Local obituaries for Cardaras Funeral Homes

Nov 27, 2023

Pastor Thomas Spradlin Jr., 69, of Creola, fell asleep and woke in the arms of Jesus on Monday, November 27th, 2023.  He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather whose only desires in life were to please Jesus and prepare for his family’s future.  His passing has left a huge hole in the hearts of his family.

Nov 26, 2023

Carole Jean (Schull) Gearing, age 85, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 26, 2023, at approximately 12:51 pm at Four Winds Nursing Home following an extensive battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.

Carole was married to Butch Gearing, the love of her life, for 42 years, who precedes her in death.  She was also...

Nov 25, 2023

Joseph E. Nicholson, 83, of The Plains, passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2023, at Doctors Hospital, Columbus. Joseph was born January 7, 1940, in Nelsonville, the son of the late Joseph G. and Helen (Skivers) Nicholson.

Joseph was a graduate of Chauncey High School. He retired as a carpenter after over 28 years with KCI Construction...

Nov 23, 2023

Sherman Kinder (1959 - 2023)

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the unexpected passing of our beloved son, brother, and friend, Sherman Woodrow “Woody” Kinder, of McArthur.  He passed on the morning of Thanksgiving Day, November 23 at the age of 64 surrounded by family.

He is survived by his mother, Donna...

Nov 22, 2023

Jessie Marie (Davis) Campbell, age 86, went home to be with her Lord and loved ones on November 22, 2023, surrounded by love at the Inn at Sharon Brooke, Newark, Ohio. Jessie was born September 3, 1937, in Nelsonville, Ohio as one of ten children to David W. and Mildred Mae (Buck) Davis.

She was a graduate...

Nov 18, 2023

Robert L. Conklin “Bob”, 77, of Lancaster, died November 18, 2023, at The Pickering House in Lancaster, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on July 26, 1946, in Marion, Ohio, the son of LeRoy and Geneva Conklin, both deceased.

Bob was a 1964 graduate of Harding High School and a 1973 graduate of The...

Nov 13, 2023

Frances Mae Inboden, 101, of Logan, passed away Monday, November 13, 2023, at Embassy of Logan.  She was born June 11, 1922, in Hocking County, Ohio, daughter of the late William and Christine Gottke Grove.  Frances was the widow of the late Harles V. Inboden.

She was formerly employed at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. in Logan...

Nov 9, 2023

Connie Lynn Monroe, 53, of Logn, passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023. She was born March 5, 1970, in Nelsonville, the daughter of Gary Wayne and Diana Lynn (Welch) Phillips of Athens.

Connie was a manager at McDonald’s in Logan. She was a selfless friend and mother – grandmother to everyone. Connie lived her life for...

Nov 3, 2023

Christopher Allen “Block” Morrow, 67, of McArthur, passed away Friday, November 3, 2023, at his residence.  He was born September 27, 1956, in Logan, son of Delbert E. “Gene” Morrow and the late Patricia L. Crow Morrow.

He worked as a truck driver for Glandon Logging and Lumber Company and enjoyed hiking with his dog, Bama.

Nov 2, 2023

Richard Lee Elliott, 77, of Nelsonville, passed away on Thursday, November 2nd, 2023, at O’Bleness Hospital, Athens. Born August 14, 1946, in Logan, Ohio, Richard was the son of the late Harry and Rose (Fugitt) Elliott. He is survived by his wife Connie (Priser) Elliott.

Rich retired from Goodyear in Logan. He was a 1964 graduate of...

Oct 31, 2023

After suffering with COPD for years, Earsel Glen Maynard, age 90, of McArthur, Ohio, passed peacefully in his sleep at Fairfield Medical Center on Tuesday, October 31, 2023.  Glen served in the Korean War from 1953-55 for the US Army ranked PFC(T).  After retiring from Owens Illinois in Columbus, Ohio, in 1990, he took up an old “hobby” of...

Oct 26, 2023

Jean Ann Simmers, 95, of The Plains, passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2023, at O’Bleness Hospital, Athens. She was born June 5, 1928, in Jamestown, New York, the daughter of the late Eric and Gretchen (Hultberg) Carlson. She was the widow of the late John Edward Simmers.

Jean served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean...

Oct 26, 2023

James Lou Childress, 78, of Millfield, died Thursday, October 26, 2023, at his home. Born July 18, 1945, in Athens, he was the son of the late Dennis and Doris Beveridge Childress.

He was a graduate of Chauncey Dover High School and Ohio University with a B.S. in Engineering. He was inducted into the Athens High School...

Oct 23, 2023

Dzilis Edvin “Zeke” Voits, 84, of Logan, passed away on Monday, October 23, 2023, at New Lexington Care & Rehab. He was born January 10, 1939, in Riga, Latvia, the son of the late “John” Janis Voits and Olga (Lusis) Voits.

Zeke was a 1958 graduate of Logan High School and attended Oneonta Latvian College in New...

Oct 21, 2023

Ivan "Nick" Hart, 74, of Prince George, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2023.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Betty Hart; brother, Jerry Hart; and sisters, Barbara Riggs and Kathy Barnes.

Nick graduated from Logan High School and retired honorably after 21 years of service in the United States...

Oct 16, 2023

Kelly Lee Martin, 63, of Albany, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2023, at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus. Kelly was born December 14, 1960, in Hamilton, Ohio, to the late James Robert and JoAnn (Richardson) McDaniel.

Kelly is survived by her sons, Jammey Booth, Josh Booth, and Evan Perry Jr; daughter, Jennifer Bolton; 17 grandchildren; 3 great...

Oct 14, 2023

Jeffrey L. Holley, 63, of New Plymouth, died unexpectedly on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at his home. Born in Nelsonville on February 3, 1960, to Garland and Fern (nee Stump) Holley.

He graduated from Vinton County High School and took classes at Hocking Technical College. He worked as an associate of Kroger grocery. His family remembers him...

Oct 14, 2023

James Richard Crawford, 62, of Logan, passed away at home on Saturday, October 14, 2023. He was born October 17, 1960, in Lancaster, the son of the late Richard and Ruth (Dittoe) Crawford. He was married to Wendy (Wilhelm) Crawford who survives.

James served in the United States Air Force. He worked at Ohio University in the...

Oct 12, 2023

Twila A. “Tami” Clark, 81, of McArthur, passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2023, at Fairfield Medical Center, Lancaster.  She was born April 29, 1942, in New Eagle, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Angel and Olga Martinez.  Tami was the widow of the late Robert C. Clark.

Tami graduated as valedictorian of her class from Donora...

Oct 10, 2023

Clarence “Sonny” Hutt, 88, of Logan, passed away at his home on Tuesday, October 10, 2023. Sonny was born December 6, 1934, in Ray, Ohio, the son of the late Marvin E. and Helen L. (Ratcliff) Hutt.

Sonny was a happy soul with an infectious smile who loved the simple things in life such as family, food...