William Carpenter

William married Elizabeth "Betsy" Wilson on 15 Nov 1831 in Burke County, , , North Carolina. Elizabeth was born about 1803 in Burke County, , , North Carolina; died on 21 Jul 1886 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; was buried in Carpenter Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jacob married Rachel Eveline Pyatt about 1854 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. Rachel (daughter of Joseph Pyatt and Jane Brooks) was born on 8 Jan 1835 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 7 Jan 1926 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Jacob Carpenter Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sophia married George H. Stamey on 1 Dec 1859 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina. George (son of Ephraim Alexander Stamey and Nancy Howard) was born on 24 May 1838 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina; died on 21 Apr 1912 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lydia married Emsley Isaacs about 1869 in North Carolina, , , . Emsley (son of Emsley Isaacs and Jane Aldridge) was born on 5 May 1848 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 16 Jul 1920 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Cornelia Jane Barlow about 1882 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. Cornelia was born about 1875 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Mary Jane L. Isaacs about 1892 in North Carolina, , , . Mary was born on 1 Dec 1872 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 18 May 1957 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Stamey Town Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Surelda Clark about 1892 in North Carolina, , , . Surelda was born about 1871 in Burke County, , , North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Bessie married Jasper Hayden Vance about 1930 in North Carolina, , , . Jasper (son of Marion Vance and Alice Wise) was born on 29 Sep 1903 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 26 Jun 1984 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Stamey Town Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Vida Carpenter, age 88, of Stamey Branch, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019, at her home. A native of Avery County, she was a daughter of the late Jasper and Bessie Stamey Vance. Mrs. Carpenter was also preceded in death by her grandparents, including her very special "Granny" Jane Stamey; as well as her sisters: Selma, Sue and Georgia. Mrs. Carpenter was a faithful and active member of Stamey Town Baptist Church, where she served as the Adult Choir Director, Youth Choir Director, WMU Director and other positions in the church.

Fulfilling her life's purpose, Mrs. Carpenter was devoted witness. It never mattered where she was or who she was with, she was always eager to share the word of the Lord. Mrs. Carpenter also loved to sing and often sang with The Trio, as well as her family, who would always be in matching outfits, and her voice could frequently be heard over the airwaves of WTOE radio. She also wrote for The Avery Journal's Stamey Town Community News for many years, making a name for herself through the sharing of local news and prayer requests.

Mrs. Carpenter is survived by her loving Husband of 71 years: Mason Carpenter; Daughters: Katrina Cook and husband, Sam, of Spruce Pine, Masona Buchanan and husband, Eddie, of Spruce Pine, and Robbin Cassida and husband, Dale, of Drexel; Grandchildren: Dené Allen and husband, Adam, B.J. Buchanan, Jennifer Gibson and husband, Israel, and Marcia Hoilman; Great grandchildren: Dakota Hoilman, Jacob Hoilman and Wyatt Allen; and Siblings: Ted Vance, Hayden Vance and wife, Rosalie, Douglas Vance and wife, Pat, Joe Vance and wife, Linda, and Brenda Clements and husband, Don. Many nieces, nephews, and extended family members also survive.

Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 22, at Stamey Town Baptist Church. Rev. Steve Williams and Rev. Bill McGuire officiated. The family will receive friends from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. prior to the services at the church. Private burial will be at the Stamey Town Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family would like to say a special thank you to Mrs. Carpenter's caregiver, Betty Weathers, and to the Hospice of the Blue Ridge for all their care and compassion.

Vida married Mason Carpenter on 24 Nov 1947 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Mason (son of Robert Carpenter and Eva Calloway) was born on 4 May 1928 in Burke County, , , North Carolina; died on 12 Jan 2020 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Stamey Town Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]