Local obituaries for Cardaras Funeral Homes
Collection of obituaries from the communities of Hocking County, Athens County, and Vinton County in Ohio.
Charlene Williams-Bruss
Sep 27, 2025
Charlene Williams-Bruss, 63, of Logan, passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus. She was born on September 6, 1962, in Chillicothe, the daughter of the late Ralph and Loraine (Hamilton) Williams.
Charlene always put her family first. She adored her kids and grandkids. Charlene’s work with TASC of Southeast Ohio allowed...
Sharon Kay Popovic
Sep 26, 2025
Sharon Kay Popovic, 78, of Nelsonville, passed away on Friday, September 26, 2025, at Hickory Creek Nursing Center in The Plains. She was born on December 6, 1946, in Columbus, the daughter of the late Charles and Gayle (DeRoss) Kitchton.
Sherry really enjoyed her work in the legal system, but she had a creative side as well. She was a crafter...
Henry Herschel Reffitt
Sep 26, 2025
Henry Herschel Reffitt, 71, of McArthur, passed away Friday, September 26, 2025, at Four Winds Community in Jackson. Henry was born on October 6, 1953, in Floyd County, Kentucky, the son of the late Henry Reffitt and Hazel (Ousley) Reffitt Ousley.
Henry was a 1973 graduate of Vinton County High School. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and gardening. He also loved visiting...
Ann Marie Glover
Sep 22, 2025
Ann Marie Glover, age 39, of McArthur, Ohio, was reunited with her Lord on September 22nd, 2025. She was born on July 9th, 1986 in Ashland, KY, to Sandy Damron and Virgil Mills. She was surrounded by family and friends, near and far, who loved her greatly. Ann was diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer in January and fought bravely...
Betty Irene Dexter
Sep 22, 2025
Betty Irene Dexter, 91, of Logan, passed away on Monday, September 22, 2025, at the Pickering House in Lancaster. She was born on July 19, 1934, in Rendville, Ohio, the daughter of the late John and Luwilda (Goins) Ashby.
She graduated from Corning High School in 1952. After high school, Betty worked at AFEES at Fort Hayes. She also worked at...
Marilyn Sue Riley
Sep 22, 2025
Marilyn Sue Riley, 93, of McArthur, passed away on Monday, September 22, 2025, at Jenkins Care Community, Wellston. Marilyn was born August 8. 1932, in Boswell, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Aloysius and Floribel (Maurer) Turner. She was the widow of the late Lee Wayne Riley.
Marilyn worked as a registered nurse for many years, serving as the Public Health...
Diana Barney
Sep 13, 2025
We lost Mom, Diana Barney, née Colter, on Saturday September 13, 2025, in Belleville, Illinois, at the age of 72. Born on July 31, 1953, in Missouri, Mom lived a life marked by her love for her family, her strength of spirit, and a heart that welcomed all.
She is survived by her beloved husband, Jimmy Barney; son, Christopher Barney; daughter,...
James Manford Coleman
Sep 12, 2025
James Manford Coleman, 62, of McArthur, passed away on Friday, September 12, 2025, at the Pickering House in Lancaster. He was born on July 22, 1963, in Vinton County, Ohio, the son of the late Eugene and Betty Ann (LeMaster) Coleman.
James is survived by his sons, Andrew Coleman and Ronald Derrick Coleman; daughters, Carol Ann Coleman and Tiffany Coleman; 11...
Helen Louise Watkins
Sep 11, 2025
Helen Lousie Watkins, 71, of Logan, passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at Fairfield Medical Center in Lancaster. She was born on April 20, 1954, in West Union, the daughter of the late Clifton and Virginia (Dunham) Boggess. She was married for 37 years to Jack Watkins, who survives.
Helen would do anything for anyone. She loved her family more...
Helen Griggs Wilson
Sep 10, 2025
Helen Griggs Wilson, 101, of Logan, passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at the Carlin House in Logan. She was born on April 24, 1924, in Perry County, Ohio, the daughter of the late Ray L. and Mary (Kishler) Griggs. She was the widow of the late John W. Wilson.
Helen owned and operated her beauty salon since 1958 in...
Lino Loyola IV
Sep 9, 2025
Lino Loyola IV, of McArthur, born on September 9, 2025, in Chillicothe at 4:51 pm - 10 ½ inches and 12 ounces, to Destinee Groves and Lino Loyola III. Passed away on September 9, 2025, at 7:32 pm.
Born in silence, loved beyond words. Though you couldn’t stay, you will always be mine – my sweet baby boy, my forever heartbeat.
Lino...
Donald Lee Toole
Sep 9, 2025
Donald Lee Toole, 86, of Ray, passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus. He was born June 1, 1939, in Ashville, Ohio, son of the late William and Ina May Dumm Toole. Don was married to the late Vivian Jean Kuhn Toole.
Don retired from Hamner Roofing, was a member of the...
Debra Lynn Heil
Sep 8, 2025
Debra Lynn Heil, 61, of Rockbridge, Ohio, passed away September 8, 2025. She was born on July 6, 1964, to Kenneth and Peggy Miller. Debbie was an ASE Certified Parts Specialist for over 20 years. She was a true crime, NASCAR and nature lover her whole life. Her favorites were Patricia Cornwell, Bobby Labonte and hummingbirds. She was unbeatable at...
Paul Arthur Wolfe
Sep 8, 2025
Paul Arthur Wolfe, 87, of Chillicothe, passed away Monday, September 8, 2025, at Westmoreland Place in Chillicothe. He was born December 7, 1937, in Vinton County, Ohio, son of the late Arthur B. and Hulda Lowery Wolfe. Paul was married for 67 years, to Kathleen Elizabeth Wilbur Wolfe, who survives.
He was an electrician and a member of the International Brotherhood...
Scott Owen Montgomery
Sep 4, 2025
Scott Owen Montgomery, 78, of McArthur, passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at the Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus. He was born on November 8, 1946, in Dayton, Ohio, the son of the late Robert Owen and Florence Aveanelle (Bowman) Montgomery.
Scott was a Sheet Metal Journeyman with Local 224. He was an avid woodsman and always enjoyed time...
Jerry B. Dishong
Aug 28, 2025
Garold Burton “Jerry” Dishong, 70, of Nelsonville, passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at O’Bleness Hospital in Athens. Jerry was born on September 1, 1954, in Nelsonville, the son of the late Harold and Mary (Hatfield) Dishong. He was married to Melanie (Rose) Dishong, who survives.
Jerry served in the United States Marine Corps and worked as a mason for...
Nicholus Stephan Wheatley
Aug 24, 2025
Nicholus Stephan Wheatley, 23, passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at Mt. Carmel St. Ann’s, Columbus. Nick was born on December 19, 2001, in Athens, the son of Jennifer (O’Rourke) Wheatley and the late Daryl Wheatly.
Nick attended Beacon School in Athens and graduated from West Central School in Columbus. Nick was so jolly and full of life. He brought...
Beau R. Morehouse
Aug 21, 2025
Beau R. Morehouse, 63, of Logan, passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at the Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus. Beau was born on August 27, 1961, in Lancaster, the son of the late Eileen Eleanor (Hayes) Morehouse.
Beau worked for many years at Meijer in Lancaster. He was a huge Star Trek fan and will be remembered for his...
Thelbert Odell Crutcher
Aug 19, 2025
Thelbert Odell Crutcher, 67, of McArthur, Ohio, passed away on August 19, 2025, at his home. He was born on December 23, 1957, in Oklahoma.
A skilled mechanic, Thelbert could always be found under the hood of a vehicle or tractor or lending a hand to anyone in need. Know for his hardworking spirit and his ever-present cowboy hat, he lived...
Brenda Kay Mace
Aug 14, 2025
Brenda (Kish) Mace, 72, of Nelsonville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2025, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Born July 28, 1953, she was the daughter of the late Vincent “Hook” Kish and Madelyn (Matheny) Kish of Chauncey, Ohio.
Brenda worked at Lawhead Press and eventually retired from Ohio University as a Printing Press Operator.
Those who knew Brenda...
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