Bennett Funeral Service

06/25/2026

Donald Rowe Lail, 84, of Catawba, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at his residence.

He was born August 26, 1941 in Catawba County to the late Alonzo Fredrick Lail and Carrie Belle Hefner Lail. Donald was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church and a proud United States Army Veteran.
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06/25/2026

Tammy Hughes Ross, 60, of Catawba, passed away on June 22, 2026 at Carolina Caring Sherrills Ford Hospice House.

She was born April 28, 1966 in Yancey County to the late Billy George Hughes and Georgia Louise Brown Hughes. Tammy was employed at Hickory Yarns and enjoyed listening to music, p...

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06/25/2026

This month, we are proud to spotlight Savannah Hodge, a Funeral Service Licensee with Bennett Funeral Service. A native of Caldwell County, Savannah has been serving families with Bennett Funeral Service since 2024 with compassion, professionalism, and dedication.

Savannah combines her artistic talents with restorative care, using creativity and attention to detail to help create meaningful final tributes that bring comfort to families and honor their loved ones.

Outside of work, she has a passion for animal rescue and enjoys helping care for and find homes for animals in need. Her caring nature and commitment to serving others make her a valued member of the Bennett Funeral Service family.

Get to know the people behind our care here: https://www.bennettfuneralservice.com/about/staff/

06/24/2026

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

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

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06/24/2026

🎉Happy Birthday Robbie Bennett! Help us wish Robbie a Happy Birthday! Robbie is the owner of Bennett Funeral Service.

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06/23/2026

Veterans and their families deserve clear guidance when it comes to understanding available benefits and honors. Our Veterans Benefits Guide walks you through military funeral honors, burial options, and memorial benefits with care and support. Download the guide on our website: https://www1.bennettfuneralservice.com/veterans-benefits-guide

06/23/2026

Best of Catawba Valley is back, and it's time to vote!
To Vote Online, go to the HDR Best of Catawba Valley website below or you can TEXT to Vote:
💜You can vote once each day until June 28, 2026.

Text to Vote for us: 828-795-1631
*Best Funeral Service - 102
*Best Customer Service - 103

We are actually nominated in Four Categories:
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Click PROFESSIONAL category
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We appreciate your continued support!

06/22/2026

Carolyn Blythe Hunsucker, 86, of Sherrills Ford, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2026 at Atrium Health Pineville.

She was born on April 15, 1940 in Union County to the late Henry Lee Blythe and Lennie Mae Broome Blythe. Carolyn was a member of Westport Baptist Church in Denver and retired as...

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06/22/2026

Mike “Yogi” Cline, 57, of Vale, NC passed away unexpectedly Friday, June 19, 2026 at Catawba Valley Medical Center with his family by his side.

Born in Catawba County, January 13,1969 to Porter F. Cline, Jr and Rachel Ann Norman Cline. Mike was a 1987 graduate of Fred T. Foard High School wh...

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06/21/2026

Happy Father's Day to the men who helped shape our lives.