Deborah D. Carhart

Deborah D. Carhart, 63, of Gallipolis, passed away on Monday, May 1, 2017 at her residence. She was born July 10, 1953 in Columbus, Ohio, daughter of the late Robert and Betty Brown Shiflet. She went to GAHS and was a retired supervisor for Gallipolis Developmental Center for 30 years. She enjoyed camping and going to the Outer Banks, and she fostered rescue dogs for Friends of Gallia County Animals. Surviving are her daughter, Jodi (Rocky) Bennett of Gallipolis; grandchildren, Darian and Hunter Bennett; her loving companion of 19 years, Will Darnbrough; sisters and brother, Patricia Sheline (Don Whitlock) of Gallipolis, Robert Michael (Barbara) Shiflet of Bidwell, Kelly (Chris) Lane of Gallipolis; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Deborah was preceded in death by her husband, Terry Carhart, and a sister, Linda Mahan Skidmore. Services will be 3:00 p.m., Saturday, May 6, 2017 at the Willis Funeral Home with Pastor Heath Jenkins officiating. Burial will follow in Gravel Hill Cemetery. Friends may call from 1:30 – 3:00 p.m., prior to the service at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Rocky Bennett, Hunter Bennett, Joey Darnbrough, Don Whitlock, Mike Shiflet, and Chris Lane. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations in Deborah’s memory to Friends of Gallia County Animals, P.O. Box 252, Rio Grande, OH 45674.