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Amanda L. Carothers April 8, 1948 - Nov. 22, 2014 SOUTH BEND - Amanda L. Carothers was born on April 8, 1948, to the union of Clinton and Fannie (Bond) Martin in Brownsville, Tennessee. She accepted Christ at an early age at Woodlawn Missionary Baptist Church in Brownsville, TN. Amanda received her formal education in Brownsville, Tennessee, graduating from Carver High School in 1966. She later relocated to South Bend, Indiana, where she was employed with the Kroger company for many years. She received her Associate degree in Early Childhood Education from Indiana University at South Bend and later worked with the Elkhart Community School Corporation until her retirement. Amanda was currently a member of Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church where she served as President of the Usher Board. She also worked with the Senior Citizens Ministry and held several positions at Macedonia. Her passion was always to serve and help others. During her spare time, she volunteered at Washington High School with the Girlfriends group and was designated as an Honorary Girlfriends member. On Saturday, November 22, 2014, Amanda entered into her eternal life. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clinton Martin Sr. and Fannie Mae Martin; brother, Clinton Martin Jr.; and sisters, Sallie Morton and Vestine Scruggs. She leaves to cherish her memories her husband, Ashley Carothers; son, Michael (Kristi) Smith of South Bend, IN; stepdaughters, Gayle Jones of Indianapolis, IN, and Stacey Miller of Akron, Ohio; two step-grandchildren; sisters, Lois (Roe) Bobo of Cedar Hill, TX, Dorothy (Willie) Manning, Sheila (Tony) Vardiman of San Antonio, TX, Teresa (Thomas) Phillips of South Bend, IN; brothers, Harold Martin of Milwaukee, WI, Aaron (Billie) Martin of Lexington, KY, Donald Martin and Wayne Dion Martin of South Bend, IN, Tyrone (Melanie) Martin of Dallas, TX; dear friends, Mama Corine Ross and Maxine (Alex) Williamson of South Bend, IN; and a host of nieces, great-nieces, nephews, great-nephews, cousins and friends. Services for Amanda Carothers will be held on Saturday, November 29, 2014, in Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, 1862 N. Olive Street, South Bend, Indiana. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. and funeral service at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Highland Cemetery. Sign her guestbook at www.clarkoneal.com. the Clark-O'Neal Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

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Published by Carlsbad Current-Argus on Nov. 26, 2014.

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Sharon Hurt

November 21, 2024

Gone but never forgotten, with loving memories!

Sharon Hurt

November 19, 2023

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

JOE DUKE SR

November 19, 2023

To Ashley and the Carothers Family, I pray that God has given you all peace and had comfort you all during you moment's of sorrow. Amanda has been missed, but never forgotten. Love you all. GOD-BLESS

JOE E DUKE SR

November 20, 2022

Ashley, you are never alone. I am praying for you and your Family. May God continue to bless you in your time of sorrow. Hang in there brother.

Sharon B Hurt

November 19, 2022

When someone near and dear to us is in Heaven. A little bit of Heaven is in our home and lives too. The person living close in our heart never leaves us, they reside on the kindness they shared with us and the love they shared with us. You will always be remembered, Friend!!!

Stephanie Smith

December 8, 2014

Grief can be so hard during the holidays, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one this holiday season.

Patricia Bailey

December 8, 2014

My continued prayers are with Amanda's entire family. May God comfort you and cover you with his blessings as you grieve.

Arlene Watson

December 7, 2014

To the Martin family We are so sorry for your loss. I lived next door to Mr. and Mrs. Martin for 23 years, so I came to know and love all the Martin family. May you all find comfort in her memory. In Jesus name we pray.

Yitz Liker

December 6, 2014

My condolences to the entire extended family on your loss. Amanda was taken way too early. I worked with Amanda at H&R Block for the last nine years and consider myself lucky to have known her. May your family find comfort in her memory.

Erma Harwell, Shaw

December 6, 2014

May God bless you in the time of bereavement. My prayers are with you.

tony fennessee

December 6, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

December 2, 2014

My condolences to the family,may God give comfort and strength in your time of bereavement.From Dorothy M.Ellis

Judi, Alayna, & Al,II Brooks & Children

December 2, 2014

Ashley & girls, Mike & Kristi: May you be blessed during this time. We are sorry for your loss. You guys are in our prayers.

William & Sandra Coldmon

November 30, 2014

Grief is always the hardest during the holiday season but you have a special angel watching over you and your loved ones

William & Sandra Coldmon

November 30, 2014

Grief can be so hard during the holidays, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one this holiday season.

Michael Kevin Webbie Warnsley

November 29, 2014

To my long time friends The Martin family Just God don't make mistakes, May he keep your family Encouraged.

Deborah Anderson

November 29, 2014

Teresa and family. Our prayers are with you and the family. May God be with you in your time of bereavement. The lord never puts more on us than we can handle. Be blessed. Love cuz, James, Deborah (Minor) Jacinta and Davian Anderson. Love you all.

Patricia Byrd

November 29, 2014

I am praying for Amanda's family.

Vanessa Hill

November 29, 2014

Michael, (Kristi) Teresa & the entire Carothers-Martin Family
May God bless & comfort you all, Mandy will be truly missed.

NONA THOMAS

November 29, 2014

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU AS YOUR GOIN THRU THIS YOUR TIME OF LOSS MAY SISTER WAS A WONDERFUL PERSON SHE WILL GREATLY MISS LOVE SIS NONA THOMAS

November 29, 2014

Mike, Kristi, Teresa and Ashley
Are prayers are with you all. God will take care of you all.

Deb and Amber Riley

Billy Jones, Sr.

November 29, 2014

To the Carothers and Martin Families, I offer my deepest condolences on the passing of Amanda. She was a real friend Who loved to encourage others. For so long I thought of her as a sister and will miss her very much. Amanda RIP.

Annie and Melvin Jarrett

November 28, 2014

To Teresa and the entire Martin family, I am deeply sorry for the lost of your sister Amanda Carothers. I am praying for God speed for your family

Benjamin L. Nicks

November 28, 2014

My sincere condolenses to the family of Amanda L. Carothers. Take comfort in knowing God has welcomed home an angel.

Denise McGhee-Hoskin

November 28, 2014

Sheila my deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. May God give you the comfort and peace that you seek and may the soul of you dear Sister rest in peace..

Beverly Perry & Family

November 28, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Janice Austin

November 28, 2014

Teresa, Ashley and the entire family. Please know that my prayers are with you as you as you mourn the loss of Amanda. Weeping may endure but joy will come. Be encouraged.

Mamie Okeke

November 28, 2014

My very deep sympathy on the loss of your loved one. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. God bless you all.
Mamie Okeke.

Leslie Villtora

November 28, 2014

My sympathies on your loss go out to all Amanda's family and friends. I worked with Amanda at H & R Block for six years. She was a truly honest and dignified woman and an inspiration to me. She will be very much missed at our office.

Jewell Sistrunk

November 28, 2014

Teresa, take comfort in family and so many friends. Let the memories of your sister and best friend circle your world with joy. Tears will soon stop falling down your face, but will forever fall down your heart. Jewell , class of "69

Rosie Miller

November 28, 2014

My prayers are with the family at this time. God is the greatest power.

Joe E. Duke Sr.

November 28, 2014

Ashley and the Carothers family, you have my deepest condolences for the lost of your love one.May God give you the faith and strength to carry on.Your family will be in my prayers.

November 28, 2014

To the Martin and Carothers family, so sorry for your loss. May God keep and bless you all.. Vernon and Sandra Jones

Jennifer Niezgodzki

November 27, 2014

Micheal and Cristy my deepest sympathy goes out to the both of you and to Ashley too. I also send sympathy to all of Amanda's brothers and sisters, I have had the pleasure of working with Amanda at H & R Block for all her 15 years of service. She was a very nice and caring person. I had the pleasure of meeting many of her family members and church members too. She will be deeply missed by me. I loved her.

Reginald&Earnestine Howard

November 27, 2014

To the Amanda L.Carothers family,
during this period of sorrow our
thoughs and prayers are with you.

Lollie Mann

November 27, 2014

To the Martin Children, May God keep you during this difficult time and days to come. Rest in Peace, Amanda. Lollie Lee Mann &Family. Brownsville, Tn

Connie Moore

November 27, 2014

Teresa, Mike, and Kristi I am remembering you in my prayers during this very difficult grieving period.

November 27, 2014

Very sorry for your family loss, prayers are with you.

Jeanie Woods

November 27, 2014

Please accept my condolences on the passing of your Ms. Amanda. It was an honor to have known such a great person and I will truly miss her standing at the back of the church on her post. May God embrace you in comfort during this difficult time.

November 27, 2014

Please accept my condolences on the passing of your Ms. Amanda. It was an honor to have known such a great person and I will truly miss her standing at the back of the church on her post when I visit. May God embrace you in comfort during this difficult time.

Min. Dennis Patton & Family

November 26, 2014

Carothers & Micheal Family, We are sorry for your loss. We are praying that the heavenly Father strengthen you each moment as the day goes by. Her smile was pleasant that went along with her friendliness and will truly be missed. May God continue to bless you all.

Susie Franklin Chandler

November 26, 2014

Ashley: May God bless and strengthen you at this difficult time.

Kathy Bingham

November 26, 2014

My sincere condolences to the Martin and Carothers families. Mandy is a sweet soul who is greatly missed. In this most difficult time please remember that even if and when we don't understand, God has a plan and He works all things to the good for those who love Him and are called according to His purpose. I pray God gives you His comfort and strength in the difficult days ahead.

Michael McKinnies

November 26, 2014

To Amanda's family: I just recently had the pleasure of meeting Amanda. I recognized in her a wonderful spirit, a spirit of love, kindness, generosity and deep concern for all humanity. I am saddened that I couldn't get to know her better in this life but there will be plenty of time in the hereafter. God Bless and keep you in Jesus name. Pastor Michael McKinnies Christ Temple Church South Bend.

Lonnie and Charlotte Taylor

November 26, 2014

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. We are praying for the family.

Lonnie and Charlotte Taylor

November 26, 2014

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. Praying for the family .

RHONDA EDWARDS

November 26, 2014

My Sincere Sympathies to the Carothers family and friends. May God Bless you with comfort and strength.At this difficult time.

Rhonda Horton

November 26, 2014

May God Bless and Keep you, The Martin Family in His loving arms. Earth has no sorrow that Heaven can not heal. Love you all.
Antonio and Rhonda (Jarrett) Horton

November 26, 2014

With Deepest Sympathy to Teresa, Michael, Kristi, Ashley and the rest of your family members. Although it's hard to put in words what hearts would like to say. Our hearts are with you in your sorrow and in celebration of the life that Mandy lived. She will be missed, in the physical, but she will always remain in our hearts forever. Much Love, James and Sharon Hurt and Family

Pamela Howard

November 26, 2014

To the Martin/Carothers Family: We send our love and prayers. May the grace and peace of God be upon each of you. Amanda was truly a blessing to us. I will always cherish the memories of her kindness towards others, always giving and caring. Love and blessings to you all.
Earl,Pamela(Minor)Howard and Family

Dorothy Hawkins-Bond

November 26, 2014

Teresa, May God bless you and your family in this time of transition of your sister.

Whitney Hogan

November 26, 2014

My condolences to the family and friends of Amanda Carothers. Amanda will truly be missed. Her encouraging words and smile. May God heal the broken hearts. Amen love the Lord and the word of God. So when you are down turn to God. He will give you strength to move forward. May God Bless you all,
Love Tim and Whitney Hogan and family.

Traci J Gammage

November 26, 2014

Truly will be missed.....the 'looks', the fussing, the laughs. Heaven has gained a true faithful angel of a 'door keeper'. Keep watch now over our 'seasoned Saints' there in Heaven. Love u Ms Amanda!

Deborah Stokes, DO

November 26, 2014

Condolences to the family and friends.

Reggie D

November 26, 2014

I had the honor of meeting you on a few occasions, it was my pleasure, God has added another Angel, to her family my blessings go out keep your head up and trust in God.

John Miller

November 26, 2014

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Sandra Brown-Pitts

November 25, 2014

My condolences to the family and friends of Amanda..I say goodbye to a longtime family friend...her memories will stay with us all, God bless you all..she always said hello to my "Tennessee" friend...You will be missed so much!!!

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