Brianna Nicole Page, 17, of Hickory tragically passed away the morning of Saturday, July 31, 2021. Born October 1st, 2003 she was the daughter of Jimmy Jay Page and Patricia Joan Page. Brianna will be remembered as a compassionate and kind individual who was always loyal and never hesitated to lend a helping hand. She never met a stranger and always brought a smile to everyone she was around. In addition to her parents those left to cherish and honor her memory are one sister Skylar Page of...

Billy Vaj, 54, of Hildebran died Saturday, July 31, 2021 at Carolinas Medical Center. Born  February 15th, 1967 he was the son of Vam Xaus Vaj and Bee .   His parents preceded him in death. The funeral service will be 12:00PM-4:00PM Tuesday, August 3rd, 2021 at Jenkins Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Aaron Causby Officiating. The family will receive friends from 11:00AM-12:00PM Tuesday, August 3rd, 2021 at Jenkins Funeral Home Celebration Center. Please sign the online...

Carolyn Sue Hipps 74 of Morganton died Friday, July 30, 2021, at her residence. Born, November 3rd, 1946 she was the daughter of the late John Henry Eller and Willa Jean Riddle Eller.  Carolyn was a McDowell Independent Presbyterian Church member in Morganton and worked at Drexel Heritage Furniture for over 30 years. She loved spending time with her children and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed fishing and her little dogs Beaufort and Pickles.   Those left to cherish her...

Johnnie David Buff, 93, of Newton passed away after a brief illness on Thursday, July 29, 2021, at Carolina Caring. Born August 23rd, 1927, he was the son of the late Willis Roosevelt Clark and Johnsie Bell Buff Clark. Johnnie’s life was spent in service to others. In his youth, he served his country in the U.S. Army. Later, he enjoyed singing and playing in a gospel band for churches and shut ins. He was known throughout the community for his caring heart and was happiest when he...

Gregory Scott Price, 59, of Hickory passed Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at Carolina Caring. Born August 23rd, 1961 he was the son of the late JD Junior Price and Jackie Nadine Price.   He is survived by a daughter Megan Price of Hickory; a sister Wendy Price of Hickory; a brother Jeff Price (Donna) of Newton; and two grandchildren Elijah Allred and Ayla Allred both of Hickory. There are no services planned at this time. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made for Carolina Caring...

Henry Julius Kreidel Jr., 91, of Vale passed away Monday, July 26, 2021 at Conover Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born January 1st, 1930, he was the son of the late Henry Julius Kreidel Sr. and Gladys Margaret Kreidel.   There are no funeral services planned at this time for Henry Kreidel. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Kreidel Jr. family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555.

Amy Mull Poore, 52, of Hickory passed away Friday, July 23, 2021 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born February 12th, 1969 she was the daughter of the late Homer Mull Jr. and Faye Lois Mull.  She is survived by her daughter Jessica Hua of Hildebran and her son Tim Mull of Boone; three sisters Tammy Renea Bagley of Morrow Georgia, Leeann Blakley of Mountain View, and Lisa Carver of Hickory; a brother Tommy Mull (Tonya) of Hickory; a grandson Connor Hua of Hildebran; her fiance Johnny...

William Douglas Clark, 83, of Hickory, passed away Friday, July 23, 2021 at Carolina Caring. Born July 8th, 1938 he was the son of the late Edgar Clark and Gladys Bowers Clark. William, "Doug", worked for Piedmont Natural Gas in Charlotte for over 30 years. He will be remembered as an avid hunter, fisherman and loving husband and father. During his retirement, he volunteered for Morganton Wildlife Resources and the USDA.  His wife, Carolyn; three daughters, Melinda Offer and...

Marlon Short, 66, of Newton, passed away on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at his home under Carolina Caring Hospice Care. Born March 24th, 1955 he was the son of Jenette Collins. If you knew Marlon, you knew how much he loved his family and close friends. He was a great man with a good heart, and will truly be missed.  In addition to his mother, Marlon is survived by his daughter, Snow; Fiancee Rena Henderson; sister, Elizabeth Fowler; three nieces and two nephews. Father, Gifford Collins;...

Billy Lawson Sims 65 of Hickory died Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at his residence. Born Thursday, March 8th, 1956 he was the son of Shirley Sue.   There are no funeral services planned for Billy Sims. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Sims family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555.