Carter Funeral Home

10/10/2026

10/10/2026

Planning for death is a thoughtful and considerate act that can significantly ease the burden on your family during a difficult time. Here is a list of ten things to help everyone be prepared.
1-Create essential legal documents: will, power of attorney, healthcare directives
2-Review and update beneficiary designations regularly
3-Organize important documents and account information
4-Plan and potentially pre-pay for funeral arrangements
5-Discuss end-of-life wishes with family members
6-Consider long-term care insurance and financial planning
7-Write a letter of instruction with key details and passwords
8-Make a plan for sentimental items and business assets
9-Share your values and life reflections with loved ones
10-Consult with legal and financial professionals for proper ex*****on
Remember, planning ahead shows love and consideration for your family's future well-being.

10/08/2026

Visit our new selection of headstones and markers.

We offer a complete range of services, from custom design, selection, sand-blasting, etching.

10/06/2026

When well-meaning friends inquire about your well-being, there may not be a satisfactory response. Uttering "I'm fine" becomes a hollow falsehood, as only those who have shared a similar experience truly understand. While others may lack awareness, they are not unkind; they simply haven't encountered the profound changes that can reshape one's very being. Instead, offer a gentle smile, affirm your well-being, and show interest in their lives, recognizing that this exchange is a part of the grieving and healing process.

10/05/2026

With heartfelt sympathy and sincere condolences, we announce the peaceful transition of Ms. Willie Ruth Pearison of Midway, Alabama.

Ms. Pearison transitioned into eternity on Monday, September 28, 2026, at the age of 78.

The Farewell Life Celebration will be held Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 11:00am from the sanctuary of the Shiloh AME Church, 45 Dry Creek Road, Clayton, AL.

Interment will follow in the Shiloh AME Church Cemetery.

The caring Staff of Carter Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the End-of-Life Care of the late Ms. Willie Ruth Pearison.

It is our prayer that God's grace, comfort, and peace will continue to keep her family during this difficult time.

Condolences to the family can be made on the long-term official memorial website at the link below

https://www.rememberobits.com/obituaries/carter-funeral-home/willie-ruth-pearison-obituary

10/03/2026

"When it comes to death, we know that laughter and tears are pretty much the same thing."

- Sherman Alexie, The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian

10/03/2026

You may be spending a lot of time feeling guilty trying to remember the last time you saw your loved one or told them how you felt. It's time to free yourself of that burden. Simply remember the love that was there. Those details do not augment or diminish that special relationship.

09/28/2026

With heartfelt sympathy and sincere condolences, we announce the peaceful transition of Mrs. Tinnie Bell Harris Glaze of Union Springs, AL.

Mrs. Glaze transitioned into eternity on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at the age of 91.

The Commemoration of Life will begin with a public visitation, Friday,
October 2, 2026, from 2:00pm until 6:00pm at Carter Funeral Home.

The Farewell Life Celebration will be held Saturday, October 3, 2026, at 11:00am from the sanctuary of the Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 3431 Lee Loop Rd., Union Springs, AL.

Interment will follow in the Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery.

The caring Staff of Carter Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the End-of-Life Care of the late Mrs. Tinnie Bell Harris Glaze.

It is our prayer that God's grace, comfort, and peace will continue to keep her family during this difficult time.
https://www.rememberobits.com/obituaries/carter-funeral-home/tinnie-bell-harris-glaze-obituary