Obituaries

Dina Michelle Carter, 61, of Bassett, Virginia, transitioned to her heavenly home Sunday, December 14, 2025. She was born December 25, 1963, in Martinsville, Virginia to the late Clarence Perkins and Jacqueline Martin Perkins Brim.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Jerry Wayne Carter; niece, Jacqueline Savannah Perkins; aunt, Constance “Cleo” Martin, uncles, William Martin, Sam Rogers Martin, Thomas D. Martin, paternal grandparents, Ada and Isaac Perkins, Sr. and maternal grandparents Robert Saunders Martin and Daisy Savannah Martin Johnson and Tyler Johnson.

Dina was of the Christian Faith and a joined New Bethel Christian Church at an early age. She was an industrious worker and had a wonderful work ethic which she passed along to her children. She worked at Bassett Superior Line for over ten years. She was an avid watcher of TV game shows and home improvement shows. Dina enjoyed crossword puzzles and playing a gaming system with CeCe. She had a loving and caring spirit and loved her family and friends dearly, especially her darling grandchild.

Left to cherish her memories are her daughter, Constance Caroline Carter; son, Darryl Eugene Carter; sister, Constance Perkins Hairston; grandchild, Surianna Carter, aunt, Wanda Sue Green ( Wayne) , uncle Eugene Martin ( Mary) and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins ,extended family and friends.

A service will be held Saturday, December 20, 2025, at 1:00 PM at Wright Funeral Service Martinsville Chapel. A visitation will be held one-half hour prior to the service. A floating visitation will be held Friday, December 19, 2025, from 12:00 – 3:00 PM.

Wright Funeral Service & Crematory is serving the family.