Jenkins Funeral Home

04/21/2026

Dewey Lee Jolley Sr.

Dewey Lee Jolley, 76, of Morganton died Friday, April 17, 2026 at his residence. Born October 28th, 1949 he was the son of Sam and Thelma Jolley. His son, Dewey Jolley Jr. (Lindy); his sister, Elizabeth Walsh; his niece, Laura Atkins ( James) and three grandchildren, Madison Jolley, Kaelynn Jolley and Presley Jolley survive him. His parents preceded him in death. No services are planned at this time. Please sign the online guestbook on the Memorial Wall at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The...

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04/20/2026

Barbara Townsend Wheeler

Barbara Townsend Wheeler, age 82, of Palmer Dr NE in Conover, passed away peacefully in her sleep and went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, April 18, 2026. Barbara had been a resident of TerraBella Senior Living in Newton for 17 months. She was born in Boone, NC on February 29, 1944, to the late Allen and Eva Townsend. Barbara was an amputee of 50+ years but remained agile well into life, so much so that many who...

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04/20/2026

James Lee "Bob" White

James Lee “Bob” White, 66, of Conover, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, April 19, 2026. Born on February 23, 1960, he was the son of the late Ralph and Anne White. In his later years, Bob found a special purpose in caring for animals, becoming a devoted rescuer of feral cats. He compassionately trapped, sheltered, and cared for many cats in need, creating a small shanty home where they could find safety and warmth. His dedication to...

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04/19/2026

Terry Pruitt

Terry Pruitt, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on April 13, 2026, at the age of 70. He will be remembered for his steady kindness, generous spirit, and the way he loved and cherished his family and friends. A man of faith and a servant to God, Terry lived with a deep sense of purpose and gratitude. He encouraged those around him, and treated people with warmth and respect. His life was a quiet testimony of...

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04/19/2026

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04/17/2026

Last night, we had the pleasure of attending Carolina Caring’s annual Flights & Bites fundraiser at Moretz Mills—and what a beautiful evening it was!
Jenkins Funeral Home was proud to be a sponsor of this meaningful event, supporting the incredible work Carolina Caring does for families in our community.

From the delicious food by Cranford Hospitality to the thoughtfully selected wines from Wente Family Vineyards, every detail made for a truly special experience.

Representing Jenkins Funeral Home were Carl Jenkins, Ben Jenkins, and Dawn Mull—honored to be part of such a special evening.

Events like this are a wonderful reminder of the impact Carolina Caring has, providing compassionate care and support to so many.

04/16/2026

Roger Norman Dewhurst

Roger Norman Dewhurst, age 90, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2026, in Huntersville, North Carolina. Roger was born on February 3, 1936, in Georgetown, Ontario, Canada, to Frank Dewhurst and Verna Barker Dewhurst. He spent his early years on his family’s farm in Georgetown before moving with them to another farm in Milton, Ontario, and later to a restaurant in downtown Milton, where the family continued building their life together. In the spring of 1954, Roger joined the Royal...

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04/16/2026

It’s time for the 2026 Best of Catawba Valley Nominations!

We would be honored to have your support by nominating Jenkins Funeral Home in the following category:
• Professional: Best Funeral Home

Click here to nominate:
https://hickoryrecord.com/exclusive/readerschoice/ballot-2026/

You will be asked to register with an email address, and nominations can be submitted one time during the Nomination Phase (April 8 – April 29, 2026).

The top 5 businesses in each category will move on to the final voting round in June!

Thank you for trusting us to serve your family and our community—it truly means the world to us.

04/14/2026

Back in December 2025, our Jenkins Funeral Home team had the honor of serving as bell ringers for the Salvation Army.

Today, we enjoyed attending the appreciation lunch for all of the volunteers—and were so excited to be recognized for placing second in funds raised during our shifts!

Our red kettle totaled $886.56, and that truly speaks to the generosity of our community.

We love being able to show up, give back, and be part of something bigger. Moments like this remind us why community involvement means so much to us.

04/14/2026

Jason Conley

Jason Anthony Conley, age 51, of Hickory, departed this life unexpectedly on April 6, 2026. Born on December 4, 1974, in Catawba County, he was the son of the late James Conley, Sr. and Annie Bell Frederick Conley. Jason was raised in a loving home and was a faithful member of Morning Star Baptist Church in Hickory. Jason was a hardworking man who took great pride in helping others. He loved to see people happy and was known for his...

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04/14/2026

Jenkins Funeral Home is proud to be a sponsor of Flights & Bites supporting the Carolina Caring Foundation.

This special event takes place this Thursday, and we are honored to stand alongside an organization that provides compassionate care and support to families in our community.
We look forward to a wonderful evening for an even greater cause.

Flights & Bites is coming up this Thursday!

Carolina Caring Foundation would like to take a moment to recognize some of our event sponsors this week! Today, we are recognizing our Friends Sponsors, Bass-Smith Funeral Home and Crematory, Becca Stephens Interiors, Captrust, Drum, Willis-Reynolds Funeral Home and Crematory, Ed Ellis, First Citizens Bank, Jenkins Funeral Home, Martin, Starnes & Associates, Pepsi of Hickory, TerraBella Newton, Truist, and Wanzl.

Thank you all so much for your support of Carolina Caring's compassionate care for our community!

04/13/2026

Peggy "Penny" Jean Williams

Peggy "Penny" Jean Williams, 69, of Hickory died Sunday, April 12, 2026 at The Greens at Hickory. Born March 13th, 1957 she was the daughter of the late Jerry Horne and Dorothy Kirby. Her long-term companion, Kerry "Gene" White; her son, James "Jamie" Williams; her aunt, Evelyen Adams; her two sisters, Amy and Donna; her step-daughter, Kristie Bivens; her five grandchildren and several great-grandchildren survive her. In addition to her parents, her daughter, Rebecca Jean Williams preceded her in death....

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