Kartier departed this life on Saturday, July 4, 2026. He was preceded in death by his great grandfather Vandie Lindsey Smith Jr.; John Mixon, and Grandfather Irad Lloy Mixon. Kartier leaves to cherish his memories; his parents; Ashunda Smith and Aaron Heads Mixon; Grandparents; Shanta Smith (Mimi) Desmond Limbrick (Tesha) Samantha Freeman Carlon Clarke (Jessica); Great Grandparents; Myrtha Smith Marva Williams Monroe Limbrick Phyllis Mixon Conrad Lloyd (Nadra); Kinslee Smith and Amir Mixon; Aunts/Uncles; Camelia Franklin (Terrence) Deldrick Spikes, Rayford Gilbert Jr, Janesi, Ana, Bre, Aariona, Samara. And a host of aunts, uncles, relatives, and friends.