Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Mark, even though I have retired from ASP, I still remember all of our fallen. You were a great trooper and I remember you in Troop School teaching you several classes. Rest in Peace my Brother in ASP blue

Capt. Keith Eremea. Ret
Ark State Police

September 12, 2024

**In Loving Memory of My Beloved Husband**

Today marks 19 years since I lost my dear husband in a sudden and tragic line of duty death. I will forever love and miss you. You were more than just my partner; you were my soulmate, my confidant, and my best friend. You served with courage, honor, and a selflessness that knew no bounds. Your bravery and commitment to protecting others cost you your life, and the world lost an incredible man far too soon. I lost my true love.

Not a day goes by that I don’t think of you and the life we shared. The pain of your loss is something I carry with me always, but so is the love and strength you left behind. Your laughter, your kindness, and the way you made my heart smile will never be forgotten. I wouldn’t trade the 10 months of courtship, 6 1/2 months engagement and our 4 years as husband and wife for anything on this earth. You loved me well. For that I thank God every day!!

Though the years pass, your memory remains just as strong in my heart. Your love continues to guide me, and I find solace in the beautiful memories we created together. Though you are no longer by my side, I know you are watching over me as my guardian angel.

Until we meet again, my love, I will carry you with me in everything I do. Your courage and love will forever be my greatest treasures.

Loving you until my last breath.

Mrs. Mark Wesley Carthron ❤️❤️❤️

Mrs. Angela Carthron
Surviving Spouse

September 12, 2024

I miss you my love so very much. My heart still longs for you. I reach for you in my dreams. When I close my eyes at night, I see you smiling at me with those dimples. I’ll be loving you until I take my last breath. Mrs Mark Wesley Carthron forever!!

Mrs. Angela Carthron
Surviving spouse

November 27, 2023

Such an unfortunate accident by a fellow officer. The loss of such a young life is heartbreaking. May you rest in peace.

Carrow

July 9, 2023

RIP sir; Never to be forgotten.

Retired First Sergeant Thomas Webb
New York State Police - Troop "D"

October 11, 2020

Thank you for your service and rest in peace always knowing that your sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

September 12, 2020

Rest in peace Corporal Carthron.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 30, 2020

My beloved Mark, it's fall time, our favorite time of year. The leaves are beautiful and the air is cool and crisp. I think about how we love to cuddle up on the sofa with a blanket and watch movies. Baby, I miss you ever so much. It's weird that you have been with our heavenly Father for over 14 years now, and I only knew you on this earth for less than 6 years. But my heart knew you for a life time. I love you so much and there are times when it's still too much for me to bear. But then I'll think of something funny you said or did or I remember HOW you loved me. Not only that, I remember all the says you PROVED your love for me. There are times when I still wear my wedding rings. I know my commitment to you was fulfilled on earth, for death us did part. But, my heart is still connected to yours. I will always love you sweetheart. Thomas has sent me some pretty funny photos of you and of us. You know your big brother has a huge sense of humor. Our conversations are always filled with laughter. My beloved, one day our hearts will find each other again. Oh what a happy day that will be. I better end this reflection, before someone walks into my office and asks me why tears are falling down my face. I miss you! I love you! I long for you to hold my hand. I long for you to look into my eyes. Until next time, kisses from your Poobie to my Boobie. OAN, give Dexter a pat on the head for his Momma =).

Mrs. Angela Carthron
Surviving Spouse

November 1, 2019

My beloved Mark, my heart still longs for you, mourns for you every day. At this moment in time, my heart is joyful and sad at the same time. Joyful because your Mom has joined you and your Dad in Heaven. Sad because I worry about Thomas. Losing your Mom is a tough road to travel. I have have been traveling that road for over 19 months. Mama Doris was a beautiful soul. I know she’s smiling big now, reunited with her baby boy. I’m kind of jealous lol. Sweetheart I miss you so much. One day we’ll be together again. Until then, I have the most handsome angel there is watching over me. I will love you always, until my last breath and beyond. Always grateful, everyday thankful and forever blessed. Your loving wife, Angela.

Mrs Angela Carthron
Surviving spouse

January 5, 2018

We're all thinking of you on this day. Thank you for your service to Arkansas. You're never forgotten. God bless you, your family and fellow Troopers.

Special Agent in Charge Diane Upchurch
FBI - Little Rock

September 12, 2017

My beloved husband, sitting here thinking about you and reflecting on the beautiful life we had together. I continue to thank God every day for the beautiful gift of you in my life. Someone asked on yesterday, how did we meet. "Our story" is indeed a beautiful one. The story of us is filled with love, respect, great times, family and unspeakable JOY!! As I told her how we met, how you courted me, how you proposed and how terribly romantic you were from the beginning to the end, she began to cry. Me, I had the biggest smile on my face talking about you. I love you so much!! I know we will be together again one day. I miss you sooooo much!! My Mom went to be with the Lord on May 22, 2016...just 2 days before her 78th birthday. My sisters and I and all of her grandchildren except one were with her when she took her last breath. Oh Lord, how I miss her. Now she's in heaven with you, my Dad and your Dad. I have so many angels watching over me. My nephew was in a terrible accident on Tuesday. He was hit on the driver's side by an 18 wheeler. His truck was crushed like a tin can. He survived by the grace of God. He had only a broken hip and had surgery today. He's doing good. God is so awesome! I love you Mark and I will continue to love you until I take my last breath on this earth. Hug my Mommy and Daddy and Daddy #2 for me and oh yeah, pat Dexter on the head for me.

Mrs. Angela Carthron
Surviving Spouse

November 4, 2016

Rip, may God continue to watch over our brothers, sisters and his family.!

Judge and former SC Trooper Danny Lynn
Aiken County, SC

September 13, 2016

Angela, you don't me but I just read your post from March of this year. Seeing the pain in your words was enough to make me want to write. Please know that life doesn't always deal us a fair hand, we play the hand we are dealt and we try to play it well. I've often heard that God will not deal us more than we can handle--at times it may feel that way, but God is only relying on your strength to help with his work. Your mom needs you--even if those conversations are not what they once were--she still needs you. As I said, we don't know each other, but I care about you and I care about the pain you feel. I wish there were words to make it better. I can only hope that one day you find peace and a better hand in life's little card game. The world needs more people like you--don't leave it until God calls for you. I graduated from AHS, class of '86.

Jackie

May 19, 2015

There are times when I can't breathe...tonight is one of those nights. Sweetheart, you were the air that I breathed. I miss you so much. I need you. Oh God, how I need you. So many things in my life have changed since you went to be with the Lord. I don't know where to turn at times. My Mom has dementia now and we don't talk the way we used to. I need my Momma right now. Mark, I wanna be where you are. I put all of the pillows on your side of the bed at night. I never pull back the cover on your side of the bed. I never even face your side of the bed. I miss you Boobie.I'm just having a bad night. I know it will pass and I will be okay. I miss Dexter too. Lord give me strength...

Mrs. Angela Carthron
surviving spouse

March 19, 2015

December 26, 1973....the day my sweet husband, Mark Wesley Carthron was born. He would have been 41 today. He always joked that his parents would hold back one of he's Christmas gifts and say it was his birthday present lol. Last night was the 14th anniversary of the night he proposed to me one knee in front of his fireplace...a night I will never forget. Now my baby gets to celebrate his birthday with his big brother, Jesus. I am so jealous! I miss him so very much and will always love him. Each day that God allows me to open my eyes to a brand new day, I am reminded that God has a plan for my life just as He had a plan for Mark's life. It's up to me to walk in His path just as Mark did. I know that I have the most handsome angel with the most mesmerizing dimples & smile in Heaven watching over me daily. When I'm sad, I feel him tugging at my heart reminding me to live and be happy. Happy birthday Mark (Boobie). Loving you until I take my last breath on this earth.

Mrs. Angela Carthron
Surviving Spouse

December 26, 2014

I can't believe it's been that long since you've been gone sure miss that smile and your gentle spirit. Until we meet again on the other side.

T/S MJ Garrett
Arkansas State Police

September 12, 2014

I completed my ice bucket challenge today for fallen officers. It made me reflect on Mark. He was a great guy, an awesome trooper and I'm sure a great husband. I miss his friendship. I pray his family is at peace and I know one day we will all be back with his smiling face. RIP my Brother. Cpl. Ronald Burnett AHP

Cpl. Ronald Burnett
Arkansas Highway Police

August 21, 2014

My dear sweet husband, my love, my heart, my soul...listening to the radio this morning, I heard our wedding son..My latest, my greatest inspiration by Teddy Pendergrass. Before I knew it, I was in tears. But then I felt a gentle tug at my heart. I knew it was you, reminding me to smile and be happy. Sometimes I still find it hard to believe that my Father in Heaven loved me so much, that he gave me the gift of you. I am so blessed. Our time together may have been short in the eyes of most, but we lived and loved enough for 10 lifetimes. My heart longs for you Boobie.

MRS. MARK WESLEY CARTHRON
SURVIVING SPOUSE

August 4, 2014

My dear sweet husband, it never fails whenever I'm feeling down or depressed, I look at the clock beside my bed and the time shows 11:11. The number 11 means a lot to me because it was your badge no. For the first few years after you went home to be with the Lord, I always seemed to glance at the clock and it would be on either 9:11 or 9:12 (the date of your accident and the date of your passing)....and now it's your badge no. Mark, my heart aches so bad sometimes and at those times, my breath is taken away. Before I met you, I never believed there was really any truth or validity to soul mates. You made me believe. When I say my prayers at night, I pray that our souls are reunited one day. My hand misses your hand holding mine. My head misses lying on your shoulder. I miss lying in your arms and falling asleep at night. My heart misses being loved so deeply by someone. My eyes misses seeing your beautiful smile. My soul misses my soul mate. Oh Mark, I miss you so. I know God loves me, but sometimes I still wonder what did I do wrong to make Him take you away from me. I get so lonely at times that I really don't know what to do with myself. Boobie, I love you so much and I will love you until I take my last breath on this earth. In that moment, I pray that the Lord reunite me with my soul mate. Mark, I long to make it home to you.

MRS. MARK WESLEY CARTHRON
SURVIVING SPOUSE

June 19, 2014

My dear beloved husband, on this the 8th anniversary of your going home to be with The Lord, I continue to miss you every day. I will love you until my last breath on this earth. Your spirit and your character continues to inspire me. Give my Daddy and my Dexter a big hug for me! One day we will be together again.

Mrs. Mark Wesley Carthron
Surviving spouse

September 13, 2013

MY SWEETHEART, I DON'T KNOW WHY BUT THE PAST FEW WEEKS HAVE BEEN VERY EMOTIONAL FOR ME. I GUESS I AM JUST TERRIBLY LONELY. OUR HOME WAS ONCE FILLED WITH LAUGHTER, JOKING AROUND, THE SMELL OF HOME COOKED MEALS AND GAZING INTO EACH OTHERS EYES....THAT'S ONE OF THE THINGS THAT I MISS MOST...LOOKING INTO YOUR EYES. MY HEART IS STILL LONGING FOR YOU BOOBIE. I WILL FOREVER & ALWAYS LOVE YOU. YOU ARE MY HERO, MY ANGEL, MY BABY. MISSING & LOVING YOU UNTIL THE SECOND THAT I TAKE MY LAST BREATH ON THIS EARTH. SOME DAY........

MRS. MARK WESLEY CARTHRON
SURVIVING SPOUSE

June 27, 2013

I LOVE YOU BOOBIE AND I MISS YOU TERRIBLY!!! MY HEART, MY LIFE, MY HOME IS SO LONELY WITHOUT YOU AND DEXTER. SOME DAYS, I WONDER WHAT WOULD WE BE DOING OR WHERE WOULD WE BE VACATIONING. I KNOW WE WOULD BE GOING TO ATLANTA TO SEE THOMAS & TERESA'S NEW HOUSE. I MISS YOUR SMILE, I MISS YOUR TOUCH AND I SO MISS YOUR ARMS AROUND ME. TOMORROW IS NATIONAL PEACE OFFICER'S MEMORIAL DAY. SEVEN YEARS AGO IN DC, YOUR NAME WAS CALLED...THAT WAS A HARD DAY FOR ME. MY PRAYER IS FOR STRENGTH FOR ALL THE FAMILIES THAT WILL HEAR THEIR LOVED ONES REMEMBERED AND HONORED ON TOMORROW. LOVING AND MISSING YOU AND DEXTER UNTIL I TAKE MY LAST BREATH ON THIS EARTH.

MRS. MARK WESLEY CARTHRON
SURVIVING SPOUSE

May 14, 2013

My sweetheart, my heart is heavy...our sweet baby Dexter has passed away and I feel so alone. He was the last living part of you that I had left. Now there is another hole in my heart. The three of us were a real family. I know in my heart that he is with you and happy. I am happy that my baby is no longer suffering and in pain, but oh how I miss him. He has been by my side and my loyal companion for the last 7 years since you passed. I know he loved me as much as I loved him, but I told him Tuesday morning that it was okay for him to go and be with you and that I would be ok. I will be ok...but I am so lonely without the two of you. Dexter was the sweetest, most loyal and most well behaved dog there ever was. He was my comforter when I was sad...laying his furry head in momma's lap. One day, I know I will see both of you again and my heart and soul longs for that day. Until then, I will be loving you and Dexter until I take my last breath. (MARK, ANGELA & DEXTER CARTHRON...FOREVER TOGETHER)

MRS. MARK WESLEY CARTHRON
SURVIVING SPOUSE

October 11, 2012

My heart is heavy today...missing you, loving you with every breath that I take. Boobie, I have made it almost 7 years and I promise you that I will continue to be strong...wouldn't want to disappoint you. Tears are still flowing (even as I type), but I guess they always will. I know you are in a much better place than I am and one day, I pray that I make it to Heaven to see you. That is all that I care about. Seven years ago, I was in a very dark cloud that I never thought I would find my way out of....but I did. I didn't do it alone, the Lord allowed me to grieve...and I did very very hard...but when He decided when it was time to remove that cloud. I never would have made it if it wasn't for my Lord and Saviour. I have a very supportive family and some awesome friends, but if it wasn't for my faith in Him, I don't think I would be breathing. I so wanted to die when you took your last breath. I am thankful today to be alive. Baby, I love you more today than I did the day we said I do to each other on Megan's Bay in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands. I know that you and Michael (Waters) continue to watch over Jennifer and I. You were and will always be my hero. I visited your grave and my father's grave last evening. I needed to feel that quiet peacefulness that comes over me when I'm out there talking to two of the three most important men in my life. I LOVE YOU BABY!

Mrs. Angela Carthron
surviving spouse of Cpl. Mark Wesley Carthron

September 11, 2012

Remembering your sacrifice today and always. A hero you will forever be.

Jennifer Waters Hill
Mike Waters, West Memphis PD, EOW 9-11-03

September 10, 2012