Local obituaries for Cardaras Funeral Homes

May 14, 2024

Marion Ray Riggs, 88, of Logan, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at his residence.  He was born October 19, 1935, in Long Bottom, Ohio, son of the late Ray and Mary Smith Riggs.  Marion was married to Ellen S. Lewis Riggs, who survives.

He was a retired auto dealer, a member of the Hocking Hills Church,...

May 11, 2024

Donna Jean Scheeler, 87, of Ray, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2024, at Holzer Medical Center in Jackson.  She was born July 25, 1936, in Vinton County, Ohio, daughter of the late Benjamin and Eunice Graves Gearing.  Donna Jean was married for 53 years to Royce E. Scheeler, who survives.

She was a retired librarian for Vinton...

May 11, 2024

Agnes “Joann” Wright Quinn, 90, passed away peacefully in Port Orange, Florida on May 11, 2024.  Born January 23, 1934, to William and Beatrice (Lantz) Wright, Joann grew up in Murray City, Ohio, was a 1952 graduate of Murray City High School, and lived in the village for over 50 years until she moved to Pickerington, Ohio, where she...

May 9, 2024

John W. Fuller Jr., 83, of Logan, passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2024, at Embassy of Logan. He was born June 18, 1940, in Nelsonville, son of the late John W. Fuller Sr. and mothers, Garnet D. Ackison Klinebriel and Waveline Mary Marx Fuller. He graduated from Starr Washington High School Class of 1958. He attended Ohio University...

May 5, 2024

Alberta F. Sims, 93, of McArthur, passed away Sunday, May 5, 2024, at Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe.  She was born October 14, 1930, in Hocking County, daughter of the late Everett and Leota Maloney Dicken.  Alberta was the widow of the late Vernon Sims.

She retired from Vinton County Schools and was a member of...

May 3, 2024

Kathy Sue Reynolds, 61, of McArthur, passed away Friday, May 3, 2024, at Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe.  She was born August 1, 1962, in Columbus, Ohio, daughter of the late Robert and Jane Blessing Henthorn.

Kathy retired from Vinton County Job and Family Services and was a member of the Eagles and VFW. She loved...

Apr 27, 2024

Sheila Ann Savage, 75, of Buchtel, passed away at her home on Saturday, April 27, 2024. Sheila was born August 26, 1948, in Nelsonville, the daughter of the late Denver Lee and Mary Louise (Allbaugh) Mohney.

Sheila worked for 33 years as a case worker for Athens County Job & Family Services. Sheila loved cooking, spending time...

Apr 13, 2024

Linda Lou Wray, 73, lifelong resident of Carbon Hill, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Fairfield Medical Center, Lancaster.  Linda was born March 28, 1951, in Nelsonville, the daughter of the late Pearl J. “Mart” and Margaret “Margie” (Lehman) Wray.

Linda is survived by her sisters, Nancy (Wesley) Brunk of Carbon Hill and Ruth Ann...

Apr 6, 2024

Lin Demont Pierce, 82, of Wilkesville, passed away Saturday, April 6, 2024, at his residence.  He was born December 12, 1941, in Wilkesville, Ohio, son of the late Ernie and Alma Phillips Pierce.  Lin was married to Linda Collins Pierce, who survives.

He was a United States Army Veteran and loved history.

Lin is survived...

Apr 5, 2024

Paul E. Smathers, 79, of Nelsonville, passed away on Friday, April 5, 2024, at the Pickering House in Lancaster.  He was born August 28, 1944, in Athens, the son of the late Carl and Garnet (Reynolds) Smathers. He was married to the late Diana (Thomas) Smathers.

Paul retired from Logan Hocking Schools. He enjoyed driving a bus...

Apr 3, 2024

Leeroy Combs, 44, of Columbus, passed away at his home on Wednesday, April 3, 2024.  Leeroy was born February 26, 1980, in Allensville, the son of Roy Fred and Betty Lou (Seymour) Combs.

Leeroy was a very kind, caring, and loving man with a great sense of humor. He never knew a stranger and could have a...

Mar 30, 2024

Robert H. Kight, 86, of McArthur, passed away Saturday, March 30, 2024, at Maple Hills Nursing Home in McArthur.  He was born June 7, 1937, in Richmond Dale, Ohio, son of the late Clarence Kight and Marcella Hatfield Miller.  Robert was married for 58 years to Nancy J. Tripp Kight, who survives.

He is survived by his...

Mar 28, 2024

Violet Louise Bircher - Cormanick - passed away peacefully, March 28th in the Embassy of Logan Nursing home, at the age of 98.  Violet was born in Circleville, OH on August 29th, 1925, to the late Emery L. Bircher and Alta L. Ankrom Bircher.

She is survived by her daughters, Darlene (Bob) Nader, Mesa, AZ and Jenny...

Mar 27, 2024

Connie Lou Hendricks, 74, of Creola, passed away at her home on Wednesday, March 27, 2024.  She was born June 6, 1949, in Roscommon, Michigan, the daughter of the late Louie and Goldie (Beck) Emery.  She was married to Arbie K. Hendricks who survives.

Connie was an extremely strong woman, raising her children on her own.  She...

Mar 22, 2024

Clayton Michael “Vern” Six, 28, of Albany, passed away on Friday, March 22, 2024.  The world lost an amazing father, son, and brother; and God received an angel.  Clay was born May 13, 1995, in Athens, the son of Melissa “Missy” and Thomas Kisor of Albany.

Clay served in the Army National Guard, 1194th Engineer Company, out...

Mar 18, 2024

Gregory Scott McQuaid Sr., 53, of Logan, passed away at his home on Monday, March 18, 2024. Greg was born November 6, 1970, in Zanesville, the son of Sheila June McQuaid. He was married to Deborah (Maffin) McQuaid who survives.

Greg was one of a kind and he was always himself, good and bad. He was funny...

Mar 18, 2024

Florence E. Johnson, 88, of Logan, passed away on Monday, March 18, 2024, at Fairfield Medical Center, Lancaster.  She was born April 24, 1935, in Logan, the daughter of the late Carl Durant and Florence (Worden) Durant Cable.  She was the widow of the late George Johnson.

Florence was a member of the Kline Memorial Methodist Church...

Mar 18, 2024

Lena Mae Collier, 81, of Jackson, passed away Monday, March 18, 2024, at Four Winds Nursing Facility in Jackson.  She was born May 12, 1942, in Lovely, Kentucky, daughter of the late Bascom and Sallie Music Copley.  Lena was married for 48 years to the late Rev. Thomas H. Collier.

She was proud to be the wife...

Mar 18, 2024

Our Mother, Wanda Sue Dodd-Ricciardo, 93, of Nelsonville, went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 18, 2024, at the Hospice of Central Ohio unit of Licking Memorial Hospital. She was born October 18, 1930, in Nelsonville, the daughter of the late George and Alice (Simonton) Simms.

Wanda was formerly employed at Grants Department Store in...

Mar 15, 2024

James Douglas Wright, 81, of Chillicothe, passed away Friday, March 15, 2024, at his residence. He was born October 12, 1942, in Grayson, Kentucky, son of the late Jennings Edward and Bessie Burton Flake Wright.  James was married to the late Marsha Irene Johnson Wright.

He retried from Mead Paper Company in Chillicothe, was a United States...