Obituaries

Stan Kowalski

Jul 1, 2017

Stan Kowalski; of Lake Orion; age 75; passed away Saturday, July 1, 2017.  Stan is survived by his awesome wife of 55 years Dottie (Zale); children, Chery (Tim) Ravellette and Chris (Howard) Rose, both of Traverse City; dearest grandfather of six, Nicole, Renee, Michelle, Josh, “Buddy” and Jennifer; and loving great grandfather of two, Isabelle and Opal.  He is...

Estella G. Garcia

Jun 28, 2017

Estella G. Garcia was born on March 26, 1950 and passed away suddenly June 29, 2017. Estella is survived by her loving children, Lisa Pena and Henry (Maya) Pena, Jr.; and brother Roberto (Joyce) Garcia. Estella was preceded in death by her longtime love Henry Pena, Sr.; parents Fernando and Victoria Garcia; and brothers Raul, Ismael, R. Rolando Pena,...

Rebecca Moyet

Jun 21, 2017

IN LOVING MEMORY REBECCA GONZALEZ (MOYET);BORN EDINBURG, TEXAS-  MAY 14, 1964;PASSED AWAY  - JUNE 21,2017 PRECEEDED IN DEATH BY PARENTS RAMON AND RAMONA GONZALEZ AND BABY BROTHER MARIO.LEAVES TO CHERISH HER CHILDREN CRUSITO (ANGELA), ADAM (ASHLEY) AND ANDREA (ROY LOVE) MOYET, GRANDCHILDREN PEYTON, JIOVANNI, AND MATEO,SHE ALSO LEAVES HER SIBLINGS: EMILIO (LISA) GONZALEZ, MARIA (MICHAEL CASTRO), MARGIE (CARMELO MOYET),...

James David Lee

Jun 21, 2017

James David Lee; age 92; of Pontiac; passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2017. Grandfather of Rev. Andy Carr. Funeral Service will be held on Friday, June 30, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at the Pontiac Chapel of Sparks - Griffin Funeral Home. Family hour will be 10:30 a.m. until time of service. Interment Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly, Michigan....

Scott Bostwick

Jun 14, 2017

Devon Scott Bostwick; of Burton; formerly of Lake Orion; age 56; passed away June 14, 2017. Scott is the beloved husband of Sandra for 30 years; loving father of Donald (Katie) Bostwick; stepfather of Brandon McFarland and ShiAnne Beatty; and grandfather of Evan Beatty and Ember Bostwick.  He is also the dear son of Donald O. Bostwick and Dorothy...

James Glenn Macfadyen Sr.

Jun 13, 2017

James “Jim” Glenn MacFadyen Sr.; age 74; of Pontiac; Passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2017. Beloved husband of Mary; loving father of Jim MacFadyen Jr. and step-father of Laura, Kenny, Claude, Steven, and Dale. Jim is also survived by his sister Susan; and brothers Mark and Gilbert. A private service will be held at a later date. Arrangements...

Frankie Wayne Kimble Iii

Jun 13, 2017

Frankie Wayne Kimble III; of Pontiac; age 58; passed away unexpectedly June 13, 2017 at his home. Frankie is preceded in death by his father, Frankie Wayne Kimble. He is the loving son to Sadie Lou Woodruff of NC; brother of Diane Kimble Turner and Laurie. He has one son Frankie Monroe; 3 stepsons Joey Berres, Johnny Thoel, and...

Martha Beulah Hayward

Jun 12, 2017

Martha “ Marti” B. Hayward; age 66; of Auburn Hills; Passed away on June 12, 2017. Beloved wife of Gary Hayward; loving mother of Michael (Lisa) Armes and Debra (Chad) Minton. Survived by six grandchildren, Bradley, Laurel, Kyra, Elena, Jack and Andrew ,two sisters and one brother. Marti was a Corp. controller for Daley ad Stern Law Firm. A...

William C. Smith

Jun 9, 2017

William C. Smith; of Lake Orion; age 81; passed away on June 9, 2017. Bill is survived by his dear wife of 17 years, Ana Smith. He is the beloved father of John (Maria) Smith, Theresa (Louis) Soetebeer and Patrick (Connie) Smith; grandfather of 5 and great grandfather of 5. He was preceded in death by his first wife,...

James "Dave" Roberts

Jun 9, 2017

James “Dave” Roberts; of Lake Orion; age 69; passed away June 9, 2017.  Dave is the beloved husband of 47 years to Beverly; loving father of Trevor (Kelly) Roberts and Jamey (Jaime) Robinson; and loving grandfather of Destiny, Peighton, Garrett and Harley.  He is also survived by his mother Dorothy Currier; siblings, Joyce (Roy) Harrison and Donald (Kathy) Roberts;...

Dianna V. Oliver

Jun 3, 2017

Dianna Oliver; of Lake Orion; June 3, 2017; age 71. Dianna is the beloved wife of James. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at 6pm at Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home, Lake Orion. The family will receive friends for visitation on Tuesday from 3-8pm at the Funeral Home. Interment at The Preserve at All...

Ann Woodside

Jun 3, 2017

Ann Woodside; passed away on June 3, 2017. Ann is the beloved mother of William and Gail. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, June 17, 2017 at 11am at Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home, Lake Orion.

Edward L. Holbert

May 31, 2017

Edward L. Holbert; lovingly known as “Poppy” and “Jake”; age 84; of Lake Orion. Ed was born on April 8, 1933 in West Virginia and went to be with his beloved wife of 55 plus years, Sharon (2008), on May 31, 2017. He is the loving father of Patricia Feltz (Duane Holmes), Rhonda Warfield and Jackie (Bob) Lawson; loving...

William G. Honaker

May 30, 2017

William Honaker; age 87; died May 30, 2017 at his home in Oxford, Michigan.

Mr. Honaker was born October 7, 1929 in WV to William and Neva Honaker. He is preceded in death by his wife Rita, who were happily married for 52 years. He is survived by three children, Rod (Kathy), Debora and Will. He has...

Matthew David Smith

May 29, 2017

Matthew David Smith; of Lake Orion; age 51; passed away on May 29, 2017. Matt is the beloved son of William (Ana) Smith and the late Irene Smith; dear brother of John (Maria) Smith, Theresa (Louis) Soetebeer and Patrick (Connie) Smith; and uncle of Summer Smith, Jared Smith, Nathan Loomis, James (Tamara) Loomis and Mary (Joe) Gibbons. Funeral Services...

Nora B. Thompson

May 29, 2017

Nora B. Thompson Webb “Snook” "Big Red”; Sunrise April 9, 1929 – Sunset May 29, 2017. Nora leaves to cherish her memory; her son Antoine (Tashika) Alexander; grandchildren Draontae White, Darrien Antione Alexander-Madden, Marquise Alexander; great grandchildren, Fayth Pryor, Lamar Pryor and Draontae White Jr.; siblings, Bobbie Ann Parker, Charlene Gregory, Charles (Catsy) Webb and Mildred Craft; Nora also...

Isabelle Pomponi

May 29, 2017

Isabelle Pomponi; age 73; died peacefully on May 29, 2017 at home in Lake Orion. Isabelle was born September 29, 1942 in Manhattan, New York, and in 1962 she married the love of her life Robert Pomponi.  For years she managed and worked at Pomponi’s Hair Shop in Rochester.  Isabelle will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 54...

Jeffery Barnes

May 28, 2017

Jeffery Barnes; age 58; of Pontiac;  passed away May 28, 2017. Beloved son of Rosa Barnes; brother to Costelle Barnes, Deloris Barnes, Daisey Grandberry, Willie Powell Jr., Cedric Barnes. Grandfather of four grandchildren and special friend of Danny Williamson. Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, June 3, 2017 at 11a.m. at the Victory Apostolic Church of Pontiac. Pastor...

Nancy Ann Demers

May 27, 2017

Nancy Demers (nee: Wray); of Lake Orion; May 27, 2017; age 74. Nancy is the beloved wife of Frank, dear mother of Amy (Todd), Margaret, Ann (Brian), and Frank III (Amy); and loving grandmother of Kelsey, Katie, Noah, Grace and Jacob. She is also the sister of Erin (John), Mary Beth (Dennis), Cassie (Roger), and the late Fred (Krista)....

Charles Franklin Leonard

May 26, 2017

Rev. Charles Franklin Leonard; age 90; went home to be with the Lord on May 26, 2017. Charles was preceded in death by parents Willie Franklin Leonard and Claude M. Leonard; brothers Plesby and David Leonard; and sister Vallie Goggans. He leaves to cherish his memory loving wife of 60 plus years Becky Leonard; sons Charles Edward Leonard and...