of Pyatt, AR
April 21, 1922 - March 11, 2023
Long-time Marion County resident Dr. Oran M. Carter died Saturday, March 11, 2023 at the age of 100.
Born April 21, 1922 in Stone County, AR, Carter was the oldest son of Fannie Mae Jones-Guffey and Naud Carter of Parma. Following graduation from Mountain View High School, Carter joined the Army Air Corp, where he first served as an airplane mechanic and then as a flight engineer for the B-24 bomber during World War II. In April of 1946 he married Lucille Jenkins and enrolled in the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. After completion of the pre-dental program in Fayetteville, he graduated from the University of Missouri School of Dentistry in Kansas City as one of only two students from Arkansas to be accepted into the dental program for the year.
The Carters moved to Yellville in 1953, where he practiced dentistry for more than 40 years. In 1965 the Carters established Tar Kiln Ranch near Pyatt, which they operated together until the passing of Lucille in 2012.
Carter was an active participant in his community from an early age, beginning as a Sunday School teacher at 12-years-old. After moving to Marion County, he served as a member of the Yellville City Council, Yellville-Summit Schools Board of Directors, Yellville Volunteer Fire Department, Marion County Hospital Board, Farm Bureau Board of Directors, Bank of Yellville Board of Directors, the Yellville Methodist Church Choir, Masons, Lions Club, Arkansas Cattlemen's Association, Arkansas Dental Association, the Jordan Milam Chapter Sons of the American Revolution, Marion County Board of Health (advisor) and many others.
Carter was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Lucille, his parents, four sisters and two brothers.
He is survived by son, Kenford Oran (Lisa) Carter and daughter, Marcy (John) Lovick; grandchildren, Nicholas A. Carter, Kendra (Josh) Rogers, Rob (Dena) Lovick and Tim (Francie) Lovick; great-grandchildren, Caleb Denton and Samuel Oran Rogers, Megan (Chris), Sydney and Peyton Lovick and great-great-grandchildren, Holden and Cade Galletti. He is also survived by three brothers, Dale Carter of Mountain View, Odell (Billie) Carter of Star City and Noble (Brenda) Carter of Lane, KS as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be 6:00-8:00 pm Monday, March 20, 2023 at Roller-Burns Funeral Home in Yellville.
Funeral service will be 2:00 pm Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at Roller-Burns Funeral Home Chapel with pastors James Foster and Roger Rogers officiating.
Interment will follow at Layton Cemetery
Pallbearers will be Nicholas Carter, John Carter, Roger Rogers, Josh Rogers, Wesley Shipman and Steve Copeland.
Honorary pallbearers will be Yellville Volunteer Fire Department, Good Samaritan staff, Dr. Shawn Bogle, Dr. Scott Ferguson, John H. Lovick, Dale Carter, Odell Carter, Noble Carter, his nieces and his nephews.
Memorials may be made to Yellville Volunteer Fire Department, PO Box 224, Yellville, AR 72687
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29 Condolence(s)
Jeff and Tammy Piotrowski
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Kenford, Lisa, and all the family, we are so sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad, Mr. Carter. I have really enjoyed his stories and conversation over the years. If we can help you in anyway let us know ok. He will be missed.
Lesley DiSalvo
Sunday, March 26, 2023
Dear Marcy,
Our sincere condolences on the loss of your Father, what a wonderful man he must have been.
Tom and Lesley
Mary Anthony Startz
Thursday, March 23, 2023
Dear Marcy,
What a beautiful tribute to read. He must have been a wonderful person and father and I know you will miss him. Prayers all around.
Anthony
Marcy Carter Adams
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
My condolences. Sending my thoughts and prayers to the Carter family.
Darla Jones
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Dear Mrs. Carter-Lovick,
On behalf of Tejas Chapter, NSDAR, in Houston, TX, I would like to extend our love and prayers, as well as our sincerest sympathy to you and your family.
In Christ's Love,
Darla Jones, Chapter Chaplain
Linda Belota
Monday, March 20, 2023
I want to extend my deepest sympathies to you on the loss of your father. Please know that Icwill be holding you and your family in
My thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Linda Gafford Belota
Robin Babb Akin
Monday, March 20, 2023
God Bless you and the entire Family.
Robin
Van Beauduy
Monday, March 20, 2023
Your Daddy had a wonderful long life. I know you will miss him dearly. You and your family are in my prayers. â¤ï¸
Cynthia Vaughan, Vice Regent, Martha Jefferson Randolph Chapter
Monday, March 20, 2023
Marcy and Family, it is with deepest sympathy that I send my love and prayers for you and your family as you mourn the passing of your father. Having lost mine many years ago, I still miss him every day, but am greatly comforted by the knowledge that we will be together again in eternity. Blessings and peace be upon you as you grieve your loss.
Kimberly Roe Yuhasz
Monday, March 20, 2023
On behalf of Quanah Parker Chapter, DAR, Mansfield, Texas our prayers and condolences are with you and family.
May GOD and HIS Angels wrap their wings around you and your family giving you all comfort, courage, hope, joy, love, peace, understanding and strength in the days to come. These things we ask in your name and Jesus name. By the power and blood of Jesus Christ your will be done.
Thank you Father.
Thank you Jesus.
Amen
Kimberly Roe Yuhasz
Chapter Chaplain
Quanah Parker Chapter
Jane Thomas
Monday, March 20, 2023
The James Tull Chapter, NSDAR send our heartfelt prayers and condolences to Marcy Carter-Lovick and family. The flood of memories become treasure’s forever.
Semper Fi,
Jane Thomas
Susan Lovell Cook
Monday, March 20, 2023
The members of the Fort Graham Chapter NSDAR are saddened by the loss of Marcy Carter Lovick’s father, Oran Carter. We send our love and prayers to Marcy, her siblings, all of their extended family, and his beloved community of Yellville. We are assured that “Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.†Matthew 5:4.
Ann McDougal
Monday, March 20, 2023
So sorry for losing your last parent, MS Lovick. Prayers and warm hugs! Ann McDougal, Honorary Regent Martha Jefferson Randolph NSDAR
Darla Lockman
Monday, March 20, 2023
Marcy...
I know how much a Dad means to us. My condolences and hugs to you and your family.
Nancy Anthis
Monday, March 20, 2023
On behalf of Eagle Mountain Chapter, DAR, Azle, Texas, our prayers and condolences are with Marcy Carter Lovick and the family of Oran Carter. May God's Blessings be upon you all during this time.
Brooke Scarbrough
Monday, March 20, 2023
Marcy,
I know how much you loved your daddy and I know you have wonderful memories over the years. May you find peace in the coming days through memories shared. We are thinking of you, John and your family during these difficult days.
Barbara wagner
Monday, March 20, 2023
What a wonderful life he led. He was a great dentist and a very humble man.
Rowena Hayes
Sunday, March 19, 2023
Don and I will continue to keep you and your family in our prayers
Peggy Jones
Sunday, March 19, 2023
My sincere condolences to Marcy and the family. I remember discussing him frequently through the years. Truly a likec
Harriet Helm
Sunday, March 19, 2023
My sincere condolences. Love and prayers for all who loved him â¤ï¸ðŸ™
Vicki McComack
Sunday, March 19, 2023
Prayers for the family as they go through the mournful task of laying him to rest. May they be comforted by the hand of God.
Rob & Dena Lovick
Sunday, March 19, 2023
Dr. Carter was a fantastic human being. Always smiling and gracious to my memory. We were blessed to meet and know him. God speed Dr. Carter. Deepest sympathy to all.
Judith R. Bearden
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Please accept our deepest sympathy. Regretfully, we will be unable to convey our condolences in person.
Judith and Larry
John and Kathie Brandon
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Sad to hear that Kenford's dad has died. Love and prayers to all of you.
Linda Young
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I have wonderful memories of Dr. Carter, and I know my parents thought the world of him.
Mike and Donna (Benton) Treat
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Kenford and Lisa and all the family
So sorry to here about your dad. Prayers to all of the family at this sorrowful time. May God give you all peace and comfort at this time.
Kenneth Jefferson
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Dr Carter was my first dentist. I was 16 and had 3 cavities on each side. He said we will fix 3 today and the rest later.
I returned about 20 years later to remove 2 wisdom teeth. Cost $30 total.
Dr Carter was the gentlest dentist I ever went to.
RIP Doc.
Lou Annis Kelley
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
My condolences to the family.
James and Tracie Gilliland
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Our condolences, y'all are in our thoughts and prayers.