Bennett Funeral Service

04/11/2026

Turner Boyd King, Jr, age 77, of Hickory, N.C. and formerly of South Hill VA, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2026 at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Hospital.

Turner was born March 6, 1949 to the late Turner Boyd King, Sr and Emma Elizabeth Jones of South Hill, VA. He is preceded in dea...

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04/10/2026

David Wayne Keller, 54, of Hickory, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at Catawba Valley Medical Center.

He was born September 24, 1971 in Catawba County to the late Robert Keller and to Linda Hefner Keller of Hickory. David was a member of St. Luke's Lutheran Church in Conover and was ...

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04/10/2026

Bennett Funeral Service was honored to participate in the 2026 Spring Foothills Veterans Stand Down event today in Catawba County.

We extend our appreciation to our staff members, Eddy Caldwell and Scott Lail, both Veterans, for representing Bennett Funeral Service at the event.

Bennett Funeral Service would also like to express our appreciation to all Veterans for their service and the freedom they have provided.

Furthermore, we appreciate the efforts of all individuals who coordinated the 2026 Stand Down event, which proved to be highly successful.

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04/10/2026

This week, we pause to remember those in our care and the lives they touched in our community.

Drop an 🪽 below to show you are remembering with us.

Visit our Memorial Reels page to celebrate the full story of each life ➜ https://www.bennettfuneralservice.com/bennett-broadcasts/bennett-broadcasts

In partnership with Chptr

Shared to the Charlotte community by WBTV News

04/09/2026

We’re proud to mark six months of Bennett Broadcasts™ — our partnership with Chptr on WBTV (weekdays, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.) — bringing televised memorial announcements that honor loved ones in a deeply personal way.

These broadcasts aren’t just TV segments — they’re lasting tributes. Families can receive a digital version of the broadcast, creating a meaningful way to remember and revisit cherished memories.

Thank you to everyone who has trusted us with this special journey of remembrance. With every story shared, we continue to hold families close. 💙

Learn more: https://www.lincolntimesnews.com/announcements/bennett-funeral-service-celebrates-six-months-of-bennett-broadcasts-with-chptr-on-wbtv/article_ac332dc6-ceed-4c81-9422-8fd914bd1bdc.html

04/08/2026

🎉It's time for 2026 Best of Catawba Valley “ Nominations”!
Click the links below to vote for Bennett Funeral Service in "three" categories: "Best Funeral Home", "Best Overall Business", and "Best Customer Service".

We are listed in the Professional and Local sections.

https://hickoryrecord.com/exclusive/readerschoice/ballot-2026/ #//
You will be asked to login with an email account.

You can nominate one time during the Nomination Phase (April 8 - April 29, 2026).

The actual Best of Catawba Valley Voting Phase is June 10 - June 28, 2026.
Thank you for your continued support!

04/08/2026

Victor Hamilton Messick, 91, of Sherrills Ford, passed away peacefully at his residence on Friday, April 3, 2026.

Born on July 25, 1934, in Caldwell County, Victor was the son of the late Shular Talmage Messick and Cornelia Etta “Nelia” Holden Messick.
Victor proudly served his country in ...

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04/07/2026

We are proud to shine a spotlight on Adrienne Powell, an integral part of the Bennett Funeral Service family. As a dedicated administrative assistant, Adrienne brings organization, compassion, and a warm presence to everything she does.

Originally born in Texas, Adrienne moved to Catawba County at a young age when her family made the decision to return and be closer to loved ones. Adrienne later met her husband, a Catawba County native.

Today, they reside in Newton, where they are raising their three wonderful children and staying deeply connected to the community they call home.

Adrienne’s commitment to both her work and her family truly reflects the values we hold dear. We are grateful to have her as part of our team and our community! 💙

Learn more about our team on our website: https://www.bennettfuneralservice.com/about/staff

04/07/2026

Elizabeth Lucinda "Cindy" Curry Rhyne, 72, of Catawba, passed away on Friday, April 3, 2026 at her residence.

She was born January 27, 1954 in Scott County, KY to the late Ralph Leighton Curry and Jane Louise Boone Curry. Georgetown, KY was her childhood home. Cindy retired from Catawba Coun...

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04/06/2026

Jerry Wayne Burton, 80, of Conover, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026 at Catawba Valley Medical Center.

He was born on November 12, 1945 in Adair County, KY to the late Ealie and Bonnie Burton. He was a member of Hickory Church of Christ and a proud United States Navy Veteran. Jerry wor...

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04/06/2026

Lilburn Allen Terry, 61, of Maiden, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026 at Catawba Valley Medical Center.

He was born on March 3, 1965 in Smyth County, VA to the late Lilburn Taylor Terry and Iowa Collins Terry. Allen worked in construction and had a deep appreciation for the outdoors. He...

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04/06/2026

Martha Mays Young, 76, of Newton, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem.

She was born December 27, 1949 in Catawba County to the late Charles Romey Mays and Florence Marie DuPree Mays. Martha passed away leaving behind a ...

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