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Arts & Culture Black Theatre Festival closes with free block party and parade Arts & Culture Temple of the Muse closes Greensboro residency with two premiere performances Community / Events Tri City Chili Peppers visit Martinsville Mustangs on July 31 Civic / Elections Roanoke County voters can use Vinton, Brambleton early-voting sites Friday Arts / Community Greensboro Pop Up Art Sale set for Aug. 1 at Cultural Center Community Roanoke County Splash Valley plans Aug. 8 Glow Night before school starts Business / Tourism Danville-area tourism sponsors have until Aug. 14 to apply for Visit SoSi funding Business / Manufacturing North Carolina launches council to align defense innovation with future Triad jobs Arts & Culture Black Theatre Festival closes with free block party and parade Arts & Culture Temple of the Muse closes Greensboro residency with two premiere performances Community / Events Tri City Chili Peppers visit Martinsville Mustangs on July 31 Civic / Elections Roanoke County voters can use Vinton, Brambleton early-voting sites Friday Arts / Community Greensboro Pop Up Art Sale set for Aug. 1 at Cultural Center Community Roanoke County Splash Valley plans Aug. 8 Glow Night before school starts Business / Tourism Danville-area tourism sponsors have until Aug. 14 to apply for Visit SoSi funding Business / Manufacturing North Carolina launches council to align defense innovation with future Triad jobs
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Eugene Fortner

Eugene Fortner Oakey's South Chapel
1953-11-01 - 2026-07-27
Oakey's Funeral Service
Service details listed with Oakey's Funeral Service (last service date 2026-08-01); verify visitation and service times on the funeral-home page.
Eugene Fortner Jr. passed away peacefully on Monday, July 27, 2026, surrounded by the two greatest loves of his life - his devoted companion of nearly 27 years, Shawn Metzler, and their cherished daughter, Makayla. Eugene proudly served his country in the United States Air Force and later in the United States Army Reserve, carrying the same sense of duty...

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