Mr. Alphonse "Bus" Carter

Mr. Alphonse "Bus" Carter obituary, Murfreesboro, TN

Mr. Alphonse "Bus" Carter

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Alphonse Carter Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Peoples Undertaking Company, Inc. - McComb on Feb. 26, 2026.
Alphonse "Bus" Carter, 100, of Murfreesboro, TN, formerly of Magnolia, MS, departed this earthly life at the Veteran's Administration's Hospital in Murfreesboro, TN, on Saturday, February 21st, 2026, after a brief illness.

11:00am-12:00pm visitation Tuesday, March 3, 2026, New Jerusalem Baptist Church, Magnolia, MS. Service following 12:00 noon. Rev. James C. Jackson, Pastor/Officiant. Interment following in the New Jerusalem MB Church Cemetery.

Alphonse Carter "Bus," as he was affectionately called, was born on November 11, 1925, in Magnolia, Mississippi, to Lula Ransom and James Carter. He served in the United States Navy during World War II and was honorably discharged in April 1946.

Alphonse "Bus" Carter was united in holy matrimony to Hilda Mae Carter for 67 years, who preceded him in death. They were blessed with two sons, Dr. Alphonse (wife, Heddie) Carter, Jr., and Neal (wife, Marilyn) Carter, whom he leaves to cherish his memories, as well as a host of other relatives and friends.

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Upcoming Events

Mar

3

Visitation

New Jerusalem Baptist Church

7092 Magnolia Progress Rd, Magnolia, MS 39652

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Mar

3

Service

New Jerusalem Baptist Church

7092 Magnolia Progress Rd, Magnolia, MS 39652

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels