William Wayne Carpenter

Notes:

Buried:
With great sadness, we announce the passing of Sgt. William Wayne Carpenter, Sr., (Newland, North Carolina), who passed away September 10, 2021, at the age of 69.

Wayne was loved and cherished by many, including his mother, Lucille Carpenter; his children, Wayne Carpenter, Jr. (Rebeca), Crystal Carpenter Rhodes (Jim), Lauren Carpenter White (Jose Pena) and Sara Hess; his grandchildren, Isabella, Maryellie, Kinley, Ty, Reed, Riley, Lorenzo, Joshua, Indeka, and Alize; his sisters, Janet Carpenter Sampson (Bob) and Sammie Carpenter Bostrom (Stan Foster), along with many beloved aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends from near and far.

Wayne was predeceased by his father, Sam Avery Carpenter, his wife, Shelly Carpenter, sister, Patricia Carpenter Hicks, his grandparents, Richard and Vickie Horney, and William and Bertie Carpenter.

Wayne served proudly in the Army 101st Airborne Division, completing two tours in Vietnam, earning the Bronze Star along with several other medals.

Visitation will be held at Reins Sturdivant Funeral Home in Newland, NC, on Friday, September 17, 5-7 p.m. and Saturday, 10 - 10:45 a.m. Funeral service with military honors detail will be held at Reins Sturdivant on Saturday, September 18, 11 a.m. with Pastor Wayne Dugger officiating, followed by graveside service at Johnson Cemetery, Crossnore, NC.

Sam married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
John William Carpenter, 38, died January 1, 1936 at Altamont, North Carolina. He was born March 1, 1897 in Avery County, North Carolina and was the son of Lafayette Carpenter and Nancy Pendley Carpenter.

He was known by his middle name of William and was also called Willie in his younger years. In later years, he was called Will.

Will Carpenter married Berta (Bertie) Stamey, daughter of Charlie Theron Stamey and Susan McKinney Stamey on June 9, 1922 in Newland, North Carolina.

Will and Bertie had five known children:

Edna Lee Carpenter (1923-2002)
William Arnold Carpenter (1925-)
Sam Avery Carpenter (1928-1994)
Nancy Sue Carpenter (1932-1980)
Deveta Ruth Carpenter (1935-1942)

Will was buried at Pisgah UM Church Cemetery on January 3, 1936. He is (per a January 29, 2008 cemetery census) buried beside his sister, Mamie Ada Carpenter. His daughter, Deveta Ruth, who was called Ruth, is buried beside her father.

John married Bertie Carolyn Stamey on 9 Jun 1922 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Bertie (daughter of Charles Thison Stamey and Susan McKinney) was born on 19 May 1906 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 15 Aug 1991 in McDowell County, , , North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Richard married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lafayette married Nancy Pendley. Nancy was born on 27 Apr 1871 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charles married Susan McKinney about 1900 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. Susan (daughter of Tilman McKinney and Caroline Sparks) was born on 25 Jan 1875 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 2 Feb 1934 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Harrison married Ethel Smith on 20 Jun 1908 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Ethel was born on 23 Apr 1885 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 18 Aug 1965 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]