DRUM FUNERAL HOME - CONOVER

Loretta Lee Henry Gilbert, 87, of Claremont passed away October 24, 2022. She was born in Detroit, Michigan to the late Herman Lee and Johnsie Yount Henry. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Eugene Gilbert; son, William Rodney Gilbert and sister, Betty Kanipe. She is survived by her daughter, Rhonda Wood and husband Stanley of Gaffney, SC; daughter-in-law, Carol Whitener Gilbert, grandchildren, Justin Gilbert, Brandon Gilbert, Lucas Wood, and Abby Elliott (Tyler); great grandchildren, Landon and Beau Elliott along with many special nieces and nephews. Loretta was a member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Claremont where she was an active member...

Bobby Eugene Matthews, age 92, of Conover, passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2021 at his residence after a brief illness. Born December 9, 1928 in Catawba County, he was the son of the late Robert Jones and Metta Hefner Matthews. He was the second child and first son of his parents, who welcomed 5 more children. Bobby spent his entire life in Conover, a town he loved dearly. He was reared knowing the value of hard work. In addition to helping with the family farming, he worked summers at Sipe's Orchard Home, walking miles there and back, earning 7 cents an hour, 12 hours a day picking fruit. He also drove a school bus while he was a student. There was even a stint at Warlong Glove...

Ernest Edmund Stone, age 86, of Conover, NC, passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2020. He was born January 28, 1934, in Plant City, Florida on his grandparent's strawberry farm. Ernest was the son of the late Hall Edmund Stone and Mary Louise Floyd Stone. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by daughter, Jackie Stone; and step-son, Chris Wilson. Ernest's father was a minister, so he moved many times and attended various schools during his elementary and high school years, before graduating from Landis High School. He graduated from Shenandoah conservatory of Music in Dayton, Virginia with a major in trumpet. He taught music in elementary schools and band in junior high and...

Charles Henry Bolick, Jr., 86, of Conover passed away August 14, 2020 peacefully at home. His passing will leave a huge void for those who loved him most, and he will be missed tremendously. Along with his parents, Mildred Bost and Charles H. Bolick, Sr., Charles was preceded in death by his brother Ken and his sister Milly Shotts. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Nancy Cline Bolick; sons Tim Bolick and wife Elaine and David Bolick and wife Tracey of Hickory; grandchildren Jordan Howie and husband Tom of Simpsonville, SC, Jonathan Bolick and partner Kevin Fields of Brooklyn, NY, Flynn Bolick and Wade Bolick of Charleston, SC, and Carlie Bolick of Hickory; great-granddaughters...

Carolyn Sigmon Hunsucker, 84, of Statesville, NC, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. She was born September 15, 1935 in Catawba County, the daughter of the late Luther Fred Sigmon, Jr., and Lola Mae Morrow Sigmon. Carolyn was retired from BellSouth in Charlotte. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. One of her greatest joys was singing in her church choir. In addition to her husband, Paul W. Hunsucker; she was preceded in death by her son, Paul Douglas Hunsucker, Those left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Carol Hipps and husband Norman, and Rhona Houser; 5 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. A...

William Farel Warlick, Jr, 95 passed away peacefully on July 26,2019 at Caldwell County Hospice in Lenior, NC. A private graveside ceremony will be held at Conover City Cemetery in Conover, NC Farel was born September 21, 1923 in Conover NC to Farel Sr. and Alma Warlick. Farel graduated from Newton High School, attended the University of North Carolina and was graduated from Lenior Rhyne College in 1948. He served in the United States Army during World War II, the Korean and Vietnam conflicts. Highly decorated, he received the Bronze Star for Valor in combat during the conflict in Korea. Rising to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel retired in 1975 after more than 29 years of service. Farel...