Brent Jared Helton
, North Carolina
October 6, 1981 — October 4, 2026
Brent Jared HeltonOctober 7, 1981 – October 5, 2026Brent Jared Helton, 44, of Charlotte, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2026, from complications of Type 1 diabetes. Born on October 7, 1981, Brent lived a life marked by deep friendships from Athens, Georgia to Franklin, Kentucky to Hickory, North Carolina, devotion to God and family, professional achievement, and an abiding love for his two sons.Brent graduated from Hickory High School in 2000, where he played first base for the Hickory Tornadoes baseball team. His years at Hickory High were especially meaningful, as he formed many wonderful and lasting friendships. Those friends remained an important part of Brent’s life and they stood by him throughout the years.Following high school, Brent attended the College of Charleston for three years before transferring to Appalachian State University, where he graduated with a B.S. Business Management in 2005.After college, Brent began his banking…
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Angela Denise Settlmyre Reid
, North Carolina
October 10, 2026
Angela Denise Settlemyre Reid 65 of Granite Falls went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus on Sunday October 11, 2026, at Amorem Hospice, Hudson.Born March 13, 1961, in Catawba County, she was the daughter of the late Ralph Levi Settlemyre Sr. and Ruth Kirby Settlemyre. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother Ralph R.L. Settlemyre; and her sister Patsy Settlemyre Hilton Gilbert.Angela was a member of Concord Baptist Church. She worked 34 years for the Bank of Granite and 7 years at Bernhardt Furniture as an account executive.She is survived by her husband Paul Jerry Reid Jr. of the home; sons, Chris Reid and wife Christy of Carthage, N.C., Justin Reid of Granite Falls N.C.; six grandchildren, Kalieb, McKayla, Kennedi, Brooke, Danielle, and Luke; three great grandchildren, Jasper, Brynlee, Colson, and two more on the way; and one brother Reggie Settlemyre…
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Gary Lee Bray
, North Carolina
October 7, 2026
Gary Lee Bray, 74, of Hickory, passed away after a brief illness on Thursday, October 8, 2026. In his final moments, he was surrounded by an extraordinary gathering of family, whose love for him filled his room and overflowed into the hallway.Born on August 11, 1952,and raised in Hickory, NC, Gary was the son of the late Jack Harmon Bray and Agnes Wells Bray.He was a graduate of Hickory High School (’70) and Appalachian State University (’74).Gary devoted his career as a salesman in North Carolina’s furniture industry, calling on plants throughout the Greater Hickory and High Point areas for 45 years. He felt blessed to spend his final 12 years with Industrial Finishes, a company whose values and people reflected his own faith. To Gary, his customers were never just customers. They became dear friends whom he cared for deeply, and his concern for their well-being remained with him…
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John Francis Curry
, North Carolina
October 9, 2026
John Francis Curry, 79, of Hickory, passed away 10 days before his 80th birthday on October 10, 2026 at Catawba Valley Medical Center.Born October 20, 1946, in New Jersey, he was the son of the late Helen Giblin Curry and William Curry.John was a proud United States Army veteran who served during the Vietnam War and was honorably discharged with the rank of Captain. He was a graduate of Bergen Catholic High School and went on to earn his master’s degree in public administration from Stetson University.Following his military service and education, John dedicated much of his professional life to public service in Broward County, Florida. He served as Personnel Director for Broward County, Port Director at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, and Executive Director of Administration for Broward County Sheriff's Office.John and his family made their home in Coral Springs, Florida, for 38 years, where he raised his family…
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