Drum Funeral Home-Hickory

02/20/2026

What is the difference between a cemetery and a graveyard?
While both are places where people are buried, a graveyard is affiliated with a church and a cemetery is not. Graveyards are often smaller, located on church grounds and may be limited to people of that faith or members of the church. Cemeteries are often larger and open to anyone who wishes to be buried there.

02/18/2026

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02/16/2026

02/13/2026

Tomorrow is World Donor Day!
More than 100,000 people are waiting for a life-saving organ or tissue transplant. Show your support by registering as a donor in honor of National Donor Day! https://registerme.org/campaign/dignity

02/03/2026

Brenda Curtis Burns Martin, 81, of Conover, passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born May 20, 1944, in Catawba County, she was the daughter of the late James Curtis Burns and Margaret Tharpe Burns. She was previously employed at Walmart Neighborhood Market and was loved by all her customers. She loved taking annual vacations to the beach and Pigeon Forge with her daughter.
Brenda is survived by her daughter Trish Drum and husband Terry; son, Howard Martin and wife Brandi; sister, Barbara Martin; grandchild, Haden Hight; and great grandchild, Ivy Fay Hight also called by Brenda as “Precious” and when she was around her it made Brenda just lite up with joy.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, in the Chapel of Drum Funeral Home in Hickory with Rev. Bill Millinor officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens in Hickory.
Condolences may be sent to the Martin family at www.drumfh-hickory.com
Drum Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Martin family.

01/20/2026

Many of us will become a caregiver at some point in our lives. The stress and strain of caregiving can take a toll on your health. It’s important to find ways to care for yourself while caring for others. Depending on your circumstances, some self-care strategies may be more difficult to carry out than others. Choose what works for you. Read more: https://bit.ly/3HtWCYC

01/09/2026

What is the Shroud of Turin?

The Shroud of Turin is an ancient linen cloth that holds a mysterious image of a scourged and crucified man. It's widely regarded as the most scientifically studied artifact in history, yet no one can explain how the mysterious image was formed. The wounds of the Man of the Shroud reflect the Biblical narrative of the suffering and death of Jesus Christ.

01/07/2026

John Henderson Wilson Petty, 74, passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at his residence. Born March 5, 1951, in Jefferson County, KY, he was the son of the late Newel Heath Petty and Shirley Louise Wilson Petty.
John served in church ministry in North Carolina, Indiana, Virginia, Ohio, and Alabama as well as chaplaincy programs in North Carolina and Virginia; and received his PhD in Pastoral Counseling in 2002.
John is survived by his wife of 52 years, Kimberly Anne Petty; sons, Jared Heath Petty (Angela) and Andrew Scott Petty; sisters Jackie Stalker, Jill Chandler (Bill), Terry Stewart (David), brother-in-law Brian Tharp wife (Christina), nieces and nephews, and Daisy, his beloved Shih Tzu.
He loved his Lord, his family, the companionship of his special pets, his church family, dear friends near and far, holidays, reading, guitar playing, anything to do with the Peanuts gang, and University of Alabama football (Roll Tide!). A special thank you to Pastor Mike Campbell, and those who prayed for, assisted, and supported him and his family during his time of illness.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, January 10, at 2 pm at the Royal Chapel Church of God, followed by a receiving of family and friends in the church’s Family Life Center.
In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital: https://www.stjude.org/
Condolences may be sent to the Petty family at: www.drumfh-hickory.com
Drum Funeral Home in Hickory is honored to be serving the Petty family.