Katheryn Lynn (Hicks) Caudill

Katheryn Hicks Caudill, age 63, of Banner Elk, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at home on October 1, 2025. She was born in Avery County the daughter of Len and Annie Hicks.

 Katheryn is survived by her father Len Hicks of Banner Elk. Katheryn was preceded in death by her mother Annie Hicks, her husband Chris Caudill, her grandparents Ben and Marie Hicks and Casel and Rosezell Keener of Banner Elk.

After attending college Katheryn served as a police officer in Charlotte, NC for several years before returning back home to the Banner Elk area to marry the love of her life Chris Caudill. Katheryn loved animals of all types but especially her cats, Ghost, Luna, and Shade. She enjoyed making art, visiting the ocean and traveling.

A celebration of Katheryn Caudill’s life will be celebrated privately by family and friends on Sunday, October 5th at 1:30PM. Please call 423-341-9113/605-838-0356 or email: akkeener@yahoo.com for location.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 4 from 11:00am – 3:00pm at the same location.

Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Katheryn’s favorite charity: World Wildlife Fund at https://www.worldwildlife.org

Austin and Barnes Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Caudill family.

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