Dorothy Rochelle (Clark) Carter

Dorothy Rochelle (Clark) Carter, age 89, of Westerville, OH, passed away on November 10, 2026 at The Gables of Westerville. She was born on July 2, 1937 in Piqua, OH to the late Elden Leroy and Helen Irene (Buck) Clark.

Dorothy is survived by her children: Cheryl Ann (Toni Saitta) Carter of Columbus, Tamara Jean (John) Shipman of Galena, Teresa Sue Wiltshire of Piqua, and David Andrew (Donna) Carter of Westerville; sister: Mara Joyce Horner of Sidney, OH; sister-in-law: Nancy Jean Watson of Columbus, OH; seven grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband: David Benson Carter; brothers: Richard Dale and Robert Lee Clark; granddaughter: Eleanor Catherine Carter; and a son-in-law: Mark D. Wiltshire.

Dorothy was a longtime member of First United Methodist Church in Troy and, more recently, New Beginnings Church in Delaware. She dedicated much of her professional career to the medical field, serving as a Medical Records Transcriptionist, Coder, and Director of Medical Records at Stouder Hospital in Troy. She also worked in the Medical Records Departments at Wayne Hospital in Greenville and Wilson Hospital in Sidney, as well as in the office of Dr. Enrique Ellenbogan. Dorothy loved music and was a long-time choir and bell choir member at the church. She and Dave were founding members of the Fellowship Sunday School Class and part of it for 50 years. Dorothy was also a member of the Worthwhile Sunday School Class at New Beginnings and the United Methodist Women at Troy First United Methodist Church. She was also a member of Jr. League of Troy.

The service celebration and remembrance will be held at 11:30 AM on Monday, November 16, 2026, at First United Methodist Church in Troy, OH. Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery, Troy. Family will receive friends from 10:30–11:30 AM at the church prior to the service.

Memorial contributions may be made to New Beginnings Church, 2163 State Route 37 East, Delaware, OH 43015 or First United Methodist Church, 110 West Franklin Street, Troy, OH 45373.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.bairdfuneralhome.com.