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1. | Eliza Carden was born about 1850 in North Carolina, , , . Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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2. | Columbus "Lum" Fortner (1.Eliza1) was born on 12 Sep 1874 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 9 Jan 1940 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Old Horseshoe Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. Notes: Death Certificate: Columbus married Margret G. "Maggie" Estep on 19 Feb 1901 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Margret (daughter of William L. Estep and Rebecca Roberts) was born about 1874 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 1976 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Old Horseshoe Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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3. | Hila Jinnie Fortner (2.Columbus2, 1.Eliza1) was born about 1903 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. |
4. | George Daniel Fortner (2.Columbus2, 1.Eliza1) was born about 1904 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. |
5. | Rhudy Fortner (2.Columbus2, 1.Eliza1) was born on 22 Mar 1906 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died in Nov 1972 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Old Horseshoe Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. Rhudy married Mamie Estep on 25 Dec 1925 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mamie (daughter of Isaac Jackson Estep and Rebecca Archer) was born on 9 Jun 1905 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 30 Apr 1997 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Old Horseshoe Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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6. | Elbert M. Fortner (2.Columbus2, 1.Eliza1) was born on 30 Jul 1908 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 15 Mar 1987 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Old Horseshoe Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. Elbert married Ada B. Smith about 1932 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Ada (daughter of Columbus W. Smith and Jessie (Smith)) was born about 1907 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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7. | Nora Fortner (2.Columbus2, 1.Eliza1) was born on 12 Jan 1911 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. |
8. | Grant Hasley Fortner (2.Columbus2, 1.Eliza1) was born on 10 Feb 1913 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 27 May 2000 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. Notes: He was the son of the late Lum and Maggie Carden Fortner. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Florence Fortner; four brothers, Dan, Rhudy, Langford and Eb Fortner, and two sisters, Missouri McPhearson and Nora Nave. Grant married Florence Bowling on 5 Mar 1942 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Florence (daughter of Robert J. B. Bowling and Bessie Scalf) was born on 11 Sep 1914 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 1984 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart] |
9. | Living (2.Columbus2, 1.Eliza1) |
10. | Living (5.Rhudy3, 2.Columbus2, 1.Eliza1) |
11. | Living (5.Rhudy3, 2.Columbus2, 1.Eliza1) |
12. | Living (5.Rhudy3, 2.Columbus2, 1.Eliza1) |
13. | Living (5.Rhudy3, 2.Columbus2, 1.Eliza1) |
14. | Living (5.Rhudy3, 2.Columbus2, 1.Eliza1) |
15. | Earnest F. Fortner (5.Rhudy3, 2.Columbus2, 1.Eliza1) was born about 1939 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 3 Jun 2019 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Horseshoe Fw Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. Notes: ELIZABETHTON - Earnest "Ernie" Fortner, 80, Siam Community of Elizabethton passed away Monday, June 3, 2019 in the Four Oaks Health Care Center of Jonesborough. |
16. | Glenda Rhea Fortner (5.Rhudy3, 2.Columbus2, 1.Eliza1) was born about 1945 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 17 Apr 2016 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, , Washington County, Tennessee. Notes: JOHNSON CITY - Glenda Rhea Fortner DeVault Hall, 70, of Johnson City, went to her Heavenly home on Sunday, April 17, 2016 at the Johnson City Medical Center. Glenda was a native of the Siam Community in Elizabethton. She was a daughter of the late Rhudy A. and Mamie Estep Fortner. She was a lifelong member of Horseshoe Free Will Baptist Church. Glenda was loved by all who met her. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend to so many, proving you don't have to be blood to be family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James H. Hall; son, James Paul DeVault; sister, Irene Shurling; and brothers, David, Larry, Worley, Lloyd, and Jimmy Fortner. Survivors include: five children, Linda Gail Carrera, Teresa Rhea Davis (Steven), Justin Eugene DeVault, Kathy Lee (Don), Joy Thacker, and JD Loveland; 11 grandchildren, Amanda Marie Carrera, Matthew Eugene Carrera, Dakoda Carrera, Michael Bales (Katie), Kristen N. Bales, Amber Ruth DeVault, James Patrick, James Connor DeVault, Brandon Britt, Jacqueline Quillen (Nick), and Russ Thacker; 14 great grandchildren, Mamie Marie, Jacoby Kyle, Jonathon Thomas, Mary Katherine, Nakoda Nevaeh, Waylon James, Logan, Evan, Kayla, Katie, Natalie, Vivian, Maggie, and Lisa; two brothers, Bruce and Earnest Fortner; one sister, Fannie Mae Gosnell; special sister-in-law, Trula Bell Fortner; cherished lifelong friend, Charlene Elliott; and several nieces and nephews. The family of Glenda Hall will receive friends from 4 pm to 6 pm Thursday, April 21, 2016 in the Morris-Baker Dogwood Chapel. The funeral service will follow at 6 pm Thursday. A committal is scheduled for 1:30 pm on Friday, April 22, 2016 at Monte Vista Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. |
17. | Living (6.Elbert3, 2.Columbus2, 1.Eliza1) |
18. | Living (6.Elbert3, 2.Columbus2, 1.Eliza1) |
19. | Dennis Columbus Fortner (6.Elbert3, 2.Columbus2, 1.Eliza1) was born on 15 Oct 1938 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 13 Jun 2016 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Old Horseshoe Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. Notes: Dennis Columbus Fortner, 77, of Elizabethton, passed away Monday, June 13, 2016, at Sycamore Shoals Hospital. |
20. | Jackie Willard Fortner (6.Elbert3, 2.Columbus2, 1.Eliza1) was born about 1940 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died on 22 Mar 2023 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Old Horseshoe Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery, Carter County, Tennessee, . Notes: Jackie Willard Fortner, 82, Elizabethton, passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at Johnson City Medical Center. A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Elbert and Ada Bell Smith Fortner. He was a graduate of Unaka High School where he was a member of the baseball team. Jackie served in the United States Army during the Vietnam era. He was employed at Great Lakes until it closed and retired from Bosch Inc., Johnson City. Jackie was an avid golfer and athlete. He played organized sports most of his life. He made a hole-in-one August 10, 2012 and won a state championship with his teammates in his 50+ basketball league. He loved nature and loafin’ in the mountains. Jackie was a member of Caldwell Springs Baptist Church but attended First Baptist Church of Elizabethton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Todd Fortner; three brothers, Dennis, Wayne and William Fortner; and two sisters, June Hicks and Jean Webb. Survivors include his son, Keith Fortner, and grandson, Dwayne Fortner. He had a very special friend and companion, Peggy Campbell, whom he loved dearly. He had several nieces and nephews including a special nephew, Travis Fortner. He loved his two special little friends, Kennedy and Peyton. A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 25, in the Old Horseshoe Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery with Pastor Todd Hallman officiating. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Honorary pallbearers will be his golfing buddies. |