Walter Hugh Huffman Sr., 80, of Sherrills Ford formerly of Hickory, died Thursday, July 9, 2020 at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. Born May 24th, 1940 he was the son of Ernest W Huffman and Allie Lail Huffman.  Walter served in the United States Army and was responsible for the training of incoming soldiers. He also obtained an expert infantry badge and was a sharpshooter marksman for rifle and pistol. He worked at Regal Manufacturing in Hickory for 30 years.  In addition to...

Michael Robert Leonard, 60, of Hickory passed away Thursday, July 9, 2020 at Brian Center East. Born April 29th, 1960 he was the son of the late Richard Robert Leonard and Elise Lucett Leonard.   Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Leonard family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555.

Janet Marie Childs Learmouth, 78, of Hickory, passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2020, after a period of declining health. Janet passed away peacefully at her home with family and friends at her side. Janet was born on August 30, 1941 in Syracuse, New York. She and her husband, William (Bill) Lawrence Learmouth, moved to the Hickory area in 1992 after his retirement, although both continued working and volunteering for several area organizations during their time in Hickory. Janet was a highly...

Jamie Lee Eakes 32 of Lincolnton died Sunday, July 5, 2020 at CMC Charlotte. Born September 29th, 1987 he was the son of Dennis Lee Eakes and Mary Eakes.   Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Eakes family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555.

Lois Ann Sigmon, 75, of Claremont died Saturday, July 4, 2020 at Carolina Caring. Born November 29th, 1944 she was the daughter of Samuel Lee Chapman and Sarah Matilda Chapman.   The family is holding a private service.   Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Sigmon family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555.

Lesley Lach'e Hewitt 24 of Hickory passed away Friday, July 3, 2020. Born July 15th, 1995 she was the daughter of Russell Hewitt III and Kimberly Shante' Hewitt.   A son Jae'kho Quamaine Lee Hewitt of Hickory; sisters Zakyia Propst of Hickory, Alexis Harris of Hickory, Tiffany Hammond of Hickory; Brothers Johnathon Harris of Hickory; Vontavis Harris of Hickory and Desmond Hewitt of Hickory; paternal grandmother Dorothy Jean Hewitt of Hickory; and best friend DeeDee...

In loving memory. We will miss our beloved CJ, Carlos Bernard Peterson Jr., 20 years of age. Born January 21st 2000 and passed July 1st, 2020, who took all our hearts as he went on to be with our heavenly father. He loved and protected all of his family and friends and will never be forgotten. Long Live CJ Peterson until we all meet again. He is survived by his father, Carlos Peterson Sr., mother Kelli Peterson and Dusty Helms, and girlfriend Kayla Hullet. His...

Dorothy (Dotty) Anna Shuford 68 of Newton passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at her home. Born, October 11th, 1951 she was the daughter of  the late Adrian Lafayette Shuford Jr. and Dorothy Ciley Shuford.   A graveside service will be 11:00 am Monday, July 6th, 2020 at Conover Cemetery with Rev. Peggy Stout officiating.  Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Shuford family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation...

Patsy Lane Warren, 68, of Hickory passed away Sunday, June 28, 2020 at Brian Center East. Born April 9th, 1952 she was the daughter of the late Oskey "Bill" Lane and May Belle Lail Lane.   She is survived by her husband of 39 years, Gary Warren of the home; three sons Jason Warren (Mercedes) of Hickory; Jeffery Warren of Hickory; and Bradley Warren of Hickory; one sister Cathy Wyatt of Gastonia; two brothers John Lane (Myrtle) of Hickory, Charles Roy Lane (Judy) of...

Larry Ray Robinson 79 of Granite Falls died Sunday, June 28, 2020 at his home. Born September 21st, 1940 he was the son of Clifford Robinson and Marie Smith Robinson.   Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Robinson family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555.