Obituaries

Elizabeth Hunter

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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.

Jeffery Dale

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SPRUCE PINE, N.C. — Jeffery “Jeff” Dale, 66, of Spruce Pine, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, March 13, 2022, at his residence.

Luther Stamey

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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.

Jane Peiser

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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.

Doris Thompson

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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.

Maria Silver

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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.

Florian Street

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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.