Bennett Funeral Service

09/09/2026

Brenda Robinson Deyton, 78, of Hickory, passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at Abernethy Laurels.

She was born February 7, 1948 in Yancey County to the late JB Robinson and Sadie Penland Robinson. Brenda was a member of Tri-City Baptist Church in Conover and retired from the furniture ...

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09/09/2026

Betty Heavner Auten, 96, of Maiden, passed away on Monday, September 7, 2026 at Abernethy Laurels.

She was born October 28, 1929 in Lincoln County to the late Roy Lima Heavner and Blanch Lee Carpenter Heavner. Betty was a member of First Methodist Church in Maiden and retired from Walmart af...

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09/09/2026

It is with deep sorrow we announce our beloved son, Michael William Elben Jr, age 58 of Catawba, who entered his eternal rest on Monday, September 7, 2026 at Carolina Caring in Newton.

He was born in Roseville, CA to the late Michael William Elben Sr. and to Patti Thompson of Catawba. Michae...

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09/09/2026

🎉 Mark your calendar for Center Church's Car Show on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Center Church - 4945 Sherrills Ford Road, Catawba NC

09/09/2026

🌾 Mark your calendar for THE HARVEST AT SIPE FARM 🌾
Enjoy a wonderful evening of games, food, fellowship, and worship!

📅 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2026
⏰ 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
📍 SIPE FARM
1338 Balls Creek Rd. • Claremont, NC 28610

Sponsored by Shiloh Methodist Church, this free, family-friendly event will feature Andy Lambert as our speaker and a special performance by Scott Inman.

Bring your lawn chair, grab a bite from one of our food trucks, and enjoy an evening of worship, community, and fellowship with friends and neighbors.

❤️ Everyone is welcome!

09/09/2026

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09/08/2026

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

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09/08/2026

Planning ahead gives your family clarity, comfort, and peace of mind when it matters most. It's a simple step today that can make a lasting difference tomorrow. Start your preplanning journey on our website: https://www.bennettfuneralservice.com/planning/why-plan-ahead

09/08/2026

Mary Icard Stilwell, 66, of Hickory, passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at Frye Regional Medical Center.

She was born June 16, 1960 in Cumberland County to the late Thomas Nelson Icard Sr. and Flo Singleton Icard. Mary was a member of Christ Lutheran Church and retired as the safety c...

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