Local obituaries for Cardaras Funeral Homes

Aug 24, 2024

Patty Sue Saunders, 83, of McArthur, passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at Adena Regional Medical Center, Chillicothe. Patty was born on October 20, 1940, in Radcliff, the daughter of the late Ethel “Eck” Elma (Pendleton) and Edgar Hensler Jr. She was married for 54 years to the late Robert “Bob” Saunders.

Patty lived a wonderful life, and she adored...

Aug 23, 2024

Leonard “Perky” Perkins Sr., 92, of New Plymouth, passed away Friday, August 23, 2024, at his residence. He was born April 19, 1932, in Pattonsville, Ohio, son of the late Rozelle F. (Willard) Gee Thacker and Bain Perkins. Perky was married to the late Helen Marie McClaskey Perkins. 

He was a retired coal miner and a United States Navy Veteran of...

Aug 22, 2024

Freddie Eugene Bennett (Bear), age 72, of Athens, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2024. Born on June 26, 1952, he was the son of the late Basil and Mary Bennett.

Bear was a beloved husband, uncle, and friend. He was an avid hunter and outdoorsman. Bear was preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis Louise Bennett; and brothers and sisters,...

Aug 18, 2024

Walter David Mitchell, age 66, a beloved figure of Nelsonville, sadly left our world on August 18, 2024, after a life richly lived in service and kindness. 

Walter, lovingly referred to as Steve, was a beacon of light and hope in our community, touching lives through his dedication to the Nelsonville Fire Department as well as his active membership in the...

Aug 13, 2024

Marilyn S. Wilson Sparks, passed away on August 13, 2024, at the age of 83. Born in Athens County to the late Herbert and Dorothy Montgomery Wilson, Marilyn lived her entire life in Athens and Hocking counties. 

Marilyn was a former employee of Belks, Sears, and Elberfeld’s of Logan and the former Diagnostic Hybrids in Athens. She was honored to work...

Aug 9, 2024

 

Harrison Runyon, 85, of Nelsonville, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on August 9, 2024. He was born June 22, 1939, in Wayne County, WV, the son of the late Nick and Della (Adkins) Runyon.

Harrison was a logger all his life and sawmill owner / operator. He dedicated himself to the Old Regular Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife...

Aug 8, 2024

Betty Ann Bails, 84, of Nelsonville, passed away at her home on Thursday, August 8, 2024. She was born on March 19, 1940, in Nelsonville, the daughter of the late Melvin and Frances (Locke) Guess. Betty was the widow of the late Harold Ambrose Bails.

Betty tremendously enjoyed her coffee and ice cream outings with her daughter, Renee. She was a...

Aug 5, 2024

Richard E. Kanable, 94, of Logan, passed away on Monday, August 5, 2024, at Embassy of Logan. He was born on August 13, 1929, in Morrow County, Ohio, the son of the late Ernest Howard and Mary (Strawn) Kanable. Dick was married to the late Helen Marie Smith Kanable.

Dick was a graduate of Cardington High School.  He served in the...

Jul 29, 2024

Kisha Marie Polley, 49, of Columbus, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2024, at Mt Carmel St. Ann’s, Columbus.  She was born December 19, 1974, in Lancaster, the daughter of Barbara (Conklin) Woodson and the late James K. Polley.

Kisha is survived by her mother and step-father, Barb (Goose) Woodson of Buchtel; children, Sevayah Spencer of Zanesville,...

Jul 29, 2024

John Lester Holdren, 66, of Logan, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2024, at Grant Medical Center, Columbus.  He was born on May 9, 1958, in Logan, the son of Bonna Mae (Tolliver) Holdren and the late John Edward Holdren.

John is survived by his mother; wife, Diana Lucille (Ruse) Holdren; sons, Jeremiah Holdren of Logan and...

Jul 28, 2024

Wilma Bernadine Beelman, 86, of McArthur, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2024, at Maple Hills Nursing Home in McArthur.  She was born December 2, 1937, in Bellefontaine, Ohio, daughter of the late William James and Harriett Aledra McClain Beelman Sr.

She was a member of the McArthur Red Hat Society, an avid quilter and a 1955 graduate...

Jul 28, 2024

Debra Lynn Haybron, 70, of McArthur, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2024, at her residence.  She was born March 10, 1954, in Logan, Ohio, daughter of the late Barrett and Lucille Perry Allen.  Debra was married for 14 years to Matthew H. Haybron, who survives.

She retired from Lake Hope State Park, was a member of Putnam...

Jul 27, 2024

Hubert Richard “Dick” Covert went to be with the Lord July 27, 2024. He stepped into heaven surrounded by his family whom he loved so dearly.  He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Pat Lovsey Covert; son and daughter-in-law, Duane & Sandra Covert (Nelsonville); daughter and son-in-law, Lana & Greg McGrath (Chillicothe). Also left to carry his...

Jul 21, 2024

Donna Mae Edmonson, 84, of Nelsonville, passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2024 at the Pickering House in Lancaster. She was born January 9, 1940, in New Floodwood, the daughter of the late Walter “Edgar” and Verta (Miller) Jones.

Donna is survived by her devoted and loving husband of 67 years, Edward Edmonson; daughters, Teresa Bustos, Brenda...

Jul 20, 2024

Sharon Marie Dunaway, 69, of Westerville, born and raised in Logan, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at her daughter’s home. Sharon was born July 9, 1955, in Logan, the daughter of the late Ralph and Carol Hinerman. She was the widow of the late, Charles “Charlie” Dunaway, who was the love of her life.

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Jul 20, 2024

Jacquelyn “Jackie” Sue Crow, 76, of New Marshfield, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at the Laurels of Athens. She was born on July 1, 1948, in Marietta, Ohio, the daughter of the late Granville L. and Freda Mae (Cox) Crow.

Jackie was a graduate of Ohio University in Athens. She was formerly the Band Director...

Jul 18, 2024

Carolyn Sue Crane, 86, of Logan, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at Embassy of Logan. She was born on September 29, 1937, in Nelsonville, the daughter of the late Edward and Florence (Carpenter) Forbes. She was married for 70 years to Louis “Gene” Crane, who survives.

Carolyn was a graduate of Nelsonville High School. She...

Jul 16, 2024

Rhoda Kaye Eberts, 59, unexpectedly passed away July 16, 2024, at Adena Regional Medical Center, in Chillicothe. She was born July 23, 1964, to the late Leo and Nancy Andrews Eberts. Rhoda was a lifelong Vinton Countian, who often said, “I love where I live, I live where I love” and “Once a Viking, always a Viking.” She was...

Jul 14, 2024

Leslie “Les” Wayne Mohney, 61, of Buchtel, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024.  Les was born December 5, 1962, in Nelsonville, the son of the late Denver Lee and Mary Louise (Allbaugh) Mohney.

Les attended Buchtel United Methodist Church.

Les is survived by his son, Kodie Lee Tolliver of Nelsonville; sisters, Lynn Etta (Mark)...

Jul 13, 2024

Rosemary Reynolds, passed away on July 13, 2024, at 85. She was born on August 26, 1938, in McArthur, Ohio to the late Ivan and Laura Fout Allen. She was also predeceased by her son Carey Paul Reynolds, her husband Paul Reynolds, her sister CaraDawne Gill and her husband Dave. Rosemary pursued a career in banking, working diligently at...