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Gospel singer Micah Stampley’s daughter dies at 15

Mary Stampley, the 15-year-old daughter of Micah and Heidi Stampley, died Tuesday.
By Shelia Poole
Oct 22, 2019

The daughter of gospel recording artist and songwriter Micah Stampley has died at age 15.

Mary Stampley  died Tuesday after a seizure. No other information was available about her health history.

The singer, who has been nominated for several Dove and Stellar Awards, lives in Fayetteville. He and his wife, Heidi, own Orleans Brews and Beignets.

Stampley’s 2005 debut CD, “The Songbook of Micah,” debuted at No. 3 and included hits like “War Cry” and “Take My Life.”

Arrangements are pending.

“Please keep their family in your prayers and respect their privacy as they deal with this traumatic event,” according to a release by spokesman David Robinson.

About the Author

Shelia has worked at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution for more than 30 years. Previously, she worked at The Lexington Herald-Leader and The Louisville Defender. Her beat is a bit of a mixed bag that includes religion and spirituality, culture and trends, race and aging. She earned degrees from Spelman College and Northwestern University.

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