Drum Funeral Home - Conover

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Linda Grant Charles, born on November 15, 1950, passed away on November 4, 2025, at the age of 74. A resident of Catawba, North Carolina, Linda was a cherished member of her community and a beloved figure among her family and friends.
Linda retired from Raytheon Engineer and Constructors after an impressive 35-year career. Throughout her life, she was deeply involved in her community, serving as a Trusty for the Town of Catawba Historical Association and as a former member of the planning board for the town of Catawba.
She is survived by her devoted husband of 28 years, James Keith Charles, her stepsons, Jay Charles, Ben Charles, and Jason Charles, her brother, James William Grant Jr., and a number of extended family and friends who will miss her dearly.
A Receiving will be held at Catawba United Methodist Church in Catawba, NC, on November 15, 2025, from 12:00 pm to 12:45 pm. Following this, A Celebration of Life will take place at the same venue, beginning at 1:00 pm.
Linda will be laid to rest at Catawba United Methodist Church in Catawba. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Town of Catawba Historical Association or the Catawba County Humane Society.
The Charles family is under the care of Drum Funeral Home in Conover, NC.

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10/31/2025

Donald Ray Honaker, 68, was born on November 7, 1956, to the late Thomas Edward Honaker and Virginia Lee Dickerson Honaker. He passed away on October 29, 2025, at Carolina Caring.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Billy Honaker and Edward Honaker; sisters, Helen Reckard, Fannie Mitchem and Dolly Hurt.
Donald is survived by his wife of 53 years, Connie Cooper Honaker; sons, Donald Ray Honaker Jr., and Kevin Honaker; daughters, Krystal Tarlton and Zena Honaker; brother, Danny Honaker; sisters, Connie Williams, Kathy Mitchem and Barbara Corbett; grandchildren, Alexis Dellinger, Katelynn Greene, Faith Kiser, Devin Honaker, Zack Honaker, Summer Honaker, Evin Honaker, Levi Honaker, Heaven Honaker, Maci Honaker, Cindy Honager and Xavier Honaker; great grandchildren, Joelle Greene, Grayson Dellinger, Harper Dellinger, Charlie Dellinger and Rylan Kiser.
A private celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Condolences may be left at www.drumfh-conover.com
The Honaker Family is under the care of Drum Funeral Home

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