OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Cardaras Funeral Homes

Collection of obituaries from the communities of Hocking County, Athens County, and Vinton County in Ohio.

Dorothy J. Ervin

Dorothy J. Ervin

Nov 3, 2026

Dorothy Jean Ervin, 88, of Nelsonville, passed away at her home on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. She was born on September 12, 1938, in Williamson, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Marion and Ruth (Marcum) Runyon. She was married to the late Larry S. Ervin.

Dorothy was a member of the Blackburn Hill Church of Christ. She was a home...

Jim D. Shumway

Jim D. Shumway

Nov 3, 2026

Jim Shumway, 78, of Nelsonville, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at the Pickering House in Lancaster. Jim was born on February 21, 1948, in Millfield, Ohio to the late Dwight and Clara Shumway of Millfield.

Jim is survived by his sister, Jeanette Williams of St. Clairsville; daughters, Tara Lee of Rock Hill, S.C and Lindsay (Will) Rife of Nelsonville;...

Vickie Rene Kisor

Vickie Rene Kisor

Nov 2, 2026

Vickie René Kisor, 64, of Nelsonville, passed away at her home on Monday, November 2, 2026. She was born on May 19, 1962, in Nelsonville, the daughter of the late Gene and Audrey Alice (Lehman) Blair. She was married to Kary Kisor who survives.

Vickie enjoyed her 37 years working in various positions in the medical field. She was a member...

Shirley Mae Fink

Shirley Mae Fink

Nov 2, 2026

Shirley Mae Fink, 95, of Nelsonville, passed away at the Carlin House in Logan on Monday, November 2, 2026. She was born on March 13, 1931, in Logan, the daughter of the late Carl Wayne and Rosella (Miller) Larimer. She was married to the late Donald Edward Fink.

Shirley retired from Sharff’s Fashion in Logan where she worked for 50 years...

Elizabeth Ann Faris

Elizabeth Ann Faris

Oct 31, 2026

Elizabeth “Ann” Faris, 97, of McArthur, passed away at her home on Saturday, October 31, 2026. She was born on May 9, 1929, in Trenton, New Jersey, the daughter of the late Walter R. and Dorothy (DePoy) Voght. Ann was married to the late Frank E. Faris.

Ann was a retired home economics teacher for Vinton County Schools. Ann was also...

Victoria "Vicky" J. Carver

Victoria "Vicky" J. Carver

Oct 28, 2026

Victoria “Vicky” J. Carver, 81, of McArthur, passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at her residence. She was born August 14, 1945, in Columbus, Ohio, daughter of the late Lawrence A. and Dorothy E. Miller McCarty. Vicky was the widow of the late Larry E. Carver Sr.

Vicky’s heart overflowed with love for her family, and she treasured every precious moment...

Kevin Wallace Bateman

Kevin Wallace Bateman

Oct 26, 2026

Kevin Wallace Bateman, 60, of Nelsonville, passed away Monday, October 26, 2026, at his residence. He was born February 6, 1966, in Mount Saint Marys Hospital, Nelsonville, to the late Guy Bateman and Marylou (Wallace) Bateman.

Kevin graduated from Nelsonville-York High School in 1984 and earned an associate's degree from Hocking College. He worked for TS Tech, Athens in quality control....

Wendy Lynn Hysell

Wendy Lynn Hysell

Oct 25, 2026

Wendy Lynn (Andrews) Hysell, 66, of Nelsonville, passed away Sunday, October 25, 2026, at McArthur Health Care Center in McArthur. She was born May 6, 1960, in Nelsonville, Ohio to the late Joseph Andrews and Mildred (Wend) Andrews of Nelsonville.

Wendy was a 1978 graduate of Nelsonville-York and enjoyed her kitties and family.

Besides her parents she is preceded in death by...

Harold C. Cosper

Harold C. Cosper

Oct 23, 2026

Harold C. Cosper, 96, of Logan, passed away Friday, October 23, 2026, at his residence. He was born April 2, 1930, in Wynona, Oklahoma, son of the late Dave C. and Ardith L. Grayum Cosper. Harold was married for 72 years to Jacqueline L. Waggoner Cosper, who survives.

He owned and operated Cosper Well Service, J and H Oil, U-Lock Mini...

Cynthia "Cindy" Ann Boyer

Cynthia "Cindy" Ann Boyer

Oct 19, 2026

Cynthia “Cindy” Ann Boyer, 74, of Westerville, passed away at her home on Monday, October 19, 2026, after a 25 year courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis. She was born on January 1, 1952, in Nelsonville, the daughter of the late Carl D. and Mary F. (Childress) Howard. Cindy is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Jack Boyer.

Cindy was...

Linda Joann Forrest

Linda Joann Forrest

Oct 19, 2026

Linda Joann Forrest, 65, of McArthur, passed away Monday, October 19, 2026, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus. She was born January 7, 1961, in Columbus, Ohio, daughter of the late Jack and Carol Colmar Mash. Linda was married to Jerry L. “Buster” Forrest, who survives.

Linda was a vibrant soul who brought warmth and color into...

Paul Roger Malone

Paul Roger Malone

Oct 16, 2026

Paul Roger Malone, 83, of Hamden, passed away Friday, October 16, 2026, at Holzer Medical Center in Gallipolis. He was born April 14, 1943, in Vinton County, Ohio, son of the late Clarence and Garnett Sizemore Malone. Paul was married to the late Connie Grace Cook Malone.

Paul retired from Austin Powder Company after 44 years and was a member of...

Charles "Bob" Day

Charles "Bob" Day

Oct 7, 2026

Charles "Bob" Day, 87, of Nelsonville, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. He was born on October 13, 1938. In accordance with Bob's wishes, no visitation will be held and a memorial will be scheduled for a later date. Arrangements are with the Souers Cardaras Funeral Home, 46 Fayette St, Nelsonville. Please sign his online guestbook at www.cardaras.com

Betty Marie Barney

Betty Marie Barney

Sep 22, 2026

Betty Marie Nida Barney of Creola passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2026. She was born May 12, 1957, in West Hamlin, West Virginia, daughter of the late Willie and Arnie Nida. Betty was preceded in death by her loving husband of 48 years, Roger Barney.

Betty was a wonderful woman who loved and was loved by all. She retired from the...

Mary Theresa Wolf

Mary Theresa Wolf

Sep 21, 2026

Mary Theresa Wolf, 82, of Wellston, passed away Monday, September 21, 2026, at her residence. She was born May 10, 1944, in Teaneck, New Jersey, daughter of the late Lloyd Sherod and Theresa Mary Appendino Carr.

Mary was a strong, independent, and forward-thinking woman with a loving and generous heart. She had a deep compassion for those who needed care and...

William Douglas Coe

William Douglas Coe

Sep 20, 2026

William Douglas “Doug” Coe, 54, of Carbon Hill, passed away at his home on Sunday, September 20, 2026. He was born on January 1, 1972, in Nelsonville, the son of the late Artie Dennis and Sharon Araette (Seals) Coe. He was married to Krissy Larsen who survives.

Doug loved music of any kind and KISS was one of his favorites. He...

Karen Ann Smith

Karen Ann Smith

Sep 16, 2026

Karen Ann Smith, 53, of McArthur, passed away at her home on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. Karen was born on December 13, 1972, in Marietta, the daughter of the late Tommy Smith Jr. and Linda (Stevens) Smith. Karen grew up and spent most of her life in St. Mary’s, West Virginia.

Karen loved keeping busy with cross-stitch, refinishing furniture, making her...

Jean Ann Bush

Jean Ann Bush

Sep 13, 2026

Jean Ann Bush, 83, of Lancaster, formerly of Logan, passed away at her home on Sunday, September 13, 2026. She was born on November 28, 1942, in Elkins, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Noel and Marion (Myers) Morrison. She was the widow of the late Charles L. Bush.

Jean is survived by her daughters, Melissa (Mike) Johnson of Sharps...

Gilbert L Messer

Gilbert L Messer

Sep 9, 2026

Gilbert L Messer.64, of Logan, passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at the Pickering House in Lancaster. He was born May 31, 1962, in Logan, West Virginia, to the late Gilbert Messer and Evon (Brewer) Messer.

Gilbert enjoyed hunting and fishing. Loved being outdoors. But when it came to watching television and his way of thinking, the old movies were the...

Robert Kenneth Robinette Sr.

Robert Kenneth Robinette Sr.

Sep 9, 2026

Robert K. Robinette Sr, 91, of Nelsonville, passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at the Laurels of Athens. He was born on August 21, 1935, in Doanville, the son of the late Harley and Goldie (Speelman) Robinette.

He worked for many years at Chase Manufacturing in Columbus. Robert loved hunting, fishing, and being outdoors. He also loved motorcycles, racing motorcycles,...

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