Bennett Funeral Service

12/21/2025

Timothy William Brittain, 68, of Conover, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at his residence.

He was born on September 16, 1957 in Catawba County to the late Jack T. Brittain and to Phyllis L. Brittain of Hickory. Tim was a United States Navy Veteran and employed as a delivery drive...

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12/19/2025

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

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12/19/2025

Jerry Wayne Smith, 81, of Maiden, passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at his residence.

He was born September 10, 1944 in Lincoln County to the late Robert Albert Smith and Eva Anna Smith (Helton). Jerry was a member of Antioch Baptist Church in Lincolnton and an Army National Guard v...

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12/18/2025

🎄✨ It’s the most wonderful time for a little holiday fun! We’re feeling festive — so tell us… which side are you on? 👀

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12/18/2025

Rilla Johnson Stringer, 71, of Newton, passed away on Monday, December 15, 2025 at Valley Hills Rehab.

She was born on July 8, 1954 in Catawba County to the late Ersula Lacie Johnson Shuford. Rilla was of the Christian faith and retired as a caregiver in healthcare. She found great joy in si...

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12/18/2025

Kevin Cardoso Ferreira, 46, of Newton, passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at his residence.

He was born July 1, 1979 in Bristol County to the late William Ferreira and to Maria Angela Cardoso Ferreira of Catawba. Kevin was employed as an auto body technician; he loved working on car...

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12/17/2025

Dennis Scott Willis, 62, of Newton, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 14, 2025.

He was born March 8, 1963 to the late James Thomas Willis Jr. and to Joyce Amelia Leatherman of Newton. Dennis attended Plateau Community Church in Vale and was a United States Air Force veteran, where...

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12/17/2025

Gladys Hendrix Houk, 87, of Denver, passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2025 at her daughter's residence.

She was born July 30, 1938 in McDowell County to the late Joseph McKinley Hendrix and Nancy Martin Hendrix. Gladys was a member of Amity Baptist Church in Denver and retired as a pharmac...

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12/16/2025

When attending a service, be sure to sign the register book. Use your full name so the family can identify you in the future.

It’s also thoughtful to note how you knew their loved one — through work, school, social clubs, or other connections. These small details help families remember the impact each guest had in their loved one’s life.

For more etiquette tips, click here: https://www.bennettfuneralservice.com/resources/etiquette-tips

12/15/2025

Floyd Recil Laney, Jr., 74, of Maiden, passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025 at Lincolnton Rehabilitation Center.

He was born April 8, 1951 in Catawba County to the late Floyd Recil Laney, Sr. and Ruby Ogletree Laney. He was a graduate of Bandys High School and UNC Charlotte. Recil was em...

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12/15/2025

Joyce Lail Eckard, 84, of Conover, passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025 at her residence.

She was born November 7, 1941 in Catawba County to the late Troy Henry Lail and Gracie Lenora Sipe Lail. Joyce was a member of Mt. Zion Lutheran Church in Conover and retired from the medical field,...

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12/13/2025

Thelma Schronce Hefner, 77, of Hickory, passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2025 at Cardinal Healthcare & Rehabilitation.

Thelma was born on April 20, 1948 in Gaston County to the late Ervin Lee Schronce and Virginia Brooks Schronce.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in ...

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