Ernest McKellen Harman 83 of Vale died Sunday, July 15th, 2018 at Hospice & Palliative Care Charlotte Region. Born February 19th, 1935 he was the son of the late Adie Harman and Gladis Hicks Harman.   Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Harman family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555.

Karen Marie Bowen  of Morganton died Saturday, July 14th, 2018 at Carolinas Medical Center. Born December 17th, 1956 she was the daughter of the late Bob Yelton and Barbara Yelton. No services are planned at this time. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Bowen family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555.

Larry James Willis Jr. 55, of Hickory died Tuesday, July 10th, 2018 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born September 4th, 1962 he was the son of Patrica Snyder the late Larry James Willis Sr..  The funeral will be 4:30pm Monday, July 16th, 2018 at Jenkins Funeral Home Chapel.  The family will receive friends from 3:00 pm-4:30 pm Monday, July 16th, 2018 at Jenkins Funeral Home. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Willis family has entrusted...

Marjorie (Marcie) Elizabeth Conner 65 of Hickory passed away Monday, July 9th, 2018 at her home. Born May 31st, 1953 she was the daughter of the late Bobby Whisnant and Constance Boyd Whisnant. Marcie was a loving wife, mother, and sister. She was everything and then some.  Her husband of 6 years Anthony Wayne Conner of the home; a daughter Cheri Lineberger and husband Matthew of Conover; a son Kenneth Anderson and wife Dana of Newton; a step daughter Natalie Conner of Maiden; two...

James Martin Cosgrove, 52, of Alexis passed away Monday, July 9th, 2018 at his home. Born May 28th, 1966 he was the son James Cosgrove and Phyllis Cosgrove. He is survived by his father, James Cosgrove and step-mother Jerry of Princeton, WV;  his mother Phyllis Cosgrove of King, NC; a sister, Patricia Gupton of King, NC; and brother, Joe Cosgrove of Mt. Airy, NC. James had three step-children that he loved like his own and would do anything for, Christa Shell, Tyler Shell, and Josh...

Rudolf Schroeter 81 of Hickory died Thursday, July 5th, 2018 at Catawba Regional Hospice. He was born April 13th, 1937 German occupied Prussia. He immigrated to the United States in 1962. Shortly after he met his first wife, Ilona Schumacher and had their only son, Curt. He was a baker by trade and later was trained to be a dental technician.   His wife of 20 years, Boonchoo Black of the home; a son, Curt Schroeter and wife Bethel Canterbury of Hickory; a step-daughter, Angele...

Judy Ann Jackson 70 of Maiden passed away Wednesday, July 4th, 2018 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born February 12th, 1948 she was the daughter of the late Walter Harbin and Minnie Shariett Harbin.   She was proceeded in death by her father and mother Walter Harbin and Minnie Harbin. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Jackson family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555.

Aaron Calvin Bachelder 30 of Connelly Springs died Tuesday, July 3rd, 2018 at . Born February 3rd, 1988 he was the son of the Aaron Bachelder and Colleen Andrews Collins.   Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Bachelder family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555.

Hazel Inez Settlemyre Burgess 88 of Newton passed away Monday, July 2nd, 2018 at Catawba Valley Living at Rock Barn. Born November 17th, 1929 she was the daughter of the late Martin Luther Settlemyre and Violet "Rene" Sigmon Settlemyre. She was a lifelong member of Old St. Paul's Lutheran Church where in past years she was the president of the Lutheran Women. She was a member of the Newton Twirlers Square Dance Club and Compassionate Friends Organization.   Two...

Norma Irene De Fini, 95, of Newton died Wednesday, June 27th, 2018 at Abernethy Laurels. Born February 18th, 1923 she was the daughter of the late Phillip Nelson and Christina Peterson Nelson.  Her Nephew Henry (Butch) Williams and wife Linda of Newton survive her.   In addition to her parents, her husband of 48 years Nicholas S. De Fini; her sister Ruth Williams; a brother Lewis Nelson; and a niece Kay Cunningham preceded her in death A private service will be held by the...