The Arkansas community is mourning the death of Rhett Carter, a 24-year-old North Arkansas Electric Cooperative employee who died following injuries sustained in a workplace accident earlier this month.
Carter was injured on August 6 while working in the Ozark Acres area of Sharp County, according to local reporting. Following the accident, he was airlifted to a hospital in Little Rock for treatment. Despite efforts to save his life, Carter died Tuesday, leaving his family, friends, coworkers and members of the cooperative community grieving his unexpected passing.
The circumstances surrounding the workplace accident remain under investigation. As of the latest available report, the Sharp County Sheriff’s Office had not released its report detailing what happened. Because the official report had not yet been made public, additional details about the accident have not been confirmed.
Remembering Rhett Carter
Carter was a member of the North Arkansas Electric Cooperative team and had built a career with the organization over several years.
According to information released by the cooperative, Carter began working at North Arkansas Electric Cooperative in December 2022 as an intern. He later became a full-time employee in July 2024. His career continued to progress, and he was promoted to the company’s right-of-way division the following year.
His death has been deeply felt throughout the cooperative community. Coworkers and fellow members of the electric cooperative family have expressed their grief following the news of his passing.
Carter lived in the Fulton County community of Glencoe. His death has brought sorrow to his local community as family, friends and colleagues remember his life and the years he spent working with the cooperative.
Family Mourns His Passing
Rhett Carter is survived by his wife, Kiley; his parents, Ross and Misti; and his siblings, Tressie and Cooper, along with other relatives and loved ones.
His family is now facing the difficult task of saying goodbye following a sudden and tragic loss. The family has requested that donations in Carter’s memory be made to Humphries Cemetery in Glencoe or Public Timber Project Bible Donations.
The impact of his death has also extended to his coworkers. North Arkansas Electric Cooperative offices made arrangements to allow employees to attend Carter’s funeral services. The cooperative’s Ash Flat office remained closed, while the Salem and Mountain Home offices were also scheduled to close Friday so employees could attend the services.
The closures reflect the significance of Carter’s loss to the organization and the close connection among members of the cooperative workforce.
Funeral Services and Legacy
Carter’s funeral was scheduled for Friday following his death. His family, friends and coworkers are expected to gather to honor his life and remember the person he was beyond his professional role.
While the official circumstances of the workplace accident remain pending, Carter’s death serves as a painful reminder of the risks workers can face while performing their jobs.
For those who knew Rhett Carter, his memory will remain connected to his family, his community and his work with North Arkansas Electric Cooperative. His career began as an intern and developed into a full-time position and later a role in the right-of-way division.
At just 24 years old, Carter’s life was tragically cut short. His wife, parents, siblings, extended family, friends and coworkers are left to mourn his passing and remember the years and experiences they shared with him.
As the Arkansas community continues to grieve, condolences are being extended to everyone affected by Carter’s death. Further information about the accident may become available when authorities release their official report.
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