Obituaries

Elizabeth Hunter

BAKERSVILLE, N.C. — Elizabeth often referred to her elder mentors as “big trees.” These were the treasured people who nourished and supported her in her work and in her understanding of the world.

Hazel Phillips

PLUMTREE, N.C. — Hazel Hughes Phillips, age 87, of Plumtree, went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, March 22nd, 2022 at Blue Ridge Regional Hospital.  A native of Carter County, TN she was the daughter of the late Farrell and Lottie Hughes.

Jeffery Dale

SPRUCE PINE, N.C. — Jeffery “Jeff” Dale, 66, of Spruce Pine, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, March 13, 2022, at his residence. He was born in Yancey County on June 24, 1955, to the late Sam Dale and Ruth Biddix Dale. Jeff worked at Coats America in shipping.

Luther Stamey

SPRUCE PINE, N.C. — Luther Stamey, age 70, of Rockledge Road in Spruce Pine, the Swiss Pine Lake community, passed away Sunday, March 13, 2022, at his home. Born on August 28, 1951, in Mitchell County, he was the son of the late Ira and Belle Mace Stamey.

Jane Peiser

PENLAND, N.C. — Jane Goslin Peiser passed away at her home in Penland, NC on February 23, 2022, after a short illness. She was 89. Jane was born October 12, 1932 to Marian and Willard E. Goslin in St. Louis Missouri.

David R. Schultz

SPRUCE PINE, N.C. — David Ross Schultz, Jr. age 52 of Reservoir Road in Spruce Pine died unexpectedly Sunday March 6, 2022, at his residence.  Born in Geneva, IL he was a son of the late David, Sr. and Anne Lindbergh Schultz.

Marvin Wiseman

SPRUCE PINE, N.C.— Marvin Douglas Wiseman, age 82, passed away Monday, February 14, 2022, at his home. He wanted everyone to know that even though he died peacefully, he wasn’t done with the list of projects he always had going so there may have been some kicking and screaming.

Doris Thompson

LINVILLE FALLS, N.C. — Doris Franklin Thompson of Linville Falls died Sunday, March 6th, 2022, at her home after a long illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. James Thompson Known as “Dodie” by her friends and family, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Emma Franklin.

Maria Silver

SPRUCE PINE, N.C. — Maria Leimeister Silver, age 91, of Lower Hanging Rock Road in Spruce Pine, passed away Monday, February 21, 2022, at her home. Born on September 8, 1930, in Germany, she was the daughter of the late Christian and Anna Leimeister.

Florian Street

BAKERSVILLE, N.C. — Florian Ray Street, 49 years old, devoted father of three sons, got his wings in his sleep the early morning of Wednesday March 2nd, after a courageous battle with cancer.