Drum Funeral Home-Hickory

11/07/2025

Dorothy “Dottie” Louise Huffman passed away November 3, 2025 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston Salem after a short illness.

Born April 18, 1938 in Catawba County to the late Harley Loyd Lowman and Florence Susan Heavner. Dorothy was married to the late David Oren Huffman. She had two sisters; Kathleen Hefner, and Clara Mae Bolick, three brothers; Melvin Lowman, Jerald Baxter Lowman, and JD Lowman who preceded her in death. She leaves a number of nieces and nephews who loved her dearly. Hildebran United Methodist Church was where Dottie chose to worship.

She enjoyed trips to the beach and the mountains. David, her husband, and Dorothy loved gem mining searches in the mountains of North Carolina and invited family and friends to tag along. She loved to travel and had an adventurous side. Dorothy was the kindest and most giving person, she always wanted to make everyone happy and was loved by many.

Dorothy retired from Belk Department Store in 2017 and won awards for her service of 56 years. She liked to work and continued part time at Shoe Show in Hickory, NC.

A Graveside Service will be conducted at Tuesday, November 11th at 1:00 pm at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens in Hickory, NC.

Drum Funeral Home in Hickory is serving the family of Dorothy “Dottie” Huffman.

Condolences may be sent to the Huffman family at www.drumfh-hickory.com

11/05/2025

Lue Vang, age 52 passed away on Monday, October 6, 2025. Lue was born in Laos.
Services for Lue Vang will Saturday, November 8, 2025 at Drum Funeral Home in Hickory starting at 8 am and will conclude with a Graveside service at Catawba Memorial Park in Hickory at 3 pm.

11/05/2025

Chai Chia Vue, age 96, of Morganton, North Carolina passed away on Friday, October 17, 2025. Chai was born in Laos.

Services for Chai Vue will start 7:30 am on Saturday November 15, 2025 at Drum Funeral Home and will conclude with a Graveside service for Chai at 12:00 pm, Sunday, November 16, 2025 at Burke Memorial Park, Morganton, NC 28655.

11/05/2025

Chue Yang, age 70, of Hickory, North Carolina passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2025.
Services for Chue Yang will begin Friday, November 21,2025 at 8:00 am at Drum Funeral Home in Hickory and complete on Sunday November 23, 2025 with a 1:00 pm Graveside Service at Burke Memorial Park in Morganton, NC.

11/05/2025

Gathor “Bud” Carl Coffey, 78, entered into Heaven on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at his residence. Born April 4, 1947 in Kings Creek, Caldwell County, NC, he was the son of the late Robert Ivey Coffey and Mabel Margaret Lackey Coffey. Bud enlisted in the Army and served in Vietnam. He was a truck driver, and beekeeper but was most passionate about being Santa. He was a faithful member of Kings Way Baptist Church.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Erica D. Coffey; brother, Robbie Coffey; and sister, Donna Church.

Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Barbara Coffey; son, Charles Blachnik (Krickett); daughers, Sarah Sutherland (Jason), Heather Weeks (James), Chev Ell Hamby (David); brothers, Bruce Coffey (Debra), Bill Coffey (Doris), Julius Coffey, and Tim Coffey (Robin); sisters, Pam Pennington and Judi Anderson(Danny); nine grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren.

A memorial service with military honors will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at Kings Way Baptist Church with Pastor Andy Stephens officiating.

The family will receive friends from 5:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Friday, November 7, 2025 at the church. They will also receive friends one hour prior to the service.

Condolences may be sent to the Coffey family at www.drumfh-hickory.com.

Drum Funeral Home in Hickory was honored to serve the Coffey family.

11/05/2025

Hal Lafayette Sigmon entered into the arms of God on Wednesday, September 17th, at the age of 97, surrounded by his family in Mechanicsburg, PA. He was predeceased by his wife Fannie Belle, his brother Sid, and his sister Mape.

Born in Catawba County, North Carolina to Zella Bland Carpenter and Doerman Sidney Sigmon, Hal will always be remembered for his willingness to help others and his love of Jesus Christ and his teachings. He was an active, life-long member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Claremont, NC, and his faith shaped his moral beliefs to always care for others.

He is survived by his two children, Bruce (Pam) Sigmon and Jonathan (Gayle) Sigmon; his grandchildren, Amanda (Brett) Sain, Rebecca (Usbaldo Sr) Huitron, Sydney (Andrew) Moss, Samuel Sigmon, Alicia Sigmon, and Lauren (Cory) Bissland; and his great-grandchildren Usbaldo (Amber) Huitron, Dylan Huitron, Savanah Huitron, Jasmine Huitron, Leela Sain, Ping Jun Sain, Rory Sain, and Tea Sain.

Hal had many talents including upholstering furniture and fixing anything that was broken. He always enjoyed helping friends and neighbors to fix anything and everything and loved to volunteer at Church. His time and fellowship with the people of Saint Mark’s Lutheran Church were always one of the highlights of his time. He was a light in the world and will be dearly missed by anyone who has encountered his warm and helpful spirit. His smile and presence brightened the room. Although he is gone, his legacy continues in the love and compassion passed on to others.

The family will hold a memorial service on Sunday, November 9th at 1:00 at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Claremont, NC. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Hal’s life. Hal was an avid supporter of the Red Cross, donating nearly 30 gallons of blood throughout his lifetime. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be sent to the Red Cross (https://www.redcross.org/donate/memorial-donations.html/) in his honor.

May he rest in peace, and may his memory forever live in our hearts and minds.

Condolences may be sent to the Sigmon family at www.drumfh-hickory.com.
Drum Funeral Home in Hickory is honored to be serving the Sigmon family.

11/05/2025

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