Thomas Jerry Miller 75 of Catawba died Wednesday, November 14th, 2018 at Abernethy Laurels. Born January 21st, 1943 he was the son of the late Catherine Louise Miller Harris. He served eight years in the Army from 1961-1969. He worked in construction for over 40 years at WSMP and later retired from Claremont Building Supply.  His wife of 54 years, Judy Miller of the home; two daughters, Annette McKinney and husband Chad of Hickory and Cissy Prevette and friend Billy Little of Catawba;...

Richard William Coleman, 56, of Granite Falls passed away Wednesday, November 14th, 2018 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born September 14th, 1962 he was the son of the late Richard Coleman and Patricia Courtney Coleman.  No service is planned at this time. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Coleman family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555.

Charles O'Neal Presley, 70, of Newton passed away Wednesday, November 14th, 2018 at Carolina Caring Hospice. Born April 13th, 1948 he was the son of the late Charles Presley and Gladys Smith Presley.  The funeral will be 3:00 pm on Sunday, November 18th, 2018 at Life Point Church of God in Hickory.  Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Presley family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555.

Johnnie Landy Gibson, 74, of Lawndale passed Wednesday, November 14th, 2018 at his residence. Born February 25th, 1944 he was the son of the late Andrew Gibson and Virgie Barnett Gibson.  No service is planned at this time.  Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Gibson family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555.

John Henry Myer, 79, of Hickory formerly of Highspire went to be with the Lord Sunday, November 11th, 2018 at his home. Born June 19th, 1939 he was the son of the late Amos Myer and Eleanor Wenger Myer.  In addition to his wife of 58 years Marian (Gayle) Myer; two sons John Myer and wife Susan of Hickory, Phil Myer and wife Lynne of Hickory; a sister Rachel Miller and husband Glenn of Altoona, PA; a brother Chuck Myer and wife Kay of Medford, OR; seven grandchildren Kristin, Lauren,...

Neva Joyce Poovey, 62, of Newton died Saturday, November 10th, 2018 at her home. Born March 12th, 1956 she was the daughter of the late Irdell Willis and Neva (Jenoice) Buff Willis.  In addition to her husband of 32 years Michael Poovey, two daughters Tracy Childress and husband Sandy of Lawndale, Candy Hamilton of Hickory; step son Steven Poovey and wife Stacy of Hickory; a sister Sandy Willis of Lawndale; a brother Michael Willis of Conover; five grandchildren Amy Bryant, Steven...

Patricia Henderson Britt of Newton passed away Saturday, November 10, 2018 at Carolina Caring in Sherrills Ford. Pat was a kind and humble woman whose greatest joy in life was her family. Those left to cherish her memory include her daughters, Sheila Joyce and husband Tim of Newton, Beverly Underwood and husband Randy of Conover, and Kim Britt of the home.  Pat is also survived by her grandchildren, Will Joyce, Alice Joyce, Erica Isenhour and husband Matt, and Christian...

John Whitman, Sr., beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend to many, went to be home with Jesus on Saturday, November 10, 2018. He was 82. Born January 1, 1936 and raised in Connecticut, he served in the Marine Corps was honorably discharged, then met and married the love of his life, Lorraine, in 1959. While in Connecticut, he was employed by the Winston School System and owned his own painting business.  He was an active member of the Torrington First Assembly of...

Zettie Lee Whitesides 80 of Lincolnton died Friday, November 9th, 2018 at Carolinas Medical Center Lincoln. Born September 13th, 1938 she was the daughter of the late Lee Mosteller and Lida Willson Mosteller.  Her husband, Marshall Whitesides, Three daughters, Jeanette Huffman and husband Darrell of Crouse, Renee Page and husband Norris of Ellenboro and Robin Newton and husband Rick of Lincolnton; a son, David Whitesides of Lincolnton; three sisters, Cleo Williams of Lincolnton, Sue...

                        Lewis Charles Carpenter passed away peacefully in his sleep of natural causes on November 9, 2018.  He was born April 7, 1944 in Gastonia, NC to Will and Hazel Carpenter. Lewis was a school teacher in Gaston County for over 30 years.  Most of that time was spent teaching history at Bessemer City High School where he also coached women’s softball and basketball, and was the official...