Roberta Sue Hodge Carter passed peacefully from this life on Nov. 25, 2025, at the sweet age of 83. She leaves behind a legacy of love, resilience, and compassion that touched the lives of everyone who knew her.
Roberta was born to James F. Hodge and was lovingly raised for several years by her grandmother Ollie Smith, with whom she shared a special bond. She was also cherished by her mother and stepdad, Eunice and Mack Lewis. Roberta was preceded in death by her parents, grandmother Ollie Smith, brother James Franklin Hodge, and two precious granddaughters, Launa Barkley and Makayla Carter.
Roberta is survived by her brothers: Alan “Bud” Lewis and Phillip Lewis (Ann), her children: daughter Ollie Barkley (Rick) of Marlinton, WV; daughter Vicky Walde (Curt) of Taylor, SC; son Matt Carter (Julie) of Fairlea, WV; and daughter Kadee Ratliff (Kevin) of Second Creek, WV. She was a grandmother to 13 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
Roberta’s life was filled with both joyous moments and deep sorrows.
Among the many special people in Roberta’s life was Faye Schippert, who welcomed her with open arms and loved her as her own daughter. The family is deeply grateful for Faye’s extraordinary kindness and the love she showed Roberta throughout the years.
Roberta will be laid to rest beside her beloved grandmother, Ollie Smith, in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.
There will be a private family graveside service with her grandsons Joshua and Caleb Barkley officiating. The family would like to thank the staff of Pocahontas Center for their wonderful care and support during her stay there. Online guestbook can be signed at www.morganfh.net. Arrangements entrusted to Morgan Funeral Home, Lewisburg, WV.
