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Neal Caskey Jr.
VALE - Neal Hubbard Caskey Jr., 46, of 726 Bert Yarbro Road, died Jan. 22, 2003. A funeral service will be held Saturday at Cavin-Cook Funeral Home, Hwy. 150. Due to the inclement weather, contact the funeral home at 704-664-3363 for the visitation and service time.
Born in Toluca, he was a former assistant pastor at the Foursquare Church of Lincolnton, was a professional photographer for 20 years, was the former owner of Sentimental Photographs in Hickory and was co-owner of Pet-ography of Cat Square. He had published several personal genealogy books and a Gaston County Heritage book.
Survivors include his wife Willene Christie Caskey, a daughter, Grace Caskey of the home, a step-daughter, Christie Day Shuping of China Grove; step-son Neal Day Jr. of Salisbury; three brothers, Mike Caskey of Shelby, and Mark Caskey and Lee Caskey, both of Lincolnton; two sisters, Mona Caskey Howard of Mt. Pleasant and Linda Caskey Davis of Lincolnton; a grandchild, Ashley Day; and his step-mother, Clara Caskey of Hickory.
Memorials to a scholarship fund for his daughter, Grace, may be mailed to Neal Caskey Memorial Fund, c/o Thomas Lackey, P.O. Box 6, Vale, N.C. 28168.
Clarence Cannon
GAFFNEY, S.C. - Clarence Cannon, 52, of 303-1/2 Elm St., died Jan. 20, 2003. A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, Shelby, N.C. Burial will follow in Webb Memorial Lawns. The family will receive friends 30 minutes prior to the service at the church.
Enloe Mortuary, Shelby, is in charge of arrangements.
Harlan Boyles
RALEIGH - Harlan E. Boyles, 73, died Jan. 23, 2003. The funeral will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at Westminister Presbyterian Church in Raleigh where he was a longtime member and past deacon, elder, treasurer and clerk. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 at Brown-Wynne Funeral Home on Saint Mary’s Street in Raleigh.
Born in Vale, he was elected to six four-year terms as State Treasurer after serving 16 years as chief deputy. His work as State Treasurer led the effort to achieve a Triple A credit rating for North Carolina. He saw the state-budget increase eight-fold. He was the recipient of numerous professional and public service honors. ASU established a lecture series in his honor.
Boyles was inducted into the N.C. Business Hall of Fame in 2000 and received the I.E. Ready Award for Distinguished Service to the N.C. Community College System in 2000. In 2002, he was presented the A.E. Firley Award for Distinguished Service.
Survivors include his wife, Frankie Wilder Boyles; two daughters, Phyllis Godwin and Lynn Butler, both of Raleigh; a son, H. Edward Boyles Jr. of Charlotte; two brothers, Carroll Boyles of Raleigh and Howard Boyles of Morganton; one sister, Pauline Houser of Lincolnton; and five grandchildren, Kelly Butler, Zachary Butler, Clint Ferrell, Harlan Boyles III and Blair Boyles.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Wake County, 1300 St. Mary’s Street, Raleigh, N.C. 27605 or the Westminster Presbyterian Church, 301 E. Whitaker Mill Road, Raleigh, N.C. 27608.
Virginia Wally
CORNELIUS - Virginia Turner Wally, 80, died Jan. 23, 2003. A funeral service was held at 4 p.m. Sunday at Raymer Funeral Home. Interment followed in Mt. Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Born in Oklahoma City, Okla., she was employed at Rich’s for 28 years.
Survivors include her husband, W.D. Wally Sr.; a daughter, Pamela D. Fry; two sons, W.D. Wally Jr. and Charles L. Wally; three step-children, W. Barry Wally, Lynn Morrow, and Deborah C. Nelson; 12 grandchildren, Jennifer H. Anderson, Candice H. Sigler, Corporal A. Benton Hunter III, David M. Hunter, John E. Hunter, Dee W. Henderson, Jessica Wally, Ashley M. Musick, J. Rob Morrow, Will Wally, Tracey Wally, and Lindsay Nelson; and six great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Iredell, 2347 Simonton Road, Statesville, N.C. 28625 or First Baptist Church of Cornelius, 21007 Catawba Ave., Cornelius, N.C. 28031.
Hilda Hunt
CHARLOTTE - Hilda Brayboy Hunt, 63, died Jan. 22, 2003. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. today at Raymer Funeral Home in Huntersville.
Born in Robeson County, she was a member of the Native American Church of Charlotte.
Survivors include her husband, Samuel Hunt; two sons, Julian Hunt of Dallas and Gary Hunt of Charlotte; two brothers, Dannie Brayboy and Earl Brayboy, both of Charlotte; two sisters, Barbara Hunt and Carolyn Brewer, both of Charlotte; and five grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the Arthritis Foundation, 5019 Nations Crossing, Suite 217, Charlotte, N.C. 28217.
Neal Caskey Jr.
VALE - Neal Hubbard Caskey Jr., 46, of 726 Bert Yarbro Road, died Jan. 22, 2003. A funeral service was held Saturday at Cavin-Cook Funeral Home, Hwy. 150.
Born in Toluca, he was a former assistant pastor at the Foursquare Church of Lincolnton, was a professional photographer for 20 years, was the former owner of Sentimental Photographs in Hickory and was co-owner of Pet-ography of Cat Square. He had published several personal genealogy books and a Gaston County Heritage book.
Survivors include his wife Willene Christie Caskey; a daughter, Grace Caskey of the home, a step-daughter, Christie Day Shuping of China Grove; step-son Neal Day Jr. of Salisbury; his mother, Nellie Caskey of Lincolnton; three brothers, Mike Caskey of Shelby, and Mark Caskey and Lee Caskey, both of Lincolnton; two sisters, Mona Caskey Howard of Mt. Pleasant and Linda Caskey Davis of Lincolnton; a grandchild, Ashley Day; and his step-mother, Clara Caskey of Hickory.
Memorials to a scholarship fund for his daughter, Grace, may be mailed to Neal Caskey Memorial Fund, c/o Thomas Lackey, P.O. Box 6, Vale, N.C. 28168.
Claster Abernathy
STANLEY - Claster “Pat” Abernathy, 89, formerly of Mt. Holly, died Jan. 24, 2003. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Raymer Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow in the Huntersville Baptist Church Cemetery.
Born in Cornelius, he was a member of the Church of God in Mt. Holly and was a retired Phil Crest Mills employee.
Survivors include a son, Ronald O. Abernathy of Gastonia; a daughter, Marie Abernathy of Stanley; three brothers, George Abernathy of Mooresville, Lonnie Abernathy of Thomasville, and Taylor Abernathy of Concord; two grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Grier Abernathy
IRON STATION - Grier J. “Junior” Abernathy, 67, of 2515 Long Circle, died Jan. 12, 2003. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church in Stanley. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Gardens Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 until 9 p.m. tonight at Woodlawn Funeral Home in Mt. Holly.
Born in Gaston County, he was the owner of A & H Used Cars in Alexis.
Survivors include his wife, Marie Pennell Abernathy; a daughter, Dawana Huffman of Stanley; two sons, Eric Abernathy of Stanley and Keith Abernathy of Lincolnton; two brothers, Donald Abernathy and Hubert Abernathy, both of Stanley; a sister, Beulah Johnson of Stanley; six grandchildren, Todd Hicks, Allen Hicks, Dean Abernathy, Drew Abernathy, Crystal Brewster, and Megan Huffman; and four great-grandchildren.
Bud Abernathy
VALE - Gary “Bud” Abernathy, 57, of 8238 Hallman Mill Road, died Jan. 3, 2004. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. today at Hull’s Grove Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Born in Cleveland County, he was a truck driver for Foothills Trucking.
Survivors include his wife, Catherine Willis Abernathy of the home; two sons, Chris Abernathy of Cherryville and Randy Abernathy of Lincolnton; one daughter, Melissa Webb of Lincolnton; one sister, Dian Felmet of Hickory and three grandchildren, Jonathan Abernathy, Ashley Webb and Logan Webb.
Memorials may be made to Hull’s Grove Baptist Church, 6263 W. Hwy. 27, Vale, North Carolina 28202.
Stamey Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Joyce Sevacko
MARSHALL - Joyce Marden Sevacko, 38, formerly of Charlotte, died Jan. 24, 2003. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Mecklenburg Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 7 until 8:30 tonight at Raymer Funeral Home in Huntersville.
Born in Pittsburgh, Pa., she was employed by Deringer Manufacturing.
Survivors include a son, Lucas Sevacko of Marshall; a daughter, Tiffany Sevacko of Marshall; three brothers, Jimmy Sevacko, Jeff Sevacko, and David Propst, all of Charlotte; and a sister, Janet Honeycutt of Davidson.
Memorials may be made to Lucas & Tiffany Sevacko Education Fund, c/o First Charter Bank, 10400 Mallard Creek Road, Charlotte, N.C. 28208.
Rebecca Grigg
LAWNDALE - Rebecca Jones Grigg, 60, of 3749 Rube Spangler Road, died Jan. 23, 2003. A funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Stamey Funeral Home. Burial followed at Rose Hill Memorial Park.
Born in Cleveland County, she was a retired security guard with Sparta Mills and attended Beaver Dam Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Sam Owen Grigg; her mother, Ora Lee Scism Jones of Lawndale; a son, Jon Grigg of Lawndale; two daughters, Beth McCoy of Cherryville and Sammi Wortman of Shelby; a brother, Jackie Jones of Double Shoals; three sisters, Amanda Scruggs, Carolyn Pritchard and Martha Smith, all of Lawndale; and six grandchildren, Josh Wortman, Jacob Wortman, Justin Grigg, Elise Grigg, Kaley McCoy, and Lindsey McCoy.
Memorials may be made to Fallston Volunteer Fire Department, PO Box 629, Fallston, N.C. 28042 or Lawndale Volunteer Fire Department, PO Box 225, Lawndale, N.C. 28090.
Martha Brown
MECKLENBURG - Martha Wilson Brown, 98, formerly of the Bethel Share Home, died Jan. 24, 2003. A memorial service was held at 11 a.m. today at Raymer Funeral Home in Huntersville. Interment will follow at a later date.
She was born in Philadelphia, Pa.
Survivors include a son, Richard Brown of Mooresville; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Larry Hucks
HUNTERSVILLE - Larry Michael “Mickey” Hucks, 56, died Jan. 23, 2003. A funeral service was held at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Huntersville First Baptist Church where he was a member. A private interment was held at the church cemetery.
Born in Iredell County, he was a member of the National Guard and was employed with Southern Electric Company, now known as Sesco Team, for 27 years.
Survivors include his wife, Pauline Hucks; his mother, Rachel McKay Hucks; two sons, Travis Hucks of Dacula, Ga. and Darrin Hucks of Huntersville; a brother, Jimmy Hucks of Newman, Ga.; and a sister, Pam Hucks Wilson of Washington St., died Jan. 25, 2003. A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. today at the First Wesleyan Church where she was a member. Burial will follow in the Bessemer City Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2 until 2:45 p.m., prior to the service at the church.
Born in Gaston County, she was a retired employee of Reeves Bros. Mill and at her church was active in the Wesleyan Women, choir, and Best Years Fellowship.
Survivors include a daughter, Joyce King Hoyle of Lincolnton; a son, W.C. King Jr. of Greenville; two granddaughters, Lisa Inthanonh and Dana Bryant; and one great-granddaughter.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders Association, 3420 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte, N.C. 28215.
Warlick Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Bernice Bottoms
Bernice Wyrick “Bea” Bottoms, 67, of 537 Old Lincolnton Crouse Road, died Jan. 25, 2003. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Warlick Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12:30 until 1:30 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.
Born in Cameron County, Texas, and Kenneth Bottoms of Richmond, Texas; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to one’s favorite charity.
