Beverly L. Carathers (nee Roque) 86, of Apple Creek, Ohio went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 6, 2025, at her residence.
She was born on May 30, 1939, in Massillon, Ohio to Juvenal and Antonette Roque.
In her early years she was active in the Canton Talent Foundation. Bev was a proud member of the VFW and Moose Lodge and worked diligently at the Timken Company for over 30 years. She excelled at bowling and enjoyed dancing. Bev loved playing in her husband’s band “Country Memories” on the upright bass, bass guitar and sang with her loving husband Ray Carathers whom she is survived by.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by her daughter Patricia Reed and her sister Wanda Linderholm; 9 grandchildren and many great grandchildren.
Bev was preceded in death by parents, and sons Michael Peters, Jeffrey Peters, Scott Peters and sisters Ginger Bracken and Rosemary CJ Fox.
There will be a private family service at a later date.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mcintirebradhamsleek.com.
I’m so sad hearing that Bev passed. She has been a very good friend to me since about 1978 . She got me into bowling , went to Bluegrass jams , walked at many of Stark County parks and she got me into AARP and SOAR annd we played cards too . Also we went to many Bowling 🎳 Tournaments in Ohio together . We made many memories together . She will be missed .
Sorry for ur loss Ray.
Patty,
Our thought and prayers are with you, Aunt Bev is having a reunion with the boys and shinning down upon you. May you find comfort in your cherished memories.
Our sincere condolences to you and your family.
Patty, I am so sorry for your loss. I loved your Mom very much, she was like a second Mom to me. She will be missed by many loved ones.
I hope we will keep in touch cuz I really miss you. Love ya
Ray, You have my sympathy for the loss of your wife and friend. She will be missed. Take care of yourself.
Our condolences for Ray and the family, in Jessies passing
Ray. So sorry for your loss. And to Bev’s family as well. We always enjoyed her company! Jerry and Sharon Scale
Bev was such a nice lady. Ray, we will keep you, family, and friends in our thoughts and prayers. Bobbi Grabbe & Family
To Bev’s Family and Friends, Our deepest sympathies go out to you. May God, and the many good memories, sustain you; now and also in the future.. Our thoughts and prayers are for you and your families. Sincere condolences from Art Beerys, Smithville, Ohio