Mr. Thurman Carpenter age 93 of the
Altamont Community died Wednesday
In a Banner Elk Nursing Home after an
extended illness. He was a native of
Avery County and a son of the late
William and Julia Vance Carpenter.
Thurman was preceded in death by his
wife, Ada Carpenter.
Survivors are one son, James Harry
Carpenter of Newland, one brother
Dellie Carpenter of Jonas Ridge, NC,
one sister, Zoda Benfield of Rt. 3
Newland, NC, 9 grandchildren 18
great-grandchildren, 1 great- great-
grandchild, several nieces and
nephews.
Funeral services for Mr. Thurman
Carpenter were held at 2 p.m. Friday
at Big Meadows Baptist Church of
which he was the oldest member. The
Revs. James Beaver and Charles
McKinney officiated. Interment followed
in the church cemetery
Reins-Sturdivant was in charge of the
Arrangements
Avery Journal News
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James L. Simmons
Mr. Thurman Carpenter age 93 of the
Altamont Community died Wednesday
In a Banner Elk Nursing Home after an
extended illness. He was a native of
Avery County and a son of the late
William and Julia Vance Carpenter.
Thurman was preceded in death by his
wife, Ada Carpenter.
Survivors are one son, James Harry
Carpenter of Newland, one brother
Dellie Carpenter of Jonas Ridge, NC,
one sister, Zoda Benfield of Rt. 3
Newland, NC, 9 grandchildren 18
great-grandchildren, 1 great- great-
grandchild, several nieces and
nephews.
Funeral services for Mr. Thurman
Carpenter were held at 2 p.m. Friday
at Big Meadows Baptist Church of
which he was the oldest member. The
Revs. James Beaver and Charles
McKinney officiated. Interment followed
in the church cemetery
Reins-Sturdivant was in charge of the
Arrangements
Avery Journal News
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James L. Simmons
Family Members
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Joseph Newman Carpenter
1887–1966
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Tempie Louise Carpenter Ingram
1888–1982
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Goldman Cassey Carpenter
1890–1973
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Fannie Jane Carpenter Benfield
1892–1974
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Chelcie Luther Carpenter
1897–1967
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Robert Enloe Carpenter
1900–1984
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Arizona Mallie "Aunt Zonie" Carpenter Prather Shook
1901–1974
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Delano Roosevelt "Dellie" Carpenter
1905–1992
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Zoda Carpenter Benfield
1907–1991
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Edna Theresa Carpenter Stamey
1912–1949
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