United Daughters of the Confederacy
Ransom-Sherrill Chapter #653 Organized: March 18, 1903 Chartered: June 16, 1903
Newton, North Carolina
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136th Annual Soldiers Reunion Memorial Service August 21–10am-Newton, NC
The Newton Conover High School JROTC Presented the Colors.
The national anthem and God Bless America were stirring musical presentations.
Mayor Jerry Hodge expressed the welcome and introductory speech and Bobby Abernethy spoke for the Catawba County Commissioners.
Mike Sherrill introduced Lt. Col. (retired) Luther Ray as the key note speaker. He referred to his 30 years of patriotic service and military duty as essential to freedom in America. He encouraged the youth of America to join in the pride of being contributing citizens of America.
Memorial Wreaths were presented by many patriotic organizations.
The local 122 year old “Ransom-Sherrill United Daughters of the Confederacy” Memorial Wreath was placed by Vice President, Carol Preston.
American Legion Post 16 May 25, 2025 Memorial Day Service -Eastview Cemetery, Newton, NC
Memorial Day 2025, which falls on Monday, May 26, is a national day of remembrance in the United States dedicated to honoring and mourning the men and women who have died while serving in the
U.S. Armed Forces.
“Ransom-Sherrill United Daughters of the Confederacy” presented a magnolia memorial wreath to honor all military personnel who gave their lives in service to their country.
The 135 th Annual Soldiers Reunion “Memorial Service” was conducted Thursday August 15, 2024 at 10 am on the Newton Courthouse/Museum west lawn.
The 121 year old Catawba County’s “Ransom-Sherrill United Daughters of the Confederacy” Vice President, Mrs. Carol Preston presented the “Magnolia Memorial Wreath” in respect and recognition for all American Soldiers of all Wars and Conflicts
The Ransom Sherrill UDC “Magnolia Memorial Wreath” was placed Sunday, May 26, 2024 at Eastview Cemetery in Newton by President, Marlene Stewart and Vice President, Carol Preston.
The Memorial event was sponsored by the “American Legion Post 16” of Newton, NC.
This event recognizes all US Military who have lost their lives during all conflicts and wars of the United States.
“Some gave all.”
Local Newton Chapter officers and members of “Ransom-Sherrill United Daughters of the Confederacy” met December 8, 2021 to commemorate another year of financial support for W.G. (Bill) Hefner Veterans Affairs Health Care System in Salisbury NC. The bond between UDC and all Veterans’ organization has and continues to be strong. We honor and appreciate all men and women who serve our country. Please consider donating and thereby honoring, memorializing a veteran—compassion and reverence are needed now more than ever.
Bill Hefner VA Health Care
1601 Brenner Avenue
Salisbury NC 28144
Memorial Day Service May 2019
Newton, NC
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Memorial Day Service May 2017
Newton, NC
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American Legion Post 16 Newton, NC---National Memorial Day Service-2017
Newton, NC
Monuments & Markers
Click on the link to read the article by our member Sylvia Ray regarding the canon.
The back side of the memorial has a listing of the Catawba County men who were killed during the Civil War from 1861 - 1865.
The only recorded incident of wartime military action in Catawba County, North Carolina occurred during the War Between the States, and a ceremony in Newton on June 3, 2009, rekindled memory of that fateful moment of history. Ransom-Sherrill Chapter 653 dedicated a new street-side marker commemorating the skirmish.
Click on the link to read the article by our member Sylvia Ray regarding the canon.