Local obituaries for Cardaras Funeral Homes
Collection of obituaries from the communities of Hocking County, Athens County, and Vinton County in Ohio.
Homer "Buddy" Riley Sr.
Jan 25, 2026
Homer Ray “Buddy” Riley Sr., 71, of Nelsonville, passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. Buddy was born on January 21, 1955, in Nelsonville, the son of the late Donald and Frances (Lowery) Riley.
Buddy was stubborn and independent. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, and loved “wheeling and dealing” guns and cars. Buddy...
Helen Jane Stimmel
Jan 24, 2026
Helen J. Stimmel, 87, of Logan, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at The Pickering House, Lancaster. Helen was born on October 20, 1938, in Hocking County, the daughter of the late Harland and Hannah Rebecca (Sinift) Geil. She shared her life with her beloved husband, Paul “Hal” Stimmel, to whom she was married for 66 years.
Helen was a...
John Robert "Bob" Whitmore
Jan 23, 2026
John Robert “Bob” Whitmore, 56, of Carbon Hill, passed away at his home on Friday, January 23, 2026. Bob was born on June 16, 1969, in Nelsonville, the son of Dianna (Warren) Miller and the late Harold Whitmore.
Bob loved family and smoking weed. He was also one hell of a cook.
Bob is survived by his mom, Dianna (Fred Hegwood) Miller...
Harley David Adkins Sr.
Jan 18, 2026
Harley David Adkins Sr., 78, of New Straitsville, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, January 18, 2026, surrounded by family. Harley was born on September 28, 1947, in Winifrede, West Virginia, the son of the late Ray and Bernadine (Smith) Adkins. He is reunited in Heaven with his beloved wife, the late Christine (Dickens) Adkins.
Harley was U.S. Army...
Carl Edward Seymour
Jan 16, 2026
Carl Edward Seymour, 82, of McArthur, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026, at Maple Hills Nursing Home in McArthur. He was born on December 6, 1943, in Ross County, the son of the late Carl and Dana (Woltz) Seymour. He was married to Patricia (Sexton) Seymour, who survives.
Carl retired from the Ohio Turnpike Commission after 33 years. He enjoyed...
Regina Ann Hill
Jan 14, 2026
Regina Ann Hill, 61, of McArthur, passed away at her home on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. She was born on December 14, 1964, in Columbus, Ohio, daughter of Edna Mae (Chaffin) and the late Mickey Nelms.
Regina is survived by her mother; children, Jessica Lee Hill, Rachael Ann Allen, and Micah Levi Hill; seven grandchildren, Caleb Bartoe, Lydia Bartoe, Noel Allen,...
Ruby Elizabeth Blackston
Jan 13, 2026
Ruby Elizabeth Blackston, 91, of Logan, passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, with her family by her side, at Hocking Valley Community Hospital, Logan. Ruby was born on July 30, 1934, in Webb Summit, Ohio, daughter of the late Rueben D. and Gladys E. (Aurand) Friley. She was the widow of the late Harold Blackston.
Ruby was a loving wife,...
Susan Michelle Jividen
Jan 12, 2026
Susan Michelle Jividen, 67, of McArthur, passed away at her home on Monday, January 12, 2026. She was born on March 19, 1958, in McArthur, the only daughter of the late William and Amanda (Lee) Morgan.
Susan was an active churchgoer, attending many different churches over the years. She loved arts and crafts.
Susan is survived by her son, Terry Sprague; grandchildren,...
Tammy Ann Smith
Jan 6, 2026
Tammy Ann Smith, 68, of McArthur, passed away at her home on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. She was born on August 31, 1957, in McArthur, the daughter of the late Robert and Loretta (Gee) Morgan. Tammy was married to Terry L. Smith Sr., who survives.
Tammy was a committee member for the Vinton County Republican Party and also a former McArthur...
Patricia Ann Woodard
Jan 5, 2026
Patricia Ann “Pat” Woodard, 75, of Sugar Grove, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026, at her home, surrounded by loved ones. Pat was born on July 18, 1950, in Huntington, West Virginia. Pat was the widow of the late Roland Lee Woodard.
Pat was a graduate of Berne Union High School. Pat was strong in her faith and was a...
Rose Ann Bobo
Jan 4, 2026
Rose Ann Bobo, 89, of McArthur, passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus. She was born on March 16, 1936, in Vinton County, the daughter of the late Fred and Laura (Wortman) Jarvis. Rose Ann was the widow of the late Donald Eugene Bobo.
Rose Ann was a member of Ebenezer...
Everett McDaniel
Jan 3, 2026
Everett McDaniel, 91, of Pomeroy, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Holzer Hospital in Gallipolis. He was born on April 16, 1934, in Middleport, the son of the late Everett and Thelma McDaniel.
Everett is survived by his wife of 73 years, Anna Phyllis McDaniel of Pomeroy; daughter, Debi (John) Grubb of Gallipolis; son, Randy Everett (Lori) McDaniel...
Charles Vaughn Denney
Jan 3, 2026
Charles Vaughn “Butch” Denney, 76, of Nelsonville, passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at O’Bleness Hospital, Athens. Butch was born on July 2, 1949, in Columbus, the son of the late Charles Wesley and Clistia Jane (Pack) Denney.
Butch served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. Butch was a good-hearted man and a friend to anyone. He...
Carol Sue Grant
Dec 28, 2025
Carol Sue Grant, 85, of Logan, Ohio, passed away peacefully, surrounded by love on Sunday, December 28, 2025.
Carol was born on March 29, 1940, in Dawes, West Virginia to Ouida Allman Hanshaw and Charles Emmet Hanshaw. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Johnny W. Grant; son, Charles F. Grant; and grandparents, Berta...
Marvin Ray Partee
Dec 27, 2025
Marvin Ray Partee, 83, of McArthur, passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at Edgewood Manor of Wellston. He was born July 28, 1942, in McArthur, son of the late Herschel and Zella (Sowers) Partee. Marvin was married to Jo (Mason) Partee who survives.
Marvin served in the US Army during the Vietnam War. He retired after over 30 years with...
Bonna Mae Holdren
Dec 26, 2025
Bonna Mae Holdren, 84, of Logan, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025, at Grant Medical Center, Columbus. Bonna was born on August 21, 1941, in Hocking County, daughter of the late Lester and Osa Louise (Vermillion) Tolliver. She was married to the late John E. Holdren.
Bonna is survived by her son, Steven Holdren of Logan; daughters, Patricia (Robert) Showalter...
David R. Gibbs III
Dec 22, 2025
David R. Gibbs passed away on December 22, 2025, following a brief illness.
He is survived by his wife, Lorelei, of 54 years; his daughter, Cathryn Jurecki (Russell); his son, Seth Gibbs (Megan); 8 grandchildren, Camden Gibbs (Ethan), Ben Jurecki, Hunter Gibbs, Alexandria Jurecki, Andralyn Jurecki, Chase Gibbs, Cohen Carpenter and Maleia Carpenter; and his sisters, Ann Gibbs and Sharron Lewis...
Thomas Andrew Biddle
Dec 20, 2025
Thomas Andrew Biddle, 42, of Columbus, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 20, 2025. He was born on August 27, 1983, the son of Brenda Gardner and the late Paul Martin Biddle. Thomas was married to Linda (Sargent) Biddle, who survives.
Thomas loved his family. It didn’t matter if they were related by blood or not, he would make people family....
Naomi Averill Barney
Dec 18, 2025
Naomi Averill Barney, 79, of Thornville, formerly of McArthur, passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at the Pickering House in Lancaster. She was born on August 12, 1946, the daughter of the late Clarence and Naomi (Martin) Irvin. She was the widow of the late Gary Andrew Barney.
Naomi was always full of love and laughter. She attended Calvary Assembly...
Patricia Ann Calhoun
Dec 18, 2025
Patricia Ann Calhoun, age 78. Sunrise December 12, 1947, and Sunset on December 18, 2025.
Patricia Ann Calhoun, of Warrensville Heights, transitioned to her heavenly home on Thursday, December 18, 2025. She was born on December 12, 1947, in Charleston, West Virginia, to the late Charles A. and Alberta V. (Hunter) Brown.
An accomplished woman, Patricia attended West Virginia State College and...
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