Michael Allen Carter

DUFFIELD – With his loving wife by his side, Michael Allen Carter, 70,

went to heaven in the arms of Jesus on Sunday, May 10, 2026. He was a loving husband, son, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, and friend. Michael was born and raised in Duffield and spent his entire life on his beloved Carter family farm. He worked for 43 years with the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), supervising many areas in Scott County over the years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd (Buster) and Wilma B. Carter, Aunt Ruth Carter, and father-in-law, Ray Adams.

He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Mary Adams Carter; step-mother Betty Carter; step-brother Eddie (Beth) Taylor; step-sister Lisa (Dennis) Dockery; two uncles, Bill (Brenda) Bobrosky and Mack (Cora) Bobrosky; mother-in-law Lois Adams, two sisters-in-law Freda (Clarence) Robinette and Vada (Jeff) Beverly; one niece Crystal (Ronald) Dishner; two nephews, Chris Robinette, and Ross Beverly; grand-nephew, Jacob (Abby) Dishner and grand-niece Anna Dishner; and great grand-nephew Leland Dishner; god-daughter Anna Bright; special friend Taylor Proctor; lifelong friends John Wade and Russell Proctor, who Michael thought of as brothers, and Steve Holmes and Zach Dorton, who Michael thought of as sons; several cousins, and many special friends, including his four legged buddies.

Michael always loved the many days he spent on the family farm, tending to his cattle, horses, and land. He was a huge NASCAR fan, especially of his favorite all time driver, Bobby Allison. He enjoyed attending many races across the Southeast with family and friends over the years, and was especially fond of the tracks at Coeburn and Kingsport. He also was a huge fan of the Virginia Tech Hokies. Michael was heavily involved in the annual Duffield Daze celebration, helping coordinate and plan for many years. His family and friends always enjoyed his storytelling, especially of his knowledge of NASCAR and his many racing trip experiences.

Per his wishes, a graveside service will be held at 1:00 pm on Friday, May 15th, at the McKinney-Carter cemetery located at 1481 Fraleytown Road, Duffield, VA with Pastor David Salley officiating. Pallbearers include John Wade, Russell Proctor, Steve Holmes, Zach Dorton, Chris Robinette, Ronald Dishner, Jacob Dishner, Ross Beverly, and Tim Edwards. Honorary pallbearers include Clarence Robinette, Jeff Beverly, Paul Arwood, Jeff Arwood, Jeff Bobrosky, Rustin Fannon, and his VDOT crews. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet at the cemetery by 12:50 pm.

The family would like to express their appreciation to those who have given special care to him during this time: all of the nurses at Holston Valley Medical Center, and the ICU staffs at both Holston Valley and Johnson City Medical Center.

In lieu of flowers, a donation in Michael’s memory to either St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or the Humane Society of Scott County may be made.

Carter-Trent/Scott County Funeral Home is serving the family.