Drum Funeral Home-Hickory

12/22/2025

The loss of a loved one hurts more on holidays, birthdays, anniversaries or other special days, when the grief you feel gains additional clarity and depth. These feelings are normal and to be expected. The absence of your loved one will alter or completely change the traditions you shared, which in turn will awaken many memories.

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12/16/2025

Laveta Harvard LaMontagne, 84, passed away early in the morning on December 10 at Conover Nursing Home, surrounded by love and held in God’s peace.
Born on March 19, 1941, in Lakeland, Florida, Laveta lived a full and beautiful life grounded in faith, compassion, and unwavering strength. Throughout her lifetime she embraced many callings—teacher, nurse, and florist—each one a reflection of her desire to help, nurture, and bring beauty into the world.
Laveta’s devotion to her faith was the cornerstone of her life. She loved Jesus above all else, and her greatest joy was sharing that love with others. She offered prayers freely, comforted anyone in need, and carried a gentle, radiant kindness wherever she went. Her second great love was her family, whom she cherished deeply and guided with wisdom, humor, and an open heart.
She possessed a wonderful sense of humor and a warmth that could light up any room. Creative, funny, loving, and endlessly resourceful, Laveta was the person everyone turned to—an extraordinary problem solver and a woman of remarkable inner strength.
Laveta is survived by her devoted husband, Gerald Bryan LaMontagne, 82; her son Robert Gerald LaMontagne; her daughters Lisa LaMontagne Gardner, Laurie LaMontagne White, and Michelle LaMontagne Hawkins; and five loving grandchildren. Her love endures in each of them, and in all who were blessed to know her.
Laveta was, in every way, a truly wonderful woman. Her faith, her joy, and her kindness will live on in our hearts forever, guiding us toward the Lord and reminding us always to do the right thing.
A service celebrating Laveta’s life will be held on December 29, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Drum Funeral Home in Hickory, NC.

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

12/16/2025

Doris Janette Sharpe Hollar , 90, passed away December 13 , 2025 at her daughter’s residence.
Born February 5, 1935 in Columbia, SC, she was the daughter of the late Lewis Roy Weeks and Eva Louellen Sharpe. Doris was a member of St. Stephens Lutheran Church LCMS and was previously employed as a supervisor of production in the foam manufacturing business.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Clyde Hollar; daughter, Kimberly Hollar; and brother, Charles Sharpe.
Survivors include her daughter, Sheila H Dyson and husband Chris; brother and sister-in-law, Bob Hollar and wife, Pat; and a number of nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at St. Stephens Lutheran Church LCMS in Hickory with Pastor Shea Pennington officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 11:00 pm until 11:45 pm prior to the service.
Condolences may be sent to the Hollar family at www.drumfh-hickory.com.
Drum Funeral Home in Hickory was honored to serve the Hollar family.

12/10/2025

12/08/2025

Whether this is your 1st, 2nd, 6th or even 10th holiday without your loved one, there are several ways you can manage your grief while still celebrating the season.

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12/06/2025

As a parent, you will give your children many lovely gifts. A lifetime of presents may include everything from a birthday puppy to a college education, a trip to Disney to relationship advice.

But the next time you want to give your children something special, consider pre-planning your funeral. Here, we count down the top six reasons families tell us pre-paid funeral plans are the best gift they ever received from their parents.

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12/04/2025

People choose cremation for many reasons. Some see it as easier from an emotional standpoint. Others perceive it as less costly. Cremation comes with a certain flexibility that many appreciate. And those with environmental concerns find it a friendlier alternative to casket burial.

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11/27/2025

From our families to yours, Happy Thanksgiving. We are grateful for you!

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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.