From rec.music.country.old-time:

I am sad to announce that Art Stamper passed away at 9:20 PM last night in the hospice ward of Norton Audubon Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky.

Art was up and around on Saturday, but did not wake up Sunday morning.
He was transported to the hospital in the afternoon and never regained
consciousness. His passing was quite peaceful. His wife Kay, his
daughter Jennifer, his sister Judy, my wife Ann and I were at his side
when he passed.

Details of the funeral have not been arranged at this point. There will be visitation both in the Louisville area, and in Hindman, Kentucky, where he was born. He will be buried in the family plot near Hindman.

We will all miss him.

Sincerely,
Harry Bickel