Jasper Hayden Vance

Jasper married Bessie L. Stamey about 1930 in North Carolina, , , . Bessie (daughter of John Wilson Stamey and Mary Jane L. Isaacs) was born on 26 Jun 1912 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 19 Oct 1932 in North Carolina, , , ; was buried in Stamey Town Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jasper married Carrie Ella Trivette about 1933 in North Carolina, , , . Carrie (daughter of Edgar Allen Trivette and Myra L. McGuire) was born on 15 Apr 1913 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 27 Oct 1971 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Stamey Town Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jasper married Bertha Ella Delinger on 17 Apr 1977 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Bertha (daughter of Finley Delinger and Lilley Stamey) was born on 30 Jul 1924 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 2 Sep 1990 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]

Georgia married Lacy Milton Prather on 30 Jan 1954 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Lacy (son of Chester Prather and Arizona Mallie "Zona" Carpenter) was born on 12 Jul 1929 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 5 Aug 2007 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Big Meadows Baptist Church Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Douglas McArthur Vance, 77, of Avery County went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 while at home, surrounded by his family watching the birds and his grandchildren play. He was born on Sept. 2, 1942, in Mitchell County, NC to the late Jasper Hayden Vance and Carrie Ella Trivett Vance. “Mac” was a 1961 graduate of Crossnore High School.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his Sisters: Verna Sue Vance, Vida Carpenter, Georgie Lee Prather and Selma Vance. He was also preceded in death by his Sister: Alice Vance; Sister: Thelma Vance and Brother: Daniel Vance, who died in infancy.

Doug leaves behind to cherish his memory in love, a large family: his Wife: Patsy F. Vance; and Children: Deborah and Robbie Vance of Stamey Branch and Curtis Vance of Nebo; his Grandchildren: Cassie Vance and Thomas Taylor Jr. of Land Harbor, Caitlyn Vance and husband John Klinedinst II of Moore, Okla., Ella Singleton and husband Josh Singleton of Linville, Curtis Vance Jr. and wife Abigail Vance of Newland, Zachary Vance, Macie Vance and Autumn Vance; and his Great-grandchildren: Conner Brewer, Abby Brewer, Hadley Klinedinst, Emmaline Singleton, Ethan Singleton, Karson Whitehead and Karter Vance. He is also survived by his three Brothers and Sister: Ted Vance of Morganton, Hayden Vance of Stamey Branch, Joe Vance of Morganton, and Brenda Clements of Rutherford College, NC, as well as extended Family: Harriet Coffee of Charlotte, Lisa Miller of Valdese, and numerous Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, and close loved ones of the Vance Family.

In his early life Douglas enjoyed listening to music, watching and playing various sports and helping his parents on the farm. He met the love of his life and married her on May 16, 1964. Together Doug and Patsy built a strong and close family that Douglas dedicated his life to supporting. He retired from carpentry in 2002 when he was 60 years old and since enjoyed playing with his dog Caesar, watching birds, old western movies and preaching, listening to bluegrass and gospel music, playing with his great grandchildren and enjoying his time with his siblings.

He will be remembered by many members of the community as a loving and kind man that loved his Lord our Savior and his family.

Visitation was held from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 21, 2020, at Stamey Town Missionary Baptist Church followed by Funeral Services and graveside rights at Stamey Town Community Cemetery in the Stamey Branch Community, with Rev. Russel Hoilman & Rev. Tommy Carver officiating. Special singing services will be done by Mac's Niece, Nikki Prather and Son, Curtis Vance with his church men’s choir group “The Guys” from Marion First Freewill Baptist. EJ of Piper Jones will be providing special musical services as well.

Douglas married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]