Ricky Lee Fortenberry
Mr. Ricky Lee Fortenberry, 67, of Connelly Springs, passed away at Atrium Health-Cleveland, following a period of declining health. Ricky was born on May 18, 1956, in Cleveland County to the late James Everett Fortenberry and Ruby Lee Ramsey Fortenberry. He was previously employed with Alba-Waldensian, the Morganton ABC Store, Lowes Hardware and Parker Industries. In addition to his...
Arnold Wikle
Arnold Wikle, born 4/17/1953 in Whittier North Carolina.
Arnold carried the nickname Ziffel from his young years with his many mountain friends and nickname followed him with his move to Morganton, North Carolina. He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia “Tricia” Sherrill Wikle. Arnold is survived by his daughter, Chanda Wikle, of the home. Arnold...
Hazel Bailey Abernathy
Hazel Bailey Abernathy, 96, of Tex’s Fish Camp Road, Connelly Springs, NC died October 30th. She was the ninth of ten children of her beloved parents, Stanley and Lourah (Williams) Bailey. Hazel grew up on the farm, learning early values that never left her- hard work, Christian faith, singing in the choir, the love of family, the strength of...
