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▰ Lottie (Hundley) Fortescue

Died March 14, … More Information
Lottie (Hundley) Fortescue, age 92 of Hendersonville, North Carolina, gained her wings on March 14, 2003.
Obituary published: March 15, 2003 in "Hendersonville T-N"

▰ Frank Wahab Rev Fortescue

Died November 21, … More Information
Frank Wahab Rev Fortescue, of Plymouth, North Carolina, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord November 21, 1997. Frank was 88.
Obituary published: November 22, 1997 in "Raleigh N & O"

▰ Mrs Leah Fortenbury

Died July 12, … More Information
Mrs Leah Fortenbury, born April 19, 1927 passed from this life on July 12, 2016 in Ellenboro, North Carolina. Mrs was 89. Tags: #Ellenboro #North
Obituary: Mrs. Fortenbury was born on 19, 1927 and passed away on , 12, 2016. Mrs. Fortenbury was a resident of Ellenboro, North Carolina at the time of passing.

▰ Leah W Fortenbury

Died July 14, … More Information
Leah W Fortenbury, age 89 of Ellenboro, North Carolina, went to be with the Lord on July 14, 2016.
Obituary published: July 15, 2016 in "Shelby Star"

▰ Matilda Q Fortenbery

Died May 17, … More Information
Matilda Q Fortenbery, born December 16, 1922 peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord May 17, 2011 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Matilda was 88. Tags: #Brighton #Charlotte #Clay #Daron #Verna #Quirey #Mary #Anna #Carmi #School #Economics #Murray #University #John #Fortenbery #United #Force #World #Tilly #Lexington #Clarksville #Myers #High #Pritchard #Baptist #Oratorio #Friendship #Senior #Carolina #Scrabble #African #Christmas #Nancy #Megan #Justice #Donald #Lewistown #Rosedale #Gram #Andrew #Major #Owings #Shane #Agostinelli #Bret #Wilmington #Robert #Raleigh #Caitlin #Boone #Connor #Ella #Addison #Beckham #Morrow #Hospice #Miss #Palliative
Obituary: Matilda Q. Fortenbery

Having fought the good fight, Mrs. Fortenbery died May 17, 2011 at Brighton Gardens in Charlotte. She was born in Clay, KY on 16, 1922, the youngest daughter of the late Daron and Verna Mae Quirey. Her two beloved sisters, Mary Q. Johnson of Charlotte and Anna Q. Hortin, Carmi IL survive her.

Known as Til in her early years, she graduated valedictorian from Clay High School and earned a BA degree in Economics from Murray State University where she was a cheerleader and member of the marching band. Upon graduation, she married the great love of her life, whom she first met in sixth grade, John Robert Fortenbery on 14, 1943 while he served as a pilot in the United States Air Force during World War II.

Always called Tilly by her husband, they lived in Lexington, KY, Clarksville, IN and settled with their children in Charlotte in 1962. Sadly, Mrs. Fortenbery was preceded in death by her husband, John in 1975, and their infant daughter in 1950.

Tilly worked as a substitute teacher at Myers Park High School 1962 - 1982, and was a devoted member of Pritchard Memorial Baptist Church for 49 years, teaching school and singing in the choir. She sang with the Oratorio Singers of Charlotte for many years, and traveled throughout the world with Friendship Force.

Tilly was known for her delightful sense of humor, keen mind, independent spirit, and myriad passions and interests. She loved sports. She played tennis in her youth, won a whopping 59 medals in the Senior Games in swimming and table tennis, and was an ardent Carolina fan. She loved words. An avid reader, she read the newspaper cover to cover daily, worked the crossword puzzle, and made weekly treks to the library. She could whip anybody in Scrabble. She was a prolific writer of letters to family and friends. But most of all she loved homemaking: cooking, sewing, making quilts, baskets, and rag rugs, and taking care of her collection of African violets. Her lasagna, meringues, Christmas cookies and sweet tea were absolutely the best.

Left behind to cherish her memory are her beloved children, John David Fortenbery and wife, Nancy and Megan Lee Fortenbery McCormick and husband, Mac of Charlotte. She is also survived by her three brothers-in-law whom she considered her little brothers: Justice Fortenbery, Murray, KY, Donald Fortenbery, Lewistown, MT, and Tom Fortenbery, Rosedale, IN.

Mrs. Fortenbery was Gram to her six grandchildren, all of whom she adored, nurtured, challenged, and encouraged: Andrew Beckham Fortenbery, Sr. (Christie) of Charlotte; Major John Daron Fortenbery (Julie), Owings, MD; Shane Kiersten McCormick Agostinelli (Greg) of Charlotte; Bret Hoffmann McCormick, Wilmington, NC; Sam Robert Fortenbery, Raleigh, NC; Caitlin Quirey McCormick, Boone, NC. She is also survived by her great grandchildren: Connor, Ella, Addison, and Beckham Fortenbery.

A service celebrating Mrs. Fortenberys life will be held , May 23, 2011 at Pritchard Memorial Baptist Church at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. Bobby Morrow officiating. The family will receive guests beginning at 9:30 a.m. at the church.

The family expresses their deepest gratitude to the staff of Brighton Gardens and Hospice for their compassionate care of Miss Tilly during her last months. Memorials may be made to Pritchard Memorial Baptist Church or Hospice and Palliative Charlotte Region.

For she has at last slipped the surly bonds of earth, and most certainly reached out to touch the face of God.

▰ Frankie Nell (Mingus) Fortenbery

Died April 08, … More Information
Frankie Nell (Mingus) Fortenbery, age 69 of Statesville, North Carolina, entered the Kingdom of Heaven April 8, 2002.
Obituary published: April 09, 2002 in "Hickory R"

▰ Frankie Nell (Mingus) Fortenbery

Died April 07, … More Information
Frankie Nell (Mingus) Fortenbery, of Statesville, North Carolina, passed from this world into the next April 7, 2002. Frankie was 69.
Obituary published: April 08, 2002 in "Hickory R"

▰ Frankie Fortenbery

Died April 06, … More Information
Frankie Fortenbery went into the presence of the Lord on April 6, 2002 in Statesville, North Carolina.
Obituary published: April 07, 2002 in "Hickory R"

▰ Clyde Lawton Fortenbery

Died May 24, … More Information
Clyde Lawton Fortenbery, age 73 of Statesville, North Carolina, joined the Lord May 24, 2003.
Obituary published: May 25, 2003 in "Statesville L"

▰ William "Bill" Fortenberry

Died January 21, … More Information
On January 21, 2021, William "Bill" Fortenberry, 93 of Shelby, North Carolina passed from this world into the next.
Obituary published: January 22, 2021 in "Shelby Star"

▰ Walter Landon Fortenberry

Died November 28, … More Information
Walter Landon Fortenberry died unexpectedly on November 28, 2004 at the age of 68 in Lincolnton, North Carolina.
Obituary published: November 29, 2004 in "Gaston G"

▰ Thurman Franklin Fortenberry

Died May 10, … More Information
Thurman Franklin Fortenberry, of Shelby, North Carolina, went into the presence of the Lord on May 10, 2010. Thurman was 89.
Obituary published: May 11, 2010 in "Shelby Star"

▰ Thurman Franklin Fortenberry

Died May 08, … More Information
Thurman Franklin Fortenberry died unexpectedly on May 8, 2010 at the age of 89 in Shelby, North Carolina.
Obituary published: May 09, 2010 in "Shelby Star"

▰ Sue Jean (Gabriel) Fortenberry

Died October 02, … More Information
Sue Jean (Gabriel) Fortenberry, of Lincolnton, North Carolina, entered the Kingdom of Heaven October 2, 2001. Sue was 73.
Obituary published: October 03, 2001 in "Shelby Star"

▰ Sue Jean (Gabriel) Fortenberry

Died October 02, … More Information
Sue Jean (Gabriel) Fortenberry, 73, of Lincolnton, North Carolina, left her earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home October 2, 2001.
Obituary published: October 03, 2001 in "Hickory R"

▰ Sue Jean (Gabriel) Fortenberry

Died October 02, … More Information
Sue Jean (Gabriel) Fortenberry, age 73 of Lincolnton, North Carolina, gained her wings on October 2, 2001.
Obituary published: October 03, 2001 in "Gaston G"

▰ Sudie Mae (Dixon) Fortenberry

Died June 07, … More Information
Sudie Mae (Dixon) Fortenberry, age 97 of Shelby, North Carolina, passed from this world into the next June 7, 2018.
Obituary published: June 08, 2018 in "Shelby Star"

▰ Sarah Lee Fortenberry

Died June 20, … More Information
Sarah Lee Fortenberry, born August 11, 1967 left her earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home June 20, 2013 in Valdese, North Carolina. Sarah was 45.
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▰ Ruby Lee (Ramsey) Fortenberry

Died August 18, … More Information
On August 18, 2008, Ruby Lee (Ramsey) Fortenberry, 79, of Connelly Springs, North Carolina left us to live with the Father in her new eternal home.
Obituary published: August 19, 2008 in "Morganton H"

▰ Ruby (Wright) Fortenberry

Died January 11, … More Information
Ruby (Wright) Fortenberry, 95, of Shelby, North Carolina, left her earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home January 11, 2004.
Obituary published: January 12, 2004 in "Shelby Star"

▰ Ruby (Wright) Fortenberry

Died January 11, … More Information
Ruby (Wright) Fortenberry, age 95 of Shelby, North Carolina, went into the presence of the Lord on January 11, 2004.
Obituary published: January 12, 2004 in "Gaston G"

▰ Ruby (Wright) Fortenberry

Died January 12, … More Information
Ruby (Wright) Fortenberry, of Shelby, North Carolina, left us to live with the Father in her new eternal home January 12, 2004. Ruby was 95.
Obituary published: January 13, 2004 in "FC Courier"

▰ Ruby Ann Fortenberry

Died February 17, … More Information
Ruby Ann Fortenberry, born January 10, 1956 died February 17, 2015 in Grover, North Carolina. Ruby was 59.

▰ Rozelle (Harmon) Fortenberry

Died January 25, … More Information
Rozelle (Harmon) Fortenberry went into the presence of the Lord on January 25, 2003 in Shelby, North Carolina.
Obituary published: January 26, 2003 in "Gaston G"

▰ Rozelle (Harmon) Fortenberry

Died January 25, … More Information
Rozelle (Harmon) Fortenberry passed away January 25, 2003 in Shelby, North Carolina.
Obituary published: January 26, 2003 in "Charlotte Obs"

▰ Rozelle (Harmon) Fortenberry

Died January 25, … More Information
Rozelle (Harmon) Fortenberry, of North Carolina, born in Gaffney, South Carolina, passed from this life on January 25, 2003. Rozelle was 101.
Obituary published: January 26, 2003 in "Shelby Star"

▰ Robert Quilmer Fortenberry

Died October 05, … More Information
Robert Quilmer Fortenberry, age 62 of Lincolnton, North Carolina, died on October 5, 2005.
Obituary published: October 06, 2005 in "Gaston G"

▰ Robert Edd "Bob" Fortenberry

Died November 04, … More Information
Robert Edd "Bob" Fortenberry, age 74 of Shelby, North Carolina, passed away peacefully November 4, 2005.
Obituary published: November 05, 2005 in "Shelby Star"

▰ Robert Edd Fortenberry

Died November 04, … More Information
Robert Edd Fortenberry, 74, of Shelby, North Carolina departed this life November 4, 2005.
Obituary published: November 05, 2005 in "Gaston G"

▰ Robert Dwight "Rd" Fortenberry

Died December 25, … More Information
Robert Dwight "Rd" Fortenberry, age 81 of Cherryville, North Carolina, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord December 25, 2012.
Obituary published: December 26, 2012 in "Shelby Star"

▰ Ricky Gwen Mr Fortenberry

Died August 06, … More Information
Ricky Gwen Mr Fortenberry, age 55 of Lincolnton, North Carolina, entered eternal life August 6, 2015.
Obituary published: August 07, 2015 in "Hickory R"

▰ Reba (Pruitt) Fortenberry

Died August 10, … More Information
Reba (Pruitt) Fortenberry, of North Carolina, born in Cherokee Co, South Carolina, entered the Kingdom of Heaven August 10, 2000. Reba was 59.
Obituary published: August 11, 2000 in "Gaffney L (SC)"

▰ Reba Fortenberry

Died August 09, … More Information
Reba Fortenberry, age 59 of Grover, North Carolina, passed from this life on August 9, 2000.
Obituary published: August 10, 2000 in "Shelby Star"

▰ R D Fortenberry

Died December 24, … More Information
R D Fortenberry, of Cherryville, North Carolina, entered eternal life December 24, 2012. FORTENBERRY was 81.
Obituary published: December 25, 2012 in "Shelby Star"

▰ Nancy Maebelle Fortenberry

Died February 06, … More Information
Nancy Maebelle Fortenberry, born November 5, 1916 went to be with her Lord and Savior February 6, 2015 in Huntersville, North Carolina. Nancy was 98. Tags: #David
Obituary: Nancy was born on 5, 1916 and passed away on , 6, 2015. Nancy was a resident of Huntersville, North Carolina at the time of passing. Nancy was married to David.

▰ Mr Eddie Carl Fortenberry

Died December 24, … More Information
Mr Eddie Carl Fortenberry, born December 13, 1953 departed this life Sunday December 24, 2015 in Hickoryy, North Carolina. Mr was 62. Tags: #Burke #Fortenberry #Hudson #Wilkies #Baptist #Billy #Jessie #Mavis #Hickory #Jimmy #Leslie #Vale #Tracy #Longview #Marie #Gene #Ellen #Raleigh #Jesse #Bailey #Alex #Kayla #Spencer #Paizli #Bryant #Hinegardner #Catawba #Hospice #Robinson #Newton #Building #Church
Obituary: Mr. Eddie Carl Fortenberry, 62, of Hickory passed away 24, 2015 at Catawba Regional Hospice following a period of declining health.
Mr. Fortenberry was born 13, 1953 in Burke to Mr. Jessie Fortenberry and Mrs. Mavis Hudson Fortenberry. He was a member at Wilkies Grove Baptist Church.
Mr. Fortenberrry was preceded in death by his brother Billy Fortenberry.
Survivors include his parents, Jessie Fortenberry and Mavis Fortenberry of Hickory; son, Jimmy Fortenberry and wife Leslie of Vale; daughter, Tracy Annas of Longview; sisters Marie Swink and husband Gene of Hickory and Ellen Fortenberry of Raleigh; grand children, Jesse Huff and wife Bailey of Hickory; Alex Huff of the home, Kayla Fortenberry of Vale, Spencer Bumgarner of Vale, and Paizli Fortenberry of Vale.
Eddie was especially close to his grandchildren Jesse and Alex, who he raised as his own.
The family would like to extend a sincere thank you to the doctors, nurses, family, and friends who aided in his care and came to visit him.
A funeral service for Mr. Fortenberry will be held 2:00 PM 27, 2015 at Wilkies Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Kenneth Bryant and Rev. Elden Hinegardner officiating.
Interment will follow the service at Wilkies Grove Baptist Church .
The family will receive friends following the interment in the fellowship hall.
The body will lie in state thirty minutes prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Catawba Regional Hospice at 3975 Robinson Rd, Newton, NC 28658 or Wilkies Grove Building Fund at 5780 Wilkies Grove Church Rd. Hickory, NC 28602.

▰ Max Gene Fortenberry

Died January 27, … More Information
Max Gene Fortenberry, age 63 of Shelby, North Carolina, went to be with his Lord and Savior January 27, 2002.
Obituary published: January 28, 2002 in "Shelby Star"

▰ Max Gene Fortenberry

Died January 27, … More Information
Max Gene Fortenberry, 63, of Shelby, North Carolina departed this life January 27, 2002.
Obituary published: January 28, 2002 in "Gaston G"

▰ Max Gene Fortenberry

Died January 27, … More Information
Max Gene Fortenberry, age 63 of Cherryville, North Carolina, entered the Kingdom of Heaven January 27, 2002.
Obituary published: January 28, 2002 in "Morganton H"

▰ Mary (Stewart) Fortenberry

Died July 25, … More Information
Mary (Stewart) Fortenberry, age 94 of Shelby, North Carolina, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before she July 25, 2012.
Obituary published: July 26, 2012 in "Shelby Star"

▰ Mary (Stewart) Fortenberry

Died July 24, … More Information
Mary (Stewart) Fortenberry, of Shelby, North Carolina, left herearthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home July 24, 2012. Mary was 94.
Obituary published: July 25, 2012 in "Shelby Star"

▰ Mary (Houser) Fortenberry

Died May 20, … More Information
Mary (Houser) Fortenberry, 98, of Cherryville, North Carolina, entered the Kingdom of Heaven May 20, 2005.
Obituary published: May 21, 2005 in "Shelby Star"

▰ Mary (Houser) Fortenberry

Died May 20, … More Information
Mary (Houser) Fortenberry, of Cherryville, North Carolina, left us to live with the Father in her new eternal home May 20, 2005. Mary was 98.
Obituary published: May 21, 2005 in "Gaston G"

▰ Mary (Cook) Fortenberry

Died March 07, … More Information
Mary (Cook) Fortenberry, 86 of Shelby, North Carolina, was anxious to meet her Maker and Master, March 7, 2017.
Obituary published: March 08, 2017 in "Shelby Star"

▰ Mary Cook Fortenberry

Died March 07, … More Information
Mary Cook Fortenberry, born August 10, 1930 left her earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home March 7, 2017 in Fallston, North Carolina. Mary was 86.

▰ Marvin William Fortenberry

Died September 05, … More Information
Marvin William Fortenberry, of Shelby, North Carolina, went to be with the Lord on September 5, 2017. Marvin was 65.
Obituary published: September 06, 2017 in "Shelby Star"

▰ Kenneth Edward Fortenberry

Died June 14, … More Information
Kenneth Edward Fortenberry, 61, of Shelby, North Carolina, entered the Kingdom of Heaven June 14, 2003.
Obituary published: June 15, 2003 in "Shelby Star"

▰ Kenneth E Fortenberry

Died June 13, … More Information
Kenneth E Fortenberry, age 61 of Shelby, North Carolina, passed away peacefully June 13, 2003.
Obituary published: June 14, 2003 in "Shelby Star"

▰ Johnny Daniel Fortenberry

Died October 31, … More Information
Johnny Daniel Fortenberry, a resident of Hickory, North Carolina for decades, died October 31, 2009 in Hickory, North Carolina at the age of 82.
Obituary published: November 01, 2009 in "Morganton H"

▰ Joan (Beam) Fortenberry

Died August 29, … More Information
Joan (Beam) Fortenberry, age 79 of Lincolnton, North Carolina, entered the Kingdom of Heaven August 29, 2007.
Obituary published: August 30, 2007 in "Shelby Star"
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