Dontae Michael Carroll

Dontae Michael Carroll, 15, of Worthington, passed from this life into the waiting hands of Jesus on Saturday, September 2, 2023.  He was born on November 12, 2007 in Fairmont to Martin Brooks of Shinnston and Whitney (Carroll) Ridenour and stepfather, Dale of Fairmont.

Dontae did not know a stranger.  He gave the best hugs and had a smile that would light up any room.  He had so many friends and just enjoyed life to the fullest.  He was always with Uncle Travis, who was truly his best friend, going for walks, going for car rides, anything they could do just for fun.  He loved to sit at the piano with his Uncle Justin and learn new songs although his favorite was the Michael Myers theme song to scare his Momma. 

In addition to his parents, Dontae is survived by two brothers:  Gemoni Ridenour of Worthington and Darius Conrad of Salem; maternal grandmother, Vickie Carroll of Fairmont; paternal grandmother Charlene Belton of Fairmont, five uncles:  Justin Carroll and wife Dee of Fairmont, Travis Martin of Fairmont, Troy Wilson of Fairmont, Tyler Wilson of Fairmont and Brandon Carroll of Salem; two aunts:  Trista Ridenour of Mannington and Deva Belton of Fairmont; one great aunt, Debra Weaver of Mannington as well as several more aunts, uncles and cousins and his church family, Reverend Douglas Wyatt and wife Linda of Fairmont.

Dontae is preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Leslie Carroll.

Dontae loved playing video games, especially Fornite and Call of Duty Zombies, riding his dirt bike and playing cards.

Donations can be made to his Care Fund on his memorial page to assist the family with funeral costs.

Family and friends will be received at Dorsey Funeral Home, 701 S. Pike St., Shinnston, on Thursday, September 7, 2023 from 1:00pm until 7:00pm, time of service with Reverend Douglas Wyatt officiating. In keeping with the family's wishes, he will be cremated.

Dontae is preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Leslie Carroll.

Dorsey Funeral Home is honored to be handling the arrangements for the Carroll family.

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