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David M. Harper

David M. Harper

Apr 29, 2017

David Michael Harper was born on April 30, 1952 and left us on April 29, 2017.  He passed away at his Oxford, Michigan, home of complications of diabetes.

David grew up in Auburn Hills, Michigan and attended Avondale High School. After some college, he was employed at Avondale school district for 35 years as...

Lois J. Duquette

Lois J. Duquette

Apr 24, 2017

Lois J. Duquette; age 88; passed away April 24, 2017.  Lois is the beloved wife of the late Bert; loving mother of Jill Margolis, Sue (Robert) French, Jeff (Janet) Duquette and Sandy (Jeff) Houle; loving grandmother of John, Tara, Jackie, Jennifer, Nick, Julie and Nick; and dear great grandmother of Collins, Harper and Olivia.  Funeral services will be held...

Roberta E. Jeffrey

Roberta E. Jeffrey

Apr 20, 2017

ROBERTA EILEEN JEFFREY;

age 81; of Grand Blanc; formerly of Lake Orion; died April 20, 2017.  Roberta was preceded in death by James Alexander Jeffrey Sr., loving husband for 45 years.  She is the dear mother of Amy (Kirk) Miller, James Jeffrey Jr., and Vicki (Joel) Baker; and beloved grandmother of Paige, Courtnie, Kelsey, Noah,...

Daniel Munoz

Daniel Munoz

Apr 15, 2017

Daniel Munoz, age 23 passed away in a horrifying accident that can only be described as a nightmare. He gave his girlfriend a kiss, and told her he would be working on a project in the garage while she was studying. His brothers, nephews, and sister-in-law’s, thankfully were not in the house. About twenty minutes after Daniel went into...

Dionicio "Nicho" Villa

Dionicio "Nicho" Villa

Apr 12, 2017

Dionicio “Nicho” Villa; of Pontiac; age 62; passed away April 12, 2017. Nicho is survived by his mother, Consepcion Villa; and his children, Meggan Villa and Dionicio Villa Jr.  He is also survived by his grandchildren; sister Rita; brothers Tom, Joe and Luis; and many nieces, nephews and friends. Nicho retired from General Motors after many years of service...

Teresa A. Oskanian

Teresa A. Oskanian

Apr 9, 2017

Teresa Ann Oskanian; passed away Sunday, April 9, 2017. Teresa is survived by her father Kenny; mother Barbara Kalina; brothers, Mark and Eric; and nieces, Autumn and Rheanna Oskanian.  Private family services have been held. www.sparksgriffin.com .

Bettie J. Autry

Bettie J. Autry

Apr 6, 2017

Bettie J. Autry; of Roscommon; formerly of Pontiac; died on April 6, 2017. Bettie is the beloved wife of the late Truman; dear mother of Barbara Speer of Saint Helen and the late James; loving grandmother of Megan (David) Crist of Roscommon and Jenny (Todd) Pado of South Lyon; and dear great-grandmother of Ava...

Phyllis Garza

Phyllis Garza

Apr 4, 2017

Phyllis Garza; of Westland; age 88; passed away April 4, 2017. Phyllis is the beloved wife of Aaron for 49 years; loving mother of Dean (Julie) Garza, Irene (Kyle) Hachey and the late Dan Garza; loving grandmother of Nick, Gabby and Colin; and dear sister of Marlene Yuiska.  Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Sparks-Griffin...

Mary Whiting

Mary Whiting

Apr 3, 2017

Mary Whiting; age 90; of Pontiac; passed away on Monday, April 3, 2017. Funeral Service will held on Monday, April 10, 2017 at 11 a.m. at Macedonia Baptist Church ( 512 Pearsall Ave) Pontiac. Family will receive friends on Sunday from 2 - 6 p.m. at Sparks - Griffin Funeral Home, Pontiac. Interment Perry Mount Park Cemetery. To share...

Khi'Laya Marie La'Shay Keeton

Khi'Laya Marie La'Shay Keeton

Apr 2, 2017

Khi'Laya Marie La'Shay Keeton; of Pontiac; passed away on April 2, 2017 at 2 1/2 months old. Beloved daughter of Shikenya Williams-Keeton. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at 1pm at Woodside Baptist Church. Family hour at 12pm until the time of service.

Tessa Lynn Wedge

Tessa Lynn Wedge

Apr 2, 2017

Tessa Lynn Wedge; of Pontiac; passed away on April 2, 2017 at the age of 35. Tessa is the beloved daughter of John E. Wedge and Sherry L. Shane; dear sister of Cory R. Wedge and the late Lea M. Wedge; loving aunt of Karma Jean and Joshua L. Shane; beloved granddaughter of Nancy and Harvey Hill of Lake...

Katrina Lorraine Howells

Katrina Lorraine Howells

Apr 1, 2017

Katrina Lorraine Howells; age 54; of Pontiac; passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2017. Beloved wife of Charles Howells Jr.Loving mother of Cynthia Spivey, Patrick Howells, Amber LoDico, grandmother of Austin Spivey, Emily Spivey and Hades LoDico. Sister of Lisa Norman, Ken Norman, Marcia Barnes and Allyson Norman. Arrangements entrusted to the Pontiac Chapel of Sparks - Grifftin Funeral...

Roy L. Long

Roy L. Long

Mar 30, 2017

Roy L. Long; of Oxford; age 63; passed away March 30, 2017. Roy is the beloved husband of Venus; loving father of the late Roy Long II, Dawn (Tim) Fryman and Marcy (Jay) Pace; loving grandfather of Amy, Jimmy, Kristina, Brent, Hailie, Cameron, Jason, Marissa and Jordan; and great grandfather of JT.  He is also...

Geraldine Ellen Kalso

Geraldine Ellen Kalso

Mar 28, 2017

Geraldine (Geri) Kalso; age 78; of Pontiac: Passed away on March 28, 2017. Loving wife, mother and grandmother. You will truly be missed. We love you Big Grandma . A private service has been held.  Reflections may be shared by visiting www.sparksgriffin.com

Donald L. Fenton

Donald L. Fenton

Mar 28, 2017

Donald L. Fenton; of Lake Orion; age 89; passed away March 28, 2017. Donald is the beloved husband of the late Barbara; loving father of Frank (Belinda) Fenton, Donny (Josefina) Fenton and Teri Ann (Scott) Krantz; loving grandfather of Brendan Fenton (fiancé Shannon), Nathan Fenton, Sarah (Chris) Bielinski, Heidi Warrington, Donald Nicholas (Juliana) Fenton,...

Donald Lee Scriver Sr.

Donald Lee Scriver Sr.

Mar 27, 2017

Donald Lee Scriver Sr.; of Lapeer; passed away March 27, 2017 at the age of 84. Don is the beloved husband of Joan for 64 years; loving father of Donald L. Scriver Jr., Suzanne (Claude) Oudin, Kathleen (Rex) Baxter, Joni (Rob) Brooks and the late Lori Van Meter; and loving grandfather and great grandfather...

Freddie Odums

Freddie Odums

Mar 27, 2017

Freddie Odums, better known as Jimmy to family and close friends and affectionately known as "Big Daddy" by some was born July 20, 1943 in Savannah, Georgia to Bruce Odums and Retha Mae (Odums, Tolbert, Jones). He and his mother later moved to Detroit where he attended school and completed...

Mary Ann Ferry

Mary Ann Ferry

Mar 26, 2017

Mary Ann Ferry; of Lake Orion; age 55; passed away March 26, 2017. Mary Ann is the beloved wife of Hank Ferry; dear sister of Mark (Sue) Beaver; and aunt of Bryan (Allison) Beaver.  Mary Ann graduated from Lake Orion High School and worked for the Lake Orion Nursing Home for 12 years.  Funeral...

Joann Gayheart

Joann Gayheart

Mar 26, 2017

Joann Gayheart; of Orion; passed away March 26, 2017 at the age of 81. Joann is the beloved wife of the late Carl E. Gayheart; and loving mother of Pam (Bill) McNabb, Carla Gayheart, Timothy (Brenda) Gayheart, and the late Alan, Roger, Leland and Dean Gayheart.  She is also the loving Gram of Jennifer...

Gustavo Leon Angel

Gustavo Leon Angel

Mar 24, 2017

Gustavo Leon Angel; age 19; of Clarkston; passed away on March 24, 2017. Beloved son of Oscar Angel and Guadalope Gonzales. Loving brother of Gabriela Angel, Leandro Angel, Ivan Gael Angel. Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at 3p.m. at Sparks - Griffin Funeral Home, Pontiac. Family will receive friends on Tuesday, March 28, 2017...

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