Local obituaries for Cardaras Funeral Homes

Apr 21, 2023

Norman Eugene Redd, 86, of Logan, passed away Friday, April 21, 2023, at Grant Medical Center in Columbus. He was born May 9, 1936, in Webb Summit, Ohio, son of the late Levi Orlie and Mary Lemon Redd. Norman was married for 63 years to Shirley Burroughs Redd, who survives.

He retired from Smead Manufacturing...

Apr 21, 2023

James “Jimmy D.” Arthur Dishong, 73, of Nelsonville, passed away Friday, April 21, 2023, at OhioHealth O’Bleness Hospital in Athens. He was born March 28, 1950, in Nelsonville, Ohio, son of the late Clarence “Jack” Kenneth and Helen Aurilla Anderson Dishong. Jimmy was married to Kay L. Osborne Dishong who survives.

He was a United...

Apr 13, 2023

Leatha L. (Sis) Zimmerman, 86, of Logan, passed away on April 13, 2023, at her brother’s home after an extended illness.

Leatha was born on Feb. 3, 1937, in Buchtel, OH, and was the daughter of the late Edward J. and Vivian M. (Wray) Proctor.  She was given the name Sis at an early age and was...

Apr 6, 2023

Robert Eugene Manning, 66, of McArthur, passed away Thursday, April 6, 2023, at Edgewood Manor Nursing Home in Wellston.  He was born February 9, 1957, in Portsmouth, Ohio, son of the late Raymond Eugene and Magalene Ramey Manning.  Robert was married to Tina Rager Manning, who survives.

Robert retired from the City of Columbus as a truck...

Apr 5, 2023

Connie Grace Malone, 74, of Hamden, passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at her residence.  She was born December 22, 1948, in Pomeroy, Ohio, daughter of the late Charles Franklin and Beula Ruth Woodgard Cook.   Connie was married to Paul Roger Malone, who survives.

She was a United States Navy Veteran and a faithful church member.  Connie...

Apr 5, 2023

Woodrow Milford Bates, 63, of Londonderry, passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2023, in Coalton, Ohio.  He was born May 8, 1959, in Vinton County, son of the late Woodrow Bates and Rosalie Lowry Roberts.  Woodrow was married for 34 years to Deborah “Gerty” Whaley Bates, who survives.

He was a retired roofer.

In addition to...

Apr 3, 2023

Dominik Marquis Hoy, of McArthur, passed away on Monday, April 3, 2023, at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Columbus. Dominik was born in McArthur on March 29, 2023, the son of Tiffany Smith and David Hoy.

Dominik is survived by his sisters, Nakita Nicole Smith, Nattalie Elizabeth Guess, and Khari Kiana Hoy; and brother, Malakigh Reyez Smith.

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Mar 30, 2023

William Lloyd Gates, 85, of Jackson, passed away Thursday, March 30, 2023, at his residence.  He was born November 22, 1937, in Marion, Ohio, son of the late Ned and Evelyn Severns Gates Jr.  William was married to Ralphetta Joyce Cowan Gates, who survives.

He was a retired truck driver.

William is survived by his...

Mar 28, 2023

Gloria Irene Perkins Jr. Devol, 76, of Athens, passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2023, after a long illness, at Riverside Hospital in Columbus. She was the daughter of Gloria Irene and Claud Perkins, born September 23, 1946, in Abilene, Texas. Her parents preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband, of 55 years, Dale W. Devol of...

Mar 26, 2023

Margalyn (Vorce) Kisor went to be with the Lord on March 26,2023.

Preceded in death by her husband Tony Kisor.

Margalyn is survived by her brother Charles Vorce, her loving daughter Annette (Kisor) Schmitt, Her loving son Anthony Kisor and his wife Melissa, her son Michael Kisor, Jim and Diana Hale, her 7 grandchildren and...

Mar 24, 2023

Edna M. Nickell, 98, of Hamden, went home to be her Lord and husband on Friday, March 24, 2023, at The Laurels of Athens. She was born May 28, 1924, in Oreton, Ohio. She was the widow of the late Chester Lee Nickell.

Edna was a member of Truth Church in Hamden. She worked as a bomb...

Mar 23, 2023

Elizabeth Caroline Shaw, age 94, a lifelong resident of Hocking County, died peacefully surrounded by family on March 23, 2023.

Elizabeth was born April 10, 1928, in Logan, Ohio to Lawrence and Dorothy Lortz Hansley. In June of 1946, she married her sweetheart, the late Otto A. Shaw.  Together, Elizabeth and Otto lived, farmed, and raised a...

Mar 20, 2023

James Larry Woltz, 79, of Londonderry, passed away Monday, March 20, 2023, at his residence.  He was born August 12, 1943, in Ray, Ohio, son of the late Lida Irene Woltz Burnheimer.  James was married to Sharon Lee Smith Woltz, who survives.

He retired after 34 years from Sears in Chillicothe and was a 45 year volunteer...

Mar 19, 2023

Mary Frances “Francy” Sigler, 86, of Logan, passed away Sunday, March 19, 2023, at her residence.  She was born June 12, 1936, in Hocking County, Ohio, daughter of the late Forest and Elizabeth Amnah Glenn.  Francy was the widow of the late Howard L. Sigler.

She retired from Hocking Valley Community Hospital and also along with her...

Mar 14, 2023

Denver R. Conkel, 80, a long time resident of Buchtel, passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at O’Bleness Hospital in Athens. He was born November 13, 1942, in West Hamlin, West Virginia, the son of the late James W. and Mamie (Hollander) Conkel. Denver was married for 56 years to Brenda D. (Calvert) Conkel who survives.

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Mar 12, 2023

Dale Eugene Cosgray, 71, of New Plymouth, passed away Sunday, March 12, 2023, at his residence.  He was born April 28, 1951, in Columbus, Ohio, son of the late William Frederick Cosgray and Edna Marie Youngblood Cosgray Harper.  Dale was married to Bonnie Lou Evans Cosgray, who survives.

He was a former truck driver for Huntley Trucking...

Mar 10, 2023

Virginia W. May (Jenny May) Virginia Whitaker May passed away on March 10, 2023. She was born in London, Kentucky, but spent most of her adult life in Ohio. Jenny’s greatest passion and most enduring legacy is her work in advancing educational opportunities for the students in Southeastern Ohio, particularly the Nelsonville and Glouster areas. She believed education was the...

Mar 10, 2023

Ralph Richard “Dick” Bond, 88, of Gahanna, passed away on Friday, March 10, 2023, at Sage Park in Gahanna. He was born October 1, 1934, in Nelsonville, the son of the late Lawrence R. Bond and Naomi (McMinnis) Bond France. He was married to his beloved wife of 30 years, the late Alfretta (Horn) Bond.

Dick was...

Mar 9, 2023

Kevin Lee Johnson, 64, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on March 9, 2023, in his home with his brother, Duane. He was born on September 22, 1958, in Hocking County, the son of the late Wilbur L. and Dorothy B. (Beavers) Johnson.

Kevin was employed 30 years in the aircraft industry and was planning on retiring...

Mar 8, 2023

Lilah Ann Vaughn, 19 months, of Amanda, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Columbus. Lilah was born on July 12, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio, the daughter of Eric David and Brynne Danielle (Hahn) Vaughn.

It’s never easy to say goodbye, but it’s especially hard when you weren’t given near enough time....