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I was in Martha Ann's graduation class at Laurel Hill. I enjoyed the time we spent in school. Prayers for her family. Mary Alice Priest Melvin
Mary Alice Priest Melvin
November 29, 2025 | School


Photo courtesy of Bass-Smith Funeral Home and Crematory - Hickory
Hickory, North Carolina
May 30, 1949 – Nov 25, 2025 (Age 76)
Martha Cragg Hodges, 76, passed away Tuesday November 25, 2025, at home after an extended illness. Martha is best known as proprietor of Martha's Closet and as co-owner of Special Somebodies in Hickory, NC, specializing in quality women's clothing for over 25 years. She was also active in the...
Read MoreI was in Martha Ann's graduation class at Laurel Hill. I enjoyed the time we spent in school. Prayers for her family. Mary Alice Priest Melvin
Mary Alice Priest Melvin
November 29, 2025 | School
So sorry to hear of Martha´s passing. Martha and I were good friends at Laurel Hill High School. We were like Mutt and Jeff with me being 6ft. tall and her under 5ft. We played on the girls varsity basketball team. She was a great dribbler/ball handler. She made my prom dress for the 1967 prom. It was beautiful. I spent a lot of time at Martha´s house during our high school years. She was a good friend to me. We didn´t stay in touch during our later years but I really appreciated her...
Janice Bartell Reid
November 28, 2025