Martha Jean Carter (1955 – 2025)

Martha Jean Carter, 70, of Scottsville, Ky., passed away Saturday, June 28, 2025 at Hospice House in Bowling Green, Ky.  She fought a courageous battle against cancer twice and her strength, determination, the love for her family and Jesus was an inspiration to everyone.

She retired from the Allen County School system where she enjoyed her job serving the youth of our community.  She was a former employee of Dr. Joseph Zaydon after 33 years at the Dollar General Corporate office.  She was a loved member of iLive Church and a devoted wife of 48 years to her husband, Roger, and a wonderful mother to her two children.

She is survived by her husband, Roger Carter; one daughter: Shannon Carver and husband, Kevin; one brother, Harold Anderson and wife, Cynthia; four sisters: Wanda Ferrell and husband, Ron; Dianna McDaniel, Teresa Towe and Linda Walker; four grandchildren: Alex Stinson and husband, Caleb; Jasmine Carter, Brooklyn Carter and Kanan Carver; two great grandchildren: Brynlee Stinson and Parker Stinson; her best friend: Dreama Pinson; several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by one son, Josh Carter; one sister: Corana Preasmyer; one nephew: David Preasmyer and her parents: Harold B. Anderson Sr. and Mattie Louise Andrews Anderson.

Funeral service was 2 p.m. Tuesday at Goad Funeral Home with Kevin Carver, Harold Anderson and Ron Ferrell officiating and burial in Carter’s Tabernacle Cemetery.