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Edith Carper Obituary

Edith Dawn (Donnie) Carper, 68, of New Castle, went to be with the Lord Friday, November 6, 2009. She is preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Bernice Bostic and brother, Larry Bostic. She is survived by husband, Steve Carper Sr.; son and daughter-in-law, Steve Carper Jr. and wife, Donna; daughter and son-in-law, Melissa Wrenn and husband, Tim; son and daughter-in-law, Bobby Carper and wife, Michelle; daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn Harless and husband, Joseph; grandchildren, Jesse Carper, Zachary and Brandon Carper, and Josie and Hannah Harless; sister and brother-in-law, Judy Craft and husband, Lloyd; sister, Dianne Garman; special friends Bonnie Carper and Larry Waldron; many special nieces and nephews; and a special companion, Willie. A special thanks to Medi-Home Health & Hospice and to Ellen Fisher. Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. Monday, November 9, 2009 at Huffman Memorial Park, with Pastor Ernie Johnson officiating. The family will receive friends Sunday, November 8, 2009 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Paitsel Funeral Home. Arrangements by Paitsel Funeral Home. www.paitselfhm.com.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Nov. 8 to Nov. 9, 2009.

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November 11, 2009

Steve and family, our prayers surround you in the loss of Donnie. May your memories of your life with her sustain you and the children. Bobby Webb and family.

November 9, 2009

Steve and family,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Donnie. I worked with her at Medeco and enjoyed that very much. She was special to many people and will be missed very much.
God Bless
Teddy Lee

Lorrie Dudding-Scott

November 9, 2009

Bobby and Stevie,
I am sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. Hold onto the memories and she will always be with you. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.

November 9, 2009

My deepest sympathy to each of you in the loss of Donnie.
Years go by and we do not have contact but the bond of family and friends live in our hearts through our Lord.
May God Bless each one in your time of sorrow and find comfort in His love.
Loretta Arthur Vidito

Judy Doughty (Davis)

November 9, 2009

Stevie & Melissa,
Sorry to hear about your loss. Thoughts and prayers go out to you and your families. Just remember she is one of Gods angels now and she is watching over you and your family.

November 9, 2009

Stevie, Donna and Jesse,
We are so sorry for the loss of your mother. Your family are in our thoughts and prayers. If you need anything, we are a phone call away.

Love
Dennis and Sue Vandergrift

Jackie Spangler

November 9, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Tom Turner

November 8, 2009

Steve always sorry to hear of one losing a spouse have not seen you in years but think of you often when I pass the water plant I will be praying for you and your family

Michael Epperly

November 8, 2009

Bobby, I'm so sorry to here about your mothers passing. I know your hurting inside but, look to family and friends to help you. Always look back at the good times you had with your mother, and remember nothing is ever gone for good as long as you keep them in your heart. You have been a good friend and co-worker so if you ever need to talk just call me. Your friend Mike.

Randy & Donna Brubaker

November 8, 2009

Steve and Jesse,

We were so sorry to hear of the passing of Mrs. Carper. Please know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this time.

November 8, 2009

Steve and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. She is no longer suffering, thanks to God's will.
May God bless you all.
David Lugar and family.

Mark & Joyce Pendleton

November 8, 2009

Praying for all of your Family.

Anita Davis-Monk

November 8, 2009

Stevie, Jr., your visit with my Dad at the hospital earlier this year was so touching as we talked about the love of the Lord. I pray that you hold tight to those same thoughts and know that your Mom is in a better place and pain free. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

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