DELMA CARTER, 73, of Salt Rock, W.Va., died Thursday, June 7, 2012. She was preceded in death by her loving husband William Eugene Carter on November 5, 2011. She was a member of Upper Smith Creek Baptist Church. She worked at Berryhill Garden and Craft. She was also preceded in death by her parents Roma and Catherine Ross; grandson Jacob Scott Walker; one sister Anna Belle Ross; and many other much loved family members who are now rejoicing with her in heaven. She is survived by their children Beverly Bailey (Mike) of Salt Rock, Randy (Vicki) Carter of New Vienna, Ohio, Rebecca Walker of Tennessee, Brian (Lisa) Carter of Branchland, W.Va., and Craig (Melissa) Carter of Huntington, W.Va.; nine grandsons, Jeremy and Brad Bailey, Christopher and Derrick Carter, Alexander Lacy, Tyler Carter, Sam Fox, Ben Walker and Luke Carter; five granddaughters, Courtney (Clay) Manning, Amanda and Victoria Fox, Katie Walker, and Hannah Carter; and several great-grandchildren, all of which treasured and loved her very much; sisters Fern (Jimmy) Childers, Arna (Val) Walls and Sharon (Gary) Rolfe; a host of friends and family; a very close friend, Almeda Purdue, by which she will be dearly and sadly missed; and her faithful and loving canine companions which she so deeply loved. Her smile and loving, caring heart brought much happiness to all who knew her. Visitation will be on Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Wallace Funeral Home in Barboursville, W.Va. Services will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, June 10, 2012, at Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville, with Reverend George Surgeon and Reverend Ron Donahoe officiating. Burial will follow in Ross Cemetery, Salt Rock.
