Guadalupe for 70 years; and dear mother of George (Delma), Ray (Karen), Sally Ann Rudy, Rick (Barb), Cindy (Bob) Mahan, Rod (Sue), Melannie Drake, Anthony, James, and the late Debra. She is also survived by many grandchildren; and great grandchildren. Mrs. Del...

Susan M. Stoll

Susan M. Stoll

Sep 27, 2017

Susan M. Stoll; of Lake Orion; passed away on September 27, 2017 at age 61. Susan is survived by her children, Brett Hotchkiss, Kevin Hotchkiss and Bill Smith; her grandchildren, Brett, Skyler, Faith, Cody, Bella, Trenton, Autumn and Kendal; and her siblings, James (Carla) Goodwin, Diane Williamson, Lori (Ken) Scarmeas, Lisa Budd and Michelle Lance.  She was preceded in...

Norma Ruth Walter

Norma Ruth Walter

Sep 21, 2017

Norma Ruth Walter; of Lake Orion; age 96; passed away September 21, 2017.  Norma was preceded in death by her husband Jean M. Walter; children Charles and Eilene Walter; parent’s William and Etta McKinney; and brothers, Bud, Burt and Bill McKinney.  Norma is survived by her daughters, Linda (Raymond) Swain and Trisha Walter; grandchildren, Michelle, Joe, Shuree and Raymond;...

Ines Mae Chesser

Ines Mae Chesser

Sep 18, 2017

Ines Mae Chesser; of White Lake; age 88; passed away September 18, 2017. Ines is the beloved wife of the late Leslie Chesser; loving mother of Jerry (Patty) Davis and Pam (Larry) King; step mother of Dick (Linda) Chesser and the late Kathy (Gary) Coffer; loving grandmother of Kelly, Brian, Erin, Kevin, Jaime, Kristie and Ryan; great grandmother...

Carmen J. Roberts

Carmen J. Roberts

Sep 12, 2017

Carmen J. Roberts; of Lake Orion. Carmen was born in Monessen, Pennsylvania on July 25, 1930; she passed away peacefully at home on September 12, 2017 at the age of 87. Carmen is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Bill; her children Kerry (Dave) Tieman and Carleen (Chuck) Penoza; and her five grandchildren Amber, Cassie, Ally, Maddy...

Jesus Michael Rubio-Alvarado

Jesus Michael Rubio-Alvarado

Sep 9, 2017

Jesus Michael Rubio-Alvarado; age 3 Months; of Pontiac; passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2017. Family will receive friends on Thursday, September 14, 2017 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Pontiac Chapel of Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home. Interment will take place in Mexico. To share a reflection with the family please visit www.sparksgriffin.com

Gordon T. Ryan

Gordon T. Ryan

Sep 4, 2017

Gordon Thomas Ryan; of Lake Orion; age 85; passed away September 4, 2017. Gordon is the beloved husband of Lorraine for 65 years; loving father of Tom (Paula) Ryan, Sharon Burns and Cindy (Greg) Mason; loving grandfather of Allison, Sarah, Mitchell, Brian, Kendra, Rebecca, Shaina, John and Mikayla; adoring great grandfather of Skyler and Kelsie; and dear...

Pamela Sue Oppeneer

Pamela Sue Oppeneer

Sep 2, 2017

Pamela Sue Oppeneer; age 63; of Pontiac; Passed away on September 2, 2017. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, September 9, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. at Grace & Peace Community Church, 451 Kennett Road Pontiac. Reverend Zelphia J. Mobley officiating. Donations may be made to the family.

Patricia Jane Mcelwee

Patricia Jane Mcelwee

Sep 2, 2017

Patricia Jane McElwee; of Pontiac; age 64; passed away on September 2, 2017. She is the loving mother of Debra Bumpous. Patricia is preceded in death by her son McKever McElwee. Visitation Services will be held Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at 11 am until the time of service at 1 pm, at Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home, Pontiac. Interment Perry Mount...

June E. Rupert

June E. Rupert

Aug 31, 2017

June E. Rupert; of Lake Orion; passed on to eternal life on August 31, 2017 at the age of 88. June is the loving mother of Bruce (Melodee) Rupert and Laurie Eaton; dear grandmother of Alexandra Eaton and Erin (Tyler) Do; adoring great grandmother of Arawyn and Isolde Do; and beloved sister in law of Sarah Hauxwell, Nancy Hall,...

Theresa M. Chinoski

Theresa M. Chinoski

Aug 29, 2017

Theresa Chinoski; of Roseville; passed away on August 29, 2017 at the age of 92 surrounded by her loved ones. Theresa is the dearest wife of the late Richard Chinoski; beloved mother of Diane (Dave) Marcoux, Edward (Joyce) Chinoski and Richard (Bonnie) Chinoski; loving grandmother of nine; and great grandmother of five. Memorial Mass will be held on Wednesday,...

James R. Bloodworth

James R. Bloodworth

Aug 29, 2017

James Bloodworth; of Oxford; passed away August 29, 2017 at the age of 44 surrounded by his loving family. James is survived by his beloved wife Jennifer; and their children, Emma and Blake. He also leaves behind his two brothers, Robert (Michelle) Bloodworth and Roy (Debbie) Bloodworth; three sisters, Lisa (Gary) Black, Meri (Mark) Fisher and Gloria (Bruce) Bickley;...

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